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Hello List,
I just purchased a set of Hambaugh's "History of Delaware County" volume 1&2
And will do look ups if you need them. I also have a copy of the Ellis "Our County".
I am looking for my index for the Granville cemetery burials. As soon as I find it I will transcribe it and send it to the list.
It may take me a little while, to do look ups and get the list ready. My files are a mess right now, I have been building web pages for Randolph county, and for my church. So everything is scattered.
If you want a look up, make sure you let me know what township they were living in.
Thanks
Gina
Sorry, Joy. Apparently it wasn't. I was told Granville was just across the river from downtown Muncie. Gina has the information you need on the REAL Granville. *smile*
Shirley
----- Original Message -----
From: Joy Durrett
To: INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 9:48 PM
Subject: Re: [INDELAWA-L] When did Granville become part of Muncie? and White-Mcdonald's
When was Granville swallowed by Muncie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shirley" <unicorn1945(a)sbcglobal.net>
To: <INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 7:31 PM
Subject: Re: [INDELAWA-L] When did Granville become part of Muncie? and
White-Mcdonald's
> Gina....are you saying Granville wasn't swallowed up by Muncie? I'll have
to go have a talk with my sources. hmm...
> Shirley
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: The Richardson's
> To: INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com
> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 8:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [INDELAWA-L] When did Granville become part of Muncie? and
White-Mcdonald's
>
>
> Joy & Elaine
>
> I found this in "Our County" John S. Ellis
>
> For Niles Township page 68.
> Section 31 is the southwest corner of the township, and perhaps the
first
> settled part of the surrounding country. The first entry of public land
in
> this section was in June, 1831, but squatters had located along the
banks of
> the Mississinewa river several years prior to that date. The land in
section
> 31 was all entered in the years of 1831 to 1836 by Peter Thomas, John
> Gregory, William O'Neal, John Engard, Jonathan Ruggles, John Battereall,
> Andrew Battereall, and Jacob Battereall. The village of Granville, the
only
> town or village in the township, is located in this section. Granville
is
> the successor of Georgetown, which was situated a short distance above
> Granville on the Mississinewa river, but from some cause refused to grow
to
> a large city, and was finally submerged into its more prosperous rival.
It
> is stated that Price Thomas, (grandfather of "Budd" Thomas, one of our
> ex-police commissioners of Muncie), hewed the logs for the first house
in
> Georgetown, in 1833. John Gregory, (uncle to Ralph S. Gregory of
Muncie),
> purchased the west half of the northeast quarter of the section. On
April
> 17, 1832, and in 1836, divided a portion of his purchase into town lots,
> thus founding the village of Granville. Afterwards Peter Thomas, (whose
> purchase joined that of Mr. Gregory's on the east, the line being where
the
> Muncie pike now enters the village), also laid out town lots, and
Granville
> soon become a thriving town, known for many miles around for its
commendable
> enterprise, and questionable practices, for Granville, like many of our
more
> modern places, had all kinds of people, and many anecdotes are told of
its
> early days.
>
> On down the page it also tells of some of the businesses there, I
figured
> you may like to read this Elaine, since you were looking for a business.
>
> Granville is situated in on of the most fertile and picturesque spots in
> Delaware count. As a commercial point it has passed through many changes
of
> prosperity and adversity. She has had her taverns, blacksmith and wagon
> shops, dry goods and grocery stores, her schools and churches. The two
last
> named still remain, but most of the others are gone. Eaton, two and a
half
> miles northwest, and Albany four miles east, both being situated on
> railroads, have taken the life away from Granville and left but little
in a
> business way, save the postoffice and not much of that.
>
>
> If I find more about Granville I will post it to the list.
> Elaine,
> I am also looking for the White and McDonald name in this book, it list
> early lot owners for the different townships. I haven't found mention of
> them yet, but will continue to look for you!
> Hopefully I will have as good of luck finding your Whites and McDonalds
as I
> did finding the White markers for you <G>
>
> It is nice to see some activity on the Delaware list again! I've missed
> everyone!
> Gina
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joy Durrett" <jmdurrett(a)charter.net>
> To: <INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com>
> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 2:11 AM
> Subject: [INDELAWA-L] When did Granville become part of Muncie?
>
>
> > When did Granville become part of Muncie? I am looking for a marriage
and
> > that could explain why I can't find it.
> >
> > Thank you.
> > Joy
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Shirley" <unicorn1945(a)sbcglobal.net>
> > To: <INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 10:39 PM
> > Subject: Re: [INDELAWA-L] White Family in Delaware Co from 1836 -
puzzle
> >
> >
> > > Elaine,
> > >
> > > Why not contact the genealogy library in Muncie. They can probably
> check
> > old city directories for you. I don't have any that far back.
> > > http://www.munpl.org/index.htm
> > >
> > > I could check for the Whites or McDonalds around the turn of the
century
> > but would need a first name for it to mean anything - unless they were
> still
> > in business then.
> > >
> > > Granville became part of Muncie over time. Royerton still exists on
the
> > north side of Muncie and I'm not sure of it's demographic or political
> > status in relation to Muncie.
> > >
> > > Let me know if I can help you further.
> > > Shirley
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: elaine kahler
> > > To: INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 1:53 PM
> > > Subject: [INDELAWA-L] White Family in Delaware Co from 1836 -
puzzle
> > >
> > >
> > > Samuel S. WHITE was the son of John W. WHITE and
> > > Hannah MCDONALD.
> > >
> > > John W. White was born in PA in 1789.
> > >
> > > Son Samuel was born in Franklin Co, IN in June 1831.
> > >
> > > According to an obituary for Samuel S. WHITE (1909):
> > > "Mr. White, with his parents, moved to Delaware County
> > > in 1836".
> > >
> > > Here is ONE of the puzzles: His obituary goes on to
> > > say, "When a young man he engaged with HIS UNCLE in
> > > the MERCHANDISE BUSINESS in the little town of
> > > GRANVILLE, then one of the principal trading centers
> > > in Delaware County. After several years in this
> > > business he disposed of his interests but a few years
> > > later engaged in the SAME BUSINESS IN ROYERTON."
> > >
> > > 1. I am looking for the possible business in which he
> > > might have worked in Granville. I can't seem to find
> > > any information on Granville around 1850.
> > >
> > > 2. I am also looking (of course) for this "Uncle" -
> > > his surname, I'm assuming (but could be wrong) might
> > > be WHITE or MCDONALD.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any suggestions where I might begin
> > > this search?
> > >
> > > Elaine Kahler
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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Granville is in Niles township, I have a partial list of burials, it was
just from the known stones. I guarantee there are many unknowns, that were
not recorded. I have a list that the township trustee gave me. I will type
it up and send it to the list.
Gina
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marilyn Stine" <msmarilynjane(a)comcast.net>
To: <INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: [INDELAWA-L] When did Granville become part of Muncie? and
White-Mcdonald's
> anyone have a list of who is buried there, also was granville part of
Union
> Twp.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "The Richardson's" <richardson69(a)comcast.net>
> To: <INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com>
> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 9:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [INDELAWA-L] When did Granville become part of Muncie? and
> White-Mcdonald's
>
>
> > It is way out in the country, LOL, Muncie city limits have a way to go
> > before it comes close to what was old Granville. One day this spring I
> will
> > have you go for a ride out there with me.It is still a very beautiful
> area.
> > The Granville cemetery sits off the road next to a bridge you have to
walk
> a
> > grassy path alongside the Mississinewa river up to a hill. I think it is
> so
> > peaceful and can imagine what it was like back when my family lived in
> that
> > area. My Dudelston family lived in Niles township and are buried in the
> > Granville cemetery, so I am very interested in Niles township, most of
the
> > family eventually moved on to Union township, into Eaton, some went to
> > Albany.
> >
> > Gina
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Shirley" <unicorn1945(a)sbcglobal.net>
> > To: <INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com>
> > Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 10:31 PM
> > Subject: Re: [INDELAWA-L] When did Granville become part of Muncie? and
> > White-Mcdonald's
> >
> >
> > > Gina....are you saying Granville wasn't swallowed up by Muncie? I'll
> have
> > to go have a talk with my sources. hmm...
> > > Shirley
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: The Richardson's
> > > To: INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com
> > > Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 8:25 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [INDELAWA-L] When did Granville become part of Muncie?
> and
> > White-Mcdonald's
> > >
> > >
> > > Joy & Elaine
> > >
> > > I found this in "Our County" John S. Ellis
> > >
> > > For Niles Township page 68.
> > > Section 31 is the southwest corner of the township, and perhaps the
> > first
> > > settled part of the surrounding country. The first entry of public
> land
> > in
> > > this section was in June, 1831, but squatters had located along the
> > banks of
> > > the Mississinewa river several years prior to that date. The land in
> > section
> > > 31 was all entered in the years of 1831 to 1836 by Peter Thomas,
John
> > > Gregory, William O'Neal, John Engard, Jonathan Ruggles, John
> Battereall,
> > > Andrew Battereall, and Jacob Battereall. The village of Granville,
the
> > only
> > > town or village in the township, is located in this section.
Granville
> > is
> > > the successor of Georgetown, which was situated a short distance
above
> > > Granville on the Mississinewa river, but from some cause refused to
> grow
> > to
> > > a large city, and was finally submerged into its more prosperous
> rival.
> > It
> > > is stated that Price Thomas, (grandfather of "Budd" Thomas, one of
our
> > > ex-police commissioners of Muncie), hewed the logs for the first
house
> > in
> > > Georgetown, in 1833. John Gregory, (uncle to Ralph S. Gregory of
> > Muncie),
> > > purchased the west half of the northeast quarter of the section. On
> > April
> > > 17, 1832, and in 1836, divided a portion of his purchase into town
> lots,
> > > thus founding the village of Granville. Afterwards Peter Thomas,
> (whose
> > > purchase joined that of Mr. Gregory's on the east, the line being
> where
> > the
> > > Muncie pike now enters the village), also laid out town lots, and
> > Granville
> > > soon become a thriving town, known for many miles around for its
> > commendable
> > > enterprise, and questionable practices, for Granville, like many of
> our
> > more
> > > modern places, had all kinds of people, and many anecdotes are told
of
> > its
> > > early days.
> > >
> > > On down the page it also tells of some of the businesses there, I
> > figured
> > > you may like to read this Elaine, since you were looking for a
> business.
> > >
> > > Granville is situated in on of the most fertile and picturesque
spots
> in
> > > Delaware count. As a commercial point it has passed through many
> changes
> > of
> > > prosperity and adversity. She has had her taverns, blacksmith and
> wagon
> > > shops, dry goods and grocery stores, her schools and churches. The
two
> > last
> > > named still remain, but most of the others are gone. Eaton, two and
a
> > half
> > > miles northwest, and Albany four miles east, both being situated on
> > > railroads, have taken the life away from Granville and left but
little
> > in a
> > > business way, save the postoffice and not much of that.
> > >
> > >
> > > If I find more about Granville I will post it to the list.
> > > Elaine,
> > > I am also looking for the White and McDonald name in this book, it
> list
> > > early lot owners for the different townships. I haven't found
mention
> of
> > > them yet, but will continue to look for you!
> > > Hopefully I will have as good of luck finding your Whites and
> McDonalds
> > as I
> > > did finding the White markers for you <G>
> > >
> > > It is nice to see some activity on the Delaware list again! I've
> missed
> > > everyone!
> > > Gina
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Joy Durrett" <jmdurrett(a)charter.net>
> > > To: <INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com>
> > > Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 2:11 AM
> > > Subject: [INDELAWA-L] When did Granville become part of Muncie?
> > >
> > >
> > > > When did Granville become part of Muncie? I am looking for a
> marriage
> > and
> > > > that could explain why I can't find it.
> > > >
> > > > Thank you.
> > > > Joy
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Shirley" <unicorn1945(a)sbcglobal.net>
> > > > To: <INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com>
> > > > Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 10:39 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [INDELAWA-L] White Family in Delaware Co from 1836 -
> > puzzle
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Elaine,
> > > > >
> > > > > Why not contact the genealogy library in Muncie. They can
> probably
> > > check
> > > > old city directories for you. I don't have any that far back.
> > > > > http://www.munpl.org/index.htm
> > > > >
> > > > > I could check for the Whites or McDonalds around the turn of the
> > century
> > > > but would need a first name for it to mean anything - unless they
> were
> > > still
> > > > in business then.
> > > > >
> > > > > Granville became part of Muncie over time. Royerton still
exists
> on
> > the
> > > > north side of Muncie and I'm not sure of it's demographic or
> political
> > > > status in relation to Muncie.
> > > > >
> > > > > Let me know if I can help you further.
> > > > > Shirley
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: elaine kahler
> > > > > To: INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com
> > > > > Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 1:53 PM
> > > > > Subject: [INDELAWA-L] White Family in Delaware Co from 1836 -
> > puzzle
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Samuel S. WHITE was the son of John W. WHITE and
> > > > > Hannah MCDONALD.
> > > > >
> > > > > John W. White was born in PA in 1789.
> > > > >
> > > > > Son Samuel was born in Franklin Co, IN in June 1831.
> > > > >
> > > > > According to an obituary for Samuel S. WHITE (1909):
> > > > > "Mr. White, with his parents, moved to Delaware County
> > > > > in 1836".
> > > > >
> > > > > Here is ONE of the puzzles: His obituary goes on to
> > > > > say, "When a young man he engaged with HIS UNCLE in
> > > > > the MERCHANDISE BUSINESS in the little town of
> > > > > GRANVILLE, then one of the principal trading centers
> > > > > in Delaware County. After several years in this
> > > > > business he disposed of his interests but a few years
> > > > > later engaged in the SAME BUSINESS IN ROYERTON."
> > > > >
> > > > > 1. I am looking for the possible business in which he
> > > > > might have worked in Granville. I can't seem to find
> > > > > any information on Granville around 1850.
> > > > >
> > > > > 2. I am also looking (of course) for this "Uncle" -
> > > > > his surname, I'm assuming (but could be wrong) might
> > > > > be WHITE or MCDONALD.
> > > > >
> > > > > Does anyone have any suggestions where I might begin
> > > > > this search?
> > > > >
> > > > > Elaine Kahler
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > __________________________________
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Hello All,
Just to let you know that there are several references to Granville at the
website shown below. Just go to the Pico Search and type in the word
Granville. You might find it useful if you haven't checked the site
previously.
Happy Friday...have a great weekend!
V.
====Indiana Heritage====
Delaware, Henry, Wayne Counties
Brown/Vanarsdol/Gibson/Lee
Complete 1850 Delaware County Census
with index
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~acorntree
I found these biographies on different White's, and figured I would send them to the list, since a few of you are looking for Whites.
Gina
JOHN D. WHITE-son of John and Hannah (McDaniels) White, was born in Butler County, Ohio, January 20, 1816. John White, Sr., was a native of Pennsylvania, where he was born in 1789, and the mother's birth occurred in Virginia in 1791. After their marriage, this couple moved to Butler County, Ohio, and in 1817 immigrated to Indiana, locating in Franklin County, where, in 1826, Mr. White purchased from the government 126 acres of land. He died in 1859, and in 1870 his faithful wife, who had been his helpmate through so many long years of struggle, was called to her rest in 1870. John and Hannah White had . a family of ten children, eight of whom lived .to have families of their own, six of the number now living, namely: Thomas N., retired farmer of Decatur county, Indiana; Abigail, the wife of O. Reed; John D., Isaac, of Decatur county, this state; Hannah J., wife of William Eddings, and Samuel S., a resident of the state of Kansas.
John D. White lived with his parents until his marriage, which occurred December 31, 1835, with Louisa Earl, daughter of James and Nancy (Ward) Earl, after which event he engaged in farming for himself in Decatur county, where he lived until his removal to the county of Delaware in 1869. He has given the best energies of his life to his chosen calling of agriculture, and financially has met with gratifying success, owning at this time a well-improved farm in Hamilton Township. By his marriage with Nancy Ward, Mr. White became the father, of. the following children: Thomas, deceased; Mary, deceased; Robert; Isaac; John. N.; Mary J., wife of Charles Tingle; Nancy L., wife of Joseph Campbell, and Thomas R. In the year 1853, death invaded the home of Mr. White, and took thence his. companion, and later he was united in marriage to Anna Earl, of Indiana. Mrs. White was born in Franklin county, Indiana, and has borne her husband the following children: Elizabeth, wife .of John Tur!
ner; Hannah J., wife of Ephraim Colvin; America, wife of Joseph Shaffer; Hester, wife of George Rusler; Samuel D., Edda N., Joseph E., and James O., the last named not living. Mr. and Mrs. White are well known and highly respected citizens, and have endeared themselves to their friends and neighbors by their many kindly acts and words of encouragement. For a number of years they have been, members of the Christian church, and their lives have indeed been exemplary.
ROBE CARL WHITE, believed to be the youngest Postmaster that Muncie has ever had, is a good example of what determination to win will do, and of how obstacles to progress may really be blessings in disguise. Truth to tell, however, he was not born in a log cabin, as persons who succeed in life are supposed to be, but instead he first saw the light of day in his parents substantial frame dwelling in Delaware County, and during his early years pursued the common life of a Hoosier schoolboy. In his life thus far he has seen much of hard work and study, something of adventure and considerable success.
Mr. White is the son of Samuel S. and Mary (Andrews) White, both of whom were natives of Indiana and the former of whom is still live and living north of Muncie, a respected pioneer of the county. His mother died in March 1905. His father, who came to Delaware County in 1836, where he has lived most of the time since, once served as County Commissioner.
Robe Carl White was born on the old family homestead near Muncie on August 27, 1869, and was not yet thirty-eight years old, therefore, when he became Postmaster of Muncie in March 1907. Previous to his becoming Postmaster he had been City Attorney of Muncie, resigning that position to accept the postmastership, and had been prominently identified with the Republican politics of the city, county and district before holding any public office. Mr. White attended the district schools of Delaware County and the city schools of Muncie until he was fourteen years old, at which time, in 1883, he accompanied his parents to Iola, Kansas. There he continued his education and was graduated from the Iola High School after completing a four years course of study. At this time, although he then entertained the ambition to pursue still further his education, it became necessary to abandon temporarily this plan. His first position on leaving high school was that of a teacher in the Allen Co!
unty (Kansas) schools, where he taught for two years.
Tiring of this life, however, and being ambitious to succeed more rapidly than he believed was possible as a country schoolteacher, he joined the great rush into Oklahoma in 1889 - the rush that has become historic. There was something dramatic and appealing in this rush as a result of which towns with thousands of inhabitants sprang up in a single night from barren prairies, and it fired Mr. White's imagination, as it did that of many another. Scott brothers, friends of White, one of whom is now Congressman Charles F. Scott, of Kansas, had resolved to start the first newspaper in Oklahoma, and White was asked to become a reporter for it, a position he accepted with alacrity. The rush into the territory began at noon one day and that same night Scott brothers fairly rolled in wealth, while their job presses ran night and day, Mr. White acted as head reporter for the "Journal." But after he had participated for a year in the strenuous western newspaper life the old desire to !
continue his education again took possession of him. He had managed to save a little money, and with it went to Chicago, where he took a course in Bryant & Stratton's Business College, from which he was graduated in the spring of 1890. It was the business experience gained in Chicago and enabled him to realize his cherished aim, the taking of a college course. By means of it he was enabled to secure employment as an accountant while he was taking a law course of four years in the University of Minnesota. He was graduated from the university in 1896. Mr. White was then offered a scholarship in Hobart College, New York, but financial reasons prevented his accepting the offer. It had become necessary for him to do something to bring a greater income than he had been receiving.
For the three years following his graduation Mr. White practiced law successfully in St. Paul, Minnesota, and then came to Muncie, after his many years of absence, and formed a partnership with Ira J. Young, under the firm name White & Young, this partnership continuing until 1906, when Mr. White became identified with the administration of Mayor Leonidas A. Guthrie as City Attorney. Then he was appointed by the President to be Postmaster of Muncie on the joint recommendation of Senators Beveridge and Hemenway, of Indiana, his appointment coming just before the dedication of the handsome new Federal Building in Muncie, of which he is now, by reason of his office, custodian.
But while Mr. White's life has largely been one of business activity, he has not neglected altogether the social side of it. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of the Independent Order of Red men and of the Modern Woodmen of America.
He was married in 1896 to Miss Agnes L. McSorley, of Red Wing, Minnesota, where the marriage ceremony was performed.
Gina....are you saying Granville wasn't swallowed up by Muncie? I'll have to go have a talk with my sources. hmm...
Shirley
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Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: [INDELAWA-L] When did Granville become part of Muncie? and White-Mcdonald's
Joy & Elaine
I found this in "Our County" John S. Ellis
For Niles Township page 68.
Section 31 is the southwest corner of the township, and perhaps the first
settled part of the surrounding country. The first entry of public land in
this section was in June, 1831, but squatters had located along the banks of
the Mississinewa river several years prior to that date. The land in section
31 was all entered in the years of 1831 to 1836 by Peter Thomas, John
Gregory, William O'Neal, John Engard, Jonathan Ruggles, John Battereall,
Andrew Battereall, and Jacob Battereall. The village of Granville, the only
town or village in the township, is located in this section. Granville is
the successor of Georgetown, which was situated a short distance above
Granville on the Mississinewa river, but from some cause refused to grow to
a large city, and was finally submerged into its more prosperous rival. It
is stated that Price Thomas, (grandfather of "Budd" Thomas, one of our
ex-police commissioners of Muncie), hewed the logs for the first house in
Georgetown, in 1833. John Gregory, (uncle to Ralph S. Gregory of Muncie),
purchased the west half of the northeast quarter of the section. On April
17, 1832, and in 1836, divided a portion of his purchase into town lots,
thus founding the village of Granville. Afterwards Peter Thomas, (whose
purchase joined that of Mr. Gregory's on the east, the line being where the
Muncie pike now enters the village), also laid out town lots, and Granville
soon become a thriving town, known for many miles around for its commendable
enterprise, and questionable practices, for Granville, like many of our more
modern places, had all kinds of people, and many anecdotes are told of its
early days.
On down the page it also tells of some of the businesses there, I figured
you may like to read this Elaine, since you were looking for a business.
Granville is situated in on of the most fertile and picturesque spots in
Delaware count. As a commercial point it has passed through many changes of
prosperity and adversity. She has had her taverns, blacksmith and wagon
shops, dry goods and grocery stores, her schools and churches. The two last
named still remain, but most of the others are gone. Eaton, two and a half
miles northwest, and Albany four miles east, both being situated on
railroads, have taken the life away from Granville and left but little in a
business way, save the postoffice and not much of that.
If I find more about Granville I will post it to the list.
Elaine,
I am also looking for the White and McDonald name in this book, it list
early lot owners for the different townships. I haven't found mention of
them yet, but will continue to look for you!
Hopefully I will have as good of luck finding your Whites and McDonalds as I
did finding the White markers for you <G>
It is nice to see some activity on the Delaware list again! I've missed
everyone!
Gina
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From: "Joy Durrett" <jmdurrett(a)charter.net>
To: <INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 2:11 AM
Subject: [INDELAWA-L] When did Granville become part of Muncie?
> When did Granville become part of Muncie? I am looking for a marriage and
> that could explain why I can't find it.
>
> Thank you.
> Joy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Shirley" <unicorn1945(a)sbcglobal.net>
> To: <INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 10:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [INDELAWA-L] White Family in Delaware Co from 1836 - puzzle
>
>
> > Elaine,
> >
> > Why not contact the genealogy library in Muncie. They can probably
check
> old city directories for you. I don't have any that far back.
> > http://www.munpl.org/index.htm
> >
> > I could check for the Whites or McDonalds around the turn of the century
> but would need a first name for it to mean anything - unless they were
still
> in business then.
> >
> > Granville became part of Muncie over time. Royerton still exists on the
> north side of Muncie and I'm not sure of it's demographic or political
> status in relation to Muncie.
> >
> > Let me know if I can help you further.
> > Shirley
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: elaine kahler
> > To: INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com
> > Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 1:53 PM
> > Subject: [INDELAWA-L] White Family in Delaware Co from 1836 - puzzle
> >
> >
> > Samuel S. WHITE was the son of John W. WHITE and
> > Hannah MCDONALD.
> >
> > John W. White was born in PA in 1789.
> >
> > Son Samuel was born in Franklin Co, IN in June 1831.
> >
> > According to an obituary for Samuel S. WHITE (1909):
> > "Mr. White, with his parents, moved to Delaware County
> > in 1836".
> >
> > Here is ONE of the puzzles: His obituary goes on to
> > say, "When a young man he engaged with HIS UNCLE in
> > the MERCHANDISE BUSINESS in the little town of
> > GRANVILLE, then one of the principal trading centers
> > in Delaware County. After several years in this
> > business he disposed of his interests but a few years
> > later engaged in the SAME BUSINESS IN ROYERTON."
> >
> > 1. I am looking for the possible business in which he
> > might have worked in Granville. I can't seem to find
> > any information on Granville around 1850.
> >
> > 2. I am also looking (of course) for this "Uncle" -
> > his surname, I'm assuming (but could be wrong) might
> > be WHITE or MCDONALD.
> >
> > Does anyone have any suggestions where I might begin
> > this search?
> >
> > Elaine Kahler
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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I found this in "Our County" John S. Ellis
For Niles Township page 68.
Section 31 is the southwest corner of the township, and perhaps the first
settled part of the surrounding country. The first entry of public land in
this section was in June, 1831, but squatters had located along the banks of
the Mississinewa river several years prior to that date. The land in section
31 was all entered in the years of 1831 to 1836 by Peter Thomas, John
Gregory, William O'Neal, John Engard, Jonathan Ruggles, John Battereall,
Andrew Battereall, and Jacob Battereall. The village of Granville, the only
town or village in the township, is located in this section. Granville is
the successor of Georgetown, which was situated a short distance above
Granville on the Mississinewa river, but from some cause refused to grow to
a large city, and was finally submerged into its more prosperous rival. It
is stated that Price Thomas, (grandfather of "Budd" Thomas, one of our
ex-police commissioners of Muncie), hewed the logs for the first house in
Georgetown, in 1833. John Gregory, (uncle to Ralph S. Gregory of Muncie),
purchased the west half of the northeast quarter of the section. On April
17, 1832, and in 1836, divided a portion of his purchase into town lots,
thus founding the village of Granville. Afterwards Peter Thomas, (whose
purchase joined that of Mr. Gregory's on the east, the line being where the
Muncie pike now enters the village), also laid out town lots, and Granville
soon become a thriving town, known for many miles around for its commendable
enterprise, and questionable practices, for Granville, like many of our more
modern places, had all kinds of people, and many anecdotes are told of its
early days.
On down the page it also tells of some of the businesses there, I figured
you may like to read this Elaine, since you were looking for a business.
Granville is situated in on of the most fertile and picturesque spots in
Delaware count. As a commercial point it has passed through many changes of
prosperity and adversity. She has had her taverns, blacksmith and wagon
shops, dry goods and grocery stores, her schools and churches. The two last
named still remain, but most of the others are gone. Eaton, two and a half
miles northwest, and Albany four miles east, both being situated on
railroads, have taken the life away from Granville and left but little in a
business way, save the postoffice and not much of that.
If I find more about Granville I will post it to the list.
Elaine,
I am also looking for the White and McDonald name in this book, it list
early lot owners for the different townships. I haven't found mention of
them yet, but will continue to look for you!
Hopefully I will have as good of luck finding your Whites and McDonalds as I
did finding the White markers for you <G>
It is nice to see some activity on the Delaware list again! I've missed
everyone!
Gina
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joy Durrett" <jmdurrett(a)charter.net>
To: <INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 2:11 AM
Subject: [INDELAWA-L] When did Granville become part of Muncie?
> When did Granville become part of Muncie? I am looking for a marriage and
> that could explain why I can't find it.
>
> Thank you.
> Joy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Shirley" <unicorn1945(a)sbcglobal.net>
> To: <INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 10:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [INDELAWA-L] White Family in Delaware Co from 1836 - puzzle
>
>
> > Elaine,
> >
> > Why not contact the genealogy library in Muncie. They can probably
check
> old city directories for you. I don't have any that far back.
> > http://www.munpl.org/index.htm
> >
> > I could check for the Whites or McDonalds around the turn of the century
> but would need a first name for it to mean anything - unless they were
still
> in business then.
> >
> > Granville became part of Muncie over time. Royerton still exists on the
> north side of Muncie and I'm not sure of it's demographic or political
> status in relation to Muncie.
> >
> > Let me know if I can help you further.
> > Shirley
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: elaine kahler
> > To: INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com
> > Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 1:53 PM
> > Subject: [INDELAWA-L] White Family in Delaware Co from 1836 - puzzle
> >
> >
> > Samuel S. WHITE was the son of John W. WHITE and
> > Hannah MCDONALD.
> >
> > John W. White was born in PA in 1789.
> >
> > Son Samuel was born in Franklin Co, IN in June 1831.
> >
> > According to an obituary for Samuel S. WHITE (1909):
> > "Mr. White, with his parents, moved to Delaware County
> > in 1836".
> >
> > Here is ONE of the puzzles: His obituary goes on to
> > say, "When a young man he engaged with HIS UNCLE in
> > the MERCHANDISE BUSINESS in the little town of
> > GRANVILLE, then one of the principal trading centers
> > in Delaware County. After several years in this
> > business he disposed of his interests but a few years
> > later engaged in the SAME BUSINESS IN ROYERTON."
> >
> > 1. I am looking for the possible business in which he
> > might have worked in Granville. I can't seem to find
> > any information on Granville around 1850.
> >
> > 2. I am also looking (of course) for this "Uncle" -
> > his surname, I'm assuming (but could be wrong) might
> > be WHITE or MCDONALD.
> >
> > Does anyone have any suggestions where I might begin
> > this search?
> >
> > Elaine Kahler
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Elaine,
I am looking for a Richard White who was my husband's grandfather's
stepfather. Do you have a Richard White, born in Ireland, lived around
Knightsville? I will look up the dates if that might help but I think it
was 1870 that I found him in the census. Then I found him in Ohio where his
wife's first husband's family was originally from. His wife Joanna was not
with him then, probably died. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Charline in Ohio
Charline -
Here is the earliest of what I have on my family:
John W. White born 1789 in PA. Sources say he is of
Irish, Scottish, English descent. I haven't been able
to go farther back than that.
He married Hannah McDonald in Butler Co, OH in 1810.
After 3 children, moved to Franklin Co, IN.
Then moved to Delaware Co, IN.
Some of his children stayed in Delaware Co, some moved
on to Decatur Co.
His children: Abigail White b. 1811 (m. Othaniel
Reed)
Infant twin b. 1811 - died
Thomas M. White, b 1813
John D. White, b 1815
Mary Ann White, b. 1818 (married Wire/then Grable)
Robert S. White, b. 1820
Isaac G. White, b. 1822
Hannah Jane White, b. 1824 (m. Parker)
Samuel Simpson White, b. 1831
I don't see a Richard - but that doesn't mean they
aren't related and maybe Richard came over later.
Elaine
--- Charline Rossiter <roscf(a)sssnet.com> wrote:
> Elaine,
> I am looking for a Richard White who was my
> husband's grandfather's
> stepfather. Do you have a Richard White, born in
> Ireland, lived around
> Knightsville? I will look up the dates if that
> might help but I think it
> was 1870 that I found him in the census. Then I
> found him in Ohio where his
> wife's first husband's family was originally from.
> His wife Joanna was not
> with him then, probably died. Thanks for any
> help you can give me.
> Charline in Ohio
>
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Elaine,
Why not contact the genealogy library in Muncie. They can probably check old city directories for you. I don't have any that far back.
http://www.munpl.org/index.htm
I could check for the Whites or McDonalds around the turn of the century but would need a first name for it to mean anything - unless they were still in business then.
Granville became part of Muncie over time. Royerton still exists on the north side of Muncie and I'm not sure of it's demographic or political status in relation to Muncie.
Let me know if I can help you further.
Shirley
----- Original Message -----
From: elaine kahler
To: INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 1:53 PM
Subject: [INDELAWA-L] White Family in Delaware Co from 1836 - puzzle
Samuel S. WHITE was the son of John W. WHITE and
Hannah MCDONALD.
John W. White was born in PA in 1789.
Son Samuel was born in Franklin Co, IN in June 1831.
According to an obituary for Samuel S. WHITE (1909):
"Mr. White, with his parents, moved to Delaware County
in 1836".
Here is ONE of the puzzles: His obituary goes on to
say, "When a young man he engaged with HIS UNCLE in
the MERCHANDISE BUSINESS in the little town of
GRANVILLE, then one of the principal trading centers
in Delaware County. After several years in this
business he disposed of his interests but a few years
later engaged in the SAME BUSINESS IN ROYERTON."
1. I am looking for the possible business in which he
might have worked in Granville. I can't seem to find
any information on Granville around 1850.
2. I am also looking (of course) for this "Uncle" -
his surname, I'm assuming (but could be wrong) might
be WHITE or MCDONALD.
Does anyone have any suggestions where I might begin
this search?
Elaine Kahler
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Samuel S. WHITE was the son of John W. WHITE and
Hannah MCDONALD.
John W. White was born in PA in 1789.
Son Samuel was born in Franklin Co, IN in June 1831.
According to an obituary for Samuel S. WHITE (1909):
"Mr. White, with his parents, moved to Delaware County
in 1836".
Here is ONE of the puzzles: His obituary goes on to
say, "When a young man he engaged with HIS UNCLE in
the MERCHANDISE BUSINESS in the little town of
GRANVILLE, then one of the principal trading centers
in Delaware County. After several years in this
business he disposed of his interests but a few years
later engaged in the SAME BUSINESS IN ROYERTON."
1. I am looking for the possible business in which he
might have worked in Granville. I can't seem to find
any information on Granville around 1850.
2. I am also looking (of course) for this "Uncle" -
his surname, I'm assuming (but could be wrong) might
be WHITE or MCDONALD.
Does anyone have any suggestions where I might begin
this search?
Elaine Kahler
__________________________________
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I live about 1 mile from the tiny town (13 people) called Weeki Wachee, Fl
this is where they have the Mermaid attraction and have and know some of the
Mermaids. have found "no roots there so far"
Jim R. Swimming with the Mermaids
Peter Doherty/Daugherty born Ireland: B abt 1834 Latham , Ireland:
Looking for more info: Muncie Foundry & Machine Works r.s. Hackley cor
Seymour for Peter Doherty, boilermaker-listed in partial listing from Emerson's
Muncie Directory.
______________________________
1880 Census, Census Place: Muncie, Delaware Co., IN
Daugherty, Peter, Self, M, Male, 46 IRELAND Boiler Smith,
Ireland, Ireland
Daugherty, Mary, wife, M, Female, W 35 Ireland Keeping House,
Ireland, Ireland
Daughterty, John, son S Male W 11 OH At School
Ireland Ireland
Daughtery, Mary A., dau S Femal W 9 IN At school
Ireland Ireland
Daughtery, Elizabeth, dau S Femal W 5 IN
Ireland, Ireland
Daughtery, Wiliam E., Son, S Male W 2 IN
Ireland, Ireland
Daughtery, Peter H., Son Male W 2m IN
Ireland, Ireland
Daughter Mary Ann (Born 3/28/1872 in Delaware Co.) married Michael Joseph
Kelley/Kelly Oct 13, 1891 in Delaware Co.,
Michael's father was Patrick Kelley (born 1823) who came from IRE abt 1843 to
Louisiana,believe with his brother John and built canals first to Cincinnati
area then settled in Muncie area. Would like more info on Dohertys and John
Kelley (who was living in Muncie when Patrick died in Dec 1913 (Vigo Co.,IN)
Also another member of my line was Hanley, believed worked in the nail/wire
company one being Michael Timothy Hanley died in Muncie 1954 belived buried in
Beech Grove Cemetery. Other Hanleys were Thomas, William and Cornelius.
Will be happy to share info I have on these lines, Thank you
Carolyn Elliott Kelly
Terre Haute, IN
I think due to the last virus scare AOL and some of the Roots and other
groups had held up on letting a lot of stuff go thur I read this in the
paper on Monday
Jim R. Swimming with the Mermaids
In about 1846, one George W. Manley was born in Manchester, VT.
His grandmother was Electa Smith French, whose brothers, John C. and Lewis Smith were early settlers of Smithfield.
George married Elizabeth and they too lived at Smithfield, IN.
On the 1880 census for Smithfield, their children are Edward R. (age 8), George B. (age 5), Hattie (age 2), & William H. (age 8 months). These children were all born in Indiana.
Does anyone know if this family remained in Delaware County, IN?
MaryLu in Minnesota
I haven't received anthing recently but haven't tried to send either. One
came through on the 28th. That is the last one I have. I may have received
more that were deleted as not being related to my lines.
Janni
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shirley" <unicorn1945(a)sbcglobal.net>
To: <INDELAWA-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 7:01 PM
Subject: [INDELAWA-L] Testing
> Testing - nothing coming through on the Delaware County list. Is anyone
else having a problem?
> Shirley
>
>
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In a message dated 2/3/04 6:02:09 PM Central Standard Time,
unicorn1945(a)sbcglobal.net writes:
> Testing - nothing coming through on the Delaware County list. Is anyone
> else having a problem?
> Shirley
>
You came thru just fine
guess evryone is busy and not posting????????????
I sent off for James Hutsons pension file
he was brother of my gr grandfather Enoch Hutson
hope I get some good info
thanks
pat
At 10:40 PM 2/1/2004 -0600, you wrote:
>Hi Damon; My name is Larry Parson and I am researching a link between the
>Parson line and the surname Floyd. My GG Grandfather was William Floyd
>Parson(s) born in Habersham County, GA, in 1824. His father's name was
>Harrison Parsons, born in SC in 1805, and I have reason to believe that
>Harrison's father was named William Parson. I found in your listings that
>a Nancy Floyd married a William Parson, however it did not list a place or
>date. Could you possibly share any additional details about the
>union. Thank you for any information you can provide. Larry Parson
This was taken from the book "Floyd Families of Virginia, North & South
Carolina and Georgia" by Leonardo Andrea and Louise S. White (DAR)
will of Samuel Floyd probated 9/15/1858, Spartanburg, SC - "dau. Nancy,
wife of William Parson"
This is all the info I have.
Damon Floyd (Bloomington, IN) damonf12(a)insightbb.com
Genealogy Web Page
http://damonfloyd.com
U.S.S. Sturtevant DE-239 Web Page
http://damonfloyd.com