Hi folks. I'm sure glad to finally see a mail list up and running for
Gibson Co.
I have been researching the surname GUDGEL for many years and am interested
in more information on Andrew GUDGEL and his 3rd wife, Elizabeth "Betsy"
PAYNE. Andrew and Elizabeth "Betsy" married in 1793 in Woodford Co., KY and
went to Gibson Co., IN about 1810/11. Elizabeth "Betsy" is said to have
been a young widow with children when she married Andrew. He was 66 and she
was 30. I have a copy of their marriage bond from Woodford Co., KY.
Andrew died in 1815 and Elizabeth died in 1823. Both are buried in Gibson
Co. in the family cemetery. Does anyone know who Elizabeth's PAYNE children
were? They must have gone to Gibson Co. with Andrew and Elizabeth as they
were young. Family lore says that Elizabeth's maiden name may have been PAUL.
Any help or comments appreciated on this or related families.
Linda GUDGEL FINNELL
Woodford Co., KY