It means that the land has been in the family for at least 100 years.
This award was originally devised by our illustrious Indiana State
Senate to recognize those hardworking small time farmers who stayed put
and kept the land through thick and thin. In a highly mobile society
deep roots should be appreciated and commended. The landowners receive a
sign that they can proudly display on their property so that all will
know that their roots run deep. (Can you tell I used to do PR for 'em?)
HOWEVER, if you are using the database at
http://www.state.in.us/icpr/webfile/homestead/jefferson.html you
should note that it is the APPLICANTS for the award that are listed, not
the original property owners. That would be the owners of the property
when the award was given. (Boo (Carroll) and Ola Bea Heath who are
listed on there were my parent's best friends. I've known them all of
my life.)
In your search for Konkle, have you contacted Kay Konkle Gross at
Brooksburg? Since I'm sending this to the whole list (because of the
homestead issue) I won't give more particulars on Kay than that, but if
you want more info email me privately. My sisters and I were dearest
friends with the Konkle girls.
Judy
Tracy Miller wrote:
I was searching through Jefferson Co on Cyndi's website and ran across this
page with Jefferson County Hoosier Homestead Awards on it. Can some one
tell me what it is about? One of my relatives was listed; KONKLE, William
and Mary. The Homestead date was Feb 6, 1830 and the award was given Aug 2,
1985. What does this mean? That the family still has the original
homestead? I am courious just to find out why these people got an award for
homesteading.
Tracy Konkle Miller
Kasilof, Alaska
tmiller(a)ptialaska.net