Dana:
All the marriages prior to 1850 in IN are on line:
http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/www/indiana/genealogy/mirr.html
A search for your gg grandfather turned up-
SWORDS
JOHN
SHOOK
MARY
Marion
01-11-1843
SWORDS
MARY
COX
JOHN
Marion
04-19-1849
This is likely your gg grandfather and his sister, but deserves more research.
Your next step would be to consult the actual census films that you can rent at
your local Family History Center.
The following site will provide a lookup in the 1860 index for you; please
follow the directions exactly:
http://web.mountain.net/~wfmoney/cd/cd304.htm
The lookup will reveal exactly where to look.
Write me direct if I can be of further help.
Regards,
Rick Gant
Richland WA
WoodNTole(a)aol.com wrote:
Hello...
Does anyone out there have access to a Marion County Census for John William
SWORDS 1854-1880?
My G grandfather John William was born in Indianapolis 6 Sept 1854. I know
his father was named the same, I have no info on his mother, not even a
name. Its my understanding Marion Co did not issue Birth Certs at this time.
Does anyone have any ideas how I might go about getting info on this family?
Thanks,
Dana in WA
WoodNTole(a)aol.com
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