I would like to know how early probates were in Porter Co. I am looking for
a probate for William BISSELL...husband of Sarah COREY Bissell of Porter Co,
Indiana. William died in 1838 in Porter Co.
William bought land through gov't sale in 1835 in Porter Co, so there should
have been either a probate or guardianship file to divide up his
property....maybe both a probate and guardianship. He had two older kids and
a handful of younger ones.
Does anyone...the county genealogy society maybe..have a copy of the index to
the probates to whom I can send a querry/request?
I am also very interested in finding out where William is buried. His last
child, William Jr. was born in 1837 in Boone's Grove, Porter Co, IND. We
are assuming that is where William Sr. died. His wife, Sarah bought land in
1838 adjoining the original purchase by her husband. What cemeteries are in
the Boone's Grove area? Have they been walked or indexed? Who would I
contact for a lookup if they are?
Which brings up my last question....
Census:
Although I have indexes for the census, I have not been able to find Sarah
Bissell and her kids in the 1840 census of Porter Co. Since the name Bissell
has been known to have been indexed many different ways...and possibly I just
haven't tried the right variant yet, .....I would also like to know if any
local indexes have been done of Porter Co...that might list Sarah or S.
Bissell (or any other Bissell) in the 1840 census of Porter Co.
I would appreciate any and all help..any tidbits of info...or guidance in
this research. j
Julie Bissell Tupker