If I'm not mistaken, in order to join the DAR you need copies of "actual"
documents. Thus, you would need to get microfilms of the marriage and death records you
need. If you live close to the Indiana State Library, you could go there and get the
copies. If not, you always have the option of using your local Family History Center to
order the microfilms from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The rental cost
is only $3.25 a roll.
Now, to help you with your research, I see, in the Indiana State Library pre-1850 Marriage
Database, a John A. Demaree marrying Sarah Myers on 12 MAR 1827 in JEFFERSON Co.,
Indiana.
The database also has a Dudley K. Johnson marrying MARY ANN Demaree on 27 SEP 1847 in
Ripley County, Indiana. Now this could be an error on the marriage recorder's part or
an transciption error. Another good reason to look at the original document.
With John's daughter marrying in 1847 in Ripley County, there is a very good chance
that her parents lived (and died) there. Sorry, I can't help you with the wills at
this time. I usually go to the Indiana State Library once a week. If you still need
assistance with the actual documents, including the wills and cemetery records, I would be
happy to help you.
Debbie Engelking
tmwjr13(a)yahoo.com wrote:
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Surnames: Demaree, Myers, Johnson
Classification: Query
Message Board URL:
http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4h.2ADI/1799
Message Board Post:
The DAR has rejected my application on this family and will not accept "The Demarest
Family Book" as documentation.
Therefore I need the following documentation:
John Allen Demaree m Sarah Myers, 12 Mar 1827, Ripley Co IN - need marraige certificate.
John Allen Demaree supposedly died the summer of 1852 in Ripley Co although I cannot find
him in the 1850 census. Need a copy of his will which lists daughter Nancy Demaree
Johnson.
Sarah Myers Demaree died aft 1846. Cannot find her in 1850 census. Need her death
information.
Nancy Ann Demaree m Dudley Keen Johnson, supposedly 27 Sep 1847, Ripley Co. Need a copy of
this marraige certificate.
This family lived near Hayney's Corners in Ripley Co.
Any help appreciated. Thanks.
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