My ancestor, William Hance Hamilton, bought land in 1818, in an area
that became the Jefferson Proving Ground (E1/2SE, Sec 5, T6N, R10E).
If I ever get to Indiana will it be possible to visit the area where
he lived? It is just west of New Marion, I believe, close to the
Jennings County line and the Graham Creek runs through it.
That portion of JPG is now Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge.
A lot of that area may still be restricted due to unexploded munitions.
You might try contacting Big Oaks Conservation Society and ask them this
question.
bocs-collier(a)hotmail.com
Lori