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Hello Switzerland County Researchers,
I'm trying to find more data regarding my ADAMS ancestors who were in
Switzerland County. Thomas ADAMS born ? ? 1807 in Nicholas Cty. Ky.
marr. Lucinda MANNING who was born ? ? 1804 in Franklin Cty. Va.
Lucinda was Thomas' second wife who he marr. ? ? 1836 probably in Ky.
Children:
1. Harrison ADAMS b. ? ? 1838 probably in Ky. marr. Mary MOFFETT. Need
Marr. date & location plus any data for her.
2. Mary Dulcenia ADAMS b. 10/16/1841 Bath Cty. Ky.
3. Henrietta ADAMS b. ? ? 1843 in Switzerland Cty. marr. James OREM
3/5/1868 in Switzerland Cty. ANY CHILDREN ? or other data needed
4. Francis Marion ADAMS b. 1/20/1845 Switzerland Cty. marr. Lena
SHAFER.
Interested in any data regarding Francis & Lena plus any children.
It appears they moved from Bath Cty. Ky. to Switzerland Cty, In. about
1842. Any info regarding this is of interest.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Ed Jones
Hi,
Does anyone know what the differences are in old court records? There
are Complete Probate Record, Probate Record, Probate Order, Complete
Record, Civil Complete Record, Order and Civil Order books in the
Switzerland County Courthouse. It's difficult to figure out the
differences. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Lori
Dennis C. Valentine was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Sept.
9th. 1833, died Thursday morning June 7th, 1906, at the age of 72
years 8 months 28 days. He was married to Lucy A. Riley, August 30,
1855. A year later he united with the M. E. Church and remained a
faithful, earnest, consistent follower in the footsteps of his Savior
for fifty year.
To Mr. and Mrs. Valentine six children were born, four girls and
two boys; two girls preceded him to the heavenly home. The daughter
Mary passing away just as she was budding into womanhood. Mr.
Valentine's mother died when he was nine months of age and he was
reared from infancy to yourg manhood by Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore. He
joined the army Sept. 15, 1864 and served until the close of the war.
He was made a member of the Masonic Lodge at Bennington, Dec. 25,
1868, exemplifying the teachings of Masonry in his life. He was a
charter member of Minor Padgett Post No. 180.
He loved his army comrades as only one soldier can love another.
But Mr. Valentine's beautiful christian nature, was best shown in his
church and home life. For many years he was class leader and was
untiring in his efforts to win souls to Christ; amid discouragements
and great trials he was ever in his place, speaking for his Master and
in tender pleading tones, beseeching all to live for Jesus. Only four
short weeks ago his voice weakened by disease was heard in our church
for the last time as he talked with God in prayer. He was so
uniformly kind, so sweet, so steadfast and everybody was his friend.
He loved his family with tenderest affection and ever strove to lead
them in ways of righteousness and peace. For half a century he and
his faithful companion traveled life's journey side by side, now he
has gone on before to make ready for her coming.
Faithful in all the duties and obligations of this life. God has
said "It is enough, come up higher," and his place is vacant here; we
shall meet him and greet him no more here, but he is waiting to greet
the loved ones on the other shore. We shall all sherish his memory
and say as he did in his last hours, "It is all right, God knows
best." He was one of nature's noblemen and left the brightest
evidence that he has gained that home about which he loved so much to
speak and sing.
Hello list
Trying to get info on BRAYTOWN & BRAYSVILLE. I have reason to believe
these towns were founded by my ancestors! Does anyone on this list have
access to records for the founders? Or a possible place to look. I have
gone to several sites, with no luck.
Your help would be greatly appriciated!! Thanks to all.
Debi
dkepford(a)worldnet.att.net
Died,-Wednesday July 26th, at Indianapolis, Mrs. Mary E. Lineback,
widow of John A. Lineback, deceased. Mrs. Lineback was born Nov.
10th, 1837, being in her 68th year. She was the mother of eight
children, viz: Mrs. Millard Marsh, Mrs. Addie Marsh, John, Howard and
Harry LIneback, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Ola Sprague, East Enterprise;
and Mrs. Mila Brown, of Spokane, Washington. She was a good christian
woman and had many friends here where she formerly resided. The
funeral took place yeaterday at 10 o'clock. Rev. Alex Sanders, of the
Warsaw Christian church, preaching an appropriate discourse over the
remains, after which they were interred in the cemetery at Quercus
Grove. The sympathy of the many friends of the family is extended the
bereaved ones.
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FIRE AT MADISON
LAST TWO HOURS AND DOES GREAT DAMAGE.
BUSINESS SUSPENDS AS MATTER OF NECESSITY
MAINS WERE OUT OF ORDER
Madison, Ind. June 12 - At 2 o'clock this afternoon a fire alarm was
sounded from the Sixth ward, or west end of the city, and the
department hastened to the scene of the conflagration, which started
on Depot street and spread to Main and Wall streets. The residence of
Charles Newman, Martin Duffy, Phillip Donohue, Miss Gauner, George
Knoll and the insurence office of John T. Eitel were soon consumed and
numerous sheds and stables on the alley between Main and Third streets
were swept away.
The most valuable property destroyed was the large brick residance of
Mrs. Sallie Robinson, at the corner of Main and Wall streets, worth
$6,000, and on which there was $3,000 insurance.
The wind was blowing high and it was soon discovered there was
something wrong in the water mains and a resort to buckets was
necessitated. When the shortage of water became apparent Fire Chief
Hargain and May9or Cisco ordered all the factories in the city to
suspend operations until the fire was subdued. The newspaper offices
which are operated by electric power, were compelled to shut down,
thus making the papers appear late. Everything possible was done by
the chief and his men to save property, all other considerations being
forgotten. At 4 o'clock the fire had burned out and smouldering ruins
required the continued throwing of water by the department.
Clarence Dight broke his arm during the fire. William Clark was badly
injured by a lamp striking him.
By order of Mayor Cisco and with the consent of Gov. Hanley Capt
Haig's company of local militia will have charge of the burned
district to-night to prevent spread of the fire and protect the
property from thieves. It was the most destructive fire Madison has
had for many years, in the number of buildings destroyed and space
covered. The aggregate loss will probably not exceed $12,000, less
than one-half insured.
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"There is a Reaper whose name is Death
And with his sickle keen,
He reaps the bearded grain at a breath,
And the flowers that grow between."
Miss Lelia May Lineback died on Friday, Jan. 31st, at her home at
Mr. James. R. Shaw's near Caledonia, after few days illness. She was
20 years of age and was a daughter of Stephen A. and Susan McCreary
Lineback, was born near Florence, in Switzerland Co., but on account
of her mother's death and the subsequent breaking up of the household
whe came to Jas. R. Shaw's in 1900, where she has since made her home
and been one of the family. She was an upright girl and united with
the Caledonia U.B. Church in 1902, taking an active part and a great
interest in church which she loved. A large circle of friends mourn
her loss. The funeral was held on Sabbath, Fe. 2nd, 11 o'clock. The
services being conducted by Rev. F. A. Schumunk. Those who served as
pall bearers were a number of her intimate girl friends as follows:
Misses Janie and Agnes Gunnion, Alma Glen, Della Scott, Pauline Barnes
and Bertha Hankins.
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The "Florence Crowd" as they are commonly called, walked a few miles
out in the country Saturday night to chavarri Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Scudder. They certainly had a glorious time. They were treated
royally. It isn't every time they get treated that way. After they
had serenaded awhile Mr. and Mrs. Scudder came out and invited the
crown in treating to cigars, candy and pop corn. The evening was
spent in music and singing, after which the crowd dispersed for town
saying that Mr. and Mrs. Scudder were the kind of people they liked to
chavarri.
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Miss Maud Keith, George English, Miss Pearl Marshall, Charles
Simonton, Miss Nettie Packenham, Fred Moore, Miss Grace Marshall,
Howard Simonton, Misses Alice English, Ivy Craig, Clarence and Mary
Moore, B.F.English and Carroll Butler were at Warsaw Saturday night
attending French's show.
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The news has just come to Vevay people that Dr. Chas. Loomis and Mrs.
Lillian B. Told were married on the 6th of September, 1910.
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Charlie Krutz entertained a crowd of young folks at his home near town
last Friday night. Those present were: Misses Avril Farrar, Hallie
Butler, Mary Packenham, Francis Land, Grace Marshall, May Humphrey and
Grace Land, Messers Noble and Caroll Butler, Harold and Chas.
Patterson, Lawrence Parker, Edgar Farrar, Edward Clore, Harold Moore,
Raymond and Charlie Hardin. All report a delightful evening.
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Mrs. Louise Knause, wife of William Knause, died Friday, July 6, of
dropsy. She was born in 1836. She was the mother of nine children,
eight of whom with the husband, survive her. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Frautz, of the St. John Reform church. The remains
were interred here in German cemetery on Saturday. All friends extend
sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Misses Ethel Buchanan, Mary Packenham. Leora Willoughby, Minnie Wiley,
Manie Carver, Inez Markland and Leona Wiley attended the graduates'
examination here Saturday held at the school building by the township
trustee Wm. Reeves. (penciled in date of 1906)
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Married, Ed Finley and Miss Anna Curry at the Baptist parsonage at
Vevay, by Rev. J. C. Tedford. The bride taught in the public school
at Florence until last month.
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Mrs. Sophrina Bales died at the home of her son, Walker Bales, of this
place Monday, June 18th. Mrs. Bales made her home a great part of the
time here with her son, the rest of the time being spent with her
daughter, Mrs. Will Marsh, of East Enterprise. Mrs. Bales was 86
years, 7 mo. and 6 days. She leaves five children, Mrs. Wm. Marsh,
Mrs. Wm. Gilbert, of Cincinnati and Grant and Willie of near Markland
and Walter of this place. Funeral services were held at the house
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. The remains were interred in the
Vevay cemetery.
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I believe the birth / death records begin in 1882 for Switzerland Co.
I'm not sure how much a birth record would cost but here is the
address:
Switzerland Co Health Dept.
305 E Main Street
Vevay, IN 47043
Linda
Died, Thomas, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ashcraft, at their
home near town Wednesday, Dec. 2nd. The little one has been sick for
a long time. Interment in German cemetery here Thursday, Dec. 3rd.
The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of their many friends in
this their sad trouble.
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PRAYS FOR DEATH
Rev. W. M. Gard Will Soon Be At Rest.
Stricken with Total Blindness he Nor Prays Continually for the
End. Well Known Here.
Rev. W. M. Gard, the Christian Church evangelist, well known
throughout the entire state, is nearing the end of a useful career.
While delivering a sermon to a large audience at his home in
Elwood, a few months ago, he was suddenly stricken with total
blindness. Last week while he was riding on a train between Rushville
and Greensburn, he suffered a paralytic stroke, and was taken off the
train at Alexandria, and placed in a hospital. He has been tenderly
cared for since that time, but is steadily growing weaker, and the end
is not far off.
Since losing his eyesight he has prayed almost continually that he
might be stricken with death, as he said it was a burden to be blind
after seeing the greater part of his days, and he felt that he would
be better off dead.
He prays constantly in his lucid moments to be allowed to die and
be freed from the awful affliction which has taken from him his
greatest enjoyment, that of reading his bible.
Rev. Gard was born and raised in Franklin County Ind., and has
been a minister of the gospel the greater part of his life.
He formerly preached in this city and held one protracted meeting
in the Christian Church here, at which a great number of people were
converted. He was well liked in Vevay, and those who still remember
him, will be pained to hear of his affliction and that his end is
near.
Rev. Gard has always looked to the betterment of mankind. He has
ministered to the poor, nursed the sick and preached God's word to
all. An incident of his goodness is called to our mind.
Some time ago in one of our Indiana cities an epidemic of small
pox was raging. Nurses could not be procured to attend to the
afflicted ones,. and Rev. Gard gave up his pastorate for the time
being. He entered the quarantined ward and was one of a very few who
helped to nurse the unfortunates back to life.
Rev. Gard is a Mason, Elk and a member of the Ministerial
Association.
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M L Fuller wrote:
> According to the "Handybook for Genealogists" the Switzerland County
> Health has birth records. Does anyone know if they have them back to 1844?
> If so, what is the fee to obtain one and their address in Vevay.
The county Bd. of Health has birth and death records only from 1882 on, when
the state started requiring them. I think they have these records on computer
now, so they can search quickly -- but not for births before 1882. Betty Lucas
there is very helpful.
Don't know the street address, but
Switzerland County Board of Health
E. Main St.
Vevay, IN 47043
ought to get there.
--Phil Jones
Mr. Fuller,
I think that the birth records in Switzerland Co. start about 1900.
Counties were not required to keep birth and death records prior to that
date.
Philip Turner
<philip.turner(a)att.net>
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From: M L Fuller <mfuller(a)surfree.com>
To: <INSWITZE-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 11:47 AM
Subject: [INSWITZE] 1844 Birth
> According to the "Handybook for Genealogists" the Switzerland County
> Health has birth records. Does anyone know if they have them back to
1844?
> If so, what is the fee to obtain one and their address in Vevay.
>
>
>
>
I am trying to determine if the Christian LOSTUTTER she married was b. 4
Mar 1844. He m. Elvira COLBERT in Hancock Co Ky in 1874. She died and
then he married Elvira's sister in 1879 in Hancock Co KY. It is possible
that he was married prior to 1874 but whether he was the Christian married
to Mary H. Richards is the question. If so, that could possibly connect
him to who we believe might be his parents.
If anyone has researched RICHARDS, pehaps they can help solve the mystery!
According to the "Handybook for Genealogists" the Switzerland County
Health has birth records. Does anyone know if they have them back to 1844?
If so, what is the fee to obtain one and their address in Vevay.
I see "Licking" along with other words like river etc. Will someone be
kind to me and tell me where/why this is used so often and what it
means? Seems to be in Indiana and in Ky. Is it used in other states in
the same general area. The only possible guess I can make would be
there are or used to be natural outcropings of salt and wild animals
came to the areas to lick. If I am really wrong this may be the laugh
of the day to those of you in the know.
Thanks,
Dene in Texas
I'm sorry -- I left out an extra "lib" in the address. Here's the correct one
for the Marriage Index to 1850:
http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/www/indiana/genealogy/mirr.html
You can also get to it from the homepage <www.statelib.lib.in.us>; look under
Genealogy.
--Phil Jones
RGolay(a)aol.com wrote:
> Phil
> Is there another addres for the state Library. I couldn't make the one you
> put in the Genweb letter work
> Rod Golay
Cornelius Miller, one of the finest old men that ever lived in
Switzerland County, died at his home on Bethel Ridge April 26th <1906
if you add from his birth date> aged 77 years, 2 months and 21 days.
He was born in Switzerland County, Indiana, Feb. 5th,1829, and his
long life was spent chiefly in this neighborhood. Mr. Miller was a
valiant Union soldier during the civil war and served his country
faithfully and true. He was married to Miss Harriet Scudder, Oct.
7th, 1852, and the dear wife and two sons Alonzo and Harvey were
waiting on the heavenly shore for his arrival. One son Dennis Miller,
an excellent citizen of Bethel Ridge, survives him. He also leaves
four grandchildren two brothers, Elwood Miller of Center Square, and
Aaron Miller of Bethel Ridge, and one sister Mrs. Mary Spears of
Kansas. When a young man Mr. Miller united with the M.E. Church and
was ever a faithful consistant christian. Bro. Miller was kind and
gentle to everybody, and no one needed help but what he quickly
responded. He was a quiet, modest man of noble sentiments and
unsoiled character. Everybody loved him because of his kindly
disposition and many drop a silent tear to the memory of this good
old man. Mr. Miller had been sick for some time, the encroachments of
age making him feeble, and he passed away very peacefully to that
heqvenly rest that comes as a welcome thought to one who for nearly
four score years has withstood the trials and anxieties incident to
this vale of tears, and feels that life's burdens is becoming very
heavy with the accumulated years. Death is merely a peaceful rest
under such conditions. The funeral services were conducted at the
Bethel Church by Rev. Royer Saturday, April 28th, in the presence of
sorrowing friends and members of the order to which he belonged, after
which the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Bethel cemetery.
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