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> A modern mother is explaining to her little girl about pictures in
the
> family photo album. "This is the geneticist with your surrogate
mother
> and here's your sperm donor and your father's clone. This is me
holding
> you when you were just a frozen embryo. The lady with the very
troubled
> look on her face is your aunt, a genealogist."
These articles are all contained in the same clipping; one of them
indicates 1905 so it would apply to all of them.
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Those who from a distance attended the funeral of their relative
Mrs. Eastman Ford were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kent and
family, of Boon County, Ky.; Ethel Ford and son-in-law Henry Elfers of
Allensville; Samuel Davis, of Steeles Bottom Ky., Mrs. Louisa Lowe,
Rev. W. T. S. Loew and wife, of Patriot; Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey North,
of Sylvester, Georgia; Mr. and Mrs. Joel Davis, Mr. and Mrs. John
Davis and Mrs. Mary Cheever, of Quercus Grove.
Mary Jane McNutt was born in Switzerland County Indiana, Oct.
28th, 1823, and died at her home near here August 22nd, 1905. On Aug.
10th, 1842, she was united in marriage to Eastman Ford, and to this
union ten children were born, four having died in infancy, and one
son, Harvey, who died July 2nd, 1902. The children living are Mrs.
Eliza Krutz, of Cincinnati; Mrs. Louisa Phillips, of Cooksville,
Illinois; Titus Ford of Iowa; George Ford and Mrs. Ella Ford-Brown of
near here. Mrs. Ford resided in this county her entire
lifetime--eighty-two years--and had a host of friends who loved her
for her many excellent qualities and high christian character. To the
bereaved husband and children we extend our sympathy. Funeral
services were held here at the German church at 2 p.m. Thursday,
conducted by Rev. Royer, of the M. E. Church at Bethel. The
pallbearers were her three grandsons Simon Krutz, Dennis Miller and
Humphrey North, and three nephews W.T.S. Lowe, Charles Dibble and
Edgar Cheever.
The death of Mrs. John Peak at her home near here Tuesday, Aug.
29th, was a severe blow to her devoted relatives. For several months
death was in her wake, daily making inroads on her health, until those
who hoped against the worst were compelled to believe that her time
was short. The tender manner with which her husband and other
relatives cared for her every want and the effort they made to hold
off the grim visitor's entrance to that home, was an evidence of how
heavily the blow fell on their grief-stricken hearts. Susan Carver
was born in Switzerland County, Ind., Oct. 10th, 1849, and at the time
of her death was 55 years, 10 months, and 19 days old, nearing the
time when the cares and burdens of life are laid aside by that
immortal sleep. But death is but a shadow. The life that passes
under it shines on the other side as the sun shines beyond the cloud.
On Feb. 26th, 1871, the deceased was united in marriage to John Peak,
who with an aged mother Mrs. Morgan Carver, two brothers, Thos.Carver
and Ted Carver, and one sister Mrs. Lou Noble survive to mourn their
great loss. Mrs. Peak was a woman of manyu excellent qualities and
was loved and respected by a large circle. She was kind and
sympathetic and her ministrations to those in distress or want was
most unselfish. She was hospitable and generous to stranger and
friend alike, and no tired or hungry wayfarer ever appealed to her for
food or shelter in vain. She was a devoted wife, daughter and sister,
and the memory of her beautiful life will remain as an inspiration to
all. Mrs. Peak united with the United Brethren Church at Franklin
school house early in life and remained a consistent member until the
church disbanded there. While she did not connect herself with any
other church, she remained a meek disciple of the Master and His work.
A large number of sorrowing friends gathered at the German Church
Thursday at 10 o'clock a.m. to drop a tear at the last resting place
of the deceased. Rev. W. C. Watkins, of the Patriot M. E. Church,
spoke words of consolation and promise over the remains, and the last
sad duty that human hands could render was discharged. The floral
offerings were beautiful. The pallbearers were: Isaac Simonton, L.
D. Farrar, Thos. Ross, Ed Bodey, Wm. Langhorst and Sherman Webber.
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Hello,
This is my first post to this list;
Searching for MILLER family of "near" Craig, Switzerland County, IN
My interest is Samantha "Mattie" MILLER, born 15 Mar 1850 near Craig
parents; Thomas and Polly MILLER
This family is found in 1850 census at Vigo County, Fayette twp. when
Samantha MILLER is 3 months old.
siblings;
Barbara A. MILLER born abt 1832
James MILLER born abt 1838
John MILLER born abt 1840
Catherine MILLER born abt 1845
William H. MILLER born abt 1848
Samantha "Mattie"born 15 Mar 1850, Indiana - died 10 Apr 1922 at Allen
County, Ohio, married John Philip FABER at Oxford, Ohio 16 Jul 1869
Thomas MILLER is reported born abt 1806 at Kentucky
Mary "Polly" (PETERS) MILLER is reported born abt 1814 at Indiana
Living next door to Thomas MILLER in Vigo Co. 1850 census;
James MILLER born abt 1812 at Kentucky
Orphia born abt 1840
Nancy J. born abt 1842
Would appreciate any info or corrections about this MILLER/MUELLER
family.
Thank you,
Gerry
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1884
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There was a Democratic jollification at Florence last Saturday
night. Among those who were jollifying were S. P. Cooper and Gustine
Stewart, both Democrats. They, together with many other men were in
Scott's saloon drinking, about 10 o'clock at night, when Cooper shot
Stewart, killing him instantly; walked out of the saloon and made his
escape. There seems to have been no preliminary quarrel previous to
the shooting. It seems that Alex McCreary and a man from Kentucky
were quarreling, when Stewart remarked to the Kentuckian, "Don't have
any trouble with that boy [McCreary] for he is drinking." Cooper
stepped up to Stewart and muttered indistinct words, to which Stewart
was heard to reply, "Cooper, don't put your hand in your pocket for
me." Cooper immediately pulled out a revolver and fired, the ball
striking the heart of Stewart and killing him instantly.
The men in the saloon were so horrified, amazed, or drunk, that
they did not attempt to arrest Cooper, he immediately backing out of
the door.
Cooper had been drinking steadily for at least a week before he
shot Stewart. Men in Vevay tell us that while here he repeatedly said
he would shoot some person. A few weeks since he got into trouble on
account of a not for $200 at the First National Bank of Vevay, a name
appearing on the note which the party claimed he never signed. For
this reason the Bank attached his stock of jewelry, which he was
engaged in peddling, and the Sheriff took possession of it. As it
invoices about $400, there is more than enough to pay the note.
Cooper is about 35 years of age, and unmarried.
Stewart, the man who was killed, was about 30 years of age;
resided on the farm which he recently purchased from Abner Gates,
about four miles from Florence; leaves a widow and four children. On
account of property left the widow by Sol. Froman she is left in
comfortable circumstances. Cooper has not yet been arrested.
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James Francis Peak, was born Oct. 18, 1848, and died Feb. 23,
1908, of heart trouble. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson
Peak, both deceased. Mr. Peak was a dutiful son and a loving brother,
and was well liked by everybody. He leaves three sisters and three
brothers besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his
loss. His sisters and brothers are as follows: Mrs. Lizzie Aldrich,
of Tapps Ridge, Misses Julia, Mary, William, John and Charles Peak, of
this place. The funeral services were held at the German Church
Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m., conducted by Rev. Lowe of Patriot, who
spoke words of hope and consolation to the bereaved ones. The
community extend to the bereaved ones their heartfeld sympathy in this
their sad hour of trouble.
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FUNERAL OF MR. J. L. HOLLIS
The funeral of Mr. Joshua L. Hollis took place this afternoon from
the residence of his brother Mr. William Hollis, corner of Jefferson
and Second streets. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev.James T.
Lawson, pastor of the Christian Church. The interment was in
Springdale cemetery.
The pall-bearers were--
D. Brown
Joseph Scheser
Andrew Scheser
Harry Hinds
Clarence Quail
James Hankins
William Hyatt
Harvey Conner
The floral offerings were beautiful.
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CHARLES McVEY, DEAD.
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Charles McVey, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at
his home north of Markland, at 5 p.m., Friday
Mr. McVey was the son of James and Margaret McVey, and was born in
this county, May 31, 1852. He was almost 60 years of age at the time
of his death. He was educated in this county and followed the
vocation of farming throughout his entire life.
On September 25, 1878, he was married to Mary D. Hardin and two
daughters were born to this union, Mrs. Nora Tapp and Mrs. Nellie
Bliss, who with the mother survive.
Two weeks ago he was stricken with appendicitis and death followed
as stated above.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
residence with interment in the Hastie cemetery.
Opps!! Looks like I should READY them over again before I send them.
Oh well, today is a new day!
This one has no year mention, only Dec. 12th.
Claude Mason, who was accidentally shot by Clarence Dike while
hunting Dec.12th, died last Saturday morning at 2 o'clock. He had
been improved the day before and it was thought by the amputation of
the injured arm he might recover and accordingly Dr. Charles Loomis,
of Florence Ind., assisted by Dr. L. J. Woolen, of Vevay, Drs. S. B.
and J. T. Robinson and Dr. Neal Duvall took the arm off at the
shoulder. The poor boy never recovered but passed quietly away. He
was a quiet, good tempered boy and everybody who knew him liked him.
The blow was a terrible one on his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Mason,
who idolized the boy. He was born in Florence Indiana, and had passed
his sixteenth year about two months ago. The funeral took place from
his late home at the Eagle Hotel, the remains being taken to Florence
where the funeral services were held and the remains laid to rest in
the German cemetery.
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Fred Barkhau, aged 69 years, living at 55 John Street, West
Covington, was stricken with paralysis at the supper table Wednesday
night and wxpired at 10 o'clock. Deceased was the father of Herman,
William who is the chief of police of West Covington, and Christopher
and Gustavus Barkhau, of that place. Mr. Barkhau was a brother of
Herman Barkhau, deceased, of this place, who died in the same manner a
couple of months ago.
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Married at the residence of the brides uncle Thomas Land, Sunday,
April 22nd, at high noon, Miss Eva Wright, daughter of Mrs. Thomas
Wright, and Irvin Bromwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bromwell, the
ceremony being performed by Rev. Franz of the German Evangelical
Church, in the presence of a few friends. The bride is a very pretty
and popular young lady and has a large circle of friends. The groom
is an industrious and worthy young gentleman. The many friends of the
happy young couple extend to them their best wishes for a long life of
happiness and prosperity.
(According to the perpetual calendar April 22nd occurred on a Sunday
in 1888 and 1928. You choose.)
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Our old and esteemed friend Phillip A. Bettens, who many years ago
went to California, and won the esteem of the citizens as he did here,
has been elected councilman of the city of Escondido, receiving the
highest number of votes on the ticket as a testimony of how the people
there appreciate his merit and worth. He will make a first class
official. The Escondido Times also gives him a very complimentary
notice of his modern method of planting land in contour to prevent
washing, and saying that hillside land that he has planted in contour
fourteen years ago has withstood all of the washing rains and in as
good condition today as when originally planted.
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Dear Phil & Sue:
My 3rd Great Grandmother, Susanna "Susan" Turner Dunning, always lived (at
least after her marriage) in Cotton Township, Switzerland County, Indiana on
the old Dunning homestead, located on Red Hog Pike (old days called Dunning
Lane). Her husband, Michael Dunning, purchased the original land patent in
1834. She is buried in New Liberty Cemetery (old days called Liberty
Cemetery). I have a picture of her tombstone on my web site, if you would
like to check it out. So, it appears there are two Susanna Turners.
By the way, the dates are wrong on the Indiana State Library's web site.
I have copies of Mariah's and Susanna's marriage licenses and copies of the
census records listing them. If you would like a copy, please send a SASE to:
TSgt Mark E. Dunning, USAF
1201 S COURT HOUSE RD UNIT 503
ARLINGTON VA 22204-4641
Regards,
Mark
My DUNNING web site:
http://hometown.aol.com/iml00k4u/myhomepage/MichaelDunning.html
<A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/iml00k4u/myhomepage/MichaelDunning.html">Clic
k here: Michael Dunning and His Descendants</A>
My SWITZERLAND COUNTY, INDIANA Data Base:
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=switzcoin
<A
HREF="http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=switzcoin"
>Click here: RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project: Switzerland County, Indiana
Database</A>
In a message dated 3/7/00 10:55:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,
philip.turner(a)att.net writes:
<< Hi Sue,
I found the following marriages in Switzerland Co. before 1850:
http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/tango/marriage/
Aldeh Dunning m. Mariah Turner on 04-01-1835
Michael Dunning m. Susanna Turner on 08-27-1829
Were there more than two Susanna Turners living in the county then, or is
the Susanna who married Michael Dunning the same one who is your ancestor?
The hunt for the female Turners is getting curiouser.
Phil Turner
----- Original Message -----
From: <SNorris7(a)aol.com>
To: <philip.turner(a)att.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: [INSWITZE] Obituary from Vevay Reveille
> Hi Philip.
>
> I wrote to you a few months ago asking about my Susanna Turner. You
said
> you thought she could belong to William and Tabitha (Pruet) Turner. You
said
> they had 4 sons and 4 daughters but you had not identified the daughters.
> Have you yet, I still have not been able to identify my Susanna yet. The
only
> thing I have been able to find out is that she was listed on the 1860
> Switzerland County~Craig twp., Vevay, IN Census as being age 53. She was
> listed in the household of husband Issac Richards. My Susanna has been a
real
> challenge. I really feel she belongs in this family, but that's only a gut
> feeling, I could be very wrong. The line I am researching is the Pickett's
of
> Switzerland County and she branches off. She is my ggg-grandmother.
Thanks,
> Sue.
Hi Sue,
I found the following marriages in Switzerland Co. before 1850:
http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/tango/marriage/
Aldeh Dunning m. Mariah Turner on 04-01-1835
Michael Dunning m. Susanna Turner on 08-27-1829
Were there more than two Susanna Turners living in the county then, or is
the Susanna who married Michael Dunning the same one who is your ancestor?
The hunt for the female Turners is getting curiouser.
Phil Turner
----- Original Message -----
From: <SNorris7(a)aol.com>
To: <philip.turner(a)att.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: [INSWITZE] Obituary from Vevay Reveille
> Hi Philip.
>
> I wrote to you a few months ago asking about my Susanna Turner. You
said
> you thought she could belong to William and Tabitha (Pruet) Turner. You
said
> they had 4 sons and 4 daughters but you had not identified the daughters.
> Have you yet, I still have not been able to identify my Susanna yet. The
only
> thing I have been able to find out is that she was listed on the 1860
> Switzerland County~Craig twp., Vevay, IN Census as being age 53. She was
> listed in the household of husband Issac Richards. My Susanna has been a
real
> challenge. I really feel she belongs in this family, but that's only a gut
> feeling, I could be very wrong. The line I am researching is the Pickett's
of
> Switzerland County and she branches off. She is my ggg-grandmother.
Thanks,
> Sue.
>
Hi folks,
Thought I would share one of my obituaries with you. This one came in the
mail from the Indiana State Library. By the way, they are terminating the
obituary request service. It has been taking up too much time.
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Isaac Turner Dead.
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One of Vevay's Oldest and Best Known Citizens Passes Away.
_______________
Isaac Turner, one of the city's respected citizens, died at his home on
Market Street Monday morning at 7 o'clock. Mr. Turner has been in poor
health for some four or five years past and has been growing more feeble day
by day. For the past few months he has been confined to his home and much
of the time to his bed. During these years he has been afflicted with
Bright's disease with no possible home for his recovery.
Isaac Turner was born in Craig Township on what is known as the Lewis
Works farm on May 7, 1830. His boyhood was spent on this farm and he
removed to Vevay in 1847 when he took up the business of trading and
flatboating, which he followed until 1875 after which he farmed for six
years near Vevay. In 1883 he purchased the Vevay wharfboat which he owned
and managed for many years.
In 1861 he was united in marriage with Miss Clara Lewis and she and 6
children survive him. He was a member of Phoenix Lodge No. 182, I. O. O. F.
and a good and reliable citizen in every way. During the 28 years he spent
in trading he became well and favorably known in almost every port on the
Ohio and Mississippi rivers. His experiences during that time wre many and
varied, but he always retained his bluff kindliness and interest in all that
pertained to his business and to the advancement of his community.
Though his death was not unexpected, yet it came a shock to his old
friends and business associates who have known him for so many years. His
family has the unreserved sympathy of the entire community in this hour of
their grief. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 2 p. m. and the
remains were interred in the Vevay Cemetery.
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The obituary was published in the March 19, 1903 issue on the Vevay
Reveille, page 5, column 3.
If anyone on this list is descended from Isaac Turner, I would be pleased to
correspond with him or her.
Phil Turner
Rockville, MD
I am researching the surnames: NOBLE, ALBRO, CARVER, GIESKE, GORTERMILLER, HOOVER, LINEBACK, & SPOON that have connections in Switzerland County. Anyone have information on these lines?
With regards from one searcher to another,
Paula J. Malone Lemons
Hi Everyone--
Since several people have joined this list over recent months, I want to
mention again 2 books which I have written about the Wainscott (Winscot),
Elrod, Baker, Stringfellow and other families who lived in the 1700s and
1800s in the Yadkin River area of NC and moved into Kentucky, settling in
Madison, Gallatin and Owen Counties. Several moved on into Indiana,
Missouri, Texas and Illinois.
"The Wainscott Family" is the main book. It starts with Richard Wainscott,
the original immigrant from England to America. He was born in 1711 and
arrived in Maryland in 1728. He soon moved to Virginia, then to North
Carolina. I think he is the ancestor of everyone named Winscot or Wainscott
whose family originated in Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky or Missouri.
"The Wainscott Family" includes every descendant of Richard that I have
been able to identify. Many other Wainscott researchers sent me hundreds and
hundreds of names, dates, places and biographical information on their
branches of this large family. All info I have received on any Wainscott or
Winscot is in the book. The book has about 275 pages and costs $23.
"Wainscott Cousins" is a companion book. It includes information on 6 of
the families which most often intermarried with Wainscotts. Those families
were Baker, Elrod, Roberts, Stringfellow, Razor, & McMains. "Wainscott
Cousins" has about 210 pages and costs $17.
Each book is fully indexed (every-name index), is printed on 8.5 inch by
11 inch paper, and is softbound (with binding comb so that the book lies flat
when open).
Shipping is $4.00 for one book or $5.50 for both books.
If you are interested in purchasing one or both books, please write to me
and I will give you the mailing address for your order.
Sue Streett Streett44(a)aol.com
I just ready over #20 and must apoligize for the typos included
therein. I will try to do better tonight. This one has a date of
1908.
Fredrick William Baats, Jr., son of Fredrick William, and wife,
was born near Florence April 9, 1884, died at Indianapolis Feb. 17,
1908, aged 23 years, 10 months and 3 days. His comparatively short
life has been one of many hardships and but few are the number of his
joyful years. At his boyhood age of about 8 years, he began to show
signs of ailments, and in spite of all medical aid that could be
obtained, he found only temporary relief. His condition took a turn
for the worse at the age of 12, he being subject to epeleptic
convulsions. About four years ago his condition became such that it
was found necessary to have him removed to the hospital for further
care and treatment where he succumed to a convulsion on the 17th of
this month. After every thing had been done by loving parents and
friends that human hands and hearts could do in administering unto his
needs and wants, after human help failed, it was then that "the help
of the helpless", He that doeth all things well, summoned the deceased
brother unto his rest. He who says "Come unto me all ye that labor
and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." Those who are left to
mourn over the death of the deceased, are his aged parents, three
brothers, and four sisters, beside many other relatives and friedns.
Three brothers and one sister have preceded him in death, all having
died in infancy. When but an infant he was brought unto our Savior in
baptism. In his later years, and while health permitted, he loved to
attend Sunday School. After receiving catechical instructions he was
received into full membership of the German Reform Church by
conformation, April 15th, 1900. We hope and pray that he is now
received into the Triumphing Church, into the temple not made with
hands, which is etrnal in Heaven.
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I could use some help getting through (or over) one of my "brick
walls". I am looking for the parents of Aaron Jefferson ANDREWS. He
was born in Feb/1833 in Cotton Twp., Switzerland County IN according
to the LDS family search page but they do not list his parents. He is
on the 1850 census living in the household of a 39 year old woman
named Nancy (presumed to be his mother) and three other males,
William, Thomas, and Soloman. In the 1860 census he and his brother
William are both married; he to Ann Eliza SEE and William to Jane ?;
William and Jane have a child named Amanda. I wondered if anyone
might be researching any of the siblings lines? The 1820 census shows
a Silas ANDREWS in Switzerland County and a William ANDREWS in
Dearborn County, but I have no way of knowing if either of them are
related. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks
Nancy
nancyheil(a)camden.net