I'm looking for any guardianship records that might be available for the
following children of John Manley & Mary Clark (both parents died between
1870 and 1880):
John E. Manley b. abt 1858 and enumerated with Benjamin F. Hitchinsson in
J.Q. Adams, Warren Co, Indiana in the 1880 Census.
Henry Manley, b. 11 Oct 1859 and enumerated with Abraham Davis in Medina,
Warren Co, Indiana in the 1880 Census.
Edward Manley, b. abt 1862 and enumerated with Joshua C. Burns in Warren,
Warren Co, Indiana in the 1880 Census.
Alonzo A. Manley, b. abt 4 May 1866 and enumerated with Jacob Whisler in
Warren, Warren Co, Indiana in the 1880 Census.
Melissa America Manley, b. abt 4 May 1866 and enumerated with Hames (sic)
Swallow in Bolivar, Benton Co, Indiana in the 1880 Census. Melissa was my
grandmother.
I wouldn't mind an education on the procedures that were typically followed
in Warren Co during this time frame in placing orphans with families. Any
suggestions are very welcome!
Cheers,
Grant Merrill
Email GrantCMerrill(a)cs.com