Wendy,
Thanks for your contribution. I am glad the list is getting a little
attention. At this time, we only have 14 subscribers. I'm sure as word
gets out, that number will grow. In the mean time, I hope the lurkers
will speak up as well.
To all,
I am researching the descendants of Jacob Arnold. His daughter
Catherine (Maddux) and grandson Moses Arnold were both early settlers of
Wells county. Surnames on my mothers side include KUNKEL, STUDABAKER,
KLEINKNIGHT, POPEJOY, MASTERSON and many others, all early settlers. On
my fathers side, the names include MANN, JACKSON, COOLMAN, and
SHOEMAKER. Dads lines were early settlers of Huntington county, in the
area of Warren. I have all posted in one database on my web site at:
http://www.ourfamilies.net/arnold/arnold.htm.
Two weeks ago, I visited Bluffton (my first time in many years) to
do a little digging. It would have been easier if I had started when I
lived there, but that's another story. While there, I visited the
Huntington county library and found a wealth of new material (including
Wells county) and a staff eager to help. For those in or visiting the
area, I strongly recommend stopping there as well. I'm sure those that
have been there will agree.
Mark