Rec'd a request for info on HELMS and KEM. Checked the reference "Citizens'
Directory and Soldiers' Register of Wayne County", J. C. Power, ed., (W. H.
Lanthurn and Co., Richmond, Indiana. 1865) and thought perhaps someone else might
be interested in these folks, too!
The reference lists:
George Kem, farmer, Centre twp, 4 mi. n w Richmond.
Joseph Kem, farmer, 6 mi. n w Richmond, Center twp.
Joseph Kem, 2 ½ mi. e Centerville, Centre twp.
Miss Mary A. Kem, resides w/Thomas Kem, Center twp.
Miss Mary E. Kem, w/George Kem, Centre twp.
Thomas Kem, farmer, n s Richmond & Washington Rd, 6 mi. n w Richmond, Centre twp.
Sabra Helms (widow of Henry) resides 4 mi. west of Abington in Abington twp.
William Helms, resides with George W. Davis in Centre Twp.
Wm. H. Helm resides w/Isaac Miller. (there were two Isaac Miller's listed so
don't
know which one!)
James Helms enlisted in Co. F, 124th Reg. Ind. Vol. Inf. - Oct. 1863 for three
years. Still in service as of July 1865. Went from Centerville.
John Helm enlisted Co. I 54th Reg. Ind. Vol. Inf. for 3 mos. Discharged, came
home, and soon after died. Family resides s s National Road between Cambridge City
& Dublin, Jackson twp.
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Also, this item from G. W. H. Kemper, M. D., ed., "A Twentieth Century History of
Delaware County, Indiana" (The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago. 1908), p. 122.
April 8, 1872 - John C. Helm died this morning.
Hope this helps someone!
Cindy Kimes