Connie 19 Oct 1999 (BODLE, HARRIS) I am searching for family members of Hugh BODLE and wife, Julia. They were in the 1850 Ohio County, IN census. Listed in the household are Elizabeth 24, Joseph 23, Jane Ann17, Mary 15, William 12, Sarah M. 10, Harriett 8, and Caroline 4. I believe there were 2 other brothers, James W. who probably married and away from the home as he was born in 1825 and Hugh G. Bodle who was no born until 1854. James married Sophia W. HARRIS June 12, 1847 in Switzerland Co. Would like information on the BODLE family and the HARRIS FAMILY. Thanks ahead of time for any help or direction you can give.

Linda Holtorf 16 Oct 1999 (WINUP, HAVENMYER) I am looking for information regarding the Winup family. William was born at Bear Branch 1861. William married someone with the last name of Havenmyer. Any help would be appreciated. Also interested about any historical information regarding the area of Bear Branch during that time.

Sharon Richards 16 Oct 1999 (SOPER) Looking for any info on Jesse M Soper, born in Lawrenceburg, Ohio County

Charlotte Bushroe 11 Oct 1999 (COLE,CONWAY) I'm looking for information on Connel C. COLE, (approx 1873-1917) and Mae Conway/Conaway (approx 1878-1969.) Apparently they lived in Rising Sun, IN. I don't have a marriage date. They had 5 children: Flora, John, Roy, Verna (1897-1971), and Clifford (1899-1981.) Any help with this family would be appreciated.

Ronald Strickley 6 Oct 1999 (STRETHEN,GARDNER, NOLAND) I'm searching for a marriage record of J. L. STRETHEN and Mariah GARDNER (previously married to NOLAND). According to Mariah's Declaration for Widow's Pension, they were married in Rising Sun in 1857.

Lois Louden 6 Oct 1999 (LOWDEN/LOUDEN) I am researching the Lowden/Louden Family of Ohio County Indiana. I have found the spelling of Louden in all forms. But it is listed on the marriage record and census as Lowden.In the marriage index I found James Louden married Amanda Moreland, August 1846, Ohio Co. IN. Wm Gerard JP. I believe this to be the same Lowden to show up in the Boone Co. Ky census in 1870. This census shows only Mandy as HOH and a list of children. Dau: America age 21, Son: Richard age 19, Son: James M age 14, These children were born in Indiana. Mandy had more children, Son: John M age 10, Dau: Margaret H age 8, Dau: Nancy age 6, Dau: Mary age 2. I believe James may have died between 1868 and the time the census was taken. The census also says, America married a Wm Lacy age 22 in Indiana, and they are living with the mother.Richard Lowden is my husband's great grandfather. I know there was more of the Louden family in Indiana, but this is the first solid clue I've found. I would be very greatful for any information on this family.

Sharon Richards 1 Oct 1999 (RICHARDS,CASSLETINE) I am looking for any information re: Harry L Richards, wife Edith (Mathews,Cassletine). His date of death is February 2, 1950. I believe he was born in Switzerland County, but lived much of his life in Rising Sun in Ohio County.

Barb Okerson Rodgers 1 Oct 1999 (OKERSON, WINN) Searching for parents and siblings of Milton OKERSON and Albert OKERSON. Albert married Mary "Polly" WINN, 31 Aug 1846, in Rising Sun, Ohio Co. Both Albert and Milton moved to IL around 1850.

J W Perney 29 Sept 1999 (WILSON) Seeking proof that Joshua WILSON (1823-1890) was son of James and Rachel WILSON. Joshua WILSON married Mary Jackson DYKE. In 1860 Joshua ran a store in Milton, Ohio County, IN and later moved to Ripley County. James and Rachel Wilson and Mary J. Wilson, wife of Joshua, are buried in the Wilson family graveyard in Dearborn County, across the creek and downstream from Milton, IN. Any help regarding this family will be appreciated.

Lynette Stafford 29 Sept 1999 (HILL) ames Brown Hill date of birth is 6-10-1826. Would like help finding information on where he was born. He lived in Rising Sun. Or if you have anything else I would appreciate it. Thank you.

Mike Schrink 25 Sept 1999 (SCHRENK) I am searching for my enigmatic ancestor, Ignatius Schrenk. Ignace was born 2/8/1825 and migrated to Jennings County Indiana by June of 1856 when his oldest daughter was baptized in the St. >Joseph Cathlic Church here. I am sure he had a stop-off in Ohio but don't know where. We "THINK" some of his brothers and sisters may have stayed in that area for they do not appear on the 1860 census for Jackson, Jennings, Washington Counties. If anyone has come across a Schrenk in your search, would you please notify me?

Julia Ryden 15 Sept 1999 (SCAGGS, GROWLEY, VAN OSDOL) My great grandmother was Susan O. Scaggs. I find her and her family intact on the Ohio County, Indiana 1860 census extracted here:Riley Scaggs age 58 white male farmer b. in VA. Mary Scaggs age 48 b. in VA (I know that she was Miss Mary Ann Growley and that she married Riley in 1836 in Dearborn Co., IN and that an Elizabeth Growley was married to Nathan Van Osdol that same year in Dearborn Co.) David Scaggs age 22 white male farmer b. IN William Scaggs age 18 white male farmer b. IN Elizabeth Scaggs age 16 in school b. IN Vancroley Scaggs age 14 in school b. IN,Susan Scaggs age 12 in school b. IN Lida Scaggs age 8 in school b. IN George Scaggs age 5 in school b. IN Margaret Jane age 3 b. IN By 1865 the Scaggs family is scattered. I found guardianship papers filed on behalf of Susan Scaggs signed by a William Van Osdol and David H. Scaggs among court records of Whiteside County, IL. These papers make no mention of the other Scaggs' children but state that Mary Ann Scaggs is deceased. I do not have a grave site for her in either Whiteside Co. IL or in Ohio Co. IN. Also, I don't know of any other Scaggs buried in either place. I do not find any of them on the 1865 IL state census, but it has many illegible pages.

Later I found that Riley Scaggs and David H. Scaggs had gone to Johnson Co. NE where they are buried--David in 1868 and Riley in 1869. No other children are mentioned in Johnson Co. NE records that I can find. I don't know when they moved there, whether there was a divorce between Riley and Mary Ann or he simply went ahead to start a new home for the family. Could there have been an epidemic that killed Mary Ann and the three younger children and perhaps the other older children? Why then did Susan NOT go to Johnson county NE where her father was? And the guardianship papers mention a sum of money held by the Ohio Co. IN courts, Nathan Van Osdol executor. Who died and left that money?

I have written all of this info to Whiteside Co. IL but would also like to research these questions here since one of you may have a clue that will help.

Sharon Richards 15 Sept 1999 (RICHARDS,CASSELETINE) I am looking for any information re: Harry L Richards, wife Edith (Mathews,Cassletine). His date of death is February 2, 1950. I believe he was born in Switzerland County, but lived much of his life in Rising Sun in Ohio County.

Sandy Brown 10 Sept 1999 (WALDEN,BENNETT, MYERS)I an seeking infromation about Isaac WALDEN b.10 Aug 1810 d. 19 Aug 1847. Married to Lucinda Bennett b. 26 Dec 1815 d.September 1893. They were married in Switzerland County 18 Mar 1835. The census lists them living in Ohio County. Their children are Augusta Ellen, James Bennett, Pinkney J,Lucinda Jane, Roberta Green, and Mary Elizabeth. After the death of Isaac WALDEN Lucinda married John MYERS. My family comes through James Bennett WALDEN who married Rebecca Day. I would appreciate any information and am willing to trade what I have.

Janet Hunt 23 August 1999 (WILLIAMS) Elizabeth Willaims, daughter of James WILLIAMS. Born July 3, 1877 in Cardiff Wales, settling for a while in Ohio County, Indiana about 1893, married John WINTER in 1900 and died 1953 in Pulaski County, Indiana. I also know of one brother, James WILLIAMS. Any info greatly appreciated!

Lori Steadman 9 August 1999 (NELSON)Am searching for information on Thomas NELSON's Irish origins. He came to Rising Sun, IN from Ireland in the early 1800's. He married Elizabeth BLACKBURN of KY. They had 9 children:
Mary B.,John William,Robert,William,James,Jane Ann,George Washington,Lucetta Elizabeth,Samuel Taylor. Most of this family remained in IN until the 1900's. Would love to share info on these families.

Harry Bert Myers 9 August 1999 (MYERS)I am trying to find any information about James Myers or his son Harry Nichols Myers b. 1869. They lived in Rising Sun at the time of Harry's birth. Harry later moved to Missouri and Kansas.

Deane R. Waldon 9 August 1999 (HOFFMAN,FISHER)My great-grandmother is ROSE ANNA HOFFMAN (b. January 3, 1867 in Rising Sun, Ohio, IN). Her father's name was FREDRICK HOFFMAN and her mother's name was ELIZABETH LOUISE FISHER. Beyond that, I know nothing of the pedigree. Any help would be appreciated.

Clara Ross 9 August 1999 (HAWKINS, BANTA)Looking for any information on John Lewis Hawkins born 1810 and Obediah T. Hawkins born in about 1830 in Ohio County. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

Teresa Hastie-Foster 9 August 1999 (HASTIE)I'm searching for information about Alexander Hastie and James Hastie, his father.

Annette Dallas 9 August 1999 (DUCHEMIN)I have a picture of a Duchemin family reunion that took place in Rising Sun Ind., 1938. I am seeking any one who may know of this picture and can help me identify the rest of the people in the picture.Thank you.

Cynthia Cochran Scheuer 9 August 1999 (COCHRAN,PALMER,LOCKWOOD)Seeking ancestors,siblings,and descendants of Enoch Cochran. Enoch b. 1818 d. 1873 m. Frances Palmer 1837 in Dearborn Co, Frances dau of Henry W. Palmer and Lydia Lockwood.

Beth Bassett 9 August 1999 (BASSETT)In the 1860 Census reports there is an ELIZABETH BASSETT and her family listed without a male listed as head of household. In the 1850 Ohio County, Indiana Census there is a JACOB AND ELIZABETH listed. I am searching for an ISSAC BASSETT AND SYLVANIUS BASSETT tie to this family if any. The census report stated that ELIZABETH BASSETT was born in Kentucky. I believe this family migrated to Central Indiana (Tippecanoe-Clinton) Counties by 1854 where 2 HAMMANS married BASSETTS. Any assistance would be appreciated.