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1996 Henry County Queries


DATE:6/29/1996

NAME: Shawn Gray

SURNAMES GROVE
Hi, I am looking for any info on the GROVE's line of Middletown, IN. Isaac GROVE married Catherine MOORE in Franklin CO., PA and moved to Middletown about 1847 with his sister Jane GROVES MOORE, widow of John and her children, James, Joseph, David, John, and Mary WAGGONER. Isaac had at least Isaac Jr.


DATE:6/29/1996

NAME: Shawn Gray

SURNAMES McCUNE
Hi, I am looking for any McCUNE connection in Middletown, IN. Effie McCUNE MOORE came to Middletown from Franklin Co., PA with her husband Joseph MOORE and family.


DATE:7/6/96

NAME: Terri Strotman

SURNAMES DEITRICH
I would like to find the burial place of Andrew Rolandus DETRICH who died 19 Jan 1881 in or near New Castle. Thanks.


DATE:7/6/1996

NAME: Terri Strotman

SURNAMES SWEIGART
Would like to find information on Michael SWEIGART and his wife Sarah. They were in New Castle before 1860 til after 1880. (Census is all I have) I'd like death dates and burials for them. Other information welcome. Michael was a blacksmith in New Castle. Thanks.


DATE: 7/23/96

NAME: Fred Engelking

SURNAMES DURAC
I see in the 1860 census Lawrence and Ellen DURAC and their children. I think these are tied to the DURACKS of Hancock County. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks Fred Engelking


DATE: 7/24/96

NAME: Sandra L. Lewis

SURNAMES JENKINS, KNIGHT
Looking for William Henry JENKINS and Amy J. KNIGHT. Had a daughter Edith born 1880's in Straughn. Thanks.


DATE: 7/30/96

NAME: William Smith

SURNAMES BUFKIN
I have done some research on a family named BUFKIN that moved from OH about 1830, the wife was a KINNICK. She spent her adult life in Henry Co., including about 3 marriages. I look forward to sharing information, as time and energy permit. Bill Smith (also see http://cadvantage/~vision/kinnick.html)


DATE: 8/28/96
NAME: 5010.5955@trader.com

SURNAMES SNIDER
My Henry County connections are as follows: Peter Snider - purchased land near Moreland on 24 April 1820. He had 10 children, Philip, Hezekiah, William Sr., Alexander, Susannah, Andrew Jackson, John, Elizabeth, Margaret, Barbara. I am descended from William Sr. Peter operated a mill which he sold to Benjamin Harvey in 1837.


DATE: 9/6/96
NAME: Bill Hines

SURNAMES HONEYCUT, HONEYCUTT, HUNNICUTT, et al
Seeking contact with anyone researching this surname in Henry County, Indiana.

Bill Hines
3319 Windsor Road, SW Roanoke, VA 24018 (540) 772-3912


DATE:9/8/96
NAME: Pat Mitchell

SURNAMES MITCHELL, HENDRICKS
Cyrus M. MITCHELL m Massa A. HENDRICKS in Henry Co. on 8 Feb 1858. Her father was Samuel HENDRICKS and mother Susan (HARVEY) NATIONS. I am actually looking for inlormation on Susan. Have done pretty good with HENDRICKS and MITCHELL, but Susan is a total unknown. Samuel's father, William HENDRICKS lived in Harrison Twp, Henry? Any probate for him? Samuel and Susan moved on to Missouri before 1870. Any help? Thank you in advance. Pat Mitchell


DATE: 9/8/96
NAME: Shelby Rose

SURNAMES CARTER
Seeking information on Adam CARTER. Went from Henry to Howard or vice versa about 1850. Believe he was married more than once and first? wife was a MILLER. Any information appreciated. Family connected to VAUGHT, TRADER, WINTEROWD. Shelby


DATE: 9/17/96
NAME: Judie Korff

SURNAMES KORFF
I'm looking for Charles KORFF Marriage to Elender Bennet in 1865 in New Castle, IN. Thank you. Judie


DATE: 9/21/1996
NAME: Sandra F. Eskew

SURNAMES WILLIAMS, WILSON
Looking for IN connections
Allen Lindsey WILSON B. Aug. ?, 1843 in Greenbrough, Guilford County, N.C. D. 1905 in Benton, Falkner County, AR. M. Mary Lueser WILLIAMS (B. Oct. 25, 1844 - D. Jul. 24, 1938) on Dec. 23, 1869 in Greensbrough, N.C. Children: Annie E. WILSON (B. Jan 28, 1871 Franklin Township Henry Co. IN) D. May 20, 1958 Harmon E. WILSON B. Jan 1, 1873 D. Mar 2, 1945 Jocie WILSON B. Mar 29, 1875 D. Feb 2, 1968 Martin L. WILSON B. Sept. 5, 1877 D. ? Emmie J. WILSON B. Sept 16, 1880 D. Aug 26, 1964 Mary L. WILSON B. Aug 2, 1883 D. Nov. 12, 1928 James W. WILSON B. May 2, 1884 D. ? John WILSON Died early


DATE: 10/29/96
NAME: William H. Adams

SURNAMES DINGEL, DIEG
I am researching the German/Alsace immigrants George DINGEL (1827-1896) and his wife Catherine DIEG (1834-1911). They had 10 children, four of whom are known to have left descendants: Lewis, William F., Samuel, and Walter. Their other children were: John, George, Mary, Elizabeth, Frank, and Carrie. I need to know when they arrived in New Castle from Washington, D.C. Are there extant obituaries from newspapers? Would like to hear from all their descendants and other DINGLE/DINGEL researchers who might shed light on George DINGEL's brother who went to Montreal in 1850's or 1860's and lost contact with family.


DATE: 10/29/96
NAME: Keith Cunday

SURNAMES SORRELL
Looking for relatives of Lafeyetta Margaret Rice SORRELL. Margaret Rice SORRELL was born in Bath County Ky. On 28 July 1864 near Owingsville Ky. Daughter of Washington and Militda Rice of Bath County Ky. Had the following children: Sarah, born 18889 William, born 1893 Sherdian, born 31 July 1895, died July 1978 Shirley, born 31 July 1895, died September 1980 All were born in Ky. The family was living in Spiceland Township, Henry County, Indiana, in 1920. Shirley SORRELL had a daughter and son that died before he did. He also had one foster daughter by the name of Virginia Norfleet. Shirley belong to the Christian Church, and the Odd Fellow Lodge of Dunreith, Spiceland, Township Henry County, IN. Please E-mail Kcunday@linkline.com


DATE: 11/14/96
NAME: Alan D. Shearer

SURNAMES WRIGHT
Henry County - Mooreland, Indiana - Marriage possibly in Marion County. My great grandfather mothers side is John L. WRIGHT born 1858 died 1918. Married #1 January 20, 1881 to Elizabeth Howard 3/4 Cherokee Indian. #2 to a Willie A. XXXXXX. Can anyone tell me who John L. WRIGHTS parents were? John is buried in the Mooreland Cemetery. Also buried there is his brother George M. WRIGHT born 1861 died 1921 married a Viola F. XXXXXX. My grandfather was Orlif Field WRIGHT born Aug 17, 1883 died Feb 22, 1939 married Lena W. WALTZ born Dec 24, 1884 died Feb 15, 1967 both buried in Mooreland Cemetery.


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