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GARDENHOUR, GARDENOUR

I'm searching for any information on this family. Jacob and his wife Martha came to Union Twp. from Maryland in 1860. Jacob's brother Joseph was already living here with his wife Elnor. I'm also interested in present-day Gardenours in Wells County. Cathy Burnsed Sept 09 1996

LEWELLEN

My interest is any information on the LEWELLEN family. Susan Roberts Sept 19 1996

WAMPLER

Any Wampler 1800-now? Thank you for the look-up. We are all related. Susan Stoelting Sept 19 1996

STRAHM, GERBER, STEFFEN, MEYER...
Other Members of Apostolic Christian Church of America

I am looking for people researching genealogy of any families that have been associated with the Apostolic Christian Church of America, specifically, the two near Bluffton, Indiana. The old church is on the Wells-Adams county line road, and the newer church is on Dustman road in Bluffton. I have found that I am related to over 2/3 of the current congregation, due to the church's practice of marrying within the church. I would enjoy sharing my information with others searching these families. Some other surnames are: Aeschliman, Aschliman, Baumgartner, Fiechter, Frauhiger, Gehring, Heyerly, Kaehr, Kehrn, Kipfer, Maller, Moser, Pfister, Tonner, Troxel, and Yergler. Adam J. Barrone Sept 20 1996, rev. Dec 16 1997

HIGGINS/COONS/KOON

Looking for info on Ada Higgins d. 1944 buried in Pennville, IN (Jay Co.) and lived in Nottingham, IN (Wells Co.). Married Stephan Coons (Koon?) and had five children: Ester (Williams), Ethiel (Yagar) b. Jan 18, 1896, d. Jul 06, 1974; Elsie May (Whetzel, Emery?, Clevenger) b. Jan 16, 1900, d. Mar 06, 1936; John b. 1903, d. 1937; and Opal (Mesways) b. Oct. 29, 1908, d. Jun 23, 1965. Ada was my great grandmother and would like to know more about her family. Any info on any of the above would be GREATLY appreciated. Patty Smith Dec 26 1996

WELTER

Hannah Elizabeth Foust (Faust) was born in Wells County. Parents were Jacob Foust and Ruth Wilson. Hannah and John Welter were married in Wells County on 26 November 1874. Looking for information about Johan and Christina Welter family, arrived 1853 from Germany, settled in Marion County with five children. Would like to know port of entry, name of ship/arrival date. Nancy Robinson Dec 28 1996

METZGER/SANDERS/STEFANATOS

Looking for information on the family of my ggrand-uncle (my grandmother's uncle) Henry METZGER who lived in Bluffton, Wells Co., IN in 1939 at the time of his mother's death. He was born in Jefferson Co., Nebraska. He had brothers Will in Chicago Heights, IL; Ben in Santiago, California; George in Bedford,OH; a sister Caroline KLUCKHOLM in Klemme, Iowa; Maggie SANDERS (my ggrandmother)in Brooklyn, NY. My grandmother, Margaret SANDERS STEFANATOS, lived in Bluffton at the time of her marriage to James STEFANATOS in 1920, prior to moving to Wabash. If these names are familiar to anyone or there is still METZGER descendants living in Wells Co., I'd appreciate hearing from them. Deborah Avelis Dec 31 1996

WAGNER/FERGUSON

Looking for any info on Mary Barbara Wagner born 8 June 1853. Married James W. Ferguson 17 Nov. 1872. She died in 1929 and is buried in Elhanan Cemetary. They had six children. Eliza who married Frank Archbold. Ella who married John Daily Clarence who married Artimishia Leaisure. Grace who married J.C. Gallivan. Floyd who married Opal Paulison. And Victor who never Married. Ellen Wall Jan 2 1997

HAUGHTON/FRENCH

Adams Co, IN surnames: Looking for information on HAUGHTON families, that came from Madison Co. NY circa 1835 to French Twp, Adams CO. I believe them to be related to my gg grandmother Eliza Haughton, who married George French. I have information on, and seeking descendants of : Joseph FRENCH., who settled in Adams Co, in 1835. Adams Co, surnames marrying into the French family are: BIRT, DUNBAR, HALL, HELLER, RIDGLEY, RUNYON, SHELDON, SHOEMAKER Judi Assony Jan 7 1997

NELSON

I am researching the NELSON family and looking for information on Clarence E NELSON who was born c1875 in Wells Co. IN. Clarence and his family were living in Keyser Twp., De Kalb Co., IN in 1900. His wife was Nellie and his chirdren were Irma, Dale, and Guy. If anyone has any information about this family I would greatly appreciate the help. Julie Wheelan Nelson Jan 7 1997

SHADY/BAUER

Looking for the parents of Dora (Shady) Bauer. She married John Bauer from Magley, Ind. All that is known is that she died Aug. 18, 1901, and is buried in the Shady Cemetery. Any information on where she was born and where she died is needed. We are unable to find a death certificate. We are also looking for any information on the Peter Bauer family, also from Magley, he was born in Germany on Feb.9,1839, died in Magley on May 19, 1922. Randal E. Chivington Jan 12 1997
(NOTE: Address reported as 'not working' Nov 20 1998. Randal - please send your new address!)

YORK/WILSON/ALSHIRE

My Great Grandfather, Columbus York, was born July 20, 1865 in Keystone, Indiana. He was married to Rose Adelaine WIlson. She was born February 18, 1872 in Wells County, Indiana. They were married July 14, 1899 at an unknown location. Columbus's parents were Berry York, born in 1837 in Ohio, and Frances Marriah Mann, born 1839 in Randolph Co. W. River Twp, Ohio. Frances Marriah MANN's parents were Isaac MANN and wife Elizabeth. Berry York's parents were William York, born 1797 in North Carolina, and Catherine York (maiden name unknown) born 1799 in North Carolina.
Rose Adelaine Wilson's parents were Isaac William Wilson, born May 25, 1851 in Ohio, and Sarah A. Alshire, born 1854 in Chester Twp, Indiana. Sarah's father was a Cebard Alshire born in 1822 were abouts unknown. Have not been able to find Sarah's mother. Cal York Jan 13 1997 rev. Feb 3 1997

MILLS

I am seeking information obout the ancestors and descendants of James R. Mills and Martha Dillon Mills and family who moved to Jefferson Twp., Wells County, IN, in 1860 from Trumbull County, Ohio. His children included John E., Elizabeth, James S., William N., Margaret June, Warren Packard, Alfred, Albert, Mary A., Ellen, Lewis, George and Lydia. Warren Packard Mills is my ancestor. I have not been able to determine what happened to the rest of the family. James and wife are buried in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Ossian, IN. Timothy F. Mills Jan 20 1997

PRINCE/HILL

I would like to find an obituary for my grandmother Alice Sarah Prince b. 19 Feb 1878 Coles Ill., Died 27 June 1955 Markle, Wells Co., Ind. Her husband is Edward R. Hill b 19 Jun 1875, Cumberland, Ill. Died 1 Aug 1938 Flint, Stubbin Co., Ind. I never met Grandma Hill as she died a few years before I was born. I would like to learn more about her.Tom Hill Jan 24 1997

HARVEY

HARVEY, Jacob Richey b. 27 Apr 1825, KY m. Elizabeth Miller b. 15 Nov 1832 Wells Co., IN Children: Henry, William Sylvester b. 11 Jul 1856, Jacob E. b. 3 Nov 1863, John Robert b. 17 Oct 1867, Charles E. b. 5 Nov 187? Wm. S. m. Rhoda FOX - son Charles E. m. Ida Ellen GEARHART, is my Grandfather. All except Jacob Richey born Wells Co., IN. Web page with other researchers mentioned and another line thru John, Jacob's brother m. Martha ELLIS b. 6 Jun 1843 Wayne Co, IN.
HARVEY: John m. Anna GUTHRIE 1835, Allen Co.; Robert to Elizabeth RICHEY, Butler Co., OH 1818; Martha to Wm. JEFFREYS, Wells 1843; Jacob to Elizabeth MILLER and others of this family. Any help appreciated.http://www.buffnet.net/~mewexler Mary Ellen Wexler Jan 27 1997

McAFEE, LESH, LINDEMANN, MYERS, McCLEERY, HOOVER

Would like to exchange information from descendants of the following Wells County early residents: Samuel McAFEE (b. 3 Jan 1825 in West- moreland Co., Pa., d. 18 Mar 1909 in Terre Haute, Ind., married Elizabeth LESH (b. 4 Aug 1832 in Berks Co., Pa., d. 9 Sep 1894 in Rockcreek Twp., Wells Co.), 19 Oct 1851 in Bluffton, Ind. Have large database on LESH/LESCH/LOESCH family in Berks County, Pa. and Gemany. Ernst Wilhelm LINDEMANN (b. 28 Jun 1840, Lienen, Westphalia, Germany, d. 8 Feb 1903, Ft. Wayne, Ind.) and Sophia M. MOSSHAMMER (b. 29 Jul 1855, in Angola, Ind., d. 8 Sep 1922 in Tocsin, Ind.) whose son Julius John M. LINDEMANN (b. 7 Dec 1874 in Ft. Wayne, Ind., d. 29 Dec 1952, Tocsin,Ind.) married Viola Elizabeth MYERS (b. 28 Sep 1875 in Richland Co.,Ohio, d. 8 Mar 1939, Tocsin,Ind.) the daughter of Asa John MYERS, the son of David MYERS, the son off Christian MYERS, the son of Jacob MAYER, the son of Christian MEYER, the son of Martin MYER. Dr. James ROSS McCLEERY (b. 22 Oct 1825, Fairfield Co., Ohio, d. 21 Apr 1874 in Bluffton, Ind.) who married Margaretta ARNDT GUTELIUS (b. 18 Dec 1832 in Lebanon, Pa., d. 4 May 1906 in Bluffton, Ind) in Carrol, Fairfield Co., Ohio, 23 Oct 1849. Dr. McCLEERY's ancestry can be traced back several generation to Lancaster Co., Pa. and Ireland. His wife's GUTELIUS, ARNDT, and SCHINDEL ancestors can be traced several more generations into France, Belgium, and Germany. John M. HOOVER (HUBER) was born 27 April 1817 in Landisville, Lancaster Co., Pa. and died 1 Feb 1892 in Harrison Twp., Wells Co., Ind. He married Mary M. KEMP, the daughter of Solomon KEMP and Magdelena BAKER, 10 Sep 1841 in Dayton, Ohio. John M. HOOVER's ancestors can be traced to a number of early Swiss Mennonite settlers of Lancaster Co., Pa. Have large PAF and Family Tree Maker databases- will exchange GEDCOM files. Terry L. McAfee Feb 22 1997