Parke - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Skeeters Genealogy

parkecountyhistorian — 2009-11-26 11:48:51Z

Hi-

Please contatc Sally at skeeters@wildblue.net
She has a lot of info on the Skeeters line and would like to share with you (she provided the photo you mention).

Thanks

Federal Censuses for Indiana

robert_lane11 — 2009-11-11 00:14:41Z

For those who have not already discovered the site, there are free census transcriptions for Indiana counties at www.us-census.org/states/indiana.

These transcriptions are very useful to researchers who do not have access to images. They can also be useful to researchers who do have access to images because in many cases, they are prepared by people do research in the areas they are transcribing, and they are able to provide a more accurate index of names.

These transcriptions have been done by volunteers who work for free and provide their work at no charge, and the number of transcriptions available depends upon the number of volunteers willing to do the work. Because of this, only one census year is available for Parke County.

If you do research in Indiana, be sure to check and see if there are transcriptions available for the areas you are researching. Also, PLEASE consider volunteering to do a transcription, even if it's only one township. Your work can help hundreds, if not thousands, of your fellow researchers.

Re: JACKSON MARTIN

fridee — 2009-11-10 02:48:59Z

i had a long message typed but wasn't finished and it just disappeared, i'm not going to do it again cause i hate typing. i'm a lousy typist. if you will send more info on your line then i'll compare and see if this is your family. you can email me at fridee@localnet.com
jackson is one of 14 children of samuel valentine martin.
...........fridee

Re: JACKSON MARTIN

debbie5270 — 2009-10-29 19:23:34Z

Terry,

Did you ever get info on Jackson Martin?
Let me know I will be able to help you. I knew Jack Martin don't know if this is the same one or not.I will have to check my book.
My Mother was a Martin.
Debbie

Re: THOMAS CLEVELAND OVERPECK

Myssi10 — 2009-10-16 13:50:18Z

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION. I DO APPRECIATE ALL THE HELP THAT I GET. THANKS.

Re: THOMAS CLEVELAND OVERPECK

Myssi10 — 2009-10-16 13:23:50Z

THE INFORMATION DID HELP. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Re: Mary Atkinson Richardson Obituary

lmschmeltz — 2009-10-14 21:48:41Z

We bought a house in Tangier that was on land that was owned by the Richardson's. Info that I have found is sketchy, but I do know this. We found receipts from J.A. Richardson Implement Co. from 1899. (James A.) He sold horse drawn implements. His son Roy took over the business after he passed away. His daughter Hollis, left a letter in our house from a friend. I am slowly trying to find out more about our house, but that is a little info. It sounds to me as if they were doing well for the area at the time. I believe Hollis married Henry Watson October 22, 1913. I believe your post has been the most helpful thing that I have found.

Re: THOMAS CLEVELAND OVERPECK

rlwysong — 2009-10-13 23:13:27Z

So there seem to be 2 Elna M. Marlar's in Parke County since Elna M. is also shown with her grandparents, David D. and Letitia Martin, in the 1900 census for Parke County with a birthdate of Feb 1891.

Re: THOMAS CLEVELAND OVERPECK

kdsprunger — 2009-10-13 22:20:33Z

Not sure if this is Thomas C. Overpeck but found this info for you:

INGenWeb - Parke County - Memory Gardens Cemetery
Adams Twp. - Section 6
Surnames I-P

Name: Overpeck, T. Clee
Born: 1885
Died: 1968

Thomas C. Overpeck if listed with his parents Isaac and Nancy in the 1900 Adams Co., IN census

"Clee" Overpeck is found working as a hired man for the John Perrin family in the 1910 Raccoon Twp., Parke Co., IN

In 1920 T.C. Overpeck and his wife Elna are living in Union Twp., Parke Co., IN. Living with them is a niece, Fannie Martin.

In 1930 Clee Overpeck is listed as the head of household, widowed, in Adams Twp., Parke Co., IN with his sister Maggie and niece Fauniel Martin.
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There is an obit in the Republican newspaper, dated Sep 5, 1968, page 8, for a Clee Overpeck. I just wonder if he went by his middle name Cleveland, nicknamed Clee? Alson an obit is listed in the Tribune newspaper, dated Sep 5, 1968, page 1, for a Thomas Clee Overpeck.

Looking into his wife's obit, I found some info that points to Clee being Thomas Cleveland Overpeck. An obit for Mrs. Clee (Elna M.) Overpeck found in the Republican & the Tribune newspapers. The Republican was dated Dec 19, 1923, pg 8 and the Tribune was dated Dec 19 & 23, 1923, pgs. 1 & 2

I hope this helps.......................Karen

THOMAS CLEVELAND OVERPECK

Myssi10 — 2009-10-13 20:31:49Z

THOMAS CLEVELAND OVERPECK BORN TO ISAAC AND NANCY CARRERS OVERPECK BORN 9-13-1885 IN PARKE CO., INDIANA AND DIED 8-31-1968 IN PARKE CO., INDIANA.

THOMAS MARRIED ELNA MARLETTA MARLAR 2-18-1914 IN PARKE CO., INDIANA.

ELNA MARLAR BORN 2-12-1891 IN PARKE CO., INDIANA AND DIED 12-17-1923 IN PARKE CO., INDIANA. HER PARENTS ARE THOMAS AND SERILDA GREENLEE MARLAR. ELNA IS BURIED IN MARTIN CEM IN PARKE CO., INDIANA.

I DON'T KNOW WHERE THOMAS IS BURIED AT.

I'D APPREICIATE ANY AND ALL HELP. THANKS.

Re: MARY SUTHERLIN MARLAR

Myssi10 — 2009-10-12 17:04:07Z

NO, I HAVEN'T CHECKED THE WEBSITE YET BUT PLAN TOO. THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION AND THE HELP. I DO APPRECIATE IT. ALOT.
THANKS AGAIN.

Re: MARY SUTHERLIN MARLAR

rlwysong — 2009-10-09 23:27:05Z

Information I have has some similar names but doesn't match exactly with what you have. Here is what I have from the book,The Family of John Martin and Margaret Faris of Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Everett, Delbert O. and Elna Marlar are the children of Frank Marlar and Mary Barthain Martin. Mary is the daughter of Letitia Harney and David Daulton Martin.
In the 1900 census, Everett, Delbert O. and Elna are living in Union Twp., Parke County, Indiana with their grandparents, David D. and Letitia Martin. The Martin book says that Mary died July, 1898 and Frank Marlar in 1898. Mary's birtdate is 17 May 1866. She was married briefly to Owen Sutherland in 1885 before her marriage to Frank Marlar in aout 1898.
According to the Martin book, Everett is buried in the Memory Garden cemetery in Rockville, IN. Have you checked the RootsWeb Parke County website for possible burial records for these people?

Re: WILLIAM HARRISON MARLOW

Myssi10 — 2009-10-09 21:13:55Z

I FORGOT TO ADD WILLIAM'S SECOND WIFE.

HE MARRIED DICY ANN PATTERSON DAUGHTER OF JAMES AND ARMINTA GIBSON PATTERSON. DICY WAS BORN 1846 IN CLAY CO., KENTUCKY AND DIED 1885.

THIS IS ALL THE INFORMATION I HAVE ON HER. I DON'T KNOW WHERE SHE IS BURIED AT OR IF SHE AND WILLIAM HAD CHILDREN OR WHEN THEY GOT MARRIED.

THANKS.

WILLIAM HARRISON MARLOW

Myssi10 — 2009-10-09 21:11:21Z

TRYING TO FIND THE BURIALS FOR WILLIAM AND HIS WIVES. THIS IS ALL THE INFO THAT I HAVE.

WILLIAM HARRISON MARLOW BORN TO GEORGE(?) AND NANCY CARROLL MARLOW 4-17-1844 IN CLAY CO., KENTUCKY AND DIED 6-22-1916 IN CLAY CO., KENTUCKY. HE MARRIED ELIZABETH MILLS 11-19-1867 IN CLAY CO., KENTUCKY. ELIZABETH MILLS BORN TO JOHN AND LUCRETIA BAKER MILLS 7-10-1847 IN CLAY CO., KENTUCKY AND DIED 11-20-1924. CHILDREN-ALICE AND LOVEINDA AND LUCREASY.

I'D APPRECIATE ANY HELP. MY UNCLE IS A MARLOW AND I'M RESEARCHING THE FAMILY FOR HIM. THANKS.

MARY SUTHERLIN MARLAR

Myssi10 — 2009-10-09 20:44:16Z

MARY SUTHERLIN BORN TO DAVID AND LETITIA HARNEY SUTHERLIN MD BENJAMIN MARLAR, SON OF GEORGE AND MARY JANE HAMPTON MARLAR. BENJAMIN WAS BORN 1859 IN KENTUCKY AND DIED 1898 IN PARKE CO., INDIANA. MARY AND BENJAMIN WAS MARRIED 7-11-1886 IN PARKE CO., INDIANA. CHILDREN-EVERETT, RAY, DELBERT AND ELNA.

THIS IS ALL THE INFO THAT I HAVE. I DON'T KNOW WHERE THEY ARE BURIED AT AND WHEN MARY WAS BORN. I APPRECIATE ANY HELP. I'M RESEARCHING THE MARLAR/MARLOW TREE FOR MY UNCLE. THANKS.

Andrew J Overpeck

Myssi10 — 2009-10-09 19:51:32Z

I'm trying to locate the burial place for Andrew J Overpeck.

The only information that I have on Andrew is he was born 1842 in Parke Co., Indiana. His parents are George and Lucretia Lowry Overpeck. He married Charlotte Marlar 7-30-1868 in Parke Co., Indiana. Charlotte Marlar born to George and Mary Jane Hampton Marlar/Marlow. She was born 1848 in Kentucky and died 1-20-1920. Not for sure where she is buried at. I have no information if they had children or not.

I'm researching the Marlow tree for my uncle Cecil. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks.

Skeeters Genealogy

nimerick — 2009-10-08 21:37:57Z

My Skeeters lineage goes through Parke County, IN. My ggg grandfather James Skeeters was in the county in the 1830, 1840, and 1850 census. A David Skeeters, of the same generation, was there also. In the 1860 census, David and James were in Iroquois county Illinois, as were David, DP, Joseph and my gg grandfather Willis Skeeters.

I found the picture of the 1902 Parke County Skeeters reunion and I truly believe a picture of my g grandfather William Skeeters looks so much like the mustachioed gentlemen in the picture.

Any information we can exchange would be great!! I have been to Iroquois County and have pictures of the cemetery where James was buried. I have very little information before the 1830 census other than James served in the War of 1812 and was born in Kentucky.

John McCoy and Laura Heidrick

drhcsh_1 — 2009-09-28 18:25:33Z

Can anyone help me figure out what happened to John McCoy (or even his parents names)..I know that they married in 1875 in Parke County,left there sometime in the early 1880's and went to the Denver Colorado area..
I cannot find anything on them or their children
May (Mae) McCoy or Austin O McCoy...

Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks in advanced.
Carol Heidrick

Re: McWilliams Cousins - VA > KY > MO > IN

BlueFam — 2009-09-10 20:36:50Z

It will take some research to see which branch of the Hockaday family Nancy came from. They seem to have come out of VA to KY but many went south to the Carolinas first before having some go west. I'll reply if I learn more.
Do you have any other connections with Parke Co.?
Bob

Re: McWilliams Cousins - VA > KY > MO > IN

mylink2past — 2009-09-10 02:54:11Z

I may a decendent from you family tree. My ggg grandmother is Malinda Hockaday born april 1835 in missouri. Her father was born in kenturkcy and her mother was born in virgina. Don't know her parents name. She married Edmond Gregroy

Re: A Fisher Family of Parke County Reunion

StephenAFisher — 2009-09-08 16:31:11Z

David,
Nice to hear from you. I don't have much on the Wright Line
I'll share what I have, on the Wright line and the Fisher line.

My e-mail is stephenfisher7131@verizon.net

Steve

Re: Rukes - Esham family

whitneyparker1 — 2009-09-08 00:59:49Z

Hi, Lafayette Parker is my gg grandfather, and I am just starting out my search on my Parker family name. It sounds like there's not much information on the Parker line past William and Mary Polly Rukes Parker. Has anyone found new information that's not easily found on the internet? Any pictures or stories about this side of the family?

Also, are there ever any Parker/Rukes/Esham family reunions in the Rosedale area?

Thanks for any leads,
Whitney

Re: Fork of the Creek cemetery

fridee — 2009-09-07 06:23:51Z

i don't have a stone for sylvester helms at the adams cemetery but have a note that he is listed in "Cemetery Registry of Parke County Veterans" as being a civil war veteran and was buried at adams (forks of the creek cem. assn.) cemetery.
you should be able to find info on his military service in the military archives.
judy

Re: Adams -- Wayne and George J; William R. and Claude

Eula1907 — 2009-09-04 23:49:44Z

Thank you for your help.

Re: Adams -- Wayne and George J; William R. and Claude

jdghoosier — 2009-09-04 18:20:16Z

Old Adams Cemetery, 1/2 mile southwest of old Brewer Home, Mercer County, Kentucky are where Samuel and Anne Adams are buried. John Adams (War of 1812) and Mary Evans Adams are buried at Adams Cemetery or Forks By The Creek near Rosedale, Parke, Indiana. They have gravestones. Samuel and Anne Adams do not have existing gravestones. Only about a half dozen stones still are readable at the Old Adams Cemetery in Mercer, Kentucky.

Re: Adams -- Wayne and George J; William R. and Claude

Eula1907 — 2009-09-04 03:33:08Z

Do you have the names of the cemeteries that John & Mary and Samuel & Anne Adams are buried in?
I will try to email you at the e-mail address you posted.
Thank you for your help.

Re: Adams -- Wayne and George J; William R. and Claude

bettyaon340 — 2009-09-04 01:30:31Z

William Clark Adams, b. 16Feb1808, son of John Adams and Mary Evans. John is son of Samuel Adams and Anne Adams who are ancestors of my husband through their son William Greer Adams. Anne Adams was the dau. of William Adams and Mary Walker (both immigrants from Ireland).

Re: Adams -- Wayne and George J; William R. and Claude

Eula1907 — 2009-09-04 00:32:17Z

Can you tell me if the following people are of your Adams family.
Della Florence Adams, born 1877,died 1959 Nowata County, OK, She married George Edward Thorpe, June 3 1900, Parke Co., IN, Della was the daughter of Albert Thomas Adams and Martha C. Lewis Adams. Albert and Martha Adams are buried in Adams Cemetery in Parke Co., IN and Della is buried in Montgomery Co., KS and George Thorpe is buried in Lenapah, OK.
Albert Thomas Adams is the son of William Clark Adams, born abt 1808 Mercer Co., KY and died 1861, Jan 25, in Parke Co., IN buried in Adams Cemetery Parke Co., IN and Mary Sale, born 1812, Mercer, KY, died 1888, Jessup, Parke Co., IN
Thank you for any help.

Re: Fork of the Creek cemetery

dcorrigan54 — 2009-09-04 00:14:43Z

Sharon, thanks I will do that next time Im downtown. Muchly appreciated. debbie dcorrigan54@yahoo.com

Re: A Fisher Family of Parke County Reunion

CRA1582 — 2009-09-03 20:17:11Z

Stephen: I just came across your post about the Fisher-Wright family reunion. I am a Cramer-Fisher desendant from Mo to Texas. I am interested in more genelogy and future family reunions.
David M. Cramer

Re: Albert MANFORD Daniel----anyone know who this is?

DPOELMA — 2009-09-03 03:51:40Z

Thank you! Now if I can figure out how he might link to my family line. His name (Albert, Manford) popped up in my grandfather's lineage. Do you note any link to the William Presley Daniel line that was in Parke County? I would love to communicate and maybe find a link.
My email is cedarridgeroad "at" gmail.com.

Re: Fork of the Creek cemetery

SharonMills9998 — 2009-09-03 00:38:17Z

In looking for veteran burials in Parke County, there is the list at the Veteran's office at the CourtHouse plus two separate lists at the library. When comparing them, not all names are found on any list. For yet more information, and especially information based on actual records, check out the Indiana State Archives. They have several resources including an in-house database.

Re: Fork of the Creek cemetery

dcorrigan54 — 2009-09-02 20:40:50Z

Thanks for the info...I am looking for my gggGrandfather Sylvester Helms--his death certificate notes he was buried there--and I have had info from others that it is noted in the Burial of Veterans there. I understand that most of the markers for the graves are gone. But this is the first info that I have had that he was a veteran in the Civil War. Any info you could provide would be appreciated. thanks debbie dcorrigan54@yahoo.com

Re: Albert MANFORD Daniel----anyone know who this is?

w1zardz — 2009-09-01 21:24:17Z

This is my grandfather. First wife Married Ruby ?? in Bloomingdale, Indiana, Ruby buried in cemetary south of US40. Albert moved to Casey, IL, married Sara Blanche Bower, (known to friends as Blanche) had Betty Jane and Mary Alice, was head of School Board for years. Was owner of Blue Ribbon Bakery, in Casey, Ill. Died and buried alongside Blanche in Casey. Blanche was daughter of John F. Bower and Emma A. Evans. John F. was son of Eli Bower and Sara Hochstetler. Emma was daughter of John H. Moore and Ida Lashbrook. Eli Bower farm still in the family (over a century), run by Great-great grandson Jerry Ramsay, his son Greg, and Greg's daughters Jennifer and Megan

Re: I HAVE PICTURES OF MANY PARKE COUNTY RESIDENTS

cheidrick — 2009-08-30 01:08:41Z

I received the pictures when my husbands aunts passed away..My Barnes connection is with Martha L Barnes.Her parents were David and Sarah B Smith Barnes..If they are part of your family also please contact me at ch12581@yahoo.com..Maybe we can share information.

Thank You
Carol Heidrick
Spencer,Indiana

Re: Thomas B Robison, William M Robison, James P Robison, Daniel Robison

young2183 — 2009-08-27 02:56:14Z

Sorry, no Foster in the Robison Family Lineage that I am researching.
Kathy Robison Young

Re: Thomas B Robison, William M Robison, James P Robison, Daniel Robison

patrickrobison — 2009-08-26 20:18:35Z

Sorry, no I don't. Have not came across a Foster in my research.

Re: Thomas B Robison, William M Robison, James P Robison, Daniel Robison

nanrz — 2009-08-26 15:36:25Z

Would you have a Foster Robison married to Maude Cook in your data? Foster was connected to the RR and lived in Villa Grove Illinois most of his life. A long shot I know but his wife was from Indiana...
Nancy

Re: I HAVE PICTURES OF MANY PARKE COUNTY RESIDENTS

DEKBottum — 2009-08-26 05:45:41Z

It would be interesting to us readers if we also knew where you acquired the photos.
I have Barnes "relations" from near Judson also, who were all half-siblings to my great-grandmother Martha Weatherford Rush Strickler. Her widowed mother Eliza Jane White Weatherford married a William W. Barnes, d. 3-10-1894 at age 74 in Judson, IN (Her death certificate spells it Eliza Jane Barns, and she died at age 82 on 4-8-1904 in Judson).
The following Barnes half-sibs to my great grandmother are
from oldest to youngest, John W, George H, Frances T, and Joseph S.

George married Carrie Clark and was a dry goods store owner in Judson, no issue. Later moved to Indy. I have a nice picture of him with my great-grandmother his sister Martha Strickler, as elderly sibs.
Frances married William B Banta. I think John Barnes m. Josephine Armstrong. And Joseph Barnes I believe married Ora B. Hudson.
Most appear to be buried in Bethany Cemetery but some are in Poplar Grove, which is where most all my Newlin and quite a few Hobson Quaker relatives are buried.

I would LOVE to see old photos of these people, as George and Carrie are the ONLY ones I have photos of, to my knowledge. I may have others and just not know who they are!

Re: Thomas B Robison, William M Robison, James P Robison, Daniel Robison

young2183 — 2009-08-20 12:43:43Z

Patrick, I noticed your message was sent in 2005. By now you must have most of the information you were looking for.
My name is Kathleen June Robison Young. I too am related to Thomas B. Robison & James P. Robison.
I would like to communicate family history with you...
My e-mail address is: young2@wildblue.net
Thanks, Kathy

Re: Thomas B Robison, William M Robison, James P Robison, Daniel Robison

young2183 — 2009-08-20 12:35:15Z

Re: Wilson-Burns family

heraldraven — 2009-08-16 03:47:47Z

hey chica just so you know after looking at some records i found the marriage records for lillie and wilson but the first name isnt warner it warren.warner was married to someone else lol.i will look into it more though.

Re: Maria Louisa Smith

bambiproffitt — 2009-08-15 17:03:15Z

Hi,
I would be very interested in any information you would share with me. My email address is bambi.proffitt@yahoo.com I've had to temporarily let my subscription at ancestery.com go. I do not have any pictures of these lines of the family to share and anything I have found was from ancestery.com Thanks for your time.

Re: Archie & Martha Jackson

randljackson — 2009-08-13 20:28:30Z

I am not sure if we have communicated on this lately. I would love to see the pictures you have of these headstones. I recently found that Abraham Jackson might of been married to a mary starns deane jackson and she died in Parke co. her kids might also with the marr names of Hicks and wiley.
thanks for your efforts.

Re: Maria Louisa Smith

DavidVanFleet — 2009-08-12 14:24:38Z

Sorry, I should have said Martin Nichols Van Fleet's line back to the 1650's. This line goes back through New York. I doubled checked my files and I don't have anything on Burford.

Re: Maria Louisa Smith

BlueFam — 2009-08-11 15:29:56Z

David, you say you have VanFleets' back to the 1650's. Do you have Mary Ann Vanfleet b. April 3, 1807 in New Jersey who married William Burford? Many of their children ended up in Parke County. I would like to know who her ancestors are.
Bob

Re: Maria Louisa Smith

DavidVanFleet — 2009-08-11 14:05:36Z

It sounds like you are on the right track. If you would like more information on Van Fleets back to the 1650's and what I have on Maria Louisa send me an email.

Re: Maria Louisa Smith

blp94 — 2009-08-11 00:43:23Z

Re: Van Fleet and Smith Families
I have been researching these two lines of my family. I have not been able to go any farther than Maria Smith. Maria and Martens daughter Mary Eudocia Van Fleet Perry is my great great grandmother. As for the Van Fleets I have info after Marten's father Joshua but I am not positive I'm on the right track. If anyone is willing to share information or pictures I would be very greatful.

Re: Murrow family in Parke County

BlueFam — 2009-08-10 20:10:23Z

James Madison Murrow was born in Parke Co. 10-18-1826 and died in Jefferson Co., IA on 4-19-1853. I guess he is in Canfield Cemetery with his father Charles Murrow and a number of other Murrows.

Charles Murrow and his wife Amy Blue were cousins. His Mother, Rebecca Wallingford and Amy Blue's Mother Phoebe Wallingford were sisters. He is buried in Canfield Cemetery in Polk County, Iowa. Charles was a member of the Baptist Church. A History of Des Moines, Iowa for the year 1857 states: "At a public meeting held April 8, 1848, for the purpose of appointing a committee to adjust differences, resolutions adopted were signed by Charles Murrow.". Amy Blue Murrow and her husband Charles resided in Mason County, Kentucky until 1822 when they moved to Parke County, Indiana. They received a Land Patent in Parke Co. on 4-10-1824 (E1/2SE Sect. 20, Twp 16-N Range 6-W for 80 acres). In 1843 they moved to Henry County, Iowa where they resided for one year before moving to Jefferson County, Iowa. In 1846 they obtained a 160 acre homestead in Walnut Township, Polk County, Iowa from the government, moving there in 1847.

I am the 3rd g grandson of David Blue who married Phoebe Wallingford, Rebecca's sister.

Looking for Lilly's Family

RHamiltoninc — 2009-08-10 19:33:52Z

I am looking for my GAunt Lilly M Hall remaining family. She died on Oct 3 1949. Buried at Long Branch Cem.

Husband
Ora Hall (alive in 1949 probably gone by now)
children are
Anna 1924
Lawrence 1925
Jimmy 1928
Mary 1930

Would like to contact any living relatives. My father remembers playing with the kids as a child. He is now 83. anyone know where this family went.
thanks
Ron