Throwback Thursday : Dad Addressing the School Board

The Alexandrian, Alexandria, Indiana
July 8, 1996, page 1

Back in the summer of 1986, my dad addressed the Alexandria-Monroe School Board regarding concerns regarding staffing issues in the schools.  He made the front page, and this was the start of his political career on the board. 

Bloomington Evening World, June 17, 1916 page 3

Bloomington Evening World
June 17, 1916, page 3

ELLETTSVILLE items

Robert Gilliland is confined to his home on account of heart trouble.

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Robert Farrell Gilliland (1849-1916) was my maternal 3x-step-great grandfather.  He married my 3x-great grandmother, Mary Ellen (Swafford) Davis on November 15, 1884.  They had 2 children together, and raised the 2 children of Mary's daughter, Ida Davis.

Robert died August 4, 1916 at Whitehall, Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana.  He is buried in the M.E. Cemetery in Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana.

Obituary : Barbara Helen (Haley) Easterday (1835-1908)

Evangelical Messenger
April 15, 1908, page 23

EASTERDAY - Barbara Helen Easterday, nee Haley, daughter of Rev. Geo. Haley, was born at Goshen, Hardin Co., O., Nov. 20, 1835, and died at her home at Portland, Ind., March 28, 1908.  In 1853 she was united in marriage with Christian Easterday.  This union was blessed with 3 sons and 3 daughters.  The youngest preceded her in death.  Mother Easterday was converted when only ten years of age.  She united with our Church and remained faithful.  Her daily life was a living testimony to the saving and keeping power of the grace of God.  She was a true Christian, blessed with a kind, sympathetic and humble disposition, and was esteemed by all who knew her.  She leaves husband, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 19 grandchildren, 4 brothers, 2 sisters and a host of other relatives and friends.  Franklin S. Erne

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Barbara Helen (Haley) Easterday was my paternal 2x-great grandaunt, our common ancestors are George J. and Rachel (Gary) Haley.  Her children were William B., John G., Philemon, Rachel and Mary Abbie.  The family lived in Fulton County, Ohio for a time before moving to Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.