Tuesday, July 09, 2013

Family Books in the Jay County, Indiana Historical Society Library, Letters E-F

Received this list of the family books at the Jay County, Indiana Historical Society Library and wanted to share.  The Library is located at 903 East Main Street, Portland, Indiana 47371.  Email : research@jaycountyhistory.org

Eagy
Edmundson
Egy
Ehrhart
Eley
Elkins
Emely
Emmons
Evans

Falls
Fear
Felabom
Felty
Fennig
Fenton
Fifer
Figel
Fillhard
Finch
Fish
Flauding
Fleagle
Flesher
Flory
Foster
Franck
Franklin
Frasher
Fruit
Fruits


Monday, July 08, 2013

Jacob Eiler (1829-1903), Henry County, Indiana

Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.

Jacob Eiler (1829-1903) was the son of Samuel Eiler and Susannah Snider.  His marriage to Phebe Crull occurred April 5, 1850 in Henry County, Indiana. Prior to searching this database, I didn't have the maiden name of his wife, nor the exact date of their marriage.


"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XXFT-PXS : accessed 25 Jun 2013), Jacob Eiler and Phebe Crull, 1850.

Jacob was Eileen's maternal first cousin five times removed.  The common ancestor is through John Snider and Elizabeth ________.  The couple was living in 1850 census in Jeffferson Township, Wayne County, Indiana.  Haven't yet done any further research on this couple, but believe they ended up in Arcadia, Hamilton County, Indiana.

Sunday, July 07, 2013

Mystery Photo


This mystery photo was found by my parents hidden behind another picture frame.  Could it be a family photo?

If it is, likely it is from my maternal line, perhaps the Wright family?  I need to compare it against some other photos of this line to see if the house is recognizable, etc.

Anyone know the time frame this photo was taken based on the clothing?

Note how the gentleman is standing far away from the women.

Any clues or comments will be appreciated.