Query: Mahala Hough/Hardy, Clark/Scott Counties

                Request recommendation for where to search and possible local researchers to determine:
1) parents/ancestors of Mahala Hough, nee Hardy, born 10 Oct 1819 in New Washington, Clark County, IN;  died 31 Mar 1885, Lexington, Scott County, IN;  wife of Clinton Rush Hardy. Possible parents John Hough? and Nancy Ridge?
2) Death information about Nancy Ridge, nee Hough, if determined to be Mahala's mother.
                Thanks.

Richard Weiss
3147 Ducommun Ave
San Diego, CA 92122
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