Query: Malachi Thomas, Pike County

            My g-grandparents were Marguery (Mary) K. Thomas b: 29 Dec 1845 d: 8 May 1918 & was married on 13 Sep 1867 to George Washington McAtee b: 15 April 1842 d: 20 May 1924. Both lived & died in Pike Co, IN & are buried in Little Zion Cemetery near Union, Pike Co, IN.

            Marguery K. Thomas parents were Malachi B. Thomas b: Feb 1820 in Indiana died 22 Feb 1880 in Pike Co, IN & Ruth Hillman b: 9 Oct 1821 in Mason Co, KY died after 1880. They were married in Pike Co, IN on 17 May 1842. Malachi’s father was born in either KY or TN (conflicting Census information). Malachi's occupation is listed as a farmer in the US Census. Most records list Malachi's middle initial as "B", but other documents list it as "S". This was confusing at first, but most of the "reliable" data bases list it as "B".

            I have considerable information on Ruth Hillman, but additional information on Malachi is very minimal. The problem in finding more information on Malachi Thomas is threefold.  1) US Census prior to 1850 does not include family members names or exact ages. By the time the 1850 US Census was taken, Malachi was 30 years old , was married & no longer living at home; 2) Malachi was born in 1820, this is before either the Indiana or Pike Co began keeping birth records; 3) Malachi died before 1882, the year when when Indiana began keeping death records.

            Also I know that he is buried in Little Zion Cemetery near Union, Pike Co, IN. This cemetery is associated with the Primitive Baptist Church. However, the Church does not maintain any death records. Malachi Thomas had several children, one of his younger sons was also named Malachi B. Thomas. Malachi the younger's life is well documented as he was very successful in the Pike Co, IN school system.

William E. Beasley

12 Timberline Dr

Blue Grass, Iowa 52726

563-381-4366

email: wbmecon@aol.com 

Query: Martin Tade/Mary Knipe, Knox County

            My 3rd. great grandmother was Mary Knipe born 1807 England; she married Martin Tade in Wythe County, Virginia, in 1827. Martin Tade was born circa 1800-1810 in Wythe County Virginia.  According to the 1830 census they were living in Knox County, Indiana.

            Their first daughter Elizabeth Tade was buried in Knox Co, IN, Royal Oak Cemetery in Dec 1831. One family researcher states that the Knipe family (Mary's parents) migrated from Virginia during the spring of 1828 via the Wilderness Trail through the Cumberland Gap, KY and across to Knox Co, IN. They arrived in Knox Co, IN, in Nov 1828. I am not positive, but we believe the Tade & Knipe families traveled together.

            Martin appears in Knox land & legal records in 1835 & 1836. He does not show up in the 1840 Knox County, Indiana, census. Their youngest child Jane Tade was born circa 1838 per US Census.  Neither Martin nor his family appear in the 1840 US Census records. Mary, his wife does appear in the 1850 Knox County, Indiana census, but Martin is noticeably missing. We cannot find any addition records for Martin. We are assuming that he either died or abandoned the family after 1837-1838 period. 

            We also know that Mary Knipe & Martin Tade's Children are:

John Tade b: Sept 1828 in VA, d: 25 Apr 1886, b: Royal Oaks Cemetery, Knox Co, IN

Elizabeth Tade b:Feb 1830, d: Dec 1831, b: Royal Oaks Cemetery, Knox Co, IN

Mary Tade b: Aug 1831, d: Sept 1859, b: Royal Oaks Cemetery, Knox Co, IN

Thomas Tade b: Mar 1834, d: Sept 1872, b: Royal Oaks Cemetery, Knox Co, IN

Jane Tade b: circa 1838

We are trying to determine who Martin Tade's parents are.  Any information you have on this family would be appreciated.

Penny Tade Beasley

12 Timberline Drive

Blue Grass, IA 52726

563-381-4366

wbmecon@aol.com

Query: Ida May Morrical, Winchester, Indiana

            Searching for information on Ida May MORRICAL (Green); b 1883, d 6/1/1950, Winchester, Indiana --In particular Ida's parentage, siblings.

Renee Rule
19561 Tradewinds Dr.

Noblesville, IN 46062 srrule@gmail.com

Query: Jesse Green/Sarah Gillum, Randolph County

            Searching for information on Jesse GREEN Jr.; parents Jesse GREEN Jr., b 1/3/1779 Halifax Co, NC, d 9/14/1838 in Randolph County, Indiana. Buried at Dunkirk Cemetery. Married Sarah Gillum.
            Also searching for information on Sarah GILLUM (Gilliam)  b 3/11/1772 in NC, d 9/27/1873, Randolph County, buried at Dunkirk Cemetery. In particular, Sarah's siblings and parents, grandparents.

Renee Rule
19561 Tradewinds Dr.

Noblesville, IN 46062
srrule@gmail.com

New Databases: Purdue, Valpo, Indiana State Evansville and More

Heads up, Boilermakers, Crusaders, and Eagles! We have just added new databases for Purdue, Valparaiso, and Indiana State - Evansville. Also new to the site is a list of injured coal miners.

These databases are available to members of the Indiana Genealogical Society. Not a member? Join today and get access to these and more than 1,800 other databases to help you with your Indiana research.

Indiana State University - Evansville:
- Graduates of Indiana State University Evansville (1977)
An index of 403 students who graduated from Indiana State University Evansville, as listed in a 1977 commencement program. This index includes the student's name, the degree they received, and their subject of study. NOTE: In 1985 Indiana State University Evansville became the University of Southern Indiana.

Purdue University:
- Graduates of Purdue University, West Lafayette (1943)
An index of 399 students who graduated from Purdue University, as listed in a 1943 commencement program. This index includes the student's name, hometown, and the degree they received.

Valparaiso University:
- Graduates of Valparaiso University, Valparaiso (1908)
An index of 221 students who graduated from Valparaiso University, as listed in a 1908 commencement program. This index includes the student's name, hometown, the degree they received, and their subject of study.

Statewide Records:
- Coal Miners Injured in Indiana (1881)
An index of coal miners who were injured in Indiana coal mines, as listed in an 1881 annual report from the state mine inspector. This index includes the miner's name, the county and name of the coal mine, and the date and details of their injury.

New Databases: Mortality Schedules, Funeral Homes and More

Looking for more records to explore? We have new databases for Fayette, Gibson, Owen, Pike, St. Joseph, Union, and Vermillion counties. Check them out:

FREE Database:

- Index to Records of West, Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home, Spencer, Owen County, Indiana (1925-1928)
An index of 292 entries in a funeral home record book. The index contains the deceased's name and the date of their record, as well as the page their entry can be found on. This database was contributed by Randi Richardson.

Members-Only Databases:

These databases are available to members of the Indiana Genealogical Society. Not a member? Join today and get access to these and more than 1,800 other databases!

Fayette County:
- Index to Mortality Schedule for Fayette County, Indiana (1870)
An index of 82 people who died between June 1869 and May 1870, as listed on the county’s 1870 mortality schedule. This database includes their age, sex, place of birth and month of death, as well as the enumeration and page number their entry can be found on.

Gibson County:
- Index to Mortality Schedule for Gibson County, Indiana (1870)
An index of 241 people who died between June 1869 and May 1870, as listed on the county’s 1870 mortality schedule. This database includes their age, sex, place of birth and month of death, as well as the enumeration and page number their entry can be found on.

Pike County:
- Enumeration of Adult Males in Jefferson Township, Pike County, Indiana (1889)
Browsable digital listing of a transcription of an 1889 enumeration of white males and colored males age 21 and over, as done by a county assessor. This transcription listed the male's name and his age.  This database was contributed by Ron Darrah.

St. Joseph County:
- Graduates of High Schools in St. Joseph County, Indiana (1928)
Browsable digital listing of all the students who graduated from high schools in the county, as listed in a 1928 public schools manual. This database was contributed by Ron Darrah.

- Teachers in St. Joseph County, Indiana (1928)
Browsable digital listing of all the teachers in the county, as listed in a 1928 public schools manual. This database was contributed by Ron Darrah.

Union County:
- Index to Mortality Schedule for Union County, Indiana (1870)
An index of 66 people who died between June 1869 and May 1870, as listed on the county’s 1870 mortality schedule. This database includes their age, sex, place of birth and month of death, as well as the enumeration and page number their entry can be found on.

Vermillion County:
- Index to Mortality Schedule for Vermillion County, Indiana (1870)
An index of 139 people who died between June 1869 and May 1870, as listed on the county’s 1870 mortality schedule. This database includes their age, sex, place of birth and month of death, as well as the enumeration and page number their entry can be found on.