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GOUL - Indiana [AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M RE] #5 Re: PUTNAM and LUCAS COUNTIES [Don Reynolds ] ------------------------------ X-Message: #1 Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 11:10:15, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) Subject: JACKSON - Indiana A PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF DELAWARE AND RANDOLPH COUNTIES, IND. A. W. Bowen & Co. 1894 Page 310-311-312 FRANK G. JACKSON M.D., one of the most efficient members of the medical brotherhood of Muncie, is a native of Delaware county, Ind., born November 25, 1858, the son of William N. and Sarah (Collins) Jackson. The father was a native of Greenup county, Ky., and a descendant of an old Virginia family which emigrated from Loudoun county, that state, to Ohio many years ago. The mother of the doctor was born in Delaware county, Ind., to which part of the state William N. Jackson had come with his parents in the year 1844. Thomas Jackson, the doctor's grandfather, was one of the pioneers of Muncie, in which city William N. now lives retired from active life. William N. Jackson was a soldier in the late war, entering the army, in 1862, as a member of company E, Nineteenth Indiana infantry, with which he served until the cessation of hostilities. His regiment formed a part of the army of the Potomac, and took part in all the Virginia campaigns under Gens. Meade, Hooker, McClellan, Burnside and Grant, and participated in forty-nine battles, in all of which Mr. Jackson distinguished himself as a brave and gallant soldier. At this time he is adjutant of Williams post, G.A.R., in the organization of which he was a leading spirit, and in politics he wields an influence for the republican party. Religiously he is an active member of the Methodist church, as was also his wife, who died in the year 1879. Dr. Jackson is the third in a family of eight children, and was educated in the Muncie schools, graduating from the city high school in 1878. His early inclinations led him to select the medical profession for a life work, and he began preparation for the same in 1876 with Dr. H.C. Winans, under whose able instruction he pursued his studies for some time with most encouraging results. Subsequently he enlarged his professional knowledge by attendance at the Ohio Medical college, Cincinnati, in which he completed with prescribed course, graduating in 1882. With a thorough knowledge of his profession he entered upon the practice of the same, immediately after his graduation, at Mt. Summit, Henry county, Ind., where he remained six years, at the expiration of which period he removed to Muncie, where he has since resided and where he now enjoys a large and lucrative practice, yearly becoming better known and more appreciated. The doctor has met with much more than ordinary success in his chosen calling, and stands deservedly high among his professional brethern of Muncie and Delaware county. He keeps fully abreast of the times in all matters pertaining to his profession, is a close student and wide reader, and his large experience has won for him a prominent place in the medical fraternity of eastern Indiana. The doctor is a member of the Delaware County Medical society, and is now serving as secretary of the same. He was complimented by an offer of its presidential office, but was compelled to decline the honor on account of professional duties, which required his close and constant attention. He is also a member of the Delaware District society, the State Medical society and the American Medical association, to the last named of which he has been chosen delegate a number of times. His connection with the Masonic order is very prominent, having served in different official capacities at different times, and in 1891 was elected worshipful master of Delaware lodge, No. 46. He is considered one of the brightest blue lodge Masons in Muncie, and is widely and favorably known in the order throughout the state. The doctor is a charter member of Walterhouse camp, S. of V., and was also an original member of new Castle lodge, S. of V., in the organization of which he took an active part. For the past two years he has been surgeon of the Indiana division, and in 1890 was the accredited delegate at large for the state of Indiana to the national commandery, which convened at St. Joseph, Mo. In addition to the above fraternal orders, Dr. Jackson is also a member of Twa Twa tribe of Red Men, in which he is as active as in the other societies with which he is so prominently identified. Politically the doctor is a republican, and manifests a lively interest in public affairs. He has been successful financially, having by close attention to his profession succeeded in accumulating a valuable property, his real estate holding in Muncie being considerable. In 1892 he was made health officer, being the first official of the kind in the city, and he has since discharged the duties of the position with commendable fidelity. In 1883 Dr. Jackson was united in marriage with Miss Jesse Ice, daughter of E. T. Ice, of Mt. Summit, Ind., to which union two children have been born, Lola J. and Sarah R. The family are members of the First Baptist church and are among the esteemed residents of Muncie, where they enjoy the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends. ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 11:10:19, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) Subject: JAMES/JOHN JACKSON - Indiana A PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF DELAWARE AND RANDOLPH COUNTIES, IND. A. W. Bowen & Co. 1894 Page 728-729 JAMES H. JACKSON. - The following biography is written of one who has passed from the scenes of his earthly labors, but who has left behind him a record of an honest and industrious life, filled with kind deeds to those around him. James Jackson was born in Shelby county, Ohio, February 6, 1823, a son of Jesse and Mary Jackson, both natives of Virginia, and both of English birth. He emigrated from Ohio to Delaware county, Ind., in the year 1873, and located in Perry township, where he engaged in the pursuit of agriculture. He married December 1, 1845, Miss Elizabeth West, a daughter of Thomas and Mary (Benbow) West, both of whom were natives of South Carolina, of english descent. Mrs. Jackson was one of six children, and she became the mother of four, as follows: John B., born September 3, 1846; Edward D., born March 28, 1849; Elizabeth J., born February 11, 1853; the wife of Jacob H. Kilmore, of Henry county, and Emma C., born March 22, 1859; the wife of Mark Swearengen. After his marriage, Mr. Jackson located on his farm, and faithfully followed agricultural pursuits until he was called away by death, October 28, 1889. He was a man of excellent traits of character, kind, but just, and was a capable manager of his business. The fine farm of 184 acres of good land was earned by his own efforts, and he took great comfort in thinking how well he had provided for those dependent upon him. His remains lie in the peaceful cemetery at Mount Pleasant. Both he and his excellent wife, who still survives, were members of the United Brethren church, and were faithful in their attendance and support. Mr. Jackson always manifested the interest of a good citizen in the affairs of the nation, and voted with the republican party. He was in all respects a representative citizen, and his death was felt as a personal loss, not only by his immediate relatives, but by the people of his township, who had learned to respect him for his sterling worth and manly character. Page 724 JOHN B. JACKSON. - Delaware county, Ind., is noted not only for its fine farms, but also for its wide awake and progressive citizens, and many of these reside in Perry township. Among the latter may be named John B. Jackson, who was born in Delaware county, September 3, 1846, a son of James H. and Elizabeth (West) Jackson, whose sketch precedes this. John B. Jackson was the eldest of the family of our children, and lived with his parents until he was twenty-one, having attended the common schools during the winters, as was the custom of the boys of the time and neighborhood. When he was twenty-two he entered upon the life of school teacher, and successfully continued it for some time. Mr. Jackson was married July 2, 1870, to Miss Elizebeth J. Marshall, daughter of Miles and Elizabeth (Bell) Marshall, and by this union became the father of five children, as follows: Miles H., born December 12, 1871; Clyde E., born April 27, 1873, but was taken away September 12, of the same year; Fatima L., born December 20, 1875, who now is one of the efficient teachers of Delaware county; Gola M., born April 9, 1877, and Eva E., born November 16, 1881. After his marriage, Mr. Jackson bought 100 acres of land and began the cultivation of it, giving up the teacher's profession entirely. He is now the owner of 140 acres, which are under a high state of cultivation, and he is considered one of the prosperous farmers of the community in which he resides. Socially, Mr. Jackson is a member of the Masonic order, belonging to Whitney lodge, No. 229, at New Burlington. In his political opinions, he is a republican, and has efficiently filled the office of assessor of Perry township for five years, and is at present serving as trustee of the same. He possesses in a marked degree the respect of the community and is justly entitled to a prominent place among the representative citizens of Perry township and Delaware county. ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 11:41:12, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) Subject: ENGLE - Indiana INDIANA WORLD WAR RECORDS GOLD STAR HONOR ROLL 1914-1918 A.W. Bowen & Co. 1921 - page 523 ENGLE, JESSE HOWARD Private S.A.T.C. (w/photo) Son of Henry O. and Emma Engle; born April 5, 1894, Francesville, Pulaski County, Ind. Laborer. Entered service June 30, 1918, Winamac, Ind. Sent to Valparaiso University. Assigned to Company C, Training Detachment. Transferred to Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College, College Station, Tex.; assigned to Student Army Training Corps. Died of pneumonia October 10, 1918, College Station, Tex. Buried at Francesville, Ind. ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 11:41:08, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) Subject: WARD L. GOUL - Indiana INDIANA WORLD WAR RECORDS GOLD STAR HONOR ROLL 1914-1918 Indiana Historical Commission 1921, page 363 GOUL, WARD L. Engineer, C.A.C. (w/photo) Son of Jesse L. and Alice Goul; born December 15, 1891, Marion, Ind. Moved to Madison County in 1902. Laborer. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army August 31, 1914, Anderson, Ind. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio. Transferred to Coast Artillery School, Ft. Monroe, Va. Overseas in March, 1918; assigned to 56th Coast Artillery. Died January 25, 1919, in Evacuation Hospital No. 28, from wounds received in action. Buried in American Cemetery, Nantes, France. ------------------------------ X-Message: #5 Date: Mon, 08 Feb 1999 13:49:54 -0600 From: Don Reynolds Subject: Re: PUTNAM and LUCAS COUNTIES I spent a couple of days at the Center for Archival Collections in Bowling Green last week working with PUTNAM County Birth and Death records. I have quite a few handwritten pages of information for my families that I will enter into a Word 97 file over the next week or so and wonder if it would be helpful to post this data to OHIO FOOTSTEPS once completed. The data includes, for the Putnam County Index of Births -- name, entry #, date of birth, volume and page. For the Index to Deaths in Putnam County -- name, date of death, volume and page. The years covered are from 1867 to 1920. The families I have information on are: REYNOLDS, ROWER, BARNES, DUNLAP, THUSTON(THURSTON), WICKHAM, SIMS, GUFFEY, and HUNT. I believe I have most of the entries for these families during the period covered, especially for the first six names. If it is appropriate to post this kind of information to this site, then I am open to suggestions on the best way to do so. By that I mean, I want to make certain that most of the people who use this site would be able to view the information once posted. So, is it better to enter into a Word 97 document (with or without a table format?) and post to an e-mail with no attachment, or use Excel 97? I use Windows 95 and have Office 97 installed. Or is there a better way to make the information accessible? By the way I really liked my first-time experience at the Center for Archival Collections. The lady on duty was very helpful. They also, as expected have great resources. For example, I was able to find a lengthy obituary in the Delphos Courant published December 23, 1911 that I have been trying to find for many years.... William and Eliza Rower died together of asphyxiation in Kalida, Ohio on December 19, 1911 at ages 89 and 86. They were the last of the original ROWER Family who settled in Putnam County in 1849. For LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO I am also willing to post information I copied from the Toledo Blade Obituary Index found in the Toledo Library if there is an interest... Families I copied last week include DRAGON, FEENEY, QUEENAN, HOLLISTER and a few names in between.... Information includes -- name, address, death date, newspaper date obituary or death notice was printed, and age if it is was in the notice. On the 8 sheets I copied, the earliest date was 1850 for Elsie Hollister who lived on Cherry Street and the latest date was in 1968 . I could also scan these 8 pages if there is a way to post the images. I understand there are restrictions on what can be read by the software that processes our messages. I would appreciate hearing your suggestions. Don Reynolds Researching: REYNOLDS, TIPPING, HOLLISTER, QUEENAN, HALLET, BARNES, HOOPMAN, DUNLAP, SPAIN, LONG, ROWER, PIERCY, COBB, ROGERS, SIDDALL, TALLMAN, THUSTON, WICKHAM, BOONE, CHOPLIN, LUCAS, RAMEY, RUDY, CORL, HAIGHT, ROAKES, ROKES, WEST, WOODRUFF, CAMPBELL, GRAY/GREY, ALGOE, and BUCHANAN Families. ------------------------------ End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V99 Issue #85 ******************************************