A Family S History in Sister States Chronicle
A Rockport correspondent recounts genealogical notes on the Montgomery family from Indiana to Illinois. He traces John and Robert Montgomery and their descendants, links to Col. George Rogers Clark era, and recalls local kin in Luce township and Knox County. The piece praises family influence and documents early settler life and Indian associations along the Ohio River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
Illinois
John Howard Todd
Chicago Record Herald
George Rogers Clark
Col. Clark
George
Louisville
Ohio River
Old Fort Massac
Kaskasia
Ilnois River
St. Louis
Joseph Bowman Leonard Helm
William Harrod
John Montgomery
Cartan John
John
Robert
Robert Montgomery
Perry County
Duquoin
Knox County
Knoxville
Sparsley
Harvey Montgomery
Sarah Montgomery Hayes
Henry
W. H. Montgomery
N.W. Montgomery
Luce Township
Larely
Montgomery
Gentry
Eliza Montgomery
James Gentry
Allen
Wayne Gentry
Wright
Bullock
Richardson Cemetery
Taylorsport
French Island
Bowles Case Woes Rise To Supreme Court
Proceedings in the Spencer circuit court covered several matters. George M. Roberts sues Quincy L. Williams for a tract of land in Folsomville worth about 100 dollars. jurors were unable to reach a verdict after 20 hours and the case will be retried. Other actions include estate matters, private road bond sale, and venue changes. A Bowles v Ben Hur appeal was granted to the Supreme Court. Several gaming and liquor-law enforcement actions were noted, with warrants issued for multiple defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Circuit Court
George M. Roberts
Quincy L. Williams
Warrick
Folsomville
Union W. Youngblood
Oscar B. Martin
John C. Kinney
Millard Evans
Amanada Dougherty
James W. Finch
Frances Bowles
Supreme Tribe
Ben Hur
Supreme Court
John W. Thrasher
Redmond T. Grigsoy
Ernest Whitsell
Walter Whitsell
A. W. Youngblood
Gov. Ralston
William H. Connor
Connor
Illinois
State of Indiana
Robert Williamson
George Williamson
Joe Hargis
Jacob Weber
George Schreiner
Joseph Fischer
Ellis Wright
Jackson
G. Lloyd
Elijah Lloyd
Wes
Salm Elected County Chairman After County Meeting
The Democratic county central committee elected Charles H. Salm as county chairman at a Saturday township meeting. Lewis Woolfolk became secretary and Arch Stevenson treasurer. The gathering approved rules and reported strong turnout across townships with several estate and bond matters addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Central Committee
Charles H. Salm
Lewis Woolfolk
Arch Stevenson
Black Slash
A. J. Payton
August Hoch
D. I. McClary
Salm
McClary
Seereery
Henry Kersteins
Frank Kincaid
Guard Resigns as Urbana Lutheran Pastor to Lead Lima Church
Dr. Wm. L. Guard resigned as pastor of Urbana Lutheran Church at a church council meeting. His resignation takes effect January and he will begin ministry in Lima on February 1. He served Urbana eleven years and is the longest-tenured pastor in Champaign County, with his departure a matter of general regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Guard
Urbana Lutheran
Church Council
Guard
Lima
Urbana
Champaign County
Ohio
Democrat
Couple Weds at M E Parsonage. Jackson and Laswell Tie Knot
J N Jackson of Huntingburg and Miss Bessie Laswell of Owensboro Ky were married at the M E parsonage by Rev J J Robinette Wednesday afternoon. They planned a short visit to Oakland City and Oklahoma before returning to Huntingburg where Jackson runs an undertaking business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Jackson
Huntingburg
Bessie Laswell
Owensboro
M. E. Parsonage
J. J. Robinette
Spencer County History of 1856 Suffrage Nod Recalls Hen Convention
A humorous tale recounts a 19th century hen convention to vent grievances against male control. The piece likens women’s rights debates to the Charleston Standard’s thunderous opposition, framing activist effort as a spark awaiting release into liberty and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charleston
S. C
Katherine
Petruchio
Towl
Mars
Dorking
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dare Welictad
Sister States
Chant of
George R. Clark
Rebecca Brown
Spencer County
Squier
P Ictaken
Ita
Newdlam
Roverts—Williams
Warrick County
Bowles
New Democratic County Central Committee
Hammond Township
Lloyd Byrne
J. F. Burgdorf
Grandview
John M. Doyle
May’s
Cleo Cotton
Newtonville
Huff
John H. Waninger
William Racine
John Gaesser
Harrison Township
Victor Fleischman
Robt
Carter
Albert A. Kemp
Edgar Hatter
Dale
Robert Oskin
Lincoln City
A. J. Maslowsky
Mariah Hill
Jackson Township
E. J. Wright
Floyd -Sutton
Gentryville
Andy Hesson
Gerlick
Grass Township
Wnm
Link
Fred J. Bergman
Chrisney
Wayne Schriefer
Centerville
Anthony Kaiser
Midway
Clay
J. A. Koenig
Allen Herron
Buffaloville
John H. Ravens
Henry Fleischman
Acme Harvesting Machine Co
Scott Whitaker
Rosamore Hoskins
Mary E. Hoskins
Henry Helmick
Helen Laird
J. F. Alkire
C. B. Laird
Palm Lane
Henry M. Champbell
First Presbyterian Church
Laird Home
Sims Ely, Jr
Alkire
Virginia
Arizona
McNeil Company
Phoenix Arizona Gazette
Miss. Nereis
Foertsch i
Spencer County History OF 1856
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