Uncle Len Bailey Sheds Light On Ancestry Of Sullivan County Figure
A vintage interview with 85 year old Uncle Len Bailey recounts his early life in Lawrence and Sullivan counties, his family roots tracing back to 18th century Irish and Dutch ancestors, and his long service as court house janitor and local railroad worker. He recalls circus visits, early town life, schools, politicking, and the 19th century community scene with humor and detail.
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Bob White
Secret Service
L. Bailey
Uncle Len
South Main Street
County Court House
Ecourt
Sullivan County
Encle Len
G O’cloerk
Union
Len
Ian
Court House
Julius Caesar
Nie
Econuld
Questien
Tinele Len
Lawrence Corny
Feren Mies
Bedford
John Vsandy
Chas
Tepticky
Charles
Hailes
Frentucky
Atlantic
Charles Beller
Maltia Smithy
Tan
Foitican
Palmer's Prairie
John
Washington County
Lawrence County
Rebecca
Levi
Harrison
Gideon
Sallie
Lena
Ann
Joe
William Benefield
Illinois
Mississippi
New Orleans
Galena
Ill
Willis
Blue River
White River
Wabash
Ohio
Charleston
Polk
State Senate
Lash Wagner
Mike Wagner
Caledonia
Ilinois
Shelburn
D. J
John Bailey
Betsy Henry
Sullivan
Tarleton (Taft) Hawkins
Ancleen
Jimmie Anderson
Bloomington
Springville
Bloomfield
Smith's Ferry
Linton
Curry Prairie
Charles -Bailey
John Anderson
Betsy Bailey
Salle
Lucinda
Ransom
Leha
William
Richard Houston
Oacinda
Thomas Mitchell
Towa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Sarah McGrew
Willis Liston
Jennie
Frate Liston
Vincennes
John Benefield
Richard Bailey
Werschel Benefield
Stella Benefield
Elizabeth Benefield
Taft Hawkins
Ward Hawkins
Ransom U Hawkins
John Hawkins
Sam Patton
Tiny Hawkins
Florence Higbee
Mary Hawkins
Danville
May Hawkins
Dave Downs
Iowa
Palmer Prairie School
Gardner School
Green Gardner
Lewis Davis
James Beard
Davis
Uncle Jen
George
Sullivan Public Square
Stewart’s
Washington Street
Dr. Thompson
Meisnenhelder
van Amberg
Bailey
Goldberg
Henry Dooley
Henry K. Wilson
Freeborn Garretson
Wilson
Jos. W. Wolfe
Joseph W. Wolfe
Jesse Haddon
Levi Maxwell
John S. Davis
Lettie Osborn
John Osborne
Thomas Osborne
Belle Hyde
Leona
Lettie
Pat
Dugger Coal Company
Joen
Lettie Bailey
Mary
John Willis
Dr. Murphy
Jimny Gardner
Billy Marlowe
Evi
Doc” Crowder
Dan Werbert
Shalter
Kirkham
Benefield
Dan
Shaker
Lucas & Russell
Smock
Irv Catlin
People’s State Bank
Court House Yard
Jim Catlin
Irv
Lettie Osborne
Bobby Sherman
Sherman
T. K. Sherman
Section Street
Lloyd
Botts
Crowder
Weir
J. J. Thompson
Mahan
Terre Haute
Billy Evans
John Evans
Terre Haute-Caledonia
Strawberry Till
John Bridwell
Judge Bridwell
South Section
Taft
Hawkins
Major Stewart
Palmer’s Prairie
Liberty
Pleasant Green
Turman’s Creek
Fairbanks
Hopewell-Dix
Capt. Briggs
Carlsle
James W. Hinkle
Squire McDonald
James Hinkle
Irvin Catlin
Billy Catlin
Crawley
McKinley
Freeman
Daniel Turner
John Caster
Mallett
Leyi Maxwell
Burton Shoe
Joe Wolfe
George Parks
Fotts
Wim
McCammon
Egra Meeks
East Washington Street
Joatright
Ekvyans
North Main Street
Dick Thompson
Dan Voorhees
Jim Secrest
John G. Davis
Clay County
Tom Mann
Joe Gray
Henry Wilson
Curry’s Prairie
Narrows
Davenport
Independence
Tuebenan County
John Robbins
Tom
Baileys
Merom
Oe Bridge
John Dodds
B. & T. H. Railroad
Perry Blue
Big Ditch
Switz City
John Burton
Caele Len
John Bogers
Richard Park
Old Cemetery
Samuel Judah
Indiana
Billy Powers
Chranicki
Moffett
Harris
Trenderson
Bridwell
Court House Foundation
Indianapolis
Bert Lutz
Bert
Cap
Ebbersole
Perkins
St Plum
Brethren
Deacon Hartsock
Gosport
Ed Bascombe
Solsberry
Dick Bledsoe
Inlaw
Hardshell Church
Church House
Hansford
Hardshell
Si Plum
Salina Baker
Real Estate Transfers in Sullivan County Summary
Furnished by local agents lists multiple land and coal property transfers across Bass Township Haddon Township Merom and Hymera. Buyers include Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Co Hymera State Bank and individual sellers with prices ranging from 10 to 10 000 dollars for dozens of acres and lots.
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Sciroeder & Price
Sherman Building
Sullivan County
Haddon Township
Rush L. Davis
Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Co
Martha KE. McKinney
Jacob Cox
Jackson Hill Coal & Coke Co
William C. Bourn
Jackson Hill Coal End Coke Co
Leng A. MelKinnery
Rush H. Snyder
Jackson Will Coal and Coke Co
Ora X. Robbins
James H. Conner
Hymera
Alonzo P. Smith
Hymera State Bank
Keen
Arthur Harding
UW Hymera State Bank
White Ash Coal Co
Marcarel A. Britton
Sadie Canifax
Allen's Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Advertisement
When rubbers pinch use Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder shaken into shoes or sprinkled in the foot bath. Ideal for breaking in new shoes. Rest and comfort for tired swollen feet. Sold everywhere for 25 cents.
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Allen
Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union Offer One Year Papers
Two newspapers, the Terre Haute Star and the Sullivan Union, offer a combined one year subscription for five dollars. Subscribers receive access to both papers for a single rate.
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Terre Waute Star and Sullivan Union
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