Indiana

Akonapi Tribe

Akonapi Indians.  A people mentioned in the ancient Walam Olum record of the Delawares , with whom they fought during their migrations. Brinton, who identities them with the Akowini of the same tradition, thinks it probable that they lived immediately north of Ohio River in Ohio or Indiana. He regards Akowini as “correspondent” with Sinako, and Towakon with Towako; the latter he identities with the Ottawa, called by the  Delawares Taway. If this identification be correct, it is likely that the Akonapi were the Sinago branch of the Ottawa.

Indian Tribes of Indiana and Illinois, 1822

The article “Indian Tribes of Indiana and Illinois, 1822” provides a historical overview of the native tribes that once inhabited the Illinois and Indiana. It details the significant changes these tribes experienced, including the sale of their lands and their subsequent displacement. Many of these tribes have either reluctantly remained on their ancestral lands or have been scattered, moving to new territories beyond the Mississippi River. The article reflects on the once populous villages of these tribes and the uncertainty surrounding their whereabouts in 1822.

Condition of Tribes by State in 1890

Condition of the Arkansas Indians in 1890 Total                    250 Indians in prisons, not otherwise enumerated        32 Self-supporting Indians, Taxed                            218 The civilized (self-supporting) Indians of Arkansas number 218, 146 males and 72 females, and are distributed as follows: Pulaski County, 47; Sebastian County, 47; other counties with 11 or less in each, 124. The Indians of Arkansas are mostly in a county bordering on the Indian Territory, and in the county containing the state capital.  There are not enough to form a distinctive class. Condition of the Connecticut Indians in 1890 The civilized, (self-supporting) Indians of Connecticut, counted in the … Read more

Indian Villages in the Eel River Valley

Eel River Bog

Here we must pause to note a difference of opinion as to the exact location of the Turtle’s Village. Calvin Young in his very interesting book on Little Turtle has attempted to show that this village was in the northeast part of Whitley county, northwest of Blue River Lake, where Blue River divides that lake from what is known as Little Devil’s Lake. He produces good evidence to show that there was an ancient Indian village on that favorable spot. Blue River is a tributary of Eel River and that would harmonize the many references about the Turtle Village being … Read more

Shawnee Indians

The Shawnee Tribe, meaning “southerners,” is recognized for its significant role in the history of numerous regions across the United States, with its name reflected in places from Pennsylvania to Georgia. The Shawnee were part of the Algonquian linguistic group, closely related to tribes such as the Fox, Sauk, and Kickapoo. Known for their frequent migrations, the Shawnee had historic settlements in locations like the Cumberland River Valley and Ohio, forming five primary divisions, including Chillicothe and Piqua. Their complex history of relocation, resistance against European settlers, and leadership under figures like Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa has made them a central part of early American history. Shawnee populations were dispersed over time, eventually settling primarily in Oklahoma by the 20th century.

Potawatomi in the Early 1800’s

Potawatomi Farming Village

Never heard of the Potawatomi Indian Tribe? The Potawatomi Nation is a sister tribe to the Ottawa and Ojibwe (Chippewa.) At one time, they were part of the same tribe and living somewhere in the vicinity of Canada’s Maritime Provinces or perhaps, New England. As the tribe gradually migrated westward along the edge of Lake Erie, it eventually broke up into three bands, which eventually became distinct tribes. The three tribes still share very similar cultural traditions and languages. Although they never lived in permanent villages until the early 1800s, the Three Sister Tribes had very rich cultural traditions. Still … Read more

Chippewa Indians

Catlin, George - 334, Chippeway Village and Dog Feast at the Falls of St. Anthony; lodges build with birch-bark: Upper Mississippi

Chippewa Indians. The earliest accounts of the Chippewa associate them particularly with the region of Sault Sainte Marie, but they came in time to extend over the entire northern shore of Lake Huron and both shores of Lake Superior, besides well into the northern interior and as far west as the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota.

Bee Family Census Records

Louisa Jane "Elia" Bell Bee Waller Moore

Census records says his (Jasper Bee/Bea) parents are from Indiana Here are the Census reports on his family with his white wife. 1900 Indian Territory now Oklahoma Jasper N. Bea- M. Born Nov 1857 age 42 Born in MO. Both Parents from Indiana, Farmer, married 12 years Hanna E.- F. Born June 1867 age 32 had 6 children only 5 living. Born in Illinois both parents born in Ohio Children Mary H.- F. Born Feb 1890 age 10 Born in Kansas [Willora Bee her half sister was born Oct 1889 in Ok. means both women caring children during same time … Read more

History of Madison County Indiana

The book presently being added is volume 2 of John Forkner’s “History of Madison County, Indiana.” This volume contains the biographies submitted by “subscribers” to the manuscript prior to its publication. Generally, most county biographical volumes of history provide a rich view of the life of inhabitants in said county.

Indiana Civil War Pensions

Indiana Pension Records Boone County Houk, William , Application Abstract Clark County Anderson, James Brady, Levi , Widow’s Application & Misc. Elkhart County McFarren, James, Widow’s Application Grant County Boyer, Amandus , Invalid Application Abstract Delaney, John , Invalid Application & Abstracts Hancock County Manning,  Joel , Invalid Application & Misc. Howard County Atkisson, James W. , Invalid Application & Misc. Brass, Alexander , Invalid Application & Questionnaire Crousore, Andrew R. , Mother’s Application & Abstracts Jessup, Thomas J. , Misc. Papers & Csr Shaw,  James C. , Invalid, Widow’s Applications & Misc. Snow, John M. , Widow’s Application Johnson County Settles, Isaac , Invalid Application Lawrence County Evans, Elijah , Information & Death … Read more

Indiana Census Records

Indiana 1820 – 1850 Census Records found online. Indiana 1860 -1930 Census Records 1820 Lawrence County Indiana (hosted by USGenWeb Census Project ) Index Part 1 Posey County Indiana (hosted by USGenWeb Census Project ) Index Part 1 Spencer County Indiana (hosted by USGenWeb Census Project ) Index Part 1 See Census Images Online for ALL Counties! 1830 Boone County Indiana (hosted by USGenWeb Census Project ) Index Part 1 Fountain County Indiana (hosted by USGenWeb Census Project ) Index Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Totals Hendricks County Indiana (hosted by USGenWeb Census Project ) Index Part … Read more

Indiana 1860 – 1930 Census Records

Indiana 1860 – 1930 Census Records found online. Indiana 1820 -1850 Census Records 1860 Benton County Indiana (hosted by USGenWeb Census Project ) Index Boone County Indiana 1860 Boone County Mortality Schedule Index Fountain County Indiana (hosted by USGenWeb Census Project ) Covington Troy Township Covington Troy Township Covington Troy Township Troy Township Troy Township Logan Township Logan Township – Attica Logan Township – Attica Shawnee Township Shawnee Township Davis Township Wabash Township Van Buren Township Van Buren Township Richland Township Richland Township Richland Township Cain Township Cain Township Jackson Township Jackson Township Mill Creek Township Fulton Township Index (A-B) … Read more

Indiana Cemetery Transcriptions, Porter to Putnam

Indiana Cemetery records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the Indiana county. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Porter County Following Cemeteries (hosted at Porter County, Indiana Tombstone Transcription Project) Adams Cemetery Blachly Cemetery Cadwell Cemetery Clifford Cemetery Deep River Cemetery Frame Cemetery Glenn Kinnery Farm Cemetery Gossett Cemetery Hoosier Nest Cemetery Kinne #1 Cemetery Kinne #2 Cemetery Kinne #3 Cemetery Lansing Burying Ground Leonard Cemetery Sacred Heart Cemetery St. Paul Catholic Cemetery Sauk Trail Cemetery Sedley … Read more

Pike County Indiana Cemetery Transcriptions

Indiana Cemetery records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the Indiana county. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Pike County Following Cemeteries (hosted at Pike County Indiana INGenWeb Project) Clay Township Jefferson Township Lockhart Township Logan Township Madison Township Marion Township Monroe Township Patoka Township Washington Township Cemetery Index Cemetery Maps  

Indiana Cemetery Transcriptions, Morgan to Perry

Indiana Cemetery records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the Indiana county. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Morgan County Following Cemeteries (hosted at Morgan County, Indiana Tombstone Transcription Project) Friendship Park Cemetery Index Friendship Park Cemetery Stitt Maxwell Cemetery Newton County Following Cemeteries (hosted at Newton County Indiana USGenWeb Project) Lake township Lincoln Township McClellan Township Beaver Township Jackson Township Washington Township Iroquois Township Jefferson township Grant Township Noble County Hosted at Noble County Public Library) … Read more