Abstracts of over 600 wills for Vanderburgh County, Indiana, extracted by Mrs. Arthur C. Bitterman. Book A was typed by Mrs. James A. Gentry, book B typed by Mrs. Marvin J. Huff, and published as one by the Vanderburgh Chapter of the DAR. Book A primarily covers wills written or filed within the time period of 1823-1849 and book B includes the years of 1849-1873. In both cases there are wills that fall outside those dates.
Genealogy of the descendants of John Walker of Wigton, Scotland, with records of a few allied families : also war records and some fragmentary notes pertaining to the history of Virginia, 1600-1902
The text details the events leading to and during Lord Dunmore’s War, sparked by illegal encroachments into the Vandalia Colony and violent acts against Native Americans by Virginians. It highlights the treaties made with various tribes and the resultant loss of their lands. The war began in response to brutal murders committed by settlers, leading to conflict with the Shawnees. Despite military advances by Virginia’s forces, Dunmore ultimately sought peace, yet tensions persisted as violence against Native Americans continued unabated.
Frank M. Greathouse, born on August 16, 1859, in Hillsboro, Ohio, moved to Elwood, Indiana, over twenty-six years ago and began his career as a clerk. Through diligence and entrepreneurship, he established a successful clothing business in 1902. Greathouse is a Republican, a member of several fraternal organizations, and a landowner in Ohio. He married Roxey Brown in 1891, who hails from Madison County. Greathouse’s journey reflects his rise from humble beginnings to a prominent figure in Elwood’s business community.