First Generation 1. John C. Baxter was born about 1793 in Tennessee. When they were given letters of dismissal from Mill Creek Church in 1849, John and Elizabeth took their family, including daughter Sarah and son-in-law Arthur Hagan, from Monroe County, KY to Franklin County, IL. Sons Henry and William stayed behind. When Arthur and Sarah moved to Jefferson County, IL around 1856, John and Elizabeth returned to Monroe County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin County, IL. It lists John, Elizabeth, Joseph, David, Nancy, Esther and N.C. He died Unknown. John C. Baxter and Elizabeth Hestand were married Unknown. Elizabeth Hestand was born on March 20, 1798 in Tennessee. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin County, IL. She died Unknown. John C. Baxter and Elizabeth Hestand had the following children: 2 i. Henry Baxter (born about 1816). 3 ii. William Baxter (born on December 1, 1818). 4 iii. Sarah A. (Sally) Baxter (born about 1823). 5 iv. Joseph Baxter (born about 1826). 6 v. David Baxter (born on February 26, 1828). 7 vi. Nancy J. Baxter (born about 1834). 8 vii. Esther A. Baxter (born about 1837). 9 viii. N. C. Baxter (born about 1839). Second Generation 2. Henry Baxter was born about 1816 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe County, KY. It lists Henry, Margaret, Thomas, Hamilton, John and Elizabeth. He died between 1863 and 1870 in Monroe County, KY. Henry Baxter and Margaret Rush were married Unknown. Margaret Rush (daughter of William Rush and Jane (Jennie) Hagan) was born about 1820 in Monroe County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe County, KY. She died Unknown. Henry Baxter and Margaret Rush had the following children: 10 i. Thomas J. Baxter (born about 1841). 11 ii. Hamilton Savage Baxter (born on November 15, 1843). 12 iii. John W. Baxter (born about 1846). 13 iv. Elizabeth Jane Baxter (born about 1849). 14 v. Isaac Baxter (born on September 14, 1852). 15 vi. Francis M. Baxter (born about 1855). 16 vii. Joseph Turner Baxter (born on April 26, 1857). 17 viii. Sarah Josephine Baxter (born on August 26, 1859). 18 ix. Margaret A. Baxter (born about 1861). 3. William Baxter was born on December 1, 1818 in Tomkinsville, Monroe County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe County, KY. It lists William, Priscilla, Elbert, Abraham, Martha and Mary. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William, Priscilla, Isaac, Daniel, Melissa, Charles and Annie. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William, his son-in-law Benjamin McIver, daughter Martha McIver and grandchildren William, Marion, Kenneth, Sylvester and Daniel. He immigrated about 1865 to Orange County, IN. William stayed in Kentucky when his parents and family moved to Franklin County, IL around 1849. Because of the devastation from the war, he and his brother David moved to Orange County, IN around 1865. He died on August 19, 1888 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery, Orange County, IN. William Baxter and Priscilla Bradley were married about 1840. Priscilla Bradley was born on May 4, 1820 in Tennessee. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died on October 25, 1877 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery, Orange County, IN. William Baxter and Priscilla Bradley had the following children: 19 i. Elbert Henderson Baxter (born on December 22, 1841). 20 ii. Abraham Lewis Baxter (born on December 31, 1843). 21 iii. Martha Elizabeth Baxter (born on April 1, 1846). 22 iv. Mary Jane Baxter (born on January 27, 1850). 23 v. Isaac Monroe Baxter (born on July 28, 1852). 24 vi. William Madison Baxter (born on December 7, 1854). 25 vii. Daniel Blue Baxter (born on June 23, 1857). 26 viii. Charles Baxter (born about 1859). 27 ix. Melissa Ann Baxter (born in August 1860). 28 x. Annie Baxter (born about 1868). 4. Sarah A. (Sally) Baxter was born about 1823 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin County, IL. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson County, IL. She died before 1873. Sarah A. (Sally) Baxter and Arthur B. Hagan were married between 1841 and 1845 in Kentucky. Sarah was a sister of Arthur's second wife, Nancy J. Baxter. Arthur B. Hagan (son of John Hagan and Hannah Harlan) was born about 1823 in Kentucky. He reported his birthplace as Tennessee in the 1880 census, but all other data (including other censuses and his marriage record to Ruth Qualkenbush as reported by Nancy Baker of Shoals, IN) indicate that Kentucky is the proper place. His middle name was probably Benham, but this is not certain. He was a farmer. When Sarah's parents were given letters of dismissal from Mill Creek Church in 1849, Sarah and Arthur moved with them from Monroe County, KY to Franklin County, IL. Arthur and Sarah moved to Jefferson County, IL around 1856. Arthur came to Orange County, IN between 1870 and 1873, probably because Sarah's brothers, William and David Baxter, had moved there. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin County, IL. It lists Arthur, Sally, Elizabeth and J.A. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson County, IL. It lists Arthur, Sarah, Elizabeth, James, Warren, Emma and Osa. He appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Arthur and Nancy. He served in the military in 1865 in the American Civil War. He served in Company I of the 3rd Illinois Cavalry. He was living in Pocahontas, Bond County, IL when he mustered in on March 24, 1865. He mustered out on October 10, 1865. He died about 1898 in Martin County, IN, based on the fact that his last wife, Ruth, filed for his military pension as a widow on January 26, 1899. Sarah A. (Sally) Baxter and Arthur B. Hagan had the following children: 29 i. Elizabeth H. (Betty) Hagan (born about 1846). 30 ii. James A. Hagan (born about 1848). 31 iii. Warren J. Hagan (born about 1853). 32 iv. Emma V. Hagan (born about 1856). 33 v. Osa M. Hagan (born on May 28, 1860). 5. Joseph Baxter was born about 1826 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin County, IL. He died Unknown. 6. David Baxter was born on February 26, 1828 in Monroe County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin County, IL. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists David and Frances. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists David, Frances, nephew Joseph Baxter [who would become Frances' second husband] and mother-in-law Sarah Hubbs. He immigrated about 1865 to Orange County, IN. David accompanied his parents when they moved from Monroe County, KY to Franklin County, IL around 1849, and returned to Monroe County, KY with them around 1856. Because of the devastation from the war, he and his brother William moved to Orange County, IN around 1865. He died on December 12, 1886 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. David Baxter and Frances Hubbs were married on January 18, 1866 in Orange County, IN (book C-5, page 239). David was an uncle of Frances' second husband, Joseph T. Baxter. Frances Hubbs (daughter of Joshua Hubbs and Sarah Harmon) was born on July 22, 1848 in Orange County, IN, according to her grave stone. She reported Nov. 1849 in the 1900 census. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died on August 18, 1935 in Orange County, IN (book BK-7, page 103). The Springs Valley Herald (August 22, 1935) reported "Mrs. Frances Baxter, 87, widow of Turner Baxter, died Sunday night at her home near Newton Stewart of hardening of the arteries. Short funeral services were conducted at the home with burial in the Cane Creek cemetery Monday afternoon. Schmutzler was in charge of funeral arrangements." She was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 7. Nancy J. Baxter was born about 1834 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on April 20, 1890 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Nancy J. Baxter and Arthur B. Hagan were married on April 4, 1873 in Orange County, IN (book C-6, page 211). Nancy was a sister of Arthur's first wife, Sarah Baxter. Arthur B. Hagan (son of John Hagan and Hannah Harlan) was born about 1823 in Kentucky. He reported his birthplace as Tennessee in the 1880 census, but all other data (including other censuses and his marriage record to Ruth Qualkenbush as reported by Nancy Baker of Shoals, IN) indicate that Kentucky is the proper place. His middle name was probably Benham, but this is not certain. He was a farmer. When Sarah's parents were given letters of dismissal from Mill Creek Church in 1849, Sarah and Arthur moved with them from Monroe County, KY to Franklin County, IL. Arthur and Sarah moved to Jefferson County, IL around 1856. Arthur came to Orange County, IN between 1870 and 1873, probably because Sarah's brothers, William and David Baxter, had moved there. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin County, IL. It lists Arthur, Sally, Elizabeth and J.A. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson County, IL. It lists Arthur, Sarah, Elizabeth, James, Warren, Emma and Osa. He appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Arthur and Nancy. He served in the military in 1865 in the American Civil War. He served in Company I of the 3rd Illinois Cavalry. He was living in Pocahontas, Bond County, IL when he mustered in on March 24, 1865. He mustered out on October 10, 1865. He died about 1898 in Martin County, IN, based on the fact that his last wife, Ruth, filed for his military pension as a widow on January 26, 1899. 8. Esther A. Baxter was born about 1837 in Monroe County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin County, IL. She died Unknown. Esther A. Baxter and Elswick Moore were married about 1858. Elswick Moore was born about 1834 in Tennessee. He died Unknown. Esther A. Baxter and Elswick Moore had the following children: 34 i. William Moore (born on May 17, 1859). 35 ii. John W. Moore (born in September 1862). 36 iii. James I. Moore (born about 1864). 37 iv. Nancy Moore (born about 1867). 38 v. L. V. Moore (born about 1872). 39 vi. M. J. Moore (born about 1878). 40 vii. M. C. Moore (born about 1879). 9. N. C. Baxter was born about 1839 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin County, IL. She died Unknown. Third Generation 10. Thomas J. Baxter was born about 1841 in Jackson County, TN. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe County, KY. He died on June 25, 1854 in Monroe County, KY. 11. Hamilton Savage Baxter was born on November 15, 1843 in Monroe County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe County, KY. He died on October 25, 1915. He was buried in Baxter Cemetery, Monroe County, KY. Hamilton Savage Baxter and Martha E. Hestand were married on January 29, 1866 in Monroe County, KY. Martha E. Hestand (daughter of Joshua Kelly and Elizabeth Cole) was born on March 22, 1850 in Monroe County, KY. She died on August 8, 1934. She was buried in Baxter Cemetery, Monroe County, KY. Hamilton Savage Baxter and Martha E. Hestand had the following children: 41 i. Alonzo Baxter (born on August 8, 1867). 42 ii. Erastus Baxter (born on July 22, 1871). 43 iii. Levestia (Vessie) Baxter (born on April 14, 1874). 44 iv. Smith (Barlow) Baxter (born on September 26, 1876). 45 v. Joshua Kell Baxter (born on November 15, 1878). 46 vi. Wolford Baxter (born on August 8, 1881). 47 vii. Grover C. Baxter (born on February 22, 1883). 48 viii. Sydney Baxter (born on March 27, 1886). 49 ix. Mattie Baxter (born on August 14, 1888). 12. John W. Baxter was born about 1846 in Tennessee. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe County, KY. He died Unknown. 13. Elizabeth Jane Baxter was born about 1849 in Monroe County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe County, KY. She died Unknown. 14. Isaac Baxter was born on September 14, 1852 in Monroe County, KY. He died on June 2, 1854 in Monroe County, KY. 15. Francis M. Baxter was born about 1855 in Monroe County, KY. He died about 1879 in Monroe County, KY. Francis M. Baxter and Nancy Combs were married on March 14, 1878 in Monroe County, KY. Nancy Combs (daughter of Daniel Hestand Combs and Malinda Poindexter) was born about 1851 in Monroe County, KY. She died Unknown. Francis M. Baxter and Nancy Combs had the following children: 50 i. Frances M. Baxter (born on January 10, 1879). 16. Joseph Turner Baxter was born on April 26, 1857 in Monroe County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of his uncle and aunt, David and Frances Hubbs Baxter. Joseph married Frances after David died. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Joseph, Frances and niece Lula Baxter. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Joseph and Frances. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Joseph and Frances. He died on June 11, 1929 in Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (June 20, 1929) reported "Turner Baxter, 72 years of age, last week disappeared from his home in Jackson Township and has not been heard from since. When Baxter left home he carried a considerable sum of money and relatives and authorities fear foul play. Searching parties composed of neighbors and police authorities of Orange County conducted the vain investigation in an effort to find Mr. Baxter's where ever he went, followed him but returned the same day. A handkerchief thought to be Baxter's was found in Painter Creek shortly after his disappearance and led to the dragging of the creek, without avail. Authorities also found a place in a nearby woods where someone had lain, but were unable to identify it with Baxter. A wire to relatives in Kentucky in the hope that he had left to visit them, but the Kentucky kinsmen had not as yet received a visit from them. The Springs Valley Herald (June 27, 1929) reported "Turner Baxter, 72 years of age, after being missing for thirteen days, was found last Sunday morning about 400 yards from his home in Jackson Township, with his throat cut. He had been dead since shortly after his disappearance, according to authorities. While searchers were combing Painter Creek and searching over most of the county, Mr. Baxter lay dead in a clump of bushes a short distance from his home. He had apparently cut his throat with a razor shortly after telling his wife he was leaving, and laid down to die. The blood razor was found in a shirt pocket. Baxter was found in a bad decomposed condition, caused from exposure for a long period. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon followed by interment in Cane Creek cemetery. He is survived by his wife." He was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Joseph Turner Baxter and Frances Hubbs were married on January 13, 1890 in Orange County, IN (book C-8, page 252). Joseph was a nephew of Frances' first husband, David Baxter. Frances Hubbs (daughter of Joshua Hubbs and Sarah Harmon) was born on July 22, 1848 in Orange County, IN, according to her grave stone. She reported Nov. 1849 in the 1900 census. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died on August 18, 1935 in Orange County, IN (book BK-7, page 103). The Springs Valley Herald (August 22, 1935) reported "Mrs. Frances Baxter, 87, widow of Turner Baxter, died Sunday night at her home near Newton Stewart of hardening of the arteries. Short funeral services were conducted at the home with burial in the Cane Creek cemetery Monday afternoon. Schmutzler was in charge of funeral arrangements." She was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 17. Sarah Josephine Baxter was born on August 26, 1859 in Monroe County, KY. She died in April 1860 in Monroe County, KY. 18. Margaret A. Baxter was born about 1861 in Monroe County, KY. She died Unknown. 19. Elbert Henderson Baxter was born on December 22, 1841 in Tomkinsville, Monroe County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe County, KY. He died on December 2, 1935 in Iowa. Elbert Henderson Baxter and Mary Mildred Love were married on May 21, 1865 in Orange County, IN (book C-5, page 172). Mary Mildred Love was born Unknown. She died Unknown. 20. Abraham Lewis Baxter was born on December 31, 1843 in Tomkinsville, Monroe County, KY. He served in the military in 1861 in the American Civil War. He was a corporal in Captain Bryan's Company B, 9th Regiment, Kentucky infantry. He enlisted at Camp Anderson KY at age 18. He was described as being 5 ft. 10 in. tall, fair, blue eyes, and dark hair. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Abraham, Louisa, Charlesand Annie. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Abraham, Louisa, Charles, Anna, Talitha, Isabel, Elizabeth and Olliver. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Abraham, Louisa, Oliver, Albert, Dica Alice and grandson Harry. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Abraham, Louisa and grandson Harry Martin. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Spice Valley Township, Lawrence County, IN. It lists Abraham and Emma. He died on January 2, 1929 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN. His grave stone reports the date as February 11. The Terre Haute Tribune (January 2, 1929) reported "Abraham Lewis Baxter, 80 years old, died at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of his son, Albert L. Baxter, 2335 Garfield avenue. Besides Mr. Baxter, he is survived by two other sons, Charles H. of San Antonio, Tex., and Oliver H. of Seattle, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth McLemore of Caldwell, N.J., and Mrs. Alice Stewart, of Chrisman, Ill., four brothers, three sisters, 17 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. The body was removed to Thomas undertaking parlor." The Springs Valley Herald (January 10, 1929) reported "Abraham L. Baxter, 85 years of age, died January 2, at Terre Haute, Ind. Death was caused by influenza and pneumonia. The body was shipped here Thursday night and funeral services were held Friday morning at the First Christian Church here. Mr. Baxter was a former resident of this city, and is survived by several relatives in this community." He was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Abraham Lewis Baxter and Louisa A. Spaulding were married on August 6, 1865 in Orange County, IN (book C-5, page 183). Louisa A. Spaulding was born on March 30, 1842 in Indiana. Her grave stone lists her name as Luvisa. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on April 5, 1912 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Abraham Lewis Baxter and Louisa A. Spaulding had the following children: 51 i. Charles H. Baxter (born about 1867). 52 ii. Anna J. Baxter (born about 1868). 53 iii. Talitha Baxter (born about 1872). 54 iv. Isabel Baxter (born about 1874). 55 v. Elizabeth Baxter (born about 1877). 56 vi. Oliver H. Baxter (born in August 1878). 57 vii. Albert L. Baxter (born on July 27, 1882). 58 viii. Alice Baxter (born in March 1885). Abraham Lewis Baxter and Emma A. Snow were married on September 8, 1915 in Orange County, IN (book H-5, page 86). Emma A. Snow was born about 1849 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Spice Valley Township, Lawrence County, IN. She died Unknown. 21. Martha Elizabeth Baxter was born on April 1, 1846 in Monroe County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her son Kenneth. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martha, Kenneth, Lillian and her children Clarence and Winifred Lashbrook. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her son Kenneth. This article appeared in an unknown paper around 1950, when Martha Baxter McIver was 103 years old. "Martha Elizabeth Baxter was born around Tompkinsville, KY, on April 1, 1846. The family lived very near the Cumberland Gap. Here they watched their neighbors who had lived in peace don the blue and the gray and become bitter enemies. Most of the country around them became Southern in its sympathies, and Martha watched her brothers sneak out to join the Union Army. After the boys left, the family was watched constantly by the Southerners, who were trying to capture the boys. The stock was mostly stolen and the big, efficient farm became little more than a shelter. Mrs. McIver laughed when she that they had some fifty geese when the war started and when it was over they had saved only five. Their terror was complete when the guerillas captured her father and took him off to kill him. The next day they brought him back weak and sore from a grueling ride. He lay on the floor where they left him until he was strong enough to be moved. One night a group came and made her mother cook all night long. While they ate, they pastured their horses in the Baxter garden. There was not much food and the family suffered much discomfort. After the war was over, Abe and Elwood came back. They had been "out" three years, and when they saw the state of affairs at home, they decided to leave. Rioting was at its peak. Neighbors and sometimes even families were still fighting. Guerillas were killing as many as during the war. The night before the family left, two Union men were killed in the woods near the Baxter home. Martha and her sisters, along with some other women, kept vigil at their bodies. The men were afraid because the guerillas were not far away and were watching the bodies. The little cemetery above the house was full of friends and relatives who had fallen. The family moved from the farm to Louisville in a wagon. They came through Tompkinsville, which had been burned the night before. The smoke and rubble were her last recollections of her childhood home. She never returned to the home they left. She was eighteen when they came to Indiana. At Louisville, they boarded the first train Martha had ever ridden. They came to Orleans and rode on the stage to French Lick. Relatives met them and took them to Newton Stewart where they stayed for a week while they looked for a home. She remembers the towns as being very small. The station at Orleans was very little and the town wasn't scattered out so much. The only thing that looks as it does now was the Paoli courthouse. The thing that was strongest to the Baxters was the peacefulness of the country. After the bitterness they had left, the friendly people were a welcome change. The home they found was in the Cane Creek Church vicinity south of French Lick. Here the family worked in the fashion of the pioneers. There were cabin raisings, peach and apple cuttings, and general harvesting of the crops. The church was log then, and many times the whole community met there. There were corn husking bees and if any neighbor was ill, the rest of the community harvested his crops. One of the most valuable crops was flax. This one crop meant most for the physical well-being of the family, and after food, came first. Mrs. McIver remembers with joy the pretty blue flowers of the flax. When it was ready, she helped pull the flax plants from the ground. The stems lay on the ground all winter until the pith was rotten. After the centers rotted, the flax was shocked and then they had a flax-pulling. The neighbors came and everyone hacked. The process was long and it took many hours to spin it into thread. After it was spun, it was spooled and warped, then woven. In the first year of their coming, Martha met Benjamin Franklin McIver, whom she married when she was nineteen. Her wedding present was enough thread to weave twenty-five yards of linen. In their first year together she wove the twenty-five yards of linen and made two sheets, two tablecloths, and four towels. There were countless tasks for the women in the pioneer home. They managed the house, which included making candles, preserving fruit, making bed clothes and clothing for the family, cooking, which was mostly done at the fireplace, and washing, usually done at the spring, far from the house. The woman of the house also milked the cow, tended to the pigs, and usually a large garden. Mrs. McIver made the jeans that the men wore and the linsey dresses worn by the girls. The blue pot which contained dye was often in use. The jeans were made of cotton chain with a wool filling. The last weaving Mrs. McIver did was a carpet which she did about fifty years ago. Mr. McIvers was never very strong and made a living driving ox teams. He hauled timber and anything else which brought them the small amount of money it took to live. There were seven children born to them - Willy, Marion, Kenneth, Silver, Dan, Lillian, and Charlie. There was a new baby often in the early homes, and Mrs. McIver has little tolerance for the new fangled ideas about birth. She proudly assets that she had a doctor only once at her childrens' births and then only because she couldn't find a woman to help her. She remembers two midwives in the district that were more in demand than a doctor. She herself delivered many babies. She helped deliver her own daughter-in-law, with whom she now resides. Thirty-six years ago, her grandson, Charlie McIver, couldn't get a doctor for his wife. It was the Fourth of July and the Paoli doctors were all away. She delivered her great grand-daughter. This was just after her sixty-seventh birthday. There are many things one thinks when talking to Grandma McIver. As she sits, spacing her words with the gentle creak of the rocker, there are many thoughts, but none of the present. A coy bob of the neat gray head and a little laugh takes you far from the things of today. The car, the radio, the movies, and the atomic bomb are gone. Instead, there's a house and laughter and people - a people woven from the fabric of their own making - a homespun folk. She died on March 2, 1952 in Orange County, IN. An obituary (newspaper and date unknown) found in the bible of Clarissa Gass Sparks, now owned by Richard Moore, reported "Orange County's oldest citizen Mrs. Martha McIver died Sunday morning at the age of 105 years and 11 months. A native of Tompkinsville, Ky., Mrs. McIver came to Orange County at the age of eighteen on Feb.1, 1865. Most of her life had been spent here and she had been the county's oldest person for seven years. Funeral services were conducted by elder S. R. Langford Tuesday afternoon from the Ellis Funeral Home. Burial was in Moore’s Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. McIver was born April 1, 1846, the daughter of William and Priscilla Baxter. She was the last member of her family of eight brothers and sisters, one of whom reached an age in the late nineties. On October 15, 1865 she was married to Benjamin McIver. the marriage was performed by Rev. Chris Cox of French Lick, who also baptized Mrs. McIver. Mr. McIver died in 1900. The aged Lady had outlived five of her seven children. Surviving her are two sons, Silver, with whom she made her home at Orleans, and Charles of Indianapolis. Preceding her death were four sons and one daughter, Willy, Marion, Kenneth, Dan and Lillynn, who became Mrs. William Lashbrook. Grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive." She was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Martha Elizabeth Baxter and Benjamin Franklin McIver were married on October 13, 1865 in Orange County, IN (book C-5, page 207). Phyllis McIver Bennett says they were married in Dubois County. Benjamin Franklin McIver was born on March 21, 1839 in Orange County, IN. He was a farmer. He served in the military about 1861 in the American Civil War. His grave stone says he served in Company G, 49th Indiana Volunteers. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Benjamin, Martha, William, Marian, Kenneth, Sylvester and Samuel in the household of her father. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Benjamin, Martha, William, Kenneth, Sylvester, Daniel, Lilly and Charles. He died on December 28, 1900 in French Lick, Orange County, IN. He was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Martha Elizabeth Baxter and Benjamin Franklin McIver had the following children: 59 i. William T. McIver (born on February 14, 1867). 60 ii. Marion McIver (born on June 23, 1869). 61 iii. Kenneth Monroe McIver (born on January 27, 1872). 62 iv. Sylvester (Silver) McIver (born on December 3, 1874). 63 v. Daniel Blue McIver (born on June 6, 1879). 64 vi. Lillian Alice McIver (born on November 25, 1882). 65 vii. Charles Elbert McIver (born on August 7, 1886). 22. Mary Jane Baxter was born on January 27, 1850 in Monroe County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Washington Township, Gibson County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Mary and her daughter Henrietta and husband William Early. She died on September 25, 1937 in Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (September 30, 1937) reported "Mrs. Mary Jane Flick, widow of Isaac Flick, passed away at her home on Indiana Avenue Saturday, following an illness from a fractured hip suffered in a fall several weeks ago. Funeral services were conducted from the First Christian Church here Monday afternoon by Rev. C. W. Parks, pastor of the local church. Mrs. Flick was a member of that church. Burial was made in the Moore's Ridge cemetery with W. V. Ritter & Son conducted the arrangements." The Springs Valley Herald (October 21, 1937) reported "Mrs. Mary Jane (Baxter) Flick, the daughter of William and Priscilla Baxter, was born January 27, 1850 in Monroe County, Ky. and passed away in her home in French Lick, Ind. on the morning of September 25, 1937, aged 87 years, 7 months and 25 days. On August 11, 1886 she became the wife of Isaac Flick and the mother of his eight children by a former marriage, namely: Mrs. Polly Cox, Mrs. Catherine Larkins, Mrs. Minerva McIver, Mrs. Jane Thompson, Mrs. Elizabeth Hawhee, George, Thomas and Sam Flick. To this union were born eight children, Mrs. Bettie Early, William Flick, Priscilla, John and Amos Flick, Mrs. Effie Owens, Mrs. Maud Nugent and Mrs. Alice Laffoon. All have preceded her in death except Mrs. Early, Mrs. Nugent, Mrs. Owen and one step-son, Sam Flick, one sister, Mrs. Martha McIver of Paoli, Ind. and one brother, William Baxter, of French Lick. a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends are left to mourn her loss. Since the death of her husband, who passed away February 10, 1918, she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. William Early in French Lick. On August 3 of this year, she fell and fractured a hip. All that loving hands could do count stay the hand of death and on the morning of September 25th she quietly and peacefully passed away. She united with the Christian Church at Cane Creek, Ind. in 1869. Later she became a charter member of the Christian Church in French Lick. Aunt Jane, as she was familiarly called, was a faithful member, going to church when it was possible for her to get there. To know her was to love her and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her." She was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Mary Jane Baxter and Isaac Flick were married on August 9, 1866 in Orange County, IN (book C-5, page 282). Her obituary lists the date as August 11. Isaac Flick (son of Christopher Flick Jr. and Mary (Polly) Cox) was born on January 24, 1824 in Orange County, IN. He was a farmer. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Isaac, Elizabeth, Catharine, Manerva, Elizabeth, Louisa, George and Thomas. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Isaac, Jane, Elizabeth, Louisa, George, Thomas, Samuel, Henrietta and William. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Washington Township, Gibson County, IN. It lists Isaac, Mary, Samuel, Retta, William and Effie. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Isaac, Mary, Maude and Lucy. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Isaac, Mary and Alice. He served in the militaryin the American Civil War. He served in Company I, 38th Indiana Volunteers. The Springs Valley Herald reported in February 1918 "Up to the time of his death he was the oldest survivor of the 38th Infantry. He was enrolled on the 18th day of Sept. 1861. He was in many hard fought battles being wounded at Chickamauga. Was discharged Sept. 21, 1864.". He died on February 10, 1918 in Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (February 1918) reported "Isaac Flick was born January 24, 1824, departed this life February 10, 1918, age 94 years 17 days. Was married to Elizabeth Beatty, March 1844. To this union were born nine children, three of whom were called home. The wife and mother departed this life September 18, 1865. On August 11, 1866, he was married to Mary Jane Baxter. To this union were born eight children, five have answered the call home. In 1861 he enlisted in the Civil War, serving for three years, when he was wounded and received an honorable discharge from the service. In 1896 he united with the Church of Christ at Pleasant Valley under the preaching of Bro. Baggerly, and lived a Christian life, until about six years ago, when his mind began to fail. His request years ago was to be buried beside his first wife in the old cemetery at Cane Creek church. He leaves a wife, nine children, and great, great grandchildren, also two sisters to mourn their loss." He was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Mary Jane Baxter and Isaac Flick had the following children: 66 i. Henrietta (Retta) Flick (born on June 25, 1868). 67 ii. William Flick (born about 1869). 68 iii. Effie A. Flick (born about 1878). 69 iv. Maude Flick (born in September 1885). 70 v. Lucy Alice Flick (born in August 1890). 23. Isaac Monroe Baxter was born on July 28, 1852 in Monroe County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He died on October 27, 1934 in Gainesville, Llano County, TX. Isaac Monroe Baxter and Lucinda A. Case were married on December 3, 1871 in Orange County, IN (book C-6, page 107). Lucinda A. Case was born Unknown. She died Unknown. 24. William Madison Baxter was born on December 7, 1854 in Monroe County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William, Sarah, Joseph, Chester, Amos, Lettie, William, Pearl, Grace and Silver. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William and Catherine. He is listed as a laborer at the West Baden Hotel. He died on March 27, 1944 in Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (1944) reported "William Baxter was born December 7, 1854, in Kentucky and departed this life March 27, 1944. He was one of a large family-five boys and three girls, all of whom have preceded him in death except one sister Mrs. Martha McIver. He came to Orange County, Indiana as a small boy, spending his entire life in this community. He was married May 22, 1878 to Sarah E. Case. to this union were born nine children - six boys and three girls, Joe, Arthur, Morton, Mabel King, Volney, Pearl Eastman, Anderson, Grace Sanders and Sylvester. His wife died September 27, 1918. He was a member of the French Lick Christian Church many years being love and respected by all who knew him. In 1920 he was married to Catherine Graves, whom he leaves to mourn his death with five sons, two daughters, six step children, fourteen grandchildren. sixteen great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild and a host of friends." William Madison Baxter and Sarah Elizabeth Case were married on May 26, 1878 in Orange County, IN (book C-6, page 562). Sarah Elizabeth Case was born on February 14, 1858 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died on September 27, 1918 in Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (October 3, 1918) reported "Mrs. William Baxter died at her home in this city about 2 o'clock Friday after several weeks illness with typhoid fever. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church at one o'clock Sunday by Rev. Stephenson. The remains were laid to rest at Moore’s Ridge cemetery." She was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery, Orange County, IN. William Madison Baxter and Sarah Elizabeth Case had the following children: 71 i. Joseph Baxter (born in March 1879). 72 ii. Chester A. Baxter (born in November 1880). 73 iii. Amos Morton Baxter (born on March 4, 1883) 74 iv. Lettie M. Baxter (born in February 1885). 75 v. William Volney Baxter (born on October 6, 1886). 76 vi. Pearl V. Baxter (born in April 1890). 77 vii. Grace Baxter (born in July 1891). 78 viii. Sylvester I. (Silver) Baxter (born in November 1898). William Madison Baxter and Catherine Cox were married on March 7, 1920 in Orange County, IN (book H-6, page 46). Her surname is listed as Graves, probably from her previous marriage. Catherine Cox was born about 1871 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. 25. Daniel Blue Baxter was born on June 23, 1857 in Monroe County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. William Baxter's 1944 obituary reports that he had previously passed away. Daniel Blue Baxter and Rhoda Livengood and Margaret Bledsoe) were married on December 26, 1877 in Orange County, IN (book C-6, 528). Rhoda Livengood (daughter of William J. Livengood and was born about 1863 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. 26. Charles Baxter was born about 1859. The 1870 census lists him as 4 years old, which would place his birth date around 1866. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. William Baxter's 1944 obituary reports that he had previously passed away. 27. Melissa Ann Baxter was born in August 1860. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died on January 1, 1960. William Baxter's 1944 obituary reports that she had previously passed away. 28. Annie Baxter was born about 1868 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. William Baxter's 1944 obituary reports that she had previously passed away. 29. Elizabeth H. (Betty) Hagan was born about 1846 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin County, IL. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson County, IL. She died Unknown. 30. James A. Hagan was born about 1848 in Illinois. His middle initial is listed as "B" in the 1860 census. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin County, IL. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson County, IL. He died Unknown. 31. Warren J. Hagan was born about 1853 in Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson County, IL. He died Unknown. 32. Emma V. Hagan was born about 1856 in Illinois, according to the 1860 census. The 1880 census places her birth date about 1858. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson County, IL. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. Emma V. Hagan and Martin V. Marlette were married on November 23, 1879 in Orange County, IN (book C-7, page 114). Martin V. Marlette (son of James N. Marlette and Mary Ann Lane) was born in 1859 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martin and Emma in the household of his mother. He died Unknown. The Kentucky Death Index lists a Martin V. Marlette, age 59, who died on January 13, 1919 in Jefferson County (volume 5, certificate 2165). This could be him - the name and age match. Emma V. Hagan and Martin V. Marlette had the following children: 79 i. Walter Marlette (born about 1881). 80 ii. [Unknown] Marlette (born on July 14, 1885). 33. Osa M. Hagan was born on May 28, 1860 in Illinois. He was a farmer. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson County, IL. He appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Osa and Nancy. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Northwest Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Osa, Margaret, Luther, Martha, Arthur and Bernice. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Osa, Mary (50), Luther, Benham, Bernice and Bessie. The Paoli Weekly News (March 6, 1889) contains this notice: "Mud! mud! is the cry. Health is good in our neighborhood. Hoop poling is all the go. I start to Arkansas the fourth of March, and I leave a solid Democrat, and I say to my friends to hold on to old party, and I also say to my friends, good-by. -- Osa M. Hagan" He died on November 24, 1928 in Orange County, IN (book BK-6, page 128). The Springs Valley Herald (November 30, 1928) reported "Osa M. Hagan, aged 67 years, 5 months and 4 days, died suddenly at his home in Jackson Township last Saturday of organic heart trouble. Funeral services were conducted at Scarlett Ridge Sunday afternoon by Rev. B. F. Nicholson, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery." His obituary in the same issue said "Osa M. Hagan, son of Arthur and Mary Hagan was born May 28, 1860 and died November 4, 1928 at the age of 68 years, 6 months and 4 days [note the difference between this and the news article]. At the age of 18 years he was united in marriage to Nancy Caroline Case. To this union was born five children: Bertha O., Gracie N., Carrie C., three of these preceded their mother in death, who died February 8, 1887. He was again united in marriage to Mary M. Bolling in the year 1888. To this union was born six children: Luther J., Martha W., Benham A., Bernice M. and Bessie O. One infant preceded the father in death. He also leaves ten grandchildren and one great grandson. At an early age he united with the Christian church and remained a faithful member until death. He was a devoted husband and father, and a good neighbor, and will be sadly missed in the community by a host of relatives and friends." He was buried in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Osa M. Hagan and Nancy Caroline Case were married on November 8, 1878 in Orange County, IN (book C-7, page 8). Nancy Caroline Case (daughter of Benjamin Berry Case and Nancy Dillinger) was born on March 1, 1862 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on February 8, 1887 in Indiana. After giving birth to twins Carrie Catherine and [Unknown]. The unnamed twin also died. Vivian Cope Kearby and Burgoyne Drake speculated that Nancy may have been buried near Vincennes while the family was living in Wheatland. However, based on birth locations of the children, it appears that the family didn't move to Wheatland until about 1894. Osa M. Hagan and Nancy Caroline Case had the following children: 81 i. Bertha Olive Hagan (born on July 18, 1881). 82 ii. Gracie N. Hagan (born on February 3, 1885). 83 iii. Carrie Catherine Hagan (born on February 7, 1887). 84 iv. [Female] Hagan (born on February 7, 1887). Osa M. Hagan and Mary Margaret Bolling were married on January 12, 1888 in Orange County, IN. Book H-1 page 118 lists Osa M. Hagan (28), son of Arthur B. and Sarah A. Baxter, and Mary M. Boling (19), daughter of John W. and Susanah Flick on January 12, 1888. Book H-1 page 142 lists Asa W. Hagan, son of A B and Lurus A. Barter, and Mary M. Bollings, daughter of John W. and Susan Flick) on March 2, 1889. There were two marriage certificates issued, one with each of these dates. It is unknown as to why this was done, or which one is correct. Mary Margaret Bolling (daughter of John W. Bolling and Susannah Flick) was born on January 4, 1870 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She is listed twice - once in the household of her parents and once in the household of her grandmother Mary Ann Cox Flick, in Jackson Township. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Northwest Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Mary and Bessie. Donna Chilton Derrick told a story about Mary Bolling Hagan that happened one Thanksgiving in Santa Ana, CA: "My father, stepmother and I were all at Bernice's along with Bessie and their husbands. Grandmother Mary was living with Bernice at that time. Bernadine (Bernice's only child), Bob and Pam (Bessie's children) and I were all playing and talking in the yard. Bob and I were in High School I think, or at least in the 8th grade. All of a sudden one of the adults asked what was the matter with the cat. Bernice had a big cat, and it was wandering around like it was drunk and moving in circles. They all said 'What did you do to the cat?' We of course said we did not do anything, which we didn't. Then Welby Pedigo picked up the cat and said 'Someone has cut off one side of the cat's whiskers!' Immediately everyone said 'Okay, which one of you kids did that to this poor cat?' Of course we denied it, and in fact we had not done it. We kids came to the conclusion that Mary must have done it because she was doing some stitching and was the one who had the scissors. On the way home that day I got grilled by my father, and I swore that we had not done it. So finally he also came to the conclusion Grandma Mary must have done it." She died on March 12, 1955 in Santa Ana, CA. Her name is shown as "Mary M. Hagan" on her grave stone, but the Hagan grandchildren remember her as "Margaret". The Springs Valley Herald (March 17, 1955) reported "Mrs. Martha Margaret Hagan, 85, widow of Osa Hagan, died Saturday in the home of a daughter in Santa Ana, Cal. She formerly lived near French Lick. The body was flown to Indianapolis Tuesday and then brought to the Ritter funeral home here, where services were held Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. T. O. Younce officiating. Burial was in Mt. Lebanon cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Albert Pedigo and Mrs. Welby Pedigo, both of Santa Ana, and Mrs. Walter Robbins of West Baden, and one son, Luther Hagan of French Lick." She was buried in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Osa M. Hagan and Mary Margaret Bolling had the following children: 85 i. Luther John Hagan (born on February 2, 1892). 86 ii. Martha W. Hagan (born on February 22, 1894). 87 iii. Arthur Benham Hagan (born on October 17, 1906). 88 iv. Bernice M. Hagan (born on June 2, 1908). 89 v. Bessie O. Hagan (born on September 1, 1912). 34. William Moore was born on May 17, 1859 in Monroe County, KY. He died Unknown. 35. John W. Moore was born in September 1862 in Monroe County, KY. He died Unknown. 36. James I. Moore was born about 1864 in Monroe County, KY. He died Unknown. 37. Nancy Moore was born about 1867 in Clay County, TN. She died Unknown. 38. L. V. Moore was born about 1872 in Clay County, TN. L. V. Moore died Unknown. 39. M. J. Moore was born about 1878 in Clay County, TN. M. J. Moore died Unknown. 40. M. C. Moore was born about 1879 in Clay County, TN. M. C. Moore died Unknown. Sources 1. Federal census records. 2. State and county birth records. 3. State and county marriage records. 4. State and county death records. 5. Social Security death index. 6. Headstone transcriptions for Ames Chapel Cemetery by the Lost River DAR. 7. Headstone transcriptions for Cane Creek Cemetery by the Lost River DAR. 8. Headstone transcriptions for Moore’s Ridge Cemetery by the Lost River DAR. 9. Headstone transcriptions for Mt. Lebanon Cemetery by the Lost River DAR. 10. Marvin P. Beatty. 11. Phyllis McIver Bennett. 12. Donna Chilton Derrick. 13. Burgoyne Drake. 14. Agnes Cope Hagan. 15. Donald James Hagan. 16. Elvin Elledge Hagan. 17. James Edward Lane. 18. Patricia Hagan Lane. 19. Robert Edward Lane. 20. Doug Moore. 21. Bessie Hagan Pedigo. 22. Regis Robbins. Notes 1. Census data is listed as follows: Head of Household: Census year and location, family members, and other facts where appropriate. Family Members: Census year and location, and other facts where appropriate. 2. The spelling of names in obituaries, newspaper articles and census records is often incorrect. Early censuses were done verbally, with the census taker often spelling the name based on how it was pronounced. The spelling could be different in every census. The same thing occurred in obituaries and newspaper articles. However, in most cases these items are reported in this document just as they were written. 3. Certain names are highlighted as follows: Names in blue show the direct ancestral line of Robert Edward Lane. Names in orange show links between the families that are not in the direct ancestral line. More information on these families can be found in the descendants sheet for their surname. Report Information Created by: Robert E. Lane 2309 North 12th Street Terre Haute, IN 47804 Email: robert.lane11@verizon.net Date: May 2003