GIVENS, Hanson Glen

Hanson married MARKLE, Alyce 16 Jul 1939, Pershing, Wayne County, Indiana by Rev. Arthur Givens. Alyce (daughter of MARKLE, Walter and HEINY, Estella M) was born 21 Oct 1917, Hamilton County, Indiana; died 15 Aug 1997, St. Paul, Minnesota; was buried Minnesota. [Group Sheet]

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"The Givens had farms in Madison, Hamilton and Henry Counties. They moved to the family farm in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, in 1918. It had 40 acres on both sides of the road. This would remain the family home until 1970 when the farm was sold after Elmer and Pearl died.

The home that the family moved into was only a few years old at the time and consisted of four bedrooms, a parlor, a living room, dining room and kitchen, with front and back porches and a cellar. It was not modern and thus did not have running water and electricity until many years later.

The farm was located 2-1/2 miles southeast of Middletown, Indiana and one-half mile south of the Miller Cemetery where Elmer and Pearl Givens are buried.

The three oldest children (Willis, Fern, Audrey) attended the one room Painter School, 1 mile north of the farm until 1920 when the school closed and then the children went to school in Middletown. The family were members of the Middletown Methodist Church and of the Republican Party" (Arthur Givens -unsigned Genealogy, credited to Arthur by his cousin, Stuart Givens.)

Elmer Givens was accustomed to driving the horse and wagon to Brown County to obtain Sorghum; until his death, John Givens came to dinner every Sunday (Kay Hinshaw Spang, granddaughter)
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Anderson Herald/Bulletin-Wednesday, July 16, 1969, p. 20 B, Column 1

Elmer G. Givens
?MIDDLETOWN ? Elmer Glen Givens, 88, retired farmer of this area, died Wednesday
evening in the Rolling Hills Nursing Home in Anderson after an illness of the past several years.
A native of Madison County, he was the son of John and Amanda Hersberger Givens. He was a member of the Middletown United Methodist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Frank (Fern) Showers of Indianapolis, Mrs. Carl (Audrey) Hinshaw of New Castle and Mrs. Bert (Neva) Goul of Anderson; four sons, Willis Givens of Indianapolis, Rev. Arthur Givens of Culver, Hanson Givens of Rosemont, Minn., and Eugene Givens of New Castle; a brother, Dr. Willard E. Givens of Washington, D.C.; 20 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Ballard and Shirley Funeral Home, Middletown with the Rev. Morris Howell officiating. Enterment will be in the Miller Cemetery.

Elmer married SISSON, Pearl Lee 08 Feb 1903, M.E. Church, Pendleton, In by Rev. Lovelace. Pearl (daughter of SISSON, William Jr. and GRAHAM, Sarah Electa) was born 08 Feb 1884, Madison County, Indiana; died 20 Jun 1964, Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried 23 Jun 1964, Miller Cemetery, Middletown, Henry County, Indiana. [Group Sheet]

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Anderson Herald/Bulletin ? Monday, June 22, 1964, P. 6

Mrs. Pearl Givens
?Middletown-Mrs. Pearl Lee Givens, 80, RR2, died Saturday morning at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie after a short illness. She and her husband, Elmer, had celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary this year.

Born Feb. 8, 1884, near Pendleton, Mrs. Givens was a member of the Middletown Methodist Church, the WSCS, and the Friendly Club of the church.

She is survived by her husband; four sons, Hanson Givens of Minneapolis, Minn., Willis Givens of Indianapolis, Eugene Givens of New Castle, and the Rev. Arthur Givens of Huntington; three daughters, Mrs. Bert Goul of Anderson, Mrs. Ruth Butrum of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Carl Hinshaw of New Castle; a brother, Vernie Widner of Anderson; a sister, Mrs. Ruby McClary of Pendleton; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Middletown Methodist church. The Rev. C. Edwin McClaron will officiate and interment will be in the Miller Cemetery.

Friends are being received at the Ballard and Shirley Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service.

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According to an unsigned genealogy obtained 3/7/2000, John and Amanda bought a 62 acre farm in Stony Creek Township in Madison County, Indiana. It remained in the family until after the death of his grandson (unnamed) in 1991. They were members of the Progressive Dunkard Church. (7/14/2002 - the Genealogy was begun by Arthur Givens after he retired as a minister. Information obtained from Stuart Givens, his nephew.)
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HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
Forkner, 1914. Page 437

John L. Givens. A resident of Madison County for sixty-five years, Mr. Givens represents the progressive rural citizenship of Stony Creek township, where he has a fine farm of sixty-two acres, with excellent improvements and a comfortable home for himself and family.
John L. Givens was born in Green Township, Madison County, November 30, 1848, a son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Shawl) Givens. Andrew Givens, the father, was born in the state of Michigan, came to Indiana and was married in Madison County, his wife being a native of this state. He continued to reside in Madison County until his death in 1854. He and his wife were the parents of 3 children, the other two being N.D. Givens, of Indianapolis; and Julius Givens, who is connected with the street railway system in St. Louis.
Mr. John L. Givens was reared in Green township until he reached his majority, and as a boy attended the district school near his home. Green township, while he was growing up, still presented almost an expanse of wilderness, and residents were still engaged in the hard labor of clearing and grubbing and planting the first crops in the hard won fields. That was the training ground for his early life. He was married in Green township to Amanda Heshberger (sic), and their happy married life continued until 1909 when Mrs. Givens died. She was reared in Green and Stony Creek
townships and received her education in the public schools. The four sons born to their marriage are all living in 1913, namely: Horace, who is married and a resident of Stony Creek township; Elmer, who graduated from common schools and is married and lives in Hamilton county; Willard, who graduated from the Lapel High School and in 1913 from the University of Indiana, and is now a principal of a graded school in Noblesville, this state; Asa, who finished the course in common schools, and at the present time is in Indianapolis. Mr. Givens and family are members of the Progressive Dunkard Church. In politics he has always been a regular supporter of the Republican
party up to the campaign of 1912 in which he voted the Progressive ticket.

John married HERSBERGER, Amanda 31 Oct 1875, M.E. Church, Pendleton, In by Rev. Pierce. Amanda (daughter of HERSBERGER, John William and NORRIS, Sarah Ann) was born 23 Jul 1847, Jefferson, Maryland; died 19 Feb 1910; was buried East Grove Lawn Cemetery, Pendleton, Indiana. [Group Sheet]

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Amanda made the trip from Jefferson, Maryland to Pendleton, Indiana in a covered wagon. This trip took 6 weeks. (Oral History - as told by Willard Givens, her son, to Stuart Givens, to this writer on 7/14/2002)

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Lapel History says that William and Eva built the fourth house in Lapel, located on Pendleton Avenue, one block east of Main Street.
source- Keith Sisson via email.

William married GRAHAM, Sarah Electa Nov 1879, Madison County, Indiana. Sarah (daughter of GRAHAM, Henry and SEARS, Mary Jane) was born 12 Jun 1861, Stony Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana; died 30 Aug 1938, Pendleton, Madison, Indiana, USA; was buried 01 Sep 1938, Grove Lawn Cemetery, Pendleton, Ind.. [Group Sheet]

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When William Sisson died in 1887, Sarah had 3 small children and a farm to take care of. Oliver P. Widener, William's nephew, came and worked as a farm hand. In 1888, Oliver and Sarah were married and they continued to live on the farm.
At the death of Oliver P. Widener, his son, Vernie O. Widener, purchased the farm from the estate and it is now (2000) owned by Oliver's grandson, Vernie Widener.
The farm next to the the William Sisson/Oliver Widener farm was owned by George N. Sisson, William's brother and later by Mrs. Vernie O. (Elva) Widener. An adjoining farm was owned by John Sisson, another of William's brothers.
(Information provided by Lydia Fadely, daughter of Elva and Vernie O. Widener, 4/12/2000)

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I had the chance to view Andrew's gravestone in April, 2005. It is located in an unmarked cemetery on Route 38 just west of Pendleton, Madison County, Indiana.

Andrew's epiteth is very difficult to read as it was carved in a marble stone. It is believed it says-
"I am at rest weep not for me
From sin and death I now am free
Transplanted to my home above
I bloom where all is peace and love"

Andrew married SHAUL, Elizabeth Ann Between 1847 and 1848, Indiana. Elizabeth (daughter of SHAUL, John Cheuvront and HURST, Catherine) was born 1823, Virginia or Ohio; was buried ?with parents East Grove Lawn Cemetery, Pendleton, IN. [Group Sheet]

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There is more information about the Shauls at www.shaul.org

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The LDS site lists 2 marriages for Elizabeth and Andrew. Examination of the actual films does not provide any additional information. A search was made in Champaign, Ohio but was not successful.
One record states they were married in 1848 in Champaign, Ohio and that this information was provided by the Jordan River Temple. The second record states that they were married in Madison County, Indiana on July 23, 1858 (this is highly unlikely given John Luther's birthdate is known but it does coincide with Andrew's date of death). The second record seems to be a typographical error and should reflect his death.

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"When last heard from in February,1922, they had 38 living grandchildren, 93 great grandchildren, and 11 great, great grandchildren." (Henry P. Hersperger)

They came from Maryland in about 1845 and settled on a farm between Lapel and Pendleton, Indiana.
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"John William Hersberger whose father was a slave owner was orphaned at a tender age by the death of his parents and two brothers. He was put into the home of a Cobbler by an uncle, but did not like it and ran away. He was found hiding in a wool wagon by a kindly farmer who took and raised him to young manhood. He married quite young to Sandra Ann Norris and raised 14 children. They moved from Maryland (abt. 1845) to Madison County, Indiana and cleared the land and built two cabins soon after their marriage, and that is where they raised their family. Aunt Ellas son Virgil Sears owns the farm and lives on it yet, in 1962.The first several years in Indiana while getting the land cleared he walked five miles and back to work in a mill at Pendelton, Indiana, and as the children became old enough they walked to work with him."

This was in the material from Walt Engle who credits his grandmother, Donna Mabel Wise-Engle, as written up by her son, Ralph and which Walt later obtained. It helps explain what happened to his two brothers and may also account for the move to Indiana.
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Record of Loan in Frederick Co. MD between John W. Hersbeger and Charles P. Norris, probably Sarah Ann's father

1853 May 14 Executed & delivered Mortgage

At the request of Charles P. Norris the following Mortgage was recorded February 22nd, 1853. Received 10 cts Stamp duty. Edward Shriver Clk.

This Indenture, made this twenty second day of February Eighteen hundred and fifty three -between John W. Harsperger of Frederick County in the State of Maryland of the one part and Charles P. Norris of the County and State aforesaid of the other part. Whereas the said John W. Harsperger owes & stands justly indebted to the said Charles P. Norris in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars current money and to secure the payment thereof is willing to execute these presents. Now this Indenture Witnesseth, that the said John W. Harsperger for and in consideration of the premises, and of the sum of five dollars current money to him in hand paid by the said Charles P Norris at and before the sealing & delivery of these presents, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, hath granted bargained and sold, and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said Charles P. Norris his executors administrators and assigns. All and singular the goods and chattels, furniture and household stuff mentioned and expressed, that is to say: One horse, saddle & bridle, two cows, two Heiffers, a one Horse Wagon with springs & harness for the same, one Sledge, one Cook stove & fixtures, one ten plate stove and pipe, one Bureau, one Safe, four beds, bed clothing for the same, four bedsteads, one Mantle Clock, one Watch, two Tables, with the residue of my property. To Have and to Hold all and singular the goods and chattels furniture and household stuff unto the said Charles P. Norris his executors administrators and assigns to his and their own use and behoof: Provided always and it is declared to be the true intent and meaning of these presents that if the said John W. Harsperger do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto said Charles P. Norris his executors administrators or assigns, the full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars current money, with legal interest for the same on or before the 22nd day of February 1854, there & in such case these presents & every matter and thing herein contained shall cease, determine and be utterly void to all intents and purposes, any thing herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding. In witness whereof the said John W. Harsperger has hereunto set his hand and seal on the day and year first above written.

Signed sealed & delivered in presence of M. Baltzell.

John W. Hersperger {seal}

Which was endorsed thus Neq: State of Maryland. Frederick County, to wit: Be it remembered and it is hereby certified that on this 22nd day of February 1853, before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace of the State of Maryland in and for Frederick County, personally appeared John W. Harsperger party to the written mortgage and acknowledged the said indenture or instrument of writing to be his act and deed. Acknowledged before M. Baltzell
State of Maryland, Frederick County to wit: This 22nd day of February 1853, before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County, personally appeared John W. Harsperger and made oath on the Holy Evangely of Almighty God, that the consideration mentioned in the foregoing mortgage is true and bonafide as therein set forth.

Sworn before M. Baltzell.

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Mortgage recorded May 14, 1853 as translated by Ann Smart. Frederick Co.Court House, MD: General Ledger, Book ES 1 p. 626. [Note that Hersperger is spelled Harsperger except for his actual signature. The clerk had copied the document and signature]

John married NORRIS, Sarah Ann 27 Apr 1846, Frederick County, Maryland. Sarah (daughter of NORRIS, Charles P. and SCAGGS, Elizabeth) was born 07 Jan 1830, Maryland; died 03 Nov 1911, Stony Creek, Madison County, Indiana; was buried East Grove Lawn Cemetery, Pendleton, Indiana. [Group Sheet]

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Parentage established via McCarthy Funeral Home records, Anderson, Indiana. Upon her death, the family listed Sarah Ann Norris' parents as Charles and Elizabeth Norris. Additionally, there is a document in which Charles Norris lent money to John W. Hersberger, presumably for the trip to Indiana.

In the 1880 census (Stony Creek Twpship, Madison County, In; image 3 of 34) A Charles Norris, age 32; his wife, Ann M., age 26, and his mother, Elizabeth, age 69, lived next door to John W. Hersberger and his wife, Sarah Norris.

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"Aged Woman was Injured in at Tumble", The Anderson
Herald, Anderson, Indiana, 16 February 1911, p. 1.

Aged Woman was Injured in a Tumble
Lapel, Ind., Feb 15---Mrs. Sarah Hersberger, aged 81, who lives with her son Thomas, on her farm two miles southeast of Lapel, had her face badly bruised two nights ago. Mrs. Hersberger has been sick for some time, but is now able to be about the house most of the time. On the evening referred to, she was sitting in her chair and began to feel dizzy. As it was 8 o'clock, she concluded that it was nearly her bedtime and she would go to bed. As she started to rise, she fainted and fell forward, her face striking the floor. A doctor was called.

William married RUSH, Hannah 28 Dec 1839, West Alexander, Washington County, PA. by Isaac Mays, J.P.. Hannah (daughter of RUSH, Conrad and Patience) was born Abt 1810, Marshall County Virginia; died Bef 1850, Hamilton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet]

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An attempt to obtain a copy of the Marriage License from Washington County. PA resulted in their responding that there are no public marriage records prior to 1885 nor do any exist in Pennsylvania.

Henry married SEARS, Mary Jane 22 Jan 1847, Henry County, Indiana. Mary (daughter of SEARS, James and WILSON, Elinor, daughter of SEARS, James 4 and WILSON, Eleanor, daughter of SEARS, James 4 and WILSON, Elinore) was born 01 Nov 1827, Henry County, Indiana; died 23 Jan 1887, Stony Creek Twp, Madison County, Indiana; was buried Woodward-Gwinn (Busby) Cemetery, near Lapel, Indiana. [Group Sheet]