Lagrange County, Indiana Ancestors

An American Adventure

What is the connection between the Ames, Zeluff, and Dewater families?

Ames - In 1860, Cyrus Ames, wife Susan Zeluff, and their children were living in Bronson, Branch County, Michigan. By 1866, Cyrus Ames had relocated to Lagrange County, Indiana and was married to Susannah Booher. Cyrus and Susannah were living in Clay Township, Lagrange County in 1870 with Cyrus's son Benjamin, Susannah's children James and Isabelle, and Charlie, a son of Cyrus and Susannah. • Ames Index

Booher - Need additional information regarding the first husband of Susannah Booher. • Booher Index

Dewater - Some information indicates that Elijah Dewater and his wife Mary Ann were living in Lagrange County, Indiana shortly after 1860, relocating there from Fawn River Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan. • Dewater Index

Robbins - Minerva Ames, daughter of Cyrus and his first wife Susan Zeluff, was living as a domestic in Lima Township, Lagrange County in 1870. A year later, Minerva married Eppah Robbins, who was serving in the 35th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. • Robbins Index

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Updated: Tuesday, May 16, 2006