History of Hendricks County

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• Hendricks County was officially formed by an act of the Indiana legislature in April, 1824. It was formed from the area of Putnam County and some unorganized territory, and named Hendricks in honor of Indiana's governor, William Hendricks. Guilford Township was one of the first places to be settled. Several families, many of them of Quaker faith, traveled from Guilford County, North Carolina and settled there, in the area around present-day Plainfield.
• In 1851 an area of Middle Township was used to form Union Township, and in 1863 an area of Brown Township was re-named as Lincoln Township, in honor of President Abraham Lincoln. Hendricks County also acquired some land from Morgan County in 1868.
• Hendricks County borders on Boone County to the north, Montgomery and Putnam Counties to the west, Morgan County to the south, and Marion County (Indianapolis) to the east. During the early settlement families came to Hendricks from the Indianapolis area, because of the good farmland and opportunities to be had. The trend was reversed after 1880, when many Hendricks County residents left to pursue jobs in the city.

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Some of the probate order books have been microfilmed. That microfilm is available at the Plainfield Public Library and the Indiana State Library, as well as through the Family History Library. The Hendricks County Clerk has the set of probate order books.

Last Name	First Name	Subject	Volume	Pages
Marvel	John	estate of	33	453-454
Marvel	John	estate of	34	54
Marvel	John	estate of	33	352
Marvel	John	estate of	33	355-356
Marvel	John	estate of	33	552
Marvel	Josiah	estate of	34	152
Marvel	Josiah	estate of	34	168
Marvel	Josiah	estate of	35	369
Marvel	Loucinda	estate of	38	311-312
Marvel	Loucinda	estate of	38	303-304

The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Brown Township, page 478

George W. Marvel is a native of Muskingum County, Ohio, born April 29, 1831, a son of Robert and Sarah Marvel, who came to Hendricks County, Indiana, in 1835, and entered eighty acres of wild land in Brown Township. Here he was reared on a pioneer farm, receiving but a limited education. He is one of the prosperous citizens of Brown Township, and owns 155 acres of valuable land. When a young man he learned the plasterer's trade, at which he has worked in connection with farming. Mr. Marvel was married in March, 1852, to Sarah Dickerson, and to them were born six children, but three of whom--Franklin P., Ottie M. and Rosa M.--are living. Margaret, Ettie and Clara are deceased. Mrs. Marvel died in May, 1875, and the following October Mr. Marvel married Lucinda Watson, of Vigo County, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Marvel are members of the Christian church.

The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Brown Township, page 478

John Marvel was born in Hendricks County, Ind., Feb.10, 1837, a son of Robert and Sarah Marvel, early settlers of Brown Township. He was reared in his native county, receiving but a limited education, as his services were early required at home. He has always devoted his attention to agriculture, and is one of the representative successful farmers of the township. He owns a fine farm of eighty acres, and his improvements are among the best in the township. He was married in February, 1859, to Mary L. Wilson, and to them have been born eight children, but three of whom are living--Canada, Evert and Annie.

Atlas of Hendricks County (Chicago: J.H. Beers & Co., 1878)--Brown Township, page 11

MARVEL, GEORGE W., P.O. Trader's Point, Marion Co. Farmer, Sec. 30; settled in this county in 1863; born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, April 29 1821; son of Robert and Sarah Marvel, who settled here in 1835. Married March 6, 1853 to Sarah Dickerson; six children: Margaret, born Dec. 1853; Ettie, Dec. 28 1855 (deceased); Clara, Jan. 10 1861 (deceased); Frank, June 8, 1865; Ottie, June 15, 1869; Rose, b. May 22, 1875. He was also married to Lucinda Watson Nov. 8, 1875 in Vigo Co., Ind. Mrs. Marvel's father settled in this county in 1829; lived here thirty years; moved to Marion County, where he died; his wife Elizabeth died on the homestead; both were members of the Christian Church. Mr. Marvel has a fine farm Atlas of Hendricks County (Chicago: J.H. Beers & Co., 1878)--Brown Township, page 11

MARVEL, JOSEPH, P.O. Trader's Point, Marion County; Farmer, Section 30; born June 25, 1845; son of Robert and Nancy Marvel. Married December 31, 1863, to Miss Wilson, of this township; four children: Charles E. and Ida E. (twins), b. 9 25 1864; Mary A., b. 12 29 1867; Cora L, b. 12 27 1870. Mr. Marvel served in the 7th Ind. Vols. Is now engaged in clearing a farm for himself in the woods. Hs a fine family of children, and is a worthy citizen.

and excellent improvements.

MARVEL CEMETERY
Brown Township, Hendricks County, Indiana
NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Sec 29, T17N R2E
Visited August 2, 2005

Directions:
This cemetery is on the north side of Wilson Road, just west of Jules Lane.  It can be accessed through the west woods of Jules Lane or from Wilson Road.  From house #10678 on Wilson Road, go behind the house, over the creek and up the gas pipeline trail.  The cemetery is in the woods to the east and is south of the field.  The wire fence and a small marker in the cemetery are difficult to find.

Corners:
NW: N39°53.700’ W86°19.842’
SE: N39°53.697’ W86°19.841’

Approximate Center:
N39°53.699’ W86°19.842’ or
N395342 W861951

Condition:
This cemetery is partially fenced but not mowed or maintained.  The small wire fence is down in many places.  A small metal marker reads “The Marvels/ Robert & Sarah.”  A small fieldstone was also noted. The husband and wife were some of the first settlers of this area (Trader’s Point) and walked from Delaware in the early 1800s to get here.  There is an interesting article in the Danville Library that is an interview of their descendant, the one who placed the marker.

Biography information can be found at Find-A-Grave .

                                   

                                                 Grave Marker

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Sarah Wilkins Marvel[Suggest a correction]

Birth:   1808 Delaware, USA Death:   1875 Hendricks County Indiana, USA   Wife of Robert Marvel, married August 16, 1827 in Ohio. Settled near Trader's Point, Hendricks County, Indiana in 1835.   Family links:   Burial: Marvel Cemetery Hendricks County Indiana, USA   Created by: Jessica Record added: Dec 05, 2007 Find A Grave Memorial# 23256186

Robert Marvel[

Birth:   1804 Sussex County, Delaware Death:   1889 Hendricks County, Indiana  Robert Marvel was the son of Robert and Mary (Smith) Marvel. He married Sarah (Wilkins)on August 16, 1827 in Ohio. They settled at Trader's Point, Hendricks County, Indiana in 1835, buying 80 acres and creating a successful farm.   Family links: Burial: Marvel Cemetery - Hendricks County Indiana   Created by: Jessica Record added: Dec 05, 2007 Find A Grave Memorial# 23256118 GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 39.8949814, Longitude: -86.3307037

Cemetery notes and/or description:
This cemetery is on the north side of Wilson Road, just west of Jules Lane. It can be accessed through the west woods of Jules Lane or from Wilson Road. From house #10678 on Wilson Road, go behind the house, over the creek and up the gas pipeline trail. The cemetery is in the woods to the east and is south of the field. The wire fence and a small marker in the cemetery are difficult to find.