Contributed by: Vernon L. Barlow
Source: Marjorie Holmes Shelbyville, Indiana 46176
In a letter written to a Mrs. Winn, who was researching the Barlows in Shelby Co some years back, she writes that she was enclosing a copy of the deed records for Jermiah where he purchased land in 1884 and he and his wife Mary, sold it in 1831. The records were checked to 1852.
There were other Barlow's in this county early and they were probably related.
I have compiled several books of genealogy information on Shelby Co, viz;
Shelbyville Newspaper items 1853-1870 ..5 volumes
Court records 1822-1876 ..2 volumes
Will Records 1822-1906 ..1 volume
Births and Deaths 1870-1882 ..2 volumes
Miscellaneous Records 1834-1874 ..1 volume
Miscellaneous Records of Shelby Co Indiana 1834 - 1874
page 142.
Jeremiah Barlow of Jackson Twp. has picked up some estrayed livestock December 18, 1839.
Appraised by James C. Wilson and Peter Wolf.
page 146.
Jeremiah Barlow the same January 05, 1842.
Appraised by Abner and Stephen Harvey.
page 162.
John Barlow the same February 19, 1863.
Appraised by Jonathan Scott and Jacob Medaker.
page 196.
The Shelby Union Newspaper of May 03, 1866, John Barlow vs John H. Smith is listed as a case set for trial at a special judicial court-term.
page 208.
The Shelby Union of July 26, 1866 J. Barlow has assessed the five percent income tax on $221 of his income.
Page 46.
L. Barlow the same on $396 of his income for 1865.
In a list of removed or deceased taxpayers:
| Jacob Barlow |
1862 |
Hendricks Twp - to Johnson Co |
| Jacob S. Barlow |
1871 |
Noble Twp. - to Illinois |
| James Barlow |
1862 |
Moral Twp. - gone to war |
| John Barlow |
1868 |
Liberty Twp. - to Kentucky |
| J.W. Barlow |
1857 |
Moral Twp. - left |
| W.T. Barlow |
1866 |
Moral Twp. - left county |
Barlow entries from various Shelby Co books
1. Shelby Co Indiana Court Records, 1822-1862
Probate Order Book A p 313
The heirs of the estate of Moses Prewitt deceased; Pleasant Prewitt, Mary Ann Barlow - late Mary Ann Prewitt, and John S., James H., Rachael, Rebecca and Margaret Prewitt. Also Lewis Barlow the husband of the late Mary Ann Barlow received a share. February 1835
Probate Order - Book 3, page 93 and 94
An entry made to identify Juda Barlow, widow of Lewis Barlow, a Revolutionary (War) Pensioner.
Lewis departed this life November 27, 1836.
August 14, 1837
Probate Order - Book C page 561
Thomas H. Teas of Henry County Indiana is listed as the guardian of Nehimiah Starr, deceased in a chancery action.
Stephen Harvey and George Barlow are mentioned.
March 1847
Complete Record - Book D Page 323
In a chancery suit are:
Stephen Harvey and George Barlow vs Thomas S. Teas of Henry County Indiana, the guardian of the minor heirs of
Nehimiah Starr, deceased.
March 1847
Civil Order - Book A page 285
Lewis Barlow, aged 75 comes before the court declaring that in order to obtain a pension, states that he enlisted for two years in September 1776 in Virginia in a company commanded by Captain James Wood in the line of the state of Virginia in the Continental Establishment and served until October 1779 when he was discharged in New York State.
He did have 100 acres of land which has since been sold.
His family consists of 4: Judah aged 75, Elizabeth 28, (a cripple), George C. c.12 and Bluford aged c.10
September 8, 1830
----someone added a note that these young boys were grandsons of Lewis----
2. Early Landowners of Shelby Co Indiana
Henry Barlow purchased land from USA October 01, 1821
Jacob Barlow purchased land from USA January 12, 1822
Other early landowners listed in the same book:
Henry Barlow - Deed book A page 576
Henry and Mahala Barlow - Deed book A page 587. Sold real estate
Jeremiah Barlow Deed - Book A page 131
Jeremiah and Mary "Polly" Barlow - Deed book C page 74 sold real estate.
3. Will Records of Shelby Co Indiana - 1822 - 1906
Barlow, William H. - Book 2 pages 110-112
Will dated March 09, 1891
Father: John Recorded July 31, 1886
Wife and child or children if any shall survive him.
Executors - his father John or his brother James if his father should not be living.
Witnesses: L.J. Hackney and Ed K. Adams
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