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Nicholas Hightshue

Nicholas Hightshue
born 15 Dec 1789, Frederick, Maryland to Jacob Hightshue and Margaret Seuberlinger
died 26 Feb 1858, Marion County, Indiana
burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana

Married: 18 Oct 1821, Perry County, Ohio
Jane Reynolds
born: 18  Aug 1793, Frederick, Maryland
died: 18 Mar 1859
burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana

Children of Nicholas Hightshue and Jane Reynolds:

  • Lucy Ann Hightshue (b. 22 Feb 1822, Ohio, d. 26 Feb 1892, Indiana) married Nathan Brumfield (b: 1833, Ohio, d:  27 Dec 1889). Both are buried at Crown Point Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Jacob Hightshue (b. 6 Nov 1823, Ohio, d. 23 Sep 1904, Zionsville, Boone County, Indiana) married Sarah Ann Hollingsworth (b. 7 Dec 1826, Indiana, d.  14 Mar 1908, Zionsville, Boone County, Indiana). Both are buried at North Liberty Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
  • James Reynolds Hightshue (b. 14 Oct 1826, Ohio, d: 14 Oct 1894, Indiana) married Sarah Jane Hollingsworth (b.  20 Mar 1831, Indiana, d. 23 Apr 1905, Indiana). Both are buried in North Liberty Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
  • Elizabeth Hightshue (b. 21 Aug 1828, Ohio, d. 17 Apr 1897) married Thomas T. Glidewell (b. 22 Nov 1828 Indiana, d. 31 Jan 1898). Both are buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana)
  • Mary Jane Hightshue (b.  21 Aug 1828, Ohio, d;  1905) married John M. Ross (b. 1821 d. 1868). Both are buried at Crown Point Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Nancy Hannah Hightshue (b. 1833, Indiana, d. 17 Jan 1913, Berrin, Michigan), married Leander Glidewell (b. 1832, Indiana, d. 5 Nov 1896, Indiana). Both are buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
  • Cynthia Margaret Hightshue (b. 4 Aug 1837, Indiana, d. 13 Jun 1912, Pike Township, Marion County, Indiana) married Francis Marion Hollingsworth (b. 30 Jan 1837 Indiana, d. 3 Apr 1926).  Both are buried in North Liberty Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

Nicholas and Jane (Reynolds) Hightshue lived in Perry County, Ohio, until the early 1830’s. Nicholas brought his family to Pike Township, Marion County, Indiana around 1832.  He was a founding and charter member of the Ebenezer Christian Church.  He and his wife remained in Pike Township until their deaths.

Some of their children owned land in Hendricks and Boone Counties as well.

Submitted by:
Nita Strainer
Nsstrainer@gmail.com

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