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Michael Helt

Birth	:	22 Jan 1788 Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	6 Aug 1864 Hillsdale, Vermillion County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Helts Prairie Cemetery, Hillsdale, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7308006, -87.4107971
Description	:	Thanks to Cindy Taylor-Matuse for the following Michael Helt, deceased, who was prominently identified with the early history of the county, was born in Pennsylvania, January 22, 1788, a son of John Helt, who was of German descent. He was reared to agricultural pursuits, which he followed through life. He was married August 31, 1815, to Elizabeth Aye, a native of Maryland, and a daughter of Jacob Aye, who was of German and English descent. To them were born seven children, four still living - Mrs. Celina Mitchell, Catherine, Charles B. and Nancy. Catherine was the second... Read More	Thanks to Cindy Taylor-Matuse for the following Michael Helt, deceased, who was prominently identified with the early history of the county, was born in Pennsylvania, January 22, 1788, a son of John Helt, who was of German descent. He was reared to agricultural pursuits, which he followed through life. He was married August 31, 1815, to Elizabeth Aye, a native of Maryland, and a daughter of Jacob Aye, who was of German and English descent. To them were born seven children, four still living - Mrs. Celina Mitchell, Catherine, Charles B. and Nancy. Catherine was the second white child born in Vermillion County, the date of her birth being March 23, 1819, and is the oldest living native born citizen in the county. She has never married and is living with her maiden sister on a part of the old homestead. The names of the deceased children are John, Hiram and Irena. Shortly after his marriage Michael Helt, with his wife, his two brothers, Daniel and George, his sister Elizabeth, with her husband Augustus Ford, his father, and John Skidmore and family, started in a flat-boat at Columbus, Ohio for, Indiana, floating down the Scioto River to the Ohio, and from there to the mouth of the Wabash River, then poled it to Vincennes, Indiana, where the little colony lived about three years. In 1818 they came to Vermillion County, settling on and around the prairie which was subsequently named Helt's Prairie at a settler's meeting, in honor of John Helt and his three sons. John Helt died aged seventy years, more than fifty years ago. When they settled here the country was nothing but a wilderness, wild animals roamed through the forest, and Indians were the only inhabitants, but were not troublesome. Their nearest trading post was Terre Haute, and their milling was done sixty miles from their home. They worked hard to make a home out of the forests for their family, and by persevering industry and strict economy in the pioneer days, their efforts were crowned with success. Mr. Helt died at his home in Helt Township, August 5, 1864, and his wife died September 13, 1867. Both were earnest Christians, and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church for many years. Biographical Sketches; History of Vermillion County 1888

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Where is Michael Helt's memorial?
Michael Helt's memorial is located at: Helts Prairie Cemetery, Hillsdale, Vermillion County, USA.
When did Michael Helt death?
Michael Helt death on 6 Aug 1864 in Hillsdale, Vermillion County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Michael Helt's memorial?
Latitude: 39.7308006
Longitude: -87.4107971

Family Members:

Parent

John Helt Jr.

(1763 - 1833)

Catharine Helt

(1762 - 1850)

Spouse

Elizabeth Aye Helt

(1788 - 1867)

Siblings

Elizabeth Helt Ford

(1784 - 1857)

Daniel Helt

(1791 - 1879)

George Helt

(1794 - 1872)

Children

(1816 - 1902)

(1819 - 1888)

(1821 - 1892)

(1822 - 1898)

(1824 - 1876)

(1830 - 1832)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Helts Prairie Cemetery
Hillsdale, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7308006, -87.4107971

2. Bug Island Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7381530, -87.3701980

3. Pisgah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7653008, -87.4392014

4. Lafayette Road Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7333000, -87.3562170

5. Andrews Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7430992, -87.4674988

6. Hixon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7356360, -87.3497680

7. Higbie Cemetery
Summit Grove, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7312920, -87.4756010

8. Bogart Cemetery
Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7724280, -87.4569550

9. Armiesburg Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7686005, -87.3555984

10. Walnut Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6733017, -87.4002991

11. Riverside Cemetery
Clinton, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6671371, -87.3983994

12. Trowbridge Cemetery
Hillsdale, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7961006, -87.4064026

13. Montezuma Cemetery
Montezuma, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7906494, -87.3691788

14. Highland Cemetery
Highland, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7980995, -87.3955994

15. Mecca Cemetery
Mecca, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7260000, -87.3218000

16. Dailey Chapel Cemetery
Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6815300, -87.3471909

17. Ernie Pyle Memorial Marker
Dana, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7972450, -87.4529037

18. Bales Cemetery
Dana, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7863998, -87.4764023

19. Bono Cemetery
Bono, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7597504, -87.5009232

20. Arabia Cemetery
Rockville, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7677994, -87.3225021

21. Oakland Cemetery
Montezuma, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8031006, -87.3728027

22. Old Morgan Cemetery
Klondyke, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7903800, -87.3412420

23. Lyford Cemetery
Lyford, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6513000, -87.3705000

24. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Rosedale, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6669250, -87.3365580