Dinkins - Runyan - Orr Family Photo Gallery
| Benjamin Runyan Brother of Noah Runyan (1803). Born in 1796 in N.J. , He died here in Henry Co. on Jan. 5, 1864 |
| Nancy Runyan Wife of Benjamin Died September 27, 1873. |
| Thomas Runyan Son of Noah Runyan 1st. Thomas was born Jan. 26, 1799 and died in Henry County April 25, 1877. Buried at Batson. |
| Batson Church 2006 |
| Lane leading to Batson Church and Cemetery |
| Basil was Gladys's brother. Children of William and Sarah Runyan Dinkins. |
| Sarah Frances Runyan Honored as one of Henry County's first pioneers. |
| Abraham Runyan was a plowmaker, cooper and musician in the Civil War. 84th Regiment, Indiana Infantry, Company "G". Born in Ohio in 1829, he moved to Millville and lived there until his death in 1899. He contracted a malarial type disease in the war and suffered from it until his death. He was honored at the "Old on July 4th, 1899. |
Dinkins - Runyan - Orr Family Photo Gallery
Noah Runyan 1st (1777-1839) and wife Catherine Laboyteaux (1783-1855) are either the parents of
brother Benjamin Runyan (born 1766) and his wife Ann. Noah 1st and wife Catherine are
buried in the old part of Batson Cemetery. Noah Runyan ( b. 1803 ) from New Jersey married Anna
Barnes (b. 1812 ) from Ohio. They lived in Ohio before moving to Millville, Indiana in the early 1800's.
They had at least 8 children, one of them being Abraham Runyan (1829-1899). Abraham married
Annie Margaret Kissel (died 1872) and then Rebecca Sylvania Dinkins (1851-1922).
Abraham Runyan was a musician in the Civil War for the 84th Indiana Infantry. I have an excerpt from
a letter he wrote about his service to the Union Army HERE. Abraham Runyan fathered as many as
12 children, many of whom are buried at Batson. He and first wife Annie Margaret Kissel had
daughter Sarah Francis Runyan (1865-1924). Abe and Annie Kissel Runyan were both born in Ohio
and moved to Millville, Indiana in the early 1800's. Sarah Francis Runyan(1865-1924) , born in New
Castle , married William Isaac Dinkins (1861-1941). The Dinkins family was from Yadkinville North
Carolina and moved to Indiana in the early 1800's. William and Sarah had 15 children.....one being
Gladys Sylvania Dinkins (1889-1968). Gladys Sylvania Dinkins married Harold Obediah Orr , both
born in Henry County, Indiana. They had 8 chldren. Howard Wayne Orr was the 4th son born to this
marriage....he married Marilyn Yvonne Jackson in 1954 and they had 4 children.
The following encompasses seven generations and over two centuries of my family descendants !
So far I've counted over 75 graves of family members here at Batson Cemetery and I've only just
begun. Many of the Runyan Dinkins daughters whose names changed with marriage are also
buried here. Click on the thumbnails to see a larger photo!
brother Benjamin Runyan (born 1766) and his wife Ann. Noah 1st and wife Catherine are
buried in the old part of Batson Cemetery. Noah Runyan ( b. 1803 ) from New Jersey married Anna
Barnes (b. 1812 ) from Ohio. They lived in Ohio before moving to Millville, Indiana in the early 1800's.
They had at least 8 children, one of them being Abraham Runyan (1829-1899). Abraham married
Annie Margaret Kissel (died 1872) and then Rebecca Sylvania Dinkins (1851-1922).
Abraham Runyan was a musician in the Civil War for the 84th Indiana Infantry. I have an excerpt from
a letter he wrote about his service to the Union Army HERE. Abraham Runyan fathered as many as
12 children, many of whom are buried at Batson. He and first wife Annie Margaret Kissel had
daughter Sarah Francis Runyan (1865-1924). Abe and Annie Kissel Runyan were both born in Ohio
and moved to Millville, Indiana in the early 1800's. Sarah Francis Runyan(1865-1924) , born in New
Castle , married William Isaac Dinkins (1861-1941). The Dinkins family was from Yadkinville North
Carolina and moved to Indiana in the early 1800's. William and Sarah had 15 children.....one being
Gladys Sylvania Dinkins (1889-1968). Gladys Sylvania Dinkins married Harold Obediah Orr , both
born in Henry County, Indiana. They had 8 chldren. Howard Wayne Orr was the 4th son born to this
marriage....he married Marilyn Yvonne Jackson in 1954 and they had 4 children.
The following encompasses seven generations and over two centuries of my family descendants !
So far I've counted over 75 graves of family members here at Batson Cemetery and I've only just
begun. Many of the Runyan Dinkins daughters whose names changed with marriage are also
buried here. Click on the thumbnails to see a larger photo!
| Noah Runyan b. 1803 Father of Abraham Runyan. He is shown as living in Dudley Township, Henry Co. at the age of 77 in 1880. Assumed to be at Batson. |
| Wife of Noah (1803) Mother of Abraham Runyan Died Feb. 6, 1894 Believed to be buried at Batson Cemetery |
| (1829-1899) Son of Noah and Anna Runyan Honored as Henry County Pioneer Settler and Old Timer Fifer in Indiana Infantry |
| Annie Margaret Kissel Runyan First wife of Abraham Runyan Annie died June 4, 1872 I am still looking for her grave marker at Batson. She was the daughter of Frederick and Sarah Kissel. |
| Noah Runyan 1st. (1777-1839) One of the early graves at Batson Cemetery. |
| Catherine LaBoyteaux Runyan Wife of Noah Runyan 1st. Born Jan 1783 in N.J. Died Sept. 9, 1855 in Henry Co. |
| Second wife of Abraham Runyan in New Lisbon and lived mostly in lived at 2415 Broad St. |
| Daughter of Abraham and Annie Runyan Sarah was honored as Henry County Pioneer She married William Isaac Dinkins |
| William Isaac Dinkins (1861-1941) Married Sarah Francis Runyan William was a carpenter and mason. |
| Shown with Harold Orr Gladys was the daughter of William and Sarah Dinkins Gladys married Harold Obediah Orr |
| Gladys Dinkins Orr on left. Gladys was the daughter of William and Sarah Runyan Dinkins/ |
| Shown with her siblings. Photo taken at Batson Cemetery. |
| A young Harold Obediah Orr. Son of Frank and Cora Maddy Orr. Harold loved to listen to baseball games on the radio. Harold and Gladys had 8 children. 1898-1961 |
| The Orr Family Left to right are: Gladys, Phil,Harold Jr., Herman (red), Harold Obediah (seated), LaVera, Melvin, betty June and Howard Wayne Orr. |
| Jessie Dinkins Born in 1846. Brother of WIlliam Isaac Dinkins. They are sons of John Dinkins and Elizabeth Adams Dinkins originally from North Carolina. |
| Children of Harold and Gladys Dinkins Orr: Back row: Harold Jr., Howard Wayne, Phil and Herman (Red) Orr. |
| Harold Obediah Orr Photo taken in the 1950's. Harold and Gladys lived in Millville, New Castle, Greensboro, Straughn and Brown County. |
| Carl Eugene "Pinky" Orr Pinky died in 1954 at the age of 15 He was the youngest son of Harold O. and Gladys Orr Pinky loved making model airplanes which he hung from his bedroom ceiling. |
| Early Dinkins Reunion. William Isaac Dinkins is shown seated in the front row center. |
| This photo shows some of the Ruyan and Dinkins family as well. Ed Runyan (son of Abe) is in the back row far right. |
| The family Bible belonging to William Isaac Dinkins and Sarah Francis Runyan Dinkins 1894 Remains in the family today! |
| Grave site of Harold Obediah Orr and Gladys Sylvania Dinkins Orr. Batson Cemetery |
| Phillip Gerald Orr Son of Harold and Gladys Phil worked at Ingersoll Steel and was National Guardsman for 6 years. |
| Herman "Red" Orr Son of Harold and Gladys Red lived in Kennard at the time of his death. He was a fireman, worked at delco Remy and was a WWII veteran. |
| Son of Harold and Gladys Melvin worked at Delco remy, was a cook and a veteran of the Korean War...3 years. |
| Batson Church and Cemetery The church was moved to Batson Cemetery by horse. The cemetery was established in 1844, but there were already burials there as far back as 1832. |
| Batson Cemetery Now an official Historic Site in Indiana One of Indiana's most beautiful cemeteries. |
| Sarah Dinkins, early 1900's. |
| Early 1900's game of Croquet. Far left is Basil Dinkins |
| Basil Dinkins Son of William and Sarah Born 1896 |
| Picture postcard sent to William and Sarah Dinkins in 1917. |
| Picture postcard sent to William and Sarah Runyan Dinkins from Mooreland in 1912 |
| Picture postcard sent to William and Sarah Runyan Dinkins in 1914 |
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| Millville, Indiana Abraham Runyan age 40 Annie M. wife 31 Joseph Webster 13 Alice A. 11 Mary 10 Ella 7 David 5 Sarah Frances 3 Ellen 2 Catherine 1 |
| Date July 4 1899 Meeting of "Old Settlers" Honored included: Abraham Runyon who died Mar 8 1899 James Runyon who died Dec 20 1898 Listed in the New Castle Democrat on July 14th 1899 |
| Millville,Indiana Abraham 30 Plow Maker Margaret from Pa. Joesph 3 Alice 1 Mary 7/12 838 Page 7 |
| Abraham Runyan Civil War Indiana Infantry 84 Regiment Company G Discharged Distinguished Service September 17 1863 (Civil War Musician) |
| This is the house that stood at 2415 Broad Street for over 100 years. Abe Runyan's second wife Rebecca Dinkins Runyan lived here in 1919. It was razed in 2007...the owner needed room for a car lot. |
| Letter excerpt from Millville, Indiana to daughter Ella in 1893. Dear son and beloved daughter...... "Wheat is good and cheap. 50 cents a bushel. Flour is cheap. Everything is cheap. Can get good clothing from $3. Can get the best woolen goods for $8, but money is scarce and times are cryed out". "Hard factories have all stopped. Banks have shut down and are not circulating money, but as far as myself, I don't see any difference. For my self work seems to be as plenty as common. I do wish you will come. i will take it on myself to help you all I can. I can get a good deal of painting to do. I am going to be painting Doctor Stafford's buildings. Now I will have to close. Bill's and John's are all well. Abraham Runyan Millville July 26, 1893 |
| William Isaac Dinkins (man in the middle) with Frank and Walter Barkus. Millville, Indiana. The equipment is an old Steam Tractor and Thrashing Machine. |
| Marriage License for Abraham Runyan and Annie Margaret Kissel. Click photo for larger view. |
| Marriage of William Dinkins and Sarah Frances Runyan. August 17, 1882 Click photo for larger view. |
| Feb. 18, 1771. RUN AWAY from the subscriber, an apprentice boy named AMOS REED, about twenty years of seven inches high, black hair "Amwell, in Hunterdon county, generally tied behind, brown Feb. 18, 1771. RUN AWAY complexioned, lively spirited, from the subscriber, an pretty much given to drink; REED, about twenty years of buttons, a streaked lincey age, thick set, about five feet lapelled jacket without lining, with buttons covered with the same, a pair of new buckskin breeches a little sullied with his working in them, he being a shoemaker by trade, a felt hat more than half worn, with a large metal button, blue and white stockings that has been footed, a pair of double soaled shoes, and a new home-spun shirt. Whoever brings home said servant, or secures him in any gaol, so that his master shall have him again, shall have twenty shillings reward per me. Benjamin Runyan." By Benjamin Runyan (1739-1830) Wife was Rebecca Barton |
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Need burial location
Need burial location
| Sarah was the daughter of Abraham Runyan and Annie Margaret Kissel Runyan. Photo ca. 1924 Sarah also died in 1924. Click here to see William and Sarah's children. |
| David Runyan (1864-1939) Son of Abe and Annie Margaret Kissel Runyan. David buried at Batson Cemetery |
| Georgia Runyan (1883-1976) Daughter of Abe and Rebecca Dinkins Runyan |
Son of Abraham and
Rebecca Dinkins Runyan.
Rebecca Dinkins Runyan.
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