Dorothy’s Dunkirk $20.00
Early Post Offices $5.00
Ghost Towns $10.00
Recollections by Wm G. Sutton of Dunkirk $10.00
Detailed descriptions of these materials follow.
Dorothy’s Dunkirk was compiled by Janice Stucky in 2006 for the Jay County Historical Society Inc. In Dorothy’s words, “I have tried to write about our town as I have seen it through the years.” Born December 4, 1900, she lived to the age of 99.
The book begins with recollections she wrote in recognition of the Sesquicentennial of Jay County in 1986. She wrote memories again between 1988 and 1993. Included are memories of her farm life in Zion School District in Knox Township. Pictures of many of the sites she describes are shown. An index of names is included. Original manuscripts used to compile this book were found in the Dunkirk City Public Library, including some articles from Dunkirk News & Sun and The Observer newspapers. To purchase materials contact the Jay County Historical Society at 903 East Main Street, Portland, IN 47371. You may call 1-260-726-7168 or e-mail research@jaycountyhistory.org .
Early Post Offices was originally compiled by Mrs. Robert [Treva] DePoy in 1966 as a report at the time of our state of Indiana’s Sesquicentennial. This book begins with information identifying early mail routes. Samuel Hawkins’ experience with some fugitive slaves is recounted. A table showing Jay County information from the mid-1850s includes post offices, postmasters, compensation and net proceed. To purchase materials contact the Jay County Historical Society at 903 East Main Street, Portland, IN 47371. You may call 1-260-726-7168 or e-mail research@jaycountyhistory.org .
Ghost Towns – Miriam’s description means these towns no longer have business places even though they may have churches and residences, or they may be in existence, but by the name given here they no longer exist. The revised edition has them listed in alphabetical order by townships. Some photos have been included. The 1864 county map and a later hand-drawn county map are included. There is an index of individual names mentioned concerning the towns. J. Walter Fiers tells of New Charleston in Wabash Township that “died a-borning”. To purchase materials contact the Jay County Historical Society at 903 East Main Street, Portland, IN 47371. You may call 1-260-726-7168 or e-mail research@jaycountyhistory.org .
Recollections was updated by Janice Stucky in 2006 for the Jay County Historical Society, Inc.
William Garner Sutton was born August 12, 1828, and came to Jay County at the age of nine. His family was the first to have a cabin erected in what is now Dunkirk. When he was 88 years old, Wm wrote his recollections in notes. The original notes are lost to the current generation. His great-granddaughter, Janice Sutton, is credited for typing the oldest known manuscript of his notes, which appeared in the Dunkirk City Public Library. That edition was the basis for this book. An index of names is included. To purchase materials contact the Jay County Historical Society at 903 East Main Street, Portland, IN 47371. You may call 1-260-726-7168 or e-mail research@jaycountyhistory.org .
