Family History Donated to Wells County Library

Nicholas H. Raber (left in photo) compiled and recently donated six history books to the Indiana Room at the Wells County Public Library. The first two, “Relatives of Maria (Lucabaugh) Raber 1856-1948” and “Joseph McClure & Madella Fishbaugh Family History,” cover many families from Rockcreek Township. The third book, “Coolman Family History,” focuses on the Coolman families of Wells and Huntington Counties and includes many old basketball photos from Liberty Center and Warren High School. The fourth book, “John R. Stinson & Permilla A. Thompson Family History,” details the Stinson family of Wells and Huntington Counties and incorporates the Thompson Family History by Dick Thompson, Nellie Sleppy, and others. The fifth book, “Colagrossi Family History,” outlines the history of Italian Americans on Harrison Street in Elkhart, Indiana. Finally, the sixth book, “Sven Harry Lindstrand (1909-1987),” explores the life and works of the local artist. All the books can be viewed in the Indiana Room at the library in Bluffton. Accepting the donations on behalf of the library in the photo is Jason Habegger, Adult Services Manager (right in photo). (Photo submitted)

BLUFFTON NEWS-BANNER 10/25/224