christie bradley Sunday, 8/13/06, 2:44 PM
my grandma wilma elizabeth gharst was in the glenn home and adopted out when she was 3 or 4 in 1936. her name then changed to betty witherspoon.she is now deceased and always wanted to find out her family history and nationality.my mom and i promised we would try to persue and get any information we could even for our own curiosity.I really am not sure where to start ,but if anyone knows anything that could help we would appreciate it. thanks, christie bradley
From: terre haute,indiana
Email: bradleys4@verizon.net
Nancy S. Bergmann Wednesday, 3/29/06, 6:51 AM
Was there with my sibling 1953/54-1956 (Gracie Belle Adkins) when I was adopted after a couple of foster homes. My sister and I were separated after being there a few days. She was adopted right away but I was too ill. I don't remember anything good that happened to me there. Except for a RN that visited often. Everbody I loved just disappeared one day. But being at this place made me a stronger person and a good parent.
From: Terre Haute Indiana
Web Site: Totally Silver
Email: silverstar47512@yahoo.com
If you were a resident of the home, would you like to share some memories? (good or bad) Already have
George Groll / Pirkel Sunday, 1/22/06, 12:13 PM
I was there from 1940 to 44 0r 46. Although my parents were alive but were divorced I remember popping field corn with others outside the back door of the gymn. Although a lot of parents had their kids at he home while they worked so not all the children were orphans. I'm also the One that sent you the picture in the jim with my Dad.
From: Cleveland,Ohio
Email: ggroll@core.com
If you were a resident of the home, would you like to share some memories? (good or bad) good
Patricia Crowder Yaw Tuesday, 11/22/05, 6:40 AM
I signed the guest book a year ago but since that time memories of yesterday have came to light from the Mystery Photo. The women in the picture looks like my Mother Drucilla Marie Pedigo Crowder c1920 IN d1995 IN. My father Gerald Thomas Crowder c1918 IN d1987 IN was the only one of his seven siblings who was put in the Glen Home in 1933. His father Carl Bertram Crowder was paralized from a virus in 1927 and died in 1933. Their Mother Sylvia Mae McCarter Crowder was hospitilized for the next few years with a nervous breakdown. His brothers and sisters, Lucille Clark, Dorothy Hoop, Edna Wells, Harry, Ethel Pearl Barnard and Fred were taken in by family members excet for Uncle Harry who went to Chicago to work. My dad "Jerry" at 14 was not happy that his family didn't want him so he ran away from the Glen Home to Colorado to work on the Dam and then to CA riding the trains across America for 5 years. In 1938 he returned to Terre Haute and met my Mother they were married 50 years when he died. In 1947 my Cousins Thelma, Walley and Stacy Pharris were put in the Glen Home while their Mother worked as a tobacco picker in NC. It was during this time that my Mother was helping with the children at the Home and when the picture would have been taken. My dad got out of the Army in 1947 and brought the children to our house at 1338 8th Ave. My dad "Jerry" made it clear that we should always take care of our widows and orphans. Over the next 10 years we always went with our church for Chrismas taking presants for the children. In 1953 the "Yaw" twin girls were in the home while their father worked in Detroit. They are my husband Edward Yaws cousins. If you see this send us an e-mail, I remember playing with you at the home before I met Ed in Sarah Scott Jr. High School. We married in 1956 at the 6th Ave. Pilgrim Holiness Church. We live in AR are 66 and 67 years old and yes, we will be home for Christmas this year. Happy Holidays, Patricia
From: North Terre Haute IN
Web Site: Crowder Ancestry
Email: patriciayaw@centurytel.net
paula powell Saturday, 10/22/05, 8:39 AM
From: wagoner, ok
Email: jppowell@valornet.com
Mary Gardner Monday, 7/4/05, 9:20 AM
My Dad's brother, Russell Orman, and 2 sisters lived at the Glen Home for a few years during 1924 to about 1928 or 29. The only reason my Dad, Harvey Orman wasn't there is because at 13 years of age, he ran away. Josephine later married Marshal Jasper Crouse and sister Mildren married his brother, Cornelius Crouse. They had been taken to raise by the Crouse parents. I don't think I ever heard any of the three talk about their experiences at the home. Mary
From: Decatur, GA
Email: Mary2gard@aol.com
George Groll / Pirkel Wednesday, 2/2/05, 11:43 AM
Was there from 1940-1944. as was my mother and her sisters. Most parent left there kid there while they worked.Was Born in Terre Haute 1938.
From: SW Cleveland ,Ohio
Email: ggroll@core.com
If you were a resident of the home, would you like to share some memories? (good or bad) Great
Debi Crouse Monday, 11/29/04, 6:48 PM
My maternal grandmother is on the 1920 census as being an "inmate" at the Lost Creek Orphanage for Dependant Children. Her name was Gladys Hays, at the age of 13. I would love any information on how she came to be there and when she was reunited with her father, Elmer Otis Hays. No one in my family knows that she was register there. I want to confirm before I say anything. One thing that all of her 12 children remember of her is that she played on the Wabash. There was no other talk of her childhood. She never spoke of it freely or when asked directly. This could shed some light on her life. I remember Grandma to be a very wise and charming woman. She love to pick berries, teach me about the outdoors and eatable wild greens. I do remember thinking "do you think I will need to eat this root?" Being 50 now (myself), I understand why she did this as she lived through the depression. Survial skills were important to her. I am her eldest grandchild. I look forward to any information about her. Sincerely, Debi Crouse
From: Vancouver, WA
Email: dlc6254@comcast.net
Mary Orman Gardner Friday, 10/29/04, 2:31 PM
My Dad, Harvey Orman had 2 sisters, Josephine and Mildred, and one brother, Russell Orman who were residents at the Glen Home in the 1920's. The girls were taken into the home of the Crouse family of Cory, and married two of their sons. Russell was taken out by Harvey in 1929 or 1930. He was taken to Oxford, MI where he spent the rest of his childhood with his mother. Harvey, the oldest child, had run away and avoided going to the home. He was about 15 at the time. Thank goodness there was a place for children who could no longer live with either parent. Mary
Cheryl Darlene Casarez Tuesday, 10/26/04, 12:37 PM
I would just like to say that the Glenn Home provided a safe haven for me and my sister and three brothers for a short period of time in 1950/51. I remember Mrs. Howe, who I believe was the housemother or director of our cottage, and sleeping in a bed near my sister in a large bedroom in the girl's cottage. I also remember the dining room with long tables and benches. Of course, to a four year old, everything must have seemed big so it is nice to see the pictures on the web site. Saddest of all, though, is that we five siblings were split up and adopted by different families. My oldest brother, Bob and I went together. Jerry was adopted separately as were Shirley and Lonnie Ray. My brother Bob and I met Jerry in 1965 and have kept in touch. Our ages now would be Bob 62, Shirley 60?, Jerry 59, me 57, and Lonnie Ray 55? Anyway, it was good to see the website and I may have a picture or two from old newspaper articles to share - I'll look for them! God Bless!
From: Tinley Park, Illinois
Email: casarezII@aol.com
If you were a resident of the home, would you like to share some memories? (good or bad) Yes
Harry Boyd Friday, 8/6/04, 10:12 AM
Was a resident there from July 1960 to July 1964. My younger brother and I were adopted together, my oldest brother was taken back out in 1966 by my mother and step-father, my sister got out in 1961 by getting married, and my youngest brother was kept by my mother instead of being placed into the Glen Home. I lived in Leech Hall, the Matrons were Mrs. Brown "Birdie Brown", Mrs Arnold, Mrs Switzer (weekend matron), our cook was "May" the only name I ever knew her by.
From: Clinton, IN
Email: harryboyd@juno.com
If you were a resident of the home, would you like to share some memories? (good or bad) Anyone in there in 1960-1964?
Mary Genung Tuesday, 8/3/04, 4:10 AM
Was not a resident of the home. But, I did go to school with students who lived there. Attended Glenn school from 1947-1959. Wonder if you could help me find the names of some boys by the name of Jerry and Jim Basket. They were resident's of the facility at one time. They are my 2nd cousins, there mother's name was Helen Miller Snedeker Feb 1907- June 1931. Heard my parents talking about them. Only my brother and myself seem to remember. None of the older ones do no. Can you help me find these men. Thank You
Connie Warrick Sunday, 4/25/04, 8:37 AM
My father and his siblings were placed in Glenn Home in 1927 at the age of 6-weeks,his name was Charles Willmot. His father had robbed a theatre and arrested. His mother, Hope Willmot had no means to support the family and eventually had a nervous breakdown. All the children were "adopted" before she returned to get them. My father was adopted my a wonderful young woman named Lena Haviland. My uncle John (Jack) Willmot was the oldest and was there for five years. It was not a good experience. There was some physical abuse, as a result he lost his hearing in one ear. It was after the war that Jack was able to unite the family after an exhaustive search. They remained close all their lives. My father has cancer. We would love to find out about what happened to the father he never met. His family has deep roots in Chicago. All we know is he went out west after his arrest. His name was Perry Thurber Willmot, date of birth: 1/2/1895. My father was born 4/15/1927.
From: Bloomington
Email: rwarrick240@aol.com
If you were a resident of the home, would you like to share some memories? (good or bad) yes
Tamie Dehler Thursday, 3/25/04, 3:28 PM
Enjoyed looking at your web site and also the links to the Rose Orphans' Home, which was not far from the Glenn Home. I grew up in the area and knew them both. I remember driving past the Glenn Home as a child and seeing the children playing outside. My nieces and now I ride our bikes on the grounds of the old Glenn Home and we have even gone in and looked into the deserted buildings. It is fascinating. Most of the unused buildings are falling down and it will be just a matter of time before someone tears them down. Your web site preserves a valuable part of our heritage.
From: Terre Haute, Ind.
Email: tamszion@yahoo.com
Patricia Crowder Yaw Wednesday, 3/24/04, 5:08 AM
My father Gerald Thomas Crowder was in the Glen home in the 1930's after his father died. I remember him going to visit the children and we would all go on Christmas to take gifts with our church in the 40's and 50's. God Bless You, Patricia
From: Terre Haute, Indiana
Web Site: The Harness Makers first CROWDERS in America
Email: patriciayaw@centurytel.net
Rick Long Thursday, 3/18/04, 4:51 PM
My uncle was a resident at the Glenn Home. I would be happy to assist in all I can to help remember this most important part of many lives. Good Luck ! Rick Long, Lost Creek Township Trustee
From: Terre Haute
Email: rdlong45@att.net
