Shelby  County  Indiana
Family  Records

Eagan

          In the Passenger List for the Ship Napoleon of October, 1839,  Patrick Eagan  (farmer) arrived with his family:  Mary (wife),  Margaret,  Ellen,  Mary  (daughters), and  Patrick,  John  (sons) in New York from Liverpool.
          In the 1840 Census, Patrick Eagan is listed as Patrick Agin  in Addison Township, Shelby County, Indiana.  He is between 30-40 years old.  Listed with him are two males, ages 5-10 and 10-15.  These males could be Patrick, Jr., and John.  Also listed are females ages 30-40 (possibly Mary Coleman, his wife), 10-15 (possibly Margaret), 0-5 (possibly Mary).  He lived near  George Laws  (perhaps  Joseph Walter Laws'  father.  Joseph married Margaret Eagan).
          In the 1850 Census, p. 334, Patrick Eagan again was listed as Patrick Agin in Addison Township, Shelby County, Indiana.  He is a farmer of 51 yrs. of age, born in Ireland with Real Estate value of $500.  His wife Mary (Coleman) is of Ireland and is 47 yrs. old.  Children are:  John (17, Ireland), Mary (10, Ireland),  Edward (9, IN),  Catharine (5, IN).  Patrick, Jr. was not listed.  He could be on his own or traveling.  Patrick, Sr. lived near the Laws and  Daniel Coleman  (perhaps brother-in-law, age 36).
          Patrick was listed as age 59 in 1860 in Addison Township, Shelby County, Indiana.  His farm was valued at $4,500 and had a personal value of $625.
          Shelby County Court Letters of Administration, Book A of Wills, p. 350, dated 1/31/1850, recorded 8/5/1850, Patrick Eagan, Joseph Laws, and  Thomas Ig. Worland  served as witnesses to Thomas Worland's will.
          Shelby County Court Records Probate Order Book E 1850-1852, p. 349, "The Real estate of Sebastian Green, minor heir of Hiram Green, dec., sold to Patrick Eagan. 11/15/1851.
          Christopher C. Green, guardian of  Sebastian Green, minor heirs of  Hiram Green, dec., petitions the court to sell his ward's real estate.  Christopher dies and  James J. Conner  replaces him as guardian.  Sebastian's real estate sold to Patrick Eagan, 1/1853.
          In the 1840 Census, it’s possible that John Eagan is listed with his father, Patrick Agin, in Adddison township, Shelby County, Indiana.
          In the 1850 Census, John Eagan is listed with his father, Patrick Agin, in Addison Township, Shelby County, Indiana.
          In the 1860 Census, John Eagan is 27 yrs. old, but not listed with Patrick.  John is either married or living on his own.  Matilda,  his wife-to-be, is still listed with her parents.
          In 1870 the census shows John Eagan and his family living in Lebanon, Harrison Township, Boone County, Indiana, along with wife, Matilda, and children:  Evan and George.  He was a sawyer in a mill.  His real estate was valued at $300 and had a personal value of $1500.  He and his family were unable to read and write.
          In 1880, John Eagan declares he was born in Ireland and is living in Millegeville, Harrison Township, Boone County, Indiana with wife, Matilda Kleinhanz, and children:  Evan,  George,  Mirtie,  Pearlie.  He had one servant and one hired hand. He is now a farmer and sawyer.
          In 1900, John Eagan is living in Indian Creek Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, near Fayetteville and declares he has been married 14 years.  He owns his own farm, and he and his children can read and write.  Two of his daughters Effie (age 9) and Mary (age 15) are listed as servants for nearby families. 1900 Census, Sheet 1, Line 81.
          The 1910 census shows John and second wife, Mary, living in Indian Creek Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, in the Fayetteville Precinct along with  Ora,  Ruth,  Emma,  Gladys.
          According to Wm. H. H. Terrell's Adjutant General's Report to the State of Indiana, Vol. V, p. 236, John Egan mustered in the Union Army 8th Calvary (39th Regiment), Company F in 8/25/1862.  In the same book, under the listing of men for the 3rd Calvary (45th Regiment) John Eagan transferred from the 8th to the 3rd on 10/10/1862.  Under the updated listing for the 3rd Calvary (45th Regiment), Company G, John Eagan mustered out on 6/8/1865.  His GAR tombstone in Indian Creek township, Lawrence County, Indiana, near Fayetteville lists his unit as the 3rd Calvary, Co. G.
          According to muster card in State Archives (see scanned image), John Eagan enrolled on August 28, 1862 in Indianapolis by Captain Herriott.  He mustered in on September 10, 1862 in Indianapolis by Colonel Carrington. He was 29 years old, 5' 9" tall, with dark hair and complexion, and gray eyes.  He was born in County King, Ireland.  His occupation was listed as Engineer.  According to the top of his card he was a recruit for Company G, 45th Regiment, 3rd Cavalry with a 3 year enlistment.  Notes at the bottom of the card and on the back indicate that he was transferred to Company K of the 3rd Cavalry.  Veteran and recruit temporarily assigned to Company M of the 3rd Cavalry.  Transferred to Comapny M of the 3rd Indiana Cavalry pursuant to Standing Order No. 15 dated War Department January 10, 1865.
          Interesting to note and perhaps helpful to find John in other records, John G. Coleman (perhaps a cousin) was in the same calvaries and regiments.
          In 1900 Evan Eagan (son of John Eagan) is living in Indian Creek Township, Lawrence County, Indiana with his wife,  Sarah M. Toney,  and their children:  Perry E.,  Charley C., and  James W.  Sarah M. Toney Eagan is the sister of  Mary Toney Eagan,  John Eagan’s second wife.
          In 1920 Evan Eagan is living in Indian Creek Township, Lawrence County, Indiana with wife, Sarah, and son, Charilie C. 1920 Census, Sheet 4, line 57.
          James Egan, son of Evan Eagan, was a stone cutter in the local quarries.
Contributed by Debra A. Goecker

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