In an ideal world, we would be able to identify all these children but one. That one would reveal Benjaman Kyle’s identity.
If you recognize anyone on this list, please contact me at immediately at colleen@identifinders.com
Key (1949 addresses, with current zip codes):
Cole = William H. Coleman Hospital for women, 1000 Michigan St., Indianapolis, 46202
Meth = Methodist Hospital, 1604 N. Capital Ave., Indianapolis, 46202
IGen = Indianapolis General Hospital, 960 Locke St., Indianapolis, 46202
Vinc = St. Vincent’s Hospital, 120 West Fall Creek Pkwy N. Dr., Indianapolis, 46208
Where I have parentheses around a child’s name, the name is probably correct, but should be confirmed.
Date published: 31-Aug-48
Name of parents Child Date birth Hosp Address of parents
Durocher, Raymond & Evelyn David K (R) 3-Aug-48 Vinc
Sullivan, John & Maryanne Vinc
Franz, Henry & Anna Vinc
Hostetter, Benjamin & Kathy Vinc
Seeman, Paul & Mayann Vinc
Elstrod, Fedeick J. & Beckwith Kim E. 1 Sep-48 Vinc 256 N. Arsenal Ave.
Swain, George & Anne (Richard O.) Vinc 302 Boulevard Pl.
Beck, Burton & Elizabeth Vinc
Date published: 1-Sep-48
Name of parents Child Date birth Hosp Address of parents
Stanfield, Willie & Anna Home 3250 California St.
Gordon, Lawrence & Juanita Home 2617 Highland Pl.
Shout, Herman & Elsie IGen
Caver, Edward & Novella IGen
Powell, Harold & Helen IGen
Davis, William & Marjorie Cole
Harris, Donald & Mary Cole
Robinson, Robert & Mary Cole
Rushton, Harold & Agnes Cole
Louks, Lessel & Hazel Randall K. 24-Aug-48 Cole
Fultz, Charles & Richey Cole
Maloy, Harold & Phares Cole
Wesner, Marshal & Mary James A. 21-Aug-48 Meth 1219 Edwards
Bennett, John & Olivia Meth
McCullough, John & Esther Meth
DeFelice, Victor & Rosalyn Meth
Hampton, Arthur & Mary David A. 22-Aug-48 Meth
Lewis, Glen & Nellie Meth
Light, Harold & Maxine Meth
Brown, Theodore Jr. & Phyllis Meth
Wetherald, Clarence & Elsie Meth
Giddens, Edward & Juanita Edward B. 23-Aug-48 Meth
Sanders, Haroley & Susan Meth
Bailey, George Jr. & Jeannette Meth
Alberding, Clarence & Margaret Eric M. 21-Aug-48 Meth
Knapp, Robert & Helen Meth
Jones, Raymond & Doris Meth
Brower, Joseph & Caroline Meth
Riggs Kenneth & Constance Meth
Hudson, John & Ella Meth
Faucet, Russell & Shirley Meth
Nelson, Thomas Jr. & Norvella Meth
Sacke, Arthur & Charlene Meth
Meggenhoffen, Thomas & Mary Vinc 4257 Boulevard Pl
Perkowski, Frank & Grace Vinc
Merriman, Charles & Dorothy Vinc
Mackay, William & Margaret Vinc
Armstrong, William & Margaret Vinc
Hartman, Paul & Joan Vinc
Huber, Arvin & Ellen Vinc
Horton, Lacy & Ernestine Vinc
Pulliam, William & Barbara Vinc
Flack, Walter & Gertrude Vinc
Harting, Merlin & Vivian (twins) (David & Neuill) Vinc
Hewson, Christian & Helen Vinc
Shaw, Howard & Burdette Vinc
Bailey, Joseph & Charlene Vinc
For further information:
Benjaman’s Wikipedia article
Benjaman’s Powell and Davidson Matches
Benjaman’s 23 and Me Matches
Benjaman Kyle – Close Calls Part I
Benjaman Kyle – Close Calls Part II
Benjaman Kyle – Close Calls Part III
Benjaman Kyle – Conclusion?
Benjaman Kyle – Indianapolis Birth Announcements – 30 Aug 1948
