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July 1997

Jul 2, 1997 - 16:12 - From: - G. Thomas Bishop HEWITT, BARR, KEYSER, SMITH, ALLEN, MAXWELL, DEARTH, SNIDER - HEWITT, BARR, KEYSER, SMITH, ALLEN, MAXWELL, SNIDER - Ella DEARTH m. Frank HEWITT; Maggie KEYSER m. Adam BARR, Catherine and Sarah PAINE m. Levi and Dennis ALLEN. Keziah Smith, widow of Aaron SMITH. Louisa, widow of Roseberry SMITH m. 2nd Alfred MAXWELL. What is maiden name of Andrew SNIDER's wife, of Wayne twp., 1880? Any info on what became of these people after 1900 would be appreciated.

Jul 4, 1997 - 21:23 - From: - Allan Jumper MARTY - Christian MARTY, MARTEE, MARTI b. 1794 Swit. d 28-Nov-1860 Monroe Co. ? m Barbara RUEGSEGGER b. 26-Jan 1805-06 Bern Swit. d. 08-June-1875 ? issue Rosanna MARTY b. 28-Oct. 1823 Salem Twp. Monroe Co. d. 24-Jan-1908 Piatt Co. IL. m David LANDIS 06-Aug. 1843

Jul 4, 1997 - 21:56 - From: - Anne Wayt Dunivan WAYT, MATHIS - Looking for information on Allen Glen WAYT and wife, Margaret MATHIS. They lived in Monroe Co. in the 1840's through about 1850's/1860's. Am interested in any information on the family, including Allen's father, Joseph WAYT, and mother, unknown. Also would be interested in anything on Margaret MATHIS. Thank you.

Jul 5, 1997 - 21:04 - From: - Jane Dorisio ABEREGG - Seeking info on Samuel Aberegg or Abrigg

Jul 8, 1997 - 13:53 - From: - Martha Snyder Valentine HUPP, GRAY - I am looking for information on the William Hupp/Sarah Gray family. My mother, Letha O. Hupp, daughter of Richard O. Hupp and Lillian Heddleson, lived with William and Sarah for a few years after her mother Lillian died when she was only six years old. I have a lot of information on other Hupps and would gladly exchange information. Thank you.

Jul 10, 1997 - 14:59 - From: - - HOLDINGHAUSEN

Jul 11, 1997 - 23:48 - From: - Shelina Virjee COCKRELL, COCHERAL, COCHRELL, COCHRILL, COCHREL, COCHRIL - The Coshocton county (OH) histories indicate that Mahala COCHRELL's mother carried her from Woodfield, Ohio, to Coshocton. Mahala was born in 1835 in Monroe County, Ohio. Does anybody have any information regarding the COCHRELL/COCKRELL/COCKERAL family? Any help would be appreciated.

Jul 12, 1997 - 13:42 - From: - Janet L. Yeager HOSKINSON,LONGWELL- LARIMORE- POTTS - Im searching for info on Grace,and B. 1831 and her brother Ezariah Hoskinson B. 1833 Their father was Thomas Jefferson Hoskinson B. 1803 I don't know where T.J. Hoskinson was born at. I hope some one out their can help me. If I can help any one E- Mail me.Im searching Potts, - Larimore_ Hoskinson- Longwelll Thank You ever so much Janet Yeager

Jul 12, 1997 - 13:38 - From: - Janet L. Yeager HOSKINSON,LONGWELL- LARIMORE- POTTS - Im searching for info on Grace,and B. 1831 and her brother Ezariah Hoskinson B. 1833 Their father was Thomas Jefferson Hoskinson B. 1803 I don't know where T.J. Hoskinson was born at. I hope some one out their can help me. If I can help any one E- Mail me.Im searching Potts, - Larimore_ Hoskinson- Longwelll Thank You ever so much Janet Yeager

Jul 12, 1997 - 13:52 - From: - Janet L. Yeager HOSKINSON,LONGWELL- LARIMORE- POTTS - Im searching for info on Grace,and B. 1831 and her brother Ezariah Hoskinson B. 1833 Their father was Thomas Jefferson Hoskinson B. 1803 I don't know where T.J. Hoskinson was born at. I hope some one out their can help me. If I can help any one E- Mail me.Im searching Potts, - Larimore_ Hoskinson- Longwelll Thank You ever so much Janet Yeager

Jul 12, 1997 - 19:50 - From: - Louise Sutton Porter MEHL, CAIN - Looking for parents, siblings, etc. of Andrew Mehl (b abt. 1839, France) and his wife Amanda Cain (b abt. 1841, OH). Their children were David G b abt 1862, WV John Wesley b abt 1864 IL James B b abt 1866 OH Catharine Louisa b abt 1869, WV Charles Frederick, b Feb 4 1871, WV

Jul 13, 1997 - 18:49 - From: - Tom Baumberger BAUMBERGER, FEISLEY - need information on JOHN BAUMBERGER (1862-1928) and wife LENA V. FEISLEY (1865-1934) -

Jul 13, 1997 - 22:57 - From: - - kester

Jul 16, 1997 - 16:19 - From: - Bill Martin MARTIN, OURIE/UREY/OWRY, POWELL - Joseph MARTIN and his wife Louisa together with Joseph's brother Jacob MARTIN and Jacob's wife Jane were reported to be living in Monroe County, OH on 9 May 1849. Joseph and Jacob were sons of John MARTIN by John's first wife Susanna OURIE/UREY/OWRY. As a group, they had sold their collective rights in the estate of Joseph's and Jacob's father, John MARTIN of Fallsbury Twp., Licking, OH, to Benjamin and Jonathon MARTIN, sons of John MARTIN by his second wife Margaret MESSENCOPE. The deed transfer was attested to by Samuel Powell, J.P. and Mary J. Powell. Those may have been parents of one of the wives. I have more data on this MARTIN family to share but need to know more about Joseph and Jacob, their families and where they were in Monroe County.

Jul 17, 1997 - 17:09 - From: - Ken Stephen LEACH - LEACH, ACEL. Need information on Acel LEACH, son of Samuel LEACH, son of Acel. First appear in Noble and Monroe counties 1850? Will trade information.

Jul 17, 1997 - 22:30 - From: - Ellen Carpenter GATES and CARPENTER - GATES, CARPENTER I am looking for a drawing of George Gates that was done about 1830. I have copies of the drawing of his wife, Sevilla Stiehl Gates; his daughter and son in law, Sevilla Gates who was married to Robert Carpenter. I also have copies of a picture of Sevilla and Robert's son, Robert and Kate Kocher. I would like to trade copies.

Jul 17, 1997 - 23:56 - From: - Debbie Adams WESTBROOK, LINGO - Searching WESTBROOK family. Lemuel WESTBROOK married Elizabeth LINGO March 10, 1846 in Belmont Cnty, OH. He was born January 13, 1822 in VA and died August 04, 1898 in Monroe Cnty, OH. They gave issue to eight children.

Jul 21, 1997 - 14:53 - From: - Nona Hill HIGINBOTHAM, HILL, BOWN, GAYMAN, HENTHORN, PAYNE - I am looking for information on the following surnames: Higinbotham, Hill, Bown, Gayman, Henthorn, and Payne. If you have any information on these surnames from this area, please e-mail me at nona.hill@uwp,edu.

Jul 23, 1997 - 01:33 - From: - Henry S. Dillon DILLON - I am interested in amy information pertaining to the surname, DILLON in Monroe County history. I am particularly interested in the period 1830-1850. The names John, Vincent, Hugh, Hamilton, Peter, Nancy, Nellie, Rachel, etc., were quite possibly members of my family. Henry S. Dillon

Jul 23, 1997 - 10:56 - From: - Karen Sue Haley MCCOLLUM - Jacob MCCOLLUM b abt 1780, of Pocahontas Co. WV (VA) m. Ann SHARP 1802 in Bath Co. VA. He was in Belmont Co., Ohio by 1810. In 1820 Jacob is in the 1820 Monroe Co. Ohio Union Twp. Census with 5 males and 2 females. The names of his children are unknown, sons are thought to be John and Andrew. Died about 1846. Daniel MCCOLLUM, b. abt 1770, married Jane SHARP 1790 in Greenbrier Co. WV (VA) children; John, Nancy (m. Mr. TRUE), Jane (m. Joseph FRIEL), Mary Polly (m. John BUCKLEY), Rachel (m Henry VANTASSEL), Eleanor (m. Israel BROWN) Daniel is in the 1820 Union Twp. Monroe Co., Ohio Census and said to be of Jolly in his estate record from Washington County, Ohio in 1847. Jacob and Daniel are sons of John of Pocahontas Co. WV (VA) I am researching MCCOLLUM and would appreciate any information you might have on this family. Please e-mail haleyk+@pitt.edu.

Jul 23, 1997 - 22:43 - From: - Martin Schroeder HENTHORN, VANNEST - I am looking for information on William HENTHORN, b. May 1852, married Rachel VANNEST, 7 Nov 1868 at her father's home in Adams Township.

Jul 26, 1997 - 00:54 - From: - R.Bangsund MARTIN, MILLER - Very interested in information about the Joseph MARTIN and the Jacob MILLER family of Monroe Co., Ohio around 1810-1820's. Hope to hear from you.

Jul 26, 1997 - 19:04:57 - From: - Bob Bruce BRUCE
Looking for any information on John M. BRUCE who resided in Monroe County in the 1830's and later moved to Carroll County. His wife was Elizabeth BARNHILL.

Jul 27, 1997 - 22:30 - From: - Louise Lucas Horner ADY - Seeking information on Joshua Ady, born c.1823 in Ohio (according to Census). He was married to Catherine (?) about 1846. Their children were: Lavosier, Nathaniel S., Rachael J., Mary S., Mitchell B., Louisa, Ella (my great grandmother) and John J. Needing to establish Catherine's maiden name and Joshua's parents. He was living next door to a Joseph Ady (wife Rachel) in the 1850 census. Have looked at Ancestral File at Family History Center and there are a lot of Joseph's and Joshua's, but at this time am unable to determine my Joshua's parentage. Any help would be appreciated.

Jul 28, 1997 - 02:51 - From: - Judy Truman BURDITT, JOHNSTONE - Looking for information on William Burditt 1818-1904, Belmont Co., OH, and Mary Johnstone 1826-1895 of OH. Lived in Monroe Co.OH in the 1850-1880's. Both died around Wheeling, W.VA. These are my gg grandparents.

Jul 28, 1997 - 19:49 - From: - Penny VANBUSKIRK LONGBERRY HURST - Looking for info on David VanBuskirk born 15 Nov 1825 in Deerfield, Monroe Co. At fours years old he is listed as step son of Michael and Margaret (Hurst) Longberry. Any info appreciated.

Jul 30, 1997 - 15:45 - From: - Julie Ruckstuhl Thompson RUCKSTUHL RAINER - I am searching for any Ruckstuhl or Rainer information. I believe this is the correct county. Thanks for your help.

Jul 30, 1997 - 18:14 - From: - G. Thomas Bishop STINE, BISHOP, CURTIS/CUSTER, PAYNE - STINE, BISHOP, CURTIS/CUSTER - Isaac STINE m. Catharine BISHOP, who had m. 1st Johnathan PAYNE (according to Fedorchak) Did Isaac and Cath. keep any Bible records? Looking for proof of Cath.'s parent's names. Also, any data on William W. CURTIS or CUSTER, or Ozark, 1900. He m. Mary Cleana BISHOP. Where were they in 1910? Was his name Curtis or Custer? It goes both ways in a 1902 paper.

Jul 30, 1997 - 23:58 - From: - Carl J. Denbow DENBOW, ROSE, EMMONS, SMITH, TANNER, SHARP, HANLEY, GIGAX - Researching Monroe County roots. Am particularly interested in Civil War material. Ancestors were in 78th and 77th OVI. Does anyone have information on GAR posts in Monroe County after the Civil War? Also, any letters, diaries, or other primary sources? Carl J. Denbow, 17 Coventry Lane, Athens, Ohio 45701-3718

August 1997

Aug 1, 1997 - 22:47 - From: - Joycee Palmer MARTIN - POOLE - Robert MARTIN b 18 Dec 1819 in Monroe County - Married Narcissa POOLE b01 Aug 1825 in Washington County Married in Washington County, Ohio on 24 Mar 1844

Aug 2, 1997 - 12:42 - From: - Lloyd Shipley SHIPLEY - Looking for information on Edward Lee Shipley born September 26, 1868

Aug 2, 1997 - 15:30:32 - From: - George M. Brown GATTEN, MILES
Looking for Rebecca MILES; abt 1828 in Belmont County OH. She married Richard Ellis GATTEN, and they spent some of their lives in Monroe County OH.

Aug 3, 1997 - 16:47 - From: - Sandra Williams WILLIAMS, GILLET - Looking for the parents of Susana GILLET born 1 Oct. 1813 in unknown county in Pennsylvania and married Joseph WILLIAMS who was born ca 1809 in Pennsylvania also. The couple was supposedly married in Pennsylvania before moving to Ohio. They are found on the 1850 Monroe County census in Adams Township with their children, Bracksom, Franklin, Mary, Dylla, and Thomas. There is a possibility that Josheph's father was Abraham WILLIAMS and Susana's father was Benjamin GILLET, both who were living in Greene County, Pa., just across the state line in the early 1800's. Joseph and Susana moved to Bartholomew County, Indiana and died there on 2 August 1897 and 7 January 1881 respectively. Anyone who may have information regarding this family may e-mail me at the provided address.

Aug 3, 1997 - 16:49 - From: - Pat Ludeke STEPHEN - My grandmother, Julia Anna STEPHEN (wife of Nevada Smith Hyett), born in Calis, Monroe Co. in 1869. I have obituaries of both and a copy of "History of Monroe County" 1813, assembled by the Woodsfield Chamber of Commerce with a history of each township and township maps.

Aug 3, 1997 - 16:52 - From: - Bob Bruce BRUCE, BARNHILL - Looking for any information on John M. BRUCE who resided in Monroe County in the 1830's and later moved to Carroll County. His wife was Elizabeth BARNHILL.

Aug 6, 1997 - 06:27 - From: - Robert G Brown HALL,GATTEN - I'm seeking information on my great grandfather PHILLP HALL and my great grandmother REBECCA ANN GATTEN. Thank you RG Brown

Aug 7, 1997 - 01:38 - From: - Joy Huston JOY - Looking for info on Mordecai Bishop Joy born 6 Sep 1839 or 1840 in Monroe County, Ohio. He was the son of William Joy and Nancy Ellen Cline or Kline. I have no further info.

Aug 7, 1997 - 23:22 - From: - Virginia Lance NOLL, CHAPMAN - Looking for any info on FRANK NOLL and descendants. Frank NOLL married Articia Bell CHAPMAN and lived in Monroe Co. OH in the year 1882 at the time of Articia's brother's death.

Aug 8, 1997 - 13:55 - From: - Ken Stephen LEACH - I am trying to find information about Acel Leach b.1849, d.1918 in Noble county. He married Hariet Leek (Luck) in 1867. He was father of Samuel Leach b.1870. Reply Ken Stephen. crep@worldnet.att.net

Aug 10, 1997 - 16:14 - From: - Donna Bernard GIVENS, MILLS, WILSON, DEWEY, LINN/LYNN - Wm W. Givens dob ll/29/1842 wife- Ruth Eliza Steepleton. married l;27/1892. enlisted in civil war in Beallsville, Monroe Cty. Have list of childrens names. Wm was my great grandmothers brother - trying to locate anything on their father, John (L?) Givens married to Hannah Wilson. Also seeking info on John Mills, married Margaret Dewey.

Aug 11, 1997 - 23:16 - From: - Ron Woody CRUM - CRUM - I am searching for information on my 3rd great grandmother, Mary Ann Crum. She was born in Monroe County on 22SEP1832. She married William Huffman 21JAN1855 in Noble County, OH. I understand there is a Crum cemetary someplace in Monroe County. Any information would be anxiously answered.

Aug 15, 1997 - 22:34 - From: - Lesley Vincent MACE - MACE family. Searching for John M. MACE who later married Louvena J. (?) in Marion County, WV. John was born in Ohio. Any MACE feedback and exchanges welcome!

Aug 16, 1997 - 17:55 - From: - Sharon Dennis FOX - Mary Viola FOX b. about 1884 in Clarington, Monroe Co. She married a Samuel R. Dennis around 1904 and they lived in Sitka,Washington Co. We are looking for her parents and for a marriage place and date. Her first husband died about 1914 and she married again. We do not know his name. They had at least one more child named Corrianne or something similar.

Aug 18, 1997 - 11:36 - From: - Shelley Newman DERROUGH - Am seeking any information on John DERROUGH, who was living in Monroe County when he filed for his pension in 1818. He had served on the Virginia line in the 1st Virginia Regiment, Mullingsburg Brigade, during the American Revolution. Also, any information on other DERROUGHs would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Aug 18, 1997 - 14:34 - From: - E. Dian Moore CARR, HOSKINS(ON), HOWELL, BROWN - Looking for info relating to: Jefferson Hoskins(on) s/o Azariah Hoskinson, bn 1800-1815, married Hannah Brown. Would like more info on Hannah's parentage if available. Also Anthony Howell, married Elizabeth Hoskinson, d/o Jefferson. Any information on Howell's would be also appreciated. Thank you.

Aug 18, 1997 - 15:01 - From: - Rita Rosenlieb BRIGGS,COX - Ethel Briggs, Cox

Aug 18, 1997 - 15:56 - From: - Joan McElfresh Leonard SULLIVAN/MCELFRESH - Seeking information on family of Mary Ellen "Ella" SULLIVAN MCELFRESH who married John MCELFRESH ca 1896. Ella died 7 July 1899 in Thornton, (Monroe CO?) according to obit in Spirit of Democracy. Does anyone know location of Thornton which is not on any Ohio map I have. Ella would have been born around 1880. I am looking for her parents and any siblings.

Aug 18, 1997 - 17:24 - From: - Sandy Frykholm BAKER, WINLAND, FARNSWORTH - BAKER, Benjamin. Seeking documentation/proof of a marriage of Benj. Baker September 2, 1824. Have conflicting info on the name of his wife. Was it Sarah Winland? Was it Catharine Farnsworth? Appreciate any help. He also lived in WV, and moved to IA in 1857. Sandy Frykholm

Aug 19, 1997 - 19:04 - From: - Mariana Zuelsdorf DAVIS - Searching for Louisianna Davis, wife of Theodore Hornbrook. He was born in Monroe Co, Ohio in Sept. 1837.

Aug 20, 1997 - 11:52 - From: - Cindy Faulk MALSON, COURTNEY - Trying to find the parents of George MALSON. Believe George to be born in Monroe or Belmont Co., OH. George married an Elizabeth COURTNEY. Known children of George and Elizabeth are Levi, John, Mary, and Barbara. Their son Levi married a Nancy Pittman.

Aug 20, 1997 - 23:51 - From: - LEE NIXON NIXON, DOHERTY - Does anyone there know about the NIXON family (Edward, wife Margaret DOHERTY, both born in PA,+ kids) who moved to Monroe Co. sometme between 1843 and 1850? Their son Joshua(my great-grandfather) was a member of the 116th Ohio infantry during the Civil War. I have found the family(in various states) on the Monroe county census for 1850-80. I suspect that both Edward and Margaret both are buried there. If you know these people and have more info, please drop me a line.

Aug 21, 1997 - 18:42:59 - From: - Bill Beckett BECKETT
I am collecting and am willing to share information about BECKETT families in the Ohio counties of Belmont, Jefferson, Noble, Guernsey, Monroe and Washington. I am a descendant of John Beckett (~1770 to 1850) of Virginia who moved with his family to Ohio in about 1811. They first settled in Warren Township, Jefferson County, but moved to Belmont County before 1820 and lived in Goshen Township until about 1832, when they moved to Green Township, Monroe County. I am trying to collect together as much information as I can about both their descendants and ancestors. I have collected a lot of information about them and other Beckett families, which I am willing to share.

Aug 23, 1997 - 03:41 - From: - Robert H. Cree CREE - Researching all CREE families in Monroe County

Aug 23, 1997 - 21:36 - From: - Mariana Zuelsdorf HARMAN-HOWELL - Hoping someone can help me with a mystery. I have 5 original tax receipts from Monroe Co. Treasure's Office. They are all for the same 80 acres, Range 4, Township 3, Section 9 and are dated 1844,46,47, 49 and 52, Two of them are for Samuel Harman and the other three are for John Howell. My 2nd great-grandfather, Samuel, owned land-as did the rest of the family-on the Ohio River. I'm trying to find out who John Howell was and why Samuel would have John's tax receipts. Would appreciate any help or input on this. Thanks.

Aug 23, 1997 - 21:44 - From: - Mariana Zuelsdorf HARMAN, JOHN - I am searching for John Harman, b. Economy PA (?). Married Mary Smith (place unknown) and had the following children: Elizabeth m. David Lively; Martha m. ? Baker, ? Ferrell; John m. Lydia Gates; Sarah; Mary m. Alijah Potts; Samuel m. Mary Gates; Benjamin m. Mary Blair; and David. Most of the children lived in Monroe Co and owned land there. Many are buried in Duffy Cemetery. Can't find John anywhere and could use some help. Thanks.

Aug 24, 1997 - 02:35 - From: - Joseph Amburgey NIPPERT - Looking for info on Godfrey Nippert who lived in Monroe Co, OH from ca 1830 - 1869. He was an Alsace- Lorraine Immigrant from Goersdorf (b 1812) Moved to Greenup Co, Ky in 1869.. died there in 1882.

Aug 24, 1997 - 09:59 - From: - Joe Filipowicz MCVAY - MCVAY Looking to make contact with MCVAY family genealogists. My gggrandfather was George MCVAY and I feel he is the son of Isaac MCVAY. George was born in 1833.

Aug 24, 1997 - 14:47 - From: - John Walters THOMAS, JOHNSON - Looking for information on Jane Morgan, she was the mother of William Thomas. The birth certificate lists a mother but no father. I am interested in finding out more on his mother's line and who his father was. William was born July 28, 1854 in Monroe County and died July 26, 1938 in Walton WVA.

Aug 24, 1997 - 16:42 - From: - Richard F. YOCKEY YOCKEY, STEGNER - I am looking for information regarding John Christian YOCKEY and his wife Elizabeth STEGNER. Christian YOCKEY was either born in Germany or Lewisville, Monroe Co. I believe he is the son of Lawrence YOCKEY Sr. and Elizabeth (BRUMBACH) YOCKEY. Any confirmation would be appreciated.

Aug 27, 1997 - 09:09 - From: - BOB VAN FOSSEN VAN FOSSON OR VAN FOSSEN - VAN FOSSONS AND VAN FOSSENS BURIED IN TABER CEMETERY

Aug 28, 1997 - 17:39 - From: - Bob Thompson SINCLAIR MANN - Sinclair Mann

Aug 29, 1997 - 22:37 - From: - Debbie Adams WESTBROOK - WESTBROOK, William...searching for any information. He was born ca. 1786 in VA. Know children: Lemuel, Alfred, William A, Thomas and Elizabeth. We believe he died between 1850-60 in Monroe County. Searching for obituary, will or any other information.

Aug 30, 1997 - 07:06 - From: - Tiffany Nash FARNSWORTH, NOHE - UPDATED EMAIL ADDRESS: Looking for any information on David FARNSWORTH. Specifically exact birthplace, parents, & place of marriage. The following information is all I have. I believe it to be fairly accurate. David FARNSWORTH born 22 Apr 1850 in OH married 23 Mar 1875 to "Magdalene" Sarah Magdalene NOHE (born 16 Oct 1855 in VA) died 26 Jan 1896 buried Willowdale, Jackson County, WV. CENSUS: 1880 Grant District, Jackson County, WV ED46S64 HOH, Age 30, Farmer, bn OH Eight Children: 1-"Thad" O. Arthaddeus, 2-Walter Lovell, 3-"Lon" George Alonzo, 4-Alva Stilwell, 5-"Gracie" Grace Alice, 6-"Estella" Mary E, 7-"Bill" Wylie A, 8-"Nellie" Nell May

Aug 31, 1997 - 09:20 - From: - Les Tate ALLAMAN - Need info on Louisa Allaman b.1867 in Monroe Co., possibly at Woodsfield. Married Frederick Musli, naturalized from Switzerland, in 1887. Have marriage record but no ancestors on Louisa.

Aug 31, 1997 - 14:29 - From: - Mariana Zuelsdorf GEHRING - HENRY GEHRING, b. abt 1840 came to Monroe Co from Saxony. He shows up on the 1860 Hannibal, Ohio TWP census as living with SAMUEL AND MARY GATES HARMAN. He was 20 years old and worked on the river. He married MARY ELIZABETH HARMAN. There was an ISSAC GEHRING who also owned land in Ohio TWP but I don't know if he was a relation of Henry. I would greatly appreciate any information on Henry, his wife and their children. Thank you.

September 1997

Sep 1, 1997 - 19:58 - From: - Luana Halliday MEEKS, FARVER - Searching for any information on MEEKS family that lived in Monroe Co in the mid 1850's. Nathan MEEKS born in Scotland married to Martha Jane FARVER born in Virginia. The children were Amanda Meeks, Elizabeth Jane, Hannums born 1849, James William born 1858, George born 1861, Gus born 1862, Ella Mae born 1866. Any Help would be greatly appreciated.

Betty Houghton I need a correction on your email address. Please contact me ASAP! Sep 1, 1997 - 17:59:59 - From: - Betty Houghton STEWART
Am looking for any information of a Posey Stewart, yrs. 1800-1840. Posey was a Scottish emigrant who first lived in
Frederick Co., MD. Last date I have for him there was 1796. I do not have access to census records. Can anyone
check the 1800 and 1810 census records to see if a Posey Stewart is listed? Thanks for any help. Betty Houghton
of Franklin, NC

Sep 3, 1997 - 00:24 - From: - G. Ann Varley-Bryant VARLEY - John VARLEY, and his new wife, Elizabeth WEST, moved into Monroe County, Ohio in the late 1850's. He and Elizabeth's children were Frank, Charles, Clara, Joseph, John, Earl, Meta and William. He went on to serve as a Captain fighting for the Union in the Civil War. John and Elizabeth lived in Monroe Co. and/or Washington Co. until around 1875, when the couple took their children and moved to Texas. Looking for more information on this family, ancestry and current descendants. Please reply by e-mail to: Ann Varley-Bryant abryant@ix.netcom.com

Sep 3, 1997 - 12:35 - From: - joseph gallanar GALANER - I am seeking information on early members of the family living in Center Township, Monroe County. John Galaner was born in Ohio in 1810. He and his wife Elizabeth were living in Center Township by 1830. They had nine children-all born there. They were George(1830), Lasaway(1832), John,Jr(1834), Mary(1836), William(1839), Sarah(1843), Levy(1845), Joseph(1847) and Rebecca(1849). In the 1850's, they left Monroe County and migrated to Iowa. Any information would be appreciated especially as to where I could possibly find original documents.

Sep 3, 1997 - 19:32 - From: - George Archer ARCHER-MORRIS-GRANDON-LINCICOME-ENOCHS - The Archer Association is an ARCHER surname clearing- houe and has a very large collection of primary data on Monroe/Noble Co., OH families with antecedents back into Ohio Co, WV and Greene/Washington Co. PA. If you have an ARCHER conection, contact me and I proabably have some records. For more info on the Association: archer_assn@genealogy.org other wise email me: garcher@bix.com (George Archer)

Sep 5, 1997 - 12:40:55 - From: - alice riffle BUTLER, DENNIS
We are trying to do research on our family. We know very little. The Jesse Butler and his wife Minnie Dennis We are looking for their parents. Any help will be greatly appreciated. We know they lived in Monroe County, Ohio. I am willing to share any information that I have.

Sep 6, 1997 - 13:25:10 - From: - Judi Burkhardt BUCHANAN
Seeking parents of Dorsey Buchanan, born ca. 1805 Ohio per census, but could be Pa., Va. or elsewhere. Married ca. 1829 probably in Ohio to Hannah Mosher/Mosier. In 1830 they were living in Monroe Co., Oh. where first child John was born in Nov. 1830, he married (1) Martha Fritter, (2) Harriet Tucker. Shortly after moved to Hocking Co., Oh. where the following children were born: Catherine, B. 1831 (marr. Wm. Fritter); Marinda, b. 1835 (marr. Rufus Courtney); Nathan, b. 1837 (marr. (1) Samantha Tucker, (2) Martha (Higgins) Hillyer; Mary Ann, b. 1844 (marr. Abraham Tucker). All married in Hocking Co., Oh. Except for daughter Maranda Courtney, the entire family moved to Coles Co., IL. between 1860 and 1868. Did Dorsey Buchanan die in Coles Co., IL. ca. 1879 or migrate with son John when the started moving west about this time? Would like to correspond with descendants of this family. Any and all help would be appreciated. I have a 200,000 + misc. Buchanan collection in numerous catagories and states. Send me email you are interesting in obtaining more information.

Sep 9, 1997 - 23:06:36 - From: - Debbie Adams WESTBROOK
WESTBROOK, Lemuel P. and Elizabeth LINGO gave issue to 11 children. Lemuel was born 1822 in VA. Father was William Westbrook born in VA 1786. Any fragment to trace back to VA would be appreciated. William WESTBROOK lived with his son William A. WESTBROOK on 1850 census. Believed he died btw 1860-60.

Sep 12 1997 - 16:36:40 - From: - Susan Kellar Ratcliffe KELLAR / KELLER & HATTON
Michael KELLAR (m. Nancy DYER) and his sister, Margaret KELLAR (m. Boling HATTON) left Shenandoah Co., VA after 1816 and came to the Caldwell area with their families. There was also a KELLER family in the Mt. Ephraim area who was related to the KELLARS and HATTONS through connections in VA. I'm working to reconstruct these families and need help with the HATTONS and the KELLERS from Mt. Ephraim. Michael and Margaret KELLAR's parents were Michael and Catherine (MONROE) KELLAR m. in Stafford Co., Va. Will share what I have.

Sep 14 1997 - 12:27:55 - Contact: - Ron Estes DRUM / DRUMM
I have nearly 55,000 relatives in my family files. My mother is a DRUMM who's family came from Virginia and settled in all parts of Ohio in the early 1800's. I searching for any DRUM/DRUMM'S that lived in Monroe County or are still living. I will share my information in exchange for your information.

Sep 17, 1997 - 17:56:06 - Contact: - Joe Filipowicz MCVAY
Looking for a Monroe Co connection of my gggrandfather, George Sinkler MCVAY born in 1833. He shows up in the 1860 Adams Co Illinois census in the household of a Samuel MCVAY born 1815 and nearby are John MCVAY b. 1822 and Isaac born abt 1810 and Calvin born 1832.

Sep 21, 1997 - 17:43:04 - Contact: - Esther Frye BAUMGARTNER
1803-1860. Looking for the descendents of the first marriage of Benedict BAUMGARTNER. In his will he mentions the following children: Benedict, Anna, Nicholas, Jacob, John, Samuel, Frederick, Elizabeth, Maria,and Peter. His second marriage was to Anna HUBACHER AESCHLIMAN which was in Monroe County, Oh. I have no date, could anyone help me? Their children were: Elizabeth, Joseph, Sarah, Isaac, and Margaret. I would like to correspond with any living descendents of Benedict BAUMGARTNER and exchange family information. Other surnames include: STEFFEN, TONNER, MOSER, KAEHR, AESCHLIMAN, GERBER. Thanks! Website

Sep 25, 1997 - 20:18:06 - Contact: - Nancy C. Glosser PICKENS, DILLON, CLEGG, FINCH
I have been doing research on these families. I have some holes left to fill on each family. Have proven that the PICKENS family was in Monroe Co. before 1830 and in Ohio (Belmont Co.) in 1802. If anyone has any information or is doing research on any of these families please contact me. Nancy C. Glosser, 385 Hermitage Rd, Gahanna, Ohio 43230

Sep 29, 1997 - 15:59:56 - Contact: - Margy Miles MILES--PORTER--ARTHUR
Elijah Hathaway, Justice of the Peace and W.J. Sinclair, Judge of the Probate Court in MONROE Co., OHIO certified that on the 5 July 1849 John Westley MILES married in the state of OHIO, County of Monroe to Ann PORTER. Ann (PORTER) MILES was last paid widow's pension on 4 June 1892 and dropped from rolls, reason given; pensioner died. John Wesley MILES enrolled 2 Dec 1861 at Camp Prentice in Co. "C", 22nd Regt., KY. VOLS. He mustered in at Louisa, KY. in 1862. He was killed in action at Vicksburg, MS. 22 May 1863 and is buried there in the Nat. Cem. at the battlefield. (I have pictures of his grave). He married 9 June 1860 at Aberdeen, OHIO to Hannah E. ARTHUR. They had one child; Leander MILES, born 1 May 1862. They lived at Concord in LEWIS Co., KY. If you have any inf. about MILES, PORTER, & ARTHUR I would love to hear from you. Thank you, Margy Miles.

Sep 27, 1997 - 11:36:36 - Contact: - Louise Nolff NORRIS, ANDERSON, BAUR
I am looking for information on my grandfather (Webster NORRIS), paternal side of his family. Webster NORRIS was born April 13, 1897 and died March 1, 1959. Possibly born in the Woodsfield, Monroe County area. His mother was Margaret NORRIS, father unknown. Webster NORRIS was raised by his maternal grandparents John Richard and Margaret L. (ANDERSON) NORRIS. Webster did not have a middle name, but went by the nickname of Red for his red hair. He married Catherine Elizabeth BAUR. If you have any knowlege of who his father might be, it would be greatly appreciated.

Sep 29, 1997 - 04:39:44 - Contact: - Barbara Long Emery HART, MUNDELL/MUNDLE, MYLES/MILES
Seeking info. re. Miles HART b. ca. 1780-90 d. Belmont Co., Oh. Married Catherine ?. Miles was the son of John HART b. abt. 1756, m. Margaret MUNDELL/MUNDLE b. 1760, d. 15 Oct. 1831 Greene Co., Pa. Believe that Miles father, John left his wife when she was excommunicated from Goshen Baptist Church, Greene Co., Pa. Perhaps went to live with sons, Miles of Belmont Co., Ohio or Thomas in Monroe Co., Ohio. Margaret MUNDELL/MUNDLE is buried with her brothers and their spouses in Greene Co., Pa. No record of death or burial of John HART in Greene Co., Pa. Trying to connect to Thomas HART B. 1685 Byberry, Phila. Pa. & Esther MYLES/MILES. This family traveled extensively. Lived in Conn., Pa., Oh. Ga., N.C., S.C., Va. & Ky. Any help greatly appreciated. Barbara Long Emery, Willard, Ohio

Sep. 30, 1997 - 12:18:28 - Contact: - Linda MacMichael TUEL
Seeking info on family of Daniel TUEL, migrated to Monroe County In 1760's from Va. Daniel TUEL prior to Va. need info to complete study. Ancestor of Manford E. TUEL, Fly, Ohio.

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