Allen - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Obituary Lookup-Harbert and Rigdon

HelenFallon58 — 15 Sep 2008 8:15:36 GMT

Looking for obituaries for siblings: Smith HARBERT, who died in Spencer, Allen County on 27 Mar 1886 and his sister Nancy Harbert RIGDON (married to Elisha) who died 27 Jan 1900 in Spencer, Allen County Ohio. I am also looking for a death certificate or obituary for Smith's grandson James Clinton Harbert b. Mar 1854 and died 1907 in Allen County. Any suggestions on how to locate these obituaries would be appreciated.

Joseph FRANKLIN, d 1904, son of Thomas? Obituary?

Tami — 18 Apr 2006 2:24:45 GMT

Looking for information on a Joseph FRANKLIN that died 18 July 1904 and is buried in Perry Chapel Cemetery, in Perry. He is listed as age 81-3-23.

I thought this Joseph was son of my Thomas, but have found evidence of a Joseph in Indiana, being his son.

Does anyone know which newspapers were in the area in 1904? I would like to track down an obituary, which may hopefully give some family details.

Thank you so much for your help!

Tami

Obituary Look-up

Stevied — 17 Sep 2008 1:27:54 GMT

Am very interested in finding the obituary for Allen aka Alan Hobbs b. 1830 m. Elizabeth Spees `1853 d.April 1873 in Allen County. Father was Joseph Hobbs mother was Charlotte Francis.

HANCE - GOLLIFF Connection, Van Wert and Allen County

herrincj — 20 Aug 2008 12:58:19 GMT

Mar 8, 1859 in Van Wert co., Richard T. Hance, Jr, 1810-1883, b in Stoner, Bourbon co., KY married a woman by the name of Mary, 1828-1906. In 1850 Mary had been married to Godfrey Golliff in Monroe, Knox co., OH.

I have no idea what happened to Godfrey Golliff. Mary may have been a widow or divorced or possibly a runaway wife.

Between step children and the children Mary and Richard had together they raised 17 children.

From Richard by his first wife Elizabeth:
William C. Hance (married Caroline)
Isaac D. Hance
John Calvin Hance (married Rebecca Jane Biner)
Mary E. Hance
Vinson/Vincent S. Hance (married Nancy E. Masters)
Marinda Hance (married George W. Biner)
Columbus J (called Lum) Hance (married Harriet E. Counts)

From Mary by Godfrey Golliff:
Henry Golliff (married Rebecca Sherer then Roseanne Stopher)
Jacob Golliff (died as child)
Mary Adaline Golliff (married Jacob Bush)

From Mary in unwedded union with a married Liberty Leslie Cotton:

John Liberty Golliff (changed his name to Cotton in summer 1880 and is in census twice, once in his mothers house under Golliff, once in his motherinlaw's house as Cotton). He married Eva D. Rice.

From Mary from uncertain parentage, born after John L. Golliff-Cotton but before the marriage to Richard Hance:

William C. Golliff (married Lillie M.)
Ellen Golliff

From Mary with Richard:

Phoebe A. Hance (married Hannekamp)
Unknown Child Hance
Jeanette "Nettie" Hance (married William Slife)
Unknown Child Hance

If you are connected to any of these people, I would love to hear from you. I am particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has traced back Godfrey Golliff and knows where he is or knows what Mary's maiden name was.

KEMP Obit Lookup Please

rhkb253 — 14 Sep 2008 4:35:42 GMT

I am looking for the obits for Devoral Melvin KEMP,died 4 July 1963 and Donald KEMP,died 8 Apr 1986,both deaths were in Lima.
Thanks so much,in advance. Ron (RHKB253@aol.com)

Marriage license & divorces please

SLWELLS — 21 Aug 2008 4:14:34 GMT

Amy LITZENBERGER, d/o Amos Litzenberger & Nellie Gertrude McGary was born about 1902. Lima News on 2 Nov 1923 showed an Amy Litzenberger asking for a divorce from Howard NELSON (article says they married in May 1922). A couple of family trees on Ancesty.com showed a Howard Arthur Nelson from Lima married only to Mildred Virginia Mason. One family tree showed Amy litzenberger married 13 Sep 1919 in Lima, OH to Clarence Ray SAWMILLER. Others showed Clarence only married to Doris Murl Wooley. In 1927 and 1942, Amy is shown as Mrs. Amy GOODFELLOW(George). Would like to know if these Amy Litzenbergers are all the same one. Would also like to obtain copies of marriage applications and divorce records which should give me parents of both, maybe birth dates, and the marriage date and divorce dates. Contact me if this is possible.

Old Hartford Cemetery

bglbuds77 — 5 Aug 2008 4:34:35 GMT

I am fascinated with the Old Hartford Cemetery located on Defiance Trail road in Amanda Township. Does anyone have any info on this cemetery or a list of who is buried there? I have been out there once but couldn't make it back there, there was no access to it.
Any info greatly appreciated.

Allen County Families

christina coon routt — 24 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

looking for anyone interested in any of the surnames i have listed... all were in allen co. at one point or another..thanks christina

Ohio Death Indexes

barfli2004 — 30 Jul 2008 3:54:07 GMT

http://www.deathindexes.com/ohio/

Robert Douglas

preccat2005 — 28 Jul 2008 8:16:28 GMT

Still looking for any info on Robert and Daisy Douglas. Lived in Lima Ohio in 1900 thats when thier son William was born and Robert was in the 1924 phone directory listed as a Fireman there in Lima. Thats all I have. PLEASE HELP.

Neubrecht Family

Jennewbs — 1 Jul 2008 1:06:01 GMT

Hunting descendants of the Neubrecht brothers who have a road named in their honor in Lima, Allen Co., Ohio. Related families are Schick, Schlosser,Degen and Neubrecht. Brothers came to America in 1847 and 1850 and purchased land on both sides of what is now Neubrecht Road.

Jacob HAUK or HAUCK, b. 1846, in OH ?

Kay Hauk — 10 Dec 2001 9:57:36 GMT

Researching Jacob Hauk, born around 1846, possibly in Ohio. Trying to find info on his parents and siblings. I was told they were German immigrants. Jacob married Wilhelmina Draves and settled in Southeast Michigan. Any info on this line of Hauks' , would be appreciated.

Henry Statser

matysek — 28 Jun 2008 1:17:34 GMT

I'm looking for the family of Henry Statser. We think this might be a son to Martin and Catherine Statser in Va. Contact me at kmatysek@hotmail.com

Gideon SHAFFER -- Bedford, PA >> Allen Co., OH

JPiotter8652 — 29 Jun 2003 1:53:37 GMT

seeking information on Gideon Shaffer. Moved from Bedford PA to Allen county Ohio. Was in Allen County Ohio at time of father Levi Shaffer's death circa 1870.

Obit Lookup Please: Howard JOSEPH

wildrootsgenealogy — 27 Feb 2008 2:32:13 GMT

Howdy Everyone,

I'd appreciate it if someone could find an obit. for me.

Howard Joseph
died Nov. 4, 1978

Thanks in advance for any and all help. southern_angel@msn.com

Angel Joseph-DeLawder
Rockingham County,Virginia

Obit Lookup Please: Vera JOSEPH

wildrootsgenealogy — 27 Feb 2008 2:37:19 GMT

I have another look up please.

Vera Joseph
died November 13, 1978

Thanks in advance. southern_angel@msn.com

Angel Joseph-DeLawder
Rockingham County, Virginia

Obit Please? -- Grace V. Risk, died 1970

MargeCounterman75 — 11 Apr 2008 5:00:49 GMT

Need an obit for

Grace V. Risk
1902
19 Nov 1970 Lima, Allen Co., Oh.

Thank you very much!
grannycount@verizon.net

Need an obit -- GAUSE, died 1945

MargeCounterman75 — 11 Apr 2008 4:58:57 GMT

Need an obit for

Charles Gause (aka William Charles Gause)
Born Sep 1869 Van Wert
Died 2 Jun 1945 Lima, Van Wert, Oh.

Thank you!!

Parents of World War I Vets

Coni Theios Wallace — 28 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for the parents of these World War I Vets born in Elida/Lima Allen County Ohio.
Clifford O. Stemen born 9/10/1894, Darel J. Stemen born 8/20/1890,David A. born 10/28/1893, George A. age 25 at enlistment, Leroy S. born 7/16/1896,Lewis R. 10/31/1896, Melvin E. born 3/5/1888.

Everett/Everitt Descendant Photos

JLYLESVA — 26 May 2008 10:06:52 GMT

I have scans of the following descendants of Abraham Everett and Mary Ann WALTZ, primarily children of Ellen Lavina EVERETT and John A. LAMB:

Mary Ann Lamb BEATTY b.1899 d.1953
Melissa Bell Lamb RASOR b. 1902 d. 1964
Nora E. Lamb STOVER b. 1895 d.1968
Kenneth R. LAMB b. 1909 d.1991
Lois Lamb BEST b.1904 d.2000
her dau. Carolyn Best HARTER
Louise Lamb ALTSTAETTER b. 1920 d.1999
William MORT and Netta Belle EVERETT
Naomie Waltz JENNINGS (poss.)
Oscar Hiram LAMB b.1906 d.1993
David E. EVERETT b. 1869 d.1901
his wife Mayme Lamb EVERETT w/children
Jasper (Jack) EVERITT family w/ Margaret Jane REEDER

Please send email or post, I'll forward via email.

Death: Nancy (Loos) Brollier, 1923

amyarmstrong — 25 May 2008 9:00:07 GMT

Dividing Ridge. Word was received here by Mrs. Sadie Wineland, of the death of her cousin, Mrs. William Brollier, at Lima, last week. Mrs. Brollier before her marriage was Nancy Loos, and resided in the vicinity near Bellville. [Richland County (OH) Leader: 08 February 1923, Vol. 4, No. 6]

William Page - b. 1917

art3991 — 22 May 2008 6:24:50 GMT

Looking for info on William Page born in Lima Ohio around 1917 give or take one year.

Thanks. Ronni

David BEILER - Nancy SUMMERS of Allen Co., OH

Bev Brown — 12 Nov 2004 8:31:01 GMT

Searching for death dates of David BEILER and wife Nancy SUMMERS. David born 1772 PA. David and Nancy in German Twp., Allen County, Ohio 1840. Son Samuel , 25 March 1816 - 26 July 1889, married in Allen county June 1840 amd moved to Indiana. Son John, December 1819 - after 1909 married Margaret CUNNINGHAM in Allen County November 1844. Apparently remained there his entire life. David appeared to have daughter Hester born about 1807 and possibly son David born about 1810. Known children all born PA. Information about other children would be appreciated. David's father possibly Joseph, who may have come from Germany bev53_53@yahoo.com

Fredericks, Frederick, Fredrick of OHIO

litfield — 27 Dec 2005 2:50:50 GMT

Am looking for information on the Fredericks, William; my father. Frederick, Joseph William; my grandfather and Fredrick; William Martin; my great grandfather whom all lived in Allen Co, OH.
Other surnames include Shambarger, Little, Hinegardner, Schmidt and others.

METCALF Family

lwe7007 — 16 May 2007 5:27:49 GMT

Seeking info on the ancestry & siblings of Blaine Eugene METCALF, 1920-2003. He was born in the Delphos area.

Seeking SOWERS Family

Kristine_TheisenBrown — 28 Nov 2006 4:20:56 GMT

Seeking any Sowers descendants around Allen County area.

Joseph Newton Sowers married Mary Elizabeth Hart.
Their children-
John Edward Sowers(married May Brown in Hardin Co.)
Esta Ruth Sowers (married Ellis Joseph)
Nora Sowers
Carrie Sowers
William Sherman Sowers
Francis/Frank Cyrus Sowers
Nettie Florence
Ottie Clarence
Rosetta Estella (Stella) Sowers
Carolyn Belle (Lina) Sowers
Infant Son Sowers

Dutch Churches in Lafayette, OH

judy_vanvleet — 27 Feb 2008 4:55:04 GMT

Can anyone tell me if there would have been a specific church in Lafayette that Dutch settlers would have attended in the 1840's?
Thanks.

Joseph Schillinger d. 1899 Lima OH

dfarrington62 — 25 Feb 2008 1:17:27 GMT

I am looking for information on Jospeh Schillinger, who died in Lima OH on Aug. 9, 1899. He was born in Germany in 1847 and immigrated to the US in about 1875 with his first wife Rosina. She died in July 1882 in Delphos and in 1883 Joseph married Anna Rode, who died in Lima in April 1898. Maybe one of the volunteers at the Allen County Historical Society could look for obits for any of the Schillingers? Any help is appreciated.

Obit Lookup - Mary WALSH, d. 1915

djjr7744 — 23 Feb 2008 12:41:37 GMT

Could someone please see if they can find an obit for Mary A. Walsh who died 6/5/1915 in Allen Co. She may have lived near Lima?
Thank you
Dan
Seattle, WA

Ohio Death Certificates Available Online

MLS919 — 6 Dec 2007 4:04:08 GMT

Death Certificates for Ohio from 1903-1953 are now available online at:

http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html

You can see the actual death certificate and might be able to print it off, but some users are having problems with that function. There is a place to report problems so maybe the site needs some "tweaking" yet.

You will need to register your name and email address and wait for an email confirmation before you can use the site.

When you go to the site for the first time, if you don't have Adobe Flash Player on your computer, you will be prompted to download it. If you have a dial-up connection, be patient because everything will take a little longer to open. After you download Adobe Flash Player, you will be prompted to close your browser window to complete the download process. If you have AOL dial-up connection, you will need to sign offline completely and then sign on again.

Board Administrator

Dennis McGraw, 1888

amyarmstrong — 22 Jan 2008 4:06:15 GMT

Dennis McGraw and wife, of Lima, O., were found dead in bed from the effects of natural gas. Verily a gardenhose in the hands of a cross-eyed woman is not more to be feared than natural gas, as a sure means to self-evaporation.

source: RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland, Ohio): 25 February 1888, Vol. LXX, No. 40

Henry Baker died 1854 Allen Co., Ohio

MKB — 10 Oct 2005 1:18:27 GMT

Henry was a son of Jacob Baker born 1766 in Reading Twn., Perry Co., Ohio .
Later moving with wife and some of his 17 children to Allen Co., Ohio
I know he and his wife were buried in Fisher Cemetery in Allen County
him 1854- Her 1879
Would be very interested in paying for readable copies of a will, land record, marriage license, death record, birth records for some of their children and an obituary.
Please email me at home and thank you.
Marsha Binkley
binkley206@chartermi.net

I'm a Baker by birth and one of their daughters married into my husbands family Binkley

Lawyers in Allen County in the 1880s

RichCunninghamNY — 12 Jan 2008 12:00:52 GMT

Does anyone know whether there are any records, lists or other compilations of lawyers who were practicing in Allen County in the 1880s?

Also, does anyone know what court or other governmental body or official formally admitted people to the practice of law in Allen County in the 1880s?

My great grandfather, William Cunningham, died in Allen County in 1887. His death record lists his occupation as "lawyer." But in the 1880 census, he was listed as a "farmer" living in Auglaize County. So I am trying to find out how -- and when -- he became a lawyer, sometime between 1880 and 1887. Any help would be appreciated.

Please feel free to e-mail me directly.

Rich Cunningham

richcunninghamny@aol.com

Perry Chapel Cemtery - Perry Twp. info and is there a cemetery office?

tamisherrill — 10 Jan 2008 12:52:50 GMT

Does anyone know if there is a cemetery office at the Perry Chapel cemetery, located in Perry Twp? I would like to find grave locations of some FRANKLIN graves, before having someone take pictures for me.

I have also heard there is a cd of the graves, and is available for purchase. Does anyone have this cd - and are the pictures of the graves of good quality?

Thanks so much for your help-

Tami of Wash. State

Looking for family of Elizabeth A. ROOSE -- died 1999

jswidener_1 — 1 Jan 2008 12:40:07 GMT

died Oct,19, 1999 at her residence in Lima Ohio.She Was born March 26, 1957 In kenton to Lowell Burdette and Mary Elizabeth (Goodwin) Orders. Her MOther survives in Wampakoneta. Her close friend and companion Ronald Hollar Survives in Lima. Mrs Roose was a Housekeeper at the Holiday Inn and was a home health aid for helping hands. She Attended Christ epicopal Church. Survivers are four sond, Jason Orders,Ray Hullinger,Daniel Hullinger and Justin Hullinger all of Lima, Two daughters Brandy (Bruce) Gumm and Nichole Hollar Both of Lima, two brothers, Paul S White of st Marys and Danny Ray Holt of Lima two sisters Jacqueline Lynn Rieger of New Bremen and Pamela Sue Pennington of Lima. Looking to find any of this family to help on a family tree for grandson for a Graduation Present in a couple of Years. Any Information Help,Advise Greatly appreciated.

Mr. and Mrs. Swank, Bluffton, OH - photo

Not_A_Relative — 31 Dec 2007 4:46:18 GMT

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/ohio/1577/swank-blufft...

More Ohio Old Photos
http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/category/united-states/ohio

The Value of Joining Genealogy Societies

deb6102 — 21 Dec 2007 4:48:56 GMT

I think that it is important to join genealogy societies in the counties that are far away for you because it gives you connections in that county when you can't go there. We have a volunteer every week at the Allen County Historical Society museum library, which is the historical and genealogical library. We have a huge amount of sources there, including "larger than most counties" family files and records you won't find anywhere else.
Our members get 6 newsletters a year and a members directory which listed the members and their surnames. You would be listed. Someone may contact you or you may see someone else listed with the same surnames and you can contact them and exchange info.
The newsletter may have an article with one of your anccestors and you can submit your pedigree chart and any info on your ancestors that you wish and place queries in it. I write the newsletter and try to have queries and a pedigree chart in each issue. It's a great way to connect with others and to have help in places too far for you to go.
As I mentioned before, we have members in 29 states and probably more out of state members than local so yes, I think it's very beneficial for people who live far away.
Generally, it's good to belong to a local society so you can attend meetings and be with other people with a common interest and to learn from the programs and get acquainted with the members who attend. You can learn a lot by talking with people at the meetings who know things you don't know. So, it's good to belong to a local group even if you don't have ancestors in that area.
But it is as important or more important to belong to chapters in far away counties that are hard for you to go to, because they can help you find what you need there. They usually have volunteers to do lookups, some will go to cemeteries and take pictures for you. They know what sources are available in that county and can recommend the sources you need searched or tell you where to get the records you need.
It gives you connections in that county and helps you find other "cousins" researching the same family so you can get in touch with them and the newsletters and directory are valuable helps for the reasons I previously stated.
Message board and mailing lists are great and I use them all the time, but they can't replace having contacts with people who live there and are familiar with what's there and where everything is and the county's history.
A lot of people in genealogy societies have been involved in genealogy for a long time and are very familiar with the families and family history in their county, especially those people who have lived there all of their lives and that's a resource you can't find anywhere else.

Rosemary FLANAGAN married Unknown JOSEPH ??

wildrootsgenealogy — 19 Dec 2007 4:13:49 GMT

Can someone PLEASE help me find out who this lady married. Here is here info. I got on Ancestry. I'm trying to see if she's in my family.

Rosemary Flanagan Joseph

Ohio Deaths, 1958-2002 Record
about Rosemary Joseph
Name: Rosemary Joseph
Age at Death: 60
Date of Death: 22 Aug 1995
City of Death: Lima
County of Death: Allen
Volume: 30329
Certificate: 059092

Date of Birth: 28 May 1935
City of Birth: Lima
County of Birth: Allen
State of Birth: Ohio
Country of Birth: United States
Father's Surname: Flanagan
Mother's Maiden Name: Keller

Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Years of Schooling: 10
Social Security Number: 290-30-2751
Industry: Eating and drinking places
Occupation: Cooks
Whether in Armed Forces: No

Primary Registration District: 0201

Hospital of Death: Home
Hospital Status: Other/Residence
Time of Death: 3:00 AM

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

Angel Joseph-DeLawder
Shenandoah Valley in Virginia

Obit. look up please: Eileen LACKEY

wildrootsgenealogy — 19 Dec 2007 12:37:09 GMT

I would really appreciate it if someone could find this obit. for me.

Eileen R. Lackey died January 27, 1970

Thanks in advance!

Angel Joseph-DeLawder
Rockingham County, Virginia

Obit Lookup Please - Ronald Travis, d. 12 Apr 1977 Lima, Allen Co, Oh

mburdge — 12 Dec 2007 12:14:02 GMT

Would someone please do obit lookup for:

Ronald E. Travis, b. 24 Jan 1925, d. 12 Apr 1977 Lima, Allen Co, Oh.

He was married and a resident of Auglaize Co.

Obit Request: Terry A Green, Sr

thestarfires — 20 Nov 2007 11:00:26 GMT

Terry died 10 Jun 2000 in Lima and was born 27 Jul 1945. Per the Ohio death record his mother's maiden name was Punches.

I'm working on a Punches family tree for a friend and trying to track down all the great-aunts' married names and spouses.

Thank you very much.

Chris

Need Obit Please: Grace WILKERSON, died 2002

MargeCounterman75 — 19 Apr 2007 6:45:52 GMT

I would like to see the obit for Grace M. Wilkerson who died in Lima on 13 Nov 2002. She was born 29 Nov 1929.

Need 1965 Obituary Please: Louis HINKLE

DorothySwanson44 — 11 Nov 2007 2:04:56 GMT

Would appreciate the obituary of Louis Hinkle who d. Jan. 25, 1965 at Lima, Allen Co. Ohio. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Ruth ELLIOTT -- d. 1987

hollyness — 30 Mar 2007 2:02:46 GMT

I am looking for an obit and cemetery where she is buried.
Ruth Elliott b: Jan 1896/97 d: 10 Oct 1987. She was a school teacher in Lima.

Lookup obit Please Elizabeth A Roose, Lima Ohio

jswidener_1 — 21 Oct 2007 7:50:42 GMT

Elizabeth Was Born March 26, 1957 Died October 19, 1999.Lima Ohio, Her maiden Name was Orders. I assume this would have been in the Lima News. This is my grandsons Aunt and I am working on HIs Family Tree For a Grandation present in a Couple of Years.
Any Help advise Greatly Appreciated.

Need Obit from Lima, OH -- Robert & Daisy DOUGLAS

preccat2005 — 27 Nov 2007 6:57:32 GMT

Have run into a wall with my grgrandfather from Lima Ohio. His name is Robert Douglas his wife was Daisy ( Hayworth) Douglas. My grandfather was born Lima Ohio 9-20-1900. Robert was a fireman with the Lima dept in 1924. Where and when was Robert born? Was there other children born to Robert and Daisy? When and where did Robert and Daisy die? PLEASE HELP. My e-mail is preccat2007@aol.com

POW/MIA Korean War, Allen Co. WOLFE

powmiadna — 26 Nov 2007 8:56:06 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Allen County, Ohio as his home of record.

Soldier: JERRY D WOLFE
Born: Jan. 16, 1929. Caucasian
Date of loss: Feb. 7, 1952. KIA

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 51 families in Ohio that have not been located. There is one family from Allen County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Elijah and Elizabeth BOWERS

Cindy Handy — 27 Feb 2004 9:27:57 GMT

Does anyone have information on Elijah & Elizabeth Bowers? I found them in 1870 Amanda Twp. Allen Co. with children, Sarah 20, Jacob 17, Michael 15, Lousia 12, John 11, William 9, Nathan 7, Thomas 5 & Nancy E. 1.
Trying to find marriages or deaths for these children. Does anyone recognize this family?

William and Sarah (Bowers) McKINLEY -- son Gilbert McKINLEY

mcarmitage — 26 Aug 2007 12:57:31 GMT

cindy my husband's great-grandfather is gilbert mckinley the son of william and sarah (bowers) mckinley would love to share info with you. mca

Benjamin STILES and Jemima ELLIOTT

Owen Stiles — 28 Nov 2001 10:32:42 GMT

Looking for Stiles, descendents of Benjamin Stiles and Jemima Elliott in Allen County, particularly the children to verify birthdates.

Samuel Hobbs, or son John H. Hobbs

Ellen_Hobbs — 8 Jan 2003 2:58:27 GMT

Samuel came to Lima area in 1850's, son John was born Jan12, 1857. Samuel was married to an Abbott or Abbot, and came from PA. This Abbot, married a Frank Burden after Samuel died. John may have had a sister named Mary. I would like to have some information on this family.

1879 Autograph book of Emma FISHER CONRAD

garmatwe — 2 Nov 2007 5:26:51 GMT

Autograph book presented to Emma Fisher, 25 December 1879, Lafayette. Signatures dated 1879 through 1882 by friends, family and classmates. One particularly elaborate and decorative entry was created by Stephen Easley. Also entered are: Nevada Snook, Henry and Sarah Reel, Lida Gibbs, Callie Conrad, Blanche Andrews, Ros Mitchell, Rosa Tabler, Ida Neese, W.O. Enos, Ella and A.L. Rerat, Minnie Satterthwaite, Minnie Fausot, Louie Mailler, L. Delzelle, I.B. Nichols, Cina Cross, Ida Moore, Harry Brown, Ella Lipsett, Adda Garrelson, S. Steffens, Caddie Bell, Maggie Rumple, Ida Colbath, Alma French, Leila Day, Arminda Stombaugh, Lida Gibbs, S.B. Douglass, George Coe, Emma Myers, M.C. East, G. Neese, Belle Gibbs, Ed Willour, H. Mason, B.L. Hull, Sallie Leatherman, Ida Leatherman, Sallie Agerter, Mollie Craig, Mary Gibson, Lillie Harper, CLara Reed, Lulu Watt, Belle Mumaugh, Jennie Haller, Mattie Allen, Meta Stepler, Nettie Snook, Emma Williams, Walter Watt.

Henry REEVES -- LIMA, OH - RR worker/Civil War Vet

RPTanner — 29 Oct 2007 7:49:39 GMT

I am trying to find anyone that may have access or have photos that I may find my GG-Gramdfather in. HENRY REEVES, he died in 1909...lived on N.McDonell Street (Lima) Allen Co. Veteran Car (train) builder emplyed 20 years as foreman at the C.H. & D. Car Shops, then foreman at L.E. & W. shops for 6 years, at worked and suddenly died. IS THERE A EMPLOYEE PHOTO? He served in the civil war and was an active member of Mart Armstrong Post, No 202 GROUP PHOTO? (no luck so far with a civl war photo). Belonged to the Trinity Methodist Church in Lima, and the G.A.R. and they played taps at his funeral. Can anyone help? Thank you!

Robert Downing reunion

sdowney27 — 21 Jul 2007 6:20:54 GMT

Several years ago, Kelly Nypaver posted that she had a Robert Downing family reunion picture from the 1890s, but her email address is no longer good. Does anyone happen to have a copy of this picture that they would be willing to email me? Grant Downing is in the picture, and he would have been my great-great uncle. Two of his children, Jennie and Robert, are also in the picture. Also, if anyone has information on this family, I'd be interested. Estella Inez Eiche and Grant Downing had ten children, and many of them remained in Allen County. Thanks so much.

Old Allen County Schools

oldohioschools — 30 Sep 2007 3:57:12 GMT

I am doing some research on old schools in Allen County for my website: www.oldohioschools.com

Here are the schools and information I need:

1. Lafayette High School (Built 1931 - Razed 2007) -- PICTURE NEEDED!
What street/road was this school on?

2. Franklin School (North Street, Lima)
What year was this building built?
What year was this building razed?

3. South Side High School (St. John's Avenue, Lima)
What year was this building razed?

4. Lincoln School- OLD (Delphos)
Does this school still exist? What year was it built? What year was it razed? What street/road is/was it on?

Thank you for any help you can offer in dates, streets, or pictures. Email me at aaronturner@neo.rr.com and visit www.oldohioschools.com

Obit Lookup Please: Lowell ORDERS, d. 1964 Lima, OH

jswidener_1 — 7 Oct 2007 2:16:30 GMT

Lowell Burdette Orders Died Oct 3, 1964 Lima Ohio. May be listed as Burdette Orders. Need Obit for grandsons Family Tree for a Graduation Present in a Couple of years. Thanks for any help Or Information On this Person. I am getting some help thanks to the message boards/ amd Computers/ His Father was Joshua Orders and MOther Viola Boyd/ Thanks for any help.

Earliest Professional Photographers in Lima

RichCunninghamNY — 25 Sep 2007 1:31:57 GMT

I'm interested in finding out the names of the earliest professional photographers in Lima and when they started in business. My guess is that photographers probably began to open for business around the 1860s, perhaps earlier.

Conversely, do any present-day professional photgraphers in Lima go back to the 1880s?

Finally, does anyone know if the Allen County Public Library or Allen County Historical Society has collections of nineteenth century photographs of individuals?

Feel free to contact me directly.

Rich Cunningham

richcunninghamny@aol.com

John and Anna HANES -- PA > OH

Becky — 3 Oct 2001 3:47:33 GMT

Hanes of Allen County Ohio Father would be John mother would Anna came here around 1840. They had 8 sons Charles and James who were born in PA, John, Henry, Ensign,Isaac,Asa, and William. They were born in Ohio, the later 4 were born in allen county oh. Looking for anyone who may have a connection to this family.

Rachel A. PARRY

Cheryl_Hecker12 — 21 Jul 2003 4:24:47 GMT

My grandmother, Rachel Viola Griffiths, was born in Lima, Ohio, in 1898 to Robert Watkins Griffiths and Rachel A. Parry.
Does anyone have background on these Parrys?

I would be grateful!

Cheryl Householder Hecker

Allen County Families

judybruckner1 — 18 Jan 2003 3:52:07 GMT

Always looking to connect with cousins related to these families. I have various information and always looking for family stories, information and pictures.

Jacob SHRIDER,m. Amelia BINKLEY, b. 1798 Perry, OH.

Adam BINKLEY, b. Perry Co. OH, abt 1795, m. Barbara Anspauht. Need her parents.

David HARSHA, b. 1811 in PA son of James R. and Mabel Harsha, d. 1888 Allen Co., OH. Married Martha J. CANDLER, d. 1850 Allen Co., OH Possible d/o John CANDLER. Married(2)Sophie BAKER Binkley who was possibly the widow of William (?) Binkley.

Anyone connected to any of these surnames in the Allen Co. area I have various unpublished genealogies and may be able to help you.

Connection? -- Mary Ann SPOHN & Isaac DeLONG

ytkat — 28 Sep 2007 3:17:44 GMT

I am trying to get a handle on the connections between the Isaac DeLong (b abt 1828) family and my gr gr grandfather George W. Spohn in the hopes of moving his ancesteral linage further back than his father Philip Spohn (b abt 1812, Ohio).

The reasons I am reasonably certain that a family relationship exists are:

The 1880 census for Amanda Township includes one Margaret DeLong aged 71, single and "insane" as an Aunt in George Spohn's (George being widowed) household along with his mother Elizabeth, and two of his sisters, Ameilia (later married to Henry Alspaugh); and Mary E. (crippled by rheumatism). His sister Hanna Rebecca was out of the family home married to Edward C. Hullinger by 1880.

The 1870 census for German Township enumerating the Isaac & Mary A. DeLong family includes, in addition to their children George W, Abram, Sarah, Jacob, Nancy, Fred and Charles, Isaac's mother Hannah, aged 82, and Margaret aged 60 shown to be "idiotic".

Prior to the 1880 census, Isaac DeLong and his family had moved to Kansas. It seems reasonable to assume they would have left an invalid with family members prior to their move.

Other indicators of a relationship include newspaper articles that mention things such as, "Mr. J. DeLong of Kansas is visiting GW Spohn, and others in this vicinity." (The Allen Co. Democrat, 1 Sept 1883) and "Hiram DeLong spent Sunday with GW Spohn." (The Daily Democratic Times, 6 March 1885) Both Isaac & Hiram have been said to be sons of Abraham DeLong.

In addition, I have a Victorian era scrap book that was presented to my grandfather, Norman C. Black after his mother Bessie Spohn Black's death that had been done up by his Aunt Amelia (Annie) Spohn Alspaugh at some point in time. The scrap book contains many calling cards from friends and family, including:
Freda M. DeLong
Rosa DeLong
C. E. DeLong
John DeLong
Charles W. DeLong
Charity C. DeLong
Nancy B. DeLong

I am speculating that there is a chance that George's father Philip and Isaac DeLong's wife Mary Ann Spohn may be brother and sister.

If this would be the case there is research that indicates Mary Ann's parents were Jacob J. Spohn & Margaret Hanna Hupp. If I can cement a relationship (if one exists) between Mary Ann and Philip it would give me one more avenue in tracing this very interesting line.

Any input from any researchers that might have information on these families would be greatly appreciated.

Rescued 1956,1957 & 1958 Bluffton High School Year Book

Crabman3 — 18 Sep 2007 5:52:03 GMT

Rescued from a yard sale. 1956, 1957 & 1958 Bluffton, Ohio
High School Year Book. "Buccaneer"

Will do look ups and scan pictures.

HARDEN / HARDIN Family in Allen Co.

MaryAllisonYonan — 17 Sep 2007 7:03:08 GMT

Yes, I do mean Allen County, Ohio! Sorry!

I meant to say:

I would like to communicate with anyone who has knowledge of HARDENs or HARDINs who have roots in Allen Co., OH. My G4 grandfather was Isaac HARDEN who lived in Somerset Co., PA in the 1700s and early 1800s. One of his sons, John HARDEN or HARDIN, migrated to Allen County in the early 1800s and later moved to Knox Co. and then to Auglaize County. I understand that several generations have spelled their surname as HARDIN.

One of John's brothers, Nathan Harden, migrated to Ohio in the early 1800s with John, but he moved on to Clay Co., IN and some of Nathan's descendants still live in Clay County.

John and Nathan had a brother, George Harden, who stayed in Somerset Co., PA. However, two of George's sons, Jacob and Solomon Harden, migrated to Lee Co., IL in 1855. I descend from Jacob, who is my G2 grandfather.

Do any of John HARDIN's descendants still live in Ohio?

If there are any HARDEN/HARDIN researchers who read this message, please contact me. If you know of any males who HAVE the HARDEN or HARDIN surname who descend from Isaac Harden or any of his sons, I would like to correspond with them and let them know about the Harden.in.ing DNA Project. I'll be glad to share info with anyone.

All the best,

Mary Yonan
yonan at fgi.net

Peter D. Driver

halaz — 1 Sep 2007 4:26:40 GMT

I am looking to exchange information on Peter D. Driver, b 1873, Allen Co, OH. Md. Emma Ola Detrick.
Hal Phillips shobe.descendants@cox.net

Lima News, Misc Articles - Stoddard double wedding

triciashumate1970 — 17 Aug 2007 7:26:12 GMT

The article I was interested in is regarding Easterley and Stoddard marriage. I don't know if this is 1940 or 1941 and I have no connection to the other people mentioned in the other articles (I try to type as many articles with surnames listed as I can when I get a whole page from the newspaper).

The Lima News, October 10th
AUXILIARY TO B. OF R. T. PLANS STATE CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY
More Than Four Hundred Expected At Seventeenth Annual Ohio Gathering
Morning Session to Open at 10 O’clock In Central Hall; Interesting Programs, Dinner at Hotel Barr and Dance Arranged for Entertainment
Seventeenth annual Ohio conference of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will be held Wednesday, October 13, in Central Hall, with more than four hundred members expected to attend the all-day session.
Morning programs will open at 10 o’clock with reception and registration of members. The address of welcome will be extended by Mayor A. L. Metheany, and the response will be made by Mrs. Clara Bradley of Columbus, grand president of the auxiliary in the United States and Canada. Opening ceremony will be conducted by the Loyal Aid of 200, Lodge 559, and will be followed by introduction of distinguished guests and visitors. The regular business session and report of lodge secretaries will follow.
Luncheon will be served at 12 o’clock in the Barr Hotel, and the afternoon session open at 1:30 o’clock. Drill teams from Columbus, Toledo and Brewster will exemplify the ritualistic work during the afternoon. Speakers during the day and for the dinner program at 6:30 o’clock in the Barr Hotel, include in addition to the grand auxiliary president, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Anna Geddes of Philadelphia PA, grand vice president; Mrs. Sadie McKey of Toledo, secretary to national executive board; Mrs. G. F. Johnson of Indianapolis, member of the grand board of trustees.
An open meeting will be held during the evening in Central Hall, with music for dancing provided by a popular orchestra. Members of the auxiliary to Lodge No. 559 will set as hostesses for the affair. Officers are Mrs. Frank Ley, president; Mrs. George Allen, vice president; Mrs. Albert Dempster, secretary; Mrs. Joan Gordon, treasurer; Mrs. Jennie Harrod, chaplin; Mrs. C. C. Lory, past president; Mrs. Fred Addis, conductress; Mrs. Harry Pritchard, warden; Mrs. E. M. Gross, inner guard; Mrs. D. B. Cooksey, pianist; and Mrs. C. E. Shuman, legislative board.
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Miss Wanda Vorhees, 622 Faurot Avenue, will be hostess to member of the Dilettante Music Club Monday evening. The paper on Deems Taylor will be read by Miss Alice Louise Bolton, while Mrs. Don Yant will present “Time’s Door” by Meynell; Misses Louise Cardosi and Margaret Hover will furnish the musical selections.
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Mrs. James H. Crawford, 1806 Lakewood Avenue, will entertain the Women’s club in her home Monday afternoon.
Mrs. W. E. Bayley will have as her topic for the afternoon “Chicago as the Birthplace of the New Movement: Frank Norris – Leader of this Group.” A brief review of Norris’ book “The Pit” will also be included. The program survey will be conducted by Mrs. Merle H. Mertz.
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Frances Willard Union, W. C. T. U., will meet for a covered dish luncheon at noon Tuesday in the home of Mrs. L. W. Rogers, Homeacres address. Members are requested to furnish individual service.
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Good Samaritan class of the South Side Church of Christ will meet Tuesday evening in the church parlors.
Mrs. Carl Corella, chairman of the social committee, will be assisted by the following members: Mrs. F. A. Rohr, Mrs. Ralph Miller, Mrs. Jess Klinger, Mrs. Mildred lefell, Mrs. Ivan Creps, Mrs. Byron Nancy, Mrs. Cecil Leasure and Mrs. Clara Hall.
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Twentieth Century club will meet Monday evening with Mrs. Raymond R. Horn, 1421 Lowell Avenue. The paper “Forums are Fun” will be given by Mrs. A. A. Dole.
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Bon Soir club will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. O. D. Grove, 938 Leland Avenue.
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Mrs. B. F. Welty, 1434 W. Market Street, will entertain the Lotus club Monday afternoon. Mrs. S. W. Baker will be the program leader.
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Branch 1653 L. G. B. A., will hold a covered dish supper Monday evening at 6:30 o’clock in the St. Rose high school auditorium, to be followed by a short business session and social hour.
Mrs. William B. Miller is chairman of the social committee including Miss Marguerite Curan; Mrs. Frank Schenk, Mrs. Alice Cullen, Mrs. Chris Stoll, Mrs. Frank Sowers, Mrs. L. J. Hanley and Mrs. T. J. McAufliffe.
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Nettie Snook Missionary society of First Evangelical Reformed church will meet at 8 o’clock Monday evening in the home of Mrs. Ralph Schaublin, 447 E. McKibben Street with Mrs. Harold Schaublin assisting.
A review of a recent book will be given by Miss Zalia Harbaugh.
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Bluebell club will meet with Mrs. Boyd Spencer, 1103 Fairview Avenue, Thursday afternoon.
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Mrs. Walter Rumbaugh, Oakwood Place, will entertain the Octet Club Thursday evening.
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Workers class of Market Street Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the home of Mrs. James Dow, 403 W. Market Street. Mrs. H. D. Grindle, Mrs. W. P. Nicol and Mrs. W. H. Metzger will be assisting hostesses.
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Delphian club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Roy B. Gregg, 102 S. Woodlawn Avenue, instead of Mrs. Lynn B. Timmerman as originally planned. The book review will be presented by Mrs. William P. Deisel.
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Initial fall meeting of the Stitchery club will be in the form of a 1 o’clock luncheon Tuesday in the home of Mrs. C. A. Stump, 329 N. Nixon Avenue.
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Sunshine Society will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. W. H. Kerman, 1161 Richie Avenue. Mrs. Elizabeth Hill will be assisting the hostess.
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An important meeting of St. Ann’s Guild of Christ Episcopal Church will be held in the home of Mrs. Florence Newton, 223 N. Washington Street, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. This will be the first meeting of the season, and work for the ensuing year will be outlined.
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S. C. D. club will hold the first meeting of the fall Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Victor Cardosi, 537 W. North Street.
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Modern Dorcas club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Mary Francis, 1014 Brice Avenue.
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Unit 2 Trinity Woman’s association will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the home of Mrs. J. W. Bayles, 335 Garfield Avenue, instead of with Mrs. C. F. Alexander as planned.
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Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Grand Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the home of Mrs. W. E. Bennett, 651 S. Union Street.
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Chi Zeta Kappa sorority met Friday evening with Miss Dorothy Downey, 639 S. Elizabeth Street, at which time officers were elected for the year.
New officers are Miss Margaret Caskey, president; Miss Dorothy Eilerman, Miss Marjorie Dobner, vice president; Miss Dorothy Eilerman, secretary; Miss Rosemary Bechtel, treasurer; Miss Evelyn Graffam, reporter. Misses Margaret Caskey, Rita Burger and Ruth Casey won in the bunco garmes. Miss Ruth Casey was the only guest.
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Beta chapter of the Lambda Nu Sigma sorority will meet Monday evening in the home of Mrs. Harry Alspaugh, 926 Rice Avenue.
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Election of officers will mark the all day meeting of the Laugh-Yet club to be held Tuesday in the home of Mrs. Berry Clum, 569 S. Metcalf Street.
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DOUBLE WEDDING CEREMONY HELD
A double wedding ceremony took place Friday evening in the home of Mrs. Berdie Dorris, 524 S. West Street, when her daughter, Virginia, became the bride of Gerald Stoddard, of Detroit, Mich., and Miss Juanita Easterly, daughter of Mrs. M. Buti, W. Market Street, was married to George Stoddard, also of Detroit. The bridegrooms are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stoddard, 800 S. Broadway Street.
The Rev. Neal D. Newlin, pastor of the Congregational Christian Church, read the service at 8:30 o’clock.
Mrs. Gerald Stoddard wore a white lace frock, with corsage of pink rosebuds and white pom pom chrysanthemums and the other bride was dressed in blue, with corsage of rosebuds and gypsophelia.
Both couples will leave Sunday to make their homes in Detroit.

Isaac CLOSE / Sarah Jane CUNNINGHAM

JohnMCarson — 6 Aug 2004 4:24:06 GMT

Looking for information on Isaac Close m. Sarah Jane Cunningham m. Nov 21, 1858 in Allen Co., Ohio. Both are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Oakwood, Oh. Who were Isaac's parents?

Melroy (Mell) Close m. Daisy Dinsmore April 22, 1909 in Coshocton Co., Oh

Elsa Dora or Elise Close was living in Lima per 1930 census with aunt/uncle -- Laura and Dewey Snyder and their children Russell and Dorothy J.

Any information will be appreciated.

Unknown BINKLEY married Unknown GUYTON

colleenkl — 9 Aug 2007 11:58:41 GMT

I am looking for a Binkley that was maried to a Guyton and lived in Lima or Ada Ohio? I have movies from the Binkley Farm in the 30's or 40's other names are Klingler, Guyton, Cover, Rex, Killian

1850s Newspapers -- Lima or Western Gazette

LindaDavis4850 — 6 Aug 2007 4:46:58 GMT

I am looking for info on the Lima or Western Gazette newspaper published in early to mid 1850s by Luther Wolfe but he only published it for a year or less. Any info greatly appreciated.

William and Henrietta STOTTLEMEYER

sdowney27 — 22 Jul 2007 2:45:46 GMT

Sorry -I seem to be monopolizing the Allen County board. I am interested in learning anything about the William and Henrietta Stottlemeyer family. All that I know is that they are the parents of my great-grandmother, Minta Stottlemeyer Eiche. I'd be interested in other children, their parents,... I believe Henrietta was Henrietta Peterson before her marriage. Thank you.

Sebastian EICHE

sdowney27 — 13 Jul 2007 12:31:09 GMT

In the last few years, I've had the good fortune to come across several people who have helped me with Eiche history. Any other Eiche family members out there? My line is: Sebastian Sr. and Barbara Eiche ---Sebastian Jr. and Mary Gillespie Eiche ---Leonard and Sarah Jane Harpster Eiche ---Lewis and Minta Stottlemeyer Eiche ---William Clarence and Isabel Gorrell Eiche (my grandparents). The Eiches originally settled near Lima and then, by Leonard's generation, several lived in Delphos. I'd love to hear from others researching this line.

Samuel RICHARDS -- Eleanor GRUBB

LindaTracy75 — 16 Jul 2007 11:46:09 GMT

Seeking parents of this married couple: EleanorGrubb, b 1797, ?York Co PA, d 1875 Allen Co, OH. Samuel Richards, b 1791 PA, d 1861, prob Allen Co. They were married in 1816 in Fairfield Co, OH. Glad to trade information on this and other names in the Allen Co area. Thanks. Linda

Allen County Marriage Records

deb6102 — 15 Jul 2007 4:53:40 GMT

You can obtain copies of marriage records by contacting the Allen Couny Probate Court. They also have the birth and death records from 1867-1908 and the wills and estate records. Here is contact info:
Allen County Courthouse
P. O. Box 1243
Lima, Ohio 45802
419-223-8501

Ludwig family of Allen Co.

usamom99 — 3 Jul 2007 12:35:36 GMT

Looking for information on the Ludwig family of Allen-Hancock family.

Samuel, Eli, Jacob, Charles, and other Ludwigs, and their descendants have lived in Allen Co. from about 1855 to present perhaps!

If you have info on Ludwigs in Ohio, or places I should look for info in Allen &/or Hancock Co, I would appreciate it!

Thanks!

JHS

Obit Lookup Please--Flowers, 1953

Jacqi|MA327212 — 12 Jul 2007 11:21:28 GMT

Could someone help me with an obit lookup, please? I am looking for the obit (or any other info) on Basil FLOWERS, d Oct 14, 1953 in Lima, OH.

Thanks in advance for the help!

Anna E. LEASURE -- Ray MONROE

weavertree — 9 Jul 2007 3:20:12 GMT

looking for anyone that might have information. Married Dec 1914. Think Anna died 1914, not sure of Ray's death. know nothing of his family.

Lima High School, Lima, Ohio Junior Class Photo 1917

Not_A_Relative — 27 Mar 2007 8:44:49 GMT

Lima High School, Lima, Ohio Junior Class Photo 1917

The Class of 1918 when they were juniors.

http://www.familyoldphotos.com/oh2/2l/lima_high_school_junio...

Girls: Mary Adkins, Madge Bagby, Doris Ballinger, Sarah Barr, Fayette Baskin, Freda Bobenmeyer, Gertrude Boose, Marjorie Bowdle, Helen Bowers, Mary Bush, Viola CaJacobs, Vera Compton, Lillian Conrad, Myrtle Desenberg, Princess Desenberg, Gladys Dickey, Mildred Downing, Lenore Egan, Grace Fisher, Josephine Garretson, Margaret Graham, Frandes Griebling, Sarah Hanna, Veloice Harper, Mary Harper, Esther Heffner, Alice Henry, Linnie Hopkins, Edna Huntsman, Helen Huston, Sarah Jones, Geraldine Kah, Esther Killoran, Helen King, Dorothy Kleinberger, Edith Laughlin, Anna Leasure, Ruth Long, Mildred Lynch, Gladies McClane, Helen McGinnis, Harriet MacIllvain, Marion Macken, Florence May, Nina Miller, Ella Minard, Marie Muehlbauer, Bernice Meyers, Cecile Naus, Cecil Neely, Mildred Neff, Sly Patterson, Beryle Pepple, Bulah Peltier, Faye Randall, Vera Reichenderfer, Adelia Ridenour, Mary Riley, Dorothy Roberts, Helen Robinson, Jessie Rousculp, Cozette Scott, Margaret Simpson, Magel Stants, Ilo Staver, Ethel Stiles, Nellie Stiles, Jeanette Stolzenbach, Gladys Thomas, Gladys Walyz, Ruth Welty, Bonita Whitney, Lillian Williams, Hazel Wolfe, Nell Wyatt, Doris Young.

Boys: Loren Atmur, Russel Benson, Joseph Bernstein, Winston Berry, Harold Bible, Foster Bowdle, Cledith Bowyer, Guy Breese, William Brice, Walter Burgett, Charles Butters, Frank Coolahan, John Cullen, Edward Darby, Clarence Day, Elbert DeForrest, Fred Disman, Francis Ebner, Virgil Evans, Foster Fields, Donald Gottfried, Doren Hammack, Robert Hawisher, William Hixenbaugh, Arthur Hoffman, Ralph Homan, Webster Kay, Lawrence Keating, Clifton Kilgore, Louis Kock, James McCarty, Robert Mefford, Arthur Miller, Edwin Overholtz, Lawson Page, Robert Pears, Francis Plate, Howard Puetz, Dale Roeder, John Rousculp, George Scoville, William Smith, Ralph Stadler, Rodney Stansbury, Balma Straker, Norman Strassburg, Elwood Thomas, Henry Thomas, Lester Thomas, Morris Thomas, Stanley Welker, Gustave Weinfield, Harold Wehterill, John Williams, Lockwood Williams, Lowill Wright.

More Ohio Old Photos
http://www.familyoldphotos.com/oh

Death Record: Joseph HEATON

leebu — 29 Jun 2007 4:04:55 GMT

Putnam County Ohio does not have a hospital, so if someone is ill and has to go to a hospital the closest is in Findley Ohio or Lima Ohio. In April 1914, my great-great grandparents resided in Leipsic-Putnam-Ohio. There is no death record for them in Putnam County.
I am asking if some one would check for a death record in Lima-Allen-Ohio, for Joseph Heaton who was listed as 90 years old in April 1914 on the census, and his wife Sarah Rebecca Heaton?
Any and all assistance will ge gratefully appreciated.
LInda

Andrew and Mary Fenton Crawford

triciashumate1970 — 11 Apr 2007 3:59:49 GMT

I am looking for information about the family of Andrew and Mary Fenton Crawford, especially their son, John Morgan Alexander Crawford, the daughter of Emma Crawford Stoddard.
Am attaching his death certificate and photo of his headstone

George Stemen

kathy93078 — 22 Jun 2007 5:37:05 GMT

I am looking for a George Stemen who married Pauline Schaffer in Allen County Ohio in the early 1900's. There were 2 sons by this marriage-Paul Frederick Stemen and George Stemen

Lima, Ohio Train Wreck Dec 1891

Not_A_Relative — 15 Jun 2007 5:45:07 GMT

Lima, Ohio Train Wreck Dec 1891

http://www.gendisasters.com/data1/oh/trains/lima-trainwreckd...

Killed: J. H. Curtis, H. J. Manuel, J. Wulf, unknown man

http://www.gendisasters.com
Events That Touched Our Ancestors' Lives

Obituary / Death record lookup for Cynthia J. STOWE - HOWE

pbyochim — 10 Jun 2007 7:12:06 GMT

I'm looking for an obituary with family information for Cynthia Jane (Stowe) Howe. She was born in OH c.1853/54; her parents were Eliakim & Jane Stowe. She married Horatio A. Howe. Can anyone help me? I'd really appreciate it! Thanks so much!

Seeking Henry SUTTON, b. 1909 -- African American

mom2ksb — 3 Jun 2007 7:20:29 GMT

He is African-American and was born in Allen County on June 9, 1909. His mother's last name is Jackson (first name may be Catherine, however I am unsure of the correct spelling). I believe his father's name is Fred.

If anyone can point me into a direction where I can find more info, it would be greatly appreciated!!!

James ROSE Family in 1910

zoniegal — 23 May 2007 5:55:18 GMT

i am looking for information on the james rose family. they are listed on the 1910 census as living in lima, ward 1. others on the census are wife lillian rose, sons, samuel rose, daniel rose, george rose, harry rose, edmund rose and john rose, daughters christina rose, and margaret rose, and granddaughter lillian rose. thank you.

William YOUNG, (1817 - 1904) from Allen Co.

youngjoneshouck — 23 May 2007 12:46:40 GMT

I'm looking for any information on the parentage and family of William Young (1817-1904) who lived in Auglaize in Allen Co. He was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Allen Co., by way of Crawford Co. He is listed as living in Bucyrus, Crawford Co. in the 1850 census and as living in Auglaize, Allen Co. in the 1860 - 1900 censuses. His wife was named Eliza. They had numerous children: Mary Jane, Barbara, Martha, Lydia, Eliza, Alice, James Alfred, and Corda. I am descended from James Alfred Young (married to Quinta Irwin), who's family ended up in Jay Co., Indiana and Delphos, Ohio.

Grammer School near 512 N McDonnel?

KAREN ANNE — 1 Sep 2005 3:12:08 GMT

Could any one tell me the name of the grammar school that would have been near the above address in 1925-1935? Since the family was not Catholic, she did not attend St. Rose Catholic School. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

William Ludwig son of Jacob and Mary E. Fink Ludwig Crites

osol1 — 20 Aug 2004 6:39:43 GMT

Jacob Ludwig and Mary Elizabeth Fink Ludwig (later Crites) had the following children: Sophia (b.1813), Jacob (b.1818), William (b. abt 1820) and George W. (b.1821).

I have some circumstantial evidence that their son William is one of my grandfathers, but I am not certain. My g-g-g grandfather William Ludwig married Anne Jemima Webber in Pike Co., OH (just south of Pickaway) in 1842. They had at least 2 sons (George W. and William) before 1850 but I cannot positively find any of the family until Anne Jemima Ludwig and her two sons appear in the 1870 census after William has presumably died or divorced. I cannot find him in either the 1850 or 1860 Census.

However, a George Ludwig, age 16, was living with George Crites and the above mentioned (widowed and now remarried) Mary Elizabeth Fink Ludwig Crites in Pickaway Co., Oh in the 1860 Census.

G.W. (George Washington) Ludwig, my g-g grandfather was in the Ohio 58th Infantry out of Pickaway County in the Civil War (Company I, which formed the day before his 18th birthday, October 30, 1861) so I assume this is likely the same George Ludwig of the 1860 Census of the same county (He had not yet turned 17 at the time of that Census).

I speculate that William Ludwig died before 1850 and that his son George went to live with his grandmother Mary E. Fink Ludwig Crites.

What I don't know is any details about Jacob Ludwig and Mary E. Fink's son William. When was he born? Where is he buried?

The other three children of Jacob and Mary moved to Allen Co., OH, but I can find no information about William.

Can anyone help?

Luther M. Meily, Ohio Adjutant General, 1878-1880

cavscout148 — 11 May 2007 7:17:25 GMT

Looking for information related to Luther M. Meily, Adjutant General, State of Ohio, 1878-1880. Please contact Joshua Mann at joshua.mann@us.army.mil .

Obit/Death Record Help Needed - 1887 in Lima

RichCunninghamNY — 14 Apr 2007 11:21:01 GMT

I am trying to find an obituary or death record for my great grandfather, William Cunningham, who died in Lima on February 2, 1887.

The Allen County Health Department Web site seems to indicate that its death records don't begin until 1908.

Can anyone help me find a death record or obituary for him? Thanks!

Rich Cunningham
richcunninghamny@aol.com

WIlliam Snook/Schnug Family, Lima, OH 1853 onward

ytkat — 7 May 2007 2:32:52 GMT

I am hoping to connect with someone familiar with the Wm Snook/Schnug family to share information.

Wm came to Lima in 1853 from Nassau, Prussia with his wife Anna Veronica ?, and 5 children that I know of:
Anna Maria, b 31 Dec 1834, b Germany
Frederick Louis b 24 Dec 1836, b Germany
Peter, b 13 Oct 1839, b Germany
William, b abt 1844, Germany
Louis, b 4 June 1847, Germany

Wm is my 3rd Gr Grandfather through Frederick, m Rosa Miller; Harry, m Alverta Minerva Durkee; Harold, m Edith Tacy Albridge.

Lawyers in Lima -- c. 1870s-1880s

RichCunninghamNY — 7 May 2007 11:04:53 GMT

I've just learned that my great grandfather, William Cunningham, who died in Lima in 1887 at the age of 39, was a lawyer.

Can anyone point me to any compilations of lawyers practicing in Lima (or Ohio that would include Lima or Allen County) in the 1870s or 1880s or suggest how this piece of information may help me find out more about him? I am not necessarily looking for specific information about him, although that would be terrific, but information about lawyers in Lima or Allen County in that time period. Were there any bar associations? Any directories of lawyers? Any special collections of lawyers' files in museums or historical societies? That sort of thing. Also, I think most lawyers of that era did not go to law school as they would today, but studied with an older lawyer and then were admitted to the bar. Can anyone confirm that?

Also, anyone willing to do a look-up for me -- I am in New York City -- to see if there was an obituary in the newspaper? His date of death was February 2, 1887.

Do probate records still exist for 1887?

Of course, if anyone recognizes my great grandfather's name, that would be wonderful.

Thanks! Please feel free to e-mail me directly.

Rich Cunningham
richcunninghamny@aol.com

LUGABIHL / YARGER Family Connection

Freda Yarger Ramos — 16 Jun 2004 1:56:34 GMT

Looking for relatives from Allen Cty, Ohio
Need the connection between these familys
Grandmother was Catherine Lugabihl/Grandfather Adam Yarger. I have web site in worldconnect.rootsweb.com

Pfeifers of Allen Co, Ohio ca 1840 to present?

Diane — 3 Aug 2005 7:31:27 GMT

Seeking info on the family and descendants of Nicholas Pfeifer and wife Eva Barbara (Zior) who came from Hesse Darmstadt, Germany to Allen Co, Ohio about 1840. Nicholas was a farmer in German Twp, Allen Co, Ohio. Children were:
Anna Elizabeth Pfeifer b. 1837 GER m. Samuel Clutter
Barbara A Pfeifer b. c1839 GER m. a Clark?
Henry Pfeifer b. c1842 Allen Co, OH m. Rachel Sawmiller
Catherine Pfeifer b. c1843 Allen Co, OH
John Pfeifer b. c1845 Allen Co, OH m. Mary Hoffman
Jacob Pfeifer b. ca 1847 Allen Co, OH
Mary C Pfeifer b. c1848 Allen Co, OH m. Henry M Sherrick
Nicholas Pfeifer b. c1849 Allen Co, OH m. Olivia D Weaver
Adam Pfeifer b. c1853 Allen Co, OH m. Bertha W Crites
Anthony Pfeifer b. c1855 Allen Co, OH m. Effie L Hitchcock
Martha Pfeifer b. c1857 Allen Co, OH

Any info on this family and descendants will be gratefully appreciated. Will share data.

Rice/Bidinger families lost in Allen Co, OH

atlaspc12 — 24 Apr 2007 3:25:35 GMT

Looking for any information on Sam Rice and Melissa BEDINGER (BIEDINGER, Biddinger ) who had two children in Allen County, OH. Their two children, Hazel RICE born 1984 and Osa/Ora RICE , born 1986. These children were living with their maternal grandparent Rachel BEDINGER in Ottowa Township, Allen County during the 1910 Census. What happened to Melissa and Sam? What happened to these kids?Has anyone seen them in the 1900 Census? Sam and Melissa were married in Jay County, Indiana on 10 December 1887. This was a second marriage for Sam RICE. He was born in 1861 in Darke Co, OH but was orphaned within a year. Melissa was born in Mercer Co, OH in 1868. Her parents were James Biddinger & Rachel Hughes. James and Rachel came from Darke County, OH and were married there. I have been looking for these people for over 20 years, but cannot find and listing of their death. Sam is my Great Grandfather. A lengthy pedigree chart is available for the RICE family. If anyone has information on these four people, please contact me. Thank you, Atlaspc12@aol.com

Marriage record-Miller & Stevens

Tim_Rohrbach — 16 Apr 2007 1:23:28 GMT

Would someone be able to do a lookup for the marriage of Andrew Jackson Miller and Clarissa Stevens. Wedding took place around 1843.
Thanks

2nd Baptist Church, Lima, OH

730Carol — 13 Apr 2007 3:37:35 GMT

Can anyone tell me anything about the Second Baptist or Second Street Baptist Church of Lima, OH, that was in existence in the 1870's? Does Allen County have historical church information available? Thanks for a reply.

Obit: Rex KLINGLER -- Lima Ohio

colleenkl — 7 Apr 2007 8:53:47 GMT

obit:
Rex Klingler was a man cut from a different cloth, a different era, a hardworking family man who earned all his many blessings. He was a member of our Greatest Generation, who devoted his life to serving his country, his family, and the people around him.

Rex's story began on a warm summer day in 1921, in the little town of Lima, Ohio. Those were such good days in this country, as the Roaring 20s began. On September 2, 1921, Ross and Cretora (Rex) Klingler had even more to celebrate, with the birth of a baby boy, a son they named Ira.

Ira would be called Rex the rest of his life, and grew up in Detroit, Michigan with his brother Eldon, where he graduated from Southwestern High School.

After high school, the strapping young Rex played semi-professional hockey, in the heart of the original Hockeytown, USA. He also met a beautiful young woman named Virginia Marie Ryan, and the two quickly fell in love. By then World War II had thundered to our shores, and Rex knew it was time to serve his country. So he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and quickly married his beloved Virginia, on June 26, 1943 in Detroit.

The new groom soon served on the USS Topeka, seeing plenty of action in the South Pacific and in the waters of Tokyo, too. After he was discharged after the war's end, Rex returned to Detroit, ready to claim his share of the American Dream he'd fought so bravely for. Rex went to work for the Detroit Public Schools as an engineer, staying the next 41 years until his retirement.

Rex and Virginia were soon blessed with two wonderful children, son Gary and daughter Janet, who filled their lives with so much fun, fond memories, and family. As the years went by, Rex became a proud grandfather to six grandkids, and later eight great-grandkids, too!

After he retired, Rex and his beloved Virginia wintered in Englewood, Florida, which he loved for the chance to play golf year-round. The couple eventually moved to the Holland, Michigan area, to be closer to their kids and grandkids. Family was always the most important part of Rex's life.

Sadly, Rex died peacefully at Lifehouse Assisted Living in Holland, on March 30, 2007, at the age of 85.

Rex was a wonderful man, who lived a wonderful life, a life he worked so hard for, fought for, and deserved so deeply, full of fond memories and the family he loved most of all.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 64 years Virginia and two children: Gary (Colleen) Klingler of Holland and daughter Janet (Steve) Clapp of Pinckney, Michigan and his six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Jennifer (Jerry) Pray and girls Taylor Anne and Jordan Elizabeth of Bartlett, Illinois, Jason (Cindy) Klingler of Traverse City, Mi, Hope (Aaron) Haase and baby Aspen Marie of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ryan (Rebecca) Klingler and little Gina Rene and Drew Michael of Holland, Gary (Leah) Klingler and children April Mae, Autumn Rose and Tobias Rex of Holland, Ross Michael Klingler of Holland, His sister-in-law Esther Klingler of Virginia Beach, Va., and brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Marilyn Ryan of Dearborn Hts and two nieces and two nephews. Rex was preceded in death by his brother Eldon R. Klingler and his parents.

Visitation and funeral at Mulder Funeral Chapel Wednesday, April 4 from 10:00-12:00, funeral will be celebrated at noon Wednesday with Father Fred Hoesli presiding. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Resthaven in Holland, MI. Burial at Ferndale Cemetery in Riverview, Michigan. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to read his Life Story, sign the guestbook, or share a memory of Rex.

Oscar DIXON, b. 1858

AA0822lynn — 31 Mar 2007 6:06:58 GMT

Looking for information on Oscar Dixon, born 1858 from Lima.
His first wife was Emma Atmur whom he married in 1885.
Emma gave him a daughter, Eula Dixon, and then she died. Oscar's second wife was named Fannie M. (I can't find a last name). Oscar and Fannie had 2 children: Rhea Dixon and Ralph Dixon. Oscar's occupation was as a carriage painter in Lima. Oscar's parents, John and Sarah Dixon were from Pennsylvania. Eula Dixon was my grandmother and I would like to know more about her mother, Emma Atmur, Fannie M's maiden name, and
anything else about the family. I haven't seen them mentioned
in any detail before so I decided to write.

Obit Lookups Please: George BATTELS/BATTEL

exbuckeye — 16 Feb 2007 10:21:57 GMT

Well, it seems I have two other possibilites for family in the Allen Co area.

I am looking for obits for George Battels/Battel and his wife, Louisa (Snider) Battels/Battel. Louisa was born in 1846 in Fairfield Co., OH. I believe she died before 1900 since the 1900 census shows George as a widow. George was born in May 1846. I have no further information on either George or Louisa.

I am also looking for Louisa's sister, Mary M (Snider) Gallant. Mary was born about 1855 and married C Jandson Gallant. I know they had a child (George W who married Flora) that was living in Ottawa Twp, Allen Co., OH. I have no further information on Mary or C Jandson. If anyone can give me additional information on either one of these families I would appreciate it.

Thanks for your help...Mary Jo

Need an obit: Frank LATONA

exbuckeye — 16 Feb 2007 8:52:23 GMT

Hi:

I am looking for an obit for Frank Latona. He would have been married to Nora (Fisher) Latona. She died in July 1970 in Lima, OH. Frank was her husband.

If anyone can look this up for me I would appreciate it. Or, if you can tell me where I can contact someone in Allen County to look for an obit i would appreciate it.

Thanks...Mary Jo

TOGGENBURGER Name in Gratz Cemetery

jars95 — 4 Mar 2007 3:25:21 GMT

In GRATZ Cemetery there is the surname TOGGENBURGER. Can anyone tell me the given name(s) of TOGGENBURGERs buried there? I believe my ancestor Katharine(Hauenstein) Hunter married Ulrich Toggenburger and they had 2 sons, Henry & Samuel. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
Joyce