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Clarence Lee Owens

Contribution — 2013-05-23 11:44:47Z

BELLEFONTAINE: Clarence Lee Owens, 63, of Bellefontaine, OHIO passed surrounded by his family on May 20, 2013, after battling multiple life threating events over the last 20 years.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Jean of 41 years; son, Rick (Lori) Owens, Edmond, Oklahoma; his daughter, Mindy (Theron) France, Bellefontaine, Ohio; his grandchildren, Carter and Brady Owens and Aleah and Cara France; his mother, Pauline Owens; his brothers, Bill Owens, Fred (Linda) Owens, and Steve (Janet) Owens; and sister, Tressa (Dick) McMullen.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbert Owens and his brother, Jim Owens.

Clarence was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all.

Clarence worked as an electrical engineer for GTE for 21 years until he was forced to give up the career due to his illness. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #62 of Marion, OH and attended the Rushsylvania Church of Christ.

He enjoyed watching and playing sports.
He loved children, working on cars and learning about anything. He was a perfectionist, always rooted for the underdog, didn't sleep much, and didn't sit long.

Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Berean Baptist Church in Marion, Ohio on Friday, May 24, 2013 and from 12: 00 until 2:00 PM at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home in Albany, Ohio on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Funeral services for Clarence will be at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home in Albany Ohio following visitation on Saturday at 2:00 PM with Pastor Lynn Cleaveland officiating.

Clarence will be laid to rest at the Alexander Cemetery, You may sign the register at www.bigonyjordanfuneralhome.com

Published in the The Marion Star on May 23, 2013

Re: Shade High School from 1954 - 1956

luvs2research — 2013-05-20 11:21:03Z

Most schools destroy records after 25 years.

Re: Photo: W H Fierbaugh, Greens Run, OH

luvs2research — 2013-05-20 11:16:01Z

Thank you so much for sharing your photo scan Andrea. I hope you don't mind that I shared it on my Athens county genealogy facebook webpage. I never did receive the scan I asked for from the first poster on the ancestry website mailing list. I used to be sandysohgen.net. I will have anyone who asks to talk with you send an email to you.

Re: Photo: W H Fierbaugh, Greens Run, OH

lfierbaugh1 — 2013-05-19 14:39:38Z

These are my great grandparents. I have the same photo framed on my wall. I'm attaching my copy. Is yours the same or similar? If different, I would be interested in seeing a copy.

Thank you!
Andrea Lee Fierbaugh
LFierbaugh@gmail.com

Re: Frost family of Athens County

thomasker2 — 2013-05-18 21:15:01Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

Other than stating that U have hit the brick wall; U never stated "WHAT" the brick wall consists of. Need more information abt this "brick wall".

Name mispellings freqiently occur in the census records.
Remember that census takers were hired for their ability to either write or print and not necessarily spell correctly.

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

1850 -
Name: Heman Frost
Age: 37
Birth Year: abt 1813
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1850: Lodi, Athens, Ohio
Gender: Male

Heman Frost 37, OH - farmer
Harrietta Frost 33, NY
Eveline Frost 4
Rachel Frost 2
Charles Frost 1
Samuel Pearce 8, MASS
Sarah E Pearce 6, MASS.

Re: Frost family of Athens County

ellent2011 — 2013-05-18 20:59:28Z

My records show that Herman had a brother Samuel who was my Great-great grandfather, and they originally lived in Vermont. Do you have that information?

Re: Obituaries

lmsills72 — 2013-05-18 15:11:41Z

I am sad to hear of your losses...but I was wondering if you might be able to answer me a couple of questions? .. My mother (Jean F. Hawk) grew up for sometime in shade, OH and went to school at Shade High School. Her mother was Ruby. L Hawk and her step father was Paul Hawk. I was wondering if your family might have known them.?? I am trying to track down my mothers side of my tree..Thank you for any help you might be able to give and I still have family over in Athens area if you ever need help with anythng let me know I will be glad to help you...

Lori Sills
lmsills72@gmail.com

Shade High School from 1954 - 1956

lmsills72 — 2013-05-18 04:51:10Z

How does someone find out about a school that does not exist anymore.?? I m trying to find out if someone graduted or not. Is there a place the records would have been sent?

thank you for any and all help...
Lori
lmsills72@gmail.com

Re: Clemans - Dover

dgoldens3 — 2013-05-17 01:02:43Z

Thank you for the information. Very interesting.

This is what I have so far:

Need DOB's + birthplaces for Matilda and Eli.
Matilda - 1790 born ?, 26 Mar 1881 died in North Dover
Eli - 1791 - probably in MA, died 05 May 1864

WHERE was George born??
Most of his siblings were born in MA, but I have not have been able to find if he was born in MA or Ohio.

The dates that I have are from relatives with no resources.

WHO did George marry ?????
He married Cornelia Frances Goodall. She was born in NY and died in Lodi, WI

I am in middle of typing my great grandfather, Thomas Clemans diaries. His diary from 1876 mentions visiting his Aunt Caroline Clemans Johnson and Uncle Dennis Johnson in Ohio.

Re: Clemans - Dover

thomasker2 — 2013-05-16 12:38:26Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

OH Vital Records -
. Ohio law established the Bureau of Vital Statistics on December 20, 1908. On that date, the mandatory registration of birth and death certificates occurred. Since that time, all birth and death certificates have been registered through our office.

Prior to September 7, 1949, marriages were record at the county probate courts as each county was formed. At that time, an index of all Ohio marriages was not maintained. It was not until 1949, that a statewide index of marriages that occurred in Ohio was created at the state level with the Ohio Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics. While the state Office of Vital Statistics maintains indexes of all marriages, the county probate courts where the married couples applied for their license is where the official marriage certificate resides.

statement source -
Mark Kassouf
Compliance Manager/State Mass Fatality Planner/Chief Fraud Officer
Ohio Department of Health
Office of Vital Statistics
614-644-0165

Need DOB's + birthplaces for Matilda and Eli.

WHERE was George born??

WHO did George marry ?????
Need her 1st name + DOB + birthplace.

Clemans - Dover

dgoldens3 — 2013-05-16 03:18:50Z

HI,

I am trying to track down the birth record or even family of my great great grandfather. His name was George Clemans and born around 1827. His parents were Matilda and Eli Clemans(Clemons) who died in North Dover? Matilda died around the 1880s and Eli died around 1864. Any suggestions would be great.

Dawn

Re: DOWNEY / ALLMAN

thomasker2 — 2013-05-12 20:53:43Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

1930 -
Name: Carrie Lou Allman
[Carrielan Allman]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1922
Birthplace: Mississippi
Race: White
Home in 1930: Beat 3, Jefferson Davis, Mississippi
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Clarence W Allman
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Name: Ophelia Allman
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Occupation:

Clarence W Allman 53 MS - Age at first marriage: 37
Parents' birthplace: MS/MS
Ophelia Allman 34, MS - Age at first marriage: 33
Parents' birthplace: MS/MS
Gertrude Allman 14, MS
Carrie Lou Allman 8, MS
Ethelmae Allman 5, MS

Effie E. Beard Dolan 1918-2013

Contribution — 2013-05-11 12:41:08Z

GLOUSTER: Effie E. Beard Dolan age 94 of Beard-Price Road Glouster, Ohio, (Athens County) passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11:43 a.m. at Highland Oaks Health Center McConnelsville, Ohio. (Morgan County)

She was born May 19, 1918 in Glouster, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Mills Beard.

She was a cook for Homer Union School, and a member of the Wrightstown church of Christ.

She is survived by one brother Gerald Beard of Chesterhill, OHIO; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles (Pat) Dolan; her parents; and one brother Charles Beard.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 11:00a.m. at the Stone-Matheney Funeral Home in Chesterhill, OH. Friends may call 7 to 9 on Mon. May 13, 2013 at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Mountville Cemetery near Chesterhill, OH. (Her parents are buried there)

To send a note of condolence go to www.matheneyfh.com.
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Mountville Cemetery Also known as: Mountville Methodist Church Cemetery. Mountville, Morgan County Ohio USA

. Location: Homer Township Section 17 on County Road 14 (Moundville Road) about 200 yards north of the Village of Mountville

Jerry Edward Oliver 1939-2013

Contribution — 2013-05-07 12:39:25Z

GRANVILLE: Jerry Edward Oliver, 73, of Granville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at The Villages in Florida.

He was born December 5, 1939 in Nelsonville, Ohio (Athens County) son of the late Oscar Edward and Edna Marie Shafer Oliver.
Jerry was married for 48 years to Judith "Judy" A. Lash Oliver, who survives.

Jerry was dedicated to his profession and practiced pharmacy for 50 years.
He graduated from The Ohio State University with a Masters degree in Pharmacy Sciences, RPh.
He worked at Fosters Drug Store in Nelsonville for a time and was a Hospital Pharmacist in Ohio, North Carolina and Florida.
He was the Director of the Pharmacy Department at the Knox Community Hospital for many years and was a member of the American Pharmacists Association and the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists.
Jerry also enjoyed his time as a small business owner.

In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by his son, Nathan (Aisha) Oliver of Granville, OH; daughter, Ann Oliver Fisher of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Aisha, Isabella, Arianna, Conner, Landon, Edward and Wyatt.

Funeral services will be held 2 P.M., Saturday, May 11, 2013 in the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church.

Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. Friends may call at the Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville, on Friday, from 6-8 P.M.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to www.mdsfoundation.org.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com

Published in the Advocate on May 7, 2013

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Marguerite Barnhart McCray - b. Glen Ebon, Athens County, Ohio

Contribution — 2013-05-07 12:20:12Z

GALION: Marguerite Marie McCray, age 90 passed away Sunday afternoon May 5th, 2013 in Mill Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Galion, Ohio.

She was born November 24th, 1923, in Glen Ebon, Athens County, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary (Bobbitt) Barnhart.
Marguerite graduated form Athens High School in 1941.

She married Donald Earl McCray Sr. on July 22nd, 1942.

He preceded her in death in June of 2008 after sixty-four years of marriage. In 1955 Donald & Marguerite moved their family from Carbon Hill, OH to Iberia OHIO.

Marguerite retired from Northmor School's Iberia Elementary in August 1983 as Head Cook after 25 years of service.
Marguerite and Donald enjoyed traveling and participating in World War II Military Reunions celebrating Don's service in the U.S. Army.

Donald & Marguerite were blessed with five children, Donald E. (Janice) McCray Jr. of Martel, Mrs. Karen ( Bill) Barber of Tallahassee, FL, Mrs. Sandra (Sam) Smith of Ft. Wayne, IN, Michael McCray of Galion, Charles McCray of Sierra Vista, AZ. Her Grandchildren are Mrs. Shellie (Scott) Shirk, Mrs. Sonya (Carter) Vaverek, Mrs. Michelle (Michael ) Klien, Eric McCray and Chad Grimm.

Great Grandchildren are Caroline, Emily and Connor Vaverek; Alex, Leo and Rx Klein.

She is also survived by one sister, Lucille James of Ft. Richey, Fl; sister-in-law, Ester Tremain, Canton GA; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Kelly McCray; two brothers, Auyer Bobbitt and Charles Barnhart; six sisters, Zenith Jewett, Sarah Montgomery, Ethel Perry, Carolyn Strickland, Mary Kinkaid and Marion Pettifor.

Funeral Services for Mrs. McCray will be held Thursday morning at 11:00 at the Timson Allen & Melroy Funeral Home in Caledonia, OH.
Interment will follow in Iberia Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home in on Wednesday from 6:00 - 9:00.

OnLine condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timsonallenmelroy.com.

Published in the News Journal on May 7, 2013

Re: 18th Ohio/Nelsonville veterans list

luvs2research — 2013-05-01 10:46:59Z

Judy, my husband's ancestor may be in the photo, John Quinn, Sr., also his son's brother in law Benjamin Byers.

We heard about a photo but it was long lost. Can you share it?

sandykquinn@gmail.com

Re: Hashman Family of Athens Co., Ohio

misstivy — 2013-04-30 14:10:51Z

Hi, I am also researching Susannah Lanning Hashman, she was my great great grandmother. Carl W Smith and Sylvia M Smith were my grandparents. I remember my great great Grandmother and her Mother Gertrude my great Grandmother. My Mother was named after her.
I'd love to share information with everyone. Please email me:
misstivy1@yahoo.com or ptivner@gmail.com
Thank you,
Pam

Almira Black 1914-2013 b. Nelsonville, OH

Contribution — 2013-04-24 16:28:18Z

Almira Black

Almira Black, 98, was born to Sherman Pounds and Jesse Goode on September 30, 1914 in Nelsonville, Ohio.
She passed on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Laurels of Norworth Nursing Home, Worthington, Ohio.
Almira was employed by The Ohio State University Hospitals
Almira attended World Harvest Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Lindsey E. Black, daughter Pauline A. Edwards, son Clarence E. Shaffer.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory, brother, Richard Hutchinson, Sr.; grandchildren, John "Woody" Edwards, Jr. (Terry), Paulette Duffey, Brenda Walker, Dwight Edwards, Regina Edwards, Susan (Carl Sr.) Cousar; 15 great grandchildren; 18 great great grandchildren; two nieces; one nephew; and many dear friends.
We extend a special thank you to Senior Independence Hospice.
Funeral Service 10 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2013 in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street where the family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until start of service.
Interment Green Lawn Cemetery.
To sign the online memory book, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on April 24, 2013

Re: 18th Ohio/Nelsonville veterans list

stinson94k — 2013-04-23 21:39:51Z

Hi Judy,

I should check this site more often. I was scanning through some old posts and ran across your reply. Sorry I am so late. I would really like to talk to you about the Cable's and Wooley's. I have a reunion photo taken just after the turn of the century. Would you have the same photo by chance? If so, are the other men identified? That would be of great help to me. Look forward to hearing from you.

Doris Edna Fierbaugh Cordray 1913-2013 b. Glouster, Ohio

Contribution — 2013-04-22 11:59:50Z

HEBRON: Doris Edna Cordray, 100, of Newark, Ohio formerly of Hebron died peacefully Saturday morning, April 20, 2013, in Newark, following a period of declining health.

She was born in Glouster, Ohio on April 8, 1913, the daughter of the late William Herman and Angeline Florence (Lyle) Fierbaugh.

On June 8, 1933, she married Charles Avery Cordray in Chauncey, Ohio, and they made their home for many years in Hebron, Ohio.

Charles preceded her in death on December 6, 1995.

Doris loved music, playing the piano and organ, she worked tirelessly as a musician at the Hebron Christian Church, and also accompanied school musical programs for many years.

She is survived by her daughter Doris Ann Sunkle of Massillon, Ohio; her grandchildren Ernie (Betty Jo) Cordray, Jean Ann (Ingram) Caulley, Connie (Chuck) Grissom and Joyce (Tim) Blackstone; her 9 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son Dan Avery Cordray, her son-in-law John Sunkle, and her two sisters May and Thelma, and her brother Herman.

A Funeral Service, celebrating the life of Doris Edna Cordray, , will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at the Hebron home of The HOSKINSON-Schoedinger Funeral & Cremation Service, with Pastor Jeff Gill as celebrant.
Burial will follow at Kirkersville Cemetery, Kirkersville, Ohio.

Friends may call on Sunday afternoon, April 28, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the services at 3:00 p.m. at the Hebron Funeral Home, 108 N. 7th St. in Hebron.

An on-line guest register and video tribute to Doris are available at www.hoskinsonfuneral.com

The family prefers that memorials be directed to Hebron Christian Church, 612 W Main St. , Hebron, 43025, The Foundation for Hospice of Central Ohio, PO Box 430, Newark, Ohio 43058 or Home Instead Senior Care, 1893 W Columbus Rd., Granville, Ohio 43023.

HOSKINSON-Schoedinger Funeral & Cremation Service, Hebron, are honored to care for the Cordray family.

Licking
Athens

Albert L. Scott of Athens, OH 1943

drbrownlee — 2013-04-21 04:29:53Z

Albert is pictured in the Torque, yearbook of the 43-J training class of flight cadets at Pecos Army Air Field in Pecos, TX. He is a flight cadet in Squadron 13. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: Sands/Fuller/ Athens 1800-1900's

JohnOgden34 — 2013-04-20 12:05:08Z

I corresponded with you sister Debbie a few years back and would like to share more info on the Sands/Fuller family. I'd like to get back in contact; I'm working on the Courtney/Chadwell family again and have some questions. My email is johnowamp@aol.com. John Ogden

Re: Sands/Fuller/ Athens 1800-1900's

JohnOgden34 — 2013-04-20 12:03:44Z

Carole, we corresponded a few years back on the Sands/Fuller family. I'd like to get back in contact; I'm working on the Courtney/Chadwell family again and have some questions. My email is johnowamp@aol.com. John Ogden

Re: DOWNEY / ALLMAN

JayMokros — 2013-04-15 13:30:51Z

Hi! I know this has been a long time since you posted but I am now seeking information on a Carrie Downey-who was at a state mental institution-possibly in Athens-who was somehow connected to the Downey Family in Belmont County Ohio. Just wondered if you found the information you were looking for or found any other information? Thank you!

Re: CAGE/SLY/

familytreewanted — 2013-04-12 11:29:57Z

Have you had any luck in finding Andrew CAGE's parents?

I've started posting pictures on FaceBook of the CAGE's.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Family-Tree-Wanted/4181948316...

I think we might have been in contact several years ago?

I descend from Andrew CAGE & Elizabeth BATTERTON > Thomas Wheeler CAGE and Mary MONROE > Stella Mae CAGE and Lewis FENN > Ernest J. FENN and Jessie Opal CONN FENN BRITTON > Juanita FENN and William A. STAFFORD > and then my Parents

I can be contacted at http://familytreewanted.wordpress.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Family-Tree-Wanted/4181948316...

Thanks.
Alena

Seeking request for Miller/Brodwell

DebbyTaylor51 — 2013-04-10 18:55:15Z

Two months ago a gal requested wills for a Daniel D. Miller and Enoch Brodwell. A problem with my email client has erased all contacts and emails. If you have requested this information, please email me at dstaylor1969@ATT.net. Thank you.

Re: First Settlement in Athens County, Ohio - by C. H. Harris

jessmoralez — 2013-04-09 15:02:37Z

Hello,
This post is in regard to Eliza (Pierce) Love, and her daughter Eliza that was married to Hiram Bean. Hiram Bean was my g-g-g-grandfather. I, too, am interested in a picture of the Love headstone of both mother and daughter.
I have purchased a Cannon flatbed scanner and am able to scan slides and view them as digital prints. These photo scanners can also reverse polarization to turn black & white negatives into photos as well.
If by chance you do scan the negative of the tombstone, I would be grateful to receive a copy.
Thank you,
Jessica Whetsel Moralez

Orcadian info

cashflowdiva — 2013-04-07 02:55:15Z

My Mother was Evelyn L.Lanning, she was the youngest of 14 children born to David Lanning in Hocking, County OH in 1920. I had a DNA test done that showed my Mother's side of the family was Orcadian. I'm very interested in finding relatives and all I can about our history.

Re: Ponns/Webbs

bensie_racing — 2013-04-06 01:50:29Z

Hi there!
My great grandparents were Faye and Elza Beebout. My gramma was Delores Beebout -- Bensie, Kovach. I am trying to seek further because I was told by family that OUR family WEBBS were related to Loretta (Webb) Lynn. Does anyone have any information about this? I'd love to find some! Thanks so much
bensie_racing@yahoo.com

CLAREY Letha L. 1930-2013

Contribution — 2013-04-03 12:23:47Z

THE PLAINS: Letha Ladonna Clarey, 82, of The Plains, Ohio passed away peacefully, Monday, April 1, 2013, at the home of her niece Janet Meckley in Millersport, Ohio.

She was born August 15, 1930 at Millfield, Ohio to the late Charles E and Susie (Culp) Clarey.

She is survived by many special nieces and nephews, and her special neighbor Jo.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters: twin brothers, Katy Cole, Lena Bailey, Minnie McCrady, John Clarey, Gladys Clarey, Florence Clarey, Ruth Matheny, Lucille Showalter Gregoroff, Wilbert Clarey, Charles J. Clarey and Floellen McCrady.

She retired from F.W. Woolworths in Athens, after 35 years of service.

Arrangements are being made by HOSKINSON-Schoedinger Funeral & Cremation Service, Millersport, Ohio, where caring cremation has taken place and a celebration of life service will be held at the convenience of the family.
An on-line guest register is available at www.hoskinsonfuneral.com.

Athens County

Re: Stewart Surname

spaceace571 — 2013-04-02 01:00:47Z

hi my name is john miller my great great grandfather was Charles r stewart born in 1850s lived in galia county ohio region in 1880s if we r related contact me please spaceace57@yahoo.com thanks much

Hockingport School Records c. 1900

ErinGibbs843 — 2013-03-27 22:42:06Z

I'm trying to locate school records for my grandfather who lived in Hockingport. He was born in 1877 so I am guessing records might exist for him around 1900. Does anyone have any idea where I might go to find any kind of records for that time frame?
Many thanks.

William F. Dalton 1928-2013

Contribution — 2013-03-20 13:45:59Z

William Frederick Dalton, 84 of Zanesville, Ohio died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at his daughter's residence following a short illness.

He was born Sunday, August 19, 1928 in Stewart, Ohio the son of Isaac S Dalton and Isabelle (Goins) Dalton.

He married Eva (Hill) Dalton on Saturday, July 9, 1955 who preceded her in death on Sunday, January 13, 2008.

William served his country with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

He retired from the Roper Company in Newark, Ohio and also worked on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
He continued to work at many other places including Dunzweiler Realty for over 13 years.
He was also the owner and operator of Dalton Hauling and he enjoyed hunting.

William is survived by two daughters: Dorothy (Wetzel) Taylor Jr. and Martha (Torin) Dalton both of Zanesville; three sons: Thomas (Chris) Dalton, Marcus (Kristy) Hill and Chad (Rhonda) Hill all of Zanesville, Ohio; one brother: Harold Isaac (Rose) Dalton of Chesterhill, Ohio and one sister: Jenny "Sis" Mayle of Zanesville, OH; 11 grandchildren: Jeffrey (Stephanie) Hocker, William "Billy" Taylor, Thomas "Tommy" (Shelly) Dalton, Jr., Audra (Greg) Stotts, Bruce (Devyn) Dalton, Eva (Nathan) Dalton, Marcus Hill, Jr. Morgan Hill and Merek Hill; 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and many special friends and family members.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Eva Dalton; one son: Billy F. Dalton Jr.; two brothers and two sisters.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Hillis Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, where funeral services will be held at 12 noon with Chaplain William Harris officiating.

Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery Veteran Gardens, Zanesville, Ohio with VFW Post 1058 conducting full Military Honors.

Published in the Times Recorder on March 20, 2013

Stewart is an unincorporated community in central Rome Township, Athens County, Ohio

Muskingum

david gould

1mcelwine1 — 2013-03-19 02:49:50Z

david gould was my grandmonthers brother if you get this an you our still looking for his family. please write me here and i will help how ever i can The Plains is a city in athens ohio i thinck the township it is in is called dover sincerly john storey.

Re: Gorsline, Goselene, ca 1840 > Athens, OH > IN

KarenMarkwell — 2013-03-18 17:08:24Z

No relation...just helping. There is a will for William Gorsline in Athens County.

http://www.sampubco.com/wills/oh/ohathens.htm

Re: Helvering Family - Athens Co.

dhelvering — 2013-03-16 21:29:28Z

My name is Donna Helvering....would you be willing to share information with my brother in law Jim Helvering?
His cell phone is:
731-609-2003
He lives in Bolivar, TN

Re: Gorsline, Goselene, ca 1840 > Athens, OH > IN

DenverDetective — 2013-03-09 15:02:27Z

Yes, this is true. However, wills, land records, obituaries, grave marker inscriptions and early local history accounts often provide very useful information, as do family Bibles.

I am hoping that perhaps someone else is working on this line and may have discovered some information, and to find some nuggets from these supplementary sources.

Re: Gorsline, Goselene, ca 1840 > Athens, OH > IN

thomasker2 — 2013-03-09 14:40:47Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

This is your problem -

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

Gorsline, Goselene, ca 1840 > Athens, OH > IN

DenverDetective — 2013-03-09 06:31:05Z

Seeking information on a Goselene, Gorsline, Gorslene (etc)famiy that was in Athens, OH prior to 1840. At least part of the family migrated to Adams County, IN and shows up there in the 1850 census.

Many sources say James McKeown Goselene stayed in Athens.

James McKeown Goselene b. 1810-1837

I believe this James McKeown Goselene may be an uncle to Marvin Gorsline, who I know moved to IN before 1850.

Likely parents of Marvin are - William Gorsline and Hannah Ringgold.

Marvin was born between 1805 and 1809, likely in NY.
Other sources indicate Marvin married Julia Ann Daily in Athens County, OH, before removing to Indiana. The Marvin / Julia family is in Indiana from 1850 forward.

I see there is a Ringgold ?village? located in nearby Morgan county, OH. This makes me wonder about a connection to Hannah Ringgold's family.

Some of Marvin and Julia's children include:

Franklin (possibly Ben Franklin)
James Thomas
Ezra
William
Sylvester

I will appreciate any information on any of these folks!

Re: Photograph of Mary Aurilla KONTNER of Nelsonville

rwelch128 — 2013-03-07 15:45:55Z

Those pictures are WONDERFUL! Thank you so much for sending them. I had an image of what I thought Mary would look like and how wrong I was. It's great to be able to put a face to the name. I would welcome any other pictures you have from the Kontner family and If you would be so kind as to send me the family data on their descendants, I would love to have it. We are actually quite closely related, but somewhere along the line (probably when Mary's sister, Caroline -- my great-great-grandmother) was widowed adn moved from Nelsonville to Oskaloosa, Iowa. Please write to me at my direct e-mail address -- welch7985@yahoo.com and I will be happy to share what I have with you. You are probably not aware, but I am a screenwriter and I have just finished a screenplay called "LAZARUS' that is about our common ancestor, Hyman Lazarus. Since there are not a lot of descendants of Hyman still around, it's great that I've found you and we can include the Kontners in the script.

Richard

Re: Photograph of Mary Aurilla KONTNER of Nelsonville

broccolichicken — 2013-03-07 14:52:44Z

I have two pictures of Mary Aurilla Lazarus Kontner and I'd be happy to share them with you. She and Solomon Charles Kontner were my great great grandparents.

I have no dates on these pictures--they are cabinet cards from McDowell Photographic Art Studio in Nelsonville, Oh.

The larger picture is when she was older and the smaller picture is when she was younger. I have matching (size and, I'm guessing, years) of Solomon Charles Kontner.

I also have a "in loving remembrance of Mary A. Kontuer" (sic) funeral card. It's a black card with gold imprint.

These were given to me by a cousin of mine who did most of the research. She was kind enough to send these to me a few years ago since she knew I had an interest.

Re: George Washinfton Cooley I

rachelph0843 — 2013-03-07 05:16:14Z

Hello,

Thanks for all of your info. Lucinda Baker is the daughterof Malinda Gudgeon, daughter of Benjamin Gudgeon and Martha Wheeler. Malinda married Ross Baker 7/2/1817.

Rachel Phillips
rachelannap0843@yahoo.com

Men's Civil War hereditary society forming

Roushhistorian — 2013-03-04 22:43:42Z

The Sons of the Grand Army of the Republic (SGAR)is made up on men age 16 or older who have a direct or collateral (i.e. uncle) who served solely and honorably for the Union federal forces of the Civil War. Unlike the Sons of Union Veterans which is NOT a hereditary society as it lets anyone join, the SGAR is a true hereditary society. Contact: Roushhistorian@yahoo.com to get more information or to get an application for membership.

Re: Six Family

VTUNSTALL11 — 2013-02-26 22:27:31Z

Sorry. I was checking my records too. Now I can't see how I came to that conclusion. It must be out there or I wouldn't have listed. I will keep checking and will keep you posted. Thanks

Re: Six Family

PSVessels08 — 2013-02-26 22:09:20Z

I agree with Uriah Six being the father of Sylvester Six. I have documentation to that fact also. I cannot find any documentation showing the parent of Uriah being George Six and Mary Robinett. Please advise where to locate this information.

Re: Six Family

VTUNSTALL11 — 2013-02-26 18:04:47Z

Good morning. I found Uriah Six as "father" listed on Sylvesters' death certificate from the state of Ohio. Hope this helps.

Re: Six Family

PSVessels08 — 2013-02-26 16:34:33Z

I have not found any information showing that George Six and Mary Robinett were the parents of Uriah Six. Any document listing the children of George and Mary do not show Uriah as one of the children. Do you have a document you can share that shows Uriah's parents? I would appreciate any information you can give me in my quest to validate the information with a source document.

Thank you

Re: Morris Family of Torch

lorrainebutler_1 — 2013-02-24 16:16:12Z

Hi.

Arizona was my great grandfather. I would love to compare notes. Most of what I have is published at findagrave, but I would still love to communicate with other family researchers. I am stuck on wife Bessie May Harris's parents.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=mo...;

Thanks
Lorraine Butler

Florence Six Cummings 1919-2013 b. Athens County, Ohio

Contribution — 2013-02-19 13:02:30Z

LANCASTER: Florence Elanor Six Cummings, 93, of Lancaster, Ohio formerly of Athens, Ohio passed away Sunday evening, February 17, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio.

Born July 23, 1919 in Athens County, Ohio she was the daughter of the late William and Marjorie McNeal Six.

She was a graduate of both The Plains High School and Ohio University, and was a retired elementary school teacher.

She is survived by two sons, Robert Cummings of New Lexington, Ohio and Donald (Patty) Cummings of Blairsville, GA; two daughters, Joyce (Ron) McKnight of Lancaster, Ohio and Janice (Mark) Maddux of Lancaster; many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren; and her sister, Bette Six Godenschwager of Newark, Ohio.
She will be greatly missed by all.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dana Six.

Services will be Friday at 1:00 pm at the Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home with Gary Alton officiating.
Burial will be at New Marshfield Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday two hours prior to the service.

You may send a message of sympathy to the family at www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on February 19, 2013 .

Re: Hannah TUTTLE

hgirdley — 2013-02-18 19:16:21Z

Hannah TUTTLE Markley is also my paternal 2x great-grandmother and like Don, 10 years later, am still researching this lineage and seeking sourced documentation. Seeking specifically information on the following persons (plus their additional spouses) and their children. States include CT, VT, OH, and IN.

1) Solomon TUTTLE Sr (1757-1830)
1a) 1st wife Deborah STRONG (1760-1814) [my line]
1b) 2nd wife Sarah LOWE Seamans (1777-bef1858)

2) Solomon TUTTLE Jr (1791-1827)
2a) 1st wife Nancy WATKINS (c1796-bef1814)
2b) 2nd wife Anna/Amy PUGSLEY (1796-1823) [my line]