Athens - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Sons of George Wire and Eunice Rogers

gmbagwell — 2009-11-07 17:52:28Z

I am searching for a marriage for James Wire who married Almira Balcom. James is living in Athens County, OH in 1880 so I thought perhaps he married in Athens County. He was born about 1822. I am also interested in his brother, John, who married a Matania/Matama. Her name is difficult to read in the 1870 and 1880 census. They appear in Athens County in those census years. They also had younger brothers named Parson and Hiram. They are the sons of George Wire and Eunice Rogers.

Re: Athens Insane Asylum

Karyn701 — 2009-11-07 05:23:42Z

When you are on Ancestry, click on SEARCH at top, then scroll to BROWSE RECORDS, Under Stories & Publications click on NEWSPAPERS & PERIODICALS
In the keyword search type in "Athens Asylum" Make sure you use quotation marks.

Re: Athens Insane Asylum

Drgiggles13 — 2009-11-07 04:25:36Z

Thank you...I have ancestry but have had no luck in looking through the papers...it brings up everything matching asylum but I can't find anything for Athens, but I am new to searching on there so maybe I just need to mess around with it.
Thanks

Re: Athens Insane Asylum

Karyn701 — 2009-11-07 03:08:13Z

If you can get to the library and access www.ancestry.com, there are 450+ articles when I searched
"Athens Asylum" in Newspapers & Periodicals

Looked at about a dozen of them and most were names of people being commited there.

Good Luck!

Athens Insane Asylum

Drgiggles13 — 2009-11-06 22:58:46Z

Hello. I am looking for information...newspaper articles, family members, etc of people who were at the Asylum. I am working on a project involving the asylum and am looking for anything no matter how small to do with it. Having had a few members there in my family lines I know some people are hesitant to say they had family there, I do no look down on these people in anyway. I think they needed to be treated better than what they were and shown more respect, especially when they passed on. Being marked with just a number is wrong. Anyway if you know of someone who is buried there, have photos, articles, obits, court records, anything at all PLEASE contact me. Thank You!

Re: DAINS, DAINES, CALVERT, BURT, VAN DYKE

BHBsID — 2009-11-01 13:35:56Z

Hello. Found them in the 1880 census: Ames twp, Athens Co p33a, George T Dains age 57 b OH farmer, Mary 54 NY keeping house, George M 16 oh at home, Adaline 15 oh at home, William 10 oh at home.

Re: DAINS, DAINES, CALVERT, BURT, VAN DYKE

BHBsID — 2009-10-30 15:12:34Z

Don't have much to help you here at this time: I have a child born 19 Oct 1920 to Frank Emerson Daines and Beryl Bemeda Lonas in Athens Co (no name listed for the child) and Beryl's parents being Isaac Lonas 1856-1940 and Nancy B McVickers 1859-1931, her parents Moses McVicker and Sarah Tucker daughter of David Tucker and Susannah Austin. Will see if I can look for any info that might help.

Re: DAINS, DAINES, CALVERT, BURT, VAN DYKE

thomasdaines — 2009-10-30 10:49:42Z

Guysville, Athens, Athens: My g'grandfather William Daines [Dains, Danes] b. 09/21/1868 Athens, Athens; m. Clara Van Dyke b. 03/03/1876 Canaan, Athens. One of their children was Frank Ebenezer m. Bearl Bernedas Lonas. A son was Franklin Don Daines b. 1927.

Amos Ellsworth Calvert b. 18/08/1862 in Guysville, m. Emily Nestor b. 08/06/1862, Parsons, Tucker, Viginia. Dau. Annie Laura Calvert m. William Leroy Nieberlein [Nieberline]. Dau. Eva Loree b. 1926 m. Franklin Don Daines. Seeking the parents of William Daines [Dains, Danes]. George Thomas Dains b. 1823 m. Elizabeth Burt b. 1926 in Ohio are likely parents. Their children were William; Adaline; George M; and John H; Birth dates are close and I am searching for the family of Geo. T.

Re: Index to Cemeteries

scottphillips114 — 2009-10-26 20:48:29Z

Tom,

Can you give me more info on the Phillips DNA project? I appear to be on an island with my line.

Thanks!

Scott

Re: Index to Cemeteries

Hutchy68 — 2009-10-24 01:23:10Z

Hi Scott

Have you considered DNA testing? There is now a Phillips man who is the Great Grandson of William B. Phillips in the Phillips DNA Project. William B. was the son of Zadock Phillips and his DNA matches Phillips Family Group 12. Lots is known about William B. Everyone might be able to piece together more on this family with this new information.

Tom Hutchison
Vol. Co-Admin
Phillips DNA Project

Re: Holly& clagg

Rebel8954 — 2009-10-22 22:28:57Z

I don't have any pictures of the Meadows or Claggs. If you find any, I'd love to have copies *g*!

The only old pictures of the Holley family that I have is Joseph Holley & Amanda Wallace with their children.

Re: Young Family - Athens Co., OH

eyoung429 — 2009-10-22 07:09:39Z

Was there any way to contact prev authors on this board? I am searching also for a William Young cira 1899.

Re: Holly& clagg

pclagg — 2009-10-21 22:50:30Z

do you know of any holley or meadowes that would have any pics on joseph clagg, john lewis & caroline v meadows clagg oror his children, or matild clagg huffman b 1871 d 1942 m william huffman 1853-1928 in wva or malinda clagg who m james holley these are 2 daughters of john lewis. i do gen research on these people which are my husbands grandfathers family willard clagg. trying to contact the right people. hope you can help wanda clagg

Re: Old Photos of Hocking and Athens Counties people

randdmcd — 2009-10-16 23:34:03Z

This doesent seem to be my family. Wish it was as the Carpenters in my line are very hard to research. Sorry. Diane

Re: Old Photos of Hocking and Athens Counties people

randdmcd — 2009-10-16 23:33:00Z

Hello. Our ggg grandfathers were brothers. My line comes down from Anthony Wayne Bumgardner . You and I are related along several lines. I have done alot of genealogy on the Jonas and Bumgardner families . Would love to exchange info with you. Diane

Re: BARKER, Capt. Isaac, sons Michael, Isaac (Judge)

flintastic — 2009-10-16 04:26:22Z

From Heritage Pursuit, Washington county
http://www.heritagepursuit.com/

Captain Isaac Barker removed from New Bedford, Massachusetts, in 1788, and journeyed westward with the family of Captain William Dana. On the way across the mountains an amusing incident occurred. The oxen that Captain Barker was driving, becoming footsore, were exchanged for a fresh yoke at a Dutch tavern at which they stopped. They had scarcely got out of sight of the tavern when the new team balked on a rough place in the road, and all efforts to coax them to go on were futile. The boys sagely concluded that the oxen could not understand English, and quickly sent for the Dutch tavern-keeper, who scared the oxen over the rough place by a rapid flow of Dutch swearing. On arriving at Marietta the family spent several months with the family of Paul Fearing. Early in 1790 they moved to their farm in the upper settlement at Belpre, just below that of Captain Devol. There were eight children—Michael, Isaac, Joseph, William, Timothy, Anna, Rhoda, and Nancy. During the war they lived in Farmer's castle and at Stone's stockade. The Barkers continued on their farm until 1798, when they removed to Athens county, where the sons became prominent.

BARKER, Capt. Isaac, sons Michael, Isaac (Judge)

nancyschleich — 2009-10-15 02:08:57Z

History of Athens County Ohio: First Settlement of State and Marietta. by Walker, Charles M. Heritage Books, 1869.

p.277 Capt Isaac Barker, came from New Bedford, Mass, to the northwestern territory in the autumn of 1788. For several years he lived in the Belpre settlement on the Ohio River, about fifteen miles from Marietta, and his name is preserved as one of the heads of families who, in the year 1792, took refuge in the block house called "Farmer's Castle", where he and his family remained till the violence of the Indian war was spent. In 1798 he removed with his family of five sons and three daughters to Athens township, and settled near the village of Athens, where he passed the remainder of his life. Capt. Barker was a sea-faring man in early life, being supercargo and captain of an East India vessel, and, during the Revolutionary War, took an active part in the privateering service. His sons were Michael, Isaac, Joseph, William, and Timothy.

Does anyone have the names of th three daughters? Thanks Nancy

Re: Old Photos of Hocking and Athens Counties people

fhsleuth — 2009-10-02 05:00:46Z

Do you have Maria Carpenter 1826-1894, dau of Joseph Carpenter 1774-1860 and Sarah Graham 1786-1850. Maria married James Bougher 1819-1875. Their son, Joseph Bougher married Elvine Lent. Her second husband was Luther David Williams of NY. All lived in or near the Starr, Hocking, OH area.

I would love to locate high-res scanned photos of the family. Unfortunately, I have none that could help you identify your photos of family members. If there is a connection, I would be happy to share what information I have on this family.

Re: Graham,

byrona19 — 2009-09-13 06:13:54Z

Sorry in the delay in responding. Louisa Graham married Martin Townsend, Oct 12, 1856, in Athens County, Ohio. Martin is Daniels brother.

Martin was born either 20 July, 1828 or 21 July 1829. They They had 7 children, inculding my GGG Grandmother, Effie Jane TOWNSEND AYERS who was born 26 May 1861.
The other children are:
Henry Allen - 1858
Martha - 1859
David - 1864
Charles Wesley 8 Apr 1869
Sarah - 16 Oct 1865
Mary Belle 1876

David L. Sleeper & Mary Dell (Della) Burson

HJK49 — 2009-09-24 18:14:15Z

I am searching for info on David L. Sleeper who married Mary Dell (Della) Burson. He was also Speaker of the House of Representatives, 1896-01-06 to 1898-01-02. Mr. Sleeper, however, is a native of Iowa, his birth having occurred in Warren County on June 15, 1856. Some of their children were, Ethel, John, Frances, Dorothy and Clarence. I really need his death date and possibly a confirmation on his birth date.

Any help would be appreciated.
Hazel

Ohio University, Athens, 1939 Baseball Team Photo

Not_A_Relative — 2009-08-04 21:36:06Z

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 1939 Baseball Team Photo

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/ohio/15262/ohio-univer...

In the photograph: "Lefty" Maiden, "Pee-wee" Peer, Swaykus, George Boehk, Al Burazio, Malokas, Tony Reis, Lubbers, Main, Coach Don Peden, Novak, Ralph Frey, Wayne Gander, Coen, Ernie Havrilla, Irving Oslen

More Ohio Old Photos

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/category/united-states/ohio

Re: Elijah HATCH obit look-up

DebbyTaylor51 — 2009-09-10 19:37:17Z

I see someone else beat me to it. But here is the link to what is in the collection:

http://www.library.ohiou.edu/archives/mss/mss006.pdf

Re: My grandmother

jjessjohnson — 2009-10-02 00:04:04Z

My great grandmother was Florence Eisenagle. She married Jess Johnson just before the turn of the last century.

Re: Lewis Families in Athen Co. Ohio

sharonmoreno_1 — 2009-09-17 05:46:38Z

I have information that shows John married Nancy 9 Aug 1862 in Athens Co. Ohio.

Re: Smith Townsend Gardner died Nelsonville 1849 from Chauncey

drlucha — 2009-09-20 19:33:13Z

I found that the Smith Gardner in my tree is not the same as Smith Townsend Gardner. It was my ancestor who died in the flood in Nelsonville and his name was Smith Gardner.

He was born in Big Tree, NY.

Re: Corbin Norris

johncunningham31 — 2009-08-26 15:08:12Z

I have a Glenna Norris, bn abt 1895 to Corbin and Minerva Norris. She married Fred Cunningham 27 Sep 1911 in Athens Co, OH. Fred died in 1921 leaving Glenna and two children. I have not been able to find what became of her after that time.

Re: burial records for johnson cemetery (Hollister)

johncunningham31 — 2009-08-26 14:39:15Z

There is a transcription of the gravestones recorded in the 1980s available through the Athens County Historical Society & Museum, 65 N Court St, Athens OH, 45701 (740-592-2280).

Re: Elijah HATCH obit look-up

johncunningham31 — 2009-08-26 14:33:34Z

Elijah Hatch kept a journal for much of his life. It has been transcribed by Douglas McCabe, archivist at Alden Library, Ohio University (740-593-2715). It is filled with many items about his family life, coming to Ohio, etc. and mentions dates of settlement for other pioneer families.
I believe that Elijah Hatch might also be a Mayflower descendant.
Pioneer cemetery is not reachable by car. It used to be accessible by walking the railroad tracks, but they were torn up in the 1980s.
Feel free to contact me about Rome Township families.

Re: Thullens from Ohio

kmholt157 — 2009-09-10 23:52:09Z

John

This is a very old posting, but just in case, the Philip Thullen you are looking for was born in Cincinnati, the son of Albert Thullen (1877-1955) and Katherine Keim (1879-1939). Albert's aunt Katherine Thullen (1855-1940) is my great grandmother on my mother's side.
Happy to fill in more if you wish.

mark

Re: David L. Sleeper & Mary Dell (Della) Burson

ThomasKer2 — 2009-09-25 20:36:18Z

I'm not related to this person.

In Iowa, official registration of births, deaths, and marriages began July 1, 1880. All original records that have been registered are on file with the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics.

You may find a DOB on his death cert; but remember, the informant is supplying all personal info on a death cert.

burial records for johnson cemetery (Hollister)

frlav — 2009-08-03 19:32:32Z

Would someone know where I can find the records for Johnson Cemetery(Hollister) upon the hill. Thanks.

Re: HALL family of Nelsonville, Athens Co, OH (late 19th C.)

dunno158 — 2009-08-09 18:50:41Z

Emma Cronk d/o Samuel and Sarah E Winner Cronk. Sarah Cronk d/o Jonathan Winner and Caroline Swabb Winner. Caroline Swabb d/o Peter Swabb(Looks like Morgan County Ohio). take a look at Labs family search.

Re: HALL family of Nelsonville, Athens Co, OH (late 19th C.)

dunno158 — 2009-08-08 23:09:08Z

Brian- I'm not related but did find Emma Hall with her children in Athens County York twp in 1910-no sign of Charles then. Emma 33 and listed with her children. By 1920 no sign of Emma but did find Manny in Morgan County Ohio 12 listed as an orphan living with James L Kincaid and wife Violet and their son Raymond D.Now an Emma Cronk was born to Samuel and Sarah E Cronk in Athens by 1880. She was listed as around 4. Go to labs familysearch. Play around at that site --It's free

Re: What Native American or Indians Tribes were in Athens Co.

brendacave50 — 2009-08-30 20:58:48Z

I wondered the same thing.So I just typed in "Indian Tribes of Ohio". It's been a while but I did find some good info.The Wyandot Indians were one.I think Shawnee was another.Hope this has helped you.

James Donley death record look up

elainejd50_1 — 2009-09-20 14:10:13Z

James Donley born about Jan 1848 in PA. Looking for when he died, which seems to be between 1910 and 1920 place unknown. Do have his burial place with no dates. Please contact me if you have any info. Elaine Joyce Day
elainejd50@hotmail.com

Donley Death Record Look UP

elainejd50_1 — 2009-09-20 14:00:22Z

I am looking for a Zillah, Zellah, Ella, or Jane Donley who died between 1908 and 1910. I know where she is buried, but do not have any dates on the stone. Her name is Zillah or Zellah on the census, but on two she is called Jane. Husband John died in 1902 in Monday Creek, Perry County, but they lived in Falls Gore, Hocking. Any help will be appreciated. Elaine Hopkins Day elainejd50@hotmail.com

Re: James Donley death record look up

elainejd50_1 — 2009-09-21 22:37:43Z

Thank you but parents are wrong. James parents were John Donley and Zilla Mosteller. He was never married and I am wondering now if he never had a death certificate. Elaine

Re: Athens Co., OH Buck family VT>NY>OH route late 1700s to late 1800s

DawnCLR48 — 2009-09-07 17:48:02Z

Just noticed your Post on the Buck family of Athens , my GG Grandfather was Hiran Buck and he is related to Matthew Buck . The Bucks of Meigs Co. I think George Buck was Hirams brother . I will have to check my Buck notes to confirm Ive told you the correct name . There is a Museum in Marrietta , Ohio that has a big covered wagon on display that some of the Buck family came to Athens in ,it came from PA. DawnCLR48@aol.com

Re: Elijah HATCH obit look-up

crippen3 — 2009-09-08 19:04:11Z

Ohio University Library at Athens has a collection of Judge Elijah Hatch's life work. The judge was a lifelong trustee of OU after the university was organized. The Judge was born in what is today Columbia County New York. His grandfather had a store in the village of Green River, then a subdivision of Massachusetts Colony. The judge was raised by his older sister Comfort Hatch Crippen. The Judge and wife, with three married sisters and his parents moved to Federal Creek out in Rome Township Athens County. The Judge and his second wife were buried at his homestead. A mining company either lost or destroyed the graves. Today the site is unkown. For an Obit, I would touch bases with OU. I see John Cunningham has responded to your query. John is familiar with the Hatch family. I am finishing a family genealogy of Elisha Hatch, the Judge's grandfather who was a son of Mary Doty, daughter of Pilgrim Edward Doty. The Comfort Hatch Crippen above is my ggggrandmother.
Regards,
JC3

Re: James Donley death record look up

flintastic — 2009-09-21 04:01:05Z

Found a death certificate for a James Donley, who died in Lawrence county, a couple of counties below Athens. He's the only one around that birthdate. See attached
http://search.labs.familysearch.org

Re: Benjamin

leavesofthefall — 2009-09-20 23:44:17Z

Hi,
Was wondering if anyone has found any info on this line... I connect to one of their children, Eliza Louisa Benjamin m. William Barton. Am seeking information on Louisa and their daughter, Lydia.

Re: Athens Co., OH Buck family VT>NY>OH route late 1700s to late 1800s

dbolin002 — 2009-09-20 01:15:06Z

Hello Tina,
My name is Dianna, my mother's name was Margaret Ann Buck he mother's name was Lattie May Russ Buck born 4/4/1901 and her father was William Buck. They were married on Feb. 19 1921 at Athens. They had five childern Frances Eilene, Lola Louise, Iona Virgene, Margaret Ann, and William Clifford Buck. The son William Clifford was adopted by William sr's sister Nillie Grace Buck Kyle. I know that Lottie's mother's name was Hattie Russ. And Lottie had two brothers Harley and Harry Russ and a sister who was married to a Arthur Goodwin of Albany, Ohio Does any of this fit in any information you have.

Dianna

Re: Old Photos of Hocking and Athens Counties people

FayeWilson95 — 2009-09-30 00:24:21Z

I cannot believe I forgot my Aunt Mary! She was married to Eddie Jonas. Sorry!

Re: Old Photos of Hocking and Athens Counties people

FayeWilson95 — 2009-09-30 00:23:05Z

Donald Bumgardner (my grandfather) was born in 1898 and died in 1980. Faye Swyers Bumgarder (my grandmother) was born in 1900 and passed in 1988.
What Bumgardners are you related to?
My aunts and uncles are:
Jean (Bumgardner) Whitmore married to Bill Whitmore
Mary (Bumgardner) Jonas married to Eddie Jonas
Bill Bumgardner married to Irene (Horvath)
Bob Bumgardner married to Sue (cannot remember maiden name)
My father was the youngest, being born in 1936.
It would be great to find out who you are related to!
Faye (Bumgardner) Wilson

Re: Old Photos of Hocking and Athens Counties people

FayeWilson95 — 2009-09-30 00:19:43Z

Faye Swyers Bumgardner is my grandmother. I am named after her. She was born in 1900 and passed in 1988. My grandfather was Donald Bumgardner. My grandparents had five children, the fifth being my father Kenny Bumgardner born in 1936. My Aunt Jean, the oldest, was married to a Whitmore (his parents owned Whitmore Floral in Buchtel). My Uncle Bill was married to Irene Horvath (and served as Mayor of Nelsonville in the early 1970's). My uncle Bob married a Sue (cannot remember her maiden name). My father married my mother, Joanna Rapella.
If you have any pictures of any of my family members I would love to meet you at either Wal-Mart or Kroger and make copies.
Thanks!
Faye (Bumgardner) Wilson

Old Athens CO. Schools--One Rooms, Catholic, ETc. UPDATE

oldohioschools — 2009-09-26 21:30:22Z

Many people have asked why I have not included One-Room Schoolhouses, Catholic and private schools, higher education schools, and schools still in use on my website

http://www.oldohioschools.com/athens_county.htm

Now people are going to have the chance to sponsor a school they would like to see added.

This website was my final project for my master's in education degree in 2008. I had to limit the scope of this project to schools which are demolished, abandoned, or closed and reused in some way. I have also added "endangered" schools as ones that will fall into one of the first three categories after current building projects/levies are finished.

I am offering a school sponsorship for $5.00 per school listing for those who would like to see their cherished one room, Catholic, or still-in-use school added to this site.

As you can see from the site, the main information I need is:
School Name
Location (exact address if possible otherwise road or intersection is good)
City or Township
Year built (major additions are also noted here)
Year closed OR year Demolished
If closed, then current use is also needed (i.e. abandoned, private
residence, church, etc).

I can also put up to 4 pictures for each one.
1. The Main picture-- if currently standing I like this to be what it looks
like right now. If gone, then the best known picture of it.
2. I can link the BUILT year to another old view of the building.
3. I can link the DEMOLISHED or CLOSED year to the school actually being
razed or what it looked like at the time it closed.
4. I can link the *Gone* to an empty lot view of what the current site looks
like or link it to another website, for example if it is now a church I can
link the *Church* to the church's website.

I put over 5000 miles on my car each summer traveling around getting photos and I just recently had to upgrade to a larger server because I have so many schools state wide featured.

If you are intersted in sponsoring a school listing for your county, please contact me at aaronturner@neo.rr.com

I will also list your name, if you want, as a sponsor under the picture. Again $5.00 per school for a permanent spot on the site. Thank you for your interest and I will begin building a spot for your school as soon as I hear from you.

BRETZ Charles H. 1926-2009

Lace_Lynch — 2009-08-16 14:02:03Z

Courtesy Post
Charles H. Bretz, 82, of Wheelersburg, Ohio entered into eternal life on Friday, August 14, 2009 at Kings Daughter Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky.

He was born October 4, 1926 in Athens, Ohio and was the son of the late Albert and Netti (Fulton) Bretz. Charles was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by a son, Charles Bretz of Kingston, Ohio; daughters, Mary (Jerry) Lester of Shelby, North Carolina, Charlene (John) Stiltner of Sciotoville, Ohio; Rebecca (Dick) Miller of Lancaster, Ohio; Carol (Ray) VanHorn of Royalton, Ohio and Eva (Don) Salsbury of Sciotoville, Ohio; fifteen grandchildren; thirty four great grandchildren; sister, Velma Dawson of Nelsonville, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lisa Stiltner; brothers, Albert, Bob and Tom Bretz; sisters, Alberta Bretz and Mildred Heiser; and his children's mother, Barbara Bretz.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at THE TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME in Amanda, Ohio with Pastor Mike Skaggs officiating.
Burial will be in Amanda Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 - 8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Re: Athens Co., OH Buck family VT>NY>OH route late 1700s to late 1800s

czopekt — 2009-09-08 15:57:40Z

Thank you for writing. The wagon info is interesting. I recognize the name Hiram Buck. I am also in contact with another Buck descendant of the same immediate family. I will write to your email address.

Re: CECIL HORNSBY, son of Frank and Minta Hornsby, grandson of Geo. and Susan (Root) Hornsby

sbuck3_1 — 2009-09-06 00:43:05Z

Hi, Cecil Hornsby was my grandpa...Maybe I can help you with this?? Please contact me at the email address and we can talk..:)
sbuck3@cinci.rr.com

Re: Elijah HATCH obit look-up

kspecialk27 — 2009-08-23 00:08:39Z

he is related to me and i would like to know anything about him as well..