Athens - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

: RUTTER, McKEE, LATIMER, DAINS, McCLELLAND, STIERS

Diane Dixon — 11 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Athens County Ohio
Trimble Township Athens County Ohio 1850 Census

Andrew Rutter B 1815 PA Married Elizabeth \\Latimore his wife B 1809 PA
PA
Children: Robert 1839
William 1841 OH
Isaiah 1844 OH
Martin 1848 OH
Isiac Latimore 1847 PA

Funeral Homes

dsanders86 — 28 Sep 2008 7:22:47 GMT

On several of my family members death certificates the undertaker is listed as GC Fawell from Glouster, OH. Can any one tell what funeral home he was with and who would have the records now? This would have been in the early 1900s.

Diane

Palmer Family in Athens CO OH 1850's-1870's

Paula Meinert — 8 Apr 2002 9:35:23 GMT

My gggrandfather, Jesse Palmer, resided with his family in Canaan Township in Athens CO during this time period. He did not serve in the Civil War in any capacity I'm aware of. I am wondering as to why he might not have served, maybe religious? Any information would be appreciated.

Rutter families

b_behrens — 24 Dec 2002 12:32:45 GMT

Looking for info on RUTTER familes in Athens Co OH and area. Ebenezer Rutter age 75 in 1850 b PA (wife dec) son Andrew m1? m2/ Mrs Elizabeth Latimer (she m3/ Andrew Dains), Are they from Washington & Green Co's PA or Bedford Somerset Co's PA? Some moved to Crawford Co WI. I'm trying to put this picture together a little better! Cynthia Rutter m/ Jacob Hammond were in Vinton Co, Purley Rutter m/ Mary Hammond, Mary/Polly Rutter m/ Isaac Latimer (s/o Elizabeth and step s/o Andrew Rutter), Rachel Rutter m/ Jefferson Hammond. Lots of connections! Help!

gipins and rutters of athens county

clarajohnson65 — 8 Jul 2003 8:38:04 GMT

hello everyone,
i would like to be in touch with any and all who might be working on the RUTTER AND GILPIN FAMILIES of Athens Co.
please feel free to email me and we will swap info but im afraid mine is pretty skimpy but willing to share.
thank you

clara johnson

DAVIS/WELLS

Jordan O. Woolard Jr. — 20 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Hi, in 1807 Vernun G WELLS married Sarah DAVIS, daughter of Nehemiah DAVIS, said to be the first preacher of the Baptist Order ever preached in Athens Co., Ohio.
Could anyone give me the history of Sarah and Nehemiah DAVIS and any other family members who may have been in the area. Nehemiah is listed on this net as living in Athens Co, 1803. Thank you Jerry Woolard in Brandon, Florida.

Richard Marshall family

mandp523 — 15 Sep 2008 1:30:07 GMT

Hello,
I am researching the Richard and Sarah/Sallie Hall Marshall family. They were in Athens Co in the 1830 census, but were gone by 1840 to Jackson Co. They may have had children Sarah Ann and John Benjamin and Richard Jr. born in Athens Co. Thank you!

Graham Chapel

bttaylor1 — 26 Oct 2002 8:20:33 GMT

I am wanting to know what township the Graham Chapel is located in?

My Great Grandfather was the preacher their for many years, until wasn't able to preach any more. His name was O.(Oren)B.(Brice) Chapman. His wife's name was Effie.

I am trying to locate them on cenus records and such. They lived right beside the church, you could see the church from their house.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am from Athens County but I can't remember what township it was.

Riley Family

wandalee40 — 5 Sep 2008 1:24:12 GMT

I am searching for my Great Grandmother Myrtle Riley who married Wm Alexander Dailey in 1892 in Athens County,
Myrtle died around 1900 with TB and left 3 small children.My Grandmother Georgia Dailey Willard and a sister Luada and brother Guy dailey. Alexander dailey went on to marry Emma Nichols and had 3 daughters, Nellie, Agnes and Dorathy and a son Donald who died in his 20's.
Is there anyone out there who knows anything about who Myrtle is. I need a birth date and who were her parents ?
Was Myrtle her given name ? I'm thinking this is why I may not be able to find her. Her parents were suppose to be Geo and Sarah Riley and they were a large family. Please help and I thank you in advance.

John Palmer / Parmer

Mary Whitmore — 11 Jan 2004 3:03:35 GMT

John Palmer / Parmer died on the street in Athens, Ohio I have found two spellings of the last name. He had a sister Ida May who married Charles Judge Whitmore. Any information on John Would be greatley appreciated. Mary

DEATH CERTIFICATE

cbzsearchin — 10 Jul 2008 4:09:35 GMT

Can someone tell me where to write for a death certificate for a person who died in 1904 in Athens Co, also what the fee might be? I have searched the Athens Co site and either have missed this information or it isn't there.

Thanks,

Charlotte

INFIRMARY / POORHOUSE / CHILDREN'S Home transcription on-line

JulieNorth1 — 2 Oct 2003 10:44:06 GMT

The Athens County Infirmary 1857-1928, and the Athens County Children's home 1882-1911 are being transcibed on-line, free for viewing at http://oorg.bizland.com/athenscounty.htm

Make sure you REFRESH your page each time you visit a page to ensure you are viewing a current copy of the transciption.

An every-name index is being compiled as the pages are transcribed. Best of luck, Julie North JEWEL8118@aol.com

Marriage Record Needed

mterwilliger — 25 Apr 2003 2:49:58 GMT

Need help finding a marriage record or license for Jacob Graham and Elizabeth Augusta Nichols (Athens County) est. 1876 based of birth of first child. Any assit would be appreciated.

Bobo family in Athens Co., Ohio

rong1_1 — 21 Feb 2008 7:54:12 GMT

I'm looking for information on the parents of Lucretia Bobo born abt 1825 in Athens Co., Ohio. She married Ira Hooper 1 Nov. 1844 in Athens Co.

Thomas Hemsley & Margaret Brown

ThomasHemsley23 — 9 Aug 2006 8:58:34 GMT

Thomas Hemsley born 14 Feb 1875, s/o Robert H Hemsley & Catherine Hughes married Margaret Brown d/o Joseph and Isabell Brown about 1904. Margaret was born about 1880 possibly in England. They lived in Trimble Township, Athens Co., Ohio from 1910 to 1930 as reported in the censuses for those years. I have not been able to locate either of their deaths, I’ve checked on Ancestry.com their Ohio Deaths database and their SSDI database. I also checked The Ohio Death Certificate Index at the Ohio Historical Society Site and The SSDI on Rootsweb. I found nothing on Thomas or Margaret. I suspect they died between 1944 and 1958 but I don’t known for sure. I know of three children. The two girls never married and are now dead. Their son is also dead but he married and may have had children, again I don’t know. I live in England so am unable to travel to Athens Co. and check the archives. Does any one have information on their marriage and/or deaths it would be greatly appreciated. Or suggestion for somewhere else I can check. Thanks for any help.

Perry Death certificate Lookup in Athens County

pecluvjoy — 10 Jul 2008 2:36:28 GMT

Looking for death cerificate info for Emery Perry born btw 1833-1837 in Ohio died btw 1880 1900 Ohio I think he's buried in Logan Ohio. He married Mary Breslin (her maiden name is spelled several differant ways)she was from Ireland, and she died in a house fire in Nelsonville around the early 1930's. I think 1935.She was over 100yrs old. I'm trying to find Emerys father and mother's name and info
thanks so much
christy

Look for Proof of Blackfoot or Indians

dhagner — 10 Jul 2008 11:10:12 GMT

I have the following family from this area:

I heard that either Sarah Jane Hill who married Joseph Mayle or Male was indian. I also heard that Ruth Corbin is listed native american census(which I never found proof) who married William P. TABLER...

I thought that Oma Gayle Mayle was indian... I heard that they were Blackfoot Cherokee... It seems that Blackfoot or Blackfeet are out of Montana... Any HELP is great appreciate...

First Generation

1. Iris Lou SATERWHITE was born on 28 Feb 1939 in Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio.

Second Generation

2. Ollie D. SATTERWHITE was born on 22 Sep 1915. He died in Sep 1977 in , , Ohio. Ollie D. SATTERWHITE and Sybil L. TABLER were married on 11 Aug 1938 in Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio.

3. Sybil L. TABLER was born. Ollie D. SATTERWHITE and Sybil L. TABLER had the following children:

1 i. Iris Lou SATERWHITE.

Third Generation

4. Jefferson SATTERWHITE was born. Jefferson SATTERWHITE and Renee were married.

5. Renee was born. Jefferson SATTERWHITE and Renee had the following children:

2 i. Ollie D. SATTERWHITE.

6. Clarence Edwin TABLER was born on 15 Nov 1891 in , Athens, Ohio. He died on 21 Oct 1950 in Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio. Clarence Edwin TABLER and Oma Gayle Mayle were married on 24 Feb 1921 in , Athens, Ohio.

7. Oma Gayle Mayle was born in Nov 1902. She died on 8 Nov 1980 in Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio. She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio. Clarence Edwin TABLER and Oma Gayle Mayle had the following children:

3 i. Sybil L. TABLER.
ii. Clarence TABLER Jr. was born on 25 Jul 1921 in Lathrop, Athens, Ohio.
iii. Irs Lou TABLER was born.

Fourth Generation

12. Thomas Jefferson TABLER was born on 6 Aug 1848 in , Athens, Ohio. He died on 17 Sep 1922 in Columbus, Ohio. Thomas Jefferson TABLER and Melissa Jane DRIGGS were married on 27 Mar 1869 in , Athens, Ohio.

13. Melissa Jane DRIGGS was born on 20 Oct 1850 in Big Run, Athens, Ohio. She died on 18 Apr 1908 in Rome Township, Athens, Ohio. Thomas Jefferson TABLER and Melissa Jane DRIGGS had the following children:

i. A. B. TABLER was born on 11 Sep 1878 in , Athens, Ohio.
ii. Lydia TABLER was born on 2 Mar 1885 in , Athens, Ohio.
iii. William H. TABLER was born on 26 Jun 1888 in , Athens, Ohio.
6 iv. Clarence Edwin TABLER.

14. Joseph Male was born. Joseph Male and Sarah Jane HILLS were married.

15. Sarah Jane HILLS was born. Joseph Male and Sarah Jane HILLS had the following children:

7 i. Oma Gayle Mayle.

Fifth Generation

24. William P. TABLER was born on 14 Feb 1814 in Ravenswood, Jackson, West Virginia. He died on 28 Mar 1898 in , Athens, Ohio. He was buried in Kilvert Cemetery, Rome, Athens, Ohio. William P. TABLER and Ruth Corbin were married on 19 Dec 1840 in , Athens, Ohio.

25. Ruth Corbin was born on 10 Aug 1824. She died on 10 Aug 1914 in , Athens, Ohio. She was buried in Kilvert Cemetery, Rome, Athens, Ohio. William P. TABLER and Ruth Corbin had the following children:

12 i. Thomas Jefferson TABLER.

26. Elliot DRIGGS was born in 1795 in , , New York. He died in 1863 in Big Run, Athens, Ohio. Elliot DRIGGS and Margaret FISK were married on 29 Apr 1832 in , Athens, Ohio.

27. Margaret FISK died in 1895. Elliot DRIGGS and Margaret FISK had the following children:

13 i. Melissa Jane DRIGGS.

Sixth Generation

48. George Michael TABLER was born on 11 Nov 1775. He died on 11 Feb 1843 in , , Ohio.

49. Hanna TABLER was born. George Michael TABLER and Hanna TABLER had the following children:

24 i. William P. TABLER.

50. Solomon Corbin was born. Solomon Corbin and Eliza WHEELER were married.

51. Eliza WHEELER died on 19 Nov 1841. Solomon Corbin and Eliza WHEELER had the following children:

25 i. Ruth Corbin.

52. Seth DRIGGS was born on 8 Oct 1768. He died on 16 Jul 1802. Seth DRIGGS and Mary BARROWS were married.

53. Mary BARROWS was born. Seth DRIGGS and Mary BARROWS had the following children:

26 i. Elliot DRIGGS.

Seventh Generation

96. John George TABLER was born on 11 Apr 1749. He died on 9 Oct 1827. John George TABLER and Catharina E. KRONE were married.

97. Catharina E. KRONE was born on 15 Dec 1751. She died on 30 Jan 1825. John George TABLER and Catharina E. KRONE had the following children:

48 i. George Michael TABLER.

104. Bartholonew DRIGGS was born on 9 May 1745 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut.1 He died in Jan 1828 in , , New York. Bartholonew DRIGGS and Elisabeth Jane SPENCER were married in 1768 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.2

105. Elisabeth Jane SPENCER was born on 4 Sep 1756 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut.3 She died in 1810. Bartholonew DRIGGS and Elisabeth Jane SPENCER had the following children:

52 i. Seth DRIGGS.

106. Ebenezer BARROWS was born on 16 Aug 1740. He died in 1816 in , , Ohio. Ebenezer BARROWS and SUSANNAH CULVER were married about 1760 in , Albany, New York.4

107. SUSANNAH CULVER was born in 1743 in Of, , Albany, New York.5 She died in 1801. Ebenezer BARROWS and SUSANNAH CULVER had the following children:

53 i. Mary BARROWS.

Eighth Generation

208. Daniel DRIGGS was born.

209. Elizabeth STRICKLAND was born. Daniel DRIGGS and Elizabeth STRICKLAND had the following children:

104 i. Bartholonew DRIGGS.

210. JOHN SPENCER was born.

211. ELIZABETH TAYLOR was born. JOHN SPENCER and ELIZABETH TAYLOR had the following children:

105 i. Elisabeth Jane SPENCER.

212. SAMUEL BARROWS was born.

213. LYDIA RANSOM was born. SAMUEL BARROWS and LYDIA RANSOM had the following children:

106 i. Ebenezer BARROWS.

Athens Mansfields

KarenLu — 23 Jun 2001 3:16:56 GMT

Searching for Samuel and Jacob Mansfield of Athens Co , ca 1802. I believe Samuel, with wife Sarah Biggerstaff is the father of my Jacob Mansfield of DeWitt IL. Thanks.
Karen

RE: Cagg

Jackie Combs — 19 Oct 2003 5:49:09 GMT

Looking for information on Cagg of Athens Athens Co OH.
We have Rebecca Jane Cagg b. 03 Mar 1840 married Capt. James William Combs in Atchison Co MO 1856.

Can anyone help me?
Jackie

Francis Floyd North of Nelsonville,Ohio York township, Athens County

angelaohio — 29 Mar 2005 2:19:38 GMT

I am doing research on Francis "Floyd" North (born abt. 1902)if this name or any of the following names matches with you, please contact me.
Francis Marion North born abt. 1904
Ruth Smith born abt. 1908
Estella Evans born abt.1879
Albert Smith born abt. 1872
Henry North born abt 1805
Barney North, wife Ann Thompson - marriage date 8/2/1857

Athens County Mental Hospital

randdmcd — 17 Jun 2008 10:42:17 GMT

I searched this board and found 3 references to possible records of the Mental Hospital in Athens but no one knew of anywhere they might be . Those messages were several years old so thought I'd post and see if anyone knows of where one might search the old records of that hospital. thanks Diane

CEMETERY INDEX

cbzsearchin — 26 Jun 2008 3:12:39 GMT

Would anyone happen to have access to a cemetery index for Greenlawn Cemetery in Nelsonville? I am looking for Mathias / Mathew Urick who died in 1904. I really would like to know what year he was born, if possible.

Thank you,
Charlotte

Athens and Vinton County Surnames

JJenkins4800 — 2 Jul 2001 12:05:13 GMT

I am looking for anyone doing research on the following surnames in Athens and/or Vinton County Ohio.
GOUGH, GOFF, RUSSELL, MCMANAWAY, WITHERS, BELLOWS, BRIDGE, SMITH, BODEN, DOWD, PENROD, HOHL, DAINS, MAYHUGH, MCVAY, BEAN, HUNTER, MINEAR, DAVIS, ROBBINS, MILLER, COOPER, SEARLS, COTTRILL, BOBO, CLUTTER, LLEWELLYN, SWAIM, MCKIBBEN, WILSON, MCCOLLUM, GUTHRIE, BATTRELL, HEWITT, HERRON, ANDREWS, COOK, FARMER, KYRE, VERIGAN, WEBB.

Liggett's of Athen's County

maryhrpr — 2 Jun 2008 5:28:35 GMT

Looking for any and all information on the Liggett family.
John V Liggett, George Liggett, William and Nancy Vincent Liggett.

Thanks,

Mary Harper
Liggett descendant

Bates & LeFavour in Athens, OH

Liz Budzowski — 13 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Thomas Martin Bates, Sr. was born 1833-1835 in Athens, Athens, OH. If you have census information or other information pertaining to his parents and siblings, I would appreciate your help. He married Lucy Ann LeFavour in 1853.

Huddy's of Athens county, Nelsonville

JodiRoessler — 26 Jul 2007 3:46:42 GMT

This is a notice to anyone with connections to the HUDDY family of Nelsonville, Athens County Ohio area. A group of us will be gathering at the Inn at Hocking College on Saturday & Sunday August 25th & 26th to commune and reminisce. The sons & daughters of Virgil LeRoy HUDDY and Verna Lacey WOOLEY (birthname) MCCONAHA (adopted name)will be in attendance as will Debbie HODGE, granddaughter of Doris HUDDY HODGE, and a few others. Virgil was the son of Charles Edward HUDDY and Edith MILLS. Charles was the son of Thomas HUDDY and Ann CAGG. Any questions or for further information please contact Judy (HUDDY) KIGHT at JudyKight@aol.com, or emailing me at osujodi@yahoo.com if you would like Judy's phone number. This is an informal gathering and if you plan to attend, please bring along any photos or information you would like to share.

Herschel WOOLEY Murder??

JodiRoessler — 27 Jun 2007 10:40:11 GMT

I am looking for info on my great-great-grandfather Herschel Wooley's death. I have found a couple of articles in the Athens Messenger (1*Jan*/12/1928) and the Zanesville Signal (1/1/1928, 1/3/1928, 1/11/1928)that refer to Herschel's death and the arrest of a Richard Richardson of Zanesville, but Mr. Richardson was soon after aquitted. According to one of the articles, Herschel was found in an unconscious state on the Nelsonville Pike, between Neslonville and Logan, around 1 am the morning of October 12, 1924. He died never regaining consciousness within a few days. Herschel had been visiting his wife and children at the home of her parents (her name was Helen Rife, and she had been staying with her parents after she had had an operation of some sort). The police believed (from the Zanesville Signal, 1/3/1928) that he was either a victim of a "hit-and-skip" or that he had been "taken for a ride" and murdered. A quantity of broken glass was found near Herschel's body, and he had a double fracture to the skull.

The last article I have found (using Ancestry.com) has Richard Richardson being released and the police seeking a William Griffin of New Pittsburgh, Ohio and a Arthur Rice of St. Clairsville, Ohio and that a charge of first degree murder would be handed down to them.

I do have an article that refers to both Richard Richardson and William Griffin (and their families), as well as several other families, "all spent the Fourth at home in Buchtel." (The Messenger, Athens, Ohio July 9, 1928) So William Griffin was not found guilty?? Was he ever arrested?

It is a family belief that Herschel was killed by his brothers-in-law, Helen's sisters' husbands. I have not found proof of their marriages as of yet. Helen's parents were Willis (or Robert) and Loretta (Allman) Rife. Through census records I know they had at least 12 children. In 1910 she lists 8 children born 7 living, in 1920 the 3 eldest girls are gone and 4 more children have been born. Helen had a sister named Hazel (b Sep 1897), and there is a Hazel that married William Griffin, dates match but I do not have a marriage record to prove this was Hazel Rife. Helen also had sisters named Jennie (b Jul 1894), Grace (b abt 1906), and two much younger sisters not yet of marriagable age.

Helen and Herschel had 4 children at the time of his death, Elza Leo (b 20 oct 1917), Venus Margaret (b 14 mar 1919), Verna Lacy (b 23 Apr 1920), and Robert E. (b abt 1924). All but Robert were given up by Helen to family and friends. Verna (my great grandmother) was adopted by Helen's aunt Verna (Allman, Loretta's sister) McConaha. She grew up as Verna McConaha in the Nelsonville area.

Anyone who may be able to help me on this mystery or this family, I would greatly appreciate it! Verna passed away in December 2005 but her children and other descendants would love to know more. Where would information on Herschel's murder be found? Do I write the courthouse? Thank you very much in advance for any and all assistance!

Jodi Roessler

seeking info about edith stiers

willyo1957 — 22 May 2008 5:06:16 GMT

I'm filling out the end of the family tree and tying up odd ends. looking for information about
Edith L McCullock born about 1890 in south east ohio
was a widow of ??? stiers, steres? by 1920
parents were: Dora J Bowen 1866-1939 pomeroy Ohio
John McCullock 1864-??? middleport ohio?
all lived in nelsonville from 1910 onward

any information is helpful
respond to dinerwillyb@yahoo.com

Katherine Clary Cole and Quince Cole

losforsakensassyfrog — 27 May 2008 6:49:34 GMT

I am trying to find articles and any information on Katherine and Quince Cole. Katherine was born on July 6, 1904 and died February 3, 1936. I dont have much on Quince except that he murdered Katherine. They had a daughter named Dorothy Mae Cole who was born July 21, 1930. I am extremely interested in articles on this matter. Please feel free to contact me. Thank you all for your help.

Katherine Clary Cole and Quince Cole

losforsakensassyfrog — 27 May 2008 6:49:50 GMT

Gilbert Skidmore WILBER/Susan Temperance MASON

Pat Scoggins — 19 Apr 2006 4:11:21 GMT

I am trying to locate information on Gilbert and Susan...when they were married...sometime around 1850 in Coolville, Athens Co., Ohio...these are my gr. gr. grandparents .Could someone help please.

Thanl You,
Pat Scoggins

My Athens County Family Lines

Elizabeth LaBozetta — 25 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

These are my father's Athens, County, Ohio family names:
James
Rosser
Watkins
Phillips
Haning
Rose
Stalder
McCance
King
Wilkinson

These are my mother's Athens County, Ohio family names:
Sharpe
Allgood
Bodkins
Purdum
Dunfee
Evans
Lonas
Dailey

If anyone has any information on the Wilkinson, Evans, Lonas, Dailey, Dunfee, Rose, or Sharpe families I am having an especially hard time tracing them past a certain generation. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank You,
Elizabeth LaBozetta

Avie Avey Perry married McBroom

msrappleyea — 12 May 2008 4:00:12 GMT

She was the daughter of Albert "Burt" B. Perry and Hallie Herndon. Born 11/2/1908 in Durham, NC and died 3/26/1977 in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina. She married a McBroom. Interested in finding out his name. She was still single on the 1930 census, living with her parents. Can anyone help me? Thanks for any information.

CHARLES CARRIGAN

caren detgen — 30 Jul 2003 12:45:30 GMT

Hi. I'm looking for information or census reports for Charles L. Carrigan. I have a 1930 census with him and his wife, Eliza, in it, but would like to find some earlier reports if anyone has any access to them. I know in 1910 they were in Perry County. I don't know when they moved to Athens. They were in the Trimble Village census in 1930. Eliza died in 1944 so she should still be in the 1940 census yet.
Please send me any information at cdetgen@yahoo.com.
Thank you very much

Caren Detgen

Beulah Williams Young 1917-2008 - b. The Plains, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 8 May 2008 9:04:33 GMT

Beulah M. Williams Young, 90, of Zanesville, Ohio died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at her residence in Zanesville, following a short illness.

She was born Dec. 6, 1917, in The Plains, Ohio the daughter of the late Henry V. and Cora Lee Jackson Williams. She retired in 1970 as a laborer for the Yellow Springs Instrument Co. in Dayton, Ohio.

She is survived by a brother, Stanley A. Williams of Zanesville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence W. Young; a son, Robert W. Young; and two brothers, Harry V. Williams and Earl E. Williams.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2008, in Woodlawn Cemetery,Zanesville, with the Rev. Terry F. Newman officiating.

THe Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio

Question-Ordering Birth Certificate

S_Halbisen — 30 Apr 2008 6:26:25 GMT

My great grandparents had a daughter who died in Athens County. If I order a birth certificate, and she was not born there, will they refund my $17 ? She was only 2 yr. old (1911-1913) In the 1910 census they were living in Jackson County. Thanks! Sandi

Graham/ Hooper

rong1_1 — 4 Apr 2008 10:52:02 GMT

Hello Athens, I'm looking for the parents of John Graham b. abt. 1848 in Athens and died 1905 in Columbus ohio. He married Mary Jane Hooper also from Athens, and they had two sons that I know of, Alvan and Herbert W. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Jean.

GREEN - REID

JandBTMOM — 16 Jan 2003 9:19:05 GMT

Looking for any info on the family of ANDREW JEFFERSON GREEN and his wife CATHERINE REID. They lived in Athens County, Ohio 1854-1873 (approximatley). They were married October 23, 1858. Children born in Ohio: Maggie and Mary. Catherine's father was JOHN REID who came to this country about 1835-1840 from Scotland and lived in Ohio.

Obit of Adolphus Theodore Bretz, Civil War Vet, Athens OH

Molli2 — 16 Apr 2008 4:43:13 GMT

OBITUARY
A. T. Bretz, Veteran
Of Civil War Is Dead
Funeral services for Adolphus Theodore Bretz, 85, Athens, Route 4, Civil War veteran who participated in 33 battles in that conflict, and who died at 6 o'clock Monday afternoon, will held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Clarks Chapel Church with the Reverend S. J. Bishop officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The war veteran, who made his home with his son, Albert Bretz, Athens, Route 4, suffered a stroke of paralysis Monday afternoon. After serving his term in the infantry during the Civil War, he joined Company E Fifth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Calvary. He was under the command of General Phil Sheridan.

He leaves two sons. Albert Bretz Route 4, Amos Bretz, Athens, two daughters; Mrs. Edward Secoy, Athens and Mrs. Fred Buck, Guysville Rt 2, and two half-brothers, in Fairfield County.

While a resident of Lodi Township, Mr. Bretz was a member of the Lodi Township Board of Education 1? years. Friends may view the body at Jagers Mortuary.

Athens Messenger
Wed. Aug 13, 1930

D.M. DAILEY/RACHEL WRIGHT & ASA DAILEY/SARAH PRICE

KathyErwin8218 — 12 Jun 2005 11:53:03 GMT

Seeking information on Asa DAILEY, born 13 May 1839. Son of D.M. DAILEY and Rachel WRIGHT Dailey. May have been from Athens County. Married to Sarah PRICE. Died in Carter County, Kentucky in 1914. Known children of Asa were Charley, Elmer and Asa, Jr. Any information would be appreciated.

Dolores JONES Baughman 1921-2008

Lace_Lynch — 11 Apr 2008 12:43:07 GMT

Dolores Lavon "Dee" Baughman, 86, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008, in Punta Gorda, Fla.

Dolores was born Sept. 22, 1921, in Glouster, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Gladstone H. and Ida Mae McClelland Jones.
She worked as a secretary for Teamsters Union Local 637 before her retirement. She enjoyed golfing, traveling with friends and caring for the family she loved so much.

Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Ralph W. Baughman, whom she married June 13, 1944; two daughters, Patricia Kennedy of Zanesville and Kathy (Craig) Smogor of Steubenville; two sons, Gary (Carol) Baughman of Stockton, Calif., and Steven (Marla) Baughman of Toledo; seven grandchildren, Eric Baughman of Zanesville, Misty Perry of Marysville, Brian (Christine) Baughman of Port Washington, Scott Baughman of Strasburg, Andrea Smogor and Heather Smogor of Steubenville; one great-grandson, Broc Baughman; one brother, Herbert Jones of Taylorsville, Ky.; two sisters, Ardith (Jim) Bender of Vero Beach, Fla. and Glenna (Bob) Sagle of Little Hocking; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lois Neutzling and Phyllis Pickrell Beach.
Calling hours will be 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 13, and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 14,2008 at the Bryan & Snider Funeral Home, 2318 Maple Ave. Zanesville, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2008, with Minister Tim Gainer officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery at Zanesville.

Courtesy Post Only

James Robert Starkey

SCLMC — 31 Jan 2004 3:41:51 GMT

Seeking information on the family of James Robert Starkey (Parents: John Fredrick and Mary Elizabeth (Chaney) Starkey)
b.bef.Jan. 29 1884/1885, d.Feb 12, 1915 and married Mattie C Tittnay May 2, 1905 in Athens Co., Ohio. Thanks.

ECKARD/WILLIAMS/TRIPLET

loralealilu — 24 Jun 2001 3:14:35 GMT

John Wesley ECKARD 1875-1943, m. Cora "Blanche" WILLIAMS 1880-1968 (dau of William WILLIAMS and Victoria CRAWFORD).
buried Amesville, Athens, OH.

Children:

1. Charles Albert ECKARD m Zola TRIPLET (dau of Harry TRIPLET and Glossie Gladys KANE).
2. Claribel ECKARD m Herbert JUNOD
3. Clarence ECKARD m Clara ROBERTS
4. Homer Martin ECKARD m Garnet A. LINSCOTT (dau of Albert LINSCOTT and Edna KASLER).
5. Harold ECKARD m Emma McFADDEN
6. Virginia ECKARD m "Red" YOUNG
7. Myrtle ECKARD m Spaulding CASE
8. Marie ECKARD m Robert BROWN

Children were most likely born in Athens county.

Would like to gain ECKARD ancestor information and
additional descendant information for all families.

Family oral history states that John W ECKARD's father
came down the Ohio River on a raft from somewhere in
Pennsylvania. May have settled in Marietta or VA then to
Amesville, Athens Co, Ohio.

Any further information would be greatly appreciated.

Catharine Harvey

jjhinton — 18 Feb 2003 2:31:59 GMT

Please assist me with a census Look-up. I am searching for Catharine Harvey in the 1850 Athens, Dover Township census. She was living on a another family on a farm. She is the daughter of L.M. Harvey, minister.
Judith Wood Hinton
JJhinton @nc.rr.com

Leonard Family of Trimble, Athens County, OH

dmjhp96 — 3 Apr 2008 6:36:43 GMT

Trying to help out a friend who never knew his father. His father died of Brain Cancer before he was born. We know that his father was Stanley Leonard the son of Joseph James Leonard and Mary Marie Litchen. Joseph was born in Athens County abt. 1901 according to his marriage license in Crawford County, PA he is the son of Joseph and Mary Leonard. I found this family in the 1910 Census in Trimble, Joseph 40, Mary 30, Mary 16. Joseph 9, Mike 8, and Anna and John 5 anything on this line would be helpful. We were told that Joseph born in 1901 was stabbed to death sometime in the late 30's early 40's but have found no record of his death.

Thankyou,
Donna

Howard McGraner

patsyhall50 — 23 Nov 2005 5:30:40 GMT

Looking for information about Howard McGraner and any descendants he may have.

Fort Street Cemetery, Nelsonville

Kimberley Page — 23 Jun 2003 1:29:08 GMT

Just a thought...
After visiting the Athens county area this past week, I found myself wondering why we "Genealogists, researchers, family members of the people in FORT STREET CEMETERY" do nothing about the lack of concern as to the condition of this "HISTORIC CEMETERY".

We will tramp all over the hill taking pictures, looking for headstones, but where is our concern for the lack of proper care for this Historic Cemetery? The condition of what headstones are left is unbeileveable. Most stones are unreadable or cracked in half, laying on the ground or toppled over laying on it's side. From what I found out this week, 1/4 of the people in this cemetery are Military, they fought for the US, where is our pride for our family members who served our country?

I guess since the cemetery is so old, and they were only our great great great great grandparents they really don't mean anything to us now. Right? For myself, I know according to the Cemetery book, about 1/3 of my ancesters are in that Cemetery the Hardy's, Robinson's, and Bateman's. But since no one seems concerned with the condition of this cemetery, I guess my point is moot.

I on the other hand, will try to see if there can be anything done with my families headstone's or the lack of one. I found only 1 "Headstone/Marker of my family, Luke Hardy. Burried up on the very top of the hill along the upper most fence line, headstone 90% unreadable, but there was a plus in all of this, Luke Hardy does have a plac just below his headstone, 100% readable. He was also in our military.

One last word on Fort Street Cemetery, the founding father Daniel Nelson is also burried up there on the hill, his plot of stone is also in disrepair, lacking the same attention as the other's on the hill. Rather a sad thought as to how we care for something "HISTORIC" and as valuable as our past.

Frustrated, shocked, and venting
Kimberley Page
Clarks, Nebraska

Athens county people

SandyQuinn27 — 22 Jun 2001 11:57:53 GMT

Looking for these surnames in Athens county willing to share info with other researches researching the same.

Steve Leho

MaryJaneLehoWard — 24 Mar 2008 5:51:34 GMT

My father Steve Leho born in Poston, Oh on Sept 10,1913 was married about 1934 to Stella Berry or Barry. Not sure if I have the spelling right on her last name. I would like to find any information on her. I think she lived around Cleveland before her death.

Minton -wolfe

RuthJ65 — 25 Oct 2007 12:49:09 GMT

Would like to know if you could please look up John Minton aon the 1800 census all I know about him is he was married to comfort Wolfe. They had a few children. I thank you before hand

Ila Tucker Chalfant

Lace_Lynch — 12 Mar 2008 2:37:19 GMT

Ila H. Chalfant, 86, of Alliance, Ohio died at 7:40 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008 at Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born in Guysville, April 23, 1921 to Nathan B. and Jessie Mae Marquis Tucker.

She resided in Berlin Center from 1953 to 1973 and returned to Alliance in the 1980’s.

Ila and her late husband, Paul were the original owners of Berlin Center Dairy Isle.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty Marlene Stevens of Middleburg, Fla.; son, Larry (Sharon) Chalfant, of Randolph; grandchildren, Angela and Michael Whiteside, Billy and Beverly Lewis, Scott (Jennifer) Lewis, Larry Chalfant Jr. and Debbie Chalfant, Wesley and Elizabeth Chalfant, Traci and Jeff May; step grandchildren; Mysti Stevens, Stefanie and Colin Kanz, Amanda Wickham, six great-grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, John Lester Goldner.

Ila is preceded by her parents; her husband, Paul R. Chalfant, whom she married Dec. 27, 1940 and who died in 1988; eight brothers; and one sister.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday March 14, 2008 at New Baltimore Community Church with Rev. Ken Baker officiating.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Interment will be at Berlin Center Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, Alliance Ohio.
Courtesy Post Only

RE: North Family in York and Dover Townships

Dot — 10 Apr 2005 7:20:00 GMT

Are either of your North families related to an Ellwood NORTH, who is shown living in Trimble Township in the 1930 Census? His son Lloyd "Blackie" NORTH married Lottie GILL NORTH, who was a cousin of my grandfather, Jacob "Jake" WAGNER, who lived in Buchtel. Jake and Blackie were good friends and I remember them spending a lot of time together when I was young.

Nehemiah Davis

ghoecampbell — 1 Mar 2008 4:05:03 GMT

The following was written down in my great-grandmother's hand, transcribed from a Nelsonville, Ohio newspaper in 1883. I do not have the original newspaper, only her transcription of it as well as a letter her mother sent her mentioning how lucky they were to have found the old newspaper article.

"(Printed in a Nelsonvill paper about 1883).

"An Old Letter.

From Elder Nehemiah Davis, of Sunday Creek, O. to REv. Elihu Thayer, of Kingston, N.H. (date unknown).

Dear Sir: I am unde the necessity of making a friend of you or some other person in your vicinity to do some business for me, as I live a great distancce from your parts. As Congress has passed an act for the relief of soldiers who were in the United States service for nine months or longer in the Revolutionary war. I enlisted in the service of the United States in teh Revolutionary war the 1st of January, 1776, in Captain Philip Tilton's company and Col. Poor's regiment, in the New Hampshire line of troops, and served my country faithfully for that year.

The way and manner of my serving the army is as follows: there came a snow sometime in the month of November, 1776, and Major Tilley with about one thousand men went from Mount Independence where we were then stationed, to track or find some Indians- who were lurking around, and I, lying down in the night, with my blanket under teh side of a log, I took a great cold. Next day we returned to our tents at Mount Independence, and I was taken very sick with the fever, extremely sick, and the year being nearly out for which we enlisted, Lieut. Joseph Huntoon (note: the last name is ? as I couldn't definitely say it's Huntoon, due to her cursive), my brother-in-law, under whom I enlisted, was sent home with about one third of the regiment who were feeble or invalids, and I should have been sent with them if I had been able to go. Orders came for the rest of the regiment to go to New Jersey, and Dr. Pebe (?) came to me and told me I must go with them. I was taken across Lake George in a boat, from thence towards Albany. I rode in a cart with the officers' baggage and about fifteen soldiers commannded by Captaiin Clough (?) who had charge of me, and in company with the regiment, and I riding in the rain three or four days I took a relapse, and we put up at a tavern, and in the morning they left me for a dying man. I fainted and was gone apparently, but recovered again. The said Captain Clough who had charge of me, was gone, the regiment was gone and I left alone at the tavern, and out of money save $1.25 loaned me by Ensign Robert Pike. In this deplorable circumstance I was left, expecting death to discharge me, and thought of no other discharge, neither do I think my officers thought of any other discharge.

My year being out except a few days, and separated from all my fellow soldiers, after a few days I felt better, and rode seventy miles on a cart and on a wagon, and soon overtook Captain Clough of Cantaburry, of our regiment, so through the goodness of a kind God I got home to Poplin, where my father Timothy Davis lived, who, with my mother, were members of Kingston Congregational Church of Christ. Mr. Amos of Tappan was their pastor while he lived, then the Rev. Eliui Thayer took charge of the flock.

To you, sir, or some other person of fidelity, I apply to find some living evidences of my service that I may receive pensioin as a private soldier. I served my country faithfully for the year 1776, and neither was I put under guard once for the whole year. I felt resolved to do my duty and leave the event with the great Ruler of heaven and earth, and the _____ (can't read) spared my life to this day and I believe my peace is made with him through my glorious Redeemer.

The last of my wages I received of Lieut. Powell, after I returned of home, but as no written discharges were given I want witnesses of my service.

Added- Caleb Huntoon (?), formerly of Kingston, who knew me, and of our company, John Smith, of Stratam, to whom I sold my gun, and one of our company.

Circumstances- When Ensign Robert Pike left me at the tavern, sick, he left me $1.25, and I told him to take it out of my wages, which my paymaster told me he did, and I spoke to him about it a few years before I came from the District of Maine, where I was preaching at New Market in a time of reformation. Also Sergeant John Sweet will remember me at Saratoga, on our return, when I was sick. I was lying down by the fire, and James Pating came in drunk and told me I should not lie there. Sergeant Sweet todl him I should, and Pating took a piece of a slab and motioned to send it at him and Sergeant Greeley in bed. Sergeant Sweet sprung and knocked him down, and crooked the barrel of his gun. By this circumstance he will remember me.

Nehemiah Davis
To Rev. Elihu Thayer"

"The date of this letter is not known. It was written about sixty years ago, as the writer has been dead more than half a century."

Glenn,Fisk,Lowry,Dalton,Davis,Matheny,Cochren,Shannon

sueunbe — 23 May 2003 1:29:17 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Alexander Glenn who was born in Athens county in 1839. He should be on an 1850 census at home.He would have been 11. I am also looking for the parents of Tryphosa Lowry. She married Lucius Kapp Fisk in 1848.

even more names mentioned in Sept. 14 1918 Athens Newspaper

ghoecampbell — 20 Feb 2008 6:08:00 GMT

Social News:

Mrs. Case Martin of Mineral, is visiting Mrs. Pearl Canny, Union Street

Mr. and Mrs. H.O. Townsend have as guests Mr. and Mrs. I.F. Windsor of Pomeroy

Ray Bobo has received word from Gordan Liggett 84th divisiion that he was in France.

Mrs.John Hunley Sr. has received a card telling her of the safe arrival overseas of her son John Hunley, Jr.

Miss Ada Floyd of Westerville, returned home yesterday, ending a few days visit with Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Cornwell.

Mrs. Sarah Munn of Sugar Creek has just received a card from her son Willie, who is now in England, stating he is well and happy.

Mrs. John Smith of New Marshfield is in receipt of a card from her son Charles Smith 84 Division, telling of his safe arrival in France.

Mrs. Carl J. Hibbard and chlidren Jafola and Roscoe returned last evening from a two weeks visit wtih Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Shafer in Columbus.

Mrs. and Mrs. E.E. Johnson arrived home yeseterday from a ten days lake trip. Included in their itinerary were Mackinac Island adn Salt Ste Marie, Michigan.

Mrs. Robert McCLain Athens R.D. 7 has received a card from her son Private Lewis E. Kelly Co. B. 334th Infantry, that he has arrived safely overseas. He went from Camp Sherman, Chillicothe.

Mrs. E.P. Jennings, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. C.E.M. Jennings from teh past week left today for Indiana, where he will join his wife and will soon return to theirhome at Foley, Alabama.

Mrs. D.C. Cornwell entertained the Art and Thimble Club yeserday with a matinee party at the Majestic concluded by a collation served at teh Lunceonette. Twenty-five enjoued the hospitality of the hostess.

Miss Mary Moses of Decatur, Ind., arrived yesterday at the home of her cousins Mr. and Mrs. Early T. Dailey. She is enroute to St. Mary's school, Raleigh, N.C. and stopped over for a visit until Monday with relatives here and at Albany.

Professor Rhys D. Evans, formerly instructor in Physics in Ohio University, now associate Professor in Bowdwin College, Brunswick, Maine, and the son of Professor D.J. Evans of Ohio University, has been commissioned captain in the Chemical Warfare Service of the United States Army.

The younger set was delightfully entertained last evening by Miss Dorothy Kircher in her home, with a lawn party and dance. A picnic supper was a feature of the pleasures. The porch and lawn were decorated with Japanese lanterns which also trimmed the interior of teh grape arbor making a most attractive summer house. Those present were: Misses Mary Poston, Frances Foster, Frances Hatch, Frances McCormick, Jane Dew, Julie Porter, Marie Swaim, Marla Grover, Dorothy Slutz, Marian Bush, Doroth (sic) Stewart, Marie Jewett Garnet Beverage, Racel Silvue. Otha Beasley, Grace Lawrence, Gertrude Walker, Derre Moore, Edith Elder, Audrey Danford, Dorothy Kircher, and Messrs. Walter Barker, Don Millikan, Ralph Davidson, Gordon Bush, George Banks, Walker Haney and his guest Emmett Decker, Finely Earich. Ellis Woodworth, Homar Knox, Jack Jordan, Fred Link, Hamilton, Oldfield, Happy Nye, Clark Biggins, Floyd Brown, Frank and John Kircher, Mrs. Charles P. Kicher chaperoned.

The following pupils took part in a piano recital held at the home of Mrs. William Blackburn on Thursday afternoon at 4:30. Frances Clutts, Amy Morgan, Jennie Graham, Frances Lee, Virginia Hewitt, Catharine Coe, Pearl Wharton, Ruth Wharton, Elizabeth Horn, Ethel Cooley, Eleanor Atkinson, Cristine courtney, and Pauline Hill.

Former Athens Boy Wounded in France

Friends here have just been notified that on August 2, Gordon THurlow, eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. H. Marshal Thurlow, was severely wounded in action in France. He was a corporal in the machine gun company of the 122nd Infanry, trained in TExas, and has been in teh thick of the fighting in France for some weeks. Dr. Thurlow was formerly pastor of the First Presbyerian church of this city.

Dean Voigt to Head YWCA Work In County

Columbus, Ohio, Sept.14- Miss Irma E. Voigt, Athens will head the YWCA war work campaign organization of Athens county, according to announcement today by state campaign headquarters at Columbus.

In this work she is associated with Mrs. W.W. Milar, Akron, state campaign chairman, and nationally with Mrs. Josephus Daniels, wife of the secretary of the navy; Mrs. Robert lansing, wife of the secretary of state, Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.; and Mrs. John R. Mott. The present education campaign will lead up to the money-raising drive of November 11, for United War Work.

Nehemiah Davis #2

ghoecampbell — 1 Mar 2008 10:15:02 GMT

Various names mentioned in Sept. 14 1918 Athens Newspaper

ghoecampbell — 19 Sep 2008 11:23:04 GMT

The following is a list of names listed in the Saturday, September 14, 1918 Athens Daily Messanger. I have the original, which is a family piece, but thought I'd share info....

Chauncey Notes:
Mrs. Joseph Dixon, a highly respected lady, passed away Wednesday evening at her late home in Millfield, (illegible) a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at her late home, conducted by Rev. Arthur of the local Methodist church and burial will be in the Chauncey cemetery. Mrs. Harry Swart and Mrs. S.E. Border both daughters of Mrs. Dixon reside in Chauncey.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Minister and Mr. and Mrs. I.N. McHarg returned this week from Columbus where they were called by the death of Mr. F.H. Johnson, father of Mrs. Minister and Mrs. McHarg. Funeral services for Mr. Johnson were held from the family residence in Rich Street, Columbus, Sunday evening in charge of the I.O.O.F. Lodge and the remains were takent o Clarksville, O., where internment was made. Mr. Johnson was 85 years of age.

Mrs. James L. Ferguson enterntained Wednesday evening at her home in Lexington avenue, for the members of the Chauncey Knitting Club. Following a busy, but socialable evening, refreshements were served by the hostess. The next hostess will be Mrs. Clarence Butts.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Smart was the scene of a pretty little party Wednesday evening when they entertained a few friends in honor of their nephew Sargeant W.M. Harvey of Camp Sheridan, Alabama, who has been in Chauncey on a furlough. The evening was spent in music and games followed with refreshments. The guest were: Miss Frances Galomb, Kate Noble, Bess, Flossie and Emma Smart, and Mr. Earl Snafer and William Smart.

Paul Edward, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Garlinger, died early Friday morning at the home of its grandparetns, Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham following a few days illness. The child'd father is in the service in France. Funeral services will be held from teh residence Saturday evening at four o'clock, conducted by Rev. B.F. Timmons pastor of the Chauncey Church of Goo. Burial will bein teh Nye cemetery here. Mrs. Erie Bridgewater spent the week with her husband at Camp Sherman.

NELSONVILLE

At the quarterly conference of the official board of the Methodist Episocpal church held Thursday, the board voted unanimously to request the return of Dr. Arthur Mann to the local pastoorate(sic) for another year. Dr. Man (sic) has been pastor of the local church for four years and the request of the board, expressing as it does the desire of the congregation, is an indication of the high esteem in which he is held in Nelsonville.

Mrs. Anna Riddle of Hamley Runa nd Michael Orowich of Jobs will appear before Mayor Wells today to answer to a drunk and disorderly charge.

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Beerage are in receipt of a card from their son guy announcing his safe arrival overseas.

Mrs. Ora North has received a card announcing the safe arrival overseas of her hsuband, Ora North.

Lieut. Wilbur Johnson left today for Chatanooga, Tenn., where he was called to report for duty Septemer 15.

Mrs. Gates Trout and little son of Marietta are guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Crouse.
Mrs. Hiram Pidcock is the guest of relatives at Wheeling and Steubenville.

Mrs. H.S. James (Hugh Sawyer) has returned to her home at McArthur after a visit here, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lydia Johnson.

Ed Johnson spent yesterday and today in Columbus on business.

Mrs. E.J. Kessinger and little daughter are week end guest of her father, F.L. Smith.

Mrs. Jane Ayers and two daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rosser left Friday night for Bay City, Mich., to attend the funeral of the former's son, WAlter Ayers.

Miss. Gladys Ashley has returned after spending the summer at Wareheim, PA. She was accompanied home by Miss Sarah Walton who will spend the winter here.

Mrs. J.E.Crubb and daughter, Maragaret of Lancaster sepnt (sic) Friday here, the guests of friends and relatives here.

Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Walker have received a card telling of the safe arrival in France of their son, Lieut. Earle G. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Walker have three sons in France.

In honor of her daughter, Eileen sixth birthday, Mrs. Cash Stratton assisted by Mr.s P.E. Lama and Miss Mae Stratton entertained Friday afternoon from 2 to 6. Games and music were enjoyed. The Stratton home on Fayette St. was beautifully decorated in red, white and blue. Silk flags were given as favors. At five o'clock the little guests were invited to the dining room, where a huge birthdya cake with six candles graced the center of the table. The little folks were then served with a one course luncheon. Eileen received many beautiful gifts. Her guests were: Mary E. Kesseinger, Marion Morris, Margaret Joy, hellen Jackson, Mary Pritchard, Virginia Lou Eberly, Clarissa Grayham, Joe Barnicut, Francis Lawson, Mary Etta Cain, Mary Ann Pritchard, Grace Werick, Page Grayham, Jack Martin, Henry Gettle, James Smith, Walter Gadbery, Tom Shepard, Thomas Edgard Kelch, Francis Monahan of Nelsonville and Monica Shasky, Bernard Shasky, Cletus Shasky all of Buchtel.

Mrs. Caroline Ashworth, 76 years of age, died at her home in Meigs county, September 12, of cancer of the stomach. Funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 10:30 o'cloc at the Carlton chruch, Meiggs County. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased is survived by teh following children: Charles, Coleman, Otho, and Milton of Athens; William of Marion adn three daughters, Mrs. Lon Jeffers, Mrs. Presley Turner, and Mrs. Dan Carl. Her husband, two sons and one daughter preceeded her in death.

Claud & Amanda Rutter

KarenHopkins44 — 26 Feb 2008 8:12:14 GMT

I am looking for information on the marriage of Claud & Amanda Rutter. They were in the 1930 census in Athens County Ohio. Claud was age 33 and Amanda was 26. They were only married a short time. I know he had a second wife named Rosie. He died january 16, 1972 in Ross County Ohio. His residence was Kingston Ohio. I would like to know where Amanda went, if she got married again and if she had children by Claud.

GRAHAM Family/Athens Co.

tomgraham186 — 26 Feb 2008 1:59:15 GMT

Hello Athens County!

I last posted in 2004 and thought I would try it again with some updated information.

I am looking for anyone who might have information about the following GRAHAM family. I do not know the names of the parents, but it appears that the father was born in Ireland (around 1760/70) and the mother was born in PA. The following children were born to this family:

Samuel, b. abt. 1794 in PA, married Sarah LOWRY on 25 Nov 1819, Athens Co., d. before 1874

Adam, b. abt 12 Jan 1797 in VA, unmarried, d. 24 Jan 1882, Hocking Co.

John (my direct line), b. abt. 1799/1800 in PA, married Rachel SAMPSON on 23 Jun 1823, Athens Co., d. unknown

William, b. abt. 1801 in PA, married Hannah BUCK on 28 Aug 1820, Athens Co., d. before 1874 probably in Indiana.

Lemuel, b. abt. 1810 in PA, married Sarah/Sally MATHENY on 17 Jun 1835, Athens Co., d. before 1874

Betsey Jane, b. abt. 1812 in MD, married James DRANE/DRAIN on 15 Jul 1830, Athens Co., d. 10 Feb 1882, Athens Co.

In addition to this information, it appears that at least 3 family members entered the Athens County Infirmary between 1857 and 1859. Betsey Jane GRAHAM was described as insane with family difficulties listed as the cause. John GRAHAM was admitted as destitute and intemperate habits. James GRAHAM (a son of John) dies of consumption in the infirmary. I get the feeling that some tragic event occurred during this time period that adversely effected John, Lemuel, and Betsey Jane and their families.

Does anyone recognize these people or may know of some event that occurred in the county during this time that may have disrupted these families?

If helpful, I also have the children of these 5 brothers and sister that I can post.

Thanks for your help!

Luckey in Athens

JohnLuckey13 — 4 Nov 2004 2:34:34 GMT

I have info regarding William Luckey Sr, William Luckey, Jr, Joseph & Samuel w/ sister Rachel, living in Athens County in early 1800's. I have book on descendents of William Jr's son James and Nancy Speed Luckey. I am looking for info on descendents of Joseph or Samuel or of siblings of James.
Thx

Jan. 25, 1937 Columbus Citizen newspaper blurbs on athens

ghoecampbell — 21 Feb 2008 10:39:05 GMT

The following are from the Colubus Citizen regarding Athens:
"TRIPLET GIRLS BORN: ATHENS, O.- Triplets, all girls, today had been born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nutter at nearby Guysville. The Nutters have two other children, also girls."

OHIO DEATHS Athens- William F. Johnson, 82, Jan. 21

Athens news Jan. 26, 1937 in Columbus Citizen

ghoecampbell — 21 Feb 2008 10:01:49 GMT

"Athens, O.- Choice by Governor Davey of a successor to S. M. Johnson, Athens County probate judge, who died Thursday, is expected to be made from Attorney Louis Tyroler, Harry Metler, and Emmett Keenan, all Democrats"

Nov. 11, 1918 Athens Messenger #4

ghoecampbell — 20 Feb 2008 10:00:57 GMT

"ATHENS MAN INJURED AT FLOODWOOD PLANT" "Charles L. Pickering, 19, who lives on West State Street and works as an oiler at the Floodwood Power Plant, yesterday morning slipped and fell into a sump hole and was scalded from his knees to his ankles. The hole is 8 feet deep and 4 feet in diameter and had about 6 feet in depth of water in it, into which the waste steam poured. Fortunately Pickering's extended elbows prevented his fall to the bottom, so that the hot water only reached to his knees. His shoes, well oiled, and laced tight, kept the water out of them and preserved his feet from scaldeing. He was rescued: Dr. Cable came from Nelsonville and dressed the injury and the young man was brought to Athens on the next traction car. he is doing well this morning."

GLOUSTER NEWS

"The 14 yer old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kasler of Trimble died Satuirday of pneumonia following the flu. Funeral services were held at the late home this morning at 11:00 and burial was made in the cemetery at Hooper Ridge.

Acute indigestion caused the death of the nine-month's old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Vanhorn at Rosseau yesterday morning. Funeral and interment took place at Rosseau today.

Miss Mollie Walsh of Oclumbus, who spent the weekend with relatives and friends in this city, went to Athens Sunday for a brief visit with friends before returning to the capital city.

Miss Minnie Duncan, storekeeper at the deaf institution in Columbus, came Saturday and remained over Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Duncan."

DEATHS-FUNERALS

"Mrs. J.H. Hewitt New Marshfield, Nov. 11- Mrs. John H. Hewitt, age 31 years, died on Saturday at her home in Mineral of pneumonia following influenza. She leaves a husband and nine children, also nine brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held this morning at 9:30 and burial was made at the New Marshield cemetery."

"Mrs. Charles Hutchins. Mrs. Charles Hutchins, age 34 years, passed away at her home at The Plains, Saturday. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the residence and burial was made at The Plains cemetery. The deceased is survived by a husband and nine children."

"Lewis Hendricks. Lewis Henricks, of The Plains passed away yesterday at his home at the age of 24 years. Death resulted from a relapse from influenza which he contracted less than two weeks ago. The deceased is survived by his father and mother of The Plains, where they have resided for the past ten years. He was a miner and a member of the Masons and of the K. of P., and a man highly respected by all who knew him. Private funeral services will be held Wednesday at 12:3e0 o'clock at the late home. Interment will be made in the Greenlawn cemetery at Nelsonville."

"Son taken, too. The nine year old son of Mike Chargo, of Canaanville died Saturday evening at the Logan hospital of influenza and pneumonia. Burial was made this morning at ten o'clock in the W. Union street cemetery. Mrs. Chargo died last Thrusday at her home in Canaanville with the disease."

"Hospital Death. James Sanders, age 78, died yesterday at the Athens State Hospital of cardic asthma. he was a miner and had been a patient at the hospital for three years. The body was today shipped to Shawnee for burial by the Newsom Walburn Undertaking Co."

"Hosptial Death. Samner Keneedey, age 33, died yesetrday morning at the Athens State Hospital of bronchial pneumonia following influenza. He was an inmate of the hospital for one year. The body was shipped to the home at Hamden this morning for burila, accompanied by his sister, who came from that place. Undertaker Dewier had charge of body."

"AUTO MATERIAL CARRIED AWAY AT COOLVILLE
Sheriff Lowery stated today that the Howard Brasher (sic) garage at Coolville, ahd been entered and robbed of a number of valuable auto accessories. It is believed that about twenty-five automobile tires and a number of other articles stored in the garage buidling have been taken.

When Brashear (sic), who is now in the penitentiary for stealing a whole garage full of autos, was arrested, a number of civil suits to recover were filed by parties who had purchased cars of him wer filed. The sheriff took charge of everything tangible that was in Brashear's garage in Coolville and locked the building. Some time in the past few weeks theives broke in to the building and evidentely took a whole truck load of valuable accessories away."

Nov. 11, 1918 Athens Messenger #3

ghoecampbell — 20 Feb 2008 9:32:55 GMT

"SOCIAL NEWS"

"Miss Rae Bougher came down from Columbus and visited home folks, Sunday.

Miss Ida Allison, of Mitchell, Ind., spent the week end with her sister Miss Dorcas Allison.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Van Dyke of North Court street a son, Saturday November 9.

Mrs. Harry Foster and little daughter Martha, have gone to Bremen for a visit at the former's home.

Mr. Ernest Gross and little sone with Bertha Brown sister of Mrs. Gross were vistors in Crooksville, yesterday.

The Missess Florence and Nellie McCall went to Logan yesterday to spend a week with their aunt. Mrs. W.L. Gates.

Mrs. Martin Fox and daughter Mary Louise of Carrol, were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Overmyers, the latter's sister.

Mr. M. Sweeney has received news from Canton of the death of Mr. Joe Garbner, formerly of this city. Influenza was the cause of death.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelley had as guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Figley, superintendent and Matron of the County infirmary and Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Blackburn of near Albany.

The following Athens boys left yesterday for Camp Wheeler, Macon, Ga. to enter the Motor Transport Corps. Donald L. Swain, Pearl E. Day, Ralph D. Murphy and Roy Newman.

The Misses Adria Slaughter, Eva Brooks and Goldie Tope in government work at Akron have returned to their duties after spending a leave of absence at their homes in this city.

Miss Catherine McClure has returned to Parkersburg to resume her school duties at De Salis Heights, after being called her by the illness and death of her father Mr. T.E. Davis.

Mr. Will Fletcher was in Athens over the week-end enroute last night to an officers training school at Camp Hancock, August, Ga., from Cincinnati where he has been attending the University of Cincinnati.

Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Palmer of Poston has as their over Sunday guest their son James Isaac Palmer. 34th Co. 9 Trbn., 158 Dept. Brgd., Camp Sherman. His sister Miss Ordia Palmer is ill at their home with the mumps.

Commander J.S. Baleon of the U.S.N. with Mrs. Baleon and son Jack of Portsmouth, VA, are visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Osborne, Commander Barleon is a brother of Mrs. Osborne and is her on e aleave of absence.

Miss Greta Lash returned Saturday to Marietta to resume her duties today as teacher in the public schools after spending several weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George B. Lash due to the Marietta schools being closed on account of influenza.

John DeMolet, mechanic on U.S. Battleship, Delaware, is at home on a eight day leave and is wearing a gold band on his sleeve signifying actual war service. while the Delaware was doing convoy service off the Norway coast a few weeks ago, a german sub attacked and was sunk by the guns from the Delaware."

"FLU NO BETTER IN ATHENS CITY" The influenza situation is believed to be getting worse in Athens and surrounding villages, becdause the numbers of new cases are incresng, tho reports from all the doctors have not been received up to today or even yesterday evening. One Athens physician reported twelve new cases yesterday and another had six.

During the 24 horus preceding 6 p.m. on Saturday there wer ereported at the Athens board of health new case sof influenza, forty-two; pnumonia, one; death, one."

"ENGINEER WAS KILLED IN BAD WRECK SUNDAY." "Albany, Nov. 11-K & M train #2, southbound, left the track about three miles below Albany, half way to Carpenter, yesterday afternoon at 12:25. Engineeer Joe Boley of Middleport, was killed and a disastrous wreck resulted, one fully as bad as the recent wreck at Armitage, whennalmost an entire passenger train was derailed, but no lives were lost.

The wreck yesterday took place on a sharp curve and a small bridge. The engine is reported to have climbed the rail on a curve, left the tracks and started straight for a cornfield. The engine is reported to have turned over twice. The tender, baggage car and two coaches also left the rails and overturned. Steel coaches doubtless saved a heavy loss of life. Engineer Boley was pinned benheath his enginge and died as his body was being removed by workers. Fireman Albert Bennett, who is said to have jumped as the engine left the track, received a very badly broken arm and other injuries. Baggageman Hamrick was very badly bruised and cut all over the head and body. A number of passengers received small cuts and a terrific shaking up, but it is believed none were badly hurt.

A relief train was sent from Hobson and took the passengers to that city. The track was cleared about eleven o'clock last night."

Nov. 11, 1918 Athens Messenger #2

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NELSONVILLE

"FOR SALE One iron safe, one flat top desk, one check protector and one Remington typewriter. See FLORENCE HORTON in the Hyde Bldg."

"IT MUST BE SO"
"This morning about 4 o'clock when Mrs. Wilson got up to do the weekly washing, Mr. Wilson, who had been up for an hour lighting the kitchen fire and getting the boiler on, told her that the armistice had been signed again, this time officially and without any monkey-doodle buisness about it. Mrs. Wilson, in strictest confidence, a few minutes later told Mrs. Carsey Jones over the back yard fence, and within a half-hour the whole country knew it, excepting Buchtel, who will find it out tomorrow. So after all, both the United Press and the Associated Press were scooped by the clothes line service.

Everybody is mighty glad this suspense is over. All knew something was due to happen, but of course noone could tell whether it would be a boy or a girl. It's evident that this peace infant is going to require a lot of coddling and alot of attention. It surely had a hard time getting into this old world. To start with it was announced four or five days in advance. This is not usually done among our best families. Kind of embarrassing too to pa and ma, we say. But anyway some nosey guy heard the cat squall and thot (sic) of course the big event has transpired, and without waiting to ask the doctor and verify things, he immedicatlely spread the news abroad. So naturally everybody celebrated. There's lots of people that's still at it. We've got folks right here in our own town that won't need to start again. They can just take another drink and keep going.

But now, it seems to be here this time, at least for a few days, and its a welcome guest. We'll all try and show it a good time and celebrate its arrival with whatever pep is left in us. Heres hoping it survives the flu, the flea, the fly and the cootie."

"LITTLE GIRL DIES" "Grace Elizabeth, the seven-year-old little duaghter of Mr. and Mrs. John Parry, died early this morning after a weeks' illness with penumonia (sic). She is survived by her parents and her three sisters. No funeral arrangements have been made."

"PNEUMONIA PROVES FATAL" "Mary Marguerite, the three-months old little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Parker Sniffen, passed away last evening at the home of her grandparents, MR. and Mrs. L.H. Hawkins after an illness with pneumonia. The parents well known and highly respected citizens in this city have the sympathy of their frinds for the loss of their only daughter. She is survived by her parents and one little brother, Max."

"FLU STILL INCREASES" "Over one hundred new cases on influenza were reported Saturday to health officer Butt. This is the highest number reported in any one day and it is hoped that the crest of the epidemic has been reached."

"Sergeant Cliff Spencer of Camp Sherman was the over Sunday guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Spencer."

"Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morgan left today for their new home in Columbus.

Harry Powers is a Columbus visitor today.

Mrs. Charles Conaway of Logan, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. pierce STratton."

"Young Mother Taken" "Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon, for Mrs. Sarah Cagg, aged 23 years, wife of Chester Cagg who died at her home in Columbus after an illness with the flu, at the home of her father, Mr. Robert Bateman. The young woman is survived by her husband and two small children. Rev. Johnson conducted the funeral"

"BURIAL HERE" "Rev. Arthur M. Mann conducted the funeral service yesterday afternoon for Albert Marsh at the home of his brother (sic), Mrs. Kate Marsh. Mr. Marsh had taken ill and died at Logan, W.Va., from which place the body was shiped to this city. Interment was made at Greenlawn."

"L.J. Johnson of Logan, was the Sunday guest of his daughter Mrs. L.J. Eberie.

Wilbur Jones of Jacksonville, was the over Sunday guest of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Jones.

Mrs. Ed Fluke is the guest of her daughter at Columbus.

Miss Daisy Harrold returned today to resume her school at Rutland, the schools having been closed there because of the epidemic.

John Reuter was the guest of his daughter, Miss Nellie Reuter in Columbus over Sunday.

John McMillan spent the week end in Columbus the guest of his family.

Miss Alma Woodruff returned to her home at Washington, C.H. after a visit here, she was accomppanied home by her brother, Mr. D. Woodruff and little daughter, Doras, who will be her guests.

Mrs. Elizabeth Davis is the guest of her son, Joe, who is quite ill in a Columbus hospital.

Lieut. Harry Shamansky of Camp Rovey, N.J. is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Shamansky"

"obituary" "Howard, son of George and Blanche Hartgrove was born November 11, 1911, died October 30, 1918, aged 6 years, 11 months, and 19 days. Although never able to run about and play likeother little boys of his age he was always of a pateint and happy disposition and his little face and bright smile will be sadly missed.

He leaves mother, father, one brother, grandparents and a great many other relatives and friends.

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank those who assisted and showed their sympathy in any way at teh death of our darling boy, also for flowers. Mr. and Mrs Geo. Hartgrove."

Nov. 11, 1918 Athens Messenger

ghoecampbell — 20 Feb 2008 8:28:42 GMT

The following are blurbs I have typed from a falling-apart copy of the above newspaper. I have tried not to make mistakes but to distingish mine vs. the newspapers, I wrote "sic" anytime they made the error.

"OBITUARY"
"George W. West was born at Ironton, Lawrence county, Ohio and departed this life November 7, 1918 at his daughters, Mrs. Link North of Athens R.D. 2, where he made his home since the death of his wife in 1917. He was united in marriage in early life to Susan Buffington to which union were born the following children, five boys and two girls. (Can't read a couple lines due to seam of paper ripped)..Clark of Jacksonville, O., (can't read), Mrs. Mary North, Athens R.D> 2; Frank of Lathrope, O.; Joseph of Glouster, O.; Mrs. Frank Benderbasin, of Jacksonville, O. Three brothers and two sisters; S.A. West of Pomeroy; Elmer of STraitsville; William of Tennessee; Mrs. George Tittle of Gipsey, W.Va; Mrs. Amanda Palmer of Indiana; Mrs. Mary Penrod of Lawrence county.

Mr. West was a veteran of the civil war (sic) and was one of the boys that amrched to the sea. He was a man that lvoed his children and always his happiest moments were when they could all be at home. he bore his suffering calmly and was conscious till the last death came at eleven-thirty last Thursday. Interment was made in Augustine cemetery. Written b Mrs. W.M. West, Poston, O.

CARD OF THANKS

We appreciate the kindness and sympathy exteded to us by our many friends and neighbors in the loss of our dear father. Also for the floral tributes and Rev. D.S. Mills fo rhis comforting words. The children, and friends who attended the West funeral from away were: Mr. Elmer West, Marshall, W.Va. and Mr. and Mrs. Tittle of Gipsey, W.Va., and S. A. WEst of Pomeroy."

LATROBE

"Miss Wana Chevalier left Saturday for her home at Chillicothe, after spending some time with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Ewers.

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Brafford motored to Parkersburg Sunday.

A.M. Morrison and family left last week for Columbus where they will make their home. They have rented their farm to Will Young and family.

Mrs. Dean Ewers and daughter, Mrs. G.E. Flinn spent last Sunday at the home of F.E. Fitch

Word has been received here from Mrs. A.H. Higgins, who underwent a serious operation at a Parkrsburg (sic) hospital. She is getting along nicely and expects to be home in a few days.

Mr. R.G. Tombaugh of Cambridge was visiting at the home of F.E. Fitch last wek (sic).

The influenza cases her are improving at this writing.

Ivory Dunfee spent a few days recently at Chillicothe.

Mrs. Lee Little of Frost was calling at the home of F.E. Fitch one day last week."

"DRUNK CLEANED OUT WHOLE CAR AT CIRCLE HILL"

"Frank Saylor, uproariously drunk and running amuck, was on the traction car coming from Nelsonville to Athens last night. It was the owl car, and 11 P.M. when Saylor pulled an automatic Colt revolver and chased the conductor, the motor man, and all the passengers but one off the car, by presenting trhe revolver at those who did not leave before he got to them, and threatening to shoot them. The one passenger who did not run was said to be some full (sic) himself and he took the gun away from Saylor. The affair happened near Circle Hill. From there word was sent into Athens and the sheriff and his deputy went out, arrested the man and landed him safely in jail. He will face the Mayor later."

"FRANK COOK IS DEAD IN FRANCE"
"The sad intelligence of the death in france, of frank Ernest Cook, 135 Machine Gun attBalion Co. C 37th Division, ranked as bugler, has been received here. Younk (sic) Cook was but 24 years of age. He left Athens, October 15, 1917 with company L, for Camp Sehridan (sic), Ala., seving as abnd (sic) master and bugler. he was a student at O.U., pursuing an accounting course, and is a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He enlisted in the national sevice (sic) about two years ago and has been in france since June. He died October 10 of dysentry. The news of his death was received by his mother, Mrs. S.G. Cook, of Orrville, November 8. The family have no particulars as to whereabouts or duration of his illness, but in a letter they received from him dated August 28, he spoke of being engaged in mounted messenger service within four miles of the front line trenches."

"PUBLIC SALE"
"Having sold my farm in Lee Township I will offer for sale at public auction on said farm, 3 miles north of Albany and 1/2 mile east of Lookout church on Saturday, Nov. 16, 1918 the following described property: one draft mare 2 years old, weight about 1300; one draft mare, 1 year ol, weight about 900; one draft gelding, 1 year old, weight about 900; one general purpose gelding, weight about 850; three Jersey heifers, coming about 2 years old; two Jersey steers, coming 2 years old; one Jersey bull calf six months old; one Durham steer calf, five months old; 20 head two-year old Delaine Sheep, mostly wethers; one Deering binder, good as new, and some baled straw. Sale to commence at 1 P.M. Termas made known on day of sale. JESSE BAUGHMAN. G.B. Allen, Auctioneer."

"PUBLIC SALE"
"I will offer at public sale on my farm, 2 1/2 miles south of Albany, O., and 2 1/2 miles north of carpenter, O., beginning at 10:00 o'clock a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, '18 the following property: One 6 year old mare, weight 1450; one 6 year old horse, weight 1475; one 4 year old mare, weight 1100; one 7 year old Hereford cow, and one 7 year old Durham cow, one 4 year old Jersey cow, one 3 year old Jersey cow, one 2 year old Hereford heifer, 2 yearling heifers, one 6 months old Hereford bull, three yearling steers, one brook sow, 24 head lambs, 34 breeding ewes, 10 weathers, one binder, one disc drill, one 2-horse corn dirll, one hay tedder, one mowing machine, one hay rake, two wagons, one breaking plow, one riding cultivator. One manure spreader, one disc harrow, one double set work harness, hay and straw and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms made known on day of sale. Lunch served on grounds by Bob Jones. IRVIN DAINS. Geo. B. Allen, Auctioneer."

cont'd names mentioned in Sept. 14 1918 Athens Newspaper

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The Athens Messenger, Sat. Sept. 14, 1918

"Letters from Men in Service"

"Mrs. G. C. Nicholson has just received a letter from her son-in-law Private Raymond Pennell, Hdq. Co. 166 Inf. in France.

Private Pennell has been reproted dead. But was still living when this letter was written.

We have been on teh move and I haven't had a chance to write but since we are now located I will try and answer your letters. I am O.K. and am located in a small town where it is very quiet, am back from the front for awhile. This sure is a beautiful country and there is lots of fruit. I have a good place to sleep and I am doing quite a bit of it.

My pal just came in a while ago with a bucket of fresh milk about one gallon. We drank part of it. The rest we will save till tomorrow morning.

I get to see James Salters quite often am glad his brother got to go.

If we get a few more good licks at heinie (sic) it will soon be finished. As for news the papers tell the truth, and believe me they don't exagerate it any.

This is a large country and we only know aobut ourselves."

"Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Reeves Glouster R.D. 5, have received a letter from their son S.D. Reeves, Co. K its Repl. D.C. in which he stated that he is soon to leave for oversea duty. He referred to the splendid treatment they had received in camp and said he had been in Washington so long it seemed almost like home. He has been in service since September 18, 1917."

"The following letter is from Louis Wilson, son of Isaac Wilson, of Chauncey, to his brother.

Somewhere in France- August 12th, 1918

Dear brother Max,

Was indeed glad to receive your letters and enclosures. Keep up with your good work in selling Thrift Stamps, so far you cretainly are doing remarkable work. It's for a good cause so don't let up.

Am glad you enjoyed a good tiem on the 4th of July. Myself I went through the regular routine of the day, as active service does not afford the celebration of Holidays. No dobut your motor trip on that day was enjoyed by yourself and all and regret that I could not be one of the party.

Nothing new to reprot at this time as news does not change much unless we make a change, and that we have not done recently. Received several copies of the Athens Messanger and very much enjoy reading the home news.

Give my love to all and trust that you are all enjoying the same good health that I am when this note leaves me. Write often as I enjoy your letters. Your brother, Louis Wilson"

PUBLIC SALE

"I will offer for sale at my residence near Alfred, Ohio, on Monday, Sept. 16, 1918, the following property to wit. I good span of 2 year old mules, wt. 180; i 6-year-old Jersey Cow, fresh soon; 1 7-year-old Durham cow, fresh soon; 1 three-year-old good Jersey cow, fresh in February; 1 three-year old Jersey cow; 3 four-year-old graded Jersey cows; 5 two-year-old extra good Jersey Heifers, due to calf soon; 3 yearling Black Pole Heifers; 3 yearling Herford Heifers; 1 yearling Jersey Heifer; 1 six-mohts'old Red Pole steer; 3 two-year-old Durham Heifers; 5 six-month-old good Jersey Heifers; 35 good suckling pigs; 10 ton of baled hay; 3 tons of baled timothy hay; 10 bushel of 9035 Soy Bean See; 10 tons crushed lime stone. Terms made known on day of sale. Sale to Commence at 10 a.m. V.L Shumway. Chas. McNamee, Auct."

TORCH

Mrs. Alice Brewster Dye of Columbus who has been visiting her son Mr. Haddon Dye and other relatives has returned to her home.

Rev. Wilson of Springfield recently spent a few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Elias WIlson.

The many friends of Howard DeWeese of Marietta, but formerly of Torch, will regret to hear the report of Howard loosing an arm while in battle in France.

Miss Elizabeth Faubian of Athens is visiting Little Ruth Dye.

Master Clyde Webser is visiting his sisters in Athens and Columbus.

Eva Dilley Smith and infant are very poorly at Mrs. Smiths parents home here.

Mr. O.H. Ellenwood of Belpre. was calling on relaties in Torch Tuesday.

Mrs. Ralph Scarlett left Friday for Parkersburg, where she will spend the winter with her sister Miss Elma Scarlett.

Mrs. Fanny Coleman nearly lost a valuable cow Wedneseday evening. The animal choked on an apple.

The Barrel Makers at the Griffin and Walker barrel factories, recently went on a strike, but the differenc e were soon adjusted and all are back at work now.

Homer Griffin left for Camp Sherman last Tuesday having been called on in the deferred class. Homoer will be msised by his many friends as well as his parents, he having been in charge of the Griffin Barrel Factory and the farm work.

Alvah Baker is very ill with typhoid fever.

The Torch Schools opened Monday with Miss Cole and Mr. Hostottle, of Athens, as teachers.

All are so pleased to have Mr. Hostottle back and hope he can teach the full term. Miss Cole comes highly recommended.

Miss Mary Fulz left for Athens Monday where she enters high school.

Mr. and Mrs. Gladwell and family moved to Athens last week. Miss Neva will enter high school and Mr. Gladwell and Dewey are employed on the railroad.

Several in this near vicinity have lost their cars, having bought them of Brashear and the real owners proving their ownership.

Mr. Harrold Brewster was a business visitor in Athens last Saturday.

NEW ENGLAND

Mrs. Seth Morris of Columbus is the guest of friends at this place.

Mrs. James Phetteplace left Friday for Wellston for a visit with her mother.

Will Wright who has been seriously ill the past two weeks with ptomine poison is some improved.

Mr. and Mrs. Stanton James and Mrs. Lola Miller of Athens, visited at the home of Len McDonald recently.

Edward Grovernor of Camp Sherman was the Sunday guest of friends here.

A large percent of the men in this locality registered Thursday at Stewart.

Guy Copeland was a business visitor in Athens Friday.

Joseph Hibbard and Mr. Shipley of Athens were recent business visitors here.

MRs. C.G. Faires and son Eldon and Mrs. Tarl Faris and baby of Glouster, spend Wenesday with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard McDonald.

WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 14. THE WAR DEPARTMENT CASUALTIES TODAY TOTALLED 258..... Ohioans in the list today were:

Died of Wounds: Wlaker Griffith, Steubenville
Wounded Severely: Lewis Blackman, Cleveland; Paul Minnick, Payne; Frank McKlasky, Cleveland; Saul Solman, Dayton.

Missing in action- Henry Peters, Cleveland

The total number of casualties to date including those reproted above: Killed in action (including 291 at sea): 5758. Died of Wounds: 1764. Died of disease 1734. Died of Accidnet and other causes 826. Wounded in action 16575. Missing in action (including prisoners) 3962. Total to date 30619.