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Re: Edmond F. Burden

Ohioborn5650 — 2013-05-20 02:39:41Z

Each past poster here on Edmund Franklin Burden are all cousin's. Edmund is my second great.

Re: Edmond F. Burden

jeffburden83 — 2013-05-19 05:16:13Z

I found this awesome website where someone has added the gravestones of so many of my Burden ancestors. Here's the link to Edmund: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Bu...;

I guess we're all distant cousins!

Re: Obit

blondie4091 — 2013-05-06 03:20:52Z

according to census records Robert & Sarah McCoy had several more children then those listed in my previous post. They were Margaret, b. ab. 1853 who married Isaac Wood in OH Feb 1,1876, had a son Albert b. 1878 who never married & died OH Apr. 1938.
Two more sons, William abt. 1861 & Charles abt. 1863.
I did not find a death record for Margaret, Wlm. or Charles.

Re: Obit

blondie4091 — 2013-05-06 02:47:53Z

Hi,
I did not find an obit but, did find Robert's death cert.(www.familysearch.org). It list his parents as Robert McCoy & Sarah Fife. I then found several others w/the same parents.
Hugh S. McCoy 23 May 1850- 4 Oct 1935
David F. McCoy 1 Apr 1857- 20 Dec 1935
James S.McCoy 3JAn 1865- 21 Apr 1948.
btw...Robert's d.o.b. was March 1859 & his parents were from Ireland.

hope this helps,
Bonnie

Re: Westboro--William L. Patton & Rachel Garrett

SusanPatW — 2013-04-19 09:05:53Z

Elias" Eliasha Brown
my 4th great grand father Birth Abt. 1772 in Virginia,
Death Aft. 1850 in Westboro, Clinton Co., Ohio
Moses Samuel Brown
3rd great grand father Birth October 22, 1806 in Virginia
Death November 09, 1868 in Westboro, Clinton Co., Ohio
Moses wife Ruth M. McPherson
Your 3rd great grandmother
Birth June 18, 1820 in Highland Co., Ohio
Death Living
Death January 11, 1886 in Near Spickard , Grundy Co., Missouri
Ruth M. McPherson
my 3rd great grandmother
Birth June 18, 1820 in Highland Co., Ohio
Death January 11, 1886 in Near Spickard , Grundy Co., Missouri Buried in Foxes Cemetery Grundy co. Missouri
Buried in Foxes Cemetery Grundy co. Missouri
In 1872 Ruth Brown with 5 children set off to Missouri.,they must have spent the winter in Indiana 1872
2 Dec 1872 1 son Granville Brown married Elizabeth Emma Hodson 1 Dau.Elvha was married to John Alfred Wright they moved in 1870 to Grundy co.Mo. Anyway Patton Families could have been traveling togather with Browns and others from Oh-going to Mo. I photographed,foxes cemetery in Grundy Co. Mo. and found the following

Infant Patton Birth: unknown
Death: Jul. 1, 1897
Note: Infant of C. B. & M. Buried in Foxes Cemetery Grundy co. Missouri
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=pa...;

Obit

neptuneklm — 2013-04-01 00:05:36Z

Hello, looking for an obit for Robert M McCoy died 10 Jan 1923 in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio. I am looking for info on any siblings. Thanks!

Re: Garrison family of Clinton Co. OH

sjhawley151 — 2013-03-29 23:49:30Z

I don't know if this is too late to help but my GG grandparents are Rachel (Ruble) and Jeremiah Garrison. Based on the Civil War Pension Index, I believe that Jeremiah left the family, went west to Nebraska, and started another family using another first name. My G grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Garrison b. 4 Feb 1850 d. 31 Dec 1917 in Abingdon, Knox, Illinois. She first married James Smith, and as a widow, remarried David Tullis. I am still trying to locate Rachel and Jeremiah's parents. I do have additional information (other brothers and sisters) if you contact me i will be glad to share what I have. Would love to hear from anyone with ties to my family/s.

Re: Harris, Union Twp., 1850

thomasker2 — 2013-01-27 14:46:10Z

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

1940 is the last available census at this time.

This is your problem -

Facts you should know about the early census records –

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

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

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

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

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

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

Re: Della (nee:LAWSON) & Albert COLLINS

sandbox501175 — 2013-01-26 17:34:52Z

cardella1-
If you see this please contact me at sandbox501@yahoo.com
Jessie's mother, Della, was my grandfather, William Lawson's sister.

Re: Family of James Hart and Mary Holloway

KayCee03 — 2013-01-20 17:56:02Z

Have you tried the Ohio probate records online at FamilySearch.org? They are not searchable, but I've found that most of the volumes have index pages in the front. I have some tips on searching through them here: http://kathrynsquest.blogspot.com/2012/11/ohio-probate-recor... Good luck!

Re: Family of James Hart and Mary Holloway

vaughanisking — 2013-01-20 07:16:30Z

Thanks for yuur reply! I've found that to be the case concerning census records...I've been lucky to find a wealth of information to at least coorraborate my findings through the Robinson, Green and Beers Histories of the various counties pertaining to the familes I've been researching. Census records are great but the limitatons as you pointed out prior to 1850 leave a great deal of guesswork and speculation. I'm going to continue to search on a more local level...I appreciate your input!

Re: Family of James Hart and Mary Holloway

thomasker2 — 2013-01-19 21:41:55Z

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

You have reached the end of the road !

Facts you should know about the early census records –

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

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

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

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

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

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

Family of James Hart and Mary Holloway

vaughanisking — 2013-01-18 07:30:13Z

Looking for some help to find further roots in my family tree! I'm looking for any information which would pertain to the family of James Hart who settled in Port William Clinton County Ohio between 1830 and 1850. I've found Census records and his marriage record to Mary Holloway in 1848. I've also found through Robinson's History of Clinton County that his father was Charles Hamlet Hart, but that's where my trail ends! I hope to ascertain the spouse of Charles Hart and to extend the family ancestry beyond their Ohio history. If anyone has any information on the James Hart family of Port William Ohio, James born in 1823 and Charles his father either Wales or Virginia between 1780-1805 I'd appreciate any help. I've been stumped on this for months. Thanks again

Re: George W Collins in Clinton County

shesews1 — 2013-01-17 01:50:21Z

Why, I'm right here! :)

My email is shesews at localnet.com

Susan

Re: George W Collins in Clinton County

terrepasseau — 2013-01-17 00:11:04Z

I am trying to reach the Susan McKay that is related to George Collins from Clinton County, Ohio, and the Hodson family. I am researching my family, the Hodsons, and would like to talk to you. If this reaches you and you are interested, please let me know. Terre

Re: Powless Family

thomasker2 — 2013-01-07 20:21:01Z

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

1940 is the last available census at this time.

You need to supply their DOB's + birthplaces.

also needed are the 1st names of al children + their DOB's + birthplaces.

Powless Family

bratliff33 — 2013-01-06 18:36:56Z

researching William H. and Caroline "Carrie" Powless.

Re: Core & Soaper/Soper

shanefox891 — 2012-12-16 01:04:28Z

Hi! We are related :) I can't find their parents either :/ I'm going to ask my grandmother if she knows...

Re: Coakley families

thomasker2 — 2012-12-08 15:53:35Z

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

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

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

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

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

Coakley families

KayCee03 — 2012-12-08 13:32:43Z

Looking for any information on the origins of the Coakley families in Clinton County. Patrick Creedan, born in 1814 and his wife Mary Coakley had two children that I know of: Julia, born in 1842 or 1843 and Timothy, born in 1846. Patrick and the children were in Clinton County, Ohio in the 1860 census, but Patrick had remarried by then. Were any of the Coakley families in Clinton County related to Mary?

Harris, Union Twp., 1850

gww77 — 2012-12-04 19:09:04Z

The 1850 census for 1850 Union Twp, Clinton County, shows John Harris, 63, wagon maker, b. Virginia, Esther, 61, b. Pennsylvania and Elizabeth, 18, b. Ohio. Listed on the same page with their families are Jonathan Harris, 39, wagon maker and Samuel Harris, 22, blacksmith. Jonathan and Samuel are believed to be brothers and possibly sons of John and Esther. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

Diane

Levi Reed - probate/Will Index

pamski2 — 2012-10-31 13:20:05Z

Looking to see if anyone has access to the index of Wills for the 1840's. Levi Reed died between 1840 & 1850. Looking to see if he is the father of my Ann Catherine Reed who married Samuel L. Williams in Fayette County July 6, 1848. Levi listed a daughter 5-10 years old on the 1840 census. Ann would have been abt 8 in 1840.

Or if anyone has information on this family would love to hear from them.

Re: John Anderson d. 1876

svikaros — 2012-10-21 20:04:37Z

This website goes into much more detail as to his family.

http://www.famhist.us/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I4785...

Re: John Anderson d. 1876

svikaros — 2012-10-21 19:51:20Z

Lucy bennett b.c. 1856
Lucy Bennett m. John W. Anderson 18 Oct 1871, Clinton, Ohio
John Anderson b. 1848 of Clinton, Ohio
Lucy Anderson m. 28 Mar 1880 John Myers, Clinton, Ohio
Civil War- Clinton, Ohio
1864 a John W. Anderson served in Company C 175 Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry

1860 Census Ross Township, Greene, Ohio
John B. Lawrence 68
Armillia Lawrence 60
A.F. Lawrence 15
Jose Bennet 27
Sarah Bennett 25
Lucy Bennet age 4

Joseph R. Bennett m. Sarah E. Crawford 11 Dec 1853, Greene, Ohio

1870 Census Westboro, Jefferson, Ohio
P.O. Farmers Station
William Anderson 55 jor Cooper
Elizabeth 53 Keeping house per 500
John W. 23 Invalid real 700
Darthy 17 Help mother

1880 Census Clinton Valley, Clinton, Ohio
John Miars 27 Laborer
Lucy E. Miars 24 Keeping House
Wilbur D. Anderson 7

1900 Census Harrison Township, Benton, Iowa
Wilbur D. Anderson Dec 1872 Farmer
Nellie June 1879

Married 0 years
"Nellie" Zella Calvert

John Anderson d. 1876

glauderbach — 2012-10-14 00:19:30Z

I am hoping someone can help with a John Anderson that is buried in the Jefferson Twp., Cem, in Westboro,Clinton Co., OH. On findagrave.com there is a picture of his headstone, but dates and age is unclear. Does anyone have more info that the headstone does not provide and the info on the headstone clarified for me. I appreciate it. Please contact me directly as I do not check the message boards very often.
mytang67@yahoo.com
Thanks
Gail

Re: William Jones & Deborah McVey

tracyj59 — 2012-10-03 17:50:09Z

Patrick'

I am a direct descendant of William Jones and Deborah Mcvey. I live in Clinton County and I would really like to share research with you. Please contact me directly at my home email address (tracy@tjonesfamily.com) if you prefer or you can go through ancestry. My tree is public so you should be able to go see it. My name is Tracy Jones and the tree is simply called Jones Family Tree.

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Tracy Jones

Re: West/Brown family from Clarksville, Ohio

DeniseHibschRichmond — 2012-10-01 14:48:28Z

Hi Noni, my ancestors Thomas Brown and Jane Clark did not live in Clarksville but Thomas' daughter from a second marriage may have. I defer you to others on this thread.-Denise

Re: West/Brown family from Clarksville, Ohio

noni605 — 2012-10-01 14:18:43Z

hello, I read that you have information on Thomas Brown and Jane Clark from Clarksville, Ohio. I am the mayor of Clarksville and we are restoring an old building for museum. If you have any information to share with us, I would love it. You can contact me @ noni605@yahoo.com

Kindest Regards,
Mayor Noni Wood

Cemetery Location in Sabina Clinton Ohio

osby2003 — 2012-09-14 21:56:53Z

I am a descendant of Francis and Amelia (Branch) Cornell.
Francis b: 1823 New York & died sometime aft 1881. Frances also est The Cornell House in Athens, Ohio. He moved to Sabina, Clinton, Ohio sometime aft 1884.
Amelia died Apr 6, 1911 Sabina Clinton Ohio. Her death certificate states burial Sabina OH. Would that be Sabina Cemetery? Is Francis Cornell buried next to her?

Appreciate any information you can share. Thank you

Creedon and Hoover families

KayCee03 — 2012-09-03 22:30:59Z

I am looking for information on a Patrick Creedan (or Creedon) that was married to Hannah Hoover in 1851. Patrick was born in 1814 in Ireland and died in Clinton County in 1883 according to an entry in FindAGrave: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=93...

The 1860 Census for Wayne Township, Clinton County has:
Patrick Creedan (46), Hannah(38), Joanette(Johannah?) (14), Timothy (7), John (6), Phebe (2), Hannah (7/12), Julia (18)

Hannah and all of the children listed are shown as being born in Ohio. If the marriage date of 1851 is correct, some of the children listed may be from an earlier marriage.

The 1870 census has Patrick(56), Hannah(49), John(16), Johannah(19), Phebe(12), Jane(10), Rosanna(6), and Patrick(5).

I have found records for Rosa/Rosanna and John in Mercer County, OH. Phebe died at age 24 in Clinton County.

I have recently learned of a probate record in Mercer County naming my gg-grandfather Timothy Creeden (1846-1899) as guardian of Rose Creeden. There is also a newspaper abstract from Clinton County that says Timothy Creeden was the guardian of Rose.

I am trying to figure out if my Timothy is Patrick's son. The dates and birthplace in the 1860 census are not correct for my Timothy, so he may be some other relation. My Timothy was born in 1846 in Ireland and married Mary Ann Matson in 1868 in Clinton County. He moved to Mercer County around 1884.

Does anyone have information on Patrick or his son Timothy?

Thanks for any help with these families!

King, Clark Twp

christinehenderson13 — 2012-08-23 14:46:54Z

Working on this early King family and possibly connections to Fayette co OH. Hoping to locate someone who knows more than I do.

Chris Henderson
Spfld IL

William Allen-Barbara Harmon

thorntonsm — 2012-08-21 02:47:33Z

I am looking for information on William C Allen, wedding notice, obituary, history records or anything that might lead me to the parents of William.

1850 shows Wm C age 62, Barbara Age 48, Fanny, age 12, M. Allen age 10 (is actually Henry), DJ age 2, M L age 15, Eliza age 21 and L age 19

William and Barbara married 1822 in Warren County, I was given information that Barbara died 1855 in Warren County, Ohio and William died 1885 in Richmond, Indiana. I did find Fanny on the 1860 IN census and who I believe is William remarried also in Richmond, IN. He is not on the 1870 but the person he appeared to be married to is on that census and listed as widow so he must have die before 1870.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Herman J. Cast

momlierman — 2012-08-14 15:19:14Z

Herman Josiah Cast first married a Lizzie Shields. Children, Wiona M. and Robert James. After their divorce, he married Mollie Moomaw. I'm looking for his fist wife!

Tate and Thomas Wtight,and, Rebecca Dick

mdillow31 — 2012-07-31 14:57:25Z

I found the following to go with my previous posting on TATE WRIGHT. Any other info would greatly be appreciated.

In Fayette Co., Ohio :

Blacksmiths:...... this is IMPORTANT:

In 1845, TATE WRIGHT, built a shop and carried on business about one year, when he sold out to THOMAS WRIGHT, who continued a short time.

THOMAS WRIGHT was 23 years old in the Des Moines County, Iowa 1856 census and living next door to TATE WRIGHT. THOMAS WRIGHT is living with ARMSTEAD DAVIS and his wife ELIZA A, DAVIS from Ohio. I believe the ARMSTEAD DAVIS might have married an ELIZA McGREGOR from Clinton County, Ohio.

This is the first record I have found with TATE WRIGHT connected to another WRIGHT man in Ohio.

Any information would greatly be appreciated on THOMAS WRIGHT. Fayette County and Clinton County, Ohio might hold the answer.

Marianne Dillow
Illinois

____________________________________________________________________

OHIO GENEALOGY EXPRESS

Welcome to
Fayette County,
Ohio

JASPER TOWNSHIP
Source: History of Fayette County, Ohio
Indianapolis, Ind. :: B.F. Bowen & Co., 1914

" The first blacksmith was Tate Wright, in 1845. "

" The towns and villages of Jasper township are and have been Plymouth, Jasper Mills, Milledgeville, Allentown, Edgefield and Pearsons. Plymouth, situated on the Palmer Pike, is the oldest place in Jasper township."

Now I have to check Fayette Co., Ohio out and Highland and Ross remembering Tate Wright married Rebecca Dick 29 Sep 1844 in Clinton Co., Ohio.

Fayette County was formed on March 1, 1810 from portions of Highland County and Ross County, Ohio.
__________________________________________________________________

I have been doing genealogy for 30 years. I am looking for the parents of Tate Wright who was born in Ohio in 1824. He married Rebecca Dick 29 Sep 1844 in Clinton County, Ohio in Richland Township. He was listed as a blacksmith in the 1850 Clinton Co., Ohio census. I believe Rebecca Dick Could be the daughter of Hieronymous Dick (spelled various ways) and Mary Ann Brunner. He lived in Wayne Township in Clinton Co., Ohio.

Tate Wright and Rebecca Dick removed from Clinton Co., Ohio and was in the Des Moines County, Iowa , Union Township, census in 1856 and was living next door to Armsted Davis and wife Eliza A. Davis with a Thomas Wright living with them. All were born in Ohio. Tate Wright was 31 years old in the census and Armsted Davis was 37; Thomas Wright was living with the Davis family and was 23 years old. I do not know if they are kin to Tate Wright or not.

Tate Wright moved on to Saline Co., Missouri in the 1860 census and in the 1870 census he was living in Pulaski County, Illinois where he died after that census. I descend from their son Fairfax Wright that was born 25 Jun 1845 in Clinton Co., Ohio. He died 12 Jan 1913 in Pulaski Co., Illinois.

Any information on Tate Wright and Thomas Wright in Ohio and possible parents would greatly be appreciated. This is a brick wall to me.

Marianne Dillow
Illinois

Elizabeth C. Patton, 1850-1855

DebbieHyland57 — 2012-07-23 02:55:14Z

Looking for information on Elizabeth C. Patton, born about 1836, possibly in Clinton County. I am looking for any information on the possible marriage to William Lister. They have a daughter born 10 Mar 1855 in Clarksville named Louise Eleanor Lister. Thank you.

Re: Isaac N. McMillan born 1839, need birth record

gungirac — 2012-07-18 03:28:42Z

Hi Rick,

Thank you so much for requesting an updated headstone! I had never seen it in person, so I didn't know it's condition. I am Isaac's 3x great granddaughter. I'm going to send you an email to your personal adress with all the other family info. It'll be coming from my adress Gungirac@gmail.com.

Again, thank you!

-Carrie Harris Coyle

Re: Isaac N. McMillan born 1839, need birth record

marine55rick — 2012-07-16 23:26:56Z

His gravestone is broken and worn. But I have made contact with folks in Wabash who are going to see about getting a new gov't issued headstone for his grave. They wanted to know how you are related and if you can provide info as to who his parents were, correct dob, siblings, etc. My direct email is marine55rick@yahoo.comshould you wish to contact me direct.

Semper Fi...

Rick Lawrence, MSgt., USMC/USAFR (RET)
Tulsa, OK

Re: Isaac N. McMillan born 1839, need birth record

gungirac — 2012-07-16 15:02:20Z

Thank you very much. You are correct. :)

Re: Isaac N. McMillan born 1839, need birth record

marine55rick — 2012-07-16 02:14:49Z

I stumbled onto this message board and thought I would share...Captain Isaac McMillen who served in the 75th Indiana Regiment was recruited from Wabash, Indiana. He is buried in the Falls Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Wabash.

Re: Early Baker Marriages

svikaros — 2012-06-22 15:08:48Z

This Winan's researcher has some of your Baker line. Do a google search.

Alice Winans Egy Woolley's
Winans Family Genealogy

Re: Rebecca Mart b abt 1795 NJ, Wife of ?? Camp. Sons born in Clinton Ohio

dodgeball34 — 2012-05-26 02:26:30Z

Rebecca Mart was born in 1794 in NJ and died Nov. 9, 1874 in Weesaw, Berrien Co., Michigan. She was the daughter of Samuel and Abigail Mart. Samuel was the son of Andrew.

Re: David Hays

Wanda_Slagel — 2012-05-24 18:11:54Z

On the other hand… Searching the Highland co. forum, there is information indicating that Isabella Hays remarried and became the third wife of John Hutsonpiller (various spellings) on 20 May 1833, so it would be possible that some of her potential (so far unproven) children by John Hays were still with her in 1840. John Hutsonpiller and his second wife appear to have had two daughters born in the 1820s, but so far they are hard to document.

1830 and 1840 demographics just might have a clue. LDS shows that there are Highland co. listings for John Hutsonpiller.

By 1850, through 1880, Isabella Hutsonpiller is in Pike co., IL. The listings have her as born circa 1793 in PA. And this would be in agreement with the birthplace for the mother of your Rebecca B. Hays.

Re: David Hays

Wanda_Slagel — 2012-05-23 17:00:38Z

Considering your latest info, you may be right to go back to square one. We were looking for the origins of the elder David Hays. His 1840 and earlier documentation remains unknown, at least to me.

In reality however, we are seeking the parents of Rebecca B. Hays, and while this David seems to be a good, probable candidate, I’ve not seen any documented connection. Perhaps you have found that evidence.

There is documentation of Mrs. Puckett from her marriage in 1842 to the 1900 census. The demographic data is consistent and there is no reason not to accept that information. If she is born in Highland co. in 1824 and married in Clinton co. in 1842, then she certainly seems to be native to the local area and would probably be found there in both 1830 and 1840 census listings. And if not with David, then where? Unfortunately, I have no current sources to access 1830 and 1840 census demographics, so there may be multiple Hays households with young daughters of the correct age. However, when evidence is so scare, you need to examine anything you can find.

In looking at Highland co. listings, there is Isabella Hays in White Oak twp. in 1830. John Hays married Isabella Murphy in Highland co. in 1814. Although completely speculative, it does offer the possibility of a daughter born in Highland co. to someone other than George Hays, with his daughter, Rebecca Ann. And if by 1840, both her parents (John and Isabella) had died, she could be virtually impossible to find (living with Murphy relatives??)

Re: David Hays

reinhart7 — 2012-05-21 22:17:42Z

So...disregarding my previous post. The David Hays b. 17 Jun 1785 in Cross Creek, PA and died in 1869 at Champaign Co., IL is not mine. He was in Athens/Vinton Co. on the 1840/1850 census and in Illinois twice on the 1860 census. So back to square one. What I know about Rebecca B. Hays - b. Nov 1824 in Lynchburg, Highland, OH. She m. Benjamin Puckett Oct 1842 in Clinton Co. They had a farm in Clinton Co. a short distance from Lynchburg, so just as likely records may be from Highland Co. There were a number of Hays in Highland Co. One David Hays was said to have platted the town of Lynchburg - he died in 1807 single. The marriages I've looked at connect to Virginia, not Pennsylvania as the census would point me. There was a Rebecca Hays in Highland Co. that m. David Foresman in 1837 - not mine - I think she was a daughter of George Hays and Janebethel (of Jincy) Johnson, if I remember correctly.

Re: David Hays

reinhart7 — 2012-05-18 21:00:49Z

Okay...sorry it took so long to get back to you. I have a lot of odds and ends I wanted to get sorted out. I took your advice and loaded all the 1820-1840 David Hays and similar spellings into a spreadsheet, then went to the 1830. I agree the 1820 is the David Hays/Mary Horsman family - tracking them forward was easy. Family is well documented and the kids match the census well for each year. In 1830, their David jr. appears to be on the census twice - certainly not mine unless there was a gross error in ages - so mine wasn't in Clinton Co. in 1830. Next I took all David Hays on the 1830 and ruled out based on (1) b. between 1770 and 1790 (2) Martha birth same way, then excluded those without both parents present. If they didn't have females b. between 1810 and 1830 I eliminated them, also slave owners. Finally, I went through and eliminated those I could match to the 1840 census. That left me with 2 in Washington Co., PA and one in Shenandoah, VA (obviously a longshot on that one).

There are a handful of trees that connect David Hays that died 29 May 1869 in Champaign, IL - I was a bit skeptical at some point, but it looks like that may be the most likely one. Thanks! Brad.

Re: David Hays

Wanda_Slagel — 2012-05-07 20:53:27Z

Could you be more specific about your research? You have identified your David Hays in 1850 & 1860, but what about 1840? What are the demographics for each of the Davids in 1840 and 1830?

In 1820 there is only one David and from those demographics (four young sons, and no daughters), I guessing this is the wrong line. Looks like this David is the father of David, Amos, Elijah and probably Joel.

Who are the earlier Clinton co. marriages: William Hay 1818, Fanny Hayes 1821, George Hays 1826, Nancy Hay 1828? Do you have prospective siblings for the Rebecca you are researching? When was she born?

If the 1820 David of Clinton co., OH, is indeed the wrong one, then your David is potentially recorded somewhere else in OH or PA. If you can discover some of the demographic factors of his household from 1840 & 1830, you could match or eliminate the other Davids in the 1820 listings and perhaps even 1810.

Re: West/Brown family from Clarksville, Ohio

DeniseHibschRichmond — 2012-05-07 02:03:41Z

I am the great-great granddaughter of Thomas Brown and Jane Clark. I have info about both to share and am seeking other info on them. You were in contact with my cousin Linda a couple years ago.

David Hays

reinhart7 — 2012-05-03 21:00:51Z

I posted a number of years ago in regard to this Hays family. Still haven't made headway on this, so I thought I'd give it another try. I'm looking for information on the family of David Hays from Martinsville, b. about 1781 in Pennsylvania. On the 1850 census for Clark Twp., He is listed (age 69) with Martha (age 67). On the 1860 Census he's listed (age 80) with Margaret (age 78). There are three David Hays that show up in Clinton County between 1820 and 1860, including one who married Mary Horsman, and died in 1844 and his son who was born in 1808. There is quite a bit online about these two. I'm interested in the other one, who married Margaret/Martha. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Wilmington Ice Plant 1921-1926

Ohioborn5650 — 2012-04-28 03:00:23Z

Chris, my mother remember's the old ice house also, I will see if she remember's the Street Address from yr's ago. She is 85 yr's young but still has a great memory of her child hood in Wilmington. She graduated Wilmington High School [1943]. C Burden.

Re: Looking 4 dscndnts of Peter & Hannah Burr, Clinton co,OH

ndrtn — 2012-04-27 16:38:39Z

Elizabeth Burr m Samuel Anson (18Mar1799-22Apr1850)9Feb1821
Children-Almira (1822-1856) Hannah (1824-) John J (1825-1908) David 1826-1853) Almira m Madison Holmes child Hannah Holmes b 1850 Hannah m John Williams (1847-about 1876) Children Edgar b1868; Loella b1869; Lillie Alice b1872 (my greatgrandmother)