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Need a cemetery listing

mwrankins2006 — 25 Sep 2008 3:24:59 GMT

for burials in Palestine Cemetery.

Specifically for Norris & Dohner/Doner

Thanks

2008 Darke Co. ListFest - Oct. 4th

jetorres — 22 Sep 2008 3:28:06 GMT

If you are interested in Darke County, Ohio genealogy, this is Your Invitation to Join Us!

At the 9th ANNUAL GATHERING & CARRY IN DINNER of the DARKE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL RESEARCHERS and INTERESTED PUBLIC
Saturday -- Oct. 4, 2008 -- 10am to 5pm

In the assembly room at the
Shawnee Prairie Preserve’s Nature Center
4267 State Route 502, Greenville, Ohio

Bring your genealogy research with you. Laptops are always welcome. A library of Darke County research material will be available to use and a copier will be provided.

Please bring your favorite dish for the carry-in dinner at noon. Table service will be provided by the Nature Center.

This year's speaker will be Karen Krugman -- her topic will be "Color Your Ancestors Alive." This program will be both informative and fun!

There will be books available for purchase from the Darke County Genealogical Society, the Darke County Historical Society, and from local authors.

COME ENJOY THE DAY

For more information contact
Wayne Nichols at 937-448-2902 or Email wayfnic@hotmail.com
Email Jane Torres at jane@dcoweb.org
Or check the website at http://www.dcoweb.org/listfest/listfest.htm

Obit or Castine Cemetery help please - Mary Wheeler Tishman

meekernj — 10 Aug 2008 9:53:56 GMT

I would like to find information on the husband and/or children of Mary Wheeler Tishman. She was the daughter of William Wilbur and Julia (Brown) Wheeler. Mary was born about 1871. In 1880 she was living with her parents in Butler Township, Darke County. I cannot locate her for the next 50 years.

The Preble County library website had a death notice for Mary (Wheeler) Tishman. Based on the brothers named in the death notice, this is the right woman. Mary Tishman died in Indianapolis in 1933, age 63. She was buried at Castine Cemetery. The obit file gives only the year of her death, not the exact date.

I need any information on her exact date of death, an obituary, a cemetery listing, or anything that might lead me to the name of her husband or any children.

It is possible that the name Tishman is not exactly correct. I cannot find any Mary Tishman who seems to be the correct woman in any census 1900-1930.

Can anyone help with a cemetery record, obit, marriage record, or any tidbits or clues?

Thanks.

Sharon

Allen Township Information

Dan_Shire — 18 Aug 2008 4:14:45 GMT

The 1840 census shows my ancestor, Jacob Shire, living between Samuel (Zerby?) and Jacob Riegle (son of George Riegle?). I'm losing hair trying to find additional information about this ancestor and was hoping to find clues in Allen Township. If there is anyone out there that could provide any thoughts and/or leads I would be forever grateful.

I have found evidence that my ancestors belonged to the United Brethren church in Darke County Ohio and later in Crawford County Illinois. I noticed in the Darke County history that there was an early United Brethren Church in Allen Township near Rossville. I can't find anything on-line regarding this church, so I don't know when it was built or when/where the first congregations met.

My family showed up in Wayne Township in the 1850 census, but I don't know when they moved from Allen Township.

I am convinced that they spoke German, or at least attended German sermons. I feel strongly that my ancestors followed the United Brethren faith from Pennsylvania, but I accept that I could be wrong about that. But if they didn't attend United Brethren congregations in Allen Township, then I believe they attended early German sermons in that area.

I read about Bishop John Seibert and Rev. T. Heistand in the Darke County History as early preachers, however I can't find further information on-line about either of them. Perhaps there is a clue about my family in any early church records that may exist?

It appears my family didn't own any land while in Darke County. Does anyone know what kind of records I can look for (and where) that might have a chance of listing my ancestor's name(s)? Also, does anyone know of any early Allen Township records that can be found that might prove helpful?

I apologize for the long babbling, but I wanted to share the type of information that I had available to potentially provide some insight into what may or may not be helpful.

I appreciate any help at all that anyone could provide.

Thanks!

Dan
dashire@comcast.net

Samuel Dean Kolp obit 1920

SStamperYoumans — 15 Aug 2008 3:25:53 GMT

The Evening Times
Monday, March 15, 1920, front page
Union City, OH/IN

PASSES AWAY

SAMUEL DEAN KOLP VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA

WAS WELL KNOWN IN OUR CITY AND VERY
POPULAR IN GREENVILLE

Samuel Dean Kolp, announcement of whose
death was made in Saturday’s edition of the Times,
was one of Greenville’s most popular young men.
He has been a victim of Influenza and pneumonia
and was unconscious until the end came Friday
evening at 7:35 o’clock.
His death came as a surprise to everyone as his
severe illness was not known to the public generally
until announcement was made Friday. On last Friday
the young man complained of being sick while at
his work at the James Hotel. He tried to overcome
the severe cold that seemed to be his ailment and
did not call a physician until he became so ill
that he had to go to his bed. His physician at once
saw that he was suffering from influenza which soon
developed into bronchial-pneumonia and not with standing
that everything was done to relieve his suffering
he died Friday evening.
At the time of his death the deceased
was 25 years, 4 months, and 1 day old. He was
born in Union City, IN, November 11, 1894, but
lived in Greenville most of his life. At the time
of his death he was the steward at the James
Hotel. He had many friends among the traveling
public. He was a member of the Elk’s Lodge of
Greenville and also belonged to the Red Men’s lodge.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Kolp, one sister May Francis, three brothers, John
William and Robert, and many relatives and a
legion of friends.
The funeral services were held this Monday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. Thomas W.
Cooke of the St. ?? Episcopal Church in Greenville.

John F. Welch obit, 1941, Darke County, OH

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:35:08 GMT

John F. Welch obit, 1941, Darke County, OH
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

GREENVILLE MAN IS STRICKEN IN FLORIDA
Retired Railroader Dies Suddenly; Body Enroute

John F. Welch, 67, a retired Greenville railroader, died suddenly yesterday at Kissimmee, FL, where he had planned to spend the winter. Death was attributed to a heart attack.
Welch, accompanied by his wife, Mary, had left for Florida during the past month. He lived at 201 Euclid Avenue.
Prior to his retirement he had worked for several years as a carpenter for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Clarence of Columbus, and Ralph of Rochester, NY, and one grandchild.
The body will be returned to Greenville for burial arriving here late Wednesday evening. It will be removed to the Zechar funeral home, 324 E. Third Street, pending the completion of funeral arrangements.

Bonnie C. Welch obit, 10-20-1987, Darke County, OH

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:34:12 GMT

Bonnie C. Welch obit, 10-20-1987, Darke County, OH
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

Bonnie C. Welch, 1895, of 750 Chestnut St. Greenville, died Thursday afternoon at the Brethren’s Home.
Mrs. Welch was born April 21, 1892, in Darke County, the daughter of the late Frank and Viola (Clay) Hollinger. She was a former Bradford area resident, and was a member of the Bradford Church of the Brethren.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Frank, and two sons, Gene and Glen.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John (June) Minton of Sacramento, CA, and Mrs. Walter (Barbara) Minton of Covington; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and three sisters, Mabel Canan and Irma Jefferies, both of Greenville, and Lois Huffer of Florida.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Stocker Funeral Home, Bradford, with the Rev. John McRoberts officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

James Welch obit, 6-24-1991, Darke County, OH

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:33:12 GMT

James Welch obit, 6-24-1991, Darke County, OH
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

James N. Welch, 75, formerly of Darke County, died Monday at his residence in Columbus.
He was the son of Frank and Lucille Welch, and, in addition to his parents, was preceded in death by a brother, Michael.
He was employed with Jefferies Manufacturing after 32 years of service.
Survived by his wife Helen, a mother-in-law, sister-in-law and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday at the Maeder-Quint-Biddi Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Walter Zeller obit, 1948, Darke County, Ohio

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:31:50 GMT

Walter Zeller obit, 1948, Darke County, Ohio
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

WALTER K. ZELLER DIES AT BRADFORD

Walter K. Zeller, 83, a native and lifelong resident of Bradford, died Monday evening at his home there after an extended illness from a complication of diseases.
He was a member of the Bradford Presbyterian church. Surviving are his wife, Addie, and one son R.B. Zeller, of near Massillon, Ohio.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Bradford Presbyterian church with the Rev. Barr officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Eliza Ann Zeller obit, 1941, Darke County, Ohio

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:30:59 GMT

Eliza Ann Zeller obit, 1941, Darke County, Ohio
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

MOTHER OF REALTOR DIES; ARRANGE RITES
Zeller Funeral Will Be Held Saturday Afternoon

Mrs. Eliza Ann Zeller, 82, mother of Joe Zeller, well known Greenville realtor, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Charles Oswalt, near Jaysville. Death followed a lingering illness.
The body has been removed to the Miller funeral home, 124 West Fifth street, Greenville, where funeral services are to be held at two o’clock Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Oswalt and Mrs. Clarence Norris, of Greenville; the one son; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren, a brother, Farmer Young, of Coleman, Michigan, and a sister, Mrs. H.A. Foust, of Payne, Ohio.
Mrs. Zeller was the widow of the late Isaac Zeller, whose death occurred several years ago.

John Zeller obit, 1960, Darke County, Ohio

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:30:15 GMT

John Zeller obit, 1960, Darke County, Ohio
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

John Zeller Dies at Home in Dawn

John H. Zeller, 78, a retired Darke County farmer, died at one a.m. today at his home in the village of Dawn after a ten month illness.
Mr. Zeller farmed in the Versailles area for approximately 40 years prior to moving to Dawn in 1947. He was a native of Van Wert County.
Surviving are his wife, Amanda; two sons, Raymond of Versailles and Paul of Greenville; seven grandchildren; two brothers, George of Celina and Charles of Versailles, and three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Kruckenberg of Greenville, Mrs. Walter Earick of Covington R.R. and Mrs. Harry Scheffel of Bradford R.R.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Miller funeral home in Greenville. The Rev. Earl Hostetter will officiate and burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at Versailles. Friends may call at the funeral home after one p.m. Wednesday.

Minnie Zeller obit, 1942, Darke County, Ohio

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:29:13 GMT

Minnie Zeller obit, 1942, Darke County, Ohio
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

MRS. MINNIE ZELLER DEAD; RITES SUNDAY
81-Year Old Woman Was Native of Ansonia

Mrs. Minnie Zeller, 81, a Greenville resident for over forty years, died at noon today at Wayne Hospital. She had been critically ill for the past week.
Mrs. Zeller, a daughter of the late George and Susan Breaden, was born at Ansonia and had spent her entire life in Darke County. Her residence here was at 602 E. Third street.
She was a member of the Greenville Christian Church.
The only immediate survivors are a son, Clarence F. Zeller, of 1546 Cornell Drive, Dayton, and a niece and nephew, Irene and Clarence Plessinger, both of Greenville. They had lived with Mrs. Zeller for the past thirteen years.
The body has been removed to the Miller Funeral Home where friends may call. Services will be held there at two p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Frank Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Beamsville Cemetery.

ZELLER FUNERAL TO BE CONDUCTED MONDAY
Friends May View Remains At Funeral Home

The remains of Mrs. Minnie Zeller, of 602 East Third street, Greenville, whose death occurred at noon yesterday, have been removed to the Miller funeral home where friends may call.
Services will be held there at two p.m. Monday instead of Sunday as was announced yesterday. The Rev. Frank Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in the Beamsville cemetery.
Mrs. Zeller, who had lived in Greenville for over 40 years, was born at Ansonia. Her parents were the late George and Susan Breaden. She was a member of the Greenville Christian Church.
Surviving are one son, Clarence of Dayton, and a niece and nephew, Irene and Clarence Plessinger, who had lived with Mrs. Zeller for the past 13 years.

Pearl Zeller obit, 1944, Darke County, Ohio

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:27:52 GMT

Pearl Zeller obit, 1944, Darke County, Ohio
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

PEARL ZELLER DEAD; SERVICES ARRANGED
Death Occurred Thursday at Farm Residence

Mrs. Pearl E. Zeller, 58, wife of George Zeller, died at 8 p.m. Thursday at her farm home, five miles northeast of Greenville. She had been in declining health since last December.
Besides the husband, she leaves two daughters, Ella May and Dollie, both at home; one sister, Mrs. W. C. Hartzell, Greenville R.R., and three brothers, Russell and Elmer Mitchell, both of Bradford, and Jobe Mitchell, Troy.
Funeral services will be held Monday at three p.m. (EWT) at the late home with the Rev. George Cain officiating. Burial will be in the Coppess cemetery.
Friends may call at the residence after six o’clock Saturday evening. The body is now at the Miller Brothers’ Funeral home at Gettysburg.

Last will of Retta Young, 1921, Darke County, Ohio

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:26:13 GMT

Last will of Retta Young, 1921, Darke County, Ohio
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

LAST WILL OF RETTA YOUNG
Son and Granddaughter Named as Beneficiaries in Last Testament of Mississinawa Township Widow, Filed With Judge Younker For Probate.

The last will and testament of Retta Young, late a resident of Mississinawa Township, has been filed for probate and record with Judge Younker.
The will, which was made in 1918, signed by the testator and witnessed by W.W. Fowler and Davis P. Coddington, provides that all of her just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid and bequeaths to Earl Young, her son, fifty acres of the south half of eighty acres of land owned by her in Mississinawa Township and the remaining thirty acres to her granddaughter, Mary E. Prescott, with the proviso that the land remain under the control and management of her son Earl, until the granddaughter becomes of age. In case she should die, the property is to revert to Earl Young, her son or his heirs. The son is also bequeathed her perenal estate, consisting of a cider mill and appurtenances and one acre of land in Union City.
Earl Young is also named as executor of her estate to carry out the provisions of the will.

John Henry. Young obit, 1909, Darke County, Ohio

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:24:53 GMT

John Henry. Young obit, 1909, Darke County, Ohio
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

DEATH’S MESSENER CAME DURING NIGHT
John Henry Young, Highly Respected Citizen Found Dead in Bed.
HAD RETIRED IN HIS USUAL HEALTH
Lifeless Body Was Discovered at Early Hour Friday Morning at Home of His Daughter Plum Street—Remains Will Be Shipped to Cavett, Van Wert County, For Burial.

John Henry Young, a most highly respected citizen of Greenville was found dead in bed at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Isaac Zellers, 206 Plum Street, at 4:45 o’clock Friday morning.
Mr. Young since the death of his wife about ten years ago, at Cavatt, Van Wert County, Ohio, has made his home with his daughter in this city.
Thursday, Mr. Young was attended to matters pertaining to gardening and dusting carpets, etc., and appeared to be in his usual health, and when he retired Thursday night nothing unusual was noticed.
When his daughter went to arouse him at the usual hour Friday morning, he failed to respond to the call, and an investigation proved that during the hours of night the Death Angel had gathered him to the fold.
John Henry Young was born in the State of New York, September 30, 1831, and at the time of his death was 77 years, 6 months and 9 days old.
His wife preceded him in death about ten years ago. He is survived by two daughters, four sons, many grandchildren and other relatives and a very large circle of friends.
The remains will be shipped to Cavett, Ohio, five miles north of Van Wert, Saturday morning at 10:23 o’clock via Cincinnati Northern, where funeral services will be held and the remains interred beside those of his wife.
Dr. H.A. Snorf, who was summoned to the Zeller home, pronounced that death was due to heart trouble and Coroner J. H. Monger of Gettysburg was also summoned, and gave as his verdict that death was due to heart trouble, superinduced by an attack of grip, with which the deceased had been afflicted for about ten days.

Sidney Ann Young, 1889, Darke County, Ohio

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:23:46 GMT

Sidney Ann Young, 1889, Darke County, Ohio
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

Died in Versailles, Ohio, Dec. 1?, 1889, Sidney Ann Young, daughter of Mrs. Hannah Young, aged 23 years and 10 days. Funeral services held from Christian Church Versailles, S??day, Dec. 15. Rev. Thomas Butt officiating. Interment old cemetery Versailles.

Arthur Young obit, 8-11-1909, Darke County, Ohio

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:22:59 GMT

Arthur Young obit, 8-11-1909, Darke County, Ohio
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

DIES of CHOLERA INFANTUM.

Arthur Young, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young, 1 mile north of Coletown, died at 12:30 o’clock Thursday morning, of cholera infantum. He was 2 years, 4 months and 14 days old and has been sick since Sunday. Funeral Saturday morning at 10 o’clock from Coletown Christian Church. Rev. DeK. Judy officiating. Burial in Emanuel cemetery.

Leonard A. Young obit, 9-21-1983, Darke County, Ohio

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:22:08 GMT

Leonard A. Young obit, 9-21-1983, Darke County, Ohio
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

NEW MADISON—Leonard A. Young, 76, of 202 S. Jefferson St. died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday at Wayne Hospital, Greenville, after having been admitted Sept. 14. He had been in failing health.
Mr. Young was a retired employee of Atlas Underwear, Richmond, IN, and had been a former Richmond resident, moving to Darke County after his retirement.
A Darke County native, he was a member of the Eagles Lodge of Greenville. His parents were the late Calvin and Laura Alice (Spencer) Young.
His immediate survivors are one sister, Bessie Deem of Arcanum; a half brother, Emmett Baker of Eaton, and nieces and nephews.
Services are set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum, with the Rev. Paul Foster officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fort Jefferson.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

Roscoe L. Young obit, 1909, Darke County, Ohio

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:20:53 GMT

Roscoe L. Young obit, 1909, Darke County, Ohio
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

YOUNG LIFE SNUFFED OUT
Roscoe L. Young, Scarcely Eleven Years Old, Dies of Stomach and Bowl Trouble.

Roscoe L. Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryson Young, residing one half mile west of Coletown, died at 8:30 o’clock Wednesday morning after an illness of twelve weeks.
He was aged 10 years, 11 months, and 4 days at the time of his death, and the cause of his demise is given as stomach and bowel trouble. A brother and parents survive him.
Funeral services conducted from the Coletown Christian Church Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. C. W. Hoeffer, of Richmond, officiating. Interment in Krickbaum Cemetery.

John Wm. Young obit, 1914, Darke County, Ohio

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:19:07 GMT

John Wm. Young obit, 1914, Darke County, Ohio
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

ANOTHER PIONEER DIES

John Wm. Young, a man of 62 years, 7 months, and 7 days of age died at his home, 811 Jackson street, in this city, Wednesday night at 8:30, death resulting from a complication of diseases extending over a period of several years.
Mr. Young was a laborer, having until two or three years ago resided at Coletown. When his health became so poor he could no longer work he moved to this city. He was born July 11, 1857, near Coletown and has been a lifelong resident of the county.
The deceased man is survived by his wife, 6 sons, and 2 daughters and other relatives, many of whom reside near Coletown. Mr. Young, though his health kept him from mingling generally with the people, is well and favorably acquainted with most of the older citizens of the town. Those who knew him speak in the highest terms of his character.

John M. Young obit, 1909, Darke County, Ohio

SStamperYoumans — 7 Aug 2008 6:18:10 GMT

John M. Young obit, 1909, Darke County, Ohio
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

John M. Young Passes Away after an Attack of Pneumonia-Leaves Wife and Child.

John M. Young, aged 37 years and 7 months, died at his home at Coletown from pneumonia shortly after noon Wednesday.
Mr. Young is well known in this vicinity and has only been sick for the past week. He has been employed at the Winters’ Creamery in this city for some time and was always a trustworthy man, well liked by his associates.
He leaves besides a wife and child many other relatives and friends to mourn his death.
The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Christian church at Coletown at 1:30 o’clock, Rev. C.W. Hoeffer officiating. Interment in the Creekbaum cemetery.

John M. Young obit, 1909, Darke County, Ohio
No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH

OBITUARY-YOUNG

John M. Young, son of William R. and Lucinda Young, was born one-half mile north of Coletown, Darke County, OH, June 12, 1871, and died at his home in Coletown, January 13, 1909, aged 37 years, 7 months, and one day. The deceased was united in marriage to Eula Clew, May 7, 1903, and to this union was born one daughter, Irene, aged 17 months. He leaves a loving wife, daughter, three brothers, one sister and a host of friends and relatives to mourn their los.
He was highly respected by all who knew him. As a neighbor he was always ready to lend a helping hand. He loved his brothers and sister dearly and was a model husband and father.
Early in life he united with the Christian Church at Coletown where he retained his membership until death. He was also a member of the I.O.O.F. of Greenville, OH.
For 11 years he was employed by the Darke County Children’s Home and later by the Western Ohio Creamery, Co., where remained until January 4th of this year when he was stricken with pneumonia.
John possessed rare traits of character. He was blessed in having an ever genial, warm hearted disposition which drew people of all classes to him in true friendship. People who met him unconsciously loved him. There was a quality in his life and character that was lovable.
He had a commanding influence over his associates and many young men have been started in the right path by his unswerving attitude in favor of the right and against the wrong. His employers had the utmost confidence in his honesty and integrity. He had no bad habits and everyone recognized in him a character rarely found.

A loved one from us has gone
A voice we lived is still.
His work on earth at last is one,
His place can never be filled.

Your loving counsel we’ll never forget
As onward through life’s journey we roam.
And when the cares of life shall have ended,
We’ll meet you safely in Heaven, at home.

Though our hearts are almost breaking.
As we bid our last farewell
We calmly give you up to Jesus
“He who doeth all things well.”

The entire family desire to thank the friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy during the sickness and death of their loved one. Funeral was held at Coletown Saturday, January 16th.

Benjamin Edward Lutz, (abt 1893-1919?) WV, OH

plaidchild — 4 Aug 2008 4:16:30 GMT

I'm looking for more information on Benjamin Edward Lutz particularly his death. He was married on 01 Apr 1914 to Iva Alberta Ripley of Wood County, West Virginia. Their marriage license says that he was 22 at the time making his birth year about 1893 and was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania but I think they were meaning Ohio. He and Iva had two children, Eleanor Christina Lutz (1916-1975) and Jack Edward Lutz (1919-unknown). His parents names were Benjamin Lutz and Mary Christina (maiden name unknown).

UPDATED: Old Darke Co. Schools

oldohioschools — 24 Jul 2008 12:57:04 GMT

I have just finished my overhaul of the Darke County Schools page on my website.

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

I am still missing quite a few pictures of some of the old schools as well as some dates and locations. Please check out the new page and let me know what you think or if you can help with any other information. It now loads much faster and is more user-friendly for people wanting to only view a certain county.

Rantz Snyder Covault 1900; Mercer and Darke Co.s confusion

John_Himself — 20 Jul 2008 2:28:26 GMT

1900 Darke census lists A.C. or J.C. SNYDER; William, Carrie, and Vera RANTZ and Helen COVAULT with her son Paul COVAULT. Did Abby (JONES), widow of Abraham RANTZ, remarry, about 1890-96 to Mr. SNYDER? Is Helen COVAULT, in 1900, the daughter listed as Nellie RANTZ in 1880 Mercer Co (based on age)? Helen married ca 1896 but no husband present in 1900 (tho she is not shown as a widow).

Aarrggh. It's way too confusing!

Harold K. Bristley obit 10-1-1984 Greenville Daily Advocate

SStamperYoumans — 1 Jul 2008 5:39:19 GMT

Greenville Daily Advocate, 10-1-1984, Monday
Harold K. Bristley
Harold K. Bristley, 66, of 10 Greenmoor Drive, Arcanum, died Saturday morning at Wayne Hospital, Greenville, where he was admitted Friday afternoon.
Mr. Bristley, a native of Twin Township, was a son of the late Charles and Bertha (Hofacker) Bristley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II.
Mr. Bristley was a retired employee of Hobart Brothers in Troy and had also been engaged in farming.
His survivors are his wife, Annie (Black); a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Carolyn) Wright of Arcanum; two granddaughters; and a sister, Mrs. Ray (Anna Mae) Pyles of Aracanum.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum, with the Rev. Ernest Bein officiating and burial following in Abbottsville Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Photos-Condon, Bonham, Hanes, Weisenbarger

gallag — 25 Jun 2008 11:14:23 GMT

I've managed - finally - to upload some of the additional Darke County photos I have to my web site. Among the family names are: HANES, BONHAM, CONDON, WEISENBARGER, McCLAIN, HAPNER - and others.
A lot of these people had Darke County origins, but mirgrated over to Jay County, Indiana.
As noted in several of the pictures, I'm not sure just how everyone in the collection is related. If you happen to have information related to any of the people in the pictures, please send me an email, and I'll update the photo information.
The list of pictures is available at:
http://www.glengallagher.com/darkealbum.htm

Glen Gallagher
gallag70@fuse.net

Jacob W. Wheeler, David Harter Wheeler, Wilbur Wheeler - Darke Co.

meekernj — 19 Jun 2008 1:06:17 GMT

Would like to share family information with descendants of Jacob W. Wheeler (1813-1844) and his two sons David (1844 - c. 1892) and William Wilbur (1841-1915). David had 5 children; Wilbur had 10. Many descendants still in Western Ohio and nearby Indiana.

Obits for BECK, SPARKS, CHENOWETH available

SharonStatler — 20 Jul 2002 4:20:47 GMT

Stoner Cemetery

Dan_Shire — 9 Jun 2008 1:26:23 GMT

Does anyone know if a transcription of Stoner Cemetery exists? Or if someone out there can do a lookup?

I'm trying to find Shire family members buried there. The spelling could Scheier, Shire, or a variation thereof.

If anyone has any leads or suggestions that would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

Dan Shire
dashire@comcast.net

Firth family near Greenville

John_Himself — 28 Apr 2008 12:17:00 GMT

The following from the Hist. of Mercer Co. (1907, p 395) mentions Phebe Jones who m O. A. Firth (maybe C. A. Firth?). I find no other trace of either in the federal ceneuses once she married, tho she is with her parents, Edward and Mary, back in 1880 before she married. There is a Firth family in the Greenville area in 1910 but not mine. Any hints?

WALKER

OsageWalker1 — 18 Apr 2008 2:38:24 GMT

Hi-
Can anyone help with my Walker 'problem'...Alexander Walker was born in VA 1812 (place unknown), father allegedly James Walker who allegedly was in the War of 1812. Alexander shows up in Miami Co. OH marrying Catherine Shepherd in 1833, and in federal censuses for Mercer and Darke Counties OH (same location, boundary changed) in 1840 and 1850.
In 1856 the family moved to St. Clair Co. MO, where I have found quite a lot of info for him and descendants. He died there while probate judge in 1876.

Children of Alexander and Catherine WALKER are:
John N., b. 1834, married Mary Riegel in OH, d. in MO in 1914.
Hannah M., b. 1836, married Henry Denney in OH & died in MO in 1861.
James M., b. 1838, married Elizabeth Conner in MO, died in MO in 1863.
David, b. 1842, married Frances E. Kellerman in MO, died in MO 1917.
Nemiah (or Nehemiah) b. 1844, no marriage found, died in MO 1861
Jeremiah, b. 1848, married Eliza Jane Lee in MO, lived in Pettis Co. MO, died in 1926
Nancy Olive Jane, b. 1851, married John M. Francis in MO, died in 1931 in MO.
Francis G., b. 1857, died before 1870 in MO
Amanda Elizabeth ('Libbie') b. 1859, married Joseph H. Smith in MO, died in 1944 in KS.

Although I find James Walkers in the Mercer/Darke Co. OH censuses I can't tie them together.

Yes, I am trying to get DNA testing lined up but it will take awhile as I must rely on a very distant branch of the family that isn't very keen on the idea, so I keep trying....

Has anyone any Walkers that might be related at all?
Thanks...
Roma Walker Deakin

Hazel Luzena

richard_vanwagenen — 13 Apr 2008 7:07:43 GMT

Am intersted if anybody can access Ohio Death Cert's and see if Hazel is listed. Hazel was born ca 1903 in Ohio.

Marriage Lookup

richard_vanwagenen — 12 Apr 2008 6:37:26 GMT

Am looking for a marriage record between Russell Baker b 1913 and Elizabeth Gartrell b 1911.

James S. REEDER

Jane Howard — 28 Sep 2004 7:56:59 GMT

County of Douglas, Illinois - Historical & Biographical - (with outline sketch of the northwest territory and of the state of Illinois) - Chicago, 1884

Douglas County- Bourbon Township

James S. REEDER was born March 4, 1840, in Darke County, Ohio, and came with his parents in 1856 to this locality, where he engaged in farming. He enlisted August, 1862, in Company G, Seventy-ninth Illinois Infantry, and served three years. At the battle of Stone River, December 31, 1862, he was wounded and taken prisoner; after being in the enemy's lines twenty-seven days, he was exchanged, and participated in the battles of Liberty Gap and Chickamauga; at the latter, September 19, 1863, he was captured and taken to Richmond Prison, thence to Andersonville, Charleston, S.C., and Florence, making seventeen months in all spent in prison. At the close of the war he returned and engaged in farming, now owning eighty acres. He was married December 2, 1865, to Mary M. Kelly, who was born in Winchester, Ind.; they have four children, three sons and one daughter.

Please note that this is not my family - I just posted this information as a courtesy to those who might be related to the subject of the sketch.

Evard Leroy Hole

chickwithattitude42 — 1 May 2004 12:03:33 GMT

I am looking for any information on a Evard Leroy Hole.
The only info I have is from his military record and it does not list his parents. Evard was my father. He was born in Darke co. Ohio on April 2, 1934. He went into the service from Greenville Ohio on June 18, 1956. He married Daisy Emma Glassel who was from Pa. I do not know when they married
but they married in Ohio. Any info would be appreciated, I am grabbing any straws I can.
thanks in advance Daisy Hole Merkel

Obit ~ BUBECK, Geraldine died 21 Oct. 2007

familygeno — 13 Mar 2008 4:50:49 GMT

Dayton Daily News (OH) - October 23, 2007
Deceased Name: Geraldine BUBECK
BUBECK, Geraldine G. (KISSINGER) 95, Greenville, formerly Celina, died Oct. 21, 2007. Private service. (Zechar Bailey F.H., Greenville)

ZECHAR BAILEY FUNERAL HOME 1499 N BROADWAY GREENVILLE OH 45331

PITSENBARGER ~ BUBECK

familygeno — 6 Mar 2008 1:25:17 GMT

Here is a transcription of the PITSENBARGER family with my grandfather, William Frederick BUBECK's sister, Katherine PITSENBARGER nee BUBECK listed in it:

1930 US Federal Census Darke County, OH - Patterson County - District 34

Newport & Artman Road

Line #29/ # 7/ # 7 / PITSENBARGER, Alva F./Head/ O/R/Yes/M/W/42/ M/ 24/ N/ Y/ OH/OH/OH/ 59/ Y/O/Y/-/No/-/7/
Kathryne/ Wife- h/ X/ F/ W/ 35 /M/20/ N/ Y/ OH/ PA/OH/
Mildred /Daughter X/F/W/ 17/S/-/N/Y/ OH/OH/OH
Nolan E./Son/ X/M/W/15/S/-/Y/Y/ OH/OH/OH
Gladys L./ Daughter/ X/ F/W.7/S/-/Y/-/ OH/OH/OH
Maggie R./Daughter/ X/F/W/7/S/-/Y/-/OH/OH/OH
Wilmer F./Son / X/M/W/5/S/-/N/-/OH/OH/OH
Herbert J/ Son / X/M/W/1 5/12/ S/-/N0/-/OH/OH/OH
Alfax/ Father/ X/M/W/83/ WD/-/N/yes/OH/TENN/Farmer/Gen' Farm/VVV/

Looking for anyone connected to these families to help me determine who these family members might be....I know who some of the BUBECK family members are in the photo; but need help with others.

Please contact me if you have any connection to these families. Thanks very much for any help you might give.

Also, please see my family website with more information regarding these families.

http://wellsp.tribalpages.com

Maiden name: ROBERSON

DECOY, DICOIO, DI COIO

a_dicoio — 4 Oct 2004 8:04:57 GMT

I am searaching for Angelo Decoy, Dicoio, Di Coio, b abt 1886 Macine Italy, m Mary Pignetti about 1909, came to USA abt 1911 with one child Donomic born 1910 in Italy. Do you know this family? thanks for checking.

ASHLY or ASHLEY William Rev War pension application

elizabethdhanebury68 — 4 Mar 2008 6:06:32 GMT

April 13, 1940

Mr J. J. O'Brien
101 Green St
Greenville, Ohio

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Ashley who applied for Pension from Darke Co., Ohio,

pension claim, R. 283

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for Pension R. 283, based upon service of William Ashly or Ashley, in the War of the

Revolution.

William Ashly was born May 7, 1758 place not stated [Rochester, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts] nor were the name of his parents given.

William Ashly enlisted sometime in July or Aug, 1775, served in Captain John Grant's company in colonel Seth Warner's Regiment, marched to

Canada, was at the taking of St Johns, in the battlee (sic) of Montreal, Chambly, and Sorel, in the retreat from Quebec, and returned to the "United

states" in the summer of 1776. He enlisted July 1 1777, served in captain Ebenezer Allen's company, Colonel Samuel Herrick's Regiment of vermont

Rangers was in the evacuation of Ticonderoga, and at the capture of Burgoyne, continued in the service until the last of Dec, 1777. He enlisted

sometime in Feburary or March, 1778, served two months in Captain Clark's company, guarding the frontiers, then enlisted and served seven months

as sergeant in Capt Brookins company, Colonel Fletcher's regiment of Vermont Militia. He had other short tours in the Vermont militia, once under

Captain Dewey.

The soldier, William Ashly, applied for pension November 16, 1826, in Darke County, Ohio.

The claim for pension was not allowed, as the service rendered by him was not on the continental Establishment, which was required by the Act of

March 18 1818, under which he applied.

In the month of November, 1826, William Ashly referred to his wife Phebe, aged 65 years in February last. There are no further data in this claim relative

to her. He stated at this time that his children were all married and their names are shown as follows:

Laomi
Elisha
Alonson [Alanson usually]
Sardis (?) Ayars
William H. Ashly
Harry Ashly
Philinda Burch
Humilla (?) [Rumilla] Osborn
Phebe Nead
Parnel (?) Higgins.

The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family, and the date of death of William Ashly is not shown.

Very Truly your

A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Clyde Zent

tamiami777 — 15 Dec 2007 3:29:58 GMT

I am trying to find information on my great Uncle, Clyde Zent who lived and died in Darke County. He passed away on 17 Jul 1960 in St Joseph Health System East. He was married at the time of death. His wife's first name was Sylvia. I have no other information on her. Clyde was born on a farm north of Van Buren, Grant, IN. His body was later brought back to the Lee Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant, IN for burial.

Someone told me that there is a Zent Surname file in the Garst Museum in Darke Co., OH. How can I get the information they have on the Zents? Does anyone else have info on Clyde or Sylvia Zent?

Harriet Eliza Miller Grove

suecosta1 — 28 Jun 2007 9:09:26 GMT

I am looking for information about my ancestor, Harriet Eliza Miller who married Emanuel Grove in 1885 in Darke County (her 2nd marriage). She was born 29 Aug 1845 in New York. Her obituary states that she was the daughter of Samuel and Harriet Miller, but I have not been able to find any trace of them in the census records for Ohio or New York. Are there any Grove family historians who have researched this family?

Thanks.

Jones Family 1900 ff Allen Twp.

John_Himself — 20 Nov 2007 6:10:00 GMT

Does anyone know what happened to Aaron and Emma (ARNOLD)JONES or their kids? They are listed in 1900 and 1920 with kids Edward b 1889; Nellie b 1891; Nora/Elnora b 1898 and m Herschel MCEOWEN; Jesse (son) b 1903; and Ora (son) b. 1906.

1850 census look up--pg 250b--George Ditmer,

Larryprice30 — 10 Jan 2008 6:01:19 GMT

Need verification of 1850 census Gettysberg, Monroe Twp Darke Co OH page 250B for George Ditmer. I need to verify his father presence--Jacob Ditmer, b: 1796. I need Jacob's age and POB and possible his wife's name who may be with him staying with his son George.
Appreciate any help on this problem,
L.P.

PITSENBARGER ~ BUBECK ~ KLOPFER Family Connections

FamGenoPam — 2 Jan 2006 3:46:08 GMT

Here is a transcription of the PITSENBARGER family with my grandfather, William Frederick BUBECK's sister, Katherine PITSENBARGER nee BUBECK listed in it:

1930 US Federal Census Darke County, OH - Patterson County - District 34

Newport & Artman Road

Line #29/ # 7/ # 7 / PITSENBARGER, Alva F./Head/ O/R/Yes/M/W/42/ M/ 24/ N/ Y/ OH/OH/OH/ 59/ Y/O/Y/-/No/-/7/
Kathryne/ Wife- h/ X/ F/ W/ 35 /M/20/ N/ Y/ OH/ PA/OH/
Mildred /Daughter X/F/W/ 17/S/-/N/Y/ OH/OH/OH
Nolan E./Son/ X/M/W/15/S/-/Y/Y/ OH/OH/OH
Gladys L./ Daughter/ X/ F/W.7/S/-/Y/-/ OH/OH/OH
Maggie R./Daughter/ X/F/W/7/S/-/Y/-/OH/OH/OH
Wilmer F./Son / X/M/W/5/S/-/N/-/OH/OH/OH
Herbert J/ Son / X/M/W/1 5/12/ S/-/N0/-/OH/OH/OH
Alfax/ Father/ X/M/W/83/ WD/-/N/yes/OH/TENN/Farmer/Gen' Farm/VVV/

Looking for anyone connected to these families to help me determine who these family members might be....I know who some of the BUBECK family members are in the photo; but need help with others.

Please contact me if you have any connection to this wonderful photo!

Thanks very much for any help you might give

Peters/Smith family of Darke co,OH.

rhkb253 — 6 Apr 2002 5:30:32 GMT

John PETERS m. Mary A. SMITH @1840-2,2 children;Catharine Elizabeth PETERS (b.19 Apr 1843 Hillgrove,d.15 Feb 1922 Greenville,m.1870 Jacob FOX),and Daniel PETERS (b.@1847,d.?).Mary's 2nd m. 1849 Darke co. to George STUMP.Any connections out there?

George Noggle (b. 1773) and Catherine Heinline (b. 1777)

maryannwhite — 7 Nov 2007 8:43:33 GMT

My info tells me that George died in Darke CO, OH 28JUN1852 and his wife died 17MAR1865, also in Darke CO, OH.

Does anybody know where they are buried ?

Does anybody have info on their parents ?

I am also looking for info on their son John K Noggle and his wife (Mary?)Elizabeth Drollinger.

contact me at ninamariesmith@hotmail.com

Elijah and Elizabeth Timmons (Timons)

David E Mason — 14 Mar 2006 4:34:53 GMT

I am trying to find the last resting place for Elijah Timmons who died in the 1860's and his wife Elizabeth (Betsy) who died in the 1870's in Harrison Twp..Elizabeth was living in New Madison in 1870. They may be buried at Greenmound Cemetery but I do not know that for a fact.

Darke County gravesites needed

@@CHARTEMP@aol.com — 6 Jun 2005 1:39:15 GMT

I am searching for the burial locations of the following family members:

Nancy C. (Carlisle) Mendenhall, b. 1841, d. 1925
James M. C. Mendenhall, b. 1839, d. 1912
Husband and wife, believed buried in Greenville area cemetery

James M. Coppess, b. 1857, d. unk
Emma L. (Mendenhall) Coppess, b. 1862, d. 1883
Anna D. (Mendenhall) Coppess, b. 1866, d. unk
Two sisters, married to same husband at different times

Willard S. Coppess, b. 1860, d. 1934
Bertie M. (Mendenhall) Coppess, b. 1864, d. 1899
Husband and wife

Frank M. Coppess, b. 1887, d. unk
Opal (Huddle) Coppess, wife of Frank

All these family members lived in the Ansonia area. I would appreciate any assistance anyone can give to locate these family members in area cemeteries.

ALTER, HARTZELL in Greenville 1910 obituary picture

tomthompson53 — 19 Oct 2007 4:45:56 GMT

Greetings all:

Just received a page from the 12/25 1910 paper obituaries included in it is a very nice picture of;

Henry ALTER, brother of Franklin Alter, widley known Cincinnatian, died at Greenville, Ohio, after a lingering illness. The picture shows Mr. Alter with his favorite grandaughter, Elizabeth Hartizell.

No relation to me just thought I'd offer a copy to their decendents.
Tom Thompson
Bradenton, FL.

Cora Stump, b. abt 1877, IA

estumpf173 — 3 Sep 2007 4:50:49 GMT

Cora Stump, b. abt 1877, IA, daughter of John (b. 1834, Darke Co., Ohio) & Louisa Stump (b. 1844, Ohio). Found in 1880 Census Coatsville, Schuyler Co., MO. Parents had lived in Darke Co., Ohio, and Davis Co., IA. Need information about him and his family.

S. Benjamin Stump, b. 1872, MO, son of John & Louisa Stump

estumpf173 — 3 Sep 2007 4:13:55 GMT

S. Benjamin Stump, b. abt 1872, MO, son of John (b. 1834, Darke Co., Ohio)& Louisa Stump (b. 1844, Ohio). Found in 1880 Census Coatsville, Schuyler Co., MO. Parents had lived in Darke Co., Ohio, and Davis Co., IA. Need information about him and his family.

Samuel Stump, b. 1862, Darke Co., OH, lived in Iowa and Missouri

estumpf173 — 3 Sep 2007 3:41:24 GMT

Samuel A. Stump, b. abt 1862, Iowa, son of John (b. 1834, Darke Co., Ohio)& Louisa Stump (b. 1844, Ohio). Found in 1870 Census, Fabius, Davis Co., IA, and 1880 Census Coatsville, Schuyler Co., MO. Need information about him and his family.

Clark's of Greenville, Darke Co.

kaa38 — 23 Aug 2007 12:40:18 GMT

Searching for any info on John R & Frances Clark. They lived in Greenville in the mid 1800's.

Ross Dunham m Sarah Roll; s/o Joseph Dunham & Polly Miller, from NJ to OH

AudreyHancock1939 — 19 Sep 2005 11:27:48 GMT

Seek to make contact with others researching the family of Joseph Dunham who married 1785 Presbyterian Church, Westfield, Union Co., NJ to Mary "Polly" Miller. This couple immigrated with most of their family to Hamilton Co., OH. Joseph owned land in Miami Co., OH where some of their children lived. Believed children: Moses who stayed in Westfield; Ross (my ancestor) (m Westfield, NJ to Sarah "Sally" Roll/Rall) and lived in Covington, OH area and near Greenville, OH and had known ch: James who married Anna Sands & Jacob R. who married Anna Black and possibly other children; Hannah, Asa, Benjamin, James (had daughter Marietta), Sarah Conkling (m William Little; she died young; had ch: Asa D. & Eliza Little), Hannah (m Joseph Bunnell / Bonnell), Mary (m perhaps a Mr. Clark and then John Elliott), Hettie (m George Elliott); Joseph Bernard/Barnard (m Catherine PORTER), Enoch Miller (said to have unknown children in New York) and David Freeman DUNHAM.

A court document names these and others as legatees, but I don't know how some may relate:

William & Elvira Merill/Merrill
Levi Dunham

If anyone connects to this family, I would be delighted to converse with them.

Audrey
also at grannyapple@att.net

Allen Vance-Mary Porter

KARENKLM — 26 May 2007 3:21:57 GMT

Looking for information on Allen Perry Vance b. 1847 Ohio
Married Mary Jane Porter b.Wythe Co. Virginia 1856
Married abt. 1876
Children
Laura B. Jun 1877
Pearl F. Nov 1879
Charles Aug 1882
Katie Aug 1886
Frank Apr 1888
Clara Apr 1891
Mary Mar 1899

Glove Factory

jetorres — 16 Aug 2007 3:45:09 GMT

Hello,

I have posted a picture taken in 1924 and short article about the Union City Glove Factory, owned by Julius and Jack Lewis. This concern, which flourished for at least thirteen years, was also known as the Union City Glove and Match Company. The photo and information was given to me courtesy of Billy J. Baker.

Billy and I would love to know more about this company but even more, would like to be able to identify more of the people in the photograph. There are 32 young women pictured and two males. As of Jan. 2007, we can identify only one person -- Billy's mother, Ethel Porter. So, if you had a young female in Darke Co. or Randolph Co. in the 1920s, please take a look to see if you might spot someone you can identify.

The information about the factory that we have so far is posted at: http://randolph.dcoweb.org/UCGlove.html and the picture (with a numbered key at the bottom of the page) is at: http://randolph.dcoweb.org/UCGlove2.html.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

--Jane Barr Torres

wondering if death in Greenville newspaper.

b2joandal — 13 Jun 2007 12:49:02 GMT

Twila Wagner (Stambaugh) Blocher passed away in the Wayne Hospital, date 12 Mar 1991. She was born in 1910 Shelby co Ohio. I'm hopeing for family info, siblings and children,

Seeking information about Oscar LeRoy "Roy" Boolman, b. 1895, OH, m. Esther Stump, 1914, IN

estumpf173 — 2 Jan 2007 2:58:01 GMT

Seeking information about Oscar LeRoy "Roy" Boolman, b. 1895, Madison Co., OH; m. 1914 Randolph Co., IN, Esther Izetta Stump, b. 1897, Mercer Co., OH. had two children: Gerald Boolman, b. 1916, Darke Co., OH; and, Ralph Boolman, b. 1920, Darke Co., OH. Any information about them, stories about their life, or information about their descendants would be appreciated.

Ira May and Family

richard_vanwagenen — 7 Aug 2007 2:45:45 GMT

Seeking information on Ira b 1872, wife Susan b 1876 and daughter Hazel b ca 1902. According to 1900 census they were in Harrison, 1910 census in Arcanum, 1920 back in Harrison. Can find them on 1930 census.

Cemetery for James Walker

OsageWalker1 — 4 Mar 2007 2:58:13 GMT

Can anyone look up cemetery information on James Walker, who I believe died in Darke Co., Twin twp, in the 1840's?
I would really, really appreciate it. I am having a very difficult time finding info about him in Darke Co.
Thanks.....

Edward & Adriella Wagner Jones

slthompson1980 — 25 Jul 2007 6:10:12 GMT

Mr. Richard Rininger - I found an old post (from 2002) stating that you were looking for obituary and burial information about Edward Jones. At this minute, I don't have this information, BUT it turns out that my Grandma's sister, Ruth Hinkle, married Edward's son, Ronald. I will be attending a family reunion in a little more than 2 weeks & his children will be in attendance. I hope that you find this message and reply to it - whether it's that you've found the information you were looking for, or that you're still in need of this information, and I will be happy to find out what I can.

Susan Thompson
St. Paris, OH

Alexander Smith Family

Loretta Castaldi — 20 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I need the parentage of Alexander Smith b. 1784 in Pennsylvania d. 1860 in Cass Co. Indiana and his wife Margaret [last name unknown] b. 1786 in New Jersey. Samuel and Margaret lived in Ohio from 1806 to 1828--definitley in Darke Co. from 1820-1828. They moved to Carroll Co. Indiana in 1828/1829 and then to Cass Co.,Indiana about 1832. Alexander and Margaret had seven children that lived to adulthood:
Eunice (1806-1862) m. Taylor Sturgeon in 1823
Ruth (1807-1876) M. John Westley Johnson in 1829
Philip (1808-1863) m Charlotte Cline in 1831
Nancy (abt 1812-bef 1860) m. 1) Henry Banta in 1835 and 2) James Hilton in 1846
Alexander (Abt 1816-?) m. Mary Burkett in 1838
William (Abt 1822-?) m. Mary Jane Rodgers
Samuel (Abt 1822-1905) m. Catharine [last name unknown]

WILL OF MARY (ROHRER) MILLER

Kay Martin — 16 Apr 2002 1:14:54 GMT

Jules or Julius Parin

adamparin — 19 Jun 2007 8:58:39 GMT

I am trying to find information on Jules or Julius Parin. He was born in Ohio and his parents were born in France. His approximate birth date was 1858. The first record I can find of him is in the 1880 US Census. He was living with a widowed woman and her two children in Versailles, OH. I can not find any records of his parents, exact place of birth, siblings, or any other pertinent information it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Lewis Nagel

tenpinb — 5 Jun 2007 9:31:58 GMT

Looking for information on Lewis Nagel from Greenville. He and his family were on the 1910 census and I cannot locate him after that. His wife, Ida, passed away April 1911. On the 1920 census their youngest daughter, Mary[born 1910], was in the childrens home in Greenville. But, I cannot locate him or his son Russell[born 1907] anywhere after that. Russell eventually ended up in Chicago, but I don't know when he arrived there. I can't locate him on the 1920 or 30 census'.
Lewis, born April 1880, was the son of Charles Nagel and Catherine Jenkinson. If anyone knows where Lewis went after 1910 please let me know.
Thank you.

Catherine Jenkinson on 1850 Census

tenpinb — 11 Jun 2007 6:17:31 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Caterine Jenkinson, who married Charles Nagel. What I would like to know is if the Catherine Jenkinson on the 1850 census is the same Catherine who married Charles Nagel around 1866. On the 1880 and 1900 census' it has Catherine's parents as being born in Pennsylvania. The only Catherine Jenkinson I can find, born in Ohio and lives in Darke County, is on the 1850 census. On that census her parents are George and Catherine Jenkinson, but it has them born in Ohio and not Pennsylvania. Does anyone know if this is the same Catherine.
Also Catherine Nagel's middle name is Ann and the 1850 census has Catherine A. Jenkinson.

John and Maria Coleman of Union City

ricwjensen — 6 Jun 2007 8:51:28 GMT

I am a descendent of John A. and Maria Coleman. They emigrated from Hamburg, Germany, to the USA and arrived in Union City in about 1833. Their son William Coleman, my direct descendent, was born in Union City in 1835. The other children of John A. and Maria included Barbara, Margaret, Susan, Little Barbara, William, Rosena, and Leonard. John A. Coleman died in Union City in 1878. Maria died in Union City in 1884. They were members of a Lutheran church near Union City but I do not know which specific church it was. Eventually the family moved to the region near Boonville, Missouri. If anyone has any interest in this family, please let me know and I will share what I have with you.

Obituary lookup for Edward Young, 1954

suecosta1 — 2 Jun 2007 8:15:06 GMT

I am looking for an obituary written sometime in 1954 for my great-grandfather, Edward Young, who died in a vehicle accident just south of Bradford. Does the Darke County Genealogy Society have access to papers from that year?

Looking for Edwards family Greenville Ohio

LynneEdwards75 — 11 Aug 2001 3:14:10 GMT

I am trying to find any information about the family of Collie Edwards and Lizzie Barnes.they lived around Greenville Ohio .Their son Roy Edwards also from Greenville is my husbands father. Any information at all would be helpful.

Ohio Death - Frank Accette, 1942 Drake

deebofl — 23 Mar 2007 9:27:23 GMT

Would like to know about this record. Does it indicate the address at death,occupation, and if he had any children.

I know what he died of, and where he is buried, but I don't know if he had any children with wife Lena B. Or if he became an American Citizen. He was born in Canada and moved to Ohio as some point. He married Lena B Hildebrand, but I don't know if it was in Canada or the USA

Any information would be appreciated.

1910 Martin Reunion at Oakland Church

Cindy_Michelhaugh — 23 Jun 2005 6:29:01 GMT

William Schooley, Sarah Bowen

davelifethoughts — 11 Mar 2007 4:56:05 GMT

trying to find info on ancestry of William Schooley and Sarah Bowen

from 1880 Darke County History, with some additions from LDS records, as follows:

William Wilson Coons, born 9 Sept 1806, Harrison Co., West Va., Sept. 9; moved with parents to Ross Co., Ohio; father born VA, mother born MD
wife, Elizabeth Schooley, born 21 Sept 1808, daughter of William and Sarah Schooley, residents of Ross Co., Ohio(see Schooley chapter); md William Coons 20 Sept 1826
Children:
1. Mary A., md James Robinson, 1 Aug 1850, Butler Co OH, resided in Preble Co OH
2. Henry, a resident of Camden, OH(a Henry Coons md Keziah White, 1848 Ross Co OH)
3. Philip, born 17 Sept 1839, Fairfield Co OH
4. Ellen, b 1842, Fairfield, Butler Co OH, md a FNU Ford, lived in Arcanum, Darke Co OH
5. Salem S, b ~1845, OH, in 1880 census of Darke Co OH, lumber dealer, wife Almira
6. John W, b ~1846, OH, in 1880 census, Montgomery Co, a John Coons, age 37, wife Malinda
7. Samuel, b 1843 Darke Co OH?, a minister of the U. B. Church, resided Lewisburg, Preble,OH
8. Sallie, Mrs Gifford (likely our Sarah, b 1838, md Annuel Gifford)
9. Cena, b ~ 1852, OH, Mrs. Francis
10. one dying in infancy

David Wassam, Flora Coons

davelifethoughts — 10 Mar 2007 10:09:29 GMT

Phillip and Almira Coons family is shown is the 1900 census of Darke County Ohio.

Also in their household is David Wassam, 22, son-in-law and Flora Wassam 17, daughter. Likely that Flora Coons, daughter of Phillip, married David Wassam in that timeframe.

Green Family

Kenneth_Ratcliff — 2 Feb 2007 4:28:52 GMT

I am looking for any information on a number of my Green family members who moved to this county from Mercer County in about the 1920's.

I am looking for information for: Harrison, David, Cornealis, Albert, Frederick Green. Cornealis Green's son Carl Green died in Darke County in 1976.

Thank you very much for your kindness and any help.

OBIT LOOKUP PLEASE

SUE92846 — 4 Mar 2007 9:46:38 GMT

Need someone to lookup 3 obits please:

Otho Ditmer, d. December 28, 1971

Leona Ditmer, d. March 30, 1988

Eugene Ditmer, d. October 8, 2003

Thank you,
Sue

Obit Look Up

krazyguy — 27 Feb 2007 10:14:17 GMT

Looking for an obituary for a Jacob L. Fox b. in Maryland 01 Apr 1839 d. 25 Mar 1920 in Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio.
I beleive he is a ggg uncle.

Thanks

Marshall Fox
New Jersey

Solomon Miller

jobobj — 19 Jul 2001 4:30:05 GMT

I am looking for family members of Solomon Miller, who
had three sons by first wife Elizabeth Wolf. The sons
were Elijah, who was married to Lavinia Cain, David and
Albert. Elijah was born around 1833 maybe in Montgomery
County. Solomon second wife was Sarah Keen.

Bob

David Putman, A Biographical History of Darke County Ohio

JCyr1961 — 29 Jun 2006 5:32:38 GMT

I am interested in an entry for David Putman in the 1900 edition of "A Biographical History of Darke County Ohio". All the ones I'm finding on-line are only excerpts that deal with his father-in-law, Mark T. Mills. If anyone could provide me with the remainder of the entry, I'd be appreciative. Any information on David, his wife Sarah Mills, or their foster son Mills Putman Simison, would also be of interest.

Sarah J DOHSE in Ansonia

J Kroninger — 16 Nov 2001 5:57:17 GMT

I am seeking information on the parents of Sarah Joann DOHSE
born 21 May 1930 in Ansonia, Drake county, Ohio. All I curently know of this family group is Sarah's name and where and when she was born.

HINSEY Montgomery County to Darke County Ohio

BarbaraDull13 — 3 Feb 2007 12:32:53 GMT

Jacob and Catharine [Baker] Hinsey:
Children: Susanna 1841, Mahala 1843, Sarah 1845, Catherine 1846, Levi 1848, Samuel 1851, Jacob 1853, John 1855.
Can anyone help me on the daughters, Sarah and Catherine Hinsey? Marriage and/or death information?
Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

looking for information/records Darke co, Ohio for Hodge

pismart20031 — 2 Feb 2007 8:55:36 GMT

I am searching for any info from Darke co,Ohio on the Hodge families.

Looking for " Ersilla Bliss & Samuel Weaver"

r3d6s — 14 Jan 2007 11:09:51 GMT

Ersilla Bliss, daughter of, Nathaniel and Eliza Bliss,looking for information on my G-grandparents, any help is appreciated. Thank You.

Looking for information on my Great-Grandmother

r3d6s — 11 Jan 2007 1:10:22 GMT

Looking for information on Ersilla (J. or D.) Bliss, b. 1860 had a son b. 1894, Virgil E. Bliss. She was d/o Nathaniel and Eliza Bliss, m. Samuel J. Weaver in 1900. What became of them both, Ersilla and Samuel J. Weaver? Virgil E. (Bliss) took last name of Weaver. Not sure if Samuel J. Weaver was his real father or if he adopted Virgil. I heard Ersilla (Bliss)Weaver remarried and lived in Cleveland, Ohio area, she owned a hotel there before her death, but not sure of new last name. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

Looking for personal recollections of Raymond Clayton Stump, b. 1903, Darke Co., OH; m. Doris Rickert, 1927, Darke Co., OH

estumpf173 — 5 Jan 2007 3:51:41 GMT

Looking for personal recollections of Raymond Clayton Stump, b. 1903, Darke Co., OH. He married Doris Rickert, 1927, Darke Co., OH. He lived in that area most of his life. He was a farmer and worked at a saw mill. Family stories, personal recollections, remembrances, etc. I have the dates already. Thanks for your help

Phillip Coons, Almira Founts, Benjamin Founts

davelifethoughts — 4 Jan 2007 11:52:55 GMT

Almira Founts married Philip Coons(Koons)5 May 1861. Phillip was born 17 Sept 1839, Fairfield OH

Almira, b Mar 1840, was daughter of Benjamin and Susan Founts, old residents of Darke County;

children:
Flora, born Nov, 1862
Elizabeth S., born Nov. 9, 1865
Luanua, born April 27, 1868
Leroy W., born August 23, 1871
Harry P., born Dec. 9, 1874, died 1879
Cleo W., born Aug. 26, 1878, died 1879

Phillip Coons was son of William W Coons and Elizabeth Schooley.

Seek information about Nellie Stump, b. 1899, OH, m. 1920, Marion Sutton, b. 1899, Oh

estumpf173 — 3 Jan 2007 1:05:54 GMT

Nellie I. Stump, daughter of David and Amanda S. (Clayton) Stump, born March 1899, Darke County, Ohio; died December 16, 1975, Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, and buried at McFarren Cemetery, Liberty, Wells County, Indiana.
Nellie married Marion Franklin Sutton, May 15, 1920, Darke County, Ohio. Marion was born July 17, 1899, Wells County, Indiana. He was the son of John Jones Sutton and Louise A. Lee of Wells County, Indiana. Marion died February 6, 1970, Wells County, Indiana, and was buried in McFarren Cemetery, Liberty, Wells County, Indiana.
Nellie’s issue:
i. Cleo D. Sutton, born about 1920, Ohio.
ii. Robert J. Sutton, born about 1922, Indiana.
iii. Bertha M. Sutton, born about 1926, Indiana.
iv. Berry E. Sutton, born about 1928, Ohio.
v. Richard F. Sutton, born about July 1929, Ohio.

Seeking information on Viola F. Stump, b. 1894, Darke Co., OH & Andrew Crist, b. 1879, Darke Co., OH, married 1915

estumpf173 — 1 Jan 2007 10:25:45 GMT

Viola F. Stump, daughter of David and Jennie R. (Bricker) Stump, born April 5, 1894, near Mount Zion, Jackson Township, Darke County, Ohio; died February 19, 1936, Union City, Randolph County, Indiana, and was buried in New Lisbon Cemetery, Randolph County, Indiana.
Viola married Andrew Clayton Crist, March 2, 1915, Darke County, Ohio. Andrew was born August 1879, Hill Grove Township, Darke County, Ohio. His parents were William and Hannah Crist. William was born December 1832 in Virginia. Hannah was born April 1848, Ohio.
Andrew lived in Darke County, Ohio, in 1920. In 1930 Andrew he was living in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana. Their children were:
i. Evelyn M. Crist, born about February 1916, Darke County, Ohio.
ii. Fern J. Crist, born about March 1917, Darke County, Ohio, who married a Guffery.
iii. Robert I. Crist, born about March 1919, Darke County, Ohio.
iv. Mary E. Crist, born about 1921, Darke County, Ohio.
v. Ralph L. Crist, born about 1924, Randolph County, Indiana.
vi. Helen I. Crist, born about 1925, Randolph County, Indiana.
vii. Donald E. Crist, born about December 1926, Randolph County, Indiana.
viii. James L. Crist, born about August 1928, Randolph County, Indiana.
ix. Betty Crist, born after 1930.
Appreciate any information, especially information about Andrew Crist, date of death, place, and burial.

Seeking information about Cora Stump b. 1892, OH, m. Albert R. Medford, b. 1892, OH, m. 12 May 1911, Darke Co., OH

estumpf173 — 31 Dec 2006 9:52:32 GMT

Seeking information about Cora Stump, b. 1892, Darke County, OH., died 2 Jun 1929, Summit Co., OH, m. Albert Russell Medford, b. Feb 9, 1892, Darke Co., OH, died Dec 28, 1959, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. Had two children: Lavern C Medford(male), b. 1913, OH, and Augusta E. Medford, b. abt Jun 1915, OH. I have U.S. Census information. Looking for additional information about these people, any stories about them, what happened to their children. Any help appreciated

Seeking information about David M. Stump, m. Jennie Bricker, 1891, Darke Co., OH

estumpf173 — 30 Dec 2006 11:41:26 GMT

Seeking information on David M. Stump who m. Jennie R. Bricker, 1891, Darke Co., OH. David Michael Stump, b. 1864, Darke Co., OH; died 1929. Jennie b. 1875, OH, died 1898, Darke Co., OH. David remarried to Amanda Alice Clayton, 1898, Mercer Co., OH. Amanda was born 1878, Mercer Co., OH, died 1939, Darke Co., OH. Children by Jennie: Cora E. Stump, b. 1892, Darke Co., OH; Viola Stump, b. 1894, Darke Co., OH; and, Esther, b. 1897, Mercer Co., OH. Children by Amanda: Nellie Stump, b. 1899, Darke Co., OH; Opal Stump, b. 1900, Darke Co., OH; Raymond Stump, b. 1903, Darke Co., OH; Lester Stump, b. 1905, Darke Co., OH; Glen Stump, b. 1908, Darke Co., OH; Resden Stump, b. 1912, Darke Co., OH; and, Clev Stump, b. 1919, OH. Any additional information would be helpful, especially obituaries, personal recollections, etc.

Seeking information about Clara Stump married to Luther Bothast, 1913, Greenville, Ohio

estumpf173 — 28 Dec 2006 11:25:34 GMT

Clara Etta Stump daughter of George and Rebecca Adaline (Miller) Stump, born March 6, 1893, Mississinewa Township, Darke County, Ohio, died July 2, 1916, Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, and was buried in Lisbon Cemetery, Randolph County, Indiana. She married Luther Henry Bothast, October 22, 1913, Greenville, Darke County, Ohio. Luther was born October 22, 1892, Union City, Randolph County, Indiana. He was the son of George H. and Jenny (Grimm) Bothast of Randolph County, Indiana.
During the three years of their wedded life, they lived in Darke County, Ohio. In 1920 he was living with is parents in Washington Twp., Darke County, Ohio. Luther had remarried to an Asa, 1929. In 1930 his occupation was a physician of Naturopathy, a system of medicine using natural remedies. He was living in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. In 1942 he was living in Liberty, Union County, Indiana.
Clara's issue: Harold Hershel Bothast, born October 6, 1914, Union City, Randolph County, Indiana, and died May 25, 1984, Harmony, Union County, Indiana.

Seeking information about Bessie Stump who married Earl Harvey Caupp

estumpf173 — 28 Dec 2006 1:16:56 GMT

Bessie Jane Stump George and Rebecca Adaline (Miller) Stump, born April 2, 1890, Mississinewa Township, Darke County, Ohio; died January 23, 1978, at the Community Care Center, Portland, Jay County, Indiana, and was buried in Raper Chapel Cemetery, Union City, Indiana.
She married Earl Harvey Caupp, November 27, 1912, Greenville, Darke County, Ohio. He was the son of Daniel and Louisa Caupp. He was born April 8, 1883, Union City, Darke County, Ohio; and, died April 5, 1959, Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
In 1918 they lived at 313 Main Street, Union City, Darke Co., Ohio. Earl was a machinist working for Titan Engineering Co., Union City, Darke County, Ohio. He was tall, medium built, grey eyes, and brown hair. In 1920 they were living in Jackson Twp., Darke Co., Ohio. In 1930 they lived in Randolph County, Indiana. He was working as a farmer on Goodman Road. In 1942 he was living in Jay County, Indiana. She was a Jehovah's Witness.

Seeking information about Rebecca J Stump who married Gettinger, Flatter, Arnond

estumpf173 — 26 Dec 2006 10:14:47 GMT

Rebecca J. Stump dau. of Henry Cliffon and Catharine (Stover) Stump, b. 1859, Darke Co, Ohio; d. Jun 26, 1898, Erastus, Mercer Co, Ohio, and was buried in Swamp College Cemetery, Mercer Co/, Ohio. Rebecca m. Andrew J. Flatter, Apr 16, 1876, Darke Co, Ohio. He d abt 1877 -1880. Rebecca m. John Gettinger abt 1880-1881. He was b. abt 1852. John d. abt 1883. Rebecca m. George Arnold, Feb 9, 1884, Darke Co., Ohio. He was born Feb 1854, Ohio. No issue is known by Andrew Flatter.
Rebecca's issue by John Gettinger: Henry Daniel Gettinger, b. Jun 1, 1881, Jackson Twp, Darke Co., Ohio; m. a Minny in 1893.
Rebecca's issue by George Arnold: (1) Bertha Arnold, born Dec 1884, Ohio; m. Oscar F. Sharp, abt 1903. He was b Nov 14, 1880, Darke Co, Ohio, son of John C. and Olive Amanda Searls Sharp. Bertha had two children by Oscar: Orville Sharp, b/ abt 1907, Darke Co., Ohio; and, Ruth Sharp, b. abt 1909, Darke Co., Ohio. M (2) Zora Esther Arnold, b. Feb 1886, Ohio; married Ira “Harry” Henry Deweese, abt 1903. Ira was b. Nov 28, 1876, Darke Co., Ohio. Esther and Ira had two children, Otis L. Dewese, b. about 1906, Darke Co., Ohio, and d. February 5, 1983, Darke Co., Ohio. Esther d. May 31, 1968, Darke Co, Ohio. Ira d. Dec 4, 1939, Darke Co, Ohio. (3) Oscar Deo Arnold, b. Sep 9, 1889, Union City, Darke County, Ohio, m. Eva abt 1921. Oscar was the son of Christian and Elizabeth Arnold of Preble County, Ohio, in 1870. They had the following children: Robert L. Arnold, b/ 1922, Ind; Kenneth D. Arnold, b about 1923, Ind; Rodger B. Arnold, b. abt 1925; Joe E. Arnold, b. about Sep 1927, Ind; and, Ella J. Arnold, b. abt Sept 1929, Ind. (4) Leona Arnold, born May 1893, Indiana.

Cassel Corner

Dan Kerber — 16 Feb 2002 12:56:32 GMT

I came across an old map of Darke County and found a place called Cassel Corner. It is at the North East corner of Southeastern Rd and Versailles Rd. about 4 miles south of
Versailles in Darke Coumty. Why was it called Cassel Corner? Does anyone know about it?

Seeking information on Isaac Wilson, 1824, OH-Dec 30, 1870, Darke Co., OH

estumpf173 — 4 Dec 2006 3:16:16 GMT

Seeking information on Isaac Wilson, born 1824, Ohio, died Dec 30, 1870, Darke Co., OH; married to Catherine Stump, sons David S. Wilson (1846-1851); Hiram G. Wilson (1849-1915); and, Henry B. Wilson, 1860-1936.

Albenda Dodd Cora Netzley

A_Pocsi — 1 Dec 2006 8:49:20 GMT

Albenda Dodd 1864---1954 Cora Netzley 1875---1921 married to William Dull any info will be helpful