Defiance - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Dutch Street

luvzsun — 2009-11-08 23:43:43Z

What was the person's name that lived on Dutch St. and in which census did you find them there?

Photos Found in Attic

hawkman_ohio — 2009-11-08 09:43:27Z

I sent this out to the mailing list 2 years ago and decided to post it on the Message Board as some people don't get the mailing list. Plus, the webpage address has changed due to Geocities closing.

http://hawkmanohio.tripod.com/putnam.html

A cousin at my Michael Family reunion in Putnam County, Ohio found some photos in a box in their attic. They believe the photos to be of MICHAEL relation or intermarried families.

I scanned the photos and placed them online in hopes of finding people who may know who some of the pictures are, as most do not have any names on them.

There may be photos in this collection of some families that have moved out of the area but are still linked to NW Ohio. If you have any knowledge of who any of these may be, please feel free to email me at hawkman_ohio@yahoo.com.

Some surnames that appear on the photos are Michael, Ridenour, Prowant, Eggleston, Andrews, Zickefoose, Wilson, Gray, Campbell, Myers, Pendleton and Weiss.

Re: Sebastien Rietschlin, 1873

Mesa1951 — 2009-10-25 21:20:45Z

Hi Amy,
What would like to know about the Ritschlin/ Rietschlin/ Ruetschlin family. One of my greatgrandmothers was Philomena Rietschlin who married August Enis. I have the Ruetschlin family back to the 1600 from church records from Reinach Switzerland.

Jim Williamson jamesw390@gmail.com

Re: Help needed

dkikuchi — 2009-10-03 03:04:25Z

Thank you, thank you, thank you! The maps help but I still need 1880 and 1870, if there is one. You are very kind.

Dutch Street

blinnemeier — 2009-10-02 15:04:27Z

Does anyone know the location of Dutch street in Hicksville or if it was changed to another name? I can't seem to locate it on a current map and have found it on a early 1900's census record.
Thanks!

Re: Help needed

blinnemeier — 2009-10-02 14:21:31Z

1890 plat book

http://www.defiance-county.com/engineer/1890platbook.htm

Re: Help needed

blinnemeier — 2009-10-02 14:03:13Z

Here is an 1866 plat map book online.

http://www.defiance-county.com/engineer/1866platbook.htm

If that doesn't help you, let me know. I may have an 1880 plat map in my files.

Old Defiance Co. Schools--One Rooms, Catholic, Etc. UPDATE

oldohioschools — 2009-09-29 23:54:27Z

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

http://www.oldohioschools.com/defiance%20county.htm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Help needed

dkikuchi — 2009-09-29 01:34:03Z

I am (still) searching for the Schliesser Cemetery in which Johann Joachim Spadholtz (Spatholt), my G-G-grandfather, was buried in 1872, according to the St. Peter, Florida, Church Records. In the 1870 and 1880 censuses, a Schliesser family lived close to the Johann and Johanna Spadholtz family which was outside Jewell on Flory Road. The Schliesser house was north, in Adams Twp. and the Spatholtz house just inside what became Richland. I do not have an 1880 plot map of the land holdings. Can some tell me how to get an 1880 map on the internet, scan one and send it to me, or at least tell me where the Schliesser property was so I can try to find the suspected burials there?

Re: Joseph Jerome Cooper-marriage lookup

CaroleJG — 2009-09-23 13:32:05Z

Thank you so much for the information. Joseph Jerome Cooper was the brother of my gr gr grandmother Calista Cooper Haskins....The Vanniman family also tie into Calista's husbands family... Amazing how these familes intermarried.
Thankyou again.
Carole in CA

Re: Joseph Jerome Cooper-marriage lookup

luvzsun — 2009-09-22 04:41:28Z

Fidelia's maiden name was BLAIR. She was the d/o Wright Blair and Jane PRINDLE, both born in NY.

After Jerome died, Fidelia lived with her sister Nancy in Edgerton, Williams, OH. In 1910 Nancy BLAIR was 69 and single and between 1910 and 1915, Nancy married John CHILCOTE. Nancy was b 30 Sep 1844 OH and d 15 Dec 1915 in Edgerton.

Nancy, "Phidelia" and their 6 siblings are with their parents in the 1860 St. Joseph, Williams, OH census. Among the 6 siblings are Wright and Dwight, both 2.

I believe Fidelia was first married to Isaac E. VANNIMAN, ca 1866, with whom she had 6 children through 1880, possibly more. Fidelia was 30+ years younger than Isaac. Two of their children were probably twins; Harry and Harriet both b ca 1871.

Fidelia was at least Isaac's second wife. He was first married to Hannah BEVINGTON with whom he had 8 known children.

I am not related.

Joseph Jerome Cooper-marriage lookup

CaroleJG — 2009-09-21 16:35:48Z

When Joseph Jerome Cooper died in Edgerton,Wms.Co OH 1909, he was married. Mrs.Joseph Cooper was informant for the death certificate. In 1900 census, Gerome J Cooper is listed and wife is Fidelia C.b Sept 1846 and they are living in Defiance Co. I would like to find the marriage date/and Fidelia's surname. 1900 census states they had been married 12 yrs and she was the mother of 8 children - 7 living...in 1900 census there are no children listed.
Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Obit. Look-up for Chauncie Yarlott

Leetta__Yarlot__Yarlott — 2009-09-19 17:35:06Z

Mary Elser Yarlot(t) was married to my Greatgrandfather, Winfield SCOTT Yarlot. I have a picture of him. Do you have pictures and if so would you share them with me ?
You can find me on aol and my screenname is seasidebumette. You could just email them to me if you like. Any other info would be appreciated, too.

Thanks, Leetta Yarlot

Re: Obit. Look-up for Chauncie Yarlott

Leetta__Yarlot__Yarlott — 2009-09-19 02:43:23Z

Do you have any photos with Scott Yarlott in them ?? Do you know where was buried ?

Thanks, Leetta Yarlot(t)

Re: 6 Corners Cemetery look up

blinnemeier — 2009-09-01 15:00:35Z

Carole,
You should have just emailed me directly....
But Jefferson Dutterer 1857-1920
Jennie A. 1874-1948
Joe 1906-19_
Clara 1901-1977
Buried in section 1 row 8
I have found that the row numbers aren't necessarily correct. But the graves are listed in order.
Becky

6 Corners Cemetery look up

CaroleJG — 2009-08-31 18:02:31Z

Jefferson Dutterer, Jennie A Dutterer,Joe Dutterer are buried in 6 Corners cemetery per the index book. I would appreciated knowing dates and info in the Cemetery book on these persons.
Thank you for your help
Carole in CA

Marriage record look up

CaroleJG — 2009-08-31 17:57:51Z

Jefferson Dutterer/Dutter m ca 1896 - per 1900 Mark, Defiance Co OH census. Wife's name on future census, same locations, is Jennie. I would appreciate any help in finding exact date.
Carole in CA

Re: HELP

luvzsun — 2009-08-31 00:26:17Z

Susanna GUSLER, b 10 Nov 1844 Wood Co. OH, d 28 Dec 1926 in Mark, Defiance, OH. She was the widow of David, her father was John SNYDER bp PA and her mother's maiden name was - MUSSER bp PA. The informant on her death cert was Clinton Gusler, Hicksville, OH. Susanna was buried 30 Dec 1926 in Lost Creek Cemetery.

In the 1850 Bloom, Wood, OH census, John Snyder's probable wife was Mary.

I can't find a death cert for David although he supposedly died 13 Feb 1918 in Hicksville.

Isaac RIGEL, b 5 Nov 1841 OH, d 15 Oct 1915. He was a farmer, was married, his father was Jeremiah and his mother's maiden name was Barbara STUDAY. The informant on his death cert was Isaac Rigel, Hicksville. Isaac was buried 18 Oct 1915 in Forest Home Cemetery.

Rebecca RIGEL, b 5 May 1848 Crawford Co. OH, d 27 Jun 1937 Hicksville, OH. She was the widow of Isaac, her father was George KINTNER bp Columbiana Co. OH and her mother's maiden name was Suzanna HOCKER bp Dauphin, PA. The informant on his death cert was Mrs. Lydia ?HINSCH, Hicksville, OH. Rebecca was buried 30 Jun 1937 in Hicksville.

I am not related.

Re: Six Corners Cemetery

CaroleJG — 2009-08-07 11:41:33Z

I have the Defiance Co OH Cemeteries Index and there the following Strain listed:
Luetta, Merton P, Roy. They are buried in Lost Creek Cemetery in Farmer Twp. Code in the index is FA-32 Vol 1; pg 319.

Re: Six Corners Cemetery

CaroleJG — 2009-08-07 03:18:13Z

I have the Defiance Co Cemeteries Index (both books) but I need to know what the cemetery info, birth and death dates and anything else on the tombstone, for a
Roxce Wilks (maybe a misprint in the index because her name at death was Wilkins) She was born Roxce Rose, m1 John Dillon; m2 Robert Wilkins. Her niece Lucinda J Haskins has the exact same index info.
She is buried in 6 Corners Cemetery. Per the index the coding is HC-37; Vol 4; pg 28.
I have no idea what the identity of the other Wilks listed in the index, but they are not buried in Six Corners.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Carole in CA

Re: Train Wreck 1930's

luvzsun — 2009-08-13 02:50:56Z

What were the girls' names?

Re: Riverside Cemetery Defiance

luvzsun — 2009-04-30 04:07:42Z

What info do you hope will be on the gravestone?

There is probably more on her death cert:
Born 22 Aug 1824 "Clarmount" (Clermont) Co. OH, residence 821 Jefferson Ave., Defiance, d 23 Dec 1910, marital status blank, father John MULLEN bp PA, mother Elisabeth FIRESTONE bp PA, informant Lydia ?DRESSER, Defiance, OH. Cause of death carcinoma of the forehead per Dr. J. J. Reynolds, Defiance. Buried 26 Dec 1910, Riverside Cemetery.

For obits or cemetery records, see http://www.defiance.lib.oh.us/genealogy.asp

Re: Six Corners Cemetery

Todd_Gerber — 2009-08-07 11:36:37Z

Thanks for the info. Since I posted this, I've found the sexton for Six Corners. Unfortunately, they just didn't record much in terms of additional information back in 1906.

Re: Six Corners Cemetery

Todd_Gerber — 2009-08-07 11:46:13Z

Thanks for the info. Yes, Roy, Luetta, and Merton are related - Roy's the brother of George Strain. Roy, Luetta, and Merton were killed in a train/car crash in 1935.

Todd

Six Corners Cemetery

Todd_Gerber — 2009-07-13 22:11:22Z

I'm wondering if anyone has a contact for the Six Corners Cemetery? I'm trying to locate members of the Strain family and I believe they may be at Six Corners.

Thanks.

Todd Gerber

Re: Defiance County, Ohio and Calhoun County, Michigan

Todd_Gerber — 2009-07-13 21:08:50Z

I have one as well, from Hicksville to Albion, Calhoun Co, MI. In this case, it was for work in Albion at the Hay Wheel company. Was your family a "Strain" family?

Todd Gerber

Re: Six Corners Cemetery

Todd_Gerber — 2009-07-23 21:29:53Z

Thanks. Send an email off to you.

Riverside Cemetery Defiance

karynmullen8260 — 2009-04-29 13:23:48Z

I am looking for a grave inscription for Jean R. Dunn in riverside cemetery.
Born Aug. 22, 1824
died Dec. 23, 1910

Re: Riverside Cemetery Defiance

karynmullen8260 — 2009-04-30 12:20:42Z

I was hoping it would confirm husbands name

Re: HELP

heartnurse13 — 2009-08-27 08:03:56Z

I have Snyders and Kintners in my family line. My G-great grandmother was a Kintner and she married a Mason, and they lived in Defiance County Ohio. I also have pics of family with these names.

Re: BOLINGER-MORRIS family in PA, OH and IN

ThomasKer2 — 2009-08-07 20:48:22Z

I'm not related to this family.

For MICHIGAN references use -

Michigan Genealogical Death Indexing System (FREE and searchable)

Michigan did not require “by law” birth & death registrations until 1867.
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/gendisx/search2.htm

Michigan did not require “by law” birth and death registration until 1867.

Michigan Vital Records –
http://search.labs.familysearch.org/

Try -
Michigan Death Records 1897 to 1920 [actual death certificate image]
USE the ADVANCED search option
http://www.seekingmichigan.org

http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/dibeanindex/search_archives.a...

Re: JOSEPH BAUMAN

4aLsw — 2009-08-19 01:57:22Z

My great grandfather was Joseph Bauman born in 1844 in Germany. Came to US in 1853 and lived in Dayton Ky in 1900.

Re: Six Corners Cemetery

randbsanders — 2009-08-07 02:36:20Z

Hi Todd,

Saw your post on Six Corners. You may also want to contact Brown Funeral home in Hicksville. They may have the name of the caretaker of Six Corners. They were very helpful to me a few years back when I was looking for information about Lost Creek cemetary, which is just up the road.

Thanks.

B Sanders

Re: Douglass Stuart

jseni1952 — 2009-07-10 20:58:16Z

John F. Stuart death certificate lists Born 1853
He died in Paulding,Ohio 1936 Spouse listed as Mary..

I couldn't find Amy..

I did find the death of Ozious/ Ozias Douglas
Born July 1,1865 Paulding
Died. March 29,1939 Bettsville,Seneca Cty
Married: Burial Pleasant Union Cem. Old Fort,Oh
Father Leroy Born Ohio
Mother: Unknown Born ohio

I am nor related just trying to help

BOLINGER-MORRIS family in PA, OH and IN

muller1938 — 2009-07-02 02:14:54Z

Looking for information on the family of George Washington BOLINGERr (1828-1882) and Lavinia MORRIS (1827-aft. 1880). George was b. in MD while Lavinia was b. in PA. The family moved to OHIO and then to Huntington Co., IN. Lavinia is a distant cousin of my wife. I have lots of information on the MORRIS family, but very little (see below) on the BOLINGER line.

Willing to share information.

Bill Muller
muller1938@yahoo.com

Descendants of Johannes Bollinger

Generation No. 1

1. Johannes1 Bollinger was born 1794 in MD. He married Margaret Fehr. She was born 1798 in PA.

Child of Johannes Bollinger and Margaret Fehr is:
+ 2 i. George Washington2 Bolinger, born Dec 21, 1828 in Baltimore, MD; died Feb 17, 1882 in Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN.

Generation No. 2

2. George Washington2 Bolinger (Johannes1 Bollinger)1,2,3,4 was born Dec 21, 1828 in Baltimore, MD4, and died Feb 17, 1882 in Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN. He married Lavina Morris5,6,7,8,9,10 in IN, daughter of John ?? and Mary Cowell. She was born Abt. 1827 in of Greene Co., PA11,12.

More About George Washington Bolinger:
Occupation: Farmer13

Marriage Notes for George Bolinger and Lavina Bolinger:
Could this be the family of Lavina Morris and George Bolinger?

Household Record 1880 United States Census

Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Mother's
Birthplace Birthplace
George BOLINGER Self M Male W 56 OH Farmer MD MD
Lavina BOLINGER Wife M Female W 50 PA Keeping House PA PA
Liddie BOLINGER Dau S Female W 20 OH OH PA
Lincoln BOLINGER Son Male W 19 OH OH PA
Hannah BOLINGER Dau Female W 14 OH OH PA

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Source Information:
Census Place Jackson, Huntington, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254285
NA Film Number T9-0285
Page Number 553B
=====================================

More About George Bolinger and Lavina Bolinger:
Marriage: IN

Children of George Bolinger and Lavina Bolinger are:
+ 3 i. John3 Bolinger, born Abt. 1850 in OH.
4 ii. Margaret Bolinger14,15, born Abt. 1851 in OH.
5 iii. George Washington Bolinger, Jr.16,17, born Abt. 1852 in OH.

More About George Washington Bolinger, Jr.:
Occupation: 1870, Boatman

6 iv. Edward Bolinger18,19, born Abt. 1854 in IN.

More About Edward Bolinger:
Occupation: 1870, Boatman

7 v. Joseph Bolinger20,21, born Abt. 1858 in IN.
8 vi. Liddie Bolinger22,23,24,25, born Abt. 1860 in OH25.
9 vii. Lincoln Bolinger26,27,28, born Abt. 1861 in OH28.
10 viii. Hannah Bolinger29,30,31, born Abt. 1866 in OH31.

Generation No. 3

3. John3 Bolinger (George Washington2, Johannes1 Bollinger)32,33,34 was born Abt. 1850 in OH34. He married Nancy E. Moore34 Apr 21, 1872. She was born 1853 in Mich.34.

More About John Bolinger:
Occupation: 1880, Farmer

More About John Bolinger and Nancy Moore:
Marriage: Apr 21, 1872

Children of John Bolinger and Nancy Moore are:
11 i. Charley4 Bolinger34, born Abt. 1878 in Mich.34.
12 ii. Edwin Bolinger34, born Abt. 1880 in Mich.34.

Endnotes

1. Fox, Ronald R. (comp.), DESCENDANTS OF JOHN MORRIS AND MARY COWELL, p. 1.
2. U.S. Census, 1850 for Franklin Twp., Greene Co., PA ( p. 259), "Electronic."
3. U.S. Census, 1860 for Tiffin, Defiance Co., OH (p. 147 [p. 418]), "Electronic."
4. U.S. Census, 1880 for Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN (ED 210, p. 553), "Electronic."
5. IGI Index (Family Group Record), "Electronic."
6. Fox, Ronald R. (comp.), DESCENDANTS OF JOHN MORRIS AND MARY COWELL, p. 1.
7. U.S. Census, 1870 for Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN, "Electronic."
8. U.S. Census, 1850 for Franklin Twp., Greene Co., PA ( p. 259), "Electronic."
9. U.S. Census, 1860 for Tiffin, Defiance Co., OH (p. 147 [p. 418]), "Electronic."
10. U.S. Census, 1880 for Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN (ED 210, p. 553), "Electronic."
11. IGI Index (Family Group Record), "Electronic."
12. U.S. Census, 1880 for Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN (ED 210, p. 553), "Electronic."
13. 1880 Census, IGI Index (Household Record), "Electronic."
14. U.S. Census, 1850 for Franklin Twp., Greene Co., PA ( p. 259), "Electronic."
15. U.S. Census, 1860 for Tiffin, Defiance Co., OH (p. 147 [p. 418]), "Electronic."
16. U.S. Census, 1870 for Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN, "Electronic."
17. U.S. Census, 1860 for Tiffin, Defiance Co., OH (p. 147 [p. 418]), "Electronic."
18. U.S. Census, 1870 for Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN, "Electronic."
19. U.S. Census, 1860 for Tiffin, Defiance Co., OH (p. 147 [p. 418]), "Electronic."
20. U.S. Census, 1870 for Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN, "Electronic."
21. U.S. Census, 1860 for Tiffin, Defiance Co., OH (p. 147 [p. 418]), "Electronic."
22. 1880 Census, IGI Index (Household Record), "Electronic."
23. U.S. Census, 1870 for Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN, "Electronic."
24. U.S. Census, 1860 for Tiffin, Defiance Co., OH (p. 147 [p. 418]), "Electronic."
25. U.S. Census, 1880 for Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN (ED 210, p. 553), "Electronic."
26. 1880 Census, IGI Index (Household Record), "Electronic."
27. U.S. Census, 1870 for Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN, "Electronic."
28. U.S. Census, 1880 for Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN (ED 210, p. 553), "Electronic."
29. 1880 Census, IGI Index (Household Record), "Electronic."
30. U.S. Census, 1870 for Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN, "Electronic."
31. U.S. Census, 1880 for Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., IN (ED 210, p. 553), "Electronic."
32. U.S. Census, 1850 for Franklin Twp., Greene Co., PA ( p. 259), "Electronic."
33. U.S. Census, 1860 for Tiffin, Defiance Co., OH (p. 147 [p. 418]), "Electronic."
34. U.S. Census, 1880 for Huron, Wayne Co., Mich. (ED 255, p. 185), "Electronic."

Henry SMITH - Defiance Co., OH

dclcranch — 2009-04-09 23:07:03Z

I am looking for information on Henry Smith and his family of Sherwood and Defiance, Ohio. They had five children: Florence, Edward, Clara, Mildred and Charles. Charles died in 1917 at the age of 11. Mildred is my grandmother who is buried in Riverside Cemetery in Defiance.

Re: Henry SMITH - Defiance Co., OH

flintastic — 2009-04-10 20:36:22Z

http://search.labs.familysearch.org
Register to use this free site. Ohio death certificates
1908-1953. I found these. Might gives you some information.

Re: Help needed

flintastic — 2009-04-20 22:13:18Z

I found 2 death certificates of Spadholtz in Defiance.
They are buried in Florida cemetery in Henry county.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GScid=...

Defiance County, Ohio and Calhoun County, Michigan

blinnemeier — 2009-06-04 19:05:55Z

Just wondering if anyone knows of a connection between Defiance County, Ohio and Calhoun County, Michigan. I have two lines from two different families that appear to lead from OH to MI. Or if there was some sort of draw to MI in the first half of 1900.

Re: Six Corners Cemetery

blinnemeier — 2009-07-23 15:32:11Z

If you have other surnames you like me to check from that transcription, you can email me directly at bpeconge@hotmail.com.

Re: Six Corners Cemetery

blinnemeier — 2009-07-23 15:29:38Z

I don't have a contact number but I do have a copy of the cemetery transcription and I don't see any Strain's listed. The transcription was done in 1981. Have you tried Forest Home or Spindler Hinsch if they were in or around the Hicksville area?

Re: Defiance County, Ohio and Calhoun County, Michigan

blinnemeier — 2009-07-23 15:11:01Z

Not sure about the Hay Wheel company and it wasn't Strain. My family was Haskins. I don't have my notes with me right now, but I'm pretty it was one of my Miller lines. Lucky me, I have 2 lines of Millers!!

Train Wreck 1930's

blinnemeier — 2009-08-10 15:14:15Z

Does anyone know of a vehicle and train wreck in the 1930's that killed 2 teenage girls from the Hicksville area? Would like to get more information on this.

Help needed

kidelores — 2009-04-20 05:15:37Z

I have two concerns. 1) my ancestors are buried in Schliesser Cemetery in Defiance of Henry County. Does anyone know where Schliesser Cemetery is? I suspect it is a family cemetery. My two ancestors were buried there in the 1870s. 2) Does anyone have access to the records of St. John's Lutheran Church in Defiance? And could you do a look-up for me? I live in Hawaii . . . My maternal ancestors were the Spadholtz family from near Jewell. I am going to Germany in July and am looking for all relatives, past and present. There was a Friedrich Spatholt or Spadholtz in Defiance (name spelled Sütholc in 1880; Svadholtz in 1900; Suodholtz in 1910, Gerdholz in 1920). His wife's name was Maggie or Margaret Schatz. They must have been members of St. John's Lutheran. Mahalo! Dolly Kikuchi

Re: Help needed

kidelores — 2009-04-21 02:23:24Z

Thank you very much. They were my Great-grandmother and one of her sons. The information I need can be found only in the St. John Church records, I believe. The family I referred to in the previous message have to have been relatives but I never before knew they existed. Perhaps the Defiance Church Record would give some clue of birthdate, where born, etc. for Friedrich. The census does not hold the information I need. The many ways that the last name was spelled only complicate matters. But thank you very, very much.

Douglass Stuart

ivygirl328 — 2009-07-10 18:04:04Z

I am looking for information on:

Amy E. Colbeck Douglass Stuart born 1838 in Ohio. Census reports show her at age 32 in 1870 and 42 in 1880. I have another source that shows her maiden name may have been Colby. Her parents place of birth is listed as Ireland on the census form.

Married to LeRoy "Douglas" Douglass
Leroy passed 08 Feb 1879 (Civil War 1862-1864 Union) at age 43.

Children:
Orville N. Douglass 1859
Eli Douglass 1862
Ozious Douglass 1865
Emily Douglass 1866
William Franklin Douglass 1868-1940
Andrew M. Douglass 1871
Mary Ellen Douglass 1873
Levi Douglass 1877
Lydia Arrilla Douglass 1879

Married John F. Stuart on 22 Oct 1881 in Paulding County, Ohio

John F. Stuart 1853-1936 buried in Paulding County, Ohio (Cemetery Index I) but Amey/Amy is not there.

Any help anyone can give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Rev. Tedrow, Sherwood Ohio for Deceased Amy Stuart

ivygirl328 — 2009-07-28 21:05:02Z

I am attempting to locate where Amy M. Colbeck Douglass Stuart is resting. The only information I have from her obit dated 09 February 1888 is listed below. I was hoping someone would have information on the church/cemetery that Rev. Tedrow was affliated with in 1888. Thank you.

"Amy M. Stuart Died--At her residence in Crane township on Saturday, February 4th, 1888. Funeral February 6th, conducted by Rev. Tedrow, of Sherwood, and was largely attended. Deceased was an old resident and well and favorably known in the neighborhood where she resided."

Re: Douglass Stuart

ivygirl328 — 2009-07-11 20:08:14Z

Thank you for the assistance. I have seen her referenced as Mary Ellen before...Amy "Mary Ellen" Douglass Stuart.

The census report I have for her at age 11 lists her as Amy. I'm not sure where the nick name came from.

Re: Henry SMITH - Defiance Co., OH

MLS919 — 2009-04-10 13:45:34Z

Could this be Henry as a child with his parents? The birth year is a little off, but the parent's birthplaces are the same as Henry gave in the 1920 census.

Source Citation: Year: 1870
Census Place: Washington, Defiance, Ohio
Roll: M593_1195; Page: 202
Name: Henry Smith
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1860
Age in 1870: 10
Birthplace: Ohio
Post Office: Evandale

Jacob Smith, 53, Farmer, Value of Real Estate: $2000, Value of Personal Estate: $700, b. Baden, GER
Sophia Smith, 49, Keeps House, b. Baden, GER
Charles Smith, 24, Farm Laborer, b. Baden, GER
John Smith, 22, Farm Laborer, b. Baden, GER
William Smith, 19, Farm Laborer, b. Baden, GER, attends school
Louis Smith, 15, Farm Laborer, b. OH, attends school
Emaline Smith, 13, b. OH, attends school
George Smith, 12, b. OH, attends school
Henry Smith, 10, b. OH, attends school
Emma Smith, 6, b. OH, attends school

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Here's the same family in 1880 but Henry isn't living in the household any longer.

Source Citation: Year: 1880
Census Place: Washington, Defiance, Ohio
Roll: T9_1011; Page: 240 B; Enumeration District: 240
Name: Jacob Smith
Home in 1880: Washington, Defiance, Ohio
Age: 62
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1818
Birthplace: Baden

Jacob Smith, Head, 62, Farmer, b. Baden, GER, parents b. Baden, GER
Sophie Smith, Wife, 58, Keeps House, b. Baden, GER, parents b. Baden, GER
George Smith, Son, 20, Farm Laborer, b. OH
Emma Smith, Daughter, Daughter, 15, at home, b. OH

Re: Henry SMITH - Defiance Co., OH -----Census

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You may have this information already but here's the family in census records from 1900
to 1930.

Source Citation: Year: 1900
Census Place: Defiance Ward 1, Defiance, Ohio
Roll: T623_1263 Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 4
Name: Henery Smith
Home in 1900: Defiance Ward 1, Defiance, Ohio
Age: 38
Birth Date: Feb 1862
Birthplace: Ohio

Living at 863 Washington Street
Henery Smith, Head, 38, b. Feb 1862, married 20 yrs., OH, GER, GER, Occupation: Butcher
Hattie Smith, Wife, 34, b. May 1866, mother of 5 children, 4 living, OH, OH, GER
Leo Smith, Son, 11, b. Jan 1889, OH, attends school
Florence Smith, Daughter, 6, b. Jan 1894, OH
Clara Smith, Daughter, 2, b. Feb. 1898, OH
Bryan Smith, Son, 2/12, b. Apr 1900, OH

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Source Citation: Year: 1910
Census Place: Delaware, Defiance, Ohio

Roll: T624_1177; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 10
Name: Henry B Smith
Age in 1910: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1862
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Germany
Mother's Birth Place: Germany

Henry B Smith, Head, 48, married 25 yrs., OH, GER, GER, Meat Cutter - Butcher Shop
Hattie Smith, Wife, 44, mother of 7 children, 6 living, OH, GER, GER
Florence Smith, Daughter, 16, OH, doesn't attend school
Clara E Smith, Daughter, 12, OH, attends school
Edward Smith, Son, 10, OH, attends school
Mildred Smith, Daughter, 8, OH, attends school
Charles Smith, 4, OH

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Source Citation: Year: 1920
Census Place: Delaware, Defiance, Ohio
Roll: T625_1376; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 10
Name: Henry B Smith
Home in 1920: Delaware, Defiance, Ohio
Age: 59 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Ohio

Living on Peach Avenue
Henry B Smith, Head, 59, b. OH, parents b. Baden, GER, Salesman - Butcher Shop
Hattie M Smith, Wife, 52, b. OH, GER, GER
Clara E Smith, Daughter, 22, OH, Bookkeeper - Garage
Edward B Smith, Son, 19, OH, Laborer - Works Out
Mildred Smith, Daughter, 17, attends school, OH

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Source Citation: Year: 1930
Census Place: Defiance, Defiance, Ohio
Roll: 1789; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 11
Name: Henry Smith
Home in 1930: Defiance, Defiance, Ohio
Age: 69
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Ohio

Living on Harrison St. - Owns Home, Value: $1500
Henry Smith, Head, 69, doesn't own radio, age at first marriage: 25, OH, GER, GER, No occupation
Hattie Smith, Wife, 65, age at first marriage: 23, OH, GER, GER
Edward Smith, Son, 26, Married, age at first marriage: 23, OH, Proprietor - Restaurant
Lillah Smith, Daughter-in-law, 22, age at first marriage: 19, OH, OH, OH, Waitress - Restaurant