Fairfield - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Henry & Lucinda Fleming Walters

nollster — 21 Jun 2008 9:54:22 GMT

Seeking Information on Henry Walters (b. Abt 1833) married to Lucinda Fleming from Clear Creek Township, Fairfield County, Ohio.

Have couple census records and spouse mentioned on son Edwards death certificate. He was living with a Susanah Walters born about 1795 in Maryland. Not sure if she is Grandparent? There was a large grouping of Walters in 1830 census under Abraham Walters, and 1840 census had Susan Walters with two sons? David and William.

Need help sorting out, thanks.

Margaret L. Streitenberger Collins b:19 Jan 1924 d:29 May 1999

tootle615 — 25 Aug 2008 2:20:41 GMT

Hello Board, I am researching the Furness family line and am currently searching for the family of Margaret (Maggie) Collins. She is related to my fathers maternal line (Furness)and my mother kept in touch with her for many years. I would love to be able to find her family and touch base. Any info appreciated.

Anyone have any info on the history of this home?

niclester24 — 10 Aug 2008 2:10:02 GMT

I am currently looking for info on my home. It was built in 1918. I have no family names but the address is 328 E. 5th Ave Lancaster, OH. If anybody has any info on this home that would be great. Thanks.

LANE, CAIN

quilterannette — 23 Aug 2008 11:40:16 GMT

I am looking for more information on Jesse Lane and Elizabeth Cain who were married on 12/18/1804 in Fairfield Co. I believe Jesse to be a nickname and have found a Greenberry and Elizabeth Lane in the 1840, 1850 and 1860 census with data that all fits with Jesse. Another Jesse Lane in the 1840 census is 20-30 yrs and I believe him to be a son of Greenberry and Elizabeth.

Is anyone working on Lane's or the Cain's--- I am trying to tie this Elizabeth into my family and believe she is the sister to John Cain of Perry County. My website shows the lineage of John Cain ---
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~brandt/Joh...

Thanks for any help!

Pickaway County - Unger family 1880s

lucille1959 — 12 May 2008 4:13:17 GMT

Any information on the Unger Family, living in
Walnut Township, Pickaway County, adopting a daughter
in 1889, would be appreciated.

David Boyer Fairfield County Ohio

tkfarrow — 9 Aug 2008 10:19:01 GMT

David Boyer son of Jacob Boyer age 20 in the 1850 Fairfield County Ohio census may be the Eli I am searching. Does anyone have info on David?

Eli Boyer of Canal Winchester married Julia Ann Conners aprox 1853

tkfarrow — 5 Aug 2008 4:37:40 GMT

I have searched high and low to no avail.
My Eli seems to have appeared and disappeared within ten years.

I have the Franklin County marriage license of Eli and Julia 1853. They were listed as living in Canal Winchester.

The Canal History gave brief mention that Eli was in the guard.

Eli and Julia had children until 1856 and she is listed alone with the children in the 1860 census, still living in Canal.

Any help on either would be so appreciated. I cannot find anything.

Frank MILLER -- Fairfield Co., OH

margcalvin — 8 Feb 2008 3:56:34 GMT

My interest is in Frank MILLER and his ancestry. My Mary Ann or Marianne Miller was from Fairfield co OH and married Henry Roland. They went to Madison co, OH. Her parents were Thomas Miller and Elisabeth Crist Miller. I believe there were other children but cannot find them. I found Thomas death on mortality schedule, but cannot find burial place for Thomas or Elisabeth. Wondered if they went to a child's home. Does anyone know about Frank? Or any Miller who may have come fromFairfield co? Thanks for any help!! Margaret Crist Calvin

Lookup 1798 and 1813 era in "Ohio Lands, Chillicothe Land Office", by MT Clark

RaymondCoon46 — 23 May 2008 11:10:51 GMT

Is there someone who can do a lookup for me in "Ohio Lands Chillicothe Land Office", by Marie Taylor Clark, C. G?

I need to know if there was any land transfer made by to or from a Coon/Koon/Koontz/Coons/Cone/Gohn in Range 20, Township 12 in the early 1800's, say between 1798 and 1813. That would be Clearcreek Twp, Fairfield County. Or, because of boundary changes it may be Saltcreek Twp, Pickaway County.

Thanks very much,

Raymond Coon
Oregon

Need any info on the family of Peter Griggs in the 1860, 1870, & 1880 census Richland, Fairfield Co., Ohio.

daverichardson1 — 30 Jul 2008 9:02:12 GMT

Appreciate any information on the family of Peter GRIGGS in the 1860, 1870, and 1880 census Richland, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Peter was born 1823/4 PA and his wife Joanna born 1824/5 PA both died after 1880 census but when? I have not found them in the 1850 census. Who were their parents? Son Samuel E. was born 1847/8 PA and daughter Rosetta/Rozetta born 1857/8 IL. Any other children? Spouses? Thanks dave.richardson@mindspring.com

St, Mary's Cemetery - Gordon, Mirgon, Bates

gruhastie — 8 Oct 2007 10:39:25 GMT

I am wondering if there is a transcription of burials in St. Mary's Cemetery that is available. I am trying to determine or confirm death information and burial site for William David GORDON, died in 1874, and his wife Catherine (Keenen) Gordon, died 1877.

I believe that some of their children may also be buried in St. Mary's:

1)Ellen Gordon BATES, 1910, and her husband Thomas Bates, died Dec 1906; their children:
William David Bates
Tomas (Thomas), died 24 Sept 1914
Martha Bates WALLACE, married to John A WALLACe who probably died before 1930;
Patrick Bates, died 1939
Sarah Bates, died 1966
Rachel Bates, died aft 1930

2)Catherine GORDON, died 1919

3) Patrick, GORDON, died 1902

4) Elizabeth Cecelia Gordon MIRGON, died 1880 and her husband George W MIRGON; their children:
William Mirgon
George Mirgon, died 1964
Edward Mirgon, died 1910
Lola Mirgon

So far I have had little luck finding obituaries for these people, so a review of burials in St. Mary's cemetery might be helpful. Thank you.

Ruth Hastie

Maple Hill cemetery - lookup please: William & Susie Hoffman

aspen89 — 18 Aug 2006 11:06:16 GMT

I am trying to find Frank Hoffman's parents, William and Susie, and I am curious to know whether there are other Hoffmans buried near Frank and Carolina Hoffman.
Does anyone have access to the cemetery book?
Many thanks!

Marriage Lookup

KBuratti — 10 Oct 2007 8:39:09 GMT

Could someone do a marriage lookup for a Mary/Maria/Mariah/Mary Ann HARDESTY between 1840-1850?

Christ/Crist, Keller, Schmelzer of Fairfield and Perry counties, Ohio

wwolff — 15 Jul 2008 8:00:52 GMT

Note: nickname of Philumena Frances SCHMELZER who married Charles CHRIST was "Minnie" Anselm SCHMELZER's given name is also spelled Anslum (gravestone) or Absolom. He is the son of J. Blasius SCHMELZER and Maria Walburga CHRIST (no known relation to Chas. CHRIST who married her granddaughter.

Is Margarethe KELLER the dau. of Joseph and Elizabeth KELLER, buried in the St. Phillips Cemetery, Berne, Fairfield County, Ohio?

Descendants of Anselm Schmelzer

Generation No. 1

1. ANSELM-7 SCHMELZER (JACOBUS BLASIUS-6, JOSEF-5 SCHMOLZER, ANTON-4, WILLIBALD-3, JAKOB-2, SIXTUS-1) was born March 29, 1831 in Ornbau, Bavaria, Germany, and died June 24, 1872 in Bremen, Fairfield County, Ohio. He married MARGARETHE KELLER October 30, 1854 in Sacred Heart Church, Geneva, Fairfield, Ohio. She was born August 31, 1831, and died November 17, 1873, presumably at Bremen, Berne Township, Franklin County, Ohio.

Notes for ANSELM SCHMELZER:
During the American Civil War, Anselm (Absalom) enlisted in Company C, 62nd Infantry Regiment, Ohio, on September 23, 1864 as a private at age 35. This unit was initially organized on Sept. 1, 1861 and mustered on Sept. 1, 1865. During the period that Anselm was enlisted the regiment fought the following battles:

Battle Near Petersburg, Virginia on 23 September 1864;
Battle Near Richmond, Virginia on 9 October 1864;
Battle at Darbytown Road, Virginia on 13 October 1864;
Battle at Hampton, Virginia on 13 October 1864;
Battle at Richmond, Virginia on 14 October 1864; Battle at Chapin's Farm, Virginia, on 01 April 1865; Battle at Fort Gregg, Virginia on 06 April 1865;
Battle at Rice Station, Virginia on 06 April 1865;
Battle at Petersburg, Virginia on 02 April 1865;
Battle at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia on 09 April 1865.

Jean Schmelzer gives Anselm's date of death as June 24, 1872. Other records have shown 1899.

Three children born to Anselm Schmelzer and Margarethe are not listed by Jean Schmelzer: Joseph, b. 1864, Benjamin R born 1866 and Sophia born 1868.

More About ANSELM SCHMELZER:
Burial: St. Phillips Cemetery, Berne Township, Fairfield, Ohio

Notes for MARGARETHE KELLER:
Anselm (Anslum) Keller and Margarethe are buried in the St. Phillips Cemetery in Berne Township, Fairfield County, Ohio. In the same cemetery is buried Joseph Keller b. 1808, d. May 31, 1861 and Elizabeth Keller d. April 11, 1864. These could be her parents but more research is needed. Birth date for Margarethe is based on date given on tombstone.

More About MARGARETHE KELLER:
Burial: St. Phillips Cemetery, Berne Township, Fairfield, Ohio

Children of ANSELM SCHMELZER and MARGARETHE KELLER are:
i. MARY LORETTA8 SCHMELZER, b. October 05, 1855.
ii. PHILUMENA FRANCES SCHMELZER, b. October 15, 1856, Logan, Hocking, Ohio; d. October 01, 1904, Washington, Daviess, Indiana; m. CHARLES CHRIST, Bet. 1874 - 1876; b. Abt. 1850, Alsace, France; d. Aft. 1900.

Notes for PHILUMENA FRANCES SCHMELZER:
Jean Schmelzer has Minnie's birth date as Oct. 22. The birth certificate may be in error or perhaps Oct. 22 was the Christening date. In the 1900 federal census, Minnie said that she was 40 years old on her last birthday which would make her born in 1859 rather than the 1857 year shown on her death certificate.

Her death certificate clearly states her birth date as Oct. 15, 1857 and that she was 47 years, 11 months and 15 days old. But if she died 14 days before her birthday, she would have turned 48 on Oct. 15, 1904 had she lived and that would calculate as a birth year of 1856 ... so she would have turned 44 (not 41) on her birthday in 1900. Maybe she just wanted to shave a few years off her age when talking to the census taker.

Notes for CHARLES CHRIST:
According to family tradition Charles was born in Alsace/Elsass and came to the United States to avoid conscription. His birth date and birth place are not known. In the 1880 census for Corning, Perry, Ohio, he claimed that he was 30 which would indicate that he was born in 1849 or 1850. In that census he also claimed that he was born in Germany.

Following the Franco-Prussian War of 1871, Alsace remained under the control of Germany until the conclusion of WWI in 1918. Alsatians who immigrated to the U.S. would sometimes answer “France” and other times “Germany” when questioned about their place of birth by the census takers. Charles Christ may have answered the question in 1880 on the basis of who was currently in power in 1880 and had been for nine years.

iii. LAYMAN HENRY SCHMELZER, b. 1858.
iv. MARY ELIZABETH SCHMELZER, b. December 19, 1859.
v. SUSAN ANN SCHMELZER, b. March 06, 1861; m. JOHN MICHAEL FREEDNOUR.
vi. MARGARET HELEN SCHMELZER, b. January 01, 1862; d. November 28, 1863.

More about MARGARET HELEN SCHMELZER:
Burial: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery

vii. JOSEPH SCHMELZER, b. 1864.
viii. BENJAMIN SCHMELZER, b. 1867.
ix. SOPHIA SCHMELZER, b. 1867.
x. LEOPOLD SCHMELZER, b. 1869.
xi. JACOB SCHMELZER, b. 1870.
xii. FRANK SCHMELZER, b. 1872.

Fairfield County Cemeteries Photographed

jodieashumaker — 26 Jan 2008 5:13:26 GMT

Hello fellow researchers,

I have done some work in Fairfield county photographing whole cemeteries to place on my husband's website. I have some ancestors buried in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Berne Tp (Shoemaker, Shumaker), but the cemeteries I have photographed are not relatives of mine, so please do not ask me questions about the people, as I have not researched them. This link is simply to aid people who might have ancestors buried in the following cemeteries:

Job's Cemetery
Greencastle Cemetery
Pisgah Cemetery (in Pickerington)
Raver Cemetery
Shoemaker Cemetery (not my branch however!!)

To view these photographs (for free of course), visit http://www.ohioexploration.com
and then follow the cemeteries link. After clicking on the specific cemetery you're interested in, then you must click on the yellow link at the bottom of the paragraph, and that will take you to the complete listing (and corresponding photographs) of all those buried there.

Enjoy!
Jodie Robinson

Where is Houser Cemetery

glennhumerickhouse — 8 Jun 2008 5:33:50 GMT

I'm trying to locate the Houser Cemetery in Violet Twp. The 1990 cemetery book says "Burials in the Houser Family Cemetery is on Huffman property in the woods on a small bluff approximately
fifteen feet above the stream bed and some ten feet back from the edge of the embankment, There is no immediate danger of the stream encroaching on their resting places."

Can anyone tell me exactly where this is?
Thanks

"Homecoming" Picnic

cgwagner_1 — 12 Jul 2008 12:11:32 GMT

The Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society will be celebrating their 30th anniversary at their annual "Homecoming" picnic. It will be held Thursday, July 17th at 6:30 PM. It will be held at Rising Park on N. High St. , Lancaster, Ohio in the Shelter house nearest the playground. Hamburgers/hot dogs, buns, condiments, drinks and table service will be provided by the chapter. Please bring a covered dish or a dessert to share. There will be old-fashioned games for the children. Please RSVP by phone to the Genealogy Library at 740-653-2573 or e-mail Judy at jor@greenapple.com.

William Betz

davelifethoughts — 26 Jun 2008 6:27:18 GMT

1870 census of Fairfield County Ohio there is a William Betz in household of William and Devilla Hogh(unsure of this name spelling)

Researching possibility that William Betz could be son of Frederick Betts and Rebecca Fogle Betts.Rebecca died in Dec 1863, Muskingum County.

wanted William H. Peck, Floral Hills cemetery book or obit

PatriciaGrimm602 — 15 May 2008 5:38:51 GMT

If someone has access to the cemtery book for Floral Hills or know how to contact the cemetery, could I please get a death date for William H. PECK? I need to send for his obituary and can't do so without a death date.

If there is a phone number for the cemetery, I can call them if someone can provide it for me.

Thank you in advance for all help. It is appreciated very much.

Pat in AZ.

wanted:Harold & Neva Peck who lived in Groveport in the 1940s

PatriciaGrimm602 — 15 May 2008 5:50:47 GMT

Harold and Neva Peck were third cousins to my husband and his mother, (Elwwod Grimm and Garnett Kidder Grimm. They lived with the Peck family in Grove Port in the 1940's for a while. I have school pictures with my husband and the whole class.

We are trying to find out where the Peck line comes into the Kidder Line? My mother-in-laws mother was Roxie Cozart.

If anyone is working on the Peck family or knows of a possible connection, would you please email me at patriciagrimm2001@yahoo.com. It may be through Neva, and I can't find her maiden name.

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.

Pat in AZ.

Housers originating from Fairfield county, Ohio

glennhumerickhouse — 7 Jun 2008 7:20:21 GMT

This invitation is to all Houser family members originating from the Houser family in Fairfield County, Ohio, then moving to Randolph Co, IN, Hardin Co, OH, and Iowa. You are descendants of the Humrickhouser family, often seen as H. Houser, (middle name H, last name Houser) on census records in the early to mid 1800s. Humrickhouser is one of 8 or 9 spelling variations of the Homrighausen family name, as is mine. It has only been recently that we've been able to tie the Houser family in with the larger tree.

There will be a national family reunion on June 19-20, 2008 in Dover, Ohio in Tuscarawas County, and we would love to have members of your family participate.
We realize this is a last minute invitation, but if you are able to steal away for a Saturday, we'd love to have you.

Please email myself at hammerhummer@hotmail.com, or Rex Humerickhouse at rexh@charter.net for information.

Redd - Painter challenge #2: Frederick Co., Virginia 1799 & Franklin Co., Ohio

EPainter8305 — 11 May 2008 5:23:18 GMT

Who were the children of Franklin County, Ohio, settlers Isaac Painter and Elizabeth Redd? Candidates, based on time and location, include Nathaniel, John, and Andrew Jackson Painter enumerated in county censuses beginning in 1840, plus Sarah Painter, who married John C. Martin in 1826, and Mary Painter, who married Abraham Strait in 1836. Are there any records that connect Isaac and Elizabeth with the younger generation of Painters?

Isaac Painter and Elizabeth Redd were married on 13 August 1799 in Frederick County, Virginia. [A] Isaac, a son of Isaac Painter and Sarah Hains, was named in his father’s 1805 will. Elizabeth, a daughter of Andrew Redd and Elizabeth Hollingsworth, was named in her father’s 1818 will.

Isaac was an early settler of Jefferson Township, Franklin County, Ohio, and was a justice of the peace there in 1821 and 1835. He was enumerated in the township in the 1830 census, but does not appear in the 1840 census. Elizabeth reportedly died on 11 November 1847--does anyone know the source of this information?

In the 1840 U.S. Census for Jefferson Township, Franklin County, Ohio, the households of John Painter and Jackson Painter are listed on successive lines. And Nathaniel Painter was enumerated in the county’s neighboring Truro Township.

John Painter remained in Jefferson Township in the 1850 and 1860 censuses, and Jackson—as A. J. Painter or Andrew J. Painter—was enumerated there in 1860, 1870, and 1880. In the 1850 census for Truro Township, the household of Andrew J. Painter immediately follows that of Nathaniel Painter. (While Andrew’s name was recorded as “David” J. Painter, his identity is confirmed by his wife Rachel, who tracks consistently from the 1850 through 1880 censuses.)

The late Harold Painter in “The Painter Family” (1975), p. 42, identifies only one child of Isaac and Elizabeth: son John Painter, born 1809, plus grandchildren including Lewis Painter. The source of Harold Painter’s information is not indicated.

The "History of Franklin & Pickaway Counties, Ohio," (Williams Bros., 1880), p. 399, gives the following account of the early settlers of Franklin County’s Jefferson Township:

"In the same year [1814] came Isaac Painter, John Inks, and Joseph Compton, all of them from Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Isaac Painter located at the crossing of the Black Lick road and Broadway pike, where J. Milburn now lives. A son Lewis Painter, is in the township, and is one of its large farmers, and representative men."

The account is partially correct, but the Lancaster part is wrong. Isaac Painter had no connection at all with Pennsylvania. The correct Lancaster is the county seat of Fairfield County, Ohio. Before settling in Franklin County, Isaac and Elizabeth Painter probably lived for a time in Fairfield County, Ohio, where Isaac Painter was a witness of the 1808 will of wife’s brother, “George Reed.” Sergeant Isaac Painter served for a few weeks in a militia company probably from Fairfield County during the War of 1812. Isaac’s brother, Abraham Painter spent the winter of 1810-11 in Lancaster, Ohio, when he migrated from Frederick County, Virginia, to Logan County, Ohio.

As for Lewis Painter, he was born in 1838, possibly when Isaac Painter was no longer living and Isaac’s wife Elizabeth would have been age 55. Lewis was enumerated in 1850 in the household of John Painter, and appears to be John’s son—and thus possibly a grandson of Isaac Painter.

EEP

[A] Marriage license: Isaac Painter and Elizabeth Redd, 13 Aug 1799, Frederick Co., Virginia. (John Vogt & T. William Kethley, Jr., "Frederick County Marriages, 1738-1850" (Athens, Ga.: Iberian Publishing Co., 1984), p. 400.)

Cross posted to: Painter; Redd; Fairfield County, Ohio; Frederick County, Virginia; and Franklin County, Ohio message boards.

Frederick & Catherine Miller, Frederick & Susan Miller - 1850 Fairfield Co, OH census

Pat Lenhart — 1 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on ancestors and descendents on the two Frederick Miller's listed in 1850 Fairfield Co, Oh census:

p. 248, Lancaster, Fairfield
Miller, Frederick, age 54, wagonmaker, b. Switzerland (b. abt 1796)
" Catherine, age 53, b. Germany (b. abt 1797)

and...p. 383, Greenfield Twp, Fairfield
Miller, Frederick, age 76, b. PA, farmer (b. abt 1774)
" Susan, age 64, b. PA (b. abt 1786)
" William, age 24, b. PA
" Charles, age 21, b. PA
" Mary A., age 19, b. OH
" Benjamin, age 17, b. OH

From Fairfield Co, OH marriage records on May 4, 1849, a Frederick Miller gave consent for his daughter, Caroline Miller (sometimes referred to as Catherine/Katherine)(b. 1831 or 1832 in PA) to marry George Burkhart. Marriage performed by F. W. Richman, I believe he was a Lutheran pastor.

George, (b. 1818, came over from Wurttemburg in 1847) and Caroline (Miller) Burkhart, moved to Auglaise Co, OH in 1851. I have information from there, and Germans records on the Burkharts, willing to share.

ANY and ALL clues as to the ancestry of either of these Miller families would be much appreciated, especially any Miller church records and/or records that may show baptism of a Frederick Burkhart, b. May 1850.

Many, many thanks, and please email me directly also..............Pat Lenhart

Jacob Miller (m. 1835) Sarah Tigner

gruhastie — 1 Apr 2006 1:57:56 GMT

I am looking for information about the family of Jacob MILLER who married Sarah TIGNER on 30 June 1835 in Fairfield Co.

According to the information that I have, Jacob was the son of JOHN MILLER, born Jan 1780 in MD and died 23 Jan 1859 in Fairfield Co, John Miller's wife was Sarah - suname unknown. John was in Fairfield Co before the 1820 census. His son Jacob's birth information is given as 1809 or 1813 in Fairfield Co (not well documented).

Does anyone know anything about John Miller and his wife Sarah - where they came from or who their parents were?

Jacob Miller and Sarah Tigner lived in Richland Twp and were the parents of 11 children. I have not been able to find information on the following children - all born in Fairfield Co::
JOSEPH MILLER - b abt 1837
LOUISA MILLER - b: abt 1841
WILLIAM MILLER - b: abt 1844
ELLEN MILLER - b: abt 1852

I would appreciate learning more about the above children.

I do have information about the following children:
JOHN P MILLer (1835-1907)
SAMUEL MILLER (1839- )
ISAAC MILLER (1845-1890)
ANDREW MILLER (1848-1851)
DANIEL MILLER (1850 -1858)
HULDA JANE MILLER (1855 - 1923)
CELINA/SALINA MILLER (1858-)

I will be glad to share any information that I have.

Miller DNA Project for Fairfield County

Gary Miller — 8 Apr 2005 12:03:08 GMT

For those with Miller ancestors in the Fairfield County area, the following DNA project is underway. Participants can learn how they connect to the Miller surname in that area.

For more information please visit:

http://www.millerfamilyhistory.com/Miller.htm

If you are looking at Miller's in Fairfied please e-mail me as I have quite a bit on the Miller families from Fairfield County Ohio prior to 1830.

Thank you,

Gary Miller

Shaver, Fleming

futeykm1 — 1 May 2008 4:14:19 GMT

Researching James P Fleming/Rosetta A Shaver and family. They may have left Fairfield Co OH about 1870 and went to IL. Children of James P and Rosetta are: Alice, Della, Albert and (William) Sherman. Rosetta's parents are Peter and Hannah Shaver. May have connections to the Ward family.

want will lookup: George & Wilymina Roberts Bobst late 1850s of Rushville

tombobst — 22 Mar 2008 6:24:59 GMT

Sometime between 1857 and the 1860 Census in Rushville, Parents George Bobst and Wilymina (Roberts) Bobst seem to have died. In 1860 all the children are living with various different families. The families seem to be relatives of the wife. Looking for any information.

Thank You

patriciagrimm2001 — 5 Apr 2008 4:54:38 GMT

Thank you for the information. I guess it didn't occur to me to contact the Faifield Co. OGS. I have sent for the obituary for Veda Mae Martin.

My thanks to everyone on this list who has been so helpful over the last year or so.

Pat in AZ.

obituary lookup please.

patriciagrimm2001 — 4 Apr 2008 7:44:22 GMT

I need an obituary for Veda Mae Martin who died in Thurston on Aug. 31, 1991.

The Lancaster Eagle Gazette has beeb searched by the librarian at the Fairfield Co. Library. The issues needed are missing. If there is another paper that this obituary may be in, could someone please look it up or give me the name of the paper and I will inter-library loan it.

Thank you to everyone for their help.
Pat in AZ.

Obituary Lookup

JimmyMarshall67 — 3 Apr 2008 8:41:25 GMT

Elsie Leininger passed away March 6, 1998 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH. Any help on an obituary would be greatly appreciated!

want tombstone photo: Thomas Rose (d. 1936) Old Basil Cemetery

03Cheryl — 27 Mar 2008 2:10:08 GMT

Wondering if someone could do a cemetery photo of grave stone of Thomas Rose in the Old Basil Cemetery in Fairfield Co. Possibly has a veterns flag. Died 28Feb1936. Hope some one can help. Thank you Cheryl Kirkpatrick
e-mail
cherann03@embarqmail.com

Edward Devore Haynes/Haines/Hanes 1843 & later + Crites, Burwell, Turner, Roach

hmartinsoward — 19 Mar 2008 7:31:46 GMT

Seeking proof of parents of Edward Devore Haynes, born in 1843 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. He was a soldier in the 17th Ohio Infantry during the Civil War. According to his pension papers, he lived with a Crites family prior to enlisting. Is he the five year old Edward Hanes in the 1850 Census of Fairfield Co., in the household of John Hanes? Edward married (1st) Mrs. Aurilla Turner in Putnam Co., Ohio, and (2nd) Christina Burwell in Allen Co., Indiana. They migrated to Kansas and later to Missouri and Florida. Edward died in 1910 and is buried at St. Cloud, Florida. Christina returned to Kansas, married Silas Roach, and died there.

Price, Eck/Eick, Bray, Sprague 1800s

brickwall5 — 13 Mar 2008 10:56:30 GMT

George Price married Sarah Eck/Eick in 1828 Ohio, don't know where.
George and Sarah Price, Philip and Jemima Price, John and Jimima Sprague Price are all together in Violet Twp on the 1840 census. George and Sarah owned the Tavern/Inn in Violet twp., which is still standing, to my knowledge. John Price managed the tavern. George and Sarah bought the tavern in 1838 from Nathaniel Bray and Eleanor (Ellen)
Price Bray. John Price died in 1841. I have his Will.
Looking for any and all information on these people.
Have no info. on any Ecks/Eicks. George and Sarah had 12 children, 10 died. Would any be buried in the Violet cemetary? The Price family came to Fairfield Co., from Independence Twp., Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. Don't know about churches they may have attended. John Price's widow, Jemima, married Nathaniel Joy from Cuyahoga Co.
Any and all help on any of these people would be greatly appreciated.
Laura Stadelman

Frederick LEATHERS (ca. 1754-1822) biog

rebhud1 — 9 Mar 2008 3:28:10 GMT

Ran across this 1798 Pennsylvania law suit that names Fred'k' Leathers' (1754-1822) siblings. The Jane Leathers name is his step-mother.

1798 JANE LEATHER and JAMES WILLIAMSON against FREDERICK LEATHER, jun. HENRY BREAM and BARBARA his wife, JACOB LEATHER, JOHN LEATHER, RICHARD MALONE and MARY his wife, DANIEL LEATHER, ELIZABETH BIEGLER, MARY BIEGLER and JOHN BIEGLER, June.  Copy of a deed, evidence, where a reasonable account has been given of the original.
THIS was a feigned issue, to try the validity of the will of Frederick Leather deceased. The defendants' counsel apprehending that the plaintiffs affected delay, ordered a distringas ; and they now cited as their ground of doing so, 4 Term Rep. 767. The defendant may carry the record of an issue, directed by chancery, down to trial, on a suggestion, that the plaintiff intends to delay it.
And of this opinion was the court. This feigned issue is not like common cases. It may more properly be resembled to replevin wherein both parties are actors. 1 Black. Rep. 375. 1 Espinasse 54. The cause was afterwards postponed by consent.  Messrs. Hamilton and Watts, pro quer. Messrs. Duncan and Clark, pro def. p 310 Reports of Cases Adjudged in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania with some select cases at Nisi Prius, and in the Circuit Courts, by the Hon. Jasper Yeates, Vol. II, Philadelphia, John Campbell, Law Bookseller, Publisher & Importer, No. 740 Sansom St. 1871

want marriages: Williamson

ruthhall36 — 7 Feb 2008 1:54:24 GMT

Looking for any marriage records for the Williamson familys. Thanks for any help.

Jesse, John & Elizabeth McFarland/McFarlin and John Chambers

rebhud1 — 22 Feb 2008 6:27:41 GMT

Sometime around 1826 John CHAMBERS [son of Alexander}, who lived in Perry Twp., Fa. Co., OH, married Elizabeth MCFARLAND d/o John MCFARLAND. Around the same time a Jesse MCFARLAND, who also lived in Perry twp, died his son Jesse is mentioned in his estate.
Does anyone have any information on any of these individuals? How are these MCFARLAND's connected?

"Tarlton Meeting House Subscribers, 1830" OGQ2,1:97-100
John CHAMBERS was a younger brother of James. His first wife living at the time of this subscription 1830 was Elizabeth, daughter of John MCFARLAND who lived at Mullaughban near Ballygawley, Co Tyrone. John Chambers resided about 4 miles east of Tarlton in Perry Twp. near where James had lived. ,,,"

[Perry twp 1820, 1830 & 1840 census part of Fairfield Co., OH and from 1850 census on was a part of Hocking CO., OH]

Thank you,

Rebecca

Evelyn Brobst 1904-1997 (Pickerington, Fairfield Co)

BWilliams5826 — 1 Apr 2002 6:33:06 GMT

Looking to identify Evelyn Brobst, date of birth 5 Oct 1904, date of death 15 April 1997 in Pickering area. Unknown if Brobst is maiden or married name. Looking to identify possible Brobst parents, siblings or Brobst husband and descendants, etc. Any information is greatly appreciated.

emmett hale kidder

bonniejenkins962 — 2 Jul 2007 3:06:56 GMT

looking for living or relative of EMMETT HALE KIDDER ,his 101 yr. old sister would like to find him or his cemetery if deceased. thank you for your help, his father george pw kidder 1946 obit put him in lancaster.

Looking for Clarissa Skeen Blessing Moore

SueMcC551 — 6 Feb 2008 5:11:04 GMT

It's said that Clarissa died in Greencastle, Fairfield Co, OH, as the 2nd wife of Strother Moore. Her Will, written 27 Jan 1843, was probated in Greene Co, OH, 23 Feb 1843 by 3 of her Blessing sons of Greene Co, OH. She was not buried by her first husband, John Blessing, in the Fairfield Primitive Baptist Cem, Bellbrook, Greene Co, OH, nor with other close Blessing relatives in the Woodland Cem, Xenia, Greene Co, OH, nor in Greene Co, period. I'm looking for ANY evidence of her death/burial in the Greencastle area. I wonder if she was part of the extended Levi Moore family?

lookup needed for James monroe stout wife elizabeth ward

indianrun162 — 3 Feb 2008 11:13:30 GMT

I would like a lookup for a marriage certificate for Jamed Monroe Stout maarried Elizabeth ward . somewhere between 1835 -1839 , 1840 cencus lists a James m stout with a wife and child that fits the age of Elizabeth and Margaret Ellen Margaret Ellem would of been a baby James was a physician and i believe he died in Muskingum co after 1880 . . my purpose is to find the parents of James . It may of been Ephraim Stout but i am not sure . James was my Great great Great Grandfather . age 35 living in Monroe co ohio senneca twnship 1850 cencus . He may of been Quaker . Thank you for your help ,Joanne williams North carolina

Richard, Samuel and William ROLAND - 1830 Census Rush Creek

bitz951 — 31 Jan 2008 8:27:18 GMT

Does anyone have any information on any of these ROLAND families found in 1830 Census for Rush Creek Twp? Richard male age 30-40, Samuel age 20-30 and William age 60-70. Is William the father of Richard and Samuel? Where did they come from? Did William die in Fairfield County and if yes, is there a will, probate records? I am looking for parents and siblings of my ancestor John Roland, born April 1806 probably in VA. Earliest record I have found for John is marriage Oct 1837 in Montgomery Co Ohio, Clay Twp (he married Lydia Fields b. about 1820.) They moved from Montgomery Co to Shelby Co Ohio about 1850. Their children were Ann Elizabeth, Isaac, Jesse, Catherine, William Franklin and Sarah. Only thing I have to go on is statement from deceased great-uncle that the Rolands came from "south of Columbus." Thanks, Dianne 2bitz@embarqmail.com

SPITLER - need verification of info for DAR membership

elizabethmphillips — 15 Jan 2008 7:13:32 GMT

I'm hoping someone can help me out there. I decided to join the DAR and I know that I have an ancestor named Jacob SPITLER (1749-1829), who fought in the Revolutionary War from Virginia. He's buried in Fairfield County, OH. From what I understand there is even a DAR marker on his grave, which means he is officially recognized as being a Revolutionary War veteran.

The problem is this. I have only been able to get birth and death certificats for my parents, nothing further back, no family Bibles have turned up, etc. I have Arlie Spitler's genealogy of the SPITLER family, but I doubt if that will be enough. I'm not sure census records will be either, because the DAR has become more rigorous in recent years in what evidence concerning the "patriot" and the family genealogy it accepts from prospective members.

I'm sure there must be someone from Fairfield County who has joined the DAR based on Jacob SPITLER's record and perhaps they even have some of the same ancestors further down. I have sent an email to the DAR in Fairfield County, but have heard nothing back. It would surely help me if there was someone out there who had the required information and would be willing to help me out.

I am not living in Ohio at present. I am quite a distance away, so at this point I cannot come there, but I really need some help on this situation.

My lineage is this:

John SPITLER ( -1752), Jacob SPITLER (1749-1829), Jacob SPITLER (1784-1865), Martin SPITLER (1824-1904), Fremont Dayton SPITLER (1858-1938), Fred Sherwood SPITLER (1891-1960), and myself

Looking forward to some replies,
Betsy SPITLER Phillips

Wetzler family

DorothySwanson44 — 25 Oct 2007 1:10:03 GMT

Would appreciate the obituary of Edward WEtzler who d. July 24, 1935 in Fairfield Co. Ohio. His father was Thomas Wetzler who had the newspaper there. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Robert SMITH d ca1813 Fairfield co., OH

rebhud1 — 23 Dec 2007 10:18:23 GMT

"-1802 Residents of Swinefordstown (Penns twp., Northumberland Co,PA): John AURAND joiner, John EPLER, David FRY shoe-maker, Jacob FRY sr, Mark KENNEL, Jacob LECHNER inn-keeper, David LEIST, Isaac MERTZ, Zacharias MUSSIAN, John NELSON, Martin SMITH cooper, Robert SMITH, George SPADE, David SPADE ,George SWINEFORD, John WELLER, Michael WIANT, Michael WITTEMYER clock maker." p 331-332 Annals of Buffalo Valley, Pennsylvania 1755-1855. Collated by John Blair Linn, Harrisburg, Pa., Lane S. Hart, Printer and Binder 1877

In the early 1800's branches of the above mentioned SPADES, LEISTS, & SWINEFORD families moved to Fairfield Co., OH mainly in Amanda & Clearcreek twp's. Along with them came Martin SMITH who owned land in sec 33, twp 13, range 20. There is a Robert SMITH who also owned land in that same section.

"#103-estate of Robert SMITH. Filed 1813. Adm. was the widow Susanna SMITH. Heirs: George W., Benjamin F. , Robert D., Jane and John SMITH. Robert SMITH owned land in sec 33, twp 13, range 20" p 12 Fairfield County Ohio Will & Estate Abstracts, cases 1-500, Jean Collier for Fa. Co. OGS 1996.

Does anyone have information on the above Robert SMITH &/or his family?

Rebecca C. Huddle

Marriage of Lafayette G Foltz and Sarah E Looker

GAFoltz — 16 Dec 2007 3:55:58 GMT

Does anyone have information about the marriage of Lafayette Grant Foltz b.abt 1865 Hocking co. Oh to Sarah E Looker b.abt 1865 Oh.? They were married in Fairfield County in the 1880's. Lafayette and Sarah had to sons named Harley Nathen Foltz b.abt 1888 OH,and Hugh D Foltz b.abt 1896. They lived in Columbus, Oh in 1910.
Thanks in advance

Frederick LEATHERS III & Barbara SHIRK LEATHERS

rebhud1 — 12 Dec 2007 1:11:50 GMT

-- Around 1775 Frederick LEATHERS III married Eva Barbara SHIRK probably in Miffin Co. (now Centre Co.) PA. For there they moved to Dover twp., York Co., PA.

-- By 1799 Fred III along with his sons JOHN, FREDERICK IV & DANIEL were in Ohio and signed the"Petition to Congress dated August 22, 1799 from the subscribers residing on the publick lands on the East side of the Scioto River, in the Territory Northwest of the Rever Ohio 1787-1803 " OHIO RECORDS & PIONEERS vol XXXIII p25-26.

-- Fred. III and family settle in a quarter section of Amanda Twp., Fa. Co., OH. He erected a tavern/meeting house that was alsos used for Mennonite church services. Being politically involved worked to his benefit, since he was able to have roads built that passed by his tavern heading to Lancaster, Circleville & Tarlton.

--Between 1809 and 1821 eighteen different court cases ranging from bootlegging, false imprisonment, assault of his s-i-l, family matters, but mostly for debts (owed and owing), etc. - obviously a Wheeler and Dealer with a temper. His land was seized and sold at auction in 1817.

-- Between July and Sept of 1821 Frederick LEATHERS III died. His estate was not settled until 1838. It involved several more lawsuits. Four of his sons, John, Joseph, Daniel & Samuel died during the administration of the estate. His widow Barbara probably died between 1823 and 1830.

-- Children of Fred, III & Barbara SIRK LEATHERS: JACOB L. ca 1775-Jan 1844; JOHN ca 1777 ca 1825; FREDERICK IV 11 Dec 1779-13 Apr 1852; BETSY 14 Jan 1781-14 Feb 1869; DANIEL ca 1784-ca 1825; JOSEPH ca 1786-ca 1826; DAVID 3 Dec 1788-3 Mar 1862; BARBARA 1792- 31 OD5 1875; MARY 1797-7 June 1862; SAMUEL ca 1798-Oct 1834; CHRISTIAN 10 Jan 1800-17 Sept 1864. No Tombstones have been located for those Leathers who died in Fairfield Co., OH. Betsy LEATHERS GESSELL is buried in Zion Cem., Wash. Twp., Pick. Co., OH. The others moved to Allen & Van Wert counties in Ohio and Shelby co., Ill.

Nancy KEMP KESLER

rebhud1 — 9 Dec 2007 5:23:12 GMT

Mrs. Nancy KESSLER died at her home near Greencastle [Fairfield County, OH], Monday, June 30th [1890], age 82 years. Nancy KEMP was born in June 1808. She was married to Jonathan KESSLER, 6 Sept 1829. She was the mother of twelve children. Five daughters and four sons live to mourn their loss; also forty-eight grandchildren and forty-two great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends. She became a member of the Lutheran church when a young girl, and for more than sixty years she was a consistent member. The funeral services were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. W.L. HUNTON, in Israel's Lutheran Church, on Wednesday, July 2d, at 11 a. m. OBIT: Found in Notebook of Newpaper Clippings, PIckaway County Hist. & Genealogical Library, Circleville, OH

Samuel and Polly MEYERS KESLER and the sale of Lots in the town of Amanda, OH

rebhud1 — 8 Dec 2007 12:23:27 GMT

---Samuel KESLER 4 Dec 1794 -1822 md Mary "Polly" Meyers 26 Mar 1816. During his short life he "laid out" the town of Amanda in Fairfield Co., OH *************************************************************************************

---1831 pg. 380 partition Abraham MYERS record Names wife Sarah remarried to Peter RIDENOUR, children: Abraham MYERS, John MYERS, Samuel MYERS, Polly KESTLER and minors Daniel and William MYERS. p 18 Partition Record Abstracts Vol. I 1812-1851 Fairfield County, Ohio by Jean Collier, Fa. Co. OGS 1987 *************************************************************************************

---Page 289 &456 1834 Mathias KESTLER, deceased. Children: David, Peter, Samuel and Andrew KESTLER, Elizabeth GARDNER, Molly LEATHERS, Mary w/o John HARE and Catharine BOWMAN. David dec'd, children: Jonathan, Michael, Martin and Adam KESTLER, Sally BOWERS, Eve FOSNAUGHT w/o Barnhart, Magdalene w/o David WURTSBURGER, Martin dec'd had children Harriet of Pick. Co. Samuel s/o Mathias dec'd had minor child Elizabeth KESTLER. Eliz GARDNER dec'd her children: Susan BECHTEL, Polly BECHTEL, Betsy GARDNER, Catharine CHRISTE and minor Magdalene GARDNER p 19 Partition Record Abstracts Vol. I 1812-1851 Fairfield County, Ohio by Jean Collier, Fa. Co. OGS 1987 *************************************************************************************
THE State of Ohio Fairfield County,
Pleas before the Honorable F. GRINKE, Esquire, President Judge of the Sixth Circuit of the court of Common Pleas ..., with Jacob D. DEITRICK, Elnathan SCOFIELD and David EWING Esquires his associates, Judges of the same court, Within and for Said county of Fairfield.
....MARCH TERM 1833:
Polly Kestler adm of Samuel KESTLER , decd. - vs - Elizabeth KESTLER minor heir of said Samuel, decd. Petition to sell land to pay Debts
--Be it remembered that heretofore towit, AT THE OCTOBER TERM 1827 the said Polly KESTLER filed in Court her Petition which is in the words and figurers following to wit, “To the Honorable Judges of the Court of Common pleas no in session in and for the county of Fairfield in the State of Ohio Not enough in the the estate to pay the expenses of administration on said Estate funeral expenses and the expenses of the last sickness of the said Samuel KESLER, there will not remain sufficient personal property to buy the debts against said estate and that said estate is wholly insolvent and there is not enough of property, including all the real and personal estate of said Samuel to pay his Debts. She further represents that the said Samuel at the time of his death owned and possessed in ...114 acres lying in the South East Quarter of sec 35, twp 13 range 20 lying in said county. Also 39 acres in the southeast quarter of sec 9 twp 13 range 20 Also in said county of the first tract in section 35, fifty acres were assigned to your petitioner fro her Dower ... sixty acres of that tract was sold to Abraham MYERS on an execution in his behalf against said estate by the sheriff of said county. He also owned a number of inlots in the Town of Amanda laid out by him on said quarter in section thirty five aforesaid your petitioner further states that said lands and lots will be necessary to the payment of the Debts due from the estate of said of said Samuel KESLER dec’d. She also states that said Kesler died intestate leaving one child: Elizabeth KESLER, a minor under 21 Years of age and who is made a Defendant to this petition and for whom the said Abraham MYERS is guardian. ... William W. IRVIN Att for Petitioner
AND AT THE MARCH TERM 1829 of said court the above cause was continued.
AND AFTERWARDS, TOWIT, AT THE JUNE TERM 1829 of said court [of Common Pleas] leave was given by the court to the complainant to amend her petition ... wholly insolvent ...She also states that the said Samuel KESTLER at the time of this death owned and possessed ... the whole of the South east quarter of Section 35 in Twp 13 Range 20, except three acres sold to Benjamin BOWMAN and so much of said quarter as was laid out in lots included in the plat of the Town of Amanda - your Petitioner also had her dower assigned her in said quarter. ... Your petitioner therefore prays the court the quarter Section of land aforesaid may bee appraised subject to the Dower of your Petitioner therein adding ? the three acres and town lots aforesaid and may be sold with the other lands in her first petition named to pay the debts against said estate ... Wm W. Irvin Att. for Petitioner.
Wherefore at the Term last aforesaid of said court, the court appointed H. H. HUNTER (who accepted) guardian of Elizabeth ... ... ordered by the Court that Isaac GRIFFITH, John CONRAD and Philip WELSHIMNER view and appraise the same ... and report to court at the next term.
AFTERWARD, TOWHIT, AT THE MARCH TERM 1830 of said court ... their report as follows: “State of Ohio, Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas October Term 1827 at which a Petition was presented by Polly KESLER Administrator of Samuel KESLER dec’d to be authorized to sell 39 acres of land part of the South east quarter of Section 9 Twp 12 and Range 20 in the County of Fairfield and Township of Clearcreek and Sundry Lots in the Town of Amanda in the Twp of Amanda to enable her to pay the debts of the said Samuel KESTLER ... and said court order Isaac GRIFFITH, John CONRAD and Philip WELSHIMER to appraise this Tract of Land and lots and make report to the court... That said land is Valued by us at $3.75 per acre and the lots in the Town of Amanda No’s 17 [through] 48 as marked in the plat of said town we did appraised to $3.50. Each lot in No’s 1 [through] 16 and 49 [through] 64 as marked in the said plat we did appraise at $1.50 ...
AND AFTERWARDS, TOWIT, AT THE JULY TERM 1830 of the court aforesaid. It was ordered by the court that the former order ...be renewed & cause continued.
AND AFTERWARDS, TOWIT, AT THE JUNE TERM 1831 of said court. It was ordered ,,, that Isaac GRIFFITH, Jr., Abraham MIDDLESWORTH and Michael NIGH appraise the land in said Petition mentioned and report to this court at this term being duly sworn ... Petition for sale of lands In this case the Petitioner made known to the Court that she was still unable to pay the debts due from the estate of the said Saml decd. and prayed to be authorized to sale and dispose of the remainder of the quarter Section of land named in said Petition, towit, the south east quarter of Sec 35 twp 13 Range 20 excepting 3 acres sold to Benj. BOWMAN and the Town lots in the Town of Amanda laid out on said quarter. It is ordered by the court that the prayer in said Petition be granted and that Isaac GRIFFITH, Jr, Abraham MIDDLESWORTH and Michael NIGH appraise the land, named in said Petition subject to the Widow’s Dower and make return to this court at this term ... ... we do estimate said quarter except that part that is contained in the town of amanda and excepting the three acres sold to Benjamin BOWMAN to be worth $4.00 per acre, subject to the Dower of the Widow as aforesaid. ... and this court ...do order and authorize the adm’s aforesaid giving notice of the time and place of sale according to law, taking care not to sell the same for less than 2/3 as the appraised value, thereof payable 1/3rd in hand 1/3rd in one year and 1/3rd in two years, with interest from the day of sale and report her proceeding to this court at next term
AND AFTERWARDS, TOWIT, AT THE OCTOBER TERM 1831 of said Court the above cause was continued on motion to confirm sale.
AND AFTERWARDS, TOWIT, AT THE MARCH TERM 1833.... Polly KESTLER, Admix. ... She died on the 13th day of December last past at the home of Joseph REED in the Town of Amanda in this county offer for sale and did then and there ... sale the South East quarter of Section 35,, twp 13 Range 20 except so much of said quarter section as is contained in the Town plat of said town of Amanda ... and except also a tract of three acres sold to Benjamin BOWMAN being a part of said quarter and except also a small tract of about seven acres sold to Daniel VANMETER ... excepting the Widow’s Dower, to one James DEVORN then and there $6.04½ per acre ... which bid the said James DEVORN transferred to John BOGTE ... the Polly admin. sell a number of lots in said Town of Amanda to the highest bidder
Lot # 3 to Michl NIGH Esq. $1.65,
Lot # 6 to Benjamin GALLAGHER $1.62,
Lot #17 to Valentine HUFFMAN $5.31,Lot #15 Valentine HUFFMAN $1.26, Lot #16 Valentine HUFFMAN $1.12,
Lot #49 to Adam PENCE 1.00, Lot #48 Adam PENCE $2.60,
Lot #26 to Joseph TEMPLE $16.00,
Lot #22 to Nath. WORREL $6.75, Lot #11 Nathan WORREL $4.75,
Lot #18 to Henry RIDENOUR $4.56,
Lot #43 to Thomas BARR $5.00, Lot # 42 Thomas BARR $6.37½,
Lot #41 to Robert CARNS $7.25,
Lot #35 to Henry CRISTY $5.00,
Lot #63 to Jacob BECHTEL $2.25,
Lot #62 to John CRISTY $2.75, Lot # 53 to John CHRISTY $3.00,
Lot #60 to Jacob CONRAD $1.12½,
Lot #57 to Samuel MYERS $3.64,
Lot #56 to Warner SPITLER $1.00, Lot #50 to Warner SPITLER $2.00,
Lot #35 to John LEATHERS $2.31,
Lot #52 to James MOUSER $2.56 ½, ...
...on the 23rd day of February 1833 a the house of Joseph REED in said town of Amanda offer for sale ... thirty____ acres of land, lying in said county and being a part of the south east quarter of Sec 9 Twp 12 and range 20, for which tract of land Robert CARNS there and then bid the sum of $4.76 per acre. ... following inlots in said Town of Amanda ... sold in the manner following:
Lot # 39 to Abrm STALL $8.25
Lot # 59 to Abrm STALL $1.13¾
Lot # 5 to Daniel COLLINS $1.37
Lot # 7 to Robert CARNS $1.02
Lot # 38 to Joseph REED $9.12½
Lot # 58 to Joseph TEMPLE $2.00
Lot # 61 to Joseph REED $1.00
... All of said property was sold upon the terms aforesaid, towit, one third in hand, one third in one year and one third in two years. the Court further approved of the transfer of the bid of the quarter section aforesaid from said James DEVOUR to said John BOGLE and required of the said Polly on the receipt of the purchase money of said BOGLE to make to him a Deed in manner aforesaid. F. GRINKE pgs 243-251

U.S.Grant Clarke

jelliott6 — 6 Dec 2007 10:36:44 GMT

Looking for parents for US Grant Clark(e) born May 1873, death
22 Oct 1906, Lancaster. He married a Alice Sophia Sawyer in 1894. daughter Nellie May.

Cemetery Records Lookup for MORRIS

KBuratti — 30 Nov 2007 1:58:19 GMT

Could someone do a lookup for me? I would like to find a burial record for James MORRIS and his wife, Albena who lived in Fairfield Co. 1810-1830. Thanks in advance...

Obit for Bert Steven Brainard

jel1976 — 2 Dec 2007 2:41:21 GMT

I am trying to find an Obit for Bert Steven Brainard born June 13, 1965; died July 24, 2000 Amanda Twp., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio or any information on how he died.

Thank you

New genealogical blog

msjh — 1 Dec 2007 1:07:38 GMT

I'd like to invite you all to stop by and look at my new genealogy blog. My main purpose is to try to puzzle out problems and get past brick walls, but I have many other ideas for it, such as postiing photos, creating and
posting maps tracing families from one place to an other, putting up family group information, posting interesting bits of information. I hope it will be helpful to some of the people who read it, and maybe I'll find some cousins or break down one of those brick walls. The topic will not always be related to Fairfield Co., as I have more than 75 surnames and will probably be jumping back and forth, but I'll be sure to tag all my posts so you can find things that relate to your research.

It's a bit skimpy right now, but bear with me and keep reading--and please feel free to leave comments!

Judi Hardin
http://genealogicalswamp.blogspot.com

Lookup: Strauder Beagle (m. abt 1840) Sarah Knight

scowan4738 — 22 Jun 2002 12:02:31 GMT

Looking for marriage record for Strauder Beagle and Sarah Knight married in Fairfield County approximately 1840 and likely in or near Lancaster.

Thompson cemetery, West Rushville

Jeanine Kiefel — 4 Jan 2003 12:56:06 GMT

I am visiting Ohio in a few months and want to visit the Thompson cemetery in West Rushville...my ggggg-grandparents William and Hannah Thompson are buried there. It looks like the cemetery might be on private land, does anyone know how I can find it or who I can contact to visit it?

Bixler / Fletcher of Fairfield Co., OH

Pat Cox — 25 Aug 2003 11:22:27 GMT

Emanuel (or Abraham ??) BIXLER is my GG Grandfather. According to a letter in the family Bible, he married Eva Ann FLETCHER (1845-Fairfield Co). They had one son, Joseph Bixler June 22, 1846 but I do not know where he was born. Emanuel is said to be related to the Bixlers from Indiana. I cannot seem to locate them anywhere in the 1850 or 1860 census. Eva and Joseph appear in the 1870 and 1880 Fairfield Co census. Another interesting bit of info..the 1890-91 directory lists Eva as the widow of Abraham (interesting). If anyone has any idea where I fit in with the Bixler families, please contact me at PatCox711@aol.com..would love to hear from you...I may have some information for you too!
Thank you, Pat

Martin, Holcomb, McCullough in Bremen, Perry County, Fairfield County

KGaskins — 7 Nov 2007 12:36:45 GMT

I am looking for any information, but most especially burial sites, for Charles V. Martin, born January 5 1864 (probably) Perry County, OH, and died November 6, 1921 in Kanawha County, WV; his wife, Sarah Jane Holcomb, born September 16 1871 (also probably) Perry County, OH, and died June 6 1936 Kanawha County, WV; Charles' mother, Jane McCullough, born May 26, 1844 Perry County, OH and died December 23, 1928 Kanawha County, WV, and Charles' father William Martin DOB unknown but died before December 23, 1928. The three death records I found (Charles V. Martin, Sarah Jane Holcomb Martin, and Jane McCulloguh Martin) all state that they were buried in Bremen, OH. The information for Sarah Jane Holcomb's death was provided by her brother Edward B. Holcomb of Bremen. No cemetery name was given on the records, just "Bremen." Anybody know about this family? Or any suggestions as to who I should contact or where I should look? The fact that they all spent part of their adult lives in WV but went home for burial speaks to their strong ties to OH. I am also interested in making contact with an descendants of these folks. Thanks in advance!

WHITESEL, WHIGHTSIL, WHIGHTSEL, McGOWAN

jferren1 — 21 Feb 2005 3:35:29 GMT

Looking for information about any of the following:

Direct Descendants of Stephen Whitesel

1 WHITESEL, Stephen b: Abt. 1806 d: Bef. 27 April 1850 in Fairfield County, Ohio
.. +MCGOWAN, Elizabeth b: Abt. 1806 m: 06 September 1825 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio d: Bef. 27 April 1850 in Fairfield County, Ohio
. 2 WHIGHTSIL, George Washington b: 19 November 1823 in Fairfield County, Ohio d: 16 April 1891 in Latona, Jasper County, Illinois
..... +PICKERING, Elizabeth b: 10 July 1835 in Pickerington, Fairfield County, Ohio m: 13 April 1854 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio d: 30 May 1909 in Latona, Jasper County, Illinois
.... 3 WHIGHTSIL, James Robert b: 13 February 1873 in Pickerington, Fairfield County, Ohio d: 14 September 1948 in Wheeler, Jasper County, Illinois
........ +FRITCHLEY, Lula Grace b: 02 May 1873 in Hord, Clay County, Illinois m: 10 April 1892 in Kedron, Jasper County, Illinois d: 19 June 1954 in Wheeler, Jasper County, Illinois
....... 4 WHIGHTSIL, William Henry b: 10 October 1894 in Wheeler, Jasper County, Illinois d: 12 December 1958 in Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois
........... +HANSON, Mary Alta b: 18 March 1898 in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois m: 27 August 1916 in North Muddy Township, Jasper County, Illinois d: 16 September 1980 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona
.......... 5 WHIGHTSIL, Gail Goldie b: 21 August 1919 in Wheeler, Jasper County, Illinois d: 09 March 1977 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona
.............. +FERREN, Virgil Bernard b: 02 December 1918 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois m: 19 December 1936 in Piper City, Ford County, Illinois d: 11 May 1977 in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois
............. 6 FERREN, Jerry Dean b: 10 April 1939 in Piper City, Ford County, Illinois

Log Cabin found in Violet Twp., Fairfield Co., OH

shellyinoh — 29 Sep 2007 1:57:31 GMT

"Violet Township employees recently made a discovery while making way for the Diley Road widening project. While removing the siding from a home at Diley and Busey roads, workers found an early 19th century log house that is thought to have belonged to the Root family, one of the first families to settle the Pickerington area. Pictured here, Violet Township Engineer Greg Butcher directs his crew as they carefully remove the siding to expose the logs beneath. The condition of the house is not yet known and it is still uncertain whether the structure can be saved." [Southeast Messenger, SE Columbus, OH, V 25 #20 p 1, Oct. 1, 207]

There is a picture available at the moment of this log cabin at http://www.columbusmessenger.com/NC/0/798.html

Henry TUSSING, Mary "Polly" BRITTINGHAM, 1823

ToddGen73 — 6 Jul 2007 2:17:40 GMT

I have not been able yet to find Henry TUSSING's parents. In the 1840 Fairfield co. census, there was a Christian TUSING, age 60-70, and a George TUSING, age 60-70. Henry was age 30-40, apparently living by himself. Would either Christian or George have been Henry's father? Henry married "Polly" BRITTINGHAM in Fairfield county in 1823.

Ezekiel Howell Landowner

SherryZimmerman50 — 23 Oct 2007 7:21:52 GMT

I am looking for ANY info on Ezekiel Howell, who owned 1200 acres purchased 1798, he is also listed on taxpayers listings of 1806 1807.

Dr. HYDE & TURNER 1866 Rushville

olymau — 21 Oct 2007 8:52:29 GMT

Does anyone know the relationshop between Dr. HYDE and TURNER, who jointly owned 54 acres in Rushville, on the attached 1866 map.
I am trying to verify, or disprove, if Dr. TURNER is my branch.
I'd be happy to hear from anyone with information about HYDE, TURNER, or LEHMAN Surnames.

Thank you,

Scott Maurer-6, Living Maurer-5, Mary (TURNER) Maurer-4, Allen Whitmer TURNER-3, John W TURNER-2, Joseph (b. 1782) & Elizabeth (b. 1791)(LEHMAN) TURNER-1

need dod and obit lookup please: William Wissinger 1978

Jacqi|MA327212 — 10 Jul 2007 9:05:44 GMT

Is there sks who could help me with either of two things? I need the obit for William Wissinger of Millersport. The SSDI shows his dod as March, 1978--no day listed, unfortunately. Also, if anyone who lives in the Millersport area could check the local paper for his obit, I would appreciate the lookup!

Thanks in advance for the help.

Lookup: Hardin, 1810 or 1820 Fairfield Co, OH

BrendaStPeter — 25 Mar 2005 2:29:09 GMT

Hello,
I am not sure if there is a census for 1810 or 1820 Fairfield Co., OH but, if there is could some kind soul please look to see if there is anyone by the surname of Hardin listed? Have happy holidays and God Bless. Brenda in IL

John Arnold family 1800s

unknown1uv3p51vvnuctc8ua55kgkutc95pk — 16 Dec 2005 8:03:56 GMT

I am looking for information for the family of John Arnold, born 1818 in OHio. He married Rachel Brown, daughter of Edith Davis and William Henry Brown in Fayette County. They had two (?) children, then moved to Brown County Illinois, where my great grandfather, Charles Arnold, was born in 1852. I do have the marriage record of Rachel and John, but no other information regarding JOhn's family. Information and/ or suggestions are appreciated! Thanks in Advance - Susan Manz Graham sug53@earthlink.net

Beery Ridge Road

scorpioforu — 9 Oct 2007 1:27:52 GMT

Does anyone know where this used to be?
Some of the Borah family line that I research is listed on the 1900 census as living on Beery Ridge Road. By the 1920 census, they're living on Boyer Road. Can anyone verify that this was the same road and is it still there? Are there any publications that anyone knows of that has any info on road name changes in Fairfield County?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Becki

Rushcreek Township Map

scorpioforu — 9 Oct 2007 1:35:04 GMT

Does anyone have a map of the area of Section 31 where Hide Away Hills currently stands shortly before it was turned into the Hide Away Hills gated community?
Thank you for any help.
Becki
beckiblair@hotmail.com

Lookup: Pleasant Hill church

scorpioforu — 9 Oct 2007 1:31:42 GMT

Don't know if the church is a Methodist or Presbyterian but does anyone have any of this church's records books to lok and see if there are any Brehm's or Borah/Bohrer/Boyers mentioned? Thank ou for any help.

Becki
beckiblair@hotmail.com

Colfax Cemetery In Fairfield Co.??

crystalpb — 25 Sep 2007 2:30:02 GMT

Is Colfax Cemetery in Pleasant TWP, Fairfield Co., Ohio ??
Thank you.

Old Fairfield County Schools

oldohioschools — 30 Sep 2007 7:27:41 GMT

Hello,
I am doing some research on old schools in Fairfield County as part of my Master's Degree. My website is www.oldohioschools.com

The schools I need information and pictures for are as follows:

1. Lancaster High School #2 (picture is attached)
I am getting conflicting information about what year this building was built and whether or not it is still there. What street is/was this building on? What year was the original part built? The additions? What year was it closed as a school or razed?

2. Lancaster South School (Original)
What street was this building on?
What year was it built?
What year was it razed?

3. Lancaster East School (Original)
What street was this building on?
What year was it built?
What year was it razed?

4. Lancaster High School #1 (Built 1873)
What street was this building on?
What year was it razed?

5. Amanda High School (Amanda)
PICTURE NEEDED!
What street was this building on?
What year was it built?
What year was it razed?

If you can provide pictures or information about these schools or any other old schools in your county, please email me at aaronturner@neo.rr.com and visit www.oldohioschools.com

Reuben and Mabel Lines

Crabman3 — 28 Sep 2007 3:48:52 GMT

I have been told that Reuben and Mabel Lines is buried in a cemetery in Pickrington and that there is only one cemetery in Pickrington. Can anyone tell me if they are buried in Pickrington and what the name of the cemetery is.
Your help would be appreicated

Andrew and Moses Showalter (VA > OH)

Richard Shindle — 6 Sep 2001 2:08:38 GMT

I am seeking information on the brothers Andrew Showalter (b. ca. 1791, Frederick Co, VA) and Moses Showalter (b. ca. 1804, Frederick Co., VA), sons of Jacob Showalter and Dorothy Snyder. Andrew married twice, first Dorothy Snyder and then to Polly McFarland. He was still in Frederick County in 1823, but he appears in the 1830 and 1840 census for Walnut Twp., Fairfield Co., OH. Moses married Susan Snyder and moved to Walnut Twp., Fairfield Co., OH ca. 1836, where he died in 1842.

cholera records?

r2larson — 11 Sep 2007 10:36:47 GMT

Does anyone know if there isa record of cholera deaths for Faifield County during the 1830+ epidemic?

Will Index Lookups?

r2larson — 11 Sep 2007 10:59:14 GMT

Anyone doing Lookups in the
"Index To Wills, Estates, Guardianships and Petitions of Fairfield County, Ohio."?

I am a FCGS member and need a Lookup for the surname GREER.

James Strode's Bible

MaggieJones24 — 9 Sep 2007 3:40:33 GMT

Attached is a transcribed copy of James Strode's bible. James was originally from Berkeley County, Virginia and died in Fairfield County, Ohio. Nancy remarried after James's death to David Devore. The bible lists the two children Nancy had by David. James and Nancy Arnold Strode were my g-g-g-g-grandparents. I have much more data and would love to share.

N. B. & Tillie Evans Cole biography

Donald W. Hart — 17 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

George J. Bohrer & Sarah J. Beery

gerry_mahan — 28 Jun 2001 12:44:47 GMT

I am looking for the parents and siblings of George J. BOHRER, b. 5 October 1838 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH. He m. Sarah J. BEERY 3 January 1865 in Hocking Co., OH after being honorably discharged from service in the Civil War. I would appreciate hearing from you, if you know of this family. Thank you for your time and interest.

Gerry Gahris Mahan, Valdez, Alaska

Elmwood Cemetery, Berne Township, Fairfield Co, OH

carriebias — 5 Jul 2007 10:40:06 GMT

Is there anyone in Fairfield county that will be making a trip to the Elmwood Cemetery in the next few months?

If so could I ask a huge favor, would you take 2 photos for me of headstones.
Both are buried in Section C, Row 5....
Henry & Ruth Abrams
he died 1821, she died 1847.

Henry Abrams is my 4th Great Grandfather, Ruth is his second wife...not really my ancestor....but I would still like to have her headstone as well.

I will gladly pay for your gas for the trip, just let me know in advance and I will make arrangements.

Thanks,
Carrie in GA

Philip Spohn b 1812 Ohio

ytkat — 21 Jul 2007 1:17:28 GMT

I'm trying locate information on my 3rd great grandfather Philip Spohn who appears with his family in the 1850 census for Rushcreek Twp as Philip Spoon.

That census shows:
Philip aged 38, his wife Elizabeth 32, their children at that time, H.R. (Hanna Rebecca) 6, G.W. (George W.) 4, J.W. (male) 1; and a female, E. Spoon, 31, all born in Ohio.

By 1860 the family had moved to Bath Twp in Allen Co were the enumerator gave their surname as Sohn:

P. Sohn 48, Elizabeth 42, Hanna 15, G.W. 13, J. 11, Hemilia (Amelia) 8, Mary 4, Wm 2.

It looks like Philip and young William must have died prior to the 1870 census and only Elizabeth, George, Amelia and Mary (Hanna had married)are found in German Twp, Allen Co.

If anyone could shed some light on Philip's parentage or Elizabeth's maiden name, I would be truly grateful.

Thomas family in Fairfield County

azthomas06 — 2 Aug 2007 11:22:39 GMT

I am looking for the Thomas family in Fairfield Co. This family descends from Aaron Thomas who settled in Perry Co. in the early 1800's with his sons David, Jacob, Samuel, Evan and Jesse and his daughter Elizabeth Thomas Morrow. Some of the children of this group later moved to Lancaster. Rev. B.F. Thomas and his family which included his children Amos, John, Mary and Hettie lived in Lancaster at some point. Amos S. Thomas was a banker in Lancaster in the early 1900's. Any info on this family is appreciated.

Rev. Henry K. Baines

imadale — 4 Aug 2007 11:16:54 GMT

Would anyone have any information on Rev. Henry K. Baines, he was a minister to Trinity Church, Fairfield, from 1853 to 1859. I believe he had 2 or 3 children born in the County. Any help or information would really be a big help. Thanks, Sue Wood

Mathias, Harsh, Hensley families

EugeneMathias51 — 26 Jun 2003 11:07:10 GMT

WOULD LIKE ANY INFORMATION I CAN GET ON THE MATHIAS OR HENSLEY OR HARSH FAMILYS THAT LIVED IN FRANKLIN CO. FAIRFIELD CO. OR HOCKING CO. OHIO

Leopold & Gatie M. (Boyles) Mambourg

jadev48 — 24 Jul 2007 9:36:59 GMT

Looking for descendants of Leopold & Gatie M. (Boyles) Mambourg, in hopes that they have photos of Gatie and her parents, Lloyd and Loverna (Ward) Boyles of Taylor County, West Virginia. Gatie was the only child and she married and moved to Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio circa 1900. Gatied died 11 Nov 1971.

Thanks very much. Please email LCFlu@aol.com

Undine H. (WEAVER) RUTHERFORD LAMB Obit

lhanks1 — 17 Jul 2007 10:58:26 GMT

Undine WEAVER was the great great granddaughter of Nelson MASON & Elizabeth MARSHALL who md. in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD in 1833 and migrated to Violet Twp., Fairfield Co. about 1848. She was also the great great granddaughter of Henry MASON (b. 11 July 1802 in MD) and Margaret TAYLOR who resided in Violet Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio most of their lives. More detailed information on these two MASON relationships has already been posted on this message board with the obits for her mother (see Eva (MASON) WEAVER Obit) and maternal grandmother (see Loretta (SCOTT) MANVILLE MASON MYERS Obit).

!OBIT: Lacaster, Ohio - Eagle-Gazette, Date Thursday, Nov 13, 2002, page ? (ancestry.com's Obituary Collection) -
Undine H. Rutherford Lamb, 79, Carroll, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at her residence.
Born Dec. 31, 1923, in Pickerington to the late Elza S. and Eva Mason Weaver, she was a 1941 graduate of Pickerington High School. She was a former employee of Buckeye Mart, Love's Restaurant and Nationwide Insurance. She was a member of Bloom Presbyterian Church.
Survived by her husband Robert; daughter, Tonda (Richard) Coontz of Canal Winchester; son, Tom (Zinn) Rutherford of Pickerington; stepson Robert (Julie) Lamb of Pickerington; stepdaughter Linda (Mike) Lemaster, MD, of Worthington; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Roberta Rutherford of Canal Winchester; brothers, Jack Weaver of Miami, Fla., Colin (Beverly) Weaver of Baltimore; stepbrother Ted (June) Torrence of Phoenix, Ariz; stepsisters, Nancy (DeVaughn) Crist, Salle (Lyle) Speaks, both of Baltimore; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by son, Terry Rutherford, on Sept. 11, 2003.
Friends may visit 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, where services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, with Pastor Thomas McGranor officiating. Interment will be at Carroll Cemetery.

Nathaniel Shepler 1790-1800

marwal43 — 17 Jul 2007 1:56:07 GMT

Does anyone have any information on this family. I believe he was the son of John Shepler and Rachel Teal of Fairfield Co. OH He is listed in the 1830 Census of Warren Co. OH, but I think several of John and Rachel's children were in Warren Co. and I wondered if anyone has a date of death for John Shepler 1760 who came into Fairfield Co. early Pleasant Twp. 1799-1800.

marwal43@yahoo.com

Loretta (SCOTT) MANVILLE MASON MYERS Obit

lhanks1 — 17 Jul 2007 2:24:13 GMT

OBIT: Columbus Dispatch, Date Friday, April 22, 1938; page 14 B - MYERS---Loretta, of Pickerington, O., Thursday, age 71. Survived by husband, Albert; 2 grandchildren, Jack and Undine Weaver. Funeral services Saturday, 2 p. m., at the J. E. Grimes Funeral Home, Pickerington. Burial Violet cemetery.

Sarah Ann MASON, daughter of Henry MASON (b. 11 July 1802 in MD) and Margaret TAYLOR, married 1st Jesse MASON in 1841 in Fairfield Co., OH. Jesse died in 1864 and Sarah Ann married 2nd David SCOTT in 1866 in Fairfield Co., OH. That is the only record we have for David. Sarah and David had one child, a daughter named Luretta "Rhetta" SCOTT born about 1867/1868. Sarah Ann married 3rd Andrew EDWARD / EDWARDS in 1870 in Fairfield Co., OH and he died in 1878.

For quite sometime we did not know what happened to Luretta / Rhetta SCOTT. She was 13 years old in 1880 and residing with her brother-in-law and half-sister, John and Mary Elizabeth (MASON) SPIERGY / SPEARKY, & family, her mother, and half-brother, Elmer MASON. No sign of her in 1900 and could not find a marriage or death for her.

Nelson and Elizabeth (MARSHALL) MASON's grandson, George W. MASON, married his second wife, Retta MANVILLE, in 1896 in Fairfield Co., OH. This information was from some hand written notes made by my mother and a cousin-in-law as they looked through the Fairfield Co. marriage records after 1880 for Masons while my third cousin and I were looking through probate packets.

The 1900 Census record indicated George had 3 children by his first wife, Elizabeth "Bettie" BROWN, and 1 child, named Eva, by his second wife . The birth record for Eva found in the Fairfield Co. Birth records Vol. 3 gave her mother's maiden name as Rettie Manvil, so we had no reason to suspect that MANVILLE was not her maiden name.

I found an Eva Mason WEAVER in the Cemeteries of Violet Township Fairfield County, Ohio compiled & published by The Fairfield County Chapter of The Ohio Genealogical Society with the correct birth date and buried by relatives of George W. MASON. No Weaver husband buried there so I did not know who she married. I found her in the online Ohio Death Index on the OHS website and obtained a copy of her death certificate. The death certificate gave me a first name for her husband, but I was certainly surprised to see her mother's maiden name listed as "Loretta Scott, b. Pickerington, Ohio"!

An obit for Eva Mason Weaver in the Columbus Dispatch newspaper said she was survived her mother, Retta MYERS. A letter to the Fairfield County Courthouse produced copies of 3 out of the 4 requested marriage records. No marriage for a Retta/Loretta/etc. SCOTT to a MANVILLE. The license for her marriage to George W. MASON has her name as Mrs. Retta MANVILLE (no Mrs. on the return so it was easy to miss). The marriage for Eva MASON to Elza WEAVER. Most importantly, Retta's marriage to Albert MYERS in 1924 which gives her father's name as David SCOTT and her mother's maiden name as Sarah MASON.

The 1880 Census has Rhetta's father born in Ohio, however, the 1900, 1910, 1920, and 1930 census records say her father was born in England.

Neither Retta / Loretta or her husband George W. MASON are in the Cemeteries of Violet Township Fairfield County, Ohio compiled by The Fairfield County Chapter of The Ohio Genealogical Society, so apparently they did not have tombstones to read.

Eva (MASON) WEAVER Obit

lhanks1 — 15 Jul 2007 7:42:56 GMT

Eva MASON married Elza Soliday WEAVER (found on the 1930 Census as Ellsworth) in Fairfield Co., OH. She is found in the Fairfield Co. Birth Records Vol. 3 (1888-1899) as Eva Mary E. MASON, Father George W. MASON, Mother's maiden name Rettie MANVIL. Turns out Rettie's maiden name was not MANVIL but SCOTT (Eva's death certificate & the license for Rettie's 3rd marriage) and Eva has a double Mason connection.

Eva's father, George W. MASON, was the son of John W. MASON & Elizabeth L. FLICK who married in Fairfield Co., OH in 1860. John W. MASON was b. in MD, son of Nelson MASON & Elizabeth MARSHALL who md. in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD in 1833 and migrated to Violet Twp., Fairfield Co. about 1848.

Loretta (Luretta, "Retta", "Rettie", "Rhetta") SCOTT, mother of Eva, was the daughter of Sarah Ann MASON and her second husband, David SCOTT. Sarah Ann MASON was the daughter of Henry MASON (b. 11 July 1802 in MD) and Margaret TAYLOR who resided in Violet Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio most of their lives.

OBIT: Columbus Dispatch, Date Saturday, May 25, 1935; page 2 - WEAVER---Eva Mason, 36, Pickerington, Friday. Survived by husband, E. S. Weaver; son, Jack; daughter, Undine; mother, Retta Myers; sister, Lucille Mason; brother, Walter Mason. Members of O. E. S. and Rebekahs. Funeral Sunday 2:30 at Pickerington M. E. church. Burial Violet cemetery by J. E. Grimes.

Eva Mason WEAVER is found on p. 64 of Cemeteries of Violet Township Fairfield County, Ohio compiled by The Fairfield County Chapter of The Ohio Genealogical Society.

Her husband, Elza S. WEAVER, died in 1975 and is found on p. 20 of Cemeteries of Liberty Township Fairfield County, Ohio compiled by the Fairfield County Chapter of The Ohio Genealogical Society, buried in the Old Basil Cemetery.