Harrison - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Grimes of German Twp help needed

LASpyres — 17 Aug 2008 10:14:44 GMT

On the 1850 census for German Twp. is this family:
Grimes Harriet 63 b Frederick Co., MD
Sarah 29 b Fayette Co., PA
Arabella 22 b Jefferson Co., OH
Also on the same page is a Warner Grimes with wife Nancy and 8 children. I believe Warner is likely a son of Harriet as he named his oldest daughter Harriet & has a son Joshua who I believe was his father.

By 1860 I do not find Harriet, Sarah or Arabella. I do not find a marriage for them either. Warner & family are still in German Twp.

Is anyone with access to burial records for German Twp. willing to do a cemetery lookup for these 3 women for me? I'm especially interested in Harriet.

LouAnn in NC

George Henry Coleman ancestors

coleman75 — 19 Aug 2008 4:37:49 GMT

I have detailed information about my great-grandfather George Henry Coleman, but virtually nothing about his ancestors.

George Henry COLEMAN
Birth: 16 Nov 1873, Harrison County, Ohio
Death: 13 Jul 1965, Mecca Rest Home; Medina County, Ohio
Marriage: 11 Mar 1897

Spouse: Jennie Dena MINER
Birth: 24 Jun 1870
Death: 30 Mar 1927

I have his WWI draft registration, funeral card, and obituary, as well as verification of dates from multiple family members.

According to the 1900 Census (Medina County), George's parents were both born in Ohio.

A now-deceased great aunt said that George's mother was Fanny Peoples (or maybe Piaplis, the handwriting is difficult to read), but this is unsubstantiated.

Can anyone fill in an details about George's parents?

Thanks,
Ben

Update: Old Harrison Co. Schools

oldohioschools — 13 Aug 2008 9:30:43 GMT

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

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

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

SURNAMES

TheSarge578 — 19 Aug 2008 4:40:47 GMT

My Wilson's were from Virginia to Harrison County, have traced them to the present. James Wilson Sr was my my GGGGGgrandfather and Margarte my grandmother, of which I have connected down to my Father, Homer D. Wilson, b. 1913 d. 1976 in Cambridge, (Guernsey Cty), OH. Appreciate any information available and I am willing to share any information I have. Thank you (Note: Above names were apart of the Harrison County History.)

Mcconnell Cemetery lookup - Washington Twn

locogirlp1 — 30 Jun 2008 4:16:20 GMT

I am making a trip to Harrison county in a month and am desperate to locate the burial site of Rachel (Browning) McConnell (who died in 1902 in Harrison County) before I go! I want to take a picture when I'm there.

She was married to John McConnell and she and John were lifetime residents of Washington Twn. I see that there is a McConnell Cemetery in Washington Twn and I am wondering if someone can look to see if Rachel is there? That would be my first choice for her burial location but she might be buried anywhere in Washington Twn.

I would so appreciate a helping hand/lookup for her. I have never been to Ohio and am thrilled to be able to come and do some research. Getting a few wonderful pieces in my puzzle photographed would make my trip.

Thank you!

ROBISON/ROBINSON WILABY DECKER CAROTHERS KIRBY COLVIN

Peggy Wise — 12 Apr 2003 11:47:05 GMT

Cemetery lookups for one George Brown in New Athens and another George Brown in Freeport

jgl1959 — 5 Jul 2008 2:30:18 GMT

I am looking for any cemetery/tombstone information for one George Brown, b. abt. 1775, d. abt. 1863, and buried somewhere in New Athens Twp. Also another George Brown, b. in the 1790'2, d. 1840-1850, and buried probably in Freeport Twp. I know there are publications from the local Genealogical Society that might have this information. If anyone could get me tombstone pictures, I'd be glad to pay for your gas expenses!

Thanks,

Joe Leahy

Lillian LUCAS - Pascoe COPELAND marriage?

Glenn_Channell — 28 Jun 2008 2:06:17 GMT

I am trying to trace the family of Lillian LUCAS, daughter of George and Emily (HUGHES) LUCAS. She was born in Highley, Shropshire, England in 1897 and came to the US in 1905.

In the 1910 Census, she is living in Loudon Township in Carroll County with his parents and siblings. By 1920, she was married to her first husband, Pascoe COPELAND. At that time, they were living in Hopedale in Harrison County.

From the Census data, they were married about 1914 and had a daughter Mary about a year later. I'm not sure if the marriage occurred in Carroll or Harrison County, and was hoping someone could help me out.

In the 1920 Census, Pascoe's last name looks like "COPELEO", although he certainly went by COPELAND in later years. He was born in Italy, so maybe there was some Anglicization of his name at some time (COPELAND doesn't strike me as particularly Italian).

Thanks
Glenn

ALLENSWORTH

David Noll — 13 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for the surname and family of Catherine__. She was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, around 1795. Catherine later met and married Emanuel Allensworth (1780 - ) from Frederick, Virginia. One of their sons was Jacob Allensworth (1818 - ). He married (1) Rebecca Calhoun and (2) Violet McCracken (1822 - ). Their son, William Allensworth, was born at Cadiz, Ohio, in 1853. He married Julia B. Steeves (1856 - 1945). If you know of Catherine Allensworth's maiden name and/or family, would you please let me know. Thank you.

Crawford - Jackson

Bruce Harper — 12 Feb 2006 3:22:34 GMT

Did you Andrew Jackson's mom was a Crawford?

Who Was Rev. Moffitt?

KJRomick — 12 Jun 2008 2:13:05 GMT

In 1833 Rev. John Moffitt performed the marriage of Otho Porter and Elizabeth Dusenberry in Harrison County. With which church was Rev. Moffitt affiliated? In which township was the church located and does it still exists? Is there a cemetery at the church? Are there any records? Any help would be very much appreciated!

Patton, Thomas, 1832 Will, Harrison county, Ohio

noble3314 — 13 Jun 2008 5:16:17 GMT

Many thanks to Barbara Crumley for the photocopy of original will. Note that the extract in Hanna p439 does not mention son Joshua. The following is my reading of the original will.

PATTON, Thomas
Will- names three daughters and four sons.
"I, Thomas Patton, of Harrison County, Ohio, being….
First of all, I recommend my soul unto the …my body to the earth, to be buried in a Christian like manner…my worldly estate I dispose of the same as follows:

1st I will and bequeath to my beloved wife [black photocopy illegible] my household, cupboard, and kitchen furniture, beds and bedding… [except] as belongs to my three daughters Elizabeth, Sarah and Mariah, and… [except as] was purchased and made for themselves.

To my son David Patton and with what he has got the sum of one dollar.

To my son James Patton I will and what he has got from me the sum of one dollar.

To my son Joseph Patton I will the sum of Two Hundred Dollars,

the balance of my estate whatever it may be […shall] , be divided between my three daughters above named and my two sons James, Joshua, except my books which I direct to be divided, divided between my [above] all my children, giving my wife first her choice in equal value.

I constitute and appoint James Lee of Cadiz sole executor of this my last will….
signed…16th day of February 1832."

Thos Patton

Witnesses:
John Baker
David Parkhill

(Thomas Patton is buried at Cadiz Old Cemetery located at the corner of Ohio and South Streets in Cadiz where it is recorded he died 28 Feb 1832, aged 63y 3m 22d.)

Frncis Bell and wives Elizabeth McCoy and Ann Hoxworth.

jrbell54 — 27 May 2008 10:37:28 GMT

I am looking for anyone researching Francis and his family.
Francis was born in Ireland and came here in the 1770's . was married to Elizabeth in PA. Came to Jefferson County, OHio 1803. Elizabeth died and he married Ann in Jefferson County Children with first wife included Thomas married to Isabell Graydon, Samuel b 1803 in Fayette County, PA married Rachel Croskey moved to Iowa, Nancy Bell married Moses Hanley, John Bell possibly married to Kesiah Tipton died before 1848.)according to father's will had children) Elizabeth married to John Long and Francis married to Jane Irwin. From Second marriage Alexander married to Susanna Shepler and Robert b@1845 . I have a lot of info on Francis Jr. and some on Samuel and Nancy a Little on Alexander.
Would like to connect the dots on this family. Other surnames down the line include Blackburn, Busby, Tanley , Fetty, Waller.
Also looking for Keith Nichols who lived in SC a few years back and descendent of Charles Montford Bell. Please contact me if you are still on list. Thanks
Janet Bell

Edward Ellison -Harrison Co., Ohio

sharAelli — 20 Apr 2008 5:59:39 GMT

Looking for more information on the family of Edward Ellison listed in the 1880 Harrison Co., Ohio census as Pres Scio College wife Louisa daughters Lizzie and Emma.
Please email sharelli@yahoo.com

Morris West family group

Joyceailes — 5 Dec 2007 6:10:50 GMT

Does anyone have any connection to this family? They lived NE of Cadiz near Bethel ME Church.
Morris West (1752 MD-1839 OH)
1.wife unknown 2. Sarah Lacy 1812, 3. Ann Hudson 1817
Henrietta West (1777) md. Thomas Hogland 1804
William West (c1780) md Sarah Boyd
Ruth West (1782-1869) md Philip Cahill
Nathaniel West (1783-1858) md Mary Cahill 1812
Thomas West (1784?) md Mary Ann Tipton 1812
Elizabeth West (1785) md William Randals 1812
Charity West (1790) md Elijah Lacy 1814
Susannah West (1793) md Joseph Thompson
Morris West Jr. (1798-99) md Leticia Jones 1822
Augustus Bickerstaff West (1800) md 1. Rachel Saxton 1822
2. Nancy Brindley 1834, 3. Mary Lewis 1841

Arthur Martin 1772 Ireland-1826 OH Immigration date?

BillMartin2244 — 5 May 2008 10:52:56 GMT

Do you know where I might find the immigration record for this Arthur Martin? Do you know Arthur's parents?

Arthur Martin was reported to have been born 1771 in Ireland ["Cadiz Township Cemeteries" shows his transcribed tombstone birth date as 8 Feb 1772. "Historical Collections of Harrison County", page 544 shows his birth in 1771, Ireland.] He married Margaret Oury/Urey in 1804 while they were both still in Lancaster Co., PA. Therefore, he must have come to America between 1772-1804.

I've searched for this Arthur Martin in Passenger Lists of Philadelphia and New York, with no success – maybe I just haven't yet found the right list. Do you know when he immigrated and through what port?
If he immigrated from Ireland after 1790, I assume he had to be naturalized. Is that correct? Do you have a copy of his Naturalization from which I might have a copy?

Thank you for the advice.

-Bill Martin Denver, CO
billmartin44@ieee.org
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Arthur & Margaret (Oury/Urey) Martin Family

Subject: Arthur Martin
Birth: 8 Feb 1772, Ireland (probably Northern Ireland)
Immigration: between 1771 and 1804; Port Unknown
Marriage:21 Aug 1804, Lancaster Co., PA.;Margaret Oury/Urey
Census: 1810, Lancaster Co., PA.
LandContract: 21 Aug 1811, Steubenville, OH.
Travel: ca 1813 to Harrison Co., OH.
Deed Grantee: 26 Nov 1813, Cadiz Twp, Harrison Co., OH.
Census: 1820, Cadiz Twp., Harrison Co., OH.
Death:21 Oct1826, on the farm, Cadiz Twp., Harrison Co., OH.
Burial: ca 23 Oct 1826, Hines (Moravian Ridge) Cem., Cadiz Twp., near Asbury Methodist Chapel, Harrison Co., OH. Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown __________________________________________________________________________

Spouse: Margaret Oury/Urey
Birth: 4 May 1777, Lancaster Co., PA.
Death: 13 Nov 1856, Cadiz Twp., Harrison Co., OH.
Burial: ca 15 Nov 1856, Hines (Moravian Ridge) Cem., Cadiz Twp., Harrison Co., OH.
Father: George Urey (b. ca 1737).
Mother: Possibly: Eva Margaret Schlebach (no proof yet found). __________________________________________________________________________
CHILDREN of Arthur and Margaret Martin

Ann Martin
Birth: ca 1806, Lancaster Co., PA.
Census: 1840, Harrison Co., OH.
Marriage: 7 Jan 1841, Belmont Co., OH; William Armstrong (b. ca 1794).
Census: 8 Jun 1880, Salt Creek Twp., Holmes Co., OH. __________________________________________________________________________

Mary Martin
Birth: 5 Apr 1808, Lancaster Co., PA.
Census: 1820, Cadiz Twp., Harrison Co., OH
Marriage: 22 Jan 1830, Harrison Co., OH; Washington Ourant (b. 15 Sep 1808, d. 13 Sep 1884)
Death: 20 Mar 1866, Nottingham Twp., Harrison Co., OH. ________________________________________________________________________

Edward Martin
Birth: 6 Feb 1811, Lancaster Co., PA.
Marriage: 25 Sep 1839, Harrison Co., OH; Elizabeth Haverfield (b. 4 Oct 1816, d. 30 Apr 1856).
Census: 25 Aug 1850; Cadiz Twp., Harrison Co., OH.
Census: 29 Jun 1860; Washington Twp., Wakatomica P.O., Coshocton Co., OH.
Death: 5 Nov 1868, Union Mills, Mahaska Co., IA. __________________________________________________________________________

John H. Martin
Birth: 19 Mar 1815, Lancaster Co., PA.
Travel: ca 1817, Harrison Co., OH.
Census 1840: Cadiz Twp., Harrison Co., OH.
Marriage: 13 Mar 1840, Harrison Co., OH, Harriet Hitchcock (b. 6 Nov 1819, d. 24 May 1902).
Death: 28 Oct 1890, Cadiz Twp., Harrison Co., OH.
Burial: ca 31 Oct 1890, Cadiz-Union Cem., Cadiz Twp., Harrison Co., OH. _______________________________________________________________________

George W. Martin
Birth: 1 Mar 1817, Harrison Co., OH.
Marriage: 3 Jan 1853, Tuscarawas Co., OH; Rachel H. Kennedy (b. ca 1832, d. 17 Jan 1881).
Census: 6 Jun 1870, Cadiz Twp., Harrison Co., OH.
Death: 14 Aug 1895, Cadiz Twp., Harrison Co., OH. ___________________________________________________________________

William and Rebecca McCamis Gillis

ConnieHatch62 — 3 Mar 2008 2:21:17 GMT

Searching for the names of the 10 children born to them in Harrison Co. The only child I show is William, born 1813. I am trying to prove that another child is Rebecca, born about 1809. She is my GGG Grandmother.
Thanks so much,
Connie

FERGUSON/MCCLAIN

LMartis8842 — 24 Jun 2001 8:59:20 GMT

Searching for parents of John Ferguson, b 5 Aug 1816 in Harrison County, OH. Married Cyrena McClain in Coshocton County, 27 Jul 1837. Could John's father be Richard Ferguson of Moorefield Township, Harrison County?

Edward Ellison -Harrison Co., Ohio

sharAelli — 20 Apr 2008 5:59:12 GMT

Looking for more information on the family of Edward Ellison listed in the 1880 Harrison Co., Ohio census as Pres Scio College wife Louisa daughters Lizzie and Emma.
Please email sharelli@yahoo.com

Carol K. WYATT Wise

Lace_Lynch — 20 Apr 2008 12:46:45 GMT

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Carol K. Wyatt Wise, 66, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008.

She was born Dec. 18, 1941, in Cadiz, Ohio to the late Doyle Peck Wyatt and Mary K. Wyatt-Owens.

Surviving are her two sons, James and John Wells; five grandchildren; four sisters, Patricia Dansby of Zanesville, Judith (Bill) Huff of Colorado, Lois (Charles) Goines of Columbus and Marjorie (Frank) Newsome of Iowa; one brother, Lawrence Aaron Wyatt of Vallejo, Calif.; and a special friend, Mr. Bill McGarvy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Wyatt, Jane Wyatt, Georgette Wyatt, Roberta Hughes-Taylor; and two brothers, John Doyle Preston Wyatt and Paul Dean Wyatt.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2008, at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 536 Moxahala Ave.,Zanesville, Ohio with Pastor Keith A. Wyatt Sr. officiating.

Originally published April 18, 2008

1832 Will for Thomas Patton at Courthouse, Cadiz

noble3314 — 5 Sep 2005 5:15:14 GMT

Hanna p439 gives brief info re will for THOMAS PATTON, date of will Feb 16, 1832; date of probate, March 26, 1832. [Patton died Feb 28, 1832, bur. Old Cadiz Cemetery.]
Wife Jane; children, Elizabeth, Sarah, Mariah, David, James, Joseph; exec., James Lee; wits: John Baker, David Parkhill.

I would be grateful if someone local could sight this will for further useful information, especially to tell me if there is anything more about son James Patton (my ancestor I think).

I live out of the country so difficult to send check, but I can if necessary. Thank you for any help.

John Welch/Welsh Archer Twp.

kiwaters — 9 Apr 2008 1:51:54 GMT

Would like to hear from anyone with info on John Welch 1782-1871 of Archer twp. Jane McClellan was his wife

Thank you

Kandi Waters

Julia Ann Lewis

noahbsmom1 — 25 Mar 2008 6:31:39 GMT

Married to James Armstrong, 1843 in Harrison, OH. Trying to find her parents and or siblings.

Jefferson SPRINGSTEEN & Anna CONNOR

pmmcm — 24 Mar 2008 10:47:32 GMT

Looking for Jefferson SPRINGSTEEN who was b. "Harrison, OH" per obit and family bible. (but which Harrison?) He was b. 14 Feb 1820. In 1835 he moved to Indianapolis, IN and was a gov't mail carrier. 'He induced his father to come to Indianapolis' and later they traveled to New Jersey to see his grandfather. He then moved to Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY where he had a restaurant, and m. Anna CONNOR (b. Ireland 20 Feb 1824) in Brooklyn NY 06 Jan 1843. 5 children b.in Brooklyn from 1844-1852: John William, Mary Elizabeth, Jefferson, Abram Furman, & Charles. In 1852 they returned to Indianapolis (possibly his father came too) and 3 more children were b. there: Anna Missouri, Robert E., and Joseph. Sons John and Abram fought in the Civil War. Jefferson is listed as a painter in 1889, 1890 Indianapolis City Directories; was also a detective and ran for political office. Anna CONNOR SPRINGSTEEN d. 17 Apr 1887 in Cairo, Alexander Co., IL, possibly while visiting her dau Anna who lived there, but is bur. Crown Hill Cem., Indianapolis. Jefferson d. 25 Sep 1909 in Indianapolis, also bur. Crown Hill. Associated names are BECKWITH, COMBS, LONGFELLOW, O'NEIL, BIERBOWER, TAYLOR, DUMONT, FURMAN. Any info to help us find his parents, actual place of birth, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Pamela

Moore, Isaac 1814-1882

CynthiaEpley — 9 Mar 2008 5:20:47 GMT

Looking for info re: Isaac Moore, born 1814 in OH, died 1882 & buried in Indian Creek Cem., Louisa Co., Iowa. He had 5 daugs and 1 son in OH before moving to Iowa in the late 1870s. Wife may have been Eliza Coleman (born 1815). He was a farmer. I am looking for any info re: his family and/or his and her parents, etc. Children were Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, Maria, Harriet and Henry Alonzo. Thanks for any info.

Walker family of Harrison Co, OH

ker17moh — 27 Feb 2008 2:28:28 GMT

I'm looking for the parents of ...

Margaret Walker
B: 2 Feb 1819 PA
M: 8 Jan 1845 in Harrison Co, OH to William Ralston
D: 2 Apr 1851 Harrison Co, OH

They had 2 children, both died before 1850.

The mother and both children are buried in the same place.

I have no further information on this person.

ROBISON/ROBINSON Family

PeggyWise51 — 1 Feb 2002 7:53:01 GMT

JOHNSON in 1800's

Clint Johnston — 9 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on ROBERT and MARGARET JOHNSON of Cadiz,Harrison Co. OHIO. This is my gggrandfather and I have found him and his sons listed in the 1850 census. The city of Cadiz is listed as the birthplace of my ggrandfather. If anyone can help me with my search on any of the names listed below please contact me. I would appreciate any leads that might come my way.

Robert Johnson b. 10-1812
Margaret(unknown) b.11-06-1806
Joseph Milton Johnson b.10-01-1835 (ggf)
Robert B. Johnson b.4-19-1840
Walter C. Johnson b.3-12-1843
Thanks,
Clint

Deersville Presbyterian church

ker17moh — 3 Dec 2007 6:52:20 GMT

I have read that the Scot-Irish were Seceders from the Presbyterian Church of England and that there was a Presbyterian Church near Deersville, which was refered to as the Sharon Meetinghouse.

This use to stand on the old Poulson farm.

I had read this in the book 'The History of the Village of Deersville, Ohio' written by a Homer C Poulson.

There was one thing in particular of great interest to me. The author of this book said that he had in hand an original session book from this very church on loan from a C M Millhorn.

I have discovered that my family is connected to this church and some relatives, possibly even my 3rd great grand mother is buried in that cemetery. I see it as being very important I locate this book as it may give further clues to my direct line origins.

Any further information the author of this book, living Poulsons or the C M Millhorn who has the book, anything about the session book, or even the church that it talks about is highly sought after!!

1850 look up for Samuel Blackwood

Larryprice30 — 9 Feb 2008 8:36:35 GMT

Need a 1850 census, Harrison Co.,OH look up for Samuel Blackwood of Freeport Twp. Samuel would have been 43 years old, b; Ireland and his wife Margaret 26, b: Ireland.The 1860 census shows a least two sons. I need to know who was in the family at that time.
Appreciate any help,
L.P.

OBITUARY - James Elmer Overholt

smlslau — 9 Feb 2008 4:41:32 GMT

Jewell County (KS) REPUBLICAN, published in Jewell City, KS, 06 FEB 1903, pg 5:

James Elmer Overholt was born in Harrison county, Ohio, March 21, 1850, where he spent his boyhood days, and September 29, 1887, was married to Miss Susan Blanche Feirbaugh of the same county. Early in the next spring, 1888, they came to Jewell county, Kan., buying a farm 14 miles southwest of Jewell where he lived until his death, which occurred Jan. 17, 1903.

He professed conversion at the age of 21, and joined the United Brethren church, but on coming to Kansas he with his companion identified themselves with the Brown’s Creek M.E. church, where he remained a faithful member until his death.

As a neighbor, farmer, citizen and companion he stood first-class; always ready to lend a helping hand wherever needed; careful, painstaking in all his farm and business affairs; loyal to his God, to his church and to his country. As a companion and father, but few in all the land could be better. His home was always bright, where neighbors and friends found a warm welcome. His Christian character was unquestioned. Everyone knew just where to find him on the subject of religion.

He was fully conscious of his condition, and frequently expressed his willingness to go when the Lord should call him. A few hours before his death he called his boys, Harry and Willie, to his side, told them he was going to die, and asked them to be good boys, shun bad company, be good to their mamma and meet him in heaven. His death was very peaceful and triumphant. He leaves a loving wife, two boys, three brothers and two sisters to mourn his loss.

Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Helmick, of Glen Elder, assisted by Rev. Long, of the Free Methodist church, on Jan. 19, 1903, short services being held at the home, and funeral preached at the Brown’s Creek church, and the remains interred in the Brown’s Creek cemetery.

(Brown’s Creek Cemetery – Mitchell Co, KS – 21 Mar 1850 – 17 Jan 1903)

(I am not connected to this family but found in an old newspaper. mls)

The Shultz Family in Harrison County

SHA1948605 — 25 Jun 2001 1:56:43 GMT

My surnames being researched in Harrison County. Shultz, Shoemaker, Kanouve, Sproul, Mellish.

Dr. McPherson, civil war era, married to a girl of Wilkin

KennethLamb99 — 19 Mar 2006 4:30:40 GMT

I don`t know the doctors first name. There were 3 Wilkin girls. One married a Burnside, one married Lawrence Lamb and the 3rd married Dr. McPherson. I once had pic`s of their wedding. Someone stole them. The one that married McPherson is discribed in the history books (on the civil war) as prettier than Libby Custer. I would love help getting my info back, if there is any. They would have lived near Tippecanoe (I think) but she was known to ride her horse through Dennison. e-mail Ken at emerson@chartermi.net

Rev. James Johnson

Dave Johnson — 19 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Rev. James Johnson, Methodist minister, living in Harrison cty. arond the mid 1800s. His son David D. Johnson had a son, Sylvester Johnson was born in Harrison cty in 1837

Cemetery in Jewett...Please help

RoxannHoover — 30 Jan 2008 4:05:33 GMT

Could someone please tell me the names of the cemeteries located in Jewett and also if there is a cemetery book about the burials in those cemeteries?
I sure would appreciate it.
Thanks so much,
Roxann Hoover
rjhoover4@hotmail.com

Johnson/Robison

RoxannHoover — 30 Jan 2008 4:00:32 GMT

I have a Robert Johnson born Allegheny Co. Pa. who married a Robison I cannot make out the name on the death certificate, but it does start with an F. and she was born in Harrison County. They had a son William F. Johnson born 18 August 1861 death 4 January 1930. The informant on the death certificate for William was Jennie Rutter. Is there anyone out there that knows of this family? I believe the William is my GG-Grandfather who I have been looking for. I sure would appreciate any help at all. This William was buried in Jewett.
Please help,
Roxann Hoover
rjhoover4@hotmail.com

Looking for information about McWhorter

BillMawhorter79 — 27 Jan 2008 1:35:15 GMT

Trying to find out information about James Mawhorter/McWhorter b. Jan. 04, 1801 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and d. Oct. 23, 1876 in Noble County, Indiana. Also looking for information about his wife Margaret Mawhorter/McWhorter b. May 02, 1806 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. They were married in Muskigum County, Ohio March 26, 1828.

The info. I have about them so far is where they were born, married, and died. Margaret's maiden name seems to be McWhorter or MeWhorter according to thier marriage record. They were living in Salt Rock township, Marion County, Ohio in 1840 and then in 1845 Wyandot County, Ohio was formed and the portion of Salt Rock township, Marion County, Ohio that James and Margaret lived in became Antrim townshiip, Wyandot County, Ohio where they are listed in the 1850 census as James and Margaret McWherter. My 4rth Great-Grandfather James M. Mawhorter (1833-1897) a son of James and Margaret mentions in his obituary that he came to Noble County, Indiana in 1853 with his parents, about the time they seemed to change the spelling of the name from McWhorter to Mawhorter. I believe the surename name was changed becouse James and Margaret may have been inbred (Relatives of the same surename who married each other). James and Margaret were living in Elkhart township, Noble County, Indiana in the 1860 census.

I don't have access to any Courthouses or libraries in Pennsylvania or Ohio being so far away, so I figured I'd post on message boards.

Specific information I'm looking for is,

1. Where were they between 1829 - 1839 ?

2. Also looking for any information about them in Washington County, Pennsylvania?

3. Where were they in Washington County, Pennsylvania and who were their parent's were?

One assumption about who I think James parent's were is how he named his children. But I'm looking for a recorded document from a courthouse or library to prove it. I think his parent's may have been John McWhorter and Hannah Polly Early.

Here's my assumption why I think John McWhorter and Hannah Polly Early may have been his parent's.

James Mawhorter/McWhorter and Margaret Mawhorter/McWhorter

children
1. Kilborn (first born, named becouse his father John died in 1803 after James was born in 1801.)

2. James M. (named after himself)

3. John (named after James's father John)

4. William (named after James's Grandfather William McWhorter b. 1745 in Bucks County, PA.)

5. Robert (named after James's Great-Grandfather Robert McWhorter b. abt.1700 who married Sarah Johnston)

6. Adeline (?????)

7. Caroline (????)

8. Aaron "also spelled Marion in 1860" (??????)

9. Margaret E. (named after James's wife Margaret)

10. Hannah (named after James's mother Hannah Early Polly)

Just an assumption but so far it's all I have.

Bill Mawhorter

Thomas Adams

jeff_goll — 25 Jan 2008 6:02:59 GMT

Seeking any information on Thomas Adams born in Hagerstown, Maryland 1 Nov 1769 died Harrison County, Ohio 20 Oct 1842. Married to Hannah ?. I think that she was his second wife. He came to Ohio about 1810?? He had eight children that I know of. James, John, Joshua, Nimrod, William, Joseph born Harrison Co., Ohio in 1816, George, Elizabeth born abt 1835. Thank you very much..

Jeff

early settlers - Franklin Township

DLaFromboise — 10 Apr 2005 11:14:29 GMT

The History Of Carroll & Harrison Counties, Ohio
author - Judge H. J. Eckley, for Carroll County
author - Judge W. T. Perry, for Harrison County
pub. in - 1921

page - 435

Before 1814 the following immigrants came to this township and made permanent settlement :

Walter Craig , 1809
William Craig , 1809, from Washington County, Pa.
Benjamin Johnson, 1812, from Brooke County, W.Va.
Joel Johnson, 1812, from Brooke County, W.Va.
Joseph Johnson, 1811, from Brooke County, Pa.
Benjamin Price, before 1805
Jonathan West, 1811, from Pennsylvania

Village of Franklin platted by John Marshall, March 4, 1837

Deersville, platted by John Cramblett, Noverber 25, 1815

Brownsville, platted by Absolom Kent Jr., December 20, 1815

Johnson/Thompson families

RoxannHoover — 22 Jan 2008 2:02:55 GMT

I have been searching for 3 years trying to find my Johnson/Thompson family lines and I just can't get anywhere. I really need some help with this one. The couple I am searching for is:
William F. Johnson and Rebecca Jane Thompson Johnson. They applied for their marriage license 24 August 1894 and were married 3 September 1894 by J. R. Keyes Pastor M. E. Church Cadiz, Ohio.. One daughter is all I know of and that is Fanny Belle Johnson. I do have Fanny's marriage license and she married Chester F. Elerick 12 September 1901 in Belmont County. On this marriage it states Fanny's parents as being William F. Johnson and Rebecca J. Thompson Johnson from Harrison County.
I am at my wits end trying to find them so if anyone could help I would be so so greatful.
Thanks you so much,
Roxann Hoover
rjhoover4@hotmail.com

Harrison County, Ohio Connections

Althea M. Treakle-Provost — 22 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Treakle's have resided from 1820-1840 according the U.S. Census records for Harrison County, Nottingham township, OH, and have married the following people in Harrison County:
Nathan Treacle to Polly Auld, March 27, 1817;
Nancy Treacle to Edward Wells, January 2, 1819;
James Treakle to Sina Anders, August 3, 1826
Sarah Treackle to Daniel Hines, November 27, 1834.
Edward Treakle to Eleanor Hinton, December 22, 1831.

Two other Harrison residents are William and Samuel Treakle. Samuel Treakle married Rachel Auld on September 17, 1829 in Smith twp, Belmont County, OH. Seeking more information on those people whom the Treakle's married.

Freeport Press Archives?

LauriceJohnson — 12 May 2007 6:39:29 GMT

Does anybody know if the Freeport Press is archived back to 1865? Or if it was even published back then? And if not, what was the local paper from 1840-1870? I am looking for some obituaries from this area and don't know exactly where to start....
Thanks to anybody who can give me some direction.

Laurice Johnson
Menifee, CA

Thomas Miller - Nancy Croghan

Stephies81 — 7 Dec 2007 7:29:43 GMT

Hello!

I'm looking for information on Thomas Arnold Miller who lived in Harrison County, Ohio. He was born around July 18 1840, said he was from Georgia and he married Nancy Croghan of Carroll Co. Any information is welcome, but specifically I am trying to find out who his parents were.

Thank you!

William and Mary (Phillips) BOYD of Harrison Co Ohio

knemire1 — 8 Jan 2004 6:36:54 GMT

Looking for descendants of William and Mary (PHILLIPS) BOYD to share family history information. William BOYD (1831-1898) and Mary PHILLIPS (1833-1899) both natives of Harrison Co Ohio. They m. 1854 in Harrison Co, and had 8 children, all born in Harrison Co OH:
Eleanor Anna (1856-1944) m. Joseph GRAY 1900 in Tuscarawas Co OH,
Ira (1860-1910) m. Dora RIPLEY 1890 in Tuscarawas Co OH,
Nancy (b. 1864)
William McPherson (1869-1948) m. Mary CLANTZ 1893 in Tuscarawas Co OH,
John Henry (b. 1871, d. aft 1944 in Tuscarawas Co OH),
Sarah (b. 1855),
Arminda Jane "Annie" (b. 1858, d. aft 1930) m. James WATSON 1880 in Harrison Co OH,
Iona "Ona" (1864-1945) m. Nelson J. SPROUL 1884.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Windy Knob school in Archer twnshp

J.R. Maxwell — 17 Mar 2006 8:46:21 GMT

Undated newspaper article, very fragile, source unknown.

Back in 1899 Windy Knob school in Archer tp., held a dinner, at which a photographer was present to take this photo. It was furnished by Mike Palmer of Scio R.D., for publication. A great many of those shown are deceased but they or their families are still remembered by many people. In the photo, left to right, are:
*Jake Lemasters, *Elmer Hines, *Elmer Walters, Bob Montgomery, Elmer Finnicum, Oliver Bolitho, Tom Bolitho, *Joe Hoobler, *Jasper Hendricks, *______ C. Henderson, *Homer Strausbaugh, *John Maxwell, *Mrs. John Maxwell, Mary Bolitho Moore, Robert H. Henderson, *Howard V___ers, Mike Heavilin, *Perry Bak___, ______sie Montgomery Anderson, Har____ __nderson, Myrtle Finnicum Sa_____, *Mrs. Albert Baker, Tommy Baker, Clara Baker Laughlin, *______ Baker, Mary Baker Manbeck, Blance Finnicum Welsh, Martin Anderson, *Oliver Hines, *Peter Hines, *Mary M. Napp, *Mrs. Walter Maxwell, *Walter Maxwell, *Maud Baker Kane, *Jennie Montgomery, *Clark Busby, *Blanche Baker Motter, *Betty Baker Busby, *James W. Gibson, Will Bolitho, Harold Strausbaugh, *Simon P. Nupp, *George A. Nupp, *Robert Montgomery, Samuel D. Henry, *Nancy Montgomery Beatty, Nellie Maxwell Tope, Joe Strausbaugh, , *Mrs. Robert Montgomery, *William Palmer, *Tom Maxwell.

*indicates deceased.

Freeman

Jeanne — 27 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for African American Freemans living in Cadiz, Oh
Harrison Co. My great-grandmother and grandfather, uncles
and aunts came from there moving to northeast Ohio during
late 1800's and early 1900's. Saw Freeman's listed in the
white pages of the Cadiz phone directory. Please contact
me.

Mary Tipton, b 1804

pcodling — 9 Aug 2001 3:15:03 GMT

I'm looking for information about my gggrandmother, Mary Tipton, born Nov. 18, 1804, in Harrison County, Ohio. At least I think she was born there. I know that she married my gggrandfather Daniel Reed in Harrison County, but I don't have a date. I know it was before 1837, because Daniel and his brothers bought land that year in Van Wert County through Land Patents.
She lived the rest of her life here in Van Wert County, and had many children, including my ggrandfather, Frederick Reed.
Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Romick, Bonsall & McGonigal

KJRomick — 17 Jan 2005 11:39:26 GMT

John Romick b 1814 PA married Martha A. Bonsall in Harrison Co. OH in 1937. They lived in or near Harrisville. John's brother Jonas married Nancy McGonagle in 1839 in Harrison Co. After her death he married Martha McGonigill. in Belmont Co. OH. Any information on these families would be appreciated.

Spence family in Cadiz Junction/ Jewett

Janet Lee — 20 Aug 2002 3:43:58 GMT

I am looking for stories and information about Henry Spence my GGGF who owned three retail stores and my GF Robert Lee Spence who worked for the PA railroad.

Stilt of Tippecanoe

jacksonfarms1 — 23 Nov 2007 1:45:19 GMT

I'm researching a Comfort Stilt (b. ca. 1805 in Maryland, d. bef. 1870). According to family history she was from Tippicanoe and married a Francis Carpenter in Belmont Co., Ohio in 1820.

John Carpenter

jacksonfarms1 — 23 Nov 2007 1:39:52 GMT

I'm researching a John Carpenter. I believe his son was Francis Carpenter (b. 1790-1800; d. bef. 1840). He was part of what was known as Carpenter's Fort on Short Creek. Any information about John and his family would be appreciated.

Jewett United Presbyterian Church

Judith_Maxwell — 17 Jul 2002 1:39:40 GMT

In the pamphlet "Yesterday In Jewett", prepared by a bicenntenial committe ca.1976, it is reported at pgs.10-12 that the Buchanan Chapel was organized by 30 people in 1835; 25 being members of Ridge Presbyterian. The Chapel was later renamed Jewett Presbyterian in 1910. The founding members were: John Webster, Anne Webster, Joseph Buchanan, Elizabeth Buchanan, T.M. Lee, Mary Lee, James Stahl, Sarah Jane Stahl, Samuel Holland, Emily Holland, Joseph Webster, Debra Jane Webster, W.B. Anderson, Mary Anderson, Isaac Pratt, Catherine Pratt, Mary Jane Bishop, Alma Denny, Martha Bradley, Sarah Webster, Margaret Bucanan, Malinda Buchanan, Thomas Buchanan, McCullough Lee, Sarah Jane Lee, Mary Strasbaugh, Rebecca Kirby, and Jane Roberts. The first sermon was preached by Dr. Herron, of the Ridge Church, on Saturday, May 10, 1873.
(Thought others would be interested, my Maxwells stayed on at the Ridge Church for several generations more)

Ralstons in Harrison Co

ker17moh — 21 Nov 2007 10:53:26 GMT

I found Ralston in Harrison Co in the 1840 census, his name was misspelled as John Walston.

John was born between 1806 and 1813 +/-1 year in Washington Co PA I believe. PA for sure tho.

He lived in Moorefield Twp, Harrison County, Ohio is found there again in the 1850 cenus as John Rallston. With him is his wife Sarah and children Eliza M, William, Thomas, Sarah Jane, and James.

His brother William born 20 Nov 1818 also lived in Moorefield Twp and was married to a Margaret. In the Freeport library I found a list of cemeteries and located his wife and small children, and James the son of John.

They also had a sister, Nancy who married Peter Lawrence. She was born in Washington Co, PA on 15 Oct 1810.

All 3 eventually moved to and lived in the townships of Washington and Londonderry in Guernsey County.

I was hoping to someone know what would know a John, William and Nancy. I have no further information at this time.

Noah Cox

AlvaLynnVanHouten — 13 Nov 2007 1:51:10 GMT

Noah Cox
of Washington County, Pennsylvania, Guernsey, Harrison & Pickaway Counties Ohio and Noah Cox, Jr. of Starr County, Texas
The 1800 and 1810 Washington County, PA census for Mary Cox, the mother of Noah Cox shows the following: 1800 has one male age 10 - 16 and the 1810 has one male age 16 to 26. As Noah was the only male child this should be him.
Noah Cox first appears by himself in the 1813 thru 1815 tax rolls for Hopewell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania as a single freeman. This information comes from an abstract of these tax rolls and the originals need to be found and checked to verify the accuracy of the abstract.
On Sept 3, 1814 Noah Cox purchased 160 acres of government land in Guernsey County, Ohio. It description was NE 1/4 of Sec 19 in twp 11 in range 7 of the Steubenville district. Both the tract entry book and the land entry file say Noah Cox "of Washington County, Pennsylvania" was the purchaser. The land was patented in 1818 after Noah finished paying for it.
On 17 October 1816 Noah Cox and Mary Jamison marry in Guernsey County, Ohio.
On 27 January 1819 Noah Cox and his wife Mary of Washington County, Pennsylvania sell 2 acres of land in Hopewell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania to his sister Mary or Polly Cox..
Noah Cox appears in the 1820 census for Derry (Londonderry) Township, Guernsey County OH. He is aged 16 to 26 in this census.
Noah and his wife Mary Cox of Londonderry Township, Guernsey County, Ohio sell land in Guernsey County described as the NE 1/4 of sect 19 in twp 11 range 7 on 13 Jan 1821. One of the witnesses is a Robert Jamison that should be investigated as the possible father of Noah's wife Mary.

On February 13, 1821 Noah Cox purchased 75 acres government land in Guernsey County. It was described as the west 1/2 of the south west 1/4 of sec 32 of twp 11 range 7.
Noah also appears in various tax rolls for Guernsey County. Some are for personal property and some are for real property (land). They are:
1820 real property
1826 real property personal property
1827 real property personal property
1828 real property
1829 real property
1830 real property
(The 1828, 1829 & 1830 real property tax listing for Noah Cox are suspect as he sold his land in Guernsey County and appears to have moved before these years.)
Noah and his wife Mary Cox of Londonderry Township, Guernsey County, Ohio sell land in Guernsey County, described as west 1/2 of southwest 1/4 of section 32 in township 11 range 7 of lands sold at Steubenville on 23 October 1827. A James Cox was one of the witnesses on this deed. As Noah had no siblings per records from Washington County, PA and as frequently relatives witnessed deeds, this James should be investigated.
Noah Cox purchased land in Harrison County, Ohio on 10 November 1827. It was described as the NE 1/4 of sect 28, twp 11, Range 7 of land sold at Steubenville.
Noah Cox appears in the 1828 tax roll for Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio. (The microfilmed tax rolls I consulted was missing the years 1826 and 1827. If possible, these years and the years 1829 through 1839 need to be looked at in Harrison County Courthouse records to complete a search for Noah Cox records there.)
Noah and Mary Cox of Harrison County, Ohio sell land in Harrison County, Ohio 17 Nov 1828. It is described as the NE 1/4 of sect 28 of Twp 11 of Range 7 of lands sold at Steubenville.
Noah Cox appears in the 1830 census in Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio. He is 40 - 50 years of age.
Let us fast forward to 1877 and Noah Cox, Jr. in Starr County, Texas. Noah, Jr. is an important man in local politics. A biography of him appears in the Texas Legal Directory for 1876 - 1877, and it states he was born in Harrison County, Ohio 27 July 1830 and came to Texas in January 1851 from Circleville (Pickaway County) Ohio. His tombstone also states the same birth place and date. At this time these are the best available sources that establish these facts.
In Circleville, Ohio is the High Street Cemetery. Sometime around 1963 this cemetery was "cleaned up" and the stones were removed. It does appear that the cemetery had its tombstone inscriptions recorded before the "cleanup" and copies were placed in the Pickaway County Recorders office and the Circleville City Recorders office. The inscriptions appear in the Pickaway Quarterly the publication of the Pickaway County Historical Society of Winter 1974. Recorded for the Cox family is the following:
Cox, Mary; consort of N. Cox died
March 16, 1841, aged 48 yrs., 1mo.,
23d's; and Her children "Arise with
her" Erected in memory by N. Cox
Cox, Mary, daughter of N. & M. Cox
died Oct. 1838, aged 6 yrs.
Cox, Nancy, daughter of N. & M. Cox;
died Aug. 1838, aged 15 yrs.
Cox, Noah, Sr. died Oct 5. 1839, aged
48 yrs., 5 mos., 14 days.
"There is rest in heaven".
Noah Cox, Jr. being born in Harrison County, Ohio points to him being the son of Noah Cox from Washington County, PA.
Noah Cox, Jr. having went to Texas from Circleville, Ohio appears to be the person who had the tombstone to the Cox family erected in High Street Cemetery in Circleville, Ohio.
In the 1840 census, Mary Cox appears in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio. This appears to be the widow of Noah Cox.
Admittedly there is a gap in the records on Noah Cox from 1830 to 1839. Possibly further research will uncover an explanation such as residence in a county not known of at this time.
There is thoughts that Noah Cox, Jr. is the son of Noah Cox in Fairfield Township, Madison County, Ohio who appears there in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 census, I take the position that this is not so and my major reason is thus. Noah Cox, Jr. was born in Harrison County, Ohio per his biography and his tombstone. Noah Cox "of Washington County, Pennsylvania" is the most likely Noah Cox to have been in that county in 1830. The Noah Cox in Madison County is traceable in the census back to Deerfield Township, Ross County, Ohio in the 1850, 1840 and 1830 census. This Noah also married a lady named Mary Cook, and the family knowledge from the descendants of Noah Cox, Jr. seems to indicate that the mother of Noah Cox, Jr. was a Jamison and not a Cook.
Can anyone add to this?

Samuel MARTIN 1799 PA - 1873 OH; What Birth County in PA?

BillMartin2244 — 8 Nov 2007 8:08:02 GMT

Samuel MARTIN was born 1 April 1799 possibly near York, PA.
His parents were John and Susanna (OURIE or UREY) MARTIN.
He married Susannah WORLEYin 1822, Harrison Co., OH. They had 8 children.
Samuel died 5 February 1873 in Cadiz Twp., Harrison Co., OH.

Question:
Do you know in what Pennsylvania county Samuel was born?

Thank you for the advice.

-Bill Martin Denver, CO
billmartin44@ieee.org

Presbyterian Church(s) of Cadiz

gatchell99 — 23 Apr 2007 2:07:45 GMT

Does anyone know if/where the records for this church in the very early years (1830-1850) are archived? I've not been sucessful in attempting to make contact with the church.

The family history catalog has only the entries of:

Church records, 1834-1877 : in collection of Genevieve M. Dolle (which don't cover Harrsion County)

Beech Spring Presbyterian Church (Harrison County, Ohio) (Which I've searched; mostly financial records more than anything else)

I have the civil record for the marriage and the name of the minister (he goes on to be a university president at Miami University in Ohio).

Thanks,

Bill Gatchell
San Antonio, TX

1860 Harrison County, Cadiz Township - Partial

Janyce1955 — 20 Oct 2007 10:35:25 GMT

The USGenWeb Census Project is pleased to announce
the completion of the following census transcription.

1860 Harrison County, Cadiz Township - Partial
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Abstracted by Tawny (Brant) Waske
Second Transcriber Maggie Stewart
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Samuel A. Moore - Nottingham

jadev48 — 17 Oct 2007 11:19:59 GMT

Samuel A. Moore, a Civil War soldier, was born abt 1844. Looking for his parents, spouse, marriage date and death date. - Thanks

Old Harrison County Schools

oldohioschools — 30 Sep 2007 8:35:02 GMT

Hello,
I am doing some research on old schools in Harrison 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. Franklin School (SR 9 in New Athens, built 1900)
What year did this building close as a school?

2. Washington Township School (County Road 6 in Tippecanoe just off SR 800)
What year was this school built?
What year was it closed as a school?

3. Cadiz High School #1 (Burnt down)
What street was this building on?
What year was it built?
What year did it burn down?

4. Freeport School (up on the Hill off SR 800)
What year was this building closed as a school?

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

William Guthrie

CarolGrayJr — 8 Oct 2007 7:03:24 GMT

William Guthrie 1 of 17 children. Mother was a cherokee indian, father was a cowboy. William Guthrie was in the pony express most of his boyhood, until he joined the NAVY and moved to New York, married an irish- immiagrant, Catherine Diver, and had 2 girls, Mary my grandmother.

Looking for William Guthrie born in Oklahoma. 1800'S

CarolGrayJr — 8 Oct 2007 7:00:06 GMT

Looking for my great -grandfather's family. William Guthrie was 1 of 17 children. Joined the pony express, and joined the NAVY and moved to New York. Married Catherine Diver of Ireland, and had 2 girls, Mary my grandmother. William's mother is suppose to be Cherokee Indian, and father was a cowboy.

Joseph W. KENT

drjrw — 12 Oct 2003 7:06:55 GMT

Looking for information on family and descendants of Joseph W. KENT (1836-?) and Janie GUTHRIE . They had four children, Nettie, John, Hattie and William G.

Obit. Joseph Payne Lucas - d. 1934 - Cadiz, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 18 Sep 2007 4:19:38 GMT

Joseph Payne Lucas, 57, prominent colored barber of Cadiz, died at his home shortly before midnight, Thursday, September 20, 1934, after an illness of over seven months, following a stroke.
He was the son of William H. and Caroline Lucas, born at Cadiz and educated in the Cadiz schools. He was an active member of the Cadiz A. M. E. Church, a member of it's choir, and a member of the local Masonic Lodge, F & A. M. No 23.
Mr. Lucas was associated with his brother Fred, as a barber for about forty years, all of which was spent in Cadiz except nine years at Coshocton. The Lucas Brothers musical organization wes well known in Harrison and adjoining counties.
He was married to Miss Olive Norman of Newark (Ohio) over thirty years ago and to them six children were born all of whom survive: Helen, Cadiz teacher; Mrs. Josephine Myers, Wheeling; Charles, a teacher in Missouri; Mrs. Louise Marey, Mt. Pleasant; Norman and William. Also surviving with the wife and brother are the father who has been Village Clerk of Cadiz for 54 years and a foster-sister, Mrs. Hattie Brooks, of Cleveland.
Services will be held at the home on Sunday afternoon at three o'clock in charge of Rev. Dwight Scott with interment in the Cadiz cemetery.

Undated Newark, Ohio newspaper
Courtesy of the Licking County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society

Seeking any further information about this family. Thanks.

Shook and Hootman

Jane Murrow Atherstone — 8 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Mary Christina Shook/Schuck b 1775, probably in Washington Co, PA, m. Jacob Hootman b 1780. Their first two children were born in Washington Co; they went to Harrison Co, OH, abt 1812 and were there until abt 1838 when they moved to Van Buren Co, IA. Who were the parents of Mary Christina?
Were there any Shooks in Harrison County during this time period?

Descendants of Joel Green

Linda Spear — 26 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am interested in connections to the families of Rachel Green Ferrell's sisters. She lived in Freeport in Harrison County, but her parents were in Uhrichsville. Sisters were Alice Green Fawcett, Jenny Green Benson, Nan (Sam) Green Jarvis. If my memory is correct, they were in the Harrison/Tuscarawas County area also.

The Cadiz Republican - May 21, 1896 - Midway, Belmont County

DLaFromboise — 25 Feb 2007 12:51:07 GMT

THE CADIZ REPUBLICAN

Thursday, May 21, 1896
Vol. 81 - Number 21

MIDWAY NEWS :

S. D. FORD will have a public sale on the 29th of this month at 1 o'clock.

Mr. and Mrs. Marlon HAMMOND spent Sabbath evening with their Grandma ROSE, who had been very poorly for the past month, and is yet confined to her bed.

Andrew GUYTON sold three head of horses recently for light drive.

James HEFLING purchased a new buggy a short time ago, and you may guess what his intensions are.

W. S. FULTON sold his fat sheep to Frank LATHAM of near Freeport recently.

Miss Zelma McMILLEN, of near Freeport, is living with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MILLHORN, who have both been in ill health for some time past.

Dr. Harvey GUTHRIE of near Cassville, was home Sunday calling on friends.

Mrs. Albert COPELAND of Tippecanoe is with her mother, Mrs. ROSE, and attending to her in her sickness.

Harry MILLHORN and Mis Emma FORD spent Sabbath with the latter's sister, Mrs. Walter DICKEY, of Tippecanoe.

The Hon. Jesse FORSYTHE, died on the 14th after a protracted illness of several months and great suffering. Mr. Forsythe has been a very useful man and respected by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed in this vacinity by his many acquaintances and much more so by his children, whom he leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent father. To those whom hearts have been saddened and made to feel the gloom of one departed, who was so near and dear to them, we tender our sympathy and may success crown their every effort for good is the wish of their many friends

Author : Mable

***

Still looking for BURKHEAD

DonnaMeyer52 — 4 Jun 2005 9:16:58 GMT

Looking for anything on James Burkhead born 1765 Maryland, spouse Unknown. Child Thomas married Rachel Gorsuch both apparently died in Guernsey County. Any data most appreciated. Other spellings: Birckhead, Birkhead, Berkhead, Burkett. Thanks.

Where did the town of Scio get its name?

PEPPERANN1952 — 11 Aug 2007 11:41:22 GMT

Interesting name.

linking Johnsons, Stanleys, Crabtrees

John Baker — 19 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

wondering if anyone can help me link the Johnsons, Crabtrees and Stanleys. Here's my clues. My direct ancestor, a thomas Stanley johnson, was born in Virginia "near Richmond" in 1817 and came into Ohio through the Cumberland Gap, quite possibly into Harrison County. My first definite connection for him is around 1850 in Wooster OH, where he marries a nice vermont-born girl and rises to local prominence as a judge and a banker. The only other thing I know is that he had a brother named James Crabtree Johnson. I am able to find lots of Johnson-Stanley links, mostly among Virginia quakers, but no links to the Crabtree name. My theory is that the brothers' mother or one of their grandmothers was a crabtree...and that possibly in marrying her, Johnson married out of meeting and got kicked out of the Quakers....any suggestions gratefully appreciated. John Baker

Harrison County Surnames

BAFerrell — 22 Jun 2001 10:36:02 GMT

Researching these surnames in Harrison County OH -
Harrison, Auld, Boone, Cairns, Compher, Delaney, Ferrell, Fisher, Kail, McAdoo, McNamee, McQueen, Moore, Parker, Sharpnack, Stewart, Stoneburner, Young and Zimmerman

HINES/Patterson, died 1865

john tait — 14 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Isaac Hines married Sarah Patterson in Brooke Co., VA/WV,
in early 1800's, moved to Harrison Co., had at least 3 dtrs.Daughter Sarah J. married John Ramsey. Isaac & Sarah P.
died in a fire in 1865. Any info about the family will be
welcome. An obit for Isaac & Sarah would be fantastic.
Did Cadiz have a newspaper in 1865? Are copies available?

Looking

TheSarge578 — 21 Nov 2006 1:30:26 GMT

Looking for information on WILLISON, WHITE and CRABTREE, families that were located with My Wilson's (James Wilson &
Sarah (Sally) Brock WILSON. around early 1800's in and around Cadiz, and Moorefield Twp area's. Benjamin Wilson marr a Catherine Crabtree, also Elijah married Mary Williams
just want more infomation on all Families.Note: there were (2) Wilson families plus Willison, family, also White Family, were William, and Jesse, all early seattlers.

The Sarge

Finnical family

sprindle — 22 Jul 2001 12:53:11 GMT

My grandmother was born in Cadiz, OH in 1908. Her name was Florence M. Finnical. She was one of 10 children of Harry H. and Jessie May (Anderson) Finnical. Her great grandparents (Isaac & Margaret (Anderson) Finical) brought their family from PA to OH. I remember visiting Cadiz as a child. Our family would attend the Coal Festival to see the parade. We visited relatives too. The surnames I have listed are some of the relatives I remember. Any information would be appreciated.

Richey - Tipton

helome — 23 Jun 2007 10:36:01 GMT

Looking for parents of Sarah RICHEY. She married Samuel TIPTON 24 Aug 1848. They are listed in Archer Twp in 1850. Samuel died in 1859. Sarah is listed with her children and William RICHEY (?brother) in 1860 & 1870 in Archer Twp.

Scio College - Spring Term, 1891

searchingforthem — 27 May 2007 10:11:10 GMT

Some time ago I purchased at a garage sale in California an
old book entitled ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF ANCIENT LITERATURE, published by Harper & Brothers, 1890. Inside the back cover I discovered the following information handwritten in ink:

SCIO COLLEGE - Spring Term, 1891

Class:
Miss Delora LATHAM - Freeport
Miss Virlinda SPENCER - Cadwallader
Mr. D. F. GRIER - Steubenville
E. H. BIRNEY - Station 15
T. A. DOMER - Scio
A. M. MISEL - Scio
R. T. SEARS - Young Hickory
G. O. CANAGA - Scio
H. R. FISHER - Flushing
R. B. WARD - Reno
D. B. COPE - Scio
E. O. MORRIS - Harrisville
A. C. DEMPSTER - Dennison
W. E. HOLLETT - Smyrna
Prof. W. G. COMPHER

Scio College is located in Harrison County, Ohio. This listing of students might be helpful for some researchers in replacing the lost 1890 Ohio census.

AKEN/TILTON GENEALOGY

Judith Zastawny — 26 Sep 2001 5:00:14 GMT

Seeking any info on James AKEN b.c. 1786 MD, d. 1877 Jefferson Co., OH or wife, Rose Ann/Roseanna Tilton b. 1790-1780 Jefferson Co., OH, d. 1841-1850. Have never found a death record for Rose Ann (Tilton) Aken in Jefferson Co., OH but it was suggested I try Harrison Co., as the couple had grandchildren, Pearl and Elsie Aken/Aiken from Harrison Co., OH. Any help would be appreciated.

Searching for parents and relatives of SAMUEL LEWIS DOB ca 1800 PA

jbuff63 — 19 May 2007 6:37:06 GMT

1. Samuel Lewis and his family are listed in the 1850 census for Twp 9N IE, Knox, Illinois; Roll: m432_113; Page; 324. Samuel gave his birthplace as Pennsylvania and age as 50. Nancy, his wife, gave her age as 35 and her place of birth as Ohio.

2. The family had 10 members: Samuel, Nancy and eight children. The eldest three children were stated to have been born in Ohio. Cynthia, aged 16, Samuel, aged 15 and Martha, aged 12 were said to have been born in Ohio while Joseph, aged 9, was said to have been born in Illinois.

3. The elder Samuel Lewis does not appear in the 1860 census, but his wife Nancy and their youngest child, Samantha, do appear on the1860 census for Orange Twp, Knox, Illinois; Roll: m653_195; Page: 682; Image: 348. I suspect that the elder Samuel died after the 1850 census, but I have no evidence to sustain that belief.

4. Cynthia Lewis married John A. Buffington on 23 Oct 1853 Knoxville in Knox County, Illinois. They had a family of ten children all of whom were born in Knox County, Illinois.

5. I am interested in the relatives of Samuel Lewis, ca DOB 1800, to determine any connection between Lewis and Hannah Buffington, ca DOB 1785 VA or PA, and to trace the background of Cynthia Lewis Buffington.

Harrison County Ohio My Family site

Sally Starks — 4 Nov 2006 7:06:18 GMT

Anyone interested or has ancestors from Harrison County, Ohio and would like to join the My Family site for Harrison County, Ohio, can do so by emailing me for an invitation. msstorch@eohio.net
Thank you,
Sally

James Gillespie

jgl1959 — 14 May 2007 3:11:08 GMT

Searching for any information on James Gillespie, listed in 1830 census for Stock Twp., Harrison Co. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Joe Leahy

Early settlers George Brown in Athens Twp., sons James and John Brown in Nottingham and Moorefield Twps.

jgl1959 — 14 May 2007 3:04:43 GMT

I am searching for more details on George Brown, b. abt. 1772 in Ireland, came to Harrison Co. abt. 1807, with 2 sons. He was Justice of Peace in County. He married 3 times, had 22 children, supposedly, and died in 1863. (All of this information was posted by an Anne Szymanski, who I cannot locate). This George Brown lived in Cadiz in 1820, then Athens Twp. after that. Does any one have any more information on George, or his 2 sons that came from Ireland with him? I am guessing that his sons were James and John Brown, who both lived in Nottingham Twp. in 1820, and Moorefield Twp. John died between 1831 and 1840. John's widow, who I think is Elizabeth Brown (b. abt. 1800 in PA), appears in the 1840 census for Moorefield Twp., but has relocated to Armstrong Co., PA, by 1850. Their children were Martha (birth year unclear), Henry (b. 1829), and Jackson Brown (b. 1831). Any information on any of these family members would be greatly appreciated!

Scio High School Class of 1948 photo

Not_A_Relative — 12 May 2007 3:24:37 GMT

Scio High School, Scio, Ohio Class of 1948 photo

http://www.familyoldphotos.com/oh2/coll/scio-classof1948.htm

Sara Lou Cramblett, Jesse Smith, Robert Bower, Robert Linard, Jo Anne Porter, Betty Snyder, Maxine Crimn, Mary Lou Ourant, Lenora Foutz, Keith Stamm, Dallas Haines, George Harris, Arlene Hibinger, Charles Shultz, Dale Walton, Carl Lunemann, Caldonia Christian, Audrey Burkhart, Ardith Chipukaizer, Betty Ernest, Betty Brothers, Audrey Crall, Richard Osburn, Patricia Heidy, Marian Prather, Margaret Simpson, James Ralston, Joe McGinnis, Glenora McGinnis

More Ohio Old Photos
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Minard/Minerd/Miner &Burdette & Porter family

terrecarsonjones — 18 Jun 2002 1:05:24 GMT

Would like to explore any information anyone has on the following Harrison County families, Minard/Minerd/Miner, Burdette,and Porter.

Jacob Minard a.k.a. Miner/Minerd (Oct. 17, 1821-Dec 28, 1885) buried in New Rumley Lutheran Cemetary, resident of Rumley Township, Harrison County. Searching for information on wife and children, I do know of one son, Henry Frank Minard(1846-1885)who on 1/1/1885 married Calantha Burdette (1865-1887) daughter of James Dunlap Burdette (1834-1921) and Sarah Porter (1836-1921) both buried in Minksville Cemetary. Have no parents listed for James Dunlap Burdette but Sarah Porter is the daughter of David Porter and Teresa Stone. Any information on any members of these families will be appreciated.

Green>Spiker>Ohio>Virginia

LisaSpringer60 — 9 May 2007 10:35:59 GMT

Barbara Spiker is my GGGGGgrandmother.I have some information willing to exchange information.Her parent's were Jacob Speicher different spelling for Spiker and Barbary Unknown.
Lisa

Tope School of Mental Science

NancyBlackburn36 — 18 Apr 2007 9:34:42 GMT

Seeking information on Tope School of Mental Science in Bowerston...Have family member who was supposedly a student there in 1926...Would appreciate it very much...Thank you.

McNamee (Sarah Sall)

Diamonddeb — 4 Apr 2007 3:04:57 GMT

Searching for a current email address for Sarah Sall.

She and I share the same McNamee ancestors. (Barnabus & Isaac).

I sent an email to an old address that I had for Sarah, but it came back to me.

Have questions about the McNamee's Quaker Heritage.

Origin of the town name "Cadiz"

BillMartin2244 — 22 Mar 2007 3:41:32 GMT

How did the settlement in Harrison Co. get the name Cadiz?

I've not been able to find a connection between Cadiz, Spain and Cadiz, Ohio.

-Bill Martin Denver, CO

John W. and Rosa (Mansfield) Riley from Cadiz

jcriley — 5 Apr 2002 2:24:44 GMT

I am looking for any information about John William Riley and his wife Rosa E. Mansfield.
Their children were,
William - deceased
John - deceased
Howard -deceased
Ernest - not sure if living
James - deceased
Mrs. William (Anna Riley) Hesford - deceased
Sarah - not sure if living

Rosa had a brother Finley Mansfield
John also had another wife (name unknown) before Rosa and had two daughters (Edna and Elva)

DUNLAP-DICKERSON-McFADDEN

Michael Heskett — 29 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am working on a book on the descendants of Samuel Work of Fayette County, PA. One of his daughters, Rebecca. married Adam Dunlap and they settled in Harrison County, Ohio. They left many descendants in the southern townships of the county. I have much information and seek information from others about this pioneer couple.

McGilvery's of Cadiz Village c: 1900

JeanNoseworthy16 — 18 Mar 2007 9:19:40 GMT

George Edward McGilvery of my MacGillivray Family] was born 15 November 1880 in Canada and emigrated to Cadiz Ohio about 1900. (I believe his brother James emigrated too but may have moved to Pittsburg and m Edna Huffman.) In 1930, the Cadiz Village Census records George as a Mining Superintendent, head of household with wife Cloris|Cline? D Dennis, and four children: Nancy b c:1912, George Edward Jr b c:1921, Helen D b c:1922 and Lucile M b c:1923. His brother-in-law Edward R Dennis was also living with the family and was recorded as a steam shovel engineer. George was my Great Uncle. Did any of the family stay in Cadiz? Are there any cemetery records of this name? What mine would George have worked for? I would deeply appreciate any leads and/or information.

John P. McConnell and Catherine Medley

George E. McConnell — 20 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking the parents of John P. McConnell who married Catherine Medley on March 28 1833. They had five childern.

Winifred Scott McConnell b. Mar 10,1849.in Freeport Township Harrison Co. Ohio d.Sep. 3,1940. m.Julia Anna Kennedy Oct 8,1891 b.Jul 12,1869 d. Aug 21,1953.

Sarah McConnell,Julia McConnell,Belle McConnell have no information on these three childern.

Harriet McConnell b. May 1,1846 d. Dec 10,1935 m. Franklin Kennedy Mealy Oct 6,1864 b. Jul 31,1840 d. Mar 9,1915.

Brice M. Reed

crimroth — 24 Jan 2006 3:37:28 GMT

BRICE M. REED - HARRISON CTY. OH

I am looking for the names of the parents of Brice Milton Reed who (according to his son's birth certificate) was born 1853 in Jewett, OH. He worked on the local railroad (I don't know the name). He married Sarah Jane Pittenger Jan. 7, 1875. Thanks for any help.

Connie

John William Wilson Arnold

magilla107 — 2 Mar 2007 12:02:09 GMT

Lokking for info on John William Wilson Arnold of Harrison Co., German Twp. Born c.1814 died 1883, married to Elizabeth Davis then to a Margaret. I am descended from his son William Washington Arnold who was married to Elizabeth Burrier. Would appreciate any info on any of these folks or their descendants. Thank you.

The Cadiz Republican - July 14, 1898 - New Rumley

DLaFromboise — 28 Feb 2007 12:19:03 GMT

THE CADIZ REPUBLICAN

Thursday, July 14, 1898
Vol. 83 - Number 28

NEW RUMLEY NEWS :

Farmers busy cutting hay.

Charley GOTTSCHAL and wife of Perrysville, were the guests of her parents on Sabbath.

Ed MANBECK and Florence AGER are visiting friends in the vacinity of Smithfield.

G. C. CUSTER and wife of Scio, moved into the SHEAVER property last Tuesday.

Sadie ORR of East Liverpool, visited friends in this vacinity last week.

Mrs. FINNICUM, Edna MAXWELL and Mrs. GRISSINGER, were the guests of George CRABB and family one day last week.

Frank RICHEY of Scio, was the guest of Miss Florence AGER last Tuesday evenig.

H. H. KAIL of Dennison was visiting Dawson Kail and family last week.

Maude HOSTERMAN of Jewett, was in town last Saturday.

Dr. FISCUS, of East Springfield, contemplating locating in our village in the near futurs.

Runley has a laywer and a promise of a doctor, all we need now is a town hall.

Several from this place contemplate attending the G.A.R. encampment at Cincinnati.

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The Cadiz Republican - July 14, 1898 - Cadiz Junction

DLaFromboise — 28 Feb 2007 12:08:54 GMT

THE CADIZ REPUBLICAN

Thursday, July 14, 1898
Vol. 83 - Number 28

CADIZ JUNCTION NEWS :

Squire GARRETT and J. S. SHEARER were in Cadiz last Thursday.

J. E. MEHOLM has accepted a position in Pittsburg.

W. H. and James HINES spent the 4th at Dennison.

It is reported that GEORGE RIFE is among those who were seriously wounded at the battle of Santiago.

Commissioner RYDER, wife and two daughters, and Smith CROSKEY and family of the Germano M. E. Church, attended preaching at Howard Chapel Sunday.

Dr. O. E. BELL of Bloomfield, was with friends here over Sunday.

J. L. FOREMAN and family arrived here Saturday from Wooster, having drove through in a surry. He will look after his harvest on his farms here and at Hopedale. His father, Samuel FOREMAN is able to walk around the house.

J. F. MERRYMAN is on the sick list, also Mrs. Mary Jane HOWELL.

Mrs. F. C. SEIBENTHAL and two nieces were with friends at Cadiz Thursday.

W. H. HINES has purchased a new Deering mower.

Will MEHOLM, who has been at work in the tin mill at Canal Dover, is taking a couple of weeks of rest.

Mary and Mant MEHOLM, Ida MERRYMAN, David MILLER and Anna B. GALLAHER attended the Robertson-Copeland wedding Thursday the 7th of July.

Miss Lizzie MANBECK, Mrs. Martha EPPERT, and Miss Elsie SPEAR of Pennsylvania and Thomas COBB of Indiana arrived in this vacinity in time for the Robertson-Copeland wedding.

Miss Jennie BAKER of Bowerston, spent the 4th with friends west of our village.

Threshing has already begun.

Signed, J.F.B.

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