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Death Record for James Laird

glauderbach — 3 Sep 2008 11:08:01 GMT

I am trying to find the death record for JAMES LAIRD. He died October 20, 1862 age 92 yrs and is buried in the Marshall Twp. Cemetery. If anyone could help, I would appreciate it. I have a picture of his headstone but would like the record to go along with it. Also, if anyone could find the death record for his wife (unknown) who is also buried in Marshall Cem. before 1850. Thanks for your help
Gail
mytang67@yahoo.com

Will lookup for James Laird

glauderbach — 3 Sep 2008 11:08:45 GMT

If anyone could look up a will for James Laird that would be nice too. I only know of 2 children of his, Isabella Laird Shion and Eliza Laird Allen.
Thanks a bunch
Gail
mytang67@yahoo.com

JAMES LAIRD

glauderbach — 31 Aug 2008 1:31:46 GMT

PLEASE HELP !!!

Looking for information on James Laird b. abt 1770 Ireland, d. 1862 Marshall Twp. I believe that he is my 5th gr grandfather on my mothers side. Need name of wife, children and anything that will help me further my research on the Laird family. Any kind of documentation that will help me prove he is infact my ancestor.

You may contact me directly at: mytang67@yahoo.com

Thanks for your help.

Gail

Richard & Elspa Murray- New Market

pclay4 — 31 Aug 2008 1:59:32 GMT

Looking for burial or information on Richard and Elspa Murray & daughter Catherine (Murray) Cottrell who lived in New Market 1860-1880.
I received a copy of the pension record their daughter Catherine (Murray) Cottrell applied for her children due to the death of her husband John M. Cottrell, 17th OVI at Reseca , Georgia on May 14, 1964. She lived next to her Father and his family in 1870 Census.
Richard Murray and her sister Susan testified in her behalf.
It appears that Susann and other daughters of Richard never married and lived with them through older age.

Richard Murray b abt 1802 in PA and Elspa b abt 1804 PA.
Catherine (Murray) Cottrell must have died around 1878 because she failed to pick up her pension money at that time.
One of her daughter Susann Jane Cottrell went on to marry Charley Smith and lived in Mt. Holley, Warren Co., Ohio (my grt grandparents).
Any additional information on this family would be appreciated. Thanks

Hillsboro Cemetery

MKirchner53 — 20 Jul 2008 1:19:53 GMT

Looking for the records of burials for the Hillsboro Cemetery. I have checked the libabry there in Hillsboro and the archives at the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus and have found nothing. Anyone know where I can find the records of grave registrations?

Thanks

Eli Martin

glyndaf1 — 14 Dec 2004 2:10:04 GMT

I am researching the Eli Martin family that lived in Highland county,Clay twp. in 1870. If any one could tell me his wife's name and children's names and death dates it would be very much appreciated

Henry and Leah MARQUISS Boatman and Lucinda and Sarah Clark

AprilRobinson84 — 23 Aug 2008 8:55:55 GMT

I am researching the Boatman family of Highland County. For years I've wondered who the little Clark girls were that were found living with my g-g-grandparents on the 1850 census for Jackson Township, Highland Co. My g-g-grandparents were Henry and Leah MARQUISS Boatman.

Besides their own large family they had living with them Lucinda Clark, age 13, and Sarah Clark, age 7. Both b.in OH.

In the 1840 census, a Christopher Clark and family were neighbors to my Boatmans.

Last night I found a copy of page 284 of a book (I think the name is) "Marriages of Highland Co., Ohio." In 1835 an Elizabeth BOATMAN married a Christopher Clark. This was a big find!!!

The parents of my above mentioned g-g-grandfather were Elias and Mary "Polly" KINNER Boatman. There has always been a couple of gaps in this family's group sheet. They had eight known children - but I only have names and information for six. The oldest child is my g-g-grandfather Henry Boatman. The next to oldest child I BELIEVE is Elizabeth BOATMAN Clark. The fact that my g-g-father took in his younger sister's kids makes sense.

I don't believe the Clark girls continued to live with Boatman family.

If any of this line is connected to you or you have any information - please response.

aprilrobinson199@bellsouth.net

Hardin Creek Cemetery aka Bridges

sray9641 — 6 Aug 2008 12:22:14 GMT

I am looking for family that are buried in the above cemetery. Is there anyone who has a book on the reading of this cemetery (if it has been read)? The family name is WATTS.

Thank you.

Sherry Ray
Kent, WA

Sallie Tackett and Rosa M. Fredrick Kabler of Greenfield, OH

jmichaelfrederick — 4 Aug 2008 12:15:09 GMT

My gg grandfather, William Fredrick, had a daughter from his second wife, Lydia Ann Day, by the name of Rosa M. Fredrick in 1876. The only pieces of info that I have for Rosa are her birth register, and 2 of her brothers obits.

This brother died on May 9, 1849:

ELDRIDGE "JACK" FREDERICK DIES MONDAY EVENING
Eldridge (Jack) Frederick 82, died Monday evening at 5;15 o'clock at the home of his son Buck Frederick near Abigail of infirmities of age.
He is survived by three other sons, Roosevelt, Ano and Cute Frederick and two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Tackett and Mrs. Rose Kabler of Greenfield, Ohio. His wife who was a Miss Browning, passed away a number of years ago. A daughter, Mrs Alice Curtis is also deceased.
Funeral services were held at McKendree Chapel Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. G.G. K i on. Interment in the McKendree Cemetery. In charge of Cain & Sheeler.

I think she probably died in the 1950s. If you have any info on her, please let me know. Thanks! mike

Albert Glasscock b. 1848 Highland County

jmgandbjs — 19 Jul 2008 2:50:35 GMT

I'm looking for information on Albert Glasscock b'1848 Highland OH son of Joseph b'1808 Culpeper VA grandson of Eli b'1774 VA.

GLASCOCK, John Sr. d. 1822 & his wife, Mary Hendren: Formerly of Fauquier Co, VA

jaysgr8 — 25 Jun 2002 8:04:12 GMT

John GLASCOCK Sr. born 1736 in Fauquier Co, Virginia.
Died in Adams Co, OH in 1822. Wife's name, Mary Hendren. (originally from Fauquier Co., Virginia)
He was a tailor/weaver/farmer. He was the son of Peter Glascock Sr. of Fauquier, VA. Looking for information on his place of burial. What cemetary? Date of Death? Inscription on headstone? Any help/info appreciated.
His will is dated June 22, 1817 recorded in Adams Co, OH
or Brown Co., Ohio. (Adams, Brown, Highland Counties)
His children may have stayed in the Adams, Brown or Highland Counties of Ohio, moved across the Ohio River
in Kentucky where John Sr. willed his land to them or
moved to Ralls County, Missouri.
Looking for descendants info too. Any info appreciated.
John Glascock Sr. is my gggg grandfather.

I descend through John Sr.'s son, Downing Hendren Glascock who married Susanah Strother & later, Nancy
Clalon of Ralls County, Missouri.
to
James Snowden Glascock
to
James Henry Glascock
to
Samuel Downing Glascock
to
Mary E. (Glascock) McAfee
to
me.

Visit my website at:
http://www.my-ged.com/jmcafee

Walker & Seal Gravestones

robertabuckley — 6 Nov 2004 11:03:33 GMT

KERNS/COX FAMILIES OF HIGHLAND COUNTY

Jean R. Barrett — 27 Aug 2001 4:40:18 GMT

I am looking for any information on the following persons. They lived in Penn twp., Highland County and eventually lived in the town of Highland (New Lexington), OH.

John Cox b. 1812 in Ohio, married in 30 Aug 1853 to Elizabeth Kerns Hiatt b. abt 1821. Their children were: William O. Cox b. 1856, Margaret America Cox Sweetman b. 1857, Joseph W. Cox b. 1858, Sally M. Cox Moore b. 1860 and Robert M. Cox b. 1862.

Elizabeth Kern's 1st spouse was Oliver Hiatt b. 1819, married 1836/1838. Their children were: Rachel Ellen Hiatt Wright b. 1842 d. 1931 and John Hiatt b. 1844/1845.

Bridget Roland

R Kane — 18 May 2003 9:58:20 GMT

Am searching for ancestors & links to the Hewitt, Evans, Spargur, Roland (Rowland), Upp, Evans lines in Highland County, Oh. Looking especially for Bridget (Biddy) Roland who married Darthick David Hewitt & was the mother of Alexander Caleb Hewitt, born 1810 in Va or Oh. Also Alexander's wife, Malinda Upp, bor 1815 in Highland County, Oh.
Contact at spr4660@montana.com

William Pringle

myfrekles — 9 Jun 2003 10:28:38 GMT

Looking for obit , or burial place for WILLIAM PRINGLE , d. Nov. 18, 1874 , in Salem Twp.

W. A. FENNER

jasche — 21 Feb 2007 7:24:08 GMT

W. A. FENNER, Dining and Lunch Rooms and Confectioner, No. 9, North High street.--As an accomplished caterer to the public in this important department, we notice Mr. W. A. Fenner, who is a native of this county, where he was born in 1841. After his early school days, the war of the Rebellion coming on, he enlisted in 1862 as a member of company D, Eighty-eight regiment, O. V. I., in which he served for six months. He then re-enlisted and became of member of company F, Thirteenth O. V. I., in which he received the commission of Second Lieutenant, and served with credit through many of the thrilling incidents of those historic years up to the time of receiving his honorable discharge in June, 1865. After the war he was variously employed in business and labor, up to the time of his engaging in his present business in 1891. Mr. Fenner has a neatly fitted up business room, and is prepared to furnish farmers, citizens, or trancient visitors to the city for first-class meals at regular hours, or meals or lunch at all hours, and will supply best Baltimore oysters or ice cream by the dish in their season. He will get up special meals to order for parties, balls or societies on reasonable terms, and also carries in stock fine confections, fruits, tobacco, cigars, etc. The bakery department supplies choice bread cakes, pies etc, to order for weddings or festivals. This house has grown in public favor and patronage from residents of both city and country.

Source: Page 60 General business review of Highland County, Ohio : for the year 1892-3. Newark, Ohio: Historical Pub. Co., 1892, 128 pgs

Robert and Amanda (Potts) Ludwick, ca 1860

charlestempler — 29 Apr 2008 1:27:32 GMT

Robert and Amanda Ludwick lived in Hamer Twp, Highland County, OH, in the 1860 Census following their marriage. From an old "sampler" done by Amanda's sister, we believe there were two small children who died as babies before 1860 and may be buried in the area. They are shown on the sampler as James William Ludwick and Thomas Edward Ludwick.

I would like to find their gravesites, if possible, and determine if actual death dates are recorded.

Does anyone have cemetery information for that area that could help me with this project?

Contact me at chartemp@aol.com.

Thanks so much.

Epidemic 1880

melody81456 — 19 Jun 2008 4:14:31 GMT

I wanted to find out if there was a disease epidemic in Highland County, OH, in April, 1880.

I've come across multiple death occurring in that month, and I was curious to see why they died.

George Woollard

wilkin1947 — 20 Jun 2008 3:41:43 GMT

looking for a George Woollard or Woolard born in Highland County 10/06/1859 died 10/07/1933 in Clinton County Infirmary buried in Lees Creek Ohio any information on him helpful

Stella M. Tarpley

CHERBYD — 14 Jun 2008 11:37:26 GMT

Does anyone know about a Stella M. Tarpley, died 12/24/1934 in Columbus OH and returned to Hillsboro OH at death. Stella had a son named Lon Delaney who resided in Hillsboro with aunts who were schoolteachers. Any info would be appreciated. Stella had a son in 1934 who was my father.

Isaac James Ferguson

Trisha Ferguison — 13 Sep 2003 1:38:24 GMT

My research stops here:
Isaac James Ferguson was born in Highland Co. Ohio probably in Nov. 1832. He died in Marion Co. Iowa on March 14, 1874 and is buried in the Pleasantville Cemetery, Iowa. Isaac's father is unknown to me at present, however the first record I have of Isaac is the 1850 Federal census in Highland Co. Ohio. Head of household is his mother Sarah, a widow born in Penn. in 1808. Isaac and his siblings are:
Isaac -
William - who I believe came to Iowa and lived and died in Wayne Co. Iowa.
Elizabeth -
Jackson - who was in Van Buren Co. Iowa in 1860 with a wife and 3 children.
(twins) Delilah - who married Jonathan Gibson on 4-24-1869 in Warren Co. Iowa and died 9-11-1873, at 27 years of age.
Elanzsa(sp) -
Minerva -

Isaac married Nancy Jane Erving on Sept. 12, 1855 in Highland Co. Ohio. Nancy Jane's last name is listed by various spellings but this is from the IGI record and the Highland Co. marriage records. They had at least 5 children; Margaret Tamson, John B, Henry Franklin (my gg-grandfather), Maxwell B., Mary I., & Della B.

Several of Isaac's son's add an "i" to their last name making it the way it is today "Ferguison." The story goes that they were trying to hold on the their Irish heritage. I'm hoping to find out how much truth there is to that.

Anyone that has any information about Isaac, his parents, and/or his siblings, please contact me.

Evans family of Highland County

rebornblessed — 23 May 2008 10:04:06 GMT

The Family of Immigrant Ancestor Richard Evans [1669 - 7 Jan 1702 probate] > Samuel [1691-30 Sep 1770] [area of Maryland and Pennsylvania] are doing DNA testing with very interesting results.
Later descendants migrated to Ohio [Highland County, Ross County & elsewhere], West Virginia, Kentucky and other locations.
If you descend from this line of Evanses, please contact us at
listadministratorevans@earthlink.net

Greenfield Cemetery

hboydston — 4 May 2008 6:52:55 GMT

I have seen a death cert. that states the man was buried in Greenfield Cemetery. He died in Highland Co, Ohio in 1924, but had lived in Pike Co, Ohio, so can someone tell me if Greenfield Cemetery is in Highland Co, Ohio?? Thank You

Andrew Badgley - Highland County, Ohio

Sherry Badgley Ryan — 25 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

ANDREW BADGLEY was listed in Mason County , Kentucky
tax lists for the years of 1790 thru 1800.

Andrew and his wife Hester/Esther moved to Highland
County, Ohio about 1803. At least three of their children
were probably born in Mason County, with the rest born
after the move to Ohio. Listed among their children are :

*Isaac Badgley : Born abt 1798 - Married - Sarah "Sally"
Robison/Robinson in Highland County {My line}.
*Robert Badgley :Born 1780/90 - Married - Jane Manning in
Clermont County - Married 2nd - Sally Gibler in Brown County.
*Sarah Badgley : Born 1794 - Married - George Barngrover in
Highland County.
*Polly Badgley : Born ca 1795 - Married - Jacob Surber in
Highland County.
*William Badgley : Born Abt 1802/1803 - Married - Lydia Surber
in Highland County.
*Elizabeth "Betsy": Born ca 1800 - Married- Ashford Hough
in Highland County.
*Jane Badgley : Born Abt 1802 - Married - Alexander Edie
in Highland County.
*Andrew Palmer Badgley : Born Ca 1804 - Married
Hannah Wisby in Highland County.
*James Harvey Badgley : Born abt 1805 - Married
Eave Surber in Highland County..

Some of Andrew and Hester's descendants spread to the
neighboring counties of Brown and Clermont.

Andrew Badgley Married 2nd Nancy Cue , September 11, 1823
in Clermont County, Ohio

I have been working on my "Badgley Family Roots" for many
years, starting in Shelby County, Indiana with the help of my
Grandmother "Eliza Brown Badgley" It has been a very interesting
and happy journey, back to Andrew.

Any information on these families will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
Sherry Badgley Ryan

GLENN MAURICE REEDY

wilkinreedy — 26 Apr 2008 9:03:57 GMT

LOOKING FOR THE INFORMATION ON GLENN MAURICE REEDY 08/1911 DIED 1966 MARRIED BETTY SELMA TILLIS.HE WAS BORN IN BULFORD OHIO

PATTON

Mike Walters — 24 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for descendants or other information about Mary Margaret PATTON ELTON, born 10/01/1839 in Highland County Ohio (near Greenfield). Daughter of Joseph PATTON and Susan MATTHEWS PATTON. She married George S. ELTON 10/14/1856. She bore 10 children (4 of whom died in infancy), including Charles ELTON, Harry ELTON, Addie ELTON and Joseph ELTON. Moved to Clinton County approximately 1904 (separate query posted in Clinton). My mother, Nellie ELTON Walters, is the great-grandaughter of Mary Margaret and is interested in any information she can find. Thank you.

Sarah Wood[s] md Thomas Grove

erikconard1 — 26 Nov 2002 10:48:20 GMT

Highland County OH Quaker families from PA surnamed
CONARD--can help, have many records to 12th century
The LITTLER family from the South--have ancient ancestry
The WOOD/S settled ca 1805, need Sarah WOOD/S
m Thomas GROVE, 1810
The GROVE fam from VA to TN to Highland, can help

Phibbs, Early County Records

Patrick Phibbs — 27 Mar 2002 6:33:15 GMT

Can anyone help with information from the Land, Probate and Court records for Highland County between the years of 1805-1833. My GGgrandfather, David Phibbs married Nancy Feely in Brown Co, OH in 1833. The closest Phibbs family I could find was in Highland Co. James, John and William Phibbs (1830 Census) I'm curious to know more about these families and if David's name (or Nancy Feely) come up in any of these records. The Phibbs mentioned above are from Concord Twp.
Sincere Thanks.

Will of Benjamin H. Johnson

Belinda Stotler — 31 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

INTRODUCTION: The following is the text of the last will and testament of Benjamin H. Johnson, my great-great-great-granduncle, and half-brother to my ggg-grandfather, Thomas Moorman Johnson. I say "half-brother" because according to Benjamin's tombstone, he was born 16 January 1782, and Quaker records show that Sarah Moorman, mother to Thomas Moorman Johnson (born 19 April 1790), married James Johnson on July 8, 1789. Given Benjamin's birth date and the marriage date of Sarah Moorman to James Johnson, Sarah could not be Benjamin's mother. I also know that James Johnson was born around 1740, he would have been 49-50 years old when he married her (most men back then were married on average around 25 years old). I have not found the name of James Johnson's first wife, so Benjamin's mother is listed for now as "unknown".

The New Garden Quaker Monthly Meeting (MM) records show that on July 29 1797, James and his 2nd wife, Sarah & children: Thomas Moorman, David and William, were received on certificate from Deep River MM (dated July 3, 1797). It was also recorded under the New Garden MM that on November 30, 1805, he and his family were granted a certificate to the Miami MM in Ohio. The New Garden and Deep River meetings were located in Guilford County, North Carolina. However, David Johnson's (born 1792) tombstone, which is next to Benjamin H. Johnson's in the Greenfield Cemetery, Hillsboro, OH, shows that he was born in Stokes County, North Carolina (near Guilford Co.). David Johnson, who was the full brother to Thomas, was named the executor to Benjamin's will.

The Miami MM in Ohio, shows that on 10 July 1806, James Johnson, his wife Sarah and their children; Thomas, David and William, were received on certificate from the New Garden MM, NC, dated 30 November 1805. The Fairfield MM, near Leesburg in Ohio, shows that James died on 10 August 1824 and was buried at Fairfield MM cemetery (just south of Leesburg). So far, I have not found any mention of Benjamin H. Johnson in Quaker records, but since his father was a Quaker, I am hoping I will find him listed with his mother and father in other records, perhaps up in Virginia.

The following text of the will was found in Will Book #5, starting on page 209, at the Probate Court, Highland County Courthouse, Hillsboro, Ohio, when I visited there in September of 1998. Belinda Stotler, ggg-grandniece to B.H. Johnson

TEXT OF WILL

"I, Benjamin H. Johnson, of Hillsborough in the County of Highland in the State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following.

1st I direct my debts and funeral expenses to be paid.
2ND I give and bequeath all my chattels personal to my live executors hereinafter named and appointed to be by them sold either at public or private sale as they shall judge best and the proceeds to pass into the general fund of my estate for distribution as in this my last will directed and I hereby release my executors from making out and returning to the office of the proper Court any inventory of appraisement and sale of my personal property aforesaid: and I hereby devise that the Probate Court may not require said personal chattels to be appraised or sold according to the statute.
3rd I hereby direct my executors to sell all of my real estate in Hillsboro except as may be hereinafter excepted at public out cry or at private sale as in their discretion they shall think best and upon such terms as to payment as they may deem most expedient: and I hereby fully authorize and empower my said Executors or the survivor of them to sign, seal, acknowledge and deliver all the writings or conveyances necessary or proper to invest purchasers with complete titles thereto. It is further my wish that in selling inlot No. 57 on which I reside my Executors should divided it into such subdivisions as will suit purchasers for erecting business houses thereon of uniform height and dimensions to the number of five or six, said subdivisions to be made with an eye to the improvements of the town and advantage of my estate: the present building on said lot No. 57 will be sold by my executors in separate parts or all together or rented out by them or retained for more advantageous sale towards the close of the business of my estate: as they under all circumstances shall judge most advisable.
4th I hereby authorize and direct my executors to grade and to lay off into building lots of suitable size my lot No. 19 and the tier of inlots adjoining thereto on the north side, which together constitute what is known as my lot in the southern part of Hillsboro - said building lots to be of the size judged best by my executors and to be laid off on the streets already binding on said property and such other streets of suitable width as my executors shall decide to run through said property from north to south and from east to west.
5th The proceeds of the sale of my real estate I direct my executors to hold as part of the general fund with which to meet and discharge the expenses to be incurred and payments to be made under this my last will.
6th I do hereby authorize and empower my executors or the survivor of them to specifically perform all contracts for the conveyance of land or real estate (if there be any such contracts outstanding) which I myself if living would be either legally or equitably bound to convey and with such covenant of warranty binding my estate and myself if living would be bound to make: and all such deeds for real estate as executed and delivered by my said executors or either of them under any by virtue of this authority shall vest in the grantees respectively the same interest as if said deeds had been respectively executed by me.
7th In addition to the sums of money I have heretofore given to my nephew B. H. Johnson the son of my deceased brother William Johnson, I hereby give and bequeath to my said nephew B.H. Johnson a legacy of four thousand dollars and I further direct my executors to pay off at maturity for the benefit of said B.H. Johnson the one thousand dollar note executed by said B.H. Johnson to D.M. Clayton of Athens in the County of Hocking in the State of Ohio in which note I am security and all notes which at my decease I may hold against the said legatee B.H. Johnson or others with him as joint promises are to be fully paid by him and them to my executors.
8th I give and bequeath to my nephew B.H. Johnson son of my brother Thomas Johnson three thousand dollars.
9th I give and bequeath to my nephew James Johnson and John Johnson of the State of Indiana, sons of my deceased brother William two thousand dollars each.
10th I give and bequeath to my brother Thomas Johnson and David Johnson each two thousand dollars.
11th I give and bequeath to my niece Polly Jones wife of William Jones and daughter of my brother Thomas Johnson one thousand dollars deducting therefrom the amount of the note I hold against her husband William Jones.
12th I give and bequeath to Ann Crampton wife of John Crampton and daughter of my brother Thomas Johnson one thousand dollars deducting therefrom the amount of the note I hold against her husband John Crampton.
13th I give and bequeath to Sarah Miskelly wife of Job J. Miskelly of the State of Indiana and daughter of my deceased brother William Johnson one thousand dollars.
14th I give and bequeath to Eliza Johnson and Evaline Johnson daughters of my brother David Johnson one thousand dollars each to be paid to them by my Executors at the period of marriage or coming of age respectively and without children then to the survivor and in the event of the death of both said legatees under age and without children then said legacies to be equally divided between my brother David Johnson and his son Edward.
15th I give and bequeath to my nephew Edward Johnson son of my brother David Johnson three thousand dollars: in case of his death before the payment of this legacy without children I hereby direct my Executors to pay the amount thereof to my nieces Sarah Stewart and Catherine Reed daughters of my David Johnson and to my niece Eliza Pope daughter of my brother Thomas Johnson in equal shares.
16th I give and bequeath to my nephew Alfred Johnson son of my brother Thomas three thousand dollars: deducting from that amount the two notes, which I hold on him.
17th I give and bequeath to my nephew David Johnson son of my brother Thomas three thousand dollars deducting therefrom the amount of the note I hold on him.
18th I give and bequeath to my nephew Robert Johnson son of my brother Thomas three thousand dollars deducting therefrom the amount of the note I hold on him.
19th I give and bequeath to Henry Johnson son of B.H. Johnson dec'd late of Hillsboro, seven thousand dollars to be paid to him in manner following: one hundred and fifty dollars per year or as much of that sum as my executors deem right that he should receive from the date of my death until he is seventeen years of age: and from the last named date three hundred and thirty three dollars per year or as much of said last named sum per annum for the next three years as my executors think proper to pay him for his college expenses and the balance of said legacy of $7000 to be paid him when he attains the age of twenty-one years and in case he shall die before he comes of age and without children the payments of his legacy shall cease from his death and the remaining amount thereof deducting payments made to him shall be equally divided between Thomas Johnson's four sons Benjamin, Alfred, Robert and David Johnson and William Johnson's son B.H. Johnson and David Johnson's son Edward Johnson and my two brothers David and Thomas Johnson share and share alike.
20th I give and bequeath to Mary Emily Johnson daughter of B.H. Johnson dec'd four thousand dollars to be paid to her as follows: one hundred and fifty dollars per year or so much of said last named sum per annum as my executors shall judge it proper to pay her until she becomes to be 18 years of age and the balance of said legacy to be paid to her at that age: and in case she shall die before arriving at the age of 18 years and without children all annual payments to cease from her death and the balance of her legacy to be paid to my nieces Eliza Pope wife of John Pope and Sarah Miskelly wife of Job J. Miskelly share and share alike.
21st I give and bequeath to Isaac Woodrow and Polly Woodrow his wife towards their annual support one hundred dollars per year to be paid to them by my executors each year from the date of my death during their joint lives and the life of the survivor of them up to the tenth year after my death inclusive if they or either of them live so long: all such annual payments to cease on the death of the said Isaac and Polly Woodrow and the survivor of them if occurring within said period of ten years. I further give and devise to the said Isaac Woodrow and Polly Woodrow his wife for and during their joint lives and the life of the survivor of them my inlot in the town of Hillsboro numbered 246 with the appurtenances thereunto belonging said inlot being situated in Thompson Addition to said town Hillsboro and being the lot I purchased of one Isaac Vanpelt: but I annex to the devise this express condition that the said devisees shall live and continue to live on said lot No. 246 as their home: if this condition be violated and of which my executors are to be judge I hereby revoke the devise and declare the same a nullity. If said devisees make said property their home and so desire I hereby empower and direct my executors as soon after my death as they conveniently can to cause said lot No. 246 to be enclosed with a post and plank fence similar to the enclosure around my own lot: to cause that house now on said Lot No. 246 to be repaired, if any repairs be needed and to add thereto a kitchen proportioned to the size of the present building and corresponding therewith: At the expiration of the estate of the said Isaac and Polly Woodrow in said premises either by death or ??. I hereby direct my executors to sell said Inlot No. 246 with the appurtenances to the best bidder either at public outcry or private sale as my executors shall decide or the survivor of them and to pay over the money or notes for the property to the eldest son of my nephew Alfred Johnson or to convey the said Inlot to him, the said eldest son then living of my executors or survivors of them may then in their discretion elect.
22nd I give to Polly Woodrow wife of Isaac Woodrow for her use in housekeeping the following goods now in my house: one set of cream colored chairs purchased by me of G. W. Pucker, one pie safe, two cooking stoves or one as she may select, my set of ivory handled balanced knives and forks, all the tumblers and glassware, all the common deft crockery and stone ware which she may select, all my gold banded and other china ware, all my common knives and forks, all the flour, meal, lard, bacon, jellies, preserves and pickles which may be on hand at my decease.
23rd I give and bequeath to my executors in trust for the uses and purposes hereinafter named ten thousand dollars: which sum I direct my executors to put at interest and at the expiration of six years from the date of my death to pay the said principal sum of ten thousand dollars to a college for completing the education of young men located in Hillsboro if there be any such college at the expiration of that period established and in successful operation in said town: and such principal sum of ten thousand dollars if the contingency above contemplated occurs to be paid at the expiration of said period of six years from my death to said College corporation for the endowment of such professorship or professorships in said institution as my executors or the survivor of them may designate: if the condition fails upon which the legacy is given then and in that case I direct my executors to appropriate said principal sum of $10000 to the erection of a Masonic Hall in the Town of Hillsboro for the use of the Masonic lodges of said town: the money to be expended solely for that purpose and no portion of it for the purchase of ground on which to erect said building the application and payment of the money to be under the exclusive control of my said executors: and the plan and arrangement of said Masonic Hall to be decided upon by my executors and John M. Barrere present high priest of the Hillsboro Chapter: who are hereby invested with a full discretion in the premises.
24th In case the said principal sum of $10000 be applied under the contingencies and conditions herein expressed to the erection of a Masonic Hall in Hillsboro. I hereby empower and direct my executors out of my ground in the southern part of Hillsboro which I have herein before directed to be graded and laid off in building lots to convey by deed to the Hillsboro Chapter of free and accepted Masons a lot of 75 feet front by 150 feet in depth as a site for said Masonic Hall: The lot to be selected by my executors or the survivor of them: but if said Hillsboro Chapter shall decide not to accept said lot as a site for said Masonic Hall but to procure ground elsewhere in the town plat of said town of Hillsborough for that purpose then and in that case I direct my executors to sell said lot so selected as a site for such Masonic Hall and to pay over the proceeds in money or notes toward purchasing such lots of ground in Hillsboro as the said Hillsboro Chapter may have decided on as a site for said Masonic Hall.
25th I hereby direct that the interest or dividend accruing on said principal sum of $10000 prior to its application as herein before directed shall be by my executors after the collection of the whole of said dividends or interests paid over to the High Priest, King and scribe (for the time being) of said Hillsboro Chapter as a trust fund to be by said officers under the directions of the said Hillsboro Chapter safely invested in stock or mortgage securities: and I further direct that the interest or dividends annually accruing from such investment together with the rents annually arising from the rooms in the basement of the said Masonic Hall (if the same so built) be appropriated by said Hillsboro Chapter to the relief of the widows and education for the children of such members of the Hillsboro Lodge of free and accepted Masons as die poor.
26th I hereby request of my executors to retain my stock in the Chillicothe and Xenia Branches of the State Bank of Ohio until the expiration of the Charter unless they sooner wind up or circumstances occur that in the judgement of my executors make it expedient to sell out: I repose every confidence in their judgement believing that they will do their best.
27th I wish the legacies paid as fast as funds come into the hands of my executors that can in accordance with the interests of my estate be applied for that purpose and if it become necessary to postpone the payment of legacies until the debts can be collected and the proceeds of the sale of land realized I hereby expressly authorize and empower my executors to postpone the payment of the legacies given to my two brothers: my nephews James and John sons of William and such of my nieces as are legatees herein: any or all of them as circumstances may in the judgement of my executors require.
28th Whereas in this my last will and testament a power authority or trust is invested in my executors by its terms if one of my said executors die such power authority or trust shall be executed by the survivor.
29th I give and bequeath to my friend John Winston Price of Hillsboro two thousand dollars to be retained by him out of my bank stock or the dividend thereof after the payment of the legacies herein before named.
30th I hereby give to my executors five thousand dollars to be taken out of the funds on hand at my death or any other fund of my estate deemed most convenient by them for the purpose of erecting a monument over the graves of my deceased wife and myself enclosing the graves with iron fence or other materials and for the purpose of meeting all the expenses direct and incidental which may be incurred by them in this matter or either of them hereby vesting in them and either of them full discretion in the premises.
31st I hereby give and bequeath what shall be left of my estate after fully and particularly executing all the provisions of this my last will and paying all expenses including those of settlement to the four sons of my brother Thomas herein before named as legatees, to the three sons of my brother William herein before named, to the son of my brother David, to my brothers David and Thomas, to my nieces Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Crampton and Mrs. Pope daughters of my brother David as residuary legatees share and share alike: and if any of said residuary legatees die before payment of his or her residuary share such share to go to his or her children if any: if there be no children then to the survivors of said residuary legatees in equal shares.
32nd And Lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my friend John Winston Price of Hillsboro, Highland County and my brother David Johnson of the same County the Executors of this my last will and testament and I hereby authorize and empower them as such Executors to compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such manner as they may deem most for the interest of my estate in the debts and claims due to me and to compromise and discharge in like manner all claims against my estate and having full confidence in the integrity of my executors I do hereby direct that they shall not be required to enter into any bond for the discharge of their duties as such Executors: and I hereby require of my said Executors to take and retain their respective legacies herein before given to each of them in full satisfaction for all claims for their respective personal services to be rendered as my executors as aforesaid. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of May A.D. 1854.
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by the said Benjamin H. Johnson to be his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence this 20th day of May A.D. 1854."

The will was signed by B.H. Johnson and his two witnesses, James Dill and D.M. Baird.

Weyer Family

Sally Williams — 10 Jan 2004 3:42:17 GMT

I am looking for the Weyer family in Hihgland Co. Ohio
from as early as 1800 up to 1875. Any help will be
great. Thank You

Help Identifying Cemetery

xandervan — 13 Feb 2008 3:35:54 GMT

Attached is a portion of a Highland county death certificate, for John BOTTS, b. 14 Apr 1852 - d. 25 Aug 1932. Although he died in Clinton county, he lived the majority of his life in Dodson Township, Highland county. The death certificates indicates that he was buried at Dodsonville. His wife, Mary Jane (Moler), b. May 1854 - d. bef 1910, should be buried with him.

I cannot read the cemetery name as written on Line 18: Burial, Cremation or Removal. Best guess is "Luthean" - is this a misspelling of "Lutheran" and if so, what is the official name of this cemetery and where is it located? If not, can anyone offer suggestions?

Smith - Paint Twp - Fall Creek Area

trillerud — 25 Mar 2008 4:41:53 GMT

I am searching for information on the following families:

1. David and Emily Smith - Sold Land in the area of Fall Creek, Paint Twp, Highland County in 1836 to Isaac Simpson (part of Virginia Military Survey 2928 assigned to John Wilkins).

2. Archibald & Sarah (Pillars?) Smith - owned land on same survey. - Archibald d. before 1835 in Hancock County, Indiana.

(Most of above information is from Land Deeds)

I believe these two families are related. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knows something more about these families. I believe I'm connected to David Smith.

Thank you

Gist Settlement

D. Ferguson — 24 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am interested in writing a paper about the Gist Settlement.
This is for college and I need at least 2 more sources for
references. I currently have the booklet entitled "They Followed the North Star to Gist Settlement, 1810-1985. Does anyone else have any suggested sources for information. (written, that is , I do not have the time for interviews)
TIA reply as soon as possibble.

1911 Lawson obit look up in Greenfield, Highland Co., Ohio

gindre43920 — 17 Mar 2008 3:08:55 GMT

Hello,
my name is Ginny, and I ran accross the death info of a Lawson who died in Greenfield, Highland Co., Ohio in 1911.
One death index has her as Ina M. Lawson, another has her is Lna Mary Lawson, I believe this is Lula Mary (Smith) Lawson d/o Thomas Prichard Smith & Nancy Adkins.

I can't get the image of her death cert. to open on the new LDS Search site. so I'm hoping a genealogy sweetie will find a obit for us. I'm hoping that one of the local libraries have Newspapers on mircofilm.

Any help is greatly appreiciated

thank-you in adavance
Ginny (Stevens) Adkins Plumley

Hanna Ann Vance m. John Q. Phibbs

Sandra McDonald — 9 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to verify a marriage of Hanna Ann Vance to John Q. Phibbs 2-26-1875 in Highland Co. I got some information on this and thought this was part of our line but when I talked to my mother-in-law about this she thought that Hanna Vance was a Roush so now I am back to square one unless I can connect the two or find Hanna(Vance)Phibbs's death certificate with her parent's names on it. Any help will be appreciated. Sandra

ISO Rhoades Researchers

JakeThorn — 3 Mar 2008 7:00:55 GMT

I am looking to network with Rhoades researchers in Highland Co. I descend from Joseph W. Rhoades buried at Old Dutch Cemetery, Brush Creek Twp, Highland Co, Oh. Thru his son Levi. Levi was last enumerated in Benton Twp Pike Co, Ohio 1880 but was born in Highland Co.

Rhoades/Rhodes/Any spelling

Judy Hoy — 1 Sep 2001 5:27:00 GMT

I have'nt verified that Charlotte Rhoads-Valentine is my linage, but there surely are enough Valentine Rhoads' in the Rhoades ancestry. I will keeep your info and let you know if I find anything. I do know that after my ggrandfather Rhoades' death, his wife Letitia is found living in Montgomery Co., OH working as a seamstress, so there is a possible connection. The Rhoades families of Ohio Seem to be gathered in Highland Co., OH area; Knox Co.; and Miami Co.;and Montgomery Co., Ohio. Thanks for your info, Judy

1920 Census - Brushcreek Twp. for RICHMOND, HORN, BEEKMAN, EAST, PUCKETT, WEST, GARMAN, RHOADS, HILTERBRANDT, LAWHORN

Delsa_Hildebrandt — 15 Dec 2001 12:25:02 GMT

I have a copy of part of one page of the 1920 census of Brushcreek Twp., South Precient, Highland County, Ohio.
The above names are listed as neighbors. If anyone is interested, I'll share the info.
Delsa

Rhodes Cemetery

NancyA_T — 20 Dec 2003 2:29:04 GMT

Does anyone know of a Rhodes Cemetery in Highland County?? Thought I saw a reference to it in my surfing.

Philip Leininger m. Sarah Baker

wilkinreedy — 21 Jan 2008 10:00:05 GMT

Looking for Philip Leininger wborn 04/15/1850 in Germany and married Sarah Baker in Highland County.
The children are Laura, Lenna, Elizabeth "Lizzie", Margaret, James, Myrtle, Ervin and Curtis.
looking for dates and marriages and line of descendents of this family. Help appreciated.

FERREN

jferren1 — 21 Feb 2005 3:35:29 GMT

Looking for information about any of the following:Direct Descendants of William Ferren

1 FERREN, William b: 1767 in Donegal, Ireland d: 04 March 1838 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
.. +?, Margaret b: 1757 d: 29 December 1834 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
. 2 FERREN, Henry b: Abt. 1799 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania d: Aft. 1850
..... +MCCONNAUGHEY, Mary b: 23 September 1800 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania m: Abt. 1818 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania d: 21 July 1849 in Highland County, Ohio
.... 3 FERREN, David, Rev. b: 25 October 1819 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania d: 28 April 1888 in Crawford County, Illinois
........ +BORDEN, Elma b: Abt. 1819 in Highland County, Ohio m: 05 March 1839 in Highland County, Ohio
....... 4 FERREN, Thomas H. b: Aft. 24 August 1846 in Highland County, Ohio d: Aft. 1881 in Richland County, Illinois
........... +HARMON, Eliza Jane b: 31 October 1855 in Knox County, Indiana m: 26 August 1875 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois d: 07 July 1938 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois
.......... 5 FERREN, Rolla Vernon b: 22 November 1879 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois d: 04 December 1953 in Fairbury, Livingston County, Illinois
.............. +MEADOWS, Etta E. b: 04 January 1883 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois m: 08 July 1899 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois d: 18 December 1959 in Chatsworth, Livingston County, Illinois
............. 6 FERREN, Virgil Bernard b: 02 December 1918 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois d: 11 May 1977 in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois
................. +WHIGHTSIL, Gail Goldie b: 21 August 1919 in Wheeler, Jasper County, Illinois m: 19 December 1936 in Piper City, Ford County, Illinois d: 09 March 1977 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona
................. 7 FERREN, Jerry Dean b: 10 April 1939 in Piper City, Ford County, Illinois

CWVE ROAHDES, Isaiah 1845/OH m Emma A. Murphine 1851/OH died 1912 WA

kzw2007 — 19 Dec 2007 8:32:09 GMT

Would love to connect with anyone researching this family I have not been able to find anything on Emma Murphine 1851/OH family. As Isaiah and Rhoades were spelled different ways it was difficult to find him as well. There were several George Roads etc in OH 1840 so I could not determine which one was his family without further research.

1850 Marshall, Highland Co. OH George Roads 1802/VA wife Catherine 1800/PA, John 1837/OH, Henry 1838/OH, Mary 1842/OH, Isaiah 1845/OH, George 1847/OH, Daniel 1848/OH, Caleb 1850/OH (spelling of the last name is Roads) George is a framer.

1860 Brush Creek, Highland Co. OH George Rhodes 58 farmer, Catherine 52, John 23, Henry 22, Mary 18, Isiah 15, George 13, Daniel 12, Caleb 10. (spelling was Rhod
Isaiah Rhoads served in 146th OH National Guards Vol. Infantry Co. C and Oh Vol Infantry Co. D from 1861-1862. He requested pension from that service 1889 from Everett, Snohomish Co. WA

1870 Marshall, Highland Co. OH Isaiah Rhoads 22 with wife Emily 1851/OH (nee Murphine) looked for Emma Murphine in OH but could not be sure what family was hers. Emma died in 7/1897 in Shoultes WA.

1880 Brush Creek, Highland Co. OH Isiah Roads 35/OH farmer with wife Emma A. 29/OH and children Newton 1870/OH, Anna L 1873/OH

1897 Emma nee Murphine Rhoades died 1897 in Marysville, WA

1898 Isaiah Rhoades married 2nd wife Anne Patterson 1898 in Marysville , Snohomish Co. WA

1900 Shoultes, Snohomish Co. WA Isaiah Rhodes farmer widower (yet his pension says married Anne Patterson 1898 in Marysville ) his son William 5/1888 OH is living with him and is going to school. Emma died 1897 in Shoultes, WA

1910 Shoultes, Snohomish Co. WA Isaiah Rhoads widower (no idea what happened to Anne Patterson Rhoades is she buried at Evergreen to?) William Rhoades buried a Mary 1946, is that Anne his wife? yet Isaiah says still widower Anne/Mary does not show up with him in either 1900 nor 1910 census does not mention wife in obit either.) farmer age 65 living alone as farmer.

Isaiah Rhoades died 5/1/1912 Snohomish Co. WA and is buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Everett, WA

Everett Daily Herald
5/2/1912

Isaac Rhodes, a G.A.R. veteran 74 years of age, died yesterday at the Everett hospital. The deceased was a pioneer of Marysville, where he lived thirty years. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Challacombe's and members of the G.A.R. will be in charge of the services at the grave in Evergreen cemetery. Mr Rhodes was a member of the 146th OH infantry. He is survived by two sons, one living near Marysville, the other in Seattle, and by a daughter in Vancouver, B.C.

cemetery lookup - Leesburg Cemetery

xandervan — 4 Feb 2008 4:04:47 GMT

I would like to request help in locating the burial places for this family. Death certificates say Leesburg, so that may very well be at Pleasant Hill.

FAY, Walter J., 1870-1943
and wife, Bertha, 1878-1950

Their son, Harold J. FAY b. 1899, d. 1947; his wife Mary
Their daughter Hazel, b. c1903, perhaps married to a man named RECKER

Thanks very much!

William North, Susan(wife), James W(son), Thomas J.(son)

Larry North — 12 May 2002 1:23:01 GMT

Looking for help on William North, Born abt 1812 in VA. Went to Ky and then onto Ohio. 1850 Census shows he lived in Scioto County and 1860 in Highland County. Lost track after that. Married to Susan ?. Children Thomas, Elizabeth, William, James W., John, David and Eliza. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Ellis Surname Deaths - Continued

jasche — 14 Jan 2008 8:33:23 GMT

Last Page.

Ellis Surname Deaths

jasche — 14 Jan 2008 8:24:45 GMT

Attached are Ellis Surname Deaths in Highland County from:

"Death Records of Highland County 1867 - 1908" Genevieve Breakfield

and

"Cemetery Inscriptions of Highland County, Ohio" by David and Jane McBride ©1954

Obituary lookup for Nancy Milner Etheridge

melody81456 — 8 Jan 2008 12:55:54 GMT

I am looking for an obit for Nancy Milner Etheridge. She was also known as "Nannie". She was born on 14 September 1871 in Highland County, OH. She died on 16 February 1889 in Highland County, OH.

She was married to Unknown Etheridge.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Melody Spence

Amos Mobley 1809

wilkinreedy — 6 Jan 2008 3:39:23 GMT

Looking for the families of Amos Mobley who lived in Highland County
His parents were John and Chloe Crouch wholived in Maryland
His line of descendents came from England in the 1500 (SirEdward Mobvberly) Mobley was spelled three ways Mobley, Mobberley, Moberly.
Most of Amos Mobley siblings lived in Highland County Ohio. Any help appreciated.

David Walton of Highland Co

bookworm53 — 7 Jan 2008 1:52:28 GMT

I am researching for any info on David Walton who died in Highland Co 1857/1859. He was born in 1777 in North Carolina and later married Susannah Carmichael.
David's parents were John and Elizabeth (Morgan) Walton.

Lightners around 1901 to 1914

jimmielightner — 24 Dec 2007 1:36:07 GMT

Hello, looking for History surrounding Ligtner family that lived in Highland County circa 1901 to 1914. Trying to find evidence of a Second Hand Store or other buisness of this type ran by John Lightner.

Zion Rains

Juanita Creach — 26 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for ancestors and/or brothers and sisters of Zion Rains married to Temperance Thompson in Highland Co, Ohio abt 1823. Moved to Illinois and then Hickory Co, MO. They had a daughter named Martha A and other children David, Lonza & James. I think Zion's father's name was George, probably born in NC.

ISO Marshall & Marshall Presbyterian Cemeteries

lilliegrabill — 6 Apr 2005 11:27:54 GMT

Are Marshall Cemetary and Marshall Presbyterian Cemetary the same? Or are they two different cemetaries?

Philip Leininger and Sarah Baker

wilkinreedy — 12 Oct 2007 2:10:46 GMT

Looking for the information on the Philip Leininger and Sarah Baker families. Philip was born in Germany and later came to Ohio. The children were Laura born 1870,, Lenna, Elizabeth born in 1873 married a Greathouse, Margaret , James, Myrtle Mady Jane born 1882, William Irwin, and Curtis P Leininger. For all the family members and who they married and thier own children. Philip was a blacksmith in Pricetown Ohio any help apprecited.

Looking for Joseph H. Egan

ghwhit — 9 Oct 2007 12:25:38 GMT

Joseph Egan born to Hugh Egan in Adelphi , Ohio about 1886.

Lived in Greenfield Oh , occupation Barber.

Can anyone look up a death date, cemetery entry?

thank you. gwen

Old Highland County Schools

oldohioschools — 30 Sep 2007 8:47:48 GMT

Hello,
I am doing some research on old schools in Highland 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. Highland School (Built 1916 in Highland)
PICTURE NEEDED!
What year was this school razed?

2. Fairfield Township School (Leesburg)
PICTURE NEEDED!
What year was this building built?
What year was it razed?

3. Pain Township School (Rainsboro)
What year was the original part of this school built that was razed when the new one was built?
What year was it razed?

4. Washington Junior High School (Hillsboro)
What year was this building built?

5. Concord Township School (Sugar Tree Ridge, Built 1930)
What year was this building closed as a school?

6. Hillsboro High School (Built 1934)
What is going to happen to this building when the new schools are done?

7. Main Street School (Hillsboro)
What year was this building built?
What year was it closed as a school?
What is going to happen to it now that the new school is open?

8. Webster School (Hillsboro)
What year was this building built?
What year was it closed as a school?
What is going to happen to it now that the new school is open?

9. Buford Elementary School (SR 138)
What year was this building built?
What year was it 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

Joseph Bashford Runyon - WWII KIA

harryhoweth — 22 Sep 2007 10:29:44 GMT

Description: LEST WE FORGET - WWII KIA - OHIO

Mowrystown, OH., March 13, 1942:

E. W. Runyon received word last week that his son, JOSEPH BASHFORD RUNYON had been killed in action in the Far East. There were no details concerning the death of his son other than he had lost his life while engaged in an attack. Young Runyon was 27 years of age and a graduate of Ohio University at Athens.

Lemuel K. DRAIS, b. KY > OH

BonnieRussell90 — 17 Sep 2001 7:55:29 GMT

I am a descendent of the Drais/Drace line. I recently discovered a Lemuel K. Drais, who is a very interesting man. He was born in Kentucky, but raised in Ohio. He served valiantly in the Union Army. He enlisted in April of 1861 and was released from service in 1865.
My question is who is his family and his descendents? I am trying to fit him into my bigger family picture. I have more information on him and his life here in Arizona if any one is interested.

Please email me if you have any information. Thank you.Bonnie

"Countryman Family History" book

glauderbach — 7 Sep 2007 4:43:21 GMT

In January 2003 Michael Woody posted information from the "Countryman Family History" book. I would like to contact him or anyone that may have this book.
I do not view the message boards very often so I may be contacted at the following email address:

G Lauderbach
mytang67@yahoo.com

Thank you for all your help

Samuel Mowrey

Linda Mowrey Avellino — 4 Jul 2003 11:20:21 GMT

I am researching the Mowrey family tree. My grandfather was Samuel Mowrey married to Lizzie Beekman. She died in Hillsboro, June 1957. His father was Samuel married to Jane Amanda Piatt. Samuel Sr.'s father was Christian Mowry married to Ann Pence. Samuel Jr. and Lizzie Beekman had children: Alva, Valla, William Calen, Michael, Patrick, James Finnegan, Emily, Flossie, Henry Guilford and Elsie. They all lived around the Chillocothe and Adams, Highland, and Pike County area. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Linda Mowrey Avellino
linave@raex.com

Stephen Myers

Louella Rosselott — 28 Nov 2006 2:00:38 GMT

My GrGrGrandparents were Stephen Myers and Charity Davidson.
They were married 19 Jan 1843 in Highland Co.,Ohio.I found
them in Jackson Twp.Brown Co.,Ohio in 1850.Also 1860 census
Franklin Twp.,Brown Co.,Ohio.I am searching for the parents of both Stephen Myers and Charity Davidson.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Highland County Obit/Death Notice Lookups

jasche — 18 Nov 2006 4:22:35 GMT

At this time I am offering an obituary/death notice lookup for Highland County. The years I can research are March, 1939 to 1977. But the years 1949, 1950, 1953 are NOT available. I will need the exact date of death to do the lookup.

A number of obits and death notices for people who lived in the New Market Township area are now available on the website which can be found:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohcnewma/

Myrtle, daughter of Alex Rutter and Mary E. (Furrow)

Jeanne — 30 Aug 2006 1:24:47 GMT

In 1900 Alex Rutter and his wife Mary E. (Furrow) Rutter were in Highland County. They had a daughter named Anna (born about 1887) and a daughter named Myrtle (born about 1883). There were other children in that record, too. Myrtle married Joseph Henry "Arehood" and they appear in the 1910 census in Fayette County. I'm trying to figure out who Joseph Henry's parents were. According to his draft registration card, his name was spelled Arhood and he was born 23 March 1884.

Surname: Jodry/Jodrey/Mignery - Surviving Relative Search

dishonty — 27 Jun 2001 12:22:02 GMT

I am looking for any information on the surname Jodry alias Jodrey and Mignery. The last surviving relative was Maurice Jodry who resided in Mowrystown Highland Co. Ohio
I would also be interested in locating any other researchers
looking for relatives that settled the Mowrystown area from
Etobon France.

Elizabeth " West " Dutton

TerryLeeReid46 — 12 May 2005 10:08:49 GMT

I'm looking for information on:
James Dutton
born: March 6, 1785 Delaware Co., Pennsylvania
died: May 2, 1828 Sinking Spring,Highland Co., Ohio
married on May 25, 1815 Pike Co., Ohio
Elizabeth West
born: 1783 Pennsylvania
died: Aft 1880 Brush Creek, Highland Co., Ohio
I have been looking for a year for her parents please can some one help it will be greatful. Terry L. Reid
songwriter@echoweb.net

Fenner - Nye

Steven Fenner — 16 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

John Fenner b.1884 married to Elsie E. Strain
had 3 children in Hillsboro, HIGHLAND CO., Ohio.
Herbert b.1907, James Earl b.1910, and Ruth.

Also, Charles L. Nye married to Mable E. Pierson had 4 children (2 believed in Hillsboro)Gertrude, Helen May b.1914, Bud, and Ruth.

I haven't had any luck getting information on this branch. Any assitance is greatly appreciated.

Charles NYE 1930's Hillsboro

Steven Fenner — 20 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Charles Lloyd NYE was said to be a blacksmith in Hillsboro and was the Fire Chief in the 1930's. Can anyone provide any support to that? I have been trying to find information on Charles to tell me his parents, etc.

The Will of William Vance, Sr.

jasche — 11 Aug 2007 1:04:52 GMT

The Will of William Vance, Sr was added to the New Market Township Website and may be found:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohcnewma/documents.html

The will was donated by a Vance descendant to whom we are most grateful.

Abijah Cunningham

kylecloutier — 8 Aug 2007 5:35:02 GMT

We are trying to follow a trail on an Abijah Cunningham who appeared in the 1810 Wood County, VA census (we understand Wood County is now in WV). Would you know if he had a daughter, born somewhere around 1800, who married an Oliver Grimsley and then died somewhere around 1828? She may have had two children, William F. and Mary F. Grimsley, both born somewhere between 1824 and 1828. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks.

Kyle Cloutier and Pat Bean

Can you Identify? Photo of Co D. 1st Infantry Ohio National Guard 1917-1918

haroldlee01 — 24 Apr 2007 8:51:40 GMT

two of these men I know. can you identify the other two. they were in the Co D 1st infantry Ohio national guard 1917-1918 Machine gun Co. 147th. From left to right. Raymond Stout, next unknown, Sgt Maurice O. Stout, next is unknown. If you know the other two, Please advise haroldlee01@comcast.net I have others in this group too. in fact the whole co D group.

Leah Bennett, dau of James Bennett

JulsGo — 7 Aug 2007 6:05:18 GMT

I am looking for any information on Leah and her family... Parents were James Bennett and Mary ??? Living in Highland County in the 1840 and 1850 census...

ANY help would be appreciated!!

Juls

Martha Ann (Seal) Garner, 1823-1864

KerryZane909 — 1 Aug 2007 12:37:35 GMT

I'm trying to find the family of my great great grandmother, Martha Ann (Seal) Garner, born 24 Apr 1823 in Paint Township. She married James Moon Garner 6 Jan 1842 in Clinton County, and died 20 May 1864, probably in Clinton County.

TENOR/TENER Marriages in Highland County

jasche — 31 Jul 2007 12:43:15 GMT

Source: "Marriage Records of Highland County, Ohio" by David and Jane McBride © 1962

page 240

TENER

Abraham m. Phoebe METZ Oct. 16, 1842 by Wm. M. McREYNOLDS, Justice of the Peace, New Market Twp.

Chaney m. Rosannah ROUSH July 7, 1870 by D. CALLAHAN) (Dennis Callahan) M. E. Church

Frank A. m. Ella NOLAND May 1, 1879 by J. C. BOLTON Minister of the Gospel M. E. Church (Groom's name as found on original marriage return. See Frank A. Fenner)

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FENNER, Frank A. m Ella NOLAND May 1, 1879 by J. C. Bolton (Original marriage record could not be found See Frank A. TENER)

Jacob (M. D. ? McD) m Ann Eliza BOYD Dec 9, 1852 by Jacob T. HISER ( aka Jacob C. TURKEYHISER) Justice of the Peace Brushcreek Twp. License issued with the initial McD., returned with M. D.

James B. m Catherine ROADS Oct. 15, 1874 by Rev. W. H. PRICE Note: no additional information available of Rev. Price
License issued in the name of TENER, marriage returned as TENOR

John W. m. Mary WILLIAMS June 15, 1848 by Eden McKEENAN, Justice of the Peace Brushcreek Twp.

Richard H. m. Catharine VANDERMENT Dec. 19, 1833 by Silas BLOUNT E.C.C. Christian Church

Catherine J. m. Rolander MILLER b. Oct 11, 1877 by Geo. M. EDGAR Minister of the Gospel M. E. Church (page 155)

Jane m. Thomas H. HINDMAN issued license May 13, 1843 Note: no additional information available (page 111)

Jemima m. James J. TURNER Nov. 19, 1846 by Eden McKEENAN Justice of the Peace Brushcreek Twp. (page 246)

Matilda m. Nathan VANCE June 13, 1838 by Hezekiah JOHNSON Minister of the Gospel Baptist Church (New Market Twp.) (page 249)

Susan m. Robert C. McKAMEY Oct. 4, 1855 by Henry TURNER Minister of the Gospel M. E. Church (page 170)

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TENOR

Page 240

Charles m. Mary CHANEY June 4, 1845 by Wm. M. McREYNOLDS, Justice of the Peace, New Market Twp.

Isaac m. Nancy BATTON Mar. 14, 1844 by Wm. M. McREYNOLDS, Justice of the Peace, New Market Twp.

Isaac E. m. Elizabeth WEAVER June 24, 1852 by Addison HITE M. G. and L. E. of M. E. Church

July Ann m. Moses T. BRUCE Aug. 16, 1846 by Henry TURNER Minister of the Gospel M. E. Church (page 30)

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TENER/TENOR

Fanny TENER/TENOR m. Sept. 8, 1853 m. Thomas BATTEN Sep. 8, 1853 by Henry TURNER Minister of the Gospel M. E. Church (page 13)

Parents of Dolly Gates Fisher b. 1821?

AprilBladh05 — 7 Feb 2007 2:15:51 GMT

Thomas Elliott (1804-1849)

pbbut — 15 Jul 2007 11:10:51 GMT

Described as one of the earliest known burials in Kansas, the following headstone was found in Wyandotte County, Kansas near Grinter House Historical Site:

Thomas Elliott-son of John & Sarah Elliott
Born in Highland County, Ohio
b. April 26, 1804
d. May 30, 1849

Joseph Lafayette THOMPSON,B.1850

Connie Shields Inman — 25 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My g-grandparents, Joseph Lafayette THOMPSON and Rachel Anne BOATWRIGHT were married in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio in 1874. I have reached a dead-end in regard to his siblings, ancestry, etc. He was born August 10, 1850 (in Hillsboro??) and died in Des Moines, Iowa April 15, 1933. Any assistance will be deeply appreciated. I am truly STUCK! Thanks!!

CAREY & VAN PELT-families of Highland County,Ohio U.S.A. 1800's

tkeltz4451 — 9 Jul 2007 11:22:29 GMT

Genealogy researching my CAREY and VAN PELT families in Highland County,Ohio in the 1800's Would appreciate any information on them,also any information on my 4th.-Great-Grandparents-(Rev.) BENJAMIN VAN PELT,Jr. & SUSANNAH "SUCKY" (CROSBY) VAN PELT there families. also my 3rd.-Great-Grandparents-(Rev.) JOHN CAREY & ELIZABETH "BESTY" (VAN PELT) CAREY and there families. Please contact: James Anthony"Tony" Keltz,Sr. (Ancestral genealogist)10636 Long John Silver Trail.*Rocky Fork Lake* Hillsboro,Highland County,Ohio U.S.A. 45133-8341. Ph: 1-(937) 393-8906.or E-mail; tkeltz445@yahoo.com / santa@childsworld.us / P.S.-Always looking forward to hearing from long lost cousins! / KELTZ, & Related Families Association. / A non-profit genealogy researching Org./ "FREE GENEALOGY"-----------

Isaac Reedy 1818-1898

Teresa Whiting — 6 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for the family of Isaac Reedy b. 10 May 1818 in OH, d. 8 Oct 1898 in Highland County. Isaac m. Mary Ann Ackles 30 Oct 1842 in Highland Co and they had four children:

Samuel Reedy b. 1845
Mary Elizabeth Reedy b. Abt. 1849
Sarah Reedy b. 1855
George Reedy b. 1857

Isaac and Mary were buried in Buford Cemetery, Clay Twp, Highland Co. Anyone researching this line?

TENER Burials in Highland County

jasche — 27 Jun 2007 1:51:43 GMT

"Cemetery Inscriptions of Highland County, Ohio" by David and Jane McBride ©1954

Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Village of Sinking Spring, Brushcreek Township

page 13

TENER

Jacob b. Mar. 16, 1828 d. June 4, 1907
Jane, wife [of Jacob] b. Jan. 20, 1835 - June 15, 1893 (same stone)
Eve, dau. of Jacob and H. J. d. Oct. 28, 1880 age 19 years, 7 months, 3 days
D. W. B. Feb. 17, 1865 d. Nov. 27, 1894
Johathan d. May 3, 1885 aged 79 years, 10 months 13 days
Sarah O. wife [of Johathan] d. July 12, 1882 aged 52 years, 10 months, 23 days (same stone)

PORTER
Arminta M,. dau. of D. J. & S, and adopted dau. of C. D. TENER b. Jan 26, 1873 d. Sept 22, 1881

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Olive Branch Cemetery
Brushcreek Township

Page 32

TENER

Sampson d. Dec. 31, 1883 aged 83 years, 3 months, 17 days
Rachel S. wife [of Sampson] d. Sept 1, 1860 56 years 5 months 1 day
Jacob M. b. July 16, 1830 d. Mar 2, 1877
Lillie May, dau. of J. M. & Eliza A. d. Oct 21, 1863 aged 1 month 16 days
Minos A, son of J. M. and Eliza A. d. Nov 19, 1861 aged 7 years, 9 months, 7 days

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Strange Cemetery
Hamer Township

Page 173

TENER

Maud, dua. of Chaney & Rosannah d. Apr. 30, 1877 aged 14 days

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Coss Cemetery
Jackson Township

Page 192

TENER

John W. 1825 - 1907 (American War Veteran Marker)
Mary D. wife 1832 - 1906

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Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Liberty Township

Page 258 Mentions Isaac TENER as a trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church

Page 260

TENER

Chaney d. Nov. 24, 1881 aged 33 years, 11 months, 22 days

Page 261

TENER

Fanny, wife of Adam d. Aug. 24, 85(3?) aged 69 years, 6 months, 18 days
Charles 1822 - Mar 4, 1903 in 81st year
Mary, wife, 1827 - Oct. 24, 1884 Their children
Martha E. 1846 - Dec. 31, 1846 aged 4 months, 6 days
Gabriel C. 1847 - 1881
Anthony J. 1849 - 1849
Comodore P. 1851 - 1915
Charles W. 1855 - 1855
Mary O. 1852 - Apr. 23, 1862 aged 9 years, 6 months, 16 days
Melissa A.

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Prospect Cemetery
Washington Township

Page 507

TENER

Elizabeth A., wife of Isaac E. d. Jan 4, 1857 aged 25 years, 4 days

HENRY EUBANKS

JerryCannon29 — 14 Aug 2001 5:04:05 GMT

Looking for information about Henry Eubanks born 1794 Died 1848 Highland County...lived in Highland Co. from 1831 until his death in 1848...
I am also looking for info. about Henry H.Eubanks jr. born 1818 Pike Co. Ohio Cannot find any info. past 1840 Highland Co. Was not included in inheritance signing in 1848...Looking for info. about James Eubanks born in 1817 Pike Co. lived in Highland Co. until 1850...

Vance-Walker Death Certficates

jasche — 22 Jun 2007 3:59:05 GMT

Two new death certificates were donated to the New Market Township website and they are

Rebecca Vance Walker and Lydia Vance Walker

They may be found:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohcnewma/documents.html

KINZER, Joseph & Laura CLINE

NadineSinkwitz — 9 Jun 2007 12:11:53 GMT

I am searching for ANY info on Joseph (b.c. 1863 OH- ?) & Laura KINZER (nee. CLINE) (b.c. 1867 OH-?) in Highland County, Ohio per 1900 US Population Census:

Kinzer, Joseph HOH M W Dec 1863 36 M 10 OH Fa: OH Mo: OH Farm laborer R/W Rents/home
Laura Wife F W Dec 1867 32 M 10 3/2 OH Fa: VA Mo: OH R/W
Essex, Charles Serv M B Aug 1875 24 S OH Fa: OH Mo: OH Servant -R/-W
Kinzer, Elmer L. Son M W Sep 1890 09 S OH Fa: OH Mo: OH At school R/W SCH/9m
Myrtle L. Dau F W Jul 1893 06 S OH Fa: OH Mo: OH R/W SCH/1m

1900 US Census, Ohio, Highland County, Liberty Township, Hillsboro village, North Election Precinct, SD #5, ED #117, Sheet 19A, Stamped p. 148, 19 Jun 1900, Lines 13-17, Dwelling #413, Family #427, Joseph Kinzer household.

Nadine

Robert and Nancy (Minton) Morrison

erlyne — 21 Aug 2002 4:18:59 GMT

Robert MORRISON and Nancy MINTON married and moved to Highland CO, OH in the late 1880's. I know of only one child: Paul Morrison b. 6/22/1894 in Highland CO, OH. Does anyone know anything about this family? I would love to hear from you if you have any information that would help in locating them.

POMMERT DOGGETT THORNBURG GORE BROWN

Linda Thorpe — 2 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information/other descendants of the above Highland
County families.
Johann Nicholas & Anna HAMMER POMMERT came from Germany in the 1850's.
Abraham & Rosanna GORE THORNBURG came from PA in the 1840's.
Spencer & Sarah BROWN DOGGETT came from VA in the 1830's.
All three families had many children.
I would be delighted to share information.
ation.

Joseph Kibler/Kibbler

Mildred Perry — 2 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Joseph KIBLER (KIBBLER) moved to Hillsboro, Ohio Oct. 8, 1832
from Fayette County, Pennsylvania with his family.
His first wife's maiden name (moved with him) was BROWN.
I am searching for her first name, age and date of death, her
mother and father's name, etc. The 1830 Census in Fayette Co
for Joseph KIBLER shows Males: 2 (0-5), 1(5-10), 1(10-16), 2(16-20),
2(20-30), 1(30-40); and Females: 2(5-10), 2(20-30), and 1(30-40).
He married a second time very late in life after moving to Hillsboro.
He pastored a church in Hillsboro (according to my information).
Any help will be appreciated.

Emily C. Huff

M. Davis — 4 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Emily C. Huff, 90, of Hillsboro, formerly of the Belfast and Rainsboro Communities, died Thursday, May 21, 1998, at Oakland Nursing Center.
She was born in Adams County on Sept. 5, 1907, the daughter of Dahl and Marietta (Newman) Jones.
Mrs. Huff had been a furniture upholsterer in this area for many years.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Nelson Thompson of Hillsboro and Doris and David McNeir of Seattle, Wash.; and a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Shirley Seaman of New Carlisle. Also surviving is a sister, Ethel Margaret Braswell of Selma, Ala.; seven grandchildren, 10 great--grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Huff was preceded in death by her husbands, Earl Seaman in 1926 and James W. Huff on Dec.12, 1954; a brother, Paul Jones; and two sisters, Wanda Holmes and Laura Smittle.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Marvin Wilson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Clifton Cemetery in Clifton. Friends may call today from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Ferguson Brothers and Info.

kelly642165 — 30 Jan 2006 9:33:40 GMT

Highland Pioneer Sketches and Family Genealogies, Ayres, Elsie Johnson 929.1 A (1971)
pgs 386-387

John Ferguson and hsi brothers, James and Matthew, all served in the War of the Revolution. Their parents, James and Rachel (Walker) Ferguson, came to America from County Antrim, Ireland, in 1750. John brought his family to the area of Highland Co. at an early date, his brothers chose to settle in Ross Co. The family originally settled in Cumberland Co., Pa. John Ferguson, Sr. attained the rank of Captain in Noah Aleralianis's company fo Cumberland County Minute Men, who were led by col. Jmaes Dunlap.
The Ferguson family attended the Falls Creek Friends\ Chursh. The elder John was buried in the Falls Creek Cemetery, but the members of the DAR who marked his grave were unabble to find the date of his birth or death. His wife, Sarah, was seventy when her death occurred Nove. 4, 1867.
James Ferguson of Ross Co. died Sept. 11, 1806. He and his wife margery Denny were the parents of James, Jr., Margaret, John, Rachel and Craighead Ferguson.
The other Ferguson brother, Matthew, survived until Nov. 2, 1848, when he was well over ninety-nine years old. He was a member of Capt. John Williams' Co., of Pennsylvanianas, known as the Flying Camp. He married Ann Chestnut, sister of Daniel Chestnut, another Revolutionary War veteran, who lived in Ross County, but whose descendants are numerous in our own county. Matthew Ferguson's children were also associated with our own county. They were John, James, Rachel, william, Catharine, Matthew, Jr., Ann, Margaret, and James II, named for an older son, who died early.

William MANKER

hallycat — 15 Nov 2004 10:51:19 GMT

I am searching for a William MANKER who was in the Indian wars in Ohio in the 1790's. He died in Highland cty Ohio,in 1839, Does anyone have any information on the Indian wars, or how I would locate some information on the Indian wars.