Hocking - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Looking for parents of James Bell

cgwagner_1 — 10 Oct 2008 8:47:18 GMT

James was born in 1825 in Pennsylvania. He married Lydia Hampton on 17 Jul 1856 in Hocking County. They had 8 children. After he passed, between 1866 and 1870 Lydia married Henry Beougher. I would like to follow the Bell line back into Pennsylvania. Any assistance will be apppreciated.

Marriage Record -- MOORE / PARR

KCondon4 — 9 Oct 2008 1:35:18 GMT

WOULD YOU CHECK MARRIAGE RECORD FOR:

James Moore & Mary Jane Parr, marriage occurred 6 Mar 1866,

James born 24 Mar 1829, County Tyrone, Ireland

Mary Jane Parr born 18 Nov 1840 Wisconsin

Thanks in advance for the assistance.

If a record is found I would like to pay for a copy of it.

Kyle M. Condon
1404 Louis Dr.
Mulvane, KS 67110

John & Elizabeth PARKS -- b. PA >> Hocking Co.

BettyMyers4030 — 9 Oct 2008 1:33:44 GMT

Searching for any information on John and Elizabeth Parks born in PA but living in Laurel Twp., Hocking Co., OH in 1830 census. John and Elizabeth Parks moved from Hocking Co., OH to Fayette Co., IL around 1852 with their 5 younger children, Susan, Amos, Elizabeth, John and Jacob Parks.
Their 3 married children, Perry, Samson and Jesse Parks moved from Ohio to Fayette Co., IL circa 1860-61.
John Parks died in Fayette Co., IL 07-24-1855.

Hocking County Death Records

susangal1 — 23 Sep 2008 11:45:34 GMT

Are the Hocking County Death Records still available for purchase? I am interested in obtaining copies. Thank you.

Samuel SPENCER -- in Hocking County Ohio

garryw11 — 15 Aug 2008 12:51:59 GMT

Looking for information about Samuel Spencer who married Martha. I believe he was the oldest son of Jesse Spencer and Elizabeth Mc Clelland.They had seven children including Amanda my g-grandmother.Would like any information regarding this family. thanks...Joyce

MOWERY -- PARKER -- CONKLE Families

Rhonda Parker — 16 Sep 2008 7:13:56 GMT

Am looking for Conkle-Mowery-Parker families that lived in Hocking County, Ohio, my husbands line. The Parker family were good friends with the Cherry and Warf families of the same area.
Thanks
Rhonda

Death certificate look up request

giselle74 — 19 Aug 2008 9:07:34 GMT

Does anyone have access to local death records that can look up a death certificate for me? Lovena M. Angel d. 12 Apr 1926 in Hocking Co. I'm trying to find out where she is buried, and hoping it might be on the death certificate. Thanks!

OBIT: Veronica B. (Voris) Temple -- died 2008

RobSchrader57 — 31 Aug 2008 10:00:47 GMT

Veronica B. (Voris) Temple a former Ob/Gyn RN and member of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Dayton, Ohio and associate member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Venice Florida died August 25, 2008. . She lived at the Select Group Homes in Bradenton, Florida. Previously, she had a home in Venice, Florida and Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Temple was born August 7, 1921 in Logan Ohio, the daughter of the late Delilah Morgan and Walter Voris. She was the oldest of four siblings; Pete and Francis Voris, and Juanita Schrader. Her loving husband of 54 years, Donald Temple, died in 1998. She is also preceded in death by a daughter Jan Darlene Temple Heil. She is survived by a son, Gary D. Temple (Marsha) of Bradenton, Florida and a daughter Susan A. Temple Jaeger (Ed) of Croton, Ohio; six grandchildren and 3 great –grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME- FAR HILLS CHAPEL 5471 Far Hills Ave at Rahn Rd. in Dayton from 6 to 8 pm Thursday August 28, 2008 and 1 hr prior to service time Friday at the church. Funeral Services will be 11 am Friday August 29, 2008 at Epiphany Lutheran Church 6430 Far Hills Ave Centerville, OH 45459 followed by burial at David’s cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Copied from the Dayton Daily News August 26, 2008

HYMROD Family

lloydkratzer1 — 16 Jul 2008 8:03:03 GMT

I have reason to believe that my biological father is buried in Hocking County. Does anyone have any information on the Hymrod family in Hocking County (either past or present)? Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Looking for parents of John Henry Brown - b. 1845

jstewart1222 — 27 Aug 2008 12:47:47 GMT

My great great grandfather was John Henry Brown. He was born about 1845 in Ohio. I have information that indicates his parents may have been Samuel Brown and Julia Ann Flowers (married in Athens County Ohio 1846). Julia Ann then married a Joseph Stephens in Athens County Ohio 1848. Custody of John was then given to George Norman in 1852 by a judge in Athens County Ohio. Does anyone have any information?

Where was Eatonstown?

jstewart1222 — 24 Aug 2008 11:58:13 GMT

I have located a record that indicates my great great grandfather, John Henry Brown, was born in Eatonstown Ohio (abt. 1845). Other records I have place him in Hocking Co, Ward Twp., and Athens Co., York Twp. Has anywhere ever heard of an Eatonstown in Ohio?

Seeking Parents of Isaac M BROWN, b. 1829

T_Shereda — 27 Jun 2008 2:49:00 GMT

yes, I have been searching for a yr for the parents of a 3rd great grandfather, He was born in Ohio on May 10, 1829. He married a lady named Elizabeth J. If anyone has any infor please help me. One of there son's was Albert A Brown my great-great grandfather. They moved to Logansport, Indiana, They lived in Good hope, hocking County, Ohio. Can't find who is parents are.

Brown Cemetery

ErinGibbs843 — 9 Mar 2008 12:29:48 GMT

Can anyone give me directions to Brown Cemetery from Logan and OH 664?
Thank you.

Obit Lookup Please? -- Janet M Struble, died 1984

RobSchrader57 — 8 Jul 2008 10:23:00 GMT

I am helping a friend with a little research. I was wondering if someone could do a look up for an obit for Janet M Struble? I know she is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery and that her funeral was held on Nov 20th 1984, so she died I assume a few days before that. I was told she lived close to Heinlein Funeral Home in Logan so I would assume she may have been there for any viewing or funeral.Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Rob Schrader

Isaiah Matheny, b. 1838

hboydston — 8 Jan 2008 4:53:07 GMT

Seeking verified death date for Isaiah Matheny, born 8 Sept 1838 in Athens Co, Ohio. I have that he died on 10 Feb 1902 in Hocking Co, Ohio and also have information on an Isaiah Farley who died in 1925 in Hocking Co, Ohio. Does anyone have a cemetery book that lists Isaiah or his wife Jemima Ann Robinett Matheny and what cemetery they are buried in. Thank you for any help!!!!

Samuel McClure family ca 1900

ygeyoung — 19 May 2008 9:28:27 GMT

Samuel and Lidda McClure, formerly from Jackson Co., are found in the 1900 census of Ward twp., Murray City. They have a large family including their eldest son, Elmer McClure, born 13 June 1890 in Jackson Co Oh. Does anyone have any information on this Elmer McClure? He does not appear in the 1910 census. Thanks.

Edward Cable 1897-1958

mrphelp — 7 Mar 2004 3:42:42 GMT

Trying to find the names of Edward Cable parents. He was married to Ruth Bolton. Was born in Dorr River (I don't know if this is a name of a town) His birth place could be Athens,Hocking or Perry County

Benjamin O'HARRA / O'HARA

harukafan80 — 10 Sep 2007 3:06:16 GMT

Trying a different board here-am searching for info on the ancestors and even decendants of the following family. Ancestor info would be particularly helpful as I have only a suggested guess at this point.

Benjamin O'Harra/O'Harra (any spelling variation will do), b. 1879 possibly in Hocking co, but could have been born in Franklin, Licking, or a surrounding county, OH. He died 1921 in Benton, Hocking, OH. I have Thomas O'Harra (1840-1914) and Nancy Snyder as his parents, but I am not sure. There is a possibility his grandparents are Thomas O'Harra and Lucinda Legg (1805-1864) are his grandparents, but I am not certain of that either. I was wondering what research others have done. My own has basically been obtained through census records.

Ben married Laura I Huffman (1883-unknown). Laura's parents were George Washington Huffman and Nancy Minerva Tatman. I know of 7 children Ben and Laura had-Leota Belle (1904-1995), m Carl Knepper, George T (1907-unknown), m Bertha McKnight, John Henry (1909-1996), m Thelma Speakman, Donald C (1912-1982), m Nettie Mettler, Pearl/Purl Nicholas (my grandfather, 1915-1992), m Margaret Marie Bradford (1918-1992), Roy C (1918-unknown), m Jennie Doering, and Catherine M(1921-unknown), m Bernard McDowell.

All the children were born in Benton, Hocking, OH as far as I know save George T (b Columbus, Franklin).

Laura did outlive Benjamin and was alive in 1930. She had not remarried by then.

Laura's mother's family, the Tatmans also lived in the Hocking, OH area, and I wouldn't mind hearing about them.

VA Hospital or National Cemetery

judy_vanvleet — 8 May 2008 2:32:11 GMT

I am trying to find death info on a man by the name of Nikolai Sinelnikow who died in a long term care facility in Hocking Co., OH on 5-26-1992. It is my understanding that he was born in Russia, worked for the US government and was then admitted to the US Army. He was a cook with the Army in Germany. As far as I know he had no known family with which he was in contact. Ohio death index says he died in a long term care facility. I am trying to find if he maybe died in a VA hospital and is buried in a nearby National Cemetery. Can anyone tell me if these is a VA facility in Hocking Co? Any idea how I can find where he is buried? Or, if there was any kind of an obit published for him?
Thanks.

STARR Township ?

Elainetipton94 — 29 Apr 2008 3:59:44 GMT

I have one more question. Who was Starr township named after? I know there are Starr burials in the Asbury cemetery, and would like to know more about the Starr family that may have been responsible for the name of the township where my Nichols ancestors lived. Thank you.

Campbell, Groves, Craig, Blackburn, Atkinson

dcjefe — 3 Oct 2004 1:40:03 GMT

All of the above are lines I am following for Hocking Co. but seldom see them referenced. Have a great deal of info to share and would like to learn more about all of the above and others.

Time from for the Campbells (my prime interest) would be late 1830's to mid 1890's.

Starr Township, Asbury Ridge.

Also interested in any info on York Twnshp, Athens Co. for the time frome of 1870 to 1890.

Don Campbell
dcjefe@aol.com

Frank and Martha SPENCER - Hocking County, Ohio

bfspenc_1 — 22 Jan 2003 7:16:13 GMT

I'm looking for any information that may be available on the SPENCER family from the Glouster, Murray City area of Hocking County. Great grandparents were Frank and Martha Spencer - Glouster, Ohio. Any info would be appreciated.

Amanda SPENCER - Hocking County, Ohio

garryw11 — 27 Jan 2008 4:59:37 GMT

Looking for information on my Spencer line in Hocking County.I'm decended from Amanda Spencer who married John W Smith. Her father was Samuel Spencer(1832) oldest son of Jesse(1807) and Elizabeth McCelland Spencer. Jesse I believe may be the son of James and Rachel Mitchell from Somerset Pa. James remarried Nancy McClelland.Any information would be gratly appreciated. Joyce

Bumgardners in Hocking county

Diane — 10 Aug 2003 12:32:53 GMT

Hi, I am a Bumgardner here in Hocking County. My Bumgardner immediate line stayed here in Hocking Co. My gg grandfather migrated to Gladwin Co. Michigan . His name was Anthony Wayne Bumgardner, My g grandfather was Thomas E. Bumgardner who married Hattie (Martha Jane) Dishong. Some of the brothers of Anthony went to Kansas, Missouri etc. Who are you looking for in particular? Diane

William CREAGLOW, b. 1861

aztextor — 26 Mar 2008 2:19:58 GMT

I am looking for information on the ancestors of William Creaglow who was born Feb. 2, 1861, died Dec. 21, 1930 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. He may have been born in Hocking or Fairfield Counties, perhaps Lancaster, OH. He married Dora Hammell and his children were Bessie Louis George, Jessie Brandon, and Helen Weber Heise. William's death certificate indicates his father was Jackson Creaglow, mother unkown, but she may have been Catharine. I have much information on the Hammell and other lines I mention.

Obituary of John E. ILES [1851OH-1922IN]

RobertLJackson29 — 28 Feb 2008 2:52:10 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, December 21, 1922, Volume XLVII, Number 6, Page 4, Columns 3 & 4, ‘DEATH’S HARVEST. ILES.’ [Transcribed on February 27, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.]

John E. ILES was born near Logan, Hocking County, Ohio, February 8, 1851, and entered into rest December 13, 1922, at his home in Lyons, Indiana.

His parents, Jacob and Minerva (MCBROOM) ILES, reared to maturity eight sons and four daughters. John was the second son, and is survived by three sisters and four brothers-five of whom now live in as many distant states.

When he was ten years old the family migrated from Ohio and settled near Fairmont, Vermillion County, Illinois, where John grew to manhood on his father’s farm, there learning thoroughly the chief occupation of his life.

After making a trip to Kansas in an emigrant wagon and spending a winter in Iowa, he prepared himself for teaching. He attended the Illinois Normal University at Normal, Illinois and Southern Illinois Normal University at Carbondale. At the latter place he was one of the founders of the still existing Zetetic Literary Society, and took part in the athletics of those days-boxing and baseball-but above all else, he was a diligent and successful student. He taught his first school in 1876, and combined teaching and farming until 1891, except for not quite five years he spent in Dakota. He always retained a genuine interest in education, and gave all his children exceptional educational advantages.

On March 19, 1878, he was united in marriage with Mary J. THOMPSON, the daughter of a neighboring farmer, and a native of Kentucky. She, with the five children of this fortunate union, survives him. They began their married life on a rented farm near Fairmont, Illinois, and in 1883 located on a claim near Esmond, Dakota Territory (now South Dakota). The returned in 1888 and purchased a farm near Sidel, Illinois, where they lived until 1893, when the moved to Dudley, Illinois. Ten years later they came to Lyons, where Mr. ILES continued to engage actively in farming until his robust health suddenly failed.

He did not devote his entire energy to teaching and farming. A Republican in politics, he locally supported the man judged to be the best candidate. He held but on public office, and it came to him unsought.

His chief service to his community was in connection with the church. For him religion was not a thing apart. Belief and practice were inseparable. Like his father and grandfather for whom he was named, he was rigidly hones that truthful, and had a hatred for all sham and pretense. In 1877 he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and for many years was active in religious work, serving as Sunday school teacher or superintendent and prayer meeting leader. He was on the building committee for two churches, and contributed to the erection of a number of others. In his home he followed the practice of his father-worshiping daily at the family alter, and his faith became the faith of his children.

The failure of his health lessened his business and religious activities and kept him from public gatherings, but his later years held many joys.

His keep humor never deserted him, and with his faithful companion he quietly enjoyed the ample fruits of remarkable industry and good judgment. ON especially pleasant even was an extended visit to his boyhood home in Ohio in 1919.

He followed with deep pride and unbounded love the careers of his two sons and three daughters, who held him in equal esteem and affection, and for many years never failed to gather at the parental home once a year, and more recently twice a year.

His business cares were assumed by his second son, and he seemed to have awaiting him many pleasant years of companionship with his wife and his children and his four grandsons, but on October 6 he received the slight injury which resulted in his death from blood poisoning after weeks of intense suffering.
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McFARLAND / CHAMBERS Connection

rebhud1 — 22 Feb 2008 6:25:25 GMT

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

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

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

Thank you,

Rebecca

Frank GALLAGHER & Kitty MONTGOMERY

susangal1 — 4 Nov 2007 4:51:30 GMT

I have a Kitty Montgomery who married Frank William Gallagher in Logan, Ohio on Dec 30, 1879. They had 7 children (I can supply names if needed). Kitty has me stymied. She first appears on the 1870 Census with her father whose first name, I believe, is Frederick (although the handwriting looks like Fred or Ted) and he is listed as an editor. He does not seem to appear again after 1870 except possibly in New York in 1920 but that is questionable. Kitty shows on the census reports from 1870 through 1930 but each time with a different place of birth: 1870/Louisiana 1880/Louisiana 1900/Mississippi 1910/Maryland 1920/Alabama 1930/Mississippi. I have no information on her mother and assume she had no siblings. She spent her entire adult life in Logan, Ohio. Can anyone out there help me?

John and Metilda FOLTZ Family -- Falls Twp.

GAFoltz — 20 Nov 2007 5:19:38 GMT

Researching The Foltz Family. Information about John Foltz and his wife Metilda (need maiden name for Metilda). 1850 US census John Foltz lived in Falls twp. he was a blacksmith.
1880 US census shows John Foltz and Metilda had ten children John J b nov1852 he was a school teacher,Almira b abt1855 did she marry? have children? Jacob b aug1857, Allice b abt 1857 Marriage? children?, Ellsworth b jan1862,Grant b abt 1864, Jesse E b abt 1866, Edgar A b abt 1869, Roy Franklin b abt 1871, Cora M b abt 1875. I have information to offer about Grant it turns out that Grant is his middle name his full name is Lafayette Grant Foltz he is my GGGGFather.

John and Iva (Elston) CROSS -- Falls Township / Saltcreek Township

fiddlinrick1 — 29 Jan 2008 8:03:11 GMT

Looking for any information on John Cross and Iva I.Elston
living in Hocking county Ohio from about 1800 to 1850's plus.
They had 6 children of whom might have been:
John Cross B. unknown
James Cross B. 1813 Maybe buried in Lancaster,MO.
Solomon Cross B. 1814 Maybe buried in Scotland
conty Missouri
Unknown Female Cross B. unknown
Unknown Female Cross B. Unknown
Mary Elizabeth Cross B. 1821
Can anyone confirm or finish this family tree or give any
other information to help with this research? Also does
anyone know where John and Iva Cross are buried as well as
the younger John whom may of lived out his life in falls
township? Any help would be greatly appreciated. thank you
fiddlinrick@localnet.com

Samuel WILSON, b. 1788

RonaldWilson86 — 23 Jan 2008 10:06:05 GMT

Looking for Samuel 1788/after 1860, Sarah Wilson 1799/after 1860. They are listed on 1860 Census He 72 a post master, she 61 wife. Cemetery, or any information would be appreciated

Who are parents of John Matheny (1837-1899)

Millie — 26 Mar 2006 12:46:42 GMT

John Matheny was born in 1837 - probably in Athens County, OH. He died on Nov. 15, 1899 at Ward Township, Hocking County, OH at the age of 62. Was reported to have married Jane Wooley.

Can anyone tell me the name of his parents if they appear on his 1899 death record?

Is anyone researching this Matheny family?

Many thanks for any assistance.

Millie

Salt Creek Township

garylc602 — 7 Jan 2008 12:55:30 GMT

Is Salt Creek township in Pickaway County, Hocking County, or both? Which of these two counties claimed Salt Creek in 1829, the year of my great-grandfather's birth?

Gary Collins

Seeking descendants of Jacob COLLINS -- PA to Hocking Co.

Judi Burkhardt — 15 Sep 2002 10:43:38 GMT

Seeking descendants for Jacob COLLINS who came early to Hocking Co. from PA. Wife Cynthia ____. They had Oliver, Lorenzo D., Orin P., and Christopher and three daughters I do not have names for, all born before 1850. Oliver married Susannah BARROWS (etc.) in 1839 in Hocking Co. They mainly lived in Union Furnace, Starr Twp. If you have any early Collins from this area, we probably connect as Oliver had a very large family. Also would like to find parents of Susannah. Consent on her marriage record said Alfred Barrows, but I do not know if her father, brother, uncle or other family member.

Inona Cemeteries

elainejd50_1 — 30 Nov 2007 12:52:26 GMT

Can anyone tell me where in Hocking County that Inona was located at and does anyone have access to the cemetery listings for around there? I am looking for a John Donley and Zillah Mosteller Donley that as suppose to be buried there. Any help will be appreciated.

Mary (Northrup) MATHENY

jfmatheny41 — 12 Dec 2007 10:10:33 GMT

Need information about Mary Northrup Matheny,and her son John Jones Matheny. John was my Grandfather he was married to Anna Dehnen. I know that he was born on Feb.26,1877 and died Nov. 2,1941. John and Anna had two sons John Wesley and my father Walter Frederick. I can't find anything on John J's. father any help is appreciated. I would also like to know where Mary Northrup is buried and when she died.

Warren Family

emoorepho — 8 Dec 2007 3:53:24 GMT

Hello,

My dad, Edward Harkless, Jr., was born in HOCKING/ATHENS/VINTON counties area in 1914. I am looking for the burial place and birth/death dates of his gr-grandfather, BENJAMIN WARREN bc. 1835 - 1842 d. before 1890 married LAVINA SKIVERS (d/o WILLIAM SKIVERS & HESTER ____?) bc. 1837/38 Hocking Co, OH d.. after 1890 in Athens Co, OH. Lavina Skivers became LAVINA RUSSELL after her husband, Benjamin Warren died. I have never been able to find out who the RUSSELL was that she married second. Any ideas? BENJAMIN WARREN was a Civil War solider, part of the 187th OH Infantry, Co. D in Feb. 1865-Jan. 1866. He also may have been part of the 21st OH Infantry Apr., 1861 to Aug., 1861. I have never been able to locate Benjamin Warren in any census record of the area counties, so I don't know when he came to this area. ANY IDEAS AS TO HIS PARENTS? I have looked for his gravestone, with no avail. I have recently read of a Benjamin Warren born 1841 d.?? who is buried at the ZION CEMETERY, STARR TWP, HOCKING CO, OH, OH who was in the Civil War, 21st Infantry. Does anyone know the BIRTH DATE OF THE BENJAMIN WARREN THAT IS BURIED THERE? I believe that my gr-grandfather Phillip Harkless is also buried in a cemetery in Starr Twp. ANY THOUGHTS/IDEAS?
Thanks!
Eilene Harkless Moore

Cemetery Lookup: John DONLEY -- died 1904

elainejd50_1 — 2 Dec 2007 10:07:30 GMT

I am trying to find a John Donley who died 12/3/1904 and his wife Zillah, who was called Jane, who died 4/6/1905. They lived in Gore Falls, Hocking County, but can find no listing of where they are buried. Any help will be appreicated. Elaine Day

James & Matilda Reid of Laurel Twp. Hocking Co.

rufusco — 13 Mar 2005 1:33:54 GMT

Hello
I am trying to find the graves of James Reid and his wife Matilda Cave Coonrod Reid.

The Hocking Co. deaths records show a James Reid who died 1896 Bk 3, pg 161. and a Matilda Reid who died 1884 Bk 2 pg 5. ???

The best information that I have right now is the 1880 census that shows that they were both alive in 1880 and they were living in Laurel Twp. A section in the Hocking Co. History list their address as being in the Rock House Post area.

Thanks for your help, and God Bless.
Rufus

Fredrick FOLTZ / John FOLTZ

GAFoltz — 23 Nov 2007 7:21:50 GMT

According to the 1850 US census Hocking co. Falls twp
Fredrick Foltz b. 1798 PA
Elizabeth Foltz b. 1796 PA
Anna Foltz b. 1822 PA

According to the 1850 US census Hocking co. Logan
John Foltz b. 1820
Does anybody have information about these familys? Is John Foltz the son of Fredrick?

John FOLTZ, b. abt. 1820 PA

GAFoltz — 20 Nov 2007 5:26:39 GMT

Hit a wall I need information about John Foltz b abt 1820 in PA His wife Metilda need maiden name and the parent of both

United Brethren Church in Starr Twp. ?? -- David Henry KERN

ken kern — 3 Oct 2003 1:30:54 GMT

I was recently informed by a distant relative that my great grandfather was an important figure with the United Brethren Church. David Henry Kern, I know, lived his last several decades in Starr Township & passed away during the late 1920's.

It appears that the closest United Brethren Church today is located in Logan. Does anyone know whether there was another in Starr back in those days?

Union Furnace UMC -- in Starr Twp.

EileenCleary1 — 5 Nov 2007 1:34:09 GMT

I would be interested in knowing about the church and any early memebers that went there. Do you know when this church was started?

Mont T. Waterman, died Dec. 1979 in Hocking Co.

SueRootWaterman — 30 Oct 2007 11:01:53 GMT

I find Mont T. Waterman, son of Rosa Waterman, born Ravenswood, Jackson County, WV died in Hocking Co. on December 19, 1979. State record says he is married. Can anyone get me a copy of his obit? Or steer me towards his family? Thanks

Will, Estate or Guardian lookup - NORTH

hoshaky — 30 Oct 2007 4:43:34 GMT

Could anyone do look up on
John North who died 15 Apr 1799. All records
say Hocking Co. It was formed 1818. Can
anyone help?

Elizabeth BAILEY -- b. abt 1871 Married Who?

JudyB4195 — 21 Oct 2007 10:30:23 GMT

Elizabeth Bailey was the daughter of William Morgan & Julia Bailey. She was born about 1871 in West Virginia and moved with her family to Carbon Hills, Hocking Co. Ohio, about 1885.
In the 1940's a family genealogist recorded her, as then living in Iowa and that she had a large family. Not much to go on... so I am looking for who she married. Her siblings were Julia, Benjamin, Harvey, Dorcus, Inez & Lulu

Thanks, judyb@midohio.net

BARRON Family -- Jane (Barron) PETTIT

Shasta74 — 7 Oct 2007 1:33:58 GMT

I am looking for information for the Barron family name. I have a relative, Jane Barron Pettit who I am trying to connect to other Barrons in that area (Hocking County). There is a Thomas Barron and a James Barron living in the vicinity of where Jane lived, but I don't have the connection between them. Anyone know?

Thanks,
Cindy

Old Hocking County Schools

oldohioschools — 30 Sep 2007 9:07:02 GMT

Hello,
I am doing some research on old schools in Hocking 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. Ward Township School (Carbon Hill)
PICTURE NEEDED!!
What road is this building on?
What year was it built?
What year was it closed as a school?

2. Green Township School
PICTURE NEEDED!!!
What road is this building on?
What year was it built?
What is going to happen to it after the new schools are done?

3. Union Furnace School (SR 328)
PICTURE NEEDED!!
What year was it built?
What is going to happen to it after the new schools are done?

4. West End School (Logan)
What year was it built?
What is going to happen to it after the new schools are done?

5. Logan High School
What street is it on?
What year was it built?
What is going to happen to it after the new schools are done?

6. East End School (Logan)
What year was it built?
What is going to happen to it after the new schools are done?

7. Murray City School (Closed 1981)
What street/road is it on?
What year was it built?

8. Haydenville School (Razed 2002)
What road was this building on?
What year was it built?

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

Where is District 166, Starr Twp., Hocking County Ohio?

EileenCleary1 — 1 Sep 2007 6:56:17 GMT

In the 1850 census my great great grandmother, Julia Jackson and her nine chilren were living in District 166, Starr Twp., Hocking County Ohio. What I'd like to know is just where is this located? What town and what area of that town? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Kull Family

Darleen_Berens — 22 Jun 2001 4:00:30 GMT

Herbert Monroe Dalton Obit

RobSchrader57 — 14 Aug 2007 1:02:21 GMT

I am looking for the obit of Herbert Monroe Dalton, he died or got killed in March 3, 1933 in Logan. He was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery in Swan Township, Vinton County. If there is anyone out there with any information I would be very happy to talk to you. Please post a reply here or feel free to email me at rschrader1099@wideopenwest.com. Thanks so much in advance, Rob.

John Rochester and Mary Ann Gladle

susangal1 — 4 Aug 2007 3:41:11 GMT

John & Mary Ann were my ggg grandparents. Their daughter, Henrietta, married William Gallagher. I am fairly new to this journey, but am completely hooked. Any information and/or stories would be greatly appreciated. In addition, I would love to communicate with any long lost relatives and to share any of the information I have that you may be missing.

Sue Gallagher

George W Brown and Josephine Krauser

familyologist — 19 Jul 2007 10:08:08 GMT

I thought I had more records on my great grandmother’s family other than the 1900 census and one birth certificate, but I guess I was wrong.

She and my great grandfather, Robert Lafayette Stewart, had some outs and she left him when my grandmother was about 3 years old. He destroyed anything to do with her, so all these years we’ve had zilch. I’m hoping to find some decendants…

George W. Brown was born in Ohio (tradition says Hocking county, birth record says Mansfield) February 1871. Both parents were born in Ohio. He was a barber.

Josephine Krauser (or Kauser sometimes) was born in Washington DC February of 1872. Her father was German, her mother was from Virginia.

They married in/around 1894. Josephine had four children, only three lived. They are:

Gertrude (my great grandmother, whom we have NO photos of) born in November of 1895/6 in DC.

Myrtle (or Mertle) born March 1897 in DC

Wanetta born March of 1900 in DC

This info is from the 1900 census when they lived at 41 Myrtle Street in DC. I’m attaching Gertrude’s birth certificate, if it helps jog anyone's memory. Please contact me if you know of them.

http://family-ology.blogspot.com

MOWERY family from Logan on Bear Run Road

kadohawk — 4 Jul 2007 1:25:56 GMT

I'm a descendant from the Jacob-Jacob-Abraham-Edwin Gould Mowery line from Logan. I'm searching for Jacob Mowery's (b. 1799) parents who may have come from OH or PA. Here's the details:
Jacob Mowery b. abt. 1799, married Catherine Burkett
Jacob Mowery b. 1819, married Anna Hunsaker
Abraham Mowery b. 1860, married Louise Poling
Edwin Gould Mowery b. 1904, married Alta Butt(s)
Any stories, photos, or records would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Kate

When did New Cadiz become Union Furnace?

EileenCleary1 — 28 Feb 2007 4:24:51 GMT

Can anyone help me find out when New Cadiz in Starr Twp., became Union Furnace? Do you know of any book that I can read about New Cadiz? Are there any cemeteries there in New Cadiz, now Union Furnace? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

KLINGER Family History

J.V. Klinger — 26 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

KLINGER, Researching any relations of John Henry KLINGER who arrived in Hocking Co. around 1812. He was born in 1778 in Fredricksburg, in what is now Lebonon Co., Penn.(was Berks and Lancaster Co.). He was the son of Carl (Charles) Klinger, also born in Fredricksburg,Penn. in 1753. John Henry KLINGER died in 1849 and was buried in Falls township, Hocking Co. Ohio. John Henry had three sons, John, Henry and Joseph. John and Henry`s descendants still live in the Hocking Co. area. Joseph and his family moved to Van Wert Co., Ohio in 1853, and his descendants are still in that area and in surrounding counties. Will be glad to exchange information with anyone researching this family. Thanks, J.V. KLINGER.

Hocking Civil War Descendants

ovcwa75ovi1 — 16 Jun 2007 3:44:43 GMT

Would you please forward this to anyone you feel may help us in our search for descendants.

My name is Patrick Taylor and I live in Eaton, OH. I am writing concerning the 75th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry. I do a first person living history presentation of Andrew L. Harris, Colonel of the 75th, who was promoted to that rank at the death of Colonel Riley of Wyoming, Ohio at Chancellorsville.

In fact at Gettysburg, when general Ames was promoted to Division commander, Harris commanded the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division of the 11th Corps and held the "high ground" on Cemetery Hill. Harris and the 75th were the first to enter Gettysburg after the battle on July 4th and in fact, were engaged by the enemy that day, so for the 75th, the Battle of Gettysburg lasted four days.

General Harris was also the 44th Governor of Ohio serving from 1906 -1910, exactly 100 years ago. He was the last Civil War general to serve as Governor of any state.

I am a member of the Ohio valley Civil War Association and myself and a group of 75th OVI reenactors who are in Florida, where the 75th saw action during 1864 and 1865 are very interested in the descendants of the 75th. .

I have in my possession an exact duplicate of the flag given the 75th in 1865 by friends in Preble County as recorded by the Ohio Historical Society.

I mention all of this for two reasons. The 75th OVI www.75thovi.com was formed from eleven Ohio counties including Hocking. That means that the 75th has deep rooted history in Hocking County. There are likely many decedents of the soldiers of the 75th living still in and around Hocking County.

Secondly, the 75th OVI from Florida for all regiments in the "Ames Brigade" (http://web65.rollins.edu/~rpfluger/), which would be the 25th, 75th and 107th OVI and the 17th Connecticut, are hosting a 145 anniversary celebration at Gettysburg next year www.gettysburgreenactment.com/event . They are trying to locate as many descendants of the Brigade as they can. I am hoping you and other local historical societies might be able to help. I will add Tom's e-mail info about the event below. My contact info is Patrick Taylor (e-mail ovcwa75thovi@yahoo.com) .120 East Main Street Eaton, OH 45320, 937-456-5193 Office 937-533-0897 Cell. Hope to hear from someone within your organization soon.

Pat

Correspondence to decedents:

Dear 75th Ohio Soldier Descendant,

I am writing to you today to let you know of our plans for the 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Next year’s event will be held on July 4, 5, 6, and 2008. The website for the reenactment is:

www.gettysburgreenactment.com/event/145th.htm. It does not contain much detailed info because this year's event has not yet arrived. This site will be frequently updated once the 144th has ended.

We, as Civil War reenactors, see any Gettysburg reenactment as a "big deal". We treat every 5th year as our National Event to attend. In 2003 we had a memorable event in Gettysburg when we had wreath-laying ceremonies at each of the 75th's monuments in the park as well as participating in many of the reenactment's battles throughout the weekend. The rains of the summer of 2003 forced the event coordinators to move the date from July to August and as a result, many of us from Florida were unable to attend. We can only hope for the best next year.

What we reenactors have planned is very much similar to what we did in 2003. We will lay wreaths at each of the monuments as well as read the "Roll of Honor" at each place. Reenactors from the 25th, 75th, 107th Ohio & the 17th Connecticut will participate throughout the day. This is planned for Thursday, July 3rd.

From the 4th to the 6th, we will participate in the reenactment battles.

For the 145th, we would like to invite you to be part of our Memorial Celebrations. We are hoping to organize an Ames' Brigade Reunion for the evening of Thursday, July 3rd 2008 in Gettysburg. The place is still being worked out. Our dream is to have a banquet dinner in one of the local establishments that evening. I have been in touch with several places and as it is way too early to make any definite plans, we are able to entertain suggestions and recommendations from anyone who wishes to help out.

On the 145th anniversary, we'd like to honor you and the memory your family who served in the 75th Ohio during the Civil War. If you ancestor was not at the Battle of Gettysburg, we would still love for you to join us. Although this event remembers those who served at the battle, we wish to remember all of the soldiers of the 75th with this very special event.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Please accept this message today as an informal invitation. Once we have finalized all parts of this event, we will be sending something out which will be more detailed.

Also, please accept my apologies if I am not more direct in my contacting you today. I have been trying to update all of my historical files and in the process have come across some e-mails that are no longer active.

I respectfully ask you to please respond to this with your name, mailing address and the name, rank, company of your ancestor who served in the 75th. (If I'm contacting you today, I do have this info. Please re-send this info so I can be sure to update all of my files and lists. THANKS!)

_____________________________________________________________________________________Thank you very much for your time and patience. I look forward to hearing from you real soon.

Yours,

"For Union & the Constitution"

Tom Criscuolo (e-mail buckeye75th@aol.com) Captain/Historian/Asst. Curator

75th OVI, Reenactors

Jacksonville, FL

Burritt family obit lookup

jayme27_1 — 18 May 2007 8:20:22 GMT

Hello, I am seeking an newspaper obit on JOHN C. BURRITT who lived in Hocking County, Ohio. He died on 22-Nov-1900 in South Bloomingville, Hocking County, OH. He was married twice:

1. Nancy Ann Miller in 1855
2. Mary (Strait) Justice in 1899

What I have on this family is located here:
http://www.andersonconnection.org/report28/wc01/John_Burritt...

I imagine the obit says JC Burritt/Barret/Burret or something to that affect.

You're help is greatly appreciated. THank you.

Jayme

Nelsonville founder descendants

Cancemini4 — 17 May 2007 4:06:08 GMT

I am descended from a James A. Nelson of Hocking County (born I believe about 1823 in Ohio and married to Mary Woods, first son William Porter) and I am trying to discover whether/how he is related to Nelsonville founder Daniel Nelson.

research

EUGENE MATHIAS — 1 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON A.F.MATHIAS USED THE NAME OF FRANK MATHIAS LIVED IN ROCKBRIDGE,HOCKING CO.OHIO

Look Up

RGroeneveld — 1 Apr 2007 7:05:17 GMT

Hi
I am doing some research on the Fast family and have come up against a brick wall. I am looking for burial information for Catherine Fast who was living in Good Hope Twp. in 1850. She was born in 1793 and I believe that she died between 1850 and 1860, probably in Good Hope Twp. I would appreciate it if someone could check the cemetery records for Good Hope Twp. for her burial information and anyone else who may have been buried near her.

Thanks,

Renee

Myers

KitRitter — 2 Apr 2007 2:22:56 GMT

Is it possible to find the birth certificate of Charles Monroe Myers with the information I have? Need parents of Charles Monroe Myers born 1807 in Picaway, OH...married Isabella Chevalier McGrew in 1831....children Lewis, Naomi, Allen, Charlotte, Meliassa, Mary Ann and Amanda were born in Indiana from 1832 - 1847. Some settled in Cass Co., Carroll, Wolcott,IN. Other surnames in the family...Meade, Thatcher, Frazier, Dicks, Maddock, Widdows.
Will share info.
Any suggestions appreciated!
Thanks
Kit Ritter kit@kitritter.com

James and Mary "Weiland" Neiswander

RobSchrader57 — 29 Mar 2007 10:54:18 GMT

I am looking for information on a James Neiswander and Mary Weiland. I know they married Oct 25 1880 in Hocking County. I beleive they had 3 daughters, Lulu, Cora and Alveda. I believe Cora married a Mr. Brown. I believe Lulu may have been Louise and I think she married a Ralph Miller. I am having trouble locating this family anywhere. If there is anyone out there that can shed some ligt on this family I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. I also have some pictures of the girls when they were little, I would be happy to share. Thanks in advance, Rob Schrader

Ingmire

EileenCleary1 — 24 Mar 2007 8:40:02 GMT

I was wondering if someone could find an obit for Permelia (Jackson) Ingmire. Permelia was born 03-14-1841 in Hocking County Ohio and died 01-17-1914 in Hocking County Ohio. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Woodard’s Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church (also known as Morris Chapel) 1826-1844 Hocking Co. Ohio

regenbauer — 15 Mar 2002 2:22:30 GMT

I would like to find out if there are any remaining church records from the Woodard’s Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church (also known as Morris Chapel). The congregation was first formed in 1826 and a church built in 1844.

If the church is no longer is existence, to where might the church records have been transferred?

Thank you for your help.

Starkey Family

superbabe742 — 17 Mar 2007 8:14:04 GMT

I would appreciate any and all information that anyone may have on Fredrick and his son George Starkey who settled in Benton Township of HOcking County, Ohio.

Thanks!

Looking for CandyTown Graveyard in Hocking County, Ohio

MrBrentWilliams — 10 Dec 2003 4:05:27 GMT

Hi, Does anyone know where I can locate a town called Candytown that contains a graveyard? I'm told my G Grand parents are buried there. (1928)

Obituary Lookup for Jacob Nihiser

SParkhurst8666 — 12 Feb 2007 2:18:53 GMT

Jacob Nihiser died 24 April 1964 at the age of 96 in Hocking County, Ohio.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Msgr. Edward L. Kessler

RobSchrader57 — 9 Feb 2007 11:41:05 GMT

Msgr. Edward L. Kessler, 91, of Logan, passed into eternal life on February 7, 2007, at the Hocking Valley Community Hospital. He was born in Logan, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Florence (Weis) Kessler. Monsignor Kessler was a native of Logan, and graduated from St. Charles Seminary, Columbus, with a degree in philosophy and earned a degree in theology from Mt. St. Mary of the West Seminary in Norwood, Ohio. He was ordained to the priesthood at St. Joseph Cathedral in Columbus, by the Most Reverend Michael J. Ready on February 28, 1948. Following his ordination, Monsignor Kessler served as an assistant pastor at St. Francis Church, Columbus; Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia; and St. Peter Church in Chillicothe. He also taught at Chillicothe Central Catholic High School. He served as pastor of St. Ann Church in Dresden; Our Lady of Lourdes in Wills Creek; St. Mary in Mattingly Settlement; and St. Joseph in Sugar Grove. Monsignor Kessler also served as a chaplain to the Knights of Columbus Council 1016, and for the Boys Industrial School in Lancaster. He retired from the active ministry in 1985 and was named a Prelate of Honor of His Holiness John Paul II in 1999. Monsignor leaves behind his brother, Harold (Zita) Kessler of Athens; sister, Catherine (Sam) Angelo of Logan; sister-in-law, Marianne Kessler of Dayton; brother-in-law, James Rimelspach of Logan; ten nieces and nephews, Rev. Jeff Rimelspach , Michael (Flo) Weiland, Ann Hartman, Christine (Mike) Davis, Debbie (Joel) Hall, Linda Hindel, Lynn Yaskoff, Julie (Steve) Bartram, Fritz (Loretta) Kessler; along with several great-nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2007, from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SHERIDAN FUNERAL HOME, 222 S. Columbus Street, Lancaster, and on Monday, February 12, 2007, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Sugar Grove. A Vigil Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday with Father Jeff Rimelspach officiating. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2007, at St. Joseph Church, Sugar Grove with Bishop Frederick Campbell as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Logan. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church, Sugar Grove or St. John School in Logan, Ohio.

former Buchtel Ohio resident

JanePolk — 4 Feb 2007 3:21:40 GMT

Harold C. (Pat) Tolliver
Harold C. (Pat) Tolliver, 92, died Friday, February 2, 2007 at Akron General Medical Center.
Born to the late James and Martha (Sturgill) Tolliver on January 16, 1915 in Buchtel, Ohio, he had been an area resident for many years. He was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber in the Air Foam Division until 1964 and then by United Foam until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of Firestone Park Presbyterian Church and had been a graduate of the Goodyear Squadron.
Pat was proud to be a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He saw action on Iwo Jima and had attained the rank of Captain. He was also an avid golfer and never lost his love of cooking from his days in the Air Force.

Mr. Tolliver is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mildred; son, Dale M. of Portland, Ore.; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Anthony Bisesi of Green; grandchildren, Tony (Kristine) Bisesi, Tami (Brian) Flenner and Jill and Lisa Tolliver; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Justin, Kaleb, Erin, Paige, Ryan and Logan. He was also preceded in death by his beloved son, William in 1990; six brothers; and two sisters and would wistfully refer to himself as the last leaf on the tree.

Funeral services will be held Monday, 1 p.m. at the Anthony and Biscan Funeral Home, 4178 Massillon Road (Corner of Steese and Massillon Roads in Green, Ohio). The family will receive friends TODAY 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Firestone Park Presbyterian Church, 275 S. Firestone Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44301. Anthony and Biscan, 330-899-9790, Published in the Akron Beacon Journal from 2/3/2007 - 2/4/2007.

Martha Lee Sturgill Tolliver was the daughter of William Lafayette (Lafe) Sturgill and Amanda Jane Mainous (Manous)
Lafe was the son of Benjamin Sturgill and Nancy McDavid
Nancy McDavid was the daughter of George McDavid and Mary Blevins

Spears, Walker Family

jrwalker74 — 26 Mar 2003 2:20:14 GMT

Looking for any information pertaining to Ebbie Spears and Mary Ellen Walker Spears. Thanks Jr.

Any early 1800's Methodist Church records?

whkrems — 21 Jan 2007 9:13:30 GMT

Are there any Methodist Church records for early 1800's in Hocking County?
Looking for Colemans 1800 to 1832.
Hartwell Coleman's wife Elizabeth Engle changed from her church to his First Methodist after thier 20 Oct 1831 marriage in Hocking County.
Looking for Hartwell's parents and any siblings or other relatives.
Have a copy of thier marriage license, no Church listed.
1820 Engles lived in Falls Township, 1830 Washington Township.
Hartwell not shown in 1830 census per book "Hartwell Colman Genealogy".
Fall of 1832 Hartwell and Engles moved to Indiana area now known as Noble County.
Thanks
Bill Krems
Warren County Ilinois

Marriage Verification

RobSchrader57 — 8 Jan 2007 8:40:20 GMT

I was wondering if there is anyone out there that can maybe verify if a marriage took place. I am only going by information that is written on head stones of children and the fact that these two people appear to live on neighboring farms in the 1880 Census for Vinton Cty. I am thinking they may have gotten married in Logan or Hocking County since they lived very near the border of Vinton and Hocking Counties. They are David F. Bishop (1864-1904) and Carrie W. Newton (1869-1935). From the ages of the children and the 1880 Census I am thinking they would have married between 1885 and 1895. If there is anyone out there that may be able to shed some light on this I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance, Rob Schrader

Hartwell Coleman

whkrems — 1 Jan 2007 4:09:41 GMT

Any Coleman info 1800 to 1832.
Looking for parents of Hartwell Coleman b. 1800/04/05 New York. Spent most of his childhood in Ohio. Married Oct 20 1831, in Hocking County, to Elizabeth Engle, father Adam. Moved to Indiana 1832, to Iowa 1851, to Nebraska 1858. Names of Hartwell's male children: Adam, Asa, Amos, Allen, Andrew and Arthur. I have the Engle's in 1820 census Falls Township, Hocking County. Have Elizabeth Engle b Jan 28 1812 Ross Co Ohio._______Thanks, Bill Krems

Joseph BRIGHT& Catherine LEOHNER descendants

mmimages — 1 Sep 2002 11:19:49 GMT

Trying to locate descendants of this marriage.
Ch: Clarrisa; George [Warren?]; Sarah Ann m: Horace BLACKSTONE; Joseph Leohner [mother's maiden name]; John Andrew [my line]; William Sanderson [twins]; Lucy A.; Malinda; Susanna m: Jacob MOWERY; Francis m: Nicodemus HUFFORD; Wesley R. m: Malinda HELBER; Jesse - died age 11; Margaret

Family lived in Hocking Co., OH before moving to Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

Email directly to
mmimages@aol.com

Heli "Eli" Skinner

SharonLeon21 — 22 Dec 2006 5:30:11 GMT

Seeking additional information about ancestor Heli "Eli" Skinner, who went by Eli Skinner and owned some land in Hocking Co. According to the 1840, Saltlick twp., Perry Co. census, he was born 1810-1820. He may have been born in W VA, OH, or PA. According to original Perry Co. records, he married Meleca Allen on 2 Nov. 1837. Eli may have died in March of 1845, but we don't know where. After Eli's death, his widow Emma (aka Meleca, Amelia, Emelia, Emily, Millie) Allen married Ruben Spurgeon in Hocking Co.

Collison Cemetery

Sandysohgen — 28 Apr 2006 10:10:19 GMT

-----Original Message-----
From: Bobby Brown [mailto:Bobby@Brown.Org]
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 2:45 PM

Subject: COLLISON CEMETERY

my Woolever family line were early pioneers of Hocking County. They lost their first three children after settling in Laurel Township. They were buried in the Collison cemetery with is almost gone now. It is located on the slope of the hill at Blackjack where the KOA Campground is located. Near to the top of the hill. Stones broken and lying around. Once had an iron fence but is gone now. Campground owners know where it is.

Bobby Brown

St Jacobus/St James Lutheran Church Cemetery

Ken Scholl — 22 Apr 2006 2:48:54 GMT

I am lookin for directions (or location) to St. Jacobus cemetery in Marion Twp. Thanks

Ebenezer cemetery

Sandysohgen — 28 Apr 2006 10:10:19 GMT

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Turner [mailto:ttom47@webcombo.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 3:27 PM
To: jfilson@dewberry.com
Subject: Hocking OHGenWeb

Jim,

I was looking over your list of Cemeteries for Hocking County and I
didn't see a listing for an Ebenezer Church Cemetery. It has been
sometime, since I have been there, but I believe the cemetery is on the
road from Logan to Carbon Hill. I believe it is along either Ohio
routes 575 or 278. The cemetery is old and very small, and next to a
small white frame church. There are some of my mother's STACY family
members there. Maybe someday soon I'll get over there and write down
all the grave info to post on your site.

Just thought I would pass this along for your consideration.

Tom Turner
Hurricane, WV

Hocking Co GPP Milestone

Karen D-J — 5 Dec 2006 7:28:48 GMT

Thought I would share that Hocking County GPP just passed 600 entries today at 2:13 pm EST with the approval of Craven Nihiser's headstone photo.

A huge thank you goes out to the contributors that have brought the number of headstones from less than a dozen 10 days ago to a healthy 600+ Special thanks goes out to Rob Shrader and DThoma for their MANY submissions!!!

WESTENHAVER, Samuel B. and (Catherine) Josephine -

Margie — 27 Oct 2006 8:24:09 GMT

Josephine (Catherine Josephine Hinton) married Samuel B. Westenhaver in Delaware County, Ohio in 1857. They lived in Hocking County, Ohio though from what year I am not certain as they are not shown in the 1860 census.

Josephine and her three deughters - Mary G., Corrine or Corene and Jennie Eloise all died in Hocking County (as far as I can discover) between 3 August 1864 and 4 September 1864.

Can anyone help with a cemetery where they may be buried?
And was there an epidemic at that time which would account for all of their deaths within about a month?

Thank you so very much.

Margie Hinton in California

Matheny Cemetery

bierba — 27 Nov 2006 2:21:25 GMT

Does anyone know where the Matheny Cemetery is located and how to get there. I could be wrong as to the county and it could be in Athens County. Thanks in advance . Diane

Chauncey Cemetery

Eileen Cleary — 1 Dec 2006 5:30:23 GMT

Where is the Chauncey Cemetery? Does anyone have a list of those buried there? I'm looking for Cook's that are buried in the Chauncey Cemetery. I'm also looking for any Beasley, Cook, Davis, Glaizer & Jackson that are buried in the Nye Cemetery in Athens County Ohio.

Ohio Gravestone Photo Project-Hocking County

Karen De Groote-Johnson — 25 Nov 2006 9:43:37 GMT

Greetings Hocking County Researchers,
I invite you to check out the Ohio Gravestone Photo Project and participate in its growth as it will only grow with everyone's involvement.

The GPP, as its called, is a wonderful tool to preserve the headstones of our ancestors. With the advent of time and weather and vandalism, our headstones are disappearing at an alarming rate. We need to work on preserving a digital image of our family stones as a fitting tribute to our ancestors. The GPP is an easy-to-use site that exists to make this preservation possible. Additionally there is no cost to the contributor, hard to find in this day and age where everything costs something.

Particularly valuable are those very old headstone photos that you have in grandmas photo album. Scan them into your computer and add them to the GPP as they may be the only testament to your ancestors life. Share them with the world.

The link for the Hocking County GPP is: http://ohiogravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=37
The link to the Ohio GPP is:
http://ohiogravestones.org/

I am your Hocking Co. coordinator and I am truly excited about being involved. The Iowa GPP was the first such project (I received my experience there) and recently passed over 250K photos in that project. I think Ohio can pass them up and I look forward to us Ohio researchers making great strides across the entire OH GPP. Nothing like a little friendly competition! LOL

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or respond to this message.
Thank you very much!
Karen D-J
Hocking Co. GPP

Wolfe / Wolf of Athens and Hocking County Ohio (Also Moodys)

HelenBush2001 — 6 Jun 2006 2:50:44 GMT

Info on great-grandparents

DebLMetz — 18 Nov 2006 8:15:08 GMT

Looking for info on greatgrandparents- Henry Davis and Ellen Fields Davis. No dates available. My grandmother was born to them on 9-18-1888 and her name was Viola America Corrine Davis later married Andrew Lawson Keplar. Lived in Nelsonville(hocking co - athens co.) any info on the Davis-Fields history would be greatly appreciated.

Crane Family of Logan Ohio

Felicity Frost — 8 Nov 2006 5:24:01 GMT

I am looking for information regarding my Grandfather Wilmer Raymond Crane and my Grandmother Evelyn Sheline Crane.
I know they lived in Logan and are buried in Smith Chapel Cemetary. I do not know any more than this. Any information would be appreciated..
Felicity Frost

Ralph Norwood Riggs, Sr. passing

Rob Schrader — 2 Nov 2006 10:24:39 GMT

RIGGS Ralph Norwood Riggs, Sr., age 84, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2006. Born in Logan, Oh. to the late Lester and Theresa Riggs. He was a graduate of Logan High School (1940). He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He then married Marjorie Ruth Price on April 19, 1947. He was a member of Whitehall United Methodist Church and was an active member of Reynoldsburg Senior Center and the VFW. He enjoyed numerous activities such as euchre club, golfing, dartball, camping and traveling. He loved and enjoyed being a part of his grandchildren?s lives and activities. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Marjorie, siblings Russell, Marcelie (Lego), and Rudy, sons Ralph (Woody) Norwood Riggs Jr. of Greeley, Co. and Roger Stanley Riggs of Washington D.C. Survived by sister, Marguerite (McGrady) of Rockbridge; children, Timothy (Astrid) Riggs and Laura (Richard) Slonaker; daughters-in-law, Patti Riggs of Md. and Carol Riggs of Co; and eight grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. Funeral service Friday 10:30 a.m. Whitehall United Methodist Church, 525 Bernhard Road; Rev. Judy Utsler officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Society or the American Cancer Society, www.evansfuneralhome.net

Hocking Co. research advice

MLSopp — 26 Oct 2006 1:41:12 GMT

I am working on my family tree and have a branch that traces back to Logan, Hocking Co., OH. Perhaps someone reading this could give me some advice. I live in Illinois, so cannot search in person.

I am looking for death records for some of my ancestors. These deaths would be prior to the time Ohio began recording deaths on a state-wide basis. Is there a listing of Hocking Co. deaths? If I knew there definitely are death records, then I would write to the court house . .but I hate to bother them if the records do not exisit.

The ancestors I am interested in at this point are:

Harriet Embich Rochester, d. 19 Mar 1890
Joseph Watson Rochester, d. 2 May 1896
Jacob Embich, d. 4 Jul 1876
Margaret Ohlwein Embich, d. 25 Aug 1865

Also, have Hocking Co. obituaries been transcribed?

Finally, have cemeteries been transcribed? About 35 or 40 years ago, my mother took me to Logan. We found the graves of some of our ancestors in a cemetery (or maybe two cemeteries) in Logan. I have a vague memory of the visit. I have a couple old black & white photos of one of the graves (John Rochester & his 2 wives) but, for some reason, I don't have photos of any of the others that I recall we visited. I am pretty sure we saw tombstones for the 4 ancestors I've mentioned above, and I think maybe Jacob Embich's mother as well. It's hard to remember. (Since I don't know the name of the cemetery, it makes it even more difficult.)

Anyway, thank you for any advice.

Margaret O'Flaherty

ghwhit — 1 Dec 2006 8:03:49 GMT

I am searching for Margaret O' Flaherty. she is listed in the 1976 obit of her brother, Clifford Cunningham. at that time she lived in Laurelville Ohio. I am looking for her burial possibly in a Hocking County cemetery. any info appreciated.

thank you gwen

Searching for Barney J. Robinson & Permelia "Martha" Webb married 1831 in Hocking County, Ohio.

mavis_bassett — 5 Nov 2006 12:31:11 GMT

I'm searching for any information on Barney J. Robinson & Permelia "Martha" Webb married December 19, 1831 in Hocking County, Ohio.
Permelia's parents are the Rev. Benjamin Webb & Elizabeth Nixon. Permelia "Martha" Webb was born March 5, 1810 in Harrison County, West Virginia. We have been trying desperately to find Barney Robinson's family!
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thank you so much.
Gratefully,
Mavis Bassett
mavisbassett@yahoo.com

hocking cty records

david — 26 Oct 2006 3:23:08 GMT

I will email you directly
Thx
david

NEED INFO

MARGARET DIEROLF — 20 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Need info on William Greenberry who married Ellen McGreely 8-4-1859 in Butler,OH. Who were their parents?

Who were the parents of Peter Wynkoop and Minerva Justice, who were married 1-18-1844?

Who were the children of George S. Wynkoop, who married Mary Kellermon on 1-18-1827 in Muskingum, OH?

Anthony Surname

Merla — 16 Oct 2006 1:54:31 GMT

Need help in finding marriage date (abt 1890) and county for George H Anthony and Inez Rhoades. They raised their family in Hocking County.

Looking for burial place for Elizabeth Woodward Starr

Elizabeth Woodward Starr — 11 Oct 2006 11:42:36 GMT

Elizabeth Woodward Starr was in Harrison Co. W.V. in 1810 when her husband Moses Starr b. 1756 died.

Elizabeth was born in 1756 or 6-12-1748 and died Aug 5, 1822

No property in her name after 1813 in Harrison Co. W.V.

I think she removed to Hocking Co. OH with her son Moses John Starr and his wire Elizabeth Webb. other Starr's, Webbs. and Nutter's.

She may be in the Webb Cemetery there in Hocking Co. OH???

thank you
Jim Starr starrman82143@aol.com

Looking for Daniel Carrel born 1861 in Hocking Co., OH

angiem75 — 25 Nov 2006 4:05:50 GMT

I am looking for information on my ggrandfather Daniel Carrel. He was born Aug 14, 1861 in Perry Twp., Hocking Co., OHIO and died Jul 27 1942 in Pickaway Co., OHIO. He married Anna E. Peterson Apr 9 1885 in Hocking Co., OHIO. She was born Jan 12 1866 in Madison Twp., Pickaway Co., OHIO and died May 25 1913 in Pickaway Co., OHIO. I know that Daniel's parents are Lebbur Carrel (also Leblues, Lebbues and may others) and Ailsy (dont know her last name) I have Daniel's granddaughter, Gladys Julian (my grandmother) line up to date and am willing to share information. Thanks

Centenary Cemetery

Rob Schrader — 31 Jul 2006 8:49:10 GMT

I had a friend make a sign for Centenary Cemetery in Marion Township that I thought I would attach to the gate of the cemetery. Then I got to thinking and thought I'd better find out if I need permission to hang the sign. Is there anyone out there that knows first if I need to get permission and if I do who would I contact? I was hoping to hang the sign this week as I am on vacation. I look forward to hearing from anyone on the subject. Thanks in advance, Rob

MARTHA (BURROWS/BURROUS) RAY & WILLIAM HUNTER

Judith Burkhardt — 16 Sep 2006 3:28:06 GMT

Seeking parents of Martha BURROWS (varient spellings: Barrows/Burrous/Burris, etc.), born 1839 Hocking Co. or Athens Co., OH. She married James W. RAY in 1856 in either Hocking Co. or Athens Co., OH. Martha died 13 Mar 1875 in Hocking Co., OH. Said to have three children. Two known: Alfred/Allen W., born 1859 Hocking Co., OH. and James.
It is believed her mother was Patty (Learned) BARROWS wife of Alfred BARROWS/BARROUS died soon after she was born and was raised by William HUNTER (wife Hannah) who lived in Hocking Co., Starr Twp., OH.
Any help in verifying this or anyone knows Martha's parents names, I would be most grateful for the help.

Starr genealogy

James Starr — 25 Aug 2006 9:35:11 GMT

Would like to make contact with someone doing Starr genealogy in Hocking Co.

Thank you
Jim Starr starrman82143@aol.com

Marrage of Millard Windon

wilbur windon — 17 Sep 2006 6:55:27 GMT

My Uncle, Millard Windon married a lady from Little Hocking
her first name is Goldie, I do not know any thing else about
her. Need anything else I can find out about her