Lorain - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

divorce papers

rmglider1 — 31 Aug 2008 8:38:02 GMT

I would like to see if there is a divorce record for a Jacob Eppler and Susan Myers.
Dont know if records existed then. This would have been abt. 1886-1887. Any help would be appreciated.

thanks Mary

Gorski/Garski Lorain city directory look up please

stephcardwell — 31 Aug 2008 7:30:16 GMT

Researching this family, living in Lorain. Anna Gorski married Wawrzyniec Rak sometime around 1915 in Ohio. Looking for other family members in Lorain. Trying to find out where in Poland they came from so we can go there. Anna probably came to America about 1912, had a nephew who was born in Ohio in 1906 named Tony Garski/Gorski. Thank you!

Obituary Lookup Please - RENFROW

jomello36 — 18 Aug 2008 11:26:05 GMT

I'd appreciate seeing an obituary for Antoinette Renfrow (aka Mrs. William Renfrow) who died June 13 2008 in Oberlin, Ohio. Any help here is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Joanne

Murtaugh/Harper

schneider_michael — 10 Aug 2008 8:36:53 GMT

I am against a stone wall trying to determine the relationships in the Harper/Murtaugh side on my heritage.

I am still trying to determine the relationship between the 1st and 2d wives of my GGF Albert George (A.G.) Harper. My GGF A.G. family migrated from NY state, via PA state, and settled in Lorain County. His Father was Gaylord V. Harper. Both were employed as pump builders in Lorain County. I recently found Gaylord's death announcement in the 28 Apr 1869, Elyria Democrat. It said that he died in Rawsonville. I have yet to find his gravesite. You had made me aware of the burial site of his grand daughter Lillian in Butternut Ridge. Oliver Manly Harper was my GGF Albert's brother. My GGF A.G. Harper migrated to Kaneville, Venango, PA, circa 1862.

A.G. Harper married Mary Ann Murtaugh in Lorain County and moved to PA. They had four children, Albert, Elmer, Mary, and Ellen. Mary Ann and both sons died in 1871 and are buried in St. Mary's or Butternut Ridge. I do not know which Murtaugh family that Mary Ann came from. My GGM Ann Rose Murtaugh, was the daughter of Peter and Mary Carroll Murtaugh. Peter and Mary are buried together in St. Mary's. There is a second Peter Murtaugh in St. Mary's. He is buried next to Mary Ann Harper and son Elmer, which leads me to believe they are closely related.

I could never find Mary Ann in Lorain County Census. She does show up in the 1860 and 1870 Cornplanter Twp, Venango, PA, censuses. Ann Rose shows up in 1870 Carlisle Twp, Lorain, OH, census and then in the 1880,1900,1910,1920, Cornplanter Twp, Venango, PA. censuses. My GGM Ann Rose died in Oil City, PA, 1924.

Is there anyone in your club that could shed some light on these issues? Where is Gaylord buried; who are the Peter Murtaugh's; what is relationship between Mary Ann and Ann Rose. Does Lorain County have a Death Book with a record of deaths before death certificates came into being ? Likewise, is there a Marriage Book? I've searched the web for Lorain County genealogy publications without success. Are there any?

BROWN Lewis of Brownhelm, from Germany

tedohio — 9 Feb 2007 4:49:25 GMT

Trying to determine what happened to the BROWN family, of German ancestry, that was in Brownhelm Twp. by 1836.
[Note: no connection to the non-German Henry BROWN family for whom Brownhelm Twp. is named!]
In the 1840 census:
BROWN, Lewis est.1815, 1 fem.-est1815, 1 fem.-est1836, 1 fem.-est1837, 1 fem.-est1839.
By 1850 Brownhelm:
BROWN, Lewis c1810 Germ.
Catherine c1812 Germ.
Anney?(fem) c1836 OH
Almira c1837 OH
Ellen c1839 OH
George c1842 OH
Lewis c1844 OH
Mary c1847 OH.
Lewis apparently owned quite a bit of property in the n.e. section of Brownhelm. On the 1857 map of Brownhelm Twp., there are several properties, labeled "L. Brown hrs"(heirs), along the northern end of Baumhart Rd.
Presumably these were Lewis BROWN properties, and he was deceased by 1857.
There was a "Ludwig" BROWN who married Catherine HENNINGER in 1835, Lorain Co.
Is this "Ludwig" perhaps Lewis, above? If so, Lewis above may also be the "Ludwig" in Brownhelm Cem.:
BROWN Ludwig 1812-1852, Catherine 1812-1850.
By 1860, there seem to be no BROWNs from this family left in Brownhelm Twp.
However, a different new "BROWN" family [actually BRAUN ] shows up in Brownhelm Twp. by 1860 census.
But this newer BRAUN family was still in Germany at least until 1845, and perhaps later.
There may be no connection between the "Lewis BROWN" family and the later Henry [a.k.a. Justus?] BRAUN family, even though Lewis BROWN, being German, probably had changed his name from BRAUN, to BROWN, when he arrived in USA in the 1830's.
The questions are:
Are "Lewis" and "Ludwig" above, the same person?
What happened to the children of Lewis BROWN?
Did any of his daughters, Anney(?sp), Almira, or Ellen, marry and stay in Brownhelm area?
What happened to his sons, George and Lewis Jr.?

Obit lookup for Lestie Heath

geniebug08 — 13 Jul 2008 6:39:24 GMT

Could someone please lookup an obit for me. My aunt lived in Lorain, Lorain, Ohio and I can not find her obit in Ancestry.com or in the Lorain newspaper the Morning Journal. Below is the information I have on her. She may at one time been married to a Godles. I would appreciate this so much.

Lesta (Lestie)Heath
DOB: 20 September 1918 in Cabell Co, WV
DOD: 18 Feb 2005 in Lorain, Lorain, Ohio
Parents names: Ernest and Ella Beckett

old dairy in lorain

jcm1960 — 27 Jul 2008 10:14:29 GMT

seeking info on a dairy that was located on grove ave. until abt. 1973/74 when it was demolished

Harper, Gaylord V.

schneider_michael — 2 Aug 2008 6:56:21 GMT

My GGGF Gaylord V. Harper died in "Rawsonville" Ohio, 28 Apr 1869, re: Elyria Democrat newspaper. Where is Rawsonville? Is it part of Grafton? Where would I look for his burial?

Obit - Lookup - Kinney 1995 - 1997

matthewhout_1 — 24 Jul 2008 2:21:35 GMT

Hi, hoping someone will be willing to locate two obits for me in Euclid:

Francis C. Kinney: 25 Apr 1995
Lois Marie Kinney: 08 January 1997

Thanks,
Matthew T. Hout

Court Records for 1895; Lorain County: MANN

Encanto59 — 17 Jul 2008 11:13:48 GMT

While going through my documents, etc on Elias J. Mann, I am reminded that, in the November 9, 1895 newspaper, Lorain County Reporter, he is one those listed under "Grand Jury Indictments." I would like a copy of the court papers; where is the best (only?) place to get a copy of them ? I cannot imagine it being the father [aka E.J. Mann], considering his age at the time, so am wondering if there is a son I know nothing about.. Finding the court papers could tell me more about this elusive branch of the Mann family. I do not have access to any research library that may have this on film, so no need to suggest I "go to my local LDS libary". which always seems to be the first response to any query..
Thank you for your help.

Cemetery Look-up

ragbjg — 25 Jan 2008 9:34:24 GMT

Does anybody know if there are any Amherst cemeteries that have a web site where someone from out-of-state can search for relatives?

I am trying to locate the grave site for John & Margaret Kingsley.
Margaret died October 1876. Buried in Amherst.
John is missing in the 1880 Census so I suspect that he died after Margaret but before the Census in 1880.

Thank You,
Bob Grace

Bergs in ohio

kristine mcilrath lee — 3 Jun 2006 1:07:24 GMT

my gggrandmothers name was catherine berg she married my gggrandfather james mcilrath in ohio about 1870 her fathers name was jacob berg and her mothers name was elizabeth morganstern they came over from germany when she was a baby her father died shortly after they came to america i have no idea what happened with her mother and brothers and sisters after that.

Probate

horrocks11 — 20 Apr 2008 2:24:02 GMT

I need to know if adoption records exist in Probate.
I have records of an old case history, but must request them in person to see if this is the information I am looking for. They would be in the range of 1882-1885.

Declaration or Naturalization?

pdz991 — 21 Jun 2008 11:17:11 GMT

Below is text that I transcribed from the Common Pleas Court regarding the Naturalization of my ancestor, Lawrence Daly. In reading it, I don't know what the document is. It's called a naturalization, but it sounds like both the Declaration and Naturaliztion rolled into one. My relative James Daly, was naturalized in the same court in 1838 (9 years earlier), and he had two witnesses, and it was done on an individual basis. His brother John Daly appeared at the same time, and had this same "individual" treatment. Can anyone who is familiar with the language, and has seen this type of entry before, let me know which document I have. In the meantime, I hope this proves interesting to other Lorain County researchers. I copied this exactly as it appears...without punctuation!

Thanks,
Patricia

Lorain County Court of Common Pleas
September, 1847 Session
Journal 4, page 46

Naturalization At this term came (unreadable, maybe: John/James R…) Patrick Garroly Jr Isaac Hubbard Lawrence Dailey Joseph Neff George Neff Peter Dunham, William Willis Patrick Garroly, & John Schneider and made application to be naturalized under the laws of the United States and it appearing to the court that each of them have respectively filed a Declaration of their intentions to become citizens two years hence and that they have resided in the United States for more than five years, that they are persons of good moral character, and attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States and are well disposed to the good order and happiness of the people of the United States do order that said applicants be admitted as citizens of the United States, and thereupon said applicants appeared in open court and severally took an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and that they absolutely renounce & (unreadable) all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign prince potentate state or sovereignty whatsoever and particularly the sovereign of which they each were subjects.

CEMETERY PROJECT

SUE92846 — 28 May 2008 9:32:09 GMT

I'm getting an error message when trying to open any "alphabet letter". Has the URL changed or are all the links broken? Thank you for checking on this.

Persis M. Morse, 1874

amyarmstrong — 13 May 2008 3:12:29 GMT

Morse, Persis M. -- Died, on the 30th. of October, 1874, at the residence of Lysander Morse, Mrs. Persis M. Morse, wife of George W. Morse, in the 20th. year of her age. She was born in Lorain County, Ohio, and united with the M.E. Church, about two years ago; maintaining a Christian character, and passed away in the sweet assurance of the Christian's faith. During her visits to Shelby, and her last brief stay here, she won many friends. To one so young, life had many attractions, but when God called, she was ready "to depart and be with Christ". Her remains were taken to Penfield, Lorain County, to sleep beside other friends, until the resurrection of the just. -- W.W.A. [Shelby (OH) Independent News: 05 November 1874, Vol. 7, No. 2]

Obit Lookup for Alex Krall

gibbsdeb1 — 16 Apr 2008 3:47:04 GMT

Need Obit Lookup for Alex Krall death 11 March 1972 Lorain, Lorain, Ohio. Any help greatly Appreciated.

Thank you
Debbie Gibbs

Hitchens

LindaDougan33 — 16 Apr 2008 2:12:23 GMT

Looking for the family of Mrs Floyd Hitchens. She is a sister to James J. Doyle, Erie Pa. Any information on this family would be helpful. Thank You Linda Dougan. lindadougan047@velocity.net

WEBER Family

aztextor — 9 Apr 2008 3:16:23 GMT

I am a descendent of Mathias Joseph Weber and Anna Margarit Mertes. One of their sons was Peter, born Feb. 14, 1837 and died after 1870. He married Gertrude Minnich. One of their sons was Mathias (Matthew) J. Weber who married Anna Manning. These are my great grandparents.

I have a lot of info on this line all the way to current time and would love to hear from you and swap info. I am especially interested in any old family photos you might have. It is always great to put faces to names on a list.

Samuel Long Obituary

sandramgraham — 6 Apr 2008 3:45:16 GMT

Mr. Samuel Long was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Feb. 27th, 1801, and died Dec. 29, 1882, at the age of 81 years, 10 months, and one day. At the age of 17, Mr. Long began the trade of a blacksmith, which he followed the greater part of his life. Oct. 29, 1822, he was married to Miss Catherine Goodman, with whom he has lived more than 60 years. They had a family of seven boys and three girls, all living but one boy, who died at the age of fourteen, 39 years ago. The deceased came from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1835, lived for a while in the counties of Wood, Wayne, and Knox, and also in the State of Illinois. Thirty-eight years ago, he came to this county, and here remained until death. His illness was of short duration, as it is not yet two months since he was able to handle his own horses and go from place to place. Taken with a severe cold, his health quickly gave way, but he went willingly down into and through the "dark valley" without a murmur. Mr. Long joined the Presbyterian church in Pennsylvania at the age of 31, yet, owing to his moving from one place to another, he failed to retain his connection with the church. When he came here he united with the Congregational church. Owing to his deafness he has not attended services very much for some years, but he gave a good deal of attention to his Bible. At the beginning of his last illness, clouds hung over his spiritual sky and some doubts of divine acceptance annoyed him, but these passed away, and a sweet trust and confidence took possession of his soul ere he died.
The Word brought to his remembrance was precious to him, and seasons of prayer very highly enjoyed. His patience and his thankfulness both to friends and loved ones and to his Savior were remarkable and very full of comfort to those around his beside, giving a glad assurance that he has gone to the rest that remains for the people of God.
The Wellington Enterprise
Wellington, Ohio
January 3, 1883 Page 3

Nathaniel Smith/Clarissa ___

tgmontoya — 1 Apr 2008 7:21:43 GMT

I am searching for any information on Nathaniel Smith and his wife Clarissa. His father was Jacob Smith, and the family moved to La Grange, Lorain County in the 1830's. Nathaniel died in 1860. I am trying to locate any living descendants that may have info on any of his children: Barlow,Jacob, Peter, Henrietta, Hiram, Stillman, Russell, Harrison or David. Thank you. Georgia Smith

CLARK, WELLS, EARLE

bhillmer — 14 Dec 2007 1:06:39 GMT

I just found a daughter of Francis James and Ann Hill's daughter, Lavendar Ann, married Edgar Leland CLARK abt 1889 probably in Lorain Co., OH. They resided in Clarksfield, Huron Co., OH and had two children that lived, Jean b: Jun 1892 (single on 1930 census in Ashland Co.) and Dow Jay b: 16 Feb 1897. Dow married Marie _?_ about 1918 and had (by 1930)children: Doris b: Nov 1919, Dow Jay Jr. b: 1922, Edgar O b: 1926 and Blanche b: 1928. By WWII Dow was living in Warren, Trumbull Co., OH and on his WWII draft registration listed his closest relative as his mother, Anna, who was living in Cleveland. Edgar died between 1920 and 1930 census as on the 1930 census Anna b: Jul 1865, is listed as a window and her spinster sister, Minnie, b: May 1858, was living with her.

Lavender Anna and Minnie are children of Francis James Sr. and Ann (Hill) WELLS. Other children to the marriage were Sarah Ann b: 1851, Louuisa Maria 1856, John Hill b: May 1860, Frederick M Jul 1867, and Bell E 1869. They grew up in Wellington, Lorain Co., OH 1870+, and resided in Wakeman, Huron Co, OH, during 1850-1860s. Francis James is the eldest son of my 'brick wall', James Wells b: 13 Mar 1792 and Persis (Earle) b: 1792 .. both are buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Norwalk, Huron Co., OH.

If you know anything additional about this family, I would love to talk to you.

Bonita

St. Stephen's Parish, 1833

pdz991 — 24 Mar 2008 5:53:09 GMT

Hi All,

I'm interested in any information that I can acquire on the location of the St. Stephen's Parish, 1833. This may have been a log cabin, or land upon which nothing was built. The church sold the land to my ancestor, James DALY. October 28, 1833.

The land is described as "situated in Grafton being Township No. four in the sixteenth range of townships in the Connecticut Western Reserve...Lot 68 consisting of 83+ acres...."

The deed was signed by the following men as "vestry and wardens": William TURNER, George SIBLEY, Franklin WELLS, and Ezekiel TURNER. Lyman PEABODY and Jarvis INGERSOLL witnessed the signatures.

Would anyone know what denomination this church was? Did it have a cemetery? Is anyone researching the any of the names?

Thank you,
Patricia

Bowers, Irene L; request obit lookup please

nnjer1 — 20 Feb 2008 4:38:33 GMT

Irene died 27 May 1970 in Avon Lake, Lorain, Ohio.

Anderson H SMALLRIDGE Death Look up--1956

LadyHawk70 — 3 Jan 2008 2:50:17 GMT

Dear Listers:

Seeking a death look up on Anderson H Smallridge, who may have died in Lorain Co., OH sometime in 1956. Anderson, b. 3/20/1868 in French Creek, Upshur Co., WV, is the s/o Samuel D and Barbara Jane Crites Smallridge.

Anderson and wife, Elizabeth Mercer/Merson, resided in Wellington in the 1930 census.

By 1932, Elizabeth returned to Upshur Co., WV, where I did find her DC and her place of burial. Elizabeth died 3/25/1932 in Buckhannon, Upshur Co., WV and is buried with her first husband, Jacob Hager, in Heavner Cemetery, Buckhannon.

With Anderson, I have not been so lucky. He is buried in Center Chapel Cemetery, French Creek, Upshur Co., WV. I have not been able to locate a WV State DC. I haven't found a death notation in any of the nearest courthouse books, either. It seems Anderson died and then just buried himself in Center Chapel.

That was until I found him in the 1930 for Wellington. He could have gone back to Lorain after his third wife's death. I'm not sure. I know it's a long shot but I'm hoping to either confirm or kill the theory of OH.

Can anyone help? Thank you so much for you time and effort.

Sincerely,
Tina McKie
French Creek

Naturalization/citizenship records

BoggsM — 20 Mar 2008 11:49:32 GMT

I am looking for help/suggestions in finding a petition for naturalization filed in Lorain County about 1858. Is there a researcher in the area who has had success with finding such records? Thank you.

Ridgeville Pioneer Photos

Kristopher — 3 Jun 2006 11:20:58 GMT

I am looking for photos of Ridgeville pioneers, particularly of members of the Terrell family. If anyone has any links or can provide these, I'd be greatful.

andrew hargett

SFaberBurlile — 8 Feb 2007 7:31:15 GMT

a friend of mine is looking for andrew hargett, he lived on pearl rd in lorain ohio, his step father was earl burkey born 1924 died 1990 in lorain ohio, if you have any info on andrew hargett pleas email me

SURNAME: Kingsley

ragbjg — 14 Jan 2008 3:20:28 GMT

Looking for researchers in Lorain County that may have further information on this Kingsley family.
This was an article in the Elyria Republican newspaper:

13 Oct. 1876 Elyria Republican
" Lorain-- Mrs. Kingsley,wife of Mr.J.Kingsley, died at this place ( Lorain) on the 3d inst of consumption; leaving behind her a young and tender family of four. Our sympathies are extended to the husband in his sad and painful bereavement, hoping his loss may be her eternal gain. The funeral was on the 5th Inst., the Rev. J.B.Stocking,of the Congregational Church,officiating. The remains were taken to Amherst for interment. "
( She had 4 girls !! kl)

Additional Information:
Father: John Kingsley b.c.1845 Ireland.
Mother: Margaret Lindsley b.c.1847 Ireland.
Dau: Sarah b. Manhattan, NY 1866 (my Grandmother)
Dau: Ellen b. Ohio 1868
Dau: Anna b. Ohio 1871
Dau: Lizzie b. Ohio 1875

In the 1860 Census John was a farm laborer in Carlton, NY.
In the 1870 Census John, Margaret, Sarah, and Ellen were living in the 8th Ward of Cleveland (West Side).

By the 1880 Census the 4 daughters are living with "Mary" Kingsley and shown as "Sdau" (Stepdaughters).
Where's John?
When did John die and where is he buried?
Where in Amherst is Margaret buried and who were her parents?
Who is Mary Kingsley in the 1880 Census?
What happened to the Kingsley girls: Ellen, Anna, Lizzie?

Thank you for any assistance,
Bob Grace

William Owen or Owens

Kb5tuw56 — 22 Jan 2008 8:34:59 GMT

I am seeking any information on William Owen or Owens. He marriend Emma A. ? They had 7 Children and by 1900 5 were living I only know of 3 Lester J., Eddie and Myrtle Pearl. A possiable Susan also. Also...Mrytle Pearl Married a Farrell is there in connection with the Tarrell family? She had a Daughter Hope Farrell and was widowed when she then Married A.J. Burbridge and live in Lucas Co. OH. I would be truely greatful for any shared info. Thanks!

Wellington - Lupico, Lupica, Marley, Marchese, Delia, Harian

m_lupico — 24 Jan 2008 12:03:51 GMT

Guiseppe b 1866, Charles, Samuel b 1870, James b 1868, Teresa & Muncie Lupico/Lupica

Seeking info on parents of above family. Guiseppe (Joe) Lupico or Lupica b 1866 and brother Jim Lupico b 1868 both shown in same household in 1910 census in Wellington with nephew Sam Rufilla b 1893. Believe Jim's son James married Sarah Constantino on 1930 census with Joe's son Sam shown as a cousin.

Gaylord V. Harper

schneider_michael — 29 Oct 2007 3:10:33 GMT

Request lookup for place of death/burial for GGGF Gaylord V. Harper. He migrated to Ohio in 1860, from New York via Wattsburg, PA. The best info I have is Columbia Twp, Lorain County, OH. Date of death 8 Apr 1864. Would also like to know name of spouse and parents if available.

Wagner, Deborah A. (nee Novak)

warren18 — 15 Jan 2008 8:50:48 GMT

Chronicle-Telegram Jan 12, 2008
Deborah A. Wagner
Obituary

Deborah A. Wagner (nee Novak), 44, of Elyria Township, died January 7, 2008. She was born October 29, 1963 in Elyria and graduated from Elyria West High School in 1981.
She was a beautician and was an accomplished seamstress and upholsterer and also worked with leather and canvass. She was active with breast cancer awareness programs.
Deborah is survived by her husband of nine years, Ray Wagner; daughter, Elizabeth Montgomery; son, Dustin Simon, both of Elyria; granddaughters, Melana and Kaylie Montgomery; mother, Bonnie Taylor and stepfather, Donald Taylor of New Port Richey, Florida; sister, Joan (Frank) Gerbasi of Sheffield Lake; stepdaughters, Nichole and Rachael Wagner of Wellington.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert J. Novak in 1989; brother, Gary Novak in 1961; and a half brother, Stephen Carmen in 1957.
Visitation will be Sunday from 6 to 9 P.M. at Dicken Funeral Home, 323 Middle Avenue, Elyria. A Funeral Service will be Monday at 11 A.M. at the Chapel of Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria. Pastor Jeff Ahlgrim, of Church of the Open Door will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made for the family to Dicken Funeral Home.

Heastone Pic

Kris — 5 Oct 2005 5:15:21 GMT

Looking for someone that can take pic of stones and a pic of the front of the cemetery

the Cemetery is Ridgelawn Cemetery on 190 Ridge St

and the stones I need pic of are:

Albert Northrup 7/14/1830 - 5/2/1891
his wife
Margret (Sanford)Northrup 6/6/1830 - 10/30/1900
and any other Northrup Children or any other Northrup last names
I can not afford to pay for theses pic but would like them for husbands family tree

Amelia Guyeske, Martha Komm and Edward Seibert

anem2005 — 20 Dec 2007 10:03:28 GMT

Maybe you can help me once again. I am looking for some hints about Amelia Guyeske (1887-1978; lived in Elyria,Ohio), Martha Komm (? lived in Cleveland, Ohio) and Edward Seibert (? lived in Cleveland, Ohio). I think they are brothers and sisters and were all born in Germany and immigrated to the USA at the beginning of 1900. I searched for more information about them but unfortunately with no success. Maybe you can help me?
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all members!
Best wishes, Antje

Lalonde, Catherine (Burak); request obit lookup

nnjer1 — 26 Nov 2007 8:47:50 GMT

Hi,

Catherine died:

1. Ohio Death Index 1909-1953 and 1958-2002, Volume: 17708.

"Name: Catheri Lalonde
Birth Date: Est. 1889

Gender: Female
Race: White

Residence City: Lorain
Residence County: Lorain
Residence State: Ohio
Residence Country: United States
Death Date: 19 Jun 1964
Hospital of Death: Community Health Partner East- Er Only
City of Death: Lorain
County of Death: Lorain
Certificate: 43710
Age at Death: 75
Certifier: Physician
Autopsy: Yes, used for certification
Marital Status: Widowed."
Cert #43710.

W/O Charles T, M/O Agnes Rogers, George , and Paul

History of Lorain Communities Query

Natalie7464 — 3 Dec 2007 10:44:01 GMT

Hi,
I have been trying to find the name of my ancestor, the father of Welcome Hill and his sister, Sally (Hill) Davis. Welcome and Sally stated on all censuses that they were born in Rhode Island and they both lived in central New York State in the early 1800's. I assume that there father moved from Rhode Island to New York State sometime in the very early 1800's and they grew up there. Unfortunately, there were several Hill's families who moved to the area, all related, all from Rhode Island, so it has been difficult. I was extremely fortunate to find a "lost" cousin (lost to me, anyway) who has sent me a copy of a two wonderful letters written by Welcome Hill to his sister Sally Davis in 1829 and 1837. The 1837 letter has the following quote: "Father has married a woman by the name of Sally Myers about three years ago next April. Sold his farm got some money but took the principal part in land in the Ohio Lorain Co town of Spencer where he now lives, he came down to see us last June. I have written to him since but have had no answer yet, it was his request that I should write to you and let you know the situation of things and wished you to write immediately back to me."
I have seen no town of Spencer in Lorain County. I saw one in nearby Medina County. Was there a town of Spencer also in Lorain that was later renamed? Was Medina County part of Lorain at that time? I have noticed that the 1840 census lists no Hill that is one of the candidate names from back in Wayne Co. NY. However, it does have an S. Hill (Sally Hill?) in Avon Township and I did see a grave in Avon Center (Mound Center) cemetery for a Sally Hill who died in July of 1840, age 44. So, I am thinking that maybe Welcome's father died between 1837 and 1840 (he would have had to have been approaching 70 at that time) and his wife Sally Hill inherited the property and then died herself not long after. But, Avon Center is not near Spencer, is it? Was there another Spencer in the area? I would appreciate any help from anyone who might be familiar with old place names in the County.

Thanks,
Natalie

Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery

vandynes — 24 Nov 2007 5:54:36 GMT

Is there a cemetery book for Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery? If so, could someone please look up the name Vandersommen on pages 155 and 213 and tell me who is listed there. Names and dates. Thank you very much.

WILLIAM S PROCTOR Naturalization Record Ohio1844

douglasproctor0083 — 3 Dec 2007 4:31:01 GMT

I'm trying to get passenger and immigration information for my great-great-grandfather. He came to America/Canada from England around 1844 and lived back and forth in Michigan and Ontario for several years working on/around the Great Lakes. The Ancestry.com lists the right name and date that could be him. How do I get this verified? I live a thousand plus miles from the source info. and nothing I can verify on line other than the quoted source.

Source: GRAY,MARY PARKER. "Naturalizations from Lorain County Common Pleas Court Journals" Two parts. In Lorain Researher(Lorain County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society), vol 8:1 (winter 1991), pp7-9; vol 8:2 (Spring 1992), pp 20-22

Source Publication: 2763.1
Page 21

My current information indicates that this may have more information which could help me locate other family members he lived with and immigrated to US with, maybe his mother ELIZABETH PROCTOR

How do I get a look at or get somebody to do this for me? I need help. Not sure how to go about this.

HENRY obit lookup

jimjean154 — 29 Nov 2007 10:59:45 GMT

Searching for the following obit

James Ward Henry, d 9Mar1943 at Elyria, Lorain Co. His parents were Daniel & Pleasy/Plessy(Sheets) Henry.

e-mail jhoppy9@cox.net

Washington White

allicatfl — 20 Sep 2007 1:15:56 GMT

Hello, I am looking for information about Washington G White of Lorain Oh. He was born in 1835 in New York. Married Jane Dale Dec 9, 1856. Died May 28, 1917. I am trying to get information about his parents. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Rogers, Agnes (Lalonde); obit lookup

nnjer1 — 11 Nov 2007 3:56:14 GMT

Hi
Looking for obit for:

1. Ohio Death Index 1909-1953 and 1958-2002.
"Name: Agnes P Rogers
[Agnes P Lalonde]
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1914
Birth State: Michigan
Birth Country: United States
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Death Date: 27 Jan 1994
Death Time: 7:00 AM
Hospital of Death: Home
City of Death: Lorain
County of Death: Lorain
Certificate: 004160
Age at Death: 80
Hospital Status: Other/Residence
Birth Country: United States
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin:Not Hispanic (Latino)
Death Date: 27 Jan 1994
Death Time: 7:00 AM
Hospital of Death: Home
City of Death: Lorain
County of Death: Lorain
Certificate: 004160
Age at Death:80
Hospital Status: Other/Residence
Social Security Number: 0753
Father's Surname:Lalonde
Mother's Maiden Name: Burak
Marital Status: Widowed
Education: 13
Industry of Decedent: Banking
Occupation of Decedent: Receptionists
Primary Registration District: 4701

Lorain county records online

sltrau1 — 8 Nov 2007 1:34:16 GMT

http://www.loraincounty.com/probate/search.shtml
http://www.loraincounty.com/obituaries/

Joseph Cole, b. ~1789 in Pennsylvania

kingrichardj — 22 Oct 2007 12:42:38 GMT

I am searching for information about my ancestor Joseph Cole, who was born ~1789 in Pennsylvania and died after 1860 in Iowa. He was married to a woman named Rebecca, who was born ~1792 in Pennsylvania and died after 1870. They had at least four children: Elizabeth, Anna, Hannah, and Eleazar. From 1820 to 1850, Joseph & Rebecca were living in Ridgeville, OH (which is part of Cuyahoga County in 1820). In 1860 they were living in Cedar County, IA, very near their daughter Elizabeth, my ancestor, who married a man named John McKenzie.

Does anyone know anything about this family? I know there is another family of Coles in the Lorain County area; however, that family is from Connecticut, not Pennsylvania. In fact, Joseph & Rebecca appear to be one of few Cole families in the area not from Connecticut. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

City/county directories, or tax rolls? Looking for Christ Deischer, b. 1833.

jgl1959 — 27 Oct 2007 4:09:58 GMT

An ancestor, Christ/Christian Deischer/Deisher/Descher/Descher, may have lived in Lorain Co., between 1870 and 1880, but was not present in the 1870 or 1880 census. Are there any city or county directories, or tax rolls from that time that are available from any source, or could anyone with access possibly do a look-up for me? Christ was born about 1833 and so was an adult, but his family had not arrived from Schleswig-Holstein by this time. He was probably working as a farm hand during this period.

Any kind of assistance or leads would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Joe Leahy

Seek obituary

DorothySwanson44 — 24 Oct 2007 1:21:39 GMT

Would appreciate the obituary of a Olive Violet who d. Oct. 28, 1971 at Elyria(?) Lorain Co. Ohio. thank you so very much. Dorothy

Aaron McFarlane

Black53 — 19 Oct 2007 8:20:16 GMT

Aaron McFarlan (McFarland, McFarlin, McFarlane)
born abt. 1827, New York died 1860 - 1870 in Sandusky County, Ohio. Married Clarinda King abt. 1849. Clarinda was born 16 July 1826 New York, died 26 October 1902, Delta, Fulton County, Ohio. Known Children of this marriage:

William, born abt. 1850, New York.

George N., born abt. 1853, New York.

Jane, born 14 August 1857, Sandusky County, Ohio
died 26 February 1940, Delta, Fulton County, Ohio.
Married Charles Sturtevant.
Known children of this marriage:
Stella, Clara, and Laura.

Sophia, born December 1860, Ohio, died 1933, Delta, Fulton County, Ohio. Married Ambrose Jones.
Known children of this marriage:
Edith C. Jones, born abt. 1881 Ohio.
Lyle A. Jones, born 31 July 1894, Ohio.

Harriet Ada Spencer b. Mar. 25, 1814, d. Jan. 9. 1903; Obit incuded in this post.

fstuart1 — 20 Oct 2007 11:32:08 GMT

Harriet Ada Spencer b. Mar. 25, 1814, d. Jan. 9. 1903, daughter of Calvin and Mary Spencer. Her husband's name was Elihu Spencer. Was he a cousin?

Seeking her place of death and burial. Parents buried at Penfield Cemetery, Penfield, Lorain, Ohio.

Also any information about the Calvin Spencer family.

Can contact me direct at fstuart44@verizon.net

Thank you

Francis Stuart

Her obit is below:

Obituary of Harriet Ada Spencer

Medina County Gazette, Thursday, January 29, 1903, page 8

(Harriet Ada Spencer, daughter of Calvin and Mary Spencer)

Harriet Ada Spencer was born in Durham, Green county, N.Y., March 25, 1814, died in Spencer, Medina county, O., Jan. 9, 1903, aged eighty-eight years, nine months and fifteen days. She was the second daughter of Calvin and Polly Spencer who among others pioneers moved to Ohio in the summer of 1824, when she was about ten years old, settling in Penfield, Lorain county, in dense forest and howling wildness, where the Spencer family, six in number, grew to manhood and womanhood. All lived to be over seventy years of age, and four were over eighty years old. But two (brothers) remain, aged respectively eighty-four and eighty-six. She attended school at Hudson, O., and also at Oberlin. She taught the first school at the center in Spencer. Many of her old pupils, among them were Elwood Sooey (Sooy), the Daughertys another reside at Spencer and it was her delight to talk with them of the history of those early days in the wilderness of Spencer, which has since blossomed into houses, farms and fruitful fields.

Feb. 22, 1836, she was united in wedlock to Elihu M. Spencer. On the same evening her sister, Mary A. Spencer, eldest of the family, was married to Gilbert Jefferies. They were married in Penfield (Lorain Co.), the Rev. Joel Talcott officiating, who was at that time pastor of the Presbyterian church at Wellington (Lorain Co.).

They settled in Oberlin (Lorain Co.) and used their means to help the young and struggling college in the early days of its history. They went to Kentucky to teach in the fall of 1842, in the days of slavery agitation, having with them as one of their company, Miss Delia A. Webster, a Vermont lady of fine endowment. In 1844, Mrs. Spencer left Kentucky to pay a visit to a married sister in Illinois.

At the same time Mrs. Spencer returned to Ohio, leaving Miss Webster to pursue her teaching in Lexington, Ky. Mrs. Spencer came through the “underground railroad,” crossing the Ohio River in an open carriage with a colored driver and earning the everlasting gratitude of the colored people by bring to “liberty the pursuit of happiness” a valuable slave. Among the friends who assisted her on this occasion was the lamented John J. Blanchard, who after the late civil war became president of Wheaton college in Illinois, and Calvin Fairbanks who was freed from Kentucky state’s prison by President Lincoln.

Mrs. Spencer returned to the Penfield home of the Spencer family and for several years lived the quiet life on the farm. But in 1856 she with her husband again took up residence in Oberlin. Her only child, a son, died in 1880. The companion of her youth was laid to rest in 1888. She had six grandchildren: three preceded her to the better land; three are still living; and one great-grand child.

Oberlin was her chosen and cherished home for many years; but for five or six years past she has made her home with her devoted niece, Mrs. S. D. Oakley, in Spencer. She was one of the charter members of the First Congregational church of Oberlin of which she was a member when she died, having been baptized and received into the church by John J. Shipherd one of the two founders of Oberlin, and one of the constitutional covenanters, and has been a member of the church and covenant sixty-eight years.

(Researched by Francis M. Stuart and posted October 17, 2007)

Church Of Nativity Of Blessed Virgin Mary Lorain, Ohio

rpndrosa — 11 Oct 2007 7:53:01 GMT

Are there any members of this church out there who could help me find some much needed information on ancestors who
once belong to this catholic church?
Many messages to the church have gone un-answered.
Thank You
L.

Lookup for Gaylord Harper

schneider_michael — 24 Sep 2007 2:11:17 GMT

Looking for any info on GGGF Gaylord Harper. d: 1864, Columbia, Lorain, OH

East Side Baptist Church in Lorain, Ohio

JerPegNovak — 13 Sep 2007 5:50:29 GMT

I am trying to find the baptismal records for the East Side Baptist Church, for 1956-57, Rev. Vern Dunham. We called and the church has since split in two, no idea where the records are.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to find these records, I checked my local FHL and nothing has been microfilmed for them.?????????

HOLBROOK / DOLLINGER, 1894

amyarmstrong — 10 Sep 2007 4:42:29 GMT

Dr. W.L. Holbrook, a dentist at Wellington, and Miss Minnie Dollinger, of that city, came to Mansfield last evening, procured a marriage license and were married by the Rev. Duston Kemble, at the parsonage. Mr. & Mrs. Holbrook returned home today.

source: MANSFIELD NEWS (Mansfield, Richland, Ohio): 24 April 1894, Vol. X, No. 49.

Jeremiah Newton from Connecticut

JimBerrie523 — 29 Aug 2007 7:54:48 GMT

My ggggrandfather, Jeremiah Newton, was born in Woodbridge, CT in 1802 and appears there in the 1830 census. He disappears from the local records until 1845, when he reappears in New Haven, CT. Most of his children were born in Connecticut, although later census records list his daughter, Jennie, as having been born in Ohio in 1839. A written family history contains a vague reference to his having moved to "New Connecticut." The 1840 census lists a "J. Newton" in Russia, Lorain County, which would have been part of Connecticut's Western Reserve, right? Anyone have any info that would confirm the presence of Newtons from Woodbridge, Ct, in Ohio, however briefly, around 1840?

Lucinda Stevens, 1810-??? in Grafton, Lorain, Ohio

glatzfam — 5 Sep 2007 9:35:39 GMT

She is alone in the census in 1870, but disappears prior to 1880. I have found the online transcriptions for the Old Belden cemetery for Charles Stevens, her husband, and her children and spouses, where they are buried, but I can not find any record anywhere of the death of Lucinda (Jones) Stevens. She was born 28 Jun 1810 in Tyringham, Berkshire, Mass, and came to Ohio (Mantua) in 1814 with her parents, Reuben & Philenia Jones.

I would be grateful to anyone who may have access to cemetery records that could help me locate her burial site, or death date.

(Noah) Hinman Hurd and Anna Drakeley

msmartins — 4 Sep 2007 9:08:14 GMT

Looking for anyone with informtion on the Noah Hurd family. I believe this is Hinman Hurd who married Anna Drakeley 12 Sep 1802 in New Haven, CT. I could not ever find Hinman Hurd in the census but found Noah and had Hinman's death 16 Sep 1836 in Ohio and found Anna living in Lorain County in 1840.

Noah Hurd is listed in 1820 as Noah H Hurd in Woodbury, CT. Then in 1830, Noah Hurd is listed in Lorain County, OH. He is not listed after that.

I think Horace Hurd, b. ca. 1804 in CT is their first child. Horace married Saphronia Crandel 13 Nov 1828.

Using census records, I believe there are another 6 children (3 sons, 3 daughters), but possibly more.

One son may be Thomas D (possibly Drakeley) Hurd who married Caroline Bassett in Lorain County 13 Nov 1840. It appears he died before 1850, leaving one daughter, Henrietta. Caroline then married Abraham Fuller , so in 1850, Henrietta is listed as Henrietta Fuller. Henrietta Hurd married Dwight Munson Turner 6 May 1867. Interestinly, I found a book reference on Henrietta (Drakeley) Turner stating she was born in Cottage Grove, WI and was the daughter of Thomas Drakeley and Caroline Hurd or Bassett. The Drakeley family on Lorain County did indeed move onto Cottage Grove, but I do not think Henrietta was born there, and as stated above, I think her father was Thomas Drakeley Hurd.

Other possible children:
Anna Hurd who married Caleb S Curtis, 2 Nov 1834
Augusta Hurd (b. 27 Dec 1827, OH)who married Nathan F Frary 29 Dec 1847
Sherman C Hurd (b. 1824, NY-source has Sheldon as father)who married Emily J Cornell 10 Mar 1844
*Emily Ophelia Hurd (b. ca 1807, d. 26 Feb 1830) who married Ezra Squires 11 Dec 1828
*Marietta Hurd (b. ca 1809, CT) who married Ezra Squires 6 Feb 1831
*Catherine Hurd (b. ca 1821,CT) who married William R Taylor 13 Sep 1843

Any help in this will be greatly appreciated.

death certificate

horrocks53 — 14 Sep 2006 8:53:13 GMT

Mary Pollinger/ death 15 July 1928.Lorain,OH Could anyone
in Lorain tell me how to get an uncertified/inexpensive
copy of my gg grandmother's certificate. I am hoping to
find her middle name.
Cathy

The Chronicle-Telegram - Monday June 7 1948

ZilphaAnn — 17 Aug 2007 10:25:26 GMT

MRS. HATTIE A. WELCH
Mrs. Hattie A. Welch, widow of the late George Welch, of 148 Oak street died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 12:13 a.m. today following a lingering illness. Born in Norwalk July 29, 1869, she had lived in Elyria for 40 years coming here from Wakeman.

Surviving are one son, Albert L. Husted of Lorain; one nephew, Charles F. Husted of Elyria and three grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Wainwright Funeral Home where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p..m. with the Rev. Fred E. Ulrich, pastor of Lake Avenue Congregational church officiating. Burial will be made in Wakeman cemetery.

DORA A. NICHOLS
Dora A. Nichols, of 641 West Broad street, died this morning at her home following a brief illness. She was born in Elyria January 15, 1865, the daughter of the late Ora and Adelia Nichols, and had lived here all her life. She was a member of Daughters of American Revolution and First congregational church.

Surviving are two nephews, Homer Nichols of Cleveland and Ralph Nichols of Elyria.

The body will be at the Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home until Tuesday afternoon where friends may call. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the late residence at 641 West Broad street, with the Rev. William A. Leath officiating. Burial will be made in Ridgehill Memorial Park

JACOB NEUMANN
OBERLIN - Jacob Neumann of R.D. 1 Oberlin died at his home on Hallauer road Sunday following an illness of two years.

born in Germany, September 11, 1865, he had lived on the same farm for 50 years. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical church, Elyria.

Surviving him are one son, Rudolph, of R.D. 1 Oberlin and four grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Cowling Sedgeman Funeral Home until noon Wednesday. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the East Oberlin Community church.

Burial will be made in Ridgelawn cemetery, Elyria.

MRS. MILDRED DIGMAN
WAKEMAN - Mrs. Mildred Digman, 45, of R.D. No. 2 Greenwich, was found dead in bed Sunday morning. Death, which came on Mrs. Digman's 27th wedding anniversary, is believed to have resulted from a heart attack.

The deceased is survived by her husband, Kenneth; a daughter, Mrs. A.E. Leach, jr., and a son, Kent, both residing at home; a brother, Harry Grimes of Clarksfield, and a granddaughter.

Funeral services will be conducted at w:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the Clarksfield Methodist church with Rev. G.L. Kettenring of Milan, officiating. Burial will be in the Clarksfield cemetery.

The body is at the L.D. Gerber funeral home in Wakeman.

FRIES FUNERAL
GRAFTON - Funeral services for Frank Fries, 66, who died at Lodi Hospital last Saturday will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Martin's church in Valley City.

Friends may call at the Russell D. Fulton Funeral Home in Grafton.

Survivors include : his wife, Rose; a daughter, Mrs. Calvin Neff of Erhart; two sons, Neil of Elyria and Wilford of Erhart; three grandchildren and one brother, and four sisters, all of Cleveland.

Burial will be made in St. Martin's cemetery.

CHANDLER SERVICES
WELLINGTON - Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh, Pa., for a former Wellington resident, Mrs. Adelaide Starr Chandler.

Additional services will be held at the Andrews Funeral Home at 33 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. W. Dale Cole officiating.

Burial will be made in the family lot in Greenwood cemetery.

She is survived by a daughter, Christine Starr Chandler and brother, John Alden Starr, of New York. She is the daughter of the late Watson and Sarah Starr.

Thaddeus Gilbert, George Gilbert, Bela Gilbert 1830 census Elyria

brackettwilliam — 16 Aug 2007 12:15:39 GMT

In 1830 these three were living in Elyria. Thaddeus and George next to each other and Bela a short distance away. Thaddeus was a Revolutionary War Soldier. Some say he is buried in Lorain County. There is mention of George Gilbert and his wife in a history of Elyria associated with a Methodist Church. I am looking for any information about these three individuals and their families.

Lorain Obituary Look-Up

DMPaszek — 4 Aug 2007 5:19:28 GMT

I am looking for the obituary for Mary M. Knechtel Herrick who died in Elyria 9 Jul 1939. I searched the Elyria Chronical and found obits for her husband Charles F. Herrick and sons, Guilford and Preston but could not find Mary. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Josie Briggs, 1879

amyarmstrong — 3 Aug 2007 7:10:30 GMT

Miss Josie Briggs, aged about twenty-three, committed suicide at Elyria, Sunday.

source: THE RICHLAND STAR (Bellville, Richland, Ohio): 23 October 1879, Vol. III, No. 4

Obit/Death Records for Lorain Ohio

MLH40 — 29 Jun 2007 2:59:08 GMT

I would greatly appreciate anyone with access to obits or death records to locate information on Harry Gilbert Holmes who died in Lorain in 1960. If this is the Harry G. that I'm looking for, he was born in October 9, 1880 in Clinton or Hamilton Cos. Indiana. Any help or information concerning this death record is greatly appreciated.

Obit Lookup for Ralph & Ellinore Moss

CharlotteJohnson96 — 18 Jul 2007 7:28:40 GMT

Need obit lookup for Ralph Moss date of death January 10, 1993 in Elyria, OH and Ellinore Conley Moss check death records all I have is the year 1988, she was born in Calhoun County, WV Thank you very much.

Obit Lookup for Virdia Gertrude Hall

CharlotteJohnson96 — 20 Jul 2007 12:30:52 GMT

Need obit lookup for Virdia Gertrude Hall date of death July 14, 1995 Thank You

Grafton Twp. School

oldohioschools — 17 Jul 2007 3:19:46 GMT

Hello,
I was wondering if anyone knows the year the old Grafton Twp. School on Route 83 near Belden was built and the year it was abandoned? I am working on a website at www.oldohioschools.com and would like to know the years. Thanks!

CERASA family of Lorain

Ricercatore — 15 Dec 2005 7:07:13 GMT

I am looking for information concerning the Cerasa family of Lorain. Thanks.

information on an orphanage in oberlin, Ohio

linette271 — 2 Apr 2002 4:39:23 GMT

My grandma was raised in an orphanage in Oberlin, Ohio in the 1920's and 1930's. If anyone knows the name of the orphanage or any infomation, it would be really appreciated.
Thank You
Linette

William Patterson

SewardRO — 20 Jun 2007 8:36:20 GMT

Hello,

Can anyone tell me where William Patterson is buried? He died in Elyria on August 15, 1901.
His son Francis is of interest too.

Many thanks,
Seward R. Osborne

Case Marriage

jonn_a — 14 Jul 2001 1:20:23 GMT

Looking for Jasper Johnson Case who married Margaret E. Irish ca 1858 in Lorain County, Ohio. They later moved to Nelson County, Kentucky. Margaret lived to be 104 and both are buried in Cedar Creek Cemetery in Nelson County, KY>

Request : from Cleveland St/AmherstCemetery

Encanto59 — 15 Jun 2007 4:18:26 GMT

I have tried to contact a volunteer look-up for this, but no response. If someone goes to the Cleveland Street/Amherst Cemetery in Amherst to research/take photos, I would love to have a photo of the stone/marker for:

Elias J. [E.J.] Mann
SECTION: Amh/BlkRiv; BLOCK: 3 ; LOT: 3 ; GRAVE: 1
FAMNAME: Mann 1ST NAME: E.J. BURIED: E.J. Mann DATES: 1824 - 1907

Maybe you can tell me who else is buried on this lot with him? Most research I have tried to do on my Mann ancestors brings up more questions than answers..

Thank you for your help on this - greatly appreciated.

MARRIAGE NEEDED PLEASE

SUE92846 — 15 Jun 2007 3:34:25 GMT

Looking for a marriage between Anna Wood and a Winfield. May
be Edward Ernest Winfield about 1875-1878. Anna was listed
as married with a 1 yr. old child in the 1880 census, Lorain Co.

Help with Address:1917

L. — 27 Apr 2006 12:59:46 GMT

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I MIGHT FIND OUT WHO OWNED A HOME IN LORAIN, COUNTY OHIO OR WHO LIVED AT THE ADDRESS IN 1917? I HAVE CONTACTED THE AUDITORS OFFICE AND THEY DO NOT KEEP RECORDS THAT FAR BACK.
THE ADRESS IS 903 WEST 17TH ST. LORAIN OHIO.
ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
L.

Michael T. McAndrews--Elyria

suziemarie77 — 8 Apr 2007 4:11:19 GMT

I am trying to locate any information for Michael T. McAndrews. He is my great grand father. I know he was born in Urichsville, Ohio 1-19-1888 and married Harriet Courter, from Essex, New Jersey in 1914-15 and they were divorced by the mid 1930s. Michael and Harriet had possibly 4 children: Howard?, Katherine, Irene, and Patricia. I do believe Michael ended up living with his mother and the Doyle's. From the 1930's til Michael's death 12/21/1951 is a mystery. Any and all help is appreciated! Thank you!

Harper Marriage

schneider_michael — 24 May 2007 1:59:25 GMT

My aunt, Anna Elizabeth Harper (Grafton) was licensed to wed Michael Francis Harper (Lorain) during week of 7 Sep 1907 in Lorain County. Both were Harpers but from different families, unrelated. Family records indicate they were married in Cleveland. Where would I find the actual marriage license?

Harrington Family in Grafton

siemedia — 20 May 2007 11:51:46 GMT

I am looking for information about members of the Abel and Abigail Harrington family which moved to Grafton, Lorain Co. about 1844 from Cattaraugus Co. NY. Abel had died by 1850. That Census showed a son James, age 25 as head of household with his mother Abigail. The other children were Mahlon, Joseph, Josiah, Chester (b. 1838), John (b. 1841), and Elisha (b. 1845 in Ohio). Based on the Dayton, NY Census for 1840, there could have been an older son and one or two daughters. The last name was spelled Herrington in 1840 and Harringtonn in 1850. Abel was probably born in Vermont.

Nichols Family in Grafton

siemedia — 20 May 2007 11:49:40 GMT

LOHR family

skylarheartbinder — 12 May 2007 11:22:36 GMT

Looking for any info on a Murven and Anna(nee Franke) Lohr that lived in Lorain county off and on in the early 1900's. They eventually left all their children at the Green Acres Orphanage in Oberlin, OH.

Adoption - Mark Green

skylarheartbinder — 12 May 2007 11:20:40 GMT

Looking for a Mark Allen Green (birth name,not sure if it was changed)that was given up for adoption in 1973.

Obit lookup please

countrygal5943 — 14 Apr 2007 3:40:48 GMT

Would someone be able to locate 2 obits for me please. I am looking for obits for William G. Beam d. 22 Apr. 1960 and his wife Harriet Tilley Beam d. 28 Aug. 1961 in Lorain, OH. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

PAGE/PAIGE family of Russia, Lorain Cty

arncar — 7 Mar 2004 4:42:34 GMT

Seeking info re PAGE family who came to Russia, Lorain in abt 1834. Leonard Page and wife Rozella Reed Page had abt 14 children Orville, Mary, Harriett, Charles, William, Leonard, Rozella, Helen, Jonathan, Sarah, ?Almer, Julia, Caroline and Emily.

Alonzo B & Luther M Sage Lorain Co., Ohio

preese125 — 13 Mar 2005 1:26:18 GMT

I recently discovered many wonderful Sage pictures posted on the Lorain Co., Ohio web site. In trying to match them with my records I uncovered one inconsistency. I am asking for any help resolving the issue.

Russ Sage has posted pictures of Alonzon Blossom Sage (1819-1869) and Luther Madison Sage (1827- ) suggesting they are brothers. http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eohlorain/pictures/SageAlnzLth.htm

Russ suggests they are sons of I isaac Sage and Anna Rice.
However, the Charles H Sage (CHS) genealogy does not list Luther among the children of Isaac. Furthermore he has Isaac’s wife as Polly Rice. [Another source suggests her name was Mary.]

CHS does report that Charles Rice Sage (son of Isaac) had a son Luther M b. 1827. He also has Charles Rice Sage married to Ann Rice.

If CHS is correct Alonzo would be Luther’s uncle not his brother.

I am also curious about the relationship if any between Charles Rice Sage’s wife Ann Rice and Charles’ mother, Polly Rice.

Can anyone help straighten this out.

Source: Charles H. Sage, Genealogical Record of the Descendants of David Sage, Charles H. Sage, Pub 1919 Batavia, NY. pg. 23.

OBIT-Peter LINDEN-1941

Kim Slone — 25 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Newspaper clipping extracted from the scrapbook of Mildred LINDEN WITTCOP

Newspaper unknown. The date Jan 7, 1941 was handwritten on the newspaper clipping.

NATIVE OF COUNTY, 85, DIES HERE
Peter LINDEN Succumbs to Long Illness

Peter LINDEN, 85, died in the home of his sister, Mrs. Catherine SCHULLER, 613 W. 24th-st, at 1:30pm yesterday following a lengthy illness. Linden was born in Avon and had been a Lorain-co. resident all his life. He was a member of St. Joseph's church. Survivors include five sons, Nicholas, and Casper of Norwalk, Paul of Amherst, Ambrose and Albert, both of Lorain; two brothers, Paul and John, both of Elyria; two sister, Mrs. SCHULLER and Mrs. Casper KOCH, Albion, Mich.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Reidy and Scanlan funeral home where it will remain until Friday when funeral services will be held at St. Joseph's church at 9 am with Rev. J. N. ROHNER, pastor, officiating. burial will be in Calvary cemetery.

Marcus Spencer Bartlett

Cheryl Proctor — 13 Mar 2006 8:07:11 GMT

I am looking for information about my ggggrandfather, Marcus Spencer Bartlett. He shows up in the census for Lorain County in 1850, 1860, 1870 &1880. Death date is 1896, but I haven't been able to locate an obit. He was married to Julia Ann Coykendall, who died in 1869. Julia Ann is buried in Camden Cemetery in Wellington, OH, but I cannot find a record of his burial. Marcus married a second time in 1870 to Elmira Webster. To my knowledge, they stayed in the area. I have looked in the cemetery indexes for Lorain County and haven't found Marcus listed. Where else should I look?

I am considering coming to Lorain County in the near future and would like to know where genealogical records are kept, and what the hours are that I may use the information.

Thank you.

Scott Families

mamaburk — 22 Mar 2007 5:45:15 GMT

Richard C. Scott died in 1940, leaving his wife Julia M. and children Evelyn M. and Charles W. I would like to find out more about the children of this family. Did they marry, and have children? Thank you.

MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION

leebu — 18 Mar 2007 4:00:59 GMT

I am searching for the information about a marriage in Elyria-Lorain-Ohio. I would like the information on the application for a marriage between Andrew John Kochman and Mary/Mae-last name unknown. They were married 6 September 1924. Andrew was a widower and Mary was either divorced or widowed.
Any and all assistance will be gratefully appreciated.
Thank you,
Linda

Gravestone pics, Westwood Cemetery, Oberlin, OH

carolinemurray41 — 17 Mar 2007 5:14:09 GMT

Would it please be possible for someone to get gravestone pictures from my 3gr grandparents graves?
Rev. Oliver May BROWN d. 25 Nov 1910, buried 28 Nov 1910 Lot 70, Blk K #1, Westwood Cemetery, Oberlin, Lorain, OH. He was a Major in 3rd OH volunteer Cavalry during the Civil War.
Also his wife's gravestone: Celia Mariett (Burrall) BROWN d.
22 Apr 1908, also buried in Westwood.
Thank you for reading my request.

Elyria - Lookup help Cronical Telegram1960-1976

GGG_Daughter — 8 Mar 2007 9:19:22 GMT

Angel sent info possibly (?) on Wayne Euchner regards articals for 18/2/1960 and 2/2/1965 and 30/3/1967 and 6/61967 and 22/1/1968 amd 17/31969 and 7/61970 and 31/101972 and 3/5/1973 and 16/4/1976 and 23/5/1976
I have a copy of the 16/10/1931 in connection with Muriel Ruth Jackson Law Suite - My Wayne was born around 1902 to John and Mary (Mollie Stauffer) and played the piano and married Muriel. Any leads on the information wuld be appreciated. I am not an ancestry member. Thanks Kelly

Mrs. Loantha Bentley and Henry Converse

EdwinBentley — 8 Mar 2007 3:41:12 GMT

Seek information about Mrs. Loantha Bentley who married Henry Converse 1 Aug. 1842 in Lorain Co. They were in the 1850 and 1860 censuses for Lorain Co. He was born c.1783 in CT and she according to the 1860 census was b. c.1809, NY. Two of her probable children were Permelia Bentley b.c.1827, NY who m. Hiram Elliott in Lorain Co. 25 Aug. 1845 and Hannah Maria Bentley b.c. 1835,NY who m. 1 July 1852 in Lorain Co. Benjamin W. Loveland.
Was Mrs. Loanatha Bentley the widow of Lewis Bentley who married 19 March 1826 in Saratoga Co.,NY Luantia Eighmie?

Elyria City Directories

vagardendeb1 — 1 Mar 2007 12:11:25 GMT

Can any other Lorain County researchers help me locate Elyria City directories? I am looking for Elyria directories from 1880 – 1900. This is what I have found:

1896 –Hicks Library @ Lorain Historical Society,
and also at Library of Congress

1894 - Brigham Young University
1889 - Hicks Library @ Lorain Historical Society
1885 - Brigham Young University

Can anyone provide sources for directories between 1880-1900?

John Mueller/Bechstein Cheese & Butter Business

Kay — 8 Aug 2006 1:38:44 GMT

Does anyone have documentation of a cheese/butter business in South Amherst corner of S. Lake and Rt 113 between the years 1887 and 1900? My mom and uncle remember their grandmother and gfather having this business but I cannot find any documentation either an ad or old picture, deed, etc. I also cannot find documentation that they even lived in the area at that time but again mom and her brother remember and we have visited the farm house they remember on S. Lake south of Rt 113. Thanks!!!!

Charles Steven Koves Obit

mabeone — 5 Feb 2007 10:27:35 GMT

Mr. Charles Steven Koves, 65, of Dobson, NC passed away unexpectedly on Thursday January 25, 2007.

He was born in Lorain County, Ohio on August 8, 1941 to the late Joseph and Irene Kowalek Koves and was a member of Divine Redeemer Catholic Church of Boonville. Mr. Koves was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a self employed Property Manager. He received his Bachelors Degree from Central Michigan University and was a loving, devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife Rose Marie Hudak Koves of the home; a daughter and son-in law, Michelle and David Souther of Wilmington, NC; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Tim Koves of Wilmington, NC and Tim and Killi Koves of Raleigh, NC; two grandchildren, Ryan and Grace Koves of Raleigh, NC; a special friend Wayne Peelee.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Koves was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Koves.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Moody-Davis Funeral Home of Dobson is serving the Koves family

www.moodyfuneralservices.com online January 25, 2007

*Jeff Killen?? Anyone know him??

jen42302 — 30 Jan 2007 4:37:55 GMT

I am desperately trying to find an address for a friend of mine that is in the military. I know that his family is from lorain ohio and i am hoping that someone can help me out!! I miss him so much!!

COTTON in Elyria twp, 1830s

kthompsn — 7 Jan 2007 11:21:35 GMT

Looking for any info concerning a COTTON family that moved to Elyria twp around 1833. At least one member, G. W. Cotton, is supposed to be buried in Garfield Cemetery, Elyria. In 1867, G.W.'s daughter Mara married Nicholas Laubenthal. If there are any online cemetery indices, county census records, plat maps, death indices, marriage indices, etc., please send mr the URLs.

Thanks,
Kenneth Thompson
Moline Acres (north StLouis County) MO

Frank Prochaska & Frances Perina

dutchmanpa — 10 Aug 2002 12:58:42 GMT

looking to find any information on this family they had a daughter Frances Prochaska b 14 Aug 1898 , Lorain, Ohio

Any help would be fine

St Marys Cemetery(Diedrick)

tlskip11 — 28 May 2002 11:59:39 GMT

Trying to find the listing for the Diedrick family.I know they are buried in St Mary's Cem.They are John,Harry,Peter.And many more but can't find them.Can someone help?
Thanks
You may E-Mail me at Tlskip1@msn.com

Amherst, Ohio Train Wreck March 1916

Not_A_Relative — 31 Dec 2006 5:13:26 GMT

Amherst, Ohio Train Wreck March 1916

http://www.gendisasters.com/data1/oh/trains/amherst-trainwre...

Dead & injured from Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, New York, Connecticut, and Toronto, Canada

Surnames of the dead and injured: Ash, Aish, Andrews, Bennor, Bell, Bishop, Bonnel, Boyle, Briggs, Bradly, Brownlee, Casmer, Cameron, Cross, Deroy, Don, Easton, Fruchtman, Gablin, Geraghty, Gregg, Griffin, Gromace, Grau, Haddad, Heman, Hearn, Helta [Helty?], Hokal, Holloway, Joseph, Keller, Kosmoch, Kubie, Kukie, Laskobica, Lawrence, Leroy, Lofkovitz, Mahoney, Mann, McCormack, Nelson, Obbah, Ojonta, Obdah, Ojanea, Osman, Patterson, Peabody, Porea, Prymmer Prymurer, Risey, Roseberg, Turner, Tarea, Voltz, Waalyi, Waalyn, Weaver, Wesselt [Wesseh?], White, Winer, Wright,

Also mentioned: Maiston, Reiter, Hess, Ernst

More Ohio Train Wrecks & Other disasters at
http://www.gendisasters.com

HOUSE IN LORAIN

boricua19552003 — 8 Dec 2006 8:06:03 GMT

IM DOING A RESEARCH OF MY HOUSE OF A FAMILY THAT USE TO LIVE IN MY ADDRESS .I FOUND 1 GRANDSON ,WHO LIVED IN THIS HOUSE AND WHO S GRANDPARENT S OWNED IT IN THE 1940. (2ND OWNER )I KNOW THAT A FERDINAND C.MEYER WAS THE 1ST OWNER ,ANY FAMILY THAT ARE LIVING RELATED TO HIM?YEARS 1900 TO 1933.HIS MOTHER WAS JOANNA MEYER.BOTH DECEASED.3RD OWNER WAS FRANCIS D.SHEPPARD FROM 1960 TO 1966,4TH OWNER WAS WILLIAM LANE 1966 TO 1989.ALL I WANT OT KNOW HE ANYONE HAS HISTORY ABOUT THE HOUSE.THANK YOU .PLEASE EMAIL ME AT boricua19552003@yahoo.com

obit Lookup

william_hackmack — 20 Nov 2006 2:45:20 GMT

Would anybody be able to do an obit lookup for me.
He is my mothers cousin. His name is Clarence Welsh and he died in June 1986 at about the age of 88. He was born in Illinois.
Bill

death or obit look up

pam — 14 Nov 2006 1:43:48 GMT

Would someone be able to find out for me if "Jenny" Scheffel Marshall died in Elyria around 1954 or 1955 (I think in July)? That segment of the death index is not available to me outside Lorain Co. Her nephew who is now dead told me she would have been 97 on the day she was buried. The 1900 census for Ottawa Co. says she was born Jul of 1858. She was in Elyria when her brother died in 1941. I went to Columbus to the Bureau of Vital Statistics, but they did not have her listed-at least as "Jenny" Marshall. I don't know what first name she might have had. She was married to William Marshall; I don't think she had remarried before dying. Thank you for any help.

Death and/or Burial Info. for Martha Hindman

MaryBethAdams — 31 Oct 2006 4:35:24 GMT

Martha Hindman, born in August 1871 in Brooke County, WV, moved to Lorain County after her husband died. She was a school teacher and lived in the town of Lorain. The last info. I have on her is from the 1930 census.

Any help would be appreciated.

Medina Co. Genealogical Society Meeting & Program

RTHyde — 6 Nov 2006 11:07:50 GMT

The Medina County Genealogical Society will meet for their monthly Membership Meeting and Program on Sunday, November 12th, 2006 at the Inn of Medina, 100 Highpoint Drive, Medina, Ohio.

A social time begins a 1:30 PM followed by our speaker presentation "Genealogy Resources in Fairview Park Regional Library" by Christie Wiggins, Genealogy Reference Specialist at 2:00 PM. Learn about the excellent genealogy resources little known by Medina County researches.

After the presentation an important MCGS business meeting will be held including election of Officers for the term or 2007-2008.

Contact Robert Hyde at 330-725-4467 for more information or directions to this monthly meeting.