Marion - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: isaac smith mary woods

thomasker2 — 2013-06-09 21:46:38Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.
1940 is the last available census at this time.

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"
Immigration date is not recorded

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

1850 -
Name: Francis M Smith
Age: 2
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1850: Greenville, Darke, Ohio
Gender: Male

Isaac Smith 28, VA - farmer
Mary Smith 30, KY
John W Smith 4, OH
Francis M Smith 2, OH
Ann E Smith 8m, OH
Harrison Smith 18, IND

This is as muchinfo as you can get from the census records.

Re: isaac smith mary woods

millerd161 — 2013-06-09 03:58:51Z

I have some information on this line, but no generations further back than Isaac Smith and Mary Woods. I have their birth and death years and places and the names and a lot of info for 9 of their children (one of their daughters, Sarah I. Smith's obituary stated that she was preceded in death by 9 brothers and 2 sisters).

Let me know what you're looking for and I'll try to help. Or maybe since you posted this question you've found more and are in a position to help me! :)

Have a great day; I'll wait to hear back from you.
Natalie Jackson

Help with the Preston Family

stljenandjon — 2013-06-07 18:51:31Z

Looking for information on William Preston born abt 1788 in England that married Ann Powell and had 8 children. I believe they came to America around 1824 and he is said to have died in Big Mountain, OH around 1830. His wife remarried his younger brother, Robert Preston born (1796-1878) and they had 2 more children. I have seen a bio written on Robert Prestons son, also named Robert Preston. It gives info on Robert but not William. I've heard the Prestons were the first pioneers of Marion and Hardin County. I have family info that says William was buried at Big Island, but haven't found his grave or any other info on him. If he was truly one of the first people there, you would think there would be something else written about him. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Robert Lee Almendinger 1940-2013 b. Prospect, Ohio

Contribution — 2013-06-06 11:01:29Z

Robert Lee Almendinger

CONCORD, NC: Robert Lee Almendinger, 73, of Concord, North Carolina passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Tucker Hospice House after a brief illness.

Robert was born on January 5, 1940 in Prospect, OHIO the son of the late Clifford H. and Betty Cameron Almendinger.

He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Whirlpool Corp. in Marion, OHIO after many years of service.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 37 years, Janis Rife Almendinger; his step-daughter, Aimee Springer-Peacock and husband, Larry of Concord, NC; his daughter, Penni Almendinger of Prospect, OH; his sister, Mary Ann Emmons of LaRue, OH; his niece and nephew, Julie and Travis Emmons and many other loving relatives.

A memorial service will be held at Boyd-Born Funeral Home in Marion, OH. At 2:00 PM on Monday, April 15, 2013.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home after the memorial service.

Dorothy J. Almendinger Best Norris

Contribution — 2013-06-06 10:54:18Z

MCCONNELSVILLE: Dorothy J. Best Norris 93, of McConnelsville, Ohio passed away at 4 :00 a.m. June 5, 2013 at Riverside Landing Health Center in McConnelsville.

She was born April 10, 1920 in Marion County, Ohio the daughter of the late Grover G. Almendinger and Ruth A. Reynolds Almendinger.
She was a member of the Malta United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two daughters Sally A. (Randy) Tompkins of Zanesville, Ohio, Pamala A. (Roger) Rainer of Caldwell, Ohio; two sons Roger L. (Sandra) Best of Statts Mill, W.Va. and Danny S (Susanne) Best of McConnelsville, OH; several grandchildren , several great- grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren; sisters Mary Clawson of McConnelsville and Betty White of Malta.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Robert W. Best and her second husband Raymond W. Norris; two sons Rance C. Best and Robert William Best Jr.; sisters Geraldine Reed and Freda Ruth Bankes; and one brother Ben Almendinger.

Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Miller-Huck Funeral Home in McConnelsville where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013 with Pastor Galen Finley officiating.

She will be laid to rest next to her first husband in Malta Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.miller-huck.com.

Published in the Times Recorder on June 6, 2013

Sherry J. Carothers Denman

Contribution — 2013-06-04 12:15:50Z

LARUE: Sherry Joan Denman, age 79, of LaRue, Ohio died Tuesday May 28, 2013 at the DeWolfe House in Marion, Ohio.

She was born May 1, 1934 near LaRue, Ohio to the late Carl C. and Irma M. (Blue) Carothers.

On November 25, 1959 she married Joel Edwin Denman and he survives.

Sherry graduated from LaRue High School in 1952 and The Ohio State University in 1957 with a degree in Medical Illustration.
She was employed by Mt. Carmel Hospital and later by Howard Swink Advertising in Marion.
A talented artist, Sherry loved working with oil paints and watercolors, as well as photography and pencil sketches.
She loved classical music and everything outdoors: hiking, cycling, running, animals, and life on the farm. She especially enjoyed introducing "city people" to the farm and to nature.

Also surviving are a daughter, Darcy (Wade) Lallathin of LaRue; two brothers, Robert Carothers of Paulding, Ohio, and James R. (Pat) Carothers of LaRue; a sister, Bonnie (Francis) Glenn of Delaware, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Carothers.

Friends may call at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home 210 S. High St. LaRue, Ohio on Thursday June 6, from 11:00 AM until service time at 1:00 PM.
Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation in Sherry's name to the Marion Tallgrass Trail.

Make a secure online donation to the Prairie Parks Foundation, http://www.marioncountyparks.info/index_files/donate.htm or mail your donation to, Prairie Parks Foundation P.O. Box 651 Marion, Ohio. 43301.

Remembrances or Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.

Re: George Barnes Born 1830 in Marion County, OH

AmyVaughn51 — 2013-06-02 07:07:26Z

Hi Cathi,
I unfortunately do not know what township he was born in Marion County. I have scrolled through each township in Marion County for the years 1830, 1840 and 1850 and have written down all families with the last name of Barnes. It has been several months since I did that and right now (2:00 a.m.) I can't seem to find my notes. I will look for them in the morning and see which townships had the most families with the surname of Barnes. Sorry if I am not making sense...I need some sleep. Thank you so much for your response! I will get back to you soon!

Amy

Re: George Barnes Born 1830 in Marion County, OH

AmyVaughn51 — 2013-06-02 06:58:52Z

My source for that statement is from my personal family documents. The information didn't come from searching records on the internet/ancestry.

Re: George Barnes Born 1830 in Marion County, OH

mclbaskets — 2013-06-02 02:47:43Z

Amy,
Do you know which township he lived in?
I have had some success looking at Marion County marriage records and working back from there when I find that last name in the time period when there might be siblings who married. If you know which township he was in you can also look at land records for both Marion and Delaware counties. If you think his parents might have stayed in Marion County when he left for points west you might find that last name on one of the plat maps.
There are no birth or death records, and I have never had any success finding church records, even when I know which church the family was associated with.
I am mostly familiar with Marion Twp. and Grand Prairie Twp. I will look tomorrow and see if I find a Barnes. I am not in Ohio, so I have limited resources.
Cathi

Re: George Barnes Born 1830 in Marion County, OH

thomasker2 — 2013-06-01 16:09:36Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

What is your source for this statement - "He was born on 22 Apr 1830 in Marion County, Ohio."????????????????????

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"
Immigration date is not recorded

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

OH Vital Records -
. Ohio law established the Bureau of Vital Statistics on December 20, 1908. On that date, the mandatory registration of birth and death certificates occurred. Since that time, all birth and death certificates have been registered through our office.

Prior to September 7, 1949, marriages were record at the county probate courts as each county was formed. At that time, an index of all Ohio marriages was not maintained. It was not until 1949, that a statewide index of marriages that occurred in Ohio was created at the state level with the Ohio Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics. While the state Office of Vital Statistics maintains indexes of all marriages, the county probate courts where the married couples applied for their license is where the official marriage certificate resides.

statement source -
Mark Kassouf
Assistant State Registrar/Chief Fraud Officer
Ohio Department of Health
Office of Vital Statistics

1910 -
Name: George Barnes
Age in 1910: 79
Birth Year: abt 1831
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1910: Tecumsch, Shawnee, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married = 43
Spouse's Name: Harriett Barnes
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio

George Barnes 79, OH
Harriett Barnes 61, OH - 4 children
Ray Barnes 41, ILL
David O Barnes 39, ILL

1850 -
Name: George Barnes
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1850: Franklin, Kendall, Illinois
Gender: Male

John McCloud 43
Perlina McCloud 37
Jonathan McCloud 17
Julia Emma 10
Platt Emma 12
John Emma 7
James Emma 5
Jermiah Emma 5
Simeon Emma 2
George Barnes 21, OH

Linda Lou Richardson Aberts

Contribution — 2013-05-30 12:06:25Z

MANSFIELD: Linda Lou Aberts, 69, of Mansfield, Ohio died Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Winchester Terrace Nursing Home following an extended illness.

She was born January 15, 1944 in Marion, Ohio to the late Roland and Edith Richardson, the youngest of 14 children.

Linda was an avid reader, enjoyed being outdoors, tending to her garden, featuring her favorite flowers-lilies and irises.
Possessing a contagious smile, Linda put her family first in all she did and was a wonderful cook, most notably remembered for her homemade gravies.
She was a member of First Wesleyan Church.

Linda is survived by her children, Leonard A. (LaLani) Aberts, Jr., Sherri L. Aberts and Jenny (Jeff) Lozier; nine grandchildren, Justin, Nick, Raychelle, Devon, Aimee and Adrain Aberts and Shelby, Dakota and Anna Lozier; three great-grandchildren, Ava Lozier, Julian Aberts and baby, Mason on the way; several brothers; and nieces and nephews, Tom Schrack, Sr., Tim Schrack, Sarah Phillips, Maria Schrack and Jimmy Traxler.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard A. Aberts, Sr. whom she married December 1, 1962.

Friends and family may visit from 4-6 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2013 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home with additional visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Memorial Park.

Online guest registry at www.wappner.com

Sally Ann Indoe

Contribution — 2013-05-22 11:56:15Z

Sally Ann Indoe

Sally Ann Indoe, age 83, of Marion, Ohio departed this life, Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2013, at the Morning View Care Center following an extended illness.

On October 1, 1929, Sally Ann was born in Lima, Ohio, one of two children of the late Frederick and Hazel (Grant) Fisher.
She graduated from Lima South High School in the Class of 1948.

Growing up, Sally Ann was a member of the Lima Grace Methodist Church, and one summer they took a trip as a church to Lakeside Methodist Institute. The Epworth United Methodist Church of Marion also sent a group, with a young man, Richard "Dick" Indoe, joining them. Sally Ann and Dick quickly became friends, and knew they had something special between the two of them. Following the church conference, they continued their relationship by seeing each other every other Sunday after church and sending each other countless letters. After three years of their long distance relationship, they were united in marriage on July 31, 1949, at the Lima Grace Methodist Church parsonage. They have cherished their 63 years of marriage, dancing every chance they could, and lovingly raising two daughters together, Carol and Connie.

With "music being in her blood", Sally Ann loved to both sing and dance. For nearly 60 years, she enjoyed being a part of the Marion Civic Chorus and singing in their musical, The Messiah. Dancing every opportunity she could, she and Dick danced with their friends at Milano's in Columbus for well over 15 years and with the Par Dance Club, which they were past presidents of.
Her favorite dances were the electric slide and the Macarena, which she always thought was called the "Macaroni".
When dancing as a couple, their favorite dance together was the waltz. They truly were "amazing dancers".

Dedicated to her church family, Sally Ann was a faithful member of the Epworth United Methodist Church, where she had served as their choir librarian for many years and was past president of the Epworth Women Society.
She also was a past member of the Y-Mennett's Club.

With a love for playing euchre, Sally Ann was a member of the "Town & Country" Euchre Club for many years, and she had served as their treasurer.

Despite being a little cantankerous and ornery, Sally Ann was a very loving and positive person, who was the pillar of her family. One of a kind, there will never be another Sally Ann Indoe.

She will be dearly missed by her husband, Dick Indoe; her daughter, Connie (Robert) King; two grandchildren: Sara Williams and Ryan King; two great-grandchildren: Cameron and Cassidy Williams; a son-in-law, Dick Moore of Prospect; a brother-in-law, Tom (Jewell) Indoe; a sister-in-law, Nancy Jo Dasher, both of Marion; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Including her parents, Sally Ann was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Moore on December 12, 2012; her brother, Grant (Ruth) Fisher; and brother-in-law, Gene Dasher.

The Indoe family will greet friends from 10 a.m. to Noon on Friday, May 24, 2013, at the Denzer-Farison-Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home, 360 E. Center St., Marion, OH.
Services celebrating her life will follow at Noon, with Rev. Daniel Kiger officiating.
Burial will follow in Marion Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Epworth United Methodist Church, c/o Church Choir, 249 E. Center St., Marion, OH 43302.

Denzer-Farison-Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home is honored to have been chosen to serve Sally Ann's family and your private condolences may be expressed to them by visiting www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

Lewis W. Clay

Contribution — 2013-05-10 11:33:54Z

GREEN VALLEY, AZ: Lewis W. Clay of Green Valley, AZ and formerly from Marion, Ohio passed away May 6, 2013.

He is survived by his wife Nancy L. Clay.

Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Christena Clay of Freeport, Ohio and his sister, Mary Ellen Clay of Columbus, Ohio.

He is survived by his cousins, Dr. Paul and Jane Morton of Columbus, Ohio, Corley Byras of Bowdoin, Maine and Frances Howell of Cambridge, Ohio.

He was employed for 15 years by Marion Power Shovel Co. and 15 years by the IRS in Cincinnati.
He was a graduate of Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio and served 2 years in the Army.

While in Marion, Mr. Clay and his wife Nancy were active members of Marion Community Theatre.
He was also a member of the Green Valley Chapter of the retired Federal employees, The Valley Players Theatre Assn. and the Eastern States Club.

Remembrances to: Muskingum University, 163 Stormont ST. New Concord, Ohio 43762.
.

Published in the The Marion Star on May 10, 2013

Ida Benice Burton Brown

Herschel128 — 2013-04-20 00:40:54Z

our names are Brenda and Brittany and we are looking for our grandmother Ida Brown which is Maggie Belchers sister we have been looking for her for almost 10 yrs and we are trying to see if you are able to help us or if someone in maggies family is able to help us please email us back at lathonphillips01@yahoo.com either way and let us know she has great grandchildren that she has never meet and we are ao worried about her we just want to know if she is ok and to be able to hear her voice or know any information on her so please ,she a daughter of The Late Charles Burton of Greenup co,ky

George Barnes Born 1830 in Marion County, OH

AmyVaughn51 — 2013-03-21 19:41:07Z

I am searching for the parents/siblings of my GGGrandfather, George Barnes. He was born on 22 Apr 1830 in Marion County, Ohio and died on 31 Oct 1913 in Topeka, Kansas. If anyone can help...please let me know.
Thank you,
Amy (Kauffman) Vaughn

Mrs. Edward Rowlands, 1913

amyarmstrong — 2013-03-14 19:23:54Z

Mrs. Edward Rowlands died at her home in Marion, Sunday morning, at 9 o'clock. Mrs. Rowlands is a sister-in-law of Charles and Alfred D. Rowlands, the well-known furniture men. Funeral services will be held in Lima, Tuesday morning. [Mansfield (OH) Daily Shield: 17 February 1913]

Jacob and Melinda Young

lindadickey99 — 2013-03-04 00:29:01Z

They are in Marion County in the 1860 Census. There is a court record filed on 2/11/1863 for his estate. Seeking details.

Marion County Research

11944 — 2013-02-20 16:43:19Z

I need a researcher for Marion County.
I have the information, but need complete copy of document.
Will pay for time and copies.
Please respond if you can help
Thanks

Re: Western Galaxy Newspaper

11944 — 2013-02-17 01:19:40Z

Marion Star & other Marion Co newspapers are on the ancestry newspaper list but they don't go back to 1824-1833, is the problem.
I'm just leery of sites where you have to pay before you can see actually see what sources they have. $10.00 is not out of line...just don't think they have what I want since no other source like (familysearch) has it either. Have to see if Marion CC cashed my check and go from there, its been 3 weeks will give it another week and will consult another source.
Thanks for your help and suggestions

Re: Western Galaxy Newspaper

ThelmaTomlinson — 2013-02-16 20:32:35Z

I know Al Potts is charging now. I thought $10 for one month was reasonable with the price of gasoline but unfortunately I live in MI and can't be feet on the ground for her. My Grandad was a printer at the Marion Star newspaper. I have searched his site as my Grandma was born and married in Marrion Co.
Thelma Shoemaker Tomlinson

Re: Western Galaxy Newspaper

11944 — 2013-02-16 14:31:03Z

Thanks for info, but heritagepursuit charges, and I don't want to subscribe to another genealogy list. I have been very disappointed in the past with some of the sites, saying they have records and then after you pay they refer you to a free site, or they don't have anything of real info at all.
I will try Prs. Hayes Library to see if they have the records I need.
Thanks

Re: Western Galaxy Newspaper

11944 — 2013-02-16 14:09:57Z

Thank you, I live in Florida so I will have to find someone, will try the Genealogy society in that area with hopes...I sent a check & SASE to the County Clerk for copies, and was wondering if I was going to hear from them its been 3 weeks. Guess Not. I would gladly pay someone to get copies that is no problem. Thank you again. Judy

Re: Western Galaxy Newspaper

stude66 — 2013-02-16 13:53:01Z

Al Potts IS charging for his site. But I don't think these records are on the site.

Re: Western Galaxy Newspaper

stude66 — 2013-02-16 13:51:02Z

Judy, I *think* that these actions would have been heard in Marion County's "Chancery Court" which handled these matters. To get the record, you wold need to find a researcher who could go to the Clerk of Courts office and go through the Chancery records. Clerk of Courts employees won't and can't do it because they are busy with their jobs, and they are really busy.

If you do find someone locally, assuming you aren't local, then it would be fair to assume that you should reimburse them for their time and costs.

Re: Western Galaxy Newspaper

11944 — 2013-02-15 23:05:47Z

Thank you for the suggestions
Judy

Re: Western Galaxy Newspaper

ThelmaTomlinson — 2013-02-15 22:28:21Z

This site use to be free and has a lot of info http://www.heritagepursuit.com/. Also you could try President Hayes library.
I have been away from researching and about to begin again so good luck.
"Tootsie" Shoemaker Tomlinson
thelmamarie55@gmail.com

Western Galaxy Newspaper

11944 — 2013-02-15 21:33:11Z

Western Galaxy Newspaper Vol 1, Saturday, June 29, 1833 Abstract Marion County, Ohio from: Early Marion County Ohio Newspapers 1824-1843 copies by Mrs W.A. Marshall
reads:
To Creditors of Gideon Buck, an insolvent debtor, house will be sold on 20th July, subject to right of dower, belonging to the wife of Erastus G. Buck. John Wick Comm for Insolvents.

Does anyone have access to these records and help me get a copy of the complete record or any source where I can get a copy?
Thanks for any help or suggestions
Judy

David Booker 1930-2013

Contribution — 2013-02-05 15:21:05Z

COLUMBUS: David Booker, age 82 formerly of Marion, Ohio passed away Friday, February 1, 2013 at Mt.Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born June 2, 1930 in Marion, Ohio to the late Harry and Ruby (Hale) Booker.
In April of 1962 he married Mildred (Woods) Booker, she preceded him in death in 1968.
David was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving from 1950-1962.

He is survived by his brother, Harry Booker of Denver, Colorado and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four brothres, Charles, Philip, Plez and Leroy; two sisters, Harriett and Helen.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 1 PM at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home, Pastor Michael Wade officiating.
Burial to follow at Marion Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 12 - 1 PM at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com

Re: Orchard Hospital

stude66 — 2013-01-30 15:43:23Z

I'd try Hardin County. Just a hunch. Let us know what you find!

Re: Orchard Hospital

MHWorkman — 2013-01-30 00:25:08Z

Thank you both for your input. Perhaps the hospital was instead in Wyandot or Hardin county. She was buried in Marion County, but the obituary only provides "Orchard hospital" as the place of death.

Thanks again,
Marjean

Re: Orchard Hospital

stude66 — 2013-01-29 18:26:22Z

Marjean, in all my research I have never found an Orchard Hospital in Marion or Marion County.

Re: Orchard Hospital

graver62 — 2013-01-29 13:13:31Z

I've never heard of any reference to Orchard Hospital in Marion city or county. Sorry!

Orchard Hospital

MHWorkman — 2013-01-28 19:27:23Z

I have an obituary from 1919 stating the person died at Orchard hospital. I believe this was either in Marion or Wyandot county. Would anyone remember the location of "Orchard hospital" in the 1919 time period?

Thanks,
Marjean

Russell John Smith

Contribution — 2013-01-23 16:41:47Z

Russell John Smith, 90 years old, of Marion, Ohio passed away January 22, 2013, in the loving care of the Kingston Residence of Marion, Ohio and hospice.

Russell was born to Delbert and Artie (Kincaid) Smith on July 1, 1922 and was the oldest of five brothers and three sisters.

He was married for 66 years to the late Mary Margaret (Townsend) Smith before her passing in 2008.

Russell graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1940. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1942, serving in WWII.
He served on the USS Jason Repair Ship, working on aircraft carriers, battleships, and cruisers.

He was employed by the Erie Lackawanna/ConRail Railroad for over 40 years.
While living on Nye St., he was a well-known sign painter for several years.
He was also a talented painter, crafter, and in his younger years a Golden Gloves Boxer .

Russell and Mary had three children, David (JoAnn) of Caledonia, OH, Wayne (Joyce Collins) of Pennsylvania, and Janice (Dennis) Kelleher of Canal Fulton, OHIO; they have eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Calling hours for Russell will be held from 4 to 7PM Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors.
The Marion County United Veterans Council will hold Military Honors at 10:30 AM Friday, January 25, 2013 at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors followed by funeral services with Pastor Floyd Radebaugh officiating.
Burial will follow at the Caledonia Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Kingston of Marion's Activities Fund or Marion Union Station Association.

Condolences may be expressed at www.gunderhallandfolk.com

Marjorie G. Callahan Fields 1923-2013

Contribution — 2013-01-11 15:01:00Z

MARION: Marjorie G. Fields, age 89, of Marion, Ohio died Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at Kingston of Marion.

Marge was born on November 23, 1923 to the late P.F. and Mabel (Hunter) Callahan in Marion.
She graduated from Harding High School in 1941 and retired from the Records Office at the Ohio State University Marion.
In 1943 she married Elta Jr. Fields, who preceded her in death on September 3, 1997.

She is survived by two sons, John (Anne) Fields of Wilmington, Delaware and Bruce (Diann) of Macedonia, OHIO; five grandchildren, Kevin (Francie) Fields, Jennifer (Michael) Vitucci, Meredith (Andre Lennertz) Fields, Andrew Fields, and Christine (Gearrard) Esposito; two great grandchildren, Max Hunter Fields and Anthony Elta Vitucci; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Marge is preceded in death by her brothers, Harold, Warren, and Leslie Callahan, and sisters, Lucille Iler, Isabelle Barkley and Annabelle Latimore.

She was a lifelong member of Epworth Church, Marion Senior Center, OSUM Alumni, Thursday Book Club, and formerly volunteered at the Palace Theatre.

Memorial contributions may be made to OSUM Scholarship Fund (Ted Myers Fund), the Marion Palace Theatre, or Epworth United Methodist Church.

Friends may call Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors from 11AM until 12:45PM.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 1PM in The Marion Cemetery with Rev. David Hoffman officiating.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.gunderhallandfolk.com.

Re: Christopher Brady - Marion Co OH Land Patent 1821

scabbott7 — 2012-12-23 20:53:32Z

Hi Jim,
I have not researched John Brady, I read some about him online by the verifying, thorough genealogists and looked at John Brady's Big Island Township, Marion County, Ohio censuses. I noticed that Christopher Brady and John Brady both have children named Lavina and William.
I did not see a John Brady in the Marion Co OH Land Patents.
It would be interesting to see DNA at 67 Markers by descendants of these two Brady man.
Best wishes in your search,
Carol

Re: Henry Strouse/Martha Lowmiller Strouse/OH

cbarngraff — 2012-12-22 12:24:46Z

Hello, I'm not related to anyone in this family

Newspaper Obituary in the Marion Daily Star, February 6, 1902, Page 4

Mrs. Martha Strouse, wife of Henry Strouse, died Thursday afternoon at her home on north Water street after an illness of several months of dropsy. She was fifty-three year, four months and ten days old. and leaves, besides her husband, twelve children, five sons and seven daughters, fifteen grandchildren, and a host of friends to mourn her death. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. B. Jones. Tho remains were laid to rest in the Caledonia cemetery.

Re: Henry Strouse/Martha Lowmiller Strouse/OH

graver62 — 2012-12-20 23:22:49Z

Henry Strouse, 14 Feb 1841 to 21 Jan 1930 (GAR) & Martha Strouse, 20 Sep 1848 to 30 Jan 1902, are both buried in the New Caledonia Cemetery, Marion County, Ohio. They are in Section D, Row 20. Beside them is Lena Strouse, 1866 to 1923, but I do not know her relationship to them.

One more note... the gravestone of their son Isaiah is spelled Strous. No 'e' on the end.

Hope this helps,
Dennis.

Re: Locating obituaries

GThompson4312 — 2012-12-20 22:52:55Z

I checked Ancestry.com for the Marion Star. It does not have those years. Are you familiar with the Rutherford B Hayes obituary site? You can usually get some information there, and you can find a library service to get a copy. Hope that helps.

Re: Locating obituaries

graver62 — 2012-12-20 22:20:22Z

The obit files in the Ohio Room only go back to 1985. Anything prior must be found on microfilm.

Re: Henry Strouse/Martha Lowmiller Strouse/OH

graver62 — 2012-12-20 22:17:03Z

I dont know where Henry & Martha are buried, but I know they have a son, Isaiah, b. 21 Sep 1866 & d. 27 Oct 1871, buried in Brucklacher Cemetery, Tully Township, Marion County, Ohio.

Re: WIAR In Pleasant, Marion Co.

grander54 — 2012-12-19 19:08:56Z

thank you. I do have all that census info, was hoping for something specific to Marion Co. in the inbetween years.

any other suggestions?

g

Re: WIAR In Pleasant, Marion Co.

thomasker2 — 2012-12-19 17:04:04Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

1850 -
Name: George Wire
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1810
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1850: Pleasant, Marion, Ohio
Gender: Male

George Wire 40, PA
Harriet Wire 33, PA
Jacob Wire 15, PA
Henry Wire 14, PA
Michael Wire 8, PA
John Wire 5, PA
Joseph Wire 2, OH

1860 -
Name: Geo Weir
Age in 1860: 49
Birth Year: abt 1811
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1860: La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois
Gender: Male
Post Office: La Prairie

Geo Weir 49, PA
H Weir 43, PA
Henry Weir 24, PA
M Weir 18, PA
John Weir 14, PA
Isaac Weir 11, OH
Jane Weir 10, OH
F Weir 7, OH
Geo Weir 6, OH
Jos Weir 3, OH

Record keeping is sparce during that time period; virtually nothing for children.

Census records do not record the specific locality of a person's birth. The same is true for a death record. Only the state or country is recorded.

Re: Marion County's Marion, Green Camp, Big Island, Townships & Village of Green Camp

stude66 — 2012-12-17 15:10:58Z

I have a Christopher Brady that marries Eliza Harvey in my Harvey family. This Christopher Brady was from southern Marion County. There was one child from this marriage, Nellie.

Re: Marion County's Marion, Green Camp, Big Island, Townships & Village of Green Camp

DurlerPflughoeft — 2012-12-16 17:03:13Z

Carol...many thanks for taking the time to define these community relationships. I took a map and tried to do the same thing, but your verbal description is soooo much better!!! Happy Holidays to you and to all our fellow Marion County Researchers!!!

Re: Christopher Brady - Marion Co OH Land Patent 1821

JimForry — 2012-12-11 23:52:00Z

Do you have a John Brady born abt 1789 in NJ, married a Phoebe ?. They had a daughter Mary Ann that married Abel Renick Martin. I do not know who John's parents, siblings, etc are. Do not have a maiden name for his wife. John is my 4th great granddad.

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

Marion County's Marion, Green Camp, Big Island, Townships & Village of Green Camp

scabbott7 — 2012-12-10 01:32:08Z

:I have been working on the direct line of Christopher Brady, to his son David Jackson Brady and Abraham Brady, etc., the searching and reading censuses for Big Island, Marion, Marion and Village of Green Camp and Green Camp Township has been confusing to me.

When I learned Christopher Brady and other Brady families bought up land in Marion County in the following townships and village I did a little research on where these places are.

"Big Island Township" -- is on the Western side of Marion County..

"Marion Township" – East of Big Island Township

"Green Camp Township" – South of Big Island Township

The "Village of Green Camp" is located in eastern Green Camp Township
Green Camp is a village in Marion County, Ohio, United States, standing at the confluence of the Scioto and Little Scioto Rivers...it is about one third of a mile.

Hope this helps other Marion County researchers reading censuses,
Carol

Re: Christopher Brady - Marion Co OH Land Patent 1821

scabbott7 — 2012-12-10 01:02:07Z

Thank you Regene for posting the three typed land deeds of Christopher Brady's (born 1781), I appreciate it. I went to http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/ and looked at the land that Christopher bought. Do you know how Christopher Brady was able to pay cash for all the real estate in Marion County, Ohio? Thank you.
Carol

WIAR In Pleasant, Marion Co.

grander54 — 2012-11-22 04:28:21Z

Looking for any info on the George Wiar family arrived in Marion Co. btw 1845-1849. Shown on 1850 census as WIRE, any other resources that might indicate they lived there and along with proof of 3 children (Joseph, Louisa Jane & Isabella) being born there? By 1860 they had moved on to Illinois.

Donna Wittibslager Persinger

Contribution — 2012-11-20 15:55:01Z

LARUE: Donna Maxine Persinger, age 75, of LaRue, Ohio, died Sunday November 18, 2012 at 10:25 AM at Marion General Hospital.

She was born November 28, 1936 in LaRue, Ohio to the late Sterling C. and Alice Lucille (Hoffman) Wittibslager.
On January 19, 1957 she married William J. Persinger.

She graduated from LaRue High School in 1954 and was a member of the National Honor Society.
She retired from Marion Post Office as a Rural Mail Carrier. Donna was a member of the LaRue United Methodist Church She enjoyed singing in the church choir as a child and the Chancel choir as an adult.

Additiional hobbies included going to auctions, buying antiques and collecting "Nippon".

Also surviving are sons Steven (Sheila) Persinger of Marion, Ohio; William A. (Jan) Persinger of Wooster, Ohio and daughter Lori (Terry "Chuck") Emery of Columbus, OH; as well as grandchildren Shanon (Troy) Hounshell, Chad Persinger, Justin Persinger, Cory (Melissa) Persinger and Shelby Persinger; step-granddaughter Tiffany Emery; and great-granddaughter Corissa Persinger.
She is also survived by her husband, a sister in law Betty Wittibslager; and brother in law Ronald James, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Donna was preceded in death by brother Gene Wittibslager; a sister, Shirley James.

Funeral Services will be held Friday November 23, 2012 at 12 Noon at the LaRue United Methodist Church.
Burial in the LaRue Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM to Noon. The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue is helping the family with arrangements.

Those who wish may make contributions to the LaRue United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund or the Improvement Fund or the charity of the donor's choice .

Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.