Medina - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

WICKS, MENGES

sepgo — 7 Oct 2008 2:53:33 GMT

I am interested in finding information on the family of George WICKS[sometimes WEEKS]and his family: wife, Barbara, daughters - Mary, Sarah J. Adelia, & Elizabeth. I have found them in the 1850, 1860, 1870 & 1880 census' living in Litchfield Twp, Medina Co., OH. George WICKS was the brother of my direct ancestor Sarah WICKS MENGES wife of Peter MANGUS/MENGES [this family is found in the 1850 census living near the George WEEKS family]. The MENGES' moved to NE Indiana about 1854. Any information on these two families would be appreciated.

Benjamin Hill

Natalie7464 — 19 Sep 2008 5:00:23 GMT

In sometime around 1835-1837, my g-g-g-g-grandfather sold his farm in Wayne County, New York and moved, with his wife Sally, to Spencer, in Medina County, Ohio. His last name was Hill and his first name MIGHT have been Benjamin. His son, my g-g-g-grandfather, was born in ~1795, so I'm thinking that Benjamin(?) Hill was born in about 1775. There is a Benjamin Hill age 50-60 (fibbed a bit?) living in Spencer Township in the 1840 Census. This man appears to be gone by 1850, and instead there is an entry for a Salley Hill, age 55.

Does anyone have any information about this man (or his wife)? Are there any people who will do paid lookups for Medina County Wills? I would like to know if there are any wills dating from this period (i.e. 1840 - 1850) for people with the last name Hill, particulary a Benjamin Hill (or after 1850, for a Salley Hill).

Thanks,
Natalie

Smith families in Montville, Medina Co, OH early 1800's

DGatHG — 8 Mar 2007 5:44:41 GMT

Wish to correspond with anyone researching Smith families who resided in Montville, Medina Co, OH in the early 1800's. Aaron, Aaron, Jr. & Moses migrated to Wisconsin. Daniel R., (b ca 1880 VT) s/o of Timothy was in Montville in 1850. Thanks for your interest!

Correction to Aaron Smith info

JudyWight — 14 Sep 2008 4:36:47 GMT

This is a correction to what I posted. An Aaron Smith was found in the 1830 census of Medina county, Ohio, not Harrison. There were relatives of Margaret House, wife of Aaron Smith, who settled in this county.

James SEELEY/SELEY/SEELY & Martha MITCHELL/MEACHEL

JKSP1957 — 12 Sep 2008 1:20:40 GMT

I am a ancestor of JAMES SELEY/SEELEY, someone on this wonderful site found his marriage certification, to a MARTHA MEACHEL/MITCHEL on Sept 6,1855. So we know he lived in Medina Co, in 1855. He was born in Jan 1827-1829. MARTHA MITCHELL/MEACHEL, in 1835<?> in one census it says England one it says Ohio. They were the parents of a EDWARD and a WILLIAM. I am stuck, hit a wall, is there anyone out there with any info on this allusive family. PLEASE & THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP IN ADVANCE. JKSP1957@AOL.COM

Emma Barrett McConnell -- b. 1840s Medina, OH

EdMcConnell68 — 28 Jun 2008 4:03:27 GMT

Search for information on my great grandmother Emma (Barrett) McConnell born in Medina, Ohio 1840s. Married Edward McConnell in the late 1870s. Lived in Coffeyville, Kansas, Yelm Station, Washington Territory, Port Orchard, WA. and Carlton, WA. Buried with her husband at Beaver Creek (Silver) Cemetery, Twisp, WA. Okanogan County. Operated a horse ranch east of Carlton, WA on Texas Creek until the early 1920s.

Ed. McConnell
PO Box 83
Spokane Valley, WA 99037

Coleman Family in Medina, Ohio

coleman75 — 15 Aug 2008 1:02:59 GMT

I am looking for information about Coleman, Miner, Barrow, and Honse families in Medina and Avon, Ohio.

Walter Vactor Coleman (23 Apr 1899 - 9 Oct 1976) married to Lura Annette Barrow (9 Jan 1904 - 7 Aug 1974)

Walter is mentioned on this page:

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohmedina/honoroll.htm

Walter's parents were George Henry Coleman (16 Nov 1873 - 13 Jul 1965) and Jennie Dena Miner (24 Jun 1870 - 30 Mar 1927)

Lura's parents were Kenneth Barrow and Lee Honse, but I have no further information.

Thanks,
Ben Coleman

Ezra W. FRITZ -- in Book: History of Medina Co.

Bvl54 — 15 Aug 2008 12:59:47 GMT

Looking for the biography of this man. Suppose to be in the History of Medina County Pg. 807. Could someone look and send me a copy? Will pay expenses. Please e-mail to:
Bvl54@aol.com

Seeking Descendents: Cora HAMILTON (1897 - 1976)

dickebird — 12 Aug 2008 12:58:40 GMT

11 Aug 2008. Request info on Cora HAMILTON b:8 Apr 1897 d:12 Sep 1976 in Wadsworth, Medina, Ohio. Husband George D HAMILTON b: 1889 d: 14 Feb 1960 in Wadsworth, Medina, Ohio. Interested in descendants of Cora and George.

Rescued Photo, HYDE Surname, Medina Co. OH

KBarnes1958 — 29 Jul 2008 11:32:22 GMT

As a hobby, I rescue old photos from antique shops and auctions. I picked up a photo of a man, identified on the back as Rubie Hyde, dated 1890. He's a real dandy, with a suit and tie on, dark hair and possibly blue or hazel eyes. (They appear lighter than his hair).

F.I. Hawkins of Madina O was the photographer.

My goal is to locate family to send this original treasure to. For details on how to obtain it, contact me at:
digginroots@yahoo.com

Kathy

Lawrence & Theresia SEIFERT/SIEFERT -- Passing through

kthompsn — 30 Jul 2008 4:10:57 GMT

Looking for info on the SEIFERT/SIEFERT family: parents Lawrence (b.1803, WUrttemberg) & Theresa (b.1810, Germany) children Mary (b.1856, OH), Caroline (b.1841, Medina OH), Catherine (b.1839, ?Liverpool OH) & Nicholas (b.1837, OH). Possibly came from Columbiana county OH, moved to Defiance county OH by 1861, then to Jasper & Newton counties, Missouri.
Ken Thompson
Moline Acres (north StLouis County) MO

Obit Request: James E and Madeline E Mooney, Medina

ChuckPerry369 — 29 Jul 2008 9:28:34 GMT

Looking for information on James and Madeline. They and Albert (son?) are buried in Southwest Sharon Cemetery, Medina.

JAMES E MOONEY 26 Mar 1917 23 Sep 1990 44256 (Medina, Medina, OH) (none specified) 236-01-0807 West Virginia

MADELINE E MOONEY 11 Jun 1920 17 Mar 1998 (P) 44256 (Medina, Medina, OH) (none specified) 236-38-5850 West Virginia

ALBERT MOONEY 26 May 1944 Mar 1972 (not specified) (none specified) 232-70-4202 West Virginia or North Carolina

Thanks,
Chuck

Searching for Grave: James R. WINN -- d. 1883

hbwinn1 — 26 Jul 2008 1:43:35 GMT

Looking for the grave of my GGrandfather James R Winn - died Jan 1, 1883 in Homer, Homer Twp, Medina Cty, Oh - His Dau Emily Lyman could be buried in the area too - Thanks for looking - Herb Winn (hbwinn@racc2000.com)

BIO: THOMAS ROCKWELL, 1827-1849-MEDINA CO., OH

jdtown — 24 Jan 2002 12:02:59 GMT

THOMAS ROCKWELL born @1784 in MA or PA moved his family from PA and settled 1827 in Guilford Twp., Medina Co., OH. He is found in the 1830 and 1840 Ohio federal census. He and his wife, ELIZABETH BOSTON, had several children. ELIZABETH died sometime between 1830-1840 in Medina Co.

THOMAS and some of the children remained there until @1849 when he moved with his daughter, SARAH ANN HECK (wife of JOHN HECK) to Wabash Co., IN. The 1850 Indiana federal census shows THOMAS, 66 years old, living with JOHN and SARAH HECK. THOMAS is believed to have died sometime between 1850-1860 in Wabash Co. GEORGE ROCKWELL (believed to be a younger son of THOMAS & ELIZABETH) appears in the 1850 Wabash Co., IN census married to Sibba Hornaday.

janis jdtown@erols.com

Children: SARAH ANN, JOHN, THOMAS, GEORGE
(See Darke, Mercer, and Clark Co., OH for bios)

Searching for Thomas/Tom ISENHART

goins5129 — 24 May 2005 5:32:24 GMT

i am looking for tom isenhart he would be around 55 now he lived in medina, oh in the 60's if you know this person or a family member please get in touch with me thanks

Kohli Family Reunion 2008

DebraBish — 8 Jun 2008 10:52:21 GMT

Saturday, July 19, 2008

You are invited to the reunion of Frantz Kohli's descendants.
Please inform any Kohli relative who might wish to come.
Bring your family information, stories, and pictures to share.
There will be a printer for you to make copies and take home.
The event will start with lunch at noon, and end when everyone leaves.
Bring your favorite dish, meat will be furnished.

Orange Township Building
Corner of St. Rt. 235 and Co. Rd 28
Bluffton, Ohio
From I-75 , St Rt 235 exit, turn south toward Ada, travel four miles.
From St. Rt. 30, turn north onto 235, travel two miles.

Frantz Kohli came to Ohio in 1819 from Bern, Switzerland.
He died in Pandora Ohio in 1847.

Mary Jane Boyer/Bower/Bauer

Laurie Olson — 3 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on a Mary Jane Boyer/Bower/Bauer,born between 1840 and 1845 in Ohio, died Feb 1886 Wise Twsp, Isabella Co., MI, Father Jacob, Mother Susan. Married Noah Groff Bergey in Ohio. Noah was part of the Bergey family in Wadsworth, Medina, Ohio Father was Abraham Freed Bergey, Mother was Elizabeth Groff both are buried in Medina,OH. The 1870 Medina County Census shows brothers Jacob and Abraham still living in Wadsworth Village and sister Anna {Bergey)with husband Michael Gehman living nearby. Any information on Mary Jane or the Bergey family greatly appriciated.

Joseph KERR

connectadotgirl — 9 Dec 2007 12:09:25 GMT

I am looking for information on a Joseph KERR and his wife Elizabeth RUSSELL. They are mentioned in a letter I have a copy of wriiten by an ancestor James Kerr CAUGHEY from Medina, Ohio to his brother John CAUGHEY Jr. in Barttownship, Lancaster, PA. The letter is dated 15 May 1837.
I believe that Joseph KERR may be the brother of my 4 g grandmother Elizabeth KERR, as James refers to them as Uncle Joseph and Aunt KERR.
Any help is appreciated.

Vickie CAUGHEY Calzada
connestadotgirl@gmail.com

Solomon & Magdalena Horn - Pioneers of Medina County

joeteresagarrett — 20 May 2008 1:12:20 GMT

I am looking for any information about Solomon, born about 1799 in Pennsylvania. He married Magdalena, and moved to Medina County between 1830 (when his second child was born) and the 1840 census. I have been able to locate him in Harrisville through 1880. Their children were: Joseph (1826), Lenus (or Lynus? 1830), Polly (1832), Moses (1838), Catharine (1840), Mary Ann (1844), and Henry (1851).

I found an old post mentioning that "Horn, Solomon, Magdalena" was in the index of a book called The Pioneers of Medina County. If anyone has a copy, could you please verify if this is the same Solomon?

I am a descendant through his son Moses, who married Phoebe Wertman and moved to Barry County, Michigan.

Polly HORN, b. 1835 m. Moses BENSINGER

kpinkley — 22 May 2008 11:30:53 GMT

I have a Polly Horn born 1835 in Medina County. She married Moses Bensinger Dec 25, 1852. She died Apr 12, 1874 and buried in the Albert Cem., Harris Township, Medina Co., Ohio which is located on Medina County 29 between SR224 & SR42

Book: Pioneers of Medina County -- JAMEYSON

SandraJameyson20 — 21 May 2008 5:12:32 GMT

Beverly,
Is the name "Jameyson" mentioned in the book?
Recently, I went to Chatham cemetery, to look for them. I was unable to find them there. Of course, there are several stones unreadable.
I am looking for any name of "Jameyson" within the Chatham Twp., area.
I live in Lodi.
Thank you,
Sandy

James McNealy Kidd

calzadalarry_1 — 9 Aug 2005 11:46:19 GMT

Looking for information on James Kidd and his wife Mary Caughey. They migrated from Bart Township, PA. to the Medina co. area in the late 1830"s. Their first child John B. Kidd was born 6 June 1836 I am assuming in the county as their next child Anth--ty Francis Kidd was born 18 Sept 1837 near Lodi, in Medina Co. I have not been able to find them in the 1840 county records nor the 1850. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Vickie Caughey Calzada

James K. CAUGHEY -- in Medina Co, OH

cool2004 — 1 Jul 2004 12:46:17 GMT

Seeking descendants of James K. CAUGHEY and Jemima McCONNELL from Penn. who settled in Medina County c. 1840's. Their children with birth dates were Hannah Jane (1832) who md. C.C. WEST, Mary (1834) who md. Giles EASTON, Emeline (1837), James (1841), Rolland (1851) , Lilly Ann (1856), and another son.

James owned a general store in Seville. He died in Guilford in 1889. Jemima died in 1877 in Seville.

Seeking information on Samuel McClure and Jane Webster McClure Mills

jodyjet — 1 May 2008 5:36:07 GMT

Am seeking information on Samuel McClure who died Liverpool, Medina co. either 1818 or Oct 1820. I have info on his will of Dec. 1818 but no filing information. His daughter, Jane Webster McClure married Dr. John Mills at Liverpool 1 Dec 1832.

Obit Lookup Please: George HOOVER, died 1973

thebornemans — 19 Apr 2008 10:47:43 GMT

I need an obit look up George C Hoover Medina Ohio March 19,1973 Thank you for any help your able to give me. Have a great day.

Michael Hayes, printer, Medina Co Ohio

scanland153 — 11 Apr 2008 3:23:31 GMT

Need info on Michael Hayes, who settled in Wadsworth,Ohio by 1840. Listed in 1850 census of Medina County as a printer, age 51, b. in Pennsylvania. Listed with him is Letta, presumably his wife, age 45, b. in New Jersey. They are not in the 1860 Medina Co census. Was he a newspaper publisher?

Ohio Injector Company, Wadsworth

nicolebatson1 — 9 Apr 2008 11:57:42 GMT

Can anyone tell me any information on this Company, Ohio Injector Company in Wadsworth? On my g grandfather's WWI draft registration card is listed as working there as a machinist. I am curious to know if it is still in existence or if anyone can tell me where I could possibly find employment records for it. Thanks!

Seeking info on Wilcox and Westcott/Wescott families

fstuart1 — 29 Mar 2008 4:47:31 GMT

Seeking info about Orlando Wilcox b. Abt. 1803 and Lemuel Wilcox b. Abt. 1780

Seeking information on Orlando and Lemuel Wilcox possible son and father. And their relationship to the Westcott/Wescott family. According to census info Orlando and Lemuel Wilcox were early settlers from CT to Hinckley Twp., Medina Co. Ohio. Wife of Orlando was Lucy and wife of Lemuel was Rhoda, based on these records. I am trying to make the connection between the Wilcox family and Westcott family as my g-g grandmother was a Westcott.
Based also a Civil War diary Linnaeus Westcott referred to the Wilcox children as "cousins" and in the 1850 census two Westcott children were staying with Lemuel Wilcox. A Westcott male was also named Lemuel, not a common name. I suspect that Lemuel was grandfather to Linnaeus and Lemuel Westcott.

Any info may be sent directly to fstuart44@verizon.net

Thank you
Mr. Francis M. Stuart

Need obit lookup -- Howard LORTON, d. 1999

gneolog — 21 Mar 2008 11:57:13 GMT

Lorton, Howard E. 22 Sep 1999 A2 age 79 Wadsworth MEDINA GAZETTE OBITUARY

I had some Lortons in Wadsworth in early 1900s but not familiar with any descendants. If anyone has access to this obit, I would appreciate any particulars in it. Take care. Marilyn

Horace Newton, 1850 census

jana_broglin — 15 Jun 2006 10:37:36 GMT

Located Horace Newton in Spencer Twp., Medina Co., OH in 1850 federal census. He is the son of John Newton, born 1776. Horace was born in VT; marries 1833, Wayne Co., OH, Sarah Watkins, daughter of James H. Watkins and Sarah Fisher. I'd appreciate any help in confirming the father of Horace as John. The two families (John and Horace) are later found in Henry County, OH. The Fisher family later moves to Fulton Co., OH

Fred R. Kaltenberg, b. 1881 Germany

SueNelson1975 — 10 Mar 2008 5:16:16 GMT

I am looking for any information on my Grandfather, Fred R. Kaltenberg or any relatives. I am waiting to get an obituary, but probably won't get info until May! I show that he was born somewhere in Germany on June 15, 1881, and died in Seville, Medina, Ohio, on February 20, 1968. He was married to my Grandmother, Hazel Shirrell Johnson, and lived in Vesta, Minnesota. My Father, Jearld F. Kaltenberg was born November 19, 1922, in Vesta, Minnesota.
Thanks for any help! Sue Nelson

Lyons in Medina Co, OH

emilyaulicino12 — 8 Mar 2008 1:58:19 GMT

I'm searching for Samuel Lyon or Lyons who married Elizabeth and had a daughter Susan born 1831 in Medina Co, OH. By 1850 the family was living in Fountain Co, IN.

Anyone connected or have any information that could help?
Anyone living in Medina County that might find something there?

All this is for a friend. I'm not a descendant.
Please email me directly at: aulicino@hevanet.com

Many thanks,
Emily

Obit Look Up for Paul Viers PLEASE

wilfred57 — 2 Mar 2008 9:46:57 GMT

Would like to know info from Paul Viers obituary, I do not need a copy. He died in Medina County 7 November 1941. Thanks.

John Kolb, b. abt. 1818

Kelly_Neumeier — 7 Jan 2004 5:30:10 GMT

According to the 1850 Census of Liverpool, Medina Co. (p. 405B), John Kolp, age 32, was living there with his wife Mary (27) and children Margaret (6), Frank (3), and Andrew (4/12).

I believe that this person might be my great-great-great-grandfather, John Kolb, who had sons Frank, b. 1848, and Anthony, b. 1849.

There were two other Kolb families on the same page: the George Kolb and Joseph Kolb families. I think it's likely they were all related.

If anyone has any information about these families, please let me know! John Kolb is my "brick wall," and I'd really like to know if this is the right family.

Thanks!
kelly

Harriet MOHLER -- Sister of Elizabeth Beck STROLE

wilfred57 — 30 Jan 2008 7:30:14 GMT

I am searching for the family of Harriet Mohler and any other information, pictures available. She signed paper for Elizabeth's husband Henry's widow Mary that Elizabeth had died in child birth in 1867 and she had attended Elizabeth's funeral and saw her buried in the Cemetery at Lockwood Corners, Ohio. This was a sworn notorized statement on the Fifth of Febuary, 1919. I do not know who Harriet's husband was or if she had children. The official paper said that Harriet's Post Office address was Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio. Any little tidbit of information would be greatly appreciated.

Meshach Jones died 4 April, 1886

swinkie1 — 13 Feb 2008 12:11:56 GMT

Meshach Haynes Jones died at Medina 4 April, 1886. He was also known as Haynes Jones.

He was born 8 June 1807 at Sudbury, Massachusetts.

Searching for more family history.

Looking for Daniel Lechleitner's Parents

RCSnyder2 — 12 Feb 2008 7:19:00 GMT

Does anyone have information on the family/ancestors of Daniel Lechleitner who, probably with his brother Solomon, appear in the 1850 Census for Harrisville, Medina Co.? Daniel has a son, Edward, b. 1839, who wound up in Barry Co., MI. He m. probably in OH, Mary Barone.

Daniel & Sarah [Cole] Pickett

dlacaa67 — 14 Nov 2001 6:06:05 GMT

Daniel was born about 1771 and died July 12, 1855 in Litchfield, Medina Co., OH; and Sarah [Cole] Pickett born January 13, 1772 and died July 24, 1835 in Litchfield, Medina Co., OH. They were married November 24, 1792 in New Milford, Litchfield, CT.

In 1795, Daniel and Sarah moved to Coleville Twpship, Broome Co., NY. The town was named after Nathaniel Cole, Sarah's brother.

In 1832, Daniel Pickett and family moved to Litchfield, Medina Co., OH. Their children included at least Armine born 1800, Daniel and Clara born 1812.

Daniel Pickett Jr. born 1808-1809, married Harriet Mary [?]about 1833 probably in Litchfield. They had at least these children: Roswell, Maria, Adeline, Eli Samuel, Coswin, Carolina and Almira. Coswin was killed in the Civil War. Eli was disabled in the Civil War. Eli married Sarah Almira Fellows in 1865 in Minnesota. Please contact me if you are linked to this family. Blessings: Carol Anderson

David J. Hicks, b. 1845 NY

jem30 — 27 Oct 2002 3:42:36 GMT

I am searching for the parents of my gggrandfather, David J. Hicks. The 1870 Medina County (Spencer Twp) census lists him as married to Emmer Giar and as having been born in NY (1845) but I can find nothing in NY for earlier years. Any tidbit about his life in Spencer might help me get past this road block. Thanks. erinc@taconic.net

Van Vleet

judy_vanvleet — 1 Feb 2008 6:37:26 GMT

I know this is a ridiculous request. I am searching for a death record for a woman whose name I don’t know. Her husband was Benjamin Van Vleet. She was alive when the 1840 census was taken in Lafayette, Medina Co., OH. She was between the ages of 40 & 50. Her husband remarries in Wayne Co on May 19, 1842. Her husband’s parents were Benjamin and Hannah Van Vleet who are buried in Crush Cemetery in Lafayette. I don’t know her first name and the last name of Van Vleet seems to get misspelled incorrectly more than it does correctly. In the 1840 Census it is spelled Vanvllet. In the 1850 Census it is spelled Vleet. When Benjamin remarries his name is shown as Van Rute. So does anyone have any suggestions how I can find the death of a woman with Van or Vleet in her name who died in either Medina or Wayne Co., OH between 1840 and May of 1842?
I know – I admitted it was ridiculous.
I’d love any suggestions from anyone.
Judy

Mrs. Howard GILLETT -- Killed in Accident, 1939/40

diana655 — 29 Jun 2001 3:28:20 GMT

I am looking for information on an accident that happend in 1939 or 1940. A Mrs.Gillett was hit and killed by a Bus or a Truck on a dark road while walking to a bus stop around Hinkley. She was belive to be visiting Frederick Gillett's farm in Hinkley.
Any info would help tear down my brick wall on her.
Her husband was Howard Gillett.
Children: Walter Howard Edward Gillett
Francis Gillett Jefferies, and Catherine Gillett Hott all of
Cleveland.
Thank you,
Diana Johnson

Mary Anne (Helmick) STROLE

wilfred57 — 30 Jan 2008 7:37:25 GMT

Searching for info on Mary Helmick Strole who married Henry F. Strole on 9-12? November 1867 at Spencer, Medina County, Ohio. Mary and Henry had children: Samuel Strole born May 15, 1870, Gertie Bell Strole b. May 7, 1874, Ada Viola b. June 5, 1878, Olive May b. Sept. 5, 1880, Edward Morris b. Jan 22 1885 AND Mattie Ward b. Sept 12, 1890.

Benjamin or Jacob Van Vleet

judy_vanvleet — 28 Jan 2008 8:18:38 GMT

I am searching for information on Benjamin and/or Jacob Van Vleet. The last name also gets spelled Vanvleet, Vanvliet, Vanfleet, Vleet, etc.
They are in Westfield, Medina Co in the 1830 census. In 1840 they are in Lafayette although one of Benjamin's sons, Gerrit, appears to stay in Westfield.
In the 1850 and 1860 census Benjamin has moved to Wayne Co.
Some time between 1827 and 1842 Benjamin's wife died in either Medina Co or Wayne Co and he married a woman named Sally. Sally died in Wayne Co in 1857. Benjamin died in Wayne Co in 1861.
I am looking for the death of Benjamin's first wife and his marriage to Sally. I am also looking for the graves of the first wife and for Benjamin.
Does anyone have any suggestions for me? I can't believe these people can just disappear!!!
Thanks.

Almira Carrington and James Wagar mar. in Medina 12/31/1874

Dave Holcomb — 26 Oct 2001 3:24:18 GMT

Looking for information on the following people:

Descendants of Almira E. Carrington

Generation No. 1

1. ALMIRA E.1 CARRINGTON was born September, 1848 in Medina Co., Ohio(Source: familysearch.org) and died 1911(Source: Ebenezer Phinney's obit). She married (1) JAMES MATTHEW WAGAR December 31,
1874 in Medina, OH (Source: Marriage records, 1818-1965 Ohio. Probate Court (Medina County).). He
was born May 02, 1832, and died March 18, 1892. She married (2) EBENEZER HOUGHTON PHINNEY June
12, 1894 in Medina, OH (Source: Marriage records, 1818-1965 Ohio. Probate Court (Medina County).),
son of LORENZO PHINNEY and LAURA HOUGHTON. He was born October 29, 1835 in Oneida Co., NY, and died Abt. December 1929 in Medina, Ohio.

Children of ALMIRA CARRINGTON and JAMES WAGAR are:
i. DELLA MAY2 WAGAR, b. December 28, 1876.
ii. ALBERT WAGAR, b. 1879.
iii. FORD C. WAGAR.
iv. EDWIN R. WAGAR, b. October 1885.
v. VERNIE B. WAGAR, b. September 1887.

Notes for ALMIRA E. CARRINGTON:
In the 1900 census Almira stated that she was the mother of 6 children. Three were still living with her and Eben, two sons and a daughter. Their names were Ford C. Wagar, 17, Edwin R. Wagar, 14, and Vernie B. Wagar, 12.

Homersville Cemetery

DMarshall2771 — 11 Sep 2007 10:47:15 GMT

Would someone be kind enough to take a picture of the entrance and gravestone of Rosetta McIntyre Gilbert d: 17 Sep 1888 and her husband Lorenzo (Adam) Gilbert, if he is there. I have no death date for him.
A death record for Rosetta, if there is one pls.
She is the daughter of Reuben McIntyre of Chester, Hampden, MA. resident of McIntyre Settlement,Tompkins Co., NY
Thank you kindly for your help

1840 Medina County Corrected Census Online

cgayers — 5 Jan 2008 11:20:05 GMT

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the completion of the following census transcription:

1840 Medina County - Corrections
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Abstracted by Dave Van Doren
Second Transcriber Jan Van Doren
[For more information on Medina County Ohio, Please
visit the Medina County OHGenWeb page at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmedina/]

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Drayton Hiram LOOMIS

Baqrbara Shaw — 1 Apr 2006 5:43:16 GMT

I am looking for records of birth for my great great grandfather , Drayton Hiram LOOMIS. I know he was born on Feb. 5, 1842. He was born to Amos and Wealthy Moore LOOMIS. They lived in the Hinckley Twp.

Information on Alma A. Geason - b. ca 1822

connectadotgirl — 13 Dec 2007 1:57:36 GMT

I am looking for information on Alma A. GEASON, born about 1822. Alma married John K. CAUGHEY 27 Mar 1850 in Medina, Ohio. She died in 1921 in Seville, Guilford, Ohio and is buried in the Mound Hill Cemetery.
Thank you for your time and help!

Vickie CAUGHEY Calzada

John BROWN Family

Paul Brown — 15 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for information on John BROWN of Chatam Twp, Medina

County. An 1863 deed from Loomis & Amancy BROWN "reserved

house occupied by John BROWN on porperty." Was John BROWN

Loomis' father, or other relative? The 1860 Census (roll 1007,

page 79) lists a J.R. BROWN living next to Loomis BROWN.

Children Mary F., J.R. Jr, and Loomis. What was the relationship?

Loomis had brothers Isaac, Alpheus & Mifflin.

Ohio Death Certificates Available Online

MLS919 — 6 Dec 2007 4:02:01 GMT

Death Certificates for Ohio from 1903-1953 are now available online at:

http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html

You can see the actual death certificate and might be able to print it off, but some users are having problems with that function. There is a place to report problems so maybe the site needs some "tweaking" yet.

You will need to register your name and email address and wait for an email confirmation before you can use the site.

When you go to the site for the first time, if you don't have Adobe Flash Player on your computer, you will be prompted to download it. If you have a dial-up connection, be patient because everything will take a little longer to open. After you download Adobe Flash Player, you will be prompted to close your browser window to complete the download process. If you have AOL dial-up connection, you will need to sign offline completely and then sign on again.

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Judge Lewis in Medina abt. 1895 m. to Miss Frances Dodd/Dod

fstuart44 — 21 Nov 2007 4:16:45 GMT

Does anyone know of a Judge ( a court judge) Lewis living and practicing in Medina abt. 1895? May have been married to a Miss Frances Dodd/Dod. Any information on this person would be helpful in my research.

Mr. Francis M. Stuart

Thomas Gilman YOUNG, b. 1808 PA -- died Medina Co.

kjabsher — 16 Nov 2007 2:27:18 GMT

I am looking for ancestry information for Thomas Gilman Young, born abt. 1808 in Pennsylvania, died 1878 in Western Star, Medina, OH. He married Rowena French in the 1835 in Western Star, Medina, OH. They had several children. His daughter, Augusta Young, was my g-g-grandmother.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kathy A.

Search for Jefferies Cemetery on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007

fstuart1 — 1 Nov 2007 9:31:18 GMT

Search for Jefferies Cemetery
Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007

In the inside cover of the book, “A Trip to Spencer, 1823 - 1973”, is a map of Spencer Mills dated 1876. It is located, on the map, just to the NNW of the Old M.E. Church located on Spencer Mills Road. This was the first settlement of what was to become Spencer Township. Located on this map is a cemetery. This cemetery is called either Jefferies Cemetery or the River Corners Cemetery. It is called the Jefferies Cemetery because it is located on the property of Gilbert Jefferies, one of two brothers (James Madison) to settle at this location in 1832.

The story goes that many people that may have been buried in this cemetery were moved to the Spencer Cemetery in Spencer, Ohio back in the 1930s. This may be true but there are people that were living in River Corners during the early days of its settlement that should have been buried there and then moved to Spencer whose names do not appear on tombstones in the Spencer Cemetery. Example: Gilbert Jefferies, d. 1870 has a tombstone marker in Spencer but his wife Mary Spencer Jefferies, d. Bef. 1903, is not to found in the cemetery and is not buried in Penfield, the burial site of her parents.

So where are these missing people? In a conversation with one person whose ancestors settle early in River Corners (Rev. Able Wood, whose marker along with his wives are at Spencer) I was told that in the early ‘30s, the stones were to be moved to Spencer upon location of relatives and the needed money to move them to Spencer. Those people buried at River Corners whose relatives could not be found and/or could afford to pay for the movement resulted in the tossing of the headstones into the nearby Black River. This was further backed up by a live long resident of River Corners who said as a child he played around the riverbed of the Black River and that there where headstones in the river.

On Oct. 14, 2007 myself and two others decided to look for this missing cemetery.
Using an enlargement of the 1876 map of Spencer Mills, measurements in rods can be seen. Based on these measurements we contended that if we started (and we did) at the southeast corner of where the west bound section of Spencer Mills Road (north side of the road) meets the north bound section of River Corners Road (the east side of the road) if you go north 245’ you will come to the starting point of what is described on the map as the “North Alley”. From this point we went 576’ due east on the property, which by the way follows a row of about 8 maple trees, all on the south side of the “North Alley”. At the end of this 576’ marks the North West corner of what was the Jefferies Cemetery. From that point if you go due east, that takes you to the river’s edge. From the North West corn marker, if you go 115.5’, that marks the South West corner; from there go to the river’s edge and that line marks the South boundary of the cemetery. It is presently the home of several horses. There is no sighs of tombstones nor indentations in the land indicating cave-ins (an sigh that a grave is below), as it has been plowed over the years.

Today's auditor records, including aerial views of this former cemetery show that alleys still exist. But as far as what happened to the missing headstones at this former cemetery, the answer may be at the bottom of the Black River.

Question: If the missing tombstones ARE in the Black River, how do we get them out (the embankment has a 40’ drop to the river and once brought to the top, should they be placed in Spencer Cemetery or placed near the old cemetery?

Any comments on this topic send with subject: Jefferies Cemetery to fstuart44@verizon.net

Hugh Hazel

Dotty Hiatt — 13 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information about Hugh Hazel and his descendants, business transactions, where he lived, occupation, etc. Hugh died at the age of 100 in Homer, Medina Co.,OH in 1894. He came to Ohio from Delaware. He married Ruth Kearns(not sure of spelling). Do not know if he had other wives. Any clues about his life and family would be most appreciated. I am descended from his son, Samuel.

402 baxter street in medina ohio

pitbulldog1981 — 14 Sep 2007 4:43:57 GMT

im trying to find the history of previous owners of 402 baxter street medina ohio trying to locate owners from the 50,s threw the 1980's the home was built in 1887 just looking for some history on it as it is one of the older homes in that area and i believe a relative of mine owned it at one time or another the last name was possibly christopher does anyone out there know where i can get records of former owners over the internet that go back that far

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

fstuart1 — 20 Oct 2007 11:30:23 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)

Seeking information on James Madison Jefferies/Gilbert Jefferies,(Spencer Mills,River Corners/Spencer, Spencer Township, Ohio

fstuart1 — 12 Oct 2007 4:32:02 GMT

I have most of the census info. Do you know of any living members of this family in the Medina County area? Is any one on the list related?

I have two obituaries about James Madison Jefferies, one from the Medina County Gazette and the other from the Wellington Enterprise. They go into detail of his life as if it were taken from a writing, notes, etc. If so do they exist?

Contact at fstuart44@verizon.net

Thanks

Francis M. Stuart

Old Lodi Cemetery on st rt 83

DENISETANNER27 — 25 Oct 2006 1:09:16 GMT

Does anyone know of anyone who might know how to locate records on where someone was buried??? Someone at the Harris twp. garage said one of the caretakers a few years ago burned them. The person I am trying to locate died out of state and was buried with no ceremony. So the funeral homes in lodi don't have any records. (even of the long ago closed funeral homes) Please help. Thanks
denise

Lucius DAVIS b.1838

Jeannie Japp — 13 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Lucius H. DAVIS born in 1838 died August 21, 1897 in Medina Ohio. He married Jane Ann TREMAN December 18, 1861 in Medina Co, Ohio. Three sons, names were Clark ODell DAVIS m. Dorcas Anne WHITINGER, Fred W. DAVIS m. Minnie M. last name unknown, and Franklin DAVIS. Both Lucius and Jane Ann Treman Davis are buried in the Granger Cemetery. Thank you in advance for any help.
Jeannie

Looking for burial info for surname Dolamore in Medina County

kathylinden187 — 24 Sep 2007 4:25:01 GMT

I am mostly looking in Myrtle Hill Cemetery but I do not know if any Dolamores are buried elsewhere in Medina County. I appreciate any help you can give.

Kathy Dolamore Gould

Mahlon S. Huffman(b.1884)'s father? Medina

schulacz — 10 Aug 2007 5:30:48 GMT

1900 census lists Lucy Huffman, 50, widow, as head of household with sons Mahlon, Charlie(b.Apr1887) and Dee(b.Apr1889). Can't find Lucy's husband's name. Her neighbors were David, Earl, Ira and Grace Huffman. Were they relatives of her deceased husband? J.

Location of Medina cty courthouse to obtain copy of will from 1800s

JeffreyZarend — 12 Sep 2007 10:24:28 GMT

Hello,

I will be visiting Spencer Twp and Spencer cemetary on Monday, 9/17/07 to take photos of the Luce families that are buried there.

I was wondering where the courthouse is, to see if I can get copies of Aaron Luce's will from late 1877. Aaron Luce (22 Mar 1798 - 23 Nov 1877) should have his will recorded there.

thanks
Jeff Zarend
g-g-g-g-g-g (or so) grandson of Aaron Luce
(603) 878 4460
jzarend@yahoo.com
www.zarend.com/genealogy.html

Luce family in Medina county tied back to Massachussetts?

JeffreyZarend — 12 Sep 2007 10:27:57 GMT

Has anyone had any success tying the Luce family who lived in Medina County in the mid-late 1800s back to the Luce family which originated in the Martha's Vineyard area of Mass.?

Or, are there any current Luce residents in Medina county with a long history?

thanks
Jeff Zarend
jzarend@yahoo.com

Walkers of Medina

Margaret McManus — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information about Henry J. WALKER, wife Ruania? P. and child Ara F. WALKER. They are listed in 1870 Census.
Henry is listed as aged 44, born in MA and an attorney-at-law. Ruania is aged 39, born in NY and Ara F., aged 5, born in OH.

Looking for death and burial information for Friend Ingraham

amidd67 — 30 Aug 2007 12:46:32 GMT

who possibly died in 1830 in Windsor, Vermont, and is buried at Bristol, Ontario, New York.

I am also looking for death and burial information for his son Elisha Ingraham, who lived in Beaver, Bay, Michigan during the 1880 Michigan Census.

Margarette Strope Neeper died 1932 in Spencer

JeanneCrews27 — 20 Aug 2007 2:37:54 GMT

According to her death certificate, Margarette Neeper was born in 1868 in Fayette Co., Ohio and died in June 1932 in Spencer, Medina Co. It lists her father as Ward Stroup, so that lets me know that her parents were Ward Strope and Ethla Orahood. I looked for Neepers in 1920 and 1910 census records in Medina County but found none. Does anyone know who she married and if they had children?

Jacob Pinkerton

Biblelinda — 5 Aug 2007 2:07:33 GMT

Can anyone do a marriage look up for Jacob Pinker and Adelia Hamilton about 1874. Thanks Linda

Roy & Mabel (Snyder) Hall of Medina

Nathan Baker — 20 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Family tree of Roy C. Hall, of Medina, Ohio, son of Georege & Arbella Hall; wife Mabel L. Snyder moved to Ritchie County, WV with 9 children. Other surnames: Snyder, Potter

I need help researching the ancestry of Roy C. HALL (of Chatham and Medina, OH communities) son of George and Arbella HALL (her sisters: Nancy, Hanna). Roy married Mabel L. SNYDER (b. June 28, 1907) who, after his death, moved the family of nine children to Ritchie County, WV. Her parents were Charles SNYDER (brother Nathan) and Anna E. POTTER (father Royal POTTER, mother Philamean). Her brothers: Fred, Clarence, Herbert, Albert. Sisters: Florence, Ruth.

Also, Anna E. POTTER'S brothers were: Ed, William, Harry; her sisters were: Grace, Abbie.

Martin Van Buren Bates

robgividen — 5 Jul 2006 4:26:08 GMT

Can someone tell me where he is buried.

Thank you

Zebulon Daily

dpgaspar — 13 Sep 2004 12:20:41 GMT

Hi! My great-great-great Grandfather was Zebulon Daily. He lived around Tioga County and all the census records indicate this from about 1800 until 1860. Except, that is, for the 1840 census that lists someone with his name in Medina County but not in Tioga anymore. His first wife would have been dead by then but it does list a female around her 30s with a young child. Then in 1850, back to Tioga. I am not sure that this is him, but this is the only Zebulon Daily listed in any 1840 census that I can find.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to where to go next?

Thanks! :)

Dana

Lawrence William JENKINS of Medina Co, Ohio 1892-1999

EarleneScott — 26 Jul 2007 3:46:06 GMT

Hello
I am looking for descendants of Lawrence William Jenkins of Medina Co, Ohio. His parents were Perry C. Jenkins and Myrtle (?). He had a sister named Emma F. Jenkins. He served in WWI and his military service testament has been found. I desire to return this to the family.
Thank you.
Earlene Scott

Shumaker - Overs Wedding Announcement

JRFULLEN63 — 20 Jul 2007 6:20:52 GMT

Wedding announcement of Mary Shumaker to Ivan Overs, May 15, 1926, LeRoy Ohio - published in The Broadcaster (company bulletin for Ohio Farmers Insurance). I am not researching this family, just offering a copy of the announcement.

Nellie Martin

obriencs1 — 19 Jul 2007 11:01:57 GMT

I am looking for any information on Nellie M Martin. All i know is that she was married to Walter Bassett.

Raquet

Rodney Dillon — 26 Nov 2004 7:02:27 GMT

I'm trying to locate any information on Jacob and Elizabeth Raquet and their family. Jacob was born abt. 1773 and Elizabeth about 1780, both in Germany. Their daughter, Anna Maria was born in Bavaria about 1806. They came to the U.S. probably in the early 1830s, and settled in Medina Co., OH. Anna Maria married Joseph Burkhardt in Liverpool Twp. in 1838. Jacob and Elizabeth were in Cuyahoga Co. by 1850, when they appear on the census in East Cleveland. Any information appreciated.

Northeast Ohio Exchange

JBernard77 — 30 Jun 2007 12:49:06 GMT

There is a new site for exchanging information and photographs from Cuyahoga, Medina, Summit, Stark, and Tuscarawas Counties.

If you have ancestors that were born, lived, or died in any of these counties. It is a place to share photos of ancestors that are connected to these counties or of locations in them. Also items of interest, certificates and mementos, can be shared.

For an invitation please contact me through email or by message on this board. Hope to see you soon!

1930 Census of Ironton, Ohio, Lawrence

JanetPeters500 — 1 Jul 2007 12:06:46 GMT

Would someone please check the 1930 census for a Miller family. Father was Walter Cecil Miller, Mother-Lucy Miller(I believe) son was Walter James and the daughter was Virginia Victoria Miller. Any help would be appreciated. Janet Peters, Bluefield, West Virginia. You may also e-mail me at harlessj@citlink.net

1920 & 1930 Medina Co. Census Look-up Needed

MLH40 — 28 Jun 2007 2:47:46 GMT

Trying to locate Harry Gerald Holmes. He listed the following information on his WWI Draft Registration:
Address: E. Akron, Summit Co., OH
Born: October 9, 1880 in Indiana
Occupation: farmer
Employer: R. J. Noney (or Money)
Employer's Address: Medinia Co. Ohio

I would appreciate anyone with access to census records or other records from Medina Co. looking for ANY information (family, death, obit., marriage, etc.) concerning Harry Gerald Holmes. Thank you for your help

HASTINGS, REUTTER, KLEINSCHMIDT, KELLAR, STARR

robinbrine1 — 13 Nov 2005 4:38:06 GMT

Starting to research my husband's family surnames are; Hastings, Reutter, Kleinschmidt, Kellar/Keller, Starr......those are some. All from around Liverpool, Litchfield, York, Lester, Erhart areas.........Some from Germany 1830's.

ANY info would help! thanks
Robin Brine

Howard F Brobst 1945-2000 Medina Co

BWilliams5826 — 1 Apr 2002 6:33:06 GMT

Looking for information on parents, siblings, of Howard F Brobst born 6 April 1945 in Ohio, date of death 5 Feb 2000 in Anderson South Carolina. Buried Westview Cemetary, Brunswick. sister, Amy Poole of Brunswick, daughter Tina, wife of Henry Rozhon, Brunswick. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Old Town Cemetery Medina County Names & Surnames

sutana1865 — 19 Mar 2007 11:51:51 GMT

The Old Town Cemetery in Medina was closed in 1910 for future burials. I'm listing *some* names where dates of birth would be pre 1800 or around 1800. So many migrants from NY, CT and Mass. areas based on possible rootsweb connections. There are numerous more buried here, some under the age of 18, that I have not posted. Other than these inscriptions, most won't be listed in census information and probably not in biographies.
I'm hoping one of these names brings your research into Medina County. (Most of mine has been in Wayne with a tad in Medina)
Jeanette

Thomas Gallup, died Feb 11, 1834 age 26
Adaline Ann, wife of Thos. Gallup, died Jan. 6, 1834, age 19
Jane, wife of Thom. Kast, died Aug 16, 1834 age 41
John Hickox, died 1835, age 70 years
Anna Higby, wife of Enoch Higby, died Aug 22, 1835, age 57 years (her husbband dying neear Monticello, Ia April 26, 1862 age 88),
Daniel Abbot, Died Feb 1, 1836 aged 56
Keziah Kinney Brown died Oct 1836, aged 49
Mason Fitch, son of WW. and L. Fitch, died May 25, 1837 , aged 17
Deacon J. Winslow, died Nov 30, 1852, aged 85
Celestial J Bissell, daughter of B.J. and S. Bissell, died Jan 10, 1853, age 17
Reynold Beckwith, died Jan 28, 1853, age 79
Eliphalet Sanders died May 22, 1853, aged 63, father of Aaron Sanders
Sarah House, wife of John, died May 27, 1853 aged 58 years.

Charles Kast Halliwill

genealogymom163 — 16 May 2007 5:45:25 GMT

Does anyone have any information re Charles Edgar Kast born 1845 in Litchfield, Medina; married to Celestine King apparently adopted by the George Halliwill family.

Paul Emericus Dalessandro and Elvira Gabriel

Miralogos — 15 May 2007 4:45:01 GMT

I am searching for Paul Emericus Dalessandro, born about 14 October 1919 in Leetonia, Columbiana County, Ohio, to Dominic and Minnie Dalessandro. The family had moved to Barberton, Summit County, Ohio by 1930. Sometime in the mid 1950's Paul and a lady friend, Elvira Gabriel of Leetonia (born 1933)seem to have joined up and dropped from sight. Over the next few decades people reported seeing Paul occasionally, including at ballgames in Orrville, Wayne County, Ohio. Family members from both the Dalessandro and Gabriel families have been unable to catch up with either Paul or Elvira. Any information would be appreciated.

Magdalina Smith wife of Christian Everhard

DeloresKimling — 9 May 2007 10:05:18 GMT

I have been searching for a long time, trying to find a connection to my Adam SMITH/Schmitt, who arrived in Medina Co. from Westmoreland, PA. in 1814. (Wadsworth Heritage-Schapiro). Magdalina SMITH also arrived with her husband Christian Everhard at the same time. I am wondering if anyone can give me a clue as to the Smith family that Magdalena originated from. She was born Nov. 19, 1791 in Westmoreland, PA and died May 23, 1869 in either Medina or Summitt Co., Ohio. I have a lot of info on this Smith family, but need verification. I live in Michigan, but have been to Medina two times researching. I would like to hire someone who can get me more info on this family. I am getting anxious for completion of this mystery. Thanks for any help. Dee Kimling

PERKINS, JOSIAH

Janet L. Baughman — 18 Jan 2003 5:38:38 GMT

I am looking for information on Josiah Perkins who married Polly Johnston. The information I have is that Josiah was born in New York and died in Medina County, Ohio. I would like infomation on his parents. Josiah & Polly had a son, Charles Perkins, born August 12, 1808 and I don't know if there were anyother children.

WOOD, BEST, YEOMANS

ASH59E — 4 Jul 2001 1:11:52 GMT

1850 U.S.Census for Chatham, Medina Co. has Joel WOOD,age 51, wife Phebe, age 48, and daughter, Lucretia BEST, sons, Phineas and Henry, and others, incl. a child, A. BEST., age 3. Would be interested in knowing whether there is any further information about these people in local history, cemetery records, etc. Phebe was daughter of Andrew Yeomans and Polly Palmer who were m. in CT in 1798.

SCHRADER, Mary J. MEADOWS, Obit Wanted: April 23, 1989

AmandaJaneMullins74 — 30 Apr 2007 7:51:15 GMT

Looking for an obit for Mary Jo MEADOWS SCHRADER, who passed away on 23 April 1989.
Born in WV, parents were JH MEADOWS, Sr. & Mary MEADOWS.

Any help will be APPRECIATED!

Thanks for viewing my post.

John Wallace md. Isabelle Traxler, 1868, Medina Co., OH

CarolBowman74 — 21 Apr 2007 2:13:41 GMT

This is not my Wallace line.

For a friend, I am searching for the family of origin of John Wallace, b. ca. 1844, in Ohio. The 1880 census says his father was born in VA and his mother in MD. John Wallace married Isabelle Traxler in 1868. Their known children were: Frances Wallace b. July 1869, Ernest Elmer Wallace b. 13 Nov 1874, and Grace Wallace b. 1876. John Wallace was dead by the time of the 1900 census when Isabelle Traxler Wallace was shown as a 51-year-old widow, living with her parents John and Lucinda Traxler. Isabelle Traxler Wallace's second husband was Cyrus Rickard.

Would also like to know the maiden name of Ernest Elmer Wallace's wife, Letitia Ellen ____. They were married about 1895, probably in Medina Co., OH.

1870 CENSUS, LAFAYETTE TWP., P.O. WHITTLESEY, MEDINA CO., OH - 10 Jun 1870
Page 24
195-203
WALLACE
John - 26 - M - W - Farm Laborer - VRE $300 - VPE $300 - OH
Isabelle - 21 - F - W - Keeping House - OH
Frances - 10/12 - F - W - OH - b. July 1869
NEXT DOOR:
196-204
TRAXLER
John - 44 - M - W - Farmer - VRE $1500 - VPE $500 - OH
Lucinda - 40 - F - W - Keeping House - OH
Mary J. - 21 - F - W - OH

1880 CENSUS, PERRYSBURG TWP., ED #106, WOOD CO., OH - 13 & 14 Aug 1880
Page 41
401-401
WALLACE
John - W - M - 36 - Head - Married - Farmer - OH-VA-MD
Isabell - W - F - 31 - Wife - Married - Keeps House - OH-OH-OH
Ernest E. - W - M - 5 - Son - OH-OH-OH
Grace - W - F - 4 - Dau. - OH-OH-OH

1900 CENSUS, LAFAYETTE TWP., ED #45, MEDINA CO., OH - 27 Jun 1900
Page 15 - (91A)
160-164
WALLACE
Ernest E. - Head - W - M - Nov 1874 - 25 - Married x 5 years - OH-OH-OH - Farmer
Letitia E. - Wife - W - F - Jan 1874 - 26 - Married x 5 years - 2 children, 2 living - WVA-WVA-WVA
Beulah B. - Dau. - W - F - Feb 1896 - 4 - OH-OH-WVA
Jessie M. - Dau. - W - F - May 1899 - 1 - OH-OH-WVA
NEXT DOOR:
161-165
TRAXLER
John - Head - W - M - Dec 1825 - 74 - Married x 52 years - OH - Farmer - Retired
Lucinda - Wife - W - F - Feb 1828 - 71 - Married x 52 years - 4 children, 1 living - OH
WALLACE
Isabel - Dau. - W - F - Apr 1849 - 51 - Widowed - 5 children, 2 living - OH-OH-OH

1910 CENSUS, YORK TWP. - ED #145 - MEDINA CO., OH - 15 Apr 1910
Page 1 - (281A)
9-9
WALLACE
Ernest E. - Head - M - W - 36 - 1st marriage - Md. x 15 years - OH-OH-OH - Farmer - Dairy Farm
Letitia L. - Wife - F - W - 37 - 1st marriage - Md. x 15 years - 2 children, 2 living - WVA-MD-WVA
Beulah E. - Dau. - F - W - 14 - OH-WVA-OH
Jessie M. - Dau. F - W - 11 - OH-WVA-OH

NOTE BY CJB: Also in 1910, Cyrus Rickard-66-NY-NY-NY & Isabelle Rickard-60-OH-OH-OH were listed in Chatham Twp., ED #129, Medina Co., OH. It was the second marriage for both of them. Ernest Rickard-Son-28-Single-OH-NY-OH-Carpenter was living with them, as was Lucinda Traxler-Mother-in-Law-81-Widowed-OH-PA-PA. Lucinda was shown to have birthed four children, with only one living.

1920 CENSUS, MEDINA TWP., MEDINA VILLAGE, ED #75, MEDINA CO., OH - 16 Jan 1920
Page 1 - (150A)
234-354-378 - (234 East Washington Street)
WALLACE
Ernest E. - Head - M - W - 46 - Married - OH-OH-OH - Dealer - Farm Implements
Lutitia E. - Wife - F - W - 47 - Married - MD-MD-WVA
Jessie M. - Dau. - F - W - 18 - Single - OH-OH-MD

NOTE BY CJB: Also in 1920, Cyrus Rickard-76-NY-NY-NY & Isabell Rickard-70-OH-OH-OH were listed in Chatham Twp., ED #65, Medina Co., OH.

1930 CENSUS, MEDINA TWP., MEDINA VILLAGE, ED #13, MEDINA CO., OH - 4 Apr 1930
Page 4
234-48-55 - (234 East Washington Street)
WALLACE
Ernest E. - Head - M - W - 55 - Married - 1st married at age 21 - OH-OH-OH - Dealer - Farm Implements
Letitia E. - Wife - F - W - 57 - Married - 1st married at age 22 - WVA-MD-WVA
RICKARD
Isabell - MOTHER - F - W - 80 - Widowed - OH-OH-OH

Carol J. Bowman
cbowman@frii.com

Oakley Family

leahanne1975 — 20 Apr 2007 1:25:54 GMT

I have many records that have many of my Oakley ancestors living in the Medina Ohio area, Spencer Township, during the early 1800s. One, Abraham, is said to be buried in River Corners Cemetery. My great great grandfather, Benjamin, was supposed to be born there. His father was Aaron Oakley, his father was William Oakley. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Benjamin and his brother moved to Arkansas and Missouri later in the 1800s, but it is their earlylife in Ohio that interests me. I think Aaron Oakley died and his father was given guardianship of his kids, one of whom was Benjamin.

OBITUARY - Laura C. (BALDWIN) ALDRICH (1837-1923), wife of Rev. Wm. J. ALDRICH

MichaelCronk28 — 19 Apr 2007 5:24:01 GMT

DEACONESS HOME FOUNDER IS DEAD

Mrs. Laura C. Aldrich Dies at Home of Son in Muskegon Heights

FUNERAL IS THURSDAY

Mrs. Laura C. Aldrich, founder of the Aldrich Deaconess home on Lyon-st. and its superintendent for 18 years, died at the home of her son, Fred B. Aldrich at Muskegon Heights Tuesday, according to word received by friends here. Local deaconesses will attend the funeral which will be held Thursday at 3 o'clock at the son's home, 841 Maffitt-st., Muskegon Heights, with Rev. George A. Crichett, pastor of Muskegon Heights Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Mrs. Aldrich was the widow of Rev. W.J. Aldrich, who was prominent in the Michigan Methodist Episcopal conference about 35 years ago. She was 86 years old, having been born in Medina, O., in 1837. She was a graduate of Baldwin university, Berea, O., and was consecrated deaconess at Washington Deaconess college, Washington, D.C. She married Mr. Aldrich when he was pastor of Muskegon Methodist Episcopal church.

Following her husband's death in 1890 Mrs. Aldrich began the organization of deaconess work in this state. She was in charge of a campaign for funds, undertaken among local Methodist Episcopal churches and civic organizations in behalf of the deaconess home, for which the cornerstone was laid in 1894. Mrs. Aldrich was superintendent of the home until 14 years ago, when she retired, but continued to reside at the home until three years ago, when she went to live with her son.

Surviving besides the son is an adopted daughter, who resides in Toledo: three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Wed., May 2 1923, Pg. 23, Col. 3, Art. 2

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I have not been able to establish her parentage.

According to a record in FamilySearch.org, William J. ALDRICH married Laura C. BALDWIN, 17 November 1857, Medina, Ohio

~1860 U.S. Census, Brunswick Township, Medina Co. OHIO, William J. & Laura C. Aldrich and their son, Fred'k B. William was a farmer.
~1870 U.S. Census, 5th Ward - Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, William J. & Laura C. Aldrich and their son, Fred B., 10, and Sarah Angell, 15. William was a Clergyman.
~1880 U.S. Census, Walker, Kent Co., Michigan, W.C. & Laura C. Aldrich and their son, Fred B., 20, and Inez V., 11. William is a Minister and Fred is a Gardener.
~1900 U.S. Census, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, Mrs. W.J. Aldrich, 63 (b. May 1837), widow, was Superintendent of the Deaconess Home at 401 Lyon St. She was the mother of two children, both of whom were living.
~1910 U.S. Census, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan., A. Aldrich, 73, widow, was a boarder at 401 Lyon St
~1920 U.S. Census, 2nd Ward - Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, Laura C. Aldrich, 82, widow, was a boarder at 523 Lyon St. She is retired.

EVERGREEN CEMETERY, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan
Aldrich, Laura C., d. 1 May 1923 [Burial Location 4-11-3]
Aldrich, William, d. 23 Sept. 1890 [Burial Location 4-11-3]
Aldrich, Russell, d. 19 Apr. 1908, [Burial Location 4-11-3]
Aldrich, Millie, d. 13 Nov. 1925, [Burial Location 4-11-3]

DAVID ALLEN

JWillis0814 — 6 Nov 2001 12:16:01 GMT

MY WIFES G-G-GGRANDFATHER DAVID ALLEN
WAS IN MEDINA 1820. HAVE LOTS OF INFO ON HIM FROM OTHER AREAS. LOOKING FOR INFO ON JOSHIA HIS FATHER

Access to Medina, Ohio courthouse

Sandysohgen — 28 Apr 2006 10:10:19 GMT

Hi, I am the webmaster at Athens county, OHGenWeb. I am available to do research in Medina as I live near the courthouse. Please contact me for details.
Sandra Mitchell Quinn

Vovillia/Hamner in Medina

Annette Nutting — 17 May 2004 5:43:04 GMT

My husband's ancestors were John Vovillia and Eliza Hamner, born in 1823 and 1825. The 1850 Census shows them living in Medina with a two-year-old daughter, Frances. Does anyone have any information on them? Thanks!

Obit lookup

billy27_1 — 1 Apr 2007 8:27:58 GMT

Greetings from North Texas . I would like an obit for my Aunt Mrs. Lois Teresa Young of Wadsworth OH Medina Co she was born on July 23-1902 and died in Oct 27- 1982 she was the wife of Herbert Young . Thanks

Jacob Coller born 1805 in PA, look familiar?

TamaraLewis228 — 22 Mar 2007 8:20:49 GMT

Trying to locate information for a Jacob Coller born about 1805 in PA. I have him listed on the 1870 Census as living in Homer Township, Medina Co. next to his son Henry Collar who was married t Mary Ann, maiden name Smith. The correct spelling of the name is Coller. Jacob married a Lydia or Lyda Stein, born about 1796 also in PA. According to Henry's obituary, Jacob and Lydia (Lyda) had 14 children. He and Lydia disappear after the 1870 Census and I can't locate them prior. Due to their ages in 1870, I am assuming they may not have survived until the 1880 Census. My hope is by giving this information on this message board that someone may recognize some of these names.

john lane

wcabe1 — 19 Mar 2007 4:50:33 GMT

I am looking for information on a John Lane who was living in Medina Co. Ohio by 1820. According to cesus records he was born abt. 1796 in PA. He married Elizabeth Hurlbut in Medina Co. in 1820. By the 1840's i think the family was living in Cayhoga Co. Ohio, then by the 1860's the family moved to Steele Co. Minn. Any help would be great.
Thank You,
Cindy Cabe

Mcfarlin,Low,Hurd,Beebes of Medina co OH

katie bacon — 16 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for several Medina co families: I have a Charles Mcfarlin b 1777 died 1847 Read Hill cem with wife Irene?. His son was John Mcfarlin b 1805 in Bristol, NY. He married
a Azubah Low died 1862 in Granger she was born Aug 2 1812 in Canadaguia/Bristol,Ontario co NY( I think she is the daughter of Anthony and Mary Baldwin Low...It is said they had 13 children.
Also have an Asa Hurd son of Elijah and Phebe Marchant Hurd
he was born July 21 1804 in Caanadaguia NY died 1878 in Bath,OH , He married a Sarah Beebe born Jan 5 1810 in NY ,They migarated to Ohio abt 1834, marraige record has not been found yet. They had :Merchant,Marshall,Maalon, and Frances.
Katie Bacon at dbbacon@earthlink.net

German Families in Medina, Liverpool Twp late 1830's

@@misskitty@globaldialog.com — 29 Oct 2004 2:56:27 GMT

Looking for information on 9 German families who came to Liverpool Twp about 1837. One of the Families were the Gollmar's, another is probably the Geyer Family. Is there any information about the Germans in the area?

1820 families--- Smith/Baughman in Wadsworth, Medina Co.

DeloresKimling — 13 Mar 2007 1:15:55 GMT

Medina Co, Wadsworth Twp, listed in early marriage records for 1817-shows Adam Smith Jr. and Polly Baughman being married in Wadsworth Twp., Medina Co. They resided in Wadsworth until Adam's death between 1840 and 1850 Census. Mary was listed there in 1850 Census with her children, Fanny, Jonas, Lewis, John, Sarah and two grandchildren. In the 1860 census Mary was not listed and other family members, Fanny, Jonas and Lewis along with Fanny's children had moved to Hillsdale Co., Mi.

The Smith and Baughman families were early German settlers from Pennsylvania that came to Medina around 1814, they settled in Wadsworth with several other german families.

Does anyone have any information on this Smith/Baughman family or stories on these early German settlers. I really would like to know what happened to Adam and Mary/Polly Smith. Thanks for any info or clues anyone might have. Are there specific cemeteries for these german families? Delores Kimling Hillsdale Co., MI

free family

peggie48 — 7 Mar 2007 12:17:24 GMT

looking for anything on a simon free born to a samuel and susannah free {maiden name strong} in 1839. would be please to have any thing on this family . need information on samuel and susannah

Sizer ( S R) Moden + Belle Shaw

richardjel — 24 Jul 2006 10:53:01 GMT

Sizer born about 1859 OH and Belle Shaw about 1857 had a son, Robert Clair Moden born 22 Oct 1881 OH and died Jun 1970 Morenci, Lenawee Co, MI. He married Lennie L Powell 23 Dec 1901 in Seneca, Lenawee Co, MI.
Belle Shaw also died in Morenci, Lenawee Co, MI 1930. She is listed in 1870 Medina Co, OH with her parents at age 12.
Does anyone have any record of the Moden family?