Meigs - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Obit Needed: Mary (Polly) Hubbell SAVAGE

rcrshaffer — 19 Aug 2008 1:10:11 GMT

I am interested in finding an obit. on Mary (Polly)Hubbell Savage. B. 16 Dec.1797 m. Adam Savage d.23 Mar.1844 in Rutland Twp., Meigs Cty, Ohio.

Obit Please: Adam SAVAGE, died 1849

rcrshaffer — 19 Aug 2008 1:10:54 GMT

Does anyone have access to an Obit. on Adam Savage b.1 Mar 1798, Fairfield, Kennebec Co. ME, d. 23Dec. 1849 Meigs Cty, Ohio. Probably in Rutland Twp. Would appreciate getting access to this Obit.

Obit Please: Abijah HUBBELL, Sr. - died 1841

rcrshaffer — 19 Aug 2008 1:11:47 GMT

Would anyone have access to an Obit. on Abijah Hubbell, Sr.
b. 27 Apr.1763 @ Bridgeport CT, lived @ Ballstone, NY.
d. 18 July 1841 in Rutland Twp, Meigs cty, Ohio. Would appreciate having access to this obit.

Anna Maria Brunner - Meigs Co Infirmary death 1882

CathyLampshire22 — 12 Aug 2008 5:17:58 GMT

Seek burial information for Anna Maria Brunner (wife of Valentine Brunner) who died March 1882 in the Meigs County Infirmary.
Was she buried in a cemetery at the infirmary?
Was she buried in a Meigs County cemetery?

Daniel and Robert TOWNSEND of Columbia Twp. -- Circa 1830/1840

Rachelle_McKerchie — 19 Jun 2005 5:41:20 GMT

There are a long line of descendants of James Townsend and his wife Catherine Allen. I happen to be one. However, who does Daniel and Robert Townsend belong to? Daniel is living on the same property as James Sr. and Allen in the 1830 and 1840 Columbia Twp. census'es. There are 2 Robert Townsends of Meigs Co. during this period. One is living in Scipio Twp and descends from a Maine family. I am referring to Robert Townsend of Columbia Twp. who in the 1850's marries a previously married Ruhama Stout. Can anyone help? Also, there is a Rachel Townsend that married Henry Mace. Ours?

Death Dates Please? -- Samuel & Rebecca SCOTT

khenchel1 — 12 Aug 2008 1:01:25 GMT

Samuel and Rebecca Scott death dates. Samuel b: 1787 Ireland. He was living in Columbia, Meigs, Ohio on the 1860 US Census. Wife, Rebecca Scott, birth: 1833 Ireland also on the 1860 US Census shows living with Samuel. They are not on the 1870 US Census. They moved to Columbia, Meigs, Ohio around 1839. They had four children living with them in 1839. John T Scott b: 1821 PA; Francis b: 1827 PA, Alice b: 1833 PA and James B. b: 1835 PA. In the 1850 Census John T Scott was living 2 doors down from his parents. John T Scott died 1916 in Chillicothe, Ohio. He is my gggrandfather. Would appreciate any inforamation about this family to complete my family tree.
Thank you very much

Civil War Lookup Please? - Co. C 63rd Reg. of Meigs Co.

fluffy311 — 29 Mar 2008 5:26:29 GMT

Do you have any way of looking up Civil War soldiers? I see there is a Joseph N. Bailey, Co C, 63rd reg. Killed.
Are there any more records that would tell where he was when killed or papers that would give his parent's names, wife, etc.?
Lois

Rosina Wode/Engel Marriage-Pomeroy

engelrichard1 — 6 Aug 2008 4:30:58 GMT

Currently researching paternal great, great grandmother Rosina Wode. Catholic church records show DOB: April 27th 1832, Oppau,Pfalz Bayern Germany. Rosina died December 22,1869 Meigs County OH.

1860 Census show Rosina and her husband "John Lewis Engel"(likely Johannes Engel II from Oppau above)living in Pomeroy with a brother Anthony Wode(Woode). Both men's occupation listed as coal miners.

LDS records suggest couple married either in Pomeroy,OH or possibly in the City of Allegheny(now Pittsburgh,PA) prior to arrival in Pomeroy. The marriage would have been around 1846-1848.

Any suggestions for researching German church marriage records in Pomeroy and locating Rosina's grave?

Would Chester Co. Courthouse be of help?

Thanks,
Rick Engel

engel.richard@gmail.com

Looking for Bowens, Starks, Grabers, Evans in Meigs County

willyo1957 — 6 May 2008 2:45:23 GMT

I am looking for family member from meigs county area.
My father Harry Stark Bowen grew up in Pomeroy Ohio

His Father was Harry 'Mox' Bowen
son of John A Bowen & Susan Evans

His mother was Laura P Stark
dtr of Peter Stark and Anna Graber

any help would be appreciated. please contact me at dinerwillyb@yahoo.com

Bill Bowen

Location of the cemetery for Kasper Gerlach

becdecoy4558 — 4 Aug 2008 4:52:28 GMT

Kasper Gerlach is buried near a place called Bear Wallow...I believe. Would anyone know the road number and location?

Richard Bailey - 1940s-50s

melissak86 — 3 Aug 2008 9:56:43 GMT

Looking for info about Richard Baley, he went to school at Middleport High School in the late 1940 to early 1950.

Harvey BROWN - Mary Jane HOOD

WilmaVanNess51 — 10 Jan 2004 7:33:02 GMT

Searching for Harvey Brown m. Mary Jane Hood, had son of William Harvey Brown b.12-23-1850 Meigs Co.-Cinn.. William m. Antis Jane Cox (Quaker); live later in Grant Co. Indiana near Jonesboro & Marion. Hood family descend from Scotland, Brown of S. Carolina (birth of Harvey Brown) according to son death certificate. Any Brown or Hood Family records would be appreciated/would like to correspond with ancestor lines.

Anthony ROUSH, (1882 - 1901) - Would like to hear from descendents.

becdecoy4558 — 27 Jun 2008 1:52:00 GMT

Anthony Roush born 06 July6 1882 and died 08 March 1901 and died at East Letart, Meigs County.
Mary Wolfe born 5 Feb 1823 Meigs, Ohio, and died 1899.
Children: Carleton, born 23 Dec 1843; Mary L. born 27 Sep 1845; Joseph abt 1847; Alexander born 14 May 1847; Charles A Louis born 4 July 1851; Minerva born 13 Jan 1854; Lydia Elizabeth b 28 Apr 1856 in Graham Station, Mason County, West Virginia; Henderson born 26 Sep 1858; Jeremiah born 03 Nov 1860; Izetta Sarah born 02 July 1862; and Fannie Roena born 30 Aug 1886.

Douglas ROSENBAUM -- lived in Meigs Co.

melissak86 — 23 Feb 2008 10:17:31 GMT

looking for info about douglas rosenbaum whom passed away in july 1985 (born 1957) thanks

Beech Grove cemetery in Pomeroy

PatriciaGrimm602 — 15 Jun 2007 7:47:23 GMT

I need to know whom to contact to find a grave location in Beech Grove cemetery. I was back there last week, but didn't locate an office in the cemetery.

Thank you for your help.

Pat in AZ.

Sarah Louise COCHRAN, b. 1890

smg433021 — 2 Apr 2005 7:19:06 GMT

i am looking for a sarah louise cochran (eliza). born june 26 1890 .died march 1 1944. she married wade andrew powell on oct 2 1908 in meigs co. wade was born may 13 1887 and died feb 15 1966.i want to submit my research on the powell liner for meigs county and im stuck on sarah.im not sure if sarah was born in meigs co or lawrence. any help would be greatly appriciated.

EISELSTEIN Families in Pomeroy

willyo1957 — 9 Jun 2008 9:48:25 GMT

my great great grandfather, Martin Stark (1832-1920), married Christina Eiselstein. (pulled last name from my great grandfather's death certificate) Martin was in Onieda County, NY in 1854. his oldest son Valentine was born about
1860 in Ohio. Christina is listed as his wife in the 1870
Census as being 31 years old (birth date about 1839) and born in Germany. there are 3(?) eiselstein families in Pomeroy at about that time, i beleive that the were all related. who were Christina's parents?
and does any one have any information about Martin Stark, who just shows up in Pomeroy about 1860?

Thank you
Bill Bowen

contact me at dinerwillyb@yahoo.com

Allison Cole b. abt. 1877

jane_gilbert — 2 Jun 2008 3:27:48 GMT

I'm trying to figure out the parents of an Allison Cole (male) I see in the Meigs Co. census from 1910 - 1920. He was born in the 1877 timeframe in Ohio, and married a woman name Jane/Jannie/Leona. Their children were Freda, Guy, Alvin and Mary.

I haven't been able to locate Allison in the 1900 census nor the 1880 census.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks.

Jane

James TOWNSEND -- from Meigs Co.

townsend133 — 26 May 2008 1:41:17 GMT

I am researching a Townsend family from Meigs County also, name being James Townsend, who had sons named Solomon and Allen to name a few. James and Solomon are buried in Temple Cemetery at Mt. Blanco, Allen migrated to Lawrence County, and is an ancestor of my husband's. There is a book written by a Hollis Townsend, that is about this family, and mentions a Bible and letters of James's that I am interested in. I would like to find these, and see if I could obtain copies, or pictures of the documents that are mentioned. Any help would be appreciated!

Martin STARK -- of Pomeroy, OH

William A.Stark — 27 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for the parents and the town in Wuerttemberg that Martin Stark of Pomeroy,OH came from.He arrived in Oneida Co.,NY in 1854 and then moved to Pomeroy in or before 1859.

Looking for Aaron HART Family

aubreymayle — 22 May 2008 9:14:34 GMT

Looking for Aaron Hart who was b. abt 1830 in Ohio and married Caroline Mitchell? bet 1850-1860. His mother was named Elizabeth from Pennsylvania and was born abt 1798. His siblings were Andrew, Benjamin, Elizabeth J, Jenetta, and Martha A Hart according to 1850 US Census of Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio. Bet 1850-1860 he married and moved to Sutton, Meigs, Ohio abt 1860 migrating to Bedford, Meigs, Ohio abt 1870. He had nine children- Emmet or Emmerick?, Jacob, Louisa, Martha, William, Celestia, Elizabeth, Clara, and Lucy or Lucille Hart. Celestia and Elizabeth married the same man, Joseph Hamilton Hysell. I have pictures of Clara and William Hart's family, as well as two orginal pictures I believe to be Aaron Hart's parents or Aaron Hart and Jane Mitchell. Anyone have any information, it would be appreciated. (Parents names, sibling and children's marriages and families, births, ect.)

Photo: Margaret Stanbery, Pomeroy, OH

joecan — 17 Nov 2004 12:39:30 GMT

In an antique store in Columbus, OH I found an old photo by a Pomeroy, Ohio photographer with the following written on the back:

Margaret Stanbery, Easter 1900, Pomeroy

I believe this is Margaret Hart (daughter of Jacob Hart and Emily Moore) who married Philomon Stanbery. I see her and her family in Pomery in 1900.

Joecan

Death of Emrick HART -- 1871

Donna VanZandt — 11 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From the Meigs County Telegraph, August 9, 1871

DEATH IN A WELL

A worthy young man by the name of Emrick Hart lost his life in a well near Hemlock Grove Post-office, Bedford Township, Meigs County on Monday last, from carbonic acid gas. He had gone down into a well belonging to Mr. Alonzo Hoyt, for the purpose of cleaning it out, and while engaged in dipping up the water, was seen to fall over. It was
about half an hour before he was taken out, when he was found to be perfectly lifeless. A young man by the name of Uriah Nelson went down the well at the risk of his own life and recovered the body of the deceased. He too was considerably affected by the "damps," but escaped without serious injury. The deceased was a son of Mr. Aaron Hart of
Bedford Township, and was about twenty years of age.

Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley

Will do lookups

MariaMascolo — 30 Dec 2004 4:45:44 GMT

I live here in Meigs County and will be willing to go to the library, courthouse, or where ever needed to look up some info for those who cannot travel here.
Just email me with what I might be able to help you with.
Maria

Thelma Louise HUNNEL, b. 1911

tawilson174 — 1 May 2008 4:44:35 GMT

I have emailed before on search for Idenity of parents of Thelma louise Hunnel B: jan 12 1911 Pomeroy. At that time US census listed only a John M Hunnel and Spouse Anna Bayes Hunnel in Meigs Co. John Hunnel died March 18 1914 in Athens State hospital on Death record #12579 it states under informant it states to affect Probation Papers Meigs Co. Would there be a possability that these papers would have any information on children of his secound marriage Possably Thelma and Virginia Thanks Tom Wilson

Anna RUSSELL, b. 1864 Meigs Co.

SRentzell — 27 Apr 2008 12:33:30 GMT

I am looking for any information on Anna RUSSELL, born in Meigs Co, Ohio, in 1864. Her father's name may have been William and he may have been born in Germany. Her mother's maiden name may have been Miller and she may have been from Lewis Co, (W)VA. Anna married William Jasper Brannon on Jan 11, 1889 in Parkersburg, WV. She was my great-grandmother.

HUNNEL Family in Meigs Co.

tawilson174 — 23 Apr 2008 9:13:42 GMT

I am stuck at identifing parents of My wifes family Her Maiden name was Thelma louise Hunnel and family knowledge is birth jan 12 1911 in Pomeroy she had a sister Virginia. . Only hunnel I have found in 1910 census was john M and Anna Bay's Hunnel he died in 1914 and family thinks she was in Meigs childrens home how ever no records can be fond I believe 1930 census thelms hunsell at childrens home to be her but can not find any link to parents I called Meigs Co. they said no birth record for Thelma havnt tried virginia .I have had 3 other helpfull ladies very knowledgable assist and at this time we all have found nothing to support parents . Death record shows nothing on parents . I have talkd to donald hunnel in meigs co a couple times past few months and again no link Would you have any idea where we might find any link efforts to find childrens home records at Ohio historical soc. also were negitive
Any idea are appreciated have a good day
Tom

Anna Katerina Weikel -1818-1889

CathyLampshire22 — 20 Apr 2008 11:35:38 GMT

Seek information on siblings of Anna Katherina Weikel (b. 1818 Scharhof, Baden, Germany; d. 1882 Meigs Co, OH) married to Valentine Brunner. Anna and family lived in Pomeroy. Anna, husband and children immigrated from Germany to Meigs Co in 1854.
Did her siblings immigrate to Ohio or other states from Germany? Her siblings are: Phillipina (b. 1811), Tobias (b. 1813) and twins (b. 1815) Johann Tobias & Ann Margaretha.

PRIDDY - JARVIS Families

dpriddy295 — 7 Apr 2008 3:41:49 GMT

Hi could you please help me with both sides of my family?
my parents divorced when i was very young and my mother moved to wisconsin with us kids. I do not know many of my family members but I do know my dad Arnold Priddy in Pomeroy.
I would be interested in the Priddy (father) and Jarvis (mother) families. My mother went to scipio high school and lived in Harrisonville. My dad grew up in Rutland.
Thank you very much for any help
Don Priddy

Photo: Thomas Johnson and family, Pomeroy, OH

joecan — 3 Apr 2005 12:28:11 GMT

In an antique store in Delaware OH I found an old cabinet card photo by a Pomeroy Ohio photographer, Written on the back:

Thos Johnson and family
Children Emma Rowiene and Everett Johnson

Perhaps this is Thomas Johnson, his wife Martha Caster and their children Emeline and James Everett.

Joecan

Will do Lookups

MariaMascolo — 30 Dec 2004 4:45:44 GMT

This is the only tihngs I have here at home :
1. Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia
2. The Pioneer History of Meigs County Ohio by Larkin
3. Death Certificate information for the years 1924-1928
If you need anything out of these let me know....like I have mentioned before, I can get to all of Meigs in a flash so, I can try to help as I can. Many have offered payment...I don't accept payment as it is just a passion for me to dig up info and run around searching....I am very bored in the daytime and I don't watch soaps..lol besides I don't think one should have to pay to know thier past.

The follwing names are in my tree as well as others I have done so I might have something here too......
Linthicum, Barber, Blake, Baker, Randolph, Boles, Starkey, Evans, Hysell, Adams, Roush, Nease, Hill, and many more (I know I am leaving them out...duh)

Anyways, Happy Holidays and keep in touch
Maria

Richard & Monica (Goff) McCAN(N)

kmkeyser1 — 28 Mar 2008 1:44:10 GMT

Selma,

I saw in your note below "Richard McCan" and you reference the location of where the McCans lived. I descend from Richard McCan (and Monica Goff McCan) of Meigs County and am trying to locate where they lived between 1834 and 1890 (death date). I know it was in Meigs County either Columbia Township or Salem Center. If you have any information regarding his residence, I would appreciate anything you can share.

Kathy

John LANNING, b. 1800s OH

laryans253 — 31 Mar 2008 6:52:38 GMT

Hi there Ohio researchers, I am looking for information on my GGGgrandfather John Lanning Born early 1800's Ohio
married a unlegible Underwood, a son was born to them
George Lanning B) 05/15/1841 Ohio D) 10/21/1914 Montcalm Co. Michigan
On George's death record it gives very little info, no family left to consult with.
Any help would be appreciated.
George served in the 68Th Ohio Infantry Company C, during the Civil War
You can email me direct at laryans253@yahoo.com

Thank You
LIsa Lanning-Ryan

Richard - Martha Jones divorced about 1855?

rcarr38 — 8 May 2007 4:20:08 GMT

I don't have a lot on this family. I think they may have divorced about 1855. Their son Norvill Jones married Louisa Hampton in 1858, the daughter of James and Eleanor (Bradfield) Hampton. Louisa was the sister of Bradfield Hampton. In 1860 I found a Martha Jones living with a Cooper family next door to Bradfield Hampton. We think Richard Jones remarried an Elizabeth who was born in WV. I can't find Martha Jones in 1870 and think she also remarried. She was 36 in 1860, so that's a good bet.

Thanks,

Ray

William H. STARKEY -- b. 1797 PA

Tina Czopek — 18 Mar 2006 5:45:29 GMT

Hello, Maria,

I don't know if you do obit or vial statistic lookups for Meigs Co., Oh. But if you do, I would sure appreciate any information on a William H. Starkey b. 1797 PA d. Unknown date in ?Athens Co., OH and wife, Harriet Unknown b. 1811 in MD and d. Unknown date in ?Athens Co., OH. I am related to their son John Starkey b. 1828 OH who married a Marilla Uknown (?Etta M. Unknown). I think this Starkey family lived in Meigs Co., Oh for a long time. Maybe they are also related to you.

John and Marilla Starkey's children were:
Alfred
Nathan
William Henry
Mary Jane
Margarett E.

I am unsure if the children were born in Meigs Co. or Athens Co., OH. But I think John was married in Meigs. Do you have a 1848 marriage date? I don't know if the records go back that far.

I live out of state and would really appreciate any light you could shed on the Starkey line.

Rebecca Jones, b. 1838 Meigs Co.

rwmeyer_1 — 19 Mar 2008 12:10:18 GMT

Hello all,

I am looking for a birth record for Rebecca Jones, allegedly B. 18 Jul 1838 in Meigs Co. Ohio.

She married John Oney (also Owney, Ony) 10 Sep 1858,

She died 10 Mar 1932, in : Sardis Community, Monroe, OH

Family lore has it that she was Cherokee, her mother died very young, and she was raised by grandparents. Also had several siblings.

It is 'possible' that her father's name was Samuel.

Teresa Gertrude HARBRECHT, b. 1921 -- Pomeroy, 0hio

faithriggs18 — 15 Mar 2008 4:11:33 GMT

my grandmoms name teresa girtrude harbrecht b.july3 1921 to victor and mary harbrecht married hobart franklin riggs
i would like to find info on gg grandparents she has 3 sisters ruth jean dorothy and a brother that died abt. 6 yrs old thanx

Meigs County Children's Home

tawilson174 — 8 Feb 2008 10:51:19 GMT

doe anyone know where the records for meigs co childrens home would be for time period 1920 1930 Ive tried ohio Hist.soc Meigs co OU depository Museum nothing found

Mary Wagner

gerrikopp — 9 Mar 2008 7:56:56 GMT

Would very much like to find a home for a photo found at a local flea market of a little girl, approximatley 3-5 year of age. Photo take by studio in Kenyon, Ohio which I believe is in Hardin County, Ohio.

James BROOKS and Polly CASTERSEN / CASTERSON

Jknoch|MA189624 — 29 Jan 2005 7:09:06 GMT

Looking for James Brooks and Polly Castersen / Casterson who married in Meigs Co, Ohio on 07 Sept 1826. No other information at this time.

Please email directly also. Thank you for your consideration.

Joyce
Jlknoch@aol.com

John MOORE -- b. 1797 Ireland

BPatterson1318 — 24 Jun 2005 1:15:58 GMT

I am looking for information on John Moore b.1797 in Ireland m. Nancy Foreman 1822 in Harrison County Ohio and died Nov. 19, 1850 in Meigs County Ohio and is buried in Shipman Cemetery,Scipio Township.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am really hoping to find an obituary or death notice.
Thank you,
Barbara Patterson

Quillen, Wagner in Syracuse and Letart

sas848 — 8 Feb 2008 12:45:35 GMT

GGGrandparents: Henry (John Henry) Wagner son of Alfred and Regine Sayre? Wagner married a Lillie Quillen. Her Death Certficate says parents Unknown but that she was born in Syracuse Ohio.
I believe she was a daughter of Uriah Quillen and Martha Capehart but the only census available is 1870 (born abt 1861) since she was already married to John Henry Wagner by 1880 at the age of 18. I cannot find her in the 1870 census. There is a Silbey Quillen of that age born to a Martha and Uriah. Is there someway I can look for birth or marriage records in Meigs County to determine if Silbey and Lillie are the same person? Any leads would be appreciated.

Meigs County Ancestors: ADAMS, FARLEY, PACK

Sandysohgen — 30 Apr 2006 7:27:34 GMT

I easily found the Farley marriage records at ohgen.net , my ancestors Jonathan Adams and Martha Jane Farley married July 1, 1847 in Meigs county, she was the daughter of Thomas Farley and Jane Pack of Monroe county, Virginia. Jonathan was the son of George Washington Adams and wife Sarah of New Jersey.

Meigs County Children's Home

tawilson174 — 29 Jan 2008 4:16:44 GMT

I am attempting to locate information on meigs county home around 1930. I would like to find how to locate a name of person in home around 1929 1930 1930 census listed thelma Hunsel I am attempting to locate a Thelma Hunnel born 1911 Pomeroy

Thelma Louise HUNNEL, b. 1911

tawilson174 — 23 Jan 2008 8:21:05 GMT

I have been trying for months to varify my wifes mothers maiden name she was born meigs co Pomeroy jan 12 1911
I believe her birth naame to be Thelma louise Hunnel however there are conflicting stories within family her death record in Muskingum co gave no parental information or maiden name The only Hunnel i could find in 1910 census was John and Anna in salisbury Twp As I currently live in texas I cant find any ohio data only whats online After 1910 this family just dissapears I also looked at possability of childrens home but could find nothing She had a sister Virginia which does appear on 1910 census
Any thing will help thanks in advance
Tom Wilson

Murder of CHARLES PHELPS-1887

kellygprice — 25 Jan 2008 2:07:54 GMT

Searching for an obituary or any personal information on Charles Phelps who was found murdered in Pomeroy, OH on January 6, 1887.

Andrew MOORE, b. 1795 Ireland

egloryriver — 24 Jan 2008 6:19:46 GMT

My ANDREW MOORE b. 1795 Ireland m. Mary Unknown b. bet 1805-1810 PA was in Jefferson County in 1836, not listed in 1840 Census, later found in Meigs County in 1850.

Any one found any connection to the MOORE(s) that are from Ireland that married women from Pennsylvania?

Thanks

CHARLES ALESHIRE

kellygprice — 24 Jan 2008 3:18:49 GMT

Searching for information on E. Phelps listed on the 1860 census with Charles Aleshire, b. 1809. I believe this may be Elizabeth Aleshire Phelps, b. 1820. They lived in Pomeroy township in 1860. Does anyone know her relation to this Charles Aleshire.

Information on Ida May Adams Wolfe -- dau of Lydia A. Roush Williamson

becdecoy4558 — 2 Jan 2008 11:55:54 GMT

Check out the Putnam County, West Virginia, message board. 2 Jan 2007

Alva Taylor(Mills) parents

Clarence Argabrite — 29 Dec 2005 5:19:39 GMT

Searching for parents of Alva Taylor b.June 11, 1863 p.Coolville (Coalville) Megis County, Ohio d.February 2, 1923 Coolville, Megis county, Ohio. Was married to Thomas J. Mills.

Silas, Eunice, Electa Knight

MiddleUrth — 24 Dec 2007 10:18:32 GMT

Looking for any information on Silas and Eunice Knight (Higley). Came from CT in or around 1810. They died on the same day, 31 Jul 1839 in Salisbury, Meigs, OH. They had several children including Electa who was born there and married to Archibald Murray and supposedly she lived there her entire life. Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!

Charles Grimm -- Meigs death record 1849

ValerieJane — 17 Dec 2007 7:13:16 GMT

Looking for a death record of Charles Grimm 1834-1849 died in Meigs son of Jacob and Mary Durst Grimm. , also checking for Jacob Grim in the 1840 Meigs census, he's in lebanon twsp. to see if he has a son this age with him. thank you very much. Jane Boucher valjan@ptd.net.

William A. GRACE / Harriet Matilda STANEART

camata1 — 10 Nov 2007 5:04:22 GMT

I am looking for info on William Andrew Grace and Harriet Matilda Staneart who lived in Scipio,Meigs Co, Ohio according to the 1880 census. William was born about 1847 in MD and Harriet was born about 1852 in OH.

David and Elizabeth (Cummans) Grapes - obit or death confirmation

exbuckeye — 30 Nov 2007 11:39:06 GMT

Hi:

I am looking for information on David and Elizabeth Grapes. They were living in Rutland Twp., in the 1850 census. In the 1870 census they were living in Salem Twp. He was 67 and she was 52.

David died 6/6/1880. I do not have a death date for Elizabeth. David is buried in Wright Cemetery in Rutland Twp BUT I do not know where Elizabeth is buried. It may be with David in Wright Cemetery but I do not know for sure.

David and Elizabeth had seven children: Eliza Ann, James, Henry, Catharine, Harriett, Emeline, and John.

If anyone can help me with a death date for Elizabeth, a burial site for Elizabeth, or any obit I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks...

Obit lookup please?: RODGERS

juanitadrobinson — 30 Jun 2007 2:12:41 GMT

I'm looking for an obit for George Rodgers b. 1800 d. Jan 9, 1886. Any help is very much appreciated. Thanks, Juanita

POW/MIA Korean War, Meigs Co. WISE

powmiadna — 26 Nov 2007 9:20:15 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Meigs County, Ohio as his home of record.

Soldier: ARTHUR FREDERICK WISE
Born: April 25, 1921. Caucasian
Date of loss: July 20, 1950. POW

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 51 families in Ohio that have not been located. There is one family from Meigs County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Meigs Co., OH -- DODSON, HYSELL, LOWERY

AshnanEtana — 18 Nov 2007 10:06:53 GMT

I am desperately searching for any information on the following people:

William DODSON b. 1835 (possibly 1855, the census was hard to read) d. aft. 1900
William married Lucinda HYSELL b.1855 d. aft 1920

They had 2 children:
Carrie DODSON b. 1887 d. 1927 - her death certificate says that she is buried in Bradford cemetery, Meigs Co., OH, but I have been unable to locate her grave.
Edward Tex DODSON b. 1892 d. 1966 - he is buried in Marion Co., OH

Both Edward and Carrie's death certs list their parents as William DODSON and Lucinda HYSELL of Meigs Co., OH. I have the family in the 1900 census and beyond, but can find nothing before 1900.

William Dodson died sometime after 1900, as Lucinda is listed as Widow in the 1910 census. In the 1920 census she is remarried to a man named Othello (Arthello?) LOWERY. I cannot find graves or any death information for either Lucinda or William.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

meigs county Ohio cemetaries

pasirls — 6 Nov 2007 5:58:57 GMT

Has anyone ever heard referance to a McQuiggs graveyard in Meigs county Ohio? I have an old letter that says Ann Carroll Thomas was buried there and no one in that county has ever heard of it. If there has been a name change and someone knows please reply.

Commodore Perry SNOW -- died 1879

vBoucher1309 — 28 Jan 2007 8:23:58 GMT

Maria , don't go out of your way for this, I have the listings of Mt olive cem. in long bottom Meigs Co. My interest is in Commodore Perry Snow , he is listed as died Jul 5, 1879 and buried there, now there is a dispute if this is the father of son, but I see online it says he is 24, I don't find that in the cemetery listings. I know the father is alive on 1880 but sometimes I have found them on census where they have died the previous Yr. is there a way to find out this ones age. thank you . Jane Boucher valjan@ptd. net. They age for young Perry list him b. ca 1853 Meigs. Co. thanks a lot.

Paul BAILEY

melissak86 — 24 Oct 2007 8:47:21 GMT

would someone help me. need info on a : paul bailey and his family. he had a son named richard lee bailey that graduated from middleport high school in 1950 and enjoyed the air force.thanks

POWELL / POWEL, MEIGS CO. OH

LRaths — 1 Jan 2003 7:38:20 GMT

Ezra POWELL -- b. 1837 in Meigs Co

LRaths2 — 13 Oct 2007 2:07:17 GMT

I am searching for Ezra Powell, born 1837 in Meigs Co. OH
Parents are Unknown Powell, born 1798, married Mary Powell in 1831 in Meigs Co., Oh. If any of this information matches any thing you have. Would you please let me know. This Ezra Powell show up in the 1860 census record with my family in Athens Co. OH.
Laurae

Solan Hayes and Lucinda Watkins of Gallia and Meigs County

jhayes192 — 8 Oct 2007 8:33:18 GMT

Searching for information on death dates, burial location, and descendants of Solon Hayes (b. abt 1810, CT) and Lucinda Watkins (b. abt 1814, NC). Both Solon and Lucinda died between 1880 and 1900. Solon and Lucinda married 1833 in Gallia county, OH, and are found in 1840 and 1850 census in Springfield township, Gallia county, OH. In 1860, 1870, and 1880 census they are found in Salem Center, Meigs county, OH. They had about 10 children, but most apparently died before having families. Only children I can find who married are: 1. Philena (born abt 1838), who married FNU McMillen. They had three children (Lucinda, Henry, and Emerson McMillen); and 2. Franklin (born abt 1853), who married Maria Grimes abt 1878. They had four or more children (Maud, Solon, Frank, and Florence Hayes). There is information that a Frank Hayes married Rosie abt 1904 in Meigs county but I’m not certain this is the same family.

Any assistance is appreciated.

WALTER P & LUCY JANE WHITE

Jerrena — 1 Oct 2007 2:33:56 GMT

I'm looking for any information regarding WALTER P. WHITE AND HIS WIFE LUCY JANE WHITE (not sure of maiden name). They resided in Pomeroy in the early 1900's. They had two daughters-Freda Marie & Alta Louise. Any information would be great!

Thanks!

Locations in Reedsville, OH

Connie Haynes — 27 May 2004 12:59:08 GMT

Can anyone tell me the exact location of a boarding house that was owned by Charles Williams & his wife Jennie Wilson Williams in Reedsville, Ohio ? Who owns the property now ?Also does anyone know the exact location of where Jack Smith lived ? He ran a barber shop from his home in Reedsville, Ohio. Who owns the property now ? Does anyone have pictures of the boarding house or Jack Smith home ? Also wondering does anyone have pictures of the store run by Kate & Lucy Kibble in Reedsville, Ohio ? Where was the exact loction of the Kibble store and who owns the property now ?

BARNHART and BAILEY Families of Megis County

clarenceargabrite — 7 Aug 2007 7:45:38 GMT

Searching for photos of Elbridge Barnhart and related familes also of Sidney Bailey familes.

Samuel McGraw

mjmcgraw1 — 11 Sep 2007 2:08:16 GMT

I am trying to find info on Samuel McGraw. He died in Meigs County on 7 Jun 1916. It's possible that he is my 3x great grandfather.

James LaFayette Barton/Emily Worrell

marylee07RJ — 7 Sep 2007 4:22:27 GMT

Hi, This couple James L. Barton born 1841 and Emily Worrell born 1841 had 4 children but I don't have their names. They were married in 1864/64 in Ohio. James Father was John Barton and mother was Laodicea Eddy.
Does anyone have any information on his wife Emily Worrell or the names of their children? Death dates or anything? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

KERR Family in Meigs County Ohio

longaberger_basket_collector — 3 Sep 2007 8:53:02 GMT

I am searching for any additional information on the Kerr family in Meigs county. My grandmother was Dolores Kerr her father Ward Delbert Kerr > Thomas Kerr > Hamilton Kerr > Matthew Kerr. Would appreiciate any responses.
Thanks,
Christina
New Philadelphia, OH

Paul BAILEY -- 1909 - 1964

melissak86 — 2 Sep 2007 9:52:38 GMT

I need help on info about Paul Bailey. He was married to Cynthia Bailey and lived in Middleport Ohio in the late 1940to the early 1950. Paul and Cynthia divorce.Paul was born 24 dec 1909 and died july 1964 in meigs county.I need help finding info about him. I dont have ancestry.com .Thank you for your help
P.S. i just read myfirst posting, i typed in the wrong year.

Death Record Needed: SPAUN

sospaun — 21 Jan 2003 4:18:56 GMT

I would like death information of Andrew Spaun and his wife Margaret (Woodruff) Spaun in Meigs County OH.. The death year is thought to be 1861. Any help will be greatly appreciated. They are my Great Grandparents.

Harry E. BAILEY

melissak86 — 18 Sep 2006 10:59:19 GMT

looking for info about harry e bailey, wife margaret, kids: clarence, jennie and evelyn of meigs county, middleport area.

Maria Mascolo!!

FeistyWench — 26 May 2007 11:52:42 GMT

I've tried to email you, but the email addy listed for you is not working.

Would you email me please, at feisty4real at yahoo.com?

Friendship Quilt & 20 embroidered names; 1892-1893

tracott — 20 Aug 2007 5:26:43 GMT

Would anyone like a photograph of a particular square? Please email me and I'll scan the square and attach it to your email address.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Friendship Quilt, Dated December 1892 – January 1893
Original owner: Clara (nee McAboy) CASE OAKS
The friendship quilt is now in possession of her ggg- granddaughter, Tracie Ott.

It’s a cream-colored quilt with 20 individual squares of red embroidered baskets with names, some dates and some places on them. Mary E. Stansbury's basket is bi-colored cream and red; all others are all red baskets.
The pattern = 4 rows and 5 columns of squares, totally 20 squares. Two rows face one direction inward and the other 2 rows face the other direction inward=facing each other.
Edge Row:
Emma STANSBURY-Ellen BECKLEY - Sarah GUSHES sp?-
Pera BECKLEY-Louisa CARPENTER
Ohio, Dec. 26, 92 - Jan 2 – 93 - Jan 2nd '93 - Dec 30 – 92 - Dec 26, 1892
Middle Row:
Vard (prob. Vaud) GILES-Joe CAMPBELL-Eva SNYDER-
Vick STANSBURY-Sophannie BOLTON
Dec 20. "92- Jan 2nd '93- Middleport, Ohio Jan 2nd '93- Rutland Meigs Co- Rutland Ohio
These face in and when laid out the next set faces in so two rows face the other two rows:
Middle Row:
Eliza BRADFIELD - Lutilla CHASE - Mag BLACK -
Mary E. STANSBURY - Bessie BLACK
Rutland, OH Dec. 28th '92- Jan. 2, 1893- Dec 27 92- Jan. 2nd '93- Dec. 27th 1892
Edge Row:
Daisy BOLTON-Hannah GRIMES-Rebecca McCORMICK -
Nora GILES-Blanche McCORMICK
Dec. 26th '92- Dec. 26, 92- Dec 27 1892- Dec. 19th 92- Dec. 26th 92

Searching for Photos

clarenceargabrite — 7 Aug 2007 7:48:22 GMT

Searching for photos of Spencer familes in Meigs County, Chester area. Included would be Henry and Mae Spencer and family. David Spencer father of Henry.

JACOB McBRIDE -- b. 1794

Marilyn Foote — 30 Dec 2004 3:20:19 GMT

I am searching for proof of the marriage of Jacob McBride DOB 1794, Ireland, married Catherine Watkins 1824, Meigs Co. allegedly the first marriage recorded in Sutton Township, Meigs co.
Family rumor says Catherine Watkins was American INdian. Any idea how that can be proven.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Joseph SNODGRASS, died 1863 -- Buried in Middleswart Cemetery

milliehelencovey — 5 Aug 2007 10:16:32 GMT

Joseph Snodgrass, the son of Barbara Foulk and Charles Snodgrass, died on April 2, 1863 in Meigs County and is reported to be buried in Middleswart Cemetery located in Lebanon. Does anyone know if he has a tombstone and can it be read today?

Following the death of Charles Snodgrass (1808), Barbara Snodgrass and her five children - Hiram, Beniah, Eli, Margaret, and Joseph - moved to Lawrence Township, Washington Co., OH in 1812.

Thanks.

Millie

Wheelbarger/Roush of Meigs County

s1eepybear1 — 26 Jan 2004 9:59:09 GMT

Looking for information regarding Jacob and David Wheelbarger (Wilbarger) and Catherine Roush who married Jacob's son, Henry, on March 16, 1823. Any help would be appreciated. We have Jacob's Will, but am anxious to find David's.

Thanks

Thelma Louise HUNNELL -- b. 1911

tawilson174 — 1 Aug 2007 3:56:38 GMT

searching for information on family of Thelma Louise Hunnel b:1911 pomeroy D:1968 Zanesville married to Mckinley of Meigs Co.

Nancy A. (Williamson) Anderson Coleman, d. 1 Dec 1911, Pomeroy

Kalkowski — 1 Aug 2007 2:46:49 GMT

Thanks to you, Connie, for getting me on track to find this!

Pomeroy, Ohio newspaper (didn't get newspaper name or date)

Almost a Century Goes
to Reward
------

After a remarkable career extending over a period of nearly a century, Mrs. Nancy Ann Williamson, passed to the great beyond, Friday evening at 8 o’clock at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Henry Warren, after an illness of one day.
Aunt Nancy, as she was called, was born at what is now New Matamora, Ohio, March 8, 1817, and at the time of her death was 94 years 8 months and 23 days old.
In her early girlhood the family moved to West Virginia near Belleville and spent the remainder of her life in this vicinity.
She was twice married, first to Samuel Anderson, and to this union three children were born, one daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Knowles surviving. She was afterwards married to Wm. Coleman. In this union she became the mother of the motherless, three of whom are still living, Mrs. Ed Craig, Miss Lois Coleman of Point Pleasant and W. W. Coleman of Athens besides a host of other relatives and friends.
She had long been a member of the M. E. church.
Brief funeral services were held at Warren residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by V. J. Packard after which the remains were laid to rest in the Reedsville cemetery.

Parents of Hannah GILMAN ??

GilSayre — 19 Apr 2007 1:15:16 GMT

Ever determind parents of Hannah Gilman? She wife of my gr.gr.gr. grandfather Ezekial Sayre. He bought land from a Daniel Gilman in Meigs Co. in 1820. Sorry if I'm rehashing old stuff here. Thanks in advance, Gil

Obit Lookup for Bernice Mollohan

CharlotteJohnson96 — 18 Jul 2007 7:23:28 GMT

Need obit lookup for Bernice Mollohan date of death November 21, 1996 in Tuppers Plain, OH Thank you

Sally Anna (Hughes) Hudson

RBestrom7380 — 26 Jun 2007 7:21:35 GMT

I am looking for family information on Sally Anna (Hughes) Hudson, born circa 1876, died 26 August 1978 in Veterans Memorial Hospital, Meigs County. Buried in Rock Springs Cemetery, Pomeroy.

I would appreciate anyone having or finding an obituary, or can send a tombstone photo.

I am doing research (free) for her gg-granddaughter living in the Puyallup/Tacoma area of Washington State.

Ron Bestrom (RBestrom@earthlink.net)

Henry DILCHER -- in Meigs County

Bethellen — 11 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My g-g-g grandfather, Henry Dilcher, Sr., came to the USA to New York then onto Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio in August 1848. Henry Dilcher was quite successful, he owned and operated the Grand Dilcher Hotel on Main Street in Pomeroy. The building was later sold to the Elberfeld's. I know everyone in Meigs County has to remember Elberfeld's Department Store.
My g-g grandfather, William Dilcher, took over the family business when his father passed away. He married Emma Reeves, the daughter of David Reeves.
Hugh Avery Thomson, my grandfather, was not born in Meigs County, but came there at some point. He married Rosella Mae Hudson and lived in Syracuse (right across the street from the post office). They owned and operated a store from the front of their home for many years.
Hugh's parents were William Wallace Thomson and Nancy Edwinnie Johnson.
Rosella's parents were John David Hudson and Sally Anna Hughes.

HUDSON / LANDERS Family

pat — 15 Feb 2004 1:24:23 GMT

does your Rosella Hudson have a sister, Grace Ellen, who married John Landers.
I have Grace in the 1920 census with a sister Rosella.

Christian Kuntz

clampshire — 15 Jun 2007 10:20:12 GMT

Seek information on parents of Christian Kuntz who was living in Pomeroy, Meigs Co, Ohio in 1880 and 1900.

HOMER CHEATWOOD

pepsicake46 — 24 Jun 2005 11:46:39 GMT

I am looking for ancestors of Homer Cheatwood b. abt 1887-1889 born Gallopolis, Ohio. Married Ruby Graff, Scioto Co. abt. 1904-05. Had three children: Lillian, Claude and Kenneth. Ruby and Homer left Scioto Co. and went out west to Colorado, Eaton Co. around 1909-1910. I am trying to find their marriage and his parents. Have search the Scioto Co and Lawrence Co for the marriage and have not found it there. Thank you

Seeking Probate Information (Researcher)

watbull — 29 May 2007 6:09:55 GMT

Seeking someone in Meigs County to look up one probate record for me.

DAVIS, Oren died 21 Apr 1939 in Salem.

I am interested primarily in the will and the distribution (or legacy) list. Will glady pay any associated fees. Please click on my user name above (watbull) to email me directly.

George RODGERS -- b. abt. 1800

juanitadrobinson — 24 May 2007 3:01:16 GMT

I was wondering if you knew or could find out information about the Rodgers family? I'm looking for George Rodgers b. abt. 1800, who died Jan 9, 1886 in Middleport 1st ward. He married Mary Ann Brine Oct 2, 1831, she was born about 1809. I don't have a death date for Mary Ann. I'm hoping to find info on both of them. Any help is very much appreciated. Juanita

hunting information on Thelma Hunnel born

tawilson174 — 19 May 2007 4:30:08 GMT

I am looking to see if there was a childrens home in meigs co in the time frame from 1911 thru 1920"s Thelma born 1/11/1911Pomeroy and no census records since possability of abeing in a home

Judge of Elections

Jackie Vance — 7 Mar 2006 8:51:18 GMT

I'm researching Adam Bratton b. 23 Sept 1816 and d. 31 Jan 1903. He was a Judge of Elections at the time of his death. How do I find out more on this?

William Sullivan, born about 1820

elisabethecole1 — 31 Mar 2007 2:52:18 GMT

I'm looking for information on William Sullivan, born about 1820. His place of birth on the 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880 Federal census is given as MD but his children (as adults living on their own) give different locations including MA, OH and Ireland.

Married to Rachel Springer 25 Jun 1847 in Athens County, OH.
She died March 5, 1875 and is buried in Pageville Cemetery in Scipio, Meigs County.

In 1850 William is in Pomeroy, Meigs County. In 1860 and 1870 he is in Scipio, Meigs County, then moves to WV by 1880.
Children, all born in OH:
Samuel, born about 1843. (mother was possibly Sarah Richardson Sullivan who died 1846)
William L, born 1851 (my ancestor)
Abner, born about 1854
John C, born about 1856
Lewis M, born about 1858
Martha Pheby/Pheby Martha, born about 1859
Milton E, born about 1862
Washington Dallas/Dallas Washington, born about 1864
Hattie J, born about 1866
Edson T, born about 1869
Emily B, born about 1872

I'd love to find out what happened to William after 1880 and also where he came from. Any suggestions or information would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Elisabeth

LLEWELLYN (L. M.) HARVEY

judithhinton59 — 17 Apr 2007 8:33:44 GMT

Thank you for your helpful responses. The last census that I could find him was the 1880 Meigs County. I would appreciate assistance in locating where he died and any death notices or probate.

Judith Wood Hinton

LLEWELLYN (L. M.) HARVEY

judithhinton59 — 16 Apr 2007 7:52:53 GMT

I am searching for the above ancestor. He appears in the 1880 Meigs census as a widower farmer at 68 years old. He was born approx 1812 in PA. I would like assistance with his death information or his first wife's name. He was a minister with the Disciples of Christ and First Christian Church in the Morgan County area.

early marriage & birth/death information needed

cjlaird — 29 Oct 2005 3:53:06 GMT

Cemetery near West Columbia Chapel

jlongstreth45 — 28 Mar 2007 5:57:26 GMT

I have an obit from July 1945 for a funeral for a resident of Langsville (Mrs. John Longstreth, given name Abigail) that says the funeral service was held at West Columbia Chapel, and the burial was in the nearby cemetery. I have not been able to locate such a place in Meigs County using www resources. Can anyone help me out with the name and location of the cemetery, and whether it still exists?

Meigs county

Joyce Redmond — 27 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My father (Richard Knopp) was born in Meigs County. His fathers name is Harry Leo Knopp (called Hallie). His mothers name is Hallie Myrle Bachner (called Myrle). Any infor would be helpful. THANKS JOYCE

William Mitchell's Will 1849

KGregory1370 — 22 Mar 2007 11:53:46 GMT

I have transcribed the will of my 4th great grandfather, William Mitchell. Surnames include Dunn, Knight, Mitchell, Hysell (witness) and Wright (witness).

Transcribed from SAMPUBCO photocopy by Kathleen Gregory
Meigs County, Ohio Will Book Vol. 2 page 91
Mitchell, Dunn, Knight, Hysell, Wright

Pg91
Last Will and Testament of William Mitchel Decd

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I, William Mitchel of the Township Of Rutland, County of Meigs and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Ann Mitchell the farm on which we now reside situate in Township, County & State aforesaid and bounded as follows – Beginning at the north-west corner of section (No18) thence south fifty rods then east to the Bank of the Leading Creek thence north following the meanders of said creek to the section line thence west to the place of beginning containing sixty acres more or less during her natural life also I give to my said wife one cow.
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my son Nathan J Mitchell the sum of Fifty Dollars to be paid to him in manner herein after specified also to my son David G Mitchell the sum of Fifty Dollars, also to my son William C Mitchell the sum of Fifty Dollars, also to my son Licurgus the sum of one hundred dollars said several sums to be paid at the time and in the way and manner herein after specified.
Item 3rd I give and devise to my daughter Sabina Dunn, the sum of Fifty Dollars, also to my daughter Elizabeth Knight the sum of Fifty Dollars, to be paid in manner herein herein after specified.
Item 4th I five and bequeath to my youngest daughter Mary Mitchell, the sum of one hundred dollars to be paid as hereafter specified, also on cow. I also give to her the priviledge of remaining on the farm with her mother and of sharing in common with her mother of rents and profits of said farm for her life support during the time she remains single or until she shall marry or until the decease of her mother.
Item 5th at the death of my said wife, the real estate aforesaid, I give and devise to my son James G Mitchell on condition that he pay to the s’d Nathan & David and William & Licurgus the sums to them devise in the 2nd item of this my laws will and testament, also the sum devised in the 3rd & 4th Items to Sabina Dunn & Elizabeth Knight & to Mary Mitchell within twelve months after the decease of my said wife and in case my son James refuses to accept of said real estate on the above conditions I then and in that case give and devise said real estate to my son Davie G Mitchel requiring him to pay the aforesaid sums devised and in case he accepts of s’d real estate in place of the Fifty Dollars to him devised, I give and devise Fifty Dollars to James G Mitchell my son and require the said David to pay the same to the s’d James as the s’d James is bound in case he accepts to pay to the said David and in case that neither the said James nor the said David accepts of my said real estate as above by me devised, then and in that case I require and request the same to be sold by my executors and the above some divided and bequeathed to be paid to my said children from the proceeds of said real estate provided said real estate can be sold for enough to pay the same and if you not there in the above proportions and if said real estate should be sold for more than enough to pay the specified sums devised to my said children then I request the whole to be paid to them in the proportions as above devised.
Item 6th I so hereby nominate and appoint James G Mitchell my son Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise, adjust, release, and discharge, in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me, I do also authorize & empower him to sell the live stock (to wit) the cattle, horses, sheep and hogs, belonging to me at the time of my decease, all except the cows, the one devised to my wife and the other to my daughter Mary and from the proceeds of said stock to pay my debts.
In testimony hereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this sixteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty nine A.D 1849
Signed and acknowledged by William Mitchell
Said William Mitchell as his
Last will and testament in our
Presence and signed by us in his
Presence. John C Hysell
John Wright

The State of Ohio
Meigs County Be it known that on the 16th day of October A.D 1849 Before the court of Common Pleas of said County, personally appeared John C Hysell and John Wright, the subscribed witnesses to an instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of William Mitchell late of Rutland Meigs County Ohio deceased and being then and there in open court sworn and examined and says: They were present and saw said William Mitchell sign said instrument that they attested the same at his request and in his presence as witness and that they hear him declare the same to be his last will and testament and that he was at the time of executing the same over twenty one years of age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, restraint as they verily believe.

Sworn to and subscribed John C Hysell
The day said date above written. John Wright

The State of Ohio
Meigs County Meigs Common Pleas October term A. D. 1849

I do herby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the last Will and testament of William Mitchell late of said County deceased. As presented in said Court at Said October Term A.D. 1849, and duly proven and admitted as record, and also a true copy of the evidence adduced as to the due execution of said will also which will appear by repened (sic) to the Term record of this said Court.

A. Donnally Clerk

Meigs Look Up for William Byram and Diana Sarah Ann Ball Gibson

Auburnyvette — 10 Mar 2007 12:01:43 GMT

I am seeking information on William Byram b. 1780 in Morgan, Ohio. His wife was Diana Sarah Ann Ball Gibson. She was born Abt. 1782 in Morgan, Ohio. Diana Sarah Ann Ball Gibson was the daughter of John Gibson b. May 23, 1740 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, Pa and Ann Ball b. May 3, 1736 also born in Philadelphia, PA.
I was told that Diana was an heir to her brother's inheritance for the War of 1812. Her brother was Adam Ball. She and William Byram bought and sold land in Meigs Co., Ohio between 1824-1826. I have no information to back this up.
I also know that this couple was in Wood Co. Virginia in 1810. Would anyone look up that information for me.
I would appreciate if someone could also look up the land deed for me. Any information on this couple would be appreciated.
Yvette

ABRAHAM PHELPS

kellygprice — 10 Mar 2007 9:25:18 GMT

Searching for info on Abraham Phelps, b. 1843, Pomeroy, Meigs County, OH. Enumerated w/John and Mahabetable Grant 1850 Ohio census and 1860 Iowa census. Also known as Abram and George A. Phelps. Married Mariah Burnett and later moved to Kansas.