Perry - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

I have obits and Death notices for Perry County pre 1900

TonyaBurkholder — 29 Aug 2008 9:09:27 GMT

If anyone needs a look up please contact me.
tonyalea777@hotmail.com

Dwight Baker, New Straitsville

curban0760 — 14 Jan 2007 3:27:53 GMT

My grandfather, Dwight Baker, lived in New Straitsville, married to Elizabeth (Mills). He died in March 1984. He left my mother a box of family history items, pictures, family tree, documents, etc. Unfortunately, she left the box with the probate atty, a Mr. Brown, who said there was someone working on the family history and that the box would be returned to my mother. I would like any information anyone may have regarding these documents, pictures, etc.

Other family names included are THORPE/THARPE and DENNY

David W. Davis Veteran World War II

David Davis — 28 Aug 2008 1:51:08 GMT

Seeking information on the above named Davis. Looking for his parents or siblings, and links to anyone alive having information on this person.

Zion Ridge Cemetery

Erin Courtney — 11 May 2003 11:33:17 GMT

Does anyone know if Zion Ridge Cemetery and Zion Reformed Church Cemetery (Humberger ancestors buried in both cemeteries 1838 and 1839) are the same as Zion Ridge Lutherean & Reformed Cemetery in Thorn Twp? Thanks in advance.

LANE, CAIN

quilterannette — 23 Aug 2008 11:37:09 GMT

I am looking for more information on Jesse Lane and Elizabeth Cain who were married on 12/18/1804 in Fairfield Co. I believe Jesse to be a nickname and have found a Greenberry and Elizabeth Lane in the 1840, 1850 and 1860 census with data that all fits with Jesse. Another Jesse Lane in the 1840 census is 20-30 yrs and I believe him to be a son of Greenberry and Elizabeth.

Is anyone working on Lane's or the Cain's--- I am trying to tie this Elizabeth into my family and believe she is the sister to John Cain of Perry County. My website shows the lineage of John Cain ---
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~brandt/Joh...

Thanks for any help!

Catherine M. Quinn Rambo (1891-1977)

CaroleWilliams10 — 25 Apr 2007 4:36:30 GMT

Zanesville Times Recorder Saturday March 19, 1977
Mrs. Martha Catherine Rambo, 85, of Crooksville Rt. 1 died at 8 p.m. Thursday in the emergency room at the Good Samaritan Medical Center. She had been in failing health for the past three months.
Born July 10, 1891, in New Lexington, Mrs. Rambo was a member of the Church of Atonement Catholic Church in Crooksville. Her husband, Fred Rambo died in 1974.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Lemert (Margaret) Swingle of McConnelsville, Mrs. Harold (Anna) Smith of Atwarth, Ga., Mrs. Edward (Gertrude) Blosser, Mrs. Russell (Rita) McNeal and Mrs. Christopher (Mae) Papageorge, all of Crooksville, a sister, Mrs. Ellen Noble of Columbus; a brother, James Quinn of New Lexington; 23 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Church of Atonement Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.

Looking for Lindamood, Rose, Storts in Perry Co.

MarilynG921 — 20 Aug 2008 2:11:24 GMT

I'm looking for information on the LINDAMOOD, ROSE and STORTS families in New Lexington, Perry County, Ohio; specifically at present, Dell ROSE who married Audrey STORTS ca 1908. They had 3 children - Jim (James?), Jack (John?), and Wanda. Wanda Wavelyn (sp) ROSE married Wilford LINDAMOOD ca. 1940. Anyone out there from the same family?

bush family research in pennsylvania and ohio

lock26 — 14 Aug 2008 4:17:47 GMT

my name is Bonnie...I'm trying to trace my family..and my relations haven't been alot of help..I know my grandfather George Albert Bush (b. 12/27/1906) lived in Pennsylvania with his wife Ruth Anna Boyer (b. 3/6/1906). Georges parents Amos Conidan Bush and his wife Bertha (gay, we believe) came from Ohio SOMEWHERE in or near Salem. Before moving to Pa. And Ruths parents Glenn Boyer and Ida ( ? no maiden name) came from Salem and are suppose to be buried in the cemetary there. Ida and Glenn split and he took the boys to Colorado or somewhere west, she remarried a man with the last name Wolf...UNFORTUNATELY I don't know which Salem they lived in or dates they were all born...somewhere @ 1850-1880 I'd assume, oh yes Ida lived in or around Alliance at sometime before moving to Pa.

Maplewood Cemetery

TonyaBurkholder — 14 Aug 2008 4:16:42 GMT

I have an odd one for all. I have 3 ancesters who have died in 3 different years 1899, 1907 and ?. The odd thing is they were all buried on 19 Nov 1913 in Maplewood Cem. in New Lex. Does this internment date ring a bell for anyone? I know it could be a mistake of some sort but it would be a weird one.
I know because of such things as eminent domain they can move cemeteries but I am having no luck on figuring this one out. Does anyone out there have any ideas. Please contact me at tonylea777@hotmail.com subject line ancestry
Thanks.

Josephine MCKEEVER

jenbuff — 20 Jul 2007 2:34:05 GMT

Searching for death date and obituary of Josephine "Josie" H. MCKEEVER SMITH, daughter of Joseph Franklin MCKEEVER and Lovina "Love" REED MCKEEVER. Josephine "Josie" MCKEEVER was married to Amos E. SMITH. Please contact me if you have any information.
Thank you,
Eve

Death Cert/Obit for John Reed, d. 1899

TonyaBurkholder — 11 Aug 2008 11:51:44 GMT

Does anyone know how or if it is even possible to get DC or Obit for a John Reed d. 1 Nov 1899 and buried in New Lex.

John Reed

TonyaBurkholder — 11 Aug 2008 10:53:46 GMT

I am looking for info on a John Reed. He live 24 Jan 1825 - 1 Nov 1899 and is buried in New Lexington with his wife Mary Brock who he married in July 1863. I was hoping if anyone out there has any info please contact me at tonyalea777@hotmail.com (Subject line ancestry.)
Thanks

Spencer, James Death: 1825 Perry Co, Ohio

TheSarge578 — 21 Nov 2006 1:30:26 GMT

Would like to find a Death Cert or a copy of one that I can compare to My Spencer, James was born in Somerset, Pa 1730, would like any info, Anyone could Provide, and if I can Help them in My Area's I will Gladly do the Same.

Thank You

Regards:
G D Wilson
PO Box 476
Cambridge, Oh 43725-0476
The Sarge
""Honor and Courage""

Looking for the obituary and the burial site of Alta (Hoskins) Hamilton

rgivens186 — 1 Aug 2008 3:56:55 GMT

I'm looking for an obituary and the burial site of Alta (nee Hoskins) Hamilton. She was born circa 1885 in Wetzel County, WV, lived in Marshall and Wirt Counties, WV, and in Corning, Perry County, OH. She may have lived for a time before her death in the town of Zanesville. Survivors may have been sons James O. Givens and Harry F. Givens. I'm not sure when she died, possibly circa 1960 to 1975. Possible burial sites are Zanesville and Corning. I would appreciate someone's checking the records at the courthouses, but only if it's convenient. If you find anything and need money for copying, let me know at rgivens@ma.rr.com. Joan Givens, Fairmont, WV

Isabelle Romine Peyton (1929-2008)

Lace_Lynch — 26 Jul 2008 5:04:31 GMT

Isabelle E. Peyton, 79, went home to be with her heavenly Father, at 8:24 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008, at the James Cancer Unit at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital, after a lengthy illness.

She was born June 26, 1929, in a little town called Rendville, Ohio to late Robert and Goldie Romine.

She was dedicated and devoted to taking care of others, serving her life's dream as an LPN until 1978. After that she became head cook at St. Nicholas rectory until 1988. She went on cooking for St. Thomas rectory until 1997.

Isabelle was also an active member of St. Paul AME Church, including the senior choir, stewardess, usher board, kitchen committee and the Just Pals Social Club.

She is survived by her brother, William G. Romine of Columbus; her daughter, Vickie K. Chason; grandchildren, Teon L. Peyton, Michelle S. Peyton, Julia E. Chason, Lena R. Chason, Evelyn L. Chason and Lonnie A. Chason III; three great-grandchildren, Arondle M. Myers, Jeremiah E. Chason and Amarius J. Jackson; son-in-law, Lonnie Chason Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Doris A. Peyton, all of Zanesville; many nieces, nephews, a host of many cousins; and a special friend, Deanna Martin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Eric E. Peyton; two sisters, Margaret E. Wade and Evelyn J. Lewis; brothers, Robert E. Romine, William N. William, Harold "Mule" Romine and Edgar Z. Romine.

Calling hours will begin at 10 a.m. with funeral services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2008, at St. Paul AME Church, 561 Pine St., with the Rev. Clifton R. Kilpatrick officiating.

Mrs. Peyton has chosen cremation and burial will be at a later date in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Ohio..

Burrell Funeral Services is serving the family.

Condolences may be expressed at burrellfuneralservices.com.

Were Shawnee and Redfield in Perry Co in 1860?

Gwen Barshay — 12 Mar 2007 3:17:43 GMT

Attempting to find parents of Thomas H. Lewis, born Redfield, OH approx. 1862. World War 1 Draft record shows Thomas' father was born in Shawnee, OH. Were Redfield and Shawnee both in Perry County in 1860-70 time period?
Also, was Rose Farm in Perry or Morgan Co. at that time period?
Thanks for any help.
Gwen

Trying to find out if Elmore Alvah Faine married Bertha Iris Bowling

TLSinGA — 22 Jul 2008 10:58:41 GMT

All I have for Bertha Iris Bowling is up to 1930 census that has her living with her parents (Wm Oscar Bowling and Cora Kitchen Bowling) in Scioto Ohio. I have a lead that she married Elmore Faine, but I cant verify marriage or find death records for her under maiden name or Faine. To confuse matters there is a Bertha Bowling that is not the same person.
Anyone with info on Faine family or possible marriage - help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

Samuel Brown

Delbert W. Brown — 14 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Samuel Brown was my ggrandfather. He married Mary Jane Griffith in Perry County. The children were Mary L., Viola, Nannie D. and Gilbert Edgar. Gilbert Edgar Brown was my grand father. He died in Perry County, Ohio, August, 1929.
I would like to get a copy of his death certificate.

James Jennings died 15 August 1856 Perry Cnty.,Ohio

stacy541949 — 9 Jul 2008 10:19:13 GMT

Hello,
I'm seeking info on James Jennings and his wife Sarah James-Jennings. James died 15 Aug 1856 in Perry Cnty. Is there an obit or info on what cemetery he was buried at? I know his wife Sarah went on to Wisconsin with her daughter Noami and her husband Caleb Shreve.I'm seeking any info that may contain the maiden name of Sarah.Naomi Jennings-Shreve was born in Perry Cnty.,14 April 1826.Are there birth records that contain Sarahs "Maiden" name in them.Please email me at Stacy5449@aol.com if your are able to help. Thank you very much,
Stacy Mitchell-Ryan

John Smith, born 1908, related to Weavers, Plants, Duckworths, Coulters, Cowleys

hyphen114 — 26 Jun 2008 4:22:35 GMT

Hi. I am looking for information about John Smith, born late 1908 or early 1909 at Congo in Perry Co. John Smith b. 1908 was the youngest child of John Smith, 1842-1912, a coal miner and farmer at Congo, who emigrated from England to the USA.
The elder John Smith's daughters married into the Weaver, Plant and Duckworth families.
I would welome any leads. Thank you.

TATMAN, Caleb (1837-1927)

CaroleWilliams10 — 17 Jun 2008 3:20:01 GMT

Decatur Evening Herald (Decatur, Illinois) Sunday October 9, 1927
Caleb Tatman Dies Saturday
Was One of Monticello’s Most Prominent Citizens
Monticello, Oct. 8 – Caleb A. Tatman, prominent landowner of Monticello, died in his home on 420 South Charter street, Saturday Morning at 6:30, his death was caused by pneumonia, after an illness of three days. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2:30 o’clock Monday afternoon, Rev. M. C. Long officiating.
Mr. Tatman was born Jan. 27, 1837 in Somerset, Perry county, Ohio. He came to Monticello in Nov. 1848 and lived there until his death. On Feb. 10, 1870 he was married to Miss Caroline Honselman, who died April 17, 1921. He is survived by two daughters, Nellie and Eva, both at home.
He was one of the wealthiest men in Central Illinois at the time of his death. Mr. Tatman taught school at one time in Piatt county and for four years beginning in 1869, was county superintendent of schools. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1873. Eleven years later he organized the Piatt County Loan association.
He also was an extensive land holder, owning 1,500 acres around Monticello, and was director and stockholder in the First National Bank of Monticello. At one time he served as campaign manager for Joseph C. Cannon, and was a power in the republican ranks in the 19th Congregational district.
Fifty years ago Mr. Tatman organized what was known as the Tatman band, and since then always had been interested in the maintaining of the band in the community. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and also was a Mason, a member of the Mystic Shrine and the Eastern Star.

1870 census report lookup

cdetgen — 12 May 2008 7:43:51 GMT

HI. Im looking for a 1870 census report, if there is one for Charles Carrigan, May be spelled differently. He would have only been a year old at this time. I'm trying to find what I can on his parents. I have their names as James and Ellen. I do believe they may have spelled it with a "K" or just a variation of Carrigan. I'v seen it a few different ways. I know Charles was born in Perry county, but they may have moved to Athens or a surrounding county. I appreciate if anyone can find a census report for this time. My email address is: caren_34420@yahoo.com if you wish to email me directly.

Thank you for your help
Caren Detgen

James Peter Larry-Rachel Schilling marriage - 1854

patriciahand213 — 19 May 2008 12:14:40 GMT

Looking for info on the marriage of James Peter Larry and Rachel Schilling (or Schelling). They supposedly were married June 15, 1854 in Perry County, Ohio.

Weaver family Monroe Twp

Dorene Morris — 7 Jul 2006 5:27:21 GMT

I am looking for the family of William H. & Sylvia Weaver. William was born 1860 supposedly in Perry County and Sylvia was born about 1896 in Ohio. according to the 1930 census they married about 1919 or 1920. They had 2 sons one Luther born in October 1925 & William born May 1929.

I have not been able to locate William H. Weaver in the 1920 census but he is living with his widowed mother Catherine Weaver in 1910 Monroe Twp Census along with brother Henry C. Weaver, both brothers are single. I can not seem to locate William H. Weaver in the 1900 Census either.

My primary interest is to find out if Luther (b. 10/1925) is actually Luther Franklin Weaver who was married to Clara Phyllis West (1932-2006) about 1950.

I am hoping that someone can help me? Thank You, Dorene

Where is Pleasant Perry OH ? from 1930 census

ElaineRandle — 19 Nov 2007 2:38:54 GMT

I am trying to locate a reletive Marie Brooks who was born around 1924 to Henry S. Brooks and Johnnie B.(Thatcher). By 1930 they were divorced but she is listed in the 1030 census Marie G Brooks age 6. living with her mother Johnnie B. Brooks(married name)and a man named Henry Smith along with his children in PLEASANT,PERRY. OH. Does anyone know what that means? Most of my reletives back then were from Perry(Rendville) and Athens(Glouster) Co. Marie had a brother John Henry Brooks but his mother was Lillian Grant

Bowman, Rugh, LaRue, Gordon of Perry County And Morgan County

dcheatha — 18 Jul 2001 5:11:20 GMT

Seeking any and all information about George Bowman who Migrated with his Wife Susanna Rugh from PA about 1802 and settled in the Rush Creek area, Reading Township, Perry County Ohio. His son Samuel Bowman is my GG Grandfather. Samuel married Lydia Gordon, Daughter of William Tennent Gordon and Anna Larue, in 1840 in Perry County Ohio. William Tennent Gordon Died in Morgan county Ohio in 1830.
Samuel bowman and Lydia Gordon bowman had three Children: David Austin Bowman, Elizabeth A. Bowman, and Lewis R. Bowman.David and Elizabeth were born in Perry County Ohio. Lewis was born in Crawford County Illinos. I am particularly interested in info on Samuel Bowman b. 1821 until he moved to Crawford County Illinois about 1848-49.

Needing 2 obits...Keffer

JulsGo — 22 Apr 2008 12:57:33 GMT

Hello everyone. I am looking for two obits. Gashen Keffer died 5 apr 1914 in Madison, Perry County. Catherine, his wife, died 13 Jul 1903, also in Perry County.

If anyone can help with finding these obits, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance for your time and help!

Juls

Albert Maywood Wilson

hboydston — 14 Apr 2008 5:49:54 GMT

Seeking name of cemetery where Albert Maywood Wilson is buried. He was born Sept 1867 in Ritchie Co, WVA and died 19 June 1937 in Perry Co, Ohio. He was married to a Callie Thomas in KY and was listed in the census records for Perry co, Ohio in 1910, 1920 and 1930. He married 2nd to Rosa Alexander, born abt 1875 in Ohio and she is living with him in Perry Co census records. I have been given information that sons Elmer Wilson (b. Aug 1899 in KY) died in 1920 in Perry Co, Ohio and son Ernest Wilson (b. abt 1901 in KY), died in 1922 also in Perry Co, Ohio. Any help would be appreciated.

Shelley or Shilley Cemetery

azsunx7 — 11 Apr 2008 12:16:56 GMT

Is their a cemetery by the name of Shelley or Shilley in Perry County. Not even sure if spelling is right

Charles Lisamore Carrigan md. Eliza Jane Search

caren detgen — 23 Aug 2001 4:17:20 GMT

I'm looking for the parents of Charles Lisamore Carrigan. He married Eliza Jane Search. Charles father may have been Patrick james Carrigan, but he went by james. His wife's name was Ellen. I don't know here maiden name. Trying to find that too. Charles was born in 1869 in either Perry or Athens County.
Please e-mail me at cdetgen@aol.com.

Bailey / Underwood Family

JudyB4195 — 7 Apr 2008 3:50:57 GMT

Close to complete on a 30 year project - a Bailey Genealogy Booklet. Seeking to make contact with descendants of James A BAILEY who descends from Arthur J and Helen BAILEY. Arthur was the son of Thomas & Elizabeth (Hughes) Bailey who was the son of James & Margaret (Mason) BAILEY. The Mason's lived in Shawnee, Perry Co. in the 1800's
James A Bailey was born abt 1921 in Perry County. He died about 1983 was probably married to Sarah Underwood. Reported to have had 5 children. Hopefully some are still living in Perry Co., Harrison, New Lexington? area or some kind soul will direct me one of them. judyb@midohio.net

Update: Thomas Kemble/Kimble family

brantner1 — 6 Apr 2008 9:24:00 GMT

This is an update from an old query.

Does anyone have any records pertaining to this Thomas KIMBLE/KEMBLE?

Thomas KIMBLE (spelled Kimbel) in the 1850 Perry County Ohio, Salt Lick Township Census, age 66 (estimated b. 1784) in New Jersey. He is living with his son, Jacob (age 26) and daughter Sarah A. (age 28)

Any information regarding his wife's name, marriage records? or other children? would be helpful.

(I believe that one of his older daughters was named Caroline and married a RODGERS in Perry Co. Ohio.)

As always, willing to share detailed information regarding Jacob KIMBLE above.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

John McMahan information

nanarose — 26 Aug 2007 1:35:07 GMT

John was on the 1870 census, born 1792. Searching for death records, will or any other information.

Tax Records - Perry County

hoshaky — 16 Dec 2006 4:31:39 GMT

Need tax records for John Brown 1820 thru 1850. Can
anyone tell me if these are at the Historical Soc. or court house?

Perry County Schools-OLD

oldohioschools — 25 Mar 2008 1:26:17 GMT

Several months ago I posted some questions about old schools in Perry County. I had some questions answered and some new ones arise. I hope someone could tell me the current status of the following schools:
Functional-- school in use with no end in sight
Endangered-- school in use with closure or demolition pending
Abandoned-- closed and not used for anything
Retired-- closed and used for something else
Gone--Torn Down

Sayre School (SR 37, Sayre, Built 1908)
West Grade School (Crooksville, Built 1904, Closed)
Santoy School (Bearfield Township, Location Unknown)
Madison Township School (SR 204, Madison Twp.)
Monday Creek Township School (SR 668, Maxville)
Rendville School (Rendville)
Clayton Township School (SR 345, Clayton Twp.)
Reading Township School (US 22, Somerset, Built 1928)

Please email me at aaronturner@neo.rr.com and/or visit www.oldohioschools.com

Thank you!!

Susannah Brehm, b. Oct. 18, 1809

naomi_butler — 17 Jan 2002 12:24:32 GMT

Looking for parents of Susannah Brehm born in Perry Co., Oct.18, 1809

Long, Ernsberger, Arnsberger, Forry

in_the_field — 20 Nov 2004 5:01:44 GMT

I am looking for information on some family members who at one time lived and are buried in Thorn Twp. One story says that the Ernsbergers moved to the Newark area to work on the Erie Canal. The name Ernsberger has many variants (Arnsberger, Arnsperger, etc.) Has anyone seen the names Ernsberger, Long or Forry on any records or tombstones? Henry Forry married Elizabeth Ernsberger. John Long married Catherine Ernsberger. It is believed that these families arrived between 1810 and 1830. These families also spent some time in Licking and Fairfield Counties.

Perry Co. Cemeteries

pmca143 — 16 Feb 2008 6:25:55 GMT

Is there a list of cemeteries and their locations, that I could obtain? Thanks, Pat.

SELLIMAN, SKINNER, HOY, KOCHENSPARGER, DILLER

Corinne_Hanna — 6 Feb 2008 2:53:15 GMT

I am looking for Maud Magdalena SELLIMAN (SELIGMAN/SELLMORE?), and also Aaron SKINNER, James HOY, and the KOCHENSPARGER & DILLER families of Perry Co., Ohio. Have the St. John's Lutheran Church records been published?
Corinne Hanna
cdiller@juno.com

Cemetery and newspaper look ups?

Jerald S. Gross — 12 Nov 2006 2:48:34 GMT

Is there anyone that can do free look ups of cemeteries and newspapers of Perry County?

Williams family in Perry County Ohio

shiliinez — 10 Feb 2008 2:30:57 GMT

Looking for anyone who is familiar with the Williams family from Somerset Perry Co Ohio. My GG Grandfather William Williams was born there to a H Thomas Williams and it claims on the death certificate that Thomas was also born there. However, I lose this family in the census. Thomas was married to Mallisa Lampton. I do find a Thomas with the correct age William, in a census however his wife's name is Mary and the family is in a different county. I suppose that Mallisa's name could have been Mary Mallisa. Need someone with more knowledge than myself on the Williams family to help pin point this family down.

Richard Burgess

vesta20 — 20 Aug 2001 1:48:11 GMT

I was wondering if anyone has information on Richard Burgess and Marry Gassaway his wife.if they are burried in Ohio Or Maryland...tks

Jesse J. Fortney (1888 - 1968)

CaroleWilliams10 — 10 Feb 2008 6:21:22 GMT

The Times Recorder January 18,1968
Jesse J. Fortney, 78, of Rose Farm, a retired coal miner, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday (Jan. 17) at his home. He had been ill but death was unexpected.
He was born Dec. 12, 1888, in West Virginia, a son of Joseph and Mary Rowe Fortney. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America.
His wife, Lillie, died in 1938. He is survived by a son, Joseph of the home: four daughters, Mrs. Frances Harbaugh, Mrs. Arlene Powell, Mrs. Jessie Dunwoody, Mrs. Mildred Inman all of Crooksville: two brothers, Perry of Corning Route 2 and Robert of Crooksville Route 1: a, sister, Mrs. Betty Riffle of Malta: 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Services will be held at the Crooksville Chapel of Cannon and Cannon Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. Wanneta White officiating. Burial will be in Iliff Cemetery.

Mary Dunkle lookup Perry County Deaths 1867-1908

angelamac2 — 5 Feb 2008 2:38:35 GMT

I am hoping someone can help me with my elusive 3rd great grandmother.

I am looking for the death date for Mary Dunkle, nee Engle who was born about 1854 in Ohio and married Hiram Dunkle.

I can find her in the 1900 census, but not in 1910. By 1920 Hiram is a widow.

I have looked at the Ohio Death Certificate Index at the OHS, Ancestry, and looked at every possible Mary Dunkle at familysearch.labs, including every possible misspelling I can think of.

She is not listed in the Perry County OH Health Dept Death Index 1908-1930 either.

So, I think she died before 1908.

Can someone who has access to the book Records of Deaths Perry County 1867-1908 take a look for me?

Thank you for the help.

Angela

www.perrycountyohio.us

dinberry — 5 Feb 2008 3:23:48 GMT

1883 history Fairfield/Perry Co., Plat Maps/Atlas/1846/1859/1935/photos, great info site

Melzena Kelley Ramsey, Glenford, postcard names

Donna Kinney — 28 Dec 2003 2:43:19 GMT

Melzena is my great-grandmother and I was told that she was an invalid and in a wheelchair. I have many postcards that she received dating from 1908 to 1914 when she died. I also have my grandmother Carrie Sams' cards. The following names are on some of the cards but I have not been able to connect them to the family. Does anyone know these people and how they fit in the Ramsey family. All are from the Glenford area. Thanks for your help.

Myrta & George Trout (Melzina's cousin)
Bertha L. (cousin)
Mary Cooperrider (cousin)
Aunt Til Eversole
Cousin Ruth
Ruth Cooperrider (cousin)
Cousin Gladys (Carrie's cousin)
Aunt Mary and Uncle Henry (J.A. Sam's or Carrie Ramsey Sams' cousin)

Cemetery at New Reading, Ohio?

sbrady72 — 23 Jun 2007 1:25:03 GMT

Hello - I am looking for the burial place of Joel and Mary Ann (Binckley) Bowman. I have a copy of Joel's obituary from 1898, and it says that services were held at the Lutheran Church in New Reading. Is there a cemetary there also, and does anyone know if he and his wife are buried there? Also, is the church still there? Thanks much for your help!

Augusta Brinkman Death Record

Carma71 — 17 Sep 2007 8:28:15 GMT

Would like to find a record of the death of Augusta Brinkman (maiden name Trepper) who supposedly died in Corning on 6 Jan 1886. She would have been about 36 years of age. Does anyone do look ups or have a contact number for the local courthouse? Would appreciate a digital copy or any other copy. Thank you. C. Thompson

Wilford Lindamood & Wanda Rose

Marilyn Gault — 19 Feb 2006 10:10:35 GMT

Looking for information on Wilford Lindamood who married Wanda Rose ca 1941. They lived in Perry Co. I don't know much else at this point. Any help will be GREATLY appreciated. Please email me directly. Thanks.

Robert C. GROSSMAN (d. 2008)

Lace_Lynch — 28 Jan 2008 4:08:36 GMT

ROBERT C. GROSSMAN, 53, of Columbus, Ohio died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2008 at Ohio State University Hospital after a long illness. He was an inspection engineer for the City of Dublin, OH. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl R.S. Grossman; son, Anthony R. Grossman of Columbus; parents, Charles H. and Wanda Grossman of Mt. Perry, Ohio; sister, Cheryl A. Bloor of Willoughby; twin brother, Ed Grossman of Mt. Perry; niece, Lesa and nephew, Jonathan.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at THE BOPE-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 203 S. COLUMBUS ST., SOMERSET, OH, 43783 with Rev. Michael Queen of Mt. Perry United Methodist Church officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends may visit TUESDAY FROM 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. AT THE FUNERAL HOME. Memorial gifts may be given to the Mid Ohio Food Bank, 1625 W. Mound St., Columbus, 43223.
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William Mackie 1914 naturalization

ohiostna — 28 Jan 2008 3:47:40 GMT

Hello my name is crystal and i am looking for some help in getting a copy of my great grandfathers naturalization papers i know that he was naturalized in perry county new lexington in the common pleas court in 1914 his name is william mackie and was born in 1860 in kiwinning scotland if anyone can help i would be very happy thank you

Cotterman/Garrison

jbbugsy1 — 6 Jul 2004 5:24:36 GMT

My mother was a Cotterman and my father a Garrison.They resided in Sidney, Ohio. Her father was Harry Cotterman, brother of Judson, Arthur, Jesse,Carl,Effie,and Rudolph.Their father was Henry. Mother was Almaretta Lucretia Beck and married in shelby county in 1881.Andrew J. Garrison and Edith Trowbridge was my father's parents. His siblings were Earl, Vernon, Victor,Aaron(Andy) and Bernice. I think there were two others(Hugh J.and Tommie) that pasted very young. Any input is gladly accepted.Have Trowbridge siblings and parents,but can always use more info on anyone.Thanks!

need help w obit lookup - SINK, April 2002

Jacqi|MA327212 — 19 Jan 2008 6:30:20 GMT

If anyone has access to the Times Recorder, I would appreciate help w a lookup. I am looking for the obit for Gertrude SINK, whose maiden name was SNIDER, widow of Lloyd HOOVER, who evidently remarried. According to the Obituary Daily Times index on rootsweb, her obit appeared in the (Zanesville) Times Recorder on April 9, 2002. If anyone can help me w a lookup on this, I'd really appreciate it. She was one of the descendants in our SNIDER line from Perry County.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Email address for Beckie Dearing (?)

ArleyMeadows — 15 Jan 2008 11:21:32 GMT

Cousin Dottie asked me to email you but the email address she sent does not work. I can be reached at:
ameadows@dol.net

Rendville Cemetery African-American BROOKS

ElaineRandle — 6 Nov 2006 5:15:28 GMT

I am looking for a cemetery in Rendville, we just know it as Rendville Cemetery, but that probably not the correct name, several of the Brooks family member are burried there, including Ben, Charley, Will, and I believe his daughter Sarah Frances Howell, Can anyone help?

Thank-you Elaine/sisterkelly3@aol.com

Moxahala,Ohio

PEPCO2 — 12 Jan 2008 3:08:33 GMT

Does anyone have information on Moxahala, Ohio in the 1870's. I am writing a book and need info on town to fill in my reasearch. If you have anything please feel free to e-mail me at PEPCO2@YAHOO.COM /or call me at (704) 795-3856. I currently live in NC and am not able to visit Moxahala but once a year. Thank you for your assistance.

Charles Tague - McLuney Merchant

ggeefrench — 6 Dec 2007 1:54:55 GMT

The New York Times, October 19, 1901
Tortured By Masked Men. Burglars Coerce Merchant by Roasting His Feet with Matches.
NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio, Oct. 18. - Six masked men entered the residence of Charles Tague, a merchant at McLuney, this country, last night, and at the point of revolvers bound and gagged the whole family. Tague was searched and his gold watch and a considerable sum of money taken. The robbers then demanded the keys to his store, nut Tague refused to reveal where they were.
His shoes were removed and his feet roasted with matches and hot irons until he gave up the keys. The robbers then entered the store and thoroughly looted it. Taking Tagues horse and buggy the gand loaded in a quantity of goods, the contents of the safe, and other booty and then made off.
Later Tague freed himself and gave the alarm. The Sheriff with a pose and bloodhounds is in pursuit and this afternoon found the abandoned buggy.

Where might one have gone to, to get Married in 1900-1950 outside of Perry Co.

Kyle Johnson — 16 Oct 2006 2:56:23 GMT

Question in the 1900-1950's where might one have took off to to get married from Perry County. Have lots of people who lived there who don't show up in the marriage books in either Perry or Muskingum Co.,
kyle

Obit for Perry County John W. GORDON descendant Margaret Mary

Jacqi|MA327212 — 9 Jul 2007 10:33:48 GMT

On the line of John W. GORDON (s/o Patrick Augustine GORDON) and Elizabeth McGREEVY, here is an obit for their daughter Margaret Mary. If anyone is researching this GORDON line, and hasn't been in touch w me yet, I'd be glad to share data.

Obituary published in the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch on Saturday, January 13, 1996, on page 6B:

"Margaret Mary Gordon Hughes, age 86, Friday at the family home. Mrs. Hughes was born in Columbus on December 26, 1909, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (McGrevey) Gordon. She was a graduate of both St. Mary of the Springs High School and College and was a founding member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dr. J. J. Hughes in 1969, grandson Patrick McGowan Hughes, 1 sister and 3 brothers. She is survived by daughter, Maureen (Denis) Murphy of Columbus; sons, James J. (Beverly) and George G. (Susan) Hughes of Columbus, Michael G. (Mary Carter) Hughes of Annapolis, Md.; grandchildren, Julie (Patrick) Gibson, James (Kathleen) Hughes III, Amy, Terri and Michele Hughes, Margaret Murphy, Dennis (Cameron) Murphy Jr., Joseph and Jonathan Murphy, Sarah Hughes and George Hughes Jr., Michael Hughes Jr., Ryan Hughes and Conor Hughes; great-granddaughters, Kate, Amy and Bethany Gibson, Rachael and Reilly Hughes; sisters-in-law, Alice Ryan Gordon of Elgin, Ill and Dorothy Altman Gordon of Columbus; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Monday 3-5 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St. Family will also receive friends Monday 6-7 p.m. at St. Christopher Church, 1420 Grandview Ave. where the Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday 7 p.m. Private family burial St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends who wish may contribute in her memory to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Rd., Columbus, Oh 43215."

Charles Samuel Harnetty (1937 - 2007)

Lace_Lynch — 12 Nov 2007 6:43:43 GMT

JUNCTION CITY - Charles Samuel Harnetty, 70, of Junction City, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2007.

He was born May 18, 1937, in Junction City, Ohio the son of the late William and Florence Paxton Harnetty.

He was retired from the state of Ohio, where he served as supervisor at the state auditor's office. He was a graduate of Junction City High School and attended Ohio University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served three years with the 36th Tactical Fighter Wing in Bitburg, Germany, and the Ohio National Guard. He was the longest serving chairman of the Perry County Democratic Party of 42 years and the state of Ohio. He held the position of vice chairman and treasurer of the Ohio Democratic Chairmans Association and was a statewide delegate to the Democratic Convention in 1972. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Elks 509 of New Lexington, Knights of Columbus 4th degree, Bishop Fenwick Council Lancaster, a lifetime member of Junction City America Legion Post 376, Lancaster Amvets Post 1985, New Lexington VFW, New Lexington Eagles 2070, Buckeye State Sheriffs Association and a member of Selective Service System of Ohio Board/Local Board 37.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Elaine Eckard Harnetty, whom he married June 19, 1965; his beloved dog, Duke; his four brothers, Clarence of Zanesville, Ohio; Paul Eugene of Westerville, Ohio; and Francis and James of Junction City, Ohio; a sisters-in-law, Kay Snider, Pamela Baer, Peggy Bosworth, Nancy Peters and Jean Eckard; one brother-in-law, Sammie Eckard, all of Lancaster, Ohio.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Thomas Harnetty, and two sisters, Marie Beard and Margaret Schmehl.

Calling hours will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Chute-Wiley Funeral Home with American Legion Services at 6:30 p.m., Elks services at 7 p.m. and rosary at 7:30 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Church, Junction City, with Father Jonathan Wilson as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery with full military graveside rites.

Checking other limbs in the Perry / Muskingum area of Ohio

TraciRowlett — 4 Jun 2005 5:40:31 GMT

I was thinking that if we all have strong ties to the Perry/Muskingum area of Ohio it just might be possible that we share more than one connection in our trees. If any of the following names cross through your trees, let me know. I have about 6000 people in my database (nearly half from the afore mentioned areas). These names are my most numerous for the area: Ashford, Ashton, Barr, Baughman, Boyd, Conaway, Croskrey, Cusac, Deitrick, Dozer, Enoch, Eppley, Gobel, Good, Leffler, Luman, Mautz, Mohler, Murphy, Pletcher, Spring, Stainbrook, Stoneburner, Stover, Swackhammer, Swingle, Weaver, Weller, Ziegler.

Dorris, Walpole, Young

ygeyoung — 23 Oct 2007 5:59:33 GMT

Does anyone know the maiden name of Mary E. who was apparently first the wife of Robert Dorris (before 1858), then the wife of John Walpole (26 Oct 1861 in Morgan Co Oh), and in 1876 in Morgan Co became the wife of William Young. In 1880 they are living in Perry Co. By Robert Dorris she had Sarah Louise, b 1859. By John Walpole she had Matthew Walpole, b ca 1862, and Samuel E Walpole, b ca 1868. She probably had no children by William Young. Mary E was born ca 1837 and was considerably younger than any of her husbands: Robert Dorris b ca 1807 in Md or Pa, John Walpole b ca 1813 in Ireland, William Young b ca 1817 in Belmont Co., Oh.

Col. William Spencer b. 1809

nsull7 — 20 Dec 2005 2:34:47 GMT

Just starting research on this family. William C. Spencer b. abt. 1809 lived in Somerset, was a lawyer. His father ( unknown to me) was born in N.J. and mother ( unknown to me)born in PA. Col. William Spencer was found in the 1850 Perry Co. Ohio census with wife Mary Jane ( b. abt. 1823 in state of Delaware). Their children were John W. who was a teacher in Somerset for awhile and then an insurance agent.
He never married. Louisa A. daughter, Laura E. daughter,
Dewitt Clinton, Charles Edgar and Mary E. Charles Edgar was a poet and became a lawyer also. He moved to New Lexington and became a Judge. I am doing this research for the lady who lives in and is restoring the Spencer house in Somerset. Unfortunately I have no further information to share. I would appreciate any help anyone could give me.
I need the marriages and where these Spencers are buried.
Thank you.

Piper's of New Lexington, Ohio

WRKUHLEMAN — 22 Nov 2006 9:13:21 GMT

Seeking information on the George Piper family New Lexington, Ohio. Per the US Census of 1870, George was married to a Catherine of the same age (born about 1817) and had two children Charles and Rose Ann. I am able to trace the branch of Charles but have not been able to locate any information on George, Catherine, or Rose Ann. Would be willing to exchange information if you have any. Thank you.

Albert M. Hickman's descendants

ccgarey — 24 Oct 2007 7:14:25 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Albert M. Hickman who was born about 1866-1870. In 1900 they are listed in Coal Township, Perry Co., OH. wife: Amme? Children: Bertha, Jannie, Sylva, Mary, Johnnie, and Walter. I am related to Albert's sister Martha Savilla Hickman. I would like to piece together more of a picture of the Hickman family.
Thanks. Cathy Garey. If you prefer you can reach me at ccgarey@bellsouth.net.

Helen Louise (HOUSTON or HUSTON) BAUER

TracingMyRootsAtHotmailDotCom — 15 Oct 2007 3:30:55 GMT

Would like to correspond with descendants of

Helen Louise (HOUSTON or HUSTON) BAUER

She was born in 1919 maybe in Portsmouth (Scioto Co.), Ohio, the daughter of Grace GILMORE and Charles Spencer HOUSTON (or HUSTON). She died in Perry Co., OH on Dec. 13, 1966.

Grace GILMORE was my great-aunt. I have done lots of research on other members of the GILMORE family and would like to find out more about Grace GILMORE and her daughter Helen. I think Grace had 2 other children, Theodore and Dorothy. Would like to find out about them too.

Sandy Gilmore
TracingMyRoots@hotmail.com

James MULLOY - b. 1854, m. Ellen SKINNER

Jeanne Albrigtson — 2 Apr 2005 7:28:23 GMT

Still looking for info on my G-Grandfather James who married Ellen Skinner in 1869 in New Lexington, Ohio. James was born in about 1854 in Ohio. I think his parents came from County Mayo, Ireland as my mother told me that.
James and Ellen's daughter Anna Catherine was my Grandmother. She married Fredrick Dodd Hoopes in 1904. The problem is, is that the clerk who filled out the marriage certificate, spelled Anna's last name "MELOY". On my mother's birth certificate, Anna's last name is spelled "MALLOY"!! In 1975, my uncle Charles Hoopes, my mother's brother, changed the spelling of Grandma Anna's last name to "MALLORY"!!!!. Of course, when I do a search on surnames of James with all of these last name spellings, I find many. I don't know where else to turn for info. All of my older relatives are dead now....I am 60. Can anyone help? I live in Wisconsin and trying to get info from Ohio is difficult to say the least. Thanks for any info anyone can give.

Leffler family of Perry County (specifically Magdalena Fisher Leffler)

Lora C — 6 May 2007 4:52:25 GMT

I am researching the LEFFLER family. Several members came into the northern townships in Perry County in the early 1800's. Magdalena FISHER LEFFLER came with her father Adam FISHER and his wife Susanna LEFFLER FISHER. Magdalena was a widow of a Gottleib LEFFLER. Her children married into the RIDENOUR, FRY, BINKLEY, and LONAS families. Some of the RIDENOURS married into the ZARTMAN family. Does anyone have information on these families? I am willing to share what I have.
Lora C

Old Perry County Schools

oldohioschools — 1 Oct 2007 12:25:18 GMT

Hello,
I am doing some research on old schools in Perry County as part of my Master's Degree. My website is www.oldohioschools.com

The schools I need information and pictures for are as follows:

1. New Lexington High School (picture attached)
Does this school still stand?
What street was/is it on?
What year was it built?
What year was it closed? Razed? (If applicable)

2. Corning School
What street/road is this school on?
What year was it built?
What year was it closed?

3. Crooksville School
What street/road is this school on?
What year was it built?
What year was it closed?

4. New Straitsville Public School (Built 1916, CLosed 1992)
Is this school still abandoned or was it razed or made into apartments?

If you can provide pictures or information about these schools or any other old schools in your county, please email me at aaronturner@neo.rr.com and visit www.oldohioschools.com

Smith Riley Family - New Lexington

stecks5498 — 11 Nov 2006 1:03:29 GMT

Smith Riley and his wife Isabell had two children; Lotta born 1877 and Charles A. born 1879. Isabell Riley apparantly died 1886 and Smith died 1888, both in Perry County. Am seeking information about their 2 children and what happened to them after their parent's died.

Cemetery in Thorn Township?

rwelch128 — 21 Sep 2007 5:26:00 GMT

My gr-greatgrandparents, Henry and Sarah Jane (VAN VALKENBURGH) HARDEN are buried in a cemetery in Thorn Township. They died in 1916 and 1924 in Thornville and Nelsonville, respectively, and their grave marker is a poured concrete slab near the entrance to the cemetery with their names and dates that were scratched into the surface of the slab as the cement was drying. I visited the cemetery about 35-40 years ago, but I cannot find it now. I was told by a person who lived nearby that it was called the "Old Baptist Cemetery" but apparently that was not its correct name because that cemetery is located near New Lexington.

It might be the Regular Baptist Cemetery near Thornville, but that cemetery does not seem to be in any records of cemeteries in Perry County and it is probably known by another name.

I want to add Henry and Sarah Jane's data to a memorial on findagrave.com but I need the proper name of the cemetery before I can add the information. Can anyone identify this cemetery?

Richard Welch
Green Valley, Arizona

William E. Clark d. 1935 Buried: Rendville, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 22 Sep 2007 2:11:37 GMT

William E. Clark, aged 79 years, colored, died at his home 434 Keen street at 5 o'clock Monday evening following a three months illness of complications.
For many years he made his home in this city (Zanesville, Ohio) He was a member of the A. M. E. church of South street, and a member of the Masons Lodge No. 30 (80?)
Surviving are his wife Hulda E. (Simpson) Clark; two children, Mrs Jennie Hale, Athens (Ohio) and Howard V. Clark, Grand Rapids, Mich.; one brother Louis Clark, Columbus; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Thompson & Son funeral home in White Cottage, Ohio and will be returned to the residence Tuesday afternoon,
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the A.M E. church. Rev. C. A. Graine the pastor, will be in charge. Burial will be at Rendville.

The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio
Tuesday, January 22, 1935

Binckley, Binkley, Anspach, Fisher,Beeker, Overmeyer

MarshaBinkley28 — 16 Dec 2006 3:11:47 GMT

I'm researching my husbands family. Anyone with additional information on these lines ,please contact me
My husband is from Christian Binckley's line
Marsha Binkley

need help w obit lookup, Isabel OLIVE, 1996

Jacqi|MA327212 — 24 Jul 2007 4:15:24 GMT

Could someone help me w an obit lookup, please? I am looking for the obit of Isabel (or Isabelle) OLIVE, dod Jan. 11, 1996, in Somerset. She is a SNIDER descendant.

Thanks in advance for the help!

John H. & Ida M. Johnson, Does anyone know this family?

honey_bee45 — 17 Aug 2007 7:43:21 GMT

1900 census for Coal, Perry, Ohio

Johnson, John, b. 3-1873, age 27, Married 6 years, b. Ohio, he worked is a Furnace Laborer
Ida, b. 3-1878, age 22, she had 2 children, 1 still living, b. Ohio
Ella, b. 12-1899 age 5 months, b. Ohio

1910 census for Jackson, Guernsey, Ohio

Johnson, John H. age 36, Married 16 years, b. Ohio, He was a Blacksmith
Ida M. age 33 she had 5 children, 4 still living, b. Ohio,
Ruth E. age 12, b. Ohio
Samuel age 10, b. Ohio
Johny age 4, b. Ohio
Ida M. age 10 months, b. Ohio
Also boarding with them is a James Shelhamber age 56, Single, b. Ohio, coal miner

1920 census for Coal, Perry, Ohio

Johnson, John, age 46, Widow, b. Ohio, Blacksmith
John, age 14, b. Ohio, Blast Furnace Laborer
Marie, age 10 b. Ohio
Sarah, age 6, b. Ohio

In 1920 Samuel Johnson, is married to Edith Mace and living in Perry Co. Ohio also.

Could someone check and see if Ida M. Johnson died in Guernsey or Perry Co. between 1914 and 1920, and what her maiden name maybe.

Thank You, Diane S. honey_bee45@yahoo.com

German Baptist Cemetery

PatriciaLewis1944 — 17 Oct 2005 3:19:22 GMT

A posting on the Pedigree Resource File at www.familysearch.org indicates Adam Boganwright (changed to Buriff) was buried in German Baptist Cemetery in Perry County, Ohio. There is not a German Baptist Cemetery in the cemetery listing at the Perry County, Ohio usgenweb site. Do any Perry County, Ohio Family Historians have a clue regarding the location of the German Baptist Cemetery? Adam Boganwright/Buriff died circa 1867. Thank you. Trish Lewis

SHARP/GRAYMAN

HISTMOM29 — 18 Aug 2007 11:44:16 GMT

Looking for Luther M. SHARP family info ...wife Grace Jeanette GRAYMAN abt born 1891 died abt 1964 or 1965.
Luther 1888-1968, was a guard at the local prison.
daughters Jessie & Dessie, sons John & Harry.
One daughter married a SORRELL, had a daughter Kay.
The family moved to Junction City after 1920.
HISTMOM@aol.com

New Admin: Please read before posting

BrynneHolland — 24 Jul 2007 1:04:36 GMT

Hello,

My name is Brynne Holland and I just adopted the Perry Co. message board. Over the next months, I will be "Cleaning" the board by reviewing each message to ensure it is on-topic (concerns Perry Co.) and editing the Subject, Surnames entry and Classification.

I encourage everyone to read the following portion of the Board FAQ:
http://boards.rootsweb.com/boardfaq.aspx#greatpost

The Surnames field is probably the most misunderstood part of the post message screen. The purpose of the entries is to create a global (every message of every board on Ancestry/Rootsweb) searchable index. For some surnames (James, Street, Born, Spelling, State, Husband), this feature is vital. By using the Advanced Search, it is possible to search only the Surnames field rather than every word of the message.

One item not mentioned in the FAQ is punctuation in the Surnames field. Commas should be used to separate each surname (list fashion: One, Two, Three). There are two reasons for this:
a.) it is easy for any one to understand ("Jones-Smith" can be one name while "Jones, Smith" is obviously two).
b.) the system uses it to recognize where one surname ends and the next begins. Using the "Jones-Smith" example, the search mechanism may not locate this name unless "Jones*" was entered in the Search field.

Also, the appropriate Classification is very useful. Using Advanced Search, it is possible to search only those messages classified as "Marriage" with "Smith" in the surname field.

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. My address can be located by clicking on the Board Information link.

Brynne

John Hazelton

Kathy — 17 Nov 2006 1:14:20 GMT

Looking for a tombstone picture, obit or will of John Hazelton. He was born in Laurel Hills, Fayette County, Pennsylvania April 11, 1758 and died in Perry County October 17, 1834. He is buried in the Hazelton Cemetery in Saltlick Township and was a Revolutionary War Veteran. I am to understand that the DAR has marked his grave at one time, not sure if it still there. He was married to Barbara Sclater who died in 1842, with unknown burial location.
Thanks in advance for any help.

Need help w SNIDER descendant, w/o Henry FLAUTT

Jacqi|MA327212 — 24 Jul 2007 7:19:59 GMT

I have found two different records for what looked like the same person on different online resources. I am looking for the wife of Henry E. FLAUTT, listed in one resource as Cora Alice REICHLEY, d/o Jacob Albert Reichley and Marie HEFFLEY...and in another resource as Alice C. Reichley, d/o Henry E. Reichley and Mary E. SNIDER. btw, Jacob is s/o Henry.

So...question: are there two women? Cora Alice d/o Jacob and Alice C. d/o Henry? Did they both marry men named Henry FLAUTT? Or do I need another husband's name somewhere?

If anyone can fill in the details, I'd appreciate the help!

Roseville Prison - how to get ancestor's info

lavafrogg — 24 Jul 2007 4:48:19 GMT

I believe my ancestor, Richard Cecil b 1884 was incarcerated at Roseville during the 1930 census. How can I get more details on why he was in prison, release date, etc?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Fairview Cemetery

vcvance1 — 21 Jul 2007 6:07:34 GMT

The 1954 obituary of Louise Bourne indicates that she was buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Perry County, OH. Can anyone tell me if there is a roster of this cemetery? I am seeking the birthdate of Louise. Thanks. . .

William Lashley of Fairfield & Perry Counties

ggeefrench — 14 Jul 2007 2:34:00 GMT

William Lashley's family is proven by a petition for partition of his estate recorded Feb 18, 1830 in the Perry County, Ohio Common Pleas Court. William Lashely vs. Margery Lashley, et al heirs of William Lashley, dec'd. Petition for Partition. Filed 4-16-1829. Land; Lots 36 and 96 in town of Somerset. William Lashley, dec'd late of Reading Twp. Widow, Margery Lashley. Children: William, Alexander, Aaron, Rebecca (wife of John Brumage), Teresa (wife of John McLane), Mary (wife of John Brandt), all of Perry Co., and Elizabeth (wife of Mr. Hekimor), residence unknown. Book A., Page 79.

Additional info would be appreciated.

need help on Bertram METZGER

Jacqi|MA327212 — 10 Jul 2007 6:43:42 GMT

OK, all you Perry County METZGER researchers: I have 3 Bertram METZGERs and I'm afraid I'm tangling them all up. Plus, I'm seeing different info than mine on the rootsweb WorldConnect sites and/or Tim Fisher's Perry County site, and I'm hoping someone researching these lines for their own family connections could help me get the right Bertram w the right parents, siblings, and children. Here's what I have (in no particular order):

Bertram #1: s/o Michael Joseph Metzger (could this be wrong father?) and Emma Florence SUTTON (I've seen her first name either/or), no date of birth (but older brother Harold Jerome b Sept 15, 1900), family includes siblings Helen, Harold, Walter, Louis, Madeline, Florence, Monica.

Bertram #2: Middle initial "F." s/o Michael Francis Metzger and Rose G. (unknown surname). b Oct 5 1912, d 9 13 2005, Lewis Center, Delaware County, OH. Wife Virginia D. STEEN. Siblings Wilfred J., Ralph H., Walter A., Edward F., Florence Johanna, Leo Ambrose, Maria C., Ruth C. (or could be M.), and Monica.

Bertram #3: Bertram Leo Metzger, s/o Henry Jacob M. Metzger and Mary Elizabeth SNIDER. b Mar 1883, d April 1907. Siblings Emily Gertrude, Manaleta Rose, Laura Regina, Michael Joseph, Thomas Edwin, Mary M., Robert James, Charles Vincent, William H., Hugh Augustine, and Simon Carl.

OK, that said...I also noticed on the SSDI that there were three Bertrams listed: one, my #2; then one b Jan 31, 1909 and d Mar 1986 in Hinsdale, Du Page Co, IL; one w middle initial "L" b Feb 5, 1931, d April 28, 1993 in Chicago. Anyone know enough about these to determine whether either match my Bertram #1 above?

If anyone has additions or corrections to what I have, I'd appreciate the help!

David Farnsworth and family

hboydston — 9 Jul 2007 6:18:33 GMT

David Farnsworth, born May 1879 in Monroe Co, Ohio, was living in Perry Co, Ohio in the 1920 and 1930 census. He married Zora Edna Hall (born abt 1886 in Ohio) in Monroe Co, Ohio. Apparently Zora died between 1920 and 1930 as David is widowed in the 1930 census. David and Zora had two daughters, Gladys, born abt 1902 and Melba, born abt 1905. They are living with their parents in 1920, but both are gone by 1930. Does anyone know anything about this family. I would like to know where David and Zora are buried and exactly when they died. Thanks for any help.

obit for Paul Metzger 1959 (Perry County descendant)

Jacqi|MA327212 — 9 Jul 2007 3:36:05 GMT

I'm researching the line of Michael Francis METZGER of Perry County (wife Rose G. unknown surname), including descendants Wilfred J.,Ralph H., Walter A., Edward F., Florence Johanna, Leo A., Maria C., Ruth C., Bertram F., and Monica. Son Ralph and his wife Marguerite STALTER had one son, Paul, whom I couldn't find info on until sks helped me out this wknd. So...I'm posting the obit on him here, in case it might be of help to someone else. btw, most of Michael Francis METZGER's family moved from Perry County to Columbus, in Franklin County, Ohio.

Obit from the Columbus Dispatch, Thursday, June 4, 1959, on page 6A:

"Paul Metzger, age 33 years, formerly of Columbus, died Wednesday in Lancaster, Pa. A 1949 graduate of Ohio State University. Survived by wife, Georgeann HILLIS Metzger; 2 daughters, Susan and Sharon; 1 son, Steven; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Metzger; 3 brothers, Phillip, Eugene and Ralph; 4 sisters, Mrs. Joseph Kiefer, Mrs. Donald Murphy, Mrs. George Powers, Mrs. John White, all of Columbus. Requiem High Mass, Immaculate Conception Church, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Egan-Ryan Funeral Home 7-9 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society."

If anyone is researching this particular Metzger line in Perry County, please get in touch! I'd be glad to share data.

looking for info: Paul METZGER s/o Ralph and Marguerite (STALTER)

Jacqi|MA327212 — 7 Jul 2007 8:00:22 GMT

I am looking for info on a Paul METZGER, b abt 1925, s/o Ralph H. METZGER and Marguerite STALTER of Perry County. Paul had siblings Phillip, Rosemary, Eugene, Martha, Ralph, Madeline and Marjorie. I've got most of the siblings dates and obits, but I noticed there was no mention of Paul as of the earliest family obit, which was of his mother, who d Oct 19, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio. (btw, the family mostly moved out of the Perry County area, some moving to FL).

Could anyone do a 1930 census lookup for me to confirm that Ralph and Marguerite did indeed have a son, Paul?

Also, does anyone have access to death indexes for Perry County, or even Ohio state (as he may have moved from Perry Co)--or an archive for the local newspaper, even--who could check on this Paul? The only thing I can see for a Paul w Ohio roots is the SSDI entry for a Paul Metzger b Oct 12, 1925, d June 1959. It has to be someone who d bef 1966, and I'm not even sure of the birth date (so a census lookup would help, but I don't have access to the 1930 census), so I don't know if this is a match or not. If anyone could help w a second piece of data that could confirm this, I'd appreciate it!

James& Hugh Dougan Ire, PA, OH

austinkersey — 6 Mar 2004 6:01:10 GMT

Hello list:
Does anyone know who the parents or siblings of the following James Dougan and or Hugh Dougan are? If so would you Please let me know....betty...< ><

James Dougan & Jane [West] Dougan PA, Gurensey, Muskingum & Perry Morgan Co OH, & KS

1840 Federal Census, Ohio, Guernsey County, Liberty Twp, Series: M704,
Roll: 397, Page: 390
Dugan James 2110001000000-0010010000000-000000-000000
2 - Males under 5
1 - Males 5-10
1 - Males 10-15
1 - Males 40-50
1 - Females 10-15
1 - Females 30-40

1850 Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Meigs Twp, Dist 16, Series:
M432, Roll: 718, Page: 462A, October 29
Dugan James
158, 158, Dugan, James, 60, M, , Farmer, , , IR
158, 158, Dugan, Sarah, 56, F, , , , , IR
158, 158, Dugan, John, 28, M, , , , , IRâ€¦1860 census says b. PA...researcher below says Westmoreland PA
158, 158, Dugan, Eliza, 23, F, , , , , IR
158, 158, Dugan, James, 20, M, , , , IR â€¦1869 cenus says b. PAâ€¦researcher says Westmoreland PA
158, 158, Dugan, Harper, 16, M, , , OH
158, 158, Dugan, William, 13, M, , ,OH â€¦researcher says Guernsey Co OH
158, 158, Dugan, George, 11, M, , , OH
158, 158, Dugan, Martha, 9, F, , , , , OHâ€¦researcher says Litlesburg, Muskingum Co OH
{Other census say these children were born in PA not Ireland]

1860 U.S. Census Saltlick Twp, Perry County Ohio; Pg 311, house 924, family 95_?

Dugan James /age 62/ M /farmer/ value estate 1500 / value personal property 500/ born
Ireland
Isabella 56 F b. Ireland / canâ€™t read or write
William 21 M farmer b. Ohio in school
George 19 M b. Ohio
Martha 17 F B. Ohio

Page 311 Dwelling 976 family 953 Saltlick Twp Perry Co OH.
Dugan James age 30 M farmer value real estate 1500/ personal property 595. born PA.
Jane 23 F b. Ohio
George B. 2 M b. Ohio
John R 1 M b. Ohio

Pg 308 /house 937 family 917 Saltlick Twp Perry Co OH
Dugan John age 24 M farmer Real value 500 personal value 200 born PA
Ann 27 F b. Ohio
Cochran ? 5 M b. Ohio
Mary J. 3 F b. Ohio
John 2 M b. Ohio
Flora 1 F b. Ohio

Dugan George (from LDS site)
Birth: 1839 Guernsey, Ohio Father: James Dugan /Mother: Sarah Isabella Donahue

DUGAN RUDGE OR UNION CHURCH CEMETERY
Perry County Ohio, Coal Township

This cemetery is located in the northwest quarter or section 36 about 1 Â½ miles south of Hemlock, Ohio on jeep trail.

James Dougan, died Sept. 12, 1883, age 86 years, 6 months, 20 days
Isabella, wife of James Dougan, died June 14, 1870 age 69 years.
Martha Dugan, wife of Thomas Marshall, died Nov. 14, 1908, age 65 years, 7 months and 19 days. d/o James & Isabella Dougan
Larimer, son of T. & M. Marshall, died Sept 5, 1870, age 2 yeas 3 months, and 27 days,
Elbert, son of T. & M. Marshal, died July 16, 1876 age 4 months 2 days.
Jesse, son of T. & M. Marshall, died Feb. 25, 1883 age 8 months and 29 days.
Martha, daughter of W. & E. Craig, died Jan. 7, 1862 age 1 year 4 month, 10 days. [William & Elizabeth Craig d/o James & Isabella Dougan]
Harper L., son of W. & E. Craig, died Sept. 30, 1871 age 6 years, 10 months, 6 days.
Infant son W. & E. Craig- no date

James Dougan SRâ€™ siblings:
The 1880 census Saltlick Two, Perry Co. OH has Deborah Hazlett, born in Ireland, living with James Dougan [Sr] and list her as a sister. She is buried in above cemetery, died April 2, 1885, age 71 years.

It is speculated (?) that Hugh Dougan [Sr] is a brother to James Sr:
1840 Muskingum Co OH census shows Hugh Dugan Blue Rock Twp pg 371
1850 census Muskingum Co OH Hugh age 47 b. Ireland.
1860 Saltlick Twp Perry Co OH pg 310 house 066 family 942 [near James]
Dugan Hugh age 57 M farmer real value 1500 personal value 300 b. Ireland
Jane 51 F b. Ohio [Jane West].
Harriet 19 F b. OH [Married ? Alfred Throp? 27 Mar 1861 Perry Co OH]
John N 17 M b. OH --lunatic
William P. 15 M b. OH in school [m. Vetura H Beal 7 Nov 1874 Perry Co OH]
Margaret M 12 F b. OH in school [? m. David Landis 1869 Perry Co OH]
Sarah E 11 F b. OH in school [d. 25 July 1869, age 21 years, 5 mo, 15 days]
Hugh Dugan, born about 1801 in Ireland, died Nov 12, 1871, age 72 years
Jane West, wife of Hugh Dugan, died June 6, 1894, age 85 years
Both are buried in Dugan Ridge, also called Union Church, Cemetery Coal Twp Perry Co Ohio.
Sarah C. Dugan, daughter of H. & J. Dugan died July 25, 1869, age 21 years, 5 months, 15 days.[census of 1860 shows Sarah at age 11 in school]
Rootsweb Perry Co Message board web site says â€œSarah b. 1830 in Ireland, sister Agnes b. N.Y. city 1831-32 Agnes death certificate says mother is Jane.â€ I think they have mixed up Sarah C. with Sarah Dugan who married Wm Boals in Perry Co.

W.P. Dugan 1843-1920 m. 7 Nov 1874 Perry CO Ohio bk 6 pg 397
+â€¦V.H. Dugan 1854-1942 [2nd cousin says marriage records]
Lucy A. Dugan daughter of W.P. & V.H. Dugan died March 8, 1892, age 16 years, 6 months, 19days.
Hugh H. Dugan born Nov 2, 1835-June 11, 1908 CO A 64 Reg. O/V/I. [probable Hugh & Jane West Douganâ€™s son] married Sarah Lyel 21 Jan 1858 Perry Co OH
â€¦+Sarah, his wife, June 13, 1843- blank

Is the James Dougan age 80, in Muskingum CO OH Monroe Twp of 1850 census pg 301 house 409, living with William Hunter the father of James & Hugh Dougan & sister Deborah Hazlett?
Hunter William 51, farmer, b. Ireland married Margaret Dugan 30 Oct. 1833 Musk Co.
Margaret 40 b. Ireland
Mary A. 15 b. OH
Matilda 14 b. Oh
Sarah 12 b. Oh
Eliza J. 10 b. OH
Robert J 8 b. OH
George 7 b. OH
William 4 b. OH
James M H 2 b. OH
Dugan James age 80 born in Ireland {called John in index}

Mary Jane Black b 1853 d 1854 daughter of Henry Black-Susanna Carey?

pbkidd — 9 May 2007 1:49:51 GMT

Henry Black & Susanna Carey/Cary were married 5 June 1834 in Monday Creek Twp. and most of their 10 (or 11) children were born in Perry Co according to information given to me by my uncle who researched the family a number of years back. Unfortunately what he gave me included very few sources for the information he had gathered.

I have managed to trace the family forward to verify that the list of children he gave me is valid (though I'm lacking sources for the birthdates he provided) with the exception of Mary Jane who lived for such a short time.

I'm posting info on all the family as I have it in case there are others researching this family who might find the information useful, and hoping someone can tell me if there are birth records available for the time frame indicated and if so how I could go about getting access to those records.

This is what I have on the family make-up:

Henry Black
b abt 1809, PA, d 29 Jan 1879, Ada, Hardin, OH; m 5 June 1834, Monday Creek Twp, Perry, OH, Susanna Carey/Cary, b abt 1815, Sussex Co, DE, d 21 June 1892, Ada, Hadin, OH.

William Black
b 8 March 1835, Richland Co, OH, d 12 Dec 1914, York Twp, Van Wert, OH; m 8 Nov 1857, Perry Co, OH, Margaret Like, b 13 Nov 1839, Perry Co, OH, d 22 May 1906, Jennings Twp, Van Wert Co, OH.

Rachel Black
b 29 July 1837, Perry Co, OH, d 25 May 1906, Liberty Twp, Hardin Co, OH; m 25 April 1877, Hardin, OH, James M. Firestone, b 5 March 1833, OH.

Elizabeth Black
b abt 1838, prob Perry Co, OH, d 12 Feb 1874, Ada, Hardin, OH; m 2 March 1872, Hardin, OH, John C. Sleichter, d 20 July 1879.

Matilda Ann Black
b abt 1840, Perry Co, OH, d abt 1921, Ada, Hardin, OH; m 16 Feb 1867, Hardin Co, OH, James Madison Davis b 17 Jan 1845, Tuscarawas Co, OH, d 18 Sept 1908, Dunkirk, OH.

John H. Black
b 24 June 1842, Perry Co, OH, d 21 May 1914, Lima, Allen, OH; m 26 May 1866, Hocking Co, OH, Margaret Statser, b June 1845, OH.

Robert F. Black
b 27 June 1844, Hocking Co, OH, d 6 June 1924, Ada, Hardin, OH; m 24 Jan 1867, Hardin, OH, Sarah M. Claphan, b abt 1845, OH, d 4 Jan 1899, Ada, Hardin, OH.

Thomas Jefferson Black
b 14 Aug 1846, prob Perry Co, OH, d 24 Oct 1921, Canton, OH; m abt 1872, Margaret A. Lampher, b Nov 1856, OH.

Avery Black
b 15 July 1848, Perry Co, OH, d 21 July 1864, Bermuda Hundred, VA. (Civil War casualty)

Isaac William Black
b 20 July 1850, Perry Co, OH, d 17 June 1934, Ada, Hardin, OH; m 11 Aug 1878, Hardin Co, OH, Alice Elizabeth Dodge, b 2 Jan 1860, Bloomville, Seneca, OH, d 30 Jan 1943, Kenton, Hardin, OH.

Mary Jane
b 7 Jan 1853, Perry Co, OH, d July 1854, Perry Co, OH.

Charles C. Black
b 16 June 1855, Perry Co, OH, d 14 Nov 1934, Mansfield, OH; m 16 May 1878, Hardin Co, OH, Charlotte Alvina Dodge, b 9 May 1857, Bloomville, Seneca, OH, d 4 June 1947.

need help w obit lookup Alice BOLEY METZGER 1983

Jacqi|MA327212 — 2 Jul 2007 8:20:12 GMT

I am trying to determine if the SSDI entry for Alice METZGER d Aug 1983 in Junction City is the same as the Alice (BOLEY) Metzger I have listed as wife of John Albert METZGER. If anyone can help me w an obit lookup on her, or has any info on that line in your database, I'd appreciate the assistance!

JOSEPHINE (JOSIE) MCKEEVER

jenbuff — 29 Jun 2007 3:11:40 GMT

Looking for information on the death of Josephine/Josie McKeever, specifically her obituary. She married Amos Smith abt. 1907 in Perry County, Ohio. Most likely Crooksville. She was the daughter of Joseph Franklin and Lovina/Love REED MCKEEVER. Amos and Josie had four children: Vernice, Lucille, Warren and Janet. Amos, died in 29 Nov 1918 in Perry County, Ohio.
Their children lived with McKeever relatives. If anyone can locate Josephine's obituary, exact marital date, or has any information as to her cause of death, please contact me. Any information is appreciated.
Thank you,
Eve

Thompson History

David — 7 May 2006 1:03:30 GMT

Any information about the Thompson Family in the Corning area would be greatly appreciated. Edward Charles Thompson, born around 1894 in Corning. Worked as a coal miner, married Martha Mary Hanson, of Sharpsburg, Ohio.

Josephine "Josie" McKeever/Amos Smith

jenbuff — 23 Jun 2007 8:25:12 GMT

I'm searching for an obituary or information on the death of Josephine "Josie" McKeever, married to Amos Smith, abt. 1907 in Perry County, Ohio. If you have any information as to the cause of death, date of death, please contact me. Thanks.

Seeking information about Alta Hoskins Givens

rgivens186 — 20 Jun 2007 4:13:00 GMT

I am looking for information about my great-aunt by marriage Alta Hoskins Givens who may have lived in Bearfield or Corning sometime after 1922 until her death which may have been after 1950 or even later. It is possible that she died in Zanesville. She was born in Ohio in 1884 and lived in Marshall and Wirt Counties after 1901 and before 1922. Her two sons, William and James, probably lived with her during the 1920s and maybe early in the 1930s. I would also appreciate information about them. My e-mail address is rgivens@ma.rr.com. Thank you. Joan Givens

Doudna in Shawnee

JGUISING — 11 Jun 2007 11:24:50 GMT

I'm looking for any info on the Doudna family living in Shawnee between 1860 and 1900. Frank M Doudna died there in the 1890's, but that's the only full name I have for the family. Thanks in advance,
Josh

CALES IN CORNING, PERRY CO., OH

kim — 24 Jul 2001 2:30:16 GMT

I am doing research on the children of Lorenzo Dow Cales and Lillian Delaware "Della" Thornton. They had four children Fred, Basil "Jack", L.Vernon "Bernie or Burney", and Sidney Cales. Bernie lived in Corning with his wife Midge. They had two children a daughter named Janet Rae and a son they called Junior. Bernie was born in Summers County, WV in 1901, and may have passed away in the 1960's. Any help on Bernie and family will be appreciated.
Kim

Millerstown/ Lakewood Cemetery

dmoore136 — 18 Jun 2004 11:36:04 GMT

Would anyone have the reading of the Millerstown/Lakewood
Cemetery? I am looking for the name Staubus (Straubus,Stoubus)?

Ferguson in Perry County

ErikDrake27 — 1 Jun 2007 3:10:36 GMT

Does anyone have any information about the Hugh Ferguson who appears in the 1830 Census of Perry County, Hopewell Twp? I believe that he is my ancestor.

My ancestor Hugh Ferguson was b. ca. 1799 in Pennsylvania. He married Margaret in Ohio. They may be the Hugh Ferguson and Margaret Shoop who were married in Perry County in 1823. My Hugh and Margaret had at least 6 children, John, Mahala, William Porter, Caroline, Hugh J. and Harriet.
The family was living in Sandusky Co., from 1835 to 1844, then moved to Michigan.

After Margaret's death in 1853, Hugh married Rebecca Skinner Black, widow of Samuel Black, in Sandusky County in 1854. Rebecca had some connection to Perry County because I keep finding her in Perry County genealogical databases.

I would appreciate any help. Thanks!