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C.A. Bartholomew

bralph1 — 23 Feb 2002 10:56:48 GMT

"History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885

C.A. BARTHOLOMEW, farmer, P.O. Aurora Station, was born August 31, 1828, in Auburn, Geauga Co., Ohio; son of Jonathan P. and Mary (Wilson) Bartholomew, natives of Onongada County, N.Y., and Montpelier, Vt., respectively, and who came to Ohio in 1814, passing en route through Buffalo at the time that city was in flames, it having been fired by the British, settling permanently in Auburn Township, Geauga County. They had a family of twelve, nine of whom grew to manhood and womanhood, eight now living: Perleyett (Mrs. Frazee) in Burton, Geauga County; Julyann (Mrs. Redfield) in Fayette County, Iowa; C.A.; N.S.; Betsey (Mrs. L. Reed) in Burton; Mary (Mrs. Canfield) in Auburn; Alonzo D. in La Fayette County, Iowa; T.C.P. in Auburn. Jonathan P. Bartholomew died February 5, 1863; his widow survived until February 22, 1884. Our subject was married, in 1852, to Emily, daughter of Chauncey Winchell, a native of Suffield, Mass. Mr. Bartholomew is a prosperous farmer; he is prominently identified with the Masonic fraternity, being a member of Lodge 213, Twinsburg.

Peter SEARFOSS -- b. 1806 PA

Gary Cearfoss — 19 Sep 2008 1:11:38 GMT

Peter SEARFOSS,b.1806.PA. Married Margaret HOON,b.1811, in Pine Twp, Allegheny Co, PA. Possibly migrated to Portage Co., OH., abt.1830. Any info appreciated. Thanks, Gary

Anthony & Carol Rae BALDASARE

wkoeritzer — 14 Sep 2008 1:52:44 GMT

Hello,
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I am looking for the family of Anthony Baldasare. he died in 1997 and was my stepfather. He worked as plumber and then as an accordian teacher and performer with my mother. I have made a DVD of my mother;s life Carol Rae Baldasare and have many photos and videos to share. I believe he grow up around the Santa Area and had an uncle who was a judge and one sister.

I just thought someone might like a copy of the DVD and information about Tony.

Sincerely,

Amber Koeritzer

Lookup Marriage Record: "J" & Elizabeth STOW / STOWE

pbyochim — 21 Aug 2008 7:43:15 GMT

I'd really appreciate a lookup on a marriage record for my g.g.grandparents. I believe they were in Revenna around 1814-1817. (First son John b. 1818) I only know that my gggrandfather's name started with "J" and my gggrandmother's name was Elizabeth E. Maiden name? Elizabeth died in ottokee, Fulton Co, OH. Her gravestone says, "Betsey E., wife of "J" Stow." Her short obit said, "Stow- in Ottokke, Elizabeth Stow in the 60th year of her age died April 10, 1857." THEN it said, "Revenna papers please copy!" Can anyone help me with this? Or any other info that might be recorded on "J" & Elizabeth. Thanks!

Hiram S. CHAPMAN -- Portage Co. 1800s

rebuck1 — 14 Jun 2008 11:27:58 GMT

Looking for information Hiram S. Chapman. Lived in Portage Co. in 1830/40/50, Paris and Windham townships. Wife Prudence.

Was his father Elisha who lived near him in 1840/50?

Who were his siblings?

Any help appreciated, Loanne in CA

OBIT LOOKUP Please--Sisley/Watson

DiannaCsikos — 30 Nov 2005 4:33:57 GMT

Hello: I have two people for whom I would like an obit search if someone would be so kind. Willing to pay for the obits. They lived in Ravenna if that helps. Thank you for your consideration. Dianna

Clarence L Sisley died 14 Aug 1945
Emma Gautcher Sisley Watson died 22 Feb 1952

Lemuel CHAPMAN (1776 - 1857)

rebuck1 — 22 May 2008 8:42:16 GMT

Looking for names and birthdates of children of Lemuel Chapman (1776-1857) of Portace Co. OH, who were born between 1800 and 1832.

Any help appreciated.

Loanne in CA

Looking for information on William Wallace Smith, b.1829

smithchappell — 5 Aug 2008 2:03:26 GMT

William Wallace Smith was born in Hiram on March 2, 1829. His death certificate says parents are "unknown". I believe his father was William Ward Smith (known as Ward) and he died in 1829. Does anyone know where I might obtain records for William Wallace Smith's birth (and hopefully information about his parents) and/or William Ward (known as Ward) Smith's death? It is possible that his mother is Sophia Higley. Thank you.

UPDATE: Portage County Schools

oldohioschools — 22 Jul 2008 7:44:49 GMT

I have just finished my overhaul of the Portage County Schools page on my website.

http://www.oldohioschools.com/portage_county.htm

I am still missing quite a few pictures of some of the old schools as well as some dates and locations. Please check out the new page and let me know what you think or if you can help with any other information. It now loads much faster and is more user-friendly for people wanting to only view a certain county.

Need Obit for Ronald G Turner

wpsclemko1 — 12 Jul 2008 7:24:00 GMT

Would appreciate help in obtaining obit for Ronald G Turner died 4 May 1991. He was from Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio.

Weldy Family-Portage County

kentarnold1 — 4 May 2008 3:04:36 GMT

I am researching the Weldy family who lived in Deerfield, Atwater and Palmyra Townships in Portage County Ohio as well as Berlin Township which at the time was in Trumbull County and is now part of Mahoning County. If you have (or are looking for) info on these Weldy family members please let me know. I beleive they all tie to a Jacob Weldy who moved to Berlin Township from Pennsylvania around 1800.
Thanks

Thomas HOSKINS in 1840 Census

rebuck1 — 12 May 2008 6:14:05 GMT

Looking for information children of Thomas Hoskins listed in the 1840 Freedom Township census, age 60/70.

Any help appreciated,

Loanne in CA

Calvin WHITE -- in 1850 Census, Portage Co.

snorth65 — 3 May 2008 4:35:19 GMT

Hi

I have a Calvin White in the 1850 census living in Portage Ohio, age 46, born in New York. It looks like his wife is 20 to 30 yrs old. However In the 1850/60/70 census in Illinois his wife is the same age.

How would I search for the possible death of his wife between 1840 and 1849 in Portage, Ohio and a second marriage to Mary (last name unknown). I don't think he married in Illinois or at least I can't find it and he didn't have any other children

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Steve North (Australia)

Obit Help Please?? -- Joseph HOY, died 1975

thebornemans — 26 Apr 2008 11:20:34 GMT

Looking for someone willing to lookup an obit for me. Joesph Hoy died Feb 2 1975 in Ravenna I know the obit was in the Record Courier. IF you could please do a lookup I'd appreicate it. Thanks so much

Ravenna Republican Lookup

thebornemans — 26 Apr 2008 11:22:29 GMT

Would anyone be willing to do a Ravenna Republican lookup. Its an article about my great grandfater. ITs the front page on March 8 1922. I dont know if your able to do a look up and forward it to me. If you can thats great thanks for the help

Bernice Heasley

schneider_michael — 22 Apr 2008 1:13:03 GMT

Can anyone help me with an bit for Bernice Heasley of Stow or Kent, Ohio, Died 21 Aug 2006

William H. Heasley

schneider_michael — 22 Apr 2008 1:14:23 GMT

Looking for obit on William H. Heasley, d. 1999, Stow, OH.

Old Photographs - Could one be your ancestor?

browntwig — 9 Apr 2008 2:54:43 GMT

I have pictures from an old photo album of my third-great grandparents. The pictures are from about 1860 to 1890. All are labeled, but I just can't read the writing for a couple. If you're interested, I'll be glad to send you a scan of the picture to print at your leisure. Names are as follows:

James Madison Walker
Celestine Harriet Bloomfield
Alpheus S. Bloomfield
Elmira Dixon Bloomfield, wife of Alpheus
Joseph Marshall, husband of Gertrude
Susan Gertrude Bloomfield Marshall, sister of Celestine
Ascenath Ella Bloomfield Craig, sister of Celestine
Anna Marshall, daughter of Joseph and Gertrude
Thomas Jefferson Walker, brother of James
Thomas Bloomfield, brother of Celestine
Sarah Ann Walker Winder, sister of James
William Walker, brother of James
Susan Yarian Walker, wife of William
Lydia Vick Wilhelm, wife of Solomon Wilhelm
Emma Winder Pippinger
William L. Nash
Mrs. Rachel Putman, she is a Bloomfield descendant and have a picture of her husband and her daughter Sarah as well
Mark Craig, son of Ascenath Bloomfield Craig
George Oby
Amos B. Morland
Zora Mary Walker, daughter of James and Celestine
Loyd Bloomfield, son of Alpheus and Elmira
Cyrus Whetstone
Herbert Fessenden, he's in his Union uniform
Benjamin Yarian
Sarah Yarian, wife of Benjamin
Isadore Taylor Austin
Lizzie Berlin
Eli Yarian
Lovina Berline Yarian, wife of Eli
Prentiss A. Taylor
Louisa Vick, wife of Prentiss
Orman Craig, son of Ascenath Craig
Charles and Angeline (Lamb) Zelley

Everyone in the album is either related to James or Celestine or fought with James in the Civil War. I've had so much help through the years, wanted to post in case this would help someone else. All persons would have lived in Portage or Stark Counties in Ohio and some moved on to Elkhart County, Indiana.

Lewis Miller... born 1852 PA -- lived in Portage Co, Ohio

JulsGo — 24 Feb 2008 10:27:20 GMT

Hello everyone... I am looking for information on Lewis Miller and his 1st wife, Mary. I believe Mary is Mary Magdaline Arbogast but can't find that one piece of info that will clinch it...

Lewis was born 22 Jan 1852 in Fayette Co., PA and died 12 Jun 1922 in Windham, Portage county... Mary (if she is my Mary) died in 1903 and born Feb 1855 in Cochocton County, Ohio...

They had 5 children (although the 1900 census says 4)...
Sarah born around 1875
Emma E born May 1877
William H. born 16 Oct 1879
Grove C born Jan 1885
Ernest Wilbur Miller born 4 Apr 1887 and died 26 May 1952 in Windham...

Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated... Trying to find marriages for the children...

Thanks,
Juls

William TACK -- d. 1949 Windham, OH

fjp625 — 3 Mar 2008 5:07:48 GMT

Looking for descendants of William Tack who died in Windham, Ohio in 1949. Original surname apppears to be Tacke. Wife was Amelia (Mollie) Ressler. They were married in Cleveland. Daughter was Lillian Christian. He had an older brother Henry & younger twin sisters, Louisa & Catherine. I am descended from Louisa. She died in 1902.

The following obit shows relatives.

Christian: Claude, age 56, passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 1936, at his home in Windham, O.; he is survived by his wife, Lillian Tack Christian; son, William G., and daughter, Mrs. Hazel Ingledue. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at the home of his daughter in Windham

Regards,

Frank

Ravenna c. 1893 - directory available?

scgen123 — 11 Dec 2006 3:33:18 GMT

I have two girls in my family tree who went to Ravenna in 1893 from Ireland via Liverpool. What would the draw to Ravenna have been? I looked at the 1900 census and did not see any familiar family names. The girls were in Toledo, OH by 1900.

The two girls were the eldest in the family, Bridget Kilkenny, age 17, and her sister Mary Ann Kilkenny, age 15. The family story is that their uncle, Philip Bohan, paid for his nieces to emigrate from County Leitrim. In 1900, he is in PA where he is a priest (born 1873). The girls, in turn, each paid for the next sister to come over. (There were 8 that did.)

Are there any city directories for Ravenna circa 1893? Were there hotels, or perhaps a Catholic seminary, or anyone living there with the last name Kilkenny or Bohan?

Thanks for any insight.
Susan Daily
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Anyone a descendant of Prentiss A. Taylor and Louisa Vick?

browntwig — 8 Apr 2008 9:12:34 GMT

Please contact me.

Portage Co. bibles-moved from historical society to....???

neko2 — 3 Aug 2006 6:45:33 GMT

I just had a chat with a lady at the Portage Co. Historical Society in an attempt to get records on my gr., gr., gr. grandfather, Azariah Ross, and his daughter's father in law, Jonathan Pearson. among the things we discussed was where Jonathan's bible had got to. she said that the bibles left over, Jonathan's being one of them, were removed from the Historical Society and moved at least 3 times, and she wasn't sure where they were. has anyone tracked these bibles? she says there were about 250 of them...it would be a great boon to researchers to find where these bibles are and to get them back to their families.
I'm in Oregon, so I am unable to do this myself, or I would...
also, she said some of those bibles were in bad shape, so they need to be saved as soon as possible.
I would assume they are still in Portage Co., but beyond that, I've no idea.

Heckman Family Reunion - 1938

leewise — 10 Mar 2008 10:46:46 GMT

I just came across a family reunion photograph of what looks like the 1st HECKMAN REUNION taken in 1938. It is a high quality 8 x 10 with over 80 people in it. Anyone interested is welcome to a digital scan at 600dpi resolution (4 MByte file). All but two faces are very easy to see. If anyone can recognize any of these people all the better!

Lee Wise
La Mesa, CA

1964 Obituary Needed for Ravenna, OH -- HOUSTEAU

knort4 — 28 Dec 2006 4:07:45 GMT

Looking for an obituary notice for EVELYN HOUSTEAU who died Dec. 31, 1964 while residing in Ravenna, OH. Will pay for a copy or if that is not available, please send me the text by e-mail. If you know the name of the newspaper for Ravenna, OH, or if you know where I can obtain this obituary, please contact me directly at my e-mail address: keith345@hotmail.com. Thanks very much.

KEITH NORTHINGTON
GENEALOGICAL RESEARCHER
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Obit Lookup: Jennie GLOBE

jimjean154 — 16 Dec 2007 10:47:56 GMT

Searching for the obit of Jennie Globe of Aurora, Portage Co., died l4Mar2006. I have the line from the Plain Dealer of l6Mar2006, pg 7, sec B, which tells nothing except where she was from.

Death Certificates Available Online

MLS919 — 6 Dec 2007 3:58:03 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

Board Administrator

Ferdinand ROSENOW, d. 21 Nov 1942 - Obit, Cemetery & Probate/Will Information Wanted

Theresa_Hubbell — 1 Dec 2007 4:23:18 GMT

I am wanting to find resources for obituary, cemetery and probate or will information.

Fred or Ferdinand ROSENOW died 21 Nov 1942 in Portage, Ohio (probably in Ravenna). I have his death certificate on order but wish to also locate an obituary, cemetery where he is buried and where to contact for probate/will information. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Theresa

Old Portage County Schools

oldohioschools — 1 Oct 2007 12:39:52 GMT

Hello,
I am doing some research on old schools in Portage 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. Brimfield Township School (Razed 2007)
PICTURE NEEDED!!!
What year was this building built?

2. Suffield Township School (Razed 2007)
PICTURE NEEDED!!!
What year was this building built?

3. Central School #1 (Mantua Street, Kent, Razed 1955)
What year was this school built?

4. Ravenna High School #1 (attached)
What street was this on?
What year was it built?
What year was it razed?

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

POW/MIA Korean War. Portage Co. DEAN

powmiadna — 26 Nov 2007 9:22:47 GMT

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

Soldier: ERCEL WAYNE DEAN
Born: October 8, 1931. Caucasian
Date of loss: November 28, 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 158 families in Ohio that have not been located. There is one family from *** 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

Edufus L Orr

bwal123 — 2 Jun 2007 4:20:40 GMT

I need help getting a death certificate and/orr Obituary for my Great Grandfather Edufus. His Tombstone in Windham Cemetery has dates 1852-1912. He was b.October 22, 1852 in Milton Tp, Mahoning, OH and d.1912 in Windham, Portage Co, OH. Any help greatly appreciated. I would gladly pay for any charges to mail me copies.
Thank you very much if you can help me with this.
Robert E Wallace in IL

James McCULLOUGH and Eliza Jane LOVELL marry in the county

TLS49321 — 1 Aug 2007 7:38:43 GMT

Seeking marriage and/or family of these two people.

Please email TLS49321@yahoo.com

Thank you for your time.

Tracy

Russell Loomis

bralph1 — 23 Feb 2002 10:56:48 GMT

"History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885

RUSSEL LOOMIS, farmer, P.O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, Portage Co., Ohio, April 1, 1830; son of Jason and Marietta Loomis, former a native of Connecticut, latter of Ohio, and who located in Randolph Township, this county, and here remained until the death of the mother in 1852. Jason Loomis married for his second wife Rosana Hawn, who died in 1875, and he then went to Indiana, where he died in 1880. Our subject was married November 5, 1854, to Kadijah Hiltabidel, who died November 5, 1879, and on April 27, 1882, he married Eliza Crockett, born March 8, 1837, in Virginia, daughter of James and Sarah Crockett. Our subject is the father of four children: Elmer G., Rolla J., Netti E. and Nora M. Mr. Loomis, who has been engaged in farming and brick making, owns eighty-three acres on which he has a fine brick residence where he and his family reside, also sixty-five acres of land in Indiana.

Quilty, John P. and Family

GeneAngel1 — 21 Oct 2007 2:02:19 GMT

Desparetly seeking info on the above family member, this Quilty we suspect is my wife's GGrandfather, we have looking for him for approx three years and think we have now possibly found some trace of him.

What we know >>>>> Born c 1849 in Ireland, immigrated c 1872, He and his wife Mary A, married c 1875, living Concord Twsp, Erie County, Pa per 1880 census, living in Revenna Twsp, Portage County OH per the 1900, 1910, 1920 Census.

Per the 1910 census, wife was visiting daughter and son-in-law in Pittsburgh, Pa, per the census she stated she had 7 children with only 1 living, we cannot find a trace of the other 6 children anywhere.

In the 1920 census John is listed as a Boarder living in Revenna and is Widowed, we know not when Mary died, or where buried.

Per the Ohio Death Cert listing, on OHS, we have found a John Quilty death listing for 07/21/1924 Vol # 451 Cert # 41505, we suspect this is our John, but do not know for sure, we found that this John died in Shalersville, OH.

What we are seeking >>>>> Anyone that would have access to the death cert for this John, parents, siblings,obituary listing from 1924 or where he is buried, any info on the six children that apparently died during the period of 1875 to 1910.

It would sound like we have a lot of info, but at this time is just part of a brick wall unless validated, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

GeneAnagel

SPENCER D.1852 Aurora

Nancy Day — 25 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Samuel White SPENCER m. to Lucy Fisk 1800 in East Haddam, Ct. He died in AURORA May 11, 1852. I have been told that he attended Oberlin College but they could find no record of him. He was b. Oct. 8, 1779, son of John Spencer and Susan White. Any info would be appreciated. Nancy

Building on corner of 176 & 303

JennieB2005 — 18 Oct 2007 6:16:26 GMT

I believe it's the SW corner of the intersection.
I looks like it was an antique dealer, I think there's
alot of cats in the building now.
The sign says to check the ebay store Helpworld or Keepsane.
Neither store is available.

Is someone living in this building? Was it recently used as an antique store? Is it for sale?

Edward Coates family of Windham

sherrygray_1 — 4 May 2007 8:40:31 GMT

Hi, Edward Coates an Irish immigrant lived in Windham in the 1920s and 1930s. He was married to Sarah (her family name unknown to me) and they had children Albert S born about 1890 and Ethel H. born about 1894. Anyone know of this family?

Edward was married before to Lovina Goff from Hagerstown MD. They had 3 sons Edward, Ralph, and Daniel before Lovina died.

Daisy May Stout Stier 1912-1998

Lisa Watson — 16 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

DAISY MAY STIER

Services will be held friday March 27, 1998, for Daisy who died Monday, March 23, at her home at the age of 85, following a brief illiness.
Daisy was born November 26, 1912, in Richwood, Nicolas County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Michael STOUT and Bertha May COWELL. She and her husband lived in Sardis, West Virginia before moving to Windham in 1955.
Mrs. STIER was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of Pentecost church in Braceville. She loved being with her family and enjoyed playing bingo.
Her husband Carl Alex STIER, whom she married August 30, 1927 in Harrison County, West Virginia, died September 27, 1983 in Windham, Ohio.
Mrs. STIER is survived by her daughters, Bertha Onalee BINEGAR, Dorothy Patricia BORTZ, and Judith Ann LUSHER, all of Windham and Phyllis Jean CHRISTOPHER, formerly of Champion and now of Lady Lake, Florida; her sons Carl Don STIER of Newton Falls, Thomas J. STIER of Warren, and James Roger STIER of Nelson. She had 39 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. STIER is preceded in death by her sons David and Russell Burton STIER and three grandchildren.
Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday, March 26 from 7 to 9 P.M. at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home in Garrettsville. Funeral will be held friday at 11 a.m. at First Assemble of Pentecost Church, S.R. 82 and Braceville-Robinson Road, Braceville.
Palbearers will be Mrs. STIER'S grandsons. Burial will be in Windham Township Cemetery. The STIER family invites you to the Windham Fire Station after the burial.

Thomas Lyman and Laura Lyman

ColleenLill76 — 18 Aug 2007 6:02:17 GMT

Hello,

I have found two marriage records in Portage Co Ohio:

Thomas Lyman marr Cynthia Eggleston Sept 12 1820

Laura Lyman marr Zalmon Eggleston 1821

I am directly connected to Egglestons and from my research I know that Cynthia and Zalman are connected to me, although not directly. They are children of Oliver Eggleston and Cynthia Skinner of Portage Co Ohio.

Are Laura Lyman and Thomas Lyman brother and sister? Who were their parents?

As it happens, I have an old old photo of a Thomas Lyman, which came to me with a collection of Eggleston related photos. I don't know if this photo is of the same Thomas Lyman mentioned above.

If anyone has further information, please contact me.

Thanks,

Colleen Lill

Stannard

Michael White — 28 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Hello, Sir;

I am searching for some record of a Stannard family in Portage Co. from 1820-1830. An Edward Mather Stannnard 1820 or 1821-1862 (died in Lawrence Co., Indiana) is recorded as being born in Portage Co. Do you know of any Stannards in the cemetery, obit, census, mortality, legal, birth or marriage records? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Yours, Michael White
Anchorage, Alaska

Carroll Family in Ravenna

lmgate — 21 Jul 2007 9:20:55 GMT

I am searching for information on the John Carroll family. John was born abt. 1830 in Ireland and immigrated in 1848. He married Bridget Elizabeth Unknown. The couple had ten children. One of their sons, Henry M. b. 1871 married Jessie G. and had five children. Their son Henry Charles b. 16 March 1896 married Sylvia.

I have not been able to find any marriage records. This family was Catholic and probably burried at St. Mary's Cemetery. If anyone has a copy of the internments at St. Mary's could you please check and see if the family is listed there?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Linda Thirion Gatewood

Obit Lookup for Russell Hall

CharlotteJohnson96 — 16 Jul 2007 12:38:05 GMT

Need obit lookup for Russell Hall date of birth April 2, 1925 - date of death September 1975 in Kent, Portage County, OH. Thank You

REED descendants

Connie_Reed_Korby — 15 Jul 2007 11:28:51 GMT

Family member looking for connections. I am descended from John Reed m. Dinah Fitsworth lived in Portage Co early 1800's. Looking for descendants of (possible brother) James Reed m. Catherine Stough to help with earlier records. I understand there may be a family bible that was passed down would like to correspond with current owner. Have traced 6 generations to John Reed he's my brick wall. Would love to compare and share.

REED descendants

Connie_Reed_Korby — 15 Jul 2007 11:09:04 GMT

Eliza Loomis Hough b: 1810 Mass

NeverLostMemories — 12 Mar 2007 4:23:28 GMT

Seeking info about Eliza Loomis Hough of Atwater, Portage co, ohio. I have photgraphs of her son Horatio Gates Hough, his Wife Sarah M Hough, sons Franklin L Hough and Ulysses B. Hough. Also one of Eliza Loomis Hough.

Samuel and Elizabeth McMeen PA to Portage, OH

bfloxword — 28 Jun 2007 4:16:53 GMT

Anyone else have a connection to this family? children incl. Mary 1835, Margaret 1837 (m. Francis Sawyer in 1857), Robert W. 1840, Hannah 1844 and Melina 1846.

Stray bits of info show buried next to Elizabeth, an unnamed daughter 1842-1860 not in the family in 1850?? an Eleanor E. McMeen who married William Underwood in 1848...possibly a daughter, I suppose...Cynthia McMeen m. Edward Green 1866

Laura L GARRETT BOYES ROCK

gennut35210 — 27 Jun 2007 1:40:59 GMT

I need more info. All records indicate she was born in Alabama, except OH deaths which says she was born in West Virginia. I need to know if this is the same Garrett, daughter of Walter H and Zana T GARRETT.

Dr Evan Warrington of Atwater

joshallen123 — 26 Jun 2007 12:51:21 GMT

I am looking for information or a name of someone to contact who might help.

I am researching my GGGgrandfather Dr. Evan Warrington. I have found a wonderful bio from "History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885. However, being a physician and involved in the community, I am hoping someone might have additional info on him.

I have census info, but am looking for any information I can find.

The article from the above mentioned book, stated that he graduated from Western Reserve College, was a member of the Portage County Medical Society, served as Township Treasurer, was on Board of Education, and He was connected with the Congregational Church.

Enos Phippin m Anna Pulcifer 1831 Portage Co., OH

Claudia Day — 1 Aug 2004 1:48:09 GMT

Enos PHIPPIN married Susannah Story. Enos allegedly died April 1828 in Ohio. Well that is the story in family lore. Now I find a marriage of Enos Phippin and Anna Pulchifer in 1831 in Portage County, Ohio according to the International Genealogical Index. I am trying to find Susannah Story's later marriage to Joseph P. Henderson. I thought that marriage might also be in Portage.

Enos was the son of Samuel Phippin and Ruth Lane of Vermont.

info requested for David Ross King, & wife Martha living in Portage Co

DMWKing — 9 Jun 2007 12:50:51 GMT

David Rpss King b 18 December 1834 in Chenengo Co., NY
1850 census in Chenango Co., NY
m Martha Webber bef 1860
1870 in Mantua, Portage, Ohio with Mother - Melissa b 1894
wife Martha b 1834 in Ohio
daughters Lillie born 1869, Retta born 1866, Martha b 1870

in 1880 census is in Garretsville with wife Anne E & dau Lillie who 1s listed as a dress maker.

David Royal King is the brother of
anna Elizabeth King - wife of Delos White May of Portage Co,

Constant Chapman

bralph1 — 23 Feb 2002 10:56:48 GMT

"History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885

CONSTANT CHAPMAN (deceased) was born in Westbrook, Conn., December 27, 1761; a son of Deacon Jedediah Chapman, Jr., and a descendant of Robert Chapman (of the seventh generation) who was son of Robert Chapman, Sr., born in 1616 and who came from Hull, England, to Boston, Mass., in 1635, settling in Saybrook, Conn., in November of the same year; and died October 10, 1687. Our subject, when sixteen years of age, chose the occupation of a sailor, and followed the seas up to the time he settled in Brimfield, in 1821, and for many years was a ship Captain; during the war of the Revolution and while in the marine service, he was taken prisoner by the French Government and his ship and cargo confiscated. He was taken to the Island of Guadaloupe and kept a prisoner over a year, when he was exchanged. The American Government afterward made the French pay for the loss of his vessel and cargo. He was married, January 27, 1785, to Jemima, daughter of Silas Kelsey, of Killingworth, Conn., by whom he had nine children: Lydia K. (deceased); Thurot F. (deceased); John K. (deceased); Anna F. (deceased); Chole P., wife of Henry Smith; Mary C. (deceased); Joseph G. (deceased); Jemima T., wife of Gardner Wing, and Henry C. (deceased). Mr. Chapman was the first Postmaster of Brimfield, and died here in 1847, aged eighty-six years.

Levi Willard born March 1825 in Portage, Ohio

amidd67 — 23 May 2007 3:22:50 GMT

Does anyone have any information about Levi Willard born March 24, 1825 in Portage, Ohio? I am especially interested in his parents' and ancestors' information. Levi Willard founded Willard Township, Bay County, Michigan. He is buried at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Williams Township, Bay County, Michigan with his wife Sarah Ingraham.

Edward Wilcutt/Willcutt, b. 1825

janetbcooper — 15 May 2007 2:58:58 GMT

Looking for parents for Edward Wilcutt/Willcutt, b. Portage County abt 1825, m. Susan Fox, d. Mercer Co. - don't know when. Possibly Joseph Willcutt?

John Fleming & Lucy Streator married 1828

hollywoodland — 13 Mar 2004 3:50:03 GMT

I am searching for descendants and information on John Fleming who married Lucy Streator in 1828 in Portage Co., OH. Thanks!

Bunts, Bunch, Bunce, etc. in Ravenna and Brimfield twp.

Judith_Maxwell — 1 May 2007 4:51:11 GMT

Richard Bunts & Catherine LKU married in and moved from NY to Ohio before 1838; found in 1840 census. I have not found them in the 1850 census. By 1860 they were in Ravenna, and their son, Benjamin, b.~1832 NY, was in Brimfield twp.
It appears that Richard and Catherine died before the 1870 census. I have been unable to locate their burial place(s).
In 1854 Benjamin (mistranscribed as Buets in marriage index) had married Henrietta McManis (aka McManus). They had one known child, Ermina, who died before 1870. Henrietta is buried with others of the McManus family, but I have not located the burial place(s) for Ermina or Benjamin d.btwn summer 1870-summer 1880.
Harmon A. Bunts lived with his parents and also with his brother, in the summer of 1869. He enlisted in 1862, fought with the 7th OVI, then married Mary L. Heller, 1866 Summit Co., farmed nr. Kent 1870, then moved to Akron. See this branch at worldconnect tree perseverance.
Any information on Richard, Catherine, Benjamin, Henrietta, or Ermina would be appreciated.

Cemetery look up apprecaited for Brimfield Township:

BarndanceGal — 13 Apr 2007 9:08:40 GMT

Hi

My relatives, Richard M. Coder (sometimes called Johnson Coder) and his wife, Malissa (Melissa) died in 1917. Not sure of burial place but they lived in Brimfield Township, Portage County most of their married lives. Would appreciate
any clues you can give me. THANK YOU

God Bless you for your help!
Dee dickndee@trvnet.net

seeks info about David Royal King born 18 December 1834 NY, 1860 in Mantua, Portage, OH

DMWKing — 29 Apr 2007 9:47:06 GMT

David Royak King born David Royal King born 18 December 1834 Kings Settlement, North Norwich, Chenango, NY

was living in Mantua, Portage, OH in 1870 census with mother Melissa
wife Martha (?Webber) brn 1836 in OH
dau: Lillie born 1860 in OH
dau: Retta born 1866 in OH
dau: Martha born 1870 in OH

David, I suspect, is found in 1880 as:
Name: David R. King
Home in 1880: Garrettsville, Portage, Ohio
Age: 45
Estimated birth year: abt 1835
Birthplace: New York
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Ann E.
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Produce Dealer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
David R. King 45
Ann E. King 42
Lillie King 20

Chapman, Oscar

rebuck1 — 27 Mar 2007 8:11:54 GMT

Looking for information Oscar Chapman b ca 1904, died Sept 1974 in Rootstown. Any help appreciated, Loanne in CA

Garrettsville, Freedom, Nelson Ohio queries

tonkiflower — 17 Mar 2007 8:36:39 GMT

the James A. Garfield Historical Society representing Garretsville, Freedom & Nelson Ohio will answer queries or do lookups at GarrettsvilleHistory@gmail.com

Benjamin Wilcox 07 May 1789 to 12 Mar 1862

D_WilliamsSchlater — 25 Feb 2007 7:16:10 GMT

Wanted to share this. Let me know if you are researching this family.

The Clinton Republican, St Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. 21 Mar 1862, Page 3. Transcribed by Dorothea Williams on 23 Feb 2007

OBITUARY
DIED – At his residence in Duplain, on the 12th inst., of disease of the heart, BENJAMIN WILCOX, aged 72 years 10 months and 5 days.
The deceased was born in Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, - emigrated to the then far west in 1817, and took up his residence in Rochester, N.Y., which was at that time a village of a few hundred inhabitants. Here he married Miss Anna Adams, April 11th, 1819, whose death he was called to mourn but three brief years afterward. He was married again, on Christmas day, 1822, to Miss Sophia Gustin, who survives him to mourn the loss of a kind protector, and affectionate husband. Mr. Wilcox remained in Rochester, until 1837, when he moved to Palmyra, Portage Co., Ohio, and from thence to Duplain, in this county in 1853.
For the last 35 years of his life he was a consistent and exemplary member of the M. E. Church. Unostentatious, and unobtrusive in his habits of life; never coveting positions of prominence among his fellow men, for any personal advantages which might accrue to himself; but was ever found discharging with a conscientious regard to usefulness, his varied duties as citizen, neighbor, husband, father, and the various official relations which he was called to occupy in the Church of his choice. He will be remembered by the business men and mechanics of Rochester, with whom he had business relations, as an energetic manufacturer, and considerate employer – by his former neighbors in Ohio and this State, as a genial and conciliatory friend, and by all who knew him as a good man.

PORTAGE COUNTY OBITUARIES online

cribbswh7777 — 17 Feb 2007 2:44:33 GMT

Hi all,
Several thousand Portage county obituaries have been compiled and placed online by a generous donor. They are in the library of files at GenealogyBuff.com http://www.genealogybuff.com/library.htm
Just go to the Ohio page and scroll to Portage County. The obituaries can be keyword searched.

For a refresher, here’s what can be obtained from obituaries:

- middle names
- date of birth
- surviving family members
- place of death
- occupation
- military role
- place of burial/cremation
- cause of death
- funeral home

Many times we look for the obituary for the person of interest. However, search engines used by GenealogyBuff.com help to find names contained IN the obituary. You may find information about your person of interest in an obituary written for someone else. Obituaries are FULL of clues!

Hope this helps.
Bill

Ravenna Family: Huffman, Cole, Eidson

TimKrieger — 3 Feb 2007 6:43:23 GMT

I am trying to locate descendents of the following individuals who were in Ravenna in the early 20th century. Edward Huffman (b. 1868) married Etta and adopted a girl named Audrey (b 1898). Audrey eventually married a Joseph Cole. Edward's second wife was Myrtle who had a daughter from a previous marriage Maye (b. 1909). Maye married Herbert Eidson (b. 1909). My 2xgreat grandfather Archibald David Frets was adopted and I believe that Edward Huffman was his biological brother. I am interested in corresponding with any of the family members to see what they might know.

Amelia Wagner

frozenflea — 1 Feb 2007 4:05:52 GMT

Amelia Wagner married Julius Betow and died 30 Mar 1910.
Any information on her parents and siblings would be
greatly appreciated.
Her great-great grandson,
dan norton

Henry Agne

bralph1 — 23 Feb 2002 10:56:48 GMT

"History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885

HENRY AGNE, farmer, P.O. Suffield, was born in Jackson Township, Stark Co., Ohio, May 3, 1843; son of Philip and Elizabeth Agne, natives of Bavaria, Germany, who immigrated to America in 1833 and settled in Suffield Township, this county, in 1844. Their children are Catharine (Mrs. Myers), Elizabeth (Mrs. Moatz), Mary (Mrs. Goetz), Caroline (Mrs. Mohler) and Henry. Our subject, November 24, 1864, was married to Mary Jane Stamm, of Suffield Township, this county, and by her has following children: Nelson, Eugene, Clarence Sidney, Alverna May, Minnie Belle and Forest Earl, besides four who died in childhood. Mr. and Mrs. Agne now own the Stamm homestead, consisting of 268 acres in Portage and Stark Counties, Ohio. Mr. Agne is a life-long Democrat; a representative citizen, and, with his wife, a member of the German Reformed Church.

looking for info on the Arsanal

CherylRexroad27 — 16 Jan 2007 7:53:10 GMT

dose anyone know if there is employment records for the the place that use to make the ammo for the war trying to locate my father he and my mother would ride the bus from Craig Beach every day to work any one who may remember her Peggy or Margaret Martin any info would help thank you

Hiram Spencer of Suffield, Portage County, OH

sgvriese — 14 Jan 2007 11:38:11 GMT

I have a website regarding Hiram Spencer, and his descendants at:

http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~andersonvriese/

Just click on Spencer.

Would like to exchange info.

Staci

Mark B. Regal

bralph1 — 23 Feb 2002 10:56:48 GMT

"History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885

MARK B. REGAL, farmer, P.O. Deerfield, was born November 5, 1840, in Deerfield Township, this county, son of John and Lucinda (Laughlin) Regal, who are among the oldest living pioneers of Deerfield Township. They were parents of ten children and have sixteen grand-children. The subject of this sketch was brought up on the home farm and, after securing an education, for several years worked during summer and taught in the winter seasons. He was married in 1877, to Anna, daughter of John and Margaret Hartzell, and widow of Miller McGowan (by whom she had five children, all now living: Lelia, wife of James Watson, Margaret, Alsora, John and Gertrude). The home farm consists of 166 acres, and is one of the best cultivated and improved in the township. Mr. and Mrs. Regal are members of the Disciples Church.

Sophie D. ADOLPHSON (1895 - 1968) Obit

gdhobgen2 — 11 Jan 2007 4:14:03 GMT

From the
Alliance Review
Alliance, Ohio
(Stark County)
Saturday, October 5, 1968

Mrs. Sophie Adolphson, 73, of 264 Madison St., Ravenna, died Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry W. Pingstock, with whom she resided. She was a former resident of Alliance.

Mrs. Adolphson had been in ill health for four years and death was attributed to natural causes.

She was born March 11, 1895 in Newcomerstown, the daughter of the late George and Ella Hill White, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Massillon.

She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Pingstock of Ravenna, Mrs. Robert Tanner and Mrs. Ruby Cracknell, both of Alliance; a son, Nils Adolphson of Lansing, Mich.; three brothers, Russell White of Lincoln Park, Mich., Fred White of Alliance and Frank White of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Pauli and Mrs. Wayne Brown, both of Alliance, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A brother, Ben White, died in 1961.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 p.m. at the Cassaday and Turkle Funeral Home with Rev. C. Orland Ruby of the Christ United Methodist Church officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 7-9 p.m. and interment will be in the Mount Union Cemetery.

(same newspaper, Monday, October 7, 1968)

Funeral services were held today at 3 p.m. at the Cassaday and Turkle Funeral Home for Mrs. Sophie Adolphson, 73, of 264 Madison St., Ravenna, who died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry W. Pingstock, with whom she resided. She was a former Alliance resident.

Rev. C. Orland Ruby, pastor of the Christ United Methodist Church, conducted the services.

Besides her daughter, she is survived by her husband, Gust, of the home; two other daughters, Mrs. Robert Tanner and Mrs. Ruby Cracknell, both of Alliance; a son, Nils of Lansing, Mich; three brothers, Russell White of Lincoln Park, Mich.; Fred White of Alliance and Frank White of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Pauli and Mrs. Wayne Brown, both of Alliance; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Burial was in Mount Union Cemetery.

James Norton

bralph1 — 23 Feb 2002 10:56:48 GMT

Patrick Carney (1838 - 1890) and Mary King (1847 - 1917)

efmurphy3 — 31 Dec 2006 6:06:27 GMT

First, thanks to bralph1 for posting the Peter King entry to this board in 1999, from "History of Portage County, Ohio". I just came upon that posting yesterday. That posting gave me a lot of information about that side of my family. I can't thank you enough for this.

Peter King's oldest daughter, Mary, married Patrick Carney in about 1859. Their youngest daughter, Helen Gertrude, was my grandmother. I request help to find Patrick and Mary's marriage date and Patrick's county of origin in Ireland.

Thanks for whatever help you may give me.

Edward F Murphy

Lynn Hawkins

bralph1 — 23 Feb 2002 10:56:48 GMT

"History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885

LYNN HAWKINS, farmer, P.O. Hudson, Summit County, was born in Streetsboro, this county, November 3, 1843; and is a son of Jesse G. and Sally (Hubbell) Hawkins, who were the parents of eight children: Mary, wife of Z. Snow; Delia, wife of A.S. Cannon; Lewis; Lucy, wife of G.N. Wheeler; Louisa (deceased); Crayton; Lynn and Lillie, latter the wife of Sebastian Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse G. Hawkins settled in 1840 on the farm now occupied by our subject, part of which they cleared and improved, and where they lived and died, the father in 1850, at the age of sixty, and the mother in 1877, aged seventy-five years. Our subject was reared on the old homestead, where he now resides, and was married March 11, 1873, to Addie, daughter of Orris and Sally (Blair) Leach, of Twinsburg, by whom he had one child - Guy (deceased). Mr. Hawkins is an enterprising, public-spirited citizen; in politics he is a Democrat.

need help

Connie Fike — 20 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I know where my grandfather is supposed to be buried but could not find it. It is in Brimfield the cemetary is called Restland. His name is Ralph J Grund born 1894 and died 1958. Anything relating to him would help I have very little information on him. I don't have his mother's name or father's name. thanks

George Tilden

majority — 4 Dec 2006 5:56:08 GMT

I am looking for the George Tilden, married to Carrie Moravec... George was born in 1865 in Hiram Township, Ohio.

I especially want to know something about his parents, Don C. Tilden and Catherina Vrooman. If you have any information, please notify me. I would greatly appreciate the help. (On the marriage certificate it looks like Don C. Tilden. I am not certain it reads "Don". Don would have been born around 1845.

marriage look up for Charles Merwin and Sadie

PSatterl — 29 Nov 2006 12:07:18 GMT

need help in marriage date and maiden name of Sadie. Charles Merwin and Sadie were possibly from the Nelson area around 1880-1890

J JAY JEROME SIEGEL truckdriver formerly of Cleveland

Evon Siegel — 28 Nov 2006 10:07:02 GMT

Any info appreciated, descendants approx 45-55 yoa, trying to track genetic condition.

James Gilbert/Charlotte Cox

yaros1 — 11 Nov 2006 4:50:20 GMT

Please I need info on this family:

James Gilbert married Charlotte Cox
Their Children:
1) Everett Gilbert married ?
2) Ira Gilbert married Harriet Colwel
Their Children:
2A) Frank Gilbert
John Gilbert
Frederick Gilbert
Mary Gilbert
3) Lucinda Gilbert married David Daniels
Their Children:
3A) Wilber E, Daniels
Orvile E. Daniels
Mariam E. Daniels
Ellsworth W. Daniels
Austa M. Daniels
Celia L. Daniels
Fredrick Daniels
Arthur D. Daniels
Hoping to hear from you
Steve Yaros

Coleman Peyton Huffman

billys55chevy — 10 Nov 2006 1:14:00 GMT

Russell Owens b:1900

shellyforman — 5 Nov 2006 10:34:22 GMT

Looking for family of Russell Owens b.1900 m: Mary
son of John R. Owens and Mary #1.
Had a stepmother Mary THomas- Saunders-Owens
Mary#2 was b.1898 d. 1942
Edna Saunders( souder in 1930 VA census) was the daughter of mary#2 and George Saunders.She attended school in Pittsburgh, and College in Wooster.

Russell lived in Pittsburgh for quite a while and then came back to either Portage or Stark County.
I believe he had an Aunt Christina Jones that lived with them in Pittsburgh in 1910.
Hoping to connect with anyone who has info on this family,
Thanks Shelly

Coleman Peyton connections

billys55chevy — 5 Nov 2006 2:14:11 GMT

Looking for the Decendents of John Coleman born 1871 Ky who married Almeda Sturgell born 1881 Wv
They had a daughter Vercie May Coleman born 1902 Pocahontas Wv who married Henry W Peyton born 1897 Wv. They had the Following Children Oscar born 1921 , Hurbert born 1923 Francis born1928 and Okey born 1925. Okey died when he was 15. From a obit i had Vercie May Coleman and her husband Henry W Peyton moved to the Portage Co. Ravenna Area after 1930.

Triplett connections

billys55chevy — 5 Nov 2006 2:04:23 GMT

Looking for the descendents of Elmer born 1898 and Darthula (Peyton)Triplett born 1898 of Pocahontas Cty Wv. They had 2 sons that settled in Portage Co. Ravenna Area. James K Triplett and Herman A Triplett born in Pocahotas Co. Wv around 1925.

David Cope

bralph1 — 23 Feb 2002 10:56:48 GMT

"History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885

DAVID COPE, farmer, P.O. Edinburgh, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, June 9, 1837; son of Jacob and Mary Cope, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Carroll County, Ohio. They were married in Carroll County, Ohio, and remained there until 1840, at which time they moved to this county and here remained until the fathers death, January 7, 1882. The mother is still living. Our subject was married August 30, 1860, to Tamer L. Hudson, born in Paris Township, this county, August 22, 1843, daughter of Isaac and Eley Hutson. The former died in 1878, the latter is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Cope are the parents of four children, two of whom are now living: Leola I., wife of Alfred O. Beardsley, and Walter J.; the deceased are Iona E. and Sarah A. Mr. Cope, who was reared on a farm, owns fifty acres where he and his family reside. Mrs. Cope is a member of the United Brethren Church.

early Census for Portage Co., Ohio

JudyNorth1515 — 29 Oct 2006 1:11:04 GMT

Can anyone tell me if they know "where" to find the 1831, 1835 and 1839 Census of Portage Co., Ohio? It might also be called "John Seward's wedding Diary." This was something which apparently was prepared by the DAR (Daughter's of the Am. Rev.) , Old Northwest Chapter in Ravenna, Ohio.
I'd like to be able to do a couple of name searches in those census.
Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance.
Judy

J.H. Ditto

bralph1 — 23 Feb 2002 10:56:48 GMT

"History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885

J.H. DITTO, of the firm of J.H. Ditto & Sons, dealers in flour, feed and groceries, and proprietors of a livery, Mantua Station, was born November 1, 1828, thirty miles southeast of Montreal, Quebec; son of Peter and Mary (Bucheau) Ditto, who were the parents of twelve children, eleven now living. Our subject came to the United States in 1846, and during the year 1856 was married to Miss Mary E., daughter of Lawson and Emily (Ferris) Stearns, of Newbury, Geauga Co., Ohio. They have a family of three children: Frank S., Henry E. and Charles J., all of whom are associated with their father in business near the railroad depot. Our subject and his sons are leading citizens of Mantua Township, and are regarded as enterprising, public-spirited men.

City Band, Ravenna, Ohio-1930 era

J. Coia — 28 Sep 2006 7:16:44 GMT

Looking for pictures of Ravenna City Band and band stand.

Adolph/ Helmling/ Lybarger

karenroberts2514 — 2 Jan 2006 6:47:53 GMT

Looking for any information on Ignatius George Adolph 1804, Germany & Elizabeth Seiler 1809, Germany and their children. I am from the Sophia & Kasper Helmling line and would like to fill in somemore info. Surnames in family, Rhodehamel, Floyd,Shaffer, Byers, Reithman, Synder, Vaughan, McFarland, May, Markel, Dauber, Rockwood, etc.
Hope to hear from someone in this family. Thanks

Reuben Jones, Philena Farnum, Elifalet Jones

fhc3339718 — 26 Sep 2006 3:57:17 GMT

Looking for information on the ancestry of Reuben Jones, b. 12 dec 1776 and died 15 Oct 1831 in Mantua, Portage, Ohio. His wife Philena Farnum, dtr of Elisha Farnum, b. 1784 in Massachusetts and died 28 May 1867 also in Mantua, Portage Ohio.

From a letter in the family possessions, Reuben's father was Elifalet Jones, whose children included Huldah, Nancy, Ephraim, Lodowick and Elifalet Jr. PLEASE contact me directly at glatzmail-roots @ yahoo.com

I would love to share information with anyone who has more on these families.

CLINE, MARY M. DANIEL SAPP

elaine_rolf — 26 Nov 2001 11:11:05 GMT

DANIEL SAPP, son of Isaac & Rosanne Sapp and m. MARY C. CLINE, dau. of Philip and Mary Cline, all appearing in the 1860 Ravenna, Portage Co., OH census.

Mrs. Mary A. Woodbridge

bralph1 — 23 Feb 2002 10:56:48 GMT

shreffler family

john a shreffler — 9 Nov 2002 11:59:16 GMT

I AM SEACHING FOR ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHREFFLER FAMILY. THAT LIVED IN KENT OHIO. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR MY FATHERS FAMILY. I HAVE NOT SEEN MY FATHER AT ALL. I THINK HIS FATHERS NAME WAS RONALD E. SHREFFLER DIED IN 1982. HIS WIFES NAME IS CLARA. MY FATHERS NAME IS KENNETH PAUL SHREFFLER. ALSO HAS TWO BROTHERS RONALD AND RICHARD. ALSO ONE SISTER DONNA. IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE THAT CAN HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. MY FATHER WAS IN THE ARMY AND IS IN THE AGE OF THE 50S. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME AT SHREFF2@1ST.NET ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU

louis russell

dmjhp96 — 4 Sep 2006 3:38:03 GMT

Correction on my part Louis Russell was born JUNE OR JULY 27, 1900. His mother was Elizabeth Gribble Russell his father George Albert Russell. He lived in Atwater in 1930's. His father was remarried at that time to an Elizabeth Oakes.
May have moved to the Ashtabula area
Louis had 4 children according to his fathers obit.He died prior to his father who died April 1961.

Any info would be grateful. Will share what I have,

Donna Jewell Horvath

DEAN, POW Korean War Portage County

H. Davis — 28 Aug 2006 11:51:06 GMT

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

Soldier: Ercel Wayne Dean
Born: October 9, 1931, Caucasian
Date of loss:Captured (POW) November 28, 1950 in North Korea. His remains were never recovered.

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 158 families in Ohio that have not been located. There is one family from Portage 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

Photo: Pontius

joecan — 27 Aug 2006 11:03:14 GMT

in an antique shop in akron OH I found an old cabinet card photo by an Akron photographer with the following written on it:

Milton Pontius children
Alvin, Lewis, Henry, Rena

I believe these are the children of Milton Pontious and Catherine Brumbaugh:

Irvin A Pontius
Anna Irena Pontius
Lewis Loyal Pontius
John Henry Pontius

They lived in Portage and Stark Co Ohio

Joecan

Philip Davis-Ravenna cemetery

PSatterl — 27 Aug 2006 11:30:29 GMT

Looking for DOD and placement of Philip Davis in a Ravenna cemetery. Wife: Jessie may be there also.
DIB 1872

obit

SUZWE — 13 Oct 2001 4:37:10 GMT

Story of Harry DeWitt Cline from Beacon Journal 1913:

EIGHT-YEAR-OLD BOY KILLS BABY
Shoots Little One With Gun Found in Play at Freedom Center.
Ravenna--A sickening accident resulting in the immediate death by Harry Cline, occurred at Freedom Center, Wednesday when the little one was shot by a neighbor child, Bennie Crew, aged eight Years.

The child that was killed was aged two years, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cline of Ravenna. Mrs. Cline was at the home of John Crew, and the children were playing in the yard with their mothers not far away. Bennie, the little Crew boy, had found his father's shotgun, and without realizing the awful possibilities in the weapon, pointed it at his little playmate, and pulled the trigger.

The Cline baby had just gone to his mother to show her a bunch of flowers, he had picked from the yard when the fatal charge was sent into his body, taking his life almost at the mother's feet.

The mothers became frantic instantly when they realized what had happened, and gave the alarm in hopes that something might be done to save the life of the child, but death had resulted almost instantly after the shooting.
(Little Harry died June 4, 1913)

mcclary

shirley wellman — 3 Nov 2004 1:59:42 GMT

looking for mcclarys in portage and trumbull county.

Warner/Kerns marriage Portage 03 Jul 1857

Coloknight — 25 Aug 2006 7:20:04 GMT

I'm looking for the marriage of Margaret Kerns, (d/o George and Margaret ? Kerns) born 05 Oct 1831 Beaver Township, Mahoning County, Ohio and died 09 Aug 1878 Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.

Her spouse, or so I've been led to believe, was named Warner but I have nothing at all on him.

There was a child named Jacob William Warner born 10 Jul 1861 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.

I've been told that Margaret remarried. The new spouse was John H. Hurley (Harley) and they married sometime between 1862-1864 but definitely before 07 Feb 1866 when her son Frank A. Hurley was born in Coldwater, Branch County, MI.

I'm not certain but Kerns and Hurley/Harley may also have been married in Portage.

Any help with this family would be greatly appreciated. I need to find out whether Jacob was a Warner or a Hurley.

Thanks in advance,
Chris (coloknight@verizon.net)

Justin E. Snow

bralph1 — 23 Feb 2002 10:56:48 GMT

"History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885

JUSTIN E. SNOW, farmer, P.O. Windham, was born May 10, 1828, in Windham Township, this county. His father, Erastus Snow, was born in Connecticut in 1782, and came to Windham Township, this county, in 1813. He was a prominent farmer, strictly honest in all his dealings, a consistent member of the Congregational Church. Erastus Snow was first married to Anna Alford, who died May 23, 1828, and by her had four children, two attaining majority: Anna L. and Justin E. For his second wife he married Polly Hawley, who bore him five children: Frank, Sarah, Lucretia, Francis and an infant. Erastus Snow died February 23, 1850; his widow January 1, 1870. Our subject, who was reared on a farm, received a common school education, and early in life learned shoe-making, which occupation he followed for twenty-five years, part of the time in Pennsylvania. He married, May 22, 1850, Eunice L. Rockwell, of Pennsylvania, who died February 16, 1855, leaving to his care one daughter - Elda, wife of Washington Beach, of Missouri (have three children: Nora, Cora and Millie). Mr. Snow was married the second time September 27, 1857, to Fanny H. Watson, of Pennsylvania, born May 22, 1833, at Appledore, County of Kent, England, daughter of George and Sarah (Fullagur) Watson, and by this union was born November 13, 1863, one child - Linda L. Mr. Snow served in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-first Ohio National Guards, during the late war of the Rebellion. He returned to this county in 1876, and has since devoted himself to farming. He is a member of Garrettsville Lodge F.&A.M., Portage Lodge I.O.O.F., and Ravenna Encampment. In politics he is a stanch Republican.

Genie L. Davis d. 1925 Portage Co.

8milerun — 24 Aug 2006 7:52:30 GMT

I have a copy of Genie's death certificate. It was not of my line so I don't need it. If she proves to be your relative, I will send it to you. Maiden name, McIntosh.

Portage Co. Congressional Metal of Honor Recipients

jasche — 18 Nov 2006 4:22:35 GMT

Congressional Metal of Honor Recipients for Portage County may be found: http://www.ohiohistory.org/moh/origin.cfm?born=PORTAGE

They are:

Hall, Newton H. - Civil War; Franklin, Tennessee
Howe, Orion P. - Civil War; Vicksburg, Mississippi
Ricksecker, John H. - Civil War; Franklin, Tennessee

Need a Portage County webmaster for OHGenWeb

OHGenWeb Administrator — 9 Aug 2006 8:37:37 GMT

Looking for someone with html knowledge to continue on with the Portage county, Ohio OHGenWeb website as the current webmaster steps down.

Any interested parties please contact me at ohgen@alltel.net