Preble - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Swain and Shidler family

LovaOverholts10 — 18 Aug 2008 12:42:00 GMT

Could anyone tell me how the family of Ira Swain and Jane Shidler are related to the Benjamin Homan family.

Lova

Artie & Josie Barnhiser Family in Census

BarbaraEickmeyer — 3 Aug 2008 7:51:22 GMT

Artie and his family are found in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 Harrison census records though I am having difficulty reading the names of the children. 1910 looks like Bernie 12, Armand 10, Von 8, Vivian 5, Erna 3 and Lester 1. 1920 A. Bernie 22, Armand 20, Von B. 18, Vivian 15, Erna 13, Sobert 11, Jethens 8, Wanza 4 and Jacque 1. 1930 Robert 21, Jeffina 18, Wanza 14, Jacque 11, Irma d-n-l (married to who?) granddaughter Etola 1.

Cemetery lookup: John Price, wife Dicey (Weaver)

stormybean — 18 Jul 2008 4:02:00 GMT

These are my husband's gggrand parents. He was born 1796 and she 1799. Died in Preble County, date unknown. Hope someone can help. Thank you.

Burt/Bert W. HILEMAN - Mamie DULL / LONG

blowingoffthedust — 29 May 2007 1:15:40 GMT

Hello and thank you for all that you do to help so many strangers. You are a blessing to so many.
I am looking for information on Burt or Bert W. HILEMAN who was married to Mamie Dull or Long. Any information would be a help. I know they lived in Preble county and I think they are buried there. Again, thank you

Need Obit Please? -- Caroline L. (Hall) HARRIS, died 1930

SamuelPoor — 26 Jul 2008 4:04:27 GMT

I am trying to find the obit for Caroline L. (Hall) Harris. She died the 23 of August 1930 in Preble County, Ohio and was buried in Madison County, Indiana. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

David Edward PAXTON -- b., 1858

K_A_Coffey — 9 Jul 2008 6:50:34 GMT

David Edward Paxton son of Jonathan Madison Paxton and Elizabeth Jane McQuiston was born 04 Dec 1858 and Died 04 Jan 1882. His is buried at Hopewell. Beside him is: Paxton Sarah 1827 1894 Wife. Whose wife???? David?? Did Jonathan marry a second time???? Would anyone know anything about Sarah?

In the 1880 census David is still living with his Father and siblings and Jonathan is a widower.

Thanks.

Karen

James D. FERGUSON - Elizabeth T. IRELAND -- married in Preble Co. 1824

Linda E Young — 10 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My ggggrandfather, James D Ferguson was married in Preble Co on 24 Oct 1824 to Elizabeth T Ireland. Their first child James Arista was born the following year also in Ohio. I am wondering if anyone there has access to any records of the period that might indicate if any other members of the Ferguson or Ireland families were also there at that time(I did find a not that a Jane Ferguson was married to a John Ireland in April of 1824) and when they might have migrated. I have been able to discover that Ferguson was from North Carolina and Ireland from KY. would REALLY appreciate any suggestions or help. Thanks SO MUCH!!!
Linda Young
graybird@hotmail.com

Preble County Cemetery Inscriptions

Amanda Kemen — 9 Sep 2001 7:10:52 GMT

Hello listers. Yesterday when I was in a used bookstore I came across, and bought, a Cemetery Inscription listing for Preble Co. Ohio. It was compiled in 1969. If anyone on the list would like me to do a look up to see if their relatives are in the book, you can email me directly at AKemen@cinci.rr.com and I would be glad to do a lookup for you.

Happy researching!
Amanda
Cincinnati, OH

James R. W. MAUZY -- b. abt. 1823

cahkoru — 26 Jun 2008 10:04:37 GMT

I have a James R W Mauzy in my lineage. His army enlistment states he was born ca 1823 in Preble Co., OH. Does anyone know of him or the family he might belong to?

John T. GREENFIELD b. 1803 and William Walter GREENFIELD b. 1833 of Preble Co., OH

erichistory — 24 Dec 2003 4:10:58 GMT

I am trying to determine if John T. GREENFIELD is the father of the William Walter GREENFIELD (or perhaps Walter William GREENFIELD) who married Sarah Jane EKES in Preble Co., OH. Any other information on John T. GREENFIELD would also be helpful.

John GREENFIELD married Elizabeth SPROWL 31 Mar 1833 Preble Co., OH
Walter W. GREENFIELD married Sarah Jane EKES July 27, 1854 Preble Co., OH

A "W. Wm" is in John T. GREENFIELD's household in the 1850 census, and is of the correct age. I could find no other W. W. GREENFIELD in later census records around that area, other than the one who married Sarah EKES.

1850 Census: Linville, Bowling Green, Licking Co., OH p. 120
GREENFIELD, John T. 46 MD Farmer
", Elizabeth 34 OH
", W. Wm. 16 OH Farmer
", Alferd T. 14 OH
", Mary 12 OH
", Holland M. 9 OH (male)
", Sarah E. 7 OH
", John W. 5 OH
", W.B. 3 OH (male)

What I know about my William Walter GREENFIELD is that he was born January 11, 1833 in OH, that his first son was named Alfred (after his brother?) and his first daughter had Elizabeth for her middle name (after his mother?). In the 1900 census, W. W. GREENFIELD indicates his father was from Md. and his mother from OH, which also agrees with the 1850 census if John were his father.

Thanks,
-Eric Albers
erics_box@hotmail.com

Cornelius Reese, Caroline Chappalear

hoovers_1 — 1 Aug 2003 3:47:47 GMT

I'm trying to find information on Cornelius Reese (b. Abt. 1848) and his wife Caroline Chappalear (b. Abt 1855). Their daughter, Alma Carolyn Reese was my great-grandmother.

Lucy Stover Cemetery Record

jones1040 — 11 May 2008 5:53:28 GMT

Hello. On the Preble Co. GenWeb site, I found a cemetery record for a Lucy Stover. It says that she died 10-17-1901 and that she is buried at "T-H Row 14". Does anyone know if the T-H refers to the cemetery and if so, which one it is? Thanks, Brian.

WILLIS L. BUNCH and wife LAURA STELLA ZEEK, Preble Co OH

BJMcNamara2542 — 17 May 2008 11:57:59 GMT

am seeking information on Willis L. Bunch born c1868 Preble Co OH, d. 30 Aug 1951 at Duke Rest Home in Jamestown. He was married to Laura Stella Zeek who died in 1935. Obits list three children:

1. Charles Eugene Bunch who lived in Dayton in 1935
2. Marie Bunch m. Charles Wynkoop - Marie d. 1926
3. Esta Bunch m. ?? Hapner

My grandfather, John McNamara, was orphaned as a young child and raised by "Uncle Will and Aunt Laura" in the Eaton OH area. I do not know the surname of the couple who raised him. My grandfather left this home between 1893-1903, and is living in Cincinnati in 1906.

My grandfather said that Uncle Will was a wheat farmer, and they often traveled between Eaton OH and Richmond IN. He said Uncle Will lost a great deal of money in the "wheat bust" of the 1880s.

I have searched for over 40 years to locate and identify the "Uncle Will and Aunt Laura" in Preble Co OH who raised my grandfather.

As far as I know, my grandfather, John McNamara, was born in Lexington KY on 30 Apr 1884 (one record says he was born in 1874). His SS form said his parents were: Frank McNamara and Mary McCoy. I have not confirmed this with marriage or death records.

The family story is that his mother died when he was a baby and his father was killed on the courthouse steps -- no other details. Why was this chld taken from Lexington to Eaton? What relationship to him was Uncle Will and Aunt Laura?

If anyone can get in touch with these BUNCH descendants, please ask them to contact me directly at:
mart2542@aol.com

E. Pearson EBERSOLE

K_A_Coffey — 1 May 2008 9:19:47 GMT

Searching for information on E. Pearson Ebersole and his wife Martha A. (Miller) who married in Preble County 2 September 1862.

Two sons: Harry (1874-1934) and John(1872-1887) are buried at Hopewell.

Any information would be appreciated.

K.A. Coffey

James M. and Agnes CROZIER -- buried in Hopewell Cemetery

K_A_Coffey — 1 May 2008 9:22:13 GMT

Seeking information on James M. Cozier who died Jul. 10, 1839 and is buried at Hopewell cemetery.

Seeking information on Agnes Cozier who died Jul. 14, 1849 and is buried at Hopewell Cemetery.

Thank you
K.A. Coffey

Salome Neff

smcall7 — 23 Apr 2008 12:51:47 GMT

Does anyone have information on Salome Neff? She was the daughter of Daniel Neff and the wife of William C. Wilson. Am interested in knowing how she died and when.

Rev. J. C. Marshal

cheri_vandenberg — 23 Apr 2008 2:44:08 GMT

In 1857 Rev. J.C. Marshal married my ancestors in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio. Could anyone please tell me what church he belonged to? Thank you.

Jacob Snell born abt.1836

jfrantz98 — 11 Sep 2007 6:13:41 GMT

Any info on his parents would be much appreciated, he had moved to Indiana by the 1870 census...thanks

Billy Joe HEWITT

hewena123 — 22 Mar 2005 3:56:46 GMT

I am trying to locate anyone who knew Billy Joe Hewitt who passed when he was 10 to 12 yrs old and would now be in his 80's (not real for sure about ages). His parents were Herbert and Zelma (Straw) Hewitt. He had one brother Clarence Hewitt.

Peter Jameson / Susan Utz

JULIEJAMESON — 5 Mar 2007 2:48:47 GMT

I am looking for the father of Peter Jameson, he was born in 1815, died in 1892, Preble County, Ohio. I believe his parents came from Virginia. He was married to Susan Utz.
Please email me at jjameson2@verizon.net with any information.
Thank you
Julie

Sheffer/Shaffer-Whitesell in Preble Co

JamesRobertSheffer — 27 Apr 2006 3:08:06 GMT

I am looking for info on the parents and ancestors of Martha Ann Whitesell supposed to have been born Preble Co OH abt 1829 but could have been PA. Married William C Sheffer b 1825 AL in Preble Co OH May 20, 1847. Children: William W b 1848 Preble Co, infant b and d bet 1848-1851, Geo W b 1851 Preble Co, Henrietta Jane b 1853 Preble Co d 1863 Preble Co, Andrew Jackson b 1855 Eaton, Preble Co, Martha M b 1857 Preble Co, James C b 1859 Preble Co, Hannah b 1865 IL but not sure if Martha Ann is mother or not as I can not find any record of Martha being in IL as William C was married again in 1868 in IL. Another Child is Golden/Guldon listed born 1867 IL. Charles listed as the child of William and Sarah (Shufflebarger) Sheffer. He was born 1869 IL.
Henrietta is listed as died from being kicked by a horse.
I had info that Martha was the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Yeazel) Whitesell m 1817 Montgomery Co OH, but others say this Martha married John Diehl.
Anyone with information on this family can e-mail me at
mawmaws6@midwest.net.
Thanks
JRS

Jacob F. & Jane (Stump) Pence, Preble Co., OH

estumpf173 — 5 Oct 2007 9:23:05 GMT

I am looking for the death date for Jane (Stump) Pence (b. about 1861, d. between 1940 and 1948) who was married to Jacob F. Pence (1865-1948). They lived in Gratis, Preble County, Ohio. Jacob is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Gratis, Preble County, Ohio. His wife Jane is probably buried there as well. I’ve looked in Ohio Death Index, obituaries from Preble County, but have not found her, Any help would be appreciated.

Bible Records

Preble County Room — 17 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

These Bible records were collected from Preble County,Oh families and are housed in the Preble County Genealogy Room of the District Library in Eaton, Oh.

Davis family

LovaOverholts10 — 5 Feb 2008 6:50:42 GMT

I'am lookinf for the death dates ofJames K. Davis and his wife Sarah Butt Davis. Also, the mother of james K. Davis , Rachel Kinnison Davis. All were alive in the 1870 census. Lova Hawley Overholts

Rescued Photo, RILEY Surname, Preble Co. OH

KBarnes1958 — 29 Jan 2008 12:40:24 GMT

As a hobby, I rescue old photos that have identification on them.

I have one that is of a nicely dressed young lady, who is identified as Mary Riley. The photo was taken in Eaton, OH. This was taken in the late 1800s or very early 1900s.

I'd like to find family to return this to. Contact me on the forum and please send an e-mail to: digginroots@yahoo.com. I'll send details via e-mail.

Kathy

William Gray & Mary Ramsey

CGHOFFM — 14 Jan 2005 11:26:06 GMT

I am looking for the family of William Gray and Mary Ramsey who were married in Preble Co. At least one son, John R., was born 7/17/1827 in Preble Co. Other children: Robert, James, Sarah and Eliza (Elizabeth?). William was born 3/15/1799 in Mifflin Co., PA.

This is a lost family -- any help would be greatly appreciated.

Harry & Audrey Baker family

clakatos1018 — 10 Nov 2007 6:55:12 GMT

I am not related but found a picture of Harry & Audrey Baker's sons: James, Billy Ray, and Harry Jr. They lived in Preble County, Ohio. Would love to give the picture to the family.

Peter SCHAEFER of Preble Co. Ohio

JMSheafer — 24 Sep 2001 2:01:10 GMT

PETER SCHAEFER born 1791 in Lancaster Co. PA. Arrived in Preble CO.IN 1819 and married LYDIA MILLS in 1820. Twelve children: born between 1820-1844; John M. Daniel, Rosanna, Webster, Catherine, Elias, Amos, George, Sarah, David, Orpha and Isaac. Looking for descendants of any of the above mentioned children. Some of the children changed the spelling to SHEAFER, SHAFER, SHAEFER.

1889 Death Certificate in Preble County?

Shasta4737 — 13 Sep 2007 9:11:31 GMT

Hello,

What would be the best way to obtain a death certificate for 1889 in Preble Co., Ohio? My 2nd great grandfather David Graham died May 30, 1889 in Preble. I'm hoping I'll be able to find his parents names listed on it.

Any help would be appreciated,

Sincerely,

Susan

ZURWELL Family -- Roy Edward ZURWELL

Denise L. Yount-Yeazell — 11 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on the Zurwell's in New Paris, Preble County. My grandfather Roy Edward Zurwell lived and died there. Anything would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Denise Yount-Yeazell

Old Preble County Schools

oldohioschools — 1 Oct 2007 12:42:58 GMT

Hello,
I am working on a project for my Master's Degree documenting old schools in Ohio. My website is www.oldohioschools.com

This site is for the schools built after the one-room era. I am looking for pictures and information on any schools from the late 1800s through the mid 1900s.

The categories are :

Gone- Schools which have been razed

Abandoned- Schools which are closed and not used for any other purpose

Endangered- Schools which are closing soon or have recently closed and likely to become abandoned or razed

Retired- Schools which are not used as public classroom buildings but serve in some other capacity (apartments, offices, etc)

Functional- Schools still in use as classroom buildings

**DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE OLD WEST ALEXANDRIA HIGH SCHOOL IS STILL STANDING?

I would appreciate any updates to the information I already have posted, such as dates and locations, as well as any pictures or new information to post. Please contact me at aaronturner@Neo.rr.com if you can help!

Jefferson Twp cemetery, Alex Beggs

dbeggsaplbee — 5 Apr 2006 1:44:20 GMT

Would appreciate a Jefferson Twp cemetery lookup of Alex Beggs, who probably died between 1828 and 1830. His last child was born in VA 1828, his wife Jane Beggs and children are listed in the 1830 census in Jefferson Twp, but no Alex. Any help appreciated greatly.
Dorothy

jane homan riggs

LovaOverholts10 — 10 Feb 2006 1:03:24 GMT

I'am looking for the family of Jane Homan Riggs. Jane was the daughter of Eber Homan and married Eleazer Riggs. Their children were Arthur, Permelia , Elisha, Margaret, Benjamin, Azel and Eleazer Jr.. Lova Overholts

obit request on Channing Hoge Bailey

Ricky_Weinberg58 — 11 Sep 2007 5:27:04 GMT

Channing Hoge Bailey
November 08, 1920
Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia
April 16, 2004
Lewisburg, Preble, OH

spouse
Margaret Crickenberger

Looking for information about Daniel Lincoln and wife Minnie Crickmore

Shasta4737 — 11 Aug 2007 4:59:17 GMT

Hello,

I'm researching Daniel Lincoln born about 1887 and his wife Minnie Crickmore or Creekmore born circa 1893. Minnie's parents were Quakers, but I am not sure about Daniel's parents. On a website I found that Daniel's parents were John Wesley Lincoln and Isabella Deem. I would be interested in any information about these people. I especially would like to find out the names of Minnie Crickmore's parents. She may have been born in Blackford County, Indiana.

Thank you so much for any help,

Sincerely,

Susan

Nathan Sellers in Preble County

Bruce Sellers — 11 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on the Children and Grandchildren of Nathan Sellers/Sellars listed on the 1830 Ohio census living in Preble County Ohio. Also interested in the parents and Grand parents of Nathan Sellers/Sellars.

David Williams, b. 1810- Preble Co. Ohio

kinseeker125 — 18 Aug 2007 6:00:01 GMT

Looking for living lineage or family information regarding David Williams, b. 1810 in Preble County, Ohio.(son of William and Margaret Plunkett Williams).

David married 1st Martha Ann Kinsey , b. 1814, Preble Co. Ohio (daughter of David and Elizabeth Vinson Kinsey). They married in 1839, Preble Co. Ohio. The family lived in Preble Co. Ohio.

David died in 1849 and Martha in 1846, Preble Co. Ohio

They had at least five (5) children:

Robert H., B. 1839; W.H.H., b. 1840; Mary Jane, b. 1842, m. Joseph Rock; Elizabeth, b. 1843, m. Henry Taylor; and Joseph b. 1845.

David married 2nd, Susannah Grissom in 1846, Preble Co. Ohio. Unknown Children.

Web site with other family member information:

http://home.triad.rr.com/wmshome/

Information and corrections are always very much appreciated.

Kin_skr@yahoo.com

P.M Sater, M.D.

LettieBrandenburg — 27 Aug 2007 7:17:43 GMT

I was wondering if any one was familiar with the history of a doctor in Gratis in the late 1800's by the last name of Sater? I recently found a medicine bottle with his/her label on it.

cemetery look ups?

fivebartons — 7 May 2007 10:24:03 GMT

Can anyone/someone help me with a cemetery look up in Preble County?

I need the names Sarah Denny Clark and husband Daniel Clark. They are last seen in Brinley Station, Preble Co., OH. I'm hoping her father Joshua Denny is buried in the same cemetery.

Would this be Springlawn?

If someone could help, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Jenny Barton

crouse

cindyloucc — 18 Apr 2003 2:54:19 GMT

i am looking for a william washington crouse who married a mary ellen miller and had a son by the name of errol(earl) crouse they lived in ohio later moved to indiana any help please thanks cindy

Theopolis Brown

CathyShelton93 — 17 Jul 2007 7:10:14 GMT

I am trying to locate information about Theopolis J. Brown, born in April 1852 in Ohio. His mother's name was Sarah. He was married three times that I know of. His first wife was Esther Albright, second was Nannie Davis, and third ws Mary "Mollie" Caroline Cohee. He had three children with his last wife, Herman, born 19 May 1890 in Farmersville, Preble Co., Ohio; Lulu Brown, born 14 August 1892; and Malvin Brwon, born 1 Oct 1893 in Eaton, Prble Co., Ohio.

Fairmount Cemetery Contact Info - Re: Bosticks

rvcontaoi — 25 Jun 2007 6:06:58 GMT

Is there an office at the Fairmount Cemetery? I know that Ann E (aka Lide) Bostick is buried at Fairmount Cemetery in Camden Ohio. She is buried next to her parents Major and Rebecca Bostick and her sister, Mary J. Taft. Major and Rebecca have a huge monument...a lady standing next to a cross. According to her tombstone, she died 22 March 1929. However, I don't know where she died. I can't find a record of her death in Ohio. Is there any way to check burial records at Fairmount Cemetary to find out where she died?

(I've posted on this board previously as Roxanne Jones before registration was required)

Simeon Williams, born about 1780, daughter Sarah married in Preble in 1828

k8ren — 16 Jul 2007 7:13:54 GMT

I just learned the name of my ggg-grandfather--Simeon Williams who (acc. to later census data on his daughter Sarah Williams Doolittle) was born in Vermont and married to a woman from Massachusetts. I would love to hear from anyone who might recognize the name.

Sarah Williams was born in 1806 in NY, married in 1828 in Preble County Ohio and died in 1889 in Rush County Indiana.

I found a few possibilities in the 1790 census:

Simeon Williams New London, CT 1790

Simeon Williams Dighton, Bristol, MA 1790

Simeon Williams Taunton, Bristol, MA 1790

Simeon Williams Dracut, Middlesex, MA 1790

Simeon Williams Washington, Dutchess, NY 1790

Simeon Williams Hartland, Windsor, VT 1790

ANd I found a Simeon Williams who died Aug. 29, 1808, aged 27 yrs, and is buried in the Potter Road Cemetery Potter Road, City of Rome NY.

Does anyone recognize this Simeon?

OTT FAMILY PHOTO - 1946

BUSTER1938 — 16 Apr 2007 6:29:35 GMT

I have a photo taken at the Hubert Ott home on Sunday, 11 Aug 1946. People are identified: Levi Hapner, Dessie (Lloyd's wife) Kramer & baby, Margaret Ott, Amy (Banta) Greenfield, Anna (Ivan's wife) Kramer, Ivan Kramer, June (Hubert's wife)Ott & baby, Edith (Banta) Pfoutz, Lloyd Kramer, Lloyd's m/i/l from KY (no name), Marie Ott, Ruth Kramer, Lon Goldsmith and Hubert Ott. Photo taken by Harvey Bell Greenfield (my great uncle) Would anyone like a copy?

Black Hawk War

LaVonDavid — 4 Jun 2007 12:24:13 GMT

We believe our Jarrett/Jarred Garner b. about 1794 in Virginia and md. in Illinois was is the Black War, can any one help us know if this is so. Where to write for some information ?? Thanks.

Jesse & Mary Russell Simonson - Seeking Descendants, Info

Judith_62002 — 19 Mar 2007 4:56:45 GMT

Jesse Simonson married Mary Russell 23 July 1823 in Hamilton County, Ohio. I believe Mary lived in Elizabethtown. She was orphaned at an early age.

The Simonsons moved to Preble County after 1830 and raised many children.

Mary Russell Simonson's sister, Elizabeth, married Walter Kerr and lived in Dearborn County, Ind.

I am especially interested in locating the parents of Mary Russell. Family information states that her parents were Joseph Russell (or William Russell) and that her mother's name was Mary. I have been told that the Russells were both from New York and were married there.

Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated!

Cemeteries in Gratis Township

orriejb — 1 Feb 2007 8:53:58 GMT

Where might my ancestor Elias ELLIOTT have been buried if he died in 1844, presumably residing in West Elkton(no census, just Preble County estate file)? His widow Sarah Elliott and her parents Solomon and Amelia STONE are in West Elkton/Gratis Twp. on the 1860 census. I don't know his religious affiliation, date of birth, or the identity of his parents. He and Sarah married May 19,1842 and my Grt. Grt. Grandfather William Clinton Elliott was born in Preble County, January 15, 1844. I have not been able to find Elias on an index. Any help, or suggestions are appreciated.

Original marriage information lookup, please

borboletas — 1 Jun 2007 9:25:35 GMT

James Heddens married Martha Vandiver in Preble County on the 20th of June, 1824. Would the original record show witnesses, family, bonds? Can anyone help me to see a copy of the original, please?

Thank you.
Anna

Parents,Siblings and Descendants Pullen-Cooper-Decoursey

@@cchs@dcwi.com — 12 Jan 2004 9:31:02 GMT

Hunting information on the parents of David Marion Pullen b.June 1,1817 ____VA d.May 4,1877 Carroll Co.IN mar.Aug.6,1840 to Susannah Angeline Martha Cooper b.April 27,18 22 Preble Co.OH she was the the daughter of
Jacob Cooper b Oct.16,1773 Berks? Co.PA to Christopher Cooper and ______Wolffe.

Jacob Cooper married Nancy DeCoursey May 18,1806 Hamilton
Co. OH she died before 1840 in Preble? Co.OH Jacob Cooper
d.Nov 16,1848 Carroll Co.IN.

The 1835 Personal Tax list for Israel Twp.Preble Co.has a Joseph Pullin listed and 1836 a William Pullen listed Does anyone know if either of these men are the father of David Marion Pullen? The 1842-1843-1844-1845 Personal Tax list for Dixon Twp.has David Pullen and said that in 1846 he had moved.Also William DeCoursey Sr.is still there at the same time.in Dixon Twp.Preble Co.OH.

William DeCoursey was married to Elizabeth Irwin in N.C.They are both buried near DeCoursey KY.They are the parents of Nancy DeCoursey Cooper.

Hunting information on parents of Elsa-Alcebeth-Elizabeth Harrison b.June 19,1820 Portsmouth,Scioto Co.OH daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Aleczebth-Elizabeth Reed Harrison.
She married for her 2nd marriage Jan.3,1858 in Carroll Co.IN to Jonathan E.Moore b.Nov.26,1809 Preble-Butler Co.OH.
d.Sept.15,1879 Greene Butler Co.Iowa.He was the son of Jesse E.Moore and Cassandra Jones who were married in GA.and moved to Preble Co.Butler Co.OH 1803-5.

Please help on the Jones-Harrison-Reed-Pullen familes.I would be very greatful for any help.

Thank you,

Phyllis Moore cchs@dcwi.com

need obit lookup, please: Kellenbarger 2001

Jacqi|MA327212 — 16 May 2007 6:55:10 GMT

Is anyone on this list local, who could help me w a lookup? I am doing descendant research as well as ancestors, and need the obit for John J KELLENBARGER, who d April 28, 2001, in Eaton.

He was a descendant of my METZGER line in Perry County, OH.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Dunlap, Goldsmith or Denny Mound Hill Cemetery

fivebartons — 28 Sep 2005 9:06:01 GMT

I'm hoping someone on this board has a cemetery book for Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton, if so could someone see if any Dunlaps, Denny's or Goldsmith's are there?

Thanks so much!

Jenny Barton

Quinn Cemetery

JamesCrisman531 — 1 May 2007 4:57:05 GMT

On the Preble County GenWeb site there is a list of cemeteries. One listed in Twin Twp is a Quinn Cemetery "east of Quinn Road and south of Lexington Rd" in the NW 1/4 of section 32. I tried to find it to no avail. Does anyone know where it is or whether it exists?

Hewitt of Preble County, OH

dnhewitt — 21 May 2002 3:33:49 GMT

Jonathan Hewitt and Jane Brown came from Ireland to Butler County, OH and later to Preble County, OH in 1818. Several of Jane's relatives also lived in Preble County and Camden area. Margaret Ann Hewitt (daughter of Jonathan and Jane) married Andrew Hamilton. Jonathan and Jane had 9 children. Most of this family moved to Morning Sun, IA area.
I am looking for more information on this family and I have lots of information to share.

Campbell, McCabe, Boyer, and Poland families in Preble Co.

lynn1972_1 — 2 May 2007 11:36:27 GMT

I am connected to the above families who came to Preble Co. in the late 1820's and settled near Eaton. Would really appreciate it if someone could tell me about the Antioch cemetary - where it is, etc? If anyone is interested in an exchange of info on these families, that would be great too.

Lantis Family Tree

Crystal_Gorton — 15 Apr 2007 12:56:23 GMT

I am searching for info on Lantis family. My father was Warren Pratt (never knew him, deceased when I found him); grandmother - Violet Lantis; Great Grandfather - Frank Lantis; Great-great-great grandfather - Levi Lantis; great-great-great-great grandfather Ezra. To date, I believe I have the correct information, however, my understanding is that Frank is Indian and was raised on a reservation, however, I cannot seem to find this particular information.

The family comes from Kansas/Ohio/Missouri. They have been part of the "four tribes."

Can anybody help?

Opal J Boggs/Walls family information

JoannaFrazier3 — 3 Nov 2006 6:57:14 GMT

I am looking for family of Opal J Boggs. Opal was born Oct 18th 1924, she died I believe 7 Apr 1995 in Dayton Ohio. Another record says Eaton Preble Ohio, Opal was born Opal J Walls to Oscar Walls and Luvernia Angel. She married Henry D Boggs, in 1945 Harlan Ky.
Im hoping her family will have Walls family information.
I am the granddaughter of Nona G Walls, her daughter Joan is my mother. My grandmother was known as Gladys she married Leland Woods. Please contact me at cjnjcfrazier@yahoo.com

Ezra Siffer, Phillip Coons(Koons, Koontz)

davelifethoughts — 27 Dec 2006 6:27:23 GMT

Searching ancestry of Phillip Coons, possible brother of our Sarah Coons(Koontz, Koons)

In 1860 census of Preble County

Ezra Siffer, 27, b OH
w, Sarah, 22, b OH
s, Jacob, 3, b OH
s, David, 1, b OH
boarder, Phillip Coons, 20, b OH

They lived two households from our ancestry, Anuel Gifford and Sarah Koontz(Coons, Koons)

Henry Coons, Ebenezer Howe

davelifethoughts — 18 Mar 2007 3:39:58 GMT

Looking for info on family of Henry Coons

The 1820 census of Butler County Ohio(just south of Preble county) included 3 Coons household:
Henry Coons, males 3<10, 2 10-15, 45up 1, females 3<10. 1 10-15, 1 26-44.
George Coons males 1 18-25, females 1 16-25.
William Coons, males 2<10, 1 18-25, females 1 16-25.
Seems likely that William and George are sons of Henry.
These Coons families possibly preceding generations to our William Coons, b ~1806, VA.

Coons Family ancestry posting(2006) by Colin Clark, states Henry Coons, b ~1775, Berkeley County VA, married Mary Howe. Three children, Elizabeth, b1789?, John b 1797, Phillip, b 1800, other children names not known.

Maybe no connection, but 1820 census of Butler County includes Ebenezer Howe, males 2 < 10, 1 10-15, 1 18-25, 1 45up, females, 1<10, 1 10-15, 3 16-25, 1 26-44.

Joel Doolittle Sarah Williams 1828 marriage

k8ren — 12 Apr 2007 8:31:38 GMT

My ancestors Joel Doolittle and Sarah H. Williams married in Preble County on 17 Aug 1828 but lived most of their lives (I think from 1830 onwards) in Indiana--Decatur County and elsewhere. I know that Joel and his brother Josiah and nephew Loyal came to Ohio in the 1820s from upstate NY and previously Shoreham, Vermont. Loyal married in Preble County in 1829. But I can't find anything about Sarah Williams or who her parents were. In the 1880 census she indicates that she was born in New York about 1806 and that her father was born in Vermont and her mother in Massachusetts.

Can anyone identify who Sarah's family might have been?

Jacob Wehrley Obit 1908

JulieCulticeNeaveill — 21 Mar 2007 4:00:50 GMT

Wehrley, Jacob
Eldorado Bee March 26, 1908
Stump Cemetery, Monroe Twp, Preble County, Ohio
Claims Another Victim-Jacob Wehrley Died Tuesday Night

Jacob Wehrley died at his home near the Central school house, Tuesday night about twelve o’clock at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 19 days. He was afflicted with heart trouble for which caused his death. Funeral services will be held at Prices Creek Church Thursday Morning at ten o’clock. Interment in the Stump Cemetery. H E Fulkerson is in charge.

Elizabeth Schooley, William Coons

davelifethoughts — 4 Jan 2007 6:39:33 GMT

The following is ancestry of William Schooley, father of Elizabeth Schooley, who married William W Coons. Information based on the Marvin Miller New England genealogy page(outstanding), Schooley Family Genealogy Forum page postings by Constance Thaxton, 1999, Trent Hampton, 2002, Neil Schooley, 2001, Linda Tasker, 2000, and Cheryl LNU, 2001:

12.1 Robert Scholey, Sr. [one "o"]. b. 1648 Hemsworth, Eng. d. 1689 Trenton, Burlington Co., NJ [came to America 1678 aboard "The Shield."] md. Sarah Bingham 1678 "at home of John Hootens at Skegby in Notts. Eng". [Sarah 2nd marriage 10 Dec 1696 to Caleb Wheaty l-Chesterfield, NJ].
Children of Robert and Sarah Scholey:
Alice, b 1678, England
William, b 20 Oct 1679, Burlington NJ
Mary, b 6 Jan 1681, NJ
Sarah, b 26 Mar 1684, NJ
Elizabeth, b 26 Dec 1686, NJ
Robert, b 10 Jan 1687, NJ

12.2 Robert Schooley, Jr. b. 10 Nov 1687 NJ, d. 1732 Burlington Co., NJ md. Catherine [who remarried Thomas Williams].
Children of Robert Jr and Catherine Schooley:
Samuel, b ~1707, NJ

12.3 Samuel Schooley, b. ~1707, NJ; d.May 1769, Loudoun County, VA; m. ca1729, NJ, Sarah LNU
Children of Samuel & Sarah Schooley;
John, b. ~1727, NJ
Samuel, b ~1729, NJ
Mary b. ~1731, NJ, md Jonathan Myers ca. 1750 in Hunterdon County NJ
Phoebe b. ~1737, NJ
William b. ~1739, NJ
Ann b. ~1737, NJ,

Samuel Schooley and Jonathan Meyers were Quakers at Kingwood M.M. NJ. Both families migrated to Loudoun Co., VA in 1761.

12.4 William Schooley, b ~1739, NJ, md Ann Matthews(b ~ 1840)
Children of William and Ann:
Hannah, b ~1762
Mahlon, b ~1762, Loudoun Co VA
Samuel, b 1766, Loudoun Co VA
William Jr, b 15 Mar 1767, Loudoun Co VA
John, b 9 Aug 1769, VA
Issac, b 13 Feb 1771, Loudoun Co Va

12.5 William Schooley Jr, b 1767, VA, md Sarah Bowen(b 19 Jun 1782) on 17 Dec 1799 in Ross Co OH.
Children of William and Sarah:
Thomas, b ~1800
Sena, b 1802/3
Samuel, b 31 Mar 1806, Ross Co OH
Elizabeth, b 21 Sept 1808, OH, md William Wilson Coons, daughter Sarah
Emma, b 7 April, 1811, OH
William, b 25 May 1813, OH
Sarah, b 6 Jun 1815, OH
Hannah Ann, b 1820, OH
Harriett, b 21 July 1821, OH
John, b 12 Dec 1822, Liberty, Ross County OH

12.6 Elizabeth Schooley married William W Coons(Koontz), 20 Sept 1826. Their daughter, Sarah(Sallie) married Annuel Gifford. Elizabeth Schooley Coons died 7 May 1890.

Neff family of Gratis Twp.,Preble Co.,Ohio

ELS1701 — 22 Nov 2001 1:57:14 GMT

Seeking information about Jacob Neff and his sons, Adam and George Neff. Jacob, Adam and George are side-by-side in the 1840 Census of Preble Co., Ohio. The 1850 Census of Preble Co., Ohio, has Adam And George Neff living beside each other, and the 1860 Census of Preble Co., Ohio has Mary Neff (wife of Jacob Neff) living with Adam Neff. All of these Neff families lived in Gratis Twp. Preble Co., Ohio. Jacob, Adam and George were born in Maryland, possibly Frederick or Washington County.

Children of Annuel Gifford and Sarah Koontz(Coons)

davelifethoughts — 8 Mar 2007 2:50:33 GMT

With help of Charles Hart and census records, the following information on children of Annuel Gifford of Preble County OH, and families.

Children of Annuel Gifford and Sarah Koontz

8.8.1 John Gifford, b 1858.

1880 census of Preble County Ohio:
John Gifford, age 23, b OH, parents Oh, laborer
wife Laura S, age 24, b OH, f b MD, m b OH
d Vienna L, 1, b OH
Henry C, 2/12, b OH

Obit of John Gifford:
GIFFORD, John., committed suicide January 21 1899., by shooting himself after killing Phillip Cook. Leaves wife and large family of children., age 43. Had been drinking. Ed Post was his son-in-law and witness to the murder thought he also intended to kill him.
Was son of Annual Gifford of Greenbush,, mechanic and school director.
Leaves sister.. Ella Francis of Troy.

8.8.2 Lydia E. Gifford, b 1859. Lydia Ella Gifford married William H. Francis 1-23-1876 in Darke County under name Ella(info provided by Charles Hart).

1880 census of Darke County Ohio:
William Francis, 32, b OH, parents PA, lumber dealer
Lyda(Lydia) E, 21, b OH, parents OH

Annuel Gifford Obit 3-30-1906 names Mrs. Ella Francis of Troy Ohio. Unable to find their family in 1900 census.

1910 census of Troy, Miami County Ohio, Lydia no longer shown.
W H Francis, 62, b PA, parents b PA, lumberman
d, Opel, 27, b OH

8.8.3 Jessie Gifford, b 1861
Kezziah Gifford’s brother Jesse Gifford was in the adjacent household to Annuel Gifford in 1900.

1900 Preble County census, as follows:
Jesse Gifford, born Mar 1861 OH, parents b OH, occupation sawyer
wife, Lizzie, born Sep 1859 b OH, parents b MO
d, Stella, born June 1882 Ohio
d, Blanche, born June 1882 Ohio(twin to Stella)
d, Mabel, born Dec 1885 Ohio
s, Carl born June 1891 Ohio
s, Raymond born Aug 1893

1910 Franklin County Ohio:
Jesse Gifford, 48, b OH, parents b OH, commercial teamster?
Elizabeth, 50, b OH, parents b MO
Estella, 26, b OH, teacher
Carl, 18, b OH, teacher?
Raymond, 16, b OH, salesman

On same page of this census is Annuel’s 2nd wife Ella Gifford, 55, and son Homer, 28.

8.8.4 William Gifford, b 1863, d 1884.
Could be William in household of Henry Gifford, in 1880 census of Preble County Ohio:
Henry R Gifford, 39, b OH, f b OH, m b NC, farmer
Debby, 39, b OH, f b MD, m b OH
Emma S, 16, b OH
Alice B, 12, b OH
Charles, 6, b OH
Wm W, 16, b OH(no indication of kin)
John Kensworthy, 83. b NC, parents b NC

William Wilson Gifford died July 5, 1884 age 21-1-0, son of Anuel and Sarah Gifford, was teacher.

8.8.5 Kezziah Gifford, b 1866, married Fred Baker, our lineage(chapter 7)

8.8.6 Madie A. Gifford, b 1870, married Charles M. Leaser Sep. 9, 1894 in Preble County OH. Charles was son of John A. and Mary A. Leaser.
Madia(Madie) and Charles lived in German Twp. Montgomery county. They had son Jesse born April 1895 and also raised niece , Esther Gifford

1900 census of Montgomery County Ohio:
Charles Leaser, 30, b OH, f MD, m OH, day laborer
Maida, 30, b OH, parents OH
Jessie, 8, b OH

1910 Montgomery County Ohio:
Charles Leaser, 40, b OH, Engineer, Fire Dept
Maida, 40, b OH
Jesse E, 15, b Oh
Ester Gifford, 12, b OH, niece
William Brandt, 21, b OH, boarder, laborer, Foundry

Parents of Charles Leaser:
1880 census of Montgomery County Ohio:
John Leaser, 45, b MD, parents b MD, farmer
Mary A, 35, b OH, f b PA, m OH
Flora J, 17
Charles M, 11
Anna N, 9
John Miller, 23, b OH, parents b PA, boarder, farm laborer
Anna L Etlinger, 19, b OH. Parents b Oh, boarder, seamstress

8.8.7 Elmer Gifford, b 1877, (son of Annuel Gifford and 2nd wife Ella Owens) was in household of Annuel Gifford in 1900 census of Preble County Ohio.
No Elmer Gifford in 1910 US census of right age, born in OH.
An R E Gifford , Cincinnati, Hamilton County Oh, was mentioned in obit of Annuel Gifford. Seems possible this is Elmer Gifford. Age is right for Elmer, son of Annuel Gifford.

1910 census of Columbia, Hamilton County, Ohio:
Reginald E Gifford, 33, b OH, parents b OH, bookkeeper, box factory
Fanny M, 32, b OH, parents b OH
Doris M, 4, b OH
Dora McVay, 57, b OH, parents b OH

Same family shown in 1920 census. Likely that Fanny M is Maude noted in Annuel Gifford obit. Possible that Fanny maiden name is McVay.

8.8.8 Owen Gifford, b 1886, (son of Annuel Gifford and 2nd wife Ella Owens).
No Owen Gifford or Oman Gifford in 1910 US census.
Homer is noted, as son, in obit of Annuel.

1910 census of Franklin County Ohio:
Ella Gifford, 55, b OH, Parents b OH, occupation ?
s, Homer Gifford, 28, b OH, occupation, none

On this same page of 1910 census is a Jesse Gifford, age 48. Westerville Ohio is in Franklin County.

Not sure if the following is same Homer Gifford. Age is not the same.
1920 census of Cuyahoga County Ohio:
Homer R Gifford, 33, b OH, parents b OH, teacher, public schools
Emma, 29, b OH, parents b OH
John H, 5, b OH
Robert T, 4/12, b OH

Annuel Gifford died 1906.
Obit:
“Gifford, Annuel, died of cancer at his home in Eaton March 30,
1906, 70 years, 6 months, 26 days. Leaves widow, children, Jesse of Westerville, R. E. of Cincinnati, Mrs. Ella Frances of Troy, Mrs. Maude Leaser of Dayton, Homer of Eaton.
Buried Mound-Hill. ER”

probate
8268 - Anuel Gifford, died 30 March 1906 leaving widow Ella. adm. Ella Gifford. Filed 30 April 1906. Surity: John C. Riner, M K. Hensel.

Children:
Jesse Gifford of Westerville OH,
R. E. Gifford of Cincinnati OH,
Ella Francis of Troy OH,
Keziah Baker of Athens OH,
Maida Leaser of Dayton OH,
Homer;
Grandchildren:
Vernie Post, Edith Lotter, Ella Vimmer, Ernest, Esther and Willie Gifford of Dayton OH,
Herbert and Johnnie Gifford of Hamilton OH.

Will abstract: debts to be paid; to wife Ellen in lieu of dower all real estate, including home in Greenbush lot 9 during her natural life with all household goods; at death of wife all property and as much of the personal property remaining to my children: Ellen Francis, Jesse, Keziah Baker, Madia Leasor, Elmer and Homer; property to be sold and proceeds distributed to above equally; Ex. to sell all my milling or other machinery or interests in such machinery and also all my lumber or any interests insuch and any personal property not provided for here with wife to have 1/3 and to children the remainder; on account of advancements made and debts now owing me by son John H. who is no w dec'd, I have purposely left him and his heirs out of any provisions or benefits and Ex. to cancel any or all debts due me from John H or from his adm. Signed 20 July 1899. Codicil -wife to have house and lot but if it thought best by she and Ex. to sell and reinvest money that may be done; income of all moneys on hand or on deposit belong to wife during her life and also income from my thashing outfit and from all other personal property; if this provision is not sufficient to meet her needs enough principle may be used to make her comfortable in her declining years. Ex. Elmer and Jesse Gifford. (they declined to serve). Signed 16 July 1903. Ella died 28 Feb 1914. Inventory by appraisers: J. H. Conger, W. F. Smalley, U. J. Poffenberger.

Ella Gifford, 2nd wife of Annuel Gifford, died 1914.
Obit:
“Gifford, Elizabeth (widow of Anual) of Westerville, OH, died 28 Feb, 1914, at the home of Charles Cooper in Greenbush where she was visiting. Formerly of Eaton, husband died there and she moved to Westerville. Children: Elmer of Cincinnati, Jesse of Westerville, Homer of Wapakoneta.
Buried Mound Hill. ER”

Lydia Gifford

davelifethoughts — 4 Mar 2007 10:39:56 GMT

Lokking for info on marriage, family of Lydia Gifford.

She was b ~ 1859, in Preble County, daughter of Annuel Gifford and Sarah Koontz(Coons)

Laura Minta Taylor - Alonzo Matix (Mattix) - possibly Thomas Lyons

nlynncar9 — 6 Mar 2007 3:21:32 GMT

I am looking for the marriage history of Laura Minta Taylor, born Sept of 1867 in Ohio (probably Preble County). I know she married Alonzo Matix (Mattix, Mattox) in 1885 (The Preble County District Library has a scanned copy of the marriage documents online.)

I believe that Laura Minta was remarried to a Thomas Lyons by 1920, but this is just a hunch, based on a story told to me by my great-aunt about her father's Aunt Minnie and Uncle Tom who owned a farm in Preble, Co., Ohio. The only aunt her father, William L. Taylor, had was Laura Minta Taylor, so I guessed that her nickname was "Minnie" from the middle name. I found a Laura M and Thomas Lyons living in Preble Co., Ohio in 1920 and 1930, the decade when my great-aunt would have gone there to visit them.

But then I found that Laura Minta Taylor married Alonzo Mattix (Matix) in 1885, so in order for these records to match, I need to verify Alonzo's death and Laura's remarriage.

Does anyone know anything?

Thanks, Lynn

FRENCHes prior to 1816 (besides Henry or Jacob)????

topnotchaok — 8 Feb 2007 8:39:13 GMT

Does anyone know of any FRENCHes that were in Preble county area prior to 1817 (except for Henry b.1785, & Jacob)?

Also interested in grave stones of FRENCHes for very early 1800s.

Thank you.

Donald A. French

Frazer/Frazier/Frasier - 1800-1850

SViehweg — 7 Feb 2007 2:32:57 GMT

Seeking info on the Frazer (var. sp.) who resided and are enumerated in the early census through 1850.

Mahalo!
S. Viehweg
www.viehweg.org

Brig. Gen. Henry FRENCH -- in Preble Co. in 1808

topnotchaok — 30 Jan 2007 5:40:36 GMT

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Brig. Gen. Henry FRENCH (b.1785 d.1850) was among the Founding Fathers of Sullivan Co. Indiana, which was created in 1816.

On Oct. 20, 1808 ... Henry married Ehster (Hester) Howard (Hayworth) there in the Preble Co. OH. area. It appears he had a brother as well that married an Elizabeth Howard in 1809 (Jacob).

It's my belief that Hester & her family had recently migrated to Ohio from around North Carolina then.

Reportedly she had brothers named Jeremiah & Micajah, which settled in Vigo Co. IN., bordering Sullivan Co. Indiana.

I noticed in Preble Co. online searchable records that Henry FRENCH paid taxes, at least in 1816 as I remember it. Also it showed that Henry & his brother Jacob bought property there in 1811 & 1812.

Their father is said to be a James FRENCH. And James brought his family over to America from Wales in 1801.
Henry FRENCH had two children born there, & six more in Indiana. His firstborn was James (b.Nov 1809), & then Margaret was born there (b.Oct 1811).

Now something I hope someone can help me to uncover is Henry's military status there. He apparently was quite involved I believe, in the Ohio military/militia before he settled in Indiana.
I also believe that when William Henry Harrison was using the best troops & military minds in America for the Battle of Tippecanoe, that this is what originally may have brought Henry to the Sullivan Co. IN. area to start with.

Gen. Henry FRENCH's troops were at the Big Turtle Creek Fort located inside Sullivan Co. Indiana, & this was in 1811 prior to the War of 1812. He later bought that fort & all the property around it.

Some info that I've seen suggests that during the War of 1812, Henry was serving out of Ohio, even though he had been in Indiana.

Surely there would be some Ohio military info (state info) supporting his involvement there????

Can anyone there assist me with this research? I have seen only one Henry FRENCH shown from Ohio in the War of 1812, & I bet that this was indeed him. However ... that's all that I've seen on that ... just a name.

It also seems that there might would be some Ohio military info that was prior to the War of 1812 as well.

Can anyone help me with info on FRENCHes or HOWARD's (HAYWORTH's) there around 1805 to 1816?
.
Thank you sooo much if anyone can help me on this.

Donald A. French

Kendrick/McWhinney/Bell

judyw0113 — 28 Jan 2007 10:35:27 GMT

From the publication "Indiana Genealogy" pg 178; (Articles appearing in the Indianapolis Sunday star, originally edited by Mrs. Harvey Morris. Cf. pref. Mounted newspaper clippings.)

KENDRICK Family. This was a Virginia family and went from there to Tennessee and then to Ohio, and it is certain that some of the later descendants went to Indianapolis. There were, at least, three sisters in the family. TEMPERANCE ANN KENDRICK, married MATTHEW MCWHINNEY and lived in Preble county, Ohio, ELIZABETH KENDRICK, married WILLIAM MCWHINNEY and lived in Preble county, Ohio. SARAH KENDRICK, married JOSEPH BELL in Blount county, Tennessee, in 1804, and after twenty five years the family also moved to Preble county, Ohio.
Information provided by E. G. Chapman, 4375 Wooddale avenue, Minneapolis, Minn.

KENDRICK family. Family record of the KENDRICK family, in the family Bible, now in possession of William M. Kendrick, 972 Middle drive, Woodruff Place, Indianapolis.

MARRIAGES
William Kendrick and Anne Taylor, Oct. 18, 1810.
Lavenia Kendrick and William Taylor, May 5, 1831.
John Kendrick and Lavina McWhinney, April 14, 1834.
Temperance Malvina Kendrick and Samuel Walker Holmes, May 11, 1837.
William Houston Kendrick and Janetta Meredith, March 19, 1842.

BIRTHS
William Kendrick, Jan 2, 1785
Anne Kendrick, March 15, 1789
James H. Kendrick, May 12, 1811.
John L. Kendrick, March 12, 1813.
William H. Kendrick, Dec. 21, 1815.
Mary Jane Kendrick, Nov. 24, 1816.
Temperence Kendrick, Nov. 17, 1817.
Osker Kendrick, Feb. 23, 1820.
Frankling Kendrick, Jan 16, 1822.
Susan Kendrick, Dec 21, 1824.
Wesley Kendrick, April 1, 1826.
Matthew Kendrick, Nov 21, 1830.
Stephen L. Kendrick, July 24, 1831.

DEATHS
Mary Jane Kendrick, Nov 26, 1816.
Frankling Kendrick, Oct. 27, 1823.
Susan Kendrick, April 9, 1827.
Matthew Kendrick, Oct 1, 1831.
Stephen L. Kendrick, Feb 26, 1843.
Wesley Kendrick Sept 27, 1850.
Anna Kendrick, Apr 16, 1852.
William Kendrick, Jul 10, 1857.
Oscar Kendrick, Mar 5, 1868.
Lavenia Kendrick Fryar, Dec 6, 1885.
William H. Kendrick, Nov. 26, 1899.
William Kendrick and his wife Anne or Anna W. Kendrick are buried in the old Shiloh cemetery, near the Indiana state line, close to the village of New Westville, O.
Information provided by E. C. Chapman, 4375 Wooddale avenue, Minneapolis, Minn.

W. William Greenfield

JosephLaflin — 13 Jan 2007 5:42:28 GMT

my great grandmother was Frances (Fanny) Greenfield, daughter of William and Sarah Jane Greenfield. She married George W. Laflin in butler county Ohio in 1878. They had six children, the youngest was my grandfather, Arthur Willim Laflin, born in 1890. I wish I could add more info concerning tying William to John T. I will keep searching.

Samuel and Mary Reeve

davelifethoughts — 26 Dec 2006 11:17:28 GMT

We believe our g-grandfather, Fred Baker, was raised by Samuel and Mary Reeve of Preble County.
Our records show that Fred was an orphan from NY, who was sent to a caring family in Ohio.

1870, Sommers Township, Preble County Ohio census:
Samuel Reeve, 43, b OH, farmer
w, Mary, 36, b NY
Frederick, 8, b NY

LDS records show Samuel Reeve married Mary Ann Colbow, 13 Feb 1858, in Preble County. In census, Mary is shown born NY. Possibley a link to Fred Baker parents.

1880, Preble County Ohio census:
Samuel Reeve, 53, b OH, parents b NJ/NJ, farmer
w, Mary A, 46, b NY, parents born NY/PA
Frederick Baker, 17, b NY, parents birthplace not shown
George Buttworth, 78, b England, father-in-law, occupation weaver

Any info about this family would be appreciated.

Fred Baker married Kizziah Gifford Aug 1883.

Lane Family- Preble Co. Ohio- early 1800's

kin — 6 Dec 2006 6:43:47 GMT

I am looking for information regarding the LANE family who resided in Preble Co. Ohio in the early 1800's. One known child, Hesterann Lane, b. 1813 Preble Co. Ohio. I am sure they had additional children and mentioned as a possibility is an Elvira Lane, b. abot 1807.

Any information greatfully accepted.

Thank you,
kin
kin_skr@yahoo.com

Long Family Gratis, Somer

HerbOuellette — 12 Dec 2006 8:46:55 GMT

In the 1850 census we find in Preble County Ohio JOHN LONG
born in VIRGINIA in about 1804, and Wife MARGARET ? born in
OHIO in about 1812.

The couple has the following children. William 19, Margaret 14, John 7, Nancy 10/12, and Jacob 19.

Who were the parents of John Long Sr.
What was the maiden name of Margaret his wife, and her family.
Was John Long Jr. the same John Long who married Susan Conarroe in Butler County Ohio in 1866, and then moved to
Carroll County Indiana?

Jonathan Mason (m. 1833) Sereny Shoemaker

Masontree — 27 Nov 2006 2:40:44 GMT

Name: MASON, JONATHAN
Spouse: SHOEMAKER, SERENY
Marriage Date: 18 Aug 1833
County: Preble
State: Ohio
Source: "Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900" on Ancestry.com

I am not related, just sharing information.

Michael Mason (m. 1830) Sarah Bowman

Masontree — 27 Nov 2006 2:47:53 GMT

Name: MASON, MICHAEL
Spouse: BOWMAN, SARAH
Marriage Date: 1 Jul 1830
County: Preble
State: Ohio
Source: "Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900" on Ancestry.com

I am not related, just sharing information.

Elizabeth Brower (family to Preble Co 1800)

tedgenese — 19 Nov 2006 1:53:48 GMT

I'm hoping to determine the siblings of Elizabeth (daughter of David Brower and Mary Unger). Previous message from Charles Hart stated they had 6 children.
One of them Henry born circa 1790? I have the 1838 Brower family Bible from my line with handwritten births, deaths and marriage dates (Henry born 1790 and his wife Anna born 1794). This couple apparently had only one child (?) Aaron Brower who married Polly Beall/Bell.

Dailey, Williams, Malone, Collins, Parrish, Smith, Thrower, Hays & Mize

kin — 13 Nov 2006 9:34:56 GMT

William Dailey, Sr. of Brunswick Co. Virginia, in his last Will and Testament, dated 26 January 1778, leaves items to his following family members.

Brunswick County, Virginia

Wife- Frances Dailey (wid).m. Joseph Williams, 25 May 1789-George Malone sec.
(After William’s death, Frances married Joseph Williams)
Dau- Elizabeth Dailey m. George Malone, 26 June 1777
Dau- Molly Dailey
Dau- Pattey Dailey
Son- William Dailey
Son- Dennis Dailey m. Mildred Smith, 7 Aug 1788- Theopilous Harrison-sec
Son- Benjamin Dailey m. Sally Mize 22 January 1787, Lunenburg Co. VA
Son- Arthur Dailey m. Jane Parrish, 24 April 1797- Thomas Parrish sec

Bourbon Co. Kentucky
Son- Edmund Dailey m. Sarah (Sally) May Hays (Hayes) in 1796

1796 Bourbon Co. Kentucky Tax lists; Arthur, Dennis, Edmond and William Dailey.
1797 Bourbon Co. Kentucky tax lists; Dennis and William Dailey.

Preble Co. Ohio
1805- Edmund Dailey and family moves to Preble Co. Ohio

1820 Federal Census Shows
William and Dennis Dailey, one name listed after the other, living in Preble Co. Ohio

Benjamin Dailey also receives his American Rev. Pension in Preble Co. Ohio.

Can anyone add, correct or enlighten me on this family or families they married into. Your time is appreciated.

Regards,
kin_skr@yahoo.com

William Winning - Date of Death

jillmiclean — 13 Nov 2006 5:39:57 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for a death date or cemetery listing for William Winning. He was born Abt. 1798 in Virginia and died between 1850 & 1852 in Preble or Darke Co.

His second wife was Elizabeth Fraze whom he married on 26 Nov 1840 in Preble Co., Ohio.

He was last seen on the 1850 Preble Co. census and his wife Elizabeth goes on to marry Samuel Mikesell on 31 May 1852.

I am a Winning family researcher and have been trying to tie William Winning to my line for quite some time now. Any info on William would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Jill

kinneman family

LovaOverholts10 — 11 Sep 2006 3:52:07 GMT

Looking for any info on the kinneman family of somers twp, richard married and moved to indiana. I was wondering if anyone has any info on his siblings. Rachel Kinnaman married Moses Davis in Washington C. , Kyand lived in Somers Twp alsso.Thought their might be a connection between these individuals. Lova

LEONARD/LARIMER/BAUEREISS FAMILIES

Artemis70 — 26 Jul 2003 1:15:49 GMT

Maude Larimer m. Fred Leonard 1905, lived in College Corner, Preble CO. when I visited in mid 1940's. Fred died 1954, Maude 1955. Children: Paul, died as infant, Ted b. 1909 d. ?; Margaret b. 1916 m. Ralph Bauereiss, no known children. Both died in Hamilton, Butler Co. 1991 and 1996 respectively, where at one time they owned a restaurant.
Looking for any Bauereiss children, burial places of Fred, Maude Leonard, probably College Corner, Margaret & Ralph Bauereiss, maybe College Corner, but probably Hamilton, OH. Any help appreciated. Thanks

Lybrook/Shurte

nicenonya2 — 15 Sep 2006 4:38:22 GMT

joseph house

LovaOverholts10 — 11 Sep 2006 3:47:26 GMT

I'am looking for any info for joseph house who married mary overholtz in 1867 in preble county in 1867. Lova

1896 COPE-GRIFFITH help please

Cap'n John — 26 Aug 2006 6:09:01 GMT

Hello all,

Although they were from the Philadelphia, Pa. area, I recently discovered that my paternal Grandparents apparently eloped and were married in Camden per a Norristown Pa. newspaper announcement 2 weeks later:
"John F. Cope & Mame Griffith, m. 02 January, 1896 in Camden, Ohio"

Can SKS advise me where to write & cost for obtaining a copy of this marriage record, please (or perhaps do a lookup?!?!)

TIA!!

Cap'n John

Johnson Family/Lookups

Rosalie Adkins — 28 Aug 2006 3:57:08 GMT

Hello !
I'm not certain if any info can be found on the Johnson Family,but if anyone can help me on this search,all help
appreciated.

William & Mary (McCarty) Johnson - Births: ? Deaths: ?
Marriage: ?
Not certain on how many children were born to this family.Not
certain if the Johnson Family resided in the area ?

Martha E. Johnson - Daughter of William & Mary Johnson
Birth: Possibly July / 1881 College Corner,Ohio
Death: Unknown at this time !

Martha - 1st Marriage: Unknown Ralston
2nd Marriage: Joseph Wesley Hurry
Joseph & Martha - Marriage: December 14,1907
VanWert,Ohio VanWert Cty.
Note: Martha was listed as being 26 years of age in July of
1907,thus giving me the above listed birth date. She was listed
as being born in College Corner,Ohio.
Martha's middle name is Ellen,pretty certain of this fact.

I've tried to find the Johnson Family & Martha's marriage to
the unknown Ralston on census records,not having any luck.

If any info can be found on this Johnson Family or Martha's
1st marriage,please let me know !!
I posted this same message on the Butler County board,
since College Corner was listed in both counties.

Thanks for Any/All Help !

Rosie
My Contact Info:
Rosalie Adkins
1301 N. Cherry
Hartford City,Indiana 47348
E-mail: cherokeerose70@hotmail.com

Preble's Pride Magazine

Judith_62002 — 8 Sep 2006 4:38:12 GMT

I would appreciate it if someone could tell me if issues of Preble's Pride are available for research at the library in Preble County. This magazine was published by the Preble County Genealogical Society.

Thanks very much,
Judith

Cemetery Lookup for LOW

BruceBond72 — 23 Jul 2006 12:42:09 GMT

Would appreciate a lookup at Pottenger Family Cemetery, Somers Twp. for graves of Robert & Elizabeth (Huffman) LOW. Both died about 1846, but need dates of b & d on both. Advise any cost. Thanks.

Giffords

David Hamilton — 29 Jul 2006 11:54:59 GMT

Have info on Giffords of Preble County and their ancestry

Annuel Gifford(1835/OH-1906/OH) first married Sarah Koontz(183?/OH-1874/OH), second married Ellen Owens in 1876
Children of Annuel and Sarah:
s, Jessie, b 1861
s, William, b 1863
d, Keziah, b 1866
d, Madie, b 1870
children of Annuel and Ellen:
s, Elmer, b 1877
s, Owen, b 1886

William and Elizabeth Koontz(Koons, Coons)

David Hamilton — 12 Aug 2006 7:18:22 GMT

Looking for ancestry/siblings/children of William Koontz, believed born in VA ~1806. Maybe PA

William married an Elizabeth, last name unknown, probably in Ohio.

They are shown as William and Elizabeth Coons in Madison Twsp, Butler County Ohio in 1850 census. Daughter Sarah(our gggrandmother) was shown age 13 in their household.

In 1870 census they are shown as William and Elizabeth Koons, living in Preble County Ohio not two houses from daughter Sarah and her husband Annuel Gifford

Cokefair obituary/death date

JanFreeman64 — 2 Aug 2006 4:07:57 GMT

I am looking for the death date, burial location and a possible obituary for Della Alvora Silver Cokefair b. 1-7-1866 in Madison Co., IN. I believe she died in Preble County Ohio, sometime after 1936.
Her husband was Charles B. Cokefair b. 1857, d. 11-03-1936 in Eaton, Preble County.
I have the obituary for him but have been unable to locate either a death date or obit for her.
Anyone else researching this family that can help?
Thanks in advance.

TRACING GR. GRANDMOTHER

j_mazzochi — 6 Mar 2002 2:28:10 GMT

Looking for parents of REBECCA J. HART born 10 April 1839 in Ohio. Think her parents coulb be SILAS HART/HANNAH ESLINGER of Preble county, Ohio. Any help idenifying gr. gr. grands will be greatly appreciated.
THANK YOU, Joyce

Willaim Burk wife Mary Brown of Preble Co., OH

JoBennett28 — 8 Jul 2006 2:52:26 GMT

Does anyone have any info on the parents of Willaim Burk? His wife was Mary Brown, they were married September 23, 1840 in Preble Co., OH. Did Willaim Burk and his wife remain in Preble Co., OH? I need Birth Dates, Death Dates, and burial place.

Thanks for any info,
jo bennett
jobennett4321@hotmail.com

Hopewell Cemetery

galelibe46169861572 — 29 Aug 2004 3:11:04 GMT

In my research of the Hopewell Cemetery, I am finding a few names I am having a bit of trouble IDing. I am going to periodically post in hopes someone out there is related or can help me.

Preble County Cemetery - Hopewell
Page 41
Row 32

Buried between Paxton and Caldwell

MONTEITH, in memory of Jane died Apr. 27 1873 aged 47 years

What I have found out. Born-1826 (if reading of the stone is correct)
Searched all ceneus with ancestry.com - No Jane Monteith (or soundex spelling) in Preble county 1870
In 1880 living with Jane Campbell 56 is Robert MONTETH 18 Jane Campbell's Uncle born in Iowa or Indiana. Also in the household is Martha Monteth aged 30 born Ireland Jane's second cousin.

I have found there was a Robert John Monteth was born in Preble County Ohio 20 July 1861 to John and Nancy (Garver) MONTEITH who were married in Union County Indiana 22 March 1860

I have no idea if Jane is related to Robert or Martha. Anyone who would know of Jane MONTEITH or MONTETH I would appreciate knowing who she is. Anyone giving information will be credited.

Thank you very much.
Karen Coffey ucheritage@hotmail.com

The Quest Continues to Identify everyone in the cemetery.

Hamilton

MelissaAZiegler — 10 Jul 2005 3:25:59 GMT

Researching the family of Alexander Hamilton who moved to Preble Co. Ohio around 1810 from South Carolina. Alexander had at least 5 children: Samuel married to Jane Smith, Isarel married to Jane Stevenson, John married to Elizabeth, Jane married to Samuel Bell, and ___(could be Nancy) married to John Miller. Alexander died in 1817. He was a founding elder of Hopewell AR Presbyterian Church in Morning Sun, Ohio. Many of the family are buried in Hopewell Cemetery Alexander is buried there but no record in the Hopewell CEmetery book. John and Elizabeth moved to Morning Sun, Iowa around 1841. Seeking any information on this family. Brown, Bell, Ramsey, McQuiston, Pinkerton, etc. married with this family.
Thank you for your kind assistance.
Melissa Ziegler

Martha Brock b. 1843 OH

marydempsey40 — 23 Jun 2006 12:29:57 GMT

Looking for information on Martha Brock, b. 1843 in OH, likely Preble County. In 1850, she is living with Hezekiah and Mary Phillips.

Thanks alot for any help.
Mary

Nancy Graves Settle Adkins Lookup

Roxanne — 5 Jun 2006 12:01:20 GMT

I need a death/obit lookup for Nancy Graves Settle Adkins who died in Preble county on April 12, 1893. Could anyone tell me where to write to get a copy of her death certficate? any advice much appreciated.

carico

Nikki coelho — 16 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any info concerning John Carico, (his parents...Albert and Elizibeth Lucenbarry Carico). John was married to Lilian Thompson Carico. They lived in Camden, Ohio (Preble county). John was born April 11, 1895, and died Feb 1966. His parents were possibly related to Tilo or Alex Carico. maybe Brothers or grandparent????

I am also looking for Alvah Howard, whom was married to hazel havens Howard in the same Preble county. No info to be found. Please notify me If I can help anyone or vice versa. Thank You Nikki (Nikki_c11@yahoo.com)

Burroughs and Alloways marriage

@@pperry@dotnet.com — 2 May 2006 10:18:07 GMT

I am looking for info on Valorous Burroughs. He is a brother to my great grandfather, Eugene Burroughs. They were born in Delaware, Delaware, OH but I found a marriage record in Preble County for Valorous and Sadie Alloways. Valorous is with his family on the 1880 census (5 yrs old) but I can't seem to locate him anywhere else. William Alloways is the person who signed the marriage license application but I don't know how he is related to Sadie - father, brother or uncle. I can't seem to find the Alloways family either. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Abraham Closser/Elizabeth Lippincott descendants

meghanrowan — 29 Apr 2006 2:27:25 GMT

Seeking information and descendants of Abraham Closser (1800-1844) and Elizabeth Lippincott (1794-1857). They married in Butler County in 1829 and had 3 daughters:
1 Mary Hannah (1835-1909) married James B Cohee in 1852 Butler County -- had 6 children: Ohio, Mary, Morris, Franklin, William, and James (this is my line)
2 Athalia Elizabeth (1833-1870) married William Harshman in 1857 in Preble County. They had 5 children: Bird, Dove, Rudolph, Susan, and Athalia. William married Alice Brumbaugh following Athalia's death and moved to Lee County, Iowa.
3 Delinah Sarah (1835 - aft 1880) married Jesse G Marshall bef 1859. They had 5 children: Homer, James, Clara, Alva and Mahlon.
The Cohees and Marshalls moved to Boone/Clinton County area around 1860 but returned to the Preble County area.
Looking for info on the Harshman and Marshall families and descendants.

Abraham Flagg married Sarah Huffman

haymondhome — 29 Apr 2006 10:01:11 GMT

Abraham Flagg married Sarah Huffman on 11 Nov 1823 in Preble Co., OH.

Who were their parents? Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks
Kathi

Need verification look-up for Evans marriage

janet scott — 18 Apr 2006 1:43:03 GMT

Preble County index lists James Evans marriage to Rachael Elliott as dated 21 April 1842, but transcription on other site says 21 Apr 1852. Would appreciate look-up to verify. Thanks Janet