Richland - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Samuel Sipe Bricker, Shelby,Mansfield, OH

maggieghormley — 3 Oct 2008 6:15:13 GMT

I am looking for the Descendants of Isaac Bricker (1823-1889) and Caroline Sipe (1837 - 1920) of Richland Co., Ohio, and Shelby, Ohio. There were 15 children including the family names: Hartman, Pittenger, Kosloff, Kuhn, Wilson, Tafoya, Koontz, Miller, Lowmiller, Shaffer, Pratt, Ford, Winch, Jaminson, Barnes, Loughborough,Freeland,Martin Welsh, Ward, Lewis, Jones,Clark, Hartnett, Mowery,Sindel, Theiss, Kilburn and more. I have lots of photos of the original 15.

Shearer family in Shelby area 1850--

CindiShearer — 2 Oct 2006 2:37:01 GMT

Is anyone researching the family of Peter Shearer (1809-1882) and Elizabeth Schneck (1805-1880)? They moved to Richland Co. from York Co, PA in the late 1840s and remained there until their deaths.

Their children all married in Richland Co and were:
Lydia b. 1831 in PA mar. William Abbott
Henry b. 1832 mar. Deliah Spealman (my ancestors)
Joseph b 1835 in PA mar. Mary Sheriff
John J. b.1836 in PA mar. Emilene Feighner
Elizabeth b 1839 mar. Henry J Bricker & John Shaffer
William b 1841 in PA mar. Sarah E. ?
Levi b 1844 in PA died in CW prison 1864
David b. 1846 in PA mar. Elvina Cooper

Elizabeth's father Henry Schneck moved to Richland Co and is buried there, but I haven't been able to find Peter's family of origin or siblings. Peter's obit might be helpful, but the Marvin library said that paper is missing. He died 20 March 1882.

Any help with this family would be greatly appreciated!

Jacob Smith SWITZER

DaveJohnson427 — 31 Aug 2008 5:10:13 GMT

Jacob Smith SWITZER, b 23 July 1857 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, d 10 Mar 1941 Shelby, Ohio. He was m c 1883 to Elizabeth, b Mar 1865 Canada. They lived at New Philadelphia, Ohio (1900), Sharon, Ohio (1910) and Norwalk, Ohio (1920, 1930). Their children were: Alice (b 1887, m 1909 Halmer D. Shreffler), Ralph (b 1893) and Mabel (b 1897).
I am trying to find Elizabeth's maiden name - she may be a member of a family I am researching - BURTCH.

campbell family

JeannieMiller46 — 29 Jan 2003 1:50:37 GMT

Am looking for info on a campbell family living in Bellville in the 1800's. John Campbell had a flour or grist mill and he had a son named John Blanchard Campbell married to Flora Wilkinson ( I think) He later came to Calif in the 1860's. Any info would be most helpful John B. also had a brother named James.

Thompson's of Richland County

SStamperYoumans — 12 Sep 2008 8:49:20 GMT

Hi,
Seeking info from any Thompson researcher who might have info on the following Isaac Thompson, who was married in Richland County:

1. ISAAC THOMPSON was born Abt. September 23, 1809 in OH, and died May 08, 1883. He married LUCINDA FERRELL February 05, 1835 in Richland County, Ohio, daughter of JAMES FERREL and ELIZABETH. She was born Abt. September 29, 1812 in PA, and died October 24, 1876 in Mississinawa Twp. Darke County, OH.

More About ISAAC THOMPSON and LUCINDA FERRELL:
Marriage: February 05, 1835, Richland County, Ohio

Children of ISAAC THOMPSON and LUCINDA FERRELL are:
i. MARY THOMPSON, b. May 18, 1837, Darke County, OH; d. August 10, 1917, Wayne Twp., Jay County, IN.
ii. SARAH ANN THOMPSON, b. June 19, 1841, OH; d. November 08, 1917, Goshen, Elkhart County, IN; m. JOHN B. BRANT, February 17, 1866, Darke County, OH; b. 1839; d. February 24, 1912, Eden Twp., La Grange County, IN.

iii. ANDREW JACKSON THOMPSON, b. 1842; d. 1889; m. MARY DELILAH SCOTT, February 23, 1868, Henry County, OH; b. Abt. 1846, OH; d. September 29, 1878, Mississinawa Twp, Darke County, OH.

iv. REUBEN H. THOMPSON, b. 1845; d. 1873, New Pittsburg Cemetery, Jackson Twp, Randolph CO, IN; m. LYDIA JAMES.
v. EZEKIEL THOMPSON, b. October 08, 1848, OH; d. December 10, 1914, Goshen, Elkhart County, IN.
vi. REBECCA J. THOMPSON, b. August 14, 1851, IN; d. September 12, 1911, Henry County, OH; m. (1) WILLIAM ADAMS, June 07, 1873, Darke County, OH; m. (2) MICHAEL C. MURPHY, March 30, 1911.

vii. HARRIETT THOMPSON, b. Abt. November 14, 1853, OH; d. November 16, 1872.

THanks,
Suzanne

stuck on Grandfather

bumpie22 — 11 Sep 2008 6:01:43 GMT

My Grandfather was Floyd Franklin Dent, his mother was Mary Alice Cotter and father was Vernon Jacob Dent, this is where I am lost. I have some further information on my great-grandmothers side but info stops at Vernon. Anyone in Richland Co. can help me, or any other Dent leads that include Vernon or Floyd?

CLEVER family, Richland Co., OH

libraryelf — 19 Jul 2005 3:35:13 GMT

Searching for connections to the CLEVER family of Richland County, Ohio. My husband's great-grandmother was Golda/Goldie Geraldine CLEVER, born 1881 in Richland, who married John Albert PETERSON in Milwaukee, WI, in 1898. Goldie and John are shown in the 1910 US census living in Chicago, with 5 children, all born in Illinois; the oldest, Blanche, is already 10 years old. Other children were John Jr. (age 8, my husband's grandfather); Mildred (6); Roy O. (4); and Walter G. (not recorded). Goldie's parents were William Garrison CLEVER and Alberta "Birdie" SMITH; William's parents were John CLEVER and Harriet Amelia ANDREWS. John's parents were John CLEVER and Mary STRICKLER. And I can go back at least two more generations (thanks to the generosity of another researcher), if anyone is interested in further details. We would welcome any clues or connections.

Hugenroth, Moore

Sue Buzzard — 5 Sep 2008 4:12:33 GMT

Looking for connection to the family of Rolland and Agnes Hugenroth Moore who were living in Sharon, Richand Co., Ohio in the 1920's. They had the following children: Joseph A, Thomas B, and Theresa.
In 1930 they were living in Shelby, Richland, Ohio and had Joseph, Thomas, Elaina, Ruth, Katherine and William.
Agnes died April 1987 in Shelby, Ohio.

Edwin Oliver TOWNSEND - died 1945

Lace_Lynch — 5 Sep 2008 12:25:02 GMT

Funeral services for Edwin Oliver Townsend, 76, of Mansfield (Ohio) owner of the W. C. Townsend Co. Main street, were held at the family residence on Park avenue, West in Mansfield.

Mr. Townsend died Wednesday, at Morton Plant hospital, Clearwater, Florida, where he had been a patient for three weeks. Mr. Townsend's son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Dann, Jr of 2437 Oakwood avenue, were called to Florida when he became seriously ill and were there at the time of his death.

Mr. Townsend is survived by his daughter, a grandson, Harry Oliver Townsend Dann, both of Oakwood avenue; and two cousins, Harry Townsend of Culbertson avenue and Mrs. Rufus. C.(Harriet Townsend) Burton of 1425 Blue avenue. The late Charles O. Culver and O. N. (Orville Nulton) Townsend were also cousins. His wife, Mary, died in November of 1943.

Zanesville Times Signal, Zanesville, Ohio
Sunday April 23, 1945

Seeking any further information concerning Edward Oliver Townsend. Where was he buried? Thank you.

Richland
Muskingum

family bible

mcarterj — 3 Sep 2008 11:49:34 GMT

looking for the family of,Herbert n Stone,he married a Helen Gaisford in 1892,the surnames in the bible are Race/stone/mcfarland/smith/gaisford??? jim in ky

Looking for info on John Steele in Shelby, Richland Co.

quinndub — 3 Jun 2008 8:45:00 GMT

I am looking for the names of the parents of John Steele of Shelby. He is around 50ish and still living in the Shelby area. His mom's name is Mary and she is also living in the Shelby area, I am really trying to find her maiden name, I know her last name was Hicks for awhile, and now it is back to Steele. I don't know the name of his father either. Any info would be appreciated!

Robert Pendry & Elizabeth Duncan

LibbyGene1 — 3 Jul 2001 2:26:46 GMT

Looking for any info on Robert Pendry born 20 Feb 1787 (where?) died 21 Jan 1859 Crawford Co OH. He was married (where? when?) to Elizabeth Duncan born 10 Oct 1790 (where?) died 13 Sep 1843 Richland Co OH. Their son James J Pendry was born 25 Jan 1823 (where?) in NY died 18 Mar 1894 Loveland CO & married Jane Andrews in Richland Co OH on 3 Dec 1846. Any clues on Robert & Elizabeth's parents, dates & places would be very much appreciated.

Harold Funston

godlymom05 — 1 Jul 2008 7:57:02 GMT

I am searching for information on my Grandfather, Harold Funston. He was born in or near Mansfield, OH somewhere around 1900. He died around January of 1950 in a magic accident. He was married to Mabel Kountz somewhere in Ohio, probably near Cincinnati or Cuyahoga Falls. They had three children, Ronald, Robert and Wanita.

Harold traveled with Blackstone the Magician and was set to appear in the NY Worlds fair in the 40's that never happened. He was also listed in the Guiness Book of World records for something. We have never been able to substantiate this from Guiness.
Harold's parents were John and Nettie Funston. Nettie was a Bloomfield either before or after she married John. She did come to the marriage with a son. But that son was adopted by John.

Another marker for this family is that John's marriage to a divorce or widow whatever Nettie was. Brought some sort of scandal to the Funstons of Mansfield, OH. They are tight-lipped and I could use some help in shedding light on Harold and his family.

Our family was also in possession of a dagger that was supposed to belong to General Funston during his Philippine campaign. It has since has disappeared.
You see, lots of mystery here. Help please.

McClure Cabin bicentennial - Bellville

marwelmer — 29 Aug 2008 5:53:35 GMT

Hello:
A sign commemorating the bicentennial of the McClure cabin will be placed on its site this fall
with a tentative date of unveiling Oct. 11. This is being sponsored by Jefferson Township, Bellville and the Bellville-Jefferson Township Historical Society. Descendants of James, Thomas and Samuel McClure and Jonathan Oldfield are welcome. Please let me know if you would like further information and feel free to share my email address with all others interested.

Peggy Mershon, editor
The Bellville Star
107 Main St., Bellville, OH 44813
419-886-2291

Mahala Bell (Billman) Belsterli

JHardy2870 — 27 Aug 2008 10:46:24 GMT

I need help finding the mother of Mahala. She was born in Allen Co., Indiana to George Billman in 1873. She married Henry Belsterli and resided in Shelby, Richland Co., Ohio. She is in the 1900-10-20-30 census. I have found no marriage record for her yet. Any help appreciated.
Jeannine Hardy

Linn/Whisler Cemetery, Franklin Twp.

brubach — 17 Aug 2008 1:46:44 GMT

Can anyone help me find the Linn/Whisler cemetery? I've been to the location where I believe it is, and there are cornfields everywhere. I spoke to two people who said they have lived in the area all their lives, but could not help me. Maybe I need to go in the spring when I can see better.

I'd like to know if there are markers on the graves, too.

I am looking for a woman in California, and would like to help her find her family.

Ellen Riley

saichamb_1 — 30 Jul 2008 10:00:50 GMT

I'm looking for information about my G-G Grandmother Ellen Riley. Ellen was born in Mansfield Feb. 15, 1835. Her father was John Riley who was born in Dublin Ireland. Ellen (sometimes listed as Mary Ellen) married my G-G Grandfather Henry Chamberlain. She died in Linn County Iowa.
Can anyone tell me her mothers name, mothers birth and death years.

herricks/herrigs in bellville

lovesreeses — 16 Jul 2008 12:57:02 GMT

hi
i am researching herricks in bellville it has been awhile since i posted just thought i would renew the name on the site.
john herrick, howard herrick, clifford herrick, forrest herrick, william herrick.
also i am looking for photo of john herrick tomb marker in the old german cemetery if anyone knows where this is please reply
beth (herrick) taylor
michigan city indiana

John Gearhart b. 12/1876

bkbarraclough — 11 Jul 2008 4:39:51 GMT

Seeking info on John Gearhart born 1876 in Mifflin Co., PA., son of Samuel Jackson and Mattie (Runk) Gearhart.
In May 1939, John was living in Shelby, Ohio and returned to Mifflin County for the funeral of his sister.
I don't know his wife's name, but the article in the local newspaper said he and his daughter Pearl attended the funeral.
Any info appreciated.

Ray, Palmer D. and family

JaneDey_Vincent — 30 Jun 2008 5:23:03 GMT

Would like to contact any family or friends of the above family last known to reside at 1666 Olive Ln or Rd. in Mansfield.
He was bn Dec, 1919 in Jefferson Co.,Tn.
Thank you, Jane

Zellner Family

ericusg — 28 Jun 2008 10:36:48 GMT

I'm looking for anyone who might be researching a family named Zellner. My grandfather was Harry W. Zellner who lived in Mansfield all his life (1873-1958) He was the son of George W. Zellner (1841-1918) who ran a harness shop in Mansfield in the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries. George was the son of Daniel Zellner (1811-1877) of Monroe Township who was a farmer. My mother was Martha Zellner (1910-2002)who came to Toledo, Ohio to take a teaching job and married my father James E. Schaal (1904-1973). They lived for for 34 years in Maumee, Ohio and then retired to an apartment in Toledo.

Verla Jean Piatt Cline Obit Request

xXxVickieLee778 — 28 Jun 2008 2:06:02 GMT

Verla Jean Piatt Cline passed away 12/23/2007 , She is listed with the Snyder Funeral Home, Bellville, Ohio.
I have seen a short obit, but would like the full obit that lists family members, any help is appreciated, I have emailed the Funeral Home but did not receive an answer.
Thank You Very much,
Vickie

Henry Eller

Bill Jackson — 26 Mar 2002 2:43:57 GMT

I am looking for information on Henry Eller. He died January 22, 1897 and was buried in The Adario Cemetery, Richland County, Ohio. He had a daughter Mary Melissa Eller Born Abt 1860 in Richland County married Elisha Hammond March 23 1880 and died 1891 and was buried in The Adario Cemetery. Henry also had a son John Eller Born November 18, 1850 and died November 29, 1909 and was buried in The Adario Cemetery. I have been to the Cemetery several times I can find john Eller's grave but can not locate Mary Eller Hammond and Henry Eller's Grave Does anybody have any information on this family if so I sure could use the information.Who would have the burial records for The Adario Cemetery.

Obit Lookup for Ernest W. Jones - 27 Jan 2008

drdx — 24 May 2008 3:26:13 GMT

Looking for an Obit that appeared Jan 27, 2008 in the Mansfield News Journal. The following is all the News Journal will display for free:

Ernest W. Jones Sun Jan 27, 2008

Born July 23, 1918, in Mansfield, he was the son of Leo Q. and Lola (Harter) Jones. Ernest graduated from Mansfield Senior High in 1936. He retired from the Post Office after 35 years of service an...

Redd - Painter challenge #1: Frederick Co., Virginia & Richland Co., Ohio

EPainter8305 — 11 May 2008 4:56:04 GMT

John Painter (1775-1860), a son of John Painter and Susannah Stratton, was born and grew up in Frederick County, Virginia. He is reported to have married twice. His second wife, Rachel Redd, daughter of George Redd and Rachel Fawcett, is reasonably well documented, as are their 12 children. There is an 1808 marriage record for John and Rachel #2, and ensuing Quaker disciplinary actions against Rachel, her father, and John’s brother Robert. [A]

John Painter’s first wife is the challenge. John Painter and Rachel Redd, probable daughter of Andrew Redd and Elizabeth Hollingsworth, may have been married in the mid- or late-1790s. Yet there is no surviving marriage record, nor does there seem to be any original document that mentions Rachel #1 specifically. The couple reportedly had five sons. Nothing is known of two of them, reportedly Lawrence and Washington, except their names. For the remaining three sons, reportedly Jacob, Andrew, and Ephraim, no known document links them to their parents nor to each other.

About the closest item of proof that Rachel Redd #1 existed and married a Painter is the 1818 will of Andrew Redd of Frederick County, Virginia. He directed: “to my grandson Ephraim Painter one hundred and fifty dollars to be paid to him by my executor when he arrives at the age of twenty one years.” Ephraim clearly was not a son of Andrew Redd’s daughter Elizabeth (also mentioned in the will) who married in 1799 Isaac Painter (a first cousin of John Painter). Ephraim did not migrate to Ohio with his father and Rachel #2 around 1812. Instead, Epraim probably grew up in his grandfather’s household; was married and died in Frederick County.

The late Harold Painter included in “The Painter Family” (1975) the following biographical sketch of his grandfather, Nelson William Painter, from Mark A. McGruder, “History of Pettis County, Missouri” (Topeka Historical Publishing Co., 1919), p. 688.

“NELSON PAINTER…a son of Hamilton and Matilda (Grub) Painter. Hamilton was born in Virginia and was a son of John Painter.
“John Painter was twice married and both his first and second wives strangely bore the maiden name of Rachel Red, although they were not related. To both of his marriages were born 17 children.”

Nelson William Painter was born 23 August 1838 in Richland County, Ohio, presumably on the Painter family’s farm in Perry Township. He lived with or near his paternal grandparents John and Rachel #2, and was enumerated in the same household with them in the 1850 census. He moved to Missouri in 1860, the year John passed away, was a Union soldier, and returned to Richland County in 1865-66, while Rachel #2 was still living. Nelson himself was living when his biographical sketch was published, and almost certainly provided the information, which seems to be very reliable.

While indicating nothing of the existence of Rachel #1, Hazel M. Kendall, “This Book Records the Descendants of William Gregg the Friend Immigrant to Delaware 1682…” (Anderson, Indiana: 1944), p. 146, indicated that John Painter’s marriage to Rachel #2 was his second marriage. “…John Painter 1775-1860 Richland Co. Ohio (m. (2) Rachel Redd 1781-1862 prob. dau. of George Redd m. 1781 Rachel Fawcett…” In this same paragraph, however, there is information missing, questionable, or wrong.

EEP

[A] Marriage license: John Painter & Rachel Redd, 2 Jun 1808, Frederick Co., Virginia; Lewis Chastain, minister. "Frederick County, Virginia, Marriages," Eliza Timberlake Davis, ed. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1973), p. 57. Chastain, a Methodist minister, also performed the marriage ceremony for John's first cousin Abraham Painter in 1807.

3 Jul 1809: Rachel (Redd) Painter, "Married out [of discipline]--testimony signed against and referred back to [Hopewell] Women's Mtg." (Joint Committee of Hopewell Friends, "Hopewell Friends History, 1734-1934, Frederick County, Virginia" (Strasburg, Virginia: Shenandoah Publishing House, Inc., 1936), p. 525.)

4 Sep 1809: Robert Painter and George Redd disowned by Hopewell for "Attending a wedding accomplished contrary to discipline." (Joint Committee of Hopewell Friends, "Hopewell Friends History, 1734-1934, Frederick County, Virginia" (Strasburg, Virginia: Shenandoah Publishing House, Inc., 1936), p. 515.)

Cross posted to: Painter; Redd; Frederick County, Virginia; and Richland County, Ohio message boards.

William E. Carothers Obit Needed...

JulsGo — 9 May 2008 9:27:30 GMT

Looking for help obtaining on obituary for William Edgar Carothers. He died 24 Jan 1990 in Shelby, Richland County...

Any help would be greatly appreciated...

Juls

Joseph Neal - Richland County OH

quinndub — 30 Apr 2008 3:04:10 GMT

I am looking for information on Joseph Neal born around 1818 in JAckson, Richland County, OH. I don't know much about him except that it appears he spent his entire life in Richland County. HE married Eleanor and had children Christianna, JAne, George, Mary (there may be others) It also appears his father was from Ireland and his mother from TN. I know he died after 1900.

George Cline family, 1850 census, Blooming Grove

Gene_Junky — 3 May 2008 9:46:22 GMT

Researching the George Cline family, as below, enumerated 1850 at Blooming Grove, Richland Co., Ohio

Year: 1850; Census Place: Blooming Grove [as Bloomingrove], Richland, Ohio; Roll: M432_724; Page: 172; Image: 682
19 Sept 1850, page 172 (stamped), dwelling 236, family 236
Cline, George ae 54, M, occ: farmer, RE 4000, b. PA
“ Sarah, ae 42, F, b. OH
“ David, ae 18, M, occ: farmer, b. OH, attends school
“ Dianah, ae 15, F, b. OH
“ Daniel, ae 13, M, b. OH, attends school
“ Alfred, ae 6, M, b. OH, attends school
“ Sarah, ae 3, F, b. OH

It would seem the sons David and Daniel are the men res. next to each other in the census of 1860, still at Blooming Grove. (The child in David's household indexed by Ancestry as May, Jessie is otherwise a dau. Jessie May Cline, while the child, Sarah, ae 15, seems possibling the younger sister enum. in the census of 1850)

Year: 1860; Census Place: Blooming Grove, Richland, Ohio; Roll: M653_1029; Page: 350; Image: 318.
[written as Bloominggrove]
5th July 1860, page 250 (stamped), sheet 131 (penned), dwelling 905, family 934
Cline, David, ae 27, M, occ: farmer, RE 6000, PA 800, b. OH
“ Ann, ae 23, F, b. OH
“ Henry O., ae 2, M, b. OH
“ Jessie May [ indexed as May, Jessie], ae 1, F, b. OH
Cline, Sarah, ae 15, occ: seamstress, b. OH

5th July 1860, page 250 (stamped), sheet 131 (penned), dwelling 905, family 935
Cline, Daniel, ae 23, M, occ: Farmer, PA 100
“ Margaret, ae 22, F, b. OH
“ Mary C., ae 2/12, F, b. OH

Looking for my mothers siblings....birth name Heagren

varinia34 — 23 Apr 2008 9:03:52 GMT

I am looking for my mothers siblings that was adpoted out from the Mansfield Childrens Home. This would have been abt. 1951-1952 give or take a year. Their birth names were Billy Gene Heagren born Dec. 23, 1946, Barbara Ann Heagren born Mar 15, 1948 and Rita Sue Heagren born May 13, 1949. All 3 was born in Mt. Vernon,Knox County, Ohio. I know most of the info on them except anything after their adoption from the childrens home. I thought I would post a search here incsae they might be searching for info on their biological family.

I am working on our family tree and I would really like to get some info about my uncle and 2 aunts. If anyone has any info on them or knows how I can get the info please LMK.

Thanks
Varinia Atkinson

Dawson Families

nrudolph — 21 Apr 2008 11:51:59 GMT

Searching for information on John Dawson b. 1825 Lincolnshire, England d. 1904 Richland County, Ohio. Parents probably John Dawson d. England and Elizabeth Beecham b. 1900 d. 1893 Richland County, Ohio.

Ren and Leora Kirkpatrick

quinndub — 19 Apr 2008 12:55:46 GMT

I am looking for any info on Ren and Leora Kirkpatrick. Ren died in August of 1956 at 79 years of age. They had 3 children Jane, Joseph, and unknown female. They lived in Shelby. Thanks!

Harman Farber will

JoanChristopher783 — 11 Apr 2008 1:02:02 GMT

Renunciation of Moses C. Farber of the right to administration of the estate of his late father, Harman Farber, "sometime since a resident of Frankstown Township, Huntingdon County, PA, but late of Richland County, Ohio". Witness: Henry Kring. Dated 22 January 1840. Filed in Huntingdon County, PA.
Possibly someone is looking for info on the Farber family.

Wesley, Stratton, and Morris Family Photos

GenevieveLeavit — 3 Jan 2003 2:25:33 GMT

Anyone interested in early photos of these families- please contact me!

John Hughes

AnnAtherton47 — 11 Jan 2008 3:58:35 GMT

I would like to find an obituary for John Hughes, or Thomas Hughes who died in the Civil War. John lived in East Shelby at the time of his death in 1863.

death cert and census 1900

lovesreeses — 27 Mar 2008 4:55:24 GMT

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i have been finding a lot of death cert in ohio and census forms. if you type in your search box family search labs
then go to sight you can search there by putting in name and country and state. it is free site.

Creigh family

vickih20317 — 7 Jan 2008 4:35:51 GMT

I am looking for information on Samuel A. Creigh who lived in Franklin for the 1830 census. He married Lydia Lock in Mansfield Oct 5, 1823. He is also found on the 1840 census. He was born about 1798 in Maryland. There are several other Creigh families living in the area. David and John Thomas whom I suspect are his brothers. I found a land patent for CREIGH, JOHN T OH Crawford 8/6/1834 Wooster 2931 OH0570__.455
CREIGH, SAMUEL A OH Crawford 8/6/1834 Wooster 2729 OH0570__.253
for Crawford County, both issued the same day.Both list Richland County as their residence. I think John moved to Morrow County, Samuel moved with his family to Indiana in 1844. I am also trying to identify Lydia's father. Can anyone around Richland County help me find a family for Samuel Alexander Creigh?

Hollebaugh/HOLLABAUGH

NancyGillette51 — 13 Jun 2003 6:53:39 GMT

Seeking help for a Martin HOLLEBAUGH, or other spelling of surname, died in Richland County, (*sic), Ohio, June 22, 1848, aged 87 years, formerly of Adams County, Pennsylvania
Source: "Abstracts of Republican Compiler, 1831-1851, Adams County, Pennsylvania,
Thank you.
Nancy Gillette
Nancy7501@aol.com

Obit look-up for November 2002? (only lead to mystery grandmother)

shellhamm — 31 Oct 2003 9:39:26 GMT

I am trying to obtain a copy of an obituary for someone who lived in Mansfield, Richland County. The only info I have comes form the Social Security Death Index.

Blanche C. DUDTE
Date of Death: 28 November 2002

Can anyone help? I would like to find this obituary as this is the only link I have to a "mystery woman" who is buried with my great-grandfather and listed as his wife. Any help would be truly appreciated! Thanks for your time.

Regards,
Shelly

Would like an obit from 1972

MargeCounterman75 — 20 Mar 2008 7:42:08 GMT

Need an obit for Amelia E. BITTINGER, who died in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, on 14 Aug 1972.

Thank you!!

Not much info but need anobit, please?

MargeCounterman75 — 20 Mar 2008 7:44:48 GMT

Need an obit for B. I. BITTINGER, who was born about 1904 and died on 8 May 1984 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio.

Many thanks!!

Mary Elizabeth FRIETCHEN

steve — 17 Aug 2004 12:24:52 GMT

I'm looking for any info on my great grandma side of Frietchen. My ggrandma is mary elizabeth frietchen. her father was john peter frietchen, her mom loretta cunningham. her grandparents are john frietchen and catherines saunders. my gg grandpa "peter" and his siblings julia, fred, elizabeth, mary and emma were all born in kent, ohio. i may be wrong on the part of all. they moved at some point to mansfield, ohio. my ggg grandma saunders was born in nausau, germany in 1839. if you have any info i would love to share.

Stephen STILLWELL and Lydia TRYON - VT/CT/OHIO

DuaneLarge — 24 Oct 2003 1:40:04 GMT

I am looking for information about the family of Stephen STIL(L)WELL and Lydia TRYON who were married on 10/9/1792 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, CT at the New Haven Second Church. Lydia was born 12/16/1767 in Wethersfield, CT and was the daughter of Abijah TRYON and Eunice FRANCIS.

Stephen was born about 1768 and was mentioned as a native of Ransomville, New York in his marriage record to Lydia. Stephen was an early settler of Huron County, OH in the 1811-1815 time frame. The History of Huron County, OH book mentions that Stephen was a native of Vermont. So it is possible that they were married in CT but lived in VT prior to coming to Ohio.

The Stephen Stil(l)well family family appears in the 1820 and 1830 Huron County, OH census. They lived near Plymouth on the Huron and Richland County, OH border. Stephen died on 4/30/1846 in Huron County while Lydia died on 10/6/1862 in Huron County.

It is believed that children of Stephen and Lydia included:

1) Eunice md. Asa CHURCH on 1/17/1822 in Richland County, OH
2) Francis md. Susan WYKCOFF on 1/20/1820 in Richland County, OH
3) Sarah Jane (Sally) md. Thomas LARGE on 1/21/1831 in Huron County, OH (It appears that Sarah may have been married previously to Thomas and had a daughter with her 1st husband)
4) Clarissa md. Aaron KNOTT on 5/2/1828 in Huron County, OH

It is also possible that there were a couple other daughters named: Mary and Rebecca.

I would like to hear from anyone who might have additional information on Stephen, Lydia, and/or their children. Thank you.

James Ballentine -- Lookup

KMToops — 15 Feb 2008 9:30:25 GMT

I am trying to break through a brick will. On my wife's side she has a relative named William M. Ballentine b. 1866 who's father, James Ballentine, was born in Richland County and was a native of Ohio until he moved to DeKalb County, Indiana.

My wife and I have been unable to locate James, or any other Ballentines, or variations, in Richland County. Maybe there is someone who can assist us.

Thanks,

Kristopher Toops

Rescued Photos, BILLOW & DUM Families, OH & PA Connections

KBarnes1958 — 5 Feb 2008 7:41:12 GMT

I rescued a pile of DUM family photos. Many were taken in Harrisburg, PA. I did some research and found some of the family members in Perry Co. PA and scattered about. BILLOW photos were included.

Some of the photos are of:
Annie S. (Spotts) DUM
Blanch DUM
Cora DUM
Fred & Frances DUM
10 photos of George DUM, includes 1 of George & Maggie DUM
Grandmother Mary C. DUM
Grandfather John DUM (2)
John Dum Farm
Maggie DUM, Salome DUM MOLL, Kate DUM SMITH
Maggie DUM & Frances DUM (wife of Fred)
Walter DUM
William DUM & Wife
William DUM Family

Also in the pile were photos (2) one each of George BILLOW
and Sally (shown as Sarah in the census) BILLOW of Shelby, OH. Sally is Grandma Dum's youngest sister. The photos were taken in Shelby, OH.

The last one is of a girl named Selina MILLER. She had connection to the family. Tutor or companion? She lived with Grandpa SPOTTS for a time and then with the writer's family (info on the back of the photo.) Helped Mamma study when she attended a school.

I'm looking for family. Please contact me for details at:
digginroots@yahoo.com

Kathy

Cornwell Ancestors

rcornwell2 — 28 Jan 2008 7:56:50 GMT

If your early Cornwell line goes back to Virginia, I would be willing to check our database and see if your Cornwell line connects to the early Virginia Cornwells.
I would like to hear from anyone researching their Cornwell family history or their Cornwells from Richland County. If you know of others interested in Cornwell family history, pass this information on to them.

David Thompson Barnett

rkreitler — 24 Jan 2008 6:36:03 GMT

I would like to find information on David Thompson Barnett, born 2/14/1852, his parents and where his family came from. His father is in my records as Andrew Miller Barnett. He had two brothers (Robert and Samuel Finley), and two sisters; (Margaret and Elizabeth).
He married Ella Alice Cook Oct. 15, 1878; they had five daughters (Mary, Audrey, Vesta, Lois, Hazel) who lived their lives in the central Ohio area.
I can be contacted at rkreitler@clearwire.net

Melvin Melville Gerrell (1847-1915);Oh

WileyJarrell72 — 17 Jan 2008 2:11:36 GMT

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Sources

source note 1: Joseph Franklin Dinger
source note 2: Ronald Jarrell Sebastian
source note 3: Lisa Bronson
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I'm looking for additional data (dates, places, spouses, significant
and insignifcant others, children, and cemeteries) on the following:

FAMILY EDGE PLUS EXTENDED FAMILY REPORT
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HUSBAND: "Melville" Melvin Melville GERRELL
BORN: 5 Feb 1847 Carthage, Hamilton Co OH
MARR: 19 Feb 1893 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
DIED: 30 Nov 1915 Kenton, Hardin Co OH
BURIED: Grove Cem, Kenton, Hardin Co OH
OCC: worked on Rail Road
NOTE: both parents born in Pennsylvania
FATHER:
MOTHER:
SOURCES: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 4 Nov 2004
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WIFE: Rebecca Hannah MITCHELL
BORN: 10 Aug 1856 Greenwich, Huron Co OH
DIED: 2 Jun 1924 Erie Co PA
FATHER: Samuel MITCHELL b:circa 1820, Ohio or, PA; d:6 Mar 1863,
Greenwich, Huron Co OH;
child of James "the immigrant" MITCHELL and
Hannah "the immigrant" ???.
MOTHER: Sarah Jane ROBINSON b:3 Jan 1826, OH; d:31 May 1903, Huron
Co OH.
SOURCES: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 4 Nov 2004
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1 | NAME: Franklin Joshua GERRELL
M | BORN: 24 Feb 1874 Greenwich, Huron Co OH
| MARR: 15 Oct 1898 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| DIED: 21 Apr 1944 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| WIFE: "Dora" Eudora Sophronia SWEET
| BORN: 29 Apr 1875 DIED: 2 May 1951
| SRCE: Birth...data supplied by source note 1, 9 Nov 2004
| BPlace..data supplied by source note 1, 9 Nov 2004
| Death...data supplied by source note 1, 9 Nov 2004
| DPlace..data supplied by source note 1, 9 Nov 2004
| Other...data supplied by source note 1, 4 Nov 2004
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| Grandchild by "Dora" Eudora Sophronia SWEET
1 | NAME: Thelma Martha GERRELL
F | BORN: 16 Sep 1900 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| MARR:
| DIED: 6 Apr 1961 Saint Louis, Saint Louis Co MO
| BUR: Mansfield, city Cem, Mansfield, Hamilton Co OH
| NOTE: never married
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 11 Nov 2004
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| Grandchild by "Dora" Eudora Sophronia SWEET
2 | NAME: Donald Franklin GERRELL
M | BORN: 19 Dec 1902 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| MARR:
| DIED: 23 Oct 1925 Fountain Co IN
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 11 Nov 2004
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| Grandchild by "Dora" Eudora Sophronia SWEET
3 | NAME: "Bea" Beatrice Caroline GERRELL
F | BORN: 28 Apr 1905 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| MARR:
| DIED: 10 Mar 1976 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| HUSB: Raymond RICHARDS
| BORN: roughly 1905 DIED:
| ALSO: Married 6 May 19(private) "Joe" Joseph DINGER;
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 11 Nov 2004
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| Grandchild by "Dora" Eudora Sophronia SWEET
4 | NAME: Marion Logan GERRELL
M | BORN: 11 Oct 1908 Richland Co OH
| MARR: 6 Sep 19(private)
| DIED: 6 Mar 1970 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| WIFE: Vera Madge WELLS
| BORN: roughly 1908 DIED:
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| Grandchild by "Dora" Eudora Sophronia SWEET
5 | NAME: Lee Ellsworth GERRELL
M | BORN: 18 Oct 1910 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| MARR:
| DIED: 16 Jun 1968 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| WIFE: "Maggie" Mary Margaret DILL
| BORN: roughly 1910 DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 11 Nov 2004
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| Grandchild by "Dora" Eudora Sophronia SWEET
6 | NAME: Harriett Rebecca GERRELL
F | BORN: 27 Oct 1911 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| MARR: 24 Jan 1927 Newport, Campbell Co KY
| DIED: living 11 Nov 2004
| HUSB: Everett Frank KERR
| BORN: 27 Apr 1905 DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 11 Nov 2004
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| Grandchild by "Dora" Eudora Sophronia SWEET
7 | NAME: Grant Edward GERRELL
M | BORN: 16 Nov 1913 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| MARR: 11 Oct 19(private)
| DIED: 27 May 1968 Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co OH
| WIFE: Dorotha Marie HALEY
| BORN: DIED:
| ALSO: Married Mary ???; Married 1928 Elizabeth MORGANSTERN;
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 11 Nov 2004
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| Grandchild by "Dora" Eudora Sophronia SWEET
8 | NAME: John Frederick GERRELL
M | BORN: 27 May 1916 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| MARR:
| DIED: 6 May 1917 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 11 Nov 2004
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| Grandchild by "Dora" Eudora Sophronia SWEET
9 | NAME: "Rob" Robert Russell GERRELL
M | BORN: 24 Jan 1918 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| MARR: 14 Nov 19(private) Huntington, Cabell Co WV
| DIED: 30 Jun 1987 Chillicothe, Ross Co OH
| WIFE: Mary Magdalene SPURLOCK
| BORN: DIED:
| ALSO: Married Norma ???;
| Married Fern Juanita ALLYN;
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 11 Nov 2004
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2 | NAME: Clarence E. GERRELL
M | BORN: 7 Jan 1878 Greenwich, Huron Co OH
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1880 enumerated with parents, Richland Co OH
| SRCE: Name....middle initial supplied by source note 3,
| 1 Jan 2005
| BPlace..data supplied by source note 2, 10 Jan 2005
| Death...data supplied by source note 2, 10 Jan 2005
| Other...data supplied by source note 1, 4 Nov 2004
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3 | NAME: Earl H. GERRELL
M | BORN: 26 Mar 1882 Greenwich, Richland Co OH
| MARR:
| DIED: 26 Apr 1942 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| WIFE: Fannie ISLIS
| BORN: roughly 1882 DIED:
| SRCE: Birth...data supplied by source note 1, 9 Nov 2004
| BPlace..data supplied by source note 1, 9 Nov 2004
| Death...data supplied by source note 1, 9 Nov 2004
| DPlace..data supplied by source note 1, 9 Nov 2004
| Other...data supplied by source note 1, 4 Nov 2004
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| Grandchild by Fannie ISLIS
1 | NAME: ??? GERRELL
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
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4 | NAME: "Lottie" Charlotte GERRELL
F | BORN: 21 Feb 1887
| MARR:
| DIED: 7 May 1887 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 9 Nov 2004
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5 | NAME: Logan E. Lee GERRELL
M | BORN: 16 Mar 1891 Mansfield, Richland Co OH
| MARR:
| DIED: Dec 1943 Erie, Erie Co PA
| WIFE: Laura B. HALMER
| BORN: roughly 1891 DIED:
| ALSO: Married 17 Sep 1926 Elizabeth CULL;
| SRCE: Birth...data supplied by source note 1, 9 Nov 2004
| BPlace..data supplied by source note 1, 9 Nov 2004
| Death...data supplied by source note 1, 9 Nov 2004
| DPlace..data supplied by source note 1, 9 Nov 2004
| Other...data supplied by source note 1, 4 Nov 2004
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| Grandchild by Laura B. HALMER
1 | NAME: ??? GERRELL
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
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| Grandchild by Elizabeth CULL
1 | NAME: ??? GERRELL
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
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If you can add, subtract, delete, change any of the above data please
advise. If you have any questions about the data feel free to ask!

Wiley Alston Jarrell
15610 Edenvale
Friendswood Texas, 77546
wajarrell@earthlink.net
281-482-3671 <><

Moses & Aaron Kappenberg

Janet Akaha — 28 Feb 2002 3:42:53 GMT

Looking for info on brothers Aaron and Moses Kappenberg. They owned a Meat Market in Plymouth, OH probably from 1860- 1890?. Both brothers married two BILLSTEIN cousins.

Mink - Pfingstay Ancestors

J. Mink — 21 Aug 2001 2:25:50 GMT

I am looking for information on the Mink family and their migration route into Mansfield area.

ERNEST LUDWIG MINK, born 1850 in Nemvied on the Rhine, died, age 68, in 1918, Mansfield, OH. Married KATHERINE ELISEBETH PFINGSTAY, in 1873. She died at the age of 52, in 1906. They lived at 163 Hedges St., Mansfield, Ohio. In the 1883-1884 Mansfield City Directory he was listed a a cigar maker at the Hautzenroeder Company, his residence 15 Hedges St., Mansfield.
1901 directory he was a cigar manufacturer, 18 1/2 E. 4th St., Mansfield, OH. Wife named Kate, residence 163 Hedges St, ( their eight children were born at this home. They are buried in Mansfield City Cemetery.) I have a photo of the house on Hedges Street with ERNEST MINK seated at entrance and many pictures of their children.
I have very little information on the Pfingstay family.

Who did they marry?

ralphsharris — 13 Jan 2008 3:38:49 GMT

I am trying to find information on the family of Chalmers amd Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Gibson.

Chalmers and Mary are on the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 Shelby, Richland County, Ohio census.

They had 3 daughters.

Alma Mary Gibson, born Nov 1890, Indiana
Orva Charice Gibson, born Apr 1897, Ohio
Ella S. Gibson, born about 1903, Ohio

I have found Orva. She married Frank B. Stevens.

Alma Mary (have also seen it listed as Mary A.) is on the 1920 census. Ella is missing from the 1920 census.

What happened to Alma Mary and Ella. Can anyone help me?

I am also looking for obituaries for the following if someone could please do a lookup at the Shelby Library:

Gibson, Chalmers L., died 21 Sep 1944
Gibson, Mary Elizabeth (Williams), died 4 Mar 1951
Williams, Emma J., died 8 Feb 1931

Thank you for any help you can provide,

Ralph Harris
Vancouver, WA

Obit request for Stanley D. Kelly

Giselle61 — 7 Jan 2008 2:33:15 GMT

Looking for an obit for Stanley D. Kelly. This is all that I have for info. Can some please help? Many thanks! GiGi

Stanley DeWitt. b. Feb. 20,1891 in NY, d. Feb. 22,1980 in Lakewood/Rocky River, Cuyahoga County, OH Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Shelby, Richland Co.,Ohio.

2nd marriage to: Ruth Idell Crum
b: 7 JUN 1898 in Vernon twp. Crawford co. Ohio
Married: 27 FEB 1927

Need headstone photo from St. Peters Cemetery - help

tedwkunkle — 4 Dec 2007 5:37:08 GMT

Look for indiviual willing to take digital camera photo of a headstone/grave marker(inscription legible if at all possible)in St. Peters Cemetery east of Shelby, OH. Specifically, the marker for a Sarah Kunkle born about 1822 and died 1843-45. I do not know the exact site/plot location but she is reported to be buried there. Thank you.

tedwkunkle@verison.net

C. R. Marshall, of Richland county, Ohio (sword of Col/Capt John Marshall)

thechipsrus — 18 Nov 2007 6:38:31 GMT

Hi, Richland list, I am looking for decendants of CR Marshall who is a decendant of Col. John Marshall. This person was in possesion of a sword given to John by George Washington. I would just like to see it or have a picture of this sword. And find a living Marshall of this line or people working in this line.

There is also supposed to be a silhouette of John made around 1776 that was in the hands of a decendant.

John is supposed to be burried on the Marshall farm in Richland County. I think he should have a special marker since he had a big part in the revolution that has been forgotten.

If you are in this family line, know of this sword or know where John is burried, let me know and maybe join my site

Joe Marshall

this is the Col/Capt John Marshall page on my site

http://www.chipster.us/phpGedView/individual.php?pid=I1387

and my other links
http://www.MiscellaneaMarescalliana.org

rootsweb: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=aaronmarshel1740

DNA site: http://www.chipster.us/AaronMarshallDNAline/default.htm

marshall DNA: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~marshalldna/Marshal...

Margaret Sweeney Murphy

murphymd1 — 18 Nov 2007 3:04:14 GMT

b. abt. 1876; g/grandmother. Lived on Sherman Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio in 1920. Son, Homer Emerson, b. 1895, Merrillan Wisc., Fathered by James E. Murphy, possibly from Cleveland Area. Any information would be appreciated.

Lemley family

SMcElyea8884 — 23 Jan 2005 3:08:49 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of John Lemley born about 1837. Lived in Worthington Twp., Richland Co.

James & Ann Ramey-lookup please?

Deborah_Jo — 1 Oct 2007 3:56:57 GMT

Does anyone have access to the Richland County Cemetery Records book published in 1981? If you do, could you lookup James Ramey and Ann Ramey? They were in Richland County (Olivesburg)in 1840 and 1848.

Thank you!

Mt Olivet Cemetery/Anne Ramey

Deborah_Jo — 27 Sep 2007 2:13:33 GMT

Who has records for the Old Olivesburg/Mt Olivet cemetery? I would like information on Anne Ramey 2/10/1848.

Estabrook/Mengert

brubach — 29 Apr 2007 12:07:09 GMT

Looking for Bert W. "Tillie" Estabrook. In 1897 she and Alice Mengert had the "Mansfield Fruit Company" on Main Street in Mansfield.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks,
Suzie

Cemetery Info for William J Macomber and Elisa F Macomber, Blooming Grove Twp

dallen16 — 19 Sep 2007 1:42:01 GMT

Looking for cemetery / burial information on William J Macomber and Elsia Ferguson (Elise Furguson) Macomber who were residents of Blooming Grove Twp from before 1840 until after 1880 -- and raised 8 children there.

Other sources have William Macomber's death date as 1 Aug 1887. The death date for Elisa F Macomber is unknown but I assume that she died before 1900. Believe that both died in Blooming Grove and believe it is likely that both are buried there.

There is a short bio for William J Macomber on the Richland County Rootsweb site.

Greatly appreciate any and all information.

Regards,

D. Dewey Allen

Daniel Gedney and Alice Macomber Gedney of Shiloh, Richland, Ohio

dallen16 — 17 Sep 2007 3:40:52 GMT

I am looking for the burial location(s) of my g-g grandparents, Daniel B Gedney and Alice Gedney nee Macomber. Daniel was reported to have died in 1895 in Shiloh Twp. Alice Gedney died 18 Apr 1928 -- also reported to be in Shiloh. Also looking for a specific death date and age at death for Daniel Gedney.

Daniel Gedney was born abt 1842 in NY. Alice Macomber was born 22 Oct 1843 in Greenwich Twp, Huron County, Ohio.
Daniel Gedney and Alice Macomber were married on 5 Apr 1866 in Richland County. From the census records, they were living in Haskins Twp, Wood County, Ohio in 1870 and 1880. They returned to Richland County sometime after 1880 where Daniel Gedney was reported to have died in 1895. Alice L Gedney died on 18 Apr 1928. Per family notes, both were reported to have died in Shiloh. The 1900 and 1920 census shows Alice Gedney living in Cass Twp.

Daniel Gedney was a doctor. Daniel and Alice had three daughters and one son as follows.

Ada Gedney 1868 - 1964 (school teacher, principle)
Bertha Gedney 1869 - 1963, w/o William Henry Fritz
Hattie Gedney 1870 - 1956, w/o Peter L Willet
William Roy (Ray?) Gedney 1881 - 1940

Any information would be greatly appreciated. I have searched the Richland County Rootsweb site which is a terrific source of information.

Many thanks in advance.

Regards,

D. Dewey Allen

Harden or Hardin ancestry

MaryAllisonYonan — 16 Sep 2007 3:15:47 GMT

I would like to communicate with anyone who has knowledge of HARDENs or HARDINs who have roots in Richland Co., OH. My G4 grandfather was Isaac HARDEN who lived in Somerset Co., PA in the 1700s and early 1800s. One of his sons, John HARDEN or HARDIN, migrated to Allen County, OH in the early 1800s and later moved to Auglaize County. By the early 1900s some of John HARDIN's descendants were living in Mansfield in Richland County. Do HARDINS still Live in Richland County?

If there are any HARDEN/HARDIN researchers who read this message, please contact me. Thank you.

All the best,

Mary Yonan
yonan at fgi.net

Henry Surname in 1870 Census

AJVogelpohl — 22 Jul 2007 12:57:00 GMT

In the 1870 Census of Richland County, Ohio there is listed a Sadie Henry, age 3 with her father William Henry (age 35 born in Ohio) and mother Lorena (age 34 born in Ohio). Is anyone working on this line?

Audrey
Seattle, Washington

Kolb/Culp families of Richland Co, OH

cbmeye11 — 16 Aug 2007 5:20:15 GMT

I am hoping to find some descendants of the Philip Culp b c 1800 MD or PA who died in Richland Co, OH on March 3 1864. I do not know his wife's name and would welcome that bit of info. Issue includes but not limited to Martin, Mary, Samuel and another male I do not have the name of yet. Samuel married Mary Ellen Shafer and some of the family is buried in the Shafer Culp cemetery in Perry twp. I would love to find someone who can give me a transcription listing for the name Culp/Kolb.

Need help with who is buried alongside in Shafer-Culp Cemetery

Cindi Meyer — 19 Sep 2005 4:19:08 GMT

My ancestor Philip Culp died March 3, 1864 and is buried in what was known as the Shafer-Culp cemetery in Richland Co, Ohio. I don't know the town name. I am hoping someone knows of this cemetery and can tell me who is buried alongside him, a wife? children? Can anyone help me?

cemetery/obit for Spence

donnakinney51 — 12 Aug 2007 8:22:31 GMT

Helen E. Gowitzka Spence born 1925 Ohio, died 1989, Sandusky, OH., and husband Robert E. Spence, no info.
1930 census shows them in Richland Co. Thanks. Donna

Looking for descendant of Conrad Dinges - Washington Township

dmoufarrege — 5 Aug 2007 8:50:59 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Conrad Dinges and his children George, Jacob, Mary, and Elizabeth.

Conrad arrived in the United States in 1851 from Germany and settled in Washington Township. Apparently, he was married twice, once to Susanna Nn., a second time to Charlotte Engelhart.

He served during the Civil War as a Sergeant.

William Stoops, born 1802

teenk — 26 Jul 2007 3:25:14 GMT

I'm looking for ancestors of my gggrandfather, William Stoops, who was born in Maryland but lived in Richland County from about 1830 to 1850. He lived, I think, in the Mansfield area. He was married to Amelis Startzman and they had several children born in Ohio. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. George Stoops

bachelder family

chappyranger1 — 20 Jul 2007 12:10:08 GMT

im looking for parents of ada bachelder,lottie bachelder,and 3 brothers.

Obits Lookup for Harvey & Ruth Boggs

CharlotteJohnson96 — 16 Jul 2007 12:43:00 GMT

Need obit lookup for Harvey Boggs date of death September 1970 Belleville, OH & Ruth Boggs date of death September 15, 1998 Belleville, OH Thank You

Obit needed

beckyky — 2 Jul 2007 6:32:02 GMT

I am looking for an obit for a Anna E. Petitt who died in Mansfield, Richland Co.,Ohio on July 25, 1994. I would really appreciate any help I could get. Thanks in advance.

Cahills of Richland County

eberthaegele — 19 Jun 2007 4:35:54 GMT

I am looking for information on the Cahill family of Richland County Ohio, specifically information on Michael Cahill and his wife Jane. Michael was a Rail Road man and I have his obit from the Bellville Messenger. I am a descendent from their son William P. Cahill and am trying to connect with any family that may still be in the area to share information.
Please contact me at eberthaegele@gmail.com

Thank you

looking for descendants of Levi and/or William A. Stevenson in Weller Twp

roxken1 — 30 May 2007 4:21:21 GMT

Levi Stevenson (b. 1785 PA), son of John Stevenson (b. 1751 Ireland) and Sarah Nye (b. 1749 Scotland). His son William Ambrose (b. 1808 PA) is my grandfather's (Irven Ellsworth Stevenson) grandfather. Levi and his wife, Elizabeth Kennedy (b. 1783 Ireland) moved to Weller Township after Wm A. was born and had several more children while residing there: Andrew J. (1813), Samuel (1816), Mary (1816), Elizabeth (1819), and Anna (1821).

William Ambrose and his wife Minerva Foulks (b. 1813 Columniana, OH) had many children, most of whom, I believe, stayed in Weller Township; Simon (b. 1856) moved to Sioux Falls, SD, where my grandfather was born -- and met and married my grandmother, Iva Frances Crawford (b. 1897 Iowa).

Considering how long the family farmed in Weller Township, I figure maybe some descendents are still there. Would love to here from you!

HOPKINS in Richland county Ohio

neverrains — 16 Jun 2007 10:21:24 GMT

1850 census in Cass twp has a SAREPTA HOPKINS living with WILLIAM and MARTHA REYNOLDS. 1860 census, she is not listed, so she must have died within those 10 years. Would love to find out more about SAREPTA as when she died, where she died and buried. Who was her husband and data on him? The BLM land records show a DANIEL HOPKINS in Richland county in 1826 and was from Washington county PA. But don't find anything else. Can anyone help? Thank You

William & Martha REYNOLDS

neverrains — 12 Jun 2007 6:21:35 GMT

1850 census, Cass twp shows william age 67 b. Delaware and his wife Martha age 46 b. PA with 2 sons George age 21 b. 1829 OH and Shedrich (sp?)age 19 b.1831 OH. Living with them is SAREPTA HOPKINS age 71 b. Canada. 1860 census has only William and Martha. 1870 Martha is a widow living in Shelby, Cass twp as a widow. Does anyone know anything of this family? When did William die? When did SAREPTA HOPKINS die? Was she mother to Martha Reynolds? What became of the two sons? When did Martha die? Thanks to anyone who has answeres to my questions.

Doak family 1830s

haymondhome — 10 Nov 2004 3:45:23 GMT

Some RICHLAND Co. Obits

gerrybking — 24 Jun 2001 3:52:42 GMT

RICHLAND COUNTY OBITS from the Guy Snively archives
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Eileen (Conrad) Bower; Obituary (1983)

Eileen Bower, 63, of Danville, died Wednesday evening in Mansfield General Hospital following a short illness. Born March 2, 1920 in Perrysville, she was the daughter of Albert and Mary McKee Conrad.
She was married in 1946 to Howard Bower, who preceded her in death May 1, 1974.
Survivors include one son, Charles Bower of Danville; one daughter, Susan Myers of Wapakoneta; two sisters, Betty Hyatt of Newark and Gladys Sodam of Bellville, Ill.; two brothers, Gerald Conrad of Hayesville and Henry Conrad of Cuyahoga Falls and one grandchild.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Fischer Funeral Home, Danville, with Stanley Ratliff officiating. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Elise (Conrad) Kudika; Obituary (15 Jan 1980)

Elise Kudika, 68, of 206 1/2 Harker St. died Monday morning at Mansfield General Hospital after a short illness.
She was born Jan 26, 1911, in Loudonville and had been a resident of Mansfield most of her life. She was a retired employee of Westinghouse Electric Corp. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Kudika; two step sons, Thomas Kudika of Mansfield and Frank Kudika of Worthington; three brothers, Paul Conrad and Richard Conrad, both of Mansfield and Kenneth Conrad of Travares, Fla.; and three sisters, Mrs. Sara Solomon of Mansfield, Mrs. Lucille Walters of Mansfield and Mrs. Pauline Brendel of Loudonville.
The Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Geiger-Herlihy Funeral Home, with a priest from St. Peter's Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in Mansfield Catholic Church Cemetery.
A vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

HAVE 1961 CITY DIRECTORY

rpndrosa — 4 Jun 2007 8:21:24 GMT

1961 CITY DIRECTORY AND 1998 MANSFIELD SR. HIGH ALUMNI DIRECTORY.
I WORK FULL TIME SO BE PATIENT AND BREIF WITH REQUESTS.
THANK YOU.

THRUSH, Roland - Michigan

mariannewagner — 3 Jun 2007 5:40:58 GMT

In the 1930 Census, Roland Thrush was living in Detroit, Mich. with wife, Lois and child Alma. Looking for living relatives to perhaps provide me with a photo of Francis M. Grim (Roland's grandfather), who fought in the Civil War. In the 1930 Census Roland's parents (Herbert Thrush and Lily B. (Grim) Thrush) lived in Warren Co., Virginia.

I am also related to the Grims. I sent for and received Francis Grim's Civil War records. Now I am looking everywhere for a photo. Thanks, Marianne

Research trip

NGUZIEC — 8 May 2007 3:51:26 GMT

I plan on being in Ohio some time the week after Mother's Day (depends on how long it takes me to drive from Wichita, KS and how soon my 98 year old mother will let me leave) and want to do research in Licking and Richland Counties. Since I am totally unfamiliar with that part of the country, I am looking for a good place to stay while I am there. Also, any hints on the libraries, court houses, genealogy societies, etc. would be helpful. Licking is pretty much getting information on people that I know about, but Richland is trying to break down a brick wall - or at least tumble a few bricks. Anyway, any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Nancy - TX

MILLER - WINTERS - BRIDGES

rockinrodeo — 17 May 2007 3:31:31 GMT

I am looking for information of my gggrandfather's family - His name was HARRY THOMAS MILLER married to Amalia Augusta Victoria STEINKUEHLER, He had 9 living bothers and sisters in 1920 census: David W, John, Frank, Anna, Charles, Andrew, George A, Jennie and 3 deceased. His brother George MILLER and wife Mae BRIDGES had a daughter named Helen WINTERS. Helen had a daughter named Anita Winters who is still living in Bellville area and I would like to contact her and dont have any information. Helen WINTERS passed away last year.

obit lookup please--RAMEY, John

daninor — 23 May 2007 2:41:57 GMT

I'm hoping someone can find a obit for a cousin--
JOHN F RAMEY 16 Mar 1920--20 Apr 1998 Mansfield, Richland Co

Thanks in advance

Looking for more Crawford, Bargahiser, Coble & Rawley family info...

charocfl — 23 May 2007 11:51:25 GMT

Hi, I am researching info on Jackson H Crawford family in Ohio. I have a photo of Laura (Bargahiser) Crawford/Price at:
http://charocfl.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?userid=charocfl...

Note that after Jackson Henry Crawford was shot on duty as Chief of Police of Findlay she remarried to a Mr. Albert Price in Ohio. I would appreciate any info on Mr. Price's line to add to my family database.

Also note that Laura Bargahiser surname was also spelled as:
Barga
Bargaheiser
Bargahizer
Berkheiser

Laura’s portents from PA were George Washington (G W Bargahiser) & Fanny (Fannie) Coble.
Also note that the Coble surname was also spelled as Koble.

I am trying to verify the date that J. H. Crawford was shot while performing his duties at work. I believe it to be Apr 09 1923 & my mom said he was actually shot at work or at his office.

I would like to know if there is any place or person to contact to get a copy of the obit for Jack H. Crawford who was the Police chief of the Findley Ohio at the time of his death.

To see a photo of J h Crawford taken in 1904 when he was a policeman go to this link:
http://charocfl.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?userid=charocfl...

The caption said the photo was taken in front of the Municipal building. Also in the photo are (from L-R): Harry Stark clerk in the water works office; Russell Morrison, police court clerk; John Kramer, chief of police; (NOTE: J H Crawford is listed as Jack Crawford, policeman; Will Heck, city auditor and Clark Edie, city clerk. The children are listed as unknown but my grand father Verl B. Crawford would have been about 12 years at the time of the photo & I know Aunt Myrtle (Myrt) Crawford was a few years younger & was short when she died. Note Myrtle or Myrt Crawford married a Mr. Binder & moved to Toledo OH where she became a chiropractor.

I am also currently trying to also find data on J H Crawford’s ancestors who originated in Ireland, possibly Tipperary & settled in around the Warren County Pennsylvania area, ref.:
http://charocfl.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?userid=charocfl...
&
http://charocfl.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?userid=charocfl...

The only data that I can verify at this time is that William and Catherine (Duggan) Crawford they were married March 27, 1829 also in Tipperary on Mar 27 1829. I have found several different links with this same data. But I have not been able to confirm the data that Ann Johnson posted indicating that Patrick Henry Crawford for Tipperary, Ireland was baptism in 1842 in Tipperary, Ireland and married to Margaret Downs she was also born in Ireland. Note that Jackson Henry Crawford was born on May 27 1865 in PA, USA but that is all the PA data I have on him.

Patrick H. Crawford & Margaret Downs 9 children were:
Helen
M F & which I believe to possibly be Mike F or Michael F.
George
Mary
Tom or possibly Thomas
Sarah
James
Alice
Margaret

Appreciate any assistance with any or all research listed above.

Thanks:
Char O.

David STRICKLER 1802-1843 PA > Richland Co.,OH

lotusmagic1 — 23 May 2007 1:01:50 GMT

Hello!

My brick wall is David Strickler b: 1802 in York Co., PA d: Dec 16, 1843 in Lexington, OH. In 1824 he m. Rebecca Unknown (Pike?) b: 1806 in PA d: Oct 29, 1862 in Lexington, OH.

Children of David Strickler and Rebecca Unknown:
-John E. Strickler b: 1825 in York Co., PA d: Jul 16, 1863
-Harriett Strickler b: 1826 in PA d: Dec 26, 1877 in Mansfield, Richland Co., OH.

If you have any info on David Strickler, his wife or his ancestors, please E me. Thanks!

Sue Jones
Lotusmagic@gmail.com

MILLER - WINTERS - BRIDGES

rockinrodeo — 17 May 2007 3:30:40 GMT

Thomas T. Dill, Ohio Adjutant General, 1891-1892

cavscout148 — 11 May 2007 7:24:20 GMT

Looking for information related to Thomas T. Dill, State of Ohio Adjutant General, 1891-1892. Please contact Joshua Mann at joshua.mann@us.army.mil .

Michael & Susanna TRONE

Michael W. Lau — 31 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Where is Michael TRONE of Richland County buried ? He was born Mar. 4,1794 and died Aug. 31,1871. Is his wife, Susanna nee LEINERT, buried with him ? If so, what are her dates of birth and death ?

John & Elizabeth Weyrick sell land in Richland, Ohio - 1828

judyborup1 — 6 May 2007 1:54:01 GMT

I have in my possession an image of a deed where John and Elizabeth Weyrick, husband and wife, are selling 2 lots of ground to Joseph Faransworth. The deed indicates that the property is located in Lupsick, Richland County, Ohio. I have never heard of this location, or seen it on a map. A Goggle search brings no results. Has anyone ever heard of a place called Lupsick, or know where it is? I am guessing it was probably a name that has long since been changed to something else... absorbed into a neighboring town, or abandoned entirely. The property in Lupsick was sold in 1828.

William Black b. 8 Mar 1835 birth confirmation?

ytkat — 1 May 2007 4:08:03 GMT

I am trying to find confirmation of the birth of my 2nd gr grandfather William Black, born to Henry Black & Susanna Carey/Cary Black.

My uncle, who has passed on much of his Black family information to me, has William born on the above date in Richland Co. Unfortunately there is no documentation listed for this "fact" in the records he gave me.

I would be most grateful if there is anyone who could check the birth records for the county and let me know if William was, indeed, born in Richland Co.

Welk, Kreisher descendants

MeadowlarkMyakka — 28 Apr 2007 4:02:45 GMT

Looking for long-lost cousins who still might be alive from Kreisher family...we used to have reunions in Mansfield in the 1950-60's that I attended with my grandparents. Anyone who recognizes the following names as residents there at any time, please contact me by e-mail, if possibel. Barbara Daniels Meador, Florida (granddaughter of Martha Welk Dysert.)

John G. Cook

DickCook36 — 12 Apr 2007 3:54:24 GMT

Seeking to identify a John G. Cook who lived in Richland County in the first half of the 1800s, and possibly moved to St. Charles County, Missouri.

Harold and Corrine Gowitzka obits

donnakinney51 — 7 Apr 2007 11:28:50 GMT

Harold was born in 1929 and might still be living.
Corrine Stanfield Gowitzka, wife of Harold, died 10/11/2001. I obtained her obit from Hayes Presidential Library, however it was completely unreadable. Is a readable copy available or does someone have the info.
Thanks. Donna

Florence Gracie Sams Gowitzka obit

donnakinney51 — 7 Apr 2007 11:15:21 GMT

She was born 1899 and died Nov. 1955 and is first wife of Oscar Gowitzka. She might be buried in Greenlawn Cem., Plymouth, Oh. I would like to have a copy of her obit.
Thanks. Donna

Martin Sams obit

donnakinney51 — 7 Apr 2007 11:11:37 GMT

Martin Sams died 5/1914 and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Plymouth, Ohio. Obit appeared in Plymouth Advertiser, 30 May 1914. I would like to have a copy of the obit. Thanks. Donna

Amelia Royer Easterday

j2ink — 21 Oct 2003 4:05:09 GMT

Michael Easterday married Amelia Royer in Richalnd County on March 11, 1852. I believe Royer was the name of Amelia's first husband, and her family name was Hossinger or Hassinger. I am trying to find information to prove or disprove this.

1840 Tax Record Look up

tjkas1 — 31 Mar 2007 3:39:27 GMT

If anyone has access to the 1840 Tax record I would really appreciate a look up for John BAIR/BEAR/BAIRD etc. He is listed on the 1840 census in MADISON TWP as John BEAR.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration
Kathleen Bair Johnson

STOUTZENBERGER / ROWINSKY

SharonWilcox69 — 23 Jun 2001 2:36:04 GMT

I am searching for information on Daniel STOUTZENBERGER (STOUTSENBERGER) and his wife, Eve ROWINSKY STOUTZENBERGER.
They were married ca 1821 in Lancaster Co., PA, but moved to Richland Co., OH, in the early years of their marriage.
They had a son, Daniel, b ca 1833 in Richland Co.,OH (Franklin Township). Eve also had two sisters who may have moved to the Richland Co., area also. Their names were: "Polly" ROWINSKY who married a Mr. DULIN and Elizabeth ROWINSKY who married a Mr. BLACK. I would like the first names of Mr. Dulin and Mr. Black and also the names of any children these families had. I am particularly interested in information on the parents of Eve, Polly and Elizabeth Rowinsky. Their father was Andrew Rowinsky and their mother was Maria Elizabeth Baer. Would like to know who Andrew and Maria's parents were and the names of other children Andrew and Maria may have had. Any information on these families would be most appreciated.