Ross - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Adams Family INFO

thomasker2 — 2013-06-18 12:17:37Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

OH did not require birth/death registration until 1867.

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"
Immigration date is not recorded

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

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Adams Family INFO

MarySusanHansen — 2013-06-17 23:17:16Z

HI, I am descendant of Celia ADAMS Moomaw. She was born in 1810 in Ross Co. OHIO. I believe her parents were John Whittingham Adams and Sophia Smith. They probably both deceased in 1810, leaving baby Celia. The family were members of the Dunkard Church. They had previously lived in Botentort VIRGINIA.

Celia is buried in the Sheely-Howard Cemetary in Paint Twsp. Ross CO OHIO

MY great great grandfather stated JOHN W Adams was a cousin of the President Adam's.

Does anyone have anything on this, or know where I should look for records ?????My Great GRANDFATHER

Re: Obit Help Please

jackiepeter13 — 2013-06-17 17:42:01Z

Many thanks for your help.
jackie

Re: Naturalization Certificate

GenieBuff — 2013-06-15 11:51:53Z

It has been my experience that such records are kept by Common Pleas section in court houses.

Re: Obit Help Please

majfam — 2013-06-14 23:29:41Z

This is all I could find, try contacting the newspaper or local library there. Maybe they can help.

Columbus Dispatch, The (OH)

July 26, 1987

JOHNSTOWN - James Richard Ortman, 53, July 24.

Naturalization Certificate

osugrad1 — 2013-06-14 16:19:45Z

My gr, gr grandfather, Johann Tobias Weidinger, immigrated from Germany to Ross County, Ohio in 1860. According to naturalization records that I obtained through FamilySearch.org, he became a U.S. citizen in October 1884.

FamilySearch recently added to its online collection the “Ohio, Southern District Naturalization Index, 1852-1991," which is a “card index of naturalization records from the U.S. District Courts in the Southern District of Ohio...” Among the cards is one for a John Wehringer. This card, which I believe may be for my gr, gr grandfather based on the “Date of Naturalization (October 10, 1884),” shows a “Certificate no. (D-223),” which I would very much like to find/view.

Could this certificate be among records which are available at the Ross County Archives - or possibly at the Ross County Library or Ross County Historical Society?

Ruth J. Suman Rittinger

Contribution — 2013-06-05 13:09:24Z

Ruth J. Rittinger

CHILLICOTHE: Ruth J. Rittinger, 88, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday, June 2, 2013 in Traditions of Chillicothe following an extended illness.

She was born January 6, 1925 in Ross County, Ohio the daughter of Herman and Eleanor (Shearrow) Suman.

On September 4, 1948 she married Clarence Rittinger, Jr., who preceded her in death on November 18, 2008.

Mrs. Rittinger was a 1942 graduate of Unioto High School and a 1948 graduate of the Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati.
She was a Registered Nurse for 39, retiring in 1987. While working Labor and Delivery at Chillicothe Hospital and Medical Center Hospital she assisted in the births of 4400 babies.

She was a member of the Orchard Hill United Church of Christ, Nurse's Guild 4, Ross County Ohio Chapter of the Genealogical Society, Ross County Historical Society and the Ross County Bird Club.
She enjoyed attended the reunions of her Nursing School class and did so for many years.

Surviving are her sons, William and wife, Kathy Rittinger, Chillicothe and Tom Rittinger, Dayton, Ohio; a former daughter-in-law, Sharon Rittinger, Fairborn, Ohio; grandchildren, Brian, Greg, Cindy and Scott; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Kaitlyn, Olivia and Colten; a sister, Virginia Topping, Columbus, OH; and a brother-in-law, Robert Rittinger, Chillicothe, Ohio.

Her parents and a sister, Dorothy Jean Rearley preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 7, 2013 in the Orchard Hill United Church of Christ with Elaine Mulford and Rev. Terry Williams officiating.
Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Orchard Hill church from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday.
The FAWCETT OLIVER GLASS AND PALMER FUNERAL HOME is serving the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Orchard Hill United Church of Christ or the Chris Rearley Scholarship Fund, payable to the ASU Foundation, in care of Jennifer K. Kabrud, Development Specialist, Arizona State University College of Public Programs, Mail Code 3520, 411 N. Central Ave., Suite 750, Phoenix, AZ 85004 or Ross County Historical Society.

A memorial register is available on-line at www.fawcett-palmer.com

Obit Help Please

jackiepeter13 — 2013-06-02 19:37:57Z

Hi,
I wonder if someone could help me please with an obit for
James R Ortman who died
24 Jul 1987inRoss County, Ross,
Many Thanks for your time
Jackie
UK

William H. Coey

Contribution — 2013-06-01 12:35:51Z

William H. Coey, 100, of Chillicothe, Ohio (Ross County)died 11:15 a.m. Sunday, December 2, 2012 at his granddaughter's residence following an extended illness.

He was born September 13, 1912, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Samuel Benton and Carrie Ellen Leach Coey.

On September 8, 1934, he married the former Mildred L. Johnson who died March 30, 2002.

Surviving are a granddaughter, Charlissa (Elsworth) Henneberger, of Chillicothe, OH; a great grandson, William E. (Valerie) Henneberger; a sister, Rosetta, of Dayton, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son, William E. Coey; an infant son, Corky Coey; and five brothers.

William was a member of Landmark Church.

He retired from the Mead Corporation and was a member of U.P.I.U. Local 731.

A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in Greenlawn Cemetery with Pastor Greg Elliott officiating.
There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.

You may sign his online register at www.warefh.com

Published in the Chillicothe Gazette on December 4, 2012

Mary Alice Coey Vulgamore

Contribution — 2013-06-01 12:32:45Z

Mary Alice Vulgamore

CHILLICOTHE: Mary Alice Vulgamore, 71, of Chillicothe, Ohio died 4:05 Thursday, May 30, 2013, in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended battle with cancer.

She was born November 8, 1941, in Ross County, Ohio to the late Forrest and Viola Pierce Coey.

On June 3, 1962, she married James W. Vulgamore who survives.

Also surviving are twin daughters, Teresa (Col, USAF, Jeff) Smith, of O'Fallon, IL and Col, USAF Tracey (Mike) Hayes, of Cheyenne, WY; grandchildren, Danielle and Kaitlyn Smith and Katie and James Hayes; sisters, Ruth Ann (Charles "Chizzy") Purpero and Judy Stewart, both of Chillicothe; a brother, Jack Coey, of Givens, OHIO; (Pike County) and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, James Coey and an infant brother, Johnny Coey.

Mary was the co-owner and bookkeeper for Vulgamore Machine and was an Avon representative for over 45 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Church and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 1 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2013 in St. Mary's Church.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Ware's

There will be no graveside service following the funeral.

You may sign her online register at www.warefh.com

Published in the Chillicothe Gazette on June 1, 2013

Darleen A. Earhart

Contribution — 2013-05-31 14:02:35Z

Darleen A. Earhart

CHILLICOTHE: Darleen A. Earhart, 77, of Chillicothe, Ohio died 10:25 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2013 in Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

She was born July 11, 1935, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to the late Ernie and Belle Freeze Hansen.
On July 10, 1953, she married Lt. Col. Robert E. Earhart, Sr. who died December 31, 1979.

Surviving are her children, Melissa "Missy" Earhart, Matthew P. (Sarah) Earhart, Robert E. (Pam) Earhart, Jr., Amelia "Lindy" (Steve) Nearman and M'Lou (Mark) Mowen; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Sandy Resch; a brother, Roger Hansen, Sr.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a sister, Hazel Hansen; and a brother, Daniel Hansen.

Darleen was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.
She was a former teacher, lifetime member of the Ross County Historical Society, a member of the U.S. Air Force Memorial Foundation, National Association of Uniformed Services and the Society of Military Widows.

Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013, in Caldwell Cemetery with Rev. David Kane officiating.
There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church 151 University Drive, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 or Ross County Historical Society.

You may sign her online register at www.warefh.com

Published in the Chillicothe Gazette on May 31, 2013

William Leroy Pettit

Contribution — 2013-05-25 11:50:29Z

William Leroy Pettit, 77, of Chillicothe, died 1:02 am, Friday, May 24, 2013, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Bill was born October 31, 1935 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late William Pearl and Gladys Edith Thacker Pettit.

On July 31, 1960 he married Carol Sue Ott, who died May 8, 1999.

Surviving are their children, Melanie (Michael) Murta, Portsmouth, Ohio, Barbara (Larry) Heshiser, Conway, SC, Lori Ann Pettit, Orlando, FL, Violet Mae Pettit, Michaelle (David) Ware, Chillicothe, and Rachel (Jeffery) Richmond, Williamsport; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Wanda Sheets; also surviving is a step-son, Matt Trego, Chillicothe.

He was preceded in death by four sisters, Gladys, Evelyn, Donna and Becky.

Mr. Pettit retired from the US Army as a Staff Sergeant and was a Vietnam War veteran.
He was a former member of AMVETS Post 4.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday at the Haller Funeral Home, Rev. Chuck Ott officiating.

Military graveside services, conducted by the Ross Co. Veterans Honor Guard, will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Soldiers Square.
Friends may call 11-1 Tuesday at Haller's.

His online memorial register is available at www.HallerFuneralHome.com.

Re: McCrackin Family - looking for 1891 death date and cemetery

Kutschbach64 — 2013-05-25 08:57:47Z

Tombstone Inscriptions
Twin Township
Ross County Ohio
2000

Compiled by:
Ross County Genealogical Society
PO Box 6352
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

Re: McCrackin Family - looking for 1891 death date and cemetery

rtoelle_1 — 2013-05-25 04:03:44Z

Thanks! This is remarkable. This family has been pretty heavily genealogyized over the years and their burial place doesn't seem to have been recognized ...

I wonder if you can give me the title, etc. of your source of information so that I can make a proper reference. Then, I think I'll see if I can get a findagrave member to take a photo ...
Thanks again -

Re: McCrackin Family - looking for 1891 death date and cemetery

Kutschbach64 — 2013-05-24 08:03:32Z

Bourneville Methodist Cemetery
Twin Township
Ross County, Ohio

Hanawalt
John 1798-1873
Mary J., his wife, 1812-1878
Ann Eliza died Aug 5 1846 aged 6m21d
William died Mar 28 1840 aged 5y3m12d
_______ (unable to read) died aged 20y11m17d

Re: McCrackin Family - looking for 1891 death date and cemetery

rtoelle_1 — 2013-05-23 21:10:42Z

That's Great!
I don't need the other McCrackins, but just in case - Sarah's parents, John and Mary Hanawalt apparently died in 1873 and 1877 respectively. They were long-time residents of Bourneville. Any clues to their burial place??

Re: McCrackin Family - looking for 1891 death date and cemetery

Kutschbach64 — 2013-05-23 08:55:38Z

Sarah J. McCrackin died Oct 19 1891, aged 47y6m8d.
Buried with Wm W. McCrackin died March 6 1886 aged 43y2m16d

Taylor - McCrackin Cemetery
Twin Township
Ross County, Ohio

Let me know if you want a list of other McCrackin's buried there.

McCrackin Family - looking for 1891 death date and cemetery

rtoelle_1 — 2013-05-23 03:04:12Z

William W. McCrackin was a Civil war veteran and store owner near Bourneville, Ross County. His wife Sarah J. (Hanawalt) McCrackin died in Bourneville in 1891. Their son Robert H. McCrackin was also a store owner in Ross County.

I wonder if someone familiar with local Ross County sources would be able to track down ...

When in 1891 did Sarah J. McCrackin die, and where is she (and William) buried???

Thanks!

Early Adair - Dent connection

Contribution — 2013-05-18 12:19:24Z

This was in a Zanesville, Ohio Newspaper.
It may be interesting to our citizens to know that the Dent family were residents of Zanesville along about the year 1810 and 1812. The sons of the family were Frederick and Lewis Dent. Frederick, recently deceased, was the father of Mrs. Ulysses Grant.
Lewis Dent was the paymaster of the 3d Regiment,
O. V. I., under Col. Lewis Cass, serving in Gen. Hull's expedition.
Two of the sisters married in Zanesville. One named Eleanor, (for whom Nellie Grant was named) married Col. Abraham Wood. He was at one time a saddler, at other time, a merchant, and afterwards built and owned a furnace. He was a brother-in-law to Peter Mills, a well-known citizen of Zanesville who married Col. Wood's sister.
Another sister married Mr. Adair who soon left Zanesville and settled in Chillicothe. The sons after leaving Zanesville, settled in St. Louis.

Zanesville Daily Courier
Wed. Eve. December 7, 1873

Note: Another Zanesville Historian noted that Priscilla Dent married Alexander Adair.

John C. Banks 1924-2013

Contribution — 2013-05-18 12:14:47Z

John C. Banks
John C. Banks, 88, of Chillicothe, Ohio died on Wednesday, May 15 2013 at Westmoreland Place, Chillicothe.

He was born on November 6, 1924 in Lyndon, Ohio, (Ross County) the son of the late John and Sara Harris Banks.

He is survived by two sisters; Bertha Mae Pettiford of Frankfort, Ohio and Margaret White of Plain City, OH; also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Pettiford and Mary Maxine Munson and a half sister, Fanny Mae Banks.

John was a farmer and a member of Roxabel Second Baptist Church.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the EBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, Frankfort with Mary Ann Pettiford officiating.

Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort, OH. Calling hours will be held on Monday from noon to the time of the service.

Those wishing to sign his online Book of Memories may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com

Re: Newman, John Pierce

kirknash — 2013-05-10 21:07:31Z

Within the Concord Township, Ross County Ohio 1998 Tombstone Inscription Publication, are there mentions of any of the cemeteries being either "african-american" or "black"? I am researching the surname "Nash." Thanks!

Robert Donald Miller

Contribution — 2013-05-08 12:54:55Z

CHILLICOTHE: Robert Donald Miller, 70, entered life eternal on May 5, 2013.

He was born on March 6, 1943 in Chillicothe, Ohio (Ross County) to Donald H. and Nilzah B. Woodring Miller.

Bob grew up in Chillicothe, Ohio and graduated from Chillicothe High School.
After high school, Bob attended Ohio University and Broward Junior College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Bob's service in the Air Force led to his love of communication technology.

Bob was a conscientious and dedicated telecommunication equipment technician for Horizon for over 30 years. He was affectionately known as Bob - The telephone man.
After his retirement from Horizon in 2005, he continued to install security systems. Bob's entrepreneurial spirit also led him to business adventures including the Country Cream ice cream store in Hocking County, Movie World Pizza, Maid Brigade and R. Miller Construction land development and house construction.

Bob married his best friend, Maria Goebel in 1971. They would celebrate their 43rd anniversary this August 21st. They were blessed with two children, Martha and Patricia. He was known to his five grandchildren as "Bopby".

Always the first to offer his help to anyone in need, Bob never asked for anything in return.

Bob was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He attended the Searchers Sunday school class faithfully for more than 40 years.
He loved nothing more than vacationing at Myrtle Beach with his family and riding the waves on his blue raft.
He enjoyed camping, fishing, boating and water skiing.
Bob and Maria frequently visited the Smokey Mountains to hike, picnic by streams and look for wildflowers.
Bob was always working on a project. He was a carpenter, electrician, plumber and draftsman. There wasn't anything he couldn't do. If it needed fixed, Bob could fix it. If it couldn't be fixed, Bob could fix that too.

Bob was preceded in death by Donald H. and Nilzah B. Miller, his parents; Barbara S. Markman Miller, his sister and John R. Miller, his brother.

Bob is survived by his wife, Maria Miller; his children Martha and husband Joe Watson, Patricia and husband John Wetzel III; his grandchildren Joseph, Madison and Abagail Watson and Madelyn and Johnny Wetzel; his step-grandchildren Ashley Watson and Maranda Hammond; and his aunt, Jeri Woodring; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held in the WARE FUNERAL HOME at 10:30 AM on Friday May 10, 2013 with Pastor Kurt King officiating.
Friends may call at Ware's from 4-8 PM Thursday May 9, 2013.

Memorial donations may be made in the name of Robert D. Miller to "Scioto Valley Habitat for Humanity" at P.O. Box 6125 Chillicothe, Ohio 45601.

You may sign his online register at www.warefh.com

Re: Evans Connection

effie3754 — 2013-05-04 19:24:33Z

Oh, thank you! I truly appreciate your help! Maybe this is the lead I've been looking for.

Re: Evans Connection

pltherapy — 2013-05-04 17:35:27Z

Hello again. A few months ago, I discovered a web site for the Snyder Family and other families who married Synders of Ross County, OH. They also have quite a lot of information on the Evans and Hurles families. You can search it freely but if you want to post a message or reply to one, you have to register but it's free. They can also send you email when someone posts to it. Here is the link and it just so happens someone else is looking for Adam Evans. Here is the link: http://lostourcensus.com/snyder/2013/04/04/charles-wesley-ev...

Re: Evans Connection

effie3754 — 2013-05-04 06:09:23Z

First, let me thank you for responding. We feel a little like puppies chasing our own tails at this point, and any help or leads shared with us would be very much appreciated.

At this time we are unsure of the first name, but it has been rumored to be an Adam Evans. We can't find an Adam Evans that fits the profile of the man we are looking for, and so we are also looking at any Evans in the right age group whose middle initial is "A". He should be either in your William or your David's age group, or their siblings. We are looking for a man in the age range to have fathered a child in 1888.

Our male DNA result indicates "Evans" and we know this is a long-shot, because there is no specific info on him. He would most likely be the father of Wesley A. Snyder b. 1888 Ross Co., Ohio or his maternal grandfather, Frederick W. Snyder b. 1822 in Germany. We have chosen to try to link this name to Wesley, as we don't know for sure who his father was, and it is less likely that his German grandfather would have been connected to the Evans DNA.

In 1888, this (Adam?) Evans would most likely be a single man, a widowed or divorced man, or a man abandoned by his wife, or maybe he abandoned his wife. He would have most likely been in the Franklin twp., Ross Co. or nearby area at that time or maybe was traveling through that area for his work, traveling to market, or some other reason.

Wesley's mother was married and had other children, but they had been abandoned by her husband years before she gave birth to Wes. Although we haven't ruled out her husband as Wesley's father, we are curious to know whether this DNA result may hold a clue. Wesley seems to have no birth record on file in Ross or surrounding counties.

Thank you.

Re: Evans Connection

pltherapy — 2013-05-03 21:30:55Z

I have 14 Evans on my database, mostly from Ross County, Ohio. The oldest one is William Evans, born 1836, who died in 1906. He was married to Mary Hurles and they had 5 children. Their son, David Evans, born 3 Feb 1859 in Chillicothe, Ross County, OH died 4 Mar 1934 inChehalis, Lewis County, WA. Do you have any first names of the Evans you are searching? I could check against the ones I have.

Evans Connection

effie3754 — 2013-04-30 17:53:56Z

Is anyone researching Evans families in Pike or Ross County? We have virtually no information, except the following:

A recent DNA test result indicates there may be Evans ancestry in one of our family groups, but we are unable to determine who or how this Evans may have fit into the family tree, unless by illegitimate birth. There are no known records to document this possibility at the courthouses in either county. Extensive research over a period of 10 years has resulted in no leads.

If anyone is researching Evans lines, we are looking for any possible leads on a male, born approximately between 1835-1865. Names, dates and locations will provide us a direction to focus our research and would be greatly appreciated.

Our families are mostly from the Franklin twp., Ross & Jackson twp., Pike Co. areas between 1860-1900. They were also known to have been in Jefferson & Huntington townships during that period.

If you would prefer to communicate by private email, you may contact me at: researchinq@outlook.com

Opal Bethel McCullough 1922-2013

Contribution — 2013-04-30 14:07:30Z

CANTON, GA: Opal Bethel McCullough age 90 of Canton Georgia, formerly of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away April 7, 2013 at her residence The Lodge at Bridge Mill in Canton.

"I have passed the mountain peak and my soul is soaring in the firmament of Complete and inbounded freedom; I am in comfort, I am in peace" - Kahilil Gibran

She was born in Ross County Ohio to the late Robert Sherman and Grace Ann Bethel on July 3, 1922.

Having been a 4-H member many years she was voted "The Healthiest Girl in Ross County" in 1938.

She was a 1940 graduate of Clarksburg High School and in 1943 from Bliss Business College in Columbus, Ohio.

She was a wonderful sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She has forever touched all who had known her.

She was a lifelong member of Unity Church.

Opal and her husband of 65 years had lived in Greenfield, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio and Cincinnati Ohio and Lawrenceburg Indiana before retiring to Canton Georgia.

She is survived by her husband James and daughter Margaret both of Canton, Georgia; brothers Ray and Paul Bethel of Chillicothe, OH; sisters Joy Atwood of Gallipolis, OHIO and Patricia McGowan of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Brenden Love of Georgia, Keefe, Casey and Lorin McCullough of Florida; three great-grandchildren Riley McCullough of Florida, Morgan Love and Madison Hinckley of Georgia.

She was preceded in death by a son Robert McCullough of Florida; brother Robert Bethel; sisters Marjorie Williams and Helen James of Chillicothe and Mildred Christopher of Dayton, Ohio.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date in Greenfield, Ohio.

Memorial contributions should be made in her name to the American Cancer Society or Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OHIO 43224
or a favorite charity of choice .

Condolences for the family may be left at www.darbyfuneralhome.com

Mary Martha Collins DePugh

Contribution — 2013-04-28 11:56:19Z

CHILLICOTHE: Mary Martha DePugh, 96, of Chillicothe, Ohio died 3:30 a. m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Kindred Transitional Health Care, following an extended illness.

She was born March 26, 1917, in Ross County, Ohio to the late Homer C. and Lucille W. Christman Collins. On May 24, 1937, she married John L. DePugh who died March 1, 1985.

Surviving are children, Alvin (Jeannie) DePugh, Larry Alden DePugh and John Patrick (Linda) DePugh, all of Chillicothe; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Esther (Harry) Rawlins, of Lancaster, Ohio; brothers, Chester Collins, of Chillicothe and Harold (Judy) Collins, of Lancaster, OH.

She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Rosalee DePugh; a son, Michael Paul DePugh; a great-granddaughter; a brother, Wayne Collins and his wife Bertha; an infant sister, Eileen Ramona Collins; and daughters-in-law, Florence DePugh and Patricia DePugh.

Mary Martha was a member of the former United Methodist Church in Massieville, OH.

She was a generous giver to many charitable organizations and was a member of the Ross County Ohio chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in the WARE FUNERAL HOME with Rev. Delbert Allison officiating.
Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at Ware's from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

You may sign her online register at www.warefh.com

.

KERNS Mary

wrighthood1 — 2013-04-26 00:14:11Z

Once married to William Kerns about 1901. He died and she married WH Wright about 1918. They divorced.

Contact: Wrighthood@aol.com to share information.

Re: John Homer Pepple

jhooper2944 — 2013-04-20 17:17:50Z

Do you happen to know who Sarah's parents? Or a birthdate?

Re: Hugh Stewart

hughfullerton1 — 2013-04-06 01:57:06Z

Yes, I would very much like any information on the lineage of the Hugh Stewart who was born ca 1757, and later lived and died near Frankfort, Ohio. Family lore said that he had a quarrel with his father and destroyed all records and ties to his family. I have been engaged primarily in researching the lives of his children and descendants, and especially their involvement with the Underground Railroad in Ross and Fayette counties of Ohio, so have made no concerted effort to go further back in the family. But I would welcome such knowledge as you have. One question that is open is the family connection, if any, with the Covenanter line of Presbyterianism. There are some strong family connections to Covenanters, but I have no evidence as to Hugh Stewart's personal beliefs. I can be reached directly at: hughfullerton@gmail.com. Thanks in advance for any information you can provide. Hugh S. Fullerton

Re: Hugh Stewart

Stewartryder — 2013-04-05 22:57:13Z

Since I am responding to an older request you might have already discovered the parents of The Hugh Stewart you seek. Our family has extensive research on the Hugh Stewart arriving in Philadelphia from Ireland at the age of 16 in 1735. He is the father of Hugh born in 1757 and married to Elizabeth. Hugh 1 was the youngest son, born in Glasgow Scotland 1716. Rather than duplicate information you might have already discovered I will leave it at that. if you want further generations please contact me via email.

Re: Hewlitt Burying Ground

YolandaCampbellLifter — 2013-04-03 23:15:37Z

No cemetery by that name listed in _Ohio Cemeteries: 1803-2003_ by the Ohio Genealogical Society.

Hewlitt Burying Ground

CharlotteJONES9962 — 2013-04-03 13:19:37Z

Hopefully someone can direct me on this. I am unable to find in Ross County a cemetery with this name. Wonder if it is under another name?

DOCKERTY Re: Ross County Gravestone Inscriptions

gwinifred — 2013-03-18 01:29:57Z

Would like to know more about the DOCKERTY s. Didn't know of any in Ohio. Mine are known in CA, MT, KS, PA.

Thank you, Beth

William Archie Dockerty(1), 1915, Colorado
John Oris Dockerty(2), 1880's, Pennsylvania?

Re: Oscar Colvin, Mamie Vaughn, Dorothy Jordan

barbdale_1 — 2013-03-12 04:08:38Z

Here you go- Oscar and Dorothy's marriage license.
He was born in Franklin County, Kentucky, parents Jeff Colvin and Sarah Johnston
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23410-6540-44?...

If it doesn't open, go to the database for Ohio County Marriages, 1789-1994. Select Lawrence County, book 26, then go to image 266

It also confirms his birth year of 1889

Re: Oscar Colvin, Mamie Vaughn, Dorothy Jordan

nnease99633 — 2013-03-11 03:44:42Z

You are a genius!! Thanks so much! Also may explain why I am having such a hard time finding his records. Notice he signed his name Osker Calvin. Mother's maiden name is spelled Johnston rather than Johnson. Makes me wonder if Osker Calvin is actually the name he was born with.

Re: Oscar Colvin, Mamie Vaughn, Dorothy Jordan

barbdale_1 — 2013-03-10 23:23:17Z

This was from the same site
Last Name: COLVIN, First Name: MAYME, Middle Initial: ,
Date of Death: 02/10/17,
City: , County: LAWRENCE, Volume: 2184, Certificate #: 11752, Code: 44,

Last Name: COLVIN, First Name: SARAH, Middle Initial: E,
Date of Death: 12/21/17,
City: , County: LAWRENCE, Volume: 2451, Certificate #: 78637, Code: 44,

Go to this pagehttp://lawrencecountyohio.com/deaths/OHS/1917.htm

Re: Oscar Colvin, Mamie Vaughn, Dorothy Jordan

barbdale_1 — 2013-03-10 22:58:35Z

I think we just hit the jackpot! I found this site for history for Lawrence County Ohio, where Oscar's daughter Sarah died. This is the list for obits from 1900-1930. It lists a Sarah Colvin, and...Mrs. Oscar Colvin! You can order them from the person who compiled the list at 5 dollars a pop! The ordering information is at the top of the page. The whole site has a ton of info! The marriage index, under brides, has one listed for Dorothy and Oscar.
http://www.lawrencecountyohio.com/deaths/1930deaths/1930co_c...

Re: Oscar Colvin, Mamie Vaughn, Dorothy Jordan

nnease99633 — 2013-03-10 22:56:40Z

Thanks for the link! I will be ordering right away!

Re: Oscar Colvin, Mamie Vaughn, Dorothy Jordan

nnease99633 — 2013-03-10 22:55:19Z

The further I dig the less sure I am about some of the info I have on Sarah, Jeff, and Lee. Sarah died August 21, 1930 in Marion, Fayette, Ohio. Her death certificate says she was buried August 22, 1930 in Carlisle, Kentucky.

Lee on the other hand I am having problems with. I only find one instance where he is referred to as Levi and that is in Walter Lee Colvin's obituary which is dated May 10, 1946 so even though the date of birth may be correct, the date of death would not be. Here is a link to Walter's obituary. http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/53423688/person/13540497041/m...

Re: Oscar Colvin, Mamie Vaughn, Dorothy Jordan

barbdale_1 — 2013-03-10 22:33:33Z

It's been awhile (: I would just suggest clicking on Contact us link, and ask what their procedure is.

Also, there is this Ohio obituary index, that lists Dorothy Colvin
http://index.rbhayes.org/hayes/index/

Lee and Sarah Colvin are buried in Delaware County, hers says birth April 1930, I think that must actually be the burial date, and his birthdate is 1863, not 1963! Click on the name of the cemetery to search for Sarah.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=co...;

Check the dates for me, I am not sure this is the right Lee and Sarah Colvin.

Re: Oscar Colvin, Mamie Vaughn, Dorothy Jordan

nnease99633 — 2013-03-10 20:28:22Z

I just put in Colvin. Glad I did, there are a couple that I would like. I don't see how to order them. I am guessing you know how. :)

Re: Oscar Colvin, Mamie Vaughn, Dorothy Jordan

barbdale_1 — 2013-03-10 20:06:37Z

It is under Mrs. Lee Colvin.

Re: Oscar Colvin, Mamie Vaughn, Dorothy Jordan

nnease99633 — 2013-03-10 19:53:10Z

My youngest daughters are twins. Apparently the twins run on Dorthy Jordan's side. There are twins for several generations on her side.

I must be doing something wrong with the link you sent for Sarah Colvin's obit. I put in her name but it says 0 records found. Is there something I am missing?

Re: Oscar Colvin, Mamie Vaughn, Dorothy Jordan

barbdale_1 — 2013-03-10 19:48:13Z

Yes, I saw that. I have a twin, and when I was growing up had heard about the big deal Circleville makes out of twins- even though I live a long way from there!
Also, you can order Sarah Colvin's obit from the Washington Courthouse, Fayette County library here
http://www.cplwcho.org/record_herald_search.php

Re: Oscar Colvin, Mamie Vaughn, Dorothy Jordan

nnease99633 — 2013-03-10 19:40:59Z

If you are interested, I also found a really fun article about Oscar's three sets of twins. There were actually several articles but I only posted the one. They won the prize a few years in a row! And... they did get to walk in the parade.

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/53423688/person/13507331728

Re: Oscar Colvin, Mamie Vaughn, Dorothy Jordan

nnease99633 — 2013-03-10 19:38:53Z

BTW that obituary was the first thing I stumbled on when I was searching for the article you posted. That's when everything started to fall in place. Thanks so much!

Re: Oscar Colvin, Mamie Vaughn, Dorothy Jordan

nnease99633 — 2013-03-10 19:37:52Z

Yes. http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/53423688/person/13540598739

Thanks again! Hopefully I can get Jeff Colvin's and Sarah Johnson's parents figured out next.