Ross - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Update: Old Ross Co. Schools

oldohioschools — 18 Aug 2008 12:27:45 GMT

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

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

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

Look-up?

sally liming — 17 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My great grand parents were married in Ross Co.
Ohio. John S. Morris married Rachel Hughes 12-16-1863. Will someone please look this up for me? I am hoping to gain further information on them. Thank you, Sally

Please help me find anything on my family

sungoddra — 23 May 2006 11:11:45 GMT

Hello, my name is Thomas Charles Southers. I'm trying to find out anything I can about my family up in Ohio, My father refuses to tell me anything. This is about all I know:

Grandfathers name was Thomas Southers
Grandmothers name was Mabel Southers
Fathers name is Thomas Southers Jr.
Father had a brother named George Southers (has a son named Tommy)
Father had a sister named Mary (not sure on her married name but she
recently died.)
sister named Ellen
sister named Helen

If there is anything anyone knows about them please let me know, I've not been able to track anything down not even a death certificate.

Family of George and Ann (Miller) Rowen/Rowan mid-1800s in Ross Co.

bbahler — 11 Aug 2008 1:51:42 GMT

Seeking info on George and Ann (Miller) Rowen/Rowan, who were married 11-6-1824 in Ross County, Ohio.

They were last known to be living in Chillicothe at the time of the 1860 census, where four sons are identified:

1. George Rowen/Rowan: born circa 1834 Ross Co. OH; married to Huldah ?; lived 1880 Chillicothe, Ross Co. OH; child Henry Rowen/Rowan born 1871
2. Austin Rowen/Rowan: born circa 1840 Ross Co. OH
3. Joseph Rowen/Rowan: born circa 1842 Ross Co. OH;
4. Wheeler Rowen/Rowan: born circa 1846 Ross Co. OH; served 88th Ohio Infantry in the Civil War

Murder in Newspaper or Court Records

tkbu430565 — 8 Aug 2008 12:48:06 GMT

Can anyone help me or tell me who to contact about information on a man killing someone with a pitchfork. This man was later aquitted of the murder. I have two names(the man who done the killing) as possibilities. Sebastian Romershausen or Berhardt/Robert Schlegelmilch. This supposedly happened between 1849 and 1852 in Ross County, Ohio. The story has been passed down in my family but no one has been able to verify it. If you could just supply me with an address of someone to contact, that would help.

Timberlake-Estle

Godswillalways — 7 Aug 2008 11:15:13 GMT

Want info about my gr aunt and uncle. Emerson or Emery Timberlake and Unice Katherine (Katie) Estle. They had an adopted daughter named Rosalie, who married Anthony Amole. Emerson's father and mother were Thomas and Catherine (Owmsby) Timberlake from Ky. Her father was John Estle.

Maria/Mary KNOCH

lorenaknoch1 — 31 Jul 2008 3:20:49 GMT

I am trying to find a date of death & place of burial for Maria/Mary KNOCH. We don't have a birth record for Maria but information in our family Bible appears to give her date of birth as January or July 1823. We have been unable to determine the correct spelling of her maiden name, but it may not help if we did as her name is spelled differently on every document we find. Her marriage record shows "Goltatne", her son's death certificate lists her as "Goldney" and her daughter's death cert says "Goltaire" or "Galtaire." Maria married Harmon/Herman KNOCH in Ross Co, OH in 1840. They are together in the Ohio census records until after Harmon's death in 1866. Mary married William A Doyle in 1867 and is found with him in the 1870 census in Huntington Twp, Ross co. along with two of her daughters, Phoebe & Louisa. In 1880, Maria/Mary is living with her daughter Phoebe who has married John WEATHERSPOON. They are in Clinton co, Ohio, and Maria is listed as "Mary KNOCH", mother-in-law to John. I do not find her in the 1900 census of Ohio. If you have a connection to this family, or advice for me regarding this search, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Surnames connected with Harmon & Maria's children are: COX, FRESHOUR, HILLMAN, PURDUM, REASTER/REESTER/REISTER, ROBINSON, ROONEY, WETHERSPOON/WEATHERSPOON

Mt Tabor Cemetery

lmyerrs — 23 Jun 2008 8:43:59 GMT

Does anyone know where this cemetery is located? I am hoping to travel to OH this summer and visit this cemetery. My gr gr grandparents are supposed to be buried there - John C & Anna Marie Strickrott. I also believe at least on of their children is buried there: Gunther Gottfried Strickrott. It is possible a second child is buried there: Maria Dorothea Strickrott. I am not from Ross county and any help would be appreciated.

Tandy Meeker

CathyH909 — 2 Jul 2008 5:17:55 GMT

Looking for any information on Tandy Meeker born about 1796 in Ohio died after 1870. Was on the 1870 census in Franklin, Ross, Ohio. I know that he was married to Ruth Hulse.

Dona May Gilmore obituary look up please

CathyH909 — 12 Jul 2008 8:35:28 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for the obituary of Dona May Gilmore nee Foster born Mar. 5 1873 and died Nov. 2 1959 in Chillicothe, Ross, Ohio.
Thank You,
Cathy

Personal Property and Land taxes

Ray_Shasteen — 30 Jun 2008 7:54:59 GMT

Wanting to check 1818-1840 or so chattel and land taxes for Shasteen/Chasteen but before heading to library wanted to see if I could get advice on what years they may be available.

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks
Ray

Help with marriage look up please

HGJ421 — 17 Jun 2008 7:04:44 GMT

i need help finding a marriage and getting a copy of the record. the date was 17 Apr 1857 in Ross Co., OH and it was between Horace Traphagan (or Traphagen) and either Lydia Jane Spencer or Etta/Lidda Sparrow.

thanks!

Julia CUNNINGHAM Hardwick 1920-2008

Lace_Lynch — 17 Jun 2008 2:35:36 GMT

Julia R. Hardwick died peacefully on Saturday June 14, 2008. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elwood A. Hardwick and parents, John and Allie Cunningham. She was born on May 10, 1920 in Chillicothe, Ohio. and graduated from Chillicothe High School. She graduated from Wilberforce University June 8, 1944. She is survived by a brother, Lawrence P. Cunningham (Loretta) of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Grace M. Williams (Charles) of Dayton, Ohio and Barbara Fant of Cliffside Park, New Jersey; one niece, Cheryl A. Highwarden of Woodland, Texas and many nephews. She worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and taught in the Dayton Public School System . She was a loyal member of Wayman A.M.E. Church for many years and was a member of the Wayman Civic Association, Layman League, Francis Taylor Missionary Society, Trustee 1978, Trustee Emeritus in 1991., Beta Eta Omega Chapter of A.K.A. Sorority, Deborah #19 OES of Eastern Stars. Services will be held at Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church 3317 Hoover Ave. Dayton. Viewing will be 9:00 a.m. Wednesday June 18, 2008 the family will receive friends and well wishers at 10:00 a.m.. The order of Eastern Stars and A.K.A. Sorority services at 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service 12 Noon. Rev. Dr. Ronald Glenn officiating. Interment Woodland Mausoleum. In Lieu of flowers , the family wishes contributions be made to Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. Funeral arrangements by Smith- Rose Funeral Home in association with Johnson Brown.
Published in the Dayton Daily News from 6/16/2008 - 6/17/2008.

St. Margaret's Cemetery

jmtce — 11 Jun 2008 9:09:27 GMT

I am looking for any info on the Rearley family who lived or lives around the Chillicothe area.
John is supposed to be buried in St. Margaret's Cemetery and I hope others in his family are too. His wife was named Lydia or something similar.
Lydia is in my family tree. Born in Vinton county to Martha Brooks and David Hill. She died at her Aunt's house on Nov 1928 in Columbus but was buried in Chillicothe Cemetery.
Their children are Ralph 1893-1916; David died Jan 24, 1958 and was married to Edith; Harold died Feb 5, 1994 and was married to Donna; John died Dec 31, 1959 was possibly married to Virginia and buried in Greenlawn; Ethel was married to man by last name of Michaels; Mary died Dec 17, 1911, Charles died Aug 24, 1934.
I appreciate any info on this family. I also would like info on address, phone number of who to call about the cemeteries these people might be in. Also any obituaries.
Thanks in Advance
Cindy

Evans family of Ohio

rebornblessed — 23 May 2008 10:03:14 GMT

The Family of Immigrant Ancestor Richard Evans [1669 - 7 Jan 1702 probate] > Samuel [1691-30 Sep 1770] [area of Maryland and Pennsylvania] are doing DNA testing with very interesting results.
Later descendants migrated to Ohio [Highland County, Ross County and elsewhere], West Virginia, Kentucky and other locations.
If you descend from this line of Evanses, please contact us at
listadministratorevans@earthlink.net

George Baumgarner in Ross Co. Harrison Twp. 1860

randdmcd — 20 May 2008 4:57:42 GMT

George and a wife Lucinda show up in Butler Co. Pa. in 1850 with sons Manuel, Levi, Anthony, George W. James and daughters Mary , Catherine (Elizabeth next door with husband Samuel Anderson.)

Most of thier children ended up in Hocking County by 1870 and Hocking Co. borders Ross Co. Harrison Twp.

This is the first time I have found them in Ross Co. Have been searching all about Ross Co. Ohio but not a word about and Baumgarners anywhere.

Does anyone have any details that might help me in my search. Thanks in advance. Diane

Pontius, John Andrew aka Andrew Pontius and family

CallResearchOne — 14 May 2008 2:34:16 GMT

I would like someone to please look up an obituary, if there is one, for John Andrew Pontius aka Andrew Pontius, who died in 1825. He died in Ross County, OH. He was married to Barbara Sherman. If anyone has any information regarding J. Andrew and his serving in the Rev War, please let me know ASAP. Thank you.
Jan

Bowman, Zeta & dtr Anna C. Bowman b: about 1889 Ross Co.

Crabman3 — 12 Mar 2008 1:52:20 GMT

Looking for Information on Bowman. Anna C. Bowman born about 1889 Ross County, Ohio. Death Cert list father as
Zeta. Unable to find anything Zeta. Can anyone help me.
Trying to find out Anna's mothers name.
Anna C. Bowman married Charles Hartman
Any information on this Bowman family would be helpful

Lemon/Lemmon/Lemen

melhullhome — 13 Mar 2007 2:00:05 GMT

I am desperate to find the parents of Andrew Lemon/Lemmon/Lemen born 1810 in Ohio, probably Ross County. Andrew was married to Jane Bryant/Brian/Briant September 1835 in Ross Co. Andrew and Jane are noted as heirs to John Bryant, Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH. Andrew and Jane sold land 1836 to a possible relative of Jane's, Edward Young of Ross Co.
There is a Joseph Lemon listed on the 1806 tax list for Ross Co., and later there is a will for a Joseph Lemon supposedly on file in Chillicothe, Ross Co. I suspect this Joseph is the father or at least a relative.
Andrew had a brother Joseph born 1808 in Ohio who married an Elizabeth Carmean in 1833 also in Ross. Before the 1840 census both Andrew and Joseph are in Madison Co., IN, living next to each other. Another possible brother is Thomas who married in 1830 Margaret Hann in Ross Co. All three--Andrew, Joseph, and Thomas--were spelling their name Lemmon. Another possible brother could be the John Lemons who died in 1834 at age 22 in Ross County. He is listed for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Buckskin Twp. Also at the Mt. Pleasant is a Joseph son of an Isaac and Mary Lemons.
Andrew's first son was named John, and this makes me suspect that he may have been related to the John Lemon who is shown as a first land owner in Ohio, August 24, 1801.
I would think with birth dates as early as 1810 and 1808 for Ross County, the parents of Andrew and Joseph would have to have been among the early settlers, but I can't find any Lemon/Lemons/Lemmon/Lemen first families discussed for the Chillicothe-Ross County area on any genealogy websites. Somebody has to know something about this group.

Thank you for any connections.
Melody

White Church Cemetery - anyone hear of this??

bigbear_1 — 23 Apr 2008 12:53:30 GMT

Hi, has any one heard of White Church Cemetery, located in Ross co., Ohio, possibly Colrain Twsp?? Supposedly my ancestor Jacob and Louisa (Augenstein) Hough are buried there. Their dates are Jacob (1798 - 1821) Louisa (1774 - 1848) Thanks, Mike

John & Esther Elliott Ross County, Ohio 1830's to Pike Co. ILL 1850

jhurdle1 — 21 Apr 2008 11:08:45 GMT

I am searching for information on John Elliott and his family who are found in Ross County, Ohio in 1830 census. Esther, his wife, appears in 1850 and 1860 census in Pike County, Illinois. According to Pike County, IL records there were ten children. I would be interested in knowing if there are any probate or land records for John in Ross County, Ohio. Thank you.

LEONARD - MENDENHALL research help, please

grizziesgirl — 12 Apr 2008 3:25:35 GMT

There is an entry for a Ross Co. marriage of William LEONARD to Elizabeth MENDENHALL, 17 Jul 1842. I need to find the parents and sibs of William and there are two families of interest in Ross Co. in 1840: 1) William LEONARD in Concord, a "couple" age 20-30 with 3 girls under five years of age and 2) Thomas LEONARD, a "couple" age 60-70 plus five younger people - perhaps this was William's family but how can I determine that?

There were three MENDENHALL families in Liberty, Ross Co., including Amos, father of Elizabeth (MENDENHALL) LEONARD.

I would be glad for help or ideas about researching this LEONARD family.

Ross County Marriage Look-up

robinroberts7 — 4 Apr 2008 1:52:39 GMT

If possible, could you look up a marriage for me. Name of Groom: AMOS ULEN (b. 1818). Name of Bride: REBECCA MIDDLETON (b. 1822). Thank you so much for your help.

CAN DO MARRIAGE LOOKUPS 1798-1900

Emma_in_Ohio — 7 Dec 2002 8:54:49 GMT

Now have all three Ross Co. Genealogy Society marriage books if anyone needs a lookup.

Tarlton and Rebecca Haley

wjh1030 — 30 Mar 2008 1:14:05 GMT

Looking on any information on them I have them on 1850 Ross Co. Census. I can't find them after that. They were from VA. They were listed being mulatto. They had several children Joshua, Rebecca, Mary Haley and William and Polly Davis. There was also a Martha Davis living next to them who was also mulatto and from VA., possiably a relative.

GARRETT, DEAN, STUART/STEWART, DICKEY, TAYLOR, SCROGGS, SIMPSON, BAIRD, WILSON

mham1 — 5 Nov 2002 4:40:46 GMT

Researching the following families of Highland Co. and Ross Co., Ohio of the early 1800's who intermarried. They came mostly from Penn. and SC. The families are William and Margaret ROSS GARRETT of Abbeville, SC, Abraham and Sarah STUART DEAN of Cumberland Co/Juniata Co., PA. Their children married into the STRAIN, PATTERSON, DEAN, ANDERSON, BAIRD, GARRETT, DICKEY, TAYLOR, SCROGGS SIMPSON and WILSON families of Ohio. Margaret ROSS is the daughter of William and Martha ELLIS ROSS who came from N. IRE. to Abbeville, SC in 1767 aboard "The Earl of Hillsborough". Sarah STUART is the daughter of William and Elizabeth WILSON STUART. Her father came to PA from Newry, N. IRE with his family in 1752 aboard the "Happy Return". Elizabeth WILSON's parentage is unknown, though it is known that she was born near Philadelphia, PA. William GARRETT's widowed mother, Rebecca, married James MCCONNEL of Abbeville, SC Their daughter, Jane, married Job COMBS of the Highland Co./Ross Co. area. Their children eventually lived in Allen Co. and Auglaize Co., OH Any information appreciated.

John Davis + Catherine Stookey

Jos. Williams — 3 Sep 2006 6:59:48 GMT

I recall this couple was from Hardy Co., VA. I bumped into John Davis while searching for my ancestor, John Davis [1800-1882] who in a land deed of 1835, White Co., IN notes, "John Davis of Hardy Co., VA" He was s/o Abel & Mary Davis of Monongalia Co., VA whose family moigrated to Chamapign Co., OH about 1818. I am guessing my ancestor had family connections in Hardy Co., VA since he m. Mary Elizabeth (Isabella) Newland probably of Frederick Co., VA about 1818 prior to the move to OH.

Marriage Lookups

Vickology — 5 Mar 2008 4:24:45 GMT

I do not do marriage look ups anymore.

Rebecca Spencer Gibbs JARVIS 1890-1900

FranceCope — 3 Mar 2008 9:19:36 GMT

Rebecca married Lyman Jarvis in 1878 in Ross County. Death Register reflects Lyman Jarvis passed away in 1892. Both REbecca and Lyman are located in 1891-1892 Chillicothe Directory. I am trying to locate death and burial information on Rebecca.

Thank you for any assistance, Frances Cope

Celia GANO, Henry BAINTER, Mary DEAM , John Wesley BAINTER info search

lorrifrench1 — 11 Jun 2007 8:46:29 GMT

Looking for the parents and origins
and parents of
Henry BAINTER b. about 1816 PA
Celia GANO b, abt 1828 OH
Mary DEAM
and John Wesley BAINTER

would love to find any info.
Thank you and God bless
lorri_french@yahoo.com

1. CELIA1 GANO1 was born Abt. 1828 in OH. She married HENRY BAINTER1. He was born Abt. 1816 in PA.
More About CELIA GANO:
AKA:: Celia GINO
Source :: 1870, Homemaker
More About HENRY BAINTER:
Occupation: 1870, Carpenter / Ross Co., OH
Source :: 1870, Census Ross Co., OH
Children of CELIA GANO and HENRY BAINTER are:
i. MARY2 BAINTER, b. Abt. 1848, OH.
More About MARY BAINTER:
Occupation: 1870, Age 22. Helps mother; Ross Co., OH Census
ii. JOHN BAINTER, b. Abt. 1853, OH.
More About JOHN BAINTER:
Occupation: 1870, Farm Labor /Ross Co., Census
iii. WILLIAM BAINTER, b. Abt. 1856, OH.
More About WILLIAM BAINTER:
Occupation: 1870, Farm Labor/ Ross Co., source: Census
iv. ELIZA BAINTER, b. Abt. 1858, OH.
More About ELIZA BAINTER:
Source :: 1880, Ross Co., OH Census/ Helps mother age 12
v. HULDAH JANE BAINTER1, b. 16 May 1858, Ross Co., OH; d. 11 Jun 1942, Springfield , Clark Co., OH; m. JOHN CALVIN BAINTER1, 26 Jul 1884, Ross Co., OH2; b. Sep 1854, OH.
More About HULDAH JANE BAINTER:
Burial: Aft. 11 Jun 1942
Residence:: 1920, Shelby Co., OH
Source :: 1900, Age 42 m. 16 years /Jennings Twp Van Wert Co., OH
More About JOHN CALVIN BAINTER:
Source :: 1900, Age. 45 / Jennings Twp Van Wert Co., OH
More About JOHN BAINTER and HULDAH BAINTER:
Marriage: 26 Jul 1884, Ross Co., OH2
Source:: Individual Record FamilySearch™ International Genealogical Index v4.02
vi. SIMON BAINTER, b. Abt. 1863, OH.
More About SIMON BAINTER:
Source :: 1870, Age 9/Ross Co., OH Census
vii. GEORGE BAINTER, b. Abt. 1864, OH.
More About GEORGE BAINTER:
Source :: 1870, Age 6 /Ross Co., OH Census
viii. JAMES BAINTER, b. Abt. 1865, OH.
More About JAMES BAINTER:
Source :: 1870, Age 5 / Ross Co., OH Census
ix. CLARA BAINTER, b. OH; m. JONATHAN BAINTER.
More About CLARA BAINTER:
Source :: 1870, Age 3/12 /Ross Co., OH Census

More About JONATHAN BAINTER and CLARA BAINTER:

Endnotes
John Calvin s/o John Wesley BAINTER & Mary A. DEAM
first cousin of Huldah Jane BAINTER
2. BAINTER, JOHN Spouse: BAINTER, HULDA Marriage Date: 26 Jul 1884 County: Ross State: OH Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900 .

Lookup please

khenchel1 — 23 Feb 2008 3:03:35 GMT

Help find ggggrandmother's birth state. Her name was Elizabeth Downing born 04 Aug 1834. She married Patrick Craden in Ross County OH in 27 Feb. 1853. On the 1860 census it says she was born in Illinois. In the 1870 Census says she was head of household born in Illinois. In Dec 1870 she married John T Scott in Chillicothe, OH. The 1880 census says she was born in Illinois. She died in Chillicothe, OH on 15 May 1883. I am not sure who her parents are either. Can not find any Illinois records of Elizabeth Downing born 04 Aug 1834.
Thank you.

Barbara Sibole obit look up Please.

CathyH909 — 21 Feb 2008 8:09:34 GMT

Hello,
I do not know how far back the obituaries go. But, I am looking for the obituary of Barbara Sibole. She died Aug 9, 1881. And I know she is buried in McDill cemetery in Chillicothe, Ross, Ohio. I am also looking for her husband Jacob. I am not sure if he is buried there or not. I am not sure when or where he died. I am interested in any information.
Thank you,
Cathy

Edwin Caldwell Obituary

nicholas1996 — 17 Feb 2008 3:13:49 GMT

I have this obituary of Edwin Caldwell who died Dec 14, 1906 in Ross County Ohio. If interested in this Obituary please email me.

Susanna BERRY m. Hiram CAMPBELL

hookedfeather — 18 Feb 2008 12:35:01 GMT

I am looking for information on Susanna Berry, married Hiram Campbell in Ross Co, OH, 9 Sep 1809. Hiram is listed in the Hocking Co Census for 1820, 1830, 1840 and 1850 (no wife in 1850). Thanks. RJ Morris

WOOD, William A. -Charles family-mid 1800's

cwoodmeyer — 16 Feb 2008 4:58:21 GMT

I believe my grandfather William Albert Wood was born July 7, 1862 (or 1861) in Ross County Ohio. His father was Charles Wood and his mother's maiden name was Waller or Walters. Charles was also born in Ohio around 1840. I Would appreciate any info

Offutt Family in Ross County, OH

doffutt — 21 Jan 2008 5:39:22 GMT

Seeking information on the Offutt Family in Ross County, OH. In the 1860 Federal Census of Union is listed the family of John E. Offutt, which included his wife Eliza (Pease), sons Charles, Henry and Phillip as well as daughter Deborah. According to the 1860/1880Census as well as OH Death Certificate information for John's son Phillip M., John E. Offutt was born in OHIO. Daughter Deborah Offutt's Ohio Death Certificate stated that John Offutt was born in Martha's Vineyard but this may actually refer to her mother Eliza, as in the 1880 OH Fed Census for Clermont Cty Eliza's place of birth is listed as Mass. So far I have been unable to locate the family in the 1870 OH Census. Any information would be helpful.

Thanks

Spencer Family

HGJ421 — 12 Jan 2007 8:54:21 GMT

i'm looking for info on the Spencer family from Ross Co., OH. they only name i have is Lydia Jane Spencer b. 11 Sep 1839 in OH and d. 13 Aug 1885 in Edgar Co., IL. she married on 17 Apr 1857 in Ross Co., OH Horrace Traphagen.

please email me at crazycandles83@yahoo.com

thanks

The Parents of Susan/Susanna Salts

Living_Royce — 10 Jan 2007 3:23:06 GMT

I am having problems researching the parents of Susanna Salts, b. 1815 in Ohio. Supposed parents are William Salts (b. 1803 in Virginia) and Sarah UNKNOWN (b. 1793 in Virginia). Susan wed in 1837 in Jackson County, Ohio to husband, (I'm sure), Stewart or Steward Thompson (b. 1805 in Ohio). Their children were born in Ross County, Ohio. They then moved to Illinois between 1850 and 1853.

Problems:
You can see William probably was too young to father Susanna. Also, some family trees list Sarah as being William's sister. Possible, I suppose. It keeps things interesting enough.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Steve Royce

James Tallman & Amanda Jane Hollingsworth

ytkat — 9 Jan 2008 4:50:31 GMT

I'm hoping to find information on James Tallman b est 1840-1850, unknown place of birth.

James and Amanda's son Charles is listed in the Ross Co. birth records as being born in Chillicothe, 10 July 1878. (His WWI draft registration card shows 11, July 1878) By the 1880 census Amanda was living in Pickaway Co. with son Charles and is listed as widowed/divorced.

I have been able to find no record or hint of infromation for James other than this mention on the birth record for Charles.

Any scrap of information would be most welcome.

Obit lookup please - Josiah Foster

barbragucci — 9 Oct 2007 5:14:03 GMT

Could someone please look for an obit for Josiah Foster who died 25 Sep 1959. I don't know where in Ross County he died. Thank you, Barb

Nichols Family - Ross County OH early 1800's

acannavo — 5 Jan 2008 2:43:54 GMT

Do you have information on the Nichols family(s) living in Ross County Ohio in the early 1800's? Heads of Households were Phillip, James, Samuel and William. Daughters Elizabeth (m. Merrit Jamison), Patsy (m. Abner Pancake), Peggy (m. Augustus Carroll), Polly (m. Henry Green).

JAMES SHORT 1756 / 1836 Veteran American Revolutionary War

tkeltz4451 — 29 Dec 2007 2:42:40 GMT

Genealogy researching my 5th.-Great-Grandfather-JAMES SHORT who was a Veteran of the American Revolutionary War born on Oct. 7th. 1756 in Virginia and moved on to Mercer County,Kentucky then on to Union Twp. Ross County,Ohio where his first wife died and he married his second wife REBECCA (COOPER) WALKER on Jan. 13th. 1825 in Ross County,Ohio.Then they moved on to settle in Union Twp.Fayette County,Ohio where James Short died on Dec. 12th. 1836.and is burried at the Short Cemetery on Bogus Rd. 1.4 miles North of St. Rt. 22 in Union Twp. Fayette County,Ohio.I came down through James Short's daughter MARY"POLLY"(SHORT)WALKER and her husband THOMAS WALKER my 4th.-Great-Grandparents who married in Ross County,Ohio,Thomas Walker was also a Veteran of the American Revolutionary War. Mary and Thomas moved west to Indiana and then on to settle and die in Crawford County,Illinois.Would appreciate any information on the SHORT-WALKER or COOPER families.Please contact; James Anthony"Tony"Keltz,Sr. (Ancestral genealogist) 10636 Long John Silver Trail.*Rocky Fork Lake* Hillsboro,Ohio 45133-8341. U.S.A. Ph:1-(937) 393-8906.or E-mail; tkeltz445@yahoo.com / santa@childsworld.us / www.childsworld.us / P.S.-Always looking forward to hearing from long lost cousins! / KELTZ, & Related Families Association./A non-profit genealogy researching Org./ "FREE GENEALOGY"-------------

JAMES SHORT 1756 / 1836 Veteran American Revolutionary War

tkeltz4451 — 29 Dec 2007 2:42:32 GMT

JAMES SHORT 1756 / 1836 Veteran American Revolutionary War

tkeltz4451 — 29 Dec 2007 2:42:07 GMT

JAMES SHORT 1756 / 1836 Veteran American Revolutionary War

tkeltz4451 — 29 Dec 2007 2:41:45 GMT

JAMES SHORT 1756 / 1836 Veteran American Revolutionary War

tkeltz4451 — 29 Dec 2007 2:41:20 GMT

Schooleys Station Cemetery, Ross County, Liberty Twp, Ohio

LMaxwell0107 — 21 Dec 2007 8:44:23 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for anyone who could take photos of the following grave stones located at Schooley's Station Cemetery:

Row 7
Rebecca N. Maxwell w/o Samual A. d May 15 1866 ag 20y7m24das
James Maxwell d Oct 18 1856 ag 61y6m27das (worn)
Frances Maxwell Nov 17 1805 to Sep 20 1866

The cemetery is located at:
Latitude: 39.263N
Longitude: -82.865W
I don't have actual address.

I would be happy to compensate anyone who can do this for me.
Thank you

Civil War Pension Record - Multiple Surnames

nrotonda — 19 Dec 2007 2:38:45 GMT

I am transcribing Samuel Hafer's Civil War Pension Records which include testimony from several people in Ross County. I will list the surnames of the people who testified and if you are interested in a copy of the transcribed documents, send an e-mail to nrotonda@hotmail.com

Hafer, Boltenhouse, Lee, Waldren, Climer, Sherwood, Rittenour, Cavett, Evans, Sigler, DuBois, Maxwell, Allen, Pippinger, Burns, Anderson, Coy, Scott, French, Condon, White, Ray

Some of these people give accounts of their own Civil War experiences plus their addresses, occupation, age, etc.

Carr

JeffCarr58 — 2 Jun 2004 8:22:59 GMT

I am interested in all the Carr families that passed through Ross Co. or were there when the county split into other nearby counties.

ffejlny@juno.com

Lemon/Lemmon-McCartney-Jamison

melhullhome — 17 Nov 2007 4:37:14 GMT

I am asking for any information on the Joseph Lemon family living from 1799-1809 in Concord Twp., Ross Co., OH.

Joseph Lemon/Lemmon married Elizabeth McCartney, daughter of Rev. War veteran James McCartney, in 1799 in Ross Co., OH. The James McCartney family lived in Westmoreland Co., PA, before moving to the Bourbon Co., KY, area in 1793. In 1804, James moved to Concord Twp., Ross Co., OH, living near his daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Joseph Lemon. Joseph and Elizabeth had sons Andrew, b. c. 1809, Joseph, b.c. 1808, Thomas, and James. Joseph, the father, died around 1809, Ross Co. and supposedly had a will at Chillicothe. I have seen other people's posts dating his death as around 1806, but I have found my Joseph on the Ross Co. tax list for 1807 and 1808. His will was probated 1809, and his widow Elizabeth is shown has head of the house on the 1810 tax list. There are not two Joseph Lemons (last name spelled in any way)on official records for Ross Co. in that time period. My ancestor is Joseph's son Andrew who married Jane Bryant/Bryan/Brian, daughter of John Bryant, in 1835 in Ross Co.

At this point, I am working under the theory that my Joseph was himself from Westmoreland Co., PA, since he married into a family from that same location and the James Lemon, Sr., family was in Westmoreland Co for a time. Additionally Elizabeth McCartney's mother was Mary "Mollie" Jamison. Mary's parents lived in Franklin Co., PA, and died on a trip to see their other adult children living in Westmoreland Co. Some of these Jamison adult children moved into the surrounding area of Concord Twp., Ross Co., OH, near the Joseph Lemon family and the James McCartneys. I think my Joseph may be the son of James/John Lemon, Sr., d.c. 1782, from Tyrone Co., Ireland, the brother of Robert, Thomas, John, James, Archie, etc., and the Rev. War veteran listed with same on other posts. On various records the family name is Lemon/Lemmon/Lamon/Lammon/Lemen. Widow Elizabeth "Betsy" Lemmon married James Lee in Ross Co., in 1818. She died in 1856 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN, where she migrated with and lived near her sons Andrew and Joseph.

Any information on the Lemon/Lemmon family in Ross Co., OH, in the late 1700s, early 1800s in Ross Co. will be apreciated. Or for that matter, any additional information, positive or negative, on the Joseph, son of James/John Lemon/Lemmon,Sr.,d.c. 1782 from Tyrone Co., Ireland.

A Joseph Lemon is listed as serving in the disasterous Sandusky/Crawford Expedition of 1782. If my Joseph and this one are the same, he, then, would have been familiar with the greater Ross County, OH, area.

Any information or connections will be most appreciated.
Best regards,
Melody Hull
Alexandria, IN

I"M in need of some information on the Dyer family

sherryspindler — 9 Oct 2002 9:07:52 GMT

I'm doing some rearch on the Dyer family name and all I know is my great grand fathers name was C.W. Dyer which I think stands for Charles Walter Dyer. His wife's name was Flora Shipley which she is from pickaway county. I do not know where Charles is from. I do know they lived in auston which is around frankfort. What I'm looking for is where he was born .I know he was born in 1875 . I want to know where he was born and what his parents names are.I know he did not die in ross county but he is buried here. He died May 25 1925,and that is all I know. If anyone has any information I would appreciate it! Thanks Sherrry

Roots in Ross County Ohio Website

GeoHallemann — 5 Nov 2007 2:51:02 GMT

Hello

I have started this website project as a place for Ross County Records to be viewed and/or printed off such as: Marriage records, death records, birth records/lists, obituaries, and any other records that people would like to add. I have started this website especially for people like myself that do not live in or near Ross County.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roots_in_Ross_County_Ohio/

Members will be able to add files of their family trees to this website, add photos/documents of their Ross County Ancestors or LINKS to their family website. This Yahoo Group is moderated only to keep the spammers away.

Below is what I already have added to this Yahoo Group Website:

Links:

Ohio Death Certificate Index, 1913 - 1944
Online Ohio Death Certificate Index, 1913 - 1944
http://www.ohiohistory.org/dindex/
Ordering Vital Records
Where to get vital records in Ross Co. OH
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohross/Vital%20Record%20Files/order...
Ross County Genealogical Society
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohrcgs/
Ross County Probate Court Archives
Where to find public records in Ross Co. OH
http://www.rosscountyhistorical.org/publicrec.html
Ross County, OHGenWeb
Ross County, Ohio Genealogy Website
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohross/

Files:
Decendants of Frederick Jett
Decendants of Jacob Kepler
Decendants of Enoch Merriman
Decendants of Henry Myers
Decendants of John C. Wilson

Documents Added (Photo Section):
Marriage Records:
Henry Myers & Nancy Mahan - 1828
Leander Myers & Julia Cox - 1851
Leander Myers & Mary Ann Sheely - 1857
Hovender Myers & Elizabeth Newland-1854
Benjamin Musselman-Elizabeth Byerly - 1812
Charles Milton Penwell-Julia Smart 1901
Charles W McGinnis - Sarah E Templin - 1863
Almira Musselman-Charles DB Webster - 1864
David Musselman-Helen Cryder - 1856
David Musselman-Helen Cryder - 1856
George C Wilson - Eliza A Woods - 1855
George Keller - Love Keargh - 1840
Henry C Wroten - Quintildia S Wilson - 1863
Henry Musselman - Barbara E Dewey 1866
Jacob F Schatzer - Charlotte L Schenewrk - 1856
Jacob Musselman - Elizabeth Gaines - 1841
Jacob Wilson - Rebecca Buskirk - 1863
James Penwell-Sarah Shotwell 1868
James Thomas - Elizabeth - 1841
John A Bochard - Caroline Dunn - 1856
John Basler - Catherine Strawser - 1864
John C Wilson - Elizabeth Wilson - 1856
John Hickle - Margaret Harpster - 1866
John Nebargate - Nancy McGimis - 1840
John Wilson - Rebecka Sheckly - 1817
Jonathan Musselman - Sarah Rains - 1840
Joseph Dunlap - Margret ONeil - 1806
Joseph William - Rowbanion Wilson - 1852
Almira Musselman-Charles D.B. Webster - 1864
David Musselman-Bena Kline-1898
Floyd M. Penwell-Charity H. Myers-1902
Samuel Cox - Kate Penwell - 1908
Lewis Penwell-Jennie W. Merriman-1902
William S. Bitzer-Maria A. Musselman - 1871
Job D Kepler - Mary E Penwell - 1903
Raymond Penwell-Della Russell - 1913
Thomas Mussellman - Jennie Myers 1905
Nancy Ann Penwell-Hugh Bennett 1866
Robert Wilson & Vena Jones - 1919
Robert Wilson - Louisa Roberts - 1883
Solomon McGill - Rebecca Mclain - 1871
Wesley Musselman - Eva Wilhelm - 1890
William Clary - Clo Donohoo - 1883
William Penwell - Betsy Merriman 1845
Thomas Kepler & Gertie Potts - 1906
Harry Pepple & Maude Smith - 1906
Benj Callahan & Mary Strawser - 1874
Edward Myers - Ottie Rhinehart -1900
Gertie Potts & Thomas Kepler - 1906
Samuel Potts & Mary Margaret Penwell - 1874
Henry-Sylvanns Snyder-Nancy Myers-1856 x
Bert McCoy & Adalene Redden - 1928
Clarence Pollard & Bessie McCoy - 1927
Clifford Curtis & Fannie May Penwell - 1917
William McCoy & Grace Penwell - 1905
Alonzo Rinehart&Rosa Rinehart-1905
William McCoy. & Bessie Miller - 1894
Frank Elkins & Jane Turak - 1894

Marriage Consents:
Consent for Marr - Elizabeth Newland - 1854
Consent for Marr - Rebecca Woods-Geo Mills
Consent Hannah Myers-Thomas Poindexer 1875
Consent Rebecca Myers-Thomas Hays 1858
Consent-Almira Musselman-Charles Webster
Consent-Penelope Myers-George W. Hayes-1869
Concent William McCoy & Bessie Miller-1894

Death Records:
Benjamin Penwell - 1936
Clarance Elbert Penwell - 1915
Nancy Annon Penwell-1924
Benjamin Penwell-1936
Bena Musselman - 1914
Clarance Elbert Penwell-1915
Clarcy Musselman - 1914
Eva P. Everhart - do Isaac Penwell-Menerva Stultz
Nancy Annon Penwell-1924
Jacob C Musselman - 1925
Thomas Musselman - 1947
James D Wilson-1913
Harlem B. Wilson-1923
John H. Wilson-1920
Allen Myers - 1917
Frank Myers - 1934
Jennie Ann Myers-Musselman-1945 x

Probate Court Records:
Guardianship:
Guardianship-Hovender Myers - Case #5188
Guardianship-Newton-Rebecca-Susanna Myers-Case #5191

Burial Lists:
Deaths Probate Ct List Ross Co - Myers - pg 1
Deaths Probate Ct List Ross Co - Myers - pg 2

The documents I have listed above are from my own family files. I am hoping that others will help me with this project by adding their documents to this website or send them to ghallemann@yahoo.com or giglet01@yahoo.com

Thank you

Georgeanna Hallemann, Roots in Ross County Ohio - Group Moderator

How to find a Will

debdejon — 3 Nov 2007 7:16:05 GMT

How would I go about trying to find out which wills are available for research in Ross county from 1840-1850? I have a list of sibs born in Ross county from 1809-1830. I am trying to find their parents names.

WALKER in Chillicothe

EPennell — 13 Jul 2001 1:45:17 GMT

Looking for information about the children of Benjamin Harvey Walker who lived in Chillicothe. He was born near Londonderry, Ross Co. to John William Walker and his wife Mary Ann Dixon in August 1854 and died in Chillicothe in May 1931. In a letter dated 1919, he states he has 2 sons. Son Carroll, in Cleveland, has a daughter, Dorothy Louise. Son Neil, served with the "Rainbow Division" and was in Paris doing Cavalry MP duty.

I'd like to know names of wives and children and vital statistics for them. Benjamin married Cora Griffin of Londonderry.

Dixon Family

LindaHopkins27 — 13 Oct 2007 9:20:56 GMT

I am looking for info on my William Dixon family who moved to Ohio from NC. His wife was Sarah John. I am looking ofr any and all info I can as I have very little on this line. Most of the children lived in Ross, Vinton or Jackson CO ohio. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Linda

DAVID STRAWSER FAMILY INFO

03Cheryl — 31 Mar 2007 8:40:34 GMT

I am trying to locate the parents of DAVID STRAWSER born 1806 in Ross Co., Ohio. He married Rachel Smith-Schmidt 9May1833 in Ross Co., Ohio. They moved to williams Co. Would anyone be interested in checking their marriage application to see if their is any informaion available for me. Hope you can help

Owl Creek-locating specific location

usamom99 — 15 Oct 2007 12:13:44 GMT

Hi!

One of my ancestors was in Ross Co very early. He owned property on the waters of the Owl Creek. I have fairly specific info on where this property was located back in 1801.

Is there anyone on this list or can someone direct me to someone who might help me locate it? I will try the gen society but meanwhile, I'd sure appreciate assistance!

Thanks!

JHS

Redding Holladay marriage in 1825

annbradshaw1 — 17 Oct 2007 1:07:15 GMT

Seeking marriage confirmation in Ross County for Alexander Redding and Rachel Holladay in about 1825. Rachel was born in Ross County in 1808, daughter of William and Catherine Holladay.

Thank you.

Ann

looking for kuhn's

jennyilou456 — 3 Aug 2007 10:53:02 GMT

I am looking for kuhn's-- johnson-- hall-- roberts from oh,ky,wv,v,and pa any info would help Johnson's are jesse, jerry, nathan, minne-- hall Ida belle , william-- Roberts oscar, dovie jane-- kuhn my email is jlr9955@hotmail.com or my mom's njm1227@yahoo.com jean

Peter & Catherine Bontz family, OH > KS

newtonmckinney — 10 Oct 2007 7:22:23 GMT

I am searching for information in regards to this family. Any help that can be offered would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much,
Anita McKinney
newtonmac@msn.com

The following is what I have:

Bontz, Daniel
b. 9-16-1865 Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH, d. 3-13-1945 Los Angeles, CA, bd. 3-31-1945, cardiac hemorrhage
Husband of Ida M. (see)
Son of Peter & Catherine
Brother of:
• Mary E. [Michael Frey/Frye] (see)
• Catherine
• George
• Ann
• Minnie [Unknown Leahl/Lealh]
• Peter (see)
• Louisa N. [John N. Jones] (see)
**Peter Bontz lot

Bontz, Ida M.
b. 2-18-1865 Kansas, d. 5-2-1942 Los Angeles, Ca, bd. 2-8-1942, cerebral hemorrhage
Wife of Daniel (see)
**Peter Bontz lot

Jones, Louisa N. (Bontz)
b. 4-14-1870 OH, d. 6-18-1952 Arvonia, bd. 6-21-1952, carcinoma of the brain
Wife of John N. (see)
Mother of: see John N.
1870 Huntington, Ross Co., OH
1900-1930 Arvonia
**John N. Jones lot

Frey/Frye, Mary E. (Bontz)
b. 10-16-1854 Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH, d. 4-7-1922 Reading, Lyon Co., Ks, wife of Michael
1st Wife of Michael “Mike” (see)
Daughter of Daniel & Ida M. Bontz

Clement Byers

zstepp — 1 Oct 2007 11:37:01 GMT

I am hoping someone is researching the Byers family of Ross Co. Clement Byers and his wife Mary Woodrow moved to Ross Co. around 1920. Clement and his son Clyde ran a meat market and grocery on Eastern Avenue and later a coal yard on Eastern Avenue. Cyde married Tillie White. Clements daughter Lillian married Stanley Heskett, a local plumber and had children Mildred Heskett Freeman and Rosanne (Betty) Heskett Graves.

If anyone remembers this family please contact me. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Truett - Cox - Means - Rowe

Fanny29 — 7 Sep 2007 11:19:18 GMT

The Cox, Truett, Means, Rowe families of Delaware probably Sussex county, were early settlers of Ross County. Anyone else searching for these famlies?

Looking for Sams family - Ross County

denisemyoung — 19 Aug 2007 10:23:47 GMT

Hi,

I'm researching Elza R. Sams who was born in Ross County in January 1914. From the information I have, his parents never married. Mothers last name was Mick. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Christian Fry and Jane Robinson PA-VA-Ross OH-Shelby OH 1785-1850

MandyColgan50 — 7 Sep 2007 12:01:11 GMT

I am looking for information about the family of

Christian Fry b. 1786 PA d. 1846 Sidney, Shelby Co. OH

Parents said to be Christian Fry and Margaret Belt of Hagerstown Prince George's/Frederick Co. MD (I have no proof of this. I want to find information about them - I cannot seem to locate a Christian Stout in Prince George/Frederick Co. MD )

Christian of Shelby m.abt. 1811 in VA Jane Robinson b. @1785 VA d. aft 1860 Sidney Shelby Co. OH
I want proof of this marriage and I would like to find out what county in VA they were in.

Children:
Julecia b.abt 1812 m. Abraham Stout abt 1828 They lived in Sidney, Shelby Co. OH - want proof of Julecia's parentage.

James Robinson b.abt 1813
William Belt b.abt 1814
John Thorton b.abt 1816
Joseph Cross b.abt 1818
Robert Lindsey b.abt 1820
Daughter Fry b. 1820-1825
Daughter Fry b. 1825-30

These Frys appear in the 1850 and 1860 census of Sidney and Clinton, Shelby Co. OH I would like proof of their birth and I would like to find the daughters.

This is the family in the pre 1850 Census

1820 Buckskin Twp Ross Co. OH 50001-10100
1830 Buckskin Twp Ross Co. OH 01122001-0200001
1840 Sidney Shelby Co. OH 00013001-00110001
1850 Census Jane and her sons are living in Sidney, Shelby Co. OH

Julecia Fry married Abraham Stout abt 1828 They lived in Sidney, Shelby Co. OH

Mandy

Gersham Cunningham and Lodema

TimHowery — 12 Dec 2002 3:23:02 GMT

Does anyone have any information about GERSHAM (GRESHAM) CUNNINGHAM b late 1700's in Va and his wife Lodema (Ladema) b same. They moved to Ross County and had WILLIAM KENT CUNNINGHAM b 1828.

They moved to Henry County some time later.

Diehlman or Dielman

MargaretIverson — 24 Aug 2007 5:43:31 GMT

The Diehlman I am searching is John Frederick Diehlman, spelled Dielman, in some records. DOB. June 9, 1843 DOD 16 July 1913 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. His wife was Phillipine (last name possible Stoll or Stull) who died 14 June 1897. His declaration for citizenship states he was from Hesse. . Family stories indicate he probably immigrated about 1853 throught New York. I have death forward but am searching for Phillipine's last name, information about immigration, birthplace of both. They married and lived for a short time in Ross County near Chillicothe, Ohio, before moving to Portsmouth. I would appreciate any information you may have run across about this family. Thanks.

Family of James Casper Reimer and Jennie Black

muller1938 — 20 Aug 2007 3:04:40 GMT

Seeking information on the family of James Casper REIMER (1882--??) and Jennie BLACK (1883--??) (see below): J. C. Reimer is a 2 X great grandson of Alexander NEGLEY of Pittsburgh. J. C. and Jennie lived in Allegheny and Westmoreland Cos., of Pennna. I am able to track the family in the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 census.

When and where did they die and where are they buried?

J. C. and Jennie had three children (listed below): Can anyone help identify the children’s families.

Willing to share information!

Descendants of James Casper Reimer

Generation No. 1

1. James Casper4 Reimer (Abram Reimer3 Haines, Aaron2 Reimer, Abraham1) was born Oct 09, 1882 in PA. He married Jennie Black, daughter of Samuel Black and Kathryn ??. She was born May 1883 in PA.

Notes for James Casper Reimer:
Ancestry.com transcribes the name as REIMEZ in the 1920 census.
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When and where did James Casper die?
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More About James Casper Reimer:
Occupation: 1920, Bldg. contractor (installs wood lath)

Notes for Jennie Black:
When and where did Jennie die?

More About Jennie Black:
Occupation: 1900, Cake baker

Children of James Reimer and Jennie Black are:
2 i. Robert Jas.5 Reimer, born Mar 18, 1916 in PA; died Feb 19, 1990. He married Minnie J. Klingensmith Aug 01, 1941 in Westmoreland Co., PA; born Abt. 1916 in Westmoreland Co., PA.

Notes for Robert Jas. Reimer:

More About Robert Jas. Reimer:
Social Security Number: 176-09-9754

More About Robert Reimer and Minnie Klingensmith:
Marriage: Aug 01, 1941, Westmoreland Co., PA

Did Robert and Minnie have any children? If so, what where their names and when and where were they born.?

3 ii. Roberta Reimer, born Mar 18, 1916 in PA. She married Robert M. Pauli Dec 21, 1946 in Westmoreland Co., PA; born 1917 in Westmoreland Co., PA.

Marriage Notes for Roberta Reimer and Robert Pauli:
Were living in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH at the end of the 20th cent. and beginning of the 21st cent.
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Did Robert and Roberta have any children?
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More About Robert Pauli and Roberta Reimer:
Marriage: Dec 21, 1946, Westmoreland Co., PA

4 iii. Samuel Richard Reimer, born Nov 05, 1918 in PA; died Dec 11, 1997 in New Kensington, Westmoreland Co., PA. He married ?? Bef. 1944.

Notes for Samuel Richard Reimer:
According to his World War II draft records, Samuel was married by 1944. Who to? And did they have any children?
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More About Samuel Richard Reimer:
Social Security Number: 190-01-7190

More About Samuel Reimer and ??:
Marriage: Bef. 1944

Pickaway Co Clifton's With Ross Co Connections

PatJohnson1985 — 11 Jun 2007 6:30:05 GMT

This Clifton family was in Pickaway Co OH for at least 50 years. I am hoping someone may have information about them. I believe Margaret is the mother of these Cliftons. They were all born in Delaware where there is a will of Obediah Smith stating his daughter, Margaret Clifton's children.

Listed in the will are: Job,Benjamin,Charles,John,Judah,and Smith Clifton. Is this the Pickaway Co family? There is a Margaret Clifton age 100 in Pickaway Co OH. Who was her husband? Job Clifton married Ann VanBuskirk and Juda Clifton married John VanBuskirk, both in Ross Co before Pickaway was formed.

There must be some records for these folks as they lived there for so long. Perhaps cemetery records would tell some of the relationships. Any clues or help will be greatly appreciated.

Harvey

DJones7323 — 6 Apr 2007 8:02:14 GMT

Looking for information on these Harveys who were married in Ross county:

Jemimah born 1801-1810 sp. of Isaac Timmons married January 4, 1816.

Margaret born 1819 sp. of Daniel Dresback/Dreisback married December 24, 1840.

Mary born 1825 sp. of Levi Godwin/Godden married October 10, 1839.

Mary Ann born 1814 sp. of David Pontius married April 5, 1836.

Rebecca Ann born 1808 sp. of Willis Painter married August 31, 1837.

Richard married Elizabeth Duvois April 22, 1800.

James sp. Martha McIlvin married October 16, 1828.

Thanks in advance,
Diane

Leroy Reeves

VincentGrice — 4 Aug 2007 3:33:49 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Leroy Reeves who divorced Virgie May Benner Reeves in April of 1911.

Enoch T. Carson Biography

bitbybug1 — 21 Jan 2006 12:38:28 GMT

Pinto, Marshall,Peck

penguin1 — 29 Jul 2007 10:07:18 GMT

Am doing research for a sister-in-law, Sherri Pinto. She is daughter of Paul born in K.C. Ks. 1925, granddaughter of Ernest, great granddaughter of George who was son of Jacob Pinto and Elizabeth Keepers. They had Maria, Francis,Edward,Laura, Fanny, William and Arthur in the 1850's and 1840s and lived in Iowa. Jacob originally from New Haven CT and son of Isaac who was son of another Jacob in New Haven. Jacob first mentioned had 3 brothers, Henry M, Samuel and Miles Augustus.We are looking for cousins. Sherri is in Topeka Ks. Please respond - we are trying to determine European origin. penguin1@kc.rr.com. Mary Ann Rosas

Henry strawser and Druzilla Hinton

snoozmitch — 15 Jul 2007 9:33:24 GMT

I believe they had a daughter Lea Hinton who married my ggggrandfather John Watsonberger> I have the death certificate of their daughter Maggie Druzilla Watsonberger so I know I am correct back this far. Leah Strawser is listed on the death certificate as Maggie's mother. I am seraching for anyone else connected with this line?
susan mitchell

Frisby & Mahlon Morris Families

lmorri7339 — 9 Jul 2007 8:27:32 GMT

Hi:

I am looking for more information on Frisby Morris (b. 1783, VA) and/or Mahlon Morris (b. 1790, VA) who came to Ross County from Frederick Co., VA between 1817 and 1820.

Both Frisby and Mahlon married in Frederick Co., VA shortly before coming to Ross County. I believe they were brothers, but cannot prove it. Frisby and Mahlon each had children named Frisby, Mahlon, and Samuel. I also believe they were related in some way to Carvil Morris, born about 1808 in Maryland, but again don't know how they were related.

Would love to hear from anyone who is researching the origins of these families and how they are related.

Thanks!
Linda Morris

Palmer,Clark,Kennedy,Stockman

Chay80 — 21 Jun 2007 1:39:49 GMT

Mary Jane Palmer b.May 5 1845 in Ross,Ohio to Robert Palmer and Mary Clark. Any information or leads would be great. I am looking for anything at this point.

Ty
CH

marriage record Wm. E. Spry/Anna Manlove

mjk34817 — 21 Jun 2007 3:09:59 GMT

I would like to order a marriage record from Ross County from 1867. I know the cost is $ .50 per page. How many pages are usually involved? Is there a request form I need to fill out and submit? Thank you for your patience and help.

Palmer,Clark,Kennedy,Stockman

Chay80 — 21 Jun 2007 1:41:28 GMT

Mary Jane Palmers Mother Mary Clark b.1820 is put down in a census as being born in Ohio.

Ty
CH

obit lookup please--FAIRCHILD, Serena

daninor — 23 May 2007 2:58:46 GMT

I'm hoping someone can find a obit for a cousin--

SERENA FAIRCHILD 12 Sep 1893-Dec 1972 Richmond Dale, Ross Co

Thanks in advance

sarah a pierce

pjenkins62 — 22 May 2007 8:35:25 GMT

seeking any info on sarah anne pierce, born in ross county,town of roscoe,ohio. she was born on sept. 29,1848. i have searched for a long time trying to find her parents. she married oscar harwick on dec 27 1866 in fulton county, illinois.please help me with any info to her parents. thanks pjenkins buttongal@cox.net

Obit needed for a WWII Veteran

owenjulia — 20 May 2007 2:18:10 GMT

I'm looking for the obituary of a WWII veteran, Marion Mutschelknaus, who died while at the Chilicothe VA hospital.
He was buried (also born & raised) in Aberdeen Ohio (Brown County) at Charter Oak Cemetery. He was born in 1921, and died in 1992.

I'm looking for more firm dates of birth/death and for his siblings, they are my Grandma's cousins:
A brother from his Mother's first marriage (I wish I had a given & or surname).
A sister, Ann, from her Mom's 2nd marriage, full sibling of Marion's. I don't have her married name but know she married a Stanly, from Lexington, KY at the time.

Their mother was Clara Mutschelknaus (nee Wilson). I don't know the names of her husbands, I think the 2nd was also Marion. She was my Grandma's aunt.

Thanks so much!

Clifton Family and Murders

juniorrocks8 — 3 May 2007 2:54:07 GMT

Hello, I am looking for anyone researching the Joshua Clifton family of Yellow Bud/Clarksburg. He was reportedly married three times, to Elizabeth Kelso, Miranda Buskirk, and Mary McDaniel. He is probably the father of my ancestor, J. Douglas Clifton (born around 1861). I also have a newspaper clipping from the Portsmouth Times dated August 13, 1887 regardingthe deathbed confession of "old" Joshua Clifton of Yellow Bud, Ohio. He admitted to killing two men (Sam Osborn in 1861, and Mahlon Morris in 1864) and assisting in killing a third. Apparently and African-American man was convicted of murdering Osborn and did twenty years in the Ohio Penitentiary. Anyone have more info on this family or the murders? Thanks in advance!!!!

Aubrey Nelson
juniorrocks8@juno.com

Ross county OH 1830 marriage John Thomas and Julia Tenyck

lindabonnell07 — 13 May 2007 8:45:37 GMT

I know that one of my NJ ancestors,Andrew Ten Eyck,was born in NJ but ran a tavern in Ross county,OH in the early 1800s.
It has come to my attention that a Julia Tenyck born 1810
NJ married John Thomas in Ross county,OH 1830. Was there any direct relationship between Andrew and Julia? Andrew was son of Matthew and Cornelia Post Ten Eick who left NJ for OH in 1812. Their other children were Henry,Matthew Jr.,
John and Cornelia. John left OH and settled in Wayne IN in the 1830s.

German Immigration to Chillicothe

TinaJaneK — 8 May 2007 9:52:31 GMT

I am starting a research project on German Immigration to Chillicothe/Ross County. I am compiling statistical information from Naturalization records, church records, family records, etc. I would like to include biographical sketches and family stories from descendents of these German families. Anyone interested in submitting information may contact me at:
Tina Kutschbach
639 Laurel St
Chillicothe OH 45601
tinak@roadrunner.com

My goal is to produce a book to aid German research in the area.

Thanks!
Tina

PAUL ROSS CO.

APOCSI2504 — 23 Nov 2001 12:47:13 GMT

Looking for information on surname PAUL,HUGHES any information will be helpful. THANK YOU

Brambles in Ross County -- early 1800's

FARNSWFW — 13 Apr 2007 8:48:09 GMT

My ancestor, Henry Bramble married Sarah Turner in 1815/6 in Ross County. Their children, William, Samuel, James and Rebecca were born there. Sarah died in 1832 and Henry married second, Eliza Nichol in 1833 and had children Sarah and Lewis. The family left Ross County before 1849, and went to Indiana, but I do not know where they lived in Indiana. I'm seeking correspondence with anyone who has any information on this family.

Bill Farnsworth -- farnswfw@suddenlink.net

Porters of Ross County early 1800's

FARNSWFW — 13 Apr 2007 8:40:50 GMT

My ancestor, Rebecca Porter, married Samuel Turner and died in Ross County OH in 1847. Rebecca was the sister of George whose will was probated in Marion County Indiana in 1847, and of Henry Porter who died in Ross County OH in 1814, Henry left a wife, Mary and children Mary, Rebecca, Nancy, Henry, George, Polly, Edward Tiffen, and John. According to George's will, Henry's daughter Rebecca married a Maguire, Mary married a Cannon, and Nancy married a Henderson. I'm particularly interested in learning about Rebecca Porter's ancestry, and to do so, would like to correspond with anyone who has information on the above related people.

Bill Farnsworth --- farnswfw@suddenlink.net

Freshour Links & Cousins come out of the wood work please :)

ckmosley — 10 Jul 2006 9:26:13 GMT

I haven't been doing Genealogy for awhile, I hit a brick wall with my hubby's line and quit for a bit to get prospective. So back again and refreshed here we go!

This is my line back to Wendle Freshour the Rev. War Patriot.
Richard Freshour / Molly Green
John A. Freshour / Shirley A. Moore
Clyde Freshour / Freda Brown
John W. Freshour / Iva Della Jones
Nathan Freshour / Nancy Swisher
Epheriam Freshour / Maria Demoss
John Freshour Rev. War Vet. / Margaret Funkhouser

I have info on every single branch back, just trying to fit all my branches on the tree. If you link up to any of these folks or have Freshours anywhere in your Genealogy I would love to speak with you or some of you speak with you again :)
Email is 278mosley@comcast.net

Kelly Freshour Mosley
Mother to 7 Trey, Jake, Nick, Chris, Baylie, Kierra and Kate

Benjamin Bost & Mary Hammond

Nancy — 26 Sep 2003 12:27:47 GMT

My husband is of the line of Joseph Lewis Bost. Are you related also to the Bost family? Was Jacob Bost the Father of Benjamin? Looking for answers to questions. Heard that their was reunions maybe in Pike Co., Ohio but can't confirm any of this. Grandchildren won't give out info to freely. Thanks for your input with this. His grandmother was Effie J. Bost, d/o Joseph and Coral (Russell) Bost. Nancy Tennant

Myers

KitRitter — 2 Apr 2007 2:05:44 GMT

Would like to find birth certificate of Charles Monroe Myers, need parents of Charles Monroe Myers born 1807 in Picaway, OH...married Isabella Chevalier McGrew in 1831....children Lewis, Naomi, Allen, Charlotte, Meliassa, Mary Ann and Amanda were born in Indiana from 1832 - 1847. Some settled in Cass Co., Carroll, Wolcott,IN. Other surnames in the family...Meade, Thatcher, Frazier, Dicks, Maddock, Widdows.
Any suggestions appreciated
Will share info.
Thanks
Kit Ritter kit@kitritter.com

1850 Ross Co. Census Lookup, GRAVES

CarolynnRoy — 1 Apr 2007 5:38:39 GMT

May I have a lookup for Rachel A. Graves b. 1847 Ohio.

Her parents may be Joseph and Mary Graves. Just learned this thanks to a volunteer answering my 1860 census lookup.

Thank you for your help,
Carolynn

1860 Ross Co. Census lookup, GRAVES

CarolynnRoy — 31 Mar 2007 10:42:10 GMT

My I have a lookup for Reachel/Rachel A. Graves b. 1847 in Ohio. She married Joseph Parrent in 1866 Ross Co.

Joseph Parent/Parrent was b. 1843 in Canada.

Thank you so much,
Carolynn

Smith surname

rumer9 — 27 Mar 2007 10:56:50 GMT

I am looking for info on Jefferson Smith born 1807. I know he married Catherine Hines in Ross county. I am curious if they had any other family who lived in Ross county at the time of there marriage around 1827.

Thank You,
Diana rumer

Where in Germany did Ross County, OH residents come from?

BruceRasa73 — 8 May 2003 2:17:04 GMT

Can someone advise if there was a "typical" migration pattern that German immigrants followed before moving to Ross County, OH? Was there one primary region (or town) they came from?

Thomas Orahood Jr.'s "mystery" children

Jeanne — 14 Mar 2006 3:07:27 GMT

Thomas Orahood Jr. married Catherine "Catie" Bowers in Ross County in 1820. Catie died in Tippecanoe Co., Indiana in 1831. Thomas took their children back to Ohio after Catie's death, left them with relatives, and then went to Iowa where he married and had another family. Orahood researchers have been unable to find any proof of who these children were. There were reportedly three. Andrew Jackson Orahood was almost certainly one of them. In 1850 he was living in the household of Edward and "Ethli" Young and this Ethli was Thomas Jr.'s sister. Andrew Jackson Orahoods descendants are the Arahoods. I think another child of Thomas and Catie may have been John Wesley Orahood who first shows up in census records in Schuyler County, Illinois and always claimed to have been born in New York. But we haven't found a trace of any Orahoods in New York that early. John Wesley Orahood died in Missouri. I've also wondered if the Ethla Orahood who married Ward Strope in Fayette County in 1846 was another one of these "mystery" children. According to the 1860 census, she was born in 1830 in Indiana.
All three of these were born at about the right time to support my theory and so far, we haven't found any other indication as to who their parents were.
If anyone has come across anything about these people, I would appreciate hearing about it. And if anyone is researching any of the Orahood/Orihood/Arahoods. I'd be happy to exchange information.

Henry Coons, Mary Howe

davelifethoughts — 18 Mar 2007 5:26:58 GMT

Looking for information on Coons and Howe ancestry

Two related postings

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

Coons Family Genealogy Forum posting by Samuel Johnston(1999): Searching for information on the parents of Henry Coons. He married Mary Ann Howe on 2/19/1789 in Berkeley Co, VA (now WV). The family moved to Ross County OH about 1807. Some children were John, Rachael, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Wilson, and Phillip. A short family history written by a descendant of John Coons written in 1885 states the parents of Henry Coons came from Germany. Henry died in Jackson Co, OH in 1827. Rachael married John Hillery in Pickaway County, OH.

Ross County Gravestone Inscriptions

missangie_1 — 23 Mar 2005 1:18:23 GMT

I found a book at my great-grandmother's home titled: "Gravestone Inscriptions in Ross County, Ohio Vol 1" by Ralph W. Cokonougher (New Holland, Ohio) 1978.

Wright Cemetery in Buckskin Twp
Nixon Cemetery in Paint Twp
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Buckskin Twp
Old Stone Cemetery in Buckskin Twp
Nuckols Cemetery in Paint Twp
Hixon Cemetery in Buckskin Twp

Would be happy to look up surnames if anyoen is interested.

William DAY Family from Hampshire Co. VA / WV early 1800s

Lzcain — 10 Mar 2007 5:45:44 GMT

There seems to be quite a few "Day"s that were living in Ross in the 1850 census that were born in Virginia. I am looking to fill in a few gaps and on a hunch I thought I would come to the Ross board in hopes someone could help.
Looking for any information of the following..

William Day b. 1801, d. 1873
Brother Larkin Day Henderson b. 1790 d.1872
Brother John Day b. ?? d. ??

Mother Nancy Brown Day Henderson b. ?? d.??
Father William Day b. ?? d. ??

Will be very grateful for any help, Thanks, Liz