Van Wert - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Charles Ramsey, Mary Louisa Hudson

Trina — 12 Dec 2004 9:57:12 GMT

I am trying to find the father of my grandfather's half-sister. My aunt, Cladie, was born in 1909 in Van Wert County to Mary Louisa Hudson 1889-1924. Cladie's last name is listed as Ramsey but their is no mention of the father. Mary Louisa was not married but was living w/ a Charles RAMSEY in the Van Wert County, 1910 census. Charles is noted as a widow, born ca. 1874, and has 5 other children from his previous marriage. John W., Bermalda, Floyd D., and two other unknown children.
Mary Louisa is listed as their housekeeper.

Any help would be greatly appreciated in helping me solve this mystery. :-)

Looking for info on John Roehm married to Rosina Maria Schumm

Jeremy_Roehm — 23 Sep 2008 1:20:44 GMT

Right now I am lost on John's parents and was wondering if anyone had any info they may be able to share

Looking for any info on Andrew Roehm and Fredericka Gutheil

Jeremy_Roehm — 24 Sep 2008 8:07:12 GMT

I have Andrew Roehm placed from Wurttemberg, Germany and have fredericka in Prussia. Any info you may have to share would be great. And thank you in advance

Looking for an F.O. Current, plus other surnames

Phyllis Codling — 9 Sep 2001 2:27:12 GMT

I'm researching my Van Wert County family tree ... with its roots mostly in Jennings Twp., Tully Twp. and Van Wert City.
Primary surnames are: REED, MOSEL, WHERRY, MAY; secondary surnames include TRACY, BAXTER, REEVES, COIL, etc. I seem to have connected many family names, but still haven't found anyone else listing queries with the same ones I'm looking for.
Anyway, as for F.O. Current, he is the son-in-law of Daniel and Mary Tipton Reed, but I don't know which of their daughters he married. Pretty sure he lived in the Convoy/Tully Township area.
Similarly, I have a Ruth A. Reeves who is also a daughter of Daniel and Mary, but I have absolutely no information for her. Don't know her husband's first name.

As for the Reeds, I have a lot on Daniel's descendants, but though I know they all bought land in Jennings Township at the same time Daniel did (Nov. 1837), I've run into dead ends for his brothers William, Quinton, James and Peter. (There are a couple William Reeds I've found in the County biographies published in 1896, but neither appears to be Daniel's brother.)

Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

George W Norris/Mary Olive Hillard

lucille1959 — 15 May 2008 2:30:43 GMT

Any information on the Norris Family would
be appreciated. Children were Frank, James, Elmer,
Bessie, Lillian, and Jesse. Thanks.

Obit Looup Please

connieconnie10 — 19 Aug 2008 4:53:52 GMT

Obit lookup for Julia Stout she died 10 Aug 1923 in Van Wert.

Enoch and Elizabeth Hillier

lucille1959 — 8 Jul 2008 11:39:36 GMT

Any information concerning this family would be
appreciated. Lived in south half of Hoaglin Twp.,
Van Wert County in 1880. Elizabeth is listed as a
widow in 1900 Census. Thank you.

Miller;s

RuthJ65 — 1 Jul 2008 5:53:05 GMT

I am looking for information on Joseph Miller who lived in Vanwert in 1830-1835, he was born in Virginia maybe west Virginia in 1877. All I know is that he was born in 1877 and he married Elizabeth What i have is Miller and They had a least one son Simon Peter Miller Born in 1833 in Van Wert Ohio. I would like to find a Death date on him and find out if their were more children.Please write me At Crockett62003@yahoo.com. Thank you before hand.

James Kirkland in "poor House"

Evelyn Smith — 22 Jan 2006 6:55:23 GMT

In the mid 1940's, a great uncle named James Kirkland died at the county"poor house". Does anyone know how I can find out more information and where he might be buried? Thanks.

James William Miller and Anna Prill

titanicfan71 — 6 Jun 2008 12:57:35 GMT

I'm Looking for info on this family...

1920 Van Wert Co OH

Pleasant township

Van Wert city

501 S. Vine

Household 241

Family 245

J. W. Miller, head, male, white 47, married OH OH US Grain elevator laborer

Anna, wife, female, white 45, married OH Ger Ger

Ralph, son, male, white 10, single OH OH OH

Arthur, son, male, white 8, single OH OH OH

Ernest, son, male, white 6, single OH OH OH

Ruth, daughter, female, white 5, single OH OH OH

Genevieve, daughter, female, white 2 4/12 single OH OH OH

James Leroy, son, male, white 9/12, single OH OH OH

It looks like Anna’s maiden name was Prill. Her father was John George Prill born Oct 1827 in Germany.

Marriage Licenses Issued Jan. 1 -Feb. 1, 1889

RSprowls3639 — 1 Jun 2008 2:16:17 GMT

From January 1 to February 1, 1889, the following marriage licenses were issued by Judge Brotherton:
W.V. CHARLES and Lucy BRONIN
John GEARHISER and May E. KIRDER
Reuben MEELY and Emma HIPSHIRE
E.P.KRARY and Evaline MARTON
James W. RUMBLE and Lydia E. MOHR
C.C.McMILLEN and Eva L. GAMBLE
Christopher STEINBRUNER and Nettie HOLDEN
David F. PRIDDY and Josie HAVER
Loren L. LAKE and Loretta A. BRUNI
Joseph ROTH and Lucy HARMON
James R. BELCH and Emily POLLOCK
Charlels A. HOOD and Bertha WADSWORTH
James A. KOUKLE and Anna F. JONES
Henry MOSURE and Lulu HIRE
Wm. H. PICKERING and Mary CARLISLE
Antony LOTH and Sarah E. SMITH
Calvin LEWIS and Jane WELLS
Henry E. STITZ and Mary WENDEL
Willis W. RILEY and Carrie HOSKINSON
(source: page 5 The Van Wert Republican
February 7, 1889 Thursday)
hope this helps someone
Ruth Sprowls

Melrose

ruthhall36 — 22 Feb 2008 12:43:50 GMT

Could someone tell me which cemetery would be closest to Melrose and if it has been indexed? Thanks, Ruth

Elsworth McClure

MichaelOLaughlin40 — 17 May 2008 7:03:24 GMT

Elsworth McClure was a resident of Van Wert County from 1900 until his death in 1959. He was born in Ohio in January 1872 and married "Anna" about October 1899. I would like to know where he was born, who his parents were and who was the mother of his daughter Fern, born July 1893, probably at Willshire, OH.

Frank W. GILBERT Marriage

richard_vanwagenen — 30 Aug 2004 5:19:30 GMT

Looking for marriage record for Frank W. GILBERT which took place around 1893 in Jennings Township.

Dr. Samuel Kennedy Christy

smead0870 — 25 Jun 2001 5:41:53 GMT

Address for library?

MargeCounterman75 — 11 Apr 2008 5:38:24 GMT

I have about 11 obits I would like to have but I need the address for the Library. could someone please post it for me?

grannycount@verizon.net

Baxter, McConnell, Rowinsky, and Sproul families

Sharon Wilcox — 1 Apr 2006 5:07:22 GMT

I am researching the John S. Baxter, James R. McConnell, Barbara (Rowinsky) McConnell, James Sproul families )and all related families) who lived in Van Wert County, OH from mid 1800's to early 1900's. Would like to swap information and photos with others researching the same families.

Thanks,
Sharon Wilcox
wilcoxphoto@dmci.net

John S. Baxter

daisygirl94444 — 10 Jul 2006 7:33:50 GMT

I'm looking for the cemetery that my great great great great grandfather is buried in. His name is John S. Baxter and his wife is Rebecca. He was born in 1778 in Ireland and she in 1780. they both died in Van Wert!

Thanks for any info!

Mabel Schafer obituary

SuzanneCauble42 — 1 Dec 2007 4:57:06 GMT

looking for obit article or info on the death of my grandmother Mabel Schafer that died in Van Wert in 1932, she was married to Henry Louis Schafer.

Lookup in 1850 census for Tracy

Larryprice30 — 27 Jan 2008 5:42:38 GMT

Need a look up in the 1850 census of Van Wert for the family Tracy--father unk, mother- Mary, 41, children: Louisa 16, Jacob 13, Eliz 9.
Appreciate any help,
L.P.

William Clark of Beaver PA

aclarkdsp — 24 Nov 2007 8:51:28 GMT

William Clark born 1825, wife Catherine Keller settled in Van Wert after moving from Allen Cty.

I am looking for his descendants including James Lincoln Clark who died in LA in 1931.

I am also looking for two of his brothers, Nathan Stockman Clark and James Clark. All the brothers were born in Beaver PA (parents Mark & Anne(Stockman)Clark. I don't know if the other brothers ever left PA but neither are in the local family cemetery.

Al Clark

Zinsmaster

sdowney27 — 23 Jul 2007 12:24:17 GMT

I am seeking information about the family of Martha Gorrell Zinsmaster. Martha graduated from Van Wert High School. She died on February 8, 1954. She left her husband, Charles Zinsmaster, and four children: Gretchen, Karistine, Charles, and an infant son. Her parents were Eugene and Elsie Gorrell. Charles' parents lived in Van Wert at one time, although it appears that they moved at some point. I'd like to have news of the Zinsmaster family. Martha was a cousin to my father.

Ritchie family in Ridge Twp, Van Wert County

teressa_potter — 9 Oct 2003 1:33:43 GMT

Hi, I am looking for any information on the Ritchie family from VanWert County Ohio. I found them in Ridge twp in the 1900, 1910 and 1920 Census. In 1920, they lived on Slain Rd.
The family consisted of Lucius David Ritchie and wife Emma, their children were State, Martin, Paul and Austin. Any info would be a tremendous help!

Thanks,
Teressa

Atkinson, William

siemedia — 7 Jan 2008 4:17:08 GMT

William Atkinson and family lived in York, Van Wert Co. in 1860, 1870 and 1880 Censuses. It appears that his mother Elizabeth lived with the family in 1860. I believe he may have been William Watson Atkinson, son of Jesse Atkinson who originally homesteaded that land in about 1837. Does anyone have information about this family? When did (Mary)Elizabeth Atkinson (mother) die? Did descendants remain in the area?

Information on cemetary

rizo771 — 2 Jan 2008 8:24:58 GMT

My family name is Cochenour. I heard that there is a personal cemetary for this family outside of Convoy, OH. I was wondering if anyone knows about it or has any information about it they could share. It might also not be a personal cemetary any more. But if you might have any info on any cemetaries that the Cochenour's ar buried I would be interested.

Thanks

BEAVO Family

Jon A. Daggy — 16 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for descendants and any information of a John B. BEAVO that lived in Van Wert County in the 1850's. He was born in France and the possible original spelling is BEAUVEAUX.

family histories

Michael Wilmore McMillen — 16 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Am researching the McMillen-Gilliland family histories to update book written in 1927 by Alozo B. McMillen about his mother Harriet Gilliland and James Jackson McMillen. Would like to contact listed relatives in both families.

Charles W. Dewey family need info before 1850 and after 1880

JanetWise77 — 5 Aug 2007 4:14:25 GMT

I am looking for information about the C. W. Dewey family after 1880. I cannot find the children in later census. These Deweys may be key to my brickwall, Eli Easterwood.

1850 census, Dist. 69, Cleves, Hamilton County, Ohio
Charles W. Dewey, M, 29, Shoemaker, Ohio
Sarah J. Dewey, F, 17,, Ohio
Lavina (?), F, 9/12,, Ohio
Elizabeth Bunce, F, 17,, Ohio

I believe this Elizabeth Bunce married Isaac Trader of Ohio county, Indiana, in Boone Co. Ky, in 1854. Can anyone verify this? What was her relationship with this Dewey family? Does anyone have info on Charles or Sarah Dewey?

Charles (C W) Dewey, b. Ohio, and wife Sarah J., b. Ohio, 1860 census, Boone Co, KY. 1870 census Ohio Co, Indiana. Children: William, Daniel, Mary, Henry, Charles.

He signed my gggrandmother's (Mary Ann Trader Easterwood) Civil War pension affidavit. Looking for family connection; where he came from in Ohio.

C.W. (Charles) Dewey in 1880 census in Ridge, Van Wert County, Ohio. Children with this Charles and wife's name align with those found in the 1870 census in Indiana.

Also found my gggrandmother's (Mary Ann Trader Easterwood) brother, Isaac Trader, and sister, Rachel York, had also moved from the Rising Sun, Indiana area to Van Wert County, Ohio for the 1880 census also. Even stronger evidence, I think, that C.W. Dewey was a close friend of the family or a relative. I still have not heard from any C.W.'s descendents or researchers as to where he was born in Ohio.

Janet

Philip Giesler

martha_irena — 22 Aug 2001 2:40:37 GMT

Looking for any info, however slight, on Philip Geisler who made his declaration to be a citizen in Van Wert Co.,
Ohio in 1854 and may have been 21 years old at the time.

Atkinson, William/Melvina

siemedia — 21 Oct 2007 12:34:20 GMT

I am looking for information about the family of William and Melvina Atkinson who lived in York Township in 1860, 1870 and 1880. They had children Mary and Ellsworth Joseph. In 1860, he had his mother, Mary, living with them.

McClelland Webber

Becky Baldenegro — 12 Sep 2004 2:47:22 GMT

Looking for information regarding McClelland Webber and siblings. McClelland is my Great-grandfather. Parents William Webber and Nancy Ann Davis. Married Sarah Busz. Have hit a brick wall and my head is getting a little sore. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

BOPE of Van Wert County/Lima Ohio

sentry41 — 9 Sep 2007 6:07:40 GMT

Looking for any information on the Bope family. There were apparently several members of the Bope family who lived in various areas of Ohio in the 1800's. I've seen Thorn, Perry, and Jackson,Allen as districts on census records.

Benjamin Bope makes the best starting point and I believe he was born about 1821, and have a death date of 8 Sep 1893 confirmed by obituary in the Lima Times Democrat on 19 Sept 1893. The only other useful info I see in the obit is that "Mrs. Bope is seriously ill." It doesn't say otherwise, I can only infer they meant his wife Martha Wilson Bope.

Grateful for any information you can send my way.

Need obit for Sarah Ann Snearly Mohr, died 4/3/1915 Van Wert, Ohio

Linda Roberts — 6 Apr 2002 11:00:39 GMT

Would someone be able to look up the obit for Sarah Ann Snearly Mohr who died April 3, 1915 in Van Wert, Ohio. She is the sister of my greatgreatgrandmother Mary Magdelene Snearly Thoman. I am trying to determine where the Snearly's were in Ohio prior to moving to Indiana and then to Illinois.
Thanks.

Birth Cert Look-up

mrstkdsd — 31 Aug 2007 7:18:31 GMT

I am trying to find the family of my grandfather's half brother. I am hoping the birth certificate for him will give me the extra information I need to figure out what HOUSTON family he belonged to. If anyone can do a birth certificate lookup, I would appreciate it.

LaDoit Marion Houston
born: 16 Aug 1906 VanWert County

Supposedly, his father was a Frank Houston/Huston. I don't know when he was born or where. Mother was (Olive)Bessie Martin, born in 1888. Her family was from VanWert, although her death record says she was born in Dayton, which could be an error because I haven't been able to locate a birth cert for her.

Thank you,
Cynthia

Blanch Elsey, 1894

amyarmstrong — 26 Aug 2007 9:58:24 GMT

Van Wert, O., Jan. 3 -- Blanch Elsey, aged 10, is dead from the effects of vaccination. She was vaccinated on the elbow nearly two months ago by a physician in Paulding. She suffered intense agony for several weeks. A great hole was eaten in the flesh about the elbow, and nearly all the muscles dropped out of her upper arm.

THE (Mansfield) EVENING NEWS
Mansfield, Richland, Ohio
03 January 1894, Vol. IX, No. 255

Isaac Fording, Liberty Township, 1824-1860

jessicajleonard — 13 Aug 2007 10:30:54 GMT

I am looking for information on Isaac Fording (1824-1896). He lived in Van Wert County until at least 1860. After that, he moved his family to Fort Wayne and then Toledo after taking a job with Wabash Railroad. He was a railroad grader, then a brakeman.

He may have performed quite a few marriages in Van Wert and had a wife pass away sometime between 1850-1860 (Catherine Fording). He also would have remarried sometime between 1850-1860 to Sophia who probably passed away in Fort Wayne Indiana sometime between 1860 and 1870.

He had the following children:
Sarah Fording, 1845
Peter Fording, 1848
Ellen Fording, 1852
John Fording, 1862
Emma J. Fording, 1863
Louise M. Fording, 1867 (also called Lula May)

They moved to Toledo Ohio sometime after 1870 where I have records of Isaac, Peter and Louise. Louise married William Cramer and also died young (1867-1902). Peter died in 1920. Peter and Isaac are buried together in Woodlawn Cemetery, Louise is buried with her husbands family close by.

Any information would be helpful.

Jessica Leonard
leonard.jessica@gmail.com

William MARTIN 1810 wife Caroline FITZSIMMONS1827

mrstkdsd — 8 Aug 2007 12:26:13 GMT

Looking for information on the following family:

William MARTIN b: about 1810-1813 PENN (father born ENG)
wife Caroline FITZSIMMONS b: about 1827/28 PENN or OH (parents born PENN)
children:
Sarah J b: abt 1854 OH
William H b: abt 1856 OH
Byron Fitzsimmons b: abt 1859 OH
Harriet E b: abt 1861 OH (based on other's research, she married Franklin Pierce Dull)

1860 census: living in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH
all except Harriet

1870 census: Harrison, VanWert Co., OH
All

1880 census: Harrison, VanWert Co., OH
All except Sarah J

1900 census VanWert, Ward 3, VanWert Co., OH
Byron MARTIN
2nd wife: Lottie b: Nov 1870 OH OH PENN
NO CHILDREN

According to other descendents, Byron was first married to Sarah Francis VanGundy b: abt 1863 OH d: 08 Jan 1896 (parents Joshua and Rebecca (Mortimore) VanGundy from OH)

Children of Byron and Sarah MARTIN:

John William b: 22 Jul 1882 Adams Co., INDIANA d: 16 May 1950 MT
Doit A b: 16 Apr 1884 OH d: 20 MAR 1958 MT
Hattie Belle b: 24 Nov 1886 OH d: 1965
Olive Bessie b: 04 Aug 1888 OH d: 01 Aug 1914 WI
Ettalina b: abt 1892 OH d: 1950 MT

Olive "Bessie" MARTIN was my great-grandmother. She was first married to (according to a descendant) Frank HOUSTON, who evidently died in 1907. They had one child: LaDoit Marion HOUSTON b: 16 Aug 1906 OH

I am hoping to find more information about this Frank HOUSTON/HUSTON, where he was from, when he was born, who his family was, where he died and how.

From the information I have, when Sarah VanGundy MARTIN died, the children were more or less left to take care of themselves.

I can't find Bessie on the 1900 census, but did locate the rest of the siblings, so I don't know where to look for Frank HOUSTON, where they were married or where in Ohio, LoDoit was born. I am hoping they were somehow still in VanWert Co. and someone will know something.

I do have info on spouses and can track all of the siblings on later census records. Bessie remarried and I have that information as well.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Cynthia

Charles W. Dewey family need info before 1850 and after 1880

JanetWise77 — 5 Aug 2007 4:33:18 GMT

Trying to Locate Burial Site

exbuckeye — 27 Jul 2007 2:26:17 GMT

Hi:

I am trying to locate the burial site for William and Harriett Hoover. I know that in 1920 they were located in Pleasant Twp., Van Wert Co., OH. William was 72. Harriett was 71.

If anyone can help me with this I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks...Mary Jo

Obadiah Holmes Harvey

DBerkible52 — 29 Sep 2003 5:05:29 GMT

"The Scott Review" January 27, 1910.

Obadiah Holmes Harvey was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, November 11, 1820 and died in Clare, Michigan, January 16, 1910 at the age of 89 years, 2 months, and 5 days. On December 24, 1846 he was married to Miss Rosezillah Hoaglin who preceded him to the better world in December 1900. To this union were born thirteen children; Sarah Fackler of Dola, Ohio, Elizabeth Eisley or Gravette, Ark.,
Aaron L. of Monroeville, Ind., Martha J. Cooper of Mishawaka, Ind., Samuel A. of Van Wert, Ohio
Mina Tenant of Clare, Mich., Brice W., James B. and Ida Simmons of Scott, Isaac N., Wm. A., Mary &
Sabina deceased. There are 57 grandchildren and 70 great grandchildren.

Mr. Harvey enlisted in Co. H 15 Ohio Volunteer Inf. in 1861 and served in Kentucky until mustered out in 1862. He was a member of the G.A.R. in Monroeville, Ind. He was converted at the age of 14 and lived a consistent Christian life.

Hester Ann Shafer / Shaffer

Nira349 — 21 Jul 2007 1:43:19 GMT

I am trying to confirm a date of death for Hester Ann Shafer / Shaffer who was listed in the 1910 Census as living in Van Wert. She was 90 years old at the time of the 1910 Census. Hester is buried in River Cliff Cemetery in Mt.Gilead, Oh with her husband Jacob Shafer. However, the tombstone states a 1907 death date. Due to other evidence (in addition to the 1910 census entry) I am certain that this date is wrong, and am looking for any info to support my belief that she died sometime after the 1910 census.

Matthew, Elizabeth, and children

NancyEbert44 — 14 Jul 2007 1:26:57 GMT

I am looking for any informaiton on a Matthew and Elizabeth Flagg, and their children: Albinea Adelaide b. 1844 Van Wert., Joseph Gleason, and Henry Jackson b. 1-11-1842 Van Wert. We know Henry Jackson served in the Civil War. I would appreciate any help anyone can give me on this family
Nancy

Which Ridge Cemetery? Burial place of John & George DANIELS

klborton — 2 Jul 2007 3:00:19 GMT

There is a Ridge Cemetery in Section 30 and one in Section 12 of Ridge Township.

Which one is where John & George DANIELS is buried at?

G M Saltzgaber

Linda_Saltzgiver — 10 Jun 2006 9:38:59 GMT

I am looking for any information on G M Saltzgaber
(Gaylord)

I know that his father was Samuel L. Saltzgaber b 1-12-1800 and d 2-18-1903. Gaylord was an attorney in VanWert and lived there most of his life I think.

I would like to know where he is buried and who he married.
If any on has any pictures of him or his family and would be willing to make copies of them I will be more than happy to pay for any.

Gorrell

sdowney27 — 23 Jun 2007 6:07:00 GMT

My great-uncle and aunt were Eugene and Elsie Gorrell. I believe Eugene died in 1962, and Elsie the next year. I am not sure of the dates. I do know that they lived in Van Wert for many years, right beside the high school football field. I don't believe the house is there anymore. I do believe they are both buried in Van Wert. If anyone can share information with me on either Gene or Elsie, I would appreciate it.

Brown Family in and around Van Wert

margaret — 24 Jan 2006 5:02:29 GMT

I'm searching for information regarding the Brown family. They lived in or around Van Wert in the late 1800's large family. Rev. Samuel Brown, Lincoln Brown, Laura or Lara Brown. I'm a great, great, grandaughter. Does anyone know of this family? I appreciate any information .
Thank You,
Margaret Jones

Evan Evans

viola6_1 — 29 Mar 2002 8:07:56 GMT

Looking for Evan Evans b abt 1824 in S.Wales.d.in Van Wert Co. Ohio after falling of a wagon on his way home from Delphos.Also would like to find the name of a church in the area,would there have been a church near the Horebs cemetery at one time?Evan & his wife Sarah were buried there.Their stones are no longer there.any information on Evan or the Church would be greatly appreciated.

George Albert Foust Family of Hoaglin Twp., Van Wert Co., OH

j_fastino — 22 Jul 2006 1:33:33 GMT

Hello All,

I am a descendent of George Albert and Sarah Catherine (Mohr) Foust through their daughter Harriet Alta Foust (m. Raymond D. Fast) and her son Ivan LaVerne, my grandfather. I have little "life" information on George Foust or his parents, besides birth date, place, marriage date, place, and death date and place. I am fortunate enough to have been able to trace the family through other generous contacts and the Faust/ Foust book back to Germany, but I would greatly appreciate it if anyone could help me fill in the blanks with family photos, occupations, stories about this family, etc. Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you soon! Take care,

Justin Fast
<fast_1@direcway.com>

Albert Eley Foust, Civil War Veteran of Van Wert Co., OH

j_fastino — 22 Jul 2006 1:33:33 GMT

Hello,

I am seeking information on Albert Eley Foust, son of Job and Sally (Hardman) Foust, who married Mary Elizabeth Beamer. Albert Served in Company G 4th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War, and participated in Sherman's "March to the Sea." I have no pictures of this family, and would like to know more about their lives in general. If anyone has information and is willing to contact me, I would appreciate it very much. I look forward to hearing from you! Take care,

Justin Fast
fast_1@direcway.com

Sadie Elizabeth MYERS

JaneIrishNelson — 16 Aug 2002 6:00:58 GMT

Sadie Elizabeth MYERS
born 13 March 1881 in Ohio, probably Van Wert County
died 26 Aug 1982 in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan
buried Irving Cemetery
married about 1898
Oscar E. HURLESS

Who were Sadie's parents?

Gross? and Derflinger

Pixey2112 — 17 May 2007 3:30:42 GMT

I am looking for Ella Anna Gross who was married to Joseph A. Derflinger. In the 1880 census they were living in Van Wert County with their Daughter Ella. In the census her name is Annie however on their marriage license her name is Ella Anna Gross. Ella was born in Ohio and may have a Brother or other relative named Charles Gross as he is on their marriage license and again on Josephs marriage license to his second wife. The last name may be spelled differently but I have no idea. Any help on Ella Anna/Annie and Charles Gross? Thanks

Marriage of Bessie Annabelle Spohn to Eugene Black

ytkat — 15 May 2007 11:07:29 GMT

I am trying to find verification of the marriage of Bessie Annabelle Spohn to Eugene Black who were said to be married 30 Aug 1902, in Van Wert.

The date came to me through research done by my uncle a number of years ago. I have just lately come to question the date as given based on a small item found in the Delphos Daily Herald dated 26 May 1903.

In that newspaper it reads, "Miss Bessie Spohn of Van Wert is visiting in Delphos." Bessie had two sisters who lived in Delphos during that time frame.

Bessie also claimed to have been married in 1901 when she petitioned for a divorce in Allen Co. in Nov 1923.

If there is anyone who could check marriage records (if available) for Bessie and Eugene in the 1901-1903 time frame, I would be most grateful.

Redinbo/Thornell

Peggy Clark — 11 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

looking for information on Lucy Redinbo, who married Israel Thornell. Both died in Van Wert county. Lucy was the daughter of Adam Redinbo/Redenbaugh and Sarah Shanklin

Viola Wallick from York, Van Wert, Ohio born 20 March 1874

marymurphy22179 — 18 Apr 2007 7:15:33 GMT

I have found a discrepancy in parentage. Though the 1880 census record indicates her parents to be David Wallick and Mary Ann Smith, I have come across another piece of information that gives her parents as John Wallick and Anna Gibson. John and David look to be brothers. The 1880 census does place Viola in the home of David and Mary Ann, the age gap between Viola and the child born before her does cast doubt on her parentage. Anna Gibson died in 1877 in York, but John did live until 1906. Does anybody have any clear indication of Viola Wallick's true parents? She married David Earl Jones about 1896 and remained for her whole life in York, Van Wert, Ohio. She died on 23/24 June 1972.

Albert Alvin Weagley (1887 - 1920)

gteffeteller — 15 Apr 2007 8:39:10 GMT

Maryville Enterprise (Blount Co. TN) December 15, 1920, Page 9:

“On Sunday morning, December 12, 1920, at 10:30, Albert Alvin Weagley went home to suffer no more, after a lingering illness of three and one-half years. On last Wednesday morning at 2:30, he changed for the worse, suffering intensely to the last. He bore his suffering with all patience, saying it was God's will and was alright, always cheerful, trying not to burden others with his trouble. He tried to guard everyone from getting his disease even to the last. He was a devoted husband and father, and a great lover of home.

From a child Albert dearly loved to read good books. His books were his companions, and during his sickness read so much until the last few months when he did not feel like reading. He kept a list of the books he read while sick which number 151, all good books, also some favorite quotations:

"He prayeth best who loveth best,
All things both great and small,
For the dear God who loveth us
He made and loveth all." ---Coleridge.

"Tis as easy now for the heart to be true,
As for the grass to be green or skies to be blue,
'Tis the natural way of living." ---Lowell.

He was so fond of the many beautiful flowers, the gift of dear friends, they seemed to cheer him so much.

He was born in Van Wert County, Ohio, September 20, 1887, being 33 years, 2 months and 22 days. On August 20, 1911 he was married to Flora Ridge, to which union one daughter was born. he was converted January 7, 1912 during a union revival at the Presbyterian Church, joining the M.E. Church the following April, of which he was a member until death.

He was in the service of the National Guard of Tennessee six years, 1911-1917, serving from June 19, 1916 to March 12, 1917 as a Lieutenant on the Mexican border. Just after he returned from the border his health began to decline and in July came the break down. He stayed six months at the M.W.A. Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colorado, and six months at the White Cross Sanatorium, Silver City, New Mexico, hoping to regain his health, but to no avail.

He leaves to mourn his loss a widow and one little daughter, Ruby Inez; father and mother; one sister, Mrs. E.J. Freeman of Lafayette, Indiana; four brothers, Harley of Van Wert County, Ohio; Perry of San Jose, California; James of Gas City, Indiana, and Lawrence of Maryville, Tennessee; an aunt, Mrs. F.R. Babcock of Maryville.
The funeral service was conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of R.R. Babcock by Rev. J.M. Emert, assisted by Rev. G.T. Francisco; interment was in Magnolia cemetery."

John & Barbara DANIELS 1880 Ridge Twp, Van Wert Co, OH

klborton — 6 Apr 2007 3:14:24 GMT

I need burial place & dates for John and Barbara DANIELS / DANNELS.
John was born abt 1820 and Barbara abt 1821.
I found John and Barbara in Ridge Twp on the 1880 census, but couldn't find them on the 1900.
Their son George DANIELS (b. 1858) was with them in 1880.
I was told that Barbara was buried in Van Wert County, but they didn't know where. Could someone check the Ridge Township Cemetery book and see if there are tombstones for John, Barbara and George DANIELS.

Jacob Bluffer

MargeCounterman75 — 1 Aug 2006 11:31:54 GMT

In the 1900 census for York Tp., Van Wert Co., Oh. There is a Jacob Bluffer born Mar 1845 aged 55. I cannot find him nor his wife in the 1910 census. His wife was Delilah, born Dec 1839 and aged 60, she was married previously to Abraham Bodle, 27 Dec 1859, 2nd to William Rickman 1 Jul 1882, and 3rd to Jacob Bluffer one year before the 1900 census. I know nothing about Jacob BLUFFER, but Rachel lived in Ohio and Adams County, Indiana. Does anyone have any information to share with me about the deaths of Jacob Bluffer and his wife Rachel?

Asdel Family in Van Wert County?

nomdenette — 22 Mar 2007 12:53:27 GMT

I just got a hit in ebay for Gateway to the West, Volume I, No. 2, April 1968 Issue, Published by Anita Short and Ruth Bowers. In the section "United States Land Patents Granted in Van Wert County" it lists as one of the surnames Asdel. This is my mother's paternal line and one of particular interest to me. I am hoping that someone might see this message and have access to a copy of this source in order to do a lookup for me and let me know what that entry says, especially a date and first name.

I thank you in advance for any and all help! Will happily compensate for your time! Thanks again!
Laura Moff Goist

Cemetery Address

DebraRichards38 — 1 Feb 2005 2:16:47 GMT

Looking for an address to Richie Cemetery in Tully Township.
Please email me debrakit10@sbcglobal.net.
Thanks in advance.
Debra

Ross and Eva Ann(Hipshire) Wirick

cher1ann — 24 Jun 2006 3:26:05 GMT

I am looking for family of Ross and Eva Ann(hipshire)Wirick. Ross was born 28Mar1875 in Van Wert County Ohio and died1Jan1925. He married Eva Ann Hipshire 1Nov1900 in Whitley County Ind. She was born 11May1873 and died 20Apr 1959 in VW County. They had children Noah, Mary and Charles.Cheryl

looking for information/records co, Ohio for Hodge

pismart20031 — 2 Feb 2007 9:18:15 GMT

I am searching for any info from Van Wert co, Ohio on the Hodge families.

Baby Boy Gorham, 1890

amyarmstrong — 18 Jan 2007 5:49:21 GMT

Thursday. Word was received from S.M. Gorham, of Van Wert, that he had an addition to his family in the shape of an 8 pound boy. Mr. Gorham is well known here (Mansfield) and his many friends congratulate him.

RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland, Ohio): 05 July 1890, Vol. LXXIII, No. 7

John Rogers

KarriLager — 17 Sep 2005 9:16:13 GMT

Looking on information on the John Rogers family. They came from New York and there is some confusion on family ties in Ohio.
I have so far:
John Rogers b. abt. 1782 in new York
m.
Hannah Silsby

had a son
Augustus "Gus" Rogers b. abt. 1828 in New York
he m.
1st wife: Sarah Ann "unknown" b. abt. 1828 in Ohio
They had possiblly 4 children:
Ellen
John
Charles
and Angeline Rogers b. 1859 in Isabella Missouri.

My connection is Angeline, the other children are said to be born in Ohio. Sarah Ann dies between 1859 and 1862., I have been told in Van wert Ohio. But I can find no records there. I find no records of Angeline in Ohio either, she would have been an infant.
Augustus joins Civil war Union between 1862 and 1865 after war he marries again
wife 2:
Mary Perry b. in Indiana
and they have at least 7 more children.

My delima comes with info on John and Hannah (Silsby) Rogers and thier children which does not list Agustus.

The second delimma is Augustus and Sarah Ann's family, I can find Augustus and Sarah Ann in a 1850 Census in Ohio (Franklin or Licking County) but nothing for 1860 for them or any children. I can find no death records for Sarah Ann or birth records for Angeline Rogers. Between 1850 and 1862 Agustus and Sarah Ann go from Ohio to Missouri and back to van Wert Ohio.

After 1870 Augustus and his new wife Mary Perry go to Michigan (newyago county).

Any information will be greatly appreciated!

LEWIS gravestones at Kings Cemetery

crowvoice — 10 Jan 2007 1:52:30 GMT

I just posted a few gravestone photos of my Lewis and Parr ancestors buried Kings Cemetery, Washington Twp. at OhioGravestones.org.

Family Research

Perry L. Holtsberry — 29 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am the son of Rodger E. Holtsberry, and grandson of William Holtsberry from VanWert, Ohio. I am trying to trace my family history and would be very happy with any help anyone could give.

STILLWAGON family

alan carter — 25 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

would like to share information on Charles STILLWAGON who was born abt 1818; married Margaret "Peggy" SWOVELAND in 1840 Richland County and moved to Liberty Twnshp, Van Wert County around 1847. Children: George, b. 1842; Peter, b. 1844; Frank, b. 18??; Ann Mariah, b. 18??; Samuel, b. 1856;
Charles, b. 1849.

Looking for the name PUTMAN in Van Wert County, Ohio

JodieBerdiales — 27 Aug 2006 2:27:00 GMT

Greetings from Colorado ~ I'm hoping you can help me. I'm trying to find lost relatives that could be born/died in Ohio

Some records show the county as Van Wert county in Ohio.

The last name is PUTMAN

First names of any information I could find on them: Andrew-Alexander-Joseph-Hulda-Fanny-Harriet-Sarah-Margaret-Amanda-Lydia-Ellen-Jeanah-Margaret-Charles-Joseph-Emeline-Walter-Ura-Ralph-Cliff-Eldon-Clyde-Alma-Kenneth-Dellie-Ralph-Mattie-Gentry-Winford-Jerry.

Tombstone pics, death certificates would be most helpful.

Thank you!

Jodie Putman - Parker, Colorado
jodie@fashionboutique.biz

Sue or Susan Diss(maiden name)

viola stephens — 24 Nov 2006 10:45:23 GMT

I have a 89 year old Aunt that would like to know if Sue Diss is still alive,if so she like her address so Sally could write to her. My Aunt Sally Evans(maiden name) told me today that she would like to know about her.Sue was the daughter of Dewey Diss .Sally thinks she married a minister in vandocia if anyone knows her or anything about her we would like to hear from you. Thanks

Parcher/Drake

erroxanne2 — 4 Jul 2001 1:21:00 GMT

Henry C. Parcher and wife Catherine and 5 children...her parents...Ephraim and Mary Drake in 1870 Van Wert County...Harrison Township. Quackenbush is Mary's maiden name. Henry and Catherine and Ephraim all buried in Van Wert County....??about demise of Mary.

Elihu Compton Webb Johnson & Rachel Allspaugh

MargeCounterman75 — 17 Nov 2006 7:00:55 GMT

I was wondering (and hoping) that I could find someone who might have pictures of Elihu Compton Webb Johnson (May 1856 - 22 Dec 1891) and his wife Rachel Allspaugh (6 Oct 1856 - 9 Mar 1936) or that of any of their children, perhaps? I would be most greatful. They are both buried at Pleassnt Grove Cemtery in Van wert County.

Elihu Compton Webb Johnson & Rachel Allspaugh

MargeCounterman75 — 17 Nov 2006 7:00:40 GMT

boohers in hoaflin twp, vanwert county

tonilrumsey — 20 Oct 2006 8:34:30 GMT

anyone related to or researching booher family located in hoaglin township mid to late 1800's?

LITTLE

glauderbach — 14 Oct 2006 8:23:01 GMT

SEEKING INFO ON SYRUS LITTLE AND SUSANNA DALBEY (DOLBY) and THEIR CHILDREN. SYRUS WAS b. FREDERICK CO,VA AND SUSANNA b. GREEN COUNTY, OH. ALL CHILDREN b. GREEN COUNTY, OH. FAMILY MOVED TO VAN WERT abt. 1860.
ANY INFO ON ANYONE IN THIS FAMILY WILL HELP.
thanks

Heffelfinger family

AliciaGrannis — 1 Sep 2001 4:58:05 GMT

Searching for any Heffelfinger names. My father was born to George Heffelfinger and Jessie Prine in 1892. Need any info please. His father bore another child, a girl, a year or two later to another woman.

BAKER, KIA Korean War, Van Wert

H. Davis — 29 Aug 2006 12:17:33 GMT

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

Soldier: Paul Edward Baker
Born: March 19, 1929, Caucasian
Date of loss: Missing in Action September 1, 1951 in North Korea. His remains were never recovered.

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 158 families in Ohio that have not been located. There is one family from Van Wert County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333

Obit Look-up !! Please ?

Rosalie Adkins — 26 Aug 2006 5:48:58 GMT

Hello !
I'd like to see if someone could help me obtain an obit for the
following person:

William H. Johnson - Death Date: August 8,1943
VanWert,Ohio

I'm hoping this is a son of William & Mary (McCarty) Johnson. If so,I'm hoping this obit will provide data on other
family members !
Thanks for Any/All Help !!

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

William DAVIS

Roger Johns — 15 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

William DAVIS b.6-5-1837, son of Thomas DAVIS b. approx 1810 in Wales. Came to Van Wert co. in 1863. William had children by 3 spouses. the first marriage produced: Ann - Thomas - Elizabeth - and Margaret, the second marriage produced: Williiam and John. The third marriage resulted in one child, Celissa.
William lived to the age of 82 and he was a farmer in Ridge twp. Any information on Willliam or his decendants will be appreciated.

Martha Harvey Reese 1841-1872 not exact

colleenkl — 16 Aug 2006 2:32:50 GMT

Looking for Martha born around 1841, as Martha Harvey married Henry Reese.She had a sister Bessie Harvey who married Jacob Stripe. She also had a brother do not know his first name but he had two sons Perry and George and one daughter Clara Harvey.I do know they lived in Van Wert, Ohio. Looking for any information.

Looking for PUTMAN buried in Round Pond Cemetary near Salem MO

JodieBerdiales — 27 Aug 2006 2:27:00 GMT

Greetings from Colorado ~ I'm hoping you can help me. I'm trying to find lost relatives that could be buried in Round Pond Cemetary near Salem, Missouri.

The last name is PUTMAN

First names of any information I could find on them: Andrew-Alexander-Joseph-Hulda-Fanny-Harriet-Sarah-Margaret-Amanda-Lydia-Ellen-Jeanah-Margaret-Charles-Joseph-Emeline-Walter-Ura-Ralph-Cliff-Eldon-Clyde-Alma-Kenneth-Dellie-Ralph-Mattie-Gentry-Winford-Jerry.

Tombstone pics, death certificates would be most helpful.

Thank you!

Jodie Putman - Parker, Colorado
jodie@fashionboutique.biz

Woodland Cemetery Lookup

Karin King — 8 Aug 2006 11:43:49 GMT

Does anyone have the inscription book for Woodland Cemetery? I'm looking for H. P. King d. abt Nov 25, 1887. Possibly his name is Hiram. Also would like to know who he is buried with/near.

Thanks
Karin King

marriage cert info

LPrice99 — 3 Oct 2006 2:22:07 GMT

Could someone tell me if parents names are on marriage cert from 1888 era and if one can be obtained.
thanks,
Larry

1890 census of Van Wert

LPrice99 — 3 Oct 2006 2:22:07 GMT

I'm looking for a John Meehling, b. 1863, OH--d: 1895 in Van Wert Co.OH
He was married to an Elizabeth C. Price
His father was from Germany.
Appreciate any help.
Larry

Would like copy/extract of recent obit

Joanie — 8 Jul 2006 9:30:53 GMT

Wondering if someone would have a few minutes to copy an obit for me. Subject is David M McCoy who died 17 Aug 1996. Obit was posted in Van Wert T-B on 20 Aug 2000.

Would greatly appreciate anyone's help!

Joanie
RAOGK Volunteer, Sarasota Cty, FL

Louis P. Anschutz of Van-Wert Co. Oh.

pjpage38 — 3 Jul 2006 3:38:06 GMT

Searching for info. on Louis (Lewis) P. Anschutz born: May 1842 in Baltimore, Md., and was the second husband of Mary Louisa Shilling born: 1846 in Wyandot Co. Oh.

ISAAC HAGERMAN

Dena638 — 22 Jun 2001 11:59:27 GMT

Hi,
I am a decendant of Isaac Hagerman who died 1846 in VanWert, Ohio. His wife was Elizabeth Hoppes who died 1879 in Indiana.
There children were - Jacob, Isaac Jr., Esther, Sarah, Barnett, Elizabeth, Mary & Catherine.

Can anybody please help me? I would sure appreciate it. Thank you, Dena

Looking For Birth Certificate for Omer Lee Johns

AmieWhite78 — 19 May 2006 6:27:07 GMT

Omer Lee Johns was born in Van Wert County Ohio. Sept 1912. Thanks In Advanced or information where to send to get one.

Amie Pennington-White
amiew78@yahoo.com

LeBlond and Koogle Family

Ardella Cottrill — 4 Oct 2001 12:44:28 GMT

Looking for information on the following family:
Oliver Koogle
born 27 Nov 1846 Ashland Co., OH
died 11 Oct 1910 Van Wert Co., OH
Parents: Daniel and Susan (Swoveland) Koogle
Spouse: #2
Sarah (Sadie) Leblond
born: 6 Nov 1856 Mercer Co. OH
died: 21 July 1935 Van Wert OH
Parents: Christopher and Mary C. (Cooper) LeBlond

Children:
Myrtie Koogle married C. L. Shaffer
Clyde Perry Koogle married Ida Moorehouse
Ottis Oliver Koogle married Mauda Elizabeth Small
Charles L. Koogle married Eva Hirt
Katharine Miranda Koogle married ?

Need DOD for Elizabeth Jane (Zimmerman) Lehmann

Joanie — 4 Apr 2006 11:29:02 GMT

Hoping someone out there might be able to help me determine a date of death for Elizabeth Jane "Jennie" (Zimmerman) Lehmann. I know she died in Van Wert Cty in 1911, per her tombstone, but haven't been able to figure out month and day to request death certificate.

She was born in 1841 to Abraham & Rebecca (Todd) Zimmerman in Ashland Cty, OH.

ANY help would be greatly appreciated.

Joanie

Looking for Decker

Donna Decker Jones — 11 Apr 2006 8:24:17 GMT

Looking for Decker in Van Wert, OH in 1900s

Beaty and Faudree Families

Sharon Wilcox — 1 Apr 2006 5:03:31 GMT

I am researching the Beaty (Beatty) and Faudree families who lived in Van Wert County Ohio area from mid 1800's to early 1900's. Would like to exchange information and possibly photos with others researching the same families.
Thanks,
Sharon Wilcox
wilcoxphoto@dmci.net

Isaiah Key, ca 1843-1880

Charles Templer — 28 Mar 2006 3:05:37 GMT

I am looking for the death date and burial information for Isaiah Key who was living in Van Wert, OH, in the 1870 Census. In the 1880 Census, his widow, Angeline (Clemons) Key and their two sons, Elmer and William are in Pleasant Twp next door to her parents.

Would also like to find Angeline and the two sons, of course, and suspect that they might be in Woodland Cemetery.

Can anyone help with this search that has access to the Woodland listing.

Contact me at chartemp@aol.com

J. Jacob Smith, Mary J. Barber Family

Georgia Smith Montoya — 27 Mar 2006 4:03:00 GMT

I am looking for anyone that may have information on Jacob Smith and Mary Jane Barber. Jacob was born in 1825 and moved to Ohio in the 1830 or 40's....and married Mary Jane Barber on 31 Dec 1850 in Medina County, OH. They moved to Jennings, Van Wert County, where they had nine children and lived out the rest of their lives, both dying in the early 1900's. My g grandfather was their oldest son, Chester C. Smith. I am also wanting to get in touch with anyone that is related to the other siblings: Clarissa Rebecca; Charles D.;
Henry C.; Mary Ann; Levi; Rosa A.; Alice; Viola J. Henry C. married Eleanor Havor; Levi married a Mattie B. ?; and Viola J. married Joseph Priddy. Please email me if you have any other info. on this family. I would be happy to share what I have as well as pictures. Thanks

J. Jacob Smith, Mary J. Barber Family

Georgia Smith Montoya — 27 Mar 2006 4:01:08 GMT

looking for Obituary on HELEN ETZLER

ale2587015460ee0874427597c230ee69c9c2b7 — 17 Nov 2006 12:14:36 GMT

I would like to have a Obituary on

Helen C. Etzler
ETZLER, Helen C ( ); 86; Convoy OH; Lima News; 2003-10-21; lrs

Thank you for any help.

Civil War Book

fragleasso1 — 22 Mar 2006 6:21:21 GMT

Although I am in Colorado, I came across a 1916 original book titled"The Fifteenth Ohio Volunteers and Its Campaigns 1861-1865". It appears to be signed by Frank Askew, the Colonel and Brevet Brigadier General. It is based on the diaries of Lieutenant Andrew J Gregory, Frnak L. Schreiber and William McConnell, partial diary of Chaplain Randall Ross, and many letters of men in the regiment.
I am just learning about Ohio's role in the Civil War although I grew up there. How does the Fifteenth Ohio Volunteers fit into the general army/military for the Civil War? Any direction would be appreciated. Also, does this book have any value to it beyond basic history?

Van Wert Naturalization Records

dan brown — 17 Mar 2006 2:29:07 GMT

Hello All -

I am looking for information on my grgrgrandfather, Joseph Alfred Tucker. I believe he may have been naturalized in Van Wert County, Ohio. Does anyone know where these records are kept and how I might access them?

Thanks

Dan

Ridge Twp Cemetery

joanie32 — 16 Jul 2005 2:14:37 GMT

Last October I made a genealogy trip to Van Wert Cty from Florida. I happened upon Ridge Twp Cemetery on my way from Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert out to Kings Cemetery, but didn't realize I had folks buried there.

I just found that I have several ancestors there, and I'm wondering if anyone travels that way along US 30 or SR 30 (if I remember my directions correctly). If so, I have section and row numbers that should make the look up easy. If I recall the cemetery, it wasn't very large, and set up in blocks to make locating graves fairly easy.

Of course, I'd be willing to reimburse for film, postage, etc if anyone has time to do this...I just don't know when I'll be able to get back up that way again.

Thanks so much,
Joanie

Request for Tombstone pictures in Woodland Cemetery

dawnetteii — 9 Mar 2006 6:47:21 GMT

Hello, I'm looking for someone who is willing to take tombstone pictures of people who are buried in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert Co. They are, John and Nancy Willson and their daughter and son in law Joseph and Harrriet Cassel . There in Section 66 Row 9, all are buried next to each other. Thank you Dawnette

Miller,david,robert,John,William,Samuel

chess2152 — 5 Nov 2001 1:56:59 GMT

I am researching David Miller born about 1795 in Pa and died in Van Wert Co in 1881.Married first to Rachel Kirkendoll in Ross Co in 1815 then is said to have married a Sarah.
I believe David was in Champaign Co in 1820 and Allen Co in 1840,he was in Van Wert by 1870 if not sooner.He had several brothers who lived and died in Van Wert Co including Robert,William,Samuel and John.If you have any info on this line I would appreciate any info you would share.

Adams, Flick(Fleck)

cynah — 5 Feb 2006 9:57:19 GMT

John Adams, born circa 1840, son on John and Elizabeth? Adams. Married Nancy Flick (Fleck) July 25, 1860. Enlisted in Civil War. Died Feb.11, 1864 in Gallipolis, OH. Trying to find info on his parents. John Sr. born circa 1805 in PA. Elizabeth (if this is her name), born 1810-15 in OH. All are buried in Willshire Twp. Van Wert County, OH.