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Update: Old Vinton Co. Schools

oldohioschools — 17 Aug 2008 8:22:21 GMT

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

http://www.oldohioschools.com/vinton_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.

Obit. Lkup- Lloyd Gene Eads- Died May 23rd, 2008 New Plymouth

gjet68 — 10 Aug 2008 11:17:03 GMT

I am needing someone who will do a lookup for me, I tried viewing the local newspapers and they are apparently unable to be accessed unless I subscribe to them, which I have no intention of doing for just one obituary that may or may not even be there.

I am looking for an obituary for my Uncle, my dads brother:

Lloyd Gene EADS aka Teddy EADS
(b) 22 July 1934- Bernie, Missouri
(d) 23 May 2008 New Plymouth Ohio
He lived and died in New Plymouth Ohio. My dads family were not very close since my dad passed away in 1993, we didnt even know that my uncle passed away until I found his death listed in the Social Security Death Index. I would appreciate it if someone local there would be willing to search and see if they can find his obituary. He was the son of: Columbus Franklin EADS and Bertha Mae HARTLINE-EADS

lookup please....Mary Ann Walters(Waters)

pecluvjoy — 6 Jul 2008 1:09:46 GMT

i'm trying to find out the year she died?
her father was Hiram Walters died around 1862-66
mother was Mary Ann Ward maiden name Burrows
Mary Ann Walters was born around 1852? married Jasper Frazee June 6 1872
if anyone could give me her death date or any info sure would be appreciated!
thanks

Robb Vinton County/Spencer

kennedynut — 29 Jun 2008 1:48:43 GMT

I am looking for any information on Eva Robb Notestine Spencer. b. 1873 in Vinton County. Daughter of Samuel Robb and Lydia Davis. First husband's last name was Notestine (two children by him--Harley and Clarence). SUPPOSEDLY her second husband was Frank Spencer of Canton and they had 2 daughters named Dora and Dorothy, but I have found no census recrods to confirm this. I am wondering if I have the last name (Spencer) wrong. Any information would be a blessing!

Vinton County Surnames

JJenkins4800 — 2 Jul 2001 12:05:13 GMT

I would like to correspond with anyone who has the above surnames in their database. I have information to share with you. Sincerely, Janet Goff Jenkins

Looking for David Hill, son of Adam & Catherine and his wife Martha Brooks

jmtce — 11 Jun 2008 9:14:13 GMT

I am searching for any info on David Hill who married Martha Brooks who is in my family tree. They married in July 1872 and had a daughter by March 1873. This means she was most likely a month pregnant when they got married.
They are not in the 1880 census and their daughter Lydia is living with her grandparents in Vinton County.
Lydia married before or around 1893 to John Rearly and lived in the Chillicothe Ohio area. She died while staying with her Aunt in Columbus and is buried in a Chillicothe Cemetery.
Any help is welcome.
Cindy

1870 census report lookup

cdetgen — 12 May 2008 7:59:22 GMT

Hi. I'm still looking for a 1870 census report in Athens, Perry, Vinton, or any surrounding county for charles Carrigan. Name may have been spelled differently, I'v seen a few variations down the line. He would have only been a year old in this census, so he would have been listed with his parents. I have them as James and Ellen Carrigan. I'm trying to find out what I can on Charles' parents. I know is father came from Ireland and his mother from Pennsylvania, but I don't know what towns or anything else about them. My email is caren_34420@yahoo.com if you wish to email me directly. I appreciate anyones help with this.
Thank you
Caren Detgen

BIRTH LOOK-UP

caren detgen — 6 Mar 2002 3:16:37 GMT

Im looking for a birth record for Charles Lisamore Carrigan that may have taked place in Vinton County. He was born Dec 9, 1869. His fathers name was james or Patrick and his mothers name was Ellen. I had thought he was born in Perry county but can find no record of it there and I know his wife Eliza jane Search was born in Vinton county. Now I'm told they may have been born in the same county. I would appreciate if anyone could do a birth lookup for either of them. Eliza was born in Feb 1873. I don't have the exact day for her.
Please e-mail me at cdetgen@aol.com if anyone finds any records for them. Also could someone check the census reports closest to their birth years for them in Vinton county?

Thank you very much
Caren Detgen
cdetgen@aol.com

George Washington West

2mobucks — 16 Mar 2007 4:35:30 GMT

I am looking for someone to do a birth lookup of George Washington West, born to Richard Clark West and Sarah Jane Hood 18 FEB 1847 possibly in Hamden. Thank You

Daniel Bates Noble OH, Washington PA,

StephenBates40 — 10 Apr 2008 12:48:42 GMT

Looking for date of death of Daniel Bates, born in Amwell Tsp , Washington co Pa 1786, adn where he might be buried. Married Mary Brothers about 1808 in Belmont County and then moved to Noble County. Moved to Vinton county between 1850 and 1860. Had a grandson Daniel living with in the 1870 census in town of Jackson, Vinton County OH. In 1860 census had a Benjamin, Charles and Amanda living with him as well as his wife Mary.

Phobe Morris

hunting4them — 3 Apr 2008 5:37:10 GMT

Looking for info about Phoebe Morris who was married to Hazel Barbee per the 1850 census and John Barret per the 1860 census. I am particularly interested in her son Lewis Morris (not the son of Abraham & Nancy) who was born in Pa in 1834. There was another brother William H. also born in Pa. about 1844. Thanks in advance

Elsie Hutchinson Zaleski Ohio

lambcox — 23 Feb 2008 7:57:05 GMT

I have a postcard mailed to Miss Hutchinson in 1910. If this is a relative, please contact me.

Hawk School

sara_crump — 22 Feb 2008 5:02:48 GMT

Would like some imformation on Hawk School..

Alice, Ohio????

honey_bee45 — 12 Jan 2008 12:45:54 GMT

Hopefully someone can answer this question for me.... Is there a town, village or "dot on the map" in Vinton County called Alice? I'm finding people that died in Vinton Co. and where buried in Alice, Ohio. Maybe it's near Radcliff??

Thank You, Diane honey_bee45@yahoo.com

More cemetery transcriptions

Nan_Lambert — 6 Jan 2008 8:04:52 GMT

posted to the usgenweb archives --

Creola Cemetery:
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/oh/vinton/cemeteries/cr...

Brooks Cemetery:
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/oh/vinton/cemeteries/br...

Anna Herson

Carol_Weiser — 2 Jan 2008 7:23:15 GMT

looking for death/obit of Anna Herson. the 1900 census record for Hamden, Vinton Co. Oh. listed her as 82 born ca. 1818 in Pa. I can find no trace after that census record!

Any help would be appreicated

Thanks
Carol

Old Vinton County Schools

oldohioschools — 7 Mar 2008 11:32:07 GMT

Hello,
I am doing some research on old schools in Vinton County as part of my Master's Degree. My website is www.oldohioschools.com

The schools I need information and pictures for are as follows:

1. Wilson School (abandoned)
What road is this school on?
What year was it built?
What year was it closed?

2. Allensville Elemntary School
What year was it built?
Has it been closed? Is it being razed?

3. Hamden Elementary
What year was it built?
Has it been closed? Is it being razed?

4. Wilton Elementary
What year was it built?
Has it been closed? Is it being razed?

5. Zaleski School (Closed)
Is it being razed?

If you can provide pictures or information about these schools or any other old schools in your county, please email me at aaronturner@neo.rr.com and visit www.oldohioschools.com

Dozer Cemetery

Nan_Lambert — 22 Dec 2007 6:57:07 GMT

A complete survey of the Dozer Cemetery has been posted to the USGenWeb Archives:

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/oh/vinton/cemeteries/do...

Hamden

Loree Kramer — 11 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am trying to find out the history of Hamden Ohio. Was it settled by anyone with the name of Hamden? Thanks!

Joice Shiflett

Donna Garland — 7 Jun 2002 12:00:58 GMT

Could someone.... anyone.... in Vinton County look up a will or death certificate for Joice Shiflett? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Joice moved to Vinton County Ohio with her son and died there between 1870 and 1880.

Or can someone tell me how I could go about getting a death certificate from that area? Thank you Thank you Thank you!
Donna

old newspapers Vinton County,Ohio

Greg/Dorothy Morgan — 30 Apr 2004 4:45:23 GMT

Does anyone have old Democrat Enquirer newspapers,from McArthur,Ohio from 1900 to about 1924,that they woud sell,or loan,or possibly trade for oher books on genealogy,etc.? I have some books that i may trade.Some of them are about Meigs County. I also have the one about Hamden.I need these papers toget the news about Dundas,Radcliff,Tarr Farm,Oreton,Thompsonville,Axtel Ridge,etc. They have bits of information in them about members of my family,here and there.Thank you Dorothy Morgan !!!

1820 census , Vinton Co, OH --look up

LPrice99 — 13 Jun 2007 3:27:14 GMT

Need a lookup in the 1820 census for a Samuel Peden, age 66, b: PA in the Vinton Co, OH census. Although the Vinton Co. has not been varified.
Appreciate any help
L.P.

mossman family

robert mossman — 21 Jan 2002 10:11:40 GMT

need info. on mossman family of vinton county. names andrew,mac, john ,kennth,luther,oscar

Clark Cemetery

Nan_Lambert — 23 Nov 2007 9:31:59 GMT

A transcription of Clark Cemetery has been posted to the usgenweb archives:

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/oh/vinton/cemeteries/cl...

Union Ridge Cemetery

Nan_Lambert — 23 Nov 2007 9:31:00 GMT

A transcription of the Union Ridge Cemetery has been posted to the usgenweb archives:
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/oh/vinton/cemeteries/un...

Keeton Cemetery

Nan_Lambert — 20 Nov 2007 5:51:31 GMT

A partial transcription of Keeton Cemetery has been posted to the USGenWeb archives:

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/oh/vinton/cemeteries/ke...

Weaver Chapel U.B. Cemetery

Nan_Lambert — 20 Nov 2007 5:56:40 GMT

A transcription of Weaver Chapel U.B. Cemetery has been posted to the USGenWeb archives:

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/oh/vinton/cemeteries/we...

Bolin (Bolen) Cemetery

Nan_Lambert — 20 Nov 2007 5:54:47 GMT

A transcription of Bolin (Bolen) Cemetery has been posted to the USGenWeb archives:

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/oh/vinton/cemeteries/bo...

Moonville (Coe) Cemetery

Nan_Lambert — 20 Nov 2007 5:52:53 GMT

A transcription of Moonville (Coe) Cemetery has been posted to the USGenWeb archives:

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/oh/vinton/cemeteries/mo...

Fee Cemetery

Nan_Lambert — 20 Nov 2007 5:49:30 GMT

A transcription of Fee Cemetery has been posted to the USGenWeb archives:

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/oh/vinton/cemeteries/fe...

Briggs Cemtery

Nan_Lambert — 20 Nov 2007 5:47:50 GMT

A transcription of Briggs Cemetery has been posted on usgenweb:

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/oh/vinton/cemeteries/br...

Need a marriage lookup please.

KathieKChristensen — 3 Nov 2007 9:19:58 GMT

If anyone is going to the court house soon, I'm looking for the marriage of William "Frank" Ervin to Minnie Jane McCoy in about 1895. I don't know if they were married in Vinton county or not. Since the bride was from Ross county I need to look in both places. Thanks very much.

Dixon Family

LindaHopkins27 — 13 Oct 2007 9:18:32 GMT

My Dixon family moved to Vinton Co Ohio before 1826. My gg grandfather was William Dixon who was married to Sarah John. Some of the children went to other Co in Ohio but for the most part seems like I have this Co down the most. Any and all Info on this line would be greatly helpful.

Matilda Newman Whitlatch & John Bagley

lamb1936 — 5 Sep 2007 7:58:54 GMT

This couple is on several Vinton Co census. Margaret was first married to James Whitlatch & appears on the 1850 Adams Co, OH census. Apparantly after 1853 James dies and before 1860 Matilda married John Bagley & moves to Vinton Co. John appears on all census as younger than Matilda. On I think the 1880 census the Whitlatch children are listed as Bagley. Through Cornelius b.ca 1853 they are Whitlatches. Almost any information someone could give me would help. Margaret & this family is one of my Brick Walls!

Thomas Cox

shirleycoxschroeder — 21 Aug 2007 3:06:33 GMT

I hope this is the right county. I am looking for ANY information on this person or any of his descendants. He would have been my g-g-g- uncle. My g-g-g- grandfather was his brother I suspect.
In the 1860 Census for Richland Vinton Ohio he was living with a Sarah and he was 90 and she was 73. Both of them were born in Virginia. I suspect he was born in Buckingham County, Virginia.
Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Shirley Cox Schroeder

Mary A. Vanderford

Laurie Barszcz — 16 Feb 2003 4:44:00 GMT

Looking for relatives of Mary A. Vanderford who lived in San Francisco in the early 1950s

Tripp's of Vinton County, Freeman's

kahuja1001 — 10 Aug 2007 6:07:48 GMT

Looking for descendant of Marion Tripp (1865-1937) and Celeste or Seleste Fidelia "Della" Freeman (1867-1948), of Vinton County, Jackson County, Zanesville, Cincinnati,
including
James Marion Tripp, Corda Tripp Woodruff, Florence Tripp Stewart, Simon Chalmers Tripp, Lyn Alva Tripp, Gordon Tripp,Beatrice Tripp, Eugene Tripp and Cecil Tripp

Birth info Please

bobeh911 — 6 Aug 2007 5:37:44 GMT

Merinda Estella Brown was b. 29 Aug 1862 in Vinton County, Ohio. Her parents were Lewis and Merinda Estella Brown. Am looking for any info on these parents.
Lewis Brown b. abt 1830
Merinda Estella ??? b. abt 1828

Thank you for any help knocking down this brick wall!!

Mary Zaborowski 1948 death cert. for Ruth Wolf

lsullivan93 — 3 Aug 2007 7:01:36 GMT

If anyone knows Ruth Wolf who posted from Richland OH in 1999, please tell her that a thread of her request for her ggrandmother's 1948 death certificate has been revived on the Harris County TX message board and there is an answer to her request. Ruth may have been working for the IRS in 1999...at least that's what it looks like from her old email address.
Thanks,
Lana

Searching for a connection to Brooks

jmtce — 4 Jul 2007 5:54:46 GMT

I have been searching for a connection to other Brooks in the Athens , Meigs, & Vinton County area. I am descended from Archibald Brooks of Vinton County Ohio. I had posted a lot of times before under the impression that Archibald's father was also named Archibald and that he was born in 1802.
I have since found there is no basis for this assumption, I got this info from another researcher who has not told me where that info came from.
I now am almost positive that his parents are Andrew Brooks & Roxenah Morrow. Andrew married Roxenah in 1827 in Meigs County. They are next door to Archibald in the 1850 census.
Andrew & Roxenah with most of their children moved to Van Buren county and surrounding counties in Iowa, by 1880.
Now Andrew was born, according to census, about 1797 in PA. He has to be the son of one of the original Brooks brothers who came to the Athens / Meigs County area's. Of that I am still trying to connect.
Does anyone have a child in their family tree that has that approximate birth date, but no name? Or maybe goes by another name and has no further info?
I can't beleive that everyone who has researched so well with names and dates, has not found Andrew in their family tree. Or has not seen his name written somewhere. He has to go by another name in someone's info.
Children of Andrew & Roxenah are Joel S who married Mary Markham (moved to Iowa after 1870), Rachel who married John Bacus (moved to Iowa after 1870), Rosetta who married David Weisenburger (moved to Iowa after 1870), Isaac Franics who married to Hester Evans (moved to Iowa after 1870), Phillip Brooks who married Mary Smith (moved to Iowa after 1870), Andrew J who married Mariah Quarterman, in 1860 census, but unknown where they after that. Another son might be Norman Brooks who married Sarah Lightfritz. He stayed in Athens Ohio area.
Has anyone seen any of these names in their family tree?
Cindy

Arthur Ronald Bishop passing

RobSchrader57 — 9 May 2007 8:17:10 GMT

Arthur R. Bishop, passed peacefully to his heavenly Father on Monday, May 7, at 6:32 p.m. at Heath Care Center, Licking County, Oh., where he resided since November 2000. Arthur was born and raised in Vinton County, Ohio and a graduate of MacArthur High School, the second son of Ernest and Sarah (Jordon) Bishop, brothers Glenneth, Gerald, Lloyd, Ernest Jr. and Loren, all who preceded him in death, as well as his oldest grandson Vincent. He is survived by his only sister, Betty R. Dickey; as well as his five loving children, Mary Ellen (Dave) Rich, A. Ronald "Ron" Bishop, Jr., Roseann "Rosebud to her daddy" (Travis) Hudson, Marlene (Dale) Robson and Lorena (Mal) Hicks; also 8 grandchildren and at least 9 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arthur was a Brick Mason in the Columbus area during the late 40's and the 50's, proud to have helped build the present Veterans Memorial on West Broad St., as well as Sacred Heart grade school that his youngest daughter attended. Art was most proud of his service in the U.S. Army during WW II; he was a Tech Sergeant, and survivor of the Battle of the Bulge, under Headquarters Co. 1st Battalion 289th Infantry; received numerous honors, including the Middle European and Middle Eastern Service Medals with Three Bronze Stars. Friends may call at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 893 Hamlet St., 11 a.m.-1 p.m., where funeral mass will be held 1 p.m. Thursday. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Celebration of Life Luncheon at St. John's Hall on the corner of Hamlet and Lincoln St. following burial. Arrangements completed at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Hospice of Central Ohio and/or Heath Care Center. The family wishes to thank both the Care Center and the Licking County branch of Hospice for their outstanding care, especially during Arthur's last twelve days.

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 5/9/2007.

Searching for my Scott Connections in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky

DScott4885 — 10 Apr 2007 2:32:02 GMT

I am trying to find Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio Scott connections, in hopes of, finding my GG Grandfather’s parents, siblings, and cousins. My GG Grandfather, John B. Scott has been stated as being born in Kentucky and Ohio. In the 1850 and 1860 Census has him born 1811 in Kentucky and 1870 Census has him born 1807 in Ohio. He is not found in 1880 Census. This leads me to believe he died between 1870-1880. His wife, Mary Hannah-Scott was listed as Widowed in 1880 Census and is living with daughter and son-in-law.

My father always told me my GG Grandfather was from Ohio. He was from Rising Sun; which, is in Indiana now. At one time, Rising Sun was part of Ohio State. I am wondering, if at one time, this may have also, been a part of Kentucky State. Maybe, this is why he is listed as being born in Ohio and Kentucky. There is a small section between Rising Sun and Cincinnati that is now Kentucky. So I am searching Dearborn County, Indiana, Ohio County, Indiana, Switzerland County, Indiana, Hamilton County, Ohio, Montgomery County, Ohio, Miami County, Ohio, Vinton County, Ohio, Boone County, Kentucky, Kenton County, Kentucky, Campbell County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky, and Warren County, Kentucky in search of Scott relatives.

I am also, wondering about Miami. My father mentioned Miami Tribe my GG Grandfather belonged to. He is not listed on any Dawes Rolls. I have searched there, as well. There is Miamitown outside Cincinnati, Ohio in Hamilton County and there is a Miamisburg, Ohio outside of Dayton in Montgomery County and then there is Miami County above Dayton, Ohio. I have even heard stories of Seminole’s from Miami, Florida. I have another Scott family friend where her family is from Vinton County, Ohio. Haven’t been able to connect the two families, yet. Also, there is a story from a cousin that said my GG Grandfather was in Kentucky and boarded a train near what is present day Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky and came to Indiana before his marriage to Mary Hannah in 1838. I do not know exact time line. I do know of another family who’s ancestry was on the same train. They died in route to Indiana and didn’t make it. So, I know the story is true. Now, for what reason he was in that location; I do not know. It may even be possible that he was born in the Warren County, Kentucky area. Also, he may have had a 1st marriage with Mary and John not being married until 1838 in Dearborn County, Indiana. John would have been 27-31 years of age and Mary would have been 24 years old. Mary could have even had a 1st marriage. I don’t know.

My GG Grandmother Mary Hannah was born in Pennsylvania in 1814. Her parents are listed as being born in Delaware. I have been unable to locate any of her family either. Also, I have found a James Scott living with John and Mary in 1870 Census. I do not know, if this is a son, nephew, or cousin. This is the only Census I have found him.

Any help or suggestions would gratefully be received in helping solve the mystery of finding my GG Grandparent’s family. Email me at debby_scott@yahoo.com. Thank you for any help.

Debby Scott

Descendants of John B. Scott

Generation No. 1

1. JOHN B.2 SCOTT (UNKNOWN [FATHER OF JOHN B. SCOTT]1 ?) was born Bet. 1806 - 1811 in Kentucky/Ohio, and died Bet. 1870 - 1880 in Daviess County, Indiana. He married MARY HANNAH October 04, 1838 in Dearborn County, Indiana, daughter of UNKNOWN HANNAH and UNKNOWN?. She was born 1814 in Pennsylvania/Indiana, and died Aft.1880 in Daviess County, Indiana.

More About JOHN B. SCOTT:
Died 2: Aft. 1870, sometime, after 1870; don't know when. He is in 1870 Census for Daviess County, Indiana. He was not living in 1880 Census for Daviess County, Indiana
Burial: Bet. 1870 - 1880, High Rock/Mt. Zion Cemetery, Daviess County, Waco, Indiana
Cemetery Book: High Rock/Mt. Zion Cemetery, Daviess County, Indiana; Location: REEVE TWP SEC 18 TWP 18 TWP 1 N R 5 W
Census 1: 1850, Listed age 39, Farmer, Randolph Township, Ohio County, Rising Sun, Indiana; District 2, Page 348/68, Line 23, ID# INS7a4763619, Sept. 13, 1850, Household 768-768, Place of Birth Kentucky
Census 2: 1860, Listed age 49, Farmer, Harrison Township, Daviess County, Indiana; Page 600/112, Line 14, ID# IN377196021, Household 112?, Place of Birth Kentucky
Census 3: 1870, Listed as 63 years old [1806-1807] born Ohio, living in Harrison Township, Daviess County, IN; Aug 5, 1870, Pg#24, 168/168
Census 4: 1880, John is not listed in the 1880 Census; which leads me to believe he died between 1870-1880. His wife Mary is living with daughter in 1880 listed as widowed.
Location Notes 1: My father told me our line of Scott's are related to Scott's in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio, North/South Carolina, Pennslyvania, and possibly Virginia.
Location Notes 1b: Scott families Migrated from Pennsylvania & the Carolina's to Kentucky. Some stayed in Kentucky; others went to Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and Indiana.
Location Notes 2: Bef. 1838, A cousin said John boarded a train near present day Warren County, Bowling Green, KY and came to Indiana.
Location Notes 3: There is a town Scottsville in Allen County, Kentucky near Owensboro, Kentucky
NOTE: John middle name maybe "Bruce". It is possible, since we have two other Bruce's. My brother's name is Bruce and his son's middle name is Bruce. It would stand to reason that my dad could have named him after his GG Grandfather's middle name of Bruce.
NOTE 2: In 1870 Daviess County, IN Census; states John B. was born est. date 1806 in Ohio
Number of Children: 6-7
Occupation 1: Bet. 1850 - 1870, Farmer

More About MARY HANNAH:
Burial: Aft. 1880, High Rock/Mt. Zion Cemetery, Daviess County, Waco, Indiana
Cemetery Book: High Rock/Mt. Zion Cemetery, Daviess County, Indiana; Location: REEVE TWP SEC 18 TWP 18 TWP 1 N R 5 W
Census 1: 1850, Listed as age 36, Randolph Township, Ohio County, Rising Sun, Indiana; District 2, Page 348/68, Line 24, ID# INS7a4763619, Sept. 13, 1850, Household 768-768, Place of Birth Pennsylvania
Census 2: 1860, Listed as age 45, Harrison Township, Daviess County, Indiana; Page 600, Line 15, ID# IN377196021, Place of Birth Pennsylvania
Census 3: 1870, Listed as 53 years old [1817] born Indiana, living in Harrison Township, Daviess County, IN with husband, John; Aug 5, 1870, Pg#24, 168/168
Census 4: 1880, Listed as age 66 in Harrison Twp., Daviess County, Indiana; living with son-in-law, John Edwards & daughter, Harriet Scott-Edwards, Page 491B. Her parents listed as born in Delaware.
Census Note: I found a Mary Hannah born 1812 Barren Run, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania and died January 8, 1888. I do not know, if this is my GG Grandmother Mary or not.
Number of Children: 6-7
Occupation: 1870, Housekeeping

More About JOHN SCOTT and MARY HANNAH:
Marriage: October 04, 1838, Dearborn County, Indiana

Children of JOHN SCOTT and MARY HANNAH are:
2. i. FRANCIS M. "FRANK" "FRANCE"3 SCOTT, SR., b. September 10, 1839, Randolph Township, Ohio County, Rising Sun, Indiana; d. January 22, 1919, Daviess County , Indiana.
3. ii. HARRIET "HARRIETT" "` HARIOT" SCOTT, b. May 20, 1841, Randolph Township, Ohio County, Rising Sun, Indiana; d. November 07, 1895, Daviess County , Indiana.
4. iii. SAMUEL H. SCOTT, b. July 26, 1843, Randolph Township, Ohio County, Rising Sun, Indiana; d. April 25, 1898, Indiana Death Records states Knox County, Indiana/Harrison Twp., Daviess County, Waco, Indiana.
iv. JOHN SCOTT, JR., b.1846, Randolph Township, Ohio County, Rising Sun, Indiana; d. Unknown, Unknown.

More About JOHN SCOTT, JR.:
Burial: [Probably] Mt. Zion/High Rock Cemetery, Daviess County, Indiana
Census 1: 1850, Listed as age 4 living at home in Randolph Township, Ohio County, Rising Sun, Indiana, District 2, Page 348/68, Line 28, Birthplace Indiana
Census 2: 1860, Listed as age 13 living at home in Harrison Twp., Daviess County, IN, Page 600/112, Line 19, Birthplace Indiana
Census 3: 1870, Listed as age 21 [1849] living with parents, John and Mary in Harrison Twp., Daviess County, IN
Census 4: 1880, I am not sure, this is my John. There is a John Scott listed age 33 b. 1847 Indiana, living in Pike County, IN, Page 257B, Parents Birth listed Father - KY, Mother - TN

5. v. MARY ELIZABETH SCOTT, b. July 28, 1849, Randolph Township, Ohio County, Rising Sun, Indiana; d. Bet. February 28, 1874 - September 06, 1879, Daviess County, Indiana.
vi. JAMES SCOTT, b.1852, Possibly, Ohio County, Indiana [or] Daviess County, Indiana; d. Unknown.

More About JAMES SCOTT:
Census: 1870, Listed as 18 years old [1852]; living with John and Mary Scott in Harrison Township, Daviess County, Indiana. This could be a possible son or nephew or cousin, we never knew about. Not listed in 1850 & 1860 Census.

vii. MARTHA SCOTT, b. 1854, Randolph Township, Ohio County, Rising Sun, Indiana or Daviess County , Indiana; d. 1881, Daviess County, Indiana; m. UNKNOWN (HUSBAND OF MARTHA SCOTT) ?.

More About MARTHA SCOTT:
Burial: [Probably] Mt. Zion/High Rock Cemetery, Daviess County, Indiana
Census 1: 1860, Listed as age 6 living at home in Harrison Twp., Daviess County, Indiana, Page 600/112, Line 6, Birthplace Indiana
Census 2: 1870 & 1880, I cannot find Martha. I do not know whom Martha married. She died in 1881

Elk Cemetery Photos

mmillerr — 18 Oct 2005 9:04:41 GMT

I recall a post a while back from someone who's husband was in the process of photographing all the stones in Elk Cemetery. Just wanted to see how things were going and ask if they needed some help in completing the project. I'd be glad to take a section on if I knew what had been done already.

Thanks,

Mark

David F Bishop

RobSchrader57 — 28 Mar 2007 9:11:50 GMT

I am researching a David F Bishop for my Aunt. I know he was born on Nov 28 1864 to Harry and Elizabeth (Mercer) Bishop and was married to Carrie W Newton Mar 11, 1893. He died on Aug 17 1904 (buried in Locust Grove Cemetery) 3 days before their daughter Lena Meridith was born on Aug 20 1904. I was wondering 2 things, 1) what did he die from? and 2) what did he do for a living? If there is anyone out there that can share that info or more with me I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance, Rob Schrader

Fred(erick) WOODS of Vinton,O.

Ed — 3 Jan 2005 7:59:11 GMT

Looking for descendants for Fred(erick) WOODS. This WOODS can be found in the 1900 Laurel twp.,Hocking Co.,Oh. census. Brothers Jess WOODS of Logan,O.,died 1958,and Andy WOODS (Sr.) died 1956 Lancaster,O. Father BENJAMIN WOODS was born about 1840 Ward twp.,Hocking Co.,Oh. He served 3 years ,6 months,Company H,62 nd Reg.,O.V.I. during the Civil War. We suspect BENJAMIN was married 3 times. Had 8 children with wife #2 Martha,including Fred WOODS. Martha married BENJAMIN WOODS about 1880,she had 2 sons,George and Rias,from her first marriage to Aaron. Martha died 1900,left 6 sons,one daughter, 2 sons and a daughter going on before mother. Known children I have for Benjamin and Martha were Jesse,Lewis,Andrew,Frederick,and Ethel M. WOODS. Benjamin married wife #3 Hannah about 1901. Benjamin died 1912 and is buried Soldiers Lot,Oak Grove cemetery Logan,as well as his son Jesse WOODS. Suspect Mrs.Hannah WOODS died about 1920 Athens State Hospital. We descend from Martha,sons George and Rias. Hoping to exchange information.

Casteels & Skinner's of Vinton Cty, Ohio

jlweidinger — 4 Jul 2001 3:10:36 GMT

I am looking for information on a John A. Casteel, born Jan.23, 1875, parents: Amos Casteel and Mahala Catharine Skinner (b.abt. May 2, 1845 d. Nov. 2, 1884). Married and lived in Vinton County Ohio. Amos Casteel's name appears in the 1880 Federal Ohio Census, page. 118a. Amos and Mahala's sons (that I know of) were: John A. Casteel and Joseph Henry Casteel (my grandfather)b: September 2, 1884, Vinton Cty., Ohio, died: August 20, 1973, Muskegon, Michigan. Would like to know who Amos and Mahala's parent's were. I believe John Casteel that died Feb. 28, 1889 in Vinton Cty., Madison Twp, Ohio was his father, but I'm not sure.

John Clark & Temperance Sebastian

walter830 — 25 Feb 2007 12:59:47 GMT

Seeking information on John Clark b. 11 SEP 1837 in Vinton Co., Ohio d. 8 MAY 1904 He married Temperance Sebastian.

Thank you.

James Downard and Adeline Ireland

ireland8548 — 15 Feb 2007 11:13:46 GMT

Does anyone know who James was married to prior to Adaline Ireland?

Vikki

James Downard Found In:
Census Microfilm Reports: 1870 Ohio
Living in Milton, Jackson County, Ohio
On August 26, 1870
Series: M593 Microfilm: 1226 Page: 242
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Samuel Downard - - - 50 yrs. - - Farmer - - 15,000 - 2,000 - - OH
Annie - - - - - - - - - - - 53 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PA
James - - - - - - - - - - -26 yrs. - - Laborer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH
Abraham - - - - - - - - -14 yrs. - - Works on Farm - - - - - - - - - OH
Lydia - - - - - - - - - - - 18 yrs. - - Adopted Dau - - - - - - - - - - -OH
John Remy - - - - - - - 23 yrs. - - Laborer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -PA
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Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Milton, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: M593_1226; Page: 242; Image: 483.
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James Downard Found In:
Census Microfilm Reports: 1880 Ohio
Living in Milton, Jackson County, Ohio
On June 03, 1880
Series: T9 Microfilm: 1036 Page: 205
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James Downard - - - - Head - - 38 yrs. - M - - Farmer - - OH - OH - OH
Mary - - - - - - - - - - - - Wife - - 30 yrs. - M - - - - - - - - - -OH - OH - OH
Anna - - - - - - - - - - - -Dau - - -07 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Electa - - - - - - - - - - - Dau - - -05 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Samuel - - - - - - - - - - Son - - -02 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
---
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Milton, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: T9_1036; Family History Film: 1255036; Page: 205.3000; Enumeration District: 79; .
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ADALINE L. IRELAND
Daughter of Ishmael Ireland and Margaret England
February 15, 1873 - December 13, 1959
Wife of JAMES DOWNARD
Son of Samuel Downard and Anna Wilbur
October 30, 1841 - July 06, 1919
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Adaline Ireland Found:
Census Microfilm Records In: 1880 Ohio
Living in Wilksville, Vinton County, Ohio
On the 14th of June 1880
Series: T9 Microfilm: 1074 Part 2, Page 182A
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Ishmael Ireland - - - Head - - - - 31 yrs. - M - - - Farmer - - - - - - -OH - OH - PA
Margaret H. - - - - - -Wife - - - - -35 yrs. - M - - Keeps House - - -OH - OH - OH
Bertha M. - - - - - - - -Dau - - - - - 09 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Addaline - - - - - - - - -Dau - - - - -06 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Eva - - - - - - - - - - - - Dau - - - - - -02 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Cora - - - - - - - - - - - -Dau - - - - - 04 mos. - S - Aug. -- - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
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Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Wilkesville, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: T9_1074; Family History Film: 1255074; Page: 182.1000; Enumeration District: 193; Image: 0549.
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JACKSON COUNTY, OHIO MARRIAGE RECORDS
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Addie L. Irelan
Married: December 12, 1893 in Jackson County, Ohio
Spouse: James Downard
Source: Jackson County, Ohio Marriage Records
Volume: J Page: 54 Certificate: 3116
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James Downard Found In:
Census Microfilm Records: 1900 Ohio
Living in Elk Township, Vinton County, Ohio
On June 4, 1900
Series: T623 Microfilm: 1329 Page 40B
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James Downard - - - - Head - - Oct. 1841 - 58 yrs. - M 6 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -OH - OH - OH
Ada - - - - - - - - - - - - -Wife - - Feb. 1873 - 27 yrs. - M 6 yrs. - 3 of 3 children - - - OH - OH - OH
Clarence - - - - - - - - - Son - - June 1892 - 07 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Julia - - - - - - - - - - - - Dau - - -Sept. 1894 - 05 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Fredrick - - - - - - - - - -Son - - -July 1896 - 03 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -OH - OH - OH
Ernest - - - - - - - - - -G. Son - - -Jan 1898 - 02 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -OH - OH - OH
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Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Elk, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: T623 1329; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 108.
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James Downard Found In:
Census Microfilm Records: 1910 Ohio
Living in Clinton Township, Vinton County, Ohio
On April 28, 1910
Series: T624 Microfilm: 1229 Part: 2 Page: 146A
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James Downard - - - Head - - - 70 yrs. - M x 3 - 16 yrs. - - Farmer - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Addie - - - - - - - - - - -Wife - - - 37 yrs. - M x 1 - 16 yrs. - 6 of 7 children - - OH - OH - OH
Julia - - - - - - - - - - - -Dau - - - -15 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Fred - - - - - - - - - - - Son - - - -13 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -OH - OH - OH
Ernest - - - - - - - - - - Son - - - - 11 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
James - - - - - - - - - - Son - - - - 07 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Elsworth - - - - - - - - Son - - - - 04 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Margaret - - - - - - - - Dau - - - - 02 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Clarence Petitt - - Boarder - - - 17 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -OH - OH - OH
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Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Clinton, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: T624_1229; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 185; Image: 881.
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The Athens Messenger
Athens, Ohio
Wednesday, July 21, 1926
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Mrs. Harry Householder and children spent Sunday in McArthur visiting her sister, Mrs. James Downard, Ruby, the daughter of the latter, after spending two weeks here as the guest of the aunt, Mrs. Housholder, returned to her home Sunday.
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VINTON COUNTY OHIO DEATH RECORDS
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James Downard
Died: July 06, 1919
Age: 72 Years - 08 mos. - 06 days
Place: Elk Township, Vinton County, Ohio
Calculated Birthdate: October 30, 1841
Source: Vinton County, Ohio Death Records
Volume: 4 Page: 111 Certificate: 8
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Addie Downard Found In:
Census Microfilm Reports: 1920 Ohio
Living in Elk Township, Vinton County, Ohio
On February 21, 1920
Series: M625 Microfilm: 1446 Page: 38A
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Addie Downard - - - - Head - - - - 46 yrs. - Wd. - - Farming - - OH - OH - OH
Elsworth - - - - - - - - - Son - - - - - -13 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Margaret - - - - - - - - - Dau - - - - - 12 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Hazel - - - - - - - - - - - -Dau - - - - - 06 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Ruby - - - - - - - - - - - - Dau - - - - - 04 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Bertha - - - - - - - - - - - Dau - - - - - 03 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Virginia - - - - - - - - - - Dau - - - - - 02 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
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Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Elk, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: T625_1446; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 148; Image: 696.
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Adaline Downard Found In:
Census Microfilm Reports: 1930 Ohio
Living in McArthur Township, Vinton County, Ohio
On April 10, 1930
Series: M626 Microfilm: 1886 Page: 140B
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Adaline Downard - - - - - Head- - - - 57 yrs. - Wd - - Laundress - - OH - OH - OH
Hazel F. - - - - - - - - - - - - Dau - - - - -17 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Ruby O. - - - - - - - - - - - - Dau - - - - -15 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Bertha M. - - - - - - - - - - -Dau - - - - -13 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Virginia - - - - - - - - - - - - Dau - - - - - 12 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
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Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: McArthur, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: 1886; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 812.0.
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VINTON COUNTY OHIO DEATH RECORDS
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Name: Adeline Downard
Birth Date: Est. 1873 - 15 Feb 1873
Gender: Female Race: White Marital Status: Widowed
Age at Death: 86
Residence: Vinton County, Ohio
Death Date: 13 December 1959
Hospital of Death: Home
Place of Death: Vinton County, Ohio
Source Citation: Certificate: 90418; Volume: 16002
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Children of James Downard and Adeline Ireland
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Julia Downard
Frederick Downard
Ernest Downard
Charles Downard
James Downard
Elsworth Downard
Margaret Ann Downard
Un-Named Downard
Hazel Fay Downard
Rudy Opal Downard
Bertha Mae Downard
Virginia Dean Downard

Ernest Downard and Louise Waltenbach

ireland8548 — 15 Feb 2007 10:53:08 GMT

Does anyone know anything about this family what happened to them? And is Ernest a son of James Downard or a grandson?
Also his wife's surname Louise Waltenbach is it correct I found it in the newspaper but could not find any Waltenbach in the area?
Vikki

ERNEST DOWNARD
Son of James Downard and Adeline Ireland
January 10, 1898 - 1954
Husband to Louise Waltenbach

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Ernest Downard Found In:
Census Microfilm Records: 1900 Ohio
Living in Elk Township, Vinton County, Ohio
On June 4, 1900
Series: T623 Microfilm: 1329 Page 40B
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James Downard - - - - Head - - Oct. 1841 - 58 yrs. - M 6 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -OH - OH - OH
Ada - - - - - - - - - - - - -Wife - - Feb. 1873 - 27 yrs. - M 6 yrs. - 3 of 3 children - - - OH - OH - OH
Clarence - - - - - - - - - Son - - June 1892 - 07 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Julia - - - - - - - - - - - - Dau - - -Sept. 1894 - 05 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Fredrick - - - - - - - - - -Son - - -July 1896 - 03 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -OH - OH - OH
Ernest - - - - - - - - - -G. Son - - -Jan 1898 - 02 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -OH - OH - OH
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Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Elk, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: T623 1329; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 108.
=========================

Ernest Downard Found In:
Census Microfilm Records: 1910 Ohio
Living in Clinton Township, Vinton County, Ohio
On April 28, 1910
Series: T624 Microfilm: 1229 Part: 2 Page: 146A
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James Downard - - - Head - - - 70 yrs. - M x 3 - 16 yrs. - - Farmer - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Addie - - - - - - - - - - -Wife - - - 37 yrs. - M x 1 - 16 yrs. - 6 of 7 children - - OH - OH - OH
Julia - - - - - - - - - - - -Dau - - - -15 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Fred - - - - - - - - - - - Son - - - -13 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -OH - OH - OH
Ernest - - - - - - - - - - Son - - - - 11 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
James - - - - - - - - - - Son - - - - 07 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Elsworth - - - - - - - - Son - - - - 04 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Margaret - - - - - - - - Dau - - - - 02 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Clarence Petitt - - Boarder - - - 17 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -OH - OH - OH
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Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Clinton, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: T624_1229; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 185; Image: 881.
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World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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Name: Ernest Downard
City: Wellston
County: Jackson
State: Ohio
Birth Date: 10 January 1898
Race: White
Roll: 1832322
DraftBoard: 0
Age: 20 Years
Occupation: Coal Miner
Nearest Relative: Addie Downard
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Color of Eyes: Gray
Color of Hair: Light
Signature: Ernest Downard
Date: September 12, 1918
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Earnest Downard Dound In:
Census Microfilm Reports: 1920 Ohio
Living in Wellston, Ward 3, Jackson County, Ohio
On January 09, 1920
Series: T625 Microfilm: 1401 Page: 268B
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Narissus Ramay - - - - Head - - 67 yrs. - Wd - - - - - - - - - - -OH - PA - OH
Melia Sadlin - - - - - - - -Dau - - -33 yrs. - D - - - - - - - - - - - -OH - OH - OH
Pearl Sadlin - - - - - - - -Dau - - -16 yrs. - S - - - - - - - - - - - -OH - OH - OH
Eanest Downard - - Boarder - - 22 yrs. - S - - Furnace - - - OH - OH - OH
James Downard - - Boarder - - 19 yrs. - S - - Furnace - - - OH - OH - OH
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Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Wellston Ward 3, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: T625_1401; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 538.
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The Athens Messenger
Athens, Ohio
July 17, 1929
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Probate Judge Amos I Garrison has just issued the following marriage licenses: Ernest Downard, Wellston, Louise Waltenbach, McArthur.
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Ernest Downard Found In:
Census Microfilm Reports: 1930 Ohio
Living in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio
On April 16, 1930
Series: T626 Microfilm: 1828 Page: 133B
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Ernest Downard - - - Head - - 29 yrs. - M - - Restaurant Operator - - OH - OH - OH
Louise - - - - - - - - - -Wife - - 19 yrs. - M - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
Ernestine - - - - - - - -Dau - - - 03 mos. - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH - OH - OH
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Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: 1828; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 269.0.
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William and Sarah Dixon

iowa_angel542000 — 9 Apr 2003 7:49:53 GMT

This couple is my ggggrandparents and both moved to Ratcliffsburg sometime before they passed away as they are buried in this town. William died 2 Sept 1826 and Sarah died 4 Sept 1823. Does anyone out there know anymore info on this family? What I have is very sketchy at this time and only have names of Williams parents so any info would be greatly appreciated.

Linda Hopkins

Marriage Lookup

Aubrey_Cloud — 24 Jan 2007 7:05:29 GMT

Please check Marriages of Vinton Co., OH for a James B. Johnson to an Elvira Campbell, dated about Oct 1879. Need Minister's return and Book # and Pg # if possible.

Thanks
Aubrey G. Cloud agcloud@everestkc.net

Francis E. Shades

Carol_Coy — 21 Jan 2007 10:53:21 GMT

I am searching for more information for Francis E. Shades who was listed in the 1850 and 1860 census as being Sheriff of Vinton County. The family bible says that he died May 1883 in Logan, Ohio. I would like to be able to get information about him, where he is buried, cause of death, and parents. If anyone could help I would appreciate it very much. Thank you.

Mt Pleasent Methodist Cemetery, Swan Township, Vinton County, Ohio

RobSchrader57 — 2 Sep 2004 1:34:09 GMT

Does anyone know or have any history on this cemetery?? I have several family members there and I am planning of photographing all the head stones that are there for a website. Also if anyone knows who I can contact to get permission to fix a stone? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Rob

Need Courthouse record look up please

jmtce — 21 Nov 2006 11:07:42 GMT

Hello,
Would someone please on their next trip to the courthouse search out a couple records for me?
I have a marriage of a David Hill and Martha Brooks. License issued July 3, 1872 and married on July 6, 1872.
I was told there was something called a Marriage return in some counties. I do not know if this was a year in which they had these.
On the copy of the license I got it is split into 3 sections. 1st is PARTIES, 2nd is AFFIDAVIT, and 3rd is RETURN.
If this is the only return there is then ok. But I was told that sometimes there is a return where the parties involived would tell whether this was a first marriage or a second one, and parents names.
I also need to know if this could died in Vinton County. I beleive that they had a daughter named Lida in Vinton County but after that there is no mention of David and Martha, and after 1880 census I cannot find Lida.
There is another David & Martha Hill in Vinton County and the maiden name of the wife is wrong. Strangely enough she has the right birth date to be my Martha Brooks.
Thanks in Advance
Cindy

Marriage Verification

RobSchrader57 — 8 Jan 2007 8:42:20 GMT

I was wondering if there is anyone out there that can maybe verify if a marriage took place. I am only going by information that is written on head stones of children and the fact that these two people appear to live on neighboring farms in the 1880 Census for Vinton Cty. They are David F. Bishop (1864-1904) and Carrie W. Newton (1869-1935). From the ages of the children and the 1880 Census I am thinking they would have married between 1885 and 1895. If there is anyone out there that may be able to shed some light on this I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance, Rob Schrader

Traphagen/Tears Family

HGJ421 — 12 Jan 2007 10:56:52 GMT

i'm looking for in on the following family...

Abraham Traphagen
b. 1779 Bergen Co., NJ
d. 29 Jul 1848 Richland Twp., Vinton Co., OH
m. 11 Apr 1805 Ulster Co., NY
Esther or Hester Tears
b. ?
c. 12 May 1782 Montgomery, Orange Co., NY
d. 9 Mar 1855 Richland Twp., Vinton Co., OH
children:(all born in NY) Albert, Catherine Doremus, Hannah, Alexander J, Jane, Charles William, James H, Mary, Harriet Ann, another boy b. abt 1812 and another girl b. abt 1814

please email me at crazycandles83@yahoo.com

versa friend

vickiedcna11 — 7 Jun 2006 12:39:49 GMT

am trying to find out any information I can on versa friend she was married to charlie friend, they lived in maccarthur o. thank you

birth records

ghwhit — 1 Dec 2006 8:03:49 GMT

can someone advise me as to where I may locate birth records for the years 1910 thru 1920 in Vinton county?

thank you gwen

JACKSON family

nancyjmay — 16 Oct 2006 4:56:00 GMT

Looking for the sons of John JACKSON b in Maine who was in Elk Twp, Athens County, 1820. He had 2 sons 1 under 10, (probably born in Ohio) and 1 10 and under 16, (probably b in Maine), on the 1820 census. He disappears. I have hit a brick wall, researching any male Jackson I can find during that time frame.
He had several daughters, found two; Lydia who m Elias Myrick, and Rebecca who m Freeman Myrick. Unable to find the names of the others.
Since Elk Twp, was included in Vinton Co in 1850, thought maybe some one knows of this family. any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cunningham family

ghwhit — 1 Dec 2006 8:03:49 GMT

I am searching for the Cunningham family buried in the Hamden Cem. Harry cunningham died Oct 16, 1918.
His daughter Ida F. Cunningham died at age 14, Oct 8, 1920.
If anyone could do this look up and give me the locations of this cemetery and grave lot, I appreciate it.

Thank You, gwen

The passing of Mark H. Ogan

Rob Schrader — 27 Sep 2006 8:21:38 GMT

Mark H. Ogan, born July 18, 1912 in Portland, Oregon, passed away September 26, 2006 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. Grew up from infancy in McArthur, Ohio and considered it his hometown. Graduated from McArthur High School in 1930. Joined the Ohio National Guard during the 1930's. Retired from Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company as a 40 year employee. Member of Capital City Masonic Lodge #656, 2nd degree Mason, where he was a member for over 60 years. Avid golfer and gardener, Mark, loved the outdoors, history, and traveling. Active member of the Vinton County Historical and Genealogical Society. Married to Ruth Stebleton March 12, 1938, who preceded him in death 1973. Mark was also preceded in death by his parents Lewis and Inez Holland Ogan, and siblings Frances, Margaret, Evelyn, Ruth, John, Bertha, Herbert, Leonard, and Dorothy Jean. Survived by daughter, Sharon, of Columbus; son, Paul (Marilyn) and grandson, Brian of Springfield, Illinois; and many other dear friends. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 29, 2006 at Elk Cemetery, located in McArthur, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to the Vinton County Historical and Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 306, Hamden, Ohio 45631-0306.

Hamden Cemetery, Tombstone Inscriptions

Lenita_Gonzales — 23 Sep 2006 6:23:32 GMT

Would like to request a look-up if anyone has this book. Please email me Lenita50 AT earthlink DOT net. Thank you.

William and Sarah Dixon

roxieschull1 — 20 Sep 2006 2:49:01 GMT

Linda,

I tried your e-mail address. Didn't get a reply yet from you. Here is my e-mail address wcroxie@yahoo.com
Hope to hear from you.
Roxie

Looking for information on Giles and Nancy Reed

aprilmay0925 — 18 Sep 2006 11:56:34 GMT

From 1870 Census Madison Township Vinton County July 5th 1870 Giles REED 45y, Nancy 36y, James 12y, Margaret 10y, Samuel 11y, Anna M 8y and George 2.y.

From 1880 Census Madison Township Zaleski Vinton County June 1st 1880, Nancy REED 47y, Anna 16y, George 12y, Hiram 19y and Samuel 22y listed in the same house with John K REED 65y wife Anna M 65y, daughters and grandsons.

I know from our family bible that Nancy REED died Dec 2, 1893. I am trying to find out when Giles REED died and where Giles and Nancy are buried. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Also researching MCCARTY, CHAPPELEAR, KRECSMAR, KEREKES, KOPRICH, MCLAIN and HUNYADI

Phyllis Hutchinson - OH stillborn cert.

r2larson — 8 Sep 2006 5:22:26 GMT

From Ohio Stillborn Certificate #4692:

Deceased: Phyllis Hutchinson
b. 11/12/1923, Wilkesville, Vinton County, Ohio
d. 11/12/1923, Wilkesville, Vinton County, Ohio
Cause of death: unknown/stillborn
Attesting Physician: M. J. McKibben, M.D.
Funeral Director: Strong & Son, Wilkesville, Ohio
Burial: 11/12/1923, Curry
Mother: Florence Wall, born West Virginia
Father: Arthur Hutchinson, born Clarion, OH
Informant: Arthur Hutchinson, Clarion, Ohio

Robert D. HUTCHINSON - OH death cert.

r2larson — 8 Sep 2006 5:11:08 GMT

From Ohio Death Certificate #10434:

Deceased: Robert D. Hutchinson
b. 1/24/1848, Ohio
d. 6/8/1928, Wilkesville, Vinton County, Ohio
Age: 80yrs 4mos. 14dys
Occupation: retired miner
Cause of death: apoplexy
Attesting Physician: B.J. S???ker M.D.
Funeral Director: Joseph E. Strong, Wilkesville, Ohio
Burial: 6/10/1928, Curry
Spouse: Roseanna Hutchinson
Father: John Hutchinson, born Pennsylvania
Mother: Eliza Sailor, born Pennsylvania
Informant: Mrs. Rosanna Hutchinson, Ohio R.F.D.

Florence (WALL) Hutchinson - OH death cert.

r2larson — 8 Sep 2006 4:56:37 GMT

From Ohio Death Certificate #68718:

Deceased: Florence Lida Hutchinson
b. 9/12/1900, West Virginia
d. 11/15/1923, Wilkesville, Vinton County, Ohio
Age: 23yrs. 2mos. 3days
Occupation: housekeeper
Cause of death: chronic lubeation of stomach
Contributory: Child Birth [she had a stillborn child 3 days prior]
Attesting Physician: M.F. M. Kibber, M.D.
Funeral Director: Strong & Son, Wilkesville, Ohio
Burial: 11/18/1923, Curry
Spouse: Arthur Hutchinson
Father: William Wall, born West Virginia
Mother: Georgia Holly, born Kentucky
Informant: Arthur Hutchinson, Clarion, OH

Arthur St. Claire Hutchinson (1892-1942) Ohio death cert.

r2larson — 4 Sep 2006 1:14:53 GMT

From the Ohio Death Certificate:
Name: Arthur St. Claire Hutchinson
Date of Birth: 9/2/1892
Date of Death: 7/30/1942
Age: 49 years 8 mos. 28 days
Place of Death: Wilkesville, Vinton County, Ohio
Cause of Death: congestive heart failure
Funeral Firm: Strong Funeral Service, Wilkesville
Burial: Curry, 8/2/1942
Sex: male
Color: white
status: married
spouse: Florence Enola Hutchinson
profession: coal miner
Birthplace: Ohio
Father: Robert ? Hutchinson
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother: Rose Anne Shifflet
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

John E. Cottrell, b. abt. 1864

jlaws0n — 22 Aug 2006 8:15:02 GMT

I'm searching for background information on John E. Cottrell who appears on the 1880 census for Vinton Co. to determine if he is connected to the John E. Cottrell (sometimes spelled Cottrill) I am researching who was born in Ohio in 1864. By 1910, John Cottrell was living in Putnam Co., WV; many of the families who settled in this area of WV came from Vinton, Athens, Meigs, and Gallia Counties.
The John I'm researching married Virginia Unknown before 1885. She was b. abt. 1864 and died in 1904. John and Virginia had at least three children: Catherine Ann "Annie" Cottrell, b. abt 1885, who married Aldophus "Dock" Billups; Homer Judson Cottrell, b. 1888, who married Adda Harbour; and an unknown male Cottrell, b. abt 1893.
John's second wife was Victoria Billups, d/o Charles and Dortha D. Billups, whom he married in WV. Victoria was born about 1869. John and Victoria did not have children.
I would appreciate any information that might help me to determine if there is a connection between these two John Cottrells. I have information on descendants of Homer J. Cottrell and Annie Cottrell Billups I will be happy to share if it would be helpful.

CURTIS G. RINEHART OBIT

polly115 — 8 May 2005 5:42:53 GMT

Looking for obit of CURTIS G. RINEHART who passed away April 27, 2005, born Aug. 7, 1975. His parents are CURTIS R. RINEHART and DEBRA LYNN ( VANOVER ) RINEHART.
He was a second cousin to my daughter and son and I have looked in the Jackson paper for the obit,but it has not been there. Need obit.
If anyone could help me out here, I would greatly appreciate the time.
Polly

PHOTO: Maud Hawk HAWKS - Vinton County, OH

kathy3643 — 11 Aug 2006 9:04:57 GMT

I recently purchased a wonderful cabinet card photo identified on the back as Maud Hawk Hawks of Vinton County, O. The photo was taken by L. E. Kratzer Photography located at 219 Silver Street in Lebanon, Ohio. Maud has very short bangs, and her hair is styled behind her ears. She is wearing eyeglasses. The dress has a high neck and very large sleeves. There are also four large buttons on the bodice along with a small pin on the collar. I would like to connect this photo with her family or a family researcher. Please contact me directly if you have an interest in this photo.

Kathy Wieland in St. Louis, MO
Kathy@craftsbykathy.com

Letty Downard & Abram & Rosannah Harshbarger

Kathy — 8 Aug 2006 11:04:17 GMT

Trying to find info on this family. Thanks

Rose Anne HUTCHINSON death cert.

Randy Greer — 10 Jun 2006 3:03:07 GMT

From the Ohio death certificate:

Rose Anne Hutchinson
place of death: Wilkesville, Vinton Co. Ohio
date of birth: 3/25/1849
date of death: 10/23/1938
sex: F
color: W
status: widowed
husband: Robert D. Hutchinson
trade: home keeper
birthplace: unknown, Ohio
father name: unknown
father birth place: Ohio
mother maiden name: Permilia Thacker
mother birth place: Ohio
cause of death: myocarditis, acute & carcinoma, right arm & axilla.
informant: Cornelia McKenzie, Chilicothe, OH
burial: Curry, 10/26/1938

John Jennings

wvgal1956 — 22 Jun 2006 2:47:07 GMT

I am looking for information on the parents of Levi Jennings 1869-1951. He was born in Vinton Co OH and died in kanawha Co WV. On his death certificate he lists his parents as John Jennings and Elizabeth Sharpe. I can not find any trace of this family. Can anyone help me?
Thanks!

Perry Andrews, 1846-1900

alicia45656 — 21 Jun 2006 2:36:39 GMT

I'm looking for any information regarding Perry Andrews in Ohio. He was born November 30, 1846 and died November 20, 1900. He married Evaline Roberts on July 22, 1869. I know his children, grandchildren, and so on, but I'm looking to dig a little farther back.

Thanks in advance!

Known race & ethnicity of this Ellis family?

Phyllis — 11 Jun 2006 1:53:04 GMT

Hello I am tracing my ancestry for a John Ellis who was born in Ohio, unknown county at this time, he was caucasian and his family was German. Can you please assist me in knowing if the following ELLIS people were white and possibly of German heritage? They were: Thomas Ellis, Albert Ellis, Ruth Ellis, and Harriet Ellis all of Vinton County

Milton and Anna Leasure Detty

Kathy — 11 Jun 2006 4:35:28 GMT

Looking for Miltons grandparents. Miltons parents was George and Lettie Downey Detty need to know their parents. Thanks Kathy

George and Lettie Downey Detty

Kathy — 11 Jun 2006 4:33:34 GMT

Looking for parents of George and Lettie Downey Detty. George and Lettie had a son name Milton Detty. Do you know any other children of theres. Thanks Kathy

Rose Anne Hutchinson (1849-1938) death cert. Wilkesville, Vinton Co. Ohio

Rene (Greer) Larson — 7 Jul 2006 8:41:45 GMT

From the Ohio death certificate:

Rose Anne Hutchinson
place of death: Wilkesville, Vonton Co. Ohio
date of birth: 3/25/1849
date of death: 10/23/1938
sex: F
color: W
status: widowed
husband: Robert D. Hutchinson
trade: home keeper
birthplace: unknown, Ohio
father name: unknown
father birth place: Ohio
mother maiden name: Permilia Thacker
mother birth place: Ohio
cause of death: myocarditis, acute & carcinoma, right arm & axilla.
informant: Cornelia McKenzie, Chilicothe, OH
burial: Curry, 10/26/1938

Log Pile Church and cemetery, Richland Twp.

Sharon Peery — 9 Aug 2005 2:03:02 GMT

Does anyone know anything about the history of this church?
Date of founding, denomination, founding members?

My ggg-grandparents John (d. 1864) and Elizabeth (d. 1863)
Ervin Siens are buried there, along with daughters Abigail
Hain(e)s, Phebe Hill and Evaline Siens. My own line, from
John and Elizabeth's son William b. VA 1815, stayed in
Guernsey Co. while the rest of the family moved on to Vinton
Co. in the 1840's and 1850's, so I know very little about the
Vinton Co. end of the family.

George Benson Will of McArthur

bevsud123 — 23 May 2006 12:51:04 GMT

Looking for information on George Benson Will. He was born in 1832 in Ohio and was married to Helen French in 1856. In the 1870 Helen and her children are living with her parents Chester and Lucy French. I think George was living in a hotel in McArthur. Were they divorced and when died he die?

John Quinn and Mary Jane Bryson

Sandysohgen — 30 Apr 2006 7:23:26 GMT

I easily found John and Marys marriage record through ohgen.net and they married March 26, 1854, she was the daughter of Abraham Bryson a farmer in Vinton county.

George and Lettie Downy Detty

kathy — 28 Apr 2006 9:47:49 GMT

looking for marriage date of George and Lettie Downy Detty. Any info on them would be welcome. Thanks Kathy

Esther/HESTER Riffle marriage record

Jane Boucher — 21 Apr 2006 3:09:06 GMT

Looking for the marriage record of Esther Riffle and Taylor McClean/McClane/McClain. they were in the 1880 Bloomfield Jackson Co. OH Census. Ester is 24 and they have a 7 yr. old so they must've married abt. 1872 or so. any help would be appreciated. thanks Jane Boucher
or any info on this family.

James A Steinbrook 1861-1904

Susan Comer Murphy — 23 Apr 2006 12:40:56 GMT

Hi
Looking for a obit or death record for James Steinbrook
1861-1904. I have been given the death date Oct 1904.
James was born and raised in Vinton. He married Mary Alice Groves Feb 11 1881. They had 5 kids together. James' parents were Henry and Mary J(Seright)Steinbrook
Mary's(she went by Alice)parents were James Calvin and Christina(Dozer)Groves. She was raised by Christina's parents. Any info would be great
Susan Comer Murphy

Did RAYVILLE once exist in Vinton County, Ohio Vicinity?

Lace_Lynch — 28 May 2006 10:49:52 GMT

In researching Ohio Swackhamers in the Civil War, in the 1860 census that John Swackhammer had an Allensville, Vinton County address. His son, Jacob, enlisted in the Union Army at Rayville and was sent to Camp Logan near Chillicothe.
Could anyone shed any light as to the location of Rayville?

Thanks for any assistance.

Looking for Murrays - Descendants of Lewis and Effie Murray - Hamden, Ohio

marcelle126 — 24 Mar 2006 3:23:02 GMT

Good Evening:

Am looking for any living relatives of Elbert and Norma Murray from Hamden, Ohio. Also Chloe Murray Gates, Frances Murray Hocker and Ethel Murray Lightfoot. These are the children of Lewis and Effie Murray. I would appreciate anyone that might know of or have contact with any of these people to ask them to contact me at marcelle@bathncandle.com. Lewis is my Father's Great Uncle.

Thanks so much!
Marcelle

George Murray - Vinton County Ohio - Searching for Death Record

marcelle126 — 20 Feb 2006 4:00:14 GMT

I am looking for a death date and any additional information anyone may have on George Murray. Born in 1861 in Van Buren Township, Iowa to James Murray and Harriet Spencer. I find him in the 1920 Census married to Angie and his two younger sons (Ora and Stanley) from his marriage to Alice Johnston. I found a death record for Angie in 1920 and I can not find anything after 1920 on George Murray. Any assistance and information you may have on this line of Murrays would be greatly appreciate. Thank you!

Mary "Polly" Stevens m. Archibald Ankrom

mharbourt — 5 Mar 2006 7:57:54 GMT

Mary "Polly" Stevens married Archibald Ankrom in 1854. On the 1850 US Census of Vinton Co. John Stevens age 26, wife Mary 24, David 2 and Margaret 1 were living near Archibald. Also living with John Stevens family were William Stevens age 60 [stated to be b. OH, but prob incorrect], Polly Stevens 12, and Jesse Stevens 15. I suspect that Polly and Jesse are siblings of John and that all are William's children, but no proof. In 1860 vinton Co., OH, Archibald 23 and "Polly" 22 are living by these same Stevens, with their first 2 children Margaret age 3 and Thomas age 2. Now John Stevens is 37 b. OH, wife ? hard to read age 25, David 14, Margaret 11, ? male 9, ? female 6, Thomas 4 and Mary 1 along with William 67 [stated to be born in, it looks like NY - hard to read.] Next to them is Samuel C. Stevens 32, Maragret 30, ? male 8, Sarah E. 6, ? Will ? 4, and Samuel 9/12ths. Does anyone know any more about this Stevens family and where they come from?

OBIT REQUEST-ERICKSON

Mona — 27 Feb 2006 11:58:54 GMT

Looking for obit for ERICKSON, Maxine (Peters), b. 26 May 1932, d. 8 Mar 1980, Radcliff. (Some kind soul sent me a photo of her headstone...thank you!!) Still would like to have the obit, if possible.

Samuel Haynes - Mary Karshner

ireland8548 — 22 Feb 2006 8:27:58 GMT

Vinton County Family History

sjc2143 — 23 Jan 2006 5:30:19 GMT

Everts/Dickerson/Dodrill/Long

k_strojin — 24 Oct 2005 5:39:21 GMT

Looking for info concerning the Everts/Evarts family of Vinton, OH:

Daniel Franklin Everts b Apr 1853 d after 1920 PA
parents David Everts & Sarah Call

Rebecca (Dickerson) Everts b Mar 1857 OH
parents Enoch Russell Dickerson & Mahitable Holcomb

Sarah A. Everts b Oct 1872 OH
David Everts b Feb 1874 OH
John Everts b Apr 1878 OH
Thomas Everts b Sept 1879 OH

Looking for any info concerning the children of this Dickerson/Dickenson family of Vinton, OH:

Thomas A. Dickerson/Dickenson b May 1849 OH d Mar 1910
parents Enoch Russell Dickerson & Mahitable Holcomb

Elizabeth (Dodrill) Dickerson/Dickenson b Dec 1853 OH
parents Andrew Avery Dodrill & Sarah Macomber

Also looking for info concerning:

Widow Nancy (Long) Dickerson/Dickenson b abt 1839 PA
parents Emanuel Long & Hannah McEwen or McClung

Charles M. Dickerson/Dickenson b abt 1867 OH
Emanuel Dickerson/Dickenson b abt 1868 OH

(In 1870 Charles & Emanuel are living with widowed mother Nancy. In 1880 Charles & Emanuel, children of Nancy, are living with grandparents Enoch & Mahitable Dickerson and are probably children of either their son Reuben H. or John W. who died during or due to complications of the Civil War, most likely John. Widow Nancy applied for seperate pensions for both men)

need HARTLEY obits/info

k_strojin — 24 Oct 2005 4:55:06 GMT

Looking for the obits and info for:

Hiram Kiser Hartley b abt 1847 d abt 1910
Sarah A. Hartley b July 1863 d Feb 1946

Enoch Russell Hartley b Nov 1889
Thomas A. Hartley b Jan 1897
Sadie Ellen (Hartley) Spires b Apr 1893
Eugene Harley b abt 1901
Bessie M. Hartley b abt 1906

This family lived in Wilkesville, Vinton, OH

Florence or Jasper Frazee

pecluvjoy — 7 Jun 2005 6:16:01 GMT

I have the 1880 census, Jasper's info...I'm looking for Florence Frazee born 1876 or so, I"m trying to find her birth mother who was supposely Indian (blackfoot) Jasper was her father,,,,I have the names of two women that were his wives, Mary Ann Walters and Jamimia Barthlow.....and I'm looking for any of Florence's siblings.
God bless
christy

Perry Snow Vinton Co.

ValerieJaneBoucher — 7 Dec 2005 1:59:12 GMT

Looking for info on a Perry Snow, lived in Vinton co. abt 1880-90's. His mother was Ingra O'Nail/Snow THornton. who lived at his house for awhile around this time. Thanks. Jane Boucher.

1860 "uninhabited" residences - why?

Pat_B_in_the_North — 19 Oct 2005 3:44:08 GMT

In searching the 1860 Vinton County census lists, I was struck by the large number of "uninhabited" residences. This was before the Civil War broke out; what was going on in the area?