Wood - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Colonel Edward S. Bryant, Ohio National Guard

cavscout148 — 2 Oct 2008 8:58:41 GMT

Looking for information and a photograph of Colonel Edward S. Bryant. He was the Adjutant General of the Ohio National Guard from 1916-1917 and was from Bloomdale. Please contact SSG Joshua Mann, Historian, Ohio Army National Guard, joshua.mann@us.army.mil.

BOOK: Pemberville, Ohio 100 Years 1876-1976

kathy3643 — 2 Oct 2008 5:40:20 GMT

I recently bought a copy of this centennial book which has lots of old photos plus information on mayors, county clerks, village officials, and more.

There is a plat map of Pemberville circa 1886.
History of Pemberville plus info on railroads, rivers, oil industry, City Hall, Main Street, merchants, blacksmith shop, parks, New Rochester, Meyer's Hotel, schools, Fire Department, Town Hall, Pemberville Fair, Public Library,
Telephone Company, Water Works, Village Sewer System, Municipal Lighting System, Churches, bridges, Business Establishments Through the Years, The Pemberville Leader, Beeker's Store, Henline's Dept Store, Hobart-Bowlus Fire,
Brentlinger's Electrical Shop, The Forks, Ridgely's Barber Shop, Pickett's Buildings, George Diab's Confectionary, banks, drug stores, grain elevators, manufacturing companies, street map, street scenes, organizations, and more.

There is also information on logging, An Old Inn, a list of physicians practicing in Pemberville, a list of Centennial Farms and more.

Please contact me if you have an interest in this book.
I'm sorry I cannot do lookups in this book. There is no index.

Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com

Looking for info on obit of James H Sebetto - Risingsun OH

mutchmj — 15 Aug 2008 1:21:16 GMT

Looking for info on James H Sebetto obit. Need to know parents name. He lived in Risingsun and died in Detroit Dec. of 1999. Was probably in paper on January 3, 2000 or so.

SEBETTO, James H; 69; Detroit; Bowling Green S-T; 2000-1-3;

Rising Sun

hareichert — 2 Aug 2008 12:23:34 GMT

Can anyone tell me how many cemeteries are in Rising Sun?

If there's only one, where is it located?

And lastly, who could I contact for burial records there?

Final Resting Place-Need help searching

Rorvik76 — 19 Aug 2008 9:49:33 GMT

I am on the search for where my ggg grandfather is buried. I am hoping to find some that might help me with searching. Here is what I know. Henry B Wall was born in Portage, Hancock, Ohio in 1819. He married Mary Carrel. Mary was born in about 1814 in Hancock County Ohio. Henry served in the Civil War with his son Lewis L Wall, Lewis is my gg grandfather too. I have the Civil War records for Lewis, and in that it states that his father Henry died in 1889 in Kansas. Well, I can not find Henry on any 1880 Census. I have found Lewis on the 1880 census living in Richmond, Franklin, Kansas, and also on the 1885 Kansas State Census, they have moved to Sedgwick County Kansas as of that Census. Then by 1900 Lewis is Living Barry County Missouri. Also I believe I have found Henry's wife Mary on the 1880 Census living in Liberty, Wood, Ohio near her son Andrew Jackson Wall. Living with Mary is her son George W, and the name of someone else that I do not know. Mary died in 1887, not real sure where. I thought it was Kansas, but now I am thinking they may have went back to Ohio. I have a feeling that Henry may very well be buried in either Wood county or Hancock county Ohio. If anyone could help me locate his resting place, I would be very greatful.

Landon

Lookup for Lake Township Cemetery at Walbridge, Ohio

eileenmorrison — 26 Jun 2008 1:31:59 GMT

I was wondering if someone knew who would have records for Lake Township Cemetery at Walbridge. I am looking for Dr. James R. Walker who died in Walbridge on September 12, 1905 at the age of 46.
Thanks for any help.
EILEEN

UPDATED: Wood County Schools

oldohioschools — 22 Jul 2008 3:14:50 GMT

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

http://www.oldohioschools.com/wood_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.

Does anyone know where I can get info on who is buried at Portage Cemetery?

mutchmj — 14 Jul 2008 11:01:57 GMT

I was at Portage Cemetery on County Home Road on Sunday looking for my great grandmothers grave, Julia Reed Miller. It must be unmarked or I missed her tombstone, cause I could not find it. I would like to know who to get ahold of for that cemetery to ask them what plot she is buried on and maybe a map of the cemetery plots so I can visit her grave. If anyone knows the caretakers and can get me a phone number I would be most appreciative. Thanks!

Old Wood County Schools

oldohioschools — 1 Oct 2007 2:38:28 GMT

Hello,
I am doing some research on old schools in Wood 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. Bloomdale School (Original)
Does this building still exist?
What year was it built?
What street was it on?
What is it now? When was it razed?

2. 1st Bowling Green High School (Built 1879)
What year was this school razed?

3. Bradner School (Razed 1959)
What year was this school built?

4. Weston HIgh School (1895-1969)
What street was this school on?

5. Current Weston High School (recently closed)
PHOTOGRAPH NEEDED!!
What street is it on?
What year was it built?
What is going to happen to it now?

6. Haskins School
What year was it built?

7. Bowling Green High School #2 (Built 1915, now board offices)
What year was this building closed as a school?

8. South Main Stret School, Bowling Green
PHOTOGRAPH NEEDED!!
What year was this school built?
What year did it close?

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

robert wood

BeckySlone — 27 Jun 2008 9:01:05 GMT

looking for any infor on robert Lee wood born jan 27 1928 died dec 11 1996 in ohio adopted by tanner and pauline (yates) wood was born Gerald Amos Green father patrick john green mother was sue etta Green (james)mother died have him is what we was told had 3 brothers and4 or 5 sisters

Old photography studios in Wood Co?

traewilder1 — 24 Apr 2008 3:31:14 GMT

Don't know where to look for this information, maybe in old city directories? I have several very old photos of children that are unidentified. Many are marked with the photography studio's name and location. I would love to find out when the studios were in business to maybe pinpoint what generation(s) of my family tree these might connect to. (Though some probably could, I can't tell by the clothing style.)

If anyone's curious, the studios are: Finzel in Weston, Dubbs in Weston, and Zimmerman in Carey (though that last one is Hancock Co, I think).

Thanks for any help you can provide.

BOCKBRADER, b. Buer, Germany 1806; d. Wood Co. 1871

WSelmier — 14 Jul 2002 4:23:07 GMT

Looking for Frederick BOCKBRADER / Bockbreder, born Buer, Germany - died 1871 Wood County; spouse Mary NEUHUSER

Photographers

nknoll_1 — 16 Aug 2003 6:20:25 GMT

I am researching the following photographers in Weston- G F Holland and J H Dubbs and Morrison in Bowling Green. I would like to know the time span that these photographers took pictures in the above places. I have a picture of a Laura A Dull taken by G F Holland when she was six weeks old. The Dubbs photograph is of Belle (Bella) nee Teets and her husband (?) and two children Floyd and Pearl and the Morrison one is of William Teets and Amy Butts. Thank you.
Nancy Knoll

death and burial information for pemberville, wood county

tencalcpro — 23 Nov 2007 10:57:40 GMT

I need death and burial information for Franciska Henrietta Darnauer nee Dierksheide-Friehling who died in Pemberville, Wood, Ohio on 6 Mar 1889. She was Lutheran. Her husband was Friederick Heinrich Darnauer. He moved to Nebraska soon after she died.

Wood FAMILY- Charles, William mid 1800's

cwoodmeyer — 22 Feb 2008 2:59:49 GMT

Have been looking for my great grandfather's family. My GGfather was William Albert Wood born July, 1862. His father was Charles Wood and his mother's maiden name was Waller or Walters. I have tried Hancock County and Ross County. These are the two I thought most likely, but why not try WOOD County when looking for the Wood Family. Please help if you can

SISSON HOLDRIDGE YAGER YEAGER

Graciegirl2u — 11 May 2008 3:55:04 GMT

Please contact me if you connect with this family:

SISSON, Charles b: Oct. 1821 in MA; d: Mar 1904 Perrysburg
SISSON, Lovina b: 1928 in PA; d: May 1900 Perrysburg, OH
SISSON, Frances J. b: Aug. 1845 in PA; d: Apr 1880 Lima,OH
HOLDRIDGE, Nancy b: 1801 d: 1868; buried Ft. Meigs Cem.
HOLDRIDGE, Charles b: 1838 in NY; married Frances Sisson
HOLDRIDGE, Nellie b: 1869 in OH; daughter of Charles and Frances Holdridge.

Lydia Jane Burns born April 30, 1858

margetl — 10 May 2008 6:53:18 GMT

Seeking birth and family information on Lydia Jane Burns who was born April 10, 1858 in Wood County. Her death record said her birth parents were Andrew Burns and Rosanna Morrow. Lydia appears in the 1870 and 1880 census in Ottawa County living with the family of Abitha Thompson and his wife, Mary. She married James Ellithorpe October 8, 1886. Lydia died August 2, 1902 in Ottawa County, Catawba Island.

Birth request Lydia Burns April 30, 1858

margetl — 8 May 2008 5:05:18 GMT

Seeking birth certificate for Lydia Jane Burns born April 30, 1858 in Wood County. Parents might be Andrew Burns and Rosanna Morrow. Lydia appears in the 1870 census living with the family of Abitha Thompson in Port Clinton, Ottawa County.

John D. Menton

jtdawson — 8 Feb 2008 12:40:43 GMT

I'm looking for a long lost cousin. In the Ohio records is listed a John Dennis Menton, born 6 Jan. 1932 in Maryland. He died 4 April 1999 in an "out of state hospital", probably in the ER. He's given as a resident of Wood Co. His father is Menton and his mother's maiden name is Dawson. No first names are given for either. Any information about this person will be greatly appreciated. My cousin's father was A.Paul Menton and his mother was Jean Taylor Dawson. Hope this rings a bell with someone. Thanks, Jim Dawson

Need look up please!!

jmeyer3_1 — 6 Mar 2008 7:43:06 GMT

Need someone to do a marriage look up for my grandfather. Joseph Burns and Mary Hosmer were married July 8, 1940 in Bowling Green Ohio. Joseph Burns was a native from Michigan stationed at Camp Perry Ohio in 1940. I tried Ottawa county where Camp Perry is located. There is no record there. I then recall seeing something in some olf notes about being married in Bowling Green. Cpl Joseph Burns also used the surname of Norkiewicz. Marriage record may be under either Burns or Norkiewicz.
Thank you so much.
I really appreciate any help you can give!

Bacon

Barbara Hatchell — 28 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for any information on GGrandparents.
George Bacon born JUNE,1828 in Canada. He married
Sarah L.Morton born Sept. 1836 in Ohio.

They married on Sept.25th 1855 in Wood Co. Ohio.
They were in the 1900 & 1910 Census in Horton, Brown Co. Kansas. I'm looking for any Children born to them. The only name I have is one son George Edward'Eddie' Bacon. Thanks for any help.Barbara Hatchell

Cole, Smith

CarolynShadd32 — 7 Apr 2008 1:36:46 GMT

I am looking for William Cole b. 1844, who married Sarah Smith b. 1844. I do know Sarah's mother was staying with them in there home in Liberty Twp. Wood Co., Ohio in 1870. There was another child in the home by the name of Duine (Dunne) Truman age of 7. If any one out there can help me. I sure thank you. I do not mind sharing what I have.

Carolyn

Need lookup - Weston Cemetery, SWARTZ/SWARTS

traewilder1 — 26 Mar 2008 10:51:37 GMT

Looking to find what information may be found on the gravestones of Jacob B. & Amanda (KIEFFER) SWARTZ. Also, I am hoping to find Jacob's parents, Christian & Mary SWARTZ buried there, also. All four individuals died in Milton Twp. Christian died between 1860 & 1870; Mary died between 1870 & 1880 (believed to be 1871). Jacob died in 1921. Amanda died in 1910.

Surname may also be spelled SWARTS. I believe Jacob was a CW vet, so there may be a marker for that, as well.

obit needed for Fred Wiegmann and wife Louise nee darnauer in Bradner

tencalcpro — 23 Feb 2008 3:20:06 GMT

Fred Wiegmann born 1862 in Germany died: 30 dec 1937 Bradner, Wood, Ohio

Louise Wiegmann nee Darnauer born 4 Sep 1868 died:6 Mar 1905 in Bradner, Wood, Ohio

their son Edwin born 17 Dec 1895 died: 17 Aug 1977 in Bowling Green, Wood, Ohio

Thanks for any help.

George and Matilda (SHINEW) NEIMBERGER

MsScarlet1957 — 19 Feb 2008 8:53:51 GMT

a cousin, and HELLER family descendant, Matilda SHINEW, married George NEIMBERGER and they lived in 1897 at Portage twp., Wood County, according to the Wood County History book dated that year.
I have been unable to find anything on them in any census for anywhere in the U.S.
(I have full access to all census years and their indexes at ancestry.com)
In fact the surname "NEIMBERGER" does not seem to exist.
I have tried doing a soundex and still no luck finding this couple.
If you have anything on them, or did they have children, please write to me!
Kristina Kuhn Krumm
homepage: http://kriskuhn.net

Elnear L. Philo

LaVernePhilo22 — 15 Oct 2007 11:58:21 GMT

Iam seeking information on this person he may also be known as Elmer L. Philo born 1892 or 1893 to Ade Philo and Mary Hagerty Philo. He was in the last US cenus for 1930 along with wife Lullea and three children. but no record of him since that publication. There is no death record in the state of ohio. He had two brothers Orvil and Earl both deceased.

Census Returns Please...

JObuck67 — 17 Feb 2008 3:57:08 GMT

Hi Everyone
I am looking for the 1900 to 1920 census returns for
Arthur Woods born 1873 Ontario Canada and wife Alice R Woods
they are at Wood Co Ohio.. Always Joyce

1969 Obit. - William Worth HOAGLAND (1893-1969) - Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI & Bowling Green, Wood Co., OH

MichaelCronk28 — 26 Jan 2008 3:29:31 GMT

W.W. HOAGLAND DIES HERE AT 76

William H. HOAGLAND, 76, of 715 Cambridge Blvd. SE, one of the founders and for 23 years president of American Auto-Felt Corp., died Thursday night at his home.

Mr. Hoagland retired in 1961 after having spent 50 years with various manufacturing companies, most of them in Grand Rapids.

Born in Bowling Green, Ohio, he came here in 1918 as director of purchases for Hayes Body Corp., following several years of work with auto companies in Detroit.

Within 10 years he had advanced to president of Hayes, a position he retained until 1935. During this period, he began organizing American Auto-Felt, and served on its original board of directors eight years.

Upon leaving Hayes, Mr. Hoagland took over as president and manager of Auto-Felt, then in Grand Rapids, which then expanded from producing auto-upholstery materials in bedding equipment. From 1928 to 1959, when he gave up the presidency, the net worth of Auto-Felt increased from $250,000 to over $1 million.

Mr. Hoagland was a member of York Lodge, F&AM, and was for many years a soloist at Trinity Methodist Church. At his death he was a member of Mayflower Congregational Church.

He is survived by his wife, Cecilia.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Metcalf Chapel, Dr. Bruce H. Masselink of Mayflower Congregational Church officiating. Entombment will be in Graceland Mausoleum. The body was cremated.

Any memorials may be sent to the Michigan Heart Association, 2424 Burton St. S.E.

THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Fri., 19 Dec. 1969, Pg. 2B, Col. 3, Art. 4

NOTE: Mr. Hoagland's first wife was NORMA BUCHMAN

Inman vs. Inman, 1888

amyarmstrong — 22 Jan 2008 3:35:21 GMT

Proceedings in divorce have been brought by George Inman against Henrietta Inman in the Wood County Common Pleas Court. The wife and a daughter reside in this city (Mansfield). The ground of the action is willful absence as the wife refuses to live with plaintiff.

source: RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland, Ohio): 11 February 1888, Vol. LXX, No. 38

Obit Request: William Truitt d: Sep 1995

Crabman3 — 29 Dec 2007 8:11:09 GMT

WILLIAM TRUITT b:13 Nov 1955 d:08 Sep 1995 45714 (Belpre, Washington, OH)
please could someone obtain this obit for me. It is for a memorial on our Class Site.

Ozen Galpin

jgalpin48428 — 5 Nov 2007 8:37:49 GMT

Searching for any relatives of Ozen Galpin lived in Wood cty Ohio. Married Susan Davis. There children were-Bertha,Ozen,Frank and Dora.
Jennifer Galpin

Hodapp

Ken_Graham9876 — 29 Nov 2007 5:09:43 GMT

Looking for further information about Mary [Payne] Hodapp and husband, children. She b. abt 1910, d/o George Curtis Payne, m. Unknown Hodapp, lived in Pemberville, Wood Co OH in 1954. Any leads would be appreciated.

Potterstown Cemetery

Cari_Taplin — 25 Jun 2001 4:00:00 GMT

I recently visited the "Potterstown Cemetery" now known as "Central Beaver Creek Cemetery" It is located near Weston Ohio. I was planning on transcribing the cemetery but it was rainy, mosquitoey and I was only in town for a few days. Luckily, a township board member drove by and saw us out there in the rain and stopped. He graciously informed us that he had a map and other information about the cemetery back at the township building. I was able to copy (by hand) most of the information. Mainly I got names and the year that people were buried there as well as who bought the plots and which plots they are. If you are looking for anyone in this area I may be of some help. Let me know.

Obit Request - Perrysburg

tomwagner1123 — 30 Sep 2007 4:44:51 GMT

I am seeking obits for:

George Zeisler (1825-1885)
Anna (Batz) Zeisler (1833-1899)

They are buried at St Rose Cemetery in Perrysburg.
Thanks for your help!

What was the maiden name of Rufus D Saylor's wife Alice julia?

DarrellCarnahan28 — 10 Jun 2007 6:49:09 GMT

Can anyone tell me the maiden name of Rufus D Saylor b: 30 Mar 1918 Ohio d:? wife Alice Julia (Last name unknown). She was born : 9 Jan 1923 d: 3 Jun 2000 in bowling Green, Wood Co. OH.

Thanks!

Laney, 1894

amyarmstrong — 10 Sep 2007 3:21:21 GMT

Five-year-old daughter of Ed Laney, in Wood County, burned to death by her dress taking fire from a burning heap of fodder.

source: MANSFIELD NEWS (Mansfield, Richland, Ohio): 19 April 1894, Vol. X, No. 44

U. Dishong

Rob_Dishon — 3 Aug 2007 4:51:12 GMT

Looking for information on U.Dishong of Hoytville. Have postcard published by same of residence. Any info on ancestors, descendents, home, business, complete first name, very much appreciated.

thanks
Rob Dishon

needed cemetery/obit info for Paul G. and Leona Sams

donnakinney51 — 12 Aug 2007 8:39:04 GMT

Paul G. Sams born 1943, died 1993. No info for Leona. They lived in Wood Co. Thanks. Donna

Seek descendants John H. Bucher

LOUANN_CAMERON — 28 Jul 2007 11:07:28 GMT

I'm seeking descendants and descendant info on the family below.

John H. Bucher was b 1814 VA then lived in Fairfield Co., OH. He married Margaret Kiger then migrated to Wood Co.; she died; he then m Mary J. Stearns Kelly. He d 1885 in Wood Co., OH.

His children with Margaret were Josiah, William, Christian & George. Only George lived to adulthood. He lived in Defiance Co. when his father died. I have no marriage data for George.

His children with Mary J. were Anna m W. P. Hall;
Orrin L., and Ella J. [I have no marriage data for either]

I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has information on this family. I'm willing to share what I have on his parents & siblings.

LouAnn in NC

Weeks, Fralick, Chamblin, Blackman families in Montgomery Township, Wood County, Ohio

shaslam100 — 5 Oct 2006 1:13:12 GMT

Looking for James Wells Wood and ancestors

CynthiaRussell45 — 19 Jul 2007 1:09:23 GMT

I am looking for any information on James Wells Wood and his father Timothy Wood, mother Lucy (?).

He married Julia Winchester about 1835. James Wells Wood was born about 1800 in NY and died Dec. 25, 1873 of alcohol consumption. He had 5 children, Mary, James, Henry Parrish, Henrietta and Charlotte.

I have not been able to get further back than James Wells, I only know his father's name and nothing else, and even that could be wrong. If you have any info please let me know.

GAZAREK/TOMECEK

jenbuff — 23 Jun 2007 10:12:39 GMT

Looking for any information on Joseph Martin Gazarek or Mary Katherine Gazarek. Born in Czechslovakia Republic. Mary Katherine's father was Matthew Gazarek and her mother was Katherine Tomecek. Any information would be welcomed and most helpful. Thanks.

Bowling Green State Library Obituary lookups

marianhill_1 — 10 Jul 2007 9:54:52 GMT

Would anyone who goes to the Bowling Green State Library be willing to look up a February, 1898 obituary for me in the microfilm of the Swanton Enterprise? That seems to be the only source for old copies of the paper.

Thank you.

Marian Hill

GAZAREK

jenbuff — 23 Jun 2007 10:14:29 GMT

Searching for any information on JOSEPH MARTIN GAZAREK. Born Czechoslovakia Republic. Settled in Wood County, Ohio

Coller, Van Buskirk, Beaupre and Lewis Connection

TamaraLewis228 — 18 Jun 2007 10:25:45 GMT

Hoping to make a connection with anyone researching the Coller, Van Buskirk, Beaupre and the Lewis families in Wood County, Ohio.

Henry Coller, son of Jacob and Lydia (Stein) Coller was born in 1837 and married MaryAnn Smith, daughter of William and Mary (Zinn) Smith in 1865. Henry and MaryAnn Coller were my GGGrandparents. They moved to Bowling Green, Ohio in 1871 from Medina County, Ohio. They were the parents of 8 children.

Josephine, b. 1866
William W., b. 1867
Mary M., b. 1869
Wallace, b. 1870
Arthur Carl, b. 1871
Herbert, b. 1878
Minnie May,
Claude, d. 1911

Arthur Carl Coller was my Great Grandfather and he married Olive Van Buskirk, daughter of William Allen and Martha (Beaupre) Van Buskirk.

Arthur and Olive (Van Buskirk) Coller had 5 children.

Floyd A., b. 1897
Kenneth C., b. 1899 and d. 1969
Nellie Yeulalah, b. 1902 and d. 1994
Claude C., d. 1912
Maynard E., b. 1915 and d. 1999

Nellie Yeulalah was my Grandmother and married my Grandfather, William T. Lewis from Gibson Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. They lived in Bowling Green.

They had 6 children.

Olive Louise, b. 1922
James Arthur, b. 1923
William T. Jr., b. 1930
Richard Leon, b. 1933
and twins Roy Dean and Ray Dee, b. 1937

(POW/MIA Korean War, Wood County, VAN NEWHOUSE

H. Davis — 9 Sep 2006 1:56:22 GMT

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

Soldier: RICHARD VAN NEWHOUSE
Born: Feb. 18, 1933. Caucasian
Date of loss: Captured (POW) December 6, 1950 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 Wood 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

Family of Milton U. Ensminger

ladyames_1 — 5 Jun 2007 1:58:35 GMT

Does anyone know anything about the Milton U. Ensminger family who lived in Wood Co. OH in 1860? I believe he's the M. U. Ensminger who lived in Hancock Co. in 1850 married to Amanda (2nd wife) with children Corwin, Harriet, and Wellington (kids of 1st wife). In 1860 he's married to Julia (3rd wife, I guess) and has additional children Milton, Clark and John - not sure if their mother was Amanda or Julia. (in 1860 Corwin was evidently listed as Caroline and a girl!) I guess Milton U. died before 1865 when Julia married Benjamin Leonard in Seneca Co. and the kids were all over the place. John, the kid I'm interested in, born 1856, was living with Julia and Benjamin Leonard in 1870.

OLIVE BROWN CLIFTON

ladyames_1 — 1 Jun 2007 5:09:39 GMT

I'm looking for information on Olive Brown, who married Deward S. Clifton and lived in Wood Co. in 1920 and had a son, Arthur, there about 1922. In 1930 Deward had remarried Tolice Post and lived in Jackson Co., Michigan, and Arthur lived with his maternal grandmother, Maggie Brown Blodgett, in St. Joseph Co., Michigan. Can't find anything about Olive. Divorced? Died? She's not in the OH death index under Olive Clifton. Does anyone know anything about these people?

LOBER/BEACH Marriage record

rumer9 — 27 May 2007 10:35:06 GMT

I am looking for a copy of the marriage record for Christian M Lober and Mary Barbara Beach. They were married February 5 1866. If someone could get a copy of this for me I would be more than willing to reemberse them for expenses. I live farther south in Ohio and don't have a way to get up to Wood county.

Thank You,
Diana

US Census Records Please

JoyceObuck — 4 May 2007 2:23:53 GMT

Hello..I am interested in the US Census Records for the following Person...1910 US Census
Thomas Fletcher
Spouse: Minerva
Born: 1866 England.
Residence Wood Ohio...

1920 US Census
Thomas Fletcher
Spouse: May P.
Born: 1867..England.
Residence: Wood Ohio

1930 US Census
Thomas Fletcher
Spouse: May
Born: 1867 England.
Residence: Wood Ohio...

These Census Returns are on Ancestry.com and I am very interested in knowing the information on the returns...I
appreciate your time.. Regards Joyce

Naturalization records?

MeganMueller84 — 14 Jan 2005 10:12:09 GMT

Are naturalization records avail in Wood Co ? Where do I request a copy?

Company Strike Article

MyTor — 27 Aug 2005 11:58:43 GMT

Can someone please send me in the correct direction to find out about a strike that took place in 1908? My guess it would have been in the newspaper and touch the lives of many families (struck for higher wages).
It was for a cut glass factory but I am not sure which one. It happened somewhere around the last of March or the beginning of April.
Thank You!

County Institutions or Asylums

jacquiewpg — 1 Mar 2007 12:58:14 GMT

I am filling out some branches on my family line and have found a relative named Elmira Bower who I believe would have been institutionalized after her parents' death (John Bower - d 1911 - and Elizabeth Casner - d 1914). I don't know what type of disability Elmira Bower had but on the 1900 it indicated that she couldn't read, write nor speak English and in the 1910 census it indicated she was "weak minded".

Does anyone have any idea what institution she may have gone to?

Edward S. Bryant, Ohio Adjutant General, 1916-1917

cavscout148 — 11 May 2007 7:19:13 GMT

Looking for information related to Edward S. Bryant, State of Ohio Adjutant General, 1916-1917. Please contact Joshua Mann at joshua.mann@us.army.mil .

George M. Dalley b. 1873 Wood County, Ohio

shaslam100 — 27 Apr 2007 10:59:09 GMT

Searching for any info on George Morgan Dalley b. 19 Oct 1873 Wood County, Ohio. I am not directly related to this person and am only trying to verify info...Here is what I know: He married Jessie Feller(s) abt 1897 Liberty Twp, Wood County, Ohio. Jessie was d/o Enos and Lucretia (Fogler) Feller(s). I can trace Jessie until 1900 census. The 1900 Census shows that Jessie has now married George M. Dalley and they are both 26y. The 1900 census shows that George was born Oct 1873 in Ohio. I cannot find either Jessie or George in subsequent census records no matter how I change the spelling of their names or where I look for them. Jessie's father's obit states that in 1914, Jessie (Mrs. George Dally) was living in Cleveland, Ohio. www.familysearch.org shows that George Dalley died in 1922 but it does not say where and there is no record of a death for Jessie...or any mention of children. The 1900 census shows a daughter, Marie, b. May 1899 but I can find no records of her other than this census.

Any help on this family appreciated so that I can verify some of this information.

Frank O. Youngs

dslosh — 9 Apr 2007 11:19:26 GMT

I am searching for any information on Frank O. Youngs. (my gg grandfather) Born about 1870, and married to Marian Winchester in Toledo, OH. I believe he was born in Michigan, but very possibly Toledo, Ohio.
I am new to ancestry so any information would be greatly appreciated.

Adam Hinds family in Wood County

Lenita50 — 8 Apr 2007 3:26:49 GMT

Would like to make contact with any descendants of the following family:
Adam Hinds, b. 1831 at NY, d. 04 Dec 1902 at OH
+Clarinda Van Gilder, b. 1832 at OH, m. 06 Mar 1851 at OH, d. circa 1863
├── Frank Hinds, b. 1855 at OH, d. before 1900
│ +Emma (--?--), b. Oct 1857 at OH
│ ├── Darwin Hinds, b. Jun 1892 at OH
│ └── Gladys Hinds, b. Jan 1895 at OH
│ +(--?--) Rader
│ └── Dorothy Rader
└── Charles R. Hinds, b. 07 Aug 1861 at OH, d. 20 May 1946 at Fresno, CA
+Caroline Stevens, b. Feb 1839 at Wood, OH, m. 22 Jan 1866, d. 19 Aug 1909 at OH
├── Freddie Hinds, b. May 1867 at OH, d. before 1946
│ +Daisy Smith, b. Dec 1875 at OH, m. 1892, d. Feb 1922 at Wood, OH
│ ├── Ivy Hinds, b. Jul 1893
│ │ +William Crossman
│ │ └── Vivian V. Crossman
│ ├── Caroline Hinds, b. Jul 1895
│ ├── Fred Adam Hinds, b. 13 Jul 1903 at OH, d. 08 Jul 1986 at Contra Costa, CA
│ └── Winifred Hinds
├── Ralph Hinds, b. 1874, d. after 1946
│ +Eva (--?--), b. 1889 at OH
│ └── Ida Hinds
└── Earl Hinds, b. 1875 at OH, d. Nov 1955 at Wood, OH
+Bertha (--?--), b. 1880 at OH, d. Jan 1965 at Wood, OH
└── Paul C. Hinds, b. 1910 at OH, d. May 2001 at Wood, OH
+Nena Perkins, d. Dec 1987

HINKLEY, HILL

conniemogg — 24 Feb 2007 10:31:46 GMT

Researching the Redolphus "D.S." & Mary Jane (HILL) HINKLEY family. They had 8 children [Herman L.; Leottia Arvesta "Lottie"; Joseph John; Mary (died in infancy); Charles F.; Sidney D.; William R.; Mary Jessie]. They lived in Praire Depot in 1906. These brothers & sisters are thought to have sent round robin letters in the 1950's. Looking for more information, and I'm willing to share my research.

eagle cemetery

wbeach192 — 3 Feb 2007 6:14:27 GMT

Does anyone know the actual name of a cemetery in Bloom Township area that might have been referred to by the locals as "Eagle"?

1900 to 1930 Census Returns

JoyceObuck — 5 Jan 2007 6:24:27 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for the census information on the following persons.
Albert Henry Fletcher born 1889 England and D.1961 Wood Co Ohio. USA.Wife was Edith L.

William Henry Fletcher, B.1875 England D.1966 Wood Co Ohio USA. Wife was Bessie C.

Stanley Frank Fletcher born 1894 Wood Co Ohio USA, and D.1982 Wood Co Ohio, wife was Katherine.

I am interested in knowing if these family members had any children. Thankyou so much for your assistance. Joyce

Jellison query

cjlaird — 30 Jan 2007 4:28:05 GMT

Looking for information on Jellison family - transcribed as Gulson, J C Moson, and Jennison on the 1850 and 1860 census. Moved into Wood county area - Montgomery Twp - about 1845, moved to Illinois or Wisconsin about 1859-60.
Other names associated with family include James Woolum/Wollam, John Lower Cook, Gabriel Dag Miller (a cousin), C A Stone (m. Minerva Jellison), Catherine Stahl, Ann Peavey, Maria Cary.
Hoping to find early burial and/or records for family members who deceased in Wood county (if any), marriage records, and biographies where they may exist.

Looking for Hessler--Bradford Family History

Cheryl Tolofson — 19 Oct 2002 4:37:20 GMT

I am looking for early history on my Great Grandparents. Anna May Hessler was born on June 15, 1869 in Bowling Green, Ohio, the daughter of George and Kari Hessler.
She married William Henry Bradford, who was born in 1862, in Covington, Kentucky. I do not know the names of William's parents or if he had any brothers or sisters.
They moved to Austin, Minnesota where 5 children were born, then to North Dakota where they owned a restaurant and another son was born. They moved to Canada in 1909.

Robert Charles Richmond

jcliftonparsons — 30 Dec 2006 12:56:41 GMT

Looking for family of Robert Charles Richmond,Sr. He was born on 1/22/1940 in Fairmont, WV and died on 11/5/1997 in Wood County, OH. He was the son of William Robert Richmond b. 9/15/1886 - d. 10/27/1967 and Jessie M. Frey Richmond b. 5/13/1899 - d. 1/31/1989. He was divorced at the time of his death. Do not know his wife's name but there is apparently a son named Robert Charles Richmond,Jr. He had served in the U.S. Navy. He grew up in Fairmont, WV. He was a half brother to my grandmother, Virginia Richmond Clifton. Any help would be appreciated.

Looking for Charles A. James

hotcouple6869 — 5 Jan 2007 5:34:05 GMT

I am looking for information on my family. I was born in Wood County Oh. In the county hospital in bowling green. I was born Sept. 1969. I am under the idea that my parents names were Charles A. James and Shirley A. Cole. About the time I was 3 They Moved in the area of Houghton Lake Mi. I was removed out of the home whenI was 6 yrs old. I was placed for adoption when I was 12. Inbetween the time I was 3 and 6 Shirley married a Coutre. Charles James married the coutres wife. If anyone knows where any of the indviduals are I would sure appreciate your help in locating them.

DeVerna, Edward W.

Janett40 — 12 Feb 2003 7:53:08 GMT

Looking for descendants of Edward W. DeVerna, Private in the Third Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, Company L. Buried Dowling-New BeMib Ridge Cemetery. Died: 06 NOv 1909. Born: 14 DEc 1829. PLease contact me soon. Thank you.

Jan

obit for Lemuel Ulrich

Norma — 11 Nov 2006 2:28:46 GMT

I do not have anything. I wrote the library in Pemberville, but as of yet have not heard back from them. What cementary did you get the stone?

Obit for Lemuel Ulrich

charleston52 — 27 Oct 2006 9:36:09 GMT

I am trying to get a copy of the obit for Lemuel Ulrich b. 05 Apr 1862 d. 07 May 1943. Any help with this request would greatly be appreciated.

Metzger, Medscar, Metsker family

sRaleighadams — 5 Nov 2006 11:35:37 GMT

I would like to correspond with anyone who knows anything about the Metsker's of Wood co, who were born in Pennsylvania. My Sarah Metsker was born in 1823 in Westmoreland, PA, of unknown parentage. She married William Long in Stark co, OH in 1841. By 1850, they were living Hancock co near some other Metsker's who I suspect are her siblings. I have been able to prove that these four other Metsker's are related to each other, but I have yet to be able to link them to my Sarah. They are:

1. Eliza, born 1817 in PA. She died after 1900 in Wood co.
2. Catherine, born 1825 in PA. She married Squire L. Edgar before 1850 and she died in Wood co after 1880.
3. John, born 1827 in PA. He married Bridget Emma Routson in 1860 and died after 1880 in Wood co.
4. Lydia, born 1840 in PA. She married Hiram Johnson in 1858 and died in Wood co after 1900.

Does anyone have death dates or any family information on these folks?

Also, I strongly suspect that Ann Metsgar, living with the Wm. Rodebaugh family in the 1850 census of Hancock family, might be a sibling as well. However, I haven't been able to find a marriage record for her or follow her through the census. She was born about 1831 in OH. Can anyone identify her?

Question about Wood County Genealogical Society???

Susan — 6 Oct 2006 11:43:12 GMT

I have been trying to submit names for research to the Wood County Genealogical Society but even though I have sent them emails and they have responded with general information - they stopped answering my emails when I told them that I had many names of family that lived in their county and that I needed help in obtaining any documents that might be in their records. I offered to send them money upfront for the research and the document copies but I never heard a response. Am I doing something wrong? I don't live anywhere near Ohio and am disabled and cannot travel to Ohio to try to get the records myself...so I don't know how else to get the records that I want. I have all of the names and most of the birthdates, some marriage information and some death information. Unfortunately, my family chose to live in Wood County from the period of 1860 until the early 1900's and there were quite a number of them...If anyone can tell me the secret of dealing with genealogical societies or this one in particular - I would appreciate any advice!!!

Shawnee Scout Camp Rudolph Ohio

John Blair — 31 Oct 2006 12:43:15 GMT

I am trying to locate info on this Camp. I am not sure if its a girl scout or boy scout, if you have info or can direct me to someone, it would be greatly appricated.

obit for Lemuel Ulrich

Norma — 31 Oct 2006 2:02:17 GMT

I am sorry I do not. I found them on the 1910 census with my mother listed. I know they are buried in Leipsic Ohio. As a child we would go to the cemetary . I was not interested in genealogy then

Weimer, Peter

Barb Chandler — 18 Oct 2006 11:54:09 GMT

I'm searching for the parents of Peter Weimer.

Peter was born about 1824 in Freeburg, Stark Co, Ohio. He married 1)Sarah Strickler and 2)Ruth Jackson. Peter and Sarah had Edward, George, Elizabeth, Linea, Hiram, Peter. He had no children with Ruth. Peter died August 29, 1897 in Rising Sun, Wood Co, Ohio.

According to his obit he was a "pioneer resident" of Six Points.

Thank you. I appreciate any help I can get.

Barb Chandler

Gideon CORNELL (b. ca. 1798) family, Wood County 1840 & 1850

@@KLively@aol.com — 9 Jan 2006 7:57:23 GMT

Seeking information on the following CORNELL family:
Gideon CORNELL, b. ca. 1798
Jane CORNELL (unknown maiden name), b. ca. 1804
Children of Gideon and Jane:
[daughter], b. 1820-1825
Jane, b. ca. 1830
Joseph, b. ca. 1832
Mary, b. ca. 1833
Sarah, b. ca. 1839

The ages are estimated from census returns. The family lived in Salt Creek township, Wayne County, OH in the 1830 census. In the 1840 and 1850 census, they lived in Weston township, Wood County, OH.

I have more info on their son Joseph and his descendants, but everything earlier than him was obtained strictly from census records. I don't have anything else yet. There are many Cornells in Ohio at this time, and many Gideon Cornells, but none that match this family.

Any information would be greatly appreciated, as I've been unable to link this family to any other Cornells.

Thank you,
Kurt Lively

Benjamin Ash Family

Vicki Ames — 8 Oct 2006 5:06:58 GMT

I'm trying to get information on the family of Benjamin and Sarah J.( Macklin) Ash. They were married 1 March 1866 Henry County, Ohio. Sarah died 2 May 1876, Wood County, Ohio, and is buried in the Pottertown Cemetery, Wood County, Ohio. Benjamin remarried in 1877 to Catherine______?
From the 1870 census it list a son for Benjamin and Sarah, Washington Ash born 1867. On the 1880 census it list Washington living with Daniel Corfman and family. He was 13 years old. This Daniel Corfman family was living with Benjamin Ash family on the 1870 census.
What I would like to know is if Benjamin and Sarah Ash had any more children, and what was the connection of these two families.

william crum b.7/14/1832 d.7/4/1884 married sarah beach

Ron Crom — 22 Sep 2006 7:39:58 GMT

I am looking for info on william crum b.7/14/1832 d.7/4/1884 and married sarah beach b.1844 d.1930. They had at least two children Cassius Chance-10/1871 d.8/11/1938 and a lennie or tenna not sure of the translation on the census b. abt 1877.

My last name is crom but was crum at that time. william and sarah are buried in the wood county bloom township weaver cemetery.
Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have lots of info on the crom side at least back until william. If you have any info or are interested please e mail me. Thank you Ron Crom

John Frederck Wolford

Juanita Martin — 17 Jul 2002 4:07:30 GMT

I am looking for the Family of John Frederick Wolford he was born in Germany about 1805 (1850 census of Perryeburg township of Wood CO, Ohio. His wife was Catheren born in Scottland about 1810, There Children were Elizabeth B 1835 in Germany, Habanna (can't understand the spelling) B 1840 in Germany, Frederick (my Great Grandfather) Born 1844 in Ohio and John Born 1846 or 1847 in Ohio. I would like to find Frederick Wolford's Sisters Family. John Died when he was 14 at war and I heard that a post office was named after him.
Hope we can fine this Family.
Any Thing would help.
Thank You. Juanita.

Obit. John W. Greiner died Bowling Green, Ohio - 1953

Lace_Lynch — 25 Aug 2006 2:08:38 GMT

Funeral services will be held in Bowling Green, Tuesday afternoon for J. W. Greiner, native of Somerset (Ohio) and a relative of a Zanesville resident. Burial will be in Marysville cemetery.
Mr. Greiner died in his home Sunday morning at his home in Bowling Green.
He spent most of his life in the newspaper profession, for years operating and owning a newspaper at Marysville. He later went to Sardinia where he was publisher of the Sardinia News until 15 years ago when he retired. At that time he moved to Bowling Green where his daughter, Miss Alice Greiner, assistant professor of special subjects at the Bowling Green University.
He is survivied by the daughter in Bowling Green; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Erle Greiner of 915 Adair avenue (Zanesville, OH); and nephews, Sydney Greiner of Toledo and Erle Edington of Columbus. His wife died in 1913.

The Zanesville News, Zanesville, Ohio
Monday, March 30, 1953

His daughter, Alice Greiner died June 15, 1980 - Bowling Green. I would appreciate any further information or obituaries.
Thanks.

Wood Congressional Metal of Honor Recipients222

jasche — 18 Nov 2006 4:22:35 GMT

Congressional Metal of Honor Recipients for Wood County may be found: http://www.ohiohistory.org/moh/origin.cfm?born=WOOD

They are:

Buffum, Robert - Civil War; Big Shanty, Georgia
Mason, Elihu H. - Civil War; Big Shanty, Georgia
Wilson, John A. - Civil War; Big Shanty, Georgia
Wood, Mark; Big Shanty, Georgia

Need an obit look up please - Huffman

exbuckeye — 29 Sep 2006 9:08:52 GMT

Hi:

I am looking for an obit for Harold Paul "Pete" Huffman. He died 7/18/1980 in Waterville, OH. I would appreciate any help you can give me.

Thanks.

EASLER, Philip

Bob Johnson — 16 Aug 2006 2:49:45 GMT

Trying to discover family of Philip EASLER/EISLER
According to census (1900) Philip came to the U.S. when abt 5 yrs old approx 1840. According to his obituary, he had many siblings.

Philip m. Margaret CRAYS in Wood County, Oct. 1863. They raised several children, lived on a farm in nearby Williams County (Edgerton, St. Joseph twp).

Philip died 10 May 1910

Have no idea what sisters and brothers he may have had. Possibly a brother may have been Fredrick

Does anyone have any idea where the Easlers in Wood County originated??

Jacob S. HAYNES - VA to Wood Co., OH & Lucas Co., OH

susans616 — 29 Jul 2006 6:32:48 GMT

Looking for connections to Jacob S. HAYNES (b. circa 1780 PA or VA) who married Catherine HINES 1804 in Monroe Co., VA and moved Wood Co., OH in the early 1820's. Believe he married a second wife Sally BATES 1836 in Lucas Co., OH. Children were:
-Anderson HAYNES (m. Mary Ann WILTSE) who lived in Wood and Lucas Co., OH then moved to Courtland Township, Kent Co., MI about 1871.
-Jacob HAYNES, Jr. (m. Nancy BERRY) who lived in Wood, Lucas and Fulton Co., OH.
-possibly Alice (HAYNES) COX who lived in Wood Co., OH then moved to Eaton Co., MI at least by 1870.

MADDOX, BRIDGES, JOHNSON in Wood Co.

jMinch4413 — 21 Jul 2001 4:58:04 GMT

I am descended from Thomas Maddox & Ann Rebecca Caines who are both in the Maddox Cemetery in Parkersburg. One of their 12 children was Hester. I am trying to trace her line forward. The present generation would be my 3rd cousins. I believe that most of them are in Wood County.

1. Thomas Maddox & Ann Rebecca Caines
1.1 Hester Villeta Maddox & David Aresto Bridges
1.1.1 William Thomas Bridges & Fredericka Stahlman
1.1.1.1 William F. Bridges
1.1.1.2 John Dale Bridges
1.1.1.3 Martha Priscilla Bridges
1.1.1.4 Theodosia E. Bridges & Mortimer Allen Warne
1.1.1.5 Addie Lee Bridges & George Bryant Johnson
1.1.1.5.1 Karl Johnson & Dela
1.1.1.5.2 Albert A. Johnson & Viola Mae
1.1.1.5.3 Earl Johnson
1.1.1.5.4 Rebecca Rhea Johnson
1.1.1.5.5 Living Johnson
1.1.1.6 Benjamin Burgess Bridges & Julie Catherine Williams
1.1.1.7 Dennis Leander Bridges & Mary Elizabeth Everley
1.1.1.8 Frank J. Bridges
1.1.1.9 Okey G. Bridges & Minnie Viola Shields
1.1.1.10 Thomas Bridges

Daughters of William H. Rolston and Caroline Hay

Gordon Rolston — 30 Jun 2006 3:33:11 GMT

William H. Rolston (Ralston) and Caroline Hay, his second wife, had five children. The family resided in Wood Co., Ohio from about 1871 to sometime past the 1880 census. By 1900 the parents had removed to Arcada Twp., Gratiot Co., Mich.. None of the children are living with them. The two daughers, Anna (b. ~1875) and Etta (b. ~1879) had likely married. Is there a marriage record in Wood Co. for either of these two daughters?

Muir, Dunipace, Weddell and Thom(p)son families

MaggieJones24 — 17 Jun 2006 3:06:06 GMT

I have just completed a book concerning John Muir of Wood county, Ohio and his sister Jenet Muir Thom(p)son and her husband Alexander Thom(p)son of Wood County,Ohio and then Switzerland County, Indiana and along with allied lines. I would be happy to receive information and corrections. Please contact me if you have an interest in such a book.

Known race & ethnicity of this Ellis family?

Phyllis — 11 Jun 2006 2:15:50 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? I found a James Ellis to have lived in Wood county. Your help is appreciated!

Fullager Twins

MaryMcMahon41 — 9 Jun 2006 3:28:48 GMT

Arthur Roy and John Ray Fullager/Fullagar lived in Wood Co., OH in 1930.
If anyone has access to the census of 1930 in Wood County, could you please give me the full details. I think the twins were living with a relative at the time.
They were born in 1916 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Thanks .... Mary

Obit lookup please - Walbridge OH - Stinehelfer/Steinhelfer

stinehelferw — 2 Feb 2006 4:41:15 GMT

Looking for obits for aunt and uncle.

Orva Orial Stinehelfer (b. 20 May 1922 Toledo, OH d. 17 Mar 1989 Walbridge, OH)

Virginia Madaline (Mosher) Stinehelfer (d. 19 Dec 1990 Walbridge, OH)

Alternate spelling Steinhelfer

Where To Research in Wood County

TammyGabel — 30 May 2006 2:31:54 GMT

I will be traveling to Wood County to do some in person research to locate records on individuals that lived and/or died there prior to 1900. Specifically I am researching the McBride and Wolford family name in the Jackson Twp area.

Where are the newspaper obituaries kept? Death probate records or Death Certificates? Marriage records?

Any and all help to make the most sufficient use of my limited research time would be very appreaciated.

Thank you,
Tammy

Hess/Clemens

John — 29 May 2006 8:57:32 GMT

I was Ida May Hess a Clemens?. I do have a file on Clemens willing to share.
John

Hall\Wood Co, Ohio 1891

Jackie — 6 May 2003 3:08:02 GMT

I am looking for a Hall family from Wood Co., Ohio. Father's name William Riley married 1st. unknown in Ohio, sons Frank, Walter and Byron? daughter Vida. married 2nd Clara Ries Child Burley 1891. They moved to Michigan before 1920. They appear in the 1920 census in Coleman City, Midland Co., Michigan. I would be very thankful for any info on this family.
Jackie
Jroy352@bellsouth.net

Ruth Summerland died November 29, 2004

yoduhman — 11 May 2006 6:19:54 GMT

Adapted from the Fostoria Focus December 5, 2004

RUTH MAXINE SUMMERLAND, 94, of Bradner, passed away Monday, November 29, 2004, at Wood Haven Health Care, Bowling Green. She was born September 25, 1910, in Bradner, to Howard Fair and Jessie Blanche Conley Cribbs. She married Merle Edward Summerland on October 29, 1929, in Bradner and he died July 18, 1996. Those who survive her include a daughter, Colleen E. McDaniel, of Hamilton, OH; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Those who preceded her in death include her parents; her husband; six brothers: Victor A. Cribbs, Lester Amden Cribbs, Conley William Cribbs, Meredith Leo Cribbs, Burnell Dick Cribbs and Chalmer Fair Cribbs; and a sister, Frances Elizabeth Stevens. Mrs. Summerland was a homemaker. She was a member of Bradner United Methodist Church and a former member of Pythian Sisters, Bradner. She was a 1928 graduate of Bradner High School. Visitation was held Thursday, December 2, 2004, at Barndt Funeral Home, Wayne. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 2, 2004, at Barndt Funeral Home, Wayne. Burial was held in the Bradner Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Bradner United Methodist Church, Bradner, or Heartland Home Health and Hospice.

Location of Sargent Cemetery

Johnwebber1935 — 30 Apr 2006 9:50:42 GMT

Can anyone advise where Sargent Cemetery is
located in Liberty Township, Wood County, Ohio

West Millgrove Cemetery

aspen89 — 26 Mar 2006 3:23:59 GMT

I would like to confirm the death date of John McDowell who is buried in West Millgrove Cem. 4 Oct 1870.

Also, any other McDowells buried there?

Does anyone know where I could write for a newspaper death notice for 1870? Do they exist?

Many thanks!

Birth Lookup - Stella Jentzen/Jensen

hawkman_ohio — 18 Apr 2006 7:49:44 GMT

Could someone lookup a birth for me? Stella Jentzen is supposed to have been born in Wood County, Ohio on June 24, 1887. I am hoping someone can verify this for me and let me know what else it may say about her parents.

Freedom Twp. Wood County Ohio

ancestor_seeker2007 — 9 Apr 2006 4:43:00 GMT

Hello, I'm seeking any information on my dad's brother who was born Richard Hawley, on 8/24/1930 in Freedom twp. Wood county.

My dad's family moved back to michigan from Ohio in 1930, and there is no trace of Richard. So I'm unsure if he died as an infant before they came to michigan or if they just gave him away because they had too many. I would love any information on this Hawley family anyone can find or has.

Mother and Father Hawley were either Sarah or Lillian (she used both names) and he was LC, Leonard or Carl (he used all 3).

They had several children born in ohio, Geneva or Genevieve, Betty, Jonnie, Phyllis, Waneta or Juanita, James, Calvin and Richard.

I've been researching my dad's family for years with no luck, it's all brick walls, so any help or information is greatly appreciated.

James Russ b 1804-5

jamesthoman62 — 19 Mar 2006 12:58:41 GMT

Good Day
Looking for cemetary listings for James Russ b 1804-5 Canada and wife
Mary A _____ b ca 1819 PA. They both died between 1880 and 1900 census, and lived in Weston, Wood co from 1840 to their deaths.

Also, looking for their eldest son's cemetary listing, Calvin b 1836 NY d 1864-5 in the war

Wonder also if there is a Russ researcher who has followed this line in Ohio. I can fill in the Canadian side.

Thanks for any help
jim thoman

Obit Information

SenoraTLC — 23 Mar 2006 2:04:01 GMT

I am in need of any obituary or any other informtaion on an Edna (Whitmore) Apger. From the info that I have been given, she died in Wood County on June 10, 1903. Thank you in advance!

I have a lookup request page if anyone needs Lucas County records. The submission page lists the catagories and years that I have access to.

Also if anyone would be interested, I am in need of contributions to a few of my projects as follows:

1) Biographies on Lucas County persons
2) Will and Probate Records from any state
3) Funeral/Memorial Cards from any state.

Any contributions to assist me in growing these projects to assist other researches would be much appreciated. The link to the site is:

www.pa-roots.com/~lucas/lucas/lcamin.htm

Blessings
Terri

Stinson and Elsfeldter

alvalvanhouten — 10 Mar 2006 2:19:39 GMT

Eshter C. Jane (Shank) Stinson married Daniel Elsfeldter, 28 Mar 1867 in Wood County, Ohio. It was the second marriage for them both. Esther was the widow of Kneeland Stinson. I am looking for information on when and where Kneeland died and any information on the children of Esther and Kneeland.

Jane BUGH, born abt 1815 in Ohio

MsScarlet1957 — 8 Mar 2006 1:07:01 GMT

My fourth Great Grandfather, John (Johannes) Adam HELLER had several wives.
Today I received a copy of his marriage to Jane BUGH on November 21, 1867 in Wood County, Ohio.
By the 1870 census all I find is Jane E Heller, age 54 and no husband, and she has one child listed with her, Jane Bugh, daughter age 11 (born about 1859).
So I am guessing that Jane was previously married to a man named BUGH and they had this daughter.
Then maybe he died and she remarried to my John HELLER.
I am also guessing that John Adam HELLER may have died sometime between 1867 and 1870, that's if the Jane Heller I find in the census was in fact his widow.
I have been unsuccessful in trying to find Jane BUGH in the 1860 census to find the name of a previous husband, and do not find her as Jane HELLER after 1870 either.... (she may re-marry again before 1880).
Does anyone have information on this Jane (maiden name unknown) BUGH?
Is there a cemetery listing book for all of Wood county in existance?
if so, can someone look see if John Adam HELLER is listed, please?
I have many birth dates for him from various sources...
He was baptized 1811 in Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania

Jabez/Jabesh Bell-obit and cemetery lookup.

John Gaines — 2 Mar 2006 3:21:21 GMT

I am looking for the burial place and obit of Jabez/Jabesh Bell June 28, 1783 - September 4, 1851. He lived in Henry Township in the 1850 census. He was married to Gertrude Nichols, they were both from New Jersey and migrated to Wood County, Ohio about 1836.