Queries April/May/June 2001

The Defiance County, Ohio

Genealogical Society

P.O. BOX 7006, Defiance, OH 43512-7006

QUERIES

April/May/June 2001

Send your Defiance County related queries to Cindy Heisler at jetj@bright.net. I can not answer them or provide a look up service but the queries will be posted here for others researching this area to see.

IMPORTANT: In the subject line of your E-mail put, "Defiance County Query".

The more specific the query the better result you will get.

Carol Sorden Watson, cwatson@sisna.com, April 2, 2001 DICKSON, PERKEY

I am researching the DICKSON family of Columbiana, Williams, Defiance co OHIO and Steuben CO. Indiana. Joseph DICKSON married SUSANNA PERKEY, and later married Magdalena. Last found 1880 Defiance , Hicksville TWP. Ohio. Any help appreciated very much.

Pat Gardner, Howienpat@elitelink.net, April 8, 2001 - LARORIN, BOWMAN, JOHNSON

We are looking for any information on the Larorin Family, they moved to Defiance in the late 1800' or early 1900's, father was Joseph, mother Emma Bowman. They came from Sweden and changed their name from Johnson.

Rita Addison, ritaaddison@bright.net, April 9, 2001 - PICKETT, DIFFENBAUGH

Am seeking information on Lavina Pickett Died 1877 in Hicksville, Oh. Married Benjamin Franklin Diffenbaugh.

LTPPS@aol.com, April 12, 2001 - WEBER, CLOUSE

I am looking for any information on the family of George WEBER in Defiance Co. He married Margaret CLOUSE (b. abt 1867) and there son Herbert WEBER (b. late 1890's).

Faye Gilmore, faye@ecsmetro.com, April 13, 2001 - COCHRAN, McDOWELL

I am researching a William COCHRAN, married to a S. Matilda McDowell. William Cochran died March 6, 1915 in Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan. His death certificate lists his father as Andrew Cochran. William was in the Civil War.

Richard J.(Dick) Campbell, dickcamp@uswest.net, April 15, 2001 - HOY

I am trying to find information on Mary Elizabeth Hoy born in 1869 in "Delaware Bend" OH. The area I am sure was not far from Dekalb county, IN. Have not found any mention or anything on that town. I suppose it was possible to be "The Bend" in Delaware Twp, Defiance County.

Janice Hill, rayjan65@kc.rr.com, April 15, 2001 - BREININGER, BLAIR

Am researching Breininger and Blair families of Defiance County, Ohio. Would particularly like to know Aaron Kimble Blair's wife's maiden name.

Max Fribley, mefribley@kconline.com, April 15, 2001 - FRIBLEY, KERN, HALL, PETTYMAN, MASON, COLE

Seeking decendants of DANIEL D. FRIBLEY born Starl Co. Ohio on 24 Apr 1824 and died on 15 Feb 1901 at Holgate, Defiance Co, Ohio. Known children were; CAROLINE (mar. Hugh Kern), FRANK C., ISSAC A., MARY A. (mar. Robert Hall), ELSIE B. (mar. E. Pettyman), Loe Ella (mar. C. Mason), Bessie G. (mar, Allen Cole) and DOLLIE L.. I thank you for any help.

Ronald Lee Otis, JNGoth@aol.com, April 18, 2001 - OTIS, DAVY, SABIN

I'm pretty well set for Otis family from Jesse Otis & Charlotte Davy back to Robert Otis & Margaret Sabin. I would like to expand my database to include more recent additions to the Otis family in Ohio. Will gladly exchange info.

Shelly Groves, greengroves1@email.msn.com, April 20, 2001 - HUFFMAN, BABINGER

I am doing research on my family surnames and have hit a snag. My GreatGrandfather John A Huffman married Anna Sophia Babinger I believe both from Willaims county.I know my mother and her mother were born in Bryan. I can not find anything at all on the Babinger's in Ohio. Can you give me any info on Anna Babinger her Father Louis who I know came from Germany/France and her Mother Magdalena (I believe Louis and Magdalena married here in the US). Any help on the Babinger name would be greatly appreciated.

Carmencita Marshaus Landuyt, clanduyt@quincyciviccenter.com, April 20, 2001- MARSHAUS, BADEN, KINGSEED

I am looking for "any and all" information on the MARSHAUS family. My father was Edwin Marshaus, my Grandparents were Frederick William Marshaus and Mary Elizabeth Baden Marshaus and my Great Grandparents were Carl Marshaus and Elizabeth Kingseed Marshaus. ANY HELP would certainly be welcome and greatly appreicated.

Carl S. Van Wagenen, Cvanwagenen@hvc.rr.com, April 25, 2001 - HITE, MILLER, VAN WAGNER

MOSES VAN WAGNER, b 1818 NY, m REBECCA MILLER, b 1810 PA. In 1880c of Tiffin Twsp, he was age 72 and she age 70, married for 40 years with 5 children. Census shows her father born in Ohio, her mother in Virginia. Their only identified child was

CONRAD MILLER VAN WAGNER, b 8/16/1837 Ohio, d 9/1/1914 age 77 at Archbold, m. 9/23/1860 Sandusky to MARY JANE HITE, b 1/18/1839 Ohio, d 12/26/1916 Village of Archbold age 77. He apparently was sometimes known as MILLER VAN WAGNER.

Floyd B. Bennett, floydbbenn@aol.com and PSOlds@aol.com, April 25, 2001 - OLDS

We are researching the THOMAS OLDS, SR family. He died in 1849. His widow MARGARET is listed in the 1850 Census, Defiance Co, OH, Milford Twp, page 080.

Karen Rinnert Parsons, karenparsons88@home.com, April 29, 2001 - BRACE, SPRAGUE, KING, STUBBS, STRONG, PRETTYMAN, BRILL

I'm looking for the Luther BRACE and Elizabeth (Betsey) SPRAGUE BRACE marriage.... Have found that there was a Lewis King in (near Ballston Spa and South Greenfield)) North Milton, Saratoga County, NY. He born about 1795 (so of the same generation as Betsey). He died Jan 26, 1858 age 63 years, and buried in same place as wife Cynthia. He married Cynthia --b. 1796, died 1868, and buried same place as Lewis King. They had two children who died young: Sally King, b. 1827, and d. 1838, Calvin King, b 1830 d 1831, age 1 year, 2 mos.

They also evidently had another daughter....Frances. Frances m. in Feb 1860 John J. Brill b WIlton, NY 15 May 1827 ...The reference says Frances, daughter of Lewis King, who was one of the earliest settlers of the town of Greenfield, in Saratoga County, NY"....married John J. Brill in 1860...It doesn't mention any other Lewis King at these times, in this county....at least that I have been able to find. Wilton, by the way isn't too far from Milton, in Saratoga Co, NY.....I don't have any of my files right in front of me, but this area is the same place where the Strong and Sprague families were. I believe somehow the Brace's were involved here for a short time.

Census:

1790- Strong, Sprague and King families were in Saratoga Co, near Ballston Spa and Saratoga at this time.

- need to check these next 3 time frames for who was where and when...1800 1810 1820

1830 - Luther Brace was here, with Solomon Sprague in Deleware Co, Porter Twp, Ohio. So was Lindenberger family. Solomon's sister, Phoebe Sprague Barber was here, as was Solomon's brother Festus Sprague, before he left to go to Utah with the Mormons.

Children living with Luther and Betsey Sprague King Brace

---Mary Ann Brace b. ca 1824....Married John Stubbs.

---Ezeke Issac (or known as E C, or Issac ) born 10 October 1828, North of Albany

--Ebenezer - born ca 1831 (this is what I believe to be my line...)

--James b ca 1832 OH and died 1867

1834 Solomon goes with grandson Lewis King Jr to Williams Co, Ohio.

5 Dec 1835 Luther and Betsey married before Solomon's death , as they were named in Solomon's will as married.

NOTE: Lewis King, Jr. married Jane Prettyman in Williams Co., OH (buried in Boynton Cemetery, Springfield Twp. Solomon and Deliverance SPRAGUE and other SPRAGUE relatives buried in Old Evansport Cemetery, Tiffin Twp, Defiance Co., OH)

Chris Brake, CBRA25@aol.com, April 30, 2001 - BRAKE

I am looking for my ancestor George W. Brake (1830 Licking County). He may have had a brother in Defiance area in the 1850s.

Heather L. Hugenot, zoocrew2@mindspring.com, May 2, 2001 - HULL, NEWELL, HUGENOT, SHOSTEEN, SYMONS, CLEMENT, HAMMER

Hello! I'm seeking information on my Newell family. May Augusta Newell (b. Jan 22, 1903 in Defiance County, OH, d. Jun 3, 1970 in Webberville, MI) married Charles Hugenot, Sr. on October 15, 1919 in Flint, MI. May's father was Nathaniel Adelbert Newell who died in 1942, and her mother was Margaret Elizabeth Hull (daughter of Noah Hull and Elizabeth Shosteen) who died in 1920. Her siblings were Elizabeth (m. Harry Symons), Bessie Regina (m. Whiton Clement), Marguerite (m. Harold Hammer), and Robert G. I'm especially interested in May's parents, who I have nothing on aside from death dates. I don't know where they were born or died or were married, but I know that their daughter was born in Defiance County. Sound familiar to anyone? I would appreciate any help that anyone could lend. Thanks!

Rita Addison, ritaaddison@bright.net, May 3, 2001 - STEELE WARNER

Am looking for information on Sylvester Steele born abt. 1840, married Melinda Warner, born abt. 1842 in Hicksville area.

Joyce Long, bjlong@pioneer-net.com, May 13, 2001 - MILLER

My great grandfather is listed on a 1850 Defiance county census. He was born 23 June 1839. On the 1850 census I found a eleven year old male with the name of Fenelon G. MILLER listed. The father's name is Abijah and his occupation is listed as a teacher. Fenelon is an unusual name and I wonder if Fenelon could be my great grandfather and Abijah is his father. This is just a long shot, but thought I would try it. Thank you.

Daniel, daniel@defnet.com, May 15, 2001 - EWERS, SCHINDLER

Looking for information on Jacob, Matthias, Anna Schindler, and what years they came to America. And from where in Bohemia/ Czech.

Any information on Clarkson Ewers, his father Jesse, etc.... would be appreciated.

S. Bauman,Limbseeker@aol.com, May 21, 2001 - BAUMAN, RATH

Looking for information on Wendlin Bauman and his wife Elizabeth Rath married Oct. 28 1849 Defiance Co. They had the following children in Defiance Co.

John or Joannes abt. 1852

James abt. 1858

Marinda abt. 1855

Mary abt. 1851

Anna abt. 1860

They are said to be on the 1850 Defiance Co. Ohio City of Defiance line 54, 1860 Defiance Co. Ohio Tiffin Twp. line 104. Any help would be appreciated!

Lee Wingard, leewingard@bresnan.net , May 22, 2001 - BECHEL, KRUM/KROM, SMITH

George W Bechel (Jun 13, 1838, Stark co, OH-bef 1915) married Catherine Smith (Sep 23, 1837, Ohio-Apr 29, 1922, Defiance, OH) and they had 8 children born between 1862 and 1877. The children were William, Susan Elizabeth, Frank, Frederick, Della Karene, John A, Lucy, and George W Jr. The family lived in Defiance county in the 1870's and probably some of them until 1950's. George Bechel had a pharmacy. I am interested in more information about this family, particularly the Smith ancestors, William and Susannah (Krum/Krom) Smith of Lancaster PA and Akron OH.

Elaine /Fred Reinhold, vfrspunk@pwrtc.com, May 28, 2001 - BYERS, MULLICAN/MULLIKIN ,EHLINGER/AHELINGER

Benjamin MULLICAN, Conrad Byers MULLICAN, Mathias EHLINGER. Mullican's came from Ross County and Ehlinger came from Seneca County Ohio. All died in Defiance County. I have information on descendants of both lines which I will share with those connected. Especially looking for parents of Benjamin MULLICAN, who is the father of CB. Benjamin married Sarah BYERS in Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co. Virginia.

Carl Adcock, UDnelPS@aol.com, May 30, 2001 - ADCOCK, BAUER

I am seeking information regarding the family of Jack and Trudy ADCOCK. I know a daughter Robin married Ronnie BAUER in November 1995 in Hicksville. This is all I have. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you.

Kris & Robin Morcombe, Morcombe@skyenet.net, June 1, 2001 - SWITZER

Looking for information on Joy Switzer, who died in Defiance, Defiance Co on March 26, 1959. Would anyone have her obit or know anything about her? She may be my husband's long lost Great Aunt.

JonSherredAdams@cs.com, May 2, 2001 - SCHACKOW, RENOLLET

My grandmother was Augusta SCHACKOW, youngest child of Carl Phillip Schackow and Ann Marie Guilliam. Ann Marie was the daughter of Phillip Guilliam and Catherine Barbara RENOLLET of Emerald Twp, Paulding Co Ohio I know the SCHACKOW surname emigrated to Defiance Co Ohio from the environs of Berlin ,Germany sometime in the last century.

Shirley Thompson, shirlthompson@maplenet.net, May 2, 2001 - SLOUGH, RIDENOUR, CUNNINGHAM

I have the name of Slough in my research. Defiance Co. OH In particular Elias SLOUGH who was b. Trumbull Co. OH but is found in the 1900,1910 Census for Defiance Co. OH. I have located Elias's obit which states that he was a Veterinarian during the Civil War and was a Veterinarian/Surgeon during his life in Defiance, Defiance Co. OH. Elias m 2nd Amy Cunningham about 1894 and had a daughter Fay Bernice Slough who m John Ridenour in 1912. I do not know how Elias connects to the other Slough's that are in Defiance and Defiance Co. OH. It is my thought that Elias does not connect. Would like to hear from any one related to John and Fay Ridenour from Defiance Co. OH

Michael G. Moon, mgmoon@lni.net, June 18, 2001 - MOON, SPENSER

I'm looking for any information concerning this line of the Moons.

My line: John Moon born 1812 in Maryland.--His parents were born in Virginia. John's wife Mary Spenser was born 1814 in Maryland -- her parents were born in Pennsylvania. Their children:

William born about 1839-- Preston County West Virginia

Jacob R. born in 1843-- Preston County West Virginia

Frances T. or, Thomas F. in 1845-Preston County West Virginia

David Syrus in 1847-- Preston County West Virginia

Elizabeth in 1849-- Preston County West Virginia

Sarah Susan in 1854 -- Defiance County OH

They moved from Preston County West Virginia to Defiance County between 1850 and 1854. They were listed in the Preston County census and 1850 and the Defiance census of 1860.

Quinta Scott, quinta-s@swbell.net, June 18, 2001 - RICE, SALES, SEELY

I am looking for information on Ephraim Seely who purchased land from the government in Delaware Township in Defiance County on August 9, 1824. His neighbor was Hiram Sales. Both Hiram and Ephraim came from Ontario County, New York where they appear in the Ontario County 1820 census. I think Ephraim was born in Rutland County, Vermont in the 1790's. What I am trying to learn is if his sister was the Nancy/Electa Sales, Hiram's wife who was born in Rutland County, in 1799 or 1974.

Moses Rice purchased land from the government in Delaware Township in Defiance County on August 2, 1824. His neighbor was Hiram Sales who purchased land on the same day. I find a Moses Rice in Oxford County, Ontario, at the same time Hiram lived there before 1815 when Hiram moved on to Ontario County, New York. I am trying to learn if Hiram's wife, Nancy/Electa Sales who was born in Rutland County, Vermont in 1794 or 1799, is Moses's sister or daughter. I find an Electa Rice, born in Rutland County in 1799.

I am looking for the maiden name of Nancy/Electa Sales. She was born in Rutland County, Vermont in 1794 or 1799 (her tombstone says 1794, but is difficult to read). Her tombstone also lists her name as Electa, but she signed deeds in Jones County, Iowa as Nancy, and researchers know her as Nancy A. Sales. She also appears in census records as Nancy A. Sales. Her husband, Hiram Sales, purchased land in Delaware Township, Defiance County on Augst 9, 1824, the same day that Moses Rice and Ephraim Seely purchased in the same township. Both Hiram and Ephraim appear in the 1820 Ontario County, New York census. Both Hiram and Moses lived in Oxford County, Ontario before 1815. Is Nancy/Electa related to either Moses Rice or Ephraim Seely?

Betty Daley, b2joandal@hotmail.com, June 26, 2001 - DOWDEN, EITNIEAR

Looking for family and obit of George Dowden d Dec. 14 1939. Geo. married Grace Eitniear and she died March 31 1937. Believe Grace had a bro Frances and a sis Mary. I appreciate any info on the families.

Mary, Gmahouck@aol.com, June 27, 2001 - HOUCK

I am looking for information on Henry Houck born in Ohio 1853, the records say Pleasant, Ohio, We know almost nothing else about his back ground. He lived and died in Coldwater, MI.

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