Theresa Kidd  I am looking for information about the KELLEY family.  Allen KELLEY b. 7 Oct 1882  d. 1979 and Elizabeth CHAPMAN d. 1922 had children that were utimately placed elswhere to be raised.  I am told that some of the children were placed in a children's home.  Does anyone know where that may have been?  The family lived in Washington Court House.  I am also looking for an exact death date and burial site for Allen KELLEY.  His wife is buried in Washington Cemetery along with one of their children but he is not buried there.  I have recently found out that Allen's parents were George KELLEY and Nancy FORD.  If anyone has any information on this
family I would greatly appreciate your help.

Gramagator    Looking for information on Jacob Bushong b. abt 1800 and married to Ester Crans (Caus) on September 13, 1829 in Fayette County, OH.  We are looking for Jacob's parents.  Anyone who may be able to add information can contact me at: Gramagator@aol.com.

Thank you!

Debbie Beechy    Searching these surnames that tie in with my McArthur family. McARTHUR, LOYD, SAXTON, JENKINS, HOPKINS, BAYS, BARNETT, BRYANT, and  CHAFFIN.

Terry Beatty    I am seeking information on my Great-Grandfather James Nesbitt BEATTY born in Fayette County  31 Mar 1843   -TB

MC Benedickt    I am looking for the surname Sowards.

Mark H    Looking for the parents of and any information on Emeline Emily Pierce b. 18 Oct 1835 in Fayette Co., Ohio. She married David Sylvester Shaver 8 Mar 1851 in Fayette Co., Ohio. His parents were Peter and Catherine Shaver. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Carole Shell    Moore-Horney-Blue-Stubbs:looking for parents of James W. Moore(b)1849 in Ross or Fayette Co. OH, (m) Ester Jane Horney (b) 1851 in Union Co. OH to Paris Horney & Deborah Blue.  James is the father of Jettie Moore  , wife of Charles Stubbs .

Irma Jean Morgan    1870 Fayette County Census:  MORGAN - HIGMAN
Searching for John A. Morgan, wife Lova and family: Sarah, George, Noah and Mary Morgan.   They appeared in Fayette 1850 Census, then moved to Wells Co., IN.where oldest son David F. was living.  Haven't been able to find the family in 1870 IN census.  However, Noah and his sister Mary Morgan Garrett were living back in Good Hope, OH in the early 1920s.  My thinking is
that perhaps the parents moved back also.  Marriage Record Lookup:  For daughters of MARTIN GARRETT and MARY MORGAN GARRETT located in 1900 Fayette Co., OH census.  Daughters JENNIE M. GARRETT bn July 1886 and Vonnie L. GARRETT bn Jan 1892.
Is there an index available for the Good Hope Cemetery?
Thanks,Will appreciate any informaton whatsoever.

Jean Hanks    Am looking for any information on the family of Robert Burnett born in Virginia possibly on 3 June 1788.  He married Elizabeth Gish in Botetourt County, Virginia on 1-20 1811.  She was born in Pennsylvania either on 11 June 1790 or 11 December 1790, the daughter of John G. & Katherine (Stover) Gish.  The family probably moved to Fayette County, Ohio, where Robert died on 1 July 1827.  Elizabeth married George Miller in 1830.  They had the following children:
1.  James b. ca. 1815
2.  Fleming b. ca. 1817
3.  William M. b 5-20-1820 in Ohio d. in 1900 in Cummings, ND.  Married Evaline Jenkins on 29    December 1845 in Fayette County, OH
4.  Mary Burnett b. ca 1821 died ca. 1842 married Henry Miller son of her stepfather, George Miller.
5.  3 more unknown daughters

Thanks

Buffy Smith    MCCOY, Alexander (b. 1800 Greenbrier Co., VA-d.1894 Van Wert Co., OH)
Searching for information on Alexander McCoy, and his brother David McCoy, who were born in Virginia, and came to Ohio in about 1812, allegedly Ross County, Ohio.  They then moved on to Fayette County, Oh by 1825, when Alexander married Eliza Gillespie, daughter of Samuel and
Margaret (Gunning) GILLESPIE.  David married Eliza's sister, Ester Gillespie, in 1830, also Fayette County.  The brothers moved on to Madison County, OH in 1830-1831, then were pioneers of Van Wert County by 1837.  Unfortunately I know nothing about any siblings or parents of Alexander & David McCoy.  I am looking for information on MCCOY, GILLESPIE, GUNNING

Tom Jacobs    I am looking for information on my great Grandmother Lucinda Kooken (LU LU) who was born in Washington Courthouse on October 17, 1871 I don't know who her parents were. She Married a Charles J. Witter who Died in Huron County Ohio on 6/6/1923.

Thank You Tom Jacobs

Mary Grabulis    Looking for info on an Albert Oscar Shaper.  He was born in Clinton Co, OH in 1889 and his parents names were George and Martha  Hilliams Shaper.  Any info on these people or their family would be appreciated.   Also, Looking for any info on Family named Hilliams or
aShaper. Albert Oscar Shaper married my grandmother ( Lula Patrick)in Middletown, OH in1917 and trying to find his family.  Mary

Carolyn Kale    Seeking information on Edward Rankin, born Fayette Co. 1833.  He was a twin.  His father, John Rankin is listed on 1830 and 1840 census.  Seeking information on John, also and his wife Sarah(last name unknown).  They all moved to Indiana sometime after 1840.  Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Marilyn Craig    PRICE, MC COY: In 1861 Alexander Price and Sarah Catherine McCoy were
married in Fayette County and lived in Washington C. H..  Their first child, Ida, was born sometime in 1862, and two more children were born, Wm. F.in 1864, and Martha Elizabeth in 1867.  Sarah died, of "lung disease" on 16 Nov. 1868 and Alexander, who in the interim had joined the Union Army, was left with these three small children.  Sarah Catherine MCCOY's father was James MC COY and her mother, Elizabeth.  She died at age 25 in Fayette Co, in Washington Court House.  I discovered this marriage when I sent for Alexander's pension records from the Civil War.  I would really enjoy hearing from someone in researching the MC COY line or someone who is related to any of the children.  I have a copy of Sarah's death cert.  I would gladly share.

 Gina Jacquillard   I am searching for information of the sons, nephews, daughters of Alexander Smythe (Smith) who came to Fayette Co. from Berkley Co. WV.Approx. 1810 I need any information on James, Isaac, Matthias.  I have information but having trouble sorting out the James and Matthias etc.  I am happy to share my information.

Nancy Kratky    I'm looking for information on several Davis ancestors in Ohio that have connections with a Hannah Davis (b. approx. 1856 - d. 7/14/1882 in Ohio).
Specific to Fayette County, Ohio:
 #1 - Davis, Clara B. - Resided in Washington County Court House, Fayette County, OHIO around 1850's or later.  As I understand it - she held the position of the Clerk of the District Court there
for a period of time.  Clara may be the sister of Hannah's father - whom I believe to be David Davis.
The other names I do not have information to indicate for sure a connection with Fayette County - only they were from Ohio.  More likely tied to Jackson, County...
 #2 - Davis, David - I believe he was the father of Hannah Davis.  His wife's name I believe was Louisa Davies.
 #3 - Davis, Hannah - Hannah Davis was born in Ohio, but I am uncertain exactly where (born         approx. 1856).  Hannah married David Montgomery in (city unknown), Jackson County, OH on 5/6/1874.   Children of Hannah Davis and David Montgomery:
             Arthur Andrew (b. 1874 - Jackson County),
             Nellie Blanche (b. 1876 Berlin Cross Roads, Jackson, Ohio),
             Maude Mary(b. 1878 Ward Township, Hocking Valley, Ohio),
             Grace H. (Jackson County, Ohio).
(Hannah Davis died from birth complications with Grace H. in 1882 (Jackson County) - city unknown...

Trying to verify that David Davis and Louisa Davies were Hannah's parents.  If true - looking for any information regarding them...   Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

M J McKinley    I am researching Garringers from Rock Mills, Ohio along with relatives named
McKinley from Washington CH, Ohio.  Laura Jones married George McKinley in  Fayette Co in 1876. They had 8 children:  William, Kenneth, Arthur,  Frank & Fred (twins), Chester, Fausta, and Flora.  Chester is my husband's grandfather.  Fausta married Ira Garringer of Rock Mills.  I have been there and met a son of theirs if I remember correctly.  I believe his name was Glenn.  Anyway, if any of this info interests you I will be glad to send you all I have.  I'm still trying to locate the parents of George McKinley.  Good Hunting, MJ McKinley

Debbie Smith    I am looking for information on George DeVault and wife Elisa Haskett DeVault. Their children, James b 1875, Noah born 1873, Melissa born 1867-1869, Jane born 1860, Manerva b 1864, and Minnie born 1867, were all born in Washington C.H. Ohio. I am looking for
information on the parents of George DeVault and Elisa Haskett

David Faigley        Tillman WRIGHT, aged 31 and born in Delaware, was living on a farm in
Union Twshp.with his wife Eliza, (born in Ohio), and their 4 children according to the 1860 census.  The children were Nathaniel (9), Josephine (7), James (4) and Ellen (1).  I have not been able to move forward or back from this point with this family.  Can anyone help?

Frederic Saunders    Obituary of Jeremiah SMITH states he was born in Pendleton County, Virginia 26 June 1785 and died 28 March 1886, age 100 years, nine months.  It also states he married Rachel PARRETT in 1803 (marriage bond was actually 1805) and Rosanna BOWEN in 1825.  He had eight children by his first wife, and four by his second, of which one son and six daughters were also living.  It is known that Rachel PARRETT was the daughter of Joseph PARRETT and Mary
WINDLE/WENDEL.  Known children of Jeremiah SMITH by his first wife were Samuel SMITH born about 1806, died 1878; Rachel SMITH born 1811, married Jerome DRAIS, died 18 December 1886; Sarah SMITH born about 1812, married Robert GOLDSBURY, died 22 June 1886; Levi SMITH born 1819, died 1899; and Mary SMITH born 1822, married John COIL, living in 1870.  Known children by his second wife were Matilda SMITH b. 1828, married
David UNDERWOOD, died 1913, and Nancy SMITH b. 1832, married Daniel WALLACE, died 1913.  What are the names of his other children? Was one of them Elizabeth SMITH who married in 1831 to Peter WINDLE, Jr. son of Peter WINDLE, Sr. and Rachel WOLFE?  Peter WINDLE, Sr. was a brother to Mary WINDLE, and an uncle to Rachel PARRETT who married Jeremiah SMITH.

James Hershey    I am a descendent of James Hershey of Hardy Co.(now Grant Co.) Virginia (now West Virginia). James and his family seemed to have went west to Ohio in the 1860s. My GGrandfather, John Seymour Hershey returned to WV before, I think 1870. His first two children were born in Marietta, Ohio. James had at less eight children. These children are what pointed me to Fayette Co.  I found a William S. Hershey and James H. Hershey married in Fayette Co., 1874 and 1883 respectively. I found an Isaac S. Hershey died 1919 in Fayette Co. I found a Sarah C. Hershey died in 1923 in neighboring Green Co. All of this may mean nothing, all where names of James Hershey and
Catherine Trenter Hershey's children. If any can help me piece together this puzzle, please help.

Annie    Researching TOBIN from Massachusetts

Cheese310@aol.com    Looking for information on ISSAC PAINTER, MARY A PAINTER, or SANFORD M PAINTER.  Shown in 1860 census but suspect Mary was not mother of Sanford and Issac had previously deceased wife.  Any info appreciated.

Paul Metsack    My information on Jared says he was born Feb. 16, 1782 at Egremont, Bershires,Mass to William Benjamin & Abigail Fitch.  He was married twice. First to Mary or Nancy Hemingway in Cayuga
NY. She died 1812/13.  He remarried to Mary/Polly Yeoman in Orange NY.  It is my feeling that
my g-g-grandfather Charles (T) Benjamin born 1811 in NY is the son of Jared and his lst wife.
Jared moved to Fayette County Ohio where his son Jared was born.  Is there any information on Jared (Sr) i.e. land records or military or births of his children etc.   He moved to Jasper County, Indiana where he died.  I need info to positively connect Charles T. Benjamin b. abt 1811 in
NY with Jared Benjamin b. 2/16/1782 in Egremonth,Ma.  Charles mother Mary Hemingway died and Jared remarried a Polly Yeoman & moved to Ohio.

Libby Nations    I am looking for information on Henry Clay Burnett b. abt. 1829 ,Fayette Co., OH. His parents were Henry Burnett and Magadalene Bush. Would appriecate any help. Thanks. Libby

Deborah Walk    BURTON family.  Looking for any information on George Wesley and Mary Elizabeth (WILSON) BURTON and information on their parents.  Their children were Clara Burton who married a SMITH; Amanda Burton who married B.C. WORKMAN; Dulcey Burton who married a SCHUELER; Alma Burton who married a REID or REED, William Earl Burton; and Armilda (Mable) E. Burton, born 14 March 1875 Moons, Perry Twp.,  Fayette Co. and died 8 June 1929, who married John RINGLING (1866 - 1936).   They were married 29 December 1905 in NJ.  Most interested in information pertaining to Mable BURTON RINGLING specifically looking for any records, correspondence and/or photos.  Mable and John RINGLING built The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, FL and had other homes in NY city and Alpine, NJ. We have little information on Mable.  We do know that Alma was doing research on
the family in the 1920s and was searching land records in VA.  Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Shannon Sleeth                                ARCHER
I am looking for any information on Aaron ARCHER b. 1781 and his wife Mary. He came to Ohio I believe to be with his brother John ARCHER b. abt 1780? , John married Jemima Hixon in Fayette County, June 11, 1812. Aaron and John came from W. Virginina, and fought in the war of 1812 (Ohio). They both received land in Fayette County, John stayed in Fayette County.  Aaron, his wife Mary, moved to Logan County around 1840.  Aaron and Mary had 4 sons:

John ARCHER    b. 1803-1804 married Sarah Smith I believe they had one son, Joseph b. 1822 in Fayette County.
David ARCHER     b. 1806 d. August 08, 1860, he married twice, first to Elizabeth then to Zipporah (maiden names unknown). David had 7 children.
Aaron ARCHER     b. 1810  d.1860. Aaron Jr. married twice also, Jane McClelland and Susannah Harrison. Aaron had 14 children.
William Wilson ARCHER b. 1817 in Wayne Township, Fayette County. d. March 1871 in Logan County. William married Isabelle Franklin in 1842.
William Wilson and Isabelle had 7 children and are buried in Logan County.
 
I am looking for any information on the ARCHER'S in Fayette County. I also am told there is an ARCHER Cemetery in Fayette County, and am wondering if it has been transcribed and how to obtain a copy. Thank you.

Jane Moore    George Moore to Nancy Jane Wade April 7th,1875, Fayette Co. Ohio. I would like to find more information on this couple. Could you give me some help where to start? I have a Marriage certificate for George W. Moore to Nancey Jane Wade Showing a Marriage on April 7, 1875. It is witnessed by a Silas Moore but we do not know the relationship. A George appears in a
prior census as the son of Salsburg Moore. Any information on any of these names would be
appreciated.  Thanks

Trudy Spanier
ROBINSON-HORNEY-FRESHOUR-BART-COPPESS-HUNT-BAY-HANLEY-PARKER-
 
THOMAS ROBINSON (son of WILLIAM ROBINSON and MARY HUNT) b. April 25, 1774 Guilford Co, NC d. 1827 Allen Co, IN Married Aug 15, 1805 Xenia, Greene Co, OH to LYDIA HORNEY b. Aug 5, 1782 Guilford Co, MD. died June 29, 1848 Jasper Co, IN.  Children: HORNEY A. ROBINSON  b June 22, 1806 Fayette Co, OH died July 22, 1887 Allen Co, IN. married 1. CATHERINE FRESHOUR 2. AMANDA BART;  PARIS ROBINSON b. 1-11-1808 Greene Co, OH died Jan 29, 1869 Jasper Co, IN.  spouse SARAH COPPESS; HANNAH ROBINSON b. Apr 10, 1812 OH d May 12, 1904 married WILLIAM FRESHOUR; MARY ANN ROBINSON b. Aug 8, 1813 Lower Bristol, Fayette County, Ohio died Mar 26, 1836 Allen Co, IN married DAVID WILLIAM BAY b June 10, 1809 Piqua, Miami Co, Ohio; REBECCA ROBINSON b. Oct 10, 1814 Fayette County, Ohio d. Feb 10, 1860 Jasper Co, IN married DANIEL COPPESS; WILLIAM HARRISON ROBINSON b. Nov 25,1816  Fayette Co,
OH d 2-5-1897 Medaryville, Pulaski County, Indiana married MARY HANLEY; THOMAS ROBINSON 1823 married MARGARET PARKER; JOSEPH ROBINSON b Dec 8, 1826 died Nov 15, 1851 Jasper Co, IN.  Any information welcome.  Thanks.

Glenys Rasmussen    Trying to locate the complete death dates and burial of Joel and Rebecca COOK and William and Phoebe HICKS.  I know that Joel COOK died in 1851, William HICKS in 1873 and Phoebe HICKS in 1890.  I do not have any dates for Rebecca, wife of Joel COOK.  The families lived in Mt. Sterling and may be buried at the Cook Cemetery.  Thank you for any assistance.

Donna Collinsworth    I am searching for James Arthur who was born in 1819 and married Maria Adkinson, born 1820. They are said to be buried somewhere in Fayette Co.

Mary Hummell    Dear Researcher,  Have you come across any info about a Wm H. Stover married to a Sarah Creamer (1830-1865) who is buried in the Creamer cemetery? Nearby is an Elizabeth Stover (mother of Wm H.) who was my husband's 3 g grandmother?  Thanks for any help you can offer.

Greg Shaffer    Would like to confirm that my 4th GreatGrandfather Samuel K. SHAFER was born in Fayette Co. Ohio Nov. 1835. Also looking to find out who his parents were. Thanks!

Susan Williams    HAYS, James & wife Letitia "Letta" (RANKIN).  Purch.  200 acres of land in Sec 1063, n. of Bloomingburg, Paint Twp in 1805.  Bur. in Bloomingburg cem. Have page 142 copied  from 1984 History of Fayette Co which gives extensive data.  Now need to find documents to support/change existing info.  Desc. from their son, James Jr. who married Margaret Louisa MAGUIRE 10 Aug 1823 in Pike Co.  If Fayette Co land rec. only exist from 1810, will I find the originals in parent Co (Ross ?).  Am familiar with many OH counties but new to Fayette research.  May be able to do a few days research trip 3rd week of July in Fayette & Ross Co (coming from AZ).  Need help & guidance on record archives.

 Carolyn Schuring David & Elizabeth DAVIS GODDEN both born in Ohio married in Pickaway Co. in Sept,25,1845
several children searching for birth place of each:  John b:1847..Hetty b:1848..Marion Frances b;July 4,1853..Martin b:1855..Filena b:1857...William b;1858 in Washington,Ohio...David Jr. B:Aug.10, 1864....