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Posted Queries for January 1998

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Surnames: MOORE
Researcher: David D. Moore
Email: davesharon@hotmail.com
Date posted: Saturday, January 3, 1998

William Riley MOORE (my grandfather) Born May 5, 1848 in Greenfield, Pennsylvania now known as Coal Center, PA Died in 1929 in Franklin County, OH. We're seeking his death certificate & any other info. re: Dr. Moore He was a Medical Examiner for Workman's Compensation Board of the Ohio State Industrial Commission from 1916-29.


Surnames: CASE, KUNZ, SMITH, TOLAND, WEBER
Researcher: Carol Weber
Email: Atticacw@aol.com
Date posted: Tuesday, January 6, 1998

I am looking for any information on the David WEBER family from Franklin County Ohio. David was married to Elizabeth KUNZ, they came here from Germany in 1860 and 1862. They had 8 children, Lena, John, George, Emma, Rachael, Edward, Clara and Elizabeth. We believe George was married to Ida M SMITH, we are looking for a marriage license to link these two to the family. Elizabeth was married to a CASE. Elizabeth, George and Emma were deaf and went to The Ohio Institute for the Deaf in 1891 and 1904. We believe Elizabeth the mother and George moved to Indiana between 1910 and 1920. George had a son David F., he married Frances Edith TOLAND. Any information on the Toland family would also help.


Surnames: TEAGARDEN
Researcher: Paul Hendrickson
Email: taphend@inlink.com
Date posted: Wednesday, January 7, 1998

I am interested in uncovering the names of Elizabeth TEAGARDEN's parents. She was born on November 21, 1848 in Columbus, Ohio. She later married in Indiana. Thanks for your help!


Surnames: KENEY, WHITE
Researcher: Peggy
Email: pk@teleport.com
Date posted: Wednesday, January 7, 1998

Seeking descendants of William D. WHITE, b. 1891, and Sylvia M. KENEY, b. 1891. They lived most of their adult life in the Columbus, OH, area.


Surnames: BLACKBURN, CHAMBERS, HEAD, HENTON, MCHENRY
Researcher: Howard W. Holmes
Email: holmes@ionet.net
Date posted: Wednesday, January 7, 1998

Searching for William MCHENRY who m. Martha HEAD in 1807; children: Sarah b 1808 OH m Rowland CHAMBERS; Mary b 1813 Jefferson Co OH m. Alexander Keith HENTON; Elizabeth b 1815 OH m Harlin BLACKBURN. A William McHenry appears on 1800-1810 Ohio Tax List from Franklin Co OH. Howard W. Holmes, Broken Arrow, OK


Surnames: MCDOUGALL
Researcher: Kelly J. McDougall
Email: mccoyote@webtv.net
Date posted: Saturday, January 10, 1998

MCDOUGALL, George Mairs born: 22 June 1838 on a farm near Columbus, OH.


Surnames: DAVIS, TERRY
Researcher: Frank Davis
Email: f117@foto.infi.net
Date posted: Saturday, January 10, 1998

Trying to get more information on Asa Franklin DAVIS, white male, born about 1886. Believed to be born either in Jackson Co. or Franklin Co. OH. Died estimated 1928 in Franklin Co. Ohio. Was married to Ada May TERRY, white female, born 5-31-1892 in Jackson Co. OH. Need any information at all on DAVIS. Date of birth, date of Marriage, etc. Thanks so much!


Surnames: KELLER
Researcher: John Godisak
Email: jgodisak@post.grcc.cc.mi.us
Date posted: Sunday, January 11, 1998

Jacob KELLER father of George KELLER, born December 1832. I would like any iformation in regards to this family.


Surnames: CROSSON, MERRILL, SAMPSON, WHITEMAN
Researcher: Joy Morzos
Email: Mortzos@aol.com
Date posted: Sunday, January 11, 1998

Rhoda CROSSON born 1796 died 1850 married Joshua MERRILL born 1791 died 1851. Rhoda and Joshua were married Feb. 1, 1816 in Columbus, Franklin Co. Ohio. Rhoda's parents were Samuel CROSSON and Cornelia SAMPSON. Joshua's parents were William MERRILL and Anstine (Anisthena?) WHITEMAN. The children of Rhoda and Joshua were: Mary Ann, William Brown, Eliza, George Washington, William Washington, Stephen M., Cornelia Ann, Helen Fee, James Warren, Joshua Jr., Margaret Melissa. My name is Joy Morzos. E-mail me at Mortzos@aol.com Thank-You!


Surnames: DONALDSON, MCATEE
Researcher: Forrest D. McAtee
Email: fmcatee@worldnet.att.net
Date posted: Monday, January 12, 1998

Looking for information on David Bridges MCATEE Fanny DONALDSON.


Surnames: GREEN, WILLIAMSON
Researcher: Robert E. Williamson
Email: willpad@netnitco.net
Date posted: Tuesday, January 13, 1998

What happened to John WILLIAMSON and his wife? In 1850 Franklin Co, Jefferson Twp. he was living next door to my great grandfather, Charles WILLIAMSON, who I presume was John's son. John m. Deborah GREEN 14 Sept 1810 in Farifield Co, OH, by Peter WILLIAMSON, JP. Charles m. Sarah Ann GREEN 29 Aug 1839 in Hocking Co, also by Peter WILLIAMSON, JP.


Surnames: RYAN
Researcher: Ruthann Ryan Rankin
Email: grane2@webtv.net
Date posted: Tuesday, January 13, 1998

Could you send me any info on this place? Does it still exsist? My father Patrick J. RYAN enlisted there all of his records were destroyed in St,Louis fire. This enlistment took place 2/13/1918. 49th inf. I truly thank you so much. Ruthann Ryan Rankin


Surnames: BATES, KORNICK, MILLER
Researcher: Don Kornick
Email: kornic@msn.com
Date posted: Tuesday, January 13, 1998

I am looking for information on a Helen May MILLER married to a John KORNICK abt 1930 in Franklin County. Her parents were John MILLER and Harriett (Hattie) BATES. I would be thankful of any infor mation on any of these families. kornic@msn.com


Surnames: COTTERMAN
Researcher: Jack Cotterman
Email: JCotterman@sprintmail.com
Date posted: Wednesday, January 14, 1998

Looking for information on Bryan COTTERMAN. He was born 13 Nov 1896 , died May 1970, and his residence was Columbus, Franklin County.


Surnames: BUELL, PRESTON
Researcher: Gladys Buell
Email: layshock@ccnet.com
Date posted: Wednesday, January 14, 1998

I am looking for names of the parents of my great grandfather, Elmer BUELL. What I know: Elmer Buell born in Delaware, Ohio (don't know year, but wife was born 1866) married to Eva Lena PRESTON from Canal Winchester Ohio, died in Columbus. Children: Bessie Mae Buell, born May 6, 1887 (my grandmother)(born/died in Columbus) Gladys Buell Other: in another site, I saw reference to a book with the approximate title, "The Buells, from Connecticut to Ohio", but I don't know if my Elmer Buell is in this family.


Surnames: CROSS, SISCO
Researcher: David Cook
Email: dwc70704@neto.com
Date posted: Friday, January 16, 1998

Seeking information on Horace SISCO. Born in Franklin County, Ohio 8 April 1810. He married Mary Ann CROSS on 8 December 1839 in Franklin County, Ohio. He died 1 October in Pike County, Arkansas. Any information will be greatly appreciated.


Surnames: HIGHLAND, PRITCHARD, RAMAGE, SMITH
Researcher: Ron Smith
Email: Bubba284@aol.com
Date posted: Friday, January 16, 1998

I am trying to get information on the following: Jacob PRITCHARD, born early 1800s in WV. He married Mary Ann HIGHLAND, born early 1800s in West Milford, WV. They had the following children: Thomas PRITCHARD, born Jun 20, 1843in West Milford,WV., died Apr 2, 1926 in Columbus, OH. and J.I. PRITCHARD. I think they also had other children. Thomas PRITCHARD married Helen RAMAGE, born Sep 19, 1843 in Clarksburg, WV, died Sep 30, 1920 in Columbus, OH. Thomas and Helen had the following children: Arthur,James, Jennie, Mable and Helena. Helena was born May 12, 1881 in Ohio, died Apr 21, 1972 in Columbus, OH. She married George H. SMITH, born Apr 27, 1881, died Mar 19, 1971 in Columbus, OH. Thomas PRITCHARD moved his family from WV to Nelsonville, OH about 1884. About 1894 he moved with his family to Columbus, OH. Any information on this family will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ron Smith, Bubba284@aol.com.


Surnames: BARKER, VANCE
Researcher: Judy Armstrong
Email: JudyArmstr@aol.com
Date posted: Saturday, January 17, 1998

VANCE. Nancy VANCE married Samuel BARKER on 13 Oct 1818 in Franklin Co., OH. Who were her parents?


Surnames: WEHRLE
Researcher: Vicky Burns
Email: CWmom4@aol.com
Date posted: Saturday, January 17, 1998

We are looking for anyone who may be able to help us locate information on my husbands family. Hi grandfathers name was Michael James WEHRLE, b15 Dec 1877 and d23 July 1968 in Franklin County. His fathers name was Frances Xavier WEHRLE and we know very little about him. Anyone with information or ideas on we can obtain information, please email me at Cwmom4@aol.com Thank you


Surnames: CARTZDAFNER, GUY
Researcher: Sharon Vance
Email: sharon-mark@erols.com
Date posted: Sunday, January 18, 1998

George W. Cartzdafner married Martha Guy in Franklin County, OH in 1854-55. Seeking any marriage records of this couple. They had at least one son, John, who later was Postmaster in Rantoul, KS, in 1913. Two distant cousins doing research believe George Cartzdafner may be our common ancestor.


Surnames: GOETSCHIUS, GUTCHES
Researcher: Caryl Bohn
Email: AACTchBohn@aol.com
Date posted: Monday, January 19, 1998

GOETSCHIUS or GUTCHES in what is now Franklin County and whatever county Circleville now stands....any first names would be greatly appreciated....trying to find a missing link =)) Caryl Bohn


Surnames: BLAIR, ENGE, MEDARY
Researcher: Ann McReynolds-Nall
Email: ARMcR@aol.com
Date posted: Monday, January 19, 1998

Looking for info about Samuel MEDARY (1801-1864) Ohio state representative and senator from Columbus. Wife was Elizabeth ENGE. Daughter Katherine married Charles W. BLAIR in 1858, later to be Brig.Gen. in KS, where Medary was also territorial governor in 1858--60...a coincidence? Thanks for any hot tips! Ann McReynolds-Nall, St. Louis


Surnames: DOMIGAN, EGBERT, WYNKOOP
Researcher: Tom Wilbur
Email: wilbur@tcimet.net
Date posted: Monday, January 19, 1998

Hiram DOMIGAN married Martha WYNKOOP at Franklin County, 1850. She was a daughter of Strickland WYNKOOP and Martha EGBERT. Will share info.


Surnames: SHARP, SHARPE
Researcher: Mary Sharpe Harkins
Email: harkins@scvwd.dst.ca.us
Date posted: Monday, January 19, 1998

Searching info on George & Ann SHARP(E) who had son Charles born abt March 29 1872+/- in Columbus, Franklin Co. Charles supposedly went to school there, and left to work on RR abt 1888. George was in Union Army, all other info is unknown - Charles (my grandfather) would not talk about past. Anyone looking for Charles? (phone 408-726-3163)


Surnames: RYAN
Researcher: Ruthann Ryan Rankin
Email: grane2@webtv.net
Date posted: Monday, January 19, 1998

RYAN, PARTICK JERALD ENLISTED at COLUMBUS BARRACKS 1918,ARMY his parents were Patrick and Sarah[Sadie] RYAN. Are there any records left to help me trace my father and grandparents?


Surnames: IAMS
Researcher: Iams
Email: iams@infinet.com
Date posted: Tuesday, January 20, 1998

Christopher Shepherd IAMS.


Surnames: FISHER
Researcher: Deborah Wilson
Email: mdmtwils@softcom.net
Date posted: Tuesday, January 20, 1998

I am seeking information on Zelotes FISHER, born December 1819 in Franklin County, Ohio.


Surnames: BLODGETT, ROBBINS
Researcher: Jerry Robbins
Email: jerrrobb@netins.net
Date posted: Thursday, January 22, 1998

Looking for information on descendants or ancestors of the following: Eliza ROBBINS, born about 1805, who married Philip BLODGETT Dec. 30, 1832 in Franklin Co. Ohio. They moved to Iowa about 1849. Eliza had a son named Wesley Robbins, who was born Dec 29, 1828 in Ohio. He died in Missouri Mar 1904. Philip and Eliza Robbins Blodgett had the following children: Philip, Jr., born about 1834, Aaron, born about 1836, Nancy, born about 1838, and Jeremiah, born about 1841.


Surnames: FETCH
Researcher: S. Kuhn
Email: SMK0330@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, January 22, 1998

The family name of FETCH.


Surnames: RYAN
Researcher: Ruthann Ryan Rankin
Email: grane2@webtv.net
Date posted: Friday, January 23, 1998

RYAN, Patrick Jerald - dob 1/15/1881 on board ship[?] to Patrick and Sadie Ryan. they lived in [?] Franklin co. we believe when Pat J. went into army at Columbus Barracks, Ohio. Date of enlistment 3/1918. ANY INFO ON THE FAMILY or BARRACKS? THANKS ! Ruthann


Surnames: FLINN, FLYNN, KINER
Researcher: Laura Toms
Email: ltoms@columbus.rr.com
Date posted: Sunday, January 25, 1998

Looking for a Maggie or Margaret FLYNN or FLINN born in 1851 in New York state, her parents apparently from Tralee, Ireland. Maggie FLYNN married Francis Marion (Frank) KINER on 16 September 1872. She signed his death certificate in 1916, and was living at 110 Wilbur Ave. in Columbus at that time. Family records indicated she died in 1923, however, I have been unable to locate her death certificate under any of the above surnames.


Surnames: KINER, MEIGS
Researcher: Laura Toms
Email: ltoms@columbus.rr.com
Date posted: Sunday, January 25, 1998

Looking for information on Sarah E. MEIGS, born 1817 presumably in Ohio. She married Michael KINER in 1836 and they resided in Clinton township, Franklin County, Ohio. They had several children -- Joseph, Lucy, Jacob, John, George, Frank, Newton and Sylvia. Her husband Michael KINER died in 1850. She was not listed in the 1860 census for Clinton twp, although at least one son (Frank) was. At the time of her birth, 1817, there were apparently some MEIGS families in the Adams county area, but I have been unable to locate any records of her specifically.


Surnames: POLLEY
Researcher: Tim Polley
Email: tjpolley@southwind.net
Date posted: Sunday, January 25, 1998

Looking for info on Daniel Winfield Scott POLLEY, born 26 Feb 1847 in Franklin Co.


Surnames: COURT, LONG
Researcher: SSPros56693
Email: SPros56693@aol.com
Date posted: Sunday, January 25, 1998

Trying to locate information on Charles Herbert LONG and Anna Elizabeth COURT. He was born in Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co and she in Etna-Licking, Ohio. They lived in Columbus most of their lives. They had 4 children: Edna, Kenneth, Charles Raymond and Ernest.State and county unable to find any records. Believe Annas' grandfather was Frederick and her mother was named Juillette. His parents were James and Minerva Long. Any help would be appreciated.


Surnames: KETNER, KITNER
Researcher: Lois Ketner Angel
Email: lkangel@flash.net
Date posted: Wednesday, January 28, 1998

I am looking far the following names that at one time has lived in Franklin co Oh the would be KETNER AND KITNER.


Surnames: KETNER, KITNER
Researcher: Lois Ketner Angel
Email: lkangel@flash.net
Date posted: Wednesday, January 28, 1998

I AM WORKING ON THE NAME OF KETNER/KITNER, MANY OF THEM LIVED IN FRANKLIN BACK IN THE 1800'S.ANY INFO WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKING YOU, I AM LOIS KETNER ANGEL lkangel@flash.net


Surnames: HARTER, MCDANIEL, MOORE
Researcher: Ruthie Meng
Email: Twigs1991@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, January 29, 1998

Looking for any information about Laura Ann Mc Daniel and her brother (?) George Mc Daniel. What I know from 1900 Union twp, Rice Co., KS: George b. Oct 1852 in OH, mother born OH, father born OH. Laura Ann b. June 1861 m. David Oscar HARTER 12/27/1883 in Worthington, OH according to her obit. They moved to KS in Sept 1884. A sister Ica (or Oca) MOORE of Westerville, OH was still alive when she died in KS in 1942. Does anyone have any links or knowledge of this family in Franklin County? Thanks for your help. Ruthie Meng Twigs1991@aol.com


Surnames: HARTER
Researcher: Ruthie Meng
Email: Twigs1991@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, January 29, 1998

Looking for information about parents of Wm HARTER b. abt. 1803 (born either PA or VA) wife Almira b. abt. 1803 (born NH?) children Elizabeth, Hiram, Mary, George, Charity, David, Amanda and Anna A. Lived in Franklin County in 1860. Ruthie Meng Twigs1991@aol.com


Surnames: ANDREWS, MCDANIEL, MOORE
Researcher: Ruthie Meng
Email: Twigs1991@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, January 29, 1998

Ica MOORE lived in Westerville, OH in 1942. Maiden name McDANIEL from Franklin County. Sister Laura Ann McDANIEL, brother George McDANIEL. Possibly lived at home of Ira ANDREWS Norwich Township, Franklin County. Ruthie MENG Twigs1991@aol.com


Surnames: BOWMAN, DETWILER, GOULD, HARE, KAISER, LEADY, PHALOR, RIGBY, SANDYS, SINES, WINTERRINGER
Researcher: Sherry Ray
Email: sherraygen@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, January 29, 1998

29 Jan 1998: Franklin County Families: Seeking info on the following families: Christian and Barbara Anna White HARE, Marcellus and Martha Hare GOULD, Teabold and Elizabeth Hare PHALOR,John and Annalean Griffin Hare, John and Sarah Hare LEADY, Daniel and Katherine Hare DETWILER, Willian and Anna Hare SANDYS, Jacob and Ellen Swisher Hare, Daniel and Hester Hare KAISER, Henry and Rebecca Hare Phalor, John and Elsie Gease RIGBY, Harry and Katie BOWMAN, Frank and Katherine Leady WINTERRINGER, Furman and Lillie SINES. All these families lived in the Truro, Madison, Hillard Twp. Many are buried in the Silent Home Cem. Dates start in the 1850's and through the 1920 census on most of them. Christian and Barbara were the parents of the other named individuals. They came to Franklin County from PA. Am seeking any help or information on my family. Could there still be living relatives in the area? Thank you.


Surnames: ABBOTT, BRUNNER, STIDDENROTH
Researcher: Harry Cleveland
Email: harrymc@worldnet.att.net
Date posted: Friday, January 30, 1998

Interested in descendants of John BRUNNER born ca 1842. Married 22July1869 in Columbus, O. Elizabeth STIDDENROTH(born ca1847) . They were both born Hessen Darmstadt Germany.Their children: Maggie born 1870, William born 1873, George born 1875, and Charles Wilhelm born 16 Jan. 1879. All born Columbus, Ohio. Charles married Nellie Verne ABBOTT, my grandparents. Any information concerning any of these families would be appreciated. Harry Cleveland


Surnames: CAULKINS, THOMPSON
Researcher: Martha Wagele
Email: steve@emf.net
Date posted: Friday, January 30, 1998

THOMPSON, Catherine, Posted on Jan. 30, 1998 by Martha Wagele steve@emf.net. Searching for the parents of Catherine THOMPSON. She was born in 1825. Married to Christopher Ripley CAULKINS in Franklin Co. on Oct. 5, 1848. Children were Henry E., Edwin C., Abein, Mary G., Charles L., and Orril Caulkins. Catherine died in 1865.


Surnames: HAGERTY
Researcher: Jeff Lawrence
Email: JEFFSBEER@compuserve.com
Date posted: Saturday, January 31, 1998

ANNA ODEN HAGERTY: BORN IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, OH (COLUMBUS AREA POSSIBLY), BIRTH DATE UNKNOWN, DIED 14 AUG. 1944 IN PA.


Surnames: KETNER, KETTNER, KITNER
Researcher: Lois Ketner Angel
Email: lkangel@flash.net
Date posted: Saturday, January 31, 1998

I am researching the Kettner name and all of its many spellings. The Ketner's lived in the following Ohio counties: Franklin, Union, Licking, Fairfield, and serval other counties in Ohio. I am interested in any thing that can be used in a book that I am working on. I am Lois Ketner Angel lkangel@flash.net


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