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HITCHCOCK, SHELDON, BENZING, BRECKENRIDGE, STEARNS
I've been researching the HITCHCOCK line and have found that Henry
Hobart HITCHCOCK, b. 1843 Medina County, married Eleanor BRECKENRIDGE and
settled in Lorain County, on her father's farm near Grafton. I've done
everything but cross a few tee's to get ancestry back to original immigrant,
Luke HITCHCOCK of New Haven, CT. Maternal lines trace back to Mayflower.
I'd like to find Hobart's descendants to add to my GEDCOM + share information.
Old family letters indicate that the bible of Hobart's father, Daniel Bristol
HITCHCOCK, was owned by either Clarence or Willis. Hobart's children: Clarence
Pohlman HITCHCOCK b. 30 Aug. 1868 in Grafton, m. Christine (Unknown); children
Marie, Ralph, and Dorothy, maybe others. Willis NelsonSON, maybe others
but unlikely. I have a letter describing their home in 1912. I believe
I met Eleanor at her home in Grafton in 1957 - her married name could perhaps
be SHELDON or SHELTON (memory fades). Howard Hobart HITCHCOCK, b. 18 June,
1874 in Grafton, m. Della STEARNS, moved to Brunswick, buried in Medina
County, died 1933. I have no knowledge of children. Dwight Bristol HITCHCOCK,
b. 19 April 1880, m. Carrie (Unknown). No knowledge of children. I am a
descendant of Henry Hobart HITCHCOCK's sister, Mary Amelia HITCHCOCK ROSENBERRY.
Erva Hitchcox Barton
31 Dec 1998
EINIG
Paul and Maria EINIG arrived in the United States, on the Albany,
from Prussia in 1841. They were accompanied by Bartholomaus age 15 (who
married Madgalena SCHNEIDER) , John age 14 (who married Mary Kremer) ,
Emeline age 30 (can't read her married name) and Margaret age 28 (who may
have married a Baker). Thanks to this wonderful Lorain Co. site, a descendant
of John EINIG has shared wonderful information as has a descendant of Bartholomaus'
wife. Bartholomaus EINIG was a recipient of land in Florida through the
Homestead Act and so for many years my dear 81 year old mother-in-law thought
of the Einigs as Floridians. She is wondering if there are other Einig
descendants who are checking Lorain County for this name. She is waiting
patiently for a determination of the town in Germany from whence the Einigs
emigrated.
Pat Platz
31 Dec 1998
WEBER, KOEPKE, SHORT
Hi there, I'm resubmitting my query about my family; I'm looking
for more information about William WEBER, born 1876 in Vincennes, Indiana;
moved to Amherst, Lorain Co. OHIO about 1896 where he was music teacher
of the Lutheran school. He married Katherine (Catherine) KOEPKE, (b. 1876,
d. 1919 of appendicitis); and had two daughters, Mathilde (Matilda) and
Anna. Katherine's father was Karl KOEPKE, but I don't know of siblings.
Matilda married a Harland MARTIN; Anna married Herman SHORT; son of Henry
SHORT and Augusta WARDESKA. Anna and Herman had two sons, James B. (living)
and Ted R (b. 1932, d. 8/1998). Ted married Mary E. GINSBURG and had six
children. I would like any information about siblings, parents etc. of
the WEBERS, KOEPKES, and SHORTS. Thanks!
Anna (Short) Hanson
31 Dec 1998
REA, EMMONDS, SNYDER
Lucinda, her daughter and two sons, Johnston and Joseph REA, came
to America from Ireland, through Canada, and Pennsylvania. In 1820 the
brothers settled in Black River Township, Lorain County, Ohio. Johnston
REA then moved westward to Florence Township in what is now Erie County
and then to Wakeman, Huron County, Ohio. Joseph REA remained in Black River
possibly moving to Elyria or at least having purchased property there until
his death. I am seeking information on any of the following ancestors:
Johnston REA b. 1790 Co Killybane, Fermanagh, Ireland, d. Jan. 3, 1881
Wakeman, Ohio m. (last wife) Lovina (?) from Rochester, PA. who was b.
in 1802 (according to census information, d. April 4, 1884 Wakeman, Ohio.
I am also looking for a Mary E. EMMONDS listed on Johnston's daughter's
death certificate as being her mother. It also shows on another census
a Mal___ as Johnston's wife (prior to Lovina). Children of Johnston: Olive
Jane b. January 9, 1843 d. December 20, 1915 Wakeman, Ohio, m. William
John TIMBS. Children: George m. Bertha CRAWFORD, Mary m.Henry METCALF,
Ella m. John William ROCK, Alice b.1880 d. 1881, Charles m. Myrtie Estelle
FAY, Theodore b. 1841 d. October 14, 1885 Vermontville, Michigan m. Della
A. LYON from Norwalk Dec. 11, 1878 Children: Edna E. REA b. Dec. 7, 1880
d. April 28, 1900.
Joseph REA b. @1787, d. April 4, 1872 Lorain Co, Ohio m. Catherine
SNYDER in Lorain Co. May 3, 1840. Children of Joseph and Catherine: Lucinda
Margaret m. Lawrence HORN Lorain County, Ohio. Elizabeth Frank B. b. 1846
d. 1932 served in Civil War cannot find papers, not in National Archives.
Mary Cornelia Have no idea as to the name of the sister of Johnston and
Joseph REA. Any help would be appreciated.
Mary McGinnis
30 Dec 1998
BASORE, WHITCRAFT, HENNIS
Seek info on descendants of Jacob BASORE, 1831-1907, and his wife
Nancy Jane WHITCRAFT 1845-1910. Both buried Elmwood Cem., Lorain. Son Wm.
H. BASORE, b 1874, lived and ran Basore Livery in Lorain, OH. He married
a Babara HENNIS of Sheffield Twp. Need date of death/place. Daughter Effie
Goldie born 1886, died 1902 Lorain OH. There were several other siblings.
Nancy Meyers
29 Dec 1998
TAYLOR, SMYTH, CRAWFORD
Need information regarding Arthur Burt TAYLOR b April 4, 1873 d.
May 30, 1960 m. Clara SMYTH (Smith) b. 1876 d. May 15, 1965, Elyria He
lived in Elyria, Lorain Co for 63 years and was a banker at Lorain Co.
Sav & Trust. His home was at 265 Washington Ave, Elyria. His parents
were John B. TAYLOR and Clara J. CRAWFORD. who married after 1873 and possibly
lived in Lorain after 1987. Thank you.
Lisa 21
Dec 1998
FISCHER, SCHWARTZ
Mary Anna / Anna FISCHER born in Lorain Co. 1895-1896 to John I.
and Angelica FISCHER of Snow [now Jaycox] Rd. Married P. [Peter ?] SCHWARTZ,
possibly of the SCHWARTZ Road family. Died in 1924 and buried in Holy Trinity
Cemetery on Detroit Road. Parents [born Germany] and brother Leonard also
buried there. Any information/suggestion/direction gratefully accepted.
Joyce Knoch
12 Dec 1998
CALKINS, TILLOTSON
Eber D. CALKINS b. abt 1817 prob NY, d. Aug 5, 1877 Lorain Co. m.
Sophronia TILLOTSON b. Feb 22, 1821 Huntington Twp., Lorain Co., d. Apr
17, 1905 Wellington, Lorain Co. Looking for Eber D's parents and children.
May have had Alfred b. 1842; Theodore b. 1847 and Bishop b. 1853. Need
info on children: birth, death, marriages.
Thomas R. Calkins
5 Dec 1998
CALKINS, COOK, MANN
Looking for ancesters and decendants of Nathan CALKINS b. Aug 10,
1818 d. Aug 25, 1897 Camden Twp., Lorain Co., m. Nov 25, 1858 Sarah COOK.
Need info on daughter,Caroline M. CALKINS b. abt 1859 Huntington Twp.,
Lorain Co. m. about 1879 Alton Mann (b. abt 1853). Possible children: Ruby,
Bernice and Roy. Also seeking info on sons Nathan Webster CALKINS b. Apr
1863 and Horace CALKINS B. ABT 1864. Both born Huntington Twp., Lorain
Co. Thanks you!
Thomas R Calkins
5 Dec 1998
HAAG
Looking for information on Daniel HAAG and George Michael Leonard
HAAG. Daniel HAAG immigrated to Lorain County from Germany while his son
George Michael Leonard HAAG was born in Elyria, Lorain County 30 March
1858. Daniel was born 2 Apr 1825 at Reichenbach, Germany and died 17 Jan
1872 in Elyria. Any information on these families would be appreciated.
Max Haag 4 Dec
1998
EVANS, AUSTIN
Looking for Ancestry of Mary Ann EVANS, b. July 14, 1827, Oberlein(Oberlin?),
Lorain Co., OH m. December 16, 1843, Hezekiah H. AUSTIN. Mary Ann d. December
21, 1912 in Binghamton, NY.
Susan Austin
30 Nov 1998
GEDERT, RONAU
My g-grandfather, John Joseph GEDERT, emigrated between 1844-1848
and settled in Avon, Lorain Co., OH. On 28 Apr 1863 he married Magdalena
RONAU in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Avon. She had emigrated between
1856-1862. Their first 7 children were born there (on a farm, probably),
then they moved to Monclova Twp., Lucas Co., near Maumee, OH, where their
last 5 children were born. I have received information from Holy Trinity
Church as to their marriage and the children's births/baptisms, but have
had no luck in finding out exactly when either emigrated, what port from
and where they landed here. Also, I don't know Magdalena's parents names;
she was only 12 years old when she emigrated. John's (Jr.) was only 6 to
10 years old at the time he emigrated. The name may have been spelled GAEDERT.
According to my aunt, his father was born in Russia, but I have scant other
information that would necessarily help here. However, I'll enter what
I do know: John Joseph GEDERT (Sr.), b 25 Jul 1792 (Danzig, W. Prussia?
or Russia) d 08 May 1871 Avon, OH. Anna Katherina SCHMIDT b 25 Jul 1801
Kafenheim, Prausen d 28 May 1869 Avon, OH They were married about 1825
in Kafenheim, Prussia. If all 6 of their children were born there, and
I think they were, they would have emigrated after June 1845. If anyone
can help find answers to my questions, I'd sure appreciate it. The emigration
part has been a dead end for us. Please email me at with your reply.
Virginia Wysong
28 Nov 1998
MCGEE, HARRINGTON, HERNDON, HALL
I would appreciate any assistance in tracing my grandparents (both
paternal and maternal). The names are: Alexander and Mary MCGEE and James
and Rebecca HARRINGTON (also known as HERNDON). Both grandfathers were
former slaves. James HARRINGTON served in the US Colored Troops where he
was known as James HERNDON. He married Rebecca HALL in Oberlin. Alexander
and Mary MCGEE came to Oberlin from Cleveland. They were among the founders
of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Oberlin. James HARRINGTON (HERNDON) was
a slave in North Carolina. I do not know the original place of birth of
my other grandparents. James HARRINGTON came to Oberlin between 1865 and
1880. The MCGEE family came to Oberlin in the 1880'a. Any assistance would
be greatly appreciated.
Carolyn Proctor
23 Nov 1998
TAYLOR, TURNER
Seeking information on the following families: 1. Arthur Burt TAYLOR
& Clara S. (Hoern?) b. 1876 d. May 15, 1965 Elyria, Lorain Co. OH 2.
Gertrude Crawford TAYLOR b. 1908 Elyria, Lorain Co. OH married George Glen
TURNER b. 1910 Sandusky, Erie Co. OH This family lived in Elyria until
the 1950's and attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Elyria.
Lisa 20
Nov 1998
BALDERSON
Searching for information on my G Grandparents, Benjamin & Mary
A BALDERSON.
I believe they lived in Avon Twp some time between 1840 to 1868
when they moved to MI. They had children, Fredrick W. b 1859, Horace K.
b1862, George J B 1867 , Edward A b 1868, & Mary L b 1870. Any information
very much appreciated.
Richard Barnes
13 Nov 1998
HALL, HITCHCOCK
Barbara HALL married a Peter HITCHCOK 11 Mar 1853 in Lorain Co Ohio.
Born about 1830 place unknown: Barabara HALL was my GGrandmother. I have
been searching for her parents. Barabar HALL HITCHCOCK died in Erie Co
Oh. 18 June 1860 and is buried in Maple Grove cementery. I wait your reply.
John Gunder 10 Nov
1998
STRICKLAND, KOONTZ, HOBBS
Would like to share information with anyone who has knowledge of
a William Riley STRICKLAND who was supposedly born 24 Aug 1837 in Lorain,
Lorain co OHio ( father Nathan STRICKLAND b. in PA & mother Mary KOONTZ
who supposedly was b.& then died in Lorain, Lorain co OHio. By the
1850 census, Nathan STRICKLAND was married a 2nd time to a Drucilla HOBBS
and they were living in Linn co Iowa.
rrose
6 Nov 1998
ALLSOP
Looking for any information on the ALLSOP families that lived and
still lives in So. Amherst?
Rick Tucker,
29 Oct 1998
SCHIEFERSTEIN
Looking for any information on a Andrew SCHIEFERSTEIN who emigrated
from Germany in 1911 and lived in Amherst. He married Alma (last name unknown)
in 1919.
Rick Tucker,
29 Oct 1998
HARRINGTON, MCNEIL
I am looking for information on my gg grandmother Mary HARRINGTON.
Mary was born 6-7-1838 in Lorain County, OH. She is the daughter of John
and Elizabeth MCNEIL-HARRINGTON. I think there are at least 5 other siblings:
Ozro, Alvina, Alonzo, Sylvia A., and Elizabeth A. Any information will
be appreciated.
Chicknden,
30 Oct 1998
DAGUE, ARCHER, BUFFHAM, SMITH, SWINEHART,
SWIHART,
HARSH, ARNOLD
I would like to be in touch with others seeking information for
the above families. I am also seeking information about Maria or Mariah
SMITH DAGUE who married Frederick DAGUE. Her parents were Jeremiah SMITH
& Rowena or Regina ARNOLD SMITH originally from Berks Co., PA. Jeremiah
died in Stark Co., OH, but Rowena or Regina ARNOLD SMITH is buried in Penfield,
Lorain Co. with her daughter Mariah or Maria SMITH DAGUE and other DAGUE
family members. They were members of the Black River Brethren Church in
Chatham.
Cathy Martin, 28
Oct 1998
EAMES, ONSTEIN, ONSTINE
I am researching Theodore EAMES b. 1825 NY (He usually went by T.J.)
He married 1850 Lorain Co. OH, Emmaline/Emmeline ONSTEIN or ONSTINE b.
1832 in Lorain Co., OH. Their children were Havilah Henry, Olivia, Friend
Marshall, Glen Dennis, Frank Gaylord, Percival Floyd, and Eugene Jackson
Willis. T. J. was listed in the 1860 Fillmore Co, MN census as a farmer.
A letter I possess from his grandaughter, Jessie Eugenia Eames, states
that he served in the first legislature of the state of MN. He died of
stomach cancer at the age of 44 while living in TX. His wife and children
moved from MN>TX>NE>MN where they had a strawberry farm in Canton. If This
sounds familiar to you, please contact me: Leanne Wiese, 3534 Butcher Dr.,
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Leanne Wiese, 27 Oct
1998
WILSON, SIMMONDS
Seeking info re: WILSON, John G.,born 1806.Resided in Lorain County
about 1830. Birthplace, England. Married 12/19/1834, Jane SIMMONDS, born
1804.He died 7/15/1893.She died 10/1/1901. Children: Arah J.: born 4/16/1837
married Joseph John Jameson. Elizabeth: born 5/1839. Taught school in Avon,
OH. Unmarried. John, Jr.:born 9/18/1842-died 12/18/1845. Steven: born 10/6/1844
married Martha PHELPS Children: Elsie, Bertice, Clyde. WILSON family owned
farm on Avon-Belden Road, Avon, OH. JOHN'S father, William, names John,
Thomas, Willtiam, Jr., Jane CARR and Rebecca COLLES in 1853 will. Betty
Murray, 12 Fox Run Road, Amherst, N.H. 03031
Betty Murray,
27 Oct 1998
BAKER, STANDEN
Who was Mrs. ? BAKER, mother of Frances (Baker) STANDEN, (1821-1889),
wife of Timothy STANDEN (1819-1882)? Obit in 13 Sep 1877 Elyria Constitution
says "mother of Mrs. Standen, died at Standen home on Sugar Ridge" (Lorain
County). Known children of Mrs. ? Baker: Frances (wife of Timothy STANDEN,
Thomas, Will, Julia (wife of Charles STANDEN), Emily (wife of Amos MAXTED).
Robert & Mariam Standen,
22 Oct 1998
ROWE, WELLMAN
I am seeking information on Joseph ROWE and his wife Rebecca WELLMAN
who were married in Henrietta Lorain OH 8-22-1841. They lived in this area
until about 1848 when they are living in Barry MI and then on to Danby,
Ionia Coutny MI. The WELLMAN family lived in the Lorain area as well as
Shelby (Russia is the city?) and also Heartland, Huron OH. Rebecca's parents
were Samuel and Rebecca Tyler WELLMAN and grandparents were Abraham and
Rebecca Pearson WELLMAN. Rebecca's brother was Chauncey Remington WELLMAN
who I have quite a lot of nformation on but can always use more!!! Abraham
and Rebecca died on "Henrietta Hill" I have Shelby but also Lorain for
this location. Any information on these families is greatly appreciated!!
Sally
Sally, 20
Oct 1998
KIENZIK, LUCZYNSKI
I'm looking for the surnames KIENZIK, Frank. Resided in Lorain Co
OH. His daughter was Marcella KIENZIK born Jun 18 1907. I heard she was
raised with a family by the last name of LUCZYNSKI. I think she came to
America with this family. She married Walter DURKIEWICZ when she was in
Chicago She died April 18 1962 at Little Company Mary Hospital in Evergreen
Park IL. If anyone can help me in anyway, I really thank them.
Lynn Kulhanek,
10 Oct 1998
RENOUARD, HOWK, JOHNSON
Mary RENOUARD was born 23 april 1833 In Penfield, Lorain County,
Ohio. She married William HOWK 5 Sept 1855. He died in the Battle of the
Wilderness 17 May 1864. She then married 2ND John JOHNSON, 9 nov 1868.
I believe she had a couple children from her first marriage and she had
one child Eva, from her marriage to John Johnson. Eva married Nelson WORTHINGTON
16 Sept 1890. I'm looking for more information on the RENOUARD and HOWK
families. Any help or suggestions reatly appreciated.
Jan Brocksieker,
9 Oct 1998
TRAVERSE, LOVIS
Searching for any information on TRAVERSEs in Lorain County in the
early 1800's. My ancestor was a Robert TRAVERSE who married a LOVIS (or
Lovey, Lovice or Lovina) whose maiden name is still unknown.
Ross Traverse,
5 Oct 1998
FILLMORE, BARBKNECHT
Am looking for anyone doing research on children of Henry FILLMORE
and Matie SANDERS: Conrad FILLMORE b November 1, 1865 d Oct 3, 1942; William
FILLMORE b May 1, 1861 d May 10, 1922, married Amelia BARBKNECHT; Anna
Christine FILLMORE b May 21, 1872, married Ernest W. BARBKNECHT. They were
born in Ottawa County, Ohio. The family moved to Elyria, Lorain Co OH.
Conrad had the following children: Anna K. born Aug 11, 1895; Elizabeth
born August 1896; Carl born March 1899; George born 1801 and Raymond born
1906. Will exchange info.
Margie Shinn ,
6 Oct 1998
HEATH, McCONNELL, VILES, SMITH
Looking for info on family of Squire HEATH and Abigail SMITH (both
born 1790-1800). They came with five boys and two girls from St. Lawrence
Co., NY and settled in Camden, Lorain Co., OH in 1834. I am descended from
their daughter Fidelia Correna HEATH (b.1827) who married William Wallace
McCONNELL. Fidelia died in 1894 in Grafton, Lorain Co. Fidelia's sister
Dorlisca HEATH (b.1823) married William VILES and died in Oberlin, Lorain
Co. Thanks, Jeff.
Jeff Darlington,
1 Oct 1998
SHORT, WARDESKA, KOEPKE, WEBER, BLOOM, SMITH
Searching for more information on a Henry SHORT, married an Augusta
WARDESKA before 1896... Had son Herman Albert Short b. 2/12/1896. Herman
had sister Thelma, married name BLOOM; also a sister Gertrude, married
name SMITH... Herman married an Anna Marie WEBER, parents William and Catherine
KOEPKE. Herman and Anna had two sons: James B. b. 1920; and Ted R. b. 1932.
Any information would be helpful. Family was in Lorain Co; either Amherst
or Elyria. Snail mail to Anna Hanson, 5627 S Junett St, Tacoma, WA, 98409.
Anna Hanson,
1 Oct 1998
SCHEELE, SCHMAUCH
I am looking for any SCHEELE or SCHMAUCH that would have been living in
the Amherst area in the mid 1800's. I know of a Friedrick Scheele who was
married to a Catharine Schmauch in 1855. I have information on this family
that dates back to the early 1800's. I believe that there were several
brothers and a sister that came from Germany. Please let me know if you
have any information on this family.
Rick Tucker,
26 Sep 1998
PARKS
PARKS, Roland and his wife Hannah MILLS came to Wellington, Lorain,
OH by 1835. Trying to verify and locate them with family in records. Children:
Lorenzo D. PARKS born 1830 in NY; George Alfonzo PARKS born 8 Jan 1835
Wellington, Lorain, OH; Rosolvo H. PARKS born 1837 in OH; Mary Annette
PARKS born 1839 OH; Hulda L. PARKS born ? OH; Hiram PARKS born 1852 OH;
Chester R. PARKS born 1856 OH Any help is appreciated, Thank you.
June Marcus,
19 Sep 1998
ROBERTSON. MCQUEEN
Looking for my grandfather's first cousin's family. He may have
been born in either Lorain Co. or Midlothian, SCT. He went by the name
of Jack. As per oral history, he had 2 girls: Betty and Mary and married
Winifred ?. Have pic of him and my grandfather, William Jack McQUEEN taken
in Franklin, Crawford County, KS. Any ideas???? Would love to have contact
with family again. I remember they visited Kansas several times when I
was young 1960's.
Robin Sloan,
19 Sep 1998
ALEXANDER, DAFTER
Searching for ancestors/descendants of Samuel ALEXANDER, born 5
Apr 1806, Broad Blunsdon, England, died 15 Jan 1886, Eaton Township, Lorain
County. Supposed half-brother of Elizabeth GASSER (1800-1882, married Emanuel
STEVENS) and Eleanor GASSER (1789-?, married Moses DAFTER). Immigrated
to St. Lawrence County, NY in 1835, removed to Lorain County, OH in 1840.
Wife Sarah FRANKUM (or possibly ELBRO), born 29 Jan 1804, England, died
5 Apr 1883, Lorain County. Children include Martha (1827-?, married MARTIN),
Samuel Jr. (1829-1920), Albert (c1831-?), Anna M. (1833-1907, married William
M. LAWSON), Sophia (1835-?, warried WALLACE), John W. (1836-1908) and Job
(1841-1922). Family members resided in Carlisle, Grafton and Eaton Townships,
and are buried in Butternut Ridge Cemetery. Don Labaj, 295 Austin St.,
Berea, OH 44017-2116.
Don Labaj,
18 Sep 1998
COOK
I am searching for the parents of: Theodore Leonard COOK;His death
cert.says he was born in ELYRIA,LORAIN CO,OH. May 14,1865,father unknown,mother:LOUISA
COOK from Hamburg,Germany. Marriage date and location unknown. One older
brother, Andrew, at that time(1865). Census reports says the father was
from Canada and spoke English and French. Apparently the father died about
1868 in CLEVELAND,CUYAHOGA CO as a a younger son, Louis was only one year
old at the time.(1870).Thank you, Leonard T. Cook, 1013 Illnois Ave.,
Lynn Haven FL 32444
Leonard T Cook,
16 Sep 1998
KELLOGG, STORY
Searching for descendants of William KELLOGG and wife Thursa STORY
who raised 7 sons in Green Twp. Scioto Co. OH. Two of the sons moved to
the Elyria, OH. area in Lorain Co. OH. Time: about 1880-1890. One son's
name was William Ralph KELLOGG. Would appreciate hearing from anyone researching
these families. Will gladly share information.
Nancy C Adkins,
14 Sep 1998
ERBSKORN
Searching for any info on Clara ERBSKORN, died 19 Dec 1916 in Lorain
County.
Ralph Erbskorn,
11 Sep 1998
LAWSON
Hi, my name is Larry Lawson. My grandfather Frank LAWSON died in
the 1920's, I had thought in the Kenmore, Ohio area (Akron suburb) He was
a law enforcement officer in Elyria and Lorain county I believe. He died
40 years before I was born. My father is also passed away and I'm attempting
to find out more about my grandfather as I am also a law enforcement officer
in Florida. The information I have is very sketchy but I believe he was
an Elyria Police Officer and a Lorain Co. Deputy Sheriff. He supposedly
died from wounds in the line of duty. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for any help.
Lawrence Lawson,
4 Sep 1998
CANFIELD, MORGAN
Emmett CANFIELD married Rachel MORGAN Sept. 16, 1872, Lorain Co,
Ohio. Rachael died Nov. 22, 1875 , buried in Butternut Cemetery. I am looking
for Canfields living in or near the area of Grafton where Rachael was living
at the time of her death. Rachael was the daughter of David MORGAN. Emmett
returned to Cattaraugus Co Ny with a son, Charles R. CANFIELD. Am trying
to determine why Emmett was in Ohio at that time.
Marilyn Canfield,
3 Sep 1998
BROWN, MAPLE
Hi--I have an Alfred T BROWN who was born in Rochester, NY, 1835
but married Sarah MAPLE in Elyria 2/15/1862. He later fought in the war
and returned to Elyria. He and Sarah moved to Cleveland and remained there
until their deaths in 1908. They had two living daughters, Minnie and Ida,
though she stated that she had born 8 children in the 1900 census. I have
never been able to locate Alfred's parents. Perhaps they moved to Ohio
as a family early on? Also would be interested in any of the other 6 children
Sarah had. I know some information about Sarah's family, but would love
any more. Her parents, Thomas and Sarah MAPLE, emigrated from England about
1841 and had 9 children. Thank you for any assistance! Debbie in California
Debbie, 26
Aug 1998
JOHNSON, MOON
JOHNSON, Jethro b. 12/1/1820 m. 7/1/1842 Oberlin, Ohio to: MOON,
Abigail A. (possibly Angeline) b. 3/24/1825. Jethro JOHNSON's father was
Joshua JOHNSON and mother Experience TIBBALS. Abigail MOON's father was
Joseph MOON of Vermont and mother Mary LEET of Massachusetts. Jethro JOHNSON
and Abigail MOON had a son: Charles Mills JOHNSON b. 1860 m. 9/10/1888
d. 11/2/1940 Jethro JOHNSON's brother was Didymus JOHNSON b. 3/27/1818
m. 12/20/1860 in La Grange, Ohio to Lovantia Hastings b. 8/4/1830 Jefferson
County, New York.
Keith Butler, 26
Aug 1998
RICE
I am trying to locate descendents of Frederick William RICE, who
came to the USA from Germany with his parents an a brother named Barnhart
RICE (my ancestor). We have information that one of Frederick's great grandchildren
lived in Oberlin, Ohio in Lorain County about 1920. This descendent's name
is shown in my Rice Family History booklet as a Mr. T. J. RICE. We know
very little about Frederick William RICE and his descendents and I am trying
to find currently living descendents and build the lineage into our RICE
line, the descendents of Barnhart RICE, Frederick's brother.
Gary Rice, 23
Aug 1998
SPAULDING
I am looking for the Mrs. Spaulding referred to in the following
diary entry: "Aug. 20, 1930: (We attended) the Wright reunion held at the
home of O. D. Smythe at Homer. Mrs. Smythe is Emory Wright's daughter.
She has a sister, MRS. SPAULDING of Oberlin, who says she has information
to secure D.A.R. membership through Simeon Wright, Sr."
This Mrs. Spaulding would probably be a descendant of Simeon Wright
and Susannah Abbott who emigrated to Licking County, Ohio in 1816. They
had nine children who survived to adulthood: Seth born January 22, 1792;
Hiram born July 25, 1802; Sallie Wright born July 05, 1805; Wait born July
20, 1807; Robert P. born August 26, 1809; Polly born April 05, 1813; Martha
born May 03, 1815; James N. born February 20, 1818; Anna M. born March
11, 1821 and died 1901, married Joseph Ludlow Denman.
Margaret Bowman, 23
Aug 1998
LABAR
I am looking for any information on the surname LABAR. George LABAR
migrated to Ohio in the late 1800"s and a George LABAR is listed for Elyria,
Ohio b.1887, d.1965 possibly a son of the g.g.uncle that was born in Pike
County, PA father Peter b. 1823 and mother Abigail SCHUYLER b.1822 a son
George was b. cir.1854 and lived in Ohio. Any info would be appreciated.
Alice Scott, 22
Aug 1998
BABBITT
Searching for information about William BABBITT (b Massachusetts
1802) and his wife, Mary ?, who lived in Lorain County ca 1830-1840. They
were founding members of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Elyria in April
1837. Dau Caroline was born in Lorain Co. 21 Apr 1835. May have been another
dau Jane. Caroline d 1911 and is buried in Marmaton, KS. She and Jane both
married brothers, David & Horatio Knowles respectively. Many thanks.
Ellen Bisson, 18
Aug 1998
PORTER, WALLACE
Looking for George W. PORTER and Martha WALLACE who were mar. 30
Apr 1862, in Elyria, Loraine Co., OH. Have copy of their marriage license
but need birth and death info and names of their parents.
Eileen Worthington, 16
Aug 1998
STICKNEY, GOLDSMITH, MOON, CHENEY
Husband's grandmother was MARTHA STICKNEY dau of SIDNEY ALBIN STICKNEY
b. 10-29-1830 d. 10-29-1917 m. 7-4-1852 JULIA MARGARET GOLDSMITH from Vermilion.
Need information on Julia's line - have some older information but nothing
to place her. SIDNEY ALBIN was the son of ALBIN STICKNEY b. 11-29-1786
in Cornwall VT d. 2-7-1867 Avon, OH m. (no date) CLARISSA MOON d 5-3-1866
Avon OH. May be the dau of Joseph Moon 1800-1878 and Mary Ann Leet(e) b.
1806. Have extensive STICKNEY information going back to Rowley Massachusetts
in 1650. Some goes back to England. Martha Stickney m. Charles Edward CHENEY
b. 3-10-1865 in Bethel, MI and d 2-16-1952 in Elyria.
Margaret Lance Cheney, 15
Aug 1998
HOLCOMB, TIFF, PIKE
Seeking information regarding parents of Wardsey Searle HOLCOMB.
Supposedly born on 6 Jan 1827 in Lorain Co., Ohio. Wardsey Searle died
in Hancock, Leola Twnshp, WI on 7 Sep 1903. Wardsey listed on 1850 census
for Jefferson Co., WI. One family source has parents as Loami (Laomi) and
Patience (TIFF), second source has parents as George Washington and Phebe
(PIKE) HOLCOMB of Perry Co., Ohio, with Wardsey's place of birth as Perry
Co.
Carole Holcomb, 14
Aug 1998
KORDELESKI, KORDELSKI, BLANK
I am researching the KORDELESKI's that lived in Lorain County. Andrew
Kordeleski was the first to immigrate to the area. He stopped off in Pennsylvania
before heading to Pennfield Township. He was living in Lorain (was called
Sheffield Township at that time) by the 1910 census. He had 7 children,
Casimir, Ben, Mike, Jane, Florence, Andy and Walter. He was married to
Martha BLANK who's parents resided in Lorain County too. Martha BLANK's
parents were Mike and Frances BLANK. (The name was originally spelled BLAZEJCZEK)
In the 1920 census, there were two children living with Mike and Frances
BLANK, Anna and Jennie. I would like to find out what happened to these
two girls. Also, Frances BLANK's obit states she is survived by 7 children.
The only ones I know of are Martha, Anna and Jennie. Next came Andrew's
brother Ignatius (Ignatz) in 1903. In 1912 came a third brother, Walter
and a nephew, Mike. I have been told there was a sister who immigrated
also, but I am unable to find any proof of her at this time. I would like
to find out more about the sister if at all possible. I want to find the
names of all of Mike's children, and anything about his first wife, Bertha
Plato. Also, I would like to find out what happened to Ignatz daughters,
Frances, Helen and Anna. I have them in the 1920 census, but nothing after
that.
Michele Kordeleski,
8 Aug 1998
PADLEY
I am interested in locating information on any of the PADLEY family
members, especially if any are living or lived in Lorain County or surrounding
counties. John and Letitia HILL PADLEY came to America in 1852 from Lincolnshire,
England and moved to Sheffield in 1856. I know they had at least one child,
Ettie Letitia (PADLEY) JONES (born June 26, 1852 in Lincolnshire, died
May 21, 1930, buried in Elyria Ridgelawn Cemetery). Ettie married Charles
Augustus JONES on Dec. 27, 1873 in Sandusky. (Charles - born on Sept 23,
1849 in East Cleveland, moved to Elyria in 1872, contractor and builder
in Lorain County and Sandusky). The above information was also listed in
my 1916 editions of, "A Standard History of Lorain County Ohio". I believe
Hilla E. (PADLEY) VINCENT (born June 27, 1857, died 1933, buried at Elyria
Ridgelawn Cemetery) may be a sister of Ettie Letitia (PADLEY) JONES, my
GG grandmother. Hilla married Karl W. VINCENT (born April 25, 1852, died
Nov. 9, 1958, buried at Elyria Ridgelawn Cemetery). I have a birthday book
from Hilla (Padley) Vincent's unmarried daughter, Hattie VINCENT, who was
known to be a cousin of my grandmother, Letitia (Tish) Mayhe JONES PFAFF.
My book lists births and some deaths of 25 Padley's. I have not verified
the connections of many of these. I especially would like to find out if
any of these Padleys are other children of Letetia and John PADLEY. Thank
you. Sandy (Letitia Stone) Strong, 136 Meadow Drive, Elyria, Ohio 44035.
Sandy Strong, 3
Aug 1998
CASE
Seeking information on the following CASE families: Homer CASE who
married on June 06,1855 to Mary SHERWOOD, John A. CASE who married on Aug.11,
1852 to Cynthia Ann WELTON, Nancy CASE, wife of Lewis RICE, and Jeremiah
CASE, who was married to Hepsibeth(no maiden name know). Also who was Sally
CASE who purchased land on April 14,1853 from a Luther HAISTON. Betsy CASE
who sold land to Charles SUTLIFF on May 26, 1860 and last a Mariah M. CASE
who sold land to Charles B. SUTLIFF. All the above names are working with
the same 20 acres in Carlisle twp. Lorain Co. OH--John A. CASE and wife
Cynthia Ann WELTON Case are my husband's great-great grandparents.
Charlotte Dumont
27 Jul 1998
ROGERS, SMITH
I'm looking for information on my ggg-grandparents, who were from
Penfield, Lorain Co, OH. My ggg-grandfather, William A. ROGERS, who was
Welsh, was born 6-11-1811 and lived in Penfield. I don't know anything
about his parents. His first wife was Lorenda SMITH, who was born about
1811 and died in 1842 in Penfield. They were Baptist farmers. They had
7 children, among them William Earl, Emily and George. William A. ROGERS
remarried and had 4 more children. The family later moved to Tama Co, IA.
I would appreciate it if anyone can shed some light on this family! Thanks,
Linda Chickering, 527 Vine St, Reedsburg, WI 53959
Linda Chickering
26 Jul 1998
DORENCOTT
DORENKOTT, Elizabeth (nee FOECKING) b 10 Apr 1869 Suedlohn, Germany,
south of Ahaus, Germany, near Dutch border, east of Arnhem, Netherlands;
m 3 Sep 1890 Cleveland, Ohio (Record of Publicaton of Bans, vol 35 pg 519,
"The State of Ohio, Cuyahoga County), sp DORENKOTT, John J., b 1867/1868
Ahaus, Germany, d 25 May 1952 Cleveland, Ohio need date of death &
newspaper death notice, probably residing Vermilion, OH; sp newspaper death
notice "Cleveland Necrology File" [ roll 118 ( 1951-1975 ) Cleveland Public
Library ( F 490.c55 ), 501 Superior Ave Cleveland, Ohio "DORENKOTT, JOHN
J., beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Foecking), father of Mrs. Clara Hones,
Mrs. Cecelia Dister, Mrs. Helen Dorsey, Mrs. Hilda Aerni, and the late
Mrs. Agnes May; grandfather and great grandfather. Sunday, May 25, 1952.
Friends May call at McGorray Bros. Lakewood Home, 14133 Detroit Ave. Funeral
Wednesday, May 28, St, Ignatius Church at 9 a.m." p?, Cleveland Press,
May 27, 1952.
Paul Studly, 12911 Lynn Dr, Chesterland, OH 44026-3036
Paul Studly
25 Jul 1998
TITUS, WARNER
Reuben W. TITUS b 1844 LORAIN Co. d May 22, 1888 buried Hockman
Cemetary, McClure, OH. Soldier (Flag Bearer) Civil War 65th Reg. Married
Dec. 27 1866 Mary Lucinda WARNER. Looking for any ancestral/family (including
siblings) information.
Carol Wilcox Clever
22 Jul 1998
CASE, WELTON
I am searching for my husbands great-greatgrand parents; John A.
CASE and Cynthia Ann WELTON, who married on 11-Aug-1852 in Lorain Co. OH.Who
are their parents? I have them listed in the land records, along with other
Case's, are these his parents, or brothers and sister? These are from the
Grantee and Grantor Indexes, from 1853 through 1855. In 1860 and 1862,
same records I find other Cases, are they part of the same family? Thanks.
Char Dumont
21 Jul 1998
BUNCE, BARBER
Searching for family of Edwin Satterly BUNCE b. 1819 Chautauqua
Co., NY married Emily BARBER b. 18154 CT on 15 April 1845 in Lorain Co.,
OH. At the time of their marriage he was living in Brighton and she in
Ridgeville. They moved on to Wisconsin where he was a circuit rider for
the Methodist Church.
Joyce Witt
18 Jul 1998
FOWLE, GARDINER
Sarah FOWLE, birthdate unknown, married John C. Munsinger in Oberlin,
Lorain County, 4 July 1840. After the birth of their fourth child, Mary,
Sarah died on 27 September 1849, in Russia Township. Family history gives
her parents names as Godfrey FOWLE and Sarah GARDINER. I have information
on her descendants, am seeking information on her parents and any siblings.
Donald L Boyd
11 Jul 1998
MOCSNY
My grandfather Steven MOCSNY, born 31Dec 1896, came to Elyria, OH,
as a boy from Slovakia (then Austria-Hungary). This would have been around
1910. In 1915, he was naturalized as a citizen with his parents Andrew
(or Androv) MOCSNY and mother Mary (maiden name GARAY). I am seeking information
about his parents. They resided at 354 Vulcan in Elyria at the time of
the naturalization. I have every reason to believe that they stayed in
Elyria the rest of their lives, even though my grandfather moved to CA.
Thanks you.
Susan Mocsny Baker
9 Jul 1998
DENISON
DENISON, Johnathan born ab. 1783 in Va. died 12-03-1853 in Benton
Co. Ia, other sp: Nancy, Ch: Katherine, Mary, Satrah, Jacob, Lewis, Honsthan,
and James Madison There is a Steele Family history with Denison information
by Mrs Tom Thornes of Toledo, I believe she was an Ingraham. Thanks
Jean Nichols
6 Jul 1998
PAULINE
I am seeking information on my great-grandfather. His name was Chauncey
PAULINE and was born in Cleveland. We believe that he lived west of there
in the 1880's & 90's, perhaps in Lorain County. He married Rosa Arvesta
BAIR and had two children, Clare Elton PAULINE b. 1894 & Rosa June
PAULINE b. unknown. Please contact me if you have any knowledge or records
of the above mentioned PAULINE'S. Thank-you, Dale G. Pauline, Pensacola,
Fl
Dale G Pauline
5 Jul 1998
SUTTON, BAYLES
Looking for parents and children's family of SUTTON, Nelson and
his children: William, Ernest/Earnest, Otto and Edith E SUTTON. Nelson
SUTTON 25 Dec 1818 (listed as coming from New York to Vermilion OH) m 1850
Nov 22, 1850 Henrietta Twp. Lorain co OHIO to Amelia BAYLES (born in Jan
29, 1832/36 Mentz NY - I have her family connections) and he died in Mar
11, 1899 in OHIO (Vermilion TWP- I have photo of site). Their SUTTON children
were: (1st child) Cyrus David SUTTON b: Henrietta Twp; Lorain Co. OHIO
Aug 1, 1853- d:1931 - MI m1:1894 Ella B Fuller 1877 & m2: 1894 to Luscetta
MOTT-my ggrandmother). This man moved to Michigan and is the line that
I have; (2nd child) William W SUTTON b:Sept, 1854/7 Henrietta Twp; Lorain
Co; OHIO d:1917 in Florence OH m: Anna CHASE; (3rd child) Ernest SUTTON
b:1853 OH - note in San Diego age 73 - 1931 m:?; (4th child) Otto D/(Bayles?)
SUTTON b: 1862/4 d: Vermilion, age 78 in 1940 Vermilion, Maple Grove Cemetary,
Vermilion twp, Lorain Co, OHIO m:Mattie E. FAULKNER ; (5th child) Edith
E SUTTON b:April 4, 1868 Vermilion, Erie Co. Ohio d: May 5, 1953 Cherry
Rd; Vemilion, OHIO- buried Maple Grove Cemetary; Vermilion OHIO age 85
m:Jan 5, 1890 Vermilion Twp to Elbert WELCH (Elbert is known as a one-time
mayor of Vermilion? OH). I am researching SUTTON. I am related to Cyrus
SUTTON - I have his entire line to present (Cyrus was the only one of the
Sutton children to move to Michigan; the others seemed to stay in OHIO?
as far as any in my family one knows). Nelson and wife Amelia Bayles SUTTON
are buried in Huron Mapel Crove Cemetary; Cemetery. There is also a George
Nelson SUTTON that married an Arcelia buried near by. -THANK YOU FOR ANY
HELP- Cheryl Sutton-Caperon, 6333 Pacific ave., suite 522, Stockton CA
95207
Cheryl Caperon
2 Jul 1998
CARROLL
I am looking for information for Patrick CARROLL. He was born in
Lorain Co. about 1853. His parents were Richard CARROLL and Mary CHESTER.
RaNay Lentsch
25 Jun 1998
WEBER, MYERS
Searching for information on parents and siblings of ANNA MARIA
WEBER who married JOSEPH MYERS in Elyria OH at St. Mary's Catholic Church
in 1874 and died in 1885. Possible relatives are EVA WEBER and MARGARITA
WEBER. No other information is known about her.
Karen Kalter
26 Jun 1998
VINCENT
Searching for dates and places of death and burial of John Jackson
VINCENT of Lagrange who supposedly died there in 1877, and of his father
Charles VINCENT born about 1771.
Douglas V. Smith
25 May 1998
JONES, WRIGHT, PAINE
In Oberlin, Lorain County Ohio Sept 29. 1963 AUREL E. JONES died.
My family records show AUREL E. JONES born Nov. 28, 1891 daughter of ELIZABETH
ELLSWORTH WRIGHT b. Mar 28, 1864 and WILLIAM H. JONES b. Dec 24, 1860 d.
May 11, 1920. I am related to ELIZABETH WRIGHT. I am interested because
my mother, myself and my daughter have all inherited the name AUREL which
came through the PAINE family. I have more information to share.
Sandra Aurel LaCoe
22 May 1998
WALLHEAD
Elyria was home to two generations of William Wallheads, both of
whom owned Brick Manufactories. The elder William Wallhead was in business
on East River Street as early as 1896, and possibly earlier. The younger
Mr Wallhead operated on West River Street, at the intersection of Infirmary
Road, in the early 1900's, including at least 1910 through 1920. In exchange
for information on these two Brick-Making Establishments [not including
the Elyria City Directories], I will do U.S. Census lookups at the Western
Reserve Historical Society Library, which I visit at least once a week.
The kind of details I hope to garner are: when each factory opened and
went out of business, number of employees [and their names, if possible],
and hiring practices. Thank you.
Randall Cooper
16 May 1998
BENDES, BENDIS, VARGO,
VARGA, OROZ
Searching for BENDES family ties. Family known to be in Lorain County,
OH in 1910. Possibly there from 1905 to 1914 before moving on to Shiawassee
County, Michigan. Searching for PETER BENDES and wife, MARY VARGO/VARGA.
PETER b. 16 Jun 1876 in Hungary, d. 11 Jun 1939 in Chesaning,Saginaw Co,MI.
m. MARY VARGO/VARGA about 1906 in LORAIN CO., OH. MARY VARGO/VARGA b. in
Hungary 22 dec 1882. Children: LAWRENCE (b. 21 Jan 1908 in Lorain Co,OH);
JOHN CLARENCE (b. 11 Aug 1909) in Lorain Co,OH); HELEN (b. 16 apr 1913
in MI); STEVEN J. (b. 13 feb 1915 in MI); FRANK (b. 16 Nov 1916 in MI);
ANDREW GEORGE (b. 19 feb 1918 in St. Johns, Clinton Co., MI). PETER BENDES
also had brother, STEVE ALOIS BENDES b. 9 dec 1888 in Hungary, d. 11 oct
1952 in Franklin, Sussex Co,NJ. STEVE m. HELEN OROZ in Lorain Co, OH on
16 Jul 1912.
Barbara Potter Lamphere
11 May 1998
CLOVE
Looking for information about the CLOVE family. My great great great
grandmother Marinda CLOVE married Dr. Adam BURGE in Lorain county, Ohio
on Dec. 10, 1829. Together they had a daughter, Mary Marinda BURGE, who
was born September, 1831 in Lorain County. Marinda (CLOVE) BURGE died in
1833 when her daughter was only 16 months old.
Walt Tucker
4 May 1998
BURGE
Looking for information about Dr. Adam BURGE or his parents. Adam
BURGE married Marinda CLOVE in Lorain County, Ohio on December 10, 1829.
Together they had a daughter Mary Marinda BURGE on September, 1831, also
in Lorain county. Marinda (CLOVIS) BURGE died in 1833 and Adam BURGE might
have remarried.
Walt Tucker
4 May 1998
BURGE
Looking for information about Dr. Adam BURGE, who resided in Sullivan
in Lorain county in 1831. Married to Marinda ??? Daughter was Mary Marinda
BURGE, born September 15, 1831. Mother of Mary Marinda BURGE died in 1833,
and Mary Marinda went to live with the family of Rev. Henry R. FERRIS.
Walt Tucker
4 May 1998
BOARDMAN
Seeking information concerning BOARDMAN family. Ancestor Henry R.
BOARDMAN was born in Oberlin, Lorain County, Ohio on January 13, 1840,
later migrated to Wisconsin and enlisted in 2nd Wis. Cav during Civil War.
Seek to ascertain identity of parents of Henry R. BOARDMAN. Thanks, Daniel
L. Smith, 10075 Goodman Drive, Overland Park, KS 66212
Daniel L Smith
3 May 1998
PRESLAR
I am interested in the PRESLAR family who maintained the Oberlin
College farm in the l890" I am unable to find their surname anywhere in
the Ohio sites I have surveyed. I would like to find their current relatives
in the Ohio area. Leander Cole and his wife Ermina ran the farm, and two
of their children stayed in the area. One was a son, Charles Finney PRESLAR,
and the other a daughter, Angie, who later married John STEINER of Wakeman.
I would appreciate any information you can send me.
F P Lauer
2 May 1998
BRAY, GRANT, FULLER
Searching for Henry Alfred BRAY, who, along with his
wife JANE FULLER, lived in Lorain County in the 1850's. Jane Fuller gave
birth to Alfred Francis BRAY in Huntington, Lorain County, Ohio, on 7 January
1853. Alfred Francis BRAY married Lora Adelia GRANT on 28 July, 1878, supposedly
in Elyria. If you know anything about any of these individuals, please
contact me.
Byron Bray
30 Apr 1998
HUME, INGRAHAM, CORBAN, PENFIELD
Julius M. HUME m. (Mrs.) Elizabeth INGRAHAM 13 Jan
1843 in Oberlin, Lorain Co. She had a daughter by a previous marriage,
Sarah CORBAN INGRAHAM, who later m. Thornton Bigelow PENFIELD 20 Aug 1858
in Oberlin. I would like to know the maiden name of Elizabeth, perhaps
it was Corban. According to the 1950 MI census, Sarah, her daughter, was
b. in Jamaica!!
Charles W
Humes 26 Apr 1998
GERLACH, FAEBER
I am looking for information on the parents of Anna
Catherine Gerlach. Born 12/30/1881 in Birmingham. Her parents were John
gerlach and Emma FAEBER. Her father died August 22, 1882 in Lorain Co.
(?).
W J Meyer Jr
25 Apr 1998
PETERSON, FRADLEY, TAYLOR
Am searching for Ella (PETERSON) FRADLEY, husband's
name unkown. Possible son John b- 12 JUL 1906 d- ? JUL 1982 in Lorain County,
OH. John's wife may be Helen b- 13 AUG 1909 d- ? MAY 1972 in Lorain, OH.
Ella is a daughter of Ragan & Phoebe (TAYLOR) PETERSON. Please contact
me if interested in the PETERSON line. Thank You.
Jay Wade
19 Apr 1998
DEITZEN, DIETZEN, BEHR
Looking for additional information on Nicholas DIETZEN,
born September 28, 1863 in Avon, Lorain County, Ohio, to Nicholas DIETZEN
and Mary BEHR. Believe the family left the area shortly after birth of
son.
Susan Bury
15 Apr 1998
BUTLER
My great-grandfather, Martin R. BUTLER, was born in
Elyria, Lorain County, OH, 5 Oct 1836. His father was "Rayner" BUTLER,
but he was apparently raised by a relative, William BUTLER, who was a cooper
in Carlisle Township. I can find no mention of a Rayner BUTLER after an
1810 census reference in Durham, CT. Martin married a cousin, Mary J. BUTLER,
in Lorain County 24 Dec 1858. William BUTLER was born in CT about 1776.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Mary E Place
14 Apr 1998
DOWD, WEBB, THOMPSON
I am researching the George W. DOWD family that lived
in Lorain County sometime around 1840-1860. George married 2nd wife Joanna
THOMPSON in Loraine County. George's 1st wife's surname was WEBB. DOWD
and WEBB moved to Ohio from Massachusetts. They had three children: Daniel,
Emily J. and another son who died within a week of his mother's death.
They were buried in Lorain County.
Mel O Bradburn
9 Apr 1998
PIERCE, KELLOGG, GREENOUGH,
GREENO, ATKINSON, GRAY
Reuben PIERCE [d. 1847 Lorain Co.] and Lucy [b. abt
1799]. Known children: (1) Wareham PIERCE, [b 1828 in VT], m Celinda Rosing
GREENO, [b. 1832], in 1852 Lorain Co.,OH, probably a dtr. of Wealthy KELLOGG
and Daniel GREENOUGH. W & C & family moved to Clinton Co. MI abt
1860 then to Freeborn Co, MN abt 1867. (2) Lucy [b abt 1830 VT ]. (3) Truman
[b abt 1831 VT] moved to Clinton Co. MI abt 1850, married there. (4) Almeron
[b abt 1833 VT] m Martha KELLOGG in 1856 in Lorain Co. Moved to Clinton
Co., MI abt 1850. (5) Charles [b. abt 1835] in OH m Charlotte M. ATKINSON
18 May 1859 and MAY HAVE remained in OH. (6) Ann [b abt 1839] OH moved
to MI 1850 (7) Mandana [b 1842 OH], moved to MI abt 1850. MN 1900 census=Mandana
Tallman (8) There MAY be a son older than Wareham--possibly a Franklin
or Francis. ***B.*** Children of Wealthy and Daniel GREENOUGH: Sophronia
[b 1827] m. John GRAY in Lorain Co in 1847. Celinda, above. Charles b.
abt 1836--14 in 1850 census. Daniel may have had a brother named Charles
b abt 1800, wife Mary, living 1860 Lorain Co. Are any surnames familiar???
Willing to share all info I have. Thanks.
Jo Ellen Nervig
2 Apr 1998
DOSTALL
My name is Fredrick "Fritz" Dostall. I live in Marietta,
GA. I'm originally from Lorain County, Ohio. I know that my family, specifically
Gustav Dostall's family, immigrated from Germany in the late 1800's. I'm
hoping to find the origins of his family (City, part of Germany, additional
family info). I would hope that posting this name might lead to leads.
I will continue my search. If you or anyone visiting your site knows of
anything that might help in this search, I hope they will contact me at
this e-mail address.
Fritz Dostall
1 Apr 1989
HITCHCOCK, WILLIAMS
My gggrandparents, David HITCHCOCK and wife Lucy WILLIAMS
lived in village of Vermillion. I need information as to their dates of
death and any children they may have had. One son, Peter Hitchcock, b 25
Sep 1824 Brownhelm Twp, Lorain Co OH was my ggrandfather. Other children
born in Ashtabula and Erie Cos I wish I had more to give. I can be reached
at John Gunder, 259 S 11th St, Salina KS 67401
John Gunder
1 Apr 1998
WARD
Eli WARD, 30 Apr 1802, Mass. Married bef 1829 to Aurelia
GRAVES, 1801/1802, Vermont. CHILDREN: 1.Isaac WARD-1829, 2.Morris WARD-1833,
3.Moranda WARD-1833 4.Samuel WARD-1836, 5.Mary WARD-1838, 6.Hannah Anne
WARD-1840, 7.Sarah WARD-1842, 8.Eli WARD-1844, 9.Arvilla WARD-1845, 10.Eli
Sheldon WARD-1859. Found Eli in 1830 Census in Chittenden Co., Richmond
Twp, Vermont Eli died in Ohio, Lorain Co, Huntingdon Twp. Does anyone recognize
this family? I'm looking for parents of Eli and Aurelia. Also Siblings
and descendants. Thank you for any help.
Donna Jones
Holcomb 1 Apr 1989
GRAVES
Looking for parents of Aurelia GRAVES, Siblings and
any descendants. Aurelia GRAVES-B: 1801/1802 D: 1Jul1886 Buried Evergreen
Cem. Huntington Twp, Lorain. MARRIAGE; Bef 1829 to Eli WARD, 30 Apr 1802,
Mass, USA CHILDREN: 1.Isaac WARD-1829, 2.Morris WARD-1833, 3.Moranda WARD-1833,
4.Samuel WARD-1836, 5.Mary WARD-1838, 6.Hannah Anne WARD-1840, 7.Sarah
WARD-1842, 8.Eli WARD-1844, 9.Arvilla WARD-1845, 10.Eli Sheldon WARD-1859.
Women in the Western Reserve before 1840 929.2W525 listed her in Huntington
Twp. Lorain Co. Ohio 1935. In "Pioneer Families of Cleveland 1796-1840
P.476 Fanny M. Brainard M. Eugene L Graves son of Luther Graves of Bennington,
VT. Could this be her family? Found Aurelia and Eli in 1830 Census in Chittenden
Co., Richmond Twp, Vermont
Donna Jones
Holcomb 1 Apr 1989
TRUFANT,
I'm looking for information about Dr. Lester Hall
TRUFANT who was a doctor in Oberlin, Ohio from about 1920 - 1960. He died
on June 5, 1960. He was married to Mabel HODNETT of Maine. Lester was also
born in Maine. Lester was a president of Lorain County Medical Society,
and member of Oberlin Methodist Church. All info from another source, so
not verified. Can anyone help me? I am looking to confirm information &
locate info about Lester's wife and children, if any. Thanks.
Al Hodnet
29 Mar 1998
CHRISTIAN, BRASIE, LEMON, REEDY, WHEELER, WILSON
William CHRISTIAN, (b 1816/1819 Ashburnham, Sussex,
England) m 12 October 1839 Ashburnham, Ssx to: Mary BEENY/CRAMP (b 1820
Ashburnham, Ssx). Both buried at Fields Corners, North Ridgeville, Lorain
Co., Ohio. Children: Elizabeth (b 1840 Ssx); Ellen (b 1842 Ssx); Charlotte
(b 1844 Ssx); Lois (b 1846 Ssx); Trayton (b 1848 Ssx); Mary (b 1851 OH)
William (b 1852 OH); John (b 1855 OH); Loretta (b 1857 OH); (Caroline b
1859 OH). Children's spouses incl: BRASIE, LEMON/LANIM, REEDY, WHEELER,
WILSON. Any other descendants??
Gail Hite
28 Mar 1998
HOLLIS, RICHARDS, HILL
I am seeking information on Amy H. (RICHARDS) HOLLIS
m. David J. Hollis who was b 5 Apr 1875 and was the son of James H Hollis
and Ann Frances Rawson of Elyria OH. Amy's parents were Edward and Elizabeth
(HILL) RICHARDS. Her siblings were Arthur, DeForest, and Ann. No dates,
late 1800"s. Most of my information is living testimonial. I'm just starting
to research this side of my family. Any information on these individals
would be greatly appreciated.
Earl L. Snider
28 Mar 1998
MCGOWIN
Would like to make contact with descendants of Harry
H. McGOWIN's two sons, Edward R. born 1904 and Harold H. born 1909. They
resided in Elyria, Lorain County, during the 1920 census.. Edward died
January 21, 1965 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.-know nothing of Harold.
Do you? Thanks
Davis
22 Mar 1998
CROSBY, SALLS
I'm looking for any information on Benjamin SALLS
CROSBY, son of Thomas CROSBY & Polly SALLS, who was dismissed from
the Canaan Congregational Church in Columbia Co., New York in June 1852
to Oberlin, Lorain Co, Ohio. I wonder if he settled in Ohio or moved on
to the West.
Bob Scharf
22 Mar 1998
GARANT, GRANT
Looking for any information on an Alphonse(Albert)
GARANT(GRANT) family. Alphonse was born in France about June 1851. He married
a Flora TURGEON b. Feb. 1856? She died 19 July 1935 in Hartford Ct. They
had 9 children, Flora,Ellyn,Joseph, Rella, Ruth,Loretta, Olga, Robert and
Omar. Flora m. William THOMAS, Ellyn m. ? O'BRIEN, Rella m. ?GRONDIE, Olga
m. William KASSEN, Omar m. Emily THOMPKINS. According to the 1900 census,
Alphonse (Albert) was 49 years old and the family lived on Haughton Ave.
in Lorain Ohio (Lorain City), Black River Twp.. Any information would be
greatly appreciated.
Anne Grant
19 Mar 1998
CHRISTIAN, LEMON,
LEMMON
Elizabeth CHRISTIAN (b1840) m John LEMON in Lorain
Co., OH, on 3 Sept 1859. Children include: Francis m Charlie KOLER; Effie
m Charly DICKERSON; Addie m Frank BROWN; William m Lori (---?); Anna m
Gene GIBSON. Where did they go?
Gail Hite
12 Mar 1998
HARRINGTON, AVINS
Who is Mrs. Sarah E. HARRINGTON who married widower
Charles H. AVINS, of Avon Twp., Lorain County, OH, on 27 Aug 1878? Charles
H. AVINS may be listed as Henry C. AVINS. I found this marriage entry on
a microfilm for Lorain Co and wondered if the Justice of the Peace, C.
H. Doolittle, practiced in the Avon Twp. area exclusively.... I have found
this additional information: According to 1880 Census for Avon, Lorain
Co., OH, Mrs. Sarah HARRINGTON was born ca 1852 in England. She brings
into the marriage a daughter, Lillie L. HARRINGTON, b ca 1872, OH. By ca
1883, Charles AVINS remarries - was Sarah deceased by this time and where
is Lillie?
Gail Hite
10 Mar 1998
BRASIE, LAMBERT, CHRISTIAN, HENDRIX, GOLAND, WARDEN, CHENEY,
HEATH, BOUGHTON, BALDWIN, BRENT
John BRASIE (1816-1895) married Almira LAMBERT (1823-1862)
in Elyria, 1842. Children: Lorenzo (1843-1895) m Charlotte CHRISTIAN; Cornelius
(ca1845 - 1876) m Mary HENDRIX; Ellen/Helen (b ca 1847) m George GOLAND;
Harriet (b ca 1849); James (b 1851) m Fedelia WARDEN; Susan (b ca 1854)
m James CHENEY; Frank (1856-1919) m (1) Rosa HEATH, (2) Florence BOUGHTON.
The family is associated with Elyria, LaPorte, LaGrange, Carlisle. John
BRASIE m (2) Julia BRENT 1864. Possible step-son: Samuel G. BALDWIN. I
have more information regarding this family.
Gail Hite
5 Mar 1998
SCHUCHMACHER, SCHUMAKER
My great-grandfather Joseph SCHUCHMACHER (SCHUMAKER)
b 1 May 1830 Maisborn, Germany, d 15 Jun 1909 Allegan Co MI. He and his
family (including his parents, Jacob and Magdalena Kreamer SCHUMACHER)
arrived in Sheffield Twp around 1844. His wife, Elizabeth HYE, and his
mother are believed to have died in Lorain Co. Joseph's four children were
Jacob, Mary, Nicholas and Peter. Joseph and his father Jacob subsequently
moved to Allegan Co MI in the 1860's where Joseph remarried and had 11
more children. Any info on this family would be appreciated.
Richard Dengate
1 Mar 1998
DENT, BAYLESS, POMEROY, SCHULTZ
Isaac DENT (b abt 1815 in England, died in OH and
bur. in Camden) m. to Frances??? (b 1816 in England, d 7 Sep 1865 in Camden,
Lorain Co OH). Their duughter, Elizabeth DENT (b 1845 in England, d 15
Mar 1923 in Kipton, Lorain Co OH) married Charles BAYLESS (b 19 Nov 1841
and d 14 Mar 1923 in Camden, Lorain Co). Their daughter, Lena Blanche BAYLESS
(b 15 Dec 1871 in Minn, d 6 April 1909) married to John Wilson POMEROY
(b. 6 Oct 1863 in PA d. 10 Jan 1909 in Kipton, Lorain Co OH) Their son,
William Lampen POMEROY (b 30 Apr 1886 in Wash DC, d 11 Jan 1952 in Detroit
MI, buried in Ridgelawn Cem. in Elyria) was married to Lilly Marie SCHULTZ
(b 28 Aug 1890 in Elyria OH, d 2 Dec 1969 in West Covina, CA, buried at
Ridgelawn, Elyria OH). I have information to share.
Kathy Groner
26 Feb 1989
WAUGH, DOUGLAS, BAYLESS
Norman WAUGH (b 6 Jan 1779 Scriba New York, d 10 Oct
1820 in Camden twp) married Nov 1798 to Lucenda ??? (b 8 Feb 1782, New
York, d 11 Mar 1813 in Camden, Lorain Co OH).
Their daughter Susan A WAUGH (b 26 Aug 1799 Camden,
NY d 9 April 1886 Camden Lorain Co OH) m 1817 in Camden Twp, Oneida County
NY to Robert DOUGLASS Jr (b 27 Sept 1795 Lyme, Conn d 19 April 1863 in
Camden, Lorain Co OH)
Their daughter, Nancy DOUGLASS (b 2 Oct 1819 NY, d
17 Sep 1886 Camden, Lorain Co OH) married Burtis BAYLESS (b 26 Aug 1813
Auburn NY, d 23 Jan 1893 Camden Twp Lorain Co OH). Would be happy to share
information on these families.
Kathy Groner
26 Feb 1989
BEEBE, NEWBERRY
I have information that says Edward Orson BEEBE was
born 1827 in Lorain Co OH. He married Esther NEWBERRY before 1850. This
family was in Pottawatomie Co IA in 1852, in Utah in 1854 and in El Dorado
Co CA where Edward died before 1870. I would like to know the parents of
Edward and Esther. Hope someone can help me. Thanks.
Judy
McMichael 28 Feb 1998
PEBBLES
Need information on any PEBBLES living in area around
1800 -1860. We know that Nelson and W.J. PEBBLES came from that area of
Wellington. Nelson PEBBLES married Theresa HAMLIN in 1859. We are trying
to find any information on this family and trying to find out who the parents
are. We believe their parents are buried in the Wellington area. Thank
you.
Robert Leitzel
24 Feb 1998
MUNSINGER, FULLER
I researching my 2nd great grandfather and grandmother
residents of Oberlin at the time of the 1850 census. Their names are John
MUNSINGER and Julina (FULLER) Munsinger. My family's legend is that a Col.
Munsinger (John's father) was a prominent pioneer involved in cutting a
military road through the wilderness to Oberlin (or maybe it was Elyria)
during the War of 1812. It is said there was a plaque monument near Oberlin
regarding this accomplishment.I know that John and Julina Munsinger moved
to Iowa in the late 1850's, and took my great-grandfather James Monroe
Munsinger with them as a small child. They are buried in Linn Co., Iowa.
James was the father of my grandmother Leona Ardys (Munsinger) Boyd. I'd
like to find out more about Col. Munsinger and his descendants, as well
as anything that exists about his parentage. Through on-line research,
I found that Christian Munsinger, who I believe was a brother to John,
reported his birthplace as Muhlburg, Germany. Thanks for any help!
Donald L Boyd
21 Feb 1998
FISCHER
FISCHER in Avon. Gertrude Victoria FISCHER born 1900
in Lorain Co. Graduated Avon High School 1915. Graduated Elyria Business
College 1916. Attended Holy Trinity Church in Avon. Mother Angelica [died
before 1960] father John was a farmer. Grandmother may have been Victoria.
Siblings: Leonard [died mid - late 1970s]. Clem [died after 1959], John
and Anna or Mary. In the 1900, 1910 and 1920 census for Avon. Any information/direction/suggestions
greatly accepted. Thank you for your courtesy.
Joyce Knoch 12
Feb 1998
SPENCER, MORGAN, ROCKWOOD
Roswell SPENCER born New York 1809. Married Samantha
MORGAN, September 10, 1831, Lorain County, Ohio. Eliel SPENCER, born New
York, 1811. Married Angeline ROCKWOOD, August 5, 1833, Lorain County, Ohio.
I believe that Roswell and Eliel were brothers but I can't prove it. They
were both born in New York, but I don't know who their parents were, or
what area of New York they came from. I believe that they came with their
family from Jefferson County , New York with the group from the Champion
area. Roswell and his wife named their daughter Pamelia which is the name
of a town in Jefferson County. My Great Grandfather was Festus Eliel Spencer.
He was born in Lagrange in 1842. He was the fourth son of Roswell and Samantha
Morgan Spencer. If anyone has any information at all about these
people, my family and I would love to hear from them. This has turned into
a family quest.
Bill Orr
9 Feb 1998
NOLAN. KARNS, KEIRNS, AMES
Children of William Nelson NOLAN & Sophia KARNS:
Bessie NOLAN b. 1885-90 ~ James NOLAN b. 1885-90 ~ Mary b 1885-90 ~ Edith
Viola NOLAN b 2-19-1885-90 m. John KEIRNS d. 1913-14 Houston, TX. ~ Arthur
NOLAN b 5-1-1885-90 ~ Zelma Ann NOLAN b 1-17-1890 m. (?) NARY ~ Bertha
Myrtle NOLAN b 1-21-1892 d 9-9-1960 Holgate, OH m. (?) AMES.
Carole Brazda
9 Feb 1998
NOLAN, KARNS
William Nelson NOLAN b. abt. 1854 (?) d. 7/20/1928
buried Nesbett Cemetery, Section C, Lot 7 in Elyria. Married Sophia KARNS
in Defiance, OH 6/22/1885. Sophia is also buried at Nesbett Cemetery d.
4/16/1932. There is a Caroline NOLAN in plot on dates. Searching for Charles
NOLAN b. 1858, Charles NOLAN b 1865 - both supposedly died Lorain Co.,
OH and buried (?) there. Burial property was purchased by A. J. NOLAN -
anyone researching NOLAN's in or around Lorain Co.
Carole Brazda
9 Feb 1998
BOLSTER
I am looking for anybody researching the surename
BOLSTER. In or around Lorain Co., Ohio. I have found the below David BOLSTER
in the 1850 Camden, Lorain Co., Ohio census. Any help appreciated.
DAVID BOLSTER (RICHARD, RICHARD, ISAAC) was born 1775
in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, and died Aft 1850 in Ohio. He married
(1) BETSY. He married (2) ZERVIAH DAY 02 August 1801 in Glocester, Providence,
Rhode Island, daughter of Nathiniel Day.
Children of David Bolster and Betsy are: i. DANIEL
J BOLSTER, b. 02 July 1841, Camden, Lorain Co., Ohio; d. 22 November 1924,
Dundee, Monroe Co., Michigan; m. EVA MAY PARKER, 1887, Ohio. ii. WILLIAM
BOLSTER, b. Ohio. iii. RICHARD BOLSTER, b. 1835, Ohio; m. JEANETTE, 1850,
Wakerman, Huron, Ohio. iv. BETSY BOLSTER, b. 1844, Camden, Lorain Co.,
Ohio. v. JUSTICE BOLSTER, b. 1846, Camden, Lorain Co., Ohio.
Child of David Bolster and Zerviah Day is: vi. ASEL5
BOLSTER, b. 22 April 1802, Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island.
Bryan Taylor
8 Feb 1998
ROWELL, PARRISH, WOLF
Searching for any information on ROWELL family who
lived in LORAIN CO. around 1850. Information I have is Ida Alvina ROWELL
daughter of Charles Bates ROWELL and Mary (or) Sarah PARRISH married Peter
John WOLF. Peter WOLF arrived in LORAIN CO. around 1871 and worked on a
farm, marrying Ida ROWELL on March 15,1876. Lived in LORAIN CO. for about
1 year before moving to Michigan. Any information is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Matt
Wolfe 7 Feb 1998
PICKWORTH
I would like to obtain any information on John PICKWORTH
who was living in Pittsfield, Lorain Co., OH in 1850, 1860 and 1870 with
his wife Elizabeth. John was born in England about 1830 and came to the
US in 1849/1850. His known children are William, Mary, Joseph and Charles.
Correspondence with any of his descendants would be welcomed.
EJ Harrison
5 Feb 1998
CLARK, MURTAUGH
John CLARK and Margaret MURTAUGH. Both born 1840,
JOHN reportedly somewhere in Ireland and MARGARET born in Ohio. MARGARET's
parents were Peter MURTAUGH and Mary Ann F, both born in Ireland. PETER
MURTAUGH naturalized in Lorain Co. in 1844. Families lived in Carlisle
Twp and Grafton. Any info greatly appreciated.
David Bly
19 Jan 1998
BEUTLER, BEETLER
Seek information about Jacob BEUTLER (BEETLER). Jacob
immigrated from Switzerland April 1873 and settled in Monroe cty, OH. There
he married Louisa KERNAN on 11 Dec 1881. Louisa was born in WVA 5 Apr 1860
but died in Lorain county, OH, 8 May 1953. Is probably buried in Vermillion.
Can anybody help? Thanks.
Glenn Repp
15 Jan 1998
BEEMAN, GOTT
Searching for any information on BEEMAN family who
were in Lorain Co. bef 1836. The given names I have come across are Julius
(3 of them) George, George W. and the name GOTT is mentioned in cemetery
records. Julius was a Minister, but don't know which Church or if he moved
around preaching. Had son Ethel who was in Clermont Co. OH by 1850 and
marr in 1856 in Highland Co. His father (or g.father) performed the ceremony.
Any help on BEEMAN-GOTT lines out there??? Thanks Nancy!...
Laurane Nash
14 Jan 1998
GEORGE, WILLIAMS, BARLEY
I am searching for any information on my great-great-grandparents
that lived in Avon, Lorain County, Ohio. George GEORGE was born in England
about 1832. He married Jennie WILLIAMS, approximately 1863 or before. Jennie
was born in Avon, Lorain County about 1834. Her mother may have been Pauline
Williams, born about 1798 in Massachusetts, her maiden name may have been
BARLEY. George and Jennie had two children, a son James E. GEORGE, born
July 22, 1864, in Avon, and a daughter Ellen, born about 1873, in Avon.
Any one having information on these people please contact me.
Walter Pike
10 Jan 1998
DENNISON
The 1830 Lorain Co Henrietta Twp census p. 39 lists
John DENNISON. Listed on p. 36 Black River Twp is Agnes DENNISON. Does
anyone have information on either of these two DENNISONS? Did they come
from NY State? Are they related to Harriet DENNISON who m. Ira Bradford
SCOVILL, ca. 1828/29 NY state? Any help, suggestions, clues will be greatly
appreciated.
Alyce Smith
10 Jan 1998
MINER
Searching for information on John D. MINER born 1854
in Lorain County. John was murdered 25 May 1901 in Conesville, Coshocton
County Ohio. John married Rose Ammons in the 1880s, their children were
John Jr.,Harry Edward, George F., Fred, Cecil and Charles Otto. If you
have any info. please contact me.
Mark Miner
9 Jan 1998
FITZHARRIS, CURRY
Will gladly exchange information on this family. LYDIA
ANNA CURRY (SAMUEL C. 1) was born August 15, 1846 in Blair CO., PA. She
married JOHN T FITZHARRIS December 4, 1869 in St Mary's, Hollidaysburg,
PA, son of JOHN SR FITZHARRIS. The 1850 Census of Hollidaysburg shows her
living with James and Bridget (Mary?) O'Donnell Curry and she was considered
a sister by their sons and daughters, but she was born to Samuel Curry
and Ruth Ann Shirley. John T. Fitzharris was a hotelkeeper in Johnstown,
Cambria CO., PA before moving to Ohio. The 1880 Ohio Census shows John
T Fitzharris and Lydia living in Lorain, Ohio in 1880 and her brother's
and sister's obits show her still living there in June of 1902 and June
of 1922. The parents of her brother's wife, John Kleckner married to Mary
DuBliss, are also shown on the 1880 Lorain Ohio Census. I Believe her sister,
Susan Catherine (Curry) Hunter and her husband Ralph T Hunter are also
on this 1880 Ohio Census. Children of Lydia CURRY and John FITZHARRIS are:
John FITZHARRIS b abt 1871, Lydia FITZHARRIS b abt 1873, James FITZHARRIS
b abt 1875, Robert FITZHARRIS b abt 1877, Mary FITZHARRIS b abt 1878.
Dave Curry
9 Jan 1998
BOWEN
I am looking for James BOWEN b1820 Ireland, county
unknown. Emmigrated to Canada between1840-1844, then to Cleveland between
1848-50. Son, James F. BOWEN b1844 in Canada and d1920 in Lorain County,
Blackwater Township. I am attempting to trace my family roots back through
Ireland and therefore need county or parish birthplace of the senior James.
Any help appreciated. Thanks.
James Bowan
7 Jan 1998
ABBE
Eleazer ABBE: I have obituary news clipping 1896 stating
he died 8-19-1896 at age 91, stating he came to Elyria Twp. Lorain Co.
1831. Looking for connection to CLARK family. Electa Wilcox wf of Oliver
Clark had sister married to Elisha ABBE (is Elisha same person as Eleazer
?). ABBE & CLARK families grew up together in CT.
Timothy R Reilly
1 Jan 1998
CLARK
Abner CLARK b. 10-12-1754 CT; emigrated to Lorain
Co OH; supposedly died there; spouse unknown; Abner's son Oliver CLARKb.
5-3-1796 CT d. 1-13-1871 Linn Co. IA m. Electa Wilcox b. 3-25-1797 CT d.
1-13-1881 Linn Co. IA; Oliver lived in Lorain Co. for ? years before going
to Linn Co. IA 1838; connection to family name Abbe by marriage of Electa
Wilcox's sister to Elisha (Eleazer ?) Abbe.
Timothy R Reilly
1 Jan 1998
SMITH, HOWE
I am looking for my grandmother's parents, Orra HOWE
who married Theodore S. SMITH on August 4, 1885 in Medina Co., OH. According
to her daugher's death certificate, Orra SMITH was born in LORAIN Co.,
OH. Her daughter was born in Cuyahoga Falls OH according to her death certificate
on May 4, 1897. Her name was Estella M. SMITH and she married Charles BOLLIGER.
If anyone has any information on Orra HOWE and her husband Theodore SMITH,
please contact me. The only information I have on my g-grandparents is
their marriage license. I have had no luck in locating this couple anywhere
else.
Patty Treacy
1 Jan 1998