Email: wyoeagle@webtv.net

ANDERSON, SHINKLE, BENNINGTON
[Posted: 10 March 2005]
Looking for any info about Golden Anderson b 26 Dec 1905-12 July 1965. He married Irene and had 2 sons Robert and Joe. Golden's parents: Samuel Anderson 1860-1949 married 1891 to Barbara Shinkle 1872-1957. Barbara Shinkle Anderson married 2nd in 1916 to Lee Bennington. All from Highland Co Ohio; Golden bur in Dayton.

Mail To: Wanda

Email: wfriis@aol.com

BARR
[Posted: 5 March 2005]
I am looking for information on the Barr family. They seemed to have lived in the area where Butler, Montgomery and Warren Counties [Ohio] come together in towns like Carlisle and Poast.

In particular I am looking for the family of Elizabeth Barr who was born circa 1841 in Ohio. She married Isaac Sesher and lived and died in Dayton, KY. in 1896. So far the death certificates of several of her sons show her maiden name as Barr. One son shows it as Mathews and that she was born in Carlisle, OH. A marriage certificate from Hamilton County I believe could be theirs shows her name as Fanill.

There was definitely a connection to the Stephen Barr family. He died in 1884 and is buried at Mt Pleasant Cemetery, German Township. His wife Charlotte Farrell died in 1908 and is buried in the same cemetery. They may have had a son named Alonzo Barr who died in 1929 and lived in Dayton, OH. Elizabeth had a son named Alonzo Sesher.

When I say connection I am saying that they had some kind of close association. The nature of which I don't know. For instance Isaac Sesher went to Stephen Barr's funeral and Stephen worked with Isaac in Cincinnati.

Thank you for any help.

Mail To: Tim A. Gruber

Email: tgruber@borton-lawson.com

BRANDON
[Posted: 12 January 2005]
I write to ask your assistance in my search for information on my great-great grandfather John BRANDON. His last known residence was in Van Buren Township, Montgomery, OH. In particular I am seeking a death record or obituary on him. The last account I can find is in the 1880 U.S. Census. He appears in 1870 and 1860 in Van Buren Township also

John BRANDON b: ca 1813 in Carlisle, PA, removed to Iowa City, IA, then to the Dayton, OH area prior to 1850. He went to CA during the gold rush and returned to the Dayton area in 1854. His last know occupation was as a grocer in Van Buren Township.

Mail To: Teddie Allison, 60606 Taos Court Bend, OR 97702-8100; Phone: 541-317-8978

Email: golfskibear@bendcable.com

BINKLEY, CULBERTSON
[Posted: 30 December 2004]
Catherine Elizabeth Binkley DOB 2-24-1834 married to Samuel H. Culbertson on 2-13-1851.

Looking for info on Catherine Binkley who moved to Alexanderville, Randolph Township, Montgomery County, OH around 1848. She then married Samuel H Culbertson on 2-13-1851 who was born in PA 7-24-1827. Catherine's parents were Johnston B. Binkley and Mary Nelson Binkley from Lancaster County, PA.

Looking for info for time frame between 1848 and 1870 living in Monroe Township in Darke County.

Mail To: Annette Stewart

Email: stewart@wesnet.com

HENDERSON
[Posted: 14 December 2004]
I am looking for information on George Henderson. aka. Pete Henderson. He was originally from Fernie, B.C., Canada. He was the first Canadian to drive in the Indy 500. He was in Dayton as late as 1928. It is believed he was involved with McCook Field. His wife's name was Florence. He appears in the 1920 census, but then vanishes. Any help would be appreciated.

Mail To: Larry Ball, Jr.

Email: lball@iowalink.com

HENDRICKSON
[Posted: 27 November 2004]
I am looking for my ancestor, Elias C. Hendrickson, who allegedly shows up in the 1850 US Census as a resident of Montgomery County. His children at that point are William and John. I am particularly looking for anything on Elias' father William, but anything more on Elias or his line would be helpful.

Thank you very much!

Mail To: Mark A. Hendrickson

Email: mark@sharingthehope.org

JOHNSTON
[Posted: 23 November 2004]
I am researching my husband's family. John W. and Nancy E. JOHNSTON (Johnson) were listed in the 1880 census in Harshmanville, Montgomery Co., Ohio along with two of their children, James F. and Mertie May. James F. is my husband's grandfather. I know they came to Iowa in 1888. James F. was born in Portage Co. in 1873 and his father, John W. was born in Stark Co., Ohio in 1849. I would sure like to find an obituary or another census of where they were when. Also, would like to find out John Wesley Johnston's parents and if he had brothers and sisters. Can someone give me a lead to where I can call or write for this information? Or is there a kind volunteer to do some looking for me? I will compensate if necessary. Thanks.

Mail To: Bonnie Johnston, Iowa

Email: KJ13936@cedarnet.org

HARRIS
[Posted: 15 November 2004]
Daniel Mathias "DM" HARRIS was born on July 21, 1821 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

Family stories say that his parents died when he was 9. The father of DM was born in Massachusetts. His name might have been Daniel HARRIS or John HARRIS. The mother of DM was born in Pennsylvania. Her name might have been Mercy BOKER or Rebecca BOOHER.

I would appreciate any suggestions for finding this family.

Mail To: Diane Hettrick, 620 NE 204th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

Email: dhettrick@earthlink.net.com

MYERS
[Posted: 12 November 2004]
I am looking for information on (Archibald) Arch Myers born abt. 1857 in West Va. He was the son of John and Catherine Slonaker Myers. I find Arch in the 1910 census living in ward 10 Montgomery county Ohio. Listed with Arch is his wife Mary E. and children: John C., Martha R., Jesse H., Jos. H., and Anna F.

Can anyone tell me anything about this family?

Mail To: Billie

Email: keystonelayd@aol.com

HARLOS, BALL
[Posted: 11 November 2004]
Looking for the obituary of Helen L. Ball Harlos, daughter of Raymond A. Ball and Irene Bridge Ball, married to Harry Harlos, might have moved to New Jersey, but heard she had died in Cincinnati, OH. The death date I have is Nov 15, 2000. This is strictly for genealogical purposes. Thank you.

Family names - Ball, Bridge, Cox, Harlos, Parker.

Mail To: Norma Cox Mielke, 15 Mayfair Circle, Mankato, MN 56001

Email: namielke@hickorytech.net

BENNETT, HUMBAUGH
[Posted: 10 November 2004]
I am looking for the death dates of Laura Humbaugh Bennett (born 1881 in Indiana), and her husband Charles. All I have on them is that they were living on Linden Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, in 1942. Any help will be appreciated.

Email: clmore@aol.com

JONES
[Posted: 8 November 2004]
Looking for any information of John Andrew Jones of Miami Township (Miamisburg, Ohio) and his family members. John settled in Miamisburg approximately 1853 and has descendants.

Email: allen1jones56@aol.com

HERBST, BUNDENTHAL, BEDDIES
[Posted: 8 November 2004]
I am seeking information on a man named Henry (Heinrich) HERBST. He came to this country in 1845 docking in ST Louis. He had with him a wife Anna and a son Christian. He soon went to St Louis where Anna gave birth to a son Charles on 12 Mar, 1845. Somewhere between March 1845 and 1850, the family appears to have located in the then Van Buren TWP area of Montgomery County, just south of Dayton. She gave birth to a daughter Minna (probably Clara Minna) on September 11, 1849 or 1850. The next time I find this family is in 1853 when Henry without a wife applies for naturalization. By then, Anna seems to be deceased. Henry bought property in the McPherson area in April 1854 and apparently died somewhere between then and 1 August 1854. He is then listed as a widow. His estate papers were activated 1 August 1854. Upon Henry's death, his children were under the guardianship of one Henry Beddies. Later, they went to a man named John Bundenthal whom Minna later married. Other names listed in the estate papers are John Stoppleman, Henry Rott and Heinrich Kropp as well as John Bundenthal. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Mail To: Karen Myatt

Email: rkmyatt1@msn.com

ROBERSON, MCCORMICK
[Posted: 8 November 2004]
My cousin's maiden name was Velma Roberson, the daughter of Elbert Roberson and Ethel (McCormick) Roberson. The parents were born in Putnam County, Tenn, probably in the mid 1880's. Last whereabouts was Dayton, Ohio. I left there in the 1950's. Any information will be appreciated. Thank you.

Mail To: Johnnie Mae McCormick Dillard

Email: johnniemae7@frontiernet.net

DILLARD, NEAL
[Posted: 26 October 2004]
I am searching for a half-brother. He was born in 1953 to Martha NEAL and Rufus DILLARD. At that time they lived on Deeds Ave. in Dayton, Ohio. Thank you.

Mail To: Eddie Dillard

Email: johnniemae7@frontiernet.net

HAAS
[Posted: 24 October 2004]
I am searching for the maiden name of Edith B. Haas. She was married to William F. J. Haas sometime between 1900 and 1906. The 1910 and 1920 Census has them living on Hickory St. The 1930 census and at her death in 1949 she was living on Siebenthaler Ave. She and her husband are buried in Calvary Cemetery. She had no known SSN.

Mail To: Bill Haas

Email: eevmirn@nauticom.net

TRICK, SCHON
[Posted: 18 October 2004]
I am searching for the children and parents of Christian and Magdalena (Schon) Trick. They lived in Dayton, Ohio most of their lives. Both Magdalena and Christian Trick are buried in Woodland Cemetery in Dayton. However, Woodland records only list Magdalena.

The 1860 census only lists two of their children. According to the Dayton directory in 1883, several people lived with Magdalena.

I do know my great grandfather John Trick was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1858 to Christian Trick and Magdalena Schon. This information was given to me by the Holy Rosary Church in Dayton. My great grandfather married Louisa Madlinger.

Any help you can give me is appreciated.

Mail To: Laura Shoffner

Email: LadyShoffner@aol.com

PROBST, LOEWER
[Posted: 11 October 2004]
Johan Anton Probst lived in Dayton Ohio maybe or died soon after his arrival from Alsace Lorriane, France. He was married to Anna Mary Probst or Mary Anna Probst. She went by Mary. They had three daughters (Mary Probst Loewer, Jeannie Probst Palmert, and Carrie Probst Gray). Her brother Anton Probst and her sister Anna Ziegler also lived in Dayton. One time they lived on Monument Avenue. The first Probst came to Dayton around 1871.

Hubert Loewer married Mary Probst Loewer. They had five children: John, Albert, Carl, Margaret Loewer Kinder, and Maria Loewer Rue. They lived on Lowe Street and Monument Avenue. The first Loewer's to move to Dayton from Germany were Balt., August, and Hubert around 1884.

Any information on these people would be appreciated. Thank you.

Mail To: Elizabeth Sarniguet

Email: elizabethsarniguet@sbcglobal.net

URMEY/URMY, FRANTZ
[Posted: 6 October 2004]
I am seeking information on an Abraham and Anna Frantz Urmey who supposedly lived in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Abraham supposedly died 11 August 1864 in Montgomery County, and Anna died 21 February 1865, and they were buried in the Bear Creek Cemetery.

I am looking for information on the parents of Anna Frantz; she was reportedly born in either Pennsylvania or Virginia.

Any other information on this family would be appreciated.

Mail To: Jo in Kansas

Email: legfm@gbta.net

BRIDGE
[Posted: 6 October 2004]
Looking for the burial site of Sidney P. Bridge. He died July 19, 1912 and his death cert #39859 says he is buried at the Dayton State Hospital. Is there a cemetery there, and how do I find it?

Mail To: Norma Mielke

Email: namielke@hickorytech.net

WILLIAMS, ROBERTS, ZIMMERLA
[Posted: 27 September 2004]
William C. Williams and Eliza J. Roberts married in 1844 in Montgomery County. One child, Catherine E. was born before William enlisted in the army during the Mexican War. Afterwards, they had James K. P. Williams in Ohio, then two others in Wheeling, Virginia, the last with a birthdate of 1856. Three years later William shows up in Blair County, PA, married to another woman, Mary Jane Zimmerla. When the Civil War broke out, William became an officer, contracted an illness and died in 1864. When Mary Jane applied for her widow's pension for herself and their three children, she said William married his first wife in Dayton and that she lived "one year and a day." No proof of her death was required by the pensions board. Sometime later, Eliza J. Roberts Williams appeared in the Clear Creek Monthly Meeting records and stated that her husband William C. died March 13, 1875, though she did not list a burial site or place of death as she did for her deceased son. So now I am wondering whether they ever divorced or if William just abandoned his family and became a bigamist. Are there any divorce records in Montgomery County for the 1850s? Any suggestions appreciated.

Mail To: Kathy

Email: kathyborne@aol.com

VOCKE
[Posted: 27 September 2004]
I am looking for information on Vocke Family, Lawrence F. Vocke married to Gertrude Smith. His parents were Joseph and Elizabeth Quatman Vocke. Gertrude Smith is my 2GGrandmother's sister. The Smith family are from Lima, Allen County, OH. Any help would be appreciated.

Mail To: Ann Hunt, Papillion, Nebraska

Email: amhunt50@aol.com

YOUNT
[Posted: 13 September 2004]
YOUNT, Alexander, born in Ohio July 18, 1820, married to Christina HARMON in Miami Co, Ohio 1841, lived in Washington Twp, Montgomery Co in 1850, children Mary born 1844, Sarah born 1845, Pliny born 1849.

Mail To: Pat Matzke

Email: pat@matzkefamily.net

AYRES
[Posted: 30 August 2004]
I'm transcribing a record of my Great Grandmother Anna Stevens Rowe. It's actually a first person account of her infant daughter's first few years, growing up in Dayton. In it, she mentions several names that are quite familiar to me, but there is one that is a puzzle. The journal starts Oct. 13, 1892, and the subject of my question is taken from an 1892 entry.

"My first Thanksgiving day in this world and we all had such a nice time Uncle Ross & Aunt Laura, Papa, Mamma and I all went down to grandma's to dinner." Later on the same page, but a different day she mentions "Aunt Emma MacClement & Aunt Laura Ayres were at the table too."

I'm wondering who Ross Ayres is, and who's this mystery "Laura" that I don't have as a sister to anyone. By the way she shows up I would assume she'd be a MacClement, possibly a Stevens, less likely a Rowe or a Miller.

Does the name Ross Ayres sound familiar to anyone? I'd like to know who Laura is.

Thanks in advance.

Mail To: Linda Trent

Email: lindatrent@zoomnet.net

RICHARDS
[Posted: 24 August 2004]
George H. Richards, B. 8/3/1850 in Montgomery Co. I wonder if Phoebe Sly or Lydia Ballenger is the mother of George H. Richards?

Mail To: Mrs. Teresa K. Lopez; 443 No. Volutsia; Wichita, KS 67214-4628.

Email: No email.

MILLER, MULLER, WHITNEY
[Posted: 24 August 2004]
I am looking for information about my great grandparents, Joseph F. Miller and Maud Whitney. Joseph was born March 9, 1883 in Dayton, Ohio and died November 20, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland. I have no info. on his wife, Maud Whitney. They had five children: Ethel (born 6/10/1904), Franklin (born 6/15/1906, died 10/21/1988), Hazel (born 6/9/1908, died 1/16/1987), Dorothy "Dot" (born 12/6/1910), Bert (born 1/18/1913). Joseph and Maud separated before 1919 and their children were sent to the Montgomery County Children's Home while Joseph was in the Army during World War I.

I have Montgomery County, Ohio citizenship papers for an Adam Miller (Muller) dated 1858. He was from Wuertemburg, Germany. I can't make the connection between Adam and Joseph although I know they're related. I know Adam had two brothers, Philip and Frederick (Fritz), who died in the Civil War.

Any information would be most appreciated.

Mail To: John Wagner, 3 Whitelaw Place, Apt. TC, Baltimore, MD 21236

Email: jaywag3@comcast.net

FLYNN
[Posted: 4 July 2004]
I am looking for information on my great grandfather James Flynn's parents. James was born circa 1860 in Ohio and died in 1908 in Dayton. He is buried at Calvery Cemetary. His wife was Alice Bridget Flynn born circa 1868 in Ohio and died in 1948. She is also buried at Calvery. They had seven children: Lucille, May, Helen, Joseph, Virginia, Robert and Angela. All of whom I beleive are buried at Calvery except for Virginia.

Thanks for any help.

Mail To: Kathleen Long

Email: kllong@tampabay.rr.com

COZAD, COSAD
[Posted: 7 June 2004]
John P. Cozad (b. VA 1804) married Anna Shellabarger (b. PA 1807) in Dec 1826 in Greene Co, Ohio. He then held land in 1836-1838 in Miami Valley, Ohio. In 1860, he is in Beaver Creek Twp, Greene Co, Ohio with Anna (wife) and children Mary, Charlotte?, Hanson or Harmon, Perry, Lovena, Scott. In 1880 census, Anna is living in Washington, Montgomery Co, Ohio, divorced, age 73. The children Harmon (age 40), Perry (age 39), Mary (age 45), Lovena (age 32) are still living with her.

Can anyone tell me if these people are buried in Montgomery Co., Ohio, where, and some dates. And what happened to John P(Powers?) Cozad. Thanks for any help.

Mail To: Carol Berry, 2905 Brookside Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245

Email: cedartre@aol.com

GOSS, SCOTT, HOWE, SPRACKLEN
[Posted: 26 April 2004]
I am a descendant of Solomon Goss who was born on 16 Jun 1754 in Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts. He was christened on 1 Jul 1825. He died in Apr 1828 in Fearing Twp. Washington, Ohio. He was active in Methodism in early Washington Co.

He was married to Olive SCOTT (daughter of Obadiah SCOTT and Hannah HOWE) on 25 Jun 1776 in Plymouth, Pennsylvania. Olive SCOTT was born on 23 Sep 1757 in Waterbury Twp. New Haven, Conn. She died on 4 Jul 1825 in Probably Washington County, Ohio. Solomon GOSS and Olive SCOTT had the following children. I am a descendant of their daughter Lydia who married John Spracklen/Spracklin of England.

• 91 i. Elizabeth GOSS was born on 9 Dec 1777 in Washington County, Ohio. She died on 20 Apr 1845.
• 92 ii. Noah GOSS was born on 24 Jun 1782 in Washington County, Ohio.
• 93 iii. Mary GOSS was born on 4 Mar 1785 in Washington County, Ohio.
• 94 iv. Solomon GOSS was born on 5 May 1788 in Washington County, Ohio. He died on 2 Nov 1864 in Probably Iowa.
• 95 v. Daniel GOSS was born on 23 Sep 1790 in Washington County, Ohio. He died on 18 Nov 1868 in Probably Washington County, Ohio. He was buried in Ohio Rockland Cemetery, Belpre, Washington, Ohio.
• 96 vi. Levi GOSS was born on 22 Nov 1793 in Marietta, Washington, Ohio.
  • +97 vii. Lydia Mary GOSS.
• 98 viii. David GOSS was born on 15 Jan 1799 in Marietta, Washington, Ohio.

I believe the Solomon and Olive were one of the first settlers to come to Ohio. They may have arrived as early as 1796. I would appreciate any information or publications in which they are referenced. I know that Solomon and/or his son are mentioned in "Pioneer Life in Dayton and Vicinity" by John F. Edgar on page 46. He is also mentioned in other publications as being part of the Newcom party.

If you have information, documentation, etc. please contact me.

Mail To: J. H. Seeley

Email: usamom99@hotmail.com

MCPHERSON, FOWLER, MORRISON
[Posted: 14 April 2004]
Looking for descendants of A. McPHERSON who died in 1839 in Dayton and his wife, Margaret FOWLER (1802-1854) and James B. MORRISON (1803-1866) and his wife, Sarah FOWLER (1812-1888).

Mail To: Kathryn Ellis, 127 Aberdeen Ave., Dayton, OH 45419-3102

Email: kathellis@gbronline.com

RONDEAU
[Posted: 13 April 2004]
My father-in-law was born and adopted in 1923. He acquired a copy of his original birth certificate and gave a copy to us. I have tried, without success, to find out what happened to his biological mother. The following information is on his birth certificate and legal papers. Her name: Elsie Rondeau, address: Doors of Hope, age:19, her birth place: Escanaba, Mich., occupation: telephone operator, attending physician: Jerome Hartman M. D., birth place and date: Miami Valley Hosp., 9/30/1923, name given at birth: John Gerald Rondeau, his adopted name: Jack William Streight (later he changed it to William Gerald Streight), adopting parents: Howard and Florence Streight.

Since she was only 19 at the time, it would be logical to assume that she married later and had a family. If you can help me, I would be very grateful.

Mail To: Barbara Streight

Email: bstreight@fuse.net

WESTFALL, GOODMAN
[Posted: 30 March 2004]
Jemima GOODMAN WESTFALL and spouse ABSALOM WESTFALL were among early families of Montgomery County, OHIO. They were married in Darke County, OHIO 15 Mar 1827. I am trying to locate parents and siblings for Jemima Goodman. Her date of birth was between 1811 and 1815 in Maryland. Any help would be appreciated.

Mail To: Jo-Ann Thaxton

Email: jthaxton2@earthlink.net

HOOVER
[Posted: 17 March 2004]
I am interested in obtaining any information on the Jacob Hoover line. He is my great great grandfather. They came from Lancaster Penn. to Scioto County in Ohio abt. 1808-1809. They settled in Clinton County abt. 1820. My great grandfather was Joseph W. Hoover, son of Jacob, and my grandfather was Robert Louis Hoover, husband of Lucinda Brannen. If anyone is researching this line, will you please contact me. Thank you.

Mail To: Virginia Hoover Winterbotham, 1637 Countryside Dr., Beavercreek, OH; Phone No. (937) 426-3274

Email: No email.

McCONNAUGHEY, MANNINGTON
[Posted: 11 March 2004]
What is the relationship of Elizabeth Mannington who died in Belbrook, Ohio in 1944 to David McConnaughey? Mail To: L.Lee, 1717 Denholm, Manhattan, KS 66503

Email: llee8888@cox.net

SHARKEY/SHARKET
[Posted: 09 March 2004]
I am looking for Sharkey's who lived in Dayton. We visited them when I was young, in the 50's. They are, I think second cousins to my father. I had a great grand-aunt, Dorothy Dolan who married a Timothy Sharket/Sharkey. She was the daughter of Michael Dolan and Mary McManus. They were all from County Roscommon, around Croghan.

They had at least two children in the 1860's, Michael and Thomas. One of the offspring--or more likely--grandchildren of Michael or Thomas settled in Dayton.

One of the persons we visited was Lottie whose last name I think became Klier. His nickname was "Babe".

There were kids about my age who would now be in their late 50s or early 60s.

Anyone know of these people? Thanks.

Mail To: Andy Dolan

Email: akd@seanet.com

BOWMAN
[Posted: 09 March 2004]
Family oral history from a 94 year old cousin relates the story of Ward Bowman, Farmersville or Germantown area, who developed a large farmers produce market near his farm ca 1920. I would like to correspond with persons researching this line.

Mail To: Mel Bowman, Palmyra, PA

Email: Hopsandmelb@aol.com

LIFFICK, HUNTSBARGER, JACKSON
[Posted: 08 March 2004]
Researching Alonzo Liffick, Clarence Jackson married to Martha A. Kensell. Martha died ca 1973 buried in Dayton, OH and would like copy of her obit.

Children of Clarence Jackson and Martha are: Addie born 1908 married Robert Freed in IN and Lester born 1907.

Children of Alonzo and Martha: Raymond; Rose born 1918 died 10 Jun 1989 Dayton, OH (would like her obit) married Allen Huntsbarger; Marjorie b 1919; William born 1922; George born 1924.

Would appreciate any help on these people.

Mail To: M. Purdy

Email: FamilytreeN@swfla.rr.com

BODEY
[Posted: 03 March 2004]
We are looking for the person who presented two volumes on the BODEY family at the Montgomery County Genealogy Chapter's January Show & Tell Meeting. One book may have had photographs and the other text. We have someone who connects to the BODEY family. Please contact us.

Mail To: Russell Sarver, Vice President, Montgomery County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society

Email: rsarver@woh.rr.com

SCHOOLEY
[Posted: 03 March 2004]
Will anyone with information on Samuel Schooley, who is buried in Woodland Cemetery in Dayton, please contact me. I am especially interested in the birth date of Samuel Schooley who died June 30, 1862. I have information on this family.

I have a reading on all Schooleys buried at Woodland Cemetery. I also have info on some descendants of the above Samuel. I come down from Samuel's brother, William C. Schooley, who remained in York County, SC.

Mail To: Frances P. Stewart, 2982 Briarcliff Rd NE, Apt 204, Atlanta, GA 30329-2545

Email: Franplstewart@aol.com

HOOVER
[Posted: 01 March 2004]
Looking for information on family of Michael HOOVER who settled in Mongomery Co btw 1800-1810 and later migrated to IN. Michael was born 14 June 1786 in PA. I believe the following children were born to him in Ohio: Daniel b 22 Jan 1812, Michael b 1813, Hannah b 1814 and two other unknown sons. Looking for info like name of his spouse and unknown sons, birth dates of children, and his precise place of birth in PA.

Think he may have had other family with him, eg brother Daniel, but this is not certain.

Mail To: Chuck Hoover

Email: hoovercharles@hotmail.com

FAIRCHILD, PURDY
[Posted: 29 February 2004]
I am looking for more information on Mary Ann PURDY born Dayton, OH 17 April 1812, married Eddy FAIRCHILD in Dayton 18 November 1834. I have plenty of information on the Fairchilds in Dayton and New Jersey, but the Purdy name in Montgomery Co. eludes me.

Email: Jiboulden@aol.com

CASAD
[Posted: 29 February 2004]
Looking for any information, including photographs for Thomas Meade Casad. He was a proprietor of a hat shop.

Email: Jrcrusey@aol.com

HEETER, MARTIN
[Posted: 07 February 2004]
Would appreciate information re children of JOSEPH ADEN HEETER (1882-1957) mar. GERTRUDE ETHEL MARTIN (1889-1964), bur. Parish Cemetery, Arlington, Clay Twp., Montgomery Co., Ohio. Can provide JOSEPH A. HEETER's line of descent, but need info re the generations who came after.

Known issue of above couple:

1)JESSE; 2)CHESTER MARVIN (aka BUD)...b 1 Oct. 1920, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, d. 19 December 1997...OH) ..mar.2nd, 28 Sept. 1946, Dayton,O., NORMA ELOISE LUCAS (her line all the way back); 3) INEZ, mar. JACK BENNETT; 4) MABEL; 5) EVELYN HEETER, mar. ROY R. GISEWITE, b. 1916, OH, d. 8 June 2003, Trotwood, Montgomery Co., Ohio.

Thank you for any help!

Mail To: Rosalie Lucas Hartinger, Gulfport, Florida

Email: BocaCiega59@cs.com

LEMMON, O'NEILL, TABB, BOLLING, ROSS, SLAGETER
[Posted: 31 January 2004]
Mary (maiden name unknown) b circa 1820 in NY - lived for a time in Van Buren twp of Montgomery County, Ohio.
mother from NY; father from MA
married Mr. Lemmon of MA
son Edwin b circa 1853 in Ohio
daughter Mary Amanda LEMMON TABB b circa 1840 in Dayton OH
husband John F BOLLING ROSS TABB b near Columbus MS 1838/9 d 1880
son Charles ROSS TABB b circa 1861 in Cobb Switch MS
married Alice O’NEILL of Cincinnati, OH
Bolling and Tabb families from VA

Mrs. A L Tabb and Mamie appear in the 1883-4 Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio city directory at ns Buckeye St, second house west of 4th.

Email: dwellwood@aol.com

LONG, SHEA
[Posted: 30 January 2004]
I am searching for information on my great-grandparents. John W(elch) Long sailed from Germany and lived in Dayton, Ohio. He was married to Mary C. Shea from Cork, Ireland. They had a daughter, Ellen May Long Burke Corrigan who died June 7, 1954 in Dayton. Ellen was born September 20, 1878 in Dayton and was a member of St. Mary's Parish.

Any information would be appreciated.

Mail To: Kathleen Allen, 1970 Traver Road, Apt. 120, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1266

Email: No email.

GATES, HYLER
[Posted: 30 January 2004]
In 1836, in Montgomery County, Hannah Gates (Getz) married Jacob Hyler. Any information on these people would be greatly appreciated.

Mail To: Mike Stover

Email: m.stover@mchsi.com

WALSH, CLEGG
[Posted: 30 January 2004]
My cousin, Andrew F.WALSH (1862-1909) came from Ireland to Dayton, Ohio, in 1883, married Mary J. CLEGG in 1885 and had 4 children while they lived at 1407 East 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio. Mary J. CLEGG was born July 1855 in Dayton, died in March 1902 and is buried in the Calvary Cemetery, Dayton, along with several of the Walsh family (grave is Section 25, Lot 14).

The children were 1) Eleanor born 1886 who may have married Frank BARLOW, 2) Joseph born 1888, 3) Edmund born 1890 joined the Army but died in 1918, and 4) Frederick born 1892 who married prior to 1920 a woman called Helen. After their parents died the children moved to 38 Linden Avenue, Dayton, sometime prior to 1920.

My goal is to locate any living descendants of this WALSH family.

Mail To: Phil Young (Sydney, Australia)

Email: phil@ancest.com.au

PAINTER, KESELRING, HARLEMAN, BRONILL
[Posted: 11 January 2004]
I am interested in obtaining information on Matilda Painter and husband, Wilson Keselring (my great-grandparents). They resided in Twin Twp, Preble County, OH until 1875, then settled in Dayton, Montgomery County, OH.

Also, I am researching Conrad Harleman and wife, Sophia Bronill (my great-great-grandparents). He came to Ohio from Chester, PA and settled in Liberty or Jefferson Twps in Montgomery County. He died in 1875 and was buried in Jefferson Twp, Montgomery County, OH with nine surviving adult children.

I would appreciate any information on these families.

Mail To: Virginia Winterbotham, 1637 Countryside Drive, Beavercreek, OH 45432

Email: No email.

GASKILL, SHAW, LAMB
[Posted: 10 January 2004]
I would like to know more about my SHAW ancestors, who at one time, I believe, lived in Dayton, Ohio.

My third great-grandfather, Nehemiah GASKILL, married Eliza SHAW 14 Mar 1850 in Dayton, Ohio. Eliza was born 1 Jul 1821; I cannot confirm whether she was born in Ohio (though I suspect she was). She apparently had a child from a previous marriage, Rachel Caroline LAMB, born 1849. Eliza SHAW died 6 Feb 1875 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I do not know who Eliza SHAW's parents were, where she grew up, how she ended up in Dayton, etc.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Mail To: Steven Gaskill, 1974 East 123rd Street #1, Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Email: No email.

SZESZKEWICZIUS, KAUSEVIC
[Posted: 07 January 2004]
I'm looking for information about my grandparents who came from Lithuania/Russia to Dayton around 1912. My grandfather stayed with a brother, I believe, on Grove Ave. My grandmother stayed with an uncle. They were married at Holy Cross Catholic Church on May 15, 1914.Many variations of the names have been used (Seskevicius, Seskevic, Kaushius, Kaushas) over the years. My grandfather had other relatives in Dayton at that time by the names of AUGUSTOUSKAS, SLUZINAS, STEPHANITIS. I think my grandparents moved from Dayton to Cleveland between 1915 and 1920. Any information or where I might go for information would be appreciated.

Mail To: Cindy

Email: dkck48@aol.com

LEIS, HOOVER, INGHAM, WEIDNER, SCHULTZ, REEDY
[Posted: 27 December 2003]
Looking for any descendants of Johann Peter Leis or Leiss married to 1st Anna Maria "Mary" Kalbach, 2nd Maria Catherine Schell.

His children are:
1. Henry Leis m: Rebecca Fidler
2. Katie Leis m: James Ingham
3. Adam Leis, Rev. m: Mary Ann Reber
4. Peggy or Rebecca Leis m: (husband) Schultz or Shultz
5. John Leis m: 1st (wife) Forry, 2nd Margaret Reed, 3rd Catherine Leiter-Eagle, and 4th Catherine Rumbarger-Harter
6. Hannah Leis m: Simon Hoover
7. Leah Leis m: Michael Weidner
8. Sally Leis m: George Leis
9. Magdalena Leis m: (husband) Reedy (not sure if this is the one or sister Maria)
10. Maria Magdalene Leis m: (husband) Reedy (not sure if this is the one or sister Magdalena)

I can not find anything of the Schultz/Shultz or Reedy/Ready marriages or descendants.

I am looking for information on how the Leis families came from PA to Montgomery County, Ohio, and who and how many were in the party. I would love to share information and pictures with you, if you have any. If anyone is a descendant of any of the above children on has any information on them, please email me. Thanks.

Mail To: Suella (Leis) Fenton

Email: suellajf1@aol.com

MICKLE
[Posted: 1 December 2003]
MICKLE, Archibald Elmer. I am seeking information on the Mickle family who appeared in the 1820 Butler Township Census. Any information about Archibald, his wife and children would be greatly appreciated.

Mail To: Helen and Bert Fallon

Email: fallons@earthlink.net

GARST, MORRISON
[Posted: 12 November 2003]
I am researching my great grandfather Daniel Garst born April 27, 1813, died 1882. Also my great grandfather Thomas Morrison. I would appreciate any information. Thanks.

Mail To: Marilynn Garst Mayer, 6517 West 101 Place, Overland Park, KS 66212-1707

Email: no email available

SHEETS, MARTIN, MARCHANT
[Posted: 10 November 2003]
I am trying to find information on William S. Sheets and his wife Alice Vincent. Both were born around the early to mid-1860's. I have found record of their living around Washington CH before moving to Dayton. They had two children that I know of, Maud Sheets (17 Oct 1887-9 Aug 1965) and Alvin Sheets (1892-1949). I believe Alvin arried a woman named Sarah, whom he had 2 or 3 children with. Maud Sheets married William Lewis Martin in Dayton in 1906. William Lewis Martin was one of four children, son of Eli Lincoln Martin and Mary Ann Reed. His older sister Cora Martin (1882-1961) married William Marchant and lived in Dayton. The other two children were Mae Martin (b. 1885) and Eli Harrison Martin (1888-1973). I have had a very difficult time finding information on the Sheets family, especially dates for William S. and Alice Sheets. I would love to learn more about Cora Martin's husband William Marchant, not just dates, but also the business that he owned in Dayton. Any additional information that anyone has on any of these families, their descendants, or other lines that you might think are related, it would be greatly appreciated. I have a little more information related to the Martin line that I can share as well.

Mail To: Britt Brostrom

Email: brittbr21@netscape.net

ZERBA, DITTO
[Posted: 10 November 2003]
I am in search of information about my great-great-great grandparents Samuel T. Zerba & Abigail (Bailey) Zerba. Samuel was born about 1824 in Ohio & Abigail was born on April 6, 1846, not sure where. Samuel & Abigail were married on August 31, 1842. One of their daughters, Arvilla Marcia Zerba, is my great-great grandmother. I think she was born on November 25, 1846 somewhere in Ohio.

Can you help me fill in anymore details concerning the Zerba family? Is there a list of their children with birth dates, marriage dates & spouses, & death dates or certificates?

I have a second request for any information about Sarah Ditto. She is also a great-great grandmother. I have a birth date of September 6, 1825 in Montgomery County, Dayton, Ohio. Her parents were John Ditto, born in 1795 & Elizabeth (Focht) Ditto born in 1797. Sarah married Henry T. Andrew in 1842. Can you supply any information about Sarah & her parents, John & Elizabeth (Focht) Ditto?

Any information you can supply or resources you can suggest for me to research is greatly appreciated. I will thank you in advance for your help & consideration.

Mail To: Nila Van Blericom, 26311 N.E. 212 Avenue, Battle Ground, WA 98604

Email: nvanblericom@msn.com

HECKMAN, LEONARD
[Posted: 10 November 2003]
I am working on my family history. I am gathering information on John Heckman & his wife, Sarah Leonard. They were married in Montgomery County Ohio in 1830 & left Ohio around 1848. I am trying to find a document that proves that Sarah’s maiden name was Leonard.

Mail To: Ms. Pat Ryland, 450 Paradise Lane, Wickerburg, AZ 85390

Email: no email available

NEFFER
[Posted: 4 November 2003]
I am looking for information on A. Neffer. He was the orginal owner of our farm in western Montgomery County. He sold the farm to Geo. Rumbager in 1820. We are hoping to trace back when the farm house was built and to learn a little history of its beginnings. Thanks.

Mail To: Tommy Baudendistel

Email: thomas.a.baudendistel@delphi.com

EICKMEYER, BARTON
[Posted: 26 October 2003]
I am looking for the parents of Pauline (Polly) EICKMEYER, Born abt 1872 and Amelia BARTON, Born abt 1858. Pauline was married to Albert A. EICKMEYER. The 1910 census for Dayton, Ohio list Albert as 41 yrs, Pauline as 38 yrs and married 19 years and parents were Germans. The census reflected one son Earl 15 yrs old. Earl EICKMEYER lived in Dayton and operated a gasoline business and he died in 1955. I believe that Earl had two daughters who may still be living.

Pauline was a cousin to my Grandfather Charles August STRODTBECK, his was Father Frederick William STRODTBECK. The family is not aware of any brothers or sisters of Frederick and believe that one of the parents of Pauline is related to Frederick.

Amelia was married to David T. BARTON and in a letter I have David referred to Amelia as cousin to Charles A. STRODTBECK. The 1910 census for Dayton showed Amelia 52 yrs old and David 53 years old.

Pauline Lived at 313 Kenilworth Ave, Dayton 45405-4037
Amelia Lived at 139 Linwood St., Dayton 45405-4914

I have a couple of letters written by Pauline to Charles A. in the early 1940's where Pauline discusses family. Pauline in her letters always talked about Amelia. I have pictures of both ladies. The letters being written in the early 1940's these ladies probably died in the late 40's or early 50's. Any information or leads or recommended sources that will help me establish the parents Amelia and Pauline is most appreciated.

Mail To: C. Russell Strodtbeck

Email: russells@tabletoptelephone.com

PENCE
[Posted: 26 October 2003]
I am originally from Dayton, Montgomery County, OH and have most of my roots from this area including the Clermont & Darke County areas. These are the names I am researching:

• Baisch ~ Ger> PA> OH
• Beigel ~ Ger> OH
• Bubeck ~ Ger> PA> OH
• Buchanan ~ WV
• Davison ~ OH
• Hoover ~ OH
• Klopfer ~ Ger> PA> OH
• Lautenschleger ~ Ger> PA> OH
• McDorman ~ OH
• Reed ~ KY> OH
• Reeves ~ OH
• Roberson ~ WV> OH
• Rohde ~ OH
• Spratt ~ WV
• Wells ~ OH
• Wright ~ OH

WELLS Family Website

Mail To: Pamela WELLS nee ROBERSON, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Email: wellsy@bellsouth.net

PENCE
[Posted: 15 October 2003]
Looking for any general information about my Paternal Great-Grandfather, so that I can continue working backward. Luckily, I have the funeral guestbook from Schlientz & Moore Bros. in Dayton. I just need parental names and dates from anyone who might have this type of data.

Gilbert A. Pence
Born: 19 Jan 1883, Winchester OH
Died: 28 Jun 1947, Dayton (?) OH
Interred at Polk Grove Cemetery, Butler Twp

Wife: Luella Pence
Bros: Denman, Grover
Children: Wendill, Cecil, Gerald, Denman, Howard, & Helen

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Mail To: Patrick Pence

Email: patrick_pence@hotmail.com

GUNKLE/GUNCKEL/GUNKEL/GUNCKLE
[Posted: 11 October 2003]
I am trying to research my mother's paternal family for her. Her great grandfather's name was Jacob Gunckel (spelling variations above) b.1818. In the family bible it has an entry that Jacob Gunckel married in Montgomery County OH in 1840. It also names 3 children, Jacob S., Rebeca (Rebecca), Thomas b. 1863, 1849, 1843 (not sure which year for which child). Jacob and his wife would also have to had Henry Gunckel b.1850 OH because that is my mother's grandfather. If anyone has any information or can verify this, please reply. Much thanks.

Mail To: Don Muse

Email: dmuse13@comcast.net

PECK
[Posted: 8 October 2003]
Have been looking for John Peck b. 1773 believe in PA., and wife Mary, no other information on her. Believe traveled to KY and was there until about 1810 then settled in Fairfield, Greene Co., Ohio. John d. 5 Nov 1845 and buried in old section of Fairfield Cemetery.

Children to this marriage; James, Sara, Susannah, Nancy & Terissa.

John married Ruth Coffield Martin 30 Oct 1832 in Greene Co., Ohio and Children to this marriage; Anna, John, Mary & Maria. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Mail To: Jack Peck

Email: jackjo@earthlink.net

HABERER
[Posted: 1 October 2003]
Working on class reunion 35 years Chatham High School of Chatham, Va.

Looking for Monica Marie Haberer. Her father's obituary reads: Col. Walter Joseph Haberer Jr. age 61 died March 27th 1976 was buried March 30th in private service in his native Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife (?) and three children(?). One child is Monica. Died Lynchburg, Va lived in Rustburg, Va. Local obits says 31 years in Army. A 1935 graduate of the University of Dayton. Dont know which cemetery and if his wife is dead.

Would like to know her name--might give me a clue. Any help greatly appreciated.

Mail To: Aubrey Bennett

Email: bootsy49@aol.com

ROWLAND, BLIZZARD
[Posted: 1 October 2003]
My sister and I are researching our family, particularly for information on my grandfather, Oliver Lincoln Rowland. He was born in 1861 in Williamsport, Ohio and died in 1935 in Dayton, Ohio. I believe that the correct Williamsport is the one in Pickaway County. Oliver went to Ohio State School of Dentistry (or one of its predecessors) and practiced in Dayton. His father John Rowland was reportedly a peddler, so I am unsure of how long the family lived in Williamsport. John's wife was Elizabeth. Oliver had 3 siblings: John, Marian and Margaret. He was married to Anne Lillian Blizzard of Piqua.

Mail To: Rowland William Breidenbach, 1515 Redwood Lane, Davis, CA 95616, (530) 756-6287

Email: rwbreidenbach@ucdavis.edu

BREIDENBACH, CASE, DITZEL
[Posted: 1 October 2003]
My sister and I are researching our our grandfather, Clarence Fredrick Breidenbach and his ancestors. He was born in 1887 and died in Dayton in 1964. He was married to Nina Levi Case. His father was Elias Fredrick Breidenbach, born 1850 in Ohio and his mother was Eva Ditzel born in Hassen Germany in 1850. His three siblings were Katherine, William and Daniel. Clarence was a linotype operator for the Dayton Journal Herald and was active in the Christian Science Church in Dayton.

Mail To: Rowland William Breidenbach, 1515 Redwood Lane, Davis, CA 95616, (530) 756-6287

Email: rwbreidenbach@ucdavis.edu

ARCHER, COTTERILL, BENHAM, NUSSKELLY
[Posted: 16 September 2003]
I am searching for David ARCHER who was born December 31,1783, and died January 8,1844, in Montgomery County, Ohio. He is buried in Sugar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery (Old Centerville Cemetery). His wife was named Jane and according to the 1850 census she was born about 1779 in Virginia. This is not the David ARCHER (1788-1861) who was the son of Benjamin ARCHER, Sr.

In 1850 Jane ARCHER was living with her daughter and son-in-law, Catherine Jane (called Jane) and Joseph COTTERILL in Carrollton, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio. Joseph was an Inn Keeper. Jane ARCHER probably died before the 1860 census as she was not living with her daughter at that time. I have not been able to find her burial site.

Children of David and Jane ARCHER were:

1. Elizabeth ARCHER, b. December 23,1808; died March 16,1846 in Montgomery County, Ohio. She married Joseph COTTERILL on November 7,1833, in Montgomery County, Ohio.
2. Mary Ann ARCHER, born March 6, 1813; died September 7, 1848, in Montgomery County, Ohio. She married Aaron BENHAM on January 7,1836, in Montgomery County, Ohio. She is my ancestor.
3. William ARCHER, born February 13, 1817; died September 5, 1851, in Montgomery County, Ohio. He married Eliza NUSSKELLY on March 19,1845, in Montgomery County, Ohio.
4. Catherine Jane ARCHER, born about 1822 in Ohio or Pennsylvania. She married Joseph COTTERILL on October 6, 1846. He was the widower of her sister Elizabeth.

Mail To: Lucille Wattles

Email: lucyrw@aol.com

KELTZ, PHELPS
[Posted: 16 September 2003]
I am genealogy researching the following surnames in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio area in the 1900's. Would appreciate any information and correspondence with other genealogy researchers researching the KELTZ-PHELPS families.

Mail To: James Anthony "Tony" Keltz, Sr., 445 Belmont Ave., Wilmington, OH 45177-2824, phone: (937) 382-7744

Email: tkeltz445@yahoo.com

MURRAY
[Posted: 10 September 2003]
Researching Ed Murray who was in the late 1930's a high official in the Dept. of Highways, his wife "Babe" and his daughter, Onda. In 1938 they lived on Broadview Blvd. in Dayton, Ohio. Any information, especially on Onda, would be greatly appreciated.

Mail To: Dale Motschman, Trotwood, OH, (937) 837-7870

Email: dalesr99@earthlink.net

KITE, HORAN, GORDON
[Posted: 02 September 2003]
Mae Catherine KITE married John J. HORAN in Huntington WV in 1911. Horan died in the Dayton floods in 1913. Kite then married James Francis GORDON in 1913 in Dayton. My father James Edward GORDON was born in Dayton in 1916. His birth certificate lists him as the fifth living child born to Mae Gordon. Looking for the other four children.

Mail To: James Gordon

Email: seminolerenegade@att.net

BLACKBURN
[Posted: 28 August 2003]
Looking for descendents of Joseph T. Blackburn, Ethel Blackburn (Kelly), Robert Blackburn, Homer Blackburn. All these people lived in the Dayton area 1920-1960. Working on a family tree.

Mail To: Steve Blackburn

Email: steveb4817@comcast.net

SIMPSON, KIMMEL
[Posted: 28 August 2003]
SIMPSON, Abraham born in Dayton, OH 1853, son of David L. and Catherine KIMMEL SIMPSON. Abraham married Caroline (last name unknown). They are on the 1880 census in Jefferson Township, Montgomery County, OH, page 141. Two children are listed: Lilly M. SIMPSON, b. 1875 and Charles M. SIMPSON, b.1878. On the 1900 census, Abraham and Caroline living in Miami Township. He is a plumber, married 26 years, and Caroline's parents are from Virginia. Thank you for any information about the above people.

Mail To: Janet Mills

Email: hjmills@wcnet.org

HUSBANDS
[Posted: 27 August 2003]
HUSBANDS, Thomas O. (wife FELICIA) Seeking information on his ancestry and also would like to know if he died in Ohio. He was located in the 1880 US Census living in Dayton, Montgomery, OH with his wife Felicia and 5 children: Mary C, Emma E, Annie E, Joseph O, and Laura I.

Any information would be sincerely appreciated.

Mail To: Fred Robinson

Email: frobi19807@aol.com

NELSON
[Posted: 27 August 2003]
I am looking for an obit on William Nelson born 8 Nov 1895, died 20 Jun 1946/48. He was married to Rose I. Cook. He is buried in McKendree Cemetery, believed to have died in Dayton, Ohio.

Would like to find the names of his parents. Also, does anyone know where McKendree Cemetery is located? Thank you.

Mail To: Jennie Smith

Email: gary_jennie2001@hotmail.com

RICHARDSON
[Posted: 10 August 2003]
Emanuel Richardson was born in 1863 in Champaign County, OH to Amossire Morgan (aka Morgan) and Lavinia (Beck) Richardson. Morgan was the son of John H. Richardson and grandson of Boyd Richardson. Emanuel's siblings included: John, Sarah Jane, David, Milton, Margaret, and Emma. Emanuel became a railroad brakeman and switchman. He married Ida Frances Mount in 1885. They had six children: Edwark Melvin (1884), Blanche (1886), Leon (aka Leo) Merton (1886) George (1887), Ethyl (1888), and Thompsom (1889 or 1891). Emanuel was killed in a railroad accident on 1-6-1891. The newspaper article said that his wife was pregnant at the time, which is why Thompson (their youngest child) may have been born in 1891.

Mail To: Joy Cottrell

Email: alc1081362@aol.com

BOOTH
[Posted: 10 August 2003]
Frederick R. Booth was born about 1872 in Greene County, OH I believe. His father's name was John. The family eventually moved to Dayton, OH where Fred worked as a switchman for the railroad. He married Ida Frances (Mount) Richardson on 5-30-1892 in Dayton, OH (after the death of her first husband, who also worked for the railroad). She had five children from her marriage to Emanuel Richardson and they had two children from this marriage (Crum Irwin Booth in 1896 and Elizabeth in 1898). The family moved to Chicago in 1898. Fred died on 5-3-1900 in Chicago, but is supposedly buried in Ohio.

Mail To: Joy Cottrell

Email: alc1081362@aol.com

BRUCK/BRIDGE
[Posted: 10 August 2003]
John Bruck/Bridge, DOB abt 1812, Prussia, Germany (father: Peter DOB abt 1766) married Elizabeth Tonges in Germany abt 1835. Children: Catherine, abt 1836, Prussia Anna Marie, 1838, Westmoreland, PA and Margaret, Elizabeth, Celena, Henry, John, Erasmus and Louisa all born in Hamilton, Butler, OH.

Mail To: Kim

Email: Klhpa@aol.com

SHUPERT, LIBECAPE, SCHMITT
[Posted: 10 August 2003]
Looking for information about George Peter SHUPERT (son of Peter H. and Elizabeth (LIBECAPE) SHUPERT, b. 24 Oct 1876 Montgomery Co, OH, d. 3 Oct 1964. He married Alta BRANDT (my g-gm's sister). I have old photos and hope to match them with someone else's so I can put his name on them positively.

George and Alta's son is Roy Brandt SHUPERT, b. 5 Jan 1904 Dayton, Montgomery Co, OH, d. Nov 1997, m. 23 July 1927 Helen E. SCHMITT

Mail To: Marcia Snyder, 17058 Pecan School Rd., Holland, TX 76534

Email: M44as@direcway.com

ROOT, HUDSON
[Posted: 10 August 2003]
Searching for any ROOT's of Montgomery Co, OH. My 2-g gm, Electa F. ROOT, married John Wesley HUDSON 1853, Meigs Co OH. They moved to Montgomery Co about 1854 where she lived till death in 1922. John Wesley died from wounds in CW in Marietta, GA. I have information on their 3 sons.

I would like to find anything about Electa (ROOT) HUDSON's siblings, also her parents' death and burials.

Parents of Elect ROOT: Stephen (b. 1777 CT) & Mary (Polly) (unknown) (b.1897 CT) ROOT. They were in Meigs Co 1819 (tax list) thru Mar 22, 1858 (land sale). Stephen and Mary are listed in 1850 census in both Meigs Co OH and in Hamilton Co OH. In Hamilton Co the children are: (all born in OH) Electa 22, Rozanna 19, Francis 17, Henry Clay 16. In Meigs Co the children listed are: (both born in OH) Stephen 28, Henrietta 11. Other possible children: Sidney, Jane, Peter, Perry, John.

Any help will be very much appreciated.

Mail To: Marcia Snyder, 17058 Pecan School Rd., Holland, TX 76534

Email: M44as@direcway.com

MILLER, HUNT
[Posted: 10 August 2003]
My name is Karen Lane I feel I have a family root in Montgomery Ohio. It has been a dead end for me for years. The name is MILLER.

Hamilton Miller born about 1816 in Miami Ohio and married Sarah Ann Hunt about 1840 also in Miami.

Please let me know whether or not you have any connection to this family. Thank you.

Mail To: Karen Lane

Email: sglane51@hotmail.com

PENROD
[Posted: 10 August 2003]
I am looking for information on Cortenis S. Penrod b. 2/7/1834 OH Montgomery County d. 10/9/1860 Preble County, OH.

Parents: Michael Penrod b. 12/20/1807 PA. d. 9/14/1840 OH m. 6/14/1828 Edy Schenk Penrod b. 5/21/1809 N.J.

I have also seen his name spelled Kortenis Penrod, married Rebecca Sites Bonebrake 5/17/1855. They had 2 sons, John Schuyler Penrod b. 9/19/1857 and David Josiah Penrod b. 1/7/1856. Both of which moved to Franklin County as adults.

Cortenis/Kortenis had 4 brothers, Samuel S. Penrod, John A. Penrod, William H. Penrod, and Ira M. Penrod.

I have found some of the Penrod family buried in Oran Christian Cemetery, Oran, OH.

Any information on Kortenis/Cortenis Penrod would be appreciated.

Email: jrmach25@aol.com

SPRAGUE
[Posted: 14 July 2003]
Researching my G G Grandfather SETH SPRAGUE m MARGARET CLARK. Not sure of issue, possibly adopted JOSEPH SPRAGUE b March 30, 1825 at Columbus, Ohio. Joseph m ______, second wife CHARLOTTE EVERT. Issue of Joseph & Charlotte Sprague; Lillie (d 1876), La Dora Sprague m George Reeder, Joseph Sprague, Jr. m ____? Had issue, Wilford Sprague m Margaret Ullmer. The 1870 Census for Dayton lists a Margaret Sprague living with her daughter Margaret Foot and her husband David Foot and their daughter Mary Foot. Any connection with the above Sprague family listed above? There is also a Margaret Sprague buried at Woodland Cemetery in 1873, where is Seth buried? Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Mail To: Barbara E. Ginn, 2885 Mercury St., Hayward, CA 94544-5920

Email: bebeginn@aol.com

JOHNSON, DALTON, HUMPHREY
[Posted: 28 June 2003]
I'm just getting started into this family thing. My father changed his name when he left home at the age of 17 years old & upped his age to 19 years. His name as I knew him was James H. Johnson. His real name was John William Dalton. He was born in Indiana around 1915-1918. He married Margaret (Mary Magdalene) Collins or Humphrey. She was married before. They were married in the mid to late 1930's. They had 5 children: James Jr., John, William, Walter, and Robert. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Mail To: William A. Johnson

Email: waj@woh.rr.com

OWENS
[Posted: 28 June 2003]
Seeking information on Zachariah T. OWENS. I find him in the 1920 census in Jefferson Township. He was born in Pennsylvania. Am looking for a death date and place of burial.

Mail To: Barbara Brunges

Email: babbsjr@iserv.net

KEELER
[Posted: 28 June 2003]
I am looking for more information about the family of Thomas Keeler born abt. 1786 in Dayton, Ohio. His wife is Sarah and I believe that they had the following children all born in Dayton, Ohio: Sarah 1808, Benjamin 1812 who md. Mary Ann Ackerson; Joel 1815 who md. Nancy Lines; Samuel Dec 1816 who md. Sarah Bateman; Lean Ann 1820 who md. William Merritt; Charles 22 Feb 1822 who md. Hannah Lines; Judah 1823, Thomas 1827 who md. Abigail Snellings and Mariah 1829 who md. Barton McAnally. Thank you.

Mail To: Sue Kapp

Email: sfkapp@vii.com

HOOK, TRISSEL, BILLHEIMER, THOMPSON, MUNDHENK
[Posted: 28 June 2003]
Looking for connections to James Hooke 1785-1848, John Trissel Sr. 1800-1888, Archibald H. Hooke 1824-1877, Isaac and Ann Thompson all in Montgomery Co., OH Perry Twp.

Mail To: Ken Writtenhouse

Email: krwrthouse@aol.com

JOHNSON, GOOD
[Posted: 28 June 2003]
I am trying to find information about the father of Franklin P. Johnson. Franklin was born Oct 1869 in Montgomery County, and according to his death certificate, his parents were David Johnson (b. VA) and Lucy Good (b. PA). In the 1870 census, I find Frank Johnson (1 year old) living with his mother's parents, John and Mary Good in Harrison Twp, Montgomery County. I also find in the 1870 census, a David (age 24) and Lucy (age 22) living in the household of Hannah Johnson, Dayton Ward 4. This David is listed as a machinist, which is a profession that was passed on through several generations of this family. However, the place of birth for David and Lucy is listed as Ohio, which does not fit, and there is no indication on the 1870 census that these two would have been married.

Mail To: Carolyn Johnson Burns

Email: carolynjburns@woh.rr.com

SELLNER
[Posted: 28 June 2003]
I would like to find the family of William G. Sellner. I have his original military record which is in a couple pieces, but someone has also transcribed the document. I will be glad to send both to his family. William G. Sellner, Private of Company C of the 6th regiment Infantry. He enlisted for 5 years in 1891. He was discharged in 1894. William was born in Grants Lick, KY abt 1782. He was 24 yrs 2 mos at the time the document was transcribed.

Mail To: Carol Bell

Email: carolsnews@swbell.net

WEBER
[Posted: 28 June 2003]
I would like to find the family of Constantine Weber. I have his original Baptism record in German, The Kingdom of Wurttemberg, Danube, Obemint, Ehingen. Constantine Weber was born 8 April 1838 and died 15 February 1923 in Dayton, buried in Calvary from St. Mary's Church. The baptism record lists his parents and witnesses. His funeral record is in the Luthman Funeral Home books (#18 for 1923) held by the Dayton Metro Library, Dayton History Room. 215 E. Third Street, Dayton.

Mail To: Carol Bell

Email: carolsnews@swbell.net

DETRICK, YOUNG
I am looking for information on Isaac Detrick abt. 1809 in Pa. He married Mary Ann Young in Greene County, Ohio in 1836. Their first son was Benjamin born in 1837 in Montgomery County. I found them in 1870 in Newberry twp. Miami County, Ohio, can't find them anywhere else. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Email: swank2002@core.com

LIMBERT
I am researching or contacting any Limbert's who lived or are living in Montgomery Co., Henry who died 27, June 1869, father of Henry born 6 Sept. 1816 father (twelve) of Harvey C. (my great grandpa) born 1 Sept. 1856.

MOORE, HAHN
Wish to locate descendants of Geo. Harrison Moore and Fanny Fowler Moore -- Both buried in the Dayton Memorial Park in late 1930s. Their sons were John and Virgil. Daughters were Dora Shepard, Ruth Walz, Emma Moore of Dayton. Daughters from other cities were Maggie Robertson, Clearwater, FL; Irene Ryberg and Adell Qinn of Cincinnati. Dayton Addresses known in the 1930s were 1902 Wyoming St., 303 Kifaber St., and Brooklyn Ave. Son John may have been a policeman.

A Rev. Harvey C. Hahn officiated at the funeral of both Fanny and George. Does anyone know the church to which he was associated?

Mail To: Grace Swartz; Tuscaloosa, AL.

Email: gs1075@comcast.net

MORTON
Seeking any info on James MORTON and family found in the 1830 Federal census in Montgomery County OH, Miami Twp. Specifically looking for his son William Morton, born around 1822, presumably in same location.

Email: jmorton1@san.rr.com

HARTZELL/HARTZEL/HARTSELL, YAUGHEY
I am trying to prove who the father of George Hartzell born 1812 and married to Margaret Yaughey. I have much information that Adam Hartzel was his father but I am not sure this is true. I have found a guardianship for a George Hartzell who is 14 years old in the court records. They show his father to be George. I believe this George is Adams son and my George to be Adam's Grandson.

I would like to know if anyone has any information on George Hartzel or Adam Hartzel. Adam lived in Jefferson Twp. George may have lived in Jefferson or German Twp. They belonged to the German Reformed Church.

Mail To: Peggy J. Henning Beveridge, 7709 Himalayas Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89128

Email: jhartzell1@aol.com

MURRAY, SIMPSON
I have a Mary Margaret SIMPSON, born approximately 1865, who married Ed MURRAY, in Dayton, Ohio, in approximately 1882. Any information on these two would be greatly appreciated!

Mail To: Amy Simpson Redmon

Email: redmon1@aol.com

STOLZ
My name is Patrick Lernout. I live in Waregem-Belgium at about one mile from the US Flanders Field military cemetery. As I am interested in the history of World War 1, this cemetery has my special attention. I started to write a book about the soldiers buried here. So I am looking for as much information about all those men. I think that would be a great tribute for them, who gave their lives for the freedom of our country.

In the cemetery is buried Erman Stolz. He was from Dayton. Should anyone have information/pictures about them or some history, addresses, etc … ? He died of wounds November 1, 1918.

Email: patrick.lernout@pandora.be

RAUCH, WAGNER
Looking for parents of John Rauch (married to Theresa Wagner ), (lived on Velma Ave 1930's). Also looking for John and Theresia's children; Ambrose b. Apr 13, 1890 (who married Anna Meier b. Mar 31, 1893 d. Dec 28, 1986), William, John, Bernard and Margaret (and their children).

Also looking for Ambrose's children: Ambrose, Charles, William, Mary, Anna Mae, Rose Marie and Barbara Lee.

Email: Kennedmr@siscom.net

HENDERSON
I am looking for information on George Henderson. aka. Pete Henderson. He was originally from Fernie, B.C., Canada. He was the first Canadian to drive in the Indy 500. He was in Dayton as late as 1928. It is believed he was involved with McCook Field. His wife's name was Florence. He appears in the 1920 census, but then vanishes. Any help would be appreciated.

Email: kingslon@hotmail.com

HATFIELD, SANDS
Searching for the parents of Belle Hatfield, who married Fred B. Sands ca. 1888 and lived in Dayton, Ohio. Belle had a sister Anne who lived in Gary, Indiana and a brother Jim who also resided in Dayton. Bell and Fred had a son Arthur whos wife worked at a large department store in Dayton. Belle was born in Ohio ca. 1861 and her son Arthur was born 1892.

Email: julidona@aol.com

BROWN, S. N. BROWN & CO, PHELPS
Looking for any information regarding S. N. Brown & Company of Dayton, manufacturers of carriage goods, circa 1885-1900. Others in the business: Thomas BROWN, Charles H. BROWN, John M. PHELPS.

Email: lclayson@earthlink.net

COLLINS, GRAYSON
Searching for parents of Alfred Collins, B. Jan. 15, 1847 in Dayton, Ohio. His parents died when he was very young and he was raised by George W. and Rachel Grayson, both born in Ohio. Found in the state of Indiana in 1860 census.

Email: barbnray@mdvl.net

WOLF
Looking for information on Joseph Wolf, son of John W. Wolf and Margaret Myers Wolf. Joseph was born September 3, 1845 or 1846 in Cumberland County, PA. He was married to Mary E. (maiden name unknown) about 1874 in Ohio. She was born July 1851 in Ohio, and died in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

He served in the Civil War, but I can not find any records for which regiment he was in. I know from family letters he was serving near Atlanta, Georgia in August of 1864 and was expecting to be mustered out in about a month. He had two children that I know of Effie M. Wolf, born September 1875, Dayton, Ohio and James Lawrence Wolf, born 1877 in Indiana.

I know that Joseph Wolf was a railroad conductor and during 1889 and 1890 he lived on 315 S. Broadway. Dayton, Ohio. Some say his middle initial was B., others say it was S. He is supposed to be buried in Dayton, Ohio.

Can anyone help with some further information. Civil War regiment would be helpful, and name of cemetery, so he could be remembered.

Email: sher@maplenet.net

CUMMINGS, MURRAY
Henry Cummings and Ginny (Jennie) Murray (Murrey) were married in Montgomery Co. Ohio October 20, 1885. I have 1895 and like to have this rechecked but I can't seem to get to the marriage records for Montgomery Co on Ancestry.com or for some reason these names aren't included on the online information for Ohio Marriages. Some people also called Henry, Jacob Cummings. Their family grew up in the Montgomery county area. Henry was born in Maryland and it is said Miss Murray was born in South Dakota although on the census record for her daughter it says she was born in Ohio.

Email: mhamilton_1999@yahoo.com

MORTON, HAYES
I am searching for information on Thomas Morton (b:1874, d:1913 Dayton flood) married to Ella Mae Hayes (b:7/17/1874 d:8/4/1953 buried:Huntsville Cem, Lakeview, OH). Eight children born 1888 - 1902. I have significant info available on their descendents, but am looking for info on their ancestors.

Email: morton@hrtc.net

DOYLE, COOPER Seminary for Women
A distant cousin of mine recently discovered the journal of my great-great-great grandmother, Margaret Doyle, written in 1850 when she was about 19 years old. Margaret attended the Cooper Seminary for Women in Dayton during the year 1850, she talks about school life quite a bit in her journal. I am now shall I say "obsessed" about finding out more about her life in Dayton. I am seeking more information on the Cooper Seminary School. Any leads appreciated! (I am in Oregon and can't do any in person research!)

Mail To: Kammie James

Email: riverhut@attbi.com

HARDESTY, DETRICK
I am looking for the family of John and Effie Hardesty. They resided in Dayton in the early 1900's. They had at least 2 -3 children- daughter Etoil and a son Robert, possibly another daughter named Alice? Effie would be my great Aunt on the Detrick's side. Also looking for a Miss Mollie Detrick living in Dayton also, maybe with Effie. Their parents were Benjamin F. Detrick and Hannah Harrison Detrick from North Clayton, Miami County. Mollie's real name could have been Mary Ellen? She was born in 1881 in North Clayton, Miami County, Ohio. Effie would have been born abt. 1879 in Clayton, Miami County. Clayton was a crossroad town and no longer exist it was between Covington and Bradford, Ohio. The Detrick's were mostly Brethren.

Mail To: Susie

Email: swank2002@core.com

DETRICK, HARRISON
I am looking for a Benjamin F. Detrick ca 1937 in Montgomery County, and died in North Clayton, Miami County in Sept. of 1902. He is buried in Highland Cemetery in Covington, Ohio. He married a Hannah E. Harrison in 1875 and had the following children - Mary Ellen, John, Myrtle Belle, Samuel R. , Effie G., Elmer, Raymond, Zena, Arsina. Any information would be greatly Appreciated.

Mail To: Susie

Email: swank2002@core.com

EVANS
Looking for any information on James O. Evans, born 1832 in Montgomery County Ohio. Was married to Mary Jane "Annie May" Burwell, born 1851, Ohio. Had children Leroy, b. 1869, and Barbara, b.?

Would like ancestors, or any other details available. Thank you very much for your help.

Email: khayne02@aol.com

POFFENBARGER/POFFINBARGER
We are looking for Noel Poffenbarger/Poffinbarger, b. 1882.

His father was named John Poffenbarger/Poffinbarger, b. abt. 1839. In the 1880 Census (Montgomery Co., OH), I found two possiblities:

.1.) John W. Poffenbarger, b. 1839 OH , age 41, farmer (*this is the correct year) Germantown, Montgomery Co., OH (father b. PA & mother b. OH) (wife) Mary E. Poffenbarger b. 1851 OH age 29 (a first wife?).
(dau) Anna L. Poff b. 1870 OH age 10 out of school.
(dau) Alice I. Poff b. 1873 OH age 7.
(dau) Barbra Poff b. 1876 OH age 4.
(dau) Katie Poff. b. 1880 OH age 4 months.
plus, from a Civil War pension file that someone is sending me, all these children are mentioned including: (son) Charles Poff b. Jan 13, 1887 (born after the Census) ; d. Feb. 1981.

.2.) John Poffenberger, b. 1838 OH, age 42 (birthdate off one year)
Miami, Montgomery Co., OH (father - MD& mother - MD) (wife) Eliza A. Poff b. 1844 OH age 36 (father - PA& mother - OH).
(son) John H. Poff. b. 1867 OH .
(dau) Sharlott Poff.. b. 1869 OH age 11.
(dau) Anna Poff.. b. 1873 OH age 7.
(dau) Hattier Poff b. 1875 OH age 5.
(dau) Rutha Poff. b. 1879 OH age 1.
(mother-in-law) Sarah Getter b. 1815 OH age 65.
**Remember we are looking for a son, Noel, who was born after 1880& may have a different first name** Thank you, for any help!

Email: johrah@aol.com

PENROD, PARRISH, HOLDER
I am looking for an obit for my Great GrandMother, Helen HOLDER PARRISH PENROD. She was born in 1897, was married to second husband, Herman PENROD at the time of her death on May 8, 1959. She died of Cancer, Riverside Hospital and is supposed to be buried at Riverside Cemetery. Any help in locating my GGM will be Greatly APPRECIATED.

Email: tammy1@hawksnet.net

HUNSICKER/HUNTSICKER, SCHUDER/SHUDER
Sarah Huntsticker married Christian Schuder in Montgomery Co., Oh on Dec 22, 1842. Christina Schuder's brother, Peter married Barbara Hunsicker. Who were Barbara & Sarah's father? Christian & Sarah both died in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Would like more information on the families.

Email: kcfawley@kconline.com

MADSEN
I'm looking for Axel Vilhelm Frederik Madsen, born 3.Dec.1872 in Odense, Denmark. He arrived Ellis Island Apr. 16., 1906, together with his wife Marguerite (a 24 years old french woman) from Cherbourg, Manche, France. They said they would visit a friend "Hammershoj", in Dayton, Ohio, 1620 Brown Street.

In Denmark he was a cabinetmaker. Family said, that he became a farmer in USA and that they had no children ? I'd be happy for any information or idea finding data about my granfathers brother.

Mail To: John Moehring Madsen, Margrethes Alle 7 , 5250 Odense SV , Denmark

Email: johnmoehring@dsa-net.dk

MILLER, BURNETT
Seeking to contact any descendant of Frank Miller (b. 23 Jan 1866, d. 1921). Frank was a graduate of Dartmouth College and was the Superintendent of Education for Ohio from 1916-1921. His parents were both born in Germany. Frank married Nettie Burnett (b. ca. 1870, d. aft. 1920)on 19 Aug 1897 in Arcanum, Darke Co, OH. They had two children: Catherine (b. 11 Dec 1899, d. 02 Apr 1989 in Corona, Riverside, CA; marr Mr. Anderson) and Aubrey Frederick Miller (b. 15 Jun 1901, d. 15 Dec 1972 in Tavares, Lake Co, FL). It is believed that Aubrey had a son who was in the military in the 1970s.

A box of valuable genealogical material and a large pedigree chart on this Miller family was accidentally shipped to the wrong person in 1977, and ended up with a Navy person who had been transferred from Orlando, Florida to Hawaii. It is believed that the box belonged to the son of Aubrey F. Miller (name unknown), who likely was in the military and lived near Orlando. If anyone knows how to locate anyone in this family, please write or email me. I am helping my friend who has the box in her possession.

Mail To: Janice Palmer McLellan, 6302 Fairview Dr., Pensacola, FL 32505-2057, Phone: 850/432-5291

Email: jbpalmer22@cox.net

KEPLER
I am looking for information on George Kepler (1790-1877) who came to Dayton in 1816 from Maryland. His 1st wife was Mary Polly Colbert (d. 1821) and his 2nd wife was Elizabeth Goodwin (1803-1886). His census records show that he lived in Warren Co.(1820 & 1830), Montgomery Co. (1840-1860) and Preble Co. (1870)

I am also interested in Jesse Kepler (1808-1895) who came to Dayton in 1819 from Maryland. He was married to Maria Hendrickson on 1-8-1831. His census records indicate he lived in Jackson Twp., Montgomery Co. & Dayton city.

Email: jgarwood@lausd.k12.ca.us

VOORHEES/VORESS, BENNETT
Am Searching for information on the above surnames, GG Grandfather Joseph Voorhees (Vorhees, Voress alternate spelling) Adopted son David Bennett Voorhees or David's parents Samuel & Susannah Bennet both died in 1843 buried in Centerville.

Email: dvoorhee@columbus.rr.com

SMITH
WILLIAM STEELE SMITH was born in Virginia, 1813. He married in Va.1843. Soon after he moved to Salem (now Clayton). He was by trade a Saddler(harness maker). He raised eight (8) children: Kumler, Horace, Georganna, Granville, Hanson, Mary, Edmonia, William Ellsworth (my grandfather). I am interested in finding out more about this family, especally where in Va. was William STEELE SMITH born, who were his parents, did he have any siblings, did any of them travel to Salem with him. Please contact me privately as well as on this page.

Email: dlspas70@webtv.net

SPEECE
George W. Speece born 1820 in Dayton Ohio. Died October 19, 1889 in Carroll County, Indiana. Any info would be helpful!

Email: chasdeb@bloomingdaletel.com

STEWART, NICHOLSON, MCCLARNEY, ESHART
Robert Stewart (my ggggrandfather) m Unknown Nicholson. Samuel, my gggrandfather, was born to them, 11 Oct 1783 PA. This is all the information I have on Robert and his Unknown wife. BUT, Samuel m 1) Elizabeth McClarney 1810. Their children were: Jno Robert, Geo. Nicholson, Jas Monroe, Bashrod Washington, Elisabeth b OH, Samuel Jr., Harriet Jane b OH, Lydia Maria b OH. Samuel's married second wife, Margaret Eshart, 1827. Their children were: Benjamin Franklin b 1830 OH (my ggrandfather), William Simmons b 1831 IN, Jonathan Cox b 1833 IN, Anna Mary b 1835 IN.

I have a feeling that Unknown Nicholson father's name was George Nicholson!

Migration pattern of my Stewart Line as far as my research has permitted. 1783 PA 1830 OH 1831 IN 1862 MO.

Email: softshew@htcomp.net

WARNER, BOOGHER, MILLER
I am looking for the parents of John Warner, Jacob Warner married Susannah Boogher on1/24/1846 in Montgomery County.I have 9 children Susannah parents were John Boogher b. 9/12/1789 and her mother Elizabeth Miller b.4/2/1796 in Bedford, Pa.

Email: swank2002@core.com

HILE/HEIL/HEELE, CHILDRESS
Searching for any info on Ida (COUNTS) HILE (could be spelled HEIL or HEELE, don't know) she should have been born around the turn of the century 1890-1900, her daughter was born in 1919. Her death was in November of 1972, buried most likely in Montgomery Co. Her first husband was Laban CHILDRESS, her second husband was "Homer" HILE. I live in Australia, please help.

Email: priddell@tpg.com.au

SWARNER/TROUTMAN/COPPOCK
I am trying to determine if there are any SWARNER/TROUTMAN/COPPOCK burials in Arlington or Parish cemeteries (near the city of Arlington, OH.

Email: BANN40@aol.com

STONER, KINSEY
Searching for any information, descendants and ancestry of Abraham Stoner, living in Preble and Montgomery Counties, Ohio, circa 1790-1830. Married Sarah Kinsey.

Email: KathiCook@msn.com

MCCLEARY, MILLER
Seeking additional information re McCleary/Miller Marriage: Earl Wayne McCleary, age 21 (if he gave the correct age), born Montgomery County, Ohio. His father: George W McCleary. His mother: Annie Shaffer. They married on June 4, 1901 Montgomery County, Ohio, license #18305 Viva Lillian Miller, age 20 (age is incorrect, she was 16 years), born Tarrant County, Texas. Her father: ? Miller. Her mother: Jinnie (Virginia) Hancock. I am having a difficult time finding out any information pertaining to these families beyond the information I have on the marriage certificate.

Email: DeannaAtt@att.net or
Email: Streeter2002@aol.com

BACHMAN/BAUGHMAN, SHOCK
Susannah BACHMAN (BAUGHMAN) married John SHOCK in Mt. County in 1844. According to her father's will, she inherited the family Bible, which was then to go to her oldest daughter. Would like to locate this Bible if at all possible.

Email: JaneJLBach@AOL.com

HOLMES, NORTON
Irma Holmes born Nov. 18, 1895 in Knoxville, Iowa. Parents was James Franklin and Florence(Robinson) Norton. She was married to Artie Holmes on Aug. 6, 1913 in Iowa. She moved to Dayton, Ohio around 1940's. Granddaugher name was Sandra Dohezal. Lived on Point View in 1950's. Any information census, births, deaths, etc.

Email: hotlipsskc@yahoo.com

MENTEL
Seeking descendents of Simon MENTEL and wife Rebecca _____?. Son of Conrad and Marie (BREIDENBACH) MENTEL. Born in Germany, ca. 1835. Known children: Mary E and Sylvester.

Mail To: Mary G. Winningham; 4701 Willard Ave. #312; Chevy Chase, MD 0815

LOUDENBERGER, ARNETT, MOYER
I am interested in finding anyone who knows anything about these people in Montgomery Co. Ohio:

Loudenberger John Married: Arnett Elizabeth 1835 Mt. Ohio Loudenberger John Married : Moyer Sarah 1845 Mt. Ohio

Email: lesmcx@aol.com

PECK
Seek information or other researchers on John Peck, b. abt 1773, PA., d. 5 Nov 1845 in Fairfield, Ohio. Searching for information on 1st wife Mary no further information available. No she was in Fairfield, Ohio at reading of the estate 1845. Second wife Ruth later moved to IN., Any information or leads would be appreciated. Can contact me at.

Email: jrpmopar@chartertn.net

FISHER
Looking for the family of Edwin C. Fisher that was born in Oakwood, Montgomery Co, OH on Dec. 9, 1908. He later came to IN in 1921 and settled in ishawaka and married a Leona J. (Ives) in 1936 on Nov. 20.

Email: gedmon@mcttelecom.com

TIERNEY
I am looking for any research on Tierney's in Dayton Ohio. I know they are mainly in the Calgary Cemetery. I visited once, but the relationships were not clear to me, and I did not have time to really research. What I know is on this web page, and I can provide details to interested people:

http://www.users.qwest.net/~gibsonca/gibsons/surnames.htm

Email: gibsonca@qwest.net

HAGER, HETZEL
FAMILY BIBLE LOOKING FOR HOME: Recently purchased family Bible at local flea market. Following information inside the Bible: Family of Sameul C. HAGER and his wife, Louisa HETZEL of Miamisburg, Ohio: their birth, marriage and death date. Their children: children's birth, marriage and death date.

Mail To: L. S. Conley; P.O. Box 817; Hindman, KY 41822

BILLMAN
I am researching the BILLMAN family in Montgomery and surrounding counties. I know there was a family presence from 1850-1870 but believe there may have been family there perhaps as early as the 1830 era. All I have is some names: Abraham, Jacob, John, Daniel and Silas. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated.

Mail To: Don Billman; 163 Rainbow Dr. #6379; Livingston, TX 77399-1063.

DARST
William Henry DARST, my great grandfather was born in 1840 in Germany and immigrated when he was 17. He married Lucy Ann HOFFMAN in 7-1-1869 and lived at 30 or 32 N. Williams, Dayton, OH. He died on 4-9-1899 and is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery along with his wife who died in 1907. I am unable to discover any history on him other than what I have shown above. If you have any information it would be appreciated.

Mail To: Val Wilson; 9445 Monroe; Brookfield, IL 60513.

Email: rwwval@aol.com

ULERY, HEETER (HIZER)
I am hunting information on the ULERY (Ulrey) and HEETER (HIZER) families who came from Montgomery County, Ohio to Wabash County, Indiana around 1849. They are related to my husband. His gr. Grandfather was Jacob Ulery who married Christina Heeter. Also the Hiser or Hizer family may have come from this area.

Mail To: Ms. Doris Studebaker; 6040 W. 280 S.; South Whitley, IN 46787

LEIGHTY
Christopher Leighty married Barbara Schuder in 1815 in Montgomery Co., OR I have lots of information on Barbara and her family; I need information on Christopher Leighty. The marriage license is listed as Stophel Lighty, married 1815 to Barbara Shutter in Montgomery Co. Is Stophel German for Christopher?

Later I find Christopher Leighty with Barbara on the Montgomery Co., OH 1850 Federal Census. Their son George Leighty is also listed in the household, age 33. I have been told that Christopher and Barbara Leighty are buried in the Ellerton Cemetery in Jefferson Twp. I do not have access to the Cemetery Book to find out. I'd love to have dates of births and deaths, if possible. I also do not know if there are additional children.

Later that year, 1850, George Leighty married Catherine Cone. They came down into Pike Co., IN sometime after 1850 and are listed on the 1870 Indiana Federal Census with the children. However the census taker spelled their name the "old German" way, LECHTI. These Leighty's and their families remained in Pike Co., IN. George and Catherine Leighty had twins of which Franklin L. Leighty was my great grandfather. His son Clarence Leighty bore my father, Ivan Leighty. The name is being spelled Leighty for all these families.

Mail To: Ivalou Womack; P. O. Box 550; Southwest City, MO 64863.

Email: Avonlady@netins.net

BOSLER
Searching for information on the descendants of Jacob Bosler, a physician who migrated from Carlisle, PA to Dayton in 1834. He died in 1868. He had 4 sons: Theodore, Joseph, Edwin, and Harman, and a daughter, Melozina.

Mail To: Larry Bosler, Box 542, Sugarcreek, OH 44681

Email: lgbosler@web1.tusco.net

REEL, BEESON
Wanted: Info on Henry Sr. Reel (1765-1833) died Montgomery Co. Ohio, Mary Magdalone Reel (1815-1865) born Sept. 19th in Butler Twp., Montgomery Co., Ohio, Sara Beeson, emigrated to Montgomery Co., Ohio in 1808 as child. Married John Allen Sr, Reel (1793-1864) in Montgomery County. Also spelled Real.

Mail To: Don Reel, 9620 Florence Ave., Downey, CA 90240

Email: don.reelcars@verizon.net

KELSO, SIGLER, PARTLETT, WOGOMAN, WYSONG, VAN PELT
KELSO: Looking for parents of Peter Kelso, b 1819 in KY. Believe father to be Michael Kelso, b abt 1793, m Utah McGraw, 10-6-1817 in Highland County, OH. Believe his father to be Robert Kelso also of KY.

VANPELT: Any information on the Van Pelts living in Clinton, Highland Counties. Rachel VanPelt b 1821, d 1913, m Peter Kelso 8-3-1843 Highland Co. Rachael's father Jonathon lived and died in Highland and Clinton Cos.

THOMPSON: Joseph Franklin b 5/27/1830, m Francis Mahala Brakefiel (Breakfield) 12-16-1853. Francis b 5/27 1835. Looking for parents of both or any info on them.

Mail To: Marlo Sigler, 2681 Hayward Ave., Dayton, OH 45414

WEISNER, ZENTMYER
Theodore Wiesner (b 1858) & Jennie Zentmyer (b 1855) both born and married in Franklin Co., PA moved to Dayton, OH after 1880 and resided there through at least 1910 census. They had 3 children, Harry (b 1880), Grace (b 1883, d 1900-1910), and Phillip (b 1888). Looking for death information of Theodore and Jennie and marriages, families, death info for their children.

Mail To: Martha S. Finfrock, 6354 Silver Oaks Drive, Zephyrhills, FL 33541

Email: sfinf@ix.netcom.com

MILLER
The Centennial Biographical Record of Dayton and Montgomery Co. says that Daniel Miller, a very early settler near Wolf Creek, had an old Bible. It was printed in Germany in 1778 and had wood covers, leather back and brass clasps, and contained family records. It still existed when the history was published. I wonder if it still exists. I believe that I am descended from Daniel Miller and would really enjoy seeing the book when I am back in Ohio this Summer.

Mail To: David G. Evans

Email: dmquail@earthlink.net

RIGBY
Any information on my g-g-g grandfather, Richard RIGBY. He was listed in 1820 census in Wayne Twp, Mont Co, OH. He died in Montgomery Co about 1830. His wife's first name may have been Mary.

Mail To: Michael L. Mahan; 1412 Woodlawn Dr.; Warrensburg, MO 64093

Email: mahan@knoxy.net

DILS, BECK
Seeking info on Henry P. DILS b ca 1829 in Hunterdon Co, NJ, son of William H and Susanna Dalrymple Dils, and brother of Esli, George W, and William and Frances A. The family moved to Montgomery Co, OH ca 1835. Henry P. m Elizabeth BECK 26 May in Mont. Co, OH. Elizabeth b 1832, d Jan 1887 In Jefferson Twp. Their children were William b ca 1853; Francis A. b 1855 m Jacob Neidich; Catherine b 1856/7 m Charles BELL; Elizabeth b 1859/60 m Al Medlar; Henry Clement b 1863; George C. b 1865; Charles M. b 1869; and John O. b 4 Dec 1870.

Mail To: R. E. Dils; 27515 Rd U 6; Dolores, CO 81323

Email: redils@frontier.net

STINE, GILBERT, WEAVER, COX, WARNER
Seeking parents of John STEIN and his wife, Sophia Catherine GILBERT. John Stein b 29 Sep 1789 in Frederick Co, MD m Sophia Catherine Gilbert 30 Jun 1812. He died Jun 1872 in Mont. Co, OH. Sophia, b 24 Apr 1792 in PA, d 12 Aug 1866 in Mont. Co, OH. Their Children: George (b 1821 Frederick Co, MD), Israel (b 1823 Mont Co, OH m Hannah WEAVER, m2 Jennie COX), and Mary (b Oct 1826 m Daniel Warner, my grandparents). There were a number of Steins (spelled various ways) in MD and in Berks Co, PA. Could John Stein be son of Johannes Stein and Anna Maria Barbara Gephart? They are listed as participants or parents in a number of christenings in Frederick Co, MD in a proper time frame. Would appreciate any info or help.

Mail To: R. E. Dils; 27515 Rd U 6; Dolores, CO 81323

Email: redils@frontier.net

DILS, COOK
Seeking information on George W. Dils, b 1827 Hunterdon Co NJ, moved with family to Montgomery Co OH 1835/36, m Mary COOK b 1833 IN. Children were William (b 1856) ;and Jane (b 1858) that I know of. Family may have moved later to Indiana.

Mail To: R. E. Dils; 27515 Rd U 6; Dolores, CO 81323

Email: redils@frontier.net

CROCKET, MAST
Need info on settlers in Mont. Co, OH from North Carolina. Any info appreciated re: William CROCKET (m 1811 Nancy MAST), and/or the Mast family: John, David, Daniel, and Jacob.

Mail To: William Crocket; PO Box 536; Katy, TX 77492-0536

Email: acroc61541@aol.com

SMALL, SWINK
Seeking info on Robert and Mary A. (Swink) Small and their family. I discovered them in 1880 Census as residents of Miami Twp, Montgomery Co, OH. They were in the 1870 Census in Wood Co, WV. Their 2 oldest sons, James Small (age 17) and Thomas J. Small (18) living and working with S. V. Crain and Henry Wantz in the 1880 census for Miami Twp.

Mail To: Larry Small, 461 Brightwood Rd., Millersville, MD 21108

Email: Larry 030@webtv.net

HANNON
Searching for parents of my g-grandfather, William HANNAN, b 3 DEC 1850 in Columbia Co, NY. He married Rebecca C. FISSEL, daughter of Henry FISSEL & Julia A. CROWELL, 2 JAN 1872 in Montgomery Co, OH. They went to Darke Co, OH before 1878 where he died 10 FEB 1925. His parents were listed on the death record as William HANNAN (some kin remembered him as John) & Jennie ______. They had another son, James R. but I have no data for him. They came to America from Ireland and could have settled in NY, PA, or OH.

Mail To: Margy I. Francis, 7807 Allentown Rd, Ft Washington, MD, 20744-1742

Email: omargerine@hotmail.com

CRICK, TROXELL
Searching for info on children of John Crick and 1st wife Mary Mott; daughter, Margaret b ca 1846. Also children of John Crick and 2nd wife Mary Ann Troxell; sons Emanuel M. b ca 1854 and John C. b ca 1859. I am also looking for death dates for John and Mary Crick and where they are buried. This family lived in Clay Twp Montgomery Co 1860-1880. I will share info on John's sons, Simeon B. and Rueben.

Mail To: Mrs. Phyllis J. Crick, 6714 Stahl Rd., Greenville, OH 45331

SCHMIDT, STEIN
Searching for family of Wilhelm Schmidt b 1849 in Germany d. possibly in Dayton, OH. He married Wilhelmina (Minnie) Stein b. 1857 in Cincinnati, d 1933 possibly in Dayton. Wilhelmina was a sister to my grandmother, Sophia Stein Lacker of Cincinnati. Would like more information on them and their children: Charles, Edward and Flora Schmidt.

Mail To: Robert J. Lacker, 553 O'Brien Dr., Benton Harbor, MI 49022-9756

Email: rlacker@triton.net

MELLOT, KEIFER
Seeking parents and siblings of Jane Mellot, b abt 1821, married Daniel Kiefer in Dayton, OH abt 1844. Both died in Dayton: Daniel on 14 Feb 1879, Jane on 21 Feb 1895.

Mail To: Jeanne Felker, 100 La Salle St., 11E, New York, NY 10027-4729

WEYBRIGHT, EWING
Looking for burial in Mont. Co. of Mary Catherine WEYBRIGHT, widow of Joseph EWING. She was born 11 Jan 1854 shortly after her Brethren parents moved from Mont Co to Darke. Died 24 Dec 1947, Orlando, FL. DC says body shipped to Dayton, OH. I have been told she and Joseph are buried in Union.

Mail To: Stephen Calvert, 12 Oak Dr., Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Email: weighbright@yahoo.com

WADE/WAID, HARDEN, BOS(Z)WORTH, HARDING, GRAY, OWENS, JORDAN, SMITH, WATKINS
I'm trying to determine the parents of John Evan Wade (Evan Waid), b 7/23/1793, d 12/16/1865. Married to Mary Eleanor Brewer in Bardstown, KY on June 13, 1811. Probable grandparents: John Wade (1735-1813) and Sarah Harden (b Abt 1740). Marriage certificate signed for Sarah Wade Owens (James Owens) as "mother." However, we believe this to be an error. The above names are children of John Wade (1735-1813). MD, PA, VA, IN, OH, KY.

Mail To: Joe Wade

Email: NewSequoyah@aol.com

MCCRAY
I am looking for the the birth information and parents of my ggg grandfather, James McCray. According to the HARLAN family genealogy, James married Mary Harlan in Connersville, IN in 1829. I have several sources which indicate James was born near Dayton, OH in 1806. Possible parents are: James or Martin McCray married Hannah Crawford.

Mail To: Jay McCray; PO Box 22700; Kansas City, MO 64113

STRATHMAN
I am looking for the origin of the Gustav Adolph Strathman(n) family. I have traced them through the Dayton City directories from 1856 until 1869. He disappears from the directories until 1882, when he reappears until 1894. He is listed as a jeweler and watchmaker, and lived at a different street address every year. The 1860 census lists him as having $1500 in real property, but I can find no record of this in Montgomery County. His wife's name was Aurelia on the 1860 census, and a month after the census was taken, she delivered their aughter Anna, my great grandmother and their only child that I am aware of.

Mail To: Sharon Erickson Howell, 20 Deer Trail Dr., Springboro, OH 45066

Email: ghowell@erinet.com

SLANKER, KAY
Looking for information as to what happened to my great grandfather, Henry C. Slanker, (aka Schlenker or Slenker). He was born in Washington County, MD July 1824 and was oldest son of Daniel and Sarah (Poffenberger) Schlenker who are buried in unmarked graves (Lot 1214, Section 65 of Woodland Cemetery). There were two younger brothers David, b-1829 and Hiram, b-1833. About 1835-38, the families of Daniel and his father, George Henry Schlenker, moved to Montgomery County, purchasing land in Wayne and Butler Townships. Henry, in 1846, married Ann Kay, daughter of James and Rebecca Kay living on adjacent land in Section 16/22. Henry and Ann had three children: Ann Rebecca b-1849, Daniel C. b-1854 (my grandfather) and Hiram C. b-1857.

Records in 1859 list several land transfers by Henry and Ann including one while residing in Van Wert County. The 1860 Ohio Census shows the family and three children in City of Van Wert with occupation "Livery Business". Contacts with Van Wert have resulted in no records on Henry. In the 1870 Census, the three children are living with the James Kay and Abraham Lutz families in Section 16, Wayne Twp. In a Montgomery County Superior Court Docket # 3111filed by David Slenker March 1st, 1865 as Petition for Partition of Lot 1989, City of Dayton, against Ann Slanker et al. The records list Ann as the widow of Henry Slanker, deceased, and this is my real question. What happened to Henry?

Further information shows that Ann (Kay) Slanker, d-1877, is buried in Lot 1910, Section 112 of Woodland and there is an oblisk monument with the names of Henry C. and Ann Slanker as parents of Hiram. Have traced the family of David Slanker, d-1901 but have uncovered little on Henry's younger brother Hiram. There is speculation that Henry along with Hiram, with little family ties, went out west and no records can be found of either.

Mail To: Earl Slanker; 847 Hereford Way; Schnectady, NY 12309-4903

Email: EJSCHLENK@aol.com

DUER/DUERR
Looking for the family of Charles Frederick Duerr, stone mason, murdered 20 Jul 1893 in Dayton, OH. I would like any newspaper or obituary items regarding the homicide. His son, Charles W.A. Duerr, b. 28 Apr 1886, m. 1909 to Essie L. Moler, is my ggrandfather and he lived in Dayton. Any information on these two families will be helpful.

Mail To: Cathrin Knollenberg; 1500 Leaf Crest Lane; Bakersfield, CA 93312

Email: CathiKRN@aol.com

SANDERS, SWANK, MCFALLS, MORNINGSTAR, SHUMWAY, CHRISSMAN, HEWITT, LONG
I have obtained some PHOTOS AND PAPERS from an auction that I would like to see returned to the family of Max (Bud or Buddie) SANDERS and Evelyn RHOADS SANDERS. Date of marriage was 18 April 1948. The locations mentioned are Miamisburg and Dayton, Ohio. Other family and friends mentioned are: Pam SANDERS, Beverly Sue Sanders SWANK, Daniel L. SWANK, Linda ?, David?, Rev. Bobby McFALLS?, Glenn C. MORNINGSTAR, Richard SHUMWAY, Joan SNOW, Johnny CHRISSMAN, Jess HEWITT, Meritta LONG, Aunt Mae, and Grandma Sanders. There is information about a wedding that took place at the First Baptist Church of Miamisburg, Ohio, and Sunnyhill Kindergarten is mentioned. Some military photos are included. I would love to hear from someone who is possibly related or knows someone mentioned above, so that I may reach the next-of-kin and return these items.

Mail To: Cornette Attn: Sandy

Email: rdcornette@prodigy.net

JENKINS
Any information on the Jenkins family fro;m Lampasses, Texas?

Mail To: Fred C. Jenkins; 5314 Sportscraft Dr.; Dayton, OH 45414-3656

BAKER, JOHN
Would like to contact anyone researching the Baker family. Need to locate exact birthplace in Ohio for John S. BAKER (b between 1832 - 1939) married Sarah Belle JOHN of Van Buren Twp, Montgomery Co. They had 2 children born in 1869-72 in Van Buren Twp. John served in the 160th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company A from May to Sept 1864.

Mail To: Robert F. Ray; 3220 Vester Ave., Springfield, Ohio 45503.

WOOD, STODDARD, CLEGG
Seeking information on the WOOD family who were prominent in Dayton at the end of the 1800's and early 1900's. Charles Morgan WOOD married Anna Howard STODDARD in 1893. They had at least one son, Armenal Prindle Wood, b 1895. Charles was the son of Capt. Ephraim Morgan Wood and wife, Victoria Helen Clegg.

Mail To: Roger Peterson, West Des Moines, Iowa

Email: petrsand@dwx.com

JACKSON
Seeking information on my grandmother, Mary Ann Jackson, born in the USA. Her parents died in America in 1887 when she was four years old -- locations mentioned include: Dayton Ohio, Squirrel Creek, and Jones' Patch. She was taken to England by relatives. Only one parent's name is known, her father, Joseph Jackson who was approximately 27 years old at the time of his death. Thank you.

Mail To: George William Jones

Email: gw.jones@aol.com

GROVE, STALEY
Looking for information on the GROVE family, particularly Samantha Grove, born about 1840, died in March 1897. She is burried at Woodlawn Cemetery and married George STALEY in Montgomery Co Ohio in 1867. They had three children: Hattie, John, and Charles.

Mail To: Deanna Sinks; 6464 Mayfair; Taylor, MI 48180

WHITEMAN, GOODE, STONE, MARTIN
Seeking all infomation about Benjamin Whiteman (1759-1842) and his descendants: Lewis Whiteman, James Findlay Whiteman, Patrick Gaines Goode (husband of his dau. Mary), Nathaniel Stone (husband of his dau. Maria), Dr. Josuha Martin, husband of his dau. Hester.

Mail To: Cynthia Keefer, 784 Lennox Ct., Tipp City OH, 45371

Email: mustangcyndi@juno.com

SERVER, BERK, WILSON
Seeking information on Jacob W. SERVER and descendants. Jacob was born abt 1815 in Berks Co., PA; married1 Jane Berk in 1832 at Montgomery Co, OH; m2 Mary Ann (Polly) WILSON ; m3 Anna Eliza ___?____. Jacob died 31 JAN 1895. Dayton, OH, buried at Woodland Cemetery.