Email: alfoster@onr.com

BRESLIN
[Posted: 17 January 2011]
I would like to get any information about a John Breslin who died November 16, 1925. He was buried in Hillgrove Cemetery. It appears that he was killed in a work related accident as a laborer for CCC& St.L R.R. Co.

His death certificate has little to no information about him. I cannot find him in the 1920 census for Montgomery, Ohio and I have not been able to find any type of article about his death. Any direction or help would be greatly appreciated.

Mail To: Karen Anne Nicholas

Email: knicholas9033@charter.net

KIESTER
[Posted: 28 December 2010]
A Genealogical Index of Miami Valley Pioneers, Ohio by Lindsey Brien has a listing for Record of Inscriptions on the stones lifted in the Church Yard (Emmanuel):

Kiester, William born 6 Dec 1834, died 2 Aug 1839, son of George and Rebecca (unknown) Kiester.

Looking for the names of the parents of George Kiester and the maiden name of Rebecca.

Mail To: Jo Kester

Email: jo.kester@comcast.net

SHANK
[Posted: 2 December 2010]
My brother and I are researching to complete/verify our genealogy, and we're also looking to find out whatever we can about our ancestors--their occupation, where they lived, when they moved, etc.

My brother was given, by someone who did not know him well, a 15-page printing of the "descendents of Philip Shank". If Philip is generation 1, I would be generation 7. I don't know the source of that listing, and we have found some inaccuracies. The listing includes 247 named people over those 7 generations.

Primarily we are trying to find out/confirm details about Philip Shank. Some of the details regarding Philip in the "descendents..." list:

• born 11 Sept 1749 in Germany. (where in "Germany"?)
• Married Mollie (Margaret?) Kolbin 14 May 1775 also in Germany. She was born 8 May 1752 in Germany.
• 10 children listed. The one in my "line" that I am most interested in tracking would be John Shank, born 11 May 1778 in MD; died 29 Nov 1857 in Jefferson Twp, Montgomery County, OH.

According to this genealogy, Philip was the generation that came to America. The listing of children shows all 10 having been born in America. If Philip came ashore in MD, did he live there? How long? How/when did he come to Montgomery County, OH?

More information about 2nd generation John:

• Married Elizabeth Milchelgen 3 Mar 1808. She was born 22 Oct 1781, in MD. Died 9 Feb 1863 in Jefferson Twp, Montgomery Co, OH.
• John had 9 children, perhaps all but the youngest born in MD. Youngest listed as John William Shank, born in 1827 in OH.

My brother and I are pretty new to genealogy searching. We didn't have much interest until we were given this "descendents...." list. We have learned much, visited many cemeteries, and gone to both county libraries and the Dayton, OH, records building. Any information you might provide on the Shank family will probably be helpful.

Mail To: Steve Shank

Email: steveinville@gmail.com

SHIDELER
[Posted: 10 November 2010]
Need help to document that ELIAS SHIDELER was the son of GEORGE ADAM SHIDELER.

GEORGE ADAM SHIDELER born 1755 in MD, died Oct. 1815 in Montgomery Co., OH. He married Mary Magdalena BUCHIAS about 1782 in Washington Co., PA, she was the daughter of Erasmus BUCHIAS. Mary died June 1830 in Montgomery Co., OH, Jefferson Twp.

Need documentation/proof of son:

ELIAS SHIDELER, born 27 June 1803 in Montgomery Co., OH. Died 7 Nov 1871 in Polk City, Polk Co., Iowa. He married Catherine NEFF 27 Aug 1826 in Montgomery Co., OH. She was born 30 Aug 1808 in Montgomery Co., OH. She was the daughter of Jacob NEFF and Polly RENTFO. Catherine died 13 Sep 1873 in Polk Co., IA.

Mail To: Linda Shiflett, phone (208) 209-5178

Email: lshifl1776@aol.com

SULLIVAN, BROADWELL
[Posted: 8 September 2010]
I would like to find other descendents of this family. Stith Mead Sullivan, son of William and Dioneca Mead Sullivan, married Amie Harriet Broadwell, daughter of Silas and Sarah Byram Broadwell in Dayton, Ohio on 3 May 1853. Any information appreciated.

Mail To: Ellie Kilpatrick

Email: jimellie@nc.rr.com

SEE BELOW
[Posted: 8 September 2010]
Interested in following early Montg Co Surnames: Shank, Heck, Shepherd, Kepler, Creager, Swaedner, Kreitzer, Apple, Michael, Doll, Rauch, Bowen, Wolpers, Schwartz, Kemp, Coblintz.

Mail To: Janet Striker

Email: kwstriker@aol.com

SHANK
[Posted: 8 September 2010]
I am researching the Shank family.  My Great Grandmother Mary Catherine Shank was the daughter of Jacob and Sarah Wright Shank.  She was born in Montgomery Co 1/6/1863.  Any information about these families I would love to have.  Thanks so much.

Email: memawphd@comcast.net

BALTIMORE
[Posted: 4 September 2010]
I am searching for the birthplace, date of birth, and any other information about my gg-grandfather Joseph Baltimore. He was married on November 30, 1837, to Mary Ann Herbert in Cass County, MI. The 1840 US census shows them in Nodaway Twp, Buchanan Co, MO, with a daughter age 1-5. Joseph is age 20-29, and Mary Ann age 15-19. They had another daughter born there, and then a son and daughter born in Andrew Co., MO. We think Joseph died around 1847, before the youngest child was born in 1848. In the 1850 census, he is no longer with the family and they are living in Knox Co., IL, with one of Mary Ann's brothers. Mary Ann died between 1850 and 1860, and the younger children, at least, were raised by foster parents. Later census data for the children lists the parents' birthplaces alternately in Ohio, Virginia, Michigan and Indiana (Joseph). They were orphaned so young that they may not have remembered accurately. We think Joseph may have been a brother of Philip Baltimore who was born in Ohio in 1809, and later lived in St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Joseph also may have been a brother of Ashbury Baltimore who was born in Montgomery Co near Dayton on June 16, 1807. Ashbury was the son of Philip Baltimore who is on the 1810 tax duplicates for Montgomery Co.: Range 5, Twp 3, Section 30, in Washington Twp. This family moved to Wayne Co., IN about 1819, then to Michigan, then back to Indiiana. In 1853 Ashbury eventually settled in Marble Rock, Union Twp, Floyd County, IA where he farmed the rest of his life. If anyone has information on our Joseph's possible connection to this family, or can suggest where I might search for it, please contact me directly at the e-mail address below. Thank you.

Mail To: Mary Nelson Keithahn

Email: mnkeit@rushmore.com

GARBER, RIFE
[Posted: 14 July 2010]
I am descended from Jonathan and Catherine Garber of New Lebanon, Madison Twp (Sect. 31). They are supposed to be buried on their family farm, and his probate records indicate he had a tombstone. Does anyone know where their burial might be? Jonathan died Dec. 6, 1891 in New Lebanon, his wife, Catherine (Sarah Catherine Rife) died c. 1880-1890.

I would appreciate any help you can give me. I know small family burials easily disappear, so this may be a long shot, but they had a multitude of children, so I am hoping some of their descendents may know where they are buried. Thank you.

Mail To: Katie Yost

Email: fla-yosts@juno.com

PECK
[Posted: 7 June 2010]
Looking for information on John Peck b. abt 1773 and Mary (No other info) who had the following children: Susannah b. 5 Dec 1794, Sara b. 29 Aug 1799, James b. 27 Aug 1803, Nancy b. abt 1805 and Terrissa b. abt 1808. They came to Ohio about 1810/1811 from KY. Children settled in and around the Germantown, Ohio area. Have not been able to link with other Peck families in the area. Have more info to share if anyone is searching the same family.

Mail To: Jack Peck

Email: jackpeck@btes.tv

MCGREW, NASH
[Posted: 5 June 2010]
Would like to exchange information with someone working the name McGrew in Dayton and Montgomery County, Ohio. James Fiske McGrew married 1907 to Mary Margaret Nash in Dayton. Another name is Jacobs.

Mail To: Florence Gause

Email: fgause@bright.net

ELY, WALL, THOMPSON
[Posted: 13 April 2010]
I am looking for information on Mark T. Ely who married Hannah Wall in Dayton on 17 Aug 1862. We believe his father was Allison I. Ely born in Monmouth, NJ who married Lydia Thompson on 17 May 1823. I am trying to prove the link between Mark T. Ely and Allison I. Ely. I have Mark's marrige license to Hannah with a signature of A. E. Ely, but the record does not state A. E. Ely is Mark's father. I need this information for a DAR application, and any help would be appreciated.

Mail To: Taylor Watson

Email: taylorwatson@comcast.net

LAROSE
[Posted: 8 March 2010]
I am seeking the name of the cemetery and location, if possible, of John Jacob LaRose, b. 17 Feb 1755, d. 17 Nov 1845 in Washington Township, Montgomery County, OH.

NOTE: After this query was posted, it was discovered that John Jacob LaRose is buried in Hillgrove Cemetery in Miamisburg, Ohio. If anyone is researching this person, please contact me.

Mail To: Thomas P. Jones

Email: genjones@juno.com

LIGHTY
[Posted: 15 February 2010]
I am looking for information on Jacob Lighty. (Other possible spellings are Lichty and Leighty.) He married Elizabeth Hewitt on Dec 24, 1812 in Montgomery Co, OH. Elizabeth is the daughter of Phillip and Elizabeth of North Carolina. Jacob and Elizabeth had 8 children and moved to Fountain Co, IN in November of 1825. Their oldest son Conrad was born in Montgomery Co on Dec 12, 1814. Six of their other children were also born in Montgomery Co. Jacob served in the Ohio militia during the War of 1812, where he was a lieutenant under Captain Samuel Brier (Fort Brier of Darke Co, OH). He served from April 12, 1813 to October 11, 1813. Jacob was born in 1790 in Pennsylvania. I would be greatly interested in and appreciative of any insight into Jacob's parents and siblings.

Mail To: Kerry Lighty

Email: lightyinc@sbcglobal.net

COWPERTHWAIT/COWPERTHWAITE, GRIFFITH
[Posted: 21 January 2010]
I am looking for more information on Samuel J. Earl Cowperthwait / Cowperthwaite born 7 Jan 1898, died 1966 in Dayton; and his wife Marguerite "Peg" Griffith Cowperthwait, born 20 May 1908.

Samuel moved to Dayton from the New Castle, PA area. Peg had two sisters also living in Dayton, so she may have been born there. They had three children, two daughters and a son.

Mail To: Judy Mackenroth

Email: walnutridgeangora@yahoo.com

MCBRIDE
[Posted: 3 December 2009]
I am looking for any information on the McBride’s with these connections. James and Mary McBride with their children John b. 1850, Samuel b. 1858, Abraham b. 1860, Mary b. 1865 moved to Montgomery Co. in 1865 from Ralpho Twp. Lancaster Co, PA. They moved from Montgomery Co to Darke Co. in 1869. If any one has any information about they while they lived in Montgomery Co. I would greatly appreciate hearing from you.

Mail To: Terri McBride, Ozark, MO

Email: ozarkterri@suddenlink.net

BUSSARD, EMRICK
[Posted: 12 November 2009]
I am a descendant of Peter Bussard (June 11, 1817, Frederick Co. MD - May 12, 1902, German Twp. Montgomery Co OH), son of Samuel Bussard and Mary Delaughter/Delauter, and Elizabeth Emrick (June 5, 1818 (or 1819) German Twp. Montgomery Co OH - March 4, 1894, German Twp, Montgomery Co OH), daughter of Henry Emrick and Elizabeth Zech. Peter and Elizabeth were married March 28, 1839, in German Twp, Montgomery Co OH. I am researching their ancestors and descendants and would like to correspond with others interested in this family.

Mail To: Bruce McCrea

Email: mccreab@sbcglobal.net

MURPHY, GIBSON
[Posted: 14 October 2009]
Looking for any information on Alice J. Murphy born 1864, Montgomery County, OH married F. Marion Gibson ca 1880. Moved to Kansas.

Mail To: Maryann and Leroy

Email: lnma1967@comcast.net

SPEICHER
[Posted: 26 September 2009]
I am looking for a connection between Warren (Phillip) Speicher and Earl Charles Speicher. Warren Speicher was born 7/13/1873, we think in Waltz Twp, Wabash County, Indiana and died in Montgomery County, Ohio. He Married Wilda Maglelena (Maggie) Peffly, born 3/13/1892 and died 3/28/1970. They had three children: Louise Budella Speicher born 1/12/1915 and died 7/23/2008 Montgomery County, Ohio; George Wesley Speicher, born 12/26/1916 and is very sane and still living, Montgomery County, Ohio; and Carl Edwin Speicher, born 11/19/1930 and died 10/18/1935 Montgomery County, Ohio. I have visited with Wesley several times in the past year as I found out that he and I share a great grandfather on his mother's side. He was telling me about visiting his cousins, Robert, Reginald, and Christine, the children of Earl Charles Speicher and my great Aunt Opal (Jenkinson) Speicher.

Earl Charles Speicher, born 7/8/about 1885, Lagro Township, Wabash County, Indiana and died 5/2/1943 Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. He Married my Great Aunt Opal, born about 1887, Clay Township, Montgomery County, Ohio and died about 1966-67 Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

***Note, I do know that Aunt Opal's mother was Lavina Jenkinson when she married my Great Grandfather Aaron Peffley. Both Lavina and Aaron were from Montgomery County, Ohio--born there and died there. Aunt Opal's maiden name was Jenkinson.

***Note, I do know that Peter Simon Speicher, born 3/18/1852 Holmes County, Ohio and died 1927 Monroe township, Madison County, Indiana, was Uncle Earl's father. Supposedly a Maria Christine(Wendel) was his wife, born 4/29/1857 Lagro Township, Wabash County, Indiana and died 2/23/1920 Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.

My cousin George Wesley Speicher knows all about Peter Simon Speicher coming to Phillipsburg, and he just can't remember how they are related as he was a very young boy when alot of this took place. His sister Louise died the summer of 2008, but she was very alert and quick right up to the end of her life. Wesley feels sure that she would be able to remember. They were both at the top of their High School Classes and the last survivor of each of their classes.

My Uncle Earl and Aunt Opal left Montgomery County, in the middle of the night years ago, before their last child Christine was born, due to a bad cattle deal. Uncle Earl was a buyer and apparently didn't have the money to complete a deal. We never did learn the facts as no one would ever talk about it. He, his two sons, and his son-in-law there after managed the Indianapolis Stockyards until its demise years later.

My mother was a first cousin of Christine's and they spent a week or two of each summer together as they grew up and really until about the last three years of Christine's life. Christine died in 2006 and I have talked with her son Tom several times about finding Wesley and how we are connected. Tom said they never knew anything at all about their family, other than my family, because we have always visited back and forth with them from when we were little boys.

I would greatly appreciate any information that anyone has as to how Warren (Phillip) Speicher and Earl Charles Speicher are related.

Mail To: Richard D. Miller, Hollansburg, Ohio 45332

Email: ktrich1941@embarqmail.com

FLETCHER
[Posted: 16 September 2009]
I am looking for information on my great-grandfather, Peter Fletcher, and his family.

Peter Fletcher - 1870-1945 (this is only a guess). His son was Anthony Frank (or Francis) Fletcher, b. 1894 in Dayton, Ohio; d. 1981 in Detroit.

My grandfather had several brothers. They were in the Dayton Area during the time of the flood (1913?). My grandfather ran away from home around 1910. Peter Fletcher may have remarried around 1900-1910. My grandfather was placed in a work home or orphanage. I am assuming his mother died on or near childbirth and his father re-married (my grandfather lists his mother as "Unknown").

On all my grandfather's records, it lists Dayton as his place of birth, and he stated he went back to help his family in Dayton during the flood.

Thank you for your help-it is truly appreciated.

Mail To: Thomas Fletcher

Email: fletch3d@sbcglobal.net

FOLZ
[Posted: 29 July 2009]
I am trying to find more about my ancestors Henry and Barbara Folz who appeared in the US Census of 1870 living in ? Ward City of Dayton with 3 children. Any information would be appreciated.

Mail To: Dave Folz, 280 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103, phone 626-796-0901

Email: dfolz@sbcglobal.net

LONG, SOWARD, BENNETT
[Posted: 29 June 2009]
These are pictures of my husband’s great aunt Nell Verne Long and her mother Mary Eliza Bennett Long. We have several more photos of these women, in addition to pictures of Mary Bennette Long's son, Chester Claude. These people are all buried in Woodland Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio.

Mary Eliza Bennett Long (Picture 1)
Mary Eliza Bennett Long (Picture 2)
Born 1843, married W. Herbert Soward, of Soward Music Company, Dayton, Ohio. Her mother was Mary Eliza Bennett and her father was Peter Coblentz Long.

Nell Verne Long Soward
Daughter of Mary Eliza Bennett Long, born 1874, married W. Herbert Soward, died June 27, 1939. We also have several photos of these women and Mary Bennett Long's son, Chester Claude, who was my husband's grandfather.

Let me know if you would like any additional information.

Mail To: Gaynell Perry

Email: gperry@scsk12.org

STETTLER
[Posted: 8 June 2009]
Looking for birth record for my grandfather Edward Anthony Stettler born 25 September 1908 in Miamisburg, Montgomery, Ohio. Parents are Joel Stettler and Adele (Christensen) Stettler. Birth location information found on original application for Social Security card. Ohio Historical Society cannot find record in the probate records they hold. I am hoping there might be a baptism record available to confirm this birth information.

Mail To: Cheryl Baker

Email: genealogylady@wi.rr.com

LESLIE, SCHAEFFER, LOY
[Posted: 8 June 2009]
David Leslie (1787. Pa) married Margaret Kellar (er?) in Montgomery County, 1809. In 1829 he married Sara Jane Schaeffer (1805, MD). I can trace David & Sarah to Indiana in 1850 and Sara to her death and burial in 1876 but he disappears from records. Rosinah Loy b. 1734 MD is a sister to Adam Loy, 1803 settler in Butler County, OH. Rosinah married Peter Schaeffer in MD and had 4 sons. I think there is a good possibility that her descendant may be Sara Jane Schaeffer. If anyone has knowledge of these families, please contact me.

Mail To: W. Kovacik, 2250 Par Lane #1012, Willoughby, OH 44094

Email: wkbuckeye@yahoo.com

SCHNEBLY
[Posted: 29 March 2009]
Any help appreciated on tracking the descendants of the John and Eliza (Keat) Schnebly family, who were born in Maryland but migrated to Greene County, Ohio in 1820s, then moved on to Dayton, Montgomery Co. OH likely in 1840s. John died in 1852 but no documentation found. Eliza still living as of 1880 Census. Children include: Leonard (likely), Luther (b. 1836), Joseph (b. 1837), James (b. 1840), Louisa (b. 1842), John A. (b. 1844), and Laura (b. 1845). Only information found so far is from U.S. Census and Civil War veteran records. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Mail To: Chuck Richards, 8325-9th Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98117

Email: csrichards@msn.com

PECK
[Posted: 11 March 2009]
I am trying to locate any information on Ross C. Peck (born 4-25-1905....died 2-?-1980). He was married to Pauline in 1928. I only have the 1930 Census information. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Mail To: Andy and Marlene Burkhart

Email: amb22783@alltel.net

WEST
[Posted: 5 March 2009]
I am anxiously seeking any information on an Arthur W. West b. Clinton co Ohio abt 1929. His father was Joseph E. West and mother Pauline Brown West. His grandparents were my gt grandparents, Roy and Murta West of Clarksville, Ohio. My grandmother Alma, Arthur's aunt had several pictures and the book from the funeral home among other things and I would like to return them to that branch of the family. Arthur went by the name Billy. Thank you.

Mail To: Linda West Day

Email: lindale1@peoplepc.com

BLACK
[Posted: 25 February 2009]
Arthur D. BLACK, born 24 Dec 1869 in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio; died 22 Jan 1938 in Ohio. He married Edna B. Hershey 11 Oct 1899 in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio. She was born 22 Oct 1873 in Randolph, Montgomery Co., Ohio, and died 06 Jan 1939 in, Ohio. She was the daughter of John Hershey and Christianne Hocker. I am interested in any information on Arthur's ancestors. Thank you.

Mail To: Jack Morter

Email: jackmorter@sbcglobal.net

GEBHART
[Posted: 26 January 2009]
Found old photo. Information on back is Melia Gebhart, Miamisburg, Mont. Co., Ohio. If any body wants a copy of this photo contact me.

Mail To: Ron

Email: seay57@yahoo.com

SCOVEL/SCOVILLE, SIMPSON, KNEISLEY, HARPER
[Posted: 25 January 2009]
Bible records show that my great grandfather, Hiram Nelson Scoville, was born in Dayton 26 Sep 1850, out of wedlock. His father is unknown. His mother, Mary Simpson, age 20, was living with the Kneisley family in Dayton at the time of his birth according to the 1850 census. She was born in Warren Co., OH in 1830. Her parents were Jesse Simpson and Charlotte Wager. Her father was a minister, unknown denomination, and I believe that with Mary’s religious upbringing she would probably want to have her son baptized. I would like to know what churches were in Dayton at that time and would have records of baptisms. I have checked available films in Salt Lake City without success.

My daughter and I are planning a trip to OH this Spring and would like to know the best place to pursue this research.

Mary’s father died in 1862 and his will names Hiram Nelson Scovel as his grandson, the son of his daughter, Mary Harper. Mary must have married a Harper between 1850 and 1862. She subsequently had 4 more sons, Charles, George, Martin and Samuel. I have no record of this marriage, these births or her death. I have not been able to find any information on the 4 sons.

Hiram was living with his Aunt, Hannah Smith, in Warren Co. in the 1860 census, 9 years old. In 1870 he was in Nashville, TN living with William Truett, son of Ezekial Truett, owner of Rosebanks Nursery. He married Amanda Gibson in Nashville on 25 April 1872. In 1880 he was living with his father-in-law, Pinkney Gibson and had 5 children, Minnnie, William, Ada, Walter and Olive.

Hiram died 11 May 1884 at Rosebanks Nursery of unknown causes in the middle of the night. He was only 34 years old and his wife was pregnant with their 6th child, Mary.

If there is anyone out there who recognizes any of this information, or can help with the best place to go for research, I would be most grateful to hear from you.

Mail To: Marylou Denyer, California

Email: mdenyer@dslextreme.com

REED, NEIPMAN, SIMPSON
[Posted: 25 January 2009]
I would like to correspond with anyone researching the Reed, Neipman, Simpson and collateral lines: Harcourt, Heinz, Landis, Wagoner/Waggoner, Kirkpatrick, Cloppert, Beechley, and Ullery families who lived in Montgomery County, OH.

Mail To: Faye Railsback, 1001 S. E. Fifth St., Knox City, TX 79529-2125

Email: frailsback@yahoo.com

KRETZER/LAMPERT (LAMBERT)
[Posted: 23 January 2009]
Looking for information on Solomon Kretzer b. ca 1828 MD, died ca 1894 MD. Ann Lampert/Lambert b. 1836? MD, d. 1902. They lived in Preble or Montgomery County, Ohio.

Mail To: Lisa E. Morrow Koogler, 603 Grant Street, Fairborn, OH 45324

Email: TappingRoots@aol.com

BEEDLE
[Posted: 26 December 2008]
I am looking for information on Alice E. Beedle who died in Dayton on Nov. 24, 1998 at age 72. She was a Hospitalman Apprentice in the Navy in WW2 and was buried in the military part of Greenville Union Cemetery from Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville.

Mail To: Paul Roales

Email: paroales@ionet.net

MOURIZE
[Posted: 23 October 2008]
I would like to find out information about Christian Mourize (born in France) and Mary Mourize (born in Switzerland) who lived in Dayton Ward 7, Montgomery County in 1870. They had 4 children: Jennie (1857), Joseph (1862), Mary 1864), and Louisa (1867).

Mail To: Georgia Townsend

Email: townsend.georgia@gmail.com

PERKINS
[Posted: 29 September 2008]
I am looking for any information on Frank and Augusta Perkins. They lived and died in Dayton OH. My grandfather, Lewis Frank Perkins, along with his brother, was born and raised in Dayton. Frank was born in 1871 and Augusta was born approximately 1878. They are listed in the 1910-1930 census as living at 106 Foraker Ave. Frank worked at the Cash Register Company. I am looking for any information regarding where they came from, what Augusta's maiden name was, or who their parents were. Thanks.

Mail To: Kathy Baker

Email: kathieb@rochester.rr.com

PEARSON, MARTINDALE
[Posted: 27 August 2008]
I am looking for information on the following family:

Pearson, William, b. 10/5/1777 in SC
Martindale, Martha, wife, b. 2/5/1780 in SC

Children born in Montgomery County:
Pearson, Thomas, 1808
Pearson, Rebecca, 1814
Pearson, Nancy, 1816
Pearson, Pattie, 1810
Pearson, Charles Barton, 1804
Pearson, William, 1814
Pearson, Sally, 1818
Pearson, Betsy, 1820
Pearson, Betsy, 1812

This information was sent to me by another party and I cannot find them listed in any online document for Montgomery County.

Mail To: Diane (Redding) Ely

Email: dianeely@att.net

DILS
[Posted: 27 August 2008]
Looking for information concerning Catherine DILS born about 1826 Montgomery County; Mother born in Virginia, Father in Miami County.

Mail To: Pamela S. Pease

Email: ppease4@gmail.com

SHADE
[Posted: 20 August 2008]
Trying to find the father of William K. Shade of Miamisburg (circa 1838-1990's). William came to Ohio from Pennsylvania and had 10 - 11 children of which one was Eli who was my grandfather. Several online sources list the name Nicholas as a potential for the father of William but am looking for proof.

Mail To: Bill Shade, Gettysburg, PA

Email: wlshade@comcast.net

BRENNER
[Posted: 20 August 2008]
I have a grammer book inscribed with "Michael Brenner, 841 Germantown St. Dayton Ohio, Sept 10/95." The year in this date would most likely be 1895 since the book was obtained in the 1970's.

The PREFACE inside the cover is dated June, 1880. On the (well-worn) cloth-bound book cover, a partial title can be read:
_ _ _ _ S
_ _ W E _
_EET_ _Y
GRAMMER
AND
COMPOSITION

Some other pencil handwritten inscriptions are:

• FIFTH GRADE
  (Note: if Michael was in fifth grade in 1895, his birthday would have been about 1885.)
• FIFTH DIST
• Andy Harris I will return your book when you come back to school
  (Andy Harris' name appears 6-7 times throughout the book.)
• April Tatum - appears 2-3 times
• James H. Wattkins - appears once
• M. Ried March 14, 1898 - partially erased

Also of interest: several pencil etchings of US mint indian head pennies and liberty nickles with 'V' on reverse. One tracing clearly is dated 1900.

If you are interested in this book, please contact me. Thank you.

Mail To: Bob Allen, 4125 Hollow Creek Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76008, phone 817-244-0701

Email: bobgallen@charter.net

WESTFALL
[Posted: 6 August 2008]
Trying to find any information on Almetta Westfall, mother of Clifford Westfall, Robert (Raymond Westfall), Dorsey Westfall; Leroy Westfall; Buster Westfall; Sarah Mae John Westfall and her husband Howard Edward Westfall. Almetta may have died around 1946 in Troy, OH.

Mail To: Chanda Dicke

Email: chandad@ohanet.org

BAKER, DAY, BERRY
[Posted: 3 July 2008]
Still looking for ANY information on Edith Marie Baker born 01 Dec 1928 in Dayton Ohio. Was born to Lizzie Baker and Thomas Day. Was in the 1930 Ohio census in Dayton Ohio with her mother Lizzie Baker, half sisters, Elizabeth Berry and Margaret Baker. In the census she was referred to as Marie. Shortly after 1930 she was given or adopted by some neighbors. Would like to have any information on her or what happened to her. Thank you for any help you might give.

Mail To: Teresa Rigney, RR1 Box 270aa, Solsberry, IN 47459

Email: teresar1248@aol.com

JACKSON
[Posted: 1 July 2008]
Looking for family of J. Kent Jackson, 18 Nov 1938 - 19 Sep 2003, lived in Huber Heights Ohio. He went by his middle name but his first was Jerald or Gerald, having seen it written both ways. His wife is Bette Bea Jackson. Father was Claude Eugene Jackson. Would like to contact his family.

Mail To: Irene McTeer Hunt, Modesto, CA, phone (209) 529-8212

Email: fihunt@vers5d.com

DAILY, CUPP
[Posted: 12 May 2008]
Bert L. Daily (1883-1963) of Dayton, the inventor of the "Perfect Stroke" paintbrush and s/o Lafayette and Flora Daily, married my aunt, Mabel A. Cupp about 1930. She was born in Harrison Co., WV 18 Dec 1910. This was his second marriage as he had a son, Robert who also worked in his business. The Death Record for Bert L. Daily states he was divorced at the time of his death in 1963. I am seeking:

1. a marriage record for Bert and Mabel
2. Divorce record for Bert and Mabel
3. Death record for Mabel (she could have remarried)
4. Death record for Mabel's father, Howard Harvey Cupp***

*** Howard Cupp was b 3 Oct 1873 in West Virginia. His World War 1 draft card lists his name as Harvey Howard Cupp.

The story is that Howard died when he was getting off a bus or streetcar in Dayton, while visiting his daughter and son in law. This would have been in the late 1940s or in the 1950s. I have checked the online Ohio Death Records database with no results and I wrote to the state requesting a search with no results. Are there Coroner records for Dayton? How would I access those?

Thank you for any ideas on finding these records.

Mail To: JoAnn Cupp, P.O. Box 1505, Cedar Ridge, CA 95924

Email: joanncupp15566@att.net

OFFICE
[Posted: 12 May 2008]
I am trying to find a death certificate for Celia Office who died July 31, 1940. She is buried in Dayton (House of Jacob cemetery) and this is the date given on her stone, but I can't find her in any index. A search of obituaries in the Dayton Daily News the week following her death did not turn up anything. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Mail To: Sheri Prager

Email: iguana7slp@comcast.net

LONGSTRETH, SHINGLEDECKER
[Posted: 7 May 2008]
I am looking for information on Elizabeth (Longstreth) Shingledecker.

Elizabeth Shingledecker appears in the 1880 census at the age of 23, presumably having married Irvin Shingledecker approximately two years earlier. They were living in Osborn, Greene Co, OH in 1880. By the 1900 census Irvin and Elizabeth had 6 living children (of 7 born), 4 of the children still in their household in Dayton, Montgomery Co, OH. By the 1910 census, Elizabeth had died, and Irvin was remarried (to a Pauline "Nettie"), and still living in Dayton. Since I cannot locate Elizabeth (Longstreth) Shingledecker in the Ohio Death Index, I am assuming that she actually died sometime between the 1900 census and the end of 1907.

I would appreciate help in either finding a death certificate or an obit for Elizabeth (Longstreth) Shingledecker. I am also trying to discover who her parents were, information which is often included in the Ohio death certificates, but another possible source would be a marriage certificate. The marriage probably took place in 1878, but 1877 and 1879 cannot be ruled out. The marriage is very likely to have occurred in Greene County, but that supposition is based only on where the couple was living in 1880, and the fact that Irvin Shingledecker was a living in Greene Co prior to that time. Thank you for any help that can be provided.

Mail To: James Longstreth

Email: JLongstreth@LongstrethAssociates.com

SINKS, RHODEHAMEL
[Posted: 3 May 2008]
Searching for possible link between my paternal grandfather William Randolph Sinks and a Willie Rhodehamel from the 1870 federal census Montgomery County, Butler Twnshp, Vandalia p.o. Four Rhodehamel children (Augusta, Belle, Charles, and Willie) in same enumeration living with four separate families, in addition to a single Rhodehamel adult male (Jacob, 36) in another address. Any information regarding the circumstances of childrens' placement, heritage and future outcomes would be greatly appreciated.

Mail To: John Sinks

Email: jfsinks@comcast.net

WELLS
[Posted: 27 April 2008]
I am looking for information on William Gobel Wells, dob 9-25-1898, Trimble County KY, parents James Wells and Alice Monroe. Bill was my grandfather, he and my grandmother divorced when my father was two years old. My grandmother did not allow him to have any contact with my father. We believe that he was living in the Cincinnati area in 1934. I do know that his family contacted my father in the early 1980’s to say that Bill had passed away, he was in Ohio at the time. My father is gone and my mother does not have a very good memory of things now so I have very little to go on. I have been able find his sister and his brothers and parts of their families but not Bill. If you have any information on him would you please send it to me. I would very much like to find his location. Thank you.

Mail To: Mary Royalty

Email: royalty@hanover.edu

RICHESON
[Posted: 16 April 2008]
Frank Allison Richeson was the brother of my grandfather, Austin Baines Richeson. I would like to trace Frank if possible and at least learn where he was buried. Any additional information, especially about children he might have had, would be a bonus.

This Richeson clan is hard to track and appear to have each gone their separate ways. Here is Frank's birth family:

Richeson, Frank (father) 1852-1926, buried in Portland, OR
Mary (mother) 1859-1926, buried in MN
Austin Baines (son) 1885-1962, lived in Portland, OR
Frank Allison (son) 1887 - ?
Walter J. (son) 1889-1965, lived in Duluth, MN
Mary (daughter) 1895 - ?

Frank filled out a Draft Registration Card at age 55 while living in Dayton, and this is the last known record of his life. If his birth year (1887) was correct then he filled it out in 1942. On this card he listed his residence as: 240 S. Main St., Dayton, Mont., Ohio. His contact person was his brother/my grandfather, Austin Baines Richeson, then living in Portland, OR and working for the Veterans Bureau. Frank's employer was listed as Denis Studio at 1338 Ludlow St., Dayton, OH.

Back during WW I FRANK tried to enlist in 1917, apparently without success. He first filled out an Attestation card for the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Forces in 1915, giving the Parker Hotel in Montreal as his residence. But a year later he filled out a WW I Draft Registration Card from his home in Emma, IL. On that card he listed himself as married, but no further record of a wife or her name has turned up, nor do I know if he had any children. The only other record I've found for him is the 1910 census, on which he was working in a livery stable in Beadle Co, South Dakota. The biggest thing going in Beadle Co at that time appears to have been mining.

Mail To: Diane Goodboe

Email: lbkinglet@aol.com

LOVE, BENNETT
[Posted: 2 April 2008]
I am searching for James Love born 1820 in Ohio who was married to Sarah with the possible last name of Bennett born 1821. They were married 22 Dec 1842 in either Union or Montgomery County, Ohio. They moved to the central Illinois area near Bloomington in 1848. James and Sarah had four children Henry, John, Minerva and William. Henry was born in Ohio in 1843. James father was possibly named Samuel Love. Any information on the Love family would be greatly appreciated.

Mail To: Patty Linquist Vodick

Email: rvodick@earthlink.net

BRUSMAN, COFFMAN
[Posted: 19 March 2008]
I am trying to locate information on my gggrandfather and his family. His name is Lafayette Brusman (Brussman), born 12 March 1841, died 4 November 1911, and buried in Woodland Cemetery, Dayton, OH. His wife was Sarah Coffman, born December 1840, died 31 October 1915, also buried in Woodland Cemetery. Their two daughters were: Ella Brusman born 5 September 1867, died 18 February 1951, spouse Charles Williams; Jessie Brusman born March 1866, died 1905, spouse Harry Cass Mann.

Layfayette Brusman served with Company "G" of the 75th OVI during the civil war.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Mail To: Pat Zinn

Email: pzinn1455@aol.com

SHEA, O'NEIL
[Posted: 19 March 2008]
Looking for descendants of Cleatus Shea, son of Michael B. Shea and Dora O Neil born 1888 Elkhart Indiana and died ?1952 married Dorothy 1915.

Mail To: Maureen J. Chicoine

Email: mchicoine@linkline.com

NIEPMAN, REED
[Posted: 8 February 2008]
I would like to correspond with anyone researching or with knowledge of the surname, Niepman. Wilhelmina Niepman, born 31 July, 1793, married Peter Reed, 28 Mar. 1822 in Montgomery Co., OH. They reared a family of five sons and lived out their lives in Montgomery County. Wilhelmina's brother, Abraham Niepman lived there also and is believed to have never married. Their father, Engle Niepman died in PA, in 1814. I have found no information on other family members and have found no one researching this family.

Mail To: Faye Railsback, 1001 S. E. 5th St., Knox City, TX 79529-2125

Email: frailsback@yahoo.com

CADY, WENSTRUP
[Posted: 31 January 2008]
I am searching for information about Christine M. Cady Wenstrup who died in Montgomery County 2 May 1969. She was the wife of Frank Joseph Wenstrup and they were married in Ft. Wayne Indiana. She was born 25 Dec 1873 in Lafayette Tippecanoe Indiana.

Mail To: Anne Marshall

Email: Amarshalll@aol.com

ZEHRING, LLEWELLYN
[Posted: 26 January 2008]
Is anyone familiar with a man named Llewellyn Frederick Zehring (aka Lew Zehring)? Mr. Zehring was born in 1890 to Frederick and Laura Llewellyn Zehring. According to my information Mr. Zehring died on August 11, 1963 and is buried in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. His wife, Ruth, died August 28, 1993. Apparently they had no children. Ideally, I would love to find an obituary for Mr. Zehring.

Would also be interested in corresponding with anyone reserching the Llewellyn line in general. Thank you in advance.

Mail To: Deena Beckman

Email: CaroDeen@yahoo.com

STUMP, WALTHER
[Posted: 26 January 2008]
In search of descendants of STUMP, Marlene A (Walther) 1932-2002. Daughter of _____ Walther & Hildred Wright. I have ancestry information on Marlene's grand, GG, GGG Grandparents.

Mail To: Mark

Email: wrighthood@aol.com

KESTER
[Posted: 18 January 2008]
Looking for anyone researching this Kester family:

George Kester, Sr (1777-1838) married a second time after his first wife, Julia Ann Wolfe died in 1817. We know her name is Elizabeth and that she was born in PA July 1776 or 1777. She died in 1838 in German Twp, Darke Co, OH. She and George Kester, Sr married ca 1821 (he was listed on 1820 Census of German Twp, Montgomery Co, OH without a female of his age bracket). On the 1830 Census of German Twp, Montgomery Co, OH he is listed with a female of his age bracket. Eight more, whom I presume were unmarried children still living with them. Could this be a case of "yours, mine and ours? There was a male under the age of 10. This probably is their son Daniel who was born April 14, 1822 in Montgomery Co, OH.

I am hoping to find proof of George Kester, Sr's marriage to Elizabeth. If this proof exists I hope to discover her maiden name and/or her previously married name. I further hope to find the proof of Daniels Kester's birth. This might show his Mother's name.

Elizabeth died November 10, 1838 in German Twp, Darke Co, OH. George died in May, 1838. They are both buried in the Palestine Cemetery in Palestine, Darke Co, OH.

Please do not confuse this family with the family of George and Elizabeth (Hetzler) Keister of German Twp, Montgomery Co, OH.

Mail To: Jo Kester

Email: jo.kester@comcast.net

PHINNEY, BAILEY
[Posted: 18 January 2008]
Looking for Mary A. (Phinney) Bailey, born 1837 in NY; spouse of Willard Tabor Bailey. Mary was last seen in the 1900 census for Dayton, Ward 4, Montgomery Co Ohio at age 62 yrs. Her spouse Willard and one daughter, Lucy Tallman show up in 1910 census in Spokane Wash ward 1. Would like Mary's obit and where she is buried. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Mail To: Judy Guidara

Email: jmg-quilter@atlanticbb.net

HENNEMEYER, SMITH
[Posted: 15 January 2008]
Elizabeth (Hennemeyer) Smith died 1887 and is buried in Schleifer/Slifer Cemetery. Her husband, Jacob, according to a Montgomery Co. Bio on Daniel Hoops, died 1863. This family came from Washington Co., MD around 1841 and settled in Jackson Twp. Could someone check cemetery listings, estate records, obits, etc. to find where he was buried and his exact date of death/birth? Thanks.

Mail To: Jim Bartholomew

Email: jim134b@roadrunner.com

ROBERSON, WELLS
[Posted: 15 January 2008]
I am researching the Roberson and Wells families. My information can be found on the following web site: http://wellsp.tribalpages.com/. Please contact me if you wish to share information.

Mail To: Pamela (Roberson) Wells, Blowing Rock, NC

Email: familygeno@gmail.com

ANCESTORS FROM OBERPFALZ, BAVARIA
[Posted: 15 January 2008]
I am interested in finding surnames that have been traced back to NE Bavaria, in the AREA (east of Bayreuth), (near the Czech border), near ( my wording) town: Kulmain, township: Tirschenreuth (or Tierschenreuth), county: Oberpfalz, state: Bavaria, (Southern Germany). I would like to know surnames, nearest village or town, date or year of immigration, port of departures, ports of arrival, final settlement area in the U.S and any additional information you may wish to provide. Thanks.

Mail To: Mike Kennedy, 1524 Laird Ave, Dayton, OH 45420

Email: mkennedy30@woh.rr.com

APPLE
[Posted: 13 January 2008]
I am looking for information on the Apple family who were reportedly old pioneers of Montgomery Co. John was born in 1800 and emmigrated from Pennsylvania. Henry his father is purported to be one of the founders of the Slifer Lutheran & Reformed Church in Jackson township, Montgomery Co. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Mail To: Wanita Apple Kimble

Email: mitosis@qtm.net

SNOWBERGER
[Posted: 11 January 2008]
I'm looking for the birthplace of my great-grandfather Grant Ulysses Snowberger, b. 22 Nov 1868 in Ohio, possibly Montgomery County. His parents were John A. Snowberger and Elizabeth Nicewonger (Nuenschwander). Two of his brothers were Jedidiah (sp?) and Eliaphet (sp?). Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Mail To: Susan Reighard

Email: smr6@psu.edu

TRUSHELL, KNOP
[Posted: 3 January 2008]
Can anyone help me with John Trushell who married Anna Knop? They were probably born prior to 1865. I am willing to exchange information.

Mail To: Mrs. Lisa E. Koogler, 603 Grant Street, Fairborn, OH 45324-5428

Email: tappingroots@aol.com

MASON
[Posted: 21 November 2007]
The owner of a sampler, which is posted for sale on eBay, has contacted me regarding the identification of the name stitched on the sampler. It simply states Hannah Mason - 1841, and the owner believes it was stitched under the tutelage of "Ms. Schenck's school in Franklin, Ohio."

If you have any information pertaining to a Hannah Mason in the 1841 time frame, please contact Tim Martein at timmartien@yahoo.com, phone: 440-247-2035.

ELY
[Posted: 4 November 2007]
I am looking for proof of my ggg-grandfather, Mark T. Ely, dd 26 July 1882, who was married to a Hannah Wall; and his father, Allison Ely, dd 5 Oct 1874 married to a Lydia or Lillie Thompson. I need something to prove their relationship. I know they are related per Ely, Revel etc book at the University of Kentucky, but it is not enough for the DAR. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Both are buried at Woodland Cemetery in Dayton. Thanks.

Mail To: Taylor Watson

Email: taylorwatson@comcast.net

STEWART
[Posted: 24 September 2007]
I am trying to locate Neil Stewart, born ca, 1936, his wife was Lee, and a daughter Marsha Stewart. Last known to be a civilian working at Wright Patterson in 1959-1960's. I believe him to have been a resident of the area.

Neil Stewart is a first cousin I have only recently learned of. Any help locating him or his family will be very much appreciated. Thank you.

Mail To: Mary A. Powell Sutphin, Galax, VA.

Email: masutphin@embarqmail.com

PECK
[Posted: 10 September 2007]
Looking for leads on John and Mary Peck that came to Ohio about 1810/1811 and were in the Germantown area. John was b. abt 1773 and d. 5 Nov 1845 in Greene Co, Ohio. Not sure if he traveled to Ohio from Kentucky with just his family or others. Any information appreciated. Thanks.

Email: jack.r.peck@gsk.com

BAKER, DAY, BERRY
[Posted: 4 September 2007]
Still looking for any information on Edith Marie Baker, born 1 Dec 1928 in Dayton Ohio. Mother Lizzie Baker or Berry, father Thomas Day. Found Edith in 1930 census with mother Lizzie Baker, sisters Elizabeth Berry and Margaret Baker. Shortly after 1930 I believe that Edith Marie was adopted out or given to unknown family. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Her half-sister would like to make contact with her or have any information about what happened to her. Thank you very much.

Email: teresar1248@aol.com

CUPPY, REAM
[Posted: 31 August 2007]
Looking for information concerning Ann CUPPY and George REAM, who married in German, Montgomery, Ohio, 27 Feb 1829. I have information on their daughter, Christina Margaret REAM.

Email: janleeh@iowatelecom.net

HAINES
[Posted: 5 August 2007]
I am looking for information on the George Haines family. George married Margaret and had the following children who were all born in Montgomery County, Ohio. Can anyone help me with this family?

George b. 1822
Margaret b. 1825

Sarah b. 1847
Richard b. 1848
Mary b. 1851
Alfred b. 1856
Susan b. 1853
Fremont b. 1856
Curtis b. 1857
Dennison b. 1859

Email: Haines2070@aol.com

DRAKE
[Posted: 18 July 2007]
I have been researching the Drake Family, patriarch Henry Drake b. abt. 1782 Germany, for several years now - they arrived in Dayton around 1849, the US in 1834 and passed through Cincinnati on their way to Dayton. The family is fairly well documented in the Dayton/Galion/Cincinnati areas and I am seeking to expand my source information and knowledge of the family. If you have any information on this and related families I would very much appreciate hearing from you and sharing information. I have located many surviving members of the family and have accumulated many photographs that I would like help identifying.

Some of the associated families are: Culp, Neidich, Felker, Ward, Goodapple (Gutaphl), Grosnickle and more… many of these families originated in Pennsylvania.

I have a web site up for reference, www.drakehistory.com, and also my information is posted on Ancestry.com as well as other genealogical sites.

Thanks very much for any responses; I have much I am willing to share.

Mail To: Gordon Drake

Email: gordon@rebop.com

ZWIESLER, MOTZEL
[Posted: 12 June 2007]
Johann Wendelin Zwissler, b Oct 12, 1811, and Katharina Josefa Frankenberger, b Aug 10 1811, married on July 23, 1839. The family enigrated to the USA March 9, 1853. I have found him in Dayton as Wendel Zwiesler, starting with the 1860 census. The children Iisted are Edward b Sept 19 1843, Maria Anna Wilhelmina b Nov 10, 1846 who married Motzel, and Eugen b Oct 30 1850. Their oldest child Karl Josef b July 19 1841 does not show up on a census by either Karl or Josef.

The 1880 census has Katharine as a widow with dau Mary and nephews Louis and Charles.

Please contact me if you know any of the above Zwiesler family. Thank you.

Mail To: Gail F. Colmer, 188 Overland Trail, N. Ft. Myers, Fl 33917

Email: GFCflorida@aol.com

ARSTINGSTALL
[Posted: 8 May 2007]
Looking for any information on the family of George Arstingstall who built the Arstingstall/May house, located at 80 West Street in Dayton, Ohio. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Mail To: Elaine Swaile

Email: eswaile@acesstoledo.com

LEWIS
[Posted: 6 May 2007]
I am looking for any researching this person/family: Sarah Jane Lewis, born July 25, 1855 in Dayton, Ohio.

Mail To: Jack Morter

Email: jackmorter@sbcglobal.net

WEBB
[Posted: 20 April 2007]
I'm looking for the final resting place of a Lucy Webb according to her death notice that was in the Dayton Watchman Newspaper for Aug. 1823 she died in Montgomery County, Ohio in Washington Township on 25 Aug 1823. Thank you.

Mail To: Mike Webb

Email: mwebb78@msn.com

STOUT, SIMPSON, EDDY
[Posted: 19 March 2007]
I am looking for the final resting place of Moses Stout (29 Jun, 1768-30 Sept, 1844) and his wife Phoebe Eddy (21 Sept, 1772-11 Sept, 1826).

I have them moving to Dayton with his family in 1815. His son was David Stout (9 Jan, 1795 to 15 Apr, 1858) who was an original director and was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Dayton. The original home site, and a burial site may have been removed to build a new telephone building?

I hope you can be of help here. Thank you.

Mail To: Dick McDonald

Email: dickmcdonald@juno.com

MILLER, REED
[Posted: 26 February 2007]
I am looking for the parents of JOHN D. MILLER and SARAH REED (REID) married 17 Feb 1825 in Montgomery County, Ohio. He was born in Virginia 20 Feb 1803, and she was born in Ohio abt 1808. John D. Miller's father was probably John B. Miller born in Pennsylvania, mother unknown. Sarah's father was Abraham Reed birth place unknown, mother unknown.

John D. and Sarah's children were Abraham Reid Miller b 23 Dec 1825 Dayton, William C. Miller born 19 Sep 1827 Dayton and Sarah Jane Miller born Oct 1830 Indiana. Sarah died after her daughter's birth but John D. Miller married several more times, had more children and died in Curry County Oregon 5 Mar 1891.

Mail To: Elizabeth

Email: bambooos@aol.com

GUNCKEL
[Posted: 10 February 2007]
Who were the parents of our Jeremiah GUNCKEL and his brother William P. GUNCKEL?

Jeremiah (Jerry) born Jan. 1, 1825 in ohio. He and his brother on the 1850 and 1860 census of Germantown, Montgomery co., ohio - both listed as carpenters. Jeremiah married Martha E. Bondurant on Dec.22, 1853 in Madison, Jefferson Co., Indiana. She was the daughter of Thomas L. Bondurant and Elizabeth Woodfill. They had three children: Elva Gunckel (b. 1855 - d. 1861); Medora Belle (Dora) Gunckel (b. 1859 -d. 1937) and Evermont Gabriel Bondurent Gunckel (Ed) (b. 1862).

Jeremiah moved to Cincinnati, Hamilton Co. in 1866 and became forman of a railroad car building company. Wife, Martha died (age 29) died in 1868. He remarried between 1870 - 1875) to Mary K._. In 1880census he is listed with Mary K., Mattie(5), Edna (2). He died Feb., 1881 and is buried Wesleyan Cemetery in Cincinnati. , Brother William born 1815 married Sarah Ann__ in 1845, Miamisburg- 3 children: Virginia, Christopher Columbus, Clayton. They are buried Lot 214 Germantown Cemetery. These 2 brothers are listed as second generation in paperwork but records of the three original Gunckels - Philip, his brother Daniel, and their nephew Daniel do not list a Jeremiah or William that fits information we have. Appreciating any clues on parentage of our great-grandfather.

Mail To: Margaret E. Jones

Email: peggymej@smartneighborhood.net

ALBRECHT
[Posted: 30 January 2007]
I am looking for the parents of Henry Albrecht who is buried in David Cemetery, born 1833 d. 1904; wife Margaret E. Bellman, b. 1845 d. 1908. Would love to know her parents also. Thanks for your help.

Mail To: Kathy Casey

Email: caseyk@woh.rr.com

HULL, CLOPPERT, BOOSE, ZIMMERMAN, BECKLE, REIT
[Posted: 20 January 2007]
I am searching for the maiden name of Mary Hull, the wife of Hezekiah Hull, who was living in Clay Township, Montgomery County in 1880. Mary was widowed by her first husband, Ephraim Cloppert. Mary and Hezekiah were the parents of Jesse Webster Hull. Hezekiah's children from his first marriage to Elizabeth Kreitzer were Joseph Harmon, William David, John Calvin, Emma Clarinda and Charles Alfred.

Mary is said to be the sister of Lavina Boose (Mrs. Levi Boose). Lassler and Ditzler have both turned up as possible maiden names for Mary.

Williiam Zimmerman and Charles Beckle lived in the home of Mary and Ephraim Cloppert. William Zimmerman also lived in the home of Mary and Hezekiah Hull; Mary Reit lived there too.

Mail To: Marilyn

Email: mazzuh@yahoo.com

MYBURGER/MAYBERGER/MYBERGER, PORTER, OBERLIGHTNER
[Posted: 15 January 2007]
I am looking for death/obit information on George and Millie (Oberlightner) Myburger, who were living in Miamisburg in 1910 with son Charley. The census states that George worked in a paper mill. Anyone know where this paper mill is? In a 1928 obit of Millie's mother, she is listed as Mrs. R.D. Porter, living in Lima. In 1920 census George has another wife and son Charley is living with them. Looks like Millie took off with Mr. Porter. George born about 1882 in Ohio; Millie (Permilla) born in Ohio about 1888.

Mail To: Cheryl

Email: saratoga347@hotmail.com

EDMONDS
[Posted: 20 December 2006]
Searching for data, descendants, etc. of Joseph Emerson Edmonds, born 1907 in Sistersville, WV. Died 23 Feb 1987 in Dayton, OH. Son of Joseph A. Edmonds and Estella Mae Criswell. May have had a daughter named Marilyn Goodman.

Mail To: John Baz-Dresch

Email: bazziemoto@yahoo.com

GARWOOD, VANHORN
[Posted: 13 November 2006]
I am looking for a record of marriage for PAUL SAILOR GARWOOD to RUTH MAE ANTHONY VANHORN, Feb. 29, 1936 in Montgomery County or any other information on PAUL SAILOR GARWOOD and JOSEPH NEWTON GARWOOD.

Mail To: Joann G. King

Email: jking4@zoominternet.net

MILLER, SWARTZ
[Posted: 4 October 2006]
Searching for the Lewis and Wilhelmina Miller family living in Wayne Twp., Montgomery Co., OH in the 1850 and on censuses, and some of the kids still there 1900. Children are Christian, William, Charles, Arnold and Wilhelmina.

Christian and William married Charlottes (one probably a Swartz) and Charles married an Eliza. Arnold moved to Iowa, I think.

Please email me if you would like to exchange info on this family. Thanks.

Mail To: Melanie Ferguson

Email: sisterferguson@gmail.com

LESLIE, HOMMON OR HOWMAN, BOSE, SLUTHOUR, WOLF
[Posted: 3 October 2006]
Seek info on any of these people: David Leslie b. abt 1829 in Ohio married to Eliza Hommon (may also be spelled Howman) b. abt. 1830 (may have been a second wife). Eliza's parents may have been: John Howman, b. Oct 21, 1796 in Fredricksburg, MD died June 3,1870 in Germantown OH who married on 2/3/1825 Sarah H. Bose b. 8/15/1804 in Farm Little Miami R, d. 8/18/1892 in Germantown, OH. John Howman was the son of ____ Howman and Margaret Wolf d. May 1815 in Germantownship, Mont. Co., OH who was the daughter of Frederick Wolf who I think fought in the Revolutionary War from Pennsylvania. Sarah Bose is the daughter of Peter Bose, b. 1759, d. after 1808 in Montgomery Co. PA and the wife he married in 1793 Mary Sluthour b. 1773. Mary Sluthour was the daughter of Anthony Sluthour b. 1751 in York Co., PA, d. 1832.

Email: marghess@earthlink.net

DEAM, HOUSER, KISER, FOX
[Posted: 3 October 2006]
Seeking information on any of these people: Ida May. Deam b. 8/30/1865 in Lewisburg, Preble Co., OH, d. 7/7/1936 in Dayton, OH (married George Brittain McClellan Leslie in 1856 in Ohio) who was the daughter of Lewis Kiser Deam b. 7/29/1835 near Dayton, d. 2/13/1914 in Dayton, OH and the wife he married on Sept 4. 1856 in (Dayton?) Ohio, Mary Ann Houser b. 12/12/1838 d. 3/4/1914 in (Dayton?) Ohio. Lewis Kiser Deam is the son of Henry Deam and Susanna Kiser b. abt 1785 in Pennsylvania, d. 1870 in Ohio who marrried in Montgomery Co. Ohio in 1813. Susanna Kiser was the daughter of John Kiser b. 1719 in Germany d. 1821 (at the age of 102) and Christina Fox b. 1754 in Ireland d. 1831 in Montgomery Co. OH. They married in 1771 and Christina was his third wife. John Kiser fought in the Revolutionary War.

Email: marghess@earthlink.net

EMMONS
[Posted: 18 September 2006]
Seek info. 1819 to 1821 re Ebenezer Emmons (b. ca. 1791 d. aft. 1873) and his family (wife Catherine Anderson Emmons). Resided in Germantown, Montgomery County. Listed in 1820 census. Son Tunis b. Ohio 1819 who later changed his name to James W. Emmons. Ebenezer shown as purchaser at probate sale near Dayton in 1820. Moved from NJ approx. 1819, perhaps with Thorn family. Served NJ in War 1812 - could he have received bounty land in Ohio?

Mail To: Glenn Soden, Columbus, OH

Email: basii@aol.com

LIBECAP
[Posted: 18 September 2006]
Need info to prove parents of John George Libecap/Leibcap who died 1835 near Miamisburg, OH. John George Libecap married 1 Aug 1816 to Catherine Stettler at the Stettler Lutheran Church near Miamisburg, OH. Their children were Solomon, John Jacob, Thomas, Henry, Michael, and Lewis Libecap. Would appreciate any info on parents of John George Libecap.

Mail To: Mrs. Jane Bailey, 1301 Richard Street, Miamisburg, OH 45342-1951

ESPICH
[Posted: 21 August 2006]
I am looking for burial information and for a Obit on Christian, he died 16 Dec 1842 and is buried in Germantown, do not have cemetery name and wondering if he has a stone? He was also in the 1812 War, he was one of the first Settlers of New Philadlephia. His son borught him to Germantown who was a Doctor, his name was W. Christian Espich who died 24 Nov. 1853 in Germantown, he was married to Elizabeth Gunckel one of the founding fathers youngest daughters. They were a very civic and religious. Christian was involved with the Lutheran church all his life. Mostly what I need is a list of his children and grandchildren.

Mail To: Linda Mendell Espich

Email: bm-lm@comcast.net

HUMPHREY, NORTH
[Posted: 14 August 2006]
I am looking for an obituary for Edgar W. Humphrey whom I am told died in Dayton, Ohio. He was married to Edith North around 1919 in Athens Co. Their children are Alford (Alfred) E., Maxine A., Sheridon (Sheridan) L., Floyd E., and Nellie Leona. He supposedly died in the 1950's. If anyone has a copy, will you please scan me a copy. Thank you.

Mail To: Florence Johnson

Email: ethel404@yahoo.com

SENEAR
[Posted: 10 August 2006]
I am looking for the children of Lewis and Charlotte Senear. Lewis Senear died Aug 4, 1944 in WWII and is buried in France. Charlotte Senear died Feb 19, 1986 in Trotwood, Montgomery Co, Ohio.

Charlotte's death notice in the Dayton Daily News (Feb 21, 1986) stated "SENEAR, Charlotte D., 67, of 56 Pinewood Circle, Trotwood, Wednesday. Graveside services were today; Dayton National Cemetery. (Bradford-Connelly & Glicker)". Dayton National Cemetery records indicate she was born March 21, 1918.

Did they have any children? Thanks.

Mail To: Cathi Weber

Email: cweber531@comcast.net

EGAN
[Posted: 12 July 2006]
Researching John Egan, who was born in Ireland. John and wife Jane Proud immigrated to the U.S. about 1850. They lived in a small village, Milledgeville, near Washington Court House, Ohio. They were the parents of several children, among them James Egan, born 1857, who married Dora Hendreickson in 1882.

James Egan practiced medicine in Ross County, Ohio before moving to Dayton. His office and residence address in the 1887 Dayton City Directory was 539 E. Second St. Dr. James Egan died in 1890 in Dayton and is buried with his parents in Washington Court House. Any information relating to Dr. James Egan will be appreciated. Thank you.

Mail To: Gwen Egan Whitten, 540 Church Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Email: ghwhit@horizonview.net

LEIGHTY (LICHTE)
[Posted: 19 June 2006]
Please contact me if you are researching the surname Leighty (Lichte). Thanks.

Mail To: Ivalou (Leighty) Womack

Email: avonlady@netins.net

STALEY
[Posted: 19 June 2006]
My ancestor’s name is Solomon Staley. He was married to Susanah Barbara Staley in September 1831 in Frederick, Maryland. Within a short period of time (perhaps a year), they moved to Montgomery County, Ohio. The three sons (Henry J., Joseph P., and Jacob C.) served in the military during the Civil War (the family has been discussed in the Centennial Portrait and Biographical Record of the City of Dayton and of Montgomery County Ohio (1897). I am directly descended from Solomon Staley, Joseph P. Staley, Fannie (Staley) Dwyer.

I am sincerely hoping to be able to find a cousin (or cousins) who can help me fill out the Staley family tree.

Mail To: Maureen Dwyer Solorio

Email: art_and_maureen@msn.com

MATHEWS
[Posted: 12 June 2006]
I am looking for any information on Warren Kenneth Mathews (my Dad) born in Dayton, Ohio in 1913. His younger brother was Edwin N. Mathews. Their parents were Warren Kenneth Mathews Sr. & Alice E. Binnie who later married Clarence C. Cook & moved to Cleveland, Ohio. After their parents divorced when my Dad was about 6 he was sent to a Boarding school. I’m trying to find out the name of that school or any information I can about my Dad’s childhood & if he has any living relatives.

I would appreciate anyone who can help me in any way. Thank You.

Mail To: Cathy

Email: danceswithdolphins@hotmail.com

HUFFMAN, NULL
[Posted: 7 June 2006]
I’m looking for information on the following family:

William Huffman/Houghman, b. 1741/1760, d. Aug 1832, White River Twp, Randolph Co, IN, m. Margaret Harmon Null, b. 1764, Rockingham Co, VA, d. abt. 1831, Montgomery Co, OH.

I would appreciate receiving any information on these, their ancestors, or their siblings. Thanks for whatever help you may be able to give.

Mail To: Larry Jones

Email: ljones@yahoo.com

VANSKIVER
[Posted: 6 June 2006]
I am looking for anyone who attended Wilbur Wright HS in the early 1940s. My father Randall VanSkiver attended the school; he played basketball and possibly baseball.

Mail To: Diane Gagel

Email: dvgagel@aol.com

FREDERICK
[Posted: 1 June 2006]
Looking for information about William Franz Frederick. William was born Dec 24, 1898 in Celina, Ohio or Ottoville, Ohio to Frank and Ludvina Perrin Frederick. He was suppose to have lived in Dayton, Ohio. I am wanting to know his day of death and any other information about him.

Mail To: Marj

Email: woodsyhill@aol.com

BRUEGGER/BROOKER
[Posted: 22 May 2006]
Trying to find parentage and location for Joseph Bruegger/Brooker and his wife Johannah Dueschlin and their daughter Sarah Elizabeth, born 1843 in Miamisburg, married Andrew Jackson Mueller/Miller 1862 and died Winchester IN 1929. Thanks.

Mail To: P. H. DePoy, Manassas, VA

Email: memawphd@comcast.net

HIKES, BARTLETT
[Posted: 7 May 2006]
I am seeking info on a great-grand uncle and his wife who lived in Montgomery County, in or near Dayton, OH. Their names were Jacob and Elizabeth (BARTLETT) HEICKES, sometimes spelled Hikes or Heickes. The time frame would have been between 1800—1860. Jacob also had a brother, George Heikes/Hikes, Jr. who wed Sophia Patton. George was born 1814 and he wed Sophia in 1835-1837 in Montgomery Co. The parents of these two men were George and Elizabeth Heikes. The parents were buried in Concord Cem., Randolph Township, Montgomery Co., OH. The parents had a total of 11 children.

Any data you could find on these gentlemen and their families would be greatly appreciated. I have copies of old photos and tin types I can share with interested parties.

Mail To: Ms. Sharon L. Fuller, 11515 N. Roundup Road, Mead, WA 99021

KRAFT, STAMMLER, ENGEL/ENGLE, SIFFERLEN, BURGESS, KRETZLER, KUHBANDER, LANTZ, MCMAHON, OBERWITTE, POEPPELMEIER, SEITZ/WILHELM, SCHEDECKER/SCHIECKER/SCHEIDECKER, TRICK, ZIMMER
[Posted: 3 May 2006]
I am looking for information aout the KRAFT family. Johann/John Kraft (1835-1872) came to the USA from Baden, Germany and settled in the Dayton area in the 1850's. He was married to Martha STAMMLER (1835-1902). They had nine children:

Charles (1855-1893)
Martha (1861-1930) married ENGEL/ENGLE
Andrew W. (1861-1923)
Jacob J. (1864-1902)
Mary (b. 1865) married John ZIMMER
Magdalene (b. 1867)
John (1869-1899)
Joseph G. (b. 1870)
Anna (b. 1872) married SIFFERLEN

Other family names are listed above. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Mail To: Kathi Roche

Email: kroche@woh.rr.com

DOWNEY
[Posted: 3 May 2006]
DOWNEY, Lloyd E. & Semi-professional BASEBALL Teams ca. 1940

I am seeking assistance in finding more information on the semi-professional baseball teams in the Xenia and Dayton area. Specifically, Lloyd E. Downey was a pitcher for some years for one of the “local” teams. The teams may have been referred to as Industrial League teams. Going by an account of a Xenia High School baseball coach, he must have been a fairly good pitcher. Thus, how “well-known” was he locally? I am trying to find out the team name and perhaps the actual years he played for the team. He could have played on more than one team. Of that, I do not know.

I have tried searching online for semi-pro teams and Industrial League teams online to no avail. I tried contacting the Ohio Historical Society and they replied that they do not have ANY information on this topic. (Apparently, the funding cuts in Ohio over the past ten years have really hit the historical society hard.) Anyway, the OHS suggested I try researching the Dayton newspaper, which I cannot do long-distance. Heavy sigh!

Does anyone know the history of these teams or remembers anything about these teams such as team names, businesses they represented, etc.?? Attention, all you sports fans! Any recollection which might be a lead for me to follow up on would be appreciated.

If someone could do a search at the library in the newspapers to see if Lloyd Downey’s name appears – or any other related information – I would appreciate it. I am striving to locate sources which verify family anecdotes. It is a difficult one to do from so far away from the area.

Thank you for reading my query. Please contact me if you have further information.

Mail To: Juanita Atwood, 1434 Canterbury Road, Front Royal, VA 22630

Email: dinojim@hotmail.com

O'BRIEN, STAUGLER
[Posted: 3 May 2006]
Looking for family of William O'Brien of Dayton, OH, late 1800's thru mid 1900's. Looking for Charles Staugler family also of Dayton, OH. Thank you.

Mail To: Sharon

Email: Jsturn5@aol.com

CAMPBELL
[Posted: 26 April 2006]
I am seeking info on my great grandfather, John William Campbell, born in Montgomery, Ohio, Jan 1, 1833. There is a marriage of Naomi Campbell to Michael Helmic on April 30, 1835. The name Naomi is rather unusual and it appears in our family. There could be a connection. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Mail To: Gene Campbell

Email: geneloyce@aol.com

BAKER, JOHN
[Posted: 21 April 2006]
Researching for the parentage of my gr gr grandfather and his Ohio birthplace.

John S. Baker, born in November of 1832-1839, married in 1868 in Montgomery County, Ohio to Sarah Belle (JOHN). John S. Baker died in March 1874 in Beavertown, in Kettering, Ohio and is buried at Beavertown Cemetery.

John S. Baker served in the 160th O.V.I., Company A during the Civil War, and should not be confused with John Smith Baker who also served in the same regiment, but is buried in Vinton County, Ohio.

Thank you for whatever you can add to this.

Mail To: Bob Ray, 3220 Vester Ave, Springfield, OH 45503

Email: fray45503@yahoo.com

BAKER, DAY
[Posted: 17 April 2006]
Would like any information on Edith Marie Baker born 12-1-1928 in Dayton Ohio to Lizzie Baker and Thomas Day. May have been adopted out or given to an unknown family. May have relocated to Lebanon, Indiana. Thanks for any help.

Email: teresar1248@aol.com

ALTMAN, BAUER
[Posted: 8 April 2006]
I would like to correspond with someone who is researching the Altman and Bauer families, as they descend from Frank Leo and Karolina Liess Altman. After Frank died, Karolina married John Nickel on 4 Oct 1888. I need John's birth date and parents, also.

Frank and Karolina's children were:
Mary Ann (aka Anna) who married George J. Bauer
Benjamin F. Altman
George Edward Altman who married Amelia (aka Emilee) Bohsr/Bohse
William F. Altman
possibly others

George and Anna Altman Bauer had the following children:
Harry F. Bauer
Edward J. Bauer
Wilhelm (aka William) Bauer
George Clarence Bauer
Friederich Benjamin Bauer
Arthur (aka Tony) Theodore Bauer who married Eva G. ?
Anna Bauer
possibly others

These families were originally members of St. John's (Evangelical Reformed) United Church of Christ on Third Street in Dayton.

Mail To: Roger Liess, 3165 Kaiser Road, Ft. Loramie, OH 45845-9747

Email: r_liess@hotmail.com

BAKER, TURNER
[Posted: 16 March 2006]
(1) Looking for the parents of Michael Baker who came to Brookville area in 1804 from Somerset Co PA.

(2) Looking for the parents of Daniel Turner who came to Jefferson Twp by 1830. He was born in PA but don't know where.

Mail To: Bev Brice

Email: bb@olympus.net

FRAZER, SAWTELLE
[Posted: 16 March 2006]
I'm looking for any information on Frazer or Sawtelle. I have a copy of my Grandfather's Social Security Card application. His name is William Frazer born on 6-17-1908 in Farmersville Ohio. The application says his father's name was Lester Clayton Frazer and his mother's name was LaDonna Beatrize Sawtelle. The story is that LaDonna (if that is her correct name) died giving birth to my Grandfather. The delivery was on a farm with a Mid-Wife - thus no birth certificate has been found. My Grandfather has told all his children that his mother's name was Mary Kathryn, so I'm confused why LaDonna is listed as his mother on the SSN application. We have been told that my Grandfather's parents came from Ireland and my Grandfather was the youngest of the four children (3 boys, 1 girl) Please contact me with any info/leads/search advice. Thank You.

Mail To: Tammy Steed

Email: sandtsteed@charter.net

KREITZER, COTTERMAN, LESHER, UMBENHAUER
[Posted: 11 March 2006]
Seeking information on the following families: Kreitzer, Cotterman, Lesher, Umbenhauer in Montgomery, Preble and Darke counties. I have many old photos and information on the Kreitzer and Cotterman families. Thank you.

Mail To: A. Kreitzer

Email: ckreitzerg@aol.com

BREEN
[Posted: 8 March 2006]
My ancestors, Patrick Breen and Daniel Breen were committed to the Dayton State Hospital. Patrick was committed in 1903 and Daniel was committed in 1902. Where can I find the hospital records? I have the Probate Court records from Warren Co., OH where they lived and where the papers were filed to have them committed. Did both die while in the hospital? Thank you.

Mail To: Carole Lannom

Email: jlannom@fuse.net

CUNNINGHAM
[Posted: 5 March 2006]
Looking for family of Melvin Cunningham...shown in 1920 census. Wife Ruth, daughter Dorothy. A Gladys Snyder age 16 is shown as sister-in-law living with this family. Hoping there is someone out there who may know where Gladys came from or where she went.

Mail To: Patricia Spicer-Dexter

Email: illinoispaving@aol.com

HALL
[Posted: 27 February 2006]
I am searching for information about a Mrs. Minnie F. Hall of Dayton, Ohio who was the great-granddaughter of Capt. John Robison, a War of 1812 Captain.

Mrs. Hall had in her possession during her lifetime a diary entitled, "Muster Roll and Diary of Captain John Robison, War of 1812." She loaned this (or a copy?) to Mrs. Edwin Blair Tizzard, President of the General William Henry Chapter, United States Daughters of 1812. And now this diary is one of the databases on ancestry.com.

I am related to Captain John Robi(n)son and would like to determine exactly how Mrs. Hall was descended from him.

I searched the 1930 census for Montgomery Co., OH and found her living in a boarding house. She was born ca 1868 and was age 62 at that time and was widowed. I then searched previous censuses and determined that her husband's name was Warren Hall. Some of her children's names were: Herbert, Garris P., Kenneth A., and Margaret N. However, the primary thing I am interested in is finding the parent's names of Mrs. Hall and anything else that would help me determine how she descends from Captain John Robison.

In looking at death records for Montgomery County I did see a record for a Minnie M. Hall who died Aug 2, 1937 and one for Warren Hall who died October 26, 1921. I am not positive that this is the correct couple but I think they might be.

I have tried to find a marriage for this couple and cannot find one.

I have tried to find a cemetery record for this couple and don't have access to the Montgomery County cemetery books.

If anyone could assist me I would be most grateful!

Mail To: Linda Rogers Grinnell

Email: fultimers@yahoo.com

SCHLIPF, PIERROT
[Posted: 16 February 2006]
Looking for Mary F. Schlipf, daughter of Frank B. Schlipf and Mary Pierrot. Mary was born in the Dayton area about 1921. Her mother (my aunt) died in childbirth or thereafter and Frank remarried to an Edna H. - surname unknown. Mary's last residence that I can find is with her grandparents living at 3306 Fifth St., Dayton in 1930. It appears that Mary lived with her grandparents, Frank and Mary Schlipf and their son Lawrence R. Schlipf (b. abt. 1906) and daughter Elizabeth A. Schlipf. (b. abt. 1910). I hope to locate a member of the Schlipf family or someone who knows them to find Mary. I have old photos of her mother, Mary Pierrot Schlipf.

Thanks for any help.

Mail To: Pat Petty, 1009 Fox Lake Lane, Edmond, OK 73034

Email: patpetty@cox.net

FAIRCHILD, PURDY
[Posted: 16 February 2006]
Looking for more information on Eddy Fairchild who married Mary Ann Purdy in Dayton in 1834. Eddy's family is well known, the Purdy line is unclear. Mary Ann was born in 1812 and died in 1888. It has been claimed she was born in Dayton. They are both buried at the Woodland Cemetery.

Mail To: Jim Boulden

Email: jiboulden@aol.com

CHADWICK
[Posted: 8 February 2006]
Looking for the name of the father of William R. Chadwick b. 1827 in Ohio. William Chadwick may not have been born in Montgomery County (Perry District), but he was living there with his wife Rachel by the 1850 census working as a miller. I am looking for the name of his father who apparently immigrated from England. William Chadwick and his wife Rachel moved to Tippacanoe, Indiana by 1870, were living in the home of Henry Bingham together with their children William, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Lane, Oliver, Ambrose and Thomas. By 1870, William Chadwick was listed as a farmer.

Mail To: Laura Chadwick, Chicago (alternate email: neozaynab@hotmail.com)

Email: lauralynnchadwick@yahoo.com

DAY, BAKER
[Posted: 18 January 2006]
Looking for Marie, last name might have been Day, born around 1928-29 in Dayton Ohio. Mother's name was Lizzie or Elizabeth Baker, father unknown. Marie was adopted out to a family unknown, name might have been Day. They later may have moved to Lebanon, Indiana. Thanks for any help.

Mail To: Teresa Rigney

Email: teresar1248@aol.com

HEINEY
[Posted: 18 January 2006]
Looking for anyone with information on Joseph HEINEY, born 1 FEB 1805, died 29 SEP 1864 and interred in Greencastle Cemetery near Dayton, OH along with his three wives: Sarah REPP, Elizabeth SAYLOR, and Martha GLEMMBER, also known as the widow Grimmer Mooney and widow GETTIER.

Joseph is relation to the family HEINEY who emmigrated from Hessen, Darmstadt, Germany about 1750 and married Magdalena DIEFFENBACH in Lancaster PA. Joseph's other children included: Isaac, Jacob, Joseph (married Elizabeth GREITER), John, Samuel, and David. Jacob HEINEY was born about 1729 and his father was John HEINEY.

At some point, the HEINEY family continued westward to Huntington, IN but the Joseph HEINEY that I'm trying to find out information about was originally from Lancaster, PA and moved to Montgomery Co., OH about 1820. He has been a very elusive ancestor.

Thanks for any information.

Mail To: Deb Clark Moore, 34810 N. Carvis Dr., Lake Villa, IL 60046 (alternate email deb@securedentries.com)

Email: debber@direcway.com

BARTLEMAY
[Posted: 3 January 2006]
I am looking for any information on Lewis and Mary Bartlemay, a burial location, death record, anything. All I know is they came from Pennsylvania and settled in or around Miamisburg/Jefferson Twp and are on the 1830 and 1840 census. They later moved to Wayne County, Indiana (Williamsburg, Boston, Germantown). Their daughter, Eunice, is my direct ancestor, but she had at least one sister that I know for sure, Susannah/Susan who married (2nd husband) Joel Sharrits in Germantown, Ohio. Her first husband was Robert Russel, and they were married in Indiana. Eunice married Henry Brown in Indiana, then he died from cholera in 1849, and Eunice then remarried William Ryan in Miamisburg in 1851. Eunice and her daughter, Matilda, born between 1844-1846 are nowhere to be found on any 1850 census that I can find. I cannot find her parents, either. In 1860, Mary Bartlemay is living with Joel Sharrits and his wife Susannah in Montgomery County, Ohio. She is not on the 1870 census. She is listed as being either 72 or 92. There was a son, Joseph, on the 1850 census in Miamisburg, and he is nowhere on any census after that. He was running an inn or boarding house. His wife was Caroline Goldman, married in Wayne County, Indiana, and they returned to Miamisburg. They were married in 1843, the same day and year as his sister Eunice. I found a Caroline Bartlemay who was back in Indiana who married after 1850, and I wonder if she was Joseph's widow, although I can not find a death or burial for Joseph. If anyone has heard of the Bartlemay family or knows of any cemeteries to search, please let me know. Thanks for your time!

Mail To: Lisa Hoffman

Email: hoffman0793@yahoo.com

REEDER, BALDRIDGE
[Posted: 3 January 2006]
I am searching for information about my daughter's biological family. Her grandmother's maiden name is Jacqueline Lee Reeder born in January 1948. Jacqueline's father was part Cherokee Indian who was born in Sweetwater, Texas. Jacqueline currently lives in Denver, Colorado. Her son is Michael Steven (Baldridge) adopted name. He was born September 22, 1966. The grandmother will not provide info on her ancestry and I am in need for medical/college reasons. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Mail To: Jeanine Bender

Email: jeaninebender@yahoo.com

CLARK, LOWE, CORNISH
[Posted: 6 December 2005]
I am researching the Clark family that moved from KY in the early 1930's. The names would be Virgil L. Clark and son by his first marriage to Elma Eugene Lowe, Oscar Lloyd Clark. He had three children by his second wife, Reva ? Cornish. Two daughters, Norma Jean that was killed in a car accident in Tx ?, and Joann and one son Randall. Virgil died 5-27-1999 in Dayton, Ohio and son, Oscar was deceased prior to Virgil's death. Please let me know at the following e-mail address, if anyone has info. Thanks.

Mail To: Deb Lowe

Email: dalowe_1@yahoo.com

RECKFELDER
[Posted: 22 November 2005]
Looking for any information on a William Reckfelder d.1985 or Beatrice Reckfelder d. 1980, both passed away in Dayton. I am a decedant of Elbert Reckfelder, b. 1812 in Prussia, d. 1879 in Ottowa Ohio. William's obit is in the Dayton Journal Herald, April 16th, 1985 pg. 21. If someone could copy this and send to me I would be grateful, I live in NYC and cannot make it to Dayton for research. I have not been able to locate any living Reckfelders and would like to see if the obit lists any survivors. Thank You.

Mail To: Lisa Belle

Email: Lisa@Bellefamily.com

MONDHANK/MUNDHANK
[Posted: 9 October 2005]
I am trying to find information on Fairfield Co. Mondhank/Mundhank families. I believe that my Grt Grt Grt Grt Grand Aunt, Mary Schneider (daughter of John & Anastasia Messbarger Schneider of Hocking Twp.), married Albert Mundhank, son of William and Netta Mundhank. They seem to have some connection to the Snoke and Delong familes. I have collected quite a bit on the Mundhank/Mondhanks, but cannot confirm the marriage of Mary Schneider to Albert. Any help would be much appreciated and I would be happy to share what I have accumulated.

Mail To: Barbara Sabo

Email: bsabo@jsaboassoc.com

LAMBERT, RENNER
[Posted: 17 August 2005]
Looking for information and family of Henry Lambert who married Clara Belle Renner in Montgomery County, Ohio, in 1884. They had one child, Ira Otha Lambert, born April 7, 1886 in Dayton, who lived to the age of 105. Henry may have died since Clara married George Sowers16 Jan 1890.

I have scanned a photo album which contained many Sowers and Renner photos and many other unidentified photos which I think may include Lambert relatives. Would like to compare photos with anyone who thinks they may be connected to Henry Lambert.

Mail To: Mary Renner, Sidney, Ohio

Email: jrenner1@woh.rr.com

TANREUTHER, McCUNE
[Posted: 22 July 2005]
I am searching for anyone who may have any information about Rebecca Tanreuther McCune who was born 10-1858 in Farmersville, OH and died 05-1894 at the "Infirmary" in Dayton, OH. Where is she buried?

Mail To: Glenna Porter

Email: ksbgg@aol.com

GEYER, NOFFSINGER, ARTZ, LESLEY, STALEY/STAHLY, DAVENPORT
[Posted: 19 June 2005]
Looking for information on the above families in Harrison between 1830 and 1860. My great-great grandfather Isaac Geyer (age 13), his mother Elizabeth Geyer (age 35), and his sister Mary Geyer (age 15) are in the 1850 census of Montgomery county. The family in the next house included Barbara Geyer (Artz, age 30), Sarah Geyer (age 19), Abram Geyer (age 12), Eliza Geyer (age 9), Andrew Geyer (age 8), and Catharine Geyer (age 7). Isaac Geyer later married Rebecka Staley (born 1840, Ohio) and lived in Union Twsp Elkhart, Indiana in 1860. In the same neighborhood Noah and Sarah (Geyer) Davenport lived next to John (b. 1816 Penn) and Catherine (Lesley, b 1817 Ohio) Geyer.

Elizabeth Geyer was married to my g-g-g-grandfather before marrying Jacob Noffsinger on 29 Nov. 1838. I am looking for my g-g-g grandfathers first name and also Elizabeth (Geyer) Noffsinger’s maiden name. I suspect my g-g-g-grandfather died in the years before Isaac birth and Elizabeth’s marriage to Jacob Noffsinger (1836, 1837, 1838) in Montgomery county.

Any related information is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Mail To: Tim

Email: geyers@comcast.net

STUTSMAN, HEISEY
[Posted: 9 May 2005]
Looking for information and photographs for Jesse Stutsman born Oct 29 1833, died January 2 1926 in Montgomery Co Ohio, died January 2 1926, married to Martha Heisey Nov 7 1857...his children and grandchildren.

Mail To: Robert P. Stutsman

Email: peregrinenest@hotmail.com

MUMMA
[Posted: 13 April 2005]
Looking for the birth location and parents of a Jacob H. Mumma who lived in Dayton, Montgomery County. This person does not appear to have descended from the "Dayton Mummas" who arrived in 1827 and were fruit and market farmers. My great grandfather was Jacob Hiram Welty Mumma.

From census, marriage, city directories and various Montgomery County court records, the following is known about Jacob H. Mumma:

Born July 1867 in Ohio. Married Laura B. Duckson on 15 Oct 1881 in Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio. They had 5 children - Hurley A. Mumma, b. 1881 in Darke Co., Ohio - divorced in 1930; Bertha E. Mumma, b. 1884 in Ohio; Montie Alvin Mumma, b. 1888 - d. 1974 in Dayton, Ohio; Jessie Mumma (female), b. July 1891 in Ohio; Forest Richard Mumma, b. 1895 d. 1903 in Dayton - run over by a train. By the 1900 census, Jacob & Laura are divorced. He is living by himself, she is living by herself with their eldest child. The 3 youngest children are living in the Dayton Children's home and the court records show that they were in and out of the home during a number of years. Forest died in 1903 when a train cut off his legs. Have not been able to identify Jacob H. Mumma's father, where he was born, or what happened to him. The death of Jacob H. Mumma is not listed in the on-line Ohio death records.

Mail To: Douglas M. Mumma, 2123 Farmington Place, Livermore, CA 94550, phone: (925) 447-5164

Email: doug@mumma.orgC

CLINGENPEEL, KILKENNY
[Posted: 11 April 2005]
Looking for the surname of CLINGENPEEL or KILKENNY that lived in Union, Oh from 1834-1839. First names are Kilkenny, William, Frank, E.H. and Joseph. Please e-mail me.

Mail To: Bonnie Goff

Email: horseyjane@yahoo.com

DAVIS SEWING MACHINE COMPANY AND EMPLOYEES
[Posted: 29 March 2005]
Information wanted on anyone who came to Dayton from Watertown N.Y. or Jefferson County N.Y. (1889-1920). I am especially interested in those associated with the Davis Sewing Machine Co. I would like any and all possible information on the people and the company.

I would also appreciate any suggestions on other sources of information for these people and the company.

Mail To: Mike Kennedy

Email: mkennedy30@woh.rr.com

SCHULZ
[Posted: 16 March 2005]
I am looking for the family of HERMANN SCHULZ. He was born in Prussia and became a citizen in 1874 in Montgomery Co., Ohio. He married Caroline or Catherine (maybe last name was Eubert).

They had 3 children:

Florentine (we knew her as Flora) b. Sept. 29, 1876 and d. June 5, 1962 and was buried in Woodland Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. She was married to a TIMMERMAN and had a son Calvin Timmerman who died as a young adult we think. Flora married a Louis Philippi Schlemmer June 21, 1901. I would like to find out about CALVIN TIMMERMAN too (when he was born and died and where is he buried).

Edward b. around 1870 d. April 4, 1950 in Indiana.

Gustus Adolplus b. Feb. 1, 1883 and d. Dec. 13, 1906, Union City, Tenn. This is my husband Grandfather. He died before his daughter was born (Flora Augusta Schulz in Tenn.).

Mail To: Phyllis Fourman Shields

Email: wasohio2@aol.com

TILBERRY
[Posted: 10 March 2005]
John & Barbara (?) Tilberry or Tilbury or ?
Children: Christopher, Samuel, Thomas, John, Rachel, Barbara, Mary, & Margaret.

Christopher m/ Mary Moore
Samuel m/ Polly ?
Thomas m/ Lavina Boston
Rachel m/Martin Weeks
Mary m/ Nathan Coleman
Margaret m/ Benjamin Franklin Coleman

Resided Montgomery Co OH 1820 -?