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Jan./Feb./March 2002
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Donald Young, don@kinfinder.com, Jan. 1, 2001 - COFFMAN
According to his death certificate, George Thomas COFFMAN d.2 Nov 1941 in Wauseon and was buried 6 Nov 1941 in Montpelier. Chances are that he was buried in Riverside Cemetery. Also in the death certificate his wife was named as Fannie who survived. I would appreciate receiving any available information about her.
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Benedict R Maryniak, benedict@buffnet.net, Jan. 5, 2002 - POE, POUCHER
I've discovered that Rev John Poucher - living in West Unity from at least 1877 (and according to my research died there 7-8-1891) - was the Civil War army chaplain who served the longest term - 52 months in the 38th Ohio Infantry and then the 40th US Colored Troops. Is there any other info on him? He married Mercy Poe - a Civil War widow - in 1868 and she died at West Unity 1913. He is frequently confused with a Dr John Poucher who taught at DePauw University, who was also a methodist minister.____________________________________________________________________________________
James E. Egri, jmz2572@home.com, Jan. 8, 2002 - EGRI, SINDEL My name is James Egri and I am searching for information on my family. I know my grandfather was from Edgerton, Ohio. His name was Earl Sindel. If you have any info, could you please let me know.___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Shirley Baker, shirley@digital.net, Jan. 12 & 16, 2002 - HARRIS, SMETZER,
I am researching my great-grandparents, John H. Harris, dob 1862 in West Unity, Williams County and Melissa Smetzer, dob 1868, West Unity, Williams County. They were married in Williams County 29 August 1889 by George (last name not legible on copy of License. He was a Justice of the Peace. If you have any information on either I would be greatly appreciative. My great-grandparents moved to Toledo where they resided at 812 Bartley Place in South Toledo until their deaths. John in 1909 and Melissa in 1954. Unfortunately I live in Florida and only get back to Toledo once a year. My mother and aunt, both of whom are in their 80's have tried to remember as much as they can about their grandparents but because John died at such an early age, not much was known about even even by my grandfather.
I am researching my great-grandparents, John H. Harris and Melissa Smetzer. They were born in West Unity or Stryker Ohio and were married in West Unity on 29 August 1889. John died in 1909 and Melissa in 1954 both in Toledo, Ohio. They are buried in Forest Cemetery in Toledo. I ran across the 1850 census for Williams County which lists John Harris, his wife Elizabeth and their children. I wondered if one of the older sons might be John H's father, but in looking in "Jan's corner at the geneology of that John Harris, I do see a grandson by the name of John H. but when I went into his site, I found a John Hake and a different birthdate and wife. So I have hit a stone wall. I received a copy of John and Melissa's wedding license and certificate but the probate court said they had not record's of birth. I am hoping that someone in the area who has been researching John Harris might have come across John H. and Melissa. I have gone through some of the census records but can not find any Smetzer's so far. I do remember my grandfather and my great-grandmother talking about some family in Stryker Ohio when I was growing up but do not know any more than that. Any ideas you might have for where I can look next would be greatly appreciated.
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Jan Van Vleet Washington, janw@zoomnet.net, Jan. 19, 2002 - VAN VLEET I'm researching the Van Vleet family of Ohio. Ancestry.com lists a Jacob Van Vleet in the 1860 Madison Township, Williams County Federal census. Would someone mind giving me the data shown for this family on that census? I'd sure appreciate the help. -) ___________________________________________________________________________
Julie Miller, jjmill@nctimes.net, Jan. 22, 2002 - RHEES
Found these names in the Fountain Grove Cemetery Records. Lot No. 1158
Ortha Rhees, 1886-1913
Anna E. Rhees, 1866-1889
Catherine, Beaty, 1838-1909
Beaty is my family line, but it appears that Catherine lived with the Rhees. Found them several times together, in the Williams Co. Infirmary Records. Interested in any spelling variation.
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Julie Miller, jjmill@nctimes.net, Jan. 24, 2002 - WOODALL
Interested in info on John Woodall and Anna E. Woodall who are listed on the 1880c. Bryan, Williams Co. They are listed in the household of Samuel Beatie(63), wife, Catherine(42), Orie,daughter,(11), Margaret L.,(2),John Woodall(11) step-son,Anna E. Woodall(13 step-daughter).
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Jane Graettinger, janegraettinger@sbcglobal.net, Jan. 29, 2002 - DAILEY, GROSS, HARRIS, etc.
looking for ancestors & descendants of Edward DAILEY who died at Stryker, Springfield Twp., Williams Co. OH June 1884. His wife was Phoebe GROSS. Known children Margery HARRIS; Martha; Charles B.; Samuel H.; Henry; William; John & George. All born in OH 1837 to 1853. Some family members buried Lockport Cem., Brady Twp., Williams Co. Spouse names include HARRIS, BINGHAM, MYERS, WEBBER & MEARS.
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Wycoff, Robert J, rwycoff@myrealbox.com, Feb. 4, 2002 - NOONAN, WYCOFF, ZIGLER, etc.
Cornelius Noonan bought 40 acres of land in Center Township 23 Dec 1864. Cornelius Noonan was born near Dubln, Ireland, in 1832. He married Mary Ann Zigler, born 15 Dec 1831 in Richland County, OH. Cornelius Noonan died in Shelby County, OH in 1866. Mary Ann Zigler Noonan died in Clay Center, KS in 1897.
Robert Wycoff, (Father - James Ray Wycoff, Mother - Dorothy Mae Kennedy)
James Ray Wycoff, (Mother - Orla Gertude Noonan, Father - Ray Pitts Wycoff)
Orla Gertrude Noonan, (Father - James C. Noonan, Mother - Ella Mona Larcom)
James C. Noonan, (Father - Cornelius Noonan, Mother - Mary Ann Zigler)
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Lynn Sutter, LRSUT@aol.com, Feb. 22, 2002 - SUT(T)ER/SUD(D)ER
Looking for Daniel Sutter (Suter) (Suder) or (Sudder) born @1860 in West Unity______________________________________________________________________________________
Ann Lux, annlux@mail.gatecom.com, Feb. 23, 2002 - RHODES, SAUNDERS
Searching for the parents of Anna RHODES Saunders. Anna b. 2 Oct 1827 in Elsans, Prussia, was living in Alvordton at time of her marriage to Samuel SAUNDERS in 1851. According to her obit, came to USA in 1839 with her parents, lived hear Cincinatti when first arrived. Any help on finding her parents greatly appreciated.
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Ken Dunlap, kandb@iowatelecom.net, Feb. 26, 2002 - SIMONS, VAN FOSSEN, MATTESON My Great Great Grandmother, Julia P. Simons (maiden name) married William T. Van Fossen in Williams Co., OH, in 1860. Previous to that she was married to James Matteson, my GG Grandfather. James and Julia Matteson were listed in the Benton Co., IA, census in 1856. James May be the James Matteson listed in the 1850 Williams Co., OH census. James Matteson died sometime between 1856 & 1860. Any info, especially if James Matteson is buried with Alden Matteson, who died in Williams Co in 1856, would be appreciated.
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Suzanne Weiser, weiser2@ohio.net, March 7, 2002 - LENHART
I am searching for info on Pamilia Viers Lake Lenhart. Possibly in Williams Co., OH when she died in 1864 or 1865. Can any one help me. She would have left at least two known children.___________________________________________________________________________
Barbara Fogel, MDFOGEL@FRONTIERNET.NET, March 4, 2002 - Cooney, Ohio History
I am doing research on Cooney, a dying four corners. At first I was just going to write about the school ( taught there for 2 years, and my daughters went there, as well). But because I live in the area, and because I am sentimental about all of Cooney, I have decided to write about all of this special place. I have read The Hills of Home and the Williams County historical volumes. I plan to talk to some of the "old timers", too. But I would like to come across some printed recollections of life in Cooney, too. My best living source has been Everett Peck, member of the Williams County Historical Society.I was inspired to write this article after realizing that the Cooney school will close down after one more year; a new school is being built (I teach at Edon). This will be the end of an era and will certainly finalize any hope of keeping Cooney alive (unless someone buys the school building). Toni McCourt, editor of The Nettle Lake News, has agreed to publish the article for me. I do not know when I will complete the article, but I want to gather as much information as I can so I can get started. I don't have a lot of time to do a lot of running here and there, but I can do a little. If there is anything you can tell me, please e-mail me as soon as you are able to. Thanks.
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