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October/November/December 2000
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AGR16TER@aol.com, Oct. 4, 2000 - CUMMINGS
Can anyone help me find records of my grandmother, Winifred Katherine Cummings, b. 1890 in Bryan, and her parents, Maurice Cummings and Corabelle Raseley Cummings, no birth or marriage dates known?! Supposedly, Maurice Cummings was one of the "Gas House Gang", who brought gas to Toledo. Winifred had a brother, Harold Cummings, b. date unknown. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Joan Bray, DBray43217@aol.com, Oct. 9, 2000 - CAMPBELL
My gg grandfather John Campbell was born in Ohio in 1823 according to an 1860 census. He possibly came from a Williams County, OH family. John was a doctor. He married a Charity______ also born in OH. They moved to Huntington County, IN some time before 1850 where their first son was born in that year (Adelbert). They had several more children Araminta (1853), John (1856), Rolla (1859), Charity (1861, my g grandmother) Charity preceded John in death (1861?). John is said to have died in 1866 falling from a boat and drowning. If any of this sounds familiar, would love any further information.____________________________________________________________
Dale Myers, peganddalemyers@.qtm.net, Oct 10, 2000 - MYERS
We are looking for George Myers born in Pa c 1800-1840 lived in Williams County abt 1840 -?
wife name Isballe 10 children oldest child James b pa abt 1840-50
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Kathy Davis, mail137668@pop.net, Oct. 12, 2000 - PALMER, PEESO
PALMER, JOSEPH b. 1785, md. Sally Peeso. Joseph was the father of ORSAMUS, ORRA H., CAROLINE, MARY A. TIRZA, NANCY M., ORRIS, RACHEL, ELIZABETH, SIDNEY AND LYDIA. I am looking for the father of Joseph Palmer. Joseph's parents may have been Loyalists. Some of Joseph's children are born in Canada and some in NY. I am also looking for the link between this family and the family of Cyrenous Palmer who is also in Willaims Co in the 1850's. I am sure they are related, I just do not know how. Any little clues will be appreciated.
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Ken Roberts, Sailor817@aol.com, Oct. 12, 2000 - BLAIR, POULSON James Poulson maried Marie Blair sometime around 1870. They had a daughter named Vada, b. that same year I don't know where), and another named Rachel, born in 1874 in Madison Township (parents residence was Mill Creek), Williams Co. Vada's marriage cert. of 1927 (second marriage, Steuben Co., IN) indicates her mother still living, in Bryan. I have checked with both the Williams Co. and Steuben Co. (across the state line) courthouses but can find no record of Maria's or James' death. Any help would be greatly apreciated.
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Jeanine Downer, JL42000@aol.com, Oct. 20, 2000 - SPELLMAN, INGRAM, KUTTLER, etc.
I am searching for Robert Ingram Spellman b.1868 Edon,OH married Katherine (Kuttler) 1904 she died 1924 Edon,OH They had a son Marion Ingram Spellman b. Edon, OH 7-29-1911 Marion was about 13 yrs. old when his Mom died. Robert and Marion moved somewhere, perhaps Detroit/Dearborn Area. Robert Spellman's father, William Alonzo Spellman, b.1832 Medina County, Wadsworth, OH or Summit County , he died 1908 Edon, OH. Robert's mother, Mary Elizabeth (Ingram) b.1836 Wayne County OH Died 1917 Edon, OH. Robert had 2 brothers: William Edward Spellman b.1863 Edon, OH Died 1929 Ennis, TX; also Alva John Spellman b.1870 Edon,OH Died 1921 Edon,OH. Alva married Bertha (Sayres) they had 1 daughter, my mother, Bertha Merle Spellman. (Merle Kuckuck). Bertha died 9 days after my mom was born in Cleveland Hospital . Looking For Robert Ingram Spellman's last location and burial place, (did he re-marry) and his son Marion Ingram Spellman's last location and burial place.____________________________________________________________
Shelly Cardiel, familia@sprintmail.com, Oct. 21, 2000 - KRABILL
I've "rescued" an old photograph of Florence KRABILL taken at the J.E. Beach Studio in Bryan, Williams County, Ohio. The photograph was likely taken in the early 1900's and Florence appears to be about 15 years of age at the time. I believe this may be Florence L. KRABILL who was born in Wisconsin 16 March 1890 and died in San Diego County California 21 June 1974. Since she was still using this name at the time of her death I'm guessing she may have never married. If you are a member of this KRABILL family or know someone who might be related, please contact me. I'd like to find Florence's family and return the photograph, lovely photos like this one belong with family, deserve to be passed from generation to generation.
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LKMMitten@aol.com, Oct. 22, 2000 - OSBORN
Requesting information on Joseph Miles OSBORN, born Conn. Oct 25, 1824 and died at the battle of Chickamauga Sept. 20, 1863. Was he married? Any children? What Ohio unit did he serve in?
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Akerdehn@aol.com, Oct. 24, 2000 - STEINGASS
Looking for Johann STEINGASS who emigrated from Germany in Oct. 1883.
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Marvin Philo, mphilo@iopener.net, Oct. 26, 2000 - PHILO
I am trying to find out more about my grandfather. He was born Franklin Norris Philo on January 7, 1868 in Bryan, Ohio. 3021 Nikol St. , Sacramento, Ca 95826-4127. I will send stamped envelope, re-imburse any expenses incurred. Thanks.
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Donald Durr, durrd001@hawaii.rr.com, Oct. 26, 2000 - NEEDHAM, GRANDY, PIERCE
I am not sure whether it was Willaims or Defiance Cty in 1860. I am looking for Edwin Needham and sister Hattie (Harriet Needham). He married Esther Grandy. She married Charles G. Pierce probably of Greene Cty. Their parents were Truman and Maranda Needham.
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Judy Bancroft Settlemier, judys36@open.org, Oct. 27, 2000 - BANCROFT, WILBUR, SCHAEFFER
Looking for more information on my g-grandfather William F. Bancroft. He was a school teacher and lived in the Williams County area at least 15 years before he died in 1861. He was buried in Stryker, at Aoyington (Boynton?) Cemetery. Wife Sarah J. Wilbur who married a second time to J.W. Schaeffer (1869) and lived in Ridgeville Corners. William and Sarah had the following children Henry W., Absolum T., John E., Sarah M., Clariss J., Wilford D. (my grandfather), Mary Suzannah, and Daniel. I have various bits of information about many of those listed above, but am still looking for a city in New York where William and/or Sarah were born. "New York" is all I have.___________________________________________________________________________
Toni Britton, toni@t-one.net, Oct. 29, 2000 - CLARK, HOSTETTER
I'm looking for lost family members! Thomas Hostetter b. abt 1881, b. IN., and his brother George C. Both moved to Kunkle OH after their father died in 1906. I found them on the 1910 census. Thomas was with his wife Lizzie, Elizabeth Clark, mar. 1906 in Alvordton. It is believed they had a daughter. George C. was living with Jacob Burkholder, as a boarder. Would like to hear from anyone that may have info on these people.
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Alice Srackangast, ASrackangast@PortagePS.org, Oct. 30, 2000 - DAYWALT, MYERS
This is in response to Dale Myers' query. We are related to George and Isabelle Daywalt Myers through their daughter Barbara. George died in 1880 and Isabelle in 1886. I have 11 children listed Jessie (b.1838 PA), George, William, Samuel, Emily, Barbara (b.1851 OH), Daniel, Alexander, John, Rachel, and Simon. Several of the children ended up in Michigan. I would be willing to share what I have.
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Burt Fuller, burtf@email.msn.com, Oct. 31, 2000 - DERTZ / THOMAS
I'm looking for any information on Hannah Dertz (Dietz, Wertz) that married Simon Thomas November 28, 1844 in Williams Co., Ohio. Know via census her parents were from Pennsylvania.
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Kim Jelinek, jjelinek@pressenter.com, Nov. 2, 2000 - ANNETT,DeBOLT I am searching for Harmon J. Annett. From his step-sister's obituary (Florence Annett Reams Woods) back in 1938 it said he lived in Stryker, Ohio. Now Stryker is in Williams Co., right? Harmon was born to William and Lozina (Debolt) Annett Feb. 8 1874 in Hiller township, Centerburg, Knox Co. This is all the information I have on him and I would like to find more.
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Jenifer (Dintaman) Selwa, jselwa@triton.net, Nov. 4, 2000 - HOUSER/BARNHART
1. David HOUSER. Born in 1835 in Holmes County, Ohio? David died in West Unity, Williams, Ohio about 1866, he was 31. On 7 February 1856 when David was 21, he married Susanna BARNHART, in Williams County, Ohio. Born around 1839.
They had the following children
i. Addison B.. Born about December 1856.
ii. Effie Jane (1860-1928)
iii. Lillie May. Born about 1865.
I have obtained a 100+ page guardianship file on Effie Jane and her siblings in Wayne County, for the apparent death of David and/or Susanna in 1866. Effie married Samuel DINTAMAN in 1879 in Wayne County (my 2G grandparents), which is how I found it there. The paperwork refers to a lot that was owned by David in West Unity at the time of his death and was sold. The guardian was Addison, and referenced to a residence in Iowa. Money was dispersed to the children when they reached legal age.
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Sherry Norton, xhermark@earthlink.net, Nov. 4, 2000 - THRONE, TAYLOR
Seeking descendants of Emanuel THRONE (b 1836) and Margaret Jane TAYLOR
(1837-1888 d Williams Co), children Arabella, Catherine, Dot, Jefferson
R., Warren L. and Viola J.
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Mary Kenney, mekenney@cmsinter.net, Nov. 10, 2000 - McDONALD, BARNHILL
I am seeking information on a Robert McDonald who married Maria Barnhill March 7, 1840, Williams Co. Ohio. He died in Williams Co. but I don't know when he died or where he is buried. He may have died between 1859-1861.
Children were: Nancy, Susan, Mary, Margaret, Robert, Maria , William (died at birth) . Maria remarried to a Caspin and had a daughter I was told by the name of Alice.
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BClark, clark@webjammer.net, NOV. 12, 2000 - PETERS, STARKWEATHER
I am seaching for information about James Peters and Sophia Starkweather. James Peters was from Williams Co and Sophia was from New York. They were married there July 4, 1839 and lived there until at least about 1846 when their daughter Catherine Ann Peters was born. They moved to Michigan shortly after that. I am looking for the parents of James and Sophia.
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Ken Fawley, kcfawley@kconline.com, Nov. 15, 2000 - DONUTT, NEWCOMER, ZUVER Catherine Donutt was married to Lewis Newcomer in Williams County, Ohio on 2 March, 1841. She was born about 1822, and is found on the 1880 census of Brady twp. Is there any record of when she died?
Also searching for a record concerning Joseph Zuver, born ca 1797. May have died before 1850.
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Mimi Malcolm, mimimalcolm@hotmail.com, Nov. 15, 2000 - LENARDSON
I am looking for information about all of the Lenardsons who lived in Williams County, starting in the 1830's. They moved from New york, and farmed in Williams county for several decades. Would love to share info with anyone tracing this family.
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Sandra K. Hutchison, shutchis@juno.com, Nov. 22, 2000 - DeHART, SHAFFER, CHAMBERS
I AM SEARCHING FOR PARENTS OF AMANDA J DEHART B15 MAY 1843 KNOX CNY OH AND H WILLIAM SHAFFER BORN 27 MAY 1840 IN COSHOCTON COUNTY THEY WERE MARRIED 21 JULY 1859 IN WILLIAMS COUNTY BY REV S ROBBINS HAD ONE DAUGHTER EVA DELLA BORN 14 DEC 1860 IN WILLIAMS COUNTY AMANDA REMARRIED LEWIS DYO CHAMBERS 21 DEC 1872 NOT SURE WHERE WILLIAM MAY HAVE BEEN KILLED ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED ._____________________________________________________________
Jacki, piferj@accnorwalk.com, Nov. 28, 2000 - PIFER, STONER I am seeking information on the parents or siblings of George F. PIFER and Catherine STONER (1824-1898) who married in Richland County, Ohio in 1846 and spent the rest of their lives in West Unity.
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RICHARD S BOSWELL, Rinkitink@PRODIGY.NET, Dec 2, 2000 - RUBEL/RUPLE, COOK/ KOCH Looking for THEOBALD RUBEL and ELIZABETH COOK/KOCH. They resided in Defiance and Williams County. theobald's stone is reported to have the birth year 1838, but I believe this is erroneous. One Theobald Rubel appears in the immmigration lists, aged 47 from Baden, arriving Mar.11, 1867. One source places his marriage probably in Defiance County, but I believe he married in Germany to Elizabeth Koch (Cook), reportedly born in Germany in 1832---an Elizabeth Rubel aged 30 arrives in the US Jun.11, 1867, not sure if she is the same. Theobald died Sept.8, 1867 in Pulaski Twp., Williams Co., OH and all I have for Elizabeth is she died in Williams Co., in 1910. Known children Christopher, Elizabeth (married a William Carpenter), and infant son, Jacob (who also appears as Ruple, died Oct.21, 1914, Williams Co), John, Caroline (born about 1860), and Charles David (born Jan.5, 1870, Bryan, Williams Co. and also appears as Ruple). Charles' family eventually settled in Hillsdale Co., MI, and have been told the RUBLE family in and around Pioneer, OH is related. Any info or leads on this family and descendants appreciated.
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Karen Borton, silence@bright.net, Dec. 3, 2000 - DIBERT, SMITLEY, BORTON Looking for information on this DIBERT family found 1900, OH, Williams Co, Brady Twp DIBERT, Frank head Apr 1860 ag 40 marr 16y b. OH F b.PA M b. VA Ellen R. wife Sep 1850 ag 49 marr 16y 4 chld 3 liv b. NJ F b. NJ M b. NJ SMITLEY, William stpson Jun 1875 ag 24 marr Oy b. PA F b. PA M b. NJ Etta stpdau Oct 1882 ag 17 marr 0y b. OH F b. OH M b. OH I just came across this entry on the 1900 census and I believe this is Ellen R.(Rebecca?) Borton, daughter of Charles BORTON and Permelia SITLEY of Camden County, New Jersey. Would love to know more about the SMITLEY and DIBERT families to fill out this branch of my tree.
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Valerie Hulderman, Vhulderman@excite.com, Dec. 5, 2000 - KING, SCOTT
I am trying to help a friend do some research on her family. Henry W King, born 1842 in Crawford, OH; married Dec 31, 1868 in Williams Co, OH to Amelia Scott; died May 30, 1874 in Edon, Williams Co, OH. His father was William King, b. Oct 21, 1797 (or 10-13-1793) in Zell, Rhine, Bavaria, and died May 19, 1878 in Crawford Co, OH. I need Obits, census, county histories, or anything else you can find. This info was given to her by a fellow researcher many years ago with no reference info so none of this info is confirmed.
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David L. Norris, norrisd@erols.com, Dec. 10, 2000 - NORRIS Thomas NORRIS, age 38, and wife Nancy, age 33 are in Williams Co. St. Joseph Twp. 1850 census. By 1860 Thomas is in Kosciusko Co., IN, age 49, with wife Amanda, age 20. Is there any data in Williams Co. to support the death of Nancy NORRIS 1850-1860 or a marriage of Thomas NORRIS to Amanda ? 1850 -1860?? Thomas' mother, Margaret, and brother, Noah, are buried in Williams Co. KEARNS-SKELTON Cemetery but there is no reading or stone for Nancy. Any assistance appreciated, Dave Norris in VA
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Janice, Whigmaster@aol.com, Dec. 13, 2000 - SCOVILLE Seeking info on the name SCOVILLE in Bridgewater Township. Specifically, Milo, Myron & Ira SCOVILLE. An "M" SCOVILLE is listed on the Platt Book records 1904. This "M" Scoville could possibly be a child of Milo or Myron. It has been said that Ira SCOVILLE may have died in Bridgewater while on a visit to a relative. Ira settled in Rochester, Loraine County and after 1840 we have not been able to find a record of him. He was born 25 Sept 1766 in Cornwall, CT.
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Joyce (Butler) Campbell-Layman, DJLAYMAN@MSN.COM, Dec. 14, 2000 - BUTLER, BRINKMAN James L. Butler, b. 13 Apr 1812,m.Catherine Brinkman,Williams Co, son Charles Ellsworth Butler, b. 5 Feb 1875 Bridgewater, Williams Co
The above individuals are my paternal g.grandparents and grandfather respectively. I have no information prior to 1897 about when Charles E. Butler moved to Hillsdale County Michigan. Any clues about the Ohio history of the family would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Peg Ostrum, pegrod@freeway.net, Dec. 19, 2000 - McDOWELL, KIMMEL(L) Thomas Jefferson McDowell lived in Williams and Defiance Counties. He married Priscilla Kimmel. She died in 1866 and he died around 1900. Their daughter Matilda Serena married William E. Cochran son of Andrew. Matilda and William both died in Michigan. Would like information regarding all families.
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Shelly Wellmon, sawellmon@yahoo.com, Dec. 19, 2000 - MILLER, KIRKINGBURG
Looking for information on the Jacob Miller family. Jacob and his wife, Anna Stover Miller, are buried in the Floral Grove Cemetery just outside of Pioneer in Williams Co., Ohio. Jacob had several daughters and at least one son, John F. Miller, who is buried beside his parents. I am a descendant of John. I do believe that John had a brother named Jake or Jacob. John married Arilla Kirkingburg, eldest daughter of Levi Kirkingburg. Looking for any info on this family.____________________________________________________________
C. A. Rose, Rosedunbar@aol.com, Dec. 26, 2000 - NOLIN, BECK
Milton L. NOLIN (b Iroquois Co., IL) m. Barbara BECK in Montpelier, OH. He is a son of Wm. L. NOLIN & Ruby. Barbara's parents were Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Beck.
Wm. Lester Nolin (Doc) and wife Ruby celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary 12-7-1997. Does anyone have access to a newspaper account of this event?
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Dale, DbakedMax@aol.com, Dec. 27, 2000 - BAKER, JAY, WEASNER
Looking for info on William Moses BAKER, married Florence WEASNER c 1898. Divorced before 1902, she married Everett JAY c 1902. They had two kids, Fred JAY c 1902 and Emma JAY c 1907. Does anyone know if Fred or Emma are still alive? Florence JAY was my Great Grandmother.____________________________________________________________
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