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Surnames: STAHL
Researcher: Roger Stahl
Date posted: January 1, 1998

Simon STAHL, b 05/18/1866 in Hicksville, Ohio. Seeking info on parents and 2 brothers and a sister, for which I have no information. Appreciate any and all info. Thanks.

Surnames: MOYER
Researcher: Sue (Moyer) Chism
Date posted: January 9, 1998

Searching for the name of a funeral home that would have been located in Defiance, Ohio in the 1950's. I think it might have been a family owned/operated business. The son might possibly have married a cousin of my father's. If I could locate the surname of the owners, I might be able to find a missing piece of my genealogical puzzle! Any information greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Surnames: CAVERHILL, TINNEY, TROWBRIDGE
Researcher: Holly Sprise Kobza
Date posted: January 12, 1998

Searching for relations of the TINNEY, TROWBRIDGE, CAVERHILL lines. Addie TINNEY was born supposedly in Ohio in 1850 to John and Betsy TINNEY. This may not be her birth parents however, as I'm told Addie was adopted. The other surname given to me was TROWBRIDGE, but I don't know which is her birth name and which is adopted. She has a possible sister Mary TINNEY who married William CAVERHILL. A postcard from Defiance, Ohio in 1908 shows Addie is tending a sick sister there. The Auglaize ? and Maumee? Rivers are mentioned, so I imagine the sister lived near them. Would appreciate any info.

Surnames: TIPPIE, YOUNG
Researcher: Dorothy Robinson
Date posted: January 16, 1998

I am looking for information about Lily Young TIPPIE, born February 19, 1868, married Moses Baine TIPPIE, Jr. on October 11, 1887. They had one child, Lyon Kennell TIPPIE, born September 19, 1888. Lily's parents were George E. YOUNG and Caroline YOUNG.

Surnames: CARLISLE, FRIEBERGER, KOCH, LANG, MASON,
MOORE, MUSSER, WARFIELD
Researcher: Walter Lang
Date posted: January 17, 1998

I am researching the LANG family, and would like to correspond with anyone knowing anything to do with the following people from Defiance County. I would like to know of any descendants of these individuals. John LANG born May 6, 1826, died 1888 He was a shoemaker. He married Matilda FRIEBERGER 1849. She was born in France. Jan.6, 1830. Her father was John FRIEBERGER. Matilda died July 12, 1916. Children of John and Matilda Lang: George Frank LANG, Emma M. LANG WARFIELD, William H. LANG, Wesley LANG, Louisa M. LANG MUSSER, Henry A. LANG, Allen LANG, Mary (LANG) KOCH.
George Frank LANG married Viola Catherine MUSSER on December 17, 1885. Their children Walton Roy LANG, Dora Belle Lang MOORE, William Franklin LANG, Florence Hazel Lang CARLISLE MASON, Howard Lloyd (Jack) LANG, Wayne Joel LANG, Clarence Paul LANG, Violet Matilda LANG.
Contact me at: Walter R. Lang, P.O. Box 945, Painesville, Ohio 44077.

Surnames: DEW
Researcher: Samuel Jones
Date posted: January 26, 1998

Seek information about Thomas DEW or his son William DEW. The Thomas Dew family shows in the Defiance Co. census for 1850. They later moved to Tama Co., Iowa where the mother and all the children except William and Thomas show in the 1860 census. I need any information about this family.

Surnames: EADY, EDDY, SHAUL, SHAWL
Researcher: David Randall
Date posted: January 27, 1998

Seek info about the SHAUL family. Two daughters were born in Defiance Co. Minnie D. SHAUL was born to Isaac SHAUL and Urith EDDY in Richland Twp. on 15 Jan 1876. An older daughter was recorded also. I believe she is Rebecca Anna SHAUL. The records held SHAWL infant, female, white born to Isaac J. SHAWL and Ureth EADY in Richland township on 20 Mar 1874. The SHAUL family later moved to Michigan. The births were listed in "Birth Records of Defiance County Ohio, July 1, 1867 to December 19, 1908" compiled by Fayne E Harter, Grabil, Indiana, May 1976.

Surnames: SPROW, WHITTMER, WITTMER
Researcher: Ann Maxson
Date posted: January 27, 1998

Seeking info on the George SPROW family. They appear on the 1860 census of Delaware Twp., Defiance Co. OH. Mary SPROW is listed as 9 years old. I believe that she married John WITTMER (WHITTMER) on 17 Nov 1866 in Defiance Co. Can anyone confirm that? Where in Defiance Co., is Delaware Twp.? What are the main towns in Delaware Twp.? Thank you for your help!

Surnames: BROWN, DANGLER, SHOOK, WING
Researcher: Joann
Date posted: January 29, 1998

Seeking relatives with surnames SHOOK, WING, DANGLER, and BROWN. Need help

Surnames: DEAN, SMITH, STRAWSER, TAR
Researcher: Jeanne Butler
Date posted: January 30, 1998

Seeking for any information/descendents of these families. Phillip STRAWSER, b. July 14, 1841, Marion County, married Susan (DEAN), b. October 1, 1844, Crawford Co., on August 17, 1862 in Defiance Co. Phillip was the son of David and Rachel (SMITH) STRAWSER. Susan was the daughter of Samuel and Margaret (TAR) DEAN.

Surnames: JAMES
Researcher: Thomas James
Date posted: February 6, 1998

Tracking Nina Pearl JAMES, died Sept 1978, in city of Defiance, OH. Seeking to ascertain if Nina P. JAMES is wife of Louis A. JAMES, who died in Toledo, 1948. Any advice and direction appreciated.

Surnames: GEBHARD, TROFFER
Researcher: Phyllis White
Date posted: February 7, 1998

Looking for info on Peter TROFFER & Kathryn GEBHARD. Peter d 3 Jul 1865. Kathryn d 6 Jan 1865. Peter came from the Alsace area of France to Defiance Co. in 1850.

Surnames: SCHACK, TROFFER
Researcher: Phyllis White
Date posted: February 7, 1998

Looking for info on Michael SCHACK who md Mary TROFFER. Mary died in Defiance Co. in 1900

Surnames: GOFF, NORTH
Researcher: Ray E. North
Date posted: February 7, 1998

Looking for information on any NORTH or GOFF surnames in Defiance Co. Ohio.

Surnames: HOEFFLE
Researcher: C. Traver
Date posted: February 13, 1998

Would like the surname of Catherine Elizabeth ?) b. July 1846 in Germany who was the 2nd wife of Edw. HOEFFLE b. 1826, d. 1881 in Definace Co. OH. They married about 1872 in Defiance Co. OH. Any clues to where this information might be obtained would be appreciated.

Surnames: HART
Researcher: Ray Hart
Date posted: February 13, 1998

My gggrandfather Abraham and wife Charity, moved to Defiance County in the mid 1840's. Have not been able to locate death record of either. Last lived in Hicksville in 1892 according to real estate records. Abraham was b. 1826 in Somerset Co. PA. Can anyone help?

Surnames: LEE, WESTERICK
Researcher: Susan Kuennenm
Date posted: February 14, 1998

Seeking information on my GG grandmother Hannah LEE. She was married in Defiance, Ohio on 25 Dec 1945 to John WESTERICK. They had six children all born in Defiance. The 1880 Census shows Hannah LEE WESTERICK was born in Pennsylvania. Am seeking information concerning my gggrandfather John WESTERICK who was married to Hannah LEE on December 25, 1845 in Defiance, Ohio where they had six children. John was born in Bavaria.

Surnames: DRIVER
Researcher: Eunice A. Stanley
Date posted: February 22, 1998

John DRIVER born about 1783, PA married 1811, Delaware County, Ohio. His daughter Mary Jane DRIVER was born in a cave near Fort Defiance, OH and taken to the Fort at Fort Wayne, IN. Need proof of marriage in 1811.

Surnames: BURD, HILTS, HULTS
Researcher: Cynthia C. Burd Griebel
Date posted: February 28, 1998 and on March 22, 1998

Simeon BURD married Mary HILTS or HULTS on September 6, 1853 in Defiance, Would like any info on either of these people, parents, birth date on Simeon, etc. Thank you.

Surnames: DEAN, STRAWSER, TARR
Researcher: Jeanne Butler
Date posted: March 30, 1998

I am researching STRAWSER and DEAN surnames. David and Rachel STRAWSER moved to Definace Co. about 1850. They had nine children. One of their children, Phillip STRAWSER, b. 1841, married Susan DEAN, b. 1844. Susan DEAN was the daughter of Samuel and Margaret (TARR) DEAN. Any connection?

Surnames: FAIR, FOGELSONG, FOGLESON, HENDRICKS, STALEY
Researcher: Kathleen High
Date posted: April 2, 1998

Looking for a death certificate for Mary (FOGLESON/FOGELSONG) STALEY (b Dec 1871 in IN to Emily (FAIR) HENDRICKS FOGLESON/ FOGELSONG and Christian FOGLESON(G); was listed in her mother's 1941 obit as a "resident of Defiance, OH". Mary's husband was Thomas STALEY.

Surnames: CALDWELL, CALWELL
Researcher: Beverly Fleming
Date posted: April 3, 1998

Looking for Boseal CALDWELL (CALWELL) b 1811/2, had a daughter Elizabeth "Betsy" b 1832 Defiance Co., OH d 1921 Shelby Co., IL. Will gladly exchange information. Thanks.

Surnames: CROSSLAND
Researcher: Bobby Crossland
Date posted: April 9, 1998

Looking for information on family history of the CROSSLAND family in Defiance Co, Ohio

Surnames: ETCHEY, HOSEFELDT
Researcher: Mary Klander
Date posted: April 9, 1998

Searching for information about Michael ETCHEY, born in Defiance, Ohio on November 21, 1866. Married Maria Elizabeth HOSEFELDT.

Surnames: DAWSON, WARTENBE, WARTENBEE
Researcher: Dena White
Date posted: April 15, 1998

I'm trying to find information on Eliza DAWSON who married Isaac WARTENBEE in Defiance County on July 16, 1840. Also, I have heard there is a book on the WARTENBE FAMILY. If anyone knows where I can get a copy, please let me know.

Surnames: ROAN
Researcher: Paula Prucha
Date posted: April 18, 1998

I am seeking the parents of my gggrandmother Mary Frances ROAN, b. Nov.5,1867. She and her husband , Orla Deming Ensign, lived in Farmer, Defiance County, Ohio. They had four children; 1. Ward ROAN 2. Leah ROAN 3. Inez ROAN 4. and Lois ROAN.
all born in Farmer. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: KEAZER
Researcher: Loretta Smith Klose
Date posted: April 18, 1998

Researching James Billings KEAZER who joined Co B, 68th Ohio Vol Infantry at Defiance during the Civil War. Any information on him or this Civil War Unit would be appreciated.

Surnames: GRUBB, HIVELY
Researcher: Leslie C. Calvert
Date posted: April 19, 1998

Looking for any descendants of Isaac N. GRUBB who was married to Minerva HIVELY. Isaac and Minerva were married 31 December 1868 in Defiance Co. - Where did they die? Where buried?

Surnames: TOWLE
Researcher: Cecil R. Towle
Date posted: April 28, 1998

Efferson TOWLE lived in Defiance 1850. Looking for any information on him and family.

Surnames: HAMMILL
Researcher: Janet Hansen
Date posted: May 1, 1998

William HAMMILL, born in Defiance Co. OH abt 1866. His father also named William died in 1868 in Defiance Co. OH. William's mother's name was Jane. She also died in Defiance Co., OH.

Surnames: HANNA
Researcher: George R. Hanna
Date posted: May 1, 1998

I am seeking information on my g-grandparents Isaac W. HANNA and Caroline HANNA. Issac died in Tiffin Twp, Defiance Co. on 20 August 1912. Are they buried there and if so in what cemetery ? I do not have the date of death for Caroline.

Surnames: BOSTWICK
Researcher: Ernie Alf
Date posted: May 8, 1998

On 23 Jan 1868, in Defiance, Alvira BOSTWICK died at the age of 75 - 3 - 14. Can anyone provide or refer me to her obituary. Or does anyone know about her family. She was a widow and I suspect was residing with a married daughter, although I don't know who. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: LINT, MILLER, MUNTEE, PURTEE, RICHARDS, WEAVER
Researcher: Raymond Olson
Date posted: May 9, 1998

Abraham MILLER, Oct. 1, 1801-Nov. 9, 1847, Richland Twp., Defiance Co., Oh., was married to Elizabeth WEAVER who died in Tiffin Co., Defiance Co., Oh. on Feb. 13, 1868. Could not locate where they were buried. Can you help me on that? Their children: 1. David MILLER 1825-1899, married to Mary Ann PURTEE; Jacob MILLER 1828-1870, married Elizabeth RICHARDS 2. Barbara MILLER 3. Daniel MILLER June 14, 1832-Nov. 18, 1911, married Abigail Layland (my g-g- grandparents) 4. John MILLER 5. Conrad, 1837-1905, married Julie Ann Himes 6. Philip MILLER 1840-1912, married to Frances LINT 7. Catherine MILLER d. 1865, wife of Lewis MUNTEE 8. Mary MILLER.
Two girls - who were they married to?

Surnames: BROWN, KELLY
Researcher: Cathy
Date posted: May 11, 1998

Please--any information relating to birth of: Mary Ann KELLY married to Maurice L, BROWN 1881-1883.

Surnames: GARN, NEWEL, SUTTON Researcher: Mary L. Garn Wolverton
Date posted: May 12, 1998

Looking for info on Dr. Harvey SUTTON b bef 1840 mar Margaret Emmaline NEWEL. He was a country doctor and druggist in Ney, Defiance Co OH. He had son Elmer and daus EvaMay, Nettie, Lucinda, Jennie and Ida. My grandmother EvaMay SUTTON mar Charles M GARN in Bryan Co OH in 1886. Thanks.

Surnames: BELL
Researcher: Ted Steele
Date posted: May 16, 1998

Can anyone identify Millard Powers BELL? Millard P. BELL was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., in 1814, supposedly the son of John and Margaret BELL. Some years later, his family removed to eastern New York, where Millard married Margaret ___. They had a daughter, Melissa, born in Portland, Maine, ca. 1837. Millard was a lumberman. By 1840, Millard and Margaret moved to Milton, Trumbull Co., Ohio. By 1850 they were living in Defiance, Defiance Co., Ohio, where they were the parents of: 1. Melissa BELL 2. Demetrius BELL 3. Caroline BELL 4. Metcalf BELL 5. V.S. BELL 6. Anna BELL.
Around 1859, Millard apparently abandoned this family, leaving for the west. He wound up in Salt Lake City, where he re-married to Harriet Husbands and began a second family. He died in Salt Lake in 1868. Seeking info on Millard, his ancestry, his first wife (Margaret), or children of his family in Ohio.

Surnames: HIRE, HYER, HYRE
Researcher: Debra Hyre
Date posted: May 19, 1998

Seeking information on the HYRE/HYER/HIRE families living in Defiance County, OH beginning circa 1840. Also seeking information and/or book on the Hire Cemetery, east of Defiance, Defiance County, OH. Thanks for you help!

Surnames: KELLY
Researcher: Cathy
Date posted: May 19, 1998

Please..am at a standstill... need any information on Defiance County ancestor. Ellen Gaynor KELLY and husband John KELLY; daughter Mary Ann born in Defiance County 1861 but need much and any information on Mary Ann and John -- both emigrated from Ireland in mid-1800's-- have no dates for naturalization, etc. Hoping to hear from someone soon.

Surnames: COLE, SEEVERS, SPRAGUE
Researcher: Richard Anderson
Date posted: May 20, 1998

Cole family: seeking info on Lewis COLE m. Phoebe SPRAGUE and son Lincoln E. COLE (1862 Milford twp, Defiance - 1938 Hicksville) m Sarah SEEVERS.

Surnames: COOK, TIBBETTS, TYNER
Researcher: Grace Bierley Miller
Date posted: May 23, 1998

I am searching for my grandmother's family. My grandmother was married in Defiance, so I am assuming she was born there, or at least lived there at the time of her marriage,which would have been somewhere around 1916- 1917. Her name was Josephine Cook TIBBETTS, born 1886, the daughter of Joseph TIBBETTS and Louella COOK. She married Coryl TYNER of Wood County, moved to North Baltimore and later to Toledo, where she died 8/13/1924. I know very little, because my mother, her daughter, was adopted and I have only just begun to trace the family, starting from the Toledo end.

Surnames: BONNER
Researcher: Sandy Williams
Date posted: May 25, 1998

I am trying to locate any family members of my g-grandparents, Alfred Austin & Myrtle BONNER. I can not find them until 1920. They lived in Defiance from 1886 to about 1889. I think they may have had family in Defiance. Has anyone doing research in Defiance noticed any Bonner families?

Surnames: BROWN, GAYNOR, KELLY
Researcher: Cathy
Date posted: May 25, 1998

Seeking for any and all info. on Mary Ann KELLY b July 1861 in Defiance County. Her parents: both from Ireland; mother: (?) nee GAYNOR (sp.?); father John or Patrick (have both) KELLY. Mother's first name could be Ellen. d 12/1907 or 01/1907. Father d 11/1906 or 12/1906. Mary Ann KELLY marr. Maurice BROWN of Lima, Ohio . Thank you again. I anxiously await.

Surnames: BANKS, GILBERT, McCALLA
Researcher: Barbara Bouton
Date posted: June 2, 1998

Searching for BANKS, GILBERT, MCCALLA, all of whom were in Defiance County (Hicksville) OH in mid to late 1800's. Sarah Ann GILBERT married Thomas Banks MCCALLA. All families with members buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Hicksville. Am searching for siblings, ancestors, or any information regarding same.

Surnames: LEE, WESTERN, WESTRICK
Researcher: Susan Kuennen
Date posted: June 11, 1998

I am seeking information regarding Hannah LEE who married John WESTERN (WESTRICK) in Defiance County 25 Dec 1845. The 1850 Census says Hannah was from Pennsylvania. Any information concerning her parents or exact place of birth would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: CAMPBELL, GIER, LUNGER
Researcher: Trish Campbell
Date posted: June 15, 1998

Looking for info on Archibald CAMPBELL, b. 16 Sep 1782 and his wife Frances (Fanny) LUNGER, b. 07 Feb 1788, both in PA. Both died in Defiance Co., Arch d. 09 Jan 1856 and Fanny d. 10 Jan 1855. Any information regarding Arch, Fanny, and any descendants would be great. I descend from their son Lewis M. CAMPBELL (my gr gr grandfather) who died in Defiance Co sometime between 1850-51. Lewis m. Margaret GIER and had 3 sons, 1. Samuel CAMPBELL 2. Leander CAMPBELL 3. Lewis George CAMPBELL (my gr grandfather) all born in Defiance Co.

Surnames: WHITE
Researcher: Richard Chenoweth
Date posted: June 23, 1998

Am searching for information on Elmer W. WHITE,born in Defiance County, Township of Defiance, in Approx. 1870. Elmer married Maggie M. (maiden nme unknown) and had 5 children. Know for sure was a son, Howard C. WHITE, born in Ohio in 1907.

Surnames: OSBORN, PARKER
Researcher: Lowell Pickett
Date posted: June 25, 1998

Researching Allen PARKER, Esther OSBORN and Ransom OSBORN. Allen PARKER died In Hicksville Ohio 7/11/1860. Is there any information on his gravesite that I could look up? Does anyone have information on The Osborns, Parkers in Defiance county in the middle 1800s?

Surnames: JONES
Researcher: Shanna Adler
Date posted: June 25, 1998

I'm looking for information on a Thomas JONES who would have been my great, great grandfather. He was Acting President of Defiance College in the late 1800s, early 1900s. He was married to a woman named Laura and they had four sons-- 1. Ralph JONES 2. Theodore JONES 3. Shelby JONES 4. Hubert JONES I would appreciate any information that can be provided or references in historical publications. Thank you.

Surnames: ESSNER
Researcher: Patty (Essner) Cope
Date posted: June 27, 1998

My g-g-granfather resided in Farmer twp., Defiance Co. in 1840. His name was Nicholas ESSNER. I would appreciate any information on him or his family. I think his father was Theobole ESSNER. They came to this country in 1833 at the port of Baltimore, Md. I can't find Theobole in the 1840 census and am wondering if he didn't die between 1833 and 1840. I need some help.

Surnames: CARPENTER, HILL
Researcher: Jim Porter
Date posted: June 29, 1998

Searching for T. D. CARPENTER who was living in Defiance Co., Ohio in 1902. He wrote a letter in that year to Asa Bertrand HILL of Grant Co., AR. Need to know the relationship between T.D. CARPENTER and Asa B. HILL. Any help would be appreciated.

Surnames: MAZE, >POPER, WATKINS
Researcher: Howard
Date posted: July 2, 1998

Seeking information on Joseph F. MAZE, m. Mary Ann POPER Oct. 18, 1857 in Defiance, d. Feb. 23, 1859 in Defiance. Joseph and Mary Ann had a dau, Lutheria (1858 - 1906, Guthrie, Co., IA). Mary Ann remarried to Joseph Thomas WATKINS. Who are parents of Joseph MAZE? (I do not have info on Poper or Watkins lines.)

Surnames: BROCKER, KRETZ, RUCH, SCHAAF
Researcher: Brenda Ruch
Date posted: July 8, 1998

I'm looking for information on Charles RUCH. He died in September of 1906. He married Katherine SCHAAF, the daughter of Peter SCHAAF. He had a son named Warren and a daughter named Elizabeth. Elizabeth married Gale BROCKER. Warren married Grace KRETZ

Surnames: SHELLENBARGER, WEST
Researcher: Bob
Date posted: July 10, 1998

Seeking info on Nicholas SHELLENBARGER born 1828 or 1829. Head of household in Defiance Township 1850 censu

Surnames: CLICK, CRAMER, KEEL
Researcher: Tanna Click
Date posted: July 10, 1998

Looking for the surnames CLICK, KEEL, and CRAMER in Hicksville, Defiance Co., OH. Hopping to find Laura Bell CRAMER. Laura would have married a KEEL around 1900 and had a daughter, Velma B., in 1901. KEEL died before Velma was born. Laura then married Worth W. CLICK before 1911. Laura's sister Emma E. CRAMER also married George CLICK in this area. Worth and George CLICK being brothers. Looking for any other info on these families. Thanks for any help in advance. Have a little more info and would be glad to share.

Surnames: ASHBACHER, ASHBACKER
Researcher: Neal Brown
Date posted: July 10, 1998

Jonas or Jonathan and Rosina or Rose ASHBACHER/ASHBACKER first appear in 1870 census living in Richland Township of Defiance County, Ohio. I have gathered some information on Defiance Ashbachers, but have extensive information on their son, Frederick, who went to Ludington, Michigan. I would like to know where in Wurttemburg, Germany, this family came from, and would like to contact other Ashbacher names.

Surnames: MILLER
Researcher: Jackie Penrod Thomas
Date posted: July 13, 1998

Looking for info on Barnet MILLER, b. Belmont Co.Oh. 1828. Lived and died in Defiance Co.Oh. d. 1903. married 3 times Children were, 1. A.W. MILLER 2. A.J. MILLER 3. B.F. MILLER 4. S.E. MILLER 5. O.Bruce MILLER 6. Ira MILLER 7. Miller MILLER.
will be happy to share family info.

Surnames: McCLURE, RICKNER
Researcher: Janine Rickner
Date posted: July 13, 1998

Researching the RICKNER family tree. Known connections in Defiance Co., Ohio are Norris RICKNER and his wife Hazel McCLURE.

Surnames: McKEIIIPS, SOLLY
Researcher: Carolyn Ghys
Date posted: July 17, 1998

I am looking for the SOLLY family. George was my ggrandfather. His children were John: 1. Richard SOLLY 2. Mary Jane Solly McKEIIIPS.
I have pictures of the Defiance farm l9l9. I am a part of Richards family.

Surnames: BROWN, FIGLEY, POLLOCK
Researcher: Susie Pollock
Date posted: July 17, 1998

Need info on surname of POLLOCK. Information on James K. POLLOCK and his wife, Polly BROWN who died Feb. 24, 1913. Their son was Robert Lucas POLLOCK b. Feb. 1839 in OH and his wife Rosanna. They married on May 28, 1859 in Defiance. Any FIGLEY family members also being that Orley Judson POLLOCK b. 1870 married Ellen FIGLEY b. 1873. Need info from these family members.

Surnames: CHENEY, HAMMILL, KELLY, LANGDON
Researcher: Janet Hansen
Date posted: July 18, 1998

Looking for descendants of the following whom lived in Defiance Co. OH. HAMMILL, LANGDON, KELLY, CHENEY. They lived in Hicksville township, Noble township, which are in Defiance Co. in the period of aprox. 1850 to and through 1903 and even beyond. Please contact me if you think you might have a connection. Thanks,

Surnames: BLAKE, LEHMAN, POTTS
Researcher: Glenda J. Rose
Date posted: July 21, 1998

I'm trying to locate information about Peter R. LEHMAN. He was born Sept. 9, 1861 somewhere in Ohio. He worked for a railroad as a brakeman. He later moved to Missouri and married Rosetta (POTTS) BLAKE in April 1900. I would be greatful for any kind of help. Thanks!

Surnames: ASHBA, HILL, RENOLLET
Researcher: Tammy Gandy
Date posted: July 23, 1998

Seeking information on Wilburt Lavern ASHBA who change his name to Geroge Wilburt HILL after he went AWOL from the Army. He was born around Mar 1883. He married Lillie Ida May RENOLLET on 22 January, 1913 at Defiance, Ohio, by F.D. Dunnakin. He was going by George HILL when he married Lillie RENOLLET.

Surnames: BUELL, BULL, SMITH
Researcher: Connie [Martin] Binkley
Date posted: July 29, 1998

Searching for Bud and Genella (BULL/BUELL) SMITH. They live in Defiance. Thank you.

Surnames: KAHLO
Researcher: Jon Kahlo
Date posted: July 30, 1998

Seek information on KAHLO surname. I believe quite a few are buried in Riverside Cemetery in Defiance county. Any information will help greatly. Thanks.

Surnames: MESS, NIEDERKORN
Researcher: Ruth Kordwitz
Date posted: August 2, 1998

I am searching for any information on my great-great grandfather, Michael MESS, and his wife, Susanna NIEDERKORN MESS, who emigrated to Ohio from Luxembourg in February 1847. The earliest record I have of them in Ohio is for the confirmation of their son, Peter William MESS, in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio in 1856. Any information regarding the MESS family would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: KLUENDER, MOHR, WESTERH, WESTRICK
Researcher: Dorothy Fitzpatrick
Date posted: August 4, 1998

I have a lot of information on these surnames and would like to hear from their descendants and add them to these family trees. I would like to compare research with others working on these surnames. Mohr and Westrick reunion has been held since 1927. The third Sunday in August, Defiance, Ohio.

Surnames: BROWN, COOK, HOWEY, MORLEY
Researcher: Denise Bleichrodt-Fox
Date posted: August 14, 1998

I am looking for information on the HOWEY family in Defiance County, Ohio. Robert HOWEY married Mary MORLEY and had at least two children, George and Edward. George was born in 1882, probably in Defiance or Paulding County, and died in 1959 in Holmes County, Ohio. He married Emma BROWN and they resided in Barberton, Summit County for many years. Edward was born in 1883 in Crane Twp., Paulding County, Ohio and died in 1933 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. He married Eva COOK. Edward was a Superintendentof Defiance Schools for 20 years.

Surnames: TITTLE
Researcher: Marjorie Tittle
Date posted: August 20, 1998

I am researching the TITTLE family name. I am curious about the TITTLE Cemetery, and would like to know if anyone has a list of the persons buried there. I would be glad to share any information I have about the TITTLE name.

Surnames: HOVEY
Researcher: Lonnie James Hovey
Date posted: August 21, 1998

I am searching for any information on the HOVEY family that may have lived in Defiance County between 1820s and the present. My Great Grandfather Harry Huber HOVEY lived in Defiance until he died in 1991. I am particularly interested if a Frederick William HOVEY or his wife Catharine Wedersot are buried in Defiance County. They also lived in Henry County but are not buried anywhere in Henry County. Fred was born in 1821 in Germany and was still living in the 1900 census. Any help would be appreciated.

Surnames: ALLSHOUSE, ALSHOUS, ERTER, EVANS, HELLER, HOCKMAN, JAMES, ROERKERING
Researcher: Lavada Allshouse
Date posted: August 21, 1998

Looking for information on ALLSHOUSE--ERTER--HOCKMAN--ROERKERING--EVANS-- HELLER and JAMES. Henry ALLSHOUSE came to Defiance Co., with his brother Daniel (ALSHOUS) ALLSHOUSE around 1840. Brice, son of Henry married Mary J. HOCKMAN and then Mary A. ROERKERING. If anyone has information on these families I will be happy to share. I'll share even if I don't receive any information.

Surnames: ECKERT, FICKEL, FICKLE, MADDEN, TENNANT, WILSON
Researcher: Mary Saban
Date posted: August 22, 1998

My g. grandfather was Joshua WILSON born in Defiance, Ohio. We have his birthdate as August 16, 1850. He died in Denver, Colorado in 1922. He married Adaline ECKERT May 11, 1876 in Defiance. They had two sons Clarence Delbert and John Henry, both born in Defiance. Also raised a Jenny TENNANT (either adopted or foster daughter). Here is my dilemma: Joshua WILSON was born to James WILSON and Mary FICKLE. Shortly before Joshua was born, James WILSON was killed in a steamboat accident down near Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. He had one, maybe two older brothers who went off to the Civil War and never returned (no names). After many years of trying to locate the history of James WILSON and Mary FICKLE, I have finally located her. We knew she had remarried John H. MADDEN. I located that marriage in Putnam County on November 5, 1857. Then I located a biography of John H. Madden in Mills County, Iowa. It listed Mary's parents as John and Rachel FICKLE of Perry County, Ohio. I have pieced together her siblings somewhat -- Eli, Joshua and John. Mary was born in 1833. That meant she was only 17 or so when Joshua was born in 1850 and one or maybe two older sons? That didn't sound logical. After digging out some old papers, letters, etc., I realized the following. Joshua claimed he was born in Defiance County and returned there from Iowa when he was grown. After examining his Colorado death certificate with a magnifying glass, his birthyear may possibly be 1856. Now that sounds more logical. Does anyone in Defiance County have access to marriage records? If so, is there a marriage in the early 1850's of a James WILSON and a Mary FICKLE (may be spelled FICKEL)? What about birth records? I need to verify Joshua WILSON's birthdate of August 16, 185? Was there a land record for a James WILSON? Does Defiance County have birth and marriage records back that far? Any help and/or info you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: SCHLOSSER
Researcher: Kimm
Date posted: Sunday, August 23, 1998

Researching the surname of SCHLOSSER. In search of current relatives as well as past.

Surnames: CARLISLE, FRIEBERGER, KOCH, LANG, MASON, MOORE, MUSSER, WARFIELD
Researcher: Walter Lang
Date posted: August 26, 1998

I am researching the LANG family, and would like to correspond with anyone knowing anything to do with the following people from Defiance County. I would like to know of any descendants of these individuals. John LANG (born May 6, 1826) (died 1888) He was a shoemaker. He married Matilda FRIEBERGER (1849). She was born in France.(Jan.6, 1830). Her father was John FRIEBERGER. Matilda died July 12, 1916. Children of John and Matilda Lang: George Frank LANG, Emma M. (LANG) WARFIELD, William H. LANG, Wesley LANG, Louisa M. (LANG) MUSSER, Henry A. LANG, Allen LANG, and Mary (LANG) KOCH. George Frank LANG married Viola Catherine MUSSER on December 17, 1885. Their children: Walton Roy LANG, Dora Belle Lang MOORE, William Franklin LANG, Florence Hazel Lang CARLISLE MASON, Howard Lloyd (Jack) LANG, Wayne Joel LANG, Clarence Paul LANG, and Violet Matilda LANG. Contact me at: Walter R. Lang, P.O. Box 945, Painesville, Ohio 44077

Surnames: GREEN, LINARBEOR, LINEHARBOR
Researcher: Albert F Buchanan
Date posted: September 4, 1998

Warren H GREEN came to Defiance, Ohio about 1875 his wife was Margaret LINARBEOR or LINEHARBOR from Steubenville, OH. Green was born some place around Watertowen, NY. Came to Kokomo IN. He died May 1 1929

Surnames: BROWN, SMITH
Researcher: Robert S. Brown
Date posted: September 4, 1998

I am searching for the Defiance County family of Oliver T. SMITH and wife Mary Catherine (Molly) BROWN. The family was living in Sullivan Twp., Illinois, at the time of the 1900 census. According to that record, Oliver T. SMITH, sometimes referred to as O. T. SMITH, was born in Ohio in December of 1861. Census data indicates that his father was born in Virginia, his mother in Ohio. Wife Mary Catherine BROWN, called Molly in both the 1900 and 1910 censuses, was born in Illinois in August of 1869. .Known children: son Ray McRinley SMITH, born Jan 1897 in Illinois; daughter Marjorie M. SMITH, born about 1903 in Illinois. Sometime between 1900 and 1910, the family moved to Ohio, the state in which Oliver was born, and were recorded in the 1910 census, Defiance County, Farmer Township, where Oliver was a farmer. Current information indicates that the family continued to live in Defiance County years after the 1910 census, and it is possible that descendants or collateral relatives still live there. Mary Catherine BROWN (Molly) was the daughter of Curtis William Brown and Manerva Price, my great-grandparents, who lived in Lovington, Moultrie County, Illinois. Thank you for your attention.

Surnames: NORDEN, SCHALL, SEYFANG, STUCKEY
Researcher: Susie Cooper
Date posted: September 6, 1998

Researching Herman F.NORDEN b.1864 Germany d.1939 Defiance, m. Anna SCHALL b.1874 Defiance, dau. of George SCHALL & Mary SEYFANG. Son Frederick C. NORDEN b.1901 Defiance m. Clara I. STUCKEY, b.1902.

Surnames: STULTZ
Researcher: Sandra James
Date posted: September 11, 1998

I am looking for any information about the STULTZ family I am trying to find out who George STULTZ' mother and father were and their dates of birth and deaths. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Surnames: SHOOK
Researcher: Joann Van Boven
Date posted: September 14, 1998

I am looking for Samuel SHOOK. His wife was named Mary. They had at least one child named John Alexander SHOOK born 1833 in Ohio. Does anyone have information on this family? I would appricate any help. Thank You

Surnames: GREEN
Researcher: Albert F Buchanan
Date posted: September 19, 1998

Warren H. GREEN born Watertown, NY. Lived in Defiance Defiance Co., OH. Married Margaret LINARB or LINEHARD from Steubenville, OH. They had four sons:Erwin GREEN, James Wesley GREEN, Henry GREEN, Birch GREEN
Warren H. GREEN. died in Kokomo, IN. 46902 on May 1, 1929. He served in Grand Army Republic, and was a member. of the G.A.R. at the age of 13. Who were his parents. Where did they die, and where are they from?

Surnames: WIDGER, WITHAM
Researcher: Darlene Whitbeck
Date posted: September 21, 1998

Looking for the parents and siblings of John Alexander WITHAM and his wife Mary Ann WIDGER. Her parents are reported to be Thomas and Sarah WIDGER. Who are her siblings? John and Mary Ann reported to have been born 1814 in Defience Co.,OH. Claremont,or the area around there? They married in 1839 and moved to IN then to IL. Would like to find the earlier family and to know where they came from. Can anyone help us in the search, we've tried all we know. Thanks in advance.

Surnames: McCORD, POWELL
Researcher: Margaret James
Date posted: September 26, 1998

I am looking forthe burial place of Rachel POWELL. Was she buried in Defiance Co? Or was her body sent back to Greene Co, NY to be buried with her husband, Daniel POWELL? Could someone please look in the Defiance Co. Cemetery books for me and see if she is listed there? At the time of her death she was living with Rev Gerald & Edith (POWELL) McCORD. Edith was Rachel's daughter. The McCORD's had been missionaries in Japan before settling in Defiance Co

Surnames: SCHICK, SCHWABLE
Researcher: William A. Bennett
Date posted: September 28, 1998

Seeking information on Emmil SCHICK and his wife Elizabeth SCHWABLE SCHICK. Lived in Defiance County during the last half of the 18th century between Brunnersburg and Ney, Ohio on what is now Route 15 near Mud Creek at the corner of Schick road. They had 13 children. Emmil Schick was a Cival war vet. Both were born in Baden, Germany. The Schicks had family reunions as late as the early 1950's.

Surnames: ALFRED, BENNETT, BLUE, GEORGE
Researcher: William A. Bennett
Date posted: September 29, 1998

I'm interested in learning about the ancestors of Alfred George BENNETT, who died May 26, 1906 in Defiance City, Defiance County, Ohio, While living at 305 Wayne Street, Defiance City. He was the Head Molder at the Defiance Iron works. He was married to Ada Adel BLUE, daughter of George W. BLUE of Defiance City. They had 3 children Helen BENNETT, Ross BENNETT & Paul BENNETT. He was born in London, UK on 10/26/1870. His father's name is purported to have been Frederick Alfred BENNETT. His uncle Joseph F. BENNETT once lived at 203 E. Third St., Defiance City, Ohio. He had Masonic ties, Also worked at the Iron Works and served with 63 Regiment OVI during the Civil War. Joseph married Mary Sophia Spangler. They had 4 children Maude E., Frederick R. Frank Ladore & Fannie May. I know ALFRED GEORGE BENNETT had brothers and sisters as I have the pictures, but nobody bothered to write a name or date on them.

Surnames: MENG, RUPP, SCHLOSSER, WARFIELD
Researcher: Kimm
Date posted: October 1, 1998

Researching the following families SCHLOSSER/RUPP/-MENG WARFIELD in the Defiance and Williams County areas. Would like to hear from other names working on these names.

Surnames: KINZER
Researcher: Sharon Schubmehl
Date posted: October 6, 1998

I have come across a land patent report (OH1840_.137) under the name of John D. KINZER, for April 24, 1820 for 80 acres in Defiance County (Township 4N). My father was born in Ney, Ohio in 1923 and I am wondering if this could possibly be his ancestor. Does anyone have any information on this person? Thank you.

Surnames: GLEASON, GREUTMAN, HAAS, IMPTON, IMTHURM, SPRINGLING, WHETSTONE
Researcher: Wilma Lucas
Date posted: October 7, 1998

Henry HAAS came to Defiance county from Germany in 1866. He came with his father, Valentin, brother Frank, sisters Barbara, Anna Maria and Clara. Barbara married Philip SPRINGLING. Anna Maria married Alexander IMPTON (IMTHURM). Clara married John GREUTMAN. Henry married Hannah WHETSTONE. They had six living children: 1. Frank HAAS, 2. John HAAS, 3. Hannah HAAS, 4. Valentine HAAS, 5. August HAAS (my father), 6. Elizabeth HAAS who may have married a GLEASON.
I am looking for a GLEASON connection. Also looking for Barbara and Philip SPRINGLING.

Surnames: CHURCHMAN, LUCE, MANSFIELD, PHILLIPS, VANWORMER
Researcher: Iris Grimmett
Date posted: October 10, 1998

Henry VAN WORMER b 1776 was disposing of real estate in 1852 in Brunersburg, Defiance Co. OH. At that time he would have been 76. I suspect he died in Defiance Co and perhaps Brunersburg but have been unable to find him again. Does anyone have information about this man or any of his family? His daughters married men with these surnames, CHURCHMAN, PHILLIPS, LUCE and MANSFIELD. Some of his sons were in trouble with the law and appear in court records in the various counties where they lived such as Williams Co., OH and Crawford Co., PA.

BLACKBURN, TAWNEY
Researcher: Richard McMillan
Date posted: October 13, 1998

William Henry TAWNEY, born 1830 wife - BLACKBURN child born Francis Marion TAWNEY, April 10, 1863 Defiance Ohio.

Surnames: HOADLEY, ROOT
Researcher: Heather Gilbert
Date posted: October 13, 1998

Searching for information on HOADLEY or ROOT, lived in Adams Ridge.

Surnames: FONDER, HESS, KESTLER
Researcher: Gail Roth
Date posted: October 28, 1998

Searching for the families Francis (Frank) KESTLER and Elizabeth FONDER. I know that Frances KESTLER married George Washington HESS in Defiance in 1866.

Surnames: CULLER, HOFFACKER
Researcher: Barbara Klein
Date posted: October 29, 1998

I am trying to locate descendants of Reuben CULLER & Catherine (Kathryn) HOFFACKER b 1834 Sugar Creek, Stark Co, Ohio. They were married 11 Nov 1869 in Canton. They lived in Farmer Center, Defiance Co, Ohio. I would like to find information on Reuben and Catherine and their descendants.

Surnames: ROLO
Researcher: Nelle Craig
Date posted: October 29, 1998

I seek information about Sema ROLO, who was a head of family on the 1860 census of Defiance County. (Homer Twp.) Any information will be appreciated.

Surnames: RUPP
Researcher: Rod Hicks
Date posted: October 30, 1998

My wife was born and raised in Defiance, Defiance Cty Ohio 9.13.48 her parents were Chris and Alta Mae RUPP, sisters Margie, Eileen, Sharon, Edith. Chris died approx 9.7.60, Alta Mae died 9.20.60. we are just beginning to explore her family (she has lost contact with most family members over the years) and would appreciate any information.

Surnames: FIGLEY, GERST, MOON
Researcher: Julee
Date posted: November 4, 1998

Looking for informaion on Roxy Belle MOON - GERST and husband John Henry GERST from Defiance County Ohio . Parents of Roxy were Samuel Perry MOON and Lydia Ann FIGLEY - MOON. Where did Roxy and John move to from Defiance County, Ohio and where are they buried ? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: CRANDALL, LANDIS, PARTEE, ZELLERS
Researcher: Carol Adams
Date posted: November 7, 1998

Am researching the PARTEE FAMILY.

Surnames: BRIDENBAUGH, FRANCIS, HAYMAKER, JOHNSON, KECKLY
Researcher: Mike Stone
Date posted: November 9, 1998

BRIDENBAUGH, William Asa married FRANCIS ? about 1830. She was from Brunersberg, Defiance Co. Ohio. Children: 1. Frances Eleanor BRIDENBAUGH b. 1833, married Hull JOHNSON, 2. Mary Jane Bridenbaugh b. 1840, married Hull JOHNSON, 3. Eliza Mary BRIDENBAUGH married Fred HAYMAKER, 4. Anna BRIDENBAUGH married Joe KECKLY, 5. Henry BRIDENBAUGH married.
Seeking information about William Asa BRIDENBAUGH. Thank you.

Surnames: BARTON, CASE, STEVENS
Researcher: Judith Saunders
Date posted: November 11, 1998

Looking for Charles S. STEVENS 1860-1930 believed to be born in Defiance. Buried in Fitchville Twp., Huron Co. Oh but did not die here. 1st wife Martha,daughter Maude and stillborn son Charles Clifford. Second wife Johanna Adell CASE, Father - Ira CASE Mother - Margaret BARTON. Have been told that family is in old cemetery in Defiance. Any info helpful as all older family members gone.

Surnames: PARTEE, ZELLERS
Researcher: Carol Adams
Date posted: November 14, 1998

Are there copies of the Brunersburg Cemetery available? I would be interested because my ZELLERS and PARTEE families are buried there. Thank you very much.

Surnames: TUSTISON
Researcher: Gary Tustison
Date posted: November 17, 1998

Hi, I'm researching the TUSTISON name and am intersted in obtaining any information. I thought I rememberd passing over a "Tustison Creek" along route 37 some years back. Am I correct? Is there a creek by that name? If so, can any one tell me anything about its origin? Thanks.

Surnames: NEWEL, SHAMP, SUTTON
Researcher: Mary L. Garn Wolverton
Date posted: November 20, 1998

Looking for info on Harvey SUTTON, b Sept 7 1834 d in Defiance Co OH 1898 mar in NY Margaret Emmaline NEWEL b Nov 24 1834 d in Defiance Co Apr 11 1905. Harvey Sutton had son Elmer who mar Pearl SHAMP. Pearl Shamp Sutton lived to 106 yr old. Harvey Sutton was a doctor and druggist in Ney, Defiance Co., OH in the 1880s. Other children of Harvey Sutton were Eva May SUTTON, Jenny SUTTON, Nettie SUTTON, Lucinda SUTTON,

Surnames: DEW
Researcher: Samuel Jones
Date posted: November 23, 1998

I need any information about Thomas and Margaret DEW They were in the Williams co Washington twp. for the 1840 census. In 1850 they were in the census for Defiance co. Washington twp. They had ten children 1. William DEW, b. 1832, 2. Margaret Mahala DEW, 3. Thomas DEW, 4. Andrew DEW, 5. John DEW, 6. Nancy DEW, 7. Hiram DEW, 8. Lydia DEW, 9. Amos DEW, 10. Lewellyn DEW
The children were all b. in Ohio. At least the last five in Williams and Defiance co. Lewellyn was b. at Fort Defiance. It has been said Thomas, the father was a judge.

Surnames: LEY, WAGONER
Researcher: Elna Gerth
Date posted: November 23, 1998

Looking for John LEY born 1840 in Germany. Married Elizabeth WAGONER in Defiance Co. She was born 1858. They had six children, 1. George LEY?, 2. Fanny LEY, 3. Frank LEY, 4. Mable LEY, 5. Caroline LEY, 6. Arthur LEY.
George was my grandfather. He moved to Michigan with his wife and died when my father was very young and no one seems to have any info. before that.

Surnames: BOWSHER, EATON, SHARP
Researcher: Bev Cooper
Date posted: November 23, 1998

Looking for information on Thomas (1855-1911) and Martha EATON (1868- 1916) BOWSHER and their children: 1. Almond BOWSHER (1887-1931) and Daisy SHARP (1890-1961) BOWSHER, 2. James (1898-1968) and Grace SHARP (1998?) BOWSHER, Daisy BOWSHER (1906-?).

Surnames: HART, McCLELLAN
Researcher: Bruce Burk
Date posted: November 25, 1998

Am researhing MCCLELLAN and HART of Hicksville, Defiance Co., OH. Leander MCCLELLAN and Barbara HART gave birth to Samuel Edward October 10, 1878 in Hicksville. These are my wife's great-grandparents and grandfather respectively. Would appreciate any info on this family.

Surnames: SANSENBAUGHER, SANZENBACHER, SENSENBAUCHER
Researcher: Suzy Bettac
Date posted: November 28, 1998

I am searching for descs.of John SENSENBAUCHER/ SANZENBACHER/ SANSENBAUGHER b. Aug 1831 Ohio and his wife, Beulah, b. Dec 1837 Ohio. They resided in Hicksville Twp., Defiance County in 1867 when they quit claimed a deed to family in Columbiana County, Ohio. Their children were as of 1900: James, b. Feb 1863 and Mary, b. Mar 1866. Also living with them in 1900 was a Flora M. Meeks-cousin - b. Oct 1867 Ohio. Flora is too young to be a cousin to John. When were John and Beulah married? I have located the records for this surname in Germany and have lots of information to share.

Surnames: HAYMAKER
Researcher: Don Vatne
Date posted: December 1, 1998

I am searching for any information on William D. HAYMAKER who lived in Defiance County, OH in the mid-1800s. He was married three times and had several children. Thank you for any help that can be given.

Surnames: DALLDORF, DUSSELDORF
Researcher: William H. Dalldorf Jr.
Date posted: December 1, 1998

My father was born in Defiance,Ohio on November 19, 1889.Please let me know if you have anything on the DALLDORF family. Also DUSSELDORF.

Surnames: BOFF, DIETRICH, KALB, SINGER, WEBER
Researcher: Kelly Oliver
Date posted: December 2, 1998

I am looking for ancestors of my ggrandparents, George SINGER and Rose KALB Singer, and William BOFF and Clara DIETRICH Boff. All four of my ggrandparents are buried in Marysdale (a Catholic church near Ney, OH) cemetery in Defiance County. The Singers were members of St. John's Catholic church in Defiance. I have been told that my gggrandmother's (either George Singer or Rose Kalb Singer's mother) name was Catherine WEBER, and she was born in Germany and settled in Eagle something (Point? Harbor?) Michigan. Any info would be much appreciated. I'm having a lot of trouble locating Catherine Weber.

Surnames: FOUT, LOWES
Researcher: Bob Fout
Date posted: December 4, 1998

I am looking for information regarding two FOUT brothers who were born in Frederick County, MD. The first is Lewis E. FOUT who was born in about 1850 and was living in Defiance Co., Ohio according to the obituary of his brother, Charles FOUT ,who died in Frederick County, MD on 3 December 1921. Lewis E. FOUT may have been the husband of a Sarah E. LOWES whom he married in Frederick County, MD on 13 October 1872. The obituary also references another brother, John N. FOUT, who along with his second wife, Fannie C. (Nusz) FOUT, were living in Ohio at the time of Charles' death. I have information to share regarding other family members who lived in Frederick County, MD.

Surnames: BATT, BOFF, BRENNER, DIETRICH, KOLB, MACK, PAHL, SHONDEL, SINGER, WEBER, WONDERLY
Researcher: Kelly Oliver
Date posted: December 7, 1998

I have new info! Please e-mail me if your Defiance CO, OH, research includes any of the following names: Clara Agnes DIETRICH m. William BOFF, Philomena SHONDEL m. Henry DIETRICH, Theresa BATT m. Louis BOFF, Juliana PAHL m. Joseph BATT, Kuniganda ? m. Ferdinand BOFF. Rose KOLB m. George SINGER (brothers: Frank m. Mary WONDERLY, Alphonse, and Albert), Theresa MACK m. Anthony KOLB, Catherine WEBER m. Phillip SINGER. Ottilia BRENNER m. Michael WEBER. Phillip Singer, Ottilia Brenner, and Michael Weber all born in Germany.

Surnames: BAKER, BUELL, BULL, CARROLL, GRIMES, HUNTER, MARTIN, MASON, QUEEN, WILLIAMS
Researcher: Connie [Martin] Binkley
Date posted: December 12, 1998

I am looking for any BULL/BUELL family members. My mother is Kathryne [WILLIAMS] MARTIN her Mother was Patsey Ann BULL Here is the line: These people are from the area of Pineville, Bell County Kentucky: China MASON marr. Joe BAKER, Polly Ann BAKER marr. James M. BULL, Ed Bull marr. Flora BAKER, ch: Willie Bull, Benjamin F. Bull marr. Mossy GRIMES, Patsey Ann Bull marr. John WILLIAMS my gr-parents, Mossie Emiline Bull marr. Robert HUNTER, Roxie Alise Bull marr. Allen QUEEN, Charley Ray Bull, Joe Cephus Bull marr. Dela CARROLL, Judy Bull marr. Enos CARROLL, Hubert F Bull marr. Beattice.
Most of the family moved North to Defiance, Ohio and surrounding areas. I would like to make contact with some of my cousins in Defiance. Would love to hear from you. Please don't take this info for fact. My Mother gave it to me, at 77 years old I am unsure of how well her memory works. I know there is some here that is incorrect. I hope I did this right. If you need more info, please contact me. Thank you for your time.

Surnames: BAKER, DIVERT, HEMENWAY
Researcher: Betty Raymond
Date posted: December 16, 1998

Searching for info on Lyman HEMENWAY of Defiance Co., m1 Mary BAKER, d. 1866, m2 Phebe DIVERT, b 9/2/1846 in Defiance Co., m 1/27/1868. Any info on either HEMENWAY or DIVERT families desired.

Surnames: CHANEY, HARPER
Researcher: Linnette Carrell
Date posted: December 16, 1998

My Grandpartents, Silas Frederick and Nettie CHANEY HARPER married in Defiance Co. Ohio in 1901. My mother Mary Marie HARPER was born there April 27, 1910. I have no further information.

Surnames: BRANNACK, DICKERSON, HARPER, KIMBEL, MOORE, NOONAN
Researcher: Harold D. Hileman
Date posted: December 28, 1998

MOORE, HARPER, BRANNACK, NOONAN, DICKERSON, KIMBEL. I have information on these surnames 1842 to present in this County. I am interested in any and all items that match one of these. I'll gladly supply my Info to whomever requests. Thank you.

Surnames: STEVENS
Researcher: Judith Saunders
Date posted: December 29, 1998

Lookind for members of the STEVENS family from Defiance. I believe these are childres of Charles S. Stevens. George Henry STEVENS, b. 3-21-1862, d.8-19-1889 age 27yrs. Nellie STEVENS, b.2-17-1872, d.3-7-1891 age 19yrs. Interested in any info that would tell me something about them or their families. Records say they are from Defiance. Thank you for any info you can give me.

Surnames: DICKMAN, MILLER, RETCHER, WULFF
Researcher: Barb Retcher
Date posted: December 31, 1998

Looking for information on Fred RETCHER he was born in 1855 and married Anna DICKMAN who was born in 1859.They had a son John W. RETCHER who was born in 1893 in Defiance County. He married Rosa WULFF who was born in 1905.Rosa's parents were Barney WULFF and Lena MILLER. Any help would be greatly appreciated