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Surnames: SHONG, WITZERMANResearcher: Kathy Day
Date posted: January 2, 1999
Looking info on George WITZERMAN born Wittenberg Germany- 12-7-45. Moved with mother and Grandparents (Strahle?) to Washington Twp., Defiance Co. Farm 3 1/2 miles south of Bryan. Married Lydia SHONG by JP Isaac Garver. Lydia's parents were Daniel (or David) and Elizabeth SHONG, lived around the Brunersburg area. George died 1-11-1916 in Bryan, OH
Surnames: CLARK, FULLER, HULL
Researcher: Jan Fuller
Date posted: January 4, 1999
Hello, Need any information on these names, from Defiance Co., Hicksville, OH. 1800s - 1900s.
Surnames: BENDER, SHAFFNER
Researcher: Jim Lewis
Date posted: January 9, 1999
The BLM records show that Adam BENDER of Stark Co., OH bought 88+ acres in Defiance Co., OH on 1 Jul 1850. Trying to determine if this is the same Adam BENDER who married Elizabeth Jane SHAFFNER in Shelby Co., OH 17 Oct 1872. Have no record of them after that and none of Adam before that.
Surnames: BRYAN, GASKILL
Researcher: Linda M Dietz
Date posted: January 14, 1999
Need information on William BRYAN, m Elizabeth GASKILL had following children: Issac, William, Eliza Jane. William (son) was to have lived in Defiance Co until his death in 1914. Any information would be appreciated.Thanks.
Surnames: DOSTER
Researcher: Kay Conrad
Date posted: January 15, 1999
Searching for info on Leighton W. DOSTER of Defiance County, Ohio. Need date and place of birth, marriage information. Have childrens names, five (5) daughters: Blanche, Hazel, Ruth and Ruey (twins), and Helen. Also need their date of place of birth.
Surnames: WIBERT
Researcher: Susan Bartig
Date posted: January 28, 1999
I am searching for Sarah Cordelia WIBERT born abt. 1868 in Defiance County, Ohio. I am looking for any information about her or any siblings or parents.
Surnames: WIBERT
Researcher: Pat Jones
Date posted: January 28, 1999
I am searching for Sarah Cordelia WIBERT born abt. 1868 in Defiance County, Ohio. I am looking for any information about her or any siblings or parents.
Surnames: ESSNER
Researcher: Patty (Essner) Cope
Date posted: February 1, 1999
My (3) Great-grandfather Theobald ESSNER & family arrived in Baltimore, MD. in 1833. The 1850 census of Defiance Co., Oh. shows his son, my (2) Great-grandfather Nicholas ESSNER. Does anyone have any information of any ESSNER'S in Ohio. I can't seem to locate the ship they all came over on or any letters of intent.
Surnames: MOON, TITTLE
Researcher: John D. Moon
Date posted: February 7, 1999
I'm looking Forrest Marion Moon and Ruth Albina MOON (TITTLE). Any information on the Moon or Tittle families will be appreciated.
Surnames: BERRYHILL, BUDD, COMBS, HASSETT, HENDRESON, PRAUNT, PURDUE, WASON
Researcher: Kathy Caswell Rinke
Date posted: February 12, 1999
I am looking for inforation on: Johnathan PURDUE - born:? died:? He married Sarah Elizabeth BERRYHILL (who was born sometime before 1860) They had the following children: William born abt. 1871 - died July 17, 1901 Debra Jane - born Dec 15, 1873 - died March 24, 1954 - Married - Milford COMBS Amanda - born 1876 - died 1952 - Married L. Benjamin HENDRESON Arty May - born ? - died ? Married - ? PRAUNT Genervia - born ? - died ? Married - ? BUDD Jim - born ? - died ? Mary (Maude) - b. ? d. ? Married - ? WASON Rebecca - b. ? d. ? Married - ? HASSETT This family lived in Defiance, Ohio and possibly parts of Putnam County. It would be helpful if I could find the burial place of Johnathan or Sarah Elizabeth. If anyone has a connection to this family I would like to hear from you. Thank you.
Surnames: FAIR, JACOB, KLUEKER, SANDERS, SCHORTGEN, SOSOL
Researcher: Thomas Graham
Date posted: February 12, 1999
Searching for descendants of Peter Joseph SOSOL and Octaus KLUEKER. Their Children were Josephine who married Peter JACOB, Louise who married Lewis FAIR, Irene who married ? SCHORTGEN, and Jane. Josephine stayed in Defiance County as did Irene. Louise moved to Michigan and the disposition of Jane is unknown. Peter Joseph and Octaus were buried in Old St. Stephens cemetery. One of Louise's daughters, Martha, married Benjamin Franklin SANDERS and is believed to have stayed in Defiance County.
Surnames: DELL, ETCHEN, ETCHEY
Researcher: Thomas Graham
Date posted: February 12, 1999
Searching for the Parents of Margaret ETCHEN Who married John Dell. Their Children Were John P. DELL and Nicholas DELL. Also Interested in any other ETCHEN/ETCHEY information that's out there. Especially the parents of Micheal ETCHEY who was born in Defiance County November 21, 1866 in Defiance. Also interested in information on Samuel ETCHEN/ETCHEY, who were his parents.
Surnames: ANKEY, COLVIN, HERRING, HITSHAW, HODGES, ICE, KOBEL, PETERSON, SOULE
Researcher: Sharon Vanden Bossche
Date posted: February 14, 1999
I am searching for any information on the ICE family. Here is what I have: Descendants of William Ice 1 [1] William Ice d: 1900 in Auburn, Indiana, Roselawn Cmty. .. +Charity Morris b: 1833 m: January 11, 1849 in Allen Co., Ohio . 2 Frank Ice b: June 17, 1865 . 2 Maggie Ice b: September 18, 1867 in Richland Twp., Defiance, OH . 2 Infant Ice b: March 07, 1870 in Richland Twp., Defiance, OH . 2 Jacob Henry Ice b: January 29, 1872 in Richland Twp., Defiance, OH . 2 Joseph Henry Ice b: January 29, 1872 . 2 Charles P. Ice b: February 19, 1875 in Richland Twp., Defiance, OH *2nd Wife of [1] William Ice: .. +Mary Kobel ANKEY b: 1845 in Media Co., Ohio m: September 30, 1879 in Defiance, Ohio d: 1919 in Auburn, Indiana, Roselawn Cmty. Father: Washington KOBEL mother: Celinda HERRING . 2 Edward Ice b: in Ohio . 2 Lewis Ice b: January 1877 in Defiance, Ohio . 2 Jack b: August 08, 1882 in Auburn, Indiana d: January 15, 1953 in Auburn, Indiana, Roselawn Cmty. ..... +Martha PETERSON m: in Defiance, Ohio . 2 Emanuel Ice b: August 08, 1882 . 2 [2] Alice Pearl Ice b: July 09, 1884 in Auburn, Indiana d: November 13, 1930 in Auburn, Indiana ..... +Eugene HITSHAW m: February 11, 1900 . *2nd Husband of [2] Alice Pearl Ice: ..... +Franklin Leslie SOULE b: March 17, 1877 in Auburn, Indiana m: June 14, 1902 in Auburn, Indiana d: November 02, 1949 in Chapel Hill, Mishawaka, IN father: Darwin SOULE mother: Margaret Knight, HODGES. Also researching COLVIN from Defiance.
Surnames: HUDSON, YEAGLEY
Researcher: Karen Borton
Date posted: February 14, 1999
Looking for the children and spouse of Bartholomew YEAGLEY. I found John YEAGLEY and Enos YEAGLEY buried near Evansport, Ohio. Where did his other five children go? Are there more YEAGLEY's in Defiance County? Here's some info I got from the obituary for Adam YEAGLEY, son of John YEAGLEY and Hannah HUDSON: "Mr. YEAGLEY'S grandfather, Bartholomew, was born in New Jersey, July 4, 1776, and was a resident of Hargerstown, MD, at the opening of the War of 1812, and had been for some years and was a shoemaker employed in making shoes for the soldiers. His wife had four brothers in that war under Gen. Harrison. He moved to Ohio afterward, and in 1843 located near Evansport, coming from Stark county with his seven children, his wife having died. He died at a daughter's, Christmas Eve, 1876, near Evansport. A son John, was the father of (Adam), who located near Stryker from which place he went to Millcreek township..." Will gladly share information I have.
Surnames: ASHCRAFT
Researcher: Marty Trueblood
Date posted: February 16, 1999
Looking for information on Evan ASHCRAFT, born about 1820. According to the census he was born in Ohio, I don't know what county or any more information.
Surnames: DAME, DAY
Researcher: Email: Erin Wells Peters
Date posted: February 16, 1999
Looking for info on the ancestry of Timothy DAME who married Clarissa DAY and had children (in Defiance Co.): Almira, Anna, and Diadema.
Surnames: ADAMS, DUPEE, LYON
Researcher: Email: David A. Smith
Date posted: February 20, 1999
Looking for information on Martha LYON b. August 28, 1848 in Defiance County, Ohio. Married Robert C. ADAMS July 8, 1866 in Michigan. Her father was Amsa (Amasa?) or possibly David. Her mother may have been a Mary DUPEE. Martha died February 11, 1937 in Nardin, Kay Co., Oklahoma.
Surnames: TUSTISON
Researcher: Email: Gary Tustison
Date posted: February 27, 1999
I am searching for the grave of Martha Thompson TUSTISON. Martha was the first wife of Francis TUSTISON and although she died in Louisa County, Iowa in 1875 she is not buried there. Her family was from Defiance County and I hoped someone might lead me to her gravesite. Thanks
Surnames: BENNETT, DECKER
Researcher: Jack Bennett
Date posted: March 3, 1999
My great grandfather was Joseph BENNETT born May 1841 in Radnor, Defiance County, Ohio. He lived in Radnor and was employed as a carpenter until he joined the civil war in 1862 Co A., 118th Indiana Infantry. After discharge, he moved to Allen County, Ohio in April of 1864 and married Louisa DECKER in July of 1864. He moved to Defiance in 1899 and worked as a Fish Retailer until he died May 7, 1906 and was buried in Ayersville, Ohio in Hill Cemetery. Thanks. 1009 Aderly Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601
Surnames: HARPER, WEGERT
Researcher: Email: Neal Wayne Robertson
Date posted: March 3, 1999
Looking for information on William F. WEGERT Jr. and his descendants. He was born in Defiance Co. sometime in the 1860s to William WEGERT and Caroline HARPER both born in Germany. William WEGERT supposedly died in Defiance County in February 1878. Any information on these individuals would be greatly appreciated! thank you.
Surnames: BONE, GETCHIE, KOCH
Researcher: Email: Diana Ray
Date posted: March 3, 1999
I am researching my Greatgrandmothers family who cam from Defiance County. My Grandmother was Amanda Ellen KOCH.She was the daughter of Seaman KOCH who married a GETCHIE. My Granfather was Alvin Landon BONE who taught school in Defiance County. After he married Amanda they moved back down to the Middletown area where they raised their family and both are buried. My great-great grandmother was suppose to be full blooded Indian from that area.Any help with this will be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: SWINEHART, VANHORN
Researcher: Email: Rick Van Horn
Date posted: March 4, 1999
Searching for any info. on John & Annie [SWINEHART] VAN HORN. Hope to find where they are buried.Just found out their last two children were born in Defiance Co. [ Mark Twp.] in 1898 & 1900. They had nine children, Fred, Will & Lillian [twins], Minnie, Rena, Joseph, Goldie Or Julie ?, Edward And Lou. Would appreciate info. on any VAN HORNS in Mark Twp. or Defiance Co. as they may well be part of my family. Many thanks for any help you can give me.
Surnames: BRUNS, EISING, SCHMITZ
Researcher: Email: Randall J. Slater
Date posted: March 7, 1999
Looking for information on a Mary C. SCHMITZ. According to my records she married a John B. BRUNS (Johann Bernard Bruns), at Defiance, Ohio, Oct. 25, 1877. Her father and mother names are William and Tekla (EISING) SCHMITZ. Mary C. SCHMITZ was born at "kreis Pappenburg", Germany on August 23, 1849.
Surnames: KURTZ, ZIMMERMAN
Researcher: Email: Frank E. Zimmerman
Date posted: March 7, 1999
Adam H. ZIMMERMAN and Caroline Rosa KURTZ were married on October 5, 1882, in Defiance County, Ohio. Am especially interested in parents and place of birth of Adam.
Surnames: AGUE, PETH
Researcher: Email: April Bowman
Date posted: March 12, 1999
I am searching for Lovern AGUE b.abt 1863 m. Minnie PETH b. at. 1863, Child Norman Erwin AGUE b. 1893 d.1976 in Defiance Co. Family legend has it that Lovern (1st name possibly John) was 1/2 indian. Would love info on Lovern, Minnie and any siblings of Norman Erwin. Thank you in advance.
Surnames: BALL, HOLLENBACH, SHRUM
Researcher: Email: Shirley Miles
Date posted: March 14, 1999
Researching Joseph W. BALL, Sr., born about 1805 in VA or PA, most probably VA. He married Catherine HOLLENBACH (1804-1870) on Nov. 21, 1830 in Pickaway County, OH. Joseph and Catherine had three known children; Joseph W, Jr., (c1833-c1907), George W. (1831-1917), and Sarah (c1841-died c1914 in Paulding, OH). Joseph, Sr., and Catherine and children eventually removed to Defiance, OH. Catherine died in 1870, Joseph died 1875. Both are buried in Cromley Cemetery, Defiance, OH. It's also possible there was a second marriage by Joseph, Sr., to a Catherine Apple in 1870. Joseph W. BALL, Jr., my g-grandfather, was born about 1833, died sometime after 1904. He married Mary E. SHRUM (b.1844-d.1904)in Defiance, OH on June 25, 1857. They had ten known children; Orlando, Joseph W., John, Agnes, George B., William W., Alonzo W., Mary A., Roy J., and Charles. Any information on above families would be greatly appreciated especially birth dates/places and parents to Joseph W. BALL, Sr.
Surnames: DIETSCH, FEE
Researcher: Email: Julie Grant Peppard
Date posted: March 14, 1999
I am searching for information on Ernest Edward DIETSCH b.5/24/1882 in Defiance County, OH. and his wife Mary Elizabeth FEE b. 4/1/1882 in Defiance Co, OH. I have a link back to Germany on Ernest but would like to fill in blanks and meet other relatives. I have limited information on the FEE family and would like to get more. I am willing to share any information that I have.
Surnames: GETROST, GRIER, KIMBLE, MILLER
Researcher: Email: Rex Alexander
Date posted: March 16, 1999
Researching these names as they pertain to Defiance Co., Hicksville Ohio. George GETROST was in Hicksville on the 1850 census, he was born in Germany about 1817. He and his wife had at least eight children: (from 1870 census) 1. Catharien, 2. Amie, 3. Lydia, 4. John, 5. George, 6. William, 7. Emanuel, and 8. Joseph,.
His son John GETROST was born March 1851 in Hicksville, he married Sarah E. MILLER who was born July 1860 in Hicksville. They had 12 children: 1. Helen, 2. John, 3. Maud, 4. Mable, 5. Harry J., 6. George, 7. Fred, 8. Edith, 9. Glen, 10. Floyd, 11. Lela, and Vern Mcculley.
Vern Mculley GETROST married Frances KIMBLE (daughter of Elmer Leroy KIMBLE and Edna Elisabeth GRIER). They had four children: 1. Donald, 2. Barbara Elaine, 3. June, and 4. Kathleen,
Would like to find any remaining relatives in the Hicksville area and trade information.
Surnames: HARLEY
Researcher: Email: Kriste Duke
Date posted: March 17, 1999
Looking for details on George and A.E. (Alexander) HARLEY. Supposedly came from Sherwood, Ohio, to Kocsiusko County, Indiana, in 1880. They owned a dry goods store in Kosciusko County, there is a possibility that they were engaged in the same type of business in Defiance County. Any information on parents, etc. would be appreciated
Surnames: BUNGARD, HOLLIBAUGH
Researcher: Email: Pat Davis
Date posted: March 18, 1999
HOLLIBAUGH, James Elmer or Harry Herbert Henry C. or Hannah Sophia BUNGARD, Hicksville, Defiance County, OH
Surnames: UFER
Researcher: Email: Theresa Ufer
Date posted: March 20, 1999
Christian UFER died in Ney or Bryan, Ohio. He had several children: Albert, Otto, Herman & William & Minnie- died about 1900 in Defiance County. May be in 1880 census which I don't have access. Any info would be helpful. He was from Saxony, Germany.
Surnames: MALLET, MALLETT, POTTERF
Researcher: Email: Paul Jacobson
Date posted: March 21, 1999
My gggrandparents were Gilbert MALLETT and Cynthia POTTERF (estimated born around 1870 - 1880) and her father was Samual POTTERF. I haven't had much luck finding anything else about these people. Anybody out there know anything about them, their families, ancestors, etc? They lived in Defiance Co but Samual POTTERF may have emigrated from England and either Gilbert MALLET or his father may have emigrated from England (from recollections of their grand daughters about something they think they remember from 50 years ago as part of family lore) Thanks for your help.
Surnames: MOON
Researcher: Email: John D. Moon
Date posted: March 22, 1999
I'm looking for some information on Guy Alford MOON who lived in Defiance Co. and was born 6/05/1893. He was a brother to my Grandfather, Forest Mahlon MOON. Any information will be appreciated. Thank You.
Surnames: BABCOCK, HULL
Researcher: Email: June O'Brien
Date posted: March 23, 1999
Seeking information on parents of Francis Abraham HULL b. 5/30/1872 in Defiance Co., Richland Twp, Ohio, m. Emma Line BABCOCK b. 1870. Married in Napoleon, Ohio. Francis and Emma had three children, Rolie, Sheldon and Corinne.
Surnames: HOOD, PARTEE
Researcher: Email: Dave Lovejoy
Date posted: March 23, 1999
James Allen PARTEE and Eliza Minerva HOOD were married and lived in Defiance Co. in 1848. They had children including Abraham Lincoln PARTEE, Clara PARTEE, Orpha Belle PARTEE. Abraham lived in Defiance as late as 1938. We are looking for any information on ancestors of these persons. TIA
Surnames: MOYER
Researcher: Email: Sue (Moyer) Chism
Date posted: March 28, 1999
Does anyone have access to information pertaining to school teachers in the 1880s? Looking for information on Samuel W. MOYER, born 1854, Ohio, who is listed in the 1880 Census as living with his parents, Daniel and Mary Ann Ranes MOYER in Defiance or Putnam County. Profession listed appears to be teacher. Can anyone help? Any/all information appreciated.
Surnames: SCHICK, SCHWABLE
Researcher: Email: William A. Bennett
Date posted: March 28, 1999
Seek Info on the family of Emmil and Elizabeth SCHICK (Schwable) SCHICK. Both born Baden, Germany. SCHWABLE lived in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio on RT. 15 between Brunnersburg and Ney at the corner of Schick Rd. near Mud Creek in 1880s. Siblings were: Emmil E., Minnie L., George., Mary (Mickens)., Cecelia (Gill)., Frank (Ellen Ball)., Magdalen (Burry)., Jurettia., Edward., Bertha (Pfieffer)., Robert (Elta Ream)., Theresa (Burry)., Rose (Louis Ball). Many moved to Toledo area. W.A. Bennett, 671 Andrews St. Southington, CT. 06489-2905
Surnames: FRAZEE, WHEELER
Researcher: Email: Clark Tinney
Date posted: April 1, 1999
Seeking information regarding grandfather James FRAZEE born March, 1845 in Defiance County Ohio. Served during the Civil War. Was married to Emeline WHEELER, 16 July 1882 Portland, MI. Died 1928.
Surnames: FELGER
Researcher: Email: Rick Robinson
Date posted: April 3, 1999
I know that Orilla FELGER was born in 1858, but I am not sure where. I know she was from Hicksville, OH just before she got married. I would greatly appreciate any information or help on Orilla FELGER's parents, family, etc. Thank you for your help!
Surnames: CRANSON, JEWEL, LUCE, STULLER, WELSH
Researcher: Email: Suzanne
Date posted: April 7, 1999
Trying to find descendants of Jonathan C. WELSH and his wife, Emma LUCE, Jonathan b. Dec. 28, 1834 d. Feb 9, 1910 in Edgerton, OH. children were Cora JEWEL, Frances CRANSON, Edward & Grover WELSH, and Dorthy STULLER. Would love to compare notes and pictures of ancestors.
Surnames: VANHORN
Researcher: Email: Rick Van Horn
Date posted: April 11, 1999
Searching for an obit. for Isaac VAN HORN. He died 2-- 14--1937 in Farmer Township, Defiance Co. Ohio. Need the name of his parents.
Surnames: CRANDALL, LANDIS, MILLER, PARTEE, ZELLERS
Researcher: Email: Carol Adams
Date posted: April 13, 1999
Researching PARTEE, MILLER, ZELLERS, LANDIS and CRANDALL. Interested in finding the parents of Frank Gerald MILLER who married Edith May CRANDALL on October 11, 1901 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born July 26, 1871. Thank you.
Surnames: FORREST, HUMBERT, STEVENS
Researcher: Email: Judith Saunders
Date posted: April 18, 1999
STEVENS-Jennie, Lyman & Charles S.-Looking for info on this family. Not sure of dates but I know Charles' is 1860-1930. Jennie's married name was HUMBERT.Her parents were Susan FORREST STEVENS and Frederick Fuller STEVENS. She lived in the Defiance area at the time of her mother's death in 1901. Any info on these families appreciated. Thanks.
Surnames: METZ
Researcher: Email: Mary M Lint
Date posted: April 18, 1999
I am looking for the parents of John and Elizabeth METZ who were born in PA but died in Defiance Co., OH and are buried in Independence Cem. He born 1812 d 1864. She born 1812 d 1899.
Surnames: ASHTON, BRECHBILL
Researcher: Email: Jayne Brockhoff
Date posted: April 19, 1999
I am looking for information or relatives of George BRECHBILL (born July 12 1831 in Ohio) and Elizabeth ASHTON (born Feb 16 1838 in Brown county) She moved to Defiance county when she was 16 with her family. I believe they were married in Defiance county too. I would like to find either of their parents or siblings information. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Surnames: HAVER, ICE
Researcher: Email: Barbara Herzer
Date posted: April 21, 1999
Looking for information on Alice ICE, lived in the Mark Center, Oh. area. Married to Levi HAVER. Died in 1888 after the birth of a daughter, Bessie. She was buried in Spencerville, Oh.
Surnames: BLUMENSHINE, DODD
Researcher: Email: Dianna Dodd
Date posted: May 3, 1999
Amos DODD was my great grandfather. He was born in Defiance, OH 9/26/1839. He married Sarah BLUMENSHINE in Tazelwell, IL 5/20/1868. He died in Sawtell, CA 9/29/1917. His father's name may have been Jacob DODD. I am trying to find information about his father & mother.
Surnames: BLEEKS
Researcher: Email: Linda Franks
Date posted: May 26, 1999
Interested in communicating with anyone researching to BLEEKS family.
Surnames: COBB, PEARSON
Researcher: Email: Elia Funk
Date posted: June 7, 1999
Looking for information on John Sargent PEARSON and Betsy (COBB) Pearson who lived in Defiance County in the 1880s. They had children: Lucy, Sophrina and John Franklin. John Sargent may have had siblings living in the area. Any information would be appreciated in relation to these individuals.
Surnames: GRUBB, LEWIS
Researcher: Email: Barbara Shock
Date posted: June 8, 1999
I am searching for the GRUBB family in Defiance Co. OH. My gggrandmother was Feba GRUBB, b.1869, d. 1908, m. Andrew Jackson LEWIS in 1888, son of Wm LEWIS Jr., all of Defiance. Thanks for reading the query.
Surnames: DESHLER, FLINT
Researcher: Email: Delynn Flinn
Date posted: June 9, 1999
My husband's great-grandfather was Amos W. FLINT, born Abt. 1868 in Defiance, OH. He married Emma DESHLER and had 5 children, one of them being James Harmon FLINT, my husband's grandfather. I am looking for information on his parents and siblings. Any help will be appreciated.
Surnames: HORN, WALTER
Researcher: Email: Sherri Hottmann
Date posted: June 11, 1999
My great grandmother was Sylvia J (Horn) WALTER. She was born on 3/16/1878 in Ney OH, Her father was Edward HORN and her mother Margaret A. Sylvia was a twin, her twin sister's name was Sarah A. Other siblings Mary, James, Davis. Per the 1880 census, the Horn family was living in Farmer Township, Defiance County.
Surnames: CRANDALL, LANDIS, PARTEE, ZELLER, ZELLERS
Researcher: Email: Carol Adams
Date posted: June 13, 1999
Searching for the parents of Peter ZELLERS who was married to Catherine LANDIS. They were the parents of MaryAnn ZELLER (1830-1922) who came with her parents to Defiance Co, Ohio when she was seven years old and married John P. PARTEE. Their daughter, Sarah Ann Partee CRANDALL (1854-1947) was my great grandmother. Thank you.
Surnames: CRANDALL, PARTEE, PERKINS, ZELLER
Researcher: Email: Carol Adams
Date posted: June 14, 1999
Looking for proof that John P. PARTEE (?-1893) born in Defiance Co, Ohio is the son of James and Elizabeth PERKINS PARTEE. John P. married MaryAnn ZELLER approx. 1848. John P. and MaryAnn PARTEE were the parents of my ggrandmother, Sarah Ann PARTEE CRANDALL (1854-1947) born in Brunersburg, Ohio. I have had to rely on the research of others and would like to obtain some sort of proof, ie, bible records, land records, etc. With much thanks
Surnames: GRUBB, TITTLE
Researcher: Email: Barbara Shock
Date posted: June 16, 1999
Have made the Grubb-Tittle connection in Defiance Co. and discovered that Feba GRUBB as actually Phebe GRUBB, b. to Phebe TITTLE and Jonah GRUBB. Now looking for maiden name of Phebe TITTLE's mother, Sarah TITTLE, m. to James TITTLE. Thanks!
Surnames: FRENCH, GRIM, GRIMES, GRIMM
Researcher: Email: Bobby French
Date posted: July 8, 1999
Searching for info. on Gertrude MAY GRIM/GRIMM/GRIMES dob 9-25-1910
Surnames: HANKER, MORAN, YERGER
Researcher: Email: Margie Kister
Date posted: July 9, 1999
Helen (HANKER) YERGER, b Defiance OH, 27 Jul 03. Seek info on her father , Wm HANKER and mother, Bridget MORAN.
Surnames: HARVEY
Researcher: Email: Ann Harvey Lahtinen
Date posted: July 12, 1999
I am seeking information on the HARVEYs of Defiance Co. Ohio, particularly Andrew HARVEY who appears in the 1880 Fed. Census. All information appreciated!
Surnames: DEERWESTER, GROGG, SLOUGH
Researcher: Email: Dorothy Bumbaugh
Date posted: July 12, 1999
I'm looking for information on William Sherman DEERWESTER b. 21 Dec. 1864 in Ohio. May have been Definance Co. as he lived there at one time.I'm also looking for information on Isaac SLOUGH, b. Pa that married Sarah GROGG and had Alice SLOUGH, b. 1870 and she married William S. DEERWESTER c. 1887.I have lots of info on the Deerwesters and I will share.
Surnames: SCHWARTZEL, SCHWARTZLEY, SWARTZEL
Researcher: Email: Wayne Webb
Date posted: July 14, 1999
Looking for any information or descendants of Jacob SWARTZEL who was living in Adams township, Defiance county at the time of the 1850 census. He is a son of Philip SWARTZEL of Montgomery county, Ohio who died in 1840 in that county. A look up of the 1850 census would also be appreciated. He was listed on page 33 of the census.
Surnames: MCFEETERS, MCPHETERS, MOON
Researcher: Email: Shirley Cude
Date posted: July 18, 1999
Searching for Hulda MOON and James McPHETERS/McFEETERS who were married in Defiance Co, Ohio 5 Nov 1882. Need their parents and dates. Moved to Missouri by 1888.
Surnames: CADWALLADER
Researcher: Email: Jackie Ayers-Berry
Date posted: July 19, 1999
Am asking for help to acquire a copy of a death certificate and possibly an obit. for: Marie CADWALLADER d. November 22, 1917 County of Defiance: Vol #: 2418, Cert. #70262 Am willing to reimburse copy & postage costs. She is my Gr. Gr. Grandmother. Thanks for any help or leads.
Surnames: MOYER
Researcher: Email: Sue (Moyer) Chism
Date posted: July 20, 1999
Does anyone have access to an 1870 or 1880 Census for Defiance County? According to 1870 Census, Daniel and Mary Ann MOYER were living in Defiance County. Living with them were two children, 15 year old son Samuel and an 8 year old daughter. We used the microfilm at Allen Co. this past weekend, and her name looks as though it might be Ravina. In the 1880 Census, they have 3 children living with them: Samuel, William (who would have been about 35 years of age), and the daughter. Again, the name doesn't look like Ruffina, but, neither does it look like Ravina. She is the only child of their 5 children I can find no info on. If I could just get her name right, maybe I could find something! Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Surnames: MCFEETERS, MCPHETERS, MOON
Researcher: Email: Shirley Cude
Date posted: July 21, 1999
Hulda MOON and James McPHEETERS/MCFEETERS were married in Defiance Co. Ohio in 1882. Am looking for the parents of these two. James may have had a uncle named George or a brother. They moved to Warren Co. Mo. by 1888 where my grandfather was born. George was in Warren Co. also in 1900.
Surnames: HOEFFEL, KOLB, MYERS, RAHMEL
Researcher: Email: Mike Rahmel
Date posted: July 21, 1999
Seeking info about the families named Rahmel, Myers, Kolb and Hoeffel. I know they all lived in that area at the turn of the century 'til now. It's the missing peices to the puzzle I want as well as info on 19th century ancestors. Any thing you could tell me would be great. Thanks.
Surnames: BALL, HOLLENBACH, SHRUM
Researcher: Email: Shirley Miles
Date posted: July 23, 1999
Researching Joseph W. BALL, Sr., b. abt 1805 in VA or PA, most probably VA, d. 1875 . He married Catherine HOLLENBACH (1804-1870) on Nov. 21, 1830 in Pickaway County, OH. Joseph and Catherine had three known children; 1. Joseph W, Jr. BALL, (c1833-c1907), 2. George W. BALL (1831-1917) , and 3. Sarah BALL (c1841-died c1914 in Paulding, OH).
Joseph, Sr., Catherine and children eventually removed to Defiance, OH. Both bur in Cromley Cemetery, Defiance, OH. Possible m2 a Catherine Apple in 1870. Joseph W. BALL, Jr., my g-grandfather, b. abt 1833, d. aft 1904. He married Mary E. SHRUM (b.1844-d.1904) in Defiance, OH on June 25, 1857. They had ten known children: 1. Orlando BALL , 2. Joseph W. BALL, 3. John BALL, 4. Agnes BALL, 5. George B. BALL, 6. William W. BALL, 7. Alonzo W. BALL, 8. Mary A. BALL, 9. Roy J. BALL, and Charles BALL.
Any information on above families would be greatly appreciated especially birth dates/places and parents to Joseph W. BALL, Sr.
Surnames: BUTLER, PRESTON
Researcher: Email: William L. Smith
Date posted: July 23, 1999
Seek contact with descendants of sons of John and Lena BUTLER, who lived downriver on the Maumee from Defiance in the 1812 to 1829 time period. John was my 3rd ggfather, I descend from his daughter, Asenath, who married William PRESTON, first sheriff of Williams Co, in Defiance, in 1824. Thank you!
Surnames: RICHARDSON
Researcher: Email: Sandy Wigent
Date posted: July 24, 1999
Looking for information on parents (or any other relative) of George N. RICHARDSON who served in 116th, NY Infantry and visited Defiance (his home) and family in January, 1865 for leave of absence from serving in Civil War (according to his war papers from Dept of Defense). George was born July 29, 1841 in St. Lawrence County, Canton Township, New York and died June 3, 1915 in Montgomery, Michigan.
Researcher: Email: Ruth Preece
Date posted: July 28, 1999
I am looking for information on my grandfather, Isaac ISH. I have no dates on Him. He was married to Ruthella Schrader and then, Nina ?. His children were: 1. John H. ISH, 2. Laura Mae ISH, 3. Max ISH, 4. Maxine ISH, 5. Betty ISH, and 6. Phyllis ISH. He Lived in Hardin Co. and then spent his final years in Hicksville, Ohio. Any info on him would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Surnames: CASEY, HOGAN
Researcher: Email: Robert J. Moyle
Date posted: July 31, 1999
I received this message fron Search Yahoo! GeoCities Member Pages. http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/George/3221/casey.htm Descendants of William (Micheal) Edward CASEY: 1. William (Micheal) Edward CASEY b 18 Ohio +Mary Ellen S. HOGAN b 1820 in Ohio: 1. Stephen J. CASEY b 1840 in Ohio, 2. Benjamin CASEY b 1842 in Ohio 2 George W. CASEY b 1844 in Ohio and 3. William CASEY.
This William (Micheal) Edward CASEY is my great grandfather, and William is my grandfather. I would like to know where to find this information. I would like copies of these documents.
Surnames: MASTERS, ROBINSON
Researcher: Email: Iris Peppers
Date posted: August 1, 1999
Need death record of Isaac R. ROBINSON, d 1896 bur in Hicksville, OH, Defiance Co. He is not listed in Defiance Co., OH or Paulding Co., OH death records. We are at a loss to find a clue as to his parentage. We know from records he was born in 1824 in Tyler Co., WVA (was VA) according to his Civil War pension papers. He married Margaret MASTERS in 1858 in Paulding Co., OH. Believe, but am not certain, he may have been previously married. Census records show the 3 older children may have been from a first marriage as their birth dates are before his marriage to Margaret. Children of Isaac R. ROBINSON: Asa? ROBINSON, 1849 -, Marrtha ROBINSON, 1851 -, ? ROBINSON, Flora J. ROBINSON, 1859 -, Samuel ROBINSON, 1862 -, Eva Belle ROBINSON, 1864 - 1943, Charles ROBINSON, 1868 -, David ROBINSON, 1869 -, Frank ROBINSON, 1873 -, and Ettia ROBINSON, 1877 -. If anyone may connect to this family, I'd like to hear from you. Thank you!
Surnames: BLACKHOOF, COAKLEY, COKELY, LIGHTFOOT, LONGBRAKE
Researcher: Email: Cheri Bushee
Date posted: August 1, 1999
Seek info on COAKLEY/COKELY or LIGHTFOOT families. They were in and around Defiance Co. Or info on Shawnee named BLACKHOOF.
Surnames: MURFIN, SMITH
Researcher: Email: Lorraine Smith Benkelman
Date posted: August 3, 1999
Looking for information on James SMITH, born Jan 8, 1846 in Crawford County, Ohio, died Sept 24, 1921 in Michigan Sarah Jane MURFIN, born Sept 22, 1841, died Nov 20, 1915 in Allegan County, Michigan Sarah and James were married on Dec 27, 1963 in Defiance, Ohio. They lived in Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio and were included in the 1880 census, along with their children: Eliza Florence SMITH, Ida Matilda SMITH, James W. F. SMITH, Albert Augustus SMITH, Lillie May SMITH, and Charley Clyde SMITH.
Shortly thereafter, they moved to Allegan County, Michigan. James served in the Civil War in the 182nd Infantry from Lucas County, Ohio
Surnames: CASEY, HOGAN, MOYLE
Researcher: Email: Robert J. Moyle
Date posted: August 3, 1999
Descendants of William (Micheal)Edward CASEY b:1807 Ohio, and Mary Ellen S. HOGAN b. 1820 in Ohio: Stephen J. CASEY, b.1840 in Ohio, Benjamin CASEY b. 1842, Ohio, George w. CASEY b. 1844, Ohio, and William C. CASEY b. 1846, Tiffin Township, Defiance Co., Ohio.
I would like to know how and where this information was obtained? If it is documented? I would like copies of this information. William C. CASEY was my grandfather. Please respond. Thank you
Surnames: BURGER
Researcher: Email: Willam B. Aaron
Date posted: August 4, 1999
Seeking info abt Joseph BURGER and son, Robert G. BURGER. Robert died at the early age of 26 or 27 in or around Peru, Indiana and was buried in Ohio. The county he was thought to be laid to rest was Paulding or Defiance. He was born October 16, 1859 and died April 19, 1886 or 1887. Nothing is know of Joseph except he came from Paulding or Defiance County.
Surnames: HARRINGTON
Researcher: Email: Nina Stirlen
Date posted: September 5, 1999
My ggrandfather, Michael HARRINGTON, died in 1905 in Toledo, OH. A brother, Jeremiah HARRINGTON of Defiance, was named as a surviver. Is anyone doing research on this family? Thanks.
Surnames: PARTEE
Researcher: Email: Carol Adams
Date posted: September 6, 1999
I found my gggrandfather listed in the Defiance City Directory of 1877-78 as: "PARTEE, J.P., (Ball & Partee) res south side Ralston Rd between Plain and Whitmore." Does anyone know what this business listing means? Any info about this listing or any pertinent info about this family will be appreciated.
Surnames: SCHLOZ, SCHLZ, ZEIGLER
Researcher: Email: Ree Attaway
Date posted: September 10, 1999
Seeking information on Mathilda SCHLOZ (SCHLZ) and her family who arrived in Defiance County from Stuttgart, Germany in the 1880's. Her mother later married a Zeigler.
Surnames: ALLEN, BIBLER, DEATRICK, FERGUSON, HARNISH, PENCE, STRICKLER, TAYLOR
Researcher: Email: Mike Cavenaugh
Date posted: September 11, 1999
John TAYLOR Jr., born 1772 in Botetourt Co. VA married 1794 in Shenandoah Co VA Barbara STRICKLER (of Joseph STRICKLER & Barbara HARNISH) born 1775 in Shenandoah Co VA and died 1817 in Champaign County, OH. They had children as follows; Joseph born Shenandoah Co., John born in Shenandoah County 25 Dec 1796 md Anna McCOLLISTER 6 Nov 1817 in Champaign Co OH. Their dau Nancy T. born 1829 md John Fredrick DEATRICK 28 Dec 1853 in Findley, Hancock Co, OH, and Nancy's brother David TAYLOR born 1825 md on 21 Sep 1853 in Champaign Co Mary FERGUSON (of William Ashley FERGUSON & Julia Ann ALLEN). Mary "Polly" born Shenandoah County. The family moved to Sullivan County, TN. in 1798. Barbara, James, Benjamin, Sarah "Sally", Lydia (not sure where she was born) The family moved to Champaign County, OH. in 1808, Lemuel was born.
When the mother Barbara died in 1817, John TAYLOR went to Fairfield County, OH and md Catherine BIBLER (of Francis BIBLER & Mary PENCE) on 15 Jan 1818. She was born 1795 in Rockingham Co VA and died 7 Feb 1868 in Champaign County, OH. John & Catherine had the following children born in Champaign County: Elizabeth 30 Dec 1818, Peter 20 Apr 1819, Noah 7 Jun 182,. Sampson 22 Feb 1825 who md Barbara TAYLOR in Champaign Co 1846 and moved to Crawford Co IL., Malachi 7 Mar 1828, and Julia Ann born Jan 1833.
Please help reconstruct this family.
Surnames: GILTS
Researcher: Email: Sheryl Parry
Date posted: September 12, 1999
Looking for any information on Nellie Jeannette GILTS born August 15, 1878 in Defiance, Ohio.
Surnames: HELMICK, NEADERHAUSER
Researcher: Email: Sandy Baker
Date posted: September 16, 1999
I am seeking information on the parents of Catherine HELMICK who was married to Hironimus NEADERHAUSER b.1841. Hironimus was one of the pioneer farmers of Northwestern Ohio, and died in 1920 in Defiance, Ohio. His wife Catherine was originally from the Noble township. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: GALE, MAXWELL
Researcher: Email: Heather Gale
Date posted: September 24, 1999
Seek the parents of Phineas GALE b 3 Nov 1840 in St Lawrence Co NY. He married Sarah M. MAXWELL in Defiance Ohio in 1868. He also had a brother Edward.
Surnames: OSBORN, STEVENS
Researcher: Email: Lucinda Osborne
Date posted: September 30, 1999
Seek any information regarding desc of Elijah OSBORN and Nancy STEVENS 1795-1870
Surnames: BAKER, HAUSER, OSBORN, STEVENS
Researcher: Email: Lucinda Osborne
Date posted: September 30, 1999
Seek any info desc or parents or sib of Elijah OSBORN 1795-1870. Born in Bedford Pa. m1 Nancy STEVENS in Bedford. Nancy d. 1845. Elijah moved to Richland twnshp, Defiance Co. abt 1848 with ch, Julie Ann 1823-1891, Mary 1826-?, Susannah or Susan 1829-1906, Adaline 1830-1879, Jane 1833-1890, David 1834-1917, Sylvester 1839-1933, Almira? and poss Anna 1845-1873. Elijah m2 Catherine HAUSER BAKER abt 1850. (Catherine, b in Germany 1812, d 1900 in Richland twnshp. had been married to Jacob BAKER, poss of Defiance Co., Richland twnshp. before marriage to Elijah). Catherine and Elijah had three ch, Elijah Jr. 1851-1872, Lucinda 1852-1852, Emaline (Emma).
Surnames: OSBORN
Researcher: Email: Esther Bavis
Date posted: September 30, 1999
Information on the Rohn Cemetery on Rt 424. I know that Elijah Osborn and his 2nd wife are buried there. Is there any record of the people buried there? Thank you.
Surnames: FOOR, FOORE
Researcher: Email: Shelly H
Date posted: October 3, 1999
Searching for any FOOR(e) information for inclusion on the FOOR GENEALOGY site that includes all known FOORs and their ancestors. Have corresponded with only a few Defiance county FOORs and need more information. If anyone knows of any online FOORs, or if anyone has any link to a FOOR, no matter how minute, please go to my web page
Surnames: WAGSTAFF, WILLIAMS
Researcher: Email: Cindy Heisler-Taylor
Date posted: October 4, 1999
I am descended from Joseph WAGSTAFF and Elizabeth (WILLIAMS) WAGSTAFF who lived near Williams/Defiance Co. border near Evansport in mid-late 1800's. Elizabeth WAGSTAFF buried in Old Evansport Cemetery, Tiffin Twp., Defiance Co., OH. Interested in sharing info. with anyone researching this line.
Surnames: <a href="surh.htm#HAUSSLER">HAUSSLER, HEISLER, KIMPEL, NEIDHARDT
Researcher: Email: Cindy Heisler-Taylor
Date posted: October 4, 1999
I am descended from Wilhelm HAUSLER/HEISLER and Anna Katherine KIMPEL of Milford Twp., Defiance Co., OH through their son, William HEISLER and Caroline NEIDHARDT. Interested in sharing info. with other descendants.
Surnames: CLARK, FULLER, HULL, WALLIE
Researcher: Email: Jennie Riggs
Date posted: October 5, 1999
Charles Romaine CLARK from St. Louis, MO. m. Sara Ellen HULL, in the late 1800s. There were three sons: Forest Romaine CLARK, Ollie CLARK, and last one died young. Forest Romaine CLARK m. Anna Marie WALLIE, b 1877 d 1957. The father of Sara Ellen HULL, and brother, John HULL, was killed in the Civil War. Their mother remarried a FULLER and had a son, Harry FULLER. Thanks for any help with these.
Surnames: RUDY, SELLERS
Researcher: Email: Joanna A. Baker
Date posted: October 6, 1999
Seek a date of death for David SELLERS. Lived in Defiance Co. in 1880. His probate is in File Box 64. He may be lost son of George SELLERS of Summit Co. Wife was Catherine RUDY. He lived in Farmer Twp. Sons Aaron and Allen and daughter Martha married in Defiance.
Surnames: FERGUS, MATTA, WEAVER
Researcher: Email: Mary Pitoniak
Date posted: October 7, 1999
Searching for info on my paternal gf WEAVER Sr., John Arthur I have a picture of him in Defiance, OH 08-26-1951 b 05-12-1893 PA
Surnames: AGACKI
Researcher: Email: Theresa Derr
Date posted: October 8, 1999
Benjamin AGACKI died in Independence, OH circa 1980. Polish immigrant. Owned and operated Agacki Construction approx 1920's through 1950's. If you have any information on my grandfather or advice it would be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: STOCKMAN, TRAXLER
Researcher: Email: Gary Taylor
Date posted: October 11, 1999
Seek dod Catherine TRAXLER, m Peter STOCKMAN in Defiance Co. OH, 14 April 1876
Surnames: HANNA
Researcher: Email: Corinne Diller
Date posted: October 13, 1999
Jacob HANNA born 1824 in Montgomery Co., Ohio, was a brother of my ancestor. Jacob married @1852 to Lydia, and by 1880 they were in Delaware Twp., Defiance Co., Ohio., with children: Perry, John, Laura, Catherine, and Edward. I know there were other HANNA families in Defiance Co., but I don't think they were related. Would like to learn more about Jacob's family. Corinne Hanna Diller, Houston, TX
Surnames: KAHLO
Researcher: Email: Jon Kahlo
Date posted: October 16, 1999
Any information on the Kahlo family that lived in Defiance Co. in the 1800's. Some are buried in the Riverside Cemetery. Thanks.
Surnames: MERRIHEW
Researcher: Email: Merrihew
Date posted: October 17, 1999
I am looking for information on the following individuals that I found listed in the 1850 Ohio Census for Defiance County. Farmer Twp: Roswell MERRIHEW, Mary A. MERRIHEW, Lora MERRIHEW Adams Twp: Gideon MERRIHEW, Eben MERRIHEW. I do not know the relationship of any of these individuals to each other. Any information on them or their descendants/ancestors would be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: BUCKMASTER, DEVAULT, SIGLER
Researcher: Email: John Christensen
Date posted: October 20, 1999
Seeking information on family of Frank DEVAULT who was on the 1880 census of Defiance Co. and died there in 1918. Parents were Noah and Phebe (SIGLER) DEVAULT. Wife was Laura BUCKMASTER.
Surnames: BORGELT, HILL, NICELY, NISLEY, ZINN
Researcher: Email: Maureen Merry
Date posted: October 21, 1999
Seek parents and siblings of Birton NICELY, also spelled Burton/Bert NISLEY. Birt was born in Defiance around 1871 to 1875. He married Amanda HILL from Napoleon. Birt had siblings Jacob, Gert, and Rhett NICELY. Jacob married Lillian (may have been second marriage.) Gert (may be nickname or middle name) married Minn ZINN. Rhett (may be nickname) married Joe BORGELT. Any information on this family, ancestors or descendants, will be greatly appreciated. I know almost nothing now, so anything will help.
Surnames: CLARK, FULLER, HULL
Researcher: Email: Jennie Riggs
Date posted: October 26, 1999
I have several surnames that I am looking for. Charles Romaine CLARK, Forest Romaine CLARK, HULL, FULLER. These would be 1860s though the 1900s. HULL had a farm outside of Hicksville, and was killed in the Civil War. His wife remarried FULLER. Sorry no sure dates.
Surnames: COOPER, HASKINS
Researcher: Email: Carole Gregory
Date posted: October 28, 1999
Seeking information on Enoch HASKINS b ca 1806 NY d 1891 in Williams Co OH. He is on the 1850-1870 Defiance Co Census. His son, John Daniel HASKINs m Calista Jane COOPEr. Thank you.
Surnames: GORRELL, KIMBLE, POLLOCK, ZUBER
Researcher: Email: George Gorrell
Date posted: October 29, 1999
I am researching the GORRELL family that moved to Defiance Co. around 1854. The family as I have consists of William GORRELL and his wife Martha KIMBLE, and their children: Vesta J, James M., Francis Marion, Rachel M., Abram F. Gorrell, Isaac Newton, Josephine C., Jacob J., William Jefferson, Mary Augusta, and Horatial Elmer. Isaac Newton GORRELL (my greatgrandfather) went on to marry three times the first to a Sarah ZUBER, the second to a Lila MARTHA, and the third to a Lulu POLLOCK (my greatgrandmother). Most of the GORRELL's seem to have moved out of the area by 1900 (they are not in the 1900 census). Does any one know where they moved to? Can anyone help me identify Lulu POLLOCK's parents (I suspect Robert POLLOCK is Lulu father, since he is about the right age, and lives 5 houses awy in the 1900 census)?
Surnames: PETITJEAN, PETTYJEAN, RITTER
Researcher: Email: Tessa
Date posted: November 1, 1999
Defiance Co Looking for Mary Jane PETTYJEAN/PETITJEAN 29 Jun1843 Hicksville Defiance who married Benjamin F RITTER. Need her family information.
Surnames: FRIEBERGER, STAAB
Researcher: Email: Virgil Staab
Date posted: November 1, 1999
I am trying to find some Frieberger's that could be related to my mother. She was born in the 1920's to Gotlieb FRIEBERGER and my grandmother. My mother's father died when she was around three years old. She was born in Akron, Ohio. She said my grandmother had sent packages to Russia she thought. I would like to find anyone related to my mother. I want to do this for my mom because she would like to know who her relatives are on he father's side. My grandfather had fought in World War I and came home and all I know is that he had gotten run over by a train and when they were amputating his legs and arms he died on the operating table. Please if anyone can help me send me an e-mail. Thank You Virgil Staab Jr.
Surnames: ALEXANDER, RICHARDSON, RIDENOUR
Researcher: Email: Joanna A. Baker
Date posted: November 6, 1999
Thanks to "Bill" for his help. David SELLERS of Farmers Twp. died in 1892 and his wife, Louisa RUDY and one of his children's family (Aaron m to Martha RIDENOUR)are buried in the Lost Creek Cem. His daughter Martha m Solomon ALEXANDER. I am hoping someone can help with tombstone inscriptions and perhaps locate David's burial place. Another son, Allen m Lola RICHARDSON.
Surnames: BAKER, OSBORN
Researcher: Email: Lucinda Osborne
Date posted: November 12, 1999
Seeking any info on Alice Osborn 1866-1895. or possible children of Alice. Married George Baker. May have settled around Richland twnshp. George latter may have married Nettie ? George buried in Independence Cem with second wife Nettie.
Surnames: EAGER, GEAR, HALL, KEMP, SHULL
Researcher: Email: Don Eager
Date posted: November 15, 1999
Seeking info on Eager family located in Farmer Center, Ohio. James K. EAGER (b.1798) and his wife Eliza (HALL) b.1804 located to this area around 1837. He was involved in farming. They had eight children, four boys and four girls. The family was into music and teaching. A daughter, Emma, married United Brethen Church minister, Rev. Joseph GEAR. His son George W. EAGER was a Civil War Vet. Geo. later in life married Amanda SHULL and moved to Edgerton, Ohio. Another son married Huldah KEMP and moved to St. Louis, Mi. I'm trying to find out who James K's. father was, he was born in Ticonderoga, N.Y. or Shoreham, Vt.
Surnames: MILLER
Researcher: Email: Joyce Long
Date posted: November 15, 1999
Seeking information about Abijah Miller lived in Defiance in 1850
Surnames: CASSIL, PARTEE
Researcher: Email: Jim Atchison
Date posted: November 17, 1999
Looking for any information on Philip Ward CASSIL b 04/02/1838, d 01-12-1913 & Louisa PARTEE b 11/01/1835. They were from Defiance County, Ohio. They married 09/25/1856 and later moved to Jamestown, Monitou County, Missouri in 1870's. Any help would be appreciated.
Surnames: BARRETT, BIXLEY, COLE, SHEPARD, STOWE
Researcher: Email: Mary Kay COLE WARD
Date posted: November 19, 1999
In Ohio Death records I found these three BIXLEY's. I would like to find more about their ancestry:
BIXLEY, Jonas E. Died in Defiance Co, OH 8/28/1921 Vol: 3648 Certificate: 44168
BIXLEY, Stillborn died in Columbiana Co. 7/3/1922 Vol: 41 Certificate: 2518.
BIXLEY, Hattie - Medina Co, Ohio Death: 3/26/1927 Vol: 5309 Certificate # 17716.
I would like to find out more about Jonas E. BIXLEY who died in Defiance County, Ohio to determine if he was related to my g-grandmother, Eliza BIXLEY who was born 1834 in New York.
My Eliza BIXLEY married about 1851 in Ashtabula Co, Ohio Joseph L. STOWE b. 1830 Ohio who was a blacksmith; Their children were probably all born in Ashtabula County, Ohio: Emma STOWE b. 1852 Ohio; David STOWE b. 1856 Ohio; Jennie STOWE b. 1862 Ohio;and Mary STOWE b Oct 16 1867.
There is an Ashtabula County record of the marriage of Joseph L. STOW and Eliza BIXLEY - Vol 2, frames 329-330, who are the parents of my grandmother, Mary STOWE COLE.
Please write if you have info. Thanks, Mary Kay COLE WARD, 1432 Yeardley Drive, Richmond, VA 23225-2906.
Surnames: BROWNS
Researcher: Email:Rex Browns
Date posted: November 20, 1999
Seeking descendants of Charles and Catherine BROWNS who lived in Highland Twp in Defiance County, Ohio from 1860 to 1914. If you even think you have some relationship to them, please reply. I have some pictures on a private website that you might be interested in viewing.
Surnames: BRADBURY
Researcher: Email: Don Seymour
Date posted: November 21, 1999
Looking for anyone with knowledge of my ancestors in Evansport, Defiance Co., OH, surnamed,BRADBURY. John BRADBURY reportedly was a minister, but also ran a store of some kind in Evansport in the 1870s, possibly earlier. He died there 7 Sept. 1874 and is buried in the Old Evansport Cemetery. Trying to trace his ancestors back beyond his father, James (1783-1829), and his grandfather, John (1742-1822).
Surnames: HUMES, WARREN, WHITNEY
Researcher: Email: Tom Humes
Date posted: November 21, 1999
Seeking parents and death dates of John W. WHITNEY, b. Oct. 1854 in Ohio, and Larua F. WARREN, b. Feb. 1862 in Indiana. John W. WHITNEY married Laura F. WARREN October 30, 1883 in Defiance County. They are listed on the 1900 Defiance Co. census with their children: Warren, Major, Belle and Russell.
Surnames: HASKINS
Researcher: Email: John Haskins Gratkins
Date posted: November 21, 1999
Looking for HASKINS a farmer in Edgerton. Died in 1904 and is buried the HASKINS Mausoleum in Edgerton. Family was father Enoch wife Samantha Children Daniel, Huldah, Henry, William, Lucinda, Mary, & Sarah. Living with them was Rueben HASKINS a retarded brother. They were in the 1880 federal Ohio Census
Surnames: BRADBURY
Researcher: Email: Don Seymour
Date posted: November 21, 1999
Looking for anyone with knowledge of my ancestors in Evansport, Defiance Co., OH, surnamed BRADBURY. John BRADBURY reportedly was a minister, but also ran a store of some kind in Evansport in the 1870s, possibly earlier. He died there 7 Sept. 1874 and is buried in the Old Evansport Cemetery. Trying to trace his ancestors back beyond his father, James (1783-1829), and his grandfather, John (1742-1822).
Surnames: FULLER, HULL
Researcher: Jennie Riggs
Date posted: November 30, 1999
Looking for information on a FULLER, that married a widow of the Civil War, by the name of Sahra HULL. They had a son, Harry FULLER. The family may have lived in Defiance co., Ohio. Sahra Hull FULLER'S first husband had a farm not to far from Hicksville.
Surnames: BRYAN, NEWCOMER
Researcher: ldjdd@earthlink.net
Date posted: December 11, 1999
Seeking information on the family of William James BRYAN and Sarah NEWCOMER. They lived in Farmer Twp, Defiance Co. They had the following children: Alice, Sadie, Elmer, Otis, Jessie, William, Fred, Maud, and Byron.
Is anyone researching this Bryan Family? Would appreciate any information. Thanks
Surnames: CARR, DECKROSH, KNEESE, PALMER
Researcher: Pat Jones
Date posted: December 17, 1999
Looking for info for Andrew J. KNEESE and his wife Sarah CARR. Andrew was born 1832 and died in Defiance 1910. Sarah was born 1836 and died in Defiance 1894.They had 6 children: Jennie, Ida, George E., Ella, Charles, Lena. Charles married Kathren DECKROSH in Defiance. They had 2 sons Forrest Guy & Lloyd L. KNEESE. Forrest my father, attended Defiance College and taught in a one room school house. Thank you for any info you can find for me.They are all buried in Ayersville Cemetery.
