Lake County, Ohio, Posted Queries for

Lake County, Ohio

Posted Queries for August thru September 1999



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TRAVER posted by Sonny Traver on Wednesday, August 4, 1999

Robert N. TRAVER born in 1896 in Lake County, Painesville - was wondering if anyone could share any info regarding this person, I would most like to have his parents name and his family if possible. Any info would be helpful. Thanks.

HERROON, TREMPER posted by Debbie Lopez on Thursday, August 5, 1999

I am looking for any information on HERROON, William he was born in Lake County,Ohio on Feb. 1874. His father was born in Pennsylvania. William married Mary Cornelia TREMPER in 1900. William was in the Spanish American war with Cuba. He was with the 5th Regiment Ohio Volunteers Company M. He was a commisioned corporal and he was discharged April 26,1898. Any information on the HERROON'S would be greatly appreciated.

BINNIG, KLINGMAN posted by Carole Binnig on Saturday, August 7, 1999

We are inquiring for David Raymond BINNIG (Howard Raymond Binnig) (Howard Walker Binnig) (Frederick William Binnig) (Wilhelm Binnig) family tree. We know Frederick William was buried in Perry Cem, Lake County, Ohio. We believe he was born in Ober Schefflenz, Germany. We want to know more. He was married to Caroline KLINGMAN. Anyone searching let us hear from you.

BABCOCK, COWDERY, COX, CURTIS, JEPSON, KELLOGG, RICH, SPRAGUE, STOUGHTON, WINCHESTER posted by Trish Curtis on Saturday, August 7, 1999

CURTIS relatives in Lake County: Ezra St. John CURTIS, b. 26 Apr. 1790, Northampton, Montg. Co., NY; d. 4 July 1864, Perry, Lake Co., OH. Moved to Perry in 1836. + Irene SPRAGUE, b. 25 Sept. 1794, Mayfield, Fulton Co., NY; d. 25 May 1869, Perry, Lake Co., OH; buried in Perry Cemetery. Harriet S. CURTIS, m. David H. BABCOCK 28 Feb. 1865, Perry, Lake Co. OH; Resided in Unionville, Lake Co. William Dascom CURTIS, b. 9 June 1824, Barre, Orleans Co., NY. + Caroline Eleanor COWDERY, b. 10 March 1829; m. 17 July 1951, Kirtland, Lake Co., OH; d. 17 Dec. 1910, Sandusky. Their children were born in Perry, Lake Co. Flavel Bartlett CURTIS, b. 12 Dec. 1826, Barre, Orleans Co., NY; d. 9 April 1904, Oaks, WI. + Anna Rebecca STOUGHTON, b. 30 Aug. 1832, Bombay, Franklin Co., NY; d. 26 Nov. 1902, Grand Rapids, MI. Their first three children were born in Perry, the fourth (Frank J. Curtis) in Harpersfield: Cyrenus Graham CURTIS, b. 16 May 1854, Perry, Lake Co.; m. Emma RICH. Minnie Stoughton CURTIS, b. 29 March 1857, Perry, Lake Co.; m. Dr. Samuel S. COX, 29 Nov. 1881, Oberlin, OH. William Sanford CURTIS, b. 21 Jan. 1859, Perry, Lake Co.; d. 3 Feb. 1942, Palmdale, Los Angeles Co., OH; m. Eva Almira JEPSON, 19 April 1884, Piero, Woodbury Co., IA. Ezra Danford CURTIS, b. 1 Nov. 1823, Barre, Orleans Co., NY; m. Thankful WINCHESTER (d.o. Marcus WINCHESTER & Olive KELLOGG), 12 July 1848, Perry, Lake Co. I have details on more CURTISes of Lake County and nearby counties in Ohio. Will do lookups in: "Richard Curtice, Master Mariner," Harlow D. Curtis, 1955. Interested in CURTIS information in Lake County.

CURTIS, CURTISS, LINMAN posted by on Wednesday, August 11, 1999

Looking for information on Andrew J. CURTISS/CURTIS b.1835 in Kirtlan, Lake Cty. son of Pliny/Plina Curtis. Many siblings from 1818-1848.

HOFFMAN, SCHWARZ posted by Schwarz on Thursday, August 12, 1999

I am seeking genealogical information on Harry Carl SCHWARZ. Born, Cleveland, Ohio, September 13, 1897. Married Leona Mae Hoffman. Died c. 1965. Resided in Lake County.

FEATHERSTON, KITTS, MILEY posted by Robert Featherston on Thursday, August 19, 1999

I'm seeking information relative to: Mary KITTS who married William E. FEATHERSTON 24 Jun 1849 In Painesville, Lake, Ohio with no further records found. Seeking date, place, & other vital records, plus parents. A son Edwin J. FEATHERSTON was born in Kirtland Lake Ohio 15 May 1850. Clippings indicate residence near Overbrook KS in 1850. Also William married a Catherine MILEY 13 Mar 1854, but no evidence of where married at this point. Appreciate knowing of a volunteer in Painesville/Kirtland area who could pursue the above. My gratitude for any help you can provide.

HERRIMAN, ORTON, PALMER, WRIGHT posted by Randi D. Ruden on Monday, August 23, 1999

I am researching Nathan WRIGHT and Hannah PALMER, who migrated to Lake County (Perry Township) from New York in 1829. They had five children: Joel, Minerva, Alvira (who married Wayne ORTON), Charles (who married Sophronia HERRIMAN), and Wesley. Any information on these families would be greatly appreciated.

JANSSEN posted by Rick Bond on Tuesday, August 31, 1999

Christian JANSSEN possibly born in Mentor, Lake county, Ohio Wife's name was Margaret, maiden name unknown at this time. Daughter Sarah Taylor Janssen b.May 26,1908 in Kirtland May have had other daughters: Florence, Mae Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

SUTTON posted by Gary Lyon on Wednesday, September 1, 1999

Would like information on Benjamin Franklin SUTTON born 25 January 1850 in Mentor-Kirtland Ohio, married 18 Oct. 1874 in Black Brook Ohio. Would like his parents names and names of any brothers and sisters if possable I was told his family lived in Lake County Ohio. Was there ever a city by the name of Black Brook Ohio? Thank you.

FITZGERALD, OKEEFE posted by Patrice Long on Thursday, September 2, 1999

I am looking for information about Mary FITZGERALD, born in Painesville,Ohio. She was born in 1889 to Margaritta OKEEFE and Patrick FITZGERALD. I am curious as whether a birthplace was listed for Mary's parents.

MILLER, TROWBRIDGE posted by _ Kaiser on Saturday, September 4, 1999

I am searching for background info on Spencer MILLER, married in Lake Co., Ohio on Feb. 4, 1847 to Issabella TROWBRIDGE. He is my gr.gr.grandfather and I would like to find his parents as well as Issabella's. In the 1850 census for Mt. Morris, N.Y. they are registered with no children. He was 23 and she was 16. My gr.grandmother was born to them in 1853 in Mt. Morris and it was said there were no more children. However, I have a picture of them with a boy. Anyone with information please e-mail me and I would greatly appreciate it.

METTE posted by Debbie Cherrington on Wednesday, September 8, 1999

I am trying to find info on Rose METTE death Feb 18 1886, husband: Henry Mette, daughter Rose born same day Feb 18, 1886. Thank you.

EMERSON, PALMER posted by Karen Wagner on Friday, September 10, 1999

Searching for information on this couple: Erastus PALMER wed 24 Aug 1839 Concord Twsp., Lake Co., OH, to Harriet EMERSON.

COLWELL, HOLLY posted by John Ballard on Sunday, September 12, 1999

Addison COLWELL married Martha HOLLY on 20 Oct 1850 in Lake Co. I suspect that this is Addison Colwell, age 22 in the 1850 census of Decatur Co IN, and would be interested in any information on Colwells and Hollys in Lake.

MEDHURST posted by Derek Medhurst on Tuesday, September 14, 1999

Frederick MEDHURST, born 30 Dec 1883 in Ide Hill, Kent, England. Believed to have moved to Ohio around beginning 20th century, & family memories suggest he may have been a prison warder, but contact lost in 1920's. Has not been traced on shipping lists, nor census. May be the person of same name and DOB shown in records as dying on 10 November 1966 in Lake County Memorial West Hospital, Willoughby, Ohio, even though birthplace doesn't tie up. Was he the same person? Information wanted to add some knowledge of that family line. Many thanks to anyone who can help.

EMERSON, ISHAM, PALMER posted by Karen Wagner on Tuesday, September 14, 1999

Erastus PALMER wed Harriet EMERSON on 24 Aug 1839 Concord Township. Parents of Erastus was Cullen Grove PALMER and Matilda Elvira ISHAM. Parents of Harriet were Timothy EMERSON and mother unknown.

DARROW, FIELD, HOVEY, SWEZEY, WARNER posted by Sarah (Pullen) Gura on Tuesday, September 21, 1999

I am seeking descendants Constantine Cephas FIELD who resided for some time in Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio. Below is how he is mentioned in the "Field Genealogy". Constantine Cephas FIELD, son of Cephas and Elizabeth (Taylor) Field, b. in Phelps, NY, Feb 18, 1813. He settled in 1836 in Concord, Ohio; moved to Chardon, Ohio; thence to Painesville, Ohio were he resided, engaged in mercantile business as the firm of Field & Swezey. He died Sept 14, 1886. He m. May 3 1837, Mary Ann, daughter of Daniel and Joanna C. (HOVEY) WARNER, of Concord, Ohio. b. April 12, 1819; d. Jan 19, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Field had two daughters, Cornelia Calista Field (b. 1839) and Mary Adelia Field (b. 1845). Cornelia married Watson D. SWEZEY and Mary married John Q. DARROW.

FIELD, HOVEY, WARNER posted by Sarah (Pullen) Gura on Tuesday, September 21, 1999

I have ancestor information on Constantine Cephas FIELD (b. 1813). Mr. Field was married to Joanna C. (HOVEY) WARNER of Concord, Ohio. Below is how he is mentioned in the "Pioneer & General History of Geauga County". I am interested in corresponding with his descendants. Constantine C. FIELD was born February 18, 1813, in the township of Phelps, Ontario county, New York. He came to Concord, Geauga (now Lake) county, in the spring of 1836; removed to East Claridon in 1839 and engaged in the mercantile business. He was twice elected assessor for Claridon township; in 1850 was elected justice of the peace, and served one term. He was elected county auditor in 1856, and re-elected in 1858, 1860, and 1862. In January, 1866, he was appointed county treasurer for the unexpired term of the amented O. R. Newcomb, deceased. He removed to Painesville in the fall of 1866, and again engaged in the mercantile business. In 1870 he was elected a member of the State board of equalization for the district, comprising Ashtabula, Lake, and Geauga counties. He now resides in East Claridon, Geauga county, Ohio. Mr. Field discharged his duties in all positions with ability and integrity.

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