Queries Posted in 1997
Surnames: ANDERSON, GOODWIN
Researcher: Randy Anderson
Date Posted: January 7, 1997
Looking for any information regarding Alexandra J. ANDERSON, who moved to Dublin Township in Mercer County, Ohio with his father Jordon in or about 1843. I believe Alexandra (male) was born in Maryland in 1830. He married Minerva J. GOODWIN of Mercer Cty in 1859. Minerva, my gg grandmother, died in 1923 and is buried in Sherer Cemetary north of Mendon OH. They apparently sold the last of their land in Mercer Cty to a Mary E. Petro in 1878. I can not find any trace of what happened to Alexandra after that date. Any clues would be appreciated!
Surnames: HANBY, JOHNSON, MERCER, TERRY, ZARTMAN
Researcher: E. Johnson
Date Posted: January 9, 1997
I am interested in obtaining any information on Lewis Ambrose JOHNSON and his wife Josie ZARTMAN HANBY. Lewis Ambrose was born 20 May 1878 in Van Wert County, Ohio and died March 1966 in Van Wert. He was Superintendent of the Van Wert County Home for about 25 years and later was a Van Wert County Commissioner. I would also like to obtain information on Edward Erastus TERRY (born 23 November 1873, Van Wert County, Ohio) and his wife Edith Louisa MERCER (born 3 July 1873, Mercer County, Ohio). Edward E. TERRY was Van Wert County Sheriff during 1924 and 1925
Surnames: ELLIS, HIMMELRIGHT, ROYAL, STONER
Researcher: Elizabeth Tilton
Date posted: January 9, 1997
Henry HIMMELRIGHT married Nancy STONER about 1825 at Ohio, died 22 March 1870 at Shelby County, OH. Samuel Francis HIMMELRIGHT married Mary E. ELLIS 13 March 1834 at Montgomery Co., OH, died 22 June 1878 at Delphos, Van Wert Co., OH. William Jacob HIMMELRIGHT married Amanda ROYAL 26 December 1836 at Butler Co., OH. I am interested in any HIMMELRIGHT family in Ohio at any time. Happy to share info. Many thanks.
Surnames: BLANK, BROWN, COLEMAN, DEMOSS, HUFFMAN, MARTIN, NORTH, RUCKLOS, SKELLEY, STUCKEY, SWISHER
Researcher: Harla Rae Long
Date posted: January 11, 1997
Have the following surnames in Van Wert Co., OH - DEMOSS, BROWN, COLEMAN, RUCKLOS, SKELLEY, NORTH, SWISHER, BLANK, MARTIN and HUFFMAN. Families listed are connected through marriages to Thomas James DEMOSS who built homes in Van Wert area ca. 1812 OH m. May 5, 1835 Allen Co., OH to Susanna STUCKEY. Had farm in Ridge township Van Wert Co., OH. Am seeking information on deaths of Thomas and Susanna or others related to these families. Thank you!
Surnames: EMBERSON, EMERSON, EMMERSON
Researcher: Bettie Emerson Kain
Date posted: January 16, 1997
Researching EMBERSON, EMERSON, EMMERSON family in Licking Co., Pickaway, Muskingum, Union, Champaign, and VanWert counties, Ohio. I am particularly interested in Francis, Thomas, Sarah, and Abel EMBERSON/EMERSON. Would like to exchange information with other researchers of this family.
Surnames: BEARD, SIEGEL
Researcher: Mary Teeter
Date posted: January 17, 1997
Seeking info about BEARD family in Van Wert Co. Alonzo BEARD married Mary Ann SIEGEL. Their children were: Noah, Stephen (who was an attorney in Van Wert), Clinton, Sammie, Grace and Phoebe. Any info appreciated.
Surnames: MARKLEY
Researcher: John Markley
Date posted: January 23, 1997
I'm looking for any information on the MARKLEY surname of Van Wert Co. and their origin. Thanks, John Markley
Surnames: EDGEN, ETKINS, RENNER, RUNSER
Researcher: Therese (Renner) Koehler
Date posted: January 24, 1997
Researching John R. RUNSER who married Anna ETKINS in Van Wert in 1884. Looking for any other wives or children. Also researching Noah, Francis, Elizabeth and Eli RENNER who lived somewhere in Ohio from 1836-1840.
Surnames: ASH, KERSHNER, WAGNER
Researcher: Roger Wagner
Date posted: January 27, 1997
Seeking information of the ancestors of Mary McCoy ASH Married 23 Dec 1860 to William Henry KERSHNER. Will welcome responses from researchers with a common heritage.
Surnames: BAUSERMAN, GLASSMIRE
Researcher: Matt Adair
Date posted: January 27, 1997
Interested in exchanging information concerning the BAUSERMAN and GLASSMIRE families in Ohio. The Glassmire family settled in Ohio in the late 1700's. The earliest record I have is of an Abraham Glassmire, who was one of the original settlers of Dayton in 1795. He then moved to Shelby Co., and later to Paulding, probably passing away there. He had at least one son, also named Abraham, who lived in Crane Twp, and died of Typhoid fever. One of their daughter's, Sarah Jane Glassmire, married Abraham BAUSERMAN in 1869. Abraham was born in VanWert Co., and was the son of Eli and Mary BAUSERMAN. Eli is from Virginia, but I don't know his parentage. I have found a very large BAUSERMAN family in the Shenandoah Valley though. I would like to hear from anybody who can give any information on these two families.
Surnames: ALLISON, BOLENBAUGH
Researcher: Linda Taylor
Date posted: January 30, 1997
Seeking information on the parents of Albert W. ALLISON and Melinda Jane BOLENBAUGH. Both were born in 1861, possibly in Van Wert Co. When listed in the 1900 Census they had 3 daughters, Dora B., Mina M. and Elizibeth M. Any information on either family would be appreciated.
Surname: GRUBAUGH
Researcher: Mike Oswald
Date posted: February 7, 1997
I'm looking for any GRUBAUGH members in Van Wert and Paulding Counties (Ohio), starting about 1860. In Paulding County, I know there were some in Latty and Blue Creek Townships. Thanks.
Surnames: MOTTINGER, STEEN
Researcher: Michelle Stemen
Date posted: February 10, 1997
I am researching the MOTTINGER family and the STEEN family. Byron MOTTINGER was my great-grandfather and Lydia STEEN was my great-grandmother. If anyone has any information on these families, please, contact me. I have some information on the Mottingers but none on the Steens.
Surnames: AUBERT, CARLE, CLIVER, KLIVER
Researcher: Sandy Gesler
Date posted: February 13, 1997
Looking for the birth date and place for William AUBERT. He was born about 1796 to Phillippe and Barbary (CLIVER/KLIVER) AUBERT. He married Phebe CARLE. They had 9 children between 1826-1852. George A., Henry, Catherine, William, Clarrisa, Barbara, Jemima, Harriet and Jasper. They moved from Marion Co. to Van Wert Co. before 1852. He died in Van Wert Co., Ohio in 1854. Any Aubert cousins out there?
Surnames: PRESTON, STEPHENS, WILLIAMSON
Researcher: Ruth E. Hall
Date posted: February 19, 1997
I am researching the names of WILLIAMSON and PRESTON. Bertha May PRESTON was born Nov. 16, 1884 in Van Wert, Ohio. Her parents were Daniel Joseph PRESTON and Wilhelmina STEPHENS. She married Perry Commodore WILLIAMSON and they lived in Paulding County but I can't find a marriage license for them in either county. Would appreciate any further info on these two people. Thank you.
Surnames: DODGE, ROYCE
Researcher: Ronda Watt
Date posted: February 19, 1997
My brother is looking for information on the parents of Alpheus ROYCE b. 1794 (place unknown) who married Lydia DODGE. Alpheus and Lydia lived in Van Wert Co. My brother would appreciated any help you can give. He is not online, but his snail mail address is: David Royce, 903 E Douglas, Goshen Indiana 46526
Surnames: BOWEN, ROOP
Researcher: Margie Pearce
Date posted: February 19, 1997
I am trying to find the parents of Ruth BOWEN who was born in Van Wert Co., in 1839. She married Andrew J. ROOP in 1860. Any help would be appreciated.
Surnames: KRUGER, MASS, MOSS, OAKLEY, WOTEN
Researcher: Byron Lewis
Date posted: February 25, 1997
WOTEN Family. Looking for information on my grandfathers family. His name was Walter Daniel WOTEN born 6/10/1894 - Van Wert Cty, OH and died 4/18/1944 in Humboldt, TN. His parents were Isaac Gilruth WOTEN and Ellen Nora MOSS (or MASS). I know most of his family moved to TN and AR, but two sisters Myrtle and Flossie stayed in OH. Myrtle married someone named OAKLEY and Flossie married someone named KRUGER. I do not know if either of them had any children. Thank you for any information.
Surnames: BEARD, BOYD, BRITTSAN, KELLY, KING, KOCKS, STETTLER
Researcher: Mark Beard
Date posted: March 8, 1997
I am looking for information on my grandfather, Sylvester Philip BEARD. He was born in Van Wert, Co., OH on February 2, 1906. I have siblings listed as follows: William BEARD, Olla BEARD STETTLER, Anna BEARD BRITTSAN, Leota BEARD KING, Leona BEARD BOYD, and Elsie BEARD KOCKS. I have parents listed as Philip BEARD and Catheran KELLY. Any additional information would be appreciated
Surname: EMERSON
Researcher: Joyce Cameron
Date posted: March 8, 1997
Looking for info re: Francis, EMERSON b. 1807 KY. d. 1872 Van Wert, OH. Seeking any info regarding family.
Surnames: BELL, BOHAM, BOHEM, CLUCKY, HUFF, OREGON, PHELPS, PICKERING, RANDOLPH, SKINNER, WALTZ, WHIPPLE
Researcher: D. Stephen Pickering
Date posted: March 8, 1997
Searching for ancestors of my Father, Benjamin Jacob PICKERING Mi. Born 20 Sep 1918 in Morenci, [Lenawee] Michigan. Died Jul 1986 Maricopa, [Pinal] Arizona. My Grandfathers Parents - Silas (Jacob or Benjamin) PICKERING and Mary BOHAM or BOHEM. My Fathers Father - Jacob (Jake) PICKERING OH. Born 26 Dec 1892 in [VanWert, Lucas, Fulton] Ohio or [Lenawee] Michigan, Died Jul 1965 Wauseon, [Lucas] Ohio. My Grandmothers Parents - Edward WALTZ and (Nancy) Jane BOHAM or BOHEM My Fathers Mother - Nancy Edna (Mae) WALTZ Mi. Born 12 Jun 1895 in Berkey or Pioneer [Williams] Ohio. Died Jun 1975 Clayton, [Lenawee] Michigan. Aso married Charles RANDOLPH. My Grandmothers Children were - Ruth BELL (Father Charlie BELL) (Married Dale WHIPPLE), b.23 Aug 1913 d. Sep 1980 Adria, [Lenawee] Mi. and Edna PICKERING (Married Laurence CLUCKY) b. Mar 1915 SKINNER/PHELPS/HUFF (OREGON) Nellie PHELPS (Mother's Mother)** Orvill PHELPS (Mother's Uncle)** Charles SKINNER (Mother's Father)** Mary Blanch HUFF (Mother's Grandmother)** Wise Loring PHELPS (Mother's Grandfather)**
Surnames: RADER, RAEDER, ROEDER
Researcher: Rhonda Roederer
Date posted: March 11, 1997
I am searching for any information on John and Anna ROEDER (RAEDER) who were killed a the tornado that hit Van Wert in 1920. They were both born in their early 60s. They were the only two people in the county who were killed. According to their obits, they had an adopted son, Ernest RAEDER, who was stationed in Florida at the time. Ernest was married by 1920, but I do not have any marriage information. I would like to have any information concerning these three people. The last name has been spelled either way and has also been seen as RADER.
Surnames: HOLDEN, McMILLEN
Researcher: Jane Hodgson
Date posted: March 29, 1997
Looking for other researchers for George Washington HOLDEN who was born 1828 in Harrison County, VA (WV). He married Minerva McMILLEN in Putnam County, OH in 1850. They moved to Van Wert County, OH in 1853. George was Justice of the Peace in Van Wert County, OH in 1856. In 1866 they were living in Durbins Corner, Williams County, OH. In 1870 the family was listed in Williams County, Jefferson Twp. OH with Minerva and 7 children. I cannot find the family after the 1870 census, and would like to know where they went. The Family Bible tells us George died in 1896 but it does not say where he died. Would like to locate other Holden researchers.
Surnames: BURREL, HARDEN, JOHNSON, WHITRIGHT
Reesearcher: Jean Whitright Fazzone
Date posted: April 2, 1997
Elizabeth HARDEN b 12 Feb 1854, Adams Co. Indiana, daughter of William and Jane (BURREL)HARDEN. Elizabeth married Elias WHITRIGHT in Admas Co. and moved to Tully Twsp. Van Wert Co. Ohio. They had three sons: Dalton, Thomas and Samuel. Elias died in 1877 and Elizabeth married Leander JOHNSON in Van Wert Co in 1878. They had eight children: Leota, Rosella, Sadie, Harley, Dora, Benjamin, William and Arthur. I have more information and will be glad to share.
Surnames: CAMP, CAVETTE, DECAMP, GEETHING, KESSLER, MILLER, PRIDDY, SPRINGER, STROTHERS, WEAVER
Researcher: JoEllen Langwell
Date posted: April 6, 1997
DECAMP, SPRINGER John DECAMP - Born 1790 New York - Died 1860 Ridge Twp., Van Wert Co. Ohio - married - Hannah SPRINGER - died 17 Feb 1842 Ridge Twp, Van Wert Co. Ohio Children: ** Job b 19 Sep 1810 New York - m Lydia CAVETTE - d 9 Nov 1879 Middlepoint, Van Wert (see below) ** Stewart b 1811 ** Amiel b 1812 ** John S. b 25 Sep 1813 Middlesex Co New Jersey - m Lydia A .- d: 25 May 1890 ** Charlotte born ? ** Caroline born 21 Feb 1822 ** Orville born ? ** Mary born? ** Hannah born 1830 ** Henrietta born 1832 ** Adaline S born 1834 Job DECAMP and Lydia Ann CAVETTE's family ** John DE CAMP - born 1836 ** Mary E DE CAMP - born 1838 ** William Harrison DECAMP - born 26 Dec 1841 - died 30 Nov 1865 - married Amanda Ellen MILLER 3Oct 1865 Van Wert Co. ** Andrew E DECAMP - born 9 Jun 1842 - died 2 Oct 1910 Paulding Co. Ohio - Married Catherine GEETHING 1867 ** Joseph W DE CAMP - born 1 Dec 1844 Ridge Twp - died 16 Nov 1879 Van Wert Co - married Amanda Ellen Miller DECAMP 17 - Aug 1869 - (Widow of his brother) ** James DECAMP - born 1846 died 1850 ** Hannah C. DECAMP - born 1848 - died 1926 Van Wert Co. Ohio - married John KESSLER 1864 ** Ainsworth Newton DECAMP - born 1849 - died 1923 - married Amanda E STROTHERS 14 Dec 1872 ** Arilla Ann DECAMP - born 25 Dec 1851 Ridge Twp - died 30 Oct 1936 Van Wert Twp - married John Wesley WEAVER 31 Dec 1874 Van Wert Co. ** Thomas P. DECAMP - born 1855 died 1946 Van Wert Co. - married Rosa PRIDDY
Am looking to fill in these two families more completely. Will share info that I have.
Surname: PITSENBARGER
Researcher: Wally Garchow
Date posted:May 2, 1997
When Allen PITSENBARGER died in Darke Co., OH, 22 Oct 1920, the information on his death certificate was provided by "Rosa Mal" of Van Wert Co. "Rosa" was probably a married daughter. Does anyone have information on her, her husband, or her children?? Thanks in advance.
Surname: HILL
Researcher: Pam Jines
Date posted:May 2, 1997
I would like to correspond with anyone with information on Caroline Ireland HILL (born July 7, 1834), or her husband Harrison HILL. This couple lived in Van Wert County, following their marriage about 1855 or 1856.
Surnames: SCHMIDT, SMITH
Researcher: Pat S. Uffenorde
Date posted:May 16, 1997
Searching for Melchior SMITH (SCHMIDT) died Sept.1849 in Van Wert Co., Ohio born in Pa. Wife. Dorothea SMITH, died 27 Sept.1848 in above county. They lived in Tully Twp.
Surname: LINKHART
Researcher: Arthur Ray Linkhart
Date posted: May 21, 1997
Would like any information on John LINKHART who was born in 1823 and is listed on the 1860 Ohio Census as living in Van Wert Township, Van Wert County, Ohio. He was my grandfathers grandfather. He may have married Ann Eliza and had a son named Kirby in 1866.
Surnames: SIMPKINS, STOPHER, WALKER
Researcher: Rose Adams
Date posted:May 23, 1997
Looking for the STOPHER family! John Wesley STOPHER b. abt 1836, Knox Co. Ohio, married Margaret Jane SIMPKINS, on 5 Oct 1856 in Allen Co. Ohio. Margaret Jane SIMPKINS was born 3 Jan 1834, Knox Co. Ohio. John's father was Henry STOPHER b. abt 1812 in Pennsylvania. He married a Phebe WALKER from Virginia on on 12 Feb 1835. She was born in 1819. Hope someone can help me add to this info. Thanks, Rose Adam.
Surnames: GATRELL, REESE, WOLLET
Researcher: Dianne G. Jonas
Date posted: June 1, 1997
Wishing to find information on John C. and his wife Mary REESE. They had a son, George E. WOLLET, b. 9 Jan. 1891 in Van Wert, Ohio. They had a son George E. WOLLET, b. 9 Jan. 1891, who eventually moved to Hudson, Lenawee Co. MI. George married Mabel Elsie GATRELL in 1914, in Ohio.
Surname: FAIR
Researcher: Donald L. Kear
Date posted: June 18, 1997
Need information on John James FAIR, b. in PA, d. December 1884 in Van Wert, OH. Need maiden name and family information for wife, Mary. Need b. and bp. of my grandmother, Annie Vieta FAIR b. 1863 in OH and d. 1894. She was buried in Blue Creek Cemetery in Paulding, OH and reburied in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, OH.
Surnames: BUTTERFIELD, WATKINS>
Researcher: Adina Watkins Dyer
Date posted: June 18, 1997
Need proof of parents for Mary E. WATKINS, b. 6 Jan. 1845 in Maryland. She was married to Oscar G. BUTTERFIELD ca. 1872 and died 12 March 1891 in Lima, Allen Co., OH. I have obits, but no death record. Mary and Oscar lived in Van Wert county before moving to Allen Co. Would also like to see a photo of Mary - it might show a resemblance to other family photos I already have. Will appreciate any help. Thanks! Adina Watkins Dyer
Surnames: ABBOTT, BOWEN, DEWART, FRISINGER, GROVES, JUDAY, MATHEWS, POTTS, ROOP
Researcher: Margie Pearce
Date posted: June 18, 1997
Samuel ROOP (1816-1886) m. Margaret FRISINGER (1833-1891) on 13 Mar 1851, in Van Wert Co. The couple had 12 children born in Willshire Twp., Van Wert Co. Samuel and Margaret are buried in Willshire Cem. Samuel is the son of Fredrick & Elizabeth ABBOTT Amos ROOP m. Arvilla POTTS (b. Van Wert Co) in the mid to late 1800's. Andrew ROOP m. Ruth BOWEN of Van Wert Co. on 29 Nov 1860 and had 6 children, some of whom may have been born in Van Wert: William Jackson ROOP (1861-1863) John Wesley ROOP (b. 1863) m. Clara JUDAY Cyrus Thomas ROOP (1866-1889) Mary Eliza "May" ROOP (b. 1869) m. James DEWART Audrey ROOP (b. 1895) m. Ralph GROVES Anna Matilda "Annie" ROOP m. Ernest MATHEWS
Surname: HILL
Researcher: Pam Jines
Date posted:June 20, 1997
I am looking for information regarding Caroline Ireland HILL and her husband Harrison HILL. I believe they were married in Van Wert County, about 1855 or 1856.
Surnames: KREISCHER, KRISCHER, SCHAUDT, SCHOTT
Researcher: Cindy Kimes
Date posted:June 20, 1997
KREISCHER, 1860 - ? Looking for descendants of David KREISCHER who married Carolina Horein from St. Joseph Co., IN around 1883. A son was named Harmon and grand-daughters, Dorothea and Laura. Laura KREISCHER married Herbert SCHAUDT. The family lived in the Convoy, OH area of VanWert Co., OH
Surnames: BUTTERFIELD, WATKINS
Researcher: Adina Watkins Dyer
Date posted: June 21, 1997
BUTTERFIELD/WATKINS, 1845-1891. Need proof of parents for Mary E. WATKINS, b. 6 Jan. 1845 in Maryland. She was married to Oscar G. BUTTERFIELD ca. 1872 and died 12 March 1891 in Lima, Allen Co., OH. I have obits, but no death record. Mary and Oscar lived in Van Wert county before moving to Allen Co. Would also like to see a photo of Mary - it might show a resemblance to other family photos I already have. Will appreciate any help. Thanks!
Surnames: CHILCOAT, CHILCOTE, COUNTERMAN, DAILY, GAUSE, LEWIS, ROOP, STAHL
Researcher: Cindy Kimes
Researcher: Michael O. Brown
Date posted: June 22, 1997
Researching the following families who lived in Van Wert Co, OH-- GAUSE, DAILY, COUNTERMAN, ROOP, LEWIS, STAHL, CHILCOAT/CHILCOTE.
Surnames: SCHMUNK, TRAYLOR
Researcher: Cindy Kimes
Researcher: Larry Schmunk
Date posted: June 26, 1997
I'm looking for information about my great grandmother who lived in Van Wert around 1910 to 1920. Her name was Mary TRAYLOR. She was married to John TRAYLOR. They lived next to the canal and raised their grandson, Howard SCHMUNK after his mother died in 1919. Any and all info. would be appreciated.
Surnames: CASSEL, MILLER, RUNNION
Researcher: Jack Runnion
Date posted: July 5, 1997
Seeking the birthplace and the parents of Bertha L. CASSEL, b. Aug 31, 1881; who married John Earl RUNNION, on Jan 1, 1900 in Van Wert Co., Ohio. The marriage record listed the birthplace and parents as; Stark Co., Ohio and Jacob M. CASSEL and Elizabeth A. MILLER ,respectively. Stark Co., as well as Williams and Wayne Cos., Ohio were silent on a birth record for Bertha. Williams Co., recorded a marriage between a Jacob M. CASSEL and a Elizabeth A. MILLER on September 22, 1868 (no ages given) and the 1880 census of Ward 1, Wooster, Wayne Co., lists a J.M. CASSEL, a Minister, age 32; his wife Elisabeth,age 32; and four children; Edith V., J.M. (son), Mable B. and Ethel A. Who are these Cassels? Are the two families one and the same? Where was Bertha born and who were her parents? Perhaps one of the foregoing?
Surnames: CRIDER, LAHMAN
Researcher: Adriana Crider
Date posted: July 18, 1997
I'm looking for any information on Mary M. LAHMAN. She was b. 1856 in Knox Co. and d. 1934. She m. William (aka Doc) CRIDER. They had one son, Robert Gilbert CRIDER. She has a brother named George. Thanks!
Surnames: CHILCOTE, CLENDENNEN, JOHNS, PHILLIPS, SCHMIDT, STEMEN, VICKERS
Researcher: Robin Vickers
Date posted: August 6, 1997
CHILCOTE, CLENDENNEN, JOHNS, PHILLIPS, SCHMIDT, STEMEN, VICKERS; Am looking for info about family members from Van Wert County, Ohio. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.
Surnames: COPPER, IRWIN, JOHNSON
Researcher: Ann Gilmore
Date posted: August 6, 1997
James IRWI m. Eleanor JOHNSON, 04 Sep 1835 in Harrison County, Ohio. They moved to Van Wert County, Ohio. They had two sons: 01) Charles S. IRWIN born ca 1836; 02) Benjamin Johnson IRWIN born 22 Sep 1838 in Willshire, Van Wert, Ohio. James died prior to 1844. Does anyone have any information about the family of James IRWIN or the family of Eleanor JOHNSON? Eleanor then married George COPPER 15 May 1845 Van Wert County, Ohio. George and Eleanor moved to Crawford County, Wisconsin ca 1856. Does anyone have any information about the family of George COPPER?.
Surnames: ALLEN, BIEGE, CARPENTER, JEWETT, MOORE, MORTON, SMITH, VANKIRK, VANTESSEL, WILEY
Researcher: Dottie Wright
Date posted: August 6, 1997
Searching for information on my ggggrandfather. This is what I know about him:
1. Robert MOORE b. 1833, Ohio d: August 3, 1911, Logansport, IN - m. Eliza A. VANTESSEL m. June 6, 1854, LaPorte Co., IN
(b. September 14, 1834, LaPorte, IN, d. October 31, 1923, LaPorte, IN), 7 children
2 Milroy R. MOORE, b.December 2, 1868, Rolling Prairie, IN
d. April 14, 1928, LaPorte Co.,IN, 1 child
2 Mary A. MOORE, b.July 3, 1855, Springfield Twp, LaPorte Co., IN
d. July 20, 1940 in LaPorte Co., IN. 7 children
m. James K. SMITH, April 17, 1873, LaPorte Co., IN
(b, January 22, 1853 in Springfield Twp., LaPorte Co., IN,
d. May 27, 1920, LaPorte Co.,IN), 10 children
3 Robert M. SMITH b. February 5, 1874
3 Lottie SMITH b. September 15, 1884
3 Harry F. SMITH b. September 19, 1887
3 Cora SMITH b. April 12, 1889
3 Louis SMITH b. August 1881
3 George SMITH
3 Olive SMITH b. January 6, 1880, LaPorte Co. d. October 8, 1958 in Michigan City, IN,
m. Ernest BIEGE , March 21, 1900, b.May 28, 1877, LaPorte Co. LaPorte, Indiana
d: February 17, 1933, Galena Twp.) Father: Franklin BIEGE,
Mother: Adalaide ALLEN, 6 children:
4 Agnes Marie BIEGE b.December 14, 1900 in LaPorte Co., Indiana
d.November 11, 1962 in Michigan City, IN,
m. Devere ALLEN, June 19, 1920, LaPorte Co., IN, (b. June 16, 1899 in
Westville, IN d: April 19, 1952 in Michigan City, IN),
Father: John ALLEN Mother: Alta CARPENTER - 4 children
5 Verna Marjorie ALLEN b. April 4, 192, LaPorte, IN, 3 children Pat Kelsey (unmarried) 1 child
6 Georgia Lou MORTON, b. February 22, 1946, 1 child
*2nd Husband of Verna Marjorie ALLEN : m.George Robert MORTON, May 11, 1940,
Michigan City, IN, (b.April 12, 1920 in Michigan City,IN,
d.January 22, 1994, Michigan City,IN),
Father: Clarence MORTON, Mother: Violet JEWETT - 1 child
6 Dottie Jean MORTON b.June 11, 1941 Michigan City,IN - 3 children: ..
*3rd Husband of Verna Marjorie ALLEN: m. Frankie William VANKIRK,
January 15,1955, Michigan City, IN,
(b.March 7, 1911 in Brook, IN d.August 19, 1979, Michigan City, IN), Father: John VANKIRK,
Mother: Anna Belle WILEY 1 child
6 Frankie William VanKirk b. September 7, 1956, Michigan City, IN
5 Paul David ALLEN b. July 1, 1922 in LaPorte, IN d: October 29, 1975 in Michigan City, IN
5 Olive ALLEN b. August 15, 1924
5 Donna Marie ALLEN b.September 17, 1938, Michigan City,IN
d.August 23, 1987 in Michigan City,IN - 2 children
4 Russell BIEGE b. September 5, 1903 d: June 16, 1978
4 James Kendall BIEGE b. October 18, 1913
4 Maurice BIEGE b. August 12, 1910
4 Lowell BIEGE b. October 17, 1917
4 Hazel BIEGE b. January 6, 1906 in Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN
d: August 15, 1922, LaPorte, IN
2 Edith MOORE, b. 1862
2 Reaves MOORE, b. April 1873
2 Aaron MOORE,
2 Sadie MOORE,
2 Harry B. MOORE, b. 1859, Springfield Twp., LaPorte Co., IN,
d. November 13, 1899, LaPorte,IN - 2 children
Thank you,
Surnames: BEVINGTON, BOLTON, BROWN, HEATH, PARKER, TOMLINSON, WRIGHT
Researcher: Beverly Hyde August 6, 1997
Van Wert Co families are BROWN, BEVINGTON, HEATH, WRIGHT, & TOMLINSON from early 1800s. Mercer Co. families include above & BOLTON. Specifically looking for parents of Lewis BOLTON, b. 12 Jan 1825; m. Mary Nancy PARKER, 25 Oct 1845; d 26 Nov 1860 in Union Twp, Mercer Co.
Surnames: CLARK, HILL
Researcher: Jere S. Keefer
Date posted: August 6, 1997
Seek information on the family of Arthur HILL born in Fulton Co., PA and living at Van Wert, Van Wert Co., OH in 1980. He is the son of James Remsburg HILL and Kathryn CLARK. I am working on the Hill genealogy of Fulton Co., PA. Will swap data.
Surname: SUMMERSETT
Researcher: Colleen A. Hoghe
Date posted: August 6, 1997
SUMMERSETT, John N. born in Shepherdstown, VA. 1792, Lived in Chillicothe, OH. Some of his family moved to Allen County, Spencerville, Ohio and maybe were in the newspaper business there. Had a son named William Fletcher SUMMERSETT, b. Oct. 12, 1827, married to Leah Saum, Jan. 4, 1849. Families also lived around the Middle Point, Ohio, Allen County area.
Surnames: ABBOTT, BOWEN, FRISINGER, KEMP, POTTS, ROOP
Researcher: Margie Pearce
Date posted: August 6, 1997
I am seeking any information on the family/siblings/descendants of Fredrick ROOP (1765-1831) and Elizabeth ABBOTT (1773-1841). Elizabeth died and is buried in Senaca Co. They had 13 children, including Samuel ROOP (1816-1886) m. Margaret FRISINGER (12 children born in Van Wert Co) and Joseph ROOP (1808-1875) m. Elizabeth KEMP. One of Joseph's sons, Andrew J. ROOP (1837-1909) m. Ruth BOWEN in 1860 in Van Wert Co. Another son, Amos ROOP, m. Arvilla POTTS of Van Wert. By 1847, Joseph and Elizabeth moved to Adams Co, IN. Any help would be much appreciated and I'll be happy to share lots of ROOP details.
Surnames: ALLEN, ANDERSON, BRANDON, BREWER, LOWE, MICHAEL, ROBESON
Researcher: Tom Robeson
Date posted: August 6, 1997
Looking for info on ggrandmothers family Sarah Jane MICHAEL, d. Van Wert Co. m. Allen Pierson ROBESON on 5-14-1875 in Paulding Co. They had 2 ch. Noah Franklin ROBESON (m.Goldie May ANDERSON) and Mary Elizabeth ROBESON (m. Charles BREWER and Chester LOWE) Sarah had a son Thomas MICHAEL (buried IOOF Cemetery Convoy,OH) before she married Allen. Allen came from Darke Co.did Sarah come from same area? ALLEN was m. before to Mary Jane BRANDON. Any info would be greatly appreciateg.
Surnames: FIELDS, HARTER, SHIVELY, ZIMMERMAN
Researcher: Dorothy Shively
Date posted: August 9, 1997
I am searching for links to my family..Leronzo D. HARTER, John L. HARTER (father of Lorenzo). Charles SHIVELY married to Lena ZIMMERMAN, Christopher FIELDS ( my g.-g-grandfather..) All from Ohio.. I believe. Charles SHIVELY may have come from Germany..The Harters came from Allen and Van Wert counties. Thanks.
Surnames: HARTER, MOREMAN
Researcher: Keith Shively
Date posted:August 12, 1997
I am looking for information on Lorenzo D. HARTER. He married Martha J MOREMAN in Miami co. in 1860.. His father was John L. HARTER and mother Annie. They were long time res. of Allen and Van Wert counties.. Lorenzo is my g-grandfather and John L Harter was my g-g-grandfather..If you have any information, please email me.. Keith Shively
Surname: HOSSOM
Researcher: Mike Roberts
Date posted:August 19, 1997
Anybody in Van Wert County with the following surname: HOSSOM
Surnames: BIAM, HALTER, LAYMAN, LAYMON, LEHMAN, LEHMANN, ZIRCHER
Researcher: Audrey Hancock
Date posted:August 22, 1997
Seek anyone researching the LEHMANN/LEHMANN mar Marie Madeliene BIAM & they immigrated to Canton, Stark Co., OH, then to Shelby Co., OH. Michel had at least one brother, Nicholas LEHMANN, who mar Marie Anne BIAM, sister of Madeleine. Nicholas & Marie or their descendants are found in Seneca & Huron Cos., OH. Also, a Joseph LEHMANN, a possible cousin, who mar Susanna HALTER, also was an immigrant. A sister, Mary Magdelena LEHMANN, mar Ignatz ZIRCHER and also immigrated. All of the LEHMANN men first went to Stark Co., OH before emigrating elsewhere. All were from Alsace, France/Germany and were of the Catholic faith. The surname has been changed to various spellings as mentioned. If you think you belong to this family, I would be interested in corresponding with you.
Surname: BRINKMAN
posted by Dan McAdams
Date posted:September 3, 1997
I am looking for any information on the BRINKMAN family in Allen, Putnam , and Van Wert counties Ohio. They came from Oldenberg, Germany approx. 1854. Thanks.
Surnames: HEATH, JOHNSON
Researcher: Charles Rudy Heath II
Date posted: September 4, 1997
JOHNSON: Seeking the parents of Hannah JOHNSON who m. Edward HEATH (b. ca 1803 in ?OH/MD/VA d. 1875 in VWC) on 29 Dec 1825 at Jefferson Co OH. They moved to Harrison Co OH 1830, 1840 and were in Van WertCo OH in 1850. Is Hannah a sister of Abel JOHNSON who m. Mary HEATH (sister of Edward HEATH) on 10 May 1832 at Harrison Co OH? Write to: 6586 Fields Ertel Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241-1367
Surname: BEBB
Researcher: Wyn Evans
Date posted:September 10, 1997
Wish to trace William and Margaret BEBB. Born in Wales. Were farming in VanWert County in 1850. I have copies of letters written from there in 1850. With them were their children William, Laura, David,Marargaret,Martha,Jane.
Surnames: HULL, WILLOUGHBY
Researcher: Mike Kelly
Date posted:September 11, 1997
HULL, George Willoughby, was born June 1, 1855 in Van Wert Co, son of Jacob HULL and Nancy Ann WILLOUGHBY. He was Postmaster of Van Wert and also ran a store and worked in a sawmill.
Surname: MYERS
Researcher: Stephen Myers
Date posted: September 20, 1997
I am looking for information on the MYERS family in Van Wert OH, I live in California and am have a hard time getting information. I know that I have family still living in the area, but I am trying to go back farther them great grandparents. My grandfather is Joe MYERS if that helps. Thanks.
Surnames: GROFF, HAINES, HAYNES
Researcher: Vince Falter
Date posted: September 21, 1997
Seeking info on ancestors and descendants of Georg GROFF and wife Caroline HAINES ? HAYNES, both born about 1836 and living in Frank about 1866 after they were married. Have extensive data on one line of descendants. Will exchange info.
Surnames: DONAHOE, WHITING
Researcher: Steven Earl Whiting
Date posted: September 22, 1997
WHITING, Warren Lincoln b. May 15, 1887 in Van Wert Co. Had moved away from Ohio by 1902 with his mother at which time he enlisted in the Navy from Elma WA. Warren's mother, Hannah, is believed to have been married to Charles WHITING. Divorced Charles and later married DONAHOE. Any info appreciated.
Surnames: CROOKS, EATON
Researcher: Bev Cooper
Date posted: October 9, 1997
CROOKS, Myrtle, B. 1878, Paulding county. Parents Robert L. CROOKS and Amanda EATON, on 1900 census in Conroy, Van Wert. Mrytle married by this time. I am looking for marriage information and descendents of Myrtle CROOKS.
Surname: CULLY
Researcher: Cheri Courson
Date posted:October 13, 1997
My G-G-Grandparents: Searching for Oliver H. CULLY b. 1832 d. 1918 Lived in Van Wert Ohio before moving west and finally settling in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. Married Elvira J. (???) b. 1840 d 1914 Their children that I have are Eva CULLY, Clara B. CULLY, and Homer Green CULLY. I do have information up to present on Homer Green CULLY. I need help as I thought that Cully was a more common surname until I started this Tree that is missing some branches.
Surname: EDWARDS
Researcher: Gloria Jones Buckley
Date posted: October 13, 1997
Looking for David EDWARDS father of Mary Dorothy EDWARDS who was born in Venedocia, Ohio 9-19-1897 to David EDWARDS, imigrant of Wales.
Surname: MERICA
Researcher: Sheri Wiliams
Date posted: October 16, 1997
I am seeking information of any kind on the surname MERICA. Most of information I gathered to date centers in Indiana, however, finding more mention of the name in Van Wert County which is right across border from Indiana counties I'm researching. Also name has been linked to Champaign County. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Surnames: BAKER, GOLTON
Researcher: Debra Winchell
Date posted:October 19, 1997
I am looking for information on my great-grandparents Andrew BAKER and Margaret GOLTON. Andrew was b. July 1855 or 1857, possibly in OH or VA., m. Margaret GOLTON ca 1878, d. 1925, buried in Gobles, MI. Margaret GOLTON was born ca 1858 in OH, d. 1933, buried in Gobles, MI. In 1880 they were living in Middle Point, Washington Township, Van Wert Co. By 1900 and until 1910 they were living in Burton Township, Payne, Pauding Co. By 1920 they had moved to Kalamazoo, MI. My grandmother was born to them August 10, 1890 in Blue Creek Township, Paulding Co., OH. I've been told that the male BAKERs all tended to be large men. I've found a photo I believe to be Margaret GOLTON and the woman had Native American ancestry.
Surnames: FERRIS, HUBER, WARD
Researcher: Terry Wilson
Date posted:October 20, 1997
Looking for Charles Grandison FERRIS b 8 Jul 1827 Portage Co. OH d 1 Sep 1888 Van Wert Co., OH, Veteran of Civil War - Chaplain, 123rd OVI. S/o Charles Y. FERRIS. Charles m1 Sarah HUBER abt 1849. She b 1829 Hardin Co. OH d 1860 OH. Children: Frank b 1851, Mary b 1854, and Charles b 1858. In 1860 they just disappear, no more records. Possibly d Hardin or Crawford Co. OH. Charles rn2 Sallie WARD 5 Feb 1861 Hardin Co. OH. She b 18 Sep 1842 OH 23 Jan 1903 Van Wert Co. OH. She d/o Francis WARD and Charlotte 7). Children: Hattie, Claude, Phebe, Frederick, Newton, Ellsworth, Blanche, and Frankie all b 1862-1880. Bad News - Charles was a traveling minister obviously paid by the mile. Residences and dates are extrapolations: 1856-8 Seneca Co., 1858-9 Sandusky Co., 1859-61 Hardin Co., 1861-2 Crawford Co., 1862-4 Army, 1864-5 Logan Co., 1865-7 Defiance Co., 1867-9 Lucas Co., 1869-70 Wlliams Co., 1871-2 Fulton Co., 18730-5 Ottawa Co., 1876-7 Wood Co., and 1878 - death in Van Wert Co. Any help would be appreciated. Terry Wilson 40 S. Gamble St. Shelby, OH 44875
Surnames: FERRIS, MILLER, TOUSLEY, TOWSLEY, WILSON
Researcher: Terry Wilson
Date posted: October 20, 1997
Looking for any info on Dallas Dane WILSON. He was b. abt. 1870 in either Hendricks Co. IN (newspaper) or Van Wert Co. OH (Death Cert.) d 27 Oct 1903 in a Toledo, Lucas Co. OH hospital of lockjaw after a fall from a telephone pole. He is buried at Mt Pleasant Cemetery Richland Co. OH. Parents were Charles W./R. WILSON and Rebecca TOUSLEY/TOWSLEY. Rebecca d abt 1880 and Dallas went to live with his brother/half-brother Arthur WILSON in Shelby OH. Siblings/half-siblings of Dallas are Arthur, William, Frank, Claude, Maude m Ellsworth FERRIS, John, and May m Wesley MILLER of Van Wert. All except May lived in Richland Co. in 1903. WILSONs have other ties in Van Wert. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Terry Wilson 40 S. Gamble St. Shelby, OH 44875
Surname: ANDREWS
Researcher: Richard P. Jones
Date posted: November 6, 1997
We are trying to trace records for a person born in Van Wert County. His full name is Harry Augustus ANDREWS - b. 01/13/1883. Parents' names were (Father) William H. ANDREWS, b. 04/06/1846 (Mother) Etta Melsheimer. If you can provide any information on the ANDREWS surname or the Melsheimer surname, this will assist in our geneaolgy research.
Surnames: PARKER, WINDLE
Researcher: Bill Windle
Date posted: November 18, 1997
William J. WINDLE born Delphos, Ohio not sure which of the tri-counties. gf John Abraham WINDLE born Putnam county. m,Ina Effel PARKER.
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Surnames: FOSTER, JOHNSON, KEAR, SPANGLER, STONER, TAYLOR
Researcher: Berneta Ann Gilmore
Date posted: December 17, 1997
Would like to exchange information with descendants of Samuel
Surname: JACKSON
Researcher: Lesley R Jackson
Date posted: December 31, 1997
Dales JACKSON was my Great Grandfather, his son Charlie Lester JACKSON was born in Irondale, OH on 5 May 1889. I just started this research and can't find anything on either of them.
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