Surnames: BROWN * YARD * Submitter: Cheryl Date: 31 Dec 2000
I am looking for these people: James Brown married Dec. 25, 1883 Mary Yard, Lawrence, Ohio.
If anyone has any information on either person please email me.
Surnames: DOYLE * PRUDEN * ALLEN * HESHLEY * Submitter: Nancy Nearing Date: 30 Dec 2000
Looking for Doyles from Western Ohio in Wood County - most of those listed below are, I
believe, buried in the Mausoleum at Ft. Meig's cemetary. Any information would be welcome!
Edward Clayton Doyle,b. 1851, d. 9-8-1925 in Toledo - m. Ella (Pruden?) b. in Columbus Grove
Daniel Doyle - his brother (dates unknown)
Fred - his son b. 1892, d. 1949 m. Hazel Allen b. 1892
Bertha - his daughter m. Heshley
Surnames: RIES * DRUMHELLER * Submitter: Robert Ries Date: 29 Dec 2000
I am trying to find some info on my grandparents Otis and Bertha Ries .I recently came across by
accident in the online obituaries index of the Wood County Library. I think I found my
grandmother as date of death 1952-02-06 and underneath the name is the name of the newspaper,
Daily Sentinel Tribune.What i need is any information or a copy of the obituary, maybe I could
get some information on them.If anyone could help me it would greatly be appreciated.Drumheller
was my grandmothers maiden name.
Surnames: JONES * MALES * Submitter: Tamara Bennett Date: 27 Dec 2000
Hello, I am looking for the following records:
Dean Orville Jones (died sept 1960 in Toledo,Oh.),I am trying to find his mother's full name
Cora____? she was possibly from N. Baltimore? 2. I know her children's names (Dean Orville
Jones d.1960 Toledo; Dorthea Males d.1962 Wood County Hosp; Frank N Males b.1886 N
Baltimore, d.1978 Ottawa Hills Mem Park. She had 2 marriages; the first to ______Jones?, and
the second to Alfred Males. 1939?
Surnames: McCULLAUGH * Submitter: Helen J. Hambly Date: 22 Dec 2000
Searching for any family member of ROBERT & JANE M
McCULLOUGH/ McCULLAUGH. ROBERT was born in 1846.
His parent were: ROBERT & PHOEBE (KENAN)McCULLAUGH
On the 1900 census, they lived in Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio. ( I know that Robert & Jane
had 3 children at that time....Florence, Joseph, & Chloretta.) They are my GGGreat Aunt &
Uncle. ANY info on this family would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Surnames: RALSTON * FOWLER * STRUBLE * BOARDMAN * Submitter: Chris Fraley Date: 20 Dec 2000
Iam reposting this query with my new e-mail address. I had posted this query back in Nov of 1999.
I am researching the the Ralston, Fowler and Struble surnames from Wood county. Joseph
Ralston was born Oct. 20,1799 in Ireland. He married Sarah Jane McCormick Sept. 18,1821 in
Armstrong co. PA. They came to Wood county in 1834. Their children are James Dizert,
Rebecca, Anne and John(twins), Mary, Joseph Jr., Elisabeth, Alva, Sarah, Wilson and Mary A.
Sarah married Horace Henry Boardman in 1859. Elisabeth Married William Fowler in 1858.
William was a Marshal and Nightwatchman of Bowling Green in the 1870's. They had a daughter
Mertie who married Joseph Struble in 1884. I would love to share info with anyone researching
these families.
Surname: WESTBY * Submitter: Amanda Haft Date: 20 Dec 2000
I am looking for information on the Westby family starting with Sarah Frances born in Wood
County 1878. Can anyone tell me who her parents were? Some sources I have say they were
William Westby and Elizabeth Folk but I have found nothing to substantiate that. All answers
would be appreciated. Thank you!
Surname: ROBERTS * Submitter: Linda Meyers Date: 17 Dec 2000
Seeking information on Joseph and Susanna Roberts who were living in Wood County in
1840-1870...Susanna probably died between 1850 and 1860. They had a couple of sons, names
unknown, and daughters, Rachel, Clarissa, Almenia, Susan and Mary M.(Maria). Joseph may
have married a second time to Mary. Need to verify children and death and burial places.
Surnames: SHOE * SWAN * TYSON * WAGNER * STACKHOUSE * Submitter: Shirley (Shoe) Wineman Date: 16 Dec 2000
I'm looking for any info on the SHOE family. They lived in Wood County Ohio. David Franklin
Shoe Margaret Effie ( Tyson) Stackhouse,born abt. 1854. Thank you for any help you can give me.
Surnames: CROM * Submitter: Michael Bayer Date: Dec 2000
Looking for any information on John Crom. He had at least one child William H. Crom born 16
Jun 1867. John Crom was married to an Indian probably Cherokee.
Surnames: STAFFINGER * PIKE * THOMPSON * Submitter: Anntoni L. Thompson-Jaworski Date: 06 Dec 2000
I am looking for information pertaining to the STAFFINGER family. My grandmother Jessie Amanda (STAFFINGER)Thompson
was born in Welbridge 1900 to Fitch Herbert and Mary (Pike) STAFFINGER. There could be a different spelling to
this name but I am not sure what it would be. I would appreciate any information that anyone might know about.
I did inquire with the courthouse for my grandmother's birth certificate and they said there was none for Jessie.
Thank you in advance.
Surnames: STAFFINGER * PIKE * Submitter: Toni Jaworski Date: 18 Nov 2000
Looking for information on Jessie Amanda Staffinger(female) Born in Welbridge (Wood County) OH June 5, 1900 to
F.H. Staffinger and Mary Pike. Hopefully someone might have some kind of reference to this family.
Thank you in advance. Please send response to email address above.
Surname: DUPOY * Submitter: Saundra Williams Date: 25 Nov 2000
I am searching for additional info on Bernard Dupoy. I understand that he resided in Wood Co.,
OH. Is he buried there? If so can someone tell me his death date. He was a Reverend, had a
furniture store, & served as a mortician in Wood Co., OH according to a biography of Rev.
Bennard DuPoy. Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: BOSLER * HOKE * Submitter: Tom McAttee Date: 25 Nov 2000
I am looking for any information regarding Arlington David Bosler b: 1855 d: 1920 North
Baltimore, Wood Co. Ohio. He was married to Augusta Katherine Hoke b: Oct. 19, 1861 Ft.
Seneca Co. Ohio, d: Dec. 8 1941 North Baltimore, Wood Co. Ohio. They were married Jan. 21, 1879
Surnames: GAWLEY * SHAFFSTALL * Submitter: Melinda Date: 23 Nov 2000
Gawley - Shaffstall: I am looking for information regarding Ralph Gawley and Emma Shaffstall.
They were married 2-10-1887 in Ohio. Ralph was born in 1862 and Emma was born in 1868.
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
Surname: FARLEY * Submitter: Gracie Nero Date: 21 Nov 2000
I am the grandaughter of james Farley i am 56 years old.my grampa lived many years with a
family named goodman. i was wondering if any of those family members were still around. and if
any one had some old pictures of him.I am the daughter of helena grace farley kelvey. my mom
also died aug.1999. any one can help ill be so greatful. Thank You.
Surname: BRUEGGEMEIER * Submitter: Pat Hutchins Date: 21 Nov 2000
Looking for information on Henry F. Brueggemeier born 1891 in New Rochester, Wood Co., OH
Surname: BOICE * Submitter: Sandy Meyaard Date: 15 Nov 2000
Looking for any information on parents, siblings etc. of my grandfather Burlin Vincent Boice,
born 9/28/1882 in West Mill Grove.
Surnames: FAIR * Submitter: Jill Rodenburg Date: 16 Nov 2000
Does anyone have any information regarding the surname "FAIR" in Wood county? My great
grandfather was Isaac Fair and I cannot determine with any certainty his parents (I have some
indication that their names were Asa and Phoebe). Any information would be appreciated.
Surname: BAKER * Submitter: Shirley Baker Date: 15 Nov 2000
I am trying to locate information on William U. Baker, born in Portage Co., Ohio, March 7, 1837
and died 23 February 1900 in Wood Co. and his father, Michael Baker William came to Wood
Co. with his father in 1860 and both located in Washington Twp. We know he served in
Company I, 41st O.V.I. and was wounded in the battle of Pittsburg Landing. Any information
you can help me with on his mother's name and dates of birth, marriage, death, as well as his
father would be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: BATES * BETZ * KURTA * KORTA * Submitter: T. Kolosieke Date: 14 Nov 2000
Looking for information on Frank Betz(Bates), Franziska Korta Bates, Theresia Bates
Surnames: BENNINGTON * SPRAGUE * Submitter: Enslen Date: 13 Nov 2000
Unconfirmed source reports George S. Bennington, was buried in Wood County in Dowling in
1885. I am located north of Cincinnati and attempting to confirm if his gravesite exists and if his
wife Amanda (Sprague) Bennington or other relatives are buried in this cemetary.
Surnames: ZELLER * REESE * THURSTIN * Submitter: Valerie Date: 12 Nov 2000
I am interested in finding information on any Zeller or Zellers of the Bowling Green area of
Wood County. Nancy Reese Zellers moved there in the early 1900's with at least two of her sons:
Charles P. and Paul A Zeller. Charles appears on the 1910 census in that region with his wife
Orpha (Hollowell ?) and two small daughters: Esther and Ruth. Nancy died in June of 1923 in
Toledo while she was living in Bowling Green. Charles died in CA after his wife Orpha died.
I am looking for any information on this family. I have sent for some obits from BG Univ but
there was no listing for Nancy Reese Zellers or Orpha. I did find listings for Dora Thurstin Zeller,
the wife of Paul. Thank you.
Surnames: ELDER * MOREHOUSE * Submitter: Donna M. Wolf Date: 12 Nov 2000
Looking for information on the parents/siblings of John Elder who appears in the 1850 census for
Wood County, Liberty Township. He was married to Mary Morehouse, and his children were
Mary, Joseph, Elisabeth, Martin V., Ester C., Nancy J. and Josiah M. Elder. John was born in PA
abt. 1804 and Mary was born in Ohio arouond 1811. Any help appreciated.
Surnames: BOWEN * MILLER * ALLEN * Submitter: Jennifer S. Bunch Date: 09 Nov 2000
Searching for any Bowen(s) that lived in Wood County, Ohio. Mostly around North Baltimore,
Rudolph, Bowling Green. This would be most helpful since most of my great aunts and uncles
are no longer around to help. The Millers and the Allens both married into the family.
Surnames: ZELLER * ZELLERS * REESE * O'BRIEN * Submitter: Valerie Date: 08 Nov 2000
I need information on the Zeller family of Bowling Green, Wood Co, OH.
Nancy Zeller (REESE) lived there from abt 1903 to her death June 3, 1923. Her husband,
Melanchton (misspelled in many ways), lived there until abt 1910 when for some reason he moved
to Shelby, IN to live with his son Jake's family. Some of their children also lived there: Charles
and his wife Orpha & children, Esther and Ruth; Paul and his wife, Vie-Dora Thurstin and their
children, Robert (b.November 26, 1913) and Mary Margaret (b.March 30, 1916); Lillian, who
remained single but did move to Fort Wayne, IN to teach; Winifred who married Alexander H
O'Brien bet 1905-1909; their son Earl was committed to the Toledo State Hospital abt 1904.
1910 census: Wood, Bowling Green p. 0181 Charles P Zeller Husband W 40 Indiana
Wife Orpha 39, Ohio Daughter Esther 07, Ohio Daughter Ruth 06, Ohio
Surnames: LUTMAN * SCHIMMELL * MAPES * ROBISON * MAHAFFEY * Submitter: Steve Mahaffey Date: 07 Nov 2000
Looking for info on...Downs, Pearl Mapes Lutman d. 2-21-1986, Lutman, Betty Robison d. 7-21-1987, Lutman, Robert Leroy d. 11-3-1994
Surnames: CROGER * Submitter: Barbara Barrett Date: 05 Nov 2000
Looking for information on Henry Croger, listed on pg 341, 1860 census Wood Co. Ohio. Need
his family info to see if he's my line.
Surnames: BRESLER * RESSLER * WERNER * Submitter: Larry Werner Date: 04 Nov 2000
Looking for decendants of AMOS WERNER and LEAH BRESSLER(BRESLER) WERNER.
They resided in Portage township from about 1850 until death. Amos died in 1897 and is buried
in Jerry City cemetery. Leah died in 1906 and is buried in Portage Twp. Cemetery. Known
children were: Henry b. abt 1856, Samuel b. abt 1852, Susannah b. abt 1859, Ellen b. abt 1865
and John b. abt 1869.
Am especially interested in the PARENTS of Leah and Amos, as this is where I've hit a
roadblock. I know they originally came from Pennsylvannia, but parents names and exact places
are unknown. Also interested in Susannah and Ellen as I can not find anything on them such as married
names, etc. I can give a pretty complete line from Henry on down to today if anyone is interested. Thanks
Surnames: FREEMAN * ORWIG * Submitter: Lester Orwig Date: 04 Nov 2000
I am searching for family in Ohio that had the names Alvin and Lucy Freeman. They were
conncected with my grandfather, Ross Orwig. They were born in Ohio and moved to Kansas
City, MO. I believe they lived there until they died. This information was obtained in the 1870
census records. So, the time frame would be about 1860 to 1870.
Thanks for any help you can be.
Surnames: HEEMSOTH * BRUEN * BRUHN * Submitter: Kay Craig Date: 01 Nov 2000
Looking for information on William Herman Heemsoth and his wife and family who lived in
Wood County after 1870. Willaim Herman Heemsoth was reportedly born in Prussia circa 1841,
and his wife Bitty Bridgette Bruen (Bruhn) was born Ireland in 1846. Their first two children
were born in Ireland. Here is list of their children: Sophia (b. 1866), William (b.1868), Mary
(1871), John F. (1872), Annie (1873), Maggie (1874), Herman (1875), Dora (1879), Henry
(1879), Vena (1881) and Elizabeth (1884). Willing to share info.
Surnames: TAYLOR * NEVEL * NEWELL * Submitter: Robert Noyes Date: 27 Oct 2000
Looking for Chloe Nevel(Newell)Taylor born in Wood co., Ohio April 08, 1843. Married John
Wesley Taylor April 30, 1859 and died January 26, 1913. All in wood county.
Surnames: ROBERTS * FLICKINGER * Submitter: Linda Meyers Date: 24 Oct 2000
Seeking parents of Maria Roberts b. ca 1830 in Wood County, m. Benjamin Flickinger on 3
March 1846 in Wood County. Any help appreciated
Surnames: AVEY * HOLLOPETER * VANSTAVER * Submitter: Cathy Hellier Date: 23 Oct 2000
I am looking for information on the Avey family who lived in Cygnet, Wood Co., OH, early in
this century. My great-grandfather was Winfield Scott Avey, born 18 Feb. 1882 in West Liberty,
OH, and died 15 Oct. 1913 in Cygnet. His death certificate states that he was the son of Emma
Avey and George VanStaver. W.S. Avey was married to Olive Mae Hollopeter, and their
daughter Alberta was born in Cygnet about 1905. They were subsequently divorced. Winfield
Scott Avey was buried in Bowling Green. A.W.G. Avey provided the information on his death
certificate. Does anyone know anything about this Avey family? How was W. G. Avey related to
Emma Avey and Winfield Scott Avey?
Surnames: AVEY * HOLLOPETER * Submitter: Cathy Hellier Date: 10 Oct 2000
My great-grandfather Winfield Scott Avey died in Cygnet, Wood Co., Ohio, in 1913. A.W.G.
Avey provided the information on his death certificate. WSA was divorced by the time of his
death from Olive Mae Hollopeter Avey. They had two daughters. Does anyone know anything.
about these Aveys? How are WSA and WGA related?
Surname: SCOTT * Submitter: Paula Riggs Date: 10 Oct 2000
My gg grandfather, James Daniel Scott was believed to have lived in Bowling Green, Ohio prior
to 1878. He was born 12-25-1837. He married Elmira or Elonira M. ?? They moved to Franklin
County, Arkansas by 1879. The story goes that he had a fight with his family and broke away and
moved to Arkansas. In Arkansas he was a Coal Miner and also did some farming. He had 10
children. Anyone having a connection, please contact me.
Surnames: DERN * HYTER * Submitter: Michael Neeley Date: 10 Oct 2000
Looking for ancestors and info on William C. Dern. Conflicting research says that his father
might be Hezekiah Dern or William Dern. There is also a conflict as to whether his mother was
Susan or Margaret Hyter
Surnames: TABER * TAFT * BENTLEY * McPHERSON * BOSWORTH * POWERS * MAY * Submitter: Joyce VanBlarcum Date: 08 Oct 2000
John & Laura VanBlarcum are my husband's ancestors.
We are interested in their descendents. Their children were Austin, George, Celestia, Helen or
Ellen, Samuel, Adelia, Abrigal. John born in N.Y. died Ohio Jan 20, 1889 Laura born in
Massachusetts April 8 1811, Maiden name Powers or Bentley, died in Ohio April 20 1891.
Surnames: TYLER * WOOLEY * GEMBERLING * BAILEY * GRIFFITH * Submitter: Peggy Date: 07 Oct 2000
I recently saw some pictures of family members that were taken in Bowling Green, Oh. The
pictures were of the 'Tyler' family. My gg grandmother was Eliza Tyler and married Frank
Wooley. They moved from Ohio to Michigan in the early 1880's. I believe other Tyler family may
still have been located in Ohio. Hoping someone can help me solve the mystery of my
Tyler/Wooley families! Thanks!
Surname: HIMMELMAN * Submitter: Wendy McKnight Date: 06 Oct 2000
I'm looking for connections to Johann or John Conrad Himmelman married to Mary or Maria
Dietrich with children Charles Adolf and Christina. Anyone recognize them??
Surname: BEARD * Submitter: Wain Beard Date: 05 Oct 2000
Frank G. Beard was born in Wood County, Ohio in 1855 or 1856. Would it be possible to get a
copy of his birth certificate?
Surname: BEARD * Submitter: Theresa Date: 04 Oct 2000
Looking for SHERMAN ALEXANDER BEARD. This person was a corporal in the infantry
during the Civil War out of Ohio. I would like to know what regiment he was in. I hear he is
buried at Bellville Ridge Cemetery in Wood County, Ohio but I have no proof. Can anyone help. Thanks
Surname: TOOLE * Submitter: Doris Webber Date: 29 Sep 2000
Need info. on a John Toole or his family who Had 2 land patents for Wood Co., Ohio dated
April, 1837. Would like to contact descendants.
Surnames: TRACY * HOGSHEAD * Submitter: G Crusco Date: 27 Sep 2000
Does any one in Wood County know of the Samuel Joseph Tracy family who are buried in
Fostoria,locating there about 1874 with his wife,Arminda Hogshead (Hogsed) and children,
Sherman Weld, Laura Edna, and Carman Francis?
Surnames: JOHNSON * BOWLS * MYERS * WILSON * ARMITAGE * SLANE * HUSTON * COLE * SHANKS Submitter: Marcia Date: 26 Sep 2000
I am having a time of finding out ANYTHING about these JOHNSON's and their decendants.
Levi Johnson m. Lucy Wilson in 1851 in Wood County they had Frankie b.1872 d. 1872),
Dora (m.William Bowls. she was born.1866 d. 1930) , Ida May (b.1870 d. 1873), Perry, and a
Mrs. Ray Armitage (I do not have her first name). The MYERS, Slane and Shanks names are the
Great Grandchildren living in Wood County Ohio at the time of Lucy's death.
Surnames: McCLUSKEY * McCLOSKEY * SMITH * PHILLIPS * Submitter: Jean Fuller Date: 23 Sep 2000
Would like any information on where to search for Catholic Records for Troy Twp., Wood
county, Ohio. Looking for information on Michael McCluskey and Mary Phillips Smith, Aaron
Smith. Michael McCluskey was 90 years old in 1900 according to Census. Any information
would be appreciated. I am willing to share what I know. Thank You.
Surnames: SWINN * SWING * SWIN * SWINE * Submitter: Ramona Wiese Date: 23 Sep 2000
I an trying to find info on anybody with the last name of Swin or Swinn in wood county or Henry
county. This would be my grandmothers maiden name. I think they were 10 brothers and sisters
with names of Rollie, Al, Nell, Blanche, Mame,Beatrice etc. If any one knows of them please Email me.
Surnames: KITCHEN * BORLAND * ZIMMERMAN * CHALLEN * Submitter: Christine Sykes Date: 21 Sep 2000
Searching for family of BORLAND, KITCHEN, ZIMMERMAN: Leslie J. KITCHEN m. Mary E. BORLAND
Leslie was a former resident of Bowling Green, Oh before he passed away. He was Buried at
Plain church Cemetery. He was survived by his widow Mary E. BORLAND, of Bowling Green
and had five daughters : Viola, Ursula, Agnes, Naomi, Atta and Walter D. Leslie KITCHEN had
three brothers: Charles, Ezra, and Jedd; one sister, Mrs. George Challen (all info from L.J.K.
obit.) Alta/Atta Bearnice (Bobby) KITCHEN-ZIMMERMAN (my gr-grandmother) was born in May
1901 in Bowling Green, OH. She married Daniel Earl Zimmerman Oct. 15, 1921. She died at a
young age on Jan. 16, 1928 in Cuyahoga Co. and buried at Plain Church Cemet. Bowling
Green.OH She was a housewife and model. I have no other leads on the BORLAND/KITCHEN family
Surnames: HEPFINGER * Submitter: Norman Sutton Date: 19 Sep 2000
Information on Jacob Hepfinger, come from Badan Gr. in 1850-1860 Jacob married Eva
Margaret Koos and they had 10 children Albert, William,John, George,Jacob Jr. Fred,
Mina,Catherine, I think they were farmers around Bowling Green,Ohio
Any info would be appreciated.
Surnames: SUTTON * Submitter: Norman Sutton Date: 19 Sep 2000
I would like information on George Patrick Sutton, Born in England and married Sarah Digby in
Haskins.Ohio. George and Sarah had five boys and one girl. Robert, Frank, George Wesley,
Fredrick, William, Celina. They farmed near Tontagony,Ohio. would like to know Georges parants
names and if he had any brothers and sisters in England or any other family still their.
Surnames: RODGERS * PORTERFIELD * SPROUL * Submitter: Karen Phillips Date: 18 Sep 2000
In looking through my Rand McNally atlas, I noticed the town of North Baltimore listed in Wood
County. I am looking for a George Rodgers who was listed as being from N. Baltimore, born ca.
1820. He married a Jane Porterfield. Does anyone have any information on the town or the people involved? Thanks
Surnames: WINKLEBLACK * BICKEL * Submitter: Shirley Ciancio Date: 17 Sep 2000
I am looking for Emella Winkleblack. I do not know her birth date, just that she was born in
Toledo, Ohio, probably about 1800-1825. She married George Bickel, had a son Henry W
Bickel, 27 apr 1850, in Spencer, IA. That is all I know. I hope someone will recog. this name, I just found it. Thanks
Surnames: SAWYER * Submitter: Laurie Ross Date: 17 Sep 2000
I am looking for any Sawyer in Wood Co. Ohio. I came down THUR MAHLON to WILSON TYLER to ARTHUR H. to MY FATHER
ARTHUR F. SAWYER. They were from Portage, Toledo, and Bowling Green, Ohio.
If anything looks like your family. Also I ams lookng for a list of Cemeteries in Portage. Laurie Sawyer Ross
Surnames: DOWER * ETHELL * Submitter: Patrica Craig Johnson Date: 16 Sep 2000
Looking for info on John DOWER. Known to be living in Perrysburg, Wood Co Ohio
1860/1870, maybe earlier or later than that. Had 5 sons. One, Charles Ethell Dower, born 1860,
was in Kimble Co TX by 1888. Possible that ETHELL is a family surname.
Surnames: McBRIDE * AIKEN * Submitter: De-Vonna Clark Date: 13 Sep 2000
I am looking for information about Charles McBride d. 1880 in Wood County. He was married to
Mary Aiken d. 1911. Thanks for any help you can give.
Surnames: WHITACRE * BOITZ * Submitter: Tonya Brooks Date: 13 Sep 2000
I am looking for information about my great-grandparents, Albert Whitacre and Irene Boitz
Whitacre. Their son, Sylvanus, born 12-15-94 was my grandfather.
Surnames: OLIVER * WELLS * Submitter: Marjie Adams Date: 12 Sep 2000
I am looking for any information about JOHN OLIVER and SARA ELIZABETH WELLS, they were married April, 1838
in Portage, Ohio. They then moved to Missouri. I would like to know about their families in Ohio, and where
they came from.
Surname: COUP * Submitter: Daryl Coup Date: 10 Sep 2000
John COUP - Bloom Twp 1875 Described in HH Hardesty's "Historical Atlas of the World..." as
having SIX children, William, Sarah A, Joseph, John, Frederick and Eliza A. In a paragraph about
Joseph COUP in the same volume John is described as being the father of EIGHT children, Mary
E, William, Joseph, Sarah, John, Louisa, Frederick and Eliza. Does the descrepency indicate that
Mary E and Louisa had died by 1875? Does anyone have an interest in or knowledge of this
family? HH Hardesty describe John as Dr John Coup which is news to me but that is another query.
Surnames: BOWERS * HINES * Submitter: Mary Ann Miller Date: 09 Sep 2000
I am searching for birth records for my grandfather, Roy Cleggett BOWERS. His death
certificate lists Toledo, Ohio as his birthplace. His parents were Samuel C. Bowers and Sarah
Margaret Hines. He was born 7 April 1887. Any help would be appreciated.
I am also searching of marriage records for Samuel and Sarah. Thanks!
Surnames: LINKENSTINE * LINCONSTINE * LINKENSTEIN * Submitter: Sue Biedlingmaier Date: 03 Sep 2000
I am looking for information on the parents of Benjamin LINKENTSTINE (many spelling
variations). He married Sarah E. CARR on March 30, 1869. His children include Edward b.1870,
Nellie b. 1875, Anna b. 1876, and Lenore "Ora" b. 1885. Benjamin was born in 1848 and died in 1899.
Surnames: HARMON * CUPP * Submitter: Ann Weaver Boldt Date: 01 Sep 2000
Looking for parents of HENRY S. HARMON b Rising Sun, Wood, Oh and parents of his wife
MARY ELLEN CUPP.
Surnames: ALBERT * FREE(D) * STROUSE * Submitter: Ann Boldt Date: 01 Sep 2000
Have DANIEL R. ALBERT b 24 Feb 1797 married to ANNA MARIA FREE(D)b. 14 Oct 1804.
Their child: HENRY FREE ALBERT b 30 Apr 1839 who married SUSAN E. STROUSE.
Do you have a connection to these people?
Surnames: LEIMGRUBER * BECKFORD * Submitter: Sue C. Chavoya Date: 30 Jul 2000
Would like any family line information I can find on the family surmanes listed.
Surnames: SAWYER * NEIFER * Submitter: Glen Huffman Date: 30 Jul 2000
Am looking for data on my gr grandmother, Eliza Sawyer Neifer, particularly her birth place and
names of her parents and siblings.
Eliza Sawyer was born 2/1848 and was married in 1871 to my gr grandfather, John Neifer. They
lived in Milton Center and Weston areas until her death on 24 Apr 1922 in Weston. She is buried
in old Weston Cemetery beside her husband, John M. Neifer and John's parents. Thanks to
anyone researching this surname who can assist me. We might be related!
Surnames: FLEMING, * ZIMMERMAN * Submitter: Glen Huffman Date: 28 Jul 2000
Am looking for date of birth and location of gr grandmother Elizabeth J.Fleming. She married my
gr grandfather, Nathan Zimmerman in 1867 in Defiance, Ohio. Also looking for date of death and
burial location. She lived in Wood County part of her life as well as Linn County Kansas. It
would be great to determine also her parents'names and more about her family prior to her marriage.
Surnames: ANDERSON * COPUS * SLAUGHERBACK * Submitter: Rosemary Braun Date: 28 Jul 2000
Looking for information and descendants of John SLAUGHTERBACK b:1802 and Rachel
ANDERSON, his wife. Children:George W., mAmy J. Copus, Leah m:Wm. L. Cook, Samuel
m:(1)Mahla Ann Copus (2)Malinda E. Teller, Jacob R. m:Sarah A. Baker, Daniel, Rebeckah
m:(1)Wm. Gordon (2)John C. Rice. Rosemary Hoffman Braun
Surnames: MAAS * SPIEGEL * Submitter: Evelyn Ehlert Date: 28 Jul 2000
I am trying to find information on MAAS and SPIEGEL families. I have Mina SPIEGEL CORWIN
who married George SANDS on JULY 13 1941 in Bowling Green, OH.
Surname: PENNYBACKER * Submitter: Bonnie L.Pennybacker Date: 26 Jul 2000
I am looking for information and relatives related to my late father Raymond Lewis Pennybacker.
My father was an orphan and had 1 brother he was born in Bowling Green,Ohio. Please e-mail me
at: bpennyba@mail.ford.com with any information. Thank you very much!
Surname: ZIMMERMAN * Submitter: GW Zimmerman Date: 25 Jul 2000
Interested in William and (Isabella Householder) Zimmerman that moved to Wood Co. in 1834
from Columbiana Co or Jefferson Co.
Surnames: JACKSON * OLDHAM * PEMBER * Submitter: Bill Harrin Date: 25 Jul 2000
JACKSON, David A. b.1810, d.14 Dec 1883, m. 3 Mar 1840 to Elizabeth OLDHAM, b 11 Jan
1823, d. 23 Jan 1912. Parents of Martha (Jackson) PEMBER, b. 24 Mar 1854, Prairie Depot, OH,
d. 30 Jun 1930, Hale, MI. I Would like to find the parents of David and Elizabeth.
Note: They are buried in Bradner Cemetery.
Surnames: BROWN * DELAPHAN * WYMER * Submitter: Ila LaRue Date: 24 Jul 2000
Would like to verify burial place of Elizabeth Delaphan, widow of John Delaphan, supposed to
have died N. Baltimore, 2 Apr. 1916. Thanks for any help. Would also like obituary of David
Brown, infant son of Charles Brown and Eva Wymer Brown, d. Aug. 1929 in N. Baltimore.
Surnames: COPPLER * Submitter: Margaret Avery Date: 23 Jul 2000
I am trying to find out my father's father & mother's names and some background on them.They
were buired in weaver cemetary in North Baltimore,Ohio their last name was Coppler. Would like
info on date of death and date of marriage if some one could be of assistance I would greatly
appericate it. Am looking for any thing on my fathers parents. Thank's.
Surnames: REES * REESE * BEST * Submitter: Sue Collins URL: Her Family Tree
I am looking for the birth parents of my husband's grandmother, Helen Louise (Pinney)Perrine.
Her adoption papers have their names as Mason Zimmerman and Bernice Oberley. She was born
on March 28, 1913 with the name Helen Charlotte Zimmerman. Her Mother gave her up for
adoption in 1916 and she was adopted from the Children Home Society of Ohio in Columbus,
Ohio by Joseph B and Mabel Alice Pinney. I have traced her father to Wood Co, Ohio. I think he
was born there to Nathan and Elizabeth (Fleming) Zimmerman. If anyone is familiar with any of
these families please let me know. Grams' birth parents and the circumstances surrounding her
being given up for adoption are a major mystery in the family which we would all like to solve.
Surname: BROWN * Submitter: Linda Kay Brown Date: 20 Jul 2000
I would like to know what cemetery my dad is buried in! I know it's in Wood County,
Perrysburg. His name was Robert Daniel Brown, he was born on October 29, 1930 and died in
September (maybe the 26th or 27th) of 1968. He had been a member of the USMC and was an
Ohio State Patrolman at the time of his death. His dad was Daniel Frank Brown, his brother was
Frank, and they owned and operated Brown's Auto Service in the Perrysburg/Stony Ridge area.
he was married to Grace C. Brown and we lived on 5 Points Road. My dad died when I was 2
years old and I never saw his daughter (my half-sister) after that time-her name was Pamela Jo
Brown. I would love to have a photo of my dad's gravesite but I don't know the name of the
cemetery! His funeral may have been handled by a Holcomb Funeral Home (he was Lutheran, the
church may have been St. Mark's) and he may be buried next to his mother, Ihla Hahn Brown (she
died in March of 1966).
Surname: BALDWIN * Submitter: Nancy Baldwin Lesh Date: 20 Jul 2000
I am searching for information about Isaac J. Baldwin who settled in Hancock County. I recently
obtained his obit which mentioned he had been a pioneer of both Wood and Hancock Counties.
He was born in 1812 and the family came from Maryland. He married Elizabeth Willey from
Maryland. I am trying to find out who his father was. Any info about Baldwins in Wood County
would be appreciated.
Surnames: HILL * HEMINGER * Submitter: Cheryl Campbell Date: 19 Jul 2000
I am searching for information on my grandmother, Donna Vondale Hill or Heminger. I don't
know which is her actual last name at birth. She had a school book in which she wrote her name
both ways. Her grandmother was Sarah D. Hill of Portage. Donna Vondale was born in 1903. I
would like to know what her parents names were.
Surnames: PUGH * WARD * Submitter: NA Carter Date: 19 Jul 2000
Searching for ancestors of Martha Jane PUGH (1842-1872). Born in Wood Co, OH,
she was a teacher and married William Arthur WARD (1836-1912). Any info welcome. Thanks.
Surnames: GREINER * GRINER * Submitter: Terry Griner Date: 17 Jul 2000
I am looking for Birth information on Sylvester Griner. Father to Arthur Griner, Father to me.
Surnames:
DILTS * JOY * KRAMP * KENOWER * PLOWRIGHT * SEARS * SPRAGUE * STERNER * WHITE * Submitter: Mary Jane Adams Date: 16 Jul 2000
I am researching these Wood Co families and would like to share/compare records. William
SPRAGUE (1843-1933) with KENOWER,JOY(Nathaniel), DILTS/S(Adam) and
WHITE(Gideon). Peter KRAMP (1835-1913) with PLOWRIGHT(Henry), SEARS(Franklin) and STERNER(Harriet).
Surnames: STERLING * THOMPSON * Submitter: M. Donehue b>Date: 16 Jul 2000
I am interested in any information you may be able to provide on Lillian Olive THOMPSON who
married Joseph E.STERLING. I believe they were married in N.Baltimore, Wood CO. Ohio around 1908. Thanks.
Surnames: HARTMAN * MURPHY * Submitter: Lisa Triana Date: 15 Jul 2000
I'm searching for my family history. I know my GreatGrandparents names were
Jacob and Jenny MURPHY HARTMAN. They lived in Troy, OH and had several children.
I don't know all of the childrens names or Jake and Jenny's parents names but any help
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.
Surname: RINGLEKA * Submitter: Ron Ringleka Date: 07 Jul 2000
I am interested in tracing my roots from Wood County... My first ancesters should have arrived
cir. 1830's. Two ancesters served in the Civil War from Wood County. Any information on
settlers, wills, intestates, death, births etc.? Thank you very much for taking the time to check.
Surnames:
BOLYARD * BUCHANAN * DE FORREST * HUBBARD * METHEINY * Submitter: Gale Allen Yates Date: 05 Jul 2000
Alice Bolyard: Was the Wife of James Buchanan Bolyard of North Lewisburg. Her full name is
Alice Madalynn Metheiny-Hubbard-Bolyard. She is my great grandmother through her first marriage to Henry De Forrest
Hubbard. I am reasonably sure she and James Bolyard are buried in North Lewisburg.
Alice was born on the 8th of March 1853 most probably lived entire life in the same county.
I beleive she was native American of Cherokee decent. I would be glad to here from all who may
know anything about Alice.
Surnames: BLACK * HILL * O'LARY * O`LEARY * RONAN * Submitter: Dave Ahrns Date: 04 Jul 2000
Does anyone have any information about William and Josephine O`Lary Ronan. They lived on an
oil lease near North Baltimore from about 1890 till 1915. He died and she moved to Findlay with
her daughters Mary 1899 and Martha 1903.
Surnames: HAGENBERGER * HOCKENBERGER * STULL * Submitter: Sande Viau Date: 03 Jul 2000
Looking for info on my 2nd great grandparents Jonathan and Mary Ann Hockenberger Stull.
Surnames: MILLIGAN * SCOTT * Submitter: Mary Milligan Hillerman Date: 30 Jun 2000
Where is/was Prairie Depot located in Wood County, and which township is it in?
According to my ggrandfather's brother Edward Milligan's death certificate, he died in Prairie
Depot, OH and the informant was a Dena Scott. Could be that she was his daughter?
Surnames: * MATICE * MATTICE * Submitter: Roy Harris Date: 29 Jun 2000
Seek information on the family of Adam MATTICE (MATICE), bapt. 28 MAR 1805 in
Schoharie County, NY where, in the 1830 US census, he is married with one son over 10 years of
age and a son and daughter under 10. He was a tanner and shoemaker, went west about 1838 and
had another son born in Milton Center, Wood Co., Ohio.
Surnames:
GOODIN * HOCKENBERGER * HOLZSCHWARTZ * HUET * JIALANELLA * MAYER * LAUTZENHEISER * PARISOL * ROOSE * Submitter: Randy Thomas Date: 28 Jun 2000
I am trying to get deeper roots. I have My family surname Hockenberger traced back to 1794 John George Hockenberger.
I would like to find more info on him and his Family tree above him.
Surnames: MATTICE * Submitter: Roy Harris Date: 23 Jun 2000
Adam MATTICE, baptized 28 Mar 1805 in Schoharie Co., NY, son of Nicholas A. MATTICE
and Annatje VROOMAN. In the 1830 census of that county, Adam had 1 son over 10 years and a
son and daughter under 10 years. He moved westward and about 1838 and had a son born in
Milton Center, Wood Co., Ohio. He was a tanner and a shoemaker and may have been
accompanied by his brother William MATTICE, b. 26 Feb. 1814. If anyone has access to an index
of the 1840 or 1850 census for Wood Co., was Adam MATTICE still there? Any details on
Adam, William or other Woods county Mattices would be appreciated.
Surnames: AWE * AUE * BAKER * BECKER * BOWERS * Submitter: Jim Baker Date: 21 Jun 2000
My ggg grandfather Jacob Baker lived in Troy Township with his wife Amanda and their children
Peter Franklin, George, Emma, Jesse, William and some others as of the 1880 Census. He died in
1883 and is buried in Troy Township. I have never been able to find a link to his parents. He was
born in Germany in 1846 (probably Jacob Becker). Amanda was Amanda Becker Awe
(Aue?)before her marriage. Jacob was tied in someway to the family of Adam and Catharine
Bowers of Crawford County. (His effects were to go there if he died in the Civil War). Jacob
served in the 12th Ohio Volunteer Calvary. Does anyone have any information on any of this? Thanks.
Surname: RANDALL * Submitter: Janet Date: 20 Jun 2000
Was the Etta Alethia Randall who was born 1862 in Portage the daughter of John C. and Hannah
(Brewster) Randall? Did she marry a Dr. Drake? Desire inforamtion on this family. Thank you.
Surnames: MURPHY * WRIGHT * ZEPPERNICH * ZEPERNICK * Submitter: Danielle Merrick Date: 19 Jun 2000
Albert W. Wright was born 14 Jan 1858 probably in Seneca county, Ohio. He married Minnie
Harriet Murphy. She was born 10 May 1869 probably in Seneca county, Ohio. Her parents were
Thomas C. Murphy and Abigail Zeppernich (Zepernick). They were married 31 Dec 1864 in
Seneca county. This is where the line stops. Some Zepernick's lived in Wood county, Ohio--are
mine relatives of yours? Any help or information in appreciated. Thank you.
Surnames: GAULT * LYMAN * Submitter: Amber Gault Jaynes Date: 19 Jun 2000
I believe my great grandfather Daniel married Martha Lyman before 1900. They are listed in the
1900 Center Twp. 150 S. Main St. Bowling Green. They show a step son Thomas Lyman living
with them. I would love to contact folks from these families.
Surnames: DOUGLASS * LAKE * VAUGHN * WOOD * Submitter: Charles Douglass Date: 14 Jun 2000
My grandfather John W Douglass married Gladys Wood in northern Ohio about 1882,John was
the son of David C Douglass and Jane Vaughn, gladys was the daughter of Hiram Wood and ??
Lake IF you you would like to share info on DOUGLASS/WOOD/VAUGHN/LAKE family,s.
Surnames: BUDD * CALLIN * BOWEN * GRIM * KELLY * WALKER * Submitter: John Callin Date: 12 Jun 2000
Searching for info on the Walkers of Scotch Ridge. My G/grandmother Amanda Walker, married
John H. Callin. Her parents were William Walker and Lydia Bowen. His parents were Hiram?
Walker and Susan Unknown. Amanda had a brother who married Amy Grim, a sister Jennie who
married Wm.(Fred?) Budd, and another sister who married Oscar Kelly
Surnames: KAVANAGH * WOOD * Submitter: Henry L. Wood Date: 11 Jun 2000
What is the Wood address address for obtaining a 1918 marriage certificate. Marriage performed
in Bowling Green. Please also, the cost so I can send my remittance with the request
Surnames: ARMSTRONG, * SEIBERLING * Submitter: Marge Gish Date: 10 Jun 2000
I am looking for John G. or H. Armstrong, born 1844/45 Jefferson Co. Father Robert and
Grandfather Charles of Ireland. John came to Wood Co. from Jefferson Co. Ohio some time after
1861. Wife name Ceila (Seiberling?). Information says he was there as of 1899. Had son Siward
or Seward Armstrong. And a Grandson Lawrence Armstrong. Some of the older Armstrong
family visited him there in late 1920's or early 1930's. Thank you so much.
Surnames: JAMES * SHIREY * Submitter: Monica Jennings Date: 10 Jun 2000
I am searching for information on my gr grandfather, EDWARD EMANUEL SHIREY b 6 Jan
1867 in Emlenton, PA. Information I have shows he married MALLIE ELZENA JAMES 31 Oct
1889 in Prairie Depot / Cygnet, Wood County, OH. They later divorced. They had 2 children. My
grandfather, KARL L. SHIREY b 8 Sept 1890 in Freeport/Rising Sun, Wood County, OH and his
sister, IRENE ELIZABETH SHIREY b 13 Jun 1892 in the same place as KARL. I would love to
hear from anyone who can help. Thank you, Monica.
Surnames: VOLK * Submitter: Cynthia Volk Date: 08 Jun 2000
do you have any info about a Philip Volk, owned (I believe?) an Inn in Perrysburg, OH in late
1800s. Died leaving 13 children.
Surnames:
BATES * DEWITT * GILLESPIE * HILL * JACOBS * KALIHER * THRASHER * Submitter: Linda Lacich Date: 07 Jun 2000
Bates Family of Risingsun, Ohio. Searching for the Adam Bates and Mary Jane Hill Family. They
all settled in the Risingsun, Wood County, Ohio. Alfred Bates my Grandfather married Johanna
Bridget Kaliher(Kahigan)born in Fremont, Ohio in 1884, she married Alfred Bates in 1901 at Risingsun.
Her sister Nina married Francis Bates, Alfreds brother. Alfred and Johanna Children were:
Joseph Bates, Velma Louella Bates, Mardella Bates, Floyd Franklin Bates, Leila Mae Bates, violet
Evelyn Bates, Gayle Bates. Alfreds other Brothers and Sisters: Marie Bates, John Bates, Andrew Bates,
Samuel Bates. Interested in finding any and all descendants.
Surnames: MOREHOUSE * NOBLIT * Submitter: C. Morehouse Date: 07 Jun 2000
I am looking for my ggrandparents. All I have is: John E. Morehouse born 1864 Wood Co, Ohio. Married
Bessie (Noblit) born 1867 Crawford Co, Ohio. I would appreciate any information. Thank you.
Surnames: NEEDHAM * RUNYAN * Submitter: Helen Underwood Date: 06 Jun 2000
Seeking verification of marriage of Jesse NEEDHAM and Sarah RUNYAN, c 1816, Wood County. Is there
anyone researching these names? Does anyone know the latest update where to write for marriage records
for Wood County? You assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: STOCKING * WICKHAM * Submitter: Paula Wolek Date: 06 Jun 2000
I am looking for ancestors and descendants of William WICKHAM who m. Nancy A. and he died
in 1889 in Bowling Green, Ohio. His daughter Sarah E. WICKHAM m. Charles STOCKING in 1875 in Wood Co.
Any help would be appreciated. Paula
Surnames: MEASELL * OKULEY * Submitter: Jeanette Okuley Date: 05 Jun 2000
Seeking information on family of Judson D. MEASELL and Mary OKULEY who were living in
Pemberville, Wood County, Ohio in 1911 per newspaper article on family reunion in Henry Co.
Ohio. Mary (the daughter of Valentine OKULEY and Catherine ECK) was born 4 Aug 1872 in
Henry Co and married Judson D. MEASELL on 23 Dec 1899 in Henry Co. The article refers to
Prof. J. D. MEASELL and family as attending the OKULEY family reunion in New Bavaria, Ohio
in August 1911. Interested in any descendants and sharing of ancestors.
Surnames: COX * FUNK * Submitter: Debbie Funk Date: 03 Jun 2000
Searching for any information on this family. Noah Cox b. 9-17-1839 married a Rhoda----.
Child was Addie Elizabeth Cox b. 4-5-1880. m. 6-17-1899 (Ephraim Funk) d. 11-3-1955.
She was born, married, and died in Bowling Green. (not known if there were other children from
marriage of Noah and Rhoda)If anyone has any information that can help me in my search please contact me.
I have alot of information to share with anyone who is of decendent.
Surname: LEWMAN * Submitter: Dick Tesar Date: 02 Jun 2000
I am writing a Newsletter for the BGSH class of 1945 and trying to locate some classmates, one
of which is(was) Levonna Lewman. She also had a sister, Marvelene, who graduated in 1942.
I am trying to find ANY information regarding either one or the other - married names, children,
death record(dates), location(city) they may have moved to, any friend that might know
something about what happened to them. I would like to bring a closure to this search and
anyone that might have ANY information, I would really appreciate it.
Please email me with any lead at all. Thanks so much.
Surname: LONG * STEVENS * Submitter: Lanphear Date: 28 May 2000
LONG, Harry Augustus and sister, Nellie M. Harry was born May 17, 1884 in Middleton Twp.,
Wood Co. OH and Nellie was born in the same location in 1886. Parents are Joseph and Mary
(Stevens) Long. Am willing to share any information that I have for any further information
regarding this LONG family.
Surname: KONRAD * Submitter: Holly J. Hilfer Date: 27 May 2000
I am looking for birth and dealth records for Joseph P Konrad. I know that he died while living
on Defiance pike in Custar, Ohio. He died in October in the late 80's
Surnames:
FELLERS * BUCHANAN * FOLTZ * HEATON * HACKENBERGER * MERCER * WILLFORD * YATES * Submitter: S.L. Wells Date: 26 May 2000
Andrew FELLERS b. 1822 d. 1902 Wood Co, OH mar. 1850 Elizabeth YATES d/o William
YATES and Elizabeth BUCHANAN b. 1835 OH d. 1910 Wood Co, OH CH: Marion b. 1860
mar. ----- MERCER; Milton E. b. 1861 mar. Flora A. MERCER; Joseph Alban mar Goldie FOLTZ; Clement M. mar.
Ada HEATON;Winfield S.; Renna May mar Charles WILLFORD; Ida Dell mar. Eli Rowe HACKENBERGER.
Surnames: GROVER * Submitter: Vicki Ashton Date: 26 May 2000
Looking for info on George M Grover's parents who came here from New York. There names
are Aaron Grover and Mary A. Davis. George was born Jan 15, 1839 so I am assuming they
came to Wood County prior to that date. Any info would be helpful. Thanks.
Surnames: MILLER * SCHMUCKER * SCHMUKER * Submitter: Kevin Strattan Date: 26 May 2000
I am looking for more information on John P. Schmucker who married Mary Miller in Wayne,
OH. I found out through the I.G.I. that they were married on November 11, 1858 but whether
the Wayne stand for a village (in Wood County), a township (in Ashtabula County) or a County
(Wayne County) the record does not specify, it only says Wayne, OH. Also the I.G.I. record
spells his name as SCHMUKER rather than SCHMUCKER but this has to be the right person as I
know that he married Mary Miller and I have her genealogy going back a ways.
At any rate, if anyone can confirm for me if John lived in this Wayne, OH, or even better yet
obtain a Marriage Record (which I will pay for if one exists in 1858) that would be great!
Surnames: ECHELBARGER * FREDERICKS * TYSON * Submitter: Marjorie Stokes Date: 25 May 2000
ISO John Echelbarger: parents, siblings. Married, Barbara Tyson on Sept. 20, 1847 in Bowling
Green, Ohio. They had seven children, Margaret, John (my GGreat Grandfather) Barbara,
Christina, Nellie, Lucinda, Rueben. My GGreat Grandfather owned a farm in Wood County (Jerry
City) and is buried in the Jerry City Cemetary, with his wife Sarah Jane Fredericks. Many
decendents still live in this area. I have found many Echelbargers in this same area, and suspect
they may have been siblings of John, or children of John's children. He is in the mid to late 1800's
cencus and his marriage to Barbara Tyson but no parent names or siblings. If you have info or
can obtain same, I have info also and will share.
Surname: SHARP * Submitter: Terry Hazel Date: 23 May 2000
Looking for any information on William Westley Sharp of Cygnet and later Bowling Green. all I
know about him is that he is buried in Union Hill Cemetery. Terry
Surnames:
BATBLON * HENRY * JUDE * LINLEY * MATHEWS * McCORMAN * O'DELL * PRATT * Submitter: Patricia Kinion Date: 21 May 2000
Charles O'Dell b.1875in Praire Depot, Oh.to Hiram O'Dell and Susan Linley O'Dell
Hiram's parents Samuel O'Dell and Feebe McCorman Susan's parents Jerrod Linley and Mandy Batblon(?)
Charles married Hattie Henry b. 1874, d. 1931 in Wood Co. parents George W. Henry (1835-1911) and
Elvira Mathews(d. 1923)both buried in Sandusky Co. George Henry's parents were Zadoc Henry and Emilia Jude
Elvira Mathews Henry's parents were Lyma Mathews and Cynthy Pratt Any connections anyone?
Surnames: HAGEMYER * GERDES * Submitter: Rosemary Hagemyer Date: 15 May 2000
I am looking for a Anna Gerdes who was married to Frederick Henry Hagemyer. She previously
was married to a Baker. Fred and her had two children: Frederick Emmet and Warren. I don't
know anything more about her. Would appreciate any more info.
Surname: CHAPMAN * Submitter: Michael J. Chapman Date: 13 May 2000
I was born 1966 in findlay ohio. my mother and my sister's mother are sisters they went to school in
north baltimore i was adopted in 1966 my sister in 1965. looking for any thing that can put me in
touch with sombody who is blood related. it has been too many years would like to know who my mother is.
Surnames:
DUMMINGER * HEMMERLE * HAMLIN * ROTHGERRY * HARGRAVE * DOTZLER * Submitter: James R. Linck Date: 06 May 2000
I am looking for descendants of John and Eve/Theresa (Hemmerle/Hamlin) Dumminger who
migrated to Wood County from New York State in the 1850s. Their children included: Joseph,
Elizabeth, John (who married Margaret Rothgerry and Mary Hargrave) and Martin (who maried Anna Dotzler).
I would be happy to share information. Thanks. Jim
Surnames:
Stover Boos Anderson, Greenbaum, Maloy Submitter: Sue Date: 04 May 2000
I am researching the David and Lena (Stover) Boos family that lived in Fostoria. They had five
children, but only the two daughters Georgianna and Olive and one son George married. Since I
havent found many records relating to their life there, it was suggested I try the neighboring
counties. Is anyone familiar with this surname in the area?
Other familiar surnames to this family are Anderson, Greenbaum, Maloy, Stover
Surnames: ALLEN * FULMER * Submitter: Gene E Nowak Date: 03 May 2000
Looking for the parents of Joseph ALLEN and Laura FULMER married in Wood Co in 1866.
Surnames:
* BLAISDELL * CAMPBELL * EWING * EWINGS * MOORE * WOLFE * Submitter: Kimberly Dugan Date: 28 Apr 2000
Lillian May BLAISDELL was born 07/06/1896 in Woodside, OH, married to Harry Melvin
EWING (born with surname EWINGS, but dropped the "s" along the line) 10/09/1917 in Warren,
PA. I am looking for information on her parents: George Washington BLAISDELL (b.
08/03/18?? d. 06/16/1959 in Eldred, PA) and Harriet Ann WOLFE (d. 02/12/1943 in
Shinglehouse, PA). There were 3 siblings I know of: Burt Blaisdell (b. 11/07/1899), Carl
BLAISDELL (b. 07/17/1903), and Elsie BLAISDELL (b. 05/17/1906). Also, anything on Harry
EWING(S) or his parents: Daniel EWINGS and Bertha CAMPBELL (or Bertha Campbell MOORE?).
Surnames: BAIR * BAIRD * BEAR * DYSINGER * Submitter: Eldon E. Dysinger Date: 27 Apr 2000
Looking for information on John Dysinger and his wife Magdaline Baird, Bair, or Bear believe
buried in the Perry Center Cemetery. John believed born around 1812 and died around 1890.
Magdaline believed born about the same time as John. Believe her Father's name was Charles,
mothers name Hannah? and perhaps a brother Asa and a Mary in there some where.
Surname: FARMER * Submitter: Sally Havens Date: 3 Apr 2000
FARMERS in Wood CO. Looking for relatives of an Alfred and Hannah who came from
England apprx. 1858. Moved to Wood CO around 1860. Some of children were, Edwin or
Edward, George, Sarah E. John and Joseph. Please contact ChytownSal@aol.com Thank you, Sally
Surnames: HEUBERGER * RUDISILL * Submitter: Sandra Ransom Date: 21 Apr 2000
I am researching information about my great-grandparents, Augustus and Matilda (Rudisill)
Heuberger. They had at least 6 children (3 girls and three boys). Two sons, Emmitt (d.o.b. 1896)
and Frances (d.o.b. 1900), were born in North Baltimore, Ohio. Matilda's father may have been
involved in real estate around the Findley area.
Surname: EVITTS * Submitter: Terry Leslie Date: 21 Apr 2000
EVITTS Trying to locate information on Clara A.J. Evitts born in Wood CO in 1857. Her family
moved to North Star, MI. She married Walter S. Mills.
Surname: WINNUP * Submitter: lholtorf@nwlink.com Date: 20 Apr 2000
Winnup - Searching for any family members of the Winnup family or Wood county. Please contact me. Thanks
Surnames: SHANER * BLACKMAN * Submitter: Brad Bennett Date: 19 Apr 2000
Looking for information on a daughter born between 1893-94 whose parents are Harry Herbert
Shaner and Mary Elizabeth Blackman. I just need the daughter's first name and birthdate. Thanks.
Surname: ERSHICK * Submitter: Scott Date: 18 Apr 2000
Any information on any Ershick, past or present in or around Wood County. There is a chance of
a spelling change.
Surnames: HEMINGER * HILL * Submitter: Cheryl Campbell Date: 16 Apr 2000
I am looking for information on my Grandmother, Donna Vondale Hill. She was the
Granddaughter of Demas and Sarah Hill, longtime residents of Portage, Ohio. I would like to find
her Mother's name and why she sometimes, as a girl, went by Heminger instead of Hill. She was
born in 1903 and married to Harold D. Carpenter. Her daugther was my Mother, Natalie
Carpenter Snell. If anyone has any information, it would be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: ICKES * JEFFERS * McCOMBS * Submitter: Martie Szelog Date: 12 Apr 2000
Looking for information about Archibald McCOMBS and wife Catherine JEFFERS McCOMBS,
moved to Wood Co., abt. 1940's, from Harrison Co., OH. Some of family members moved with
them: John McCOMBS, wife Hester ICKES McCOMBS, Jacob McCOMBS, Alexander
McCOMBS. Members of United Brethren Church. Archibald and Catherine died 1874 and 1885
in Wood Co. Thanks for any help.
Surnames: BURNETT * FINGER * Submitter: Robert Fingers Date: 11 Apr 2000
I am searching for information on BURNETT,William and FINGER, Amelia. They were living in
Rising Sun, Wood County, Ohio. They had a daughter Edna M. born in Rising Sun, Ohio around
1902. Any info of these individuls will be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: HENRICKS * Submitter: Pam Null Date: 10 Apr 2000
Searching for Helen and Clarence Henricks. They lived in Wayne,Ohio or in the vicinity. They had
a little girl who died at the early age of 2, her name was Emaline Wilson Henricks(1909-1911). I
would appreciate any information. Thank You,Pam
Surnames: JENNE * LOCKWOOD * WING * Submitter: Jean Milton Date: 08 Apr 2000
Looking for information on the Wing family. My great grandparents were, Sterling N. Wing b in
1841 in Wyoming county, NY married Clara E. Jenne July 31, 1865, in Amherst Ohio, settled in
Wood County. My grandmother Rose Della Wing was born in Tontogany, and her 4 sisters Hattie,
Estell, Ella and Mary were born there. Rose married Levant Lockwood in Cleveland, April 4,
1888. Would appreciate any information on this family. Thank you.
Surnames: BROWN * DIPERT * HART * Submitter: John A. Brown Date: 08 Apr 2000
Looking for information on George Dipert, born 1821, Fairfield, OH. Married to Orphia Hart,
born 1821; died 23 Feb 1893, Wood Co., OH. Had children: Julia (born 1860, Findley, OH,
married to William Carl F Brown); Mary, Sarah, Nancy, Isabella, Jackson, William, and John
(May have joined Co. B, 21st OVI)
Surnames:
BIERLEY * BIERLY * HARMON * MAGEE * WESTERFIELD * WESTERVELDT * Submitter: Christopher Greene Date: 31 Mar 2000
Nola Magee WESTERFIELD, b 1898 Bradner OH. Dau. of John Harmon WESTERFIELD
(possibly WESTERVELDT or var.) and Ella BIERLEY (or BIERLY). Married 1928 Howard
Hageman of Lorain, OH. I am looking for names and dates for the Westerfield and Bierley
branches, and possibly Magee and Harmon, assuming these middle names come from surnames in
earlier generations.
Surnames: DERTINGER * ZIMMERMAN * Submitter: Lynn H. Zimmerman Date: 29 Mar 2000
I am Lynn H. Zimmerman, born in Fostoria, Wood Co. on the corner of Hart Ave. & Ebersole in
1942. My father was Timothy. I have gained a lot of information on the Zimmerman family but I
lack most information on my mothers father side.
My mother was Annis May Zimmerman, her father was Fred Dertinger and his father was Arnold
Dertinger. That's as much as I can find on the Dertinger side. Is there anyone who may have a
connection with this side of the family?
Surnames: INGALLS * THOMPSON * Submitter: Barbara Green Date: 26 Mar 2000
Looking for information regarding the family of John Thompson and wife Cornelia. They most likely
were born abt.1800. They had one daughter that I know of Lovenia born 1840, married William
R. Ingalls married 1859 from whence they lived in Steuben Co Indiana.
Surnames: BROWN * ROGERS * Submitter: Lila Date: 23 Mar 2000
My great great grandfather was Linas Rogers, he married Clarrisa Elizabeth Brown.
Their son, my great grandfather, Erasmus Darwin Rogers, was born in Perrysburg in 1846. He married
Rosina Douglas Sellars in 1866. I would like to know if Linas and Clarrisa were born in
Perrysburg or were they or either of them buried there. Is this a connection to your family tree.
Surnames: 22 Mar 2000
Looking for further information on James Van Gorden and his wife Phoebe Moore.
Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
Surnames: SANTMIRE * SANTMYERS * Submitter: Dan Hebert Date: 22 Mar 2000 URL: www.danhebert.com Looking for information on the
Santmire Family who lived in Wood County, Ohio. Several members are buried in the Weaver Cemetery.
Surnames: GROVE * SWANK * Submitter: Gail Bernkopf Date: 18 Mar 2000
I am trying to find the death date and location of Charles Grove, died between June 22, 1866 and
1870 in Ohio, possibly in Wood County. He was born between February 14, 1811 to 1818 in
Pennslyvania. He was married to Elizabeth A. Swank who died after him in Missouri.
Surnames:
ESKEW * HALE * >PROVO * ROSTOFER * STEIGER * SYFERS * VADAKIN * Submitter: Monica Rostofer Woodworth Date: 17 Mar 2000
Seeking info on any and all people with the surname of PROVO. My GGG Gramma was Mary
Frances Provo who married Abraham Syfers. Abt. 1870. Thanks!
Surnames: BRESLER1 * EICHELBERGER * HUNZIKER * Submitter: Ronnie J. Smith Date: 17 Mar 2000
Interested in contacting descendants or exchanging information on the Michael BRESLER family
who lived in Wood County in late 1860s and early 1870s. Family was originally from
Pennsylvania and Crawford County, OH. Michael BRESLER married Mary EICHELBERGER
in Crawford County in 1849. Their daughter Margaret married Fred HUNZIKER in early 1870s
and the family moved to Texas.
Surname: KREPS * Submitter: Donald E.Guild Date: 17 Mar 2000
Seeking information on Christain Kreps who was issued land patent 7/10/1844 in Woods County.
Surnames: BOYER * PRUDEN * TOLLES * Submitter: Corrie Hawke Date: 17 Mar 2000
I am searching for Pruden's in the Wood County area. My grandfather was Charles Edgar
Pruden, JR "Eddie", his father was Charlie Edgar Pruden, SR "Ed", and his grandfather was John
Pruden. Charlie Sr was born in Lime City. Charles Jr was born in Haskins, OH which is where
they grew up and there is still some family in the area. I am searching for any information on John
Pruden, Annabelle Tolles & Charles Sr who married Bessie Boyer (died @ 1929). He later
remarried and I'm not sure of his second wife's name.
Surnames: AIKEN * McBRIDE * SPITLER * Submitter: De-Vonna Clark Date: 16 Mar 2000
I'm looking for information about James McBRIDE and Margaret (SPITLER) McBRIDE. I have
some information on the Spitlers, but next to nothing on the McBrides. I think James' parents
were Charles McBRIDE and Mary AIKEN.
Surnames: CUTHBERTSON * Submitter: Cliff Lansdon Date: 15 Mar 2000
My great grandfther, Marcus Cuthbertson, enlisted in Co. D, 72nd reg't Ohio Infantry from
Sandusky, OH. The military records state that he was born in Wood County. Any info about his
parents and siblings would be appreciated.
Surnames: HASKINS * VANGORDER * VANGORDEN * VANGORDON * Submitter: Shirley Venrick Date: 12 Mar 2000
Looking for information on ISAAC NEWTON VAN GORDON ( also spelled VAN GORDEN &
VAN GORDER) born ca 1831 in Wood County, Ohio. He married CHRISSIA HASKINS. CHRISSIA was born ca 1834
in Ohio. Their children were: Floyd, Edson, Rolla C. Lillie A. Coy B. & Lotta A.
Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Surnames: DELAWDER * FIELDS * ROBERTS * WARD * Submitter: Mary Kay Ward Date: 12 Mar 2000
Stephen WARD born est 1790 and son's Willis and Charles moved from Gallia Co, OH to
Hancock Co, Ohio in 1829/ 1830. Willis WARD died in Hancock County, OH about 1832/1833.
Willis WARD's family and Charles WARD and wife returned to Gallia Co., Ohio, and the parents
(Stephen WARD & wife) went to Wood Co, OH. I'm trying to determine if this family was
related to my Mahlon James WARD born 1832 in Findlay, Hancock Co, OH who married there in
1861 Francis Emily ROBERTS who was born 1845 in Wyandot Co, OH. There was a Rachel
WARD b 1829 d 1911, daughter of Joseph WARD who lived in Hancock Co, OH and in Wood
Co, OH for awhile. She married 1st TUSSING ans 2nd Covage Needle CLYMER. Were these
WARD's all related? Please contact Mary Kay WARD, 1432 Yeardley Drive, Richmond, VA
23225; PH: 804-232-9338.
Surnames: ELDER * MOREHOUSE * Submitter: Nancy Elder Petersen Date: 11 Mar 2000
I would like to locate the marriage, death dates, and parents of John ELDER (b. PA) and Mary MOREHOUSE (b. OH)
who resided in Liberty Twp, Wood County OH abt. 1830-60. John ELDER is mentioned in BEERS Hist. &
Bio of Wood Co. as a pioneer of 1839. He was an assessor from 1847-60. Found all 3 sons enlisted in the Civil War.
Josiah ELDER, my g-grandfather, enlisted in 179th OHI. Joseph ELDER, enl 21st Co C OH, re-enl Co. B 4th Cav OH
Martin ELDER, killed in action, K Co. 81st Inf., buried at Marietta Nat'l Cem., GA.
Surnames: BEST * REES * REESE * Submitter: Renee Harris Date: 08 Mar 2000
Am searching for info on William Rees (REESE), b. 1810 in PA.Possibly had a first wife (Sarah?)
by whom he had Elizabeth, b. 1832 (md. Solon Packer BEST in 1853 and died in 1895 in Dunn
Co., WI); John, b. 1834. By 2nd wife, Rebecca ?, b. 1820-OH, he had George, Tabitha, Sarah, Eliza, Rebecca, William, &
Leah, all born betw.1843 & 1860. Found in 1850 and 1860 Wood Co., OH Censuses. Would
appreciate anything about this family. Thanks, Renee
Surname: HENRICKS * Submitter: Pam Null Date: 07 Mar 2000
Searching for HENRICKS living in Wayne,Ohio
Surnames: EMERSON * WOOD * Submitter: K. Wagner Date: 06 Mar 2000
James Emerson b 04 Jun 1842 probably Ohio or Michigan, and died 07 May 1922 in Sandusky,
Ohio. Death certificate lists Tim Emerson and Mary Wood as his parents.
Surnames: CARPENTER * INGALLS * Submitter: Barbara Green Date: 06 Mar 2000
I am looking for LANCE CARPENTER (FE) WHO RESIDED IN OHIO PART OF her life. she
is the mother of William R.Ingalls 3-27-1827 and died 1901 in Indiana. Lance died in Summit??? but
can not find her. She is ny ggg grandmother.
Surnames: AUGUSTINE * KLOPFENSTEIN * ROTH * Submitter: MaryAnne Roth-Brossman Date: 05 Mar 2000
I am looking for any descendants of Michael C. Roth, son of Jacob Roth/Fannie Klopfenstein who
married Cora Augustine. They had 7 children..lived in Risingsun,OH/Butte, MT/ and Devils
Lake,ND. Thank you.
Surname: LYONS * Submitter: Jon Lyons Date: 04 Mar 2000
Looking for information on my grandfather John W Lyons
Surnames: CRISS * CRIST * Submitter: Linda Criss Date: 03 Mar 2000
Need help finding this census listing for WILLIAM CRISS. Is William's wife's name Elizabeth?
1850 William, Wood Co, Perry Twp OH.
Surnames: BOLTZ * JAMISON * Submitter: Liz Boltz Date: 03 Mar 2000
Looking for Mary Ann E. Boltz Jamison. Wood County 1880 to 19??. I know that she was
mentioned in a Wood County History. This article includes information on her children as well as
her parents. Thanks for any assistance.
Surnames: FOWLER * SHAFER * Submitter: Sherry Petersen Date: 01 Mar 2000
I have a Catherine Fowler, b. 1835 place unknown, d. 1865 Clinton Co. IL.
She married a John Cahill probably 1856ish. He immigrated from IRL early 1850s.
1870 IL census states her daughter Elizabeth b. 1857 in PA.
While doing an LDS search, Catherine Fowler b. 1835 comes up . Father Benjamin Fowler b
1807. Mother Elizabeth Shaffer b 1823. She died in Portage OH.
So that is how I got to you. Any possible connections?
Surnames: JONES * TUSSINGER * WILLIAMS * WILLIAMSON * Submitter: Melissa Archibald Date: 27 Feb 2000
I am looking for any information regarding the Jones family from Wood County. I am specifically
trying to find the parents or siblings of Enos M. Jones born in Wood County. The only
information I have is that Enos married Sidney Williamson and they had the following children.
Enos Oscar Jones,Sidney, Albert, Margaret and Charles D. Enos was in the 118th Regiman in
1862 and served as a Corp. and private. Enos was born around 1830. Any information would be
greatly appreciated on this line.
Surnames: CLEMENS * GONDER * McEWEN * PALMERTON * SHAFFER * Submitter: John Gunder Date: 22 Feb 2000
Searching for ancestors of John W.CLEMENS son of Daniel CLEMENS and Hannha KIZER. What I know:
John W. CLEMENS Married Elizabeth PALMERTON had the following children: Alonzo,
Nancy J.,Married Henry McEWEN,Rosa married Frank SHAFFER, Eva E. and Lillie D. My
interest in this line is that Daniel CLEMENS daughter Elizabeth CLEMENS married David
GONDER. I am willing to share what information I have on this family.
Surnames: HOCKENBERGER * STULL * Submitter: Joyce Zeigler Date: 19 Feb 2000
I am looking for information on the family of Jonathan Stull and his wife, Mary Ann
Hockenberger. They lived in Stulltown, what is now called Jerry City, Wood County until about
1868 and moved to Johnsonville, Wayne Co. Illinios where they both died and are buried. They
had 16 children. Some of the children stayed in Wood County and some went to Wayne Co.
Illinois with them. Will be happy to exchange information on this family.
Surnames: BANDEEN * BRUNER * BURKE * WENTZ * Submitter: Donald Bruner Date: 16 Feb 2000
I am looking for the name of her father and mother, brothers, sisters, step brothers and step sisters
of Dianna Bruner, maiden name Burke, born in Helena on May 14, 1885, Wood County, Ohio.
Married Orra Bruner 9-8-1905. Some of the family settled in the Bowling Green area. Marjorie
and Leota were first names of some of her sisters. And I know one of her parents was remarried,
possible her father, and the last names of Bandeen and Wentz is part of her heritage also. Any
help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Don Bruner
Surnames: MORAN * WEBB * Submitter: Elizabeth Macdonald Date: 16 Feb 2000
In 1900 my ancestor Samuel Webb was living in Liberty Twp., Wood Co. It shows him being a
pumper in the oil field. I would like to know about the oil field there and if there are any records
of employees for that time. Also, the census record shows that there was an Anna M. Moran living with he and his family as a
servant. Would like to find someone related to her to see if they have any pictures, letters, etc.
from Samuel and Gertrude/Gertie Webb. Thank you.
Surnames: JACKSON * KOONTZ * SWEANEY * Submitter: Margaret Bowland Date: 15 Feb 2000
Looking for John Sweaney and Nancy Jane Jackson Sweaney who came to Wood Co, near New
Rochester and Pemberville, in 1848 / 1849. Came from Sandyville, Tuscawaras Co. John died
Nov 11 1887, location unknown. Children born in Wood Co. Rosan 1850, Albert 1852, John
William 1854, Benjamin Franklin 1857, Andrew 1860, Adam 1863, Henry 1864, Corey 1866.
Nancy's mothers name Koontz
Surnames: SNYDER * Submitter: Mike Rasmussen Date: 12 Feb 2000
I'm trying to find information on Casper Snyder. He is in the 1880 census as living in Perrysburg
Twp. Wife is Calestia Shipman (I believe maiden name is accurate). Children Walter, Mary, John, Sarah.
Surnames: KROETZ * VAN CAMP * Submitter: Kim Black Date: 10 Feb 2000
looking for info on kroetz or vancamp families living in luckey/troy township area 1890-1920
Surnames: CLEMENS * GOBLE * GONDER * Submitter: John Gunder Date: 10 Feb 2000
Searching for the CLEMENS family in Wood Co Oh.
What I know: Elizabeth CLEMENS Born: Married David Gonder March 1859, Elizabeth Born:
10 August 1840 not sure if whe was born in Wood Co or Seneca Co. Father Daniel CLEMENS.
Records show a Hazel CLEMENS Born Six Points Portage Twp. Wood Co.Oh. January 27 1890
Married Charles Andrew GOBLE. Hazels father listed as Laun CLEMENS ( NOT SURE OF
SPELLING OF FIRST NAME) I am willing to share information.
Surnames: SEEMAN * YOUNG * Submitter: Michael Henderson Date: 10 Feb 2000
SEEMAN/YOUNG Searching for information about the SEEMAN and YOUNG families of
Milton Center, Milton Township, Wood County, Ohio. My Grandparents were Charles Seeman
1849-1918 and wife Mary Seeman 1850-1940 buried in Milton Twp. cemetery. My Grandparents
were Henry Young 1871-1934 and wife Anna Seeman Young 1879-1905 also buried in Milton Twp. Cemetery.
Surnames: LEHMANN * SCHWECHHEIMER * Submitter: Richard08 Feb 2000
About a month ago, a kind person sent me an e-mail with information on how I could contact a
family member of the SCHWECHHEIMER Family. My great grandfather's half brother was
Gottlieb SCHWECHHEIMER of Wood County. Gottlieb and his wife had 3 children: Frank
b.1894, Mildred b.1896, and Robert b.1898. If that person could get in contact with me again, I
sure would apprecite it! I lost the first info that was sent to me.
Surname: HOOD * Submitter: Judy Hood-Yandle Date: 08 Feb 2000
James Hood recieved a Federal Land Grant in Wood County, Ohio in 1844. Looking for surname
HOOD information. Please respond if you are related to any Hood's from Wood County 1844 prior or past.
Surnames: BEECHER * Submitter: Mark K. Beecher Date: 06 Feb 2000
I am researching my great great grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Harrington Beecher, who died in Jerry
City, Ohio on February 27, 1910. She was married to Mr. Charles Nevel Beecher who was born
in England. They were married in Otto Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania in October
1888. Since my great great grandfather was in the oil drilling business they traveled around a lot.
Do you have an county or newspaper records of this lady's death and where her remains are?
Surnames: BORER * STRAIT * Submitter: Autumn Date: 06 Feb 2000
I am looking for information on Frank Leo Borer (my grandfather), son of Frank Joseph Borer,
and born Jan 15, 1906 in Risingsun, Ohio. Married LaVerne Strait Jul 26, 1926 and resided in
Lorain County. Does anyone have information on this line?
Surnames: ANKNEY * POST * Submitter: Carol Ankney Date: 05 Feb 2000
Looking for info on the adopted parents of Madonna (Ankney) Post. She died in 1936 or 1937.
Was born an Ankney, but adopted at an early age. Need info on her immediate family. She
married Harry Post. She died in Wood County.
Surname: * FIRSDON * Submitter: Don Firsdon Date: 05 Feb 2000
I am looking for all info on my surname "FIRSDON".
Surnames: * CRAWFOOT * HEDGE * LUSK * SHUE * VALANCE * Submitter: Dennis Long Date: 04 Feb 2000
I am interested in sharing information on families in the Wayne OH area 1840's
Surname: * COURTNEY * Submitter: Tim Abel Date: 02 Feb 2000
I'm trying to find the parentage of Isaac Newton Courtney, b. 1893 in Kensington, OH, m. Edna
Mae Stahl 1917 in Wayne, OH. Have tried death certificate, but no info. Does anyone have
access to the 1900 or 1910 Wood County census who could possibly help me out?
Surnames: * CHERRY * COLLIER * Submitter: Jim Collier Date: 01 Feb 2000
I am interested in obtaining any information about the family of Catherine Collier nee Grove who
lived in Wood County from about 1881 to her death in 1911. She was born in Virginia
11/22/1829 and was the widow of Aaron Collier (died England August 1865 - at the time of his
death he and Catherine lived in Riley Township, Sandusky County.) Catherine was the mother of
ten children and around 1881 was married to Peter Cherry.
Surnames: * MACKLIN * WALTERS * Submitter: Vicki Bevelhymer Ames Date: 31 Jan 2000
Trying to get information on Jonathan Walters and his wife Delilah Macklin m. 12 April 1860 in
Wood Co. had two childern 1. Almeda Moria b. 24 Aug. 1862 2. Emily no information. Vicki
Surnames: * CAREY * Submitter: Tonja Jaeger Date: 29 Jan 2000
Looking for the parents of Edward CAREY. He was born May 11, 1869 in Scotch Ridge, Ohio.
He was one of 13 children, I have the names of only 4 others--Luke, Ben, Albert b.1871, and
Jessie. He married Alma Jones in KY in 1900. Thanks for any info.
Surnames: * KIN * KINN * Submitter: Jane Irwin Date: 29 Jan 2000
Am looking for information about a Fostoria area family and or business, not sure if Wood,
Seneca, or Hancock part of Fostoria. Have been told of a Julian or Julius KIN or KINN that owned
or managed a factory or foundry in Fostoria in late 1800's or early 1900's. I apologize for the
vagueness of this query, but about all I have at present. Any ideas I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks.
Surnames: * DURBIN * SAPP * Submitter: Molly Borer Date: 26 Jan 2000
I would like to find out some information about Francis Durbin and his descendants. WHat I
know about him is that he married Suzanne Sapp and that one of his children, Thomas Durbin,
was born in Bowling Green in May of 1875. I am the great-ganddaughter of Thomas Durbin and
I would like to know any information about his father Francis, and more specifically, Francis'
father, whose name is unknown to me.
Surnames: * CAPELLE * DUNN * FLETCHER * GONYER * WARNER * Submitter: Mona Capelle Date: 26 Jan 2000
I am researching the following familys. Dunn, Capelle and Warner. E.T. Dunn was a lawyer in
Wood County and was my great great grandfather. His parents were John Rench Dunn and
Elizabeth Boolman. He was one of 11 children. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you. Mona Capelle
Surnames: * PORTER * Submitter: Jeff Smith Date: 24 Jan 2000
I'm looking for info. on Van Ransom Porter from the 1800's
Surname: * ADAMS * Submitter: Nancy Fisher Date: 24 Jan 2000
I need to know if JOSEPH HIGGINS ADAMS is an ancestor of mine. He was a junior at Oberlin
College the year he died, 1876. His family lived in Perrysburg, OH. For health reasons, Joseph
traveled to Florida to try to regain recuperate. He died in Sorrento, FL, May 8, 1876. He is
buried in Seminole Cemetery. Can you please try to locate some info. on his family from
Perrysburg? My Joseph Adams was born in England. His parents, Joseph and Sophia immigrated
to the USA 1872-1874 and were said to have lived near Oberlin. I do now know if the Joseph H.
Adams is the same Joseph I am searching for. Thank you.
Surname: * ARMITAGE * Submitter: Pam McQuillin Date: 21 Jan 2000
Looking for ancestors of LeRoy Armitage,born to William Armitage and Elizabeth Heoaglaud in the
year 1875.In Wood County, Ohio
Surnames:
* BARTON * DECKER * ERVIN * IRVEN * LANE * PENNINGTON * WILLIAMS * Submitter: Faith Myers Date: 20 Jan 2000
Researching family of Ellis Leslie WILLIAMS, b. May 1852, Falls Twp., Wyoming Co., PA., md
Jan 29, 1878, Weston, Ohio, to Harriet E. BARTON ERVEN(IRVEN)b. 1843, Millersburg,
Homes Co., Ohio. Ellis had other relatives possibily in area about 1849--DECKER,WILLIAMS,
LANE,PENNINGTON, who were in Wood County a short time and returned to Wyoming Co.,
PA., would like leads on these relatives. Also,would like parents of George Ervin, first husband of
Harriet BARTON, and information on their two children, James, b. 1872 at Weston, and Ivy b.
1875. Ellis and Harriet Williams had two sons, Howard F. and Samuel J. WILLIAMS; have
Howard's family, would like to get family of Samuel Jackson Williams. Thanks
Surnames: * DENNIS * Submitter: D. Wright Date: 18 Jan 2000
I am looking for information on Samuel Dennis, his wife was Matilda ( I believe this is right). I
am looking for someone who might have info on him or this family.
Surnames:
* CAVENAGH * CAVENAUGH * GOETZ * NORDHOFF * NORDOFF * NOTTOFF * SLOTMAN * SCHLOTMAN * SCHLOTTMANN * WALLEN * WALIN * WALLING * Submitter: Beverly Wallen Williams Date: 17 Jan 2000
CAVENAGH. WALLEN NORDHOF SCHLATTMANN GOETZ Lawrence and Anna Cavenagh sold land in Wood Cty., Perryburg, Ohio,
March 18,1828, to Elias Wallen. Searching for information regarding the CAVENAGHs and WALLENs/WALLING/WALLIN/WALIN/WALLON
and etc. Also seeking information on the NORDHOFF family. Frank and Catherine NUTTOFF/NORDHOFF were in the USA Abt. 1835.
Seeking the names and location of their 3 sons. The Henry and Catherine SCHLOTMAN/SLOTMAN family arrived in the US abt 1854.
I am seeking the names of their descendents. Thank you.
Surname: * BEARD * Submitter: Roisin Beard Lindsay Date: 13 Jan 2000
I am looking for any information on Frank Guy Beard. I believe he was born on November 28,
1854 in Wood County, Ohio and had nine children. One of the children, John Ira Beard was my
grand father. He was born on 7/1/1897. His other siblings were Charles W. Beard 9/22/1885,
Lulu May Beard 7/28/1887, Joshiah Dilley Beard 9/1/1889, Frank Guy Beard 9/17/1891
Robert H. Beard 3/29/1894, Mary Alice Beard 7/26/1899, Clara Katherine Beard 2/20/1903
Julia Lenora Beard 4/8/1907, I don't know where they are, if they had children or if there children have had children.
If you can help I would really appreciate it.
Surnames: * ADAMS * Submitter: Nancy Fisher Date: 13 Jan 2000
I am investigating whether JOSEPH HIGGINS ADAMS belongs on my family tree. The following information is
provided in hopes someone can assist me. Joseph ADAMS was a student (junior) at Oberlin College when
he died in Sorrento, Florida on May 8, 1876 (health reasons). He was 22 years of age at the time of his death.
My Joseph ADAMS was born in England. His parents, Joseph and Sophia were here in 1874. They were said to
have resided in or around Oberlin, Ohio. I cannot find death records, obits, etc., therefore, I do not
know if the two Joseph Adams' are one in the same, or two completely different people. If anyone can assist
with this or at least lead me to reliable resources, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks.
Surnames: * GINGERY * WONDERLY * Submitter: Emily Jordan Date: 11 Jan 2000
William WONDERLY was residing in Weston, Wood Co, Ohio, for the 1840 census. His wife
Mary/Molly was alive. In 1845 William married Rebecca Gingery in Seneca Co., OH. When and
where did Mary/Molly Wonderly die? Where is she buried?
Surnames:
* BULLINGER * DOLWICK * EGGERT * FLORIAN * GOODEMAN * JOHNS * LEHMANN * MILLER * WAGNER * Submitter:Joanie Thorburn Date: 11 Jan 2000
I am interested in the ancestors or descendants of the LEHMANN family, mostly of Rising Sun.
The families include: Leodegar and Barbara LEHMANN and their 11 children. Joseph and Mary FLORIAN and their 19 children.
Adam and Mary LEHMANN and their 6 children. Andrew and Anna LEHMANN and their 11 children.
Katherine and Simon GOODEMAN and their 3 children. John J and Lilly LEHMANN and their 4 children.
Francis and Ann LEHMANN and their 6 children. Other surnames associated include STAUB, BULLINGER, MILLER, WEIBEL, GOODEMAN,
FRY, BACH, STRASEL, HUFF, MORRISON, JOHNS, WAGNER, MUNDWEILER, EGGERT, BEACH, MCKENZIE, CORTA, MARTIN, DOLWICK, SEIMET, and CLARK.
Surnames: * JEFFERS * TOMPKINS * WARD * Submitter: Lynne Graham Date: 09 Jan 2000
Seeking information on: Joseph Jeffers and Elizabeth McCombs c. 1830-1870's Charlotte Jeffers and Ira Ward c. 1830-1920
Elizabeth Ward and Charlie Tompkins c. 1850-1916 All were in Wood County OH during this time period then moved on to
Iowa, Nebraska and MO. Any help appreciated
Surnames: * CARR * LINCONSTINE * THOMPSON * Submitter: Sue A. Biedlingmaier Date: 08 Jan 2000
I am looking for information on Alvah Thompson who married Rachel P. Loomis on January 12,1869 in Wood County Ohio.
Where he was born, parents, or where he was from. Any information would be helpful. Thanks.
Surnames: * HUFF * HOOD * MARTIN * McQUILLIN * POTES * SINDEL * Submitter: Sheila Chonko Date: 08 Jan 2000
Am seeking information on Margaret Jane Potes (b.1851 Fulton County, Ohio, d. 23 May 1905), wife of George Potes
(b. 1854/5, d.?)both of Fulton County, Ohio. Margaret Jane Martin m. Edward McQuillin 1866 and was divorced Oct. 1873.
Edward left without a trace. 1880 Cenusus finds Etta living with her mother and step-father George and
Margaret Jane Potes in Clinton Twp., Wood Co. Found 1890 in Milton Twp., OH. Total of 3 children from marriage to
Edward McQuillin. Hattie Linette McQuillin Sindel (b.1868) and Frank W. McQuillin (b. 1872 Fulton Co.) reared
by Aunts/uncles on paternal side. Hattie Linette is my ggrandmother. Are seeking whatever infomation possible
concerning Margaret Jane, George, and Etta's life in Wood county or at any other time/location. Any information
appreciated.. especially after 1873 McQuillin divorce proceedings. Margaret Jane Martin McQuillin Hood Potes
is full legal name of my gg grandmother.
Surnames: * CRISS * CRIST * Submitter: Linda Criss Date: 07 Jan 2000
Looking for the CRISS/CRIST Family of Wood Co., Ohio. William b. 1819 and Elizabeth b.
1829. Also have a list of their children born in OH/VA/WV. Please contact me if you know of
this Family. Thank you!
Surnames: * BOYER * PRUDEN * Submitter: Paul Pruden Date: 05 Jan 2000
I am looking for information on a Charles Edgar Pruden Sr., he married Bessie Belle Boyer, she
died around 1929/30. Their children were Anna, Charles Edgar Jr., Myron, and Harold.
Surnames: * BROWN * YARD * Submitter: Cheryl Date: 31 Dec 2000
I am looking for these people: James Brown married Dec. 25, 1883 Mary Yard, Lawrence, Ohio
If anyone has any information on either person please email me.
Surnames: * ALLEN * DOYLE * HESHLEY * PRUDEN * Submitter: Nancy Nearing Date: 30 Dec 2000
Looking for Doyles from Western Ohio in Wood County - most of those listed below are, I
believe, buried in the Mausoleum at Ft. Meig's cemetary. Any information would be welcome!
Edward Clayton Doyle,b. 1851, d. 9-8-1925 in Toledo - m. Ella (Pruden?) b. in Columbus Grove
Daniel Doyle - his brother (dates unknown)
Fred - his son b. 1892, d. 1949 m. Hazel Allen b. 1892. Bertha - his daughter m. Heshley
Surnames: * DRUMHELLER * RIES * Submitter: Robert Ries Date: 29 Dec 2000
I am trying to find some info on my grandparents Otis and Bertha Ries .I recently came across by
accident in the online obituaries index of the Wood County Library. I think I found my
grandmother as date of death 1952-02-06 and underneath the name is the name of the newspaper,
Daily Sentinel Tribune.What i need is any information or a copy of the obituary, maybe I could
get some information on them. If anyone could help me it would greatly be appreciated.Drumheller
was my grandmothers maiden name.
Surnames: JONES * MALES * Submitter: Tamara Bennett Date: 27 Dec 2000
Hello, I am looking for the following records:
Dean Orville Jones (died sept 1960 in Toledo,Oh.),I am trying to find his mother's full name
Cora____? she was possibly from N. Baltimore? 2. I know her children's names (Dean Orville
Jones d.1960 Toledo; Dorthea Males d.1962 Wood County Hosp; Frank N Males b.1886 N
Baltimore, d.1978 Ottawa Hills Mem Park. She had 2 marriages; the first to ______Jones?, and
the second to Alfred Males. 1939?
Surnames: LEHMANN * SCHWECHHEIMER * Submitter: Richard Lehmann Date: 24 Dec 2000
Looking for information on my great grandfather, Thomas LEHMANN's, half brother Gottlieb
SCHWECHHEIMER. Gotlieb was born in Germany and came to Wood County with Thomas
LEHMANN. There Gotlieb married Amelia ???. Their children were Frank b. 1894, Mildred b.
1896, Robert b. 1898. Also searching for information on Christoph LEHMANN and brother Thomas LEHMANN. Both
brotherS immigrated to Wood County from Germany in the 1800's. Christoph ran a sucessful meat
business in Bowling Green and Thomas was farmer in Webster Township. Would appreciate any
information on these individuals. Looking for any information on these family members.
Surnames: McCULLAUGH * McCULLOUGH * Submitter: Helen J. Hambly Date: 22 Dec 2000
Searching for any family member of ROBERT & JANE M McCULLOUGH / McCULLAUGH. ROBERT was born in 1846.
His parent were: ROBERT & PHOEBE (KENAN) McCULLAUGH On the 1900 census , they lived in Grand Rapids,
Wood Co., Ohio. ( I know that Robert & Jane had 3 children at that time....Florence , Joseph, & Chloretta.)
They are my GGGreat Aunt & Uncle. ANY info on this family would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you, Helen J. (McCullaugh) Hambly
Surnames: BOARDMAN * FOWLER * RALSTON * STRUBLE * Submitter: Chris Fraley Date: 20 Dec 2000
I am reposting this query with my new e-mail address. I had posted this query back in Nov of 1999.
I am researching the the Ralston, Fowler and Struble surnames from Wood county. Joseph
Ralston was born Oct. 20,1799 in Ireland. He married Sarah Jane McCormick Sept. 18,1821 in
Armstrong co. PA. They came to Wood county in 1834. Their children are James Dizert,
Rebecca, Anne and John(twins), Mary, Joseph Jr., Elisabeth, Alva, Sarah, Wilson and Mary A.
Sarah married Horace Henry Boardman in 1859. Elisabeth Married William Fowler in 1858.
William was a Marshal and Nightwatchman of Bowling Green in the 1870's. They had a daughter
Mertie who married Joseph Struble in 1884. I would love to share info with anyone researching these families.
Surnames: WESTBY * Submitter: Amanda Haft Date: 20 Dec 2000
I am looking for information on the Westby family starting with Sarah Frances born in Wood
County 1878. Can anyone tell me who her parents were? Some sources I have say they were
William Westby and Elizabeth Folk but I have found nothing to substantiate that. All answers would be appreciated. Thank you!
Surname: ROBERTS * Submitter: Linda Meyers Date: 17 Dec 2000
Seeking information on Joseph and Susanna Roberts who were living in Wood County in
1840-1870...Susanna probably died between 1850 and 1860. They had a couple of sons, names
unknown, and daughters, Rachel, Clarissa, Almenia, Susan and Mary M.(Maria). Joseph may
have married a second time to Mary. Need to verify children and death and burial places.
Surnames: * SHOE * STACKHOUSE * SWAN * TYSON * WAGNER * Submitter: Shirley (Shoe) Wineman Date: 16 Dec 2000
I'm looking for any info on the SHOE family they lived in Wood County Ohio. David Franklin Shoe and
Margaret Effie ( Tyson) Stackhouse, born abt. 1854. Thank you for any help you can give me.
Surnames: * CROM * Submitter: Michael Bayer Date: 15 Dec 2000
Looking for any information on John Crom. He had at least one child William H. Crom born 16
Jun 1867. John Crom was married to a Indian probably Cherokee.
Surnames: * DUPOY * Submitter: Saundra Williams Date: 25 Nov 2000
I am searching for additional info on Bernard Dupoy. I understand that he resided in Wood Co.,
OH. Is he buried there? If so can someone tell me his death date. He was a Reverend, had a
furniture store, & served as a mortician in Wood Co., OH according to a biography of Rev.
Bennard DuPoy. Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: * BOSLER * HOKE * Submitter: Tom McAttee Date: 25 Nov 2000
I am looking for any information regarding Arlington David Bosler b: 1855 d: 1920 North
Baltimore, Wood Co. Ohio. He was married to Augusta Katherine Hoke b: Oct. 19, 1861 Ft.
Seneca Co. Ohio, d: Dec. 8 1941 North Baltimore, Wood Co. Ohio. They were married Jan. 21,1879.
Surnames: * GAWLEY * SHAFFSTALL * Submitter: Melinda Date: 23 Nov 2000
Gawley - Shaffstall: I am looking for information regarding Ralph Gawley and Emma Shaffstall.
They were married 2-10-1887 in Ohio. Ralph was born in 1862 and Emma was born in 1868.
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
Surnames: * FARLEY * GOODMAN * Submitter: Gracie Nero Date: 21 Nov 2000
I am the grandaughter of james Farley i am 56 years old. my grampa lived many years with a
family named goodman. i was wondering if any of those family members were still around. and if
any one had some old pictures of him. I am the daughter of helena grace farley kelvey. my mom
also died aug.1999. any one can help ill be so greatful. Thank you.
Surname: * BRUEGGEMEIER * Submitter: Pat Hutchins Date: 21 Nov 2000
Looking for information on Henry F. Brueggemeier born 1891 in New Rochester, Wood Co., OH
Surnames: * PIKE * STAFFINGER * Submitter: Toni Jaworski Date: 18 Nov 2000
Looking for information on my grandmother Jessie Amanda (Staffinger) Thompson born in Welbridge (Wood County)
OH June 5, 1900 to F.H. Staffinger and Mary Pike. I did inquire with the
courthouse for my grandmother's birth certificate and they said there was none for Jessie.
Hopefully someone might have some kind of reference to this family.
Thank you in advance. Please send response to email address.
Surname: * FAIR * Submitter: Jill Rodenburg Date: 16 Nov 2000
Does anyone have any information regarding the surname "FAIR" in Wood county? My great
grandfather was Isaac Fair and I cannot determine with any certainty his parents (I have some
indication that their names were Asa and Phoebe). Any information would be appreciated.
Surname: * BOICE * Submitter: Sandy Meyaard Date: 15 Nov 2000
Looking for any information on parents, siblings etc. of my grandfather Burlin Vincent Boice,
born 9/28/1882 in West Mill Grove.
Surname: * BAKER * Submitter: Shirley Baker Date: 15 Nov 2000
I am trying to locate information on William U. Baker, born in Portage Co., Ohio, March 7, 1837
and died 23 February 1900 in Wood Co. and his father, Michael Baker William came to Wood
Co. with his father in 1860 and both located in Washington Twp. We know he served in
Company I, 41st O.V.I. and was wounded in the battle of Pittsburg Landing. Any information
you can help me with on his mother's name and dates of birth, marriage, death, as well as his
father would be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: * BATES * BETZ * KORTA * KURTA * Submitter: T. Kolosieke Date: 14 Nov 2000
Looking for information on Frank Betz (Bates), Franziska Korta Bates, Theresia Bates.
Surnames: * BENNINGTON * SPRAGUE * Submitter: Enslen Date: 13 Nov 2000
Unconfirmed source reports George S. Bennington, was buried in Wood County in Dowling in
1885. I am located north of Cincinnati and attempting to confirm if his gravesite exists and if his
wife Amanda (Sprague) Bennington or other relatives are buried in this cemetery.
Surnames: * REESE * THURSTIN * ZELLER * Submitter: Valerie Date: 12 Nov 2000
I am interested in finding information on any Zeller or Zellers of the Bowling Green area of
Wood County. Nancy Reese Zellers moved there in the early 1900's with at least two of her sons:
Charles P. and Paul A Zeller. Charles appears on the 1910 census in that region with his wife
Orpha (Hollowell ?) and two small daughters: Esther and Ruth. Nancy died in June of 1923 in
Toledo while she was living in Bowling Green. Charles died in CA after his wife Orpha died.
I am looking for any information on this family. I have sent for some obits from BG Univ but
there was no listing for Nancy Reese Zellers or Orpha. I did find listings for Dora Thurstin Zeller,
the wife of Paul. Thank you, Valerie
Surnames: * ELDER * MOREHOUSE * Submitter: Donna M. Wolf Date: 12 Nov 2000
Looking for information on the parents/siblings of John Elder who appears in the 1850 census for
Wood County, Liberty Township. He was married to Mary Morehouse, and his children were
Mary, Joseph, Elisabeth, Martin V., Ester C., Nancy J. and Josiah M. Elder. John was born in PA
abt. 1804 and Mary was born in Ohio arouond 1811. Any help appreciated.
Surnames: * ALLEN * BOWEN * MILLER * Submitter: Jennifer S. Bunch Date: 09 Nov 2000
Searching for any Bowen(s) that lived in Wood County, Ohio. Mostly around North Baltimore,
Rudolph, Bowling Green. This would be most helpful since most of my great aunts and uncles
are no longer around to help. The Millers and the Allens both married into the family.
Surnames: * O'BRIEN * REESE * ZELLER * ZELLERS * Submitter: Valerie Date: 08 Nov 2000
I need information on the Zeller family of Bowling Green, Wood Co, OH.
Nancy Zeller (REESE) lived there from abt 1903 to her death June 3, 1923. Her husband,
Melanchton (misspelled in many ways), lived there until abt 1910 when for some reason he moved
to Shelby, IN to live with his son Jake's family. Some of their children also lived there: Charles
and his wife Orpha & children, Esther and Ruth; Paul and his wife, Vie-Dora Thurstin and their
children, Robert (b.November 26, 1913) and Mary Margaret (b.March 30, 1916); Lillian, who
remained single but did move to Fort Wayne, IN to teach; Winifred who married Alexander H
O'Brien bet 1905-1909; their son Earl was committed to the Toledo State Hospital abt 1904.
1910 census: Wood, Bowling Green p. 0181 Charles P Zeller Husband W 40 Indiana, Wife Orpha 39, Ohio,
Daughter Esther 07, Ohio, Daughter Ruth 06, Ohio
Surnames: * LUTMAN * MAHAFFEY * MAPES * ROBISON * SCHIMMELL * Submitter: Steve Mahaffey Date: 07 Nov 2000
Looking for info on...Downs, Pearl Mapes Lutman d. 2-21-1986, Lutman, Betty Robison d. 7-21-1987,
Lutman, Robert Leroy d. 11-3-1994
Surnames: * CROGER * Submitter: Barbara Barrett Date: 05 Nov 2000
Lokking for information on Henry Croger, listed on pg 341, 1860 census Wood Co. Ohio. Need
his family info to see if he's my line
Surnames: * BRESLER * BRESSLER * WERNER * Submitter: Larry Werner Date: 04 Nov 2000
Looking for decendants of AMOS WERNER and LEAH BRESSLER(BRESLER) WERNER.
They resided in Portage township from about 1850 until death. Amos died in 1897 and is buried
in Jerry City cemetery. Leah died in 1906 and is buried in Portage Twp. Cemetery. Known
children were: Henry b. abt 1856, Samuel b. abt 1852, Susannah b. abt 1859, Ellen b. abt 1865
and John b. abt 1869. Am especially interested in the PARENTS of Leah and Amos, as this is where I've hit a
roadblock. I know they originally came from Pennsylvannia, but parents names and exact places
are unknown. Also interested in Susannah and Ellen as I can not find anything on them such as married
names, etc. I can give a pretty complete line from Henry on down to today if anyone is interested. Thanks
Surnames: * FREEMAN * ORWIG * Submitter: Lester Orwig Date: 04 Nov 2000
I am searching for family in Ohio that had the names Alvin and Lucy Freeman. They were
conncected with my grandfather, Ross Orwig. They were born in Ohio and moved to Kansas
City, MO. I believe they lived there until they died. This information was obtained in the 1870
census records. So, the time frame would be about 1860 to 1870.
Thanks for any help you can be.
Surnames: * BRUEN * BRUHN * HEEMSOTH * Submitter: Kay Craig Date: 01 Nov 2000
Looking for information on William Herman Heemsoth and his wife and family who lived in
Wood County after 1870. Willaim Herman Heemsoth was reportedly born in Prussia circa 1841,
and his wife Bitty Bridgette Bruen (Bruhn) was born Ireland in 1846. Their first two children
were born in Ireland. Here is list of their children: Sophia (b. 1866), William (b.1868), Mary
(1871), John F. (1872), Annie (1873), Maggie (1874), Herman (1875), Dora (1879), Henry
(1879), Vena (1881) and Elizabeth (1884). Willing to share info.
Surnames: * NEWELL * TAYLOR * Submitter: Robert Noyes Date: 27 Oct 2000
Looking for Chloe Nevel(Newell)Taylor born in Wood co., Ohio April 08, 1843. Married John
Wesley Taylor April 30, 1859 and died January 26, 1913. All in wood county.
Surnames: * FLICKINGER * ROBERTS * Submitter: Linda Meyers Date: 24 Oct 2000
Seeking parents of Maria Roberts b. ca 1830 in Wood County, m. Benjamin Flickinger on 3
March 1846 in Wood County. Any help appreciated
Surname: * SCOTT * Submitter: Paula Riggs Date: 10 Oct 2000
My gg grandfather, James Daniel Scott was believed to have lived in Bowling Green, Ohio prior
to 1878. He was born 12-25-1837. He married Elmira or Elonira M. ?? They moved to Franklin
County, Arkansas by 1879. The story goes that he had a fight with his family and broke away and
moved to Arkansas. In Arkansas he was a Coal Miner and also did some farming. He had 10
children. Anyone having a connection, please contact me.
Surnames: * DERN * HYTER * Submitter: Michael Neeley Date: 10 Oct 2000
Looking for ancestors and info on William C. Dern. Conflicting research says that his father
might be Hezekiah Dern or William Dern. There is also a conflict as to whether his mother was Susan or Margaret Hyter.
Surnames:
* BOSWORTH * BENTLEY * MAY * McPHERSON * POWERS, * TABER, * TAFT * Submitter: Joyce VanBlarcum Date: 08 Oct 2000
John & Laura VanBlarcum are my husbands ancestors. We are interested in their descendents. Their children
were Austin, George, Celestia, Helen or Ellen, Samuel, Adelia, Abrigal. John born in N.Y. died Ohio Jan 20, 1889
Laura born in Massachusetts April 8 1811..Maiden name Powers or Bentley. died in Ohio April 20 1891.
Surnames: * BAILEY * GEMBERLING * GRIFFITH * TYLER * WOOLEY * Submitter: Peggy Date: 07 Oct 2000
I recently saw some pictures of family members that were taken in Bowling Green, Oh. The
pictures were of the 'Tyler' family. My gg grandmother was Eliza Tyler and married Frank
Wooley. They moved from Ohio to Michigan in the early 1880's. I believe other Tyler family may
still have been located in Ohio. Hoping someone can help me solve the mystery of my Tyler/Wooley families! Thanks!
Surnames: * HIMMELMAN * Submitter: Wendy McKnight Date: 06 Oct 2000
I'm looking for connections to Johann or John Conrad Himmelman married to Mary or Maria
Dietrich with children Charles Adolf and Christina. Anyone recognize them??
Surname: * BEARD * Submitter: Wain Beard Date: 05 Oct 2000 Submitter: Wendy McKnight 06 Oct 2000
Frank G. Beard was born in Wood County, Ohio in 1855 or 1856. Would it be possible to get a
copy of his birth certificate?
Surname: * BEARD * Submitter: Theresa Date: 04 Oct 2000
Looking for SHERMAN ALEXANDER BEARD. This person was a corporal in the infantry
during the Civil War out of Ohio. I would like to know what regiment he was in. I hear he is
buried at Bellville Ridge Cemetery in Wood County, Ohio but I have no proof. Can anyone help. Thanks
Surname: * TOOLE * Submitter: Doris Webber Date: 29 Sep 2000
Need info. on a John Toole or his family who Had 2 land patents for Wood Co., Ohio dated
April, 1837. Would like to contact descendants.
Surnames: * HOGSHEAD * TRACY * Submitter: G Crusco Date: 7 Sep 2000
Does any one in Wood County know of the Samuel Joseph Tracy family who are buried in
Fostoria, locating there about 1874 with his wife, Arminda Hogshead (Hogsed) and children,
Sherman Weld, Laura Edna, and Carman Francis?
Surnames:
* ARMITAGE * BOWLS * COLE * JOHNSON * HUSTON * MYERS * SHANKS * SLANE * WILSON * Submitter: Marcia Date: 26 Sep 2000
I am having a time of finding out ANYTHING about these JOHNSON's and their decendants.
Levi Johnson m. Lucy Wilson in 1851 in Wood County they had Frankie b.1872 d.1872),
Dora (m.William Bowls. she was born.1866 d.1930) , Ida May( b.1870 d.1873), Perry, and a
Mrs. Ray Armitage(I do not have her first name). The MYERS, Slane and Shanks names are the
Great Grandchildren living in Wood County Ohio at the time of Lucy's death.
Surnames: * McCLOSKEY * McCLUSKEY * PHILLIPS * SMITH * Submitter: Jean Fuller Date: 23 Sep 2000
Would like any information on where to search for Catholic Records for Troy Twp., Wood
county, Ohio. Looking for information on Michael McCluskey and Mary Phillips Smith, Aaron
Smith. Michael McCluskey was 90 years old in 1900 according to Census. Any information
would be appreciated. I am willing to share what I know. Thank You, Jean
Surnames: * SWING * SWINE * SWIN * SWINN * Submitter: Ramona Wiese Date: 23 Sep 2000
I am trying to find info on anybody with the last name of Swin or Swinn in Wood county or Henry
county. This would be my grandmother's maiden name. I think there were 10 brothers and sisters
with names of Rollie, Al, Nell, Blanche, Mame, Beatrice etc. If anyone knows of them please Email me.
Surnames: * BORLAND * CHALLEN * KITCHEN * ZIMMERMAN * Submitter: Christine Sykes Date: 21 Sep 2000
Searching for family of BORLAND, KITCHEN, ZIMMERMAN: Leslie J. KITCHEN m. Mary E. BORLAND
Leslie was a former resident of Bowling Green, Oh before he passed away. He was Buried at
Plain church Cemetery. He was survived by his widow Mary E. BORLAND, of Bowling Green
and had five daughters : Viola, Ursula, Agnes, Naomi, Atta and Walter D. Leslie KITCHEN had
three brothers: Charles, Ezra, and Jedd; one sister, Mrs. George Challen (all info from L.J.K. obit.)
Alta/Atta Bearnice (Bobby) KITCHEN-ZIMMERMAN (my gr-grandmother) was born in May
1901 in Bowling Green, OH. She married Daniel Earl Zimmerman Oct. 15, 1921. She died at a
young age on Jan. 16, 1928 in Cuyahoga Co. and buried at Plain Church Cemet. Bowling
Green.OH She was a housewife and model. I have no other leads on the BORLAND/KITCHEN family
Surnames: * HEPFINGER * Submitter: Norman Sutton Date: 19 Sep 2000
Information on Jacob Hepfinger, come from Badan Gr. in 1850-1860 Jacob married Eva
Margaret Koos and they had 10 children Albert, William,John, George,Jacob Jr. Fred,
Mina, Catherine, I think they were farmers around Bowling Green,Ohio. Any info would be appreciated.
Surnames: * SUTTON * Submitter: Norman Sutton Date: 19 Sep 2000
I would like information on George Patrick Sutton, Born in England and married Sarah Digby in
Haskins,Ohio. George and Sarah had five boys and one girl. Robert, Frank, George Wesley,
Fredrick, William, Celina. They farmed near Tontagony,Ohio. would like to know Georges
parants names and if he had any brothers and sisters in England or any other family still their.
Surnames: * PORTERFIELD * RODGERS, * SPROUL * Submitter: Karen Phillips Date: 18 Sep 2000
In looking through my Rand McNally atlas, I noticed the town of North Baltimore listed in Wood
County. I am looking for a George Rodgers who was listed as being from N. Baltimore, born ca.
1820. He married a Jane Porterfield. Does anyone have any information on the town or the people involved? Thanks
Surnames: * BICKEL * WINKLEBLACK * Submitter: Shirley Ciancio Date: 17 Sep 2000
I am looking for Emella Winkleblack. I do not know her birth date, just that she was born in
Toledo, Ohio, probably about 1800-1825. She married George Bickel, had a son Henry W. Bickel, 27 apr 1850,
in Spencer, IA. That is all I know. I hope someone will recog. this name, I just found it. Thanks.
Surname: * SAWYER * Submitter: Laurie Sawyer Ross Date: 17 Sep 2000
I am looking for any SAWYER in Wood Co., OH. I came down Thur MAHLON to Wilson TYLER to Arthur H. to my father Arthur F. SAWYER. They were from Portage, Toledo, and Bowling Green, Ohio. Please write me if anthing looks like your family. Also I am looking for a list of Cemeteries in Portage.
Surnames: * DOWER * ETHELL * Submitter: Patrica Craig Johnson Date: 16 Sep 2000
Looking for info on John DOWER. Known to be living in Perrysburg, Wood Co Ohio
1860/1870, maybe earlier or later than that. Had 5 sons. One, Charles Ethell Dower, born 1860,
was in Kimble Co TX by 1888. Possible that ETHELL is a family surname.
Surnames: * McBRIDE * AIKEN * Submitter: De-Vonna Clark Date: 13 Sep 2000
I am looking for information about Charles McBride d. 1880 in Wood County. He was married to
Mary Aiken d. 1911. Thanks for any help you can give.
Surnames: * WHITACRE * BOITZ * Submitter: Tonya Brooks Date: 13 Sep 2000
I am looking for information about my great-grandparents, Albert Whitacre and Irene Boitz
Whitacre. Their son, Sylvanus, born 12-15-94 was my grandfather.
Surnames: * OLIVER * WELLS * Submitter: Marjie Adams Date: 12 Sep 2000
I am looking for any information about JOHN OLIVER and SARA ELIZABETH WELLS, they
were married April, 1838 in Portage, Ohio. They then moved to Missouri. I would like to know
about their families in Ohio, and where they came from.
Surname: * COUP * Submitter: Daryl Coup Date: 10 Sep 2000
John COUP - Bloom Twp 1875 Described in HH Hardesty's "Historical Atlas of the World..." as
having SIX children, William, Sarah A, Joseph, John, Frederick and Eliza A. In a paragraph about
Joseph COUP in the same volume John is described as being the father of EIGHT children, Mary
E, William, Joseph, Sarah, John, Louisa, Frederick and Eliza. Does the descrepency indicate that
Mary E and Louisa had died by 1875? Does anyone have an interest in or knowledge of this
family? HH Hardesty describe John as Dr John Coup which is news to me but that is another query.
Surnames: * BOWERS * HINES * Submitter: Mary Ann Miller Date: 09 Sep 2000
I am searching for birth records for my grandfather, Roy Cleggett BOWERS. His death
certificate lists Toledo, Ohio as his birthplace. His parents were Samuel C. Bowers and Sarah
Margaret Hines. He was born 7 April 1887. Any help would be appreciated.
I am also searching of marriage records for Samuel and Sarah. Thanks!
Surnames: * LINKENSTINE * LINCONSTINE * LINKENSTEIN * Submitter: Sue Biedlingmaier Date: 03 Sep 2000
I am looking for information on the parents of Benjamin LINKENTSTINE (many spelling
variations). He married Sarah E. CARR on March 30, 1869. His children include Edward b.1870,
Nellie b. 1875, Anna b. 1876, and Lenore "Ora" b. 1885. Benjamin was born in 1848 and died in 1899.
Surnames: * MOREHOUSE * SNYDER * Submitter: Carol Morehouse Date: 02 Sep 2000
I am looking for information on ANDREW JACKSON MOREHOUSE and MARY SNYDER. I have approximate dates on
births for both. ANDREW MOREHOUSE b. 1814, d. (?) WOOD County Ohio and MARY SNYDER b. 1831, d. (?)
WOOD County Ohio. Married WOOD County Ohio, 1858 (?) Would like any information on birth, death,
marriage and burial. ANDREW and MARY are my gggrandparents. Their children were: JOHN EDSON, ALBERT
ANDREW, WILLIAM, ANN and ELMER. Thank you for your help.
Surnames: * HARMON * CUPP * Submitter: Ann Weaver Boldt Date: 01 Sep 2000
Looking for parents of HENRY S. HARMON b Rising Sun, Wood, Oh and parents of his wife MARY ELLEN CUPP.
Surnames: * ALBERT * FREE(D) * STROUSE * Submitter: Ann Boldt Date: 01 Sep 2000
Have DANIEL R. ALBERT b 24 Feb 1797 married to ANNA MARIA FREE(D)b. 14 Oct 1804.
Their child: HENRY FREE ALBERT b 30 Apr 1839 who married SUSAN E. STROUSE.
Do you have a connection to these people?
