I am looking for any information on Lewis BEHYMER, son of Samuel and Sarah Ward BEHYMER of Clermont Co. Ohio. I have that Lewis was born 19 Nov 1838, died 13 Jul 1892. He married first to Hester B. "Hattie" WOODS in Clermont Co. on 14 Oct 1858. They had children Sarah Ann, William, Mary E., Helen Ann and Susan Clarinda. I am particularly interested in Lewis' son William. Lewis later married Delilah Catherine (Custer) ROBB on 21 Sep 1869--they had no children. William was born Apr 1860 in Clermont Co. I have no other info. I would love to know if he was married and had children. I am trying to find if he is possibly the William BEHYMER who married Matilda J. "Tillie" MARTIN in Campbell Co., KY in 1880, then went to reside in Clermont Co. where children Bertha, Mame, Anna, Lee, Rachael, Edith, Maning, Neomi and Charles were born. (I previously thought William, husband of Tillie, was son of Samuel and Sarah WARD BEHYMER, but now have reason to believe this is incorrect.) Thanks for any help you can offer. Linda

If we are talking about my Uncle Harold, my mother now has the Bible. My dad was the last brother. I will have to check with her about some of the information you are talking about. Cathy (Behymer) Silva

Cathy I started gathering Behymer, Ferguson, and Lindsay material back in late 1979 or 80's, and at the time, I was just gathering information and really knew nothing about the individual but just filed it away. Mrs. Mary Belle Crosier was apparently born in Clermont Co, OH and later moved to Iowa I believe. She was very interested in the Behymer families, having known a lot of them, and apparently quite old in 1963 as she didn't get around too much, but went back to Clermont Co quite a lot, where she had relatives. I would say that it probably was your Uncle Harold. Mrs Crosier said she did not see the Bible, but that apparently Harold had the information from the bible and knew who had it. Sorry I can't be more help on this. Again, I believe that all the material she worked on was given to the Clermont County Gen. Soc. and you might be able to question them. I do not know, nor did Mrs Crosier know what happened later on the Bible, probably one of the descendants received it. I do know that Mary Belle helped Ralph Behymer in some of his research, and a Maxine Wade (No Hollywood, Los Angeles, Ca). Maxine was researching the Meekers and Behymers. Sallye

In a message dated 11/2/98 8:02:33 AM, SalGundy@aol.com writes: <<Where I got the births was from a copy of letter from Mrs. Mary Belle Crossier, who researched a lot of the Behymers back in 1963, who said she got the information from a Bible that Harold Behymer, who was a grandson of Elijah & Zuella, had taken down the information. Apparently Elijah & Zuella had Samuel's Bible. I have no idea where it is today. >> Could that possibly be the Harold Behymer (my uncle) that lived in Williamsburg, Ohio in 1963? Cathy (Behymer) Silva

Thank you, Twila, for making such a clear definition for all of us -- and for agreeing to take on the responsibility of listowner! Cathy (Behymer) Silva In a message dated 11/1/98 1:23:09 PM, veysey@coos.or.us writes: <<As the new unofficial listowner to be, I am assuming the responsibility of responding to the issue of off-topic messages. 1. The purpose of this list is to provide a place for researchers of the Becklehimer/Picklesimer/Behymer surname and all name variations to share information. The best way to make sure your message is read by all interested parties is to put relevant wording in the subject line. For example: Jacob, b. 1776, VA 2. Most list members are cousins and many members are friends. Therefore, it is appropriate to share personal information, such as news about an upcoming marriage, graduation, birth, serious illness or death in the family. We are also concerned about tragedies regarding a house fire or flooding in the Clermont Co. area last winter. If you are interested in sharing such information, please put "CHAT" in the subject line. If you are not interested, you may delete the message without reading it. If you are not related to someone on the list, please let us know. Everyone should eventually connect to someone here and we would love to figure out where you fit in. If you don't feel like family yet, read the "Chat" messages, join in, and you will soon be one of us! 3. If you have the urge to share jokes, please write "Humor" in the subject line. If you are not interested, you may delete it without reading it. If your message contains personal info, humor and Behymer genealogy, use your best judgement. No flaming allowed. If you are unhappy with the list, please contact me privately. We have never pretended that this list was like other genealogy lists online. We are proud to be different. Together we can accomplish alot and maybe eventually we will be able to make significant progress in tying together our roots. We're glad you are a part of this list. Help us to make it the best place to be on the net! Twila Veysey Future listowner >>

In a message dated 11/1/98 6:29:11 AM, friendlm@trianglenet.net writes: <<Tom, Personally, I enjoy your sense of humor. You know that. If you want to be our "resident comedian", it's fine with me!!!!!! There is a delete button on every computer for those who don't agree with me.............. Love and best wishes, Kathy Graham Friend >> Again, that goes ditto for me! Cathy (Behymer) Silva

In a message dated 10/31/98 9:19:22 PM, tcrobi@adamswells.com writes: <<But a vote is a good idea, now that I think about it. How say ye folks? Shall we limit the activity on this list to STRICTLY Behymer genealogy, or can we have a little fun along the way as well? >> I vote to have some fun along the way! So much of our lives are stressful, that some levity really keeps all of us sane -- at least I hope I can say that for me! Cathy

Tom: You know what W C Fields said: women are like elephants, I like to look at 'em, but I wouldn't want to own one! ---------- > From: Tom Robison <tcrobi@adamswells.com> > To: BEHYMER-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: the answer to utter nonsense > Date: Wednesday, November 04, 1998 9:02 AM > > > >The reason that women have smaller feet than > >men........................................... > > > > > >So they can stand closer to the kitchen sink...... > > > ooooohhhh... now if a man had told that joke, you gals would be all > a'flutter. Sure glad I didn't tell it. > > I think women are terrific. Every man should own one... > > Tom > (ducking for cover) > > Tom Robison > Ossian, Indiana > tcrobi@adamswells.com > > Never forget the importance of history. To know nothing of > what happened before you took your place on earth, > is to remain a child forever. [unknown] > > >

>The reason that women have smaller feet than >men........................................... > > >So they can stand closer to the kitchen sink...... ooooohhhh... now if a man had told that joke, you gals would be all a'flutter. Sure glad I didn't tell it. I think women are terrific. Every man should own one... Tom (ducking for cover) Tom Robison Ossian, Indiana tcrobi@adamswells.com Never forget the importance of history. To know nothing of what happened before you took your place on earth, is to remain a child forever. [unknown]

Tom, The reason that women have smaller feet than men........................................... So they can stand closer to the kitchen sink...... Kathy

Ohhhh Tommmmm! Why do women have smaller feet than men???????????? Kathy

>Ohhhh Tommmmm! > >Why do women have smaller feet than men???????????? I'm afraid you've stumped me once again, Kathy. Pray, tell us why the fair sex has smaller feet. Tom Tom Robison Ossian, Indiana tcrobi@adamswells.com Never forget the importance of history. To know nothing of what happened before you took your place on earth, is to remain a child forever. [unknown]

Samuel descendants..... I checked what I did on reading the birth records for Clermont, but did not find any for Samuel and Sarah Ward shown. I can't remember how far I got on that film, but know I did not complete it. I did find some births in a list of the U.B. Church records, but nothing on the children of Samuel. Where I got the births was from a copy of letter from Mrs. Mary Belle Crossier, who researched a lot of the Behymers back in 1963, who said she got the information from a Bible that Harold Behymer, who was a grandson of Elijah & Zuella, had taken down the information. Apparently Elijah & Zuella had Samuel's Bible. I have no idea where it is today. I believe that some of this information is at Clermont Gen Soc, as I believe that when Mary Belle Crosier died, Ralph Behymer got all of it an then turned it over to the Gen. Soc. Sallye

Dear Cousin Twyla, Thank you for your appropriate, professional and timely comments about the list. I thought they were very well stated and give everyone the option to select the areas in which they wish to participate without offense. Net lists are not like writing letters. With everything going to everyone, feelings (always the most important aspect of our lives) must be respected. Some years ago, fresh on the Internet, I received a copy of a message from a long time researcher (of another line) and, in my naivete, sent an information request out to the addresses she had listed. I have never heard the end of it and, to this day, she is offended about the matter since many people on the list were other line's relatives. Although I am certain that, by this time, it is she who has a harder heart, I would rather not have offended, even unintentionally. This list is one of the best and most professional that I have seen. Great people and, although I am working very hard on other lines at the moment, soon I will be asking for ged.com files and information to begin plugging away the data on my PC. Thank you all for your interest and enthusiasm. My relationships here are about to stretch to the 10th cousin line I have in another family where our common ancestor is 12 generations back (give or take a few, I loose count after I run out of fingers. Taking off you shoes at work is pushing the issue a bit). In the meantime, relative-wise, just a reminder that there must be someone out there who is working the "Simer" line as I am. My descendants are: Abraham Adam Pickleshimer Samuel Pickleshimer Lewis Preston Simer (b. KY 1832 née Pickleshimer) Sarah Catherine Simer Bertie (yep, that's all I have on her name, I assumed Bertha but cannot find) Burks Carl Self Genie Ve Orene Self David M. Newlin Thank you all so much. Cousin David in El Paso

Tom Robison wrote: > Bill Clinton has a dream in which he meets George Washington. > He says "George, tell me what I can do to make things better for the > people?" > (snip)Ha, ha! But you could do better. I just read that scientists have proved genetically that Thomas Jefferson had children with his slave while he was president. Where do you get these jokes anyway, off the Republican Humor(less) Mail list? Twila > George Washington replies "Lower the taxes." Clinton says, "I can't > do that." > ========================= > The next night he dreams again, but this time Thomas Jefferson is > there. "Thomas Jefferson," Clinton says, "Tell me what I can do to make > things better for the people?" > > Jefferson replies "Lower the taxes." Clinton says, "I can't do that." > ======================= > The next night he dreams again, but this time Abraham Lincoln is > there. "Abraham Lincoln," Clinton says, "what can I do to make things > better for the people?" > > Lincoln says, "Go see a play". > > Tom Robison > Ossian, Indiana > tcrobi@adamswells.com > > Never forget the importance of history. To know nothing of > what happened before you took your place on earth, > is to remain a child forever. [unknown]

Tom, I was reading about your family line on John Tippet's page. I noticed that you have Solomon Behymer (1782-1858) listed a son of John (1744-1812) and Sarah A. John Tippet has Solomon listed as son of John and Elizabeth Rinker, if I'm reading things right. Which is correct? I guess maybe we are extremely distant cousins as I am descended from Solomon, his son Samuel, etc. Linda

Thanks for helping me connect, guess I do have some very distant cousins on the list afterall! Linda

Kathy, Thank you for the information on Elijah! Rob Kathy Friend wrote: > > Hi Rob, > > Elijah Behymer's death date was August 11, 1868 as per probate records > at Brown County, Illinois. > > I also have the bill from the local country store showing his charges > for the last six months of his life. > Also, a copy of his will and a copy of the sale of his estate. > > Kathy Graham Friend

Women frequently went home to "mama" when they were having babies. Nancy John Tippet wrote: > > My opinion, is that the children of Samuel and Sarah had to be born in > Clermont County, since their parents lived there from 1840 through at least > 1860 (per the census returns). It seems preposterous that they would > remove to Campbell County, KY, every time Sarah was about to have a baby. > Even though there may be a Madisonville located close by in Hamilton > County, Samuel and Sarah were living in Clermont. > > ---------- > > From: Tom Robison <tcrobi@adamswells.com> > > To: BEHYMER-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: Samuel Behymer > > Date: Saturday, October 31, 1998 1:50 PM > > > > John Charles Tippet wrote: > > >I have an E-mail from you dated 1 Sep 1998 in which you list Samuel > Behymer > > >and Sarah Ward's children as all being born in Madisonville, Campbell > > >County, KY. I have found Samuel and Sarah in 1840, 1850 and 1860 in > Ohio > > >township, Clermont County, OH per the census returns. How do you > explain > > >this? > > > > The info came from Rob DuPuy's database, page 193. > > > > Tom > > > > Tom Robison > > Ossian, Indiana > > tcrobi@adamswells.com > > > > Never forget the importance of history. To know nothing of > > what happened before you took your place on earth, > > is to remain a child forever. [unknown] > > > > > >

Linda: There is some controversy regarding whether Solomon (and a few of his brothers) were the son of John Behymer, Sr who married Elizabeth Rinker, or if they were the son of John Sr's son, John Behymer, Jr who married Barbara Weddle. I am leaning towards John, Sr, and that is how I have it recorded in the descendancy narrative, however, it is a close call. Per the Clermont Courier newspaper article of 1 Feb 1893, it says that all nine brothers were the son of John, presumably, John, Sr. In one of the Evert's versions, Solomon could be interpreted as the son of John, Jr - in the other Evert's version, he could be the son of John, Sr. The two Evert's versions as well as the Clermont Courier newspapar article are all posted on the web site. Read them carefully, and then form your own opinion. As far as the Sarah A who Tom shows as the wife of John, Jr. I am of the strong opinion, that the DAR researchers read the tombstone wrong (it was probably very faded) when they recorded: John Behymer and his wife, Sarah A, together with foot stones reading J B and B B. If you think about it, Barbara and SarahA look pretty similar - both have consonants with the letter a in between. The formation of the letters B and S are similar, as well as the lower case r and h. There are also many sources that indicate John's wife, Barbara, and none that I know of that indicate a Sarah A. What do others think? John Charles Tippet JohnDoeTippet@csi.com ---------- > From: Linda Adkinson <ladkinso@seidata.com> > To: BEHYMER-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Solomon Behymer > Date: Sunday, November 01, 1998 5:50 PM > > Tom, > > I was reading about your family line on John Tippet's page. I noticed > that you have Solomon Behymer (1782-1858) listed a son of John > (1744-1812) and Sarah A. John Tippet has Solomon listed as son of John > and Elizabeth Rinker, if I'm reading things right. Which is correct? I > guess maybe we are extremely distant cousins as I am descended from > Solomon, his son Samuel, etc. > > Linda >