I just uncovered more information in my Grandfather's papers that I was previously unaware of having. In a letter dated 6 June 1975, to my Grandfather, Merle Franklin Gustin, from a Martha M. Helwagen, "Dear Mr. Gustin: While doing some research in Warren County, Ohio, I came across your correspondence, relating your interest in the Gustin family of that area. I remembered that I have some Gustin material here at home; records given to me by Lindsay M. Brien, a prominent genealogist in Dayton for many years. She is now in her 90's, & living in a Masonic Home. I have enclosed her data, also that from other sources I have in my library here at home. No doubt you have some of it; perhaps all. However, the material is full of clues. Have you sent for Benajah's Revolutionary War service pension? Many times these documents are highly interesting -- telling of Indian fights, etc. Also, it is probable that you can take the family back for several generations in New Jersey. I would also send for a pension for the service of Amos Gustin. He surely is a relative, & his records may be very helpful in your search. I am a researcher for the Cincinnati Historical Society. My home is in Cincinnati, but I am temporarily living in Dayton. I do not often write letters such as this; but when I know that I have material which may be of help, & if I were to withhold it, I would not have a very good feeling about it. There is no charge for the enclosed. Sincerely, Martha M. Helwagen 2062 Ravenwood Ave. Dayton, Ohio 45406 The information she sent is as follows: Warren Co., Ohio Jeremiah Gustin: from Green Co., Pa 1798. Clear Creek Twp., died 21 Aug. 1823, age 85 years & 25 days. Wife, Bethany Fuller, d. 22 Feb 1823, age 82 years. Buried Kirby Cem. Issue (as known): 1) Elkanah: m. Hannah Morris, removed to Indiana 1825, d. 1852. issue 15 ch: son, Benajah, b. Pa. 23 Dec 1797, d. 1888. Married 27 Dec 1820, Lydia Newport (dau. of Jesse) she d. 3 June 1894, age 93 years. Buried at Red Lion. Issue: Jesse, Hannah, Jonathan, Isaac, Elizabeth (m. Sam'l Comer), Morris, Levi, & Lydia. 2) Benajah: b. 1766; d. 18 June 1835; wife Eleanor d. 1 Jan 1853, age 86 years. (There is a note in the margin by this one saying 'Rev. Sldr.') 3) Jeremiah: b. 177d. 28 June 1863 4) Sarah: d. 17 June 1811 age 32 years. 5) Samuel: b. N.J. 30 Nov 1768, d. 15 Apr 1852; m. Pamelia Morris; she died 1856. Issue: John, b. 7 Oct 1807, Permelia Dearth; Hannah Garrard; Rachel Trobridge; & Margaret. 1850 Census, Ohio Jeremiah Gustin age 53 b. Pa. Mary " age 46 b. Md. William " age 26 James " age 24 Persila (?) " age 18 Morton " age 15 Catherine " age 19 Index -- 1820 Census, Ohio A. Gustin, p. 231, Warren Co., Turtle Creek Twp. Amos " " 062, Adams Co., Meg. Twp. James " " 053, Highland Co., Mad. Twp. James W. 124, Athens Co., Elk Twp. John 062, Adams Co., Meg. Twp. William 055, Highland Co., Mad. Twp. A. Guston p. 203, Warren Co., Clear Creek Twp. B. " " " " I. " " " " J. " " " " S. " " " " William " 113, Delaward Co., Kin. Twp. Marriages -- Warren Co., O. Samuel Gustin & Elizabeth V. Jones 9 Sept 1813 Bethany " George French 21 Mar 1815 Nancy " Phillip Ollinger 20 Feb 1817 Nelly " Martin Comer 20 Mar 1817 Elizabeth " Wm. Jones 11 June 1818 Jeremiah " Mary Newland 6 May 1819 Polly " Thomas Jones 26 Aug 1819 Benajah " Lydia Newport 28 Dec 1820 Margaret " Joseph Eranharte 15 Mar 1821 *Amos Gustin, Adams Co., was granted a pension 17 Apr 1820. Service: Pa. Cont. (I have marriages here at home only through 1820. Also, I have the wills to 1825, but no intestate records.) Warren Co. I do not find a will for any Gustin (etc. spelling) to the above date. There may be intestate records however. (Warren Co.) The Amos Gustin, of Adams Co., O., also had a son, Benajah. Several of his children also married into a Jones family. However, this Amos served from Virginia, & born Florida, Orange Co., N.Y. He married Susannah Jones. Moved to Adams Co. in 1795. In my DAR Roster, 'Rev. Sldrs who Lived in Ohio', Amos, of Adams Co., gives his service in Pa., and refers to Adams Co. Histore. (No page number.) I do not have an Adams Co. History here at home. I have some Adams Co. cemeteries by Robt. D. Craig -- just a small booklet, but no Gustin names appear. I have an index of the Brown Co., Ohio history, and the name Gustin appears on p. 131, part 2. (Brown Co. was formed in 1817 from parts of Adams & Clermont Counties.) Warren Co. Ohio Tax List, 1810 Elkanah Gustin, Franklin Twp. Jeremiah Sr., " Jeremiah Jr., " John " Samuel " DAR Roster -- 1929 'Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Ohio' Benajah Gustin, Warren Co. Pension Roll 1832, Warren Co. for service. Private 1779 - 82. Capt. Jacob Steele, Emanuel Blanford and James Bunnell, Sussex Co., N.J. Mil. Born 1766, Sussex Co., N.J. Married Eleanor Bunton 1789. Died 1835, Warren Co., Ohio.' " That is the END of this entire correspondence. As I said before, this was written in 1975. I have none of the actual documents that Mrs. Helwagen refers to in her letter. Hope this information can help someone! Best regards, Sarah Jones <[email protected]>