Actually I think the oldest Dayton cemetery WAS at 2nd and Main. Maybe it was 1st and Main. It's been a while since I read that. Needless to say, it is gone. -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_co_oh-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:montgomery_co_oh-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Jo Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 12:36 AM To: OH-MV-MEMORIES@rootsweb.com; Montgomery Co, OH Subject: Re: [MONTGOMERY_CO_OH] Old Greencastle Cem While searching on Find A Grave I found an article about the Old Greencastle Cemetery in Harrison Twp and found the following information very troubling: "The unwillingness of the city of Dayton to intercede in its maintenance of Old Greencastle Cemetery insures that conditions will only worsen at what is a sacred and historical site and which deserves to be protected." Were any of you aware that this cemetery, probably Dayton's oldest cemetery, is not being cared for? What a disgrace for the civic leaders that the cemetery hasn't been named an historic site and then the city government would be obligated to care for it and preserve it. Jo Kester (The full text) Old Greencastle Cemetery Dayton Montgomery County Ohio USA Old Greencastle Cemetery is thought to be Dayton's oldest, with interments dating back to 1839. (Its name comes from the "Greencastle circuit," the circuit of the United Brethren church to which the church located on the east side of the cemetery originally belonged.) The cemetery lies at the corner of South Broadway and Miami Chapel Road, near the former United Brethren-Miami Chapel Church, in the Edgemont neighborhood of Dayton. This cemetery is no longer active and is not to be confused with "New" Greencastle Cemetery on Nicholas Road. This second, currently active cemetery was established in 1942 as available burial space at the original cemetery site dwindled. Old Greencastle has suffered greatly over the decades as a result of the decline of the surrounding neighborhood. Things worsened during the mid-1990's as the cemetery's perpetual care fund ran out; lack of money for upkeep of the cemetery has led to a general condition of disrepair. The unwillingness of the city of Dayton to intercede in its maintenance insures that conditions will only worsen at what is a sacred and historical site and which deserves to be protected. Many older cemetery records were lost as a result of the Great Dayton Flood of 1913. The surviving records for Old Greencastle Cemetery are housed at the Special Collections and Archives section of the Dunbar Library at Wright State University in Fairborn, OH. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.7.6/1715 - Release Date: 10/8/2008 7:19 PM

While searching on Find A Grave I found an article about the Old Greencastle Cemetery in Harrison Twp and found the following information very troubling: "The unwillingness of the city of Dayton to intercede in its maintenance of Old Greencastle Cemetery insures that conditions will only worsen at what is a sacred and historical site and which deserves to be protected." Were any of you aware that this cemetery, probably Dayton's oldest cemetery, is not being cared for? What a disgrace for the civic leaders that the cemetery hasn't been named an historic site and then the city government would be obligated to care for it and preserve it. Jo Kester (The full text) Old Greencastle Cemetery Dayton Montgomery County Ohio USA Old Greencastle Cemetery is thought to be Dayton's oldest, with interments dating back to 1839. (Its name comes from the "Greencastle circuit," the circuit of the United Brethren church to which the church located on the east side of the cemetery originally belonged.) The cemetery lies at the corner of South Broadway and Miami Chapel Road, near the former United Brethren-Miami Chapel Church, in the Edgemont neighborhood of Dayton. This cemetery is no longer active and is not to be confused with "New" Greencastle Cemetery on Nicholas Road. This second, currently active cemetery was established in 1942 as available burial space at the original cemetery site dwindled. Old Greencastle has suffered greatly over the decades as a result of the decline of the surrounding neighborhood. Things worsened during the mid-1990's as the cemetery's perpetual care fund ran out; lack of money for upkeep of the cemetery has led to a general condition of disrepair. The unwillingness of the city of Dayton to intercede in its maintenance insures that conditions will only worsen at what is a sacred and historical site and which deserves to be protected. Many older cemetery records were lost as a result of the Great Dayton Flood of 1913. The surviving records for Old Greencastle Cemetery are housed at the Special Collections and Archives section of the Dunbar Library at Wright State University in Fairborn, OH.

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Author: WileyAlston_Jarrell Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.montgomery/4644/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ====================================================================== Source source note 1: Rita Pennington Bashaw source note 2: Howard Raymond Jarrell(1932-2003) source note 3: obituary - Mrs. Jennie Jarrells Pennington, 16 Oct 1976 source note 4: obituary - Edna Whitt Pennington, 12 Nov 2005 source note 5: Linda Anne White Jarrells ====================================================================== I'm looking for additional data (dates, places, spouses, significant and insignificant others, children and cemeteries on the following: FAMILY EDGE PLUS EXTENDED FAMILY REPORT ====================================================================== WIFE: Jennie JARRELLS (twin) BORN: 25 Dec 1886 Elliott Co KY MARR: 21 Jan 1909 Elliott Co KY DIED: 16 Oct 1976 Vandalia, Montgomery Co OH BURIED: Pennington, family Cem, Sandy Hook, Elliott Co KY FATHER: John Wesley JARRELLS b:16 Jun 1857, Morgan Co KY; d:20 Aug 1927, probably, Elliott Co KY; buried Jarrell family, at Sandy Hook Ky Cemetery; occ. farmer; child #1 of Amos Davis JARRELL and "Betty" Mary Elizabeth BUMGARDNER. MOTHER: Sarah Jane (Mary Jane) BOWLING b:1862; d:3 Nov 1952, probably, Elliott Co KY; buried Jarrell family, at Sandy Hook Ky Cemetery; child #2 of James L. BOWLING and Susannah EVANS. SOURCES: Birth...source note 3 BPlace..source note 3 Death...source note 3 DPlace..source note 3 Father..data supplied by source note 2, 26 Jan 2003 Mother..data supplied by source note 2, 26 Jan 2003 Other...data supplied by source note 1, 27 Aug 1999 ====================================================================== HUSBAND: Howard (Harve Green) PENNINGTON BORN: roughly 1886 DIED: 1925 NOTE: tenth child of parents FATHER: William Jason PENNINGTON b:circa 1850, KY; living 1910, Martinsburg, Elliott Co KY; occ. miller- lumber and grist mill; child of William P. PENNINGTON and Caroline GULLETT; [Note: both parents born in Kentucky]. MOTHER: Delilah MOORE b:circa 1854, KY; living 1910, Martinsburg, Elliott Co KY; [Note: father born in Virginia; mother born in Kentucky]. SOURCES: Name....Howard - source note 3 Death...source note 3 Other...data supplied by source note 1, 27 Aug 1999 ====================================================================== 1 | NAME: Ardith Ray PENNINGTON M | BORN: 28 Jan 1910 Elliott Co KY | MARR: | DIED: living 29 Aug 1999 | SRCE: Death...inferred by source note 1, 29 Aug 1999 | Other...data supplied by source note 1, 27 Aug 1999 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 | NAME: "Vaughn" Ezra Vaughn PENNINGTON M | BORN: 23 Aug 1911 Elliott Co KY | MARR: | DIED: before 12 Nov 2005 | WIFE: Edna (Opal) WHITT | BORN: 22 Sep 1913 DIED: 12 Nov 2005 | SRCE: Name....nick name - source note 4 | Death...source note 4 | Other...data supplied by source note 1, 27 Aug 1999 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Grandchild by Edna (Opal) WHITT 1 | NAME: Percy PENNINGTON M | BORN: | MARR: | DIED: living 12 Nov 2005 Sandy Hook, Elliott Co KY | WIFE: Judy CLEVENGER | BORN: DIED: living 12 Nov 2005 | NOTE: unknown birth order | SRCE: Dth..source note 4 | DPl..source note 4 | Fth..source note 4 | Mth..source note 4 | Oth..data supplied by source note 5, 20 May 1998 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Grandchild by Edna (Opal) WHITT 2 | NAME: Wendell PENNINGTON M | BORN: | MARR: | DIED: living 12 Nov 2005 Salyersville, Magoffin Co KY | WIFE: Rose Ella ??? | BORN: DIED: living 12 Nov 2005 | NOTE: unknown birth order | SRCE: Oth..source note 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Grandchild by Edna (Opal) WHITT 3 | NAME: Lowell PENNINGTON M | BORN: | MARR: | DIED: living 12 Nov 2005 Winchester, Clark Co KY | WIFE: Wanda THORNBERRY | BORN: DIED: before 12 Nov 2005 | NOTE: unknown birth order; marriage is a SWAG | SRCE: Oth..source note 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Grandchild by Edna (Opal) WHITT 4 | NAME: Wayne PENNINGTON M | BORN: | MARR: | DIED: living 12 Nov 2005 Morehead Muhlenberg county or, | Rowan Co KY | WIFE: Barbara WHITE | BORN: DIED: before 12 Nov 2005 | NOTE: unknown birth order; marriage is a SWAG | SRCE: Oth..source note 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Grandchild by Edna (Opal) WHITT 5 | NAME: Buel PENNINGTON M | BORN: | MARR: | DIED: living 12 Nov 2005 Grayson, Carter Co KY | WIFE: Jackie ??? | BORN: DIED: living 12 Nov 2005 | NOTE: unknown birth order | SRCE: Oth..source note 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Grandchild by Edna (Opal) WHITT 6 | NAME: Lavinia PENNINGTON F | BORN: | MARR: | DIED: living 12 Nov 2005 Sandy Hook, Elliott Co KY | HUSB: Curt DAVIS | BORN: DIED: living 12 Nov 2005 | NOTE: unknown birth order | SRCE: Oth..source note 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Grandchild by Edna (Opal) WHITT 7 | NAME: Shelby PENNINGTON F | BORN: | MARR: | DIED: living 12 Nov 2005 Lexington, Fayette Co KY | HUSB: Tim THORNBERRY | BORN: DIED: living 12 Nov 2005 | NOTE: unknown birth order | SRCE: Oth..source note 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 | NAME: Ruby Mozelle PENNINGTON F | BORN: 25 Jul 1913 Elliott Co KY | MARR: | DIED: 7 Nov 1987 Sabina, Clinton Co OH | HUSB: ??? FRALEY | BORN: roughly 1913 DIED: | SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 27 Aug 1999 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Grandchild by ??? FRALEY 1 | NAME: ??? FRALEY F | BORN: | MARR: | DIED: | NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 | NAME: Guy Irlon PENNINGTON M | BORN: 23 Oct 1915 Elliott Co KY | MARR: | DIED: living 29 Aug 1999 | SRCE: Death...inferred by source note 1, 29 Aug 1999 | Other...data supplied by source note 1, 27 Aug 1999 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 | NAME: Janie Fay PENNINGTON F | BORN: 21 Sep 1918 Elliott Co KY | MARR: | DIED: living 15 Sep 2003 | HUSB: ??? GABHURT | BORN: roughly 1918 DIED: | SRCE: Death...data supplied by source note 1, 15 Sep 2003 | Other...data supplied by source note 1, 27 Aug 1999 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Grandchild by ??? GABHURT 1 | NAME: ??? GABHURT F | BORN: | MARR: | DIED: | NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 | NAME: Burl Green PENNINGTON M | BORN: 13 Feb 1921 Elliott Co KY | MARR: | DIED: 31 Oct 1941 North Atlantic | BUR: Pennington, family Cem, Sandy Hook, Elliott Co KY | SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 27 Aug 1999 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 | NAME: Code James PENNINGTON M | BORN: 10 Feb 1923 Sandy Hook, Elliott Co KY | MARR: | DIED: living 15 Sep 2003 | WIFE: ??? ??? | BORN: roughly 1923 DIED: | SRCE: Death...data supplied by source note 1, 15 Sep 2003 | Other...data supplied by source note 1, 27 Aug 1999 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Grandchild by ??? ??? 1 | NAME: Rita PENNINGTON F | BORN: 30 Aug 19(private) | MARR: | DIED: living 28 Aug 1999 Wilmington, Clinton Co OH | HUSB: Daniel BASHAW | BORN: DIED: living 28 Aug 1999 | NOTE: Researcher - Jarrell | SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 27 Aug 1999 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 | NAME: Lillian PENNINGTON F | BORN: 9 Jun 1925 Sandy Hook, Elliott Co KY | MARR: | DIED: living 15 Sep 2003 | HUSB: ??? HORN | BORN: roughly 1925 DIED: | SRCE: Death...data supplied by source note 1, 15 Sep 2003 | Other...data supplied by source note 1, 27 Aug 1999 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Grandchild by ??? HORN 1 | NAME: ??? HORN F | BORN: | MARR: | DIED: | NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes ====================================================================== HISTORY NOTES: Jennie JARRELL (twin) Mrs. Jennie Jarrells Pennington, 90, of Vandalia, OH, born Dec 25, 1886 in Elliott Co, KY, dau of the late John J. and Jane Bowling Jarrells, died Oct. 16, 1976 in Vandalia. Preceded: husband, Howard Pennington in 1925. Survived: sons, Ardith Pennington, Vaughn Pennington, Guy Pennington and Code Pennington, daus, Mrs. Mozell Fraley, Mrs. Faye Gabhurt and Mrs. Lillian Horn, sister, Mrs. Minnie Gilliam. Burial: "Tuesday" in the Pennington Cemetery at Rt. 3, Sandy Hook, Elliott Co, KY. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you can add, subtract, delete, change any of the above data please advise. If you have any questions about the data feel free to ask! Wiley Alston Jarrell 15610 Edenvale Friendswood Tx, 77546 wajarrell@earthlink.net 281-482-3671 <>< Josh 24:15 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

In 1900 Louisa/Liza Taylor lived in Dayton, Ohio with her daughter Margaret Wyman.? She had 10 children 2 living. I know of the 2 living and no clue about the other 8. She died between 1900 and 1910. I am trying to find her death date and place of burial. She was married twice - first to a Newton [or that was her maiden name], and then to a William K. Taylor, peddler, who died before 1900.? I can't find his death date/place either. Louisa was born Feb 1834 in Tennessee Any help finding her death date would be so very appreciated. Barb

Schlientz and Moore 1632 WAYNE AVE DAYTON OH 45410-1710 937-253-1441 http://www.schlientzandmoore.com/ > Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 21:33:55 -0400 > From: "Donna \(History Buff\) M. St. Felix" <> > Subject: Re: [MONTGOMERY_CO_OH] Chas. W. Moore Funeral Home > To: "'Michael Reck'" <>, "'MONTGOMERY CO LIST'" > > There is now Schlintz (sp?) and Moore funeral home. They are (WERE) > cousins. > I don't know if it is the same Moore you are searching for. > My sisters husbands father was the 'MOORE' in the joint venture home. > He died years ago and if still alive, I'm guessing he'd be in his 90's (or > more) now. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: montgomery_co_oh-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:montgomery_co_oh-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Michael Reck > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 8:21 PM > To: MONTGOMERY CO LIST > Subject: [MONTGOMERY_CO_OH] Chas. W. Moore Funeral Home > > Anyone on this list know where the Chas. W. Moore Funeral Home was and when > it changed hands or where it might be now? > > Thanks. >

There is now Schlintz (sp?) and Moore funeral home. They are (WERE) cousins. I don't know if it is the same Moore you are searching for. My sisters husbands father was the 'MOORE' in the joint venture home. He died years ago and if still alive, I'm guessing he'd be in his 90's (or more) now. -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_co_oh-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:montgomery_co_oh-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Michael Reck Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 8:21 PM To: MONTGOMERY CO LIST Subject: [MONTGOMERY_CO_OH] Chas. W. Moore Funeral Home Anyone on this list know where the Chas. W. Moore Funeral Home was and when it changed hands or where it might be now? Thanks. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.7.5/1702 - Release Date: 10/1/2008 9:05 AM

Dayton National Cemetery Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio The following link is their database page. http://www.interment.net/data/us/oh/montgomery/daynat/index.htm Michael Reck, Riverside, Ohio <mailto:moreck@sbcglobal.net> moreck@sbcglobal.net "Live so that your friends can defend you but never have to."

Well I found where he was buried. On the death certificate (which is very hard to read the cemetery name) was the initials of V or U then S. and a scribble. I thought well, maybe he was buried at the Veteran (National) Cemetery on West Third St. In Dayton, I searched their database and found it!! Boyd, John J, d. 04/16/1943, Plot: S 2 18, bur. 05/11/1943 One thing I noticed was that he was buried almost one month after he died. Now I know he was also in the service. Another bit of information. Thanks to all that answered. Michael Reck, Riverside, Ohio <mailto:moreck@sbcglobal.net> moreck@sbcglobal.net "Live so that your friends can defend you but never have to."

Anyone on this list know where the Chas. W. Moore Funeral Home was and when it changed hands or where it might be now? Thanks. Michael Reck, Riverside, Ohio <mailto:moreck@sbcglobal.net> moreck@sbcglobal.net "Live so that your friends can defend you but never have to."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jefferspam Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.montgomery/4643.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Terri e mail jeffers0705@yahoo.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Does Montgomery County have Orphan Court records? (c. 1842) Thanks Kay in CA

Kay,   A time frame would help someone who is attempting to answer your query.  Yes, Montgomery county kept lots of marriage records.  Most of the originals are stored downtown in the archives, but alot of people on this list have books that were published or might have your ancestors in their files and may be able to provide you with the assistance you are seeking.    Including a time frame with your note would certainly help, as would other details such as township the couple lived in as well as a summary of children etc.   Just some friendly suggestions. Karen  Well behaved women rarely make history! -unk ----- Original Message ---- From: kay hoover <kayhoover@att.net> To: montgomery_co_oh@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 10:40:50 PM Subject: [MONTGOMERY_CO_OH] marriages I have ancestors, Martin & Susannah SHAFFNER, of Montgomery.  I'm looking for a marriage record.  Did Ohio keep marriage  records?  I haven't found any Thanks Kay in CA ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MONTGOMERY_CO_OH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I have ancestors, Martin & Susannah SHAFFNER, of Montgomery. I'm looking for a marriage record. Did Ohio keep marriage records? I haven't found any Thanks Kay in CA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MyTwistedSister Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.montgomery/27.75.485/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandmother Mary Weisinger married Peter Fink in Leavenworth, Kansas in the late 1800's. She was born in Ohio, however. Her father was Aloysius Weisinger. I believe her birth date was approximately 1870. I do not know where in Ohio she was born, however. Any connection? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is kind of "out in left field", but I have a great, great grand uncle, William Williamson that m. Catherine FINK in September 21, 1852. They lived near Phillipsburg, Montgomery Co, OH. Then, although I have a wee bit different spelling for Wisinger, I have a John "Wisinger" who m. Martha Williamson, March 9, 1834. Martha would be my 1st cousin 3 times removed. They also were from Montgomery Co, OH NOTES: Williamson, Martha |M |1834 |Marr | | |Wissinger, John |Mt d/o William & Sophia Cross Williamson, Martha es 1882 ProbCt Case 07090 Estate Mi Co Williamson, Martha D 1916 CemRec Cem# 0104a Mi She would have been 99 years old Richard Williamson Tucson, AZ _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~williamsondnaproject/INDEX. htm_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~williamsondnaproject/INDEX.htm) and _http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Williamson%20DNA%20Project/index.aspx?fix ed_columns=on_ (http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Williamson%20DNA%20Project/index.aspx?fixed_columns=on) In a message dated 9/24/2008 3:17:35 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com writes: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MyTwistedSister Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.montgom ery/27.75.485/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandmother Mary Weisinger married Peter Fink in Leavenworth, Kansas in the late 1800's. She was born in Ohio, however. Her father was Aloysius Weisinger. I believe her birth date was approximately 1870. I do not know where in Ohio she was born, however. Any connection? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MONTGOMERY_CO_OH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jtlmaple Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.montgomery/4643.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much, but your e-mail was not listed Terri Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jefferspam Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.montgomery/4643.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Be glad to help.will go to Archives soon.please contact me at my private e mail.Pam Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jtlmaple Surnames: Lady / Hughes Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.montgomery/4643/mb.ashx Message Board Post: looking for anyone who could look up a birth record of Edna Marie Hughes born 03 Feb 1895 Dayton, Ohio. Her mother was Harriett (Hattie) Herschel Lady of Ironton, Ohio. Father is unknown, but Harriett listed that he died 1896 on a Marriage license of 3rd husband. looking for Edna's father Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi - I am new to this list.? I was just reading about the link to the obituarys which I checked and found one of my relatives. I missed what is the next step.? Do we send our request via e-mail at the library websit or send it to a specific person? My great great grandfather, James Bracy Oliver, moved alone to Dayton about 1809 when he was in his late 20's..? One county history says he came from Augusta County Va.? Other sources say he came from PA.? I have researched his children through the census thinking they would write where he was form.?? They listed different things, VA, PA and even Kentucky.? This has been my brick wall for years.? He lived from 1781to 1846 and married Mary Hardman in 1810 and had 11 children.? When I checked the obituary page, it is for one of his daughters, Rita who married Gorton Arnold.?? I am hoping it might make mention of her father.? There was quite a bit written about him in Pioneer Life in Dayton which is one that says he came from Augusta County VA.??? I am not sure how I can confirm this without know his parents names but I have never been able to find a record of his there. I did go to the Dayton library several years ago as I found his grandson, James Oliver Arnold, left papers to the library which proved to be a great help.? No clue was to where he was from but there was a bit written about that his father and grandfather traveled to Illinois to visit James Bracy Olivers brother.? Then another entry about P.M. Oliver in Shelbyville County which I figured to be Pleasant M. Oliver.? I was able to correspond with descendants of Pleasant but they had not been able to find out anything either.? Thanks so much. Marilyn Jacobs

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cpmom Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.montgomery/4641.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You are welcome, the Dayton Library has a great Local history site on their home page and the staff have been a great help to me in the past and I'm sure will be in the future. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.