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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: circa_1948 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/427/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have an Ohio Dept of Health physician's record log of births covering years 1943-44. The book belonged to Dr. M. Strikman of Cincinnati/Hamilton County & is full except for one blank sheet (see photo)& the pages have extensive info. Not just baby stats/parent's names but addresses,occupation & company name, mother's childbirth history, maiden name, etc. Some have side notes the doctor added to the pages (addictions/med info etc). I'd be happy to look up names for anyone who wishes. Please e-mail me at circa_1948@hotmail.com rather than post here, as I may not see it for quite some time. Thx Names in book are as follows (father-mother). Slashes separate possible spellings of some hard to read names. Perry-Dickson Nesbit-Brooks Meadley/Meadley-Brock Vlaikov-Gehrum Black-Cornett/Corvett Harvey-Baker Holloway-West Ertel-Benett/Banett Barger-Barger Wilson-Taylor Baker-Begley Smith-Anderson Burnett/Brunett-Saylor Carnes-Hensley Parm-Mannise Meyers-Warfield/Manfield/Field Foley-Long Godsey-Roberts Warren-Burton Turner-Middleton Estes-Sparks Roache-Carpenter Green-Green Mosley-Wrights/Wriglets 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.

<<<<Greetings list. My Great Great Grandfather Robert Easton was a boot and shoe maker in Ripley, Ohio during the 1850's thru 1870's before moving on to Ironton by 1880, then Columbus where he had his own shoe shop in the early 1900's. I am searching for any information on his shoe business in Ripley. I am not positive he owned his own shop in Ripley, but he and Joseph Bulger were neighbors in 1870, both boot and shoe makers. ? Perhaps they were in business together? I also see both Robert Easton and Joseph Bulger growing up together in the same Thompson household in Ripley, 1850. Head of household Mr. Thompson himself a boot and shoe maker. ? If, in fact Robert Easton did own his own shop, maybe along with his fellow childhood apprentice Joseph Bulger, does anyone here know how I could find his business in Ripley? ?Many warm thank you's in advance for any suggestions sent my way. Be well,April.>>>> HI: Have you checked local newspapers for advertisements by either man for their businesses? Also: Business tax lists, land/property records if they owned their shops. Kberry

  Greetings list. My Great Great Grandfather Robert Easton was a boot and shoe maker in Ripley, Ohio during the 1850's thru 1870's before moving on to Ironton by 1880, then Columbus where he had his own shoe shop in the early 1900's. I am searching for any information on his shoe business in Ripley. I am not positive he owned his own shop in Ripley, but he and Joseph Bulger were neighbors in 1870, both boot and shoe makers.   Perhaps they were in business together? I also see both Robert Easton and Joseph Bulger growing up together in the same Thompson household in Ripley, 1850. Head of household Mr. Thompson himself a boot and shoe maker.   If, in fact Robert Easton did own his own shop, maybe along with his fellow childhood apprentice Joseph Bulger, does anyone here know how I could find his business in Ripley?  Many warm thank you's in advance for any suggestions sent my way. Be well,April.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: msaban_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/426/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Family story says he died in a steamboat explosion down by Chillicothe. His wife (expecting their 1st and only child) lived up in Putnam County. I am not positive of the first name of James. Have hit brick walls in locating information on him. The child was born in Aug 1851 or Aug 1852 and was my great grandfather. His name was Joshua. Any help on of this would be greatly appreciated. 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: Lace_Lynch Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/105.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Courtesy Post Dolly Esther Walton, 92, entered eternal rest Sunday, April 29, 2012. Born December 10, 1919. In Union Mills, North Carolina. Retired as a private duty registered nurse for over 35 years. Preceded in death by her husband Thomas Sr., parents Rufus and Annie Twitty, two brothers and four sisters. Survived by three children, Adara, Gail (Ikie' D.) Lively and Thomas (Sharon) Walton Jr., two sisters, Hortense Henderson and Mattie Twitty, sister-in-law, Essie Twitty; four grandchildren, Princess, TaiShawn, Brittainy and Kaira; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives. Celebration of Life service 12Noon Monday, May 7, 2012 at Mt. Vernon A.M.E. Church, 1127 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, Ohio with Rev. Dr. William S. Wheatley officiating. Family will receive friends 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment Union Hills A.M.E. Zion Church, Union Mills, North Carolina. Arrangements entrusted to GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 867 S. JAMES RD. Columbus, Ohio Friends may sign condolences at www.garymemorialchapel.com Published in The Columbus Dispatch on May 5, 2012 Franklin Rutherford 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: Charpetersen741 Surnames: West Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/39.73.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: David West had brothers and sister, I am unsue of their names. Grace West his daughter had a brother Calvin, William and Robert West of Ohio, other siblings I do not know? 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: Charpetersen741 Surnames: West Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/39.73.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My great grandmother was Marie West (Beeler), her mother, my great great grandmother was Grace West, daughter of David West. David West was the son of August West & Harriet Payton of VA ( she died in 1873). All of whom lived in greenfield,highland,fayettville co Ohio. My Great Great Grandmother Grace moved to Illinios, where she died and was buried. Her father David West also died in Illinois (born in Greenfield Ohio 1854 and died in Aurora IL in 1927. He was buried in Greenfield Ohio on January 24, 1927, near his mother Harriet. Grace West married John Beeler - 1 daughter Marie West (Beeler). married Vanzar Dean and had 1 son Robert Dean. Marie died at abt age 22. Vanzar Dean died working on the railroad in Ohio. Robert Dean was raised by his Grandparents Grace West. Robert Dean and wife Geraldine Dean have 5 children. I am there granddaughter. Descendant of August West son of Dilcie West (free) of Virginia. 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: Lace_Lynch Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/425/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seymour Harvey a respected colored resident of the Seventh ward, died at his late home on West Main st., Wednesday morning at 11:30 o'clock, after a brief illness, aged fifty years. The decesaed was a brother-in-law of N. T. Gant. A wife and several children survive. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon. Zanesville Times Recorder, Thursday Morning, Feb 3, 1898 The funeral of the late Seymour Harvey will take place from the former residence on W. Main street this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Ross of the St. Paul A.M.E church officiating ZTR Friday, Feb. 4, 1898 ----------------------------------- RESPECTING COLORED CITIZENS Newsy Notes Concerning Prominent Members of Our Afro-American Population The funeral of the late Seymour Harvey took place from the family residence on the West Pike Friday afternoon at 2:30. The following persons from a distance attended the funeral: Mrs. Jackson of Bridgeport; (Ohio) Mrs. Moore and Mr. Harvey of Bellaire; Mrs. Chas. Bundy of Columbus. Wallace Needham was called to Belpre today on account of the serious illness of his uncle, Mr. Parker. The Daily Courier, Zanesville, Ohio Sat. Feb 5, 1898 Mrs. Charles Bundy of Cleveland has returned home. ------------------------------------ Robinson Glass Porter avenue Muskingum Woodlawn cemetery, Zanesville, Ohio 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: revlindastampley9 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/381.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I really don't know. 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: lowery1968 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/381.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Rev. Linda, I hope this message finds you well. On the 1870 US Census, there is a George Hudson living in the same house with my great-great grandfather, John Hurley, and his mother, Eliza Moore Hurley. But, I don't know what their relationship is. Eliza was born in Virginia, but married a Daniel Hurley in the late 1830s in Springfield. They also lived in Dayton, where John was born. By 1880, John is in Fremont (Sandusky County) and Eliza is with her daughter, Harriet Hurley Barker, in Mansfield (Richland County). Is your dad a descendant of the George Hudson whom I am referencing above? Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks, Sharon 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: Lace_Lynch Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/154.162.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Elizabeth A. "Sis" Liggins, 93, of Chillicothe, Ohio died at 7:04 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, in Heartland of Chillicothe following a brief illness. She was born August 14, 1918, in Circleville, OHIO (Pickaway County) to the late Clifford and Sarah Elizabeth (Boley) Fairrow. On August 7, 1937, she married Leroy L. Liggins, who preceded her in death March 17, 1997. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Marion and Karl Brown, sons, Roger Liggins and James E. Liggins, Sr., all of Chillicothe; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren,, Ohio (Ross County) great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Maurice (Pat) Fairrow. She was preceded in death by sisters, Helen Bayless and Lorna Lewis; brothers, Clifford, Robert, Oliver, Elsworth and Ronald Fairrow; daughters-in-law, Maxine (Tackett) Liggins and Iva M. (Tilton) Liggins; and a granddaughter, Kim Taylor. Mrs. Liggins was a missionary at and attended Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, 181 W. Main St., Chillicothe, Ohio where her funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 27, with Pastor Acie Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at Haller Funeral Home. Her online guestbook is available at www.HallerFuneralHome.com Published in the Chillicothe Gazette on February 24, 2012 Kentucky 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: Lace_Lynch Surnames: Hood Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/424/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YOUNGSTOWN, OH - Jeff D. London Jr., 80, departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at 10:42 a.m. at the Hospice House, following an extended illness. He was born Nov. 17, 1931, in Campbell, Ohio the son of J.D. and Lurena Hood London. Mr. London was employed with LTV Steel Corp. for 35 years, before retiring. After retiring, he worked as a Security Guard for United Engineering. He was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church. He had a passion for football and was a war historian. He graduated in 1951 from Campbell Memorial High School and was the first black athlete from Mahoning County, Ohio on the initial Steel Valley All Star Team. He played on Campbell Memorial's 1950 Steel Valley Conference Football Championship Team. He played as starting left half-back on the local North and South All-Star Team. WKBN recognized him for his outstanding performance. He was All County Second Team. He received seven letters in his Campbell Memorial career, three in football, three in track and one for baseball. After receiving college scholarship offers from Mt. Union and the University of Arizona, he served his country by joining the Air Force, fighting during the Korean War, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. He was inducted into the Ebony Sports Museum Hall of Fame and in 2006, he was inducted into the Seventh Class of Campbell Memorial's Athletics Hall of Fame. He leaves to mourn, one son, Jeff London III of Shaker Heights, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Sheila L. (Julius) Livas of Boardman, Ohio and Ms. Marlene L. London of Houston, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy (Wayman) Paramore of Campbell, OH; two grandchildren, Ms. Shelene M. Livas of Houston and Mrs. Julie C. (Tyreo) Harrison of San Antonio; and a host of relatives and friends. His parents and three sisters, Ms. Ruby London, Ms. Florine London and Mrs. Cornelia Bishop, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at the Shiloh Baptist Church. Calling hours will also be held Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Sterling-McCullough Williams Youngstown Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Tod Homestead Cemetery, Youngstown, Ohio 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: WG2010 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/6.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Me too lol...ps Carol - Ian has yet to send me the photos he promised me :(. 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: Lace_Lynch Surnames: Giles Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/180.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary E. Moore James, 90, passed away on January 9, 2012 at the Manor of Whitehall. Born in Cherryville, NC and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mary retired from the DCSC after 30 years of service. Predeceased by husband A.D. James, brother Otis Giles, sisters Johnnie Hunter, Lonez Littlejohn, Viola Hammon, Julia Keaton, Lutieha Lamar, Marie Ross. Survived by daughter, Linda (Andrew) Smith; son, Ricky A. Moore; granddaughters, Leisan C. Smith, Leia C. Smith; step-daughter, Rosa D. Miller; brother, John Giles; sister, Creola Anderson; and a host of nieces and nephews. Homegoing Service 10 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 867 S. James Rd.Columbus, Ohio Family will receive friends at 9 a.m. until time of service. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estates, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. View photo tribute, sign guestbook at www.garymemorialchapel.com Published in The Columbus Dispatch on January 12, 2012 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: sylviacruise65 Surnames: Turner, Rollins, Hudson, Kittrell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/362.1.2.1.1.1.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I beg to differ! Paul Turner is a very knowledgeable, caring and trustworthy person. His is my uncle. In 1993 he rescued the property from foreclosure by paying more than $25,000.00 in back taxes to the Highland County Common Pleas Court. How much have you contributed? SOURCE: VA MAGAZINE OF HISTORY & BIOGRAPHY, Publication: September 1996, Vol. 104, Issue 4, p455. Author Michael Trotti 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: sylviacruise65 Surnames: Turner, Rollins Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/362.1.2.1.1.1.2.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, it's possible. I just spoke to him yesterday. Reply to sylviacruise@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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lace_Lynch Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.oh/423/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FINCH Millie Finch, age 100, passed away on July 25, 2011. Longtime member of Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith. Preceded in death by parents Edward and Hattie Edwards, husband Marvin Finch and daughter Betty Smith. Survived by daughter, Mildred (Washington) Penn; grandchildren, Gwendolyn (Gerald) Milner, Millicent Smith, Marilyn Smith, Diane (Tommy) Higginbotham, Janis (James) Taylor, Marvin (Sondia) Smith, David (Sonjia) Penn, Paula (Charles) Nabrit, Cheryl Penn, and Courtney (William) Blevins; 16 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Millie was the first African American to work in the Governor's office, serving as receptionist under four successive administrations (both Democratic and Republican) of Ohio governors: Frank D. Lausche (1949-57), C. William O'Neill (1957-59), Michael V. Disalle (1959-64) and James A. Rhodes (1965-71). In addition to her other Gubernatorial duties, Millie was the official liaison to various dignitaries and celebrities upon their arrival into the capital city, including First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, boxing champion Joe Louis, gospel legend Mahalia Jackson, and countless others. Funeral 1 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2011 at Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith, 1200 Brentnell Ave. Elder Glen Walter, Eulogist. The family will receive friends from 12Noon until the time of service. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by C. D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, Ohio Published in The Columbus Dispatch on July 28, 2011 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.

Ohio born, John W Brown dob c 1835 possibly Muskingum Ohio Martha Lett [?] dob c 1840 possibly Muskingum Ohio Marriage date 13 oct 1857 Muskingum Ohio Resided in Bay City Michigan in 1870. 4 daughters Christina c1859 Agnes c1861 Velvet Jan 1866 my grandmother Elizabeth c1868 All children born in Canada. How can I begin to search/verify this information for John and Martha, ?