My friend is searching her birth mother. She was born Nov. 15, 1966 at Piqua General Hospital. She does not know her mothers name but knows she was the 4th child born to her. She was put up for adoption because the women was single and could not take care of another child. She believes that the women smoked and had allerigies. My friend now has a family but would like a history. Can you help? Contact me at (941) 758-3588 or Laurie Galle 807 - 67th Ave. Ter. W. Bradenton, Fl. 34207 Thanks.

Seeking information on the parents of Daniel Stickler. He was born in Miami County, OH (supposedly) @ 1818. He married in 1841 Lucina Reeder of Montgomery County, OH. They made their home in Miami County.

According to his obituary, James was born in Ohio (location unknown) and spent his early youth there before coming with his parents to Jo Daviess County Illinois. Family lore has it that he is a twin. Exact DOB: 11/10/1851. Any insights you can provide are greatly appreciated

Hello, My name is Brian J. Wellmeier from Dayton, Ohio. I really only have information on the Edward G. Wellmeier family (wife was Mary Nordhoff). I have some Wellmeier information in my website (Wellmeier Home Page) at http://home.att.net/~wellmeier/index.htm You can go straight to Edward G. Wellmeier at the following URL: http://home.att.net/~wellmeier/edwardgwellmeierpiclist.htm I may have a picture of Gus Nordhoff (I believe he's the guy behind the counter at the Wellmeier Hardware Store picture in 1922. This picture is located here: http://home.att.net/~wellmeier/Pictures/wellmeierhardwareco/wellmeierhdwejuly1922.jpg

Several of us who trace the Gangloffs of Schuylkill County, PA, are familiar with a family history published in 1939 by Judge George Edward Gangloff. In it, he traces the descendants of George Gangloff of Wurtemburg, Germany. For as long as I've had this history, I've accepted its contents as fact. However, now that I've become a more "serious" genealogist <grin>, I've done some research of my own, and uncovered some discrepancies that I'd like to share. 1. Judge Gangloff stated that George had three sons who came to America from Germany in January or February of 1832: George II, and two unnamed brothers. I've recently gotten ahold of George II's immigration record, which shows that he actually came to America on the Barque Oxford, which sailed from Le Havre, France on about 27 April 1830, and arrived in Phildelphia on 9 June 1830. The only other Gangloffs on this ship were his wife Dorothea, and his two children, George III and Dorothea II. 2. Judge Gangloff stated that the three brothers settled first in Ohio, and that George II eventually left his brothers in Ohio, and settled in Schuylkill County, PA, year undetermined. If George II did actually go to Ohio, I've been unable to uncover any record of him there. He would have to have moved to Schuylkill County by April 1832, when his second son Henry was born there. As others on this board have noted, there are records of two Gangloffs (Nicholas and Jacob, likely brothers) in Perry County, OH, in 1846. According to a 1909 History of Miami County, OH, Nicholas settled first in Perry County, OH, and moved to Miami County sometime after 1851. 3. Last week I visited the Schuylkill County Courthouse at Pottsville, and was able to obtain a copy of George II's petition for citizenship. The original petition was entered at the Court of Common Pleas, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, PA on 28 July 1834, and was granted on 26 July 1843, at the same court. In both documents, George renounces his FRENCH citizenship. His lists himself as a native of "Alsase in France", and renounces his allegiance to "Louis Philip, King of France". To make it even more confusing, I offer the following: In the Census of 1870, George II is enumerated, and states his birthplace as Baden. The Census of 1880 records three of George II and Dorothea's sons: George III, Henry, and Jacob. George III states that his father was born in "Elsas" (Alsace), and that his mother was born in Holland. Henry states that both his parents were born in Germany. Jacob states that both his parents were born in France. The Census of 1900 records all 4 of George II and Dorothea's sons: George III, Henry, Jacob and John. George III & Henry state that both parents were born in Germany. Jacob & John state that their parents were born in Pennsylvania. So far, I've only been able to find 1 of George II and Dorothea's sons in both the 1910 and 1920 Censuses: Jacob. In both Censuses Jacob states that both his parents were born in Germany, and that they both spoke German. If it helps, Dorothea's tombstone is inscribed in German (but George II's is inscribed in English). Sorry this is so rambling. Please write me if you have questions, or want to share info. Russ Gangloff svcdude@yahoo.com

OVERHOLSER: "with Mrs. Elizabeth Overholser as piano accompanist", found at the following site: http://inman.surnameweb.org/abstracts/abs-il.htm ... Seems I've seen queries for this surname on the list of either Miami or Montgomery County. ...Donna

Hello, I am hoping to obtain birth, death and location info on Daniel Joost Schaefer. I do know he married Anna Laura McKay on 6/9/1897 in Miami County. He was the son of John and Sarah Wiley Schaefer. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

It could be a relative, but I don't have anything on him? All I have is William L., who married Nancy Love Pinor, and Reuben the brother!! I believe, can't prove it yet, William L. was married before Nancy as he had a wife an kids in 1830 Miami Co. Census. Have not been able to find any info on this set of family?? I have found the marriage to Nancy in IL., and that was 1846. It's driving me nuts!!!! Sorry I can't give you more!!

I would like to get a copy of the death record of Sarah Adelaid BODKIN who died in Piqua, Miami Co. Dec 5, 1910. Can anyone tell me where to write? Thanks for your help, Terry Bava

I have a George Washington Mckinney supposedly born in Ohio in the 1830s. Married an Isabel. Her last name may have been Love. They were in Iowa before going to Oklahoma.

Hi, Listers, Still looking for confirmation of marriage between Philip D. Dick (b. 1860---son of John Dick & Elisabeth Morningstar) and Ida M. Karn(s) b.1869---dau. of John Karn(s) and Elizabeth Stoffer/Stauffer. Thanks for any all help or information. God bless. Barb R.

I have found a John Anderson born in Miami County Ohio and in Drake county Ohio. In Drake county it was in 1811 and in Miami county it was in 1812. I am asumeing that two differant people had found him in two differant counties with differant date. Dose any one have any information on this John Anderson. Like who her married , who his siblings were ,who his parants were. If you have any information please contact me at: oander713@aol.com I want to thank anyone now if they can help me!! Otto Anderson

Don't know if you have already received any info on this posting. I am from the same area as the town Laura, it does not have a Library within the town but there is a listing of the Cemetaries in Union Township which Laura is part of that Township. I have a little information on Laura if you'd like I can pass it along to you, it may be of some help to you in your research. You can E-mail me venus_troi@hotmail.com Amy

Andrew J ELLIOTT was born in 1828 perhaps in Miami Co. He was living there in 1850. I'm trying to connect him to his birth parents who were probably born in PA according to the census record.

Have been searching for quite some time for connections. I tried these lists a few months ago, but didn't have any response, so am trying again. John P. Wright m. Christina Briggs/Biggs Children: Jennings, Robert (Bud ?), Herbert, Joseph, Edith Mae. Christina divorced from John; died 1907??? Other information is sketchy, at best. Edith was born in Enterprise, Preble County; Herbert and Joseph (Joe) last resided in W. Alexandria, OH . Did John move? remarry? Can't find the trail!! Jennings lived and died in Dayton, KY. Edith married Wilbert Ernest Dick ( b. 05-27-1898 ) in Montgomery County OH according to family records but cannot find documentation to confirm this. John and Christine are complete mysteries---the proverbial brick wall!!! Can't seem to find any information about them except an abstract obit on Christina. As a pre-teen or teenager, I remember attending the wedding of a cousin Jack to a girl named Sandy ( 1957-1960 ? ); I have names, but cannot make any connections. Does anyone have any further info? I will gladly share what I have on the Briggs/Wright line; have lots of info for the Dick / Karn families and will be glad to share that, as well. Thank you for any and all help...God bless. Barbara Raugh

Posted on: Miami Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Miami/10390 Surname: Gantz, Heffner ------------------------- I am looking for ancestors and descendants of Michael Gantz who was born 13 Oct.1783 in Lebanon Townshp, Pa. and later moved to Miami County, Ohio. He was married to Margaret. I would like to know her maiden name and their marriage place. Three of their children were born in Miami County, Ohio in early 1820's. I have info. on his descendants. His father was Friedrich Gantz who married Catharina Kayserin. Would greatly appreciate any help and will share any info that I have. One of his sons married Martin Gantz married Lydia Heffner in 1848 in Miami County, Ohio

Posted on: Miami Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Oh/Miami/10388 Surname: Adams, Young, Baugh ------------------------- There are currently two funeral homes in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio. They are; Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home 333 W. High St. Piqua, OH 45356 (937)-773-3161 Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home 646 W. High St. Piqua, OH 45356 (937)-773-1647

Posted on: Miami Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Miami/10387 Surname: Furlong, Hissong ------------------------- My grandfather was Frederick Furlong who married Lola Bell Hissong in Miami County, OH. Frederick Furlong's family immigrated from Ireland (exact location unknown at this time). Could Mary Furlong be from his same family. Upon contact, more info could be provided.

Posted on: Miami Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Miami/10386 Surname: Clemens, Beadle ------------------------- I have a document that states that a Samuel Beadle was appointed guardian to a 10 yr old named Benjamin Clemmon in Miami County, Ohio dated May 8, 1810. My ggg grandfather was Benjamin Clemens and was born around 1799, so the dates match perfectly. He has been the family "brick wall" for years, as nobody can find his parents. It seems that $100 was paid to the Court of Common Pleas for this guardianship. Although census records show that Benjamin was actually born in PA, we believe that a brother, John, was born in OH. What are the possible circumstances of guardianship at that time? Can anyone shed any light on this? Thanks!

Posted on: Miami Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Oh/Miami/10385 Surname: Wright ------------------------- I am searching for info on brothers and sisters of ERNEST FRANKLIN WRIGHT b. Feb. 2, 1916 d. Feb. 6, 1983 in Ohio. He was married to IRENE B. ROBINSON b. April 23, 1921 d. March 6, 1989 in Ohio also. His parents were WILLIAM A. WRIGHT b. Jan. 30, 1887 d. Jan. 1972 and CORA BELL/BELLE WRIGHT b. Nov. 14, 1893 d. Jan. 1970 (maiden name unknown). Any info on this line please E-mail me venus_troi@hotmail.com Thanks