"DATE A TOMBSTONE" One way to figure out the era your ancestor was buried is to examine the material from which the tombstone is made. If your ancestor has a stone made of slate or common fieldstone (except wood used by pioneer) chances are the stone dates from 1796-1830. If the stone is flat topped hard marble, dates are about 1830-1849. If your mystery stone is round or pointed< soft marble with cursive inscriptions, look for a date of 1845-1868. Masonic four-sided stones began in 1850< and are still in use today. Pylons, columns and all exotic-style monuments are usually dated 1860-1900. Zinc monuments date from 1870-1900. Granite, now common, came into use about 1900.

Census records, deeds show there were two Jonathan SWETT and a John SWETT and a Stephan SWETT in Athens Co between 1800 and thru 1810 and 1820. Mary SWETT md. Noah LINSCOTT 1793 in Cumberland Co Maine. Very likely one of the Jonathan SWETT guys is her fa. Mary and Noah LINSCOTT named a dau. Apphia and a son Jedediah. On page 33 of Everett Stackpoles book "SWETT GENEALOGY" is a Jonathan SWETT whose son Benjamin md. Apphia Rowe and a dau. who md. Jedediah Witham. "Apphia" was never a common name. Stackpole says very little about this line of SWETT. The father Jonathan SWETT b 1720 per Stackpole had son Jonathan b 1761 and a son John b. ? I apologize to all for the length of this query, but it takes a lot of careful explaining to get to the point where it can make sense. I am seeking any confirmation of any parts of my hypothesis. It does contradict a position laid out in Harold Linscott's book "THE DESCENDANTS OF JOHN LINSCOTT." Is it simply a coincidence that Mary (SWETT) LINSCOTT would name two of her five ch Apphia and Jedediah? If I am correct, Mary would be a sister in law to those two persons who md ch. of Jonathan SWETT b 1720. Thank all of you for being patient and any relevant discussion would be welcomed. Lou Moses [email protected] Carmel IN 571-9664

Hello, I'm seeking the names of the parents of my Great Grandparents, Clement Hooper and Clara Addleman. I'm hoping you can locate them in your census list's. Thank you very much for your assistance! Larry Leach [email protected] Descendants of Clement H. Hooper 1 Clement H. Hooper b: Aft. 1860 in ??? d: in ??? . +Clara B. Addleman b: Aft. 1860 in ??? d: in ??? m: September 05, 1882 in Athens County, Ohio ........ 2 Juanita Hooper b: July 10, 1883 in Trimble, Ohio (Athens Co) [Birthdate may be 07/10/1883] d: February 1970 in Randolph, New york ............ +Newton A. Tracy b: August 07, 1888 in Toledo, Ohio (Lucas Co) d: 1939 in Ohio? m: in When and Where is Unknown From: "Vivian L. Bailey" <[email protected]> There's also a listing in "Marriage Records, 1881-1895 Athens County, Ohio" compiled by Marvin Fletcher and Beverly Schumacher for Clement H. Hooper and Clara B. Addleman on 5 Sep 1882 - vol. 7 - page 169 From: "Vivian L. Bailey" <[email protected]> There's a listing for a Nita Hooper born to C.H. Hooper and Clara Addleman on 10 July 1883 in "Athens County, OH Birth Records, 1882-1891: An Extract of Vol. 2", Compiled by Rita Levering. Could this be the one you are looking for? No other children are listed for them.

I am in search of a professor from Athens County Ohio who adopted a daughter in the 1950's. Does anyone know where I would obtain a listing of the Ohio University Professors from that time. Any information would be appreciated! Debi Foster

Burnham, Jeremiah- b Maine 1759 d1839 Athans..Wife Mehitabel (?) Burnham, b 1755 Maine, d 1858 Athans. Sibs: Franklin m Orpha LORD Bohema m Louisa SANDERS Ira Phoebe m ? PORTER Dolly Jane Elizabeth m ? BODWELL WILSON, James J b 1803, PA m Elizabeth COLEMAN sibs: Matthew m Olive C. Burnham William, Jesse,James,Lucinda,John W Thanks Larry

Looking for anyone related to FORBES or FAIN Most of them were located in the Nelsonville, Buchtel area and also a area called Happy Hollow (Does anyone know where this was located?)

good morning all. Semms all of the sites are reintroducing themselves I thought I's start one here. Searching the surnames: WILSON, BURNHAM Happy hunting Larry

Hello Everyone, Reintroducing my surnames: MAXWELL WITHROW ARKER LUMM/LUM Michelle from Iowa

Hi, Have you all been to my web site? I have someone doing "lookups" for Athens Co History. You may not be able to get to it today because the server is down, but try in a day or two. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohathens/ William F Pratt wrote: > Hello - I am new to your list and was wondering if there is anyone out > there working on the following lines. (I apologize for the wordiness of > this message, but to prevent errors, will give as many details as I can.) > > George RUBLE married Barbara TITTLE. They were married 17 April 1875 in > Athens Co., OH. Her father Henry TITTLE is named on the license. George > and Barbara's children were as follows: > 1. Jesse b. Jul 1877 in Ohio > 2 Oliver b. 7 Sep 1879 in Salina, Athens Co., OH (I found birth record) m. > Lola T. > 3 Alice b. 23 Jul 1881 in York Twp, Athens Co., OH (I found birth record) > 4 Blanche b. Mar 1884 in Ohio > 5 Rosella/Rosa Lee b. 25 Oct 1887 in Nelsonville, Athens Co., OH (I found > b. r. and her name is spelled Rosa Lee on it but I had it > as Rosella) > 6. Nora b. 17 Oct 1889 in Nelsonville, Athens Co., OH > m. 18 Aug 1908 in Steubenville, Jefferson Co., OH to William HARRIS > d. 15 Jan 1980 in Rural Valley, Armstrong Co., PA > 7. Ernest b. Sep 1893 > > On the 1900 Census they were living in York Twp, Athens Co., OH and > George's age was listed as 50 years > > On the 1910 Census they were living in Hanna Precinct, Jefferson Co., OH > and George's age was listed as 66 years! It also said that Barbara had had > 8 children with six still living. (I obviously don't know who I'm missing) > > On the 1920 census they're living in Mt. Pleasant Twp., Hanna Precinct, > Jefferson Co., OH and George is 73 years old. Both of George's parents > were born in Ohio (supposedly, based upon the census data) Also, daughter > Blanche is still living at home and presumed to have never married (she'd > be 36) > > The TITTLE side is as follows: > > Henry TITTLE b. abt 1830 in Ohio, m. abt 1860 to Elizabeth b. abt 1834 in Ohio. > Their children were: > 1. Barbara Ellen b. May 1854 > 2. Thomas b. abt 1864 m. Julia (on 1880 census in Dover Twp, Athens Co., OH) > 3. Solomon b. abt 1861 > 4. Zacharia b. abt 1866 > 5. Laura (Minnie) b. abt 1868 > 6. Joseph M. b. abt 1871 > 7. Robert D. b. Mar 1873 m. Arabella (on 1900 census for Rome Twp, Athens Co.) > 8. Lily b. abt 1876 > > Henry TITTLE and family is listed on 1870 census in York Twp, Athens Co. OH > and 1880 census in Doanville, Athens Co., OH. There is also a Joseph > TITTLE and family on the 1880 census in Doanville. He is 35 so possibly a > younger brother of Henry (but I don't know) > > I realize from talking to others that there are a zillion George RUBLEs, > but I am certain about what information I have here. If you can be of any > help, please let me know. Thanks. > > Carol Pratt > > ==== OHATHENS Mailing List ====

Hello - I am new to your list and was wondering if there is anyone out there working on the following lines. (I apologize for the wordiness of this message, but to prevent errors, will give as many details as I can.) George RUBLE married Barbara TITTLE. They were married 17 April 1875 in Athens Co., OH. Her father Henry TITTLE is named on the license. George and Barbara's children were as follows: 1. Jesse b. Jul 1877 in Ohio 2 Oliver b. 7 Sep 1879 in Salina, Athens Co., OH (I found birth record) m. Lola T. 3 Alice b. 23 Jul 1881 in York Twp, Athens Co., OH (I found birth record) 4 Blanche b. Mar 1884 in Ohio 5 Rosella/Rosa Lee b. 25 Oct 1887 in Nelsonville, Athens Co., OH (I found b. r. and her name is spelled Rosa Lee on it but I had it as Rosella) 6. Nora b. 17 Oct 1889 in Nelsonville, Athens Co., OH m. 18 Aug 1908 in Steubenville, Jefferson Co., OH to William HARRIS d. 15 Jan 1980 in Rural Valley, Armstrong Co., PA 7. Ernest b. Sep 1893 On the 1900 Census they were living in York Twp, Athens Co., OH and George's age was listed as 50 years On the 1910 Census they were living in Hanna Precinct, Jefferson Co., OH and George's age was listed as 66 years! It also said that Barbara had had 8 children with six still living. (I obviously don't know who I'm missing) On the 1920 census they're living in Mt. Pleasant Twp., Hanna Precinct, Jefferson Co., OH and George is 73 years old. Both of George's parents were born in Ohio (supposedly, based upon the census data) Also, daughter Blanche is still living at home and presumed to have never married (she'd be 36) The TITTLE side is as follows: Henry TITTLE b. abt 1830 in Ohio, m. abt 1860 to Elizabeth b. abt 1834 in Ohio. Their children were: 1. Barbara Ellen b. May 1854 2. Thomas b. abt 1864 m. Julia (on 1880 census in Dover Twp, Athens Co., OH) 3. Solomon b. abt 1861 4. Zacharia b. abt 1866 5. Laura (Minnie) b. abt 1868 6. Joseph M. b. abt 1871 7. Robert D. b. Mar 1873 m. Arabella (on 1900 census for Rome Twp, Athens Co.) 8. Lily b. abt 1876 Henry TITTLE and family is listed on 1870 census in York Twp, Athens Co. OH and 1880 census in Doanville, Athens Co., OH. There is also a Joseph TITTLE and family on the 1880 census in Doanville. He is 35 so possibly a younger brother of Henry (but I don't know) I realize from talking to others that there are a zillion George RUBLEs, but I am certain about what information I have here. If you can be of any help, please let me know. Thanks. Carol Pratt

Hi... I am interested in getting a divorce petition from Athens County, circa 1868. Do they have them that far back? I do know the year, I do not know the specific date; do I need that? My Athens Co. line are mostly Vernons, with a few Brooks and Dilles mixed in there for fun. My great-great grandfather, Elijah Vernon, for reasons unknown, decided not to come back from serving in the Civil War. His wife, Lydia Patterson, decided he was dead and remarried in Jan. 1868; THEN my greatgreatgrandpa shows up. There is a photo on my web site of Elijah at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/7825/vernon.html Andy Alexis, THE WEB SITE: http://www.calweb.com/~ndlxs [email protected] Sacramento, CA. "The Pearl of the Central Valley"

Hello, I am new to this list. I am looking for any info on the family of Lee Weimmer (Wemmer). I have found him in the 1900 Athen's Co. census, Trimble Twp. It shows head of household Mary Nov 1858 41 widow 3 kids Ohio Penn Ohio son Lee Dec 1879 20 single Ohio coal miner son Winfred Apr 1883 17 single Ohio farm laborer son Marl May 1890 10 W Virginia I am trying to find out about Mary (who I sometimes find listed as Lyde) and who she might have married (Lee's father). Could the notes I find about Lyde, actually be the fathers name. Any help is appreciated Gale Bolles [email protected]

Dear Athens Co. Researchers: Hello. My name is Ken Snyder. I am new to this list. My father and several of his ancestors are from Athens Co. I am trying to research the surnames listed above. All of these ancestors resided in or around Athens Co. -- including Hocking Co., Vinton Co., and Meigs Co. If any of these people look familiar, I am interested in exchanging information. Some ancestors include: Snyder: 1) Robert Marion Snyder - my grandfather - b. 12 Nov 1872 in Hocking Co., d. 28 Aug 1927 in Athens Co., married Martha Jane McGlaughlin 14 Sep 1895 in Athens Co. Son of Marion Lewis Snyder and Juliann Morgan. 13 children. 2) Marion Lewis Snyder - my ggf - b. 22 Sep 1830 in Fairfield Co., Ohio; d. 23 Jul 1905 in Athens Co., married Juliann Morgan 3 Apr 1853 in Hocking Co. 4 children. Parents unknown -- mother's name was Mary. DeVore: 1) Mary Ann DeVore - my ggm - b. 11 May 1839 in Fairfield Co., Ohio, d. 12 Dec 1910 in Athens Co., married Lewis Caster McGlaughlin 25 Nov 1858 in Vinton Co., 11 children. Daughter of Joshua W. DeVore and Mary Esther Valentine. 2) Joshua W. DeVore - my 2ggf - b. 1810 in Pa., d. unknown in Ohio, married Mary Esther Valentine 10 Feb 1836 in Carroll Co., Ohio. 8 children. Parents unknown. Morgan: 1) Juliann Morgan - my ggm - b. 1 Jul 1830 in Perry Co., d. 2 Nov 1898 in Hocking Co. married Marion Lewis Snyder 3 Apr 1853 in Hocking Co. 4 children. Daughter of Robert Morgan and Mary Zarley. 2) Robert Morgan - my 2ggf - b. 4 Jul 1805 probably in Pa., d. 22 Jan 1876 in Athens Co., married Mary Zarley 1 Apr 1829 in Perry Co. 5 children. Son of Benjamin Morgan and Josina Bedegrew. 3) Benjamin Morgan - my 3ggf - b. 31 Oct 1782 in Pa.; d. 21 Feb 1871 in Athens Co., married Josina Bedegrew 12 Jun 1803 in Pa., Eve Dennis 20 May 1824 in Perry Co., and Ann Moore Tatman 11 Aug 1847 in Hocking Co. 23 total children. Parents unknown. Zarley: 1) Mary Zarley - my 2ggm - b. 5 Apr 1811 in Pa., d. 24 Aug 1876 in Athens Co. married Robert Morgan 1 Apr 1829 in Perry Co. 5 children. Daughter of Jacob Zarley and Clarissa ? 2) Jacob Zarley - my 3ggf - b. 1787 d. 6 Jan 1870 in Athens Co. married Clarissa on unknown date. Unknown number of children. Parents unknown. McGlaughlin: 1) Martha Jane McGlaughlin - my grandmother - b. 4 Nov 1877 in Vinton Co., d. 30 May 1949 in Athens Co. married Robert Marion Snyder 14 Sep 1895 in Athens Co. 13 children. Daughter of Lewis Caster McGlaughlin and Mary Ann DeVore. 2) Lewis Caster McGlaughlin - my ggf - b. 24 Apr 1835 in Vinton Co., d. 16 Nov 1885 in Athens Co., married Mary Ann DeVore 25 Nov 1858 in Vinton Co. 11 children. Son of William McGlaughlin and Polly Lyons. 3) William McGlaughlin - my 2ggf - b. 15 Apr 1785 probably in Virginia, d. 4 Feb 1868 in Vinton Co. married Polly Lyons 29 Jan 1816 in Gallia Co. 9 or 10 children. Son of James McGlaughlin and Mary (Weise?). Ken Snyder Bloomington, IL [email protected]

Dear Ancestor Your tombstone stands among the rest; Neglected and alone. The name and date are chiseled out On polished, marbled stone. It reaches out to all who care It is too late to mourn. You did not know that I exist You died and I was born. Yet each of us are cells of you In flesh, in blood, in bone. Our blood contracts and beats a pulse Entirely not our own. Dear Ancestor, the place you filled One hundred years ago Spreads out among the ones you left Who would have loved you so. I wonder if you lived and loved, I wonder if you knew That someday I would find this spot, And come to visit you. Author Unknown Cindy Ahle/Ehle, Fleming, Gardner, Fuller, Rappold, Montle/Mantel

Yesterday I sent a query to the list asking "Can anyone help me with addresses for the following Waterford-area cemeteries? Many thanks! Cedar Hill Cemetery Greenman Cemetery" However, what I was looking for were the POSTAL ADDRESSES of these cemeteries rather than their latitude & longitude per the NGS. Can anyone help me with this query? Best wishes, MARSHALL London, England

I have just received my grandfather's autograph book. It was given to him by the Troy Sunday School, December 25, 1887, he was 11 years old. Autographs are from: Edwin Warren, Coolville, Ohio Ethel Smith C. G. Russell, Coolville, Ohio Mollie Stella Ford H. Lyon, Antioch, Ohio ? Russell, Frost, Ohio Henry Lewis Ada McGee, Frost, Ohio Tina Buff, Frost, Ohio I can e-mail a copy of these autographs to anyone who wants a copy. Sue Bedson

Can anyone help me with addresses for the following Waterford-area cemeteries? Many thanks! Cedar Hill Cemetery Greenman Cemetery All Our Best Wishes, MARSHALL & BETTY ---------------------------------------------------------------- M. Johnson 331-A Wightman Rd, Hornsey, London N8 0NA UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 44+181-348 3363 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.axford.com/gb/unicorn/default.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------

Can anyone help me with locating Barton twp, Washington Co, OH? It existed in the 1820 census, but more than likely had its name changed in the great name shakeup in 1823/1824. Cheers. All Our Best Wishes, MARSHALL ---------------------------------------------------------------- M. Johnson 331-A Wightman Rd, Hornsey, London N8 0NA UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 44+181-348 3363 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.axford.com/gb/unicorn/default.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------

Can someone recommend a professional researcher (hopefully on the Internet) for my PRESTON line in Waterford [then Plain], Washington Co., OH? Cheers. All My Best Wishes, MARSHALL ---------------------------------------------------------------- M. Johnson 331-A Wightman Rd, Hornsey, London N8 0NA UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 44+181-348 3363 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.axford.com/gb/unicorn/default.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------

>Resent-Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 18:33:53 -0700 (PDT) >X-Sender: [email protected] >X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Light Version 3.0.5 (32) >Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 21:51:49 -0400 >Old-To: Athens Ohio List <[email protected]> >From: Debra Foster <[email protected]> >Subject: Hardy Family Siblings >To: [email protected] >Resent-From: [email protected] >X-Mailing-List: <[email protected]> archive/latest/128 >X-Loop: [email protected] >Resent-Sender: [email protected] > >Please take the time to look at my site about two >children from Athens County, Ohio by the last name >of Hardy and see if you can help me locate them. > ><A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/ky/lostseekers/hardy.html"> > >Thanks for your time > >Debi Foster > > >==== OHATHENS Mailing List ==== >Joy Hyde Listowner of OHATHENS > >