Hello, My ancestors are John F. Hobbs and Marion Shotwell, their daughter Sarah (Sadie) was my grandmother and went to Kansas when Sadie married my grandfather Josiah H. Brown, Sr. When I was in Monroe County in 2000 I did not realize that the Hobbs and Shotwells were from Belmont County Is there anyone from that area that is researching the same families. Thank you, Janice Brown O'Brien

from THE HISTORY OF BARNESVILLE, by Sheppard; "One Hundred and sixty eight lots were sold and it is spoken of as the Northern or Greenmount Cemetery. ----- Original Message ----- From: "ksremark" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 8:38 PM Subject: [OHBELMON-L] Belmont Co Cemeteries > Can anyone tell me if Northern Cemetery at Barnesville > has any other name. > I have an obit for Solomon J Hunt that says Northern > Cemetery but the obit for his wife Lucy Hunt > says what looks like Greenmount Cemetery. The obit > is blurred , so don't know if is Green or Glen. > Can anyone check burials for these people. > Thanks > Sue >

Can anyone tell me if Northern Cemetery at Barnesville has any other name. I have an obit for Solomon J Hunt that says Northern Cemetery but the obit for his wife Lucy Hunt says what looks like Greenmount Cemetery. The obit is blurred , so don't know if is Green or Glen. Can anyone check burials for these people. Thanks Sue

Word has been received of the passing Of Edward Benajah Burcher of Melbourne, Florida on March 12, 2004. Edward Burcher was born December 14, 1921 in Somerton, Ohio and lived there with his family on the old Burcher Homestead prior to World War II. He was the son of Garfield Abram Burcher and Bessie Alta Casebeer Burcher. He was preceeded in death by three months by his sister Alice Burcher Conaway and is survived by his wife, Eleanor Elizabeth Windom Burcher (formerly from Barnesville, Ohio), his daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Klemm, 4 grandsons, and his brother James Arthur Burcher of Barnesville, Ohio. The body was interred at Florida Memorial Gardens in Rockledge, Florida, March 16, 2004. Numerous family and friends were in attendance.

I was hoping that someone on the list lived near the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library and would do a lookup for me. I cannot get a copy of the book, "The early Pennsylvania Dials- their ancestors and descendents." by DeMoure, Violet Dial sent to me. I am trying to decipher whether this in fact could be a line of my family I have been searching for, but I do not want to make the trip to Ohio if it is not a lead. If someone would be so kind as to peruse through the book for me please contact me and I will give you a little more detail as to what I am looking for. Thanks Sallie ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today!

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 9, 1905 MRS. MARY A. MORRISON, aged 89 years, 3 months and 13 days, died at the home of her daughter, MRS. VIRGINIA A. CLOSE, at Waterloo, Iowa, on February 27, 1905.  She had made her home with MRS. CLOSE for the past seven years.  MRS. MORRISON will be remembered by many of the Belmont County, Ohio people, residing in Lucas County.  MRS. CLOSE accompanied the remains to St. Clairsville, Ohio, for interment. The mother is survived by five children, MRS. ELIZABETH HAINES and JOHN MORRISON, of Washington, D.C.; JOSEPH MORRISON of Cadiz, Ohio; S.L. MORRISON of Lincoln Township and MRS. CLOSE of Waterloo, besides twenty-eight grand children and nine great grand children.  The deceased was a noble woman and had filled her measure of life well and hers is a reward of the just. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 19, 2004 http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm Posted at this site with Nancee's permission I am not connected to this family, just wanted to share, hopefully it may help someone in their research. I do not know Mary's maiden name. Deborah

I am trying to determine when my grandmother, Josephine Hunkler, left the Ohio area. I know she married John Weber in Sept., 1911 in Denve, CO. She was born on the John Hunkler farm in Malaga Township of Monroe County, July, 1884 and baptized at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Does anyone have access to Federal Census or City Directories that might help me pinpoint where she was between 1900 and 1910. She told me she once lived in a boarding house doing chores. I don't know whether that would be in Monroe county somewhere or Barnesville, Belmont County, where a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins lived. Thanks! Martha

First of all I'd suggest you visit the rootsweb site for Belmont County, always the first place one should start when beginning to research in a new area. All sites are different and have different info, but all contain things to help those starting to search in the area....generally they also have lookups offered, that may contain helpful info.... http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohbelmon/ If you know the death dates then I'd also suggest you check to see if there are any wills or administrative papers for these folks, at the probate section of the courthouse, in St. Clairsville.... both wills and adm. papers are wonderful sources of family data. Visit the online site for the Ohio Historical Society, located in Columbus. http://www.ohiohistory.org/ They have a lot of info online, and the indices of newspapers in different areas, including St Clairsville....you may, I believe, request these through interlibrary loans via your own local library.....with death dates you can pin down the films that might contain info on their deaths. They also have death registers, but you need to just surf the site to see what all they do have. Sandra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doris Forsyth" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2004 4:45 PM Subject: [OHBELMON-L] Early Ohio > Hi, > > > > Does anyone have a suggestion about any place to research info on Belmont > County between 1800 - 1815? Since there are no census records for 1800 or > 1810, and my ancestor, David Reed, died there in 1815, I have no idea where > anything might be found regarding him-like where he was buried, etc. Was it > common to bury a person on his land at that time? What burial sites > (cemeteries) were in existence at that time, in that area,(close to St. > Clairsville) about 1815? His mother, Elizabeth Reed, died in 1822, and > same thing is true for her-no evidence of where she is buried. Only death > records are very brief legal documents and nothing personal in them. > > > > Thoughts or suggestions? > > > > Doris Reed Forsyth > > > > > > > > > > > >

Hi, Does anyone have a suggestion about any place to research info on Belmont County between 1800 - 1815? Since there are no census records for 1800 or 1810, and my ancestor, David Reed, died there in 1815, I have no idea where anything might be found regarding him-like where he was buried, etc. Was it common to bury a person on his land at that time? What burial sites (cemeteries) were in existence at that time, in that area,(close to St. Clairsville) about 1815? His mother, Elizabeth Reed, died in 1822, and same thing is true for her-no evidence of where she is buried. Only death records are very brief legal documents and nothing personal in them. Thoughts or suggestions? Doris Reed Forsyth

I have been searching for the parentage of William DILLON born in 1822 in OHio for many years without any luck. I keep coming back to the possibility that William may have been the son of James DILLON who is shown in the 1840 census for Monroe County, Perry Township with a male between the ages of 15-20. James was between the ages of 60-70 and born in MD in the 1850 OH Monroe County Census in Perry township. In the 1830 census for Belmont County Somerset township is shown a James DILLON family that has a male between the ages 5-10 which would also match the age of my William DILLON. The James DILLON is shown between the ages of 40-50 that fits in with the James Dillon in the 1840 and 1850 census for Monroe County. Is it possible that the James DILLON in Belmont County in 1830 census is the same James DILLON in Monroe County in 1840 and 50? Then in the 1820 census for Belmont County for Kirkwood township is shown a James DILLON between the ages of 26 and 45 that could be our same James Dillon. My question is: Could all these James DILLON's be the same man and could he also be the father of my William Dillon born in 1822 and shown in the 1850 census living in Monroe county, Green township with his wife Elizabeth (??) and their three sons: Abraham, Henry and John.? I wonder if anyone can shoot down my theory or help support it. Thanks for your help. Perry Adams

Seeking information on this couple. They were married Carroll Co. Had been given information that Anniasis/Anias/Amos had died in Civil War. I am descended through the Swangle/Swangel/Swengle lineage. Grateful for any clues. Viola

Anyone researching the HUTCHISON family? In 1840 census, there is a Benjamin at York Twp on page 036 and a Samuel at Mead Twp on page 033. My ggg-gm was Rachel S. HUTCHISON b/1838 in Ohio.m/Frederick EBERLING/EBELING of Germany in 1864. There are hints, no documentation, thus far, that her parents were Benjamin HUTCHISON and Nancy SMITH and that this couple was married at Portage Co., Ohio. Online, no documentation, I found a listing for two sisters, Elizabeth b/1833 m/Samuel FITCH and Anna b/1835 m/Mr.GREENLEE. any assistance appreciated Audrey

RICHARD M............. In my family search I saw messages on this list (from 2002) regarding a search for family of Stephen Hipkins, Sr. & Jr. including Brown and Heatherington from Belmont County, OHIO. My grandmother was Laura Hipkins Rand, daughter of Stephen Hipkins, Jr. I would like to connect with anyone who is a descendant of this line. I have little history of this side of my family and would very much like to learn more about them. Thank you. Lynne Rand Norris _________________________________________________________________ Looking to buy a house? Get informed with the Home Buying Guide from MSN House & Home. http://coldwellbanker.msn.com/

In a message dated 6/7/2004 9:01:39 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > > QUERY Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Subject: Michael Flick/Clarissa Truax In the 1850 Census, in Center Township, Monroe Co., OH, Clarissa Truax is listed in the home of Michael & Rebecca Flick. Clarissa is age 6 years. By 1860 Census, Clarissa Truax is listed in Wayne Co, IL, as age 16, and again with Michael & Rebecca Flick. In 1864 she wed William Tidd Graham in Wayne Co, IL. William T. Graham was born in Monroe Co, OH . Clarissa (Truax) Graham's obit says she was born in Woodsfield, Monroe Co, OH. By 1880 William and Clarissa had homesteaded in Phillips Co, KS. William Tidd Graham, born in OH, father born in Ireland, and mother born in South Carolina. These states [of birth] remain the constant answer [in each census] until his death in 1912. Clarissa in 1880 was born in Ohio, with father born in Ohio and mother born in PA. These states are the same as mentioned in 1900 [Census, enumerated] before her death in 1901. Michael Flick and his wife Rebecca were both born in PA, as was a son Arthur, born about 1831 in PA. Later children were born in Ohio. It is possible that Clarissa's mother was a Flick. Does anyone know anything about this family? Who were the parents of William T. Graham? Was he the son of Thomas Graham, listed in the 1850 census of Malaga Township, Monroe Co., Ohio and a first wife? The ages of William in 1850 and 1860 do not agree with his stated birth date? Who are the parents of Clarissa Truax? Again the old Monroe courthouse fire and the Wayne Co., IL courthouse fire are making things difficult. Any clues for these two families would be appreciated. They are not my family, but were neighbors of all my families in Kansas and the connection is driving me nuts. Thanks, Jerilyn ___________________________________________________________________________ Dear Jerilyn: I do not have any connection to your family, but when I looked at the 1860 Census of Center Twp, Monroe Co, OH, I could not help noticing the Tidd Family. Perhaps there is a connection between this family and your William Tidd Graham. Thought I would add it for consideration. Betti Elaine Auerbach <[email protected]> CENSUS 1860 Monroe Co, OH #269/269 Center Twp [Davis, pp. 85] William Tidd, 74, b. c1786, farmer, $650/439, Ireland Emily A. Tidd, 44, b. c1816, PA William Tidd, 14, b. c1846, OH, in school Sarah Tidd, 8, b. c1852, OH, in school

In the 1850 Census in Center Township Monroe Co., Ohio Clarissa Truax is listed in the home of Michael & Rebecca Flick. Clarissa is age 6. By 1860 census Clarissa Truax is listed in Wayne Co., Illinois, as age 16 and again with Michael & Rebecca Flick. In 1864 she wed William Tidd Graham in Wayne Co. William T. Graham having been born in MOnroe Co. Clarissa's obit says she was born in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH. By 1880 William and Clarissa have homesteaded in Phillips Co., Kansas. William Tidd Graham, born in OH, father born in Ireland, and mother born in South Carolina. These states remain the constant answer until his death in 1912. Clarissa in 1880 was born in Ohio, with father born in Ohio and mother born in PA. These states are the same as mentioned in 1900 before her death in 1901. Michael Flick and his wife Rebecca were both born in PA as was a son Arthur, born about 1831 in PA. Later children born in Ohio. It is possible that Clarissa's mother was a Flick. Does anyone know anything about this family? Who were the parents of William T. Graham? Was he the son of Thomas Graham, listed in the 1850 census of Malaga Township, Monroe Co., Ohio and a first wife? The ages of William in 1850 and 1860 do not agree with his stated birth date? Who are the parents of Clarissa Truax? Again the old Monroe court house fire and the Wayne Co., IL court house fire are making things difficult. Any clues for these two families would be appreciated. They are not my family, but were neighbors of all my families in Kansas and the connection is driving me nuts. Thanks, Jerilyn

Located new information and LOTS more puzzles.............. What I KNOW is......................... Abraham Thomas b/Oct 1860 Cambria, PA. Not certain if that is Cambria Twp in Cambria Co., PA or just Cambria Co., His place of birth is listed on his marriage license of 1885 in Benwood, Marshall co., WV. He was living in Belmont Co., Ohio (just across the Ohio River) at the time of application for marriage. He married Lydia J. EBELING/EBERLING of Benwood. GUESSTIMATION is....................... In the 1860 census of Cambria co., PA, parents b/Wales, I found a David b/1838 in Ohio with wife Mary, b/PA with a child Alice age one. My Abram/Abraham/A.M. was born in October 1860. In the 1880 census of Braddock, Allegheny co., PA, I later found a David b/1838 in Ohio, with wife, Mary, and children: Alice 21, Abram 19, James 17, Annie 11, Margarett 9, Smilda 7, all born in PA & Nathaniel age 4 b/OH Also a John Attic (0ther) b/PA Near by I found a Griffith Thomas, 70 with wife, Jane 74 , (both born Wales) with son, Alex 33. In 1870 census of Millville, Cambria Co., PA I find Griffith 59, wife Jane 66, (both of Wales) and son Alex 22 b/PA. Online I found a family....... (SAME FAMILY???) Griffith Thomas and wife, Jane and children.......... Mary A. b/about 1837 of NY, NY DAVID B/ABOUT 1838 OHIO Margaret b/about 1841 of Bradys Bend, Armstrong, PA. (I think she m/John Hughes) Elizabeth b/about 1844 same ALEXANDER b/about 1847 same Ellen b/about 1849 same ANOTHER KINK/POSSIBILITY.............. In the history of Welsh community of Pike Twp, Bradford co., PA.......... In 1825 a family arrived from Wales, including.......... David and wife, Hannah (Griffith) & Hannah's brother Reese Griffith/Griffis. with children: Hannah, Margaret, David, Thomas, Sarah, and Griffith. Father, David, dies within six weeks of arriving in Pike Twp. & Margaret and Sarah die within two/three years............. Daughter Hannah m/David Williams and migrates to Minnesota. On the ship William Byrnes form Liverpool, I find this family along with Rees Griffith and David Williams. Anyone connected to any of these families that can prove or disprove the above data?? Any assistance appreciated. Audrey

Hi, Thank you so very much for this information.... I do have a kind list member already getting the obit from the library for me. You all are so helpful...I thank you both so much! Marcia > > I was compiling some obits around that time from the > newspaper, Times-Leader, and I had this short obit. Maybe > there was more in the actual newspaper, but this may help. > > Dec. 31, 2000 > > Virginia Myers > > Virginia Metcalf Myers, 87, Bellaire, died Dec. 30. Grisell > Funeral Home, Bellaire, was in charge. > > Also, at the time, they had this at the bottom of the page online: > > NEED A COMPLETE OBITUARY? Send $1.00, the name of the > individual and the publication date to THE TIMES LEADER, c/o > Judy McManus (Circulation), 200 S. Fourth Street, Martins > Ferry, Ohio, 43935. > > The obit was also in the Jan. 2, 2001 edition. > > Bonnie Burkhardt [email protected]

Marcia, I was compiling some obits around that time from the newspaper, Times-Leader, and I had this short obit. Maybe there was more in the actual newspaper, but this may help. Dec. 31, 2000 Virginia Myers Virginia Metcalf Myers, 87, Bellaire, died Dec. 30. Grisell Funeral Home, Bellaire, was in charge. Also, at the time, they had this at the bottom of the page online: NEED A COMPLETE OBITUARY? Send $1.00, the name of the individual and the publication date to THE TIMES LEADER, c/o Judy McManus (Circulation), 200 S. Fourth Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, 43935. The obit was also in the Jan. 2, 2001 edition. Bonnie Burkhardt [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 4:19 PM Subject: [OHBELMON-L] Wanted...Virginia Meyers obit > Happy Memorial Day! > > I am hoping someone might be able to find an obit for me on Virginia > Meyers. I found this in the SSDI.. > > > Name: Virginia Myers > SSN: 273-10-7477 > Last Residence: 43906 Bellaire, Belmont, Ohio, United States of > America > Born: 15 Apr 1913 > Died: 30 Dec 2000 > State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951 ) > > Thanks for your help... > Marcia > >

I now have found the parents of my William Gardner b 1828 and his brother Jarrett both being born in Belmont Co. Ohio. My William married Mary Elizabeth Franks and Jarrett married Elizabeth Jane Gosney. I found these two marriages for Washington in Belmont Co. I think he was married a 3rd time to a Rebecca who is the 31 year old female on the 1850 census. Name: GARDNER, WASHINGTON Spouse: MOORE, MARY Marriage Date: 8 Mar 1827 County: Belmont State: OH Name: GARDNER, WASHINGTON Spouse: McFREDERICK, NANCY Marriage Date: 8 Dec 1836 County: Belmont State: OH My grandmother would be Mary Moore. I think 10 yr old Mary on census is dtr of Nancy McFrederick. 1850 Belmont Co Ohio Kirkwood twp pg 83a and b, household 642 Washington Gardner 46 Virg Rebecca 31 Ohio Jeremiah 21 Oh Sarah 19 Oh Andrew 14 or 16 Oh Garrett 12 Oh Mary 10 1850 Belmont Co Ohio Kirkwood twp, pg 87b and 88a household 709 William Gardner 22 Oh Mary 20 Oh I am looking for a Karin Goudy and hoping she is still on this list. She posted some information back in 1999 regarding her Frank Benjamin Gardner b 1854 Belmont Co. being a son of Washington, and I would like to correspond with her if anyone knows how to contact her. I revised my webpage today with some photos of my family. I also have spoken to an 84 yr old descendant of Jarrett's family who lives in Winfield, Ks. He too has been looking for years for our Gardner family. Here's the link. This will tell their migration path from Ohio/ILL/KS/MO and more http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~auntsissie/powellgardner.html Carolyn Whitaker

Happy Memorial Day! I am hoping someone might be able to find an obit for me on Virginia Meyers. I found this in the SSDI.. Name: Virginia Myers SSN: 273-10-7477 Last Residence: 43906 Bellaire, Belmont, Ohio, United States of America Born: 15 Apr 1913 Died: 30 Dec 2000 State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951 ) Thanks for your help... Marcia