The index now contains the following townships: Hanover Township Milford Township Morgan Township Oxford Township Reily Township Ross Township This is pretty much the western half of the county. Wayne Township is next on my to-do list and should be done by the end of the month. I have also changed the URL of the index. You can find it at: http://kowallek.myiglou.com/butler/butler-plat-search.htm Enjoy... -- Dennis Kowallek Hanover Twp., Butler Co. kowallek@iglou.com ******************

I am looking for information on Stephen BAKER. I found him listed on the 1830 census living in Miltonville. He was listed as being between 30-40 boy 5-10 a girl 20-30 This fits the little bit of information I have that he was born abt. 1793 in Maryland. In 1850 he is in Randolph Co., IN with a son John b. abt. 1823. It is possible Stephen married Sarah LEMMON in Franklin Co., IN. Stephen was the son of Thomas and Lydia (HAND) BAKER. Any information or leads are greatly appreciated. Brenda in TX

Vivian Moon gave me permission to post this little tidbit! Enjoy! Norma >November 8, 1939 Wednesday Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio > >Education Week's Idea Featured In McKinley Program > > McKinley ninth grade students in the class of Miss Elam's presented > the assembly program Wednesday morning in the school auditorium. > The theme of the program was based on American Education Week, being > observed this week in the schools. > Following scripture readings by James Smith, a one-act play, "Know > Thyself" was presented. The play was written for Junior High school > programs for the Education Week by Helen L. Miller and Beulah M Bradley, > of the Hannah Penn Junior High School in York, Pa. > The plot carried a suggestion to the student audience to derive the > most from their education and make study interesting instead of a task. > The play was dramatized effectively to "Sell" the students on better education. > Members of the cast include JoAnn Kirk, Lelia Croake, Eugene Stanley, > Bill Martin, Jean Garrison, Martha Baird, Francis Henry, Ellen Stalls, > Jean Jones, Eula Mae Roberts, Billy Schuyler, Helen Swank, Wilson Briel, > Tom Jones and Harlan Downs. Miss Varta Vula took part in the play as > flute soloist. > A tuba solo was played by Jim Barnes, followed by a short preview > skit of "Sunshine Twins", a three-act comedy faree to be presented Friday > at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. > Miss Dorothy Nieus, physical education teacher, and Rea Brown, music > director, assisted with the program.

Just a couple of questions to help me to decide whether to join or not: 1) Would the Middletown Historical Society contain any records on people who lived in the city of Hamilton, OH? 2) Since my maternal grandfather was born and raised in Middletown, but then lived most of his life in Hamilton, would the society have any old records on him? Thank you, Barbara Noble Indianapolis, IN "Roger L. Miller" <rmiller001@cinci.rr.com> wrote: There is a seperate historical society in Middletown. They maintain two museums - the Canal Museum and the Pickwick Building (56 South Main Street). Their address is: Middletown Historical Society P.O. Box 42312 Middletown, Ohio 45042-0312 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Noble" To: "Butler County OH" Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 9:37 AM Subject: [OHBUTLER] BC HISTORICAL SOCIETIES > Hello Norma, > > I am a member of the Butler County Historical Society in Hamilton, Ohio. > Is there also a Butler County Historical Society in Middletown, Ohio? If > so, do you think it would benefit me to join that one also? I'm a little > confused. > > Thank you, > Barbara in IN > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > OHBUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/448 - Release Date: 9/14/2006 > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OHBUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

There is a seperate historical society in Middletown. They maintain two museums - the Canal Museum and the Pickwick Building (56 South Main Street). Their address is: Middletown Historical Society P.O. Box 42312 Middletown, Ohio 45042-0312 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Noble" <barbaranoble@sbcglobal.net> To: "Butler County OH" <OHBUTLER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 9:37 AM Subject: [OHBUTLER] BC HISTORICAL SOCIETIES > Hello Norma, > > I am a member of the Butler County Historical Society in Hamilton, Ohio. > Is there also a Butler County Historical Society in Middletown, Ohio? If > so, do you think it would benefit me to join that one also? I'm a little > confused. > > Thank you, > Barbara in IN > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > OHBUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/448 - Release Date: 9/14/2006 > >

There is a Middletown Historical Society at 56 South Main St, Middletown, 45044 http://www.middle-america.org/Society/

Hello Norma, I am a member of the Butler County Historical Society in Hamilton, Ohio. Is there also a Butler County Historical Society in Middletown, Ohio? If so, do you think it would benefit me to join that one also? I'm a little confused. Thank you, Barbara in IN

Mercy Hospital has a warm spot in my heart. My uncle, Corliss Keller, was a long time physician there, probably from the early 1900s until the 1950s, and he delivered many, many babies. I believe his home and office were close to it. Growing up I heard much about it and also read much about it in the Hamilton Journal. I was sorry to read about its demise. Joe

On Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:52:21 -0400, "Robert McMaken" <rmcmaken@gmail.com> wrote: >Mercy Hospital Hamilton, like the other Mercy Hospitals in SW Ohio, >was founded and operated in bygone years by the Sisters of Mercy. I got confused because when I stayed at Fairfield Mercy nearly 20 years ago a Franciscan stopped by my room and we talked for a while. He knew some of the Franciscans who taught at my Catholic high school near Cleveland and he brought me up to date on who was still around. I assume he was the resident priest. -- Dennis Kowallek Hanover Twp., Butler Co. kowallek@iglou.com ******************

Bob, You're right about the Sisters of Mercy. I got my Sisters mixed up. I should have known! All my kids but one were born there. My real sister graduated from their nursing school in 1955 and worked there for several years. I hated to see that hospital shut down. I had a special fondness for it. Norma At 04:52 PM 9/13/2006 -0400, you wrote: >Mercy Hospital Hamilton, like the other Mercy Hospitals in SW Ohio, >was founded and operated in bygone years by the Sisters of Mercy. > >The remaining hospitals are now operated by a corporation - Mercy >Health Partners. > >How do I know? > >I was a long time member of Mercy's Civic Advisory Board, my wife was >a volunteer there for many years and one of my sons is on the staff of >Mercy Fairfield. > >Bob McMaken > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >OHBUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Mercy Hospital Hamilton, like the other Mercy Hospitals in SW Ohio, was founded and operated in bygone years by the Sisters of Mercy. The remaining hospitals are now operated by a corporation - Mercy Health Partners. How do I know? I was a long time member of Mercy's Civic Advisory Board, my wife was a volunteer there for many years and one of my sons is on the staff of Mercy Fairfield. Bob McMaken

Lisa, I see in the Hinkle/Henckle history where you got that. hmmm... It seems my source discussed this difference at one time but I don't recall the conclusion. Has anyone gotten Joseph's pension papers? Or Lydia's widow's pension? Shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa Siders To: ohbutler@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 3:02 PM Subject: Re: [OHBUTLER] Joseph Hinkle Sr. Shirley, I am finding that Lydia Cook Hinkle Hutchings is a Abel Cook Sr. daughter and no mother name at this time. Lisa Lisa "Hinkle" Siders Researching Since 1999 Henckel/Hinkle & Seiders/Siders Families and Memories http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ls55/index.html Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ----- Original Message ---- From: unicorn1945 <unicorn1945@sbcglobal.net> To: "OHBUTLER-L@rootsweb.com" <OHBUTLER@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 1:54:50 PM Subject: Re: [OHBUTLER] Joseph Hinkle Sr. Lisa, Did I send you the one showing Asa Cooke as her father? If so, I can't make any sense of the names and dates below Lydia's name. Seems to show that a Lusannah or Susannah Bryant as her mother but certainly the birth date is wrong. Shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa Siders To: Butler County, Ohio Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 11:26 AM Subject: [OHBUTLER] Joseph Hinkle Sr. Yes needing the correct information on Lydia Cook.....who is her parents I have Abel Sr Cooke/Cook, no mother. Her 1st husband was Joseph Hinkle Sr. and 2ND husband was Gabriel Hutchings she help back from sickness from the war and soon time later married him. Really needing the correct findings of this matter. Really would appreciate it. Lisa Lisa "Hinkle" Siders Researching Since 1999 Henckel/Hinkle & Seiders/Siders Families and Memories http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ls55/index.html Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OHBUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.1/440 - Release Date: 9/6/2006 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OHBUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OHBUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.1/440 - Release Date: 9/6/2006

Hi, Just another reminder about working in the Woodmansee Sugar Valley Cem. One plan is to level and reset Daniel Elliott's Marble tombstone. This will be the first tombstone replaced into a slotted foundation. Portland Cement, sand and Hydrated limestone will be onhand. Fun should be had by all. Work continues to assess the James Woodmansee, Poet mausoleum for a "plan of attack." Work completed depends on skills the volunteers have. We can always use more skilled labor. Reference- www.rootsweb.com/~ohbutcem/ Liberty Township then- Woodmansee Sugar Valley Cem Caroline Huppi Questions- email me.

Lisa, Did I send you the one showing Asa Cooke as her father? If so, I can't make any sense of the names and dates below Lydia's name. Seems to show that a Lusannah or Susannah Bryant as her mother but certainly the birth date is wrong. Shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa Siders To: Butler County, Ohio Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 11:26 AM Subject: [OHBUTLER] Joseph Hinkle Sr. Yes needing the correct information on Lydia Cook.....who is her parents I have Abel Sr Cooke/Cook, no mother. Her 1st husband was Joseph Hinkle Sr. and 2ND husband was Gabriel Hutchings she help back from sickness from the war and soon time later married him. Really needing the correct findings of this matter. Really would appreciate it. Lisa Lisa "Hinkle" Siders Researching Since 1999 Henckel/Hinkle & Seiders/Siders Families and Memories http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ls55/index.html Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OHBUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.1/440 - Release Date: 9/6/2006

Some historical info on Elder William Tyner (my 3rd great-grandfather), I just retyped from old hard copy etc. sent to me several years back by another other than one listed as sender here on. Indian Creek Pioneer Baptist Church, Reilly, Butler Co., Ohio The following is information from Randy Klemme April 6, 2000 to the franklincountygenealogy@egroups.com �I have the following (on subject) Indian Creek Pioneer Burial Ground and Church is on Indian Creek Road in Reilly Township in Butler Co., Ohio. �(The following is from a booklet dated September 8, 1963, commemorating the Restoration and Dedication of Indian Creek Pioneer Burial Ground and Church.)� �The new settlers met in cabins fro their first church services. The Regular Baptists as early as 1809 had invited Elder William Tyner of Brookville, Indiana to preach to them on Saturdays and Sundays. He had come into the White Water Valley in 1800 and by 1805 had a church started on the Little Cedar Creek, south of Brookville. This became the Mother Church of the White Water Association. On July 28, 1810, he moderated the meeting at which was organized The Indian Creek Church in the cabin of John Morris (great grandfather of Mrs. Ellis Abbot of Reilly).� �From Elder Tyner�s own account of his trip to Reilly, we learn that he rode through the forest, following the White Water River to the mouth of the Big Cedar Creek and followed that creek until he arrived just west of his destination on Indian Creek. Stopping to let his horse drink in Big Cedar creek, he saw an Indian standing motionless on the opposite bank with drawn bow, the arrow pointed at his heart. Unarmed, as there were so few Indians in this area in 1810, the Elder stared at the Indian, trying not to show his fright, but he said it seemed an eternity before the Indian lowered his bow and melted away into the forest.� �Arriving at the cabin of John Morris, he found many members of the Baptist faith. From the original minute books, we have the following account written in ink by Abraham Lee, surveyor, charter member and the first writing clerk: �The Regulars Baptist Church of Christ on Indian Creek was constituted on the 28th day of July 1810 by Elders Joshua Palmore, Moses Frazy, and William Tyner, number of members, 22.� There�s also more on this church and Reilly Township in �A History and Biographical Cyclopedia of Butler County, Ohio� which can be found at: http://www.rootsweb.com/-ohbutler/cyc/index.html Bertie Herman Descendant of Abraham Lee More on Indian Creek Baptist Church from the A History and Biographical Cyclopaedia of Butler County Ohio, Cincinnati Ohio. Western Biographical Publishing Company, 1882. Excerpt from Reilly Township, Butler Co., Ohio: The Indian Creek Baptist Church was organized in 1810 three miles above Reily, at the house of John MORRIS or John BURKS. The land on which the house stands, and the ground where the graveyard is, consisting of three acres, was bought of Valentine CHASE for nine dollars. It is situated in the southeast quarter of Section 5. The first house was log, erected in 1812. The deed for land was made the same year. When this Church was organized there were twenty-two members. Among them were Abraham LEE and wife; John MORRIS, Sen.; John DURWESE and wife; John BURKE; Nicholas JONES; Joseph BRADY; Lot ABRAMS; and Abram JONES and wife. This Church was the result of a strong influence brought to bear upon the people by the Rev. Mr. TYNER, of Brookville, who preached here in 1809. TYNER was very illiterate. During the ministry of some of the early preachers the membership increased very fast. About one hundred accessions were made to the Church in eighteen months, under the preaching of M! essrs. TYNER, THOMAS, and THOMPSON. The most united in one day were fourteen. ABRAHAM, THURSTON, and SPARKS were pioneer ministers; the latter claimed "that which a man loved was his God." Benjamin MARTIN, who belonged to what was called the Two-seed Baptists, was a powerful preacher here in early times. Samuel BILLINGS was another pioneer minister; so also was Moses HORNADAY from near Harrison, Hamilton County. Judas SHIRK, Daniel ROBERSON, Mr. OLDHAM, Mr. CHILDERS, Daniel BRIANT, Joseph FLYNN, and John BRADY were all men of character, who held services here when the society was in a flourishing condition. There have been other preachers here, men of all grades and ages, who lived in other localities and who made it convenient to be here on stated occasions. Since 1860 there have been no regular services in the church, at which date the Reily Village Baptist Church was erected. The old hewed-log house was torn down about 1830, when the second church, a brick, thirty by fifty feet, took its place the same year. The Reily Church had twenty-two members in 1860: John SMITH and wife; Joseph BRADY; John DURWESE and wife; Fanny ROLL; Maria ROLL; Almira CRUBAUGH; Rachel BARNUM, and others. This point of worship has preaching with considerable regularity; the Church is ministered to by the Rev. Mr. BEVIS, of Kentucky. From the old cemetery we have: Ephraim TUCKER died August 1, 1844, aged 74. Joseph BRADY, who was an early member of the Church, died December 17, 1860, aged 80. Sarah, wife of Joseph BRADY, died August 10, 1847, aged 62. Nicholas JONES died April 24, 1853, aged 73. Mary, wife of Nicholas JONES, died September 29, 1855, aged 70. Mary COLE died January 9, 1831, aged 99. Samuel THURSTON died March 23, 1823, aged 57. Hannah TH! URSTON died July 23, 1840, aged 68. Josiah DUNGAN, who was drowned in Indian Creek, June, 1821, aged 21. Philetus MUNSON died February 26, 1854, aged 63. Rebecca, wife of Philetus MUNSON, died February 5, 1869, aged 76. Abraham JONES born May 20, 1783; died July 2, 1863. Sarah, wife of Abraham JONES, died March 2, 1856, aged 66. Abraham LEE died April 29, 1858, aged 79. Eunice, wife of Abraham LEE, died February 25, 1861, aged 78. David WING died November 17, 1857, aged 86. Marcy, wife of David WING, died April 17, 1844, aged 75. Matthew RIGGS died February 25, 1836, aged 62. Mary, wife of Matthew RIGGS, died March 14, 1865, aged 76. Susanna E., wife of James URMSTON, born March 22, 1799; died August 7, 1837. Jonathan URMSTON died August 24, 1840; aged 50. Gideon WILKINSON departed this life January 26, 1842; aged 70. Abigail, wife of Gideon WILKINSON, who departed this life departed December 30, 1842; aged 64. Thomas BOONE born August 21, 1759; died February 6, 1831. Mr. B! OONE was a relative of Colonel Daniel BOONE, the Kentuckian. Susanna B OONE, born April 12, 1756; died February 6, 1830. Reuben STATON died March 4, 1818; aged 42. Martha, wife of Reuben STATON, died January 15, 1834; in the 60th year of her age. In the northwest corner of the yard are some of the first burials in the townships, as; Valentine CHASE, Sen., died August 20, 1815; aged 31. William BURCH died May 16, 1857; aged 68. In memory of George MISNER, who died January 13, 1835; aged 30. In the Indian Creek Cemetery there are, perhaps, one hundred and seventy-five burials, mostly in the northeast corner of the yard, on the high ground. The oldest grave in the ground is undoubtedly that of the CHASE child. James Wilkinson tnecjim@earthlink.net Psalms 34:19 Love Worth Finding, Sundays @ 11 AM CDT on TBN Station

Shirley, I am finding that Lydia Cook Hinkle Hutchings is a Abel Cook Sr. daughter and no mother name at this time. Lisa Lisa "Hinkle" Siders Researching Since 1999 Henckel/Hinkle & Seiders/Siders Families and Memories http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ls55/index.html Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ----- Original Message ---- From: unicorn1945 <unicorn1945@sbcglobal.net> To: "OHBUTLER-L@rootsweb.com" <OHBUTLER@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 1:54:50 PM Subject: Re: [OHBUTLER] Joseph Hinkle Sr. Lisa, Did I send you the one showing Asa Cooke as her father? If so, I can't make any sense of the names and dates below Lydia's name. Seems to show that a Lusannah or Susannah Bryant as her mother but certainly the birth date is wrong. Shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa Siders To: Butler County, Ohio Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 11:26 AM Subject: [OHBUTLER] Joseph Hinkle Sr. Yes needing the correct information on Lydia Cook.....who is her parents I have Abel Sr Cooke/Cook, no mother. Her 1st husband was Joseph Hinkle Sr. and 2ND husband was Gabriel Hutchings she help back from sickness from the war and soon time later married him. Really needing the correct findings of this matter. Really would appreciate it. Lisa Lisa "Hinkle" Siders Researching Since 1999 Henckel/Hinkle & Seiders/Siders Families and Memories http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ls55/index.html Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OHBUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.1/440 - Release Date: 9/6/2006 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OHBUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello, I'm looking for info on Andrew (Andreas) Koch and Mary Koch who immigrated to the US in 1844 with their son Andrew Koch, who was born ca. 1835. There is an Andrew and Mary Koch with son Andrew Koch on the 1850 census in Butler Co., Ohio. Does anyone have info on this family, or could someone direct me to the best source for this family in Butler Co.? Thanks! Janet Estep

Yes needing the correct information on Lydia Cook.....who is her parents I have Abel Sr Cooke/Cook, no mother. Her 1st husband was Joseph Hinkle Sr. and 2ND husband was Gabriel Hutchings she help back from sickness from the war and soon time later married him. Really needing the correct findings of this matter. Really would appreciate it. Lisa Lisa "Hinkle" Siders Researching Since 1999 Henckel/Hinkle & Seiders/Siders Families and Memories http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ls55/index.html Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and forever. Hebrews 13:8

Here is a link to an article regarding the closing. www.enquirer.com/editions/2001/06/02/loc_loss_of_hamilton.html I have emailed the history of the hospital to your email address. Sandi Deaton-Kneer Orlando, Fl -----Original Message----- From: ohbutler-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ohbutler-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Kathleen Dewey Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 11:26 AM To: OHBUTLER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [OHBUTLER] Mercy Hospital I've come across a death certificate that lists Mercy Hospital in Hamilton as place of death. The death was in 1937. Is Mercy Hospital still there? Where is it located? Was it run by a religious denomination? Thank you. Kathleen Dewey ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OHBUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

On Thu, 7 Sep 2006 08:26:25 -0700, "Kathleen Dewey" <kdewey@sbceo.org> wrote: >I've come across a death certificate that lists Mercy Hospital in Hamilton as place of death. The death was in 1937. Is Mercy Hospital still there? Where is it located? Was it run by a religious denomination? I believe Hamilton Mercy closed a few years ago. I had an operation at Fairfield Mercy (or is it called Mercy North?) many years ago and I'm pretty sure it was affiliated with the Franciscans. -- Dennis Kowallek Hanover Twp., Butler Co. kowallek@iglou.com ******************