Please reply ONLY on the Board (links below): ============================================ This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Holmes Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0VB.2ACE/261 Message Board Post: Have you ever come across a William R Holmes, born?, died May 1877. He married, Margaret Ella Leslie Jan. 5, 1873. Born of this marriage, Omer Leslie Holmes, Aug. 25 1874. They resided in Darke county, William may have lived in Hamilton county. If you have any information about William R Holmes and willing to share, it would be helpful. Thank you, Mark Holmes

Hi all, Does anyone have access to cemetery lists? I've been trying to find death dates for: ZIMMERMAN, Isaac b ca 1838 and his wife ZIMMERMAN, Rebecca b ca 1838 The last time I have them is in the 1880 census in Van Buren, Darke Co........... Thanks for any help at all!! Sharon Frank in Fl.

2Dec1850 Monroe Twp., Darke Co., Ohio HH # 90 91 GOODALE, Oren 48 farmer Oh. , Lucy 43 Oh. , Permelia 18 Oh. , Abigael 16 Oh. , Henry 14 Oh. , Anna 12 Oh. , Oren 6 Oh. , Eastern 10 Oh. , Samuel 8 Oh. , Stephen 4 Oh ************** Hi! Is anyone researching the above family? Although my Stephen A. GOODALE states he was b. in 1851 I keep coming back to this family as on his death certificate it gives name of father as Oren. Stephen named his daughter Laura Anna and son William Jesse. He married Paulina "Lena" WATSON of Kentucky but may have been married before in 1874 Holt Co., Mo. to Susanah BEAN. Stephen was a carpenter by trade and is listed in the St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Mo. directory along with Oren and Henry GOODALE, all carpenters in the late 1880's. Stephen died in 1926 in Downey, Los Angeles, California. This is about all of the information I have concerning my ggGrandfather and would love to connect him with a GOODALE family. I'm hoping someone can suggest search sites or have suggestions as to how to go about either adding him to the above family or totally eliminating him from this family. The index on-line for Monroe Twp., Darke Co., Ohio web site 1850 Census doesn't even list the above family..there are mentions of a Jas. GOODALE however. I found Oren and Lucy in the Ancestry 1850 Census images. Any help and suggestions are appreciated. Thanks, Marie An incompetent attorney can delay a trial for months or years. A competent attorney can delay one even longer. *Evelle J. Younger*

Hello All, You will find a new offering from Lois Ann Baker in the "Local Author Bookstore" at DCOWeb.org ( http://www.dcoweb.org/bookstore/ ). While there, take a look at what else is being offered by our friends who study Darke County families. Lois Ann's book, described below, can specifically be found at: http://www.dcoweb.org/bookstore/loisbaker.htm SELECTED COMPILATION OF CEMETERIES AND RELATED CHURCHES IN ALLEN, BROWN, PATTERSON AND WABASH TOWNSHIPS The following cemeteries are covered in Lois Ann's newest book: Webster Chapel Cemetery, Horschour Cemetery, Holsapple Cemetery, Shook Cemetery, Mendenhall Cemetery, Teacup Cemetery and Speelman Cemetery. The church histories included are Webster Chapel, Rossburg Methodist, Holsapple Church of Christ, Burkettsville Church of Christ, Union Sunday School, and Walnut Grove Christian. 266 pages with index. Thanks, --Jane Torres

Need death Date For Andrew Franklin Fields.He was My Great Grandfather. Thanks Joan

Please reply ONLY on the Board (link below): ============================================ This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: STUDEBAKER STUDABAKER EARHART Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0VB.2ACE/231.1 Message Board Post: Hello .... My husband is of the Studybaker/Studebaker family line and we have the "Studebaker Family Book" for which I looked up your inquiery, and found as follows: Mary Studabaker (notice spelling) Born: 1809 Darke County, OH Parents: Abraham Studabker and Mary Townsend Spouse: Martin Earhart Born: 2/5/1799 VA Died: 10/1/1852 Buried: Earhart Cemetery, Greenville Township; Darke Co. Parent: George Earhart Married: 12/18/1825 Children: all born in Greenville, OH 1. George 1825 2. Mahala 1829 3. Martin 1831 4. Mary 1835 5. Elizabeth 1838 6. Abraham 7/26/1840-1/15/1849 7. William 8. Maria 1847 Marriage #2: Spouse: Zacharia Brandon * Lived in Greenville Township, Darke County, OH I have much on Mary Studabaker's parents if you are interested.

The various Bricker families in the U.S. and Canada today descend from immigrants of different faiths who arrived here from Switzerland, Germany, France, Britain, and Eastern Europe. Some of us know who those immigrants were by having either inherited or created our own family trees on paper, sometimes stretching our family origins back as far as to the 1500s. Others among us are aware of our Bricker roots only going back as far as parents or grandparents. By taking advantage of recently-affordable technology, however, together we can now help clarify our roots by having scientists read the genetic record that half of us carry within us, in our Y-chromosome DNA. Just like the Bricker last name, an exact or nearly exact copy of a man's "Y" chromosome is passed on, generation after generation from father to son. In that way, a male Bricker living today may have a "genetic signature" unchanged or very little changed from that which his direct Bricker ancestors had hundreds of years ago. And there's a very high likelihood that men who today share both the same last name and the same or similar genetic signature also share the same ancestor from some point in the past. By submitting a small sample of his Y-chromosome (no needles or blood sample necessary!) for analysis to a lab specializing in "genetic genealogy", men over 18 years old who were born with the Bricker surname can participate in this Project, to track Bricker family lines by finding out which among us share common ancestors and genealogies. While only Bricker men may directly contribute a sample of their Y-chromosome for use in this project, your help is also very much needed if you are married to such a Bricker, or have a living brother, father, son, or paternal grandfather, uncle, or male first cousin who is a Bricker by birth. Please pass on this email message to him, and encourage his participation if the Project goals interest you. In fact, you may want to forward this email to any of your Bricker relatives who you think might be interested, and encourage them to visit our webpage as well. The more that participate, more use this project will be to everyone participating! For further information on the Project, please visit the webpage at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bricker/index.htm If you are at all interested in pinning down with more certainty who your Bricker ancestors were, and even possibly extending your family line as far back as your European roots, your participation in this BRICKER Surname DNA Project can potentially help you with these goals. Sincerely, Dale Bricker Interim Project Coordinator BrickerDNA@yahoo.com

Please reply ONLY on the Board (link below): ============================================ This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shenefelt, Burns Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0VB.2ACE/249.1.1 Message Board Post: Jeff - Thank you very much for all of this information. I am sure that my ancestor is Elizabeth Burns who married Frederick Shenefelt or Shonefield. I have a slight problem with this line, though - outlined below. If you can help me or know anyone who can - please let me know. Here is my Shenefelt family. Frederick Shenefelt b. 1791 son of John Shenefelt and Elizabeth Shenefelt (cousins) d.22 Jan 1852 m. before 1819 Elizabeth Burns b. about 1795 of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania daughter of Henry Burns of Darke Co., Ohio Children: John Burns Shenefelt b.24 Dec 1819 d. 15 Nov 1909 Susanna Shenefelt b. 24 Aug 1821 d. 8 May 1842 Abraham B. Shenefelt 22 Dec 1824 d 3 Aug 1880 Isaac Shenefelt b.1 Feb 1829 d.23 Jan 1903 Nancy Shenefelt b.19 October 1830 d. 1 Dec 1891 Margaret Shenefelt b. 29 Sept 1832 d. 20 July 1918 Sarah Ann Shenefelt b. 2 Dec 1834 d. 21 March 1918 Here is the problem. There are 6 other children that belong to Frederick Shenefelt and second wife Mary. Their oldest is Mary Ann Shenefelt b. 15 Jan 1836 in Huntingdon Co., Pa. (I have her obit that gives her birth date and says her 1/2 sisters were Sarah and Margaret.) So that means Elizabeth Burns apparently died between 2 Dec 1834 and April 1835. However - Elizabeth Burns was named in her father's estate distribution in Darke County, Ohio on April 17, 1838 as the wife of Frederick Shonafield. Is it possible that her answer to the court was received earlier and just posted on April 17, 1838? I have been unable to find a tombstone for Elizabeth or a marriage date for Frederick to Mary. I have other information that supports the fact that Elizabeth died but these dates don't seem to make sense with the other information. Thanks for all your help. Linda

Please reply ONLY on the Board (link below): ============================================ This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burns, Adams Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0VB.2ACE/249.1 Message Board Post: Here is some information that I have about this family: Henry Burns Sr., born June 12, 1764, Lancaster, PA; died 1833, Darke Co., OH. Son of Ernest Born and Amelia Gerlach. His wives were; 1. Magdalena Shockey, born 1773 in PA., married by 1790, Franklin Co.,PA; divorced 1801-03. Died 1838, Beaver Township, Columbiana (now Mahoning) Co., OH. Daughter of Jacob Shockey 1750-1803 & Anna Freed. 2. Magdalen Miller, widow of John Miller. Married Dec. 31, 1815 in Montgomery Co., OH. She died 1841, Darke Co., OH. Children of Henry Burns Sr., & Magdalena Shockey are; + 1. Henry Burns Jr., born in 1780's in PA; died 1834 in Darke Co., OH; married in 1808 in PA to Elizabeth DeBra 1790-1859, daughter of Daniel & Elizabeth (Friend). + 2. Mary Burns, married George Sands. + 3. Magdalena Burns, married Mathias Smith. + 4. Daniel Burns, born Nov. 7, 1792 in Huntington Co., PA; died Aug 23, 1864 in Iowa; married Eve Anna Hittle, 1796-1880, daughter of John Nicholas & Eva Anna (Boyer). + 5. Elizabeth Burns, married Frederick Schonafield. + 6. Juliana Burns, born 1799; married Sep. 21, 1820, Miami Co., OH, to George Inman, born 1798 in South Carolina. + 7. Anna Amelia "Milly" Burns, born 1800; died Sep 14, 1822; married 1820 to Jacob Rench 1797-1874, son of Jacob & Susannah (Deeter). + 8. Christopher Burns. Children of Henry Burns Sr., & Magdalen Miller are; + 1. Catharine Burns, born circa 1816; married Mr. Waggerman + 2. Sophia Burns, married Mr. Hanes/Harris?? + 3. Barbara Burns. Magdalena Shockey possibly gave birth to two illegitimate daughters before marrying by 1803 to Baltzer Mowen 1759-1850, son of Daniel & Catherine. Magdelen Miller had children Gabriel & John Miller. Gabriel may be the same man who married the widow Elizabeth DeBra Burns in 1836. Data comes from lengthy estate papers of Henry Sr. & Jr.

Happy Holidays to all. I am looking for any family of William Harrison Rooks ( went by Harrison) b 1840/1 in Civil war from Clinton Co Oh, mar 1869 to Sarah Hensley. Had abt 5 ch. Jacob and Genevia werre school teachers in Arcanium, Miami Co, and Franklin Co into 1900's. Rooks and Hensley descedn can you help me. Also a Rooks girl mar a Burke in Darke Co Oh. Have more. Maxine Wilton Willaim W Wilton willma@sprynet.com

Please reply ONLY on the Board (link below): ============================================ This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0VB.2ACE/260 Message Board Post: I AM LOOKING FOR WILLIAM WOGERMAN (B) ABT 1800 IN PA WIFE MARY ?? (B) ABT 1799 IN PA THEIR CHILDREN WERE: MARY A WOGERMAN ABT 1827 IN DARKE CO OH JACOB WOGERMAN ABT 1829 IN DARKE CO OH ELIAS WOGERMAN ABT 1831 IN DARKE CO OH JOHN WOGERMAN ABT 1834 (M) MARGARET MORRISON SARAH WOGERMAN ABT 1837 IN OHIO GEORGE WOGERMAN ABT 1840 IN DARKE CO OH JONAS MILLER ABT 1843 IN DARKE CO OH ALSO LOOKING FOR THE FATHER AND MOTHER OF WILLIAM WOGERMAN.ANY INFO ON ANY WOGERMAN'S WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED THANKS

Please reply ONLY on the Board (link below): ============================================ This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0VB.2ACE/259.1.1 Message Board Post: Keep in mind when searching deed and tax records that the the deed does not necessarily correspond to the date the house was built. The deed is simply a legal means of recording transfer ownership. In the mid nineteenth century and earlier land was occupied and homes were built, but a deed recording ownership may not have been filed or recorded until several years later.

Please reply ONLY on the Board (link below): ============================================ This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0VB.2ACE/259.1 Message Board Post: Sheila, You research the history of a house the same way you do a person. Start with the present and work your way backwards. Tax and deed records (recorder's office) will help you with ownership. Wills and estate records may also provide clues. It's possible the original property may have been added to or divided up (between heirs) at some point in time. There are even occasions when the actual house itself has been moved to a different location. Yolanda Campbell Lifter ylifter@ohiofamilyresearch.com

Please reply ONLY on the Board (link below): ============================================ This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Culbertson, Paulus, ODailey, Youart Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0VB.2ACE/259 Message Board Post: I'm trying to trace previous owners of a house and these folks were deeded the property between 1860-1880 when rumor has it the house was built outside of Greenville on Martindale Road. I have all the census records that place these folks here. Any stories pertaining to these folks would be appreciated. Also, how do I find the date this house was built? Where do I go? What records? Thank you!

Does anyone know the names of the parents of Ernie Hufnagle, Chief of Police for the City of Greenville, Ohio? He married Catherine N. Custer. After he was Chief of Police he moved to Abilene, Texas, where he died. His wife later moved to Tucson, AZ where she died in 1977. Charles R. Heath Sharonville, OH HeathCR@fuse.net HeathCR2@netscape.net

Does anyone have anything on John Hole (1798-1852) and his wife Mary (1806-1855)? John was said to have been born in New Jersey. Mary born in Ohio. They were probably married before 1822, maybe in Hamilton County, Ohio, from which they moved to Mercer County, Ohio, around 1833. They are buried in Mercer County. I am in the process of compiling the Holes from Columbiana County, Ohio to the Hamilton, Montgomery, Darke and Mercer Counties area of Ohio. I believe John and Mary are a part of this line, but he is not one of the John Holes that has been researched and much has been written about(such as John Ludlow Hole, son of Dr. John Hole, who was born in the same year). This John appears to have been quite obscure. I am seeking both his parentage and his wife's. Children include: Peter, Susan, George, Selathial, Cyrus, Elizabeth?, Mary? and Lucinda. More than one member of this family married Wyatts. Thanks for any help. Chuck

Hello All, Billy Baker has now added another partial year to the already huge numbers of obituaries from the Union City Evening Times and the Union City Times-Gazette. This set of pages now covers from June 1934-Dec. 1941, approximately 2,375 obituaries! What a job he has done!! Remember that this newspaper coverage reaches well into Darke County as well as Randolph County. You can now do a keyword search from the Obituaries Information page: http://www.dcoweb.org/randolph/UCobits/index.html Be inventive with your searches. For example, my dad worked at the Backstay Welt Co. in Union City. I searched Backstay and came up with eleven hits - often not the actual decedent but relatives of dad's co-workers. Most were names that I remember and am interested in knowing more about. Now don't say this too loudly, but I've heard that this may be the end of the line for Billy's UC obituary contributions. He told me that he would transcribe from June 1934 (the first microfilmed newspaper) through the end of 1941, which he has now completed. He has certainly earned: 1) a well deserved rest from his labors; and 2) my unending gratitude for transcribing all of these obituaries from our home town! Thanks again Billy! Now kick back in that easy chair!!! --Jane Torres

I am looking for any imfo on the following. William(Billie) Rooks b 1817 Clinton Co Oh, mar 1837 in Randolph Co Ind, to Mahala Smithson b 1814 Clinton Co Oh. Children were. 1..Isaac b abt 1838 in Randolph Co Ind 2..Louisa Elizabeth b Oct 1839 in Clinton Co Oh at home of granparents, the Wm and Millie Mildred Murrell ( b Va), Smithson. 3.. Wm Harrison Rooks b abt 1841 in Marion TWP, Grundy Co Mo. d in Darke Co Oh. was in Civil Wa 1861/2 Ohio . mar Sarah Hensley in Darke Co Oh 1869. Some ch moved to Fraklin Co Oh around Columbus Oh in 1900's. 4..Smith ( Smithson) Rooks b abt 1842/3 Marion TWP Grundy Co Mo. 5..Allen b abt 1843/4 in Marion Twp Grundy Co Mo. 6..Millie Maxine Rooks b Marion TWP Grundy Co Mo.The above have been proven as per records and census. births etc. Some incoreect imfo out there on Millie as she was 9 yrs when mother died and didn't remember much of her early childhood and got things wrong. Mahala died 1855 to 1860?? just when. Louisa found mar Feb 1860 in Clinton Co Oh to Joseph ( Joel ) Boring b 1840/1.Oh. both d in Mercer Co Oh 1918 & 1919. Millie Maxine Rooks mar in Susanville Ca on 30 Oct 1962 at 16 yrs of age to Emanuel Brannan b 1828 in Dearborn Co Ind koved to Jackson Co ind 1829/30. both d Colfax, Whitman Co Wa. her father William had taken her and left in 1862 for west and never told any other family member and never conntacted anyone again after leaving. This I was told on ph in 1996 Sep. by a Rooks family member. No one ever found out why or where he had gone and thought they may have been killed by Indians etc someplace. Was happy to find out abt them. I would like any imfo on any of these people. Death date of Mahala, Where and abt the 3 boys of Wm's. left Grundy Co Mo fefore and after 1860. Isaac, Smith (Smithson) and Allen have not yet been found. I please need help on these 3 brothers to my Grt granmother Millie Maxine Rooks Brannan. William wilma@sprynet.com

looking for birth - death & burial place for Alexander McGrew & Susan Keegan McGrew. Married in Mercer Co Ohio in 1865 but may have moved to Darke Co. Alexander b. abt 1831 Ohio and Susan b. abt 1845 Ohio. Known children James F, Martha E, and Amanda. Thanks for any help. Sue

A Pictorial Outline History of Darke County, Ohio by George Wood Wolfe is now online at DCOweb http://www.dcoweb.org/Wolfe/index.htm This book was published in the early 1890's. Wayne