Researching GRIMM, HAMILTON, POLING, SCHOLL/SHULL, SHAW, SHEETS living in Berne Twp and Rush Creek Twp in Fairfield Co, Marion Twp in Hocking Co, and Jackson Twp in Perry Co, especially from about 1830 to 1900. Two of my gggrandfathers were JOSEPH S SHAW [1800-1866] and NOAH GRIMM [1822-?] of Marion Twp. Though Joseph and his wife PHEBE (POLING) SHAW arrived from WVa, a number of other Polings: including Benjamin, Richard, Samuel, and Martin lived nearby on Rush Creek. Presumably, they were Phebe's relatives. Joseph and Phebe had at least 5 children: William, Sarah Ann (Shaw) Sheets, Elizabeth Ann (Shaw) Shull, Joseph Newton, and Baxter Marion [my ggrandfather]. Noah Grimm and hiw wife NANCY (HAMILTON) GRIMM were both born in Fairfield Co, Noah in Rush Crk Twp, Nancy in Berne Twp. Their children included John, Asenath Sarah [my ggrandmother], Jacob, Israel, Sara A., William, Amos and Phebe [later Phebe Call]. I would love to talk with anyone looking into any of these families. Bert Shaw, Portland OR

Searching for information on John Franklin Chism, born 1807 Stafford Co., Virginia and arrived in Fairfield County, possibly Pleasantville area in 1835. He married Elizabeth Geiger in 1838. They had seven sons and one daughter. One of their sons was Meridith Darlington Brock Chism. Would like to find the names of the other six sons and the daughter. John Franklin was my husbands gr.gr.grandfather. All information appreciated. Thank you. Sue Chism mchism@loganrec.com

LEOPARD & LEPARD, HUFFMAN, BLACK, LESTER, HULL, PALMETER, WOOLET, FORREST Supposedly Abraham LEOPARD of 1820 Greenfield twp, Fairfield Co, OH census had Isaac (1797-1848), Betsey, John, Polly, Daniel, Sally, Samuel, Rebecca and Abraham. There is also a Jacob LEOPARD in Liberty twp, Fairfield Co. Are they related? Looking for info on any of the above as that's all I have. Issac (1797-1848) LEPARD married Nancy HUFFMAN (or BLACK?) and had Mary Ann, Abram (~1832), Rachel (1825), John (1825) in Fairfield Co then moved to Reed twp, Seneca Co, OH and had Daniel (1830), Isaac (1833), Jacob (1837), Samuel (1838), and David (1842-43). Mary Ann m.1848 Thomas C. LESTER, Abram went to Fulton Co, OH and m ~1852 Hannah FORREST, John m.1865 Harriet HULL, Daniel m.1855 Margaret PALMETER, Isaac m.1856 Sarah Ann WOOLETT, Jacob m.1857 Lucretia PALMETER, Samuel m.1861 Sarah Ann HARE. Daniel and Jacob went to Ionia Co, MI ~1861. Interested in all named. Thanks, Megan MegansTree@aol.com

Hi! I am new to this list, and fairly new to genealogy research. I never knew my father's people, not even their names, until I started searching old records 3 years ago. My great-grandparents and other relatives lived in Fairfield Co. Ohio in the early 1800's...and I imagine some of their descendents still do. My great grandfather was Lemente(Lemont, Lemoyne, Lemunday) Eckert, b in Fairfield Co. about 1806-10. He was the son of Jacob L. Eckert and Catharine (Kitty) Shellenbarger, who are buried in the Crawfis-Emery Cemetery in FF Co. His wife was Nancy VanTries, b in Lancaster Co. Pa, daughter of Isaac and Mary Vantries. Carol Swinehart has been a tremendous help to me, in my search. I can't say enough about her kindness and her expertise. I would love to hear from anyone there who is descended from, related to, or has any information about ANY Eckerts. Thanks! Virginia (Ginny) Eckert O'Shea (Lake Ronkonkoma, NY) voshea@suffolk.lib.ny.us

To: Carol Swinehart From: Jane and Charles Lee So good to hear that you are on the mend! Wish you could join us at Cardiac Rehab here in Columbia every MWF at 7am. I'm keeping a blocked artery under control and Jane is working to avoid coronary thrombosis which our genalogical reseaches tells us that her family is prone to. I can imagine all the exasperating and scarey tests you've been through. Different from mine, I'm sure, but (although interesting at times) a great nuisance. God bless you and keep you. So many of us need you. We're praying hard.

From the Dutch Colonies Mailing List at rootsweb.com Since there were some settlers who came to Fairfield County of "Netherland Dutch" descent, I am including the following story of the 1st Thanksgiving. The First Thanksgiving In New Netherland (New York) Although a treaty of peace had been made with the Esopus on July 15,1660,Stuyvesant did not return the Indians he had sent into slavery at Curacao,and the Indian tribes never forgot. It was because of this, that after nearly four years of peace, on the 7th of June, 1663, as the villagers of Wildwyck went about their daily activities, several small bands of Indians came through the gates, nearly unnoticed. As they went through the streets offering beans and corn for sale, a horseman rode through the gates shouting "the Indians have destroyed the new village!" At this moment, the Indians set Wildwyck in flames, and either murdered, or took prisoner, many of the village residents. In December of this year, the chiefs appeared before the Council, anxious for peace. During the next five months, those settlers, who had been taken captive, were returned. Then, on May 15th, a notable gathering assembled in the council room at New Amsterdam. His "Noble Worship" the director Petrus Stuyvesant presided. Others in attendance were: the Honorable Nicasius de Sille, the Honorable C.V. Ruyven, the Honorable Cornelis Steenwyck, the Honorable Paulus Leenderstsen van der Grist, Burgomasters of the city, Captain Lieutenant Marten Cregier, Lieutenant van Couwenhoven, Govert Loockermans, of Staten Island; Thomas Chambers, Commissary of the village of Wildwyck; Jacob Backer, President of the Schepens; and Abraham Wilmerdonk. Sara Kierstede acted as interpreter. Representing the Esopus, were approximately twelve of the tribal chiefs. After much talk the terms of the peace was agreed upon. This treaty marks the passing of the Indian. He was no longer a menace or a terror. On May 6, 1664, Dominie Blom sent a petition to Stuyvesant asking that June 7th of every year be designated as an anniversary or thanksgiving day, on which no work should be done, in remembrance of the return of those taken captive by the Indians, and to "thank his Divine Majesty for it". Stuyvesant complied with the request, and on May 31st, he issued a pro-clamation to all the magistrates of the colony designating June 4th a general day of thanksgiving for the conclusion of the peace with the Indians and the return of the captives. The magistrates were to advise the "reverend ministers of God's word, that it may be by them communicated from the altar to the community". Carol Swinehart cshart@greenapple.com Listowner of Fairfield County, Ohio Mailing List at: OHFAIRFI-L@rootsweb.com Stop by the Fairfield County,Ohio Webpage at: http://www.greenapple.com/~ksmith or the Fairfield County, Ohio GenWeb page at: http://www.greenapple.com/~ksmith/que.html

Hello MAURER searchers; I am Carl MOURY and I was asked to write to the list, and explain about my familly and what I have heard from some of the older folks. I was told by some of the older family members at some of the reunions that our name came from Germany, spelled MAURER, and when the families came over from germany to the new world or the USA they changed their name spelling to MOURY/MOWRY/MOWERY there may be more spellings than that, but know body knew of any more. I am just wondering if there is anybody out there that might know anymore about this name changes? Might there be some one that might be doing the research on my name as now? I do have the name of MOURY/MOWERY on my search. My brother and I think that when the folks came over they migrated either in W Va. or S.Carolina or maybe in N. Carolina. But any how they were in Ohio when we started this family tree. The home place where we found the most of the relatives are in Lancaster, Ohio. But from different twps. Thanks for reading this, Carl cmoury@acc-net.com Marion, Oh.

>Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 10:49:47 >To: OHFAIRI-L@rootsweb.com >From: Al Roberts <aroberts@nccn.net> >Subject: Weldy & Robinett > >>Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 10:39:55 >>To: OHFAIRFI-I@rootsweb.com >>From: Al Roberts <aroberts@nccn.net> >>Subject: Weldy & Robinett >> >> Hi All, >>Anyone out there connected with these two families? Have found the ROBINETT's back to 1630 in England & HOTTEL's 1680 in Germany/Switzerland and up to now but trying to locate siblings as follows: >> >>Peter Weldy b.6/1/1796(West Moreland, PA) married Susannah Hottel b 2/15/1799 Saumsville, Shenandoah Co., VA. Married 1/30/1816 Bremen, Fairfield co., OH >> >> Had fourteen(14) children #13 Polly Weldy b. 5/24/1837 Fairfield Co., OH >>Married Jesse Robinett 6/18/1854 who was born in Maryland >> >> Children: at least one, Ross Robinett b. 1856 Fairfield Co., OH >> >>Looking for any help what-so-ever on siblings of Jesse & Ross ROBINETT; have lots of info on Robinett's, Hottel's, & Weldy's which will delighted to share. Thanks a million in advance, Al >> > Al

On 12 Nov 1997 I went into the hospital as an outpatient for a routine stress test to take some pictures of my heart. Well, they FOUND the problem. I had an arrthymia for 30 seconds at the end of the stress test - which in case you are wondering I passed. So only by the Grace of GOd and the wonders of modern medicine go I. In order to fix the problem I had to have a heart ablation to recircuit my heart and was in the hosiptal for 8 days. I was only home for 11 hours before I came down with the stomach flu/food poisoning and ended up back at the emergency room to be rehydrated. Fortunately they only had to keep me for 6/7 hours. Today I am thankful to be alive and feeling MUCH better. Best wishes to you all. Have a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving. Carol Swinehart cshart@greenapple.com Listowner of Fairfield County, Ohio Mailing List at: OHFAIRFI-L@rootsweb.com Stop by the Fairfield County,Ohio Webpage at: http://www.greenapple.com/~ksmith or the Fairfield County, Ohio GenWeb page at: http://www.greenapple.com/~ksmith/que.html

Manson Brown Woolever Hutchins Harrison Any help will be appreciated. Regards, and have a real nice day. Bobby@Brown.org OR Bobby O. Brown 5156 Rainey Avenue South Orange Park, FL 32065 Phone: (904) 264-1519

I am looking for a copy of: George Sanderson's 1851 "A Brief History of the Settlement of Fairfield County" Any help appreciated. Regards, and have a real nice day. Bobby O. Brown 5156 Rainey Avenue South Bobby@Brown.org Orange Park, FL 32065 OR Phone: (904) 264-1519 bbrown-op@worldnet.att.net

Looking for information on the Leonard William TENER family. Leonard William was born in MD in 1818, he died in 1857 and is buried in Pickaway Co, OH. He married Mary Ann FRIZZELL in 1845. Their children were: Nancy Ann Tener (married Ben COLE), Charles Tener, Phebe Ann Tener (married Joe T. McKNIGHT), Samuel J. Tener (married Sarah Selina ROCKEY), and Ephrain Francis Tener. Please respond by e-mail to Thompsy@aol.com

Looking for info about Jacob ROCKEY and his wife Barbara KERNS. Jacob was born in 1803 in Lancaster PA. He died in Fairfield County OH and is buried in Amanda Township. Their children were: Jacob Rockey (married Cynthia A.E. BRASHEAR), George G., Henry, Lalenca, and John U. Please respond by e-mail to Thompsy@aol.com

>Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 19:49:02 >To: OHFAIRI-L@rootsweb.com >From: Al Roberts <aroberts@nccn.net> >Subject: WIDENERS > > Hi All; >Have been knocking myself out trying to locate a birth record for my grandmother in Baltimore, Ohio; she was Grace Widener born abt November, 1885 to John C. Widener(may be spelled WIDNER)& Della McDonald. They along with a brother Phillip and sister Georgia(1888)moved to Columbus and were there for the 1900 census. If anyone can tell me who to contact for those birth records and where to go to find a record of births for John C. & Della, I would be most appreciative; if there is a charge for getting certificates, please advise. I haven't been able to locate the proper lines of communication. Thanks for any advice, AL > Al

>Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 19:49:02 >To: OHFAIRI-L@rootsweb.com >From: Al Roberts <aroberts@nccn.net> >Subject: WIDENERS > > Hi All; >Have been knocking myself out trying to locate a birth record for my grandmother in Baltimore, Ohio; she was Grace Widener born abt November, 1885 to John C. Widener(may be spelled WIDNER)& Della McDonald. They along with a brother Phillip and sister Georgia(1888)moved to Columbus and were there for the 1900 census. If anyone can tell me who to contact for those birth records and where to go to find a record of births for John C. & Della, I would be most appreciative; if there is a charge for getting certificates, please advise. I haven't been able to locate the proper lines of communication. Thanks for any advice, AL > Al

WILLIAM BROWN, b. 1757 (MD?) d. 1853 Hancock County, OH, Rev. War Soldier. m. Ruth Lane, d/o Rev. Samuel Lane. Lived in then Bedford County, PA in the area today called Shirley Township, Huntingdon County. Left there in 1799 with family in company of Wilkinson Lane and Clark families for Ohio via Zane's Trace. Ended up the area of Fairfield County near indian village "Toby Town." Stayed in the area today called Royalton, OH SE of Marcy. In 1805 he obtained 320 acres of land in today's Walnut Township, Pickaway County near the intersection of Ashville Fairfield Road and Ringgold Northern Road. He moved onto this land in Fall of 1806. I am looking for info on him for lthe period of leaving PA to when he moved onto the Walnut Township property. Email to: Bobby@Brown.org Regards, and have a real nice day. Bobby O. Brown 5156 Rainey Avenue South Bobby@Brown.org Orange Park, FL 32065 OR Phone: (904) 264-1519 bbrown-op@worldnet.att.net

My prayers are with the listowner. Good luck to you, too. I think you will do just fine. Carol Phares At 10:06 11/16/97 -0500, Patsy Kishler wrote: >To all OHFAIRI-L subscribers: > >Carol, the listowner, is in the hospital, and I am going to attempt to >maintain the list for a few days. I will be taking care of bounced mail, >unsubscribes, etc. If you are having a problem, please contact me >personally at pkishler@greenapple.com. > >And please be patient with me. I have not done anything with mail lists, >except subscribe, before. :-) > >Patsy Kishler >pkishler@greenapple.com >Fairfield County, OH Webpage: www.greenapple.com/~ksmith/ >Fairfield County, OH GenWeb page: www.greenapple.com/~ksmith/que.html >Fairfield County, OH mail list: OHFAIRFI-L-request@rootsweb.com (send a > message with no subject and only the word subscribe in the body) > >

To all OHFAIRI-L subscribers: Carol, the listowner, is in the hospital, and I am going to attempt to maintain the list for a few days. I will be taking care of bounced mail, unsubscribes, etc. If you are having a problem, please contact me personally at pkishler@greenapple.com. And please be patient with me. I have not done anything with mail lists, except subscribe, before. :-) Patsy Kishler pkishler@greenapple.com Fairfield County, OH Webpage: www.greenapple.com/~ksmith/ Fairfield County, OH GenWeb page: www.greenapple.com/~ksmith/que.html Fairfield County, OH mail list: OHFAIRFI-L-request@rootsweb.com (send a message with no subject and only the word subscribe in the body)

Fairfield Co. names that are of interest to me are- Andregg; Beery; Lacey; McShane and Phaltzgraf. Phyllis in Florida

Dear Bill, I am also on another mailing list, for Deleware. We just had a discussion on migratory patterns. It seems that many that move out of Deleware went to OHIO. My ancestors moved from Sussex Co., Deleware to Pickaway Co. OHIO by at least 1840's possible 1830's or sooner (just haven't been able to figure out yet). My suggestion (even though a long shot) would be to check out the Deleware Gen Web page and do some fishing around there! Maybe even join the newsgroup there. If that doesn't work. It may be beneficial to research migratory patterns of those coming into Fairfield OHIO, and also look at the groups comings in (eg. Germans, Irish ..... etc.) that may give you a clue. Carol newinnet@icanect.net >Hi all am new to this list so I wanted to post the surnames I am researching >from Fairfield Cty. My main one is Thomas Bowen I found records that prove >he was in Fairfield Cty. prior to 1836 I found a marriage record of his >daughter Hannah to Ozias Barnes March 15, 1832. And also found marriage >record of his son William to Rebecca Evans which took place in August 08, >1836 in Pickaway CO. Ohio. Thomas's wifes name was Annah, and I think her >maiden name may have been Needles (Needels) I have not proven this but would >sure like to. I know that after they left Fairfield Cty. they moved to >Blackford Cty Indiana and I pretty much have been able to follow them and >their descendants from there. What I am trying to do is find out where they >were prior to Fairfield and how they came to be in Fairfield. I haven't been >able to connect them with any land in that area. Would sure appreciate any >help you may have. Also would like to invite you to visit my HomePage at >http://www.interaccess.net/~wcb if you make connections with any surnames >please contact me at wcb@interaccess.net > > > >THANKS >BILL BOWEN >Bill Bowen >http://www.interaccess.net/~wcb > > > -- Internet Communications of America, Inc.