Below is a list of my Fairfield County Surnames. I would be interested in exchanging any information on these names: ALBRIGHT , AULT , FOLTZ , GIERHART , HANNA , HAVES , HIESTAND , HOUSER , LEFEVER , MOORE , OMSPOCH , ORMS , RADER , RANKIN , ROSHON , RUTHLEDGE , SHELL , SHIMP , SMALTZ , SMETHERS , STEECE , TUSSING , WHITOUS Also I have posted almost all of my past 8 or 9 years of research work, covering mostly Maryland and Ohio on my homepage. Please forward any corrections or additions to me. Mark Gierhart -- ****************************************************** Mark D. Gierhart ---- Amateur Radio Call - KE8MB The Gierhart Family Inn [ A Genealogy Research Site ] http://alpha.wcoil.com/~markg The Allen Co., Ohio Genealogy Page http://alpha.wcoil.com/~markg/allenco/main.html ******************************************************

I would like to contact descendents of anyone named ALLSPAUGH (that spelling is most likely) in the vicinity of Fairfield County. My great great grandmother was: Emily "Emma" C. ALLSPAUGH b. 26 Feb 1839, in Baltimore, Fairfield Co., Ohio, m. 23 Sep 1862, in Butler Twp., Knox Co., Ohio, Edward F. EWING, b. 1841, Ohio, d. 1928, Kansas?. Emily died 3 Aug 1916 in Kansas City, MO. Children: 4. i Myrtle Blanche Ewing b. 15 Jun 1866. ii Jessica "Jessie" Ewing b.~1868, Ohio. May be the same person as "Deed" Ewing. 5. iii Deed Ewing b. 1869. iv Florence Ewing b. ~1873, Ohio. Probably died fairly young. No trace of her in current family records. 6. v Darl Ewing b. 1877. 7. vi Dell Ewing b. 1881. I believe this is the same Emily as the one in the 1850 federal census of Fairfield Co., OH, Baltimore Liberty TWP. p.193. If so, her father may be (John Henry?) "J.H." Allspaugh b. 25 Feb 1815, Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio, occupation: Coal dealer. I do not know the name of his first wife, Emily's mother, who he married ~1837, probably in central Ohio. She was between 20 and 25 in 1840, d. ~1848, He remarried 15 Mar 1849, in Delaware Co., Ohio, a second wife named Mary Jane REEDER, b. Jan 1831, Delaware Co. OH, d. 16 Apr 1899, Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio, buried: Mound View Cem., Sec. I, Row 1, Lot 15. John died 7 Apr 1894, Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio.

The only reason I am on this list, is to see if there is someone I can help. If you are located here in OH, I figure, you are close enough to resources that you can help yourself. IF you are not located in OH, however, please include your location in your signature or somewhere, and I will pay more attention to the post. I only do this as a voluteer as I have time, but am more than willing to help those "longdistance" reseachers. I am one, because naturally, I don't have family in OH!! <G> Teri Terry (Phil 4:13) Teri (Ps 37:5) pastor751@greenapple.com http://www.greenapple.com/~pastor751 New October feature page - CIVIL WAR http://www.rootsweb.com/~mtwheatl/index.html http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnisanti/Isanti/

OHFAIRFI-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > Subject: TEST for KayBeeCee@aol.com others disregard > Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 13:55:14 -0400 > From: Carol Swinehart <cshart@greenapple.com> > To: OHFAIRFI-L@rootsweb.com > > Here is your test - if you received this let me know by replying. > > Thanks > > Carol Swinehart cshart@greenapple.com > Listowner of Fairfield County, Ohio Mailing List at: OHFAIRFI-L@rootsweb.com > Stop by the Fairfield County, Ohio Genweb page at: > http://www.greenapple.com/~ksmith Carol Swinehart <cshart@greenapple.com>, Recieved. DMF

Hello Everyone, I am researching the Baldosers of Fairfield and Pickaway Co. Daniel and Catherine (Swank) BALDOSER (BALTHASER) moved to Perry Co. from Berks Co. PA and died in Junction City, OH in Perry Co. Their son Daniel (b 1824) lived in Fairfield Co. near Tarlton, OH. Daniel had one brother Henrich (b 1826) and two sisters Louidiana (b 1821) and Catherina (b 1815) all of who were born in Mcconnellsburg PA. Daniel was married twice once to Elizabeth Cochran who died in Ill. in 1858 and once to Harriet North who died in Fairfield Co. in 1882. I am interested in any information on Daniel and Catherine BALDOSER or any BALDOSER in this area. Daniel and Elizabeth had three children: Simon Peter, John Franklin and Lavina J. VALENTINE. Daniel and Harriet had 9 children: Otis Theadore, Albert E., Effie Mariah LUTZ, Daniel W., Austin E., William Isaac, Lucy B. DOSER, Jacob and Patrick. I know from reading my Simon Peter's diaries that we were related to Benville BALTHASAR and Henry BALTHASAR but I don't know where the connection is. If anyone has info on these families or would like to share info I have on these families please contact me. Robin Smith (robins@ohiolinks.com)

I would like to exchange information with anyone researching the surnames: SPANGLER and WOLFORD from Fairfield Co. Sheri Nye, msnye@interlaced.net

Here is your test - if you received this let me know by replying. Thanks Carol Swinehart cshart@greenapple.com Listowner of Fairfield County, Ohio Mailing List at: OHFAIRFI-L@rootsweb.com Stop by the Fairfield County, Ohio Genweb page at: http://www.greenapple.com/~ksmith

Tom Oatney asked: Has anyone copied the records from St. Mary's Church in Lancaster? I >always had a tough time getting them to respond to any requests for >information. If they have not been copied, they would be a good one to get. The Catholic Record Society in Columbus at 197 E Gay St., Columubus, Ohio 43215 phone (614) 241-2571 has a microfilm of their records and will do research for you (it will take months they are all volunteers and come in once a week). I just finished talking to a gentleman at the society and he gave me some information that I believe will help those who are searching for their Catholic ancestors. 1. The Catholic Record Society has all the records for the Diocese of Columbus (boundaries as of 1960). 2. In order to be married in the Catholic church you must show a baptismal record - this information may appear on the marriage record. 3. Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio was a central location. Priests were like circuit riders and went out once or twice a year marrying and baptising Catholics in the area. Thus, a couple in Chillicothe maybe included in the St. Mary's records. 4. Priests usually did not attend funerals of members outside the immediate area. Thus, death records are scattered. 5. The completeness of the records varies depending on the personality and interest of the priest. 6. If you are interested in seeing the extent of the Diocese of Columbus get hold of a OGS Report Fall 1995 p. 160+ for an excellent article. The Fairfield County District Library in Lancaster, Ohio has back issues of the Report. Carol Swinehart cshart@greenapple.com Listowner of Fairfield County, Ohio Mailing List at: OHFAIRFI-L@rootsweb.com Stop by the Fairfield County, Ohio Genweb page at: http://www.greenapple.com/~ksmith

My search includes the following surnames: Wilkinson, Teal, Murphy, Hart, Bargar, Stansbery and Harps. My grandfather, George Washington Wilkinson was born in Lancaster on 3/4/1868 to George Wilkinson and Martha Harps, who were married in Lancaster on 11/26/1866. The 1880 census indicates that both were born in Ohio. I have been unable to locate their ancestory, although the same census shows that George's father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother in Ohio. George died on Oct. 8, 1881 following a wagon accident. Martha's parents were both born in Ohio. Grandfather George W. married Electra Leigh Hart in Lancaster on 11/28/1894. Their marriage produced my father, George H. Wilkinson, who was born on July 31, 1898 and graduated from Lancaster HS in 1916. My grandmother Hart was descended from the Teal, Murphy, Hart, Bargar and Stansbery families. Her great-grandfather was Arthur Teal who came to Fairfield County in 1799 from Maryland. He married Sarah Murphy(date unknown), who had come to Ohio about the same time from Pennsylvania. Their daughter, Elizabeth Teal, married William Hart on 11/27/1828. Elizabeth was born in Fairfield County and William was born in Pennsylvania. William and Elizabeth's son, Henry C. Hart, married Julia S. Bargar on 12/21/1869. Henry & Julia became the parents of my grandmother. The 1880 census indicates that Elizabeth Teal Hart(probably widowed) was living on a farm in Richland Twp. with her brother Washington Teal. The Teals and the Harts were largely farmers, residing in Richland and Pleasant Townships. Through the aid of Karen Smith I was able to find a reference to Arthur Teal's brother Edward, who resided in Pleasant Twp, and held the first Methodist meeting in the County at or near his cabin sometime before 1800. Karen also provided me with information that enabled me to locate the grave of Arthur Teal. I am grateful for her help. Julia Bargar's parents were George W. Bargar and Amanda Stansbery. They had come to Fairfield County from Maryland during the 1850's. I hope to visit Lancaster in the Spring to do further research, especially with regard to the Wilkinson's, and am also considering a trip to Maryland in order to find out more about the Teal and Bargar families. I think this mailing list is a great idea that will allow those interested in the genealogy and history of Fairfield County to communicate more easily. George(Bud) Wilkinson Medina, Ohio

Okay folks, I am Darleen Berens way out in Southern California. Huntington Beach to be exact. Here are the first 2 generations in my database of the Fairfield lines I am working on. 1 - Jacob M. YENRICH - 60 Born - 14 Feb 1817 Baden Baden, Wurttemberg, Hessen, Germany Died - 22 Nov 1871 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Bur. - Forest Rose Cem., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH sp- Maria RUTHANT - 1168 ( 387) Born - Abt 1817 Mar. - 25 Oct 1850 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH sp- Anna Barbara WALTERS - 61 ( 18) Born - 15 Jan 1831 Baden Baden, Wurttemberg, Byern, Germany Mar. - 9 Jul 1855 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Died - 26 Apr 1889 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Bur. - Apr 1889 Forest Rose Cem., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH 2 - Catherine E. YENRICK - 516 Born - 24 Nov 1856 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Died - 1 Nov 1936 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Bur. - 4 Nov 1936 Forest Rose Cem., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH sp- Christian D. RUDOLPH - 522 ( 176) Born - May 1856 Fairfield Co., OH Mar. - 27 Oct 1875 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Died - Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Bur. - Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Son of Samuel RUDOLPH & Mariah GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 2 - Jacob YENRICK - 517 Born - 8 Aug 1858 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Died - 2 May 1951 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Bur. - Forest Rose Cem., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH sp- Louisa DAMBAUGH - 534 ( 181) Born - 23 Aug 1857 Fairfield Co., OH Mar. - 3 Jun 1880 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Died - 15 Jun 1892 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Bur. - Jun 1892 Forest Rose Cem., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Dau of Daniel DAMBAUGH & Catherine L. SLISHER GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. sp- Anna Barbara DAMBAUGH - 541 ( 182) Born - 14 Aug 1869 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Mar. - 7 Dec 1893 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Died - 24 Mar 1933 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Bur. - 27 Mar 1933 Forest Rose Cem., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Dau of Daniel DAMBAUGH & Catherine L. SLISHER GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 2 - Anna Barbara YENRICK - 521 Born - 6 Jul 1860 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Died - 3 Apr 1885 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH sp- James COWDEN - 6460 ( 390) GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. sp- Stafford SHOOK - 531 ( 180) Born - 1859 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Died - OH Son of Jacob SHOOK & Elizabeth GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 2 - John George YENRICK - 518 Born - 13 Sep 1862 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Died - 1937 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Bur. - 1937 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH sp- Carrie HEIMBARGER - 523 ( 177) Born - Jul 1863 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Mar. - Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH 2 - Charles YENRICK - 519 Born - 1 Feb 1865 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Died - 19 Nov 1948 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Bur. - Nov 1948 Forest Rose Cem., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH sp- Sophia Ellen REED - 524 ( 178) Born - 30 Jan 1865 Hocking Twp, Fairfield Co., OH Mar. - 18 Sep 1887 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Died - 15 Feb 1947 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Bur. - Forest Rose Cem., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Dau of Amos Thompson REED & Mary Magdalene FUNK GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 2 - Christian Jacob Phillip YENRICK - 520 Born - 12 Jul 1868 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Died - 11 Sep 1898 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Bur. - Sep 1898 Forest Rose Cem., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH sp- Lena M. BOWERS - 530 ( 179) Born - Aug 1869 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Mar. - Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Dau of Peter BOWERS & Susan GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 2 - Noah "Jack" YENRICK - 47MY GRANDFATHER Born - 29 Dec 1870 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Died - 4 Mar 1943 San Diego, San Diego Co., CA Bur. - 8 Mar 1943 Greenwood Cem., San Diego, San Diego Co. , CA sp- Sarah Lucretia SOLLENBARGER - 48 ( 10)MY GRANDMOTHER Born - 30 Jul 1864 Sugar Grove, Fairfield Co., OH Mar. - 24 Jul 1889 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH, divorced Died - 23 Jan 1925 Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Bur. - 29 Jan 1925 Forest Rose Cem., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH Dau of Seth Wilhelm SOLLENBARGER & Catharina KULL GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. Darleen Ann Ritchey Berens 20701 Beach Blvd. #239 Huntington Beach, CA 92648-4965 E-mail: Darleen_Berens@prodigy.com This chart was produced by the shareware computer program DESCEND - Version 2.3b, 6 Sep 1993 Copyright (1988-92) by John C. Barron; 510 E. Braker Lane; Austin, TX 78753.

Pat: You are probably correct about people with the Seitz surname, although I wouldn't rule out ties through some female lines. There were also more Beerys to start with in Fairfield County, hence more descendants. The Beery name is well researched in many places in addition to Fairfield County. The family has had at least four books written about either the entire family or a particular branch. Two by Joseph Wenger early in this century, which contain errors; another by William Beery and his daughter, Judith Beery Garber, in 1957 and one in 1975 by Phyllis Fulk and Lois Brown about the Page County, Iowa, branch of Beerys, which has Fairfield County ties. I only wish trio of men who are known to have been researching the Seitz family back in the 1920s and 1930s had gotten around to writing a book on the family. One of them, Edward Seitz Shumaker, did edit a book on the descendants of Henry Keller, another early settler in Fairfield County, who married Lewis Seitz's sister Catherine in York County, Penn. -- Karl Seitz >Karl, > >Enjoyed reading your introduction to the Fairfield Co., OH mailing list. >For any of us who have done general research on Fairfield Co. names, >Seitz and Beery are well known. You mentioned that you probably have >distant cousins in the area. I don't know about Seitz, but there are many >Beery's descended from Nicholas Beery and his children. It is a well >researched name in Fairfield County. > >Pat >pberens@greenapple.com

In Carole's posting i.e. I am researching the family of John Pressler b. 1807 Centre County PA, and moved to Fairfield County before 1828. This brings up an interesting point. Many of the people who first came to Fairfield County were of German origin. Their names were spelled in German - i.e. Pressler might be Bressler; Schweikert might be Schweigert or Sweigert/Sweikert; Baumann might be changed to Bauman; Spon to Spohn, Schweinhart might be Schweinhard or Sweinhard or anglised to Swinehart/Swinheart. B and P are interchangeable in German T and D are interchangeable in German G and K are interchangeable in German C and K are interchangeable in German -Konrad or Conrad sound the same SS in German looks like a F and may be written as such if misread Don't miss your ancestor because you haven't considered all the possible spellings of their last name and or first name. Carol Swinehart cshart@greenapple.com Listowner of Fairfield County, Ohio Mailing List at: OHFAIRFI-L@rootsweb.com Stop by the Fairfield County, Ohio Genweb page at: http://www.greenapple.com/~ksmith

First I'd like to say a BIG thank you to Carol Swinehart for providing us with a long-overdue Fairfield County list. I am researching the family of John Pressler b. 1807 Centre County PA, and moved to Fairfield County before 1828. He moved from Fairfield County to Whitley County Indiana in Oct., 1846. While in Ohio he met and married Mariah/Maria Egolf. John's parents were Valentine Bresler and Magdalena ?? I would appreciate any information on siblings of John. The Egolfs came to Fairfield from Montgomery Co., PA in 1827 and in 1837 also moved to Whitley County, IN. I would love to hear from anyone who might be researching these families and who may have information to share. Thanks in advance. Carole (Northern Michigan)

Remember to send a copy of the replies to the list, if you think a large number of people would be interest and especially until the list really picks up in volume of messages. In order to reply to the list either copy the list address to cc: or type in OHFAIRFI-L@rootsweb.com in either the To: line or the cc: line if you want a copy to go directly to the person you posted the message. Carol Swinehart cshart@greenapple.com Listowner of Fairfield County, Ohio Mailing List at: OHFAIRFI-L@rootsweb.com Stop by the Fairfield County, Ohio Genweb page at: http://www.greenapple.com/~ksmith

At 05:29 PM 10/20/97 -0500, you wrote: This is an introduction from Olpe, Kansas. My name is Gayle Woods Gardner. I found a step-cousin who is active in the Fairfield Genealogical Society. They have wonderful research material, and with a visit to the courthouse and the help of such nice people, I have located a great deal of material. If you haven't seen their newsletter or used their publications, you are missing an extra fine source! Gayle forgot to give you the web page address where you can find a listing of the "wonderful research material" she mentions above The Fairfield County Chapter of OGS page is found at http://www.greenapple.com/~ksmith We hope you stop by and take a look. Carol Swinehart cshart@greenapple.com Listowner of Fairfield County, Ohio Mailing List at: OHFAIRFI-L@rootsweb.com Stop by the Fairfield County, Ohio Genweb page at: http://www.greenapple.com/~ksmith

This is an introduction from Olpe, Kansas. My name is Gayle Woods Gardner. My ancestors were in Clear Creek Twp...JULIEN, HAMILTON, HOFFMAN, SMART, and SHOUP are direct lines with SUITER, SMITH, PUGH, ROCKEY, among the collateral lines. For over 20 years I attempted to prove some relationships in this family, and 4 years ago I found a step-cousin who is active in the Fairfield Genealogical Society. They have wonderful research material, and with a visit to the courthouse and the help of such nice people, I have located a great deal of material. If you haven't seen their newsletter or used their publications, you are missing an extra fine source!

Hello Fairfield: I am Barbara Brown Porter, and live in Lakeside, AZ. Moved here 3 years ago from Tucson, where I moved from Marion Co., OH in 1947 with my parents. Many of my OH ancestors are from Marion, Delaware, Hardin area. The Fairfield family I am researching is Nehemiah Benedict Waters b. 30 Aug 1780 in NJ, d 10 Oct 1859 in Green Camp, Marion, OH. He lived in Luzerne Co., PA, probably where he married Esther CARY, 20 Dec 1807. From there they moved to Delaware Co., OH abt 1810. They were there for a few years, and then moved to Greenfield, Fairfield Co., OH before 1820, where they lived about 18 years. Then moved back to GreenCamp, Marion, OH. I know nothing about his parents, suspect his mother was a Benedict. Their children were: 1. Mary Cary Waters b 11 Nov 1808 PA 2. Sarah Downing Waters b. 16 Feb 1814 3. Mercy Ann Waters b. 1818 4. Benjamin Cary Waters b. 24 Dec 1819, Fairfield Co., OH 5. John Henry Waters b. 1822 Fairfield 6. Elizabeth Waters, b 1824, Fairfield. 7. Nehemiah Benedict Waters, b. abt 1825, Fairfield, died 30 Mar 1827, Fairfield. 8. Rachel L. Waters, b. 10 May 1827 probably Fairfield 9. Lucy Ann R. Waters b. 17 Feb 1828 10. Samuel T. Waters b. abt 1829 11. Ruth Jane Waters b. abt 1830 12. Albina L. Waters b. 12 Oct 1832 Lancaster, Fairfield, OH Would be happy to exchange any information on this family. Thanks, Barbara Porter

Karl, Enjoyed reading your introduction to the Fairfield Co., OH mailing list. For any of us who have done general research on Fairfield Co. names, Seitz and Beery are well known. You mentioned that you probably have distant cousins in the area. I don't know about Seitz, but there are many Beery's descended from Nicholas Beery and his children. It is a well researched name in Fairfield County. Pat pberens@greenapple.com

Need proof positive that Anna Catharine Zartman who married George Swinehart Sr is the daughter of Peter Zartman and his wife, Catharine Troutman daughter of Peter Troutman. Peter Zartman raised his family in Northumberland Co, PA and then moved to Fairfield County now Perry County, Ohio ca 1810. He died in 1816 and is buried in the Zion Ridge Cemetery in Thorn Tp, next to his wife and near to Anna Catharine Zartman Swinehart. A search of the wills, estates, partitions, obituaries, church records in Fairfield County has turned up nothing. Possibly one of you has the Zartman family Bible. Love to hear from you. Carol Swinehart cshart@greenapple.com

I am in search of information for CAMERON and RUTTER in Fairfield Co., Ohio from early 1800s to 1850. Will gladly share information if we have a match. Thanks. Virginia Cameron Messick gin@physics.purdue.edu