Hello Kaye, In addition to the probate index I have the indexes to Franklin Co., Death records 1867-1908 and the death records. I looked up the Lovina GARET in Vol. 1, page 70. The name is indeed Lovina GARET/GARRET and the information was as follows: Report of deaths in Marion Twp. dated 1873 June 15 GARRET, Lovina; died 1873 Feb. 22; died in Marion Twp., status Married, age 29yrs __mo 4d., born in Marion Twp., Cause of death Dropsey. These death records from 1867 to 1908 were county records and consisted of reports made once a year. They are not like death certificates and I don't think the Board of Health has records for this time period. The counties were also reporting births in the same time period in the same way and I am sorry to say that there were a lot of births and deaths that were not recorded. The Madison Twp. 1875 Deaths report was dated June 3rd so if Louisa died in Madison Twp. on 22 June, her death would be in the 1876 report if it was recorded in Madison Twp. I looked throught the 1876 deaths for Madison Twp. and there were no GARES/GARIS entries. I tried the index next and the only GARES/GARIS entry I saw was for a _____ GARES recorded in 1881 (Vol. 1, page 151): Report date 1881 May 22 GARES, _______; Female, died 1879 July 15; died in Sabina, O.; status Single, age 2(wooops - yrs, mo, days?), born Sabina, O., Father William GARES & Mother Victoria, Cause of death ?Hurt? in Birth. Sabina is in Clinton Co. I also tried FHL film # 0285140 - Index Franklin Co., Ohio marriage index by brides 1803-1897 to see of Louisa had a second marriage. No entry for a Louise/Louisa GARES/GARIS between 1859 and 1875. You mention Fairfield Co. here and also posted to the Fairfield Co. mailing list. I tried the Index to Wills, Estates, Guardianships and Partitions Fairfield County, Ohio 1803-1900. No GARES/GARIS. The book Partition Record Abstracts Vol. II 1851-1900 Fairfield County Ohio has some GARIS people mentioned in the Partition record for land owned by John COURTRIGHT who died Oct 16, 1878. They appear to be heirs of John's Widow, Maria, but not John. Their names are Catharine GARIS, a sister of Maria (?ROBERTS?) COURTRIGHT, wife of Snyder GARIS of Columbus; Rebecca GARIS, a sister of Maria (?ROBERTS?) COURTRIGHT, whose heirs were Charles P. GARIS of Columbus, and John GARIS of Columbus. I have the microfilms for Fairfield County, Ohio death records 1867-1909 but did not have time to try that today. Linda > Just wondering if there is any chance that some kind soul on the list > would > be going to a library or archive where the Franklin County Probate Court > Death Index records and the Columbus, Ohio Board of Health records are > available any time in the near future? > > If so, I would really appreciate having someone (who is already planning > to > go there) check a death record for a lady who could possibly be my > gr-gr-grandmother. > > In the Franklin County OH Probate Court Records for 1873, Vol. 1, page 70, > there is a lady listed - indexed as "Garet, Lovina". I would like someone > to look at the actual record - and also at the Columbus, Ohio Board of > Health records to see if "Lovina GARET" could possibly really be "Louisa > GARES". And if there is any evidence found at all for a Louisa Gares - > I'd > be absolutely thrilled! > > I know I'm grasping at straws, but it seems to me that a transcription > error > could account for "Garet, Lovina" really being "Gares, Louisa" - and 1873 > and 1875 can be confused if the '3' and the '5' aren't written carefully. > > The gravestone in the Groveport Cemetery, Franklin Co, for 'my' Louisa > GARES > clearly says she died June 27, 1875 at age 77 - but gravestones have been > known to contain errors too! She is buried there with her husband, Samuel > Gares, who died in 1859. Groveport newspapers for those years are no > longer > available, and there is no record of her death or burial in the Canal > Winchester papers of the era. We don't have a birth record for her > either, > so can't confirm age that way. > > Previous research done by OHS research staff indicates they were unable to > find her death record in either the 1875 Franklin County Probate Court > Death > Index or the Columbus, Ohio Board of Health records for 1875, so I'm > expanding my search for her. > > I've never been able to find my Louisa Gares in the 1870 Census either - > except another 'possible' in Fairfield County, OH. There is a Louiza > JAVIS, > almost the right age, listed the 1870 Census for Clearport, Amanda Twp, > Fairfield Co., living with Wm and Eliza White and their daughter Olive. I > have no info about a connection between the GARES and WHITE families, but > I'm thinking that poor handwriting and indexing could easily make "Louisa > GARES" into "Louiza JAVIS" -- or difficult pronunciation could account for > the variation in surname. > > Any info, assistance or insights for further research would really help me > solve this long-standing gap in my info about my gr-gr-grandmother. > > With thanks in advance, > Kaye Gares Steward > Edmonton, Alberta, Canada > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hello Kaye, I live in California but I have several Franklin Co., Ohio microfilms on indefinite loan at a Family History Center near me. I checked FHL film # 9093761 - Franklin Co., Ohio Index to Estates Vol. 1 1801-1897 for you. This includes Testate (left a Will) & Intestate (no Will) Probates. I looked through the years 1859-1880 and did not find an entry for a Samuel Gares/Garis or Louisa Gares/Garis. You might check into land records. I have a case where the surviving children were all adults (no grandchildren of a deceased child to worry about), and the children just got together and jointly sold the property. It looks like there are two Family History Centers in Edmonton. If you can get to either one of them, you can order the microfilm of the deed indexes there. You would be looking for a "and others" or "et al" deed. Linda > Can anyone tell me where the best place would be to look for the Last Will > and Testament for Samuel GARES, who died in Groveport in June 1859? He > was > a retired innkeeper - born PA, was on the first council when Reynoldsburg > was formed, had an inn there in the 1830s and 1840s and then moved to > Groveport? Samuel Gares and wife Louisa GARES were my > gr-gr-grandparents. > Kaye Gares Steward > Edmonton, Alberta, Canada > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I notice the original post has been removed from the web site. The letters don't look real at all. I think someone has made them up. Roberta Message: 3 Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:48:42 -0000 From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: [OHFRANKL] Love Letters from the Civil War To: <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rhm1001 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/ localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.franklin/18304/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If your Genealogical Society is looking for information to print in its newsletter, try this website: MySecretLetters.com In addition to the "Love Letters from the Civil War," it also has a "Genealogy Tip of the Day," and a "Thought for the Day." Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Thank you for the obit. It shines some light on the family for me. [email protected] wrote: >From the Athens Messenger, 2-15-1954 CORD CHOKES INFANT Columbus, Ohio -(AP) - A 15 month-old baby strangled on a cord that held his crib together here Friday. He was RICHARD LEE MERZ, son of Seaman 1C and Mrs. LEO R. MERZ, JR. **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rhm1001 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.franklin/18304/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If your Genealogical Society is looking for information to print in its newsletter, try this website: MySecretLetters.com In addition to the "Love Letters from the Civil War," it also has a "Genealogy Tip of the Day," and a "Thought for the Day." Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi. I felt the same way you, but this morning I have the most amazing email from Gary Hartzoff about the workshop and who and how to contact about interps! I am SOOO amazed. I have just responded to his email with the info I have, so we'll see what happens! My Mother's Father was born in Delaware, but grew up over around West Liberty/Bellefontaine and there. I always was told that his Paternal Grandmother was a Palatine. He was the greatest person in my life. They all said I was born for him. So this would be an exciting workshop if it can happen! Thanks for answering me and for asking around. I'm really not surprised about the responses you got! We'll see what happens nexst!! Suz Susan Cruse, Tipp City ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 8:35 PM Subject: Re: [OHFRANKL] NARA Workshop > Suz, > I am not sure who you would contact.? You might call the library itself > for assistance. I will try and find someone, but I don't see much hope > from my acquaintances. > MHess > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Suz <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 5:16 pm > Subject: Re: [OHFRANKL] NARA Workshop > > > > This sounds very good. Do you know who I should contact about interpreters > for it.I am Deaf. Thanks, Susan Cruse > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 3:55 PM > Subject: [OHFRANKL] NARA Workshop > > >> FREE workshops? Saturday, April 12, 2008? >> Delaware?County Library? 84 Winter Street in Delaware, OH presented in >> conjunction with Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America. >> >> 9 am - 10 am???????????? Beginning Research at the National Archives >> 10:15 am - 11:30 am? Finding Family information in Federal Military >> Pension Records? >> >> ? The place is the Delaware County District Library 84 Winter Street in >> Delaware, OH >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] 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 > [email protected] > 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 > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thebornemans Surnames: hoover,freed Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.franklin/18303/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for the obituary of Frances emma hoover died may 20 1973 in columbus ohio franklin county. Trying to find out her maiden name. Thanks for any help that you could give me. I know she also had a sister Arlene Freed (married name) if that helps too and she was married to George C Hoover. thank you Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

>From the Athens Messenger, 2-15-1954 CORD CHOKES INFANT Columbus, Ohio -(AP) - A 15 month-old baby strangled on a cord that held his crib together here Friday. He was RICHARD LEE MERZ, son of Seaman 1C and Mrs. LEO R. MERZ, JR. **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)

Could someone help with an obituary for a Richard Merz who died as an infant in Columbus on February 12, 1954? Not sure if anything would be available for him or not. Thanks. --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gfinney174 Surnames: Finney, Reser Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.franklin/18302/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information on a set of sisters: Betty Jane Finney and Dianne Finney. They were the daughters of Harry Finney and Mary Reser and they lived in Columbus Ohio. Thank you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

That's great, Aubrey! You're welcome. Always glad to help. Leona ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [OHFRANKL] Ancestry Lookup > Thanks Leona! The link came through fine, it will make a great addition to > my scrapbook! > Aubrey >

Thanks Leona! The link came through fine, it will make a great addition to my scrapbook! Aubrey _____________________________________________________________ Own the Ultimate Platinum Credit Card. Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iiehvJwflrZ2RWPfjMyK3G4xa8JglwAi5YpMr7weYHhgPd9V3/

Would some kind soul look this up for me and let me know whether this is just an index entry or a scan of the actual record? U.S. Passport Applications Mary Volpe born: 1892 place of birth: Guardiaregia, Italy passport issued: 1924 Thank you in advance! Aubrey _____________________________________________________________ Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iieo935UTCG3LKHFcmkyPiZxFX1kVIZRn1N3pYqH0IUpcbFk2/

Aubrey, It was the actual image. I've sent you a link to it. If you can't see it, let me know and I'll send it as an attachment. Leon ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 12:45 PM Subject: [OHFRANKL] Ancestry Lookup Please > Would some kind soul look this up for me and let me know whether this is > just an index entry or a scan of the actual record? > U.S. Passport Applications > Mary Volpe > born: 1892 > place of birth: Guardiaregia, Italy > passport issued: 1924 > Thank you in advance! > Aubrey > > _____________________________________________________________ > Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iieo935UTCG3LKHFcmkyPiZxFX1kVIZRn1N3pYqH0IUpcbFk2/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This was posted to another list. I went in and looked around and it is really the Civil War buff's dream - diaries, letters etc.!! Rickie http://alexanderstreet.com/resources/civilwar.access.htm

Suz, I am not sure who you would contact.? You might call the library itself for assistance. I will try and find someone, but I don't see much hope from my acquaintances. MHess -----Original Message----- From: Suz <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 5:16 pm Subject: Re: [OHFRANKL] NARA Workshop This sounds very good. Do you know who I should contact about interpreters for it.I am Deaf. Thanks, Susan Cruse ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 3:55 PM Subject: [OHFRANKL] NARA Workshop > FREE workshops? Saturday, April 12, 2008? > Delaware?County Library? 84 Winter Street in Delaware, OH presented in > conjunction with Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America. > > 9 am - 10 am???????????? Beginning Research at the National Archives > 10:15 am - 11:30 am? Finding Family information in Federal Military > Pension Records? > > ? The place is the Delaware County District Library 84 Winter Street in > Delaware, OH > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] 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 [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This sounds very good. Do you know who I should contact about interpreters for it.I am Deaf. Thanks, Susan Cruse ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 3:55 PM Subject: [OHFRANKL] NARA Workshop > FREE workshops? Saturday, April 12, 2008? > Delaware?County Library? 84 Winter Street in Delaware, OH presented in > conjunction with Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America. > > 9 am - 10 am???????????? Beginning Research at the National Archives > 10:15 am - 11:30 am? Finding Family information in Federal Military > Pension Records? > > ? The place is the Delaware County District Library 84 Winter Street in > Delaware, OH > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

FREE workshops? Saturday, April 12, 2008? Delaware?County Library? 84 Winter Street in Delaware, OH presented in conjunction with Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America. 9 am - 10 am???????????? Beginning Research at the National Archives 10:15 am - 11:30 am? Finding Family information in Federal Military Pension Records? ? The place is the Delaware County District Library 84 Winter Street in Delaware, OH

For a brief early history see http://www.genealogybug.net/ohio_alhn/institutions.htm (bottom of the left-hand column) The Columbus institution remains, but is now called the Columbus Development Center and has "new" buildings. I looked in the most recent published list (Franklin County Genealogical Society, compiler, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO CEMETERIES, 11 vol. , pub. Columbus 1980-1997; vol. 4, Prairie and Franklin Townships, pub. 1984) to see if there is a Hague buried at the institute's cemetery--his name does not appear in the index. I also searched Ancestry.com hoping to find a death record and found that by 1930 Herman H. Hague had been moved to the Institution For Feeble Minded, Orient, Pickaway County. The old records for both institutions have been archived and are at the Ohio Historical Society Archives Library http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/archlib/. I believe the records are "restricted" so you should probably contact the library for more information. Leona ----- Original Message ----- From: "shell" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 9:30 PM Subject: [OHFRANKL] Institution for the feeble minded >I found a child that I have been looking for in the 1920 census as an >inmate of the Institution for the feeble minded in Columbus. Does anyone >know if this place is still standing? Ours in Lima does not exist anymore >but the T.B. Hospital still stands. I am wondering if their are any >records of these children that were in this hospital and what happened to >them or if they died their where were they buried? Looking for a Herman H. >Hague b: 10-11-1899 but when he filled out his draft registration card in >1917-1918, they had his birthdate as March 21, 1900. There were 5 children >in this family that were left to the childrens homes when their father and >mother died within 3 years of one another. Supposedly no one took in the >boys. They were sent to the Lima Childrens Home and the girls might have >been sent to Sidney. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Rachelle >Bohinski

Good Day to all, I had a family where the father died and, the mother could not take care of the children. All five children were put in a home in Seneca County.........I posted in search of information...............a few weeks later per snail mail I recieved files on each of the five children (I was shocked to say the least ) There must be records somewhere about the people from that home..........I'd check into it.......... I wish you the luck I had. Kindly Bea ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rickie" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 10:40 PM Subject: Re: [OHFRANKL] Institution for the feeble minded >I found this article on line that refers to a State Farm of the Feeble > Minded at Orient, OH. It is about 13 miles s/w of Columbus. The old > State > Hospital (Lunatic asylum) in West Columbus was torn down years ago. The > child could have been there. > http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9C0DE2D71E3EEE3ABC4C51DFB7678 > 389639EDE > > Rickie > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of shell > Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 9:30 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [OHFRANKL] Institution for the feeble minded > > I found a child that I have been looking for in the 1920 census as an > inmate > of the Institution for the feeble minded in Columbus. Does anyone know if > this place is still standing? Ours in Lima does not exist anymore but the > T.B. Hospital still stands. I am wondering if their are any records of > these children that were in this hospital and what happened to them or if > they died their where were they buried? Looking for a Herman H. Hague b: > 10-11-1899 but when he filled out his draft registration card in > 1917-1918, > they had his birthdate as March 21, 1900. There were 5 children in this > family that were left to the childrens homes when their father and mother > died within 3 years of one another. Supposedly no one took in the boys. > They were sent to the Lima Childrens Home and the girls might have been > sent > to Sidney. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Rachelle Bohinski > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] 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 > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message