Rose Where would a person find "Paw Paw's" at? The cake sounded good .Martha ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rose McClure" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 8:43 AM Subject: [OHGALLIA] PawPaw Cake > > > > > You mentioned "paw paws". Oh, what a great fruit it is! My grandmother > > used to make "paw paw cake" and I can still still taste it. I just don't > > have a recipe for it. > > > > > I can't vouch for this......I just found it in one of my grandmother's > old cookbooks. > > > *PAW PAW CAKE > > *1 3/4 cups flour > 1/4 tsp salt > 1 tsp each baking soda and baking powder > > Sift these together in a medium bowl and set aside. > > 1/2 cup milk > 1 tbls lemon juice > > Mix these in another bowl and set aside until they sour. > > 1/2 cup shortening > 1 1/2 cups sugar > 1 tsp vanilla > 2 eggs > > Cream sugar and shortening, beating until light and fluffy. Slowly add > eggs, then vanilla and mix. > > 1/2 cup puree'd Paw Paw fruit > 1/4 cup chopped nuts > 3 egg whites, beaten stiff > > To the shortening mixture, alternately add dry ingredient mixture, the > pawpaw puree and the soured milk mixture. Mix well, then add the beaten > egg whites and chopped nuts. > > Pour into one large or two smaller cake pans and bake in a moderate oven > about 45 minutes. > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.20/919 - Release Date: 7/26/2007 9:56 AM > >

The following obituary was taken from the "Daily Tribune", Pomeroy, Ohio on Monday, July 13, 1936: "AGED LADY DIES AT CHESHIRE HOME Miss Clara Swisher is Victim of Heart Disease and Complications Miss Clara Swisher succumbed Sunday at about midnight at her home in Cheshire from heart disease and complications, Miss Swisher was born and reared and spent all of her life with the exception of the past few years which she spent in Middleport with her sister, Mrs. Julia Gerber, in Cheshire, passing away in the same residence where she was born. She was about 74 years of age. Miss Swisher had just recently returned to the old home place. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Gerber of South Second Avenue, and two brothers, Rinaldo and Wesley, both of Cheshire. She was the daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. G. W. Swisher of Cheshire. Funeral rites will be conducted Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence with Rev. Harley Bolton of Rutland officiating. Interment will be made in the Gravel Hill Cemetery at Cheshire." Notes: Clara Swisher was the daughter of George Washington Swisher [1831-1908] and Samantha J. King [1833-1918] both born and died in Gallia County, Ohio. Teresa Herrmann Columbus, Ohio

My Uncle who lived in New Mexico used to come back here to visit family in the Fall just to get Pa-Paws from Meigs County. In fact he made arrangements with a gentleman to ship them to him also. He loved them. They say they are similar in taste to a banana but I have never eaten them. Athens County has a Pa-Paw festival in September, at Albany/Lake Snowden area each year and have all kinds of things made with Pa-Paws. Carolyn ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 10:13 AM Subject: Re: [OHGALLIA] PawPaw Cake > > In a message dated 7/27/2007 11:01:31 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > > I remember hearing about Paw >>Paw's.? > > > Paw-Paws are a tree fruit similar to a banana but smaller . I gathered > them > all the time for my Grandmother when I was growing up in Meigs County. > Ken > > > > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL > at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > > ------------------------------- > 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

In a message dated 7/27/2007 11:01:31 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: I remember hearing about Paw >Paw's.? Paw-Paws are a tree fruit similar to a banana but smaller . I gathered them all the time for my Grandmother when I was growing up in Meigs County. Ken ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

I don't know any other name for the fruit...it is in the Custard-apple family.....scientific name "Asimina triloba" ----- Original Message ----- From: "~Susan~" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 9:30 AM Subject: Re: [OHGALLIA] PawPaw Cake >I left Ohio when I was eight years old.? I remember hearing about Paw >Paw's.? Is there another name for them?? I grew up in the south.? I don't >recall coming across them.? I remember a song about picking up paw paw's >and putting them in your pocket. > > > ?Susan aka Mom aka Mimi > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Rose McClure <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 9:43 am > Subject: [OHGALLIA] PawPaw Cake > > > > >> >> You mentioned "paw paws". Oh, what a great fruit it is! My >> grandmother >> used to make "paw paw cake" and I can still still taste it. I just >> don't >> have a recipe for it. >> > > > I can't vouch for this......I just found it in one of my grandmother's > old cookbooks. > > > *PAW PAW CAKE > > *1 3/4 cups flour > 1/4 tsp salt > 1 tsp each baking soda and baking powder > > Sift these together in a medium bowl and set aside. > > 1/2 cup milk > 1 tbls lemon juice > > Mix these in another bowl and set aside until they sour. > > 1/2 cup shortening > 1 1/2 cups sugar > 1 tsp vanilla > 2 eggs > > Cream sugar and shortening, beating until light and fluffy. Slowly add > eggs, then vanilla and mix. > > 1/2 cup puree'd Paw Paw fruit > 1/4 cup chopped nuts > 3 egg whites, beaten stiff > > To the shortening mixture, alternately add dry ingredient mixture, the > pawpaw puree and the soured milk mixture. Mix well, then add the beaten > egg whites and chopped nuts. > > Pour into one large or two smaller cake pans and bake in a moderate oven > about 45 minutes. > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free > from AOL at AOL.com. > > ------------------------------- > 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 mentioned "paw paws". Oh, what a great fruit it is! My grandmother > used to make "paw paw cake" and I can still still taste it. I just don't > have a recipe for it. > I can't vouch for this......I just found it in one of my grandmother's old cookbooks. *PAW PAW CAKE *1 3/4 cups flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp each baking soda and baking powder Sift these together in a medium bowl and set aside. 1/2 cup milk 1 tbls lemon juice Mix these in another bowl and set aside until they sour. 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs Cream sugar and shortening, beating until light and fluffy. Slowly add eggs, then vanilla and mix. 1/2 cup puree'd Paw Paw fruit 1/4 cup chopped nuts 3 egg whites, beaten stiff To the shortening mixture, alternately add dry ingredient mixture, the pawpaw puree and the soured milk mixture. Mix well, then add the beaten egg whites and chopped nuts. Pour into one large or two smaller cake pans and bake in a moderate oven about 45 minutes.

Henny: Yes, that's fine. Teresa Herrmann

I left Ohio when I was eight years old.? I remember hearing about Paw Paw's.? Is there another name for them?? I grew up in the south.? I don't recall coming across them.? I remember a song about picking up paw paw's and putting them in your pocket. ?Susan aka Mom aka Mimi -----Original Message----- From: Rose McClure <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 9:43 am Subject: [OHGALLIA] PawPaw Cake > > You mentioned "paw paws". Oh, what a great fruit it is! My grandmother > used to make "paw paw cake" and I can still still taste it. I just don't > have a recipe for it. > I can't vouch for this......I just found it in one of my grandmother's old cookbooks. *PAW PAW CAKE *1 3/4 cups flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp each baking soda and baking powder Sift these together in a medium bowl and set aside. 1/2 cup milk 1 tbls lemon juice Mix these in another bowl and set aside until they sour. 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs Cream sugar and shortening, beating until light and fluffy. Slowly add eggs, then vanilla and mix. 1/2 cup puree'd Paw Paw fruit 1/4 cup chopped nuts 3 egg whites, beaten stiff To the shortening mixture, alternately add dry ingredient mixture, the pawpaw puree and the soured milk mixture. Mix well, then add the beaten egg whites and chopped nuts. Pour into one large or two smaller cake pans and bake in a moderate oven about 45 minutes. ------------------------------- 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 ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.

Samuel Rothgeb's Mother was Esther Switzer, born on 20 January 1823 in Addision, Gallia County, Ohio and died on 21 November 1910 in Addison, Gallia County, Ohio. His father was Wesley Rothgeb, born on 25 December 1819 in Addison, Gallia County, Ohio and 13 November 1904 Addison, Gallia County, Ohio. They were married on 20 July 1846. Wesley Rothgeb's parents were Samuel Rothgeb and Mary Strickler, both born in Mill Creek, Page County, Virginia and came to live and died in Addison Township, Gallia County, Ohio. Teresa Herrmann Columbus, Ohio

Does anyone know who Mr. Rothgeb's mother was? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Teresa M. Herrmann Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 10:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OHGALLIA] Samuel Rothgeb Obituary The following obituary was printed in the "Gallipolis Daily Tribune", on Tuesday, March 08, 1932: "SAMUEL ROTHGEB DIES SUDDENLY MONDAY EVENING Cerebral Hemorrhage Climaxes Week's Illness----Funeral Set for 2 O'clock Wednesday Afternoon. Samuel Vinton Rothgeb, 81, died at his home between Addison and Cheshire at 4:15 Monday afternoon. He had been ill about a week, suffering from a bronchial infection, but death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. With him at the time were his daughter, Ella, and his physician, Dr. C. A. Rife, of Kyger. Both of them, as well as the patient himself, felt that his condition was improving. One of his last inquiries was as to the fate of the Lindberg baby. He then asked that the curtain be pushed back that he might look out at the snow-covered landscape that he had known from his babyhood. A moment later he was stricken and quickly he passed away. Mr. Rothgeb was born and reared and had spent his life on the farm where he died, his home marking the intersection of the Gravel Hill road with State Route No. 7. He was a son of the late Wesley Rothgeb and is survived by the devoted daughter and only child, already mentioned, and by one brother and one sister--Reuben Marcellus Rothgeb and Mrs. Esther Swisher, both of Los Angeles. His wife, who was Julia Watson, died 19 years ago. Edwin and George Rothgeb were second cousins and near neighbors. As a boy of 13 he witnessed some of the stirring scenes incident to Morgan's raid into this territory. The Confederate and Union forces had quite a lively skirmish on Coal Hill, just a short distance up the slope from the Rothgeb home--perhaps the most serious encounter that ever occurred on Gallia County soil. Mr. Rothgeb was a pleasant companion, an honest and upright citizen, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He would have been 82 years old on June 18. He had been a Mason for 56 years, a member of Siloam lodge at Cheshire and an Eastern Star. Funeral Services will be conducted at the home at 2 O'clock Wednesday by Rev. E. C. Vens of Kanauga under Masonic supices. Burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery by J. L. Coleman of Bidwell." ------------------------------- 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

The following obituary was printed in the "Gallipolis Daily Tribune", on Tuesday, March 08, 1932: "SAMUEL ROTHGEB DIES SUDDENLY MONDAY EVENING Cerebral Hemorrhage Climaxes Week's Illness----Funeral Set for 2 O'clock Wednesday Afternoon. Samuel Vinton Rothgeb, 81, died at his home between Addison and Cheshire at 4:15 Monday afternoon. He had been ill about a week, suffering from a bronchial infection, but death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. With him at the time were his daughter, Ella, and his physician, Dr. C. A. Rife, of Kyger. Both of them, as well as the patient himself, felt that his condition was improving. One of his last inquiries was as to the fate of the Lindberg baby. He then asked that the curtain be pushed back that he might look out at the snow-covered landscape that he had known from his babyhood. A moment later he was stricken and quickly he passed away. Mr. Rothgeb was born and reared and had spent his life on the farm where he died, his home marking the intersection of the Gravel Hill road with State Route No. 7. He was a son of the late Wesley Rothgeb and is survived by the devoted daughter and only child, already mentioned, and by one brother and one sister--Reuben Marcellus Rothgeb and Mrs. Esther Swisher, both of Los Angeles. His wife, who was Julia Watson, died 19 years ago. Edwin and George Rothgeb were second cousins and near neighbors. As a boy of 13 he witnessed some of the stirring scenes incident to Morgan's raid into this territory. The Confederate and Union forces had quite a lively skirmish on Coal Hill, just a short distance up the slope from the Rothgeb home--perhaps the most serious encounter that ever occurred on Gallia County soil. Mr. Rothgeb was a pleasant companion, an honest and upright citizen, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He would have been 82 years old on June 18. He had been a Mason for 56 years, a member of Siloam lodge at Cheshire and an Eastern Star. Funeral Services will be conducted at the home at 2 O'clock Wednesday by Rev. E. C. Vens of Kanauga under Masonic supices. Burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery by J. L. Coleman of Bidwell."

Dear Doug - You mentioned "paw paws". Oh, what a great fruit it is! My grandmother used to make "paw paw cake" and I can still still taste it. I just don't have a recipe for it. She was a cook at Holzer Hospital and I have often wondered if she made it for the patients for their meals. Thank you for bringing back a very fond memory. Pat ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Well, Doug, Gallia County is a very interesting place. All of my mother's family--both sides---lived there since 1803--and it is believed that Northup was named after Daniel Northup, A Revolutionary Soldier from Rhode Island, from whom I descend. My grandparents left Gallia County for Michigan in 1917, but they often returned to visit family, and I visited several times when a child to see my grandparents siblings. You might try looking into census records to find out exactly where and when your family was living. Once you know the township, etc. you can find other things such as property they owned burial sites. As I said before, the library and the genealogical society and historical societies have a lot of information including family histories and books. Joanne Galvin Michigan Researching Northup, Hampton, McCall, Phelps, Blake, Daggett, Syler, Berridge,Plymale, Kinder, Cottrell, Gilbert, Baker, Rood ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

I have the following Gallia County, Ohio Birth Records books: Volume 1, 1864-1881 and Volume 2, 1881-1895 Are there any others..........[Just focusing on BIRTH records]. Thanks, Teresa

Thanks, Henny. I was sincerely sorry to hear about the area's loss of Bob Evans last month. My mother spoke of a couple of cousins who were adopted by Mr. Evans and his wife. One of them apparently was a dean at Rio Grande College for a time. I guess it is one of those things about engaging in family history research: One learns all manner of odd trivia, only some of which is true or provable. Someday, I hope to discover what the "paw-paw fruit" actually is. Mom must have had a million stories involving this local delicacy. To this day, I am astonished at how her sisters and her survived to adulthood! *Grins* Doug Uptegraft

Doug, if you go to this URL is will tell you about the paw-paw fruit tree... http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/pawpaw.html Judy Douglas Uptegraft <[email protected]> wrote: Thanks, Henny. I was sincerely sorry to hear about the area's loss of Bob Evans last month. My mother spoke of a couple of cousins who were adopted by Mr. Evans and his wife. One of them apparently was a dean at Rio Grande College for a time. I guess it is one of those things about engaging in family history research: One learns all manner of odd trivia, only some of which is true or provable. Someday, I hope to discover what the "paw-paw fruit" actually is. Mom must have had a million stories involving this local delicacy. To this day, I am astonished at how her sisters and her survived to adulthood! *Grins* Doug Uptegraft ------------------------------- 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

Volume 3 is on line at galliagenealogy.org Henny "Teresa M. Herrmann" <[email protected]> wrote: I have the following Gallia County, Ohio Birth Records books: Volume 1, 1864-1881 and Volume 2, 1881-1895 Are there any others..........[Just focusing on BIRTH records]. Thanks, Teresa ------------------------------- 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

Doug, welcome to the list. Please do come to Gallia and visit. We are glad you've been to our website. We'd also be happy to check anything specific for you at our office at 57 Court Street. We have Probate records, family histories, lineage applications and books we've written. Henny Evans, Gallia OGS Chapter There were Betzs and Lutz both here. Still have many Betz. Douglas Uptegraft <[email protected]> wrote: Doug ------------------------------- 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

Pleasure to meet kind folks like you, Joanne. *Smiles* Northup is a familiar name. My mom was born on "Tick Ridge" which isn't listed on any map or chart I've found. She told me once that it was near Northup which is where the rural post office was. I have only been to Jackson once in my life when I was very young. Some of my grandma's people lived in the area including her brother Ray who just died this past June. What I am finding in my research is a link to my mother who was probably the most important person in my life. It's goofy, I guess, but it keeps the mind working. I have found the connection to Wales that I had always felt but never understood. It wasn't until I started looking into this county where my maternal ancestors seemed to settle and only rarely leave that I discovered the large Welsh population who happened on Gallipolis in the 1810's and 1830's. *Laughs* It's remarkable. Phoebe (Betz) Myers is someone I would really love to find more regarding. She was married to Joshua [James?] Myers. My mother's recollections of her grandmother were rather slight, but she did tell some good stories about this woman. Apparently, Phoebe couldn't read or write, not a rare affliction in the time period, but she was a gifted natural healer and herbalist. I have one picture of her and her husband. The other information is less certain. I could post some birth dates and death dates, I suppose, to see if it links up. Take care, Doug

Doug- You will find Gallia County one of the most friendly and helpful places you will ever find! Their resources are very helpful---this is the third oldest settlement in Ohio---ca 1790--and they have preserved much of their records and heritage. Joanne Galvin Michigan Researching Northup, Hampton, McCall, Phelps, Blake, Daggett, Syler, Berridge,Plymale, Kinder, Cottrell, Gilbert, Baker, Rood ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour