Transcribed without making changes to spelling and grammar. Transcribed by Joyce Robinson Athens Messenger March 18, 1875 GALLIA C. W. Bird is the Republican nominee for mayor of Gallipolis. Dr. Newton, postmaster at Gallipolis has recently been critically ill. Within the past week, great numbers of wild geese have passed over Gallia county northward bound. Mr. Charles Henking, one of the oldest and worthiest citizens of Gallipolis, suddenly died on Tuesday of last week. A "pome" furnished the editor of Gallipolis Journal by a prisoner in the jail was up to the proper literary standard in everything but "rhyme, grammar, sense, punctuation, capitalization, meter, truth and spelling." The Bulletin says: On Tuesday last the Supreme Court of Ohio decided the long-pending suit of the The First Presbyterian Society of Gallipolis, in connection with the Hocking Presbytery, plaintiff, vs The First Presbyterian Society of Gallipolis, in connection with the Athens Presbytery. The case has long been on the docket -- about twenty years --- in one form or another. Years ago there was much bitterness in our midst about the struggle, and there was scarcely an individual in the community who did not "take sides." It will be noted that after the long and vexatious litigation, the "Old School" has triumphed.

That's because it's really beautiful here. ;) Pam ----- Original Message ----- > You know what is interesting about that is that quite a few of the people > from Wayne County, Il retired to Colorado Springs and Pueblo, CO. > > Karen

I found the item concerning Katie King to be most interesting and I did a google search and found it even more interesting. Check it out: http://www.survivalafterdeath.org/spiritcontrols/katieking.htm On 4/7/2005, "JAR422@aol.com" <JAR422@aol.com> wrote: >Transcribed without making changes to spelling and grammar. >Transcribed by Joyce Robinson > >Athens Messenger >March 11, 1875 > >GALLIA > >The Gallipolis municipal election promises to be exciting. > >There is a rumor that spiritualism of the "Katie King" order is gaining a >foothold in Ohio township, near Bush's Mill. > >There have been some twenty additions to the membership of the >Presbyterian Church at Gallipolis this winter. > >At the recent spelling match at Gallipolis Miss Langley was declared >the winner of the prize. > >Gallipolis has petitioned for an enlargement of her boundaries. > >There will be three terms of court in this county next month : Special >session of the Common Pleas April 1st; District Court on the 16th, and >regular term of Common Pleas on the 27th. > >Mrs. Frazier, wife of Alexander Frazier, died at the residence of her >husband in Cheshire, after an illness of two days, on the 23d ult. > >At Cheshire recently, Daniel Mauck, assignee of C. L. Guthrie, >auctioned $5,500 worth of notes and accounts for $27.00 -- which >amounts to about 1/2 cent on the dollar. > >"Skunk Hollow Skinnings" is the way "W. L. R." heads his communications >to the Gallipolis Journal. > > > > > > >==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== >If you want to unsubscribe to the list, send an email to OHGALLIA-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com with the word unsubscribe in the text of the email. >

Transcribed without making changes to spelling and grammar. Transcribed by Joyce Robinson Athens Messenger March 11, 1875 GALLIA The Gallipolis municipal election promises to be exciting. There is a rumor that spiritualism of the "Katie King" order is gaining a foothold in Ohio township, near Bush's Mill. There have been some twenty additions to the membership of the Presbyterian Church at Gallipolis this winter. At the recent spelling match at Gallipolis Miss Langley was declared the winner of the prize. Gallipolis has petitioned for an enlargement of her boundaries. There will be three terms of court in this county next month : Special session of the Common Pleas April 1st; District Court on the 16th, and regular term of Common Pleas on the 27th. Mrs. Frazier, wife of Alexander Frazier, died at the residence of her husband in Cheshire, after an illness of two days, on the 23d ult. At Cheshire recently, Daniel Mauck, assignee of C. L. Guthrie, auctioned $5,500 worth of notes and accounts for $27.00 -- which amounts to about 1/2 cent on the dollar. "Skunk Hollow Skinnings" is the way "W. L. R." heads his communications to the Gallipolis Journal.

Sharon, I was working on Death Certificates that had been donated to the genealogical society and found a slew of Gates.... while looking I came upon Margaret Wigner Gates. Her husband signed the the form as the informant.... He middle name is MERRILL Gates, it is not your James Madison... While we are talking about DC, BC and Marriage license, if you have some of these certificates and would like to donate them.... They really do help us with research, I was able to help Sharon clarify this Gate's marriage. So, please send us copies of your birth certificates, please none for living decendants, Death certificates and Marriage license... We are finding more and more that these are extremly helpful to our researchers. Thank you Cheryl Enyart Send you certificates to Gallia County Genealogical Society 412 Second Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 Any questions please call 740-446-7200 or email us at histsoc@zoomnet.net SGates1949@aol.com wrote: Would someone please check this to see if it is my great-great grandfather's marriage? My great-great grandmother is Virginia Rand that he married in Charleston during the Civil War, so if his Wigner or maybe it ought to be Wagner, may have been a first wife I have never heard of. Maybe we could also find either a death or a divorce there. Maybe it isn't James Madison Gates, but it surely seems as though it may be! GATES, J. M WIGNER, MARGARET 24 Apr 1853 Gallia OH 1476 Glenmore Drive Apopka, FL 32712-2046 Telephone: 407-814-9644 Telefax: 407-814-9645 Mobile phone: 407-375-9644 ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== For those of you on Digest mode, please don't quote the entire digest when replying. Also, check your subject line; making it meaningful will increase your chances of being read. Be Well, Do Good Work , Keep In Touch --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Better first dates. More second dates. Yahoo! Personals

I am not an Angel researcher but the information you have on Wiley Angle's marriage is correct. They were married by John W. Lewis and it can be found in Vol. 7, Pg. 166 of the original records. Robin Fife ----- Original Message ----- From: <Brownauntk@wmconnect.com> To: <OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 7:47 PM Subject: [OHGALLIA-L] Angel Family > I have just begun to research my family in Gallia County but have come across > an "ANGEL" connection. Maybe this person is familiar to one of you Angel > researchers and you can verify if I have correct information or might be able to > add to what I have. > > Wiley Angel born about 1857 (died March 9, 1927 in Gallia County) married > Sarah Frances Hill (born June 29, 1871 in Lawrence County) on Aug 25, 1891 in > Gallia County. > > I show them (so far ) with 2 children: Grover Cleveland born Nov 6, 1893 and > Ester born Nov. 2, 1897. > > Sarah Frances Hill was the daughter of James Wesley Hill and Mahala Cornell. > > > > Don't know if this is new and/or interest to anyone but I found this "tidbit" > in my research for Angels. Just copied it so can't verify that it is correct. > > Wade Angel (born abt 1814 in VA died in 1880s) married about 1839 Jane Henry > (born June 30, 1818 in Lawrence County & died May 12, 1873) > > Children: > (1) Robert married 4 times ---1 Elizabeth Barnhart, 2 Sarah Butts 3 Joanna > (Smith) Hyson and 4 Martha Stufflebeam > (2) Samantha > (3) Martha (1843-) married John Kyre > (4) Zacharia (1848-1926) married Ellen McKeever > (5) Elizabeth (1851) married John Saunders > (6) Sarah (1851-1905) MARRIED Edward Nichols > (7) Henry (1854) married Margaret I Christian > (8) Flora (1862) married George Turner > (9) James (1867) > > If I come across any information on Berry I will pass it along to the list. > > > > > ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== > If you want to unsubscribe to the list, send an email to OHGALLIA-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com with the word unsubscribe in the text of the email. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----

Cheryl, Didn't mean your errors--I meant the newspapers. I have seen errors often in Obits. Thanks again for finding this! Diane

Transcribed without making changes to spelling and grammar. Transcribed by Joyce Robinson Athens Messenger February 25, 1875 GALLIA There is to be a Board of Trade organized in Gallipolis. The local Board of Health have entered upon measures to prevent the introduction and spread of small pox in Gallipolis. The Journal of last week reports one case in the suburbs of the city. Two coal veins, of fine quality, have been discovered in Harrison township. Judge Cartwright, Judge Guthrie's successor, went upon the Bench, in the court at Gallipolis, immediately after being officially sworn in, on Monday morning of last week. A new post-office has been established at Flag Springs, Walnut township. and T. J. Neil appointed Postmaster. On Thursday evening of last week the citizens of Gallipolis assembled in their several Wards to organize measures for aiding the needy poor of that town. On the first evening $378 in money and merchandise were secured, from which 106 families were relieved. The efforts have subsequently been continued. To Mr. Edward L. Menager is due the credit of originating the movement. Since the beginning of the revival 130 have joined the Methodist Church in Gallipolis. A four horse passenger omnibus runs between Gallipolis and Pomeroy. A resident of Cheshire was awakened the other night by a pain under the shoulder-blade; on examination he found a needle protruding about half an inch. He now has the whole needle; it is old and rusty. What is most remarkable he never remembers swallowing, or having one stuck into him.

last night I did a little more investigation into Wiley and found that in the 1910 census he was living in Harrison Township in Gallia County. It listed him as 55 with wife Sarah 32 and children: Esta (probably Ester)13, Parnie (girl) 11, Ray 9, Edna 5, Maude 2 and John S 6 months. Sarah's mother Mahala Cornell Hill Glenn living with them. In 1920 Harrison Township Census Wiley is listed as 63 a widower living with his son Ray 18. Have to do a little more checking to see if I can find were the other younger children went after the death of their mother. Like I said I'm just starting my research into Gallia County so don't have a lot collected yet. Also I don't see Grover Cleveland listed...have to check more on him. I am mainly trying to find information on my Cornell line but will keep my eye open for other Angel information that might be of use to you as I do my research. Anything that you have to share on Wiley would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for replying to my inquiry.

I'm glad the pictures returned to Gallipolis after all! Trisch

You know what is interesting about that is that quite a few of the people from Wayne County, Il retired to Colorado Springs and Pueblo, CO. Karen -----Original Message----- From: LethaH@aol.com [mailto:LethaH@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 9:06 PM To: OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [OHGALLIA-L] Re: OHGALLIA-D Digest V05 #144 Among my First Families are the Skinners and the Bings. Tom Skinner m Mary M. Bing (dau of John 111 and Sarah Entsminger) They named their first child Bing John Skinner. Oddly enough he retired to Co. Springs. Just thought it was fun. Ginny ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== Check the address you are replying to before sending your message.

Transcribed without making changes to spelling and grammar. Transcribed by Joyce Robinson Athens Messenger February 18, 1875 GALLIA Fifty cases have been called at the present term of the Gallia county court. Joseph Hunt retired from the clerkship of Gallia county on Monday of last week, after sixteen continuous years in that position. The bar and officers of the Gallia county court signalized the occasion by presenting the retiring incumbent with a gold lined silver snuff box as a "token of their esteem." A large meeting was held on Tuesday evening of last week, by the citizens of Gallipolis to devise means fro the relief of the grasshopper sufferers. The recent report of the Grand Jury exhibits the jail of that county in no enviable light. There is to be a grand firemen's complementary ball in Gallipolis, on the 22nd inst.

Among my First Families are the Skinners and the Bings. Tom Skinner m Mary M. Bing (dau of John 111 and Sarah Entsminger) They named their first child Bing John Skinner. Oddly enough he retired to Co. Springs. Just thought it was fun. Ginny

That is what I have my family tree on plus my father-in-laws and a couple other trees I am working. I can put it around my neck and have it with me where I go. It is great and I have one that is the larger size. I got it on sale at Radio Shack, you don't want a small gigabyte because you can't hold much information. Marjorie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie Hazlett" <charlie@hazlett.net> To: <OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 6:16 PM Subject: [OHGALLIA-L] Re: OHGALLIA-D Digest V05 #143 > > Perhaps even better than a CD might be a USB drive. They are fairly > inexpensive now and I have seen some with as much as 1 gigabyte of > memory. > > Of course, for GEDCOM's and other text files one that big would not be > necessary. > > > > On 4/5/2005, "NHBigRed@aol.com" <NHBigRed@aol.com> wrote: > > >In a message dated 4/5/2005 12:03:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, > >OHGALLIA-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > > > >> Also when someone sends me a Gedcom. I have it on floppy so that is kept > >> and > >> could be printed out and some of them have be printed. > >> > >----------------------------------------------------------- > >Cheryl, > >I hope you will put your files on CDs instead of floppies as that drive is on > >the way out. My latest computer, a Gateway, has no floppy disk drive and I > >think that is what is going to happen with most of the computers now. > >Tom Powell > > > > > >==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== > >Please remember that your topic must relate to genealogical research > >in Gallia County, Ohio. > > > > > ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== > Check the address you are replying to before sending your message. > > > > > _____________________________________________________ > This message scanned for viruses by CoreComm >

Wow! Restores my faith in humanity. Thanks to the wonderful person who did this. Julie in Idaho

When I arrived at work today (Gallia County historical & Genealogical Society, 412 Second Avenue) I found an package with the Bostick pictures that were for sale on Ebay. There was no name on the package, just a note that said: "May the people in these photo's find their descendents, take good care of them. I knew this would be a perfect home for them". There was no signature. So, to the person who performed this kind deed "THANK YOU". Mary Lee Davis Marchi, Director Gallia County Historical & Genealogical Society 412 Second Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 One stumble is enough to deface the character of an honorable life.

I have just begun to research my family in Gallia County but have come across an "ANGEL" connection. Maybe this person is familiar to one of you Angel researchers and you can verify if I have correct information or might be able to add to what I have. Wiley Angel born about 1857 (died March 9, 1927 in Gallia County) married Sarah Frances Hill (born June 29, 1871 in Lawrence County) on Aug 25, 1891 in Gallia County. I show them (so far ) with 2 children: Grover Cleveland born Nov 6, 1893 and Ester born Nov. 2, 1897. Sarah Frances Hill was the daughter of James Wesley Hill and Mahala Cornell. Don't know if this is new and/or interest to anyone but I found this "tidbit" in my research for Angels. Just copied it so can't verify that it is correct. Wade Angel (born abt 1814 in VA died in 1880s) married about 1839 Jane Henry (born June 30, 1818 in Lawrence County & died May 12, 1873) Children: (1) Robert married 4 times ---1 Elizabeth Barnhart, 2 Sarah Butts 3 Joanna (Smith) Hyson and 4 Martha Stufflebeam (2) Samantha (3) Martha (1843-) married John Kyre (4) Zacharia (1848-1926) married Ellen McKeever (5) Elizabeth (1851) married John Saunders (6) Sarah (1851-1905) MARRIED Edward Nichols (7) Henry (1854) married Margaret I Christian (8) Flora (1862) married George Turner (9) James (1867) If I come across any information on Berry I will pass it along to the list.

Hello List Members: I found this on the Washington County site. Since Gallipolis used to be in Washington County, I thought you would enjoy reading this. I laughed when I read about the consternation felt by the First Settlers who were all New Englanders, when the back-countrymen from Virginia and Pennsylvania, also joined them, knowing that my Baltzell, Pines women were born in Virginia! Ha ha! Mostly, though, my Gallia County roots come from RAND, GATES, and HASKELL, all from New England. Enjoy! _http://www.rootsweb.com/~mafsocna/to_ohio.htm_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~mafsocna/to_ohio.htm) Sharon Lee Gates 1476 Glenmore Drive Apopka, FL 32712-2046 Telephone: 407-814-9644 Telefax: 407-814-9645 Mobile phone: 407-375-9644

Wow, what a wonderful gift. I also want to thank the great gifter. I hope that a Bostick decedant walks through the door to see them. Thanks to the buyer and grateful they gave them to the Gallia County Historical Society. Cheryl BlueGoose6@aol.com wrote:Wow! Restores my faith in humanity. Thanks to the wonderful person who did this. Julie in Idaho ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== For those of you on Digest mode, please don't quote the entire digest when replying. Also, check your subject line; making it meaningful will increase your chances of being read. Be Well, Do Good Work , Keep In Touch --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger Show us what our next emoticon should look like. Join the fun.

My name is Vicki but my mother and husband call me Vickers. I have never heard of anyone else called that either. Vicki -----Original Message----- From: Charlie Hazlett [mailto:charlie@hazlett.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 3:37 PM To: OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [OHGALLIA-L] Merton Ellsworth Cooper LOL, My Dad's first name was Vickers and I have never heard that used for a first name on anyone else in my entire life. I wish I had asked, but now it is too late and I have no idea where it came from and why grandma chose that for him................ On 4/5/2005, " Pam C." <plculver@pcisys.net> wrote: >Does anyone know where the name "Ellsworth" would come from? It was my >great-grandfather's given name, so I'm curious. There was a long tradition >in some of my lines of using the mother's maiden name as a son's first name >(i.e. Lydia Hawley m. Aaron Sanford, named son Hawley Sanford), but >Ellsworth never shows up as a surname in those lines. It's not a common >name, so does anyone know the origin? >Pam > > >==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== >Please keep your topic related to genealogical research >in Gallia County, Ohio. > ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== If you want to unsubscribe to the list, send an email to OHGALLIA-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com with the word unsubscribe in the text of the email.