Please reply directly to Nancy as I don't believe she is a member of this list. Alice ------- USGenWeb Project County Coordinator for the following: Marshall Co. KS http://skyways.lib.ks.us/kansas/genweb/marshall/ Geauga Co. OH http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohgeauga/geauga.html Seneca Co. OH http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohseneca/seneca.html Clark Co. WA http://www.rootsweb.com/~waclark/clark.htm List owner for OHSENECA-L & OHGEAUGA-L -----Original Message----- From: Bill and Nancy Moore <moore@misslink.net> To: OHGEAUGA-L@rootsweb.com <OHGEAUGA-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, April 17, 1999 6:59 PM Subject: {not a subscriber} Mordecai MOORE >I'm searching parents of Mordicai (Mordecai Moore) born about 1789 >unknown place. He married Elizabeth Waters in 1803 in Lincoln County, >KY. They had approx 9 children, 4 known for sure: Nathaniel 1804, >Martha 1810, Isaac 1812, and Milton 1820. Possibly Evan 1805. All were >born in Lincoln Co, KY. They bought land in Casey Co, Ky in 1813 and in >1825. Elizabeth's parents were Isaac Waters and Kitty Hawker from >England. >Have you found anything in NC on these lines? >Nancy Moore > >

Thomas AINSLEY, AINESLIE, or similar spelling, was born in 1776 in England. He married Jane and they had five known children: Matthew, William, Thomas jr, Nancy, and Mary [Polly]. The family immigrated to America, probably arriving before 1805. They made their way west through New York, eventually settling in Parkman Twp, Geauga Co, OH. Prior to 1811 when daughter Mariah [Maria] was born, Thomas sr married Polly. Besides Mariah, I know of five other children born into this family. I have the estate papers of Thomas sr. He died in May of 1844 or 1845. Much of the old handwriting is quite difficult to read, but it appears to me that in several places, he is referred to as "Thomas AINSLIE Dr". I'd like to know if he was indeed a doctor - or am I misreading this? It seems odd to me that the "Dr" always appears after his name. According to the papers, he was involved in construction... sounds like a busy man. Does someone have some sort of "business directory" which might include Thomas AINSLEY? I'd appreciate any insight. Thanks! Loretta Baughan

This book will be like Henry C. Peden, Jr.'s books Marylanders to Kentucky and Marylander's to Carolina.. It will be the same format... I am going to exstend the cut off to families before 1820. Also, I am going to compile families from MD, PA, and VA who moved to Ohio before 1820. I am gicing ALL of you the oppertunity to contribute information on your Ohio ancestors they settled in Ohio before 1820 from MD, VA and PA... This is a big project and I hope it will help us all with are ancestors who migrated to Ohio... Chris Smithson

Hi, I am trying to compile information on Marylanders who moved to Ohio prior to 1800. If you have any family that lived in Ohio in that time and before 1800 and from Maryland please send me information by snail mail about the ancestor from Maryland prior to 1800 who they married and their children and who they married ... Please include the sources... Or I cannot use your data... I need paper copies of all sources.. Here is my snail mail: Christopher Thomas Smithson 4219 Paddrick Road Darlington, MD 21034-1034 P.S. Sorry if you recieve this message more then once if you are on more then one Ohio Mailing List.. I am trying to compile information on Maryland's to Ohio prior to 1800.. Chris

Hello, A number of my ancestors and relatives are buried in the "Parkman Cemetery". Some are listed as buried in the "Parkman Overlook Cemetery". I am wondering - are these the same or are there two cemeteries? -- John McDonald Grass Valley, California USA jmcd@oro.net

Hi everyone! This is my first letter to all of you here in Geauga County! I would like to hear from any others who are descendants of the GAITHER families. They came from England and mostly settled in MD before moving on across the country. I have been told that there are GAITHERS and their descendants that also settled in Geauga. If by chance they are also descendants of the PRATHER family, that would be a double bonus to me. Please get in touch if you have any information. Thanks! Jane Howard dhf@nowonline.net

Re: Message sent Sat., 10 Apr. 1999 13:09 -700 -- See first paragraph below. Looking for place of death for SARAH RAND, b. 01/12/1797 at Hopkinton, MA., married John Noyes in Geauga County, Ohio, on April 12, 1818; d. 07/03/1841, place unknown. Me thinks she died someplace in Geauga County. In looking over old letters I have that were written by Sarah Rand to her family and the Noyes families, I see that most of her life she lived at Madison, Ohio. At that time Madison was in Geauga County but now (according to the Atlas) Madison is now in Lake County. O.K.!! Now, with this added info maybe someone can help me. Sure would appreciate it. If someone would like to share the e-mail address of the Lake County, Ohio Genealogical Society Chapter, I could e-mail these questions to that Chapter. Thanks. Evalyn

I am a new subscriber to this list. I have a large Butts family with connections to Geauga County. I would be happy to exchange information with anyone recognizing any of the following Butts names: BUTTS, ABNER (believed to be the father of the following names) m Lottie Merryfield; appeared in 1840 Auburn, Geauga Co., OH census. BUTTS, ELIZABETH b 1787 RI; m Roger Antisdale; Land Transactions in Auburn, Geauga Co. from 1825 to 1836. BUTTS, PARDON b 1793 RI/NY; m Ruth Lemunyon 1818; d in Chester, Geauga Co., OH 1880 BUTTS, SHADRACK b 1798 RI/MA; m Antoinette (Unknown); appeared in 1830 Auburn, Geauga Co., OH census; Land Transactions in Auburn, Geauga Co., 1836-1842. BUTTS, DANIEL b 1800 NY; m Eunice Keyes 1829 Geauga Co.; d 1874 Auburn Geauga Co., OH; Land Transactions 1832-1855 in Auburn, Geauga Co., BUTTS, RUTH b 1801 NY; m William Stafford 1826; d 1868 IA; appeared in 1840 and 1850 Census in Auburn, Geauga Co. BUTTS, JOEL (my ancestor) b 1806 NY; m Mary E. Churchill 1828 in Geauga Co., OH; appeared in 1830 and 1840 census in Auburn, Geauga Co., moved to IL in 1846. BUTTS, ISAAC b 1807 NY; m Cynthia Woods 1829 in Chardon, Geauga Co.,; d 1888 Newbury, Geauga Co.; appeared in 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860 census in Auburn, Geauga Co., and 1880 census in Newbury, Geauga Co. Elsewhere on the Internet I found a reference to Butts Family Records in Raconteur, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Jan. 1983. I would really appreciate knowing where I could find this record. I believe Raconteur may be a publication of the Geauga Co., Genealogical Society. Thank you for any information you could provide me, especially on the parents of ABNER BUTTS. Dorothy Gillette

Looking for place of death for Sarah Rand, b. 01/12/1797 at Hopkinton, Massachusetts, married John Noyes at Geauga County, Ohio, in April 12, 1818; d. 07/03/1841, place unknown. Me thinks she died someplace in Geauga County. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Evalyn

I am in a need for a lookup...I hope some one can help me...I am new to this list and have just started this search....I am looking for (all) information on this family in the 1880 census for....ANDREW STEWART...NEWBERRY CO....PAGE 110A......I would appreciate any help ....Thanks for anything that can be done... Sarah jsfox@webtv.net

I am researching the STIFFLER famifly and would like to exchange info with anyone who is also researching, or has a link to this surname.

Researching: Elliot COWLES born 1815, died 16 Sep 1839, married Louisa KING 4 Sep 1837. One daughter Sarah V. COWLES born 23 June 1838. Louisa later married a Mr. RUSH. Debbie El Cajon, California

I just doublechecked the URL for this website, and it works fine for me. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. http://members.aol.com/oldmapsetc/ohio.html Sandy.

I just found a wonderful site that has old Geauga Co. maps, portraits and pictures of houses for sale. The maps are dated and some are by township, and the pictures all have names of the people or places shown. I believe most of them are $5 a piece. If you are interested go to http:members.aol.com/oldmapsetc/ohio.html. Sandy McSpadden.

Greetings fellow Geauga rooters! I have just subscribed to this list today, and wish to list my surnames with a Geauga connection. I look forward to hearing from "cousins." Alford / Alvord Bartholomew Goodwin King Houghton Johnson Pease Taylor Wilder Regards, Bill billhyde@modex.com

Dear friends, This is Al Dawson in Berea, Ohio. I'm so glad there is finally a Geauga list! My Geauga ancestors were named SPRINGER and PURDY From: 1850 Ohio Census, Geauga County, Bainbridge Township, 303 GARRETT SPRINGER 39 m, Farmer born NY CHLOE SPRINGER 32, f, born NY CHARLOTTE SPRINGER 9, f, born NY JANE A. SPRINGER, 6, f, born NY E. G. SPRINGER, 3, m, born OH ELLEN M. SPRINGER, 1, f, born OH there is an error in this: Charlotte is really Charles (I'll bet the census taker's notes read "Chas" and he read them as "Char") - Charles died in the Civil War. Chloe (PURDY) Springer died in 1853. Her parents were Charles PURDY and Anthy FRENCH - I have quite a lot of information on these lines from my SPRINGER cousin Jane Jackson. Garrett married a second time. His second family reflected in this data from a wonderful book by Violet Warren and Jeannette Grosvenor (1983) INSCRIPTIONS AND INTERMENTS IN GEAUGA CO: A MONUMENTAL WORK pp 2-3 Maple Shade Cemetery in Auburn Corners LOT 39 - A. Springer [no dates] LOT 40 - H. M. Andrews [and other Andrews including...] ANDREWS, Homer M. 1849-1923; Ellen M., his wife (nee SPRINGER) 1849-1923 [Al's note: the Ellen M. Springer who was 1 in 1850 census Bainbridge Township, under Garrett and Chloe Springer] LOT 49 C. C. SPRINGER Clarence C. Springer 1869-1919 Edwin F. Springer 1847-1915 [Al's note: POSSIBLY the E. G. Springer of 1850 census quoted above, male of 3] Louisa F. Springer "Mother" [Al's note: Jane says she was Louisa Keeny] Garrett G. Springer "Father" 1814-1878 Sarah B. Springer 1865-1883 ---------------------------------------- Interested in meeting others related to these families. I know that Jane and I have a cousin Reed Willson in the area, who has been kind enough to reply to me and share his information. Thanks, Al Dawson

Looking for a picture of Rufus N. Daniels. He was the son of Selah Daniels and Newman Ann Newman.

Even though I am seriously beginning to doubt whether this couple really existed, I'm going to give it another shot. From the Pioneer and General History of Geauga County (1953): John R. Justus, another 1812 veteran, settled in Munson in 1817, and in Munson in 1829, setting up a tannery south of the old stone bridge. If you recognize any of the individuals below, please contact me. I am grasping for straws. I will help you research your related lines if any are included below. Ray W. Justus 1331 West Folley Street Chandler, AZ 85224-7511 (602) 963-4811 Descendants of John R. Justus 1 John R. Justus b: March 19, 1787 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania d: September 10, 1863 .. +Abigail Townsley b: October 3, 1785 in Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts m: April 5, 1818 in Geauga County, Ohio d: October 3, 1859 2 Sidney Justus ... +Malinda L. Smith m: March 9, 1848 in Lake County, Ohio 2 Polly Justus b: Abt. March 20, 1819 in Geauga County, Ohio d: January 15, 1908 in Geauga County, Ohio ... +Cheselton P. Brainard b: Abt. 1816 in New Hampshire or Vermont m: January 11, 1848 in Geauga County, Ohio . 3 Martha Brainard b: Bet. July 14 - August 13, 1840 in Ohio 2 George J. Justus b: April 14, 1822 in Chardon, Geauga, Ohio d: February 12, 1905 in Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois ... +Huldah Malissa Byrum b: July 3, 1829 in Huntsburg Township, Geauga, Ohio m: April 11, 1847 in Geauga County, Ohio d: October 17, 1917 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California . 3 Charles Talmage Justus b: April 5, 1848 in Geauga County, Ohio d: March 17, 1920 ..... +Annie Mapes . *2nd Wife of Charles Talmage Justus: ..... +Olive A. Townsend b: August 7, 1848 in Rush Township, Jo Daviess, Illinois m: August 21, 1873 d: February . 3 Florence S. Justus b: May 10, 1850 in Geauga County, Ohio d: November 22, 1898 ..... +William E. Mapes b: Abt. 1845 in Ohio m: December 23, 1869 . 3 Frank Eugene Justus b: December 22, 1852 in Munson Township, Geauga, Ohio d: October 29, 1905 in Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois ..... +Louisa L. Wheelock b: July 4, 1854 in New York m: April 10, 1873 d: Bet. July 4 - 24, 1882 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois . *2nd Wife of Frank Eugene Justus: ..... +Phoebe Abigail Tyrrell b: February 6, 1858 in Pleasant Valley Township, Jo Daviess, Illinois m: July 12, 1884 in Gratiot, Lafayette, Wisconsin d: January 25, 1946 in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois . 3 Della C. Justus b: October 21, 1860 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois d: August 7, 1925 ..... +Benjamin Franklin Simmons m: January 26, 1882 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois d: August 25, 1925 . 3 Rubie Annie Justus b: February 9, 1873 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois d: February 24, 1873 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois 2 Lucinda Justus b: 1833 in Munson Township, Geauga, Ohio ... +Leroy Wright m: March 17, 1853 in Geauga County, Ohio . 3 Ida Belle Wright ..... +E. L. Landon . 3 Estelle M. Wright b: May 15, 1864 in Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois d: February 1, 1907 in Woodstock, McHenry, Illinois ..... +Thomas P. Jecks m: March 3, 1886 in Woodstock, McHenry, Illinois . 3 Bertha Wright ..... +John R. Pugh 2 Cordelia S. Justus b: August 27, 1837 in Munson Township, Geauga, Ohio d: July 4, 1866 ... +Burton Wright b: 1831 in Ohio m: in Geauga County, Ohio If you made it this far, thank you very much for reading my message. Ray

Searching for Amos F BROCKWAY and George W BROCKWAY, both born in Erie County, Ohio. Their parents were Ira BROCKWAY & Elizabeth JAMES BROCKWAY. Ira Brockway, born about 1803 in New York. died about 1854-1855, Bloomingville, Erie Co. Ohio. Elizabeth JAMES BROCKWAY born 6-22-1802 in Knockadalk, Wexford,Ireland. died 12-27-1867 buried in Bloomingville, Erie County, Ohio Amos F BROCKWAY or Frederick A BROCKWAY, born in 1838 or 1839, Bloomingville, Erie Co. Ohio (listed in 1850 census as Frederick) George W BROCKWAY, born about 1831 or 1832, also in Bloomingville, Erie Co. Ohio Elizabeth JAMES is the daughter of Thomas Malcolm JAMES and Jane TAYLOR JAMES, also of Bloomingville. Thomas James is my direct ancestor. The JAMES Family area, in the northwest corner of Bloomingville Cemetery, Oxford Township, Erie Co., Ohio shows these grave markers: 1. Brockway is the only name on the grave marker, no age shown; marker dated July 1, 1830 2. Caroline Brockway, age 4 months 27 days, died October 7, 1828 3. William Henry Brockway, age 2 months 26 days, died May 3, 1836. 4. Elizabeth BROCKWAY, died 1867. The executor of Elizabeth's estate was Amos F BROCKWAY. The will was probated January 7, 1868. It appears that Frederick BROCKWAY and Amos F BROCKWAY may be the same person. Any connection, or possible connection between these BROCKWAY ancestors and anyone in Geauga County is appreciated. Thomas M James Beaverton, Oregon tmjames@gte.net

So happy this list exists!!! Hezekiah NICHOLS (Humphrey, Humphrey, John, Thomas) of Chester Twp. from abt. 1830 til he died in 1853, was married twice. His first wife and mother of his eleven (or more) children appears to have been Lois KELLEY, as listed in Vershire, Orange Co., VT records, yet Lavina CHILDS is referred to as mother of at least five of these children on their death records. Those five are: Orville and Granville, who stayed in Geauga Co. and Carlos, Susan, and Philura who moved on to Allegan Co., MI. Also found in Geauga County is daughter Lois Nichols who married Silas T. GILMORE in 1838. Orville married Lavira PRATT and had (at least) a daughter, Emma. Which woman is the mother of which children? Would like to find out more about Lois KELLEY and Lavina CHILDS and Hezekiah's descendants. I have several generations back on Hezekiah's line that I will share with those descendants. Beth Bourque NEW EMAIL ADDRESS starting in MAY 1999!!! Reach me at beth-ron@juno.com if my MSU address bounces back to you.