Posted on: Guernsey Co. Oh Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/GuernseyObits/10129 Surname: STEWART, SAVIERS, SOUDERS, SEVERNS, TEDRICK ------------------------- >From the Cambridge "Daily Jeffersonian" William Stewart, aged 84 years, a highly respected citizen of Guernsey county, passed away Saturday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock at his home at Winterset, following an illness of pneumonia. He was stricken on Monday. Mr. Stewart recently recovered from a serious illness which left him in a weakened condition. He was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the Winterset M.E. church. Mr. Stewart had lived in the vicinity of Winterset practically all his lifetime and had a wide circle of friends who are grieved by his death. He leaves his widow; two daughters, Mrs. B.A. Souders, of Cambridge, and Mrs. Frank Severns of Birmingham; one sister, Mrs. Robert Tedrick, of Barnesville, and several grandchildren. One son, John Stewart, preceded him in death. NOTES: The obituary's unnamed "widow" was Mary Jane SAVIERS. His Civil War Service was with the U.S. Army Signal Corps, 1864-1865.

Posted on: Guernsey Co. Oh Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/GuernseyObits/10127 Surname: BRANINGER, SNYDER, SEVERNS ------------------------- Francis Braninger died at his residence in Birmingham, Guernsey County, Thursday morning, November 7th, 1895, in the 78th year of his life. With the death of "Uncle Frank," as he was familiarly and widely known, Guernsey County loses one of its pioneer citizens, and Birmingham its oldest inhabitant. Born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, his father's family removed to this county, settling on a farm near Birmingham, when he was five years old. At an early age he was apprenticed to James Rosemond, with whom he learned the saddlery and harness trade. After his apprenticeship, for some years he did journey work in several of the principal towns of this state and West Virginia. Tiring of this he returned to Birmingham and at the age of twenty-eight years married Miss Jane P. Snyder. He opened a shop of his own, which he continued successfully for forty years, after which he retired from active business, but for a number of years held an interest in the general mercantile business of Braninger & Severns. His wife and seven children, four sons and three daughters, survive him, and all were present at the funeral except Jacob, whose sickness at his home in the far west prevented his attendance. Two children, Adda and Eli, died in youth; and the sons all settled in farms in the west, Jacob, Rolland and Clayton, near Marysville, Missouri, and Alfonzo, near Waterloo, Iowa. The daughters, Mrs. W.B. Severns and Misses Alice and Emma, reside in Birmingham. Mr. Braninger was a close observer, a man of sound judgement, of frugal habits, a quiet, peaceable citizen.

Posted on: Guernsey Co. Oh Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/GuernseyObits/10126 Surname: SEVERN, BRANIGER, WHITACRE, SPECK, MASON ------------------------- >From the Cambridge "Daily Jeffersonian" (Guernsey Co., OH) William B. Severn was born in Cambridge, Ohio, February 16, 1844, and his boyhood days were spent in this city. He came to Birmingham in 1861, having been employed as a clerk for the firm of Craig and Foy, with whom he remained until 1868, when he removed to Westchester, where he established himself in the mercantile business. After a lapse of four years he returned to Birmingham , to become the proprietor of W.B. Severn's General Store in which capacity he was actively engaged until a short time prior to his death, when failing health made it imperative that he withdraw from actual participation in the business which had engrossed his attention for almost half a century. Mr. Severn united with the M.E. church at Westchester in 1870; later transferring his membership to the Birmingham M.E. church of which organization he remained a member until his death. He was married on March 27, 1867 to Mary A. Braniger of Birmingham, and to this union the following children were born: Frank R. Severn of Birmingham; Miss Ola Severn of the home; H.A. Severn and J.H. Severn of Colorado, and Mrs. H.A. Whitacre of New York City. Besides his immediate family Mr. Severn is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Oscar Severn, of Summerton; J.M. Severn and J.F. Severn of Cambridge; Charles Severn of Columbus; Mrs. A.Y. Speck, of Birmingham; Miss Kate Severn, of Cambridge; and Mrs. John Mason, of Indian Camp. Mr. Severn had been afflicted for some time with a hardening of the arteries. A few days before his death he rapidly grew worse and the family was summoned to his bedside but their tender care was unavailing and on the evening of November 29, 1919, he gently passed from the sleep of life to the sleep of death. Mr. Severn was one of the most widely known and universally respected men of the community where he had so long resided. His unswerving integrity, unfailing courtesy and genial disposition have won for him the respect and admiration of a wide circle of friends who join the bereaved loved ones to mourn his loss and revere his memory. Funeral services were Wednesday, December 3rd in the bormingham M.E. church by Rev. J.C. Wilson of Buffalo, a former pastor and interment was made in the Hopewell cemetery.

Posted on: Guernsey Co. Oh Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/GuernseyObits/10125 Surname: SEVERNS, WALLER, KING, MASON, SPECK ------------------------- John Severns died at his residence on Gaston Avenue Monday, December 14th, 1891 in the 79th year of his age. He was born in Preston County, W. Va. in 1812, and when a small boy was taken to raise by his grandfather, William Waller, who was a local preacher of the M.E. church, and had a horse mill known as "Waller's Mill" on the Claysville road. John was apprenticed to learn the hatter trade with Jesse Johnson in Cambridge. After his time was completed he continued in the business, working as a jour or carrying on a shop in Cambridge. He was married to Martha Jane King, daughter of Benjamin King, one of the early settlers of Cambridge, in 1842; she has been dead for a number of years. There is a family of five sons and three daughters, all living. He was for forty eight years a member of the M.E. church, and for many years the sexton. His life was quiet and inoffensive, and one of toil and hard struggle. In his younger years he held some of the minor township offices, and in his politics always Democratic. He filled his days and place well, and rests from his labors. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. S. Burt and Dr. W.V. Milligan, interment in the Cambridge Cemetery. NOTE: John's children, not listed in the obituary, were: William B., Oscar, John Fletcher, James Monroe, Charles, Mary Catherine (Kate), Elizabeth B. (Lyde) (MASON), and Sarah A. (SPECK).

Posted on: Guernsey Co. Oh Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/GuernseyObits/10124 Surname: STEWART, BURDEN, THORNBERRY, DOUGLASS, RINEHART, TIDRICK ------------------------- >From the Guernsey Times, April 15, 1875: STEWART - Near Winchester, Guernsey county, Ohio, William Stewart, in his 62d year; was born in Washington Co., Pa., April 8th, 1813; his parents with their family moved near Winchester in the year 1815, and he was married to Jane Burden in the year 1837, with whom he lived until his decease. United with the United Presbyterian Church at Antrim, Guernsey county, Ohio in the year 1845, and continued as a member thereof until called to the church triumphant. Being well acquainted with the deceased for over forty years: he was a kind husband an affectionate father, a man of great generosity, never turned any away empty. His disease was cancer of the face, commencing in the upper lip, then under the left ear, eating in until the jugular vein, windpipe and jaw bone could be seen, the vacuum being quite large. It was over twelve years doing its work; in all his sore affliction scarcely a murmur was heard from him. Shortly before his death in conversation with him gave good evidence of his acceptance with his Maker, told me his trust was in Jesus. He left the darkness of earth to enter within the mansions of eternal glory, where they need not the light of the sun, for the Lord God giveth them light. He leaves a wife, nine children and one sister, the only one of his father's family to mourn his loss, but their loss is his infinite gain. "Beyond the flight of time, Beyond the reign of death, There surely is some blessed clime, Where life is not a breath, Nor life's affections transient fire, Whose sparks fly upwards and expire." NOTES: (1) "Winchester" is now called Winterset. (2) William and Jane's nine children, not listed in his obituary were: John B., David McB., William M., Elizabeth (THORNBERRY), Thomas, Anne (DOUGLASS), James H., Hannah Susan (RINEHART), and Frances Lenora (TIDRICK).

Dear list, I will follow with the known children of Nicholas Smith (c.1793 -1872) and Sarah "Sally" Hamilton who were married in Guernsey County on 25 January 1819. I have no idea who Sarah Hamilton's parents were, but assume they were living in Guernsey county at the time of Sarah's marriage in 1819. (Could Sarah's parents have been James and Rebecca Hamilton of Guernsey County?) Nicholas and Sarah (Hamilton) Smith moved to the New Concord area after their marriage, but their daughter Mariah, who married into the Duffs, lived in Cambridge. Nicholas and Sarah had: 1 boy Smith born c. 1819-20 2 boy Smith born c. 1820-25 (may have been named Goerge) 3 Mariah A. Smith born c. 1825 d. before 1915 4 John Henry Smith b. 31 Jan. 1830 d. 12 March 1915 3 Mariah Smith c.1825 ? John Duff 1825 1873 Married: 1 November 1847, Muskingum County Kids: 3a Mary Duff b.c.1848 3b James A. Duff b.c.1850 3c David Duff b.c.1854 3d Sarah Duff b.c.1856 3e Samuel M. Duff b.c.1859 3b James A. Duff b.c. 1850 d. long before 1915 Maria A. "Dode" Stanley b. 11 Jan. 1853 d. 25 July 1915 Maria was the dau. of Alexander and Margaret (Evans) Stanley of Cambridge, OH. James and Maria were married 9 November 1871, Guernsey Co., OH. Much of this family info. comes from "Dode" Duff's obit. of 1915. Kids: Fred R. Duff lived in Cambridge in 1915 Miss Margaret "Maggie" Duff lived in Cambridge in 1915 3c David W. Duff 1854 1917 Alice A. ( ? ) 1858 1934 (This info. comes from the New Concord cemetery records, and may not be the right David Duff. But it's a "working" connection, yet to be proven) Anyone with connections to the Duffs of the New Concord or Cambridge area. I would love to hear from you. Sincerely, Andy Miller, Columbus, Ohio

Searching for relatives of Ella Gibbings or Rachel Vance, both married to a Stephen R. Depew, around 1886. Thank you. Denise

Posted on: Guernsey Co. OH Wills Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/GuernseyWill/10039 Surname: DAUGHERTY, CLINE, LINN, LEEPER, CASKEY, ALLISON ------------------------- Will of John M. DAUGHERTY Guernsey County, Ohio Will Book Vol. 17 Page 111 IN THE NAME OF THE BENEVOLENT FATHER OF ALL, AMEN: I, J. M. Daugherty, of the Township of Jefferson, County of Guernsey, and State of Ohio, being about 75 years of age, and being of sound and disposing mind and memory, Do Make, Publish and Declare this my LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, hereby revoking and making null and void all other last Wills and testament by me made heretofore: FIRST: - My Will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid out of my Estate, as soon after my decease as shall be found convenient. SECOND: - I GIVE, DEVISE AND BEQUEATH TO My beloved wife, Ella Daugherty, for and during the full term of her natural life, all property that I may own or possess at the time of my death, both real and personal property and wherever located. THIRD: - My wish and will is that my son Russell Daugherty, after my death, shall remain on my farm with his mother and manage and control said farm for her during her natural life and during said time care for and look after her comfort, and for so doing he shall do so upon such terms as he and his mother may agree. FOURTH: - At the death of my said wife, It is my will and I do Give, Devise and Bequeath to my son, Russell Daugherty, all that part of my farm in Jefferson Township, Guernsey County, Ohio, and being the farm upon which I now reside, that lies East of the Center of Salt Fork Creek and containing 92 acres more or less, absolutely and in fee simple. FIFTH: - I direct my executor hereinafter named to sell the remaining part of my farm, to-wit: All that part thereof which lies West of the Center of Salt Fork Creek in Jefferson Township, Guernsey County, Ohio, and containing 69 acres more or less, as soon after the death of my said wife as possible and also sell all personal property belonging to my estate then on said farm, and convert all of the same into money, and then divide the proceeds thereof equally among my following named children, namely: Frank E. Daugherty, Cora Cline, Mary Linn, Julia Leeper, Luella Caskey, Fay Allison, John Daugherty, Fred Daugherty and Arthur Daugherty. SIXTH: - I hereby nominate and appoint my son, Frank E. Daugherty, Executor of This my last will and testament, and further direct that he do the same without compensation therefor. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand to this, my Last Will and Testament, at Brady, Ohio, this 13th day of February, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirty (1930). J. M. Daugherty / sig. The foregoing instrument was signed by the said J. M. Daugherty in our presence and by him published and declared as and for his Last Will and Testament, and at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, we hereunto subscribe our names as attesting witnesses at Brady, Ohio, this 13th day of February, A. D., 1930. Residing at Cambridge, O. R. R. #4 G.R. Gibson /sig. Residing at Cambridge, Ohio W. M. Stewart

Posted on: Guernsey Co. OH Wills Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/GuernseyWill/10037 Surname: PATTERSON, STULL, ARMSTRONG, KIRKPATRICK ------------------------- PATTERSON, Daniel (From Guernsey County Will book B pg 128) Daniel Patterson's Will The last will and testament of Daniel Patterson of Centre Township Guernsey County State of Ohio I Daniel Patterson, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life & being of sound mind & memory (blessed be the Almighty God for the same) do I make & publish this my last Will & testament in manner & form following (that is to say) first I give & bequeath unto my beloved wife Hannah Patterson all that messuage or tract of land whereon I now live lying & in the County aforesaid being the Southeast quarter of Section four of Township two Range two (of the unappropriated land in this military district) to have & to hold the said tract, Messuage or quarter of land with the improvements, rights, profits & privileges, belonging or in anywise appertaining to the same during her natural life.I further give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Hannah Patterson all my household & kitchen furniture one milk cow & six sheep. Item I give & bequeath to unto my Grand daughter Zeeba Patterson daughter & heir at law of my son William Patterson. six head of sheep to be delivered to her so soon as she shall arrive to the age of eighteen years. I will that all my goods and chattles (viz) cattle, hogs, sheep, farming utensils, Etc. except those demized to my beloved wife Hannah Patterson, be sold by my Executors at publick sale & the proceeds arising from the same together with the debts owing to me at my decease; after paying all my Just debts by me owing at my death together with my funeral expences & all charges touching the proving of or otherwise concerning this my last will be equally divided between my sons James Patterson, Stout Patterson, Robert Patterson, Jonathan Patterson, Elias Patterson & my daughters Deborah Stull, Elizabeth Armstrong & Hannah Kirkpatrick share & share alike. It is further my will that at the decease of my beloved wife Hannah Patterson my real estate that is to say the above described tract or quarter section of land be sold by my Executor or his legal representative at public sale or otherwise as the legatees may agree & the proceeds or monies arising from the same equally divided amongst my children (viz) James Patterson, Stout Patterson, Robert Patterson, Jonathan Patterson, E1ias Patterson, Deborah Stull, Elizabeth Armstrong & Hannah Kirkpatrick share & share alike. I do further hereby make & ordain my son Stout Patterson sole Executor of this my last Will & Testament; hereby revoking all former Wills by me made; In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the twenty-fifth day of April in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty-five. his Daniel X Patterson mark Signed, sealed, published & declared by the above named Daniel Patterson to be his last Will & Testament in presence of us who in presence of him the said Daniel and in presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses. Joseph Eaton William Linn Wm Edie The State of Ohio Guernsey County At May Term, 1825; of the Court of Common Pleas of said County to wit on the seventeenth day of May A.D. 1825 the annexed will of Daniel Patterson, late of said County deceased was produced in open Court by Stout Patterson, the Executor therein named, for probate, & Joseph Eaton one of the subscribing Witnesses to said Will being.

This could possibly be a relative, any knowledge of which sunday in 1930 this occurred? -----Original Message----- From: Tom Severns [mailto:tseverns@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 12:32 PM To: OHGUERNS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [OHGUERNS] Obituary: John M. Daugherty II (1854-1930) Posted on: Guernsey Co. Oh Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Oh/GuernseyObits/10121 Surname: DAUGHERTY, DOUGHERTY, HINES, CLINE, LINN, LEEPER, CASKEY, ALLISON ------------------------- John M. Daugherty, aged 76, died at his home at Brady at 7:30 o'clock Sunday after an illness of ten months. He was born in Jefferson township, Guernsey County, the son of John and Roseanna Hines Dougherty and had resided near Brady all of his life. In addition to his widow, he is survived by the following children: Frank E., Winterset; Mrs. Cora Cline, Cambridge; James A., Akron; Mrs. Mary Linn, Lore City R.D.; Fred R., Winslow, Ariz.; Mrs. Julia Leeper, San Francisco; John M., Fresno, Cal.; Russell W. of the home; Mrs. Louella Caskey and Mrs. Fay Allison, Detroit, Mich. One daughter is deceased. Mr. Daugherty was a life-long member of Allen's M.E. Church. Funeral Services will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Mike Danford of Woodsfield. Burial will be in Northwood cemetery. ______________________________

Posted on: Guernsey Co. OH Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Guernsey/11563 Surname: Dilliha, Emley, Gusman ------------------------- With many variations of the name, Dilliha, I'm hoping to connect to some Ohio relatives in Guernsey Co. My Joseph Emley b. 10-20-1827 in Ohio was the son of Joseph Emley and Mary Dilliha. Joseph Jr. married Rosanna Gusman and had 10 kids and was living in Hocking Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio in 1900. Joseph Jr's death certificate( 2-23-1915) says that his parents, Joseph and Mary Dilliha Emley were born in MD. The 1900 census says that all 3 were born in Ohio. Guess it depends on who you interview. Anyways, looking for people of that name and variations that came from Maryland or Ohio. Even some small clue may help. Thanks

Posted on: Guernsey Co. Oh Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Oh/GuernseyObits/10122 Surname: BRANINGER, SNIDER, SEVERN, HOGUE ------------------------- MRS. BRANINGER TO BE BURIED SUNDAY, AUG. 2 Highly Respected Resident of Birmingham Dies at Age of 82 Birmingham, O., August 1 (Special) Mrs. Jane Price Braninger, nee Snider, of Birmingham, who departed this life Wednesday evening, July 29 at the advanced age of 82 years, three months and 16 days, was born in Freeport, O., April 12, 1826, which place her early youth was spent. With her parents she moved to Birmingham at the age of 15. She was united in marriage April 18, 1847, to Francis Braninger and to this union were born nine children, two of whom with her husband await her at the Pearly Gates. Those who remain to mourn their irreparable loss are: Mrs. Mary A. Severn, Jacob F. Braninger, Alice M. Braninger of Birmingham, W.A. Braninger of Waterloo, Ia., R.S. Braninger of Marysville, Mo., C.F. Braninger of Prague, Okla., Mrs. Emma Hogue of Caldwell. Mrs. Braninger's mother being a Quaker, her early life was identified with that people. Soon after her marriage, however, she with her husband united with the M.E. church of Birmingham of which church she remained a faithful member until the Father called her home. Her religion was not so much in words, it shone brightly in her daily life and character. During the 67 years which Mrs. Braninger spent in our midst her thoughtful kindness and loving ministrations have so endeared her to the hearts of all who knew her that her death is felt as a universal sorrow. Funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 9 o'clock at the Clear Fork Baptist church conducted by Rev. Stewart, assistaed by Rev. Cunningham. (Guernsey County)

Posted on: Guernsey Co. Oh Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Oh/GuernseyObits/10121 Surname: DAUGHERTY, DOUGHERTY, HINES, CLINE, LINN, LEEPER, CASKEY, ALLISON ------------------------- John M. Daugherty, aged 76, died at his home at Brady at 7:30 o'clock Sunday after an illness of ten months. He was born in Jefferson township, Guernsey County, the son of John and Roseanna Hines Dougherty and had resided near Brady all of his life. In addition to his widow, he is survived by the following children: Frank E., Winterset; Mrs. Cora Cline, Cambridge; James A., Akron; Mrs. Mary Linn, Lore City R.D.; Fred R., Winslow, Ariz.; Mrs. Julia Leeper, San Francisco; John M., Fresno, Cal.; Russell W. of the home; Mrs. Louella Caskey and Mrs. Fay Allison, Detroit, Mich. One daughter is deceased. Mr. Daugherty was a life-long member of Allen's M.E. Church. Funeral Services will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Mike Danford of Woodsfield. Burial will be in Northwood cemetery.

Posted on: Guernsey Co. OH Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Guernsey/11562 Surname: Clendennin, Henderson ------------------------- Clendennin/Henderson - Guernsey Co.Ohio Thank you for your reply. I made an error in stating Maj. William and Nancy came to Ohio in 1806 - it was actually 1804. I have always heard Nancy was from "near Philadelphia" (William's family had settled "near Lewistown PA." when they came from Ireland) Do you have any confirmation on this "near Philadelphia"? Do you have any of William and Nancy's childrens names? My ancestor is their fifth child - WIlliam. I have been corresponding with a Debbie Weisenberger from Indiana who has a William Henderson born 9/25/1831 - whom we believe is a son of John Henderson born 1810. We think "my William" and "her John" are brothers. (two of William and Nancy's children.) Any information is much appreciated.

Posted on: Guernsey Co. OH Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Guernsey/11561 Surname: ------------------------- Thanks so much for your info. I have quite a bit on the Hendersons but I am trying to trace Nancy's family with no luck so far. If you want any of my info, please let me know.

Hi Everyone, If anyone out there is searching the Tompkins family please contact me. Teresa

Posted on: Guernsey Co. OH Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Guernsey/11560 Surname: WARDEN, FULLER ------------------------- Isaac WARDEN was from central PA prior to coming to OH, Samuel served in WAR of 1812. HIS wife was Margaret Fuller. Any help out there.. SusiCP@aol.com

Posted on: Guernsey Co. OH Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Guernsey/11559 Surname: Clendennin, Henderson ------------------------- Clendennin/Henderson of Guernsey Co., Oxford Twp. Ohio: WILLIAM HENDERSON and NANCY ANN CLENDENNIN (b. 1780, near Philadelphia, PA.) were my 3-great grandparents. My research which is far from complete, is on the Hendersons - my maternal grandmother was MARY MELISSA HENDERSON, daughter of JONATHON HENDERSON and ELIZABETH SMITH; granddaughter of WILLIAM HENDERSON and MARY (POLLY) VANCE; and great-granddaughter of Maj WILLIAM HENDERSON and NANCY ANN CLENDENNIN. Maj William and Nancy Henderson came to Ohio in 1806 with their four oldest children (they went on to have 12 - son William was the fifth child.) They settled in "Oxford Twp, in the valley of Salt Fork Creek where Zane's Trace made a sharp turn west. This land now part of eastern Guernsey Co., was the seventh of what was known as the Seven Ranges. These ranges were the first public lands west of the Ohio River to be surveyed by the United States government." There is a family story about Nancy being called a "Good Squaw" by the leader of a band of starving indians, who had planned to attack her homestead - but she spotted them while she was baking bread. She hid her children and then loaded up her apron with all her bread and took it to the indians. They returned several days later and brought her a deer, and pronounced her a good squaw! There was a published account of this story in the Columbus Dispatch Magazine section on April 1, 1979 - written by one of the many Henderson descendants. This writer referred to Nancy "Clendillon" - but I have always heard CLENDENNIN. Nancy was 17 years old when she married William. William became a major during the War of 1812.

Posted on: Guernsey Co. OH Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Guernsey/11558 Surname: Henderson, Clendennin, Vance ------------------------- Henderson's of Guernsey Co., Quaker City, Ohio: I am new to geneology, having picked up information I collected 20 years ago, and trying to build from there. There is additional information which I am working to obtain from my grandmother's sister's family in Quaker City. My maternal grandmother was MARY MELISSA HENDERSON (b.Dec. 1, 1878 in Quaker City; d.Jan. 31, 1959 in Zanesville, Ohio - her home was in Cumberland/Chandlersville area though.) (1) Mary was one of four children (Maud, Charlie, Hattie) of JONATHON HENDERSON (b.1843 Guernsey Co.) and ELIZABETH SMITH whom he married in Quaker City in 1872. (Jonathon had a twin brother David,- 122nd Reg., Co. H, OVI - who died at Andersonville Prison in Georgia on Oct. 23, 1864.) (2) Jonathon Henderson was one of 12 children of WILLIAM HENDERSON (b.1806 Guernsey Co., d.Feb. 26, 1892)and MARY (POLLY) VANCE (b.1810). (3) William Henderson was the fifth of 12 children of Maj WILLIAM HENDERSON (no birth or death date)and NANCY ANN CLENDENNIN (b.1780)who came to Oxford Twp from PA in 1804. Maj William became a major in the War of 1812. He was a blacksmith, and made the sword which he carried during the war. (4) Maj. William was the oldest child of JOHN HENDERSON (b.1747 County Down Ireland. d.1814 near St. Clairsville, Ohio) and MARTHA LONG (b. 1754/ d.1829) John and Martha had nine children. (I believe John was in the Revolutionary War - but can't put my hands on family documentation yet.) In 1804, John and Martha sold their 330 acre farm near Lewistown, PA for $5333.00 to John Campbell. They came to Ohio, bought land, and built a home near St. Clairsville, Ohio. Per family history, the deed was signed by President Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of State James Madison. (5) John Henderson was a son of WILLIAM AND AGNES HENDERSON, who came to America in 1758 from County Down Ireland, and settled near Lewistown, PA. Somewhere in my memory, I believe John and Agnes had 12 children - but that is also with family documentation which I am still trying to locate.

In a message dated 05/16/2001 8:07:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time, cesmallw@peaknet.net writes: << I need a census look-up for 1840 Guernsey co. on Henry Smallwood.I need info such as wife,children,ages ect.If any one has the time and access. >> The census pre=1850 only shows head of household name, and age range and number of other people in the household. Great for confirming suspicions, but you won't find wife and children names there. 1850 fed census was first one to list all people in the household. Jeannie Smith