Delighted to see 1999 start out with activity on this list.... Looking for: WILLIAM J. SHOEMAKER, b. PA ca. 1850's....married MELVINA MELISSA CRITES, b. Mar 11, 1851, d. Dec. 22, 1932, m. ca. 1879. MELVINA was the daughter of JACOB T. CRITES, b. ?? Fairfield Co, OH, d. bef 1915, prob in Hancock Co., m. JULIA ANN POWELL, b. Sept 19, 1830, in Hancock Co., d. Oct 20, 1915, buried in Mapel Grove Cemetery. JULIA was the daughter of HENRY POWELL, b. Jan 20, 1803 unk, d. Aug 14, 1879, m. CATHERINE FELLER, Other children of JACOB AND JULIA: SAMANTHA CRITES, Unk, m. ELI WINTERS (Children: DOSS, AMBROSE, OSCAR, LINNIE AND BLANCHE). NANCY CATHERINE CRITES, b. May 17, 1849, d. May 2, 1920, in Rudolph, OH, m. WILSON FRANCIS CREPS. (have good info contact on CREPS) Probably more children born to Jacob and Julia...not known by me. Desperately seeking info on JACOB T. CRITES, HENRY POWELL, WILLIAM J. SHOEMAKER, SAMANTHA CRITES WINTERS. Have good info/contacts for JULIA ANN POWELL on mother's side....Including FELLER, RABENOLD, KNERR. Any tidbit appreciated.... Alice

Hello, I wanted to add the surname - HARKNESS - to my earlier list of names: TODD, KALB, SHOEMAKER, BOWMAN, NEEDLES, GAULT, EDGAR, CULP, and BIXBY families in Hancock County mostly in the McComb area although other locations are possible. I have sketchy information on most of these names more complete on others. I am always interested in new names to research and willing to share whatever inofrmation I do have. Craig Todd ctodd@dnaco.net Fairborn, Ohio

Hi, Is anyone researching any of the German families who settled in the Jenera or Arlington areas in the 1830s? They were involved in a shipwreck on the Virginia coast, eventually settled near Jenera and founded the Lutheran church there. They have a fascinating story and I know quite a few people have looking into the matter. Some of the names are: BAUER, ARRAS, TRACHT, BITSCH (now Beach) and PRICE. I know there quere many others but those are the ones that stick in my mind. Brian Bowers ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Hello, Welcome to 1999. I am researching TODD, KALB, SHOEMAKER, BOWMAN, NEEDLES, GAULT, EDGAR, CULP, and BIXBY families in Hancock County mostly in the McComb area although other locations are possible. I will gladly share any information I have which may be of interest to others. Craig Todd ctodd@dnaco.net Fairborn, Ohio

I am researching the Falk and Wasser family of Union Township, Hancock Co., OH. If anyone has information or is also researching these families, I would love to hear from you. Thanks. Abby

Hancock County, Ohio List Subscribers I have moved the Hancock County OHGenWeb site to a new location. http://pwp.starnetinc.com/dkoester/hanmain/hanmain.html Some of you have queries posted there. The counter still needs to be reset - - but other than that, I think all the links are working. Please let me know if you happen to find something broken. I'm sure glad to see all the 'conversation' on this list. Dave Koester Barrington, Illinois <dkoester@starnetinc.com> <chadii@msn.com> (Back-up Only) ************************************************** **Personal Genealogy Web Page** http://pwp.starnetinc.com/dkoester/ ** STEMEN Researchers Page http://pwp.starnetinc.com/dkoester/ **Coordinator - Allen County, Ohio - OHGenWeb Project** http://pwp.starnetinc.com/dkoester/allmain/allmain.html **Coordinator - Hancock County, Ohio - OHGenWeb Project** http://pwp.starnetinc.com/dkoester/hanmain/hanmain.html List Owner: OHHANCOC-L OHALLEN-L *************************************************** Researching Surnames: **ROSS** STEMEN**DAVIDSON**ALEXANDER**HOUSEL**LAMAN **LEMAN**LEHMAN**WATERS**HARTER**BLOSSER**ENSMINGER **GOCHENOUR**HERR**KAUFFMAN**KENDIG**KOESTER ***********************************************************

I'm not sure how this list works, but here goes. I'm looking for information about Catherine Ruckman Henderson (1839-1920) and James M. Ruckman (1972-1945). James was born to Catherine Ruckman out of wedlock. My quest is to determine the father of James. There is no birth certificate in Hancock County for James, but that is his birth place as listed on his marriage license and other documentation. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have some information about the RUCKMAN family that I will be glad to share if there is any interest. Paul Davis davis1@bright.net

Hi, I research the above-mentioned names in Hancock, County; basically McComb area. Let me know if you have any connections. Time period is late 1800s. Thanks. b

Also still looking for any descendants or connections to Philip Adams and Therisa Richard who married in Hancock County on March 24, 1856. Philip was from Alsace Lorraine area; Therisa noted as from France also, area not known. Lived in Marion Twp, Hancock Co, 12 known ADAMS children as follows: Philip B. born abt 1856 died ? Louis born abt 1857 died ? Magdelena born 4/28/1858 died 1947 in Liberty, Ohio Mary born 11/19/1859 died ? Emma born 1861 died ? George born 2/1863 died 1885 in Kansas Anna M. born 12/13/1864 died 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio Martha born abt 1868 died ? Frank N. born 11/23/1869 died 1937 in Findlay, Ohio Tilla born 1872 died ? William born 1874 died ? Clara born 1877 died ? Philip was a Catholic, buried at St. Michael's Cemetery in Findlay. May have been related to a Louis Adams, also from Findlay. Therisa Richard may have had a brother named James Richard in the area. Need help finding burials, spouses, etc for children, et al. A daughter may have married into the WISELEY family. Definite marriage to the SCHEMENOUR family. Any help appreciated. Dennis Murphy -----Original Message----- From: OHHANCOC-D-request@rootsweb.com <OHHANCOC-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: OHHANCOC-D@rootsweb.com <OHHANCOC-D@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, January 02, 1999 3:54 AM Subject: OHHANCOC-D Digest V99 #1

Hi All I am looking for any information on the LYTLE name from Hancock Co Oh area the first name could possibly be David LYTLE born ca 1830 and married to a Sarah SOLMAN/SOLMON who was a native of PA.......This family was also in the Allen and Auglaize Cos. and possibly Tuscarawas OH.......Their son John Sylvester LYTLE resided in the Aug and Allen co areas after he married Ellener Williamsin Sept 6,1868 Any one with information on the LYTLE's of Hancock Co Ohio out there ? Thanks Chey

Hello List I am still in the process of looking for info on Nicholas COLEMAN or any COLEMAN's in the Hancock Co area and Benton Ridge Also am looking for OMAN and any lines related to these names or the BALDWIN Chey chercolk1@ccipost.net

hmmmmm just when I was thinking that one of the nicest thing about this list is that it is quiet!! compared to many others... I received my Great Great Grandfather's Civil War Pension Records and in some of the sworn statements contained in it, he lists his birthplace as Hancock Co., OH. I wish I would trace him to there, but have not had any success so far. He was David EVERLY, son of Joseph EVERLY and Susan EAKIN Everly. David was born in March 1832 and had at least one brother, Frederick, born in 1836. Joseph and Susan were married in Tuscarawas County, Ohio and I have found Susan and the two boys on the 1850 Sangamon County, IL census. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Bev Allen

Hi Brian and all, Here's my 'Sound off' list. I am looking for info on the family of Silas TWINING; b.26 April 1802, Bucks Co., PA of Quaker heritage. He came to Hancock Co. before May 1836 when he bought land and was already 'of Hancock County'. Mar. Letitia HAROLD/HARROLD 8 Feb.1837 in Hancock Co., D.12 Jan. 1854, buried in the old Eagle Cemetery, moved later to Maple Grove Cemetery. I would like to find proof of his first marriage,( who and when), as he had two sons; John, b. 6 Feb.1829 in PA., and Charles, b.10 Feb. 1833 in PA. John d. 29 Dec. 1848 at age 19 and is also bur. in Maple Grove Cem. Charles, mar. 2 June 1858 to Minerva Cole, d. 14 Sept. 1864, bur. Sec. 8, Grave 179 in Knoxville, TN. I also have a 'stone-wall' on the parentage of his second wife Letitia HAROLD; b. ca. 1817 in Bucks Co., PA. , d. 20 Sept.1898 in Middleton Twp., Wood Co. OH., and buried in Union Hill Cem., Bowling Green, OH. I think she descended from the lines of Samuel HAROLD , A Quaker of Bucks Co., but cannot find any mention of her in abstracts of Bucks Co. wills. Silas and Letitia had 6 children all born in Findlay Twp., Hancock Co.: Amos-b.26 July 1837 Eli - b. 23 Feb. 1839 Francis Marion - b .21 Nov.1842 ( Need his death date and place) Sarah - no birthdate, supposedly died young. Alvin - b. 25 April 1847 and a son - (no info ) , died young. Also who was Sarah McCahan, mentioned in estate and partition action against Frances Marion in the estate records of Silas ? If any of these names ring a bell with someone out there, please help. I will be very thankful for ANY leads or help. I will be willing to share any info I have on these people. I am descended through Amos and Mary (Norris ) TWINING. Thanks , Wilma <wrmccy@bright.net>

Guess we have all been a little lacks over the holiday season. We need to get busy and get going again. Its nice to see the activity back. I am looking for info on John Freeman whom I believe was in Richland County in the mid 1800's. He was married in 1838, I think in Richland County. I'm not sure how long he lived there. I have a lot of information on FREEMAN, WHITELOCK, TUCKER, BENNETT, SHOWMAN, OHLER. Hope we can find someone for all of us to share information with. Let's keep it going again. Thanks Pat

Anyone with information on HIND / HINDS. Any information would be appreciated. Respond to me at my email: hindsclif@mindspring.com Happy New Year. Clif Hinds

Hello, I am interested in the Gordon family living in Hancock county about 1820 to 1865. In Amanda township, Samuel and Polly Gordon with their 12 children, William H. b. 1831-Elijah b. 1833-Mary Ann b. 1834-Amanda b. 1836-Sarah b. 1838-Samuel b. 1840-James W. b.1845-Barrett b. 1845-Caroline b. 1824- John b. 1825-Elizabeth b. 1826- and Oliver P. b. 1830. Some moved to Michigan around 1865 and some stayed in Ohio. I have more information for anyone who is interested. Gail SGKS1@aol.com

I haven't heard anything from this list in a while. Are you still going? Barbara DAVIDSON Norkus

Hi, Yes it has been quiet. I subscribed to the list because the children of William B. AMES and Olive STEADWELL went to Findlay, Huron Co., OH sometime before the 1880 Census. They are: 1. Charles O. AMES b. 1845 md Ruthemah A. KEEL 1880 Hancock Co., OH CH: Jason D. b. 1880 md Edith; Anna R. b. 1883; Jessie May b. 1889; Mabelle C. b. 1893. 2. Clark H. AMES b. 1846 md Anna J. VOORHEES 1872 Huron Co., OH. 3. William H. AMES b. 1849 md. Anna V. 4. Byron H. AMES (1856-1927) md. Sarah Almina BURDUE 1877 in Collins, Huron Co., OH and lived out his life in Townsend, Huron Co., OH (dts Ella b. 1874 and Ina b. 1884). This information is predominantly from public records. I would be interested in any further trace of any of these people. Dorothy Burt 27321 Reese Creek Rd Monroe, OR 97456

Hi Barbara, You're right. I was beginning to think that I had "unsubscribed" myself. Perhaps all of the current subscribers should sound off so we know who's interested in whom (and what). I can start off right now. I'm looking for information on families that lived in the Arlington and Mount Blanchard areas (as well as Wyandot County). I have quite a bit of information on most of these families and am very willing to pass it on, sources and all. They are: PRICE, beginning with the German immigrant families (Nicholas and Christian) of 1831. McDANIEL, who lived in Wyandott County in the 1800s but moved to Hancock County in the early part of this century. (Thomas, that is.) TRACY, Joel and Abram in the late 1800s. BEAGLE, just starting with these folks. They appear to have come from Maryland and married into the Tracy family. TRACHT, another German immigrant family from 1831. By the way, I'm also interested in the "Famous Dove" immigrants who settled around Jenera. I know there's a lot of very good information out there. Is anyone else interested in them? Brian Bowers (born in Hancock County but lived everywhere else since then) >From: DNorkus@aol.com >Date: Fri, 1 Jan 1999 09:52:16 EST >Subject: Activity >To: OHHANCOC-L@rootsweb.com > >I haven't heard anything from this list in a while. Are you still going? > >Barbara DAVIDSON Norkus > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

> Can anyone help researcher Velva Bruce on this? > There was a MOSIER REUNION held in Hancock County, lastest I know was in > 1950's. Anyone remember or know anything about the reunions minutes, > please contact me. My gg grandfather was Jacob MOSIER, born 1794 and > married Elizabeth MOYER, any information will be appreciated. Thanks! > Velva Bruce > e-mail: toots@wcoil.com