Here are the names fromthe Empire Bicentennial Anniv. book 1776-1976 In the early 1700's settlers were already arriving and settling up and down the Ohio River Valley. The early settlers came mostly from New England of Scotch-Irish and German descent. From the East to the West came a flow of settlers using the waterway of the Ohio River as their chief means of transportation. One of these early settlers was Lewis K. McCoy who bought a section of land, at the mouth of Jeremy's Run, namingt it "Stumptown"because the grove of maple trees had been cut down leaving an area of tree stumps. Stumptown's location would be north of the present route 152. The parcel of land lying south of route 152 was bought by a Scotchman, Alexander Stewart. At the present time this section of land is owned by 84 Lumber Co. The Village of Empire is located on McCoy's land. This little settlement at the mouth of Jeremy's Run grew and prospered because of its busy and convenient water transportationof the Ohio River. The village has had so many names. 1. Stumptown,2. Shanghai, Olive City,(McCoy changed the name of Shanghai to Olive City in honor of his youngest daughter.) Soon after the naming of Olive City, McCoy laid out the town into lots 50X100 ft and streets 60 ft wide. Then it was called McCoy's Station, then Empire City and last of all Empire.

By doing a google.com search I came up with the following site, which includes the name McCoy's Station. I didn't bother to read it, but it may answer your question. Farms were farms in Ohio, and not called or referred to as Stations. That was usually reserved for the RR. Sandra ----- Original Message ----- From: <Dickw2@aol.com> To: <OHJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 12:41 PM Subject: [OHJEFFER] Seeking McCoy's Station > Have an ancestor born at McCoy's Station OH in 1875 named David Henry Hainer. > Would like to hear from someone who can tell where that's located. > > I understand that in Australia the term "station" is used in referring to a > farm. Were there these kind of "stations" in Ohio? Or does the name imply a > site located along the Ohio River or possible a rail line? > > Wade > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Have an ancestor born at McCoy's Station OH in 1875 named David Henry Hainer. Would like to hear from someone who can tell where that's located. I understand that in Australia the term "station" is used in referring to a farm. Were there these kind of "stations" in Ohio? Or does the name imply a site located along the Ohio River or possible a rail line? Wade

Would anyone by chance, have a list of the persons buried in this cemetery? I am looking for some of my ancesters, and I am in hopes that they are laid to rest there. Thanks so much. _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail

Hi, I am looking for information about the Paul R Harris, born about 1905, and Audrey Martin, born about 1907, family. I think he had 7 or 8 siblings some of which were farmed out to relatives. I am told they lived in the Ryland area. If you have any information pleas contact me. Thanks Bruce P. Barrett brucepbarrett@adelphia.net Heath, OH USA

Can anyone tell me where I could find pictures of the graduating class of Mt.Pleasant High School for the years of 1949-50-51 I am looking for Louis Murie and Walter Zelek

I was in Colorado doing research and found copies of marriage records at the Denver Public Library. The Denver Library is in downtown Denver, next door to the Historical Society and a couple of blocks from the State Archives. The collections are terrific and well worth a look or a stop of a couple of days. Besides Colorado the Library has a heavy collection of Oklahoma and New Mexico. Below is what I found at the Denver Public Library on Microfilm under State of Colorado, Division of Vital Statistics, Marriage Record Report: McCAUSLAND, Anna A m Carn N Gleason 3/Feb 1897 Kiowa, Elbert Co., CO. No 52 [I believe she is daughter of James and Martha BOTHWELL McCaus- land of Jefferson Co & Carroll Co., OH. Anna was b 1871 OH d 1942 CA.] McCAUSLAND, Thomas E m Jennie Derby 25 Dec 1896 Denver, CO. No. 20 Elbert Co., CO. [Thomas is s of James and Martha Ann BOTHWELL McCAUSLAND. Thomas b 1866 Carrollton d 1951 Kiowa, Elbert Co., CO.] McCAUSLAND, James E m Margaret E Rinker 8 Oct 1921 in Elbert Co., CO. No.486 [He is the son of Thomas Ellsworth and Jennie Derby McCAUSLAND. James b 1897 d 1978 in CO.] McCAUSLAND, R J m Helen Brand Lamb 5 April 1923 in Golden, Jefferson Co., CO. No 11976 [He is the son of Thomas Ellsworth and Jennie Derby McCAUSLAND. James b 1890 d 1968 in CO.] McCAUSLAND, William J m Frances L Vittetoe m 3 April, 1915 in Golden, Jefferson Co., CO. No. 7064. [I do not know his parents.] McCAUSLAND, Walter W m Helen Irene Dee 1 Jan 1907 in Denver, CO. No. 2635 Jefferson Co. CO. [I do not know his parents.] I would so much appreciate additional information on these families. Elizabeth Stookesberry Los Alamitos, CA

William and Sarah (COLLIER) JONES first show up in the 1850 census in Knox Township, Holmes Co., OH., as well as his parents John and Susan (FERRALL) JONES. John's parents, John and Anna JONES show up in Smithfield, Jefferson Co., OH between the years of 1815-1829 when they lived there prior to them moving on to Jefferson Co., OH. Would like to share JONES information, that would be great. I have yet to discover William JONES middle name, which would most likely give me additional information on him. Anxious to hear from another JONES descendant. Linda

---------- From: Pat Wick[SMTP:pgwick@1st.net] Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 10:46 AM To: OHSUMMIT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [OHSUMMIT-L] Murie I was wondering if anyone could help me. I am trying to find an obit. on Ruth (Berry) Murie. She was from Mt.Pleasant Ohio and moved to Florida, and I believed she stayed in Stow Ohio with a son Louis after her husband died. She died around 1984. Any information on Ruth or her family would be appreciated. Pat ==== OHSUMMIT Mailing List ==== Genealogist dont get old they just loose their Census.

My gr gr grandmother Caroline Cable-price's obituary says that Rev. Higgins officiated. She died in 1902. Does anyone have any information on him. What church was he affiliated with? She lived on Alikanna Hill. Also I found some notes my grandmother wrote she said that the city bought the family home and used the land for a park. Anyone know about this? Laura

I want to send out thanks to Yolanda, Doris and Dana. Not only could you tell me what this young man's name was, you also could see how I got Woorf. I hope this was a bit of fun during this summer. Thanks again. Brian L. Cole Researching Coles from England to MD to OH

Brian - See that you are looking at Maxwells. Do you happen to recognize the name Isabelle Maxwell. She married one of my relatives, an Andrew Carman, in late 1830's, I believe. I don't yet know what happened to Andrew, but I later find Isabelle living with Maxwell relatives up through the 1870 Census. Ring any bells from your research? Any help appreciated? Have a great day Nancy Bishop -----Original Message----- From: Brianabuckeye@aol.com [mailto:Brianabuckeye@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2003 7:58 PM To: OHJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [OHJEFFER] First Klingon in Jefferson County!! Ha! I claim to have found the first Klingon in Wayne Twp., Jefferson County. I was checking the 1900 census for Edward H. Maxwell and there he was. A boy, Ed was passing off as his son, who's name was Woorf. I bet he stood out at that one room schoolhouse. Okay, enough of hoopla. Could some other eyes take a look at this boy's name and tell me what you think it is. The father's name is Edward Maxwell. The enumeration district is 86, sheet number 5A, stamped 208, handwritten 2468, Line 31 (for Ed) Dwelling 97, Family 98. Thank you for your help. Brian L. Cole Researching Coles from England to MD to OH ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Ha! I claim to have found the first Klingon in Wayne Twp., Jefferson County. I was checking the 1900 census for Edward H. Maxwell and there he was. A boy, Ed was passing off as his son, who's name was Woorf. I bet he stood out at that one room schoolhouse. Okay, enough of hoopla. Could some other eyes take a look at this boy's name and tell me what you think it is. The father's name is Edward Maxwell. The enumeration district is 86, sheet number 5A, stamped 208, handwritten 2468, Line 31 (for Ed) Dwelling 97, Family 98. Thank you for your help. Brian L. Cole Researching Coles from England to MD to OH

His name is Wood. At Ancestry I could enlarge it a couple of times. The tail you see on the d is actually from the he in Chandra below. Dana ----- Original Message ----- From: <Brianabuckeye@aol.com> To: <OHJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2003 5:57 PM Subject: [OHJEFFER] First Klingon in Jefferson County!! > Ha! I claim to have found the first Klingon in Wayne Twp., Jefferson County. > I was checking the 1900 census for Edward H. Maxwell and there he was. A > boy, Ed was passing off as his son, who's name was Woorf. I bet he stood out at > that one room schoolhouse. > > Okay, enough of hoopla. Could some other eyes take a look at this boy's name > and tell me what you think it is. The father's name is Edward Maxwell. The > enumeration district is 86, sheet number 5A, stamped 208, handwritten 2468, > Line 31 (for Ed) Dwelling 97, Family 98. > Thank you for your help. > > Brian L. Cole > Researching Coles from > England to MD to OH > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Go to this site and use the genealogical search for James Torrence. You'll find more than you want to know. http://www.4qd.org/search.html?Search=Search+

James TORRENCE/TARRANCE and CARREL/CARROLL in Jefferson County, Ohio, 1818. Philip CARREL/CARROLL of the Jefferson County, Ohio area (Jefferson, Harrison and/or Carroll Counties) died intestate 10 December 1813 probably while serving at Fort Detroit with Captain Stanton Sholes' Company, Regular U.S. Army, 2nd Division Artillery. He left his Widow Mary Carrel and nine minor children in Jefferson County. Five years later, in 1818, the Court in Steubenville appointed a James Tarrance of Jefferson County as legal guardian of these children. The guardian James Tarrance somehow became the Warrantee of Bounty Land Certificate # 715, with Philip Carrel listed as the soldier, and later surrendered this Bounty Land for 5 years half-pay for Philip, under the Act of April 16, 1816, presumably for the benefit of the Carrel children and Widow. I believe James Tarrance was one of the original Elders of Two Ridge Presbyterian Church, near Wintersville? Also an Ephraim Cellars was appointed as Estate Administrator for Philip Carrel's Estate in 1814, and it is certain that he was one of the founders of Two Ridge Presbyterian Church, according to Doyle, etc. My question is to this list is, does anyone have any information about the Carrel/Carroll family or of James Tarrance or Torrence in Jefferson County in the early 1800s? I would appreciate even the smallest clue, and any connection to the Two Ridge Presbyterian Church. Thank you for your attention, Eric Olson Seattle

Dear List members, Jefferson County Chapter, OGS would like to invite all to attend a "FREE and OPEN to the public" presentation this coming Tuesday, July 1st, 2003 at the Schiappa Branch Public Library from 7 to 9:00 p.m. (The library is located near the Ft. Steuben Mall in Steubenville, Ohio). Our guest speaker will be, Jeff Evans II, who is a 1995 graduate from Bethany College with a BA in history. He has worked at several historical sites including; Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Petersburg National Battlefield, Gettysburg National Military Park, Colonial Williamsburg, Eisenhower National Historic Site and Brandywine Battlefield. He served three years as the Senior Staff Writer for the Battlefield Journal and has written dozens of articles of local interest as well as for national publications. Please join us and bring a friend for this worthwhile presentation titled, "The Civil War in the valley and Our Patriot Ancestors." Flora, Vice President-Program director

Steven and others interested in Tombstone inscriptions might be interested in a current project here in Jefferson County: We are currently (some of the Jefferson County Chapter, OGS members) working to locate, clean and extract tombstone inscriptions. I have seen several cemeteries throughout the county online, but I must warn you, I have found MANY errors and many incomplete cemeteries listed as read and they aren't. Please proceed with caution as when I compare my records thus far, many are missing! Please remember that Esther Powell has a tombstone inscription publication she did back in the 60's and she did an outstanding job without computers, a car, etc. BUT- As I and others read those SAME cemeteries (and many others that weren't included in Jefferson County Tombstone Inscription book) many stones weren't read and many weren't completely read. When the chapter finishes reading and recording, it will be the MOST complete all in one publication for Cemeteries, histories of churches and cemeteries, precise and clear directions to cemeteries and will include to the best of our ability MANY small private cemeteries that have NEVER been found and read before. Website to find out more about the project and updates can be found at: www.jeffcochapter.com Flora ----- Original Message ----- From: <SJBUNKAY@aol.com> To: <OHJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 07:16 AM Subject: [OHJEFFER] Cemetry Transcriptions > Hi there > > Can anyone tell me if there are transcriptions for cemetrys in Smithfield Twp > online please. I am looking for the graves of William Bunney who died April > 24th 1932 and his wife Margaret died ? > > Thanks > > Steven Bunney > > ______________________________

Please add my address on these answers of this cemetery. I would be most interested in this as well. Thank you, Surnames: JONES, FARRELL/FERRALL, DAY, FOSS, WICKHAM

Hi there Can anyone tell me if there are transcriptions for cemetrys in Smithfield Twp online please. I am looking for the graves of William Bunney who died April 24th 1932 and his wife Margaret died ? Thanks Steven Bunney