Charneee, you didn't have to be a veteran to purchase what was called military land (Ohio military land district) in Ohio. In the Knox Co. area the land office was Zanesville Oh. You may have to write to; Archives-Library Divison Ohio Historical Society 1982 Velma Ave. Columbus, Oh 43211-2497 tell them what you are looking for. You will be pleasantly surpised what they send, for a small fee, and well worth it. I've received info on three of our ancestors. Good luck Mary Yakima, Wa. marylkinney@webtv.net

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox/497 Surname: Blair ------------------------- Abraham Blair , born in Perth Amboy, Middletown Twp, Monmouth Co. NJ married Elizabeth Leech May 22, 1781. Abraham fought in the Revolutionary War at Trenton and Monmouth. In 1810 he had moved his family to Bethel Twp, Bedford Co., Pa. In 1820 he moved his family to Knox Co., Ohio. He died in Oct 1846 in Knox Co. Is there any record of who were his family members and where they lived?

Does any one know if there is a list of grave sites and dates in the Martinsburgh Presby. Cemetery? I am looking for information on Charlotte and William Hann who died after 1821. They are supposedly buried in the William and Sarah Johnston Plot in the above cemetery. Any information and or dates on any Hanns and Johnstons buried there would be much appreciated. Collyn Bruner Youngman Monterey CA.

Seeking inf. on ancestors of Johnny and Addie Keyes, of Knox and Morrow counties. jerry keyes jkeyes@sprintmail.com Johnny and Addie-> Floyd-> Gale-> Jerry (Gerald)

I thought some of you might find this interesting... While on vacation in Knox County this past summer, I spoke with a county commissioner. He told me that most of the roads were given names abt 1986 when the 911 telephone system went into effect there. The roads were given the names of the family who had lived on that road for the longest amount of time, not necessarily the earliest family living there. Road maps are available for $2.50 (unless the price has gone up since summer) from the map dept in the county offices. It's very interesting to see all those Knox County family names on the map.

Hi everyone. I am looking for information on the following: Martha Butler married Nathaniel Hornbeck on 6/17/1830 in Knox Co. Nathaniel was from Virginia, and was the son of William Hornbeck and Mary Elizabeth Yoakam. Martha was from, I believe, Maryland. Their children were all born in Knox. They were: Lydia b: abt 1833, William China b: abt 1836, Benjamin b: abt 1837 Eliza R. "Rodelphia" b: 5/22/1841 Nathaniel died around 1849 in Knox Co. I have Eliza R.'s death certificate but it lists her parents as "Lew" Hornbeck and Martha Butler. I believe this is inaccurate, and I am trying to tie her to Nathaniel. Nathaniel left no will, according to the Knox Co. Courthouse. After Nathaniel's death, the children were all sent away to live with other families, with "Rodelphia" being sent to live with the family of Jacob Morgan in Delaware Co. Martha promptly married Joel Olney and also moved to Delaware Co. If anyone has any information on this family, I would love to hear from you. Brenda

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox/495 Surname: Chapman, Spry ------------------------- Still searching for info on G-Grandmother Malinda Chapman Simpson Parker. Her parents were Benjamin H (or B) Chapman born in Ohio in 1816 and Margarett Spry, married in 1841 in OH. Their children were Malinda (born in 1842 in Knox County, Mt Vernon, OH), A. W. (a minister in MO), William A. (1873 married Armilda Tharp in NE), Georgianna (1864 married Louis Swan in NE) and John M. (1869 married Harriet Culp in NE). Benjamin and Margarett were among the first settlers in Brownville, NE in 1854. Malinda married George Simpson in MO in 1857.

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox/492 Surname: GIBBS, AMES, HOWLAND, COTTRELL, COTTRAL, MCPHERSON, SANDBORN, MACNICHOLL ------------------------- I am looking for any info on the GIBBS family that had two children atleast in Danville, Knox County, OH between 1842-1845. Robert Gibbs m. Marian Ames in Holmes Co, OH jan 1 1840. This family eventually moved to MI by 1860 Federal Census MI. Thanks, Jessica Gibbs jessigibbs123@hotmail.com

I am researching John Riley. John Riley who died in 1828 in Brown County Ohio according to family history. He was married to a woman named Joanna/Anna Shield. Joanna remarried in 1829/1830 to a Isaac J. Dawson who migrated to Indiana. A Dawson researcher beleives that the Riley and Shield families may have come from Maryland through Kentucky. John was supposedly born in Ohio and Joanna is listed in several documents as having been born in Kentucky. John and Joanna had three children; William, James, and America. America married Simon P. Warner in 1845 and died in Oregon (?). James married Sarah Ellen Brady in 1846 and removed to somewhere in Ohio. James allegedy had the nickname of Wrestlin Jim. John may have been the 4th eldest of 10 children born to Nicholas and Hannah Shrimplin Riley, on 7/3/1807. Nicholas and Hannah migrated to Knox County, Ohio abt 1806 from Wellsburg, Virginia. Does anyone have any information this John. I would also be interested to know if this John were buried in the Riley cemetary outside Mt. Vernon. I will be glad to share any information. Thanks Dan Riley rileydanielj@yahoo.com

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox/491 Surname: Riley ------------------------- I am looking for more information on John Riley the 4th eldest son of Nicholas and Hannah Shrimplin Riley born Knox County Ohio in 1807. My John Riley died in 1828 in Brown County Ohio according to family history. There are no John Riley's buried in that county who died that year. I understand there is a Riley cemetary outside of Mt. Vernon but have not yet been able to visit it. Any information supporting or disputing my John and the John of Knox County being the same will be appreciated

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox/490 Surname: HUNTER, SIMPSON, GOODIN, ROBINSON ------------------------- JoAnn: My Simpson ancestors were Jesse Simpson, Sr. married to Margaret Robinson - Jesse Simpson, Jr. married to Elizabeth Goodin - Mary Ann Simpson married to John Hunter who all lived in the area of Gambier, Mt. Vernon and College Twp. in Knox County, Ohio. Loretta

Karen: I would be interested to know the ancestors of your paternal grandmother, Vida Mae Hunter. My Hunters also came from Knox County, Ohio, in the area of Gambier and Mount Vernon. I am researching HUNTER - SIMPSON - GOODIN and ROBINSON in Knox County and would be so happy to hear from you. Loretta

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox/489 Surname: HUNTER, SIMPSON, GOODIN, ROBINSON ------------------------- Linda: I would be interested to know of your Robinson(s) in Knox County, Ohio. My ggggrandmother was Margaret Robinson married to Jesse Simpson, Sr. My ancestors were mostly in College Township, Gambier and Mt. Vernon. Thank you for any reply. Loretta

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox/487 Surname: HUNTER, SIMPSON, GOODIN, ROBINSON ------------------------- Karen: Would really like to know the ancestry of Vida Mae Hunter. My Hunter(s) were also from the Gambier and Mt. Vernon area of Knox County, Ohio. My gggrandparents were William and Sarah (Freke) Hunter who came to Knox County between 1851 and 1853 from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Thank you for any reply. Loretta

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox/486 Surname: Wright ------------------------- I am looking for information on the Wright family of Knox county Ohio they are from Pike Twp, Liberty and Mt. Vernon. My father was Robert E Wright His parents were Charles E Wright and Vida Mae Hunter Charle's parents were John A. Wright and Inez O Byran John's parents were Daniel P. wright and Anna Harding. Other familey menbers were the Armentrout's. I have alot of what my Dad had in his papers but, would like to find more. Thanks Karen

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox/485 Surname: SMUCKER, TROVER or TROYER ------------------------- I HAVE NO INTEREST IN SMUCKER OR TROVER/TROYER FAMILIES-will snail-mail this obit to the first person who contacts me with a family connection. Isaac SMUCKER was born in Lancaster Co.,PA in 1810, md. Sarah TROVER/TROYER in 1832 in Holmes Co., Ohio. He resided in Knox Co.,Ohio till 1841 ,then moved to Elkhart Co.,IN, McClane Co.,IL, then to LaGrange Co.,IL where he died in 1893. No newspaper name. Joyce

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox/484 Surname: Tannemann, Orthoeffer, Smith, Young, Harris, Smithhisler, Breitenbucher, Scott ------------------------- Seeking information on George Ortho(e)ffer and his wife, Salome Tannemann. George was born 1816 Alsace, died 1915 Jefferson Twp. Knox Co. Ohio; Salome born 1823 Alsace, died 1892 also Jefferson Twp. Their only child appears to have been Mary Orthoeffer, 1844-1847, buried Old Chapel Catholic Cemetery, Richland Township, Holmes County, Ohio. George and Salome are buried at the Kaylor Ridge Cemetery, Knox Township, Holmes County, Ohio. They were sponsors for several children baptized at the Kaylor Ridge (St. John) Lutheran church as early as 1843. Looking for a possible connection between Salome Tannemann Orthoeffer and Magdalena Tannemann, first wife of Christian Smith/Schmid(t). Magdalena was born 1810 Alsace, died 1862 Knox Twp. Holmes Co. Ohio; Christian Smith born 1810, died 1896 Knox Twp. Holmes Co. Smith children include Salome (Sarah) born 1834 married Bradford D. Harris and Michael Young; Louisa born c1836; Magdalena born 1839 married Philip Smithhisler; Carolina born 1843 married Henry Breitenbucher, James Scott; Heinrich, 1847-1847.

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox/480 Surname: CRAIG ------------------------- William Francis Craig was born in 1835 in Muskingum county. He attended Martinsburg Academy in Knox County, taught school, and later attended Muskingum College. Does anyone have information regarding Martinsburg Academy? Was it church related, college prep school, when founded, etc.

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox/479 Surname: Kaylor, Wander, Stillinger, Fry, Brennstuhl, Oswald, Branneman ------------------------- Hi Ken, I saw your posting which referenced a Susan Stillinger on the Knox Co. mailing list, and tried unsuccessfully to email you at your AOL address. Noting the surnames you posted, I thought perhaps you might be able to help me "link up" a couple of Stillingers who married into family lines of mine. My direct line is the Kaylor family, though the others are all "offshoots." I am wondering if any of these Stillingers may be closely connected to each other? I do have some descendant info if it would be of interest to you. 1. Elizabeth Stillinger, born c. 1824; married Jacob Branneman (c1817-1865). Their sons Joseph (died 1868) and Richard (1845-1887) were apparently both husbands of Sarah Anna Kaylor (1848-1938), daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Wander Kaylor. Sarah Anna and Joseph married in Knox Co. in 1867; she married Richard several years later. 2. Drusilla Stillinger, born c1835 OH; married Benjamin Wander (1832 Yates Co. NY - 1917 Knox Co.OH). They married 1856 Knox Co. He was a maternal uncle of Sarah Anna Kaylor above. 3. Catherine Stillinger (1832-1869 Knox Co. OH); she was the first wife of Michael Wander (brother of Benjamin above; b.1829 Alsace, probably Wingen - 1903 Knox Co. OH). 4. Mary (Elizabeth Quintilla?) Stillinger, 1868-1948. Married William Philip Fry 1888 Coshocton Co. 5. Benjamin Franklin Stillinger (1869-1949); married Clara Ann Fry (1870-1949), sister of William Philip Fry. Were Mary and Benjamin possibly siblings? Any help you might be able to provide would be terrific! Thanks!

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Oh/Knox/474 Surname: McKee, Frizzell, Porter, Shrader, Leininger ------------------------- Ken, the only thing I have on a John Mckee was in the 1870 census McKee John 26 M W Farmer Sirra 23 F W Milford 6 M W Melivn 4 M W Lora 2 F W Sarah 9/12 F W Flerivci 13 F W dom.ser. servant knox co jelloway twp.Ohio john would have been born 1844 or so I hope this helps. the census was on film at OGS in Mansfield Ohio, linda