I just happened across a copy of page 11 of the Knox County 1860 Census, Jefferson Twp It lists Meshic Simpson age 14 living with John and Sarah Melton, both age 65 and bn in Ohio. Ephraim Miller, single, listed before and Jacob Stout family afterwards. 2 McKee families and then Andrew J. Melton, age 30, Sarah, age 24, and Emma F. age 6 Caroline -----Original Message----- From: RMLM263@aol.com [mailto:RMLM263@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 8:18 AM To: OHKNOX-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: Response to self-Samuel Simpson The names here made me catch my breath because so many hours in genealogy are tedious and with no satisfactory answers. This is how they fit into my family history. My GG-Grandfather William H. BLAIR was widowed in 1850 with eight children. He was remarried on 5 Nov 1850 to a widow by the name of Olive SIMPSON; Olive's maiden name was MELTON. Olive and William had five more children. The second youngest they named Calvin Simpson BLAIR. Calvin was my Great-grandfather, born on 18 Mar 1858 in Knox County. Calvin married Sevina DEAKINS and had six children, one daughter being named Olive. Olive died at age 12 in Cleveland and is buried there with her mother in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Cleveland. Sevina died in 1903; Calvin subsequently married her sister Mary. Calvin and Mary returned to Howard Oh and are buried there in the churchyard of the Wesley Chapel, United Methodist Church. Calvin's parents, William and Olive are buried there also, in a plot directly behind them. They are buried in the front, facing the road. I noted while visiting the cemetery that they are surrounded by many members of the SIMPSON family. I took some photos of several and here are the names: Elmer SIMPSON 1884-1902 (The dates on the pics are not clear) Meshic SIMPSON 1845-1916 Martha I SIMPSON 1844-1905 infants son & dau Family names of my relatives in Knox County include BLAIR, DEAKINS, MELTON, BAKER, BUTLER. My Grandmother was Ruth Mae BLAIR, born in 1892 in Howard and died in Cleveland in 1960. She was quite a lady as were the other BLAIR women. Always happy to discuss the family with anyone interested. Robert M McCann "Bob" Manchester, NH 03103 Rmlm263@aol.com ==== OHKNOX Mailing List ==== Listowner Email is 73777.25@compuserve.com or MaggieOhio@columbus.rr.com

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox?read=266 Surname: KERR, ARBUCKLE ------------------------- Searching for decendants of James Kerr, B.1781(?), FranklinCo.,PA and wife,ELIZABETH(Betsy)Arbuckle Kerr,b.1781(?)m Mifflin Co.,PA. Came to Clay Twp.,Knox Co-1812.Bought property-range 11 ,Twp. 5, section 18sw.Lived next to Samuel Arbuckle,Range 11,Twp. 5,section 18SE. Chidren:1)Alexander Kerr,b.?,married__?,farmer in Knox Co.2)Robert Kerr,b.1807,Mifflin co.,PA.,married Matilda Swigart,wool-grower,Marion Co.,Oh.3)Johnson Kerr,b.1810,Mifflin Co.,Pa-married Celinda Moore-farmer,Wyandot Co.,Oh.4)Jane Kerr,b.1813(?) -married Aquilla BARBER and moved to Licking Co.5)Martha Kerr,b.1815, Knox Co.,Oh.-married_____?6)Louisa Kerr,b.1816,knox Co,.Oh-married Robert Urich.7) James Kerr,b.1818,Knox Co.,Oh.-married Nancy Towers in Bucyrus,Oh. The mother,Betsy Arbuckle Kerr died in Knox Co.,Oh-age 42-abt1823. James Kerr remarried_______? He spent his later years in Licking Co. At his son-in-laws-Aquilla Barber's home-Licking Co.

In my response I failed to mention that my GG-grandmother , Olive Melton Simpson BLAIR was the widow of Samuel Simpson. Bob McCann Rmlm263@aol.com

The names here made me catch my breath because so many hours in genealogy are tedious and with no satisfactory answers. This is how they fit into my family history. My GG-Grandfather William H. BLAIR was widowed in 1850 with eight children. He was remarried on 5 Nov 1850 to a widow by the name of Olive SIMPSON; Olive's maiden name was MELTON. Olive and William had five more children. The second youngest they named Calvin Simpson BLAIR. Calvin was my Great-grandfather, born on 18 Mar 1858 in Knox County. Calvin married Sevina DEAKINS and had six children, one daughter being named Olive. Olive died at age 12 in Cleveland and is buried there with her mother in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Cleveland. Sevina died in 1903; Calvin subsequently married her sister Mary. Calvin and Mary returned to Howard Oh and are buried there in the churchyard of the Wesley Chapel, United Methodist Church. Calvin's parents, William and Olive are buried there also, in a plot directly behind them. They are buried in the front, facing the road. I noted while visiting the cemetery that they are surrounded by many members of the SIMPSON family. I took some photos of several and here are the names: Elmer SIMPSON 1884-1902 (The dates on the pics are not clear) Meshic SIMPSON 1845-1916 Martha I SIMPSON 1844-1905 infants son & dau Family names of my relatives in Knox County include BLAIR, DEAKINS, MELTON, BAKER, BUTLER. My Grandmother was Ruth Mae BLAIR, born in 1892 in Howard and died in Cleveland in 1960. She was quite a lady as were the other BLAIR women. Always happy to discuss the family with anyone interested. Robert M McCann "Bob" Manchester, NH 03103 Rmlm263@aol.com

Hello Listers Can anyone tell me the cost per page for copies of wills for Knox Co. Thanks

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox?read=265 Surname: Simpson, Melton, Milton ------------------------- Meshic/Meshic/Meshack's parents are Samuel Simpson & Olive Milton. ? who his parents are...? Meshac's death certif. states he was born in Ohio 1813

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox?read=264 Surname: ------------------------- James Russell Knox Sr. was my great-grandfather. My grandfather is James Russell Knox Jr., who married Arla Mae Davis. My mother is his daughter Emma Jean Knox who married Marvin Hansel Baldridge. I can probably find out more info on James Russell Knox Sr. 2nd wife, my grandfather is still alive and talks about her. You can contact me at bleacher-mom@yahoo.com if you'd like.

For Cathy: Check the LDS catalog at www.familysearch.org (custom search tab) for Knox County Ohio - among the court record microfilms available are : Law records, vols. A-C 1812-1842 FHL US/CAN Film 1299426 Law record, Vol. E 1848-1855 FHL US/CAN Film 1299427 These films can be rented for $3.50 each from your local LDS Family History Center. Good luck- Merleen Gholdston Lampshire, Cathy wrote: > > Does anyone know if there is an index available for Probate cases &/or > Court cases for Knox County that covers 1848-1855? > > Cathy > > ==== OHKNOX Mailing List ==== > This list will also be my way to contact you directly with any updates, changes, and other news about this page. > To search this list go to http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl and enter OHKNOX for the list name.

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox?read=263 Surname: Fine ------------------------- Hi, I am looking for information &/or family of Peter Fine. He was born abt. 1750 in NJ and lived in MD for many years. He lived the last part of his life in Wayne Township, Knox County, Ohio. He died some time after Aug. 2, 1837. If this gentleman sounds familar to anyone, please e-mail me at GenFindem@aol.com. Thanks! Teri

Does anyone know if there is an index available for Probate cases &/or Court cases for Knox County that covers 1848-1855? Cathy

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox?read=261 Surname: Mattox, Tabor ------------------------- Thomas Mattox (b about 1780) married Nancy Tabor in Knox County on Sept. 10, 1833. Believe this was Thomas's second marriage (had son, Samuel in 1823). Does anyone know of children born to this union? Believe Thomas came from PA. Moved to Logan County, OH in 1838 from Knox County.

Hi, I'd be interested in what you have on the LeFEVER's. Anything is greatly appreciated. Darla LeFEVER Lewis

Denise, Would you look to see if you have any LeFEVER's in your book? Also spelled: LeFEVRE, LaFEVER and LaFEVRE. Darla LeFEVER Lewis

Debbie - I do know that if you go to the Library in Mt Vernon they have books on the cemetaries up there and who is bured where ......... all in the Genealogy library. I realize if you are not from the area that can be diffucult to get to, I also know that I am planning a trip this summer to get more information for myself. If you don't find out anything by the time I get there - I will look it up for you. My trip will be in July (after my kids are done with Baseball season ) ................... my get away that I am looking forward to. I will send a message out before I go in case there are others that may want something at that time. I know how much information I have recieved from others that have done it for me. Sue researching the family of William JB Jessup and Miles Jessup of Mt Vernon Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Debbie Bozung" <dbozung@hotmail.com> To: <OHKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2000 12:39 AM Subject: Dennis Cemetary / EARLYWINE > Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries > Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox?read=260 > > Surname: EARLYWINE > ------------------------- > > How would I find out all the names of people buried in the > Dennis Cemetary in Knox County? Any info on the cemetary itself would be > helpful. Is it a church cemetary? If so what church, etc. > > Thanks, > > Debbie > > > ==== OHKNOX Mailing List ==== > Feel free to share your research tips, get help from others and discuss ideas on research and resources for Knox County. > To search this list go to http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl and enter OHKNOX for the list name. >

Posted on: Knox Co. Oh Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Knox?read=260 Surname: EARLYWINE ------------------------- How would I find out all the names of people buried in the Dennis Cemetary in Knox County? Any info on the cemetary itself would be helpful. Is it a church cemetary? If so what church, etc. Thanks, Debbie

Try using www.FamilySearch.org

I've been told of a marriage between John Harden and Catherine Niehart on 24 Feb 1834. Can anyone please confirm this fact? Thanks for any assistance. Karen

Thank you for your note. The names and dates don't match the Blair family I am searching. The group I am searching came from NJ about 1800. Frank Koucky

Can anyone look up an obit for me for Knox County in 1860's? Thanks, Pam zzzzwest@mediaone.net

I doubt we are talking about the same family but for your information I will tell you about my BLAIR. William H. BLAIR was born in 1808 in Cumberland, Allegany, MD, the son of Thomas BLAIR. He traveled to Knox Cy in the 1830s. He had 13 children by two wives -- at different times of course, his second youngest son Calvin Simpson BLAIR was my Great-grandfather. William died in 1898 and is buried in the church cemetery at the Wesleyan Methodist Church with his second wife, Olive Melton Simpson BLAIR. Good luck in your research. Robert M. McCann Rmlm263@aol.com Manchester, NH 03103