Heather, It is nice to hear from you. It has been a long time. Hope you are well. Don Clark

In a message dated 9/26/2005 1:50:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Here's the third child to die in this same Worthington family within a month. I believe that it was scarlet fever that took so many. - Jean Griesan Died on Sept. 25th, Nora A., daughter of J. W. and Susan Worthington, aged six years. Dearest Nora, thou hast left us; Here thy loss we deeply feel; But tis God that hath bereft us; He can all our sorrows heal. Ironton Journal, October 4, 1871 Thank you so much for these three obituaries, they are relatives of mine:) The husband and wife were John W. Worthington and Susan Ellis Weaver. They had the following children: Charles P., Theodore, John E, Nora A., Howell (Hoarace) G., and Eva Worthington. John W. Worthington was the son of Charles and Rachel Cartright Worthington. I descend from Charles son William Worthington. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart! Sincerely, Heather W. Bowers

Hi! For once, it's not an obituary! - Jean Griesan Colorado Family Gathering - On the 20th inst., there was collected at the residence of Samuel Crawford, Fayette township, in this county, eight sisters - daughters of the late George Kouns - together with their mother and a large number of relations and friends. Mother Kouns is eighty-five years old; Mother Wilson, who was present, is eighty-six years old. Of the sisters, the oldest is sixty-four, the youngest forty-four years of age. Four of them live in the vicinity, two in Catlettsburg, Ky., one in Kenton, Hardin county, Ohio, and the other near Ravenswood, Jackson county, West Va. Those eight sisters represent sixty-three children and fifty grandchildren. Such a meeting is of rare occurrence in this county. The day was fine, and the company enjoyed themselves very pleasantly until late in the evening, when most of them dispersed to their homes. Ironton Journal, Wednesday, May 26, 1869

Here's one more obituary. - Jean Griesan Colorado Died on Friday, 15th inst., of Croup, Willie P., infant son of S. P. and Charlotte J. Calvin, aged about 20 months. Ironton Journal, November 20, 1867

Here's another obituary. - Jean Griesan Colorado Died in Ironton, March 23d, 1869, Thos. Thomas, aged 48 years. He was buried with the honors of Odd Fellowship. Ironton Journal, March 31, 1869

Here's another obituary. - Jean Griesan Colorado Died at Etna Furnace, on the 21st of February, Nellie Florence, daughter of W. C. and H. E. Amos, aged 3 years 10 months and 2 1/2 days. Ironton Journal, March 10, 1869

PLEASE SEND ANY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS DIRECTLY TO: [email protected] Officers of three of the six OGS chapters in the Athens District (Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, and Vinton) met at the Jackson City Library on Saturday Oct 1. We discussed recent problems faced by the chapters and genealogy in general. We exchanged ideas on things that have worked, and those that have not, and we discussed ongoing local projects. We talked about how we and OGS might help each other, how to promote ourselves locally, and what might be done to counter the rash of poorly done genealogy research. Most companies selling online genealogy helps and services don't even mention the importance of a properly researched and documented family history. We are investigating the possibility of holding a miniconference, possibly on Saturday Nov. 4, 2006. That is over a year from now, but it takes time to organize and advertise these things. One goal is to have at least one of the officers of OGS as a speaker. There are many locations in the district that have ample facilities for such a gathering. Athens, Gallipolis-Rio Grande, Jackson, and the Ironton-South Point areas were all mentioned as having housing for out of town attendees, meeting facilities, and research possibilities nearby. 1) Athens: Home of the Athens County Historical Society and the Athens County Chapter, has the neccessary facilities, unless that happens to be a football weekend. It has the county courthouse, the museum and library operated by the Historical Society, and the OU Alden Library, which houses the SE Ohio Regional Archives for Local Government Records. Athens County was organized in 1805, with Washington as the parent county. 2) Gallipolis-Rio Grande area of Gallia County: has facilities and research possibilities in the county courthouse, the library, and other locations. Gallia County was organized in 1803, so houses records dating to the earlies days of Ohio statehood. Washington was the parent county for most of SE Ohio, having been organized pre statehood, in 1788. 3) Jackson, Jackson County: has facilities and the county courthouse, the Jackson City Library, and other local research sources. The Wellston Library with its resources is about nine miles to the east. Jackson County was organized in 1816. Athens, Gallia, Ross, and Scioto were its parent counties 4) Ironton/South Point area in Lawrence County: Ironton has the courthouse, Briggs Library with the Hamner Room, and the county museum. South Point has three motels, at least one with several meeting rooms. Additional area research facilities include the Minnie Winder Room of the Boyd County Library, just across the Ohio River in Ashland, KY, abut half way between Ironton and South Point. The Winder Room is probably the best research source in the area, with a large collection of material covering the states of origin for many regional settlers. To the east is Huntington, WV, with the Cabell Co. courthouse, the history room in the Cabell Co. Library, the Special Collections section of the Marshall University Libraries, and the Genealogy Library of the KYOWVA Genealogy Society. Lawrence County was organized in 1817, with Gallia and Scioto as parent counties, both of which were organized in 1803. Meigs and Vinton Counties weren't present today, and don't know what facilities they may have. Welcome info on what facilities they might have If you would be interested in attending such a program, we welcome your id eas and suggestions. PLEASE SEND ANY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS DIRECTLY TO: [email protected]

This is from The Marion Star, Marion, Ohio, Thursday May 27, 2004 CORA A. BILLETT Marion-Cora Billett 90, 255 Richland Road, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2004 at Marion General Hospital Born April 26, 1914, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the late William and Ella (Simpkins) Cook. On April 16, 1932, in Marion, she married Paul Edward Billett; he died May 28, 1998, in Marion. A homemaker, she was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Darlene (Bud) Metz, Marion, Deloris (Robert) Williams of Millsboro, Del, Janet Ralston, Lewisville, Texas; 10 grandchildren, five step grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother and six sisters. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2004, at Boyd Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Middleton officiating. Burial is in Grand Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Church or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Hi Janice, I would surely welcome any and all articles about Lawrence countians. I was digging through some old Ironton newspapers and came across these articles. I figure that they might help someone along the way. They are also preserved in the archives for someone to access later. I look forward to your articles and any from others as well. Thanks! - Jean -----Original Message----- From: Janice Mitchell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 6:57 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OHLAWREN] Obits Jean, I am reading every one of the obits that you are putting on the list. I haven't found any pertaining to my families yet but that may happen soon. I have a few obits that I have cut from the Marion Star in Marion, Ohio regarding people who had roots in Lawrence County. Do you mind if I jump in here and add them to what you are doing? Janice ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Griesan<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 3:09 PM Subject: [OHLAWREN] John Kohlhaas Obituary Here's another obituary. - Jean Griesan Colorado Sudden Death - John Kohlhaas, an industrious German, died very suddenly last Saturday morning, at his residence on Sixth street. He arose quite early and built a fire, but not feeling well went to bed again. His wife prepared breakfast and when she attempted to arouse him she found him speechless and apparently dead. A physician was at once called who, on examination, found that life was extinct, although the body was still warm. Deceased was 32 years old, and had been married but a few months. He belonged to an Order of the Druids, No. 28, of this city, and was buried with the usual imposing ceremonies of that order. It is to be regretted, however, that by some neglect, or oversight, no grave had been prepared when the procession arrived at the cemetery, and some two or three hours delay was caused. Ironton Journal, January 11, 1871 ==== OHLAWREN Mailing List ==== To be removed from this list send the word "unsubscribe", as both subject and in body of message, to the list format your receive: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429<http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourc eid=14599&targetid=5429> ==== OHLAWREN Mailing List ==== Web page with info for this list - http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/OH/lawrence.html ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429

In a message dated 9/30/2005 8:58:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: >Jean, I am reading every one of the obits that you are putting on the list. I haven't found any >pertaining to my families yet but that may happen soon. I have a few obits that I have cut >from the Marion Star in Marion, Ohio regarding people who had roots in Lawrence County. >Do you mind if I jump in here and add them to what you are doing? >Janice Janice and the rest of the List subscribers I'm sure we all want to thank Jean for her efforts, and hope she continues. As list administrator, I urge any of you who have access to obits or any other articles, from out of town newspapers, about people with Lawrence Co roots, to post them to the list. Helping each other is the main purpose of the list. Donald R Clark Corresponding Secretary and Newsletter Editor Lawrence County Genealogical Society, OGS PO Box 1035 Proctorville, OH 45669-1035 Email: [email protected] Home phone: 740-886-7230

Jean, I am reading every one of the obits that you are putting on the list. I haven't found any pertaining to my families yet but that may happen soon. I have a few obits that I have cut from the Marion Star in Marion, Ohio regarding people who had roots in Lawrence County. Do you mind if I jump in here and add them to what you are doing? Janice ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Griesan<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 3:09 PM Subject: [OHLAWREN] John Kohlhaas Obituary Here's another obituary. - Jean Griesan Colorado Sudden Death - John Kohlhaas, an industrious German, died very suddenly last Saturday morning, at his residence on Sixth street. He arose quite early and built a fire, but not feeling well went to bed again. His wife prepared breakfast and when she attempted to arouse him she found him speechless and apparently dead. A physician was at once called who, on examination, found that life was extinct, although the body was still warm. Deceased was 32 years old, and had been married but a few months. He belonged to an Order of the Druids, No. 28, of this city, and was buried with the usual imposing ceremonies of that order. It is to be regretted, however, that by some neglect, or oversight, no grave had been prepared when the procession arrived at the cemetery, and some two or three hours delay was caused. Ironton Journal, January 11, 1871 ==== OHLAWREN Mailing List ==== To be removed from this list send the word "unsubscribe", as both subject and in body of message, to the list format your receive: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429<http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429>

Here's another obituary. - Jean Griesan Colorado Sudden Death - John Kohlhaas, an industrious German, died very suddenly last Saturday morning, at his residence on Sixth street. He arose quite early and built a fire, but not feeling well went to bed again. His wife prepared breakfast and when she attempted to arouse him she found him speechless and apparently dead. A physician was at once called who, on examination, found that life was extinct, although the body was still warm. Deceased was 32 years old, and had been married but a few months. He belonged to an Order of the Druids, No. 28, of this city, and was buried with the usual imposing ceremonies of that order. It is to be regretted, however, that by some neglect, or oversight, no grave had been prepared when the procession arrived at the cemetery, and some two or three hours delay was caused. Ironton Journal, January 11, 1871

Nancy: Yes this is my Solomon I am looking for. He is my gr-grandfather, Conzola (Conley) is my grandfather. Martha was married to Walter Scott after she and Solomon divorced. My grandfather didnt have any contact with his family as they didnt car for his wife Hazel Messer. Thanks Wayne living in Florida- >From: Nancy Edwards <[email protected]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [OHLAWREN] Solomon Imes b. 1861 HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!! >Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:44:05 -0400 > >Hello again Wayne - > >Have a question. Are you sure that your Solomon Imes is buried in Lawrence >Co, OH? The reason I ask is because on the 1900 KY Census, there is a >Solomon Imes b 1861 with wife Martha and children Ezra, Conzola(?) and >Minnie. If this is your family, they are still in KY, Boyd Co, Ashland on >the 1910 Census, and Martha is remarried to a Halter(?) Scott, so perhaps >her first husband, Solomon, is buried in KY. >If this is not your Solomon Imes, sorry. > >Regards, >Nancy Edwards >- Georgia - > > >Wayne Swank wrote: > >>I am trying to find Solomon Imes b.1861 d.1903/4 in Lawrence County, Ohio. >>I found out he is buried in Zoar Cemetery. But upon visiting Zoar was >>unable to locate his grave. Anyone out there know how I can find where his >>grave would be. Thanks Wayne Swank >> >>_________________________________________________________________ >>Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! >>http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ >> >> >>==== OHLAWREN Mailing List ==== >>Web page with info for this list - >>http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/OH/lawrence.html >> >>============================== >>Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. >>Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: >>http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx >> >> > > >==== OHLAWREN Mailing List ==== >Replies to Message Board posts should go directly to the poster, or copy >and paste the page URL to reply to the board. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE REPLY >BUTTON > >============================== >New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors >at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: >http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 > _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/

Hello again Wayne - Have a question. Are you sure that your Solomon Imes is buried in Lawrence Co, OH? The reason I ask is because on the 1900 KY Census, there is a Solomon Imes b 1861 with wife Martha and children Ezra, Conzola(?) and Minnie. If this is your family, they are still in KY, Boyd Co, Ashland on the 1910 Census, and Martha is remarried to a Halter(?) Scott, so perhaps her first husband, Solomon, is buried in KY. If this is not your Solomon Imes, sorry. Regards, Nancy Edwards - Georgia - Wayne Swank wrote: > I am trying to find Solomon Imes b.1861 d.1903/4 in Lawrence County, > Ohio. I found out he is buried in Zoar Cemetery. But upon visiting > Zoar was unable to locate his grave. Anyone out there know how I can > find where his grave would be. Thanks Wayne Swank > > _________________________________________________________________ > Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! > http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ > > > ==== OHLAWREN Mailing List ==== > Web page with info for this list - > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/OH/lawrence.html > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > >

Wayne - The only Solomon Imes I find on the LawCo Cemetery cd is a Solomon H. Imes b 1846 and d 9-22-1885, buried in Section 5, Woodland Cemetery. Nancy Edwards - Georgia - Wayne Swank wrote: > I am trying to find Solomon Imes b.1861 d.1903/4 in Lawrence County, > Ohio. I found out he is buried in Zoar Cemetery. But upon visiting > Zoar was unable to locate his grave. Anyone out there know how I can > find where his grave would be. Thanks Wayne Swank > > _________________________________________________________________ > Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! > http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ > > > ==== OHLAWREN Mailing List ==== > Web page with info for this list - > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/OH/lawrence.html > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > >

Wayne, According to the "Cemetery" link on Lawrence Co's site there are 2 Solomon Imes. One is listed just as Solomon buried in Woodland Cemetery and the second listed as Solomon H. buried in the same cemetery, Section 5. There are many Imes surnames listed buried in Woodland. The Lawrence Co site is at: http://www.lawrencecountyohio.com/ Click on "Cemeteries" on the left hand side; then on the next page click on "Index of Burials" then on the next page click on the surname letter. This is a truly great site for anyone looking for ancestors in Lawrence Co., OH. Good Luck! Bruce -----Original Message----- From: Wayne Swank [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 6:52 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OHLAWREN] Solomon Imes b. 1861 HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am trying to find Solomon Imes b.1861 d.1903/4 in Lawrence County, Ohio. I found out he is buried in Zoar Cemetery. But upon visiting Zoar was unable to locate his grave. Anyone out there know how I can find where his grave would be. Thanks Wayne Swank _________________________________________________________________ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ ==== OHLAWREN Mailing List ==== Web page with info for this list - http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/OH/lawrence.html ============================== Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx

I am trying to find Solomon Imes b.1861 d.1903/4 in Lawrence County, Ohio. I found out he is buried in Zoar Cemetery. But upon visiting Zoar was unable to locate his grave. Anyone out there know how I can find where his grave would be. Thanks Wayne Swank _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/

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Here's yet another obituary. - Jean Griesan Colorado Died on the 9th, at the residence of her son-in-law, Isaac Brown, Esq., Jackson, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Richey, widow of Esquire Robert Richey, late of this county, aged 75 years. Mrs. Richey was a resident of this county for about 30 years, was a sister of the late Robert Hamilton, of Hanging Rock, and mother-in-law of Mrs. H. B. Richey of this city. Her remains were deposited in Kelly's cemetery yesterday. Ironton Journal, October 13, 1869

Here's another obituary. - Jean Griesan Colorado Died on the 13th, of consumption, Cecelia, daughter of Daniel Crumlish, aged 21 years. The funeral will take place at Burlington today. The Lightwood will leave with friends and the remains this morning between 8 and 9, returning in the evening. Friends of the family are invited to attend. Ironton Journal, September 15, 1869