Licking Co., OH Probate Records 1828-1904, pub. by the LCGS, lists the estate of Noble Root, William S. Richards, Administrator, Silas Winchell(Winchell), Chancey Humphrey and Alanson Root as Administrator. The bond was $500.00 and the date was 21 June 1831. The Appraisers were: Timothy M. Rose, William Smedly and Knowles Lennell. Hope this helps, Gloria in MD Researching: BECKHAM * LEMERT * LEGG * MORAN * REID * * GARDNER * McCANN * FLEMING * VARNER * LEATHERMAN * * EVANS * FAUVER * - all in OH, some in VA.

I research CRIBBS, KREBS, CREPS, KRIBBS. Thanks, Bill Cribbs Be sure and check out the Obituary Links Page at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/7748/obit/obituary.htm The Family Surname Obituary Links at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/7748/obit/famobit.htm And the incredible Obituary Search Engine Links Page at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/7748/obit/links.htm

Am looking for information on death or burial of Abraham Whipple in Granville, Licking Co. between 1835 and 1840. He is listed in the 1820 and 1830 census, but have not seen original documents, and would also like to know if children other than my Manley (b. 1814) are listed. Wife was Parthina (Parthena) maiden name unknown. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Jan Worthington Rowe

Arlene, The info on the LDS site does reference the sources -- "Film Number: 457734"; "Batch number: 9006702 / Sheet: 28"; and "Batch number: F610302 / Sheet: 29". Your nearest LDS Family History Center should be able to help you locate the source material that is reflected in the IGI (International Genealogical Index) data reflected on the web site. In addition, the Ancestral File referenced, AFN: 8VJG-XG, may provide valuable additional data. In fact, if you click on the "Details" tab on http://familysearch.org/Search/af/ancestral_file_frame.asp?recid=7196848, you will see the name and address of the person who submitted the File. And the "Family" and "Pedigree" tabs give additional information that should be helpful. To locate the nearest Family History Center, see http://www.lds.org/en/2_How_Do_I_Begin/4_Where_is.html . Each Center is staffed by helpful volunteers, and while you cannot expect them to do your research, I have found that they are always willing and eager to help you make use of the resources available at each Center, or on loan from Salt Lake City. By the way, even if there had been no fire to destroy the records, it is unlikely civil records would exist for a birth as early as 1818. Most likely the IGI and Ancestral File data have come from other sources such as church records. Ron Donnell Cave Creek, AZ > From: Arlene Boulette <arleneb@adelphia.net> > > I have recently found my ggg-grandmother in the new LDS Familysearch > site--someone I thought I would never find. The information > (undocumented) that is given is that Amanda Root was born September 28, > 1818, in Granville, Licking Co., to Noble Root and Damaris Barrett > Root. I have explored the Licking County web site and see that there > was a court house fire in 1875. I'm hoping some of you experienced in > researching in Licking County can help. Is there any other source out > there for proving that Amanda is their daughter? ...

Hi to all, Am looking for the parents, siblings, etc. of LYDIA PETERS, born 3 September 1807 in VA. She married JOEL PHILBROOK in Licking Co. on 29 February 1824. Their children were George W., John, Seth, Rebecca, Mary Ann, Orlena and Lydia Abiah. She died 2 May 1873 in Licking Co. Also, I'd like to make contact with any Philbrook descendents. TIA. Jim Faulkner

Just an update for all those people who helped me with the location of Croton. I found it, Thanks very much. I also located Thomas George Chidester on the 1900 Census. He was in Hartford Village, which seems to be Croton with the name changed. I tried the 1880 census but the index for C320 to C350 is messed up and it appears that much of it is missing. I looked in Hartford Village but he was not there. I didn't have the time to start through the rest of the names. If anyone has a half way decent 1880 Ohio census index, I would like to know if he shows up. I did find some interesting stuff on a Licking County web page. A listing of births showed George Thomas' son Herbert Edward and a listing for that son's daughter, Bertha Ellen Chidester. It even had her married name, Marriott, so she must have put the information in the county records at some later time. (I found a Herbert Marriott living in Thornville and sent him a letter. I will be interested to see if he responds.) More later, John -- John Middleton, Leawood, Kansas Middleton, SCT>Liverpool, Eng>Chicago, IL, 1800-1920; Neely, IRL>PA, 1759-1900; Chid(d)ester, WV>OH, 1800-1900; Som(m)erville, Grasmere, Eng, 1700-1850 Web Page: http://www.planetkc.com/jmcpa -- Unbuttoned Press - Genealogy Publishing

For Arlene on the ROOT Family--Licking Co. Transcribed Marriage Book, page 111, has Noble ROOT married to Harriet BUSHNELL on 22 Feb 1821. Perhaps she is the one who helped raise the children. Also there is a Harriet ROOT married to E. M. GUSEY on 9 Jun 1840. Page 112 has Alanson ROOT md. to Phebe WILLIAMS on 29 Mar 1827. Alanson ROOT and a William S. RICHARDS were Administrators to the estate of Noble ROOT when he died in 1831. Perhaps this will help in some way. Regards, Linda

I have recently found my ggg-grandmother in the new LDS Familysearch site--someone I thought I would never find. The information (undocumented) that is given is that Amanda Root was born September 28, 1818, in Granville, Licking Co., to Noble Root and Damaris Barrett Root. I have explored the Licking County web site and see that there was a court house fire in 1875. I'm hoping some of you experienced in researching in Licking County can help. Is there any other source out there for proving that Amanda is their daughter? Her mother died before Amanda was 2 and there were numerous older brothers and sisters. Perhaps she (and other children) were raised by someone other than the father. Prior to finding this information my only information on Amanda was a marriage record from Preble County for her and John Melville Crabb on May 17, 1838. He was a Presbyterian minister and they lived in Williams County. Amanda died Jan. 1, 1848. The information given in the ancestral file on the Familysearch site says John Middleton Crabb, which is incorrect. There was a John Middleton Crabb in the family, but he was not the minister. When exploring the Licking county web pages, I did find cemetery records documenting death and burials for several members of the Root family, but Amanda was buried in a little country church graveyard in Williams county. Any help or suggestions on where to look next would be most welcome. Thank you in advance. Arlene

Hi Margie: Regarding your request for info on a WHEELHOUSE family in Licking Co: A Robert & Hannah Wheelhouse emigrated from Yorkshire, England, to Licking Co. ca. 1818. I know they had a daughter Elizabeth (Betsy) born 19 Jan. 1815 in Colne, Heptonstall, Yorkshire, married ISAAC KENNEDY 3 Oct. 1833, died 16 July 1904 in Woodstock Twp., Schuyler Co., IL. Elizabeth had at least one brother. He was named John. He was in Licking Co. at the time of the 1840 census. Perhaps your Victoria Wheelhouse was a daughter of John or another brother. Have you tried the Licking Co. 1850 census? Maybe Victoria and her parents didn't depart Licking Co. until after that census was taken. Good luck with your research. Bill bartstam@juno.com ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Mary, Have you tried the censuses for 1850 and 1860? In 1860 Solomon was living in Perry Township (p.88) with George, Anthony, Solomon, Henry, and Harriet, and next door to Rolla Levingston and his family (a brother, perhaps?) Ruth was not listed. I just checked the 1870 Index I have, and Solomon is not listed. The Marriage Book has a gap in the records from 1829 to 1839. From the age of son George in 1860 (25), I would guess that Solomon and Ruth were married during this gap. Linda

Looking for information about Solomon Levingston b. abt 1810, son of Andrew Levingston b. 1781. Married Ruth ?. Family lived in Licking Co., OH. Have been unable to find a marriage record and death dates for Solomon and Ruth. There was also a son, Solomon, Jr. b. abt 1844. Any help will be appreciated. Mary maria3@pe.net

Wondering if anyone might know of the Wheelhouse family in that county. Victoria V. Wheelhouse was born Mar. 19, 1846 in "Lickon County", Ohio, as stated in a 1934 obituary in Council, Id. Must be Licking County. When she was 4 yrs. old she moved with her folks in a covered wagon to Polk City, Iowa. She was my husband's great grandmother, having married George E. Steward in 1867. Thank you. Margie Yongue

I just recently joined the Licking Ohio list, and am interested in finding descendants of William Wilson who was a Congressman from Licking Co., OH. He was a cousin to my 4 great grandfather James Wilson. Although William came to Chillicothe and then Newark, where he stayed until an accident which ended his life on 6 June 1827, I am not aware of other family members who may have been in the area. This William, son of Alexander and grandson of Robert Wilson was from New Boston, NH. Does anyone know anything about any of these Wilsons? (Especially names of William's wife and family?) Descendants of Robert Wilson Generation No. 1 1. Robert1 Wilson. Children of Robert Wilson are: + 2 i. Thomas2 Wilson. + 3 ii. James Wilson. + 4 iii. Alexander Wilson. Generation No. 2 2. Thomas2 Wilson (Robert1). Children of Thomas Wilson are: 5 i. David3 Wilson. 6 ii. James Wilson. 7 iii. Elizabeth Wilson. 8 iv. Alexander Wilson. 9 v. Robert Wilson. 10 vi. David Wilson. 11 vii. Jane Wilson. 3. James2 Wilson (Robert1). Children of James Wilson are: 12 i. Robert3 Wilson, born Abt. 1768. 13 ii. James Wilson, born Abt. 1770 in New Boston, New Hampshire, USA,; died 20 February 1836 in Town of Hillsborough, Hillsborough Co. , New Hampshire, Pine Hill Cemetery. He married Margaret "Peggey" McClure 31 December 1793 in Hillsboro, NH. 14 iii. David Wilson, born Abt. 1771; died 09 October 1848 in Hillsborough, Lower Village, NH (Pine Hill Cemetery). 15 iv. Molly Wilson. 16 v. John Wilson. 17 vi. Samuel Wilson. 18 vii. Hugh Wilson. 19 viii. Jane Wilson. 20 ix. Margaret Wilson. She married William Batchelder Dodge. 4. Alexander2 Wilson (Robert1). Children of Alexander Wilson are: 21 i. Alexander3 Wilson. 22 ii. William Wilson, born 19 March 1773 in New Boston, NH; died 06 June 1827 in Newark, Licking county, Ohio.

In Feb, OHLICKIN-L had a query for Mary Clark. Here is another CLARK query: Seeking Lydia Clark nee Lydia Butt. Lydia was d/o Samuel Butt b. VA d. Monroe Twp, Licking Co 1845 and Fanny Brake b. VA abt 1803 d. ? m. 1823 Samuel Butt. Lydia Clark was 3rd named heir in Samuel Butt's estate settlement; therefore prob b. 1828-30. Can not find Lydia Clark in 1850C. When Samuel Butt estate was closed, his farm was sold to George W. and Amelia Clark. That could be a clue--but it has not been helpful. Thanks for your assistance.

Brenda: Could I ask a favor? When you are wading around in tall grass visiting those cemeteries, would you sort of watch for Rutledge graves. I surely envy you getting to make that trip. Oh I know it is wrong to envy but I so would like to visit Ohio. Afraid my travelin days are over. I am 81 and live in OKL.A. Most of the counties in Ohio have Rutledge families from Maryland. Rachel Demaree Clemons RDCLEMONS@aol.com

I expect to be in Licking Co. briefly this summer. My family was from Toboso, Hanover Twsp. I'll go to Toboso and trudge through various cemeteries. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can best spend my time? Brenda

Hester Deweese b.abt. 3 Jun 1804 Possibly in France m.David Bonar b abt 9 Oct 1784 possibly in MD. They were married 10 Sep 1820 in Licking Co. OH. Hester d. 25 May 1846 in Albion (Noble) IN. I am looking for information on her parents. Thanks for any info, Jim Middleton

Seeking any information on the family of James Huse, especially his siblings of whom I know nothing. Below is all I know. I do have information about the ancestors of George Stadden if anyone is interested. Thanks Bob Moody Descendants of James Huse 1 James Huse .. +Betsy Whittaker ..... 2 Zevolena Huse b: Mar 16, 1820 in , Muskingum, OH ......... +George Mathias Stadden b: Jun 30, 1817 in Madison, Licking, OH m: Sep 28, 1838 in Licking, OH ............ 3 Rollin B. Stadden b: Jul 11, 1843 in Madison, Licking, OH ............ 3 Cyrena M. Stadden b: Dec 31, 1846 in Madison, Licking, OH ............ 3 Clarence C. Stadden b: Jun 26, 1849 in Madison, Licking, OH

Tim, I noticed you are researching WELLS. Do you find a connection to my family? Descendants of WILLIAM CLINTON WELLS William Clinton WELLS born Abt. 1856 in Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio Died 26 November 1919 in Newark, Licking, Ohio. Married Mary Eells HEMPSTED 27 June 1878 in Newark, Licking, Ohio daughter of Charles HEMPSTED and Mary E. EELLS. Children of William WELLS and Mary HEMPSTED are: 1. Charles H.WELLS, born 20 May 1879 in Newark, Licking, Ohio. 2. William C. WELLS, born 04 February 1881 in Newark, Licking, Ohio; 3. George B. WELLS, born 03 August 1883 in Newark, Licking, Ohio 4. Marcus WELLS, born 01 September 1885 in Newark, Licking, Ohio Died 1886 in , , , USA. 5. Sidney WELLS, born 08 February 1888 in Newark, Licking, Ohio Died March 1970 in , , , USA. 6. Richard S. WELLS, born 29 January 1890 in Newark, Licking, Ohio 7. Henry Eugene WELLS, born 31 March 1893 in Newark, Licking, Ohio; Died 14 February 1963 in Miami, Dade, Florida. 1.Charles H. WELLS born 20 May 1879 in Newark, Licking, Ohio. He married Ruth. Children of Charles WELLSand Ruth are: Charles W. WELLS. Linda WELLS. 2.William C. WELLS born 04 February 1881 in Newark, Licking, Ohio Children of William C. WELLS are: Janet WELLS. Charles WELLS. 5.Sidney WELLS born 08 February1888 in Newark, Licking, Ohio Died March 1970 Child of Sidney WELLS is: Helen WELLS, died 1997. 7.Henry Eugene WELLS b.31 Mar1893 in Newark, Licking, Ohio Married Gertrude Alice BRANDEL 20 Nov 1915 in Chicago, Illinois. Died14 Feb1963 in Miami,Florida. Children of Henry WELLS and Gertrude BRANDEL are: Henry Eugene WELLS, born 23 July 1917 Died 02 October 1992 in Mobile, Alabama. Jerome Louis WELLS, born 25 December 1919 in Illinois. Doris WELLS, born 17 August 1923 in Illinois. The WELLS FAMILY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION web site address is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wellsfam/wfrahome.html Regards, Merry Cowart Meredith Wells Cowart jimandmerrycowart@zebra.net Research Areas: Westpreussen: (Marienweder)CHUDOBBA, KINDZECK, MATERNE, PRIEBE, TUCHLINSKE Oldenburg: (Berne)EGGERS, (Syke)MEYER, (Varel)THIEN, (Helminghausen)THOLEN, (Herzlake)VOELKER United Kingdom: (West Riding Yorkshire)ROGERSON, ROSE, (Unk.loc.)COMSTIVE Switzerland: (Berne) STUEBER Rhineland Pfalz: (Pirmasens) LEINENWEBER United States: (NY>OH) HEMPSTED, (Ohio)WELLS, (CT>OH)WYLES, EELLS http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/o/w/Meredith-W-Cowart/

I am looking for any information that would prove/disprove/suggest/question that the Reuben GRAVES buried in the Old Colony Burial Grounds in Granville, Licking Co., OH was the father of Elizabeth (GRAVES) INGHAM, wife of Thomas INGHAM. The dates I have are as follows: Reuben GRAVES b. ca 1735 CT? d. 22 Aug 1824 Granville, Licking Co., OH Susanna his wife b. 29 Jun 1746 d. 2 Feb 1838 Granville, Licking Co., OH Elizabeth GRAVES b. 1 Mar 1769 d. 6 Jul 1850 Granville, Licking Co., OH Elizabeth and her husband Thomas appear to have been buried very close to Reuben and Susanna. I have seen references to other children of Reuben (Enoch, Josiah, Roswell) but have seen no mention of Elizabeth. Any help, whether pointing to this relationship or pointing away, is greatly appreciated! Thanks--Tim Dawe, Columbus, OH Licking County Surnames: GRAVES, INGHAM, WELLS, WILCOXSON