Hi Jimmy leaving here in the morning for Okla. Maybe I'll get to see you Love you Aunt Brona

It is still in business but is by another name on Second St. It is now the Busch-Curtis-Scheuffler Funeral Home. Hope this helps, Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shirley Johnston" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 3:49 PM Subject: [OHLORAIN] Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home > Does anyone know which funeral home took over the records of the > Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home, located at 142 Broad Street. I think it may > have gone out of business in the early 1970s. > > > ==== OHLORAIN Mailing List ==== > Search the Archive of Messages for OHLORAIN Mailing List > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/OHLORAIN > >

Peggy, Thanks for your prompt reply. It is helpful and I will contact them. Shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron &/or Peg<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 1:23 PM Subject: Re: [OHLORAIN] Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home It is still in business but is by another name on Second St. It is now the Busch-Curtis-Scheuffler Funeral Home. Hope this helps, Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shirley Johnston" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> To: <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 3:49 PM Subject: [OHLORAIN] Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home > Does anyone know which funeral home took over the records of the > Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home, located at 142 Broad Street. I think it may > have gone out of business in the early 1970s. > > > ==== OHLORAIN Mailing List ==== > Search the Archive of Messages for OHLORAIN Mailing List > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/OHLORAIN<http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/OHLORAIN> > > ==== OHLORAIN Mailing List ==== Search the Archive of Messages for OHLORAIN Mailing List http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/OHLORAIN<http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/OHLORAIN>

Does anyone know which funeral home took over the records of the Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home, located at 142 Broad Street. I think it may have gone out of business in the early 1970s.

I will be out of the office starting 05/27/2005 and will not return until 06/01/2005. I will respond to your message when I return.

Black River Genealogists and the Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will hold their joint meeting on Thursday, June 2, 2005 at the LorainPalace Civic Center, 617 Broadway Avenue, Lorain, Ohio to attend the premier showing of "The Jewel of the Port- The Story of the Lorain Lighthouse" produced by A. Koba & Co. Productions. Showtime is 7:00 PM. Admission Charge is $4.00. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Black River Historical Society - 309 Fifth St., Lorain or at the Lorain Palace Ticket Office. Special Guest appearance by Dick Goddard, Cleveland's Fox 8 Meteorologist. The event is open to the public.

I have been trying to find the parents of John Leimbach, my great grand father, for sometime now. He was born 21 May 1841 in Hesse, Germany suposidly in Castle but no clear documentation of it, died 17 Sept 1899 in Sandusky, Erie Co., OH. His first wife was Sophia Lapp and his second was Angeline Curth. He spent most of his life in American in the Brownhelm area and worked as a stone mason. I know when i was younger, mid 90's, there was a family reunion held at Mill Hallow, but no one from my branch of the Leimbach's got a record of the who goes whit who. If any one can help please email me. thanks, jason

Yes Nancy there are some misskept cemeteries in this county and it is a shame. And to let you all know if you need a name from Camden Twp. just let me know the clrek is working of fixing the miskept cemetery records from years ago. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy Meyers" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 09:24 Subject: [OHLORAIN] another 1st > Fellow Researchers, > Although I have been saddened by the recent rash > of cemetery vandalisim (in this tri-county area) > and vandalism to some churches stained glass > windows, this weekend we had a pleasant > experience. A first for us. > Here was a cemetery that really cares! > While placing flowers on a Medina County > cemetery, there was a small canvas shade shelter > set up at the entrance drive that was manned by > volunteer teens. They passed out survey cards & > a pencil. After you had visited the intended > grave sites, you just filled in the card and > handed it to another volunteer at the exit > driveway. > Some of the questions were: > Are you from this area? > If not, where did you travel from? > Are you visiting the grave of a friend or > relative? > The name of the deceased? > Did you have any problems locating a grave? > (This particular cemetery has no upright markers) > Did you find it well maintained? > Was the surrounding area well maintained? > Please feel free to leave any comments concerning > this cemetery on this card. > There were also spaces for name, address, phone, > & email address that were optional. > While visiting five other cemeteries these past > three days, sadly some were not nearly as well > kept. I did forget to ask those teens about > their connection to the cemetery, if any, but > perhaps they were working for 4-H or Eagle Scout > credit or a young folks group from an area > church. > Hope you see a local Memorial Day Parade today! > Nancy Meyers > > > > > ==== OHLORAIN Mailing List ==== > Visit the Lorain County Genealogy page > http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen >

Fellow Researchers, Although I have been saddened by the recent rash of cemetery vandalisim (in this tri-county area) and vandalism to some churches stained glass windows, this weekend we had a pleasant experience. A first for us. Here was a cemetery that really cares! While placing flowers on a Medina County cemetery, there was a small canvas shade shelter set up at the entrance drive that was manned by volunteer teens. They passed out survey cards & a pencil. After you had visited the intended grave sites, you just filled in the card and handed it to another volunteer at the exit driveway. Some of the questions were: Are you from this area? If not, where did you travel from? Are you visiting the grave of a friend or relative? The name of the deceased? Did you have any problems locating a grave? (This particular cemetery has no upright markers) Did you find it well maintained? Was the surrounding area well maintained? Please feel free to leave any comments concerning this cemetery on this card. There were also spaces for name, address, phone, & email address that were optional. While visiting five other cemeteries these past three days, sadly some were not nearly as well kept. I did forget to ask those teens about their connection to the cemetery, if any, but perhaps they were working for 4-H or Eagle Scout credit or a young folks group from an area church. Hope you see a local Memorial Day Parade today! Nancy Meyers

Thank you... really enjoyed this article... Paula/Concord,CA

Lorain County Reporter (Elyria, Lorain, Ohio) August 29, 1896 THE CLEVELAND AND ELYRIA ELECTRIC ROAD IS CONCEDED TO BE THE FINEST IN THE STATE The Cleveland-Elyria electric road has been in active operation about nine months and has proved itself to be a paying investment right from the start. Although it takes a little longer to run through to Cleveland than by the steam cars, still the wide difference in cost, and the beautiful country through which the road runs has made is so popular that every car that runs over the line is well filled. Its advantage to Elyria is large. While it is true that more people go to Cleveland to trade then formerly, still more country people come to Elyria to trade and come oftener than formerly. Especially is this so in bad weather. The Cleveland-Elyria line is an offshoot of the Berea line. It runs from Elyria to Kamm’s Corners, Cuyahoga County, and from thence over the track of the Berea line to the Lorain street car barns, Cleveland. The panoramic view from the car windows of fertile farms, charming hills and valleys, and delightful villas and suburban residences cannot be excelled anywhere under the sun. The scenes at the fine Rocky River bridge and White’s villa are alone worth a visit from the uttermost parts of the earth and its palatial cars are equal to the finest to be found anywhere. The ride clear from Lorain street depot to beautiful Elyria is through almost a continuous village, so populous is it, and in the shade of fruit and other trees. The principal points along the line are, Rocky River bridge, White’ s villa, Rockport driving park, South Dover, North Olmsted, Ridgeville, and its imposing looking power house. The road is as well laid, railed and ballasted and as smooth as the Lake Shore and while its average rate of speed is about 20 miles per hour, it can, in an emergency, easily make 35. Its power house supplies power for both roads and is substantially built, with every modern electric railway appliance, and has two powerful engines so that if one becomes temporarily disabled there is always on in reserve. The road is also supplied with the block signal and telephone system to each coach , and cars are thoroughly examined each trip at the power house, thus providing every possible means for safety, as well as comfort and pleasure of its patrons. I t is truly a model of its kind in all of its various details. The views herewith given are of its power house, Rocky River bridge, one of its palace cars, and a map of its two routes. The capital stock of the Cleveland & Elyria road is $200,000. The able and well qualified officials are: A. H. Pomeroy, president; L. M. Coe, vice president; E. T. Pomeroy, general manager and treasurer; A. E. Akins, secretary and W. J. Hiller, superintendent. The main offices are in the Garfield building, room 615, where the officials may be at all times be consulted. The operating office is at the Junction of both roads, or power house, which is also the office of the superintendent. Prospects are good now for the extension of the road to Oberlin and possibly to Wellington.

I have recently made some additions to our webpages at http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eohlorain/pictures/index.htm Go to the What's New Page: http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eohlorain/pictures/New2001.htm May 17, 2005 +Cemetery: Tombstone of Isaac Burnett +Chapter Events: 2004 First Family Inductees, 2004 First Family Add-ons, 2004 Settlers of Lorain County, 2005 Packet Stuffing for OGS Conference, 2005 OGS Exhibit Table +Churches: Index to records held by the Cleveland Catholic Diocese +Marriage Records: 1946 Anniversary of Essie & Scott Limes +Obituaries: Isabelle Burnett +Schools: Amherst 1947 Freshmen, Amherst 1947 Boys Basketball Team Enjoy! Margaret If you have any pictures or items you would like to share, please contact me at [email protected] www.centurytel.net/lorgen

Sorry Ken, I don't know who the supervisor is. I have been to Campo, very interesting place. Sharon

Phyllis: Would you please email me at [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) as I have a relative that served as a Lt. with the 6th US Colored Cav. Would you please send the web site that has information regarding the Juneteenth celebration. Thank you, Sharon Madera, Ca.

do you know that county supervisor( San Diego Co.) Dianne Jacobs is trying to Camp Lockett In Campo ( home of the Buffalo Soldiers more than 60 years preserved and placed on the National Register. Ken From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [OHLORAIN] Oberlin Juneteenth Schedule -- Pass it on! > Phyllis: > Would you please email me at [email protected]_ > (mailto:[email protected]) as I have a relative that served as a Lt. > with the 6th US Colored Cav. > Would you please send the web site that has information regarding the > Juneteenth > celebration. > Thank you, > Sharon > Madera, Ca. > > > ==== OHLORAIN Mailing List ==== > Visit the Lorain County Genealogy page > http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen >

CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH IN OBERLIN! Celebrating the United States Colored Troops &Their White Officers! Juneteenth or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed. Although the rumors of freedom were widespread prior to this, actual emancipation did not come in Texas until June 19, almost two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, January 1, 1863. Juneteenth symbolizes the end of slavery and the beginning of freedom. While its roots are in Texas, Juneteenth has become a day to celebrate freedom all over the United States. Oberlin’s history of commitment to abolition and the cause of freedom make this community uniquely qualified to celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth 2005 Event Schedule Thursday, June 16, 2005 6:30 p.m. Tribute to the U.S.C.T. - Wright Park Approximately 180,000 African-Americans comprising 163 units served in the Union Army during the Civil war, both free African- Americans and runaway slaves joined the fight. Although black soldiers proved themselves as reputable soldiers, discrimination in pay and other areas remained widespread. In actual numbers, African American soldiers comprised 10% of the entire Union Army. Losses among African Americans were high, and from all reported casualties, approximately one-third of all African Americans enrolled in the military lost their lives during the Civil War. Juneteenth pays tribute to the U.S.C.T. and their white officers on Thursday, June 16, 2005, 6:30 p.m. at Wright Park in Oberlin. Visit our website to download an application form to include your U.S.C.T. ancestor in this Tribute. Friday, June 17, 2005 10:00 a.m. Tour of Westwood Cemetery guided by Margaret Christian One of the highlights of the Oberlin 2005 Juneteenth Celebration will be tours of Westwood Cemetery by Margaret Christian. Oberlin resident and 1974 graduate of Oberlin College. The Cemetery tours are “focused on educating the public of Oberlin’s African Americans unending sacrifices in the Civil War not only as part of the citizenry, but for their people and a country that did not consider them equal,” according to Christian. Tours will take place on Friday, June 17 at 10 am and 2 pm. Westwood Cemetery can be accessed from Morgan St. Describing the importance of the tours, Christian stated that “as an African American, these ancestors are the ‘keepers of time;’ each life a grain of sand in the hour glass of time.” Christian’s tours of Westwood will include visits to the gravesite of Chinque, daughter of Caroline and John Mercer Langston. With O.S.B. Wall, Langston recruited for the 54ths Mass, the unit portrayed by Hollywood in the movie, “Glory.” Oberlin’s Henry Patterson was promoted General Robert Gould Shaw of the 54th, who went down with his men at Fort Wagner. Other sties included in the tours include that of the Buffalo Soldiers, the 5th Calvary, and their commander, General Giles Waldo Shurtleff. 12:00 Noon Copeland Quilt Unveiling - The First Church A special ceremony will unveil a memorial quilt honoring the family of John A. Copeland, one of two African-American men from Oberlin who gave their lives for the cause of freedom by participating in the raid on the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, with John Brown in 1859. Commissioned by Copeland descendant Brenda Pitts and created by quilter Marla Jackson of Lawrence, Kansas, the quilt commemorates the contributions of Copeland family members to the history of this country. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall of The First Church, Friday, June 17, 12: 00 noon to 1:30 p.m. with a special unveiling ceremony to begin at 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Tour of Westwood Cemetery guided by Margaret Christian 4:30 p.m. Community Picnic - Spring Street Park, sponsored by Oberlin Race Relations Committee 6:30 p.m. Maafa Memorial Service - Westwood Cemetery, sponsored by Oberlin Black Alliance for Progress A service in memory of those who died as a result of the slave trade or slavery in the New World. (*Maafa is a Kiswahili term for “Disaster“or “Terrible Occurrence”) 8:00 p.m. Concert in the Park - E. T. King Band on Tappan Square Saturday, June 18, 2005 10:00 a.m. Ohio UGRR Historic Marker Dedication - NE Corner of Main & Lorain Sts., sponsored by Friends of the Oberlin Underground Railroad Center The goal of Ohio Underground Railroad Association is to erect markers throughout Ohio to educate about and commemorate the rich history of the Underground Railroad movement in Ohio. Located at a key junction on the Underground Railroad, Oberlin connected at least 5 routes that led from slavery to freedom. No fugitive in Oberlin was ever returned to bondage. The Friends of the Oberlin Underground Railroad Center sponsor the marker. The dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. on the Northeast Corner of Main and Lorain Streets (across the street from Tappan Square) where the marker will stand. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. JUNETEENTH FESITVAL ON TAPPAN SQUARE - Vendors, Music & Children’s Activities All Day on Tappan Square, Basketball Tournament, Music, Broom Jumping Ceremony, Free Bike Raffle, 5th U.S.C.T. Re-enactors! 12:00 Noon Juneteenth Parade - Down Home Riders 7:00 p.m. CP’s Bid Whist Party – Oberlin Inn, sponsored by Connie Ponder Relax and unwind with a good old fashioned game of bid whist. Bring your partner or hook-up on site. Come ready to fellowship, laugh and, of course, talk trash! Refreshments served, $5.00 donation. June 18-25 Family Warmth Quilt Show – Olla Mae’s Drygoods, 5 S. Main, Lower Level Juneteenth 2005 is sponsored by Oberlin Area Chamber of Commerce and The African American Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Lorain County

Jean, Thank you for the info. Sherri ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 3:06 PM Subject: Re: [OHLORAIN] Ohio Death Certificate Collection at the Akron-Summit County ... > Sherri, > The website for the Ohio Department of Health does explain the fee > structure > including searches where the exact date or location are not known. It > appears that they can do a search but there might be a small fee for that. > Good luck! > > Jean > > > ==== OHLORAIN Mailing List ==== > Visit the Lorain County Genealogy page > http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen >

I have just received my gr grandmothers death cert. The wonder of it all is I received it in 3 days in response to an e-mail request. Total cost is 1.05. One dollar for the search and .05 cents for the one certificate. Luckily I was able to locate the vol and doc. numbers from the Ohio Death Index and provide them to the gal there. I dont know how you go about anything after the index ends. I could have requested up to 7 documents in which case I would have sent them 1.35 (1.00 for the initial search and .05 per certificate) This certificate has been a mystery to me because she died in the Cleveland area, locating certificates there are more difficult due to the individual municipalities handling this documentation differently. Of course I should think of the 3 different health departments here in Lorain County that house the various death certificates......................... BTW - I believe an official death cert from the Health Dept runs somewhere around 16.00 I am told. What a blessing to us geneologists to have this resource available Marilyn

Sherri, The website for the Ohio Department of Health does explain the fee structure including searches where the exact date or location are not known. It appears that they can do a search but there might be a small fee for that. Good luck! Jean

Jean, your explanation does clarify it for me. Since I don't know the exact city where he died but I do know the month and year would my best bet be to order it from the Ohio Department of Health? Thank you very much for your response and help. Sherri ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 12:51 AM Subject: Re: [OHLORAIN] Ohio Death Certificate Collection at the Akron-Summit County ... > Sherri, > These records are not online. This is a microfilm collection that can be > viewed at the library only. However, the library will accept mail, phone, > or > email requests. See the website address below. > The Ohio Death Certificate Collection at the Akron-Summit Co. Library > currently goes from 20 Dec. 1908 to August 1952 with plans to extend the > collection > up to and including 1954. If you need a Death Certificate in that time > frame, > go to the library website at http://www.ascpl.lib.oh.us/ and look for > instructions in their Special Collections - Genealogy and Local History > Section. > > For a death certificate for 1978, you could write to the Ohio Department > of > Health. See the website at http://www.odh.ohio.gov for fees and the > correct > mailing address, or you can contact the city where the death occured and > write > to the office that holds those death records. > > Hope this clarifies the information. > > Jean > > > ==== OHLORAIN Mailing List ==== > Search the Archive of Messages for OHLORAIN Mailing List > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/OHLORAIN >