Hi all ... I am looking for information on a Francis L. "Frank" WELLS b: 1843 in Erie Co., OH to Francis James and Ann (Hill) WELLS (she was the daughter of John HILL who died about 1880 .. I think). Frank served in the Civil War from 1861 to about 1872 discharged in Rhode Island. He met and married an Irish Catholic girl there in 1872. After two daughters being born in RI: Nellie and Mary J. WELLS, they moved to Wellington as his parents had moved here. Evidentially, his mother was not happy with his Irish Catholic wife as according to her own testimony she knew nothing about her, did not want to know anything about her and would not allow her in the house. Since the children were raised in the Catholic church, I suspect it was the same for the children. On the 1880 census, Frank was running a Billiard Room in Wellington. It was stated that he drank heavily and gambled his money away. The children born in Wellington were Agnes b: ca 1876, Katherine W. b: ca 1878, Frank b: ca 1879 and Josephine M. "Josie" born 1880. In 1883 after receiving 'property' from his grandfather (must be John Hill), he sold the 'property' for $3000 and set out to start his own business ... and never returned. He went to Peninsula, Summit Co, OH and then to Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. There is a possibility he was also in Sparta, Stark Co., OH and Medina Co., OH for a short time in the mid-1880s. In 1900 they found him dead in his 'West side Room" after he had not been to work for several days. At least Mary J., Katherine W. and Josephine M. lived in Cleveland from about 1889 to at least 1924 when their mother died in Cleveland (they brought her to Cleveland in Oct 1901). In 1902 Josephine, Katherine and Mary J. were not married .. worked as dressmakers and stenographer. I only know Mary J. the dressmaker was not married when her mother died in 1924 .. and possibly Josephine. I would like to know what happened to Nellie, Agnes and Frank... did they die in Wellington or get married? In the request for Widow pensions, there is no mention at all of the son, Frank .. so I believe he may have died very young. Also, there is no mention of the daughter Agnes. However, it did indicate that when he left her that she had 6 children, the youngest being 1-1/2 years old. Can anyone fill me in on this family and what happened to the children? Also, any information on John Hill and his wife would be appreciated. Bonita -- Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

Unfortunately, the viruses do not get sent only from address books, but can be routinely sent from names on messages in the person's inbox. For those of us who keep lots of email, if we get a virus, it could go to many, many people. I cannot understand why people will not purchase and keep up to date a virus program. I once asked an ISP about warning people to get virus programs, and they disagreed that it was not their business to do this. I guess they thought it would cost them business. In my opinion computer sellers and ISPs , as well as Rootsweb, could help people by stressing the need for virus protection. Margaret Scheffler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Kocak" <Mary_K@centurytel.net> To: <OHLORAIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [OHLORAIN] leaving the lists > This is starting to be a pet peeve of mine and I mean no disrespect to > anyone on the list discussing viruses. I have at some point seen a virus > discussion on every list I have been on. I wish that rootsweb would address > the problem by explaining why you cannot get a virus from the list and it > should be included in the welcome letter to every list. At the very least > they should provide a very visible link explaining it. > As soon as I am done here I am going to write rootsweb and suggest it. I > hope that a few others will do the same. Maybe they will address the issue. > One other thing, Please go through your address books periodically and > delete addresses of people you no longer correspond with. I was recently > sent a virus by someone I had an ebay transaction with almost 2 years ago. > Fortunately I didn't open the attachment, but there was no reason for my > address to still be in her address book. > I'm off to email rootsweb I hope a few others do the same :-) > Mary > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <VictorJBlomberg@aol.com> > To: <OHLORAIN-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 9:20 PM > Subject: Re: [OHLORAIN] leaving the lists > > > > Virginia, > > > > YOu dont get viruses from the list. You cant. Any viruses you have are > > from personal emails. or items you downloaded. > > > > > > ==== OHLORAIN Mailing List ==== > > Visit the Lorain County Genealogy page > > http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen > > > > > > > ==== OHLORAIN Mailing List ==== > Search the Archive of Messages for OHLORAIN Mailing List > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > >

Charles F. Lee born CT 1843, served 106th OVI Co.B, went to Cleveland after the CW and worked with J.F.Ryder. Lee came to Elyria and opened his own studio in Elyria Bldg in 1876. Lee's studio was still open for business in 1894. I lose track of him after that. Charles Schiede, famous Elyria photograpsher became his apprentice in 1889 at the tender age of 14. Hope this helps you Sharon. -- Nancy M. Meyers, Lorain OH Genealogy Lookup Volunteer http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen A proud RootsWeb Supporter Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness Volunteer http://www.raogk.org Life Member of Ohio Genealogical Society http://www.ogs.org/

on 2/24/02 5:59 PM, MScheffler at mscheffl@twcny.rr.com wrote: > Unfortunately, the viruses do not get sent only from address > books, but can be routinely sent from names on messages in the > person's inbox. For those of us who keep lots of email, if we get a > virus, it could go to many, many people. > > I cannot understand why people will not purchase and keep up to > date a virus program. I once asked an ISP about warning people to get > virus programs, and they disagreed that it was not their business to > do this. I guess they thought it would cost them business. > > In my opinion computer sellers and ISPs , as well as Rootsweb, > could help people by stressing the need for virus protection. I couldn't agree more, Margaret. AntiVirus software is kind of like home insurance and should be thought of in much the same way. Sooner or later, you're going to need it. And the best time to have it is BEFORE you need it. Where it differs from insurance is in the sense that having this simple piece of $30.00 software can eliminate the possibility of ever acquiring such a virus or of spreading it on to your correspondents (at least in 99.99% of cases). That's very cheap insurance in a world where the equipment you're protecting is often valued at $1,000 or more. Regards, Byron Bray byron.bray@cmug.com

Mary, I have had requests to view your Lorain postcards since you originally posted to the list. Are you planning to leave them on your website for awhile? I could post a link from the county website if you do. Sue -- Sue Strick, Lorain County Coordinator for OHGenWeb Lorain County Genealogy Page, http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen L.C. Mailing List, http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen/mail.htm

Virginia, Re a death certificate for Mary Gibson: If you get a death certificate locally in the county, it will tell you, among other things, where Mary is buried. There is a lot less information on the certificate issued by the state. There are three Health Departments in our county; Lorain City, Elyria City and Lorain County. See http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen/resources.htm for addresses and phone numbers. Sue -- Sue Strick, Lorain County Coordinator for OHGenWeb Lorain County Genealogy Page, http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen L.C. Mailing List, http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen/mail.htm

Try Lorain Co. http://wwwcenturytel.net/lorgen If your going to do work in this area, a membership would help the site. Duane ----- Original Message ----- From: "G M G" <dover@adelphia.net> To: <OHLORAIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 4:33 PM Subject: Re: [OHLORAIN] cemeteries > > Greetings all! > > I am interested in the names of cemeteries located on the Lorain > Co./Cuyahoga Co. border or close to. > > This would encompass a great deal of towns on the border of two counties, > from the lake to 30? 40? miles to the south of it. Can you pinpoint a town > with church records, or city directories, or census records so you know > where look more closely? Maybe others on the list can suggest some clues to > help you narrow down your search. > > Gail, Ohio > > > ==== OHLORAIN Mailing List ==== > Search the Archive of Messages for OHLORAIN Mailing List > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > >

> Greetings all! > I am interested in the names of cemeteries located on the Lorain Co./Cuyahoga Co. border or close to. This would encompass a great deal of towns on the border of two counties, from the lake to 30? 40? miles to the south of it. Can you pinpoint a town with church records, or city directories, or census records so you know where look more closely? Maybe others on the list can suggest some clues to help you narrow down your search. Gail, Ohio

I am trying to identify and date a photo taken in Elyria. The photographer's name looks like Chas F Lee, No. 35 West Broad St. Can anyone tell me when this photography shop was in business? Thanks! Sharon

Greetings all! I am interested in the names of cemeteries located on the Lorain Co./Cuyahoga Co. border or close to. I have no problem with phoning the cemeteries myself, I just don't know who to call. I am researching my Grandmother Mary "Mollie" Brown Gibson, b.1885ish in TN who I believe died in NEOH. My father was born in Cuyahoga in 1917, but "Lorain" has popped up on records also. I know, at least, that they were West siders. I am looking closely at a particular Mary E Gibson that I found on the Ohio Historical Society's Death Index: Mary E Gibson, d.8/9/1934, Lorain Co., Vol.8223, Cert.52392. Yes, I have since sent for a copy of this DC - sooooo 90 or so days from now... The only tidbit - and this one is self generated - that I think can narrow things down is the fact that since my Mary was from TN - I do not believe she was Catholic. And considering the times - I think I can feel very certain that she was not cremated - and is buried somewhere. Thank you! Virginia (Gibson) Di Donato Port Angeles, WA searching: Gibson, Brown, Bart, Robinson

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Hi, Ridgelawn is finally proofed, formatted and online at http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen/cemetery/EL-2Ridgelawn.html Many thanks to Denise Higgins Branch for copying the text from the cemetery book. Sue -- Sue Strick, Lorain County Coordinator for OHGenWeb Lorain County Genealogy Page, http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen L.C. Mailing List, http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen/mail.htm

July 17, 1901 Avon abstracted from weekly column Mrs. GIBBS of Newburgh is visiting her daughter Mrs. Joseph WALKER. Pearl DYKE who has been visiting her grandfather J. EASTMAN returned to her home in South Lorain. Charles METCALF of Elyria was in town Monday in the interest of A.R.WEBBER for probate judge. Miss Maggie OWEN from Lake Shore visited Mrs. Albert CHESTER on sunday. Mrs. A.O. CURTISS, Miss Grace BRUCE and Mr. Wm. HENSON of Elyria and Mr. & Mrs. Geo. DEMOLINE of Cleveland, attended the funeral of Mr. A.C. TOWNSHEND. Mrs. Joe HINKLE of Cleveland is visiting her parents mr. & Mrs. CASPER. Mrs. W.W. BRUCE spent a few days with I.C. BAUGHMANS. Herbert JACKSON of Cleveland is at his grandma's Mrs. C. MOON. Mr. & Mrs. John BUDINGER and family of Cleveland are visiting at J.S. TOWNSHEND's. Miss Mary BUCK is in town. Miss Nina WARDEN has returned home from Cleveland. The Baptist Society will meet with Mrs. Geo. MOON on Thursday noon. Alfred C. TOWNSHEND died at his residence on July 8th, 1901. He was born Leicester England on Feb. 6, 1827. He was married 46 yrs ago to Mary HENSON who died in 1876. They had lost two children in 1864. Four years ago his older & only brother passed away. He had come to Avon with his father & brother John. ------------------- Nancy M. Meyers, Lorain OH

July 19, 1901 The little daughter of Mr. B.GREBER died of diabetes. This is the 3rd child he has lost to this disease.She was 4 years of age. Mrs. H.W.POWERS & sons have returned from Ravenna but Miss Alice will remain a month longer. Rev. WEED of O.T.S. is supplying the pulpit at the Congregational church during the absence of regular vacationing pastor. Mr. Clark KOLB has the addition to his house nearly done. Mr. & Mrs. Silas VIBBER & son have returned from the Pan American Expo. B.R.COLE of Mathews IN was a guest last week of W.L.STEDMAN. E.S.HEASONER has the frame erected for Clarence KILNER's new house. F.M.SCHACHT and James HASLAIN have each lost a good horse during the recent hot weather. Mrs. Eurania COLE of Swanton and Miss Adelia COLE of Cleveland are guests of Mrs. John DRESSLER. Mrs. Anna MYERS of Cleveland is visiting her daughter Mrs. KOLB. the annual reunion of the PETTY family ws held recently at the home of Mrs. J.B. DURAND. over 30 guests were present. Mrs. Samuel ROE is very ill. -- Nancy M. Meyers, Lorain OH Genealogy Lookup Volunteer http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen

Kipton of Camden Twp. July 1901 abstracted from weekly column Mr. & Mrs. W.J.PERKINS are visiting relatives in Canada. Mr. & Mrs. John ROSS of Oberlin are visiting Mr. H.P. ADAMS & other friends. Mr. Wm. JOHNSON died suddenly last Thursday of heart trouble. The Misses Fanny SCOT and Ollie TWINING and V.L.TWINING and son Herbert attended the exposition last week. Mrs. HARDY is visiting her daughter Mrs. TWINING in Brighton. Mrs. Charles BUCKLEY's family will care for Grandma SHATTUCK and will live in her home. Mrs. GREATE's daughter Ida and family from the west are spending a few days with their mother. -- Nancy M. Meyers, Lorain OH

July 17, 1901 abstracted from weekly Grafton column Usual services on Sunday at M.E. church this Sunday. Miss Jennie BRYENTON of Cleveland is visiting at Rev.BRYENTON. Mrs. BRYENTON, Eugene and Birdlic have the measles. The M.E. church has been papered & is now ready for usual services. Mrs. T.B.SHOWALTER and son Frank went to Niagara Falls to spend time with her brother J.VAUGHN and other friends. They will also visit Pan America before they return. Miss Fern GIBSON of Chicago is visiting friends in town. Mrs. G. BOUGHTON and children spent Sunday with her sister at Lester. Postal Clerk G.BOUGHTON, was called out for extra duty Thursday on account of the death of O.G.M.CULLEN who was killed in a wreck at Nottingham. Mr.& Mrs. C.H. WIENLE left Tuesday for an indefinite trip visiting friends in Chicago & other places. T. RAWSON is sick with typhoid fever. Dr. EWING is attending him. Mr. & Mrs. T. HILL spent Sunday in Cleveland. Mrs. SWEENY is very sick. Dr. CUSHING of Elyria is attending her. by Dot. -- Nancy M. Meyers, Lorain OH Genealogy Lookup Volunteer http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen A proud RootsWeb Supporter Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness Volunteer http://www.raogk.org Life Member of Ohio Genealogical Society http://www.ogs.org/

To the person who asked about the death date of Wm L. Squire buried at North Murray Ridge Cemetery. I apologize, I can not find your e-mail inquiry address, I am hoping to get the information you requested to you this way... Wm. L Squire died Sept 10, 1845 (aged 48 years) Lorana A. wife Feb 29, 1869 (65 years 4 mo) William L. children Lorenzo died Nov 1852 age 14 George died Nov 16, 1856 age 10 Romanzo died Oct 1817 *Is this last one possible/probable with Wm being 48 when he died in 1845 1797 - 1817 = age at Romanzo's death 20 Wife Lorana would have been born 1803 = age at Romanzo's death 14 Perhaps there was a first wife???- perhaps he married young Perhaps the stone is misread/real possiblity - need someone with inside knowledge to help figure this one out. William B. Squire died May 28? 1872 age 41 years Elizabeth died May 22, 1874 age 39 Children of Wm & Elizabeth Frankey died spet 1852 Emma Infant died Jan 7, 1866 This was sent to Betchen by Loewer I have obit of William Squire's death leaving a wife and two children very vague as is most older obits Hope this is helpful Marilyn

Gail, Think of you each time I see a variation of that surname BRASIE/BRAZEE. It is nice to be able to flesh out the family history a little with tidbits of social information that is found in these weekly columns. -- Nancy M. Meyers, Lorain OH Genealogy Lookup Volunteer http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen A proud RootsWeb Supporter Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness Volunteer http://www.raogk.org Life Member of Ohio Genealogical Society http://www.ogs.org/

Thanks Nancy, for posting this. You've given me a glimpse into what my family was doing on a sunny holiday over a hundred years ago. And a new clue - they must have moved from Whitehead to the 'Center' of town. I've got a collection of these columns, but I had not seen this one. > Mr. & Mrs. Clinton BRASIE & family spent the 4th at the home of his > parents at the Center. Gail, Ohio

abstracted from a July 17, 1901 newspaper column Mrs. HART is grandma, little boy at home of Mr. & Mrs. E. BOUGHTON. Miss Emily MORAN of LaPorte now Mrs. KERN, of Colorado has a little boy. Mr. Henry DIMICK fell from the hammock last week & hurt his neck badly. Roy SMITH & Ben HOLMES spent the weekend in Toledo. Mrs. BAKER & daughter from Colorado are visiting friends in town. Mr. & Mrs. Clinton BRASIE & family spent the 4th at the home of his parents at the Center. Miss Gertie BRUCE is very sick with appendicitis. Farmers busy cutting their wheat, it is a good crop but some are complaining of rust. Violet, the Correspondent. -- Nancy M. Meyers, Lorain OH Genealogy Lookup Volunteer http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen A proud RootsWeb Supporter Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness Volunteer http://www.raogk.org Life Member of Ohio Genealogical Society http://www.ogs.org/