Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/10807 Surname: POLLOCK, ROCKWELL, O'DONNELL, VERNON ------------------------- My name is Chris Roberts and I just visited the Hebron Cemetery in April of 2001 ago looking for POLLOCK's. I found this: POLLOCK George W. 1855-1910 his wife Eliza 1857-1927. Another grave- David POLLOCK 1870-1917. Another grave- Mary Alice POLLOCK 1873-1936. I have pictures of these as well. George and Eliza (ROCKWELL) are my great-great grandparents. Eliza, who died in London Madison County,her parents were Silas ROCKWELL and Rachel VERNON. As far as I know they had 5 children one of whom, Sadie, was my great-grandmother. She married John O'DONNELL in Madison County. I have more information on them but I do not know how David and Mary Alice tie in yet. I can tell you where I found the cemetery, it is actually in Pickaway County, near Deercreek Lake. Are you related to these POLLOCK's?

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/10805 Surname: DAVIS ------------------------- Looking for names of my 3G grandparents who had at least one son, my 2G G/D Asa Davis. Both of the 3G G/P were born in NJ probably 1775-1795. Where married unknown. At some point however, they lived someplace in OH; possibly along the National Road such as Madison Co. It was here in OH where son Asa was born in 1818. Final residence of 3G G/P is unknown. Asa however went on to Madison Co.IN where he lived from at least 1838 to 1864. While there he married Mary Jane Branson in 1846. In summary, looking for names of NJ born Davis husband and wife who lived in OH and had their children from probably 1810 to 1830. Also interested in names of siblings of the Asa mentioned above. Any clues / ideas are welcome. Thanks Eldon Davis

I am looking for the parents of Rosetta Gordin who married Solomon Brock. Rosetta and Solomon are buried in Jeffersonville. It is possible that she would have been from the South Solon area. Thanks

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/10804 Surname: Pennell, Lintner ------------------------- Tom-I am interested in your Pennell research. Did your John Pennell have three children? One of them being Ida? If so please e-mail me. Susan Keener

I would appreciate help on finding information on old cemeteries in Stokes Twp in the vicinity of South Solon. There is a possibility that my great grandfather , John Law, may have been buried somewhere in that Twp around 1830. Thanks for any assistance. Jessie , Calif

In 1827 Joseph Law witnessed a deed from John and Hopey Law to James Moon. Does anyone know of this Joseph Law? The land was located in the vicinity of South Solon. Would appreciate any information concerning Joseph. Thanks for any help. Jessie, Calif

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/10803 Surname: Paine, Clemons, Shaner, Smith, Baker, Priddy ------------------------- Eliza Ann Clemons was my gggGrandmother. She was first married in 1850 to Henry Shaner in Madison County, Ohio. They had three children that I have found. Fanny who married a Scott Smith in 1874, Mary who married a David L. Baker in 1882, and John A. Shaner who married Amelia J. Priddy in Van Wert County, Ohio. On the 1880 census of Madison County I found listed Minor Paine age 44, Anna (which is what Eliza must have called herself)44, John A. Shaner (step-son to Minor Paine), and Mary Shaner (step-daughter to Minor Paine). Henry Shaner must have died somewhere between 1862 and 1868 when Eliza and Minor were married. I only recently found all this out. Do you have any more information on Minor and Eliza? Do you know where they are buried? Anything you could tell me would help so much. There is not alot of information available from out of Madison County.

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/10802 Surname: NOON, SHEEHAN ------------------------- My gg-uncle Michael NOON and his son-in-law (Simeon SHEEHAN)owned a grain business in Madison County in the late 1800's. It was named Noon and Sheehan. A written account appears in the History of Madison County. Could someone tell me how long the business existed? I would guess it was in or near Plain City since this is where the families resided. Thanks for your help. Charlene

Hi List, My daughter has also transcribed a large article that summarizes events of 1889. It is the last large article that we have. Article - The Madison County Democrat, Wednesday, January 1, 1890. 1889. Brief Epitome of Local Events of Interest Occurring During the Year. JANUARY. 2 - Death of Charley Skeels; Mrs. M. M. Thomas buried. 3 - White Caps on glade. 7 - Laura Heath, Gillivan's, died. 11- "Mose" Wilson's dead body found near Westerville, supposed to have been murdered. 12 - Death of Mrs. Belle Hays, South Solon, died. 15 - John W. Wilson assigned; Stephen Miller of Pleasant township, died. 16 - Jeptha Hughs, old Stokes township citizen, died; Buff prairie school house burned. 18 - Mrs. Chris. Straus, London, died. 19 - Demented Lafayette woman attempted suicide. 22 - Mrs. Geo. Bentzel died. 24 - Madison Loan and Building Company organized; Andrew Rupert dropped dead. 30 - Col. Wm. H. Summers' death. 31- Mrs. John Haney died. FEBRUARY. 6 - Mrs. John Whalen, London, died. 7 - Abe Hasting's house in Mt. Sterling burned. 8 - Mrs. Ann Andrews died at Amity. 9 - "Aunty" Carter, aged over 100 years, died at County Infirmary. 11 - London Loan and Building Company organized. 13 - M. E. revival at W. Jefferson closed with over 80 conversions; Mrs. Mary Fitzgivens, above Somerford died. 15 - Mrs. Charlotte Dickensheets, London, died. 19 - Mrs. Clint. Peterson, London, died. 24 - Va. Bauer, former London tailor, died at Columbus; Peene's elevator at West Jefferson burned. 27 - Death of Mrs. Susan Huffman, Grassy Point. 28 - Demise of Mrs. Martha March, Lower Glade, and Mrs. Minor Paine, London. MARCH. 2 - Jacob March, well-known marbler, died. 8 - The Geary burglars got a prison dose. 9 - John Chenowith suicided at Harrisburg. 10 - Jennie Putnam died at West Jefferson. 12 - New Masonic temple at London dedicated. 13 - Rev. Campbell died at Bellaire. 14 - A. C. Drake, Plain City, died. 15 - Barnum McCarty, died. 16 - Death of Mrs. Rebecca Corzelius in the West. 17 - St. Patrick's Day celebrated. 19 - Hubbard will broken. 20 - Horse-trainer Snyder, bigamist, arrested. 23 - Thos. Locke, young Somerford farmer, accidently shot; DEMOCRAT'S gift distribution. 24 - Thomas Meehan died near West Jefferson. 26 - Death of Mrs. J. B. Morgridge, Plain City. 27 - Death of Florence Booth, Deercreek, and Mrs. Lucinda Young, Mt. Sterling. 30 - Death of Mrs. Nancy Gilbert, Somerford. APRIL. 1 - Spring elections; death of Mrs. W. W. Hartranft, west of London, and Mrs. McFarland, West Jefferson. 4 - Death of John R. Smith, east of London. 6 - Jas. Rankin assigned. 9 - Turner's slaugther house burned. 10 - Lewis Undermach, Plain City, died; also Mrs. McClintick, Rosedale. 12 - Mrs. Jacob Martin died at West Jefferson. 15 - Horse thieves raid the county; David Murray, Rosedale, died. 17 - Shuman caught burglarizing Gosslee's grocery. 18 - Body of unknown dead baby found in a London well. 22 - William Porter suicided at Amity by taking poison. 23 - Thos. D. Bonner, prominent young farmer, found dying of heart disease; Potee's shingle factory at Somerford burned. MAY. 1 - Ab. Bateman's house, Monroe township, burned. 6 - Emil Weber killed at Portland, Oregon; death of Mrs. Wm. Booth, Jefferson township. 7 - David M. Bradley, Monroe township, died. 16 - Wm. Douglass, Big Plain, died. 19 - Uncle Billy Johnston, Range township pioneer, passed away. 20 - Mrs. Mattie Carey, Plain City, died. 21 - Bank check worker arrested. 24 - R. Grant Roll died at San Bernardino, Cal. 25 - Loa Irvin, London, died. 26 - Monmouth Goodyear, Somerford, died; Rev. Father Hickey delivered Memorial Address. 28 - London's base ball park opened. 29 - Patrick Cuzack died at Richmond, Ind., the result of being run over by cars. 30 - Decoration Day celebration. JUNE. 6 - London organized to send help to Johnstown sufferers. 13 - London High School Commencement. 14 - Electric light ordinance passed. 18 - New loan company organized at Mt. Sterling. 19 - Mrs. H. Blair died at Mt. Sterling. 21 - Presley Jones, South Charleston farmer, died. 23 - J. C. Deem died at Range. 24 - Three new county roads sold. 27 - Merchants' Carnival at London. 28 - Wm. J. Hodges, old soldier of Mt. Sterling, died. JULY. 1 - Mrs. Ed. Donahoe, London, died. 4 - Big Catholic picnic. 9 - Mrs. Rebecca Butler, Lilly Chapel, died. 10 - Mrs. Ruth Barrett, South Solon, died; Madison County Children's Home opened. 13 - Mrs. Chris. Smith's house in Oak Run township burned; Lohr's bromated-saline water gives out; death of Mrs. Jeriah Swetland and Colonel Bolly Lewis at London. 17 - Earlie Zumbro died at Santa Monica, Cal. 18 - Sandy Olds, assassin of Emil Weber found guilty at Portland, Oregon. 19 - Hon. J. P. Martin blown up in explosion at Water Works at Washington C. H. 21 - Mrs. Hannah Garrett, aged 72 years, died at London. 23 - C. S. & C. train struck team at High street crossing, narrow escape of driver; Mrs. Henry Jones dropped death at West Jefferson. 24 - J. D. Dudley, candy man of London, skipped out; Joseph Bradley, Monroe township, died; "Dickey" Shepherd, Harrisburg, kicked to death by horse. AUGUST. 1 - Felix Dounce, Pleasant tp., died; Mrs. Adeline Bidwell, Monroe, died. 2 - C. S. & train cuts off legs of Wm. Wilson at Galloway; Lydia Nedds, London, died. 3 - Finley Webb's child scalded to death. 5 - Teachers' Institute; A. Mitchell, Sr., died at Mt. Sterling. 6 - Mrs. Mary Pearce, aged 79 years, died at London. 9 - Three chicken thieves - the Hamiltons - in hoc. 11 - Wesley Lilly, old citizen, died at Lilly Chapel. 14 - Hon. David Haskell passed quietly away. 17 - Augustus Vogelsberg, of Resaca, crushed to death in gravel pit. 18 - Renner boys at Jefferson capture a Negro burglar. 19 - Lizzie Morrissey, Oak Run township, and Rev. S. G. Prior, Lafayette, died. 21 - Ella Lynch, nine-year-old girl, died from lock-jaw; big fire at Mt. Sterling. 23 - Mrs. Sarah R. Miller, Pleasant township, died. 27 - Mrs. Jno. Millikin died at Plain City. 28 - Water Works carried in London nearly two to one. 29 - Death of James Hamilton, prominent London grain buyer. 30 - Death of Sherman Coberly. SEPTEMBER. 1 - D. H. Douglass, Mt. Sterling, and Mrs. Margaret Farrell, London, died. 2 - Wm. White arrested fro burglary. 3 - Levi Kilbury died near Plain City. 5 - Madison county wins first premium in bets agricultural display at Ohio State Fair. 7-9 - Death of Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Prose near Bookwalter. 11 - John Purcell died at London. 12 - Elmer Hall died. 14 - Mrs. Alex. Wilson suicided at Somerford by shooting herself; Thos. Landy, same place, died. 15 - Mrs. Milan Miller died. 16 - Mrs. Mahala Gatton, London, died. 17 - Tom Bird, an old London boy, died at Washington C. H. 18 - Hamilton Badgley, Lower Glade, died. 19 - Two children of Reason Locke poisoned by eating jimson seeds; Whig Leach died in Columbus. 21 - The Gulcher block gutted by fire. 25 - Ada Jhouk died in Union township; Judge E. O. Fitzgerald, Fairfield township, passed away. 26 - Saml. M. Stickley, West Jefferson grocer, died from injuries received at the hands of Geo. Bowles, colored. 27 - Dr. Will. B. Hubbard died. OCTOBER. 3 - Mrs. Wm. Wilson of Monroe township died of cancer. 5 - Mrs. Harriet Browning died at Columbus. 7 - Board of Trade organized. 8 - Mrs. Wm. Johnson, Lilly Chapel, died. 9 - Roxie Burt, Lilly Chapel, and Cornelius Sexton, Range township, died. 10 - Jackson Harris, tramp, arrested for stealing a $100 tricycle at Plain City. 12 - Luther Lane, Jr., wealthy resident of Darby township, and Mrs. Jane Holland, Wrightsville, died. 13 - Marion Ensley, mute inmate of Infirmary, struck by train and killed. 16 - Mrs. Peyton Chrisman died at home of her son, R. K., in London; Wm. Horn, Lilly Chapel, accidentally shoots himself. 17 - Levi Counts' residence burned; bids opened for building of new court house; Wittermier Bros. Of Columbus get job for $127, - 18; barn of John C. Jones, Newport, burned. 19 - Dominick Gallagher, harness thief, taken in. 23 - Wm. Kilgore, Sr., Canaan township, found dead in bed. 25 - Chas. C. Thomas, Big Plain farmer, blew his brains out; new Universalist Church at Plain City dedicated. 26 - Perry Salmon, Midway farmer, died; Dr. D. E. McMillen, well-known Mt. Sterling physician, died. 30 - Rev. Wood Finely, missionary, located at Bahai, Brazil. NOVEMBER. 2 - Henry Danison, mute, killed by the cars at Galloway. 3 - Clarence Guy of Rosedale, killed by cars in Kentucky. 5 - Democratic candidate for Governor, Jas. E. Campbell, elected; also Auditor Ward re-elected; Democratic victory all over the country. 9 - Prosecuting Attorney Corwin Locke stops work on the new Court House by refusing to approve the contract. 11 - Mrs. Mary E. Shaffer, London, died of heart disease. 20 - Mrs. Catharine Flanagan, West Jefferson, died. 19 - Jos. H. Gardner, Lilly Chapel, assigned. 21 - Fred. Peirce's grocery at Big Plain blown open and $200 stolen. 23 - Mrs. Abram Weaver, Vienna, died; an umbrella mender caught while burglarizing Cain's barber shop; Plain City Furniture Factory burned out; Wm. Grim, Range, died. 24 - I. N. Gardner, Somerford, assigned; raid on coal thieves in London. 30 - John Betts died at Columbus, and Martin O'Donnell, Esq., at Denver, Colorado, both former Londoners. 29 - Uncle Johnny Blue of below Range, died. 36 - Mrs. Sarah Hunt, Resaca, died. 27 - W. W. Fellows and wife, Jefferson, celebrate their golden wedding. DECEMBER. 1 - Mrs. Ella Miller, Lafayette, died. 5 - Plain City capitalists organize a new furniture factory. 6 - Mrs. Ella Roberts, Dun farm, died. 6-7 - First Farmers' Institute held. 7 - Mrs. John Burt, Mt. Sterling, died. 9 - Thos. Horn of Lilly Chapel held up by highwaymen. 10 - Maggie Flynn, Mt. Sterling, died. 11-18 - DEMOCRAT'S mammoth addition. 12 - Tilman Lewis and wife, Lower Glade, celebrate their golden wedding; new electric light contract. 19 - Work on new water works begins; Jack Sollars, Chenowith's, died; Bruce S. Adair, died in London; Geo. Bowles found guilty of manslaughter. 21 - Little child of Paschal Warner, Lafayette, strangled to death. 22 - Several young ladies badly injured in runaway, above Somerford. 25 - Christmas day celebrated. Now wasn't that worth the time spent reading? Steve Slattery

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Hi Everyone, My daughter has been transcribing interesting article from old Madison County newspapers. I am going to post some from time to time to the list. Here is a large article that summarizes events of 1880. Article - The Madison County Democrat, Wednesday, January 5, 1881. 1880. EPITOME OF LAST YEAR'S EVENTS. A Condensed Record of Important Happenings in Madison County and Vicinity. Our readers are presented below with a compilation of the more important occurrences in Madison and adjoining counties during the year 1880, as condensed from the files of the DEMOCRAT during that period. The record is arranged in chronological order, and can not fail to be of general interest: JANUARY. 1. New Year's Day was pleasant and sunshiny. A larger number of calls were made than ever before in London. - 4. Charley Myers fooled with a revolver at Danville, and was shot through the right arm. - 8. Thomas Higgins of Oak Run township, died, aged 65 years. - 6. Sales Day, 733 head of cattle sold. S. H. Cartzdafner's grocery burglarized, but little of value taken. - 7. Dr. A. J. Strain, of London, married to Miss Mate Wilson, of Springfield. Gross receipts of St. Patrick Church Fair, nearly $1,000. - 13. William Curtain, Jr., of Deercreek township, and Miss Flora Armstrong, of London, married and left for their home in Missouri. - 14. Nine days of dreary rain, three of sunshine and one of snow, was the weather record of 1880 thus far. - 16. Dave Cain bound over to Court in the sum of $200 for shooting with intent to kill. - 17. Society to establish public library in London organized. - 18. Rev. Mr. Morrell preached his farewell sermon at Trinity Episcopal Church. - 10. The shock of the explosion of the powder mills near Xenia' was felt at London. - 22. Baty Clark, of Jefferson township, died, aged 48. - 26. Ann, infant daughter of Andrew Campion, of Paint township, fell into a fire place and was burned to death. A meeting was held at the Court House to procure aid for the suffering in Ireland. - 28. London Council, American Legion of Honor, was instituted with 30 charter members. FEBRUARY. 3. Stock Sales Day, 499 head of cattle sold. - 5. Marriage of Ernest W. Lowery, of Larned, Kans., to Miss Maime McCracken, of London. - 6. Alex. Bushdorf dropped dead of heart disease in Jenkins' butcher shop, Main street. - 7. Death of Mrs. Elizabeth McCoy, of London, aged 47. - 9. Officer Chrisman captured two boys escaped from the State Reform Farm. - 13. Clement Shockley broke Moses Thomas' arm with a spade during a quarrel in Stokes township. - 19. Marriage of S. S. Robison and Mrs. Mary A. Clark, of Pleasant township. - 21. Milo McNeal, of Jefferson, aged 27, fell dead while returning from a church lecture. - 28. Death of Eleanor, daughter of Val. Wilson, near Lafayette. MARCH. 2. Stock Sales Day, 480 head of cattle sold. - 4. Public trial of sulky Plowsby Speasmaker, Dungan, and Cowling. - 5. Mrs. James Gamlin's dwelling in Farrar's Addition destroyed by fire. - 15. Dr. B. F. Welsh's house in California burned. - 17. Sensation concerning the much married Clarence E. Davis. - 24. Burdette, the Hawkeye man, lectured in Toland Hall. - 25. Death of Andrew Canton, of London. - 27. Pat. Kennedy, of London, died from lung fever, superinduced by a blow on the head with a whip-stock. APRIL. 4. Death of Miss Alice Cooper, of London, aged about 17. - 5. Spring election. Following elected municipal officers in London: Mayor, Noah Thomas; Treasurer, W. H. Chandler, Jr.; Clerk, O. L. Boisol; Marshal, A. V. Chrisman; Councilmen, H. F. Smith, James Holt, H. B. Lenhart; School Board, H. Toland, R. B. Cowling. - 6. Death of James Wilson, of London, and Henry Penny of Jefferson township. - 8. Marriage of Dr. S. D. Kumler and Miss Fannie Dunkin, of London. Death of Mrs. Sarah Bond, of Jefferson township, aged 76. - 13. Death of Miss Jane Murray, of Stokes township. - 15. Mrs. Mantle, of Pickaway county, gives birth to triplets. - 22. Noah Thomas appointed Warden of the Ohio Penitentiary. -23. Heavy storm. Announcement of the marriage of Will. H. Chrisman and Miss Fannie Bridgman. -25. Union Block damage by wind-storm. - 26. Death of Maj. Downing at Central Insane Asylum. MAY. 4. Marriage of Dr. Horatio Downs and Miss Elizabeth Bowen near West Jefferson. Annual election of officers of Alumni of London Public Schools. - 8. Jerry Winecoop, of Plain City, cuts Fred. Dawson dangerously. Death of Mrs. William Core, of Midway. - 17. Dr. W. M. Beach was prostrated by an apoplectic stroke. Death of Fred. Stateler, of Somerford township. Pat. McCloskey of West Jefferson, accidentally shot himself. - 21. Hayward's circs visited London. - 22. Mrs. Isaac Smith, of Midway, killed by being thrown from a buggy. Marriage of E. E. Mann and Miss Mary Beach at Cincinnati. - 24. Special election for Justice of the peace, W. A. Athey elected. - 26. Dr. Leathers and family removed from London to Rolla, Miss. - 28. Marriage of W. L. Stroup and Miss Ida Lemen. JUNE. 6. Deaths of Mrs. Elizabeth Gould, of London, aged 90; Isaac McClimans, of Range, aged 75; Mrs. L. W. Burnham, of London. Rev. L. Peters preached the Baccalaureate sermon in the London M. E. Church. - 8. London High School Commencement. - 11. Death of Miss Melvina Bales, of Somerford township, and Mrs. Thomas Preston, of Lilly Chapel. Annual reunion of the Wilson family near Somerford. -12. David Williams, of Pickaway county, shot and killed near Georgesville. A young man named Frazelle was arrested and is held to answer for the crime. -15. Mrs. Kate Hanson appointed postmistress of London vice James S. Crain, absconded. - 22. Death of County Recorder Leonard Eastman, aged 37. - 23. The DEMOCRAT of this date gives particulars concerning the defalcations, peculations and abscondonment of Postmaster James S. Crain. Peter Schwitzer, of Jefferson township, shot and dangerously injured by Dan. McFarland. -24. Leroy S. Dungan married to Miss Grace Rich, of Lapier, Michigan. -25. Death of Mrs. Thomas Suver, of London, aged 77. - 26. Death of Austin P. Kennedy of Pike township. -28. Pat. Lilley, of Jefferson, drowned in West Virginia. - 29. Death of Silas Chapman, of Plain City, aged 71. Ernest McCormack appointed County Recorder to fill vacancy occasioned by the death of Leonard Eastman. - 31. The London Enterprise came out in a new dress. JULY. DEMOCRAT office removed to corner of Main and First streets. Albert Gains burglarized Thomas Roahen's house near Lafayette. - 3. Death of Mrs. Anna M. Thomas, of Columbus, aged 55, sister of the wife of the editor of the DEMOCRAT. - 4. The glorious Fourth came on Sunday, and was variously observed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Death of Mrs. Eph. Smaling, of London, aged about 35. - 5. Death of Mrs. Minnie Goslee and Thos. Singleton, of London. - 6. Stock Sales Day, 248 head of cattle sold. Death of Emma, wife of Mat. Blaugher, aged 26. David Willoughby appointed night watchman, vice Candler, resigned. - 10. St. Patrick's Church picnic at the old fair grounds. - 11. Universalist basket meeting at Charles Phellis' grove. - 13. Ed. Florence seriously injured by being thrown from a buggy. Mrs. Peter Gainard died suddenly at her home near Somerford. - 15. Death of Miss Mary Nolan, of London, at Columbus. A large party of Madison county people leave for Chicago to attend the Triennial Conclave. - 17. Democratic County Convention at London to select delegates to the State Convention at Cleveland. Katie Smith, a little daughter of Mat. Smith has her arm run over by a freight car at Little Miami depot. - 20. Death of Jerry Dady, of Range township. - 21. London's population ascertained to be, 3,102. - 22. Death of Andy Nicholson at Plattsburg. - 24. Death of Uncle Jimmy Garrard, of London. - 25. Death of N. T. Paullin, of Clark county. - 26. Sudden death of Wils. Olney, of Jefferson. - 27. Burr Robbins' circus visited London. - 28. Albert Gain given five minutes to leave town. - 29. Robert Skiles, of Paint township, died from the effects of sun stroke. AUGUST. 2. Mrs. Crawford Minter died at her home in Lafayette. - 3. Stock Sales Day, 328 head of cattle sold. - 4. The census gives as Madison county's population, 20,174, an increase of nearly 30 per cent. over 1870. - 7. Madison county Prohibitionists nominated a county ticket. - 11. Converse family reunion in Canaan township. - 15. Death of J. M. Reeder of Fairfield township, aged 70. Universalist Harvest Basket Picnic in Converse's grove. - 17. Mrs. McCord, of Union township, prostrated by a stroke of lightning. - 19. Mrs. James Shough drowned while crossing Deer Creek. - 23. Suicide of W. O. Upfold, tailor, at Plain City. - 25. Death of Mrs. Catherine Flood in London, aged about 96. - 26. Death of Miss Jessie Minshall, of London, aged about 18. - 28. Democratic County Convention nominated a county ticket. SEPTEMBER. Tom McDonald, once Corporation Marshal of Mt. Sterling, lynched by a Pickaway county mob at Commercial Point. - 2. Death of Otway Core, of London. Mike Fraher, of London, injured while jumping from a train. - 5. Death of Isabell, daughter of W. H. Chandler, Jr., of London. - 14. The Cincinnati Enquirer contained announcement of the indictment of E. E. Mann, of London, by the Hamilton County Court for perjury in obtaining license to marry Miss Mary Beach. - 15. Fletch. Sanford, of Monroe township, killed instantly by being struck by a crowbar while raising a house. - 16. Marriage of Elijah Bales and Miss Pet. Robison, of Pleasant township. - 17. John Streets, of London, died, aged 79. - 19. Death of Miss Ida Warner, of London. - 20. Death of Mrs. William Price, of Midway. - 22. Great Inter-Ocean Show pitched its tents in London. Marriage of Harry Yates and Miss Susa S. Wissler at the residence of J. E. Lotspeich. - 23. Death of William G. Jones, an old citizen of London. - 27. Big shipment of cattle to Liverpool by Sidner & Farrar. - 30. Death of Miss Euphemia Bolds, of London, aged nearly 53. OCTOBER. 2. Death of Samuel Watson, of London, aged 59. - 5. Stock Sales Day, 757 head of cattle sold. Death of Mrs. Jenny Sparks, of London, aged about 45, and Mrs. Sabina Douglass, of Columbus, formerly of Pleasant township, aged 87. - 6. Announcement of the resignation of Harford Toland as Cashier of the National Bank, the election of Judge B. F. Clark Cashier and George Van Wagener Teller. - 7. The Republicans have a torchlight parade. - 9. Great parade by the Madison County Democracy on the Saturday night before the October Waterloo. If we didn't "ketch the woodpecker, we scared it like darnation, anyhow." - 10. Death of Eli Wilson, of Union township, aged 72. - 11. Harvey McNutt gored by an enraged steer at the Short Line stock yards. - 12. October election: nothing funny about this. - 13. The death in Europe of Mrs. Lillie Pettifer, of Cleveland, nee Mrs. Lillie Mount, of London, announced. 15. Ellsworth Ford killed by a train near Jefferson. - 16. Death of Miss Sayde Brush, aged 79, and Burris Golden, aged 22, both of London. 18. Sheriff Jones and wife thrown from a buggy near Jefferson, and the Sheriff seriously injured. - 19. Rev. L. Peters, pastor of Lutheran Church, and family removed to Sagerstown, Pa. - 20. November Stock Sales postponed until Wednesday, the 3d, on account of Presidential election. 21. Luther Johnson, of Jefferson, married to Miss Lottie Biggert, of Georgesville. 22. Death of Mrs. William Gamlin, of London, aged 35. 26. William Mara thrown from his wagon and killed near Harrisburg. 27. Marriage of V. W. Reese, of London, and Miss Julia Matthews, of Kenton, O. 29. Death of Alfred Gray, of Union township. 30. Sidner & Farrar shipped 420 head of fat cattle to Europe. NOVEMBER. 2. Presidential election. Marriage of J. N. Ford and Miss Mahuldah Jeffries, of Range township. 3. Houston's elevator and eight other buildings burned at South Charleston. 18. John Fogarty, of London, died from injuries received by falling down stairs. Marriage of George H. Van Wagener and Miss Mary Minter. 19. Marriage of Ed. Denmead, of Columbus, and Miss Mollie, daughter of R. G. Dun. 20. Death of John Foster of Oak Run township. 21. Fred. Placier and wife narrowly escaped death by asphyxiation. - 27. Death of William Curtain, Sr., of Deercreek township, aged 75, and Mrs. Joseph Benjamin, of Fairfield township, aged 49. - Prof. Lewis Prugh died at Vinceunes, Ind. 30. Telegram received announcing the death of Miss Flora Curtain, nee Armstrong, at her home near Yates Center, Kans. DECEMBER. 2. Wooden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Neff. Stock Sales Day, 371 head of cattle sold. 8. Andy Lewis confined in county jail on charge of burglary, became insane, and was subsequently sent to the Central Asylum. 11. Death of Mrs. Bridget Graham, of London, aged about 63. 13. A little son of John Shea, living on Walter A. Dun's place wandered away from home, and died from cold and exposure shortly after he was found. 14. Death of Mrs. Katharine King, of Pike township, aged 93. 16. The London Athenaeum Club celebrated its anniversary. Marriage of Taylor Lilly and Elnora Long, of Fairfield township. 17. Bruce P. Jones elected Mayor of London by Council to fill vacancy. 18. Marriage of Levi Elben and Mrs. Catharine Bushdorf, of London. 23. A man named Bolin in the county jail for larceny made his escape. Josh Billings lectured in Toland Hall. George W. Athey, of London, was adjudged insane and on the following day taken to Martha Ayle, of Deercreek township, aged about 50. 25. A merry Christmas. The money drawer at Short Line ticket office was robbed of about $35; two tramps suspected. 30. Marriage of Dr. C. S. Morse and Miss Emma McDonald, of London. SALES DAY STATISTICS. The following are the total number of cattle sold in the respective months: January 733 July 248 February 499 August 328 March 480 September 327 April 725 October 757 May 402 November 783 June 365 December 427 From this we find a grand total of 6,074 head of cattle sold during the year of 1880, to 7,119 head sold during 1879, a decrease of 1,045 head. The total number of three-year-olds sold during the year was 487 head, at an average of $55 per head, making an aggregate of $26,785. The number of yearlings reported was 3,526, sold at an average of $30 per head, footing up $75,780 invested in yearlings. The total number of two-year-olds was 2,718 head, averaging $45 per head, making $122,310 in all. The total number of cows and calves reported (many being sold not reported) was 219 head, averaging about $35 for cows and 12 for calves, making an aggregate of $4,116. Twelve yoke of oxen were sold a $150 per yoke, aggregating $1,800. In reporting sales of horses, our reporter gave only the purchase ofgood horses by city buyers. It shows there were 523 horses sold, averaging $125 per head, making a total of $65,375 expended in "hoss flesh." By adding these several totals together we find the large sum of $296,160 changed hands for stock during the regular monthly sales. Isn't it absurd to talk about abandoning the stock sales, when such amount of business is transacted? Every man who attends our Sales leaves a sum of money, more or less, with our merchants and other business men. Hope you found it interesting! Steve Slattery

A good way to locate cemeteries is through the USGS GNIS map server. Start at: http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnis/web_query.gnis_web_query_form specify a "feature type" of cemetery. Dan Harrison Carolyn Holbrook wrote: > > Can someone tell me where Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located? Is it near > Sunset Cemetery? > > I would like directions. I have family buried at Sunset and I will be there > in late May. I would also like to look for family buried in Pleasant Hill. > > Thank you for any information, > > Carolyn > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/10800 Surname: Carter Taylor ------------------------- Is this Taylor family related to Zachary Taylor,President?

Good afternoon list(s), A while back some folks were looking for hospitals, etc. I found this piece of info in the strangest place and thought I'd pass it on: "Athens, The Ridges, now Ohio University property but formerly a state-run mental hospital." Maybe it'll help someone. Jacquie (California) "A misplaced Buckeye"

Can someone tell me where Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located? Is it near Sunset Cemetery? I would like directions. I have family buried at Sunset and I will be there in late May. I would also like to look for family buried in Pleasant Hill. Thank you for any information, Carolyn

Dear List(s): Just got this site from a maternal cousin in Massachusetts. Maybe it'll be of help for someone. Jacquie (California) http://198.30.212.15/ml.urd/mliw1000.display http://198.30.212.15/ Probate Court of Cuyahoga County, Ohio Historical Marriage License Index 1810 - April 1998

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/10799 Surname: Bailey, Solomon ------------------------- I'd like Information about Lovennia May Bailey born 1878 to John and Elizabeth Bailey Lovennia Married Charles Solomon who was born 1866 to Elisha Solomon and Sarah Elizabeth McDaniel.Lovennia later married a Spillman I'd like more info on her parents or grandparents or anything.Charles was a cement worker in Madison County. They had James died when hit by train 1931 Dewey died hit by car 1967 Minnie Florence and Jennie Mayvin 2 infants died as baby Clarice Rilla and Jessie.Charles was killed in a head on collision on the National Rd or Broad Street in Alton Dec.29 1928 Nancy

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/10797 Surname: Mcdaniel, Solomon, Suverly ------------------------- My McDaniel is Sarah Elizabeth McDaniel Solomon Suverly born in 1844 to Stephen McDaniel and Percila Jane no maiden name. Sarah lived in Madison County with 1st husband Elisha Solomon. She died in 1922 buried in Pleasnat Hill Cemetery under the name Suverly. She married Adam Suverly Sarah had about 10 Children. Nancy

I am seeking information on following names from Grove City and surrounding areas. Thank you for all help, Past and Future. Feel free to call me toll free 1-800-200-2646. BAIN, BAUSCH, BECKER, CAIN, DIESCHER, FARMER, FLUGGE, GRAUL, HAGLEY, KARN, KRIEGER, LANDON, LUEBBEN, MILLER, RADER, RIEBEL, ROHR, ROUFF, SCHMITT, TRAPP, VICK, VONDACH. WELCH, WILLING, WRIGHT, and many more . Ancesters and decendants info wanted. I will cladly share info. I will be at this number till mid May. thaks again. Allen

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/10796 Surname: Conner, Walker ------------------------- My greatgrandparents Robert Conner and Nancy Walker were married July 31, 1849, in Madison County Ohio by JP Edward Fitzgerald.