I am researching Henry JOHNSON who was born in Madison County, Ohio about 1814. He married Rose Ann CLOVER in 1845 in Franklin County, Ohio. Henry and family were living in West Jefferson, Jefferson Twp. Madison Co. in 1860. They were probably right there in 1850 also. They are not on the census in 1850 but it looks like that whole area was not enumerated in 1850. I am trying to find out who Henry's parents were. Is anyone else researching Johnsons from West Jefferson ?? I am just hoping that Henry was raised right there as well and had siblings. Would really like to hear from any JOHNSON researchers from Jefferson Twp. Thanks. Janis Foley [email protected]

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/687 Surname: Flint, Johnson ------------------------- Dear Ms. Hubbard - I am currently researching my family name "Flint", and in the process learned that my great great aunt "Louisa Flint" married an Obediah Johnson. My aunt was born in 1825 in Beekmantown, NY. About 1833-34 her family moved to Madison Co. Ohio (Canaan Township)where my great grandfather "John Flint" was born. From many letters that she wrote to my great grandfather, I know that she was first married to Obediah Johnson and they had one child, a boy named Henry Johnson. I will have to look through my letters again to see if I can determine Henry's birth date or age. I also know that later she married a man named George Marshall and moved from Madison Co. Ohio to Ill. I have not been able to find out if Obediah died, left or if they divorced. No mention is made of their situation. I do know that "Little Henry" was taken by Johnson relatives to Missouri for quite a long time and Louisa had no knowledge of him which made her quite anxious. Eventually they brought him back, but there is no indication that he lived with her. She had several other children by George Marshall. I hope this helps you. If you would care to have additional information from me, I will review my letters at home and get back to you. I have provided my home E-mail address, since this message reached me at my work E-mail. I am in the slow but steady process of transcribing all fifty of the letters I have from my relatives between 1856 and 1907, and hope to make them available to all interested parties eventually. Please do let me know if this has helped in any way. I will look forward to hearing from you. We may be related if only by marriage! Best Regards and Happy Hunting, Liza

Good morning List(s), I was researching the history of autos and found this by accident, http://mel.lib.mi.us/michigan/MI-history.html - the following URLs were found on this page. Genealogical Death Indexing System, Michigan http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/gendis/index.htm - The current system contains information on 150,000 Michigan death records from 1867-1882. The Public Libraries of Saginaw maintains an index of over 125,000 obituaries from the Saginaw News dating back the 1800's. http://www.tricitynet.com/pls/obit.nsf Maybe these will help someone. Good luck! Jacquie (California)

This is for the newbies on my lists. http://www.pbs.org/kbyu/ancestors/site_map.html Ancestors is a registered service mark of KBYU-Brigham Young University. ©2000 All Rights Reserved. Hope it helps, Jacquie (USA, California)

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/686 Surname: Shoaf ------------------------- Where Was your grandmother born?

1872 January Elizabeth Catherine, daughter of Thomas Scott and Anna Connors, born December 4, 1871. Sponsors: Jane Gill and Thomas Scott. H. Kiffmer (Kiffmeyer) (page 36) (1871 or 1872?) December Jane, daughter of John Butler and Jane Crigo, born September 10. Sponsors: Margaret Flannigan and John Kenedy. Kiff (same?) James Edward, son of Barthoolmew Keefe and Elizabeth Murphy. Sponsors: Michael Noonan and Katherine Connor. Kiff 1873 February 2 James, born December 21, 1872, son of John Flanagan and Mary Malone. Sponsors: Pat Strab (Strapp) and Anna Rehn. H. Kiffmeyer April 22 (29?) William Henry, born April 7, son of Michael Malone and Cecilia Collins. Sponsors: Michael Noonan and Anna Noonan. H. Kiff Jane, daughter of William Gill and Jane Scott, born March 18. Sponsors: Pat Downy and Mary Halloran. H. Kiff Honora, daughter of Walter Strapp and Mary Meager, born April 19. Sponsors: James Duffy and Margaret Duffy. H. Kiff December 21 Alice Winefrid, daughter of Barn. Keefe and El. Murphy, born November 24. Sponsors: P. McGrath and Cath. McGrath. Ben. M. M. 1874 March 6 John Edward, son of Michael Strapp and Bridget Maher, born March 1. Sponsors: John Reidy and Ellen Strapp. Bennet M. Miller August 12 Edward Charles, son of B.F. Cain and jane Beard, born January 23, 1873. Sponsors: Patrick Clarke and Susan Murray. BHM September 27 Margaret, daughter of Patrick McGrath and Catherine McLaughlin, born September 24. Sponsors: Patrick and Catherine Strapp. BMM Catholic Record Society, Diocese of Columbus, c1989

Dear List, I'm looking for history and information about a machine repair (garage?) business called "BRIGGS Garage" or "MERCER'S Garage". I think my maternal grandfather, Harold Lee BISHOP b. 1900 in Massachusetts or Rhode Island, may have worked there sometime between 1922 to 1926. Birth certificates for 2 of his children say that his occupation is "garageman". According to the 1920 Census his prior occupation was as a traveling salesman for the Jewel Tea Company in Akron, Ohio. Harold Lee BISHOP is of Canadian Scotch-Irish descent. (Both of his parents were born in Canada; they did not become naturalized and both are buried in Summit County, Ohio.) A rare family photo of a young Harold Lee Bishop is posted here, http://members.fortunecity.com/researchtree1/bishop.html Any information would be gratefully appreciated. Jacquie (California) "A misplaced Buckeye"

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/685 Surname: Roseberry, Newman ------------------------- I am just beginning my search and wonder whether you could provide me with any information on Ebenezer Taylor Roseberry or Blanche Newman.

1870 June 8 at Woodstock, Catherine, born June---, daughter of James Bendon and Ellenor Holleran (?). Sponsors: James Molony and Elizabeth Connors. MFM July (blank) at Pleasant Valley, Mary, six weeks old, daughter of Caspar Becker and Rose Hoffman. Sponsors: John Flee and Mary Miller. MFM July 25 Margaret, born July 23, daughter of James Noonen and Mary Johnstone. Sponsors: Michael and Mary Tully. MFM July 31 at Marysville, Eleanor Trucella, born June 9, daughter of Henry Melcher and Susan Storm. Sponsors: Matthew Kennedy and Jane Ryan. MFM at Marysville, Margaret, born June 19, daughter of Daniel Doolen and Jane Kelly. Sponsors: John and "Hnna" Fogarty. MFM September 7 at Woodstock, Eleanor, born July 25, daughter of Jereimah Stapleton and Bridget Ryan. Sponsors: Andrew Canton (?) and Mary Lenihan. MFM October 9 at Marysville, Eleanor Ann, born September 22, daughter of John Cuddity and Susan Trainor. Sponsors: William and Mary McGrath. MFM Catholic Record Society, Diocese of Columbus, c1989

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Oh/Madison/683 Surname: Oglesbee, Bricker ------------------------- Searching for Oglesbee and Bricker descendents who lived near Kiousville, Madison Co, OH.

1870 ND Stephan Mary, son of thomas Rinn and Honora Keegan, born December 30. Sponsors: John Murray and Anna Noon. MFM February 8 Jane Mary, daughter of Daniel Clifford and Julia King, born January 8. Sponsors: Patrick and Mary King. MFM February 11 at Woodstock, John and James, twin sons of James Curren and Mary Spollen, born February 10. Sponsors: Michael and Margaret Sullivan for one andJames Benden and Mary Mary (sic) Morressy for the other. MFM February 12 at Mechanicsburg, Edward Walter, son of Michael Fitzgibbon and Ann Mahony, Born January 18. Sponsors: Ann Noonen. MFM at Mechanicsburg, James, son of James Conway and Margaret Hasting, born Decenber 25. Sponsors: Thomas Sullivan and Eleanor Hennessy. MFM March 20 Patrick, son of Patrick Noon and Mary Cavanaugh, born February 28. Sponsors: Bartholmew Keefe and his wife, Elizabeth. MFM March 25 at Marysville, Julia, daughter of Patrick Healy and Margaret Bolton, born March 11. Sponsors: Michael St. John and his daughter, Mary. MFM March 26 at St. Paris, Teresa, daughter of James McNally and Eleanora McNally. Sponsors: Thomas Cooney and Jane Cooney. MFM April 7 at Milford, Dennis, son of Dennis Denine (Devine/) and Honora Clifford, born March 25. Sponsors: Timothy Clifford and Jane King. MFM April 8 at St. Paris, James, son of James Ryan and Margaret Cully, born February 24. Sponsors: John Donohue and Jane Cully. MFM April 8 at Woodstock, Edward, son of Richard Lenihan and Eleanora Ryan, born April 2. Sponsors: David Hanly and Margaret Stapleton. MFM April 10 at Mechanicsburg, John, son of Joshua Kennington and Bridget Noonen, born March 25. Sponsors: James Sullivan and Jane Kennington. MFM ND at Marysville, Catherine, born April 2, daughter of James Walsh and Ann Healy. Sponsors: Patrick and Margaret Healy. MFM April 22 at Milford, Jane, born April 2, daughter of James Lowery and Winifrid Lyons. Sponsors: John ---cke. MFM May1 Bridget Teresa, born April 20, daughter of James Cary and Eleanor Wilder (?). Sponsors: George and Catherine Blackburne. MFM May 2 at Jefferson, Edward, born March 29, son of John Butler and Jane Crego. Sponsors: Richard Powell and Catherine Kennedy. MFM May 15 James, born May 7, son of William Gill and Jane Scott. Sponsors: Michael and Margaret Grimes. MFM May 22 at Milford, Nicholas, born January 28, 1869, son of John Diugnen and Catherine Moran. Sponsors: Edward Doggett and Catherine Murphy. MFM May 22 at Luisburg, Michael William, born May 14, son of Michael Morrissy and Catherine Nagle. Sponsors: Daniel Flinn and Margaret Cushman. MFM May 29 at St. Paris, Joseph, born May 5, son of James Breslin and Bridget Murphy. Sponsors: John Moran and Winefrid M'Keon. MFM June 5 at Jefferson, Patrick, born May 29, son of Thomas Shanahan and Margaret Campfield. Sponsors: Patrick and Mary Powers. MFM at Jefferson, Barbara E. and Mary A., twin daughters born April 14 of Peter J. Fry and Anna -hiney. Sponsors: N. Fry and Emelia Muller and Thomas Murphy and Barbara Fry. MFM June 5 at Pleasant Valley, Ann, born October 27, daughter of John Flanagan and Mary Molony. Sponsors: Thomas Flynn and Elizabeth Clark. MFM June 7 at Marysville, Bridget, born January 24, daughter of Edmund Cary and Elizabeth Slattery. Sponsors: John and Catherine Powers. MFM June 8 at Woodstock, James Garett, born June 3, son of David Hanly and Catherine Mealy. Sponsors: William Shea and Bridget Connors. MFM Catholic Record Society---Diocese of Columbus

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/682 Surname: Bricker ------------------------- Is this the Jacob Bricker of near Kiousville, Madison Co. OH? If so I am from a branch of the Bricker family and have info on this Jacob. Please contact me.

1869 June 16 Agnes Ann, daughter of Micahel Malone and Cecilia Collins, born April 18. Sponsors: James Hartney and Isabella holloran. N.A. Gallagher Catherine Teresa, daughter of Bartholomew Keefe and Eliza Murphy, born April 5. Sponsors: John Hartney and Mary Egan. NAG John Adam, son of John Adam Gundermann and Elizabeth Paulk, born November 3. Sponsors: Honora Hartney. NAG October 23 Mary, daughter of Patrick McGrath and Catherine Maloughney (perhaps Maloney, but given as McLaughlin and McLaughney in the records of later children), born October 15. Sponsors: David and Mary McGrath. M.F. McGrath December 13 at Milford, Eugene Mary, son of Eugene King and Jane Sheehan, born December 10. Sponsors: Daniel Clifford and Eleanor Green. MFM at Milford, Daniel, son of John Dee and Mary Halloran, born December 11. Sponsors: Richard Lyons and Bridget Lyons. MFM December 24 at Marysville, William, son of Michael Cody and Ann Powers, born December 18. Sponsors: Richard Cody and "Hnna" (Honora?) Galt. MFM

The following item appeared in _The Champaign Democrat_, St. Paris, Champaign County, Ohio, on Tuesday, 27 September 1921: St Paris Man Weds at 78 A widow of 62 An event of more than usual interest occurred last week at Plain City when Eli Pence, aged 78, retired farmer, of St. Paris, was united in marriage to Mrs. Ellen Walker, aged 62, of Plain City. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Sprouce, Baptist minister of Plain City and the couple went to housekeeping in the bride's home in that place. Both have been married before and have families. Mr. Pence is one of the best known residents of St. Paris and Mrs. Pence is well known in Madison and Union counties. --- end article ------ I hope that someone can provide me with the name, at least, of Ellen Walker's husband. Eli Pence lived to be 99 years old and was the only survivor of the 45th Ohio Volunteer Infantry to attend its final reunion in 1933 and had prominently attended many if not all of the previous reunions. In searching for a reason why Eli wandered to Madison County to find his second wife, the thought has occurred to me that perhaps Mrs. Walker's husband had also been a member of the 45th OVI and that the two "youngsters" had met at one of the reunions some years prior to their marriage. If anyone has any information on Mrs. Walker / Mrs. Pence, I would appreciate hearing from you. Many thanks. Regards, Richard A. Pence, 3211 Adams Ct, Fairfax, VA 22030 Voice 703-591-4243 Pence Family History <http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/>

1866 March 11 Thomas, son of Matthew O'Halleran and Julia Burke, born February 17. Sponsors: Thomas Foody and Honorata Maher. EF James Thomas, son of Thomas Rinn and Ann Dugan, born February 27. Sponsors: Michael Finnegan and Cecilia McGlone 1867 August 18 Rose Frances, Daughter of Michael Malone and Cecilia Collins, born July 24. Sponsors: Matthew Hollaran and Julia Burke. F.C. Mallon 1868 August 2 Mary Ann, daughter of Patrick Noon and Mary Cavanagh, born July 27. Sponsors: Thomas Noon and Ann Cegan. FCM July 5 John, son of William Gill and Jane Scott, born July 1. Sponsors: John Toomay and Ann Kennedy. FCM August 2 John, son of Michael Gugan and Marcella McDermott, born July 18. Sponsors: Michael Graham and Marcella Burns. FCM September 6 at Milford Center, Timothy, son of Daniel Egan and Mary Connor, born August 23. Sponsors: William Darcy and Catherine Connor. FCM October 4 Louis John, son of Laurence Sullivan and Catherine Enwright, age two months. Sponsors: Patrick Lyons and Bridget. FCM

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/681 Surname: Durflinger, Irwin, Tway ------------------------- I am looking for info. on a John Wesley DURFLINGER, who married a Letha Caroline IRWIN in 9-1871 in Fayette Co., Ohio. Her parents were Cornelius IRWIN and Lavina TWAY of Paint Township,Fayette Co.,Oh. I believe his family was from Madison Co.,Ohio. My Gr.Grandfather Ernest Archie Durflinger, one of John and Letha's son's, was born in London Ohio.-1875. I have found several DURFLINGER's and DERFLINGER's in Madison Oh. and surrounding counties. I have found several John Durflinger's, unable to connect to my John Wesley Durflinger. If anyone has any info. on any DURFLINGER please e-mail me at: [email protected] Thank-you, Mona Burrell

1864 June 12 John, son of Michael Noon and Anna Murray, age three weeks. Sponsors: John and Mary Farrell. E. Fitzgerald Ann, daughter of Joseph Connors and Bridget Kirwan, born January 4. Sponsors: James and Margaret Powers. EF October 9 Sara, daughter of John Sweeney and Catherine Carr, born September 17. Sponsors: John and Margaret Clarke. J.B. Murrary 1865 February 12 Michael, son of John Lynch and Mary Neil, age 5 weeks. Sponsors: Michael Lynch and Honora Maher. EF March 12 (blank), son of Barth. OKeefe and Elizabeth Murphy. Sponsors John Fitzgerald and Honorata Maher. EF March 26 Matthew, son of David Lynch and Catherine Murphy, born March 7. Sponsors: Edward Quinn and Jane Lynch. EF March 26 James A., son of Richard Caton and Julia Cavanagh, born March 24. Sponsors Patrick Noon and Mary Cavanagh. EF July 9 Catherine, daughter of Patrick Quinn and Ann Lavan, born May 9. Sponsors: Michael Noon and wife. Jno. B. Murray July 9 William, son of Edward Quinn and Elizabeth Gainor, born May 16. Sponsors Francis Nugent and Ann Quinn. JBM September 10 David, son of Francis McGuire and Jane O'Neill, born August 26. Sponsors: John Kane and Bridget Maher. J. Fitzgerald December 3 Thomas Fr., son of John Farley and Cecilia Noon, born November 26. Sponsors: Jeremiah Noon and Elizabeth Nugent. JF December 3 Catherine, daughter of Michael Malone and Cecilia Collins, born November 15. Sponsors: Jeremiah Heshan and Julia Strapp. JF

Dear Listers, A lovely person sent me a couple of xeroxed news clippings that caught a few notices in the copying process. So instead of letting these little tidbits go to waste, I'm going to transcribe them for my lists. Maybe they will help someone. I've tried to make sure the transcriptions are perfect. Jacquie (California) "A misplaced Buckeye" ===================== FILES INVENTORY. The inventory and appraisement in the estate of R.D.KOFFROTH, deceased has been filed in probate court. The total appraisements of assets was $9999.05, of which $71.80 was money belonging to the deceased, $8327.2? was securities and $1600 was real estate. The appraisers of the estate were J.J.MADDEX, George ARTHUR and J.F.WOOD. ******************** MADISON COUNTY (Enterprise) Inventories Filed. The following inventories were filed on Saturday with Probate Judge Tina K. STRAYER: Fletcher NELSON estate, Deercreek township, by Arzilla NELSON, administratrix, $5,784.47. Appraisers - M.B.WILSON, M.M.CREATH and Edward FOLEY. W.T.DENNIS estate, Pleasant township, by C.S.DENNIS, administrator, $7,101.14. Appraisers - H.J.TAYLOR, William BAILEY and A.S.THOMAS. Charles C. TENNY estate, Deercreek Township, by Jeannette W. TENNY, admin [page cuts off here] ********************* WILL PROBATED. The will of Wade Hampton PERSINGER, deceased, late of Jefferson township, was admitted to probate on Saturday. All of the estate was bequeathed to the widow, Rebecca PERSINGER, who is named administratrix. The will is dated April 10, 1925. ********************* WHO'S THE OWNER? Sheriff F.E.WILLARD has in his possession about three gallons of corn whiskey, which he located under a bridge in this county Sunday evening. As yet the owner has failed to claim the liquor. ********************* FILED FOR PROBATE. The will of Artie THOMAS, deceased, late of Stokes township, has been filed, to be probated Jan. 7.

Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison/680 Surname: NOON, CAVANAGH, WELCH, SHEEHAN ------------------------- In researching these names I see that they were members of St. John Mission/Parish in Plain City, Ohio, Madison County. The name Darby (Jeremiah)Noon is also on the parish list for the years 1860-1870. Would anyone know about him. I have also learned that the Noon's and Sheehan's had a business named Noon and Sheehan. I am interested in learning more about that. Thanks for any information.

Hi all, I am a recent addition to this list. I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction for writing for copies of records, if that is possible? I am researching the Lewis family from London, Ohio. My Great grandfather, John Lewis, was born in 1852/3 in London, Ohio. I am looking to see if I can find his parents and if I can track down a marriage certificate for him and his wife, Carolyn Betina Wood, around 1884/5. Thanks for any help, William L. Lewis email: [email protected]