I just added a history of Darby Township to the town history section of my web site. This is a rather large file that has a lot on the early pioneers of the township and should help some of you. This file is almost as large as all the ones that were just added for Fulton County last night. http://www.rays-place.com Ray Brown

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brake Seymour Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GZB.2ACI/912.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the reply. Aaron & Phoebe lived in Madison Co for a short time for the births of the last chldren and before his death.(No record found) Phoebe then is back in Union Co. where she is buried. I will keep searching.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GZB.2ACI/912.1 Message Board Post: I can't help you with her birth, she was born Nov 1865, too early for birth records. She and William were married Feb 22, 1883 in Madison Co, and was still in Madison Co in the 1900 census. You might try Union Co for them where her parents lived. And the Ohio Historical Society have death records now from 1908 to 1953, expect they would fall in that time frame for their death records.

London, O -- Robert W. TUNNELL, 55, of 113 W. Center St., London, died Wednesday at 12:44pm in Madison County Hospital. A retired employee of J. W. Watson Co. in Hilliard, he was born on July 5, 1925 in Miami, Okla., a son of Iley and Nellie TAFFNER TUNNELL, and was a resident of London for the past 20 years. He was a member of East Side Church of God in Springfield a veteran of Navy service in World War II. Survivors include his wife , the former Freida WRIGHT; three sons, Allen and Jim, both of London, Dale at home; three daughters, Mrs. George (Christine) EVAN of Springfield, and Roberta and Rebecca TUNNELL, both at home; two brothers, Marvin and Harold, both of Fairland, Okla., two sisters, Mrs. Richard Pauline BARNER of Ava Mo., and Mrs. Lewis (Mary) MAREK of Houston, Texas, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Geer - Eberle Funeral Home in London on Friday from 4 to 9pm. Services will be held there Saturday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Ray MCCONAUGHEY. At the bottom of this clipping my grandmother has written, '' a nephew by marriage.'' Nancy

Floyd K. CREATH, son of James and Armada CREATH, was born May 9, 1883, and died at the place of his birth near Chenoweth Corners, Madison County, Ohio, May 23, 1903, aged 20 years and 14 days. His father died nearly four years ago, counting upon Floyd, as the oldest son, to be his mother's comfort in her loss and to be her help in looking after the interest of the home. His devoted mother, to whom he was a dutiful son, survives him, as also two brothers and three sisters-- Clarence and Leo, Mrs. Linnie SQUIRES, Mrs. Stella BARNES and Ora, the youngest. For sometime Floyd had been in failing health-- the disease, consumption, gradually having fastened its grasp upon him until his wasted body could hold his spirit no longer. During the last few months while he had been unable to care for himself he had had the most tender and devoted care of mother, sisters brothers and other relatives and friends, who faithfully stood by him as he fought his last hard battle. Last winter, during the special series of meeting at Bethel, he joined the church, after having fully made his peace with God. During his sickness he seemed particularly to enjoy hearing christain people pray with him and took much pleasure at times in hearing favorite songs sung. One of the last sung at his request, was ''Bulah Land'' the first line of which is '' I've reached the land of corn and wine.'' He was interested in the spiritual welfare of his associates and seemed to hope that even in his last days he might win one or more of them to the christain life. He evidently lived in anticipation of a happy future. To one who visited him he said: '' Sometimes I suffer more than most people think but when it gets hardest to bear I seem to be on the mountain top and look away across the sea, where mansions are prepared for me.'' It was a hard experience for loved ones to give him up, but it was their gracious privilege to watch over and care for him during his struggle and to see his christain faith triumphant over all. This is the testimony that he gave to his pastor as he felt his world receding and death approaching. '' Everything is bright before me.'' Thus even in sorrow, there comes great joy because of his victory over death and the grave. He leaves a precious memory behind and silently calls his loved ones to meet him above. The funeral service was held at the home on Monday morning, May 25, conducted by his pastor, Arthur P. CHERRINGTON. A large number of relatives and friends accompanied the family to the Palestine cemetery, near Mt. Sterling, where his body was tenderly laid to rest. xxxx. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our grateful thanks to all neighbors and friends for their kind sympathy and help during the sickness and death of our beloved son and brother, Floyd. Mrs. Armada CREATH and family. I type all of these clippings just as they are. I don't change or correct any spelling. Nancy

A quite but very pretty wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Horace SIDENER, North Oak Street, Sunday afternoon, In which Miss Florence DICKERSON, of Sedalia, and Mr. Fred MCCLIMANS, of Range township were the principal parties. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Jesse JOHNSON, of Xenia Theological Seminary, in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. DICKERSON, of Sedalia, parents of the bride: Messrs, Andrew and Glenn MCCLIMANS, father and brother of the groom: Mr. and Mrs.Horace SIDENER, and little Grace Louise CHENOWETH, a Columbus guest of the latter. The happy couple left Monday morning for a two weeks visit at Cadiz, Ohio. written at bottom, Oct. 8, 1910 Nancy hiskid07@yahoo.com

Charles A. BURCHNELL, of London, Ohio, and Miss Lillian Ruth JONES, of Sedalia, eloped to Newport, Ky., Thursday morning, November 3rd, and were quietly married Rev. Frederick KNAPP. They returned to Springfield, Ohio, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jones, brother of the bride, where they will spend the winter. They have the best wishes for a successful married life. On Sunday there was given in their honor a big dinner and quite a few friends assembled. At the bottom of this clipping is written " Nov. 3, 1910'' Nancy hiskid07@yahoo.com

I have found a few newspaper clippings that belonged to my grand mother. I will post them on the Madison Co. list and hopefully it will be a help to someone. I will list the main surnames in the subject of each posting. Happy Hunting! Nancy hiskid07@yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GZB.2ACI/806.2.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Kaye, You're quite welcome! I'm so glad to know it helped you. Isn't it wonderful to finally get past another brick wall? :) Happy Hunting!

I am new to your list and am hoping some one can help me. I have a copy of a deed of 1/2 lot #87 of Range LF. Cemetery for a W. L. Reed. The date on the deed is Sept. 5, 1902. Mr. Reed died in 1903 but his obituary says he was buried in Sedalia Cemetery. Does anyone on the list know if Range Lf. Cemetery was renamed to Sedalia? Does any one live close enough to this/these cemeteries to check for burials and headstones? I would like to have the dates from the headstone and also if there are other Reeds buried there and who they are. I would appreciate any help I can get with this matter. Neither the deed nor the obituary tells were the cemetery is. Thank you very much. Carol Lovitt rdlwcl@inet99.net

Range Cemetery is on State Route 323, just East of Midway (Sedalia) in Range Township, Madison County. If I'm not mistaken, Sedalia Cemetery is on London Road, just south of Midway (Sedalia). I have relatives buried there, but it's been years since I've been there. Dale Grimm Madison County OHGenWeb County Coordinator http://madisoncounty.grimmfamily.info > I am new to your list and am hoping some one can help me. > I have a copy of a deed of 1/2 lot #87 of Range LF. Cemetery for a W. L. > Reed. The date on the deed > is Sept. 5, 1902. Mr. Reed died in 1903 but his obituary says he was > buried in Sedalia Cemetery. > Does anyone on the list know if Range Lf. Cemetery was renamed to Sedalia? > Does any one live close enough > to this/these cemeteries to check for burials and headstones? I would like > to have the dates from the headstone and > also if there are other Reeds buried there and who they are. > I would appreciate any help I can get with this matter. Neither the deed > nor the obituary tells were the cemetery is. > Thank you very much. > Carol Lovitt > rdlwcl@inet99.net > > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GZB.2ACI/806.2.2 Message Board Post: want to thank you for putting the Slyh/Patterson information from gravestones on this site...it filled in a lot of blanks for me.I am decended thru the Slyh line.. thanks again...kt

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Delaney, Blake, Russell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GZB.2ACI/923 Message Board Post: Looking for ancestors of Ossie (Delaney) Russell b. 26 Oct. 1864, Jackson Twp (Pike County), Ohio d. 12 Dec. 1957, Madison Cty, Ohio Looking for ancestors of Hattie Cornelia (Blake) Russell b. 14 Dec. 1888, Piketon, Ohio d. 28 January 1948, London, Ohio

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bond, Smith, Wilson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GZB.2ACI/922 Message Board Post: Both are buried in Wright Family Cemetery, Deercreek Twp, Madison Co. OH. Also buried in the Wright Family Cemetery: Bond, Thomas: d. 8 Mar 1855, age 80yrs ( Sophia's brother?) Smith, Joseph: d. in 1860's ( unreadable), s/o John & Sophia? I know they have a daughter Eleanor Smith (1818-1904) who md James Wilson on 2 Oct 1836, Madison Co. OH. Did John & Sophia have other children? Marriage found in Vol. 2, pg. 15, Franklin Co. OH for John & Sophia. Bond, Sophia or Supphiah, md Smith, John R., January 04, 1816, by James Marshall, JP Was this a 1st or 2nd marriage for either one? Any idea where John or Sophia were from before coming to Ohio? Parents, siblings of either one? Any help greatly appreciated. Joyce

Thank you list for the suggestion that I go to ODOT for a map of Madison Co. I not only printed off Madison - I also did Greene, Clark and Fayette. They were just the right size to cut out and mount on construction paper to form a map of the area where the four counties interact with each other. And God bless their hearts - even Pitchin is on there. Linda Swaney Sabin in Greene Co. OH

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GZB.2ACI/823.4 Message Board Post: Nancy, Just checked on Ancestry.com, your Valentine may be in Hancock Co. Ohio in the 1900 census. Those census are so hard to read. City of Findlay, Ward 1, Findlay Twp, Hancock Co. OH Enumeration District 55 Wilson, Valentine: age 65, Oct 1834, b. OH Wilson, Lucinda: age 57, May 1843, b. OH Looks like Lucinda, also another Wilson living next door, could not make out 1st name. Said Lucinda was mother of 12 children, 7 children living. Joyce

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GZB.2ACI/823.3 Message Board Post: Hi Nancy, Think we may have corresponded a few years ago. Here's info I have: Valentine E. Wilson b. c1837 Madison Co. Oh d. 1905, possible Logan Co. Ohio, not sure where this info came from, maybe from you?? md: 1st Mary Hannah Clark on 16 Jan 1860 Clark Co. OH md: 2nd Lucinda F. Stranton on 8 May 1861 Clark Co. OH parents: Eli Wilson and Atha Ann Prugh I have a reading of the Somerford Twp Cemetery where Valentine E.'s parents are buried, I do not show him or either of his wife's buried there. 1st wife Mary Hannah Clark died 9 mos after they were married, she is buried in the Williams Chapel Cem. in Paint Twp, Madison Co. Ohio - it is close to the Clark County border. Do not have info as to where Valentine E. and 2nd wife Lucinda are buried. Have you checked any of the census records to see where he was living? Joyce

Is there some where to view and print a map of Madison Co. that would give me a good view of the western edge next to Greene and Clark Co.? I tried the 1883 on the Madison site and can't get the whole view to print. Linda Swaney Sabin

Am looking for additional information about the Forgison and Elizabeth "Betsy" GRAHAM family. Forgison was born in Rockbridge Co., Va. in 1767, the son of Arthur and Mary Hack (FORGUS) GRAHAM. He married Elizabeth TRIMBLE, daughter of David and Mary (HOUSTON) TRIMBLE, in 1787, in Augusta Co., Va. In 1795 they were in Montgomery Co., Ky and by 1808 they had settled in Madison Co., Ohio. Thet were the parents of ten or twelve children including my great grandfather Joseph Houston GRAHAM. Forgison died in Madison Co. in 1836 and Elizabeth died ther in 1843. Any assistance in gaining information about the lives and deaths of members of this family would be greatly appreciated. Other family names being researched are: CLINE; DENNY; HOUSTON; STRAWN; and VAN CLEAVE. T.G. Strawn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GZB.2ACI/921 Message Board Post: Here is what I know about James Maxwell according to census records. I am looking for his parents. 1880 Census Information Name: James M. MAXWELL Age: 40 Estimated birth year: <1840> Birthplace: Ohio Occupation: Farm Laborer Relationship to head-of-household: Self Home in 1880: Scioto, Pike, Ohio Race: White Gender: Male Spouse's name: Hester Jane MAXWELL Father's birthplace: VA Mother's birthplace: VA