I found this story published last year in the online version of the Medina County Gazette... and of course, a failed to note the url Lots of names of early settlers here... I'd love to read the stories. Shirley Hulett San Diego History changes name popularity By JUDY TOTTS Religion Editor What am I after all but a child, pleas'd with the sound of my own name? repeating it over and over; I stand apart to hear -- it never tires me." -- Walt Whitman A name is the first gift we are given, something we wear for a lifetime. It may be a perfect fit, something we'd take out of the drawer or off the hanger every day if we could -- a neatly tailored suit, a favorite pair of jeans that turn a softer shade of blue each time we wash them. But a name also holds the possibility of being a bargain bin misnomer, something we think will look great, but in reality turns out to be either a too-large muumuu that slides off our shoulders or a pair of tight shoes into which we have to shoehorn our spirit. Names can anchor us in the past, an inheritance of ancestral names strung together like pearls -- or weigh heavy as the gravestones bearing their epitaphs. There always has been a certain magic in names -- the power to convey a positive or negative image -- or else why would we be so careful in selecting them for our children? We carry preconceived notions about the bearers of names. Some people come to hate their names so much, they change them or adopt a nickname. Henry might sound stodgy and maybe even a little dull or henpecked, but my Great Uncle Hank, whose given name was Henry, was a compact dynamo of a man who slammed cards down during heated pinochle games, enveloped in a cloud of smoke from the stumpy cigar clenched between his teeth. Paul Revere, the son of French Protestants, started life as Apollos Rivoire. I didn't hate my name, but when I started to write for publication, I used the initials of my first and middle names because I thought it gave my name a better flow, like a stream over smooth stones instead of water breaking against rocks thrust up from creek bed. Some names have remained steady favorites over the years, like Michael, Christopher, Joshua, Matthew and James for boys, Amanda, Sarah, Katherine, Emily and Jennifer for girls. In 1830, one out of every six girls was named Mary; by 1900, although still popular, it was one in 15. County histories and old issues of The Gazette bear this out, with good solid settlers George Pardee, John B. Young, Robert English and Joseph Andrew. Other sections read like biblical begets: Isaac R. Henry, Aaron Pardee, Jeremiah Clark, Abraham Morton, Job Snell and Moses Wright. But they brought distinct names, too, like Peregrine Pickle, who lived in Harrisville Township. Seth Blood practiced medicine in Brunswick and Booz Atherton was one of the first attorneys in the area. Salmon Warner "joined the Mormons and went with them to Salt Lake." Resin B. Simcox married Rebecca Heath. Captain Daniel Warner married Philecta E. Mills; their children were Horatio and Orpha. Settlers included Roswell Curtis, Pulaski C. Hard, Chapin Harris, Dio Lewis, Silas Swan, Ebenezer Harris, Bela Clark, Ulysses Young, Amasa Jerome and Lysander Hard. Philo Welton moved to the county from Waterbury, Conn., and Medwin Porter, not content with Ohio, pushed westward to California in 1850. It's more difficult to tell about women's names, since in so many instances, they are listed simply as someone's missus, as if they couldn't be individuals after marriage. A search turned up Harriet Warner, Polly Kirkum, Lamira Durham, Lydia Kremer, Elizabeth Blocker and Julia Loomis. Lodemia Sackett married Sherman Loomis after Julia died. Jerusha Simcox married John Brown. Wealthy Dye and Charity Turner were two founding members of the Congregational Church in Granger Township. Each name is a story, unfolding as we live, until they are written, finally, in stone. Walk through any graveyard, and the stories continue, for at least a little while -- who can help wondering what people were like who carried names like Lathrop Seymour and Gad Blakeslee, Marilla Point and Valentine Waltman? Who can resist speaking them like a charm or in amusement on a long summer evening? Totts can be reached electronically at [email protected] or by phone at 330-721-4063. Address mail to Judy Totts, The Gazette, 885 W. Liberty St., Medina 44256. ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

The death notice for Mahlon James WARD says he was born in "Chambers county, OH" [abt 1837/38 but I can't find such a county. There is/was a Chambersburg in Clark county, OH; a Chamberia in Belmont co, OH and a Chamberlain in Medina Co, OH. Mahlon James WARD died 23 Jan 1912 in Balsam Lake, Polk Co, Wis. His father was born in England and his mother was born in Ohio. He married in 1861 in Findlay, Hancock Co, OH Fanny Emily ROBERTS of Wyandot Co, OH. Please contact me: Mary K. Ward, 1432 Yeardley Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23225; ph 804-232-9338. Thanks!

Hello Wilson and Medina Co. Ohio list members, There is some debate between a cousin and I over the first born son of Alvah and Annis Bartholomew Wilson, who moved to York Township, Medina Co., Ohio, about 1835. The faded ink on the 1850 census lists what I think may be Phinney or Phinneas, age 21. However, in John G. Hunt's article in "The American Genealogist," January 1962, titled "Wilson Families of Whitehall, N.Y. and their Descendants," Chauncey is listed as the first born son. No mention of either name is in Alvah's Will. I do not know where Alvah and Annis are buried. She married a Warren Judson about 1 year after Alvah's death in 1888. I would greatly appreciate a cemetery lookup for the names of Alvah Wilson, Annis Bartholomew Wilson Judson (d. 1893), and Chauncey or Phinneas Wilson. My Wilson page has information about Alvah, Annis, their children, plus a link to Alvah's Will. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jimward52/wilson.htm Thanks! Jim

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Beverly, Would you please look up the surname HAZEL? That name would be connected to the surnames of RICE and KERNS. Thank you in advance for helping me. Patricia (Edwards) Maher Paw Paw, MI

I am looking for an obit. for Sarah Gilbert Rice, lived in or near Lodi in 1943 and was 84 at the time.

Looking for marriage date and place of John Johnson and Roxanna Underwood in Medina Co. around 1818-1820. They lived there until 1860. I cannot find where or when they were married. Children: John, Leander & Roxanna. Thank you.

----- Original Message ----- From: Beverly Teibel <[email protected]> To: Maggie Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 9:21 AM Hello List, I have compiled a book of Pioneer's of Medina County, Ohio with surnames of "H". and would be glad to do a lookup and see if the family you are searching for is listed. This book covers newspaper articles, wedding, deaths, mini biographies, court records, cemetery records for most of the cemeteries in Medina Co., and much more.. from as early as 1850's to 1906. I am now working on surnames beginning with "M" now and hope to have it completed soon. The format will be very helpful I think as all surnames are highlighted in BOLD print. Newspaper articles in one area, marriages in one etc. Although I am bound by certain rules by my publisher, I can let you know if there is information that would be beneficial to you. If so I can let you know where you can purchase the book and the cost if you are interested. Good luck in your search..I know I have spent hours just to find one piece of my family tree puzzle. Beverly Elizabeth <[email protected]>

Searching for information on Howers of Ohio. Related through Nathan Hiram Hower b. Sept. 5, l848 in Ohio m. 3/18/1874 to Garrie Alice Galehouse in Doylestown, Ohio. His father was Jacob J. Hower b. 7/17/1823 in New Berlin, Ohio. His mother was Barbara Ann Rasor. Looking for the parents of Barbara Ann Rasor. Have several more generations of Howers. Searching for their wives families. These would be Catherine Krider who married Jesse Hower 4/19/1821 in New Berlin, also Nancy Anna Nowlen who married Jacob Hower abt. 1789 . Mary F. Geier [email protected] 3401 Eaton Road Mountain Brook, Alabama 35223

Hi Sandra, Is your offer only for your line or are you willing to look up other names ? My Bishop family has been in Bath since 1831 when that area was part of Medina Co. As I am now in Atlanta checking the courthouse is a bit difficult. The farthest I have got is Benjamin Bishop born in1803, possibly in Pa. bought 50 acres in Bath in 1831. He married Elizabeth Willey in 1831 in Medina. If you can help that would be great, if not thanks anyhow. Happy hunting ! Dody

I have located the probate file of my Calvin HAMMOND to research. I have the number of the file. Does anyone know if it's best to write for the file at the library where it has been archived or research in person? Debbie Warren Cupp

Anne, I am researching part of the SIPPY line. Minerva SIPPY married my g.g.g.grandfather, Menzies Searles MANLEY in 1835 in Brunswick Twp., Medina Co., OH. They moved with Dr. Joseph and Martha (Cogswell) SIPPY and family to WI in the early 1850's. I have a good bit of information to share, and would be interested in anything you have on the MANLEY-REAGLES-SIPPY marriage alliances that existed in the family and descendant information. Please feel free to respond online to the post, or contact me at [email protected] I'll look forward to hearing from you!

I am researching several families of PHELPS in Medina Co., OH. In particular I am interested in the families and descendants of: George Abel and Sally PHELPS. George was b.10 Oct 1804 in Tolland Co., CT and moved to Brunswick Twp. shortly after 1830 with his wife. His brother: Jared S. PHELPS b. 13 Nov 1806 also moved to Medina Co., OH about the same time as did their sister, Polly PHELPS and her husband, Menzies Searles MANLEY. I am very interested in sharing and swapping information with anyone researching these families and I would greatly appreciate any help you are able to give! Karla [email protected] "...but those memories I have will be gone all too soon, leaving this world at the same time I do... just as the memories of my grandfathers and great-grandmothers left with them, and unless they are given and passed on, it is as if those things had never been..."

Thanks, everyone, for you speedy replies--and they all agree! Joan

Yes there is. Check the intersection of state routes 252 and 303. It is just west of Brunswick, Ohio. Steve

HI!! Looking for a census report on him and his parents. Jacob Reuben Long B. Aug 4 1832 Medina Co. Ohio married Ellen VanArsdell in Jan. 29, 1857 same Co. Dont know his parents names but if you can help maybe you might see a Jacob under one of the Long names. Thanks Gina

Is there a Liverpool Township in Medinia County? If so, what is its location as compared to a highway or town I might find on an Ohio map? Thanks!!!

Shirley, Thank you for the great site! For anyone who missed it, it's http://www.west2k.com/ohstations/medina.htm

Did you know that Valley City, Medina County, is the Frog Jumping Capital of Ohio? Better get those little hoppers in training cuz the annual jumping contest in August. Here's a website with info plus photos of my cuzn Andy Neff who started the jump fest in the 1960's...Andy's a local history buff. He did the research for the Liverpool/ Valley City sesquicentennial book in the mid '60's. He's also a sometime actor. That's him in the buckskin out fit, portraying my 4 great-grand uncle, Jared Prichard who, with Seba Bronson, convinced the local natives to give them rights to the salt at Hardscrapple. http://www.valleycity.org/andy.htm ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Look what I found online Medina County railroad stations past and present with photos It even includes the long-defunct station at Erhart, across the road from my grandma's house! http://www.west2k.com/ohstations/medina.htm ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.