Monroe Gazette July 30, 1891 Sardis, O., July 25, 1891 Dr. Boice, of Hannibal, was in town Wednesday. Mr. Haudenschield, of Antioch, was on our streets Tuesday. Mr. Tom McGranaham, of Wheeling, is visiting relatives in town. Dr. Richardson, of New Martinsville, was in town Thursday. W.E. Hogue and Ed. Richardson are training horses at New Martinsville, for the Wetzel County Fair. Miss Blanche Frazy is visiting relatives in town. Miss Mollie Milhorn, of Graysville, who has been visiting relatives the past week at this place returned home Thursday. Master Arch Unnsetter, of the steamer Ben Hur is at home for a few days. Dr. McKelvey, of Hannibal, was in town Tuesday. Master Chas. Hall has been visiting his aunt at Wheeling the past week. Miss Bertha Fagert, of Wheeling, is at home for a few weeks. Jas. Williamson left on the steamer Courier Friday evening for the H.K. Bedford. Bert Cramer, clerk of the steamer, Matt Allen, was in town Friday. Rev. Rutledge, of Clarington, was in town last week. Fred Drollinger made a trip to Pittsburgh last week. Mr. Blum, of Wheeling, was in town Saturday. Clare. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

i JUST FOUND OUT ON sUNDAY THE NAME OF THE ROAD WHERE MY GR-GRANDMOTHER ORANGE HAD LIVED. I KNEWMY SON HAD BEEN THERE AND I FINALLY MANAGED TO FIND OUT. HE TOLD ME THEY ALL LIVED IN THAT AREA AND WENT TO A SMALL CHURCH ON THAT SAME ROAD OR NEARBY HE THOUGHT. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THIS ROAD AND/OR FAMILY? Thomas Sampson ORANGE was my gr-Grandfather whom I never met. He died young because he had been on the roof repairing it after a storm, it started to rain, and he was coming down w/ measles. He didn't know that getting wet and chilled would be that harmful to him but he died of pneumonia/consumption as I understand it. His parents were John Calvin and Isabella LOGAN ORANGE from Fayette Co, PA. John died in the Civil War. Isabella scraped and scrimped and somehow kept the payments on their land going. When it was paid off, no record could be found to give her the deed. Things looked bad until Pres. MOnroe and a special session of Congress took care of it and the poor widow who had so little at least owned her land. I do not know if that was the same piece of land that Thomas lived on Creighton Ridge or not. Isabella raised her family alone. Then, history repeated itself for Thomas's young wife also. She was Mary Ellen WINLAND, d/o of John WINLAND from the line of old Heinrich WINDLANDT of Germany who brought his large family to USA to PA. His wife died leaving many young children. I believe that it was Heinrich who was fortunate enough to find another wife and then, he died. I often wonder who raised the children of that family. A new second wife certainly got more than she bargained for. When you think of the hard lives our ancestors lived under less than the best of conditions, you realize that it is small wonder that wives died young after bearing a dozen children. My grandmother on the GREEN side of the family died at 38 after having 11 children. The oldest sister stayed home, even after marrying, and helped her father raise the huge family. On the other hand, as exhibited in my ORANGE family, the husband died young, leaving the young widow with a huge family to raise and only some land to farm for making a living. So, you see that I have much local color about my Monroe families, but I would like to be able to place them on the map. I remember the house that Grandmother ORANGE lived in where she raised her only son, Leonard, and his five sisters, including my grandmother, Nora. I remember walking that dusty road to a TEE where we turned left and went to an old country store which sold ice crea! Not apt to forget that spot. I am sure all of the buildings are probably gone. I remember family reunions at her house. I know that the country store was own by two families: GREEN and NICHOLSON, long before I came along. My son thought their church was nearby and many of the three families mentioned in this novelette are buried in the churchyard. Would anyone be able to help me identify that church? I would presume that they were either Presbyterian or Church of Christ, the one w/o musical instruments. That would be the church for which Leonard ORANGE and his brother-in-law by the surname of Mobberly wrote/composed hymns. About a month ago, I sent in a query about old hymn books with these songs in them. However, I did not know where they lived or which church they might have attended then. Perhaps knowing Creighton Ridge will help. Now, how does CREIGHTON fit into this picture? Well, I just found out a few months ago that my last gr-gr-grandmother was Sarah CREIGHTON who married Joseph MOOSE. She was born in PA in 1801, moved to Monroe Co where in 1825 she married Joseph She died after him in 1875. I am searching for her parents but have no idea how to find her. I need the name for mtDNA testing. My line goes like this: PETTY (me), GREEN, ORANGE, WINLAND, MOOSE (Maria), CREIGHTON, (Sarah) and there the surnames come to a screeching halt. Does anyone know the early CREIGHTON family who came to Monroe Co and probably settled the ridge? I know there was a MOOSE ridge somewhere near by. OK, all of you Monrovians, I have given you plenty to chew on. I am hopeful now that I have some more info, someone can help me.Grateful for any little hints. Marjory PETTY PECK Austen Incidentally, I have written a book about my childhood memories and many of the people above are discussed in it. If anyone is interested visit my website at: http:/www.mappa.petty.com/ Marjory PETTY Austen Author of "You Can't Do That!" http://www.mappa.petty.com/

Monroe Gazette July 23, 1891 Sardis, O., July 20, 1891. Dr. Ferguson arrived Monday and will remain a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goodwin returned to their home in Pittsburg, Monday. Mrs. Retta Mays and Miss Minnie O'Neil, of Hannibal, spent Monday with relatives and friends in town. Frank Lemmon left for Pittsburgh Monday. Mrs. Presentine made a trip to Wheeling last week. Croquett seems to be quite an amusement for the young folks at present. Mrs. Lucy David and son, of Bellaire, were visiting her sister in town Monday. Mr. Hofer, of Hannibal, was on our streets Tuesday. Will Williamson, of the steamer Ben Hur, was on our streets Friday. Mr. Clem Duvall spent Sunday with friends and relatives. A select crowd of young folks went picnicing Friday afternoon on the West Virginia Hill and report a good time. Mr. Chas. Lemmon Sundayed with his parents and friends. Mr. Sam. Hofer made a trip to Pittsburgh last week. Miss Emma Johnson left for her home in Gallipolis Sunday evening. The Jr. O.U.A.M. made a pleasant call upon Willie Lemmon, Wednesday evening and presented him with the emblem of the Order as a birthday present. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Monroe Gazette July 16, 1891 Sardis, O., July 13, 1891 Dr. Groux was in town Tuesday. Jas. Jackson, of Clarington, was on our streets last week. Master John Dally made a trip to Pittsburgh, Saturday ..(illegible copy)...the steamer Ben Hur. The following officers were installed at a meeting of the Jr. O.U.A.M. on Wednesday evening: C.E. Litten, Jr. P.C.; E.D. Thompson, C.; W.F. Litten, V.C.; Chas. Dally, A.R.S.; Ed. Frey, Warden; Fred Drollinger, R.S.; E.W. Litten, F.S.; E.W. Gand, Treas; L.B. Harman, I.S. A party was given at the home of Miss Lou Moffett Tuesday evening. Quite a good attendance for such a bad night. Gene Dana and Ed. Smittle left Wednesday for Pittsburg intending to go on a tow boat. Mr. Enloe and sister, of New Martinsville, spent Thursday with relatives in town. Misses Probst and Haberstick, of Wheeling, have been visiting relatives in town. Master Bud Romick made a trip to Marietta last week with his father on the Ben Hur. Mrs. Hofer is visiting her son and daughter this week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goodwin, of Pittsburgh, are visiting his parents here. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Romick left for their home in Pittsburg, Saturday. Sardis Normal commenced Monday with J.M. Goddard, Professor. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goodwin are visiting his parents in town. Miss Daisy Richardson, of New Martinsville, is spending a few days with relatives here. Clare transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

My 2xgreat-grandparents were: Thomas DRAKE & Hannah BROWNING. They were married in Harrison Co.,OH.on 25 Jan.1837. I'm looking for information on who their parents & siblings were. Thomas was born 1810 MD. & Hannah was born circa 1815 MD.or OH. I believe now that Thomas's parents were: William DRAKE & Mary?. They moved to Harrison Co.,OH.in 1819 from Bedford Co.,PA. I believe Hannah had at least one sister Cassandra BROWNING. Cassandra also married in Harrison Co. in 1841 to Alfred CALVERT. Thomas & Hannah DRAKE moved from Harrison Co.after the 1840 census to Monroe Co.,OH. where they finished having their 10 children. Their names were: William,Benjamin,John,Thomas Carter(my line),George Washington,Mary,Wesley,Frederick,Cassandra & Esther Ann DRAKE. Circa 1869 most of this family moved to Wapello Co.,IA.where they appear in the 1870 census.I believe Thomas & Hannah DRAKE died in Wapello Co.,IA. but I don't have any proof yet. Thanks for any help! Sincerely, Pam Drake in IN. [email protected]

Monroe Gazette July 9, 1891 Sardis, O., July 6, 1891 Sam Williamson spent a few days at home last week. Win Sims was in town last week. Albert Mitchell, of Clarington, was in town last week. Gene Dunn made a trip to Woodsfield last week. Jas. Jackson was here this week. Stephen Knight and wife returned to their home in Pennsylvania last week. Miss Fox, of Padens Valley, was in town this week. Arch Ummsetter, head cook on the Eliza H., has returned home. Miss Maggie Williamson has returned home after a visit with her brother at Cochransville. Chas. Noll, of Hannibal, was on our streets this week. Mrs. Bowen, of Wittens, has been spending a few days with her son above town. Dr. McKelvey, of Hannibal, passed thought town last week. Clark Leap, of New Martinsville, was in town last week. Mr. Brills, of Wheeling, was in town Thursday. Fred Hofer was on our streets this week. Miss Maggie Presentine returned home from Pittsburg and spent the 4th with her parents. Ed Smittle came home last week. Frank Lemmon, of Pittsburgh, is at home for a few days. The fourth passed very quietly; the young folks, of course, all left town; some were at Sistersville, New Martinsville, Hannibal, Clarington, Cressapa and Powhatan. Everyone reported having a fine time. Mr. and Mrs. N. Litten are visiting relatives at Martins Ferry and also at New Philadelphia. Chas. Ice, of Marietta, spent the 4th with his sister, Mrs. C.E. Litten and other friends here. Miss Florence Hall returned home from Wheeling last Sunday evening on the Courier. Rev. W. G. Lemmon, preached an excellent sermon Sunday evening in the M.E. church. quite a large attendance. Clare. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Monroe Gazette July 2, 1891 Sardis A Spicy, Newsy, letter from "Clare." Miss Lucy Hofer, of Hannibal, visited relatives here last week. Dr. Lowther was on our streets last week. Mrs. Ratcliff, of Wheeling, is visiting her parents below town. Mrs. Bare visited relatives here last week. Mike Gano made his usual trip down the river last week. Mrs. E.W. Litten and Mrs. E. Watters were at New Martinsville last week. Mr. and Mrs. Zeke Smith were visiting friends near Hannibal last Sunday. Mr. Ketterer, of Miltonsburg, was in town last week. Dr. Boice, of Hannibal, was in town last week. Albert Priest and Clem. Devaull of New Martinsville, spent Sunday in town. Chas. Dally was at New Martinsville last Saturday eve. R.T. Richardson and wife were visiting relatives in town Sunday. George Thompson was at New Martinsville last week. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

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/SWB.2ACE/788.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks!

Jim, It's pronounced Hart-shorn. My Mother's relatives the Dillon's married into the Hartshorn Families of Graysville. How is everyone? take Care Frank Schumacher ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Simmons" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 11:49 PM Subject: [OHMonroe] Hartshorn (pronunciation) > In Monroe County is the surname "Hartshorn" pronounced Hart-shorn or > Harts-horn? > > > > ==== OHMONROE Mailing List ==== > Homepage for this list is http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmonroe/ > >

In Monroe County is the surname "Hartshorn" pronounced Hart-shorn or Harts-horn?

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/SWB.2ACE/788.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: The following site contains a picture of "Sad Sam" Jones and provides a synopsis of his career: http://www.1918redsox.com/players/jones.htm Bill McMahon

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/SWB.2ACE/788.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: My Edith's grandparents, John & Jennett came from Glascow Scotland, more or less directly to Woodsfield, OH. Daughter Mary was born 1828 in Scotland, and son George born 1846 in Ohio, and daughter Sidney born 1848 in OH

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Samule Pond Jones and Edith Kerr Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SWB.2ACE/788.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for your response. A bit disappointing as I thought I had found a connection, but the Edith Kerr I am researching and the Edith Kerr married to Sam Jones don't seem to be the same. Now to see if I CAN find out what happened to the Edith Kerr I am related to. As Kerrs in Ohio, we probably once belonged to the same clan, but that seems the closest connection. I am sorry my email was posted 4 times. I did something wrong. Thanks again. Back to the search. Jeanne Allen

Monroe Gazette June 25, 1891 Sardis, Ohio, June 22, 1891 Win Sims was in town last week. Mrs. Lemmons, of near Antioch, was visiting her sisters and brother in town, and while at the home of Mrs. A.C. Vetter she fell and broke her limbs. Dr.'s Lydecker and Lowthers are attending her. Mrs. A.J. Walters was attending the W.C.T.U. Convention at Matamoras last week. Ed. Haudenschield was on our streets last week. Rev. W.G. Lemmon and wife were visiting relatives here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Knight, of Pa., are visiting his brother, Mr. Wm. Knight. Misses Laura Dally and May Harman were visiting friends and relatives at New Martinsville last week. J.P. Goodwin is having his house repaired which will be quite an improvement. Jim Williamson left last week for Chicago. Miss Adda Anderson returned home from Columbus where she has been attending school. Noah Litten visited his daughter at Wheeling last week. Sam Williamson was in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. C.W. O'Neil were at Bellaire last week. Master Bert Hofer spent last week with relatives at Hannibal. Emmet Litten, of Sardis, and Miss Sallie Ice, of Marietta, were married at the parsonage Monday evening, June 1st, 1891, by Rev. D.F. Harris. Clare. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Monroe Gazette June 18, 1891 Sardis, O., June 15, 1891. Mr. LeClair Sinclair, of Woodsfield, was in town last week. Mr. Cottrell, of Parkersburg, was in town last week. Mr. Chas. Cassil, of Woodsfield, has opened a jewelry shop in town. Mr. Williams was in town last week. There was a party at Mr. Talbott's last week in honor of Miss Mary Ridgeway. Master Bert Humphrey shot himself through the foot last week. Dr. Lydecker was called upon to dress the wound. Mrs. O'Neil was at New Martinsville last week. Dr. Haudenschield made a flying trip home last week. Mrs. Mozena and son returned home last week. Mrs. Gatts, of Fish Creek, was visiting friends below town. The festival given by the Jr. O.U.A.M. was quite a success. Everybody enjoyed themselves hugely. The net receipts were about $60. Copenhagen was quite an amusement for the young folks. Mr. Albert Priest was one out of many to represent New Martinsville. Mrs. Wm. Goodwin, of Clarington, was visiting relatives in town last week. Mr. Chas, Schaal, of Marietta, called at the residence of Mr. L.B. Harman last week. Mrs. Albert Rist, was visiting friends at Hannibal last week. Mr. J.W. Litten was on the sick list last week. Children's day service passed off quite lively. The speakers addressed a very large audience. Mr. Voeghtly and wife, of Hanibal, were visiting at the O'Neil House last Sunday. Clare transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Monroe Gazette June 11, 1891 Sardis, Ohio June 8, 1891 Miss Theo McIntyre, of New Martinsville, was in town last week. Miss Ada Knight left last week for Washington, D.C., on a visit to her sister, Mrs. James A. Watson. Mrs. Fred Theiss left for her western home last week. Mrs. Richardson, of New Martinsville, was visiting friends in town. Dr. Branen, of Wheeling, was called to see Mrs. Bridgman. Mr. Emmet Litten returned home last week from Marietta. Messrs. Chas. O'Neill, A.C. Vetter and Sam Hofer attended the dedication last week. The Jr. O.U.A.M. will give a festival on the lawn Friday evening, June 12. Everybody invited to attend. Preparations are being made for Children's Day. We noticed Dr. Fred Groux on our streets last week. Messrs. Fred Drollinger and John Harman have opened an ice cream stand. Dr. Ferguson was in town last week. Miss Fanny Hofner, of Hannibal, was visiting relatives in town last week. Mr. John Ice, of Marietta, spent Saturday and Sunday with friends and relatives in town. Mrs. D.W. Mozena and son Leon, of Wheeling, are visiting relatives in town this week. Clare. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Monroe Gazette June 4, 1891 Sardis The health of our community is good at present. Mr. Jim Williamson came home last week, after spending the winter in the south. Mr. Gus Richardson left for Pennsylvania last week. Dr. Lowthers, of New Martinsville, was in town last week. Mr. Albert Priest, of New Martinsville, was in town Sunday. Miss Emma Johnson was on the sick list last week. Miss Sallie Ice left for her home in Marietta accompanied by Mr. E.E. Litten. The Sardis Jr. O.U.A.M. purchased a very nice silk flag, costing $60. Mr. J.M. Goodwin has been moving his furniture store. Mr. Haudenchield, of Antioch, was visiting his brother last Sunday. There was a party give by the young gents, at the home of Miss Edith Hofer, Tuesday evening. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Monroe Gazette May 28, 1891 Sardis, O., May 25th, 1891 We have been having good rains the last few days which will do a great deal of good. Eugene Richardson returned home last week. Glad to see you Gene. Edith Hofer returned home last week. Messrs. John and Charlie Ice, of Marietta, attended the funeral of Mr. Farmer last Tuesday. Mrs. Voeghtly, son and daughter, of Hannibal, were visiting relatives last week. Dr. Douglas was visiting at the O'Neill House last week. Sallie Ice is visiting friends and relatives in town. H.C. Thompson and daughters returned home after a visit with friends in Bellaire. Miss Grace Anderson returned home from Pittsburgh last week. Florence Hall is visiting at Wheeling. Mrs. Roneack and son, of Pittsburgh, are visiting relatives in town. Fishing seems to be the amusement for the men and boys at present. Messrs. Zeke Smith and John Dunn caught the largest fish of the season, weight 42 1/2 pounds. Who can beat that? Chas. Messerly, of Clarington, was in town last week. Preparations are being made for Decoration Day. Rev.L.L Fisher preached a memorial sermon at the M.E. Church on Sunday, May 24th, at 10:30 a.m. The W.C.T.U. gave an entertainment Sunday evening and had quite a success. Dr. Ludecker made the closing address to quite a large audience. Mrs.L.B. Harman has been on the sick list the past week. Mr. and Mrs. John Staudt, of Miltonsburg, returned home last week. Mr. Clem Devaul was at home Sunday evening. Mr. Sam Hofer came home Sunday evening. Messrs. E.W. and C.E. Litten, the tinners, are at St. Marys this week. Mr. Charlie Brown was in town this week. Glad to see you, Charlie. Misses Maude Ryan and Maude Witten were visiting friends last week. Mr. Joseph Harman and family were visiting friends in town Sunday. Willie Lemmon, who has been in Colorado the past winter, returned home last week. Clark Gano made a flying trip to Woodsfield last week. Clare transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Monroe Gazette May 21, 1891 Sardis, O., May 18, 1891 A good rain would very acceptable at present. Mrs. May Staudt, of Miltonsburg, is visiting her parents in town. Mrs. Millie Heinlein, made a flying trip to Wheeling, last week. Mr. and Mrs. McGranahan, of Wheeling, are visiting relatives in town. Miss Flora Dally, is visiting her cousin, Miss Laura. Miss Mattie Anderson, started for Bethany, last week where she intends clerking in a shore. Mr. Clem Duvall, of Steamer Ben Hur, is at home. Mr. Clark Gano, is painting the residence, of Mrs. Presentine. Miss Emma Johnson, was a Proctor last week. There was an ice cream supper at Mrs. Busch's last week. The W.C.T.U. will give a public meeting in the Church on the Eve of May, 24. The stone quarry, opposite town is still in progress. Mr. Ed Dunn is at home. Dr. Haudenschield, arrived last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Knight, and daughter, Ethel, of St. Mary, are visiting relatives. Sam Williamson was in town last week. The Gano Bros. seem to be doing good business in their cigar shop. Dr. Boice, of Hannibal, was visiting relatives last week. Lizzie Schaffer returned home last week from Powhattan. Died, on Sunday Eve. May. 17, Sara Farmer. Mrs. Gorell, was visiting relatives last week. Clare transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

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/SWB.2ACE/788.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello, Jeanne, I am Edith Kerr's granddaughter. She was not adopted, and her parents' names are George Morris Kerr, and Louise Buchanan Kerr. yes, Grandpa played for the Cleveland Indians for those 2 years, and then went on to a wonderful baseball career, including playing for the 1918 Boston Red Sox World Series team (meaningful, if you are a baseball fan.... (-: ) Let me know if you are interested in further information, but I don't think these are the people you are looking for. they got married in Cleveland merely because Grandpa was playing there at the time. They both always called Woodsfield, OH home.