These articles are for the benefit of the genealogy community and should not be harvested and sold for any else's profit. Spirit of Democracy January 12, 1911 Sardis The fourth number of the High School Lecture course will be given Friday evening January 13, by Miss Marie Montford, a reader. Quite a number from here attended a concert at Sistersville Tuesday evening given by the Tyrolean Alpine Singers. Miss Lizzie Frey left Saturday morning for her home in Elwood City, Pa., after a few days visit here with relatives. Jim Williamson left Monday for his home in Wheeling from a ten days visit here and at Sistersville. Miss Lucile Griffith returned home Tuesday morning from Wheeling where she spent the holidays. Miss Ella Thompson has resigned her position at Edwin Fisher's store in Sistersville. Clyde and George Goddard of Woodsfield spent Sunday here with friends and relatives. Miss Flora Frey returned home Monday from a two months visit at Elwood City, Pa. Miss Nellie Martin and nephew Harold were shopping in Sistersville Saturday. Miss Mae Thistle of Sistersville spend Sunday with Miss Ethel Thompson. A. C. Vetter was a business caller in New Martinsville Thursday. Lewis Troush moved his family to Martins Ferry last week. E.C. Frey was a business caller in Wheeling Friday. E. J. Martin spent Sunday at his home at this place. Witten Hissom of Clarington was in town Saturday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

These articles are for the benefit of the genealogy community and should not be harvested and sold for any else's profit. Spirit of Democracy January 6, 1910 SARDIS Rev. W. S Baker held a business meeting of the M.E. Sunday school Sunday afternoon after the preaching service. The old official board with the exception of Miss Olive Litten as assistant secretary were elected. The officers elected are as follows: Superintendent Rev. C. E. Daily; assistant superintendent, Rev. J. W. Rush; secretary, Miss Ethel Winland: assistant secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Rist; treasurer, E. A. Hartlieb: organist, Miss Mae Harman; first assistant organist, Miss Erma Vetter: second assistant organist Miss Nellie Martin librarians, Golia Farmer and Mabel Rist; assistant librarians, Paul Goodwin and Ivan Ratcliffe. The teachers in the school are: Miss Mae Harman, Prof J. V. Nelson, George W. Tubaugh, Mrs. Edith Drollinger, Dr. S. C. Griffith, Miss Adda Knight, Mrs. Mattie Martin, Mrs. Ella Vetter, Miss Nellie Martin, Rev. J. W. Rush, Miss Maude Ryne, and Mrs. Eva Martin. While skating on the ice near the Sardis wharf Friday morning Sherman Beisel broke through the ice but fortunately the boys succeeded in rescuing him. Misses Twila and Elizabeth Frey returned to their homes in Ellwood City, Pa., Saturday after a week's visit here with relatives. Misses Minnie Arn and Getrude Urpman of Lebanon, Pa., visited at the home of Mrs. Boetticher several days last week. A sled load of our young people drove down to Jerry Witten's at Witten Thursday evening and enjoyed a party at his home. John E. Boetticher returned to his school work at Burghill, Ohio, after a weeks visit here with his parents. Mrs. Alice C. Griffith and daughter Miss Lucile visited in Wheeling and Jerusalem several days last week. Miss Mable Rist, who clerks in Snook's store in Wheeling, spent Saturday and Sunday at her home here. Miss Mae Harman returned home Sunday from Marietta where she spent the holiday vacation. Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Nelson returned Sunday from a week's visit with their parents at Jerusalem. Edith Gorrell left Saturday for her home in St. Mary's, W. Va., from a weeks visit with relatives here. Miss Arminta Walters of Clarington visited Miss Golia Farmer a few days last week. Mrs. J.B. Neiman and Miss Ella Thompson were at New Martinsville Saturday. Henry Houserman of McKeesport, Pa., is the guest of relatives at this place. John L. Harman of Marietta spent Friday and Saturday here with his parents. Prof P.E. Fraley and son Delbert of Hannibal were callers in town Saturday. Mrs. Rachel Goodwin and son William of Clarington visited here last week. Mrs. E. R. Siebert spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Wheeling. John Denny of New Martinsville was a caller in town Sunday afternoon. Miss Erma Vetter is visiting Miss Mabel Neuenschwander at Hannibal C.E. Litten spent Saturday and Sunday here with his family. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly researching: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

Hi to all I have been on and off this list several times My surnames are Richardson, Suter, Griffith and Nesbitt--primarily of Sardis. I have the Sardis part of the Spirit of Democracy for the years 1908-1912 and will post them as I go. I rented microfilm from the Ohio Historical Society through my local library. Go to http://www.ohiohistory.org for a complete listing of newspapers available. Sara Richardson Kelly

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mott Woolf Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SWB.2ACE/1094.1 Message Board Post: Sandra, Found this couple in the Monroe Co., OH 1850 census with a Jane. Stock Twp. - Carlisle 108-108 Benjamin L. Mott 32 Merchant 800 OH Elizabeth 30 OH Asbury 8 OH John 7 OH Francis W. 5 OH Jane 1 OH Henry Woolf 19 Clerk Ger. Couldn't find a John and Amelia Francis in the 1850.

I'm looking for information on Sarah Kirkbride. The last time I can find her is in the 1900 census of Monroe Co. Bethel Twp. She is living with her daughter & son-in-law Benjamin Dennis and Nettie Edith (Kirkbride) Dennis. She is 69 & a widow of Ransom Kirkbride. Eventually the Dennis family moved to Wash. Co. but Sarah isn't listed with them so I believe she must have died in Monroe Co. but I don't know when. If there is anyone who may know anything about this family I'd appreciate any help you can give. Will the Monroe Co. Court House or Health Dept. do searches when you don't have the exact date? If so I'll need the address. Thank you Sue

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bobbitt/Francis/Mott Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SWB.2ACE/1094 Message Board Post: It seems almost impossible to find, but, I'm going to ask if anyone would know how to find that out? I have Mary Jane Mott born in Monroe County, OH, 1852/1853. The rumor has it that her parents died crossing a river. In the 1860 Monroe County, OH census, it has Mary Jane Mott (7)living with John Francis (52) & Amelia Francis (48). I was wondering if they are an aunt and uncle or just some kind souls who took her in? In 1870, they are in the Wayne County, IL census. In the 1880 Wayne County, IL Census, she is married to William C. Bobbitt and Ameila Francis is with them. Any one have any suggestions for me? Thanks so much, Sandra

Johannes Schaub and his wife Anna Maria (Netz) came to Monroe County, Ohio, ca 1833, from Altenkirchen, Bermoll, near Wetzler, Prussia. The first 4 children were born in Germany,the last two in Ohio. Does anyone know anything about their family? Their children were: > > Catharina 1823-1890 m John Michael Neuhardt > > Johannes 1825-1903 m Hannah Schell > > Johann Georg "George" 1827-? m Sophia Schaub > > Anna Maria 1831- m Philipp Neuhardt > > Elisabetha 1837- ?????? > > Christina 1839 m Heinrich Voland thank you betty

MONROE COUNTY, OHIO 1850 Census , Union Township has this family. Does anyone know anything else about the Charles, age 47? Who were his parents? From what part of PA did he come from? I am trying to connect him with Maria Arndt who married Geo Adam Schell. Maria was born 1787 who also resided in Monroe Co., OH. ARNDT Charles 47 b 1803 in PA Nancy 43 1807 in PA David 19 1831 in PA Charles 15 1835 in PA Harriet 12 1838 in Ohio Elizabeth 9 in 1841 in Ohio Henry W. 6 in 1844 in Ohio Lavina 3 in 1847 in Ohio Thank you betty

Believe were found in Ancestry An angel said Euchner appeared in Repository - Canton - 6th February 1856 and again in the Daily Advocate - Newark Ohio - 17th May 1889 and Marion Daily Star - both Lickin and Elyria Ohio - 22nd September 1902 Could I get copies emailed to me - My G G Grandfather John Euchner B - 1838 Germany married a Mary A Stauffer Swiss and traveled from So Wales emigration in 1854, possibly to Kalamazoo, between census in 1860 when with family and 1864 Mary in Kalamazoo with family, thru Ohio to Tazewell County, Illinois where first daughter was born 1865, and on to Iroquois County, Illinois in 1870 census. In announcement of Grandfather Grant marriage to Leah Pilotte in 1902 he and family of Brother John Friedrick Euchner married to a `Minnie Bunker were headed to Ohio to manage a family farm. My father Orlan was born 1905 in Illinois so time in Ohio was only 3 plus years. I need a connection to Ohio. So connections to any surnames of family would aid; Euchner - Stauffer - Pilotte - Bunker or even Trieschel - Savoie - Schroeder siblings spouses. Thanks Ronald Grant John Euchner 5/25/1943

I would like to find relatives of Malvern "Red" Hamilton formerly of Beallsville or Frederick "Freddie" Stoehr of Woodsfield. I"d appreciate anyone iinfo someone might have. Thanks, Bev Healy

In 1880 in Perry Township there is a William G. Hendricks in the household of Henry Hendricks whom I assume to be his son. On July 11, 1880, a William Hendricks marries Charlotte Cline in Monroe Co., Ohio. In Greenbrier Cemetery in Perry Township I find a William Hendrix b. 10 Nov. 1884, age 29 y, 4 m 5 d s/o of H.B. & C. I believe this is the William Hendricks found in 1880 census as Wm G. Hendricks in the 1880 census was 25 years old and this makes this William the right age. I believe it should have been died and not born in 1884. Now in 1900 in Perry Township shows up William Hendricks born March 1854, wed 20 years married to Lotta, born January 1860. The children of this William Hendricks are Archibald P., Henry D., Anna B. and Abram J. In 1910 and 1920 this family is in Springfield City, Jefferson Co., Ohio. Can someone explain to me if we are working with the same William (which I doubt) and who is the second William who shows up in the same township? Thanks for any help you can give me. I believe he must have died by 1930 as can't find them after 1920. Jerilyn

Sorry but I made an error in one of the web sites that I gave in an earlier message where you can obtain the book that I put together from the parish records of St. Pauls UCC in Woodsfield. To get from the Monroe OGS, the link is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmccogs/<http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmccogs/> Sorry for the problem. Shirley -------------------------------- [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~saharmon/<http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~saharmon/>

Information to the list: I have finished the translation of the records of St. Paul's German Evangelical Church (now St. Paul's UCC) and the results are in book form. Many of the early records were written in German. Here is some information about the book: Monroe County, Ohio Church Records: By: Dr. Shirley A. Harmon ISBN#978-1-55856-436-7. ...Parish Records of St. Paul's Evangelical Church of Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio (1862-1956. This book is a translation of two volumes of parish records of St. Paul's Evangelical church of Woodsfield, Monroe, Ohio. The original records were written in German and English, and they have been transcribed and indexed in English. The records started in 1862, but some information contained in the records was before 1850. Some records continued into the 1950s. In some cases, sufficient information was given on the European origins of some of the individuals in St. Paul's parish to consult and compare microfilms of parish books housed in the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, UT, and this additional information has been included. The records consist of baptism, marriage and death records as well as confirmation information and lists of members. These records are wonderful records and give a picture of early Woodsfield, Ohio and some of its residen! ts. Surname index. 2005, 8.5" X 11", Softbound 129 pages In-Stock $15.00 If you are interested, you can get the book from the Monroe Co. OGS; see: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmccogs/<http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmccogs/> or from Closson Press; see: http://www.clossonpress.com/<http://www.clossonpress.com/> Thanks! Shirley Harmon, born in Woodsfield and proud of it! -------------------------------- [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~saharmon/<http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~saharmon/>

Change of date for this month only - The Washington County Genealogical Society will meet on February 26, 2005 (Saturday) at Second Congregational Church, SR 26 (1/4 mile beyond Broughton's Dairy), Marietta, OH from 2:00-4:00 pm. Beverly Schumacher, one of the best known genealogists in Ohio, will speak about "Genealogy in Athens County, OH." Beverly's interest in family history began in 1979 when she and her sister decided to find out more about their grandfather. In 1980 she was a founder of the Athens County Genealogical Chapter and served as President for the first three years. Beverly also founded First Families of Athens County and she is a volunteer genealogist for the Daughters of the American Revolution and Colonial Dames of the 17th Century. In 1983 Beverly received an Award of Achievement for Outstanding Individual Achievement from the Ohio Association of Historical Societies & Museums for work on indexes, marriage records, cemetery records, and county atlases for the Athens County Historical Society & Museum. She is very proud that ACHS&M now has nearly 100 publications for sale. You won't want to miss this special program - guests are always welcome and there isn't any fee for our monthly meetings. See you on February 26th. Millie Covey Fry

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/1080.2.1 Message Board Post: John, My mother was Wilda Seebach Roses daughter. Her name is Ruth Ann Gates. I would appreciate to here from you also. I have many pictures I can't identify from my grandmother who passed away in Feb 2005. I remember very little of my great grandmother Mrytle from when she came to Canton to stay with grandma Wilda. Have been searching for anyone with info of the family. Finally !

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/1080.3 Message Board Post: They were my grandmothers parents. I have as far back as Herman's Grandparents. My grandmother was Wilda Seebach Rose. Please lets exchange info

A Cline Family Genealogy Fair will be held Saturday July 9th at the 4-H grounds in Mineral Wells WV. This line of Clines are descended form George and Susannah Cline of Monroe & Washington Counties in Ohio. The descendants live today in Wood and Wirt Counties in West Virginia and Monroe and Washington Counties in Ohio with several others descendants up and down the river. We have 5 tables open for exhibitors who would like to set-up at the Genealogy Fair or if you would like to just stop by and exchange information on the Clines or their associated lines, you are welcome to come join us. The Fair starts at 10:00 and last until 1:00 . Cindy Buskirk will br speaking on the TOMBSTONE READINGS and we expect a great turn out for her presentation. Cindy has read many of the stones in cemeteries throughout Wood, Wirt, Washington adjacent counties. Come join us for the Genealogy exchange and learn a little about Tombstones. For information on reserving a table, or details of the Fair, contact Harley Dakin by e-mail [email protected] or ph 740-498-5636.

----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Felts<mailto:[email protected]> To: phall<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 3:45 PM Subject: Re: Elizabeth Catherine Smith Pat: Thanks for the note. I'll mull over that 1910 census info you sent and see if makes sense. I haven't found many widows return to their maiden names but I suppose it is possible. There is some confusion over where Elizabeth Catherine's parents were born but most of the available records (censuses) seem to point to Ohio for both mother and father. Here's what else I know about Elizabeth Catherine's family. She was one of 4 children. Her older sister, born in 1836, was Amanda Jane. She married Richard Smith Morris and they settled in Clay County, Illinois. (By the way, Clay County is on the eastern side of Illinois.) I have not been able to determine the relationship, if any, between Richard Smith Morris's family and the Morris family with whom Elizabeth Catherine was apparently living in the 1850 Monroe County census. Elizabeth Catherine had a younger brother, Thomas Alexander Smith, born in 1842 (but we can't figure out how his surname is Smith if his father died in 1840!). And there was a younger sister, Melvina, born in 1844. I have excellent records for three of the siblings (Amanda Jane, Thomas Alexander, and Melvina) but nothing for Elizabeth Catherine. She's the puzzle. Dick Felts Gainesville, GA ----- Original Message ----- From: phall<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 2:40 PM Subject: Elizabeth Catherine Smith There are several people researching the Morris family in Monroe Co. Oh., on this list. Perhaps one of them will contact you. I did a quick search on Ancestry, and only Elizabeth C. Smith I could find in Il. it was her married name. Or maybe she took her name back, but it showed that she was married 44 years and a widow. Anyway thing that drew her to me was that they lived in Mo. in the 1910 census, which is right across the border from IL. and that she was b. in Oh. Nodaway Co. Mo. 2-WD Hopkins Twp. The name is Clutter, Harry C. b. in Ks. his wife Deborah P. b. IL their son Halbert b. Mo. and then Elizabeth. Says she is 70 in that census, which would put it pretty close to her birth date. says her father was b. in Canada, and mother in Va. I also checked LDS records, and could find nothing in IL or OH. I also looked for Cunningham in IL, and found several but not in Clay Co. IL Do you know what the married name of her sister was? Pat Hall Genealogist and Historian for Hines, Rhea, Kincaid, Craig, Ward, Warren, Hall, Kelleher, Stitt [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>

I'm looking for any clues about what might have happened to Elizabeth Catherine SMITH following her early years in Monroe County. Elizabeth was the second daughter of James Smith and Mahala Kirkbride Smith. Elizabeth was born in 1838 and her father died in 1839 or 1840. Legal notices mention that Elizabeth Catherine and her older sister, Amanda Jane, were given a guardian, James Cunningham, in 1840. I believe I have found Elizabeth living with the family of James and Mary Morris in Woodsfield in the 1850 census. Unfortunately, the 1850 census entry is the last record I have of Elizabeth. She is rumored to have moved to Clay County, Illinois where her sister eventually settled but extensive searches of records in Clay County have not located Elizabeth. I would be in interested in knowing if anyone has any type of record for Elizabeth in Monroe County after 1850. Of particular interest would be a marriage or death record, or any sort of legal notice. Any help is much appreciated. Dick Felts Gainesville, GA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Scott, Massie, Willison, Kirkbride, Yontz, Weisent Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SWB.2ACE/908.1 Message Board Post: Anthony Smith, husband of Hannah ( Sooy ) Smith died Aug 11, 1835. They both are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery in Monroe County, Ohio. Do you by chance have any information on their son Anthony Smith born 1793 ? If so, please email me at: [email protected]