I was interested to see your query. My Burkey line came from Switzerland Twp, Monroe Co. also goes back to Canton Berne, Switzerland. The name was originally Burki. Does someone know the history of the Swiss migration to Monroe Co? I heard that a small group came directly from Switzerland and then others followed. I read that many were Anabaptists escaping persecution. I would love the hear from others. Gail

I saw your note concerning the disappearance of various family members and to where they may have moved. My own lines (Lemley, Burkey, Cain, Riley, ) went to eastern Washington (Whitman Co.) in the late 1800's. They heard about the excellent wheat farming area and one family after another went there. I also noticed Babbs living near my greatgrandfather's farm. I saw that someone had posted that name in Monroe or Belmont Cos. Gail

Surnames: MCNIECE SMITH CRAWFORD Submitter: Betsy French (BARKFrench@worldnet.att.net) Date: 27 Jun 1999 What became of Jane McNiece, b. 1876 to William McNiece and Martha Crawford? William was at the time already married to Eliza Smith, so Jane must have been reared by the Crawfords. Did she marry? When and where did she die?

Surnames: CLINE KNOWLTON Submitter: Betsy French (BARKFrench@worldnet.att.net) Date: 26 Jun 1999 I'm trying to identify the mother of Savina Eveline Knowlton, born 4/19/1869 in Monroe County. Her father was Thomas Knowlton; she married James Milton Cline on 8/29/1887.

WICHTERMANs came to Monroe County in 1833 from Switzerland. My g-grandfather, Frederick, left in 1894. But Christian WICHTERMAN was County Treasurer from 1902-1906. He had also been the first postmaster at the Oak Post Office when it opened in 1884 (near Clarington), and was a became a partner in Archer's Feed and Flouring Mill in Woodsfield in 1905 (where the IGA now stands). E.J. WICHTERMAN was County Sheriff from 1913-1917 Anyone knowing of this family please contact me. Also, some of you might be interested in a Surname list that I started for the WICHTERMAN name. People can subscribe to the list in mail mode by sending a message to WICHTERMAN-L-request@rootsweb.com that contains the word subscribe and nothing else. If they prefer digest mode, they should send the command instead to WICHTERMAN-D-request@rootsweb.com Larry Wichterman

I am doing research on the name Abersold. I was told the origin of the name Abersold family of Monroe County, OH was CH-3526 Brenzikofen, Canton Bern Switzerland. Dors anybody have any additional information? Betty aber@kiski.net

-----Original Message----- From: cowen <cowen@inetw.net> To: OHMORGAN-L@rootsweb.com <OHMORGAN-L@rootsweb.com>; OHNOBLE-L@rootsweb.com <OHNOBLE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, June 23, 1999 2:59 PM Subject: COWEN RESEARCH >Dear List Members: > Do you know of anyone who may be researching the Cowen line in Ohio! >Kindly refer them directly to my address! >Respectfully, >Chester H. Cowen... cowen@inetw.net >owner-MAHAMPSH-L-request@rootsweb.com >http://www.mlin.lib.ma.us/about_libraries/libdir/060.shtml >http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/aup.html > >

Alright, I have more information on her family. If anyone can help me with this one, let me know: Maude Eulah Tisher b. 23 March 1894 in Ohio township, Hannibal, OH d. 12 June 1969 in Wheeling, WV I do not know her parents' names, but I do know that her mother was a HOWELL. She was raised by her aunt, Anna Howell and, when she became 17 or 18, married a FOX. They had 2 children, Elizabeth and Charles. Now then, her aunt was Anna Howell. I have more information on this family: Jacob Howell b. abt. 1843 d. abt. 1875 in Hannibal, OH md. Matilda Henthorn b. 11 Nov 1838 d. 1905 in Hannibal, OH (Matilda was a daughter of Dr. Nimrod and Nancy Durkee Henthorn) Their children: (1) James Howell b. abt. 1864 (2) Anna M. b. March 1866 (3) Nimrod b. March 1868 (4) William b. March 1870 (5) John b. April 1872 (6) Edith b. abt. 1874 (7) Jane b. abt. 1877 I suspect that Eulah's mother was either Jane or Edith. I have no idea who her father was. If anyone can help me with this family, please let me know. Eulah lived with Anna Howell, her aunt, from at least 6 years of age through age 16 (1900 census & 1910 census). Thank you, Rob Martindale

Sometime after 1854 my gr. grandfather disappeared. Without a trace. Along with him we lost track of most of his family. His name was Samuel Dixon, bn. about 1814 in VA. Samuel Dixon md. Delilah Figley 3 Jan 1839 in Harrison Co, OH. They had the following children Albert, Joseph. William, Elizabeth , Adam, John, Samuel and Thomas bn. 7/6/1854. All of their children were apparently born in OH with the possible exception of Albert and Thomas. Albert is reported in the 1850 Census as born in VA. (Is it now WV?) Where? Who knows? I don't and have found no record of a Samuel that even looked promising from Va. Since he so mysteriously disappeared about the time of his youngest son's birth - also reported as happening in VA, I have wondered about epidemics in the area during that time frame. Is there a record (other than the one listed at: <A HREF="http://people.delphi.com/pamyates/epidemic.htm">Epidemics</A> or http://people.delphi.com/pamyates/epidemic.htm ) that specifically lists the epidemics of Monroe, Harrison, Meigs and Washington Cos. during this time frame? Since we have been unable to find a grave, or other record for him after his son's birth, this seems possible or even likely. We have the 1850 Census records of him and his family, but can find nothing in 1860. By 1870, his wife was living with her brother Robert Figley and his wife Canzayda Woodyard Figley in Meigs Co. His youngest son (at 16) was living with the Clines in Monroe Co. After the 1870 Census, even the Figley family disappears along with Delilah. However we have traced some of that family to the OK/MO area in later years - but no trace of Samuel. If you have any ideas or suggestions, Please, please help! We are desparate for some kind of information that will help us to break down this obstinate brick wall. Maryann Dixon Moseby Proud Rootsweb Sponsor and M c E l r o y Listowner mdmgen@aol.com for M c E l r o y dixlan2@aol.com for General e-mail AOL Instant Messenger: Dixlan2 ICQ: 1631995

I was hoping to get further info about the 2/20/1886 marriage of Patrick Sherry and Mary Ann Dorr performed by Rev. J. B. Weisinger. Could someone please help me identify which church was his? Many thanks, Dave

I am looking for any additional information on the Worley clan living in this county during the time prior to the 1860 census. Any help would be appreciated. Jim Worley jworley@aalas.org _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com

Surnames: STEWART RAKE Submitter: Anne Perry (asperry@hotmail.com) Date: 15 Jun 1999 STEWART: William, George, & John T. William T.M. Stewart b 1827 d & buried in Masterten/Monroe County 1870. W.T.M. m Sarah Brown b 1825 d & buried Masterten/Monroe County 1887. Known children: John T. b 4 Jan 4 1847 d & (buried Masterten/Monroe Cty) 10 Feb 1902 m Jane or Jennie (buried Masterten/Monroe Cty); George b 1853 d 1895 (buried Masterten/Monroe Cty) m Amanda Rake b 1853 d 1895 (buried Masterten/Monroe Cty). W.T.M. Stewart is my gg-grandfather, George is my g-grandfather. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. I have a considerable amount but have hit a brick wall on W.T.M.

Dear List Members, Would anyone know where I might locate an unpublished copy of the Cowen genealogy by Louise Dana ( Cowen ) Breckenridge. The family story pertained to the community of St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio. Louise, prior to her death, lived in Montrose, Baldwin County, Alabama. The family came to Ohio via MA first and NY second. Your suggestions, advise, assistance will be appreciated and I remain, Respectfully, Chester H. Cowen... cowen@inetw.net owner-MAHAMPSH-L-request@rootsweb.com http://www.mlin.lib.ma.us/about_libraries/libdir/060.shtml

>From the book Tombstone Inscriptions and Family Records of Belmont County, Oh by Esther Weygandt Powell: Sewellsville M.E. Church Cemetery Kirkwood Twp Frizzel, Robert dod 1883 age 90 wife Amelia dod 1882 age 88 Frizzel, Nathaniel dod 1865 age 66 wife Leash? dod 1869 age 67 Frizzel, child of J & P dod 1878 age ? Amelia dod 1872 age ? James 1838-1919 wife Elvira 1839-1906 Frizzell, John 1827-1917 wife Phebe 1832-190? (5) son Abner dod 1887 age 27 Frizzell, William dod ?? Rebecca dod 1842 age 65 w/o William I recommend you contact the Belmont Co., Court House and request birth and death records for these folks and that will help you determine who is related to whom. I would also check for their wills. I have grouped them as they are listed in the book, in that manner, you know at least some of the family groups. Good luck with your research. Sincerely, J.L. http://www.y2kfoods.homepad.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Laurence E. Dickerson <laurence@wi.net> To: <OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 11, 1999 4:44 PM Subject: [OHBELMON-L] Frizzell burials at Sewellsville > I am interested in any information on the members of the Frizzel / > Frizzell family buried at Sewellsville Methodist Church in Belmont > County. Are these people all related? If so, how? Was Rebecca (d. > 1842) Frizzell's maiden name, perhaps, Major? Did she and William come > from Maryland? Were Robert and Nathaniel the sons of William and > Rebecca? Were Nimrod, James and John the third generation, sons of > Robert and/or Nathaniel? > > Frizzell burials listed in 'Tombstone Inscriptions of Belmont County:' > > Nimrod Frizzell 1825 - 1910 Civil War > Wife, Catherine 1828 - 1901 > > Robert Frizzel d. 1883, age 90 > Wife, Amelia d. 1882, age 88 > > Nathaniel Frizzell d. 1865, age 66 > Wife, Leah d. 1869, age 67 > Child of J & P d. 1878, age ? > Amelia Frizzell d. 1872, age ? > James Frizzell 1838 - 1919 > Wife, Elvira 1839 - 1906 > > John Frizzell 1827 - 1917 > Wife, Phebe 1832 - 1905? > Son, Abner d. 1887, age 27 > > William Frizzell ? > Wife, Rebecca d. 1842, age 65 > > Who was Thomas Frizzell, listed in the 'Centennial History of Belmont > County' as an early class member at Sewellsville? > > Several of these names and dates seem to fit information I have on the > Majors. An 1848 land partition in Van Wert County makes reference to > 'the unknown heirs of Margaret Frizzle.' Margaret, whose parents were > named Robert and Rebecca, was obviously dead by 1848. Could she be the > [Margaret] Rebecca buried at Sewellsville who died in 1842? Margaret's > sister had a son named Nimrod, so that name appears in the family, too. > It may just be a coincidental use of a biblical name, but it doesn't > strike me as being all that common. Finally, there is another family > connection to the area. Thomas Major, brother of Margaret, lived in > Kirkwood Township very near Sewellsville. > > I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knows anything about this > family and might be able to shed some light on these questions - either > positive or negative evidence. Are any of these people profiled in the > 'Centennial History of Belmont County, Ohio and Representative > Citizens?' I only have copies of certain pages, not the whole book. > > Larry Dickerson >

Heritage Quest now has the 1870 statewide census index for Ohio on CD-ROM. -- Bonnie Burkhardt <burkhard@flash.net> <bburkhardt@juno.com> I no longer need to punish, deceive, or compromise myself. Unless, of course, I want to stay employed! Researching: ALLENDER - OH>WI HYETT - PA>OH ARBO - NB, CAN>MN KEYSER - PA>OH ARCHIBALD - NS, CAN LASHLEY - NY?>OH BERGMAN - DEU>KY>OH>? LONG - PA>OH BURDICK - NY PERVORSE - NY>MI BURKHARDT - DEU>OH PORTER - NB?, CAN DEBRULER - MD RICE - NY>MI DELINE - CAN>MI STERNBACHER - DEU HOLDEN - NY STONE - CAN>MI HATHORN - MD>OH

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Hi! I have copies of the Civil War pension file for the brother of my g-g-grandmother. In one paper, he lists that he was a resident of Monroe County from approximately 1867 until 1877. I would like to locate him in the census during this time, but I understand that there is no census index for the whole state of Ohio for 1870, although some counties were indexed separately, not all of them were. I wondered if Monroe might be one of those counties? I have no idea of what town or township he might have lived in and I hate the thought that I may have to go page by page thru the whole microfilm. Does anyone know if this index is available? I plan to be in Ohio soon, for business and to visit relatives, so if I find there is an index, I may be able to look it up myself. I would just like to know whether what I need even exists. Thank you! -- Cherie Atkinson Clark chersfmly@aol.com http://members.aol.com/chersfmly/ Looking for ATKINSON in Ohio Co. WV and Washington Co PA, FIFE in Allegheny and Washington Co PA, KIMMINS (or KIMMONS) in Ohio and Marshall Co WV and Washington Co PA, SKILES in Washington Co PA, TOLBERT in Carroll Co VA and Raleigh and Fayette Co WV, WEBB in Carroll Co VA, McDAID in Washington Co PA and Marshall Co WV, WOLFE in Greene Co and Washington Co PA, FARIS in Ohio Co WV and Delaware Co OH, and way too many more to list! It's easier to love someone who's dead, they make so few mistakes ***Harvey Fierstein in "Torchsong Trilogy"*** *************************************************************

Greenwood is on 214, right out of Belliare. there is a book published by Cumberland Trail Gen. Society, prepared by Brenda Rushman. She keeps the records for the cemetery. Lives in a house right outside the gate to the cem., and is very nice to answer questions. Martha