Hi List, Wayne's comment reminded me how that when I was in Tappahannock, VA the librarian, an admitted loather of genealogy because it was never done, just dumped any letters she got immediately in to the trash. When I was searching there for a while, she gave a few letters to me. I researched the requests to the best of my ability. When I stopped using the library, I assume that the letters returned to the trash again. It was unfortunate. Might I suggest the library? Somone, either in the Morgan Co library or the Washington Co library, was very kind to me and helped me to find my Morgan Co roots even though they were secondary. Mitzi On Mon, 15 Jan 2001 12:39:41 -0700 "Wayne Smith" <smith_w@losalamos.com> writes: > In recent years I have not gotten any response even if I prepay the > requests > for information. The checks were never cashed so I imagine that > correspondences were just deposited in the trash. > > I stopped at the courthouse on two visits to Ohio and found that > many of the > records are in large heavy books that are stored on the second floor > and the > attic. The copying machines are on the first floor. > > They probably have limited help and many requests for information. > > > ==== OHMORGAN Mailing List ==== > >

I'm sending this in general to the list so that we can all add here. I think this is a worthwhile discussion from which we can all benefit. First as to contacting the court directly my mail, I'm sorry but I haven't done this. I've visited in person and was directed to the top floor to look for myself. But I can shed a little light on marriage records. I have one of the in 1835 and parents weren't listed only bride, groom, date and the person marrying them. On looking at the source that you sited, this was a filming done of the marriage records of Morgan Co. (hint look at the source when you go to the http://www.familysearch.org when you find a record) The only other thing I believe that the actual record would state is who married them. Now as to your other marriage I didn't see it listed. There are several possibilities. If by chance they were married in Monroe Co, THAT courthouse did loose lots of records due to a fire. I'm missing documenting several marriages because of it. They could have also traveled into WV to marry. Also note:It seems that you may have the birthdate off on the bride however as I suspect that to be the birthdate of her father. Shannon Moore CC for Morgan Co NancyGen21@aol.com wrote: > > Hi fellow listers - > > It's good to read this exchange about the Morgan County Probate Court, and > I'm hoping you might help me overcome the brick wall I've encountered in > trying to get information from them. I have two ancestors who might have > records stored there and have written a letter for each including SASE (dated > 12/2/1999 and 4/10/2000 respectively) and done a follow-up phone call and > letter on the 12/1999 letter (4/21/2000). I have had absolutely no response, > and am hoping my Morgan County researchers can offer some suggestions. > > This is the information I'm seeking: > > 27 Feb 1823 Morgan County Marriage Record for > William GIBSON (place of birth Unknown - Ohio?; > father and mother of groom Unknown) > and > Nancy NICHOLS (place of birth - W. VA?; > father of bride Unknown/Henry NICKELS b. VA abt 1765, d. aft 1850 > OH?; > mother of bride Unknown/Rachel GLASSCOE? b. VA abt 1775, d. aft > 1850?). > This marriage is listed on Family Tree Maker CD#400 - Ohio Marriages, with > reference to LDS in Salt Lake City, UT - Film 0910657. > > Possible Morgan County Marriage Record (1844-1849) for > Noah Adam AXLINE (b. 5 Nov 1823, Loudoun Co. VA; > father of groom - John AXLINE b. 1791-2, Loudoun Co., VA; > mother of groom - Christianna BAKER b. 13 Oct 1790, Lourdoun Co., VA.) > and > Lucinda Catherine GIBSON (b. 13 Oct 1790, Loudoun Co. VA; > father of bride - William GIBSON place of birth Unknown - Ohio?; > mother of bride - Nancy NICHOLS place of birth - W. VA?;) > I've searched surrounding counties for a record of the marriage between my > 2nd great-grandparents, Noah AXLINE and Lucinda GIBSON, and have found > nothing. One of the references I have says Noah AXLINE married Lucinda > GIBSON, daughter of "William GIBSON of Morgan County", which is why I've > written the Morgan County Probate Court regarding a record of their marriage > sometime between 1844-1849. > > Have any of my fellow Morgan County researchers gotten a response when > writing the Morgan County Probate Court? I live in California and would > appreciate any help you can give me. > > Thanks in advance - Nancy Thompson (California) > > > > > > ==== OHMORGAN Mailing List ====

Is there a Pleasent Hill Twp in Morgan County, or is this in Monroe County? I am trying to find the grave site of Jacob and Mary Calvert. I am also trying to find more on an Isaac Calvert who lived in Pleasent Hill Twp and may be buried in the same graveyard. Jim

In recent years I have not gotten any response even if I prepay the requests for information. The checks were never cashed so I imagine that correspondences were just deposited in the trash. I stopped at the courthouse on two visits to Ohio and found that many of the records are in large heavy books that are stored on the second floor and the attic. The copying machines are on the first floor. They probably have limited help and many requests for information.

Hi fellow listers - It's good to read this exchange about the Morgan County Probate Court, and I'm hoping you might help me overcome the brick wall I've encountered in trying to get information from them. I have two ancestors who might have records stored there and have written a letter for each including SASE (dated 12/2/1999 and 4/10/2000 respectively) and done a follow-up phone call and letter on the 12/1999 letter (4/21/2000). I have had absolutely no response, and am hoping my Morgan County researchers can offer some suggestions. This is the information I'm seeking: 27 Feb 1823 Morgan County Marriage Record for William GIBSON (place of birth Unknown - Ohio?; father and mother of groom Unknown) and Nancy NICHOLS (place of birth - W. VA?; father of bride Unknown/Henry NICKELS b. VA abt 1765, d. aft 1850 OH?; mother of bride Unknown/Rachel GLASSCOE? b. VA abt 1775, d. aft 1850?). This marriage is listed on Family Tree Maker CD#400 - Ohio Marriages, with reference to LDS in Salt Lake City, UT - Film 0910657. Possible Morgan County Marriage Record (1844-1849) for Noah Adam AXLINE (b. 5 Nov 1823, Loudoun Co. VA; father of groom - John AXLINE b. 1791-2, Loudoun Co., VA; mother of groom - Christianna BAKER b. 13 Oct 1790, Lourdoun Co., VA.) and Lucinda Catherine GIBSON (b. 13 Oct 1790, Loudoun Co. VA; father of bride - William GIBSON place of birth Unknown - Ohio?; mother of bride - Nancy NICHOLS place of birth - W. VA?;) I've searched surrounding counties for a record of the marriage between my 2nd great-grandparents, Noah AXLINE and Lucinda GIBSON, and have found nothing. One of the references I have says Noah AXLINE married Lucinda GIBSON, daughter of "William GIBSON of Morgan County", which is why I've written the Morgan County Probate Court regarding a record of their marriage sometime between 1844-1849. Have any of my fellow Morgan County researchers gotten a response when writing the Morgan County Probate Court? I live in California and would appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks in advance - Nancy Thompson (California)

Dave, Thanks for your info and I will check this bit of info out and I'll let you know what I find out.People at the Courthouse shouldn't be telling other people this then if it's not true. Talk later. Thelma

Melanie, Thanks for the info and I'm checking this out. People like this shouldn't be aloud to tell people this kinda of info when it isn't true. Thanks again. Thelma

Dawn, Thanks for the address to write to and I sure will write and find out about this info and I'll let you when I find out anything.I'm also gonna contact the Probate Court to see if they know any info on my family too. Again thanks. Thelma

Diane, Just as I find out I'll let you know. Someone is pulling my leg on trying to get info. I do know that. Thanks for letting me know this info about the Courthouse.Talk later. Thelma

Hello, I am not familiar with the history of the Morgan County Courthouse and whether it actually burned down or not. However, I urge you to dig a little deeper when you are told that a courthouse has burned down. I am the Director of the Arizona State Archives and at least 20 or 30 times a year we get letters from patrons asking us how we can help them track down alternative sources of information to help them substitute for records destroyed in a fire in one or another of our county's courthouses. In truth, NONE of our county courthouses has burned down--nor were the records destroyed in a fire. Unfortunately, some county record keepers tell patrons this when they can't find the records. In our case, many of the records have actually been transferred to the State Archives. Others are simply stored off-site in a facility several miles from the courthouse. The point of this rather long explnation is: try to find documentation that a courthouse has burned--don't take someone's word for it. You might be pleasantly surprised, as a number of our patrons are. Melanie Sturgeon (archivist and researcher of Morgan County ancestors)

In 1959 I worked for Cott Indexing Company, we Micro-filmed all the records for the Morgan County Court House, old records dating back to 1820, this is, I believe, when the court house was started. I do not know of any record of any fire. HOGWASH I think! Dave Pickenpaugh - Marblemount, WA pickenpaugh@bigfoot.com Hello, I am not familiar with the history of the Morgan County Courthouse and whether it actually burned down or not. However, I urge you to dig a little deeper when you are told that a courthouse has burned down. I am the Director of the Arizona State Archives and at least 20 or 30 times a year we get letters from patrons asking us how we can help them track down alternative sources of information to help them substitute for records destroyed in a fire in one or another of our county's courthouses. In truth, NONE of our county courthouses has burned down--nor were the records destroyed in a fire. Unfortunately, some county record keepers tell patrons this when they can't find the records. In our case, many of the records have actually been transferred to the State Archives. Others are simply stored off-site in a facility several miles from the courthouse. The point of this rather long explanation is: try to find documentation that a courthouse has burned--don't take someone's word for it. You might be pleasantly surprised, as a number of our patrons are. Melanie Sturgeon (archivist and researcher of Morgan County ancestors) ==== OHMORGAN Mailing List ====

Dawn, I was told by a lady that I talked to at the Health Department that's how I knew. She told me the birth and death certificate that I'm looking for is probably burn or wind damaged. So I'm probably never gonna find that info. Talk later. Thelma

OhMORGAN, I'm trying to find out if anyone out there knows what the Registered Homes is? It was connected to the old Morgan County Courthouse when it burnt down. I'm trying to get copies of my family certificates and they apparently were in the old Couthouse when it burn down. If anyone has any copies of these people please let me know. 1st. William Lofton Riley born August 8, 1903.2nd. George Washington Riley born 1868. 3rd John W. Riley born 1827 in Maryland. 4th Reuben Riley born 1803 in Maryland.4th. Fredrick Riley I have no dates on him. These are birth dates I also have some death dates on these people. If anyone can help me I'd appreciate it very much. I'm looking for birth and death certificates for back as far as 1903 and the early 1800's. I'd be glad to hear from anyone ' Thelma Frame.

Does anyone have the names of the 3 children (2 girls and 1 boy) born between 1815 to 1825, possibly in Morgan Co., Ohio, from the 2nd marriages of Vachel Ogg and Jane Goodin Riley? You may e-mail directly to maryjane@worldlogon.com

I wanted to notify everyone in my address book that I am switching Internet Service Providers and that my e-mail address will change.... but not much.  So, just in case I happen to be in YOUR address book, here is my new address: planning@netpluscom.com old address, planning@crsville.net will also work for awhile longer. Sincerely, Pam

-----Original Message----- From: Barbara A. David <youstdavid@softhouse.com> To: tframe@ohiohills.c <tframe@ohiohills.c> Date: Monday, January 08, 2001 2:02 PM Subject: McElfresh Hi Thelma, The only McElfresh I have are Catherine,James & Margaret. I only have them because I am searching for parents of Thomas Ross,b) 22-Jan-1843, in Morgan Co.As you see Margaret Van Horn McElfresh,widow of James McElfresh, married a Thomas Ross & moved to OR........Sorry. Barb in MI

I just found a booklet : Roster, History, Constitution and By-Laws fo the 97th O.V.I. Regimental Association 1909. It was formed in Zanesville in 1862 but it has many Morgan Co names in it. It gives the names and address of those who were living in 1909 and a list of those who had died inclucing those who died during the war. Any one interested in a look up or copy let me know. Marty

Hi Marty that is very nice of you my GGF Samuel CHAPMAN enlisted in 97OH vol Co C but died in 1884 would you see if he is listed please? Thank you trace97@jps.net marty wrote: > I just found a booklet : Roster, History, Constitution and By-Laws fo the 97th O.V.I. Regimental Association 1909

Barbara A. David, I got your message about the Mcelfresh and was wondering if you had these people? I have a Lawrence McInturf married to a Brenda Mcelfresh. It has this date October 14, 1979 it looks like a marriage date. They had a daughter Jennifer Lea McElfresh and she was born December 14, 1979 in Penn. Twp. from Morgan County. The McElfresh are connected to the McInturf families. Thanks for the info. Talk later. Thelma Frame

I haven't established a link to me yet, but thought I would pass this on. found in the 1850 census Morgan Co,Homer Twp.:( sent to me by other list members ) Thomas Ross,27, b. VA Margaret,21,b. VA ( Van Horn, McElfresh) Catherine A.,1,b. OH (father was James McElfresh) they are next found in Clackamas Co, Marguam, OR 1860 census.1870 census shows Margaret Ross (no Thomas or Catherine ).Marriage records available on line, show Margaret Jane Ross married Ole Hansen, 1873, Clackamas Co. AND Catherine McElfresh married Isaac Stephens, 1865, Clackamas Co. Hope this helps someone. Barb in MI.