Thank you for the views of the Soldiers Home in Dayton, OH. MY g-grandfather, Robert Haley, was a resident of that home as he was a Civil War veteran. He wrote articles for a newspaper in Galia County, OH while living there. Again, thank you. Mary Ellen Kelchner ----- Original Message ----- From: <OHMORGAN-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <OHMORGAN-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2000 2:00 AM Subject: OHMORGAN-D Digest V00 #105

Thank you for the views of the Soldiers Home in Dayton, OH. MY g-grandfather, Robert Haley, was a resident of that home as he was a Civil War veteran. He wrote articles for a newspaper in Galia County, OH while living there. Again, thank you. Mary Ellen Kelchner ----- Original Message ----- From: <OHMORGAN-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <OHMORGAN-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2000 2:00 AM Subject: OHMORGAN-D Digest V00 #105

My apologies to those of you who subscribe to all the lists I'm forwarding this to! This is a great site if you have Civil War ancestors with connections to the Soldiers Home in Dayton. The virtual tour has tons of pictures and quite detailed narrative. This article appeared in the Wright-Patterson AFB paper, Skywrighter, 17 Nov 2000, p 29. Tour Explores History of Dayton VA by Jeff Hull and Tracey Rasmer, Dayton VA Medical Center DAYTON- Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center officials announced Monday the opening of a virtual museum on the Internet that honors the history of the medical center. The Dayton campus was originally known as a the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Central Branch. With its origin as one of the original three national homes authorized near the end of the Civil War by President Abraham Lincoln, the accomplishments of the home include being a forerunner in health care service to veterans since 1867 and a provider of medical education since 1884. The virtual museum, including an 1885 virtual tour and exhibit gallery, can be viewed at http://www.daytonvamc.com/museum/index.html The home provided Civil War soldiers with health care, a home, and the opportunity to learn a trade so they could return to work. The exhibit gallery and statistics enable users to better understand a day in the life of American Civil War veterans at the national home. Take a walk through the grounds and gardens, and see what life was like on a typical day in June 1885. In addition to providing state-of-the-art medical care, the Central Branch became a major tourist attraction and the number of visitors swelled to 669,059 in 1910. The Central Branch was a large facility even by today's standards. Home Hospital, which opened in 1870, went through several expansions bringing the number of inpatient beds to 840. Home Hospital was acknowledged to be the best constructed and best adapted in America. The largest number of veterans present in all levels of care was 5,033, in 1897. The Central Branch was a busy place for veterans with numerous workshops, a large farm and dairy operation. Six of the original structures dating from 1868 to 1875 still remain on the Dayton campus. The Department of Veterans Affairs, the American Veterans Heritage Center and the Dayton community have accepted the challenge of restoring four of the historic buildings. The Veterans Heritage Center's mission is to preserve and protect the significant history and culture of the structures, focusing on the historic preservation of the patient library, the headquarters building, the barracks building and the home chapel. The chapel, built by veterans using limestone they quarried on the grounds, was the first permanent place of worship ever constructed by the US government. The Veterans Heritage Center aims to allow the buildings to serve their original purposes when possible (especially the chapel and the library), and to preserve the buildings for future use as museums, educational centers and conference facilities. As one of the original branches of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, the Dayton campus has had a major role in establishing what has become the largest integrated health care system in the United States.

Searching for information on the Adams family of Morgan Co. OH. Edmund, wife unknown had daughter Amanda Adams b. Feb 19, 1809 Morgan Co. OH. She married Elijah Holcomb in 1830. Have no other info. Thanks Vera

Looking for help in finding any descendants or information on Samuel and Elizabeth Blazer/Blazier. They were married in 1847 in Morgan Co., Ohio. Had a son William, born abt 1848. May have stayed in Morgan Co., or perhaps moved with her parents to Fulton Co., Illinois. Thanks. Jerilyn Jerilyn Lappin Koskan Cook Co., Illinois jlktrees@aol.com FTM user BREWER-Daniel Belmont, OH, Northumberland, Indiana and Jefferson, PA DAVIS/DAVIDSON-Marium/Mary b1803 Bucks, PA Mother Rachel Greene DUSATKO-Barbara, Anton late 1800s Butler, NE DYE-William, David, Daniel in Monroe, OH early 1800s. FISHER-Joseph, b abt 1805 OH, last Morgan, OH 1850. Wife Judith Lappin. Children John, Knight, Elizabeth, Thomas, Hannah, Mary, Rachel, Ruth GRAY-Ogden b 1850 Morgan, OH, d Fulton, IL. Children - Ogden, Lafayette, Mary A., Cornelius, Elizabeth, Rachel GREENE-Rachel, b abt 1770, Bucks, PA HANNA-Archibald, d 1793 Westmoreland, PA Children Hugh, William, Hannah, Mary (wed Robert Williams) KIRK-Elizabeth, Quaker, daughter Joseph Kirk/Judith Knight, wed Robert Lappin abt 1790. Chester & Fayette, PA Belmont, OH KOSKAN-Vaclav, b 1850s Czechoslovakia d Butler, NE LAPPIN-PA and OH late 1700s/1800s LEAK/LEEK-MD & Eastern, OH in late 1700s and 1800s MITCHELL-Thomas Mitchell, b 1770s Greene, PA -d Monroe, OH. Daughter Maria wed William Dye. MONROE-Nicholas Monroe, b PA, died Belmont, OH early 1850s. Children Curtis, William, John, Samuel, Mary (Hendershot), Eleanor (Maring), Rebecca (Murphy), Miller, George, Richard. MONTGOMERY-Daniel, d 1842 Vinton, OH Family to Wayne, IL Wife Alice Lappin, Children William, Mariah, John, Elizabeth, Rachel, Letticia, Ruth, Euphemia OATES-Sarah Elizabeth born Lewis, WV, adopted Samuel McCluster - to Decatur, KS Parents supposedly Elizabeth Puffenbarger/Benjamin Oates SLUSHER-Frederick, b PA, lived Monroe, OH, d Wayne, IL SMITH-Aaron 1755/Anna Foster Bucks, PA Children John, Amos, Hannah, Samuel, Charles, Mary STARBUCKS-John and Ann Lappin of Belmont, OH STARKEY - b 1810 PA, wed Belmont, OH TODD - Wm. & Rachel Lappin, d late 1800s Morgan, OH WADSWORTH-Alcinda, Martha, Wm., Rachel, Emily, Ruth b Belmont, OH

Thanks to all for the info showing Malta to be part of Malta Twp........You guys are GOOD !! Barb in MI.

What twp. was Malta in, 1850-1890 ?? Barb in MI

Thank you so much for the quick response..My question about the name used by my gggggrandfather, James Martin Price, when he married in 1820, has been answered..He used Martin Price. Barb in MI.

I have my "HENDERSON DOTY FAMILY WEB PAGE" up. It's still under construction but might be of help to someone in Muskingum and/or Morgan Counties. ALLEN, BARCLAY, COVILLE, CLARK, CUNNINGHAM, DAIN, DICKINSON, DORFLINGER, FINLEY, FISHER, FOUTS, GALLOWAY, GILLOGLY, GLENN, GORRELL, HENDERSON, HERRON, KIRBY, MAHON, MCGONIGAL, MCGREGOR, MCGUFFY, MOOREHEAD, MOORE, NINEMIRE, PURCELL, RICHEY, ROWLAND, SCOTT, SHAMBLIN, SHAW, SMILEY, SPEAR, TANNEHILL, WELLS, WHITE, WILSON. KAREN HENDERSON doty_carstensen@msn.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~khen/

May I please have a marriage look-up for James Martin or Martin Price & Judith Edwards about 1820... Barb in MI

Hi guys! A couple weeks ago "Vera" sent me some census info that a couple of Thomas Wesley Biggins's daughters were living with John and Delilah Morris. I had asked if she knew what Delilah's maiden name was, hoping that it would be Biggins & I could tie it into a neat little package. Guess what? My hunch paid off, because Harv Morris sent me the following info: "From Belmont County, Ohio Marriages: John Morris of Union Twp married Delilah Biggins of Goshen Twp. on 22 Nov 1827 by Eleazer Evans, J.P. The surety/voucher was signed by Israel Orrison (bride's uncle). Delilah was born 22 Jan 1805 d/o John Biggins and Sarah "Sallie" Orrison and she died 09 Jul 1894" Does anyone know where Union & Goshen Twps. are/were located? Does anyone have the surname Orrison in their database? Thanks..... Pam in VA Can't find what you're looking for? The LookSmart Live! community will help you find it and reward you for helping others. http://live.looksmart.com

Hi Peggy -- I think you have something here! However, I don't think my Susannah is the daughter of Henry and Susan ... I think she is Susan! I know three children for sure and have speculative info on several others. Those I know for sure are: Henry 1798, John 16-Nov-1800, and Sarah c.1801. At one time I speculated that Susannah's husband was named Henry ... now you (without my prompting) come up with a Henry & Susan! In 1830 Morgan Co., OH, my Susannah is 50-60. In 1820 Brooke Co., (W)VA, your Susan is 45+. In 1810 Brooke Co., (W)VA your Susan is 26-45. If all those figures are correct (census figures correct! -- ha), and this is the same woman, she was born 1770/1775. If she was born about 1771, your Stephen could be her oldest child ... and gone from home by 1810 (he would be 25). PeggyLynnRowe@aol.com wrote: > > RE; Your Susanna Priest - > OK....this is a long shot - but worth a try. > There was a Henry & Susan (Susanna) who MAY have been the parents of Stephen > Priest, born 1785, MD. I do not know for certain, nor do I know if there were > any other children to this couple. > It seems husband Henry "disappeared or died" - no records found on him just > yet. I am wondering if your Susanna may have been a daughter to this couple. > Both were in Brooke County, VA/WV - and moved on to Ohio & WV. > > Generation No. 1 > > 1. HENRY1 PRIEST was born in Pa.. He married SUSAN (Susanna). She was born > in Pa.. > > In the Brooke County 1810 Census I find a Henry Priest: > Henry: > one male under ten > one male under 16 > one male between 26 and 45 > two females under 10 > one female under 16 > one female between 26 and 45 > > In the 1820 Brooke County Census I find only one Priest name listed. > Susanna: > one male under 10 > two males between 26 and 45 > one female under 10 > two females between 10 and 16 > two females between 16 and 26 > one female over 45 In 1830 Morgan Co., OH Census -- only one Priest: Susannah one male 15-20 one female 0-5 two female 15-20 one female 50-60 My guess is that Susannah is the 50-60. one female (15-20) is Elizabeth Priest m. Samuel Lewis (29-May-1831) one female (15-20) is Mary H. Hughes m. Elisha Priest (01-May-1827) one female (0-5) is daughter of Elisha Priest & Mary Hughes one male (15-20) is Elisha (youngest son of Susannah) Working backwards to 1820: Susanna is 45+ two females (16-26) are: Martha Matilda Priest m. David Giberson 12-Jun-1825 Patience Priest m. Obediah S. Preston 13-Jul-1825 two females (10-16) are: Susanna(h) Priest m. Humphrey Hugh(e)s 01-May-1827 Maria Priest m. Samuel Crow 12-Aug-1830 one female under 10 is Elizabeth (listed just above) one male under 10 is Elisha (listed above) two males (26-45) are: Henry (1798) Priest m. Nancy "Maria" Largent 01-Dec-1820 John (1800) Priest m. Susannah ----- Working on back to 1810: Henry is 26-45 (probably born 1765-1770) Susan is 26-45 (probably born 1770-1771) one male under 10 = John (16-Nov-1800) one male under 16 = Henry (1798) two females under 10 = Martha & Patience one female under 16 = Sarah Priest m. David Wilson All this guess work fits pretty well, what do you think? Rod -- E mailto:Rod.Bias@asu.edu Rodney L. Bias (602) 438-9202 4648 East Saint Catherine Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85040-5369 USA

Upon looking through my actual primary sources, I see that I am missing an actual marriage record/license for Nancy J Lanam married to Thomas Pryor 20 Apr 1845. Would someone who has obtained one in or about that year tell me if there is any other kind of information on those records? I have a marriage record for Morgan Co 1835 and all it says additionally was who married them. Thanks, Shannon Moore Jacksonville, FL

----- Original Message ----- From: Nadine Heppell To: tedpack@thevision.net Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 9:38 PM Subject: Morgan Co., OH lookup Sorry I am so slow in responding to your request for help dated 10/12/2000! HISTORICAL REMINISCENCES OF MORGAN CO., OH by Hon. James M. Gaylord Reprinted from THE WEEKLY HERALD, McConnelsville, OH 1932. Reprinted by the Morgan Co. Historical/Genealogical Society 4/1984. Pg. 53: 5 Feb 1820, Deerfield Twp., William NIXON was among 40 pioneers who voted in election. Hugh NIXON was listed as a voter in Deerfield Twp., in 1821. WILLS 1818 - 1868, MORGAN CO., OHIO c. March 1989 The Morgan Co. Chapt. OGS, pg 45-46: NIXON, Hugh - Will 4 Oct 1846 Probated 26 Nov 1842 Will book 0, Page 131: Son-Robert, John, Joseph Dau-Elizabeth Ann, Jane HOPKINS Witness- Jacob W. STANBERY, James BAILEY NIXON, Rachel - Will 13 Apr 1859 Probated 16 Dec 1861 Will book 1, Page 246 Son-Joseph, John, Robert Dau-Elizabeth Ann, Fanny HAYES Executor-James HAYES Witness-Daniel WHITAKER, James K. JONES NIXON, William - Will 9 Oct 1821 Probated??? Will book 0 - Page 3 Wife-Phebe Son-Jeremiah, Edward Dau-Anne Executor-Hugh NIXON NIXON, William - Will 9 Oct 1841 Waterloo Twp., Athens Co. Will book 0 - Page 12 Son-George, Samuel, Edward, Alexander, William Dau-Martha DURBIN, Sarah CHAMBERS, Harriett (Samuel RICKMIRE), Mary (Absolem JONES), Rebeck Son of George NIXON Jonathan, Willi, George Son of Martha DURBIN, William, Samuel; Nicholas, Benton Son of Sarah CHAMBERS William Executor-William DURBIN, Alexander McCONNELL Witness-Nathaniel SIMONTON, Samuel ROBINETT From: Nadine Gauthier HEPPELL in Sonoma Co., CA searching AUMILLER, DANIEL, JONES, McPEAK, RUSK, SMITH in Morgan Co., OH early 1800's-1900

MORGAN CO., OH CENSUS 1820 & 1830 c.3/1991 Morgan Co. Chapt. OGS 1820 - Deerfield Twp NICKSON, Hughey 2 males under 10, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45, 1 in agriculture NICKSON, William 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-45, 1 foreigner not naturalized, 1 in agriculture. 1830 - Deerfield Twp NIXON, Hugh 1 male 5-10, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female under 5, 2 females 20-30, 1 female 40-50 CEMETERIES OF DEERFIELD & UNION TWPS MORGAN CO., OH c. 3/1982 Morgan Co. Genealogical/Historical Society Deerfield Cemetery located in Deerfield Twp Section 23 on Deerfield Twp Rd. 187 about 0.1 miles north of its junction with OH State Route 37: NIXON, Mary M w/o Joseph Aug 9, 1822 - Oct 11, 1899 NIXON, Wilbur F 1912-1977 Mary J 1913- Parents of Donald, Richard, Norma NIXON, Lyman H 1876-1952 Mary FANDORA 1875-1960 NIXON, Dora McDANIEL 1881-1912 Lemon Hill Cemetery, Deerfield Twp, located in Section 1, Deerfield Twp on County Rd. 74: NIXON, Millie b. Aug 13, 1873 d. Jan 21, 1878 d/o F. & J. NIXON, Leonard b. Aug 18, 1885 d. Sep 28, 1885 s/o F. & J. Locust Grove Cemetery, Deerfield Twp, located in Section 33, Deerfield Twp on County Rd. 24 south of OH State Route 37 between NIXON's Nob and the NEWLON farm. NIXON, Annie Parthenia d/o JH & SM d Jul 4 1867 ae 9m 18d NIXON, Charles E Jun 22, 1863-Dec 1, 1899 NIXON, Eliza w/o Joseph W d Jul 24, 1879 ae 64y NIXON, Eliza A NIXON, Hugh d Oct 2, 1842 ae 59y 2m 21d NIXON, James H Jun 11, 1837-July 17, 1895 NIXON, John E Feb 3, 1839-Apr 22, 1900 NIXON, Joseph s/o RS & J d Jun 10, 185_ NIXON, Joseph W d Oct 11, 1888 ae 77y 2m 2d NIXON, Phebe A w/o Charles E Aug 11, 1855 NIXON, Rachel w/o Hugh d Nov 7, 1861 ae 73y 11m 27d NIXON, Selina A w/o John E Jan 14, 1845-Feb 17, 1899 NIXON, Susan M w/o James H Feb 15, 1842 NIXON, William H d Oct 15, 1868 ae 23y 7m 1d

I am overwhelmed at the response given this request......Thank you so much for making an ole' woman feel so young & happy..I believe the shout was good for my blood pressure..YES, this did make my day, & infact, made up for alot of empy ones in the past......Who ever thought the internet was a lonely place is crazy...I think the people out there are sometimes better than the ones we actually touch.. That sound you heard was me attempting a cart wheel.!!! Barb in MI.

One of our lookup volunteers wanted me to pass along a note to you about marriages. >From Mr. K. Haybron Adams Associate Professor of Library Science Brigham Young University Special Collections "FYI. All marriages for Ohio that have been RECORDED in a civil court AND occurred between 1789 and 1875, are in the Intl. Genealogical Index. They are available at your local Family History Center or online at www.familysearch.org then select the IGI. Remember, Members of the Society of Friends, usually called Quakers, did not record their marriages in a civil court, because they believe marriage is only a contract. To find their marriage record, you must look in the record of Monthly Meeting the individuals were members of. To find the name of the Monthly Meeting, use Hinshaw’s multi volume set on Quaker Records. If the marriage occurred in OHIO, the IGI makes it possible for you to quickly locate the marriage record, without having to know the county the marriage occurred in." --- I'd like to an my two cents to this from personal experience. There are what I call two types of records in the IGI, those that are transcribed from the actual sources and those added through personal research. I've found that on the source that is given if you look at the batch number those starting with an M are transcripts of marriage records. If in doubt, always check to see what the source is that was used. AND one more thing to add to this. The transcribers weren't very careful about spelling interpolating. MAKE SURE YOU TRY VARIOUS VOWELS, search on both names, etc. BE CREATIVE! And one last item of business. Mr. Adams wanted me to tell you that because of an illness in the family he won't be able to immediately help you. Mr. Adams said, "I will be more than willing to help, but it may be the beginning of the year before they get a reply." I will update the lookup site to reflect this. All of our prayers and best wishes are with Mr. Adams. Shannon Moore Cc for Morgan Co, OH and Noble Co, OH GenWeb

I believe my gggrandparents Thomas Ross & Emily Young,were married sometime in the 1864-1868 time frame, in one of these counties.So far every attempt to find this info has given little hope for a complete answer.ANY suggestions welcome..I am at a loss. Barb in MI.

Patti-you mentioned Susan SHAFER TIMBERLAKE MEANS sold land in Unionville, OH in 1868. In what county is this Unionville located? 1880 CENSUS INDEX MORGAN CO., OH -No MEANS listed as head of household. One TIMBERLAKE, John C. listed Bloom Twp. #680. DEATH RECORDS MORGAN CO., OH 1908-1952 c. Feb 1994 Morgan Co. Chapt. OGS. pg. 114: DEVORE, Morgan age 81 Morgan Twp. died 15 Sep 1939 WILLS 1818-1868 MORGAN CO., OH c. March 1989 Morgan Co. Chapt. OGS, pg. 55: SHAFFER, John will 29 Dec 1846 Probated Sep 1847 Will book-0 Page 209 Son - David Dau - Mary HEAD, Susannah TIMBERLAKE, Rebecca FILKILL, Nancy SHUSTER, Sarah WELCH Ex - G.A. VINCENT Wi - George FRY, John C. VINCENT

Trying to find out what happened to SUSAN (SUSANNA)SHAFER TIMBERLAKE MEANS. She born 6-23-1807. First husband WARREN TIMBERLAKE. He died Jan 25, 1867, buried Mt. Carmel Cem. Morgan Co., Oh. She married JAMES MEANS in 1868. In 1868 she sold land in Unionville, Oh. and signed as Susan MEANS. Her daughter PRICILLA TIMBERLAKE and son in law JOHNSON ADAMS signed as witnesses. What happened to all of them? SUSAN and WARREN had 10 children. 7 sons who all fought in Civil war and 2 were killed. Dau. REBECCA mar. a MORGAN DEVORE. dau NANCY d 1864 and is buried with father at Mt. Carmel.Thank you patti@infinet.com