I know birth records were not kept in Ohio until around 1908. What about marriage records? Were any kept in the early 1800's. If so how would I find a marriage record for James H. Mundy and Rosetta Leonard on 2 May 1812. I'm trying toconfirm, if possible the information I have, which is not much. Following is what I have in addition to the above. James H. Mundy, arrived at age 16 in 1803 at Zanesville,along with his brother John Henry Mundy, 14, from near Metuchen, NJ. Both boys worked as carpenters but when James H Mundy married Rosetta Leonard, the couple engaged in the buying and selling of property in and around Muskingum County. We have seen records of a number of such deeds both for purchase of property, and reselling it. They came from county records in the courthouse there in Zanesville. Apparently Rosetta and her mother had money enough to allow them to do this, because most carpenters did not earn much in that time. Both these young men came from near Woodbridge in New Jersey We know that James H. Mundy had at least six children, and possibly more, as follows: Charles Edward MUNDY, born in 1817 (no date specified). May MUNDY, born in 1832 in Muskingum County, Ohio (probably on her parents farm near Adamsville.) James MUNDY Jr. born 1834 Mary MUNDY born 1842 Margaret E. MUNDY born 1853 Rosetta MUNDY was born 1856 I realize that this is a lot of years over which to spread the family, but that is the data we have. I am wondering if anyone has information which could confirm the above, or other information about this family. We are aware that many records in the Muskinum County courthouse confirm the fact of their buying and selling property. We have reason to believe that it was Rosetta's money (or her mother's) which helped them get into this business. We have records of several such transactions in their early years. I know that they bought and sold property during much of their lives. I know that there are quite a number of records existe of deeds in which they signed as Husband and Wife. I've seen copies of several of these, so I know the people are real. James was my GGG Grandfather. I am also looking for any information about their son, *Charles Edward Mundy*, who married *Margaret Ann Brown*, daughter of Isaac Moore. Brown. She had a cousin who worked for the Times Review back in that time. The family of Isaac Brown came to Zanesville with five children, and we think he had eleven children altogether. My information says Charles Edward Mundy and Margaret Ann Brown were married there in Zanesville, but we have not found a date for that marriage. If someone has researched the Isaac Moore Brown family, that date may be recorded there. We know that they had one daughter there in Zanesville, named Laura V. Mundy, then they moved to Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky, where they remained the rest of their lives except for occasional visits back to Zanesville. We know they visited once, because they were enumerated in a Census there on one of their trips. Charles Edward Mundy was a carpenter also, as were his male children. I am interested in any information about any part or all of the above families, and would also appreciate any informaton regarding John Henry Mundy who was a brother of the James Mundy above. He was two years younger. I think his wife may have been Susannah Jarvis, but cannot confirm that name. We have seen one report that he or his son went to Washington, Iowa, but we've found no one of whom to inquire in that area. Any information any of your readers may find and share will be greatly appreciated I live in Texas, and researcing in Zanesville is difficult from here! Bob Little blittle7904@sbcglobal.net P. S. We have indications that James H. Mundy and his wife Rosetta, lived near Adamsville, after they started their family, and we have confirmaton that he is buried in the Lull Cemetery in that area. I think a daughter is buried beside his grave, but cannot confirm that at this time. We have a photograph of the Margaret Brown Mundy mentioned above, our earliest ancestral photo, taken, toward the end of her life. Have never found any older pictures of a family member. Bob L.