Ohio, Circleville which is Pickaway County. It's a short one, I'll type it for you. Oct 7 1887 from The Democratic Watchman Terrible Explosion--Four Men Killed Last Wednesday about 1:30 p.m., the boiler of a portable saw mill belonging to Simon Young, located near Dutch Hollow, exploded, instantly killing Simon Young, Amos Young, George Lape and Perry Lape, who were employed at the mill, and seriously injuring Mrs. Simon Young, who was about sixty yards distant. George Lape's head was blown from his body. The killed were all all young married men.  Their burial took place at Dutch Hollow yesterday. Sandy <A HREF="http://schgenealogy.tripod.com/searchingfamilystorieswithsandy/">Searching Family Stories with Sandy</A>

Circleville Union Herald May 3, 1939 SCHOOL HONORS DIVIDED New Holland high school senior class honors are divided, a girl winning the valedictorian and boy gaining the salutatorian roles. Dorothy Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ercel Wright, is valedictorian and John Louis, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Louis is salutatorian. The commencement will be May 18 with Joseph Richter, of Miami university as the speaker. ------------------ ALBERT SOWERS DIES SUDDENLY AT AGE OF 35 Albert Cecil Sowers, 35, died suddenly Sunday at his home, 213 W. High Street, angina pectoris proving fatal. Mr. Sowers was ill when he returned to his home early Sunday from his work as night watchman at the Groce packing plant, W. High St. He died about 10 o'clock. Coroner C. E. Bowers announced the death cause. Mr. Sowers was born Feb. 9, 1904, Chillicothe, a son of Casius F. and Emma Betz, and stepfather, John Betz, of Circleville, and five brothers, Kenneth, Frank, Marvin, and Donald; all of Circleville and Maynard of Harrisburg, Pa. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. George L. Troutman, officiating. Burial was in Forest cemetery in charge of M. S. Rinehart. Sandy <A HREF="http://schgenealogy.tripod.com/searchingfamilystorieswithsandy/">Searching Family Stories with Sandy</A>

Tuesday Dec 28, 1954, Chillicothe Gazette INFANT CALAIN Stephen Lewis Calain, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Calain of 23 1/2 bridge St. died at 6:35 a.m. Monday at Chillicothe Hospital. He was born at 12:22 a.m. Monday. In addition tot he parents he is survived by the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Calain of Elkins, W. Va, and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gregory of Clarksburg, W. Va. Committal service was held at Greenlawn cemetery Tuesday morning by the Fawcett Funeral Home. ---------------- MRS. CLINTON GRAVES Mrs. Lillian Igo Graves, 54, died at 9:10 p.m. Monday at her home on Route 2. She had been ill since September. Born near Hillsboro, she is survived by her husband, Clinton F. Graves; a brother, Wendell Igo of near Hillsboro, and a half brother Charles Igo of Hillsboro. Mrs. Graves was a member of the Church of Crist at Sugar Tree Ridge near Hillsboro. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Evans & Toll Funeral Home, Hillsboro, the Rev. Shirley Barrows officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Tree Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. --------------------------------- Sandy <A HREF="http://schgenealogy.tripod.com/searchingfamilystorieswithsandy/">Searching Family Stories with Sandy</A>

My O'HARRA names: ANDREW JAMES 7-30-1979 ANGELA NICOLE 10-15-1975 JAMES P. 11-24-1946 m.CAROL SUE FEYH JOY? M. 3-27-1912=3-11-97 m. FLORENE KARN JUDITH AGNES 8-1-1950 m J. DAVID PORTER JR. Do you recognize these Grove City, Columbus, and Central Ohio surnames? I will gladly share info. ( BAER, BAIN, BAKER, BALDWIN, BALLRD, BARBEE, BAUMAN, BAUSCH, BECK, BECKER, BELL, BENZ, BETTINGER, BISHOP, BROWN, BROWNING, CAIN, CONNER, COOPER, DAVIS, DIECKER, EMMELHAINZ, EVANS, FARMER, FESTER, FISHER, FLEMING, FLUGGE, GALLE, GRAUL, HAEGLEY, HEADLEE, HARSH, HOLDERLE, HUBER, HUF,HUNTER, KARN, KARRN, KRIEGER, LANDES, LANDIS, LEUBBEN, MILLER, MONINGER, O'HARRA, OSBORN, PATZER, PEARL, PERSINGER, RADER, RIDER, RIEBEL, ROACH, ROHR, RUOFF, SCHMIDT, SCHMITT, SMITH, TRAPP, VICK, VONDACH, WADE, WAHL, WELCH, WILLING, and WRIGHT ). This mostly German family, from Pfalz, Gommersheim, Bavaria. Thanks ALLEN

Hi Allen (AKarn48660@aol.com], I have one CAIN, Ambrose who married my gr-aunt Alice ROTH b. 21 Feb 1855. Brocton, Edgar Co. IL. The family lived in Washington Twp. (Circleville) Pickaway Co. OH. from 1836 until 1853-54. Don't know if any CAINs moved with them...? That's all the info I have on him. Regards Paul

My SMITH Names: BARBARA CHRISTINE m. RICHARD LYNN ALBERT DAVID M. m. JULIA ANN SCHNEIDER JOHN DELPHIN 1-20-1907=11-8-64 m. MARIE BERTHA MARGARET PATZER LAWRENCE CHARLES 2-19-1936 m. MARY LOUISE BETTINGER MARY MAE 1-11-1944=1-13-44 PATRICIA RENEE m. KENNETH WILLIAM TAYLOR PAUL DAVID 4-24-1939 m. NANCY PHYLLIS HIGGENBOTHAM REBECCA ROBERT L. m CARRIE BECKER ROGER WILLIAM My SCHMIDT names: AMELIA ANNA CARRIE FREDERICK GEORGE m ANNA BECKER GEORGE EDWARD IRVIN LESTER RITA ROBERT My SCHMITT names: CHRISTOPHER DAVID DOUGLAS EVA MARIE 8-1-1816 In GOMMERSHEIM GERMANY m. JOHANN ADAM KARN JAMES L. JAMES LEROY m. MARGARET JOY MCKENSIE JULIE ANN b.3-11-1974 m. MARTIN GLENN MILLER JULIUS 6-1-1901=8-14-93 m. ETHYL BARBEE MICHAEL G. RICHARD m. JANET ALLEN RICMARD II Do you recognize these Grove City, Columbus, and Central Ohio surnames? I will gladly share info. ( BAER, BAIN, BAKER, BALDWIN, BALLRD, BARBEE, BAUMAN, BAUSCH, BECK, BECKER, BELL, BENZ, BETTINGER, BISHOP, BROWN, BROWNING, CAIN, CONNER, COOPER, DAVIS, DIECKER, EMMELHAINZ, EVANS, FARMER, FESTER, FISHER, FLEMING, FLUGGE, GALLE, GRAUL, HAEGLEY, HEADLEE, HARSH, HOLDERLE, HUBER, HUF,HUNTER, KARN, KARRN, KRIEGER, LANDES, LANDIS, LEUBBEN, MILLER, MONINGER, O'HARRA, OSBORN, PATZER, PEARL, PERSINGER, RADER, RIDER, RIEBEL, ROACH, ROHR, RUOFF, SCHMIDT, SCHMITT, SMITH, TRAPP, VICK, VONDACH, WADE, WAHL, WELCH, WILLING, and WRIGHT ). This mostly German family, from Pfalz, Gommersheim, Bavaria. Thanks ALLEN

I'm not sure this is helpful, but I have a Rachel Koonce marrying John Hillery in Pickaway county on March 13, 1816. John is a brother to my ancestor, so I picked up info on his marriage, but no more info on his wife. Charliece Hillery

I am looking for any information about CARL WILSON, b. about 1896, Mt. Sterling, OH. Married BONNADINE BROWN, b. about 1912. Carl had four sons that I know of...Stanley, Lloyd, Jerrold, Kenneth and Walter. Not sure if Carl had any daughters. Thank you.

I want to thank everyone for their responses. Seems we have about 50-50 that say Pickaway was formerly Piqua and some not. For those who say it was, I would ask if they have any records or books on the subject. I will definitely have to do more research on this! Karen Karen

I am looking for any information about John Koons/Koontz, etc who arrived in the Pickaway County area in about 1798 - possibly from Fayette County, PA (this was part of VA prior to 1786). John's wife may have been named Hannah, although this may have been a daughter. John is believed to have been a bricklayer or stonemason. "John" may have been "Johannes". The Koons may have traveled to the area with families names: DILSAVER, NEWHOUSE, and MOORE (Henry - said to be brother in law of John Koons). In 1813 two sons of John (George and Samuel) bought property and moved their families and mother to Hocking Twp., Fairfield County. The 1820 census in Fairfield County lists everyone but John so I am assuming that John died prior to 1813 and the move. There was another son: Jacob, and may have been daughters Margaret, Nancy, Barbara, and Hannah. I also have the following: John Cuntz signed a "Petition to Congress dated August 22, 1799 from the subscribers resineing on the publick lands on the East side of the Scioto River, in the Territor Northwest of the Rever Ohio 1787-1803 " OHIO RECORDS & PIONEERS vol XXXIII p25-26 John & Isaac Koontz signed a "Petition to Congress dated February 20, 1801 from the setlers on the publick land between the Waters of Muskingum, and Sciota River, in the Norhtwestern Territory." Territorial Papers of the US, vol III, The Territory Northwest of the River Ohio 1787-1803. p23 -25 OHIO RECORDS & PIONEERS vol XXXIII An Isaac Koontz also lived in Fairfield County during the same years that the decendants did. I am not sure that Isaac was a son but think that he may have been related. If anyone has access to the Petition to Congress dated February 20, 1801 could you tell me if John and Isaac were near each other on the petition? This may give me a clue whether they were near each other geographically during the time the petition was signed. Does anyone have access to an index of wills in that area at that time, if such existed? Were there any records of land transfers back then that might give a clue to ownership, etc.? Thanks very much, Raymond Coon Oregon

I am looking for any information that would indicate that Pickaway County was at one time known as Piqua County. Any assistance on this would be appreciated. Karen

Hello Listers: I have been researching the Dawson family off and on now for about 7 years. I am still looking for proof that Isaac Stahl/Stall Dawson, son of Andrew, b. Oct 5 1842, was born in Pickaway Co., OH. I am at a brick wall. I have ordered everything I know to order. What is the clincher is his Civil War Pension Records (about 2" think) only mention his birthplace in 3 places. Two say OH. One says Piqua Co. Well . . . that's Miami Co. I don't think this is correct, as I believe his sister Anna Dawson, married to Andrew King, was born in Pickway Co. Are there any researchers out there that can offer any assistance? Thanks, Karen.

I have an index I can check Gayle http://raogk.rootsweb.com/ Randon Acts of Genealogical Kindness

Here is what I *think* I know about the Ohio census records. There was no 1790 census for Ohio because it wasn't formed yet. It wasn't a state in 1800 either, and if there was a census of the Northwest Territory it must have burned because NARA doesn't list it. There was an 1810 census done, but it burned except for Washington County (which was much larger back then). However, when I looked for it in our local NARA office I was told that they didn't stock it. They thought it might be found in Ohio, maybe at the historical society. If anyone has better info than this, I'd love to hear about it. Len

Hi, Could anyone tell me about census records for Pickaway. Are there none for 1790 & 1810 or are they under another state? I was looking at Ancestry.com's census' online and there weren't any Virginia or Kentucky census' until 1810. When I go to Virginia's census' in 1810, I don't have a clue what county I should be looking under for Pickaway? I know it was Ross County in Ohio before Pickaway, but haven't been able to find out what it was before then. I am researching Martin Smith who was born 1-23-1792 in Virginia and married Sarah Baker Sutherland in Deercreek township, Pickaway County, Ohio on January 17, 1815. His obituary states he moved to Ross county, Ohio in 1797. I know a James Smith was one of the early settlers of Deer Creek and I am trying to find information on his family and if he was Martin's father. Information on the internet says James came to Deer Creek in 1799, so I am trying to find out whether there are any Smiths known to be in Deer Creek by 1797 or if this is possibly the same family. Thanks for any help- Sandie Goeglein SGOEGL6016@aol.com

Karen, Here is the info on the William you are seeking. Town of Circleville, Circleville Township, pg 191, 18 July 1850 Lines 3-6 302/314 William Jackson 39 M M Foundryman Scotland Elizabeth " 37 F M Va William " 9 M M O (attended school) Thomas " 2 M M O Hope this helps. Susie __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Great stuff seeking new owners in Yahoo! Auctions! http://auctions.yahoo.com

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To the person looking for (Thomas?) MORRIS (I lost your email address): here are the MORRISes I found in the 1850 census reel: Washington Twp. at the bottom of this post (Dwelling #620). I don't know if the two sisters were related (or not) to my 3gr-grandmother, Mary MORRIS (Dwelling #618) , though I imagine that they were, living so close by.: Dwelling #617: Henrietta JONES (70? ), Michael ? (FRISH?) 60, Mary 37, Walter 22, Louisa 18 My 3gr-grandparents: Dwelling #618: Johnathan GRIST (actually GRIEST from York C. PA) 56, Mary (MORRIS) 65. Dwelling #619: John ? GRIST 48, Lucinda GRIST 37, Isaac GRIST 12, Benjamin GRIST 9, John GRIST 7, Sarah Jane (GRAY?) 2, Mary MARTIN 18 From data I have on: John & Mary MORRIS_GRIEST (Dwelling #618): They had 9 children : John was eldest...would have been 14 in 1850, then Esther D. (my future 2gr-grandmother, who married Thomas Bradley ROTH in 1836...3 girls were born after Esther and before Isaac, but they are not listed??? 3 more children were born before 1850...after Isaac (one died young) and THE TWO REMAINING are not listed either??? Benjamin and John #2 (above) are not two of the 9 children that I have...??? Lucinda was their last, b. in 1826..would have been 24 NOT 37??? So, I don't know who the GRIESTs in Dwelling #619 were??? Dwelling #620: Unreadable, Mary E, MORRIS 55, Sarah A. MORRIS 12 Dwelling #621: Samuel J. PONTIOUS 43, Leah 41, (G)enny 19 Regards, Paul

I am looking for connections to the following Eveland's in Pickaway County and Salt Creek Twp or Amanda Twp. Homer C. Eveland , wife, Lillie M; sons, Harold J., Verlow, Paul and daughter Ola M. John Eveland, wife Rosa D.; son John, daughter, Wonder R. William M. Eveland, wife, Cornelia; son John Thomas Eveland. I am trying to connect them to possibly, George,Jessie, Charles or Alexander Eveland of Hocking County. Thank You, Lona

Hi List: If anyone has the 1850 Census handy, I really need a quick look up. The person I am looking for is William Jackson. His wife was named Elizabeth and they should have had at least one child, a son named Thomas Jackson. There are two William Jacksons in 1850, one is in Circleville, page 191 and the other is in Deer Creek Twp., page 142. Thanks! Karen Conley klconley@webtv.net