Hi List: I am looking for information on the Creighton family of Pickaway County. I believe that my great great great grandmother, Elizabeth (Eliza) Creighton, who married Thomas Henderson in PA around 1825, was related to them. The 1860 census in Pickaway County states that she was born in Delaware. Any info at all will be most appreciated. Thanks! Karen Conley klconley@webtv.net

If someone has a copy of "Forest Cemetery Records," would you please look for Vinton Gilmore who died 23 June 1914? Thanks, Mary Anne

There was a query on toll roads on one of the PA. lists this morning. Reminded me, the road going from Darbyville to Circleville, (Road 3?? looking at the Muhlenberg Twp. cemetery map.) I think this was once a toll road. Also in this tucked away memory, I think the collector lived in the vicinity of the Carpenter place. My dad said the toll was a nickel. I don't remember it being a toll road, but apparently my dad did. Or he had heard stories of it. He was born 1909. Is there any information on toll roads in Pickaway County? Thanks, Mary A. Powell Sutphin

Do you recognize these Grove City, Columbus, and Central Ohio surnames? I will gladly share info." BAUSCH, BENZ, BECKER, BETTINGER, DIECHER, EMMELHEINZ, FESTER, FLUGGE, GALLE, GRAUL, HAEGELE, HEADLEE, HEINZEL, HUF/HOUGH, JOHNSTON ,KARN, LANDES, MILLER, MONINGER, PATZER, PEARL, RADER, RIDER, RIEBEL, ROHR, RUOFF, SCHMIDT/SCHMITT, TRAPP, VANBIBBER, VICK, VONDACH, WAHL, WAHL, WELCH, WILLING, WRIGHT and many others. This mostly German family, from Pfalz, Gommersheim, Bavaria. Thanks Allen. akarn48660@aol.com

I am seeking information on Absalom Ashbrook's first wife. It appears that he was married before he married Frances Brink in 1858. I am working on the McKinley family of Amanda township, and Monroe married one of my William Jr.s daughter of which I have the marriage certificate. I have the census data for 1850 for Walnut Twp in Pickaway and the first female shown is Minna, I believe age 16, and the last child shown was Monroe. In the 1879 census for Amanda, a son John M. for Absalom appears and the age of Monroe is consistent with what I have. Any help would be appreciated. Here is the data that I have. 1. Absalom M. Ashbrook. Born on 25 Jun 1811 in Fairfield County, Ohio.1 1850-Census-OH-Pickaway-Walnut. 1870-Census-OH-FF-Amanda. 1850 Census visit 367 1870 Census visit 51. Absalom M. first married Unknown Maiden) Ashbrook. Unknown Maiden) died ca 1847. At the present unable to determine mother's name. She was not present in the 1850 census and Monroe was 3 then. Investigation underway. They had one child: 2 i. Monroe M (1848-ca1910) On 12 Sep 1858 when Absalom M. was 47, he second married Francis Brinker, in Pickaway County, Ohio.2 Vol $. Born ca 1819 in Ohio. 1870-Census-OH-FF-Amanda. They had one child: i. John M. Born on 12 Jul 1859 in Ohio.3 John M. died in Humboldt Allen County, Kansas on 4 Feb 1945; he was 85. 1870-Census-OH-FF-Amanda. John M. married Elizabeth Deffenbaugh, daughter of Henry Deffenbaugh (10 Jul 1827-11 Jul 1902) & Susan Tobias (ca 1832-ca 1900). Born on 8 May 1859 in Ohio.3 Elizabeth died on 12 Feb 1923; she was 63.3 Second Generation ————————————————————————————————————————————— Family of Absalom M. Ashbrook (1) & Unknown Maiden) Ashbrook 2. Monroe M Ashbrook. Born in Mar 1848 in Ohio. Monroe M died ca 1910; he was 61. 1910 Census data says that he was deceased. Checking on date. Occupation: Farmer/Stock Business. 1850-Census-OH-Pickaway-Walnut. 1870-Census-OH-FF-Amanda. 1895-Census-KS-Allen-Humboldt. 1900-Census-KS-Allen-Humboldt. 1895 Kansas Census Vol-4, P-36. 1900 Census visit 300. On 13 Jun 1878 when Monroe M was 30, he married Mary McKinley, daughter of William McKinley Jr. (1 Nov 1821-15 Sep 1904) & Grace Ann Mounts (Feb 1837-abt 1908), in Fairfield County, Ohio. FF Records Page-372. Born in Dec 1858 in Fairfield County, Ohio. Mary died abt 1928; she was 69. 1860-Census-OH-FF-Amanda. 1870-Census-OH-FF-Amanda. 1895-Census-KS-Allen-Humboldt. 1900-Census-KS-Allen-Humboldt. 1910-Census-KS-Allen-Humboldt. 1910 Census visit 330, says she is widowed and had 4 Children, Three Living. They had the following children: i. Earl M. Born on 6 Jan 1879 in Fairfield County, Ohio. 1895-Census-KS-Allen-Humboldt. 1900-Census-KS-Allen-Humboldt. ii. Clyde. Born in Sep 1884 in Kansas. Occupation: Tool dreser in Oil fields. 1895-Census-KS-Allen-Humboldt. 1900-Census-KS-Allen-Humboldt. 1910-Census-KS-Allen-Humboldt. iii. Lindsey. Born in May 1890 in Kansas. Occupation: Clerk in Grocery store. 1895-Census-KS-Allen-Humboldt. 1900-Census-KS-Allen-Humboldt. 1910-Census-KS-Allen-Humboldt. Lindsey appears as W.L in the 1895 census.

Recently there was a query for Valentine Keffer on the list. Since at the time I had no information, I deleted. I have found a little information on Valentine Keffer in "Partition Records of Common Pleas." Court Terms Oct. 1836 to June 1873. By Dan Hearl. If the person will contact me, I will be glad to send what I found. Regards, Mary A. Powell Sutphin

Good Morning, I am looking for some information on a Valentine KEEFER. f/o Katherine KEEFER WORK. Valentine is said to be buried in Circleville, Pickaway, OH. Can someone please tell me the Twp for Circlevile? He was also alleged to have been an editor of some newspaper there and had something to do with the Legislature? I am looking for several reason, one being I am trying to find out how many children he had besides three that I know of, Marie; b. abt 1799 in PA; Katherine; b. Feb 19, 1800, place unknown; Elizabeth;b. September 10, 1810. I am also trying to find out who Valentine's parents were. I posted in the Fairview mailing list as this is where most of these events took place, except for Valentine. Is there some kind soul that could help me out? Another reason I need this information is, I have in my possession a 173 year old Bible that belonged to Katherine KEEFER WORK. You can view it at my website: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~jstkat/index.html The information that is contained in the Bible is also there. Along with my conclusions, minus the dreaded hanging of David Work. I just found about this hanging and have still not accepted it. Hopeless romantic in me I guess, that and the fact that he stated he was innocent. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. I apologize for my ramblings, but this is so very important to me. God Bless Kat JstPlnKAT@aol.com

The will of Fred Gulick, written 10-6-1831, probated 3-8-1837, listed in "Early Hampshire County (VA) Records." It states Fred is of Pickaway County, the will is witnessed by (Rev.) George Ambrose and John Richart. No widow is named, children named are 1-Polly, who he seems to live with, 2-Amos, 3-Elisha, 4-Stephen, "youngest son," "All my children," evidently there are other children not named. Can anyone explain why this will was probated in Hampshire Co. VA.? Was one of the older children living there? Is there a connection between the Ambrose and Gulick family? Rev. George Ambrose did come from VA., we don't know where. Any help appreciated, Mary A. Powell Sutphin

Can some one tell me where this cemetery is located in Circleville? Has it been read? Thank you, Mary Anne

Looking for any information on the Newland family that lived in Pickaway Co. of Circleville Oh in the early 1890's to 1911 Josephine Mary Newland Moorehead lived in Circleville she was married to Fred Moorehead the Town Barber who died in 1900 she would have been my g Aunt My Great Uncle James ran the town food store and my grandmother Mabel Nellie Newland married to Frank Jennings also lived there My was born in Circleville Oh in Feb.9,1905 Helen Ruth Newland born on High Street in Circleville Oh. Grant uncle George Newland who fought in the Spanish American War is buried in Forst Cemetery in Circleville Ohio Any information on the Newland family or the Jennings family or Moorehead family would be appreciated Jack A Shoemaker Sun City Ca. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? NEW from Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1

Mr. Roth, I also have Griest relatives, apparently from areas around Pike, to Belmont Counties. My Grandmother Sonora Helen (Leeth) Wright b. 4/22/1905 Pike County D. 3/3/1966 Circleville, Pickaway County was believed to be named after her Grandmother Sonora C. Griest b. 1857 d. 1905 married James Hoover. Sonora Griest's father was Milton and his father,s name was John Griest . Have no dates on Milton or his father. There maybe some connection. Thanks for the opportunity to put some of my family names out there in electronic space. Everyone have a Great Day! Darryl Darryl Wright Grove City, Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Roth" <Genzen1@webtv.net> To: <OHPICKAW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 11:21 PM Subject: 1850 Census Pickaway Co. OH.. > Hi All, > > Looked up some ROTH relatives who lived in Washington Twp. Pickaway Co. > OH. Here are the families I found on the same page: > Very difficult to read. Xerox printout even more difficult to read: > Letters I'm unsure of or names I know but aren't on that page are within > (XXX) Some ages may be off a year or two: > > Dwelling #599: Joshua VALENTINE 52, Margaret 51, Jacob 19, Andrew 14, > Mary 13, M(i)linda 12, William ANDERSON 12 > > Dwelling # 600 : Saml (G?)ENKEL 60, > Mary 31, Saml 18, Reuben 13, John 30, Elizabeth 21 David EASTER 26 > > So faint, I barely read given names and surnames: Heads of Houselholds: > > Dwelling #601: HOFFMAN, > Dwelling #602: JOHNSTON, > Dwelling #603: BOOKWALTER, > Dwelling #604: YOUNG, > Dwelling #605: Henry LEIST, > Dwelling #606: David HOFFMAN, > Dwelling #607: Catherine unreadable, > Dwelling #608: Martin FOLK, > Dwelling #609: Lewis SYMS > Dwelling #610: Frederick (?)ENTINGER > Dwelling #611: Geremiah GEIST > Dwelling #612: Catherine EASTER > Dweliing #613: John FRADIES - Really unsure of that surname, > > Dwelling #614: Thomas WELLS 60, Margaret 54, , Catherine BAILEY 10 > > My 2gr-grandparents: > Dwelling #615: Thomas B. (Bradley) ROTH 41, Esther 24, Johnathan (Griest > ROTH) 14, William (Bradley ROTH) 11, Peter 9, Charles 8, Mary A. (Ann) > 7, John (C.) 5, Thomas (J.) 4, Henrietta (P.) 1, Mary WELLS 23 > > The Esther above had a middle name (unreadable)...however Thomas' wife > was Esther D. GRIEST who would have been 37 in 1850 and she had 4 more > children with him. So WHERE was she??? Johnathan Griest ROTH was their > eldest child...??? Their next child after Henrietta, my gr-grandfather, > Jonas Spatch (Specht) ROTH was born in Sept. of 1850. > > Dwelling #616: Isaac WELLS 59, Elizabeth 50, Benamin 21, Violetta 20, > Mary 17, Rachel 12, unreadable 10 & Catharine 8 > > 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, (Esher D.'s parents) > > Dweliing #619: John ? GRIST 48, Lucinda GRIST 37, Isaac GRIST 12, > Benjamin GRIST 9, John GRIST 7, Sarah Jane (GRAY?) 2, Mary MARTIN 18 > > John & Mary MORRIS_GRIEST (Dwelling #618) 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 are not two > of the 9 children??? Lucinda was their last b. in 1826..would have been > 24 NOT 37??? > So, I don't know who the GRISTs in Dweling #619 were??? > > Dwelling #620: Unreadable, Mary E, MORRIS 55, Sarah A. MORRIS 12 > > Dwelling #621: Samuel J. PONTIOUS 43, > Leah 41, (G)enny 19 > > My eyes are 53 years old and the microfilm machines were difficult to > read...I viewed them in 1998 and they seemed clearer then...??? Do > mcrofilms fade with age...or is just my eyesight? {:-( > > Regards, > Paul A, ROTH >

Hi List: I am wondering if anyone has access to the 1860 Census for Pickaway County. I really need a look up of my great great great grandmother, Elizabeth Henderson. She was a widow and probably had several children still at home with her. She was known as Eliza. Thanks! Karen Conley klconley@webtv.net

My husband's great-grandfather, Michael Joseph Roach, was born about 1851 or 1852 in Circleville, Ohio (according to his obituary) to Patrick and Catherine (Loftus) Roach. I contacted the Catholic church there but they have no record of his birth. I heard from family members that he was actually 1/2 of a set of twins but the other child died. Does Pickaway county have birth records that go back that far? Does anyone have any other suggestions of how I might find his birth record? So far I haven't found a family Bible or anything like that. Catherine and Patrick were in New York in 1850 and in Chicago by 1860 so I don't have any record of them in Ohio. I don't know if they had relatives in Ohio or not. I am stumped. Thank you for any help that you might be able to give me. Nancy Roach, Tucson, AZ

Hi All, Looked up some ROTH relatives who lived in Washington Twp. Pickaway Co. OH. Here are the families I found on the same page: Very difficult to read. Xerox printout even more difficult to read: Letters I'm unsure of or names I know but aren't on that page are within (XXX) Some ages may be off a year or two: Dwelling #599: Joshua VALENTINE 52, Margaret 51, Jacob 19, Andrew 14, Mary 13, M(i)linda 12, William ANDERSON 12 Dwelling # 600 : Saml (G?)ENKEL 60, Mary 31, Saml 18, Reuben 13, John 30, Elizabeth 21 David EASTER 26 So faint, I barely read given names and surnames: Heads of Houselholds: Dwelling #601: HOFFMAN, Dwelling #602: JOHNSTON, Dwelling #603: BOOKWALTER, Dwelling #604: YOUNG, Dwelling #605: Henry LEIST, Dwelling #606: David HOFFMAN, Dwelling #607: Catherine unreadable, Dwelling #608: Martin FOLK, Dwelling #609: Lewis SYMS Dwelling #610: Frederick (?)ENTINGER Dwelling #611: Geremiah GEIST Dwelling #612: Catherine EASTER Dweliing #613: John FRADIES - Really unsure of that surname, Dwelling #614: Thomas WELLS 60, Margaret 54, , Catherine BAILEY 10 My 2gr-grandparents: Dwelling #615: Thomas B. (Bradley) ROTH 41, Esther 24, Johnathan (Griest ROTH) 14, William (Bradley ROTH) 11, Peter 9, Charles 8, Mary A. (Ann) 7, John (C.) 5, Thomas (J.) 4, Henrietta (P.) 1, Mary WELLS 23 The Esther above had a middle name (unreadable)...however Thomas' wife was Esther D. GRIEST who would have been 37 in 1850 and she had 4 more children with him. So WHERE was she??? Johnathan Griest ROTH was their eldest child...??? Their next child after Henrietta, my gr-grandfather, Jonas Spatch (Specht) ROTH was born in Sept. of 1850. Dwelling #616: Isaac WELLS 59, Elizabeth 50, Benamin 21, Violetta 20, Mary 17, Rachel 12, unreadable 10 & Catharine 8 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, (Esher D.'s parents) Dweliing #619: John ? GRIST 48, Lucinda GRIST 37, Isaac GRIST 12, Benjamin GRIST 9, John GRIST 7, Sarah Jane (GRAY?) 2, Mary MARTIN 18 John & Mary MORRIS_GRIEST (Dwelling #618) 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 are not two of the 9 children??? Lucinda was their last b. in 1826..would have been 24 NOT 37??? So, I don't know who the GRISTs in Dweling #619 were??? Dwelling #620: Unreadable, Mary E, MORRIS 55, Sarah A. MORRIS 12 Dwelling #621: Samuel J. PONTIOUS 43, Leah 41, (G)enny 19 My eyes are 53 years old and the microfilm machines were difficult to read...I viewed them in 1998 and they seemed clearer then...??? Do mcrofilms fade with age...or is just my eyesight? {:-( Regards, Paul A, ROTH

Good morning, I think my last question wasn't clear. I know Circleville is in Pickaway Co., Ohio, but what township?? Thank you for your time. God Bless Kat JstPnKAT@aol.com

Hello, Does anyone have any idea where I would look for information on a bound boy in 1850 Pickaway County, Ohio? I would guess the court house but in what kind of records. And would I be able to access these records? All thoughts will be appreciated. Thank you in advance. Regina Gray

Good Morning, I am looking for some information on the David WORK/Valentine KEEFER/Daniel WILSON family. David WORK married Katherine KEEFER d/o Valentine KEEFER & Catherina ZIEGLER, of Circleville, Pickaway, OH. Both Katherine and David were born in 1800. I have been able to get some information from a Bible that I saved at an auction. This what I found in the Bible. David WORK b. Jan 3, 1800; d. Oct 14, 1836 Katherine KEEFER b. Feb 19, 1800; d. Sept 9, 1835 @ 6am (she died 2 hours after giving birth to her youngest daughter.) They were married May 27 or 29, 1828. To this union was born: Nancy Jane b. Mar 4, 1829; d. Mar 21, 1856 Henry b. Aug 22, 1831 Catharine E. b. Sept 9, 1835 @4am; d. Sept 8, 1914 Nancy married Gilruth WEBB, Nov 29, 1853, Fairfield Co., OH Henry married ? April 13, 1854 (I have not been able to find a name yet) Catharine E. married Daniel WILSON, April 10, 1857. There is mention of a grandaughter but I as yet have been able to place her. I have spent coutless hours pouring over Census' looking for any and all of these people. I either want to get this Bible back to the rightful owners or donate it to the Ohio or one of the County Genealogical/Historical Societies. I am related to Valentine KEEFER but distantly. If anyone from either Pickaway Co. or Fairfield Co., can help me I would be most greatful. You may see the Bible as it is displayed at my Homesite. http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~jstkat/index.html God Bless Kat JstPlnKAT@aol.com JstPlnKAT2@aol.com

Does anyone have the book on the Poulson Family written by this man? Or, know if it is still in print? Thanks, Judy (Pickaway Co Surnames: POULSON,PROUSE,MCKNIGHT(MCNIGHT),SPANGLER)

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I am sorry for the "off limit" subject I sent. Kat