I am looking for information on the James DUNLA(O)P family. This family was listed in the 1840 census. In the 1850 census there was an Isaac DUNLAP, age 25, that may have been a son to James. My interest is to determine if Isaac is the son of James, and to learn where James DUNLAP was born and who his parents were. John Heidler

Would someone please look up John Thompson in the 1850 Pickaway Co OH Census. Thank you for your help. Carren

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The following was posted to the list in HTML format...and was bounced by the rootsweb software. I am re-posting it because it is a great contribution to the list and to remind everyone that the mailing list software only accepts text format. Rachel JACOB DRUM, Postmaster, came to Beatrice in January, 1872, and engaged in the mercantile business, which he continued for eight years. He was appointed Postmaster in October, 1879. He was born near Tarlton, Pickaway County, Ohio, October 2, 1838, and lived there until 1856, when he removed to Piatt County, Ill., lived there until he came to Nebraska. He enlisted August 11, 1862, in Company K, One Hundred and Seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served until June, 1865, taking part in all the engagements of his command. He was married in Tuscola, Ill., January 5, 1869, to Margaret A. Eckridge, a native of Pickaway County, Ohio, who died August 3, 1881, leaving two sons--Benjamin Wallace, born January 16, 1870, and William Byron, born September 10, 1871. Mr. Drum is a member of the A., F. ; A. M. ======================= NOTE: This is the complete biography, but the book contains much historical data that may be of interest. The book in which these biographies can be found is: William G. Cutler's "History of the State of Nebraska" first published in 1883 by A. T. Andreas, Chicago, IL. The information in the book is arranged alphabetically by county. The book has been transcribed and can be found at this website: http://www.ukans.edu/carrie/kancoll/books/cutler/ http://www.ukans.edu/carrie/kancoll/andreas_ne/gage/gage -p5.html The message you submitted to this list (included above) wasn't sent to the list subscribers. RootsWeb accepts only plain text mail. That means that HTML mail, attachments, ``enriched text'', and a few other formats can't be sent to RootsWeb mailing lists. You can post your message if you send it in plain text; turn off the ``Post in HTML'' or ``Enriched Text'' features of your mail reader, or don't use any attachments. See http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/listowners/html-off.htm for instructions on turning off HTML in most of the popular mail programs, or ask your ISP's technical support line for help. We've had to institute this policy because of the problems that accompany these fancy mail formats. Some people don't have mail programs that are capable of processing the special file formats. Even among those who do, different mail programs handle these special formats in very different and confusing ways. HTML messages pose special problems to our digested mailing lists. Most of all, HTML-ified mail and attachments place a considerable burden on RootsWeb's overworked machines. All in all, mail in this format produces a lot of problems for RootsWeb's servers and subscribers, so we find it's best just to use plain text. -- The RootsWeb staff

You are subscribed to the digest list. As list owner, I subscribe to both and sometimes I am amazed at the delay before the digest comes out...I haven't quite figured out the timing. Sometimes I think it is a regular number of hours or days, other times I think it is based on the number of posts to the list... When you post a message to ohpickaw-L@rootsweb.com it is mailed almost immediately to all the subscribers to the ohpickaw-L list. After some are accumulated, those same messages are sent out to the ohpickaw-D list. Being a list subscriber in the digest mode, you may find that your posts are answered before you've seen your original post in the digest email. Hope this helps, Rachel Meyer On Thursday, February 01, 2001 12:30 AM, DeborahRKemp@aol.com [SMTP:DeborahRKemp@aol.com] wrote: : Hi, Rachel. No, I don't have another email address I use : for genealogical : purposes. It's okay, though, I've received several other : responses from : others who say they received my query. Thanks for follow- : up .... : : Deb : : rwmeyer@nktelco.net wrote: : : : > Is it possible you are subscribed under a different : > email : > address? Please advise. I'd like to help clear this : > up. : > : > Thank you, : > Rachel Meyer : > : : : << File: ATT00000.html >>

Deborah, Your message did come through -- I remember getting it. In fact I almost replied but was in a hurry and forgot to. Have you checked the census records? As far back as 1820 there was a schedule for "free coloreds" and would think they were included later in some form although I haven't specifically looked. Your grandfather, being only 5 in 1900, should be listed with a parent or guardian which might provide a lead. It's possible, though, that they didn't list names of children in black households, which would be a problem. I know they didn't for some years but not sure about 1900. Also, Ohio had death records after 1867 so you might check that route if you haven't already. (I don't know your level of expertise, so forgive me if these suggestions are elementary to you.) By the way (and you'll probably get more responses on this) the Rootsweb lists' emails are automatically handled in most cases, so I doubt anyone sees your message to filter it. I'm an administrator on another list, and I have the posts go directly to the list, which I think is the norm. I can't imagine anyone removing certain ones even if it were possible, except to prevent pornography junk mail from being posted. I don't actually even know that it is possible. We're all human, and it's easy to overlook your own post -- I've done it myself. Good luck to you. Len -----Original Message----- Is there a reason why the following message has never been included in the Ohio Pickaway County list or digest? It was transmitted immediately after Digest # 8 and it appears that it was not part of the postings selected for transmission to members of this list. Must our postings concern particular ancestral lines, histories or individuals before they are selected for "publication" or is there some other criteria of which I'm not aware? MESSAGE: Does anyone have information on blacks in Pickaway County? Specifically, I am searching for information about the WASHINGTON surname. Rufus C WASHINGTON was born 29 Aug 1895 in Pickaway Cty. I would like to locate the names of his parents -- his mother died in childbirth. Thank you for any replies. Best wishes in your own genealogical endeavors. Regards, Deborah Kemp

Is there a reason why the following message has never been included in the Ohio Pickaway County list or digest? It was transmitted immediately after Digest # 8 and it appears that it was not part of the postings selected for transmission to members of this list. Must our postings concern particular ancestral lines, histories or individuals before they are selected for "publication" or is there some other criteria of which I'm not aware? MESSAGE: Does anyone have information on blacks in Pickaway County?  Specifically, I am searching for information about the WASHINGTON surname.  Rufus C WASHINGTON was born 29 Aug 1895 in Pickaway Cty.  I would like to locate the names of his parents -- his mother died in childbirth. Thank you for any replies.  Best wishes in your own genealogical endeavors. Regards, Deborah Kemp

Hi! I am looking for information on: Cora Delmer Grindoll Born about 1859/1860 in Pickaway County, OH Married Harvey Pasco on 2/7/1879 in Decatur, IL Died in Decatur, IL 5/17/1888 at the age of 28 years and 8 months of Scarlet Fever complicated by a miscarriage. According to her marriage license, her parents are listed as: Father: Alexander Grindall (or Grindoll) Mother: Mary Bailey (? or Railey) Witnesses listed on marriage license are: Alise Grindoll & Elsworth Grindall I appreciate any additional info!!! Cheers, Kristin

hi joani mt. sterling is a little town about a half hours drive from circleville. i know that rt. 56 goes threw mt sterling. not sure what county that would be. sorry cant be more help susie

Hi Listers...Could someone please tell me the best place to research in Pickaway county??? I thank you in advance!!!! Jim in Darke

Does anyone have information on blacks in Pickaway County? Specifically, I am searching for information about the WASHINGTON surname. Rufus C WASHINGTON was born 29 Aug 1895 in Pickaway Cty. I would like to locate the names of his parents -- his mother died in childbirth. Thank you for any replies. Best wishes in your own genealogical endeavors. Regards, Deborah Kemp

Sadly, I don't live in Ohio. Are there a Mt. Sterling Cemetery and/or Mt. Sterling Township in Pickaway or Franklin Counties? Joani H.

Some responses came to me that the list members may want to read. See below: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Sue L. Wayne" <marysuewayne@earthlink.net> To: "Lund" <lund@inxpress.net> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 2:07 PM Subject: Re: Migration from Pickaway > According to the Pickaway Quarterly, Summer 1974, published by the Pickaway > Co Historical Society, "...the Scioto River formed a natural boundary > between two distinctly different groups of early settlers in this area. To > the west of the river came Virginians--many of English, Scotch and Irish > descent, to settle on the Virginia Military land grants from the > Revolutionary War. They generally lived a southern life style. To the east > of the river came the German or "Pennsylvania Dutch"--an energetic, > hard-working, pious group, who operated on the old Pennsylvania Dutch > principle of building an enormous barn {the house was of far less > consequence} and then to farm so as to fill that barn to capacity! { Ed > Baynard's column in The National Stockman and Farmer now The Ohio Farmer.} > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lund" <lund@inxpress.net> > To: <OHPICKAW-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 11:39 AM > Subject: Migration from Pickaway > > > > Dear All; > > > > I too had family members in Pickaway, specifically living in Circleville > from 1851 onwards. Few family members moved on, however - one went to > Columbus, OH and one to Chicago, IL. > > > > Can someone refer me to a good source for learning about why people moved > to Pickaway and Circleville? Were most of the settlers from one country or > other counties in the new U.S.? > > > > Did people come to Pickaway as Ohio lands became available, and then moved > on to greener pastures? > > > > Pat > > > > > > ============================== > > The easiest way to stay in touch with your family and friends! > > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST1 > > > > >

Some responses came to me that I am forwarding to the list. See below: ----- Original Message ----- From: <JHami828@aol.com> To: <lund@inxpress.net> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 11:34 AM Subject: Re: Migration from Pickaway > Dear Pat, > > Please let the group know what kinds of responses you get. Many of us would > like to know why people moved to Pickaway County. > > I believe the area was part of the Virginia Military District at one time. > Land was given for military service. > > Joani >

You are very welcome :) Please keep an eye out for William A. GRAY please....maybe we can make a connection yet. I also copied down the following marriages from Pickaway Co., ..this was a list of marriage records 1862- 1898 Vol. Page GROOM BRIDE Date mar. 10 186 A Gray, Joseph Burkhead, Lillie 2/8/1894 9 225A Gray, L.N. Walker, Mary L 4/17/1889 9 54B Gray, Lee Durrett, Minnie 11/25/1886 11 1B Gray, Ottes P. Greighton, Ida 1/6/1897 9 270C Gray, Philip S. Richardson,Julia M. 7/7/1889 8 322A Gray, Reazin T.Steele, Mary E 12/25/1881 9 386A Gray, S. M. Morrison, Rebecca 12/4/1890 6 540B Gray, Stanley E. Walters, Almeda 1/22/1867 8 59C Gray, W. A. Durrett, Ola 1/29/1879 7 475C Gray, Walter M. Drum, Emma C. 12/9/1875 7 157A Gray, William A. Lister, Eliza A. 8/24/1871 *******this is my GGG Grandmother Hope you find some of this useful! Let me know if we can make a connection here :) Toni

Hi Carren, I have been looking for a William GRAY, who married Eliza A. CRABILL/LISTER in Pickaway Co., 1871. I did go thru the 1860 census, for Pickaway Co., and the only GRAY I found, was living next door to Eliza's family in Perry Twp. This is what I found: Jesse GRAY, age 62, W, M, Framer b.MD Nancy age 50, W, F, b. OH Charlotte, age 23, W,F, b. OH Wm. A. age 18, W,M. farm labor b. OH Isaac W. age 15, W,M, farm labor b. OH Melvin age 10, W,M b. OH Minerva age 10, W,F b. OH Charlotte. age 85, W,F, b. MD This doesn't seem to be the same family you are looking for, but maybe you will find it useful. Good luck, Toni

New to list and searching for 1860 census information on John and Mary Gray and their children, George, Alfred and Emily. Are others researching this family? Appreciate any help. Carren Bragg

Hi all, What other German towns besides Eschelbach/Sinsheim (near Heidelberg) did Germans to Circleville come from? Please send e-mail to: caroldun@hotmail.com Thanks, Carol _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Hit the button too soon :( I have found these families in 1900, 1910, and 1920 census. They seem to move from Ross, to Pickaway, then to Franklin, Columbus area. Now that I have information on some of the children of James and Nancy, I sure hope that some of you will be able to connect to the names! I am still looking for the burial place of Eliza CRABILL/GRAY/ANDERSON :( 1. JAMES1 ANDERSON was born July 1832 in VA, and died Aft. 1911 in Derby, OH?. He married NANCY BRUSE December 28, 1854 in Fayette Co OH. She was born November 1836 in OH, and died Bet. 1910 - 1912. Children of JAMES ANDERSON and NANCY BRUSE are: i. JAMES2 ANDERSON. ii. ROY ANDERSON. iii. MARY ELIZA ANDERSON, b. June 1857, OH; d. Aft. 1920; m. GEORGE W. BROOKS, July 02, 1883, Pickaway Co., OH; b. August 1850, OH; d. Aft. 1920. 2. iv. WILLIAM ETHAN ANDERSON, b. April 28, 1858, Ross County, Ohio; d. April 09, 1912, Elkhart, IN. 3. v. ROSA ANDERSON, b. April 02, 1873, Monroe Twp., Pickaway Co., OH. vi. CHARLIE ANDERSON, b. December 12, 1878, Pickaway Co., OH. Generation No. 2 2. WILLIAM ETHAN2 ANDERSON (JAMES1) was born April 28, 1858 in Ross County, Ohio, and died April 09, 1912 in Elkhart, IN. He married (1) ELIZA A. CRABILL August 17, 1880 in Elkhart County, IN, daughter of JOHN CRABILL and CHARLOTTE WILLIAMS. She was born Abt. 1842 in Pickaway Co., OH, and died September 28, 1885 in Pickaway Co., OH. He married (2) JENNIE BITTLE July 03, 1887 in Elkhart County, IN, daughter of JOSEPH BITTLE and NANCY VANCE. She was born June 18, 1870 in Millersburg, Elkhart County, IN, and died December 17, 1940 in New York City, NY. Notes for ELIZA A. CRABILL: The only marriage record I could find, in Elkhart Co. has Eliza's last name as LISTER Because the marriage was before genealogical information was taken on them, no parents are listed. I do believe this was the marriage of our William Ethan Anderson to Eliza Crabill/Lister/Gray/Anderson Child of WILLIAM ANDERSON and ELIZA CRABILL is: 4. i. NETTIE E3 ANDERSON, b. November 08, 1881, Millersburg, Elkhart Co., IN; d. July 08, 1963, Elkhart County, IN. Children of WILLIAM ANDERSON and JENNIE BITTLE are: ii. ??3 ANDERSON, b. March 27, 1888. 5. iii. CECIL M. ANDERSON, b. August 17, 1890, Elkhart, IN. iv. HUGH BITTLE ANDERSON, b. April 08, 1894, Elkhart, IN; m. MADELINE B. WILLIAMS, April 22, 1915, Elkhart Co., IN. 6. v. MAUDE INES ANDERSON, b. August 02, 1895, Elkhart County, IN; d. July 07, 1980, Elkhart, IN. 3. ROSA2 ANDERSON (JAMES1) was born April 02, 1873 in Monroe Twp., Pickaway Co., OH. She married JOHN ROSS Abt. 1885. He was born May 1847 in OH. Children of ROSA ANDERSON and JOHN ROSS are: i. ?3 ROSS, b. Abt. 1886. ii. FLOYD A. ROSS, b. June 1888. iii. CARL ROSS, b. April 1892. iv. OMER ROSS, b. November 1893. v. HAROLD L. ROSS, b. September 1896. toni@t-one.net

After a few years of searching, I have been able to find some more "clues" for my ANDERSON family.