Woodsie, Do you know how I can contact the "someone" who found your family's obit in the 1883 Ravenna Sentinel? I have a relative who died that same year and I would like to check out the Ravenna Sentinel to see if her obit is listed. Also, if the Sentinal was still around in 1892, I would like to find the obit for her husband who died in 1892. Thanks. Ellen [email protected] wrote: > Carol, > > Someone found my family's obit of 1883 in the Ravenna Sentinel which was a > four page weekly paper back. Don't know how long it existed.

This came across the Trumbull County List, and I just had to forward it to Portage County. It is wonderful! It is taken from a book called WESTERN RESERVE CENTENNIAL SOUVENIR by H. U. Johnson, 1896. A very kind woman is transcribing all the stories in the book and sending them to the Trumbull County list one by one. Kathy > A BEAR AND WOLF HUNT - Some seventy years ago, when I was a mere boy, the > citizens of Freedom, Portage County, and adjoining townships engaged in what > was then known as the "Great Hunt." Freedom was then almost an unbroken > forest, which extended even beyond its limits. Near the center was a dense > swamp of many acres, furnishing a fine rendezvous for bears and wolves. The > depredations of these very much annoyed the few settlers, as also those of > Winham, Charlestown, Shalersville, and Hiram, surrounding townships. > To exterminate these pests, they agreed upon a certain day, when they came > with rifles, shotguns, cowbells, tin horns and various other weapons, and > surrounded the great woods. I well remember how they passed my father's > house in Charlestown, ringing their bells and blowing horns to frighten the > animals, keep themselves in line and within proper distance of each other, so > no game might escape. As they approached the swamp, the deer were allowed to > pass through the lines, but bears and wolves making such attempt were shot > down. Most of these, however, sought safety in the swamp, where twenty-three > of the former and two score of the latter, if my memory serves me, were > killed, brought together, and their scalps turned over to the authorities, > for the bounties offered. > No bears were seen in the vicinity after that, and the few wolves remaining > did but little damage. > S W. James, Ashtabula, O. >

Midwest Pioneers: An Expedition, 1832 In 1832 an expedition commissioned by then Secretary of War Lewis Cass was sent to secure a permanent peace with Native Americans of the upper Midwest. Indian agent Henry Schoolcraft traveled as a member of the group as it journeyed up the Mississippi River. This database is Schoolcraft's account of the expedition and includes extensive descriptions of the Indian tribes of the area. It provides observations regarding the beliefs, customs, and history of the Chippewa, Sioux, Menominee, and Mandans. Also included are various official documents relating to the trip, along with the speeches of six Native American chiefs regarding relations with the United States. For researchers seeking to understand the Indians of the region, this can be an informative and interesting narrative. Bibliography: Library of Congress. "Pioneering the Upper Midwest: Books from Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, ca. 1820-1910." [Database online] Washington: Library of Congress, 1999. Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, "Narrative of an Expedition." New York: Harper, 1834. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/search/4046.htm

Washington County, Virginia Deaths, 1886-1896 Formed in 1777 and located in western Virginia, Washington County was home to about 29,000 people in 1890. This database is collection of death records from the county between 1886 and 1896. Providing valuable information regarding over 7,300 individuals, the records were taken from existing county documents held by the state. Researchers will find the person's name, race, sex, death date, and cause of death. In many entries the person's age, birthplace, and father's name is also provided where the information is known. For researchers of Virginian ancestors, this database can be a valuable research tool. Bibliography: Fridley, Beth. "Washington County, Virginia, Death Records, 1886-1896." [Database online] Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/search/4047.htm

SEARCH St. Petersburg Times (Florida), Obituaries, 1998-1999 http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/search/3835.htm

Carol, Do you an address, e-mail or otherwise for the person that sent you that obit?? The wife of a relative I am searching for died in June of the year and the husband died there in 1892. I've been trying to get info from the Ravenna Democrat, the newspaper which was broken into by angry soldiers during the Civil War. The Sentinel may cover the dates I am more interested in. Thanks. Ellen [email protected] wrote: > Carol, > > Someone found my family's obit of 1883 in the Ravenna Sentinel which was a > four page weekly paper back. Don't know how long it existed.

Carol, Someone found my family's obit of 1883 in the Ravenna Sentinel which was a four page weekly paper back. Don't know how long it existed.

We are looking for any Shook, Moore or Davidson families (and allied families) who lived or are living in Portage County, OH. A small part of these families are: 1 Okey E. Shook b: March 03, 1884 in Sistersville, West Virginia (Tyler City) d: April 02, 1968 in Stark County, Alliance, Ohio .. +Beatrice Gail Butler b: in Proctor, West Virginia (Wetzel City) m: May 21, 1908 in Martins Ferry d: February 21, 1962 in Stark County, Alliance, Ohio Father: Theodore Butler Mother: Aldine Sturgeon .......... 2 Greathel Marie Shook b: October 15, 1911 in Ravenna, Ohio .............. +Howard Marion Moore b: September 07, 1907 in Cleveland, Ohio m: July 24, 1929 in Massillon, Stark, Ohio d: October 31, 1986 in Stark County, Alliance, Ohio Father: Charles Howard Moore Mother: Louretta Jane Leasure ....................... 3 Bernice Marie Moore b: February 10, 1930 in Beloit, Ohio ........................... +Hugh James Davidson b: April 18, 1925 in Garrettsville, Ohio m: December 11, 1948 in Stark County, Alliance, Ohio d: February 17, 1977 in Stark County, Alliance, Ohio Father: David Winkleplech Davidson Mother: Charlotte Dye ....................... 3 Donald Melvin Moore b: June 07, 1935 in Stark County, Alliance, OH ........................... +Gloria Slingluff ....................... 3 Robert Marion Moore b: August 26, 1935 in Stark County, Alliance, OH ........................... +Elizabeth Offinbecker Thank you for taking the time to look over our family. Kay Davidson [email protected]

Thanks for trying. I don't think it fits. Thanks, Susan Johnson At 01:42 PM 10/24/99 EDT, you wrote: >Susan, > >I have a Hanna Green but not married to a James. > >Descendants of Hannah GREEN > > 1 Hannah GREEN >. +William Lord ISHAM 1781 - 1871 b: May 09, 1781 in Halifax, VT. d: >June 19, 1871 in Westfield, New York m: March 13, 1808 >...... 2 George Brock ISHAM 1830 - b: September 30, 1830 in N.Y. State > >.......... +Hannah BIRD 1839 - b: February 02, 1839 in Little >Everdon, Northamtonshire, England m: September 30, 1858 in Westfield, >New York >.............. 3 William Byron ISHAM 1861 - 1917 b: August 01, 1861 in >Westfield, New York d: February 22, 1917 in Aurora, Ohio >.................. +Christine Belle BRODE 1864 - b: October 04, 1864 >in Charlestown, Ohio m: October 29, 1887 in Ravenna Ohio >....................... 4 Lee Byron ISHAM 1888 - 1948 b: November 29, 1888 >in Shalersville Center Portage Co. Ohio d: May 22, 1948 in Cleveland Ohio > >....................... 4 Ray Donald ISHAM 1891 - 1896 b: July 09, 1891 >d: January 29, 1896 in Charlestown Ohio >....................... 4 Nora ISHAM 1897 - b: March 11, 1897 >........................... +Earl S. GREENBAUM - 1936 d: 1936 >............................... 5 Laurence GREENBAUM >............................... 5 Robert GREENBAUM >............................... 5 Shirley GREENBAUM >....................... 4 Hazel Althea ISHAM 1894 - b: February 24, 1894 > >....................... 4 Earl Richard ISHAM 1895 - b: October 20, 1895 > >....................... 4 Paul Alton ISHAM 1901 - b: November 18, 1901 > >....................... 4 Dana Roland ISHAM 1905 - b: June 13, 1905 > >Carol in FL. > >In a message dated 10/24/99 1:19:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, >[email protected] writes: > ><< Does anyone have any info on a James and Hannah Green(e). They bought land > in 1827 and 1828 and then Hannah sold land several times through the > 1830's. This land was all in Hiram Township. > > Thanks, > Susan Johnson > > >> > > >

Does anyone have any info on a James and Hannah Green(e). They bought land in 1827 and 1828 and then Hannah sold land several times through the 1830's. This land was all in Hiram Township. Thanks, Susan Johnson

Susan, I have a Hanna Green but not married to a James. Descendants of Hannah GREEN 1 Hannah GREEN . +William Lord ISHAM 1781 - 1871 b: May 09, 1781 in Halifax, VT. d: June 19, 1871 in Westfield, New York m: March 13, 1808 ...... 2 George Brock ISHAM 1830 - b: September 30, 1830 in N.Y. State .......... +Hannah BIRD 1839 - b: February 02, 1839 in Little Everdon, Northamtonshire, England m: September 30, 1858 in Westfield, New York .............. 3 William Byron ISHAM 1861 - 1917 b: August 01, 1861 in Westfield, New York d: February 22, 1917 in Aurora, Ohio .................. +Christine Belle BRODE 1864 - b: October 04, 1864 in Charlestown, Ohio m: October 29, 1887 in Ravenna Ohio ....................... 4 Lee Byron ISHAM 1888 - 1948 b: November 29, 1888 in Shalersville Center Portage Co. Ohio d: May 22, 1948 in Cleveland Ohio ....................... 4 Ray Donald ISHAM 1891 - 1896 b: July 09, 1891 d: January 29, 1896 in Charlestown Ohio ....................... 4 Nora ISHAM 1897 - b: March 11, 1897 ........................... +Earl S. GREENBAUM - 1936 d: 1936 ............................... 5 Laurence GREENBAUM ............................... 5 Robert GREENBAUM ............................... 5 Shirley GREENBAUM ....................... 4 Hazel Althea ISHAM 1894 - b: February 24, 1894 ....................... 4 Earl Richard ISHAM 1895 - b: October 20, 1895 ....................... 4 Paul Alton ISHAM 1901 - b: November 18, 1901 ....................... 4 Dana Roland ISHAM 1905 - b: June 13, 1905 Carol in FL. In a message dated 10/24/99 1:19:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Does anyone have any info on a James and Hannah Green(e). They bought land in 1827 and 1828 and then Hannah sold land several times through the 1830's. This land was all in Hiram Township. Thanks, Susan Johnson >>

>Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 16:48:49 -0700 (PDT) >X-From_: [email protected] Sat Oct 23 16:48:48 1999 >Old-Date: Sat, 23 Oct 99 17:01:27 -0700 >x-mailer: Claris Emailer 1.1 >From: David Caris <[email protected]> >To: "Portage Cnty." <[email protected]> >X-Diagnostic: Not on the accept list >Subject: {not a subscriber} RE: Boosinger/Sapp >X-Envelope-To: OHPORTAG-L > >Conrad also had a daughter named Matilda who married Henry Sapp. They >married in Maryland and came to Portage County before Conrad and his wife >Catherine did. I am descended from this line and was born and raised in >Ravenna. I now live in California. > >I am interested in knowing from where Conrad and Catherine emigrated to >the U.S., and when. I am also interested in following the Sapp line >further back. If anyone can offer help to me on these I will greatly >appreciate it. > >Dave Caris > > >Conrad had a daughter Sally b. 1794 in VA who married Gottlieb Eatinger on > >1/1/822. > > > >He also had a daughter Susan b, 1798 who married John Sapp > > > >There is another Susan Boosinger b. 1/21/1823 who was the daughter of John > >Boosinger. > > > >The Boosinger reunion is still held every year. The place has moved a > >couple times because of construction. > > > >Joecan > > > >> ---------- > >> From: [email protected][SMTP:[email protected]] > >> Reply To: [email protected] > >> Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 6:08 PM > >> To: [email protected] > >> Subject: Re: [OHPORTAG-L] QExpress for Portage Co., Ohio ( PHIPPS > >> BOOSINGER ) > >> > >> Hi Deronda: > >> I have a copy of the will of Conrad Busfinger of Talmage in the County of > >> Portage dated 1826 and probated in February 1828. He lists wife Cathrine, > >> > >> sons George, Jacob, John and Conrad (this name is not very readable). He > >> also lists his daughters: Barbara Price, Tilly Lap, Susan Sap, Cathrine > >> Fosher, Polly Bupard?, Effy Ward, Tenny Hains, Sally Ettinger and Rachel > >> Sacks. > >> John settled in Brimfield and married Barbara Williard. His son John II > >> is > >> the forebearer of Marilyn Boosinger. I believe Marilyn's dad was Ralph, > >> and > >> her grandfather was Elis. His father was Edward C, son of John II and > >> his > >> second wife. > >> John and Barbara also had a son George. > >> As to Conrad's other sons - Jacob, George and Conrad - they must have > >> settled > >> in Summit Co, or other places. > >> In the Portage County History there are references to conrad and his sons > >> John and George. I am not researching Boosingers, but Ettinger/Eatingers. > >> > >> That is why I have a copy of the will. The Boosingers used to have family > >> > >> reunions at the Brimfield Shelter the first Sunday in August, the last I > >> heard was in 1989. > >> Jackie W. > >> > > >- Business Connects is an Internet Services and Design company. We >specialize in helping business clients use the internet more effectively. >http://www.sbc1.com >Tel - 559 683-3322 >Fax - 559 683-4042

The Bossinger Book mentions a Sapp family bible which gives the birth date for Henry Sapp as 8/2/1768 MD. Unfortunately, it doesn't say who had the bible. The History of Portage Co Book gives the same info about Henry. Joecan > ---------- > From: Mark Roberts[SMTP:[email protected]] > Reply To: [email protected] > Sent: Saturday, October 23, 1999 11:04 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [OHPORTAG-L] Fwd: {not a subscriber} RE: Boosinger/Sapp > > > >Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 16:48:49 -0700 (PDT) > >X-From_: [email protected] Sat Oct 23 16:48:48 1999 > >Old-Date: Sat, 23 Oct 99 17:01:27 -0700 > >x-mailer: Claris Emailer 1.1 > >From: David Caris <[email protected]> > >To: "Portage Cnty." <[email protected]> > >X-Diagnostic: Not on the accept list > >Subject: {not a subscriber} RE: Boosinger/Sapp > >X-Envelope-To: OHPORTAG-L > > > >Conrad also had a daughter named Matilda who married Henry Sapp. They > >married in Maryland and came to Portage County before Conrad and his wife > >Catherine did. I am descended from this line and was born and raised in > >Ravenna. I now live in California. > > > >I am interested in knowing from where Conrad and Catherine emigrated to > >the U.S., and when. I am also interested in following the Sapp line > >further back. If anyone can offer help to me on these I will greatly > >appreciate it. > > > >Dave Caris > > > > >Conrad had a daughter Sally b. 1794 in VA who married Gottlieb Eatinger > on > > >1/1/822. > > > > > >He also had a daughter Susan b, 1798 who married John Sapp > > > > > >There is another Susan Boosinger b. 1/21/1823 who was the daughter of > John > > >Boosinger. > > > > > >The Boosinger reunion is still held every year. The place has moved a > > >couple times because of construction. > > > > > >Joecan > > > > > >> ---------- > > >> From: [email protected][SMTP:[email protected]] > > >> Reply To: [email protected] > > >> Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 6:08 PM > > >> To: [email protected] > > >> Subject: Re: [OHPORTAG-L] QExpress for Portage Co., Ohio ( PHIPPS > > >> BOOSINGER ) > > >> > > >> Hi Deronda: > > >> I have a copy of the will of Conrad Busfinger of Talmage in the > County of > > >> Portage dated 1826 and probated in February 1828. He lists wife > Cathrine, > > >> > > >> sons George, Jacob, John and Conrad (this name is not very readable). > He > > >> also lists his daughters: Barbara Price, Tilly Lap, Susan Sap, > Cathrine > > >> Fosher, Polly Bupard?, Effy Ward, Tenny Hains, Sally Ettinger and > Rachel > > >> Sacks. > > >> John settled in Brimfield and married Barbara Williard. His son John > II > > >> is > > >> the forebearer of Marilyn Boosinger. I believe Marilyn's dad was > Ralph, > > >> and > > >> her grandfather was Elis. His father was Edward C, son of John II > and > > >> his > > >> second wife. > > >> John and Barbara also had a son George. > > >> As to Conrad's other sons - Jacob, George and Conrad - they must have > > >> settled > > >> in Summit Co, or other places. > > >> In the Portage County History there are references to conrad and his > sons > > >> John and George. I am not researching Boosingers, but > Ettinger/Eatingers. > > >> > > >> That is why I have a copy of the will. The Boosingers used to have > family > > >> > > >> reunions at the Brimfield Shelter the first Sunday in August, the > last I > > >> heard was in 1989. > > >> Jackie W. > > >> > > > > > >- Business Connects is an Internet Services and Design company. We > >specialize in helping business clients use the internet more effectively. > >http://www.sbc1.com > >Tel - 559 683-3322 > >Fax - 559 683-4042 >

Charles was reported to be from the Aurora, OH area in the late 1800's. It is known that he lived in Allegan Co., MI in his later years. Anything you may be able to provide on him and his family will be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless! Lew ><>

Surnames: SYMES Submitter: Carol Christiansen ([email protected]) Date: 22 Oct 1999 I am searching for an obituary for Herbert SYMES, who was buried on 13 May 1947 in Ravenna, Ohio. Can anyone tell me if there is a Ravenna newspaper available for that date? Thank you for any help that you can give me.

I am looking for a marriage in Ohio before 1840 Don't Know which county. The marrage of Augustus Smith and Susannah (Susan) Bush. Also would like to hear from anyone researching this family line. I can be contacted at [email protected] Appreciate any help. Carolyn Miles [email protected]

Surnames: YOUND LEE POTTS HULBERT HUDSON EBEL BUCKMAN STOUT STALLSMITH Submitter: Jim Kenepp ([email protected]) Date: 21 Oct 1999 I am looking for information on the following family from Portage County. Husband - David Cook, b. 1787 in Connecticut, d. Feb. 2, 1856 Suffield Twp., m. Chloe Moore Feb. 7, 1811, Father - Nathan Cook, Mother - Mary Young Wife - Chloe Moore, b. Oct. 24, 1788, d. Dec. 19, 1879 W. Suffield Twp., Father - Nathan Moore, Mother - Julianna Lee Children Mary Cook, b. May 13, 1812 Suffield Twp., d. Mar. 10, 1877 W. Suffield Twp., m. Israel Potts. Nathan M. Cook, b. Apr. 9, 1816 Suffield Twp., d. Feb. 4, 1875 Portage Co., m. Clarinda Hulbert Jan. 14, 1841 John Cook, m. Caroline Hudson Mar. 19, 1842 Lee Cook, b. Nov. 11, 1821 Suffield Twp., d. Mar. 22, 1887 W. Suffield Twp., m. Margaret Ebel Sept. 30, 1851, also m. to Phebe Buckman Calvin Cook, b. 1827, d. 1908, m. Mary Ann Stout Sept. 1, 1849 Orange Cook, m. Rebbeca J. Buckman Sept. 4, 1860 Rachel Cook, b. Sept. 23, 1824 Suffield Twp., d. Feb. 2, 1879, m. Solomon Stallsmith Nov. 22, 1846

Surnames: POTTS COOK WILSON Submitter: Jim Kenepp ([email protected]) Date: 21 Oct 1999 I am looking for information on the following family from Portage County. Father - Joshua Potts, b. in Scotland Children Israel Potts, b. Oct. 3, 1809 Suffield Twp., d. Jan. 1, 1879 Franklin Twp., m. Mary Cook. Jonathan Potts, m. Mary Wilson Mar. 13, 1834 Elizabeth Potts Lewis Potts Jonas Potts, b. Mar. 1848, d. Nov. 29, 1849 Ann Potts Betsey Potts Joshua Potts Christina Potts Catherine Potts

Surnames: HALL COOK BRITTAIN THORP MOULTON FULLER THOMPSON MOORE Submitter: Jim Kenepp ([email protected]) Date: 21 Oct 1999 I am looking for information on the following family from Portage County. Father - Israel Potts, b. Oct. 3, 1809 Suffield Twp. d. Jan. 1, 1879 Franklin Twp., m. Jan. 24, 1831 Father - Joshua Potts Mother - Mary Cook, b. May 13, 1812, Suffield Twp., d. Mar. 10, 1877 W. Suffield Twp. Father - David Cook Mother - Chloe Moore Children Catherine Potts, b. Jan. 1, 1831 Suffield Twp., d. June 22, 1906, m. John Thomas Brittain. Levi Potts Eli Potts, m. Mary Ann Thorp Oct. 2, 1859. Nathan Potts, b. 1837, m. Julila P. and Harriet Thorp, d. W. Suffield Twp. Mary Ann Potts, m. Charles A. Moutlton Jan. 1, 1850. Louisa A. Potts, m. Lewis Fuller July 13, 1864. Jonas Potts Israel Potts, Jr., b. 1842 Suffield Twp., d. Feb. 6, 1871, m. Mary E. Thompson Jan. 29, 1865. Mendel Potts Elizabeth Potts, m. David Hall Sept. 5, 1833.

Conrad had a daughter Sally b. 1794 in VA who married Gottlieb Eatinger on 1/1/822. He also had a daughter Susan b, 1798 who married John Sapp There is another Susan Boosinger b. 1/21/1823 who was the daughter of John Boosinger. The Boosinger reunion is still held every year. The place has moved a couple times because of construction. Joecan > ---------- > From: [email protected][SMTP:[email protected]] > Reply To: [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 6:08 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [OHPORTAG-L] QExpress for Portage Co., Ohio ( PHIPPS > BOOSINGER ) > > Hi Deronda: > I have a copy of the will of Conrad Busfinger of Talmage in the County of > Portage dated 1826 and probated in February 1828. He lists wife Cathrine, > > sons George, Jacob, John and Conrad (this name is not very readable). He > also lists his daughters: Barbara Price, Tilly Lap, Susan Sap, Cathrine > Fosher, Polly Bupard?, Effy Ward, Tenny Hains, Sally Ettinger and Rachel > Sacks. > John settled in Brimfield and married Barbara Williard. His son John II > is > the forebearer of Marilyn Boosinger. I believe Marilyn's dad was Ralph, > and > her grandfather was Elis. His father was Edward C, son of John II and > his > second wife. > John and Barbara also had a son George. > As to Conrad's other sons - Jacob, George and Conrad - they must have > settled > in Summit Co, or other places. > In the Portage County History there are references to conrad and his sons > John and George. I am not researching Boosingers, but Ettinger/Eatingers. > > That is why I have a copy of the will. The Boosingers used to have family > > reunions at the Brimfield Shelter the first Sunday in August, the last I > heard was in 1989. > Jackie W. >