I have just subbed Nelson to the list, but thought I would forward this to the list at the same time. Alice USGenWeb CC forSeneca Co. OH http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohseneca/seneca.html Listmom for OHSENECA-L ----- Original Message ----- From: Nelson Porter <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 9:40 AM Subject: List > Hi, > I would like to subscribe to the Seneca County, Ohio list. [email protected] > Some of the names I am searching are: Albro, Bessemer, Crandall, Delamater, Eliason, Luft, McKellar, Nelson, Porter, Rosa, Roosa, Shaffer,Steffen, Stevens. The names which are 'brick walls' are the Albro and Stevens lines. > Abbie Stevens was born "near Tiffin Ohio in 1840." Abbie married Peter B. Mckellar in Wausau, WI and spent the rest of her life around there. She left Ohio in 1856-7 for Wausau. > Abbie's sister was Mellissa Stevens. She married Garry Lyman Judson in Wausau, WI. > An uncle was named Eli. His wife was "R" Stevens. Their children are Abby 4, Mary 2, and Charles 2/12 years of age as of 6 June 1860. > Another name related is Henry, a brother or uncle, or both. He fought in the Civil War. The photo states he is Uncle Hank to the Stevens Family. > Thank you. > Nelson Porter > >

this person wrote to me with this question.. I do not think he is on the list. Please respond to him... and the list... <grin> -Kris Kuhn Letter from: Steve Barnes of Akron, OH his address: [email protected] Since you have a connection to Tiffin's history, would you happen to know when St. Mary's cemetery was moved to its current location? I believe it used to be next to St. Mary's church in Tiffin, but was relocated to make room for the school that stands there now. Since I have a number of family members interred there, I would be interested to know when the cemetery was moved. Do you have any information on this, or do you know someone you could ask? Thank you again for your kind assistance! :) Steve _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/

We would like to invite you to visit The POORHOUSE STORY website (a clearinghouse for information about 19th century American poorhouses)at http://www.poorhousestory.com Thanks to many of the Ohio "listers" who volunteered to do the transcribing, we have been posting the poorhouse records extracted from the WPA Inventories for several Ohio counties. We just published the WPA Inventory of Poorhouse records for SENECA County. For history fans and genealogy buffs alike ... we think you will enjoy these. Be sure to check the list of Infirmary Directors at the bottom of the inventory. (Lots of folks have written to us after we published some of the other counties to say they found ancestors there!) Here is a description: (Please read! I do NOT know where these records are NOW. If you wish access to them, you will need to track them down yourself. And if you do, we would appreciate your feedback to share on the site.) --------------------------- During the 1930's and 1940's the Work Projects Administration (WPA) began the process of inventorying County Archives of Ohio. Their work was cut short when funding elapsed prior to World War II, but several volumes were published. The Columbiana County edition states: "The inventories produced by the Historical Records Survey Program attempt to do more than give merely a list of records--they attempt further to sketch in the historical background of the county or other unit of government, and to describe precisely and in detail the organization and functions of the government agencies whose records they list. The county, town, and other local inventories will, when completed, constitute an encyclopedia of local government as well as bibliography of local archives." ... While these records may no longer be stored in the vault, it is proof that they did exist at the time the book was compiled. It may take some digging, but chances are good that the records can be found. The WPA Inventories were never totally completed for all counties in Ohio. ... They are unavailable today except in most major Ohio libraries, where a complete set will usually be found. page 60 OHIO GENEALOGICAL GUIDE 6th Edition by Carol Willsey Bell, C.G. --------------------------------- Note: Of the 27 counties whose WPA Inventories included Infirmary (poorhouse)records ... we have now posted the excerpts from 16 of them and are working on the others. We have posted: ASHLAND ATHENS BELMONT COLUMBIANA FAYETTE FRANKLIN HANCOCK LAKE LUCAS MADISON MONTGOMERY PIKE ROSS SENECA *** STARK SUMMIT If you have recently visited the site, you may need to click on REFRESH when you get to relevant pages in order to see the NEW material. If you are new to the site, DIRECTIONS: At the homepage (linked above at the top of this e-mail) click on POORHOUSES BY STATE, then click on OHIO on the table of states. The WPA Inventories' link is at the top. Hope you enjoy! Linda Crannell (aka=The Poorhouse Lady)

If possible, I would appreciate any information available regarding Philiip BURTSCHER's Naturalization. I estimate that he migrated to Ohio in about 1851-1852. He was born in Prussia in 1826. He was married to Margaret (surname unknown to me), also born in Prussia in 1829. Philip was a farmer. There was also a Nick BURTSCHER of Fostoria, Seneca, born in Prussia in 1840. He was a retail grocer. Any information about Nick Burtscher would be appreciated, but my primary interest is with Philip Burtscher since he was my gr. grandfather. I would be most interested in obtaining copies of the actual papers, but I would be very satisfied just to have the dates, place, and other vital information by which I might order copies. Thank you for your help. Tom Burtscher.

Posted on: Seneca Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Oh/Seneca/98 Surname: Gase, Neu, Meier, Newmeyer, Koebel ------------------------- I have a Rosina Neu Meier, daughter of Anton Meier and Elizabeth Neu born November 27, 1857 in New Reigel, Ohio. Any connections?

Looking for information on Henry Williams and Rebecca (maiden name sounds like Balsal) Williams who lived in Republic around 1859. The had a daughter Maratha E. Williams. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Al Jackson

Is anyone else descended from, or researching, the "Welch" or "Welsh" family with connections to Seneca County in the 1800s? If so, please email. Perhaps we could share some information. Thank you.

I'm forwarding this to the Seneca Co. list. Please include a reply directly to Mr. Porter, who is not a member of the Seneca Co. mailing list. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nelson Porter" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2001 1:05 PM Subject: [OHHURON-L] County lines > Hi, > I have been monitoring your site for some time hoping to find a link to > my Stevens lineage. I have finally decided to seek your help. > I would like to know in which county Tiffin, Ohio was during the period > of 1840 through 1856. I am looking for an Abbie Stevens who was "born near > Tiffin, Ohio in 1840". I have her life from age 16 and her travel to > Wausau, WI. > I have no idea if birth records exist, or who either of her parents were. > How far from "near Tiffin" was she born, that is anybody's guess. > She married Peter B. McKellar of Wausau, WI. and she spent her whole > life in and around Wausau. > Her older sister's name is Melissa Stevens, and she married Garry Judson > in Wausau, Marathon Co., Wisconsin. I have no idea as to where she was > born, nor when she went to WI. An uncle named Eli Stevens lived in Easton, > also Marathon Co., WI. > A letter I have suggests she had some brothers who fought in the Civil > War, > on opposite sides. One name, Henry, may be a brother, or he could be an > uncle, or both. > I have been to Tiffin,OH with no success. I also went to Wausau, WI > with no luck as to her life before age 16. Any help would be greatly > appreciated. Possibly a Seneca County site such as yours would be good, but > I have not found it as yet. Please write to:[email protected] . > Thank you, > Nelson > > > > > ==== OHHURON Mailing List ==== > Want to help the volunteers who transcribe your queries for the webpage? > For messages that you want transcribed, use the word "Query" in the subject line and type surnames all in caps. >

Does anyone have info on this early physician in Bloomville? Kathryn

Was there such a thing? The newspaper clipping for my g-grandparents wedding announcement was all in German. Of course it was found folded in an envelope, with no hint as to the source. He was born and raised in Seneca county, She in Van wert county. So it may have came from either place. or maybe "neither" place. looking for clues.... -Kris Kuhn my NEW webpage: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ohio/links2.shtml _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/

Came across a wedding announcement for my great grandparents wedding. They lived in Seneca county for 42+years, but were married in her home county of Van Wert Oh. Not sure WHERE this was published. Please see this URL if you would help to translate the words: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ohio/pic/baldauf_frances_announ.jpg if it is hard to read, write me and I can email you the file direct. thanks! -Kris Kuhn my NEW webpage: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ohio/links2.shtml _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/

Hi all I have the majority of the pages uploaded now for the book. just a few missing between 533-569 but have all the rest scanned up to page 757 now. link to "volume one" and "volume two" are listed on my page below... -Kris my NEW webpage: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ohio/links2.shtml _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/

Posted on: Seneca Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Oh/Seneca/97 Surname: ------------------------- According to FTM CD #20, 1880 Ohio Census Index, it shows Isaac Pennell in Bloom Twp, Seneca county, p. 369A. According to Family Quest,1880 Seneca Census CD, p. 369A Pennell, Isaac, age 69, head, laborer, born Penn?, parents born New York Pennell, Isabelle, age 73? wife, at home, palsy, born ??, parents born Scottland? (definitely two crossed t's) p.369B continues Pennell, Hannah, age 30 daughter, can't make out birthplaces The image on this CD is VERY light and indistinct, but I believe the above is correct as I can make out.

Posted on: Seneca Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Oh/Seneca/94 Surname: ------------------------- This is all I could find in my very limited collection of books about Seneca County. Seneca County, Ohio Cemetery Inscriptions, by the Seneca County Chapter OGS (1987): p.100a Woodlawn Cemetery, Bloom Township, Section 1 - Row 13 3. PENNELL, Isabel, w/o Isaac, June 15, 1808 - July 20, 1881 p.107 Same cemetery, Section 4 - Row 7 GEIGER, Hannah J., 1843-1919

Posted on: Seneca Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Oh/Seneca/90 Surname: Morrow ------------------------- Mitt Morrow is a deceased uncle of mine that lived in the Tiffin area. I would appreciate any information that anyone has about him.

Posted on: Seneca Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Oh/Seneca/89 Surname: Pennell ------------------------- Looking for information on Isaac & Isabella Pennell from Chester Co., Pa., and moved to Seneca Co., Ohio, l880s ; their daughter Hannah Geiger Pennell, possibly m. to Joseph Geiger from Berks Co., Pa., lived in Bloomville area. Any information could help. Thanks.

Forwarding from the query site, please be sure Jeanette a personal reply, in case she isn't a member of our list. Alice USGenWeb CC for Seneca Co. OH http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohseneca/seneca.html Listmom for OHSENECA-L ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeanette Slaymaker <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 02, 2001 5:34 PM Subject: QExpress for Seneca Co., Ohio ( SLAYMAKER SCHEDENHELM SCHUMACHER ) SLAYMAKER SCHEDENHELM SCHUMACHER Jeanette Slaymaker [email protected] 02 Feb 2001 Seeking information on WILLIAM SLAYMAKER and family (wife, Mary, children Rufus, Laura, Jane M., Franklin, Catherine, William Scott and Francis A.) as shown on the 1840 and 1850 census of Seneca County, Ohio. Also ALEXANDER SLAYMAKER, father of William, is listed with the family on the census records. Son, WILIIAM SCOTT SLAYMAKER, married Martha Ellen Schedenhelm in 1867 in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. Their children are: William Henry, Eldridge David, Mary Buena Vista, Albert Holmes, George Lorenzo, James Richard, Clarence Rufus and Lester Everett. JAMES RICHARD SLAYMAKER married Sophia Maria Schumacher in Marengo,Iowa County, Iowa.

Can anyone do a marriage lookup for me? I am looking for the marriage of Sarah Ann "Sadie" Bordner. She married a Kaiser and I would like to know his first name and when they married. She was born in 1870 and so would likely have married about 1890. I am pretty sure she married in Ohio but I don't know if it was Seneca County. Any help is greatly appreciated, Thank you, Wendy Bergerud, Victoria, BC

Hi List, Is anyone in the Seneca county area available to do an obituary / death notice lookup / transcription for me. RHEES / REESE, Hambright D. on or about 8-15-1869 in Liberty Township Or, can I please have the name & address of a library likely to fulfill this request for a nominal fee. Thanks, Chris Kale Corcoran "A Family Tree Can Wither if No One Tends it's Roots."

FYI, this was sent on to me regarding Seitz and Bloom twp, please contact Karl directly for any further info. He wrote: Jane Irwin: A cousin of mine forwarded your recent posting to the Seneca County, Ohio, e-mail list concerning a family Bible. While I have no knowledge of the Smith and Dove families, the certification of marriage was made by a brother of my great-great grandfather and his second wife. Lewis Seitz Jr., born Oct 21, 1802, died July 12, 1890, was the son of a Baptist pastor and became one himself. He moved from Fairfield County, Ohio, to Bloom township, Seneca County, Ohio as a young adult with his first wife. Seneca County histories often refer to him as Elder Lewis Seitz. His second wife was Martha Mawk Hershberger, a widow. She was born about 1809 and died Sep. 22, 1883. I pass on this information so you can tell the lady that the Smith-Dove marriage definitely took place in Bloomville, Ohio. -- Karl Seitz > >-------------------- >X-Message: #1 >Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 08:17:02 -0500 >From: "Jane Irwin" <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Message-ID: <[email protected]> >Subject: SMITH/DOVE/SEITZ Bloomville/fwd another list >Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > >Knowing how difficult Smith must be, passing this along, as it turned up >from my PML for Tiffin, Ohio. I have no other knowledge of this post. >Source: [email protected] >Subject: [SMITH] Family Bible > > >I found a query on one of the query boards for Smith. I thought it >might be my John Smith but after receiving this response it turned out >to be another John Smith. Thought I would stick the reply out there and >see if the anyone was interested. I will put you in touch with the lady >I received the email from. Here is her reply: > >In the front of the Bible; >"Presented to Mrs.. J.H. Smith by her husband ~ April 2, 1884" > >"Marriage" >This certifies that John H. and Sarah J. Dove were united by me in the >Holy bonds of matrimony at Bloomville, (no state given here! - I just >assumed Ohio before! - maybe it is in Kentucky!) 21, February, 1867/ >Martha Seits and Lewis (Jervis?) Seitz --- (yes Martha's name was >spelled with an "s" at the end and Lewis's was spelled with a "z") -- >Sis thought that it looked like "Lewis" instead of Jervis when I spoke >with her this evening. > >"Births" > >Mary Ellen Smith - January 27, 1868 - Died March 12, 1869 - 1 yr. 1mo. >13 days of age > >Jola Belle Smith - October 20, 1869 - Died June 18, 1878 - 8 yrs. 8 mo. >28 days of age > >Elizzie Jane Smith - May 27, 1872 - (must have survived!) > >Jesse Grant Smith - April 2, 1874 - Died July 8, 1878 - 4 yrs. 3 mo. 6 >days of age > >Nellie May Smith - Feb. 17, 1877 - Died April 3, 1879 - 2 yrs 1 mo. 17 >days of age > >Eva Etta Smith - Feb. 27, 1880 - (must have survived!) > >"Memorandum" > >John Henry Smith born October 30, 1842 >Sara Jane Smith born August (? 11th or 14th?) 184 (? 7 or 9?) > >Sis said some guy found this Bible in a house in Colorado - she is >presuming it was in the Denver area - or up in the mountains north of >Denver. He had brought the Bible into an antique shop and the dealer >bought the Bible from the guy. She is in possession of the Bible, but >it is not hers to sell. She lived with the antique dealer at one time >(he lived with her) and when their relationship ended, he left several >of his antique items and that was one of them. She has lost contact >with him, but doesn't want to give the Bible up at this time as she >feels it isn't hers to give away or sell.) > >There were two pictures in the Bible as well. > >The one picture is of a man, woman and a baby. on the back it says: >"Taken Lizzie Smith, Bloomville, Ohio - put on her >bowtie....?....??....." (can't read the rest) >Tun_son and Son Photographers - Tiffin, Ohio (could be Tiffan - I don't >know how it is spelled she just read it off to me over the phone) > >The other picture is of a lady - nothing is written on the back. It was >also done by Tun?son and Son Photographers - Tiffin, Ohio. > >Good Luck, >Jim Smith >[email protected] Jane [email protected]