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    1. Information on Harrisons and/or Watchiers
    2. Simmons, Jane
    3. Hi everyone, I had hoped to come to Tiffin to do some research; however, circumstances have rendered it impossible at this time. In the meantime, does anyone have any information as to Margaret Watchier (Watcher) who married a John S. Harrison. They were married in August 1863 and had 3 children, Austin, Minnie and Edward. In the Seneca History online, there is a J.S. Harrison who joined the Union Army, 8th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. I don't know if this is my ancestor or not, as on the day he was mustered out, another John S. Harrison enlisted in Tiffin. I have no information as to John Harrison; no date of birth, place of birth, parents' names, siblings, etc. As family rumor has it, he supposedly abandoned the family, exactly when is not known, and his further whereabouts are unknown. Margaret died in 1885 in Tiffin from burns she received when an oil lamp toppled and caught her skirt on fire. She had funeral services from St. Joseph German Catholic Church. I don't know if this is the same St. Joseph Catholic Church that you have in Tiffin today and I don't know where she is buried. I have some knowledge of Austin and Minnie Harrison; however, Edward Harrison seems to have disappeared. Jane S.

    02/25/2001 08:01:37