Union County has probate records dating from 1820, the year it became a county. The county was formed from parts of Delaware, Franklin, Logan, and Madison counties. Delaware County was divided off from Franklin County in 1808, and Franklin was formed in 1803 from Ross County and unorganized territory. Logan was formed from Champaign County in 1818 and Champaign was derived from Franklin and Greene counties in 1805. Madison County was taken from Franklin County in 1810. The common denominator here is Franklin County and that's where I'd start my search for pre-1820 Union County probate records. And if the ancestor died before 1803 I'd try Ross County. As I recall, there was a fire in the Franklin County Courthouse that destroyed some of the early records, but it's always worth a try. An excellent place to find all sorts of information is Carol Willsey Bell, OHIO WILLS AND ESTATES TO 1850: AN INDEX (Columbus, Ohio, 1981 by the author). This book cites entries for records no longer in existence and contains other extremely helpful information. I hope this helps Happy hunting! Leona ----- Original Message ----- From: "Searcher" <zxcqwe123@netzero.net> To: <OHUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2001 6:57 PM Subject: [OHUNION] Missing probate records for Union Co. > > I have been told that Union Co. is missing all probate records for the early > 1800's. Can anyone verify what date it is after the probate records do > exist? > > --Richard > > ---------------------------------------------------- > Sign Up for NetZero Platinum Today > Only $9.95 per month! > http://my.netzero.net/s/signup?r=platinum&refcd=PT97 > > > ==== OHUNION Mailing List ==== > > >

Hi Richard, In Sept. & Oct. 1999 I visited the Probate Court of Union Co., at the Marysville court house and searched ALL their OLD books that are just laying there for public viewing. I found the 1890s immigration documents on my SCHOENLEB ancestors from Germany. I also found my paternal ancestors birth records too, which were also from the 1800s. Jacquie (California - formerly of Union Co., Ohio) Searcher wrote: > I have been told that Union Co. is missing all probate records for the early > 1800's. Can anyone verify what date it is after the probate records do > exist? > > --Richard

Dear Listers: Found these sites by accident.......passing them on in case any would help someone break down a wall. Pass them onto other lists if you think they might be useful to someone else. Jacquie (California - formerly of Union Co., Ohio) http://www.titanic-online.com/titanic/history/history01.html Survivors are marked in bold. Note the relative number of survivors in the different classes. First Class had the largest percentage of survivors, then Second Class, then Third Class respectively. http://www.geocities.com/peratt44/ -- 99 Brave men "Sailors rest your oars" http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/monuments/on/puslinch.htm Aberfoyle, Ontario -- The Puslinch Cenotaph was unveiled on June 3, 1920, in memory of those who served and died in the Great World Wars of 1914-1918 and 1939-1945, and the Korean War of 1950-1953. http://my.genie.co.uk/headleyvillage/mi/mi.htm The Headley Society has recorded all the gravestone inscriptions in Headley All Saints' churchyard. The work was completed in July 1999. http://www.pcug.org.au/~pdownes/dps/3rdflt.txt The third fleet of 11 ships arrived in 1791, with over 2000 convicts. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/2157/genealogy.html These cemeteries are all located in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LOUISIANA, BOSSIER PARISH, in the Plain Dealing area, northwest Louisiana. http://www.sots.state.ct.us/RegisterManual/SectionX/Misc1.htm Historical Societies - Connecticut http://politicalgraveyard.com/geo/MA/SU.html -- Suffolk County Massachusetts

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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

Hi, New issue of RD might be helpful to our newbies? Wanted to pass this on - http://www.rd.com/splash.jhtml - click on "In This Issue". You'll notice more links listed on the different pages. Wishing everyone good luck, Jacquie (California - formerly of Union Co., Ohio) http://www.rd.com/inthisissue.jhtml;jsessionid=F1L5VKWOZ0ZFSCTENILSGWT5AAAACIY4?s=spl3 Know Your Roots Ready to explore your genealogy? Get the best Web-only resources http://www.rd.com/common/nav/index.jhtml?articleId=9524176&channelId=3&subChannelId=14 , and find out how to make those online databases work for you http://www.rd.com/common/nav/index.jhtml?articleId=9524179 . Plus, peruse our reading list of books http://www.rd.com/common/nav/index.jhtml?articleId=9524175 by successful ancestor-tracers, find out more about Ellis Island http://www.rd.com/common/nav/index.jhtml?articleId=9524174&channelId=3&subChannelId=14 and talk about some of the issues that arise when you go back in time.

Family record says my grandmother was born Buck Run,Ohio....but I see there is a Buck Run in both Adams & Union Co. She was born 1883. Her father was a minister in the German Reformed church...supposedly he was preaching at a Presbyterian Church at Buck Run at the time of her birth. Was there a Presbyterian Church in Buck Run,UNION Co. at that time...I really need to know in which Co. to search. Thanks in Advance for any direction. Joanne,Salem OR.

Hello, Searching and found these by accident. Passing them on. http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/pete1812.htm#roster Narrative history of the Petersburg, Virginia Volunteers in the War of 1812. Annotated with sources and other links. http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/pete1812.htm World War II State Casualties by County -- Click on a state to view the County listings, http://www.accessgenealogy.com/worldwar/ --- http://www.accessgenealogy.com/ Jacquie

Hi all, Got this death certificate in error, think I flipped a number. Hope this helps someone #30254 Union County Jackson Township JANE CALETINE CLARK White female, widowed w/o Hamilton Clark DOB 11-12-1838 DOD 4-30-1919 age: 80y5m17d Housekeeper Birthplace Pen. Name of father: Jacob Penepacker birthplace of father: Pen. Maiden name of Mother: Sarah Scofield Birthplace of Mother: Pen Informant Sarah E. Doudney cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage, contributory cause: arterial sclerosis Undertaker Lloyd Winter, Richwood, Ohio burial: Marysville Cemetery on 5-2-1919 Hope this helps someone. Sandy <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/schcrochet/myhomepage/index.html">Genealogy With Sandy</A>

Hi, Wanted to pass these sites on just in case they might help someone. http://military.com/Page/0,12170,1-OO-0,00.htm -- you must register but you don't have to be in the military; you can be a veteran or an interested person. Their database is really good. They even have DoD records (allowable to the extent of the Freedom of Information Act) They have a Personnel Locator, http://military.com/Military/Locator/New/Splash/. Also, I found this site listed in the local Sunday paper, "Virtual Vietnam Wall" at http://virtualwall.org/. They are asking for photos for a project called, "Put a Face With a Name". Maybe there's some photos already posted. Jacquie (California) Formerly of Union Co., Ohio

Seeking information from the 1870 census for the Richwood, Union county, Ohio area. Looking for Noah Thomas Bunnell, went by his middle name Thomas many times, and his wife Sarah. they were living in the Richwood area at this time. Any info greatly appreciated. Tobias Bunnell Urbana, Ohio tbunn1@ctcn.net

Gary Thompson wrote: Is there a published or internet source for deaths in Union County prior to 1909? I am seeking information on the death of Orintha Amrine Wolford who I believe died in the 1870's. <snip> The following information appears in the Union County death records book 1, page 34: Oryntha Wolford, died 12 Nov 1872, married, aged 33 years 12 days, died in Liberty Twp, born in Ohio, occupation--housekeeper, white, cause--typhoid fever, residence--Liberty Twp I have been slowly working on an index/transcription of the deaths for 1867-1908 for inclusion on the Union County OHGenWeb page and would be willing to do some look ups in the meantime if people want to contact me off the list. Robert Bremer bremerr@oclc.org

Is there a published or internet source for deaths in Union County prior to 1909? I am seeking information on the death of Orintha Amrine Wolford who I believe died in the 1870's. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.

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Hi all, Things that might be of interest or help to you. March 30, 1875 Marysville Tribune (microfilm #47116, from The Ohio Historic Society Library) OBITUARY DIED On the 27th of March, 1875, Mrs. Hattie McCawley, in her 61st years. She spent her whole life near where she was born in Millcreek township, Union county, Ohio. She was always ready to give a helping hand to all her neighbors in sickness and distress. She was truly a most useful, kind and good woman, and was justly entitled and fully enjoyed the confidence, love and respect of all her neighbors. She had been expecting her release from earth for some time, for pulmonary consumption had been doing its slow and steady work for two years. During her suffering was not heard to complain for a moment, but remained very cheerful and gave the most hearty assurance of continual peace. As she approached her dying hour she spoke with rapture of her prospect of meeting her loved ones in heaven. In her death her husband is left to deplore the loss of a truly kind and loving wife. Her children have been deprived of a kind, affectionate and indulgent mother, and her memory will long be remembered and cherished by all who knew her as an inspiring example for those that succeed her. ----------- Side comment also photo copied Mrs. Hawkins and Miss V. Snodgrass design opening a millinery and dress making establishment in the old post office building on the he south side of center street, opposite Union Block. <A HREF="http://schgenealogy.tripod.com/searchingfamilystorieswithsandy/">Searching Family Stories with Sandy</A>

George W. Kinney Died at home of Son-inLaw at Milford Center. Was Civil War Veteran and Conducted a Sewing Machine Shop in This City for Number of Years--Body Brought Here for Burial. The remain of George W. Kinney, who died at Milford Center, Wednesday will be brought to this city this evening at 5:30 o'clock and will be taken in charge by the Albaught Undertaking company. Mr. and Mrs. Kinney left here last November for Milford Center where they were called by the illness of their son-in-law, Daniel Miller, who underwent an operation. Mr. Kinney recently suffered from a severe cold which developed into pneumonia and caused his death. The deceased was a veteran of Company A, 18th U.S. Infantry. He resided on West Ohio Street, this city, where he conducted a machine shop, doing work on sewing machines. The deceased is survived by his wife, one son, and two daughters: Will Kinney, Mrs. Clara Kinney Thomas of this city, and Mrs. Daniel Miller, of Milford Center. The funeral services were held from his late home in this city, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. David McDonald officiated. Interment in Forest Cemetery. Members of the American Legion acted as pallbearers. This appeared in a Circleville paper, dated Feb 7, 1923. Thought this might be of help. Sandy <A HREF="http://schgenealogy.tripod.com/searchingfamilystorieswithsandy/">Searching Family Stories with Sandy</A>

Linda Cook from Florida has more accurate information but she gave me that listed below. On Wed, 30 May 2001 23:02:00 -0600 WesBlair <sinatra@magiclink.com> writes: > 1850 Union County Census shows: > > Line 15, Dwelling # 990 Family # 1007: > Ezekiel Clements age 49, farmer, born in VA > Elizabeth Clements, age 41, born in VA Married Caleb Orahood Jr. instead of John (sorry my mistake in the early post) maiden name SHIRK. > Anna Arahood, age 20, born in OH > Henry Clements, age 17, born in OH > Amelia Clements age 14, born in OH > John Arahood, age 16, born in OH > Maria Arahood, age 15, born in OH > Horatioa Arahood, age 14, born in OH > Nancy Arahood, age 12, born in OH > Mary Arahood, age 10, born in OH These 3 are from this marriage and are Clements > Elmira Arahood, age 4, born in OH > George W. Arahood, age 2, born in OH > Virginia Arahood, age 3 months, born in OH Not sure which family they came from suspect Orahood but no proof. > Aaron Arahood, age 10, born in OH > Sarah J. Arahood, age 8, born in IL > Hope this doesn;t muddy the waters too much for you.... > I've found many Shirk families in this county ..let me know if you > want me to check further...be happy to do so! > Pam (in Idaho) > > > > ==== OHUNION Mailing List ==== > > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

The research of Linda in Florida was given to me who clarified this information to the points listed below. Unfortunately we cannot go to a previous census and verify this because they only list HofH. On Wed, 30 May 2001 23:02:00 -0600 WesBlair <sinatra@magiclink.com> writes: > 1850 Union County Census shows: > > Line 15, Dwelling # 990 Family # 1007: > Ezekiel Clements age 49, farmer, born in VA > Elizabeth Clements, age 41, born in VA This Elizabeth maiden name is Shirk who married John Orahood (who died before her marriage to Ezekiel Clements also a widower) > Anna Arahood, age 20, born in OH > Henry Clements, age 17, born in OH > Amelia Clements age 14, born in OH > John Arahood, age 16, born in OH > Maria Arahood, age 15, born in OH > Horatioa Arahood, age 14, born in OH > Nancy Arahood, age 12, born in OH > Mary Arahood, age 10, born in OH These 3 person is a Clements > Elmira Arahood, age 4, born in OH > George W. Arahood, age 2, born in OH > Virginia Arahood, age 3 months, born in OH These lasts 2 are still unknown as to last name. > Aaron Arahood, age 10, born in OH > Sarah J. Arahood, age 8, born in IL > Hope this doesn;t muddy the waters too much for you.... > I've found many Shirk families in this county ..let me know if you > want me to check further...be happy to do so! > Pam (in Idaho) > > > > ==== OHUNION Mailing List ==== > > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Is anyone researching the Beard families in Union county? Jerome twp? Thanks, Brenda

Hello, I'm new to the list and trying to research Moses Lemmon/Lemon. In 1860 he was in Leesburgh twp. Is there anyone that could possibly do a census lookup for me? 1860 Union Co, Leesburgh twp page 038. 1860 LEMON MOSES Union County OH 038 Leesburgh Township Federal Population Schedule OH 1860 Federal Census Index OH15376464 Name: Moses LEMMON\LEMON Sex: M Birth: ABT. OCT 1800 in MD Death: 13 MAY 1867 in Leesburg twp, Union Co, OH Burial: Leesburg Township - Hopewell Cemetery Marriage 1 <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=becky1949&id=I2667">Ann PARIGO</A> b: ABT. 1800 in MD Children > <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=becky1949&id=I2684">Jacob LEMMON\LEMON</A> b: ABT. 1832 > <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=becky1949&id=I2685">Mary LEMMON\LEMON</A> b: ABT. 1834 > <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=becky1949&id=I2686">Joseph C LEMMON\LEMON</A> b: ABT. 1836 <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=becky1949&id=I0553">William A LEMMON\LEMON</A> b: 30 OCT 1838 in Muskingum Co, OH > <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=becky1949&id=I2687">Sarah A LEMMON\LEMON</A> b: ABT. APR 1841 in Leesburg Township - Hopewell Cemetery I have found some of his family at Hopewell Cemetery Leesburg Township - Hopewell Cemetery Inscriptions, K-Z Lemmon, Eliza J., d 9 Dec 1872, ae 31y 1m 22d (wife of J.C. Lemmon; fallen) Lemmon, Moses J., d 13 May 1867, ae 66y 7m 11d (broken, not in original location) Lemmon, Sarah A., d 1 Feb 1864, ae 22y 10m 26d Thanks you in advance for any help. Becky Rutherford Becky Rutherford Independent Longaberger (R) Sales Consultant <A HREF="http://www.longaberger.com/beckyrutherford"> Shop With Me Site</A> http://www.longaberger.com/beckyrutherford Becky's Surnames: Miller, Fishpaw, Mead, Bumgarner, Potts, Coe, Wickcliff, Lemmon, Huddleston, Mays, Youmans, Dunning, Layton, Battee (Franklin, Licking, Fairfield Co, Ohio) Bruce's Surnames: Rutherford, Bozman, Brown, Brownrigg, Shafer, Oliver, Norris, Gillotte, Rasier, Caldwell, Fulton, Groves, Danford, Steele, Williams, Phillips, Conkle, Metheney, Nicholson, Hendry, Ward, Larrick (Noble Co and area Ohio) <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=becky1949">RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project: Our Family History Rebecca Miller and Bruce Ru</A> http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=becky1949 <A HREF="http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/u/t/Becky-Rutherford/"> Our Family Tree </A> http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/u/t/Becky-Rutherford/ (many family photos)