The annual Steel re-union will be August 15 at Ash Cave State Park. All descendants and relatives are invited. R. Morgan

Will the person looking for information on residents of Athens State Hospital, please contact me at robinfife@dragonbbs.com Thanks. Robin Fife

Hi Charles, I expect you have gotten an answer to your question below by now, but here's what I found just in case. I checked on Boblett Cemetery and it is in Harrison Township. If you have a particular name to look for there, I could check for it when I get back to the library. Ann ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles R. Weese" <cweese@raex.com> To: <OHVINTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 8:14 AM Subject: [OHVINTON-L] Fwd: Boblett cemetery > > >Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 06:08:42 -0600 > >X-From_: lesbeck@rconnect.com Tue Jul 13 06:08:42 2004 > >From: "sharon beckius" <lesbeck@rconnect.com> > >To: <OHVINTON-L-request@rootsweb.com> > >Subject: Boblett cemetery > >Old-Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 07:13:51 -0500 > > > >Hi: > >Does anyone know if there is a Boblett Cemetery located in either Richland > >or Harrison Township which is on CR 13. I believe it is at Ratcliffburg or > >Radcliffburg. My e-mail address is: lesbeck@rconnect.com. Gene > > > ======================================== > Charles R. Weese, 4012 Pardee Rd., Stow, Ohio 44224 > > See http://web.raex.com/~cweese/weese/ > and http://web.raex.com/~cweese/vance/ for my family info. > I maintain the following USGenWeb county sites: > Gallia County Ohio at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohgallia/gallia.htm > Jackson County Ohio at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjackso/jackson.htm > Vinton County Ohio at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohvinton/vinton.htm >

Hello everyone. I found this on ebay and thought it looked interesting. This is an auction for a CD containing a copy of the census taken of Civil War veterans in Vinton county in 1890. I thought someone here might be interested. Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5511824610&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT James --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail is new and improved - Check it out!

I copied information from the Internet and Ronald E. Rosser is has a coin named for him. Jim McCafferty, Fort Washington, MD. Hero Coins Challenge Coins (and similar items), though a fixture among veterans for many years, gained a unique popularity during the Vietnam War that had increased in the years since. Today, many individuals and organizations mint such coins to share with others and coin collection has gained a wide audience from both veterans and non veterans. Recently Dale Punch began minting a series of Hero Coins to remember our Medal of Honor recipients. Each coin is authorized by the Medal of Honor recipient featured, and the heroes themselves communicate with Dale in their coin's design. We are pleased to join Dale in making these coins available to a wide audience. The selection includes a special HomeOfHeroes coin as well. Below you will find listed the Hero Coins currently available for purchase. Keep in mind that when sold out, some of these coins may no longer be available. Brass coins are $10 Gold with serial numbers are $20 The Home of Heroes coins are $15 If you would like to purchase any of these coins please contact Dale Punch at 1-800-476-7822 Major Fred Ferguson - Brass CWO4 Hershel "Woody" Williams General Ray Davis General Pat Brady Colonel Wesley Fox Colonel H.C. "Barney" Barnum Rear Admiral Rufus Z. Johnston PO Michael Thornton PFC Jacklyn Harold Lucas Corporal Ronald E. Rosser MSGT Jerry Crump Heroes Plaza Iwo Jima - Feb. 23, 1945 S/SGT Hiroshi H. Miyamura PFC Raymond M. Clausen 2nd Lt. Raymond G. "Jerry" Murphy 800-476-7822 Dale Punch 131 Boulder Drive Lincolnton, NC 28092

ROSSER, RONALD E. Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Heavy Mortar Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division. Place and date: Vicinity of Ponggilli, Korea, 12 January 1952. Entered service at: Crooksville, Ohio. Born: 24 October 1929, Columbus, Ohio. G.O. No.: 67, 7 July 1952. Citation: Cpl. Rosser, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty. While assaulting heavily fortified enemy hill positions, Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, was stopped by fierce automatic-weapons, small-arms, artillery, and mortar fire. Cpl. Rosser, a forward observer was with the lead platoon of Company L, when it came under fire from 2 directions. Cpl. Rosser turned his radio over to his assistant and, disregarding the enemy fire, charged the enemy positions armed with only carbine and a grenade. At the first bunker, he silenced its occupants with a burst from his weapon. Gaining the top of the hill, he killed 2 enemy soldiers, and then went down the trench,! killing 5 more as he advanced. He then hurled his grenade into a bunker and shot 2 other soldiers as they emerged. Having exhausted his ammunition, he returned through the enemy fire to obtain more ammunition and grenades and charged the hill once more. Calling on others to follow him, he assaulted 2 more enemy bunkers. Although those who attempted to join him became casualties, Cpl. Rosser once again exhausted his ammunition obtained a new supply, and returning to the hilltop a third time hurled grenades into the enemy positions. During this heroic action Cpl. Rosser single-handedly killed at least 13 of the enemy. After exhausting his ammunition he accompanied the withdrawing platoon, and though himself wounded, made several trips across open terrain still under enemy fire to help remove other men injured more seriously than himself. This outstanding soldier's courageous and selfless devotion to duty is worthy of emulation by all men. He has contributed magnificently to t! he high traditions of the military service.

The OGS has a wonderful website and it has all the chapters listed and if the chapter has a website you can connect to it. They also give the chapters address and meeting day and time and location and email address if available. Marjorie L. Wood President, Gallia County Genealogy Society Secretary, Gallia County Historical Society ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jirma@aol.com> To: <OHVINTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 5:22 PM Subject: Re: [OHVINTON-L] Jackson Co/Vinton Co web site > For those who are miles away from their birthplace, Ohio, I believe we > need all of the information possible for serious genies. > > National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution have a website > and it is easy to search the sites in the various Societies. > > It works for us and so far I have not seen a way you can move from one > County site to another without spending an inordinate time in your search. > > Has OGS set up a system to make the job easier? > > Jim McCafferty, former Buckeye born in Columbus, OH. Most of my > relatives came from Vinton County, my great grandfather, my grand father and my > father. All had the McCafferty surname and their first name was James. > > > > _____________________________________________________ > This message scanned for viruses by CoreComm >

For those who are miles away from their birthplace, Ohio, I believe we need all of the information possible for serious genies. National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution have a website and it is easy to search the sites in the various Societies. It works for us and so far I have not seen a way you can move from one County site to another without spending an inordinate time in your search. Has OGS set up a system to make the job easier? Jim McCafferty, former Buckeye born in Columbus, OH. Most of my relatives came from Vinton County, my great grandfather, my grand father and my father. All had the McCafferty surname and their first name was James.

FYI: "On Veterans' Day at the [Ohio State] Fair, Sunday, August 8, the Veterans' History Project of the Library of Congress will interview World War II and Korean War veterans to share their stories and have them archived for future generations. Interviews will take place at the Janis Center." -- Ohio Department of Aging, Columbus, OH

I just want to let everyone know that at the Gallia County Historical/Genealogy board meeting today we decided to start closing on Saturdays immediately. We also want to let everyone know that if you are planning a trip to Gallia County and want to research on a Saturday that you can contact the center in advance. Mary Lee Marchi will make sure the center will be opened for anyone to research. You can contact her at the center at 740-446-7200 or you can email the center at histsoc@zoomnet.net or Mary Lee at mlmquilt@zoomnet.net or myself (Marjorie Wood) at woodchuck@eurekanet.com . We encourage you to come to Gallia County to research your roots and use our facilities so please contact us if you are coming to town. We will be open on Saturday's during the months of November and December. We are open Monday-Friday's 10:00am-4:00pm. Marjorie L. Wood Secretary Gallia County Historical/Genealogy Society President Gallia County Genealogy Society

You can count me in also! As my ole saying goes: "Retired, Nothing To Do An All Day To Do It!" That is except loopking for Thompson's, Anderson's and Gerty/Girty! Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "pam daniels" <pkd@bright.net> To: <OHJACKSO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 10:35 PM Subject: Re: Re: [OHJACKSO-L] Jackson Co/Vinton Co web site > CAN ANYONE OUT THERE HELP WITH THE LAMBERTS FROM WELLSTON? > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <mccloud23@adelphia.net> > To: <OHJACKSO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 5:31 PM > Subject: Re: Re: [OHJACKSO-L] Jackson Co/Vinton Co web site > > > > I can also volunteer my help if Charles wants to send out copies or > something. > > Schannon > > > > > > From: "Judith Burkhardt" <jburkhardt@adamswells.com> > > > Date: 2004/07/13 Tue PM 02:41:25 EDT > > > To: OHJACKSO-L@rootsweb.com > > > Subject: Re: [OHJACKSO-L] Jackson Co/Vinton Co web site > > > > > > Hi Crystal, > > > What a great idea. I am willing to do some of the entry work if Charles > is > > > willing to send copies of these marriage and birth records. I'll even > pitch > > > in and reimburse him copy and postage cost. Hope Charles see's these > > > e-mails, as we would all love to help and then we can all benefit. > Charles > > > has done a fabulous job on these sites, but as we all know, it is very > time > > > consuming and we don't always have that kind of time to just sit and do > > > entry work everyday and sometimes not even once a week, especially if we > > > hold down a job or have children or others to care for. So, the one's > who do > > > have the time, it would be nice if Charles would welcome our > volunteering > > > assistance. What ya say Charles? May we be of help to you? > > > Judi Burkhardt > > > jburkhardt@adamswells.com > > > > > > > > > > > >

Where exactly is Elk Cemetery located? Can someone on this list please give me instructions from the county courthouse? I know where it is. Thanks, Sheila

Are you talking about James Madison Pilcher who married Nancy Sage?

Would some one See if James and Nancy Sage are buired in Elk Cemetery at McArthur,Ohio.They are my ggggrandparents.Thanks joan

Yes there is a Boblett Cemetery in Harrison Twp on county rd 13A. I grew up almost next door to it. My parents still live near there. Michelle Perdue -----Original Message----- From: Charles R. Weese [mailto:cweese@raex.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 8:14 AM To: OHVINTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [OHVINTON-L] Fwd: Boblett cemetery >Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 06:08:42 -0600 >X-From_: lesbeck@rconnect.com Tue Jul 13 06:08:42 2004 >From: "sharon beckius" <lesbeck@rconnect.com> >To: <OHVINTON-L-request@rootsweb.com> >Subject: Boblett cemetery >Old-Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 07:13:51 -0500 > >Hi: >Does anyone know if there is a Boblett Cemetery located in either >Richland >or Harrison Township which is on CR 13. I believe it is at Ratcliffburg or >Radcliffburg. My e-mail address is: lesbeck@rconnect.com. Gene ======================================== Charles R. Weese, 4012 Pardee Rd., Stow, Ohio 44224 See http://web.raex.com/~cweese/weese/ and http://web.raex.com/~cweese/vance/ for my family info. I maintain the following USGenWeb county sites: Gallia County Ohio at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohgallia/gallia.htm Jackson County Ohio at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjackso/jackson.htm Vinton County Ohio at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohvinton/vinton.htm

>Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 06:08:42 -0600 >X-From_: lesbeck@rconnect.com Tue Jul 13 06:08:42 2004 >From: "sharon beckius" <lesbeck@rconnect.com> >To: <OHVINTON-L-request@rootsweb.com> >Subject: Boblett cemetery >Old-Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 07:13:51 -0500 > >Hi: >Does anyone know if there is a Boblett Cemetery located in either Richland >or Harrison Township which is on CR 13. I believe it is at Ratcliffburg or >Radcliffburg. My e-mail address is: lesbeck@rconnect.com. Gene ======================================== Charles R. Weese, 4012 Pardee Rd., Stow, Ohio 44224 See http://web.raex.com/~cweese/weese/ and http://web.raex.com/~cweese/vance/ for my family info. I maintain the following USGenWeb county sites: Gallia County Ohio at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohgallia/gallia.htm Jackson County Ohio at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjackso/jackson.htm Vinton County Ohio at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohvinton/vinton.htm

Crystal, Charles and List members, I have ancestors from these areas and would volunteer to do what ever is necessary to get more of these records posted to the web site. I am in Pennsylvania so I do not have access to these but if somebody has a way to get copies to me I could transcribe them and send them back to Charles for posting. Any suggestions on how I can help let me know. Carl E. Queen carle@enter.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Critterann1369@aol.com To: OHVINTON-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 9:56 AM Subject: [OHVINTON-L] Jackson Co/Vinton Co web site Hi Gangs, I sent Charles the administrator the following letter regarding the web sites on rootsweb for our counties. Im hoping if we all work together we could possibly help him get the Marriage Records and Birth Records posted on their for all of our benefits. below is the email I sent to Charles cweese@raex.com Hi Charles, I was looking on the website for Jackson Co and Vinton Co and I noticed that the Marriage and Birth records werent online still. Is there anything I can do to help speed this along? Mind you, I wouldnt be able to go get the records to transcribe them from those counties, but if you had them or know where I can find them closer to me, Cincinnati area, I can try to get some for ya to post on the site. Let me know Thanks Crystal Farris So I figure, maybe we all could pitch in? Just a thought. Crystal Farris

Hi Gangs, I sent Charles the administrator the following letter regarding the web sites on rootsweb for our counties. Im hoping if we all work together we could possibly help him get the Marriage Records and Birth Records posted on their for all of our benefits. below is the email I sent to Charles cweese@raex.com Hi Charles, I was looking on the website for Jackson Co and Vinton Co and I noticed that the Marriage and Birth records werent online still. Is there anything I can do to help speed this along? Mind you, I wouldnt be able to go get the records to transcribe them from those counties, but if you had them or know where I can find them closer to me, Cincinnati area, I can try to get some for ya to post on the site. Let me know Thanks Crystal Farris So I figure, maybe we all could pitch in? Just a thought. Crystal Farris

Rob, I am in Vinton Co. right now visiting my Dad, but I will be back at my home on Sunday or Monday and I will look at my files and see what dates and names I have that might help you. The names that you mention are familier sounding names in my Brooks family, so we are probably looking at the same Howard Brooks and family. I'll write to you on Monday. Have a great weekend. Jerri

Jerri, I have just started on the Brooks Branch. Actually the only thing I have is that my Dad's sister Doris Cecelia Schrader married Lee Roy Brooks on Aug 4 1946. I am researching the "Brooks Branch" for my cousins. All I know is that Lee Roy was born to Howard and Anna "Waldron" Brooks Aug 5 1922 in Logan, Ohio. And I would love to surprise them with additional information. All the information I have is this so far to go on. If you could supply more I would be very greatful. ************************************************************************ Lee Roy Brooks, 75, Reynoldsburg, died Saturday, June 27 at Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus. Born Aug. 5, 1922, Logan, he was the son of the late Howard and Anna Waldron Brooks. He was a shipping foreman for Plaskolite of Columbus. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Sharon) Skeens of Lockbourne and Denise A. Brooks of Columbus; two sons, John Jeffery (Penny) Brooks of New Albany and Roy Michael Brooks of Westerville; three sisters, Mrs. Bill (Mary) Freeman and Mrs. John (Ruth) Switzer, all of Logan, and Mrs. Charles (Margaret) Kishler of Junction City; three brothers, Howard Brooks, Clarence (Jeannie) Brooks and William Brooks, all of Logan; three grandchildren, David, Michael and Miranda; a great-grandchild, David Jr.; and his former wife, Doris Brooks of Westerville. He also was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Rose Toney. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary K. Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Graveside military services will be conducted by Combined Color Guard Unit. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Copied from: The Logan Daily News ************************************************************************ Thanks in advance Rob Schrader ----- Original Message ----- From: <jerrihuston@netzero.net> To: <OHVINTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 10:01 PM Subject: [OHVINTON-L] Re: Brooks brothers > > Rob, > > I have a Howard Brooks in my Brooks family. I am out of town right now and don't have all the dates with me, but Howard is the son of David and Martha(Mattie)Quick Brooks. He would have been born in the late 1800's and I'm not sure what his son's name is. Howard had a sister Goldie and a sister named Laura I believe. At one time I believe Howard lived in Colorado and New Mexico. Howard also had a daughter living in Ross County, OH. in 1949. Does any of this fit in with some of your info? > > Jerri >