I am curious to know if the community of Clarion was located outside Wilkesville. My grandfather and grandmother Daniel Jack Sorrell and Elsie Edith (Cardwell) Sorrell were residents of Vinton Co. and lived on Clarion Rd. as it is now called. The road starts at St.Rt. 124 and ends on County Rd. 9 (Buttermilk Rd.) Was this the Clarion that is mentioned occasionally in the old articles? Willa D. Glass

When I was married in 1956 the neighbors gathered and there was a belling. The groom was expected to supply the bellers with candy bars and cigars. It was a fun thing. I also remember at my sisters bridal shower some naughty person wrapped a small baby potty and it had a junk of limburger cheese in it, what a smell. Of course everyone got a big laugh out of it. Louise

In a message dated 12/4/2002 2:05:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > http://www.bartleby.com/61/27/S0352700.html > > I have been to a belling. It is really fun when all the good friend and neighbors show up. The question brought back good memories. Thanks... Susie

Yes Kathy there is. The address is Vinton County Historical and Genealogical Society P.O. BOX 306 Hamden OH 45634-0306 I am not aware of any web site for there newsletter. Delores

Thanks to all who responded with explanations and descriptions of "belling". Enjoyed all of them and learned something too. For a dictionary definition of shivaree or "belling" go to http://www.bartleby.com/61/27/S0352700.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Holbert" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 7:45 AM Subject: Re: [OHVINTON-L] March 12, 1919 > Here're a couple of links which describe the belling or (shivaree): > > http://www.calliopepress.com/maude/excerpt.html > > http://www.countryrag.org/cr71219.html > > I can confirm that bellings were still practiced in Vinton County in the > 1960s... > > I can remember participating in the belling that followed Dale Thomson's > wedding as a small boy in the early 1960s. There were firecrackers, people > banging on pots and pans, along with refreshments... > > Rick > > On Tuesday 03 December 2002 11:51 pm, David & Clara wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "Carol & Joseph Beattie" <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 9:15 PM > > Subject: [OHVINTON-L] March 12, 1919 > > "From the McArthur Democrat-Enquirer, March 12, 1919 > > > > (Title omitted) > > Dewey GLANDON and Nettie BOBBLET were married Thursday and given an > > old-fashioned belling that evening." > > > > Can someone explain "old- fashioned belling"? Does anyone know who Nettie > > Bobblet's parents were? Thanks. >

Here're a couple of links which describe the belling or (shivaree): http://www.calliopepress.com/maude/excerpt.html http://www.countryrag.org/cr71219.html I can confirm that bellings were still practiced in Vinton County in the 1960s... I can remember participating in the belling that followed Dale Thomson's wedding as a small boy in the early 1960s. There were firecrackers, people banging on pots and pans, along with refreshments... Rick On Tuesday 03 December 2002 11:51 pm, David & Clara wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Carol & Joseph Beattie" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 9:15 PM > Subject: [OHVINTON-L] March 12, 1919 > "From the McArthur Democrat-Enquirer, March 12, 1919 > > (Title omitted) > Dewey GLANDON and Nettie BOBBLET were married Thursday and given an > old-fashioned belling that evening." > > Can someone explain "old- fashioned belling"? Does anyone know who Nettie > Bobblet's parents were? Thanks.

In a message dated 12/3/2002 11:54:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Can someone explain "old- fashioned belling"? Does anyone know who Nettie > Bobblet's parents were? Thanks. > > Belling: On the wedding night, it was a custom for young folks to visit the place where the newlyweds were staying and bang pots and pans, ring bells and make noise. Supposedly there would be a celebation or party afterwards. Bill Morgan lost his arm below the elbow when an overloaded Musket exploded he had taken to a belling. He was praised for his ability to shovel coal afterwards. A mine employer asked him if he knew where he could get anymore one armed miners.

Now I understand all these sick people being mentioned in the paper. It was the Spanish influenza that was killing millions at that time. Gary Radcliffe West Covina, CA

> Can someone explain "old- fashioned belling"? Does anyone know who Nettie > Bobblet's parents were? Thanks. ========================== My mom said they called it a shivaree." Gary Radcliffe West Covina, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 10:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OHVINTON-L] March 12, 1919 In a message dated 12/3/2002 11:54:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Can someone explain "old- fashioned belling"? Does anyone know who Nettie > Bobblet's parents were? Thanks. > > Belling: On the wedding night, it was a custom for young folks to visit the place where the newlyweds were staying and bang pots and pans, ring bells and make noise. Supposedly there would be a celebation or party afterwards. Bill Morgan lost his arm below the elbow when an overloaded Musket exploded he had taken to a belling. He was praised for his ability to shovel coal afterwards. A mine employer asked him if he knew where he could get anymore one armed miners.

Love reading the pages that you are kind enough to share with all of us. I came across the name of John Ellington this is my grandfather. Was there in anything else other than what you wrote?? Thanks. Madge

----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol & Joseph Beattie" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 9:15 PM Subject: [OHVINTON-L] March 12, 1919 "From the McArthur Democrat-Enquirer, March 12, 1919 (Title omitted) Dewey GLANDON and Nettie BOBBLET were married Thursday and given an old-fashioned belling that evening." Can someone explain "old- fashioned belling"? Does anyone know who Nettie Bobblet's parents were? Thanks.

>From the McArthur Democrat-Enquirer, March 12, 1919 "PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. Chauncey GIBSON is on the sick list. Miss Eunice LYLE was a Wellston visitor Thursday. Arch ARNOLD of Wellston was visiting relatives here Sunday. Mrs. Lettie TURNER of Marion is visiting friends in McArthur. John THORP of Athens was visiting his mother over Sunday here. Mrs. Clare MERRILL of Hamden was visiting relatives here Saturday. Mrs. Claude WYATT of route 2, purchased a player piano last week. J. T. LONG of Wilkesville was a business visitor in McArthur Monday. James MACE of Laurelville was a business visitor in McArthur Tuesday. Miss Jennie CURRY of Wilkesville was here the latter part of last week. Mrs. George PHILLIPS of Wilkesville was visiting Mrs. Joe SMITH on Monday. W. J. BECKLEY of Ewington was a business visitor in McArthur last Saturday. Henry CRAIG of route 1, Hamden was a business visitor in McArthur Monday. Lewis RICKETTS of Columbus spent part of the week with James LYLE and family. Mrs. Joe HOWELL of Hamden was visiting relatives here the latter part of last week. Tom DARST has been home from Columbus sick for the past week, but is on the mend. Miss Emma ULLOM of Gallipolis is visiting Mrs. Lena THOMASON and other relatives here. Senator and Mrs. VOLLENWEIDER went to Columbus Tuesday and will return Friday. Mrs. Frank TRIPP and two children of Columbus visited home folks at Zaleski last week. Ernest BISHOP of Locust Grove was visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Helen SHIVELY over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. F. P. MAGEE returned from Columbus Monday after a weeks visit with friends there. Harry WOODSON was in Columbus last week visiting his sister, Miss Susie and his aunt Emma. Mrs. Charles BAUMEISTER of Cleveland is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. D. SHARP this week. The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church met at the home of Mrs. J. W. WARD Wednesday afternoon. Elmer POTTS of Columbus has sold his confectionery and has purchased a grocery and meat store there. Attorney James W. DARBY went to Columbus today on legal business. M. L. TROUT of Vinton was in McArthur visitor Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. James LYLE was the guest of her brother Richard BROOKS of Middleport from Saturday till Monday. Mrs. Don MCVEY of Columbus was visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. BECKLEY from Saturday till Monday. The McArthur Base Ball Club will meet at the office of the Justice of the Peace Friday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m. Abe and Charley YOUNG of Hamden who just arrived from overseas were visiting Jesse BROWN and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Willis BARNHART of Dayton were the guests of Mrs. and Mrs. Henry CROW the latter part of last week. Mrs. Herb WALDRON of Dundas is not expected to live through the day. She is one of the flu victims at that place. Mrs. Vance MORROW left Friday to take care of her daughter Mrs. Ben HUTCHINSON and family of Jackson, who are ill with flu. County Superintendant COPELAND has gone to Guysville on account of the sickness of his wife and son, who are staying there with relatives at present. Mrs. VANDERFORD of Hamden is attending Mrs. O. F. PILCHER, who is ill. A trained nurse from Hamden is also attending sick people at the home of John ELLINGTON. Mr. and Mrs. Ben GERWICK (Bernice COULTRAP) of Berkley, California, have a new son born on Washington's birthday. He will be called Ben after his father and an uncle. Attorney S. D. STOCKS of Mexico, Mo. has returned to his home there after a weeks visit to McArthur and vicinity on business connected with his coal mining interests here. Mrs. Clarene SMITH entertained a number of the loyal women of the Christian Church at a party Thursday night. Refreshments were served and the evening was enjoyed very much by all. Sidney WELCH of New Plymouth is to have a sale at his home in New Plymouth April 2. He has sold his farm and will soon move to Jaynesville, Wisconsin, where two of his married daughters live. Miss Mamie WEST who teaches at Orland, was home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. WEST Friday and Saturday. Her sister Miss Lola WEST, who teaches at Ray, was home Saturday and Sunday. VINWELL OIL AND GAS COMPANY The Vinwell Oil and Gas Company has lands leased southeast of Dundas along the H. V. Railroad, on the TIMMS, Mary CRAIG, Sam RUSSELL and Amy SALTS places. (Title omitted) Dewey GLANDON and Nettie BOBBLET were married Thursday and given an old-fashioned belling that evening. Burt and Edgar DIXON were in Chillicothe Saturday. George NICHOLS and family are suffering from flu. Born to Carlton FOUT and wife recently a daughter. TRIMMER'S RIDGE Mrs. Perry SAYRE and son Arden CAMPBELL were calling on the TRIMMER family Sunday afternoon. Mrs. William SMITH was calling on Mrs. Anna HARKINS at Dundas last Monday. John FRAZEE and Perry SAYRE were hauling hay from Elk Fork last Monday. Miss Minnie SMITH is doing housework for Mrs. Anna HARKINS this week. Minnie SMITH was called to Harold PARTEE's Thursday to do housework for Mrs. PARTEE who has the flu. There are quite a number of cases of flu in our neighborhood again. Mrs. Charles GOODRICH was calling on Lucy TRIMMER last week. Dave TRIMMER is improved a little in health. Mrs. Maggie OWENS has moved from the Eckellberry farm to the home of her father MR. HALLET. Our school has been closed for two weeks on account of the flu."

James, thank you for the information. I really appreciate it. Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 8:43 PM Subject: Re: [OHVINTON-L] Vinton Co. genalogy society > Kathy: > > There is a very active Genealogical Society in Vinton County, Ohio. > > Suggest that you go to the Ohio Genealogical Society site and click on > Vinton County. > > The Society sells several publications, one of which lists my great > grandfather James McCafferty and his wife Melissa Sharp McCafferty who as > indigents were buried by the County. James was a private in the Ohio > Volunteer Calvary, CO. G which gave him this right. > > Good luck. > > James A. McCafferty a transplanted in Maryland Buckeye. > > In a message dated 12/3/02 4:44:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > > Subj: [OHVINTON-L] Vinton Co. genealogy society > > Date: 12/3/02 4:44:56 PM Eastern Standard Time > > From: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> > > Reply-to: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> > > To: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> > > Sent from the Internet > > > > > > > > Is there an active genealogy society in Vinton County, and is there a web > > site for any publications they may have. > > Thanks > > Kathy > > > > > >

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohvinton/ogschapt.htm Kathy, here's some info on the Vinton County Historical & Genealogical Society. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy Hines" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 4:41 PM Subject: [OHVINTON-L] Vinton Co. genalogy society > Is there an active genealogy society in Vinton County, and is there a web site for any publications they may have. > Thanks > Kathy > >

Kathy: There is a very active Genealogical Society in Vinton County, Ohio. Suggest that you go to the Ohio Genealogical Society site and click on Vinton County. The Society sells several publications, one of which lists my great grandfather James McCafferty and his wife Melissa Sharp McCafferty who as indigents were buried by the County. James was a private in the Ohio Volunteer Calvary, CO. G which gave him this right. Good luck. James A. McCafferty a transplanted in Maryland Buckeye. In a message dated 12/3/02 4:44:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Subj: [OHVINTON-L] Vinton Co. genealogy society > Date: 12/3/02 4:44:56 PM Eastern Standard Time > From: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> > Reply-to: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> > To: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> > Sent from the Internet > > > > Is there an active genealogy society in Vinton County, and is there a web > site for any publications they may have. > Thanks > Kathy > >

Is there an active genealogy society in Vinton County, and is there a web site for any publications they may have. Thanks Kathy

I may know: German-speaking Ohioans (for the most part) used their middle name not their first name. I have this in my family, too. ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Helen Pond" <[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 11:28:41 -0500 >Hey, hey, hey. >Relatives coming out of the woodwork!!!!! I'm trying to prove his birth. >And am also trying to figure out why he was supposedly born Francis H. but >changed his name to Harley Franklin. Any ideas up there? > >Thanks >Helen STRONG Pond >grandaughter of Harley Frank Strong s/o Horatio Benton m. Almira Foster >----- Original Message ----- >From: <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 10:11 AM >Subject: Re: [OHVINTON-L] Harley Strong > > >> This is a listing in the Social Security Death Index >> >> HARLEY STRONG 11 Oct 1920 Nov 1971 278-18-4166 Ohio >> >> >> I am related to another Harley Strong: >> >> Harley Franklin Strong >> Born March 23, 1901-Wilkesville, Ohio >> Died February 1975-Galveston, Texas >> Son of Horatio Benton Strong and Almira Foster >> >> > > ________________________________________________________________ CPAs . . . Making Sense of a Changing and Complex World.

Hey, hey, hey. Relatives coming out of the woodwork!!!!! I'm trying to prove his birth. And am also trying to figure out why he was supposedly born Francis H. but changed his name to Harley Franklin. Any ideas up there? Thanks Helen STRONG Pond grandaughter of Harley Frank Strong s/o Horatio Benton m. Almira Foster ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [OHVINTON-L] Harley Strong > This is a listing in the Social Security Death Index > > HARLEY STRONG 11 Oct 1920 Nov 1971 278-18-4166 Ohio > > > I am related to another Harley Strong: > > Harley Franklin Strong > Born March 23, 1901-Wilkesville, Ohio > Died February 1975-Galveston, Texas > Son of Horatio Benton Strong and Almira Foster > >

I sure would love to get in touch with her. I talked to her once on the phone about 3 years ago. She was to send me some information on my Harley Strong whom she knew. Could someone please give her a message for me? I've lost her number. Thanks Helen STRONG Pond Woodland, GA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marguerite Crist Calvin" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 10:06 AM Subject: Re: [OHVINTON-L] Harley Strong > >Dear Fellow Researchers, > > > >I am trying to find the date of a 4th cousin's accident. He was > >Harley STRONG a Wilkesville Funeral Home director. I have a copy of > >the newspaper article, but in my hurriedness..forgot to write the > >date of the article on the copy. I even copied the obituary and > >still managed to miss writing the date on that copy too. > > > >His parents were Joseph E. STRONG and Jewell BOBO STRONG of > >Wilkesville and his wife was Althea REIBEL STRONG . They had 3 > >children. > > > >I know that the date had to be before 1978 as Joseph's obit of > >December 14, 1978 lists Harley as having preceded him. Any help > >would be appreciated! > > > >Sincerely > >Randy Sue McKeever > > > > Althea is still living in Wilkesville. > > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > >Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. > >http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > >

Hey I am also related to the Foster's. Almira's Father Enos and my 2 nd great grandmother were siblings. You can email me at [email protected] Thanks Madge