In a message dated 9/17/2002 3:25:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > >>>Does anyone know when the law was passed that loved ones could not be > buried on their home property?<<< > > I asked funeral director Bill Garrett about what was required to start a family cemetery in February. It wasn't that it wasn't allowed, you just had to have several hundred thousand dollars in escrow generating enough interest to cover the charges of maintainence of the plot. Townships are responsible for mowing all cemeteries, Vinton has trouble getting any money to do the extras needed. I found a cemetery restoration project underway in Pickaway county last month where they are resetting old toppled stones onto deep concrete bases. I'ts the first time I've seen this done. There was a cemetery in Hocking county where someone bulldozed the stones away and put up a trailer park. R. Morgan

Thank you for sending me the information regarding Pleasant Valley Cemetery and my Abraham Bryson family. Where is Pleasant Valley Cemetery located? I do not know how to ask this question... so I will just ask... do people still bury their loved ones in this cemetery? Is it kept up? Does anyone know when the law was passed that loved ones could not be buried on their home property? Nancy F. McKee Bryson, wife of Abraham, is reported to have died in 1875. Note from Mrs. William Martha "Mattie" Day Bryson, circa 1935 (copied exactly as written): Winfield Scott Bryson (my note - youngest son of Nancy & Abraham) left Zalaska, Ohio March 30, 1883 stopped at Cherryvale, Kansas resided there 2 days, Left there for Ottawa, Kansas, Located buying house and resided there 12 years, leaving in the year 1895 Locating in Kansas City, Kansas. Where he resided until his death July 25, 1911. I had found no documents belonging to my family to tell me what happened to Winfield's family of origin. I do have letters regarding Amanda Brewer Bryson's family. Thank you again for finding this information for me. I am glad I know where they are buried. Sincerely, Diana Bryson-Brooks Researching: BRYSON, MCKEE, BREWER, FEE, GRAVES, DAY, BATES, CLAY

Dear Vinton County Researchers, My g-g-great grandfather is reported to be buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Zaleski OH. Does any of this group have a listing for that cemetery? I would also like to know if his wife Nancy McKee Bryson, children Abraham, John, Harrison, and Louisa are buried there. Abraham Bryson had land (82 acres) in Vinton County. The 1880 US Census showed that he at the age of 80, his son Abraham, John, Harrison, and daughter Louisa were still with him on the farm. Senior Abraham died 20 May 1884. Sincerely, Diana Bryson-Brooks Researching: Bryson, McKee, Brewer, Fee, Graves, Day, Bates, Clay

I too just received a worm virus, my Norton antivirus killed it. The second of such attempts from users of genealogy sites this year. There are security flaws built into certain E-mail programs that cause these problems. Outlook express is known for that problem . Often your computer mails the virus without your knowledge using these flaws. That in combination with those who do not understand the problems caused by hackers often lead to crashed computers. McAfee anti virus is popular but that company has recently given back door access to the government who can access your files. If they can access it, so can any savvy hacker. Cable modem users are in the most danger, I had a program before I got the hub that registered 30-40 hack attempts over night. Hackers use automated programs to find receptive computers, your computer may be part of their secret network used for mischief. Whenever sending E-mail to several people, always hide the addresses in BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) so that spammers can't get more address to mail to. There are address stealing web-bots that hunt for E-Mail addresses on web sites, one attack was from the Vinton site posting. Also if you are going to forward e-mail, remove all of the extra addresses as well. Frequently newbies to E-mail will receive chain letters, jokes and hoaxes and start forwarding them to friends, don't do it..it's very annoying. A good anti virus program plus a nice inexpensive firewall is a good defense against attacks. I use a Linksys network hub to protect my computers from attack. Check these sites to see if you are protected: http://www.hackerwatch.org/probe/ http://grc.com/su-firewalls.htm

Robin, Sorry to hear about your computer woes. There is another choice... I've been very happy with Linux, an alternative to Windows. I've been known to go for weeks without rebooting my computer, and then I only reboot because I want to, not because something has crashed on me. Some Linux users have gone for over a year without rebooting. Also, because of it was designed with security in mind, it's virtually virus proof. Gramps is the program I'm currently using to manage my genealogy data. It does most of the normal stuff, like importing and exporting gedcom files, etc. Oh, I almost forgot to mention, Linux and Gramps are FREE SOFTWARE!!! Sincerely, Rick On Thursday 12 September 2002 12:07 pm, Robin Fife wrote: > To the lists: > > I finally have my computer up and running. Luckely, I didn't loose my > family files, I had them backed up. > > To those who expressed concern about an anit-virus package, I have Norton > Anti Virus. The problen was not a virus. It was my new software program > Windows XP Home. > > If you don't have XP don't get it until it has programs that are > compatible. If you have it, don't download anything off the internet. It > seems it doesn't like anyone elses software. I had the computer made for > me in February 2002. When they asked what program I wanted I had the > options of Windows 98, (Which I knew had glitches), NT, 2000, and XP Home > or Professional. I opted for the newest and most up to date. In June I > was going on vacation so I tried to install a COSMI maps program after > getting in touch with COSMI to see if it could be installed and compatible > with XP. They assured me it was compatible and sent me instructions on > what to do. After installation it wouldn't work so I removed it or at > least thought I did. August 19, (one day before my warrenty ran out) I > crashed. > > My computer gurus, my daughter and son-in-law, took my computer and had to > completely redo the XP installation wiping out any files and starting over. > That's what I'm doing now. As it was explained to me in layman's terms, > XP didn't like COSMI and spit it out causing everything to go with it. > > In any case I am back (for now). Robin [email protected] > > Robin Fife

To the lists: I finally have my computer up and running. Luckely, I didn't loose my family files, I had them backed up. To those who expressed concern about an anit-virus package, I have Norton Anti Virus. The problen was not a virus. It was my new software program Windows XP Home. If you don't have XP don't get it until it has programs that are compatible. If you have it, don't download anything off the internet. It seems it doesn't like anyone elses software. I had the computer made for me in February 2002. When they asked what program I wanted I had the options of Windows 98, (Which I knew had glitches), NT, 2000, and XP Home or Professional. I opted for the newest and most up to date. In June I was going on vacation so I tried to install a COSMI maps program after getting in touch with COSMI to see if it could be installed and compatible with XP. They assured me it was compatible and sent me instructions on what to do. After installation it wouldn't work so I removed it or at least thought I did. August 19, (one day before my warrenty ran out) I crashed. My computer gurus, my daughter and son-in-law, took my computer and had to completely redo the XP installation wiping out any files and starting over. That's what I'm doing now. As it was explained to me in layman's terms, XP didn't like COSMI and spit it out causing everything to go with it. In any case I am back (for now). Robin [email protected] Robin Fife

Hi Sabra, I believe your are from the other SHARP line that was in Meigs and Vinton counties. Wish we could connect. Tootie In Jesus there is Life. Proverbs 18:10 ----- Original Message ----- From: "AMBERS WADDELL" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 3:25 PM Subject: Re: [OHVINTON-L] Sharp and related lines > Dear Tootie > My maiden name is Sharp,my dads family is from Athens County.My grandparents-James and Gladys(Flack) Sharp,g-grandparents-Thomas and Eliza(Hooper)Sharp,gg-grandparents-Edward and Barbary(Heights Hites)Sharp.Would love to exchange info with you.Sincerly Sabra Waddell > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Tootie Dennis > Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2002 5:26 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [OHVINTON-L] Sharp and related lines > > I am interested in connecting with des of the SHARP line that was in Vinton, > Meigs and Athens County. I have a lot to share and hope to add des to my > family book. Thank you in advance, Ira Sharp Dennis (aka Tootie) Some > reltaed lines: Gregory, Farley, Queen, Phillips, Cottrill, Shumway, and > many others. Thank you in advance for any connection we might make. > In Jesus there is Life. Proverbs 18:10 >

Dear Tootie My maiden name is Sharp,my dads family is from Athens County.My grandparents-James and Gladys(Flack) Sharp,g-grandparents-Thomas and Eliza(Hooper)Sharp,gg-grandparents-Edward and Barbary(Heights Hites)Sharp.Would love to exchange info with you.Sincerly Sabra Waddell ----- Original Message ----- From: Tootie Dennis Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2002 5:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OHVINTON-L] Sharp and related lines I am interested in connecting with des of the SHARP line that was in Vinton, Meigs and Athens County. I have a lot to share and hope to add des to my family book. Thank you in advance, Ira Sharp Dennis (aka Tootie) Some reltaed lines: Gregory, Farley, Queen, Phillips, Cottrill, Shumway, and many others. Thank you in advance for any connection we might make. In Jesus there is Life. Proverbs 18:10

Hi, I would like to find a will, or what happened to the farm that Abraham Bryson had... Some history: Abraham Bryson is documented on several US Census as being born in Maryland, in 1800. He married Nancy McKee who was born in Pennsylvania. There is documentation that his first four children were born in Virginia. He is documented moving to Guernsey County, Ohio and then to Vinton County. Abraham Bryson had land (82 acres) in Vinton County. The 1880 US Census showed that he at the age of 80, his son Abraham, John, Harrison, and daughter Louisa were still with him on the farm. Senior Abraham died 20 May 1884. Please guide me to where I need to research for a will and the possible sale of this farm. Thanks Diana Bryson-Brooks

Dear Diana, For Ohio, Last Wills and Testaments are filed in the Probate Court records of the county in which the person held property. The sale of the farm will be listed in the county deed records, in whatever county the land was located. Regards, Natalie Cottrill ProGenealogists, Inc. PO Box 900188 Sandy, UT 84090-0188 (801) 699-9470 (801) 947-9914 - Fax http://www.progenealogists.com ProGenealogists, Inc. © 2002, All rights reserved. -----Original Message----- From: junomyth [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 10:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OHVINTON-L] How to find a will? Hi, I would like to find a will, or what happened to the farm that Abraham Bryson had... Some history: Abraham Bryson is documented on several US Census as being born in Maryland, in 1800. He married Nancy McKee who was born in Pennsylvania. There is documentation that his first four children were born in Virginia. He is documented moving to Guernsey County, Ohio and then to Vinton County. Abraham Bryson had land (82 acres) in Vinton County. The 1880 US Census showed that he at the age of 80, his son Abraham, John, Harrison, and daughter Louisa were still with him on the farm. Senior Abraham died 20 May 1884. Please guide me to where I need to research for a will and the possible sale of this farm. Thanks Diana Bryson-Brooks

Yep, Norton's is a great tool, indeed. But in Robin's situation, not downloading anything from anyone that she does not know might be difficult for her. I think she does look-ups and research for genealogy enthusiasts, and I am probably correct when I say folks send her files to assist in her research. I have folks writing to me all the time with files for review. That is why it is so important to have some sort of protection. A heads up also to Norton users. It is only as good as what definitions you have installed on your computer. Even though Norton's software is current at the time of manufacture, you need to subscribe to LiveUpdate and periodically download new definitions to be protected from new viruses that are started every day. Krista (Weinrich) Thompson ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [OHVINTON-L] Fwd: {not a subscriber} Crashed Computer > Dear Mr. Weese: > > We have to get across that a computer is an expensive toy which needs > lots of protections. I have had dismal crashes on two computers so now I use > Norton Antivirus as well as I do not download information from anyone I do > not know. In two cases close computer buddies have had a virus in the > download. > > Fortunately, my Anti-virus program notified me. It is a good friend. > Hope Robin Fife recovers. She might get someone to check her hard drive and > do some recovery. > > Keep up the good work. > > Jim McCafferty, Fort Washington, MD > > > >

Dear Mr. Weese: We have to get across that a computer is an expensive toy which needs lots of protections. I have had dismal crashes on two computers so now I use Norton Antivirus as well as I do not download information from anyone I do not know. In two cases close computer buddies have had a virus in the download. Fortunately, my Anti-virus program notified me. It is a good friend. Hope Robin Fife recovers. She might get someone to check her hard drive and do some recovery. Keep up the good work. Jim McCafferty, Fort Washington, MD

>Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:04:32 -0600 >X-From_: [email protected] Thu Sep 5 08:04:30 2002 >Old-Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 07:02:56 -0700 (PDT) >From: Robin Fife <[email protected]> >To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], > [email protected], [email protected] >X-Diagnostic: Not on the accept list >Subject: {not a subscriber} Crashed Computer >X-Envelope-To: OHVINTON-L > >To anyone on these lists that has been trying to reach >me at [email protected] I am sorry I havent >responded . On August 19th my computer crashed and I >lost everything that was supported by Windows XP Home. > This message is coming to you from the Library >computer system. I will get back online as soon as I >can. Anything that was sent after Aug. 19, 2002 has >been wiped out. Please send again when I get back on >line. Sorry Robin Fife ======================================== 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 Gary, Thank you so much for responding to my query. Is the Mary you are talking of the daughter of Lord John Chilcoat b., from the Bridgewater, Somersetshire, England area? My line runs back through them through, John II, John R., Robinson L., Joshua, John, Joshua Hiram, and Dollie Dean Chilcote Shaw. I have just started trying to find all of the Chilcote's. I did find several on line from other researchers who have went clear back to Henry b.abt 1525. But have little on the immediate Chilcote line. I found a few buried in Vinton and Hocking Counties of Ohio and in census records that I was trying to see if they were related to my line. I did not know who Mary's husband was so thank you for the Radcliffe connection. Are you related to the Radcliff's of Vinton and Hocking Counties of Ohio? There are several Ratcliff's buried in Union Cemetery in Vinton Co., that I found and also in Bell Cemetery in Vinton County. Any information on the Chilcote lines I mentioned would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Lona Photographs of Joshua Hiram Chilcote and the old Chilcote store are on my webpage at: http://www.geocities.com/lonadawn1/hocking_genealogy.htm -------------------------------------------------------------- Researching Eveland, Ifflandt, Efland, Brown , Work and Chilcote http://www.geocities.com/lonadawn1/Genealogy.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "GARY RADCLIFFE" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 11:42 PM Subject: Re: [OHVINTON-L] Robert/ Thomas Chilcote in Ohio > Mary CHILCOTE's father came from England. Mary was born 1780 in Maryland (I've never researched that). > Mary wed Benjamin RADCLIFF IN 1818, prob. in Ross Co., Ohio. Their children were: > > Andrew b. 1779 (What???) > Elizabeth b. 1820 > > Those children's birth dates must be wrong; at least Andrew's is wrong. I can do some more > digging for the correct dob if you like. Let me know. I have a nice folder on this family if it > is the group you are looking for. > > Gary Radcliffe > West Covina, CA > > ---- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected] > Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 5:18 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [OHVINTON-L] Robert/ Thomas Chilcote in Ohio > > The following Chilcote's were found in census records of Benton Twp., Hocking Co. Ohio. I am a Chilcote descendant but cannot seem to find the parents of these three families to try to tie them my line of John and Joshua Chilcote. If anyone has information on these families please help me. > > 1860 Benton Twp., Hocking County, Ohio > Robert Chilcote age 26, laborer > Mary, age 25 > Delila, age 1 > 1870 & 1880 census of Benton ,Hocking, Ohio > Thomas Chilcote, age 39 (49) Farm laborer, b. Ohio > Margaret, age 35 (44), b. Ohio > Mary M., age 13 ( not listed) > Conrad, age 12 ( in Laurel Twp. age 22) > John F. age 10 (19) > Sophia, age 8 ( 17) > Elizabeth, age 3 ( 13) > Noah, age 1 (12) > also 1880 census Benton, Hocking, Ohio > Thomas Chilcote, age 49 > Elizabeth, age 46 > Charles, age 20 > Sarah J., age 12 > Nancy, age 7 > Henry, age 4 > also 1880 census of Laurel Twp., Hocking Co. Ohio > Conrad Chilcote, age 22, farmer > Nancy J., age 19. > 1870 census Benton Twp., Hocking Co., Ohio > Esther Chilcote, age 72, infirmed living with daughter > George Sanford, age 32, farmer, b. Conn. > Mariah (Murial ?) Sanford, age 32, keeping house > Nellie J., age 8 > Adasia E., age 2 > Joshua Mettler, age 13, works on farm > > Thank You, Lona Stevens > >

Mary CHILCOTE's father came from England. Mary was born 1780 in Maryland (I've never researched that). Mary wed Benjamin RADCLIFF IN 1818, prob. in Ross Co., Ohio. Their children were: Andrew b. 1779 (What???) Elizabeth b. 1820 Those children's birth dates must be wrong; at least Andrew's is wrong. I can do some more digging for the correct dob if you like. Let me know. I have a nice folder on this family if it is the group you are looking for. Gary Radcliffe West Covina, CA ---- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 5:18 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OHVINTON-L] Robert/ Thomas Chilcote in Ohio The following Chilcote's were found in census records of Benton Twp., Hocking Co. Ohio. I am a Chilcote descendant but cannot seem to find the parents of these three families to try to tie them my line of John and Joshua Chilcote. If anyone has information on these families please help me. 1860 Benton Twp., Hocking County, Ohio Robert Chilcote age 26, laborer Mary, age 25 Delila, age 1 1870 & 1880 census of Benton ,Hocking, Ohio Thomas Chilcote, age 39 (49) Farm laborer, b. Ohio Margaret, age 35 (44), b. Ohio Mary M., age 13 ( not listed) Conrad, age 12 ( in Laurel Twp. age 22) John F. age 10 (19) Sophia, age 8 ( 17) Elizabeth, age 3 ( 13) Noah, age 1 (12) also 1880 census Benton, Hocking, Ohio Thomas Chilcote, age 49 Elizabeth, age 46 Charles, age 20 Sarah J., age 12 Nancy, age 7 Henry, age 4 also 1880 census of Laurel Twp., Hocking Co. Ohio Conrad Chilcote, age 22, farmer Nancy J., age 19. 1870 census Benton Twp., Hocking Co., Ohio Esther Chilcote, age 72, infirmed living with daughter George Sanford, age 32, farmer, b. Conn. Mariah (Murial ?) Sanford, age 32, keeping house Nellie J., age 8 Adasia E., age 2 Joshua Mettler, age 13, works on farm Thank You, Lona Stevens

The following Chilcote's were found in census records of Benton Twp., Hocking Co. Ohio. I am a Chilcote descendant but cannot seem to find the parents of these three families to try to tie them my line of John and Joshua Chilcote. If anyone has information on these families please help me. 1860 Benton Twp., Hocking County, Ohio Robert Chilcote age 26, laborer Mary, age 25 Delila, age 1 1870 & 1880 census of Benton ,Hocking, Ohio Thomas Chilcote, age 39 (49) Farm laborer, b. Ohio Margaret, age 35 (44), b. Ohio Mary M., age 13 ( not listed) Conrad, age 12 ( in Laurel Twp. age 22) John F. age 10 (19) Sophia, age 8 ( 17) Elizabeth, age 3 ( 13) Noah, age 1 (12) also 1880 census Benton, Hocking, Ohio Thomas Chilcote, age 49 Elizabeth, age 46 Charles, age 20 Sarah J., age 12 Nancy, age 7 Henry, age 4 also 1880 census of Laurel Twp., Hocking Co. Ohio Conrad Chilcote, age 22, farmer Nancy J., age 19. 1870 census Benton Twp., Hocking Co., Ohio Esther Chilcote, age 72, infirmed living with daughter George Sanford, age 32, farmer, b. Conn. Mariah (Murial ?) Sanford, age 32, keeping house Nellie J., age 8 Adasia E., age 2 Joshua Mettler, age 13, works on farm Thank You, Lona Stevens

In addition to the family Lona mentions below (thank you!) is anyone working on Elkhanah and Daniel (his father) Wolf? Is there a relationship there to Henderson? Robin PS To Vinton Tatman researchers. We think we finally linked my Tatman to my Wolf. Email me personally or on the Tatman list for details [email protected] wrote: > Sharing census for those interested: > 1870 census of Jackson Twp., Vinton Co., Ohio ( June 30, 1870) > Henderson Wolf, age 49, farmer, b. North Carolina > Elizabeth ,female, age 42, keeping house, b. Indiana > Mary, female, age 20, domestic servant, b. Ohio > John D., male, age 19, works on farm, b. Ohio > Samuel, male, age 11, works on farm, b. Ohio > Alcanor, male, age 9, works on farm, b. Ohio -- Robin Pyatt Bellamy http://www.triedit.com Chasing Dead Relatives

No offense intended by my comment abt Miss/Mr/Mrs Vinton. The County was formed from 5 counties: ROSS ATHENS GALLIA JACKSON HOCKING Named for Samuel Finley Vinton A well respected representative for 20 years at the time the County was formed , he died in 1862 ORIGINS OF VINTON COUNTY NAMES OF PLACES , states where all townships , cities, towns in Vinton Co are named for. Thank you for making me search it, it will make me retain it longer. Sincerely, JAMES FISH

Thank You Tootie, I visited this web site and found two pictures of Distant Relatives who lived in Meigs and Gallia Counties until the late 1860's and moved to Washington County, Missouri. Carl E. Queen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tootie Dennis" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 8:15 PM Subject: [OHVINTON-L] Photos > This site had photos that need to find a home. Some have "markings" that > give clues to who they are, others don't. You may find your ancestor here. > The search is divided by state, surname, groups, children, wedding, etc. So > you can narrow down your search if you need to. Happy hunting. > Ann > > http://annewhite.home.mindspring.com/index.htm#top1 > > > In Jesus there is Life. Proverbs 18:10 >

I received the following information about hours and days that the Vinton County Historical and Genealogical Society is open at their headquarters (Alice's House). Other information about the society and their publications is at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohvinton/ogschapt.htm Alice's house is now open on Weds, Thurs, and Fri. from 11am until 2pm and by appointment at other times. If you are planning a trip there, you should probably call ahead to be sure someone will be there or to make an appointment at another time (740) 384-2467. ======================================== 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