Hey Randy - thanks for the obits. I didn't have this on Milton. Margaret Crist Calvin (Arbaugh is my husband's line) >SOURCE: Vinton County Ohio Newspaper McArthur Democrat September 16, 1892 > >" ARBAUGH- At his home in Vinton Township, on Sunday, September 11, >1892. Milton Arbaugh, aged about 50 years. > >Mr. Arbaugh was the victim of consumption and had suffered from that >fell disease for several years. He tested the Koch cure for a long >time and secured the best medical attention obtainable without >permanent benefit, though his life was probably prolonged. He was an >excellent man and as old friends we deeply regret to hear of his >decease."

SOURCE: Newspaper Republican Tribune Jan 24, 1917 "Herbert Beckley died at his home south of here Tuesday morning of dropsical heart trouble. Aged 70 years. His health had been failing for some time past, but it was not thought that the end was so near and it was quite a shock for his old comrades and firends when they heard of his death. Comrade Beckley was a good citizen, kind and companionable with a jovial disposition which made him many friends. He was a good neighbor has many charitable deeds to his credit, and was ever ready to help the afficted and distressed. He served as a trusted of Elk Township for several years as Infrimary Director of the County for two years and was president of the Soldiers Relief Commission of the County at the time of his death. He was a soldier of the Union and served over three years, enlisting when he was only 16 years of age in Company E 75th Ohio Volunteers. He was taken prisoner at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, was afterward exchanged and served until the close of the war and mustered out in July 26, 1865. He is survived by his wife, and two sons John L. and Samuel F. Beckley of McArthur and one brother Wallace Beckley of Point Rock and one sister Mrs Wilson Searls of Wellston. Funeral services will be held in the M E Church Thursday at 1 o'clock pm conducted by Rev W. E Prior, burial in the Elk Cemetery. His old comrades of Sergt Reed Post acting as pall bearers and conducting the ritualistic service at the grave."

SOURCE: Vinton County Ohio Newspaper Republican Tribune April 2, 1914 "Mrs Joanna Cottrill died Monday noon March 30th at the home of her son Vint near Radcliff. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm at Radcliff. Funeral sermon by Elder A. B. Kirkendall. Burial in Radcliff. Vale and Martin undertakers- Vales Mills Cor."

SOURCE: Vinton County Ohio Newspaper McArthur Democrat September 16, 1892 " ARBAUGH- At his home in Vinton Township, on Sunday, September 11, 1892. Milton Arbaugh, aged about 50 years. Mr. Arbaugh was the victim of consumption and had suffered from that fell disease for several years. He tested the Koch cure for a long time and secured the best medical attention obtainable without permanent benefit, though his life was probably prolonged. He was an excellent man and as old friends we deeply regret to hear of his decease."

SOURCE: VintonCounty Newspaper December 20 1917 or after "LETHA MINERVA, McCARTY daughter of Leonard and Margaret Arbaugh, was born Nov. 5, 1848 and departed this life on Dec 20, 1917, after a lingering illness ….of the heart. She was married to Jacob McCarty Feb. 22, 1868. To this union nine children were born, three of whom died in infancy and one son Jacob Elmer died in young manhood. Those surviving with the aged husband are Mrs. L. M. Cooper, Radcliff, P. A. of Battle Creek Michigan; G.P. of Columbus; L. A. of Jackson and C.K. of Logan. All of .whom were present at the burial. The deceased was a kind daughter, a loving sister, a self sacrificing neighbor, always administering to the sick of her community as long as her health permitted, a devoted wife and mother and its has been very pathetic to see in her enfeebled condition, her tender and thoughtful care of her afflicted husband, her last words to him being to inquire how he was feeling. She leaves to mourn their loss, an aged husband, five children, thirteen grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends by whom she will be sadly missed. Her's was a home of open hospitality, she always made home happy. What a noble record left, a legacy of memories sweet to those whom death bereft"

SOURCE: Vinton County Newspaper December 1894 In Memoriam and Obituary "Amanda McKibben was born in Washinton County, Pennsylvania in September of 1820 and departed this life at the home of her daughter Mrs Thomas Salts in Richland Township, Vinton County, Ohio on December 6, 1894, aged seventy four years and three moths. At the early age of seventeen she confessed her faith in her savior in obedience to his command united with the Grant Street Baptist church in Pittsburgh and remained a faithful member until her death, and through her whole life pointed out the way of holiness by her righteous walk and Godly conversation. At the age of nineteen years she became the wife of Joseph McKibben of the above named city, of which union nine children wer born, three of whom, Emma, Nancy and Josephine in early childhood preceded thbier father to that " better land" whose death occured in 1855. Since then, in 1878, March 1, Mary J. the wife of George Salts, went to her reward. Three daughters Elizabeth J. wife of James Crosgrove; Henrietta W. wife of Thomas Salts; Margaret S. wife of Robert Cox and two sons, Levi S. and John B. are yet living, who with a large circle of friends and relative mourn the loss of life's most sacred jewel- Mother. But " we sorrow not as those having no hope" for we know that " if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him". Mrs McKibben possesssed a high sense of honor along with all her womanly virtues and was ready at all times to lend a helping hand and offer an encouraging word to any who sought the path that leads to honored manhood and womanhood. She was very congenial in company, great and small alike approaching her and sharing her confidence and good motherly advice, always seasoned with appropriate words from the sacred book that soothes and consoles where all else brings misery and dispair. Her pure and blameless life, devotedto every good work with a character spotless and untarnished, places her among the rare few enshrined in the hearts that knew her and whose influence for the right and aversion to the wrong will go right down through the ages telling not in deeds of marble and stone, but in the hearts to whom she has endeared herself by many traits of pure and sacred womanhood. After two short weeks of untold pain and anguish, she passed from earth, where there is suffering, sickness and death to heaven where all is joy, peace and love. Thus we record the history on one win whom our hearts took delight, whose goodness was felt by all who knew her and whose life in Christ was simply an exemplifitcation of that love which "believeth all things" and hopeth all things". On December 8 her body was taken to McArthur for burial, where Elder J.W. Dennen delivered a fitting tribute to her many virtues, after which the interment took place in the beautiful cemetery north of town, there to await the resurrection of the just."

SOURCE: Vinton County, Ohio Newspaper McArthur Democrat Enquirer April 28, 1887 DYE_ At the home of her aunt Mrs. Sarah M. Bowen in Zaleski, Ohio, on Wednesday morning April 20,1887 of typhoid fever, Ida M. Dye eldest daughter of D.B. and Nancy Dye in the twenty third year of her age. When a child, Ida was remarkable for the strength of her affection and the vivacity of her mind, andearly learned the lesson of enhancing pleasures and happiness and soothing the cares and sorrows of all around her. As she grew up, industry and obedience to her parents became marked and settled traits in her characher, and by strict application to her books, and with her father as instructor, at an early age she was prepared to take charge of a school as a teacher, which vocation she followed until death. The effect of her gentle and kind instruction, produced in her pupils in her charge was indicative of that remarkable gift of influencing other for good which was so distinguishing a feature in her character. Her veneration for her parents was very remarkable; their advice was sought and obtained in everything she undertook. Her success as a teacher was due to some extent to the moral training of her affectionate parents. But infinitely higher and better things awaited her and at the age of 17 she obeyed the Gospel and became an honored member of the Christian Church and remained so until her demise. On March 2nd, she was seized with the first symptoms of the disease which terminated in her death. All that skillful physicians and loving friends could do would not stay the cold hand of death. Equally beyond all ordinary experience her demeanor during the painful, wearing, depressing malady, which gradually destroyed her life. However, at times her spirit might sink, her ordinary frame of mind was that of thankfulness. On her sick bed she always greeted her friends with a smile, was never heard to murmur or complain about her condition and tried to cheer her parents and friends and urged them to believe she would recover. When the sad news of Ida's death was made known to the people of Zaleski, all respect was shown for the lifeless teacher. The Public Schools closed, the bell tolled, all were sad alike. A number of the Zaleski people escorted the remains to Hamden, where the funeral services were conducted by Rev Steele of Zaleski. The people of Hamden and surrounding country turned out to the funeral to pay the last tribute of respect to their friend and to follow the remains to the last resting place. Ida is gone. The parents have lost a kind daughter, the children a loving sister, the Church an honored member, and the profession a successful teacher, but our loss is Ida's gain.

DOWNEY, Joseph, *s/o Ephraim & Nancy (Hellyer) Downey, Birth: 26 DEC 1830 in Noble Co., OH Death: 4 MAR 1915 in Dupont, IN married Downey, Elizabeth [*JORDAN], Birth: 15 DEC 1829 Death: 13 AUG 1896 in Dupont, IN MARRIED: 26 DEC 1830 in Noble Co., OH Had the following children: [] Lorinda DOWNEY b: 17 MAR 1852 [] Rachel Malvina DOWNEY b: 1 OCT 1853 [] Margaret Ellen DOWNEY b: 27 OCT 1854 [] Almira DOWNEY b: 30 NOV 1855 [] Nancy Alvinda DOWNEY b: 13 NOV 1859 [] Delilah Isabelle DOWNEY b: 23 FEB 1861 [] George B. McClellan DOWNEY b: 25 FEB 1863 [] John Walter DOWNEY b: 5 SEP 1868 [] Joseph Charles DOWNEY b: 31 AUG 1874 According to LDS records, all the children were born in Vinton County, Ohio except Joseph Charles who was born in Dupont, Jefferson, IN. Is there a genealogical society or library that I can contact to try to get some additional information from for Vinton County? Thanks in advance! - Peggy ------------------------------------------------ Visit New Alternative Health Web Site / Store <www.geocities.com/ivorytowerinstitute/index.htmlL> Partners with lots of large chain stores ... 10% of profits from partners donated to Charity! ------------------------------------------------

Hi- Why isn`t anyone doing research in Vinton Co.,right now? Dorothy Morgan!!!

To all who may correspond with me on this list, I am doing some changing on E-Mail addresses, please update your address book to reflect the following info on me, I do not want to lose contact with you! Primary Address: rfdenney@insightbb.com Alternate Address: rfdenney@gmail.com Old address of rfdenney@denneyhistory.com will no longer be used THANK YOU Richard Denney NOTICE Genealogy data I collect will be added to my GEDCOMs on the Internet. Dates on living persons will be stripped, if you have problems with living/potential living persons being on the Internet, even with stripped dates, please do not provide me that data or advise me before hand. ALTERNATE E-MAIL ADDRESS If you suspect mail you send is not reaching me at rfdenney@insightbb.com and/or I am not replying, try my alternate address of rfdenney@gmail.com or send to both addresses BY ALL MEANS, KEEP TRYING, I DO NOT WANT TO LOSE CONTACT WITH YOU Go to below web page for links to all of my web pages http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rdenney/

Hocking County Marriages, Volumes A-B John Tilton and Anna Wolf 17 Mar 1842 Vinton County Marriages, Volumes 1-3 John Tilton and Margaret Walton 6 Jun 1872 Ron ~Lona Stevens ~ <ldawns1@hocking.net> wrote:Could someone with Vinton County Marriage records look for a marriage date for John T. Tilton and a Margaret Unknown between 1871- 1880. They are buried in Pike Run in Eagle Township. John was married 4 times. once to an Anna ?, Mariah S. Chilcote , Frances Cooney and this unknown Margaret. Thank you so much it is appreciated. Lona ~~~~~~~ The Home of Hocking County Genealogy ~~~~~~ http://www.geocities.com/lonadawn1/hocking_genealogy.htm

Lona, Not sure if this is the right record, but there is a marriage between a John Tilton and a Margaret Walton, Jun 6, 1872 in Vinton, Ohio. Hope this helps Amy Ervin-Smithson -----Original Message----- From: ~Lona Stevens ~ [mailto:ldawns1@hocking.net] Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 12:51 PM To: OHVINTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [OHVINTON-L] Marriage Look Up Could someone with Vinton County Marriage records look for a marriage date for John T. Tilton and a Margaret Unknown between 1871- 1880. They are buried in Pike Run in Eagle Township. John was married 4 times. once to an Anna ?, Mariah S. Chilcote , Frances Cooney and this unknown Margaret. Thank you so much it is appreciated. Lona ~~~~~~~ The Home of Hocking County Genealogy ~~~~~~ http://www.geocities.com/lonadawn1/hocking_genealogy.htm

Vinton County Ohio marriage records were abstracted (most of them) from 1850-1885, from original marriage records, and then placed in the International Genealogical Index (IGI) database. If you travel to this page http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_I GI.asp&clear_form=true and then type in the - NAME (at least a SURNAME) - "North America" for the REGION - "M513091" for the BATCH NUMBER for marriages from 1850-1878 - "M513092" for the BATCH NUMBER for marriages from 1878-1885 (Don't use the actual quotations marks when typing in the batch number into the IGI form - just the numbers and letters within the quotation marks.) Then, this should get you started with a marriage search. The original records are on microfilm and the microfilm can be viewed through the auspices of a Family History Center, or you can have a genealogist or friend copy it for you from the Family History Library (professional genealogists generally request a fee). Or, you can ask the county clerk to make a copy for you. I hope this is helpful. Happy New Year - I hope 2005 is wonderful for everyone on the list. PS. If you can't find the marriage record you want in Vinton County batches, check Athens County batches and Meigs County batches. Vinton Countians would sometimes get married in these two counties. Meigs M513172 1862-1869 M513173 1869-1879 M513174 1879-1885 Athens M513071 1812-1866 M513072 1865-1880 M513073 1880-1885 Natalie (native Vinton Countian) ProGenealogists, Inc. PO Box 900188 Sandy, UT 84090-0188 (801) 596-3230 - Main Office (801) 699-9470 - Mobile (801) 596-3380 - Fax http://www.progenealogists.com

Could someone with Vinton County Marriage records look for a marriage date for John T. Tilton and a Margaret Unknown between 1871- 1880. They are buried in Pike Run in Eagle Township. John was married 4 times. once to an Anna ?, Mariah S. Chilcote , Frances Cooney and this unknown Margaret. Thank you so much it is appreciated. Lona ~~~~~~~ The Home of Hocking County Genealogy ~~~~~~ http://www.geocities.com/lonadawn1/hocking_genealogy.htm

Journal Gazette, May 28, 1908: Blue Creek Mrs. W. A. Seitz, who has been in poor health for several months died May 14, and was buried in Mount Carmel cemetery Sunday, the 17th, Rev. James Bethel from near Chillicothe, officiating. Deceased was aged 66 years. She died as she lived, a Christian. Dr. Cain and Squire Robinson of Laurelville, was here in the central part of our town last Sunday. Wm. Parke of Posey, Illinois, is at this writing visiting relatives in this vicinity. Isaiah Swackhammer and wife of Bona Claber, visited relatives near Frog Pond avenue, last Sunday. Sarah Swackhammer was the guest of her brother and family in Grantville, last Sunday. Abner Swackhammer was a business visitor to Laurelville last Saturday. Martin Knece sold his 28 acre farm to George L. Mason. Consideration $175. Thomas Hockman and family broke bread with L. O. Wiggins on West Water street, last Sunday. Samuel Mercer of Pole Ridge passed through our town one day last week. Arthur Cutright of Pretty Run, called on friends in our town one day last week. Stanley Poling was going south on Main street last Saturday, headed for Pike Run. Phoebe Smith of Stony Creek, called on friends in our town one day last week. W. H. Wiggins, Salt creek township assessor, made his returns to the county auditor last Monday. Ode Mercer of Ross County, was here on High street one day last week. E. E. Schooley was a business visitor to Laurelville one day last week. ~~~~~~~ Hocking County Genealogy ~~~~~~ http://www.geocities.com/lonadawn1/hocking_genealogy.htm

Could someone give me any information on the Atkinson Ridge Cemetery in Vinton County; directions,condition,etc.

Hello, You are correct, I have the same information and thought I had removed Matilda Goodrich a long time ago. R. Morgan

Don,t know what happened but obit did not go through. From the McArthur Democrat-Enquirer Jan 1, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. THOMPSON had for Christmas guests their son Charley C. THOMPSON of Marion, Ohio; daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Philip WARD and family, Mr. and Mrs. John GOODRICH, son and daughter Clifford and Clarinda of Coalton, Miss Frances PISTENGER of Wellston. Source: McArthur Democrat Enquirer - December 4, 1940 - Obituary WILLIAM THOMPSON William Thompson, was the son of William and Elizabeth Thompson. He was born in Vinton County, May 22, 1862, and died at his home in Dundas, Nov. 24, 1940, having exceeded his allotted seventy years by eight years, six months and two days. He was the last of eleven children his brother, Jonh (sic) Thompson of Hamden having preceded him just five weeks. On September 29, 1883 he was united in marriage with Matilda Jane Goodrich. To this union five children were born: Clarence Edgar, who died in infancy; Charley, of Quincy, W. VA.; Mrs. Cora Ward, of Hamden; Mrs. Nina Reider, of McArthur anw (sic) Miss Goldie, at home. He leaves to mourn his departure his companion of over fifty-seven years, one son, Charley, three daughters, Mrs. Cora Ward Mrs. Nina Reider and Miss Goldie at home, thre (sic) grandchildren, Kenneth and Kermit Ward and Everett Thompson and four great grand chilren, (sic) Joyce and Dorcas, and Clark and Mary Lue Ward. He was in continuous railway service for more than forty-eight years, this being a mute testimony as to his capability, reliability, integrity, and conscientious atendance (sic) of his duty. He served many years as section foreman, and was loved and respected by all of his "boys". Instead of being just an overseer he insisted on working with his men. He was always jolly and jovial, keeping his men in good spirits, despite the strenuous labor. He discouraged the rough conversation so commonly heard in a group of workmen. More than once, when something uncomplimetary (sic) was being divulged, he was heard to say something like this: That's enough of that! If you can't say something good of that person, just keep still. That is characteristic of his manner of life. In his affliction, in which he suffered more than we can comprehend, he was patient, hoping to recover strength that would enable him to attend services on the first day of the week. When he despaired of this his wish then was to be released to enjoy the rest for which he had for many years been preparing. He became a member of the Church of Christ by obeying the gospel, May 28. 1895, under the ministry of W. H. Devore. As he grew in years, he grew stronger in faith and in that hope which is held out to the faithful. What a comfort to his family and to his many friends that we can truthfully say: "We sorrow not as they that have no hope." CARD OF THANKS We wish . . To express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many friends, to the singers, to the minister, W. F. Cline and to the undertaker W. W. Tinker, for their acts of love and sympathy during the bereavement of our dear husband and father. We also extend grateful thanks for the beautiful floral tributes to our loved one. Wife and Children VISITORS FROM WEST Those from a distance who visited with Mr. William Thompson during his long illness were: Mr. and Mrs. Archie Goodrich of Cameron, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Snook and daughter Maxine Breckenridge, Mo.; Bland Snook, Chillicothe, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. Smith, Kansas City, Kans; and Mrs. Lucille Roth, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Goldie Smith and Mrs. Lucille Roth nieces of Mrs. Thompson, visited for six weeks and helped care for their uncle during his last illness. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohvinton/death4-5.htm Vinton County Ohio - County Death Records, Vol. 4, T-Z 4660a 4-156 Thompson, William 1940 Nov 24 78y6m2d Dundas, Ohio 23

In a message dated 12/31/04 1:35:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, RMORGAN762@aol.com writes: *2nd Husband of Elizabeth Bunderant: . +John Thompson 1833 - 1911 .... 2 Mary C. Thompson .... 2 Bundy Thompson .... 2 John W. Thompson 1859 - .... 2 Jackson Thompson 1859 - 1934 ........ +Ethel .... 2 William Thompson 1862 - 1940 ........ +Matilda Jane Goodrich .... 2 Martha Ann Thompson 1864 - ........ +Harrison Potts 1857 - .... 2 America Alice Thompson 1867 - 1895 ........ +William Austin Crow 1864 - 1921 .... 2 Amminias Wyant Augustus Thompson 1869 - 1938 ........ +Louisa Margaret Hale 1871 - 1954 .... 2 George Ishum Thompson 1873 - 1937 ........ +Emma Catherine England 1878 - 1957 .... 2 Kate Thompson 1876 - 1921 ........ +George Buck .... 2 Harrison B. Thompson 1879 - I believe Mr Morgan has a child of John Thompson wrong. Below is what I have found and it proves William is not the son of John and Elizabeth (Bunderant) Thompson. This information was found in McArthur Library. Kenda Searching: Vinton , Hocking, Scioto, Jackson, Meigs, Lawrence Counties and wherever they lead me.

Hi Sue, you are welcome. I would check around the McArthur area but when I did a search at google it appears most of these cemeteries are in very poor shape and many stones unreadable or missing. Perhaps some of the children are buried there later as well. Lewis Ogan was in the book History of Vinton and the index can be found on line but not the book itself but perhaps a lister has a copy and could send it (the pages) to you. Ogan, C. A. 160 Ogan, Charles. 34 Ogan, George W. 87 Ogan, H. H. 7, 103 Ogan, Hannah Moore. 56 Ogan, J. M. 165 Ogan, J. V. 7 Ogan, Joe. 61 Ogan, John. 87, 173 Ogan, Joseph Vance. 120 Ogan, Joseph. 87 Ogan, Lewis. 61, 87, 160 Ogan, Mark. 90 Ogan, Vance. 90 Ogan, Will C. 100, 120 Ogan. 56, 118, 121 Jackie Ksk wrote: > Thanks Jackie, this is helpful, but hope someone > can help with the cemetery name or location and > dates. > Thanks again > Sue > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.298 / Virus Database: 265.6.7 - Release Date: 30/12/2004 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.298 / Virus Database: 265.6.7 - Release Date: 30/12/2004