On Ebay: 1823 Revolutionary War Land & Pension Claim This is a beautiful document that is a revolutionary war land and pension claim sworn to in 1823 by Solomon Tice of Washington County Ohio. Very rare document. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2202179418&category=10951 Debbie Noland Nitsche Diamonddeb@comcast.net Washington Co., Ohio (A History and Genealogy Website) http://home.comcast.net/~diamonddeb/Index.html

On Ebay: History of Washington Co. Reprint, by H.Z. Williams. When I checked, the item had 2D 6H left. Bid at $39.00 Thought I would let those of you know who has been wanting this book. Please keep in mind, that I am in no way promoting Ebay, and/or the seller of this item. I have never purchased anything from this person, so if you are new to Ebay, I recommend that you do check out the "feedback" from other buyers before you place your bid. I am just thinking this would make a wonderful gift to add to YOUR Christmas list. ha ha Debbie Noland Nitsche Diamonddeb@comcast.net Washington Co., Ohio (A History and Genealogy Website) http://home.comcast.net/~diamonddeb/Index.html

Eliz Any mention of Job and Louisa Stackhouse? I am still trying to find out when they died and where. Last Known for Louisa was 1880, New Matamoras, Washington Co. and for the 2 together was 1870, Belmont Dana ----- Original Message ----- From: <ElizHgene@aol.com> To: <OHWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 5:39 AM Subject: [OHWASH] Heritage Quest > I have a trial for HQ and they have some wonderful little books that apply to > our area of interest <VBG> Some will books, a History of Belpre, History of > Marietta etc. Nevermind the genealogies. Remember the Godfrey allows remote > access to HQ. > Eliz > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

I am trying to locate the Lawrence Township Trustees Record vol. 1. It has a number of transactions from the early 1800s that appear to be leases for land in the Fifteen Creek area. The Washington County Recorder's Office said they do not have this record book. And the lease books in the corner of their office do not go back that far. A township trustee indicated that they don't have records going back to the early 1800s. Washington County Public Library's Genealogy Department and the Campus Martius Museum Library don't have the volume in their collections. I will check with the Washington County Historical Society when it reopens in it's new location during the winter. Does any listserv subscriber know of anyone who may have early Lawrence Township records? Or can you suggest other avenues to follow as I try to locate this record. Many thanks. Millie

I received several inquiries about my earlier post wanting more information. I located the data I had which is below and contains the complete information, such as it is. I added my own comments in brackets. THE PIERCE CEMETERY Private Family Plot Located on the south side of Twp. 182 and west of the junction of T-181 in Beaver Township, Noble County Pierce Mary, wife of Joseph d. Mar. 13, 1875 aged 71 yrs. 8 mos. 11 da. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. Foot marker for above read: J.P. [Husband Joseph Pierce] Michael, son of ----- [Probably son of Mary & Joseph Pierce] d. July 21, 187- Mary Ann Ensley, b. 1858 d. 1920 At Rest Ed Ensley [No information] Stella, dau. of S. & N. Brown [Squire and Nancy, nee Pierce] b. -----1885 d. Dec. 19, 1900 Nancy, wife of Squire Brown b. Jan. 5, 1853 d. Oct. 26, 1892 Parin Pierce d. Feb. 19, 1872 aged 43 yrs. 1 mo. 4 da. There could be as many as 20 unmarked graves in this burial gound. Grave mounds are visible, but no markers.

I have a trial for HQ and they have some wonderful little books that apply to our area of interest <VBG> Some will books, a History of Belpre, History of Marietta etc. Nevermind the genealogies. Remember the Godfrey allows remote access to HQ. Eliz

I just transcribed and submitted to the Message Board on genealogy.com 2 newspaper articles about the history of PUTNAM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. There are MANYsurnames, and some from Washington Co., I also submitted it to the Rootsweb Muskingum Co. page, but Denny does not have it up just yet. http://genforum.genealogy.com/oh/muskingum/messages/930.html Debbie Noland Nitsche Diamonddeb@comcast.net Washington Co., Ohio (A History and Genealogy Website) http://home.comcast.net/~diamonddeb/Index.html

In November 2001, my brother & I visited The Pierce Cemetery in Beaver Township, Noble County, which suffered from severe neglect until recent years. Most of the headstones were illegible or broken & it appeared several graves were moved & headstones were missing. Graves I could identify were Mary (Doyle) and Joseph Pierce, who represent the earliest identified ancestors in my Pierce line. Other graves that could be read: Parin Pierce, Nancy Pierce (I believe this is Parin & Margaret Pierce's young child), Michael Pierce; Stella, daughter of Squire and Nancy Brown; and Mary Ann & Ed Ensley (whom I would guess were Mary and Joseph's daughter & son-in-law). The Pierce Cemetery is located in a densely wooded area about 1/2 mile off of Twp Rd 182 (South side); west of junction of Twp Rd 181 in Beaver Township, Noble Co. Be warned that the area is overgrown and home to copperhead snakes (though we did not meet any on our visit). Nancy PIERCE

Marietta Times article: Shared names a research headache ------ Family tree, by Ernest Thode http://mariettatimes.com/columns/story/115202003_colthodeee.asp Debbie Noland Nitsche Diamonddeb@comcast.net Washington Co., Ohio (A History and Genealogy Website) http://home.comcast.net/~diamonddeb/Index.html

This might be from the line that I have worked on and that is from Launcelot Oliver born 1704 Will

Is anyone researching LEWIS OLIVER who is 63 years of age and living in Grandview Twp. in 1850. He married Mary Lee on January 18, 1833 and they were the parents of Darcas, Lucretia, and Stacy Oliver as of 1850. This was probably a second marriage as Lewis was in Grandview Twp. with children in 1820. Nancy Oliver, John Oliver, and Patty Oliver were also in Grandview Twp in 1820 but I am not sure of the relationship, if any, between these four persons. Millie

Nancy; I ran a search on John Pierce on ancestry.com in the newspaper section, and nothing else about is obituary came up. Sorry. Debbie Noland Nitsche Diamonddeb@comcast.net Washington Co., Ohio (A History and Genealogy Website) http://home.comcast.net/~diamonddeb/Index.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <BeautifulN@aol.com> To: <OHWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 9:17 AM Subject: [OHWASH] RE: Vol 3 #273 [John V. Pierce] > Dear Debbie: > > Can you provide the complete obituary for the following listing: > > --1940 Sunday Times Signal JOHN V. PIERCE - Rites At Beverly > > Thank you, > Nancy PIERCE > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

History of Wash. Co. Ohio by Williams on EBAY http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3563834689&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1 If you can't find the LINK, copy and paste the TOTAL link into your browser. DEB Debbie Noland Nitsche Diamonddeb@comcast.net Washington Co., Ohio (A History and Genealogy Website) http://home.comcast.net/~diamonddeb/Index.html

Nancy, That is all there was on John Pierce, but I will run a search, and see if there is anything else I can come up with about him. I will do this tonight, and email you direct. Debbie Noland Nitsche Diamonddeb@comcast.net Washington Co., Ohio (A History and Genealogy Website) http://home.comcast.net/~diamonddeb/Index.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <BeautifulN@aol.com> To: <OHWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 9:17 AM Subject: [OHWASH] RE: Vol 3 #273 [John V. Pierce] > Dear Debbie: > > Can you provide the complete obituary for the following listing: > > --1940 Sunday Times Signal JOHN V. PIERCE - Rites At Beverly > > Thank you, > Nancy PIERCE > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Dear Debbie: Can you provide the complete obituary for the following listing: --1940 Sunday Times Signal  JOHN V. PIERCE - Rites At Beverly Thank you, Nancy PIERCE

Go to the website, and at the top and on the left hand side of the page, you'll see 'TAPES AND DVD's" Click on that. It will give you directions on how to order. DEB Here's the weblink again http://www.openingthedoorwest.com/ Debbie Noland Nitsche Diamonddeb@comcast.net Washington Co., Ohio (A History and Genealogy Website) http://home.comcast.net/~diamonddeb/Index.html

Susie; Go to the website, and at the top and on the left hand side of the page, you'll see 'TAPES AND DVD's" Click on that. It will give you directions on how to order. DEB Debbie Noland Nitsche Diamonddeb@comcast.net Washington Co., Ohio (A History and Genealogy Website) http://home.comcast.net/~diamonddeb/Index.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <SusieDent@aol.com> To: <OHWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 12:23 AM Subject: Re: [OHWASH] Historical Marietta, Ohio Documentary Now on DVD (Yeah!!) > I have been wondering about the Marietta "special" and hoped that videos or > DVDs would be made available. How do we order a copy? Susie Dent in Mississippi > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

I have been wondering about the Marietta "special" and hoped that videos or DVDs would be made available. How do we order a copy? Susie Dent in Mississippi

Mark Brewer just emailed me with some very good news. He is the Associate Director for Telecommunications ,Ohio University Public Broadcasting, WOUB/WOUC-TV/AM/FM/CABLE. A copy of the film, Opening the Door West, will be avalible on DVD and Video real soon. I am sooooooo excited!! Of course, I already ordered my copy. I can't wait to see this film. Everyone I have spoken with, says it is a very good documentary. When I first heard of the film, a few months ago, I was sooooooo disapointed that I couldn't see it, because it doesn't air in the Philadelphia, PA. area. "Opening the Door West" This is the story of the Ohio Company of Associates, a group of Revolutionary War officers and soldiers, and how, in 1788, they first opened the door for westward expansion of the new United States. At Marietta, Ohio, they began the first legal, organized American settlement in the old Northwest Territory. http://www.openingthedoorwest.com/ Another link to see information about this film http://www.mariettaonline.com/ohiocompany/ Debbie Noland Nitsche Diamonddeb@comcast.net Washington Co., Ohio (A History and Genealogy Website) http://home.comcast.net/~diamonddeb/Index.html

EXCERTS FROM OHIO HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS II (1915-1944) The newspaper articles relate to people in Marietta and/or from Washington County, Ohio Transcribed by Debbie(Noland)Nitsche on November 3,, 2003 For the purpose of historical and genealogy research only. CONTENTS: --1915 Lancaster Daily Eagle KILLED BY HORSE (Mathew COOPER) --1940 Sunday Times Signal ANNOUNCE RECENT WATERFORD WEDDING (Wily DAVIS Jr. & June JENNINGS --1940 Sunday Times Signal JOHN V. PIERCE - Rites At Beverly --1940 Sunday Times Signal (Oliver P. ALLISON & Mary L. BELL dies from heat) --1940 Sunday Times Signal WASHINGTON-CO. RESIDENT IS DEAD (Miss Marian Alice KLINGER) --1940 Sunday Times Signal WILLIAM ULLMAN IS HONORED AT PARTY --1943 Sunday Times Signal DEATH TAKES MRS. O. W. KEITH --1937 The Times Recorder CHESTER H. MINDLING OF BEVERLY IS NAMED TRUSTEE --1944 Sunday Times Signal C. H. MINDLING RITES MONDAY --1935 The Times Recorder KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE (Joseph PINKERTON) --1937 The Times Recorder (Mr. & Mrs. Hobart DOWLING) --1938 The Times Recorder HISTORICAL SITES WILL BE MARKED (A. P. Stutes, Harley FRYE, C. W. JOHNSON) NEW BITS-- (same page in Beverly news) (Miss Ellen BARR Clifford LINSCOTT Miss Lillian JOHNS Mrs. E. J. RIECKER Mrs. Thomas WOODS Mr. and Mrs. Slater NICHOLS Mrs. Harriet BADGER Mrs. Frances WELCH Mr. and Mrs. F. H. HART Mrs. Clifford NICHOLS) --1938 The Times Recorder GADD-HILL WEDDING ANNOUNCED (Gertrude GADD & James HILL) --1938 The Times Recorder CHARLES APPLEGATE OF BEVERLY DIES --1938 The Times Recorder DESCENDANT OF PIONEER HERE FOR CELEBRATION (Mrs. Alpha BURNS, Mr. SPRAGG --1938 The Times Recorder Marriage License-- (Louis WILSON & Dora GIFFORD) --1941 The Times Recorder (James, Helen and Mr. & Mrs. THOMPSON) http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/n/i/t/Debra-Nitsche/FILE/0043text.txt Debbie Noland Nitsche Diamonddeb@comcast.net Washington Co., Ohio (A History and Genealogy Website) http://home.comcast.net/~diamonddeb/Index.html