Does anyone have the Valley Cemetery Book, Reno, Ohio? Would someone do some look-ups for me? Thanks, Brenda

I have a very loooooooong list of names on people buried at Gravel Bank (Cemetery). This cemetery is located in Warren Twp. off of State Rt. 7, between Marietta and Belpre. To get to the cemetery, travel south on Rt. 7. Turn right on Co. Rd. 10. Make the 1st left hand turn. You will see a white church sitting on a hill on the right. Turn right at the bottom of the hill. Follow this road, to the top of the hill, and it will take you right up to the cemetery. You cannot see the cemetery from the highway (St. Rt. 7). I have been there many times to do research and take photos of headstones. The list is not 100% complete, but does contain MANY surnames, along with personal information about some people There is no way, that I can take on the task of putting on the Internet, because the list is much bigger that the one that I re-transcribed for Salem Cemetery. As most of you know, I do like to type, but doing this list would be insane, and I would be typing for days, if not months. lol I would list all the surnames in this email, but there are too many. Plus, I am working on another cemetery transcription (Mason/Kile). The one I submitted to the Washington Co scioto site, was only a partial list, done in the early 1920's by Mary Eliza Mason. (dau. of William Bion Mason). I now have many more names and dates to add to the list. I just don't want to take on too many tasks all at once. If anyone wants me to do a look-up for any surnames, I can send it to you in an email. I ask you to email me directly at Diamonddeb@comcast.com for your request. Please put "GRAVEL BANK CEMETERY" in the "Subject", so I can be sure that it is safe to open. By emailing me directly, it will avoid jamming the LIST with requests for look ups. DEBBIE Debbie Noland Nitsche Philadelphia, PA. Diamonddeb@comcast.net MANKIN(S), JOHNSON, PARKE, MASON, COBURN, FARNSWORTH, COYLE, CAREY, BEAGLE, KELLEY, NOLAND, and McNAMEE http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/n/i/t/Debra-Nitsche// PHOTO SITE OF "FAMILIES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO" http://hometown.aol.com/familiesofwashco/index.html OLD MARIETTA & WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO PHOTOS PART 1,2 & 3 http://hometown.aol.com/washcoohiopics/myhomepage/collection.html

Thanks Sue, for doing the lookup for me. That's the info that I have on her too, as being born April 4th 1851. I have MOST of the census for her, but when I was studying the 1900 census, I caught that DOB and age. I thought it was a mistake, which does happen. I will add what the online census states, and then make a notation of what is in Wes Cochran's book. Debbie Noland Nitsche Philadelphia, PA. Diamonddeb@comcast.net MANKIN(S), JOHNSON, PARKE, MASON, COBURN, FARNSWORTH, COYLE, CAREY, BEAGLE, KELLEY, NOLAND, and McNAMEE http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/n/i/t/Debra-Nitsche// PHOTO SITE OF "FAMILIES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO" http://hometown.aol.com/familiesofwashco/index.html OLD MARIETTA & WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO PHOTOS PART 1,2 & 3 http://hometown.aol.com/washcoohiopics/myhomepage/collection.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <Armann2@aol.com> To: <OHWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 7:13 PM Subject: [OHWASH] Age Verification Frances Mankins > Debbie > > I checked my book for 1900 Washington Co. Waterford Twp. & it lists Frances > E. as 49 yrs of age being born Apr/1851. > > Sue > > > ============================== > 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 >

Yes........IMAGE 11. What was I thinking when I typed in "page 11?" Duh.......It's not your allergies. It must be mine. lol District 133 (part of) that part south of the Muskingum River, IMAGE 11. tHANKS :O) deb Debbie Noland Nitsche Philadelphia, PA. Diamonddeb@comcast.net MANKIN(S), JOHNSON, PARKE, MASON, COBURN, FARNSWORTH, COYLE, CAREY, BEAGLE, KELLEY, NOLAND, and McNAMEE http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/n/i/t/Debra-Nitsche// PHOTO SITE OF "FAMILIES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO" http://hometown.aol.com/familiesofwashco/index.html OLD MARIETTA & WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO PHOTOS PART 1,2 & 3 http://hometown.aol.com/washcoohiopics/myhomepage/collection.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <ElizHgene@aol.com> To: <OHWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [OHWASH] Online Census > In a message dated 3/30/03 6:26:18 PM !!!First Boot!!!, > Diamonddeb@comcast.net writes: > > > District 133 (part of) that part south of the Muskingum River, Page 11. > > > > You meant ancestry page/image 11?? I couldn't find them there (maybe it is > just my allergies *G*) > 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 >

Okay. E ----- Original Message ----- From: <Mdmcounty@aol.com> To: <OHWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 9:14 PM Subject: [OHWASH] Focus: Genealogy > Please remember that the RootsWeb lists are for Genealogy. RootsWeb has > issued to the List Administrators a directive that we are to keep our lists > focused on Genealogy - not world affairs or other subjects. I understand > that it is difficult to keep focused, but on these lists, it is necessary. I > have chosen not to post the directive from RootsWeb, but will do so if > necessary. This post is not aimed at any individual. Had it not been for the > directive, I would probably have been one of the leaders in posting comments > -- but I have been reminded; and now am reminding all of you: > > THIS LIST IS FOR GENEALOGY - not current world news, religion, computer > software problems or any other subject, except those related to genealogy and > only genealogy. > > Maryann Dixon Moseby > List Admin. > > > ============================== > 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 > >

Article from the Jan 8 1919 CALDWELL PRESS: MIDDLEBURG Leonard LEE and family, of Macksburg, spent the week-end with J W CLARK and family. ***** G B VanFOSSEN and family called on Frank HESSON and family Sunday evening. ***** Harry MITCHELL and family spent Sunday with Naaman MORRISON. ***** Misses Edna and Esther HESSON and Ernestine HINES spent Sunday afternoon with Henry BETTINGER and family. ***** Miss Aura CLARK is visiting her sister, Mrs Norval BLAKE, of near South Olive. ***** Clyde WILLIAMS and family, of Heddleson's Ridge, visited Sunday with Mrs. Angeline BALL. ***** John ADDIS, of South Olive, spent the week-end with Giles HESSON and family. ***** Charley WILSON and family are all laid up with the flu. ***** Felix SALING and wife visited Sunday with John LORI and family. ***** Stanley ARMSTRONG and family spent Sunday with J W CLARK and family. This and other newspaper transcription are on my website. If you would like a photocopy of this article, feel free to contact me. Joyce Fullen Grove City OH http://www.fullenfamily.com Proud of our National Championship Buckeyes!!!

Debbie I checked my book for 1900 Washington Co. Waterford Twp. & it lists Frances E. as 49 yrs of age being born Apr/1851. Sue

Frances E. Mankins It does look like Nov 1847 but then the age doesn't seem work out correctly. Mary in CA ********** ----- Original Message ----- From: "Debbie Noland Nitsche" <Diamonddeb@comcast.net> To: <OHWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 8:06 AM Subject: [OHWASH] Online Census > Would someone be kind enough to assist me in trying to determine a DOB (month & year) that is on ancestry.com online census for the year 1900???? > Here's my problem. I am having a very hard time trying to read the month and year that Francis E. MANKINS was born on the orginial census report. I even tried to compare the handwriting techniches of the census taker with others that looked very simular. As far as I can tell, after careful studying, it looks like for the Month Of Birth is "Nov." and Year as either 1847 or 49, and age either 47 or 49.

In a message dated 3/30/03 6:26:18 PM !!!First Boot!!!, Diamonddeb@comcast.net writes: > District 133 (part of) that part south of the Muskingum River, Page 11. > You meant ancestry page/image 11?? I couldn't find them there (maybe it is just my allergies *G*) Eliz

Debbie I have Genealogy.com and they have the 1900 census. The birthdate looks like Apr. 1851 and she was 49 years old. Dana ----- Original Message ----- From: "Debbie Noland Nitsche" <Diamonddeb@comcast.net> To: <OHWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 8:06 AM Subject: [OHWASH] Online Census > Would someone be kind enough to assist me in trying to determine a DOB (month & year) that is on ancestry.com online census for the year 1900???? > Here's my problem. I am having a very hard time trying to read the month and year that Francis E. MANKINS was born on the orginial census report. I even tried to compare the handwriting techniches of the census taker with others that looked very simular. As far as I can tell, after careful studying, it looks like for the Month Of Birth is "Nov." and Year as either 1847 or 49, and age either 47 or 49. > Since the 1900 census is NOT indexed, here is where you can find her listed: > 1900 Census for Washington Co., Ohio - Under the "Other Townships" section, you will find " Waterford Township, District 133 (part of) that part south of the Muskingum River, Page 11. > She is listed as the wife of Ezra Mankins. Others in the household are, Oliver, Daisy, Grace, and Prentiss. > > I am postive that Francis DOB is April 4, 1851. But when I add the census report to my database, I want to try my very best to make sure that I add it EXACTLY as the census taker has it on the report. > > Or..............if anyone has the index to the census, that may help in trying to determine it. > > Debbie Noland Nitsche > Philadelphia, PA. > Diamonddeb@comcast.net > > MANKIN(S), JOHNSON, PARKE, MASON, COBURN, FARNSWORTH, COYLE, CAREY, BEAGLE, > KELLEY, NOLAND, and McNAMEE > http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/n/i/t/Debra-Nitsche// > > PHOTO SITE OF "FAMILIES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO" > http://hometown.aol.com/familiesofwashco/index.html > > OLD MARIETTA & WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO PHOTOS PART 1,2 & 3 > http://hometown.aol.com/washcoohiopics/myhomepage/collection.html > > > > > ============================== > 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 >

Hi Debbie. I looked that up on genealogy.com and here's what I think . . . frances' age is 49 and she was born in 1851. I think it's 49 because of the curve on the 9, compared to the numbers he wrote that look like 7's. . . Hope that helps. . . .Pat

I found this on Ebay, for those of you who are doing research on the SARGENT surname of Washington Co., Ohio. I thought I would pass it along. WINTHROP SARGENT. Major in the continental army, Secretary of the Ohio Company, One of the founders of Marietta, Ohio, Secretary of the Northwest Territory, Adjutant to General Arthur S.Clair who was Governor of the Northwest Territory, Appointed first governor of the Mississippi Territory by John Adams. Freemason http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2920224036&category=3464 Debbie Noland Nitsche Philadelphia, PA. Diamonddeb@comcast.net MANKIN(S), JOHNSON, PARKE, MASON, COBURN, FARNSWORTH, COYLE, CAREY, BEAGLE, KELLEY, NOLAND, and McNAMEE http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/n/i/t/Debra-Nitsche// PHOTO SITE OF "FAMILIES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO" http://hometown.aol.com/familiesofwashco/index.html OLD MARIETTA & WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO PHOTOS PART 1,2 & 3 http://hometown.aol.com/washcoohiopics/myhomepage/collection.html

Articles from the Jan 8 1919 CALDWELL PRESS: SHARON School opened this Monday morning after being closed since Oct. It certainly sounds god to hear the church and school bells. ***** Miss Mary PORTER spent Wednesday with Mrs. Lydia MARQUIS. ***** Guston and Elmer STEEN and families spent New Year's day at P C LAWRENCE's. ***** Dennis ALLEN, of Renersville, called on friends here last week. ***** A O HUGHES who has been suffering with an abcess on his eye went to Zanesville, Saturday, to have a specialist treat it. ***** Mrs. Chat CALDWELL is visiting her sister, Rebecca IAMS. ***** Homer RALPH is moving from the GEDDES farm to the Oscar MORGAN property in the north part of town. ***** Charlie DENNIS was at Caldwell, Saturday, and bought at sheriff sale the Elizabeth McGEE farm of 88 acres for $2,090, being part of the Sparrow NICKERSON farm. The church building located on it, was sold to Whetsel McFERREN, of Belle Valley for $280. The land going back to the farm. ***** Sheldon McKEE went Monday morning to work for John LYONS, of Caldwell. ***** Mr and Mrs Henry COURTNEY entertained New Year's day at turkey dinner Robt COURTNEY, John CALDWELL and family, Earl COURTNEY and family and Tom RACEY and wife. ***** G E MARQUIS and family spent Wednesday at E N DYE's, Caldwell. ***** Mr and Mrs Irvil CAIN spent a day last week at Frank ARCHIBALD's. ***** Kidd McKEE and family spent Wednesday with his mother at Maple Heights. ***** Ed BOYD's were at William JENNINGS' Sunday. ***** Ira PARRISH and family, of near Cumberland, Mr and Mrs Charlie WILSON and children, of Goose Run, spent Friday with Mrs Ellen PARRISH. ***** Almer DUDLEY and family spent a day last week at S R MARQUIS. ***** Norris BIGLEY and family, of Rich Valley, visited Mrs Grace PARKS, Saturday. ***** B B WHEELER was transacting business at Elba, Thursday. ***** Mrs. Rebecca BOGGS fell while walking in her yard one day last week, falling forward on her face striking the stone walk. Was considerably injured about the chest and arm. ***** Ellis DYE, of Caldwell, visited with Byron and George MARQUIS, Friday. Joyce Fullen Grove City OH http://www.fullenfamily.com Proud of our National Championship Buckeyes!!!

If anyone is interested in ordering the following book please contact Betty Ellwood Kinsey at annie@bright.net Thank you "The Family of Jacob & Anna Maria Schmetts Beckley" of Harrison Co., OH - Carroll Co., OH - Tuscarawas Co., OH - 1770 - 2002 322 pages 8 1/2 X 11" hardback book - $35. postpaid in U.S.A.

Would someone be kind enough to assist me in trying to determine a DOB (month & year) that is on ancestry.com online census for the year 1900???? Here's my problem. I am having a very hard time trying to read the month and year that Francis E. MANKINS was born on the orginial census report. I even tried to compare the handwriting techniches of the census taker with others that looked very simular. As far as I can tell, after careful studying, it looks like for the Month Of Birth is "Nov." and Year as either 1847 or 49, and age either 47 or 49. Since the 1900 census is NOT indexed, here is where you can find her listed: 1900 Census for Washington Co., Ohio - Under the "Other Townships" section, you will find " Waterford Township, District 133 (part of) that part south of the Muskingum River, Page 11. She is listed as the wife of Ezra Mankins. Others in the household are, Oliver, Daisy, Grace, and Prentiss. I am postive that Francis DOB is April 4, 1851. But when I add the census report to my database, I want to try my very best to make sure that I add it EXACTLY as the census taker has it on the report. Or..............if anyone has the index to the census, that may help in trying to determine it. Debbie Noland Nitsche Philadelphia, PA. Diamonddeb@comcast.net MANKIN(S), JOHNSON, PARKE, MASON, COBURN, FARNSWORTH, COYLE, CAREY, BEAGLE, KELLEY, NOLAND, and McNAMEE http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/n/i/t/Debra-Nitsche// PHOTO SITE OF "FAMILIES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO" http://hometown.aol.com/familiesofwashco/index.html OLD MARIETTA & WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO PHOTOS PART 1,2 & 3 http://hometown.aol.com/washcoohiopics/myhomepage/collection.html

Please remember that the RootsWeb lists are for Genealogy. RootsWeb has issued to the List Administrators a directive that we are to keep our lists focused on Genealogy - not world affairs or other subjects. I understand that it is difficult to keep focused, but on these lists, it is necessary. I have chosen not to post the directive from RootsWeb, but will do so if necessary. This post is not aimed at any individual. Had it not been for the directive, I would probably have been one of the leaders in posting comments -- but I have been reminded; and now am reminding all of you: THIS LIST IS FOR GENEALOGY - not current world news, religion, computer software problems or any other subject, except those related to genealogy and only genealogy. Maryann Dixon Moseby List Admin.

This letter to the editor does not really pertain to genealogy, but I thought I would pass it along to you anyway. The reason is because, I think it is a very good way for our soldier's to let us know that they are okay, and who are currently deployed in the Middle East. The letter was written by Sergeant James M. Massie, from Lower Salem. If you have time, please read this letter. I was touched by it, and I'm sure you will be too, even though you may or may not know him. You might even want to pass it along to any relatives who live in Washington Co. because they may know him or his family, or you can email him thanking him for his service to our country, and that you read his letter on the online version of the Marietta Times. I know I'm going to. The link to his letter is: http://mariettatimes.com/news/story/0326202003_new05homefront.asp List of local troops serving in the Middle East. http://mariettatimes.com/homefront/list.asp Debbie Noland Nitsche Philadelphia, PA. Diamonddeb@comcast.net MANKIN(S), JOHNSON, PARKE, MASON, COBURN, FARNSWORTH, COYLE, CAREY, BEAGLE, KELLEY, NOLAND, and McNAMEE http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/n/i/t/Debra-Nitsche// PHOTO SITE OF "FAMILIES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO" http://hometown.aol.com/familiesofwashco/index.html OLD MARIETTA & WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO PHOTOS PART 1,2 & 3 http://hometown.aol.com/washcoohiopics/myhomepage/collection.html

This letter to the editor does not really pertain to genealogy, but I thought I would pass it along to you anyway. The reason is because, I think it is a very good way for our soldier's to let us know that they are okay, and who are currently deployed in the Middle East. The letter was written by Sergeant James M. Massie, from Lower Salem. If you have time, please read this letter. I was touched by it, and I'm sure you will be too, even though you may or may not know him. You might even want to pass it along to any relatives who live in Washington Co. because they may know him or his family, or you can email him thanking him for his service to our country, and that you read his letter on the online version of the Marietta Times. I know I'm going to. The link to his letter is: http://mariettatimes.com/news/story/0326202003_new05homefront.asp Debbie Noland Nitsche Philadelphia, PA. Diamonddeb@comcast.net MANKIN(S), JOHNSON, PARKE, MASON, COBURN, FARNSWORTH, COYLE, CAREY, BEAGLE, KELLEY, NOLAND, and McNAMEE http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/n/i/t/Debra-Nitsche// PHOTO SITE OF "FAMILIES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO" http://hometown.aol.com/familiesofwashco/index.html OLD MARIETTA & WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO PHOTOS PART 1,2 & 3 http://hometown.aol.com/washcoohiopics/myhomepage/collection.html

Article from the Jan 8 1919 CALDWELL PRESS: SARAHSVILLE Miss Grace RUSSELL spent Saturday night and Sunday with W.E. BEYMER and family. ***** Misses Mary, Inez and Retia HIGHMAN were guests of Miss Della MELLON Tuesday night and Wednesday. ***** Mrs. Michael TRUEX was called to the bedside of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John McVAY of Beallsville, who are very low. ***** Misses Clara BEYMER, Inez and Mary HIGHMAN visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm STOTTSBERRY of Perryopolis, Saturday night and Sunday. ***** Misses Della MELLON ate dinner with W.E. BEYMER and family Thursday. ***** Fred McWILLIAMS is very busy looking after their stock this cold weather. ***** Will McWILLIAMS received a post card from his son Thurman last Friday dated Dec 11, saying he was well and had written them two letters which they have not received. This is the first news from him since the armistice. George NICHOLSON, Wm TRESCOTT and ---- PHILLIPS have not been heard from and their parents are very anxious to hear. ***** Will PHILLIPS and family of Alliance are visiting at the homes of E G TRESCOTT, Clel PHILLPS and James LAFOLLETT. ***** Mr and Mrs J W KEMP spent last Sunday at the home of H E KIRKBRIDE and family. ***** Misses Lizzie GRIMES, Mary HIGHMAN, Vivian GRIMES and Retia HIGHMAN were guests at the home of W E BEYMER and family last Sunday. ***** Floyd SMITH of Columbus, is visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs M L SMITH and Nellie SLEIGHT north of town. ***** Mrs. Retia HIGHMAN and Emma COOPER were calling with Goldie POULTON, Sunday evening. ***** Miss Sarah DANFORD is visiting friends in Zanesville. ***** Rev. CLENDENNING, while taking his horse to water last Friday morning, was kicked on the face and had three front teeth knocked out. While it is a painful wound it might have been a great deal worse. Joyce Fullen Grove City OH http://www.fullenfamily.com Proud of our National Championship Buckeyes!!!

More pictures have been added to the PHOTO SITE OF "FAMILIES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO" http://hometown.aol.com/familiesofwashco/index.html Page 5 Sally(ie) Mariah (DEVOL) KINDALL & James S. JACOBS Frank Agustius MASON Jonas Deming MASON William W. McATEE Jonathan & Melissa SPRAGUE George MASON Sylvester MASON If anyone has any old photo's of their ancestors in Washington Co., send them to me, and I will add them to the site. Debbie Noland Nitsche Philadelphia, PA. Diamonddeb@comcast.net MANKIN(S), JOHNSON, PARKE, MASON, COBURN, FARNSWORTH, COYLE, CAREY, BEAGLE, KELLEY, NOLAND, and McNAMEE http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/n/i/t/Debra-Nitsche// PHOTO SITE OF "FAMILIES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO" http://hometown.aol.com/familiesofwashco/index.html OLD MARIETTA & WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO PHOTOS PART 1,2 & 3 http://hometown.aol.com/washcoohiopics/myhomepage/collection.html