Hi Folks: Is there anyone out there that has access to the library at Chillicothe Ohio. I understand they have death records from 1867 past 1900 in book form , on microfilm and the actual records at the Old Jail . Could anyone look up my G Uncle Charles Gross or Charles Wallrodt born 1847 and died about 1880. I would like the date and the cause of death. Family history indicates he died of war wounds he suffered in the Civil War. I believe he is buried in an unmarked grave in Edwards Farm Cemetery in Franklin Twp. Charles was born Charles Gross, his father died and his mother married Fredrick Wallrodt. Some relatives say Fred adopted Charles and his two sisters. Not certain if there was a name change. Have been unable to determine if he was in fact a soldier in the Civil War, most of the info. I have is from a note on some family genealogy my Grandmother left behind, What she said would have been heresay since she didn't marry into the family until 1896. A paragraph in the Cemetery records at the library indicates a Civil War soldier Crossie or Crozie Waldoldt(sic) is buried in Edwards Farm Cemetery. This was from the memory of the wife of a veteran of the war who placed a flag on a grave in Edwards Cem. when he was alive. I think this may be the soldier I am looking for. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Anyone who can help me solve this problem will certainly make my day. John W. Emmitt Researching: BATEMAN, BAUERSOCK, DAVIS, DIXON, EMMITT, GROSS,, RENOUD, MILLER, WALLRODT/WALLRATH, BONECUTTER, ROSE, ROGERS, HENSON, WEESE, WHALEY, DUNGAN, all the above from the Lower Scioto Valley Ohio.

hi Group , Does any body know what the " Mead Papers " are ? They are given as a source for info about a Harold E. Clark , of Chillicothe ..... Looking for Info. ; Emma Mira Potter , bn. New York state 2-17-29 (1829) , Phil Stevens , Grandson of Mary Loretta Lenox , ' Ps60yo@juno.com ' I live in Lynnwood Washington .... ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Hi group , Is there anybody with a family in Ross Co area that is related to Fred Burnes Earl and Goldie Florance Nourse , or Harry Hinton Clark and Matildia Cecilia Lenox ???? , Phil Stevens , Grandson of Mary Loretta Lenox , ' Ps60yo@juno.com ' I live in Lynnwood Washington ....

hi Group , I have a Issac Sharp living in Ross Co Ohio in 1870+ with two daughters named Caroline and Annie , who married the Lenox brothers , Does anybody have any connections to this family ?? ... GotHelp? , Phil.. Looking for Info. ; Emma Mira Potter , bn. New York state 2-17-29 (1829) , Phil Stevens , Grandson of Mary Loretta Lenox , ' Ps60yo@juno.com ' I live in Lynnwood Washington ....

hi Group , I have a George Hunt in Ross Co (1850 Census ) that says born Germany , with 21 year old daughter , also born Germany , and a 16 yo daughter bn Ohio ( Eve , now is wife of my Greatuncle ) Assuming he came to this country in 1830s with wife and daughter , where then Eve was born in 1834 , her brother Petter was born 1837 , His wife then died between 1837 and 1850 .... What is her name , where is she buried , And does anybody recognize this family ????, Did they change their name to Hunt from Hxxxx , ?? , ' GotHelp?' , Phil... ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Hello: I am researching the Brofft, Gates, Johns (Jones) families that settled in the Ross County areas of Ohio about 1850s. I am particularly interested in the families of Franz Brofft (b. Aug 19 1829 in Frankfort am Main Germany d. 1904 Ross County), and wife Catherine Henkelmann (b. 1828 Frankfurt; married 1855, d. Feb 12 1875 age 47 in Ross County, OH) Also; Heinrich Wilhelm JOHNS (later changed to JONES) born 1804 in Hanover Germany and his wife Melsena (last name unknown) who married abt 1834 in Springfield Twp Ross County. All died in Ross County. Melsena died in 1877 at the age of 66. She was born Jul 14 1811 in Hanover Germany. The sons and daughters moved west thru Indiana to KS in late 1860's. WOuld like to know where they lived when in OH and if anyone has knowledge of there destination? A Mary GATES married a Lewis (Lew) JOHNS; and Laura JOHNS (sister of Lew above) married a Jim GATES. A Hannah JOHNS married a cousin to Franz BROFFT named Franz Rudolph BROFFT. A son of Hannah JOHNS & F.Rudolph BROFFT named Henry married another GATES, Margaret Amanda but I do not know if she is related to the GATES above. Henry drowned in the Arkansas River (assumed to be in KS) but cannot find a death record for him. Will exchange information with anyone researching these families. Thanks for your time and attention. Roger Brofft Cincinnati, OH

Looking for information on Dingledine in Ross Co Ohio. Family lived in Waverly Area (Pike Co ) but not buried there Does anyone have access to Ross county and can check cemetery records there. Would appreciate any ideas on this Derek D

Hello: I am researching the Canterbury/Canterberry families that settled in the Lawrence and Gallia County areas of Ohio about the mid-1830s. I am particularly interested in the families of Levi Canterbury and wife Almeda Arnot; Joel Canterbury and Joseph Canterbury. All died in Gallia County. Joel died Jan 1870 age 82; Joseph died March 1870 age 66; and Levi died December 1875 age 80. Will exchange information with anyone researching these families. Thank you for your time and attention. Ida Mae Washington State

Searching for a John McDOWELL SR. born prob. before 1750, lived in Westmoreland Co.,PA and removed between ?1795-1808 to Jackson County, Ohio, THEN SCIOTO COUNTY, OHIO. Children of John SR. and wife unknown: (1)Samuel born 1770 who married Mary STUDEBAKER abt 1796 in PA or OH, daughter of Abraham Studebaker and Mary WHITEHEAD who came to SCIOTO CO., in abt 1793. Sam died 4 May 1847 in Mercer Co.,OH. He was an indian scout under Maj. Richard Butler and Gen. Arthur St. Clair in the Ohio Indian Wars. (2)John born abt 1775 PA died Sep 1851 Pike Co.,OH, married Catherine HAYES (their dau. Jane b.1807 married Samuel SAMPSON in Jackson Co.,OH). (3)Daughter unknown, latter married and lived in KY?. There was a Anny McDowell who married a Nathaniel SCOTT in Jackson Co, in 1818, might she fit into the above family?? Thanks! Charlene Kolterman

Searching for a John McDOWELL SR. born prob. before 1750, lived in Westmoreland Co.,PA and removed between ?1795-1808 to Jackson County, Ohio, THEN SCIOTO COUNTY, OHIO. Children of John SR. and wife unknown: (1)Samuel born 1770 who married Mary STUDEBAKER abt 1796 in PA or OH, daughter of Abraham Studebaker and Mary WHITEHEAD who came to SCIOTO CO., in abt 1793. Sam died 4 May 1847 in Mercer Co.,OH. He was an indian scout under Maj. Richard Butler and Gen. Arthur St. Clair in the Ohio Indian Wars. (2)John born abt 1775 PA died Sep 1851 Pike Co.,OH, married Catherine HAYES (their dau. Jane b.1807 married Samuel SAMPSON in Jackson Co.,OH). (3)Daughter unknown, latter married and lived in KY?. There was a Anny McDowell who married a Nathaniel SCOTT in Jackson Co, in 1818, might she fit into the above family?? Thanks! Charlene Kolterman

Good Morning Everyone, I am searching for information on the family of Levi and Almeda Arnot Canterbury. They were originally from Monroe County WV and settled first in Lawrence County, OH and later moved to Gallia County, OH. Levi was born c 1797, married 30 April 1816 in Monroe Co. WV to Almeda Arnot, d/o Henry and Elizabeth Truesdale Arnot. On the 1840 Gallia County OH Census there are listed the following children in the household. 2 Males under 5: 1 Male 10-15: 1 Male 15-20: 1 Male 40-50 2 Females 5-10: 1 Female 10-15: 1 Female 15-20 and 1 Female 30-40 In my research, I have been able to identify 5 of Levi and Almeda's children; John, b 1817; Levi, Jr, b 1835; Andrew, b 1839; Mary #, b 1842 and Eveline, b 1844. I am at a total loss as to who the other children are that are mentioned in the 1840 census. John Canterbury, b 1817 was already married prior to 1840 census. The 2 males under 5 are Levi, Jr and Andrew. Male 40-50 is Levi, Sr. Female 30-40 is Almeda. Would dearly appreciate any help that anyone can give me on this family. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Cathy

I am looking for any information on the family of my ggrandparents. William Thomas Simpson b. Jan.26, 1853 in Shanandoah Co. WV and d. 1925. He was married to (Emma?) Elizabeth Webster b. Jan 1, 1852 d. 1928 in Jackson Co., OH. Several of their 8 children were born in Lawrence Co., OH. William's parents were David and Margaret (McDaniels) Simpson. Where were these born (maybe Scotland)? Where died? Where buried? When married? Any brothers or sisters? Any children besides my ggrandfather? I do not know anything about Margaret McDaniels. Any information would be greatly appreciated!!! GmaSharkey@aol.com

I am looking for information on my great great grandmother, Melcena GARRETT and her ancestors. The information I have now that I got from another researcher is that Melcena was born in 1820 in Virginia. She married Benjamin RAY on July 1, 1841 in Lawrence County, OH. Here father was Leroy GARRETT, born abt. 1799. He was married on 4 April 1819 to Elizabeth ALLISON in Lawrence County, OH. Leroy died on 4 July 1832. Elizabeth died on 6 December 1878. According to the information I have, Leroy’s parents were Joseph GARRETT and Charlotte BOLT. Melcena’s daughter, Laura L., my great grandmother, was born abt. 1871 (making Melcena fairly old at the time of her birth) in Wayne County, WV. Laura married George H. FULLER and lived in Wayne County. Any information on these surnames would be greatly appreciated. Judy Fuller Sikora, 2441 Fox Avenue, Madison, WI 53711 or stevens608@aol.com.

I am looking for information of a Lida Dingledine listed in 1880 census for Pike County I am also seeking someone to search Cemetery records in the Waverly area for a Johann Georg Dingledine/Dingeldein. most of his children are listed in Evergreen-Union cemetery but not sure where George and wife might be. Derek D

I am working of my gggGrandfather and his family. Johann Balthasar Dingeldein b 1793 Germany came to USA in 1830 landing in Baltimore and eventually finding his way to Ohio. With him came his wife Katharine (b1799) son Johann Georg (b 1830) and other son Johann Sebastian (b 1822). Georg (my ggGrandfather) moved to Pike County while the rest stayed in Tuscarawas Co. In the Ragerville Cemetery Tuscarawas Co. I find Sebastian's Family but no one else. I do know Belehazar d 1868 Katharine d 1846 but where they are buried I don't know but would say in the Ragersville area. I am looking for as much information as I can on them . What ever help I would appreciate. Derek D Ontario Canada

I am searching for ALLEN and AYERS descendants. Some of the surnames I'm searching for are: CAHILL (mar. Pike Co., 1846) JACKSON (Pike Co. mar. ) Samuel Parson WHITE Elihu ALLEN mar. Minerva SMITH, Emily WARNOCK GATCHELL James and Jemima PHILLIPS KENNEDY CROW, DAILEY SCOTT RICHARDSON I'd like to work with others on these. Suzy in OH

Besides cheking the court houses, remember to check out your local Family History Center. For they do have them on Microfilm. Heather

Those early Ohio birth and death records, 1867-1907, are probably housed with the local probate court records. Don Clark, Lawrence Co

According to a document from Thos Ferguson, former state Auditor - these are the places for documents from the state of Ohio. Land entry records - Original OH purchase Auditor of State's Land Ofc. No Conn. Reserve or Symmes Purchase. Birth and death records were not recorded in Ohio until 1867. Those are maintained by the Div. of Vital Stat., Oh Dept of Health, in the county of the birth or death. Marriage records in counties. Probate Court. They can be sticky about those depending on the dates. Wills - Probate Ct. each Co. Mortality sched at State Library of Ohio for 1850 h-w counties, 1880 a-g. Military records of all soldiers who enlisted from Ohio since WWI and all Natl Guard since 1903 - Soldiers Claim Div., Ofc of Ohio Adj General. Ohio did not grant state pensions. Rev War - NSDAR Deed records beginning with US patent (Includes ordinary transactions) - County Recorder. Bounty Land, Cash Entry Files, Credit Entry Files, General Land Ofc records - all at National Archives, Washington. Pat Snyder

Hi, folks... I just subbed. I have reason to believe that the Scioto branch of Stockham, rooted in Joseph b. bef. 1814 arises this way, and I want everyone's help... George Stockham of Bucks County, PA, who had a will 1814, mentioned an illegitimate child, to whom he left some money in his death-bed will. Joseph, born from Mary Bedford, of Ohio. I find a Joseph Bedford and a Mary Bedford in Hamilton Co., OH, in the 1850 Census, but nowhere else. I maintain that she died, and he took the name of Joseph Stockham, finding his way to Scioto. I think he was a "surprise package" from George having a stint in the War of 1812... not such an unusual occurrence. Can anyone help a Virginian from New Jersey with Pennsylvania relatives find out this Ohio information? !:O> Vince -- *===========================================================================* *Vincent E. Summers, Chemist E-Mail: vsummers@nrao.edu * *National Radio Astronomy Observatory Phone: (804)-296-0210 * *2015 Ivy Road FAX: (804)-296-0324 * *Charlottesville, VA 22903 http://www.cv.nrao.edu/~vsummers * *===========================================================================*