dear buddy. Minerva Ohio is about 20 miles from me . I also know there are many Whitacers in this area. and around Alliance Ohio. & Canton there are 29 Whitacre's in phone book and 17 Whitaker's. Yes, my James Whitaker & family was in Dearborn co. Ind. that is right at the corner of Ind. just across the state line next to Cincinatti Ohio. my e mail is rwhit18007@aol.com be glad to share anything. Janet whitaker of canton ohio