Pickaway County, Ohio

Posted Queries for October thru November 1998

CLARK, FOX posted by JoAnn ,at Email: Fox , on Sunday, October 4, 1998

I am searching for Ezra FOX, who married Margaret CLARK on December 31, 1862 and they had a son Lewis H. FOX, born in Circleville, Pickaway Co., Ohio in August 1862.

DENNY, GATEWOOD, RANKIN, RAWLINGS posted by Ed Wiessing ,at Email: wiessej@sprynet.com , on Monday, October 5, 1998

Looking for information concerning Nathan RAWLINGS (1750-1821, who settled in Ohio after living in KY. His wife was the former Mary RANKIN. Nathan was apparently a Justice of the Peace in Franklin County, but had children associated in Pickaway County. I have recently completed a short history of Nathan and family, but welcome any and all information i can get concerning this and related families. Nathan lived in Ohio from about 1800-1816. He then settled in southern Illinois, where he died in 1821. I am also interested in Michael RAWLINGS who married Margaret DENNY, and Letitia RAWLINGS-DENNY, who married Phillip GATEWOOD in 1813.

BRILEY, JOHNSON, LEWIS, MORRIS posted by Jamie Duffy ,at Email: jamieduffy@yahoo.com , on Tuesday, October 6, 1998

BRILEY-I am looking for any information concerning Elizabeth Ann Briley who married Marcus M. Morris 20 June 1840, William BRILEY who married Elizabeth LEWIS 21 April 1849, Sarah J. BRILEY who married James JOHNSON 28 April 1842, Sela J. BRILEY who married Peter Johnson 2 September 1847. Amy W. BRILEY b. 1830. Any information pertaining to these family members would be of great help. All these events occur in Pickaway County.

MADDEN, MARQUISS posted by Bonnie Jones Graham ,at Email: bjg@alaska.net , on Sunday, October 11, 1998

MADDEN, MARQUISS Seeking information about the MADDEN family that lived in Pickaway county in the early 1800's. Roswed (?Roswel?) MADDEN was married to Martha MARQUISS. They had children: John Stewart, born 1805; William Marquiss, born 1808; Jane; Richard M. born 1810; and Anna. Many of these Maddens moved to Piatt and Macon counties, Illinois...and then on to Kansas by the late 1800's.

CHAMPE, FLESHER, POPEJOY, RICHTER, SPAWR posted by Ellen Byrne ,at Email: dande@mail.tds.net , on Thursday, October 15, 1998

My ancestor Sarah SPAWR was born 1815 in Pickaway Co Ohio. Her parents were Johan Valentine and Anna Margaret RICHTER SPAWR. From Ohio to McLean Co Illinois where she married 1835 Harrison FLESHER. There may have been other families such as CHAMPE, POPEJOY who traveled the same route.

HOSELTON, SMOOT posted by Harry T Graham Jr ,at Email: harigras@aol.com , on Friday, October 16, 1998

HOLSELTON - Seeking info on Samuel Hoselton, early settler of Pickaway County, presumably related to Jacob Hoselton, original trustee of Pickaway County. Also Samuel's wife, Elizabeth Smoot, and any children, particularly Harry Hoselton, born 1861 in Circleville. Need dates and places of birth as well as death details. Any and all info appreciated. I am the great grandson of Harry Hoselton.

BRICKLEY, MOYER posted by Keith E. Spaulding ,at Email: kes@skylink.net , on Saturday, October 17, 1998

In 1840 the Evangelical Association Church, held a conference in the house of SOLOMON MOYER, in Walnut Township, Pickaway Country Ohio. My 5th Great Grandfather John BRICKLEY (1765-1836) m. Mary Magdalena MOYER, and settled in Mifflinburg, Union Co., Pa. John died in 1836 and Mary Magdalena MOYER relocated to Jamestown, Richardson Co. (now Morrow Co.) with her son Rev Daniel BRICKLEY. In 1828 . John and Mary Magdalena joined the Evangelical Association Church. Seeking the parents of Mary Magdalena MOYER, who maybe related to the above SOLOMON MOYER. If you have any knowledge about the SOLOMON MOYER family, I would appreciate your help, and will exchanging family history, and information.

HURST posted by Mitch Vander Vorst ,at Email: mitchvv@oregon.uoregon.edu , on Saturday, October 17, 1998

Any information on Thomas HURST, the brother or father of Celia (Cecelia) HURST born in Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH 1852-53. This family moved to Otoe Co., NE before 1871.

GANO, HENDERSON, HINCKLE posted by John M. Henderson ,at Email: johnhen@lr.net , on Tuesday, October 20, 1998

Searching for HENDERSON, GANO & HINKLE familes. Lived in Wayne Tp from about 1800 until the 1820's. Given names for HENDERSON'S were: David E., James, John, Daniel, Joseph, Moses. Most of these moved to Illinois. Joseph's descendants moved to Henry & Shelby Co's OH.

AURAND, MOORE posted by Bernard AURAND ,at Email: RustAurand@prodigy.net , on Saturday, October 24, 1998

Pickaway and area 1860-1900. I am seeking birth and parents of my greatgrandfather William L AURAND born about 1863. He married Myrtle MOORE ABOUT 1886. Their first born was Obediah, 1887 in Ohio; last was Lillian and she lived with maternal gparents David and Margaret MOORE in Dunkirk about 1910.

DINMAN, HOWELL posted by becky lang ,at Email: kwiham@jnrmonrt.com , on Saturday, October 24, 1998

Looking for information in Pickaway County for Jacob Howell, died 1833, War 1812, married Jane Dinman

DILLON, ROUNDHOUSE, VALENTINE posted by Diane Ziccardi ,at Email: dmszasz@socal.rr.com , on Sunday, October 25, 1998

Nellie Roundhouse was born in Circleville in 1898. Her parents were Anna Valentine and John (or William) Roundhouse. In 1917 or 1918, Nellie married Clifford or Thomas Dillon, from Ironton Ohio (Lawrence County). Nellie and Clifford moved to Cuyahoga County subsequent to their marriage. Would like proof of this marriage along with the name that the groom used (Clifford or Thomas). Also, would like proof the Nellie and Clifford's parents names, if on marriage certificate or any other souce. Also, need proof and DOB and DOD of their first daughter Virginia Dillon, who died as an infant or toddler in Pickaway County. Thank you.

ALEXANDER, BEDFORD, DIXSON, LUVICY, WILLIAM posted by Dixie Clonts ,at Email: dclonts@uswest.net , on Sunday, October 25, 1998

Searching for William DIXSON, born 1825, Pickaway,Oh. married Luvicy abt 1850's. His father is Alexander DIXSON. Alexander and wife Mary had 10 children born in Pickaway, OH.

FRANKO, FRANKOVIC, RETTINGER posted by Charles R. Gaush ,at Email: crgaush@erols.com , on Wednesday, October 28, 1998

Margaret FRANKOVIC/FRANKO married a Charles Rettinger who had a farm outside of Circleville in the 1930s. Margaret was my great aunt, born abt 1882, about whom we know nothing. Would appreciate any leads or clues. Thanks

JUSTICE, KEFFER, STRAYER posted by Sandy Augusta ,at Email: sandya@directcon.net , on Sunday, November 1, 1998

Need parents of Catherine STRAYER b. 1826, who married John JUSTICE, 30 Jan 1845 in Pickaway Co. OH. Is she the daughter of Michael STRAYER and Judith KEFFER STRAYER who were married in Pickaway Co. 22 Dec 1825? Any help greatly appreciated.

POLITE, SWISHER posted by Roberta Summers ,at Email: KSum555@aol.com , on Thursday, November 5, 1998

Would anyone know of JAMES POLITE who died in Pickaway County Ohio. I know very little about James except he married HANNAH SWISHER the 16th. of Dec. 1824. Also James had two brothers RICHARD & ROBERT POLITE who moved to Illinois. Any help would be appreciated and I am willing to share all information. Roberta Summers.

BURRIS, PURCELL posted by Teresa ,at Email: gensrchr37@aol.com , on Friday, November 6, 1998

I am looking for info on Santford BURRIS and wife Ora. They lived in Pickaway Co. and he was killed in the 1930s in an accident on Rt 23 at the age of 33 yrs. His family originated in Vinton Co. I am also looking for info on Donald E. Purcell who married Mary Burris in the late 1830's It is said they had 2 children that died and they later had the marriage annulled. I have only found one thus far. Would like to know more.

GRIMES posted by Richard Grimes ,at Email: richgrim@swbell.net , on Friday, November 6, 1998

Looking for info on Isaac Jefferson GRIMES b. May 13 1845 near Circleville, d. Apr 30 1923 in Waverly, Coffey Co., KS. He had an older brother Henry H. and possibly a brother William J. and sister Larah A. Among my father's papers, I found an obit for a George GRIMES (1816/17 - Feb 16 1896, both in Ross Co.) who may have been Jefferson's father. George was married three times and only eight of his 13 children are listed in the obit. If any of this fits, I'll be happy to share what I have on descendants. TIA.

BURTON, SHELBY posted by Eldean Kreitzer ,at Email: Grnco@aol.com , on Friday, November 6, 1998

BURTON, SHELBY. Looking for infomation on both these families. There may be a link. Jeremiah Shelby BURTON was born Jul 1833 in Pickaway Co.

MCMAHON posted by Jim Kelly ,at Email: JKelly4425@aol.com , on Saturday, November 7, 1998

Seeking to contact descendants of McMAHON family that lived in the town of Circleville in 1888. I have photos.

CLAYTON, COLLINS, MCCAIN posted by Rochelle Johnson ,at Email: gramashell@aol.com , on Saturday, November 7, 1998

Mary Jane (McCAIN) COLLINS CLAYTON was born in Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH, 10 Nov 1835. Her obituary from Macon Co., IL states that at an early age, she and her mother and brother went to Logan Co., IL. I am trying to find out who her parents and sibling were. Please e-mail. Thank you. Rochelle Johnson

JULIAN posted by Marilyn Keene ,at Email: wrensong@gateway.net , on Friday, November 13, 1998

Please help me find the identity of my great great grandmother. She was married to John Julian who was born in 1812 in S.Carolina. She had three children: Ruth born in1831, Thomas born in 1833 and my great grandmother, Mary Ann born in 1840 or 1841.All the children were born in Pickaway Co. Ohio. It was said that Mary Ann's mother died when Mary was two years old. Mary married Martin Rinck in 1862 in Elkhart, Ohio. I will be so gratefull if someone can help with any information.

BIRNHEIMER, WEAVER posted by Polly Cox ,at Email: Darol@bbs.slv.org , on Saturday, November 14, 1998

Looking for WEAVER, Jacob (b. 19 Dec 1791 in PA) who moved to Pickaway County before 1814. His wife was Catherine BIRNHEIMER. Both are buried in Stumpf Cemetery, Pickaway County. I'm trying to locate the surname and any other data for Jacob's mother and any information on Catherine Birnheimer. Jacob's father was also Jacob, b. 9 Sep 1767, d. 7 Jul 1858 in Pickaway County. I believe his mother's name was Elizabeth. I have information on his son (also Jacob, naturally) Thanks.

HAGANS posted by Teresa ,at Email: gensrchr37@aol.com , on Saturday, November 14, 1998

I am looking for help with the surname HAGANS. I have found many of our Hagans ancestors buried at St Joseph's cemetery and Walnut Hill cemetery. They seem to have resided in Pickaway co in the late 1800's and early 1900s. If you can help or you have a resource you can check, please email. Thanks Teresa gensrchr37@aol.com

MEYERS, WHISLER posted by Rita ,at Email: pdecker@netw.com , on Monday, November 16, 1998

Did Henry Whisler's (b.1747)granson, DavidWhisler(b.1827)have a son named Simon M. Whisler(b.1857)? He married a women named Fannie Meyers.

CRAWFORD posted by James Crawford ,at Email: eagle@dtc.net , on Tuesday, November 17, 1998

Need names of parents of Jonathan CRAWFORD b. Jul.12, 1849 in P.O.Williamsport, Twp Deer Creek d.May 22,1942 Marysville, CA

WELTY, WISSLER posted by Mary Ann Atencio ,at Email: Atencio67@home.com , on Wednesday, November 18, 1998

John WELTY and Barbara WISSLER married in Pickaway County in 1816. Does anyone know the parents of John WELTY?

CHRISTY, EHRNMAN posted by George Ehrnman ,at Email: rubymarx@earthlink.net , on Thursday, November 19, 1998

Seeking antecedent information on Thomas G. EHRNMAN, born 5-30-1819, Fairfield, Pickaway Co. Ohio, died 11-9-1893, Marshall, Missouri, married Suzannah CHRISTY, 3-29-1838.

DELONG, DUNKEL, ETT, STUMPF posted by Karen Feisel ,at Email: gfeisel@greenapple.com , on Thursday, November 19, 1998

Am searching for parents of John B. DELONG, who married Mary Stumpf in Pickaway Co. A possible connection might be to John DELONG b. Ca 1843, son of James DeLong. Pickaway Co. Probate Court records indicate the following: "Conrad ETT appt. Gdn. John DELONG 14 years 1 Apr 1857, Caroline DELONG 10 years 15 Apr 1857, George D. DELONG 8 years 5 Jan 1857, Mary Jane DELONG 3 years 30 July 1857, all minor chn/o James DELONG dec'd. George DUNKEL bondsman. 25 May 1857."

STONEROCK posted by Faye Dodd ,at Email: fnddodd@zoomnet.net , on Saturday, November 21, 1998

Irene Stonerock born 26 June 1889 Pickaway County, Ohio. Irene told me she was in a Childrens home. Then she was raised by Pete Fulton. Need her parents.

GOELLER, WADSWORTH posted by Julia G. Harrell ,at Email: Jgharrel@aol.com , on Monday, November 23, 1998

Info on Lawrence Ebert or Hazel (Peg)Goeller

BLOCKSON posted by Penelope (Blockson) Eldridge ,at Email: pennyelm@indy.net , on Tuesday, November 24, 1998

Need information concerning the BLOCKSON family of Pickaway CO Ohio. My great-great grandparents drowned (or so I am told) around 1855 near Covington,KY. My great-grandfather Richard BLOCKSON and his brothers and sisters were separated. He was very young and didn't know his parents' names. Since I have very little to go on, any BLOCKSON information is important to me. Thank you very much for your help.

RAUCK posted by Michael Rauck ,at Email: rauck@iname.com , on Thursday, November 26, 1998

Looking on all information on members of the Rauck family. For Pickaway Co. I have the following listings: 1) Ohio 1880 Census, PICKAWAY CO., OH 1880 CENSUS Screen 116 of 164 RAUCK, Essie Salt Creek # 517C 2) Rauck, Selena Spouse : Freece, Samuel Marriage date : Apr 23, 1854 County : Pickaway County Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 0288393-0288386 and 1927441-1927442

BAUER, BAUERS, BOWER, BOWERS posted by Rachel Meyer ,at Email: buzmeyer@bright.net , on Sunday, November 29, 1998

Searching for ancestors of Rosina Elizabeth BAUER (Bowers), b. in Baden, Germany, d. 1898, in Circleville, md. in Circleville to Jacob KELLSTADT on 13 Feb 1845. Rosina BAUER's parents were Jacob (d. 26 May 1879 in Circleville) and Rosa BAUER; another child was named George. Is there a connection to the Johann BOWER who settled in Harrison Twp., Ross Co.? According to the Ross Co. History (pg. 747-8) Johann BOWER (BAUER) b. Wuertemberg, Germany, was the son of George BOWER, who spent all his life in the old country. Johan Bower, after his marriage to Margaret Ann SCHOTT and serving 5 years in the German army, came to America in 1832 with his wife and 3 children. He died in 1840. Their 6 children were named: Jacob, Margaret, Frederick, John, Catherine and Joseph. Is Johan's son, Jacob, the same Jacob who lived in Circleville? There is also a record of an application to become a US citizen on file in Ross Co. for John BAUER dated 16 Dec 1854 - 14 years after the elder Johann's death. Any clues are much appreciated.

GESSELL, HARMON posted by Dorie Leathers ,at Email: doriel@yourinter.net , on Sunday, November 29, 1998

Need help identifying children of Odadiah GESSELL. He was b.Fairfield Co., OH, m.1834 Pickaway Co., OH, spouse Elizabeth HARMON. Obadiah d.1874, buried Zion Cem., Washington Twp., Pickaway Co. Only identified child is Jacob (1840-1913). Were there others? Will gladly share info.

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