Pickaway County, Ohio

Posted Queries for February thru March 1997

RINEHART, VALENTINE, YOUNGHANS posted by Bill Arrington ,at Email: billa@aloha.net , on Tuesday, February 4, 1997

I am looking for information on the family of Edna Rose Rinehart. Born to George Younghans and Rose Ella VALENTINE. She was born on March 25, 1887 in Circleville, Ohio. She died on March 22, 1915. She died of Typhoid Pneumonia in Marion, Ohio. She was married to Fred W. Rinehart of Mt. Gilead, Ohio. She gave birth to daughter Genevieve Rinehart on July 9, 1912 in Marion, Ohio.

OHARRA, STILL posted by Terri Denney ,at Email: olivia@marsweb.com , on Saturday, February 15, 1997

Information on ancetors of ELIZABETH OHARRA, b. abt. 1868. Married Jacob Gabriel STILL, lived in Iowa; 5 children -- Jesse, Josephine, Nellie, Rose, Margaret (daughter, Daisy, died when less than 2 years old). Elizabeth O'Harra died in Afton, IA in October 1910 of TB. An Elizabeth O'HARRA was found as a 2-year-old on the 1870 census of Pickaway Co., Scioto Twnshp, living with a "Henry Lose" family. A Mary O'HARRA (age 31) was found on same 1870 census, Pickaway Co., Harrison Twnshp, living with a Benoni O'HARRA (age 55) married to Lavina O'HARRA. Could these be Elizabeth's parents?

CORN, WHEAT posted by Herb Musser ,at Email: HerbM@Cedar-Rapids.Net , on Saturday, February 15, 1997

Ashford Corn (b. 11/28/1796) married Almina Wheat (b. 7/4/1807) on September 14, 1826 in Pickaway Co. Ashford died March 5, 1835, probably in Pickaway Co. Only know issue was Hiram Harry Corn born 12/11/1827 in Pickaway Co. Would like to correspond with anyone with information on these two surnames connected to the county.

DAILEY, SHUCK, THOMPSON, VANLUE posted by Barb Bonham ,at Email: mbonham@ptway.com , on Sunday, February 16, 1997

We are in need of more information on the following persons: ANDREW JACKSON THOMPSON, b 1796 in VA. He migrated to Fairfield Co and served in the War of 1812. He married SOPHIA DAILEY in June 1819 in Pickaway Co. They moved to VanLue, Hancock Co. ARCHIBALD W. THOMPSON born 1827 in Fairfield Co. He married NANCY VANLUE of Hancock Co. ANDREW JACKSON THOMPSON II born 1856 in Hancock Co. Married JULIA ANN SHUCK, b 1857 in Hancock Co.

ARLEDGE, HARDESTY, WARREN posted by Roger A. Cox ,at Email: rgcox@inetnebr.com , on Monday, February 17, 1997

I am looking for Tacy A. ARLEDGE of New Holland, Ohio. She is a possible descendant of Obediah Hardesty of Belmont County, Ohio. She may also be a descendant of Obed's son, Lewis Hardesty, who lived in Ross County and Hocking County in the 1830's and 1840's. Last known address was 11000 Judas Rd., New Holland, OH in 1981.

CURRY, EGGLESTON, MCGATH, SCHULTZ, SMITH, TUCKER posted by Brian Curry ,at Email: bricurry@adamswells.com , on Thursday, February 20, 1997

Looking for John CURRY born on a ship enroute to America his mother dying on the ship he was adopted by his aunt Mrs. MCGATH. Came to Pickaway County, Deer Creek Twp., about 1801. John Curry married Sara SMITH. Had a son James CURRY who married Catherine SCHULTZ. James and Catherine had a son Rev. James Curry who married Theodosea EGGLESTON. Rev. James and Theodosea had a son James Harvey CURRY who married Lucy Bell TUCKER.

MEYERS, PHILLIPS posted by Judy Bishop ,at Email: bishclan@aol.com , on Friday, February 21, 1997

I am looking for John Phillips and his wife Martha Meyers. They had a son, James Franklin, in 1836 in Pickaway County. They moved on to Parke County, IN the next year. Could anyone help me with this?

MUNGOLD, REEL posted by Dana Reel ,at Email: reeldv@worldnet.att.net , on Saturday, February 22, 1997

Am researching my Reel ancestors. Joseph Stuckey Reel born Nov 14, 1854 in Ross County, OH and died June 6, 1936 in Fairfax, MO. Joseph Stuckey Reel's parents were Joseph B. (Aaron?) Reel, born 1817 in Morefield WV and died 1863 Miami County, IN. Married Prudance MUNGOLD in 1840 in Bluefield, VA. Prudance was born 1815 in Shenandoah Valley, WV and died 1876 in Pickaway, County, OH. Joseph B. and Prudance had four children, and all may have been born in Ross County, OH. Children were Joseph Stuckey Reel, Harvey Reel, Rebecca Reel, and Martha Reel and all apparantly would have been born between 1840 and 1876.

CRAMER, FASNAUGH, LAPE posted by Chuck Wolfe ,at Email: busterpurple@juno.com , on Saturday, February 22, 1997

I am searching for info on Frank CRAMER and Samantha LAPE. Mariage date and place unknown. Only child I know of is Clement Elsworth Cramer born 24 July 1871 in Pickaway Co, OH. Clement died and is buried in Circleville-Pickaway Co. Clement married a Minnie FASNAUGH where and when unknown. Their first child born in Morgan Co, Oh 1894. Any help at all will be appreciated.

MONTGOMERY, UHRIG posted by Donna ,at Email: dimarqu@pacbell.com , on Monday, February 24, 1997

Looking for parent info on CHARLES WILLIAM MONTGOMERY born in Circleville Ohio, abt 1892. Married Irene Anna Bell UHRIG born abt 1899 probably between June and Aug. They had the following children Jack Montgomery deceased, Robert S. Montgomery unknown, Cathryn Ann Montgomery unknown, Aterlu or Oterlu unknown, Charles William Montgomery, my father, deceased.

LUDWIG posted by Bruce Ludwig ,at Email: bludwig@ptialaska.net , on Tuesday, February 25, 1997

Looking for information about Jacob Ludwig, born in Pennsylvania, 1780 - 1810 and moved to Pickaway County. He had siblings: Samuel, John, Henry, Betsy and Polly. Any help greatly appreciated.

RADER, STRAWSER, TONAHILL posted by Jerri ,at Email: GALHS_JERRI@NCOCC.OHIO.GOV , on Thursday, February 27, 1997

Searching for Native Ancestery. Coonrad or Conrad Rader shows up at 43 years old in Census 1870 Pickaway County, Millport, Oh. with a wife Catherine or Katherine Strawser and 4 Children William A. John M. Isaac Nelson, & Rose Altha. Coonrad born 8/10/1827, Ross Co.? Catherine Strawser Born 1832, Vinton Co., Oh? Lucinda Tonahill Miller Born 1829, Hocking Co. Oh? Lucinda's father believed to be Mosses TONAHILL found on 1820 Census in Muskingum Co.

NEFF, STEELE posted by Brad Campbell ,at Email: Bradcam@ix.netcom.com , on Tuesday, March 4, 1997

Seeking/will share information on NEFF family, circa 1854-1875. JACOB/TILLISON NEFF , wife ELIZABETH STEELE. Children: WILLIAM, FRANKLIN/PAT, ANNA W., ROBERT, SEYMOUR/SAMMY, ELIZABETH/EMMA, TILLISON/THOMAS EDWARD. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

CRITTON, JOHNSON posted by Dianna Chapek ,at Email: mmpaa@succeed.net , on Tuesday, March 4, 1997

I'm searching for ancestors and family of William CRITTON and Sarah Ann JOHNSON. They were married in Pickaway County on 14 Feb 1850. Their son, my g-grandfather, Jesse J CRITTON was born in Ohio in ?. I have no other CRITTON / JOHNSON information. Please help! THANKS!

FORAKER, FOREAKER, FOURACRE, HOOVER posted by Janis Wetherbee ,at Email: firefly@ctaz.net , on Wednesday, March 5, 1997

Looking for any information on the family of Lewis Hoover m. Mary Hott ca 1835 in Pickaway Co. Ohio. Any information welcome! Also looking for anything on any Foreakers (any spelling) in Pickaway Co. at anytime. I have William Foreaker (etc.) who m. Susan Hoover (Lewis' daughter) in 1858. By 1880 the Foreakers moved to Missouri. Any help on either family would be great. I can furnish decendants on Foreaker's if interested. Thanks.

BROOKS, FISHER, WARD, WILHELM posted by Bernice Davies ,at Email: daviesb@tdn.com , on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Andrew Reid FISHER b.1845 OH m.Mary Josephine WARD b.1853 OH. Ch:Ida Jane FISHER b.1871 m. Josiah BROOKS, Myrtel Dell b.1873 m.John WILHELM,Albert Edison FISHER b.1878 and Joe. They were in Pickaway Co in 1880. Andrew and Mary's parents and children were born in OH.

ADAMS, BISHOP, DUREA, DURYE, FEAGLEY, RALSTON, THOMPSON, TUTTLE, WILLIAMS, WILLIAMSON posted by Judy WIlliamson Boyd ,at Email: Judyb12943@aol.com , on Friday, March 7, 1997

Seeking informationa about the John WILLIAMSON family who lived in Pickaway Country in early 1800's until moving to Hancock County around 1830. This is the information I have: John and Nancy WILLIAMSON moved to Ohio from Virginia. John was married twice so it is unknown if Nancy was his wife when coming to Ohio. Do not know which children below Nancy was the mother of but know some were later referred to as half-brothers. These are the children of John WILLIAMSON. Aaron who married Margaret WILLIAMS in Pickaway 1815; William who was born in VA 1790 and married Caroline ADAMS 1848; Abraham, no information; Cornelius, no information; Jonathon who married Clorenda TUTTLE in 1822; Elizabeth born in 1805 0r 1805 and married Alpheus RALSTON in 1825 at Pickaway; Levi who married Elizabeth FEAGLEY; Anne who married Thomas THOMPSON in 1822; Julia Ann born 1814 in Pickaway and later married Alpheus RALSTON after her sister's death in 1846; Sidney Ann who married John BISHOP in 1835; Nancy who married Thomas DURYE (DUREA) in Pickaway, and Sallie Ann, nothing known. If you have any information about the above, please share. Thanks!

BLACKBURN, DUNLAP posted by Sue ,at Email: skleveno@aol.com , on Saturday, March 8, 1997

New to this area...I am searching for the family of James and Robecca (Blackburn) Dunlap family. Their offspring are buried in the New Holland Cemetary.

ARNOLD, HOLLISTER, WELTY posted by Jim Arnold ,at Email: jarnold@brinet.com , on Tuesday, March 11, 1997

Searching for the names of my GG grandparents. Grandfather Chares Arnold may have been born in or around Circleville, possibly Kingston on 2/5/1967. His parents were Henry Arnold 2/1/1832 and Harriet Welty 9/9/1840. Henry Arnold served in two Ohio Voulteer units in the civil war and reported on his enlistment that he was born in Coshocton County. Harriet Welty parents were Peter Welty and Julia HOLLISTER. Contact

JUSTICE posted by Nancy Morebeck ,at Email: neil@castles.com , on Tuesday, March 11, 1997

Looking for the death of Amelia Justice /or Emelia Justice sometime between 1850-1860 in Marion Co, OH. She had two sons: John and William and a dtr. name Rhoda. She was about 80 years old on the 1850 census and said to be born in NJ. She was the widow of Griffith Justice who died 1812, Pickaway Co, OH.

DAVIS, EMBERSON, EMMERSON, WALSTON posted by Win Wood ,at Email: winwood@VFR.net , on Tuesday, March 11, 1997

Researching Leven WALSTON and wife Elizabeth DAVIS of Ross Co, OH. Leven's parents Obed and Molly WALSTON of Pickaway Co, OH. What is Molly's maiden name? I have lots of Walston history to share. Also researching Abel EMMERSON/EMBERSON.

DEAN, GATTEN posted by P. Howard ,at Email: path@thepoint.net , on Wednesday, March 12, 1997

Emaline DEAN married William L. GATTEN. Emaline's parents were Samuel DEAN and Margaret LEACH who were married 21 Nov 1849 in Ross Co., OH.

GATTEN, SHERWOOD posted by P. Howard ,at Email: path@thepoint.net , on Wednesday, March 12, 1997

Lewis GATTEN b. 1790 in Belmont, OH, married Ann SHERWOOD in Dec. 1825. Searching for their parents and where they came from.

MCCARTY, SEYMOUR posted by Colin Michaud ,at Email: cmichaud@pacifier.com , on Wednesday, March 12, 1997

Seek all info on family and life of Abel SEYMOUR, son of Judge William Seymour, one of early settlers of Muhlenburg Township, Pickaway County, OH. Able was living with a woman, Mary A.(age 40), and a girl Nancey MCCARTY (age 19) in 1850 Census. Was Mary mother of Nancey, and was Able step-father to Nancey? Who was Mary's first husband and father of Nancey?

MCCARTY, TAYLOR posted by Colin Michaud ,at Email: cmichaud@pacifier.com , on Saturday, March 15, 1997

Seek ancestors and descendents of Ephraim TAYLOR (b. 13 Jan 1827 in OH) who married Nancy Alice MCCARTY (or MACCARTTY) (b. 17 Jan 1832 in OH) on 30 Jan 1851 in Pickaway County, OH. Think Ephraim may have been from Franklin Twp in Adams County and Nancy may have been from Muhlenburg Twp in Pickaway County. It is likely that either Ephraim or Nancy had a previous marriage and two children by it.

LONGBERRY, VANBUSKIRK posted by Lenna Bickel Gonya ,at Email: nklplate@bright.com , on Wednesday, March 19, 1997

I am looking for the descendants and ancestors of Charles Longberry and Mary VANBUSKIRK Longberry who lived in Pickaway Co., Ohio in the early 1800's. They are said to have arrived in Ohio in 1800. Anyone recognizing the names, please contact me.

PEER posted by Robert Jensen ,at Email: rjensen@cougar.netutah.net , on Wednesday, March 19, 1997

PEER, Henry. Henry and family are listed in the 1820 census in Pickaway county. At least one child, Thomas, was born in Pickaway in 1812. I am looking for any other information on this family.

JACK, SMOOT posted by Bonnie ,at Email: dmssvl@netusa1.net , on Wednesday, March 26, 1997

Searching for parents of John Smoot born 31 Dec 1791 VA died 13 Jun 1874 in Vermillion Co. IL., married Mary JACK 20 Jun 1833 Guernsey Co. Ohio. Mary Jack born 13 Apr 1804 Va died 19 Apr 1866 Vermilion Co. IL. Children: Barton, Robert, Mary, Semilda, James, Ann, Alonzo, Harry, Thomas. Some of the children were born in Hacker Valley, Pickaway Co. Ohio and Muskingum Co.

STOTLER posted by Cynthia Caldwell-Solem ,at Email: CynthCald@aol.com , on Sunday, March 30, 1997

Parents OR siblings of CHARLES GROVER STOTLER (farmer) of Pickaway County, OH. Born 08/30/1888. Husband of Edith Lindsay-Stotler and father of daughter Pryde Stotler. All his siblings adopted by Stotler relatives when his parents died.

ANDERSON, LAIRD, MARSHALL posted by George W. Marshall ,at Email: GEOMAR@concentric.net , on Sunday, March 30, 1997

Searching for place of burial for Ann Marshall, wife of William Marshall who resided in Pickaway ca1840. Ann Marshall died 1838/1845 probably in Pickaway Co. Their oldest daughter Mary Marshall married Jesse LAIRD in Pickaway Co. OH 27 March 1843. William Marshall married in 1845, Nancy ANDERSON in Ross Co. OH where he resided until 1856 then moved to Illinois where he died in 1861.

DRIVER posted by Marjorie M. Matzen ,at Email: ALAS84A@prodigy.com , on Sunday, March 30, 1997

Searching for any information on Isaiah and Ezekial Driver. Believed to have moved to Pickaway Co. Oh. shortly after 1810. Thank you.

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