Pickaway County, Ohio

Posted Queries for May 1997

BALLARD, SNYDER, WHEELER posted by Donald A. Poland ,at Email: poland@nauticom.net , on Wednesday, May 7, 1997

Seeking parents of William Warren BALLARD (b Franklin Co, OH 13 Oct 1853, lived and died in Clark Co, OH - Mechanicsburg 8 Oct 1929. M Josephine WHEELER 4 Mar 1885 Pickaway Co, OH. William's death certificate says his parents were William, b OH and Catherine SNYDER, b Ill.

HAMPSHIRE, ILES, RAMEY posted by Brandy Alford ,at Email: alfordb@scioto.net , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

Am researching John W. ILES (b. 4/18/1855 in Hocking County; d. 9/3/1927 in Pickaway County) who married Clara M. RAMEY (b. 4/6/1858; d. 6/30/1905 in Pickaway County?). They had two sons (that i'm aware of): George R. ILES (b. 9/25/1877 in Hocking County; d; 4/29/1960 in Pickaway County; md. Sarah Adaline HAMPSHIRE); and Charles C. ILES (dates unknown). If anyone has any information at all to fill me in, please let me know! Thanks!

HILLARDS, LAMB, LONG posted by Rosalind Ashmun ,at Email: Ashmun@AOL.COM , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

LONG, Margaret b/19Oct1775 Pa Married James LONG 20May1794 in Ky. Margaret married a second time to Joseph HILLARDS 22Sep1818. James Long is buried in the Turkey Run Baptist Church Fairfield Co. Ohio. Looking for information on Margaret LAMB who married James Long. Margaret was the daughter of James Lamb also buried at the Turkey Run Baptist Church. James Lamb is a Revolutionary Soldier. I am try to prove who his other children are. According to the 1790 Census he at least 8 children. If anyone can feel in the blanks it would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

DRESBACH, MORRIS posted by Ann Morris Bean ,at Email: Imalimaben@AOL , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

MORRIS / DRESBACH. Request information on Malinda Dresbach born Circleville, Ohio 1806. Married John S. Morris 9/21/1843 Joseph O. Shelby. Request information about ancestors.

MCAFEE, SIMS posted by David Beavers ,at Email: apc_beavers@mec.ohio.gov , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

I am researching Lewis SIMS, born in 1825 in Meigs County, Ohio and died in Kingston, Ohio in 1907. He married Lydia MCAFEE in Athens County, Ohio.

ATER, CLEVENGER, CLEVINGER, DAVISON posted by Mary K. and Bob Bigham ,at Email: rebigham@greenapple.com , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

Searching for information or descendants of William CLEVINGER/CLEVENGER 1793 - 1964 and wife Nancy DAVISON 1831 - Monroe Township, Pickaway Co. William DAVISON, 1804 - 1884 and wife Rachael ATER, 1805 - 1900, Deer Creek Twp., Pickaway Co.

MEYERS, PHILLIPS posted by Judy Bishop ,at Email: bishclan@aol.com , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

I am looking for info on my great grandfather, James Franklin PHILLIPS. He was born in Pickaway Co. OH in 1836. His father was John and mother Martha (MEYERS) Phillips. They moved on to Parke Co. IN about 1843. I would like to get documentation of his birth. Any ideas?

DELONG, HUTCHINSON posted by Harry DeLong ,at Email: hdelong@ix.netcom.com , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

Hi, According to family tradition, my grandfather was from Picaway county. His parents either died or were killed and he was\ raised by either an uncle of aunt. His parents names were William DELONG and Susan HUTCHINSON. Is there anyone there with information on either of the following. Walter Harry DeLong - Born Feb 1877 William DeLong - no further information available Susan Hutchinson - no further information available I'd appreciate any additional info.

HASSENPFLUGH, METZGER, VALENTINE, ZIMMER posted by Michael L. Goodman ,at Email: mgoodman@utah.uswest.net , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

METZGER/ZIMMER/VALENTINE/HASSENPFLUGH Benjamin METZGER, son of John and Christina METZGER, married 1st Polly Mary ZIMMER on 30 Jan 1832, at Circleville. They had Jacob, John, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Andrew, Mary, and Abraham. He married 2nd Barbara VALENTINE, widow of Henry HASSENPFLUGH, on 14 Oct 1847, at Circleville. They had Catherine, my gg grandmother, Joseph, Samuel, and Anna.

BARTLEY, KIRKPATRICK, MCARTHUR, PAINE, PARKER posted by Judy Hale ,at Email: billhale@otn.net , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

I am trying to fine more information re the ancestors of Olney Paine. He died in Pickaway County in 1823. He was married to Mary Ann Bartley,who later married a Kirkpatrick. Olney and Mary Ann had three children who were born in Pickaway Country - Stephen b. circa 1812, Martha b. 1814, John Allen b. 1820. I am trying to find out when Olney went to Ohio and when his wife an children left. I am also trying to find more information about Payton Parker. When did he arrive in Pickaway County? He was married to Laney McArthur. They had 12 chldren, some or all were born in Pickaway Co. When did the family leave? I greatfully thank you for any information you can add.

BEAUCHAMP, HARVEY, SAYLOR posted by James Harvey ,at Email: jharvey7@home.com , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

Am searching for information about a Beauchamp Harvey who married Hester Saylor January 2, 1816. She was the daughter of Jacob Saylor of Circleville. Beauchamp was named after his mother, Jane Beauchamp,and the father was John Harvey.

GIVINS, JOHNSTUN, KINNEY, WALKER, WELCH posted by Neva Johnstun ,at Email: johnstuns@columbia-center.org , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

Looking for the ancestors of James JOHNSTUN 1784-1829 and his wife Amity WELCH 1784-1850. Their children's middle names were GIVINS, KINNEY and WALKER. At the time of their father's death some of the children moved to Pickaway county to live with relatives. Any information on this family would be appreciated. The children were Mary Kinney b. 1810, Rebecca Walker 1813, George Givins 1815, Hannah Kinney 1817, Jesse Walker 1820, Margaret 1822, and William James 1824.

COON, TITSWORTH posted by Kerry Kirk ,at Email: the-sleuth@geocities.com , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

I am researching the TITSWORTH family. Isaac TITSWORTH was born in Pickaway Co. OH. abt 1818. He married Mahala COON in Madison Co. OH Mar 26 1843. This family was located in Cass Co. IN by the 1860 census. Isaac's father (also Isaac) was listed as being born in VA aprox. 1787. Isaac and Mahala's children were: Isaac N. b: 1845 Miami Co. IN; Margaret H. b: 1848 Miami Co. IN; John b: 1850 Miami Co. IN; Louisa J ?? b: 1854 Miami Co. IN; Elmira b: 1856 Cass Co. IN; Naomi b: 1859 Cass Co. IN; William Stanley b: 1861 IN.

FRASER, SWISHER posted by John Lynch ,at Email: J.LYNCH20@GEnie.com , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

FRASER / SWISHER I am looking for information on the family of Alexander Fraser, son of Alexander and Martha, born 14 FEB 1791 and died in Wyandotte Co. OH 15 Oct 1872. Alexander Sr. died in Pickaway Co. in 1822. Alexander Jr. married Hannah ( Anna Christina ) Swisher, daughter of Abraham Swisher in Pickaway Co. 28 JUL 1814. .

JONES, UPERMANT, UPPERMAN posted by Marilyn Hill Mansouria ,at Email: mansouria1@aol.com , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

Researching JONES, UPPERMAN. Isaac JONES (b 1827 OH/VA) married Louiza Jane UPPERMAN (b 1826 Ross Co OH) in Feb 1846 Pickaway Co OH. Lived Fayette Co OH in 1860, 1870; moved 1878 to Chase Co KS. Seek info on families of Jones, Upperman. May also be spelled UPERMANT.

RICHWINE, TOMLINSON posted by Rebecca Merritt ,at Email: merritt@in-motion.net , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

Andrew G.RICHWINE b. 1810, on 10-3-1844 married Matilda Catherine TOMLINSON b. 3-8-1827 in Pickaway County. Would like to know if Andrew Richwine was born in Pickaway County and who his parents were. Also would like to find out who Mitilda Tomlinson parents were.

GODFREY, KEPLER, MOORE, WELLS posted by Peggy Sue Wilson ,at Email: pwilson411@aol.com , on Saturday, May 10, 1997

MOORE, John Godfrey b. ca 1814 PA m. KEPLER, Frances b. ca 1825 He was a " maker of fine carriages and wagons, and that he made his own paints. He also grew fancy fruit, and vegetables for his family table." Migrated to Illinois after 1865. Daughter Mary Alice MOORE b. 1854 "near Columbus" maybe Pickaway Co? 1870 Coles Co, Illinois Census (Humboldt Twn, Milton PO) #143 MOORE, John 56 Farmer b. PA, Francis 45 keeping house b. OH, William 24, OH;( *Mary Alice m. David B. WELLS 1869 Illinois); John 16 OH; Frank 13 OH; Alice 10 OH; Charles 8 OH; Fannie 5 OH. Their marriage date is an estimate based on the birth of William. There is such a span between William b. ca 1846 and Mary Alice b. 1854, maybe there are other children? maybe John was married before, and William is from another marriage? I have been unable to find them in the 1850 OH or 1880 ILL census records. Any help from MOORE or GODFREY reasearchers in this area would be greatly appeciated.

BARNES, MORAIN posted by Sharon Fisk ,at Email: sharonfisk@hotmail.com , on Wednesday, May 14, 1997

Would like any information on John Wilson MORAIN(E) or Hannah BARNES. John Wilson Morain(e) b Dec 3,1836 d July 18,1918. He was born in Pickaway County Ohio. Married Hannah Barnes March 26,1861 in Dewitt Co., Ill. J.W. Morain was active in local polititcs and served on school board. He attended Methodist Church Excelsior.

FULLER, TAYLOR posted by R. W. Ogg ,at Email: robogent@aol.com , on Wednesday, May 14, 1997

FULLER, Frances; TAYLOR, James; TAYLOR, Frances were in Pickaway County about the year 1820. I would like to receive information about them and their families.

STONEROCK posted by Robert A. Stonerock ,at Email: ra2504stonerock@prodigy.net , on Friday, May 16, 1997

Researching the first STONEROCK families to arrive in Ohio in the early 1800s. William Stonerock of Ross Co. 1805, George Stonerock of Pickaway Co. 1820, and Samuel Stonerock of Darke Co. 1821. How were they related? Where did they come from in Pa? What did they change their name from?

ARNOLD, CONSOLVER, COOK, ORIHOOD posted by Lori G. Baum ,at Email: LoriBaum @worldnet.att.net , on Sunday, May 18, 1997

CONSOLVER / ORIHOOD Searching for descendants of the CONSOLVER women (daughters of David Consolver and sisters to Sherman CONSOLVER). Cordelia CONSOLVER was born in Ross County OH 1861, married John Steven ORIHOOD in Ross County OH in 1882. They lived at New Holland, Pickaway County OH. Buried @ New Holland Cemetery. Children: Jessie Edith (married Pearl COOK), Blanche (married Jesse ARNOLD), Mary(Mazie), Harry, and Clarke.

CARNES, CONSOLVER, KEARNS posted by Lori G. Baum ,at Email: LoriBaum @worldnet.att.net , on Sunday, May 18, 1997

CONSOLVER / KEARNS (CARNES) Searching for descendants of the CONSOLVER women (daughters of David CONSOLVER and sisters to Sherman CONSOLVER). Rachel CONSOLVER was born 1860, married Henry KEARNS 1876 in Ross County OH. They were living in Perry twp, Pickaway County, OH in 1900 census. Children: Mellson, Ernest, La Rettie, Ethel, and Emma.

CONSOLVER, KIRKWOOD, MUMFORD posted by Lori G. Baum ,at Email: LoriBaum @worldnet.att.net , on Sunday, May 18, 1997

CONSOLVER / MUMFORD Searching for descendants of the CONSOLVER women(daughters of David Consolver and sisters to Sherman CONSOLVER). Huldah CONSOLVER was born in Ross County OH in 1865, married Francis (Frank) Asbury MUMFORD in Ross County OH 1888. They lived Clarksburg, Ross County, OH. Buried Brown's Chapel Cemetery, Clarksburg. Children: William E., Harry Milton, Clarence, Marcus F., Frances W. (married KIRKWOOD).

BUTTERBAUGH, KNEECE, NEECE, RUTTER, SPUNG, WARD posted by Lew Jenkins ,at Email: lewt@stratos.net , on Friday, May 23, 1997

Looking for Siblings and decendants of George BUTTERBAUGH b. Dec 12, 1872 in Ross Co. m1 in Pickway Co to Laura Belle SPUNG = Clarence Leroy BUTTERBAUGH . George m2 Sarah KNEECE / NEECE, had 6 children. (1)Pearl BUTTERBAUGH b. Dec 22, 1898 in Ross Co., d. Sep. 3, 1986 + Leora WARD. (2) William "Bill" BUTTERBAUGH b. May 16, 1901, d. Jan 4, 1928 + Bess ??? (3-6) Edward BUTTERBAUGH , Harry BUTTERBAUGH , Jacob BUTTERBAUGH , Melinda BUTTERBAUGH RUTTER.

DENNEY, DICKSON, ROUSH posted by Dorothy Lewis ,at Email: lcalvin404@voyager.net , on Sunday, May 25, 1997

Aaron DENNEY, b. abt 1854 in Gallia County, OH. After 1st wife, Mary ROUSH, died in 1890, Aaron went to Pickaway or Preble County and remarried there. Don't know name of new wife, but believe he had a son Floyd. Aaron's father was Azariah DENNEY, mother Rebecca Jane DICKSON. Who did he marry? When did he die? Where buried?

HOWARD, TOY posted by Warren McReynolds ,at Email: warren@bradley.edu , on Tuesday, May 27, 1997

Rebecca D. TOY. Born New Holland, Pickaway Co. Married Bradford HOWARD from IL had a daughter Agatha born in 1864 in IL

BALL, MCGRANAHAN, SHRUM posted by Shirley Miles ,at Email: AWWM18A@prodigy.com , on Thursday, May 29, 1997

Found in the "History of Franklin and Pickaway Counties, Ohio" test..."In 1809, 1810 Joseph SHRUM bought and settled upon 88 acres in this township (Clinton) where W.S. Shrum, his son now lives. ...native of Germany..18 or 19 yrs old emigrated to this country..lived couple years in Little York, PA then came to Franklin county and located in Hamilton twp....Jan. 1, 1809 he married Elizabeth MCGRANAHAN by whom he had seven children, she died in 1823 and he married twice afterwards, but had no children by these subsequent marriages...he was killed in 1859...at time of death he was over 88 years old...." My-g-grandfather Joseph W. BALL married Mary E. SHRUM on June 25, 1857 in Defiance Cty., OH Any information on BALL or SHRUM families would be appreciated.

DEA, IVERS, ROLSTON posted by Alan E. McAdams ,at Email: almcadams@prodigy.net , on Friday, May 30, 1997

Researching ROLSTON and IVERS surnames in Hancock County. Charles Duryea ROLSTON married Mary Ann IVERS on 17 Dec 1840 in Hancock County. His Parents were Benjamin & Anna DEA Rolston who lived in Hancock county and also in Pickaway and Champaign Counties. Benjamin paid taxes in Pickaway County in 1816, and owned land in Champaign County in 1835. I believe that the parents of Mary Ann were William & Rachel Ivers who lived in Hancock County. Rachel is buried, I believe, in Cannonsburg Cem. in Hancock Co.

PETTIT, RUNKLE posted by Carol Wegener ,at Email: wegener@alaska.net , on Friday, May 30, 1997

Charles PETTIT May 30, 1997 Born in 1857 place unknown. died in Hiatville, Kansas. Looking for info about his ancestry. Married Mary Etta RUNKLE in 1878. The Runkles were from Pickaway County Ohio. Charles and Mary had 3 children, Barton, Purl and Blanche.

PETTIT, RUNKLE posted by Carol Wegener ,at Email: wegener@alaska.net , on Friday, May 30, 1997

Abraham RUNKLE Born in Pickaway County, Ohio probably in 1820's or 1830's. Appreciate knowing about his life - Part Cherokee Indian. He had 14 children, one of them named Mary Etta, who married Charles PETTIT on December 1. 1878 maybe in Ohio or Illinois.

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