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JONES (Sep 12, 1997) Everett Frank Morgan twp 18??- 186?

HITTLE (Sep 12, 1997) Michele Cokl Naylor approx 1820-1855, in Butler and Preble Counties

McDONALD (J. W. and Lois GEORGE) Pictures. Nancy Sween (Sep 14, 1997)

CONWAY (Patrick & Bridget Josephine QUIGLEY) oxford ohio 1840s to 1921. ann conway gee (Sep 15, 1997) any information anyone has on this family would be greatly appreciated. patrick and josephine had two sons john j. and james francis and a daughter anna who worked at miami university. they were married in oxford in january 1866. they are both buried in mt olivet cemetery in oxford.

WILKINSON (Icabod & Anna TAYLOR) Reily township. Carrie Malinowski (Sep 16, 1997) Rev War , died in Bulter Co. Mar 3, 1825 , would like to known where he is buried. left wife in PA. where she died 1847 Erie Co. Pa.

WOODS (James Robinson & Elizabeth MORRIS) Rossville http://www.jerseycape.com/users/schubert/. Dave Schubert (Sep 16, 1997) Also seeking in same county: BECKETT BROWNING CRAGER FALCONER FITTON GIAUQUE GLAUCH GLINES HADFIELD HARVEY HEISER JONES LYNCH MCKINNEY MILLER MILLIKIN MORRIS RENTSCHLER ROSS VANCE WOODROUGH. Thanks!

EDMONDSON (Albert H. m. Mary C. WIDNER) Hamilton, 1833A . J. Chan EDMONDSON (Sep 16, 1997) EDMONDSON and WIDNER. Albert H. EDMONDSON, b. 1812, where? d. 1881, Santa Fe, NM, m. 1833, Hamilton, Butler Co., OH, Mary C. WIDNER. Known son Francis Marion EDMONDSON, b. 1835, OH, d. 1865, of service injuries, Wayne Co. Ind. Albert H. EDMONDSON was a bricklayer in Cincinnati, OH, St. Louis, MO, 1842, and New Orleans, LA. He was a first class pilot in the U.S. Navy, 1862-1865, on the U.S.S. Exchange and the U.S.S. Louisville. Searching for EDMONDSON and WIDNER, Butler Co., OH. J. Chan EDMONDSON, 4051 Buena Vista Street, Dallas, TX 75204.

ALTHER / ALTER (Catharine) Trenton. Judith Walters (Sep 17, 1997) She was born about 1840. Her father ran the "Seven Mile House" out of Cincinnati.

BOLLER (Jacob B. & Catharine SMUCKER) married in Butler Co 11/18/1849. Marty Boller (Sep 18, 1997; updated Aug 2001) Any info concerning Jacob B. Boller or Catharine Smucker would be helpful

BOLLER (Jacob B. & Catharine SMUCKER or SCHMUCKER) Fairfield Township. Marty Boller (Oct 8, 1997; updated Aug 2001) looking for details on family line. Catharine supposedly from Alsace-Lorraine, France

SHIVELY (Charles & Lena ZIMMERMAN) Fairfield. Keith Shively (Sep 19, 1997) I am trying to find a link to my g-grandfather Charles SHIVELY. He was married to Lena ZIMMERMAN..I know there was at least one child born to this couple Jacob SHIVELY dob 1861.. I would appreciate any information.. Keith Shively

VANAUSDALL asaecae@aol.com (Sep 22, 1997) I visited BORNHOLM, an island in the Baltic, in July 1997. Had heard a principal by the name of Arsdale or Arsdalen was in our background. At the museum there, we found the very small town of Aarsdale on the eastern most part of Bornholm. On another map it was called Arsdale.The Dutch once dominated this island but it is now under the Danish flag. It is a beautiful place. Could the Van Ausdalls from around Oxford and College Corner have come from this place ? Robert Loren Van AUSDALL (Born near Camden, OH) 4/22/20, son of William Arthur Van Ausdall and Elsie Grace ANDERSON (Camden, OH), grandson of Albert Van Ausdall, who was born in 1865 and died at age 95. He owned farms on the Ohio, Indiana state line north of Fairhaven, south of Richmond, IN.

WEAVER (Charles T. (Sr) and Delia PENDERGAST ?) Falmouth, KY until 1965. Gordon T. Weaver Jr. (Sep 23, 1997) Charles T and Delia Weaver, parents of Charles T Jr and John. Charles T. Jr and Lyda M WELLMAN parents of Gordon T and Scott E. Gordon T Weaver and Joyce C. Reed parents of Gordon T. Jr, Kerry J, Michelle, and Brad J Weaver residents of Blue Ash, Ohio. Request any links WEAVER or PENDERGAST (spelling may vary). Stella E (Bess) PENDERGEST of Harrison, Ohio may be GGAunt/Sister of Delia.

VANARSDOL (John Eleanor Hollyshed) 1800 - 1820. Virginia Fyfe (Sep 25, 1997) VANARSDOL, HOLLYSHED Butler Co Ohio. Seeking information on John VANARSDOL b. 1768 (Holland?) and wife Eleanor HOLLYSHED b 1768 (Germany?)Son, Cornelius VANARSDOL, b. Apr 1789 PA/NJ. Family probably moved to Cincinnati area early 1800s. Cornelius married Jane McCLELLAN HACKETT 1811 in Montgomery Co, OH; served in War of 1812, at Ft. Meigs, moved family to Delaware Co, IN Apr 1820. Was pioneer, blacksmith, farmer, preacher. Died Delaware Co, IN 1868.

LARIMORE (Esau and Priscilla ???) 1840 in Morgan twp. Butler Co., Ohio. Orita Shultz (Sep 26, 1997) Need birth, death, marriage dates for the children of Esau and Priscilla Larimore. Children are: Sarah Ann; John Wesley (m) Fannie Louisa MARSHALL in Franklin Co., Indiana in 1842; James; Joseph M. (m) Mary ??; Matthew; Sarah Jane; Rebecca. Some of this family moved to Rush Co., Indiana by 1870.

MCCOY (Alexander and Elizabeth LONG) 1808-1850 +/- Along Indian Creek. Debra Yanik (Sep 27, 1997) Both Alexander and Elizabeth were born in Penn but moved to Butler Cty as children. Their son John moved from Butler Cty to Franklin Cty in 1856. My line continues from there.

MCCLELLAN (James, Elizabeth COMBS) Hamilton - from 1857 to 1872. Tami Ausbrooks (Sep 27, 1997 - 09:40)
Seeking information on Civil War service (James) and the parents of James McClellan.

QUINN (William Daniel) Middletown. kay quinn skinner (Sep 28, 1997 - 15:26)
Any information on William Daniel Quinn, born Middletown Ohio 11-30-1887, died 3-29-1919, parents James and Mary Rafferty Quinn. Belonged to Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Many brothers and sisters.

REILEY (John) place unknown, perhaps Butler CO. seat about 1826. Bill Reiley (Sep 29, 1997) I'm interested in any information concerning John Reiley, who was the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Butler Co. in 1826. Was he married, who were his parents, was he connected to the small community named Reily? Thank you for any help. Bill Reiley

WHITEHEAD (Daniel and Anne Whitehead (same!)) Liberty Township (Princeton area), 1820+ John B. Whitehead (Oct 4, 1997) He was blacksmith and farmer. DOD? Location? Any clues appreciated. My gggrandfather. Were in 1820 census. Any cemeteries in or near Princeton? (Jan 4, 1998)

FARRELL (Elizabeth) oxford. ann conway gee (Oct 4, 1997 - 14:53)
elizabeth farrell married john joseph conway circa 1893. he died in cinncinnati around 1905. children were william, john joseph, lillian, albert, edwin and claire. any info on farrell family in hamilton or oxford would be greatlly appreciated. i have no info on her or parents. she died in detroit mi in 1945.

MOUDY, Peter (Elizabeth ??) Ross twp. Carrie MALINOWSKI (Oct 4, 1997) Looking for any info on any of the Moudy's in Ross Twp. Also info on there spouses.

HOLMES (William & Martha Unknown) Dee Raymond (Oct 5, 1997) William HOLMES, Jr. moved to Butler County, OH in 1798 with his father, William HOLMES, Sr. and his mother Martha (maiden name unknown). William Jr. had at least one sibling, a younger brother named John. Am interested in learning names of other siblings and everything possible about their time in Butler County. Thanks

REEB (Michael & Catharine, unknown & Matilda, unknown) Milford Township, 1860 through 1900. John V. REEB (Oct 5, 1997) If Michael Reeb was born December 1820, I may have his French ancestry back to 1600s, will gladly exchange for information on or from his descendants. I would like to find a record of his death or tombstone inscription. He had son Benno born 1879. Are there descendants in Butler County?

CASTO (James H.) 1825?. Robert Casto (Oct 9, 1997) James married Nancy BRITTON in Wash. co. in 1829. Records show he was from Butler co.

PEYTON (Townsend and Sarah YATES) arrived ~1830. Brian Bashaw (Oct 11, 1997) This PEYTON family is from Loudoun Cty, Virginia. We are descendants of Townsend PEYTON's son Alfred who moved from Butler Cty to Missouri @1850

BLUE (Abraham and Elizabeth QUICK). A. Deanne Dirden (Oct 11, 1997) Looking for information on the above and son Henry Blue and wife Mary GARRETT.

SCHENCK (Garret D. & Catherine SNYDER) Middletown in the early 1800's. Priscilla W. Hausmann (Oct 17, 1997) He had a hotel there for awhile and then moved to Illinois. Who were his parents?

BUTLER (Howard & Barbara BURROUGHS) to Middletown from Highland County (1923 to 1926). Howard E. Butler (Oct 18, 1997)

LAMBERTSON (John and Sarah WILSON) Stillwell Corner, 1838-1875. Travis LeMaster (Oct 19, 1997) John & Sarah came from Warren Co. NJ to Butler Co., IN circa 1837.

WILSON (Samuel and Elizabeth ????) ca. 1836 aft 1850. Travis LeMaster (Oct 19, 1997) Samuel & wife Elizabeth came from New Jersey to Butler Co., OH circa 1836. Samuel died between 1836-1850 in Butler Co., OH. Wife Elizabeth died after 1850 census Butler Co., OH

MCCLOSKEY (John, Elizabeth BROSIUS) Rossville, 1803. Andy F. McCloskey (Oct 21, 1997) Original settlers in Butler Co.

MOHR (William C. - Cora L. PEPPER) Brown Rd , Oxford , Oh. Mr Gene Mohr 2257 Salem Ave Grove City, Ohio 43123-1829 (Oct 24, 1997 - 23:01) for more info , see - Peppertown, Franklin County, Indiana. Surnames : Mohr, Pepper, BOLTZ, REIFEL, HANNEBAUM, and many more. Books : "The Reifels, "The Hannebaums", "Mohr and Allied Families" - over 100 Surnames / 600 people all above from Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

BELL (Christian/Christopher; Elizabeth CHANCE) Married 1869, Union or Liberty Twp. Margaret Van Ness Nelson (Oct 25, 1997) Seek descendants of Christopher/Christian BELL, (son of Thomas BELL), born Scotland ca 1830, immigrated ca 1834, died Grant Co IN 1904, buried Jones Cemetery (Wells Co IN?) and his wife Elizabeth CHANCE (dau of Emanuel CHANCE and Elizabeth AKERS), married ca 1869 Butler Co OH, born 1848 Butler Co OH, died 1900 Grant Co. IN, resided Van Buren, Grant Co., IN. Their three heirs were John C. (Chance or Cary) BELL, (born 1873); Laura (or Louisa) E. BELL (born 1877); and Elery C. (Chance or Cary). BELL. Laura married, 11 Mar 1894, Albert REA (son of William RAE and Elizabeth ARNOLD) of Dillman, Wells Co IN.

SHEPARD (William) Blair (Oct 25, 1997)

CHATTEN (Martha Jane) Dot in FL (Oct 26, 1997) Looking for marriage of Martha Jane CHATTEN to G. W. SADLER about 1855.

AKERS (Abraham; Catherine O'CONNER) Liberty Twp; 1820-1849. Margaret Van Ness Nelson (Oct 26, 1997) Seek parents and descendants of Abraham AKERS born 1775 PA, died 1859 Clay Co.,IN. Wife Catherine OÕCONNER born 1779 PA, died 1871 Clay Co,, IN. Resided Butler Co., OH ca 1820-1849. Sons: Benjamin; George; John (Lavinia PETERSEN 1818 NC-1914 IN), and Silas (moved to KS). Daughters Mary; Sarah MURPHY (Robert) resided Butler County, Ohio; Elizabeth CHANCE (Emanuel) resided Butler Co OH; Malinda THOMPSON (Joseph); Julia ERNHART (Lorenzo D.)resided Clay Co IN; Mariah THOMPSON (David); Rhoda BROWN resided Clay Co,, IN. Grandsons James AKERS and William Alexander AKERS.

LAISHLEY (Richard; Ann TAYLOR) Lemon Twp. 1812-1894. Margaret Van Ness Nelson (Oct 26, 1997) Seek descendants of Richard LAISHLEY born 1805, England, and his wife Ann TAYLOR (1811-1894) Resided Butler Co OH. Their daughter Caroline LAISHLEY, born 1849, married William MINOR, born 1835, OH, and had one child, the distinguished physician Charles Laishley MINOR, M.D.,died 18 Feb 1936, Springfield, Clark Co., OH. His wife was Jane HALL MINOR who resided at 725 N. Limestone St., Springfield, OH. In 1936 their only child, Marcia MINOR, was a student at Western College for Women, Oxford, OH. Did she marry and have children?

CARSON (James; Margaret POTTS) Lemon Twp; 1799-1853. Margaret Van Ness Nelson (Oct 26, 1997) Seek descendants of James CARSON, born 1799 Butler Co OH and died 1853 Lemon Twp, Butler Co, (son of John and Leah CARSON) and wife Margaret POTTS (dau of Mary Ann RALSTON and Mr. POTTS, prob. John) born 1799 Butler Co and died 1854 Lemon Twp, Butler Co OH. Children - three daughters and two sons: daughters - Mary Ann and Leah (twins); Eliza (details unknown); son, John P. CARSON 1823-1887 (Sarah FITZGERALD, dau of William FITZGERALD and Sarah ULM>) John P. CARSON's children: Carrie Eliza CARSON (Duane Nixon SHURTZ); Edward B CARSON (born 1875). Son, Andrew Jackson CARSON (Eliza Jane DAVIS, daughter of Samuel DAVIS and Narcissa HOWARD). Andrew and Eliza's children: James B. CARSON married Ella M. HARKRADER; Charles CARSON married Catherine BRANER and had son Robert CARSON.

COPESTICK (John; Elizabeth CARSON) Lemon Twp. 1830. Margaret Van Ness Nelson (Oct 26, 1997) Seek descendants of John COPESTICK/COAPSTICK, died 1833 Clinton Co. IN, who moved from Butler Co OH to Clinton Co IN in 1830s and wife, Elizabeth CARSON born ca 1790 PA (probably Fayette Co.) died before 1860, Clinton Co. IN. John is the son of Samuel COPESTICK, who died 1817 Butler Co. OH and the brother of Samuel COPESTICK (wife Elizabeth CONCANNON) of Carroll Co. IN. Elizabeth is the daughter of John and Leah CARSON, Butler Co OH. Children (named in John COPESTICK's will, probated 19 Jun 1837): Sarah COPESTICK; Samuel COPESTICK; Leah COPESTICK; John COPESTICK; Jane COPESTICK. In the 1850 Clinton Co IN federal census, Elizabeth COPESTICK was living with her son John 36, wife Jane 25, sons Thomas M. 3, and (John) Calvin 1/12. 1860 census shows addtional children in John's family: Elizabeth 8, Samuel 4, and Martin S., 2.

CHANCE (Caleb Lewis; Margaret Line/Lyon). Margaret Van Ness Nelson (Oct 26, 1997) Seek parents(born in PA)/siblings/descendants of Margaret LINE/LYON born 3 May 1822 Butler Co., OH, died 22 April 1900, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS, married 29 September 1842 Warren Co.,OH to Caleb Lewis CHANCE born 28 April 1819 Warren Co.,OH died 28 August 1880, Montgomery Co KS. Resided Clay Co., IN 1850 -1870. Their children, who also moved to Kansas, and their spouses were: Henry, b. 1845 (Martha E. DUNLEVY); Caleb, b. 1846 (Matilda BRISTO); Joseph, b.1848 (Emeline JOHNSON); Victoria Margaret, b. 1853 (James Taylor GROSS); Emanuel, b. 1856 (Maggie E.; second married to Addie MILLER); Newton Lewis, b. 1858 (Eva D. BROWNLOW); and Sarah Ann, b. 1867 (William Franklin EDWARDS.)

MATSON (Thomas; Elizabeth) Lemon Twp. 1804-1848. Margaret Van Ness Nelson (Oct 26, 1997) Seek descendants of Thomas MATSON (1776-1848) and wife Elizabeth. Their children:
1) Simon MATSON (Mary) had children Elizabeth Anna (Peter J. SMITH); Nancy M.; Green N.; Thomas M.; Boyton T; and Farris W. MATSON.
2) Enoch MATSON (Mary DIVELY)had at least one child Elizabeth Jane MATSON (Martin SHEETS) who had son William Alexander SHEETS.
3) Jane MATSON (GOBLE) children Thomas GOBLE and Elizabeth GOBLE.
4) John C. MATSON (Louisa Eliza PIERCE) daughter Elizabeth MATSON; son Thomas MATSON; daughter Naomi MATSON ; son Joseph P. MATSON (Mary Barbara "Sallie" HOFFMAN); daughter Mary Eliza MATSON. Which daughter married a NIXON?
5) Elizabeth "Betsy" MATSON (William ROBESON) son Enoch ROBISON (Mary Maglain SHIRTS/SHOTTS)
6) Benjamin Cox MATSON (Kezia) had children McDowl MATSON and Melvara C. MATSON.
7) Naomi MATSON (Daniel BOWMAN)

COX (Joseph; Ann MATSON) Liberty Twp. 1804-1842. Margaret Van Ness Nelson (Oct 26, 1997) Seek descendants of Ann MATSON, (1772-1839) and husband Joseph COX (1767-1842) Children:
1) Benjamin COX (Margaret LAREW) had sons Benjamin and Joseph COX.
2) Elizabeth COX (David WILLIAMSON) had son Peter WILLIAMSON.
3) John COX (Ann) had children Eliza COX (Luther M. HUGHES); Sarah Elizabeth COX (Sylvester MCCLEAN); and John COX Jr.
3) Mary Ann COX (Samuel W. AYERS)
4) Julia Ann COX (Robert MCMAKEN)
5) Joseph COX
6) Bethana COX (Mr. FARMER.)

WILLIS (Joseph; Mary Ann RALSTON) Liberty Twp; 1807. Margaret Van Ness Nelson (Oct 26, 1997) Seek descendants of Joseph WILLIS (1807ce, Lib Twp., Butler Co OH) Married 1806 Warren Co OH to Mary Ann RALSTON POTTS (1775-1866 dau of Andrew R. RALSTON b 1731 Scotland and Anges BROWN born 1736 Scotland, both died PA). By 1820 Joseph WILLIS in Miami Co OH. Children: Elicum WILLIS (Sarah YOUNG); Andrew WILLIS; Henderson WILLIS; Isabella WILLIS.

CARSON (John; Leah) Lemon Twp. 1804-1835. Margaret Van Ness Nelson (Oct 26, 1997) Seek descendants of John and Leah CARSON , both died Lemon Twp Butler Co before 1835. Sold land in Fayette Co PA and bought land in (what would become) Butler Co OH in 1798. Children: William CARSON (Mary MCGUIRE/MCCLURE?); Samuel CARSON (Leah LOWRY); Alexander CARSON (Mary WALLACE); John CARSON (Nancy POTTS) Nancy CARSON (William POTTS); Leah CARSON (Jonathan TULLIS); Sarah CARSON (Samuel MCCAFFERTY); Mary CARSON (John SUTTON); Elizabeth CARSON (John COPESTICK); Susannah CARSON (John CHAMBERS).

DUNHAM (James and Melissa Wagner) Reily. Angela Dunham (Oct 27, 1997)

BOWMAN (Daniel; Naomi MATSON) Lemon Twp; married 1819. Margaret Van Ness Nelson (Oct 27, 1997 - 17:26)
Seek descendants of Daniel BOWMAN and Naomi Matson, married 1819, Butler Co OH. I assume it was Daniel¹s sister, Jane BOWMAN, who married George VANSHAIK or VANSKIKE, 11 Jan 1838, Butler Co., OH. The VANSKAIK children were Elizabeth J.; Naomi; John; Charlotte A.; Thomas; William; Benjamin; Clinton; Caroline; Robert; Charles.

NIXON (Richard; Abigail AYERS) 1842. Margaret Van Ness Nelson (Oct 27, 1997 - 17:28)
Seek descendants of Richard NIXON and wife Abigail AYERS who married 29 Oct 1842, Butler Co., OH. Their children were Samuel; Oliver P. George C.; Mary E.; Margaret N.; and Lidia J.

THOMPSON (Samuel & Rebecca KEEVER) Married 6 June 1830 Ross twp. Talma Klaassen (Oct 29, 1997) Samuel Thompson b. 1810 married Rebecca Keever d/o John Keever and Lydia DRAKE. John Keever lived in Ross twp. By 1850 Samuel and Rebecca lived in Warren co Deerfield twp. John and Lydia Keever were in their household. Samuel and Rebecca's children were: Elizabeth b. 1830 (Heuston CLENDENDIN), William b. 1832, Joseph H. b. 1843, Robert S. b. 1846, Malissa Jane b. 1850. Samuel and Rebecca and 3 youngest moved to Shelby co. IL by 1860. Would like to know who Samuels' parents were.

NICHOL / NICHOLL (Sarah WARRICK Nichol) married Jesse ANDREW 7 October 1828. Katrina Biddulph Weed (Oct 29, 1997) I have the marriage record of my ancestors Jesse Andrew and his wife Sarah Warrick Nichol. She was born in Ohio and was married in Butler Co. I would very much like to find out who her parents and siblings were. If anyone knows of this family or has information that might help me please contact me.

PUGH` (John, Arlene TOLLES) John O. Pugh (Oct 31, 1997)

WILKINSON (Ichabod - Anne TAYLOR). Debbie Beechy (Oct 31, 1997) Ichabod WILKINSON might have died in Butler Co, OH. He died March of 1825. Would appreciate any replies. Thank you.

ALGER (William and Nancy Carnes) married 19 January 1912. Rick Nixon (Nov 2, 1997) Searching for parents of both. The family may have moved to Fayette County, Indiana. Son, Martin was married there on 6 August 1843. A Skilmon Alger appears in the 1830 census.

BIGHAM (James and Betsy) Hanover Twp?, 1830,1840. bob harris (Nov 3, 1997) They were from Penn, one son Jacob moved to Darke Co., then to Michigan.

HOLMES (William and Martha (Unknown)) 1798- about 1820. Dee Raymond (Nov 4, 1997) Looking for any info concerning William and Martha HOLMES and their children. It is known that there was at least one son, William, who was 8 years old when they moved to Butler County, OH in 1798.

DUNHAM (Eleazer and Dinah BUTLER) Reiley Township 1820-1850. Angela Dunham (Nov 6, 1997) Who was Eleazers father? Eleazer was born Abt 1773 Marthas Vineyard, Ma.

SMITH (Perry and Nancy STILL) Darrtown, 1840 http://members.aol.com/cyndipote/gene.htm. Cyndi Pote (Nov 7, 1997) I am descended from Perry SMITH and his 3rd wife, Elizabeth Jane HILLYER. Perry and Nancy (STILL) SMITH moved to Montgomery and later Warren Co. IN. Was he the son of William L. SMITH, living nearby in Darrtown in 1840? Very much interested in finding Perry's ancestors and also descendants from all 3 wives.

BINEGAR (Clyde & Olive or Corinne RILEY) HAMILTON 1936. Wayne Binegar (Nov 8, 1997)

WETZEL (John & Elizabeth CRULL) 1827. June Miller (Nov 8, 1997) Any information pertaining to this couple that were married in Butler Co. Ohio on November 15, 1827. I am trying to find the parents of John M. Wetzel born in Indiana in 1836.

LAFFERTY (Patrick). Jacquelyn Glavinick (Nov 10, 1997) Patrick LAFFERTY is listed on the 1810 census in Donnegal Twp. One male over 45 and one female over 45. Could this be the same Patrick Lafferty that married Sarah MILLER in Montgomery co, OH 2 Oct 1804? Did this Patrick died in Butler co?

THOMPSON (David Marion /Aaron & Sarah YOUNG / Jane LEE) 1820-1880. Phyllis Jones (Nov 11, 1997) Aaron THOMPSON and Jane LEE both died in Butler County. Aaron on 20 July 1840 and Jane in 1827. Where might they be buried at and do they have headstones? Are there certificates of death or possible an obituary in the newspaper? How many children did they have and names? Their son David Marion THOMPSON was born in Warren County in 1812, but was married in Butler County to Sarah YOUNG in 1842. Sarah died in Warren County, but I don't know where David died on 4 December 1878, just in Ohio. Thank you for any help that you can give to me in my search......

Joseph JENKINSON (Sarah (Sally) VAIL) 1807. David Jenkinson (Nov 11, 1997) Joseph Jenkinson married Sarah Vail in Butler county in 1807. Apparently, they moved between Hamilton and Butler County more than once. Joseph was Hamilton County Sheriff in 1811-1812. I am looking for any information on the couple, their children, or Joseph's ancestors.

ROBBINS (Anderson; Leah SEWARD ?) Union Twp. Laurie Pelayo (Nov 11, 1997) Looking for a link between Anderson and Lear ROBBINS and a ANNA SEWARD who was living with them in Union Twp., Butler Co. in 1850. Anna was in her 70's, which could make her Leah's Mother or Grandmother. Any help would be appreciated!

RUGLES (James) Lemon Township on 1820 Federal Census http://geocities.com/~drsgen. Donna Ruggles Scott (Nov 13, 1997) I am seeking information about the estate of James Rugles. It is listed in an index for Butler County as E-1826 or E-1326, page 317. Any assitance will be appreciated. Thank you.

STAHLHEBER (Irma STAHLHEBER) Hamilton\Fairfield\Middletown. Jim Purnell (Nov 15, 1997) Looking for ancestors of this person whose married name is Mrs. Donald WEISS, currently living in Fairfield.

WEHR (Jacob) Saint Clair 1840. Nellie Barnes (Nov 16, 1997) searching for information about this family line, have information Jacob was one of the first settlers in Ohio and owned the first distillery in the state

BOWERMAN (William and Elizabeth TITUS) were married in Butler Co (?) in 1831 Chris Summers (Nov 17, 1997) Need parents of William. Believe they were from Pennsylvania. Also need parent of Elizabeth Titus. Believe her father was Ezekial Titus born about 1770. Titus family also from Pennsylvania.

HAWKINS (John and Mary Strunks) 1870. Charles Hawkins (Nov 18, 1997) Need information concerning John Campbell Hawkins b: 1858 Johns father was George Hawkins born approx. 1831. Last information I have came from 1870 Butler County Census.

SEWARD (Joseph & Eliza TALIAFERRO). (Nov 20, 1997) Married in Ohio around 1835

JONES (Richard & Jane PATE) Morgan Twp. Joel M Pate (Nov 22, 1997) Seeking information on the marriage of Jane PATE, b 1823 in Wales, to Richard W JONES. Married in Morgan Twp, Butler Co OH. Any leads on PATE family in Butler Co, OH, appreciated.

FLEMMING / FLEMING (Eliza FLEMMING) Prior to about 1845. Ron Chaney (Nov 22, 1997) Hoping to find names of parents of Eliza FLEMMING/FLEMING. Eliza born 1821 in Butler Co. Believe family may have later moved to Shelby Co., Ohio, as Eliza married John Bothel there in 1846. Any clues appreciated!

CLIVE (Margaret) Cleveland. Diana Ruth Weber (Nov 23, 1997)

RIESER (David and Sarah JACOBY) moved to Butler Co. in 1833 from PA. Steve Briar (Nov 23, 1997) Looking for father/ancestors of David RIESER,b 9/18/1822 in Bucks Co.PA, moved to Butler Co.1833, apparently married Sarah JACOBY in Butler Co. abt 1846, dtr. Amanda Jane RIESER b.12/15/1847 in Butler Co., moved to Wayne Co. IN about 1860. David died 11/6/1894 in Wayne Co. IN

CROSSLEY (Melvin E. / Hazel C. Witters) Pyrtania Ave 1920's - 30's. Michael Crossley (Nov 24, 1997) I am looking for any history of my mother and father. There were 3 sons born: Terry ( died at birth), Michael, and Roger.

BROWN (Samuel & Jane BELL) married Butler Co. 1807. Cheryl Wixon Gocken (Nov 25, 1997) Would like info on parents of Samuel & Jane BELL BROWN. His parents supposedly John & Elizabeth CROSSLEY both born in NJ. John was supposed to have been in Rev. War. Moved to KY then to OH, sources say, 1786. Elizabeth lived to be 101 yrs. and probably died in IN. Don't know of any more children at this time.

INGRAM (Jonson or Johnson? & Martha Bea EMERY or EMORY) Middletown, Ohio. Barry Ingram (Nov 29, 1997) Looking for information on Jonson- his son was my father, Joseph Clyde Ingram

STEPHENS (Abedingo and Mehetable GERARD) prior 1830. Carolyn Gerard (Nov 29, 1997) Seeking data on this family who moved to Fountain Co. Indiana in 1830.

ROBISON (Alexander & Ann HINSEY) Sandy Eskew (Dec 3, 1997)

HULL (ISAAC, SUSAN JOHNSON (Jonson)) Ross and Fairfield Townships - 1819 - 1833. James R. Hull (Dec 5, 1997) Isaac Hull was a Revolutionary War soldier, having enlisted at Washington County, PA, and who emigrated to Butler County in 1819 from Pennsylvania. Some of the children of Isaac and Susan were named Solomon, Abraham Johnson, Elizabeth, Isaac W., Samuel, Jacob W.

MCCANDLESS (Otho, Harriett C. MURRAY) Blue Ball...1865 - 1890. Patrick Murphy (Dec 5, 1997 - 21:33)
Searching for information on the MCCANDLESS Family that lived just west of Blue Ball, Butler County, Ohio. The parents names were: Otho E. MCCANDLESS and Harriet C. MURRAY. Otho E. MCCANDLESS was born at Red Lion, OH in 1845. Harriet C. Murray was born at Harrisburg, OH in 1847. Their children; that I know of, are: George, Homer, Nova, Carrie, Oscar, Minor and Myrtle. I believe the parents of Otho E. MCCANDLESS were William and Amy MCCANDLESS...from Warren County, OH. Hoping somebody out there is researching this family. Thank you, Patrick Murphy/Indpls., IN

ROLL or RALL, TIMBRELL (Jacob TIMBRELL, Lydia ROLL). Audrey Shields Hancock (Dec 6, 1997) Seek information on the Lydia ROLL who married 1813 Butler Co., OH to Jacob TIMBRELL. Was Lydia the widow of John ROLL who married #1 Rachel VANWINKLE, married #2 Edith WICK, & mar #3 Lydia (UNKNOWN)? Would appreciate contact with descendants of any person mentioned above. Need clarification on the ROLL family of Butler Co., OH.

FOWLER (James A. Elizabeth //) Milford Twp. 1850. Sally Gordon (Dec 6, 1997) James b. c1788 MD; Elizabeth b. c1792 KY; Son Francis b. c1829 OH; dau. Hannah b. c1824 OH, m. Wm. Clinton HANBY

DAWSON (William & Margaret ?) Reily Twp, 1850 Census. Pat Doster (Dec 7, 1997) Looking for William & Margaret DAWSON b. 1806 OH. Where? Three sons: Henry b. 1837 OH; Thomas I. b. 1844 IN; Wm Jr b. 1850 OH; one dau Sarah Dawson b. 1839 OH. Also in household are Eliza DOTY, b. 1839 IN, and Almira DOTY, b. 1842 IN. Were the last two girls grandchildren? Will exchange DAWSON genealogy on OH/KY/IN family.

MOREY (David) Somerville, 1840. Tom Palmer (Dec 9, 1997) David MOREY was father to my GGGrandfather Thomas Ewing Morey. David was born in New York about 1810 and married in April 1835 in Butler Co. I'd appreciate any information on his wife (possibly EWING?), the date he died, or his siblings/parents. (Thomas Morey had moved to Iowa or Missouri by about 1860.)

MOREY (Thomas, Elizabeth CONARROE) Somerville 1835-1837 or later. Tom Palmer (Dec 10, 1997) I'm looking for information on the marriage date of Thomas Morey (about 1860) and information on his father, David Morey, and his mother Elizabeth Conarroe, including both birth and death dates. Also, Thomas's middle name was EWING. Is this a Butler county surname?

DRAYER (Joseph and Henrietta BREITENBACH) Hamilton, Ohio (1833) and buried in Fairfield Cemetery (1850). Beverly W. Jett (Dec 12, 1997) Their son is Judge John Breitenbach Drayer. He was born on April 7, 1823 and died March 23, 1891. He studied law under the Hon. John Woods beginning in 1842 and practiced law in Hamilton, Ohio for eight years, then moving to Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. In 1858, Judge Drayer moved to Mr. Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa. After the death of his second wife, Mary McCabe, he moved back to Seven Mile, Ohio where he died in 1891. His Grandfather spelled his name DREHER and is from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. His father, Joseph was a watchsmith in Hamilton, Ohio. They moved to Hamilton in 1833 from Pennsylvania. I am looking for any additional information on the Dreher/Drayer line. Thank You! Beverly W. Jett

HENRY (John/ Margaret SIMPSON) Darrtown OH. Judith Handley Newland (Dec 13, 1997) Looking for possible birth/death info on John Henry. Margaret died in Darrtown OH at the age of 101. Her family as well as John's came from PA. Their daughtyer Margaret Jane married Evan J. HANDLEY, son of George and Isabella Jones Handley, from Greenbrier Co W VA

LIKENS or LIKINS (Sadie MOREHOUSE) Andy Likins (Dec 17, 1997) Wondering if anyone knows anything about Sadie, or her husband ______ LIKENS who served in the Civil War. Thanks.

JOHNSON (George and Ann HULITT) Liberty Twp. 1850-1860's. Andy Likins (Dec 17, 1997)

MARTZ (David) Madison Township. Allen Donald Tallman (Dec 20, 1997) I have History on the David Martz family. David Martz was born 15 June 1815 in Madison Township, Butler County, Ohio, and he died 10 July 1902 in Madison Township, Butler County, Ohio. Also spelled his name MARTS. I can furnish you more data if you are interested.

CAMPBELL (Hiram and Mabel PENNINGTON) Hamilton Ohio. MICHEAL CAMPBELL (Dec 20, 1997)

DEHART (James and Nancy SPARKS) Fairfield 1900-. Debbie Howard (Dec 21, 1997) Looking for when Nancy Sparks Dehart died. She was born in 1855. Supposedly lived to be over 100 years old. She lived with her son Isaic for a while until she was put in nursing home. Would also like to find where she is buried. Thanks

BROOKS (John Gray, (1) Mary K. (unk), (2) Rebecca Catherine KLECKNER) Between 1816 and about 1847. Joseph BROOKS is buried there. Chuck Taylor (Dec 25, 1997) Willing to exchange information with anyong working on the descendants or ancestors of Joseph BROOKS and Tinley M. BROOKS. Related surnames are BEAUCHAMP, GRAY, and SHORT.

RICHTSTINE (John & Susannah MARTZ) Wayne Township 1836-1842. Allen Donald Tallman, Bountiful, Utah (Dec 26, 1997) John RICHTSTINE Sr.-703 was born on 29 Aug 1790 at Longswamp Twp., Berks, Pennsylvania. He died on 29 Sep 1881 at Brimfield Twp, Peoria, Il.. He was buried on 1 Oct 1881 at French Grove Cem, Peoria, Il.. He married Susannah MARTZ-704 on 11 Apr 1811 at , Northumberland, Pa.. She was born on 21 Apr 1788 at Augusta, Northumberland, Pennsylvania. She died in 1874 at Brimfield, Peoria, Il.. She was buried at French Grove Cem, Peoria, Il..

	Children:
	13+	i	Henry RICHTSTINE-721 was born in 1812.
	14+	ii	Elizabeth RICHTSTINE-722 was born on 2 Mar 1814.
	15+	iii	John RICHTSTINE Jr.-595 was born on 9 Jan 1816.
	16+	iv	Jacob RICHTSTINE-723 was born in 1817.
	17+	v	Hannah RICHTSTINE-724 was born on 31 Jul 1819.
	18+	vi	Mary RICHTSTINE-725 was born on 30 Apr 1821.
	19+	vii	Margaret RICHTSTINE-726 was born on 14 Dec 1825.

Their next four children all married in Wayne Township, Butler County. They were John Jr. married Elizabeth GRAFT; Jacob married Amela HARTMAN; Hannah married John BOLYARD and Mary married David MOORE. This all happened from late 1839 to early 1842 and all are recorded in the Butler County Marriage Books. John Sr. and Susannah then removed to Montgomery County, Ohio about 1844. This move was to Susannah's brother David who was living in German Township, on a farm he had purchased in 1836. There children went to different areas. Some stayed in other townships in Butler County and others left Ohio for Iowa and Indiana. Margaret, John and Susannah's youngest daughter stayed with them and went to Montgomery County, Ohio.

RIBBLE (Eliza ) David W. Hutchings (Dec 27, 1997) Eliza was born 8/18/1825, she married John Stout Hutchings. They are my ggg-granparents. I am looking for any information about Eliza.

GRABEL family. Kevin (Dec 28, 1997)

MAYBURY family of Fairfield - 1976-1980. Derre Southworth MAYBURY (Dec 28, 1997) I am looking for decendants of William F and Edith MAYBURY. They had a son, named Jack Maybury. Edith died in Jan of 1976 and son Jack in 1980. In Fairfield, I am looking for decendants. Thanks! Derre Southworth Maybury

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VORHIS (Joshua & Sarah POAST) Lemon Twp. James R. Steward (Dec 28, 1997)

FOWLER (Job Newton). Richard W. Judy (Dec 28, 1997) Any information about Job Newton Fowler, born in Butler Co. c. 1843, would be greatly appreciated.

DAVIS family of Okeana, Morgan Twp. Jay Wright (Dec 29, 1997) Seek parents of "Nancy" (Ann?) DAVIS, b 1808 PA, m Samuel PATTERSON (Jr.) 1826 Franklin Co IN. Her father-in-law Samuel Patterson (Sr.) bur Jack George Cem, Okeana, Butler Co. Are her parents the Meshack and Ann Davis bur in same cem?

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THOMPSON (Samuel & Rebecca KEEVER) Ross twp 1811-1830. Talma Klaassen (Dec 29, 1997) Who were the parents of Samuel THOMPSON b. 1811 PA married Rebecca KEEVER in Butler co 1830. Rebecca KEEVER was the dau of John KEEVER resident of Butler co Ross twp. Close neighbor was William Thompson. Was Samuel a son of William? Talma Klaassen tbk@wichita.infi.net

LEWIS (William and Sarah Elizabeth SEARS) 1883- 1901 resided in Butler county, Ohio http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/8411. Heather Zabel (Dec 29, 1997) ALL queries and information GREATLY appreciated.

BRANN (Jeremiah & Sarah REEDER) Ross Twp. Gary B. Moore (Dec 29, 1997) I am attempting to find the BRANN family. I would like to see if this couple is related to my gr-gr grandfather Josiah W. BRANN who lived in Missouri & Kansas most of his life. He was married in Preble County, OH to Margaret Ann HICKMAN on 9/1/1836. There was a Jeremiah BRANN that married Elizabeth HARSHMAN in Preble Co on 12/12/1837. I have not been able to locate Josiah's birthplace or other family. Josiah was born 9/18/1817 in either OH or VA. The Jeremiah BRANN that lived in Butler County, OH was born in 1764, probably in Westmorland CO, VA. He married Sarah REEDER on 3/20/1789. He died in Butler Co. on 7/27/1834 and was buried in Layhigh Cem on Kirchling Rd., Ross Twp. If you have any information on this line of the BRANN clan, please let me know. I will see if it fits what I have for Josiah BRANN.

DUNHAM (Eleazer and Dinah BUTLER) Oxford / Reily Twp 1806 (?) Angela Dunham (Dec 30, 1997) The Dunhams still have family in Butler County. I am looking for Eleazers parents. He was born in Marthas Vineyard, Ma. and moved to Butler Co. around 1806. I cannot find his death information. I know that he is listed on a monument on monument(?) St. in Hamilton. I would like to find this info too. He was a Sea Captain. I have been looking for info for months.

DOTY (Samuel and Mary BROWN ?) Liberty Twp Edith Levin (Dec 31, 1997) Samuel Doty (1755-1829) was born in Somerset Co, NJ and died in Butler Co, OH. Looking for death record, cemetery, newspaper obituary. His father, Samuel Doty and wife Keturah moved the family to Westmoreland Co, PA before 1790. The Dotys moved on to Ohio, arriving before 1820

READING (REDDING) (Charles - Sarah COOPER) 1820-1830 US Census and 1825 OH Tax List. Don Miller (Jan 1, 1998) Charles and Sarah (COOPER) READING had the following children born in (Butler)OH: Sarah, James, Ezekiel, John, Eleanor; Azariah & Aaron pos. born in Wayne Co. IN. Eldest sons, William and George, were born ca 1813-1815 in DE possibly by an unknown first wife. Believed the family moved to (Wayne)IN ca 1835 and was in Niles Twp. (Delaware) IN by 1840. Charles and Sarah READING buried Granville Cemetery, (Delaware) IN. Would appreciate information about the COOPER/READING families.

STILL (Alexander and Phoebe MARSH) Married there in 1814. Susan Westcott (Jan 1, 1998) Looking for information on his parents and his family. I have also found his last names spelled as STELLE. I have some information on his children and her family that I am willing to share.

MARSH (John and Nancy SCUDDER) In 1799 they were in Hamilton County area before it became Butler Co. Susan Westcott (Jan 1, 1998) I am looking for information on them and their daughter, Pheobe Marsh who maried Alexander Still/Stelle in 1814 in Butler Co.

TALBERT (William & "Polly" Mary Ann FITZRANDOLPH) Early 1800'S. Arthur C. Hudson (Jan 2, 1998) William TALBERT was born 15 Aug 1810 in Butler Co OH. His parents are unknown. He was married to Mary Ann FITZRANDOLPH 11 May 1834 in Champaign County OH. Their first child, David, was born in Butler Co Ohio 25-28 Dec 1834. William died 16 Nov 1873 Shelby Co. IN. Mary was the daughter of David FITZRANDOLPH and Mary "Polly" RICHARDSON, daughter of Jacob RICHARDSON. She was born 16 March 1814 in Warren Co OH. She died Mary F. DAVIS 20 Dec 1906 Shelbyville, IN.

SLIFER or SLIPHER (Stephen and Elizabeth) 1840 St. Clair Twp. Lynne Emmons (Jan 3, 1998) Would like to share research on the Slifer families of Montgomery and Butler Co.'s. Believe Stephen's brother Jacob may have lived in Butler Co. as well. Time period would be early 1800's. Thanks.

STREIFTHAU (Gustave & Sarah Emma PALMER) 1892 onward. Deanna Williams (Jan 3, 1998)

VOREIS, VORIS, VORHIS (Abraham, Elizabeth DOWNEY) Larry Voreis (Jan 3, 1998) I am researching Abraham Voris (Vorhis, VORHEES, Voreis, etc.) and his wife Elizabeth and their residence in Prebble and Butler Counties, Ohio. They arrived from Barren Co., KY in 1806-1809. Four children were born to them in Prebble Co.: Abraham Jr. abt 1809, David Rice 27 Jul 1812, Jared abt. 1813, and Sarah abt. 1816. After living in Prebble Co. they were said to have moved to Butler Co. About 1821 the family moved to Rush Co.,IN and in 1836 they moved to Marshall Co.,IN.

JOHNSON (Thomas Jefferson and Tibitha E. MARKHAM) Thomas Jefferson JOHNSON was born 6/17/1844. Betty Williams (Jan 5, 1998) His father was George Washington Johnson born 12/27/1797 but I don't know where or who he married. thanks bettyw@lcc.net

LEWIS (William C.) 1883- 1901 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/8411. Heather Zabel (Jan 5, 1998) Seeking ancestors, descendants, and cousins.

SEARS (Sarah Elizabeth) 1883- 1901 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/8411. Heather Zabel (Jan 5, 1998) Was married at this time to William C. Lewis. Seeking ancestors, descendants, and cousins.

SCHRICHTE (George and Elizabeth BECKER) Hamilton, 1850's-1889. Mary Ellen Schrichte Jones (Jan 5, 1998) Seeking information on the family of George H. SCHRICHTE (1833-1889), married to Elizabeth BECKER(1842-1883). He owned a grocery strore on the nec of 3rd & Heaton in the 1870's and 80's. Also interested in the George's relationship to Frank(1838-1914) and Mary Anna (SCHRICHTE) BECKER(1838-1909). This is especially important because I know Mary Anna's parents. Both families were members of St. Stephen's parish.

LOVE (Elmer & Millie SATTERFIELD) 2149 Peck Ave, Hamilton Ohio Vivian Love Holland (Jan 6, 1998)

WATHEN (Clyde & Carolyn TAYLER) 841 Vine St, Hamilton OH 45011. C WATHEN (Jan 9, 1998)

HITE (Henry and Annie Laurie RAMSEY) Fairfield, 1914? R. Fox (Jan 9, 1998) Their children were left at the Butler County Children's Home sometime in 1914. Children's names: Norman, Ruth, Hazel, Della. Unsure why or where Henry and Annie Laurie were afterwards. Any info on them or Children's Home records would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

ALBERTSON (Nathaniel) albertson (Jan 10, 1998)

GARVER (George) 1840,1850, 1860/'s. Bobby R. Michael (Jan 10, 1998) George Garver (my gggrandfather) was born in Ohio and married Catharine STONEBRAKER (born in Butler County, OH in 1824) in Montgomery County, IN. Moved back to Butler County, OH and died there on Dec 23, 1865. Who was his father? Where is he buried? Would like to contact anyone who has info on the Garvers or Stonebrakers.

ROOMS (Charles) 1850+ M. Waters (Jan 10, 1998) Need info on CRAIG, Jennie, SHANK, Barbara

BOLBY (David - Nancy PERRINE) CA. 1857. Wendy Bolby McNitt (Jan 11, 1998) I am looking for information about the BOLBY and PERRINE families living in Butler Co. ca. 1850's

LEWELLEN or LLEWELLYN (Isaiah). Anne Lewellen (Jan 11, 1998) Seeking wife of Isaiah Lewellen

POWELL (David and Angela SPELLMAN) David born March 8, 1838 in Butler County. Betty Ronken (Jan 12, 1998) The Powells lived in Mercer County after marriage, would like to know when he moved there and his parent's names.

FULLER (Winfield Lee and Alma CARR) From Portsmouth and Ross, Winfield born Jul 12, 1849, Alma about 1850. Martha Wagele (Jan 13, 1998) Looking for any information on this family.

TAYLOR (David & Maude AUCKERMAN) Franklin Ohio Before 1922 They could have lived in Masland Ohio. Tami Jensen-Rivera (Jan 15, 1998) I would appreciate any help you could give in finding my any information about my great grandparents. My grandfather David Fernando Taylor lived in Hamilton when my mother, Barbara Taylor, was born in 1944. My grandfather tells me that he never knew his grandparents they were dead when he was born and his father Fern David Taylor didn't talk about his parents. My grandfather was born 26 Jan 1922 in the Phillipines and his mother was Phillipine. His mothers name was Claudia Barbara Stevens. That is the only information I have to direct me in my search for my great grandparents. Thank you for any help you can give. Tami Jensen-Rivera

POTTER (Stephen). George Lee (Jan 15, 1998)

VAMCE (John & Martha WALLACE) Judy Wendt (Jan 15, 1998) John Vance died in Butler County in 1825. There exists a probate record, Apt2, pg. 178, Intestate. Where might I write to obtain a copy of this record and what would the charges be. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

TAYLOR (Fern and Claudia STEVENS). Claudia died in 25 Oct 1954 in Hamilton Butler Ohio. Tami Rivera (Jan 16, 1998) It would be nice if someone in your area would look for Claudia Barbara Taylor's obituary in the newspaper from 1954. Also Fern Taylor was buried in Hamilton in 1969. His obituary would also be helpful to me.

SNYDER, SINKEY, WEIKEL, SHIELDS (Daniel & Mary Jane SINKEY) Lemon Twp. Audrey Shields Hancock (Jan 16, 1998) Seek contact with descendants of: Daniel C. SNYDER b 1837 & mar 1857 to Mary Jane SINKEY, dau/o John SINKEY & Louisa WEIKEL, and gdau/o John SINKEY & Mary SHIELDS, & g-gdau/o Daniel & Mary SHIELDS from Ireland. Will share information. Audrey Shields HANCOCK, 1130 Dogwood Drive, Portage, MI 49024 at davehancock@worldnet.att.net

ELLIOTT (Jesse and Rachel GOODEN) Bulter or Preble County. John Elliott (Jan 16, 1998) Was in Bulter or Preble County about 1830. Jesse died about 1840. Jesse's son, Alexander Washington Elliott ended up in Fulton County, Indiana.

DWYER (John and Ellen GRACE) Heaton St., Hamilton, OH - in 1880 census, possibly earlier. Judith Armstrong (Jan 17, 1998) Children: John, James Joseph, Lawrence, Anna, Mark, Edward, Agnes and Ella. Would like any information on this family

PARRAMORE (Edward) BUTLER CO. Addie P. Howell (Jan 17, 1998) Looking for information on Edward PARRAMORE b-1822 Butler Co, Ohio. Would appreciate any help with this.

HIGHLEY (Milerd E HIGHLEY & wife Margrete M LEACH) Middletown ohio from the early 20s give or take a year. penny (Jan 17, 1998) Milerd was born in Middletown, his parents were from Bath County KY. Margrete LEACH was from Lafalett Tenn and her father Sneed Leach and her mother was Betty STEPP LEACH ROARK. Betty and Sneed both lived in Middletown as well. Anyone with any info I would reaily appreciate it if you would email me with it thanks

HILLARD (Clarence(George) and Laura Kathryn MEYERS) Middletown. Michael J. Hillard (Jan 18, 1998) Looking for someone with knowledge of the Middletown Fire Department between the years 1918-1932. Great-grandfather Clarence Hillard served on the force as first a fireman until eventually a Lieutenant. Seeking info and hopefully I can find a group picture. If anyone could help I'd love to talk. Clarence worked for or at the Barber shop of Charles JOHNSON located at 324 S. Broad . Does anyone know anything about this place? Thanks!

J0HNSON (Cecil and Myrtle LAWSON) to Hamilton, OH from TN? Jeffrey L. Johnson (Jan 20, 1998)

ROYAL (Margaret) Carol Williams (Jan 20, 1998) I am looking for any information on the ROYAL family in Butler Co., OH. I'm researching BROWN from Chester Co., PA and have a MARGARET ROYAL who m. a John or Samuel BROWN. They were living in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH in 1825 when Salome Harriet BROWN was born. I notice that the Royal family married with the WITHROWS in Butler Co.,OH: John ROYAL to Jane WITHEROW Feb 4, 1847 and William ROYAL to Ewise Emeline WITHROW Feb 20, 1845. Carol Williams ivyroad@prodigy.net

WOOD (Williamand Louisa NELSON) He enlisted on Aug 19, 1862 in 93rd Regt.OVI Co.D in Butler Co. Lee Shinn (Jan 20, 1998) Who are his parents? He married in 1854 in Columbiana Co. Ohio and was a cooper by trade there until his death in 1886

BAKER (Joshua) Milford Twp. circa 1820. Richard W. Baker (Jan 22, 1998) Looking for information relating to Joshua and/or Thomas Baker. They are in Milford Twp. in 1820 and might have come from Campbell Co., KY

HUNTER (George and Eva (?)) around 1924. Roxanne Fox (Jan 22, 1998) Searching for relatives of George and Eva; they were foster parents of my grandmother around 1924, possibly later. She was from the Butler County Children's Home.

HECKER (Paul and Sarah SHAEFFER) Sevenmile Post 1850. William Hecker (Jan 23, 1998)

FREEMAN (Isaac) 1814-1836. Carl A. Freeman (Jan 23, 1998) I am looking for information about Isaac Fitz Freeman Born 1814 in Butler or Hamilton Co. He migrated to Iowa and finally to Sacramento Cal

FREEMAN (Clarkson) 1831-1855. Carl A. Freeman (Jan 23, 1998 - 19:16)
I am looking for information about Clarkson Cummings Freeman Born 1831 in Butler or Hamilton Co. He migrated to Iowa and finally to Sacramento Cal. his father was Dr. James Clarkson Freeman, or Dr. Clarkson Freeman from NJ

FREEMAN (Obediah S. or O.S.) 1814-1850. Carl A. Freeman (Jan 23, 1998 - 19:19)
I am looking for information about Obediah S. Freeman Born 1814 in Butler or Hamilton Co. He migrated to Ill, Iowa and finally to Sacramento Cal. His son was Abraham clark Freeman, or Aby Freeman.

DUNWOODY or DINWIDDIE (Edward & Sarah WYNN) Reily, 1860 to 1880. TERRY DINWIDDIE (Jan 23, 1998) Edward was married to Elizabeth Dukes 11/4/1846 and had 4 children, he then married Sarah Wynn 10/24/59 and had four children-Marias b11/16/66, was my grandfather. Any info about Edward, his parents, the apparent name change or what happened to Elizabeth or anything concerning the family would be appreciated.

MYERS (Leonard, and Ellen ???) Middletown, around 1900 till death. Bob Myers (Jan 25, 1998) Looking for family of Leonard and Ellen Myers of Middletown. Know they had children Mabel, Luther and Charlie ( Little Charlie ). Moved to Middletown area about 1900 from Bath Co. KY. Leonard was born abt. 1870 in KY to Joseph and Lueda STATON Myers. Unsure if descendents are still in the area. Would like to find where Leonard and Ellen are buried, if possible.Any help appreciated as this is a uncompleted branch of my Gr-Grandparents family.

JOHNSON (Maxwell P. & Mary E. OLDHAM), 1811. Helen JOHNSON (Jan 25, 1998) Maxwell P JOHNSON was born in Butler Co Ohio in 1811 He married Mary OLDHAM in Rush Co In

MEECE (George & Lillian GIBBS) Lindenwald 1970-1995. Naomi FRY ( BARRETT ) (Jan 26, 1998) George was son of Nellie and James MEECE. Lillian was daughter of Katie and Archie GIBBS.

BARRETT (Charles & Jacqueline MEECE) Hamilton 1926- present. Naomi FRY (Jan 26, 1998) Charles' mother's name was Lucinda ROBINSON.

YATER (Jerry Lee and Judy Ann WHITAKER) Hamilton (Jerry b. 20jul1945 in Shandon (Butler co),Oh: Judy b. 22jun1947 in Hamilton(Buler co), Oh: m.28may1966 Shandon,Oh) . From: - Dean L. Yater (Jan 27, 1998) Children: Dean Lewis Yater (b.13jan1967 in Hamilton(Butler co),Oh, m.23jul1988 in Hamilton(Butler co),Oh to Patricia Ann Moberly, no children) David Lee Yater (b.28jun1970 in Hamilton(Butler co),Oh, m. ? in Hamilton(Butler co),Oh, to Michelle Robinson, 2 children, Samantha Lynn, Gerri Lee John Christian Yater (b.20jul1973 in Hamilton(Butler co), Oh, not married, 1 child Kendra

MCNEELY (Shannon, Margaret SHANHOLTZER) Shannon was born in Somerville 1843. Max McNeely (Jan 27, 1998) Shannon McNeely was born in Somerville 1843, married Margaret Shanholtzer 1868. They left Somerville about 1874 for Shelbyville, Illinois. I am looking for information on their parents.

WILSON (John) 1815. Alfred Wilson (Jan 28, 1998) I am searching for family of John WILSON. He purchased land in Fayette County, Ind. at the Cincinnatti Land Office 24 Feb. 1815 and gave his residence as Butler County, Ohio. Believe he had a son Joseph and a daughter Ruth, both born in Ohio (re 1850 census)

SUTTON (Jacob and Abigail DOTY) Middletown around 1825. John Sutton (Jan 29, 1998) Looking for information especially about Jacob's (1802-1882) wife, Abigail Doty (1806-1860) whose parents are identified as John and Elizabeth Doty, as well as his mother, Elizabeth BELL married to James Sutton. Elizabeth's father is Nathaniel Bell, but that's all I know. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

RICKART (several families connected with CROOKS, ROSS, CLEM), early 1800's. Mac McCoy (Jan 29, 1998) Interested in any Rickart/ RICKERT/ RICKHARDT / RICHARDS family

WILLIAMS (Jonas & Mary Ann BURTON or BARTON) New Haven in Crosby Township . From: - SHIRLEY HENZI (Jan 29, 1998 - 18:35)
Buried in township cemetery in Harrison OH. Daughter Sarah WILLIAMS married Aman Nam William THRAHER. He died in 1913 or 1914. She died in 1937. They are both buried in Glen Haven Cemetery in Harrison, OH. Jonas WILLIAM was in the Civil War.

MCGEE (JOHN) 1850. JOEL MOORE (Jan 29, 1998)

HOMAN (Simon) steve homan (Jan 30, 1998)

HIGHLEY (Millard was married to Margaret M LEACH ) Middletown Ohio from the 30s to the 90s http://www.geocities.com/heartland/estates/6171. penny (Jan 30, 1998) Millard Highley was the son of Lafe Highley and Mayme SOULE HIGHLEY of Bath County KY. Lafe was the son of George Highley and Amanda EPPERSON Highley and George was the son of George W Highley and Elizabeth (last name unknown at this time) but all was from bath county ky

SHEPHERD (Woodford was married to Nelli MENTZ, and then debbie MULLINS and then shirley [last name unknown at this time]) Middletown Ohio from 1956 to 1978. richard (Jan 30, 1998) Woodford Shepherd's parents were Darb Shepherd and Virgie SLONE shepherd of Floyd County KY. Mr. Shepherd died Nov 1978 and is buried in Butler County Memorial Park.

CULBY (Henry & Mary unknown) Madison Township 1820 and 1830. Larry J Culby (Jan 30, 1998) CULBY / CULBEY / COLBY is shown in 1820 and 1830 census as living in Madison Twp. I have much to share. Any information or a point in the right direction would be appreciated.

SHARP (John J.) Hamilton, approx. 1877-? James Patrick Sharp, Jr. (Jan 31, 1998 - 04:04)
seeking info on Patrick SHARP (Ireland ~1866) married Elizabeth Amelia LENEHAN / LENAHAN /LENAGHAN ~1874; Patrick died ~1880; Eliz. died 1938; their three chidren: James Joseph (b. 10/31/1877); John J. and Agnes. Especially interested in info on other possible siblings or descendants of John J. Sharp or Agnes Sharp. John J. Sharp reputedly was president of bartenders union in or around Hamilton early 1900's; he was also officer of Ancient Order of Hibernians. Old St. Mary's parish family. Where are Agnes and John J. buried? Where is Patrick Sharp buried? Patrick may have had brother, James who also lived for time in Hamilton....did James marry and have family?

LANDIS (Phillip; (1)Elizabeth KURTZ, (2)Catharine BEARY). Joe L. Kropp (Jan 31, 1998) Phillip LANDIS, b. May 6, 1764 in PA, d. Jan 31, 1838 in Butler Co, OH, m. Elizabeth KURTZ. Phillip was the son of Frederick LANDIS & Elizabeth HOCH/HIGH, both b. in Germany. Children of Phillip & Elizabeth: Elizabeth "Eliza", b. 1795: Jacob, b. 1796: Samuel, b. 1798: Phoebe, b. 1799: Joseph, b. 1802: Mary, b. 1804: Phillip (Jr), b. 1806: Rebecca, b. 1808. *Second wife of Phillip: Catharine BEARY: their Children: Sarah, b. 1812: Abraham, b. 1813: "Selle", b. 1815: Frederick, b. 1819: Abraham, b. 1821. Any help with these families would be greatly appreciated and I am happy to share info. Thanks.

FEE (Ewell and Eva Vesteni HOPKINS) Middletown. Bob Graham (Feb 1, 1998) Looking for information on the family of Eva Vesteni HOPKINS that was married to Ewell FEE. She died January 7, 1937 in Middletown, OH on the way home from the theatre after being hit by a car while she was crossing the street. Her children were Shirley, wife of Robert SAYLOR from Crab Orchard, Ky, Denver FEE and Parke FEE. She had lived in the area approximately 11 years. Believe she is the daughter of Joseph HOPKINS and Elizabeth BROCK from Harlan, Co., Ky. She was a member of CO Baptist Church.

HIGGINS (Higgins, Cornelius & TIETSORT, Catherine) Lemon Twnshp. Les Obert (Feb 1, 1998) Cornelius married Catherine in Butler County Sept 1815. Am attempting to find Cornelius's parents. 1807 Butler Co Census lists Johathan E and also Amos. Grant records list a Dennis Higgins Later census lists Cornelius being born in Ky. This is my grandfather X4 Have Info on TIETSORTS but nothing on HIGGINS before this date. Cornelius and Catherine buried in Carrol County Iowa. Births on both about 1790.

SCOTT (Reed/Catherine DELAPLANE) Hamilton. David Scott (Feb 1, 1998; 7-14-3 update)
I have a birthdate of 9 Feb 1813 on Reed Scott. A birthdate of 26 Dec 1816 On Catherine Delaplane. A Marriage on 29 May 1838. I need any info back of these dates.

BEAUCHAMP (Hiram and Edith SNYDER) Hamilton, OH. Hiram died around 1880. Edith died on 3/25/1913. www.cwo.com/echamp. From: - Erik Beauchamp (Feb 1, 1998)

REED (George and Sophia (probably Mary Sophia)) possibly Lemon Twp. 1820 to 1881. Tom Meredith (Feb 2, 1998) I am searching for the family of my great-grandfather, John Edward REED, b. 1864 in Trenton, (?). His father was a George or Edward REED b. 1820, d. 1881 and his mother was Sophia or Mary Sophia (?) b. 1834, d. 1865. The mother died in 1865 and the children were raised in an orphanage in Belleville, IL from that point on to adulthood. I have been unable to find any record of this family in MO or IL. Any help is appreciated.

BOWLIN (Garland and Rebecca PITTS BOWLIN (variety of spelling)) Middletown. Barbara Ingram (Feb 3, 1998) searching for birth, death, place of death, where buried and marriage date of all listed

MEEKER (John & Lydia MILLER). Jane (Feb 3, 1998) Reta Meeker of 32771 Mt Pleasant Rd Lebanon OR 97355 is looking for information on John Meeker. Born 1822 in Butler Co Ohio. Lydia is the dau of George Miller and Alydia STOVER. John mover to Linn co OR in 1848. I do not have a computer. Thank you for your help.