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FORBES (Charles and Persis Hatch CHENEY) Middleton? From: - Michael Milner (Jul 26, 1998)
I am seeking information on Charles and Persis (CHENEY) FORBES. Charles died in Cincinnati on 16 Sep. 1849 and Persis went to live with her dau. and son-in-law: William and Elizabeth MOORE in Middleton. Persis died in Middleton on 26 Dec. 1860. William MOORE was a famous missionary who had been to Burma. If you know anything about these please e-mail or write me at:

Mike Milner
14833 Spring Creek Road #211
Dallas, Texas 75248  

MONTGOMERY (Hugh and Eva Hartman) 1818. From: - Naomi Emmich (Jul 27, 1998)
Petition for Rev Service Pension 1 Feb 1817 Butler Co OH: Petition for Rev Service Pension 7 Oct 1822 Decatur Co IN Pension Claim of Heirs 1855 Decatur Co IN Pension files S35525 and R7318; Military Record #210020. Hugh b 1754 Ireland, d 1830 nr Greensburg, Decatur Co IN

BUBP, BUPP, or BOBP (John BUBP and Elizabeth ? (first wife), Elizabeth HUTTIS (2nd wife)) City of Hamilton. By 1827. From: - Tina Hursh (Jul 31, 1998)
Looking to find descendants of John Bubp and his first wife Elizabeth. The family came from Pennsylvania and settled in Butler county for a short time before moving to Auglaize County, OH (in the 1830's?). Children of John and Elizabeth are: Anna (LANNING), Michael, John, Julia (SWIGART), Polly (DOWYER), and 4 unknown children. Their son Michael was born July 1827 in Hamilton, Butler County. I'm not sure if the other children were born in PA or OH. Also having trouble finding any death record for Elizabeth. Where did she die? John married second to Elizabeth Huttis. Did they marry in Butler County? Any information regarding this family would be greatly appreciated.

BANNISTER (David - Mary ?). From: - Carol Jeffries (Aug 2, 1998)
David A. BANNISTER was b 1820 Butler Co. Parents were Luther & Phoebe. David married c 1840/42, to a Mary, would like to find marriage record. location unknown. Later lived Clermont Co. then to Minnesota after war.

DAVIS (Joshua + Jennie LABERTUEAX) buried in New Burlington, in 1839. From: - Hunter (Aug 3, 1998)
Where is New Burlington cemetary? This is so cool. I had no idea there would be so much available!

BRUNNER (Mathias and Josephine STOKER) Hamilton, 1929. From: - Betsy Brunner Kline (Aug 3, 1998)
Searching for Mathias John Brunner And Josephine. Born in Lucerne Switzerland, Presumably died in the US. Do not know Death date or where they died. I am their great great granddaughter. Please help if you can. Thanks. Kline

MORRISON (Benjamin and Ida Francis COLDIRON) Middletown 1940. From: - Nancy WEBER (Aug 5, 1998)

HOOPER (John E. (Elmer) Euphemi FORD) 1902 - 1924 http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/c/n/Freieda McNeil. From: - mcfence@eohio.net (Aug 7, 1998)
This Family moved around alot, seen in Jefferson, Belmonte, and Mahoning co. One record in bible showed Butler Co. as a place they lived for a few years. John mostly went by Elmer most of his life.

CASE (Edward Steven and Mamie) Camp Dennison after 1909. From: - Peggy Case Aldhizer (Aug 7, 1998)
Edward and his Father Gorge Steven came to Ohio from Mason County Ky. Edward had several sons, one was my Father, Raymond, another brother was Manon Earl. Any info is appreciated. They went to Milford High school.

AUSTIN (Jesse and Sarah CHANA) living in Butler County appl 1830-1850. From: - Donnell Redlingshafer Wisniewski (Aug 9, 1998)
I just received information from a researcher in Randolph Cty., IN listing my great-great grandmother, Josephine AUSTIN, born in Butler Cty., daughter of Jesse and Sarah CHANA AUSTIN. I would like to locate further information on the AUSTIN and CHANA families. Josephine married George W. PERKINS on Dec. 31, 1863 and had five children: Geoge E., Ulysses G., Sarah J., Mary Leona (I knew this one - still living next to my grandparents in 1960), and Emma G. (supposedly married a LONGFELLOW). Thank you for any help. I will gladly exchange information. We recently found a trunk full of memories. Donnell REDLINGSHAFER Wisniewski

FAY (Thomas and Mary MULLALY) Middletown 1860-1888. From: - Bob Krebs (Aug 9, 1998)

ALEXANDER (Joseph and Morrilla WHITE) 1845 to 1864. From: - Amy Walker (Aug 9, 1998)
Trying to locate any info on Joseph and Morrilla Alexander. Like when they came to Butler Co. and any info on their life there. Thank you for any info that anyone can supply.

BALDWIN (Edward Thomas and Geraldine Ann JOHNSON) Hamilton, Ohio, all their lives. From: - J. Anita Fowler (Aug 11, 1998)
Of Irish decent. Son of John Baldwin imigrated from Waterford, Ireland in early 1900's. Brother of John, Pat, Katie, Charles, Irene, and Richard.

HIME (William and Catherine REEDER) Jacksonburg, Wayne Twp, Butler Co., OH. From: - Shirley J. Martin (Aug 22, 1998)
William Hime was born May 22, 1803 died Jan. 24,1850 and buried in Old Jacksonburg Cemetery. Catherine Reeder Hime was born in 1811. She was left to raise Sarah A. born in Jacksonburg 1840, George Hime born 1842, Joseph Edwin Hime born Oct. 2, 1844 d. July 18, 1913 mar. Sarah Ann Miller and last, Ann M. Hime b. 1848 also in Jacksonburg.
Any information on this family will be greatly appreciated. William was born in Germany. Census for 1860 says Catherine also was born in Germany. They are my great, great grandparents. E-Mail address is Surelygene@aol.com

HANAH (Thomas Abigail OSBORN) Reiley township. From: - Jacqueline Sheafer Cramer (Aug 22, 1998)
Information concerning Thomas HANNAH born c 1803 maybe in North Carolina died 1849 in Butler Co. Ohio and Abigail OSBORN HANNAH born c 1804 in New Jersey. There were married February 24, 1831 in Butler Co. Ohio. Children: Dayton O., Thomas, James, John, George, Mary E. WILLIAM.

BOYD (Thomas and Mary MCCULLAM) 1820. From: - Carolyn Frazee (Aug 24, 1998)
Query: Thomas BOYD and Mary McCULLAM were married in Butler Co., OH. on 12-26-1820. Need any infor.

HOWELL (Joseph C., Sarina GUSTIN). From: - Terry Ross (Aug 24, 1998)
I am looking for information On Joseph C. Howell born 1852 and died 1915. His wife was Serina Oliva Gustin Howell born 1855 and died 1893. We have no marriage date. They had two sons Joseph G. Howell born 1879 and Homer Howell. we have no birth date. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you, T.Ross

BENZING (Donald E.) 5727 Horseshoe Bend Drive, Hamilton, OH. From: - Ronald W. Benzing (Aug 28, 1998)

GRABEL (Peter and Elizabeth BARNHARDT) Lived in Several places. They had 12 Children. From: - Mick TRANOR (Aug 29, 1998)
Other Surnames I am searching in Connection with this family.. FRIEND, DAVIS, SNYDER, YORDY, CROUCH, BOWLING, SIZEMORE, HALCOMB, BERNECKER, HALEY, BOWLIN, HELFRY, BRISTLEY, POPP, TAPE, STOUT.

DUNWOODY family. Reilly and Morgan twps. From: - Naomi Emmich (Aug 30, 1998)
beginning to sort the early Dunwoody families (many spellings). need help with records of these and allies during Butler Co War of 1812

HUTCHISON (Robert Lytle II - Esther CUNNINGHAM) Butler Co.?? abt. 1839 or bef. From: - Joan Bilbrey (Sep 2, 1998)
Looking for parents of Robert Lytle HutchisonI m.Esther Cunningham d/oHenry Cunningham and Eliza C.?? 1-15-1839. Children of Robert I and Esther were Robert L.II b. 10-23-1839, Margaret Ann b.9-29-1841, Elizabeth Naomi b. 2-18-1844 Columbus, OH., William Boyd b.9-26 1846, John A. b.3-15-1852 any information concerning the parents of Robert I or for that matter any of these or related folks will be greatly appreciated.

DILLON (Samuel and Mary Elizabeth Davis) 1803-1817. From: - Pat Fabri (Sep 3, 1998)
Descendents of Samuel DILLON and Mary Elizabeth DAVIS please contact querist. Samuel was b. abt. 1781 in Maryland and Elizabeth b. 1780 in Pennsylavania. Children: Thomas H., William, Samuel, M.A. Alford, Mary (WILSON), Humphrey and John David all born Butler Co. Family moved to Illinois after 1817. Dau. Mary stayed in Ohio married a Matthew Wilson of Hamilton, Ohio.

HARDEN, HARDING (John) Morgan Twp. 1803. From: - Joseph Harding (Sep 3, 1998)
John & Samuel Harden were early settlers of Morgan Twp., Butler Co. There was a Samuel Harding who died (1813) of disease while on a unsuccessful effort to rescue Gen. Hull. Would like to find the children of these men. I am trying to establish a connection to my ggrandfather Thomas Kane Harding b 1811 Butler Co. d 1867 Boone Co. In.

CLARK (Miller-Nancy JACKSON) Liberty twp. From: - Cathy Kennard (Sep 3, 1998)
I have found records of Miller Clarks marriage to Nancy Jackson on 2-3-1841 in Butler County, Ohio. I know that Miller clark was born in Pa. Don't know when or where. Any information would be helpful.

CONARROE (Charles/Myrtle WILLIS) Middletown. From: - Millard E. Conarroe (Sep 3, 1998)
Seeking any information about the CONARROE family. They settled in Butler County in the 1700's.

BENZING (Joel and Laura LYNCH) Hamilton. From: - Ronald W. Benzing (Sep 5, 1998)
Joel Benzing is the grandson of Donald E. Benzing who lives on Horseshoe Bend Drive, Hamilton. Joel works for Culter-Hammer and lives on Imperial Drive, Hamilton. Joel is the son of Ronald W. Benzing, who was born in Hamilton and attended Lemon-Monroe High School. He is a retired US Army Chaplain Colonel presently living in Garmisch, Germany and working as a Chaplain for the US Military Community.

DRAKE (James, Mary (Unknown)) 1806. From: - Bill Brauker (Sep 5, 1998)
Looking for information on James DRAKE, also called James John DRAKE. Descendants of James John DRAKE

HAUNSS, HAUNS, HAUNTZ, HAUNGS, HANGS, HANKS, HOENGS, HOUNTZ (Franz Josef and Rosina MAURATH) Hamilton Township, mid to late 1800's. http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/a/u/John-L-Maurath/index.html. From: - John L. Maurath (Sep 7, 1998)
Franz Josef HAUNSS and his wife Rosina MAURATH came from Baden, Germany with their children in 1833 to Cleveland, Ohio and then to Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. From Chillicothe, their descendants went to Butler County, Hamilton township, Ohio. Some of their children were: Felix (Philip), Franz Xavier (Frank,Francis), Ursula (Usula), Ignaz (sometimes Enoch or Isaac), Josef. Because of their German accents, the spelling of the HAUNSS name corrupted into HAUNS, HAUN, HAUNGS, HANGS, HANKS, HUNKS HOENGS, HANZ, HENTZ, HAUNTZ, HOUNTZ, etc. Please contact John L. Maurath at conlaeth@juno.com

ALYEA (David Isaac and Rebecca INGERSOLL) Ross twp. bef 1820, left for Franklin Co IN bef 1830. From: - BJ Kendrick (Sep 13, 1998)
Any info re children names of the above couple. All 8 children born in NJ, probably Essex Co

AYERS (Michael and 1.Abigail WILLIAMS 2. Demaris CREGOR) Liberty Township, 1803-1840. From: - Ellen Rowan Taylor (Sep 14, 1998)

HERRLINGER (Arthur and Pauline FRANCIS) Cincinnati. From: - Cathy (Sep 15, 1998)

DICKERSON (William Conner & Birdie) West Chester. From: - Cathy (Sep 15, 1998)

BANKER (Solomon Wife was Mary Ann COON) Poasttown, Middletown 1820's -1830's. From: - Roberta (Banker) Stein (Sep 22, 1998)
Looking for the father of Solomon Banker, b. in Frederick County, MD, was in Ohio by 1817. Lived in Butler County until the mid 1830's, when he moved to Warren County. d. in 1861, buried in Middletown. Brothers were probably David, Joseph, Moses, Adam, John.

HESSER (Nicholas and Mary (TEMPLE)?) Buried in Calvary Cemetery, Middletown ? From: - Ben Netzley (Sep 23, 1998)
Any information on Nicholas and Mary (TEMPLE)? HESSER in 1850-1860?

EICHEL family of Hamilton, Oxford http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/e/i/c/Robert-F-Eichel/index.html. From: - Robert Eichel (Sep 24, 1998; update Apr 24, 2006)
I need more information on EICHEL, CHRIST and his ancestors. He was my grandfather. On the listed site there is info but it is very sketchy at best.

STICKLE (Charles Fredrick & Wilemilnea HUFNAGLE) Hamilton 1860's to 1890's. From: - Iris Crall (Sep 26, 1998)

HUFNAGLE, Wileminea b. 1874
HUFNAGLE, Rose, Sarah, Caroline
HUFNAGLE, Ida, Margaret, Mary
HUFNAGLE, Katherin, Coony, Lewis
HUFNAGLE, Agusta, George and John

ELLIOTT (Thomas , Mary ___________) daughter Margaret married William EVANS 30 Dec 1819, Butler Co. From: - Lucille Wahrenbrock (Sep 29, 1998)
Surname of Mary, wife of Thomas Elliott? Parents of Thomas and Mary and of William Evans?

BENZING (Ronald W. & Hazel MILLER) Horseshoe Bend Drive from 1949-59. From: - Ronald W. Benzing (Oct 9, 1998)
Ronald is the son of Donald E. The Benzings came from Willingen-Schwinnengen, Germany in 1847 to the Hamilton area. I have the Benzing family tree from 1600's to present. I am living in Garmisch, Germany and have visited ancestors in Willingen (by Stuttgart).

BENNETT (Jacob, Barbara POWLEE) Married Feb 16, 1832. From: - Jack Bennett (Oct 13, 1998)
Jacob BENNETT married Elizabeth POWELL in Butler County Feb 16, 1832. In Union County, Jacob Bennett married Barbara Munson. Are these the same Jacob Bennett? I suspect Barbara Munson was married to a Abraham Decker before Jacob Bennett as in 1860 Allen County, Ohio I find Jacob and Barbara in the census records with house full of Decker children, the oldest being my great grandmother Louisa Decker who married Joseph Bennett in July of 1864 Allen County. Confusing? Yes, that's why I need help.

BURCH (Ephraim and Nancy CRUZE) Union Township, Middletown 1860. From: - Pamela Boehr (Oct 15, 1998)
Ephraim Burch b. 1814 and Nancy CRUZE b. 1815 resided in Butler County and were there with these children in the 1860 census: Rocilla, Garret, William, Mary, Ephraim, Jasper and Clara. The eldest child, Martha, married William A. SWAREN in 1855. This couple eventually moved to Crawford County, IL. Jasper also lived there and died in 1929. Would like to know about Ephraim and Nancy BURCH.

MONTGOMERY (Alexander Jasper, and Elizabeth HALL) From: - Sheila Shultz (Oct 17, 1998)
I am looking for information on an Elizabeth Hall who was born March 18, 1836. She would be my Gr Gr Grandmother. She married Alexander Jasper Montgomery who was born February 18, 1834. Their children were

1. John Wesley Montgomery b. August 8, 1857
2. Katherine Mahaley Montgomery b. June 28, 1858
3. George McClelland Montgomery b. Jan 11, 1865
4. Andrew Johnson Montgomery b. Oct 20, 1866
5. Lewis McCord Montgomery b. June 20, 1868 

HERTZIGER (Henry) Hamilton, 1930. From: - Sherrie Stauffer (Oct 17, 1998)

MCMANIMA or MC MANAMA (Brison and Rebecca Rosser) Union Twp or Fairfield Twp ca 1803-1855 From: - Marie M. Skinner (Jul 30, 1998)
Per the 1850 US Census Brison was born in OH about 1803. The names of his parents are unknown. Brison married Rebecca Rosser in 1830 and she died in 1855. She is buried in Brookfield cemetery in Union Twp, Butler Co, OH. Brison was my gg grandfather. I am looking for anyone who might have any add'l info which they might be willing to share.

PATTON (Thomas, Mary (Polly) Horine) 1814-1835. From: - Donna Patton (Aug 1, 1998)
Looking for information on Thomas Patton Jr. parents. Do not know if they lived in Ohio with other Pattons or if they died in Maryland where they came from.

KELLER (george washington & mary lewellen (murray)) george was born in milford twp. 1/1839; here: 1839-1878. From: - Mike Little (Aug 5, 1998)
anyone wanting to know more information about the Keller, Murray, Bradley, Spangenberger, Krebs, Ebling or LeRoy families is invited to email me

LINN-BOGGS (Joseph boggs & nancy linn) poss liberty twp - married at rialto. From: - Lew Boggs (Aug 12, 1998)
requesting info on ancestors thomas boggs & wife sarah willis also adam linn sr & wife jane isabella dickerson.

REICHELDERFER (John/ Hester Markle) Oxford? About 1830-1840. From: - Cindy Collins (Aug 14, 1998)

KYLE (Abel, Sarah PIATT) About 1831 to 1846. From: - Harold E. Kyle (Aug 21, 1998)
Looking for Abel's father, believed to be Joseph Kyle, married Rachel Dunham 1796, died 1814. Moved to Butler Co from Berkeley Co VA now WVA.

JONES (Pichard, Jane PATE) Morgan twp. From: - Everett Frank (Aug 28, 1998)

PRICE (John and Elizabeth RHINEHART) Seven Mile, before 1849. From: - Barbara Madsen (Aug 30, 1998)

PRICE (Bemjamin Franklin and Lavina Ellen DONER) 1828-1856. From: - Barbara Madsen (Aug 30, 1998)

MILLS (Elijah) Madison Township. From: - Judith MILLS Boie (Sep 5, 1998)
I am looking for information on Elijah MILLS - b:1753 Fredrick CO., Maryland and d: 1837 in Butler CO., Madison TWP, OH. Sons of Elijah were -
James F. MILLS - b: 1890 Madison TWP, Butler CO., OH.
John Valintine MILLS - b: 1893 Mad TWP, Butler CO., OH.
Morgan MILLS - b: 1895 Madison TWP, Butler CO., OH and married Rebecca Jane DRIVER in 1812,possibly in Butler CO., OH.
Wish to connect with anyone researching MILLS surname in PA, OH, and IND. Thanks, Judy BOIE

JOHNSON (Cyrus, Patience TALLMAN). From: - Chuck Johnson (Sep 11, 1998)
My ancestors are shown in the 1830 census as being in Butler and, perhaps Warren County in 1840, they moved to Missouri where they appear in the 1850 Missouri census. I am trying to establish where Cryus Johnson came from in Massachusetts. Also have not firmed a date of marriage for Patience who came from New York State. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

POAST (Peter P., Sarah VANTULY) Poasttown. From: - JAMES R. STEWARD (Sep 11, 1998)
Great-Great-Great-Great Grandfather born in 1767 in New Jersey. The exact birthdate and location not known. Parents names also desired. Migrated to Ohio in early 1800's and founded Poasttown. Died March 27,1849. Burial site unknown. Any info appreciated.

OVERPECK (George) 1810. From: - Bonnie Faye Weber (Sep 13, 1998)

MORRIS (John and Mary Ray) Reily Twnshp 1800. From: - Roberta Flittner (Sep 13, 1998)
I am looking for the parents of John Morris b 1776 in Va and any descendents that would like to share info. We are descendents of his son Wm Morris, Sr.

PETERSON (John, Rebecca Jane LARISON) Catalba Dr., Middletown, OH. From: - Toni (Sep 23, 1998)
JOHN died 20 Nov. 1921 - born 24 Oct. 1873. Wife Rebecca Jane Larison Peterson died 1924 in Butler County. Looking for marriage records. Looking for info on Gardner-Harvey Co. where John worked. He died in a coal bin. Was an immigrant from Sweden. Thanks, Toni

MOORE (Jane MOORE) About 1810-1820. From: - Linnea Klee (Sep 26, 1998)
Jane Moore was the first wife of Joseph Hamilton MCMAKEN. They married about 1910. Their children were: Mary McMaken, b. 1817 (m. Samuel Stophlet 1841); Ezekiel McMaken b. 1819 (m. Anna C. Smith 1853: Robert McMaken; John Campbell McMaken; and Joseph Gettys McMaken, d. 1864 (m. Dorothy Rich 1842). I want to know about the Moore family history.

KENDALL, KINDALL, KENDAL, KINDLE, KENDELL (STEPHAN, MARTHA BILDERBACK) MILLTOWN 1820'S-1850'S, DARRTOWN 1850'S 1880. From: - Mary Jane Petersen (Oct 1, 1998)
Descendants of Stephan Kendall

MCMAKEN (Joseph Hamilton and Jane MOORE) about 1810-1820. From: - Linnea Klee (Oct 3, 1998)
I have an extensive genealogy on the MCMAKEN family.
Joseph Hamilton MCMAKEN was born 21 Apr 1789 in Boone County, KY and died 21 Sep 1857 in Burlington, Iowa and was buried in Des Moines. He had a long residence in Butler County. He married four times.
His first wife was Jane Moore. She was the mother of:
Mary MCMAKEN (b. 12 Sep 1817 in Butler County, d. 1884 in St. Paul Minnesota). She married Samuel STOPHLET in 1841;
Ezekiel V. MCMAKEN (b. 21 Sep 1819 in Butler County, d. 1889). He married Anna C. Smith in 1853
Robert MCMAKEN
John Campbell MCMAKEN
Joseph Gettys MCMAKEN (d. 1864 in Wayne County, Indiana) He married Dorothy Rich on 14 Jan 1842.
I would like more information on Jane Moore and their children. I have information on Joseph Hamilton's other wives and children.

MORRIS families. From: - Roberta Flittner (Oct 5, 1998)
I am looking for info on Robert Morris, Oxford Twshp; Jonathan Morris, Lemon Twshp; Benjamin Morris, Madison Twshp; and John Morris, Liberty Twshp. They are all listed on the 1830 census for Butler Co. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Roberta

JOHNSON (George Washington) 1844. From: - Betty Williams (Oct 15, 1998)
JOHNSON, George Washington --had a son born 1844 in Butler Co. (Thomas Jefferson JOHNSON) I don't know George's wife name or where they were born

MONTGOMERY (Alexander Jasper, & Elizabeth Ann HALL). From: - Sheila Shultz (Oct 17, 1998)
I am looking for information on an Elizabeth Hall who was born March 18, 1836. She would be my Gr Gr Grandmother. She married Alexander Jasper Montgomery who was born February 18, 1834. Their children were

1. John Wesley Montgomery b. August 8, 1857
2. Katherine Mahaley Montgomery b. June 28, 1858
3. George McClelland Montgomery b. Jan 11, 1865
4. Andrew Johnson Montgomery b. Oct 20, 1866
5. Lewis McCord Montgomery b. June 20, 1868 

MORRIS (William and Sarah Crooks) Ross Twp. 1800 - 1840. From: - Roberta Flittner (Oct 18, 1998)
Does anyone have info on William Morris b abt 1775 ? m Sarah Crooks 10/15/1795 in Jefferson Co., KY children were born in Ross Twp. Butler Co. ,Ohio Amy b abt 1789 m Daniel Beal; Mary b abt 1796 m John Timberman; William Jr. b abt 1802 m Esther Tullis; Alexander b abt 1807 m Sarah Martin; Margaret b abt 1806 m Isaac Anderson; Elizabeth b abt 1808 m John Currey; Lavinia b abt 1810 m George Spivey; John, James and George. I have a John Morris b 2/8/1776 in VA and married to Mary Ray 5/17/1798 in Jefferson Co., KY They lived in Reily Twp, Butler Co., Ohio. I think John and Williams were brothers but I have no info on their parents. Would love to find ancestors on these two. Any info would be appreciated. Roberta, Hamgen@aol.com

NICHOL (Thomas and Mary WELLS) Hanover, abt. 1810 to 1828, maybe sooner. From: - Katrina Weed (Oct 20, 1998)
Thomas and Mary Wells NICHOL had two children that I know of, Sarah born 12 Nov.1808 and George that was born before Sarah. Sarah was married in Butler Co., 7 October 1828 to Jesse Andrew. They soon moved to Inidana. I am looking for any one researching this family. Or any information that someone may have. With appriciation, Katrina Weed

WOODS (Samuel & Abigail GLINES - Hamilton) (James & Elizabeth MORRIS - Oxford) Hamilton http://users.jerseycape.com/schubert/woods.htm. From: - Dave Schubert (Jul 8, 1998)
Three generations of WOODS family in Butler County. Also have info about DEWITT, GLINES, GRAY, HARSIN, JAMESON, LYNCH, MARSHALL, MORRIS, ROBINSON, ROSS, WICKARD, ZELL. Thanks for dropping by DAVE'S ROOT CELLAR.

TUCKER (John Hester "Hetty" REED) Oxford Twp 1850. From: - Carol Kirkpatrick (Jul 9, 1998)
Looking for information on John TUCKER [born@1813] married to Hester(Hetty) REED[born@ 1814] both born in Ohio, Married Feb. 21, 1836 in Butler Co. 1850 Ohio cencus has them living in Oxford Twp. with their children Sarah Jane TUCKER[b;@1837], John Wesley TUCKER [b;Nov 1, 1842], James TUCKER [b;@1845}, Preston TUCKER [b;1847], and Rachel TUCKER [b;@1849] Any information on their ancestors or descendants would be greatly appreciated.

VANHISE (William, Rachel HAGEMAN) West Chester. From: - Janet Van Hise, Lanasky (Jul 10, 1998)
Looking for more info. William is my great-great-great grandfather. He is mentioned many times in Virginai Shewalter's History of Butler County. My name is Janet Van Hise, Lanasky.

WASSON (John, Mary Douthet) Oxford, 1815-1861. From: - Rita (Jul 11, 1998)
Here are the names of there children

Elizabeth Wasson b-October 5, 1815-d?
Theophilus Wasson b-January 16, 1817-d?
Nancy Wasson b-December 12, 1818-d?
Catherine Ann Wasson b-September 22, 1820-d October 25, 1850
William D Wasson b-August 15, 1822-d?
John d Wasson b-March 25, 1825-d?
James S Wasson b-January 18, 1826 Oxford-d February 26, 1885
Mary A Wasson b-December 20, 1829 Oxford-d?
Rebecca Wasson b-September 5, 1831-d?
Alexander Wasson b-October 12, 1833-d Feruary 27, 1914
David Wasson b-November 16, 1834-d September 20, 1910
Joseph Wasson b-September 10, 1836 Oxford-d November 13,1907 Green Township, Randolph County Indiana
Jane Graham Wasson b-July 28, 1839 Oxford-d?

WYNN (John Henry & Mary HARDIN, b VA 1800) From: - David & Vi (Jul 8 1998)
In my research I cannot get beyond the names of John Henry Wynn, b. OH 1824 and Mary Hardin Wynn, b. VA 1800. These are my gr-gr-grandfather and his mother. They lived in IN in 1851 (birth of a child there) and in MN in the 1880s. Any help?

RUHL (CHARLES W.) Seven Mile, 1889-1910? From: - Rick Ruhl (Jul 12, 1998)
Gr-grandfather, Charles W. Ruhl, b. Feb. 02, 1889?; d. Feb. 05, 1961. Did not locate birth record in Butler Co. Found Anna Rosa Ruhl b. Feb. 02, 1889 to John Ruhl & Rosa Suttner of St. Claire Twp. Possible birth certificate does not exist? Worked as a switchman for C&O Railroad; moved to Richmond, IN, Wayne CO, around 1911; married to Pearl(Slusher?). Obituary shows a sister, Sarah Hazzlit of Overpeck OH. Father of Charles may be Henry Ruhl. Any help is appreciated.

STAHLEY (Frederic, Margaret FELLER) Middletown,1900. From: - LINDA CHARLES (Jul 21, 1998)
any info on the Stahley family

WEHR (Jacob, Catharine (maiden name unknown)) St. Clair Twp. from 1816, he died in 1848, she is listed in 1860 census. From: - Nellie Barnes (Jul 28, 1998)
They owned a farm and a distillery.

WAKEFIELD (William and Eliza LOWRY) married 29 Oct 1816. From: - Jonni (Aug 3, 1998)
I am looking for the parentage of my ancestor, Jane Maria WAKEFIELD who was born in 1826 in Ohio. She named her only son William. I am hoping someone can tell me more about this William WAKEFIELD who married in Butler Co. Ohio, and his descendants. Could this be my Jane's father?

SANDERS (Ernest and Addie Fowler) Hamilton 1944-1972. From: - William Sanders (Aug 5, 1998)
If anyone has knowledge of their date of marriage or either of their places and/or year/month/day of birth, please contact William Sanders at my email address.

SCHLEGEL (Ferdinand, Mary MILLER) Hamilton, 4th Ward, Butler County, 1880. From: - Joyce Borgen (Aug 13, 1998)
Looking for more information about my gggrandfather, Ferdinand Schlegel. Know he was born in Baden, Germany 1830 (guess), immigrated probably in 1854 from Oberdorf, Baden. Was in the First Regiment Ohio Volunteer infantry during Civil War. Frank, Gustav (Augustus), Henry, Chas., and Annette and Minnie children listsed on 1880 census - all born in Ohio. Mary MILLER his spouse was born in Maden Germany probably around 1832.

RANKE (Charles, Barbara C.) Hamilton. From: - Charles J. Ranke (Aug 15, 1998)

Great Grandfather Charles-1838-1910
Great grandmother Barbara C.1847-1922
Grandfather Chas. C. 1859-1937
Grandmother Louise (SCHWAB) 1865-1957
My name is Charles J. Ranke Retired
USAF presently living in Hickory, NC 28601
This is an update 

SENTNEY (Henry J. SENTNEY and Mary Jane APPLE) Henry J. SENTNEY born in Butler County 8 Jul 1830. From: - Karen Collins (Aug 17, 1998)
I am looking for the parents of Henry J. SENTNEY. He was born 8 Jul 1830 in Butler Co. His father was possibly from NJ. His mother was possibly from PA, and it is possible her first name was Julia. Henry SENTNEY married Mary Jane APPLE 11 Sept 1862 in Shelby Co., OH. He died 20 Jan 1912 in Crawford Co., IL and is buried in Oblong city cemetery in Crawford Co., IL. Thank you.

WARSON (John W - Rachel STOUT) Not known. From: - L. J. "Dick" Warson (Aug 19, 1998)
John W. Warson, Sr. is my 3great grandfather, I only know he was born in Ohio in 1795. My name is L. J. "Dick" Warson and I live in Colorado Springs, CO.

SNYDER family. From: - Cathy Hawkins (Aug 25, 1998)
Looking to pick up the trail of my ggggrandmother, Jane (TALBERT) SNYDER. She was b. in Butler County, OH about 1831, married to John J. MOON also b. OH (county unknown). They eventually ended up in Clinton County, IN. Any leads appreciated. Cathy Hawkins: Hawkins Genealogy

WATTS (Joseph, Lydia _______________) Morgan Township, pre-1830 to 1868. From: - Sam Watts (Aug 26, 1998)
His parents names? Her maiden name? Her parent's names?

RICKART(or RICKARD) (Leonard, Mary SHAFER) Hamilton, Ohio. From: - Oscar Hoffmeyer (Aug 26, 1998)

RICKART (Jacob, Delilah CROOKS) Hamilton about 1810-1838. From: - Oscar Hoffmeyer (Aug 26, 1998)
Need documented data that Jacob was son of Leonard. Jacob had a son born in 1836 in Hamilton, Ohio, Butler County.

WALLACE (Charles and Viola NILLES) Hamilton, Ohio 1906-1973 . From: - Charles W. Wallace (Sep 4, 1998)

STEELMAN (Day Arron) . From: - Colleen Sue Steelman (Sep 6, 1998)

WING (Thomas). From: - Larry Wing (Sep 7, 1998)
I am trying to find a Thomas Wing, b. about 1840 in Ross Co., Ohio. There is a Thomas Wing listed in the 1880 census in Butler Co. Can anyone give me any information about this Thomas. Thanks.

ROWAN (James L. ROWAN & Mary Ann NOBLE) Union Township, Pisgah, c1840-1880. From: - Ellen Rowan Taylor (Sep 14, 1998)

WILSON (George). From: - Grace Painter (Sep 14, 1998)
I am looking for the George Wilson family. After they left Highland they went to Clinton County, Indiana. A daughter married a William Painter in Highland County. Any help will be appreciated.

SLUSSER (Jacob) His daughter Mary Jane was born in Butler County 2 June 1830. From: - Karen Hylton (Sep 18, 1998)
Searching for any information on Jacob SLUSSER, b. 1794 in VA. Wife's name Mary and also born in VA. There 3rd Child, Mary Jane, was born in Butler County, OH on 2 June 1830. Shortly afterward, the family moved to Carroll County, IN and entered land there September 19, 1832. Jacob is my gr-gr-gr grandpa. Any information about this family would be wonderful.

RAY (William Ross RAY ). From: - Barb Newbold (Sep 30, 1998)
I am searching for the parents of William Ross Ray born in Butler Co.Ohio August 23,1828. Any information would be apprecited. Thank you, Barb

VANNESS (George and Eleanor VANLEAR). From: - Martha Saylor (Oct 3, 1998)
George Van Ness was a revolutionary soldier. His daughter Susannah Van Ness was born in Ohio late 1700s. I am told they moved up to Madison Co. Susannah married Stacy STORER, Jr. and lived in Adams Co. then Highland Co., OH. Any record of the family there in Butler County?

SCHWEITZER (Arthur, Elizabeth COOPER) Middletown, ? TO 1980 something. From: - Becky Schweitzer Crowther (Oct 3, 1998)
Art and Elizabeth were my paternal grandparents. I am anxious to find out more about the Schweitzers, but Grandpa never talked about his family so very little is known. If you can help, I'd appreciate hearing from you.

TAYLOR (Fern and Barbara STEVENS) Hamilton, Barbara died there in 1953? and Fern was buried in 1967? From: - Tami (Oct 4, 1998)

SMITH (Smith, Edwin Emma Doud) Born 1846. From: - Nancy Smith-Dramis (Oct 8, 1998)

WATTS (Joseph, Lydia PARKER & Sarah S. ?) lived in Morgan township in Butler County upper NE corner ca. 1824-1869 on farm next to a John Ross. From: - Larry A. Watts Sr. (Oct 14, 1998)
Joseph had 5 sons, John, Joseph S., Elijah, Isaac, and Samuel, and 1 daughter, Mauriah. Mother Lydia, Elijah, and Isaac all died before 1855, Joseph died 19 Jan.1869. Joseph's first wife died ca. 1855, his second wife was Sarah S. Rumor is they migrated to Ohio from New Jersey. Joseph and Lydia are buried in a small cemetary on the SouthWest corner of John Ross' farm that bordered Joseph's farm. Joseph was my great great great grandfather and I would appreciate any information about his ancestors and children. Old e-mail: ALMA.V.WATTS-1@ou.edu