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Through Feb 20 1999

RAILSBACK (Edward, Mary ADAMS) Oxford Township ca. 1830-1905. From: - Don Jergens (Feb 12, 1999)
Searching for any information on Railsback and Adams families especially during the period prior to 1860.
RANKE (Charles, Barbara C SNYDER) corner Campbell Ave and Mill Rd (east side). From: - Charles Jack Ranke (Jan 11, 1999)
Charles Ranke ..b 1838..d1910, Barbara C. (Snyder ).b18--d..1922 ,Son Charles C..b1859...d1937...married Louise (Schwab) Ranke b.1865..d1957...son Arthur S. Ranke .b1891...d1966...Married Mildred Louise (Buell)...b1906.d1972.. Had 7 children her father was Israel E. Buell..b1876...d1966 married Carrie (Moore)Buell ..had 8 children ..Iam trying to find more info prior to 1838 where and how they came to America ....Any one who has any info will appreciate it ...Thank you Charles J. Ranke
RAY (Jonathan, Daniel) Wayne Twp; 1820-1840. From: - Jim Hannum (Jan 19, 1999)
In 1800, both Daniel and Jonathan RAY lived in what now is Smithfield Twp of Monroe Co PA. By 1814 and 1820, a Jonathan Ray was in Wayne Twp, and then in 1840, a Daniel Ray was also in the same Twp. I`m trying to find out if all these names are related. Jim Hannum
RAY (Nancy RAY). From: - Jim Fisher (Dec 31, 1998)
REED (Charles and Ida Whitacre) Charles was born in Hamilton on May 2, 1860. From: - Karen Stanley Thacker (Dec 16, 1998)
I am looking for any information on Charles Reed. He was born in Hamilton , Ohio on May 2, 1860. He married Ida Whitacre possibly in Hamilton. I believe they resided in Morrow, Ohio after marriage. They had three children: Frank, Gilbert and Emma. I would like to find his parents. Ida died about 1902 and the children lived with Charles and his wife,s parents, Jesse Whitacre and Mahalia VanDyke. If anyone can help I would appreciate it.
REGAN (Timothy, Mary (SMITH)) Middletown - approx. 1858/59-1877/78. From: - Hugh D. Maloney (Oct 23, 1998)
Timothy Regan (born Timothy O'Regan)emigrated to Ohio from County Cork, Ireland sometime before late-1851. He first settled in Dayton, where he worked for a time in the 1850s as a carpenter. He was granted US citizenship in 1855. In Middletown on May 14, 1856, he married the former Miss Mary Smith, a recent emigre from County Cavan. Mary's brother, Rev. (Terence) Joseph Smith, a Roman Catholic priest, officiated at the ceremony, which probably was conducted at Holy Trinity Church, where Smith was apparently serving at that time as Assistant Pastor. The O'Regans lived for a time on 2nd & St. Clair Streets in Dayton, where one and perhaps two children were born. The O'Regans dropped the 'O' prefix to their surname sometime in 1858-59, and at about the same time moved to Middletown, where 7 other Regan children came along. Timothy Regan served during the Civil as a first lieutenant in Captain Daniel Bowman's Company (a Butler County Company later mustered in as Company D) of the 93rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry and subsequently as Captain of Company I of the 93rd. He was severely wounded with a gunshot to the hip on September 19, 1863 at the Battle of Chickamauga and was carried from the field by Private William Tillson (Tilson), who'd been a papermaker in Middletown before the war. Family legend (backed to some extent by official records) tells that Regan, unable to walk, guided Tilson (who'd suffered a scalp wound and was very likely temporarily blinded) to the rear. Regan was subsequently hospitalized in Chattanooga before he was removed North to recover from his wound at his home in Middletown. He was never again found fit for field duty, but served subsequently with the US Military Railroads as a conductor. In postwar years (1867-69), Regan served as an elected trustee in the incorporated Village of Middletown. He was also appointed to the Railway Mail Service (in 1865 or 1866) and served as a railway mail clerk almost until the time of his death on September 8, 1900. The Regans lived in Middletown until sometime around 1877 or 1878, when they removed to Dayton. I have written a lengthy history entitled "Captain Regan of the 93rd Ohio" (Copyright 1998, by the author), detailing Regan's military service and offering many facts of interest to Regan descendants and students of the 93rd Ohio. I'd be happy to answer any inquiries in that regard. - Hugh D. Maloney
RICH (Amy) Hamilton. From: - Fletch Coke (Feb 2, 1999)
ROBERSON (Jonathan W. and Rachel Simpson) before 1831 . From: - Rita Roberson (Jan 13, 1999)
Looking for Jonathan W. Roberson and wife, Rachel Simpson). They purchased land 13 Oct 1831 in Cass Co., MI. Perhaps were Baptist Church members. Would appreciate any information.
ROCKHOLD (Beniah GROVES, Kate ROCKHOLD) Liberty Township,1867. From: - Ben GROVE (Nov 29, 1998)
Looking for info on Kate S ROCKHOLD and Beniah T GROVES, married 19 Oct.,1867 in Butler Co. They are my G grandparents.
ROSS (John and Christena Conrad) On Elk Creek, Wayne Township. From: - Raymond R. Ross (Jan 15, 1999)
Still looking for researchers into this family and Johns sisters' families, PARKER, GREEN, JACKSON AND HAINES (?HINDES) Came from Greene County, PA in 1803 when the territory first opened. See my detailed query of 1998.
ROWAN (Jacob Jr. & Nancy MILLER) 1911 Hamilton . From: - Deborah Toon (Jan 15, 1999)
Looking for information on these people and their children. They were m. in Hamilton on 9 Apr 1811 and he died in Hamilton. Their children were Damiel b. 22 Mar 1913 in Bulter Co., Ohio, Susan Elizabeth b. 10 jan 1814 in Bulter Co., Ohio, Polly b. 14 Jan 1816 of Bulter County, and Jacob b. 30 Oct 1918 in Bulter Co., Ohio. Does any one have any information on this family and the families that connect to them. Debby
RUFFING (Christopher and Anna MARR) Hamilton, Ohio. From: - Becky Hilbert (Nov 29, 1998)
Seeking information about the children of Christopher and Anna RUFFING: John born 1875 and died 1937; William born 1880; and Mary born 1891.
RUFFING (Theobald "David" and Catherine WEIHERICH) Hamilton, Ohio, 1865. From: - Rebecca Hilbert (Nov 4, 1998)
I have much information about the Ruffing family that I am willing to share.
RUPP (Peter, Katherine BRIDGE) Middletown, 1866. From: - Myrna L. Parjani (Feb 6, 1999)
RYCRAFT (Joseph and Mary HOFFMAN). From: - Sandy Rycraft (Oct 30, 1998)
SALZMAN (Andre, Anna HODLER) 1838 pd. Taxes. 1840, 1850 St. Clair Twp. From: - Suzanna Wells (Feb 17, 1999)
Anre SALZMAN/SALTZMAN b. 1798 d. 1876 IL mar. 1827 France Anna Catherine HODLER Settled in Butler Co, OH, in 1831-2. CH: Arhur b 1826 d 1871 OH mar. Magdalena SCHROCK; Barbara; Andrew; Christian H.; Catherine. Searching for descendants.
SCHROCK of Trenton, Middletown, Monroe, etc; beginning 1803- present. One of the establishing Mennonite families in Butler county. Early marriages to Augsbergers and other Mennonite families Most are buried in the Mennonite cemetery between Hamilton and Tren. From: - christine (Feb 15, 1999)
Given the extensive recorded history of the Schrock family in Butler county through land ownership records, court documents and local historical society publications, I am surprised that your site contains no information.
SCHULTE (Minnie SCHULTE) Hamilton, OH - Kelly Court - 1990. From: - CHARLES W. WALLACE (Jan 15, 1999)
I am searching for a copy of the obituary for MINNIE SCHULTE, who passed away February 17, 1997. If someone has this obituary, I would appreciate a copy.
SENFT. From: - Sam Powell (Jan 6, 1999)
Looking for information on the SENFT family's
SHAW (Isaac, Miranda GRIFFITH) Isaac was born in 1807 and Miranda was born on May 5, 1811. From: - Billy Dean Cook (Nov 23, 1998)
I am looking for sources to confirm that Isaac SHAW was indeed born in Butler County, OH in 1807 and that he married Miranda Griffith, who was born in OH (not sure where. They had one son that I know of (Griffith Willey SHAW)who my sources say was born in Tipton County, IN. I know nothing of other children. Isaac SHAW's parents were from Welbronhen, MA and named Knowles SHAW and Sophie OGG SHAW. Can anyone confirm, challenge or collaborate this information. It seems that these SHAW's were pilgrims who came to America on the Mayflower. SHAW (Plinney) Venice 1885. From: - D. Wurzelbacher (Feb 16, 1999)
SHERIDAN (Andrew). From: - Sharon Moffitt Cowen (Dec 28, 1998)
Andrew Sheridan purchased land in Clinton County, Indiana 3/1837. Records of this purchase state "Andrew Sheridan of Butler county, Ohio." What were his parents and wife's name? Any info or links to Andrew greatly appreciated.
SHIPLER (Gottlieb Fred and Mary GRAU) @1891. From: - Julie Freedman (Jan 8, 1999)
I am searching any information on this family. Gottlieb came over from Germany and they had the follwoing children:
William (b. 1872)
Chris (1876-1955)
Frank (1878-1972) m. Louise LEINHART
Fred (b. 1887)m. Carrie LEUHERER
John (1888-1892)
Emma (1891-1967) m. Carl Fred MILLER
Any information would be much appreciated.
SINNARD (Thomas) Hamilton, Fairfield Township 1796-1810 http://www.chartiers.com/pages/articles/sinnard1.html. From: - rfsinnard@email.msn.com (Jan 18, 1999)
Looking for name of wife of Thomas Sinnard who died in Hamilton, Butler,County, Ohio, 1810 Letters testmentary appointed Joseph Potter as guardian of sons Abraham and Thomas Jr., William Wallace security. Wife was not mentioned so I think she had died earlier. Sons were born in Kentucky. Any information appreciated. Roger Sinnard
SKJOLDAGER (Carl, Mildred FARQUAR) 1870+. From: - Cheryl Herrera (Dec 9, 1998)
Related through son, Edward LeRoy Skjoldager
SMITSON (Charles) Hamilton. From: - Judith J. Miller (Feb 3, 1999)
I'm looking for information about Charles SMITSON,widowed at the time of death -- October 21, 1958 at 78 years of age. Certificate Number 75291, Volume Number 15575 -- Is anyone related or have family information? I'm interested in any information available! Thanks, Judith J. Miller Wilmington, NC SNOW (John FRIEND and Margaret Opal SNOW) Venice-Maude area-1920? From: - Joyce Pinson (Feb 12, 1999)
Am seeking info on the SNOW and FRIEND famalies know to have lived in the Venice, OH area. Surnames associated with Snows include DONOVAN, WATERS, WHIPS, MCPHERSON, SHAWHAN. Surnames associated with FRIEND include COSTIGAN and SEEVERS.
John Friend worked as a nurseryman once relocated to Boone County, KY. Margaret Opal Snow, his wife, was born in Boone County, KY with ties to Bracken and Pendleton County in KY. One son of this marriage, William Sherman Friend. Mae Snow a cousin of William. John and Margaret liked to dance in the Maude community.
SNYDER (Jane Talbert Snyder). From: - Cathy Hawkins (Nov 18, 1998)
STEIG (Margaret STEIG) Oxford 1859 - 1928. From: - Lisa Broughton (Nov 8, 1998)
I am looking for information on Margaret STEIG born 9 April 1859 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio and died 23 May 1928 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio with burial in Oxford Cemetery. She married Charles Fred Weber not sure of where or when but I would think that it was in Oxford. She had 7 children..Andrew, Theresa ( Mrs. Hohenbrink ), Dora ( Mrs. Lewis ), Charles Jr., Frederick, Elsie and Luella May the latter were twins. I have nothing in regards to parents, sibblings, etc and any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance...
STELLE (Alexander and Phoebe Marsh) 1814. From: - Susan Westcott (Nov 9, 1998)
Looking for parents & siblings of Alexander Stelle. He married Mary Broadbury in Butler County in 1805 and married Phoebe Marsh in 1814. He had 2 children with his 1st wife: David Stelle & Polly Stelle. He had 6 children in his 2nd wife: John Stelle, Issac Stelle, Nancy Stelle, Searing Stelle, Timothy Stelle & Hannah Stelle. He lived in Butler County and Preble County.
STEPHENS (JimTom, Rose BAILEY) Franklin. From: - Cynthia Stephens Landrum (Feb 11, 1999)
STERRETT (Thomas Benton) 1800 -1900 - buried in Venice Cemetary. From: - Pat Bauman (Oct 24, 1998)
The family started with Alexander Sterrett - Alexander Sterrett, Thomas Benton Sterrett (who had approx. 5 wives and 25 children and wrote articles for the newspaper in Hamilton. He died before 1900.
STEVENS (Joshua) From: - Jill Reagan (Feb 19, 1999)
STONEBRAKER (Sebastian, Susan YEAKLEY) Ross Twp 1806 -1827. From: - David Stonebraker (Dec 19, 1998)
I am trying to find where and when(abt 1812) his son Jacob married a Charity Van Arsdell. Also when their 1st born son David was born (abt)1813 .I also am willing to share info on the Stonebraker family.
TAYLOR (Robert & Mary ----- REED) prior to 1831. From: - Annette Nixon (Oct 24, 1998)
Robert Taylor died 1831 in Preble Co OH. Aland purchase listed him as "Robert Taylor of Butler Co" He was married to Mary REED who was born 1774 in PA. Living with the family was Nancy REED..a stepdaughter so I think that REED is not Mary's maiden name and this was her second marriage. Children of Robert & Mary are Sarah(m PARKS), Robert Jr, John (m PARKS), James (m JONES), William ( m HENDRICH), Matthew (m RHEA), Henry (m LEMON), Mary, & Jane (m SWINEHART). James was born in NJ and Sarah in KY the rest in OH except I don't know about Nancy REED. Several children moved to IL and possibly Mary herself could have been living with daughter Sarah. If any of these sound familiar please email spinkick@webtv.net
THARP (Jesse THARP Mary BERGEN) Liberty TWP in 1820 & 1830 http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/o/w/e/Cindy-L-Owens/index.html. From: - Cindy Torres Owens (Dec 8, 1998)
Trying to find more info on the THARP family in OH. I don't know if the Jesse THARP in the 1820 & 1830 Butler Co census is "my" Jesse. He was born in CT, lived in Cayuga Co., NY where his son Christopher Bergen THARP was born 1811. By 1833 they were in Clinton CO., OH where Chrisopher or CB married Ruth RUSE. I can't find them 1840-1850 but they supposedly moved to KY. by 1860 CB was living in Harrison Co., IN, across the river from Louisvelle, KY. Thanks
THOMPSON (Ben, Ada (Maiden name unknown)). From: - Pam Young (Nov 15, 1998)
Ben and Ada's children are Clarence, Herbert, Thompson Sr. There are more children but names are unknown. Ben was born on 6/26/1861 and died 10/2/1941. Buried in Parr Hill "Old cemetary" near Beavertown.
VANNESS (George, Eleanor VAN LEAR ) Butler County 1790-1812, Champaign County 1813. From: - George Vanness (Dec 2, 1998)
I am interested in any information about the descendants of George & Eleanor Vanness. They moved from New Jersey to Butler County Ohio in the late 1700's and settled at Reily Township. In 1812/13 they moved to Champaign County Ohio. Eleanor died on the way and her grave is unknowen. George died in 183? and is buried near where he homesteaded at Mechanicsborg, Ohio. They were the parents of nine children: John - George - Peter - Cornelius - Daniel - Katherine - Judith - Susannah - Mary. I descend from George born in 1800 at Butler Co. Other related names are STORER -HARBOUGH - PAYNE - BRITTON - BIBLER -
VAN NESS (George, Eleanor VAN LEAR). From: - M. SAYLOR (Oct 24, 1998)
My ancestor George VAN NESS was a soldier in Rev. War. One of his daughters was Susannah VAN NESS who was born in Ohio 1795 or 1799. He was born in New Jersey and wife Eleanor born in Holland I believe. Daughter Suannah married Stacy STORER from Adams Co OH. Her sister Judith married his brother William STORER pf Adams and Highland Co. OH. Does anyone know of this family?
VORWALD (HENRY) HAMILTON 1840s - 1860s. From: - Patricia Anderegg (Oct 31, 1998)
WAKELAND (Turner and Nianetai (ARTHUR)) 1830. From: - Thomas Lankford (Dec 16, 1998)
Turner Wakeland is my greatx3 grandfather, one of his 6 children was Preston D. Wakeland, born in Butler Co. Oh. on Aug 23, 1830. I am looking for any information on this family that I can find. I know that they moved to Marion Co. Indiana in 1834. Not sure when they arrived in Oh. but am pretty sure that they came there from Ky. Still searching that.
WATSON (Eber, wife Phebe THOMPSON) married Butler Co. 31 Dec. 1805. From: - Jackie J. Watson (Oct 28, 1998)
I am interested in obtaining any information on Eber and Phebe (Thompson) Watson and contact with any possible decendants of this union. This couple was married in Butler Coiunty, Ohio 31 December 1805 and reappears by 1820 in Ripley County, Indiana. They had possibly 12 children eight names known to me at this time: William, Elizabeth Ann, Abraham, Joseph, Eber,Isaac,John, Abigail,Polly(Rutan). I am decended from William. Eber,s name is said to be listed in the 1812 war memorial in Hamilton,Ohio but have just recently accuaried this information and have yet been back to this area for research.
WESCO (Henry and Margaret ANDREAS) Wayne Twp. 1815-1855. From: - Jason Wesco (Oct 22, 1998)
WILLIAMS (Dyer and Orenda BURR) Oxford Twp., 1820, 1830, Town of Oxford in 1840. From: - Priscilla Williams (Nov 2, 1998)
Family removed to Muscatine County, IOWA in 1843. Am seeking Dyer's siblings and parents. Dyer was born in Vermont in 1790.
WIMMER (Peter L.) Ross? From: - Michael Wimmer (Jan 7, 1999)
I am researching PETER WIMMER b1810 and his family, ie Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters. They are part of my family and I have no other way to get any info.
WISEMAN (Joseph and Mary A. RUFFING) Hamilton, Ohio. From: - Becky Hilbert (Nov 29, 1998)
Would like information about the children of Joseph and Mary A. WISEMAN: Joseph, born circa 1869; Charles born 1871 and married Myrtle RUCH; and Carrie born 1874 and married Harry CLENDENIN.
WOODWARD (William Thomas) Born May 18, 1857 Oxford, Butler Co. Ohio. From: - P.Woodward (Dec 28, 1998)
Needing family info. on William Thomas WOODWARD as he was raised in Iowa Marion Co. Reason unknown How or Why he came to be raised in the Martin SELL Household. Martin SELL born 1832 Preble Co. Ohio then his parent moved their family to Elkhart,Indiana. Then in 1850 Martin SELL Settled in Pella, Marion Co. Iowa married 1856 Henrietta {Hennyetta} HIEMSTRA born 1832 Friesland, Netherlands. Martin was President of the Local School Board in Iowa for 11 years. Martin & Henrietta SELL raised one young man, William Thomas WOODWARD, also another adopted child Olevia B. Reynolds. This is all I know so far & I'm in need of info. on William Thomas WOODWARD. He is my great grandfather & only came by this info. recently with quite a surpise. Welcome all help with any bit of info. you can supply. All Query Welcome & needed at this point. If you can do any Look ups In Ohio records, News Clip, Obit, anything I would appreciate it very much. Thanking all in advance for needed info., suggestion, insight all welcome. Contact. P.Woodward, e-mail or P.O.Box 2567, Lancaster, CA. 93539-2567, Fax or/& Phone given on request. Looking to hear from William Thomas Woodward connections for any surnames given within Query or Sibbling lines. Parents lines All WELCOME....
WOOLUMS (Foman) 1920s. From: - Debbie (Dec 20, 1998)
Looking for any Woolums living in Butler Co during the 1920s. Samuel, Foman or Fran. Came from Kentucky. Samuel b. 1879.
WRAY (James) In butler by 1817. From: - Kay Hoover (Nov 29, 1998)
Looking for a connection to James WRAY. Came to Butler Co from PA by 1817. Probably had a son, (Capt William Wray) who m Abigail PASSMORE in 1817. Thanks
WYNN (Benjamin, Nancy MCCARTY) 1820+. From: - Cheryl Herrera (Dec 9, 1998)
Looking for burial site, death, marriage documents. Am related through daughter Parmelia.
WYNN (James, Mary HARDIN(G)) Reily or Morgan Twp. Maybe others. From: - Vi Grooms-Alban (Dec 22, 1998)
Does anyone know about the descendents of James Wynn, b. 1793 PA and Mary Hardin(g) Wynn, b.1800-02 who were married in 1819. James was the son of Warner Wynn, b. 1746, married Mary Abraham, b. 1747. Marriage was 1-3-1775, probably in PA There were 11 children of this marriage. Someone out there must claim this line!
ZIMMERMAN (Andrew & Anna Mueller/Miller) 1839-1841. From: - Alana Bauman (Feb 12, 1999)
looking for info on family of Andrew ZIMMERMAN b. ca 1793 Baden. He & family came to Butler Co in 1839. He died there in 13 Jan 1841. wife Annie/Fannie Mueller children Ann b. 1818; Michel b. 1820; John b. 1825; unknown m.; Jacob b. 1831 Ann m. Andrew ROTH in 1842 Butler Co
John m. Sarah CAPP in 1850 Butler Co
Michel m. Catharine NAFFZINGER in Ohio
family moved to Illinois
ZIMMERMAN (Christian; Barbara KINSINGER) Lived in Milford Township, 1840-1870 http://home.kscable.com/jschunk/zimmerman/index.htm. From: - John Schunk (Jan 10, 1999)
Christian ZIMMERMAN, born 27 March 1827, Alsace, France; married 8 September 1850 in Butler County, OH, to Barbara KINSINGER, born 1 Jan 1820, Heckenaschbacherhof, Germany. Have much information on Barbara KINSINGER's ancestry. Am seeking parents of Christian ZIMMERMAN. (1-18-0 update)

R-Z: Butler Co OH - Query and Surname Postings Through Feb 20 1999

R-Z: Butler Co OH - Query and Surname Postings
Through Feb 20 1999