Notes

[HI7725] (Research):Champaign Co, Guardian Book Pg 619 14 Jun 1858 Mary Snapp gdn of William F ranklin Snapp 8 yr ( May 6 1858) Mary Ellen Snapp 4 yr (Aug 4 1857); Eliza beth Florence Sanpp 3 yr ( Mar 11 1858); Charles C Snapp 2 yr ( May 24, 18 58) minor heirs of Rinehart Snapp dec'd. Surities Peter Prince, Aaron Penc e

Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson T wp by Pat Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Sec 6 Twp 3 Range 11 SE 1/4 Mar 23 1892 Frank Snapp to C C Snapp, east half of 49.16 acres exce pt 5.16 acres, Bk 74 Pg 78 SE 1/4 Feb 8 1893 Charles C Snapp to Solomon Snapp, E 1/2 of 49.16 acres e xcept 5.16 acres, Bk 74 Pg 270

Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson Twp by P at Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Section 18 Township 3 Range 11( NE 1/4) (St Paris located in Sec 18) 11 Jan 1894 Charles C Snapp to W F Bollinger, 50 feet x 12 poles Bk75 Pg5 18

Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson Twp by P at Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Section 18 Township 3 Range 11( SE 1/4) 24 Jan 1889 Frank Snapp to C C Snapp, undivided half of 12 poles x 50 ft B k69 Pg327

Moved to GA in 2/1894

[HI7726] (Research):Mr. John Wesley Pence, a former citizen of this township, died at his resi dence in Urbana, on Thursday last, and was buried at Myrtle Tree on Saturd ay. His age was about 35 years. November 8, 1877

Champaign County Ohio History 1991 by CCGS Biography Pg 246

[NI7728] Concord News November 14, 1878
Elliott Pence, for many years our worthy Township Clerk, has sold his farm to Charles Huntoon, of Johnson Township, and removed to Millerstown. This left a vacancy in the office he had filled so successfully, and the Trustees have appointed in his stead John Taylor, a former clerk.

[HI7728] (Research):CCGS Newsletter June 1998 Pg 66 POLL BOOK, Millerstoen Precincts, Johnson Township, Champaign County Novem ber 4, 1890 Judges: Solomon Snapp, John O Jenkins and David McMorran Clerk s: S D Corwin and G E Huntoon. Names of Electors: Elliott Pence

PENCE ELLIOTT County Name: MIAMI Date of Death: 9/5/1932 Volume Number: 7012 Certificate Number: 54731

[HI7729] (Research):Enlisted as a Private on 04 August 1862 at the age of 44 Enlisted in Company E, 45th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 19 August 1862. Died Company E, 45th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 03 February 1863 in Lexingt on, KY

Pension applied for 8/31/1867 minor, John D Forge, gdn 3/6/1867 widow applied.

Found in 1850 Mercer Co, OH Census Black Creek Twp pg 292 89/89John Blue 38 OH Eva 35 VA Louisa 10 OH Ezra 8 OH Gabriel 7 OH William 2 OH

[HI7730] (Research):Name: HATTIE L BEATY Gender: Female Date of Death: March 24, 1967 Volume: 18779 Certificate: 16214 Marital Status: Widowed Place of Death: , Champaign County Race: White Residence: , Champaign County Age: 84

[HI7732] (Research):1930 Census has Helen L, daughter in law age 18 in household. Not kn ow if wife of Harold or wife of Simon.

[HI7733] (Research):1880 Census Place:Goshen, Champaign, Ohio Source:FHL Film 1254998 National Archives Film T9-0998 Page 21 5A Ezra BLUESelfMMW41OHOcc:Farm HandFa: ---Mo: OH Dora BLUEWifeFMW34OHFa: OHMo: OH Sarah R. BLUEDauFSW7OHFa: OHMo: OH Elnora B. BLUEDauFSW4OHFa: OHMo: OH John S. BLUESonMSW1OHFa: OHMo: OH Oliver S. BLUESonMSW11OHFa: OHMo: OH

1870 Champaign Co, Adams OH pg198A Ezra Blue 26 Sarah 23 Francis 1

WILLIAM E. BLUE Event(s): Birth: 11 JAN 1873 , Champaign, Ohio Parents:
Father: EZRA BLUE Family
Mother: SARAH ELLEN TUTTLE

[HI7734] (Research):Champaign Co Guardianship Records Book 1 1805-1858 pg78 6/3/1818 Otho Johns(t)on, gdn of John Johnston 13yr; Ellen Johnston 11yr; Lydia Joh nson 8 yr; Barnet Johnston 6 yr; Joseph Johnston 4yr heirs of Barnet Johns ton dec.d Surity William Johnston

524 - HISTORY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY OTHER TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Of the Trustees who served the township in its early organization and prev ious to 1840, we find the names of Thomas Cowgill, Sr., Henry Fairchild, S ilas Hale, Thomas Middleton, Thomas Irwin, James Williams, Erastus Burn ba m, Jeremiah Baldwin, James Devore, Sylvanus Smith, James Mitchell, Thom as Lary, Jesse Johnson, Thomas Goode, Sr., St. Leger Beck, Paul Igou, Jo hn Stowe, Aaron Gutridge, Simon Miller, Matthew Mason, John Middleton, Wil liam Organ, John J. Harlan and James Gray. During the same period, the office of Township Treasurer was filled by Tho mas Irwin, Isaac Gray, William Organ, John Miller and Otho Johnson.

Pleasant Run Baptist Church. -This society was organized at Middletown Nov ember 5, 1836, Revs. Thomas J. Price, Daniel Beaver and William Fuson bei ng present. Jesse C. Phillips was made temporary Clerk. Otho Johnson was m ade permanent Clerk on the 3d day of December the same year; and Holdrid ge Chidister and Isaac Wilson were made Deacons the same time. December, 1 838, Otho Johnson was made Superintendent of the work of building a hou se on a lot procured by the committee at a cost of $10.

Otho Johnson built the brick house now occupied by James Hunt, and, with h is brother Barnett, owned the lands comprising the Atkinson farm, extendi ng east to the survey line- Main street, Mingo. In 1833, Otho purchas ed a stock of goods of 0. M. Herron, his nephew, who, a few months befor e, had established a country store on his uncle's premises, and had also e stablished a post office-probably the first in the township-which was call ed Johnson's Store. This enterprise proving unsuccessful, the business a nd post office were abandoned in 1835, and in 1838 Mr. Johnson sold his fa rm to Cephas Atkinson for $25 per acre, and the next year moved to Hanco ck County, Ill., where he died about the year 187 0. Beers pg 538

[HI7735] (Research):Home in 1860: Riley, Putnam, Ohio Post Office: Pendleton Household Members: Name Age Robt A Lease 28 Eliza Lease 26 Andrew W Lease 2 Phebe H Lease 1

[HI7736] (Research):pg44 2/17/1860 Md 26th ult by the same, (Rev John Ebert) Samuel Canull of St Paris and Mi ss Mary Jane PENCE of St Paris, OH

No Samuel Canull, or variant found in any census, no further record

[HI7742] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson T wp by Pat Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Sec 6 Twp 3 Range 11 SW 1/4 Dec 7 1852 Emanuel Pence to Jacob Pence Jr, S 1/2 of N 1 /2 Bk X Pg 313 SW 1/4 Aug 15 1860 Andrew Pence to Jacob Pence, N 1/2 of N 1/2 of SW 1 /4 Bk 32 Pg162 NW 1/4 Andrew Pence and Eliza Ann Pence, his wife, Henry Pence and Eliz. P ence to Jacob Pence, N 1/2 of S 1/2; S 1/2 of S 1/2 of NW 1/4 and 10 acr es on south side Oct 14 1865 Bk 36 Pg 527 NW 1/4 Andrew Pence to Jacob Pence, 30 acres on north side of S 1/2 A ug 5 1869 Bk 42 Pg 4 SE 1/4 Oct 16 1869 John Offenbacker to Jacob Pence, 48.75 acres Bk 42 Pg 3 SE 1/4 Apr 15 1870 Jacob Pence to John Offenbacker, 48.75 acres Bk 42 Pg32 5

Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson Twp by P at Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Section 12 Township 3 Range 11 ( NE 1/4) 21 Jun 1854 Samuel and Susanna Batdorf to Jacob Pence, 3.75 acres, S 1 /2 - BkZ Pg 166 11 Feb 1856 Andrew Pence to Jacob Pence, 2 acres, S 1/2 - Bk B2 Pg 67 15 Aug 1860 Jacob Pence to Andrew Pence, 5.5 acres S 1/2 - Bk 32 Pg 159 05 Aug 1869 Andrew Pence to Jacob Pence, 5.5 acres Bk42 Pg 4

1870 Champaign Co, Johnson , OH pg283 jacob 43, Mahala 37, Parry, 16, Levi 13, Marion 12, Amanda 9, Isabelle 7 a nd Jasper 3

Poll Book for Election held in Saint Paris Precint 10-9-1877 for or again st new jail. CCGS Newsletter April 1994 Vol 10 # 2 pg 29 Jacob Pence

CCGS Newsletter Spring 1992 Poll Book St Paris Precinct Johnson Twp 11/2/1 880 Jacob Pence

Census Place:St. Paris, Champaign, Ohio 1880 Source:FHL Film 1254998 National Archives Film T9-0998 Page 28 2B Jacob PENCESelfMMW50 OHOcc: FarmerFa: VAMo: VA Mahala PENCEWifeFMW45OHFa: VAMo: OH Perry PENCESonMW25OHFa: OHMo: OH Levi PENCESonMW23OHFa: OHMo: OH Marion PENCESonMW21OHFa: OHMo: OH Manda E. PENCEDauFW19OHFa: OHMo: OH I. J. PENCEDauFW16OHFa: OHMo: OH Jasper PENCESonMSW13OHFa: OHMo: OH Sarah PENCEMotherFW73VAFa: VAMo: VA

[HI7743] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson T wp by Pat Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Sec 6 Twp 3 Range 11 SW 1/4 Dec 7 1852 Emanuel Pence to Andrew Pence, N 1/2 of N 1/2 Bk X Pg31 4 NW 1/4 John Garringer to Andrew Pence, undivided half of N 1/2 of NW 1/4 e xcept 3.29 acres Nov 11 1856 Bk 2 Pg 360 SW 1/4 Aug 15 1860 Andrew Pence to Jacob Pence, N 1/2 of N 1/2 of SW 1 /4 Bk 32 Pg162 NW 1/4 Andrew Pence and Eliza Ann Pence, his wife, Henry Pence and Eliz. P ence to Jacob Pence, N 1/2 of S 1/2; S 1/2 of S 1/2 of NW 1/4 and 10 acr es on south side Oct 14 1865 Bk 36 Pg 527 NW 1/4 Henry Pence to Andrew Pence, 30 acres on north side of S 1/2 O ct 14 1865 Bk 36 Pg528 NE 1/4 Lemuel Pence to Andrew Pence, N 1/2 of NE 1/4 except 32.75 ac, N 1 /2 Nov 25 1868 Bk 40 Pg 430 NE 1/4 Andrew Pence to Lemuel Pence, N 1/2 of NE 1/4 except 32.75 ac, N 1 /2 Aug 10 1869 Bk41pg 413 NW 1/4 Andrew Pence to Jacob Pence, 30 acres on north side of S 1/2 A ug 5 1869 Bk 42 Pg 4 NW 1/4 Andrew Pence to Isaac Pence, N 1/4 of NW 1/4 except 3.29 acres N ov 30 1869 Bk43 Pg529 NE 1/4 Sarah Pence to S W Pence and Allen C Pence, life estate to Andr ew J Pence, N 1/2 Oct 18 1892 Bk 73 Pg 623 NW 1/4 Quitclaim from Andrew Pence etal to George W Verdier, 42.5 ac S 1 /2 Sep 2 1893 Bk 75Pg 228

Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson Twp by P at Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Section 12 Township 3 Range 11 ( NE 1/4) 21 Jun 1854 Samuel and Susannan Batdorf to Andrew Pence, 2 acres, S 1 /2 Bk Z Pg 165 11 Feb 1856 Andrew Pence to Jacob Pence, 2 acres, S 1/2 - Bk B2 Pg 67 15 Aug 1860 Jacob Pence to Andrew Pence, 5.5 acres S 1/2 - Bk 32 Pg 159 05 Aug 1869 Andrew Pence to Jacob Pence, 5.5 acres Bk42 Pg 4 02 Sep 1893 Quitclaim from Andrew Pence etal to George W verdier, 42.5 acr es, S 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec 6 - Bk 75 Pg 228 (Incl 5 acres NE 1/4 sec 12)

Urbana Daily Citizen 3/12/1885 Andrew Pence of Johnson Twp filed for legal separation from wife Eliza Pen ce, gross neglect and extreme cruelty

ANDREW PENCE (Born 22 March 1830; died 11 November 1916) Undated obit fr om an unnamed newspaper Andrew Pence died Saturday at the home of his son, Samuel Pence, nor th of Millerstown. He was past eighty-six years of age, having been born M arch 22, 1830. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. R. Mohler from t he Millerstown Baptist church at 10 o'clock a.m., Monday. Interment was ma de in the Spring Grove Cemetery. He was married to Eliza Ann Gerringer, A pril 22, 1851. To this union were born four sons and four daughters, one d aughter dying in infancy. The wife died about 25 years ago. Besides his ch ildren, he leaves to mourn his loss, eight grandchildren and three great g randchildren. Mrs. John Norman of this place is a daughter. In his acti ve days, he was a liberal supporter of the churches and it can be sa id of him in those days no person who applied to him for favors or assista nce was ever disappointed

[HI7744] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson T wp by Pat Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Sec 6 Twp 3 Range 11 NW 1/4 Jacob Pence to Henry Pence, N 1/2 of S 1/2 Dec 28 1853 BkY Pg418 NW 1/4 Andrew Pence and Eliza Ann Pence, his wife, Henry Pence and Eliz. P ence to Jacob Pence, N 1/2 of S 1/2; S 1/2 of S 1/2 of NW 1/4 and 10 acr es on south side Oct 14 1865 Bk 36 Pg 527 NW 1/4 Henry Pence to Andrew Pence, 30 acres on north side of S 1/2 O ct 14 1865 Bk 36 Pg528

[HI7745] (Research):Parentage not proven, but living in household of Jacob and his last wi fe in 1850 Champaign Co, OH Census

[HI7746] (Research):Biography, CD 450, Pg 1039 GEORGE S. STEINBARGER one of Moorefield Township Is prominent citizens a nd large farmers, owning 206 acres of valuable land, Was born in Urbana To wnship, Champaign County, Ohio, August 10, 1830, and is a son of David a nd Elizabeth (Pence) Steinbarger. The Stein-barger family came from Germa ny to America and settled in Virginia, in the person of the great-grandfat her of George S.Steinbarger. David Steinbarger was born in Virginia in 1800, and was a son of John Stei n-barger, who was also a native of Virginia and was the founder of the fam ily in Ohio. David Steinbarger was five years old when his parents settl ed near Millers-town, Champaign County, Ohio, the father securing a fa rm on Nettle Creek He remained on that farm -until 1819, when he remov ed to Taylorrville, about thirty miles south of Indianapolis, Indiana, wh er e he secured a very valuable farm in the bottom land along the White Ri ver. On that farm John Steinbarger died, his son) David, subsequently lea ving Indiana and returning to Champaign County, Ohio, where he became a le ading citizen and successful f armer of Urbana Township. In Champaign Cou nty, David Stein-barger was married to Elizabeth Pence, who was born in th at county and was a daughter of John Pence. The Pence family was al so of German extraction, and John Pence was born in Virginia. After the d eath of his first wife, David Stein-barger was married to Lucy Gains a nd he was the father of fifteen children. George S. Steinbarger was reared in Urbana Township and attended the distr ict schools. He assisted on the home farm until he was twenty years of ag e, when he went into the mill and distillery business with his father a nd thus continued for ten years. In 1862 he moved to Springfield, whe re he lived for three years, during which period he was engaged in a whole sale liquor business, after which he removed to a farm south of Springfiel d, just north of the Spring Grove Park. On this farm Mr. Steinbarger resi ded until 1876, when he settled on his present farm, where he carries on g eneral agriculture and raises Shorthorn cattle. He has made many improvem ents on his property, completely remodeling the house and erecting farm bu ildings. He has a very valuable property in which he takes justifiable pr ide. On March 11, 1856, Mr. Steinbarger was married to Barbara Elizabeth Fun k, who was born in Pennsylvania and who is a daughter of John Funk. She w as six months old when her parents brought her to Ohio. She was rear ed in Clark Coun-ty and was married in Springfield.-- Their three living c hildren are: David R.; Mary Elizabeth, who is the widow of A. D. Holman, a nd, has one child, John Roy; and John Brutis, who was married (first) to C lara Benedict and (secondly) to Lou Peters. A child survives from both ma rriages, both wives being deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Steinbarger have three d eceased children-an infant; James Edward, who died, aged nineteen month s; and George Christy, who died aged twenty-two years.

Clark 0012 George S Steinberger Husband W 79 Ohio 03350394 0281 Wife Bacta E 76, PENN Son Owin D 53, Ohio Son John B 48, Ohio Granddaughter Lillie May 20, Ohio Grandson James E 12, Ohio 2 non-relatives

Name : George Smith Steinbarger Titles : Death date : 19 Oct 1916 Death place : Marefield Tps., Clark Co.,Ohio Birth date : 10 Aug 1830 Estimated birth year : Birth place : Champaign Co., Oh Age at death : 86 years 2 months 9 days Gender : Male Marital status : Married Race or color : Caucasian Street address : Urbana Pike Occupation : Farmer Residence : Moorfield, Clark, OH Burial date : 23 Oct 1916 Burial place : Springfield, Oh Cemetery name : Ferncliff Cem. Spouse name : Father name : David Steinbarger Father titles : Father birth place : Va Mother name : Elizabeth Pence Mother titles : Mother birth place : GSU film number : 1983756 Digital GS number : 4021397 Image number : 2843 Certificate number : fn 60173 Collection : Ohio Deaths 1908-1953

[HI7747] (Research):Springfield Sun Mar 24, 1901 Mrs Charles V Blose and Mrs ......Blose and Mrs Grant Karg of Dibert, M rs Frank Blose and Mrs Charles Collins were the guests of Mrs John H Blo se and family at a carpet rag sewing last Thursday

Springfield Sun April 18, 1910 Caroline BLOSE, daughter of David and Lucy STEINBERGER was born near Urba na March 4, 1838. She departed this life April 9, 1910 aged 72 years one m onth and 5 days. She was married Oct 6, 1857 to John Henry BLOSE of near W estville, Ohio. From this union there were born to them eight children-fo ur sons and four daughters s follows; Rose, Alpha WILLIAMS, Charlie VANLAN DINGHAM, Ollie Estella, wife of Charles K COLLINS, Frank Pendleton, Cly de Edward, Mary Elizabeth, wife of Grant KARG, and Lettie May; also 21 gra ndchildren all of whom excepting Rosa and three of the grandchildren survi ve her to mourn her loss. She with her husband in the year 1858, Augu st 1, were baptized in the faith of and joined the regular Baptist chur ch at Nettle Creek near Westville, Ohio. She has remained a true, humble a nd consistant member thereof ever since, and when her health and circumsta nces permitted she was a regular attendant at all the church services. S he was a true kind and devoted wife and helpmate, and as a mother her lo ve for her children would not be excelled. In her younger and more healthf ul days, it was her great pleasure to attend the church's yearly meetin gs called associations, and also to entertain the members and friends atte nded during such associations when held at her church. She was a quiet a nd kind neighbor and had many warm friends. Her hope of her eternal salvat ion was in her belief in the shed blood of Jesus Christ upon the cro ss of Calvary for cleansing her from all her sins and transgressions. Ther efore are we enabled to believe that our loss is her great gain, and th at she is not dead but has gone forth to meet her Lord and Master in th at realm of eternal bliss and happiness it is hoped her relations and fri ends may meet her. For many years she has been a great sufferer but more e specially for the last few weeks under all of which she has patiently bor ne her burdens. In the later days of her illness her meditations of her co ndition, she said to her husband that a message came to her in a silent la nguage that Jesus still lives.

[HI7748] (Research):Name : Elizabeth S. Chance Titles : Death date : 09 Jun 1929 Death place : Urbana, Champaign, Ohio Birth date : 28 Jun 1840 Estimated birth year : Birth place : Urbana, Ohio Age at death : 88 years 11 months 11 days Gender : Female Marital status : Widowed Race or color : Caucasian Street address : 419 N. Wain Occupation : At Home Residence : Urbana, Champaign, Ohio Burial date : 11 Jun 1929 Burial place : Urbana, O. Cemetery name : Spouse name : Saul Chance Father name : David Steinberger Father titles : Father birth place : Mother name : Lucy Gaines Mother titles : Mother birth place : Virginia GSU film number : 1991874 Digital GS number : 4022269 Image number : 1776 Certificate number : fn 39252 Collection : Ohio Deaths 1908-1953

[HI7749] (Research):John F Steinberger
Age: 67 State: OH 1910
Color: W Enumeration District: 0011
Birth Place: Ohio Visit: 0056
County: Champaign
Relation: Head of Household
Other Residents: Relation Name Color Age Birth Place Wife Elizbeth M 65 Ohio Son Biron D 41 Ohio Daughter Carrie 33 Ohio Son Charley G 30 Ohio

[DI7750] Name: Mary A. Pence Rose
Death date: 10 Dec 1915
Death place: Defiance, Defiance, Ohio
Birthdate: 26 Jul 1834
Estimated birth year:
Birthplace: Champaign Co., Ohio
Age at death: 81 years 1 month 14 days
Gender: Female
Marital status: Widowed
Race or color: Caucasian
Street address: 1016 Harrison St., 2 Ward
Occupation: House Maid
Residence:
Burial date:
Burial place:
Cemetery name:
Spouse's name:
Father's name: Jacob Pence
Father's titles:
Father's birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Sarah Dugan
Mother's titles:
Mother's birthplace: Scotland
GSU film number: 1983550
Digital GS number: 4025084
Image number: 2734
Reference number: fn 65669
Collection: Ohio Deaths 1908-1953

[HI7753] (Research):The Saint Paris News-Dispatch November 2, 1916 Real estate transfers filed in the county recorder's office on Saturday: Jerome C GIVEN, Nora Given and Sarah J Given transferred property in Urba na to William M SIDDERS and Robert R Sidders; price $1.

[HI7755] (Research):The Springfield Daily News, Springfield, OH, Friday, February 5, 193 7, P. 24, c. 3. Thomas T. Pence, 89, died Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in his home at 245 Montgom ery Ave., following an illness of about one year. Mr. Pence had been a res ident of Springfield for 18 years. He was a member of the Story-Hypes Memo rial Methodist Episcopal Church. Survivors are two sons, Charles T. and Wi lbur Pence, both of Springfield, and two daughters, Mrs. Ella Willia ms of Urbana and Miss Edith Pence of Battle Creek, Mich. The body was remo ved to the Herr and Fox Funeral Home and will be returned to the residen ce Friday at 3 p.m. where it will remain until Sunday noon when it wi ll be taken to Kings Creek where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Buri al will be in the Kings Creek Cemetery."

1900 Household lives Mary E Loudenback, granddaughter, b2/1898, OH OH OH

[HI7756] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson T wp by Pat Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Sec 6 Twp 3 Range 11 SE 1/4 Dec 21 1880 Marg E Ebert to Jason P Kite, 24 acres in SW corn er of SE 1/4 Bk 56 Pg 107 SE 1/4 Oct 28 1895 Charles W Kite and wife to Jason P Kite, 1.5 acres, Bk7 8Pg73 SE 1/4 Jan 2 1897 Jason P Kite to John E Kite, 1.5 acres, Bk79Pg473

Enumeration of youth between the ages of six and 21 in joint sub-distric ts number 7 & 8 Johnson and Jackson Twps, Champaign Co, Ohio Sept 12, 188 2. Name of Guardian, number of males and females Jason P Kite 4 males no females

KTE JASON P County Name: CHAMPAIGN Date of Death: 3/3/1927 Volume Number: 5293 Certificate Number: 13655

[HI7758] (Research):name shown as Keplinger in bio Champaign Co- A Centennial Biographical His tory of Champaign Co, Ohio - 1902, (New York and Chicago The Lewis Publis hing Co, 1902), pg367

[HI7760] (Research):Concord Items, August 2, 1877 Mr Lewis Loudenback, near the Arrowsmith Mill, has erected a large commodi us farm house with all modern improvements, at a cost of about $3,000.

Champaign Co- A Centennial Biographical History of Champaign Co, Ohio - 19 02, (New York and Chicago The Lewis Publishing Co, 1902), pg243

L. C. LOUDENBACK, farmer; P. O. Urbana; born Sept. 15, 1843; is a son of A llen and Elizabeth (Kiblinger) Loudenback, and a grandson of Daniel and Ma ry (Pence) Loudenback, both natives of Virginia, who were very early settl ers in this county, and did much toward its improvement. He died in 187 5, at the age of 90. His wife is still living, and resides with her son Al len. Nov. 25, 1791, is the date of her birth. Allen and Elizabeth Loudenba ck are the parents of nine children-Daniel, deceased; Martha, wife of A. C offman, resides south of Urbana ; Lewis C. Abraham, living in Mad River To wnship; Jonas, deceased; Sarah, now Mrs J. Brubaker, of Logan Co.; Mary, n ow Mrs. William Snyder, of Logan Co.; William and Elizabeth. She is now Mr s. E. Waid, also of Logan Co. L. C. is an enterprising farmer of Con co rd Township, where he owns 160 acres of land. His farm is in a high sta te of cultivation and is well improved. He is engaged somewhat in raisi ng hogs, and also keeps a good amount of other stock about him. Feb. 22, 1 866, he married Sarah Nighsander. She was born in Mad River Township No v. 4, 1843. He is a member of the Baptist Church, and she of the M. E. Chu rch.

[HI7761] (Research):Son of Switzerland natives

[HI7762] (Research):Champaign Co, Will Abstracts book C Pg 5 Daniel Snider probated 3 Mar 1849 Wife Barbary. Son Daniel; daughters Elizabeth (wife of Elias Stover) and S usan (wife of Jonas Loudenback) and heris of daughter Sarah Talbot, dec' d. David Loudenback, admistrator. Witness, G W Minnich, David Loudenbac k. Signed 22 Nov 1847

[HI7765] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson Twp by P at Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Section 18 Township 3 Range 11( SW 1/4) 02 Oct 1865 John Perrin to B F Golden, 21.9 acres Bk36Pg405

Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson Twp by P at Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Section 18 Township 3 Range 11 To wn of St Paris (St Paris Platted by David Huffman 21 Sep 1831) (There a re several books for lot numbers in St Paris and not all transactions a re represented by this transcription) Lot ? 10/5/1858 Peter Grove to B F Golden, 2.5 acres Bk 30 Pg 535 Lot ? 4/12/1859 David Scott to B F Golden, 7.5 acres Bk 30 Pg577 Lot ? 9/28/1859 B F Golden to Henry Apple, 1.25 acres Bk 31 Pg244 Lot ? 2/3/1860 Henry Apple to B F Golden, 1 acre & 45 poles Bk 31 Pg602 Lot ? 2/3/1860 B F Golden to Henry Apple, 1.25 acres Bk 31 Pg448 Lot 77 4/6/1861 D E Golden to B F Golden, entire lot Bk 32 Pg354 Lot 77 4/23/1861 B F Golden to D E Golden, entire lot Bk 33 Pg213 Lot ? 10/29/1863 Quitclaim from John Huffman et al to B F Golden Bk 34 Pg5 71 Lot ? 11/19/1863 B F Golden to Barbara Brubaker 7.5 acres Bk 34 Pg380 Lot ? 12/28/1863 John Walker to B F Golden, 15 acres Bk 34 Pg574 Lot ? 3/5/1864 John Huffman to B F Golden, undivided half of 70 pol es Bk 36 Pg298 Lot ? 3/12/1864 B F Golden to E C Field, 1.45 acres Bk 34 Pg 540 Lot ? 5/3/1864 Jacob Kemo to B F Golden, 1 acre Bk 35 Pg53 Lot ? 1/8/1866 Quitclaim from Jacob McMorran to B F Golden, 70 pol es Bk 36 Pg557 Lot ? 1/8/1866 B F Golden to John McMorran, .25 acres Bk 37 Pg339 Lot ? 5/2/1866 Quitclaim from George W Huffman etal to B F Golden, strip 1 x8 poles Bk 38 Pg23 Lot ? 11/23/1867 B F Golden to Thomas Y Leedom Bk 40 Pg34 Lot ? 4/3/1868 B F Golden to Thomas Baird, 2 acres Bk 39 Pg562 Lot ? 4/8/1868 B F Golden to Isaiah P Kizer, lot on corner of Walnut and H igh Street Bk 40 Pg525 Lot ? 5/15/1868 Daniel Lemon to B F Golden, strip Bk 42 Pg589 Lot ? 3/17/1869 B F Golden to John J Mission, 98.49 poles Bk 41 Pg88 Lot ? 9/28/1870 B F Golden to Margaret McMarty, 2 acres and 4 pol es Bk 42 Pg600 Lot ? 9/29/1870 A J Davis to B F Golden, .147 acres Bk 42 Pg601 Lot ? 2/21/1879 Quitclaim from B F Golden etal to James K Russell, 84 squa re poles Bk53Pg503 Lot ? 10/3/1879 B F Golden to E H Furrow, strip adjoining lots #20 & # 21 Bk 53 Pg565 Lot ? 12/7/1881 Quitclaim from B F Golden to Ann E Davis, 3.91 acres Jeffe rson Street Bk 57 Pg515 Lot ? 1/21/1882 B F Golden to D W White, 5 x 152 feet strip adjoining Gold en addition Bk58 Pg50

1860 Champaign Co, St Paris
1870 Shawnee Co, Topeka KS
1880 Shawnee Co, Topeka KS
Mary died prior to 1900
Ben was in 1915 census, a widower.

[HI7767] (Research):Springfield Sun Nov 5, 1904 Joseph LOUDENBACK, brother of Mrs Ira OWENS died last Monday at the advanc ed age of 62 years. The interment was in the Hill Cemetery, near Thacker y. Last Wednesday morning.

[HI7768] (Research):Jan 21, 1909 While waiting on the doorstep of a neighbor's home, as he had gone for a p hysician, Mrs Ira OWENS, and aged resident of Tremont City died shortly af ter 2 o'clock Thursday morning. Mrs OWENS was suddenly taken ill during t he night and her husband, being infirm he was unable to render her any ai d. Arising from her bed about 2 o'clock, Mrs OWENS went to the home of Cli nton GARD, next door to her home, aroused him and asked that he go for a p hysician. He wanted to help her inside, but she said she could hardly g et her breath and that if he would get her a pillow she would wait on t he doorstep while he went for a doctor. Mr GARD set out to the later's hom e, but a short distance away, but when they returned they found Mrs OWE NS had died. Coroner Howard AUSTIN was called and rendered a verdict of de ath from heart trouble. Her husband, nine children and three sisters survi ve Mrs OWENS. The children, Hamilton, Charles, John and Edward and Mrs Ma ud Traupwater of Springfield; Mrs Murray ZERKLE, Mrs Sarah NEFF, Leodias O WENS of Tremont City; Mrs Lissie DEAR of Glen Echo. The sisters are Mrs Re becca BARLOW of Tremont City and Mrs Mary LAUDERBACH and Mrs George KESSLO R, of St Paris. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon f rom the Tremont Reformed church, the services to be in charge of Rev F W H OFFMAN.

[HI7769] (Research):Champaign County Ohio History 1991 by CCGS Biography Pg 203

[XI7770] Burial record, no stone located Dec 2007

[HI7771] (Research):Name: LEE E HOWARD Gender: Male Date of Death: October 29, 1961 Volume: 16669 Certificate: 70606 Marital Status: Married Place of Death: Columbus, Franklin County Race: White Residence: Bexley, Franklin County Age: 63

[HI7777] (Research):Gene Dear unearthed a document showing a John Diare and a Rebecca Henry we re married 29 Sep. 1831 in Ohio Co., in what is now West Virgini a. "I do hereby Certify that I Solemnized Marriage between John Diare & Rebecca Henry on the 29th of Sept 1831--William Lambdin" The above found in the Ohio County, West Virginia, Marriage Book N o. 2, P. 36.
John and Rebecca owned a large tract of land north of Springfie ld in Clark County, Ohio, bordering on the Champaign County Line, throu gh Bowlusville west to Mad River. This Land he divided and gave ea ch of his children a home and acreage where they all resided most of the ir lives. Most of both families are buried in a small cemetery on the pro perty.
According to a 1974 description copied by Martha Meeks and Anne Sn odgrass, Dear's Cemetery is a "small well-cared-for township cemetery enc losed by a chain link fence and located at the SE corner of the intersecti on of County Line Road and River Road. This is the extreme NW corner of M oorefield Twp and is in fact bordered by Champaign County on the north a nd German Twp. on the west."

[HI7780] (Research):One form sent by Mrs. Baird 08-03-88 shows an Elizabeth J. Lemon who marri ed Fountain Dear on the 7th of September, 1853. (Found by Flossie H ulsizer:) Book 3, Clark County marriage records for 1853, page 46 7: "State of Ohio Clark County, SS: John Dear being duly sworn says th at Elizabeth J. Lemon is more than eighteen years of age; & t hat she resides in this county. He also consents that his son Founta in Dear may be intermarried with the said Elizabeth. John Dear X his ma rk. Sworn & subscribed before me, Sept. 21st, 1853. Attest: J.S. Halsey S aml M. Wheeling, D. Ctk. Fountain Dear jr. died before the ma rriage was solemnized." (This was John Dear's son, not the eld er Fountain, John's brother.)

[HI7785] (Research):1930 German Twp, Clark county, Ohio line 3 page 4A 71/74 Enumerated Apr il 18, 1930 by Alvah Circle Frank W. Evilsizor, Owned home valued at $5000, owned a radio, age 55, a ge 26 at first marriage, farmer, Veteran/No, he and parents born Ohio Mable, wife, age 50, age 21 at first marriage, she and parents born Ohio DEAR, Warder, brother in law, age 58, divorced, age 22 at first marriag e, farm laborer, Veteran/No, born Indiana, parents born Ohio

Name : Warder Dear Death date : 23 Feb 1949 Death place : Bethel Twp, Clark, Ohio, United States Birth date : 25 Sep 1871 Estimated birth year : Birth place : Sumersett, Indiana Age at death : 77 years 4 months 28 days Gender : Male Marital status : Race or color : Caucasian Street address : Occupation : Residence : Burial date : Burial place : Cemetery name : Spouse name : Father name : Father titles : unknown Father birth place : Mother name : Mother titles : unknown Mother birth place : GSU film number : 2246584 Digital GS number : 4109127 Image number : 01166 Certificate number : 7077 Collection : Ohio Deaths 1908-1953

[HI7789] (Research):Beers History of Clark co, OH Martin L. BOOSINGER, farmer; P.O. Bowlusville; was born in Lancas-ter Co ., Penn., Aug. 8, 1829; is a son of Henry and Catharine (Spickler) Boosing er, he a native of the Canton of Basil, Switzerland, and emigrating to Ame rica in 1817. She was a native of Pennsylvania. They were married in Penns ylvania, and lived there until 1837, when they removed to Ohio, locati ng in Clark Co., where he resided until 1872; thence removed to Logan Co ., Ill., where he still resides, now about 78 years of age. Of an iss ue of five children four now survive - Martin L., Henry, John S. and Augus tus. Mr. Boosinger has always been an athletic, hard-working man, and no w, at his advanced age, is quite robust and healthy. Is naturally quite gi fted as an artist, as a portrait-painter and a sculptor; although never ha ving served any apprenticeship, or taken any lessons in the art, yet he wo uld, doubtless, have excelled in fine arts had his financial circumstanc es permitted him to have made it a study. He has always been a man of gre at integrity of character, whose word could always be relied upon, a nd an active Christian worker, a member of the M. E. Church, and one w ho is respected and stands in high esteem by all who know him best. His wi fe died in 1849. He mar-ried for his second wife Nancy Downing, with wh om he is now living in Illinois. Our subject lived with his father until a bout 20 years of age, or till the death of his mother. Was married in Octo ber, 1854, to Miss Eliza Jane, daughter of John and Rebecca (Henry) Dea r, he a native of Virginia and she of Ohio; issue nine children, sir now l iving-Mary C., John Franklin, Ella R., Annie E., Arthur H, and Laura Ma y. Mr. Boosinger has always lived in this county, with the exception of th ree years spent in Illinois. Has been located upon his present farm abo ut fifteen years. Always made farming his business. Has never held or soug ht office, but is a stanch Democrat in principle, but believes in the be st men being elected to office, and that we should always adhere to the wi shes of the people as expressed by their popular vote.

[HI7790] (Research):Henry BOOSINGER, apiarist and sorghum manufacturer, Bowlusville; born in L ancaster Co., Penn., Oct. 9, 1831. Is a son of Henry and Catharine Boosing er, whose history appears in full in sketch of Martin L. Boosinger, in th is work. Our subject was raised to farm labor, and always followed that oc cupation till about seven years ago, when he entered extensively into b ee culture, and also into the gardening business; these he has followed wi th good success. In the fall of 1879, he bought a cane mill and built a fu r-nace, and arranged full machinery for the manufacture of sorghum molasse s, which business he is now carrying on extensively; and in this busines s, as well as an apiarist, he seems to be successful, evidently understand ing the principles of the business which is always so necessary to the su re road to success. He was married, Oct.16, 1854, to Miss Lucy Ann, daught er of John and Rebecca (Henry) Dear, he a native of Virginia, and she of O hio. They were parents of nine children; four now survive - Eliza Jane, Lu cy Ann, Mary Harriet and John Simeon. Mr. Boosinger and wife have had an i ssue of thirteen children; ten now survive - John Henry, Samuel Augustu s, Charles Marion, William Ellsworth, Addie Louisa, Joseph Ezra, Thomas Le e, Mary Elizabeth, Emma Dora and Walter Forest. Mr. Boosinger has never he ld office except that of School Director, which office he now holds. His b usiness demands all his attention, and he is one of those energetic men w ho attends strictly to his business, and as such is prosperous, and has t he confidence of his community. Beers History of Clark County


Boosinger, Henry Lived in: 3 Ward Springfield, Clark County, Ohio 1900 Series: T623 Microfilm: 1246 Book: 2 Page: 46 widowed living with dau Bessie, listed as father in law

Henry Boosinger
Age: 77 State: OH 1910
Color: W Enumeration District: 0017
Birth Place: Ohio Visit: 0155
County: Champaign
Relation: INMA
Other Residents: Relation Name Color Age Birth Place Head of Household George W Standish W

[HI7794] (Research):Name : Cora E. Dear Death date : 24 May 1951 Death place : Jefferson Twp, Montgomery, Ohio, United States Birth date : 29 Oct 1872 Estimated birth year : Birth place : Clark County, Ohio Age at death : 78 years 6 months 25 days Gender : Female Marital status : Race or color : Caucasian Street address : Occupation : Residence : Burial date : Burial place : Cemetery name : Spouse name : Father name : Samuel Todd Father titles : Father birth place : Mother name : Clara Robison Mother titles : Mother birth place : GSU film number : 2372803 Digital GS number : 4109371 Image number : 03061 Certificate number : 33362 Collection : Ohio Deaths 1908-1953

[HI7801] (Research):Name: Roland S. Barton SSN: 489-22-9735 Last Residence: 65301 Sedalia, Pettis, Missouri, United States of Amer ica Born: 11 Sep 1914 Died: 13 Feb 1998 State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (Before 1951 )

[HI7813] (Research):There is a William Nesbit died 3/6/1883 age 29y7m10 days buried in the Net tle Creek Cemetery. This family relocated to IL, so not sure if this is t he right person.

[HI7816] (Research):NESBITT, BENJAMIN F md JEMIGAN, LIZZIE 05/31/1875 00B /0093 00003766 CHRISTIAN Co, IL

[HI7817] (Research):Prob son of jacob Judy b 9/1822 in Ohio, located in neighborhood 1900 cens us Champaign Co, L

[HI7819] (Research):Name: Roderick J Nicholas Gender: Male Date of Death: 25 June 1998 Birth Date: 28 April 1923 Volume: 31583 Certificate: 048911 Autopsy: No Social Security Number: 280321072 Father's Surname: Nicholas Time of Death: 4:47 PM Marital Status: Married Hispanic Origin: Non Hispanic Place of Death: Nursing Home Years of Schooling: 11 Certifier: Physician Referred to Coroner: No Method of Disposition: Burial Mother's Surname: Evilsizor Race: White Birth Place: Champaign County, Ohio Residence: Ohio Age: 75

[HI7820] (Research):Name: Earl W Houser Birthplace: Ohio State: OH 1910 Ag e: 25 Color: W Enumeration District: 0119 Visit: 0234 County: Miami Wife Bertha M 24 Ohio Son Harlod E 02 Ohio Son Earl E NR Ohio

1920 Miami Co, Springcreek, OH Earl W Houser head, 36, OH OH OH Farmer rent home Bertha, wife, 35 OH OH OH Harold, son, 12 Emerson, son, 9 Herbert, son 5

HOUSER EARL W County Name: MIAMI Date of Death: // Volume Number: 8390 Certificate Number: 128

Census born 1883, Shelby birth records 1885. 1885 does not fit with sibli ngs, prob mis transcribed.

[HI7828] (Research): Mary Kathleen Pence, 77, of 8010 Snapp Road, St Paris, Ohio, died at 5: 07 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2002, in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana. She w as born August 17, 1924, in Champaign county, Ohio, to Otis Nicholas and A da (Evilsizor) Nicholas, both deceased. She was a graduate of Terre Ha ute and Westville schools. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Penc e, of St Paris, who she married on February 14, 1945; four sons, Johnn ie M (Margaret) Pence, of West Mansfield, Donald M (Sharon) Pence, of St P aris, Stephen M (Terri) Pence, of Springfield, Kevin M (Kimberly) Penc e, of Indian Springs; four daughters, Mary M (Ray) Smoot, of St Paris, Bev erly M (Dennis) Hinkle, of New Carlisle, Virginia M (Lynn) Hughes, of Bell efontaine, Pamela M. (Ronald) Krebehenne, of Degraff; several grandchildre n, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and one sister Pauline Sarve r, of Logan. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Ro derick Nicholas; and one sister Vivian Whitehead.
Funeral services will take place at the convenience of the family. Bur ial will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, New Carlisle. There wi ll be no visitation. RICHESON-WICKHAM AND ATKINS FUNERAL HOME, St Paris

[HI7829] (Research):«b»SWARTZBAUGH, Lewis «/b»Death date: 7/27/1916, Franklin County Volume #1991, Certificate #42942

[HI7830] (Research):Name: MAX B SARVER Gender: Male Date of Death: August 09, 1967 Volume: 18946 Certificate: 57916 Marital Status: Married Place of Death: , Champaign County Race: White Residence: , Champaign County Age: 42

[HI7833] (Research):DAR Cem records says kin of Sam Hodge

[HI7839] (Research):Champaign Co Guardianship Records 10/21/1844 George Mintunr, guardi an of George Fox Minturn 8 yr; Jacob Bunnell Minturn 16 yr; Abigail Jane M inturn 12 yr children of said George Minturn . Surities Hugh Cunningham, H arper Neal, Wm Neal

[HI7840] (Research):Champaign Co Guardianship Records 10/21/1844 George Mintunr, guardi an of George Fox Minturn 8 yr; Jacob Bunnell Minturn 16 yr; Abigail Jane M inturn 12 yr children of said George Minturn . Surities Hugh Cunningham, H arper Neal, Wm Neal

[HI7842] (Research):Champaign Co Guardianship Records 4/3/1844 Edward P Fyffe gdn of Ruth Hun ter 11yr; Henry Hunter, 14yr; minor heirs of George Hunter, Dec'd. Suriti es William M Fyffe, William McDonald

[HI7843] (Research):Champaign Co Guardianship Records 4/3/1844 Edward P Fyffe gdn of Ruth Hun ter 11yr; Henry Hunter, 14yr; minor heirs of George Hunter, Dec'd. Suriti es William M Fyffe, William McDonald

[HI7844] (Research):1880 Census Place Wayne, Champaign, Ohio Family History Library Fi lm 1254998
NA Film Number T9-0998 Page Number 479C J. G. GUTHRIDGE Self M Male W 57 OH Farmer KY VT Elizabeth GUTHRIDGE Wife M Female W 54 OH Keeping Hou se OH OH Philander GUTHRIDGE Son S Male W 22 OH Teleg. Operat or OH OH Frances M. GUTHRIDGE Son S Male W 13 OH OH OH

[HI7846] (Research):Champaign Co Guardianship records 10/11/1838 pg 259 George Kizer gdn of S arah Ann Lung 13yr; Margaret Lung 11yr; John Lung 10 yr; Mary Lung 9 yr; M elvina Lung 7yr, Drucilla Lung 4 yr; George Lung 2y children and minor hei rs of George Lung dec'd. Surities Daniel Snider, John Hupp

[HI7847] (Research):Champaign Co Guardianship records 10/11/1838 pg 259 George Kizer gdn of S arah Ann Lung 13yr; Margaret Lung 11yr; John Lung 10 yr; Mary Lung 9 yr; M elvina Lung 7yr, Drucilla Lung 4 yr; George Lung 2y children and minor hei rs of George Lung dec'd. Surities Daniel Snider, John Hupp

[HI7848] (Research):Champaign Co Guardianship records 10/11/1838 pg 259 George Kizer gdn of S arah Ann Lung 13yr; Margaret Lung 11yr; John Lung 10 yr; Mary Lung 9 yr; M elvina Lung 7yr, Drucilla Lung 4 yr; George Lung 2y children and minor hei rs of George Lung dec'd. Surities Daniel Snider, John Hupp

[HI7849] (Research):prob child of Archibald Stewart

CCGS News Vol 22 No3 pg 88 Western Citizen July 5 1842 Remaining in the post office at Urbana, Ohio on the evening of June 30 18 42, which if not taken by the 1st day of October 1842, will be sent to t he General Post Office as dead letters Matthew Stewart

Champ Co Early Settlers Vol 3 pg 55 Mathew Stewart, born in 1759 in Lycoming County, Penn, and his siter Cathe rine, who married John McAdams in Penn, both came to Ohio about 1803 and l ocated in 1661.(Sic) If that is true then Mathew and Catharine were ve ry likely children of Archibald Stewart. There is no record to substantia te that, however, Mathew Stewart named his first son Archibald and Cathari ne McAdams also named one of her sons Archibald; that fact points to the s ame conclusion. Next week I will give a more detailed list of the childr en of the Stewarts of Champaign and Clark Counties. Miss Winnifred Beatt y, who is a descendant of the Champaign County Stewarts, has furnish ed me an excellent list of Mathew Stewart descendants. You may like to c ut it out as a family record. Remember you came from the same stein as t he Stuart Kings of Scotland. You may be about six hundred years removed b ut there is a trickle of blue blood in you just the same. Matthew Stewar t, born in Ireland in 1759, came to America with his parents in 1771 ,and settled in Champaign County about 1802 or 1803. Matthew and Eliz abeth Stewart were married Aug. 12, 1783, according to the record in this fami ly Bible. The Bible record does not mention the name of Matthew s parents, neither do es it give his wife s maiden name. A biographical sketch in Beers History also fails to give this informatio n, Mrs. Thelma Blair Lang, in a letter to me, states Matthew Stewart s wi fe was Elizabeth Baker before marriage. Thelma probably has correct inform ation. They are said to have been married in Lycoming County, state of Pennsylvan ia. Lycsoming County is about 70 miles north of Harrisburg, the state capi tal. It is a mountainous section, the elevation more that two thousand fee t. Seven of their ten children were born before they came to Ohio. Followi ng is the family record of their birth:

Family Record

Matthew Stewart was born June 12, 1759, died May 5, 1850. Elizabeth (Baker) Stewart born died March 15, 1830. Their children included: 1) Archibald, born Aug. 16, 1789, married Elizabe th Mason in 1814. They had 7 children: Archibald, John, William, James, Ed ward, Elizabeth and Sarah. James and Edward were bachelors. 2) Charles Stewart, born Oct. 15, 1791, died before 1837, married Mary Gra y. No record of any children. 3) Thomas Stewart, born Mar. 13, 1793, married Clarissa Thompson; two daug hters, Sarah and Clarissa. 4) James, born July8, 1794, died 1907, never married. This death da te is an error. He could not have lived 113 years. 5) Samuel, born Jan 31, 1796, believed to have been a bachelor. 6) William, born Oct. 13, 1798. Married Jane Long. They never had any chil dren of their own but were Favorites of their nieces and nephews. (More pa ge 56)

Beers History of Champaign County According to reliable information, the settlement of that part of the town ship which lies in the King's Creek valley, was commenced in the year 18 02 or 1803. Samuel and William Stewart came to this township with their fa ther, Matthew Stewart, who settled on King's Creek in the spring of 1804

The following-named persons came to the county about the same time, or so on after: David Parkison, James Turner, John Guthridge, Abner Barrett, Wil liam Johnson, George and Jacob Leonard. A majority of the first settlers c ame from Kentucky and Virginia. Matthew Stewart and John McAdams came fr om Pennsylvania at an early day

About the year 1816, he held a meeting at Jacob Stratton's house, in Min go Valley, and in the evening of the same day, in company with Thomas Antr im, held a meeting at the house of Matthew Stewart, Sr., on King's Cree

Dr. Latta preached an able sermon, and very good order was observed. In 18 18, Mr. Cowgill opened a smith-shop near the east line of Salem Townshi p. Among his regular customers were William H. Baldwin, Nathan Moffitt, En os Baldwin, Isaac Gray, Jehu Gray, Asa Gray, Matthew Mason, Isaac Mason, J ames Craighill. Matthew Stewart, Archibald Stewart

Record Book 23, Page 330 — Filed 1 May 1849 — Petition for a County Road E dward L. Morgan et al vs The Commissioners of Champaign County The petition in front of the commissioners, dated 6 December 1847, was f or a new road in Salem Township. Samuel Lippincott, Edward Bates, Joel Fun k, the reviewers and James B. Armstrong, the surveyor, met on 3 January 18 48 but did not reach a decision. The road would concern the lands of: Edwa rd L. Morgan, Matthew Mason, Matthew Stewart, Henry Hagenbuck, Samuel D. K irkpatrick, the Baptist Church on Kings Creek, Thomas Taylor, Reuben Hagen buck and Levi Taylor. The settlement for the property owners was reach ed on 29 April 1850.

Will book C pg 21 Matthew Stewart probated 4/1850 (poss father of thsi mat thew) Matthew Syewart. Sons Matthew, Thomas, Archibald, James, Samuel and Willi am Stewart. Dau Mary Eliza and Elinor Stewart. Mary Stewart, widow of s on Charles. Son Matthew Exec. Wit: Edward L Morgan, James Long. Will sing ed (x) 7/4/1837

[HI7854] (Research):Early settlers fo Champaign Co, Ohio pg 179 Charles Seibet Sr from Berkley Co VA came to Ohio and married a daugh er of James Engle, and in 1899 Purchased the Engle Farm of 128 acres. Char les Seibert Sr was an industrious and capable businessman. With careful ma nagement he paid for his 128 acres then kept adding adjoining tracts to t he original until his acreage totaled 280 acres. That done, he replaced t he old Engle home with a fine new home with every modern convenience. H is was an excellent example of how industrious application to the farmi ng business can bring pleasure and enjoyment in one's retiring years. T he Engle and Seibert families have numerous representatives in Champaign C ounty and also Clark.

[HI7858] (Research):Name: Richard Gumpert SSN: 281-10-5084 Last Residence: 33539 Zephyrhills, Pasco, Florida, United States of Am erica Born: 1 Apr 1905 Died: Jan 1982 State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951 )

[HI7859] (Research):Name: Virgil W Evilsizor Birth Year: 1920 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Ohio State: Ohio County or City: Champaign Enlistment Date: 26 Jan 1942 Enlistment State: Ohio Enlistment City: Fort Hayes Columbus Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emerge ncy, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherw ise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Automobile Serviceman Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 67 Weight: 165

Name: Virgil W Evilsizor Gender: Male Date of Death: 08 October 1995 Birth Date: 18 June 1920 Volume: 30400 Certificate: 076932 Autopsy: No Social Security Number: 277262863 Father's Surname: Evilsizor Time of Death: 11:00 PM Marital Status: Married Hispanic Origin: Non Hispanic Place of Death: Hospital/Inpatient Years of Schooling: 12 Certifier: Physician Branch of Service: Army Referred to Coroner: No Method of Disposition: Burial Race: White Birth Place: Champaign County, Ohio Residence: Ohio Age: 75

[HI7860] (Research):Melvin C. Reed 61, of 307 Jefferson Ave. Urbana died at 12:05 a.m. Sunday (Feb 3, 198 5) in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana. He was born in St. Paris on Septemb er 24,1923, a son of Clarence and Ruth (Evilsizor)Reed. He was a memb er of the First Presbyterian Church and was a veteran of World War II. F or 35 years he was self employed as a Masonry Contractor. Survivors inclu de his wife, Ruby (Gatten)Reed; two daughters, Mrs. John M. (Sharon)Cromwe ll, and Mrs. Philp(Patti)Cotrell of Pembrock Pines,Fl; six grandchildren,K athy, Wendy and Steve Cromwell, Stacey, Jennifer and Abigail Cotrell. A si ster, Mrs. Jack (Glenna) Wiltheiss, of Valley City, Ohio; two brothers, Ha rold and Russell, both of St. Paris. Services will be held Wednesday at 10 :30 a.m. in the Walter Funeral Home with Rev. David Fleming officiating. B urial in Spring Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tu esday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Cancer Associ ation of Champaign County.

[HI7861] (Research):Troy Daily News Jan 3 2005 St Paris- Clarence Russell Reed, 78, of St paris, passed away at 12:51 a. m. Sunday Jan 2, 2005, in Mercy Medical Center, Springfield. He was bo rn in Clark County on Dec 1 1926, the son of the late Clarence Clay and Ru th Ellen (Evilsizor) Reed. Russell was a 1947 graduate of St Paris High Sc hool and served with the US Army during WWII. He retired in 1988 from Hoba rt Brothers, Troy. Mr Reed attended the St Paris United Methodist Churc h. He was a member of the Keith Cretors Post No 148 American Legion, St Pa ris, the Fletcher Lions club and a former member of the St Paris Fired Dep t. On Feb 28, 1969 Russell married Orpha (Hartzler) Lantz and she survive s. Other survivors included one son Charles (Donna) Reed of Corinth. Ky; t wo daughters, Debra (Louis) Boyd of St Paris and Carole (Larry) Gehrli ch of Wapakineta; twp step-sons, James (Susan) Lantz of Troy and Charles ( Mary) Lantz of Urbana; one step-daughter, Linda Lantz of St Paris; nine gr andchildren; 11 great granbdchildren; four step grandchildren; seven step- great grandchildren; one brother, Harold (Betty) Reed; one sister Glenna ( Jack) Wiltheiss of Perrysville and several nieces and nephews. In additi on to his parents Russell was preceded in death by a step-grandson, Jam es Lantz Jr and one brother, Milvin Reed. The family will receive frien ds from 5-8 Tuesday in the Richeson-Wickham and Atkins Funeral Home , 21 6, S Springfield St, St Paris. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. We dnesday in the St Paris United Methodist Church, corner of Church and Waln ut streets, with the Rev Douglas Upton officiating. Burial will foll ow in Spring Grove Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conduct ed by the Keith Cretors Post No 148 American Legion and Philip Grieser Po st No 7645 both of St Paris. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be ma de in Russell's memory to either the Fletcher Lions Club, care of Jim Har t, 5675 Casstonw-Sidney Rd, Fletcher OH,,,,.....

[HI7868] (Research):Name: Thomas A Powell Gender: Male Date of Death: 23 June 1988 Birth Date: 14 August 1962 Volume: 27371 Certificate: 054616 Autopsy: No Autopsy Social Security Number: 302643442 Marital Status: Never Married Hispanic Origin: American Place of Death: , Miami County Certifier: Coroner Race: White Birth Place: Ohio Residence: , Champaign County Age: 25 Years

[HI7872] (Research):Herbert Powell Died: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 Herbert R. Powell, 73, of Zanesville, Ohio, died at 7:49 a.m. Tuesday, Ju ly 17, 2001, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. Bo rn Jan. 4, 1928, in Terre Haute, Ohio, he was a retired teacher from Grov er Cleveland School, Zanesville City School System, from 1963 to 198 9. He received a bachelor's degree from Wittenberg University in social st udies and a master's degree from Eastern Kentucky University in geograph y. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Marine Corps and member of Trini ty Lutheran Church and Central Ohio Orchid Society. Surviving are his wif e, Mary E. Shipps Powell, whom he married June 27, 1965; two sons, Stua rt Powell, of Zanesville, and Kevin Powell, of Shelbyville, Ky.; three bro thers, Bernard Powell, of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Floyd Powell, of New Miami, a nd James Powell, of Urbana; three sisters, Virginia Dannaker, of New Pari s, Thelma Loffing, of Urbana, and Janet Geiger, of Urbana; two halfsister s, Nellie Nolte, Urbana, and Faith "Pat" Jeffers, of California; and sever al nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Omer and E dna Evilsizor Powell; first wife, Marjorie Glenn Powell; an infant daughte r; brothers, Kenneth and Homer Powell; halfbrothers, Richard and Glenna rd Powell; halfsisters, Florence Davis and Goldie Stone. Calling hours a re 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001, at BRYAN FUNERAL HOM E, 2318 Maple Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43701. Services will be held at 11 a. m. Friday, July 20, 2001, at the funeral home, with Pastor Larry Kudart of ficiating. Burial will be in Duncan Falls, Ohio, cemetery, with the VFW ho lding service at graveside. Memorial contributions may be made to Trini ty Lutheran Church, 128 S. 7th St., Zanesville, Ohio 43701. For further in formation, visit our Web site at www.bryanfuneralhome.com

[HI7879] (Research):Children Angeline SWISHER Catherine SWISHER Joseph SWISHER Nicholas SWISHER Peter SWISHER William SWISHER Sarah Ann SWISHER b: 3 Jan 1812 in Champaign County, Ohio

Champaign Co, Will Book C pg 4 John Swisher, Wayne Twp probated 12/24/1870 Son Peter. Other children, no names. Peter Swisher Exec Wit: James Taylor, J P Miller, W A Purtlebaugh Signed (x) 8/29/1865

[HI7919] (Research):1860 McDonough Co, IL Census living with cousin John Huff pg 767 house 293 8/2958

[HI7920] (Research):1868 Knox Co, IL Census she is living with her Uncle Andrew Huff per lett er with marriage license

[HI7921] (Research):124th Illinois Infantry Regiment (Excelsior Regiment) Capt Thomas Roach and B A Griffith Three Year Service September 10, 1862 - August 16, 1865 Assigned to: Army of the Tennessee: December 1862 - April 1864 Military Division West Mississippi: February 1865 - August 1865 Battles/Campaigns Engaged in: Operations against Vicksburg [Central Mississippi Campaign, Port Gibson, R aymond, Jackson, Champion's Hill, Siege of Vicksburg], Meridian Campaig n, Siege of Spanish Fort and Ft Blakely

Complete Bugg genealogy at www.gencircles.com

[HI7922] (Research):d/o Wm S Evans

[HI7923] (Research):«u»«b»World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 «/u»
Name:«/b»Frederick Roland Evilsizer«b» City:«/b»Detroit «b» County:«/b»Wayne «b» State:«/b»Michigan «b» Birthplace:«/b»Kansas «b»
Birth Date:«/b»31 Aug 1890«b» Yates Center, KS
Race:«/b»Caucasian (White) «b» Roll:«/b»2024110
Add- 378 Howard St, Detroit, MI
Emp- Distribution, Wabash RR Co
Single w/ no dependents
Med height, stout build, blue eyes, lt brn hair, no disabilities
Signed June 5, 1917 Detroit, MI



Evilsizer, Fredric R View Image Online KS OH OH cashier, RR
Age: 38 Year: 1930
Birthplace: Kansas Roll: T626_1053
Race: White Page: 5A
State: Michigan ED: 516
County: Wayne Image: 0231
Township: Detroit
Relationship: head

[HI7924] (Research):Given Name: Marie Sex: Female Day of Birth: 06 Month of Birth: September Year of Birth: 97 Day of Death: 13 Month of Death: July Year of Death: 88 City of Residence: Cascade County of Residence: Kent State of Residence: Michigan City of Death: Cascade County of Death: Kent State of Death: Michigan Death Certificate No.: 42134

Grand Rapid Press July 16, 1988 Pg 6D Marie Evilsizer of Senteniel Pointe Retirement Community, passed away Wedn esday, July 13, 1988. She is survived by her son, Phillip Evilsizer of Gra nd Rapids; four grandchildren, one great grandson; two nephews and one nie ce; and many close friends. A Funeral Memorial Mass will be offered Wednes day, July 20, 1988 at 9:30 A.M. at St Paul the Apostle Church, Msgr Jo hn J Giammona, Celebrant

Evilsizer, Marie E View Image Online
Age: 32 Year: 1930
Birthplace: Roll: T626_1053
Race: Page: 5A
State: Michigan ED: 516
County: Wayne Image: 0231
Township: Detroit
Relationship: Wife

5/7/2007 Hi Sandi, I recently ran across the Marc Wheat Database on Roots Web whi ch includes information for Marie Eyvon Cuson. I thought you might be int eresting in knowing that Marie was my grandfather Lee Anthony Cuson's sist er. Lee was the only boy, and he had, I believe, four sisters, one of wh om was Marie. Another was Lucille, as I recall. (I have information on t he other sisters at home. I'm typing this from the office without my info rmation handy). Lee and Marie's father was Charles Cuson, and their moth er was Mary Eusbach (Koch). My father, Ralph Cuson, was the son of Lee Cu son. Lee and my father died some time ago. Joyce Cuson Falink 31826 Oxford Mill Road Cannon Falls, MN 55009 E-Mail: Work: jfalink@winthrop.com E-Mail: Home: jfalink@rconnect.com

[HI7925] (Research):Ancestry of George from edridder@foryou.net. Regards, Ed Ridder

Champaign County Ohio Land Deed Indices by Pat Stickley and Denise Moo re pg 6 Sec10 Twp 3 R 11 Jackson Twp,SW 1/4 E 1/2 June 20 1826 US to Solomon App le of Montgomery County, 79 acres, recorded 20 June 1828 Book I pg 271

Champaign County Ohio Land Deed Indices by Pat Stickley and Denise Moo re pg 6 Sec10 Twp 3 R 11 Jackson Twp,SW 1/4 W 1/2 Oct 2 1826 US to Solomon App le of Montgomery County, 79 acres recorded June 21 1827 Book H pg 8

[HI7927] (Research):CCGS Newsletter Sept 1998 pg 96 Road Tax assessed on Chattels in Johnson T wp, Champaign Co, Ohio for the year 1876 Martin Prince .25

Poll Book for Election held in Saint Paris Precint 10-9-1877 for or again st new jail. CCGS Newsletter April 1994 Vol 10 # 2 pg 29 Martin Prince

Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson Twp by P at Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Section 18 Township 3 Range 11To wn of St Paris (St Paris Platted by David Huffman 21 Sep 1831) (There a re several books for lot numbers in St Paris and not all transactions a re represented by this transcription) Lot ? 1/7/1858 David W White to Martin Prince, 17 acres Bk 30 Pg221 Lot ? 9/1/1874 Martin Prince to Josiah Mott 17 acres Bk 47 Pg588

Champaign Co Will Abstracts Book E Pg 331 Martin Prince, Logan Co and Johnson Twp. Probated 6/14/1884 Heirs, Solomon Prince-son-St Paris; John Prince-son-St paris; William F Pr ince-son-St Paris; Mary Hummelberger-dau-Santa Fe, Logan Co; Susan Brown-d au-St Paris, Amanda Apple-dau-St paris. james A Pence Executor. Witness, J ohn M Hummelberger, Rosie Pence, James A Pence. Signed 1/23/1882

[HI7928] (Research):AMMON -- ST. PARIS NEWS-DISPATCH, Thurs. April 3, 1890 Mrs. Wm. AMMON , aged about 69 years, died Saturday. She has been ailing f or several years and fell recently while walking across the floor of her h ome, dislocating her shoulder. It is thought she was paralyzed since the n, which hastened her death. She was a sister of Mrs. Joseph BUROKER a nd a highly esteemed lady. The funeral was held Monday at the Millersto wn Baptist church. Rev. J. T. Kite officiated. Interment at Spring Grov e. Mr. AMMON , her husband, is very low and not expected to live.

St Paris Dispatch Apr 3, 1890 Mrs William Ammon, aged about 69 years, died Saturday. She was a sist er of Mrs Joseph Buroker. Funeral is Monday at Millerstown Baptist Churc h, Rev J T Kite officiating. Interment in Spring Grove Cemetery.

[HI7929] (Research):Champaign Co Newspaper abstracts Aug 21, 1896 Grandma W H Wolgamuth, died in her home in St Paris on August 8, 1896. H er maiden name was Delilah Snapp. She was born in Champaign County on t he 18th day of Nov 1816 and would have been 80 years old her next birthda y. She was married to W H Molgamuth in 1848. He died Dec 18, 1892. They h ad two children, John and Dave. The funeral was Saturday by Rev C R Roc e. Burial in Hartford Cemetery, Hartford Kansas.

[HI7930] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson Twp by P at Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Section 18 Township 3 Range 11To wn of St Paris Lot ? 6/30/1865 J C Girard to William Wolgamuth Bk 36 Pg187 Lot ? 9/30/1869 Quitclaim from William H Wolgamuth to Buroker & Brubak er Bk 41 Pg530 Lot? 7/15/1886 W H Wolgamuth etal to Alfred Fant, alley north side of Snap p's Addition Bk 64 Pg2

Champagin Co, Newspaper abstracts Jan 6 1893 After months of suffering, William H Wolgamuth died in his home, one ha lf mile east of hartford Kansas, on Monday, Dec 19, 1892, aged 66y, 1m, a nd 25d. He was born in Champaign County on Oct 24, 1826, He was marri ed to Miss Delilah Snapp in the year 1848 to which union was born two son s, John S and David, both of whom are living. They moved to KS in 186 9. He leaves a wife, aged 66 years and two sons and their wives. Thw funer al was held at the house Wednesday, the 21st by Rev R T Harkness preachin g, after which the remains were interred in Hartford Cemetery

[HI7931] (Research):Burial is in cemetery located one mile south of Hartford on private l a nd which is a corn field now. She was a widow when she married Jac ob Re eder and they traveled by covered wagon along with her former si ster in l aw, Minerva Noe and her sister Delilah Snapp Wolgamuth.

[HI7933] (Research):Married
«b»Jessie Adeline Lutz
Born:«/b»26 Jun 1893 Wichita, , Kansas, USA «b» Died:«/b»8 Feb 1981 Yucaipa, San Bernardino, California, USA
Contact for family and descendant information is
«u»hrlawrence@att.net «/u»

[HI7934] (Research):Urbana Daily Citizen September 23, 1993 Walter McNeal, 81, of 508 Boyce St., Urbana, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 199 3, at 4:10 p.m., in Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. He was born in Conco rd Township, Champaign County, on Oct. 1, 1911, the son of Samuel and Flo ra (Blue) McNeal. A retired electrician from Robbins and Myers Company aft er 34 years of service. A member of Champaign Lodge 525 F&AM, Urbana Scott ish Rite Valley of Dayton Lodge Council Chapter, Valley of Dayton, Royal A rch Mason Chapter 34, White Shrine of Jerusalem Logan Shrine 48, Ord er of Eastern Star 530 Urbana Chapter, where he served as past Patron. Mem ber of First Baptist Church of Urbana for over 50 years. He is surviv ed by his wife, Ruth McNeal; several nieces, nephews and friends. He was p receded in death by a son; four half-brothers, William McNeal, George McNe al, Harley Zerkle and Pearl Zerkle; and a half-sister, Lillie Ziegler. Fri ends may call on Thursday from 6 - 9 p.m. at Walter-Schoedinger Funeral Ho me, Urbana, where services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jeff ery Cooper officiating. Burial to follow in Oak Dale Cemetery. Masonic ser vices will be held in the funeral home at 5:45 p.m.Thursday, follow ed by Eastern Star services at 6 p.m. Contributions may be made to Mercy H ome Health Care in his memory. Submitted by Mike Welty

[HI7935] (Research):Baily H. Snapp was born in Jackson township, Champaign County, Ohio Decemb er 28, 1838 and died in Springfiled, Ohio, at the home of his son, March 1 9, 1919, aged 80 years, 2 months and 21 days. September 8th, 1858 he was united in marriage to Agnes Bodey. To this uni on was born two sons, William H. of Springfield; Thomas of Rosewood, and t hree daughters, Mrs. George Bates, Mrs. Jack Pence of St. Paris and Em ma J. Snapp who preceded him to the great beyond at the age of 21 years. Early in life he and his wife gave their hearts to God and united with t he Zions Reformed church; since that time he has always been strong in t he christian faith. Most all of his life he has been actively engaged in farming in Champai gn county. November 7, 1916 his wife was called from him by the death angel, thus lea ving him to walk life's pathway.

CCGS Newsletter June 1998 Pg 66 POLL BOOK, Millerstown Precincts, Johnson Township, Champaign County Novem ber 4, 1890 Judges: Solomon Snapp, John O Jenkins and David McMorran Clerk s: S D Corwin and G E Huntoon. Names of Electors: B H Snapp

[HI7937] (Research):Living with this family in 1870 Census was Sarah Noe age 17

SNAPP PETER County Name: LOGAN Date of Death: 8/5/1925 Volume Number: 48 Certificate Number: 46675

[HI7939] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson T wp by Pat Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Sec 6 Twp 3 Range 11 SE 1/4 Feb 8 1893 Charles C Snapp to Solomon Snapp, E 1/2 of 49.16 ac exce pt 5.16 ac, Bk74 Pg 270 SE 1/4 Jul 30 1894 Emanuel Largent and wife to Solomon Snapp, 1 ac re in SE corner, Bk76Pg269 SE 1/4 Mar 5 1906 Solomon Snapp by heir to Sallie E Pence, E 1/2 of 19. 16 acres except 5.16 acres, 1 acre and 1.5 acres Bk 88 Pg245

CCGS Newsletter Sept 1998 pg 96 Road Tax assessed on Chattels in Johnson T wp, Champaign Co, Ohio for the year 1876 Solomon Snapp .35

CCGS Newsletter June 1998 Pg 66 POLL BOOK, Millerstown Precincts, Johnson Township, Champaign County Novem ber 4, 1890 Judges: Solomon Snapp, John O Jenkins and David McMorran Clerk s: S D Corwin and G E Huntoon. Names of Electors: Solomon Snapp

1881 Beers Biography
«b»SOLOMON SNAPP«/b», retired farmer; P. O. Millerstown ; was born Dec. 18, 1825, in Montgomery Co., Ohio, and is a son of Daniel and Margaret (Barnhart) Snapp. Our subject was raised to farm life in this county, and obtained his education in the district schools. In 1847, he commenced life for himself by engaging in farming. One year later he married Emiline Pressler, a native of Montgomery Co., but raised in Indiana. After his marriage, he farmed his grandfather's place one year, when he purchased 100 acres of his present farm, Sec. 10, Johnson Township, where he has since resided. Through industry and proper management, he has since added to it until he now owns 240 acres, which is in a fine state of cultivation, and he superintends it with good success. Mr. Snapp is a man of social ability, and a decided Democrat.

[HI7940] (Research):Biography in Beers 1881 of Champaign Co names Emeline Pressler
One year later he married Emiline Pressler, a native of Montgomery Co., but raised in Indiana.

[DI7940] Name: Emeline Snapp
Death date: 07 Nov 1912
Death place: Johnson, Champaign, Ohio
Birth date: 11 May 1828
Estimated birth year:
Birth place: Ohio
Age at death: 84 years 5 months 26 days
Gender: Female
Marital status: Widowed
Race or color: Caucasian
Street address:
Occupation: Housewife
Residence: Johnson, Champaign, Ohio
Burial date: 10 Nov 1912
Burial place: Johnson, Champaign, Ohio
Cemetery name: Spring Grove Cemetery
Spouse name:
Father name: Jacob Pressler
Father titles:
Father birth place: Unknown
Mother name: Elizabeth Barnhart
Mother titles:
Mother birth place: Unknown
GSU film number: 1953480
Digital GS number: 4021222
Image number: 2521
Reference number: fn 58163
Collection: Ohio Deaths 1908-1953

[HI7942] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson Twp by P at Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Section 24 Township 3 Range 11 NE 1/4 Section 2/7/1866 Henry Schumm to Daniel Snapp, 60 acres Bk37Pg74 3/16/1866 Daniel Snapp to Peter Guss, 60 acres Bk 37 Pg439

Poll Book for Election held in Saint Paris Precint 10-9-1877 for or again st new jail. CCGS Newsletter April 1994 Vol 10 # 2 pg 29 Daniel Snapp

St Paris Precinct Toll Book Nov 2 1880 CCGS Newsletter Spring 1992 pg 33 Daniel Snapp

[HI7943] (Research):Living with this family in 1860 Champaign Co, OH was James B Snapp age 2 5, relationship unknown

Poll Book for Election held in Saint Paris Precint 10-9-1877 for or again st new jail. CCGS Newsletter April 1994 Vol 10 # 2 pg 29 W F Snapp

[HI7945] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson T wp by Pat Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Sec 6 Twp 3 Range 11 SW 1/4 Oct 26 1859 Daniel Snapp to Ben Snapp, S 1/2 Bk31 Pg274 SW 1/4 Apr 12 1862 Benjamin Snapp to Johnson Twp, Board of Education, 8 po les square, S 1/2 Bk33Pg155 SW 1/4 Jul 13 1878 Benjamin Snapp to Johnson Twp, Board of Education, .5 a cres, S 1/2 Bk53 Pg65 SW 1/4 Apr 26 1899 Benjamin Snapp to Clara B Wilkinson, .4 acres in S 1 /2 of SW 1/4 Bk83 Pg82 SW 1/4 Dec 31 1882 Benjamin (sic) & Carey E Snapp to William Ritter, 27. 09 ac. Bk74Pg184

Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson T wp by Pat Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Sec 12 Twp 3 Range 11 ( SE 1/4) 20 Feb 1872 Quitclaim from George W Huffman and hannah Huffman to Benjam in Snapp, 68 acres, E 1/2 Bk 45 Pg 17 29 Feb 1872 Quitclaim from Abram and Sarah Maggert of Logan Co, OH to Benj amin Snapp, 68 acres, E 1/2 Bk 45 Pg 18 26 Mar 1872 Quitclaim from John and Mary Stuck of Darke Co, OH to Benjam in Snapp, 68 acres, E 1/2 Bk 45 Pg 16 16 Apr 1872 Quitclaim from John H and Hester Huffman to Benjamin Snap p, 68 acres, E 1/2 Bk45 Pg 19 10 Jan 1874 Michael Maggert et al to Benjamin Snapp , 16.9 acres, E 1/2 Bk 47 pg536 20 July 1874 Guardian of John & Henry Maggert to Benjamin Snapp, 1/ 40 of 65 ac, E 1/2 Bk47 Pg537 01 Oct 1874 Michael Maggert etal to Benjamin Snapp 16.93 acres Bk 47 Pg536 Apr 12 1882 Quitclaim fro A Emerson Garrett to Benjamin Snapp etal, undivi ded 1/5 in 49.16 acres Bk 59 Pg 398 Apr 15 1882 Quitclaim from William and Mary Carmoney to Benjamin Snapp, et al, undivided 1/5 in 49.16 acres Bk 58 Pg 443 Feb 6 1885 Quitclaim from Benjamin Snapp to Jonathan Schumm, half of ha lf of west side of 69/25 acres 28 poles except 20 acres off north side, a lso 5.25 acres in SW corner and 22 acres in SE 1/4 Bk 64 Pg 40 Feb 13 1885 Benjamin Snapp etal to Frank Snapp, 49.16 acres except 5.16 ac res, Bk 63 Pg 486 Sep 14, 1938 Affidavit, Benjamin Snapp deceased to Carey E Snapp, 16.93 ac res Bk131Pg19

CCGS Newsletter Sept 1998 pg 96 Road Tax assessed on Chattels in Johnson T wp, Champaign Co, Ohio for the year 1876 Benjamin Snapp .31

CCGS Newsletter Spring 1992 Poll Book St Paris Precinct Johnson Twp 11/2/1 880 B F Snapp

Enumeration of youth between the ages of six and 21 in joint sub-distric ts number 7 & 8 Johnson and Jackson Twps, Champaign Co, Ohio Sept 12, 188 2. Name of Guardian, number of males and females Benjamin Snapp 1 male 1 female

[HI7947] (Research):Living with family in 1870 census was Elisha Offenbacker age 15

[HI7948] (Research):Graduates of Mechanicsburg High School published in CCGS Newsltter March 1 996 pg 12 (Published by the class of 1915 in their Senior Year) William Fuson Class of 1881

FUSON, William L. Death date: 7/1/1942, Clark County Certific ate #40093

[HI7949] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson T wp by Pat Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Sec 12 Twp 3 Range 11 ( SE 1/4) 20 Aug 1929 Affidavit, Catherine Snapp Schumm, deceased to Maude E Bolling er, "real estate" Bk 115 pg427 11 Mar 1939 Certificate, Catherine Schum, deceased to Maude E Schum, eta l, 152.94 acres "Jackson Twp." Bk131 pg499 11 Mar 1939 Certificate, Maude E Bollinger, deceased to Mamie Bollinger et al, 152.94 acres "Jackson Twp." Bk131 pg501

Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson T wp by Pat Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Sec 12 Twp 3 Range 11 ( SW 1/4) 09 Apr 1898 W F Bollinger to Jonathan & Catherine Schum, about .9 of an ac re. Bk 81 Pg133

[HI7951] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson T wp by Pat Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Sec 6 Twp 3 Range 11 SE 1/4 Feb 13 1885 Benjamin Snapp etal to Frank Snapp, 49.16 acres exce pt 5.16 acres, Bk 63 Pg 486 SE 1/4 Mar 23 1892 Frank Snapp to C C Snapp, east half of 49.16 acres exce pt 5.16 acres, Bk 74 Pg 78

Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson Twp by P at Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Section 18 Township 3 Range 11 To wn of St Paris (St Paris Platted by David Huffman 21 Sep 1831) (There a re several books for lot numbers in St Paris and not all transactions a re represented by this transcription) Lot? 2/1/1887 Joanna Batdorf to Frank Snapp & C C Snapp, 50 feet x 12 pol es Bk68Pg136

Enumeration of youth between the ages of six and 21 in joint sub-distric ts number 7 & 8 Johnson and Jackson Twps, Champaign Co, Ohio Sept 12, 188 2. Name of Guardian, number of males and females Jackson Twp Frank Snapp 1 male

[HI7960] (Research):Researcher of this line and descendant: Ellen Gwaltney Bales Mrskrisr@aol.com

[HI7962] (Research):EARLY SETTLERS of Champaign County and Surrounding Areas Vol 1 by Pat Stic kley and June Kiser. CCGS Feb 2000 , P O Box 682 Urbana, Ogio, 43078. pg 75 "Terre Haute Neighborhood"So many of our present day acquaintances a re descended from Terre Haute pioneers. In 1829 David Miller with a gro up of Virginia families, John Good, Abram Zerkle and Soloman Shaffer ca me in a four horse conestoga wagon and all settled near Terre Haute. Solom an Shaffer had 100 acres within a half mile of T erre Haute just southwe st of town. Abram Zerkle' s 110 acres adjoined Shaffer on the west. John G ood had a quarter section just east of town which later became part of t he town. There are two other Zerkles, George and Jacob, who according to d eed records owned farms in the immediate neighborhood and at the same tim e. I am at a loss to tell whether all were brothers or father and sons. Ab raham Zerkle sold one-fourth acre in 1847 for a site of the Lutheran churc h. There is a Zerkle cemetery on the Abram Zerkle farm and a Shaffer cemet ery on the Soloman Shaffer land. Another called the Rouze cemetery adjoi ns the southwest part of town. This land was owned by John, Levi and Jam es Rouze, all ofit in section 25 just west of town.

pg 122 Jackson Twp Grafton Vicinity,,,,, George Zerkle came in 1837.

Champaign Co, Will Abstracts Book B pg 447 George ZERKLE- probated Sep 12 1848; Wife Katherine ZERKL E; Sons John, Abraham, Jonathan, Reuben and Michael ZERKLE; daughters Sal ly SHAFFER and Susan BOWERS. Reuben ZERKLE Exec; Witness; Jesse GODDARD, G eorge ZERKLE. Will signed 3/9/1846

REFERENCE: ROUSH/ROUSH/01, pg 217. (Short entry about Katherine/Catherine. ) "Zirkle Family in America", Vol. 1, (1971), pg 78-79. ZFHA Newsletter,Vo l. 8, No. 3, Oct 1990, pg 13. ZFHA Newsletter, Vol. 9, No. 2, pg 3. Article

[HI7963] (Research):Champaign Co Will Abstarcts Book C Pg 170 Lewis Zerkle, Jackson Twp, probated 8 Apr 1856 Wife (no name). Sons George and Michael Zerkle; daus Susannah Rinker, Kath erine Leonard, Sally hess, Anna Moore, Caroline Pence and Elizabeth Zerkl e; grson Casper Zerkle (a minor). My single dau Elizabeth's two sons Sol on and Ronemus Zerkle. Son Michael Zerkle executor. Witness Phillip Come r, Joseph S Ward. Signed 17 Nov 1855

Descendants of Lewis provided by the research of Ted Smith TEDSM@erinet.co m

Record Book 32, Page 385- Filed 9 April 1867- Petition Isaac Ammons, Guardian of Charles Zerkle & Mary E. Zerkle vs Charles D. Zerkle & Mary Ellen Zerkle, his wards, & Others George Zerkle died in 1865 and Isaac Ammons was appointed the guardi an in February 1866 of his minor children, Charles D. and Mary Ellen Zerk le of Allen County, Ohio. George Zerkle was an heir of his father, Lewis Z erkle. Lewis' will was probated on 4 April 1856 (will attached to suit) a nd he was seized of a total of 120 acres located in the east half of the n orth-east quarter and the north-east quarter of the south-east quart er of Section 1 Township 3 Range 12 (Johnson Township). Lewis Zerkle's hei rs were: Catharine Zerkle, widow, died in January 1866; Sarah/Sally Zerkl e, wife of Abraham Hess of Illinois; Michael Zerkle; Anna Zerkle, wi fe of Samuel Moore of Logan County; Caroline Zerkle, wife of Solomon Pen ce of Clark County; Elizabeth Zerkle, deceased (mother of Solon Zerkle & R eams Zerkle); Susannah Zerkle, wife of Benjamin Rinker of Clark County; Ca tharine Zerkle, wife of George Leonard; George Zerkle, deceased (left a wi dow, Anna Zerkle, and children, Charles D. Zerkle and Mary Ellen Zerk le of Allen County, Ohio); Casper Zerkle, grandson.

[HI7973] (Research):According to Vol 4 Cemetery Records Champaign Co, Oh, Urbana Chapter DAR 1 964 -R 929.5 D 265u -at the Ohio Historical Society in Columbus, Ohio there was a tombstone in Oakdale Cemetery, Urbana , Ohio inscribed 'Mary Jane Hess 4/16/1840 - 11/16/1941.' At the time of the DAR survey, there was a stone next to it inscribed 'Jasper Newton Hess b. 12-18-1877.' Now, to make this even more fun, in 1986 Barbara Ropp visited Oakdale Cemetery looking for Abraham Hess (who was not listed) but she went to view the stone which said 'Mary Jane Heller Hess 1840-1941'. The stone next to it was now inscribed 'Emma May Hess 1881-1926.' (Emma May Spellman Hess was the wife of Jasper N. Hess) So, is this M-I-L and D-I-L buri ed side by side? According to Donna Hess Immel the marriage license for Jasper and Emma
list Abraham Hess and Mary J Johnson as Jasper's parents. So, if this Mary Jane Heller Hess is Jasper's mother, where does the Heller come in? For the time being, the tombstones are my source for the dates until I can get better info. I am sending a research request to the Ohio Historical Society with hopes of getting a copy of her death certificate and to Champaign Co Library for copy of her obit if available. As you can see this is a squiggley bunch of questions - I get one answer and five other questions immerge. As you say, "obsessive compulsion g enealogy" has hit . If you ever hear a loud "Eureka" from Ohio, you'll know I have real proof about Abraham and Catherine, Abraham and Mary Jane . . . and maybe I can figure out the "Heller" part, too. I have written to Donna asking if she has any contacts anymore with any of Jasper 's children to contact for possible enlightenment.

[DI7973] Name: Mary Jane Heller Hess
Death date: 16 Nov 1941
Death place: German, Clark, Ohio
Birth date: 06 Apr 1841
Estimated birth year:
Birth place: Champaign Co., O
Age at death: 101 years 7 months 10 days
Gender: Female
Marital status: Widowed
Race or color: American
Street address: R D 3
Occupation:
Residence: Springfield, O.
Burial date: 19 Nov 1941
Burial place: Urbana, O
Cemetery name:
Spouse name: Abraham Hess
Father name: John Johnson
Father titles:
Father birth place: Va.
Mother name: Betty Bearry
Mother titles:
Mother birth place: Va.
GSU film number: 2023972
Digital GS number: 4020861
Image number: 1302
Reference number: fn 65122
Collection: Ohio Deaths 1908-1953

[HI7979] (Research):Zirkle family descendants from Barbara Edens 305 S Miami Quincey, OH 43343-0314

[HI7982] (Research):Will Abstracts of Champaign Co, Ohio Books A-F 1805-1888 CCGS March 1996 a bstracted by Pat Stickley pg99 John ZERCLE, Jakcosn Twp probated 4/1/1853; Wife Susannah. Stother Sm ith $200; Washington Dase? $200; and James T Largent $200. Mentions Mary Z ercle (wife of Cornelius). All real estate and household goods to wif e; at her death to be sold. Eli Allen Exec; Wit: Jonathan Zercle, Jacob Ze rcle. Will singed 3/23/1953

[HI7985] (Research):Champagin co, Oh, Chancery Court, Minute Book 34, pg 293 11/1869-5/1872 Cornelius Zirkle, guardian of Charles Wesley Zirkle and wife vs John W Wea ver and others, petition for partition, estate of Aaron Weaver-Aaron Weav er left no widow, children and grandchildren' Margaret May, Rebecca bake r, wife of Asa; John W Weaver, Joseph Weaver all of Champaign County, Elij ah B Weaver of Clark County, all sons and daughters, 1/7 each, Louisa A nn Stewart, deceased daughter, wife of Daniel Stewart-1/7 to Daniel, resid ence unknown; Charles Wesley Zirkle, son of Mahala Catherine Zerkle, decea sed daughter , wife of Herndon Zerkle, 1/7 left a son Charles Wesley Zerk le who collected her portion

Census Place:Mad River, Champaign, Ohio Source:FHL Film 1254998 National Archives Film T9-0998 Page 31 1C Cornelius ZIRKLESelfMWW72VAOcc:FarmerFa: VAMo: VA Melvina ANDERSONDauFMW22OHFa: VAo: VA Jasper ANDERSONOtherMSW19OHFa: OHMo: OH Wiley ANDERSONOtherMMW22OHFa: OHMo: OH

Champaign Co Ohio Guardianship Bonds pg 425 Mar 16, 1866 Jacob G Zirkle, g dn of Benjamin Franklin Zirkle 3 yr 7/21/1856; heir of Cornelius Zirkle de c'd Surities Cornelius Zerkle and John Buschong

Champaign Co- A Centennial Biographical History of Champaign Co, Ohio - 19 02, (New York and Chicago The Lewis Publishing Co, 1902). pg 667 born 7/1 2/1804 Md 1st Nancy Jackson who died 1848. Md 2nd 1850 Mrs Mary Smith wid ow of Mr Sargent (Largent?),

(Funeral home records name Mary Ellen Hullinger as mother of Benjamin Fran klin born 1863. This Banjamin Franklin poss son of Cornelius Junior born 1 841

[HI7989] (Research):Re Solon Zerkle Death Certificate No 68706 names parents John Zerkle and Elizabeth Brenn er 85y 3m 8d This would make him the son of Elizabeth's brother John who died c 1848. E xcept fathers will names him as son of his single daughter Elizabeth.

[HI7990] (Research): Richard's death certificate states that his father was Frederick Zirkle and his Mother Elizabeth Brennard. We can find nothing on either, even though we know Elizabeth Zirkle was his mother. The "Zirkle Family in America" by Gordon Zirkle lists Lewis' daughter as an Unmarried Mother and gives her dates as 30 Nov 1821 to 15 Mar 1896. Those dates are also in "Zirkle Family History" by Jacob Harpine. Her ages in the census' are all over the place.

By the way, I talked to Blair Zirkle. He is the foremost Zirkle expert (ac cording to the guy who wrote the book, "Life Along Holman's Creek"). I wro te to him asking if he had any information on Elizabeth Zirkle. He sa id he couldn't find anything, but he said he wasn't surprised. He said t he Zirkles back then were somewhat loose with their sexual morality and th at there were plenty of illegitimate offspring back then. Good to know!

He also said that the foundation of Michael Zirkle's house is still the re and that he has the gravestones of Michael and his wife. He said anoth er Zirkle is having a granite tombstone made with a cutout for the old sto nes which will be sealed inside. The gravestones will then be place in t he local cemetery, since the other one no longer exists. m2ringwald@mindspring.com

[HI7991] (Research):Record Book 32, Page 385- Filed 9 April 1867- Petition Isaac Ammons, Guardian of Charles Zerkle & Mary E. Zerkle vs Charles D. Zerkle & Mary Ellen Zerkle, his wards, & Others George Zerkle died in 1865 and Isaac Ammons was appointed the guardi an in February 1866 of his minor children, Charles D. and Mary Ellen Zerk le of Allen County, Ohio. George Zerkle was an heir of his father, Lewis Z erkle. Lewis' will was probated on 4 April 1856 (will attached to suit) a nd he was seized of a total of 120 acres located in the east half of the n orth-east quarter and the north-east quarter of the south-east quart er of Section 1 Township 3 Range 12 (Johnson Township). Lewis Zerkle's hei rs were: Catharine Zerkle, widow, died in January 1866; Sarah/Sally Zerkl e, wife of Abraham Hess of Illinois; Michael Zerkle; Anna Zerkle, wi fe of Samuel Moore of Logan County; Caroline Zerkle, wife of Solomon Pen ce of Clark County; Elizabeth Zerkle, deceased (mother of Solon Zerkle & R eams Zerkle); Susannah Zerkle, wife of Benjamin Rinker of Clark County; Ca tharine Zerkle, wife of George Leonard; George Zerkle, deceased (left a wi dow, Anna Zerkle, and children, Charles D. Zerkle and Mary Ellen Zerk le of Allen County, Ohio); Casper Zerkle, grandson.

[HI7993] (Research):St Parish News Dispatch November 19, 1928 Solon Zerkle Is Found Dead St Paris Man Victim of Heart Disease Solon Zirkle, aged 85, an esteemed resident of St Paris was found de ad in bed this morning at the home of his son, Earl Zerkle at that plac e. Death was due to heart trouble according to a physician who had attend ed the victim last night. Besides the son at whose home he died, Mr Zerk le leaves another son Claude Zerkle of Springfield, and a daughter, Mrs Li llie M Talbott of Pittsburg. Funeral services will be conducted Tursday af ternoon at 2 o'clock from the St Paris Methodist Church.. Burial will be m ade in Evergreen Cemetery. In charge of Bert Richeson, funeral director.

St Parish News Dispatch, November 21, 1928 Aged Resident Suddenly Dies Following a short illness, Solon Zerkle was found dead in bed Thursday mor ning at the home of his son, W E Zerkle. His health had been on the decli ne for a short time, and the physician had called on him Monday evenin g. He was jovial upon retiring and his condition seemed no worse. Angina P ectoris caused his sudden death. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Zerk le and was born August 1, 1844, living his entire life in this vicinit y. On December 21, 1864 he was united in marriage to Sarah Kite, who di ed January 7, 1926. The surviving children are Mrs Lillie Talbot of Pittsb urg; two sons, Claude of Springfield and Earl of St Paris. After his wife 's death he had divided his time with the sons. Mr Zerkle was a farmer. Ma ny years ago he became a member of the Mt Zion Baptist Church. He was a m an in whom everyone had explicit confidence and he was held in high estee m. The funeral services were conducted this afternoon in the Methodist Chu rch, Rev Shriver officiating. Burial was in charge of Bert Richeson, funer al director and was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

Death Certificate No 68706 names parents John Zerkle and Elizabeth Brenn er 85y 3m 8d This would make him the son of Elizabeth's brother John who died c 1848. E xcept fathers will names him as son of his single daughter Elizabeth.

Enumeration of youth between the ages of six and 21 in joint sub-distric ts number 7 & 8 Johnson and Jackson Twps, Champaign Co, Ohio Sept 12, 188 2. Name of Guardian, number of males and females Jackson twp Solon Zirkle 1 female

[HI7994] (Research):Champaign County Newspaper Abstracts, Sept 1878 thru 1900 Book II by Champ aign County Genealogical Society June 2001 pg 109 November 11, 1892 During the last days of September Mr Romanus Zerkle, living two miles sou th of town, was taken sick with a mild case of typhoid fever; a few days l ater his oldest son at home was taken down. Later, within the past ten day s, six more of his family, three sons and three daughters have taken the s ame disease and are now down. As a matter of neighborly kindness and a sur prise to Mr Zerkle, Wednesday, about thirty of his neighbors with ten tem as went to the cornfield of eighteen acres and husked and cribbed a ll of it in good order. He is very grateful

News of St Paris February 24, 1923 The funeral services for Richard ZERKLE who died from pneumonia on Frid ay last at the home of his son William ZERKLE, where he and his wife had g one the week previous to spend the rst of the winter were held from the Ba ptist Church Sunday morning in charge of Rev Clive McGuire. L.E. Brown, J .T. Middleton, Miss Lucille Kite, Miss Elizabeth Jones and several beautif ul selections." Those who survive are the wife, six sons, William D, Per ry E, George W,and Glenn of St Paris, Frank of Washington DC, and Har ry of Urbana; Three daughters, Mrs Ira BEATY of St Paris, Mrs Erman PRIN CE of Columbus, and Miss Josephine ZERKLE of Washington, DC; 19 grandchil dren, 4 great grandchildren, and one brother , Solon ZERKLE of east of to wn also survive. Mr ZERKEL was past 75 years old and lived just nor th of St Paris for the past seveal years. Burial was made in Spring Gro ve cemetery with Bert R Richeson undertaker in charge.

CCGS, Book III, August 2002 by Dorothy Shaffer, Champaign Co, Ohio St Par is Newspaper Abstracts Jan 1900-1916.pg95 Oct 8, 1908 Dick ZERKLE and wi fe received word Tuesday morning announcing the death of their daughter M rs Addison SHEETS at her home in Wren, OH, Mr ZERKLE and wife and daughte r, Ilo left Wednesday for Wren.

pg64 Oct 1 1886 A young child of Dick ZIRCLE, died of diptheria Tuesday, b uried at Spring Grove Cemetery, yesterday.

Death certificate names parents as Fred Zerkle and Elizabeth Brennard. How ever, we know grandfather named him as a son of his daughter Elizabeth.

Family researcher m2ringwald@mindspring.com (Mark Ringwald) Mark Ringwald 14832 Ashdale Ave. Woodbridge, VA 22193

[HI7998] (Research):Does not appear in 1910 census. She probably has died. No other records fo und

[HI7999] (Research):1910 Census shows Rachel as birthing one child, but child not living in 19 10. No other children of this 28 year marriage, also as per 1910 Censu s. Is it possible Rachel Schlosser and Rachel Jones are one and the same p erson?

[HI8001] (Research):David appears in the 1870 Census age 14, but does not appear in 18 60 as 4. Likely child of second wife Frances

[HI8002] (Research):Calvin appears in the 1870 Census age 15, but does not appear in the 18 60 census at age 5. Likely child of second wife, Frances

[HI8003] (Research):Graduates of Urbana High School 1884-1900 submitted by Pat Stickley in CC GS Newsletter June 1996 pg 31 Margaret Stone-Thackery Class of 1886

Margaret is probably the "Margaret Griffen Thackery" who died 27 Janua ry 1935 in Champaign County (Champaign County Death Index). Joseph m ay be the "Joseph Coffman Thackery" who died 11 February 1943 Champaign Co unty (Champaign County Death Index).

[HI8008] (Research):Children Ezra Tullis b: 18 Mar 1783 in Virginia Eleanor "Nelly" Tullis Harvey Tullis Jonathan Tullis , Jr. b: ABT. 1787 John Tullis b: ABT. 1795 Polly Tullis Elizabeth Tullis b: ABT. 1798

Possible this is Jonathan;- From Urbana "The Ohian" Thursday Aug 25, 1825 On the 21st of July at his residence near Bellefontaine, after a short b ut sever illness, John Tullis in the 77th year of his age. The deceased w as a soldier of the Rev War of the Virginia line. He has left a wife and n umerous connections to mourn his loss. His remains were interred in Bellef ontaine in the presence of a large assemblage.

[HI8022] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson Twp by P at Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Section 18 Township 3 Range 11 To wn of St Paris (St Paris Platted by David Huffman 21 Sep 1831) (There a re several books for lot numbers in St Paris and not all transactions a re represented by this transcription) Lot? 9/13/1905 Nancy A Pence to Clarinda Pence, 1/8 acres and 20 fee t. Bk 88 Pg54 Lot? 10/23/1905 A E Pond to Clarinda Pence Bk 88 Pg55

[HI8023] (Research):Undated obit from an unnamed newspaper

Miss Lizzie, daughter of Amos and Clarinda Pence was born September 15, 18 55, and died August 20, 1892, aged 36 years, 11 months and 5 days. She uni ted with the Myrtle Tree Baptist church in 1877 and ever remained an exemp lary christian. Religion which had been her stay in life and during he lo ng and severe illness was her comfort in death. She was of a quite and ret iring disposition and loved by all who knew her. Not only will she be grea tly missed in her own home where she leaves father, mother, six sisters a nd one brother, but she will be missed by her large circle of friends w ho have so long hoped for her recovery. Funeral services were held Mond ay afternoon at Myrtle Tree and were conducted in the presence of a lar ge audience by Rev. James Randle, of West Liberty, - who baptized her at t he time of her conversion - assisted by Revs. Thomas and Sherman, the past or. Interment in Myrtle Tree cemetery.

[HI8025] (Research):PUBLIC RECORDS OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, OHIO CHANCERY RECORDS OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Record Book 20, Page 539 - Filed 19 April 1847 - Petition for Partition Le wis Evans Vs Austin Evans et al Benjamin Evans died in 1847, seized of 160 acres located in the south-ea st quarter of Section 17 Township 3 Range 12 (Johnson Tp.) and 79 acres lo cated in the west half of the north-west quarter of Section 6 Township 3 R ange 12 (Johnson Tp. ).Benjamin's heirs were: Demarus Evans, widow; Lew is Evans; Rhoda wife of David Conner; Austin Evans; John Evans; Benjamin E vans and Mary Evans.

[HI8026] (Research):Champaign County Ohio History 1991 by CCGS Biography Pg 286

[BI8026] Champaign County Ohio Funeral Homes records taken from the booksof the following: Frank Funeral Home 11/6/1918-9/19/1920 Jones & Frank Funeral Home 10/30/1927-12/18/1932 Frank & Barger Funeral Home 12/24/1932-5/17/1939 Baker Funeral Home 5/19/1939-5/31/1971 (Champaign County Ohio Genealogical Society (CCGS) P O Box 682 Urbana OH Abstracted and typed by Pat Stickley), Pg 33.
Born 3/30/1859

[HI8028] (Research):Enumeration of Youth in St Paris Village School District Champaign C o, OH July 28, 1892 Mary Brubaker age 7

Enumeration of Youth in St Paris Village School District Champaign C o, OH No date c1898 Mary Brubaker age 13

Enumeration of Youth St Paris Village School District, Champaign C o, OH no date c July 1906 Mary Brubaker, age 21, parent Mrs Brubaker

[HI8030] (Research):Name: MATTIE BATDORF Gender: Female Date of Death: October 23, 1960 Volume: 16305 Certificate: 73799 Marital Status: Widowed Place of Death: Piqua, Miami County Race: White Residence: , Champaign County Age: 92

[HI8032] (Research):ISAAC LOUDENBACK, son of JOSEPH and EV A LOUDENBACK was born on Apr 23, 18 38 in Mad River Twp, and died July 23, 1916, at the age of78 years and 3 m onths. In Dec 1865 he was united in marriage to ELIZABETH WALBORN and to t his union were born four children, DAVID ABRAHAM WESLEY LOUDENBACK, ADA M AY ELCENA FLORENCE ZERKLE and CLEMENT LEVILLIS LOUDENBACK. ADA MA Y and CL EMENT departed this life to the great beyond on July 24, 1880, of diphther ia; on Oct 4, 1884, the wife and mother departed this life. He was the la st surviving member of a family of eleven children. He was born and rais ed on the farm where he died, having spent his entire life at this one pla ce. He leaves to mourn their loss, one son, one daughter, seven grandchild ren, and one great grandchild. Rev Carl Ackerman of Columbus conducted t he funeral services on Tuesday. Interment was made in Springgrove Cemete ry .

[HI8033] (Research):St Paris Dispatch July 31, 1880 Mrs Isaac Loudenback who resides three miles south of town, buried two chi ldren last Sunday, who died from diptheria.

[HI8035] (Research):1870 Census name is David age 3 1880 Census (transcribed) is Abraham I W age 13

[HI8036] (Research):IGI DOB 8/29/1869

[HI8037] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson T wp by Pat Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Sec 6 Twp 3 Range 11 NE 1/4 Lemuel Pence to George M Loudenback, part of 33 acres, N 1/2 M ay 9 1883 Bk 60 pg 498

ST. PARIS NEWS-DISPATCH, Thurs. 22 Jul 1926, pg 1 George W. LOUDENBACK died at 12:50 o'clock Wednesday morning, July 21, fr om injuries which he sustained on Friday, June 25, when he fell in the fie ld from a load of hay. practically no hopes or his recovery had been enter tained since the accident occurred, paralysis having affected a part of h is body. Mr. LOUDENBACK was nearing his 68th year of age, having been bo rn on East main Street, St. Paris,OH, on August 26, 1858, and had spent h is entire life in his community. He was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth HU FFMAN LOUDENBACK and is the last member of the family, two brothers havi ng died in infancy. His marriage to Miss Susie PENCE took place February 2 7, 1881. Only one son was born to this union, L. W. LOUDENBACK. living ne ar the home pace. he had always been a farmer. For more than forty yea rs he had been a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist church and was held in t he highest esteem as a man of noble character. The funeral services wi ll be held in the Mt. Zion church Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock Centr al Standard time. Rev. Clarence Motter will be in charge. Burial will be m ade in Evergreen cemetery, St. Paris, by Lowell Jones, funeral director.

Champaign Co Guardianship records Vol 18 No 2 Pg209 7 Jan 1863 Daniel Loudenback gdn of George E Loudenback 4yr Oct 1862; heir of Jose ph Loudenback, dec'd. Surities John Loudenback & Isaac Loudenback

[HI8039] (Research):Unmarried, living with her mother in 1910 census

[HI8040] (Research):Unmarried, living with hter mother in 1910 census

[HI8041] (Research):Name : Asa Taylor Loudenback Titles : Death date : 21 Jun 1933 Death place : Mad River, Champaign, Ohio Birth date : 20 Oct 1856 Estimated birth year : Birth place : Mad River, Ohio Age at death : 76 years 8 months 1 day Gender : Male Marital status : Single Race or color : Caucasian Street address : Occupation : Farmer Residence : Burial date : 23 Jun 1933 Burial place : Myrtleton, Cemetery name : Spouse name : Father name : S.Washington Loudenback Father titles : Father birth place : Mad River, Ohio Mother name : Sarah Ann Taylor Mother titles : Mother birth place : Mad River, Ohio GSU film number : 1992875 Digital GS number : 4001879 Image number : 2569 Certificate number : fn 32102 Collection : Ohio Deaths 1908-1953

[HI8044] (Research):Champaign Co Will Abstracts, Book D Pg 361 Susanna Zerkle Jackson Twp-Probated May 7, 1879 Statement made that will was lost; but below was what it contained. Levi B arnes 15 acres of land now owned by Levi C Barnes for use and benefit of L evi Barnes and heirs. Witness Benoni Barnes, Isaac Neff, Joseph Brown Wi ll signed 4-7-1875 Will later found-- S E Smith esteemed friend whom I have raised all personal and real esta te of which my husband died seized of 166 acres Mad River and jackson T wp except 15 acres where Levi C Barnes now holds and controls as his own a nd 10 acres held by Nathan Brown. James L Largent $200; G W Dozer $200; Ma ry Zerkle, wife of Cornelius Zerkle, $100 and S E Smith $200. Witness Beno ni Barnes,m Isaac Neff, Joseph Brown.

Champaign Co- A Centennial Biographical History of Champaign Co, Ohio - 19 02, (New York and Chicago The Lewis Publishing Co, 1902). pg 667 bio of s on Samuel names parents as Cornelius and Nancy Jackson Zirkle

[HI8045] (Research):Samuel J. Zirkle found in: Census Microfilm Records: Ohio, 1900 Lived in: Johnson Township, Champaign County, Ohio Series: T623 Microfilm: 1245 Book: 1 Page: 87

Champaign Co, Genealogical Society, Champaign Co OH Newspaper Abstracts, B ook II- 1878-1900, (September 6, 1878 to 1900), pg141 8/31/1894 S J Zerk le of Millerstown attended the funeral of his brother in law, Benjamin M ay in Van Wert Co, Oh last Wed. Mr May was well known in this vicinity hav ing lived in Jackson and Mad River twps. He was killed in the woods by a b urning tree falling on him in the presence of his daughter Alvie who was h elping him fight the fire. He age was 61 years. His remains were buri ed at Van Wert Cemetery

Champaign Co- A Centennial Biographical History of Champaign Co, Ohio - 19 02, (New York and Chicago The Lewis Publishing Co, 1902). pg667

CCGS Newsletter June 1998 Pg 66 POLL BOOK, Millerstown Precincts, Johnson Township, Champaign County Novem ber 4, 1890 Judges: Solomon Snapp, John O Jenkins and David McMorran Clerk s: S D Corwin and G E Huntoon. Names of Electors: S J Zirkle

ZIRKLE SAMUEL J County Name: CHAMPAIGN Date of Death: /24/1924 Volume Number: 4450 Certificate Number: 26345

[HI8050] (Research):Reuben SCIFERS, farmer; P. O. Springfield; born in Virginia Feb. 14, 183 3; is a son of Jacob and Nancy (Romick) Scifers, natives of Virginia, b ut who emigrated to Ohio and located in Champaign Co. in September, 183 3, and there resided till their death. He died Sept. 9, 1875; she died No v. 17, 1869. They were parents of fifteen children; fourteen now survi ve - Matilda, Eliza, Catharine, Elizabeth, William H. H., Reuben, Martha J ane, Isabel and James H. (twins), Samuel, Sarah Ann, Rachel, Margaret a nd Hannah Ellen; one deceased-Mary, who married David Jenkins, by whom s he had eight children. Mr. Scifers always followed farming as an occupatio n; was a remarkably active and industrious man, having to make his own w ay through life; raised a large family of children besides supporting h is aged mother for many years, who lived to the remarkable age of 96 year s. Mr. Scifers was a soldier in the war of 1812. He lived to the advanc ed age of 90 years, and was quite smart and active up to within a few da ys of his death. Our subject remained at home with his father till his maj ority. He then learned the trade of plasterer, which he followed till la st summer, when he gave up his trade and has entered upon farming, to whi ch he intends to devote the remainder of his life. He bought the farm up on which he now lives in the spring of 1868, upon which he has since resid ed, with the exception of two years, during which he lived in Springfiel d. He was married, Jan. 30, 1859, to Mary F., daughter of Valentine and El izabeth (Maggert) Hullinger, he a native of Pennsylvania and she of Virgin ia. By this union they have two children-Alice Ada (now Mrs. Charles O. Ma y) and Ulysses Grant.

[HI8051] (Research):BISHOP, Edna L. Death date: 7/8/1941, Clark County Certifica te #40962

[HI8054] (Research):1852 Springfield City Directory Epper, Henry, laborer,, Factory st bet Columbia and North sts,,362,,156

Eipper Family info taken from the Newletter distributed by Florence Eipp er Stout P O Box 2 Lombard, IL 60148 (1991 address)

[HI8059] (Research):Name: Chrysta M Eipper Gender: Female Date of Death: 30 May 1973 Volume: 21314 Certificate: 041914 Autopsy: No Autopsy Marital Status: Widowed Place of Death: Urbana, Champaign County Certifier: Physician Race: White Residence: , Champaign County Age: 87 Years

[HI8070] (Research):PUBLIC RECORDS OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, OHIO CHANCERY RECORDS OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Cae #2088 dated May 10 1839-Partition Jacob Baylor et al vs Sarah Baylor et al The portion of 162 1/2 acres located in the SE 1/4 of Sec 11 Twp 5 Ran ge 11 (Urbana) was divided by William Reynolds, Robert Brown and William P atrick on 28 May 1839. The land was divided between Jacob Baylor Sr (1/3 ), Daniel Baylor (1/3) and the heirs of Adam Baylor (1/3); Sarah Baylor, w idow and children Catherine, Joseph, Sarah Ann and Darius Baylor

Record book 16, Page 210-Filed October 13, 1838-Petition to Partition Jacob Baylor, Sr & Daniel Baylor vs Sarah Baylor, widow and Catherine Baylor, et al Adam Baylor, deceased, owened the SE 1/4 of Sec 11 Twp 5 Range 11 (Urbana ). Sarah Baylor, widow, petitioned for dower right. Division: 1/3 to Jac ob Baylor Sr; 1/3 to Daniel Baylor, Joseph Baylor, Sarah Ann Baylor and Da rius Baylor, the last four are all minors; children of Adam Baylor, a dece ased hear.

[HI8082] (Research):This family from Evertons Family File Pedigree 48289 Bailer Family Assoc. 6603 Kensington Ave Richmond, Hts, CA 94805

[HI8086] (Research):Obituaries published in the Akron Beacon Journal-Thursday, June 24, 1999 Pauline Edna Evelsizer (nee Dailey), 87, died June 21, 1999. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. THURSDAY at Rose Hill Burial P ark, with Rev. David L. Scavuzzo officiating. Friends may call at the Bill ow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., THURSDAY at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowe rs, memorials may be made to the Building Fund at Northampton United Metho dist Church, 852 W. Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls 44223. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chape l, 867-4141.)

Name: PAULINE EDNA EVELSIZER Gender: Female Date of Death: June 21, 1999 Birth Date: March 2, 1912 Volume: 32023 Certificate: 053631 Autopsy: N Social Security Number: 285123162 Father's Surname: DAILEY Time of Death: 1:44 PM Marital Status: divorced Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic Place of Death: hospital/inpatient Years of Schooling: 12 Certifier: Physician Branch of Service: Method of Disposition: Burial Mother's Surname: ALBERTSON Race: White Birth Place: SCIOTO, Ohio Residence: AKRON, SUMMIT, Ohio Age: 87 years

[NI8087] EVEN: CONC o
EVEN: BURI

[HI8087] (Research):Sentinel-Tribune (Bowling Green OH), Monday, July 15, 2002, Page 2 Robe rt Evelsizer A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Union Hill Cemete ry for Robert C. Evelsizer, 66, of Cuyahoga Falls. He died (July 14, 200 2) at his residence. His wife and children were former residents of Wo od County. He worked as a construction foreman for Ohio Bell, retiring aft er 32 years. Mr. Evelsizer was a member of the Telephone Pioneer Club, For eman's Club, and a former member of the Lions Club. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Born Dec. 9, 1935 in Akron to Emm itt and Pauline (Dancy) Evelsizer, he married Ruth Riling in North Caroli na on May 28, 1981, and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Jo di Rauth, Lima; on son, David Wallace, Chesapeake, Va.; one sister, Sus an Knittle, Cuyahoga Falls; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in d eath by one brother, Michael. Fr. Ed Schleter will officiate. There wi ll be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's c hoice. Marsh Funeral Home, Pemberville, is handling the arrangements.

[HI8089] (Research):Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - August 10, 1990 Deceased Name: Michael E. Evelsizer Michael E. Evelsizer, 50, died August 7. Services will be held at the Bill ow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. SaturDAY, at 10 a.m., with Elders Da ve Shields and Jim Ruffin officiating. Interment Rose Hill Burial Park. Fr iends may call at the funeral home 7 to 9 p.m., TODAY. Should friends desi re, memorials may be made to his family c/o Rosemary Evelsizer, 493 Crestv iew Ave., Akron, 44320. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - August 9, 1990 Deceased Name: Michael E. Evelsizer Michael E. Evelsizer, 50, died August 7. He was born in Akron, where he li ved most of his life, and was employed at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. M r. Evelsizer is survived by his wife, Rosemary; sons and daughters-in-la w, Michael and Brijette of Cuyahoga Falls, Mark and Marla of Akron; son, M atthew at home; mother, Pauline of Akron; granddaughter, Brittany; brothe r, Robert of Canton; and sister, Susan Knittle of Cuyahoga Falls. Servic es will be held at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. SaturDAY, at 10 a.m., with Elders Dave Shields and Jim Ruffin officiating.

[DI8100] Name: Brian P. Evelsizer SSN: 299-74-8705 Born: 28 Nov 1962 Died: 8 Dec 2004 State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (1979-1980 )

Brian P. Evelsizer, age 42, of Canton, died Wednesday, December 8, 2004, f ollowing an extended illness. He was born on November 28, 1962 in Ravenn a, OH and was graduated in 1981 from Marlington High School. He was employ ed as an arborist for the AB Tree Company. Brian was preceded in dea th by his father, Robert Evelsizer. He is survived by his wife, Calsand ra (Ruffin) Evelsizer; his daughters, Ashley Evelsizer of Louisville, O H, Brianna Evelsizer of Massillon; stepdaughter, Natasha Ruffin of Massill on; two grandchildren; mother and stepfather, Marilyn and Russell Tish er of Ravenna; brother, Kurt Evelsizer of Newton Falls, OH; sisters, Debor ah Whipple of Akron and Brenda Fausnight of Warren, OH. Funeral services w ill be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Reed Funeral Home with Brian's f ather-in-law, Pastor Phillip Ruffin officiating. Visitation will be Tuesd ay from 6 p.m. to the time of service.(Reed, 330-477-6721) http://www.reed funeralhome.com

[HI8146] (Research):Daniel C House
Age: 43 State: OH 1910
Color: W Enumeration District: 0020
Birth Place: Ohio Visit: 0279
County: Champaign, Urbana City
Relation: Head of Household
Other Residents: Relation Name Color Age Birth Place Wife Florence M 40 Ohio Son Daniel L 16 Ohio Daughter Florence L 12 Ohio SIL Susan L Huntoon 48 Ohio

Champaign Co- A Centennial Biographical History of Champaign Co, Ohio - 19 02, (New York and Chicago The Lewis Publishing Co, 1902).pg599

[HI8147] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson T wp by Pat Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Sec 12 Twp 3 Range 11 ( SE 1/4) 15 May 1875 Michael Maggert to Russell Dovel, E 1/4 of E 1/2, 40 ac, E 1 .2 Bk 48 Pg 470 11 Apr 1877 Russell Dovel to George W Smith, 27.32 ac Bk 52 pg218 15 Oct 1879 Russell Dovel to M.L. Leaman, N 1.2 of S 1/2 of 27 acres, 6. 83 acres Bk 54 Pg 313

CCGS Newsletter Sept 1998 pg 96 Road Tax assessed on Chattels in Johnson T wp, Champaign Co, Ohio for the year 1876 Russell Dovel .05

Poll Book for Election held in Saint Paris Precint 10-9-1877 for or again st new jail. CCGS Newsletter April 1994 Vol 10 # 2 pg 29 Russel Doval

April 6 1903 Poll Tax Book Talley Sheet for Concord Township, Champaign C o, OH,- R Dovel

DOVEL RUSSEL T County Name: CHAMPAIGN Date of Death: 10/21/1933 Volume Number: 7318 Certificate Number: 54523

[BI8151] Name: «tab»A. Baker
SSN: «tab»291-24-3686
Last Residence: «tab»43072 Saint Paris, Champaign, Ohio,
Born: «tab»24 Jun 1906
Died: «tab»Oct 1975
State (Year) SSN issued: «tab»Ohio (Before 1951 )

[DI8151] Name: «tab»A J Baker
Birth Date: «tab»Est. 1906«tab»
Gender: «tab»Male
Race: «tab»White«tab»
Residence County: «tab»Champaign
Residence State: «tab»Ohio
Residence Country: «tab»United States«tab»
Death Date: «tab»28 Oct 1975
Hospital of Death: «tab»Home
City of Death: «tab»Champaign County
County of Death: «tab»Champaign
Certificate: «tab»070034
Age at Death: «tab»69
Certifier: «tab»Physician
Autopsy: «tab»No autopsy«tab»
Marital Status: «tab»Married

[HI8152] (Research):Name: Charles M Baker Age at Death: 76 Date of Death: 30 Jun 1968 City of Death: Champaign County County of Death: Champaign Volume: 19285 Certificate: 042765 Date of Birth: Est. 1892 Gender: Male Marital Status: Widowed Race: White County of Residence: Champaign State of Residence: Ohio Country of Residence: United States Hospital of Death: Home Certifier: Coroner Autopsy: No autopsy

[HI8154] (Research):1880 Census Place Marion, Franklin, Ohio Family History Library Fi lm 1255015
NA Film Number T9-1015 Page Number 198B George BEATLEY Self M Male W 39 OH Miller DE OH Alice E. BEATLEY Wife M Female W 39 OH House Keeper E NG OH Carrie BEATLEY Dau S Female W 10 OH At Home OH OH Hettie BEATLEY Dau S Female W 9 OH At Home OH OH Roe BEATLEY Son S Male W 7 OH At Home OH OH Maude BEATLEY Dau S Female W 5 OH At Home OH OH Willis BEATLEY Son S Male W 3 OH At Home OH OH

[MI8159] (Medical):Died at home on a Sunday at 11:00 A.M.

[HI8163] (Research):Researcher: Virginia Tompson virginia@riflebarrels.com

[HI8166] (Research):Christopher McCarty is my husband's 4th great grandfather. He is descend ed from his first wife (unknown) and their son James. I was hoping you mig ht have run across information about Christopher's parents. My theory is t hat it is Cornelius McCarty b. abt. 1758 in NC. I am basing this only on t he fact that they lived near each other in 1820 and 1830. I know it's not muc h, but maybe you could prove or disprove it.\

Thank you, Carolyn dra7@msn.com

I am writing to see if you might have any info on the Christopher McCar ty line. He was married to Eliazabeth ann Elvisizer. He is my 3rd great gr andfather ,I come through his first son James born to him and his first wi fe, I believe a Julia White. A Denise Moore said you had produced a bo ok on the Evilsizers and might have info on him. Thanks so much. Dar la at ( grdarla@safelink.net)

[HI8172] (Research):Champaign Co Will Abstracts Book B Pg 124 John Ebert of Jackson Twp probated Apr 3, 1834 Wife Sarah Ebert; sons John Jr (the eldest), Andrew, Enoch and William H E bert; daughters Sarah (oldest) mentions her husband but no name; Mary A nn (2nd dau), Elizabeth (youngest), says three youngest children are Willi am H, Mary Ann and Elizabeth Ebert. Sons John and William H (a minor) Ebe rt executors. Witness Daniel Snap, Abraham Stuck. Will signed Jan 14, 1834

On 6 June 1838 Enoch Ebert (no wife) of Delaware Co. IN, gave a quit cla im deed for all interest in the estate of John Ebert to John A. Swearing en (Deed Book O, Page 366)

Family researcher Bueford Ebert bnaebert@ligtel.com

[HI8175] (Research):Teachers Term Report Johnson Twp Dist #7 & 8 Winter Term 9/8/1884-4/10/18 85Charles Heck- Teacher (From CCGS Newsltter Summer 1992 pg 59) John Buroker age 8 (6?)

[HI8176] (Research):Event: Fact 1900 Champaign Co., OH census indicates 14 children born a nd 12 living Event: Fact 1910 Census indicates she had 14 children and 12 living

Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices Johnson Twp by P at Stickley & Denise Kay Moore Oct 2005. Section 18 Township 3 Range 11To wn of St Paris (St Paris Platted by David Huffman 21 Sep 1831) (There a re several books for lot numbers in St Paris and not all transactions a re represented by this transcription) Lot? 8/4/1906 Ida M Clem to Willaim and LEanna Buroker, 2 acres & roadw ay Bk 88 Pg466

[HI8177] (Research):Family researcher rboraker@ntlworld.com RBoraker@vision.org

[HI8178] (Research):1860 Jay Co, IN, Konx, pg 144 785/785 Jacob 35 b OH Hannah 32 b PA Josepf F 9 b IN Phoebe 7 IN Rachel 6 IN George 1 month IN

[HI8179] (Research):1880 Census Place:Knox, Jay, Indiana Source:FHL Film 1254287 National Archives Film T9-0287 Page 47 7B Isaac O. COONSSelfMMW23INOcc:Farm LaborerFa: ---Mo: Pheoba E. COONSWifeFMW28INOcc:WifeFa: OHMo: OH Ardella A. WIBLECousinFSW2INFa: ---Mo: OH John W. WHITACRE BroLMSW21INOcc:FarmerFa: OHMo: OH Hiram WHITACREBroLMSW18INFa: OHMo: OH Emily WHITACRESisterLFSW12IN

[HI8183] (Research):Connection to this family from Donald Thrush dthrush197@aol.com (Not worki ng 2005) Thrush family history Jacob Thrush came from Europe after Revolutionary War. He settled in Lanc aster County, PA 1785 - 1790. He had nine sons and one daughter. Sever al migrated to Ohio, Indiana, Missouri. Several settled south of Columbu s, near Lima, Ohio and near Richmond, Indiana. There was a distant cousin in Carthage, Missouri. The youngest child was Martin.

Martin Thrush b. January 1, 1800 d. November 15, 1881North Baltimore, Oh io He was Pennsylvania Dutch. He spoke very broken English. He and h is wife are buried near North Baltimore, Ohio. Mary Osborn b. 1801 d. 1885 North Baltimore, Wood County, Ohio They had three children: David Smith; James; Charlotte [Peggy]

David married second Drusilla Strother Buchanan b. County Cork, Irela nd d. December 1866 Hammansburg, Ohio. Her father was Gilbert or James Buchanan. Suppos ed to be related to Pres. Buchanan. She died shortly after Drusilla's bir th.They had four children: Sarah Letitia; James Walter; Martin Gilbert; D rusilla Strother

Drusilla Strother Thrush b. November 8, 1866 Hammansburg, Ohio m. March 3 1, 1888 d. January 15, 1946 McComb, Hancock County, Ohio John Himes b. Ma rch 11, 1863 Van Buren, Fairfield County, Ohio d. January 6, 1938 McComb, Hancock County, Ohio Their children were: Jo hn Birchard; Letitia; Della

John Birchard Himes b. April 14, 1904 Hancock County, Ohio d. June 12, 19 85 Bakersfield, CAVerona Mae Northrup Drusilla Ann Himes John Franklin Himes b. and d. October 13, 1938 North Baltimore, Ohio [He died at birth.] Letitia Himes b. July 31, 1894 Hammansburg, Ohio She never married.d. Apr il 25, 1935 McComb, Hancock County, Ohio Della Himes b. October 8, 1889 Hammansburg, Ohio m. October 9, 1913 d. Fin dlay, Ohio

Census Place:Henry, Wood, Ohio Source:FHL Film 1255078 National Archives Film T9-1078 Page 4 David THERISHSelfMMW39OHOcc:FarmerFa: PAMo: OH Ruth THERISHWifeFMW36OHFa: VAMo: VA Sarah THERISHDauFSW19OHFa: OHMo: OH James N. THERISHSonMSW17OHFa: OHMo: OH Gilbert THERISHSonMSW15OHFa: OHMo: OH Drusilla THERISHDauFSW12OHFa: OHMo: OH Amanda THERISHDauFSW11OHFa: OHMo: OH Charlotte THERISHDauFSW9OHFa: OHMo: OH Emma E. THERISHDauFSW5OHFa: OHMo: OH Dixon THERISHSonMSW7OHFa: OHMo: OH Noria THERISHDauFSW4OHFa: OHMo: OH Curtis THERISHSonMSW3OHFa: OHMo: OH Floria THERISHDauFSW1OHFa: OHMo: OH

[HI8192] (Research):Teachers Term Report Johnson Twp Dist #7 & 8 Winter Term 9/8/1884-4/10/18 85Charles Heck- Teacher (From CCGS Newsletter Summer 1992 pg 59) Lizzie Buroker age 17

[HI8194] (Research):Myrtle Tree Church Records (Organized 4/24/1830) Covers period 4/24/1830- 2/23/1850 CCGS Newsletter Spring 1998 pg24 Received 1/25/1843 Melinda Buroker, died 3/24/1860

[HI8196] (Research):Teachers Term Report Johnson Twp Dist #7 & 8 Winter Term 9/8/1884-4/10/18 85Charles Heck- Teacher (From CCGS Newsltter Summer 1992 pg 59) Asa Buroker age 21

[HI8197] (Research):Teachers Term Report Johnson Twp Dist #7 & 8 Winter Term 9/8/1884-4/10/18 85Charles Heck- Teacher (From CCGS Newsltter Summer 1992 pg 59) Charlie Buroker age 20

[HI8198] (Research):SLUSSER MARY T County Name: CHAMPAIGN Date of Death: 6/4/1924 Volume Number: 4474 Certificate Number: 32437

[HI8200] (Research):Teachers Term Report Johnson Twp Dist #7 & 8 Winter Term 9/8/1884-4/10/18 85Charles Heck- Teacher (From CCGS Newsltter Summer 1992 pg 59) Simon Buroker age 14

[HI8202] (Research):Teachers Term Report Johnson Twp Dist #7 & 8 Winter Term 9/8/1884-4/10/18 85Charles Heck- Teacher (From CCGS Newsltter Summer 1992 pg 59) Monroe Buroker age 10

Walter M Buroker
Age: 35 State: OH 1910
Color: W Enumeration District: 0146
Birth Place: Ohio Visit: 0268
County: Shelby
Relation: Head of Household
Other Residents: Relation Name Color Age Birth Place Wife Alice I 33 Ohio Daughter Thelma J 07 Ohio Daughter Ethel D 05 Ohio Daughter Mabel L 03 Ohio Daughter Dorothy R 08 Ohio

[HI8203] (Research):Teachers Term Report Johnson Twp Dist #7 & 8 Winter Term 9/8/1884-4/10/18 85Charles Heck- Teacher (From CCGS Newsltter Summer 1992 pg 59) David Buroker age 8

Genealogy and Local History in Logan County, Ohio Memoirs of the Miami Valley (1919) Volume 3, Biographical, Logan County - Page 93 David R. Buroker. As the renter of a well-cultivated tract of land in Monr oe township, David R. Buroker represents the sturdy element of this pa rt of Logan county which has contributed so greatly to its advancement alo ng agricultural lines. Mr. Buroker was born in Champaign county, Ohio, Nov ember 22, 1876, a son of William L. and Ann (Welcomode) Buroker, nativ es of Ohio. The father was educated in Champaign county, where he began h is agricultural career on the farm of his parents, but after his marria ge began operations on his own account and rounded out a successful, wort hy and honorable life. He and his wife became the parents of twelve childr en: Rosetta, Asa, Charles, Simon, Monroe, David R., John, James, Miles, El izabeth, Edna and Mary. David R. Buroker obtained a public school educati on in his native county, where he was reared to manhood in an agricultur al atmosphere. It was natural that he should choose farming as his life wo rk, but lack of capital made it necessary that he work for some yea rs as a farm hand. About the year 1907 he began operations on his own acco unt, and from that time to the present his career has been marked by const antly-advancing success. At present he has in charge a well-cultivated pro perty located in Monroe township, Logan county, and in his home communi ty he is known as a business man of honorable principles and a farmer a nd stockman who thoroughly understands every detail of the industry. Mr. B uroker is fraternally affiliated with Rosewood Lodge of the Independent Or der of Odd Fellows, of Champaign, Ohio, and he passed through to the Encam pment. He was married October 18, 1900 to Miss Josie Speece, who was bo rn in Champaign county, and they have three children: Carl R., Ralph and P auline. Both of the sons are members of Harrison Grange and are membe rs of the Christian church.

[XI8205] Section 1 Lot 55

[HI8213] (Research):Name: ALICE J BUROKER Gender: Female Date of Death: November 03, 1963 Volume: 17477 Certificate: 84692 Marital Status: Widowed Place of Death: , Hardin County Race: White Residence: , Logan County Age: 86

[HI8216] (Research):1910 Ohio Census Albert Beck
Age: 34 State: OH
Color: W Enumeration District: 0035
Birth Place: Maryland Visit: 0004
County: Clark, Springfield
Relation: Head of Household
Other Residents: Relation Name Color Age Birth Place Wife Jessie 30 Ohio Mother Matilda Winkles 52 Ohio

[DI8216] Death certificate lists parents unknown

[XI8216] Sec 1 Lot 55

[HI8217] (Research):In 1870 Champaign Co, Urbana Census lives a James Redmond 48 and Harrie tt 43. Children Sarah 22, Ellen, 18 and Mary E 9. Parents born in NY.

[HI8222] (Research):Champaign Co - Patent Deeds Located in Land Deed Indices by Pat Stickl ey & Denise Kay Moore May 2003. pg43 Champaign County Section 28 Township 4 Range 11 Mad River Twp SE1/4 10/19/1819 United States to Michael Kite Bk 122 Pg372 158.7 acres recorded 7 Dec 1934 (?)

Source Citation: Year: 1820; Census Place: Mad River, Champaign, Ohio; Rol l: M33_86; Page: 464; Image: 252. Living in Mad River, Champaign Co., OH On August 07, 1820 Series: M33 Microfilm: 86 Page: 464 Benjamin Kite 2 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -Under 10 yrs. - - - - - -18 10 - 1820 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -16 to 26 yrs. - - - - - - -17 94 - 1804 1 - - - - - - - - -Female - - - - - - -Under 10 yrs. - - - - - - 1810 - 18 20 1 - - - - - - - - -Female - - - - - - -16 to 26 yrs. - - - - - - - 17 94 - 1804


Source Citation: Year: 1830; Census Place: Mad River, Champaign, Ohio; Rol l: 128; Page: 32. Living in Mad River, Champaign Co., OH On June 01, 1830 Series: M19 Microfilm: 128 Page: 32 Benjamin Kite 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -Under 5 yrs. - - - - - -1825 - 1 830 2 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -10 to 15 yrs. - - - - - -18 15 - 1820 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -30 to 40 yrs. - - - - - -17 90 - 1800 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -05 to 10 yrs. - - - - - -1820 - 18 25 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -10 to 15 yrs. - - - - - -1815 - 18 20 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -30 to 40 yrs. - - - - - -1790 - 18 00

Source Citation: Year: 1840; Census Place: Mad River, Champaign, Ohio; Ro ll: 382; Page: 347. Living in Mad River, Champaign Co., OH On June 01, 1840 Series: M704 Microfilm: 382 Page: 347 Benjamin Kite 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -10 to 15 yrs. - - - - - -18 25 - 1830 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -20 to 30 yrs. - - - - - -18 10 - 1820 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -40 to 50 yrs. - - - - - -17 90 - 1800 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -Under 5 yrs. - - - - - -1835 - 18 40 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -15 to 20 yrs. - - - - - -1820 - 18 25 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -40 to 50 yrs. - - - - - -1790 - 18 00


Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Mad River, Champaign, Ohio; Rol l: M432_665; Page: 438; Image: 433. On July 25, 1850Series: M432 Microfilm: 665 Page: 438

Benjamin Kite - - - - 54 yrs. - - Farmer - - 8,500 - - VA Sarah - - - - - - - - - 53 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - VA Lucinda - - - - - - - -13 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IN

David Kite - - - - - - 21 yrs. - - Farmer - - - - - - - - - OH - NEXT DOOR Sarah Jane - - - - - 18 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH Andrew J. - - - - - -05 mos. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OH

Champaign Co Will Abstract Book C Ph 159 Benjamin Kite, probated 14 Sept 1854 Wife (no name). Sons Isaac and David Kite. daus Lucinda Kiblinger and Loui za Clark. Mentions land in Logan Co. David Loudenback executor. Witness ja mes Taylor, Noah Buroker. Signed 156 July 1851

[HI8225] (Research):1880 Census Place:Henry, Wood, Ohio Source:FHL Film 1255078 National Archives Film T9-1078 Page 5 Martin THRUSHSelfMMW80PAOcc:FarmerFa: PAMo: PA Mary THRUSHWifeFMW74OHFa: TNMo: MD

[HI8227] (Research):1880 Census Place:Henry, Wood, Ohio Source:FHL Film 1255078 National Archives Film T9-1078 Page 5 James THRUSHSelfMWW45OHOcc:FarmerFa: PAMo: OH James B. THRUSHSonMSW14OHFa: OHMo: OH Walter S. THRUSHSonMSW12OHFa: OHMo: OH Flora Bell THRUSHDauFSW10OHFa: OHMo: OH Francis THRUSHDauFSW4OHFa: OHMo: OH Charls HOSTETTEROtherMSW18OH


Frank Thrush
Age: 34 State: OH 1910
Color: W Enumeration District: 0187
Birth Place: Ohio Visit: 0275
County: Wood
Relation: Head of Household
Other Residents: Relation Name Color Age Birth Place Wife Lizzie 30 Ohio Father James W 74 Ohio Brother James B 44 Ohio 1 non-relative

[HI8228] (Research):The 1860 census shows Drusilla as a teacher and living in her father's ho me [Gilbert Buchanan]. She married David in October, 1861 and five yea rs later she had four children and was dead.

[HI8229] (Research):Thrush, James W. Lived in: Plain Township, Wood County, Ohio 1900 Series: T623 Microfilm: 1334 Book: 1 Page: 134

James Thrush
Age: 46 State: OH
Color: W Enumeration District: 0183
Birth Place: Ohio Visit: 0091
County: Wood, Bowling Green
Relation: Head of Household
Other Residents: Relation Name Color Age Birth Place Wife Mary E 45 Ohio Son Walter 25 Michigan Daughter Gertrude 23 Michigan Son Wesley 20 Michigan Son Earl 19 Ohio Son Burton 15 Ohio Son Valdo 13 Ohio Son Ralph 10 Ohio

[HI8232] (Research):Joseph and my dad both got in trouble with the law, dads was hushed up bec ause he was in the army but Joe got sent to prison. It had to do with Sa ra and Clara. I understand both girls were sent to a mental hospital becau se of it but dont no that for sure. think one of them is still alive but d ont no which one. she may live in Hartford city, but like i say i dont rea lly no.all i no for sure is mom divorced dad because of what happened. Judy Rose Evilsizer, granddaughter

State of Indiana Vs Joe Evilsizer Blackford Co, Indiana- Case of Incest-Filed April 13, 1954-Criminal Dock et No 3905 OB 59 Pg88 4-13-1954 Comes the State of Indiana by its prosecuting attorney and files affidav it herein in these words (1J.1). The court issues bench warrant for the de fendants arrest and fixes recognizance at $1,000.00 OB59 Pg89 4-15-1954 Comes now the defendant in the custody of the sherif f. Comes also the Prosecuting attorney for the Circuit. The defendant is n ow instructed and informed respecting his constitutional rights and the Co urt being well satisfied that he understands them fully and the defenda nt now requesting to plead to the affidavit without the advice of couns el and without representation by counsel is now arraigned and for his pl ea to the charge says that he is guilty, but makes statements to the Cou rt which amount to a declaration that he is not guilty. And the Court n ow refuses to accept the plea of guilty and on behalf of the defendant n ow enters for him a plea of not guilty. OB59 Pg93 4-26-1954 Comes now the Judge, and settles and signs a Bill of t he Proceedings on April 16, 1954 at the arraignment of the defendant, whi ch Bill the Judge now files and the same is ordered made a part of the rec ord in this cause, said Bill , as settled, signed, pled and ordered ma de a part of the record, reading in words and figures as follows:(ld.D) OB59 Pg96 5-3-1954 Comes now the state of Indiana by William E Ervin, Prosecuting Attorney a nd comes now the defendant in person, and, the defendant being inform ed of his Constitutional rights now desires to withdraw his plea heretofo re entered of not guilty and now enters his plea of guilty. It is therefor e, considered and adjudged by the Court that the defendant is 52 yea rs of age and that the defendant be, and he is, hereby sentenced to the In diana State Prison for the indeterminate period of not less than two yea rs nor more than 21 years for the crime of incest. And it is further consi dered and adjudged by the Court that this sentence shall run concurrent ly with the sentence of this Court entered in Cause 3906 and the Court fur ther orders that the sheriff of the County be charged with the executi on of this sentence. Criminal Book 20, Fee Book Circuit Court, Blackford County Page 392 Case N o3905 April 13,1954-Affidavit filed, bench warrant ordered. Recognizance affix ed at $1,000. April 16, 1954-Court refuses defendants plea of guil ty April 26, 1954-Bill of the Proceedings on April 16, 1954 filed May 3, 1954-Defendant sentenced to Indiana State Prison Robert E Wentz, Sheriff 1.05 Co Prosecutor5.00 State Prosecutor3.00 Clerk Cost10.00

Criminal Docket, Blackford Circuit Court, Action, Rape, filed April 13, 19 54 No 3906 State of Indiana Vs Joe Evilsizer OB59 Pg 88 4-13-1954 Comes the State, de...ance by its Prosecuting Attorney and files affidav it in these words, orders bench warrant issued for the defendant's arre st and fixes recognizance at $5,000.00 OB59 Pg89 4-16-1954 Comes now the defendant in the custody of the Sheriff. Comes also the Pros ecuting Attorney for the Circuit. The defendant is now instructed and info rmed respecting his constitutional rights and the Court being well satisfi ed that he understands them fully and the defendant now requesting to ple ad to the affidavit without the advice of counsel and without representati on by counsel is now arraigned and for his plea to the charge says th at he is guilty. Upon said plea the Court now finds the defendant guil ty of the crime of rape as alleged in the affidavit,* but takes the matt er of judgement and sentence under consideration and advisement and reman ds the defendant to the custody of the sheriff to await and abide sentence . *and that he is 52 years of age OB59 Pg89 4-19-1954 Comes now the Prosecuting attorney and files statement in these words (H.I .) Therein alleging that the defendant is a criminal sexual psychopathic p erson. The Court now appoints Dean B Jackson and J U Dodds, physicia ns to make a personal examination of the defendant and to make a written r eport thereof to the Court of the results thereof and their conclusions. OB59 Pg92 4-22-1954 Comes the physicians heretofore appointed to make examination of the defen dant as respects any mental disorders coupled with criminal prosecuti on to the commission of sex offender, said report reading that the defenda nt is not a criminal sexual psychopathic person. The Court, upon said repo rt, now orders that this cause proceed to judgement upon the defendant's p lea and the finding of guilty therein, and directs the production of the d efendant in court for judgement on this day at the afternoon session of t he Court. The Court now allows the said physicians the sum of Two dolla rs each for their services and orders the same paid by the county. OB59 Pg92 4-22-1954 Comes now the defendant in the custody of the sheriff. The matter of judge ment and sentence of the defendant having been under consideration and th is cause now coming on for judgement the defendant is asked whether he h as any legal cause or reason why judgement and sentence should not be impo sed, whereupon he answers he does not. Upon the plea and finding it is the refore considered and adjudged by the Court that the defendant for the off ense by him committed, namely rape, be imprisoned in the Indiana State Pri son for not less than two nor more than 21 years. It is further consider ed and adjudged by the Court that the defendant pay the costs of this pros ecution. And the defendant is now remanded to the custody of the sheri ff to await and abide the execution of this judgement. OB59 Pg93 4-26-1954 Comes now the Judge, and settles and signs a Bill of the Proceedings at t he arraignment of the defendant, which Bill the judge now files, and the s ame is ordered made a part of the record in this cause, said Bill as settl ed, signed, filed and ordered made a part of the record, reading in wor ds and figures as follows.

Criminal Book 20 Page 393, Fee Book, Blackford Co, IN Case No 3906-Rape April 13, 1954-Affidavit filed. Bench warrant ordered. Recognizance fix ed at $5,000.00 April 16, 1954-Defendant pleads guilty April 19, 1954-Dean B Jackson and J U Dodds appointed to examine defenda nt to make written report April 22, 1954-Defendant sentenced to Indiana State Prison April 26, 1954-Bill of Proceedings filed.

Conversation with lady named "Kosher" on 9/26/2000 at Michigan City Pris on 219-874-7258 Ext 1480. He was received into the prison on 5/3/1954 Pris oner Number 27592. Joseph was released to the Gary Indiana Parole Office. His residence was l isted as the Toledo Hotel on 22nd Street. He was released on January 23, 1 963. It was (and still is) customary not to release sex offenders to the same county in which they lived previously.

Joseph died 7 years later.

Joseph is found in the 1920 cenus in Grant Co, Ft Bayard, New Mexico pg 6 68 in the U S General Hospital, Soldier. age 21, private, born Indiana, F ather Ohio, Mother Indiana

WWI Draft Registration 9/12/1918 Jay Co, Portland, IN Joseph Russell Evilsizer 552 E Center, Dunkirk, IN Age 19 born 8/28/1899, Glassmaker for Hart Mfg Co. Kin-Estella May Evilsizer. Short, Mediuam Build, Blue eyes, Light hai r. no defects ( He was not honest on this application. All records indicate his birth w as 1902)

Family Researcher
Thomas Webb weeble2000@adamswells.com

[HI8244] (Research):1881 Beers History of Champaign Co, Oh "PHILIP COMER, farmer:P.O. Millerstown; is a son of David & Lucy Comer, bo th natives of Virginia: she was born Feb. 4, 1801, and was of English desc ent on her mother's side, and Irish on her father's side: he was of Germ an descent, born May 6, 1789, & came to Ohio about 1804, with his fathe r, Philip Comer, who entered a very large tract of land in Johnson Twp, Ch ampaign Co: David remained at home & assisted in the improvement of the fa rm until 1812: he served in the war, & in time received a land-warrant. Sh ortly after the war, he married Lucy Moody, with whom he had five childre n: four grew to years of maturity, but only two-the eldest, Philip, and t he youngest, Phoebe-are still living. Lucy Comer departed this life Apr il 16, 1857, and he Jan. 8, 1859. The subject of this sketch was born in Johnson Township Aug. 30. 1820; he was raised on a farm, and did a great d eal toward the improvement of this father's farm; he got such a educati on as the times afforded; at the age of 19, he commenced teaching, but w as soon obliged to desist on account of this health; he finally improv ed in health sufficiently to resume his labors as a pedagogue, and followed that busine ss about fifteen years in all; he also gave instruction in vocal musi c, by which means he was enabled to have his farm improved. He has held n early all of the different township offices; was Justice of the Peace abo ut eighteen years, County Commissioner three years, and is Notary Publ ic at the present time. On the 28th of May, 1837, he married Dicy Jenkin s; she was born in this township April 28, 1817 and is a daughter of Russe ll Jenkins, one of the very early settlers of this township; Philip and Di cy Comer were the parents of nine children -Darius, Mary C., David J., Rus sell S., Sarah A., Patience C., Martha E., Rebecca J., and William J.,; fi ve of these are dead: Darius died in the service of his country, in the ci vil war, and David J of d cin e. Dicy Comer died Nov. 16, 1875, a memb er of the Baptist Church. In 1876 , Sept 28, He married Julia A Sturm; s he was born in Shelby Co., Ohio, Sept 5, 1842; one child-John D- is the fr uit of their marriage. Mr. Comer and daughter, Mary C., are members of t he Baptist Church; his daughter Rebecca J., a member of the M E church; a nd his wife of the Christian Church."

Champaign Co Wll Abstracts Book G Pg 508 Phillip Comer, Concord Twp probated 8/13/1892 Heirs Julia A Comer-widow-Concord Twp; mary C Kite-dau- Millerstown; R S C omer-son-Millerstown; Sarah A McBeth-dau- urbana; Rebecca Barger-dau- Nort hville; John Dolphus Comer-son- Millerstown; Wallace Moody Comer-son-Mille rstown; Asa Zimmerman-grson- Ks; Alice Zimmerman-grdau-Ks/ Farm we resi de on of 207 acres to wife her lifetime or remarriage; at her death to so ns John D and Wallace Moody 80 acres S27 where house and orchard are; s on Russell S (in addition to what I already gave him) 23 acres where he n ow lives; remainder to four daughters mary C Kite, Sarah A McBeth, Mart ha Zimmerman dec'd (her heirs Asa and Alice) and Rebecca barger; sons Jo hn D and Wallace M are minors, wife to be guardian. John C Norman, exec. W it, Michael galliher, john ayse. Signed 1/8/1890

Urbana Daily Citizen Nov 17 1887 The res of Phillip Comer of Concord Twp was destroyed by fire Tuesday nigh t

[HI8245] (Research):Record Book 28, Page 190- Filed 5 March 1859- Petition to Partition Jo hn C. Miller, Guardian of Elizabeth Comer & Others vs Briant Comer & Others On 8 January 1859 David Comer deceased of Champaign County was seized of 1 05 acres in the north-east and north-west quarter of Section 8 Townsh ip 3 Range 12 (Johnson Township) and 55 acres off the west side off the no rth-east quarter and 50 acres off the east side of the north-west quart er of Section 8. David Comer's heirs were: Briant Comer; Philip Comer; Phe be Comer, wife of Cyrus w. Reed; and the heirs of Adam M. Comer decease d: Elizabeth Comer, David Comer and Dicy Vida Ann Comer.

1858 Johnson Twp Champaign Co, Ohio Landowners Twp 3 Range 12 - David Com er Sec 8

[HI8246] (Research):Myrtle Tree Church Records (Organized 4/24/1830) Covers period 4/24/1830- 2/23/1850 CCGS Newsletter Spring 1998 pg24 4/24/1830 received, excl 5/22/1840

[HI8247] (Research):Champaign Co Will Abstarcts Book D Pg 231 Russell Jenkins probated 8/5/1876 Farm of 223 acres divided among ch and grch; son Simon 100 acres; dau Di cy 40 acres; grch Mary Ellen, Patience July and Joanna daus of son Evan Je nkins 83 acres; son Evan already has as much as I intend to give and he ma de bad use of it. Simon Jenkins and Phillip Comer, Executor. Witness amu el Bowersock and John T Derr. Signed 11/2/1875

[HI8248] (Research):Champaign Co Will Abstarcts Book D Pg 231 Russell Jenkins probated 8/5/1876 Farm of 223 acres divided among ch and grch; son Simon 100 acres; dau Di cy 40 acres; grch Mary Ellen, Patience July and Joanna daus of son Evan Je nkins 83 acres; son Evan already has as much as I intend to give and he ma de bad use of it. Simon Jenkins and Phillip Comer, Executor. Witness Samu el Bowersock and John T Derr. Signed 11/2/1875

Public Records of Champaign Co, OH Chancery Records of the Court of Common Pleas Record Book 12, Pg 499 Filed 5 Jan 1831-Petition to Partition Russell Jenkins vs Elijah Jenkins, et al Thomas Jenkins died this present year of 1831 owning 60 acres located on t he north side of southeast quarter section 28 Twp r range 11 (Mad River) h eld by deed dated 13 June 1816, from George and Nancy Steinberger and on f ile in book C pages 41-42. The heirs of Thomas Jenkins, Susannah Jenkin s, widow; Elijah and Phillip Jenkins both left the state several years a go and have not been heard of since, unknown heirs of Dicy Price, who di ed in Virginia, wife of Stephen Price; Phoebe, wife of Bryant Moody; Luc y, wife of John Moody; Joel Jenkins; Thomas Jenkins; Edwin Jenkins; Jes se Jenkins; children of Polly Maggert deceased, Milly Maggert, Jesse Magge rt, Solomon Maggert, Moses Maggert and Andrew Maggert; Russell Jenkins; El eanor, wife of Emanual Kite; and Milly, wife of Frederick Pence. Joel Jenk ins was appointed guardian ad litem for the heirs of Pally Maggert. Fir st money of distribution to heirs was made 6 June 1835.

Champaign County Ohio History 1991 by CCGS Biography pg 184

[HI8249] (Research):OVI 12th Regt, Co I

[HI8252] (Research):St Parish Dispatch Feb 10, 1910 Russell Comer died at his home in Concord Twp, Tuesday, Feb 8, 1910, aft er an illness of five year of cancer to the face. He was born Mar 7, 18 45 aged 64y,11m,1d. He was the s/o Philip and Dicy Comer and was marri ed to Miss Sarah Pence Sept 27, 1865. He is survived by a wife, two son s, four daughters, two sisters, Mrs Jas McBeth of Urbana and Mrs Jas T Ki te of Millerstown. The funeral services were held today at the Baptist Chu rch in Millerstown. The reamins were laid to rest in Spring Grove Cemetery

April 6 1903 Poll Tax Book Talley Sheet for Concord Township, Champaign C o, OH,- R Comer

[HI8253] (Research):William W. Kite b. ca. 1846; m. 1871 Mary Ellen Snapp; m. #2, 1879, Sar ah Comer - reportedly moved to Chicago.

[NI8255]
Oct 24, 1878 Items From the West End, Concord Township by Specs Jr
Martha, wife of Ira Zimmerman died on Saturday evening last of typhoid fever. She was a daughter of Philip Corner, Esq., and was one of the excellent women of our community. Her age was twenty-six years.

[HI8256] (Research):St Paris Disparch, Aug 26, 1909 The sudden death of Mrs George W Barger occured in Concord Twp, Frida y. On Thursday, she attended the county fair and did not complain of bei ng ill. On Friday morning the family was attracted to her bed because of r ather unusual breathing. She was beyond help, death due to heart diseas e. A husband and six children survive. The deceased was the mother of M rs Wilbur Berry

[HI8259] (Research):Held an account with the Prince Tile Mill of Johnson Township, Champaign C o, OH between 1901 and 1906. No further record

[HI8260] (Research): On 17 November 1812 they made their first payment on land under the cred it system. The land was located in Section 8 Township 3 Range 12 (Johns on Township, Champaign County, Ohio).

[HI8261] (Research):They were listed in the 1810 census of Shenandoah County, Virginia. They m ade their first purchase of land in Section 9Township 3 Range 12 (Johns on Township,Champaign County, Ohio) on 13 November 1817 when they purchas ed the south-west quarter from Silas and Phebe Johnson (Champaign County D eed Book D, Page 126).

[HI8262] (Research):They were located in the 1830, 1840 and 1850 census of Randolph County, In diana census. They probably did not have any children. 1840 Winchester, R andolph County, Indiana, Line 18, Martin Comer: I male 40-50; 1 female 5-1 0; 1 female 40-50. 1850 Randolph County, Indiana, Page 72A: 450/453: Mart in Comer 59 years born Virginia; Christian 51 years born Virginia; Rebec ca Ann Mann, 16 years born Indiana.

Record Book 11, Page 440 - Filed 9 November 1830 Adam Kite Vs John Norman et al In 1814 Adam Kite purchased from John Norman, now of Indiana, three acr es located in the south-west comer of north-west quarter of Section 30 Tow nship 4 Range 11 (Mad River Tp.). Kite received a clear deed, however, t he deed was not recorded and was lost within six months. Kite requested a nother deed from Norman but did not receive one. Adam occupied the land u ntil 1828 and made improvements. Two years after Kite lost the deed Norm an sold the land to Henry and Christiana Bodey of Champaign County, w ho in turn, sold the land to George Zimmerman, who in his time forced Ki te off of the land. Kite proved that he had paid the taxes on the land ev ery year since 1814. On 13 March 1831 William Bodey answered that in 18 21 his brother, Lewis Bodey, and his sister, Christiana Bodey, now wi fe of Martin Comer of Indiana, purchased about 124 acres from Norman whi ch was intended to consist of 121 acres in north-west quarter Section 30 a nd 2 acres 70 poles in Section 31 Township 4 Range 12. William was not mu ch over 16 years at the time but he understood that i@te held 3 acres in t he north-west quarter. Later, while William Bodey was still under 21 yea rs he sold his interest in the land to Zimmerman, however, as William w as notable to read did not know that the deed included Kite's land. One H enry Bodeyalso swears to the statement on 7 February 1831. John Norman s tates that he received a grant by patent in 1813 for the north end of t he west half of Section 30 Township 4 Range 11; 124.36 acres. Norman purc hased about 20 acres in an adjoining tract for water power for $240.00 a nd agreed to sell Kite 3 acres of the north end of the west half of Secti on 30 and gave him a deed but never received the $36.00 for the land. Nor man stated that Kite never informed him that he lost the deed until aft er Norman sold the land to Bodey. About 1820Norman bargained with Lew is Bodey, guardian of Henry and Christiana Bodey,for 121 acres and 2 acr es 70 poles, but there had to be separate deeds madefor each tract. He b elieves that it was totally unknown to all that the deed to Bodey contain ed Kite's land until Zimmerman purchased it. However, Zimmerman did kn ow of Kite's claim but refused to settle for the land except for $100 f or the three acres. On 8 April 1831 the court decreed that Zimmerman p ay $15 in full for the three acres to Kite and that he also pay $5 to Ki te for the cost of the suit.

[HI8263] (Research):Champaign Co Will Abstracts Book B Pg 13 Peter Comer of Urbana, probated Mar term 1822, recorded Jun 14, 1822. Wife, not named, infant son, Peter Comer. John Glenn and William Runkle ex ecutors. Witness J Cooley M Magrew. Signed 2-15-1822

[HI8264] (Research):Reuben paid Johnson Township taxes in 1877, 1879, 1880, 1881 and his hei rs paid the taxes in 1883. In the 1840 census Reuben and Delitha Comer h ad two sons and three daughters.

Paid Road Tax 1877- Assessed $11.18 on land.

CCGS Newsletter Sept 1998 pg 96 Road Tax assessed on Chattels in Johnson T wp, Champaign Co, Ohio for the year 1876 Reuben Comer heirs .74

Page 30 - St. Paris New Era - 30 July 1881 Died, Thursday, July 28, 1881 at his residence near Millerstown, Ohio, Rhe uben Comer, aged 77 years, 8 months, 3 days. He was born in Shenandoah Cou nty, VA in 1803. Came with parents to Champaign County in 1810. He marri ed Elizabeth Dealy and had five children. Funeral in Millerstown by Rev. C arleton.

1858 Johnson Twp Champaign Co, Ohio Landowners Twp 3 Range 12 - R Comer S ec 8, 10

[HI8265] (Research):Elizabeth Comer married 15 June 1823 Champaign County, James Rose. Champa ign County Chancery Record Book 9, Page 223 which deals with Philip Comer 's will, says that Elizabeth married John Rhea. John Rhea also attested t he pre-marriage contract of Philip Comer and Catharine Metz on 23 Octob er 1818. A James Rose, 60-70 years was listed in the 1830 Concord Townshi p, Champaign County census with a wife 20-30 years. A Jehu Rhea, 30-40 ye ars was listed in the 1830 Jackson Township, Champaign County, Ohio cens us with a wife 40-50. John is often transcribed for Jahn.

[HI8267] (Research):Champaign County Guardianship Bonds pg180 Nov 20 1828 Samuel Brubaker g dn of William Comer 8yr; Elizabeth Comer 6yr; Margaret Comer 4yr; Joseph C omer 2 yr children and heirs of Joseph Comer dec'd. Surity David Lung

1902 Sept 5 REBECCA SNYDER was born Apr 15,1824, and died Aug 28,1902, aged 78yrs, 4 mo and 2 days. She was md to GEORGE SNYDER May 7, 1846. To this union we re born ten children, five boys and five girls; two boys and two girls ha ve preceded their mother in death. She has been a widow since Feb, sixte en years ago. She leaves to mourn her departure, four brothers, one siste r, six children, twenty-five grand children and five great grand childre n. Rev Isaac Evilsizor in the Millerstown Baptist Church conducted the fun eral services Aug 31,1902. Interment was in Springgrove Cemetery.

[HI8268] (Research):Philip Comer married 4 December 1781 (date of bond) Shenandoah County, Eli zabeth Wise, daughter of Michael Wise. Philip and Elizabeth Comer sign ed a deed in 1800 dealing with her father's estate (Reference: Gilreath, Pages 122-123). Michael Wise purchased 237 a cres of land from Henry and Mary Pence (Frederick County Deed Book 15, Pa ge 181), located on the Little Hawksbill on 17 July 1771 (Reference: The H awksbill Pence Families, Page 18, unpublished in October 1997, by Richa rd A. Pence, 3211 Adams Court, Fairfax, Virginia 22030). Philip Comer, wi ll dated 15 May 1823 was proven in Champaign County, Ohio in 1826. Esta te was also dealt with in Champaign County Chancery Record Book 9, Page 22 3, filed 7 March 1826. The History of Champaign County, Ohio (Pages 443-4 44) relates that P@i ip Comer went to Champaign County in 1808, purchas ed his land, planted his crop of corn and returned to Virginia in the fa ll of 1809. While he was living in Ohio he was residing at the home of Pe ter Smith near Westville, who married Christina Comer, daughter of Mart in Comer. In 1810 Philip moved his family into Champaign County and stay ed for a few nights with the family of Adam Kite. The only possible relat ionship that can be located at this time is that Adam Kite was the s on of William Kite and Catharine Smith, who may have been a sister of Pet er Smith. Also, John Kite, brother of Adam, married Sarah Ann Koiner; t he surname may have been "Comer." Philip Comer was not listed in the 18 10 tax list of Champaign County, however, it has recently come to light th at there may have been a moratorium for taxes on land purchased in the ear ly part of the 1800s. The families of: Philip Comer, Joseph Kiser and Sam uel Brubaker were located in the 1810 census of Shenandoah County, Virgini a. It is not known how many times that Philip was married. His last wif e, whom he married on 25 November 1819 in Champaign County, was Cathari ne Metz.

(The following was located by Pat Stickley: Champaign County, Ohio Recorde r's office Miscellaneous Record Book AA, Page 34 -Release of Dower or Marr iage Contract - Philip Comer and Catherine Metz - "This Indenture made th is twenty-third day of October A. D. Eighteen hundred and nineteen by & be tween Philip Comer of the one part & Katharine Metz widow of the other pa rt Witnesseth that whereas a 'marriage is intended to be had and shortly s olemnised between the aforesaid contracting parties & whenas upon the trea ty of the said comtemplated marriage it has been concluded & agreed f or by & between the said parties in manner as follows that is to say th at in case the said ,marriage' is solemnised and the said Katherine shou ld survive the said 'Philip' she the ad Katherine in consideration of t he sum of fifty dollars & one good 'father' bed to be paid her by ihe,repr esentatives of the ad 'Philip' immediately & within six months after the d eath of the said Philip. She the ad 'Katherine' should not be 'entitle d' to any dower or interest in any the real estate of which the said Phil ip at the time of ad marriage or at any time during the said leoventure' m ay be possessed by deed bond or other evidence of title or to any sha re or interest in any of the personal estate of which the said Philip m ay be possessed at the Itiml of his death now these presents witness th at the said Philip doth bind himself his heirs executors administrato rs & cause to be paid to the ad Katherine in case said intended 'marriag e' takes place and she 'survives' him the sum of fifty dollars & one go od 'father' bed immediately and within six months after the death of the s aid 'Philip' as a full satisfaction in Ilue' of Dower & of any part of t he personal estate of the ad Philip of which he might be possessed at t he time of his death & to which the ad 'Kitherinel might otherwise be enti tled & the said 'Ketherin' in consideration of the said sum of fifty dolla rs & one good 'father' bed to be paid her by the representatives of the sa id Philip in case she survives him immediately and within six months aft er the death of the said Philip agrees to release and by these presents do th release all right interest or claim she might or could have in ca se ad marriage takes place & she survives him to any part of the real esta te of which the said Philip at the time of ad 'marriage' or at any time he reafter may be 'possed' by deed bond or other evidence of title & right in terest or claim she might or could have to any part of the personal esta te of which the said 'Philip' may be possessed at the time of his death. In witness where of the parties have hereunto s et their hands and seals the day & year above written.

Attest Philip (X his mark) Comer (Seal) David Comer, John Rhea Catheri ne (x her mark) Metz (Seal)

The State of Ohio Champaign County SS. Personally came before me the subs criber a Justice of the Peace for said county the before named Philip Com er and Katherine Metz & severally acknowledged the deed of Indenture abo ve written to be their volentary act & deed. Given under my hand & seal t his 23rd of Oct. 1819. Reed. & Recorded January 5 1850 Joseph Kizer (Seal) Justice peace David Vance R.C.C." Philip's wife, Catharine, was not listed in his household by the enumerati on of the 1820 census. Philip was the father of nine children.

Champaign Co, Will Book B Pg 63 Phillip Comer, recorded 20 Feb 1826 Sons David, Martin and Reuben Comer the land (1/2 section) I now live o n; daughters Catherine, Elizabeth, Barbara and Susan Comer the 1/2 secti on of land adjoining which I plan to purchase. Granson Peter Comer $50 wh en he reaches age 18 years. Son Joseph Comer and friend William Runkle exe cutors. Witness, John S Carter, Evan Bane Jr, Jacob Lyons, J Cooley. Wi ll signed 15 May 1823

PUBLIC RECORDS OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, OHIO CHANCERY RECORDS OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Record Book 9, Page 223, Filed March 7, 1826. Samuel Brubaker & Others vs William Runkle and Others Phillip Comer devised his will on 15 May 1823 and named seven children. Th is case is contesting that will. The heirs of PhillipComer were: barbara C omer, wife of Samuel Brubaker; Catherine Comer, wife of Joseph Kizer; Eliz abeth Comer, wife of John Reah; Susannah Comer, wife of Henry Bodey; Dav id Comer; Martin Comer; Reuben Comer; Joseph Comer, deceased left the foll owing heris: Polly Comer, his widow, William Comer, Elizabeth Comer, Rebec ca Comer and Joseph Comer; and grandson Peter Comer. Joseph Comer and Will iam Runkle were the executors of the will. The court ruled against the com plaintants.

Record Book 16 Page 92 Filed 12 Feb 1839-Petition to Partition Andrew H Miller and Elizabeth his wife vs Samuel Brubaker, guardian of William Comer and others. Phillip Comer died in 1823 and was seized of the north east quarter of sec tion 9 twp 3 range 12 (Johnson twp) which he received by patent. His wi ll was written 20 Feb 1826. In the will he left the land to the heirs of J oseph Comer; Elizabeth, wife of Andrew H Miller; William Comer; Margaret C omer and Joseph Comer. The widow of Joseph Comer was given a dower portio n. Samuel Brubaker was the guardian of the children. ON 20 April 1839 t he court appointed appraisers, John Arrowsmith, Isaac Smith and David Berr y, divided the land among the heirs.

Record Book 18, Page 303 - Filed 28 December 1842 Andrew H. Miller Vs Joseph & Margaret Comer Philip Comer's died in 1823 and his will was probated on 20 February 182 6. He was the grandfather of Andrew H. Miller's wife, Elizabeth Comer, Wi lliam Comer, Margaret Comer and Joseph Comer. Philip owned the north-we st quarter of Section 9 Township 3 Range 12 (Johnson Tp.) for which he rec eived a patent from the Government. The land was set off by his will to J oseph Comer. Joseph Comer died intestate and his heirs were: the widow (n ot named) who has received the dower portion; and the minors, Elizabeth Co mer; William Comer; Margaret Comer and Joseph Comer (minors represent ed by Samuel H. Robinson guardian ad litem). On 12 February 1829 Andrew r eceived 39k acres from the south-west portion; William Comer received 39 a cres from the north-west portion (which was purchased by Andrew H. Mill er for $200); Margaret Comer received 44 acres from the north-east portio n; and Joseph Comer received 39 acres from the south-east portion.

[HI8270] (Research):Adam Comer, will dated 18 March 1801, proven 13 December 1802 Shenandoah C ounty; no wife listed. According to Shenandoah County Deed Book H, Page 2 08 Adam inherited land from his father's 271 acres. (Gilreath, Page 144 ). He also purchased 104 acres of the Hawksbill patent on 6 October 17 68 (same reference). On 25 July 1779 Adam and his wife, Margaret leased a nd sold 60 and one half of the combined acreage to Martin Comer (Gilrea th Book Series A, B, C and D, Pages 133-134). On 30 June 1791 Adam and Ma rgaret leased 79 acres of the above to Jacob Blauser (Deed Book li, Page 2 08; Gilreath, Page 144). On 11 August 1810 Philip Comer, son of Adam, w ho had inherited the 104 acres, along with his wife, Elizabeth, sold the l and to Jacob Bear of Rockbridge County, Virginia (Deed Book R, Page 402; G ilreath, Page 51). Deed Book K, Page 526, dated I April 1797 also relat es that Adam and Margaret Comer conveyed 135 acres to Michael Com er on 23 April 1763 (Gilreath, Page 135). Michael and Catharine Comer con veyed 50 of the 135 acres on 1 April 1979 to John Valentine (same referenc e). Three people (probably one child) listed in the 1783 and 1785 tax lis ts.

Will Book F pg 54 Shenandoah Co, VA Son Frederick Comer, 50 acres; Son Philip, land whereon I live; Son, Ad am of the state of North Carolina; daughters not named. No executor. Witne ss Joseph Blosser, Geo Gander & D Laid; dated 3/14/1801;Proved 12/13/1802

[HI8272] (Research):Frederick Comer, witness in 1774; appraiser and captain of militia in 177 8; witness in 1786. Nine in household in 1783 tax list; ten in househo ld in 1785 tax list. On 24 and 25 March 1777 Frederick leased and then p urchased 200 acres from John and Barbara Lionberger (Shenandoah County Dee d; Gilreath, Page 83). Frederick and Kerkrout/Cartrout Comer sold the 2 00 acres on 26 April 1787 to George Park (Shenandoah County Deed Book F, P age 326; Gilreath, Page 57). No record of family.

[HI8274] (Research):Christopher Comer purchased 271 acres from the south end of the Hawksbi ll patent (Augusta County), near Stony Man, in 10 and 11 April 1746 from P eter Ruffner(Reference: Shenandoah County Deed Book H, Page 208; Gilreat h, Page 144). A church, first known as "Gomer's Church," later "Hawksbi ll Church" and stilllater, "Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church ." was locat ed on Christopher's land, four miles south-east of Luray and one mile ea st of Stony Man (Reference; A Short History of Page County, Pages 284-285 ). According to Shenandoah County Deed Book H, Page 208, Christopher will ed this land (part or all ?) to his son, Adam Comer. The will has not be en located in the Shenandoah County records. Christopher Comer was not li sted in a separate household in the 1783 nor 1785 tax lists. As Adam Com er only had three people in his household in 1783 and 1785 he may have be en a younger son of Christopher, and will be treated as such. The followi ng descendants who lived in Virginia, have been compiled, in many cases wi thout proof, by the author.

[HI8276] (Research): Isaac paid Johnson Township taxes in 1874, 1877, 1879, 1880, 1881 and 188 3.

CCGS Newsletter Sept 1998 pg 96 Road Tax assessed on Chattels in Johnson T wp, Champaign Co, Ohio for the year 1876 Isaac Comer .53

Champ Co, Ohio Beers history ISAAC COMER, general merchant, Millerstown, is a son of Reuben Comer, o ne of the pioneers of Johnson Township. He is the senior member of the fi rm of Nor man & Comer. A sketch of their business will be found under t he name of the associated partners. The subject of this sketch was bo rn in Johnson Township, and raised to farm life. This was his occupation u ntil the opening of his present business. His education was acquired in t he common school's, In 1858 he married Amanda J. Smith, of his native town ship. They have two children living-Mary E. (now Mrs. Robert Barger), a nd Emma A., wife of Jesse Jenkins.

Court of Common Pleas 1890 from Champaign Democrat abstracted by Pat Stick ley CCGS Newsletter Fall 1989 5/22/1890 Joseph W Davis, Treas vs John L Bodey adm of Isaac Comer - ba ck taxes

[HI8277] (Research):Biography , Beers History of Champaign County, Pg 748 D. J. COMER, physician, Millerstown. Before engaging in any professio n, it would be well for one to study his adaptability for the one of his c hoice, as Dr. Comer did, whose fitness for his profession has been sho wn by his success. The Doctor was born in Johnson Township in 1844, a nd is a son of Reuben Comer, one of the pioneers of the county. Our subje ct was raised to farm life, and acquired his elementary education in the c ommon schools. His medical life began in 1873, after which he was in atten dance at the Medical College of Ohio and the Cincinnati College of Medici ne and Surgery, graduating, from the latter in 1876. One year later he loc ated in Millerstown. January 1, 1878, his marriage was celebrated with Mi ss Anna C. Neer, a native of Concord Township, and one year his junior.

Daniel J. Comer paid Johnson Township taxes in 1874, 1879, 1880, 1881 a nd 1883. No further record.

CCGS Newsletter Sept 1998 pg 96 Road Tax assessed on Chattels in Johnson T wp, Champaign Co, Ohio for the year 1876 D J Comer .06

[HI8282] (Research): Martin paid Johnson Township, Champaign County taxes in 1874, 1879, 18 80 and 1881. The family probably removed from Champaign County, Ohio.

CCGS Newsletter Sept 1998 pg 96 Road Tax assessed on Chattels in Johnson T wp, Champaign Co, Ohio for the year 1876 Martin Comer .11

[HI8283] (Research):Name: Ruth Comer Birthplace: Ohio State: OH 1910 Age: 72 Color: W Enumeration District: 0055 Visit: 0171 County: Pau lding, Payne Relation: Head of Household Son Thomas J 52 Ohio Granddaughter Don 12 Ohio

[DI8283] Name: Ruth Comer
Death date: 08 Dec 1910
Death place: Payne, Paulding, Ohio
Birth date: 09 Feb 1838
Birth place: Clark Co, Ohio
Age at death: 72 years 9 months 29 days
Gender: Female
Marital status: Widowed
Race or color: Caucasian
Street address:
Occupation: Housewife
Residence:
Burial date: 10 Dec 1910
Burial place:
Cemetery name: Wiltsey Cemetery
Spouse name:
Father name: Cornelius Arbogast
Father titles:
Father birth place: Not Known
Mother name: Lara Davis
Mother titles:
Mother birth place: Not Known
Informant T J COmer, Payne, OH
COD-Autoactfixiation
GSU film number: 1952769
Digital GS number: 4021040
Image number: 750
Reference number: fn 68672
Collection: Ohio Deaths 1908-1953

[HI8284] (Research):April 6 1903 Poll Tax Book Talley Sheet for Concord Township, Champaign C o, OH,- T J Comer

Name: Ruth Comer Birthplace: Ohio State: OH 1910 Age: 72 Color: W Enumeration District: 0055 Visit: 0171 County: Pau lding, Payne Relation: Head of Household Son Thomas J 52 Ohio Granddaughter Don 12 Ohio

«b»COMER, Thomas J.«/b» Death date: 10/6/1913, Van Wert County Volume #1208, Certificate #61014
(Unable to find death cert LDS)

[XI8284] Susan Murphy smurph_5@yahoo.com
Hi Im sending you Thomas' obit and I finally found his death cert. It says he was burried in Urbana but I have been told that he instead was burried in Paulding(I think the same place Martin and Ruth are burried in Wiltsie Cemetery Payne)to save money for Albert and Charlie to finish raising Don

[DI8285] Name: Sarah Eliza Kite
Death date: 23 Sep 1910
Death place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
Birth date: 25 Dec 1860
Estimated birth year:
Birth place: Champaign Co., O
Age at death: 50 years 9 months 23 days
Gender: Female
Marital status: Married
Race or color: Caucasian
Street address:
Occupation: House Wife
Residence:
Burial date: 26 Sep 1910
Burial place: Woodlawn
Cemetery name:
Spouse name:
Father name: Martin Comer
Father titles:
Father birth place: Champaign Co. O.
Mother name: Ruth Arbogast
Mother titles:
Mother birth place: Clark Co., O.
Informant W W Kite
GSU film number: 1952607
Digital GS number: 4021033
Image number: 2462
Reference number: fn 50963
Collection: Ohio Deaths 1908-1953

[DI8287] Name: Mahala M. Sarver
Titles:
Death date: 24 May 1922
Death place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
Birth date: 1866
Estimated birth year:
Birth place: Champaign Co Ohio
Age at death: 56 years 11 months 27 days
Gender: Female
Marital status: Married
Race or color: Caucasian
Street address: 537 Woodville St
Occupation: Housewife
Residence: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
Burial date: 26 May 1922
Burial place: Ft Mugs Perrysburg
Cemetery name:
Spouse name: J. H. Sarver
Father name: M. L. Come...
Father titles:
Father birth place: Champaign Co
Mother name: Ruth Arbogast
Mother titles:
Mother birth place: U.S.A.
GSU film number: 1992024
Digital GS number: 4022363
Image number: 663
Reference number: fn 29441
Collection: Ohio Deaths 1908-1953

[HI8292] (Research):Sarah C Comer
Age: 70 State: OH 1910
Color: W Enumeration District: 0002
Birth Place: Ohio Visit: 0028
County: Champaign
Relation: Head of Household
Other Residents: Relation Name Color Age Birth Place Grandson Forest 14 Ohio

[HI8297] (Research):Tleohone conversation on 11/8/200 with Katrina's mother Janet, says she a nd Randy had no children

Surname: EVILSIZER Given Name: Katrina Initial: M Sex: Female Alias: Day of Birth: 03 Month of Birth: September Year of Birth: 1969 Day of Death: 23 Month of Death: August Year of Death: 1992 City of Residence: Leoni County of Residence: Jackson State of Residence: Michigan City of Death: Jackson County of Death: Jackson State of Death: Michigan Death Certificate No.: 047020

[DI8299] Ann Arbor News (MI) - March 28, 2008 Deceased Name: Evilsizer, Juanita M. Manchester, MI
Age 82, passed away March 27, 2008 at Herrick Hospital in Tecumseh. She was born on May 28, 1925 in Bridgewater Twp., the daughter of Irving and Glades (Ferguson) Coy. Juanita married Raymond Evilsizer on July 19, 1947 and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Evilsizer was employed with Ford Motor Company for 31 years until her retirement in 1978. Juanita is survived by her children: Ron (Martha) Evilsizer and Eileen (Joe) Maisano; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters: Mildred, Betty and Evelyn. Memorial donations may be given to the Huron Valley Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Jenter Chapel where family will receive friend on Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 5-8 p m. A healing farewell service will be on Monday beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Larry A. Wik officiating. Interment Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh.

[HI8300] (Research):Name: EVILSIZER, JAMES ARTHUR Date of Birth: June 18, 1930 Death Date: May 24, 1994 Sex: Male Race: White Age: 63 Years Place of Occurrence: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina Place of Residence: . Rowan, North Carolina Autopsy: No Hospital: General Hospital 100 Beds & Over Marital Status: Married Attendant: Medical Examiner Mode of Burial: Cremation in state State of Birth: Ohio Social Security Number: 300225952 Fathers Surname: EVILSIZER Place of Injury:

Family researcher- Sheila shelia-e@excite.com Shelia Evilsizer, ACSR, CISR Guaranty Insurance Services - Marketing 1300 MoPac, Austin, TX 78746

EVILSIZER, JAMES ARTHUR SFC US ARMY VETERAN SERVICE DATES: Unknown - 04/30/1972 DATE OF BIRTH: 06/18/1930 DATE OF DEATH: 05/24/1994 DATE OF INTERMENT: 05/27/1994 BURIED AT: SECTION D SITE 372 SALISBURY NATIONAL CEMETERY

Name: James A Evilsizer Date Eligible to Return from Overseas : 27 May 1969 Date Recommended Award Received : 08 Mar 1969 Date Award Forwarded : 01 May 1969 Service/Country: U.S. Army Command/Staff: I Corps Recommended Award: Bronze Star Medal (Service) Approved Award: Bronze Star Medal (Service) Location Award Presented: Award Presented in Republic of Vietnam [Sou th Vietnam] (RVN) Posthumous: Award presented while Living

Name: James A Evilsizer Date Eligible to Return from Overseas : 27 May 1969 Date Recommended Award Received : 29 Sep 1969 Date Award Forwarded : 13 Nov 1969 Service/Country: U.S. Army Command/Staff: I Corps Recommended Award: Army Commendation Medal (Service) Approved Award: Army Commendation Medal (Service) Location Award Presented: Award Presented in Republic of Vietnam [Sou th Vietnam] (RVN) Posthumous: Award presented while Living

Name: James A Evilsizer Date Eligible to Return from Overseas : 27 May 1969 Date Recommended Award Received : 17 Sep 1971 Date Award Forwarded : 18 Oct 1971 Service/Country: U.S. Army Command/Staff: I Corps Recommended Award: Bronze Star Medal (Service) Approved Award: Bronze Star Medal (Service) Clusters: One Cluster Location Award Presented: Award Presented in Republic of Vietnam [Sou th Vietnam] (RVN) Posthumous: Award presented while Living

Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - May 25, 1994 Deceased Name: ROCKWELL - Mr. James Arthur Evilsizer 63, Army retiree, died May 24, 1994, at Rowan Memorial Hospital in Salisbu ry. There will be no funeral. Survivors are his wife, Evelyn; sons, Ernst Evilsizer of Houston, Steph en Evilsizer of Gatesville, Tex.; daughter, Mrs. Becky Dewold of Copper as Cove, Tex.; brother, Carl Evilsizer of Albemarle; sister, Mrs. Joan McE lfresh of Mount Pleasant, N.C. Powles is in charge. Memorials may be ma de to Rockwell City Fire Department, P.O. Box 1086, Rockwell, N.C. 28138.

[HI8301] (Research):Guernsey Co, OH Marriage Register BRUMLEY, Charles F. McELFRESH, Add ie B. 16 FEB 1895. Ties a location to Guernsey Co, for the birth pla ce of Carl.

Newspaper Title: Akron Beacon Journal Newspaper Location: Akron, O H, US Obituary Publication Date: Dec/30/2004 ALBEMARLE, N.C. Carl Edgar Evilsizer, 76, of 129 Gar field Ave., Albemarl e, N.C., passed away Dec. 27, 2004, at the VA Medical Center in Salisbur y, N.C. Mr. Evilsizer was born Oct.12, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, and was the s on of the late Glenn G. and Martha Jane Smith Evilsizer. He was marir ed to the late Barbara McElfresh Evilsizer. Survivors include a son, Charl es G. Evilsizer of Albemarle, N.C.; daughters, Cynthia L. Ritchie of Akro n, Ohio, Debra L. Kelso of Albemarle, N.C.; five grandchildren, and thr ee great- grandchildren. His services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 0, 2004, at Rehobeth Methodist Church in Norwood, N.C. Burial at the chur ch cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rehobeth Methodist Church Cemetery F und, c/o Tom Floyd, 9051 Plank Rd., Norwood, N.C. 28128. Published in the Akron Beacon Journal on 12/30/2004.

Newspaper Title: News, The Newspaper Location: Kingstree, SC, US Obituary Publication Date: Dec/30/2004 ALBEMARLE — Carl Edgar Evilsizer, 76, 129 Garfield Ave., died Monday (De c. 27, 2004) at Hefner VA Medical Center, Salisbury. Services: 2 p.m. Thur sday, Rehobeth Methodist Church, Norwood. Burial, church cemetery. Visitat ion: 7-9 tonight, Stanly Funeral Home. Memorials: Rehobeth Methodist Churc h, Cemetery Fund, c/o Tom Floyd, 9051 Plank Road, Norwood, NC 28128.

Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - December 29, 2004 ALBEMARLE -- Mr. Carl Edgar Evilsizer, 76, died December 27,l 2004. Funer al 2pm Thursday, Rehobeth Methodist Church; burial, church cemetery. Visit ation Wednesday, 7-9pm, Stanly Funeral Home

[HI8302] (Research):Name: EVILSIZER, BARBARA MCELFRESH Date of Birth: October 27, 1929 Death Date: November 05, 1993 Sex: Female Race: White Age: 64 Years Place of Occurrence: Albemarle, Stanly, North Carolina Place of Residence: Albemarle. Stanly, North Carolina Autopsy: No Hospital: General Hospital 100 Beds & Over Marital Status: Married Attendant: Physician Mode of Burial: Burial in state State of Birth: Ohio Social Security Number: 301263669 Fathers Surname: MCELFRESH

Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - November 7, 1993 Deceased Name: Barbara Ellen McElfresh Evilsizer Mrs. Barbara Ellen McElfresh Evilsizer, 64, of Albemarle, N.C., died Frid ay, Nov. 5, 1993 in Stanly Memorial Hospital, Albemarle, N.C. She was bo rn Oct. 27, 1929 in Akron to James and Viola Mae Dobbins McElfresh. She w as a housewife. She is survived by husband, Carl E. Evilsizer of the hom e; son, Charles G. Evilsizer of Columbus, Ohio; daughters, Ms. Cynth ia L. Ritchie of Akron, and Mrs. Debra L. Kelso of Albemarle, N.C.; brothe r, Ben McElfresh of Mt. Pleasant, N.C.; sister, Mrs. Bernice McSwain of M t. Pleasant, N.C.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funer al services will be held Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. at the Rehobeth United M ethodist Church, Dr. Sherman B. Warner officiating. Interment in the Chur ch Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church 30 minutes pri or to the hour of services. Stanly Funeral Home, 704-982-8134.

[HI8303] (Research):Name : Baby Evelsizer Death date : 24 Mar 1915 Death place : Akron, Summit, Ohio Birth date : 24 Mar 1915 Estimated birth year : Birth place : Ohio Age at death : 1 day Gender : Female Marital status : Single Race or color : Caucasian Burial date : 24 Mar 1915 Burial place : East Akron Father name : W. M. Evelsizer Father birth place : Ohio Mother name : Hattie Hosheler Mother birth place : W. Virginia Informant- W M Evelsizer COD-stillborn GSU film number : 1983344 Digital GS number : 4021314 Image number : 1744 Certificate number : fn 18776 Collection : Ohio Deaths 1908-1953

[NI8304] CENS: CONC -
CENS: FAMS @F04760@

[HI8304] (Research):Cortez Melvin (Cortis) Evilcizer

[HI8305] (Research):John and Martha had another child that was probably stillborn or died so on after birth. The death certificate listed "John Evilsizer child".

Spelling changed to Evilcizer

[HI8308] (Research):Public Press, New Albany, Indiana 4 Mar 1891 p4c5 Edward FITE, who was injured at the "Y" of the Monon, this city, in a wre ck about a year and a half ago, died between 4 and 5 o’clock Tuesday after noon, from the result of his injuries. Mr. FITE had almost recovered at o ne time and returned to work, but was taken sick and was compelled to aban don the road entirely. Deceased was about thirty-five years of age, w as a member in good standing of Hope Lodge, No. 83, I.O.O.F. He leaves a w ife and one child. The Odd Fellows will have charge of the funeral ceremon ies.

[HI8309] (Research):Will Book F, pg 15-Will dated 18 March 1799; proven 13 December 1802 Shena ndoah County, Virginia; name of wife was Catrina/Catharine. Michael purch ased land from the Hawksbill patent (Joyner, Page 37, 1749 was the ye ar of the original survey, not the date of sale) and the land was mention ed in a deed dated 24 November 1778. On 13 June 1783 Michael deeded 44 a nd one half acres of this land to his son, Christopher Comer (Deed Bo ok F, Page 198; Gilreath, Page 47). In the 1783 tax list Michael was list ed with seven people in the household.

[HI8311] (Research):Will dated 8 December 1818; proven 9 August 1819 Shenandoah County; marri ed Elizabeth ... prior the enumeration of the 1783 tax list. Listed in 18 10 Shenandoah County census. Michael and Elizabeth deeded 139 acr es on 15 June 1816 to Samuel Comer (Deed Book X, Pages 46-47; Gilreath, 9 9) and 100 acres to John Comer the same day (Deed Book X, Pages 48-49; Gil reath, Page 99). The names of grandchildren were derived from The Reco rd of Hawksbill Church 1788-1850, Page County, Virginia, by Klaus Wust, Sh enandoah History Publishers, Edinburg, Virginia 1979.

[HI8332] (Research):Champaign County Guardianship and Indentures pg182 11/24/1828 James Osbo rn gdn of David Osborn 18 yr; Levi Osborn 15 yr; Noble Osborn 13 yr; Abr am Osborn 9 yr; Nancy Osborn 6 yr; children of James Osborn, deceased. Sur ity James Dunlap (Chauncery records of Levi Osborn indicate these were his children, not Ja mes) Need additional research?

[HI8347] (Research):There is an Abraham Smith age 70 in the 1870 Champaign Co, Oh Census pg 28 7. born in VA Son William age 32 b VA, Ellen 24, Elmer 8, Cory 4 and Ann 1 all born in O H

Will Book D pg 278 Johnson Twp probated 10/11/1877 Abraham Smith Son William Smith the farm of 70 acres; to help father as long as he live s; son Isaac Smith 40 acres; dau Amanda Comer 40 acres; son Solomon Smi th 80 acres; dau Rebecca Purcapile $150 pd by solomon and $25 per ye ar to even amount with other children. Wit: Samuel Bowersock, Michael barn es. Will signed (x) 6/27/1877

I’m currently researching Abraham & Anna (Comer) Smith and their childre n, Rodney Snearly Taylor Mill, KY e-mail: rsnearly@zoomtown.com

[HI8351] (Research): Augustus Comer, at age 61 years, applied for his Revolutionary War pensi on on 21 July 1818 in Monroe County, Virginia, where he had lived for 22 y ears. He had enlisted in the service in Shenandoah County. The name of h is wife on his application was Catharine or Catreen, age 62 years and w ho died 11 April 1841. On 27 September 1847 some of his children reappli ed in Giles County, Virginia. The listing of his children were derived fr om the pension papers. On 29 September 1790 (Deed Book H, Page 2; Gilreat h, Page 119) Augustine and Catharine sold fifty acres of land to John Mill er. This land had a long history in the hands of the Comer family being s old first by Daniel and Elizabeth Buroker to Christopher and Eve Comer th en to Augustine Comer on 25 August 1783. Christopher and Eve Comer appe ar to be the uncle and aunt of Augustine.

COMER, Augustus, Catharine or Catreen, W18945, VA line, soldier appli ed 21 July 1818- Monroe County, Virginia aged 61 where he had lived 22 yea rs, soldier enlisted in Shenandoah County, Virginia, in 1820 soldier h ad a wife aged 62, on 27 September 1847 in Giles County, Virginia the foll owing children applied, towit; Jacob & John Comer of Mercer County, Virgin ia, Sally wife of John Peters of Giles County, Virginia & Augustus Com er of Fayette County, Virginia and they named their other brothers and sis ters as follows, to wit; Elizabeth Miller and Catharine Ball of Logan Coun ty, Virginia, Frederick Comer and Barbara Comer of Monroe County, Virgin ia and Michael Comer of Cabell County, Virginia were all surviving childr en of solider and wife, soldier died 22 July 1824 in Monroe County, Virgin ia and widow died 11 April 1841 and they had married 23 April 1782 in Shen andoah County, Virginia, widow's name before marriage was Cortreen Rush, s oldier's son Frederick Comer died about 1849, there was another list of t he children that showed an Augustine Comer of Nicholas County, Virginia a nd omitted Augustus Comer of Fayette County, Virginia.

[HI8358] (Research):Originalmember of the CarysvilleChristian Church, Carysville,Ada ms Township,Champaign, Co OH

[HI8362] (Research):Of Monroe Co, VA

[HI8364] (Research):Of Cabell Co, VA/WV

[HI8366] (Research):(will dated 14 September 1822; proven 11 April 1831 Shenandoah County, wi fe Julia to receive all property, no mention of children, Will Book Q, Pa ge 281 Reference:Gilreath, Page 169))

[HI8367] (Research):will dated 6 October 1804; proven 10 December 1804 Shenandoah County wi fe Mary; Son Daniel 30 acres; son Jonas, 30 acres;Son John 30 acres;daught ers, Catherine Richards, Elizabeth Nail, Mary Wimer and Sarah.(Martin Com er & Henry Comer were witnesses); married 1775 Shenandoah County, Virgini a, Mary Ann Kibler. Mary was listed in the 1810 and 1820 census of Shenan doah County and was alive in 1825 according to the will of Jonas Come r. In the 1783 and 1785 tax lists John was listed with five people in t he household.

[HI8370] (Research):Will dated 8 November 1825; proven 12 December 1825;wife Sally; brother Jo hn Comer. My mother (not Named). Exec. Daniel Blofer.Witness Isaac Wrig ht & Samuel Comer- married 24 May 1824 (date of bond) Shenandoah County, Sarah "Sally" Smeltzer. Sarah may have been the moth er of the illegitimate children listed in the records of the Hawksbill Chu rch

[HI8382] (Research): Samuel and his wife, the late Elizabeth Pence, were living in Rockingh am County when they compiled a deed of 7 October 1793 to Benjamin Ruffn er of Shenandoah County. Elizabeth had acquired a deed on 23 April 1780 f or 330 acres lying between the Blue Ridge and the south run of the Shenand oah near the Hawksbill Creek. (Reference: Shenandoah County Deed Book I, P age 200; Gilreath, Page 20).

[HI8386] (Research):Witness in 1774; purchased land in 1778, Rockingham County. Christopher a nd Eve, his wife, deeded 56 acres on 27 September 1786 (Shenandoah Coun ty Deed Book F, Page 198; Gilreath, Page 47) to Jacob Blauser (44 and a ha lf acres which was deeded to Christopher by his father, Michael Com er on 13 June 1783 (same reference) and 56 acres (part of 206 acres whi ch was deeded by Daniel & Elizabeth Buroker to Christopher Comer on 24 a nd 25 November 1778 (Gilreath, Books A, B, C and D, Pages 107 and 119 ). By 11 December 1798 Christopher and Eve were living in Rockingham Coun ty and they deeded 204 acres to David Dovel which was on the dividing li ne between Rockingham and Shenandoah Counties (Shenandoah County Deed Bo ok L, Page 360; Gilreath, Page 191).

[HI8390] (Research):May have married 14 November 1796 (date of bond) Shenandoah County, Barba ra Dakar. On 1 January 1818 (Shenandoah County Deed Book Z, Page 508, rec orded 8 February 1820), Philip purchased 128 acres of the estate of Benjam in Maggart from one of the executors, Christian Aleshire. This land was l ocated between the Little Hawksbill and the South River of the Shenandoa h. (Reference: The Hawksbill Pence Families, Page 79, unpublished in Octob er 1997, by Richard A. Pence, 3211 Adams Court, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 ). Philip Comer was listed in the 1810 and 1820 Shenandoah County Cens us Index. He is probably the Philip Comer who had migrated to Champaign C ounty, Ohio prior 1830 and was listed in the Mad River Township census. P hilip Comer, born circa 1770-1780 and wife born in the same era.

[HI8393] (Research):Delinquent tax list for 1842 names Joseph and Margaret Comer 80 acres-

[HI8399] (Research):Possibly married John Miller (John & Elizabeth Miller and Michael & Cathar ine Gomer to John Valentine Reference: Shenandoah County Deed Book K, Page 526; Gilreath, Page 135)

[HI8400] (Research):possibly died after 4 April 1817 (Martin and Mary Comer to Jacob Smith - S henandoah County Deed Book X, Pages 334-335; Gilreath, Page 168); marri ed Madaline/Mary Magdaline/Molly/Mary; appraiser in 1778; leased and purch ased 60 and a half acres located in the Hawksbills patent on 25 July 17 99 from Adam and Margaret Comer (Gilreath, Deed Books A, B, C and D, Pag es 133-134); Nine children in 1783; Ten children in 1785; listed in 1810 S henandoah County census and probably Mary listed in 1820 Shenandoah Coun ty census. Except for the notes located in the marriage records a li st of Martin's children has not been found. Martin's descendants, Christi ana (wife of Peter Smith) and Ann (wife of Martin Strickler) migrated to a nd purchased land in Ohio in 1804. Peter and Christiana remained in Oh io while Martin and Ann returned to the valley. Eve Comer, and her husban d, Casper Miller migrated prior to 1817.

[HI8404] (Research):PUBLIC RECORDS OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, OHIO CHANCERY RECORDS OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Record Book 14, Page 51- Filed 23 September 1833 Henry Lung vs Adam Painter, Nancy Painter, Samuel Brubaker Adam Painter of Page County, Virginia came to Ohio in December 1832 to se ll a tract of land in Greene County, Ohio, the title of which was vest ed to him by his mother, Nancy Painter. While in Champaign County he was i nvolved in an action with Solomon Lung and Henry Lung paid Adam's bail a nd bonded Adam's fine in the judgment. In April 1833 Adam pursuaded Hen ry to purchase the Greene County land from Nancy Painter and the pri ce of $1220 was met with Henry paying $600. The plan was to sell the la nd for $1500. Henry signed over notes for $450 and gave Adam $25 to pay h is way back to Virginia. Adam traded the notes to Philip Lung and Samuel B rubaker. When Henry tried to sell the land he only received $601.69 and t he notes that he had signed became due. The court decreed in March 1835 th at Adam and Nancy would be perpetually enjoined from collecting the not es and that Samuel was perpetually barred from transferring the note exce pt to cancel it.

[HI8406] (Research):Section 14 Twp 4 Range 11 Mad River Twp NW 1/4 10/24/1833 Governor of Ohio to Peter Smith Bk K pg606

Section 21 Twp 4 Range 11 Mad River Twp NE 1/4 8/20/1818 United States to Peter Smith Bk 108 pg 10 recorded Aug 26 1924 (Yes 1924)

Peter Smith, as a resident of Greene County, Ohio, began purchasing la nd in Champaign County, Ohio, along with his brother-in-law, Martin Strick ler, on 28 December 1804. Peter was listed in the 1810 Champaign County t ax list and was not listed in the 1810 census of Shenandoah County, Virgin ia.

Champaign Co, Will Abstracts Book B Pg 360 Peter Smith, probated 29 Aug 1845 Wife Susan Smith. Children Malinda Ward (wife of Gideon H); Noah Smith, Is aac Smith (dec'd); Susan Chance (w/o Thomas); Lydia Ward (w/o Noah); An na Colbert (w/o John); David Smith, Mary Garrett (w/o Elmus); Rebecca a nd Elizabeth Smith. David Smith guardian of Rececca and Elizabeth minor s. David Smith executor. Witness John Decious, Daniel Snider, Sr and J B B aker. Signed Jul 9, 1845

Record Book 32, Page 367- Filed 22 January 1867- Petition to Partition Gid eon H. Ward & Malinda Ward, his wife vs Elmus J. Garrett & Mary Garrett, his wife & Others On 9 July 1845, Peter Smith, deceased, compiled his will (attached with t he suit), mentioning his wife, Susan Smith, and eleven children: Anna, Dav id, Isaac, Susan, Lydia, Malinda, Mary, Rebecca, Noah. Lucinda and Elizabe th Smith. Peter was seized of the west half of the north half and the nor th half of the south half of the west half of the south-east quarter (20 a cres) and all of the north-east quarter of Section 22 and the south-east q uarter of Section 23 Township 4 Range 11 (Mad River Township). By 1867, Su san Smith, Peter's widow, was deceased. The heirs in 1867 were: Anna Smit h, wife of John Colbert; Lydia Smith, wife of Noah Ward; Malinda Smith, wi fe of Gideon H. Ward; Mary Smith, wife of Elmus J. Garrett; Lucinda Smit h, wife of Stephen Steenbarger of Indiana; ...Smith, wife of ...Chance (mo ther of Frank Chance; Rowena Chance; Mary C. Chance, wife of Jasper Wian t; Maria T. Chance; Madeline Chance; Noah Smith Chance; Eliza J. Chance; S arah v. Chance and James Thomas Chance); Smith, deceased (father of Pet er Smith; John Smith; Priscilla Smith, wife of Sylvanus Ward; Andrew J. Sm ith; Jasper Newton Smith; Isaac Smith; Irvin Smith; Mary Smith, wife of Jo hn Boswell; Anna Smith, wife of David Pence, Shannon Smith, deceased (fath er of Henrietta Smith and Irena Alice Smith of Indiana»; ...Smith, deceas ed (father of William 0. Smith; Isaac Smith of Illinois; Nancy Smith, wi fe of Isaiah Wiant; Laura Smith, wife of Sylvester Ward; Christina Smit h, deceased, wife of ...Ward (mother of Lorenzo Ward & Rosetta Ward); E va Smith, wife of Michael Crabill of Indiana); ...Smith, deceased, wi fe of ...Colbert (mother of Louisa Ann Colbert, wife of William Taylor; Jo hn Colbert and Mary Jane Colbert).

Ohio, 1787-1840 Land and Tax Records Listed in: Early Ohio Settlers: Southwestern OH, 1800-1840 Page number: 301 Early Ohio Settlers: Southwestern OH, 1800-1840, Surnames, S - T, Page 3 02 Peter Smith - - - - - - - 1812, July 10 - - - - - - - - -Champaign Count y, Ohio - - - - R11 -T4 - S 21 Peter Smith - - - - - - - 1814, March 30 - - - - - - - Champaign County, O hio - - - - R11 -T4 - S 21 Peter Smith - - - - - - - 1814, March 30 - - - - - - - Champaign County, O hio - - - - R11 -T4 - S 22 Peter Smith - - - - - - - 1829, December 23 - - - - Champaign County, Oh io - - - -R11 -T4 - S 34

Census Microfilm Reports: 1820 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio Series: M33 Microfilm: 86 Page: 460 Peter Smith 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -Under 10 yrs. - - - - - -18 10 - 1820 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -16 to 26 yrs. - - - - - - -17 94 - 1804 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -45 & Over - - - - - - - - -Befo re 1775 2 - - - - - - - - -Female - - - - - - -Under 10 yrs. - - - - - - 1810 - 18 20 2 - - - - - - - - -Female - - - - - - -26 to 45 yrs. - - - - - - - 17 75 - 1794

NOTE: On October 5th, 1822 in Champaign County, Ohio Peter and Susan Smi th sold land to at least 3 of his children, Isaac Smith, David Smith, and John Colbert hus band of Anna Smith. In the Will of Noah Smith ( 1852 ) he mentions a half brother John Hant z? (Susan's son?)

Peter Smith Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1830 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio Series: M19 Microfilm: 128 Page: 36 Peter Smith 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -10 to 15 yrs. - - - - - -18 15 - 1820 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -15 to 20 yrs. - - - - - -18 10 - 1815 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -50 to 60 yrs. - - - - - -17 70 - 1780 3 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -Under 5 yrs. - - - - - -1825 - 18 30 2 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -05 to 10 yrs. - - - - - -1820 - 18 25 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -10 to 15 yrs. - - - - - -1815 - 18 20 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -30 to 40 yrs. - - - - - -1790 - 18 00

Peter Smith Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1840 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio Series: M704 Microfilm: 382 Page: 345 Peter Smith 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -05 to 10 yrs. - - - - - -18 30 - 1835 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -20 to 30 yrs. - - - - - -18 10 - 1820 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -60 to 70 yrs. - - - - - -17 70 - 1780 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -05 to 10 yrs. - - - - - -1830 - 18 35 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -10 to 15 yrs. - - - - - -1825 - 18 30 3 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -15 to 20 yrs. - - - - - -1820 - 18 25 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -40 to 50 yrs. - - - - - -1790 - 18 00

Will of Peter Smith Champaign County, Ohio August 29, 1845


THE STATE OF OHIO CHAMPAIGN COUNTY: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS SPECIAL SESSI ON . . . . . AUGUST 29th, 1845.

This day a writing purporting to be the last will and testament of PET ER SMITH deceased was produced in open court by DAVID SMITH the executor t herein named and was proven to be the true last will and testament of sa id deceased by the oaths reduced to writing and of file of DANIEL SNIDER a nd JOHN DECIOUS two of the subscribing witnesses here to therefore it is o rdered that said will be admitted to record. It is further ordered that sa id DAVID SMITH be appointed executor of said will and testament on his ent ering into Bond in the sum of $3000.00 with DANIEL SNIDER and JOHN DECIO US securities. And it is further ordered that DAVID LOUDENBACK, GEOR GE M. MINNICK and WILLIAM BACONE appraise the personal property of said te stator. This day SUSAN SMITH widow of PETER SMITH deceased came into op en court and made known to the court that she accepted of the provisions m ade for her in the will of her said deceased husband and that she desir ed to take under said will - - the oaths of said witnesses reduced to writ ing and of file are as follows to wit: THE STATE OF OHIO, CHAMPAIGN COUN TY ss. Personally came into open court DANIEL SNIDER JR. and JOHN DECIO US and after being duly sworn to pose and say that the writing was present ed to the court, purporting to be the last will and testament of PETER SMI TH deceased was acknowledged by her to have been signed by him in their pr esence and acknowledged to be his last will & testament - - that they atte sted said will in the presence of the testator by signing their names as w itnesses, and that they verily believe the testator at the time of writi ng said will was of full age of sound mind and memory and under no restrai nt.

DANIEL SNIDER JR. JOHN DECIOUS

Sworn to and Subscribed This 29th day of August A.D. 1845 Attest Sam'l. H. Robinson, Clk.

The will so proven as of resaid is as follows to wit: In the name of t he Benevolent Father of all: I PETER SMITH of Champaign County, Ohio do ma ke and publish this, my last Will and Testament.

Item 1st. I devise and bequeath to my daughter MELINDA wife of GIDE ON H. WARD and her heirs the following premises or tract of land, to wi t: Beginning at the SW corner of the NE quarter of Sec. 22-T4-R11 thence w est on the south line of said quarter so far that a line running north par allel to the East line of said quarter to Nettle Creek, thence down said c reek with the meanders thereof, to the east line of Sec. 23, thence with t he east lines of said Sections 23 & 22 & the beginning, will contain eigh ty acres, situate in Champaign County, Ohio.

Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my son NOAH SMITH and his heirs the fo llowing described premises, situate in Champaign County, Ohio to wit: T he west half of the NW qr. of Sec. 16-T4-R11, containing eighty acres mo re or less, the middle third running North and South, of the NW qr. of Se c. 21-T4-R11 containing fifty three acres more or less, the east half of t he NW qr. of Sec. 23-T4-R11 containing eighty acres more or less, twenty a cres off the west side of the premise bought by me out of that E. & SE qr s. Of said sec. 23 at the sale by the administrator of the real esta te of my son ISAAC SMITH deceased a small triangular lot lying in t he SE corner of the west half of the SW qr. of Sec. 17-T4-R11 measuri ng 29 poles along the east line and 9 poles along the south line of said h alf quarter, a small lot beginning at the SW corner of the east half of t he SW qr. of said Sec. 17 thence east 5 ½ poles thence N 110 E. 11 pol es to Nettle Creek thence up said creek to the west line of said half quar ter thence south to the beginning a small triangular lot lying in the nor th west corner of the east half of the NW qr. of Sec. 16-T4-R11 measuri ng 5 ½ poles along the north line and six poles and 15 links along west l ine of said half quarter: said three small lots containing one acre and o ne fourth of an acre more or less: and all that part of the SE & NE qr s. of Sec. 23-T4-R11 which is bounded on the south by Nettle Creek and a b ranch leading from the premises of REUBIN LOUDENBACK deceased into said cr eek, and on the North by a line running parallel to, and one pole Nor th of the Southern boundary of the premises above named as boug ht by me of the real estate of my son ISAAC SMITH dec'd. And by the southe rn boundary of the lands of NOAH WARD be the same more or less; together w ith the saw mill, lathing machine, lie on said last described premis es he my said son NOAH, shall however pay to my beloved wife the rents a nd profits herein after mentioned. I also give and devise to my son NOA H, and his heirs, full privilege of the water of Nettle Creek running thro ugh my premises, to be taken and used in such manner as he or they may thi nk proper for the purpose of driving mills, machinery & of any kind also t he privilege of digging a race of sufficient width to carry the water of N ettle Creek through any part of my premises and through the SW corner of t he west half of the SW qr. of Sec. 17-T4-R11 to or near the three small lo ts aforesaid, and also the privilege of taking stone for mill and machi ne purposes from any part of my premises. I also give and devise to my sa id son NOAH one good horse, saddle and bridle, two cows, one bed, bedst ed and bedding and the secretary and small bored rifle gun I now ow n, or so much of said goods and chattels as he may not have received previ ous to my decease.

Item 3rd I devise and bequeath to my daughter SUSAN wife of THOMAS CHAN CE and to my daughter LYDIA wife of NOAH WARD and to their heirs respectiv ely, all that part of the NW qr. of Sec. 22-T4-R11 lying south of the Urba na __ and Greenville Turnpike Road, situate in Champaign County, Oh io to be divided equally according to quantity SUSAN taking the west si de and LYDIA taking the east side thereof.

Item 4th I devise and bequeath to my daughter ANNA wife of JOHN COLBERT a nd her heirs, the following premises situate in Champaign County, Oh io to wit: The south half of the west half of the SE qr. of Sec. 22-T4-R 11 containing twenty acres more or less, and the east third of the NW q r. of Sec. 21-T4-R11 subject to the rents herein after mentioned to be pa id to my beloved wife containing fifty-three acres more or less.

Item 5th I devise to my son DAVID SMITH and his heirs the west third of t he NW qr. of Sec. 21-T4-R11 situate in Champaign County, Ohio and containi ng fifty-three acres more or less.

Item 6th I devise and bequeath to my daughter MARY wife of ELMUS J. GARRE TT and her heirs, the SW quarter and the west half of the SE qr. of Sec. 9 -T24 North R15 East, situate in Jay County in the State of Indiana, and co ntaining two hundred and forty acres more or less.

Item 7th I devise and bequeath to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower, t he following premises, situate in Champaign County, Ohio to wit: The we st half of the South half and the north half of the South half of the We st half of the SE qr. of Sec. 22-T4-R11 containing forty acres more or les s, and all of the NE qr. of Sec. 22 and of the SE qr. of Sec. 23-T4-R11 n ot herein before devised to my daughter MELINDA and to my son NOAH and exc ept so much of said SE qr. of Sec. 23, as within the tract aforesaid as br ought by me of the real estate of my son ISAAC deceased containing one hun dred and seventy acres more or less, during her natural life, and one t wo horse wagon, one set wheel gears first choice, two horses, three cow s, 15 head of sheep first choice, the best Windmill, all the hogs, gees e, duck, poultry that I may own at the time of my decease, all my books a nd family pictures of every kind, all the yarn and thread, wool and fla x, all the cloth and linen, the wearing apparel of herself and famil y, my wearing apparel, one flax wheel, one wool wheel, my best clock, a ll the beds, bedsteds and bedding and all the house hold and kitchen goo ds and furniture and cooking utensils of every description, during her nat ural life, as foresaid she however is to live with, and provide for su ch of my children as may be minors at the time of my decease and for my da ughters REBECCA and ELIZABETH during her natural life. At the dea th of my said wife, the real estate aforesaid and such part of the person al property, or the proceeds thereof, as may remain unconsumed an unexpend ed, I give and devise to my said daughters REBECCA and ELIZABETH, and the ir heirs. If my said wife should not survive me, then I devise and bequea th the property aforesaid to my daughters REBECCA & ELIZABETH, and their h eirs. If my said daughters REBECCA and ELIZABETH should die without eith er having a child then I give and devise the real estate aforesaid, and su ch parts of the personal property, or the proceeds thereof, as may then re main unconsumed and unexpended, to the rest of my children in equal propor tions, and to their heirs. I also give and devise to my said wife, suffici ent provisions for herself and minor children for the term of two years fr om the time of my decease and one third of the rent or profit of my saw mi ll and lathing machine, and one third of the grain and hay that may be rai sed on the East half of the NW qr. of Sec. 23-T4-R11 to be paid by my s on NOAH, and one third of the grain and hay that may be raised on the ea st third of the NW qr. of Sec. 21-T4-R11 to be paid by JOHN COLBERT and wi fe, during her natural life.

Item 8th Its my will that the road running eastwardly along the North si de of my dwelling be kept open, thirty feet wide if necessary, for the u se of my heirs; and that a road of sufficient width, for the use of my hei rs, be kept open if necessary, on the line between the NW qr. and NE quart ers of Sec. 22-T4-R11 to GEORGE WARDS corner, thence along the West si de of the SE quarter of Sec. 22 to Owens Creek, thence around the fo ot of the hill south of the creek to the corner of said GEORGE WARD and J OHN COLBERT, thence west along the North side of the NW quarter of Sec. 2 1-T4-R11 to the West third of said last named quarter.

Item 9th It is my Will that DAVID LOUDENBACK Surveyor, divide the lan ds aforesaid between my said heirs, according to the tenor and effect of t his my Last Will and Testament.

Item 10th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son, DAVID SMITH, guardi an of such of my children as may be minors at the time of my decease, unt il they respectively come at the age of majority.

Item 11th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son, DAVID SMITH, execut or of this, my last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empoweri ng him to compromise, adjust, release, and discharge, in such mann er as he may deem proper, the debts and claims due me. I do also authori ze and empower him to sale, by private sale, or in such manner upon such t erms of credit, or otherwise, as he may think proper, all my real estate a nd personal property not herein above devised, and after paying my just de bts out of the proceeds thereof, the balance to distribute to my childr en and their legal representatives, according to Law. If there be any re al estate as aforesaid to sell by my said executor I hereby allow him fi ve years from the time of my decease to sell the same in, and I hereby aut horize and empower him, deeds to purchasers to execute, acknowledge and de liver, in fee simple.

I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereinto set my hand and seal, this ninth d ay of July in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty fi ve.

PETER SMITH his mark and seal

Signed and acknowledged by said PETER SMITH, as his last Will and testamen t, in our presents, and signed by us in his presence. JOHN DECIOUS DANIEL SNIDER JR. J. B. EAKER

Champaign County, Ohio Probate Records Volume: 1 Page: 561 September 12, 1847


PETER SMITH'S ESTATE Bond of Thomas Chance

Know all men by these presents that we THOMAS CHANCE, JOHN DECIOUS and DA NIEL SNIDER of the County of Champaign and State of Ohio are held and firm ly bound unto the State of Ohio in the sum of two thousand dollars, for t he payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administra tors jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Witness our hands a nd seals this 12th day of September 1847. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas by the cou rt of Common Pleas of said county the above named THOMAS CHANCE has this d ay been appointed administrator debonis now with the Will annexed of the p ersonal estate of PETER SMITH, deceased. Now therefore of the said THOM AS CHANCE shall make and return unto said court, an oath, within three mon ths a true inventory of all the moneys, goods chattels, rights and credi ts of the said deceased, which have or shall come to his possession or kno wledge. And also administer according to Law all the moneys, goods, chatte ls, rights and credits of said deceased, and the proceeds of all his re al estate that may be sold for the payment of his debts, which shall at a ny time come to the possession of said administrator, or to the possessi on of any other person for him. And also, under upon oath, a true account of his administration, within e ighteen months, and at any other time, when required by the court, or by t he Law. And also pay any balance remaining in his hands, upon the settlement of h is accounts, to such persons as the court, or the Law shall direct, and de liver the Letters of Administration into Court, in case any Will of the de ceased shall be hereafter duly proved and allowed. Hereafter above obligat ions to be void otherwise to remain in force.

THOMAS CHANCE JOHN DECIOUS DAVID SNIDER

Champaign County, Ohio Land Deeds Volume Page 607 October 24, 1833 GOVERNOR OF OHIO TO PETER SMITH

ROBERT LUCAS, Governor of the State of Ohio. To all to whom t hese presents shall come Greeting. Know ye, that in consideration of the s um of One thousand two hundred and eight dollars and nineteen and one ha lf cents paid by PETER SMITH of Champaign County, Ohio to the Treasu re of Champaign County and State of Ohio, for the purchase of the tra ct of land herein described, lying and being within the County of Champai gn appropriated by act of congress, for the use of Schools, which said tra ct of land has been fully paid for as appears by a final certificate of MA THEW MAGREW, Auditor of said County particularly describing said tract a nd the several sums which have been paid thereon to me presented accordi ng to an act to provide for the sale of Section sixteen granted by congre ss for the use of Schools, passed January 29th, 1829. Therefore in pursuan ce of said act there is granted by the State of Ohio unto the said PETER S MITH and to his heirs and assigns forever the North-west quarter of Secti on number sixteen, in Township number four, of Range number eleven (S-16 T -4 R-11) containing one hundred and fifty-seven acres and ninety-eight a nd one quarter poles of land more or less. To have and to hold the said o ne hundred and fifty-seven acres and ninety-eight and one quarter pol es of land with the appurtenances thereof unto the said PETER SMITH and h is heirs and assigns forever.

In witness whereof the said ROBERT LUCAS, Governor of the Sta te of Ohio, hath caused the great seal of the State to be affixed, and sig ned the same with his hand at Columbus this twenty-fourth day of Octob er in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three.

By the Governor ROBERT LUCAS M. H. KIRBY Secretary of State

Received the foregoing deed for record 25th of October 1833, and record ed it the 4th of November 1833. M. MAGREW R.C.C.

Champaign County, Ohio Probate Records Volume: 1 Page: 330 30 January 183 3

Know all men by these presents that we WILLIAM RUNKLE, DAV ID SMITH, and PETER SMITH are held and firmly bound unto the State of Ohi o, in the penal sum of fourteen hundred dollars, for the payment of whi ch we bind ourselves and heirs, executors and administrators firmly by the se presents. Witness our hands and seals this 20th day of January 1833.

The conditions of the above obligation is such that where as by the court of common pleas of the county of Champaign and State of Oh io WILLIAM RUNKLE has this day been appointed administrator of all and sin gular the goods and chattels rights and credits which were of LEWIS PEN CE decd. at the time of his death. Now therefore, if the said WILLIAM RUNK LE shall and does well and truly administer all and singular the goods a nd chattel rights and credits which were of this said LEWIS PENCE dec d. at the time of his death, according to law, there the above obligati on to be void, otherwise of force.


WILLIAM RUNKLE PETER SMITH DAVID SMITH

Witness

JOHN B. PEARSON

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[HI8407] (Research):Susanna Smith Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1850 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio On July 25th, 1850 Series: M432 Microfilm: 665 Page: 440 Susanna Smith - - - - - 56 yrs. - - - Farmer - - - 5,000 - - - Pennsylvan ia - - - 1794 Rebecca - - - - - - - - - - -21 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ohio Elizabeth - - - - - - - - - - 17 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ohio Noah - - - - - - - - - - - - - -19 yrs. - - - Stude nt - - - - - - - - - - -Ohio

Susan Smith Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1860 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio On July 25th, 1860 Series: M653 Microfilm: 942 Page: 289 Susan Smith - - - - - - 60 yrs. - - - Farmer - - - 10,000 - - 3,0 00 - - - Virginia Rebecca - - - - - - - - - 30 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Ohio Elizabeth - - - - - - - - -25 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Ohio

Champaign County, Ohio Probate Records Volume: 2 Page: 499 July 11, 1866 Family History Library Film: 0533509 ------------------

SUSANNAH SMITH'S Administration Bond

Know all men by these presents that the ELMUS J. GARRETT as principal a nd G. H. WARD and THOMAS CHANCE as securities of the County of Champai gn in the State of Ohio are held and bound unto the State of Ohio in the s um of eight thousand dollars for the payment of which we jointly and secur ally bind ourselves firmly by these presents scaled with our seals and dat ed this 11th day of July A.D. 1866. The condition of this obligation is such that if the above named ELM US J. GARRETT appointed administrator of the Estate of SUSANNAH SMITH la te of the County and State aforesaid deceased shall faithfully make and re turn into the probate court of said county on oath within three months a t rue inventory of all the money, goods, chattels, rights and credits of t he deceased which have or shall come to his possession or knowledge and al so if required by the court the inventory of the real estate of the deceas ed. And shall administer according to law all the moneys goods chattels, r ights, and credits of the deceased and the proceeds of all his real esta te that may be sold for the payment of his debts which shall at any time c ome to the possession of the administrator or to the possession of any aft er person for him and render a firm oath a true account of his administrat ion within eighteen months and at any other times when requested by the co urt of Law and pay any balance remaining in his hands with the settleme nt of his accounts to such person as the court of Law shall direct and del iver the letters of administration into Court in case any Will of the dece ased shall be hereafter duly proved and allowed thru this obligati on to be void otherwise to remain in full force.

ELMUS J. GARRETT G. H. WARD THOMAS CHANCE

[HI8408] (Research):Anna Colbert Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1880 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio On June 23rd, 1880 Series: T9 Microfilm: 998 Page: 323C Isaiah H. Colbert - - - - - - Head - - - 57 yrs. - Married - - - Farm er - - - - - - - - - - Ohio - - Vir. - - - Vir. Amanda - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Wife - - - -53 yrs. - Married - - - Keep ing House - - - Ohio - - Vir. - - - Vir. B. F. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Son - - - - 31 yrs. - Sing le - - - - At Home - - - - - - - - - Ohio - - Ohio - - Ohio Jennie - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dau. - - - 17 yrs. - Sing le - - - - At Home - - - - - - - - - Ohio - - Ohio - - Ohio Gerald - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Son - - - - 14 yrs. - Single - - - - At Home - - - - - - - - - Ohio - - Ohio - - Ohio Anna Colbert - - - - - - - - -Mother - - - 85 yrs. - Widow - - - At Ho me - - - - - - - - - -Vir. - - - Vir. - - - Vir.

Anna Colbert - - Died: October 12, 1882 - - Place: Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio - - White - Female - Widow - - Age: 90 Years - 7 Months - 20 Days - - Occupation: Housekeeping - - Place of Birth: Page County, Virginia - - Cause of Death: Old Age Source: Champaign County Ohio Death Records Volume: Page: 150 - 121

[HI8409] (Research):Nov 6, 1877, St paris News Dispatch Died October 25, 1877, John Colbert, aged 85 yrs, 9 mo, 6 days, born in Sh enandoah Co, Virginia, Jan 15, 1792. He md Anna Smith April 10, 1812 in M ad River Twp with whom he lived for 65 yrs, father of 6. Funeral at Nett le Creek Baptist Church

WAR of 1812 VETERANS CHAMPAIGN COUNTY; John Colbert - Pvt Capt. Phillip Ki ser's Company

John Colbert Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1820 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio Series: M33 Microfilm: 86 Page: 464 John Colbert 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -Under 10 yrs. - - - - - -18 10 - 1820 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -26 to 45 yrs. - - - - - - -17 75 - 1794 1 - - - - - - - - -Female - - - - - - -Under 10 yrs. - - - - - - 1810 - 18 20 1 - - - - - - - - -Female - - - - - - -16 to 26 yrs. - - - - - - - 17 94 - 1804

Champaign County, Ohio Land Deeds ( Family History Library Film #533525) October 5th, 1822 Volume: F Pages 208 - 209

PETER SMITH To JOHN COLBERT

This indenture made the fifth day of October in the year of Our Lord one t housand eight hundred and twenty-two, by and between PETER SMITH of Champa ign County, in the State of Ohio of the first part and JOHN COLBERT of t he County of Champaign and State aforesaid of the second part. Witnesse th that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the s um of One thousand dollars current money to him in hand paid by the said p arty of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has gra nted, bargained, sold, and conveyed and by these presents does grant, barg ain, sell and convey unto the said party of the second part his heirs a nd assigns all that tract or quarter section of land contained as follo ws to wit: The North-east quarter of Section twenty-one, Township four a nd Range eleven Madriver (S21-T4-R11) together with all and singular the h ere detainments and appurtenances there unto belonging or in any wise appe rtaining and all rents issues and profits thereof to have and to hold t he said premises hereby bargained and sold or meant or intended so to be w ith the appurtenance to the only proper use and benefit of the said par ty of the second part his heirs and assigns forever and the said par ty of the first part for himself, heirs, executors and administrators do es covenant and agree to and with the said party of the second part his he irs and assigns that he is the true and lawful owner of the premises here by bargained and sold, and has good right full power and lawful authori ty to sell and convey the land in manner and form aforesaid, and will warr ants and forever defend the said premises hereby conveyed with the appurte nances and every part and parcel there unto belonging to the said par ty of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever against all and eve ry person or person lawfully or equitably claiming or to claim the who le or any part thereof in testimony whereof the said party of the first pa rt hath here unto subscribed and affixed his seal the day and year aforesa id. PETER SMITH SUSAN SMITH

Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of SAMUEL MCCORD REUBEN LOUDERBACK

The State of Ohio Champaign County Personally appeared before me SAMUEL MCCORD a Justice of the Peace the ab ove named PETER SMITH and SUSAN SMITH his wife and severally acknowledg ed the above signing and sealing to be there act and deed for the purpo se therein specified. His wife being examined separate and apart from h er husband and the contents being explained to her, she then did and now d oth acknowledge the same to be done of her own free will and accord and wi th out the coercion or compulsion of her said husband given under my ha nd and seal this fifth day of October 1822. SAMUEL MCCORD

Received & Recorded this deed October 5th, 1822 DAVID VANCE R.C.C.

John Colbert Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1830 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio Series: M19 Microfilm: 128 Page: 29 John Colbert 2 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -Under 5 yrs. - - - - - -1825 - 1 830 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -05 to 10 yrs. - - - - - -18 20 - 1825 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -10 to 15 yrs. - - - - - -18 15 - 1820 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -30 to 40 yrs. - - - - - -17 90 - 1800 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -05 to 10 yrs. - - - - - -1820 - 18 25 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -30 to 40 yrs. - - - - - -1790 - 18 00

John Colbert Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1840 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio Series: M704 Microfilm: 382 Page: 348 John Colbert 2 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -10 to 15 yrs. - - - - - -18 25 - 1830 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -15 to 20 yrs. - - - - - -18 20 - 1825 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -40 to 50 yrs. - - - - - -17 90 - 1800 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -20 to 30 yrs. - - - - - -1810 - 18 20 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -40 to 50 yrs. - - - - - -1790 - 18 00

John Colbert Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1850 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio On July 25th, 1850 Series: M432 Microfilm: 665 Page: 440 John Colbert - - - - - - 56 yrs. - - - Farmer - - - 4,500 - - - - Virginia Ann - - - - - - - - - - - - - 56 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Virginia Peter - - - - - - - - - - - - 21 yrs. - - - Farm er - - - - - - - - - - - - Ohio Elizabeth Ritter - - - -17 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Virginia

John Colbert Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1860 Ohio Living in Mar River Township, Champaign County, Ohio On July 23rd. 1860 Series: M653 Microfilm: 942 Page: 281A John Colbert - - - - - 68 yrs. - - - Farmer - - - 8,000 - - 600 - - Kentuc ky Anna - - - - - - - - - - - 68 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Virginia Laura Robins - - - - 17 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ohio John McMahon - - - 9 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Ohio

John Colbert Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1870 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio On June 8th, 1870 Series: M593 Microfilm: 1179 Page: 321 John Colbert - - - - - - - 78 yrs. - - Farmer - - - 3,500 - - - 1 75 - - - Virginia Anna - - - - - - - - - - - - - 78 yrs . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Virginia Barbara McCarty - - - 26 yrs. - - - Domestic servant - - - - - - - - - Ohi o Charles Rowser - - - - 14 yrs. - - - Farm Lab or - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ohio

Champaign County Ohio Death Records John Colbert - - Died: October 25, 1877 - - Place: Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio - - White - Male - Married - - Age: 85 Years 9 Months - - Occupation: Farmer - - Place of Birth: Virginia - - Cause of Death: Old Age Source: Champaign County Ohio Death Records Volume: Page: 84 - 119


PROBATE JOURNAL CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, OHIO

Volume 6 Page 375 Case No. 3118 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIAN OF JOHN COLBERT . . . IMBECILE:

On this 29th day of September on the request of JOHN COLBERT aged about e ighty-five years - an imbecile the Court appointed ISAAC NEFF guardi an of his person and property. It is ordered by the Court that the said ISAAC NEFF give bond in the s um of Eleven thousand dollars conditional according to Law - which Bo nd he now has filed to the acceptance and approval of the Court with DAV ID MILLER and ALLEN LOUDENBACK as his Sureties and these from the Court gr anted his Letters of Guardianship of his person and property of his sa id _________ and he was Sworn to discharge the duties of his said Trust a ccording to Law.

Probate Journal Volume 6 Page 389 Case No. 3118 INVENTORY

ISAAC NEFF Guardian
Of JOHN COLBERT Imbecile On this 20th day of October A.D. 1877 the said guardian filed as Invento ry of the effects of the said Ward for record . . . . .

Probate Journal Volume 6 Page 391 Case No. 3118 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF JOHN COLBERT

On this 27th day of October 1877 - - ISAAC NEFF guardian of said JOHN COL BERT filed in Court his 1st & final act for settlement - Publication order ed and continued . . . .

Probate Journal Volume 6 Page 407 Case No. 3118 1st AND FINAL ACCOUNT & VOUCHERS ON SETTLEMENT

ISAAC NEFF Guardian
Of JOHN COLBERT

On this 3rd day of December A.D. 1877 after due and Legal publicati on of the time of Settlement the said guardian settled his 1st & final acc ount with the Court and the Court finds after a careful Examination of t he same and vouchers there with filed that these was in his hand not es to the amount of $ _______ which were turned over to heirs by agreeme nt of the heirs as their agent to Settle their fathers Estate . . . .

[HI8410] (Research):Record Book 22 pg 285 Filed 8 Feb 1848 Petition to Partition (See suits fi led 20 Jan 1842 and 17 Jan 1853) John Boswell and wife vs Sarah Smith & others David Smith died owning part of Sec 9 Twp 4 Range 11 (Mad River). Heirs: S arah, widow; Mary, wife of John Boswell; Ann, wife of David Pence of India na; Peter Smith; John Smith; and minors Andrew Smith; Priscilla Smith; Isa ac Smith; David S smith; Jasper N Smith and Irvin Smith

Record Book 22, Page 360 — Filed 31 March 1848 — Petition to Sell Land Tho mas Chance, Administrator of David Smith deceased vs Sarah Smith & Others David Smith died seized of 57.32 acres of land located in the south—east c orner of the south—east quarter of Section 4 Township 4 Range 11 (Mad Riv er Tpá, 19 acres located in the south halt of the south—west quarter of Se ction 16 Township 4 Range 11 (Mad River Tp.) and an undivided half of In—L ot Numbers 57 and 58 in Port Jefferson (Shelby County, Ohio). David’s heirs were: Sar ah Smith, widow; Anna Pence, wife of David Pence of Indiana; Mary Boswel l, wife of John Boswell; Peter Smith; John Smith; Andrew J. Smith; Priscil la Smith; Isaac Smith; David L. Smith; Jasper N. Smith and Irvin Smith.

Champaign Co, Guardianship & Indentures Vol1 pg 368 May 1 1849 David Loude nback gdn of Priscilla Smith 16yr ( 16 April 1849); Andrew Smith 18yr ; Is aac Smith 13 yr; David S Smith 11yr; Jasper N Smith 7yr; Irvin Smith 4y r; minor heirs of David Smith dec'd. Surities Daniel Snider, John Houtz

Record Book 24, Page 421- Filed 17 January 1853- Petition for Partition An drew J. Smith for himself, as guardian of Isaac Smith vs David S. Smith & Others The division of the estate of David Smith was filed 8 February 1848. Amo ng others, he left six minor children: Andrew J. Smith; Priscilla Smith, m arried Sylvanus Ward; Isaac Smith; David S. Smith; Jasper N. Smith and Irv in Smith.

David Smith Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1830 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio Series: M19 Microfilm: 128 Page: 29 David Smith 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -Under 5 yrs. - - - - - -1825 - 1 830 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -05 to 10 yrs. - - - - - -18 20 - 1825 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -15 to 20 yrs. - - - - - -18 10 - 1815 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -30 to 40 yrs. - - - - - -17 90 - 1800 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -05 to 10 yrs. - - - - - -1820 - 18 25 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -10 to 15 yrs. - - - - - -1815 - 18 20 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -15 to 20 yrs. - - - - - -1810 - 18 15

David Smith Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1840 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio Series: M704 Microfilm: 382 Page: 347 David Smith 2 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -Under 5 yrs. - - - - - -1835 - 1 840 2 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -05 to 10 yrs. - - - - - -18 30 - 1835 2 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -15 to 20 yrs. - - - - - -18 20 - 1825 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -40 to 50 yrs. - - - - - -17 90 - 1800 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -05 to 10 yrs. - - - - - -1830 - 18 35 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -20 to 30 yrs. - - - - - -1810 - 18 20

Champaign County Ohio Probate Records Volume: 1 Page: 560 September 17, 1847 Family History Library Film: 0533509

David Smith's Estate Bond of Thomas Chance

Know all men by these presents that we THOMAS CHANCE, JOHN DECIOU S, and DAVID SNIDER, of the County of Champaign and State of Ohio, are he ld and firmly bound unto the State of Ohio, in the sum of three thousand d ollars for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, exectors a nd administrators, jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Witne ss our hands and seals this 12th day of September 1847.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas by the Cou rt of Common Pleas of said County the above named THOMAS CHANCE has this d ay been appointed administrator of the personal Estate of DAVID SMITH, dec eased. Now therefore, if the said THOMAS CHANCE shall make and return un to said Court, an oath within three months, a true inventory of all the mo neys, goods, chattles, rights and credits of the said deceased, which ha ve or shall come to his possession or knowledge.
And also, administer according to Law all the moneys, goods, chattle s, rights and credits of said deceased, and the proceeds of all his debt s, which shall at any time come to the possession of said administrato r, or to the possession of any other person for him.
And also, render upon oath, a true account of his administration, wit hin eighteen months, and at any other times, where required by the Cour t, or by the Law. And also, pay any balance remaining in his hands, upon t he settlement of his accounts to such persons as the court, or the law sha ll direct and deliver the Letters of Administration into court, in case a ny Will of the deceased shall be hereafter duly proved and allowed. The re the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in force.

THOMAS CHANCE - - - - - seal JOHN DECIOUS - - - - - - - seal DANIEL SNIDER - - - - - - - seal

Champaign County, Ohio Land Deeds January 29, 1846 Vol. U Page: 644 DAVID SMITH TO ISAIAH COLBERT
Know all men by these presents that we DAVID SMITH and SALLY S MITH wife of the said DAVID SMITH in consideration of his sum of eight hun dred dollars in hand paid by ISAIAH COLBERT do hereby revise, release, a nd forever quit claim unto the said ISAIAH COLBERT his heirs and assigns f orever all our title interest and estate legal and equitable in the follow ing premises with the appurtenances situate in the County of Champaign a nd the State of Ohio and bounded and described as follows the west thi rd of the north-west quarter of Section twenty-one T-4 R-11 MRS survey con taining fifty-three acres more or less. In testimony whereof we have hereu nto set our hand and seals this 29th day of January one thousand eight hun dred and forty-six.

DAVID SMITH SALLY SMITH

Executed in presence of

ABRAHAM HESS DAVID LOUDENBACK

The State of Ohio, Champaign County ss.

Before me DAVID LOUDENBACK a Justice of the Peace in and for said Count y, personally appeared the above named DAVID SMITH and SALLY SMITH his wi fe and acknowledged the signing and sealing of the above conveyan ce to be their voluntary act and deed and the said SALLY SMITH being at t he same time examined by me separate and apart from her husband and the co ntents of said instrument made known to her by me she then declared that s he did voluntarily sign seal and acknowledge the same and that she is sti ll satisfied there with this 29th day of January A.D. 1846.

DAVID LOUDENBACK, J.P.

Received this deed for record November 16, 1849 and recorded the same Nove mber 20, 1849. DECATUR TALBOTT, Recorder

Family researcher vmarkley@woh.rr.com

[HI8413] (Research):PUBLIC RECORDS OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, OHIO CHANCERY RECORDS OF THE COU RT OF COMMON PLEAS Record book 20 pg 98 Filed 21 Sept 1843 Petition to sell land David Smith, Administrator of Isaac Smith vs Elizabeth Crabill and others Isaac Smith seized of 157 acres in the NE 1/4 and 43 acres located in t he SE 1/4, both parcels of Twp 4 range 11 (Mad River). He also was joint o wner in Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio Lot Numbers 57 and 58 with Dav id Smith and in Port Jefferson Lot Number 79 with Stephen Dunlap. Isaac Sm ith's heris were; Elizabeth Smith, widow , later married James Crabill; a nd for the next state of inheritance; Sarah, wife of Isaac Colbert; Willi am Smith; Eve Smith Underwood; Elizabeth Smith; Peter Smith, Louisa Smit h, Christina Smith ; Nancy Smith and Isaac Smith

Record book 24 pg 190 Filed Jan 8 1851 Petition to partition Isaiah Colbert vs Noah Ward et al Isaac Smith died in Champaign Co, owning the NE 1/4 and SE 1/4 of Sec 23 T wp 4 Range 11 (Mad River). His heirs were: Elizabeth Smith , widow, who la ter married James H Crabill; Sarah Smith, wife of Isaac Colbert of Champai gn County; William Smith of illinois; Eve Smith wife of Michael R Crabi ll of Indiana; Elizabeth Smith wife of Luther Owens (deceased) and minor s, Louisa Ann Smith (Noah Ward was her guardian until she married 4 Apr il 1851, Sylvester Ward); Christina Smith; nancy Smith; Isaac Smith and Pe ter Smith, deceased.

Champaign County, Ohio Land Deeds ( Family History Library Film #533525) October 5th, 1822 Volume: F Pages 207 - 208


PETER SMITH To ISAAC SMITH

This indenture made the fifth day of October in the year of Our Lord one t housand eight hundred and twenty-two, by and between PETER SMITH of Champa ign County in the State of Ohio of the first part and ISAAC SMITH of the C ounty of Champaign and State aforesaid of the second part, witnesseth th at the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the s um of one thousand dollars current to him in hand paid by the said par ty of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has grant ed, bargained, sold and conveyed and by these presents does grant, bargai n, sell and convey unto the said party of the second part his heirs and as signs all that had or parcels of land contained as follows to wit: Commenc ing where the Section line in the South East quarter crosses Nettle Cre ek in Section twenty-three, Town four, Range eleven (S23-T4-R11) then ce up said creek to the mouth of the East race of PETER SMITH'S Saw Mi ll thence up said Race on the North side to the County road leading from U rbana to Troy thence due North unto North East of Section twenty-three the nce round forming a square to the place of beginning so as to contain Eigh ty acres out of the two quarters aforesaid. Together with all and singul ar the here detainments and appurtenances there unto belonging or in any w ise appertaining and all rents issues and profits thereof. To have a nd to hold the said premises hereby bargained and sold or meant or intend ed so to be with the appurtenances to the only proper use and benefit of t he said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever and the sa id party of the first part for himself, heirs, executors and administrato rs does covenant and agree to and with the said party of the second part h is heirs and assigns that he is the true and lawful owner of the premis es hereby bargained and sold, and has good right full power and lawful aut hority to sell and convey the land in manner and form aforesaid, and wi ll warrants and forever defend the said premises hereby conveyed with t he appurtenances and every part and parcel there unto belonging to the sa id party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever against all a nd every person or persons lawfully or equitably claiming or to claim t he whole or any part thereof in testimony whereof the said party of the fi rst part hath here unto subscribed, and affixed his seal the day and ye ar aforesaid.

PETER SMITH SUSAN SMITH

Signed, sealed, and delivered in the presents of

SAMUEL MCCORD WILLIAM NEAL

The State of Ohio, Champaign County Personally appeared before me SAMUEL MCCORD a Justice of the Peace the ab ove named PETER SMITH and SUSAN SMITH his wife and severally acknowledg ed the above signing and sealing to be there act and deed the wife being e xamined separate and apart from her husband and the contents being made kn own to her she then did and now doth acknowledge the same to be of her o wn free will and accord and without any restraint coercion or compulsi on of her said husband given under my hand and seal this fifth day of Octo ber 1822.

SAMUEL MCCORD J. P. Received & Recorded this deed October 5th, 1822 DAVID VANCE R.C.C.

Isaac Smith Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1830 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio Series: M19 Microfilm: 128 Page: 36 Isaac Smith 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -05 to 10 yrs. - - - - - -18 20 - 1825 2 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -20 to 30 yrs. - - - - - -18 00 - 1810 2 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -Under 5 yrs. - - - - - -1825 - 18 30 2 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -05 to 10 yrs. - - - - - -1820 - 18 25 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -20 to 30 yrs. - - - - - -1800 - 18 10

Isaac Smith Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1840 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio Series: M704 Microfilm: 382 Page: 342 Isaac Smith 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -Under 5 yrs. - - - - - -1835 - 1 840 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -05 to 10 yrs. - - - - - -18 30 - 1835 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -10 to 15 yrs. - - - - - -18 25 - 1830 1 - - - - - - - - - - Male - - - - - - - -30 to 40 yrs. - - - - - -18 00 - 1810 2 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -Under 5 yrs. - - - - - -1835 - 18 40 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -05 to 10 yrs. - - - - - -1830 - 18 35 2 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -10 to 15 yrs. - - - - - -1825 - 18 30 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -20 to 30 yrs. - - - - - -1810 - 18 20 1 - - - - - - - - - Female - - - - - - -30 to 40 yrs. - - - - - -1800 - 18 10

Champaign County Ohio Probate Records Volume: 1 Page: 440 June 30, 1842 Family History Library Film: 0533509 Isaac Smith's Estate Bond of David Smith

Know all men by these presents that we DAVID SMITH, PETER SMITH, a nd WILLIAM RUNKLE, of the County of Champaign and State of Ohio, are he ld and firmly bound unto the State of Ohio in the sum of twelve hundred do llars, for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, a nd administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, witne ss our hands and seals this 30th day of June A.D. 1842.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas by the cou rt of Common Pleas of said County, the above named DAVID SMITH has this d ay been appointed administrator of the personal estate of ISAAC SMITH, dec eased. Now therefore, if the said DAVID SMITH shall make and return unto s aid court, an oath, within three months, a true inventory of all the money s, goods, chattles, rights and credits of the said deceased which ha ve or shall come to his possession or knowledge.
And also, administer according to Law all the moneys, goods, chattle s, rights and credits of said deceased, and the proceeds of all his real e state that may be sold for the payment of his debts, which shall at any ti me come to the possession of said administrator, or to the possession of a ny other person for him.
And also, render upon oath, a true account of his administration, wit hin eighteen months, and at any other times, where required by the Cour t, or by the Law. And also, pay any balance remaining in his hands, upon t he settlement of his accounts to such persons as the court, or the law sha ll direct and deliver the Letters of Administration into court, in case a ny Will of the deceased shall be hereafter duly proved and allowed. The re the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in force.

DAVID SMITH - - - - - seal WILLIAM RUNKLE - - - - seal PETER SMITH - - - - - seal

JAMES H. CRABILL - - Witness

[HI8414] (Research):1880 Census Place:Mad River, Champaign, Ohio Source:FHL Film 1254998 National Archives Film T9-0998 Page 32 3C Anna SNYDERSelfFWW69OHFa: VAMo: VA Gertrude SNYDERGDauFSW23OHFa: OHMo: OH Albert KITEOtherMSW15OHFa: OHMo: OH John E. JENKINSOtherMSW18OHFa: OHMo: OH Elisabeth CRABILLMotherLFWW70OHFa: OHMo: OH Susanna MC GINNIS SisterLFSW40OHFa: OHMo: OH

[HI8415] (Research):Elizabeth Prince Smith Crabill Found In: Census Microfilm Reports: 1850 Ohio Living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio On July 23, 1850 Series: Microfilm: 665 Page: 436B James Crabill - - - - - - 36 yrs. - - - - - Farmer - - - 2,500 - - - Virgi nia Elizabeth - - - - - - - - - -43 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Kentucky Mary E. - - - - - - - - - - - -6 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ohio Franklin - - - - - - - - - - - 4 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Ohio Amanda - - - - - - - - - - - 3 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Ohio Louisa A. Smith - - - - -17 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ohio Christian Smith - - - - - 15 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ohio Nancy Smith - - - - - - - 13 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ohio Isaac Smith - - - - - - - - 10 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ohio Daniel Collins - - - - - - 21 yrs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ireland

[HI8417] (Research):Deed Book G Indentures published CCGS Newsletter Summer 1991 pg316 Sept 26 1826 Thomas Bowsey bound dau Polly Bowsey, 6 yrs Feb 1 la st and son Henry Bowsey 3yrs 3months to Casper and Eve Miller

Record Book 15, Page 479 - Filed 17 June 1839 State of Ohio for use of Henry Rouse of a plea of Debt, $700 Vs Michael Miller et al, impleaded with others The suit was brought to recover Henry's share of the estate of Casper Mill er deceased. Henry Rouse and Mary Rouse were the children of Susanna Mill er, daughter of Casper Miller. Henry gave a bond to the State of Oh io on 23 March 1835. The obligators of Christian Miller deceased were: Mi chael hiller; JosephJudy, not of Champaign County; David Miller; David Comer and Dav id Berry. The court awarded Henry $198.10 and the defendants were order ed to pay the costs of the case. (Christian Miller had died without iss ue and his estate was distributed between his widow and his siblings or th eir heirs.)

Record book 14, Pages 337-344-Filed 5 June 1835 Isaac and Delilah Miller, minor children of John Miller, deceased, by guar dian, William McAlexander and Christina, his wife vs Martin Miller, et al. Casper Miller died intestate circa the winter of 1834 in owning a tot al of 1473 acres, located (all twp 3 range 12 land in Johnson twp) Southea st quarter of Section 20 Twp 3 range 12, 158 acres )received by patent); n orthwest quarter of section 14 twp 3 range 12 (patent originally to Freder ick Steinberger); part of Northwest quarter Section 2 Twp 3 range 12, 1 13 acres (all but 25a off northeast quarter sold to George Lung and 20a o ff northeast quarter sold to John Dealy); southwest quarter section 2 t wp 3 range 12 ( bought from William Ward); northeast quarter of Secti on 2 twp 3 range 12, 160a ( received from Bank of US0 Northwest quart er of section 20 twp 3 range 12, 158 acres (received by patent); SW1 /4 of S7 T1R8 East, 79.30a Shelby County (received by patent); NE1/4 S 12 T1 R7E, 158a Shelby Co (received by patent); SE fraction of S 12 T1 R7E, 60.30 acres Shelby Co (received by patent); NE1/4 S 16 T3 R12 was added as a portion of Casper's estate as he had given $2 00 to his daughter, Mary and her husband, John Ulster to purchase the lan d. The heirs of Casper were; Michael Miller, Christian Miller, Margaret Mi ller; John Miller, deceased left Isaac Miller and Delilah Miller; Susann ah Rousy, deceased wife of Thomas Rousy left Mary Rousy and Henry Rousy; a nd the widow, Eve Miller. The land was physically divided into portions.

Record Book 15, Page 479, Field 17 June 1839 State of ohio for use of Henry Rouse of a plea of debt, $700 vs Michael Miller, et al, impleaded with others The suit was brought to recover Henry's share of the estate of Casper Mill er deceased. Henry Rouse and Mary Rouse were the children of Susannah mill er, deceased daughter of Casper Miller. Henry gave abond to the State of O hio on 23 March 1835. The obligators of Christian Miller deceased were: Mi chael Miller; Joseph Judy, not of Champaign County; David Miller; David Co mer and David Berry. The court awarded Henry $198.10 and the defendants w ere ordered to pay the costs of the case. (Christian Miller had died witho ut issue and his estate was distributed betwen his widow and his siblin gs or their heirs.)

Record book 16 Page 300 Filed 11 Dec 1838 Administrator of Casper Miller vs Administrator of Christian Miller et al. Casper Miller died in 1835 and Michael Miller and Christian Miller were t he administrators of his estate. Casper's estate had not been totally dist ributed prior to Christians death in 1838. John G Miller and Tobias J Kind lessinger became the administrators of Chrsitians estate. Part of the esta te of Casper Miller was in the hands of Christian Miller when he died a nd the court appointed Abram R Colwell ro ascertain the amount due to Casp er's estate ($776.08) The heirs of Christian Miller were: Mary Miller, wid ow and Rebecca Miller an infant.

[HI8419] (Research):Champaign Co, Will Book B pg 35 John Miller, probated 6/16/1824 recorded 6 /17/1824 Wife Christina, son Isaac Miller and dau Delilah Miller both minors. Brother Martin Miller and John Yutsler exec. Wit: Christopher Scrouf e, Jeremiah Huffman, Thomas B Scroufe. Will signed 5/5/1824

[HI8424] (Research):Champaign County Ohio Naturalization Records Probate Court Book A pg 27 I Louis Desh a native of Germany, arrrived in the US in May 1852; renoun ce allegiance to King Ludwick; sworn and subs on 15 June 1863.

St Paris Dispatch Aug 30, 1877 TERRIBLE TRADGEDY For a long time Louis Dash, of whom lived on Main St in this place has be en drinking heavily. Made threats on his wife, now a reality to shock t he entire community. Late Monday between 4 and 5 in the morning, son Jo hn about 17 years of age, awakened by screems of his two little sisters, h astened to his mothers room. His ather had slit his mothers throat. S G Go od res next door ran over to the house only to find Mr Dash had cut his o wn throat. He died Monday. Mrs Dash is still alive at this writing. A no te was found in Dutch. It seems he was going to murder the whole family. ( long article)

The Inter Ocean [Chicago IL] August 28, 1877 Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 27.-At Saint Paris, Ohio, about 5 o'clock this m orning, a shoemaker named Louis Dash attempted to murder his wife by cutti ng her throat with a razor, and afterward cut his own throat, severing t he jugular vein, and died at 9 o'clock. Mrs. Dash is still alive, but cann ot recover. Dash has been a hard drinker for the past five or six years, a nd it is supposed was under the influence of liquor at the time of the mu rder. Two children, aged 8 and 12 years, were sleeping in the room at the time and w ere awakened by the struggle, and gave the alarm.

[HI8425] (Research):PUBLIC RECORDS OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, OHIO CHANCERY RECORDS OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Record Book 16 Pg 491 Field 16 April 1839 Petition to Sell Administrators of Christian Miller Deceased vs Widow and Heirs of said decease When he died Christian Miller was seized of Lot Numbers 1 and 2 in the to wn of Millerstown. The land was divided including a dower portion, howeve r, Mary Miller, widow of Christian, turned over the dower portion to be so ld by the court. Richard R McNemar was guardian ad litem for the minor chi ld, Rebecca Miller. On 18 October 1839 the court appointed appraisers Jo hn Wiant, Malachi Berry and David berry who valued the land and house at $ 1450 and swore to the same in front of S B Brecount, JP. However, from th is appraisement there was no sale. The court then appointed Christian Norm an, Isaac Smith and Joseph Smith. The men calued the estate at $13 00 on 24 July 1840 before Archibald MaGrew, JP. On 5 June 1841 David Hous er and Hezekiah Turner purchased Christian's estate for $667.00

Record Book 18 pg 137-Filed 19 march 1842 Administrator of Christian C Miller deceased vs Widow & heirs of said deceased. John G Miller and Tobias J Kindlesfurger were the administrators of Christ ian's estate. Christian owned land at the time of his death and the wid ow had previously released the dower portion to be sold. Mary Moore, wid ow of Christian Miller received $159 for the dower portion of the land sal e. No other heirs mentioned.

[HI8431] (Research):Possibly son of George Prince, Captain of Shenandoah Co, VA Militia

[HI8433] (Research): Martin Strickler, as a resident of Greene County, Ohio began purchasing l and in Champaign County, along with his brother-in-law, Peter Smit h, on 28 December 1804. Martin was listed in the 1810 Champaign County t ax list and the 1810 census of Rockingham County, Virginia. Martin and A nn sold their Ohio land and remained in Virginia (Champaign County Deed Bo ok A, Pages 368 and 408; Book B, Page 411 and Book C, Page 148).

[HI8437] (Research):Source of descendants: "Into The Valley," a history of the Printz/Prince family of the Shenando ah Valley, was written by Charles Francis Printz, Sr. and Hugh Ellison Vor ess.

It is a work which tries to list all known American descendants of the Bre ntz (Printz) family which came to America, but also contains some genealog ical information on several generations of German born ancestors.

The book was published by Nuggets of Wisdom - Books, P.O. Box 8, Rippo n, MV 25441-008 and printed by Commercial Press, Inc., P.O. Box 308, Steph ens City, VA 22655.

The book is hard bound and contains 675 pages. It lists several thousand n ames.

You may purchase the book for $45, which includes shipping, by writi ng to Charles F. Printz, Aspen Pool Farm, P.O. Box 1647, Shepherdstow n, WV 25443

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