Shelby County, Ohio

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BOTKIN, HINKLE
I am searching for the parents and ancestors of Jesse BOTKIN, b. abt 1832 and m. 12-9-1852, Auglaize Co., Ohio, and Lydia HINKLE b. abt 1834.
Posted by Robert A. Raup on 12/03/96

ZEMER
George ZEMER (b.11/9/1807,Ohio d. 3/4/1895,Houston,Ohio) married Elizabeth DAY (b.Dec. 1809, VA d.2/19/1883 Houston,Ohio). They had six children born in Shelby County. George ZEMER's parents, Henry and Elizabeth ZEMER were natives of Pennsylvania. They moved to Pickaway County, Ohio, before moving to Laramie Township, Ohio, in 1815. Which part of Pennsylvania were the ZEMER's from? Thanks.
Posted by Diana Barron on 12/03/96

BURLING, FLOCKEN, HUFFORD
I'm looking for any of my ancestors. My grandfather was Carl BURLING... He had a brother named Gene...
Posted by Ron Burling on 12/08/96

COVAULT, GRITZMAKER, HOLDER, KENTON
Would like any information on the above surnames. I am particularly interested in Robert Simon KENTON who married Mary Alice COVAULT, and Roy KENTON who married Lona (Appelonia) HOLDER.
Posted by Linda Ryan on 12/31/96

CUNNINGHAM, CURRY, TURNER
My ancestors were Robert CURRY and Margaret Ann Berryhill CUNNINGHAM. They had several children and their Daughter Elizabeth married James P. TURNER. Elizabeth had several children (at least 4), Margaret born 1850, Harrison b. abt 1851, Charles Edward b. abt 1853(My gr-gr-grandfather) and Sarah B ?. Elizabeth died on 2/22 or 2/23/1857,(I would like to know where she is buried) following the birth of her last child (a boy I think). I don't know if the child lived or died too. If he lived, I think that he lived with the CUNNINGHAMS, At least James P. TURNER was living in Marion IN. in the 1860 census and he only had Margaret, Harrison and Charles E. listed as living with him. In late April 1857, James P. Married Sarah Cunningham, Elizabeth's sister and she had a daughter born in 1859 named Elizabeth, and Sarah died following her birth. Again, I don't know what happened to this child named Elizabeth, but she was named in her grandfathers will, as was Harrison and Charles E. I also don't know who the parents of James P. TURNER were. If anyone out there could help me I would be most appreciative. James P. was born in Either No/So Carolina. My own grandmother, died as a result of the birth of her son, and I had never heard that her Grandmother and aunt had died the same way.
Posted by Mary Liz King Glassley on 01/02/97

DRAKE, HARTMAN
I recently visited Sidney from CA and obtained the marriage date of my ggg-grandfather Fielding B. DRAKE b.1834, OH to Elizabeth J. HARTMAN b. 1828. They show up in the 1850 census there and he lists his occupation as a boot and shoemaker. By the next census, they have moved to Elkhart, IN. Is there anyone who can shed some light on these two families and possible ancestors? Thanks!
Posted by Felicia Hazelton on 01/02/97

WEBB, WEBBER
Looking for descendants of Chamberlain and Elizabeth WEBBER, m. Plymouth, OH abt 1841. He was b. 1819 to John WEBB and ___.
Posted by Sandi on 01/02/97

AUSTIN, DOBBINS
I am looking for the parents of Harvey F. AUSTIN b.in Montgomery County, OH, November 4,1818, m. Sarah Jane DOBBINS on December 6,1846 in Sidney, OH, and d. July 18,1888 in Sidney,OH.
Posted by Charlotte Austin Ball on 01/03/97

OLDING, ROSENGARTEN, VANDENBUSCH, VON DOMLIN
Seeking the Decendants and Ancestors of Peter ROSENGARTEN & Regina VANDENBUSCH. Vandenbusch's mother was VON_DOMLIN. Vandenbusch's first marriage was to Mr. OLDING with children Henry, Ben, Peter. Rosengarten's daughter Anna born 1890.
Posted by Dan Hemmelgarn on 01/04/97

BRAY, COLLINS
I am looking for information on Samuel COLLINS and his wife Mary. They were listed on land deeds of 1820 in Springfield towmship. I beleive they are the parents of Thomas COLLINS. William BRAY and his wife Elizabeth (Wire?) are listed on land deeds of 1822. I believe they are the parents of Sarah BRAY. Thomas COLLINS and Sarah Wire BRAY were married and left Gallia Co.in 1829 and moved to In. The will of William BRAY was probated on 6-7-1861. Samuel COLLINS moved to Shelby Co. Ohio and his land in Gallia Co. was sold by a neighbor William DENNY about 1838. I am looking for information about these family members and were they came from. I do have more information on there decendents if anyone is interested.
Posted by Karen Collins Veneskey on 01/07/97

FAIRCHILD
I am seeking information about Emanueal (Mann) FAIRCHILD, who was born c1843 in Fairfield Co. Ohio but was living in Hamler in 1913. Does anyone have any info about him or his family. I would greatly appreciate your help.
Posted by Julie Wheelan Nelson on 01/07/97

GIGANDET
I am looking for information on Joseph GIGANDET b. 1818 d. 1866 and is buried in St. Remey in Russia, OH.
Posted by Bruce Etterling on 01/08/97

HARMONY, MUNK, VOISARD
Seeking information on and descendents of Joseph VOISARD (b. ca. 1827 in France) and Mary Jane HARMONY (b. ca. 1834 PA). They married 11 Mar. 1855 in Shelby Co. They are buried in Houston Cem. but I am unable to find death records at Shelby Co. Mary Jane's parents were Christian and Elizabeth HARMONY, also buried in Houston. Joseph and Mary Jane had at least three children: Harrison (b. ca. 1856), Elizabeth (b. 1857), and Joseph (b. ca. 1859). Elizabeth married Jacob MUNK ca. 1874.
Posted by Hugh Williams on 01/08/97

HAINES, LINE
Looking for the parents of Mathias LINE 1811-1852 who came from Ohio and settled in Momence,Il. He was married to Pheobe HAINES. John and Henry LINE came to Butler Co. in late 1700's or early 1800's from N.J. and their brother Joseph settled in Shelby Co.
Posted by Donna Pappone on 01/12/97

ELLIS, HEMELRIGHT, HIMMELRIGHT, ROYAL, STONER
I would like to contact anyone researching the family of Henry HEMELRIGHT who is buried at Oran Christian Cemetery in Shelby County OH. He died 22 March 1870. His wife Nancy STONER who died 18 March 1847 is also buried there as well as three of his children, Benjamin M.G. HEMELRIGHT, Mary A. HEMELRIGHT, and Samuel F. HEMELRIGHT. Another family member, Samuel Francis HIMMELRIGHT married Mary E. ELLIS on 13 March 1834 at Montgomery County OH, died 22 June 1878 at Delphos, Van Wert County OH. William Jacob HIMMELRIGHT married Amanda ROYAL on 26 December 1836 at Butler County OH. I am interested in any HIMMELRIGHT family in Ohio at any time. Happy to share my info. Many thanks.
Posted by Elizabeth Tilton on 01/13/97

CURTIS, HEINY, MARQUESS
Alva CURTIS and Emma MARQUESS, husband and wife from Anna, Shelby Co, are my grandparents. Alva is from Darke county. I'm looking for information on their marriage, and his service during the Spanish American war. I think there is a HEINY connection there somewhere also.
Posted by Carol Nemec on 01/15/97

MOTE
Need to make contact with anyone who has knowledge of the following family: E. V. MOTE Photographers, Greenville, Darke Co., OH and also listed in Uniontown, IN. Any clues for connections to this family/descendants will be appreciated.
Posted by Jean Ladd on 01/15/97

WURSTNER
Seeking ancestors and descendants of F. Joseph WURSTNER and Joseph B. WURSTNER
Posted by Inge Wurstner on 01/18/97

BAUSERMAN, GLASSMIRE
Interested in exchanging information concerning the BAUSERMAN and GLASSMIRE families in Ohio. The Glassmire family settled in Ohio in the late 1700's. The earliest record I have is of an Abraham GLASSMIRE, who was one of the original settlers of Dayton in 1795. He then moved to Shelby Co., and later to Paulding, probably passing away there. He had at least one son, also named Abraham, who lived in Crane Twp, and died of Thyphoid fever. One of his daughters, Sarah Jane GLASSMIRE, married Abraham BAUSERMAN in 1869. Abraham was born in VanWert Co., and was the son of Eli and Mary BAUSERMAN. Eli is from Virginia, but I don't know his parentage. I have found a very large BAUSERMAN family in the Shenandoah Valley though. I would like to hear from anybody who can give any information on these two families.
Posted by Matt Adair on 01/27/97

DE LA MOTTE, HUBBLE, MAULT
I am trying to locate the parents and siblings of Charles MAULT born abt 1810, married 1st to Elizabeth HUBBLE and 2nd Unknown. Married in Shelby County, June 1831. I believe that the name MAULT was originally de_la_MOTTE. Any assistance would be very much appreciated. Thanks lots!
Posted by Jim Kaywood on 01/27/97

CROY, HUSTON, ROBERTS
Seeking information on Mary HUSTON CROY ROBERTS. Died ca 1835. 1st husband was ____ Croy. 2nd Husband George ROBERTS. Children were Elizabeth Croy Russell, Eleanor Croy Marquis, Margaret Croy Jolly, David Croy, Andrew Croy, Jacob Croy (Shelby Co -> IN), Richard Croy, Mathias Croy, Sarah Croy DeLong and Rebecca Croy Stoner. Who was her first husband?
Posted by Gary Hessee on 01/30/97

GIBSON, HAUK, SCHAEFFER, SMITH, VEIT, WISS
SMITH, John P., b. 1827-8 Prussia, emig. abt 1848-50, d. 12/9/1870. Lived Shelby & Miami Counties, Ohio. Wives: Margaret VEIT (Auglaize Co) m. abt 1850 - Jan 1860; 2nd m. Catherine SCHAEFFER (Shelby Co) m.1860-63; 3rd Elizabeth Elaine WISS m. 10/64-1870. Searching for info on wives, and descendents: John Peter SMITH b. Ohio, May 3, 1862; m. HAUK; Joseph Augustus SMITH, (May 8,1867); Louisa SMITH, (July 22,1869); Laura Emily SMITH b. May 19, 1871, m. Grant GIBSON in 1892.
Posted by Joanne S. Brady on 01/30/97

MARTZ, WATERCUTTER
A Shelby or Auglaize Co. marriage between a Joseph MARTZ and a ____ WATERCUTTER took place about 1850 to 1860. Can the identity of the bride and date of marriage be verified ? Thanks for any info.
Posted by Jim Purnell on 01/31/97