Shelby County, Ohio

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DAVIDSON, HUFFORD, VAN HORN
Looking for information on Archibald DAVIDSON & Sevilla HUFFORD, both born probably around 1820 (or before). Their oldest child, Sevilla Elizabeth DAVIDSON, was born in Vandalia on 10-7-1848. She married c1866 to Stewart VAN_HORN, born 7-4-1837. Their 7 children, all born near Pemberton, were: Charley T., Lewis Edward (b. 7-20-1870), Arley T., Malissia (lived 1 year), William K. (b. 12-8-1877), Archie, & Iva Mrytle VAN_HORN (b. 9-15-1882, d. 2-5-1987). Can anyone fill in the missing blanks or give me clues to pursue ancestors of DAVIDSON or HUFFORD. I will gladly share all info I have on descendants of the above.
Posted by Harold A. Yoder on 05/02/97

BOUIS, DUVALL, HASLUP
I am seeking information on my 3rd Great Grandparents, Jacob R. DUVALL born abt 1810 in Maryland and Sarah F. HASLUP born abt 1812 in Maryland. Jacob's and Sarah's children were Frances A. DUVALL born abt 1837 in Maryland and William H. DUVALL born abt 1839 in Maryland. Frances married Stephen Hallem BOUIS in December 1860 in Parkersburg, West Virginia had Alice Evelyn BOUIS in 1861 in Richmond, Va. Frances died in Richmond in 1863.
Posted by Ralph M. Stamp on 05/06/97

BECK, NICHEOLS, SLUSSER
Was Edward BECK, found in 1880 census in Turtle Creek Townnship (page, 225A) a brother of Arthur Dillahunt BECK? Who were Edward's parents? Was Jacob F. SLUSSER found in Jackson Township in 1880 census married to Ellen Elearnor BECK? Was Samuel NICHEOLS found in 1880 census in Jackson Twp married to Elizabeth H. BECK? Need their families, death dates, etc.
Posted by Frances Beck Reynolds on 05/08/97

POLHAMUS, PURK
Researching The Surnames Listed Above
Posted by J. R. Polhamus on 05/23/97

BERNHOLDT, NICHOLSON
Researching The Surnames Listed Above
Posted by Charles Nicholson on 05/26/97

FOGT
Researching The Surname Listed Above
Posted by Lois Smith on 05/27/97

MIKASELL, SMITH, STINE
Jeremiah Brown SMITH b. 1815 OH d. aft 1880 in Hardin Co, OH m. Nancy Ann MIKASELL 1836 in Knox Co, OH. Their children: William H. SMITH b. 1837 (was in Civil War); George SMITH b. 1838 d. 1864 (killed in Civil War) m. Mary C. STINE 1859 in Crawford Co, OH; Isaac Newton SMITH (Methodist minister from Shelby Co, OH in 1868); Oliver P. SMITH b. 1841 d. 1921 Sandusky Co, OH m. Mary C. (STINE) SMITH; Margaret Ann SMITH b. 1850 m. Unknown Heller?. Would like to contact descendants to share family information. .
Posted by Karen P. Myers on 05/31/97

GODFREY, RINEHART, SHREWSBURY, STEVENSON
GODFREY, Burgess "Bird" b c1786 VA m Polly SHREWSBURY, was son of Tomas GODFREY & Susanna STEVENSON, was on 1830 census of Shelby Co, OH, p. 26, then on 1850 census Auglaise Co, Duchanquet Twp #908 Had niece Juliana GODFREY b 1813 dtr of Absalom, m Hugh T. RINEHART in Tazwell Co, VA moved to Auglaize Co, OH 1836.
Posted by Rodney D. Veitschegger on 06/03/97

DUNNAVANT, SENIOR
Looking or info on William Whiting DUNNAVANT born in Sidney, (Shelby Cty) Ohio in 1848. Married Louise P. SENIOR in 1888. Any information would be appreciated.
Posted by Shannon Gerber on 06/04/97

MEASEL, RIDENHOUR, THOMAS
Looking for anyone with info on Bennett THOMAS b. 25 Oct 1806 d. 20 June 1905 in Shelby Co., Ohio, m1. 30 Apr 1829 to Rebbeca RIDENHOUR in Montgomery Co., Ohio, m2. 14 Apr 1881 to Elizabeth MEASEL. This my husband's g-g-grandfather.
Posted by Dannee Brooks on 06/07/97

BOTHEL
William BOTHEL (b.1778 d 1849) came to Shelby County in 1815. Bought land in the "Ross Residence" area. Died in Shelby County. Buried in Pioneer Cemetery in Plattesville, Ohio. Was married to Nancy A. (b.1794 d. 1842). I am looking for information about the man. What did he do? Any biographical information.
Posted by Ronald Chaney on 06/08/97

SCHNEEBERGER, ZWIEBEL
Working on Jean Michael ZWIEBEL family in Auglaize County. Arrived Clay Township about 1847 with wife Magdalena SCHNEEBERGER, and four children, Magdalena, George, Philip, and Sophia from Alsace, France. Two more sons, Michael and Louis born in Montra, Shelby County in 1848 and 1851. Have over 3000 descendants on file from 1744 in France to 1997 in US and France. Interested in any information on families.
Posted by Gary Carlsen on 06/08/97

PARENT
Researching The Surname Listed Above
Posted by Leslie Parent on 06/09/97

CECIL
Looking for information about John CECIL, resident of Shelby County from 1820? to 1872. Buried Casstown Cemetary. Born 1785 in Montgomery County, Virginia. Married cousin, Rebecca CECIL, in 1811. Thanks
Posted by Peter Yoakum on 06/10/97

KALKHOFF, KOHNEN, WEISKITTEL
Elizabeth KOHNEN married Bernard KALKHOFF on 10 Jan 1851 in Oldenburg, Germany. They moved to Minster, Ohio where they had 9 children. The childrens names are John, Karl, Marie, Josephine, Anna, Elizabeth, Agnes, Herman, and August. Henry (Harry) Joseph KOHNEN II married Frances K. WEISKITTEL, my grandmother,and they lived in Minster, Ohio. Harry was born in St. Henry, Ohio and Frances was born in McCartyville, Ohio. They had six children. The childrens names are Marilyn, Lois, Henry, George, Dennis, and Karen.
Posted by Ken Kohnen on 06/13/97

COLE, KENNARD, RAINER
Searching for infromation on Joshua COLE b. 3 Jul 1789 in Maryland who married Susannah RAINER m.? Pickway Co., Ohio. Joshua and Susannah both died in Shelby Co., Ohio. I only know of one child -- Nancy COLE b. 30 Oct 1814 Pickway Co. d. 17 Nov 1903 Bartholomew Co., Indiana and m. William KENNARD b. 3 jul 1810 d. 7 Aug 1883 Bartholomew Co., Indiana. will be glad to trade info. Thanks
Posted by Dannee Brooks on 06/15/97

WHITMAN
Researching The Surname Listed Above
Posted by Elsie Whitman Allen on 06/17/97

MASSENA
Adam Harvey MASSENA was born December 6th, 1843 in Shelby County. It is possible that he was born in an area near the Black Cemetery possibly the city known as Houston. It is also possible that Adams mother died in child birth, or within a few years after he was born. Please help me find adam's parents.
Posted by Carol Massena Martin on 06/20/97

MARRS, MCCLURE
William MARRS married Jane McCLURE 11/25/1794 in Kentucky. William died 3/12/1844 in Shelby Co. William and Mary had 4 children that we know of. Do not know when they moved to Shelby Co, or to what city. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Posted by Julie Rosales on 06/20/97

ELLIOTT, GRAY
Mr. Elliott, please contact ribbit@clubnet.isl.net, your email address was received incomplete

John William ELLIOTT, born 9 Sep 1809 in Licking Co., OH, married Martha GRAY in Licking Co. on 1 Feb 1832. Martha was born 8 Feb 1813 in OH and died 23 Oct 1841 in Shelby Co., OH. John and Martha had five children: Cornelius Absalom, Caroline, Orlando, John William, and Martha. John then married Martha sister, Rebecca, on 10 Feb 1842 in Shelby Co., OH. John and Rebecca had then children: Eliza, Daniel, Elvira Fidelia, Rachel Melvina, Joseph Raper, Sylvester, Cyrenus, James Alexander, Mary Elizabeth, and Sarah Margaret. I am looking for information on the parents and other siblings of Martha and Rebecca GRAY.
Posted by William S. Elliott on 06/26/97

MASSENA
I am looking for the parents of Adam Harvey Massena born on August 3rd, 1863 in Shelby County, Ohio. It is possible he may have been born around Laramie Township. That however is not definite.
Posted by Carol Massena Martin on 06/29/97