Hancock County, Ohio, Posted Queries for

Hancock County, Ohio

Posted Queries for January 2000




FOX, MALES posted by Wanda Deitemeyer on Saturday, January 1, 2000

Looking for parents of William FOX (1790-1868) and his wife Catharine MALES FOX (1820-1890). They were married in Hancock Co, Ohio in 1839 and lived the rest of their lived in Washington Twp. there. They were both born in PA.

CASTOR, GILMER, SNEE posted by Wanda Deitemeyer on Saturday, January 1, 2000

Looking for GILMER, CASTOR, and SNEE all early families of Hancock Co, Ohio. They moved from Allegheny Co, PA to Hancock Co, Ohio in the 1840's.

ALTMAN, BOLANDER, BURNS, CAHAN, CAMPBELL, HANNA, LATHAM, NUSSER, SCHWAB, THOMAS, WERTS, WOLFE posted by Linda Sayre on Saturday, January 1, 2000

BURNS, William G.-- Born 1818 somewhere in PA, married Harriet__?__born in Bucks Co., died 1907 Hancock Co., OH. Had children Amanda (ALTMAN, NUSSER), Mary E.(WERTS), Katherine (MC CAHAN), Charles F. (see below), Anna (BOLANDER), Sarah (LATHAM), Ella Jane (WOLFE),Minnie (THOMAS). Son Charles F., born 1853 PA, married Mary Alice WERTS 1874 Hancock Co.,OH, had dau. Josephine BURNS 1880; married second Emma HANNA 1891, had son William G. 1893; died Lucas Co.1940. Son William G. married Elizabeth SCHWAB, died 1974 Hancock Co. His son Charles W., born 1917, married Oleta CAMPBELL, had 2 sons, died Cole Co., IL. Sons John C. BURNS, 1943, and Jack W. BURNS 1951, both born Hancock Co., OH, present whereabouts unknown. Would love to contact any living descendants of these families, and need parents and birthplace of first William G. BURNS.

BARNHILL, HOLDEN posted by Jane Hunter Hodgson on Saturday, January 1, 2000

Seeking information of the following Hancock County, Ohio surnames: BARNHILL, HOLDEN. I will be glad to share what information I have on these two names. Thanks.

DONNAL, STEELE posted by Noreen Donnal on Saturday, January 1, 2000

I am looking for information for my father-in-law, Delbert DONNAL. Especially looking for information on Delbert STEELE, who had married Lulu DONNAL. After Lulu died, Delbert left the Findlay area and moved out west, we think it was to Denver. Any information will be helpful.

LEHMAN, RUCK, WILKINSON posted by Diane Glodoski on Saturday, January 1, 2000

Looking for relatives of George RUCK who was living in Bluffton, Hancock Co., in 1900 along with wife, Lizzie RUCK, adopted daughter, Bessie WILKINSON, mother-in-law, Jane LEHMAN and her son, John LEHMAN. If anyone has any information on any of the above people or relatives of these people I would appreciate hearing from you.

HALE, MCCUMBER posted by Peggy Carey on Saturday, January 1, 2000

Beginning research for Reuben N. HALE b.c1807,NY married Mercy Jane MCCUMBER 26 Jun 1831, Madison Co, OH. Seven children born in OH before migrating to Fulton Co, IL. Seeking the parents of both Reuben & Mercy Jane. Is the Reuben HALE listed in the 1830 census Findley, Hancock Cty, OH the same Reuben or could this be his father? Any help will be appreciated.&.

BECHTEL, KAGY posted by Lisa Patton on Saturday, January 1, 2000

I am looking for some information on the BECHTEL cemetery, located on SR 224. Are there any Bechtel's buried there? if so, what are their names and the dates on stones? I am in Arkansas and so it is very hard for me to do that kind of search. I was told Charles Bechtel was born in Findlay in 1888, cannot find burial of his mother and father, George and Fannie KAGY Bechtel. Any Bechtel names will help..Thanks A Bunch...Lisa

FISCHER, LUDWIG, SCHALK posted by Bruce Ludwig on Saturday, January 1, 2000

I am seeking information about Mary SCHALK (1850 - 1926), from New Riegel, Seneca Co. Ohio. Mary married Lawrence FISCHER (1853 - 1936) and they had at least one daughter, my grandmother Gussie FISCHER (b~1880 - 1938). Gussie married Elmer Curtis LUDWIG (1880 - 1956) and they lived in Bluffton. Mary SCHALK and Lawrence FISCHER may have lived in Bluffton, Allen Co., also. I am also seeking information on any LUDWIGs or LUDWICKs.

BECHTEL, HASLEY, KAGY, KELLER, LYNCH, MATCHETT, PLESCHER posted by Lisa Patton on Saturday, January 1, 2000

BECHTEL, PLESCHER, KELLER, LYNCH, MATCHETT,HASLEY - - - I am looking for George Bechtel, b.circa 1850's. He is the son of Anton(Anthony) and Veronica (Fannie) HASLEY BECHTEL. He had two bros. Joseph and John BECHTEL,and one sis.CatherineBECHTEL. I cannot find any documents for George except for sons' b. certs. I have been told he was last living in West Indepence/Hancock Co. He is father of John Charles BECHTEL b. 21Jan1884 Tiffin/Seneca Co., d.28Aug1973 Lima/Allen Co. John was long time resident of Allen County. He married Amelia C. PLESCHER b.19Feb1892 Ottoville/Putnam Co. d.1Jan1994 Lima/Allen. George had 3 sons. Frank b.1881 d.1953, John C. and Charles b.22Feb1888. George was married to Fannie KAGY. I cannot find anything on George or Fanny. Also, John Charles painted over 300 churches in western Ohio (murals) and also did watercolor landscape pictures. I would love to know if there are any pieces of his work still around, would love to have one of his paintings. Any help with George and Fannie would be greatly appreciated also. Would also like any info on Rodney LYNCH b.17Mar1883d.? He was ggrandfather, had a brother named Ernie, in Toledo/Lucas Co. Rodney m. Helena KELLER. Rodney's father's name was Thomas Charles LYNCH b.County Cork, Ireland, m.Jane MATCHETT. Any info on him would be appreciated. Also, I have plenty of info to share on my BECHTEL, KELLER and PLESCHER lines. Thanks, Lisa

BARNHILL, MCCURDY posted by Jane Hunter Hodgson on Saturday, January 1, 2000

I am researching the BARNHILL and MCCURDY families who came Ohio from Pennsylvania about 1819. There is a William BARNHILL who died in Columbiana County, Ohio in 1845. I am looking for researchers who may be descendants of William. My line descended from Gabriel BARNHILL and his son Joseph. I am trying to establish whether the William from Columbiana County is the brother of Gabriel. Gabriel and William BARNHILL of Mifflin County PA married MCCURDY sisters, Nancy and Margaret.

EDWARDS, MOYER, RAINES, RANES posted by Sue Moyer Chism on Saturday, January 1, 2000

Searching for information on Daniel MOYER (born 1815 Germany). Married - Mary Ann RANES (RAINES?) and came to U.S. in 1848. These were my great grandparents. Their children are William Reuben (my grandfather), Elizabeth, Sarah Jane, Samuel W. and Ruffina. William married Margaret Melissa EDWARDS December 22, 1887 in Paulding County, Ohio. They lived in that area for� at least 6 years. Census report for 1880 lists a Daniel MOYER in Hancock County, Rush Creek #302C. Does anyone have any information on this branch of the MOYER family? All information appreciated. Thank you.

FOLK, MONASMITH, PHILLIPI posted by Leslie Murphy on Wednesday, January 5, 2000

Looking for links to family history. Floyd W. MONASMITH born in 1904 married Oletha M. Folk in 1934. Oletha's mother and father Tracy PHILLIPI and Cloyd FOLK also lived in Findlay. Missing information on Floyd's parents, John and Ella Ridgley MONASMITH as well as Tracy PHILLIPI.

LIGHTFOOT posted by Cheri Bushee on Wednesday, January 5, 2000

Seeking info on Jesse LIGHTFOOT, his line, ancestors, and descendents. Jesse is listed in Portage Twsp. census for 1850 & 1860. His daughter was Lydia Lightfoot. We were told he and an infant were buried at Indian Green Cemetery on McComb Rd. I'd appreciate any information on Jesse. Thanks,

MCCREARY posted by Jenny Rasmusson on Wednesday, January 5, 2000

Looking for any information of a brother of my ancestor, Jacob MCCREARY. He purchased 80 acres in 1836, having moved there from York county, Pennsylvania. He was born about 1814/1816, son of William and Mary Smith MCCREARY. Siblings include Henry MCCREARY -my ancestor. Glad to share any MCCREARY information.

EDWARDS, SMITH posted by Jodi Nelson on Wednesday, January 5, 2000

EDWARDS, SMITH: Samuel Byron EDWARDS born 01 Feb 1832 Hancock County OH. Married abt, 1864 to Sarah F. SMITH born 1847 in MO. 10 children: John W., Charles Elmer, Emma J., Sarah Louisa, Herbert, Alva D., Ada R., Byron Samuel, Alice Grace, Clinton Hartwell. Any info. is appreciated!

DOHLMAN, EDWARDS, NEWELL, NOWELL, NOWLON, YONALLY, YONLEY posted by Molly/Carl Gravelle on Friday, January 7, 2000

"Ollie" Loretta (also called "Retta") NEWELL / NOWELL was born 1884. Died June 1979. (I have her death certificate. She doesn't appear in 1900c that I could find. Married John EDWARDS 1904 in Marietta. Father was Wm. T. NOWLON, b March 1825 in Eagle. Married Mary Louise YONLEY / YONALLY either 1853 or 1858. It's the next generation which really has me stumped: Are these names correct? b? m? d? Henry Nowlon/Nowell m Jane Garen. Asa Yonally m Sarah Eliz DOHLMAN. (I think all four were born and died in OH but have no proof.) The names were written down by Loretta Nowell's dau but some names have proved incorrect.

HAFER, WALTERS, ZAFER posted by Cecelia Frandsen on Friday, January 7, 2000

WALTERS, Jacob R. Hancock Cty. - Findley or nearby 1836/38 Tuscarawas Cty. I can trace him through 1900 in Hancock Co. Was a wealthy farmer. Married second wife Elizabeth between 1878 and 1800. She had a daughter Mary J. HAFER or ZAFER. Looking for his death and what became of his wife and property. Unable to locate him on 1910 census. Any information much appreciated. I have much information on the rest of his family that I will share.


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