WELKER, WISE. I am searching for descendants in Preble and/or Stark county for Jonathan (P.) WELKER b.1824, married Mary Ann WISE b.1831. Children: Franklin, Milton, Phillip, Eleanora and John. The WELKER family immigrated to Indiana before 1864. Please contact me if you can help me with this family. 07/01/97 Bonney-email bdwelker@home.com

GOUCHER, MCCARTY, NORTON. Emma La Dessa NORTON married Albertus GOUCHER (1870 ?)lived in Wisconsin, Kansas, and Oklahoma (Alva and Avard area) Jen NORTON married ? MCCARTY lived in Alva OK. Frank and John NORTON lived in Massillon OH., Charley NORTON lived in somewhere in Ohio. Any info appreciated. 07/02/97 Eileen-email Goucher@swbell.com

JARRETT, LAUTZENHEISER, SAWVEL, SPANGLER. Looking for father for Angeline SPANGLER, b. 23 Jun 1842. Her mother was Mary SAWVEL, who as the widow SPANGLER married a LAUTZENHEISER as his 3rd wife. He died in 1849 and the widow LAUTZENHEISER is living in Paris Twp. in 1850 with LAUTZENHEISER children and daus. Harriett SPANGLER (b 1829) and Angeline SPANGLER, b. 1842. By 1860 Angeline had taken the name LAUTZENHEISER and was using that surname in 1877 when she married Thomas JARRETT. (Could she possibly have had an early marriage to a LAUTZENHEISER?) 07/03/97 Barb-email mom@pinehurst.net

ESHELMAN, HAYES, FETROW. Early settler FETROW. We are desperately trying to locate FETROWs who were in Sugar Creek (I know there are towns and townships, both Stark and Muskegum) who were in Coshocton 1820. Are they related to your earliest settler Fetrow in Stark? Also interested in HAYES from Coshocton -- who was FETROW and HAYES merchantile in Stark? Who has a list of ESHELMANs from Pa. in Stark and Holmes. Our John ESHELMAN worked on canal in Coshocton - cannot find parents. Thanks. 07/03/97 -email Twigsearch@aol.com

CRISWELL, SHEARER. Seeking info on parentage of Harrison CRISWELL, b. 2/22/1841 in Stark County, Louisville, Ohio. Parents? His spouse was Polly SHEARER born Sept. 1843. Help appreciated! 07/03/97 Dale-email dalemcp@juno.com

GOFFINET, PIERSON. Seeking information re 2nd-great-grandparents: Joseph Peter GOFFINET, b 11 Aug 1842 in Wayne Co., OH, died 28 May 1924 Macon Co., IL. He married 12 Jan 1869 (where?) Mary Iness PIERSON, born 15 Dec 1848 Stark Co., OH, died 29 Dec 1925 (where? IL probably) 07/03/97 Janice-email Jkay9143@worldnet.att.net

KEYSOR, NICHOLS. Lena NICHOLS was living in Canton, OH in 1940, according to her brother David KEYSOR's 1940 Woodsfield, OH obituary. I'm trying to find the name of Lena's husband (and children if I'm lucky). Would someone be able to search a 1940 Canton directory for Nichols? Are there any books on Canton area cemeteries.07/04/97 G. Thomas Bishop-email BishopLine@aol.com

MYRICE. We are looking for any information pertaining to the marriage of George MYRICE in the 1800's. 07/04/97 Christie-email ChristieB@Webtv.net

BERRAR, BRITTAN, FORNEY, NUBERMANN, RAUCH, RALSTON. Peter BERRAR, born in Germany, wife: Sopha NUBERMANN. Child: Daniel Webster BERRAR, married Emma Zelia RALSTON in Stark, Co. Lived: in Massillon, Stark Co OH. Child: Sevilla Marie BERRAR, who was born in Massillon, married John Palmer Bruce BRITTAN. Interested in surnames: BERRAR, RALSTON, RAUCH, FORNEY. BERRARs moved to San Jose, CA circa 1880. Have many details. 07/04/97 John-email TamaraChow@aol.com

CASSIDY, DAUGHERTY, WILSON. I am seeking information regarding parents and siblings of the following couple: John WILSON b. 1827 County Down, Ireland d. Feb 9, 1891 in Edinburg, Portage Co., OH married on 11/20/1851 in Mahoning Co., OH, Sarah E. DAUGHERTY b. July 8, 1834, d. Sep. 8, 1916 in Edinburg, Portage Co., OH. Unsure where Sarah was born, could have been OH or PA. Family story says she and older sister Rebecca, married and living in PA. Both their parents were killed in a family home fire and that Sarah was raised by the CASSIDY family in Alliance. Regarding John WILSON, family stories say his family was already in OH when he came over by himself at between the ages of 7-9. Any help regarding both sets of parents and sibilings would be greatly appreciated. 07/04/97 Jennifer-email michael.cooper@treas.sprint.com

BUCHER, WALTMAN. Have a Stark County Oh connection through my direct ancestor Michael BUCHER, son of Nicholas BUCHER, grandson of Nicholas of 1757 land warrant in York county PA. Michael owned land in Stark County when he died in 1831 in Pa. His daughter, Mary BUCHER married Henry WALTMAN and they were living on this land in Stark Co in 1831 when her father died. The land was located in the North West quarter of Section No 36 of township 20 range 7. 07/06/97 George-email GEOMAR@concentric.com

MCCORMICK, METZ. Looking for information on Great Grandfather Jacob METZ who married Elizabeth MCCORMICK in Massillon Ohio on 7/29/1835. Elizabeth MCCORMICK was born 10/16/1817 in Stark County. Children James Madison METZ b 8/26/46, Franklin 1835, Silas 1843, Samuel 1842, Sarah Ann 1867, Ferris, Mary Jane date of birth unknown. 07/06/97 Kenneth-email kendee@horizon.hit.net

ANTHONY, BEYER, BRUMBAUGH, CAFRE, CAVENDER, COPE, GEIB, HAYDEN, KAMP, PONTIOUS, RENCHEN, WASHINGTON. BROWN, Jacob b. 1787 d. 1862 m. #1 ANTHONY, Susan bf. 1811 m. #2 COPE, Mary 1855. Jacob and Susans children: Simon b. 1811 m. PONTIOUS, Elizabeth 1836, Joseph b.1812 m. KAMP, Elizabeth 1835, Jonas b. 1815 m. RENCHEN, Margaret 1835, Maria b. 1817 m. WASHINGTON, Zachariah 1835 #2 KAMP, Peter 1846, Feon b. 1818 m. BEYER, Elizabeth 1847, Catherine b. 1819 m. HAYDEN, Frances 1841, Elizabeth b. 1821, Lydia b.1824 m CAVENDER, George 1851, Susanna b. 1826 m. GEIB, Samuel 1848, Sarah b. aft.1830 m. CAFRE, Levi b.1830 m. #1 BRUMBAUGH, Anna #2 GEIB, Sarah 1851. Most of these children were born and lived in the Lake twp.,Hartville, Stark Co.area. I am looking for any information that may lead to the parents of Jacob and Susan and to the mystery surronding the death of their son Feon and his wife in 1863, leaving behind many small children. 07/06/97 Gretchen-email dferd@gte.net

SCHUBERT, SNIVELY. I am looking for info. on Nettie SCHUBERT, b.1870, Stark Co Ohio. Nettie was married to William Franklin SNIVELY, b.1868 Canton. They along with their children moved to Md. before 1910. I am looking for any info. available about Nettie. Thank you. 07/07/97 Vicki-email RToddjr209@aol.com

REYNOLDS, SEELEY. Looking for information about Edgar H. SEELEY who was married to Matilda REYNOLDS. They had a daughter, Alice Elnora SEELEY b. 19 Apr 1868 in Stark Co., Massillon, OH. 07/07/97 Jamey-email wimer@access.mountain.net

PICKEREL. Looking for info on Walter PICKEREL b abt 1878 Muskingham Co. Father of Leroy PICKEREL b 1914 Stark Co. 07/09/97 Jack-email JPickerel@aol.com

SPITLER. Looking for anyone with Spitler surnames in Stark county Ohio. 07/09/97 Adelbert-email bspitler@traverse.com

ALLES, ALLIS, ALLACE. Looking for surname ALLES, also spelled ALLIS, ALLACE. Marriage of Jacob ALLES took place in 1850 in Canton area, no other info located. Also a teacher by the last name of ALLES was in Stark Co and buried in Stark Co. Have very little info, need help. 07/16/97 Sheryl-email SKLEGG@aol.com

FELLER, RABENOLD. SWIHART, Peter George. Married Mary Jane FELLER, dau of John Frederick FELLER and Susanna RABENOLD of Fairfield Co. This marriage took place in Stark Co. 22 Sep 1839. Were there any children? 07/20/97 Larry-email LXKNARR@aol.com

BACHMAN, BAUGHMAN. Looking for information about Henry BAUGHMAN, Henry BAUGHMAN, Jr., and Jacob BAUGHMAN who are resident in Nimishillin Twp by 1820. Henry junior is there through 1860 (then aged 71) with wife Susannah. Could Henry senior be the Henry BACHMAN/BAUGHMAN who was born 1759 in Upper Saucon Twp, Lehigh Co, PA, was married to Ester, and was the father of Isaiah BAUGHMAN of Brown Twp, Carroll County (my 3gr grandfather)? Could Henry junior and Jacob be Isaiah's brothers? 07/22/97 Phil-email plr@dbn.stanford.edu

STARK. I am researching the Stark name. Harry Sidney STARK (Jr.) b. 13 Jan 1926, Harry Sidney STARK (Sr.) b. 22 Dec 1892 d. May 1974, and Sidney Thomas STARK b. 1857 d. 1933/34. I believe that Sidney was born in/around Mass. but moved to Stark County during his lifetime. Cannot find the link between the NH STARK and the Ohio STARK families. I would really appreciate any help. 07/23/97 Mary-email lyda@minot.com

HALL, SAMSON, SAMPSON. Searching for Thomas HALL. Lived near Springfield IL between 1856-1865. Captain in a mounted Union unit. Wife's name was SAMSON or SAMPSON. Two daughters Genivive and Ada Elinore. 07/24/97 Pat-email hardison@xroads.com

RANK, REPLOGLE, WRIGHT. Searching for marriage record and siblings of Morton RANK b 1 Sept 1875 in Salem Columbiana Co OH m Bessie Thelma REPLOGLE before 1908. Think this was his 2nd marriage. Morton was son of Amos RANK b 1837 in Stark County OH and Rebecca Jane WRIGHT b 1840 Stark County OH. 07/25/97 Jan-email janastrox@aol.com

PEQUIGNEY, DELOYE, GRISEZ. Francois Xavier PEQUIGNEY b. 1820 France, married Rosalie DELOYE in France. Francois Xavier came to USA in early 1850's, settling near Harrisburg, OH. He had relatives who had came to America in 1833 the GRISEZ from France. If have any info Please email. 07/25/97 Elizabeth-email EMason2372@aol.com

BARNHILL, BRUCE. Looking for any information on John M. BRUCE who resided in Monroe County in the 1830's and later moved to Carroll County. His wife was Elizabeth BARNHILL. 07/26/97 Bob-email RacerX6@aol.com

CLARK. I am looking for proof of land record for a Daniel CLARK that settled in Stark Co., OH., as early as 1833. His family later migrated to Steuben Co., IN. Family tales state Daniel CLARK returend to Stark Co., from Indiana to finish some personal business and died there. Any help is appreciated. 07/26/97 Richard-email southpa@bright.net

HOFFMAN, HUFFMAN, SNYDER. Looking for info on Michael D. SNYDER b Stark Co. OH 1-29-1836 d 7-28-1907, Bourbon, IN. married Emily Elizabeth HOFFMAN, b (county unknown)in OH 12-15-1840 d 3-31-1925 in Bourbon, IN. She was the daughter of Henry and Lucinda HOFFMAN. Emily and Michael's children were: Sarah Jane, Omer A., Ollie Ottilla, Eldora, Winifred "Winnie", Lily May, Stacy, and Harry N. SNYDER. I need to find out who Emily's parents were (HUFFMAN/HOFFMAN?) and also Michael's. His parents were from Stark County, OH. 07/27/97 Steve-email bluebird@skyenet.net

CRANE, HERRING, MARCHANT, MATCHETT, PATTON, RIDENHOUR, SHAW, STEPHENSON. Robert Alexander PATTON m. (1st) MARCHANT, Sarah Jane abt. 10-25-57. Early years they lived in Logan Shelby Co. Stark Co. (also Fontaine, Miami Co. Kan.). Children: Lorenzo D.S., Alfred William, Ida Jane, Robert E., Clarence B., (Births betw. 1858-69). Pension Bureau states 10-19-1898: Robert b.6-14-1833 Shelby Co. d. 1-5-1908 at Soldiers Home Lafayette, Ind. Sarah d. 10-15-1869 at Fontana, Kan. Robert 2nd m. (HERRING) RIDENHOUR, Elizabeth Jane, a widow of Isaac RIDENHOUR. Eliz. Isaac (1) child is all I know of MATCHETT, Catherine A. Next Robt. Eliz. had (2) chil. Carl E. H. Gertrude G. all living at Sidney, OH. Later Robt. Eliz. lived at Indiannapolis, Ind. SHAW, Sallie M. states in deposition she has known Robt, Eliz. for (50) yrs. Related names are SHAW, STEPHENSON, CRANE, etc. Please contact to share info on my research. 07/27/97 Bill-email AvailBill @aol.com

ALBRIGHT, ARNOLD, LUTZ, OBERLIN, WHITMYRE. I am seeking info on Samuel LUTZ of Jackson Twnshp. of Stark County. He and his wife had three sons, Jacob, John, and Samuel. There were also three daughters; Catherine, Mary and Elizabeth. The married names of the girls were respectively, WHITMYRE, ALBRIGHT and OBERLIN. I am looking for the names of the wives of the three sons and the place in Pa. where Samuel and Elizabeth (ARNOLD) LUTZ lived prior to coming to Ohio. 07/28/97 Rob-email rtlutz@dmci.net

PUSKAS. I am researching facts on my family tree and would appreciate any information on my grandparents, Imre (also known as James) and Elizabeth PUSKAS. They were Hungarian born in the 1890's and moved to North Canton after moving from New Brunswick, New Jersey in the early 1920's. Any information would be appreciated, thanks. 07/29/97 Ed-email Edpuskas@aol.com

BLYLER, BURKHOLDER, KLINEDINST. Looking for Jacob KLINEDINST and any of his relatives. He lived in Stark Co OH in 1847 and left a will. He mentioned David BURKHOLDER, my great grandfather, and John BLYLER. The men's wifes may have been KLINEDINST. Andrew KLINEDINST lived in Stark Co and then moved to Coshocton, OH. Polly was married to BLYLER in Stark Co. and moved to Coshocton Co. Any help will be appreciated. 07/30/97 John-email htfq21a@prodigy.com

DAVIS, SWAN. I will correspond with anyone researching the SWAN family in Wayne Co Ohio. Henry SWAN born 1766, Prince George's Co Maryland, d Wayne Co Ohio, 1855, buried Mt. Eaton, Wayne Co Ohio, married Lamenta DAVIS born 1770, Prince George's County, Maryland, d probably Holmes Co Ohio. Where is she buried? Who were their parents? Henry and Lamenta had 12 children. I have information on the marriages of their children in Wayne and surrounding counties. 08/01/97 Ruth-email rjohnson@directcon.net

GILLESPIE, HUNTER, RUFF, STEEL, CLUM, GARRETSON, CHISLER, MAUER, WELKER, POLAND, FISCUS, SISHLER, WEAVER, TRUBY, WESTRICH, BALES, BAUGH, JONES, LOWER, STOUT. Will be pleased to correspond with anyone doing research on the following Stark, Wayne, and Holmes County families: SWAN, GILLESPIE, HUNTER, RUFF, STEEL, CLUM, GARRETSON, CHISLER, MAUER, WELKER, POLAND, FISCUS, SISHLER, WEAVER, TRUBY, WESTRICH, BALES, BAUGH, JONES, LOWER, STOUT. 08/01/97 Ruth-email rjohnson@directcon.net

MENEGAY. Looking for the MENEGAY family who came from Mandeure, Doubs, France in 1826 and settled in Louisville Stark Cty Ohio. 08/03/97 Anita-email anitarippe@aol.com

ROCKHILL, HINKLE, BRYAN. I am searching for the wife of Samuel Atkinson ROCKHILL, b. ca 1805 in NJ, died ca. 1845 in Alliance, Stark Co OH. His widow, according to the 1850 census, was a Nancy ?, also born NJ, ca. 1800. But this may have been a second wife. The IGI says his wife's name was Amy BRYAN, but I can't seem to find any appropriate BRYANs in NJ. His second son, b. NJ, was named Samuel HINKLE (?) ROCKHILL. Any help would be appreciated. 08/04/97 Bill-email kiltiebill@datawise.net

SEELEY, PANYARD. Looking for info about the SEELEY and PANYARD families of Stark Co., Ohio. Edgar SEELEY b. about 1811 married Matilda PANYARD b. about 1815. Their daughter, Alice Elnora SEELEY b. 19 Apr 1868 in Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio. Any info about these folks would be greatly appreciated. 08/05/97 Jamey-email wimer@access.mountain.net

EVERLEY, VAN SICKLE. Ephraim VAN SICKLE and Sarah EVERLEY were married in Stark Co on Jan 26, 1832. They had three sons (Albert, Henry B., John Thomas) and two daughters (Sara Margaret, Nancy A.). I'm interested in any info on this family. 08/05/97 Linda-email fluffie@worldnet.att.net

BRADFORD, PALMER. I am looking for information on Francis PALMER who is reported to have died in the mid-sixties. She was briefly married to a Michael BRADFORD around 1947 or early 1948 and had a son born in Canton Ohio in 1948. 08/06/97 David-email dmorrow@Seacoast.com

LONG, ELSASS. Seeking parents/siblings of Margareth LONG b. Mar 1808 in Wimmenau, France married 08 Apr 1838 in Stark Co, OH to Christian ELSASS. Margareth LONG ELSASS and Christian ELSASS had 8 children together. Would very much like to make contact with any ancestors of the children. 08/07/97 Millie-email MSNewell@juno.com

BUTTERMORE, JACOBS, TROUT, SCHRADER, BERTELS, ERTLE, PATTERSON, BALSLY. Researching Robert BUTTERMORE and Angeline JACOBS, his wife, lived in North Lawrence, Stark County, Ohio. JACOBS lived in Navarre, Ohio. Will be grateful for anything regarding these surnames. 08/08/97 Lois-email Erlos@Palmnet.net

ALLMAN. Looking for any information on the ALLMAN family who were early settlers of Stark Co. in 1820's. 08/08/97 Krismarie-email Geep70@bright.net

HECKMAN. Looking for information on the Michael HECKMAN family in Green Twp in about 1825-1850. A son Solomon Jonas HECKMAN was born in 1826. 08/08/97 Don-email dhickman@netins.net

FLORA, FLORY, STINGER. Researching STINGER/FLORA/FLORY families of Stark Co. 08/08/97 Roberta-email RHofm50129@aol.com

GOCKLEY, WEAVER, WEBER, MYERS, RICE, UPLINGER. John UPLINGER b. 6/26/1826, m. Catherine b. 3/3/1830 who was from Germany. Their children, one of whom was Elias L., were born in Greensburg. Elias' wife, Flora A. GOCKLEY was from North Canton. I'm looking for Catherine's maiden name, exact place of birth. Also want Sarah RICE MYERS' parents/siblings, she was b. 1844-1924, PA to Stark Co. Also Henry (Harry) WEAVER/WEBER 1833-1907 m. Mary 1837-1900. Would like info on either of them or parents. I believe he was born in Germany and last name was changed when he came here. Would be grateful for ANY INFO. 08/10/97 Judy-email JudyLynn13@aol.com

FORROR, REED. MCCONNELL, John, born circa 1785 Ireland, settled in East Union Twp, Wayne County, OH c1821, coming from Stark Co, OH where he is also found living between 1819 and 1824. He died in East Union Twp, Wayne Co in 1855. He was married to Jerusha REED, born c1795 in PA. Among their children was a George Washington MCCONNELL who was born c1840 in East Union Twp and died there in 1925. He married Elizabeth Ann FORROR and they had a large family of 12 children. Would like to contact other descendants. Also want to know where in Ireland that John MCCONNELL came from and when/where he came into America. Am planning a trip to Ireland in mid-Sep 1997 and would like to be able to visit John MCCONNELL's old family home there. Any help would greatly be appreciated. 08/12/97 John-email rmwiv@getnet.com

BLACK, CRONINGER. I'm researching the surname CRONINGER. Lucinda CRONINGER, b. 1823 in Stark, Co Ohio and married to Jeremiah BLACK, b. 1820. Lucinda's parents were Benjamin and Sarah Keene CRONINGER. Any information on this family is greatly appreciated, thank you. 08/12/97 Marilyn-email klrwud@digitalexp.com

BLACK, CRONINGER. I'm searching for any information on Jeremiah BLACK, b. 1820 in Bucks County, Pa. and married Lucinda CRONINGER, b. 1823 in Stark, Ohio. They were married in Stark, Ohio in 1843. Any information on either, will be greatly appreciated, especially the ancestry of Jeremiah. 08/15/97 Marilyn-email klrwud@digitalexp.com

BRETZ, KUNKLE, MYERS, WINGER. I am looking for decendants of KUNKLE, Willis Hayes, born 1858 Juniata Co, Pa., died 1920 North Canton, Ohio married MYERS, Carrie born 1860 Juniata Co. Pa. died 1932 North Canton, Ohio. Willis and Carrie moved to Ohio from Juniata Co. about 1910 with [2] daugthers. Junie who married a H.G. BRETZ and Ivy who married a Clark WINGER. I am looking for a picture of Willis and his wife, Carrie. I have pictures of Willis's brother, my greatgrandfather and his 2 sisters, Effie and Ida. Thank you. 08/12/97 Garth-email garthe@acsworld.net

CRISE, MONTOFF. I would like to find information on Daniel C. CRISE and Susanna MONTOFF who were married in February 1840 in Stark Co. Who were their children, their parents and/or siblings? Both were born in PA. and Daniel ended up in Jefferson Co., IL. around 1863. Thank you. 08/13/97 Sharlet-email sharlet@iconnect.net

BONNER. Looking for information on BONNER family -Alliance,OH Stark Co. Florian and Clara BONNER came to Ohio from PA by 1920 but after 1910. Florian was born circa 1859. Known children living in OH were Joyce D. BONNER and Harold BONNER (m. Christia BONNER). Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. 08/13/97 Todd-email bonnerte@aol.com

HAMILTON, HATTEN, HERSHEY, HOOVER. Seeking descendents or any other info on Samuel and Amelia (HOOVER) HAMILTON. Lived Baughman Twp, Wayne Co, Ohio in the 1860's and 1870's. Probably also had Stark Co Ohio ties. Children as follows: William Henry, Anna Margaret HERSHEY, Catherine HATTEN, George Joseph, Samuel Martin, Mary, Morgan, Eber, Frank--maybe more. Have been researching this family for a long time. Will share info. 08/13/97 Melva-email hofmann@sssnet.com

FOUNDS, PECK. WARREN, Ithimer H. purchased land in Hancock Co, 8/10/1849, NW of Findlay. Looking for any information on this Ithimer H. WARREN. I have found an Ithamer WARREN and wife Lydia PECK in Champaign Co, 1820 census; Ithamer, age 28; wife Anna, with son, Ithamer age 2/12, 1850 Wyandot Co and Hibbard Warren, age 22; wife, Malissa FOUNDS in Meigs Co, 1870 census. Hibbard's given name was also Ithamer, according to his marriage license. There is also an Ithamer WARREN in Geauga and Lake Counties. Hibbard WARREN died in 1917 in Stark Co. Are these Ithamer's related? If so, how? Willing to share what I have. 08/14/97 Michael-email wayneml@forcomm.net

SMITH, STUMP, YANT. I would like to exchange information with other descendants of Frederick and Margaret (SMITH) STUMP and Abraham and Catherine (________) YANT. The STUMP family came to Stark Co. in 1808 from Franklin Co., PA. Abraham YANT (b. 1781) came with his father Philip YANT (1747-1826) and family about 1815 from Allegheny Co., PA. My ggg grandparents, Daniel STUMP (1808-1891) and Elizabeth YANT (1813-1883) (d.o. Abraham), were married in Stark Co. on 8 Dec 1831 before moving to Columbus, OH. 08/16/97 David-email djones1@mail.ju.edu

SMITH, STUMP. I am looking for information about the death and burial places of Frederick and Margaret (SMITH) STUMP. They came to Stark Co. in 1808 from Letterkenney Twp., Franklin Co., PA. Their son Levi STUMP (1825-1883) maintained their farm near Richville. Margaret disappears from the Census after 1850 and Frederick after 1860. Any help is appreciated. 08/16/97 David-email djones1@mail.ju.edu

HEILMAN, KELL, TAUBENSEE, TAYLOR, WINGARD. Looking for TAYLOR family prior to 1912 in Stark County. Last known relative living there was Harry Morton TAYLOR m in 1907 at the Trinity Luthern Church in Canton to Vonnie L. (HEILMAN) WINGARD. Stark Co. related surnames: HEILMAN, WINGARD, KELL & TAUBENSEE, thank you. 08/16/97 Monette-email elegantaffairs@webtv.net

HEILMAN, KELL, TAYLOR, WINGARD. I am looking for any information on a Richard Lewis TAYLOR of Canton (or a nearby township) and his son Harry Morton TAYLOR (a watchmaker) who in 1907 at the Trinity Luthern Church in Canton married Vonnie L. WINGARD. A son was born in 1908, Paul Wingard TAYLOR. In 1912 Vonnie died and the son was given to her parents to raise, John Vallentine WINGARD and Rosa E. HEILMAN of Canton. Both Rosa and Vonnie are buried in the family WINGARD plot. The TAYLOR men came from Exeter, NE. The WINGARD/HEILMAN'S came from Leechburg, PA. and moved from Canton to Kokomo, IN. If you have a TAYLOR/WINGARD or HEILMAN of Canton please contact me. 08/17/97 Monette-email elegantaffairs@webtv.net

EPLEY, WELKER. I am searching for info on WELKERs that lived in Stark Co. until 1840 or so. Family of John Welker, Jr. and Mary EPLEY as well as any other info. 08/19/97 Ben-email cubma1@pen.eiu.edu

BAIR, BOWMAN, ELSON, HINSON, KRIEGER, REINHOLD, WIGGINS, WOOLF. Searching for any information of the following ancestors: David Elson BOWMAN b 6 Sep 1833. Married Christiana KRIEGER in Stark Co OH. on 24 Sep 1854, Michael BOWMAN born 16 Dec 1785. Served in the War of 1812 under Captain John H. ELSON. He married twice, first to Martha WIGGINS and second to Rachel (BAIR) ELSON. They married on 9 Sep 1832 in Stark Co OH. John Harris ELSON b 18 Feb 1771, d 15 Oct 1822 and buried in Mapleton, OH. in the Glen Cemetary. He m Sarah ? who d 27 Jun 1816. Also searching for ancestors of the following people (I have photographs that I would like to give to interested descendants) John Albert BOWMAN; Cora Adelle BOWMAN; Aaron BOWMAN; Janie, Arthur, Howard or Nellie HINSON; Byron and Lizzie BOWMAN; Emma Laura BOWMAN; Kate and Howard Elias REINHOLD; Anna Mary or David Phillip KRIEGER; Charles or Arthur BOWMAN or Earl WOOLF. Please contact me if you have any knowledge about any of these ancestors. 08/19/97 Norma-email Dremesicle@aol.com

KILLE, MILLIGAN, CLEAVER, GASKILL. Looking for info on these surnames of ancestors that lived in Limaville, Williamsport, Alliance area in the 1800s. 08/21/97 Neil-email Adam1984@aol.com

JENKINS, WHITTEN. LONG, Hannah her father was George LONG born abt. 1817, married first to Hannah (possibly JENKINS) they had Leander, Amos and Rick, plus Hannah. Believe the mother Hannah died in childbirth, George then married a Catherine F. around 1860. They had William, Nathan W., John N, and Frank, also added George, Mary, and finally Loren in 1876. They had Mary WHITTEN and her son, Mahly living with them in the 1880 census. George and his first wife Hannah were living next door to Adam LONG and his wife Rebecca in the 1850 census. Would like to share with anyone who has LONG info. Please contact me directly. I have Hannah Elizabeths death certificate and it lists her birth place as Bowerstown, Harrison Co., Ohio. 08/23/97 BabRhetta-email claymont@erols

MCABEE. All of my MCABEE family descendants came from Stark County in Ohio. Interested in any information on the MCABEE family. 08/23/97 Bette-email betstill@aol.com

UNDERWOOD, BURKHOLDER, HOOVER, BLILER, BLYER. Help! Desperately seeking info re: BLILER, BLYER - Canal Fulton, Stark County OH 1910. Possibly Wayne County in 1870's; originally PA. Also, UNDERWOOD, BURKHOLDER, HOOVER, Stark County OH 1860 - 1900. Possibly Summit County 1915. 08/24/97 Lois-email Erlos@Palmnet.net

BLACK, CRONINGER, KEENE. I am looking for any information on Sarah KEENE, b. 1798 in Ohio, m. 3/5/1821 in Sugar Creek, Stark Co., Ohio to Benjamin CRONINGER. They had a daughter, Lucinda that married Jeremiah BLACK. Any info. concerning these relatives of mine would be greatly appreciated. 08/24/97 Marilyn-email klrwud@digitalexp.com

HALLAS, KOMENDA. I am looking for information about: Andrew and Klara (HALLAS) KOMENDA who came to Canton, Stark Co. about 1913. They immigrated from Pozega, Hungary. 08/24/97 Janet-email concept@netropolis.net

DENTON. I am trying to find some information on a Jonas and Frances DENTON and a John L DENTON b 1834, he was their 3rd child and only son. He moved to Missouri about 1868/9 and married. I am trying to find info so I can place him into my family as a my GG Grandfather or Uncle etc. Also a Rev James DENTON born 1808 he was a Presbyterian circuit minister in TN before retiring to MO. both John and Rev James were in the same Co in MO at the same time. 08/25/97 Bill-email furm@eis.net.au

FUNK, SNIVELY, SNAVELY, TROXEL. Searching for information concerning the family of Elizabeth SNIVELY, b 26 Jan 1816 in Ohio, died either 12 Nov 1887 or 05 Dec 1890 in Ashland OH. On 16 May 1819 she married John TROXEL in Stark County, OH. John TROXEL was the son of Jacob TROXEL, one of the early settlers of Osnaburg Twp., Stark County prior to 1811. His wife was Elizabeth FUNK. I am also interested in any information concerning John TROXEL. 08/25/97 Nancy-email schatzn@aol.com

BURCKART, BURKHART, WESTRICK. Peter WESTRICK and Agnes WESTRICK lived in Stark County, Ohio in 1841. They had at least two children Henry WESTRICK and Frances C. WESTRICK. Frances C. was married to Adam BURKHART (BURCKART) date is unknown. Peter and Agnes lived in Putnam County, Ohio, according to the 1850 Ohio census records. In 1855 Peter WESTRICK bought acreage from his father. Looking for more information on the connection between WESTRICK and BURKHART. Thank you in advance. 08/25/97 Cathy-email CHayden762@aol.com

BUCK. Looking for information about Robert BUCK b about 1797 Miffin Co PA, d 1867 Alliance, Stark Co, Ohio and John BUCK b about 1794 Mifflin Co. PA, d 1876. Both long time residents of Stark Co. Interested in information on parents Henry and Rachel BUCK from Mifflin Co. PA. 08/27/97 Buck-email buck@home.com

HOLMES, LONG, PIERCE, PEARCE, PITTSLEY, SCHLEMMER, CARY, CAREY. In 1827, John B. Cary and his wife, Mary M. JOHNSON moved to the vicinity of Hanover, Ohio until 1832. They had with them several children including Catherine, Joseph, John,(twins born in 1822), Mary, George, Francis, and Margaret. It is believed they later returned to the area. Would like to hear from one and all with any info/connection to the CARY/CAREY line. Other OHIO lines being searched... SCHLEMMER, PIERCE/PEARCE, LONG, HOLMES, PITTSLEY. 08/30/97 Douglas-email DRArmstron@aol.com

FULLMER, HAWK. I am looking for information regarding the parents of Calvin HAWK, or any other relations. Calvin was born in Massillon, Stark Co OH and later moved to Middlesborough, KY. 08/30/97 Charles-email charleshawkjr@email.msn.com

WALTERS, CROWELL. Looking for information on the Clifton CROWELL family, who resided in the Mineral City area 1900 to 1915. I am his daugther and would appreciate any information anyone could give me on the family. Another name in the CROWELL family is Dorothy. Clara WALTERS married a Mr. CROWELL and they had Clifton and Dorothy as their children. 08/31/97 Lois-email bows@bellsouth.net

JORDAN. Would appreciate any information on the JORDAN surname. Please contact me .Willing to share what I have. 08/31/97 Ralph-email thepawn@prodigy.net

HAY, HAH, HOEH, STROBEL, GROVE, BOOKS, BUCKS, DUERR, MYERS. I am looking for anyone with Tuscarawas or Stark County, Ohio connections with the HAY, HAH, HOEH, STROBEL, GROVE, BOOKS, BUCKS, DUERR, and MYERS families. My great grandparents were Ralph Virgil HAY (b. July 8, 1905; d. Dec. 23, 1982 in North Industry,OH) and Clara Elizabeth STROBEL (b. May 3, 1905 near Bolivar, OH; d. June 14, 1973 in Canton, Stark County, OH). 09/04/97 Kristi-email fortney@tusco.net

KINSER, KINSEROWSKY, SHELLENBARGER, BOWER, WERNER. I am looking for anyone with Tuscarawas or Stark County, Ohio connections with the KINSER/KINSEROWSKY, SHELLENBARGER, BOWER, and WERNER families. My great grandparents were: Henry Frederick KINSER (b. May 2, 1888 in Germany; d. Aug. 15, 1980 in Canton, Stark County, OH) and Bessie Leona SHELLENBARGER (b. Dec. 30, 1883 in Limaville, OH; d. Nov. 20, 1949 in Massillon, OH). They lived in Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio for many years. 09/04/97 Kristi-email fortney@tusco.net

BAUER, BOWER. I have a direct ancestor who's name was Mathias BOWER, wife Catharine. The Zion Lutheran Church records have a Mathias BAUER (wife Catharine) of Stark County. The 1830 census shows a Mathias BOWER but no Mathias BAUER. Mathias BOWER lived in Stark County, Ohio. According to the records from the Holy Trinity Church records Mathias BAUER was born 13 January 1774 and died 2 May 1849. My question is could he have gone by the name BOWER but the church records used the German spelling BAUER? Thank you very much. 09/05/97 William-email wschwart@micron.net

HAHN, POWELL. Seek names of wife and parents of William POWELL whose daughter, Elizabeth POWELL b. Frederick Co MD d. 1842 (will probated 21 Nov 1842 Stark Co OH) married Andrew HAHN d. 1823 (will probated 8 Jan 1824 Columbiana Co OH). 09/08/97 Charles-email HeathCR@aol.com

CROY, PUGH. Searching for the parents of Jacob CROY b 1810 OH d 1872 Washington Co., OH m. Margaret PUGH 1 April 1830 Canton, Stark Co., OH. They had the following children: Robert b 1834 Carroll Co., William b 1836 Carroll Co., Greer b 1839 Coshocton Co., David b 1842 Coshocton Co., Nathan b 1844 Coshocton Co., Duncan b 1846 Coshocton Co., Calvin Harrison b 1848 Coshocton Co., Mary b Washington Co., Francis F. b 1850 Washington Co., Emily b 1854 Washington Co., Jacob and Margaret are buried in the Full Temple Gospel Cemetery along with some of the children; where is or was the Decatur Gospel Mission Church located? Any CROY or PUGH connections out there? 09/10/97 Barbara-email bcroy@vcn.com

BABST, LIND. Looking for the parents of Elizabeth BABST, b. 7/25/1816 in Germany, d. 9/27/1897 in Dover, Tuscarawas Co. OH. Married Frederick LIND (1818 in Germany, d. 1882 in Dover, Tusc. Co. OH); married in 1840 in Tusc. Co. Possible that she was from Stark County. They were residents of Dover, Tusc. Co. OH. Have info on descendants; need info on her ancestors. 09/11/97 Joan-email joan123b@aol.com

BRETZ, WINGER, KUNKLE, MYERS. Searching for living relatives of Willis Hayes KUNKLE b. 1858 died 1920/1, he was married to Carrie MYERS b. 1860 died 1932. I believe he had two daughters June BRETZ and Ivy WINGER. I am interested in obtaining a picture of Willis KUNKLE. He is my gr. gr. uncle . I have pictures of all the rest of the family. 09/12/97 Garth-email garthe@aceworld.net

BEYERS, HOOVER, KUHLMAN. Looking for any info re John HOOVER and Polly KUHLMAN who lived at or near Canton, Stark Co Ohio, 1810 - 1840. John HOOVER's parents were Conrad HOOVER and Barbara BEYERS. Barbara d 24 Sept 1845 Canal Fulton, Stark County, OH. Conrad might be listed under either, Johann Conrad HOOVER or Gerhard HOOVER. 09/13/97 Lois-email Erlos@Palmnet.net

HOILES, OYSTER, STONER. I am researching the OYSTER family of Stark Co Ohio, and the STONER family of Louisville, Ohio. I am trying to find the parentage of Clarkson HOILES that died 8-19-1932 and is buried at Alliance city cem. His obit did not list them. I am working on books about both this families, so any information will help. 09/13/97 Andy-email andrewlskw@earthlink.net

APPELQUIST, DANIELSON. I am researching August (Gus) DANIELSON b. 1859 in Sweden. Emigrated to Elgin, Ill.in 1869. Lived in Canton, Ohio in 1915 with wife, Maude and daughter, Hope. Sister was Christina. Parents were Daniel and Greta APPELQUIST. Need information on their descendents. 09/13/97 -email MDNORLEN@prodigy.net

SHIVELY. Seeking any information on Martin SHIVELY, b: about 1801 in PA, married Susannah (b: 1806 last name unknown). Martin SHIVELY was listed in Mifflin Twp, Richland Co in the 1830 and in Petersburg (town of) in the 1840 census. He also appears on the 1833 tax list for Mifflin Twp. Martin Shively moved his family to Delaware Co, IN by 1850. Other Shively's in Richland Co when Martin was there include: Daniel, Benjamin, Phillip, John, and Samuel. I believe that Benjamin was Martin's brother, Benjamin probably moved to Sandusky Co, Scott Twp before the 1840 OH census. Does anybody have any info on Martin or Benjamin SHIVELY? 09/15/97 Scot-email SSHIV999@AOL.COM

MYERS, WEBER. Looking for any info. about Peter WEBER and wife Caroline MYERS. Both came from Germany and settled in Louisville, Stark Cty. Ohio. They had 8 children, all were born, raised and died in Louisville. 09/15/97 Anita-email anitarippe@aol.com

HOBSONS. Have information on the Morrow County HOBSONS, Joseph (Stark County), Thomas Cobb (Morrow), Lilburn, etc. all Quakers. Plus living Irish Quaker HOBSONS. Would like to exchange information. 09/17/97 Brenna-email Brenna2833@msn.com

FAUST, FREESE. Seeking information on the parents,siblings etc of Peter FREESE b. April 5,1800 in Union Co. PA. Married Anna FAUST b. Dec. 18,1808 in PA on April 10, 1828. They moved to Talmage Twp Portage Co in Oct 1828, to Lake Twp Stark Co Dec 26 1834, to Randolf Twp Portage Co in 1838, to Uniontown in April 1840, to Greene Twp Sept 1840, to Coventry Twp April 1847. Moved to Marshall Co. Indiana Oct. 1847. Children : Solomon b Mar 10 1829, Samuel b May 14 1831, Johnathan b Oct 25 1832, Simon b Feb 25 1835, Lavena b April 26 1837, Franklin b Sept 8 1840, William b Mar 11 1844. 09/18/97 Robert-email arefbe@netusa1.net

BUTTON, GENTILE. Looking for these surnames in Stark Co. 09/19/97 Donald-email buttonde@chollian.dacom.co.kr

CORDRAY, CORDERY, CORDREY, AUGUSTUS, MEEK, STARNER, STERNER. Looking to correspond with anyone searching these surnames. 09/22/97 Danny-email fluhartd@bellatlantic.net

HAAG, RUFFER. Looking for information on Frederick and Peter HAAG of Massillon, Stark Co OH. My great-great-grandmother was Julia HAAG, daughter of Frederick, they were from Germany and apparently were in the brewing business in Stark Co. Julia HAAG married Ben RUFFER in Stark Co. in 1867 or 1868. Any information would be of help. 09/22/97 Jerry-email JEVERTS556@AOL.COM

LINK, WERNER. Andrew WERNER b. 1769, France d. February 11, 1848, Canal Fulton, Lawrence Twp Stark Co. married Rosenna LINK d. February 20, 1858 Stark Co. Am seeking info on ancestors or siblings of either. Have info. on a John LINK who fought with a brother in 1812 War and after moved to KY. All info on either of these surnames at any time appreciated. 09/23/97 Bob-email dartbob@aol.com

GARLL, GREGG, HARRIS, HARTONG, HOUSER, HUMBERT, MILLER, PALMER, STEESE. Looking for any descendants of George Washington GREGG 1820-1906 and Harriet HARTONG who may be familiar with their ancestry. I am a descendant of their only son Charles Homer GREGG b.1859 in Akron Ohio. They had 8 daughters some of whose husbands names were Cyrus HARRIS, John MILLER, William STEESE, John GARLL, Frederick HOUSER, and William PALMER. Does anyone have their lineage as far back as George's parents James GREGG and Catherine HUMBERT? 09/23/97 Nancy-email nancy@nancysworld.net

BURWELL, CUNNINGHAM, JOHNSON, KERR, MCCONNELL, RAMAGE, RAMSEY, SAMPSON, SCOTT, SHAY, WARDEN, WATERS, WILSON. Ireland to PA to OH to elsewhere. Mid 1700's fwd. John and Robert WARDEN of PA moved to Stark Co. in early 1800's. Need to know ancestry and descendants. If you have any WARDEN connections in your family from these areas, please make contact!! Help us straighten out this family name. Associated surnames; SCOTT, CUNNINGHAM, RAMSEY, RAMAGE, MCCONNELL, KERR, SAMPSON, WILSON, BURWELL, SHAY, JOHNSON, and WATERS. Please help us if you can. 09/23/97 Steve-email speters@peganet.com

DALLY, MUSSER, STUMP. I'm looking for information on Isreal MUSSER (5/2/1805 - ) and Suby DALLY (ey) (6/8/1806-) d/o Ohio DALLY. Their daughter, Sarah Ann MUSSER (2/1/1837?) was born in Hancock Co. OH. She died 1/11/1903 in Ligonier, Noble Co. IN and was married to Levi STUMP who was born in Osnaburg, Stark Co. OH in 1830. Thanks for any information. 09/24/97 Diane-email LGStilly@aol.com

BURKHART, BURGART, KONST, WESTRICK. Adam BURKHART (BURGART), married to Frances C. WESTRICK. Date of marriage is unknown. Frances' parents names were Peter & Agness WESTRICK. Frances had a brother named Henry, and a sister names Theresa. Theresa married a KONST from Putnam Co Ohio. Adam and Frances lived in Canton, Ohio in October 1840. Their two oldest children Theresa b. 1837 and Lewis (Louis) b. 1840, may have been born in Stark County before the family moved to Putnam Co Ohio. Adam b 1809, near Lauterecken, Rhineland. Frances b. 1815 Glandorf, Ohio. 09/25/97 Cathy-email CHayden762@aol.com

GRIFFEY, LANTZER, SEWELL. Looking for information on Erma SEWELL, daughter of Hudson J. and Catherine (LANTZER) SEWELL. She was born about 1904 (probably in the Dover area of Tuscarawas Co). Between 1920 and 1924 she married Paul GRIFFEY. The SEWELL's and LANTZER's lived in the Dover area for many years. Hope to locate her birth and marriage records. Any and all information about her is appreciated! 09/26/97 Lori-email claytonc@pacbell.net

FAUST, FREESE. Seeking information for Peter FREESE (and family) b. April 5,1800 in Berks Co. PA. m. Anna (FAUST) FREESE 10 April 1828, b 18 Dec. 1808. Peter and family moved to Talmage Co. Oct. 1828 to: Stark Co. Lake Twp. 26 Dec 1834, to: Portage Co. Randolph Twp. 1838, to: Uniontown April 1840, to: Green Twp. Sept. 1840, to: Coventry Twp. April 1847, to: Marshall Co. Indiana Oct. 1847, Ch: Solomon b 10 Mar. 1829, Samuel b 14 May 1831, Jonathan b 25 Oct. 1832, Simon Peter b 25 Feb 1835, Lavena b 26 April 1837, Franklin b 8 Sept 1840, William b 11 Mar 1844. 09/27/97 Francis-email freese@netusa1.net

BACHMAN, ZERR. ZEHR, Johannes b. 27 Apr 1805 Strasbourg, Alsace, France; m. 5 Mar 1837 Obernai, France; immigrated 1841 to Stark Co. OH, then moved to Adams Co. IN 1868; he died in Adams Co. IN 7 Aug 1892. 26 Lost years in Ohio with only document discovered so far his application for ministers license 1842 in Stark Co. OH. He notes he bought a book in Orville, Wayne Co. OH 1868, but not found on census 1850 or 1860. Any information about him or his wife, Catherina BACHMAN (b. 16 Jun 1812, d. 10 Apr 1890)? I wonder if he moved to Wayne Co, OH soon after 1842. A naturalization index lists a John ZERR 1844 but I'm still trying to locate copy of this naturalization. I've searched Stark Co EXTENSIVELY, but not yet Wayne Co. OH. Any ideas? 09/27/97 -email stogdill@adamswells.com

BOWER, BOWERS. John and Daniel BOWER (S) (father and son) came to Ohio about 1803, first to Stark Co. Later to the the Blanchard area where they had a farm. This farm was in existance as late as 1900, with family members still in the area. There was a large family reunion at that time with pictures and a write up in the local paper. Any help in locating new information is welcome. It has never been determained if or when the 'S' was added to the name. They came from PA. No mention of wives or children during the migration. Perhaps Daniel, German descent, b.1769 was a widower and decided to claim his Ohio land, bringing son John west with him. Any information would be helpful. 09/28/97 Janet-email jwelsch@tenet.edu

MANCHESTER, Rev. Charles. Seek info on Rev. Charles MANCHESTER of Canton, Stark County, OH. May have ties to Lake Como, FL. Who were his parents and siblings. Where was he originally from - Rhode Island? 09/30/97 Sharen-email sharenr@hotmail.com

GIBSON, GRANT, HAINES. I would like to hear from any descendants of Jonathan Ridgeway HAINES (b. Dec 28,1821 in Burlington Co., NJ, d. Sep 5, 1899 in Alliance, Stark Co., OH) and Sarah GRANT (b. Feb 17,1822 in Lexington Twp, Stark Co., OH, d. Mar 17, 1903 in Alliance, Stark Co., OH). They were married on Sep 28,1841 in Alliance, Stark Co., OH. Sarah was the daughter of John GRANT (d. Dec 24,1854 in Alliance, Stark Co., OH) and Nancy Ann GIBSON (d. 1840 in Alliance Stark Co., OH). 09/30/97 Curtis-email BGDYHS1@aol.com

BARR, FETROW, HAYES, MCWHERTER. Robert BARR from Early Settlers of Sugar Creek - We are working on a BARR, MCWHERTER connection in Harrison County Ohio, back to PA in c1770. Any researchers interested in exchanging information? We are also FETROW descendants, looking for Andrew and his sons Daniel and Jerimiah who reportedly came from Sugar Creek area in c1815-20 and went to Coshocton. Our Jerimiah m Jane HAYES -- cannot prove her parentage or Jerimiah's for that matter. Exchange info. 10/03/97 John-email Twigsearch@aol.com

HOWELLS. Seek descendants of Anthony HOWELLS b. 1832 Dowlais, Glamorgan, Wales and Elizabeth JAMES Howells. Anthony was a long-time resident of Massillon, Stark County, and is buried in Massillon City Cemetery. He also lived, early on, in Youngstown, Mahoning Co. He had children and step-children (from his brother David HOWELLS b. circa 1811, d. before 1854) who were raised in Massillon,Stark Co. The children of Anthony include Malvina HOWELLS, William E. HOWELLS, Byron HOWELLS, and Edwin Stanton HOWELLS. Anthony was a very successful coal operator in Stark and Mahoning Counties, and built and owned the Cortland Hotel in Canton. Any informaton on members of this family will be welcome. 10/05/97 Walt-email newcomb@paonline.com

BEDDARD. Seeking relatives and descendants of Frederick William BEDDARD born 1856, Kingswinford , Staffordshire, England - died April 22 1914 Stark County, Ohio. Known son Clarence BEDDARD. I have a detailed family tree of their ancestors in England and many current English relatives. 10/06/97 David-email d.clare@wlv.ac.uk

RICHARDS. Birth records, ancestoral information re: birth at Altman hospital, Stark Co on 7/2/38 of Neal Addision RICHARDS, father Earl A. RICHARDS and mother Margaret Almira RICHARDS. Any records of death of above or any related information? 10/07/97 Neal-email NEAL@SUNCO.COM

SHROYER, FIDLER. Seeking any information or contact with other researchers of the family of Leonard SHROYER of Pike Twp., Stark County. Leonard's son Philip SHROYER b.ca 1815 married Salinda FIDLER and had 11 or 12 children. In 1848 Philip and Salinda moved to Wood County, Ohio where they settled in Portage township (circa 1850). Who was Leonard's wife? Philip's siblings? Salinda's parents? siblings? Any help or contact appreciated. 10/09/97 Loretta-email LGB1@ix.netcom.com

BLITZER, FEUDNER. I need information on the marriage of Emma FEUDNER (b. Hartville 1873) and a man named BLITZER. The only proof I have is an old photo of her identified as Emma Feudner Blitzer. Anything would be appreciated, Thanks. 10/09/97 Bob-email rkeener@neo.lrun.com

HOWARD. Wanting any information on any HOWARD worldwide. 10/09/97 Ric-email howardr1@idt.net

LEARMONTH, MARTIN, PORTER. I am looking for anyone with Stark, Columbiana or Mahoning County connections with LEARMONTH, MARTIN or PORTER. My greatgrandfather William Marion PORTER (died 1939) married Elizabeth LEARMONTH (born 1869), and was the son of Marian MARTIN and William PORTER. 10/10/97 David-email portercleveland@worldnet.att.net

FULLER, HOSKINSON, WEST. Seeking info on Thomas Bowman HOSKINSON (1819-1907); Nancy WEST (b.1842); Minor HOSKINSON (1844-1885); Mary Porter FULLER (b.1849). Am told they lived in Stark and Licking Counties. 10/15/97 Gregory-email gleam@bellsouth.net

TEXTER. Are any of the census records for Ohio actually viewable on this website or any other website? Specifically, my g-grandfather, Samuel TEXTER first showed up in Ohio on the 1850 census in Stark, Canton, Osnaburg Twp. I want to use the URL, if it exsists, as a link on my homepage at http://members.aol.com/ptexter where I have a picture of Sam's cabin and mention of the 1850 census. 10/12/97 Paul-email ptexter@aol.com

GRANT, REED. Seeking information on family of Aaron GRANT, born jun 1831, listed in the 1840 census index in Delaware Cnty, Bro.(?) Twp. Married to Eliz. Jane REED, Nov 1853. Has a son Benjamin Stacy GRANT, and possibly a father by name of Stacy. (There are several Stacy GRANTs listed in Stark Cnty.) Aaron GRANT eventually moved to Kansas about 1880. 10/13/97 Robert-email love9781@gte.net

POMEROY. I am looking for information on a James POMEROY Sr. who may have lived in Stark county around the early 1800's. His wife's name was Margaret. They had a son names James Jr. b. 1821 Kanawha Co, VA.(WV).Thank you for any help given. 10/14/97 Donald-email dgpome@wvit.wvnet.edu

JACQUET or variations. My ancestors, Francois and Francoise JACQUET and at least one son, named Albert, came from Les Houches, France and settled in Louisville, Ohio in Stark County in 1847. Looking for any records that would show the exact date of immigration, and the ship they arrived on in New York in 1847. 10/15/97 Jim-email digiredu@cco.net

CROY, DELONG, PUGH. My GGG GF Mathias CROY born in Pa. in 1789 M. Susannah PUGH 1-02-1816 in what is now Carroll County, Rose TWP. Had children Rosannah, John, Mary (Polly), George, Matilda, Jacob and three whose names are unknown born between 1820 and 1830. Need information about Mathias' family and about the PUGH family. Possible sister Sarah CROY married a DELONG and lived in the same area. 10/16/97 Fred-email fcroycam@infinet.com

GOTTSCHALK, MARSTON, MEYERS. I am looking for any information on a William MEYERS in Leetonia (of Stark Co.) (parents unknown) married to Francis Marie GOTTSCHALK, born in Leetonia on Sep 10, 1893. They had one child, Grace, born on Mar 28, 1910. Also have info on MARSTON. 10/23/97 Timothy-email timpau@flash.net

ASPEY, BUTLER, ESPEY, GRAY, HOUGH, SHINABARGER. Am looking for connections to Salathiel ASPEY (changed to ESPEY when he moved to MO) married to Mariah HOUGH who returned to PA after he died in MO. Did he have brothers or sisters? Also looking for other family surnames, SHINABARGER, GRAY and BUTLER as well. Family mainly in Nodaway Co when moved to MO. Think Allegeny or Westmoreland in PA. Thank you 10/23/97 Steve-email sbarclay@iland.net

HELD. Searching for relatives and any historical information on Johann Ludwig HELD born 1776 in Bavaria, Europe immigrated to US 1833, settled in Massillon and Canal Fulton, Ohio. Children Philip Adam, Jacob, Carolina and Ludwig. Believe Johann had a foundry and Philip Adam was a Justice of the Peace. 10/24/97 Dave-email daveheld@compuserve.com

CONWAY. Calvin CONWAY was an Oragnist and supperclub musician. Had a radio show during WWII. Was decapitated in a car accident around Alliance, OH in the 1940's. Wife was probably named Gertrude. Had a son Paul and a daughter Loretta. Does anyone have access to a death records index for this time? He is my grandfather's brother. 10/24/97 Nancy-email plowman@ionia-mi.net

BELDEN, CLARK, COLE, CRAIG, CUNDIFF, GRIFFITH, HOLIDAY, JAMES, MCLAUGLHLIN, MORRIS, PFOUTS. Would like to correspond with anyone researching these families: George PFOUTS Jr. b. 1794 Perry Co, PA d. 1845 Oregon, Holt Co, MO (son of George PFOUTS SR and Anne COLE) m. Sarah CLARK b. 1804 Tuscarawas Co, OH (dau of James CLARK and Ann GRIFFITH). The PFOUTS family first settled in OH in 1801, and owned land in Jefferson, Wayne, Holmes and Stark Co, OH. The George PFOUTS Jr. family lived mostly in Sugar Creek, Bethlehem, and Wilmont, and Mt Eaton of Stark Co, OH from abt 1820 til 1843 when the PFOUTS and CLARK family moved to Oregon, Holt Co, MO. The George PFOUTS Jr. family had 10 children and intermarried with the following families: BELDEN, CRAIG, CUNDIFF, MCLAUGLHLIN, HOLIDAY, JAMES, and MORRIS. 10/26/97 Everett-email ELittle362@aol.com

UNCAPHER. I am researching the name UNCAPHER in Stark County. My webpage is at http://w3.gorge.net/drath/uncapher/uncapher.htm 10/27/97 David-email drath@gorge.net

HOOVER, Researching HOOVER lineage, Stark County. Can anyone help with these surnames? BRINKER, SIMMONS, MILLER, HILDEBRAND, MEIBERT, SNEAD, WILLIAMS, BLISS. All married HOOVERs. Will share info. Thanks! 10/29/97 Lois-email lookin4u57@ hotmail.com

BAILEY, CHESTER, FORD. I am looking for information on John William FORD and his wife Laura BAILEY. They had one son, Marion b. bef. 1925. Laura died in 1925 buried in Morgan Twp. Rock Creek, Ohio. She was the dau. of Clifford BAILEY and Julia L. CHESTER both of Rock Creek, Ohio. 11/07/97 Troy-email jtpa@interlaced.net

FORSYTH, HATTON. Searching for information on the HATTON's who livid in Stark Co.Tuscawaras Twp. in 1850's. Names are John C. HATTON, b.1816 in Md.,wife Susan b.1821 in Md., Wesley HATTON, b.1811 in Ohio a farmer, wife Rebecca, b.1820 in Va.or Pa. Also seeking data on Mary FORSYTH HATTON, (1790-1850) family who was married to another Wesley HATTON, (1792-1853).living in same area. Seeking also any information on a Rebecca HATTON,(1785-1853) who is buried there also. Who she was married to, maiden name, where she came from & her children. 11/08/97 Ron-email borailroad@sunco.com

HACKETT, WELCH. I am looking for Owen HACKETT b1841 Ireland and his wife Mary (b 1842 Ireland) and their children: John b 1862 Ireland, Franklin b 1864 OH, Maggie b 1865 OH, Bridget b 1868 OH, Thomas b 1870 OH, and Josephine b 1874 OH. This family was found in the 1880 Stark Census. Thomas married Catherine WELCH in 1894. They later lived in Lorain. Their daughter, Frances is my granny b 1899. According to my granny's marriage license, her father, Thomas, was born in N. Lawrence. Does any of this sound familiar to anyone? 11/11/97 Laura-email mwhc10a@prodigy.com

OBNEY. I am currently researching the OBNEY family. The 1870 Ohio census for Jefferson Co lists my Ggreatgrand father Alfred OBNEY (age 38), his wife Margaret (age 40) and their three sons William (age 12), George M. (age 8) and Thomas A. (age 3). I have been unable to trace further back from Alfred in the family tree. I recently located the following Stark Co information on deaths and am wondering if any of them have living relatives who are researching the OBNEY surname. Ellen OBNEY Date of Death: 9/1/1914, ECKER OBNEY Date of Death: 7/30/1924, JAMES OBNEY Date of Death: 10/14/1926. 11/12/97 Charlie-email bitterli@juno.com

HUBACHER, KINCH, MAURER, WARNING. Julius Christopher MAURER was said to have been born Nov 17, 1878 or 1879, in Canton, OH. His parents were Ferdinand MAURER and Mary Magdalina HUBACHER. I have no info about Ferdinand except that they were married c. 1880. Mary Magdalina was born in Massillon, OH, date unknown. She died age 64 in Hamilton, OH, date also unknown. The family moved from Canton to Hamilton in 1891. According to her obit, there were three other sons, Herman &Theodore of Dayton, and Ferdinand of Hamilton, and two daughters, Mrs. Lillian KINCH and Mrs. Maude WARNING, both of Hamilton. Any information about these families will be appreciated. 11/16/97 Paul-email pbshaw@island.net

HOOVER, SANER. I am doing research on John SANER who was married to Catherine HOOVER on Aug 09, 1832 in Stark Co. Their children were also born there, Barbara, John Jr, Lydia, Jacob, Catherine, William, Matilda, Maryann &Ellen. Any info would be appreciated. I am at a road block. 11/16/97 Dee-email SANERDJ@aol.com

POWELL, WALLACE. According to Cemetery Inscriptions: Stark County, Ohio, Vol. 1, WALLACE family is listed as being buried in the Fairmont Grange Cemetery, Washington Twp., Stark Co., and in the Salem Greenlawn Cemetery, Washington Twp., Stark Co. This WALLACE family married into the POWELL family which is in my main line of ancestors and of which I am researching. Appreciate any help. 11/18/97 Donald-email DRM1943@aol.com

CRISWELL, GAFF, GREGORY, HAWLEY, ROBISON. Seek info on GREGORY families of Osnaburg and Canton Twp. George GREGORY b about 1775/1780, died bef 15 Apr 1844 (m. Mary GAFF), Alexander GREGORY b about 1775/1780, died 27 July 1824 (wife unknown), Ann GREGORY, bapt 4 May 1783 Mercersburg, Franklin Co, PA, died 29 Jun 1846 Union Co Ohio (married John HAWLEY, to Osnaburg 1813), Dolly GREGORY, born about 1787, died 30 May 1850 (married John CRISWELL), Mary GREGORY 1772-1865 (married Thomas ROBISON). 11/21/97 Albert-email mutha@gvsu.edu

MASON. I am seeking connections between this name and MASONs who were in Fairfield Co. OH in 1820-1830 era. From 1820 OH Census Index: MASON, James Stark Co 177 Hardin. Any contact is welcome. 11/23/97 Emmett-email emason@edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu

BARTHOLEMEW, ELLIS, ROSTETTER. Seeking information on Thomas ELLIS b-about 1827 in PA. He married Eliza. The family moved to Stark County, OH around 1860. The known children are: John, Otto, Minnie (m-Will ROSTETTER), and Cora (m-Herbt BARTHOLEMEW). Any help will be appreciated. 11/26/97 Jim and Kathie-email jk1271@coffey.com

STIERHOFF, Phillip (STUERHOFF) Male b. 5 Mar 1803 Germany, d. 13 Sep 1890 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio. Any information would be appreciated. Can share other STIERHOFF information. 11/26/97 Harold-email hstierho@i2020.net

MROSS. I am looking for information regarding the surname MROSS in Stark Co, Ohio. Will appreciate receiving any info I can get. I am particularly interested in the siblings and parents of Edward MROSS who emigrated from Germany about 1875 and settled in the Massillon area. 12/03/97 William-email reynolds@ewol.com

HENNEY, SANDS. Researching the following; Christopher HENNEY born abt 1753, PA. Died 5 Jun 1828, Plain Twp., Stark Co., OH. Wife Elizabeth. Son William HENNEY mar. Mary SANDS 25 Mar 1830, Stark Co. Are Christopher Henney and William Henney really father and son?. 12/05/97 Lloyd-email lhenney@bright.net

HERZOG. Stark Co., OH , HERZOG, Anna b. 3 Feb., 1825 in Canton Berne, Switzerland, she arrived in US vie NY, NY with parents (names unknown) lived in Stark Co. from 1837-42, then family moved to Marshall Co., IN. Appreciate any information. 12/07/97 Stephen-email krazykrou@mindspring.com

REIFSNYDER. I am beginning my research on the REIFSNYDER name. We have been in Stark County for at least three generations that I know of, but I am searching for more. 12/07/97 Wendy-email wrmims@ibm.net

GRUBB, GRUBBS, GRAHAM. Looking for information on GRUBB/GRUBBS families who settled in Stark Co. in the late 1700s to mid 1800s. I have been trying to identify my ancestor JACOB(?) GRUBBS and connect him to a Grubbs line but have been unsuccessful. There is a strong possiblity that he lived in Stark Co. William GRAHAM and Prudence GRAHAM traveled between Indiana/Armstrong Co. PA and OHIO several times in their married lives. At least 2 of their children were born in Ohio. Oldest daughter, Jane GRAHAM had a son in 1845 to J. GRUBBS. The 1850 census shows Jane and her son, George Washington GRUBBS, still living with her family in Armstrong Co. There is no mention of Mr. Grubbs. If you have any information on any lines of GRUBBS or GRAHAM (married abt.1829) in the area of Stark Co, please contact me. Any and all information is most sincerely welcomed. 12/08/97 Sue-email sbrunot@pacecom.net

GERBRICK, SHAFER, SHEFFER. I am searching for information on my g g grandmother, Barbara SHEFFER (SHAFER). I have her as being born 03 Dec 1802, possibly in Stark Co., Ohio. She was married to Henry GERBRICK 23 Feb 1832 in Pawnee Rock, KS. Any information I could find would be appreciated. 12/14/97 Martin-email wogaman@ols-inc.com

MOON, RICHARD, VANWEY. I am seeking information on Jacob & Catherine (RICHARD) MOON. Their son Adam B. MOON, was born May 5, 1818 in Canton, OH & died on Jan 1, 1893 in Bowling Green (Clay Co) IN. He married Irene VANWEY, (dau of John & Elizabeth VANWEY) on March 6, 1842 in Canton, OH. Irene was born in Ohio on Nov 11, 1817 & died on Oct 10, 1906 in Bowling Green IN. I don't know if ADAM or IRENE had other brothers & sisters or not. Adam & Irene had the following children: Joseph & Josephine, twins that died in infancy, Sarah, Benjamin, John T.(my gg-grandfather), Amanda, Lucinda, George A., Mary Jane, Oliver & Celland. Most of the children were born in Lancaster, OH. They moved to Clay Co, IN in January, 1856. I would like to hear from anyone else researching these lines. 12/14/97 Nancy-email hoosier@eclipse.net

ATKINS, MCCONAHA. Looking for information on George M. MCCONAHA b abt 1812 in Morgan Co., Ohio m Elizabeth ATKINS in Morgan Co. in 1832. They had several children. In about 1850 they moved to Stark Co. Ohio, before moving on. I would appreciate any information about this family. 12/17/97 MTerrel-email MTerrel497@aol.com

JOLLY, WEBB, WOOD, WORLEY. I am seeking information on my g-grandfather Robert Franklin WORLEY b. July 21, 1862 in Stark Co. Ohio d. Sept. 12, 1942 Hall Summit, La. He was known by the initials of R.F.WORLEY. I do not have the given names of his father or mother, we have been told that her maiden name was WOOD or Woods. Robert Franklin WORLEY had 2 brothers William and John, he also had 2 sisters Rose and Lisa (Elizabeth ?). Robert Franklin (R.F.)WORLEY was married 1st.to Annie WEBB and they had 3 children: Katie, Willie, and Tennie. When his wife Annie WEBB WORLEY died (1892-1895), Willie and Tennie were put in the care of a family whose name was JOLLY or Jolley. 12/17/97 Jackie-email bookworm@cyberhighway.net

LAIGLE, VERNIER. I am looking for information about the descendants of Augustus VERNIER and his four sons Augustus Jr., Fred, George, and David. They sailed from France in 1824 and settled in Louisville, Stark County, Ohio. The four sons married four LAIGLE sisters: in order of the sons, Margaret, Catherine, Susan and Mary Ann. After marrying, the four sons, and their wives moved to an area southeast of Louisville on Land Grants which they called Belfort after the city the had moved from in France. 12/19/97 Denise-email alpha@laker.net

CROY, PUGH. Searching for Jacob CROY b 1810 OH m. Margaret PUGH b Carroll Co OH 1 April 1830 in Canton, OH and lived in Rose Twp. Children: Robert, William, Greer, David, Nathan, Duncan, Calvin, Mary, Francis F., and Emily. They also lived in Carroll, Coshocton and Washington counties. 12/21/97 Barbara-email bcroy@vcn.com

BLACK, BUDD. I need a death date for Job BUDD (born Aug. 1834 in England - died about 1909. He is buried in Massillon OH. He married Sarah Ann BLACK and lived in Perry Twp. Stark Co. OH. I have an obit from a newspaper but it doesn't have a date on it. Any information about these people will be much appreciated. 12/21/97 Robert-email rlensky@yahoo.com

AGLER, BELL, FOX, HAFLES, HASLER, PUTMAN, PUTNAM, WARNER, WYANDT. Here is the families that I am researching in Stark Co. Descendants of William AGLER b 1750/1760 in England. William mar Polly Mary FOX. They had the following children: Peter AGLER b 10 Jul 1787, Conrad AGLER b about 1793. Anna AGLER b 1793 she died in Pfoutts Mill, Wilmot, Stark Co Oh., Polly AGLER b 1795, Catherine Katie AGLER b 1799, Jeremiah AGLER b 4 Oct 1801 in Franklin Co., PA. Jeremiah mar Mary PUTMAN 5 Apr 1833 in Stark Co, Oh. John AGLER b 1800/1810, William AGLER II b about 1806, Peter AGLER b 10 Jul 1787 in Lancaster, PA. He died 15 Mar 1847/1865 and was buried in Weimer Cem, Sugar Creek Twp, Stark Co, OH. Peter mar Barbara HAFLES (HASLER?), daughter of Jacob HAFLES. They had the following children: Jeremiah AGLER b 1810 in PA. Jeremiah mar Mary Polly PUTNAM, George AGLER b 13 Nov 1810 in PA. George mar Eve WYANDT dau of Henry WYANDT and Elizabeth WARNER, John AGLER b 1 Oct 1812 mar Elizabeth, Katie AGLER, Anna AGLER, Conrad AGLER, William AGLER b 12 May 1821 William mar Catherine BELL on 28 Oct 1849 in Stark Co., OH. Abraham AGLER b about 1825, Amelia AGLER, Leah AGLER. 12/26/97 Janet-email Janet.Ulrich@Schwab.COM

ZEHR. I am related to David, Wilson and Oliver ZEHR (I'm a half-sister). Their father was Roland ZEHR, I am interested in finding any information from Roland back. Can you help? 12/28/97 Melinda-email JCash8888@aol.com

BIAM, HALTER, LEHMANN. Michel/Michael LEHMANN emigrated ca 1828 to Stark Co., OH where he and his family lived in Plain Twp., Stark Co., OH by 1830. His wife was Marie Madeleine/Maria Magdelena BIAM. They were married in Schirrhein, Alsace, France from where they immigrated along with 4 children. His brother, Nicholas LEHMANN, married Marie Anne BIAM, sister of Madeleine's. A believed cousin, Joseph LEHMANN, married a HALTER & also came to Stark Co., OH. Seek any information on these Catholic families and willing to share what I do have. 12/29/97 Audrey-email davehancock@worldnet.att.net

MARSHALL, WERN, STARK(S), Andrew b. ca 1821 New York; d. 19 Jan 1876 Perry Twp, Stark Co Ohio; m. Sarah MARSHALL 21 Nov 1852 Massillon, Stark Co; b. 25 Apr 1830 Ohio; d. 8 Jan 1860 Perry Twp, Stark Co; Children: Sidney Thomas STARK(S) b. 8 Dec 1853, d. 14 Jan 1933 Stark Co; Edwin M STARK(S) b. 22 Aug 1856, d. Unknown Stark Co; Mary E STARK(S) b. 14 Sep 1858, d. 19 Apr 1875 Stark Co; m. Salorma WERN 15 Apr 1866 Stark Co; b. Unknown, d. Unknown; Children: Sarah D STARK(S) b. 20 Mar 1870, d. Unknown Stark Co. Looking for information on Andrew’s parents or siblings. Information on any family with surname Stark would be greatly appreciated. 12/30/97 Mary-email lyda@minot.com

ROSE. I am researching the ROSE Family (John Albert ROSE) (1838-1891) Stark County Ohio. Thanks for any help. 12/30/97 Phil-email roxiemoser@main.com

BOWLES, JONES. I would like to obtain information on my maternal gr'father, Walter Loran BOWLES, born March 10, 1880 in Salineville, Ohio. His parents, Andrew BOWLES and mother May (JONES) BOWLES, emigrated from VA sometime before 1880 with their two children, Martha and George. The three children were orphaned and placed in the FAIRMOUNT CHILDREN'S HOME in Alliance Ohio. George died there and Martha and Walter left the home in about 1898. Walter moved to Detroit, marrying a German woman, Lydia Tews. Has anyone heard of these people? Does anyone have info. about the Fairmount Children's Home? Does anyone know how I might obtain the records of the Fairmount Children's Home? I thank anyone who might be able to provide me with any leads. 12/31/97 Beth-email beth.allen1@sympatico.ca

MUSSER. I am looking for information on Joseph MUSSER and his wife Barbara, they lived in Stark Co. and had nine children; Catherine b.abt.1817 Ohio, Mary Ann b. abt. 1817 Ohio, Emeline b. abt. 1819 Ohio, Thomas b. abt. 1821 Ohio, Eleanor b. abt. 1823 Ohio, Martha b. abt. 1824 Ohio, Caroline b. abt. 1826 Ohio, Rebecca b. abt. 1828 Ohio,William Alford b. abt. 1834 Ohio. Joseph and Barbara MUSSER were divorced in Stark Co., Ohio in Oct. 1836. 01/01/98 Sue-email suefeild@jps.net

ANDERSON, FOUT, FULK. George ANDERSON Sr. was b in Ireland and died abt 1805 just before the birth of his son George ANDERSON Jr. The wife of George ANDERSON Sr. remarried. George ANDERSON Jr. was born Mar 5, 1805 in PA and was married to Sarah FOUT or FULK abt 1826. She was born in PA abt 1808. Their son William ANDERSON was born abt 1829 in Perry Co., PA. After leaving PA they moved to Wood Co OH, Stark Co OH, and finally Starke Co., IN . George Jr. wife Sarah and son William lived, died, and are buried in Starke Co., IN. Would like to have information about their marriage's, death's, or places of burial. Any information would be helpful. 01/02/98 Richard-email RHoof@aol.com

CORRELL, LIND. I an interested in John CORRELL of Plain Township, Stark County, OH who died 15 Apr 1859. His wife was Elizabeth (LIND) Correll who died 01 Mar 1875. 01/02/98 -email OCorrell@aol.com

SCHALLENBERGER. Jacob SCHALLENBERGER's will is filed in the Stark County Records. Joseph SCHALLENBERGER was the son of Jacob SCHALLENBERGER Jr. son of Jacob who was born at the homeplace about 1810-14. Any help learning more about this family during the period the lived in Stark County would be greatly appreciated. 01/03/98 Larry-email Lorens@writeme.com

BENDER, GARRETT. Samuel BENDER, Sr. b. 25 Dec 1821 Dauphin Co., PA; d. 1 Jun 1887 Allen, Co., IN mar in 1840 to Martha GARRETT b. 27 Feb 1821 Lebanon Co., PA. Children: William H. b. May 1842, Hiram b. c. 1844, Lorine b. c.1846, Elizabeth b. Apr 1849, Maria b. Aug 1851, Mary Catharine b. Sep 1857, Samuel F. b. 28 Feb 1860, George W. b. 22 Mar 1863. Samuel & Martha lived in and all children were born in Stark Co Ohio, later removed to Allen Co, Indiana between 1863 and Nov 1866. Information on Samuel's and/or Martha's parents & siblings is very much appreciated. Will research any info pertaining to Lenawee County, Michigan locale if you need it. 01/03/98 Joanna-email wvasher@tc3net.com

CUPPY, DOWNING, MILLER, VAN METER. I am looking for info on Isaac MILLER who, with John CUPPY & James DOWNING Sr. was chased by Indians at Yellow Creek in 1793. This Isaac purchased a home in Magnolia in 1806 from John CUPPY. I would like to know what Miller family he was from, and about his wife & children. I am also looking for info on Abraham VAN METER, who married Sarah MILLER in Jefferson Co Ohio in 1806, and removed to Stark County by 1807, where their first son John was born. I would also like info on Benjamin MILLER who was in theWar of 1812, from Stark County. My Benjamin Miller, father of Sarah above removed from Jefferson County to Stark in 1806. Is he the one who was in the War of 1812? Thanks in Advance 01/04/98 Shirley-P.O. Box 863 Montezuma Iowa 50171-email shrlily@netins.net

LOEHR, STEINER. Jacob STEINER & Louisa LOEHR were mar in Stark Co in 1847 or 1848. Several of their children were born in Mapleton, the first being Catherine STEINER, b Mapleton on Aug 6, 1849. I am most interested in any information on this family. Three of Jacob's siblings were also born in Stark Co, Susanna, George and Henry STEINER. I believe Jacob's father's name was George E. STEINER. Louisa LOEHR's father, John Jacob LOEHR, died in Canton, Stark Co Jun 20, 1849. I would love to contact anyone researching these families. 01/04/98 Phyllis-email fdphyl@midusa.net

Around 1830s a number of Alsatian immigrants settled in Stark Co., OH. Some of these Alsatians arrived on the ship, L'Esperance, that landed in New York in 1828. These Alsatians appear to have been of the Roman Catholic faith and many appear to have been interrelated with other family members arriving in 1830s from Schirrhein. I would like to converse with any descendants whose ancestors may have been from the same area or arrived on the L'Esperance or any other ship from the area. Does anyone know if there are records in Stark Co., OH or a history that might give reference to the arrival of these Alsatians? 01/08/98 Audrey-email davehancock@worldnet.att.net

OURY, OWRY, URICH, URICK, ORY, URY. I am looking for the surnames of OURY, OWRY, URICH, URICK, ORY, URY, Adam & Elizabeth & William and Hartzell, Jacob & Elizabeth. The OURY's were in the 1820 and 1830 census. Adam sold his land in 1835 &1836 before moving to Knox Co Ohio. Hartzell was in the 1830 census living next door to the Oury's and he owned land with Adam OURY/URICH. 01/09/98 Starlene-email starlene@cross-roads1.com

HARNED, HARNETT, HORNETT, JOLLY, LONG. Seeking information on Noah HARNED / HARNETT / HORNETT, his ancestors or descendants. Noah, b: 1762 at NJ was at Washington Co, PA from 1790-1793 and mar 8 Dec 1807 at Jefferson Co, OH, Isabel Moore. He shows at Pike Twp, Stark Co, OH in the 1820 Census as Noah HARNET, and may have died in Stark Co. Probable sons Samuel and Noah show at Pike Twp, Stark Co in 1820. Samuel m: 23 Mar 1820, Mary JOLLY, and another likely son William m: 26 Dec 1826, Mary Ann LONG. Samuel and the younger Noah had land transactions at Wayne Co in the 1830’s, and all three sons were at Holmes Co in the 1840’s and 1850’s. Any clues greatly appreciated. 01/09/98 John-email harneds@compuserve.com

CASSELMAN, SHINABERRY, SHENABERG. Searching for information on parents or siblings of Nancy/Mary SHINABERRY, SHENABERG who married Henry CASSELMAN Jr. in Harrison Twp Stark Co OH, Feb 18, 1818. The couple had eight children: Thomas, David, Susan, Henry, John, Nicholas, Sarah, and Lavina. Nancy died Sept.1861, in Carroll Co. OH. 01/10/98 Betty-email bebe@compuvision.net

PEARSON, STANLEY, WEYGANDT, WILHELM. A list of relatives in my great, great grandfather John Young PEARSON's pocket ledger includes Jonathan WEYGANDT who married Miss STANLEY in Alliance, Mary WILHELM of Massilon, E. B. WILHELM of Logan Creek twp, and Harriett PEARSON of Massillon, all in Stark Co. wish to know how they are related to John, and to contact descendants. 01/11/98 Cornelia-email fenenga.mminternet.com

ECKINGER. Family moved to Stark Co during the 19th century. Would like to hear from descendants or from anyone researching this family. 01/12/98 Glorianne-email Gfahs@aol.com

MURRAY, RAPP. I am searching for any information on Richard MURRAY. Married to a Maggie RAPP. Lived in Canton during the 1920 Census. Had 4 sons, Chauncey MURRAY 16, Raymond MURRAY 11, Walter MURRAY 1 and Clarence MURRAY. Lived on Bernard St and was a millwright. Will gladly trade information. 01/14/98 Ellen-email GummyL@aol.com

BORTON, PACKER, RODMAN. Daniel BORTON b. 1 Jun 1776, d. 9 Aug 1825 moved to Stark Co., OH 1815-16 his spouse was: Tabitha RODMAN b. 19 Oct 1776, m. 1798. Daniel BORTON's parents were Samuel BORTON and Rhoda PACKER. Daniel and Tabitha's children were: Eliza, Sarah, Daniel, Jr., Amos, Mary, Levi B., Jesse Packer, Darling, Jane, Rebecca. Daniel and Tabitha are said to have bought property at "Quaker Hill,", just south of Sebring, OH on Nov 9, 1816. Can anyone tell me where Quaker Hill was located? I would like to hear from anyone who might be related to Daniel BORTON or Tabitha RODMAN. 01/15/98 Lois-email Lobomoon2@aol.com

FORSYTHE, HATTON. Seeking family information on Mary FORSYTHE (1790-1850), married Wesley HATTON July 16 1812 in Stark Co.Ohio. 01/15/98 Ron-email borailroad@sunco.com

COCHRAN, COCHRANE, DOUBLEDAY, ELLIOTT, HALLER. Seeking info on the family of Ralph Russel COCHRAN (COCHRANE) b 4 Jul 1881 Canton, OH. D Jun 30, 1958 in Council Bluffs, IA. Ralph became famous rodeo photographer R. R. "Dub" DOUBLEDAY. He had at least two sisters, Ruby Jane ELLIOTT b 2 Mar 1879 IA and sister Flora HALLER b abt 1875 in IA? Any information would be greatly appreciated. 01/15/98 Joanne-email JoJoLyEl@aol.com

SAURBECK, SAUERBECK. I am looking for information on a Saurbeck House or Inn that was located in Stark Cty Ohio pre and during Civil War. Supposedly this was quite the place with 25 guestrooms, fine dining etc. and that Grant, Sherman and Sheridan all dined here. Am curious to see if it was run by my ggg grandmother Matilda Jane (Mattie) SAURBECK. Any help or leads appreciated. 01/18/98 Maggie-email wgswater@worldnet.att.net

BRILLHART, UTZ. Seek any and all info about Sarah UTZ and Peter BRILLHART who were probably married in Stark Co. Sarah was b 1817-1818 PA according to 1850 Stark Co census, Peter b York Co PA 1819. I'm especially interested in finding Sarah's parents names. 01/18/98 Lois-email loislanier@erols.com

BARKER, BOHN, EMMERT, KNEISLY, NELSON, STRICKLER. I am seeking information about my 3-great grandparents, Valentine BOHN (1793-1854) and Barbara STRICKLER (1796-1837). She reportedly died in Massillon, Ohio. Their children: Catherine, md David NELSON in 1839; Mary E. BOHN, md. William BARKER; Adam BOHN md. Hannah Stouffer EMMERT 1852; John Hollinger BOHN md. Mary A. KNEISLY in 1850; Ahiman Valentin BOHN md. Emma Jane KNEISLY in 1835. 01/18/98 Lois-email loislanier@erols.com

BOWMAN, GUEST, HAYDEN, JACKSON, KELLY, KIMMEL, MILLER, OTIS, STANSBURY, WALLINGS. Benjamin MILLER b 1739 Holland and d April 8 1834 Stark Co Ohio, Sandyville. Buried Sandyville Cem. Married Lydia WALLINGS, had children: Catherine m Pitney GUEST, Henry m Catherine KELLY, Mary married STANSBURY & OTIS, Samuel m Polly BOWMAN & Esther KIMMEL, Walling m Elizabeth JACKSON, Margaret m Nathaniel HAYDEN and Benjamin jr. who died before 1833, leaving three children. Can anyone tell me what family this Benajmin MILLER belongs to? 01/20/98 Shirley-email shrlily@netins.net

MAPPS, POWELL. Seeking information on the family of Stephen POWELL, b. abt. 1816, NY or MA. Stephen married Isabella MAPPS, abt. the early 1840's, in Ohio -possibly Stark county. Isabella b. abt. 1819, PA, but she grew up in Ohio, as did Stephen. Children: William, b. 19 March, 1843, Stark Co.; Angeline, b. 20 Dec., 1847, OH - possibly in Stark Co.; Jane, b. 1850, IL; Thomas, Stephen, & John all b. in IA; Joseph and Elizabeth both b. in Johnson Co., NE. 01/20/98 Jennifer-email dakota@tecinfo.com

CHENEY, MILLER, SNIDEMILLER. Researcher wishes to correspond with descendant researcher of MILLER, Jacob B. [07Jun1861-09Aug1894; Mar. Caroline SNIDEMILLER and/or Walla CHENEY. A 1931 family book identifies their moving from Bedford Co, PA to Canton, Stark Co, OH. Will exchange info. 01/22/98 Charles-email GZYA16A@prodigy.com

PECK, SHAFFER, SHIRK, WINGERT. Frank L. SHAFFER and Mary L. WINGERT m 8 Feb 1885 Stark Co OH. Mary, daughter of Jacob H. sr. and Elizabeth WINGERT of Paris Stark Co. OH, was b there 21 Jan 1863, d 7 Aug 1957 in New York. Frank and Mary SHAFFER lived in Canton Ohio. They had two daughters, Marie married Paul SHIRK (last known living in New York) and Vera married Charles PECK. They had a grandson Charles E. PECK b 1920. Need date of death for Frank and place of burial for Frank and Mary SHAFFER. Also are there any living descendants of Charels E. PECK 3rd? 01/22/98 Carol-email cjgoff@comteck.com

MACKENDORFER, MCENTARFER, STONEHILL. Would anyone have any information about the MACKENDORFER also known as MCENTARFER families of Stark County about 1820? Simon MCENTARFER married Lucinda STONEHILL and she was the daughter of Soloman and Catharine STONEHILL. 01/24/98 Becky-email hodsons@pld.com

BACHMAN, ZEHR. I am looking for any information on Johannes ZEHR b. 27 Apr 1805 Strasbourg, Alsace, France; m. 2 Mar 1837 Catherine BACHMAN, Obernai, France; immigrated 1841 to Stark Co OH; moved with family to Adams Co IN 1868; d. 7 Aug 1892 Adams Co. IN. He applied for Amish Ministers license in Stark Co. OH 18 Apr 1842. Family books refers to his living in Stark Co OH in 1841 and 1868, but he's not listed in OH census for ANY county, 1850 or 1860! Would appreciate any help or suggestions. 01/24/98 Brian-email stogdill@adamswells.com

ANDERSON, CLAY. I am searching for Joseph Leonard CLAY born May 1854, Pike Co Ky. He is son of Maston G. CLAY and Nancy ANDERSON CLAY. At about age 16 "Leonard" left Pike Co., KY and migrated to Ohio. I find a death certificate for a Joseph L. CLAY in Stark Co., Ohio. This is my greatgrandfather's only sibling and I would love to know what happened to his family. 01/27/98 Robin-email oliver@compu.net

WEIMER. Researching Frederick WEIMER, Jr. (1770-1814), Jacob WEIMER, David WEIMER, and Reuben WEIMER, (1852-1936) Paris Twp, Stark Co. 01/27/98 -email JPickerel@aol.com

KILLIAN, IMMEL, FLEISCHER, BLAIR, NEFF, MEHAFFIE. George KILLIAN b 1818 m. Mary IMMEL, children Emanuel, Jacob, Sarah, Joseph, George W. and Lorenzo. Emanuel KILLIAN m. Christiana and Fredericka FLEISCHER, (Emanuel & Fredericka children are Edith May KILLIAN and John Raymond KILLIAN m. Alice in NY. Fredericka FLEISCHER'S father, John FLEISCHER, is from Dresden, Germany. Jeremiah NEFF (1868) married Viola BLAIR, children Bessie (1893) Elmer (1899) and Ross (1896). Charles NEFF and Rachel were Jeremiah's parents. Bessie's daughter Janet Edith KILLIAN m James Leon MEHAFFIE. 02/03/98 Nancy-email mehaffie.hunn@verizon.net

DOLL, GRIFFITH, HUSTON. Looking for information on ancestors of Henry HUSTON b 25 July 1818 Stark Co., OH died 3 Aug 1900 Norman, OK. Married 6 Oct 1839, Stark Co., OH to Mary DOLL b 9 Mar 1920 OH died 16 July 1863 Massillon, OH, d/o John and Elizabeth (GRIFFITH) DOLL of Ohio. 02/04/98 -email Rhodes32@aol.com

BEYER. I am searching for the ancesters of Erie Ernest George BEYER and I am unable to locate any statistics on him or his family. He was my great grandfather born on Sept.19,1890 and died in 1945. Anything you might help with would be appreciated! 02/06/98 Ary-email Eck94@aol.com

YOUNG, BAKER. In the early 1800s, there were several marriages between members of the YOUNG and BAKER families involving both Stark Co and Tuscarawas Co Ohio. My great(2)-grandfather, Mathias YOUNG(19 Sep 1820-17 Aug 1889) married Catherine BAKER (20 Jan 1825, Bedford Co., PA - 27 Jul 1861, probably IN) in Tuscarawas Co on 17 Oct 1841. Their first child, Elias A. YOUNG was born in Ohio in 1844. In this same region and in about the same time period, another Catherine BAKER( ? - after 1870) married Jacob YOUNG. These two Catherines were first cousins. I am especially trying to find the parents and other forbears of Mathias YOUNG. 02/07/98 David, 3536 Brookline Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34239-4327, email hdbjr@mindspring.com

JENKINS, OWENS. Looking for information on or descendants of Mary OWENS JENKINS, wife of Abe JENKINS. They lived in North Lawrence and are buried in the Brookfield Cemetery. Mary supposedly posed as a man and served in a Pennsylvania Regiment in the Civil War until she was wounded in action and her true sex exposed. They were the parents of five children. 02/08/98 Robert-email creerob@vicon.net

PAULUS, SPITLER. Looking for information on William, Simon, Samuel SPITLER of Jackson Twp., Stark Co., OH. They were living there by 1816 and still there in 1830 or after. Simon SPITLER was married to Elizabeth PAULUS and was brother in law to Daniel PAULUS who died in Addison Twp., Stark Co., PA in 1816. 02/08/98 Brenda-email wallace@ccia.com

FINLAY. PRICE, William J. Looking for information about Wm. J. PRICE and his parents. He was born in 1873 in Wales and was married to Janet FINLAY who was b: Sept. 4, 1876. Both are buried in Welty Cemetery in Sugar Creek Twp. They had 8 children. 02/09/98 -email Elksears@aol.com

HALTER, MARTZ. looking for information about HALTERs who came from Alsace to Stark Co., OH, some of whom went on to southeast MO and other places westward. In particular, Mathias HALTER was born Jan. 15, 1807, Germany, m Theresa Mary MARZ (spelling?) in OH. Had following children in OH: Catherine 1836; Mary 1838; Louis Jun 10, 1843. 02/10/98 Francine-email LFHALTER@aol.com

BLADWIN, LEAZER, LEWIS, MASTERS, MERRILS, SHOE, SLOAT, STOKES. Trying to find information on the children of Stephen MASTERS b 1754 Sussex Co., NJ d 1835 Nimishillen, Stark Co., OH and wife Judith SLOAT b 1764, NJ d 1856 OH. Children: Chas b 1784; Lyvia b 1785; Abram b 1786; Stephen b 1788; Eliz. b 1790; Wm. b 1792 m Mary ?; Joseph b 1794 m 1- Mary Ann STOKES in OH and 2-Hannah LEAZER; Saly b 1797 m Philip SHOE; Elias b 1799 m Betsy BLADWIN; John b 1802 m Polly LEWIS; Carolina MERRILS b 1803; Ira b 1804. 02/12/98 Diane-email unicornd@email.msn.com

PRICE, WHITE. Looking for descendents of Daniel Thomas PRICE who md Elizabeth WHITE in Mahaska Co. IA on 2 Aug 1857. Daniel b. 17 Jan 1835 in Ohio, perhaps Stark? Jefferson? Carroll Co.? died 3 Oct 1907 place unknown. Your help will be appreciated. 02/14/98 Rose-email rschaer@juno.com

JONES. My Great-grandfather, Evan JONES, emigrated from Wales (UK) in 1885. I have a 'Declaration of intent' naturalization certificate which shows that on the 30 Oct 1886 he applied for US citizenship at Stark Co having entered the US on 9 Oct 1885. The certificate gave no port of entry. I am looking for any additional Stark County records which may show a port of entry (is there a Court Register?) or any other information relevant to his stay in Stark Co. He was born in about 1850 and he returned to Wales by 1896. 02/09/98 Stephen and Helen Jones-email wyside01@globalnet.co.uk

POE. I am looking for any information about Adam POE born abt. March 3, 1746, d Sep 23, 1840 in Stark Co. I am especially interested in his children and any wives he may of had, one of them is Elizabeth Cochran. There is a story about him in a fight with an Indian by the name of BigFoot. I have been told that he is in a book called History of Adam Poe. Taken From The History of Ohio any information about this book would be welcome. 02/14/98 Joseph-email jspittle@email.msn.com

BARTON, NUGENT. Would like info on Samuel BARTON who came from Ireland, married to Louisa ???. Son was Eli Brothers BARTON born Aug. 13.1843 in Stark Co. Eli married Teresa Estella NUGENT, traveling by covered wagon to settle in Nebraska. 02/15/98 Beth-email beth@kearney.net

SMITH. Maxine SMITH, born in 1914 or 1915, she was placed in the Fairmont Childrens Home in Youngstown, Ohio in October 1920. I am looking for parents name or any other information that someone may have. The only records I have is that she was approximately 5, parents unknown. Any help would be appreciated. 02/16/98 Marie and Ron-email mere@gte.net

GUSHARD, TRISCH, Peter C. born abt. Sep 1820 in Ohio; died 28 Feb 1883 and buried in Greenlawn-Uniontown Cemetery, Lake Twp. Stark County. Wife given name recorded as Mary Elizabeth born abt. 1826 in Germany; died 19 Mar 1893 also buried at Greenlawn. Children include Israel (1850-1901), Alonzo (1855-1941) and Charles (1865-?). In 1880 and 1900 census, Israel TRISCH appears in Summit County in Green Township with his wife Geogia GUSHARD. In 1880 they had one child Clyde Ford TRISCH. By 1900 there was another child Roy W. TRISCH (Clyde, by then had gone to Decatur, Illinois). Questions/Help needed: 1. Any idea of parents of Peter? 2. Maiden name and parents of Mary Elizabeth? 3. in the 1880 census on page 8 of ED 147 (Uniontown), Peter's wife Mary E. gave her birthplace (and that of her parents) as Raie Goris, later on this was written over with the word Germany. Any clue as to where Raie Goris was/is? I'd like very much to correspond with anybody interested in this family and exchange information. 02/16/98 David-email housewright@juno.com

BRUNNER, HARRIS, HENSLEY, JACKSON. In the social security records, I ran across a Loucretta BRUNNER (10/02/1909-Dec. 1976). Her residence was listed as Alliance, Stark Co Ohio. Since Loucretta is such an unusual name, I want to know if she is a descendent of my g-great grandmother, Loucretta HENSLEY (b. KY) who married Pinkston HARRIS (b. TN). And does anyone have any information on this HARRIS-HENSLEY line? I cannot find out the names of the parents of Loucretta HENSLEY and cannot go further back than the parents of Pinkston HARRIS (Hugh & Elizabeth JACKSON HARRIS). 02/16/98 Frank-email Romanos777@aol.com

HUMBERT, MOREHEAD. I am looking for any information on the family of Thomas MOREHEAD, b Feb. 2, 1797 - d Jan. 2, 1879. Wife's name was Martha (?) MOREHEAD, b Feb. 22, 1809 - d Jan. 11, 1879. They came to Urbana, IL by wagon in 1856. They had a son named Peter MOREHEAD, b Dec. 18, 1837 in Stark Co., Ohio and married Hanah E. HUMBERT (possibly of Urbana, IL). She was b Apr 30, 1843 and d Feb. 24, 1919. I would appreciate any information you might have on this family. 02/17/98 Judy Tyler P.O. Box 453 Champaign, IL 61824-email j-tyler1@uiuc.edu

CUTSHAW. What was the first name for J. C. Cutshaw listed in the Stark County 1830 census? A Jonathon Cutshaw was living there also. Would appreciate any Cutshaw information. 02/17/98 Waneta-email wbatten@hotmail.com

ANDREWS, RAGER. I am looking for information on ancestors of William ANDREWS. He was b Nov. 9, 1809 in Stark Co. His father should be a foriegn born German. William married Maria RAGER in Tuscarawas Co. in 1832 and they lived there about 10 years. They had at least 3 children there. 02/17/98 David-email dandress@email.msn.com

MOULIN, Rose (maiden name unknown)-first wife of Joseph B. MOULIN. Joseph B. was born Mar 1865 in Ohio. Children of Rose and Joseph were Orpha Catherine and Clarence MOULIN. Orpha b 4 Nov 1891 in Ohio, Clarence b May, 1893, died Mar 1907 in Lexington Twp. Rose was Catholic and had lived in Maximo Ohio when Orpha was born. Would appreciate any information that would lead to Rose's ancestory or burial records. 02/19/98 Bob-email rflem@mindspring.com

MOULIN, Joseph-b circa 1829 in France, died 1896-97 in Stark Co. Had farm in 1875 time frame in Marlboro Twp, Stark Co. Wife was Mary A., Joseph had at least 9 children; Joseph B., Franklin, John, Mary, Catherine, Louisa, Josephine, Mary Ann and Margaret. Would appreciate any information on the ancestory of Joseph and wife Mary A. 02/19/98 Bob-email rflem@mindspring.com

GRIMSHAW, TRITT. I am looking for any information on the TRITT family; specifically, Esther TRITT, b 27 Sep 1843; died 10 Apr 1916; buried in the Antioch Cem Macon Co Missouri. She and her husband, John Wesley GRIMSHAW, homesteaded from Ohio to Missouri, in 1873. The GRIMSHAWs [other family names: Mott, Milar] were from Portsmouth and Van Wert, Ohio and Kentucky. I have no other information on the Tritts, with the exception that they were of Pennsylvania-Dutch descent. Thanks so much for any information that you can share. 02/19/98 Sharon-email rprince@dnvr.uswest.net

KUNTZ, ZIMMERMAN. John F. ZIMMERMAN (b ca 1796 VA) m Margaret (b ca 1797 PA). She may be the Margaret KUNTZ who m John ZIMMERMAN 14 Jan 1819 in Columbiana Co, OH. They lived 3 mi NE of Salem in Osnaburg Twp, Stark Co, from 1830 or before to about 1851, when they moved to Wood Co, OH. Seeking proof of Margaret's maiden name and parents of both John and Margaret. 02/22/98 Don-email DonaldZ430@aol.com

HALL, HASTINGS. John Hall b 16 Aug 1763, England. Died 11 Jul 1816 supposedly Tuscarawas. Married Judith HASTINGS 1763 in England. Have searched Holmes and Tuscarawas counties but no sign of these two. Is it possible there is a Tuscarawas Twp in Stark Co that could have me looking in the County instead of Twp? 02/22/98 Pat-email genienut@mcn.net

STEWARDSON. Looking for info on William STEWARDSON 1842-1844. 02/22/98 -email JKS915@aol.com

FASNACHT, GALLAGHER, PIERCE, SWEETEN. I am seeking any information on the parents of John PIERCE (1864 - 1913), lived in Stark Co vicinity and married Mary Sarah GALLAGHER. I am also seeking information on the parents or siblings of (Levi) Newton FASNACHT (1864 - 1920), resided and died in Greensburg, OH and married Lulee May SWEETEN. Any information would be greatly appreciated. 02/26/98 Amy-email fasnacht@adobe.com

HATCH, LASHLEY, LINDSEY, MCHUGH, MCKEE, NEWHOUSE, WALTERS. James MCKEE (1781-1847) mar. Mary RILEY (1780 Ireland-1854). Supposed to be buried in Magnolia Cem., Stark Co., OH. Ch: Margaret 1810-1891 mar. Thomas NEWHOUSE; Hugh (1804-1887) mar. Nancy HATCH and then Priscilla LASHLEY; Elizabeth b. 1814 mar. William WALTERS; James 1816-1872 mar. Ann MCHUGH; Mary 1817 mar. William LINDSEY; William Riley 1820-1891 mar. Nancy LINDSEY. Searching for family and info. Who are James's parents and siblings? Where was he born? Who are Mary RILEY MCKEE's family? 02/26/98 Bob-email wellses@ohio.tds.net

HUDEC, POHOVEY, POHOVY. Mary POHOVY b Aug 19, 1898 to Joseph and Antonia POHOVEY, POHOVY. Other children are Anna, John, Steven and another daughter. Would like information on Mary and her parents. Mary later married John William HUDEC and had two sons. 03/01/98 Belinda-email BHudec2898@aol.com

BOWERS, FUNK. Trying to locate information on two families with ties to the Stark County area. They are Jacob Samuel BOWERS and his wife Anna FUNK. My family is tied through their daughter Anna whom, I believe, was born on April 16, 1818 in Stark County. Anna FUNK's parents, I believe, also lived in Stark County around the early 1800's but I don't have their names. Any information on these people would be greatly appreciated marriage or census records. 03/01/98 Donald-email newcomer@axom.com

FERRELL, GRIES, SMITH, WARDEN. I'm looking for parents and siblings of John WARDEN, settled Tuscarawas Twp, 1809, married to Sarah SMITH. Their granddaughter, Sarah Ellen married Lorin FERRELL, lived in Ashland, Ohio. Lorin's parents were John FERRELL and Eliza GRIES. Need parents of John FERRELL also. 03/02/98 Florence-email cannari@pacbell.net

FLORY, GANS, HOOVER. I am looking for any information on David HOOVER who married Susannah GANS in Stark Co probably between 1820-1830. Their marriage produced Benjamin HOOVER (b 1830, d 1905), born in Stark Co. In addition, I am looking for any information on John HOOVER who m Elizabeth FLORY in Stark Co. Their marriage produced Anna HOOVER (b1837 d 1938), born in Stark Co.Any information regarding birth, death, marriage etc would be greatly appreciated. 03/03/98 Richard-email RHoover989@aol.com

SEBRELL, WILEY. Looking for family of David WILEY, son Joseph b 1818 Stark Co.,marr. Abigal SEBRELL. Linda Barnes, 1602 Cambria Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 03/05/98 Linda-email LiBarr@aol.com

CARTER, SCHAFER, STEIGER. Trying to locate info on the STEIGER family that lived in Stark Co. John George STEIGER, b. 25 Aug 1805 in Germany, d. 26 Feb 1866 in [West] Brookfield, buried in Massillon Cemetery. His wife was Anna Catharine SCHAFER, b. 4 Apr 1805 in Germany, d. 5 Sep 1870 in [West] Brookfield, also buried in Massillon Cemetery. I cannot find them in the 1850 - 1870 census. They had two children of which I am aware, but feel like there must be more: one daughter who had a daughter named Katy- and another younger daughter, my ancestor Anna Catharine STEIGER who married Andrew Jackson CARTER. The CARTERs lived in Stark and Wayne counties before moving to Texas in 1879. 03/07/98 Ryan-email rpwalker@xroadstx.com

HAYNAM. Thomas HAYNAM settled in Paris township circa 1815 and had nine children; their heirs are readily available - we are at a loss as to information pertaining to his earlier roots. Various stories suggest Germany, Ireland and England. Also, there is some suggestion of a change in spelling - does the historical record offer any insight. 03/08/98 Douglas-email Muffhaynam@earthlink.com

BOWMAN, EPLEY, WELKER, WILSON. I am looking for any information regarding parents or other details for Samuel BOWMAN m. 28 Nov 1837 Stark Co. to Hannah EPLEY; John WELKER b. 2 Feb 1809 PA m. 16 Nov 1831 Stark Co. to Mary EPLEY b. 24 Oct 1814 PA; Mahlon Stacy WILSON b. 1802 VA m. 8 Jun 1830 Stark Co. to Susannah EPLEY b 6 Feb 1810 PA. The above Epley children were daughters of Jacob EPLEY b. 17 Aug 1780 York Co, PA? and his wife Mary ?? b. 4 Jan 1780 PA? 03/11/98 Terry-email TCH6535@aol.com

CROY. Looking for any information on Andrew CROY living in Brown Twp in 1830. He had 4 male children under 10, 2 (10-16); 1 female child under 10. Andrew was born ca 1775-1790; his wife was born ca 1775-1790. Andrew died in 1856-59. Appreciate all help. 03/11/98 Barbara-email bcroy@vcn.com

GARMON, SNYDER, STIFFLER. I am searching for information on Thomas G. SNYDER, b. in Dec. 1824, in Stark Co., OH. His parents were Harmon SNYDER, b 12-28-1790 in Penn.; and Elizabeth GARMON. Elizabeth was born in 1793. Thomas G. SNYDER m Esther STIFFLER on 5-18-1846. Esther STIFFLER was born 8-3-1863 in Penn., died 8-18-1876. Thomas G. SNYDER and Esther STIFFLER had ten children: Henrey A. b 12-25-1947; Elias b 4-28-1851; Nancy J. b 8-24-1849; Joseph G., b 8-7-1853; Ann M., b 8-4-1855; Alice, b 8-9-1858; John, b 7-13-1859; Sarah J., b 9-33-1863; James F., b 4-27-1866; and one who died in infancy. Any further information on the SNYDERs, STIFFLERs, or GARMONs would be greatly appreciated. 03/12/98 Deb-email ussery@ptcnet.net

TEEL. Searching in Stark County for the parents of my paternal grandparents. Adna Aaron TEEL, born 1868 in Lexington Township. Ethelda (Etha) Marshall TEEL born 6/19/1872 in Canton, OH. Any other information on them would be greatly appreciated as well. 03/14/98 Judy-email BobJudyRieke@compuserve.com

BULL, HOYLAND. Seeking descendants of early Stark Co. resident Hezekiah BULL. He and wife, SARAH HOYLAND settled in Kendal about 1814 with their children from Hartford, CN. After Hezekiah's death, the family members all settled in Richland Co., today's Ashland Co. By 1895, most descendant had died or left Ohio. Where have all the descendants gone? Contact me so I can complete our family history. 03/14/98 Patricia-email Rontrisha@aol.com

EVANS, RUMMINS. John RUMMINS and Sarah EVANS came to Stark Co in 1870. Looking for any info on this couple. 03/16/98 -email rrummins@host.cass.net

CASPER, FOULK. I am looking for information on the parents of Sarah CASPER who was born in Stark Co 24 Apr 1844. Her parents were Henry CASPER of Germany b about 1815 and Rachel FOULK of Ohio born about 1822. Her mother was Mrs. Dorothy FOULK born in Ohio about 1802. Any information would be appreciated. 03/17/98 Walter-email heinrich@iex.net

PILLARS, POTTS. Samuel PILLARS listed on the 1820 census as Stark Co. His wife was Charlotte POTTS. Also listed in 1820 & 1830 census was a William PILLARS. Looking for any connection anyone may have, as I know very little about them. 03/17/98 Dave-email bcroy@vcn.com

HYSONG. I am searching for any information on my grandpa, Emanuel H. HYSONG. He died in Stark Co. Ohio in 1949. I need information on where he was born. And who his parents were, and also if there were any siblings. I just started my research and can't get any farther than this. I believe he was born somewhere in Pa. 03/18/98 Ruth-email RBLindsay@worldnet.att.net

MCLAUGHLIN, SPRINGER. I am searching for information on a Julia Francis (SPRINGER) MCLAUGHLIN who was married to a William MCLAUGHLIN. They lived in Canal Fulton. Julia was born 28 Nov 1859 and died 19 Dec 1929. 03/18/98 Dave-email rrummins@host.cass.net

LANTZER. Researching my grandfather, Charles Franklin LANTZER born 27 July 1883 Dundee Ohio. 03/19/98 Linda-email s10man@bellsouth.net

BISHOP, CHAMBERS, HANKINS. Looking for fellow searchers of descendants of Samuel Sharpe HANKINS, who moved to the Massillon area in 1831 with his wife and five children. They settled near the edge of town on what became Hankins Road and bore four more children. His wife, Rebecca BISHOP, d in 1982 and he m Lucinda CHAMBERS and had four more children. Samuel d 22 May 1864. 03/20/98 Gary-email GaryHankns@aol.com

BRADLE, EYER. Looking for information on Jacob EYER or his family. They came from Germany and settled in Stark County about 1835 when he was 6 years old. He married Ann BRADLE. I would certainly appreciate any information on this family! 03/20/98 Yvonne-email ndskys@wworld.com

LINK. John LINK came to Kentucky after the Mexican-American War and settled in Logan Co where he married (three times) and raised a large family. Have a record of his having sold the land awarded to him when he was released from the U.S. Army in New Orleans and the land was in Ohio. He sold it through a notary in Canton, Ohio. Family stories say his parents died when he and his brother were young and they were taken in by an uncle. They both ran away to join the army when the war broke out and never returned. The brother (name unknown) either was blown up on a ship or went to California. John Link's parents, according to some sources, are buried in a cemetery in Stark Co. John spoke with a broken accent (German) and again some say he came to this county with his family when he was three; others that he was born here. Have information on John and his children and other descendants from the time he arrived in Kentucky. My branch wound up in Texas as did two other sons of John. 03/21/98 Martha-email MB102738@aol.com

CONFER, KEELER, NAGEL. Request information on Ward CONFER and Margaret (NAGEL) CONFER, parents of Betty Jane CONFER born 17 Jun 1927, in Canton Ohio. They lived at 112 Herbruck Ct NE in 1927 to ?. Also on Annie H. KEELER, may have been foster mother? 03/21/98 Leonard-email glasslb@home.com

MCGINN, MORLAN, TOWNSEND. I am seeking information on Lydia TOWNSEND MORLAN married to John MCGINN. They were probably in their 70's and living in Alliance in the 1890's. Lydia was my gr.gr. grandmother's sister. 03/22/98 Celia-email dferd@bigfoot.com

FRANCIS, WILKINSON. Help!! I am looking for the parents of Charity WILKINSON, b. ca 1830, OH (I think Stark Co). She married a Levi FRANCIS on 23 Apr 1853, Stark Co., OH. It is unknown when they left the area, but there son John Wilkinson FRANCIS was born 23 Dec 1869, Stockton Co., ILL. Any help on the FRANCIS, WILKINSON family will be of greatly appricated. 03/22/98 Robert-email rrummins@host.cass.net

COLLINS, THOMPSON. I am searching for Mary Ann COLLINS and James Leonard THOMPSON. They were married in Stark Co. 3 July 1836. Lived in Ohio for a time then migrated to Minnesota, I think Mary Ann died in Minnesota. Any information on the parents of either of these people would be appreciated. James Leonard THOMPSON was my grandfather, born in 1813, and I have been trying for years to establish his parents. Will share what info I have. 03/23/98 -email MKind25558@aol.com

BAKER, RUCKER. I'm searching for decendents of Samuel RUCKER b. abt 1832 in Greenbrier Co WV and moved to Barbour Co. WV where he raised his children. He died in the mid 1880s. Many of his children and grandchildren moved to Stark Co. Ohio in the early 1900s. Samuel's children included: William L.S. RUCKER, John W.P., George S.T., Jerrett, and James, Gideon RUCKER, and Pocahantas (Ollie) RUCKER BAKER. Any leads on this family line will be greatly appreciated. 03/23/98 Cara-email grider@c2i2.com

BAIR, BARR, BAUEREIS, BENTZ, BESSOL, BURGART, BURKHART, DAGY, DURHAM, EBY, FLEURY, FLORY, FOULK, GARTEE, GREINER, GREWEY, GRIMM, HENNEY, HERZOG, INDERMEHLE, JENN, JONMARIE, KOTZ, LAILLET, LALLOT, LALLOW, LALLOZ, LASH, LEEZER, LOMONT, MARTIN, MERCER, MOTTINGER, PAULUS, PITTENGER, PROSSER, RILEY, RILLEY, RISLEY, ROOTH, SALLOT, SNYDER (2), SPEAR, STALL, STANTON, STOFFEL, SULT, TRIEM, TROUP, UNGERICH, UNGERICHT, VOGELSESANG, WESTRICH, WESTRICK, YENN, YOUNG

UNGERICH, UNGERICHT. Elizabeth, George, and Peter UNGERICH / UNGERICHT, all married in Stark Co in 1845, 1847, and 1840 respectively. Looking for any information, dates on them and other UNGERICHTs. Any link between these UNGERICHTs and David Christian UNGERICHT (b. 18 Aug 1828 Union City, Indiana, married 1 June 1854, lived in Darke Co, Ohio, d. 1898) would be a major breakthrough. 04/02/98 Rex-email rwu@ticnet.com

BENTZ, HENNEY. I am looking for information about Jacob BENTZ, b. abt 1800 in Germany, m. Saloma, in Pennsylvania. Had a daughter, Susannah, b. 1830 in PA, m. Jacob HENNEY, 8 July 1870, in Summit Co., OH. 04/03/98 Janice-email vinson@harbornet.com

MOTTINGER, RISLEY. Henry MOTTINGER b in 1807 m Catherine RISLEY. Catherine died in Alliance, Stark Co, OH. The children to this union were born in Stark Co, OH. Henry moved his family to Missouri where he died in 1865. Henry's parentage is unknown except for the fact that he did know he had brothers. Could Henry's parents be of the MOTTINGER line from the counties of Columbiana and Summit? We are trying to connect Henry MOTTINGER to Reason MOTTINGER by their parents. Reason was born in Columbiana Co to George and Catherine MOTTINGER. We would appreciate any help. 04/04/98 Renee-email PongoSix@aol.com and Carol email-cjohann@whidbey.com

LAILLET, LALLOT, LALLOW, LALLOZ, LOMONT, SALLOT. Information for Augustus C. LALLOW, b: about 1828, (possible France). Married Honorena LOMONT, May 10, 1857. Died 1900 in Allen Co., Indiana. Known of French settlers in Stark Co, before coming to Allen Co., IN. No father or mother's name, it is thought Augustus had two sisters. Possible spellings of name: LALLOT, SALLOT, LALLOZ and LAILLET. One story tells of Augustus' parents dying on the ship coming to America, and he then takes the name of the people who raise him. We know the LOMONTS lived in Stark Co., before coming to Indiana. 04/06/98 Joyce-email jjcrowl@c3net.net

SNYDER. I would like information on Benewell SNYDER born 4-4-1817 in Pa. Married to Margaret SNYDER born 3-15-1815 in Pa. United Brethren in religion. Came to Ohio in 1831. Their son Levi SNYDER (my ancestor) was born in Lexington Twp Stark Co on 1-28-1842. In 1849 Benewell SNYDER and his family moved to Monroe Twp, Allen Co Ohio. The 1850 History of Allen county says he and his wife and 3 of their children died during the war. 04/07/98 Nancy-email spall@your.net

PAULUS. I am looking for absolutely any information on the surname PAULUS. I have confirmed Jacob and Anna PAULUS and Daniel and Mary PAULUS were all from Stark Co. Daniel and Mary were having children in Canton area in the mid to late 1800's. 04/07/98 -email JPaul1210@aol.com

GREWEY, JENN, STOFFEL, YENN. JENN - Spelled YENN in the US for both of these families. Iam looking for information on a JENN (YENN) family that came to the US on April 26, 1845. Thiebaut JENN (YENN) born Jan. 27, 1813 his wife Christine (GREWEY) Simon JENN (YENN) born May 11, 1840 Christine JENN (YENN) born May 17, 1842 and Agnes JENN (YENN) born June 24, 1844. Then Appolinaire JENN (YENN) born Jan. 30, 1815 came with his wife Veronique (STOFFEL) and son Edouard born Nov. 26, 1845 - this family arrived in New York around March of 1851. Both families I believe lived in Stark Co. Ohio. 04/07/98 Joyce-email joyroper@ipa.net

INDERMEHLE, PITTENGER, RILEY, RILLEY. Looking for record of death of Charles D. RILEY born in 1881, was killed in an accident of some kind, wife was Flora INDERMEHLE. If it helps he was born in Canton, Stark Co. If you have any records of him please let me know. Parents were Alexander RILEY and Nancy (PITTENGER), also last name may be spelled RILLEY. 04/07/98 Becky-email bgjc@rmci.net

FOULK, STALL. Daniel STALL and Lydia FOULK were married in Stark Co. on 28 Oct. 1856. Who were their parents? Any info would be appreciated. 04/08/98 -email Rejobird@aol.com

GARTEE, MARTIN. Cyrus GARTEE was born on 3 May 1814 in Lebanon Co Pennsylvania. He was married to Sophia MARTIN (daughter of Henry MARTIN and Hannah) on 30 Sep 1845 in Stark County, Ohio. Sophia MARTIN was born on 5 Nov 1822 in York Co Pennsylvania. I believe they lived in Stark Co some years before moving to Putnam Co Ohio. Looking for info on GARTEE or MARTIN. 04/09/98 Richard-email RGartee@worldnet.att.net

FLEURY, FLORY, GRIMM, JONMARIE. My ancestors arrived in Stark Co. in 1832 from Alsace Lorraine France. Joseph FLEURY/FLORY b.1797and his wife Marie Aime JONMARIE came with their three sons, Charles, Joseph Jr.and Jean Pierre Albert, their fourth son Francois (Frank) was born in Stark Co. in 1837. In the 1840's they lived in Nimishillen Twp. Frank married Adline GRIMM. They had six children, Mary, Eugene, Melendy/Lindy, Elizabeth, Laury and Frances Julia FLORY. The Stark Co. Courthouse in Canton burned down in 1848 so any records my ancestors may have had were destroyed. 04/09/98 -email GENTREE3@aol.com

LASH, ROOTH. Anna Christina LASH and John ROOTH were married 29 Apr 1828. I would like to hear from anyone researching these surnames. Who were their parents (possibly Isaac and Eva LASH)? Who were their children? I have much LASH information to exchange. 4/10/98 Shirley-email BERNDT@wmich.edu

BARR, BAIR, SULT. Seek info on Abraham BARR, BAIR b. 1828 Mahoning Co Ohio d. 1895 Huntington Co Indiana. m. 1853 Pickaway Co Ohio to Sarah SULT b 1838 Stark Co d. 1912 Huntington Co Indiana. Children: Mary Elizabeth BAIR b. 1854, Barbara Ann BAIR b. 1857, Phoebe Jane BAIR b. 1859, Aaron Jerome BAIR b. 1862, Laura Cathrine BAIR b. 1865, William Daniel BAIR b. 1870, Edward Abram BAIR b. 1872, Cora Ida BAIR b. 1874. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Would like to find names of parents and siblings of Abraham and Sarah. 04/18/98 Mary-email rbair@camden.tds.net

EBY, LEEZER. Seeking info on possible connection between Catherine LEEZER, who married David EBY in Stark Co., OH 1809 and Abraham LEEZER whose estate was probated, Stark Co., OH in 1826. Are they related to Daniel LEEZER who moved to McKeesport, Allegheny Co., PA c. 1830's? 04/18/98 Jerry-email jhale@aug.com

PROSSER, TROUP. I am looking for the descendants of David TROUP who was born in 1819 in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was married twice in Hancock Co., West Virginia. His first wife was Susan PROSSER, and they had three children John Abram, b. August 22, 1847, George Alexander, b. April 24, 1855, and James Franklin, b. August 12, 1857. His second wife's name was Mary ? and they had two children, David Elmer, b.April 29, 1863, and Thomas Edmon, b. February 5, 1869. There was a TROUP photography studio in Canton. I know that there was a George E. TROUP, May 20, 1892 - May 30, 1984 and his wife Dena Dole, April 2, 1893 - May 7, 1883, they were relatives living in the Canton area. Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated. 04/18/98 Bridget-email ordichbt@valunet.com

STANTON, YOUNG. Looking for Orin George STANTON who married Carrie YOUNG. Their daughter Ida Melvina was born in Massillon, Stark Co., OH in 1881. Supposedly Orin was born in Germany. Carrie died from cholera and Orin brought his children to Texas. He dumped his daughters with a family named Hall in Waco Texas in the 1890's and then took his sons to Colorado. His daughters never saw their father again. Orin and Carrie had the following children: Clara (b. 1879), Ida (b.1881), Bert, Charlie and Will. 04/19/98 Norma-email nckarter@flash.net

MERCER, SPEAR. Searching for SPEAR family in Stark C..Have picture approx 1910-1920 taken in Canton Ohio. SPEAR family consisted of Andrew Oscar, his wife Jennie D. (MERCER) and their three children, Kempus Q., Ruby and Earl Eldridge. The picture is of Kempus, any information, please e-mail me...thanks. 04/22/98 Susan-email Sli1031@aol.com

TRIEM. I am searching on any info on the TRIEM family parentage and siblings alike. Thanks for your help. 04/25/98 Louisa-email worldtraveller@altavista.net

BESSOL, HERZOG, KOTZ. Looking for any information on a family named KOTZ, who lived in Massillon from about 1851-1857. They immigrated to OH from somewhere in Bavaria, and moved on to Mishawaka, IN, perhaps in company of the HERZOG family. They were Roman Catholic. There were 4 children - girls were Marie, Balbina, and Crescenthia; boy was Joseph. Only information I have on the parents is from Balbina's death certificate, where father's name is given as Franz KOTZ, mother as Marie BESSOL. 04/26/98 Sue-email suecrane@sprynet.com

SNYDER. Would like marriage record on the following couple: To someone with access to marriage records of the Brethren faith. Benewell SNYDER born 4-4-1817 married to Margaret (SNYDER) SNYDER born 3-15-1815. Not sure what faith, but most of their decendants were United Brethren. I was told that they were both born in Pennsylvania, although I have no proof of that. It is possible that they were also married in Pa, but I do know that their 5th child was born in Lexington Twp, Stark County Ohio in 1842 and they came to Monroe Twp Allen County Ohio in 1849. They lived there until their death around 1866. I don't know the exact date, but found bills for their caskets in the estate papers at the court house. Five caskets. Four large and one small. The Allen County History says they and three of their children died in a diptheria epidemic during the war. 04/26/98 Nancy-email spall@your.net

BAUEREIS, VOGELSESANG. Newspaper article indicates ancestors Caroline BAUEREIS, Thomas BAUEREIS, and Catharine BAUEREIS emigrated from Germany to New York, then to North Canton, OH. Catharine married Frederick VOGELSESANG. 04/28/98 Judy-email BobJudyRieke@compuserve.com

DAGY. I'm looking for information about the DAGY family in Canton around 1900. 04/29/98 Bill-email DAGYWJ@oge.com

BURGART, BURKHART, GREINER, WESTRICH, WESTRICK. Peter WESTRICK (WESTRICH) married to Agness GREINER, date unknown. They lived in Stark Co 1820 - 1840. The children's names are: Francisca Catharin b. Sep 08, 1815 in Lautercken, Rheinpfaiz. Francisca married Adam BURGART (BURKHART) in Stark Co estimated 1835-1837. Son named Henry Westrick dates are unknown. Peter & Agness sold property in Putnam Co Ohio to Frances & Adam in 1840. Peter & Agness in Putnam County by 1850. The census records show Peter living in Stark County, Ohio in 1830-1840. I am looking for the Stark Co connection. 04/30/98 Cathy-email CHayden762@aol.com

DURHAM, Richard Sr., Richard Jr., James, etc. They came to Stark Co via DE,PA. They arrived in about 1815 and left in 1845 for IN. Richard Sr. is said to have died in 1825. in Ohio. I would appreciate any information any one might know. Thanks. 04/30/98 Genevieve-email GVKiefer@Yahoo.com

LINK, MCANESPIE, STEINER. Helen/Ellen/Ella STEINER was born 21 Jan 1853, met Patrick MCANESPIE in Canton in 1868. They married about 1872 and moved to Patrick's home of Lancaster. Helen's parents were Louis STEINER and Josephine LINK, both from France. Is anyone researching the STEINER family in Canton? 05/01/98 Paul-email malta@enter.net

CONNEL, O'CONNEL, SHAFFER. Jacob SHAFFER was b. 18 Dec 1793 in PA. He moved to Stark Co in 1831. He married Sarah O'CONNEL or CONNEL. Jacob d. 18 Dec 1870 in Stark Co and was buried in Richville. I am searching for descendants. 05/05/98 Pat-email pfrapp@nemaine.com

LANTZER, Charles Franklin-b 27 Jul 1883. All my information said Dundee but records do not show him or parents on 1868 to 1888 birth records. He was suppose to be oldest of 8 when he ran away at thirteen never to return home or have contact with family that we are aware of, he stated his father was an abusive person. 05/06/98 Linda-email s10man@mail.lig.bellsouth.net

SAMSON, TABLER. Searching for William TABLER who married Elizabeth SAMSON. They were supposedly in Stark Co, for a time. They had a son George H. TABLER and a son William S. TABLER. George was born in 1839 in West Virginia just prior to their moving to Ohio and then on to Indiana. 05/06/98 Carol-email cjpalmer@prairieweb.com

FIRESTONE, SNIDER. Seek information about the marriage of and relations to FIRESTONE, Harriet and spouse SNIDER, Peter m. 1845 Stark Co., OH. 05/08/98 M Preston-email SunSkirt@aol.com

FIRESTONE, CARPER. Seek information about the marriage of and relations to FIRESTONE, Maria and spouse CARPER, Phillip m. 1841, Stark Co. 05/08/98 M Preston-email SunSkirt@aol.com

CHESTNUTWOOD, COLLINS. Mordecai Armstrong CHESTNUTWOOD (Abt1815) married Hannah COLLINS (b.1821 in Stark Co., OH) 1842 (in Stark Co., OH?) Am interested in any info on their parents or families. Thanks. 05/11/98 -email Sheboygan2@aol.com

COLLER, CROSLAND, HOFFACKER, HOFACKER, KENDEL, KILE, REED. Looking for descendants of Michael HOFFACKER, HOFACKER's children: John; Rachel; Elizabeth; Polly; Sophia; Eve b abt 1804 Fayette Co, PA, married 19 Dec 1822 to Adam CROSLAND; George marr Elizabeth KENDEL 30 Aug 1827 Stark Co, Ohio; Lydia marr 25 Dec 1828 Stark Co, OH to George COLLER; Michael marr 16 April 1829 Stark Co, OH Mary REED; Catherine marr 22 March 1832 Phillip KILE. 05/13/98 Barbara-email wklein@execpc.com

BRILLHART, CROSLAND, DONAT, HOFACKER, PENNEWELL, RIGGLE, SHEPLER, SNIVELEY. Adam CROSLAND, b Fayette Co, PA & Eve HOFACKER, b abt 1804 Fayette Co, PA. Looking for descendants of the children of Adam and Eve: Adam d in Mexican war; Elizabeth marr Wm PENNEWELL, Michael marr 2 Nov 1845 Medina Co, OH Lucinda RIGGLE; Mary Ann marr 9 March 1845 Stark Co, OH to Peter DONAT; Augustus marr 9 Nov 1848 Stark Co, OH Elizabeth SNIVELEY, married 2nd to Catherine BRILLHART 1863, married 3rd to Aurelia SHEPLER 5 Apr 1865 Stark Co, OH. 05/13/98 Barbara-email wklein@execpc.com

ANDREWS, RAGER. William ANDREWS was born in Stark Co. Nov 9, 1809. I am trying to find out who his parents were. I suspect his father's name was also William One of the later census says his father was foriegn born and his nationality was German. William married Margaret Maria RAGER May 24, 1832 in Tuscarawas Co.and lived there for about 8 years, Thanks. 05/14/98 David-email dandress@isomedia.com

BAIR, GRUBB, HARTER, REBER, REVER, SMITH. Jehu GRUBB born abt 1780 Pa. had at least two sons in Pa. prior to his emmigration to Stark Co. Oh. William was born in 1811 and he married Elizabeth SMITH in 1831. Wm. & Elizabeth moved to Knox Co. Ohio Jehu married Sarah REBER/REVER in 1815 then Elizabeth (HARTER) BAIR in 1833 both marriages in Stark Co. Jehu also served in the War of 1812 fromStark Co. Ohio. Who was Jehu's first wife? When/where did she die? Would like to share info on this family. 05/15/98 Carol-email cmontrose@beol.net

SWAILS, SWALES. Jacob SWAILS, SWALES purchased land in Stark Co. about 1812 from the U.S. Govm't. What happened to him after that time? 05/15/98 Carol-email cmontrose@beol.net

BAER, BACHMAN, LOEHR. My 2x great grandmother Judith BAER, born in Stark Co. in 1812 or 1813, daughter of Esther BACHMAN, born in Stark Co. June 9, 1784, Esther married Abraham BAER, born in Germany. Judith married Frederick Peter LOEHR in 1830; several of their children were born in Stark Co. Information on any of these people would be appreciated! 05/22/98 JoEllyn-email loehr@worldnet.att.net

HARSH, MORCKEL. Researching MORCKEL family. Came to OH about 1835 to near Minerva. John m. Sabinah HARSH. 05/24/98 -email CRobin1590@aol.com

JOYCE, O'KANE. Seeking information on George JOYCE b Aug 11-1899 [believe] in PA..probably Beaver Co. he later moved to Canton Ohio...parents names; John Henry JOYCE and Mary Ann (O'KANE) JOYCE of Beaver Co Pa...family Catholic. 05/26/98 Sharon-email usnavy@stic.net

KISNER, WARREN. Josiah Leonard WARREN married Frances (Fanny) KISNER 14 Aug 1817 in Stark Co Ohio. I am searching for the parents of both and would appreciate any information. Children were: Louisa C., Henry S., Frances, Andrew J., William, Oliver Perry, Katherine Ann and Josiah L. Jr. 05/26/98 Joyce-email JoyH@thevine.net

WHITMYRE, WILLIAMS. I am searching for information on the WHITMYRE family of Stark County, OH. Particularly the parentage and ancestors of Sarah WHITMYRE b August 11, 1819 in PA and married Reuben WILLIAMS on August 22, 1839 in Stark Co. Sarah (WHITMYRE) and Reuben WILLIAMS lived in the Woodville Township of Stark County in 1840. Reuben and Sarah lived in Woodville Twp. only a year or two before moving to Jackson County, IA, then Mercer County, MO then finally moved to Lincoln County, KS. Any information on the WHITMYRE/WILLIAMS family would be greatly appreciated! 06/01/98 Tonya-email jayhawk@terraworld.net

KUNFARE, SNIDER. Seeking information on Henry SNIDER. Born Oct 31, 1820 in Canton (or Stark Co), married Maria Anna KUNFARE. Would like whatever you might have on either, particulary where they lived, and information on their ancestors. Reuben and Sarah lived in Woodville Twp. only a year or two before moving to Jackson County, IA, then Mercer County, MO then finally moved to Lincoln County, KS. 06/02/98 -email LeoLtz@aol.com

OLDFIELD, WRIGHT. Researching the OLDFIELD family of Stark county. William OLDFIELD born May 03, 1809 son of OLDFIELD Samuel and WRIGHT Nancy. OLDFIELD JONATHAN born March 18, 1814 son of Samuel OLDFIELD and Nancy WRIGHT. Any information would be appreciated. 06/03/98 Gwen-email lwoods@up.net

SULLIVAN. Am searching for information regarding Ernest SULLIVAN born June 1913 in West Virginia. Also Carl SULLIVAN. Ernest was reported to be living in Massillon and Carl in Brewster in 1970 according to their mothers obituary. Any information regarding these two men and their families would be most appreciated. 06/04/98 Sherry-email Sherraygen@aol.com

CARTER, WALLER. Seeking parents and siblings - 4 sisters and 3 brothers - of (Elizabeth) Lillian CARTER b. 30 Jan 1892 North Lawrence, Stark Co. Parents said to have immigrated from Manchester, Eng. Lillian m. Isaac T. WALLER b. 25 Mar 1890 Dillonvale, Jefferson Co, OH and died in 1971 in Cadiz, OH. 06/12/98 -email krschafer@worldnet.att

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