Allen County, Ohio

Posted Queries for May 1998



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MAY, SAWMILLER posted by Donna Parlette on Sunday, May 3, 1998

SAWMILLER family from Elida, Ohio. My grandma was born Clara May Sawmiller, July 16,1894 daughter of Cloyd and Ida (MAY) Sawmiller. She and her brother Claraence (twins ) were the oldest of 11 children. They had a Pennsylvania Dutch background. Do I have any long lost cousins out there?

BROWN posted by Anne Young on Sunday, May 3, 1998

I'm looking for any information on JOSIAH BERRY b. 22 Nov 1844. Fought in the Civil War. Married SARAH BROWN abt 1870 and lived in Allen Co. in the 1870's and 80's. I think they moved to Oklahoma from Allen Co.

ASHCRAFT, RUMBAUGH posted by Donna Parlette on Sunday, May 3, 1998

RUMBAUGH, William King and ASHCRAFT, Mary. Does any one have information on Mary's family? I have alot of information on the Rumbaugh's that I am willing to share.

PYRON posted by Lou Crockett Bridges on Sunday, May 3, 1998

PYRON: I am looking for a Robert B. "Bob" PYRON who was in Lima, Ohio in 1928. An article was in the Lima Paper about a reunion abt 1928 in the Hotel Norval. The paper talks about Bob Pyron Millionaire Oil Operator. I am looking for this article from the paper and also would like to find his descendants. He is my daddy's uncle.

BARNES, ONEAL, ONEIL, THOMPSON posted by Vickie Christiansen on Sunday, May 3, 1998

Looking for information on my ggrandparents; Thomas Jefferson THOMPSON (bn: 1849,PA - died 1918 in Lima, Allen Co.), and Hattie Louise O'NEAL (O'NEIL) (bn: 1866, "Williams City", OH); I believe she was the daughter of Henry O'NEAL and Elizabeth (Betsy) BARNES. They had the following children: Lela Bell (Zolman, Torrance),May E., William Ivan, John Henry (Jay), Ruth Hazel (Zimmerman, Bowyer), Emil Ray, Franz (Fritz), Tina (Shepherd, Berry), Gerald, Paul, and Marie (Hutchison). Would love to hear from anyone connected to the THOMPSONS, O'NEALS, and/or BARNES families. I have some information, and old family pictures to share. Thanks.

DOWNHOUR posted by Jeanen Downhour Monteleone on Sunday, May 3, 1998

DOWNHOUR, Stephen, age 76, widower, was living in Allen Co. OH 1880 Census with his son-in-law Frederick Fischer. When did Stephen die? 3rd great grand daughter seeking info.

BEEDE, CAMPBELL, HARBERT, KENDALL, MAXON, MAXSON, SHAFER posted by Greg A. Schaffer on Friday, May 15, 1998

Searching for any information regarding Samuel K. SHAFER born November 1835, possibly in or around Allen Co. Other Surnames tied to Samuel K. SHAFER are: MAXON, MAXSON, HARBERT, KENDALL, CAMPBELL, BEEDE, McCLELLAND.

APLAS, BRANNAN, BRANNON, BRENEN, DAVIS, FAULKNER, KUSHMAUL, WORLINE posted by Faith A. Myers on Sunday, May 17, 1998

Researching any KUSHMAUL (Kusmaul, Kussmaul, Kuszmaul or variations) descendents of Jonathan KUSHMAUL, b. 1814 in Motzingen, Wuerttemburg, Germany, to Allen County by 1845, son William, born 1848 in Allen County. Jonathan's daughters: Mary - md APLAS, Susan - md FAULKNER, Elizabeth - md WORLINE. Also need information on family of William's first wife, Mary Adeline BRANNAN(BRENEN, BRANNON), daughter of Robert and Rachel C. (DAVIS) BRANNAN. Would like to find burials of Jonathan, wife Salome, and Mary A. (BRANNAN) KUSHMAUL, possibly Woodlawn Cemetery in Lima. Any leads most appreciated!

CLAWSON, PATTON posted by R. Harrah on Sunday, May 17, 1998

Looking for information on PATTON, Samuel married CLAWSON, Harriet, Oct. 21,1858 in ALLEN CO. Any information will be appreciated. Thank you.

SPITTER, WALLER posted by George Waller on Sunday, May 24, 1998

Margaret WALLER married Daniel SPITTER in Allen County in May, 1836. I would appreciate any information on this couple.  

CALVELAGE, FETTIG, KORTIER, REINEMEYER, SHAFFER posted by Carol Haala Walkins on Sunday, May 24, 1998

I am researching my great grandfather's family.  Ferdinand H. REINEMEYER was the first boy  baptized in St. John's Catholic Church in Delphos, OH, b. 8/12/1844, d. 1/13/1933. He married Paulina FETTIG 5/2/1871. His father's name Francis & was born in Osnabruck, Germany. I am looking for any information on the FETTIG & REINEMEYER families. They lived all of their lives in Allen County Ohio.  His son Frederick ran a business for many years in  Delphos, and in later years with his son Paul. My grandfather's name was William Frank REINEMEYER  and had siblings who resided in the area, Clara KORTIER, Isabel CALVELAGE, Lucy SHAFFER, Andy REINEMEYER. Any links to any of these families would be most appreciated. Thank you, Carol.

BRANTNER, CALDWELL, VANHORN posted by Judy Solomon on Sunday, May 24, 1998

Samuel BRANTNER married Margaret Caldwell in Franklin Co., Ohio in 1859. They had a son named George Lewis. Looking for info about the Brantner and Caldwell lines. Also looking for info on Andrew Jackson Van Horn, wife Mary Anne Dealy.

CAQUE, COLBATH, GEHM, HOGE, HUGHES, LITTLER, OVERMYER, PERRY posted by Nancy M. Beasley on Sunday, May 24, 1998

COLBATH, HOGE, PERRY, HUGHES, LITTLER, CAQUE, OVERMYER, GEHM James Alexander "Alex" COLBATH b1828 was elected Sheriff of Allen Co in 1869 and again in 1871.  He married Margaret HOGE, daughter of William and Sophia (PERRY) HOGE.  James and Margaret COLBATH's children were:  Lemuel G. COLBATH; Virginia A. COLBATH who m. Thomas F. LITTLER; William H. COLBATH who m. Kate I. CAQUE; Katherine Maryann COLBATH who m. Charles Monfort HUGHES in 1878; Ida Mae COLBATH who m. Edward OVERMYER; Harriet N. COLBATH; and Isabel "Belle" COLBATH who m. Benton Douglas GEHM.

BAIRD, BRATTAIN, BRIGGS, CARPENTER, COLBATH, CREPS, HAMILTON, HMAILTON, HOGE, LEASE, PERRY, RAMBO, RAMNBO, WATSON posted by Nancy M. Beasley on Sunday, May 24, 1998

HOGE, PERRY, BAIRD, BRIGGS, BRATTAIN, RAMNBO, HAMILTON, LEASE, WATSON, CREPS AND CARPENTER Looking for info on william HOGE and wife Sophia PERRY.  They were both born in or near Washington Co, PA and moved first to Logan Co, OH, then to Lima, Allen Co, OH c1837.  Their children were:  George W HOGE b1862 who m. Rebecca LEASE; Zulinia HOGE b1819 who m. Thomas W. BAIRD and lived in Rockford, OH; William P. HOGE who m. first Ettie BRIGGS, and second Mary Ann BRATTAIN; Margaret HOGE b1825 who in 1849 m James Alexander COLBATH who in 1869 became Sheriff of Allen Co; Mary Jane HOGE who m. Thomas RAMBO; Rachel J. HOGE who m. James W. HMAILTON; Andrew Jackson HOGE; Isabella HOGE who m. Benjamin M. WATSON; Sophia HOGE who m. James T. WATSON; Katherine Hudler or Scheidler MaryAnn HOGE; Benton HOGE who m. Jane?; and Virginia HOGE who m. Hamilton Davison CREPS and lived in Westminster, OH.

CLIPPINGER, COLBATH, DETWILER, GRAY, HUGHES, MARSHALL, WELLS posted by Nancy M. Beasley on Sunday, May 24, 1998

HUGHES, CLIPPINGER, COLBATH, DETWILER, MARSHALL, GRAY, WELLS Looking for any connections to Richard Talbot HUGHES who was Treasurer of Allen Co. elected 1871 and 1873.  One of his brothers, Charles Marion HUGHES was a Probate Judge during that same time period.  Richard and his wife, Charlotte Matilda CLIPPINGER (my gg grandparents) were the parents of: Charles monfort, California Monzelle, Mary Florence, Richard Humphrey, William Clarence, Clara Adelia, and Charlotte Lenore. Charles Monfort Hughes m. Katherine Maryann COLBATH 18 June 1878.  They lived in Lima, OH, where he was a banker, and later in Beaver Falls, PA.  Her father, James Alexander COLBATH was elected Sheriff of Allen Co. in 1869 and again in 1871. Mary Florence HUGHES m. Irvin B. DETWILER 1882.  Richard Humphrey HUGHES m. Jennie Luelle WELLS.  Clara Adelia HUGHES m. William Stanley MARSHALL 1894 and lived in Milwaukee and Madison, WI.  Charlotte Lenore HUGHES m. Howard Eugene GRAY 1895; she died in Kansas City, MO

CLIPPINGER, HUGHES, JAQUES, KIPLINGER, NYE, RAITT, REEDER, ROSS, SEAVER, STILES, WHITNEY posted by Nancy M. Beasley on Sunday, May 24, 1998

CLIPPINGER, JAQUES, ROSS, SEAVER, KIPLINGER, STILES, NYE, RAITT, REEDER, WHITNEY Looking for any connections to my ggg grandparents, Humphrey CLIPPINGER and wife Sarah Ann JAQUES (daughter of Samuel JAQUES III and Elizabeth ROSS). They m. Nov 6, 1834.  Their children were:  Mary Elizabeth who died young; Charlotte Matilda "Tillie" CLIPPINGER b 1836 who m. Richard Talbot HUGHES in 1855; Susan Miller CLIPPINGER b 1838 who m. John H. SEAVER; John Sanford "Sant" CLIPPINGER b1840 who m. first Myra ROSS and m. second Emma REEDER; Sarah Jane CLIPPINGER b1842 who m. first Samuel KIPLINGER and second Horace L. STILES; Samuel Dallas CLIPPINGER b1844, killed in 1864 in Atlanta; Adam Humphrey CLIPPINGER b1847, m Clarissa Matilda WHITNEY; Caroline Adelia "Delie" CLIPPINGER b1850, m Edward quincy NYE; and Amelia Belinda "Binnie" CLIPPINGER b1853 who m. C.H. RAITT.  They all lived in Lima, OH, c1844-1890.

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