Allen County, Ohio

Posted Queries for December 2002 thru January 2003



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HUNTER, KEELER posted by Betty Trotter on Friday, December 13, 2002

Searching for descendants of the following family listed in the 1900 Allen Co. OH Census, E.D.20, Sh.11, Line 54; Ottawa Twp., City of Lima, 202 N. Pierce St.: Frank E. HUNTER b.April 1858, 42wm, b.PA ; wife, Susie D. HUNTER b.Aug 1861, 38wf, b.NY; daughter Margie J. HUNTER b.Feb 1897, 3wf, b. Also listed is Delight KEELER, aunt b.Dec 1830, 69wf, widow, b.NY.

HENSON, SHEFFIELD posted by Charlie Brooks on Friday, December 27, 2002

I am looking for Descendants of a woman named Mary E. HENSON SHEFFIELD. Mrs. Sheffield was born in Missouri about 1918. She married a man named Sheffield and moved to Lima.

HARRIS, HARTER, HEMPLEMAN, MILLER, MOORE, PETERSON, THOMAS, WASHBURN, WOOLERY posted by Mark Miller on Wednesday, January 1, 2003

Researching MILLER from Amanda Twp., Allen Co., Ohio. Jacob and Elizabeth MILLER arrived between Allentown and Spencerville in the 1820's. Children include: Samuel, b.abt.1800, md. Diantha HARRIS Susan, b. abt. 1806, md. Norman WASHBURN Sarah, b. abt. 1807, md. Aaron HARTER Jesse, b. abt. 1808, md. Elizabeth WOOLERY John, b. abt 1813, md. Samantha HARRIS Silas, b. 1814, md. Cynthia Ann HEMPLEMAN Jacob, b. abt. 1815. md. Elizabeth MOORE Elijah, b. abt. 1816, md. Sarah PETERSON Isaac, b. abt. 1820, md.Catherine THOMAS John and Samantha are my line. Contact me with info or questions on any of these people.

BLAIR, BOND, FOOTE, HUNGERFORD, OSMON, RANES, TUNGET posted by Bobby Dobbins Title on Wednesday, January 1, 2003

Looking for descendants of Aaron J. & Amanda HUNGERFORD OSMON of Allen County, Ohio. Amanda was the daughter of Asa & Mary Angeline BOND HUNGERFORD. Aaron was son of Abraham & Charity TUNGET OSMON. Families came to Ohio 1830s-1840s. Aaron's children were Francis Hill, Martha Ellen m J. Lindsley FOOTE, William Herbert, Emma Lenore m Albertus BLAIR, Lewis m Nora RANES, Alvin Lawrence, Royal Edwin, Charity Augusta, Asa H., Ralph Waldo. Will answer all queries and exchange information.

DUFF, MORRIS posted by Beth Carver on Thursday, January 2, 2003

Looking for any information about or ancestors of Carlos P. DUFF and his wife Ethel MORRIS. According to the 1930 census, they lived at 570 W. Eureka St. in Lima, Allen Co., Ohio, and had three children: Peter DUFF, Mable DUFF, and Luverna DUFF. If anybody recognizes these names, please e-mail me. Thanks.

JONES, WILLIAMS posted by Anna Brown on Sunday, January 12, 2003

Diana JONES' obituary states that she died at home of youngest son, John Davis JONES 18 Sept 1883 and is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery Piqua OH. Seeking proof of death - e.g., copy of an obituary in Lima paper would suffice. John D. JONES d 1919 Lima Also would like to contact descendants of John D. JONES' only child Alberta JONES(b 1876) who married Cary Cyrus WILLIAMS on 18 Sept 1896. Alberta and Cary had two sons: Frederick J. and John C. WILLIAMS.

BOOP, GREEN, HETZLER posted by Nannette Prinsen on Saturday, January 18, 2003

I Am Searching For Info On Emerson B. GREEN. He Was Married To Emma HETZLER. They Had 11 Children, Born In The Late 1800'S, Who I Believe Were Born In Lima. I Am Positive That Part Of Them Were. Children's Names Enclude: Harry H., Fred R., Bessie B., Roger A., Edith Grace;, Charles Guy, Hazel Fern (Twin), Mabel V. (Twin), Cleo Eleanor, Hugh D., And Marion Floyd. The Family Was Seperated Around 1901 With The Death Of Emma. The Twins Went To The Childrens Home And Hugh Was Adopted Into The BOOP Family. I Have Been Told They Lived At 900 Ritchie Ave. Any Information On Emerson B. Green Would Help. I Have Not Been Able To Go Back Any Further. Thanks

HUG, MATTER, MOTTER, STEINER, STETTLER posted by Gloria Motter on Saturday, January 25, 2003

MATTER, Samuel b. Abt. 1807 in Switzerland, d.12-31-1853 in Richland Twp. Allen Co Oh. Married to Elizabeth STETTLER d/o Christian STETTLER & Barbara STEINER. Children of S. & E. Matter: John, Christian, Elizabeth, Anna, Elias, Lydia, Daniel, Jacob, Sarah, & Lizzie. Elizabeth, after the death of Samuel MATTER married Godried HUG from Allen Co. (no children by this marriage) Trying to locate where Samuel is buried, names of his parents, any information about Samuel. I will share all I have on this family. I have quite bit on son John MOTTER b.7 Mar 1837 d.26 April 1915 & other MATTER/MOTTER's in this line.

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