Geauga County, Ohio

Posted Queries for August 1996 thru April 1997



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PORTER, TOWN posted by Sandy McSpadden on Thursday, August 8, 1996
I am searching for the parents of Betsey PORTER, b/1807 in NYS. She married Lyman TOWN of Onondaga Co.,NY and lived in Middlefield, Geauga Co.,OH. It is possible that she may be of American Indian descent.

PORTER, TOWN posted by Sandy McSpadden on Monday, August 19, 1996
Who were the parents of Betsey PORTER? She was b/1807 in NY State, married Lyman TOWN of Onondaga CO.,NY and in the 1830's moved to Middlefield, Geauga Co.,OH

DONALDSON, MOORE, NEWCOMB, SMITH posted by Walt Newcomb on Friday, October 18, 1996
I seek ancestors of: Nathaniel MOORE Sr., who, although of Parkman, Geauga Co., has ancestors who lived in Garrettsville, Portage Co. Anyone who can provide information on this group of MOOREs will be of great help. Also seeking ancestors of Thomas DONALDSON, Orrin NEWCOMB, and Norman SMITH, each of whom either lived in Portage himself, or had offspring who did, or both.

HIGLEY, KNOWLTON posted by William Dale Allen on Tuesday, October 22, 1996
Am inquiring about Knowltons and Higleys in the Western Reserve about 1820. They settled in Trumbull and Portage Counties, plus probably other counties in the same locale.

CUTLER, JOHNSON, MILLET posted by Alice Allen on Friday, November 8, 1996
Looking for information about William MILLET, who was in Geauga Co. as early as 1813, when he placed his son Alexander in the care of John CUTLER of Newberry. Who was William's wife, any other children? Why was Alexander placed in care and keeping of John CUTLER? Is this William MILLET the father of my gg grandmother, Mary MILLET, who married Samuel H. JOHNSON in 1843 in Jo Daviess Co. IL?

SCHRACK, SCHROCK, WEIKEL posted by Doug Weikel on Monday, November 11, 1996
I'am looking for any information on a Phebe SCHROCK(SCHRACK)who was born on Dec. 9,1830 in Mansfield, Ohio. Her fathers name was Charles and her mothers name was Susan. On Nov. 28, 1850 she married a George WEIKEL and had 6 children, Lovezilla Adella, Rosa Agnes, Mary Alice, Sarah Emma, John Jay and Effie Alfaretta. I would appreciate any information on any of these names. Thank You.

BADGER, BOSLEY, RICE posted by Sandra Lewis on Thursday, November 21, 1996
I am looking for information on William Silas RICE and Roxannah BADGER. They had daughter Roxana RICE b. 4 Oct 1830 Ohio who married 21 Jun 1845 Reed Wilbur BOSLEY in Geauga County. Reed Wilbur BOSLEY b. Jan 1826 Trumbull Co. Ohio. Roxana and Reed ended up in Clinton Co. Iowa.

GEE, SCOTT posted by Marilyn Williams on Friday, November 22, 1996
SCOTT.....I am looking for proof of parents of Sarah C. SCOTT who married Gilbert Gee in 1832 in Geauga Co. Best guess is Eldad and Eunis from CT who lived in Geauga from about 1825 - 1840.

HOLCOMB, WRIGHT posted by P. Rennells on Sunday, December 1, 1996
HOLCOMB, WRIGHT - Need death date and burial place of Mary Ann WRIGHT HOLCOMB who married Marvin Holcomb 7 Oct 1849 [Chardon] Geauga Co., Ohio. After her death Marvin married her sister Catherine and moved to Michigan. Need also info on parents of Catherine and Mary Ann.

DAUCHY, JENKS, ROSS, TRAVIS posted by Scott T. Kraus on Monday, December 9, 1996
JENKS: Stephen JENKS, b. 17 Mar 1772, d. Thompson Twp., Geauga Co., OH. Had three wives, Hannah Dauchy, Rachel Travis, and Abigail Ross. Had probably nine children, four known: John (b. abt 1811), Abigail (b. abt 1818), Stephen Jr., (b. abt 1823), Mary (b. abt 1828). Stephen was a noted hymnist from CT and MA, and came to Thompson Twp. in 1820s. Want info on this family, and willing to share all information on his ancestry. Thank you, Scott T. Kraus

COTTRELL, TRASK posted by Sara Singleton Slaven on Thursday, January 2, 1997
Who were the parents of Anna COTTRELL who married Isaac TRASK 26 May 1825 in Geauga Co? Anna Died 1832-1833 same area, but death place and burial unknown. Any help greatly appreciated.

EVANS, FULLER posted by Anne Fuller on Friday, January 10, 1997
FULLER - Cuyahoga Co - Searching for information on Jacob FULLER wife Lucy EVANS who came to Brecksville, Cuyahoga Co. ca. 1825, from Geauga Co. Children Abel B. FULLER, Mathew FULLER and more. Jacob moved to Putnam Co., OH about 1860.

DEWEY, LAMOREAUX, PARKS, PEASE, ROCKAFELLOW posted by Randy Hoover on Tuesday, January 28, 1997
Looking for info on: LAMEREAUX, DEWEY, PARKS, PEASE, ROCKAFELLOW All from early 1800's to 1960's. The PEASE name I've found in Hamdben, LAMEREAUX in Chesterland. All the names have enventual Lake Co (Willoughby/Waite Hill/Kirtland) locations. I'm researaching names of my mothers side of my family and am seeking Geauga possibilites/links.

MCCONNELL posted by Mac Bozeman on Wednesday, February 12, 1997
ROBERT McCONNELL (Jr.) of PA. Allegheny Co. Left PA. to OH. after 1812. Wife was ? McKNIGHT or McNAUGHTON. Son John born circa 1814 in Pa. or OH. JOHN McCONNELL (no known siblings except possible brother David) eventually settles in Warren Co. Il. circa 1840 where he marries Mary Z. Turnbull, born in OH. in 1825. Do not know where Robert McConnell last resided, Oh. or Il. Interested in all OH. Robert McConnells for eliminations, possibles, or confirmations 1812 to probably no later than 1860. Will share all I have

HANCOCK, HOBART, JOHNSON, RUDD, THOMPSON, WHEELER posted by Bruce Kopf on Sunday, February 23, 1997
HANCOCK/JOHNSON - Searching for information on the family of Joseph HANCOCK (son of Thomas and Amy Ward), b. 17 Mar 1800 at Springfield, Hampden, MA, d. 05 Jul 1893 at Payson, Utah, UT; m. 1st 18 Feb 1823 at Canandaigua, Ontario, NY, Betsey JOHNSON (parents unknown), b. c1802, d. 1831 at Chagrin Township, Lake, OH; m. 2nd 22 Mar 1835 at Geauga, OH, Experience WHEELER HOBART RUDD, b. 21 Jun 1792 at Chesterfield, Cheshire, NH, d. 28 Oct 1852 at Provo, Utah, UT. Five children from 1st m. were (1) Solomon, b. 1825 at Ontario, NY, d. 1853-4 at probably IA; m. 06 Jan 1846 at Chequest Township, Van Buren, IA, Eliza Jane THOMPSON; (2) Clarrisa Rhoda, b. 1827 at Chagrin, d. MO; (3) Joseph Johnson, b. 1828 at Chagrin, d. CA; (4) Cordelia, b. 1829 at Chagrin, d. in childhood; (5) Eli, b. 1830 at Chagrin, d. 1881-2 on Snake River, MT. One child from 2nd m. was Amy, b. 12 May 1835 at Liberty, Clay, MO, d. 27 Aug 1921 at Payson; m. 02 Apr 1852 at Bountiful, Davis, UT, George Washington HANCOCK. Thanks for your help, Bruce.

BELZER, JARTZ, LUCAS, VANBOXEL, VERNICK posted by Elayne Belzer Stewart on Friday, February 28, 1997
I am searching for information concerning the following families: VERNICK, JARTZ, VANBOXEL, LUCAS, AND BELZER. Please e-mail me if you should know anything about these families.

AMMONS, GLOSSER, MINER posted by Mark A. Miner on Friday, February 28, 1997
Searching for information on John Minor and Rose AMMONS. They were married in the latter 1800s. Their children were John Jr., Harry Edward, Charles Otto, Cecil, Fred and George. They moved to the Coshocton County area abt. 1900. John was murdered in Conesville, Ohio abt. 1902. Rose married Lewellen GLOSSER afterwards, left him and returned to the Geauga County area.

NORTHUP posted by Jill Judy on Friday, April 11, 1997
Am lokoing for info on the families of Daniel And David NORTHUP. In Ashtabula and Geauga Counites during the early 1800's. Can anyone help with this family? Jill Judy 359 Twp Rd 199 W Bellefontaine Ohio 43311- 9732 .

EDSON, MAKEPEACE, SMART posted by Tom Heading on Sunday, April 13, 1997
Seek information (vitals, burial location, parents) for Maria MAKEPEACE (b. in Geauga Co., Ohio). She was married to Levi EDSON (b. VT). Had daughter Laura Edson (b. 1845, d. 1924) who married Asa B. SMART (b. May 4,1844, D. Mar 1, 1929) on Nov. 8, 1868.

FRENCH, MARTIN posted by Joyce Riedinger on Monday, April 14, 1997
FRENCH - Interested in info on Avery French and his wife Elizabeth Martin. Elizabeth was a daughter of Frederic MARTIN who lived in Otsego Co. NY. Avery and Elizabeth were living in Batavia, Geauga Co., Ohio in 1836. They were probably around 30 - 35 years of age at that time. Any info appreciated.

ALDERMAN, AMES, DIBBLE, EAMES, FULLER, GRANT, MATHEWS, MOORE posted by Angie Bedell on Monday, April 14, 1997
FULLER, DIBBLE, MOORE, EAMES/AMES, ALDERMAN, GRANT, MATHEWS...I am researching these Geauga County families who lived in and around Fullertown, Bainbridge, Geauga Lake, Newbury, and Russell. Contact me with info or queries.

SCRANTON, WHITLOCK posted by Kathy Nourse on Tuesday, April 29, 1997
Seeking any information on SCRANTON and WHITLOCK family that settled in Geauga CO ca 1820. Alson, son of Daniel and Charity (Wait) SCRANTON married Wealthy WHITLOCK daughter of Josiah WHITLOCK and Sally ? in 1823. Hiram SCRANTON, son of Daniel m. Mariette WHITLOCK in 1828. Daniel Sr SCRANTON and his younger son Daniel, Jr later lived in Lake Co, Ohio (1840,1850 and 1860 census. I am interested in learning about any other SCRANTON/WHITLOCK families in the area during this time period. Thanks.

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