Feb. - Mar. 2001 Queries

SURNAMES: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

ANDERSON, JOHNS posted by Jane Anderson on Monday, February 5, 2001: My grandfather's obituary (Grover Anderson) from 1959 had listed a sister living in Ravenna, OH by the name of Ida Johns. I am interested in any information on her and her offspring.

COLLINS, DURHAMMER, KIZER, MYERS, SNOOK posted by David William Rumery on Wednesday, February 7, 2001: seeking the parentage of Levi SNOOK born abt 1811 Pennsylvania- died & buried 1865 Leonadis Twp,St Joseph, Michigan who married 1846 ,Portage,Ohio Julia MYERS born 1818 Pennsylvania- died & buried 1854 Leonadis Twp,St Joseph, Michigan. Had issue Alfred Ellsworth SNOOK married 1922 in Cheshire Twp, Allegan Michigan Elenor KIZER; Benjamin Franklin SNOOK married 1927 at Union City, Branch, Michigan Rachel C. DURHAMMER; Harriet Myers SNOOK married 1871 at Union City, Branch, Michigan Jackson COLLINS. *Possible sibling of Levi was Elizabeth SNOOK married 1829 ,Portage county, Ohio John COLLINS both

BUCKLAND, BUESSINGER, COLLINS, JENNINGS, PRICE, VAN, WHITTLESEY posted by Steve Aberle on Monday, February 19, 2001: Referring to the PRICE and JENNINGS surnames shown on the http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohportag/hist014.htm web page, does anyone know if: 1. William PRICE was related to Judge Robert PRICE, the namesake of Pricetown? 2. Elizabeth PRICE was a daughter/niece of William PRICE and Barbara VAN BUESSINGER? 3. Elizabeth PRICE was a sister/cousin to Susanna PRICE who married Solomon JENNINGS, Daniel’s brother? Also, the obits of Elisha WHITTLESEY (1783-1863) indicate that his daughter Lucy WHITTLESEY (1817-1897) was the wife of Stephen BUCKLAND, and that another daughter, Harriet WHITTLESEY (1810-1892), was the wife of Dr. Lyman COLLINS.

CARIS, GATES, KARAS, RICHARDSON posted by Deb Whitehorse on Thursday, March 1, 2001: Looking for information that would connect my ggg grandfather, Jacob Fred KARAS, to the CARIS family of Portage County, OH. Jacob Fred KARAS, b. 1835 in Tiffin, OH to Jacob KARAS and Sarah J. (last name unknown). Don't know if he was born in Tiffin, Seneca County; Tiffin Twp in Adams Cnty or Tiffin Twp in Defiance Cnty. The 1840 Ohio Census places the family at Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio; and the name is spelled "CARIS" on the census. Jacob and Sarah KARAS born between 1800-1810. Besides Jacob Fred, there were two daughters, Lucinda (m. GATES), and Sarah (m. Lyman RICHARDSON), and another son, John. Jacob Fred and Sarah moved to Wisconsin sometime in the 1850s. Jacob Fred KARAS 1909 obit lists as a survivor brother John KARUS(again, different spelling) of Bellefontaine, OH. Thank in advance.

ALLEN, MENKE, VAN, WHELPLEY posted by Denise on Friday, March 2, 2001: I am looking for information on a funeral home I believe is in PORTAGE CO. The information I have is from an obituary from 1948. The obituary gave the name of the funeral home as CLIFTON H. BUSSARD at 6214 Belvidere Ave. but no city or zip code. I am looking for information on the VAN ALLEN family. FRANK H VAN ALLEN and his wife MARY HANKS VAN ALLEN were both buried at the Maple Grove cemetery in Ravenna. Frank and one of his sons KENNETH O. VAN ALLEN were both viewed at Clifton H Bussard . Any information would be greatly appreciated.

LINDLEY posted by Nancy Morrow on Wednesday, March 7, 2001: Am trying to locate info on Eliada Lindley. He was taxpayer in 1812 in Hudson, Portage Co. Ohio. His son, was my grgreat grandfather, Albert Eliada b. 1800 or so in North Hero, Grand Isle, Vermont. Believe Eliada's wife's name was Hannah. Albert E. married Lavinia Hazen in 1830's in Geauga Co Ohio. Any help would be appreciate. Thanks.

WALFORD, WOLFORD, WOOLFORD posted by Lorraine Rohloff on Saturday, March 10, 2001: I wonder if someone would be so kind as to check Portage County, Ohio the 1840 Federal Census and see if the surname Wolford, Walford or Woolford appears. My gg grandfather, Jefferson, was married there in 1837 and his wife's name was Eleanor. I would appreciate having any information appearing on any family member of these surnames. He had several siblings. If you find anything, please contact me directly through email and you can either attach the documents to an email or send them by snail mail, which I will give to you after you contact me. I'll be happy to reimburse you any cost you incur. Thanks. Lorraine

RAY posted by Chris McCune on Sunday, March 11, 2001: Looking for information on John RAY and Elmira Ray. I know they were in Portage County, Ohio in 1823. Would appreciate any information regarding children's names. etc.

BARNARD, BECKLEY, MALLORY posted by Judy "Mallory" Holthaus on Thursday, March 15, 2001: My G.G.granddads brother Alexander Hawley Mallory b. Sept. 20, 1821 N.Y. came to Iowa 1838 with his parents. He married May 5, 1852 Frances Laura Beckely born Oct. 15, 1832 d/o Walter Beckley of Ct. d. Ravenna Ohio Jan. 3, 1893 & Maria "Butler" Beckely who d. Texas. Alexander & Fanny were in 1856 Clayton Co. Iowa census with Herbert W. b. May 1, 1853 @ 3, Clarence B. Mallory b.June 29, 1855 d. Dec. 29, 1855,. I learned they also had Richad E. Mallory b. Apr. 2, 1857, Walter L. Mallory b. May 8, 1859, Laura M. b. Sept. 24, 1863, Florence D. b. NOv. 29, 1865 d. Feb. 12, 1894. Clues lead me to believe this family went to Ohio, and this area. I found a Richard E. Mallory who married Feb. 26, 1990 wayne, Ohio to Ida E. Barnard, and he might be Alexander's son. Calif. relatives had a studio picture of Mrs. Fanny Mallory with a daugher, and "20 Anjahager Falls Ave, Akron, Ohio" in on the btm. I have a lot of Genealogy info. to share, and can trace our line to Peter Mallory of New Haven, Conn.

SELBY, SHANK posted by Kathryn Schultz on Monday, March 19, 2001: Looking for family and ancestors of Philo Selby, b.1809 in NY. He married Catherine Shank in 1834 in Portage County. Later settled in Van Buren County MI. He had a son named Lorenzo Selby. I would appreciate any information.

STODDARD posted by Brenda Guertin on Monday, March 19, 2001: I am trying to locate my STODDARD ancestors in Portage County. My great grandfather was Cassius Marcellus Norman Stoddard, who is said to have grown up in Portage County in the 1840's and 1850's. He later moved to Kentucky and was in the jewelry business. In a brief biography I have on him, Cassius's father is listed as Henry STODDARD from Connecticut, a bridge builder. I know there was a Henry W. Stoddard listed in the 1840 Portage County census, and I am trying to determine if this was Cassius's father and my great-great grandfather. (I haven't come across any other Henry Stoddards in the county during that time period.) Any information, ideas, or clues anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Brenda

COBB, HALL, JONES, RICHARDSON posted by Cherre on Saturday, March 24, 2001: Hi! Just an update... . Am still looking for John R. and Susannah Cobb Richardson. Since 1999 when the original query was posted I've discovered that Susannah was indeed born in New York... and that she and John had at least two daughters in Ohio - Eunice born in 1828 and Mary. They did live for a time in Ashtabula - but they were married in Portage County. Would love to hear from anyone with any further information! Thanks, Cherre

BENDER, CASNER posted by Rick on Sunday, March 25, 2001: BENDER CASNER Hi Im looking for someone near Lake Milton. William Bender, a Civil War veteran was buried "in a cemetery overlooking Lake Milton" c. 1880? with wife Jane Casner. They lived in New Benton. Im trying to locate the tombstone and get the information from it. Cd it be the Vaughan Cemetery? I know it could be in Mahoning Co - but I have had no response there. Thanks! Rick

ELIZABVETH, RUTMAN posted by Louis McEnderfer on Thursday, March 29, 2001: Looking for descendants of Elizabeth Rutman--married Philip Agne

ALDEN, COX, PARSONS posted by MHC Researcher on Friday, March 30, 2001: I'm looking for information on family members who may have roamed in your county from the late 1800 to 1938. We are attempting to find out what exactly happened to our family members. William Duane PARSONS Jennie Alice ALDEN PARSONS Mary Helen COX OR Helen M. PARSONS Jack COX Florence "Flossie" PARSONS George PARSONS Robert "Bobby" COX Christabel Hope COX Hazel PARSONS Any assistance is greatly appreciated!