Adams - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Pierpont Adams Family

barbara59941 — 2009-11-15 03:35:06Z

Looking for the family of Jennie O. Adams, born 1853-56, died 1883. Her death record says she was born in PearPoint, which may be Pierpont. She married Norman Baker and lived in Norwalk. In the 1870 census a Jennie Adams was living with Benjamin Randall Wheeler and his wife, Julia, in Greenfield Township.

Thomas Cooper III to Adams County in 1805

LYocom — 2009-11-12 21:21:30Z

Son of Thomas C. Cooper II
Born 1771, married Abigale Unknown, moved from VA (now WV)to Adams County, Ohio, about 1805, later to Schuyler County, Illinois by 1830.

I do not believe his move from VA to Ohio was direct but may have gone first to KY or IN.

Known children of Thomas and Abigale are
Joel, b. 1807 OH, m. Mahala Unk
James, b. 1822, m. Isabel Unk

Other probable children are
Isabelle, b. 1800 KY
Polly, b. 1801 KY
Thomas IV, b. 1818 IN

I have been unable to prove that Thomas III was in Adams County or to definitively link these children to Thomas and Abigale although circumstantial evidence is ample.

I did find a Thomas Cooper,son of Samuel and Nancy (Groom) Cooper, who moved into Adams county from Scioto but he remained in OH.

Any help finding out for sure where Thomas III went when he left WV and in linking him with his children will be so very greatly appreciated.

Re: Grace Bell Forthyse Wells Davis in Ohio 1886 - 1956

SharonKarns12 — 2009-11-11 00:27:42Z

I am no relation, just trying to help. I found this death cert online for a George Custer Wells, Mont Co OH with the same birth date and the same death date only 1946, not 1936. His wife's name was Grace. He is buried at the same cemetery. so I think this is your George Wells & either you typed in the wrong info or someone has given you the wrong info. I also found a WW1 draft notice for a George Wells with the same birth date, bor West Virgina (same as on the death cert) in Iowa state. Also found one George Wells on the 1915 Iowa census. I don't think it is coincidence that the birth date is the same. I think this is the one & same person. I am attaching them to this e-mail.

Thanks Sharon Karns
skarns3@cox.net

Re: Cannon and Horn Family

Delsa007 — 2009-11-08 18:59:21Z

Would you be willing to communicate directly with me?
My email address is Delsa007@aol.com

Re: Cannon Family

JPrine6915 — 2009-11-07 22:03:52Z

Tobyas and Julia Horn Cannon were my third Great Grandparents. Uarcha Cannon Lovett, their daughter was my second Great Grand Parent. Uarcha married David H. Lovett. Their daughter, Harriet (Hattie) V. married first a Mills, second Oliver G. Lipsey,(my GGrandfather), then D. B. Lynn. My Grandmother, Lysle Lipsey Married S. E. Harrison.

I have not researched The Horn line to any extent. I would like to know more about them.

Re: Cannon Family

Delsa007 — 2009-11-07 20:53:30Z

I'm wondering how you fit into the CANNON family of Adams County, OH. I've done quite a lot of research on this family, and might possibly be able to help you.

I was wondering if you have any info about the following: Minerva N. Hughes who married (1) James DUNBAR and (2) Jeremiah A.B. CANNON. Minerva and James had a son, Edward Alven(Alvero) DUNBAR. This Edward A. Dunbar m. a Florence (Flora) HORN.

Have you heard of any of these people?

Grace Bell Forthyse Wells Davis in Ohio 1886 - 1956

crystal1301 — 2009-11-07 03:17:49Z

I am looking for information on Grace Bell Wells Davis.

Born most likely in Ohio (possibly Peebles, Ohio) - Feb 2, 1886.
Buried in Willow View Cemetery, Northridge, Dayton, Ohio on May 16, 1956

Grace was believed to be born as Yellow Moon Running Horse - full Cherokee Native American. She later was named Grace Bell Forthyse. She married George William Wells (sep 3, 1886 - feb 8, 1936) and had one son, also named George William Wells. Grace had a daughter named Audrey with a different spouse, and could possibly have had additional children. She later remarried under the name of Davis and therefore buried as Wells Davis.

Any information that might be found on Grace Bell Forthyse (1886-1956), George William Wells (1886-1936), or any details affiliated with them would be extremely appreciated.

Re: Solomon Newman

lguzman166 — 2009-11-06 15:17:29Z

Thanks, but that tree is wrong. There is actually a handwritten tree from way back when for all of Christopher and Sarah's children and Soloman was not on it. Soloman is not the son of Christopher and Sarah. He is related but I don't know how.

Re: Solomon Newman

nrotonda — 2009-11-06 13:51:33Z

I found the following at:

http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=james_...

# ID: P3936613610
# Birth: 1791 in Virginia, United States
# Name: Solomon Newman
# Sex: M 1

Father: Christopher Newman b: 1 FEB 1769 in Newmantown, Hampshire, Virginia, United States
Mother: Sarah Ross b: 1773 in Virginia, United States

Solomon Newman

lguzman166 — 2009-11-05 16:26:45Z

I am looking for information on Solomon Newman who was born abt 1791 in VA and lived most of his life in Scioto and Adams counties in Ohio. I am try to find out who his parents were. I descend from his son Bradford. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Manchester IOOF Cemetery Picture Needed

bcunningham915 — 2009-11-03 21:03:04Z

I could possibly. Do you have any idea where they are, it's a pretty large cemetery

Re: Family Pictures & Family Bible

JPrine6915 — 2009-11-01 23:27:21Z

I regret that to date I do not have the pictures nor any information from the Family Bible. I will keep you in mind should I receive any. Thanks, Henry

Re: Family Pictures & Family Bible

Delsa007 — 2009-11-01 18:01:39Z

Hello,
I don't have any pictures of this family, but I would like to have some. My ancestor was a brother to Julia Cannon's father, James HORN. I would very much like a picture of him.
James HORN also received The HORN family Bible.
I would like to know if it still survives.

Family Pictures

JPrine6915 — 2009-11-01 17:00:34Z

I would like to have ctures of Tobyas and Julia Horn Cannon. I have a picture of their daughter Uarcha Cannon Lovett. Thanks

John Hughes m. Sarah Baird. Son Jacob b. 1822 Adams Co., OH

Jlittle7701 — 2009-10-31 16:49:32Z

I am looking for information on the parents of John Hughes and Sarah Baird. John and Sarah's son, Jacob was born in 1822 in Adams County, OH. Thank you for your kindness.

Re: Relatives of lige hayslip

rddmes — 2009-10-29 22:24:40Z

hi, i have a friend who is lige hayslips` grandson. his mother who is deceased is liges` daughter, phyllis hayslip. would you like to contact him? rddmes@suddenlink.net

Re: William Smith & Clara Harris Cosby I.O.O.F. Cemetery West Union

Karyn701 — 2009-10-18 02:54:18Z

Press Gazette, Hillsboro, OH, Feb. 1, 1955

Mrs. William Cosby
Services for Mrs. Clarabelle Cosby, widow of William Cosby, were held Sunday at 2 pm at the New Market Baptist Church. Rev. Harry Arthur and Rev. Lawrence Burden officiated and burial was at West Union under direction of Evans Funeral Home.
She died at the home of a nephew, Oliver Harris, in the New Market community, early Friday. She had been ill for several months.
She was born in Highland County, a daughter of Charles and Mary Eleanor Bayless Harris. She had resided in the area all her life.
Surviving are 18 nieces and nephews. Her husband died several years ago.

Also found article dated 5/3/1955 which shows she died with no will, her estate was valued at $10,073.62 and would be shared by nieces and nephews.

www.findagrave.com shows Clara buried at IOOF Cemetery

No relation

info and Obit

alicelannen — 2009-10-17 04:18:16Z

Looking for Info and Obit for John B. Lannan and his sister Fannie Lannan.

Re: Gilpin in Adams County, OH

nrotonda — 2009-10-14 16:02:17Z

Does the information include any details on his wife Nancy Mullen????

Thanks!
Nancy Mullen Rotonda :)

William Smith & Clara Harris Cosby I.O.O.F. Cemetery West Union

jasche — 2009-10-09 11:09:19Z

I found a death certificate for William Smith Cosby 1868 -1947 buried in I.O.O.F Cemetery in West Union.

I cannot locate a death certificate for Clara so she may have died after 1953 when the database ends at FamilySearch. I need Clara's date of death. I assume that she is also buried in I.O.O.F.

She was born 1874 in Highland County, Ohio the daughter of Charles Edward Harris and Mary Eleanor Bayless.

Thanks!

J. Asche

jasche45133@gmail.com

Re: Shivener Family in Adams County

chareespi — 2009-09-26 02:51:07Z

Millard,

Hope you are doing well. Contact me at my email address and let me know what you are looking for and I can help you. I have friends who are Shiveners (matter of fact, saw them earlier tonight, and I have helped them with research on the family.

Becky Reed
reedrja@yahoo.com

Re: Obit Help: Simon Osman 1808-1876 Adams Co Ohio

chareespi — 2009-08-25 13:50:30Z

Please contact me directly. The Osman line is not mine, but is that of a good friend. She may be able to assist you.

Becky Reed
reedrja@yahoo.com

Re: McComas, Smith, Taylor

ToniEwing44 — 2009-10-04 02:07:31Z

I am a descendant of the Robert Ewing you mentioned married Isabella, who we believe, her maiden name was Brown. We also believe she married Archibald McNeel on 3Jun1820 in Adams County, Ohio. Do you have anymore information on these Ewings. We have reached a dead end pretty much here in Ohio with some hints in Kentucky.

Locust Grove Cemetery, Adams Co., Ohio

hamboz — 2009-09-04 10:29:47Z

I wonder if someone would be willing to see if there is a Isaac East, born 1818 in Virginia, died about 1845 in Locust Grove. He was the son of Isaac East, Sr. who is also buried there. I just need confirmation that the son was buried there as well. Thank you!

Re: Shivener Family in Adams County

Copas1943 — 2009-09-25 21:53:28Z

There are many Shivener families from that area and I am trying to talk with any of them. The main connection I am looking for is John M Shivener, abt 1849, born in PA. His father was Casper Shivener, abt 1815. A couple of John's children were Floyd C Shivener, 1892, and Elizabeth, 1890. Most of these are buried in East Liberty Cemetery, Lynx, Ohio. John married my g-aunt Mariah Copas. There are other marriages with the Shivener family so I would like to talk with any of the Shiveners to try to get to know the family.

Millard Copas
mbcopas@cox.net

Shivener Family in Adams County

Copas1943 — 2009-09-24 13:27:20Z

I am looking for information on the Shivener Family in Adams County around the late 1800s and thier decendants.
Please email me at mbcopas@cox.net

Millard Copas

Re: Adams Co Newspaper

BobEubanks99 — 2009-08-19 09:13:36Z

The Adams County Genealogical Society website is
http://userpages.bright.net/~acgs/

If you look in the library section you will see a reference to newspapers" "The Peoples Defender through 1940 on microfilm" Chances are most "lending libraries" can obtain a copy of the microfilm for a small fee.

Re: Adams Co Newspaper

BobEubanks99 — 2009-08-18 09:50:49Z

This website claims to have old newspaper articles about Ohio but I have not tried it. It is not free.

http://www.newspaperarchive.com/Default.aspx

This site offers free public records
http://www.brbpub.com/freeresources/pubrecsites.aspx

Re: Shivener Family in Adams County

ThomasKer2 — 2009-09-25 20:29:35Z

I'm not related.

Need some 1st names + birthplaces for this family.

Re: Cross, Grimes or Jones

ThomasKer2 — 2009-10-02 20:31:11Z

I'm not related to this family.

Who is listed as Nancy's father on her death cert???

1880 -
Name: Nancy Cross
Home in 1880: Jefferson, Adams, Ohio
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of Household: Daughter
Father's Name: Robert
Father's birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Name: Catherine
Mother's birthplace: Ohio
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Female

Robert Cross 49, OH [1831]
Catherine Cross 43, OH [1837]
John H. Cross 9, OH
Nancy Cross 3, OH
Vinea Cross 23, OH = s/dau, single [1857]
Mellor Cross 3, OH - g/son

Since Catherine Cross was previously married you need to find out her 1st husband; then track her backwards to the 1850 census.

Re: Is anyone researching Alexander's in Adams/Brown County Ohio?

caliope — 2009-08-18 01:59:52Z

There were two main Alexander families in Brown at the time, and through the process of elimination, I do suspect my line to have come from South Carolina. But, I haven't proved it yet.

Bloody Bridge - Adams Co Ohio Easter, Osman

adamtosman — 2009-08-28 00:44:51Z

Does anyone have any further information on the "Bloody Bridge" incident of 1876? I have read the short paragraph in the Adams County History book, but other than that, I haven't been able to find anything about it.
I also would like to know where the location of this bridge is. I have tried to google map search it based on the description but I can't seem to find the roads and river names mentioned.
I would like to read something, anything else, on this. Nespapers, personal stories. Whatever happened to James Easter? What about the sons? What were the names of the sons involved?

I would like to find more information other than what is written below.

Thanks,

"In 1876 the present wooden bridge over Ohio Brush Creek at Satterfield’s on the Rome pike was erected, and its completion was celebrated with a picnic and dance in the new structure, which then was known as the Forge Dam bridge. During the day Simon Osman and his two sons, who resided near by, and James Faster and his son, also residents of the vicinity, between whose families there had been ill feeling for years, got into a fight in which Simon Osman was stabbed to death by James Faster and he injured for life by one of Osman's sons. John Easter, the son,

was severely stabbed by one of the Osman boys. There was so much blood spilled in and about this bridge in this conflict between the Osmans and the Easters on that September day that it has ever since been known as “bloody bridge."

Re: Bloody Bridge Easters

adamtosman — 2009-08-28 00:29:19Z

I was wondering if you had any more information on the Bloody Bridge Incident. Maybe a newspaper article, or paper clipping. I am very interested to know more details about it, other than the short excerpt that we all have read. I have searched all over the net trying to find more of the story and I can't find anything.

Obit Help: Simon Osman 1808-1876 Adams Co Ohio

adamtosman — 2009-08-24 02:06:51Z

Searching for information on the family of Simon Osman(1808-1876) who lived in Ohio. He was married to Mary Ann Parks. I think that he had the following Children, but I am trying to verify this: Miranda b.1833, Charles b. 1835, Simon b. 1838-1920, Mary Ann b. 1840, William b. 1842, Isaac b. 1848, and Jane b. 1848.
I am looking for obituaries, current decedents, census records, death certificate, and any information on this family.
So far what I have found out is that Simon was the son of Charles Osman (1761-1837) who was married to Kezziah Higgins (b.1770)

Re: Kilgore

RoyEKillgore_1 — 2009-09-18 05:57:13Z

Recognize this? "Argent, a wyvern displayed sable with wings displayed within a bordure inwardly circular of the last charged three crescents of the first". The description of Kilgour Arms in the first armorial register of Sir Robert Foreman of Luthrie of the early 1500's. If you would like a copy of "Origin & History of the Ancient Name Kilgour" please advise. I will need a shipping address.

Roy E. Killgore

Manchester IOOF Cemetery Picture Needed

RayConsidine — 2009-10-02 11:02:48Z

I'm having difficulty finding a volunteer to take a picture of the graves of Milford, Letha, Edward and Hazel CRITCHFIELD at Manchester IOOF Cemetery, in Manchester. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Much,
colin_murphy@sbcglobal.net

Re: Cross, Grimes or Jones

lauracrofts — 2009-10-05 23:26:32Z

Hi, Thanks. I followed the families back and it is Grimes.
Brenda

Cross, Grimes or Jones

lauracrofts — 2009-09-10 18:36:45Z

Nancy Cross b. 1877. Her death cert. said her mother is Catherine Grimes. I saw on ancestry.com a couple had Catherine Jones, whose parents were Hiram Jones and Nancy Newman. I know death certificates can sometimes be wrong. Does any one know for sure is Nancy's sur name Grimes or Jones?
Brenda

Re: Webb family

bstegena1 — 2009-10-08 00:02:16Z

I just read your post and am interested in which of the Heizers are connected to the Webb's. My g grandmother was Leona Della Bole who's mother was Mary Heizer m. Wylie Bole. Mary's parents were Jessie Heizer m. Catherine Drake.
That is my Heizer connection and my Webb connection, I am the g granddaughter to William Ordie Webb m. Leona Della Bole Webb. Ordie was the brother to Sarah Ellen Webb m Eyler Bailey. I am interested in any Heizer/Webb/Drake/Bole info since I recently started down the Bole/Heizer/Drake line. I can be reached at bstegena@comcast.net.
Brig

Re: Satterfield, Stroman, Burbage, Brodt

GAILFINNEGAN1 — 2009-09-13 01:01:08Z

sorry that's Seaborn

Re: Satterfield, Stroman, Burbage, Brodt

GAILFINNEGAN1 — 2009-09-13 00:54:29Z

Do you have anything on Satterfield/ Francis/commections and Seabor. I am looking for all but particularly pm early connetions 1790-1850

Re: SATTERFIELD-HAYSLIP

GAILFINNEGAN1 — 2009-09-13 00:50:14Z

I would like to exchane info on Ohio and Ga Satterfields

Re: sunshine ridge

bearsareit — 2009-08-18 02:26:04Z

i know some about Adams county such as the majors roads. is it (sunshine ridge) over the hill from upper twin creek road in scioto county?

Adams Co. Schools-- One Rooms, Catholic, etc Update

oldohioschools — 2009-09-26 21:21:54Z

Many people have asked why I have not included One-Room Schoolhouses, Catholic and private schools, higher education schools, and schools still in use on my website

http://www.oldohioschools.com/adams_county.htm

Now people are going to have the chance to sponsor a school they would like to see added.

This website was my final project for my master's in education degree in 2008. I had to limit the scope of this project to schools which are demolished, abandoned, or closed and reused in some way. I have also added "endangered" schools as ones that will fall into one of the first three categories after current building projects/levies are finished.

I am offering a school sponsorship for $5.00 per school listing for those who would like to see their cherished one room, Catholic, or still-in-use school added to this site.

As you can see from the site, the main information I need is:
School Name
Location (exact address if possible otherwise road or intersection is good)
City or Township
Year built (major additions are also noted here)
Year closed OR year Demolished
If closed, then current use is also needed (i.e. abandoned, private
residence, church, etc).

I can also put up to 4 pictures for each one.
1. The Main picture-- if currently standing I like this to be what it looks
like right now. If gone, then the best known picture of it.
2. I can link the BUILT year to another old view of the building.
3. I can link the DEMOLISHED or CLOSED year to the school actually being
razed or what it looked like at the time it closed.
4. I can link the *Gone* to an empty lot view of what the current site looks
like or link it to another website, for example if it is now a church I can
link the *Church* to the church's website.

I put over 5000 miles on my car each summer traveling around getting photos and I just recently had to upgrade to a larger server because I have so many schools state wide featured.

If you are intersted in sponsoring a school listing for your county, please contact me at aaronturner@neo.rr.com

I will also list your name, if you want, as a sponsor under the picture. Again $5.00 per school for a permanent spot on the site. Thank you for your interest and I will begin building a spot for your school as soon as I hear from you.

Re: Is anyone researching Alexander's in Adams/Brown County Ohio?

jlodygowski — 2009-08-17 20:20:01Z

Hello. Question please. Do your Alexander's (Stephan) hail from South Carolina? If so, we are of the same Alexander line hailing from Adams County ( Liberty/Eckmansville). I found out for certain thru my grandfather's brother on a census. Their father was James J. Alexander of Adams Co. and mother was Mary Reid of Brown Co. Ohio both are buried in Decatur cemetery in Byrd. Along with other Alexander's and Reid's.

Re: Orphanage Name

ElizabethRosenacker — 2009-09-29 04:54:23Z

Does anyone have information on the Wilson Children's home from West Union, Ohio? My grandfather and his brothers were there in the late 1800, early 1900's. If there is a list of names that would be really helpful since the last name was Smith! Thanks

Re: Locust Grove Cemetery, Adams Co., Ohio

Delsa007 — 2009-09-04 13:16:29Z

Only Isaac EAST, Sr. is listed in my book. He died 29 Aug, 1830, age 54 yrs. A Thomas Randolph EAST, AGE 3 yrs, 6 mo. died 7 Oct 1845 son of Thomas & Priscilla.
This is from an old book. Maybe someone will reply that has a newer one.

Re: sunshine ridge

angie11254 — 2009-08-18 02:11:48Z

How familiar are you with Adams County? I can give you directions on how to get there.
Angie

Re: sunshine ridge

angie11254 — 2009-08-18 02:34:39Z

You can get to Sunshine Ridge off 52 on Lower Twin Creek. At the top of the hill is where the church is. It's in Adams County. Upper Twin Creek is east of Lower Twin and some, if not all of it, lies in Scioto County. I would have to look at a map again to be sure. If you come in from West Union on 125 you turn right onto Blue Creek Rome Road and then left onto Churn Creek and right on Johnson's Run. That will take you to Sunshine Ridge Road. You will then turn left on Sunshine Ridge and that will get you to the church also.
Angie

Re: Adams Co Newspaper

GeorgiaLoper65 — 2009-08-18 23:55:19Z

Bob,
Thanks so much for your reply. I have tried the Newspaper Archive. They have newspapers for Portsmouth, Scioto County but no Adams County papers.
Thanks again,
Georgia