This thread is years old, but I am hoping to still find some info from it. I am also looking for Battson's in Ohio. The only thing I know of my father's father and his line is that he, my grandfather, is Charles W Battson. I have found his info. He died in CA in 2003. This much took me a while to verify. I have a family tree listing his parents as Grant and Frances, but i can't be sure that is correct and I have absolutely no other information on them. My dad, Douglas, was born in Ohio so I have hopes that some of those mentioned in this thread might lead to help with this line. Thanks!