Fondersmith - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: family bibles

rshoemaker69 — 2012-10-02 11:36:03Z

George Henry Fondersmith b Feb 12, 1875 in Boone County, KY and died June 1963. He was married twice - first to Eva B (all dates unknown) and second to Margaret Ann (nee Chasteen) Coffey, a widow on July 3, 1952 in Marion County, IN. Margaret was b Nov 18, 1883 in Rockcastle Count, KY and d 3 Apr 1967 in Indianapolis, Marion, IN.

Re: family bibles

74man — 2012-10-02 05:31:43Z

I have some information on a George Fondersmith and I think he lived in Ohio, would this be the one?? If this is not the George you are looking for, please give me as much information as you have and I will see if I can find out anything. I have so many files. Give date of Birth, location of birth or location and year of any place he might have lived.
Bob Fondersmith

Re: family bibles

rshoemaker69 — 2012-08-29 22:19:38Z

Although I am not related to the Fondersmith's, Margaret Susan (Chasteen) Coffee married George Henry Fondersmith, who died in Jun 1963. I'd like to find an extact date and place.

Emma (Fondersmith) Taft (1848-1932)

dmyers491 — 2009-10-21 19:08:03Z

From the newspaper "Urbana Daily Courier",
Urbana, Illinois, dated March 8, 1932:

MRS. EMMA
TAFT, 84, DIES
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Mrs. Emma Taft, 84 years old, died
yesterday afternoon at her home, 207
West Park avenue, Champaign, follow-
ing an illness of several months.
The deceased was born in Ohio in
1848, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
George Fondersmith. Her father was
a prominent business man for 50 years
and preceded her in death in 1905.
Her husband, Horation Taft, died in
1889 and since 1899 she has been
cared for by Mr. and Mrs. George
Parry, who lived with her.
She leaves no relatives.
Funeral services will be conducted
from the Mittendorf funeral chapel at
2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Rev.
H. Clifford Northcott will officiate and
burial will be made in Mount Hope
cemetery.
Pallbeaerers will be W. C. Dallen-
bach, Boyd S. Blaine, S. K. Hughes,
Capt. R. L. Dalferes, James Arle, E.
C. Flanigan and John O. Smith.

Hope this helps someone,
David M. Myers

George Fondersmith (1814-1904)

dmyers491 — 2009-10-21 18:39:59Z

From the newspaper "Urbana Daily Courier",
Urbana, Illinois, dated April 4, 1904, pg. 1:

NINETY YEARS OF AGE
------------
George Fondersmith, Who Died Friday, Will
Be Buried Today.
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The funeral of George Fondersmith,
who died last Friday in Champaign,
took place yesterday afternoon from
the residence, Rev. C. N. Wilder of-
ficiating. Interment was in Mt.
Hope cemetery. Deceased was close
to 90 years of age, having been born
in Pennsylvania in 1814. He had been
a resident of this state since 1865 and
of Champaign since 1876. He leaves
one daughter, Mrs. Emma Taft, of
207 West Park street, Champaign.
The deceased was a gunsmith by
trade and up to the last spoke of re-
turning to his work, which since his
injuries in a street car accident and
in an accidental fall some years later
he had been forced to abandon. Physi-
cally, he was a powerful man, weigh-
ing 270 pounds. Mr Fondersmith was
generally known in this city and was
beloved by his aquaintances.

Hope this helps someone,
David M. Myers

Re: Lewis Fondersmith - Ohio

74man — 2008-06-09 03:47:39Z

In the Paul Milikin Geneology report I show a Lewis Born ab t 1804 to a Lewis born abt 1777, son of Johannes. This Lewis also had another child-J.Fondersmith born abt 1808. Both born in Ralph Twpl; Lancaster Col Pa. Also shows a Jacob B.(uchanon) Fondersmith born abt 1816-died abt 1886 in Columbus, Franklin Co. Ohio. He was Married on 5 Jan 1843 in Zanesville? Muskingun Co. Ohio. So, according to this Lewis was the father of Jacob and Johannes was the father of Lewis. Lewis had 15 children according to the Paul Milikin research. Paul Milikin is from Columbus Ohio. I hope this helps, I might have some more on the Faith Stoek Dasham research, will have to look later. Let me know as soom as you get this, email to BobDog442@aol.com

Re: Lewis Fondersmith - Ohio

74man — 2008-06-07 04:59:26Z

You might want to contact a Mr. John Fondersmith in Washington DC, I think Jacob B. was in his family. Do you have the Stoek Dasham report on the Fondersmith Family. It is pretty full of Fondersmiths and Vondersmiths. If you want to contact me, my email is BobDog442@aol.com. I have quite a bit of information.

Lewis Fondersmith - Ohio

spridget1 — 2007-11-16 03:21:42Z

I have a direct ancestor, Lewis H Fondersmith, born 1816 in PA but only documented existance/connection in Licking Ohio. There is a Jacob Fondersmith (born 1810 in Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania)listed in the same census in Licking with an identified connection to Johan George Fondersmith of PA. I am trying to connect Lewis to either Johan or Jacob.

Re: Fondersmith photos

74man — 2007-02-25 21:38:11Z

The photo is of my grandfather-grandmother. It has been so long since I have been on Ancestry but I think you sent it to me. Am I right? Thank you very much if you did. Bob

Re: family bibles

MaryBrown844 — 2006-06-01 22:28:37Z

No, sorry no one from Pa. Most of those in this Bible are from Kentucky and Ohio.
I would be glad to get rid of this lovely old Bible if anyone wants it. It is small and falling apart but does have the handwriting in it that makes it special.
If you find anyone who wants it, tell them to contact me, I want to give it to the family .

Re: family bibles

2006-05-25 02:23:40Z

I will try to contact the Fondersmith Family or any living relatives and see if the would like it. Just hang on to it till I can run someone down from the Ohio Clan. Thanks Bob. My email address is BobDog442@aol.com

Re: family bibles

2006-05-21 04:44:30Z

I have communicated with the ohio clan of the Fondersmith Family. I will have to try to get in touch with them again but three years ago they were both in bad health. I will get back too you when I find out if they are still with us or not. Thank you for notifing me that you have a Fondersmith Bible. Are any notes identifing Strassburg Pennsylvania or Lancaster County?? Thanks Again.

Re: family bibles

Bjvanclark — 2006-05-13 20:43:03Z

I found a Bible that has some genealogy in it from Fondersmith.
It dates back only to 1868 and is in very bad condition.
There are however some readable deaths and births in it if you are interested.
The only marriabe in it was for Marlles James Fondersmith and Margeret Frudar was united in matremony Febuary 21st 1875 at half pass six p.m. at cemeinnite Ohio........
I am not sure whether some of these things are misspelled or not.
Next Page has Births
James B. J. Fondersmith born in zanesville, ohio.
Margeret Fudar......or Frudar.......maybe Fredar born march the 10th 1885 at Lexington, Kentucky
George Henry Fondersmith was born November the 12th 1875 at half past one o'clock p.m. at .......looks like Florence, Kentucky and a side note that says Friday

I would like very much for those who are closest to this family to have this Bible.
My email address is bjvan@sbcglobal.net

Emma Hall Fondersmith

74man — 2005-03-01 01:16:57Z

I am interested in your picture. I am a Fondersmith and would like to know which Fondersmith she married and any pertinent info. I have the Faith (stoek) Dasham lineage and don't have Emma listed.Contact me Email Bobdog442@aol.com

Fondersmith Photo

74man — 2005-03-01 01:16:57Z

Hi Pauline, the picture that you have is a picture of my great grandfather and grandmother and I would very much like a copy of the picture. My father was John Harry and this picture is of his mother and father. My mailing address is 284 Bowline Drive, Vacaville, Ca. 95687. Where did you find the picture? Is it tracable to your family in some way? I am hoping to make an album for our family in California, although there are six groups of Fondersmith's and we are all related together someway but haven't sorted the family out yet. The Vondersmith families are related also because Valentine Fondersmith changed his last name to start with a "V" when he move from Strasburg Pa to Phillidelphia and he is the twin brother to Johann which is my side of the family. This family has a unique history. Thank you very much for notifing me that you have a picture of my family.

family bibles

74man — 2005-03-01 01:16:57Z

the fondersmith and vondersmith is the same family and somewhere along the line one of the vondersmiths or fondersmiths loaned a family bible to a university which never made its way back to its rightful owners. Requesting any information on the whereabouts or this family bible. Supposedly it was to be used to research american history since it came over to the americas in 1750 but dates back earlier to germany.

Re: Information

74man — 2005-03-01 01:16:57Z

Corey, are you related to Michael fondersmith in Folsom California. I have alot of information on the fondersmith family. I am Michael's uncle and I live in Vacaville and do see mike from time to time. Write me if your father is Michael or if Mike is not your father then tell me what you need for information. I have a search done in the 40"s by a woman named Faith Stoek Dasham, very interesting. Contack me at BobDog442@aol.com

Re: Information

74man — 2005-03-01 01:16:57Z

corey, contact me if you want to know about the fondersmith surname. Uncle bob.

Information

2004-01-05 22:12:19Z

I was wondering if anyone would have information on the fondersmith's in California, or lineage from Philadelphia to California, thank you so much

Fondersmith

2003-12-15 14:09:03Z

Hello my name is Ryan Fondersmith. I am searching for any body who is related to Ralph and Elva Fondersmith. They were my granparents. My email adress is rtf1062@yahoo.com. I would apprieciate any information that you have. Thank you very much. Just email me and I'll be more than happy to return your email.

Cemetery Photos - William L McClelland / Eliza J Vondersmith

2003-08-05 13:20:34Z

I was at the cemetery in Mercersburg, Franklin Co, PA in June and I took 5 pictures of some markers that I thought were related to me, but they're not! I put them online if anyone would like to look at them, print them, copy them, etc. Enjoy!

http://home.comcast.net/~d.woodburn/mcclelland/index.html

William L. McClelland 1830-1880
Eliza J. Vondersmith, his wife 1833-1896
John A. McClelland 1858-1949
Ann Reed, his wife 1864-1923

Anna E. 1856-1884
Margaret C. 1860-1883
William B. 1862-1898
Daniel O. 1865-1884

Sarah R. McClelland, wife of Daniel Hoover 1852-1879

John Vondersmith 1781-1870
Rebecca, his wife 1796-1870

Hall/Fondersmith

judyr92 — 2002-10-07 15:40:36Z

Did I ever get back with you about Emmaline (Emmy )Hall 1861-1917? I have her listed as marring George Fondersmith 1851-1906.

Releatives

2000-11-15 14:05:31Z

My name is ryan fondersmith. My granparents were Ralph and Elva Fondersmith that lived in Laurel,Md. I am hunting for anybody with the last name fondersmith that might be related to me. I would appreciate if you would email me at rtf1062@hotmail.com. Thank you very much. Ryan Fondersmith

Fondersmith photos

2000-03-12 19:45:34Z

I also have a Fondersmith photo. The only notation on the back is "The Fondersmith Family of California". I assume it is of Harry and Jennie Belle Smith Fondersmith who were married Oct. 09, 1893 in Whiteside Co., IL. Any connection?

Fondersmith Photo

1999-12-19 17:31:00Z

I'd be happy to give you any info that I can find, the photo was taken at reunion of the Hall cousins around 1913. I don't know who she married. Please e-mail me at pprworks@myhome.net

Fondersmith in photo

1999-10-24 11:27:54Z

I have a photo with Emma Hall Fondersmith in it with 7 other Hall cousins.