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Re: Fought/Foght Family

Bob_Hockman — 2009-09-16 22:42:50Z

My name is Robert Hockman. I have a LOT of information on this Fought/Vogt family. Please contact me directly at roberthockman@att.net

Re: Leah Fought

yuccasteve — 2009-08-20 03:39:45Z

I am a descedant of Frederick and Leah. Any info that you can share is appreciated.
Steven Freisner Keefer.

Re: Richard Vernon Fought (Racine, WI)

danvolkmann — 2009-07-29 19:46:30Z

Hi April,
Presuming I have the same Richard Vernon (probably born in Racine) born 28-Apr-1928, then we are 3rd cousins.
I have the birthdate from a bible record (not sure who's).
His father died in Racine, WI, so I am presuming he was born there.
I have genealogy on the Fought family going back to Vogt's in Switzerland (thanks to the contribution of many others).

Here is information on his parents and siblings:

o Joseph William 1896-1943 & Lucille Isaacs
o Charles J 1922-1985
o Kenneth Eugene 1924-1984
o George William 1926-
o Richard Vernon 1928-

See my website for more information @ http://venux.usgenealogy.net/members/dvolkmann/

Dan.

Re: Richard Vernon Fought (Racine, WI)

nicolemartich — 2009-07-29 01:18:37Z

I know your message is over two years old. I am just starting on my family research. Velma Fought was my grandmother. She was creamated and her ashes were sprinkles in Lake Michigan.

She had three children with her first husband, including my dad. She was born in Illinois and moved to wisconsin. She also had another son Edward but I don't remember his last name, but it is not fought.

Re: Isaac Fought or Ziba Fought

dalefought — 2009-01-30 23:51:18Z

Ziba was my grandfather. I have quite a bit of info about him.

Re: Leah Fought

dl370 — 2008-11-12 05:37:40Z

I am Donald Moore, dl370@affordablelink.com , Historian of Fairview Methodist Church in Good Hope Twp. Hocking Co. Ohio. In 1854 Frederick Friesner and his wife Leah sold one acre of land for one dollar to the trustees of this newly formed church. At first it was just a log cabin. In 1888 a frame church was built. It is now surrounded by a cemetery and several Friesners are buried there. I have more information.

Re: Leah Fought

dl370 — 2008-11-12 05:32:49Z

I am Donald Moore, Historian of Fairview Methodist Church in Good Hope Twp. Hocking Co. Ohio. In 1854 Frederick Friesner and his wife Leah sold one acre of land for one dollar to the trustees of this newly formed church. At first it was jucst a log cabin. In 1888 a frame church was built. It is now surrounded by a cemetery and several Friesners are buried there. I have more information.

Re: Herbert & Susie (Ford) Fought

tbertrandks — 2008-09-22 21:19:02Z

Did you find your information on the Fought of Kansas?
I am a relative, I believe

obit fyi: Clyde Fought. 1921-2008

Nanatothree — 2008-09-17 12:20:58Z

PLEASE NOTE, THIS WAS POSTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY. I AM NOT RELATED TO, NOR AM I RESEARCHING THIS FAMILY, I’VE ONLY DONE A COPY AND PASTE FROM OUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER FYI.

THIS INFO HAS BEEN POSTED WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE EDITOR OF THE COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD.

Clyde Fought
Posted: Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008 - 03:20:27 pm PDT
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD, MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON

Clyde Fought died on Sept. 9, 2008, at Avalon Care Center in Othello surrounded by his family.

Laddie Clydell Fought, better known as Clyde Fought Sr., was born in Oshkosh, Neb., on Aug. 5, 1921, to Lloyd and Bessie Fought. As a young man, Clyde was drawn to farming, but the economics of the day delayed that passion for a few years.

Clyde married Viola Albee on May 29, 1941, in Ogalalla, Neb. They were blessed with eight children. From late 1941 until his 1945 discharge, Clyde served in the U.S. Army. He participated in D-Day and other major European battles. Back in Nebraska, Clyde worked in the masonry trade. When work became scarce in Oshkosh, Clyde joined his brother-in-law in Othello in 1952 to do masonry work for Massar Construction. Work got scarce in Othello after a year and Clyde returned with his family to Gering, Neb. However, he liked Othello so much that he returned to Adams County in 1954, again teaming up with his brother-in-law to do the brick work for the former Peoples Bank, now the public library. Always reminded of his passion for farming, Clyde eventually landed a position with the Gunnell family and started his career in farming. He later worked for Livingston Farms as their farm manager. He purchased his farm in the early 1960s. He resided there until his death.

Clyde is survived by his four sons and four daughters: Clyde, Jr. (Jeannie), John (Dena), Tim (Birdie) of Othello, Dale (Tresha) of Silver Peak, Nev.; Harriet (Larry) Hawley and Theresa (Mark) Van Landingham of Othello, Judy (Bud) Hawley of Lake Cle Elum and Anita Doucet of Everett. Clyde is also survived by one sister, Josephine Kudrna, of Kearney, Neb. Clyde was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Viola, one great-grandson, his parents, and nine siblings.

Visitation and viewing was held Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services were Friday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. at the Othello Nazarene Church. Burial followed at Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens in Othello. Arrangements were entrusted to Stevens Funeral Chapel.

Re: Isaac Fought or Ziba Fought

kltodd167 — 2008-01-12 18:19:04Z

hello iam looking for info. on a wilyard family that moved from indiana to arkansas in the late 1800s or early 1900s they were john

hi iam looking for a family named wilyard who moved from indiana to arkansas in the late 1800s to early 1900s they were john & emily pearson wilyard they had several children including a set of twins named ed & edna

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Re: Richard Vernon Fought (Racine, WI)

DFoughtHeitmeyer — 2007-05-29 23:59:41Z

Got your message, maybe I can help. Do you have Ancestor.com? If not, it is a really good website to use. This is what I found;
Velma O. Fought b. 31 Dec. 1931, d. 12 Nov. 2002 in Racine, WI.
I found a Pamela L. Fought in the 2002 U.S. registry & she is listed at 1408 11th. Racine, WI. phone # 414-637-4152. I am assuming this is Richard's daughter. It would be worth a phone call. If this Velma was Richard's 2nd wife & she is buried in Racine your best bet would be to contact the Genealogy organization there & they may be able to help. Another good site is Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness. They have volunteer researchers that will look up information for free.
I was not able to make any connection to my line of Foughts. That doesn't mean that there isn't one, just haven't made the connection to date. Let me know if you find anything.
Hope this helps,
Dianne Fought Heitmeyer

Richard Vernon Fought (Racine, WI)

aprilannpoohbear — 2007-05-28 20:56:32Z

Hi my name is April and I just started looking for family. One in particular has been hard to find. My grandfather Richard Vernon Fought was born sometime in the 1920s in Racine, WI. He was married to Victoria Ann Jung in the 1950s and to Velma ???lastname in the early 1970s. He died in june 1988 in Racine, WI. He had 4 children with his first wife. Richard Brian, Pamela Lucille, Sherry Ann, and Victoria Jo. If anyone has any information I would appreciate it. Thanks

FOUGHT graves in Lenora South Cemetery, Norton Co., Kansas

1transcriber — 2006-11-29 14:57:57Z

Graves for 2 FOUGHT individuals are in the Lenora South Cemetery (Lenora, Norton Co., Kansas), on-line transcription at:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~kslca/index.htm

Herbert & Susie (Ford) Fought

dra49 — 2006-01-18 00:27:44Z

I am looking for information on Herbert Fought born July 23, 1898 and passed away in 1977 probably in Lanora, Norton County, Kansas. Susie (Ford) Fought passed away August 23, 1923 in Lanora, Kansas.
Thank you,
Jo

Re: Fought/Foght Family

2005-08-17 11:09:11Z

Hello Marvin,
My gg grandfather John W. Fought was born in 1840. He was married to Elizabeth Leah Stackhouse. John's father was named Jacob and he also had a brother named Jacob. They settled in Central Pa.
Hope this help!.
Leigh

Re: Fought/Foght Family

2005-08-16 22:50:47Z

Hi Leigh,Do you have the dates for your g,g,grandfather John,my g,g,g,grandfather John was born between 1760-1770.
My first census records for Liberty show him to be elderly with 6 children still living at home,2 sons and 4 daughters,there may have been more children that were older and had already left the home.Possibly your John if the dates are near.Does he fall in between 1790-1815 ?If he does then,he could be a older brother to Daniel {my line} and Thomas.

Re: Fought/Foght Family

2005-08-16 11:16:57Z

Hello Mary,
My family did have their beginnings in Little Pine Creek. My grand father Frank and his brother were born there. When they became adults they settled in Hughesville,Pa. Their parents Sam and Orpha Whitmoyer Fought also settled there. There are still Fought's who still live in the old homestead near Millville,Pa. My great great grandfather was John Fought. He was married to Elizabeth Leah Stackhouse Fought. I hope this will help shed some light on your family history. There are family members in New Jersey also.
Leigh

Re: Fought/Foght Family

danvolkmann — 2005-08-16 03:12:16Z

Laura,
I am descended from Johns brother, Jonas, who is my gggg-grandfather, and I have much information on this branch of the family. Jonas married Mary Ann Moyer.
I would appreciate information on John, and his descendants.

See my website for more information...http://www.geocities.com/dan_volkmann/Volkmann_Projects.html

Dan Volkmann.

Re: Fought/Foght Family

2005-08-10 20:02:20Z

Leigh, were your relatives from the Little Pine area in Lycoming county.Mine settled in Liberty,Pa.,which at the time was Lyconing co. and now Tioga co. I posted a message in Jan.on the spelling of the Focht name,my g,g,g grandfather John was one of the early settlers to the area and Little Pine and Liberty are about 20 miles apart.Where John came from is my wall. Your message gives me a new area to look into.Thanks

Leah Fought

2005-04-28 14:46:56Z

Leah Fought Friesner b. 1801 in Ohio, d. 1877 Her father was John Fought b. 24 Jul 1780 in New Berlin Twp., Union Co., PA. d. 15 Dec 1866 in Redding Twp., Perry, Ohio.
Mother was Mary Ann Neible g. 1784 in New Berlin Twp., Union Co,. PA.
Hope this answers some of your questions. I have quite an extensive Fought family history thanks to some very helpfull family members so am glad to pass this on to you. If you need to go back further or forward, let me know & I'll send more.
Dianne Fought Heitmeyer

Re: Fought/Foght Family

2005-04-27 15:25:20Z

Hello Laura,
Thank you for responding to my e-mail! If you need any information on the Fought family I will try and help you. My family came from central and north east Pennsylvania. I also have family in South New Jersey. The Fought family is all over the place.
Leigh

Re: Fought/Foght Family

2005-04-21 16:36:41Z

Hello,
My name is Leigh Fought Kramer and I'm from Pa. My grandparents and great grandparents were from Little Pine Area of Pa. Do you have any relatives in that area. We changed the spelling of our name back in the 1900's. We spelled our last name Focht. My great grand father was Samuel Fought, and my grand father was Frank Fought. They lived in Hughesville,Pa. Do you have any relatives in Pa. I'm doing research on my family and would like to learn more about our history.
Thank you for any help,
Leigh

Re: Fought/Foght Family

2005-04-21 16:29:40Z

Re: Information on Philip Fought, Fayette County, PA (died 1860)

2005-01-24 17:27:03Z

Mark, you might want to expand your search,the spelling of our last name has many variations,including Fought,Fogt,Vogt,Focht and Fout. These names were slaughtered by those that could read and write,With the German accents and the English translaters there was a lot of phonics done, good luck

Marv Focht

Fought [Focht}

2005-01-05 04:22:48Z

Foughts when doing your research,don't forget the spelling "Focht"My g-g-g grandfather spelled his John Focht,but his two sons each took a different spelling One Daniel Focht,the other Thomas Fought and all lived in Tioga Co,Pa. Gotta Love this last name!!!

Marvin Focht,Tioga,Pa.

Re: foughts in mich

2003-12-02 05:01:52Z

yes on all counts. I would love to correspond with you.

Re: foughts in mich

2003-12-02 01:29:47Z

Rusty,
My father was Doyle Fought & he had a brother, Wayne who lived in Kentucky, his wifes name was Gerry. Their father's name was Earl Jacob. Grandpa was born in Paulding Co. Ohio & died in Wayne Co. Michigan in 1950. He did live in Pennsylvania for a time when he was younger. Are you a son of Wayne & Gerry? I am the oldest child of Doyle & Marceil. I have the Fought geneology beginning with the Vogt's in Switzerland. I would love to hear back from you as I am trying to fill in the current relatives & have nothing on Wayn's family except for syblings names.
Dianne

Re: Foughts in Shelby Co. Il

2003-01-22 13:55:42Z

Hi Dan,
I have not been in contact with your mother. I would love to compare notes with both of you though. I don't have a lot of info on your branch. If you would like to share info please email me at gmartin1922@yahoo.com.

Re: Samuel M. Fought

2002-12-13 02:30:07Z

Samuel Fought

2002-12-11 16:26:02Z

I have a Samuel Fought who was born in Pennsylvania, was 55 in 1850. He married a Mary Polly Hand Vandolah Whicker, August 26, 1841, who was living in Dekalb County, Indiana in the 1840 census with her two young sons.

Samuel and Mary next appear in the 1850 census for Allen County, Indiana. I do not find them after that. Can anybody help me?

Thank you for your time. Barb

Re: Samuel M. Fought

2002-12-11 16:13:35Z

Hi, Kathy. I was looking for a Samuel Fought as well. My Samuel was born in 1895 and married a Mary Hand Vandolah Whicker. They appeared in the census for Indiana, Allen County 1850 together. You placed your Samuel as being born in 1822, but I thought I write just to make certain.

By the way, I found another person researching a Charles Fletcher, I copied everything for you. Hope it helps:

Willis A. Fought: By Vicki Graham on July 31, 1999 answering Ancestors of Willis Fought by Matt:

Willis A Fought (b1887 d1959), son of Charles Fletcher Fought (b1854 d1928) and Anna M (Coldren) Fought (b1862 d1930). Willis' wife name was Alice (b1894 d1941). Charles Fletcher Fought was the son of Samuel M Fought (b1822 d1876) and Eliza A (Newhouse) Fought (b1827 d1901). If this sounds like a connection for you, let me know and I'll dig up some more information for you. P.S. Samuel M Fought and Eliza A (Newhouse) Fought are my great-great grandparents.

this appeared in the Fought site search under Samuel

Theodore Fought

VATNE — 2003-01-28 05:55:19Z

I have a school report card for Theodore Fought for the term beginning Sept. 1, 1913 at Oak Grove School, District 77, Neosho County, Kansas. Would be glad to send it to any relative who might want it. His grades were not that bad considering he missed as much school as he attended.

Foughts

Jan Catalogna — 2002-11-30 14:38:33Z

Rebecca, were your Fought ancestors originally from PA????

Re: Primmer/Voght(Vogt/Fought)

danvolkmann — 2003-02-21 02:26:24Z

Hi Scott!
I too have been to the Fought reunions in Shelbyville. What years did you go? I last went probably in 1974 (as a child).

It appears there were 3 Fought/Primmer weddings in the same Fought family.
Please see the FoughtFamily Yahoo! Group for more information.

Re: Foughts in Shelby Co. Il

danvolkmann — 2003-01-20 20:56:44Z

Gretchen,
I too am in the line of Paulis and Zellah Fought, via Georgia Anna, who married Thomas Dunlap. I looks as if you have a lot of information along these lines as well. Maybe you have been in contact with my mother before? Patricia Volkmann. She has done most of the research that I have.

Re: family hunting

danvolkmann — 2003-01-20 20:52:10Z

I just posted a response to MaryLee's post to the line of Paulis and Zellah Fought. I might even have you in my database (I don't have the whole DB with me right now at work). On my list I have with me, I see Paulis 'Vernon' married to a Dixie. He is the son of Earl Franklin. My guess is this is your line?
I have found Mary Lee on this list too.
My line is of Georgia Anna (Fought) and Thomas Dunlap, Georgia is the daughter of Paulis and Zellah.

Re: family ties via Mattoon IL

danvolkmann — 2003-01-20 20:42:21Z

MaryLee. Your last name sounds vaguely familiar?
I am descended from Georgia Anna, daughter of Paulis and Zellah. Georgia Anna married Thomas Dunlap. I have a lot of information on the Foughts, and Dunlaps, from my mother, who did a lot of the research. I have a little bit on Zellah as well.

foughts in mich

fought184 — 2003-07-27 15:25:35Z

seaching for info on jacob fought lived in pa,mich,and died in ohio in early 1950's. He had two sons Doyle and Wayne. Wayne was also known as James

Re: FOUGHT/SPELMAN

DFoughtHeitmeyer — 2005-03-20 20:47:46Z

Would your grandmother have been Hattie Fought Spelman. If si, she would have been my great aunt. Her father was Jacob Fought, her mother Hannah. I have the family tree from Switzerland 1799's to the present.
Dianne Fought Heitmeyer

Diana (Evans) Fought obituary

puppup — 2003-12-09 12:42:57Z

Source: Times Union, Warsaw, IN Feb. 17, 2003
Deceased: Fought, Diana L (Evans)
Age: 59
Birth date: May 1, 1943
Birth place: Nappanee, IN
Death date: Feb. 14, 2003
Place of death: South Bend, IN

For a copy of full obit send email to:
dactackm@jlink.net

No relation to the deceased

James H Fought obituary

puppup — 2003-01-31 19:16:46Z

source: Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, PA Jan. 19, 2003
deceased: Fought, James H
age: 75
born: Sept. 17, 1927
birth place: Hughesville, PA
died: Jan. 17, 2003
place of death: Hughesville, PA

full obituary upon request
send email to: dactackm@jlink.net

Re: Information on Philip Fought, Fayette County, PA (died 1860)

Skimino2 — 2004-05-22 18:55:16Z

Hi Mark,

I have been researching the Fout/Fought/Faught family for several years.
I have never been about to prove that Philip FOUGHT was indeed the Philip FOUT I am looking for, but the death and place names seem to fit.

After reading your post, Im a bit more convinced.
Our FOUT family ancestors are cousins of the CRAFT family, dating back to 1846.

John FOUGHT is the patriarch of the family, his son, Jacob FOUT was born in America.

Other surnames in our database in that time period would be:
Gohn/Kuhn/Coon, Bishop, Smiley, Zimmerman.

Let me know if you think there is a match.

Re: Information on Philip Fought, Fayette County, PA (died 1860)

S_Ihrman — 2004-08-24 23:34:49Z

"Western Pa. Genealogical Society Quarterly, vol. 20, #1, Summer 1993
pg. 55 "Virginia Gunsmiths with Pa. Origins (title0
The following was taken from James B. Whisker's "Gunsmiths of Va. & W. Va. before 1900"...
Fought, George (1838- ) b. Pa. later Parkersburg...
(by) Jean S. Morris..."

Samuel Fought, b. PA 1812, d. OH 1881

jjhorgan1 — 2004-03-13 19:55:21Z

Seeking information about parents of Samuel Fought, born in PA abt. 1812, married Elizabeth (Eliza) Jane Preston 1848 in Sandusky, Ottawa Co. OH and died July 30, 1908 in Salem Township, Ottawa Co. OH. Where was he born and who were his parents?

Obit: Jordan R. Fought

NMFireHorse — 2003-01-18 03:12:40Z

Albuquerque Journal - April 30, 1998

Jordan R. Fought, 17, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed away on Monday, April 27, 1998. He was a member of the New Mexico Racquetball Association and was Junior Champion and Men's State and Regional Champion. Jordan loved all kinds of sports and was an avid fisherman who never missed an opportunity to go fishing. He had a great sense of humor and had a reputation as a joker. Jordan is survived by his parents, Marshall Fought of Albuquerque, NM and Jean Fought of Los Lunas, NM; brothers, Chris Fought of Los Lunas, NM, Kyle Fought and his wife, Cassie of Lubbock, TX, and Eric Fought of Levelland, TX. Also surviving are his paternal grandparents, Clarence and Pat Fought of Payson, AZ; and his maternal grandparents, George and Billie Haskins of Los Lunas, NM; and great-grandmother, Vada Haskins of Levelland, TX. Jordan is also survived by his loving uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends. Viewing will be held Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Romero Funeral Home. Graveside service will take place on Friday, 2:00 p.m., at Terrace Grove Cemetery in Belen, NM. Pallbearers will be Johnny Padilla, Daniel Perea, Jr., Jason Noack, Dale Fought, Chris Porter and his brothers, Chris and Kyle Fought. Honorary pallbearer will be his brother, Eric Fought. Arrangements by Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main, Belen, NM.

Leah Fought

skydancr_1 — 2003-08-15 21:54:00Z

Seeking info on and parents of Leah Fought who married Frederick Friesner. This couple was living in Perry County, Ohio in 1823 when their son Simeon was born.

Re: Fought/Foght Family

ByrLrlb — 2005-08-14 20:02:53Z

I have info that my David (1803-1881)Foght's (married to Frances Veronica Mayer) parents were John (1780-1866) Vogt and Mary Ann Neible. John's parents were Michael Vogt and Elizabeth Shivley. Michael was born in Union Co. PA 1755. His father was Jonas Vogt born 1720 in Basil, Switzerland. I have other info on brothers and sisters etc. Am willing to share.
Laura

Fought/Foght Family

ByrLrlb — 2005-02-07 03:01:13Z

Does anyone out there know who the 12 children of David and Veronica Foght were? The only one named in History of Seneca Co., Ohio is David M. Foght, born 6 Mar 1842, in Seneca Co. They were in PA, then Fairfield Co., Ohio, then in Seneca Co. I am trying to find a connection to Anna Fought born 25 Oct 1824 in (I think) Fairfield Co. later lived in McCutchensville, Ohio. She was married to Henry Downey 2 May 1844 in Seneca, Ohio. I think she may have brothers David and Reuben. I"m pretty sure my Fought/Foght family goes back to Jonas Vogt born in 1720 in Basil, Switzerland, as I was given a copy of a small booklet "Vogt History 1750-1911" written by Jacob Weimer Vogt by my Mom"s cousin. In the booklet it says a copy was sent to each family now living (1911). I sure would like to be able to connect with that booklet by finding Anna's family. I am willing to share the info in the booklet.
Laura Byers

Re: Fought/Foght Family

ByrLrlb — 2005-04-22 02:25:15Z

Leigh
I just found out my great grandparents are David and Veronica Foght from Lancaster, Pa. They moved to Ohio and have 12 children. I have research on the Ohio people but nothing as yet in Pa.
Laura

Re: Fought/Foght Family

ByrLrlb — 2005-04-27 22:46:39Z

Thanks Leigh
I'm expecting some info from an "internet cousin". Hope when I get that, I'll know more what I'm looking for. I'll keep you in mind.
Laura