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Preble County, Ohio, Genealogy


Posted Queries for October thru November 1996

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BEESON, CLARK, FLEMING, FRENCH, HYDE, KINGSBERRY, MICHEL, MIKESELL posted by Christine Hayden on Saturday, October 5, 1996

Searching for information on Obediah C. HYDE married to Sophia KINGSBERRY, they had 7 children: Henry L. m. Elizabeth MICHEL, 2m. Hannah CLARK; Fannie not married; Livonia, m. Henderson FLEMING; Daniel, m. Christina MIKESELL; Lucinda m.James BEESON; William Freeman information unknown was bound out to a John FRENCH; and Sarah m. 1841 to whom unknown. Seeking parents of Obediah. Would like any information on Obediah and Sophia decendents and ancestors.

DREW, FOLKERETH, FOLKERTH, THATCHER posted by Cin Sopko on Sunday, October 6, 1996

Looking for any FOLKERTH/FOLKERETH in the Darke County area. We found many in this county on the SS Death Index. Too many to list here. In addition I am looking for many other surnames in the Darke County area, such as DREW, THATCHER, and more. Have lots of information to share.

LOCKWOOD, WEBB posted by Alice Bordelon on Wednesday, October 9, 1996

I need to get a copy of any obit. for my uncle named Ernest LOCKWOOD, b. 23 Mar. 1883 in Yonkers, NY, moved to West Alexandria, Preble Co. I only know that he died in Jan. 1973 and his SS# 126-09-2130. Also have his par. as: George W. LOCKWOOD and Lois Irene WEBB. Any help is greatly appreciated. I'd be very happy to pay copying costs of the obit. Thanks to all in advance.

HARRIS, KINSEY posted by J H Brandenburgh on Saturday, October 12, 1996

Hannah Jane HARRIS born ca1820 Camden, Preble Co., OH, married Robert Y. KINSEY 9 Apr 1893. She died 15 Sep 1876 Lynn, Randolph Co., IN. I am looking for her parents and other members of her family.

CRISLER, WEAVER posted by Tom Deeter on Thursday, October 24, 1996

Larkin WEAVER b. abt1792 Madison Co. VA d. abt1860 Preble Co. OH married Susanna CRISLER in VA four children that aware of. William and Mathias moved to Darke Co. Mariah b. 3-9-1819, Lucy b. abt1824. Any info. about this family is greatly apprecieted. Have some info that would be willing to share on the WEAVERs.

DEARDORFF, DIERDORFF, LESH, MILLER posted by J. R. Wolf on Thursday, October 24, 1996

Peter DIERDORFF b. abt 1780 Bedford Co., PA, died bef 1810 Preble Co., OH. Married to Anna LESH, b. Sept 29, 1784 Preble Co., OH, d. 1864 Preble Co., OH. After Peter died, spouse Anna married Stephen MILLER, farmer in Lanier Twp, Preble Co. Public auction of Peter's estate, Feb. 10,, 1810, Preble Co., OH. Peter and Anna married May 22, 1802. Had children: James, George, Christina, Elizabeth, Peter and Jacob Looking to continue these children's lines. Would like to connect son Peter as the same Peter and Susannah DEARDORFF, living Lanier Twp., Preble Co. on 1850 Census.

DECAMP posted by Cin Sopko on Wednesday, October 30, 1996

Looking for any DECAMPs from Darke or Preble County, OH. Thanks!

CLINK, KLINK, STUBLE posted by Greg Watson on Saturday, November 2, 1996

Searching for anyone researching this surname in Preble Co., OH. Lewis CLINK married Catherine STUBLE. Family is buried in the Verona Cemetery in Preble Co.

ALCORN, COCHRAN, RALSTON, WILLIS posted by Traci Spears on Sunday, November 3, 1996

William COCHRAN b. Feb 14 1802 Salem, Westmoreland Co., PA, d. Jan 4 1853 (IN?) married Jane ALCORN 1828 Eaton, Preble Co., OH. William moved from PA to Warren Co, OH in 1815 with his parents John COCHRAN, JR and Martha "Patty" RALSTON. William bought lot 75 in Eaton Aug 12 1828 from Benjamin WILLIS. William owned the lot/house for 30 yrs; house is now known as Lake House.

KESLER, OTT posted by Karen Krugman on Saturday, November 9, 1996

Searching for information on KESLER and OTT. Happy to share what information I have. Any connection to these lines welcome!

DIEHL, MILLER posted by Dwight Moore on Sunday, November 10, 1996

I am looking for any information on Henry MILLER and his wife Jane DIEHL. They migrated to Preble County, Ohio, in 1827 and moved to Clinton Co., IN, in 1829.

BANTA, BLOSSOM, MONFORT, VAN AUSDALL posted by D. Morrison on Sunday, November 10, 1996

I am looking for any information on the BANTA, BLOSSOM, MONFORT, and VAN_AUSDALL. Please e-mail if you have info on these names.

CARMICHAEL, DOWNER, REED, SWIFT posted by Karen Beidelman on Tuesday, November 19, 1996

I am researching the REED and SWIFT families that came from Butler and/or Preble Cos., OH to Delaware Co., IN. I am searching for John SWIFT and his son Malachi SWIFT who married Sarah CARMICHAEL in Butler Co., OH. Their daughter Ruth A. SWIFT married Austin REED, s/o William REED and Elizabeth DOWNER who also came from Butler Co., OH, to Delaware Co., IN. Austin and Ruth later settled in Greene Co., IN. If anyone has info on them or knows of someone who is also researching this family please e-mail me. Thanks!!!

BROWN, DILL, PIGGOT posted by Dixie Hougen on Tuesday, November 19, 1996

John DILL, b. 1809, son of Peter DILL and Phoebe BROWN, was born in Preble County. Looking for information on John and Peter DILL. Phoebe was daughter of Quakers Mercer BROWN and Sarah PIGGOT and well-documented.

ALLRED, ALRED, BROWN, EMERSON posted by Jean Allread on Wednesday, November 20, 1996

Emerson ALRED b ca 1833 son of Isaac ALLRED and Lucy EMERSON. Emerson married 14 August 1857 to Esther BROWN d/o David and Lydia BROWN originally from Tenn. I have his death as 31 Jan 1862 West Virginia while serving in infantry, buried Jaysville Cemetery (Darke Co.). Had daughters Elizabeth, Jane, and Lydia Ann. Info is from a descendant. Hope it is correct. Can you verify?

OLIVER posted by Mary Campbell on Thursday, November 21, 1996

Looking for anyone that knows anything about Edgar J. OLIVER. His second wife was Pearl. They had four boys and one girl, and lived outside Eaton.

DOUGLASS, IRWINN, MAJORS posted by Mary Ann Hanson on Friday, November 22, 1996

Seeking any information about the William DOUGLASS, Jr. family. Wife's name not known. Nine known children: Thomas, Margaret A. m. MAJORS, William A. (res.Morning Sun), J. Henry (res. Camden), Robert (res. Oxford), Isabella m. IRWINN, John (res. College Corner), Benjamin B. (res. Camden) and Samuel J. (res. Camden). All above taken from James DOUGLASS family Bible. From Scotland to Mifflin Co., PA, to Preble Co., OH.

DECAMP posted by Wilson DeCamp on Thursday, November 28, 1996

John M. (son of William and Ann DECAMP) and Hannah DECAMP (birth dates uncertain, but probably ca. 1780) moved from NJ to Preble Co., OH, probably early 1800's. I would like to get information about their residence, children and further descendants. Please respond with a copy by e-mail.

BRAY, BURCHAM, DENNEY, PRAY, SPRAY posted by Bill Denney on Friday, November 29, 1996

Seeking information on Michol DENNEY (female) who was born 8 May, 1816, Surry Co., NC, (to Lazarus DENNEY b 1777, Surry Co., NC; d 1823, West Elkton, Preble Co., OH, and wife Susannah BURCHAM). Michol was disowned from the Quaker Elk Monthly Meeting in Preble Co. for marrying out of unity to a Mr. SPRAY (perhaps BRAY or PRAY, also). Michol was granted a certificate to the Salem MM in Henry Co., IA on 16 Mar., 1839 by the Elk MM. Would like to find her descendants and husband's family. Also, any living descendants of Lazarus DENNEY.

BALLARD, DENNEY, OSBORNE posted by Bill Denney on Friday, November 29, 1996

Seeking information on Esther DENNEY, born 12 Sept., 1837 in West Elkton, Preble County, OH, (to Lazarus DENNEY, b 1777, Surry Co., NC; d 1856, West Elkton, Preble Co., OH, and 2nd wife, Mary OSBORNE, widow of David BALLARD. Mary d 1878, West Elkton). Some siblings of Esther died young. Did Esther also?


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