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Preble County, Ohio, Genealogy


Posted Queries for April 1997

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SWANK posted by Teresa Swank Kidd on Monday, April 7, 1997

I am looking for any information about Hiram SWANK. He is listed on the 1880 census with his wife Emma W. and two sons Ora J. and Era C. He and his wife were both 30 years old at the time. I would like to find out the parents of both and if they had any other children. I would also like to know the birthdates of the sons as they are both listed as being 4 years old on the census. Era C. SWANK is my great- grandfather. This family lived in New Paris, Preble County, Ohio at the time of the census.

CASTLEBURY, SHIPPEN posted by Dave Knighten on Monday, April 7, 1997

I am looking for any information on William SHIPPEN who moved to Eaton in the spring of 1808 with his wife Mary CASTLEBURY and their son William SHIPPEN. I would like to find out who the parents were for William and Mary or any thing else that some one might know.

MILLER, SHAFFER, SHEOFFER posted by Bob Luellen on Monday, April 7, 1997

Seeking information on L. D. SHEOFFER and his wife Ella (MILLER), my g-grandparents. They lived in Campbellstown, Preble Co. before and after 1886 when my grandmother (Nettie O.) was born. My Grandmother's surname on her birth certificate is SHEOFFER. On her marriage license it is SHAFFER, which is the spelling that I was aware of while growing up. I am trying to confirm that the SHEOFFER spelling actually exists.

COALER, DEADMORE, DETAMORE, HOFFMAN, HUFFMAN, KOHLER, LENKS, SHULL posted by Karl Mehnert on Monday, April 7, 1997

Jacob DETAMORE and Amanda HUFFMAN were married in Butler Co. 17 Jun 1858. Jacob was son of William DETAMORE and Margaret SHULL, b-4 Feb 1831 in Augusta Co., VA. Jacob's gp's Jacob DETAMORE and Sophia LENKS both died in a cholera epidemic in Preble Co. in July 1849. Amanda is the dau of Tobias HUFFMAN and Mary HUFFMAN (cousins), b-23 May 1835 prob Butler Co. Tobias and Mary are descendants of Johann HOFFMAN of the Germanna Colony. Jacob is descendant of Christian DETAMORE (numerous spellings incl. DEADMORE) and Elizabeth COALER (various spellings incl. KOHLER), they were in Rockingham Co., VA. before 1790.

ATWOOD, GOWEY, LEONARD, MILLER posted by Diana Taylor on Monday, April 7, 1997

Seeking parents for David Pinkerton ATWOOD, born 24 April 1834 in Preble Co. OH, died 17 May 1921 in Hunter, OK at the home of his daughter Ada Peggie Jane LEONARD. He married Arvilla MILLER (maiden name GOWEY) in Brighton, Washington Co., Iowa, on 2 October 1856.

CARUTHERS, HELVY, MICHAELS posted by Walter Lee Vaughan on Monday, April 7, 1997

William CARUTHERS, b. abt 1839, in Preble Co., Oh. was m. to Catherine MICHAELS, unsure when or where she was born. During the Civil War, he was in the Ind. 34th Inf Reg. Catherine may have been previously married to a HELVY and div in Ohio. Thank You

BISHOP, NOBLE posted by Kelly Folkestad on Tuesday, April 8, 1997

I am looking for information on Rachel BISHOP born 23 Sep 1815, Preble Co., OH, and died 30 Jan 1901 in Arcadia, Hamilton Co., IN, and married William Franklin NOBLE, 30 Aug 1838 in Rushville, Rush Co., IN. She is the daughter of Mr. BISHOP of Maryland and her mother is unknown and of Ohio. This information I received from her death certificate and obit.

RINER posted by Gary Riner on Tuesday, April 8, 1997

A John RINER settled in Preble County (Gratis) about 1814. He was supposed to have been accompanied by his wife Catherine and a Henry. He had a child named Henry. Are these Henrys one in the same or was the Henry that accompanied John his father?

GETZENDINER, HESLET, SMITH posted by AOLer20 --?-- on Friday, April 25, 1997

Trying to locate information on Amos SMITH born Sep. 27, 1833 somewhere in Preble Co. Looking for parents or siblings. Mother's maiden name may have been GETZENDINER, do not know father's first name either. Wife was Margret Ann HESLET but was married in Indianapolis, IN.

BROWN, CAUGHEY, KUNKER, STORY, WOODS posted by Debbie Angleton on Friday, April 25, 1997

Looking for any information on the CAUGHEY and BROWN lines. John CAUGHEY b. 3 July 1833, d. 1919 buried Spring Lawn Cemetery in New Paris, (Preble Co) OH Married Virginia Vesta WOODS 1867. He was a shoemaker with a shop in New Paris, OH. Looking for information on parents of John CAUGHEY (John Q. CAUGHEY and Martha STORY). Also looking for info on Benjamin Brown m. Jennie E. KUNKER or on William BROWN b. 3 May 1842, d. 29 Oct 1888.

BISHOP, GORDON, RITTER posted by Cheryl E. Arver on Friday, April 25, 1997

I am researching James GORDON b 1804 in NC. James married Mary BISHOP in 1825 in Preble Co, OH. Mary was a daughter of Nathan & Mary BISHOP. James and Mary were the parents of: Sylvestor GORDON, William GORDON, Nathaniel GORDON, Lavina Jane GORDON RITTER, Jefferson GORDON. Lavina Jane GORDON was born in Preble Co, OH in 1841. James and Mary migrated to LaGrange Co, IN. I am seeking the ancestors/descendants of James GORDON & Mary BISHOP. I am willing to exchange information.

AVRA, NEAD, STUMP posted by Carolyn Avra on Friday, April 25, 1997

I am looking for information on William S. AVRA b. March 14, 1875, in Preble Co.; d. March 11, 1952, Knox Co. Indiana. I would like to know about his first marriage. I believe he married Aura(?) date unknown and she may have died in childbirth. He then married Cora May NEAD (1877- 1964). These marriages were probably in the late 1800's and before 1905. William's parents were Albert and Cora STUMP (no dates). I would welcome any info on them as well. Thank you for any information you may have.

CURTIS, CURTISS, MERSEREAU posted by Ransom H. Curtis on Friday, April 25, 1997

Seeking info on parents/relatives of Emily M. CURTIS, b. 1821 in Cape Girardeau, MO. In 1836, she is in Richmond, Indiana, and married to a Henry C. MERSEREAU. I find several CURTIS/CURTISS in Preble Co., OH, in 1840 census, any of which may be a relative. Her father was possibly Ransom H. CURTIS; and brother possibly Harvey Ransom CURTIS.

BOWMAN, CRAWFORD, HAWK, JONES posted by Laura Hair Duffy on Friday, April 25, 1997

Milton BOWMAN, son of George and Mary Ann JONES BOWMAN m. Eliza Ellen CRAWFORD in Preble Co. 1842. Family history is that Eliza HAWK, an Indian child, was adopted by Rev. CRAWFORD. Who was Rev. CRAWFORD? Milton and Eliza move west finally living in Monroe Co., Iowa, Gilbert CRAWFORD is a neighbor. Can there be a conection there? I would appricate hearing from any BOWMAN, CRAWFORD or HAWK researcher. Thank you.

BAKER, OVERHOLTZ, RHOADS posted by Tom Rhoades on Friday, April 25, 1997

Looking for info regarding Jonathan OVERHOLTZ brn: 3/18/1822 in Preble Co. OH. Married Francis BAKER brn: 12/25/1831. Had daughter, Mary brn: 11/1852 in Preble Co. She married Franklin RHOADS on 1/5/1873. Who are their ancestors and did the RHOADS live in Preble Co. at any time? Please help!

MIKESELL, MIXEL, SMITH, WIEST posted by Mary Lou Schultz on Friday, April 25, 1997

I'm searching for the parents, birthdate, and birthplace of David Shannon SMITH who was born in Ohio (perhaps Preble County) in 1839. He married Anna MIKESELL in Wabash, Indiana, in 1860. He died in 1863 (perhaps in Civil War) leaving one daughter, Henrietta. She is my husband's great grandmother. Anna's family include MIKESELL (MIXEL) and WIEST from Preble County.

GARD, SCHUMAKER, SHOEMAKER posted by Russell Wilhoit on Friday, April 25, 1997

Looking for any info on Agnes GARD, born Ohio, abt 1808, who married Isaac SHOEMAKER or SCHUMAKER, in Preble Co., in 1839. Who were her parents and what happened to Isaac ?? She later remarried and died in Franklin Co., IN, abt 1888. Is she buried in Preble Co.?? Any info appreciated. Thank you.

BURK posted by Barb Bonham on Tuesday, April 29, 1997

Isaac BURK is listed in the 1820 Census p. 105 for Harrison Twp, Preble Co, OH. and again in the 1830 Census on p. 400. Could some kind soul look him up for me? I am especially interested in the names of his parents, siblings, and/or children. He had a brother, Uriah BURK, who was born in Clinton Co., OH, 13 Feb 1822.


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