Henry County Genealogical Society Newsletter
Volume 6, Number 6, November-December 1992
MEETINGS
November 16, 1992, Monday, 6:30 pm
Potluck supper and recognition of First Families of Henry County. Please bring one hot OR one cold dish and your own
table service. Guests are welcome. Beverage and dessert will be provided. Our speaker will be Pete Wilhelm with a program on Henry County History. Program will begin approximately 7:15 if you are unable to attend the dinner.
December, 1992, NO MEETING
Happy Holidays!
1993 OFFICERS
The following officers for 1993 were elected at the October meeting:
President – Karen Sunderman
V. President – Phyllis LaRue
Rec. Secretary – Louise Baden
Treasurer – Lucille Van Scoyoc
Corres. Sec. – Phyllis LaRue
Reporter – Clara Ellen Courtney
As you see, some of us who had said we did NOT want to continue in office did so because we could not get anyone else to run. Thanks to those who were willing to fill an office again this year. Thanks to Phyllis for volunteering to chair the program committee. Thanks to Louise for taking Kathy’s job.
PUBLICATIONS
The Freedom Twp. and Ridgeville Twp. Cemetery Inscriptions will be published December 1, 1992. The cost will be $8.00 plus $2.00 postage. Please note on the back page that two more Deshler Flag Obituary books are also available for the same price.
QUERIES
SNYDER, CLUNK
Thomas Calendar Snyder and wife Mary Jane Clunk were married 4 Nov 1852 in Wyandotte Co., OH. Moved to Henry Co. by 1870. Need spouses for sons Franklin b. ca. 1855, and Samuel b. ca. 1857 and daughter Ida b. ca. 1864. All died before 1900. One of the sons married a Nellie before 1880 census.
–Linda Anderson Knapp, Robinson, IL 62454
JONES, FALLON
Seeking info on Mary Jane (Jones) and Owen Fallon who were m. 18 May 1860 in Henry Co. They had 3 children: Elizabeth J. (Eliza) b. 22 Apr 1864; Mary Ann b. 10 Mar 1865; and John b. ca. 1867. Any info on this family would be appreciated.
–Laverne S. Coburn, Leslie, Idaho 83255
CONGRATULATIONS…
Congratulations to our members who have proved ancestors for First Families of Henry County. They are as follows:
| GOLD | (In Henry County by 1870) | |
| Elizabeth Ann Walters of Ravenna, OH | ||
| Michael Smith | 1846 | |
| Elmer Smith | 1860 | |
| Harriet Elizabeth Harman Smith | 1860 | |
| Elizabeth Ann Smith | 1850 | |
| Shephard Cowdrey Harman | 1858 | |
| Sarah Ellen Jennings Harman | 1860 | |
| GOLD | (In Henry County by 1870) | |
| Lavonne Hipsher of Fostoria, OH | ||
| Jacob Weaks | 1864 | |
| Charles Caldwell | 1870 | |
| Elizabeth Ann Hoover Browning Frankfather | 1867 | |
| Amelia Hoover | 1863 | |
| Alice Lillian Weaks Lowmaster | 1868 | |
| John B. Lowmaster | 1868 | |
| John Isaac Browning | 1870 | |
| Calista Caldwell Weaks | 1870 |
Don’t forget the potluck to recognize First Families members on November 16 at 6:30 in the Deshler Edwin Wood Memorial Library. (More information at the beginning of the newsletter.)
AN ANSWER TO OUR REQUEST FOR HENRY COUNTY FAMILY INFORMATION
Kay Miller, Republic, OH 44867 writes…
I have my Price family traced back to Virginia in 1796, my great-great-great grandfather being born ca 1744, place unknown. His grandson Jacob Price came to Seneca Co., OH in 1821 with his wife, Esther, and first born, Anna. There were 11 children born to this union, seven living to adulthood.
I had good luck tracing six of these children, but could never find where or what happened to Isaac Price. It wasn’t until I ran across a legal document that I found Isaac living in Henry County. The next week I was on my way to Henry County. At the court house I checked births, deaths, and marriages.
Here I found Isaac had married Susan Maria Newton on 29 July 1856. By checking census records I found the following children born to Isaac and Susan: Sarah A., b. 1860; John A., b. 1863, d. 1896, buried at Swanton, Fulton Co., OH; Joseph M., b. 25 May 1867, m. Ada V. Tillia 8 April 1888, d. 1 Aug 1947, buried Swanton; Mary E., b. 3 July 1870; Rachel A., b. 1872; Esther, b. 14 Sept 1873; and Julia, b. 1878. All were born in Liberty Twp., Henry Co. where Isaac owned land in Sec. 20.
After several more trips to Henry Co. and much searching, I received an obit for Isaac, who died 11 Sept 1898 at age 73 yrs. and 9 mo. He is buried at Swanton, too, but had spent his entire life as a veterinary surgeon in Henry County. I could not find a will for Isaac. Susan Price d. 31 May 1895 in Fulton Co. where she and Isaac lived the last few years of their life. I need an obit for her. Can anyone held me with Isaac and Susan Price?
Who did his children marry? Did they live in the area?
On Thanksgiving Day of 1989 I went to Fulton Co. to the cemetery, then spent the rest of the day driving through Henry Co. We located Isaac and Susan’s farm and drove around the area. We enjoyed the country side with its pretty farms. I have Isaac Price to thank for introducing me to such a lovely place as Henry County.
FARMERS’ DIRECTORY – DESHLER
We continue our listing of the Deshler section of the 1916 FARMERS’ DIRECTORY given to us by Shirley Lufts. The directory gives the name, wife’s name if married, number of children, occupation, street of residence, tells if the person was a boarder, tells if the person had a Bell telephone, tells if the person owns a house and lot or is a tenant, and lists number of cattle and horses the person owns. In this listing only information pertinent to genealogy will be given.
| Name | Wife’s Name | #Children | Occupation |
| Fairchild, Ernest O. | Grace A. | 2 | teacher |
| Faram, Harry | Maud | 2 | retired |
| Farquharson, John | Rose | 2 | retired |
| Farquharson, Robert | Nellie | farmer | |
| Ferman, Harry | Sadie | 3 | paperhanger & painter |
| Firman, Frank | Olivia | 4 | mechanic |
| Fish, Nettie | 1 | ||
| Flowers, F. A. | |||
| Freeman, Hannah | retired | ||
| Frisner, Guy | Pauline | 1 | motorman |
| Frizzell, Edgar | Pearl | 1 | railroader |
| Gardner, Geo. | Rachel | 1 | retired |
| Gardner, Geo. | brick mason | ||
| Gehrett, T. M. | Lavina | 2 | physician |
| Gehrett, W. S. | Jessie | 2 | druggist |
| Geib, Anna | 2 | retired | |
| George, John | Laura | expressman | |
| Gerdeman, Anna | 5 | retired | |
| Gilchrist, Fred | Minnie | retired | |
| Gray, Martha | retired | ||
| Gray, Neal | Leafy | 3 | laborer |
| Gray, William | Eva | 4 | Union delivery |
| Gribbell, Fred | Edna | 1 | attorney |
| Gribben, John R. | Edith | 1 | Standard Oil driver |
| Hall, Ella | housekeeper | ||
| Harley, John | retired | ||
| Harmon, C. C. | Georgia | dry goods & groceries | |
| Harmon, C. E. | Kathryn | millinery | |
| Harmon, L. H. | Maud | drayman | |
| Harris, Mrs. Cora E. | nurse | ||
| Harrison, Antin S. | Dora | 1 | contractor |
| Haskinson, David | Laura | 3 | cement worker |
| Hawkins, A. C. H. | Harriet | 1 | retired |
| Hayman, A. F. | Lora | hardware | |
| Hayman, Cloid | Lottie | hardware | |
| Hazeltine, Wesley | Della | railroader | |
| Heckerman, C. H. | Blanche | photographer | |
| Helmke, Geo. | Anna | 3 | carpenter |
| Hennessy, Charlie | Gertrude | farmer | |
| Hennessy, Edward | Ruth | 1 | retired |
| Henry, Sarah | housekeeper | ||
| Henry, W. J. | Ellen | carpenter | |
| Henry, W. R. | Mirie | laborer | |
| Herman, Mary | 1 | housekeeper | |
| Herr, Charles William | Emma | 2 | brick mason |
| Herr, Geo. W. | Anna | 1 | brick mason |
| Hill, Frank | Mollie | 2 | barber |
| Hill, John | Maud | 2 | grocery |
| Hishew, Sarah Ellen | 1 | retired | |
| Hoke, J. W. | Etta | furniture and undertaking | |
| Hoke, Mrs. Polly | retired | ||
| Hoke, W. C. | Mable | 3 | furniture and undertaking |
| Holbrook, Ephrim | Martha | laborer | |
| Holman, John | Eliza | laborer | |
| Holmes, Joseph | Clara | 3 | farmer |
| Hoskison, Ross | Catherine | 1 | operator railroad |
| House, F. J. | Helen | 1 | hardware |
| House, H. L. | Carrie | 7 | hardware |
| House, Mary A. | retired | ||
| House, W. S. | Gail | clothier | |
| Hubner, Fred | Elizabeth | retired | |
| Hudson, Galord | Della | 1 | electrician |
| Hughes, Charlie J. | Mary P. | 2 | meat cutter |
| Hutchison, J. A. | Grace | 1 | editor Henry County Review |
| Hutter, Katie | retired | ||
| Hyde, Geo. | Lydia | laborer | |
| Jaynes, Lundy | Florence | 2 | laborer |
| Jinkins, Harvey | Alice | laborer | |
| Jones, S. A. | Gertrude | 1 | hotel |
| Kelley, S. L. | Ora | 3 | marshal |
| Kendall, E. J. | Minnie | 2 | bookkeeper |
| King, Edward | Cathern | 5 | B&O section boss |
| King, Terrence B. | Mildred | 1 | bank clerk |
| Kirk, Eliza | retired | ||
| Kuhn, Elnore | cigar box employee | ||
| Larhr, Frank | Lizzie | 1 | restaurant |
| Lahr, Henry F. | Elizabeth | 1 | chicken raiser |
| Lea, I. P. | Mary R. | 2 | U. B. minister |
| Lee, C. O. | Katharine | restaurant | |
| Lee, M. M. | Kittie | 5 | grain dealer |
| Leib, John | Mary | retired | |
| Lemons, Geo. | retired | ||
| Leveck, Melvin | Minnie | 2 | laborer |
| Ley, Frank | Hazle | 1 | electric conductor |
| Litzenber, Ruben | Fian | retired | |
| Loach, Willis | Josephine | 1 | electrician |
| Long, Daniel | retired | ||
| Long, Geo. A. | Myrtle | 4 | railroader |
| Long, L. E. | Anna L. | lawyer | |
| Longbrake, Mrs. Arabel | retired | ||
| Longbrake, Ray | Elnor | 1 | baggage man |
| Longbrake, Thomas | Carrie | 1 | railroader |
| Longyear, Leon | Louise | 1 | laborer |
| Luchini, Antony | confectionery | ||
| Lutz, E. F. | Mary | 5 | jeweler |
| Lytle, A. D. | Lillian | 1 | lumber dealer |
| Lytle, David | Sarah | lumber dealer | |
| Lytle, E. R. | Nellie | lumber dealer | |
| MacMaster, Dexter | Mary Ann | 3 | retired |
| MacMaster, Mie | Mead | 4 | railroader and farmer |
| Mahr, Henry | Sadie | retired | |
| Malott, Elmer | 2 | electrician | |
| Malott, Periscilla | 1 | retired | |
| Malott, William | section man | ||
| McDowel, Harry | Lula | 2 | bartender |
| McFadden, A. A. | Maggie | rural mail carrier | |
| McFadden, Geo. W. | Kittie | 3 | ticket agent |
| Metzner, Charlie | ticket agent | ||
| Metzner, Grover | railroader | ||
| Meyer, C. W. | Dora | 3 | varieties |
| Meyers, Geo. | Mary | 3 | section boss |
| Michael, Cathern | 1 | retired | |
| Michael, Frank W. | Edith | foreman | |
| Michael, Ida | bookkeeper | ||
| Miller, Val. | Mattie | 1 | carpenter |
| Miller, Willbert | Mary | 1 | laborer |
| Miller, Zed | Lula | 2 | section foreman |
| Mincer, D. F. | Gertrude | 4 | moulder |
| Monthaven, Allen G. T. | Ethel | 1 | auto salesman |
| Monthaven, Ella | housekeeper | ||
| Monthaven, John | janitor | ||
| Monthaven, William | bartender | ||
| Moore, W. J. | Mary | stationary engineer | |
| Mootz, Ray | Zella | 1 | express agent |
| Morehart, Jessie | Mary L. | retired | |
| Mormann, William | Lena | 1 | watchman |
| Morrison, Thomas H. | Martha | teamster | |
| Morton, John | Irene | 2 | operator |
| Myers, H. H. | Gertrude | 1 | dry goods and notions |
| Myrice, Mrs. Rebecca | 3 | housekeeper | |
| Nanna, Mrs. A. R. | milliner | ||
| Neiswender, Mary | 1 | retired farmer | |
| Norris, O. L. | Rose | 2 | physician |
| Oberlitner, Rebecca | 2 | retired | |
| Oelfke, Geo. | Dora | 2 | bartender |
CIVIL WAR DISCHARGE RECORDS
We continue our listing of Civil War Discharge Records taken from Vol. 1 Soldier’s Discharge Records at the Recorder’s Office, Henry County Court House. The initials OVI refer to Ohio Volunteer Infantry; OVVI refers to Ohio Veterans Volunteer Infantry. Some additional information may appear in the courthouse records.
In the attestations accompanying the records it is not always clear whether the soldier resides in a town or township; for example, Napoleon. When two spellings are given for a name, one usually occurred in the index and the other in the record itself. Question marks indicate that is was not possible to read the handwriting. Records copied by Karen Sunderman.
MIDDLETON, Bazil. Private, Co. H 67th Reg. OVI Enrolled 22 Aug 1862 – discharged 20 Nov 1863 at Folly Island, S.C. by reason of a Surgeon’s Certificate of Disability. Born: Shanandoah (sic) Co., VA. At discharge age 46, 6’1″, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Washington Twp. 1866.
MUCHELKNAUS, Ephriam. Corporal, Co. I 179th Reg. OVI. Enrolled 16 Sept 1864 – discharged 17 June 1865. Born: Tuscaraws (sic) Co., OH. At discharge age 33, 5’7″, light complexion, grey eyes, brown hair. Occupation before enrollment – taylor (sic). Lived Liberty Center 1865.
MYERS, George S. No rank given. Co. D 14th Reg. OVI. Enrolled 15 Oct 1862 – discharged 12 May 1865. No other information given. Lived Liberty Center 1866.
MYERS, Charles. Musician, Regimental Band 14th Reg. OH Vols. Enrolled 12 Sept 1861 – discharged 13 Sept 1862 by reason of Act of Congress and Gen. Buell’s order requiring all bands to be mustered out of service. Born: Wurtenburg, Germany. At discharge age 31, 5’6″, light complexion, brown eyes, brown hair. Occupation before enrollment – blacksmith. Lived Napoleon 1865.
MOREHEAD, William. Private, Co. B 100th Reg. OVI. Enrolled 1 Sept 1862 – discharged 20 June 1865. Born: Wood Co., OH. At discharge age 20, 5′ 4 1/2″, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Damascus
Twp. 1866.
McHENRY, William. Private, Co. I (?) 125th Reg. OVI. Enrolled 19 June 1863 – discharged 1864 by reason of disability. Born: Seneca Co., OH. At discharge age 18, 5’3″, dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair. Occupation before enrollment – student. Lived Napoleon 1864.
MOORE, Rezin (Rezen) H. Sgt., Co. D 68th Reg. OVI. Enrolled 11. Oct 1861 – discharged 10 Oct 1864. Born: Holmes Co., OH. At discharge age 31, 6’1″, light complexion, grey eyes, red hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Freedom Twp. 1866.
MILLER, Warren. Private, Co. D 68th Reg. OVVI. Enrolled 20 Oct 1861 – discharged 19 Dec 1864. Born: Fulton Co., OH. At discharge age 20, 5’9″, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived York Twp., Fulton Co., OH 1866.
McCLURE, James. Private, Co. B 100th Reg. OVI. Enrolled 1 Sept 1862 – discharged 20 June 1865. Born: Richland Co., OH. At discharge age 26, 5’10”, dark complexion, Brown eyes, dark hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Damascus Twp. 1866.
MARCH, Frederich, Private, Co. D 124th Reg. OVI. Enrolled 21 Aug 1862 – discharged 21 May 1865. Born: Henry Co., OH. At discharge age 28, 5’7″, light complexion, grey eyes, dark hair. No previous occupation given. Lived New Bavaria 1866.
MESS, Peter N. Private, Co. D 124th Reg. OVI. enrolled 20 Aug 1862 – discharged 8 Nov 1864. Born: Etchtemock (?), Germany. At discharge age 19, 5’5″, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived New Bavaria 1866.
MARCH, Henry. Private, 91st Co. 2nd Batt. of Vet. Res. Corps Vols. Enrolled 30 July 1862 – discharged 30 June 1865. Born: Franklin Co., PA. At discharge age 30, 5′ 9 1/2″, light complexion, grey eyes, light hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Flatrock Twp. 1866.
MEICH (Meech), Welcome. Private, Co. D 68th Reg. OVI. Enrolled 20 Oct 1861 – discharged 15 Dec 1863 to re-enlist. Born: Lucas Co., OH. At discharge age 18, 5’5″, light complexion, grey eyes, brown hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Liberty Twp. 1866.
ALSO: Private, Co. D 68th Reg. OVVI. Enrolled 15 Dec 1863 – discharged 10 July 1865. Born: Lucas Co., OH. At discharge age 20, 5’5″, light complexion, grey eyes, brown hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Liberty Twp. 1866.
MURCH (March), George. Private, Co. D 124th Reg. OVI. Enrolled 21 Aug 1862 – discharged 9 July 1865. Born: Henry Co., OH. At discharge age 21, 5’7″, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Damascus Twp. 1866.
MAY, Samuel W. Corporal, Co. F 68th Reg. OVVI. Enrolled 2 Jan 1864 – discharged 10 July 1865. Born: Stark Co., OH. At discharge age 20, 5’10”, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair. Occupation before enrollment – soldier. Recorded 1867.
MOLLETT, William. Corporal Co. 68th Reg. OVVI. Enrolled 10 Dec 1863 – discharged 10 July 1865. Born: Cuyhoga (sic) Co., OH. At discharge age 22, 5′ 6 1/2″, light complexion, grey eyes, brown hair. Occupation before enrollment – soldier. Recorded 1867.
MAY, Harrison T. Private, Co. F 68th Reg. OVVI. Enrolled 1 Feb 1864 – discharged 10 July 1865. Born: Stark Co., OH. at discharge age 22, 5′ 6 1/2″, light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair. Occupation before enrollment – soldier. Recorded 1867.
MAULY (Manley), James. Private, Co. B 184th Reg. OVI. Enrolled 17 Jan 1865 – discharged 26 June 1865. Born: Kirtland, OH. At discharge age 28, 5’8″, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Harrison Twp. 1870.
MANN, Titus L. Private, Co. B 27th Reg. Ohio Vols. Enrolled 13 Feb 1864 – discharged 7 Aug 1865. Born: Armstrong Co., PA. At discharge age 38, 5′ 10 1/2″, sandy complexion, grey eyes, dark hair. Occupation before enrollment – gunsmith. Lived Monclova, Lucas Co., OH 1865.
NOLAL (Nolen), John S. Private, Co. A 192nd Reg. OVI. Enrolled 7 Feb 1865 – discharged 28 Aug 1865 by reason of disability. Born: Prince Edwards, Canada West. At discharge age 30, 5’7″, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair. Occupation before enrollment – engineer. Lived at Brownson, Huron Co., OH, but attested at Napoleon 15 Oct 1865.
NORCROSS, Joshua, Private, Co. D 124th Reg. OVI. Enrolled 9 Aug 1862 – discharged 18 Nov 1863 by reason of Surgeon’s Certificate. Born: Stark Co., OH. At discharge age 27, 5′ 10 1/2″, light complexion, blue eyes, dark hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Damascus Twp. 1866.
NAGEL, Withelm (Wilhelm?). Private, Co. B 37th Reg. OVVI. Enrolled 8 Sept 1862 – discharged 28 May 1865. Born:
Gommern (?), State of Hanover, Germany. At discharge age 26, 5’7″, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Ridgeville 1866.
NESHWETZ (Nishwetz), John. Private, Co. K 3rd Reg. OH Corps Vet. Vols. Enrolled 23 July 1863 – discharged 4 Aug 1865. Born: Germany. At discharge age 19, 5’4″, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Flatrock Twp. 1866.
NEWELL, Joseph. Private, Co. C 193rd Reg. NY Inf. Vols. Enrolled 6 Apr 1862 – discharged 26 June 1865. Born: Erie Co., NY. At discharge age 38, 5’10”, sallow complexion, grey eyes, brown hair. Occupation before enrollment – laborer. Lived Ridgeville 1870.
OVERMYRS, Herman. Private, Co. D 68th Reg. OH Inf. Vols. Enrolled 16 Oct – discharged 15 Oct 1864. Born: Sandusky Co., OH. At discharge age 31, 5’9″, light complexion, black eyes, black hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Washington Twp. 1866.
ORDWAY, Thomas. Corporal, Co. F 2nd Reg. Vet. Res. Corps Vols. Enrolled 21 Aug 1862 – discharged 5 July 1865. Born: Chester Co., PA. At discharge age 28, 5’11”, light complexion, dark eyes, black hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Monroe Twp. 1866.
OVERHUS (Overhules, Overhulse), Jesse. Private, Co. G (?) 66th Reg. OH Vet Vols. Enrolled 11 Aug 1862 – discharged 3 June 1865. Born: Shanandoah Co., VA. At discharge ache 34, 5’9″, sallow complexion, gray eyes, dark hair. Occupation before enrollment – painter. Lived Napoleon 1866.
OVERMYRS (Overmyer), Noah J. Private, Co. D 14th Reg. Inf. Vet. Vols. Enrolled 15 Oct 1862 – discharged 11 July 1865. Born: Sandusky Co., OH. At discharge age 24, 5’8″, light complexion, grey eyes, light hair. Occupation before enrollment – farmer. Lived Washington Twp. 1866.
UPCOMING SEMINARS
November 21: The Genealogical Committee of Western Reserve Historical Society will present A DAY IN PENNSYLVANIA, a workshop on Western PA genealogical research. Required reservations can be made by calling Ronna K. Bryant at (216) 261-4502.
December 5: Stark County District Library, Canton, OH, TRACING YOUR MILITARY ANCESTRY. Dr. George Schweitzer’s topics deal with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War genealogy. Call or write to the Stark Co. Dist. Library, 715 Market Ave., North, Canton, OH 44702-1080, phone no. (216) 452-0665.
