Henry County Genealogical Society Newsletter
Volume 14, Number 6, November-December 2002
MEETINGS
November 18,2002 Monday 6:30 p.m.
First Families of Henry County will be honored at our annual carry-in dinner. Dessert and beverages provided. Please bring two dishes to share plus your table service. Matthew Burr will provide a program on “Civil War Infantryman. “
December
No Meeting
WE ARE PUBLISHING …
Northwest Signal Obituaries 2001, and coming soon, The Northwest Signal Obituaries 2002. The cost is $12 each plus $2.00 postage and handling.
Towns and Ghost Towns of Henry County 1794 – Present. The cost is $5.00 plus $1.50 postage and handling.
NEW ARRIVAL
We have been able to obtain the Henry County church records from the Toledo Catholic Diocese on microfilm. These films contain records from Immaculate Conception, Deshler; St. Augustine, Napoleon; St. Mary, Holgate; St. Paul, Hamler; and Sacred Heart, New Bavaria.
NOTES FROM MEMBERS
In the language of today’s kids, it is way worthwhile to use the CDs of the Census Index 1607-1880 in the Deshler Edwin Wood Memorial Library. Find the state you are interested in and type in the name. When the information comes up it will give a microfilm roll number and page number.
It is possible to rent (for a few dollars) the copies of the microfilm census records from the Census Microfilm Program — ask at the library. You may keep them for several weeks.
QUERIES
RASEY ROBINSON CARTER AVERY
Need info on George Anthony Rasey b. 20 Jan 1872 Harrison Twp. Henry Co. Parents Charles Rasey b. 19 Mar 1800 Crawford Co., OH & Mary Robinson b. 1852 Tuscarawas Co., OH d. 1885 Harrison Twp. Henry Co.
Also searching for Arthur ROBINSON b. May 1880 Harrison Twp. Henry Co. Parents: Hamilton Robinson b. 1839 Tuscarawas Co., OH & Agnes Jane (Carter) Avery b. 24 Nov 1840 Virginia, d. 2 Oct 1904 Liberty Center, OH.
–Janet Williams, Fremont, IN 46737
This is your space. We print all queries that come to us and are related to Henry County–membership not required. Send queries to Henry Co. Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 231, Deshler, OH 43516 or to the editor at Karen Sunderman. (If e-mailing, please put “Hen. Co. query” in subject line.)
FYI
The Allen County Library at Ft. Wayne will be closing temporarily. They will move to 200 E. Berry St. in the Renaissance Square, 5 blocks east of their current location while they are waiting for the completion of their new library. The Genealogical Department will close at 6 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2002.
The library hopes to reopen the end of January and all books, microfilms and periodicals will be available for research. They will be in the temporary building 2-3 years. There is free parking plus a pay parking garage across the street.
More information can be obtained by calling 260-421-1225 or e-mailing Curt Witcher at Allen County Library or going to the web page at http://www.acpl.lib.in.us
Henry County Death Records, 1871
We have information on the following people born in 1871 in Henry County. If you are interested in more information, please email us at Henry County Genealogical Society.
Andrews, Mary S., 39, female, married, unknown cause, d 30 July 1871, Henry Co
Babcock, Sarah, 68, female, single, unknown cause, d 8 Sept 1871, Liberty Twp
Bartges, FNU, age unk, male, unknown cause, d Jan 1871, Liberty Twp
Bates, Clara, 3, female, ship fever, d 29 Nov 1871, Washington Twp
Bates, James, 1, male, ship fever, d 20 Dec 1871, Washington Twp.
Bates, Mary, 50, female, married, turn of life, d 1 May 1871, Monroe Twp
Bates, Prudence, 40, female, married, ship fever, d 24 Nov 1871, Washington Twp
Bockleman, Dora, 3 mo., spinal affliction, d 18 May 1871, Henry Co
Barney, Malinda, 23, female, single, consumption, d 23 Feb 1871, Freedom Twp
Bostleman, Henry, 57, male, married, farmer, palsy, d 3 Jul 1871, Henry Co.
Bowker, Mary A., 23, female, married, farmer, heart affliction, d 17 Apr 1871, Richfield Twp
Brailey, Samuel, 2, male, flux, d 9 Sept 1871, Washington
Brailey, Malmira, 8, female, flux, d 13 Sept 1871, Washington Twp
Buhrer, John U., 3 mo, male, scarlet fever, d 7 Dec 1871, Ridgeville Twp
Burkholder, Jonas, 2 days, male, unknown cause, d 21 Nov 1871, Ridgeville Twp
Clark, Chatin, 33, male, married, unknown cause, d Feb 1871, Napoleon
Cornell, Cordelia, 33, f, marr, Fever, d 19 May 1871, Henry Co
Cramer, Samantha, 2 mo., female, spinal affliction, 2 Dec 1871, Henry Co
Crockett, George, 48, male, married, farmer, typhoid fever, 22 Nov 1871, Henry Co
Crolarger (?), Mary E., 44, female, married, consumption, 19 May 1871
Cromwell, FNU, 4, male, fork tine cranium inflammation, 23 June 1871, Henry Co
Davis, Adeth Aferado, 17, female, married, housekeeper, fits/childbirth, May 1871
Davison, Eliza, age unknown, widow, consumption, 11 Mar 1871, Ridgeville Twp
Dennis, Aaron, 36, female, married, childbirth, 28 Oct 1871, Washington Twp
Ehrhart, David, 36, male, married, blacksmith, consumption, 10 Mar 1871, Napoleon
Fellers, Harriet, 37, female, typhoid fever, 23 Feb 1871, Henry Co
Firarty, Michael, 50, male, married, farmer, phthisne (?), 6 Jan 1871, Harrison Twp
Folk, Margaretta, 5, female, t(yphoid) fever, 8 Mar 1871, Napoleon
Foncannon, Jefferson, 28, male, single, saw miller, typhoid, Aug 1871, Liberty Twp
Frazer, Ida, 1, female, fever, Feb 1871, Defiance, OH
Freytag, Anna, 9 mo., female, croup, 4 Jan 1871, Napoleon
Goldenstar, William, 9 mo., male, billious fever, 9 Dec 1871, Henry Co
Goodell, Susan L., 23, female, single, flux, 9 Oct 1871, Washington Twp
Grinder, Jacob, 72, male, married, farmer, typhoid, 27 Nov 1871, Liberty Twp
Groshner, Fred, 1 3/4, male, inflamed bowels, 16 Feb 1871
Haag, Peter H., 71, male, married, attorney, toxic uremia, 7 Apr 1871
Hague, Jessie, 21 days, male, fever, Jun 1871, Napoleon
Haller, Mary, 60, female, married, inflamed bowels, 28 June 1871, Henry Co
Haning, Daniel, 41, male, married, conductor, accidental, 13 Oct 1871, Liberty Twp
Hartman, David, 56, male, widow, carpenter, consumption, 29 Dec 1871, Napoleon
Hartman, Joseph, 18, male, single, killed/accident, 18 Dec 1871, Napoleon
68th OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
From The Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion 186J-1866 Vol. V.
The 68th was organized in Nov. and Dec. 1861 at Camp Latty (aka Camp Latta), Napoleon, OH and mustered out July 10, 1865 at Louisville, KY. Due to the huge amount of information, only the soldier’s name, his company, rank, age and pertinent information such as being wounded or killed is included here.
FIELD AND STAFF
Samuel H. STEEDMAN, Col., 55
Robert K. SCOTT, Col., 36
John S. SNOOK Lt. Col., 46, killed 16 May 1863, in battle of Champion Hills, MS
George E. WELLS, Lt. Col., 22
Arthur CROCKETT, Major, 24
Eugene B. HARRISON, Surgeon, 31
M. A. BROWN, Surgeon, —
John G. BIGHAM, Surgeon, —
Benjamin F. BERKLEY, Asst. Surgeon, 41
S. C. CHASE, Asst. Surgeon, —
David C. RATHBURNE, Asst. Surgeon, —
W. C. CATLIN, Asst. Surgeon, —
William MASSIE, Asst. Surgeon, —
L. B. VORHEES, Asst. Surgeon, —
E. C. DeFORREST, Asst. Surgeon, —
Andrew JACKSON, Adjutant, —
Thomas T. COWAN, Adjutant, —
Henry WELTY, Adjutant, 33
James G. HALY, Quarter Master, 44
Leverett G. RANDALL, Q.M., 30, detailed 24 Apr 1863 to command mortar boats which opened bombardment of Vicksburg, 20 May 1863
Charles BATES, Q. M., 20
Elmer Y. SMUTZ, Q.M., 20
Martin PERKEV, Chaplain, 45
Samuel R. ADAMS, Ser. Major 21
Isaac McCOY, Ser. Major, 20
Milton STOUT, Ser. Major, 33
Alfred M. RUSSEL, Ser. Major, 32
Jacob BRUNER, Q.M.S., 29, discharged 9 Apr 1863 to accept promotion in 9th Louisiana Vol., African descent; killed 7 June 1863 in action at Milliken’s Bend, LA
Charles E. REYNOLDS, Q.M.S., 18, captured May 1863 at Clinton, MS, while carrying dispatches; exchanged Aug 1863; captured 10 Feb 1864 at Morton, MS; exchanged 17 Apr 1865
William G. LAMB, Com. Ser., 41, discharged 23 July 1862 at Cincinnati on Cert. of Disability
Jacob A. DORSHIMER, Com. Ser., 21
Frank FLEMMER, Com. Ser., 27
James M. McGIFFIN, Hospital Steward, 34, discharged 8 May 1862 at Shiloh, TN on Cert. of Disability
John G. PARRY, Hospital Steward, 44, wounded 16 May 1863 in battle of Champion Hills, MS
Cary E. McCANN Hospital Steward, 20
Linthicum LARKIN Prin. Mus. 29
Ithamer CULBERTSON Prin. Mus. 21
Guy E. EASTMAN, Drum Major, 42
John B. MIKESELL, Fife Major, 24, d. 11 Mar 1862 at Ft. Donelson, TN
Company A
Lewis Y. RIDHARDS, Capt., —
Isaac McCOY, Capt. 20
Abram C. URQUHART, 1st. Lieut., 29
WilIiam F. WILLIAMS, 1st Lieut., 32
Henry WELTY, 1st Lieut., 33
Upton SPURGEON, 1st Lieut., 28
Samuel R. ADAMS, 2nd Lieut., 21
Peter HUNER, 1st Sergt., 25
Elmer Y. SMUTZ, 1st. Sergt., 20
Andrew J. TRESLER, 1st Sergt. 24, wounded 16 May 1863 in battle of Champion Hills, MS
Jacob BATTENFIELD, Sergt., 25
Horace WATERS, Sergt., 20
Elias KIGAR, Sergt., 31
Robert B. WOOD, Sergt., 23
Samuel MORSE, Sergt., 25, d. 14 Dec 1863 at Vicksburg, MS
Elmer Y. BAKER, Cpl., 18
Richard STEWARD, Cpl., 21, wounded 16 May 1863 in battle of Champion Hills, MS
Thomas JENKINS, Cpl., 23
Ebenezer W. SCHOOLEY, Cpl., 23
Joseph RICKEY, Cpl., 27
John KIGAR, Cpl., 18
Henry DICKERSON, Cpl., 29, discharged (no date) at Columbus, OH on Cert. of Disability
Henry C. WlILLIAMS, Cpl., 23, d. 3 Sept 1864 at Cairo, IL of wounds received 11 June 1863 in action near Vicksburg, MS
PRIVATES
BARR, William J., 18
BURROW, Thomas, 24, captured 10 Feb 1864 at Morton, MS
BORTZ, George, 26
BUCHELE, Louis, 19
BECK, Adam, 18, wounded 16 May 1863 in battle of Champion Hills, MS
BECK, Benton, 18
BECK, Paul, 33, d.8 June 1863 in hospital at Lake Providence, LA
BATTENFIELD, William D., 19
BEAR, Abraham, 21
BRENNER, Nathanial, 18, captured 10 Feb 1864 at Morton, MS; died 11 Sept 1864 in Rebel Prison at Andersonvi11e, GA
BOWMAN, Frederick, 23
BOWMAN, Frederick, 42
BORDNER, Henry, 22
BANGHNO, John, 18
BABCOCK, John D., 18
BABCOCK, William O., 18
BABCOCK, Alonzo A., 21
BABCOCK, James H., 43, died 4 June 1865 in Harwood General Hospital at Washington, D. C.
BRACKHAM, Frederick, 30
BERTHMYER, David, 31, d. 22 May1862 at Napoleon, OH
BOST, Azariah, 33, d. 26 Mar 1862 at Crump’s Landing, TN
BAKER, John K., 21, discharged 1 July 1862 at Columbus, OH on Cert. of Disability
BONNY, Joseph M., 18, discharged 20 June, 1862 at Columbus, OH on Cert. of Disability
CROSS, Abel, 37, discharged 2 May 1862 at Pittsburg, TN on Cert of Disability
CAREY, Harlan P., 21, transferred to 8th M1 Light Artillery 10 Dec 1862
DUNBAR, John, 23
DUNBAR, Boyd, 19, wounded 16 May 1863 in battle of Champion Hills, MS
DUNBAR, James, 24
DAVIS, George R., 18
DAVIS, John, 18
DRUMMOND, Levi, 19
DENNIS, Andrew J., 25
DONE, Eugene O., 18
DUELL, Eugene F., 18, died 22 Apr 1864 at Vicksburg, MS
OHIO County Records
The Web page of www.scioto.org, which features a large number of Ohio-based historical and genealogical websites, has a table which shows the earliest available dates of all vital records in Ohio by county. For complete information, go to their page at Ohio Vital Record Data. The information they have for Henry County is the following:
| Birth | Marriage | Death | Land | Probate | Court | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry | 1867 | 1847 | 1867 | 1847 | 1847 | 1847 |
1916 FARMERS’ DIRECTORY
Conway, J. P. (Lilly) 3 children O H&L 228 Fillmore St Ind tel.
Conway, Richard (Mary) 2 children contractor O H&L 928 Woodlawn Ave Ind tel.
Cook, Adam (Eliza) 1 child harness maker O H&L 1h 246 Kolbe St Ind tel.
Cooper, Clem (Susie) 1 child railroader T H&L 423 W Maumee Ave.
Cooper, R. S. (Theresa) works at Bickans Garage O H&L 1012 N Perry St Ind tel.
Cooper, Waldo (son of R. S.) 1012 N Perry St Ind tel.
Cordes, Helen (daughter of John) 403 W Clinton St Ind tel.
Corey, Bert (Maud) 2 children garage T H&L 207 Railroad St.
Corey, Chester (Josephine) garage H&L 611 W Clinton.
Corey, C. B.
Corey, E. B. (Charlotte) 1 child garage T H&L 1021 Dodd St.
Corey, J. L. (Grace) 1 child garage T H&L 612 W Main St.
Corey, W. C. Cornell, James (Amanda) laborer T H&L 115 Taylor St.
Cortright, Jacob (Della) drayman O H&L 3h 907 Oakwood Ave Ind tel.
Cortright, Wm. (Rose) 5 children drayman O H&L 3h 215 Fillmore St Ind tel.
Cory, Mrs. A. H. O H&L 413 W Clinton St.
Cothran, Ada 1 child O H&L 1077 Reynolds St.
Cothran, Carry telephone operator 650 Welsted St.
Cothran, John H. ret O H&L 650 Welsted St.
Cowdrick, E. R. Coy, H. C. (Catherine) 1 child physician and surgeon O H&L 1h 538 W Washington St Ind tel.
Cramer, Clarence (son of Noah) laborer 622 Beckham St.
Cramer, Curtis (son of Mrs. John B.) clerk boards at 1050 Dodd St Ind tel.
Cramer, Daniel ret O 60a H&L 1122 Stephenson St.
Cramer, Daniel W. (son of Mrs. John B.) blacksmith boards at 1050 Dodd St Ind tel.
Cramer, Geo. (Myrtle) ret O H&L 1065 Dodd St Ind tel.
Cramer, Irvin (son of Geo.) student boards at 1065 Dodd St.
Cramer, Mrs. John B. O H&L 1050 Dodd St.
Cramer, Noah 3 children moulder O H&L 622 Beckham St Ind tel.
Crawford, Delsie (daughter of Robert) 933 N Perry St Ind tel.
Crawford, Miss Emma dressmaker 933 N Perry St.
Crawford, Robert farmer O H&L 933 N Perry St Ind tel.
Crock tt, Wm. E. (Helen) 3 children post office clerk O H&L 636 Welsted St Ind tel.
Crompton, Florence (daughter of T. E.) student 735 W Main St Ind tel.
Crompton, T. E. (Josephine) 2 children beeman O H&L 735 W Main St Ind tel
Crosman, Audrey (daughter of G. E.) school teacher 434 S Perry St.
Crosman, G. E. (Madge) mail carrier O H&L 434 S Perry St Ind tel.
Crosman, Helen (daughter of G. E.) 434 S Perry St.
Crosser, Arkie (son of Susie) works at hoop mill boards at 603 E Washington St.
Crosser, Lydia (daughter of Susie Putter) waitress 603 E Washington St.
Crossley, Mrs. Adaline O H&L 118 Meekison St.
Cuff, Arthur (son of G. W.) painter and paperhanger 103 Haley Ave.
Cuff, Edna J. O H&L832 Woodlawn Ave Ind tel.
Cuff, Frederic V. attorney-at-law boards at 832 Woodlawn Ave Ind tel.
Cuff, G. W. (Clara) 1 child painter and paperhanger T H&L 103 Haley Ave.
Cuff, J. F. (Marion) 2 children county clerk O H&L 756 W Main St Ind tel.
Cuff, Wm. A. attorney-at-law boards at 832 Woodlawn Ave Ind tel. .
CURDES, E. G. (Lulu) postal clerk T H&L 715 Monroe St Ind tel.
Curdes, Geo. F. (Lydia) 10 children bakery O H&L 126 E Washington St Ind tel.
Curdes, L. E. mailman.
Daman, Albert (son of Lewis) clerk in bank 403 W Clinton St.
Daman, Rev. Lewis (Anna) minister O H&L 403 W Clinton St.
Daman, Theo. (Nellie) 1 child president of Napoleon State Bank O H&L 643 W Washington St Ind tel.
Dancer, Mrs. E. E. nurse T H&L 647 Park St.
Dannenberg, C. H.
Dannenberg, Otto (Anna) 1 child engineer T H&L 1201 Willard St Ind tel.
Darling, F. L. .
Darling, Leslie (Anna) engineer O H&L 1231 Detroit St Ind tel.
DAUM, F. A. (Bessie W.) 1 child civil engineer O H&L 848 Scott St Ind tel.
DAVENPORT, Mrs. Jennie O H&L 619 Hobson St Ind tel.
Davis, Amelia O H&L 713 Park St.
Davis, A. C. (Verta) 1 child engineer T H&L 413 Fillmore St Ind tel.
FIRST FAMILIES OF HENRY COUNTY 2002
Congratulations to the new First Families member who has proven the following ancestors: (Gold – in Henry County before 31 Dec 1870, Silver – in Henry County before 31 Dec 1885)
Audrey Harmon
Jeremiah Inman, 1853, Gold
Francis Inman, 1857, Gold
From THE HENRY COUNTY SIGNAL, 2 November 1882
RIDGEVILLE ITEMS — Mrs. Phebe LININGER, daughter of Rev. George STRUBLE, has just come from her western home to spend a year, or so, at the paternal residence for the purpose of improving her health.
At an evening party which came off at the house of Mr. Eli CESAR in the western part of this township, a few days since, a few contemptible pieces of vandalism were perpetrated by certain young pimps of his Satanic majesty, which are likely to prove of serious import to the actors. The well of Mr. CESAR was filled with pumpkins and a new single harness cut to pieces. The boys have been arrested.
ROLL OF HONOR (Napoleon School) consisting of pupils whose scholarship is good and have been neither absent nor tardy during October.
Mr. H. C. Adam’s Room: Lewis McLAIN, Oswald SIFORD, Mary BARNES, Libbie BITZER, Lallah HAGUE, Nellie LEMERT, Mary WILSON. Miss Lizzie Humphrey’s Room: Belle KING, Blanche LEMERT, Guy DITTENHAVER, Jeb HAAG, Judson LINTHICUM, Frank MILLER, Ulysses WEINLAND, Delia BOWER, Nellie DAGGET, Hattie FISER, Florence GIDLEY, Hattie HUDSON, Hattie HUMPHREY, Jacob CRAWFORD, Earl COUCH, Harry HAGUE, Matt REISER, George TYLER, Frank WILSON, James ALLEN. Mr. G. W. Wills’ Room: Delilah BICKFORD, Della LOWRY, Rose HOSKINSON, Kittie BRODNIX, Mattie SIMMONS, Melvin PALMER, Jay BIGGER, Nelson VanNESS, Willie HARTMAN, Willie HELLER, Merlie MAGILL.
