Hi,I'm looking for anyone that knows or that is related to Fillinger's.My great grandmother's name was Lavina or Vina Fillinger,she married John Wilson,lived in Ironton,Ohio and they had 8 children,Names as follows, 1) Oscar Wilson, 2) Arthur Wilson, 3) Daniel Wilson, 4) Myrtha Wlison, 5) Della Wilson (Wilds) 6) Callie Wilson, 7) Cecil Wilson 8) Bessie Wilson (Gannon). Have found some info,Sure that Vina is the of Samuel Fillinger and Sarah Aldridge, but would like to find relatives on the fillinger side. Any info would be appreciated.
Submitted by marthamartin on Sun, 08/22/2010 - 11:10am.
Hi,
From my book "Annotated Lawrence County Ohio Children's Home Register 1874-1926" page 23:
Child: Ella Bridges, Mother Vena Bridges FILLINGER, Father James ANDERTON, date admitted 3 April 1886. NOTES: Born 4 Dec 1881 in Lawrence County, Ohio Infirmary and now resides in Mason Twp. Father a native of Lawrence County Ohio and probably living in Tenn, his habits are not good and intemperate. Parents of child are not married. Mother, a Sister of Nancy FILLINGER, now in Infirmary, habits not good. Taken by Mrs. TURNEY?, Huntington WV on 21 April 1888. Brought by Trustees of Mason Twp.
Submitted by jamesfmo2 on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 12:03am.
I am desperately looking for any info pertaining to James secrist and Mary e justice family. My gr. grandfather Alexander w. was one of their 4 children. I can't find anything on their deaths or whereabouts but my gr. grandfather aged 5 lived with his maternal grandparents justice on the 1880 census so neither parent was listed with the family. I also don't know anything about James. I see him listed as James S. and James C. born 1840ish. Not sure much about Mary E. Justice either as maybe she went by a different first name which was so common then. I have really hit a dead end in my research and would so appreciate any info at all about this family. There is a fair amount of info on the Justice family that my gr. grandfather lived with but nothing about his parents. PLEASE HELP! Death, birth records, cemetary, ANYTHING
THANK YOU
Melissa Secrist Fleuchaus
jmen4@att.net
I am looking for any information on Charles Thomas family, his son Robert H. Thomas,Sr. and his wife Ester. The only thing I know for sure about Charles is that he ran a company store for a coal mine. And was a Peddler. Robert Sr. drove a coal truck. That was in the 1950's. Any information would help.
Ida Reno
I have 3-4 generations of Fitch family living in Lawrence County, OH. Looking for any Fitch buried in Bald Knobs Cemetery. Can you help me with those dates?
Submitted by Kurt Pratt on Tue, 04/06/2010 - 4:30pm.
looking for info on PRATT (Lott Pratt - Grandfather)born in Akilite,Ky. Harriet Lavender (Grandmother)born in believe Ohio Furnace, Ohio:
they lived in Ironton (died in 43 & 42) never saw them.
Have some info on their Children if wanted.
Also looking for info on my Great Great Grandparents, James Pratt &
Mahala Ann Gunnoe. Any information most appreciated, Thank you
Submitted by admin2 (not verified) on Tue, 02/09/2010 - 12:09am.
I'm looking for any
Submitted by letsplay on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 11:56am.
I'm looking for any imformation on the depriest family , my mother Margaret Louise Depriest was borned on April 5, 1936 fathers name was william Depriest died in 1961 please help
email: ussandy_bandy_80@hotmail.com
Submitted by conniegallucci on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 1:57pm.
Ellis Vititoe (Vidito) and Nancy Bragland family - I am trying to locate the dates of death and burial information for Ellis & Nancy - I have located all the children & siblings but nothing on them since 1880 census........any information appreciated.
Submitted by llawson53 on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 12:27pm.
I am looking for the marriage announcement for Elias H. Ferguson age 55 and Elizabeth Jones age 24 who were married April 27, 1865 in Ironton Ohio. I recently found an email from a person who claims the announcement was indeed found in the Ironton paper.
Thanks in advance
Linda Lawson wyndstar81@yahoo.com
Submitted by admin2 (not verified) on Sun, 01/03/2010 - 12:10am.
Mildred Vance Courtney murder
I am a cemetery researcher for Medina County, Ohio and have come across a story from your county that intrigues me. On June 2, 1930 in Ironton, Ohio a woman was murdered. Her name was Mildred Vance Courtney and she was murdered - they say - by a man named Leroy Duty. I would like to obtain any information I can on the case itself (was Leroy Duty caught? Convicted? Details of the crime - why did he do it?)
My interest in this? Well, I came upon a newspaper article in Medina County's newspaper that tells of a man's body that was run over by a train. It appears that he was stowed away on/under the train and fell off. Medina County police believed the man answered the description of one Leroy Duty who was wanted by Ironton police on a first-degree murder indictment. Now, Duty had several physical characteristics which one could easily identify him by. The problem lies in the fact that the train mutilated most of these.
The corpse - whomever it was - is buried in a potter's field in Medina County - that much is known. What I want to known is whether or not Ironton police determined that it was Leroy Duty or did they disagree. If it wasn't his body, did they ever catch him?
The article that I found was in the July 4, 1930 issue of the Medina newspaper and the man was killed by the train on July 2.
I would be interested in any information I could get that would detail the case and how it eventually came out (Ironton/Lawrence County newspaper headlines, police reports, etc.) Attached is a copy of the death certificate for Mildred Vance Courtney which I got online. If there is anything more you
need to know from me please ask. I am contacting whomever I can so that I can try and get some answers about this. After all, there may be a murderer buried in one Medina County cemetery.
Thank you, Mike McCann (Medina County Cemetery Preservation Society)mbgemm@sssnet.com
Submitted by admin2 (not verified) on Sun, 01/03/2010 - 12:09am.
Dell Willis?
I am seeking information regarding my family tree. My grandfather was Dell Willis. Born around 1885, Lawrence county Oh. His mother was named Minnie. He had 9 brothers and one sister. This is all I have. It seems Willis is a common name for the area. Any help would be appreciated.
Submitted by admin2 (not verified) on Sat, 01/02/2010 - 11:35pm.
Frampton, Gillen, Martin & Hunter Research Help
I am the 5th G granddaughter of Anna Barbara MARTIN & John FRAMPTON Jr., the 4th G Granddaughter of William GILLEN and Rachel FRAMPTON, the 3rd Great Granddaughter of Isaac C. HUNTER and Emily GILLEN.
Would love to share info such as photos or documents, I've been researching my family constantly now for about 5 years. Genealogy is definitely my passion (some in my family say obsession, but hey).
Submitted by admin2 (not verified) on Sat, 01/02/2010 - 11:20pm.
Please help me find William Isitt!
12/9/09
I am trying to trace a distant relative named William Isitt, who was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales in 1815 and emigrated to the U.S., arriving in New York in April 1842 on the "Sheridan". I have a copy of a letter that he wrote to his brother and sister in Wales on July 17th 1848. His address at that time was Hanging Rock, Lawrence County, Ohio.
Other than this letter, and the record of his arrival in New York, I have been able to find absolutely no record of William Isitt in the U.S.
I am wondering if you have any ideas, or if you can suggest someone who could undertake some paid research for me.
Submitted by admin2 (not verified) on Tue, 12/29/2009 - 9:58pm.
Looking for Marting Pictures
In the "Image Gallery" of "Lawrence Register" on the internet under the "Families" heading at the bottom of page 1 is the image "Marting House".
This, of course, is the house at Fifth and Adams Streets originally built by Col. H. A. Marting. This photo appears to me to have been taken prior to 1950. I have never seen this image before and wondered who might have submitted it. Actually, my root question goes deeper than this. I am searching for any photo of Col. Marting, his wife Margaret Duis Marting or his daughter Nellie Marting Lowry and wondered if the person who submitted it might have any images of these three individuals.
I would be pleased if you would pass this message on to the person who submitted it.
Submitted by golgotha3d on Thu, 12/24/2009 - 5:44pm.
I am looking for relatives in the Miller family from Cauley Creek area. I have some of the following names listed in my tree and looking for assistance in finding additional branches:
Wilford Luther Miller (My Grandfather - Dad's Side)
His Father I am told is Ralph
His Father is Henry Miller
Submitted by jarbaugh on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 9:03pm.
My great grandmother was a Elizabeth Miller she maried Elmer Arbaugh. I was told her fathers name was Jacob. That's all I have so far, looking for more info on both the Arbaughs and Millers
I may be able to help I have got a great trace back to the Miller Arbaugh connection it would have been with Henry Miller and his wife Barbara Arbaugh. Henry was the patron family member off the boat from Germany. I can help with some info it you would like.
Submitted by murraypt on Sat, 12/12/2009 - 10:21am.
Hi, I'm looking for information on the streetcar system that once operated in Ironton. I am especially interested in finding a map of the system and would appreciate any info that you can provide including pointing me in the right direction. Thanks.
Submitted by frodo4947 on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 10:14am.
Grant Family
Looking for any information on the Grant's (Stephen and Green) who supposedly came from Greenbrier, WV between 1840 and 1850. They settled in Lawrence Co. and died their. I have plenty on information about their children and so forth but nothing about their parents.
Submitted by admin2 (not verified) on Fri, 11/06/2009 - 2:54pm.
Hi All:
I'm wondering how to find The Willis Family History story by Hugh Willis that was on the old web site.
We are doing a family book, Elza Willis is part of our family line, and we really need to get those stories...
Stuff like that was so special, I hope those stories do not drop off the site. I learned so much reading about extended family connections, it explained connections I knew existed but had no clue how to connect. I was finally able to locate or connect names that are not in our direct line and read how our families were a community...
Thanks
Harold Sword(s)
FrCoGenHistSoc
Submitted by admin2 (not verified) on Sat, 11/14/2009 - 1:18am.
Harold,
I have uploaded three of the five files and are on the Family Links page. Look under "Sites, Cooley, and Willis. I will try to get the rest online in a couple more days.
Thanks for the comments!
Martha
Submitted by admin2 (not verified) on Fri, 11/06/2009 - 2:55pm.
As soon as I am finished uploaded the marriages, the Willis Family Files will be my next big project.
I hope to get started on those next week.
Thanks for your questions!
The Lawrence Register
Submitted by Barbara Bauer on Sat, 10/10/2009 - 4:08pm.
Hello!
I'm happy to find this forum. I'm searching for information about a ggg grandfather John Adair (or Addair/Adare/Odare/Adear). He was born in Montgomery County, Virginia, around 1780, and later settled in Cabell County, West Virginia (later Logan, and then Mingo County). He was in Lawrence Co. Kentucky in 1823 and at the time of the 1830 census.
According to family lore, he died at Hanging Rock, Ohio while working on a steamboat - he was ashore cutting wood, gashed his leg with the axe, and bled to death. An alternate version of the story has him working on a canal. I believe this occurred sometime in the 1830's, but we have no record.
This appears to be a good source for both canal and steamboat history - can anyone give me hints where I might track this down further?
I am doing research for an historical romance novel set in southern Ohio in the mid-1800s. I understand sheriffs even at that time were elected officials but I haven't been able to find out anything about deputies. Were there any in Ohio at that time? How were they hired? Could someone get hired from out of state based on letters of recommendation?
Also, if anyone is familiar with the local judicial system at that time, I could use help there as well. Between probate judges, common pleas judges, mayors, etc., who did what? Specifically, issues regarding the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jane djconner@earthlink.net
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Hi,I'm looking for anyone that knows or that is related to Fillinger's.My great grandmother's name was Lavina or Vina Fillinger,she married John Wilson,lived in Ironton,Ohio and they had 8 children,Names as follows, 1) Oscar Wilson, 2) Arthur Wilson, 3) Daniel Wilson, 4) Myrtha Wlison, 5) Della Wilson (Wilds) 6) Callie Wilson, 7) Cecil Wilson 8) Bessie Wilson (Gannon). Have found some info,Sure that Vina is the of Samuel Fillinger and Sarah Aldridge, but would like to find relatives on the fillinger side. Any info would be appreciated.
children's home register
Hi,
From my book "Annotated Lawrence County Ohio Children's Home Register 1874-1926" page 23:
Child: Ella Bridges, Mother Vena Bridges FILLINGER, Father James ANDERTON, date admitted 3 April 1886. NOTES: Born 4 Dec 1881 in Lawrence County, Ohio Infirmary and now resides in Mason Twp. Father a native of Lawrence County Ohio and probably living in Tenn, his habits are not good and intemperate. Parents of child are not married. Mother, a Sister of Nancy FILLINGER, now in Infirmary, habits not good. Taken by Mrs. TURNEY?, Huntington WV on 21 April 1888. Brought by Trustees of Mason Twp.
Hope this helps you!
Martha
james secrist and mary e. (justice) secrist 1864
Washington Walker Lucinda DeLong families of Pedro Ohio
I am researching these family names . Would like to know if anyone has any information on these families. Thanks, Carolyn Walker
Casey and Layne Family
My great grandfather was Charles Casey and My great grandmother was Florence Layne Casey. Any Layne family members or Casey members?
Thomas Family of Ironton, Ohio
I am looking for any information on Charles Thomas family, his son Robert H. Thomas,Sr. and his wife Ester. The only thing I know for sure about Charles is that he ran a company store for a coal mine. And was a Peddler. Robert Sr. drove a coal truck. That was in the 1950's. Any information would help.
Ida Reno
Fitch Family
I have 3-4 generations of Fitch family living in Lawrence County, OH. Looking for any Fitch buried in Bald Knobs Cemetery. Can you help me with those dates?
herbert stewart
looking for info on PRATT
looking for info on PRATT (Lott Pratt - Grandfather)born in Akilite,Ky. Harriet Lavender (Grandmother)born in believe Ohio Furnace, Ohio:
they lived in Ironton (died in 43 & 42) never saw them.
Have some info on their Children if wanted.
Also looking for info on my Great Great Grandparents, James Pratt &
Mahala Ann Gunnoe. Any information most appreciated, Thank you
Looking for information on
Looking for information on the formation of the town of Sherrits.
I'm looking for any Submitted
Ellis Vititoe (Vidito) and
Ellis Vititoe (Vidito) and Nancy Bragland family - I am trying to locate the dates of death and burial information for Ellis & Nancy - I have located all the children & siblings but nothing on them since 1880 census........any information appreciated.
I am looking for the marriage
I am looking for the marriage announcement for Elias H. Ferguson age 55 and Elizabeth Jones age 24 who were married April 27, 1865 in Ironton Ohio. I recently found an email from a person who claims the announcement was indeed found in the Ironton paper.
Thanks in advance
Linda Lawson
wyndstar81@yahoo.com
Mildred Vance Courtney
Mildred Vance Courtney murder
I am a cemetery researcher for Medina County, Ohio and have come across a story from your county that intrigues me. On June 2, 1930 in Ironton, Ohio a woman was murdered. Her name was Mildred Vance Courtney and she was murdered - they say - by a man named Leroy Duty. I would like to obtain any information I can on the case itself (was Leroy Duty caught? Convicted? Details of the crime - why did he do it?)
My interest in this? Well, I came upon a newspaper article in Medina County's newspaper that tells of a man's body that was run over by a train. It appears that he was stowed away on/under the train and fell off. Medina County police believed the man answered the description of one Leroy Duty who was wanted by Ironton police on a first-degree murder indictment. Now, Duty had several physical characteristics which one could easily identify him by. The problem lies in the fact that the train mutilated most of these.
The corpse - whomever it was - is buried in a potter's field in Medina County - that much is known. What I want to known is whether or not Ironton police determined that it was Leroy Duty or did they disagree. If it wasn't his body, did they ever catch him?
The article that I found was in the July 4, 1930 issue of the Medina newspaper and the man was killed by the train on July 2.
I would be interested in any information I could get that would detail the case and how it eventually came out (Ironton/Lawrence County newspaper headlines, police reports, etc.) Attached is a copy of the death certificate for Mildred Vance Courtney which I got online. If there is anything more you
need to know from me please ask. I am contacting whomever I can so that I can try and get some answers about this. After all, there may be a murderer buried in one Medina County cemetery.
Thank you, Mike McCann (Medina County Cemetery Preservation Society)mbgemm@sssnet.com
Dell Willis? I am seeking
Dell Willis?
I am seeking information regarding my family tree. My grandfather was Dell Willis. Born around 1885, Lawrence county Oh. His mother was named Minnie. He had 9 brothers and one sister. This is all I have. It seems Willis is a common name for the area. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Jama Mcclung
jamamcclung@earthlink.net
Frampton, Gillen, Martin &
Frampton, Gillen, Martin & Hunter Research Help
I am the 5th G granddaughter of Anna Barbara MARTIN & John FRAMPTON Jr., the 4th G Granddaughter of William GILLEN and Rachel FRAMPTON, the 3rd Great Granddaughter of Isaac C. HUNTER and Emily GILLEN.
Would love to share info such as photos or documents, I've been researching my family constantly now for about 5 years. Genealogy is definitely my passion (some in my family say obsession, but hey).
Diane, Ramona, CA
detroit_family@yahoo.com
Please help me find William
Please help me find William Isitt!
12/9/09
I am trying to trace a distant relative named William Isitt, who was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales in 1815 and emigrated to the U.S., arriving in New York in April 1842 on the "Sheridan". I have a copy of a letter that he wrote to his brother and sister in Wales on July 17th 1848. His address at that time was Hanging Rock, Lawrence County, Ohio.
Other than this letter, and the record of his arrival in New York, I have been able to find absolutely no record of William Isitt in the U.S.
I am wondering if you have any ideas, or if you can suggest someone who could undertake some paid research for me.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards
Barry Lynes
bgl@lynesinternational.com
Looking for Marting
Looking for Marting Pictures
In the "Image Gallery" of "Lawrence Register" on the internet under the "Families" heading at the bottom of page 1 is the image "Marting House".
This, of course, is the house at Fifth and Adams Streets originally built by Col. H. A. Marting. This photo appears to me to have been taken prior to 1950. I have never seen this image before and wondered who might have submitted it. Actually, my root question goes deeper than this. I am searching for any photo of Col. Marting, his wife Margaret Duis Marting or his daughter Nellie Marting Lowry and wondered if the person who submitted it might have any images of these three individuals.
I would be pleased if you would pass this message on to the person who submitted it.
Richard Marting
rsquared@earthlink.net
Ironton
I am looking for relatives in
I am looking for relatives in the Miller family from Cauley Creek area. I have some of the following names listed in my tree and looking for assistance in finding additional branches:
Wilford Luther Miller (My Grandfather - Dad's Side)
His Father I am told is Ralph
His Father is Henry Miller
millers
My great grandmother was a Elizabeth Miller she maried Elmer Arbaugh. I was told her fathers name was Jacob. That's all I have so far, looking for more info on both the Arbaughs and Millers
Please contact me I may be able to help
Hello,
I may be able to help I have got a great trace back to the Miller Arbaugh connection it would have been with Henry Miller and his wife Barbara Arbaugh. Henry was the patron family member off the boat from Germany. I can help with some info it you would like.
jerry.miller@golgotha3d.com
Hi, I'm looking for
Hi, I'm looking for information on the streetcar system that once operated in Ironton. I am especially interested in finding a map of the system and would appreciate any info that you can provide including pointing me in the right direction. Thanks.
Terry
maps
Have you looked at the Sanford Maps? They are usually online through your local public library.
Martha
Grant Family Looking for any
Grant Family
Looking for any information on the Grant's (Stephen and Green) who supposedly came from Greenbrier, WV between 1840 and 1850. They settled in Lawrence Co. and died their. I have plenty on information about their children and so forth but nothing about their parents.
Willis Family Files
Willis Family Files
Willis Family Files
John Adair
Hello!
I'm happy to find this forum. I'm searching for information about a ggg grandfather John Adair (or Addair/Adare/Odare/Adear). He was born in Montgomery County, Virginia, around 1780, and later settled in Cabell County, West Virginia (later Logan, and then Mingo County). He was in Lawrence Co. Kentucky in 1823 and at the time of the 1830 census.
According to family lore, he died at Hanging Rock, Ohio while working on a steamboat - he was ashore cutting wood, gashed his leg with the axe, and bled to death. An alternate version of the story has him working on a canal. I believe this occurred sometime in the 1830's, but we have no record.
This appears to be a good source for both canal and steamboat history - can anyone give me hints where I might track this down further?
Thanks,
Barbara
info on rural & small town Ohio law enforcement in the mid 1800s
I am doing research for an historical romance novel set in southern Ohio in the mid-1800s. I understand sheriffs even at that time were elected officials but I haven't been able to find out anything about deputies. Were there any in Ohio at that time? How were they hired? Could someone get hired from out of state based on letters of recommendation?
Also, if anyone is familiar with the local judicial system at that time, I could use help there as well. Between probate judges, common pleas judges, mayors, etc., who did what? Specifically, issues regarding the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jane
djconner@earthlink.net
Jane
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