Hancock County, Ohio

Posted Queries for January thru February 1998



BOOKWALTER, TWINING posted by Leslie Lazenby on Tuesday, January 6, 1998

Researching the name BOOKWALTER. Abraham BOOKWALTER was b. 8 Mar 1836 in Ross Co., Ohio, d. 27 Feb 1898 in Hancock Co., Ohio. Married Emeline TWINING, b. 11 Jul 1841, Ohio, d. 24 Nov 1920, Hancock Co., Ohio. Children: Mary Elisabeth, Elick, James Milton, L. Sherman, Henry Elsworth, Gertrude, and Anna E. Interested in the BOOKWALTER family, though I do have info on the TWINING lines, Abraham had a brother Wilson who also married a TWINING. Wanting to share information on ancestors and with descendants. Thank You.

BOYER, GAULT, GAULTS, GOOD, MYERS, PENNINGTON, SHOOP, TODD, WATKINS posted by Amber (Gault) Jaynes on Tuesday, January 6, 1998

My gg grandfather was Moses GAULT born about 1808 in Pennsylvania. He was married to Rachel ? He shows up in the 1850 census Wayne Co.OH. and 1860/1870 Hancock Co.Oh. census. He had these children: Jacob (1831), Moses (1833) both born Pa. Mary 1834, Susanna 1836, Eliza (TODD) 1838, William 1841(Margaret PENNINGTON), Isaac 1843 (Eliza Jane SHOOP), Daniel (my g grandfather) (Mary Josephine GOOD), Lydia 1848 (Frederick MYERS). I believe Moses married a 2nd time to Mary? Daniel had my grandfather, John Wesley GAULT who married Cora WATKINS. There are 2 other GAULTS in the 1860/70 census Jacob and Abraham I believe to be Moses's brothers.

HAMMELL posted by Lori Davis on Tuesday, January 6, 1998

Looking for information on Oliver HAMMELL born in Findlay, OH abt 1855.

ROCKWELL, THORNBURG posted by Robert W. Cameron                 on Tuesday, January 6, 1998

Robert THORNBURG, s/o William & Beriah (Loveland)THORNBURG, b 17 Feb 1832 in Holmes Co., OH, & d 3 Oct 1889 in Hancock Co., OH, married Genette ROCKWELL in Holmes Co., OH. They had seven children all born in Hancock Co.  I would like to correspond with anyone who connects with this family.                   

MATTOCKS, MATTOX, MILLEDGE, REYNOLDS, STRATTON, SWISHER, THOMPSON posted by Jill Muncie on Thursday, January 15, 1998

Have recieved new info on the Thompson line. Am looking for the following people my Gr Gr Gr Aunt Bessie Josphine Reynolds married Cloyse Thompson 30 March 1895. In 1900 she was living with her father in Pleasant Twp. She had 3 children only 2 living. I only found one on the census but living with her husband. Cloyse was living in Findlay with his brother Joseph. The child that Joseph listed as a nephew was Harry Thompson. He was listed under Cloyse. Bessie married J.T. Williamson. Sept 1913. She died Dec 1918. Have an obit and death certificate coming for Bessie. She is buried in  McComb Cem. She is listed as  Bessie J. Williamson. What happened to Cloyse and her children. In her obit, she supposedly had three sons and 1 grandchild at the time of her her. I also would like info on the Williamson. I don't know his first name only the intials J.T. Can anyone help me. I know that Bessie's parents are William Harrison Reynolds and mother was Sarah Elizabeth Mattocks. This family moved to Hancock Co from Champaign Co and Union Co Ohio area. Thanks for you help. Jill Muncie 359 Twp Rd 199 W Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311-9732

ELLIOTT, HART posted by Pat Nichols on Friday, January 23, 1998

I am seeking information on James ELLIOTT who settled in Hancock County around the turn of the 19th century. Hancock County is also the place of his death. He was originally from Shermans Valley, PA. His father was James Elliott (veteran of the Rev. War) of Shermans Valley and his mother was Jean HART, also of Shermans Valley.     

ENSMINGER, VAIL posted by Jerry Eby on Sunday, February 1, 1998

I am looking for the parents and any other anscestors of Phoebe VAIL, B. 12-25-1820 in Ohio and D. 12-25-1848 in Hancock Cty., Ohio.  She was married to Perry D ENSMINGER on 3-8-1838.  Perry was B. 11-21-1817 in Ohio and D. 3-14-1865 in Hancock Cty., Ohio.  

AUGSBURGER posted by Robert G. Ingersoll on Sunday, February 1, 1998

Looking for data regarding  Abraham AUGSBURGER,  immigrant from Germany , born about 17 March 1806.  Arrived in Ohio with son, Lewis AUGSBURGER about 1842.  May have lived in Hancock or Allen County.  Abraham AUGSBURGER died in Richland Township on 8 March 1896. Any information would be appreciated.  This is a very confused family.

ARNOLD, HELSER, WARREN posted by Mrs. McCoy on Sunday, February 1, 1998

Would like to correspond with descendants of George WARREN who was living in Hancock Co, in the 1930's.  He was a cousin of my great-grandfather, Charles V. ARNOLD, who died while visiting George.  Charles' mother, Harriet HELSER ARNOLD, was a sister of George's mother or grandmother.

GRIES, WOODS posted by Thomas S. Daniels                   on Sunday, February 1, 1998

WOODS/GRIES Information needed on parents of John H. WOODS,[b.12-1-1823, d.8-15-1868] married Mary Ann GRIES [b.3-18-1822,d. 11-18-1898]. John H. Woods owned a farm near Williamstown, Ohio and is buried in the cemetery near Williamstown.  Need information on burial site of his wife, Mary Ann WOODS. She was last documented as living with a son in Findlay, Ohio but no burial records located.Thomas S. DANIELS, 4450 Commonwealth Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43612-2043

BLOUGH, MOORE posted by Robert Bickham on Sunday, February 1, 1998

BLOUGH, MOORE These families lived in Hancock Co, OH 1840-65 and my George Warren BLOUGH married Sarah MOORE(daughter of Charles MOORE)sep of 1863 there. Any information about these families please contact me.

BECK, HAMLIN, HIDECKER, HIGHDECKER posted by Hannah Sampe on Wednesday, February 4, 1998

HIDECKER/HIGHDECKER - Looking for descendents of John and Deborah Ann [Long] HIDECKER.  John Sr. died during the civil war leaving his wife and five children. Children were Mary Hidecker;Lana M. Hidecker m'd  UNKNOWN ; John C. Hidecker; Charles L. HIDECKER m'd Mary I. Dipert; Ida Eleanor Hidecker/BECK. Deborah remarried in about 1870 to Samuel HAMLIN.

CHRISTENSEN, HAGENBUCH, TUCKER posted by Pat Tanner on Wednesday, February 4, 1998

HAGENBUCH Looking for any information on the following HAGENBUCH family, known to be living in Williamstown, Hancock County, OH 45897.  George HAGENBUCH married Ruth CHRISTENSEN.  Ruth (Christensen) HAGENBUCH born 2 Apr 1909 and died circa Feb 1986.  George is believed to still be living.  Ruth's parents believed to be Chris CHRISTENSEN and Mary Estella TUCKER.  We have lost contact with this family and would like to reestablish contact.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.

LANEY, SINES, SMITH, WARNER, WOODS posted by Nancy Schultz on Wednesday, February 4, 1998

Seeking information on Henry SINES, living in Hancock Co in 1840-1850.  In 1860 he is living by his son Simon in Williams Co Oh.   His wife's name is Susanna.  Their children were Solomon (died in Steuben Co IN), Margaret mrd Jacob LANEY in Hancock co, Simon, Sarah mrd Wm WARNER in Han. Co., Mary Ann mrd Robert SMITH in Han. Co., Susannah mrd Fourtner, Johnathan mrd Belinda WOODS in Han. Co, Henry JR mrd Kitty WARNER in Hancock. Thank you

AUGSBURGER, HARTMAN posted by Robert G. Ingersoll on Wednesday, February 4, 1998

Cleo AUGSBURGER, born 5 February 1891, in Rawson, Ohio, daughter of John AUGSBURGER and Harriett Cedora HARTMAN. Belive there was a maariage before 24 August 1926 when she married Fred Peralta in Oakland, CA at the age of 35. Thanks

BURNS posted by Jon Strebler on Wednesday, February 11, 1998

BURNS, William (born c. 1818) and Mary (born c. 1802).  They were married c. 1840 in either Allen, Hancock, or Seneca county, and then moved on shortly thereafter to Indiana.  William's family was from PA, and were at some point Quakers.  Mary was married once before marrying William.  Her maiden name may have been Casey, or Dunahoo (really not sure).  In Allen county, the town of Lima is mentioned by old family sources.  Any suggestions on a (relatively) easy way to check marriage records for this time period in Lima and environs?  Any suggestions welcome!

COX, HALE, STOCKING, WICKHAM posted by Barbara Cox on Wednesday, February 11, 1998

WICKHAM family who showed up in Hancock Co. about 1827. from Ross Co. OH or New York. Includes Asher, John C., William, George. Some moved to Wood County and to Michigan. Associated family names are COX, HALE, STOCKING among others.

ALSPACH, KEEL posted by Alan Wayne Keel on Wednesday, February 11, 1998

KEEL; Hancock Co., Ohio, USA; 1840-1850.  I'm looking for information about my grandfather, Joseph KEEL.  He died in Hancock Co., Ohio in 1852 along with his wife, Margaret, daughter of Jonathan and Mary ALSPACH.  They left behind several young sons: Daniel, Absalom, Rufus and Alfred.  I am interested in finding any information about the KEEL family.

BENNETT, ELSEA posted by Teresa Rigney on Wednesday, February 11, 1998

I am interested in any information on William ELSEA. He married Rebecca BENNETT in 1856 in UnionCo. I think he may have died in Hancock Co. Thank you .                                                       

BRAUNELLER, GREASER posted by Sherrie Scambler on Wednesday, February 11, 1998

Searching for descendants of George GREASER (born Aug 1824 in Germany) and Mary Ann BRAUNELLER (1841-21 Aug 1876).  George and Mary Ann were married on 5 Feb 1860 in Hancock Co.  All children were born in Hancock Co.:  Susannah (b. Nov. 1861); Samantha Jane (b. Dec. 1863); Mary E. (b. abt 1867); Francis (b. 9 June 1869) and James (b. 9 Mar 1872).

ROBENALT, RUNKLE, SAWYER, SWOYER posted by Sherrie Scambler on Wednesday, February 11, 1998

Searching for descendants of Lewis RUNKLE (25 Jul 1832- 1905) son of John Runkle (9 Jul 1789-aft 1860) and Barbara ROBENALT (1793-1835).  John moved from Fairfield Co. to Eagle Twp. and Lewis lived in Union Twp. with his wife Angeline SWOYER/SAWYER.  Lewis and Angeline were married in Hancock Co. on 4 Sept 1853 and had 22 children spanning from 1853-1881.

GREASER, NONNAMAKER posted by Sherrie Scambler on Wednesday, February 11, 1998

Francis E. GREASER (b. 9 Jun 1869 in Hancock Co.) married Ami NONNAMAKER on 23 Feb 1889.  Couple lived in Orange Township, Hancock Co.  Known children:  Glenn (b. 28 Jul 1889); Elma (b. 11 Mar 1899) and Howard (b. 14 Apr. 1901).

NAUSE posted by Lynne Sears  on Monday, February 16, 1998

NAUSE - I have access to a lot of information on the NAUSE family. At least 10 born in Hancock Co. in the 1860's.  I'd be happy to share info. 

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