HARDIN County, OHIO

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BOHNER, BONNER, CLURE, COMLEY, CORLEY, KANZIG, KOOP, KUMLEY, KUMLI, MARTY, MARTZ, MCCLURE, OBI, STRAHM, TSCHUMI, WINTRODE posted by Yvonne Grimmer on Sunday, September 6, 1998

Hardin Co, OH Query I am seeking information on my Swiss ancestors who settled in Kenton, Hardin Co, Oh. Samuel KUMLI m Elizabeth BOHNER 3 Oct 1838, Herzogenbuchsee, Bern, Switzerland (possibly, Elizabeth went by the name of Mary). Mary Elizabeth KUMLI, b 15 Oct 1839, Bern, Ch; m Nicholas KOOP and they had at least one daughter. Mary d 25 May 1909, Lagro, Wabash, In. Mary's death certificate states that Samuel and Mary KUMLEY were her parents. Jakob KUMLI, b 3 Apr 1843; bap 16 Apr 1843, Oberbipp, Bern, Ch. Parents: Samuel KUMLI, son of Samuel from Wolfisberg, Bern, Ch and Elizabeth BOHNER, dau of Johannes, from Wiedlisbach, Bern, CH. Godparents: Jakob KANZIG, Johannes OBI, and Maria TSCHUMI. Jacob d 5 Sep 1919, Lagro, Wabash, In. His father is stated as Samuel KUMLEY and his mother as unknown (informant: William Tell KUMLEY, Jacob's son) Family tradition: Samuel and Mary immigrated to America with the above two children in 1851. These children were not related (I would like proof). I would also like to find out the name of the ship they sailed on. Jacob KUMLEY enlisted in the Civil War in Nov 1861 in Kenton, Hardin, Oh. His nearest relative was listed as John MARTY/MARTZ, who resided in Kenton. I never thought of Jacob living in Hardin County, because there were about 5 counties that signed up for the enlistment, and Hardin Co wasn't one of them. Jacob Kumley Company B Reg 82 Infantry Volunteer (1861-1865) Nobody knew what happened to Samuel and Mary, the parents, after they arrived in America, and I just found out recently (from researchers on the Internet!) that Samuel settled in Kenton and he married Susan STRAHM 27 Aug 1852, Hardin Co, Oh; KUMLEY was spelled "COMLEY" on his and Susan's marriage record (apparently Mary, his first wife died soon after immigrating). Samuel, Jacob's father, died just 2 months before Jacob enlisted in the war, so I guess that explains the name MARTY/MARTZ in his enlistment papers as the nearest closest relative ( Susan was married 2 months after Samuel's death?). After Jacob's Civil War service (1861-1865), he moved to Wabash Co, In where his marriage to the above Mary Elizabeth (KUMLEY) KOOP is found (Wabash Co Marriage Records, Book 6, page 467); they were married 29 Oct 1866. Jacob and Mary had 2 children: William Tell KUMLEY (b 10 May 1869, Lagro, Wabash, IN; d 17 Aug 1933, Wabash, Wabash, In), and Joseph Kumley, b 1873 (apparently died very young). William Tell m1) 21 Nov 1900, Wabash Co, In to Alta E. MCCLURE; they divorced in 1905; no children m2) 6 Jan 1906, Huntington Co, In to Clara Maude WINTRODE; William and Clara had 11 children with 9 growing to adulthood. My Mother, Mary Elizabeth KUMLEY (1910-1987) was the second-born; there are still 5 living. If there is anyone reading this and knows anything about this family, I would certainly appreciate hearing from you. Thanks! Yvonne Grimmer

DAVIS posted by Tom Mesick on Thursday, September 10, 1998

I am trying to locate a Jonah DAVIS who settled in Ohio after 1850 in or around Logan county. he had a son, Eli, who lived in Hardin county, Hale township according to the 1880 census. Thanks

BISH, DRAWBOND posted by Krismarie Fetter on Wednesday, September 16, 1998

I am looking for any BISH family members who moved to Hardin Co.I beleive one of those was Dewalt BISH who married Mary DRAWBOND. Any information, death, burial, children etc. would be appreciated.

BOHNER, COMLEY, CORLEY, KUMLEY, KUMLI, MARTY, MARTZ, STRAHM posted by Yvonne Grimmer on Wednesday, September 16, 1998

Samuel KUMLEY/KUMLI: 1851: immigrated from Bern, Switzerland to Kenton, Hardin Co, OH with his wife, (Mary) Elizabeth (BOHNER) KUMLEY and son, Jacob KUMLEY. I need the name of the ship they sailed on. 1852, 27 Aug: Samuel m Susan STRAHM; his name is listed as Samuel COMLEY/CORLEY on his marriage record. Possible names of children of this marriage: John, Elizabeth, Samuel, Mary ... 1861, 28 Sep: Samuel KUMLEY died, Cessna Twp, Hardin Co, OH. Where was he buried? 1861, 29(?) Nov: Jacob KUMLEY enlisted in the Civil War: OH Company B 82nd Regiment, Infantry Volunteer. His closest living relative was listed as John MARTY/MARTZ (Susan's husband). 1909: Susan MARTY/MARTZ died; where is she buried? I would like to hear from anyone connected to this family, please! Jacob was my great-grandfather. I received a lot of wonderful clues from a branch of the Samuel/Susan line, but I still have many unanswered questions. Thank you! Yvonne Grimmer

RUHLEN posted by Kathleen Ruhlen on Wednesday, September 16, 1998

My name is Kathleen RUHLEN. I live just east of Lima. I am doing research on my RUHLEN ancestors. I am in contact with an 80 year old cousin in California, whose grandfather, Will RUHLEN lived in Hardin County, died in Hardin Co. in Oct. of 1934. This cousin told me that there is a RUHLEN cemetery in Hardin County, however, after visiting your website I did not find it listed in your cemeteries section. Can you verify if this is correct or incorrect. Also, where can I go in Hardin county to look up cemetery information? I will appreciate any information you can provide. Thank you.

FREDERICK, KING, PUGH posted by Marlita Kanzig on Tuesday, September 22, 1998

Information needed on Cornelius PUGH and Wilbur PUGH approximately 1847-1860 or later and the house they built in Ada approximately 1860. Information also needed on Charley and Grace KING FREDERICK. Thanks for any help anyone can give.

CRAWFORD posted by Ron Humble on Wednesday, September 23, 1998

I am searching for information on the CRAWFORD family of Hardin Co. Ames(probably Amasa CRAWFORD) d. 4/1927; sons Ernest, Walter and Frank and daughter Ethel. Does anyone know if Samuel CRAWFORD is related, father or Grandfather of Amasa?

BURGETT, WRIGHT posted by Sandy Burgett LeVeck on Thursday, September 24, 1998

Im looking for information on Alice BURGETT, she was born 12-16-1886. She married Scott WRIGHT. She died in 12-28-1950 Ada, Ohio, and was buried at Woodlawn cemetery. Thank You

DEWITT, GOLDSMITH, NORTON, PETTY posted by Rebecca Frank on Sunday, October 4, 1998

I am interested in finding any information regarding this family. William C. DEWITT was born 11 April, 1807 in Ulster County,New York, and died 13 May, 1883 in Hardin County, Ohio. He married Maria NORTON 31 January, 1835 in Seneca County, Ohio, daughter of Joseph NORTON and Elizabeth. William C. DEWITT was the son of Charles DEWITT was born 11 August, 1769 in Ulster Co., New York, and died 10 February, 1854 in Berlin Twp., Delaware Co., Oh. and Lydia GOLDSMITH who was born ca1777 in Suffolk Co., Ny, and died 29 August, 1853 in Berlin Twp, Delaware Co., Oh. Children of William DEWITT and Maria NORTON are: i. Charles F. DEWITT, b. July 1838, Hardin County, Ohio. ii. Joseph M. DEWITT, b. March 1836; d. 02 September, 1855, Hardin County, Ohio. iii. Calvin C. DEWITT. iv. Libbie E. DEWITT. v. Robert S, DEWITT, m. Maggie J. DEWITT. vi. Emily A. DEWITT. vii. Josephine DEWITT. viii. William H. DEWITT, b. May 1841, Hardin County, Ohio; d. 05 January, 1863, Fort Schuyler, Virginia; m. Catherine J. PETTY.

ALBERT, CASKEY, CUNNINGHAM, GUNN, JOHNSON, RUDASILL, VANBUSKIRK, WOLF, WYATT posted by Jeannette Gunn on Monday, October 5, 1998

Any information available on James GUNN, DOB: 8-2-1824 in New York State, DOD: 10-24-1906. Buried in Wolfcreek cemetery (?) Arrived Buck Township approx. 1863. Believe he was married three times, twice while in Hardin County area. Looking for spouse and children names, DOB, etc. I'm a beginner at this -- your patience with me is really appreciated! Thank you for any help you can give :-)

BARRETT, HALEY, PRICE posted by Charles Haley on Monday, October 5, 1998

I am inquiring about my great grandfather,John HALEY, and his wife, Sara [ BARRETT ] . I was in Ohio this past Aug. for a family reunion and realized how little we knew of our relatives before us. The strangest thing happened to me as I was leaving my brothers house. An overwelming urge came over me to seek for my grandmothers grave site. I have been asking my brothers , on my few trips back home, of her location,and was told that they were unsure. It had been a long time since she had passed,but this time I had to find her. I searched a part of Marion Co. where I thought she was for four hours to no avail. Clouds and rain was all around, but none was where I was at a given time. It finally occured to me to check with the funeral home. I was only about three miles away at the closest part of my treck. My grandmother was in Hardin and not Marion Co. As I stood there at her feet not believing where I was, the sun came out giving me a warmness all over. I was given a copy of her death citificate and hadn't really looked at it until that time. She had died Aug. 12 ,1974 . My search was Aug. 11, 1998. I returned to McKendree cemetary the next day, flowers in hand,sensing my search had just begun. I visited the fantastic Hardin Co. Courthouse later not knowing what to look for but looking none the less. Started at engineering, went upstairs to browes though old deeds and was amazed to find John HALEY quite a few times listed. There I was looking at a part of history that maybe no one else in my family, since he signed his name, had seen. I didn't mean to go on so, but I wanted to give a little insite to my curiosity. My father was named after him and was never told anything about him. On my brief search around Kenton, I visited some local sites and felt homesick even though I have never lived there. I looked at a book at the engineering office and found land maps and a picture of his residence in 1879. It is what was once called, The Old Wheeler Tavern. John was the son of Patrick and Susan HALEY. Was married to Sara BARRETT. They had some children, one of whom was my grandfather Charles Edward,married to Mary Elizabeth PRICE, which will be another quest of my roots. If by this time I have not succeeded to bore you to sleep,maybe you might be able to answer a few questions for me. 1. Who was John Haley? 2. Who was Sara BARRETT? 3. Where can I do more research from my home in Virginia? Thank you very much for any help. I am planning my next vacation in the Hardin Co. area to help answer many other questions. If there is a need to contact me, feel free to do so. Charles Patrick Haley P.O.Box 4214 Va. Beach, Va. 23454

HEMPHILL posted by Chanidi Benjamin on Saturday, October 10, 1998

I used to live at 0867 twp rd. 180 and I just wanted you to know that as of 1995 the condition of the grave of H. Hemphill was in fair condition underneath of our front porch. I also would like to know all that you can tell me about this person if you are able.

OLIVER posted by Tracy Fair on Sunday, October 11, 1998

I am searching for a Lorenzo and Martha (James) OLIVER that was on the 1880 census for Hardin County, Ohio. I am in great need of finding these people and documents to prove they were living there at that time. Any help on the OLIVER'S would greatly be appreciated. Willing to share the information that I have with any of you OLIVER researchers.

HATTERY, SOAPER, SOPER, SOPHER, WATTLES posted by Paul Moreno on Sunday, October 11, 1998

My maternal second great grandfather, Stephen J. SOAPER (SOPER, SOPHER) appears in the 1850 U.S. Census of Hardin Co., Buck Twnshp, Ohio, pg 328. He appears as Stephen Soaper age 24, farmer, born in NY. His wife Mary (Mary Catherine HATTERY) age 20, born in Ohio. And daughter Sarah (my 2nd ggmother) age 1, born in Ohio. John SOAPER (SOPER, SOPHER) age 76, a farmer, born in Ny also appears same page with Hannah age 67, born in Ny and a son Rowland age 19, born in Pa. I believe this is Stephen's father. Also appearing on the same page are Vanrensaler SOAPER age 30, a farmer, born in Ny; his wife Lucinda age 28, born Ohio; two daughters Ceila 3, Hannah 2 and a son Eliza 1/12 all born in Ohio. I believe Vanrensaler is also a son of John. I also believe that John descends from Henry Soper ,1640-1695 and Sarah (WATTLES) SOPER of Suffolk Co., Long Island, Ny. If anyone has additional information or would like to compare notes please contact me.

MACKLEY posted by Paul Sneider on Tuesday, October 13, 1998

Christian MACKLEY lived in Hardin County from about 1860. He married a Hanna Margaret ?????. They had three sons, William 1861, James 1863, and Charles 1865. Hanna died in 1916 in Toledo and Christian died abput 1910 or sooner.

JACOBS, MORTHLAND posted by Jill Bidwell on Friday, October 16, 1998

Researching Donald C. JACOBS & John MORTHLAND

BURNETT posted by Bob Private on Saturday, October 17, 1998

Conflicting evidence on Hancock County page shows Hasson Cemetery in Ada, OH, Hancock, Co. Is Hasson Cemetery in Hardin Co.? Can anyone give me specific location of Hasson Cemetery? I am searching for the family of Seth S. BURNETT who are said to be buried in Hasson Cemetery. Inscription dates of Burnett's in Hasson would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Bob

ALTMAN, BAUGHMAN, BOSSERMAN, DICE, MILLER, NEUBERT, PARK, REAM, SPAR, STONEHILL, TRUMP posted by William H. Ream, Jr. on Monday, October 19, 1998

Am looking for any descendants of Philip & Mary ALTMAN REAM of Stark Co., Oh.--especially their children & grandchildren who immigrated to Hancock Co. and Hardin Co., Oh. The children include Susan md. David STONEHILL, George md. Frances Dice, Margaret md. Michael BOSSERMAN, Joseph md. Mary Miller, and Abraham md. Anna Elizabeth MILLER. The grandchildren of Philip REAM who immigrated to Hardin Co. (while their parents lived out their lives in Stark Co.) were Frances REAM md. Wm. Benjamin SPAR, Amanda REAM md. Julius Robert NEUBERT, and Eli TRUMP md. 1) Clementine PARK 2) Margaret BAUGHMAN.

HOWARD, RICHEY posted by Jaclyn Mallery on Friday, October 23, 1998

My 3 greats grandfather Samuel Holmes RICHEY was born in Hardin County, Ohio on December 25, 1847. His parents were Thomas and Caroline (Carrie) RICHEY. Both of whome were born in Ohio. He married Canrissa Rebecca HOWARD in Nebraska on November 22, 1871. I am looking for information of Samuel's parents and his childhood. Thomas RICHEY died sometime before 1885, probably in Ohio and Caroline traveled with Samuel to Washington State. If anyone knows anything about this family I'd like to see what you have.

BRADSHAW, MILLS, PARKS posted by June Marcus on Friday, October 23, 1998

I am looking for the Rosolvo PARKS family that was in Forest, Hardin in the 1840/1880 time frome. Rosolve was married to Mary Ellen BRADSHAW about 1859. Their children I have are G. Edna born 1868; Lizzie born 1874; Herbert born 1875; Lewis born 1878 all in forest, Hardin, OH. I am trying to locate Rosolvo's parents, Rowland PARKS and Hannah MILLS PARKS.

AURAND, MOORE posted by Bernard Aurand on Saturday, October 24, 1998

Hardin County or area 1860s-1910. Im seeking birth and marriage information about my greatgrandfather William L AURAND. He was born in Ohio and probably married Myrtle MOORE in Hardin county about 1886. Im trying to fix his birth and parents and to add data about the MOOREs.

BROOKS, REIGLE, RIEGLEL, SMITH posted by Cindy Gant Sopko on Tuesday, October 27, 1998

Hello :) Looking for information on Noah BROOKS. He married Lola Mae SMITH. Noah was born in 1888 and died in 1926. His daughter was Bertha Irene BROOKS, born 15 July 1907 in Ridgeway, Hardin, OH and died in Westlake, Cuyahoga, OH on 14 January 1991. Bertha married Clarence William Riegle. Thanks! Cindy

MARSH posted by Ron Freiberg on Thursday, October 29, 1998

Looking for information about parents and ancestors of John Franklin MARSH b 07/25/1852 in Hardin County, Ohio. He was an orphan by age 10 (1862) and went to Cedar Township, Osceola County, Michigan at age 15 (1867).

ALLEN, STONE posted by Judi on Saturday, October 31, 1998

I am searching for the death of Cecil STONE, son of John M. STONE 1862-1929. Cecil must have been born abt 1919. Are there records for Preston cemetery online? thanks, Judi also for Fey ALLEN and wife Connie.

STONE posted by Judi on Saturday, October 31, 1998

I am searching for the death of Cecil STONE,son of John M. STONE 1862-1929. Cecil must have been born abt 1919. are there records for Preston cemetery online? thanks, Judi

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