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JENKINS, PEARSON posted by Jan Fetters on Monday, April 2, 2001

James W. JENKINS and Susan PEARSON. Looking for family connections to PEARSON family. Susan was born in Gibson Twp., Mercer County, abt 1856 and died there at age 31yrs. 8 mo. in 1887. She was my great-grandmother. Hope to find burial information/location and names of siblings and parents.

BRUNSWICK, REINDERS posted by Vanessa Burzynski on Monday, April 2, 2001

Looking for any information on the family of Henry and Gertrude REINDERS who immigrated from Germany in 1872. Their son (my gg-grandfather)Johann (John) REINDERS married Maria (Mary) BRUNSWICK in Mercer County, Ohio. Henry and Gertrude are found in the 1880 Census for Mercer County, Ohio living in the Marion Township. Children listed are Theodore, John, Helena, William and Bennie Reinders. They migrated to Texas sometime around 1900.

BERK, BIRK, MERTZ posted by Janet Etheredge on Wednesday, April 4, 2001

My father, Floyd E MERTZ, always told me he thought his father, Wilbert Christian MERTZ, was born in Wabash, Mercer Co, OH. Wilbert was born Octber 1, 1873 to James Davis MERTZ and Anna Catherine (BIRK or BERK) MERTZ. There were two older children, John Ellsworth; born June 7, 1865 and Catharina K; born September 12, 1868. Both John and Katie (as she was known) were born in Mercer Co. (Wabash ?) OH. There were other children born to James Davis and Anna MERTZ as they are listed on their headstone in Woodlawn Cemetery in Lima, OH. According to Woodlawn Cemetery these children were buried elsewhere (Mercer Co.?). The children are: J. Albertus, born 1862 died 1865; Infant 1869; and twins(?) Elmer and Ellen 1876. Does anyone have any information or can help research or give leads? Am willing to share information. Thank you in advance. Janet (nee MERTZ)

FISHER, HOLE, SMITH posted by Missy Wass on Friday, April 6, 2001

My grandmother, Ruth Mae SMITH, had the maiden name HOLE. She was born in Celina, Ohio, on 11/29/19-- (she won't say.) Her father was Jacob Walter HOLE and his wife was Rila V. FISHER. Jacob was born 8/25/1898 in Mercer County, Ohio. My grandmother has Rila born in Celina, Ohio, on 3/6/1900. However, may not be accurate as Rila died when my grandmother was 8, killed in an accident involving a horse-drawn buggy and a train. Rila's father and 6 month old daughter were also killed in the same accident. My grandmother was named for her mother's sister, Ruth Ellen FISHER, who died of flu during WW1. Rila and Jacob had 4 children, Norville HOLE (Living-ST. Mary's, Ohio), Don HOLE (Deceased-198?), Ruth (HOLE) SMITH (Living-Andrews, Indiana) and the baby I mentioned earlier, who's name I don't know. Don and his wife, Lucinda, had 4 children, who still live in the Celina area. Jacob HOLE had 2 brothers, one of whom was named Lynn. Any information on this branch of my! ! family would be very appreciated.

CANTWELL, HANSBROUGH posted by Richard Howick on Wednesday, April 11, 2001

John CANTWELL and his wife, Mary HANSBROUGH settled in Center Twp, Mercer County, Ohio c. 1854-1855. They lived in or around Springfield, OH, immediately before they moved to Mercer County. It is likely that they lived in Fairfield County for a period of time. I am looking for pictures of them, their marriage date/place and any other information about them before they settled in Mercer County. Please contact me if you have any questions about the CANTWELL &/or the HANSBROUGH families. Thanks!

BINGHAM, SKILMAN posted by Marjorie Murray on Sunday, May 6, 2001

Julia BINGHAM b. ca.1834 Ohio married John SKILMAN. They had three children: Lousia, Mary & Isaac. Julia is my husband's gggranmother. Need her parents and siblings.

FUHRMANN posted by Tanya Waterson on Sunday, May 13, 2001

William FUHRMANN - a Lutheran missionary who went from Germany to Ohio in 1832, Charles (Karl?) Jacob FUHRMANN - his son born Ohio 1834.

HAMBURGER posted by Alice Hamburger Sloan on Monday, May 28, 2001

August Francis HAMBURGER
John HAMBURGER
Carl (or Karl) HAMBURGER

BIGGER, HOLTON posted by Irene Keller on Sunday, June 3, 2001

Adam BIGGER was born 16 Dec 1816 in Ohio. He married Christann HOLTON on 25 Dec 1838 in Mercer Co., OH. His children are Rebecca, Rachel, Nancy, George, Frances, Alice, Luella, and Charles. I would appreciate information on Adam's parents and siblings.

HINES, JENKINS, PEARSON posted by Jan Fetters on Wednesday, June 6, 2001

Seeking burial location for my great grandparents, James W. and Susan (PEARSON) JENKINS. Know that Susan was born in Gibson Twp, Mercer County and died in Gibson Twp. in 1887. James W. died in Wood County, West Virginia in 1894, however he may have been buried near his wife.

Also, looking for sibling info on Sylvester HINES...born about 1864 even tho death cert shows birthdate as 1866. Shows he was born in Mercer County...says his father was John HINES born in Ohio. Know that is a common HINES name, but hoping someone is tracking same line. Thanks in advance.

ADAMS, DAVIS, HEIZZER, LAFFIN, RHODES posted by Jerry L. Pearson on Wednesday, June 6, 2001

Seeking information on James D. DAVIS, b.ca.1858, OH, native of Highland Co. Had a sawmill in Mercer Co. for over fifty years. Married Joanna RHODES on Dec. 10, 1885. Children: Mrs. Elza LAFFIN, Mrs. Sherman ADAMS, Mrs. George HEIZZER, Lawrence M. DAVIS (County Sherriff in the 1930's), and Cleon DAVIS. A death record or obituary would be most helpfull or any information. Thanks to all who respond.

BOURGEOIS, FELTZ, ZEHNER posted by Judy Zehner Mueller on Thursday, June 7, 2001

Ancestor August ZEHNER, born in 1854 in Alsace, married to Maria FELTZ Abt 1874. Settled in Mercer County Ohio upon arrival. Any help on siblings names and dates appreciated. Maria married a Martin BOURGEOIS after August died in 1888.

TRUSSELL posted by Mike Trussell on Saturday, June 9, 2001

Americus Robilus TRUSSELL, born March 19, 1887 in Celina Ohio, Mercer County. Died October 21, 1958 in Chippewa Twp, Michigan, of Isabella County. I believe he left Mercer county about 1900 or 1901. His Father's name was William H TRUSSELL. I believe he was from England. He had two brothers who lived in the area who were named John and William. They are also buried in Michigan next to my grandfather. If anybody can help me with this search I would appreciate it greatly. Thank you in advance. Michael J Trussell (grandson)

SCHEIDECKER posted by Margie Stoughton on Monday, June 11, 2001

Victor SCHEIDECKER is my great great grandfather and I am looking for any information regarding him and/or his family. My records indicate that he was born in 1810, possibly in Germany, and died in 1876. He is buried at St. Joseph's in Fort Recovery. His wife's name is Walburga ?. She may have used the name Bertha. Their children are Joseph, Sophia, John, Christopher and Henry. Christopher is my grea grandfather and he migrated to Rush Lake, MN, with a Father Albrecht.

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