OHIO STATEWIDE FILES OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List Issue 93 *********************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest Volume 00 : Issue 93 Today's Topics: #1 Fw: Charles Vair obit. - Portage C ["Maggie Stewart" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <027001bf8cd3$f660f280$0300a8c0@local.net> Subject: Fw: Charles Vair obit. - Portage Co. Oh. Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 12:33 PM I received this copy of Charles E. Vair's obit. from a cousin. If anyone is researching the VAIR surname in Portage Co., I am happy to share any information I have. Carol 1962 Charles E. Vair, 76, of Petre Rd., Atwater, died at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Jane Francis Nursing Home, Marlboro, after several months of failing health. he was taken to the home in Feb. Born in Ravenna, Sept. 17, 1886, he was a life resident of Portage County. A farmer all of his life, he worked on the Bolton farm and at the arsenal in Charlestown until moving to Atwater in 1940. He was a son of the late Alexander and Laura James Vair. Mr. Vair was a member of the Charlestown Methodist Church and a former Grange member. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Elsie Busse of Charlestown, Mrs. Ruby Pringle, Blackhorse, Mrs. Lina McCllintock, Garrettsville, a son George of Charlestown; a foster son Denton Snodgrass of Atwater; a sister Mrs. Lina Walker, Blackhorse; nine grandchildren; five foster grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His wife, Hattie died March 29, 1939. Services to be announced are being arranged at the Wood Funeral Home, Ravenna. I am researching this surname. Contact for further information: Carol (Dutter) emai: FLDollfin@aol.com ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 07:07:32 EST From: Sli1031@aol.com To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <34.27319cd.25fe3404@aol.com> Subject: Naturalization in Muskingum Co., OH Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Anyone have access to the Naturalization records in Muskingum co., Oh that would be willing to do me a lookup? Noble and Susannah Chess both b. ca 1780 in Ireland lived and died in Rich Hill Twp., Muskingum Co., OH thanks in advance...Susan ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 07:49:06 -0500 From: "Maggie Stewart" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <0b8101bf8cea$96141e40$0300a8c0@local.net> Subject: Fw: Lowrie news-clip, other surnames mentioned Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 12:31 PM The Record-Courier, Ravenna Kent, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 22, 1958 , pg. 3 (photo - see names below) John Lowrie, 92, Tours In 1909 Steamer On Birthday John Is 92 -- Portage County Historian, John LOWRIE, got his wish of going to Nelson's Ledges in Alec VAIR's old White Steamer on his 92nd birthday anniversary yesterday. He got more than that. A surprise birthday party was waiting for him at the end of the tour at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.P. IRMITER in Charlestown. Shown by the antique car before the afternoon jaunt are Charles VAIR, 72, James VAIR, 91, and John LOWRIE, 92. In the car are Mrs. Iva SEYMOUR, Mrs. Elsie BUSSE and driver, Alex VAIR, 81. All are LOWRIE descendants. The men's ages total 335 years. Cont. on another page, page # not given: Story by Ruth FAIRCHILD: Sunday a few descendants of the LOWRIEs, who left Scotland in 1937 for their new home in this country, met to honor John LOWRIE, well-known county historian, on his 92nd birthday. They met at 107 Clinton St., the temporary home of LOWRIE which is to become an addition to the Portage County Historical Society's museum, given several years ago by LOWRIE and his late wife. The LOWRIEs in Scotland were shepherds caring for sheep. In this country five of them were employed in canal construction and railroad work for the first transportation lines into Ravenna. They were the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal in 1840 and the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad in 1851. John planned his own party yesterday, a small family dinner followed by a ride in Alec VAIR's old 1909 White Steamer to Nelson's Ledges. He didn't know that a surprise party was waiting for him at the end of the ride. Those attending the dinner at noon planned by John were James VAIR, 91; Alex VAIR 81, Charles VAIR 72, Mrs. Iva SEYMOUR, and Mrs. Elsie VAIR BUSSE. Only four took the trip to Nelson's Ledges, Phaitanx and Warren. They were John, Alex, George LOWRIE and Mrs. Iva SEYMOUR. Points of interest included: Chalker school house at Southington, Eagle Creek, where the Fourier Commonwealth Settlement existed in 1840, the old bridge at Newton Falls that was built for $600. and now 100 years old. The tour ended in the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. IRMITER, Charlestown, where a surprise birthday supper party was planned. There to welcome the tourists were the IRMITERs, Fred MYERS, Charles MYERS, and Miss Orral FRANK. Although his birthday anniversary was celebrated yesterday, John's birthday is actually today. "This to me is no doubt my last LOWRIE reunion," said John, "and I am much pleased with its taking place. I am researching these surnames. Contact for further information: Carol (Dutter) emai: FLDollfin@aol.com ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 07:51:58 -0500 From: "Maggie Stewart" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <0ba601bf8cea$eb8ebf60$0300a8c0@local.net> Subject: Fw: OBIT: Kellogg, Rebecca King 1926 Ashtabula Co Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Pfile To: Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 5:08 PM Subject: Re: OBIT: Kellogg, Rebecca King 1926 Ashtabula Co From The Conneaut Reporter newspaper: OBITUARY ==================== Mrs. Rebecca King Kellogg, wife of Edward Kellogg of Conneaut, was born in Elk Creek township, Erie county, Pennsylvania, August 15th, 1827, and died at her home in Conneaut on Monday, March 22, being 87 years, 7 months and 7 days of age at the time of her death. Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony King, one of the oldest settlers of Elk Creek township, Pa. Of her father's family of six children she was the last one to pass away. In her young womanhood she was united in marriage to Edward Kellogg and their journey through life together has covered a period of 67 years. Their union was blessed with five children, all of whom are living. James and Alfred of Conneaut, Will of Ashtabula, Mrs. Clara Vandervort of Girard, and Mrs. Lucy Simpson of Erie. Her husband in very feeble health still survives her. The deceased had made her home in Platea, Pennsylvania, for about 10 years until about five years ago, when they moved to Conneaut. She was a good neighber and friend and made many friends wherever she lived, who sympathize with the bereaved family. She was tenderly cared for in her last illness by her children, but despite all that could be done she passed peacefully away on Monday, March 22nd. The funeral was held at Platea, Pa., in the M. E. church on Wednesday, March 24, at 2:30. Interment in Platea cemetery. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #5 Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 07:52:17 -0500 From: "Maggie Stewart" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <0bac01bf8cea$f6da49c0$0300a8c0@local.net> Subject: Fw: OBIT: Jenkins, Albert B. 1915 Ashtabula Co Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Pfile To: Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 5:08 PM Subject: Re: OBIT: Jenkins, Albert B. 1915 Ashtabula Co >From The Conneaut Reporter newspaper: : OBITUARY : .================. Albert Byron Jenkins, was born in Mespotamia, Trumbull County, Ohio, May 12th, 1850. Departed this life February 28th, 1915, at the age of 64 years, 9 months and 15 days. Funeral services were held at his late home, March 4th, Rev. F. C. Kreager of the Baptist church and Rev. A. E. Kemp, of the Christian church officiating. He was deprived of a mother's love and care at the tender age of six days, as were four brothers older, the oldest of them being less than eight years of age. His grandmother, over 60 years of age, took and reared him until he was 10 years old. Then he was needed at home to help the step-mother and younger half brothers and sisters, staying at home until he was 21 years of age. Secured his education in the district school and attended Grand River Institute at Austinburg, O., when the late Professor Tuckerman was principal of that institution. Was married to Linda M. Bentley of New Lyme, O., Dec. 23rd, 1871. One son, Nelson, was born to them. Moved to Ashtabula, O., in the spring of 1891, and engaged in contracting and building, moved to Conneaut, O., in the spring of 1893 and was employed at his trade of carpenter until his last illness. On July 29, 1906, he joined the First Baptist church of Conneaut and was a faithful member until the end. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Good Templars, being a Grand Lodge Deputy and a member of the international Grand Lodge degree; was a Past Council Commander of the Woodmen of the World, member of the State Police and Carpenters' Union. He was an enthusastic worker for any movement looking for the betterment of mankind and the community in which he lived, while he was decided in his beliefs he never had any grudge or spoke ill of those who differed with him always having a kind and cheerful word for all. We feel that the community has lost a good and useful citizen, and the family a kind and loving husband and father. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #6 Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 07:52:33 -0500 From: "Maggie Stewart" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <0bb201bf8ceb$002fd080$0300a8c0@local.net> Subject: Fw: WILL: OBIT: Sevey, Lavina 1912 Ashtabula Co Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Pfile To: Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 5:08 PM Subject: Re: WILL: OBIT: Sevey, Lavina 1912 Ashtabula Co >From The Conneaut Reporter, newspaper: MISS LAVINA L. SEVEY DIED LAST EVENING Aged Lady Had Been a Helpless Invalid for Almost a Year - Burial at Geneva. Mrs. Lavina L. Sevey, aged 81, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. F. Hallett, 284 Sandusky street, Monday evening, December 23, at 8 o'clock. On February 7, 1912, Mrs. Sevey suffered a stroke of paralysis wich left her totally helpless and speech-less, although her mind was not seriously affected. For nearly a year she has received the best care and most tender attention that filial affection could suggest. Death came finally as a release welcomed by Mrs. Sevey, who frequently indicated a wish to go. Mrs. Sevey was born in New York state, but immediately after the Civil war, a struggle in which her husband, Nathaniel Sevey, participated, Mr. and Mrs. Sevey moved to Girard, Pa., where they lived continuously until Mr. Sevey's death about eight years ago. About eighteen months ago Mrs. Sevey became an inmate of the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Mrs. Sevey leaves three daughters - Mrs. W. F. Hallett of Conneaut, Mrs. Ada Beatie of Pompeii, Mich., and Mrs. William Powell of Girard, Pa. She is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, most of whom reside in New York and Michigan. A brief prayer sevice will be held at the Hallett home, 284 Sandusky street, Thursday morning, after which the remains will be conveyed to Girard and funeral services will be held in the home of the daughter, Mrs. William Powell, Rev. Cook of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which deceased had been a member for many years officiating. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #7 Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 07:52:48 -0500 From: "Maggie Stewart" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <0bb801bf8ceb$0906b160$0300a8c0@local.net> Subject: Fw: OBIT: Hall, Mildred 1912 Ashtabula Co Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Pfile To: Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 5:08 PM Subject: Re: OBIT: Hall, Mildred 1912 Ashtabula Co >From The Conneaut Reporter newspaper: : OBITUARY : .=================. Mildred Hall was born Jan. 20th, 1902, and died in Monroe at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Matilda Ford with whom she had lived since she was fourteen months old, Dec. 5th, 1912, aged 10 years, 11 months and 11 days. Besides her grandmother, she leaves to mourn her loss a mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Caslor of Buffalo, one sister, Ida, also of Buffalo, and one brother, Claude of Monroe, Ohio, an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Dalrymple of Girard, Pa., an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Gray of Conneaut, an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ford of Monroe, and uncle Mr. Will Ford of Monroe and a grandfather, Mr. George Hall of Monroe, an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hall of Clark Corners, an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hall of Monroe, an uncle an aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Racy, also of Monroe, and another uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hall of Youngstown, O., besides a host of friends and schoolmates. She was laid to rest beside her father in the beautiful cemetery at Kelloggsville on Dec. 7, 1912. Our hearts are lonely, Mildred, Since you were called away; Could we but once more clasp your hand Or hear your laughter gay. 'Twas sad indeed to part with you - To say that last good bye; To see the color leave your cheek, The light fade from your eye. In vain we harken for your voice, Your form we see no more; But we hope to meet you, Mildred, Over on the golden shore. Where no parting ever cometh; In the Word of God we're told Of the flowers blooming over And the streets of purest gold. The Father calls us, one by one, To that bright sunny land; And tho' oft we fain would tarry here, Some day we'll understand. Another article: MILDRED HALL, AGED 10, DIED EARLY THIS MORNING Mildred Hall, aged ten years and ten months, died at 2 o'clock this morning at the home of her grand-mother, Mrs. Matilda Ford, on the Center road. Death was due to a complication of ailments and came after a two-weeks' illness. The girl was the daughter of Mrs. Electa Caslor of Buffalo who, with her husband, has been there for several days. One sister, Ida Hall, resides with her mother in Buffalo and a brother Claude Hall, lives in Monroe. The funeral will be held at the house Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment in Kelloggsville cemetery. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #9 Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 15:08:22 EST From: DIFULTON@aol.com To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <76.2219d6e.25fea4b6@aol.com> Subject: OBIT:Springer, 1996, Huron Co. Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit New London Record, Thursday, February 22, 1996 Evelyn P. Springer, 78, of Greencastle, Pennsylvania, and formerly of New London, died Saturday, February 17, 1996, at Waynesboro Hospital in Waynesboro, PA. She was born May 19, 1917 in Albion, California, the daughter of the late Joseph and Beulah Todd (Paramore) Bartley. Mrs. Springer received her Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from Ashland University in 1975. She worked at Christie Lane School in Norwalk from 1972 until 1983 as a special education teacher. She had also worked at the C.E. Ward Co. in New London for several years. Mrs. Springer was a member of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints Ward II in Chambersburg, PA. She was a member of the Ohio Education Association and a member and past president of the New London Garden Club. She was an avid gardener and also a bee keeper. She is survived by a daughter, Marie Annette Campbell, of Greencastle, PA; a son, Dale Kenneth Springer of Monroeville; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Irene Runkle of New London, Airel Hoyle of Eugene, Oregon, and Jean Jackson of Gridley, CA; one brother, Raymond Paramore of Mansfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Springer, in 1987; and a brother, Clinton B. Paramore, in 1984. Friends may call Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. at the Eastman Funeral Home, 200 West Main Street, New London. President Darrel L. Hansen, Branch President of the Ashland Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, will officiate. Burial will be at the Ruggles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Christie Lane School, 306 South Norwalk Road, Norwalk, Ohio 44857. -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V00 Issue #93 ******************************************