OHIO STATEWIDE FILES OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List Issue 71 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES(tm) NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenwebarchives.org ************************************************************************** OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest Volume 06 : Issue 71 Today's Topics: #1 Oh-Allen-Trumbull Co. Bios (Edgeco [Archives ] #2 Oh-Allen-Fairfield Co. Bios (Allis [Archives ] #3 Oh-Allen Co. News (Rope in Sheriff [Archives ] #4 Oh-Allen Co. News (Children's Home [Archives ] #5 Burials In Harrisville Methodist E [Jim DeBuse ] Administrivia: To unsubscribe from OH-FOOTSTEPS-D, send a message to OH-FOOTSTEPS-D-request@rootsweb.com that contains in the body of the message the command unsubscribe and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. ______________________________ --Boundary_(ID_59JkGisyOLnGHBrNqUzjew) Date: 7 May 2006 21:30:36 -0000 From: Archives Subject: Oh-Allen-Trumbull Co. Bios (Edgecomb) To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-id: <20060507213036.1205.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: 8BIT X-Message: #1 Allen-Trumbull County OhArchives Biographies.....Edgecomb, Phineas S. September 5, 1795 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Judy Woerner judyw0113@yahoo.com May 7, 2006, 4:30 pm Author: Allen County Democrat From The Allen County Democrat, September 9, 1880 Mr. PHINEAS S. EDGECOMB was born in Canton, Hartford county, Connecticut, September 5, 1795. He has been married three times. For his first wife he married MARIAH BROOKS at New Mulberry, Massachusetts, and they had born to them three children, two of whom are still living and married. JOHN resides in Missouri and LUTHER somewhere in the west. For his second wife he married MAIRAH (a transposition of Mariah) a sister of his first wife, who at the time was a young widow residing in Chenango county, New York, Mr. EDGECOMB going all the way from Ohio to marry her. The fruit of this union was one child, who died a few years since. On first coming to Ohio he settled in Trumbull county, where he lived until 1843, thirty-seven years ago, when he moved to Allen county and settled in Bath township. He purchased eighty acres of uncultivated land, which by his industry he has made to “bud and blossom as the rose.” For his third wife he married Miss TABITHA JANE SHAFFER, of Auglaize county. She is still living and in excellent health. They have nine children: MARIAH, married to THOMAS RICE; NANCY, married to MARTIN BOOPE; and ELIZABETH, married to Mr. PATTERSON. Six are unmarried, all of whom are at home but one. Mr. EDGECOMB is probably well known to the people of Allen county as any man in it, and know him but to honor and respect him. He is one of the charter members of the Masonic Lodge of this city, and the oldest member of the Masonic Fraternity in the State of Ohio. He has been all through his long life an honest, upright, industrious man. The cultivation and improvement of fruit has been his pride and delight, and he has one of the finest orchards in the county, and his fruit cannot be exceeded. A farmer who has been awarded the first premium on apples for a number of years finally revealed the fact that the fruit came from Mr. EDGECOMB’S orchard. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/allen/bios/edgecomb358bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 2.6 Kb ______________________________ --Boundary_(ID_59JkGisyOLnGHBrNqUzjew) Date: 7 May 2006 21:37:27 -0000 From: Archives Subject: Oh-Allen-Fairfield Co. Bios (Allison) To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-id: <20060507213727.2409.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT X-Message: #2 Allen-Fairfield County OhArchives Biographies.....Allison, Matthew August 25, 1880 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Judy Woerner judyw0113@yahoo.com May 7, 2006, 4:37 pm Author: Allen County Democrat From The Allen County Democrat, August 26, 1880 MATTHEW ALLISON was born on the 25th day of August, 1800, in Belmont county Penn. On first coming to Ohio he settled in Fairfield county. In 1827 he came to that part of Ohio which is now in Bath township, Allen county, and settled on the farm on which he has ever since resided. In 1837, just forty- three years ago last April, he was united in marriage with Miss CATHERINE THOMPSON, a sister of ADAM THOMPSON of this county. Mrs. ALLISON, although well up in years, is as cheerful and sprightly as a girl. They have had born to them twelve children, eight of whom are still living, as follows: WILLIAM, who is unmarried, residing in Cloud county, Kansas; JAMES, JACOB, ANDREW and JOHN, all married and reside in Allen county; NANCY JANE, the youngest, is unmarried and lives with her parents; MARGARET, intermarried with WILLIAM MEEKS of Perry township, and REBECCA, intermarried with GEO. TAFFLINGER, who resides on the County Infirmary farm. Mr. ALLISON has always been an industrious, quiet man, with an ear ever open to the cry of distress and a hand ever ready to afford relief. We need not say that all who know Mr. and Mrs. ALLISON love and respect them. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/allen/bios/allison359bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb ______________________________ --Boundary_(ID_59JkGisyOLnGHBrNqUzjew) Date: 7 May 2006 21:50:19 -0000 From: Archives Subject: Oh-Allen Co. News (Rope in Sheriff') To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-id: <20060507215019.4658.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: 8BIT X-Message: #3 Allen County OhArchives News.....Rope in Sheriff's Office is Reminder of Allen-Co Hanging January 29, 1928 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Judy Woerner judyw0113@yahoo.com May 7, 2006, 4:50 pm Lima News January 29, 1928 ROPE IN SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS REMINDER OF ALLEN-CO HANGING Lima News, January 29, 1928 Excerpts from the article: For more than five decades a piece of rope has hung in the office of the Allen- co Sheriff. It is part of the rope that was used to hang ANDREW BRENTLINGER on Friday, April 7, 1872. He was the only man ever executed in Lima. BRENTLINGER, a resident of Shawnee-tp, stabbed his second wife, Sarah, to death on October 24, 1871 and dug and buried her in a grave a short distance from their home. After his children gave the alarm, the murderer was found and although he had swallowed poison, medical assistance saved his life. A trial was held before Judge Mackenzie. BRENTLINGER was found to be guilty and sentenced to be hanged January 20, 1872, however, the governor, RUTHERFORD B. HAYES, granted a reprieve of 100 days. Two days before the hanging, the BRENTLINGER children and grandchildren called at the jail. His aged father and his brothers did not visit him. His attorneys, ISAIAH S. PILLARS and C. M. HUGHES, visited him the following day. With them was T. E. CUNNINGHAM, who had assisted in the prosecution. The night before the hanging the prisoner could hear the talk of a threatened mob. Fifty men were assembled to guard the jail. The prisoner arose early on the morning of the execution and ate a hearty breakfast. A Lutheran minister, Rev. BARTHOLOWMEW visited and offered prayer and readings from the Bible. The condemned man acted unconcerned through it all. On the day of the hanging Sheriff COLBRATH led the prisoner to the scaffold. It was erected in the corridor of the jail and BRENTLINGER stepped from the landing of the stairway onto the death trap. Spectators remained on the main floor. The sheriff read the death warrant and the condemned man was asked to make a final statement, but he remained stoically silent. The black cap was adjusted while Rev. BARTHOLOMEW chanted the hymn “Eternity Is Waiting.” The trap was sprung and the scaffold disappeared from under the man. After BRENTLINGER’S body was prepared for burial, his bier was placed on the street where everyone could see him. Additional Comments: Names and estimated birth years of members of the Brentlinger family: Andrew Brentlinger 1819 Sarah Brentlinger 1838 Abraham Brentlinger 1852 Brant Brentlinger 1865 Caroline Brentlinger 1854 Cordelia Brentlinger 1849 John Brentlinger 1867 Lucilla Brentlinger 1869 Martha Brentlinger 1858 Mary Brentlinger 1861 Simon Brentlinger 1856 Susan Brentlinger 1863 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/allen/newspapers/ropeinsh82nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 3.2 Kb ______________________________ --Boundary_(ID_59JkGisyOLnGHBrNqUzjew) Date: 7 May 2006 22:01:29 -0000 From: Archives Subject: Oh-Allen Co. News (Children's Home-) To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-id: <20060507220129.6616.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: 8BIT X-Message: #4 Allen County OhArchives News.....Children's Home--Fortunate Outcasts May 22, 1889 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Judy Woerner judyw0113@yahoo.com May 7, 2006, 5:01 pm Lima Daily Democratic Times May 22, 1889 From The Lima Daily Democratic Times, May 22, 1889 Children’s Home--Fortunate Outcasts. Good Homes Provided for Them by the Board of Infirmary Directors. There is no more laudable institution in this county than the Children’s Home, and many a little waif, whose life would otherwise be one of sorrow, and possibly poverty, is through the teachings there instilled and the good homes procured for them later on, made happy. Many have been placed with good people who agree to rear them, and last week the board of directors consisting of LEVI REICHELDERFER, S. H. ARNOLD and SAMUEL LIGHT made a visitation to the abiding places of the little ones who have been placed out and in every case found them comfortably housed, clothed and their educational needs looked after, and with every prospect of their growing into useful and respected citizens. The following is a report of the Board: DAISY VINSON, 14-year old girl, is living with Mr. and Mrs. SAM SHYMAN, near Spencerville. They express a desire to keep her until she becomes of age. GEORGE NICHOLSON, same age, lives near Cridersville with ALLEN REICHELDERFER; is pleased with his home and wants to remain there. BERTHA BELL NICHOLSON, 10 years of age, lives with R. REDIG, Spencerville; she has an excellent home. DAISY NICKERSON lives with Mr. and Mrs. MERRITT, in Lima, and is prospering nicely. She is 12 years old. JULIUS PRICE, 13 years old, lives with SINIA GOOD, near Elida. N. R. OSBORN, 14 years old, lives with NOAH CLUM, Jackson tp. Has a good home and is contended. VIOLA BIBUS, aged 14, lives with A. DESENBURGH, Jackson tp. Has a good home. OTIS COOK (colored,) 4 years old, lives with Mr. and Mrs. MINES, Putnam Co., and will be well raised, as they want to make him their heir. ETTIE BOWSHER, 9 years old, lives with A. L. WYMAN, Van Wert Co. Could not be placed in a better home. CALVIN JAMES, nine years, lives with CALVIN SIBERT, near Wapakoneta. Has a good home and is doing well. All parties pleased. WM. CROW, 8 years old, lives with MARION EDGECOMB, near Beaver Dam. Child well and hearty, and a great favorite with the family. HARRY ATHER, 12 years old, lives with MARTIN GRISMAN, near Bluffton, and has an excellent home. CHARLES H. SMITH, 4 years old lives with J. F. MERTS, near Uniopolis; is a fine boy and the people would not think of returning him. ESTHER H. HENSTER, 3 years old, lives with MORRIS DURFEE, near Hicksville, Defiance Co., and could not be placed with better people. BERTHA L. THOMPSON, 6 years, lives with L. COMER, and has a good home. W. B. CUNNINGHAM, 14 years old, lives with W. B. WALLACE, near Van Wert, and is doing well. MAGNOLIA CLAIR, 8 years old, lives with Mr. and Mrs. SLOSSER, at Ottawa. Has a fine home and everything done for her. DAISY CLAIR, 5 years old, lives with S. S. MONTGOMERY, Auglaize county, and has a good home. MARY MINER, 11 years old, lives with THOS. MYERS, near West Cairo. ALBERT TROUP, 10 years old, lives with his brother in Kansas. SALLY ADAIR, (colored,) 13 years old, lives with Mr. and Mrs. ADAIR, in Iowa. We have some very bright children that we would like to place in good homes. S. H. ARNOLD, S. LIGHT, L. REICHELDERLER, Infirmary Directors. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/allen/newspapers/children83nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 3.9 Kb ______________________________ --Boundary_(ID_59JkGisyOLnGHBrNqUzjew) Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 19:31:52 -0700 (PDT) From: Jim DeBuse Subject: Burials In Harrisville Methodist Episcopal Graveyard To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-id: <20060508023152.51711.qmail@web30114.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT X-Message: #5 Burials in Harrisville Methodist Episcopal Graveyard Harrison County Ohio Those Born Before 1830 Transcribed from the old county history " Historical Collections of Harrison County" by Meredith DeBuse. Harmon Anderson, d. Aug. 26, 1865; 46y. 1m. 2d. John Anderson, b. Dec. 27, 1815; d. Aug. 29, 1899. Mary Anderson, wife of John, b. Jan 19. 1826; d. Sept. 2, 1896. Charles Barkhurst, d. March 19, 1851; 76y. Mary G. Comley, wife of Dr. J. W., d. June 27, 1863; 30y. Hannah J. Crawford, dau of J. and R., d. Feb. 1833, 4y. 8m. Joseph Crawford, d. Sept. 22, 1829; 29y. 4m. 28d. Joseph Crawford, son of J. and R., d. Sept., 1832; 2y. 4m. John N. Denny, d. March 23, 1880; 69y. 10m. 18d. James Drummond, d. Jan. 22, 1849; 48y, 2m. 20d. Lydia A. Drummond, wife of James, d. March 26, 1847; 42y. _____ Dunkin, d. Aug. 6, 1829; 51y. 8m. 8d. Alienda Dutton, wife of Robert, d. June 24, 1854; 23y. 2m. John F. Elliott, d. Feb. 20, 1888; 66y. 7m. 9d. Sarah J. Elliott, wife of John F., d. Feb. 9, 1883; 59y. 5m. 19d. John Graham, d. March 13, 1865; 83y. Mary Lovett, wife of George, b. Jan. 30, 1814; d. May 4, 1840. Benjamin McCabe, d. June 27, 1846; 35y. Josiah Mercer, d. Sept. 27, 1864; 49y. 7m. 27d. Rebecca Mercer, wife of Josiah, b. Sept. 4, 1815, d. Jan. 31, 1881. Catherine Moore, wife of W., b. May 11, 1792; d. Sept. 13, 1846. Sarah Mowder, wife of Jacob, b. June 24, 1815; d. May 28, 1845. Margaret W. Naylor, wife of D. K., d. Sept. 21, 1878; 51y. 5m. 15d. Frances Patterson, d. Oct. 12, 1833; __y. 11m. 17d. Mary Ruth, wife of P., d. July 8, 1848; 44y. 8m. 10d. Mary M. Ruth, b. Dec. 21, 1831; d. Aug. 12, 1854. Elizabeth Smith, wife of Ephraim, d. Sept. 6, 1872; 75y. 5m. 23d. Ephraim Smith, d. July 11, 1843; 50y. 6m. 9d. John Summer, d. Feb. 15, 1856; 66y. Elizabeth Toland, d. July 5, 1854; 35y. 1m. 13d. Jane Toland, wife of Joseph S., b. June 20, 1820; d. Dec. 6, 1898. Joseph S. Toland, b. March 24, 1816; d. March 19, 1893. Sarah Toland, wife of John, d. May 31, 1846; 60y. 2d. Harriet Walker, wife of Richard, d. April 9, 1877; 69y. 2m. 27d. Elizabeth Weaver, wife of G. M., d. May 27, 1860; 63y. Charles White, d. Aug. 27, 1888; 76y. 4m. 29d. Thomas White, d. July 17, 1846; 62y. James H. Wilson, d. Oct. 5, 1850; 29y. 9m. 19d. -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V06 Issue #71 ******************************************