Jul. - Aug. 2000 Queries

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ENGELHARDT posted by Sue Snodgrass on Tuesday, July 4, 2000: Interested in finding Information on my grandfather, John Owen Engelhardt, b. Oct. 1889 in Holmes Co. m. Ethel Marie Ensley, b. 6 Nov 1890 in Macon Co., IL, d. 2 Mar 1920 in Ravenna and buried in Ravenna. Grandfather worked for a RR while they lived in the Ravenna area. They had three daughters, Dorothy, Florence and Lois Marie. Lois Marie b. 11 Nov 1919 and died 22 Nov 1919 of broncho pneumonia. Any info would be greatly appreciated on grandfather's job, where they lived, and what cemetery Ethel and Lois are buried in. Thank you.

KNAPP posted by DeCody Brad Marble on Wednesday, July 12, 2000: I recently learned that my ancestor KNAPPS first settled in America at Portage County, Ohio in the vicinity of Randolph Township. Any KNAPP researchers or descendants out there, Please look at the first two generations of KNAPPS provided below to see if you share a genealogical link. My KNAPPS moved on to Ashland County, Ohio. You can see their pictures and learn about them at my Web Page: Knapps of Ashland, Ohio http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/2298/knapps.html Generation No. 1 1. PETER1 KNAPP was born 1791 in Germany. He married BARBARA. She was born 1796 in Germany. Children of PETER KNAPP and BARBARA are: i. PETER2 KNAPP, b. 1821, Germany. ii. BETSY KNAPP, b. 1832, Germany. 2. iii. MICHAEL KNAPP, b. 1832, Germany; d. 1900, Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio. iv. JOHN KNAPP, b. 1835, Germany. v. FREDERICK KNAPP, b. 1839, Germany. vi. NICHOLAS KNAPP, b. 1843, Germany. Generation No. 2 2. MICHAEL2 KNAPP (PETER1) was born 1832 in Germany, and died 1900 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio. He married MAGDALENA MILHEIM February 21, 1852 in Ashland County, Ohio. She was born 1832 in Strasbourg, France, and died April 01, 1921 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio. Both buried at Ashland Cemetery. Children of MICHAEL KNAPP and MAGDALENA MILHEIM are: 3. i. KATE3 KNAPP. 4. ii. CHARLES KNAPP. 5. iii. LEWIS "LOU" KNAPP. 6. iv. EMMA KNAPP. 7. v. FRED KNAPP, b. 1859; d. 1944. 8. vi. GEORGE MICHAEL KNAPP, b. April 06, 1860, Nankin, Ashland County, Ohio; d. November 03, 1924, Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.

SUTTON posted by Janet Ashcroft on Friday, July 14, 2000: Can anyone help me find out about Harry SUTTON who, according to the SSDI died with last residence in Aurora, Portage Co., OH? He died 9/29/1991. I believe he was the son of Edward A. SUTTON and Elizabeth ROMMEL. I believe Harry had a daughter, Cheryl T. SUTTON and perhaps one or two sons, , Howard D. and John P. Some cousins and I are working on a genealogy for a cousin who is turning 90 this year and would like to complete our information about Harry SUTTON. Thank you.

COLLINS posted by Virginia Borkowski on Monday, July 17, 2000: William H. Collins was born in Pa. March 4, 1849. He is not in 1850 census. Is there a place I can check the 1850 census for Portage Col without ordering it in?

HENDERSON, LANTZ posted by Bill Boyle on Saturday, July 22, 2000: I am searching for info on Alexander HENDERSON who came to Portage Co around 1828. He married Mary LANTZ in Portage Co in 1834. Any other HENDERSON or LANTZ researchers please contact.

HARROLD, HOFFMAN, HUFFMAN, MANY, MOHNEY, MONEY, RUFF, SUMMERELL posted by Clarence R. Shirey on Tuesday, August 15, 2000: Seeking contact descendants: Anna "Christina" MANY [Now MOHNEY] b. ca. 9 Sept. 1781,Northampton Co. PA. Reportedly died: 2 Jan. 1869, Portage Co. Ohio md. William HUFFMAN / HOFFMAN, b. ca. 1776, poss. Lehigh Co. PA. Reportedly died: 17 June 1862, Portage Co. Ohio They migrated to Redbank Twp., Armstrong Co. PA. with her parents, lived there 1825, sold land 14 Sept. 1826. Her father's land became village of Millville. Now Hawthorn, Redbank Twp. Clarion Co. PA. Her folks are buried: Trinity U. C. C., Cemetery, Alcola, PA. They Moved to Portage Co. Ohio, Deerfield Twp. & Rootstown Twp. I have been told HOFFMAN'S / HUFFMAN'S are buried in Homeland Cemetery, Porage Co. Ohio. Where is this cemetery?? What village & directions? Do Census records, Church records exist?? If so, are they on the "net" ? Did William HOFFMAN / HUFFMAN, leave a Will or his wife?? issue: 1. Philip -Esqr. in New Bethlehem, PA. 2. Henry 3. Adam 4. John, b. 9 May 1804, Northampton Co. PA. 5. Martha 6. Catharine md. 9 Dec. 1830 Joseph HARROLD 7. Jacob 8. William "Elijah" b. 28 Mar. 1818, d. 4 Aug. 1864, Handcock Co. Ohio md. Margaret RUFF 9. Anna 10. Abraham b. 27 Jan. 1821, d. 1 Dec. 1898, md. Jane SUMMERELL Presently compiling MANY, MONEY, MOHNEY family Genealogy and soon publishing, but desire to incl. this family. Genealogy goes back into 1600's. Spellings differ considerably on this surname! Urgent request for family! Did others of family come to Portage Co. Ohio of the MANY, MONEY, MOHNEY'S? Desire contact with: Gary Franks, Perrysburg, Ohio Denise Machelle LUZZO, Florence, Alabama Tola Stratton STATES, Big Sandy, Montana (above 3 had postings on other websites regarding this family)

COLE, SAXE posted by Gayle Putt on Wednesday, August 16, 2000: Still seeking Samuel H. Cole, b. 1833 Union Co. PA. MOved into Portage Co. with parents and siblings in 1846. Married Margaret Saxe in 1852. Trying desparately to find name of his father. Have not been able to find him on 1850 or 1860 census for Portage Co.

ELLENWOOD, ELLINGWOOD, ELLINWOOD, HYDE, RUDOLPH posted by Walter E. Williams III on Friday, August 18, 2000: Would like to make contact with anyone who has any Ellenwood/Ellingwood/Ellinwood's in their family history. I am looking for information on an Orin [Oren] Ellinwood and his wife Rebecca N. [Rudolph] Ellinwood. Also, looking for information on a David Ellenwood who died in January, 1871 in Portage Co., Ohio. He was about 77 years at the time of his death. Would appreciated any information on any Ellenwood's [including the differences in spelling] that lived in and around the Portage Co., Ohio area. Thank you.

HOUGHAWAUT, HOUGHAWORT, HOUGHAWOUT, MILLAR, MILLER, ZEIGLER posted by Dick Millar on Friday, August 18, 2000: Looking for my grandmother Melissa R. Houghawout b. 1860 in Suffield, Portage, Ohio. She married John Adams Millar (Miller) in 1886 in Stanton, Montcalm, Michigan. She died in 1944 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. Her parents were John Houghawaut and Sarah Zeigler.

HOFFMAN, HUFFMAN, STAUFFER, STOFFER, SUMERILL, SUMMERELL posted by Clarence R. Shirey on Saturday, August 26, 2000: Wish contact family of Martha (HUFFMAN) / (HUFFMAN) Wife of John SUMMERILL. They md. 20 Mar. 1849, Portage Co., Ohio. Who were the children & where is the family buried, etc. Need all information. Also, wish to contact family of Anna (HOFFMAN) / (HUFFMAN) md. ON 20 fEB. 1834, to Isaac STAUFFER / STOFFER, in Portage Co. Ohio. Is he the Isaac STAUFFER of Stark Co. Ohio.

CHAPMAN, FRENCH, HOFFMAN, HUFFMAN posted by Clarence R. Shirey on Saturday, August 26, 2000: Seeking contact with descendants or anyone with information on: Adam HUFFMAN / HOFFMAN, born ca. 1800 probably in Northampton Co. Pa. died 1881, in area of Rootstown, Ohio ?? He married # 1 Margaret (who?) who reportedly died 1846. # 2 on 2 Nov. 1848 to Dyantha FRENCH, shed died in 1878. Who are the other chilren of Adam's?? Know of: 1. Sarah A. HUFFMAN, born in Mahoning County, Ohio 11 Oct. 1831, md. Plimpton O. CHAPMAN, and per "History of Portage Co. Ohio" the CHAPMANS had 10 children and had a Post Office of New Milford, Ohio.

HICKOX posted by Roxanne Romine on Saturday, August 26, 2000: I'm looking for information about the family of Mary Emily (Hickox) Lockhart, d/o Sarah & Joseph Hickox. She was born in Brimfield, Portage Co., Ohio,on 26 May 1833, & was the fourth daughter of Joseph and Sarah Hickox, whose family consisted of six daughters and two sons. Four sisters and one brother yet survive her, according to her obituary of February 13, 1885. I would like to find the families of these siblings & generations back.

KIMMY posted by Georgina on Tuesday, August 29, 2000: Floyd Kimmy died in Kent, Portage county, Ohio in 1935 (but was buried back in PA). Floyd was born in Crawford county Pa. As far as I know, he lived there all of his life. I therefore assume that he was just visiting possible relitives (in Ohio)at the time of his expiration. If anyone knows about Kimmy's living in this area, I would like to hear from you.