Catholic Record Society of the Diocese of Columbus (Ohio) - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Edward Davis

catcuddler38 — 28 Oct 2008 1:31:52 GMT

I am looking for information about Edward Davis/Devos He and his wife were sponsored by Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richland County, Ohio. They came to Ohio via Pennsylvania from Belgium in 1879 with their son Peter.

Convent/orphanage in Columbus, Ohio

DLH42836 — 6 Apr 2007 3:40:32 GMT

My grandmother's parents died while she was young. Her father in 1917, when she was 4, & her mother in 1927, when she was 14. She, & her sister, were taken to a convent/orphanage in Columbus to live until they were grown up.
Nobody in my family knows what the name was of the convent but my mother seems to think that it was on High St. or Broad St.
My grandmother's name was Florence Rozella Katzenmeyer but she was given the name "Margaret" while she was in the convent. For the rest of her life she was known as "Peg". Her sister's name was Dolly Bernice Katzenmeyer.
If anyone can help me on what the name of the convent was or if they have any information on it, or my grandmother, I would deeply appreciate it!
Thanks!

Need Help with Catholic Records

Molly692 — 3 Jul 2008 11:29:18 GMT

My grandmother's grandparents came to Ohio from Berkley Co., Virginia/West Virginia and were married in Berkley Co. Virginia within census year of 1860. They are both buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, in Newark, Ohio and at one time only Catholic cemetery in Licking Co. that I knew of when I was a young child, although some older descendants of the couple above are buried in St. Joseph's. I am searching for marriage records and think if they located to Newark from another place and attended church in Newark at St. Francis de Sales-or Blessed Sacrament, some records would indicate where and when they married. Does anyone know how to research marriage records through the church records?
Surnames were Pryor-McLaughlin (Thomas Pryor md. Alice C. McLaughlin (or some form of spelling McLaughlin). Great-great-grandpa was a B&O railroader.

debney

DianneCahill51 — 29 Feb 2008 8:11:12 GMT

am looking for any info on the family of mickel debney. they immegrated from poland (some census records say germany or russia) in about 1880 and lived in southern ohio (zaleski, buchtel, corning). some of the children moved to vigo county (terre haute) indiana. teresa debney was my great grandmother. she died approx 1945 in columbus ohio.

Irondale Catholic Cemetery

Shydoggie — 21 Feb 2008 10:46:43 GMT

I am seeking any info on an old long ago abandoned
cemetery in Irondale,Ohio. The WPA Maps list it as half
Catholic , half Protestant. At one time there were over
100 people buried there. All i have found was 4 tombstones
and alot of sunken graves.One of the stones has a date of
1872.

My Great Uncle Father John Murphy of Holy Rosary Parish

John R . Pittenger — 19 Oct 2005 2:51:19 GMT

Looking for information on my great uncle Msn. John Murphy.I know his parish was the old Holy Rosary at 1667 E. Main st.in Columbus Ohio till 1954.He was also in charge of all ohio parochial schools for many years.

George William Maurer

christinarphillips — 16 Aug 2006 9:11:49 GMT

I am looking for information on my great grandfather who was born in Coumbus Ohio November 3rd 1887. I do not know who is parents were but the family attended a Catholic Church in German Village. I do know he died March 20 1954 in Columbus. I also know all about his wife and children as well as his wife's family. I have found him only on census records 1910, 1920, and 1930. I have his WWI draft card and have pictures of his grave marker. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you.

Professor Frei, Organist

mb7111 — 29 Sep 2007 1:53:59 GMT

I am searching for the brother of my great grandfather, Mr. Frei who was born in Switzerland, came to America about 1866 and played the organ in a Roman Catholic Cathedral in Columbus in the years 1883-1887. He was run over by a streetcar and died of these injuries. I do not know his first name. My great grandfather's name was Fortunatus J.V. Frei and he was a tailor by trade and lived all over.
He also taught music. This is all that I know and I pray that someone can find this information somewhere in the church records.
God bless you.
Thank you for your efforts in my behalf.
Joanne W. Sutherland
jsutherland6@nc.rr.com
Smithfield, NC

Father J. M. Ryan, Pastor

Tim_Rohrbach — 6 Sep 2007 9:58:34 GMT

I am trying to find out at what Catholic church in Columbus, Ohio did Father J. M. Ryan officiate at in 1919. I believe he was the Pastor at this church.
He married my grandparents and I would love to know at which church they were married.

Thanks

Stone and Rosecrans research question

scalpem1 — 13 Aug 2007 3:22:02 GMT

I am writing a biography of Union army BG Charles P. Stone who converted to the faith around the time of his graduation from West Point in 1845.

I believe that Stone's conversion was at least partly the result of the actions of William Rosecrans, also later a Union general and also a convert.

Rosecrans was active in an organization of Catholic army officers devoted to the Sacred Heart (don't know the actual name of the group) and having the purpose of converting Protestant officers. Apparently, it met with some success.

If anyone has any information on this Sacred Heart group or on the conversion of Charles Stone, I would appreciate an email.

thanks,

Jim Morgan
scalpem@hughes.net

Need Look-ups in Society Publications

DavidNeerman — 8 Nov 2006 8:11:30 GMT

I have access to Volumes 1-19, but neither Library of Congress nor DAR Library hold later issues of Society publications. Is anyone willing to do look-ups in Catholic Record Society publications? I have names and pages of interest from indexes.

st patricks church, mineral city, ohio

oncered2003 — 1 Jul 2007 7:34:55 GMT

when was st. patrick's church(now defunct) in mineral city(once mineral point), tuscarawus county, built in 1881? trying to find burial and funeral record of great-grandfather patrick ready who died dacember, 1881. st patrick's church was started in 1881. was it started before december, 1881? think pastor was father wismann, who also took care of parish of st. joseph church in dover, ohio, tuscarawus county. was told that service was held jointly by a catholic priest and aminister who possibly was of the methodist church. were there any catholic newspapers or periodicals in the 1870s-1880s where the obituary may have been published, or something like that that would have been in the ohio or tuscarawus county, ohio area?

marriage/baptismal records

recoates06 — 16 Jun 2007 4:56:43 GMT

William Coates and Rose Bryan (Brennan) marriage, April 18, 1872, Marysville, Union Co. Baptismals Son William Richard born Feb 17, 1873 and daughter Mary R. born May 24 1876. May have been at Our Lady of Lourdes on Fifth St.
Are records avabiale and where or how do I get them ??

New Administrator

ricknlida — 14 Jun 2007 10:36:58 GMT

As I have been unable to properly Administrate this board, I have requested that the torch be passed along to another.

If you have questions about Catholics of the historic Diocese of Columbus, be sure to check out www.catholicrecordsociety.org. There is lots and lots of info in our Newsletters going back to 1975, and our Research Committee can also help by searching microfilm and other records we have on file.

Of course it's also beneficial to post to this message board as that will help get your question out there to other researchers around the world since ancestry.com has excellent search engine presence.

Peace and Blessings to all!

Sharing info on Columbus & Lancaster SCHNEIDERs

Barbara Schneider Sabo — 18 Jun 2005 3:26:07 GMT

I have compiled quite a bit of genealogical data on the Schneider families of Columbus and Lancaster, Ohio that I am happy to share. I have info on the following related families, but I would like more:

Baumann, Werle, Schmidt, Vagnier, Winter, Rosencrans, Gallagher, Fuchs, Spanier, Messbarger, Kunkler, Doersam

Individuals that I am interested in are:

Samuel J. Bush, George Zink, John Joseph Miller/Muller (Prussian, b.1817), Mary Sabina Gallagher, Daniel & Josephina Schaefer, Gerald Huffman, Nicholas & Marie Schraum

Thanks for your correspondence!

patrick ready, james ready, rev. james ready, bishop michael j ready

oncered2003 — 20 Mar 2007 10:33:59 GMT

my great grandfather was patrick ready who came from ireland to usa about 1862. he is in the 1870 census in mineral point, ohio, tuscarawas cty. he married debby gordon may 1, 1871 by rev dues at st joseph catholic church in dover, ohio, tuscarawas cty. there son was john elmer ready, born june 15, 1871. patrick died dec 14, 1881. i was told that his funeral service was officiate by a minister, probably methodist episcopal, and as catholic priest who may have been rev dues. st patricks catholic church was set up around the time of his death and rev dues did not have a home church then. st patricks church in mineral city is no longer in existance. i wrote to st josephs church in dover whee he and debby were married, but i have not heard anything back. i am also trying to find a familial tie between bishop michael j ready and my great grandfather patrick ready. the record society and someone on line were nice enough to send me info about where bishop ready's father, michael t ready, who was born(scotland of irish parents) but i am not exactly sure in which county, or if his mother nora's maiden name or married name was ready. i cant seem to find out when he or she died. the 1910 census has him listed in barberton, ohio, summit cty. would anyone know what church he may have a member of? rev james ready was born in ohio, probably leetonia, columbiana cty. his parents were james and hanora macnamara ready, who were born in ireland i am again trying to find a familial relationship. he was born july 2, 1865. he was ordained september 8, 1897. he said his first mass sept 19, 1897. he died oct 15, 1936. i am interested in finding out which church he oversaw, where he died, and if there is an obituary. i would appreciate any help someone can give me

St. Dominic's/McLuney Cemetery, Perry County

jwavrett423 — 20 Feb 2007 1:10:30 GMT

I am looking for information on where I can find a listing of persons buried in this cemetery. I have been to this cemetery, but it is in such disrepair that the stones I am looking for are either missing or illegible.

Any help you can provide would be most appreciated!

James T. McLaughlin/Mary Elizabeth Monahan

kgrant63 — 4 Feb 2007 6:07:38 GMT

I'm looking for info on my gr.gr.grandparents. James T. McLaughlin and Mary Elizabeth Monahan. I only know that they lived in Columbus, OH and I assume they were Catholic. James my have died there around 1868 - 1870ish. They had a son Laurence born 7/4/1868 who is said to have never known his father and who later lived in Pierce City, MO and was married in at St. Lawrence church in Monett, MO. I'm trying to find James' and/or Mary's parents and hopefully our link to Ireland. Thanks. Kathleen

Persons/Poulton of OH

Gina Davis — 12 Mar 2006 7:35:26 GMT

Looking for the baptismal record of my grandmother, Mildred Doris Poulton Persons. She was born 24 April 1904, Temeranceville,Guernsey Co., OH, to John A. and Jane "Jennie" Stephens Poulton.She lived in Temeranceville,Barnesville and Canton,OH.
I have tried St. Mary in Barnesville,OH.
Any help would be appreciated.

Gina Persons Davis

bishop michael ready

annette alexander — 28 May 2006 9:19:08 GMT

there are stories that my great-grandfather, patrick ready was related to bishop ready. i know that his father was michael t ready and i think the family was from either maryland or connecticut. the name ready may have been anotherf in gaelic . patrick ready wound up in tuscarawas county(mineral point), ohio. according to his naturalization papers, he was about 15 years old and came over around early 1860 from ireland. a family member says that he may have come with a brother and may have come from county cork. the family is no longer catholic, older relatives are no longer living, and because of religious difference, it is hard to get information. i would appreciate information as to whether there is any family relationship and if there is information about the family thank you in advance, annette ready alexander

Durkin

KATHYWOOD43 — 1 Sep 2006 6:43:16 GMT

Looking for information on family members Sisters and Priest who were dominicans. They were originally from London Orntario I do not know how they got connected with the Dominicans in Ohio.

Durkin St Mary's of the Springs

KATHYWOOD43 — 1 Sep 2006 6:43:16 GMT

My grandmother attended St Marys . She had a Sister as well Mary and Kathleen. They had Aunts who were Dominican nuns who taught there. I am interested in more history of the time and if possible of the people involved. Nuns were Sr
Agustina, Sr Helena, Mother died in 1899 and father in 1904. Family was from London OnT. I do not know how the family got involved with the dominicans as I beleive they were not in London. Also several Dominican priest in the family. I beleive Mary ann Farrell Durkin, Mother had a sister attend Elizbeth Farrell. Thanks you

2nd marriage in the church?

linda d — 25 Dec 2005 4:30:52 GMT

i would like to know if a catholic can get married in the catholic church with out an analment of the prior marriage that took place in the catholic church and was blessed by the pope in a 3 priest high mass.

Michael, Ann and John H. Coughlin, 1865 near Zanesville

bcoug — 5 Nov 2005 8:50:53 GMT

Trying to trace Michael and Ann, Irish immigrants, and their son John Henry who was born 1864/5 in or near Zanesville. Might baptism records exist from that period? How about death or burial records -- believe that Michael was killed in a RR accident about 1867. Thanks for any help or advice on where else to look.
Ann's maiden name was Sheils. Not sure if they married in Ireland or met in the U.S. and married. Rest of Sheils family was in NY state; not sure about Coughlin.

Bollingers of Zanesville

farr18 — 5 Nov 2005 3:26:33 GMT

I am researching the original Bollingers of Zanesville, from the 1830s on. Other family names that intermarried with the Bollingers were Jolly, Ward, Uphold, and possibly Rapp. Anyone else out there looking into these families?

Seeking information on Father William Robben

A. Blanchard — 16 Jul 2005 3:15:24 GMT

I am seeking information on Father William Robben, my mother's uncle. He went to Mount St. Mary's Seminary. After he was ordained, he spent some time in Belmont County, Ohio, prior to leaving for Victoria, Kansas.

I am seeking any information about his first mass celebration and any information about my great uncle would be incredibly helpful.

Thank you.
A. Blanchard

trying to find Pat Mooney

Erin Allen Madsen — 11 Oct 2005 10:49:57 GMT

I'm trying to find Pat Mooney. If you have an email for him, please let him know Erin Madsen, wife of Mark Madsen, is trying to locate him.

information on fr. beaver and campbell

ehollman — 27 Jul 2005 7:51:35 GMT

I am looking for information on 2 priests or brothers from Zanesville Ohio.At one time they were assigned to a parish in Covington, Ky. in the 50's. St. Augustine. Only know them as Father Beaver and Father Campbell.Thanks for your help.

Cavanaugh-Welch marriage 1857

cbauer46 — 10 Jan 2005 7:12:42 GMT

I am looking for the marriage record of Catherine Cavanaugh and James Welch. The license was issued in Franklin County and the date was September 16, 1857.

I have located each of her sister's marriages which took place at St. Patrick's in Columbus even though the license for one was issued in Madison County.

I have not been able to find Catherine and James' marriage. Can you help?

I think your site is wonderful and great help for researcher's. Thanks to Rick for telling me to write the message board.

Charlene

St. Joseph Orphan Asylum Inmate Records

ricknlida — 15 Feb 2005 12:38:14 GMT

Records now available, see
http://catholicrecordsociety.org/projects/stjosephorphanasyl...

St. Joseph's Orphan Home

pankonin — 11 Jan 2005 2:15:10 GMT

Actually, in the 1930 census for Columbus, Franklin, OH, it was St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum. The address was 812 East Main Street. Does anyone one have any history on this Home? Especially interested in the 1930s.

The Catholic Record Society of the Diocese of Columbus website is a very welcome addition to Ohio research - THANK YOU!!

Lynn Pankonin

St Joseph's Cemetery - Columbus

Caroline Shultz — 7 Feb 2005 10:49:53 GMT

I am interested in locating a listing of burials for St. Joseph's... does one exist? I am particularly interested in Wiggins and Lane burials around the early part of 1900's.
Thank you.

Elder Family 1860 Somerset, Perry Co. Ohio

D Creed — 7 Feb 2005 3:58:30 GMT

John Elder - 54 years old in 1860 from Pennsylvania. Buried in Cincinnati I beleive...possibly related to Archbishop Elder.
Anyone know from which line he decended ? Some say the Perry County relatives died out but I'm here.

Vernier Family of Scioto County, Ohio

HelenFRiley — 12 Mar 2005 8:34:28 GMT

Charles Vernier m. Elizabeth (Wood) Vernier. Charles' parents were Theophilus Vernier and Adelaide (Agnes) Vernier. Elizabeth's parents were Jeremiah Wood and Elizabeth (Belshire) Wood. Charles & Elizabeth had 5 children as follows:
1. Charles T. Vernier b. July 12, 1900; d. young.
2. William Joseph Vernier, b. Feb. 15, 1897
3. Sarah E. Vernier b. Apr. 17, 1904
4. Jennie Blanche Vernier b. Dec. 27, 1907
5. baby son or daughter. My mother-in-law Sarah (no. 3) said
his name was Johnny; newspaper (1910) said it was a girl no name. Died accidental death and was a baby.
No. 1 and No. 5 are buried in the old Holy Trinity Catholic Church cemetery located on Pond Creek.
Would like to know how to get records on the burial of No. 1 and No. 5. (birth, baptismal and death records). Your help will be appreciation.

St. Michael and St. Joseph Mohican (Greer) Cemeteries

Nancy Eppich — 30 Jan 2005 12:47:20 GMT

I am looking for the location of St. Michael's Cemetery (somewhere not too far from St. Luke's in Danville?) and St. Joseph Mohican(Greer).
Nancy

Obtaining Birth, Marriage and Death Records in Ohio

ricknlida — 18 Jan 2005 2:38:30 GMT

Here is an excellent link summarizing what is available and where it is available, for Ohio and all of it's counties:

http://www.vitalrec.com/oh.html

In many cases, you can even order the record online.

Take your time to read the general information on the main page before clicking on the County you desire information from, because in some cases the records are available at the State level.

Happy hunting!

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ricknlida — 4 Jan 2005 2:22:23 GMT

By clicking on the "Add Board to Notifications" link, above, you can be automatically notified, by email, whenever someone posts to this message board.
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Welcome to the Catholic Record Society.

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