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Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy

The Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy Group is the place to pose questions, provide answers and share tips about genealogical research and families who live or have lived in Columbus and/or Franklin County, Ohio.See More

Pat Taylor Jennings joined Russ Pollitt's group Feb 1

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Patrick (Rick) A. Shaul commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

My grand-uncle was Henry Koontz, former County Commissioner for Franklin Co. During the depression, he would open up his pharmacy and give beans to the unemployed so they would have something to eat.

Jan 11

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Patrick (Rick) A. Shaul joined Russ Pollitt's group Jan 11

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Barbara Moon-Batista commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

I live on the west coast too. I am in Monterey CA

Jul 21, 2011

Roberta Frederick commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

Thanks for the Thurman Thompson info that does give me a possible lead to follow!

Jul 21, 2011

Roberta Frederick commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

Thanks for the info Barbara. I'm on the west coast so page by page research is going to be difficult unless I get to Columbus. No travel plans anytime soon. I appreciate you checking on it though because now I know :-)

Jul 21, 2011

Barbara Moon-Batista commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

I did find a Thurman Thompson on the same page in the 1900 census that list Albert Stndish etc. A quick search brings up a father named James Thompson in the 1870 censu in Perry, Franklin County, wife Margaret. I think this is James Thompson and…

Jul 21, 2011

Barbara Moon-Batista commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

I just spoke with the researchers in Ohio Library System regarding a search. The index for newspapers doesn't go back before 1932 sooooooo the only recourse is to do a page by page search in the library on microfiche or hire someone to do it:-…

Jul 21, 2011

Barbara Moon-Batista commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

It seems that Columbus Ohio would have a newspaper from that time period that could be searched. Depending on where yo live you can get help at any LDS or Mormon library and order microfiche or call the library in Columbus Ohio and ask about…

Jul 21, 2011

Roberta Frederick commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

I misspoke, the James Thompson I referred to in my previous post was born in OH according to the three census which locate him in Columbus State Hospital. That's what I get for trying to remember without checking my records. There is a death…

Jul 21, 2011

Roberta Frederick commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

Hi Barbara, Sorry I guess what I said wasn't too clear, the photo of Minnie that is online is fairly dark looking because it was faded and there is a lot of dark crazing and other time damage on the photo - enhancing it so that her features…

Jul 20, 2011

Barbara Moon-Batista commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

I just saw that Ida Bertha Fuhr died in Los Angeles CA on Aug 30 1943 and was born Jun 27 1869 Ohio, father surname Fuhr and mothers maiden name Bushman. I hope this helps. Barbara Also she is on the 1880 census as Ida B. Fuhr living in…

Jul 20, 2011

Barbara Moon-Batista commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

I saw the same notation but there is no family listed as witness which would have helped. The name Louise doesn't make an immediate impression but you never know what I might come across. I was going to ask you about Minnie's coloring but…

Jul 20, 2011

Roberta Frederick commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

Hi Barbara, Received your messages. I found a bit of marriage information for Minnie Standish and James Thompson on Family…

Jul 20, 2011

Barbara Moon-Batista commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

My James Thompson was much older then the James that probably married Minnie Standish but I can't shake the feeling that there is a connection. Margaret Pratt was married to a James Thompson b. 1824 in VA. Margarets sister Charlotte (my gr gr…

Jul 20, 2011

Barbara Moon-Batista commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

There is an entry for a Reuben James Thompson who died Mar 22 1900 in Columbus, Ohio, machinist, parents Reuben Thompson and Margaret Thompson, born 1874. It could be Minnie Standish's husband but? no proof.

Jul 20, 2011

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Cheri Boyd joined Russ Pollitt's group May 30, 2011

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Stephanie F joined Russ Pollitt's group Apr 11, 2011

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Heather commented on Russ Pollitt's group 'Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy'

Hello, I am research the following Surnames: Cooper, Thomas & Hewitt. Specific names are: Gilbert Van Cooper, Henry Van Haunton Cooper, Rose (Fox) Cooper, Sarah Jane Thomas, Edgar A. Thomas and/or any related family members. Any information is…

Mar 28, 2010

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Heather joined Russ Pollitt's group Mar 28, 2010

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At 11:35pm on October 29, 2009, GeneJ said…: Hi Russ Pollitt from Columbus, Ohio,
Welcome to the group, Most Wanted! Ancestors Lost and Found. Honored.--GJ

At 5:03am on September 28, 2009, Darlene Ford said…: That sounds great. We would be able to do more with the site here than with Rootsweb. I like Rootsweb though. I have found some useful information there. But basically that is all it is....an information site. We could list our publications here for sale better. I am going to email your library email also.

At 1:36pm on September 27, 2009, Darlene Ford said…: Sounds like a good plan to me. The site is very interesting. Maybe we could add our society to it.

At 6:22pm on September 26, 2009, Darlene Ford said…: I like the site. There has been a person on here who has helped me make a connection already on Charles' mom's side of the family. She actually helped me get the link to get a copy of his great grandmother's death certificate for free.

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What surnames are you interested in researching?: POLLITT, SOWERS, LIGGETT, WALKER, MOORE, POLLOCK, TASKER, FORMAN

What countries and other locations are you interested in researching?: USA (Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey); ENGLAND; IRELAND; SCOTLAND; GERMANY; FRANCE

What is your level of genealogy knowledge?: Professional Genealogist

If you are a genealogy expert, what are your specialties?: Familiar with genealogical research methodology and especially with Ohio and Kentucky resources; presenter of workshops on genealogy.

I'm currently the Genealogy Subject Specialist for Columbus Metropolitan Library and sit on the Executive Board of the Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society as Education Chair, and on the Ohio Chapter of the Palatines to America Society's Governing Board as Library Liaison.