Documented Families of Ashland County, Ohio

The Beer Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · documented from the public record

William Beer

• A prosperous and progressive agriculturist residing two and a half miles south of Ashland.
• Married Mary Mann.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Clark Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · documented from the public record

Jesse Clark d. 1891

• Native of Lancaster Co., PA.
• Came to Ashland Co., Ohio in March 1870.
• Purchased the old Sheridan farm (5 mi. SE of Ashland) from son Martin who had preceded him.
• Died Nov. 21, 1891, in his eightieth year.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Downs Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · from England · documented from the public record

George Downs

• Native of England.
• Grandfather of Benjamin Franklin Downs.
• Came to America in 1870 with his family, locating in Ashland County (two children had settled there in 1868).
• Pursued draying until his death.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Downs Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · from England · documented from the public record

Richard Downs b. 1844

• Born in England 1844.
• Married Sarah Latter 1865.
• Emigrated to America 1865 on the sailing vessel Cornelius Cornell (47-day voyage).
• Worked as stationary engineer for ten years in Ashland County, then landscape gardener/sodding.
• Ten children.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Garrett Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · from New Jersey · documented from the public record

William Garrett

• Came from New Jersey with his young wife and settled on the fertile 'Garrett bottoms' tract near the Clearfork, where they spent the rest of their days and amassed a fortune through frugality and industry.
• Served for years as vice president of the Loudonville Banking Company.
• The ~400-acre farm passed to his daughter, Mrs. John Nyhart.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Garst Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Mary Garst d. 1899

• First wife of Mr. Obrecht, a Lake township farmer/stock breeder.
• Married March 31, 1896.
• One child, Mary Christina.
• Died November 28, 1899.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Hohenshil Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Conrad Hohenshil d. 1873

• Pioneer who located on land in 1822, building a log cabin home.
• Shoemaker by trade.
• Also cleared and farmed his land.
• Devoted Lutheran, later United Brethren.
• Died December 2, 1873.
• His wife died July 2, 1838.
• Daughter Lydia died at Bay City, Michigan, spring 1908.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Hohenshil Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Solomon Hohenshil

• Son of Conrad Hohenshil.
• Reared on the home farm, educated in a log schoolhouse.
• Learned the tinner's trade under cousin Jacob Painter at Congress, Wayne county, Ohio.
• Managed tin shops in Pittsburg and Lattsburg, Ohio.
• In March 1851 established tinning and hardware business in Rowsburg.
• Married Catherine McHose May 1, 1850.
• Wife died June 5, 1900, buried at Rowsburg.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Horn Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Phoebe Horn

• Native of Lake township.
• Daughter of George Horn.
• Second wife of Mr. Obrecht, married March 3, 1903.
• Three children Fern O., G. Harold and Carry Carol.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Jones Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Moses Jones

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Kettenring Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · from Canton Pirmasens, Germany · documented from the public record

Melchor Kettenring 1815 – 1887

• Born July 25, 1815 in Canton Pirmasens, Germany.
• Married in the US.
• Died Oct 10, 1887 at age 72 on the family farm in Green township.
• Daughter Katharine married John Kaylor of Wisconsin.
• Adam of Loudonville.
• Lany married Jacob Wolf of Viola, Kansas.
• Elizabeth married Jonas Etzwiler of Green township.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Miller Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · from Bavaria, Germany · documented from the public record

Frederick Miller

• Born in Bavaria, Germany.
• Came to the US at age 17.
• Had eleven children.
• Died in Holmes county, Ohio.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Moses Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · documented from the public record

John Moses

• Native of Perry Co., PA.
• Moved to Wayne Co., Ohio.
• Family numbered eleven children.
• Died in Wayne Co.
• Widow Mary (Carl) Moses spent her last days with daughter Mrs. Weltmer.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Scott Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Andrew J. Scott b. 1827

• Born in Ashland County 1827.
• Attended Ashland Academy (under Loren Andrews) and Vermillion Institute at Hayesville.
• Taught two years at Loudonville Academy.
• Studied medicine with E. B. Fuller and graduated from Buffalo University.
• Physician of the 'old school.' Father of Dr. C. B. Scott.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Smith Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · documented from the public record

David Smith

• Native of Wayne county, Ohio.
• Became a farmer of Orange township, Ashland county, where he tilled his fields for many years.
• Wife Rosetta was of the old Bates family of the area.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Smith Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Iva Ann Smith

• Daughter of David and Rosetta (Bates) Smith.
• Married Mr. Donley (a farmer and stock-raiser of Orange township) on 5 Dec 1872.
• The couple had eight children.
• Family were Presbyterians.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Tannehill Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Melzar Tannehill

• Melzar Tannehill Jr., father of Mrs. N. McD.
• Coe (who later lived on the old Tannehill farm).
• Brother of Charles Tannehill, the soldier.
• The elder Melzar Tannehill's cabin stood on the old Tannehill farm.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The Ullman Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · from Alsace, Germany · documented from the public record

John Ullman

• Native of Alsace, Germany.
• Immigrated with family ~1828, one of seven German families at 'Bake Oven' near Canton, Ohio.
• Moved to Loudonville area in 1833.
• Entered 160 acres of government land in Washington township, Holmes county, Ohio, ~1.25 miles southeast of Loudonville.
• Built a log cabin and cleared the land.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio

The White Family

of Ashland County, Ohio · from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · documented from the public record

John White 1800 – 1871

• Born September 1800 in Westmoreland County, PA.
• Came to Ohio as a young man, entered 80 acres, later owned about 200 acres with a brick dwelling near Loudonville.
• Member of the Reformed Presbyterian church, abolitionist.
• Married Mary Martin about age 30.
• Died April 30, 1871.
• Nine children.

Source: Biographical Record of Ashland County, Ohio