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Documented Families of Athens County, Ohio

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20 families documented in Athens County, Ohio, reconstructed from public-domain county histories and obituaries. Each page shows the family as the record gives it: parents, spouse, and children, with the source named.

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The Baker Family

of Athens County, Ohio · from Barnstable, Massachusetts · documented from the public record

Isaiah Baker 1780 – 1825

Isaiah Baker
childrenNicholas Baker · Matthias Baker
  • Son of Nicholas Baker, senior.
  • Born in Barnstable, Massachusetts in 1780.
  • Came to Athens County with his family in 1814.
  • Settled three miles west of Athens as a farmer.
  • Died 1825 leaving seven sons and three daughters.
  • A member of the Methodist church.
  • Son Matthias was killed by the kick of a horse in 1837.

Source: History of Athens County, Ohio

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The Baker Family

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

Nicholas Baker 1760 – 1829

Nicholas Baker
childrenIsaiah Baker
  • 'Nicholas Baker, senior.' Born in England in 1760, brought to America at age seven.
  • Followed the sea 44 years as cabin boy and sailor.
  • Came to Athens County in 1814 with his only son Isaiah Baker.
  • Lived in his son's family near Athens until his death in 1829.

Source: History of Athens County, Ohio

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The Brown Family

of Athens County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Charlotte E. Brown

parentsHenry T. Brown
Charlotte E. Brown ⚭ Henry D. Mirick
childrenCarlos Brown Mirick
  • (History of Hocking Valley).
  • Daughter of Henry T. Brown of Athens, Ohio.
  • Married Henry D. Mirick July 22, 1879.
  • One child, Carlos Brown.

Source: Biographical Record, Ohio

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The Brown Family

of Athens County, Ohio · documented from the public record

John Brown

parentsWilliam Brown
John Brown
  • Titled 'Capt. John Brown,' father of Benjamin Brown.
  • Served with credit in the colonial army during the French war.
  • Represented the town of Leicester in the Massachusetts legislature during and for many years after the Revolutionary War.
  • Son of William Brown.

Source: History of Athens County, Ohio

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The Chase Family

of Athens County, Ohio · from Danville, Maine · documented from the public record

John M. Chase d. 1860

John M. Chase
childrenGardiner F. Chase
  • Native of Danville, Maine.
  • Moved to Athens County 1817 and settled as a farmer in Alexander township, residing there until his death in 1860.
  • Of his family, two sons and four daughters were living in Athens and adjoining Meigs counties.
  • Son: Gardiner F. Chase.

Source: History of Athens County, Ohio

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The Fulton Family

of Athens County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Elizabeth Fulton d. 1862

Elizabeth Fulton ⚭ Mr. Miles
childrenMartha M. Miles · James H. Miles · Daniel L. Miles · Joseph B. Miles · Mary F. Miles · William R. Miles · Sarah J. Miles
  • Second wife of Mr. Miles, an early Athens settler.
  • Died 1862.
  • Her children scattered to Washington, Illinois and Chicago.

Source: Portrait and Biographical Record of Athens County, Ohio

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The Gillmore Family

of Athens County, Ohio · documented from the public record

James Gillmore d. 1827

James Gillmore
childrenJohn Gillmore · Ann Eliza Gillmore
  • Emigrated 1813 from Rutland, Vermont to Athens, Ohio.
  • First elder in the Presbyterian church formed at Athens about the time of his arrival.
  • Described as an excellent man.
  • Died July 25, 1827.

Source: History of Athens County, Ohio

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The Gorsline Family

of Athens County, Ohio · from Long Island, New York · documented from the public record

William Gorsline b. 1755

William Gorsline
childrenJ. M. Gorsline
  • Born Long Island, New York 1755.
  • Came to Athens County and settled in Alexander township 1817, bringing a family of three sons and three daughters, of whom one was J. M. Gorsline.

Source: History of Athens County, Ohio

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The Hebbard Family

of Athens County, Ohio · from Vermont · documented from the public record

Alanson Hebbard

Alanson Hebbard ⚭ Becca Grow
  • Early pioneer of Athens County, Ohio.
  • Came from Vermont in 1819.
  • Father of P. G. Hebbard.

Source: Biographical Record, Ohio

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The Hebbard Family

of Athens County, Ohio · documented from the public record

P. G. Hebbard b. 1830

parentsAlanson Hebbard & Becca Grow
P. G. Hebbard ⚭ Jane E. Davis
childrenMary E. Hebbard · Emma J. Hebbard · Charles A. Hebbard · Becca B. Hebbard · P. G. Hebbard Jr. · Nettie Hebbard
  • Born Aug. 10, 1830, second of four sons.
  • Reared and educated on the farm.
  • Taught school seven years.
  • Married Jane E. Davis of York Township April 20, 1854.
  • Owns a 163-acre farm and specializes in stock dealing (Athens County, Hocking Valley).

Source: Biographical Record, Ohio

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The Hooper Family

of Athens County, Ohio · documented from the public record

O. W. Hooper b. 1849

parentsClement Hooper & Rhoda Axtell
O. W. Hooper ⚭ Susannah Sisson
childrenAlbert Hooper · John W. Hooper · Elden W. Hooper · Lulu B. Hooper · Ralph Hooper
  • Son of Clement Hooper.
  • Born Oct. 22, 1849.
  • Married Susannah Sisson Aug. 3, 1873.
  • Settled on his farm 1874.
  • 87 acres, general farming and stock-raising.
  • Constable seven years, Township Trustee, Methodist Episcopal.

Source: Biographical Record, Ohio

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The Irwin Family

of Athens County, Ohio · documented from the public record

I. H. Irwin b. 1840

parentsJohn Irwin
I. H. Irwin ⚭ Isabelle Sisson
childrenWilliam W. Irwin · John C. Irwin · O. L. Irwin · Emma V. Irwin · George B. Irwin · Cora M. Irwin
  • Native of Alexander Township, born Sept. 18, 1840, son of John Irwin.
  • Married Isabelle Sisson Feb. 13, 1866.
  • Farm of 150 acres, Republican.

Source: Biographical Record, Ohio

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The Lottridge Family

of Athens County, Ohio · from New York · documented from the public record

Bernardus Lottridge 1779 – 1849

Bernardus Lottridge
childrenIsaac Lottridge · Simon H. Lottridge
  • Full name Bernardus B. Lottridge.
  • Born in New York in 1779.
  • Came to Athens county and settled in Carthage township in 1805 as a farmer.
  • Held various local offices.
  • Died 1849.
  • His widow was living, aged eighty-seven, at time of writing.

Source: History of Athens County, Ohio

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The Spaulding Family

of Athens County, Ohio · documented from the public record

John H. Spaulding

grandparentsA. Spaulding
John H. Spaulding ⚭ Charlotte Richmond
childrenHarrie Spaulding · Nellie Spaulding
  • (History of Hocking Valley).
  • Married Charlotte Richmond.
  • Two children.
  • Lives adjoining the old Spaulding homestead in Dover Township, Athens County, Ohio (apparent son of Jonathan Spaulding).

Source: Biographical Record, Ohio

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The Spaulding Family

of Athens County, Ohio · documented from the public record

William A. Spaulding

grandparentsA. Spaulding
William A. Spaulding ⚭ Mary Hoisington
childrenLizzie Spaulding · Bertie Spaulding
  • (History of Hocking Valley).
  • Son of Jonathan Spaulding.
  • Lives on the old homestead in Dover Township, Athens County, Ohio and runs the farm.
  • Married Mary Hoisington.
  • Two children.
  • Family are Methodists.

Source: Biographical Record, Ohio

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