Documented Families of Clark County, Ohio

The Baldwin Family

of Clark County, Ohio · from Virginia · documented from the public record

Samuel V. Baldwin

• Born in Virginia, aged ten when his father Joseph came to Ohio.
• A man of brilliant parts.
• Graduated from Miami University at Oxford and became a leading member of the bar.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Crabill Family

of Clark County, Ohio · documented from the public record

William Crabill b. 1834

• William Crabill Jr., born Springfield Township March 1834 on a farm later occupied by his brother J. F. Crabill.
• Farmed in Madison and Harmony Townships before buying a 180-acre farm in Springfield Township in spring 1874.
• Also owned a 78-acre farm.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Elder Family

of Clark County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Anna Elder

• Maiden name Elder.
• Married John Stewart.
• Daughter of Robert and Ann Elder.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Jenkins Family

of Clark County, Ohio · from North Carolina · documented from the public record

Levi Jenkins

• Native of North Carolina.
• Married Sarah Shaffer, a native of Pike Township, Clark County (her people having come from Virginia at a very early period).
• Father of Louisa Jenkins who married Henry Verity.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Muff Family

of Clark County, Ohio · from Germany · documented from the public record

John Muff 1834 – 1904

• Native of Germany.
• Came to America at age ten with his mother.
• Worked in the California gold mines until 1865, then settled in Butler County, Ohio, where he farmed and operated a grist mill.
• Died in Butler County in 1904, aged about seventy (birth year approximate).
• Married Rachel Antrim.
• Three children.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Olinger Family

of Clark County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Clinton S. Olinger b. 1864

• Born January 27, 1864.
• An attorney at Springfield.
• Brother of William Henry Olinger.
• Married Libbie.
• Two children Frances and Robert.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Olinger Family

of Clark County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Jacob Olinger b. 1854

• Born March 27, 1854.
• Brother of William Henry Olinger.
• Married Lizzie Hartman.
• One son Joseph.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Olinger Family

of Clark County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Jasper W. Olinger b. 1861

• Born April 11, 1861.
• Brother of William Henry Olinger.
• Married Alta Wilson.
• Two sons Ralph and Raymond.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Overholser Family

of Clark County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Leanah Overholser

• Daughter of Moses Overholser.
• Married Mr. Johnson (a Civil War veteran and German Township, Clark County farmer, member of the G.A.R. and 15 years on the Board of Education) on April 15, 1866.
• Five children.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Stewart Family

of Clark County, Ohio · from Pennsylvania · documented from the public record

John Stewart

• Came to Green Township from Pennsylvania in 1806.
• Father of the Stewart family.
• Daughter Julianna married an Anderson (Julianna Stewart Anderson).

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Stewart Family

of Clark County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Samuel Stewart

• Brother of Captain Perry Stewart.
• Moved to Hardin County, Ohio.
• Son Chase Stewart was an attorney in Springfield.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Stewart Family

of Clark County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Thomas E. Stewart

• Brother of Captain Perry Stewart.
• Son Earle was representative from this county to the Legislature.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Stroup Family

of Clark County, Ohio · from Pennsylvania · documented from the public record

David Stroup d. 1876

• Born in Pennsylvania, reared near Chillicothe, Ohio.
• Moved to Madison County (area called 'The Barrens').
• Farmer, at one time owning 500 acres.
• Died April 30, 1876.
• Reared nine children (five boys, four girls).
• Daughter Rebecca married Mrs. Rebecca McCollum of South Charleston.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Stroup Family

of Clark County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Emma L. Stroup

• Daughter of Jesse and Lavina (Woosley) Stroup.
• Married James G. Lewis of Madison Township.
• One child.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Stroup Family

of Clark County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Keturah Stroup

• Daughter of Jesse and Lavina (Woosley) Stroup.
• Married Lewis Hunter of Madison County.
• Five living children.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Stroup Family

of Clark County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Mary Ellen Stroup

• Daughter of Jesse and Lavina (Woosley) Stroup.
• Married George Clemans of Madison Township.
• Seven children.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Stroup Family

of Clark County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Rebecca Stroup

• Daughter of Jesse and Lavina (Woosley) Stroup.
• Married R. M. Bennett of Madison Township.
• One child.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Tindall Family

of Clark County, Ohio · documented from the public record

James Tindall

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio

The Whiting Family

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

Giles Whiting

• Native of New York.
• Married Margaret DeGroot in New York, moved to Michigan, then Xenia, Ohio (kept a store and later a hotel), then Preble County, Ohio, where he died.
• Had nine children, six growing to maturity.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Clark County, Ohio