Documented Families of Delaware County, Ohio

The Bricker Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Christopher C. Bricker

• Born in Licking County, Ohio.
• After marriage moved to Champaign County then to Delaware County.
• Acquired 350 acres in Kingston and Berkshire Townships.
• Died before his wife.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Bricker Family

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

David Bricker

• Native of Pennsylvania.
• Came to Licking County, Ohio at a very early day.
• Grandfather of William M. Bricker.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Cline Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Corrington Cline

• Resident of the Ashley/Elm Tree School area, Delaware County.
• Justice of the peace.
• Officially connected with the Elm Tree School for years.
• Staunch Democrat.
• Township committeeman 11 years.
• Member Ashley Lodge No. 421, Odd Fellows (passed all chairs).
• The subject's sketch opens mid-text.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Cramer Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Elizabeth Cramer b. 1817

• Born Oct. 28, 1817 in Franklin Co., Ohio.
• Married Mr. Loveless (a Delaware Co. farmer and stock-raiser) April 5, 1838.
• Eleven children, four living at time of writing (Margaret J., William H., Nancy A., Janetta).
• Family members of the U.B. Church.

Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio

The Denison Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

L. L. Denison

• Elected president of the Denison family brick/hollow-brick and drain-tile company at its incorporation.
• Brothers W. C., J. F., and L. B. Denison were fellow directors.
• His wife later served on the company board and was succeeded by their son Charles W. Denison when he came of age.

Source: 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Ford Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · from County Kerry, Ireland · documented from the public record

Timothy Ford d. 1865

• Born in County Kerry, Ireland.
• Emigrated to Ohio about 1859, settled in Delaware City then a farm.
• Died 1865 (wife Mary died March 16, 1874).
• Ten children.

Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio

The Foust Family

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

Henry Foust

• Born in Pennsylvania, emigrated to Ohio about 1800, settled in Delaware Co.
• Had sixteen children, nine of whom grew up.

Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio

The Freshwater Family

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

Christopher Freshwater

• Brother-in-law of George Hill.
• Followed Hill from Pennsylvania to Delaware County, Ohio on foot, carrying a gun and broad-ax.
• Bought fifty acres adjoining Hill's land and worked for many years as a carpenter.
• Many descendants still resided in the county.
• Given as an early settler of Concord Township.

Source: 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Frost Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Harriet Frost

• Daughter of Elias Frost of Delaware County, Ohio.
• Married Mr. Hazlton (a road-builder, quarry owner and farmer of Delaware, Ohio) on Dec 21, 1865.
• Parents of six children, all residing in Delaware.
• Daughter Effie accompanied the couple on a Florida trip.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Fryman Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

George Fryman

• Married Margaret Porterfield.
• Moved from Monroe County to Belmont County, Ohio, then to Delaware County (reached March 1, c.1850).
• Son of George and Mary Fryman, who lived and died in Pennsylvania.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Gill Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Mason Gill

• Father of Judge John Smith Gill.
• Born in the part of Ohio that became Union County.
• Son of Andrew Gill.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Hall Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · from Maryland · documented from the public record

George Hall b. 1794

• Born in Maryland about 1794.
• Had ten children, eight surviving.
• Wife Sarah Cherry.

Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio

The Hall Family

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

Sarah Hall b. 1834

• Born Aug 31, 1834 in Pennsylvania, emigrated to Ohio.
• Married April 14, 1859 to a carpenter who settled a 45-acre farm in Delaware Co. Baptist Church member.
• Six children.

Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio

The Huddleston Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

John Huddleston d. 1874

• Farmer near Rich Hill, Knox Co.
• Also blacksmith.
• Father Henry Huddleston born in Virginia and died when John was about 11.
• Settled a 140-acre stock farm in Delaware Co. in 1851.
• Served as township Treasurer and Director of Schools.
• Died 1874 leaving ten children.

Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio

The Johnson Family

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

Morgan Johnson 1824 – 1900

• Born in Virginia.
• Died in Ohio in 1900, aged 76 (birth year ~1824 estimated).
• Father of Maryette (Johnson) Bricker.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Lawrence Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · from Wales · documented from the public record

David Lawrence d. 1829

• Native of Wales.
• Emigrated to U.S. 1828, arriving Radnor Township, Delaware Co., Ohio Oct. 1828.
• Sickened and died Nov. 17, 1829, leaving five children (three sons, two daughters).
• Father of William Lawrence.

Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio

The Liggett Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Joab Liggett d. 1848

• Farmer of Scioto Township.
• Son of James Liggett, well-known pioneer of Scioto Township.
• Died Aug. 29, 1848.
• Wife Mary (Carr) died Oct. 17, 1865.
• Father of six children including Milton Liggett.

Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio

The Liggett Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Milton Liggett b. 1835

• Farmer and stock-raiser, P.O. Ostrander, Scioto Township.
• Born Aug. 28, 1835.
• Eldest of six children of Joab and Mary (Carr) Liggett.
• Wife Anna Carr born Delaware Co., Ohio, April 23, 1840.
• Children: Retta A. (b. May 31, 1857), William L. (b. Sept. 4, 1862).
• Democrat, Baptist.
• Owned a 125-acre farm on Mill Creek.

Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio

The Lowry Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Andrew Lowry b. 1822

• Farmer.
• Father died Oct. 4, 1838 leaving him on his own resources at about age 16.
• Married Elizabeth Cunningham Feb. 20, 1844 (at age 22, implying birth ~1822).
• Bought remaining heirs' interest in the family estate.
• Resident of the county 50 years.
• Owned 104 acres.
• Son Joseph C. deceased.

Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio

The Lowry Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Charles T. Lowry b. 1850

• Merchant at Powell.
• Born in this township March 9, 1850, son of John Lowry.
• Married Elizabeth Demorest Sept. 1, 1874.
• Began mercantile business with T. N. Richey, then on own account Feb. 1879.
• Child Andrew born March 11, 1876.

Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio

The Lowry Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Crosby Lowry

• Native of Delaware County.
• Volunteered in the late war (Civil War) in Co. G, 96th O.V.I. and lost his life in service.
• Married Cynthia Thomas.
• Had six children (four living).

Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio

The Lytle Family

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

James Lytle

• Father of Hon. James R. Lytle.
• Native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, of Scotch-Irish descent.
• Located in Fairfield County, Ohio about 1837.
• Farmer.

Source: 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Mccabe Family

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

Robert Mccabe d. 1823

• Native of Pennsylvania.
• Married Mary McCracken in Pennsylvania and came to Ohio, locating at Marietta.
• Both he and his wife died in 1823.
• Father of Rev. Lorenzo Dow McCabe.

Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio

The Mendenhall Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Edward S. Mendenhall

• Of Delaware, Ohio.
• Married Adaline Stanbery (daughter of John R. Stanbery).
• One daughter, Annie.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Miller Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

George W. Miller b. 1871

• Born June 3, 1871.
• Owner of 150 acres of farming land in Delaware Township.
• Cultivates about 73 acres raising corn, oats, wheat, hay and potatoes.
• Keeps 175 head of sheep and 15-20 cattle.
• Married June 10, 1896 to Millie Darst, daughter of D. P. Darst.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Moses Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Russell Bigelow Moses

• Son of Salmon Moses and Ophelia Case.
• Father of Mrs. James Jewett of Liberty Township, who inherited the original family farm.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Moses Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · from Connecticut · documented from the public record

Salmon Moses 1793 – 1869

• Pioneer who came from Connecticut to the Western Reserve in 1817, establishing his family in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio, on a tract of 116 acres.
• Died aged 76.
• Married Ophelia Case of Connecticut.
• Five children, two born in Connecticut, four surviving to adulthood.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Pennock Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Isaac H. Pennock

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Pennock Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Mary Pennock

• Married name Hills.
• Accomplished pianist.
• Owned Oakland Farm in Peru Township, Morrow County (her old home).

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Siegfried Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Catherine Siegfried d. 1903

• Maiden name Siegfried.
• Wife of John Miller.
• Member of the Reformed Church.
• Died May 1903 at about age 72.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Stanbery Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Edward Stanbery

• Married Emma Newell.
• Residents of Chicago, Illinois, with four children.
• Represents the Royal Insurance Company of London, England.
• Brother of John R. and Charles Stanbery.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Stanbery Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

John R. Stanbery

• Farmer in Liberty Township, Delaware County.
• Came here with his parents in 1856.
• Attended Columbus High School and Capital University.
• Married at Zanesville, Ohio, to Annie Martin, daughter of Alfred Martin.
• She died 1901.
• Democratic party.
• Daughter Adaline married Edward S. Mendenhall of Delaware, Ohio.
• Daughter Mary married Miles T. Watts of Cincinnati.

Source: Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Ohio

The Wigton Family

of Delaware County, Ohio · documented from the public record

William A. Wigton 1828 – 1873

• Born March 4, 1828.
• Married Sarah Chadwick June 23, 1852.
• Farmed in Oxford Township.
• Died April 18, 1873.
• His father was one of the old pioneers of Delaware Co. who died Aug. 1, 1879 at age 99.

Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio