tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.comments2024-01-29T05:14:23.927-05:00A Sense of FamilyShelley Bishophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07488453243236670013noreply@blogger.comBlogger1383125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-35282758139325667202017-06-14T05:15:33.235-04:002017-06-14T05:15:33.235-04:00Hi, Shelley. I, too, remember riding in this boat...Hi, Shelley. I, too, remember riding in this boat with Uncle "Bal" (Lloyd Ballenger) and occasionally Aunt Nora when our family would visit from Calif. in the 1950s and 1960s. One time, cousin Eddie (your father) took us on a trip around Buckeye Lake. Fond memories. By the way, I recognize Aunt Nora and Uncle "Bal" in the front of the boat in your photos, also cousins June and I think Susie in the boat with I suppose their children. You are probably one of those, right? Thanks for the memories, your "second cousin" Ron Gilliland (my mother was Mildred Gilliland (Eberhard), one of your grandmother Nora's sisters)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-48604132093900774302017-05-28T17:58:58.796-04:002017-05-28T17:58:58.796-04:00Thanks, Shelley, for making these baptismal certif...Thanks, Shelley, for making these baptismal certificates available. These are valuable Eberhard history, also containing information about their relatives (including Polly Comfort (Kumfert), Mary Comfort Eberhard's mother) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07292220466568243828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-69903498878831025182017-05-28T17:52:29.367-04:002017-05-28T17:52:29.367-04:00I remember Uncle Bob (who owned a store), Uncle En...I remember Uncle Bob (who owned a store), Uncle Enoch, Aunt Nora, Aunt Carrie (she was another "character", but nice), Aunt Bertha, and Aunt Anna (who lived on a farm). Our family visited with them all every three years when we traveled to Columbus from Southern Calif. Fond memories. Thanks again, "second cousin" Ron Gilliland (my mother Mildred was one of your grandmother's sisters) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07292220466568243828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-44366998769668086982017-05-28T06:09:10.628-04:002017-05-28T06:09:10.628-04:00Shelley, I remember Aunt Nora (your grandmother) t...Shelley, I remember Aunt Nora (your grandmother) taking us to lunch at Reeb's probably in 1964, while Uncle "Bal" (your grandfather, Lloyd Ballenger) was busy at work. Nora and Lloyd lived on Champion Ave. at the time if I remember correctly, and I think daughter June (your aunt) was still at home. Anyway, I remember the food was delicious, including the pies. Thanks for the memories, Ron Gilliland (your second cousin, through the Eberhards) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07292220466568243828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-54408094041932491342017-05-27T18:32:17.147-04:002017-05-27T18:32:17.147-04:00Our mother (Mildred Eberhard Gilliland) made this ...Our mother (Mildred Eberhard Gilliland) made this pie for us, also. She called it "brown pie", I assume because the cinnamon and nutmeg would help the tops of the pie turn "brown" during baking. It was sure good. Mother also made apple dumplings along with the "brown pie", usually on Saturdays when I and my brother Sherwyn were kids. Again, thanks for the memories. Your "second cousin", Ron Gilliland Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07292220466568243828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-54576474110680990042017-05-27T18:24:51.351-04:002017-05-27T18:24:51.351-04:00I see my cousin Eddie Ballenger at the far end of ...I see my cousin Eddie Ballenger at the far end of the table, and is that you Shelley in the middle with your mother Cathy next to you (on the right in the photo)? I also see my Uncle "Bal" (Lloyd Ballenger) on the right, and I think my cousin June Ballenger (your aunt) on the left in front. (The others I don't know). "Thanks for the memories, Shelley. Your "second cousin", Ron Gilliland Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07292220466568243828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-77811856708844148162017-05-27T18:13:03.274-04:002017-05-27T18:13:03.274-04:00Thanks, Shelley, for describing your grandma Nora ...Thanks, Shelley, for describing your grandma Nora Ballenger (my Aunt Nora). You describe her well. Yes, she was bold but nice, talkative, informative, and our family loved her. She was my mother's (Mildred) favorite sister. I remember visiting with her and Uncle Lloyd Ballenger (Uncle "Bal") in the 1950s and 1960s, and going to the cottage at Buckeye Lake, where Mother and Aunt Nora would play the piano and sing together. Thanks again, your "second cousin" Ron GillilandAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07292220466568243828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-44107489617655302052017-05-27T17:18:31.210-04:002017-05-27T17:18:31.210-04:00Thanks for posting this. I noticed the spelling o...Thanks for posting this. I noticed the spelling of Kumfert on the baptismal certificate you found and posted years ago, but haven't researched much yet. I should get back into genealogy, especially now that I'm retired. You have really done a lot of work. Thanks again. Ron Gilliland (your "second cousin", son of Mildred Gilliland (Eberhard), one of your grandmother's sisters) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07292220466568243828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-58597406725581402732017-03-19T22:18:34.566-04:002017-03-19T22:18:34.566-04:00Thank you, Douglas. I'm glad you've preser...Thank you, Douglas. I'm glad you've preserved the images of Smith Road Elementary on video--brings back a lot of memories!Shelley Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488453243236670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-16482225711376697522017-03-15T01:49:31.049-04:002017-03-15T01:49:31.049-04:00Thanks for the timely reply. I have a couple small...Thanks for the timely reply. I have a couple small images of SRS from my web travels which I'll try to remember to email you. In the meantime I'll post the link here for future visitors who might find this page via Google. Regards, Douglas<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWdG6sRQndwDouglas Reedyhttp://plook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-40456941640285024042017-03-14T23:11:55.281-04:002017-03-14T23:11:55.281-04:00Hi Douglas, thanks for commenting. I don't hav...Hi Douglas, thanks for commenting. I don't have a picture of Smith Road Elementary--how I wish I did, though! Young as I was, I do have some clear memories of it. Feel free to get in touch with me via email at sbishop@asenseoffamily.com, and maybe we can compare what we remember. In the meantime, I'll look for your video. Best wishes, ShelleyShelley Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488453243236670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-85904166218150900712017-03-14T11:38:17.019-04:002017-03-14T11:38:17.019-04:00Hi, I wonder if you might have any old photographs...Hi, I wonder if you might have any old photographs of Smith Road elementary school? I attended K-5 starting in 1970 and have a short video on YouTube of Smith Road in 1998 before it was razed shortly thereafter. Thanks, <br /><br />Douglas<br />Douglas Reedyhttp://plook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-30843631355812915702017-02-03T13:05:40.502-05:002017-02-03T13:05:40.502-05:00Glad to hear you found it helpful! Best wishes for...Glad to hear you found it helpful! Best wishes for a fun and productive trip!<br />-ShelleyShelley Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488453243236670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-16409227112646453262017-02-03T12:17:05.391-05:002017-02-03T12:17:05.391-05:00This was so helpful!!! Thank you - planning my fir...This was so helpful!!! Thank you - planning my first visit for next weekAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11817239481022387130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-12382695006996472732017-01-25T19:53:10.173-05:002017-01-25T19:53:10.173-05:00Shelley, wait! You're at SLIG? How am I missin...Shelley, wait! You're at SLIG? How am I missing you?! Hope we can connect sometime, maybe at SLIG Central? I'd love to talk...Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-89086336214024496522016-11-17T19:20:44.537-05:002016-11-17T19:20:44.537-05:00I enjoyed the story about George Clark. My second ...I enjoyed the story about George Clark. My second great grandfather was Moses Clark.<br /><br />Moses Clark<br />1839–1923<br />BIRTH 11 OCTOBER 1839 • Knox Co, OH<br />DEATH 7 MAR 1923 • Cardington, Morrow Co, OH<br />2nd great-grandfather<br /><br />His father was Thomas Clark<br />1793–1850<br />BIRTH ABT 1793 • PA<br />DEATH MAY 1850 • Knox Co., OH<br />3rd great-grandfather<br /><br />And his father was Robert Clark<br />1755–1850<br />BIRTH 1755 • Londonderry, Ireland<br />DEATH 1850 • Lancaster co., Pa<br />4th great-grandfather<br /><br />My Great Grandmother was Addie Jane Clark.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />James George<br />James Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03390672305277920091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-40423828903718865292016-10-31T14:41:12.494-04:002016-10-31T14:41:12.494-04:00Hi Peggy,
Yes, I am certain we are talking about ...Hi Peggy,<br /><br />Yes, I am certain we are talking about the same Ballenger family! Charles and Elizabeth's daughter, Martha Ballenger, married Samuel Moss on 12 March 1857 in Athens County, Ohio. Samuel and Martha Moss later moved to Westerville, which straddles Delaware and Franklin Counties. Martha died 9 January 1919 in Westerville and was buried in Otterbein Cemetery, where many Ballengers were laid to rest.<br /><br />I knew Samuel and Martha had a son, Charles Wilmott Moss, but I didn't know about Eva. I was quickly able to find her marriage and death records on FamilySearch. She and Rudolph H. Wagoner were married in Delaware County on 26 August 1891. Eva (Moss) Wagoner died 27 September 1941 in Westerville. <br /><br />The bottom line of all this is that you and I are fourth cousins. I am so glad you left a comment for me! I would love to communicate more with you and share information. I'm particularly curious about anything you may know about Elizabeth Jane Adams' parents. <br /><br />Please email me at sbishop@ASenseOfFamily.com so we can keep in touch. I look forward to hearing from you again!<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Shelley<br /><br /><br />Shelley Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488453243236670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-28671269561469766122016-10-31T10:08:03.823-04:002016-10-31T10:08:03.823-04:00i am descended from elizabeth j. adams and charles...i am descended from elizabeth j. adams and charles ballenger; elizabeth j adams was the daughter of john quincy adams. <br /><br />charles and elizabeth had a daughter whose name began with 'm' <br /><br />m ballenger married samuel w, moss;<br /><br />their daughter was eva m. moss who appears to have been born in franklin county, ohio; <br /><br />eva married prof. r.h. wagoner who, from what i have been told, was born in germany and immigrated to ohio. <br /><br />eva and rudolph had a daughter named marie - who was born in westerville, ohio.<br /><br />marie married ray w. gifford (the first). <br /><br />Together they had three sons, one of whom was my father - dr. ray w. gifford <br /><br />he married mary elizabeth morris also of westerville.<br /><br />they had three daughters, one of whom married j. patrick lewis and is living in westerville.<br /><br />my name is peggy gifford. i am the oldest of Ray w. gifford jr and Mary elizabeth morris gifford. I live in new york city.<br /><br />does this relate in any way to your queries?<br /><br />Best,<br />Peggy Gifford Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-43724487547045625032016-07-17T19:42:35.189-04:002016-07-17T19:42:35.189-04:00Hi Shelley!
I saw your info on A Sense of Family! ...Hi Shelley!<br />I saw your info on A Sense of Family! So awesome you know your Roush/Rausch ancestry! I am our family geneologist and my cousin Kathy & I have DNA AncestryDNA & i also have DNA on FTDNA. Both our autosomal DNA has ties to John Adam Rausch & his parents! I even have Y-DNA testng on FTDNA Our name was changed from Rausch/Rauch to Rusch when our greatest known grandfather & his wife Anna immigrated to Dobrinka,Russia in 1765. All the research and cross-checking seems to confirm our relationship through numerous matches Kathy & i have!<br />Does anyone in your family have DNA testing?Direct Male Y-DNA testing would be the most specific but autosomal testing will be great too!<br />Sincerely,<br />Chriss William Rusch<br />Littleton,Co c 720 369 0559 chriss3800@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-8900619899688740982016-07-17T19:41:18.049-04:002016-07-17T19:41:18.049-04:00Hi Rebecca!
I saw your info on A Sense of Family! ...Hi Rebecca!<br />I saw your info on A Sense of Family! So awesome you know your Roush/Rausch ancestry! I am our family geneologist and my cousin Kathy & I have DNA AncestryDNA & i also have DNA on FTDNA. Both our autosomal DNA has ties to John Adam Rausch & his parents! I even have Y-DNA testng on FTDNA Our name was changed from Rausch/Rauch to Rusch when our greatest known grandfather & his wife Anna immigrated to Dobrinka,Russia in 1765. All the research and cross-checking seems to confirm our relationship through numerous matches Kathy & i have!<br />Does anyone in your family have DNA testing?Direct Male Y-DNA testing would be the most specific but autosomal testing will be great too!<br />Sincerely,<br />Chriss William Rusch<br />Littleton,Co c 720 369 0559 chriss3800@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-25162414988027925192016-06-21T17:40:07.028-04:002016-06-21T17:40:07.028-04:00Thank you for your blog about Freedom, very well d...Thank you for your blog about Freedom, very well done. We have started a Freedom Township Historical Society of Portage County and we now have a group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542559776051816/ Bethel Springs Fellowshiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12106199915247343830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-35463386368407359432016-06-20T14:28:39.797-04:002016-06-20T14:28:39.797-04:00Awesome Pictures. Im also an Ohioian....I know how...Awesome Pictures. Im also an Ohioian....I know how hard it is to keep up with this genealogy efforts. It looks great. Keep up the good work. <a href="www.sweattgenealogy.com/" rel="nofollow">Sweatt Genealogy</a>Joshua Sweatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977839173250710220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-77349920941479267712016-05-21T09:51:57.885-04:002016-05-21T09:51:57.885-04:00Thanks for your comment! I'm glad this is help...Thanks for your comment! I'm glad this is helping you learn about the Bishops. The garage in Garrettsville never actually closed. Willard's sons Bob and Donald rented it out for years, then sold it a few years ago to a very nice couple who have a thriving auto repair and restoration business. They do a lot of work on vintage cars, and are proud of the history of the shop. I'd be happy to share more with you if you'd like to email me at sbishop@BuckeyeFamilyTrees.com. Welcome!Shelley Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488453243236670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-53959597693229253562016-05-21T03:37:08.806-04:002016-05-21T03:37:08.806-04:00Thank you for sharing! This my two sons great grea...Thank you for sharing! This my two sons great great grandpa so it's nice to learn some of the biological history on the Bishop side. Their Grandpa Marty passed away when they were both young so I never got the full story about the shop. I had been told it was passed down generation to generation but not sure why it closed completely.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09960275507280629043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939752311253681195.post-54967221525892639092016-04-01T10:56:03.277-04:002016-04-01T10:56:03.277-04:00This reads like so many of my own ancestor's s...This reads like so many of my own ancestor's stories. I am continually amazed at all of the heartache our ancestors faced. I've also found that as I write the stories of my ancestors, it is almost like the ancestor begins to come into focus and they are no longer just a name on the paper. You've done a beautiful job of sharing Emma's story. She sounds like a strong amazing woman. Michelle Ganus Taggarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18238452675846882700noreply@blogger.com