Family History from the Past

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This file was contributed for use in the OHGenWeb Ross County by: Lucy D. Briscoe Green

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Abraham Black was born in Ross Co OH in March 1830. Roseanna Lightle was born in Ross Co OH in May 1834. Abraham and Roseanna were married March 1852 in Ross Co OH. They were the parents of eight children, most of which were born in Ross Co OH. For a short time they lived in Pike Co OH. Abraham was a Methodist Minister and a farmer. In March of 1880, Abraham, Roseanna and all eight of their children removed to Iroquois Co IL. At that time they lived somewhere near the Paint Creek in Ross Co OH. The neighbors made a signature quilt for them before their departure. The names on the quilt are as follows:

Francis CAMPBELL Mirite BALLARD Ella SHOULTS Mrs. GOING Meggie MILLER Sallie BALLARD Lizzie SKEEN Netttie RANKIN Anna DUCY Mary MILLER Ida HOWELL Hannah CHUNUT Mrs. MAGRUDER Kate LATHUM Lizzie JACKE Ada MILLER Matt VANSOOY Ella COIL Sarah FICHTHORN J? HUNTER Kate DUCY Betty SHOULT Mrs. BALLARD Emma COIL Charlie SHOULTS Lizzie ANDERSON Clara RANKIN Hattie BALLARD Sarah MASON Rebecca SHAFER Janie COIL Laury GOING Hannah CAMPBELL Maggie MOOTS Lide SPANGLER S.M. COIL Willie BUSH Charlotte FANCHER Eliza SMITH Linda SHAFER Lucy SHAFER Ella LATHAM