The Family of Johannes FRESHOUR
and Margaret FUNKHOUSE

324.3a Johannes FRESHOUR b. 13 May 1756, Frederick, Frederick, MD, d. 13 Oct 1841, Ross Co., OH, s/o Hans Georg and Cathrine (GRAF) FRESHOUR, m. 1st. _____ DAWSON; m. 2nd., 26 Sep 1791, Margaret FUNKHOUSER, b. 3 May 1772, d. 16 Sep 1855.  John FRESHOUR'S will probated Ross Co., OH, 28 Oct 1841, names his wife and children. Johannes migrated to Ross Co., OH, from VA, in the early days of the county, one of the first to settle on Paint Creek. He was a  Rev. War Vet. His will of 29 Oct 1841, gave his wife Margaret a house and all movables. A track of land on Deer Creek to be divided among his sons Abaraham, Daniel, Nathan, and Ephraim. Daughters Mary and Elizabeth $5 each; names other son John and daughter Christine, Peggy, Anna, and Milca. John is buried in Freshour Cem., nr. Bourneville, Twin Twp., Ross Co. In 1850, Margaret was farming in Paxton Twp., Ross Co. John FRESHOUR 37, a farmer, b. OH is in the household, also Andrew Breden 13. John age 37 probably a nephew.  WILL (FH20, OHROB3 p42, 5 p87, 7 p74, 8, OHRO3) Children:

324.3a2 Daniel FRESHOUR b. 13 Apr 1794, d. 7 Mar 1880, Ross Co., OH, m. Sarah _____?, b. 12 Sep 1803, OH, d. 3 Jul 1873, Ross Co., OH, age 69y 9m 21d. Daniel was a War of 1812 Vet., was farmer in Paint Creek Twp., Ross Co. In 1850 he was farming in Paxton Twp., Ross Co. (OHROB3, 5, OHRO3, 18) Childen:

324.3a2a Noah FRESHOUR b. c1833, OH, m. 18 Nov 1855, by John Brown, JP, Ross Co., OH, Rebecca RALSTON (sis/o Emily RALSTON see #324.3a2d), d/o Robert and Maria (TAYLOR) RALSTON. In 1870, Noah is a laborer living in Huntington Twp., Ross Co. In 1880 he was a lumber miller in Twin Twp., Ross Co., with sons, John A., Robert, and Benjamin working in the mill. In 1910 he was boarding with Samuel Hatfield, Scioto Twp., Ross Co. In 1910 Rebecca is living with her daughter, Emma J. BARKLEY, widow, with a daughter Ruth UHRIG 16. In 1920 Rebecca is living with Richard and Ruth M. UHRIG PORTER, her granddaughter. (OHROB1, 5 p27, OHRO5-6, 8-9) Children:

324.3a2a3 Emma J. FRESHOUR b. c1860, OH, m. 27 Apr 1882, by S. D. Crothers, DD, Ross Co., OH, Henry BARKLEY. In 1910 Emma J. is a widower living in Ross Co., with her daughter and mother in the household, with Andrew Miller 41, a hired hand in the household. She is listed as a farmer owning farm equipment. (OHROB2, OHRO8-9) Children:

  • 324.3a2a3a Ruth M. BARKLEY b. c1894, OH

324.3a2a3a Ruth M. BARKLEY b. c1894, OH, m. 1st. 1910, _____ UHRIG; m. 2nd., Richard PORTER. In 1920 Rebecca FRESHOUR, grandmother, and her mother, Emma BARKELY are in the household. Richard was a farmer in Twin  Twp., Ross Co., OH. (OHRO9)

324.3a2b John FRESHOUR b. c1836, OH, m. 29 Oct 1857, by Alexander Gillifillin, JP, Ross Co., OH, Martha A. BRYANT b. c1838, OH. In 1860-1880 John was farming in Twin Twp., Ross Co. In 1860  Mary A. Murphy b. c1859/60 in the household. In 1880 Rosa Briant 30, a servant, Harman Goff 21, a laborer, and Leslie Day 26, a laborer, were in the household. (OHROB1, OHRO4-6) Children:

324.3a2d Alexander FRESHOUR b. Jul 1840, OH, m. 1st. Emily RALSTON (sis/o Rebecca RALSTON #324.3a2a), b. Mar 1839, OH, d/o Robert and Maria (TAYLOR) RALSTON. In 1870-1900 Alexander was farming in Huntington Twp., Ross Co., OH. In 1910 Emily, a widow in Huntington Twp., Ross Co., with daughter Mollie and son Daniel. In 1920 Emily and Molly are living with brother Daniel. (OHRO5-9) Children:

324.3a2d1 John A. FRESHOUR b. 20 Nov 1860, d. 1844, Ross Co., OH, d. 1944, 811 East Pleasant Street, home of son Fletcher FRESHOUR, m. 16 Sep 1880, by Nathan Eveland, DD, Louisa Della COCHENOUR, b. Nov 1861, nr. Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH, d. 1929, 3 miles west of Enon, Clarke Co., OH. In 1900 John was an engineer at a sawmill, living in Paint Twp., Ross Co., OH. In 1910 he was sawyer at the mill, and a retired railroad inspector. They were members of the Christian Church in Ross Co. He had a step brother Frank REASTER in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, a half sister Myrtle FREBORN, in Springfield, Clarke Co., OH, and sisters, Jane JOHNSON, Hattie ALEXANDER, and Sally NUNLEY in Ross Co. His wife is buried in Enon Cem., Clarke Co., OH. (OHROB2, 9, OHRO7-8) Children:

  • 324.3a2d1a Harriet Margaret FRESHOUR b. Oct 1884, OH
  • 324.3a2d1b Anne E. L. FRESHOUR b. Oct 1887, OH
  • 324.3a2d1c Fletcher S. FRESHOUR b. Jan 1891, OH
  • 324.3a2d1d George L. A. FRESHOUR b. Jan 1894, OH
  • 324.3a2d1e Emanuel Harvey FRESHOUR b. Jun 1898m, OH, resided in Massilon, OH in 1944
  • 324.3a2d1f  Carrie V. FRESHOUR b. c1902, OH
  • 324.3a2d1a William B. OSBORNE, Portland, ME in 1944

324.3a2d1a Harriet Margaret FRESHOUR b. Oct 1884, OH, m. _____ VINCE, resided in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH  in 1929 and Grove City, Franklin Co. (OHROB9)

324.3a2d1c Fletcher S. FRESHOUR b. Jan 1891, Ross Co., OH, d. 1972, Community Hospital, Springfield, Clarke Co., OH, m. ______?. He resided at 5315 Selma Pike, Springfield, at the time of death. He retired from DT and I Railroad i 1954, where he was employed for 45y. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church of Christ, a Mason, and a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He is buried in Enon Cem., Clark Co. (OHROB9) Children:

  • 324.2a3d1c1 Getrude FRESHOUR, m. an ADKINS, Grove City, CA
  • 324.2a3d1c2 Edith FRESHOUR m. a FOSS, Tampa, FL
  • 324.2a3d1c3 Ada Ruth FRESHOUR, m. a SATTERFIELD, Washington Courthouse, Washington Co., OH
  • 324.2a3d1c4 Virginia FRESHOUR m. a HAINES, Springfield
  • 324.2a3d1c5 Lillian FRESHOUR m. a MOWELL, Sprinfield
  • 324.2a3d1c6 Stanley FRESHOUR, Springfield
  • 324.2a3d1c7 Clyde FRESHOUR, Springfield
  • 324.2a3d1c8 Malcolm FRESHOUR, Springfield

324.3a2d1d George L. A. FRESHOUR b. Jan 1894, OH, was at one time a laborer in a lumber mill, migraged to Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. (OHROB9)

324.3a2d1f  Carrie V. FRESHOUR b. c1902, OH, m. _____ ROSE. In 1929, they lived in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, and in 1944, Grove City, Franklin Co. (OHROB9)

324.3a4 Ephraim FRESHOUR b. bet. 1804 and 1811, VA, m. Maria _____ b. c1818, OH. In 1850 he was farming in Liberty Twp., Ross Co., OH. In 1870 Mary Hartley, 13, house worker, is in the household, and Ephraim is a farm laborer in Huntington Twp., Ross co. In 1860, he was farming in Huntington Twp. (OHRO3-6) Children:

324.3a4a Absalom FRESHOUR b. c1837, OH, m. 15 Oct 1854, by William L. Wilson, JP, Ross Co., OH, Rebecca EVERHART, b. c1839, OH. In 1860, he was farming in Paxton Twp., Ross Co. In 1870 he was a carpenter living in Paxton Twp. His son John age 14, is described in the occupation as 'loafer'. In 1880 they were living Bainbridge, Paxton Twp., with Sarah FRESHOUR 3, a niece in the home. In 1910, they had one servant in the home. In 1920, Absalom was living along in Paxton Twp. (OHRO4-6, 8-9) Children:

324.3a4a1 John FRESHOUR b. Jan 1857, OH, m. 9 Dec 1879, by William Briggs, JP, Ross Co., Mary A. CRABTREE b. Oct 1860, OH, d/o Nancy CRABTREE. In 1880 John was a day laborer living in Bainbridge, Paxton Twp., Ross Co., with Sarah COUNTRYMAN, 14, an aunt in the household. In 1900 he was farming in Concord Twp., Ross Co. In 1910 he was farming in Paxton Twp., and in 1920 he was a carpenter in Paxton Twp., both years, his mother-in-law, Nancy CRABTREE was in the home. (OHROB2, OHRO6-9) Children:

  • 324.3a4a1a John M. FRESHOUR b. May 1879, OH
  • 324.3a4a1b Clarence FRESHOUR b. Dec 1881, OH
  • 324.3a4a1d Estie FRESHOUR (female) b. Jul 1889, OH
  • 324.3a4a1d Dora FRESHOUR b. Jul 1891, OH
  • 324.3a4a1e Jennie B. FRESHOUR b. Feb 1893, OH
  • 324.3a4a1f Gilbert FRESHOUR b. Apr 1895, OH
  • 324.3a4a1g Arthur FRESHOUR b. Jun 1898, OH

324.3a4a1b Clarence FRESHOUR b. Dec 1881, OH, m. Anna MILLER COMBS, d/o Benjamin F. MILLER. In 1910 and 1920, he was a house carpenter in Florida, Paxton Twp., Ross Co., with a stepson, Earnest COMBS, b. c1903, OH, in the household. (OHRO8-9)

324.3a4b Nathan FRESHOUR b. c1836 (Apr 1841 in census), OH, m. 24 Feb 1858, by Alexander Gilliffilin, JP, Nancy SWESSER, b. Dec 1842, OH. In 1860-1910 he was farming in Twin Twp., Ross Co., OH. In 1860, J. Johnston 66, a farm hand, and John Cole 9, are in the household. In 1880, William White 44, b. IRE, and John Whalen 35, b. IRE, both railroaders are in the home. (OHRO4-7) Children:

324.3a4b3 John W. FRESHOUR b. 9 Aug 1860, Ross Co., OH, d. 6 Oct 1952, City Hospital, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, m. 25 Dec 1887, Ross Co., OH, by J. H. Mckibbon, MG, Iva D. JONES b. 26 Apr 1867, Ross Co., OH, d. 21 Sep 1937, City Hospital, Springfield. At the time of his death, John W. lived at 531 York St., Springfield. He was a bridge carpenter for the Big Four Railroad. Both are buried in Ferncliff Cem., Clarke Co., OH. (OHROB2, 9) Children:

  • 324.3a4b3a Clyde FRESHOUR, lived in Springfield, had son Clyde Jr, and a granddaughter.
  • 324.3a4b3b Glenn FRESHOUR, Springfield

324.3a4b4 Edward FRESHOUR b. Jun 1865, OH, d. 1951, m. 13 May 1886, by H. B. Westewelt, MG, Ross Co., OH, Annie GREGG b. 3 Sep 1867, d. 23 Apr 1942, Springfield, Clark Co., OH. In 1900 Edward was a section hand on the railroad, living in Huntington Twp., Ross Co. At the time of Annie's death she had been a resident of Springfield for 30y, and is buried in Ferncliff Cem., Springfield. (OHROB2, 9, OHRO7) Children:

  • 324.3a4b4a Clara FRESHOUR b. Feb 1888, OH, m. a BRULETT,  lived in Sydney, Shelby Co., OH in 1942 and 1951
  • 324.3a4b4b Emma G. FRESHOUR b. Dec 1889, OH, m. a MCKEE, lived in Springfield in 1942
  • 324.3a4b4c Fred W. FRESHOUR b. Dec 1891, OH,
  • 324.3a4b4d Flossie H. FRESHOUR b. Oct 1893, m. a MIESSE, Springfield
  • 324.3a4b4e George S. FRESHOUR b. Oct 1895, OH, lived in Jackson, OH in 1942, to Kalamazoo, MI in 1951
  • 324.3a4b4f Maude FRESHOUR m. a KELLY, lived in Springfield in 1942, and 1951
  • 324.3a4b4g Harley FRESHOUR lived in Springfield in 1842 and 1951
  • 324.3a4b4h Dorath Shirley FRESHOUR lived in Springfield in 1942, and 1951

324.3a4b4c Fred W. FRESHOUR b. 25 Dec 1890, Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH, d. 1951, Dayton Hospital, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, m. Merle _____. Fred was a molder by trade, employed at Robbons and Myers, Inc. (OHROB9) Children:

  • 324.3a4b4c1 Carmen FRESHOUR m. a BENNETT, Westminister, Allen Co., OH
  • 324.3a4b4c2 Fred FRESHOUR, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH

324.3a4b7 James FRESHOUR b. c1872, OH, Washington Court House, Washington Co., OH, m. c1898, Ada ____?, b. Apr 1880, OH. In 1900-1910 James was farming in Union Twp., Ross Co., OH. In 1900 John Cohill b. May 1881, Fl, was in the household. In 1920, Ada may be a widow. She is living with the children in Concord Twp., Ross Co. (OHRO7-9) Children:

  • 324.3a4b7a Howard FRESHOUR b. Aug 1898, OH
  • 324.3a4b7b Emma FRESHOUR b. c1902, OH
  • 324.3a4b7c Bernice FRESHOUR b. c1904, OH
  • 324.3a4b7d Bertha FRESHOUR b. c1906, OH
  • 324.3a4b7e Ada FRESHOUR b. c1908, OH
  • 324.3a4b7f Earl FRESHOUR b. c1910, OH
  • 324.3a4b7g Goldie FRESHOUR b. c1913, OH
  • 324.3a4b7h Robert FRESHOUR b. c1916, OH

324.3a4b13 William Webster FRESHOUR b. 12 feb 1885, Ross Co., OH, d. 28 Dec 1942, City Hospital, Springfield, Clarke Co., OH, m. Myrtle A. REASTER b. 23 Jan 1885, Ross Co., d. 20 Aug 1969, Mercy Hospital, Springfield. The lived at 322 East St., Springfield. William was employed by Champion Co. (OHROB6, 9) Children:

  • 324.3a5b13a Philip FRESHOUR, to Seattle, WA
  • 324.3a5b13b Riley FRESHOUR, U.S. Army, Camp White, OR
  • 324.3a5b13c Beatrice FRESHOUR m. 1. a TURNER, Springfield; 2. a SUTERMASTER
  • 324.3a5b13d Ruby FRESHOUR m. a BARKHARDT, Sprinfield
  • 324.3a5b13e Carol FRESHOUR m. a KEELY, Sprinfield
  • 324.3a5b13f  Donner FRESHOUR m. a Mathews, Aurora, CO
  • 324.3a5b13g Ruth FRESHOUR m. a SWEARINGEN, Xenia, Greene Co., OH

324.3a4g Taylor FRESHOUR b. c1848, OH, m. Margaret _____, b. c1850, OH. In 1880-1920 he apparently lived in Huntington Twp., Ross Co., OH. In 1880 he was a railroader. In 1910 he was employed by the DT and I Railroad. In 1920 he was a pump tender for the railroad. (OHRO6, 8-9) Children:

324.3a5 John FRESHOUR b. 25 Sep 1798, d. 31 Mar 1869, age 70y 6m 6d, OH. In 1860, John was farming in Twin Twp., Ross Co., OH. Catherine GREGG 50, with 2 children, Kate 12, and James 19, David Windeman 32, and Archibald Newland 3, in the household. (OHRBO8, OHRO4)

324.3a13 Nathan FRESHOUR, b. 1826, OH, m. 18 Apr 1849, by M. Gillifillan, JP, Ross Co., OH, Nancy SLATER, b. Jan 1827, OH. Nathan was a saddle,living in Bainbridge Twp., Ross Co., from 1850 to 1880. In 1900 Nancy is a widower with daughter, Mary, both dressmakers in Bainbridge. (OHROB1, OHRO3-7) Children:

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