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Jim May

I just added several awesome photos which Polley Lawrence allowed me to scan from her collection of photos and postcards to add to the website. Thank you, Polley, for sharing these great photos. There are many I've never seen before. Everyone should be sure to check them out. There will be more posted in upcoming days including ones of the Chautauqua and Butler.
Surnames: May, Jones, Micenheimer, Moore, Edwards, Ledder

  • June 27

  • Marjorie Bailey Old Tombstones Found-While putting in tile on the site of the old Lutheran cemetery, east of St. Agnes Catholic church, last week, the workmen dug up two old tomb stones that were buried in the ground some five feet deep. The bodies that had occupied the graves where the stones were found had evidently been removed and the tombstones had been thrown into the graves and covered up. They were found on the Mrs. Master's property on Vawter street. The inscription on one of the stones was "John T., son of H. C. Misenheimer, died dJuly 24, 1858 aged 9 years, 7 months and 12 days." On the other stone was the following inscription: "Augustus Knight, died March 2, 1945, aged 37 years, 3 months and 17 days." I will give you the entire article later.
    a year ago
    • Marjorie BaileyAttention: Jim May
      9:48 AM June 27
    • Jim MayThanks so much for this find!!! I'm amazed that you found this!! I did call Pavel at the paper and he wants to do an article on the fact that this stone has surfaced twice in the last 99 years and still has not found a permanent home. Maybe with your find and a newspaper article, we can do just that!!
      6:48 PM July 09
    • Ann StoddardPlease be sure to post the article to the site if the paper ends up doing a story. So very interesting that the stone has been found twice!
      8:10 PM July 11

  • June 24

  • Jim May Below is a picture of a grave marker I found in a ditch washout northeast of the courthouse in Hillsboro. Anyone have any idea where it might belong?
    a year ago
    • Jim MayIn the post below is the photo. It is a grave marker for John T. Misenheimer. Died July 24, 1858 at the age of 9. Any help is appreciated. Ann Stoddard found him on the 1850 census.
      10:16 AM June 24
    • Ann StoddardHi Jim, other than the census info I have not found any addition information other than his family had moved out of state by 1860. Not sure where he is buried for sure, but Jeff said most the burials from the Lutheran Graveyard were moved to Cress Hill.
      10:32 AM June 28

  • February 20

  • Jim May Hi Jim - Just saw your pic of the Irving baseball team. Wondering if I could get a jpg emailed? Ed Walz is my great uncle and I have a few other baseball pics of him playing for Hillsboro that I'm happy to share - my email is terivoss@comcast.net
    a year ago
    • Jim MayI sent you an e-mail. It included some large files of the scans. Let me know if it doesn't show up in your inbox.
      11:36 AM February 21

  • February 25

  • Jim May Witt Museum Breakfast Fundraiser-Sunday, Feb. 27th from 8 am to 12 noon. All you can eat Biscuits & Gravy, hash browns, scrambled eggs, ham and sweet treats. Coffee, milk & juice. Adults: $7 and Children 6-12: $3 Kids under 6 are free. Support this great museum in our county!
    about 3 years ago
    • Jim MayBy the way, since I forgot to put it in the original post, this will be held at the Witt Lions Club building.
      5:52 PM February 25

  • February 04

  • Jim May There will be a Historical Society meeting Sunday, February 6th at noon at the Harkey House. topics of discussion will include: • Officer position elections • Plaster repair at Harkey House • Mausoleum open house/tour at Oak Grove Cemetery on Memorial Day Hope to see you there!
    about 3 years ago
    • Jim MayOkay…Mother Nature has dealt another snow card to us, so I think it would be best that we cancel Sunday’s scheduled meeting. There is nothing on the agenda that warrants putting people at a fall risk for. I will follow up if/when we reschedule.

      Thanks and sorry for any confusion.
      8:11 AM February 05

  • December 09

  • Jim May Did anyone know there was an Eagles Club in Hillsboro? Here's a scan of a token from there: http://history.montgomeryco.com/Def...;tabid=978
    about 3 years ago

  • Jim May Anybody ever heard of the "Country Spot Tavern"? I just came up with a token from there and feel that it is local but cannot attribute it to any town.
    about 3 years ago

  • December 05

  • Jim May is friends with Tom Striplin and Elizabeth Dupraz
    about 3 years ago

  • November 04

  • Jim May The Fillmore Historical Society will be hosting a chili, soup and hot dog supper Friday, Nov. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Fillmore gym. The menu will include chili, soup, hot dog, dessert and a drink. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.
    about 3 years ago

  • Jim May As printed in the Journal News: Hillsboro Lions Club and the Historical Society of Montgomery County are joining fundraising forces this week for a Friday fundraiser at the CNB Hillsboro Banking Center parking lot. "Uncle Ralph" Niehaus will cook his famous BBQ butterfly pork chops for serving from 11 ...a.m. to 1 p.m. The $6 meal will include a sandwich, chips, home- made cookie and drink, or $4 for a sandwich only. The two local service organizations will share the proceeds.
    about 3 years ago
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