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John Pontious of Ross County, Green Twp., Ohio
John Pontious appears in early census records of Ross County, OH, living in Green Township, apparently born between 1770-1780. While there were other Pontius men listed in the same area who were old enough to be John's father, specifically Frederick and Andrew Pontius, there is not documented evidence of his connection to them. His wife was said to be Mary Eyestone.
In the attached article, which was printed in October 1997 The Bridge Builder (a publication of the Pontius Family Association), John W. and Jacqueline Pontious Riley discuss the facts surrounding John's identity. Following are his children, as identified in that article. Perhaps this will aid some descendents in connecting and comparing notes.
Barbara, b. c1804, married John Speis on 1/9/1832 Jacob, born 1806, married Elizabeth Ann ? about 1840 Solomon, born 1809, unmarried? Anna Marie, born 1811, married William Roberts about 1826 George, born c1814, married Rachael McMullen on 3/28/1837 Andrew, born 9/5/1816, married Anna Mary Bear on 2/3/1840, marred 2nd Margaret F. Nebergall) Mary, born c1818, married James O. Barkley (date unknown) Samuel, born 1820, married Sarah Clingman (date unknown)
More on Barbara Pontious Spees is contained on a separate page, reached by clicking on her name. Note that the estimated birth date listed above differs from the known birth date in the attached page as submitted by Margaret Morrissey.
Researchers:
John W. & Jacqueline Pontious Riley (email address not known) Margaret Morrissey, descendent of Barbara Spees
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