James(?) Hartshorn of Delaware

So-called, because there is no proof that he was the husband
of Ann Meridith, nor that he ever resided in the state of Ohio.

Nevertheless, Ann Meridith Hartshorn lists the
names and dates of birth of her nine Hartshorn children.
[transcribed letter from Warren O. Walker]

One of the more prolific families descended from the progenitor, was the line of Samuel. His decendants have been thoroughly researched,thanks to Eileen Thomas of Newport, Ohio and Eva Jean
Hartshorn of Woodsfield, Ohio. They are the ones responsible for this project ever getting off the ground.

This is the land in which the Hartshorns settled.

Ohio River at St Marys, WV
across from Newport, Ohio

Ohio River at St Marys, WV,
coal barges headed downriver.

James(?) and Ann (Meridith) Hartshorn were likely the progenitors of nine children. With the help of many folks, I have tried to follow these colorful families who flourished across the state of Ohio, and beyond.

There were heroes and rascals, just like all families.
My goal has been to sort out all these folks and connect the dots--hopefully, back to England.

The links above consist of material I have accumulated over the years. Some of this information wasn't available when I published my book.

I tried to set up a "Guest Book" but that didn't work, so if you have any comments, write me at

If you would like to listed as a researcher, write me.
I'll be happy to list you here so you can reach cousins.

NAME e-mail address Hartshorn line, etc.

Robert J. Drake hinde@escape.ca John Wesley², dau Mariah Jane³

Edmund Hartshorn ehartshorn@worldnet.att.net Clarence⁴, Cephus³, Samuel²

For the family of James(?) HARTSHORN, PLEASE GO HERE

For the other Ohio Hartshorns, PLEASE GO HERE

James(?) Hartshorn of Delaware

So-called, because there is no proof that he was the husband of Ann Meridith, nor that he ever resided in the state of Ohio.

Nevertheless, Ann Meridith Hartshorn lists the names and dates of birth of her nine Hartshorn children. [transcribed letter from Warren O. Walker]

One of the more prolific families descended from the progenitor, was the line of Samuel. His decendants have been thoroughly researched,thanks to Eileen Thomas of Newport, Ohio and Eva Jean Hartshorn of Woodsfield, Ohio. They are the ones responsible for this project ever getting off the ground.

This is the land in which the Hartshorns settled.

James(?) and Ann (Meridith) Hartshorn were likely the progenitors of nine children. With the help of many folks, I have tried to follow these colorful families who flourished across the state of Ohio, and beyond.

There were heroes and rascals, just like all families. My goal has been to sort out all these folks and connect the dots--hopefully, back to England.

So-called, because there is no proof that he was the husband
of Ann Meridith, nor that he ever resided in the state of Ohio.

Nevertheless, Ann Meridith Hartshorn lists the
names and dates of birth of her nine Hartshorn children.
[transcribed letter from Warren O. Walker]

One of the more prolific families descended from the progenitor, was the line of Samuel. His decendants have been thoroughly researched,thanks to Eileen Thomas of Newport, Ohio and Eva Jean
Hartshorn of Woodsfield, Ohio. They are the ones responsible for this project ever getting off the ground.

There were heroes and rascals, just like all families.
My goal has been to sort out all these folks and connect the dots--hopefully, back to England.