March 2025 archive

Mar 28

The Dark Side of Chattanooga, Ohio

Even though Chattanooga, Ohio, is a little village, it has a dark side, with a few tragedies and misfortunes over the years. Some were accidents, others more nefarious…

Mar 21

The Origins of Chattanooga, Ohio, part 2

Last week I wrote about the origins of Chattanooga, Ohio, aka Chatt to the locals.
Some of the landowners’ names on the early plat maps in that area are familiar names to us today, while others are not.

Mar 18

Tombstone Tuesday-My Irish Roots

Yesterday I celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. A little. Although I am about 75% German, I believe I have a few Irish ancestors…

Mar 14

The Origins of Chattanooga, Ohio

Chattanooga, Ohio, aka Chatt, is an unincorporated village in the northwest corner of Liberty Township, Mercer County, Ohio. It is the only village in Liberty Township and in adjacent Black Creek Township…

Mar 07

Learning About Names

Onomastics: the science of names; the study of origins and forms of proper names. Names are interesting, particularly when associated with genealogy and family history. Or if you simply wonder how, when, or where a name came from. If you also enjoy learning about names, here are three books you will find interesting and helpful…