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This site is dedicated to the genealogical research of the Ervin surname. Specifically those found in the southeastern region of Ohio in the late 1700s and early 1800s, as that is where my Ervin line came from and can still be found today. We've placed our research online in the hopes that others may benefit from it. If you find our information useful, please feel free to link to us as the source of your information, but please don't copy our images. We invite anyone researching the Ervin, Irvin, Erwin, Irwin and related surnames from any area to join...It's free. If you would like to contribute, we offer several ways for our Registered Members to share their research and get involved.
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Announcements & News
3rd Party DNA Results can now be Uploaded to FamilyTree DNA with their new Third Party Services
Posted on 14. Dec, 2011 by AmyFamily Tree DNA now allows individuals who have tested with 3rd parties such as Ancestry.com, GeneTree, and Sorenson's SMGF, to upload their DNA results to FamilyTree's extensive database for comparison. Visit THIS LINK for more information.
John D. Schwenker (Dec 18, 1920 - Jul 24, 2011)
Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 by Amy |
John D. "Jack" Schwenker, 90, of Sarasota, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed quietly into the arms of Our Lord on July 24, 2011.
Born December 18, 1920, to the late Charles and Cora Schwenker, Jack graduated from East High School and received his undergraduate and Juris Doctorate degrees from the Ohio State University. He proudly served our country as a Captain during WWII. Jack was devoted to his family and a loyal friend. He was a true gentleman and lived life to the fullest. Predeceased by half siblings Charles V. Schwenker and Mary McGrath. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Patricia A. (Patti) Schwenker: and children, Suzi (Mike) Widner of Grove City, OH, John (Jaynee) Schwenker Jr. of Hilliard, OH, Ginny White of Sarasota, FL, Dan (Heather) Schwenker of Upper Arlington, OH, and Steve Schwenker of Sarasota; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grand-children. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, August 6, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Sarasota. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Jack's honor to the National Multiple Sclerosis Association, 706 Haeddonfield Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 or via the internet at http://support.msassociation.org/goto/schwenker. Jack has chosen MSAA to recive donations in lieu of flowers because his yougest son Steve, has the advanced stages of MS. John Schwenker is my grandfather on my mother's side. |
Happy Birthday Roy Ervin!
Posted on 05. Nov, 2010 by AmyPlease join me in wishing Roy Eugene Ervin a very Happy Birthday tomorrow! Without Roy, our research would not be where it is today.
Thanks Roy! We hope you have a special day!
Love,
All your ERVIN cousins
Robert Donald "Bob" Ervin, Sr. (1942-2010)
Posted on 17. Oct, 2010 by pdpatrick in Obituary| Robert Donald "Bob" Ervin, Sr. | |||
Robert Donald "Bob" Ervin, Sr., age 68, of Wellston, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 15, 2010, at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 21, 1942 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Ansel and Susanna Samuel Ervin. Bob was a 1959 graduate of Wellston High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served during the Vietnam War. He retired, as a quality control manager, from Buckeye Automatic in McArthur where he was employed for 30 years. Bob was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Rodney, a member of the American Legion Post 371 of Wellston, and a member of A.S.Q.C. for over 40 years. He was an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed listening to bluegrass music. Bob is survived by his wife, Debbie Kelly Ervin; four children, JR Ervin of Wellston, Rhonda Duncan of Mechanicsburg, Oh., Stephanie (Russell) Manring of McArthur, and Kelly (Lee) Taylor of Cable, Oh.; two step-children, Kenny (Angie) Kelly of Wellston and Kim (Rick) Kuhn of Wellston; eight grandchildren, Brooke (Brian) Steffy, Ben Ervin, Alyx and Tori Manring, Bobby and Steven Taylor, Michael (Ashley) Patterson, and Paige Patterson; brothers and sisters, Alice (Kenny)Brooks of Columbus, Ruth (Loren) Jolly of Wheelersburg, Louie Ervin of Columbus, and Barbara House of Wellston; sisters-in-law, Lillian Ervin of Circleville and Marjorie Ervin of Jackson, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Besides his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra Reed Ervin in 1996 and brothers and sisters, Paul Ervin, Roger Ervin and Joann Cross. Calling hours will be Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Lusher officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post 372 of Wellston. |
James Russell Ervin (1919 - 2010)
Posted on 26. Sep, 2010 by Amy
James Russell ERVIN, 91, of Millersport, was called home to the Lord peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2010.
Born on January 19, 1919, James was the 12th child born out of 17 children to the late Maurice Alfred ERVIN and Sarah S. SPURBECK of McCuneville, Ohio located in Vinton County.
James is survived by his sons, Maurice Ervin of Newark, and Chester (Suzy) Ervin of Millersport; daughter, Linda Ervin of Millersport; grandchildren, Kevin Foster, Kim Cremeans, Monty Ervin, Tracy Ervin, Clint Ervin, Molly Henderson, Chad Ervin, Brian White, and Brett White; 14 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his wife Lula Mae (Faught) Ervin, his son James M. Ervin, and all of his siblings.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home, Baltimore with Pastor Doug Lynn officiating. Friends may visit 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Caring Cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Rd, Lancaster, OH 43130, in James' memory.
