Re: Searching for McConkey, Hartzell, Higgins records in Fairfield Co.
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Searching for McConkey, Hartzell, Higgins records in Fairfield Co.
Matthew McConkey 10/27/06
Hi Matt,I guess it's better late than never, so I'm responding to your 2006 posting.You mentioned Filena McConkey as d/o George W. and Sarah Higgins.I'm wondering if you have run across this clan being in the Jefferson or Harrison County, OH area around 1812.There was an Adam W. Conaky living next to Thomas Bay in 1820; in 1830, Adam McOncky.War of 1812 had James and Samuel McConky listed as privates - also from Harrison/Jefferson counties.Seems Filenia (sic) McConkey married William Bay, son of Thomas Bay and Mary Bail (Bale) about 1860 in Clinton County, IL and had son named Tevis (Tevia) A., b 1861 who married Sarah Owen.Filenia R. Bay married Reuben Sefton on 11/9/1873 in Fayette County, IL.I suppose William died or split.Thomas Bay in IL is thought to be from Jefferson County Oh and claimed to be private in a War of 1812 company.Wonder if any of this rings any bells.Tom Bay, Powell, OH ([email protected])