For the past 30 years my passion has been genealogy research. I started with just my immediate family and it sort of grew from there. Today there are over 40 thousand people in my Ancestry.Com file. I also have two webpages; Family Tree Maker and Find A Grave. It is my prayer that my efforts will help other genealogists long after I am gone. I considered each hour a labor of love.
I suppose it was due to my deep respect for those that came before us, that I began these efforts. When our forefathers came from other lands and states and entered the Ohio valley, there wasn't a Wal-Mart waiting for them. All they had was a covered wagon, a few tools, seed for planting, their families, and in most cases, a strong belief in God. On average each early family had 12 children, but lost 2 in infancy to diseases we now control with medication. They had to be a strong lot, to leave family and friends and venture into the unknown. In some cases they died young, and left us a history of their efforts.
I have had a wonderful life; as I had three careers. I first served in the U.S. Army Security Agency for 10 years. I then joined Toledo Scale and worked in Computer Operations for 14 years. My 3rd career was in Accounts Receivable which I pursued for another 14 years working for 7UP Bottling of Columbus and Cardinal Health.
I was blessed to meet my wife Ardella, and we were married on September 14, 1991. Sadly, the Lord took her home on February 13, 2018. Between us we have 7 remaining children, 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
In 2009 I had to retire due to health problems. So I now spend each day right here doing what I love, my genealogy research.
I will be buried in Section 118 of Greenlawn Cemetery, on the southwest side of Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, beside my dear wife.
Until our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ calls us all home.....Happy Searching! - John C Hamler - 2018.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge - Proverbs 1:7
I suppose it was due to my deep respect for those that came before us, that I began these efforts. When our forefathers came from other lands and states and entered the Ohio valley, there wasn't a Wal-Mart waiting for them. All they had was a covered wagon, a few tools, seed for planting, their families, and in most cases, a strong belief in God. On average each early family had 12 children, but lost 2 in infancy to diseases we now control with medication. They had to be a strong lot, to leave family and friends and venture into the unknown. In some cases they died young, and left us a history of their efforts.
I have had a wonderful life; as I had three careers. I first served in the U.S. Army Security Agency for 10 years. I then joined Toledo Scale and worked in Computer Operations for 14 years. My 3rd career was in Accounts Receivable which I pursued for another 14 years working for 7UP Bottling of Columbus and Cardinal Health.
I was blessed to meet my wife Ardella, and we were married on September 14, 1991. Sadly, the Lord took her home on February 13, 2018. Between us we have 7 remaining children, 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
In 2009 I had to retire due to health problems. So I now spend each day right here doing what I love, my genealogy research.
I will be buried in Section 118 of Greenlawn Cemetery, on the southwest side of Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, beside my dear wife.
Until our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ calls us all home.....Happy Searching! - John C Hamler - 2018.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge - Proverbs 1:7
For the past 30 years my passion has been genealogy research. I started with just my immediate family and it sort of grew from there. Today there are over 40 thousand people in my Ancestry.Com file. I also have two webpages; Family Tree Maker and Find A Grave. It is my prayer that my efforts will help other genealogists long after I am gone. I considered each hour a labor of love.
I suppose it was due to my deep respect for those that came before us, that I began these efforts. When our forefathers came from other lands and states and entered the Ohio valley, there wasn't a Wal-Mart waiting for them. All they had was a covered wagon, a few tools, seed for planting, their families, and in most cases, a strong belief in God. On average each early family had 12 children, but lost 2 in infancy to diseases we now control with medication. They had to be a strong lot, to leave family and friends and venture into the unknown. In some cases they died young, and left us a history of their efforts.
I have had a wonderful life; as I had three careers. I first served in the U.S. Army Security Agency for 10 years. I then joined Toledo Scale and worked in Computer Operations for 14 years. My 3rd career was in Accounts Receivable which I pursued for another 14 years working for 7UP Bottling of Columbus and Cardinal Health.
I was blessed to meet my wife Ardella, and we were married on September 14, 1991. Sadly, the Lord took her home on February 13, 2018. Between us we have 7 remaining children, 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
In 2009 I had to retire due to health problems. So I now spend each day right here doing what I love, my genealogy research.
I will be buried in Section 118 of Greenlawn Cemetery, on the southwest side of Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, beside my dear wife.
Until our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ calls us all home.....Happy Searching! - John C Hamler - 2018.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge - Proverbs 1:7
I suppose it was due to my deep respect for those that came before us, that I began these efforts. When our forefathers came from other lands and states and entered the Ohio valley, there wasn't a Wal-Mart waiting for them. All they had was a covered wagon, a few tools, seed for planting, their families, and in most cases, a strong belief in God. On average each early family had 12 children, but lost 2 in infancy to diseases we now control with medication. They had to be a strong lot, to leave family and friends and venture into the unknown. In some cases they died young, and left us a history of their efforts.
I have had a wonderful life; as I had three careers. I first served in the U.S. Army Security Agency for 10 years. I then joined Toledo Scale and worked in Computer Operations for 14 years. My 3rd career was in Accounts Receivable which I pursued for another 14 years working for 7UP Bottling of Columbus and Cardinal Health.
I was blessed to meet my wife Ardella, and we were married on September 14, 1991. Sadly, the Lord took her home on February 13, 2018. Between us we have 7 remaining children, 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
In 2009 I had to retire due to health problems. So I now spend each day right here doing what I love, my genealogy research.
I will be buried in Section 118 of Greenlawn Cemetery, on the southwest side of Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, beside my dear wife.
Until our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ calls us all home.....Happy Searching! - John C Hamler - 2018.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge - Proverbs 1:7
