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_ancestry/first-families-of-ohio.md

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+---
+id: first-families-of-ohio
+title: First Families of Ohio
+subtitle: Member _jure_ Barzilla Bunnell (1807, Ross County) and Sophia Baumgardener (1810, Warren County)
+date: 2024-12-20
+qualifying_ancestors: [ "Barzilla Bunnell (1807, Ross County)",
+                        "Sophia Baumgardener (1810, Warren County)" ]
+author: James P. Howard, II
+layout: page
+guid: first-families-of-ohio
+featured_image: /assets/img/ancestry/first-families-of-ohio.webp
+permalink: /ancestry/first-families-of-ohio
+redirect_from: [ "/ancestry/ffo", "/ancestry/ogs/ffo" ]
+---
+
+The [First Families of
+Ohio](https://www.ogs.org/lineage-societies/first-families-of-ohio/) is
+a lineage society of the Ohio Genealogical Society, honoring descendants
+of pioneers who settled in Ohio by the end of 1820. This prestigious
+society recognizes the significant contributions of these early settlers
+in shaping Ohio's history and preserving their legacy for future
+generations.
+
+## Barzilla Bunnell and Sophia Baumgardener
+
+[Barzilla Bunnell](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bunnell-713) was born
+on April 9, 1807, in Ross County, Ohio, and [Sophia
+Baumgardener](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Baumgardener-12) was born on
+August 28, 1810, in Warren County, Ohio.  They married on August 16,
+1832, and began their life together in Ohio, where Barzilla worked as a
+farmer. Their early years in Ohio are emblematic of the pioneering
+spirit that defined the state’s early settlers.
+
+### Contributions and Legacy
+
+Barzilla and Sophia raised a family and contributed to the growth of
+their community through their dedication to agriculture. In the mid-19th
+century, they relocated to White County, Indiana, where they continued
+their farming pursuits. Barzilla’s work ethic and Sophia’s role in
+managing their household underscore the resilience and determination of
+Ohio’s early settlers.
+
+Sophia passed away on January 23, 1883, and Barzilla followed on
+December 29, 1891. Both are buried in the Bunnell Cemetery in Reynolds,
+Indiana. Their lives and legacy are honored as part of Ohio's early
+settler history, and my membership in First Families of Ohio ensures
+their contributions are remembered.
+
+## About First Families of Ohio
+
+Established by the Ohio Genealogical Society, First Families of Ohio is
+a lineage society that recognizes descendants of individuals who resided
+in the state before 1821. Members must demonstrate direct descent and
+provide documented evidence of their ancestors' residency in Ohio during
+this period.
+
+Inductees are honored at the annual Ohio Genealogical Society
+Conference, where they receive a certificate and a commemorative pin.
+Those proving ancestors who lived in Ohio by 1803 also receive the FFO
+1803 Bicentennial pin, marking their ties to Ohio’s earliest pioneers.
+
+## Legacy and Membership
+
+Through my membership in First Families of Ohio, I honor the lives of
+Barzilla Bunnell and Sophia Baumgardener, whose journey and
+contributions reflect the pioneering values of early Ohio settlers.
+Their story is a testament to the enduring impact of Ohio’s first
+families on the state's history and development.
+
+*Additional memberships will be added as they are approved.*

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   img: /assets/img/ribbons/hereditary/GSWAR1812.svg
   alt: "General Society of the War of 1812"
+- id: OGS-FFO
+  type: hereditary
+  date: 1964-12-31
+  url: /ancestry/ogs/ffo
+  img: /assets/img/ribbons/hereditary/OGS-FFO.svg
+  alt: "First Families of Ohio"