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EVA HENLY Forest Home Cemetery; Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio
HICKSVILLE, O., May 25 - Mrs. Eva Henly, 76, died here Sunday as a result of cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral rites
will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at her home in charge of Rev. H. B. Monroe. Burial in Forest Home Cemetery. Two
sisters survive, Mrs. Theda Baker, Hicksville, and Mrs. Rose Thompson, Edgerton, O.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana May 26, 1936
Contributed by Karin King, July 2021
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WILLIAMS ARPS Funeral services for William Arps, 72, of 2313 Pittsburgh St., will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Defiance County, Ohio, Rev. Vernon DeVantier officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call the Wesche Funeral Home, Napoleon, Ohio. Mr. Arps died Sunday morning in Defiance City Hospital after a long illness. A native of Henry County, Ohio, he had resided six months with a daughter, Mrs. Clara Sweinhagen, near Defiance. He retired in 1958 after 15 years as a press operator for General Electric Co. Mr. Arps was a veteran of World War I and a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Also surviving are a son, William, near Ridgeville Corners, Ohio; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; two brothers, Henry, Okolons, Ohio and Herman, Sandusky, Ohio; and three sisters, Mrs. Frieda Wolf, near Ridgeville Corners, and Mrs. Helen Hasse and Mrs. Hilda Fintel, both of near Hamler, Ohio.
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JOHN S ACUS was born in Tiffin Township Defiance County
Ohio October 19 1843, one of a family of four children, two sisters and one brother, the
brother dieing in infancy. His father died when Mr. Acus was three years
old. His mother afterward married J.J. Russel. Six children came to bless
this union. Mr. Acus, being the oldest son he assisted his stepfather clear the land and till the soil.
October the 6 1872 he was untied in marriage to Chtherine B Sucher.
Three sons were born to them; Frank and Charles of Lockland Ohio, George of the home.
About a year after the mariage they moved to Bryan Ohio where they lived a short time when
they purchased a farm in Tiffin Township, living on this farm until 1888 when they sold
out and moved to Stryker Ohio, where they resided until 1900. Selling this home they moved
back to Tiffin Township purchasing their present home farm residing her until he was
called to his home in heaven.
Mr. and Mrs Acus spent over a half century in their
home life. He was a moral man and an edeal husband and father, a good neighbor and a
friend to all who knew him.
He had been in declining health for several years. Saturday night March
13 926, he received the final summons at the age of 82 years 4 month 22 days leaving to
mourn three sons, nine grand children, on half brother and many loving relatives and
friends. The funeral was held from the house Tuesday March 16 and the body was
laid to rest in the Evansport Cemetery.
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, 1-27-2002
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William Ashton and Malinda (Lambert) Ashton
Malinda E. Lambert, daughter of Valmer and Rebecca
Ann Lambert, was born in Clay county, Indiana, July 11, 1851 and departed
this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs Edna Bell, May 9, 1927 at the
age of 75 years, nine months, and 28 days.
When but a small girl, she came to Defiance county, where she grew
to womanhood and spent the rest of her life in the service of God and humankind.
On September 16, 1869 she was united in holy matrimony to William
S. Ashton. To this union were born ten children, one of whom, Myrtle E.,
preceded her in death March 9, 1897, the husband passed to his eternal reward March 10,
1915, two brothers, Jesse W. and Frank Lambert, six grandchildren, and
one great-grandchild have crossed over to await her coming on the other shore.
Mother Ashton became a Christian early in life and has for many
years been a member of the Ayersville M. E. Church.
Those who survive to await their final summons are nine children,
Mrs. Cora A Kleinhenn of Belmer, Delaware, Grant O. of Morenci, Mich.,
Clifford of Rimer, O., and Mrs. Florence C. Myers, Frank V., Mrs. Edna Bell,
Mrs. Grace March, and Mrs. Vera Browns all of Defiance
county, one brother, Walter Lambert of Defiance, 20 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren, besides other relatives and a host of friends.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank all the neighbors and friends for the sympathy
given, the assistance rendered, and for the beautiful floral offerings in these days of
our bereavement, also the pianist, singers, and pall-bearers for the beautiful music and
splendid service rendered, and the ministers, Rev. B.F. Gordon and Rev.
J.E. McCoy, for the helpful message and comforting words spoken.
The Children.
Submitted May 31, 2001 by Rex Browns
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Lima News, Mar 28, 1920
Henry M. BAKER, 73, for many years an employee of the Lake Erie freight
offices, Lima, died suddenly in Waynesfield last Thursday. For the past year
he had been making his home with his daughter Mrs. Mary Sanders, Waynesfield where death occurred.
He was born in Defiance. At the age of 16 he enlisted in the Civil war,
serving with the 116th regiment. After the war he was married to Miss Mary
Mehre of that city, who died 23 years ago. a son and two daughters survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 o'clock in the Church of Our
Lady of Perpetual Help, Defiance. Interment will be at Riverside cemetery, Defiance.
Submitted Jan. 28, 2005 by Bob
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Bryan Democrat, March 23, 1923, page 7
Abe Lincoln BIGLOW was born
on a county, Ohio, April 27th, 1861 and was taken from the body at Mark
Center, Ohio, March 15th, 1923, after a useful and eventful life of almost
sixty-two years. Mr. Biglow had been in failing health for several months and
had been busily arranging his affairs , at Ashland, Wisconsin where he had has
his home and work since 1908, so as to take a long rest back in Ohio among the
old friends and neighbors but it was not to be. He had put it off too long
and collapsed utterly on Wednesday afternoon while making a friendly call
after having been in Hicksville only a few hours. He only lived until
Thursday night about nine of the clock. His sister, Mrs. Stella Blosser, of
Hicksville and brother C. C. Biglow of Latta, were with him until the end. A
daughter, Miss Marvel came from Chicago as soon as word was received but was
too late to see her father in the flesh. Besides herself there are two
sisters, Dea and Thelma, both married, Kemp, Craig and Abe L. junior, all
married and Terry and Max single yet, of the immediate family. to miss this
kind and indulgent father. There are also six grandchildren. The mother and
one son, Jute, having gone before to welcome him.
Mr. Biglow began teaching
school at a very early age and was a success in every instance. In 1886 when
the writer first became his pupil he had built up a school of nearly a hundred
which so filled the upper room of the old brick school in Farmer, a table was
placed at the front which was surrounded and the three infants of the school
placed in the center aisle with globe boxes as desks. Our ages ranged from
eleven to twenty-one (or older). and we studied everything under the sun to be
studied at that time. Those three years of schooling under this man were to
me the "beginning of wisdom" and foundation of facts. he taught us to reason
things out for ourselves and express it to him in our own language, subject to
expert criticism as to correctness. During one year we wrote a grammar, each
one for himself, choosing our facts from all the "grammar books" then in
print. Three more years of his kindly instruction would have done more for us
than all that came after him.
He left here in 1899 for Defiance, thence going to Delta and to Bryan about
1893 when he began work for the Williams County Telephone Company, attending
to the building of the county lines.
In 1905 he was induced to
take up teaching agian in Farmer where he secured a state charter for our then
third grade high school. He remained to graduate three classes, when he was
offered another telephone position, a state wide one, at Ashland, Wisconsin,
when he left Bryan and has made his home in Wisconsin since.
Two years of this time he
spent as assembly man at Madison. Our friend had been admitted to the bar as
a lawyer in Ohio, years ago. He was wonderful in debates and excelled in
oratory. There is a certificate on record at Columbus, showing 100% in every
branch offered in state examination at that time from arithmetic to calculus
and the same in every line.
A wonderful man has gone from
earth, a great thinker, a kind and thoughtful father and brother, a friend to
all. If no other evidence were given us of immortality of the real man, the
death of one like the man who was always working toward a goal, always happy,
always learning, never weary in the work of his life, would be enough to make
us sure he shall go on to better things upon the spirit side of the veil
teaching others and being taught just as he always did here. M. B. C.
Buried in Mount Hope Cemetary, Ashland, Wisconsin.
Submitted Aug. 30 2003 by Dansndoll@aol.com
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Obituary Paul J. BOWMAN Sr
Forest Home Cemetery; Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio
Evening Star; DeKalb County, Indiana ; Thursday, April 4, 1996
HICKSVILLE, Ohio - Paul J. Bowman Sr., 65, died Wednesday at 11:22 a.m. in Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne,
where he had been a patient since Sunday. He had been in failing health for several years.
He retired in 1989 from Consolidated Freight Trucking Co. in Fremont. He also worked for T.I.M.E.-DC of Chicago
and Reed Lines of Defiance, Ohio. He lived on Arthur Street in Hicksville. He served in the Korean Conflict with
the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division.
He was a member of First Church of Christ in Hicksville, where he served as a deacon. He was a member of the
Hicksville Eagles Lodge and Veterans of Foreign Wars post. He was an Indianhead Association life member.
Mr. Bowman was born May 19, 1930, in DeKalb County to the late Joseph and Rosella (Huff) Bowman.
He married Althea Phillips on July 3, 1959, in Hicksville, and she survives.
Also surviving are four sons, Jeffery Paul of Alma Center, Wis., and Robert Lee, Randall Lynn and Paul Joseph Jr.,
all of Cincinnati; four daughters, Marjorie Osmun, Wanda Edwards, and Sandra Edwards, all of Hicksville, and
Judy Munsey of Butler; one sister, Helen Morse of Angola; one brother, Arthur of Phoenix, Ariz; 13 grandchildren
and 10 stepgrandchildren. One daughter, one brother and three grandsons preceded him in death.
Friends may call Friday after 2 p.m. in Brown Funeral Home, Hicksville. The Hicksville Eagles Lodge will conduct
a memorial service Friday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Services will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in the
First Church of Christ, Hicksville, with Minister Ken Wellman officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery,
Hicksville, with military services by the Hicksville posts of the VFW and American Legion.
Memorial contributions may be given to the church.
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Riverside Cemetery; Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio
Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; August 8, 1986
DEFIANCE - Theodore L. Hench, 65, died Thursday in Defiance Hospital
Surviving are his wife, Mary "Sal"; three sons, Mark, Eric and Curt, all of Defiance; one daughter, Karla, of
Ann Arbor, Mich.; five sisters, and seven grandchildren.
Services at 11:30 a.m. EDT Saturday (10:30 a.m. Fort Wayne time) in St. John's Catholic Church. Calling after
9 a.m. today in Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home. Memorials to American Diabetes Association.
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Obituary and photo of Catherine BROWNS
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"The following obituary has been transcribed from an unidentified newspaper clipping.
Several letters from Mrs. Bostater to her brother, David Conrad Ritenour (he changed the spelling of his surname from
Ridenour around the time of his service in the Civil War) were sent from Bryan, Ohio. Since the burial was in Ney, I do
not know whether this obituary should be posted in Defiance or Williams County." - Lee Cheesbrough
MRS. MARY BOSTATER
Mary, daughter of Samuel and Catharine Ridenour, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, September 13,
1833, and died August 22, 1917, aged 83 years, 11 months and nine days. She leaves one
sister, Rachel of Waldron, Mich., a brother David of Otis, Ind., a foster child, Mrs. Lewis Schlotterback of Ligonier, Ind.,
and many other relatives and friends to mourn her departure.
When a child, she came to Defiance County with her
parents. Her mother died in the year 1840. She then returned to her grandparents in
Jefferson County, and in 1848 she came to Williams County. She was married to David M. Bostater
in 1852, he having passed to the Beyond in 1904. She united with the Church of the
Brethren in 1873, and remained a faithful member till Death relieved her suffering.
The funeral was held at the Ney M.E. church Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Daniel P. Koch, assisted
by G.W. and Arthur Sellers.
The pains of Death are past
Labor and sorrow cease
And life's long warfare closed at last
Her soul is found in Peace.
Submitted by Lee Cheesbrough , May 5, 2001
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EMMA BRUNNER Dec 7 1924 Emma wife of Warren died at her home in Delaware Twp. Defiance Co Ohio. Church services
held at Oak Grove Chuch on the Hicksvill Pike and burial at Brunersburg Cemetery. She leaves five children, Mrs Charles Beindorf,
Highland Twp, Mrs William Corwin, Richland Twp, Warren Bruner Jr Toldod, and Charles Bruner and Miss Pearl Bruner at
home. Seven brother and four sister are surviving John Roehrig, William, James and Elmer all of Defiance, Amos of Brookville,
and Lyman of Malinta. Albert Roehrig who had not been located, sisters are Mrs Mary Lang Delaware
Twp, Mrs Ada Leaders, Mrs Estella (George) Gibler, both of Defiance and Mrs Lulu Speiser also of Delaware Twp.
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, 2-6-2002
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John CAREY
Newspaper and date unknown;
John CAREY was born in England, Dec.29,1839. Died at
Ft.Wayne,Ind., Jan.22,1916, aged 76 yrs. and 26 days. He was a Civil war veteran. The
surviving relatives are sons Sherman, Daniel, and George, all in the west, 4 brothers,
Orvill of Nebr., Charles of South Dakota, George and Thomas F., of Hicksville, one sister
Ruth BUBB of Toledo. His wife died 24 years ago and one son Charles 15 years ago. He
joined the M.E. church when a young man in Wayne county, but was not identified with any
church at time of death. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. W.E. Strete at the Hosack
funeral parlor and interment in Forest Home cemetery.
Submitted Aug. 14, 2002 by RHKB253@aol.com
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Defiance Crescent News, May 24, 1924
MRS. JULIA CATON DIES HERE TODAY
Came From Ireland When Eight Years Old, Moved Here 20 Years Ago
Mrs. Julia Ann Caton, 78, widow of the late Richard Caton, died this
morning at 510 o'clock at her home, 136 East High street, having taken
sick six weeks ago. Anaemia caused death.
Mrs. Caton, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, sailed to America when
eight years old, going to Ottawa where she resided with her parents, the
late Mr. and Mrs. Bernard (Bryan) Kavenaugh. Mrs. Caton lived in Ottawa
50 years, and then moved to Defiance 20 years ago. Her husband died
three years after they came to Defiance and Mrs. Caton continued to live here.
Mrs. Caton was the mother of six children Mrs. Edward Dangler, Ottawa;
Mrs. Harley Hale, Defiance; Mrs. Isaac DeVeaux, Defiance; John Caton,
Detroit; Phillip Caton, Ottawa, and James Caton, Toledo. There are 15
grandchildren and 14 (great?) grandchildren.
Fr. George H. Lang will solemnize the requiem mass Tuesday morning at 9
o'clock at St. John's Catholic church, internment following in Riverside cemetery.
Submitted March 20, 2001 by Charlene Bauer
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Daily Crescent News
MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1906
NORTH DEFIANCE RESIDENT DIES
Richard Caton, aged 70 years, who for three years has been confined to
his home on North High street with paralysis, died early Monday morning
from a stroke suffered Friday morning.
Mr. Caton was born in Franklin County, near Columbus, 1835. In 1862 he
was married to Miss Julia Kovener (Kavanaugh) of Franklin County. A few
years later they moved to Putnam county where Mr. Caton was engaged in
the manufacturing business for a number of years.
Three years ago the family moved to Defiance from Putnam. He has since
been confined to his home with paralysis.
The deceased is survived by his wife and six children Mrs. Isaac
DeVeaux, Philip Caton, Mrs. Dangler, and Miss Emma Caton, of this city,
and John Caton, who lives at Toledo, and James Caton, a resident of Ottawa.
Two sisters and thirteen granchildren are also living.
Mr. Caton held the office of Justice of the Peace in Putnam county
several terms. The funeral will occur from St. Mary's Catholic church
at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev. Frances Collens will officiate.
Burial in Riverside cemetery.
Submitted March 20, 2001 by Charlene Bauer
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FOREST R. CLARK
World War Veteran's Burial Sunday.
Forest R. Clark, Former Hicksville Resident, Dies at Dayton Hospital
Funeral services for Forest R. Clark, aged 64, of
Newville, overseas veteran in the World War who died Thursday in the veteran's
hospital at Dayton, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Perkins & Reed funeral
here. Rev. William Nice, pastor of the Church of Christ at Newville,
officiated, and burial was made in Forest Home cemetery.
Mr. Clark had been ill for a number years with tuberculosis.
He was born September 5, 1876, a son of Charles and Sarah Hull Clark of
Newville, and when a boy located with his parents in Hicksville. When 15 years
old he accompanied his parents to Chicago, where he resided and where he was
married to Anna Wallie on August 17, 1897. In 1902 he returned to Hicksville,
employed as a lineman.
Shortly after returning to Hicksville, January 11, 1904, he enlisted in the
Ohio National Guard, Company E, Second Infantry, and served until May 9, 1909,
when he resigned holding the rank of a Captain.
On September 23rd, 1918, he sailed for France for overseas duty as First
Sergeant, and returned to the homeland May 19th, 1919, broken in health and
unable to serve longer.
He received honorable discharge June 2nd, 1919, at Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio.
He was one of the organizers of Edward C. Smart Post No. 223, a member of
the St. Joe, Ind., Legion Post, and also a member of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Hicksville.
During the last ten years, the family had resided at Newville.
Surviving are the widow; daughters, Mrs. Florence Fox of St. Petersburg,
Fla., and Mrs. Ethel Davies of Chicago; sons, Carl Clark of Newville, and
Thomas Clark of Edgerton; and ten grandchildren.
Submitted Dec 20, 2003 by Ponybet@aol.com,
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Defiance Crescent News, May 23, 1929
Mrs. Catherine Clouse
The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Clouse, 94, who died
Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jonas Mack on the Ney road,
will be held Friday at 930 a.m. at Marysdale Catholic church with Rev. Father William Armitage
of Delaware Bend officiating. Burial will be made in the Marysdale cemetery.
Submitted March 29, 2001 by Lynn A. Thomas
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Daily Crescent News May 4, 1911
George Clous, aged 80 years 8 months and 26 days, died
at 1.50 this morning at his home in Washington township. He is survived by the widow, two
sons and four daughters. Benjamin and Joseph of the state of Kansas and Marguerite Mack
of Washington township. The funeral will be held Monday morning at nine o'clock from the
Marysdale (Mud Creek) Catholic church, Rev. Theis officiating. Burial in
the Marysdale cemetery.
Submitted March 29, 2001 by Lynn A. Thomas
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Defiance Crescent News, 19 January 1959, p.2,c.5
Mrs. Anna M. Corcellious, 79, died Saturday at
8:15 pm. in Defiance City Hospital where she had been a patient since Jan. 5 when she fell
in her home, 226 Jackson Ave., and fractured a wrist. Death was attributed to a stroke.
She was born near Defiance on Nov. 21, 1879, a daughter of Henry and Julia Marihugh.
She was reared here, lived in Toledo a number of years and then returned to Defiance where
she had resided for a time. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Andrew B. Jeffers;
her second husband, Louis Corcellious, and 11 brothers and sisters.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Nora) Knopp,
and a grandson, William, both of Toledo. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxilliary, and a past president of the Spanish War Veterans
Auxilliary. The funeral will be conducted Tuesday at 2 pm. at the Morris - _ick Mortuary
by the Rev. Samuel Sedziol, First Baptist minister, burial will be in
Riverside cemetery.
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, Feb. 13, 2002
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Roxey Rossetta (GRANDY) CAREY
Newspaper and date unknown;
Roxey Rossetta,daughter of Ezra and Jane GRANDY, was born in Milford
township, Defiance county,Ohio, Jan.8,1847. With her parents she removed to Illinois for a
short time; with this exception her residence has been in Milford. She was united in
marriage with Daniel CAREY, April 14,1867. To them was born three children,two sons and one
daughter. The husband died Jan.8,1881, and the daughter June 30,1913. In her youth she
joined the Church of the United Bretheren in Christ at Milford Center and never was
forgetful of the one who alone hath the words of eternal life. She knew something of the
pioneer life of the community and left with the three fatherless children increased her
responsibility and care. Faithfully she performed her part and was always ready to aid
others as opportunity presented. She departed this life Oct.17,1916,aged 69 years 9 months
9 days. She is survived by two sons, Horatio of Findlay,O., Henry P., of Milford, two
brothers, Henry GRANDY of Milford, Albert GRANDY of Terry, Mont., seven grandchildren and
many friends who deplore their loss. Funeral services from the West Milford U.B., Friday,
conducted by Rev. J.W. LILLY.
Card of Thanks;
We wish to express our appreciation, and extend our thanks to the
neighbors and friends for their sympathy and assistance in this time of bereavement in the
death and burial of our mother. Also to the choir, and minister. - The Children.
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The Chronicle May 31 1912.
John Franklin Culler
John was son of Jacob and Leah Culler was born Feb. 26 1849 near Massillion Stark Co Ohio
departed this life May 21 1912 near mark Center Defiance Co Oh. He was the youngest of
eight children. Was united in Marriage Sept 20 1874 to Charlotte Wold and to this union
were born two children one son Silas P and on daughter who died in 1878. His wife also
died in 1878. He then married in 1879 to Sarah Elizabeth Sword. To them was born one son
Howard who died in 1888, then in 1904 his second wife died. He had moved from Stark Co to
Defiance co. i 1883 on to the farm where he resided when death claimed him. He was a
member of the Reformed Church in Sherwood and burial was in Sherwood Cemetery
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, 1-27-2002
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Elizabeth Jane Shutt Davis
daughter of John and Elizabeth Shutt, was born in De Kalb County near Spencerville,
Ind., Nov. 9, 1853, and fell, asleep in Jesus at her home in Defiance County, Hicksville,
Ohio, Aug. 16, 1928, at the age or 74 years, 9 months, and 7 days.
On October 24, 1875 she was united in marriage
with William H. Davis. To this union were born 3 sons and 2 daughters Lewis M. of
Spencerville, Ind., Clarence of Elkhart, Ind., William, who preceded mother to the glory
land when five years of age, Inez Wagner of Auburn, Ind., and Vernus Doub of Elkhart, Ind.
In 1872 she was converted and in 1882 united with
the United Brethren Church at the Sharon Class, Hicksville Circuit, of which she remained
a member until her decease. For 56 years she lived a consistent Christian life ever
mindful of her duty to her loving Savior and ready and willing to help those who were in
need of sympathy and help. The highest aim in her life was to so live, that when the
summons came, it would be well with her soul, only waiting for the call to come home. The
day preceding her death she raised her arms and exclaimed, "Better land, Better
land." Oh, the blessedness of knowing that all is well with the soul. She leaves to
mourn her departure, an aged companion, two sons, two daughters, seven grandchildren, one
great grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Martin Waters, and many other relatives and friends. In
her departure we sense our loss but realize it is her eternal gain.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. C.L. Smith, assisted by the pastor, Rev. B.S.
Nichols, also Rev. Arnold Schleisher, pastor of the United Brethren Church. Interment was
made in the White City Cemetery near Spencerville, Ind.
Submitted July 13, 2001 by Keith Wagner
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William H.H. Davis,
who was 89 years old last Sunday died at 925 a.m.
on Wednesday, July 31, 1929 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur L. Doub, 2140 Morton
Avenue, Elkhart, Indiana. He had been at the Doub home since July 7, when he came from his
own home in Defiance County, Hicksville, Ohio.
William Henry Harrison Davis, son of David Conner and Rhoda Cracraft
Davis was born July 28, 1840 near New Castle, (then Beaver County, now Lawrence County),
Pennsylvania. His early life was spent in the vicinity where he was born, until the call
came for volunteers for his country.
He enlisted June 8, 1861, at Mt. Jackson, Pennsylvania. From there he
was sent to Alexandria, when a few months later he was sent to Harrisburg, Pa., and there
enlisted in the 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Battery B, under Captain Cooper, who
paid him the tribute of being a faithful, fearless, and dutiful soldier. He served in the
following battles; Mechanicsville, June 26, 27, 1862; Gaines Mill, June 28, 29, 30. During
this battle he was wounded, but by firm determination and courage he stayed at his post of
duty and fought faithfully in the New Market Cross Roads, Bull Run, second battle South
Mountain, Maryland, and Anteitam, which ended the seven day battles. He fought at
Fredericksburg, Virginia, December, 1862, and again in the second battle April 30 and May
1, 1863, United States Ford, May 6, 1863, Battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 3, 1863 and Mine
Run Nov. 28, 30, 1863. He was honorably discharged June 8, 1864, returning to Lawrence
County, New Castle, Pennsylvania.
After reaching New Castle on his way home he was walking on a country
road towards his parents farm when cries of distress attacked him to a mountain stream
into which an eight year old boy had fallen. The child s mother frantically helpless was
the only one near. The soldier leaped into the stream and rescued the boy. Two years ago
when Mr. Davis was visiting his boyhood scenes an aged uncle of the boy hunted him up
"to shake his hand" and thank him for the deed.
Soon after the close of the war Mr. Davis located on a wooded track near
Angola, in Steuben County Indiana and hewed out a home for himself and his parents, whom
he induced to follow him from Pennsylvania. Later he came to Coburntown near Spencerville
in De Kalb County, Indiana working on a farm. He was superintendent of a Sunday school
which was held in a schoolhouse at McCalla s Corners, and was active in church work,
serving as superintendent, class leader, Sunday school teacher, trustee, financial board
and as delegate for different religious assemblies. He was very active in the welfare of
the community, serving in different official capacities in the public school, etc.
About 50 years ago he united with the United Brethren Church, of which
he remained a faithful member, also active, until about two years ago, when his health
failed and prevented him from attending the services where the Lord met and so woundrously
blest him. In his last illness he was heard to say not once but many times, "His will
be done, I am ready to go." Mr. Davis had been in failing health for a year afflicted
with cancer.
Mr. Davis was married to Elizabeth Jane Shutt at Coburntown on October
24, 1875 and they settled at once on a farm at Jackson Center near Auburn. Four years
later they bought a place three miles east of Hicksville, and later, after living near
Spencerville in De Kalb County, Indiana 20 years, they retired 14 years ago from farm life
and located in Defiance County, Hicksville Ohio. Mrs. Davis died there August 16, last.
Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Arthur Doub; another daughter, Mrs.
Martin Wagner of Auburn two sons, the Rev. L. M. Davis of Huntington and Clarence J. Davis
of Milford, and seven grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter. Another son William
preceded him in death when about 5 years of age. There are also two sisters; Mrs. Nancy R.
Mills, of Waterville, Kansas, and Mrs. Elizabeth Bolejack of Barnes, Kansas and a brother,
Wilson Davis of New Castle, Pennsylvania, besides other relatives and friends.
Although a great sufferer, he patiently endured the pain and was only
waiting for the Master to come and take him to the eternal home where there is no pain,
sickness or death, but one eternal day. So far as known there is only one surviving member
of the company in which Mr. Davis served during the Civil War. Services were held in the
Presbyterian Church at Hicksville, conducted by his pastor, Rev. H. J. Stahl, with burial
at White City Cemetery near Spencerville.
Submitted June 13, 2001 by Keith Wagner
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Crescent News, Defiance Ohio, April 8,1948
MRS. DEVEAUX DEATH VICTIM
Defiance Woman's Funeral Will Be Conducted Saturday Mrs.
Mary Elmira DeVeaux, 79, widow of Isaac J. DeVeaux and former operator for 30 years of the Wayne Inn in
Defiance, died Wednesday at 7 pm in Tiffin tp. Mrs. DeVeaux had been in failing health for
sometime but bedfast only a few days because of infirmities of age. She dislocated a
shoulder when she fell at Eastertime. The body is at the Morris Mortuary here where it
will remain until services Saturday at 930 am in St. Mary's Catholic church. Rev. Gerald
F. Connolly will officiate and burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. DeVeaux was born
in Ottawa on June 24, 1868 a daughter of the late Richard and Julia Cavanaugh Caton.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Goldie Mertz, Defiance, two brothers James Caton, Ottawa
and Phillip Caton, McComb and a sister Mrs. Harley Hale, Florida, Ohio. Her husband died
Jan. 1, 1926 and her son, Donald, Dec. 14, 1945. Members of St. Mary's Altar Society will
say the Rosary at the mortuary Friday at 815 pm.
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Special to the Telegram
Hudson, June 5--Forest A. Doud, 81 years old, died
Tuesday at 9 p.m. in his home at 403 Knowles Road. He was born Oct. 16, 1875, in Ney,
Ohio, the son of Pope and Elizabeth Neiswander Doud. Mr. Doud was a farmer and had resided
for many years near Pittsford and for 14 years near North Adams. The survivors are his
widow, Maude Keller Doud; two sons, Raymond Doud of Detroit and Randel Doud of Hudson; one
daughter, Miss Estella Doud of Detroit; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Charles E. Brown and Son Funeral Home in
Hudson. The Rev. Albert Wright of North Adams will officiate and burial will be in the
Locust Corners cemetery.
Submitted by Beth MacDonald, Oct. 31, 2001
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Neil Doud, son of L.P. and Elizabeth Neiswender Doud, was born at Ney, Ohio, May 10, 1873, and died at his home in Sherwood, Ohio, August 15, 1928, aged 55 years, 3 months, 5 days. His father died when he was five years old and his mother passed away in 1920. He was the older of two children, his brother, F.A. Doud; of Pittsford, Michigan, survives him. When he was 17 years old, he was converted during a revival service held in the Methodist church in Ney, by Rev. Wingate. During his entire life since then, he has been actively identified with Christian service. He united with the Church of God, but was interested in and worked in all churches. At different times he was engaged in evangelistic work and was a Sunday school teacher most of the time. He was especially interested in young people and it was always his earnest desire to win them to Christ. He was a careful student of the Bible and tried to be guided by its teaching in his private and business life. He was married to Miss Minnie Mavis of Farmer, May 30, 1901. They lived in Ney, and for two and a half years in New York, and in Sherwood since 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Doud had no children, but they obeyed the Scriptural injunction to "remember the fatherless" and gave a home and parents' love and care to four different children. His health began to fail nine years ago, but he continued his work and Sunday school activities until forced to give up three years ago. He was confined to his bed since last December, and although a great sufferer, bore it all with Christian patience, and found comfort in his Bible, which was always on his bed, and in the songs of Christian faith that he had committed to memory years ago. He will be missed by many friends and particularly by those who tenderly cared for him duringhis long illness, his wife and two foster daughters, Mrs. H.L. White of Toledo, and Mrs. Alvin Culler of Pittsburg, Pa. The funeral was held at the home, Saturday at 10 a.m., Rev. Angerer of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial in Sherwood cemetery. The pallbearers were Walter Prediger, Randle Doud, Chas. Doud, Roy Yarlott, Geo. Boterf, D.E. Moats. Card of Thanks We, the relatives of Neil Doud wish to thank all who helped in any way during his sickness and death. Rev. and, Mrs. Angerer for their word of comfort both in sermon and song, the W.C.T.U. and Reformed Aid Society for the splendid dinner which they served and to Mrs. M. Delle Monts for her home where the dinner was served. - Mrs. Minnie Doud, Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Doud, Mrs. Mildred Moon, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Neiswender. Those out of town attending the funeral were F.A. Doud and wife, Pittsford, Michigan, Randle and Miss Estelle Doud, Detroit, Mich., W.E. Doud, Chas. Ellis, Ft. Wayne, Ind., A.J. Neiswender and wife. Mildred Moon, Bryan, Ohio, A.W. Mavis, John Mavis, Walter Prediger and wife, Edgerton, Ohio, Martin Neidbardt, wife and daughter Lillian, Hicksville, Ohio, Laura Arnold and son Loyd, Farmer, Ohio, Roy Yarlott, Defiance, Ohio, Ora Stailey, Jennie Renz, Ida Strusaker, Mary Maiers, Aaron Yarlott and Chas. Doud, Ney, O.
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Defiance Paper March 5 1864
In Richland Township February 20th of Consumption,
Mrs. Julia Ann F. Elliott wife of John Elliott aged 25 years, 9 months and 13
same column:
In Richland township October 27th 1863 Mary Ann F. Ramsay
daughter of James and Margaret Ramsay aged 20 years 2 monts and 8 days
Julia and Mary were sisters
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Florence Edith Figley
born August 15 1881 Tiffin Twp Ohio date of Death August 20 1958 Tiffin Twp Ohio burial
Evansport Cemetery. From her 50th wedding article it says. Frank L. and Florence Rigley
spent their married life in Tiffin twp. The couple began housekeeping on the same farm
where they lived. It was Mr. Figley's birthplace 2 years after their marriage they moved
to the farm of Mr Figley's grandfather Mr John J weiland., Daughter survived them Mrs
Robert (Doris) Rowna Evansport.
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Michael C. Gerhardt
Forest Home Cemetery; Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio
Handwritten date: October 16, 1990
HICKSVILLE, Ohio - Michael C. Gerhardt, 33, died late Sunday evening at Hicksville Community Memorial Hospital
of an apparent heart attack. Gerhardt was born in Garrett on Feb. 22, 1957 and was a member of the Garrett High School
graduating class of 1975. He was the son of Rolf and Margret (Slaughter) Gerhardt. His father preceded him in death in 1974.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Jim Jones, of Hicksville, Ohio. Gerhardt is also survived by his wife, the former
Darlene Stoll, whom he married in 1983 in Hicksville; a daughter, Natalie, and three sons, Abraham, Michael and Zechariah,
all at home; four sisters, Debra Teixeira and Stacey McGrew, both of Garrett; Kris Carson of Auburn; and Jodi Flanery of Hicksville.
His grandmother, Dora Gerhardt of Garrett, also preceded him in death June 21. Friends may call at Brown Funeral Home in
Hicksville on Wednesday after 3 p.m. and Thursday after 9 a.m. (Ohio times). Services will be Thursd ay at 2 p.m. (Ohio time)
in the funeral home. The Rev. Dean Ballinger will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Hicksville.
(From obit book # 9 at DeKalb County, Indiana library) Contributed by Karin King
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Def. Crescent July 24 1972
Isaac A. Gibler age 81, born Sept 13 1890 in Tuscarawas Co Ohio
was a son of Andrew and Sarah A (Henline) Gibler. He and Mabel Connor were married and she
died Jan 1 1934. He and Mrs Ethel Hoover were married and she died June 2 1968. Survivin
are two sons Richard E Oakwood, Virgil J Danville Illinois, two daughters Mrs Rovert
(Viola) Lontow, and Mrs Alvin (Lucille Meyer Hamler. burial at Riverside Cemetery.
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, 1-27-2002
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Lewis A Gibler 47 died Feb 11 1960, He was born in Defiance on Nov 15 1912 a son of George and Estella (Roehrig) Gibler. He was married on March 20 1937 to Vivian Baum. He also leaves a daughter Ruth Ann Blue, sons Robert and Gary. a brother George, and two sister Mrs Robert (Mildred) Dietrich, and Mrs Sidney (Eldora) Sines. Burial at Ayersville Cemetery.
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, 1-27-2002
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Defiance Crescent News April 8 1941
Estella Gibler Died in Monroe Evansport Woman's Funeral will be held here Thursday
Mrs Estella E. Gibler 49 of Evansport a former Defiance
resident died at 330pm Monday at the home of her duaghter, Mrs Mildred Dietrich,
Monroe Mich. where she had been for the past several days while taking treatments in
Toldeo for carcinoma. The remains have been brought to the Mansfield funeral home here,
where services will be held at 2 pm Thursday. Mrs Gibler, wife of George Gibler
was born in Noble Township Aug 12 1891. She lived in Tiffin township during her early
life, then came to Defiance and spent 25 years here before moving to Evansport about four years ago.
She leaves her husband, two daughters Mrs Robert Dietrich Monroe
Mich, Eldora at home; two sons Lewis Ayersville, and George Jr at home; three sisters Mrs
Ada Leaders in Tennessee, and Mrs Mary Lang and Mrs Lulu
Speiser Defiance, five brothers Amos Roehrig Dayton,
Albert Oakwood, and Lyman, James and John Defiance and three grandchildren.
(She was the daughter of Lewis and Catherine (Kuszmaul) Roehrig,
burial at Evansport Cemetery)
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, 1-27-2002
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Defiance Crescent News died Jan 16 1944
George Gibler Long III, Dies Former Edison Co. Employe Expires in Evansport at age of 57
George Gibler, 57 for many years an employe of the
Toledo Edison Co at the Defiance gas house and for the past seven years a resident of
Evansport, died at his home Sunday night after an illiness of nine years. He was born in
Sandyville in Southern Ohio. HIs wife Estella died in April 1940 Surviving are two
daughters Mrs Mildred Dietrich Monroe Mich, Mrs Eldora Sines
Evansport, and two sons Lewsi Aversville and George in the Army at Camp Breckenridge Ky.
There are five grandchildren. He leaves also a sister Mrs Sam Todd Ottawa
and a brother Isaac Toledo. The body is at Mansfield funeral home where funeral will be
held Time of services has not been determined pending arrival of a son-in-law Sidney Sines
enroute home from Camp McClellan Ala. The son George is now at home on furlough. Burial
will be in Evansport Cemetery. (son of Andrew and Sarah (Henline) Gibler)
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, 1-27-2002
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Defiance Crescent News died March 25 1927
25 year resident of Defiance Dies Mrs Sarah Ann Gibler, Stark co Native Ill all winter
Death claimed Mrs Sarah Ann Gibler 75 wife of Andrew Gibler
at her home 632 Ravine avenue Sunday at 1030pm after a week illness resulting from heart
and kidney trouble. She had been in poor health all winter. Mrs Gibler
was born in Stark Co (parents Tobias and Susannah Fetters Henline) and
has been a resident of Defiance for more than 25 years. She is survived by her husband,
three sones George and Isaac Gibler of Defiance and Jack of Sandyville
Ohio, one daughter Mrs Sam Todd of Ottawa Ohio, ten grandchildren and two
brothers Wesley Henline of Magnolia Ohio and Ben of McComb. Two sons and
a daughter proceded her in death. The remains will be taken to Sugar Ridge cemetery
Leipsic for burial Wednesday aft services at 1030 am at the home John Peoples
will be in charge.
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Andrew Gibler
died Friday 1 31 1941 at daughter's home.
Andrew Gibler 87 passed away Monday morning at the home
of his daughter, Mrs Sam Todd Ottawa. He had been ailing for the last 16
months and suffered a stroke of paralysis severaly days before his demise which was the
immediate cause of death. He was born on August 23 1853 at Waynesburg Ohio the son of
Jacob and Catherine (Downs) Gibler. He came to Ottawa to make his home
with his daughter following his wife's death. He spent the greater part of his life on a
farm in Stark County Ohio. He is survived by the daughter in Ottawa three sons Jacob of
Sandyvill, George of Evansport Ohio and Isaac of Defiance Ohio 10 grandchildren 7 great
grandchildren. Two sons a duaghter four brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Funeral services were heald Wednesday with Rev C.D. Dayton in Charge
burial was made in Sugar Ridge cemetery at Leipsic.
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, 1-27-2002
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Defiance Crescent News, September 25, 1952
Mrs. Emma Elizabeth HALE
Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Hale, 70, an assistant to the dean of women at
Defiance College, was found dead in bed at her room in Trowbridge Hall, a women's
dormitory, today at about 9 am. Her attending physician who had been doctoring her for a
heart condition said a heart attack caused death probably about 6 o'clock this morning
during her sleep. Dr. Maria Helena Nagy, director of Trowbridge, discovered the body. Mrs.
Hale, a daughter of Richard and Julia Cavanaugh Caton was born in Putnam County on June
28, 1882. Surviving are a son, Ralph C. Hale, 420 West High St., a brother James Caton,
Napoleon, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. The body was removed to the
Morris Mortuary. Mrs. Hale was a member of the Altar Society of St. Mary's Catholic
church, and the rosary will be recited at the mortuary Friday at 8 pm. Services will be in
St. Mary's church Saturday at 930 am in charge of Rev. Gerald F. Connolly. Burial will be
in Riverside cemetery.
Submitted by Charlene Bauer, August 15, 2001
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Defiance Democrat, Thursday, July 13, 1882, p, 1, c.
Mrs. Samuel (Lucy MARIHUGH) HARPER
We have one death to chronical this week, that of Mrs. Samuel HARPER of
this township, died of consumption. She leaves a husband and several small children to
mourn her loss. Mr. HARPER has the sympathy of many friends.
Note: Mrs. HARPER was Lucy M. (MARIHUGH) HARPER; d/o Russell and
Elizabeth (LENOX) MARIHUGH
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, March 6, 2002
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Daily Crescent News, Monday, October 16, 1905
OLD SOLDIER DIES
Samuel HARPER, an aged resident living near Montpelier, died Saturday.
The remains were brought to this city this afternoon and tomorrow will be taken to the
Baptist church south of Ayersville where the funeral will occur in the afternoon at 2
o’clock. Burial in the Hill cemetery. The deceased was the brother of James HARPER of
Ayersville, and was an old soldier.
Note: Samuel was s/o William and Betsy (PETERSON) HARPER
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, March 6, 2002
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Defiance Crescent News Tuesday, July 28, 1925, pg.7
James M. HARPER was born Nov. 9, 1846 in Lenawee Co., Mich. He was one
of a family of eight children born to William HARPER, who was born in Ireland, and his
wife Betsy (PETERSON) HARPER. One brother, David, was killed in the Civil war. He was
married on Sept. 14, 1868 to Miss Nancy HILL of Warsaw, Ind., and to this union seven
children were born, five having preceded him in death. One daughter, Ethel died at the age
of 14 years, the others passed away in infancy. James HARPER was a farmer and a resident
of Highland township for 70 years. He moved on his farm of 80 acres south of Mt
Calvary church when it was all in woods and with his faithful wife cleared a small
plot upon which they erected a log cabin was their home for many years. Nine years ago
they moved to the home they occupied at the time of his death. He became a Christian in
his youth and was one of the charter members of Center Chapel Baptist church and helped to
it in the year 1887, and to which he belonged till the time of his departure. He had been
in failing health since last Christmas time, He suffered much, but was resigned to the
will of God and ready to go when in the early morning of July 23, 1925 he quietly
passed away at the age of 78 yrs. 8 mos., and 14 days, leaving to mourn their loss
a wife, son Harry of Highland township and daughter Mrs. Jennie BLANCHARD of Hillsdale,
Mich., 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Hannah MAY of Battle
Creek, Mich. Mrs. Hattie WISWELL of Morenci, Mich., and a host of friends.
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, March 6, 2002
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Defiance Crescent News Dec. 09, 1929-AGED DEFIANCE WOMAN EXPIRES
Mrs. Lucy Hemlinger Rites will be held here Wed. Mrs. Lucy Arvilla Hemlinger, 85, widow of Milton Hemlinger,
who had lived in Definace since 1900, died today at 6 a.m. at the home of a daughter, Mrs.
L.E. Eitniear, 909 Wesley St., after being in failing health for 5 years
due to infirmities of age. The funeral will be held Wed. at 230 p.m. at the Mansfield
funeral home, Jefferson Ave. and 5th St. with Rev. F.M. Swinehart, pastor
of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Burial will be made in Sherwood
Cemetery. Mrs. Hemlinger was born in Morrow Co. on Apr. 1, 1844, a
daughter of the late Joseph(Job) and Sarah (Hardman) Foust.
When 12 years old, she moved with her parents to Van Wert Co. At the age of 21, she was
married to John Knestrick, who died in Van Wert Feb. 5, 1881. Mr. and
Mrs. Knestrick had 5 children who survive Horace Knestrick,
Mt. Gilead; Willis Knestrick, Defiance; Mrs. John Eller,
Van Wert; Mrs. Hugh Davidson, Detroit; and Ishe(Isaac) Knestrick,
Ft. Wayne, IN. In July 1883, Mr. and Mrs. Hemlinger were married at Van
Wert and had 3 children Mrs. Eitniear, Defiance; Mrs. E.A. Wheaton,
Sherwood and Louis Hemlinger, who was killed here May 22, 1918 when a
team of horses ran away at the Turnbull Wagon Co. There are 14 grandchildren and 6 great
grandchildren surviving. Mrs. Hemlinger also leaves a brother Chauncey Foust,
South Bend, Ind.
Submitted May 20, 2001 by Lucy Rulman Weaver, granddaughter
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Evening Star, DeKalb County, Indiana; Jan. 12, 1956
W.R. Holden
A former Auburn dry goods and clothing merchant, W.R. Holden of Pontiac, Mich., died at his home Wednesday.
Funeral rites will be conducted at Pontiac and at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hicksville, O., Church of Christ with
burial in Forest Home cemetery at Hicksville.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Hattie Holden; three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Miller of Flint, Mrs. Kathleen
De Haan and Mrs. Virginia Van Hook, both of Birmingham, Mich.; three nephews; a niece; a sister-in-law; a cousin
and seven grandchildren.
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George W. Kellar
George W. Kellar, son of George and Mary Campbell
Kellar, one of a family of twelve children, was born May 15th, 1850 in Washington
township, Defiance county, Ohio, and died May 5, 1925, only ten days before his 75th
birthday. He was married to Loretta Purtee July 4th, 1875. To this union were born two
sons, Donald E., who died in infancy, Clyde, who died in Detroit Aug. 31, 1924, and one
daughter, Maud, Mrs. F.A. Doud, with whom he made his home since the death of his wife,
April 16, 1923, and who cared for him in his last sickness. He leaves to mourn, beside the
daughter, three grandchildren, Raymond P. and Randel C. Doud of Detroit and Estella F.
Doud, two sisters, Mrs. Rozella Yarlot of Ogden, Utah, and Mrs. Rachel Hanna, of Ney,
Ohio. He was converted quite young and united with the Church of God at the Bethel, later
becoming identified with the M.E. church of Ney, Ohio. About fourteen years ago the family
came to a farm near Pittsford, Hillsdale county, Michigan, where he died. He was a
thoughtful and loving husband and father and a kind neighbor and friend.
Ohio Paper
George Washington Keller passed away at the home of his
daughter, Anna Maud, Mrs. F.A. Doud, at Pittsford, Mich., Tuesday morning, May 5 aged 74
years, 11 months, 20 days, survived by the daughter, three grandchildren, Raymond and
Rannel Doud of Detroit, and Estella Doud of Pittsford, two aged sisters, Mesd. Rosaltha
Yarlot of Ogden, Utah, and Rachel (Harry Hanna) of near Ney and many other relatives and a
host of friends to regret his passing to that other world where all must sometime go. The
funeral was held at the Ney M.E. Church Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J.H. Bolton
retired Church of God pastor, with interment at Ney, where his wife and two sons, Clyde
and Donald, are buried. Music was furnished by Messrs. A.C. Garer and G.E. Yeagley, Miss
Winifred Hemenway and Mrs. Leon Replogle, with Mrs. F.M. Stailey at the piano. The
pallbearers were cousins or nephews, Joe and Theodore Keller of Defiance, Simon Bugg of
Detroit, and Robert Renz, Ed Renz, Jr., and C.P. Mack of Ney. Mr. Keller was the youngest
child in a family of six daughters and three sons in the home George R. and Mary Campbell
Keller from Pennsylvania, who settled west of what was afterward located as Georgetown (in
1846) and then Ney, in 1845, where George was born and grew up. He married the youngest
daughter of an old pioneer Tiffin township family, Loretta Victorine , daughter of George
and Anna Gurwell Purtee, July 4, 1875, and who died at their Michigan home on April 16,
1923, aged 68. For a good many years they conducted a me at market at Ney selling out some
fifteen years ago and going to Pittsford on a farm. The children deceased, William Clyde,
at Detroit, Aug. 31, 1924, aged 47, and Donald George at a few months old, Nov. 11, 1880,
being the second child. We knew George for more than fifty years and always considered him
a pretty good citizen for any place and anywhere. A good business man, a good fellow all
around, as one would ordinarily find. He was first identified with the Church of God and
then with the M.E. but do not know if he was connected with any church of late years.
However there is a difference in considering a man's good parts with any set cred or dogma
as ordinarily conceived. Peace be with him in that other world beyond our sight. Card of
Thanks We desire to convey our heartfelt gratitude to our kind neighbors and friends, to
the minister and singers, to those who bestowed the beautiful floral tokens, and to all
who in any manner comforted and assisted us during the illness and burial of our beloved
father. - Mrs. Artie Doud and Family.
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Hudson - Mrs. George Keller Dies
The people who know Mr. and Mrs. George Keller are sorry to hear of Mrs.
Keller's death. She had gone to Hudson to have some dental work done and had taken an
anaesthetic to relieve the pain. The effect of the anaesthetic was too much for her and she
died in the chair. Her body will be taken to the former home in Ohio Thursday where it
will be buried. A whort service will be held at the home of her daughter Mrs. Doud by Rev.
G. A. Emerich early Thursday morning. Card of Thanks We desire to express our sincere
thanks to relatives, neighbors and friends for their kind assistance and beautiful floral
offerings at the death of our beloved wife and mother. We also thank Rev. Fauver for his
consoling words and the male quartette and pianist for their singing. George Keller,
Clyde Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Artie Doud and family
Submitted by Beth MacDonald, Oct. 31, 2001
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William Clyde Keller
William Clyde Keller, son of Geo. And Etta Keller,
was born in Washington township, Defiance county, Ohio, August 31, 1877 and departed this
life at Detroit, Mich., Aug. 31, 1924, aged 47 years. On September 23, 1906 he was united
in marriage to Miss Nora May Motter. Mr. Keller has been engaged in the meat market
business the greater part of his life. Clyde was a man who made friends wherever he went.
He leaves a wife, aged father, one sister, two nephews, a niece and a host of relatives
and friends to mourn his departure. His mother preceded him in death April 15, 1923. Mr.
Keller was a member of the K. Of P. lodge at Hudson, Mich.
Additional Obit
The funeral of Clyde Keller, of Detroit was held at
the M.E. church Wednesday afternoon, conducted y Rev.
J.H. Bolton, with interment at Ney where are buried his little brother Donald who died
Nov. 4, 1880, and his mother, Mrs. Loretta Purtee Keller, who died April 16, 1923. The
pall bearers were Saul Andres, Wm. H. Baker, C.E. Kintner, Wm. A. Mack, Ora C. Marsh, John
W. Pollock. Those present from a distance were his father, George Keller, and sister,
Maud, Mrs. Arthur Doud, Mr. D., their sons, Raymond and wife, and Rannel, and daughter,
Estella, of Pittsford, Mich., John Keller and wife of Hicksville, Charley Keller and wife
of Sherwood. Clyde married Nora, daughter of Lewis and Emma Benner Motter, Sept. 23, 1906,
about 15 years ago the families going to Pittsford, Clyde soon going to Hudson, then to
Detroit, working at the butcher business as he did here. His wife has been keeping house
for her brother George in Defiance since his wife died several years ago. On Clyde's 47th
birthday, Aug. 31, a party was held at which some sort of trouble arose when a man present
struck Clyde on the head with a hammer, killing him instantly. The murderer is in jail
awaiting his trial. Clyde's friends remember him kindly. Card of Thanks We desire to thank
the friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy, those who furnished machines,
those who sent floral offerings and Rev. J.H. Bolton for his consoling words. - Mrs. Wm. Keller
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Journal-Gazette, July 8, 1940
Susannah Kuszmaul Defiance Mayor's Mother is Dead
Defiance, O., July 9
Solemn requiem mass for Mrs. Theresa Kissner, 77, mother of Mayor Joe C. Krutsch will be conducted Friday
at 9 am in St. John's Catholic Church by Msgr. George Lang. Mrs. Kissner, semi-invalid since fracturing her hip
in a fall six years ago, died of heart disease this morning at her residence here. Her first husband,
Joseph M. Krutsch died in 1911 and her second husband, Valentine Kissner, whom she married in 1913, died in 1926.
Surviving are two sons and a daughter, all of Defiance; Mayor Krutsch and Louis J. Krutsch and Mrs. Elizabeth Pease.
Submitted by Jim Cox, May 18, 2020
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The Chronicle May 31 1912, and also the Sherwood Herald page 8
Theresa Kissner was born in
Cumberland Co Va in the year of 1824 departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs
Emma Roush May 19 1912 at the age of 88 years. She leaves to mourn her
sad departure five sons and two daughters Lewis W and Wesley N of Camden Ind, Michael M of
Orwell Ohio, Jacob E of Pioneer Ohio, Mrs Ella (Lewis) Roehrig
of Defiance Ohio, Martin F and Mrs Emma Roush of Sherwood Ohio, also
forty two grand children and eightly great grandchildren. She has lived a devoted
Christian life since the age of twenty five.
The funeral was held in the U.R. church on Wednesday May 22 at 10
o'clock conducted by Rev Peoples and the body laid to rest in Sherwood Cemetery Sherwood Ohio.
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Defiance Paper, April 28 1902
Once Prosperous, age Citizen Dies in Infirmary
Martin Kushmaul died at the county infirmary at 6 p.m.
today aged 83 years of shaking palsy. He had been an inmate of the infirmary for fourteen
years. The deceased was at one time a big land ownere in this county. He was well
connected and had many family friends who were well able to take care of him but it is
said that he was hard to get along with and for that reason spent he last days in the
infirmary. A second stroke of paralysis last week hastened the death of the old man.
(He is buried at Burnersburg Cemetery and had been married to Susannah Kuszmaul
but she devorced him in 1886)
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MARY LANG Nov 8 1944 Mary Lang wife of William H Lang died. Mrs Lang was born in Noble twp on
Oct 4 1874 and is survived by William H Lang Husband, two sons Glen and
Richard of Defiance, two daughters Mrs Frieda Erman Defiance and Mrs
Delta Geren West Millgrove Ohio. Three brothers Albert, Amos, Lyman and
two sisters Mrs Lula Speiser and Mrs Ada Leaders. A son,
three sisters and four brothers preceded her in death.
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, 1-27-2002
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ADA LEADERS April 14 1958 Ada A Leaders
widow of Cornelius Leaders burial at Burnersburgs Cemetery. Susvived by
three daughters Mrs Carrie Mills, Mrs Carl (Thelma) Fessel
both Defiance, and Mrs Dallas (Jeanette) Gisler Holgate, Two brothers
Amos and Lyman. She was preceded in death by her hasband on SEpt 23 1934 two daughters
Leoda and Ellen and two sons Harmon and Blaked. Five brothers Elmer, John, William, James
and Albert, and five sisters Mrs Emma Brunner, Mrs Mary Lang,
Mrs Susan Slough, Mrs Estella Gibler, and Mrs Lulu Speiser.
Mrs Leaders was born May 14 1880 and married to Mr Leaders on
Sept 27 1901
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, 1-27-2002
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Caroline Lenhart, age 84, wife of Peter Lenhart died at her home on North Ridge, Friday morning at 130, leaving four children. The funeral took place at 930 Monday morning, at St. Michael's Church, North Ridge. (Date of death 5 Jan. 1900) (Maiden name Clemens)
Submitted May 19, 2001 by Jerry Weaver, Grandson
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JOHN LENHART EXPIRES AT 88 - SOLEMN
REQUIEM MASS WILL BE CONDUCTED FRIDAY
John Lenhart, 88 year old retired farmer, died of
infirmities of age at his home, 834 Washington Avenue, Tuesday at 7 p.m., after being
bedfast for ten days. Solemn requiem high Mass will be celebrated Friday at 930 a.m. in
St. Mary's Catholic Church, followed by burial in St. Michael's Ridge cemetery. Mr. Lenhart
was born in Defiance on April 12, 1854, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lenhart.
He resided most of his life on a farm at St. Michael's Ridge and he had lived in Defiance
since 1921. He was married Jan. 14, 1880 to Mary Elizabeth Coressel, who
died March 13, 1938. Mr. Lenhart leaves four daughters and five sons
Sister Margaret Mary, R.S.M., Mercy Hospital, Toledo; Mrs. Mary Grimes,
Toledo; Mrs. Lloyd (Coletta G.) Kretz, St. Michaels; Mrs. Floyd (Cevilla) Weaver,
Defiance; John P., Frank A., and Cletus V., all of St. Michaels, and George W.,
Brunersburg, and Louis J., Defiance. Three children preceded Mr. Lenhart
in death Sister Mary Veronica, R.S.M., who died Sept. 5, 1933, and Rosalia and Cecelia,
who passed away in infancy. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and of the Holy
Name Society.(date of death 28 Apr. 1942)
Submitted May 19, 2001 by Jerry Weaver, Grandson
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Defiance Democrat-Column 2-page 7, Nov. 14, 1895
DEATH OF A PIONEER
Peter Leonhard, one of the most highly respected
pioneer farmers of Adams township, died Saturday, Nov. 9, aged 84 years, 6 months and 28
days. Funeral services Tuesday, Nov. 12th at 9 o'clock, at St. Michael's church, North
Ridge. Mr. Leonhard came to this country over forty years ago from
Steinwenden, Bavaria. He located first in Cleveland, where he lived four years. From that
place he came to Defiance county, where he settled down for life as a farmer. He hewed a
farm out of the wilderness and raised a large family of children, who are all grown up and
married except one. In the death of Mr. Leonhard the people of Adams
township have lost an excellent citizen, one who has done his full share to help improve
the country and leave a name to be remembered with respect among all his fellowmen. This
paper extends to the family of the deceased its heartfelt sympathy in their affliction.
(name spelled incorrectly in news item-should be Lenhardt)
Submitted May 19, 2001 by Jerry Weaver, Grandson
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William Linebrink
Sep 14 1912 William Linebrink aged 69 years 5
months and 11 days died at his home near Evansport. The deceased was born Apr. 4 1843 and
came to Defiance co. in 1849. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. K.O.V.I. and served three years.
He was married in 1866 to Mary Toberan. He is survived by the widow, three sons, five
daughters and one brother. He early joined German M.E. Church at Evansport, but when that
disbanded aliated with St. John's M.E. church. Bruial at church cemetery in Tiffin Twp.
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, 1-27-2002
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Mrs Mary (Toberan) Linebrink
Feb 7 1927 Mrs Mary (Toberan) Linebrink 83 widow
of William Linebrink and native of Tiffin Twp. died at her home near Evansport, after an
illness of more than a month with chronic myocarditis. Funeral servcies will be held at St
John's Methodist Church , where Mrs Linebrink was a member. Burial will be in St John's
cemetery. Mr Linebrink was born in Tiffin Twp on April 28 1843. She was married to William
Linebrink on July 7 1866 who died Spet 16 1912. About a year after their marriage Mr and
Mrs Linebrink moved to the farm home where she died yesterday. Surviving are three sons
Jacob Alfred and Ernest R Linebrink Tiffin Twp, and five daughters Miss Inez Linebrink at
home, Mrs Edith Replogle Evansport, Mrs John Highea Adams twp, Mrs Sarah Bohnear
Montpelier Oh, Miss Nora Linebrink Chicago.
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, 1-27-2002
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[Defiance] Daily Crescent, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1891
Mrs. Mary Lyman
who was buried here yesterday, was one
of the old pioneers of this section and was well and favorably known to the old citizens
of this city. From an old resident of the city the following facts are learned of her life
since coming to this county. At the time of her death she was in her eighty-sixth year.
She was born in Connecticut and came to Defiance in 1836. Her first husband was Nathaniel
B. Adams; he died August 9, 1843. By this union one child was born to
them, Ellen, who was married to George C. Backus. Mrs. Lyman
was married to Sereno Lyman about 1845 in this city. One child, a
daughter, was the fruits of this marriage. This daughter died in infancy. Mrs. Lyman
and her husband moved to Cincinnati and resided there several years. She returned here
about 1858. Mr. Lyman died in 1856.
Mrs. Lyman has resided for several years with her
grand-son, G. D. [George Dwight] Backus, at Holgate, where she passed her
last days on earth. She was the grandmother of John and Nat Backus, well
known in this city. The aged lady was a conscientious christian and at the time of her
death was the oldest living member of the Presbyterian church of this city, having become
identified with that society in 1837. She was the only member living of the old
organization, Mrs. Carter being the next oldest member. She was always
identified with the best interests of the church and has seen it grow from a small
organization to one of the largest and most flourishing in the city.
Submitted by Julianne Fishell, Feb. 12, 2002
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