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DONALD O'NEIL
Donald O'NEIL
The Evening News; DeKalb County, Indiana - December 8, 1988
GARRETT - Donald W.O'Neil, 84, died Wednesday at 8 a.m. in DeKalb Memorial Hospital, Auburn. Mr. O'Neil had been a resident of 39
BenMar Chateau in Garrett. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1925, and retired in 1955 as a master sergeant. After his retirement,
Mr. O'Neil worked as a boat rental manager at Story Lake. He was a member of the Garrett American Legion, the 40 and 8 Club,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Eagles, and the Ashley Masonic Lodge. He was born Feb. 11, 1904 in Hicksville, Ohio to John and
Alice (Miller) O'Neil. His parents, two brothers, John and Walter, and one sister, Esther Friese, preceded him in death.
He is survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call today from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at McKee-Miles Funeral Home, Garrett.
An Eagles' memorial service will be tonight at 8 in the funeral home. Services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Dr. Lorin Harrison will officiate. Burial will be in Forrest Home Cemetery, Hicksville. A graveside military service will be
conducted by the Garrett American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Submitted by Karin King, July 2021
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UNKNOWN NEWSPAPER, April 5, 1934
JONAS MACK, 72, DIED NEAR NEY
Funeral services for Jonas Mack, 72, who died suddenly
of a heart attack at his home in Washington township near Ney today, will be held Monday
at 930 in the Marysdale Catholic church, of which he was a member. Rev. Paul Brissel
will officiate and burial will take place in Marysdale cemetery. Mr. Mack,
who was born in Wyandot county March 14, 1862, had lived in the Ney community for 69 years
since coming here at the age of three years. He had spent practically his entire life on
the same farm where he died and was one of the county's successful tillers of the soil. He
leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Mack, to whom he was married at Marysdale,
Dec. 29, 1890, and eight children Christa and Carl, Ney; Elanor, Marcus, Freida and Ann
Elizabeth, Toledo; Lawrence, Defiance, and Catherine, at home. There are nine
grandchildren.
Submitted March 29, 2001 by Lynn A. Thomas
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UNKNOWN NEWSPAPER, after April 9, 1934
JONAS MACK
Last rites for Jonas Mack were held Monday at 930 a.m.
in the Marysdale Catholic church, with Rev. Father Paul Brissel of
Delaware Bend, officiating. Burial was made in the Marysdale cemetery. Honorary
pallbearers were Joseph Sisco, James Spurgeon, Edward Batt,
Albert Pahl, Peter Hasselschwardt and Michael Gerber.
Active pallbearers were William, Albert and Justin Mack, and John, Edward
and Frank Kolb. Grandchildren were flower carriers John Pierce,
Robert, Wilbur, James, Frances and Helen Rose Mack.
Submitted March 29, 2001 by Lynn A. Thomas
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UNKNOWN DEFIANCE NEWSPAPER, September 30, 1907
The funeral of Mrs. Katharyn Mack, for thirty five
years a resident of Delaware township and who died at the home of her son, Justin Mack
in that township, Saturday morning, occurred this morning from the Mud Creek
Catholic church. The deceased was 84 years of age. Her husband preceded her in death about
fifteen years ago. She leaves four sons and two daughters, John, Peter, Justin and Jonas
Mack, and Mrs. Frank and Mrs. Andrew Kolb.
Submitted March 29, 2001 by Lynn A. Thomas
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UNKNOWN DEFIANCE NEWSPAPER, October 1907
Mrs. Catherine Mack died Saturday at the home of her
son Justin Mack, in Delaware township, aged 84 years. The funeral
occurred Monday morning at the Mud Creek Catholic church. Four sons and two daughters
survive; John, Peter, Justin and Jonas, Mrs. Frank Kolb and Mrs. Andrew Kolb.
The deceased has been a resident of the county for thirty five years.
Submitted March 29, 2001 by Lynn A. Thomas
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THE TOLEDO BLADE, January 8, 1976
Marcus L. Mack
TOLEDO--Marcus L. Mack, 76, of 522 Lowell St., Toledo,
died Wednesday in Toledo Hospital, Toledo, where he had been for more than a month. His
wife was from Monroe. Friends may call after 2 p.m., Friday in the Coyle Funeral Home in
Toledo. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Rosary Cathedral and burial will be in
St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Monroe. The son of Jonas and Mary Mack,
he was born May 4, 1899, in Ney, Ohio. He had been employed by the Dura Corp. 30 years and
retired in 1966. He married Adeline Gaynier who survives. Other survivors
are a daughter, Mrs. Nora Catherine Hagedorn of Toledo; a brother,
Lawrence of Defiance, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Shearer of
Defiance and Miss Freda Mack of Oregon, Ohio, and a granddaughter.
Submitted March 29, 2001 by Lynn A. Thomas
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THE TOLEDO BLADE, May 19, 1961
Mary M. Mack
Mrs. Mary M. Mack, 90, of 2355 Tremainsville Rd., died
today in St. Vincent's Hospital. She was born in Kirby, O., spent most of her life
in the Ney, O., area and came to Toledo about six years ago. She was a member of the
Altar and Rosary Society of Immaculate Conception Church near Ney and was a member of
Blessed Sacrament Church in Toledo. Surviving are sons, Christa and Lawrence,
Defiance; Carl, Ney, and Marcus, Toledo; daughters, Mrs. Elenor Pierce,
Elizabeth Mack and Freda Mack, all of Toledo, and Mrs.
Catherine McDonald, Defiance; 15 grandchildren and 24
great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 A.m. Monday in Immaculate Conception Church
with burial in the church cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday in
the Morris-Stick Mortuary, Defiance. The body will be in the mortuary after 1
p.m. tomorrow.
Submitted March 28, 2001 by Lynn A. Thomas
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DEFIANCE CRESCENT NEWS, Monday, 27 February 1939, p.1, c.4
MARIHUGH RITES ARE HELD TODAY
Defiance Township Woman Taken by Complication of Diseases
The funeral of Mrs. Minnie MARIHUGH of Defiance township, wife of
William MARIHUGH, who died Saturday at 2:20 p. m. at Defiance hospital, was to be held at
2 o’clock in the MORRIS Brothers funeral home here. Rev, Henry W. DISBRO, pastor of
St. Paul’s Lutheran church, was to
officiate and burial was to be made in Brunnersburg cemetery.
Mrs. MARIHUGH, 73, died of kidney and heart complications after being in
a serious condition of about six weeks. She had been taken to the hospital Saturday
morning.
Besides her husband she leaves five children, three daughters and two
sons by a former marriage: Mrs. Lillian LOCKE. Toledo. Mrs. Viola BURMESISTER, Detroit,
and Mrs. Cora MIKLOVICH, Cleveland, and Wilbur and Clyde MYERS, Garrett, Ind.. There also
are eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs. MARIHUGH was born April 2, 1865 in Fulton county, a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John DAVENPORT.
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, March 6, 2002
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DEFIANCE CRESCENT NEWS, Tuesday 4 February 1941, p.1, c.2
DEATH CLAIMS AGED FARMER
WILLIAM MARIHUGH TAKEN BY PNEUMONIA THAT FOLLOWES FLU
William MARIHUGH, 79, Defiance township farmer, died at 8:25 a. m. today
in his home about three miles south of Defiance near state road 66. He had been ill about
two weeks, starting with influenza which developed into pneumonia.
The remains have been taken to the SMITH Brothers funeral home, where
funeral will be held probably Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Brunnersburg cemetery.
Mr. MARRIHUGH was born in Adams township March 28, 1861, son of the late
Jonathan and Sarah MARIHUGH. As a small boy he moved with his parents to Noble township
and lived there until March 1904, when he moved to his present home in Defiance township.
He married Sept. 7, 1887, to Anna ROHLF and to them were born eight
children She died Jan. 5, 1907. About five years later he married Minnie MYERS of Paulding
county. She died Jan. 25, 1939.
Surviving are six children: Mrs. Henrietta SCHOELL, East San Diego,
Calif; Justus MARIHUGH, Davenport, Iowa; Mrs. Irene JOHNSON. Mrs. Augusta KRETSCHMER and
John MARIHUGH, Defiance; and Mrs. Anna COLEMAN, Belleville, Mich. There are 18
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Abbie W . WAHL, 1024 Charles street and Mrs. Margaret ZECH, Detroit;
He was a brother of the late Mrs. Mary LANTOW and Thomas MARIHUGH of Defiance.
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, March 6, 2002
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DEFIANCE CRESCENT NEWS, Wednesday, 10 May 1922. p.5, c.3
Mrs. Henrietta Marihugh Grieser
Mrs. Henrietta Marihugh Grieser, wife of Edward Grieser
died last night at Toledo, after an operation undergone Monday for gall stones. The family
resided here until about one year ago. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs.
Arvid Anderson, three sons, Floyd, Henry and Virgil all of Toledo. Her father Henry Marihugh,
five sisters, and four brothers reside in this city. Funeral services will be held Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, 820 Barclay street, and interment will be made in Toledo.
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, February 13, 2002
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DEFIANCE CRESCENT NEWS, Tuesday, 13 November 1923, p.1, c.4
GED CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIES
Henry Marihugh, Sr. Wounded At Louden Creek, Carried Bullet Through Life
Henry Marihugh, Sr., Civil War veteran and member
of Bishop post of the G.A.R., died at 8:16 o'clock this morning at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Nathan Nicely, 516 Webster street, after two years illness
resulting from a stroke of paralysis. He was 83 years, 3 months and 26 days old. the
funeral will be Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Nicely,
516 Webster street, and at 2 o'clock at the Dunkard Church on the North Ridge with the
Rev. John Flory of the Dunkard Church, officiating. Interment will be in
the Dunkard cemetery. The decedent is the last of the ten Marihugh children
and was preceded in death by his wife 23 years ago. Nine children survive the father, and
two sons, Amos and Eben, and a daughter, Mrs. Edward Grieser, have died.
The children left are: Mrs. Nathan Nicely, Mrs. Frank Murphy,
East River Drive, Mrs. Henry Grieser, Greer Street, Mrs. Louis Corcellious,
First Street, Mrs. Louis Brown, Paulding, Samuel Marihugh,
Timothy Street, Henry Marihugh, Jr., Union Street, Adam Marihugh,
West High Street, John Marihugh, Toledo.
Mr. Marihugh served with the Union Army of the
Civil War as a private in Company E, 111th Ohio Voluntary Infantry, enlisting on August
14, 1862, when 22 years old. He served more than three years until the struggle ended. Mr.
Marihugh was wounded at the battle of Louden Creek, Tenn. on Nov. 15,
1863, and carried the rifle bullet in his left arm the remainder of his life.
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, Feb 13, 2002
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DEFIANCE CRESCENT NEWS, Monday 20 January 1958, p.2, c.5
ADAM MARIHUGH
Adam MARIHUGH, 71, 307 Gray St., who formerly was
a teamster and later a taxicab driver, died Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Defiance County
Home. Tiffin tp., where he had been staying for the last 18 months.
He had been ill for the last eight years and had suffered a number of
heart attacks, the last shortly before he died.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the MANSFIELD and MAST funeral
home with burial in the Brunnersburg cemetery. The Rev. Jay HORNISH, Church of the
Brethren, will officiate.
He was married on July 16, 1907 to the former Mary HUFFMAN of Defiance
who survives. He also leaves three sons, Elmer and Amos, both of Defiance, and Clarence,
Warwick, Va,; four daughters, Mrs. James (Sylvia) MILLER, Defiance, Mrs. Kenneth (Julia)
HIGGINS, Toledo, Mrs. Vaughn (Lucille) SCHLEGEL, Broughton, and Mrs. Russell (Ella Mae),
BROWN, Defiance; 37 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs Anna
CORCELLIOUS, Defiance.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Ross and Woodrow; five brothers,
John, Sam, Henry, Amos and Ebon; and five sisters, Mrs. Etta GREISER, Mrs. Margaret
GREISER, Mrs. Susan MURPHY, Mrs. Lydia BROWN and Mrs. Eva NICELY.
Mr. MARIHUGH was for years a member of the Ohio National Guard company
here and was called to serve on the Mexican border just prior to World War I, but because
of his family, the call was cancelled. He also played for several years on the old Co. G
football team and other independent elevens here.
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, Feb 13, 2002
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DEFIANCE CRESCENT NEWS, Thursday, 28 May 1936, p.1, c.1
HOLGATE WORKER DIES IN SHACK FIRE
Ebb MARIHUGH’S Charred Body Dragged from Flaming Shanty
Native of Defiance. Lived Alone on Village Outskirts
Holgate, May 28—His body badly charred, Ebb MARIHUGH,
57, Holgate bachelor WPA worker, had burned to death when dragged from his flaming shanty
on the outskirts of Holgate early today.
The victim, known in Holgate as Pud NOLAN, was said to
be a native of Defiance, his father being the late Robert MARIHUGH and
Henry MARIHUGH of Defiance being a cousin. His only known near relatives
are a half sister, Mrs. Bertha AMES, Toledo and a half brother Art NOLAN, Elyria.
The body was removed immediately to the Pleasant township cemetery to
await word from relatives as to disposition of the remains. MARIHUGH, a
wanderer who had worked in beet fields in this vicinity on numerous occasions had made his
home in Holgate for the past three years. He left the Holgate business district about
10:30 p.m. Wednesday. The fire, discovered shortly after midnight, had gained great
headway before the Holgate fire department was called. Cause of the blaze could not be determined.
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, February 13, 2002
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DEFIANCE CRESCENT NEWS, Thursday, 26 December 1940, p.5, c.3
JOHN ROBERT MARIHUGH
Funeral of John Robert MARIHUGH, 6-month son of Mr.
and Mrs. Elmer MARIHUGH, was held at 10 a.m. today from Church of the
Brethern, Orville NOFFSINGER sang, with Mattie EITNIER
at the piano. Pall bearers were Edward FEENEY, Carl MILLER,
Betty FEENEY and Pauline CULLER Flowers were carried by
Glen MILLER, Gerold CULLER, Eugene BALDWIN,
Carl FEENEY and Lora Mae CULLER. Riverside was the burial place.
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, February 13, 2002
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"ARIZONA REPUBLIC" 12 October 1972, section D, page 8
MARIHUGH Justice D. 79, Father of Betty Ann MORGAN,
Oklahoma City, Helen Louise TARBELL, Colorado Springs, CO, Jean Ann EZELL,
Phoenix, AZ; William MARIHUGH, Vienna, VA; Brother of Irene JOHNSON
and John MARIHUGH, Detroit Mich. Passed away Tuesday; 8 grandchildren and
2 great grandchildren also survive. Services and interment will be in Defiance, Ohio A.L.
Moore & Sons.
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, February 13, 2002
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"ARIZONA REPUBLIC" Thursday 12 October 1972, section D, page 7
JUSTICE D. MARIHUGH
Justice D. MARIHUGH 79. Who was born Defiance, Ohio
came to Phoenix, 28 years ago and lived at Roosevelt seven years, died Tuesday at
Roosevelt Lake Resort. Mr. MARIHUGH had been a school teacher five years, a
truck salesman eight years and a mechanic and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of
the Masonic Lodge at Defiance. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Betty Ann MORGAN
of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Helen TARBELL of Colorado Springs and Mrs. Jean
Ann EZELL of Phoenix; a son William of Vienna, VA; a sister and brother
of Detroit; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren Services and burial will be in Defiance,
A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary announced.
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, February 13, 2002
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DEFIANCE CRESCENT NEWS, Wednesday 14 October 1946, p.1, c.1
SAM MARIHUGH DIES AT AGE 76
HEART AILMENT IS FATAL TO CITY’S IMPERSONATOR OF SANTA CLAUS
A figure who has represented the personification of the Yuletide spirit
for hundreds of children departed from the Defiance scene when death today claimed
Nathaniel N. (Sam) MARIHUGH, 76, at his residence, 116 Greer St. Mr. MARIHUGH was the impersonator of Santa Claus in the Defiance
business district during Christmas seasons for about 15 years until ill health prevented.
He had been afflicted with a heart ailment for a number of years During
the past six weeks he had suffered more frequent attacks. His death at 1 p.m. today
followed a severe seizure earlier in the day.
Mr. MARIHUGH was born in Adams tp., May 2, 1871, one of 12 children of
the late Henry and Sarah MARIHUGH. In early life he helped run a threshing outfit operated
by his father. Later for many years he was employed at the City sawmill in Defiance.
His first wife was Mary BROWN of Paulding county. She died in about 1906
In 1908 he married Katherine HAWK, of Defiance, who survives. He leaves also three
children: Cyrus and Victor MARIHUGH, Defiance, Mrs. Lorena SMITH, Akron; two
step-children: Mrs. Charles TITTLE, Akron, and Mrs. Finley WORKMAN, Barberton; a brother,
Adam MARIHUGH, and sister, Mrs. Anna CORCELLIUS, Defiance.
Mr. MARIHUGH was a member of North Poplar Ridge Church of the Brethren.
Rev. M.D. NEHER will conduct the funeral. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Time of service had not been set this afternoon. The body is at Mansfield’s
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, February 13, 2002
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DEFIANCE CRESCENT NEWS, Friday, 1 November 1940, p.1, c.7
MRS. BROWN, 64, IS DEATH VICTIM
Funeral to Be Held Sunday in Methodist Church, Junction
Mrs. Liddie BROWN, 64, who was born on the North Ridge
but lived most of her life in Paulding County, died at her home two miles north of
Junction early today. She had been in failing health several months with heart trouble.
Funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Junction Methodist church,
with burial in Junction cemetery.
Mrs, BROWN, the former Liddie MARIHUGH,
was married in 1893 to Lewis D. BROWN, who survives. She leaves also
seven children: Josiah, Theodore and Ray BROWN, Defiance; Mrs. Pearl DANGLER
and Mrs. Barbara KEEZER, Paulding; Mrs. Elizabeth BENNETT
of the home farm; and Lionel BROWN, Oakwood. Three children are dead.
Surviving also are two brothers and a sister, Adam and Sam MARIHUGH
and Mrs, Anna CORCELLIUS, Defiance. There are 19
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, February 13, 2002
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Defiance Crescent News, Wednesday, 3 June 1936, p.4, c.4
THOMAS A. MARIHUGH
Rites for Thomas A. MARIHUGH will be held Friday at
8:30 p..m. from the Hoffman-Turner funeral home and at 9 p.m. from St. Mary Catholic
church with Rev. F.X. GOSSER officiating. Interment will be in Riverside cemetery.
NOTE: Thomas A Marihugh was s/o Jonathan & Sarah (TURNER) MARIHUGH
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, February 13, 2002
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Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana January 25, 1947
WALTER F. MAY
BRYAN, O., Jan. 24 - Walter F. May, 47, died unexpectedly early tonight at his home two and one-half miles northeast of Ney.
Surviving are the wife, Velma; two daughters, Loretta and Mary Charlene, at home; his mother, Mrs. Lydia May, who resided
with him, and a sister, Mrs. Hillard Koepe, near Ney. The body was brought here to the Krill Funeral Home, where services
will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Arthur Hall officiating. Burial will be in Evansport Cemetery.
Contributed by Elaine Mihm Geyer
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AMANDA MAYER
Amanda Mayer Definace Crescent Jan 21 1944 services
were in the Morris Brothers funeral and burial in Riverside cemetery. Pallbearers were
Roscoe lLoey, Alvin and Russell Drubaker, Alvin Bessling, Frank Hammon, and Charles
Overly.
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, 1-27-2002
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MABEL MIGNERY
Stryker - Mabel L. Mignerey, 94, died Saturday at
Bryan Nursing Care Center. She was born May 28, 1899 in Sherwood, the daughter of Welker
and Marilla (Smith) Wholf. In 1921, she married James E. Mignerey,
who died in 1981. Surviving are a son, Dr. Richard, Fort Lauderdale,
Fla., and two grandchildren. A memorial service is Saturday at 11 a.m. at Grisier Funeral
Home. Burial will be in Stryker Cemetery. Date of death May 7, 1994.
Submitted May 20, 2001 by Lucy (Rulman) Weaver
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DEFIANCE "CRESCENT NEWS". Tuesday October 29, 1918, page 8
MRS. J.V. MONTGOMERY
Mrs. J.V. MONTGOMERY of New York died Sunday evening at 6:30 o’clock.
Particulars of the death are not known. The remains will be brought to Defiance and taken
to the home of George MILLER Wilhelm street. Before marriage Mrs. MONTGOMERY was Miss Minnie TOWLE. She leaves a
Mother, two sisters and two brothers. The funeral will be held Thursday. Burial at Riverside.
Note: Minnie Montgomery was d/o Efferson and Harriet (PARKER) TOWLE
Submitted by Elizabeth Montgomery, February 13, 2002
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The following are obituaries that were clipped and pasted onto a
scrapbook page. Mr. John J. Miller and his wife, Rebecca (Miller) Miller are my husband's
great grandparents.
John J and Rebecca Jane Miller
[The date is visible Aug. 13, 1926, but not the name of the newspaper. ]
Submitted Jan. 2, 2003 by JoEllen Culbertson
Mrs. Rebecca Miller
Rebecca, daughter of David and Ruey Core Miller,
was born in Sulpher Springs, Crawford County, Ohio, March 11,1854, and died August 2,
1926, aged 72 years, 4 months, and 21 days. In her early life she removed with her parents
to Defiance County. In 1877 she was united in marriage with John J. Miller, to which union
were born 7 children, Curtis W. Elmer A., Melbern A., Ada L., Etta F., Mabel and W. Wayne.
Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Miller removed to Washington Territory, where they
endured five years of hardships in a sparsely settled, undeveloped country. Here levies
were constructed to resist flood waters, during the wet season, and row-boats were tied to
doorsills to be used on the premises for expediency. The nearest white neighbor living 4
miles from the newly constructed home, and at periods of half years each the face of no
white woman would be seen. These conditions necessitated their return to the native state
of Ohio. Upon their return the family located east of town [Sherwood], where they lived
until they removed to the North Harrison street property in Sherwood in 1922. Mrs. Miller
was a member of the Sherwood Reformed church in which the funeral services were conducted
by her pastor Rev. Robrock. Mrs. Miller leaved to mourn their loss the husband, four sons,
three daughter, eighteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Julia
Crookton and one brother, William H. Miller.
[The following obituary does not have a date, but was printed in the Sherwood (OH) newspaper.]
John J. Miller
John J. Miller, son of Jacob and Verona Miller,
was born in Defiance O., Sept. 23,1854. Most of his life was spent in Defiance and
Sherwood and vicinity, although for a number of years he lived on the West Coast. He was
well know in this section, where, for many years before his retirement, he had lived on a
farm. Having been received into Zion Reformed church he, even in his advanced age,
attended the services frequently as a devout worshipper. He was a member of the K. of P.
Lodge. Three sons and three daughter, all of which survive, were born to him by his wife,
Rebecca. She died Aug. 2, 1926. His second wife died in Defiance hospital, March 25, 1933.
Many months ago, Mr. Miller, because of this weakness of old age, entered the Essex
Convalescent Home in Defiance. His health and strength steadily declined and at 1030 p.m.,
Monday, Nov. 1, he peacefully fell asleep at the age of 89 years, 1 month, and 9 days.
Surviving are three sons, Curt and Wayne Miller, both of Sherwood, and Elmer Miller of
Napoleon; three daughters, Mrs. Ada Mohley, Sherwood; Mrs. Mabel Lichty, Bryan; and Mrs.
Etta Woodring, Cecil; a brother, Charles Miller, Bryan; 16 grandchildren, and 12 great
grand children. Mr. Miller was a loyal and beloved citizen,husband and father, who,
because of his splendid qualities, was respected by all who know him.
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The following is the article from the BRYAN DEMOCRAT dated December 27, 1945 page 1.
INJURIES SUFFERED IN COLLISION FATAL TO HICKSVILLE MAN
Glenn Morris, 47, Dies Thursday; Was In Crash Near Edgerton.
Injuries received in a traffic accident on Ohio route 49, south of Edgerton,
on Tuesday evening, Dec. 18, proved fatal to Glenn R. Morris, 47, Hicksville
mechanic, who died early Thursday morning in Community Hospital at
Hicksville. He suffered from shock, chest and other injuries. Mr. Morris had
been working at the Fisher Implement Company in Edgerton, and at the time of
the fatal accident was returning to his home in Hicksville. About eight miles
south of Edgerton, in Defiance county, his 1936 Plymouth coach collided head
on with the north bound 1936 Plymouth sedan driven by Norman Moon, 28, of
Hicksville route 1. Mr. Moon escaped with minor injuries, receiving a
laceration across the forehead. The body of Mr. Morris was removed to the
Schilb Mortuary at Hicksville. Funeral arrangements await word from a son,
Vernon, in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific. Rev. Wallace Jones of the Church of
Christ will conduct the rites. Friends may call at the funeral home. Mr.
Morris spent most of his life in Hicksville. Besides the son, Vernon, he
leaves three daughters, Eva, Bonnie and Bessie, at home; two grandchildren,
and a sister, Mrs. Elmer Chaney, of Milford township, Defiance County.
Tannie M Tate, February, 2004
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THE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, 3 July 1846
May 13--At her residence in Delaware, Defiance County,O., SARAH MULLICAN
in the sixtieth year of her age. She was the daughter of Conrad and Sarah Byers,
and was born in Jefferson county, VA, emigrated to Ohio in 1812; and settled in Ross
county; in 1821, moved to Defiance county, when there were but seven families of whites in
the three counties of Paulding, Defiance, and Williams. She embraced religion about the
year of 1828, and lived an acceptable member of the Methodist Episcopal Church till death
She expressed strong confidence in God during her last illness, and felt that she had a
home in heaven. She was often heard to praise God aloud, and continued happy in the Lord
as long as she had her speech. She called around her dying bed, her husband and children
and charged them to meet her in heaven, and the fell asleep in Jesus. R.P.W.
Transcribed from article as was written and punctuated April 5, 2001 by
Elaine (Mohler)(Hessong) Reinhold
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SPOKANE CHRONICLE, 1918
FREDERICK D. NEADERHAUSER - 1882 - 1918
Frederick D. Neaderhauser, former Spokane Newspaperman widely known as a
writer on agricultural subjects and for years a member of the editorial staff at the
Spokane Chronicle, was instantly killed in a railroad accident in Chicago.Mr. Neaderhauser
left Spokane several years ago, to take charge of advertising for the Calfway Cow Milker
Company, a corporation organized by Mr. David Brown, President of the Hazelwood Company. A
little later, Mr. Neaderhauser was promoted to manager of the enterprise, which is
manufacturing and marketing a device invented in Spokane. During an active career in
Spokane, the deceased won the friendship and respect of a wide circle of friends. He was
36 years old, and a wife and three children survive him. His parents, residing in Defiance
Ohio, two sisters and two brothers also survive him.He attended Northwestern University
for three years and was a graduate of Spokane College. His journalistic work was generally
of a practical kind, and his contributions were accepted by many current periodicals of
high standards, dealing with innovations and improvements in rural life and farm
management. His interests in matters of this kind finally drew him into the allied
commercial field, and took him to Chicago when the local men embarked upon the manufacture
of milking machines.
Submitted by Sandy Baker on April 6, 2003.
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HIRONIMUS NEADERHAUSER 1841 - 1920
Hironimus Neaderhauser was one of the pioneer
farmers of Northwestern Ohio. He died at his home in Defiance, Ohio, corner of Nicholas
Street and Wabash Avenue, Monday November 8, 1920. He was born near Berne, Canton Berne,
Switzerland, February 1, 1841. He reached the age of 79 years, 9 months and 7 days. He
came to America with his parents when 10 years age. A little sister of his was buried in
mid ocean on the stormy voyage in this sailboat of that era. He located with his parents
in Tuscarawas County in the historic settlement of the Moravians. He later moved to Wabash
County, Indiana, where he resided until 1861. He then returned to Ohio, locating at
Belmore, Putnam County. In the Civil War he proved his devotion to his country by
enlisting in Co. D, 57th Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry. April 4, 1867, he married
Miss Catherine Helmick of Noble Township, and settled in Tiffin Township in the Banner
school district, which was then a wooded wilderness. But the products of the woods paid
for the 200-acre farm on which he continued to reside for over half a century. Seven
children came to gladden this home, three of whom preceded their father in death. Warren
F. in 1878, Edward w. in 1905, and Frederick D. in 1912. With the sorrowing companion the
following children survive John H. of Tiffin township, Samuel W. of San Diego, Cal, Miss
Mary E. of Defiance, and Alice, wife of Robert Wear, Yunnan, China. There are nine
grandchildren living. One sister and one brother survive namely Mrs. George W. Schooley,
Howard, Ohio and John R. Neaderhauser of Mt. Vernon, Ohio. For nearly 65 years he was a
loyal member of the Evangelical church. He was one of the founders of the Salem church and
for 50 years served continuously as president of the local Board of Church Trustees. He
served in every official capacity of a church layman. He was a staunch supporter of
temperance and civic reforms. It was in 1864 that he cast his first presidential vote for
Abraham Lincoln. He never afterward lost an opportunity to vote for the principles of that
ideal American. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, November 10 at the
Salem church. The comrades of Bishop Post of the Grand Army of the Republic of which the
decease was a loyal member had charge of the services. Rev. D. R. Heil, his pastor,
assisted by Rev. T.G Erier and Rev. D.D. Speicher, preached the sermon. Interment was
made in the Noble and Tiffin cemetery. He now rests in the little cemetery by the bank of
the Tiffin River where for more than a quarter of a century he decorated the graves of his
departed comrades on every Memorial Day. We desire to express our heartfelt gratitude and
thanks to all our friends and neighbors who so kindly aided us with help and sympathy
during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Especially do we wish to
thank the members of Bishop Post of the Grand Army for their kindly assistance in our
bereavement. (Mrs. Catherine Neaderhuaser, John H. Neaderhauser, Samuel W. Neaderhauser,
Mary E. Neaderhauser)
Submitted by Sandy, March 5, 2003
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Elizabeth Neiswender, daughter of David and Eliza
Neiswender, was born in DeKalb county, Indiana, July 25, 1852, and departed this life at
Ney, January 20, 1920, aged 67 years, 5 months, 25 days. She was united in marriage to
Pope L. Doud, May 8, 1872. To this union was born two sons, Neal Doud, of Sherwood, O. and
Arthur Doud, of Pittsford, Mich. Her husband preceeded her to the Glory Land in 1877. She
was then united in marriage to W.P. Snyder in 1882. To this union was born one child which
died in infancy. W.P. Snyder departed this life in 1918 at Ney. She was converted while in
her youth and united with the Church of God and has lived a devoted christian life up to
her decease. She bore her affliction and suffering with patience, waiting for the call of
the Master. She leaves to mourn, her two sons and one brother, A.J. Neiswender, of Ney,
O., three grand children and many friends. Their loss is her eternal gain. Services were
held Thursday, January 22, at 10 a.m. at the Church of God at Ney, O., conducted by Rev.
Neff assisted by Rev. J.W. Clark of Frontier, Mich., and Rev. Cordrey of the M.E. Church
of Ney, O. The singers were Mrs. Kate Myers, Mrs. Cordrey, with Ruth Snyder at the piano.
Card of Thanks We heartily thank all who in any way gave sympathy and for the beautiful
flowers given through all her sickness and also the ministers for their words of comfort,
and the singers and pianist for their beautiful music. Neal Doud, Arthur Doud and Family,
A.J. Neiswender and Wife
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Ann Gurwell Partee
Ann Gurwell was born in Crawford county, Ohio, August 19, 1823, and removed with her parents to
Williams county when quite young. November 19, 1841, she was married to George Partee and
settled in Tiffin township, this county, in which township they lived until the time of
her death, which occurred at her home February 13, 1894, aged 70 years, 5 months, and 24
days. There were ten children born to them, six of whom, with the aged husband and ten
grandchildren, still survive her. She was converted to the Christian faith when but
sixteen years of age, and throughout her long life endeavored to train her family in the
truths it teaches. Neither has her labor been in vain. For the past twenty years she has
been a member of the Church of God. Rev. Hunter, of that church, from Ney, preached the
funeral sermon from the text Isaiah 40 8. February 19, 1891, Mrs. Partee received a
paralytic stroke in her right side, disabling her almost entirely and rendering all speech
unintelligible. From this time to her death she was practically helpless and a great
sufferer, only partially relieved by a free use of opiates. All that could be done by a
loving family and friends was done to care for the patient sufferer, the loving
ministrations of her daughter-in-law, Mary, deserving especial mention. Since coming into
the home about two and a half years ago, she was a constant and untiring nurse, watchful
and careful of every need day and night. Together with the aged husband she waited by the
bedside, and bore the care and duties of the household, and when the death angel came in
the early morning was watching alone. "Aunt Ann", as she was familiarly called,
had herself been a welcome guest in the room of many in sickness and suffering, and when
her own time of departure came, she painlessly sank to rest. She simply ceased to breathe
and was not. During all her long sufferings, nearly three years, the Bible was her
constant delight and her wish to hear it read was freely gratified by her attendants. The
funeral occurred the 15th day of the month from her home and was attended by a large
company of sorrowing relatives and friends who yet "sorrow not as those who have no
hope." The interment was in the Buck cemetery west of Evansport. The white-haired
husband, aged seventy-five, who the same week also suffered the bereavement of a brother,
awaits the summons to join her on the eternal shore of that country where sorrow and
separation do not come.
Submitted by Beth MacDonald, October 31, 2001
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Lovetta Purtee Keller
The BRYAN PRESS, Bryan, Ohio, April 26, 1923
Among those called here by the funeral of Mrs. Keller were her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Purttee and son Geo. Purtee and wife and Mrs. Ed Purtee and
daughter of Greenville; Grady Purtee and wife and Mrs. Bugg of Detroit, children of John
Purtee; her sister, Mrs. John Hanna and Mr. Hanna of Auburn, their sons Kit C. Hanna and
family of New Haven, Chas. Hanna and family of Angola, John Hanna and family of Defiance;
Mrs. Barbara Keller, Theodore Keller, Joe Keller, George Keller and their wives and
sister, Mrs. Ota Sproull, of Defiance, George Motter and sister Nora, of Defiance. Rev.
L.D. Fauber, a former M.E. pastor, preached the sermon; the male quartette of A.C. Garver,
Clifford Replogle, Mason Shook, G.E. Yeagley, with Mrs. F.M. Stailey at the piano
furnished excellent music. The pall-bearers were nephews, Theodore, Joseph and George
Keller and John, Kit and Charles Hanna. Mrs. Loretta Purtee Kellar, wife of George Kellar
of Pittsford, Mich., whose death occurred April 16, at Hudson, Mich., from the anesthetic
administered by a dentist, and whose funeral took place here at the M.E. church, Thursday
afternoon, was an old school mate of the writer. She was the youngest of four daughters in
a family of five sons also, of George and Anna Keys Gurwell Purtee of Tiffin township, and
married George Kellar of Washington township, July 4, 1875. They had two sons and one
daughter Clyde of Hudson and Donald G (who died in infancy, Nov. 4, 1880), and Anna M.
(Mrs. Forrest A. Doud) of Pittsford, Mich. They lived in and about Ney until a few years
ago when they moved to near Pittsford, Mich. She leaves the husband, son, daughter,
several grandchildren, three brothers John W. Purtee, of Manchester, Tenn, Jacob M., in
Canada, Frank S., near Greenville, O., two sisters, Mesdames Addie Carter of Sherwood and
Elizabeth (John Hanna) of Auburn, Ind., and many other relatives and a host of friends who
regret the passing of a good friend, neighbor, wife and mother. She united with the Church
of God under the ministry of Rev. Geo. T. Kimmel in 1874, later becoming identified with
the M. E. church. In her social and religious life she was a steadfast earnest worker and
was a patron or all that was good and uplifting.
Submitted by Beth MacDonald, October 31, 2001
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Lovetta Purtee Keller
Lovetta V. Purtee-Keller was born in Tiffin
township, Ohio, March 17, 1855. She was married to George W. Keller July 4th, 1875. To
this union were born three children, Donald E. who died in infancy, Clyde who resides in
Detroit, Maud at Pittsford, Mich. She was converted to the Christian faith when about 16
years of age, and united with the Church of God at the Bethel. Later she united with the
Methodist church at Ney, where they resided until about 12 years ago when they moved to
Michigan, where she departed this life April 16 at Hudson. She was a loving wife and
mother always unselfish and very considerate of others and always having a kind word for
everyone. She was one of ten children, three having preceeded her to the better world. She
leaves the husband, one son, one daughter, three grandchildren, Raymond P., Randel C.,
Estella I. Doud. Three brothers, John W., of Almira, Wash., Jacob, of Alberta, Canada,
Frank, of greenville, Ohio. Two sisters, Elizabeth, of Auburn, Ind., Addie of Sherwood,
Ohio, besides nieces and nephews and a host of friends to mourn her loss.
Submitted by Beth MacDonald, October 31, 2001
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DEFIANCE CRESCENT NEWS Thursday, February 17, 1921 page 7 column 3
HICKSVILLE NEWS
Hicksville, Feb. 17--Mrs. Phoebe Peacock, aged about 60 years, died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.S. Dowell at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Surviving are three
daughters Bertha Collins of Dayton, Stella Dowell of Hicksville, Vera Kohler of Boston.
Death certificate lists parents as John F. Miller born Indian Head, Pa. and Mary Snyder
born Indian Head, Pa. Informant was signed by Mrs. F.S. Dowell.
Submitted by Beverly Domer March 17, 2003
Descendants of John F. MILLER
Page 1
17 Mar 2003
1. John F. MILLER (b.Dec. 16, 1838-Pennsylvania;d.16 Feb
1930-Hicksville,Defiance Co.,Ohio)
sp Mary SNYDER (b.Oct. 1, 1840-Pennsylvania;m.1858;d.Feb.
3,1870-Hicksville,Defiance Co.,Ohio)
2. Phebe MILLER (b.9 Nov 1859-Indian Head,Fayette Co.,Pa;d.15 Feb
1921-Defiance Co.,Ohio)
sp John PEACOCK (b.7 Sep 1858-Canal Dover,TC,Ohio;m.22 Feb
1880;d.26 Dec 1908-Hicksville,DC,Ohio)
3. Stella PEACOCK (b.Abt 1881-Ohio)
sp Frederick Sherman DOWELL
3. Vera PEACOCK (b.Abt 1882-Ohio)
sp KOHLER
3. Bertha PEACOCK
sp COLLINS
2. Ida B. MILLER (b.1868-)
sp Frank B. GROSSMAN (1860-1947 Hicksville,DC,Ohio)
2. Susan MILLER (b.Feb 1870-Ohio)
sp Sarah GALLENTINE (b. Feb. 11, 1835, d. Oct. 19, 1907
Hicksville,DC,Ohio)
sp Rhyphine (b.1865;d.Bef 1930)
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My GG Grandfather's Obit.
Dr. Seley P. Phillips 1854-1895.
The Fort Wayne Sentinel - February 13, 1895
Dr. Seley P. Phillips, demise of a Former Resident of Fort Wayne. He was also
a prominent K. of P. Word has reached this city of the death, at Hicksville,
Ohio of Dr. Seley P. Phillips, a former resident of this city and a member of
the order of Knights of Pythias. Dr. Phillips conducted a drug store at the
corner of Highland and Calhoun streets and resided at 16 West Williams street.
He was well liked by all those who knoe him. Some months ago he went to
Cincinnati to undergo an operation for abcess of the lungs and for a time it
was thought he was benefitted.
Submitted by Joyce Peck, April 1, 2004
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Defiance Paper January 19 1893
August Pracht aged 66 years, died at his home on Rulf street, East
Defiance, Friday afternoon. The funeral was held at the house Monday afternoon at 130.
Services at Saint John's Lutheran church conducted by Rev. Zucker at 2 o'colock
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, February 3, 2002
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DEFIANCE CRESCENT NEWS
August Pracht Dies of Heart Trouble
Washington Ave. Resident is Survived by four children, three brothers
and two sisters August Pracht died of heart trouble at 430 pm yesterday at his home on
Washington ave. He was 65 years 1 months and 21 days olds Funeral services will be held
Monday at 2 pm from the home and at 230pm from St. John's Lutheran church with Rev CH
Schroeder of the South Ridge Lutheran church officiating. Burial will be made in
Riverside. Mr Pracht is survived by four children, ten grandchidren, three brother and two
sisters. His wife proceded him in death two years ago. His children are Mrs William
Holdepriem and Mrs Edward Haase both of Flint Mich and William and John both of Detroit.
Brothers are Louis of Ayersville ave, William of Main st and August of Ann Arbor Mich, and
sisters Mrs John Hisseling Hillsdale Mich and Mrs Louis Pracht of Fort Wayne Ind.
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, February 3, 2002
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DEFIANCE CRESCENT NEWS June 24 1930
Mrs Pracht Expires Here Funeral Services will be held Thursday Afternoon
Mrs Mary Pracht 68 wife of Williams Pracht who had been in failing
health for seven years died at 4 am today at her home on Main street, from a complication
of deseases. Mrs Pracht's last illness had been for the last week. The funeral will be
held Thursday, with services at 230 pm at the home and at 3 pm at St John's Lutheran
church with Rev OG Hevestreit officiating. Burial will be made in Riverside cemetery. Mrs
Pracht was born at Hanover Germany on Dec 16 1861 and came to Defiance from the old
country in 1882 and had lived here ever since. Mr and Mrs Pracht were married here in
1885. She is survived by her husband, and four children. William Pracht, St. Charles
Illinois, Mis Hattie and Otto Pracht and Mrs Thomas Guilian of Defiance. A son Martin died
three years ago.
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, Feb 3, 2002
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June 9 1933 DEFIANCE CRESCENT NEWS
William Pracht Dies at age 70 Beteran Turnbull Employe to be Buried Monday Afternoon
William Pracht for fifty years an employe of the old Turnbull Wagon
Company and succeeding plants here until his retirement tow years ago because of ill
health died Thursday at 445pm at his home on Main st. Funeral services will be held Monday
at 2 pm in the home and at 230pm in St John's Lutheran Church of which he was a member
during the 51 years he lived in Defiance. The pastor OG Hevestreit, will officiate
Riverside cemetery will be the place of burial. Mr Pracht was born in a suburb of Berlin,
Germany on July 2 1862. He came to America with his parents the late Mr and Mrs Aguust
Pracht in 1881 and settled in Defiance. He was married in 1885 to Mis Mary Esensee who
came to this country from Germany in 1885. Mrs Pracht passed away in 1930. Surviving are
two sons and two daughters W.L. Pracht St Charles Illinois, O.F. Pracht Defiance, Miss
Hattie Pracht at home and Mrs Tom Guilliam Defiance; eleven grandchildren. A brother Gust
Pracht Ann Arbor Mich, and two sisters Mrs Louis Pracht Fort Wayne Ind and Mrs John
Kiessling Marshall Mich. A son Martin died in 1927.
Submitted by Nancy Sines Schultz, February 3, 2002
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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, IndianaThursday, April 21, 1977
Riverside Cemetery; Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio
Hazel McCurdy
Services for Mrs. Hazel Stoner McCurdy, 90, formerly of the 300 block of West Williams Street, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Mungovan & Sons South Chapel. She died at 11 p.m. Tuesday in Byron Health Center. Mrs. McCurdy, a native of Defiance, Ohio, lived in Fort Wayne 55 years. She was a retired hairdresser. Surviving are a foster daughter, Mrs. Betty Hinton, North Webster; and a brother, O.R. "Jack" Stoner, Fort Wayne. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be Saturday in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance.
Submitted by Elaine Mihm Geyer, March 27, 2021
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