Williams County Obits and Death Notices H to M
Dr. CHARLES V. HAAS - The Bryan Times, Bryan, Ohio, Friday, May 3, 1968
Dr. Charles V. Haas, 92, died Friday morning in Cameron Memorial Hospital, where he had
been a patient since March 25, He had
been in failing health for several years. He was born
Feb. 14, 1876 in Coopersville, Mich., the son of George and Mary (Lawton) Haas.
He was an
optometrist and had his office in Stryker from March, 1915 to April, 1935, when he moved to
216 South Lynn St., Bryan.
He had been retired for many years. His wife, the former Fanny
Bauerback, died March 1, 1968. He was a member of Bryan Lodge No. 215
F & A.M. and
received his 50-year membership pin in 1956. His only survivors are several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call
at the Greenisen Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday and services will be there
at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. S. Glen Cameron
officiating. Interment will be in Fountain Grove
Cemetery. Submitted April 4, 2002 by Sue Gates Davis
MRS. JOHN HAEP continues the same.
Mr. Joshua Kirk, of near Bourbon, Indiana, was here to see his sick brother last week.
The township trustees or whose business it may be should hire some one to dig graves at Jefferson and at Dick's. This volunteer work falls to the same parties too often and people would rather pay and have a man to attend to it regularly.
CASSANDRA HALLER - The Bryan Press March 12, 1885
HALLER - In Farmer township, Defiance county, on Friday March 6th. 1885, of Consumption, Mrs. Cassandra HALLER, in her 75th.
year.
MRS. EARL HARMON - The Edgerton Earth, April 30, 1915
Mrs. Earl HARMON died at midnight Sunday night, at the family home in this city from convulsions. Her illness was brief
and the announcement of her death was a shock to her friemds and the entire community. Funeral services were held in the First U.B.
church at 10o'clock yesterday morning and were in charge of the Pythian Sisters. Interment was made in the West Buffalo cemetery.
Mrs. HARMON was 22 years old - Montpelier Leader.
FRANCES M (SCAMMON) HARRING
Submitted by Roger Harring, Feb. 23, 2005.
Frances M (Scammon) Harring formerly of Stryker Oh on October 23, 1984 at Corydon, In. She was born in Stryker Ohio
on May 6, 1905 the daughter of Alfred and Katherine Scammon. Married to Ray W Harring of Osseo, Mi on December 11, 1926 at Bryan Oh
whom preceded her in death on June 25, 1949. Survived by Sons Jerry R Harring, Roger W Harring and daughter Barbara M Harring. 2 Step
Children, 6 grandchildren, 2 step children, 2 great grandchildren and 3 step great grandchildren. Frances was the grandaughter of
Burton and Nancy Scammon of Stryker and the great grandaughter of George and Adaline Scammon, early Williams County residents
arriving in 1859 to the Stryker area.
ELIZA HARRIS - The Bryan Democrat, Jan. 10, 1901, Page 1
Mrs. Eliza HARRIS, nee BEAR, was born in Henry county, O., April 18, 1869; died at Stryker, January 1, 1901. Aged 31 years, 8 months
and 14 days. She was united in marriage to Charles HARRIS June 15, 1888. To this union four children were born. Three sons with the
husband mourns her early departure. Funeral services were held Thursday in the M. E. church and the interrment in the village cemetery.
CALISTA JANE COOPER HASKINS -
The Edgerton Earth, April 30, 1915
Calista Jane COOPER was born near Edgerton, Williams county, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1846, and was called to the higher life
April 22, 1915, at her home in Ashley, Ind., aged 69 years, 3 months and 14 days.
She married Daniel HASKINS April 30, 1865. Four children blessed this union, three sons and one daughter. She leaves
to mourn their loss, her husband and children, Mrs. E.L. DARLING, Edgerton, Ohio, W. W. and J.L. HASKINS of Chicago, Ill., R.C. HASKINS,
of Hudson, Ind., fourteen cgrandchildren and one great grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Amelia BOWMAN, of Auburn, one brother, John COOPER,
of Montpelier, Ohio, and many other relatives and friends.
She united with the Edgerton Church of Christ several years ago under Charles Reign SCOVILLE. Mrs. HASKINS was brought to the home
of her daughter, Mrs. E. L. DARLING, Saturday, April 24. Funeral was held at the Church of Christ Sunday, the pastor, H.F. MacLANE
officiating. She was laid to rest in Maple Grove cemetery. The relatives and friends from out of town were W.W. HASKINS and wife and
J.L. HASKINS, of Chicago, R.C. HASKINS and wife, of Hudson, Ind., M.C. BOWMAN, wife and daughter Gertrude, of Auburn, Ind., John COOPER
and wife, of Montpelier, Mr. and Mrs. Claud BALL, Mr. and Mrs. Myron DELLER, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. FISHER, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel HARPHAN,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank STROCK and son Paul.
CARD OF THANKS
Words cannot express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends who were so kind to us in our sad bereavement, to the Hudson and
Edgerton Eastern Star Chapters for their beautiful floral offerings, also the choir and the pastor for the comforting words. Your
kindness and sympathy will never be forgotten. - J. D. HASKINS, Mrs. E. L. DARLING, W. W. HASKINS, J. L. HASKINS, R. C. HASKINS.
Mrs. CHARLES E. HAUGHN - The Bryan Press 3-17-1938, page 2
Services for Mrs. Charles E. HAUGHN were held Tuesday in the English Lutheran church with Rev. David T. E. HOLLAND
officiating and burial in Shiffler cemetery. Mrs. HAUGHN died Saturday evening in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Russell DIERKS, in
Bryan. She leaves her husband, the daughter and one son, Ira.
Nancy FOWLER HAWK
Submitted by Betty Shaw, Dec. 29, 2000
Florence Township, Williams, OH.
Grandma Hawk died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stroup last Tuesday evening. Funeral at
the ME Church, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Slough of Pioneer.
[FN Fowler, Nancy. Obituary. Bryan
Democrat. Thursday, 26 Jan 1905. p. 4c3. Bryan OH. FN]
Buried Bridgewater Twp, SW corner SE 1/4 of Sec 12, Section A, Row 2.
Carrie HEIDLEY - The Bryan Press, October 31, 1889
HEIDLEY - After a painful illness of two weeks, on Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, Carrie, aged 16 years, only child of Mr. and
Mrs. August HEIDLEY. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community. Funeral today.
ANNA REBECCA (WEAVER) HEPKER - The Bryan Democrat Nov. 21, 1913, pg. 6
Anna Rebecca WEAVER was born in Williams county, Ohio January 1, 1865 and died at her
home in Melbern, November 8, 1913 aged
48 years, 10 months, and 8 days. On september 22, 1883 she was married to Charles Albert HEPKER and to this union was born
seven children,
two of whom died in infancy. She embraced religion in early life. Within a few months after
her marriage
she, with her husband united with the Mt. Olive United Brethren church where
they have ever since been members. She lived an
ideal Christian life always ready to do a kind
deed or lend a helping hand whenever there was an opportunity. She was loved by
all who
knew her. Her death was sudden, and unexpected only being sick about thirty minutes. It
comes as a shock to her
family and friends. She died in the faith and was may hope to meet
her where we shall never say goodbye. (Obit cut off)
Alida F. HINMAN - The Bryan Press May 4, 1882
HINMAN - At her home in West Unity, April 22, 1882, Mrs. Alida F. HINMAN, in her 71st. year of her age.
The Marilla P. Andrews mentioned from Richland county mentioned below was my great great grandmother's sister. -
Lynnea, Jan. 15, 2002
DAVID HISSONG - Edon Commercial, Friday, 22 May, 1914, Page 1
David Hissong, son of John Flemming and Sarah Hissong, was born January 6, 1831, in Bedford county,
Pa., and moved with his parents to Knox county, O. In his youth he learned the trade of a blacksmith at Independence, Richland county.
In 1869 he moved to Alvarado, Ind., and in 1871 he moved to Edon where he has resided until on last Saturday, May 16, 1914, God called
him to rest from his labors at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 10 days. On December 29, 1853, he was married to Marilla P.
Andrews, to which union there were born 8 children. On February 3, 1896, his companion departed for the spirit world.
On September 18, 1899, he was married to Sarah Jane Brown. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, 2 brothers, 1 sister,
4 daughters--Sarah Marilla Gaskill, Elzina Wert, Millie Brady and Frances Iona Spake--19 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and many friends.
Brother Hissong while in Edon
took a very active part in its ministry he was a member of the council and also mayor. He took a very active part in building both
Methodist churches in Edon. Brother Hissong has been blessed with good health the most of his life, with never having
experienced any affliction till within the recent years. He has always been a hard worker a good citizen, and a loving husband and
father. During Brother Carey's ministry, he united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Edon. The other day in
conversation with his pastor he expressed that he had supreme faith in his Heavenly Father and committed all unto His care. He enjoyed
praying with his pastor and his friends; he was interested in the spiritual things and now for all eternity he will enjoy the spiritual
with his Heavenly Father. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon, Rev. T.J. Carey of Raymond, O., officiating.
Interment was made in Edon cemetery.
Anzelana (GLADSTONE) HITT - The Bryan Democrat January 31, 1884
At her home in Pulaski, Ohio, January 26th., 1884. Mrs. Anzelana HITT, in her 80th. year, Mrs. HITT was born in Fauquier
county, Va., July 22nd., 1804; was married to G. T. HITT March 9th., 1833; removed with her husband to Seneca county, Ohio in 1834,
thence to Pulaski, Williams county, Ohio in 1838. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church and was loved and respected by all
her neighbors. She leaves a husband and two sons to mourn the loss of a wife and mother.
EDMOND LEE HITT - The Bryan Democrat, January 15,
1903
HITT - Edmond Lee HITT was born August 18th., 1885, and died January 2d., 1903, aged 17 years, 4 months and 14 days.
During his illness of four and one-half months he suffered severely. Death relieved him of his sufferings. His spirit returned to the
Heavenly Father and his body rests in peace. He leaves a father, mother, two sisters and four brothers to mourn his early departure.
ELLEN E. HITT - The Bryan Democrat, March 31, 1904
HITT - Ellen E. HITT was born in Williams county, O., Sept. 3, 1876, and passed away Monday evening, March 21, 1904, aged 27 years, 5 months and 27 days. She was a member of and an active worker in South Pulaski Christian Church and confessed her Christ in that church in 1894. As the hour of her death drew near she spoke of her assurance of faith in Christ and of her readiness to meet Him in His appointed place of rest and peace, where three sisters and a brother have preceded her. She leaves a sorrowing father and mother, one sister and four brothers, many friends and relatives to mourn her departure and to remember her in love and hope. She was a teacher in the Public Schools thru a period of three years only ceasing her labors when her health failed her. Her life though brief was full of love and tender ministries and emphasizes again that, "We live in deeds, not years-By heart throbs, but not in figures on the dial."
Garret T. HITT - The Bryan Press, October 31, 1889
HITT - At the residence of his son, James HITT, in Pulaski township, Oct. 26th., 1889, of paralysis, Garret T. HITT, in the 83rd. year of his age. The deceased was born in Culpepper county, Va. in 1807, and was married to Miss Anzelana GLADSTONE in 1833. Thence he came to Seneca county, O., in 1838 (he came to Williams county), where he resided continuously for nearly 51 years. He endured the vicissitudes of pioneer life, and mourned the loss of eight children and the companion of his earthly pilgrimage, with the latter of whom he walked in tenderness and affection for over 50 years. Father HITT was a loving husband and a kind father, and firmly attached to his convictions, always prefering duty to favor. And at the advanced age of 82 years, 8 months and 9 days "He laid down his rude staff like one that is weary, and calmly reposes forever." - J.A. H.
J.A. HITT and family take this method of kindly thanking the friends who so generously assisted at the preparation, funeral, and burial
of their dear father.
Mrs. Thirca HITTThe Bryan Press Sept. 18, 1941
Mrs. Thirca HITT, 50, died at her home at 761 s. Harvey street Plymouth, Mich., Thursday, Sept. 4, following an illness of over a year. She suffered a stroke a week before her death. Mrs. HITT was born near Evansport and with her family had resided in Plymouth for fifteen years. Surviving besides her husband, Vern HITT, are the family, Mrs. Cordens FLANAGAN, Miss Irisdene, two sons, Vernell and Robert, two brothers, Wallace PARNHAM, Bryan and George of Jefferson township and four sisters, Mrs. Hazel PRIDGEON of Ft. Wayne, Mrs. Mattie CALVIN and Mrs. Alcie AMES, Hicksville, Mrs. Gertrude STONER near Pulaski. Funeral services were held at Plymouth Sunday. Other relatives besides those named and their families attending the funeral were Ernest HITT, Lenore HITT, Alberta PARNHAM, Mr. and Mrs. Leland WINZELER and family and Denver STONER.
Carole Gregory
MOTHER HIVELY CREMATED - The Edgerton Earth (date unknown)
The people of Edgerton were all wrought up to learn that Mrs. Samantha Hively was
cremated at her home Monday morning by the burning of her residence.
The house was a small on-story five room affair with a wood
shed adjoining on the rear. The fire is supposed to have started either from the kitchen stove or from an ash pan near the
stove. At any rate Mrs. Hively went to her son's room at about 4 a.m. and calling to him said the house was on fire. Mr. Haskins
bounded from his bed and without waiting to dress ran to get a pail of water, at the same time telling his mother not to dress
but to flee from the house.
However, Mrs. Hively did not heed her son's warning and it is presumed went directly to her bedroom
which was then enveloped in flames either to dress or for some treasure, from which she never emerged.
Richard made several
unsuccessful attempts to enter his mother's bedroom, but each time was driven back by the fire and smoke. The house being small,
it was no time until the structure was a mass of flames, and was soon consumed together with the household goods. Mr Haskins, in his
endeavor to rescue his mother, was seriously burned about the hands and face.
A portion of the charred bones were removed from the
smouldering embers on Monday an placed in a casket for burial. A funeral service was conducted in the M.E. church on Tuesday
p.m. by Rev. Miller, a U.B. minster of Bryan, deceased being a member of that denomination.
Mrs. Hively was the mother of seven
children, five of whom are living. They are: Mrs Huldah Hopkins, Daniel Haskins, Henry Haskins, Richard Haskins and Mrs. Fred Dimler.
Deceased was 82 years old. She
had lived in this section upwards of sixty years, first coming from New York state and locating at Hicksville, then later at Logan
and finally moving to Edgerton, where she has since lived. -- Edgerton Earth
ROSE - Samantha ROSE - The Bryan Democrat, Feb. 25, 1904, pg. 8
was born in Pierpoint, St. Lawrence county, N.Y., June 28th. 1822. She was united in marriage to Enoch HASKINS,
July 29th., 1841. About the year of 1845 they moved to Defiance
county and located where the town of Hicksville now stands, which was then a dense wilderness. About fifteen years ago they moved to
Edgerton, Ohio. Mr. HASKINS died March 6th., 1891. She had been a member of the U.B. church before her removed to
Edgerton. She met her sad death Feb. 22, 1904, by burning, her entire body being consumed by the flames which also destroyed her own
home, her ashes were interred in the Edgerton cemetery.
Tuesday froenoon her funeral services were conducted in the Edgerton
M.E. church by Rev. J. F. MILLER assisted by Rev. PRIDDY, the pastor of the church. She was 81 years, 7 months and 24 days old when
her sad end came. Three sons, two daughters, and 15 grandchildren survive her.
From a newspaper clipping in the family bible of Jacob and Iva Capitolia (Stevens)
Hollinger
Submitted by Hal Whitmore, March 22, 2001
Philipina HOPP was born at Hamburg, Kingdom of Bavaria, Germany, June 14,
1814 and departed this life at the home of her son, John HOLLINGER, near Edgerton, O., January 23, 1905, aged 90
years, 7 months, and 9 days. In the year 1841 she was united in marriage with Charles Hollinger. This union was
blessed with ten children, three sons and seven daughters. In 1848 she with her husband and children emigrated to America and wettled
in Sandusky county, Ohio. In the year 1867 they moved to Williams county, Ohio, about two miles north of Edgerton. Her husband died
July 21 1889. Sister Hollinger was converted in 1849 and united with the Evangelical church. She remained a faithful
member until she went to join the church triumphant. Mother Hollinger was stricken with paralysis about six weeks
ago and since then she has been sinking. During her illness she suffered a great deal but she bore it all, as only a christian can.
She leaves to mourn her departure three sons, seven daughters, thirty-four grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and other relatives.
Mother was truly a child of God. May our Heavenly Father help us all so to live that we may meet again. Funeral services were conducted
from the Fish Creek Evangelical church by W.H. Freshley, Jan. 25, 1905, and the remains were laid to rest in the
Edgerton cemetery by the side of her husband.
CARD OF THANKS
To our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted and
sympathized with us during the sickness and death of our mother we extend to all our sincere thanks.
JOSIE BELL HOMAN
Williams County Death Records, submitted by Joyce
Josie Bell HOMAN died Aug. 2, 1889 at the age of 1 year and 18 days, cause of death unknown.
Zilpha HOMAN - The Bryan Democrat, August 22, 1889, pg. 4
Died, at her home in Edon, August 10th., of consumption, Zilpha HOMAN, aged 33 years. Elder METZLER preached the funeral sermon.
CHRISTOPHER HOOTMAN
native of Hicksville, Oh died Dec. 2, 1900 at his home at the age of 83 y/o source Christian Standard, December 15, 1900 edition,
page 1610, an announcement written by his son, Addison Monroe Hootman.
Submitted by
Laura Edwards
Belva LOCKWOOD HORTON
Submitted October 1999 by Arlene WALKER
Belva LOCKWOOD HORTON was born June 27, 1891 in Blakeslee Ohio; died July 14, 1903 at Blakeslee, Ohio aged 12
years and 16 days. Her death was caused by a severe burn, her clothing catching fire from the stove by a gust of wind. She
lived about 8 hours after the terrible accident.
She leaves a father, mother, five brothers and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. It was a sudden and severe blow on
the mother who is in very poor health. While the life seemed bright and promising it is suddenly blown out. It teaches us that in the
midst of life we are in death.
Funeral conducted in the U. B. church in Blakeslee by the Pastor. A very large audience was present
to show their deep sympathy. A very beautiful lot of flowers to decorate and beautify, and the singing fine. All was done to lift
the burden of sorrow that the people could do. Interment in the Buffalo cemetery. May the dear Lord bless and comfort the sad hearts
is our prayers, and help all to be ready for heaven. Rev. Wm. Clark, Pastor
Eva Leugene (SHOUP) HORTON
Williams Co. March 31, 1905 --Obituary-- Eva Leugene Shoup was born Aug 25, 1868 in Steuben County, Ind.
Married to Charles Horton in 1886. To them were born 6 children, 5 boys and 1 girl. Their daughter departed
this life at the age of 12 years. The deceased leaves five sons (three too small to care for themselves), father, mother, four
brothers and two sisters to mourn her death. She died at Monpelier, Ohio March 31 1905 aged 36 years , 7 mo. and 6 days. She
was taken to Blakeslee, and Rev. J. W. Headley preached the funeral service. Text was found in St. John, 11th
Chapter and 25th and 26th verses. From the church her body was taken to the cemetery one mile east and one mile south of Blakeslee.
A large number of relatives and friends followed her to her last resting place. She was reclaimed one year ago last October of
which she gave bright evidence of her being accepted of God. She joined the Free Methodists and has been a faithful christian
ever since and now gone to reap her reward----Anna Fritz.
Life of Paul W. HOSACK - The Edgerton Earth Nov. 1, 1918
Paul Wesley HOSACK was born at Lost Creek, two miles west of Farmer, Ohio August 28, 1888. Passed away
Oct. 24, 1918 Montview, Pa. His boyhood days were spent on the farm where he was born. In March, 1916 he commenced working
for the D.I. & W. Ry Co. He was a trusted and honest workman, had charge of the lighting system and track inspection
on the branch road from Afford to Montview, Pa., being the oldest man in service and second boss. (Partially unreadable).
The father and mother arrived at his bedside Wednesday, at 2:00 pm. He died at 8:50 am, Thursday, Oct 24, 1918. Services
were held from the home. Interment at Lost Creek. He leaves father, mother and brother to mourn their loss.
JACOB HOYER Bryan Press, March 22, 1934, page 2
JACOB HOYER, a former resident of Center township was buried Friday at Pleasant Lake, Ind., where he had lived
for a number of years. Mr. HOYER who was 94 years of age, and active for his years, met an accidental death by a milk truck
driven into his barnyard, the driver not seeing Mr. HOYER who was quite deaf and did not hear the truck. The HOYERs were a pioneer
family of Center township, settling about 70 years ago on what is now the ELI NEILL farm, later disposing of the land to WEBSTER
NEILL, father of ELI NEILL. Rather a coincidence, the death of Mr. HOYER following within a week of the passing of ELI
NEILL. Relatives from here attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. TRUMAN SAUL, Mrs. BEULAH SAUL and R.T. SAUL, Bryan,
SCOTT SAUL and sister, Miss ORPHA SAUL of Melbern.
SAMUEL HOYER- Bryan Democrat, April 13, 1899, page 4
HOYER--At his son's home in Steuben county, Indiana, April 6th, 1899, SAMUEL HOYER, aged 88 years, 1 month and 6 days.
SAMUEL HOYER was born in Berks county, Pennsylvania, March 1st, 1811. At the age of twenty-one years he left Berks county
and went to Union county, where he worked until he was past twenty-three years old. He was married November 20th, 1834 to REBECCA STAHL,
daughter of PHILIP STAHL. In the spring of 1837 he moved from Union county, Pennsylvania, to Hancock county, Ohio, where he lived
for eighteen years; after which he sold his farm and moved to Williams county and purchased another where he remained for twenty-three
years. He finally traded his farm to WEBSTER NEIL for a farm in Steuben county, Ind. In the spring of 1878 he moved to
Steuben county and has lived with his son until death. He leaves his old companion, one son and three daughters, 17 grand-children,
5 great-grand children, and a host of friends to mourn their loss.
Charles Carleton Hubbell (22 May 1835 - 7 Mar 1891)
Bryan Democrat, 12 Mar 1891
Charles C. Hubbell, died at his residence on South Beach Street on Saturday, March 7, 1891, aged 55 years, 9 months,
and 15 days. He had been for many years a resident of Bryan, and was generally esteemed. He was one of the proprietor’s of the
Bryan Woolen Mill, burned several years ago and was never rebuilt. For a number of years he was general agent for the Birdsell
Manufacturing Company at South Bend. He was a member of Bryan Lodge and chapter of Free Masons and was always regarded a good workman
and square man. He was married in 1855 to Artlissa, daughter of the late S. B. McKelvey of Center Township, Williams Co. Ohio. by
whom he had five children. His wife died April 13, 1874, and three years later he married to Mrs. Ellen Barnes who with their one
child survives and mourns the death of husband and father. A somewhat notable circumstance is that his father’s family of eight
children, Charley was the first one to die. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the Universalist Church, Rev. E. D. Jacobs
delivering the sermon. He was buried with Masonic honors under the aspects of Bryan Lodge. The funeral gratefully appreciate the
sympathy shown in their bereavement.
Mrs. Henrietta HUBBELL - The Bryan Democrat September 13, 1888
At Bryan, Wednesday, September 5th., 1888, Mrs. Henrietta HUBBELL, in the seventy-fourth year of her age. Mrs. HUBBELL resided
at Monroeville but was here visiting her son, Chas. C. HUBBELL, and contemplated returning home on Friday. Wednesday afternoon she,
in company with her daughter-in-law, took tea with a friend, both returning to the house a few minutes after seven o'clock. The old
lady was apparently in her usual health, and had been in excellent spirits during the afternoon. After removing her wraps, she sat
in a chair and almost without a moment's warning the messenger called her to the other side. Her death was peaceful and calm as the
sleep of an infant. The remains were buried at Monroeville, Friday.
JEWELL - The Bryan Press, September 30, 1886, pg. 1, col. 7, Edgerton
Mrs. George JEWELL
The funeral services of Mrs. George Jewell, aged 73 years, took place in the M. E. church on Thursday of last week. She was a member of that church and highly respected.
Submitted by Janet Wilkinson Schwartz, Nov 16, 2012
Mrs. Eugene JODRY - The Bryan Press 3-17-1938, page 2
Mrs. Eugene JODRY, 70, died at herhome in Stryker. Services were held Friday at 2 pm.
Myrta Theressa JOHNSON
From The Bryan Democrat, Sept. 16, 1886
Myrta Theressa, daughter of Wm. D. and Belle S. JOHNSON aged four months and twenty-five days.
Newton M. JONESThe Bryan Democrat, October 12, 1905, pg. 1, col. 3
Surnames: JONES, GOSLEY, STAHL
JONES--Newton M. Jones was born near Urbana, Champaigne county, Ohio May 11, 1831 and died at Williams Center, Williams county, Ohio,
Oct. 6, 1905, at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 25 days. At the age of 24 he married Miss Elizabeth Gosley. They moved to Williams
county where she died scarcely a year from the time of their marriage. He then married Miss Sarah Stahl. To them three children were
born, two sons and one daughter, Frank who resides near Melbern, Elmer of Hicksville and Jennie who resides at home. There are left
to mourn the loss, the wife, three children, one brother of Washington, on sister of Champaigne county, three grand children and a
large number of other relatives and friends. Early in life Mr. Jones became a member of the Lutheran church and this always remained
the church of his choice. The funeral services were held at the home Oct. 9 at 10:30 a.m., D. N. Kelley, pastor of the M. E. church
officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Fountain Grove cemetery at Bryan. Mrs. Jones and family wish to express their appreciation
of the kindness of their friends during the sickness and death of husband and father.
Submitted by Janet Wilkinson Schwartz, Nov 16, 2012
PFISTER, JONES - The Bryan Press, June 26, 1924, pg. 4, col. 5
Surnames: PFISTER, JONES
St. Mary's Cemetery; Edgerton, Williams County, Ohio
Auburn Evening Star; DeKalb County, Indiana, Wednesday, May 24, 1989
BUTLER - Services for Mary E. (Pfister) Jones will be Thursday at 9 a.m. (Indiana time) in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Edgerton,
Ohio, where she was a member. Officiating will be Father Tom Ankenbrandt, pastor of St. Mary's church, and Father John Pfister, pastor
of Our Lady of Assumption church, South Bend. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Edgerton. Mrs. Jones, 85, died Monday at her rural
Butler home. She was a homemaker and a 21-year resident of the Butler area. She was born May 16, 1904 in Huntington County to John
and Margaret (Bauer) Pfister. She married John W. Jones May 8, 1928 in Huntington. He survives. Also surviving are three daughters,
Alice J. Mayer of Butler; Mary Ann DeVille, Oakton, Va.; and Charlotte Harber, Fort Wayne; 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call tonight from 5-9 p.m. (Indiana time) at Johnson Funeral Home, Butler. A rosary service will begin at 7 p.m.
(Indiana time) in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be given to the St. Mary's School fund or to masses at the church.
SARAH BARBARA STAHL JONES - The Bryan Press, June 26, 1924, pg. 4, col. 5
Surnames: JONES, STAHL
OBITUARY
Sara Barbara Jones, daughter of Peter and Catharine Stahl, was born March 1, 1838 in Kelly township, Union county, Penna.
She came to Wyandot county, Ohio with her parents at the age of six years, and about ten years later came to Williams county, Ohio
where she has been a resident for the past 70 years.
On March 8, 1857 she was married to N. M. Jones, who preceded her in death Oct. 6, 1906. To this union was born three children two
sons and one daughter, all of whom survive her.
Some 40 years ago she united with the United Brethren Church at Williams Center, and on April 20th, 1919 transferred to the United
Brethren Church at Bryan.
She departed this life from her recent home, 264 Center street, Bryan, Ohio, June 19, 1924 at the age of 86 years, 5 months and 18 days.
She leaves as immediate relatives, one daughter, Miss Jennie Jones of Bryan, two sons, Frank Jones of Center township, Williams
county, Ohio and Elmer Jones of Hicksville, Ohio. Also two sisters, Mrs. Anna Oxenrider and Mrs. Salome Smith both of Bryan.
Funeral services were held in the home at 2:30 P.M. June 21st , 1924. Burial was in Fountain City cemetery.
Submitted by Janet Wilkinson Schwartz, Nov 16, 2012
JOSEPH KAUFMAN - The Bryan Press, August 25, 1904, pg. 3, col. 3
Death of Joseph Kaufman
The news of the death of Joseph Kaufman last Friday was a surprise and source of sadness to many Bryan people, w[h]ere he was
so well known for so many years.
Mr. Kaufman lived here from the earliest recollection of many middle aged citizens, and was always in the restaurant business,
of which he made a success.
A number of years ago as his family grew up, he moved to Toledo, where the young folks had a better chance to get along, and
where his wife died about a year ago.
He was buried in the city last Sunday
Submitted by Janet Wilkinson Schwartz, Nov 16, 2012
Frank KEIFFER - The Bryan Press, Nov. 29, 1934
Frank KEIFFER died at his home at 111 North Enterprise street, Tuesday morning after a long illness. Funeral
will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at DECK's funeral parlors.
Delilah Jane AMES - Bryan Newspaper March 1938
, daughter of Nehemiah and Eliza AMES, was born July 9, 1864 in Defiance county, and passed away Feb. 22, 1938, at her home in Williams Center, where she had lived more than 50 years. Her age was 73 years, seven months and 30 days. She was united in marriage to George Franklin KELLER on
Nov. 23, 1883. Her husband preceded her in death two months ago. To this union were born six children, three of whom preceeded
their parents in death. She leaves to mourn their mother's passing one daughter, Vera, two sons, Ward and Leland, three
grandchildren, also a sister, Betsie BYERS, two brothers, Oscar and David AMES and many other relatives and friends.
Helen Doris KENT - The Bryan Democrat, Feb. 25, 1904
Helen Doris KENT, adopted daughter of Charles and Lillie KENT was born in Hillsdale
county, Mich., Oct. 6th, 1902, departed this life January 24, 1904, aged one year, three months and eight days. Funeral
and burial was held at Columbia, Jan. 26th., Rev. SHARP officiating.
MARY ELIZABETH COOK KEPPLER -
The Bryan Democrat, January 15, 1903
KEPPLER - Mary Elizabeth KEPPLER, nee COOK, was born January 6th. 1884, died at the home of her parents
near Edon, Williams Co., Ohio, January 9th., 1903, aged 19 years and three days. At the age of nine years she was converted
and united with the Salem class of the Evangelical Association, of which she remained a worthy member till death. Since
April 1900 she has been afflicted with a severe cough which eventually developed into tuberculosis and resulted in death.
During these years she bore her suffering with patience, always looking to Jesus for assistance. She often said she did not
know how she could endure her suffering if it were not for Jesus. In the lone hour of the night she was often heard singing,
"Jesus lover of soul", it being her favorite song. The last few days of her sickness she often remarked, "If Jesus would only
come and take me home". On May 22, 1902 she was united with C. W. KEPPLER, her married life being of short duration. She
leaves a loving husband, father, mother, one brother and many relatives and friends to mourn her early departure. Three weeks
before her death she gave some instructions what should be done with her personal effects. She requested that $5.00 be given
to the Missionary cause.
GEORGE KERNS - The Bryan Press Feb. 7, 1895
(The following are extractions taken from a lengthy obit.)
KERNS - On Jan. 31st., at his home in Center Twp., aged 69 years, George KERNS. George KERNS was born
August 18th., 1825, and was next to the youngest of nine children born to Jacob and Rebecca KERNS, in Chester county, Penn.
He received the benefits of a common school education, and at the age of eighteen, as was the custom in those days, he was
apprenticed to a wagon maker, to learn the trade, receiving as compensation for his services, besides his board and washing,
a sixpence a day. At the age of 21 he came to Holmes county, Ohio, where he became acquainted with Elizabeth FISHER,
whom he married in 1848, and with her came to Williams Center where he worked at his trade until 1852, when they went back
to Holmes county and remained there until 1857, when they again returned to Williams Center. To George and Elizabeth KERNS
were born three children; one died in infancy. Jacob, aged five died in 1861 of diptheria. And one son, Wesley, the widow,
and three brothers, besides other friends and relatives live to mourn his loss. He died January 31st., aged 69 years, 4 months
and 13 days. Early in life he united with the Methodist church and died in that belief. Funeral conducted by Rev. S. R. COLGAN.
Mr. KERNS is the sixth of the old settlers who have died in this vicinity this winter. The others are John FETTERS, Dwight ENSIGN,
Randal LORD, John MANNON and Daniel FETTERS. The latter all came here in 1836. Of the old settlers remaining G. H. TOMLINSON
and Lydia RICE, widow of Dr. Oney RICE, are the oldest, both being in their eighty-sixth year.
IVA J. (BRANDEBERRY) COOK KIBLER
The Bryan Times, Jan. 24, 1996, page 3
WALDRON, Mich. - Iva J. COOK KIBLER, 96, formerly of Waldron, died Monday, Jan. 22, 1996, in the Hillsdale
County Medical Care Facility Born in Wright Township on Jan. 17, 1900, she was the daughter of Catherine ( TOWN ) and Charley
BRANDEBERRY. She retired in 1963 after 17 years as office nurse with Dr. Lowell BLANCHARD, and had served several years as
Waldron village treasurer.
Surviving are a daughter; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter;
and relatives in Williams County, Ohio. Preceding her in death were her first husband, George E. COOK, in 1928;
her second husband, Ferman KIBLER, in 1988; five brothers; a sister; a grandson; and a great-grandson.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Waldron Wesleyan Church. Burial will be in Waldron Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Waldron. Preferred memorials are to the Missionary Society of the
Waldron Wesleyan Church.
DOSTER KING - - The Bryan Democrat Aug. 11, 1904, Pg 2
Doster KING was born on Aug. 20, 1831 and died at Bryan, O., July 25, 1904 aged 72 years, 11 months and 5 days. He was
twice married, first to Maria L LOVERIDGE, Nov. 7, 1857, who died March 31, 1870; to this union there were five children born; three of these namely:
Charles, Carrie and Walter survive him. On Oct. 22, 1870 he was married to Mrs. Sarah A. CHARLES, who though very feeble, and the
above named children remain to mourn. He united with the Church of Christ, at this place, many years ago, and was a member of said
church at the time of his death. His funeral sermon was preached in the above named church by Rev. J. F. MILLER of the U. B. church,
Wednesday afternoon, July 27th.
LEWIS KING - The Bryan Press May 26, 1887
KING - Mr. Lewis KING was buried Sunday from his late residence, four miles south of Stryker. He was an expert
in slight-of-hand tricks, and traveled many years giving entertainments in the magician's art. Several years ago he published
a book with the title, "St. Michael's Prophesy"or "Satan's Reign upon the Earth."
Mahala (BATES) KINSEY 1849-1930
Mahala BATES was born January 31, 1849 at West Unity, Williams County, Ohio. In 1866, she was united in marriage
to Samuel KINSEY, to this union there was born one son, Arthur. Mrs. KINSEY's death occurred suddenly and unexpectedly
at her home in Camden (probably in Michigan), where she had resided for 53 years, Sunday evening, September 28, 1930, aged 81 years.
She is survived by one son, Arthur KINSEY of Lansing; three brothers, C.S. BATES, Oscar BATES and William BATES; two sisters Mrs.
Eliza HADDOCK and Mrs. Alice BAKER; also one grandson, Carl KINSEY. Services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Jos.
RICE officiating, burial in village cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted during our sudden bereavement. To the minister for his
words of comfort, for the beautiful flowers and to the singers.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur KINSEY and family.
FOUND DEAD IN HER CHAIR
Friends and neighbors were shocked Monday afternoon when it was learned that Mrs. Samuel KINSEY was dead in
her chair. The first news came when Roy BARBER was delivering his papers about 430 in the afternoon. He notice
Mrs. KINSEY sitting in her chair with her head leaning to one side. He at once called Jas. GILMORE
who happened to be out doors and who lived next door. Other neighbors soon arrived. Dr. BATES was called and
with his door key soon gained entrance to the house. Dr. BATES and undertaker ADAMS stated she
had expired sometime Sunday evening while preparing to retire. Her bed had been opened, her night gown had been placed on the foot
of the bed but had not been used. Mrs. KINSEY had removed her stockings ready to retire when she expired in her
chair. Her death was due to heart trouble. Mrs. KINSEY was past 80 years old and had not been in the best of health
for some time. Since the death of her husband she lived alone in the summer time and winters went to live with her son Arthur and
wife at Lansing. She enjoyed being in her own home. Mrs. KINSEY had resided in Camden for nearly 50 years and
was very highly respected by all. She leaves one son Arthur and many friends and relatives to mourn her departure. Funeral services
were held from her late home Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock, burial in village cemetery.
DAWSON, KIRK
DAWSON KIRK, Alice - Obituary-Montpelier Enterprise March, 16 1893
Alice M., wife of H.S. Kirk, was born in Defiance Co., Ohio, August 30th, 1858; married to Mr. Kirk, June 2nd, 1877, and departed this
life on the 2nd day of March, 1893; aged 34 years, 7 months and 2 days. At the age of 14 years she experienced convertion at a
series of meetings conducted by Rev. James Neil, and received at his hands the ordinance of christian baptism. Always kind and
unassuming, bearing with her the ornament of a "Meek and quiet Spirit," She had greatly endeared herself not only to the church
(U. B. Radical,) of which she was for 15 years a member, but to all within her influence. Her sufferings were endured with great
cheerfulness, patience and fortitude, such as flows from unbounded faith in the Savior of man. Her triumphant death and cheerful
farewells, accompanied by the great request to meet her in heaven, were scenes not too soon to be forgotten. Her vision of the
angelic host sent to convey her across the river of Death was truly cheering to her friends. First of these to arrive, she assured
us, was her own little boy, who died some years ago in infancy. She leaves a husband, one daughter and a wide circle of friends
to mourn.
"Oh! ever near us the unseen,
The bright immortal spirits tread,
for all the boundless universe
Is life--there are no dead."
COPIED BY; ROBERT LAMBRIGHT, GR GR GRANDSON OF ALICE M. "DAWSON" 6-23-03
Submitted by Robert Lambright, July 24, 2003
Mr. ELISHA KIRK - OBITUARY - Montpelier Enterprise July 16,1885
Mr. Elisha Kirk is gone... The spark of life went out with the 10th of July A.D. 1885; was aged 77 years, 9 months
and 3 days. Mr. Kirk was born in Harrison County, Ohio, October 7,1807. When a young man he learned the cabinet maker's trade
near Hanover, Columbiana county, Ohio, with Stephen Fugate. At that age, coffins were all made to order on short notice and he
done a great deal of work in that line and made a number of coffins in this county. After he had served his apprenticeship he
got married to Susanna Harrison and went to housekeeping near Alexandria, Columbiana county, Ohio. In the autumn of 1847 he moved
to this county with his family and settled in the woods on the southwest corner of sec. 4, town 7, Jefferson township, now known as
the Hendrick's farm. Had 120 acres of land all a dense forest, had nothing but his cabinet and carpenter tools and his muscle
with which to clear up a farm and support his family. He cleared the farm, raised a large family and about 1860 he sold that
farm and purchased the farm whereon he died. He buried his first wife in August, 1853, married Mrs. E.M. Schaull in
March, 1854. He leaves a widow, five daughters and three sons by first marriage, one daughter and two sons by second marriage,
six daughters and five sons now living, eleven children, thirty-one grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Four children
live in Ohio, seven in Michigan. Was a man of strict integrity, upright and honest; would not owe any one long, nor allow any
one to owe him long, but kept settled up with every one at all times and left no unsettled business save preferred claims. Was
buried July 12, in the Dick cemetery followed by a large concourse of friends and neighbors; upwards of fifty carriages in the funeral
procession from the house to the church. Rev. Mr. Dinius conducted funeral sevices at U.B. church in Montpelier. Elisha Kirk
is no more. Peace to be to his ashes.
KIRK.-- At his residence one mile west of West Jefferson, of lung
disease, Mr. Elisha Kirk; aged 77 years, nine months and three days. The deceased was buried Sunday,
July 12, in the Dick cemetery, the funeral being at the U.B. curch in Montpelier, The Rev. Dinius officiating. In Mr. Kirk's
death the family loses a kind husband and father, the community an honest and accommodating neighbor.
Copied by Robert Lambright, GR GR GR GRANDSON OF ELISHA KIRK ON 6-23-03.
Submitted by Robert Lambright, July 24, 2003
Harrison Sid(d)ell Kirk (H.S. KIRK)
Obituary Montpelier Enterprise May 4,1899
Submitted by Robert Lambright, July 24, 2003
Harrison Sid(d)ell Kirk, eldest son of Elisha and Susanna (Harrison) Kirk, was born Oct. 31, 1833, in Atwater township, Portage county, Ohio; died at his home in Bridgewater township, this county, April 24, 1899, aged 65 years, 5 months and 23 days. Funeral was held from the Cogswell Union church, April 26, conducted by Rev.O.G. Alwood, interment taking place in the adjacent cemetary.
Deceased was one of a family of twelve children as follows: By Elisha and Susanna (Harrison) Kirk, first wife, Mrs. Mary Jane Harrison, Montcalm county, Mich.; Harrison S. Kirk, deceased, Bridgewater, Ohio; Mrs. Adaline Bryner, Huntington, Ind.; Jefferson Kirk, Chester, Mich.; Mrs. Susanna Bechtol, Metz, Ind.; Marion Kirk, near Montpelier, Ohio; Mrs. Emma Sagendorph, deceased, Jackson, Mich.; Mrs. Samantha Bryner, Charlotte, Mich. By Elisha and Elizabeth Kirk, second wife, Mrs. Maggie Smith, deceased; Edward Kirk, Wauseon, Ohio; Albert Kirk, Charlotte, Mich.
Deceased came with his parents to Williams county in 1847, thus witnessing the great changes that have been wrought since that time, so that he was classed among the early pioneers. He began teaching school at the age of eighteen, which vocation he continued the greater part of his life, having taught select school at Williams Center, Hamilton, Burlington, Montpelier and other places. He was assisted by his second wife, who was a very proficient teacher and at home in the school room.
He was joined in matrimony to Miss Minerva White, March 19, 1857, who died Sept. 23, 1865, at the age of 30 years. To this union was born one child, Minda A., who died at the age of fourteen. He was again married to Miss Sarah E. Clifton, who died Nov. 10, 1876, aged 32 years. To this union one child was born, Maud D., the present wife of Wm Wallace, of Pioneer. Again he took up the marriage vow, this time with Miss Alice M. Dawson, who was also called away March 2, 1893 in the 35th year of her age. To this union were born two children, a son and daughter. The son died in infancy, the daughter, Miss Emma, still survives. Again he took up the marriage covenant, this time with Mrs. Lucy Campbell, who survives him. With each and all of his companions he lived a blameless, peaceful life, and did what he could to make them comfortable and happy.
In many respects H.S. Kirk was a remarkable man, and the public had long since learned to bestow upon him this distinction. It was mainly to his pen in the advocacy of moral questions of the hour that won for him prestige and renown. He had the courage of his convictions and never hesitated to express them. Ever since The Enterprise was established, it has been one of the mediums through which he reached the public ear, and not one of his communications that was contributed to this paper has ever been rejected. He possessed a wonderful memory that was indeed the envy of his fellows. He could entertain you by the hour quoting from the bible, Shakespeare, Milton, Homer, and other distinguished literary men. His articles also found a welcome place in agricultural and religious journals and state periodicals, and they were copied far and wide by contemporaries. Had he given his time and attention to the press, he doubtless would have scored a grand sucess in life. Failing to do so, was perhaps one of the mistakes of his uneventful career. Having once read he seldom forgot, and thus, in conversation, he was able to bring from the mind's well-filled store house "things new and old" to the delight and edification of his listeners. He thought for himself and was ever ready to defend his views.
In early days he strenuously opposed slavery, while later, with his pen and vote, did much for the cause of temperance. He confessed Christ at an early age, identifying himself with the U.B. church, with which he walked upright, a consistent member to the end. Being of a cheerful disposition, and very fond of music, much of the time found him singing hymns and songs of devotion. He sought and found true happiness in Christ his Savior.
Many beautiful shade trees in Montpelier, Pioneer, and neighboring villages, will long stand as silent monuments to his memory, for he loved the true and the beautiful, the garden of his God.
For many years he had stomach trouble, but was not thought serious, having taken with chill and fever Friday, April 28. The fever did not abate till death came to his relief at about seven o'clock Monday morning following. Thus passes a dearly loved one, but as we mourn, we are assured of a blessed reunion beyond.
"Tis hard to say farewell, farewell
To those we so much love,
Although they've gone with Christ to dwell
In realms of bliss above.
We know that we shall again meet
When all earth's cares are o'er.
Our Savior and our loved ones greet
To part, no, never more."
Card of thanks
We Hereby desire to return our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends for their aid and sympathy during illness and burial of our beloved husband and father. Also, to choir for their sacred music.
Copied by Robert Lambright, GR GR GRANDSON OF HARRISON SIDWELL KIRK 6-23-03
MARJORIE LEE KLINE
Rites were held in the Methodist church in Edon, Friday for Marjorie Lee KLINE, 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph KLINE. The girl died in the Garrett hospital after an appendicitis operation.
John KLINK - The Bryan Democrat, August 22, 1889, pg. 4
The death of John KLINK occured at his home in this place (Edon) Thursday Aug. 8th. In his death the community
loses a worthy and respected citizen.
Mrs. Richard KNIGHT - The Bryan Democrat, March 26, 1909, page 3
KNIGHT - The death of Mrs. Richard KNIGHT, one of the oldest residents of Farmer township, occured Sunday at her home
near Parmer of pneumonia. She was ill but a couple of days, and her husband who also has the pneumonia is not expected to recover.
Mrs. KNIGHT's age was 88 years and Mr. KNIGHT is somewhat older. They are among the best known and respected citizens of the township.
Funeral will be held tomorrow forenoon from the home.
Daniel L KUNKLE - The Bryan Democrat, Sept. 16, 1886
Daniel L. KUNKLE died Tuesday morning Sept. 8th, of lock-jaw, the result of a wound in his foot caused by stepping on a nail. His illness, which continued about two weeks, was attended with paroxysms during which his sufferings were terrible and dissipated all hope of his recovery. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon under the auspices of Bryan Council Royal Arcanum, of which e was a member, and was attended by a large concourse of relatives and sympathizers. Dan KUNKLE was a good mechanic, an industrious man, and a quiet orderly citizen.
XENOPHON LA FRANQUE - The Bryan Democrat Dec. 21, 1876
Xenophon LA FRANQUE (or FRANK as he was more generally known), son of the late George BEECHLER, died at the family residence on Center street last Wednesday afternoon, in the twenty-third year of his age. He had been ill with consumption for many months.
Clarinda HUGHER LAMSON - The Bryan Democrat April 27, 1905
Clarinda HUGHER LAMSON was born in Licking county, Ohio, Dec. 7th., 1818, and was married to Andrew LAMSON, June 4th., 1836, and has lived in Williams county since 1860. Of her father's family two sisters remain, living near their childhood home in the vicinity of Utica, O.; of her own family two sons survive her. For the past 17 years she has lived with Dr. R.F. LAMSON, where she left April 18th., 1905 at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 11 days.
JACOB LANE - The Bryan Democrat, December 16, 1920
Jacob Lane, son of James and Nancy Shank Lane, was born near Rager's Ville, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, February 13th., 1832. He spent his boyhood days in this country. At the age of nineteen years he came to Williams county with his parents, brothers and sisters, locating on a farm just west of Williams Center; and he was in possession of the old homestead at the time of his death, which occured December 9th., 1920, aged 88 years, nine months and 25 days.
During the year 1865 he was united in marriage to Keran Horten, and to this union were born four children but one of whom is living; Arthur Lane of Melburn.
During the year 1868 he was again united in marriage to Rebecca Ridenour, and to this union were born three children, two of whom are living; Orlo of California, and Susanna Lane Pool od Edgerton, Ohio. His wife, Rebecca, preceeded him to the other world twelve years ago.
HIS RECORD AS A SOLDIER
At the beginning of the Civil War in '61, he enlisted as a private in Company A, 38th. Regt. O. V. I. He was promoted to sergeant, and in a short time to that of 2nd. lieutenant, and again to that of 1st. lieutenant, and was placed in command of Company F of the 38th.
He was in command of this company at the battle of Jonesburrough, and went into the battle with thirty-eight men and at the close of the battle but eleven answered at roll call. At another time when in command of a reconnointering party, they were nearly surrounded by Rebels and were ordered to surrender; they refused and turned to flee when he was hit by a bullet, receiving a severe flesh wound. He was with Sherman's army during the memorable "March to the Sea" and served until the close of the war when he was honorably discharged and nustered out of service.
To know him and to converse with him was but to command your respect. We can think of him with only the most pleasant memories.
And that the same returnless tide,
Which bore thee from us, still glides on,
And we, who mourn thee, with it glide."
The Bryan Democrat, December 23, 1920
Passing Of Jacob Lane---One Of 37 Williams Center Soldiers
Of the 37 volunteers who enlisted in the 38th. Ohio Regiment from around William Center when Abraham Lincoln made his first call for 300,000 troops, Jacob Lane was the 32nd. to answer to the final roll call leaving behind Nicholas Bohney and Alexander Earlsten, of Hamilton, Ind., who were discharged in 1862 on account of disability, Abraham Mairs, John C. Horton and the writer who served with him until the end of the war.
It was 60 years ago that the Confederate States, one after another, began to pass ordinances of secession. This created great excitement in the North as well as the South. Independent Military Companies were organized all over the North after the firing upon Fort Sumpter and every Saturday afternoon JacobLane shut down his mill to drill with the boys on the old Presbyterian Academy, just west of town, and when these military companies from over the county met at Bryan to celebrate the 4th. of July our company uniformed with grey jackets and white pants with red stripes down the legs created quite a sensation.
There were around 50 of us from the south half of Center township and the north part of Farmer who enlisted in the 38th. Ohio but only 13 from Farmer and 24 from Center were accepted under the call of President Lincoln for the first 300,000 men. Samuel Gardner, Ephraim Gregg, John Castor, Campbell Earlsten, Jacob Cronk, and Joseph Cutter died the first winter, and Daniel Stall afterwards from exposure and disease, while Harrison Spangler Alexander Earlsten, William Shirkey, John Kanauer, Hesekiah Chrisman, Frank Perkins, George Eager, Nicholas Bohney and Henry Yeagley were discharged for the same cause. Then Wm. Britton, Elijah Kimmell and A.C. Dillman were members of the band and discharged by general orders leaving 18 of us at the end of 1862.
(Apparently part of the article here was not printed.) Jacob Lint were killed. Six, Capt. Gilbert, Lieut. Lane, Sargent Pool, A. W. Mavis, Henry Jacques and Washington Miser were wounded, two, John Lovejoy and Wm. Poorman served three years and were discharged, Milton Perkins was taken prisoner and 12, Capt. Gilbert, Lieut. Lane, A. W. Mavis, Oliver Durham, Ira Pool, Elijah Spangler, Washington Miser David VanSickle, Wm. H. Deivert, Charles Donze, John C. Horton and myself re-enlisted for during the war and were in the Grand Review at Washington.
Too much praise cannot be given a Patriot who voluntarily suspends business and absents himself from his family for four long years to serve his country in her time of need and such is the history of Jacob Lane who volunteered in August, 1861 as a private and came home in September 1865 as First Lieutenant.
Were I asked to name the best soldier I ever knew among my many acquaintances in the army, without hesitating, I would say Jacob Lane whom I have known for nearly 70 years. A soldier who never chewed, smoked or drank, swore or gambled or spent his money on lewd women; always ready to obey every order issued to his command and I doubt whether there was another officer who sent home so great a percent of his wages to his family as did Lieut. Lane.
In all of his military service the hardest task he had to perform was when it fell to the lot of 38 Ohio to break through General Hood's lines after he had fallen back from Atlanta and fortified himself near Jonesboro. Calvin M. Rogers Commander of Evans Post, then a boy of 16, belonging to Co. A next to Co. F. says nine of Lieut. Lane's Co. went down the first volle. The Captain and seven others. This gave the command to Lieut. Lane when one after another were shot down until at the time when they got to the fortifications he had less than a dozen men left. A hand to hand fight ensued with the result that we captured the works at a fearful loss. Another good man has gone to his reward.
CAROLINE LEHMAN - 23 Nov 1859-22 Mar 1917 - Edgerton Earth Mar, 30 1917
Caroline Lehman, nee Weber, was born Nov. 23, 1859 in Milford Township, Defiance County, Ohio and died March 22, 1917, at the age of 57 years, 8 months, and 27 days. March 2, 1879 she was happily married to Henry Lehman, who died August 25, 1909. This union was blessed with eight children, two of whom died in their infancy. The deceased was a child of God. She grew up in the Methodist Episcopal church, was converted in her youth and lived in constant fellowship with her Savior. Patiently, without murmuring she bravely bore her burdens until He said: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” She was a true and loving mother, a kind neighbor and esteemed by all who knew her. There survive to mourn her death, four sons, two daughters, six grandchildren, one sister, two brothers and a large circle of relatives and friends.
The funeral service was held Monday morning, March 26, and was widely attended. In addition to the large number of relatives, almost the whole community was present so that the spacious M. E. church, of which she had been a member approximately forty years, was filled to its utmost capacity. In the services the pastor, Rev. Karl W. Patow was assisted by Rev. E. J. Pfeiffer, the former pastor of the church. The pastor gave a brief discourse based on Psalm 73, 24 and Rev. Pfeiffer spoke words of cheer, consolation and hope by giving an exposition and an application of 1 Cor. 13, 12. Interment in Edgerton Cemetery.
It is not death to die,
To leave this weary road,
And midst the brotherhood on high
To be at home with God.
It is not death to close
The eye long dimmed by tears,
And wake, in glorious repose
To spend eternal years.
Jesus, thou Prince of life,
Thy chosen cannot die,
Like thee, they conquer in the strife,
To reign with thee on high.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish hereby to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who in any way showed kindness and sympathy during the
illness and the dark hour of death of our dearly beloved mother.
Paul and Corres Lehman
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lehman
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Knuth
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Kruschwitz
Mr. and Mrs. Will Lehman
Submitted Feb. 2004 by Nancy L. Rau,
web-page: www.raufamily.net
Robert J. Lehman
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, Saturday, November 19, 1994
EDGERTON, Ohio: Robert J. Lehman, 72, died Wednesday at St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was a retired dairy farmer and worked at Terra, near Edgerton, and DeKalb Agri. He was also a World War II veteran and Saint Joe Township Trustee for four years. Surviving are his wife, Mary; three daughters, Susan Levine of Beacon Falls, Conn., Cathy Palmer of Lewisville and Marlene Lehman of North Canton; and five grandchildren. Services at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Edgerton Church of Christ. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery with military graveside rites by John D. Smith Post 10 of the American Legion. Memorials to the church.
Contributed by Karin King
Inez LETT - The Bryan Press Sept. 18, 1941
Inez LETT, 28, Prattville, Mich., school teacher, suffered a broken neck and died at 6 pm Sunday in an accident three miles north of Fayette. She, with Mrs. Mary ASHBECK and daughter Juanita, the driver, were returning to Prattville after visiting at Bryan, their former home. As Miss ASHBECK passed a truck the car swerved and overturned, throwing Miss LETT out of the auto. Miss ASHBECK and her mother were injured and were taken to the Hudson, Mich. hospital.
PHILIP LUXENBERGER - The Bryan Democrat; Thursday, January 5, 1905
Submitted by Karen Borton, 12 Aug 1999
LUXENBERGER - Philip Luxenberger was born on Sept. 21st, 1818, in Germany, and died in Williams Center, O., Dec. 29th, 1904, at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 8 days. In the year 1836 he left his home and came to America arriving in New York on Nov. 11th. He then went to Buffalo, N.Y., where he remained until 1852, when he moved to Ft. Wayne, Ind., and from this place he moved to Bryan, O., in 1876, and to Williams Center in 1881. In 1893 he was married to Anna Crouts, who still survives him. There are left to mourn the loss, four daughters. Mrs. Maggie Mendenhall of Kansas, Mrs. Tenna Dribblebliss, Mrs. Louise Engle and Miss Mary , all of Ft. Wayne, Ind; also three sons, M. of Spokane Falls, Washington; George, of St. Louis, Mo.; Philip of Edgerton, O. He leaves a large number of grand-children and other relatives and friends. For over a year the deceased was confined to his home with dropsy, which finally caused his death. From early manhood Mr. Luxenberger was a follower of the Master. The funeral services were conducted by D. W. Kelly in the M. E. church at Williams Center, Jan. 1st, at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Williams Center cemetery.
Katharine (HAMBACH) MAIER - The Edgerton Earth, June 21, 1912, page 4
Katharine HAMBACH MAIER was born near Heidelberg, Baden, Germany, Feb. 20, 1830, and died at the home of her son Noah with whom she has lived the past five years, June 9, 1912, aged 82 years, 3 months and 19 days. She came to this country from Germany after being buffeted about on a sailing vessel on the Atlantic ocean for 47 days. June 1852, and the latter part of the same year, was united in marriage with Henry MAIER who accompanied her to this country from Germany, and for a short time settled near Tiffin, Ohio, from where they came to Williams county, Ohio, where she has spent her useful life. About 1858 she united with the Evangelical church in which she remained a true and consistent member till her call to rest.
In September 1864 she was left a widow with six small children, two boys and four girls, her husband having sacrificed his life in the service of his adopted country. The youngest of the children was born several months after the father and husband had gone to defend the Union and which child he never saw, but the mother clung, as only a devoted noble woman can to her children, kept them together and raised them to manhood and womanhood and all these with 21 grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren survive her.
Sometime before, and since she united with the church, and almost to the end of her race, she was a great Bible reader and student. She allowed but few days to pass without bowing in prayer to Him who was her constant solace, strength and comforter. Her admonitions to her children were always from their earliest childhood the ideal noble and christian; although educated in German many years ago, through her own efforts, she learned to read the English language and then read many English books and papers. She was a most devoted mother, a kind and helping neighbor, with malice toward none and lived butto serve and love. Services were conducted from the Edon M. E. church by J. M.LANTZ.
The following obituaries were submitted April 4, 2002 by
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Maggie MAHLER - The Bryan Press July 28, 1881
Miss Maggie MAHLER, a dughter of John MAHLER, died July 20, of consumption
Lydie Ellen MAHLER - The Bryan Press April 18, 1880
MAHLER -- Lydie Ellen, daughter of John and Catharine Mahler, of near Pioneer, O., on the 3rd of April, of brain and spinal fever, aged 10 years, 9 months, and 25 days.
Emily MAHLER - The Bryan Press August 3, 1933
Emily Cotterman MAHLER, wife of John Mahler, died July 28 at her home in Bryan, after a long illness. She was born November 3, 1857 and married in July 1878. Services were held at the Dunkard church Sunday afternoon at 230 and the interment was in Brown's Cemetery. Rev. Hendricks, of Hicksville, conducted the services in the presence of a large number of friends. Mrs. Mahler is survived by her husband, two sons and two daughters. Emma Lutheria Cotterman Mahler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cotterman, was born Nov. 3, 1857 at Brunersburg, O., and passed away at her late residence near Bryan, July 28, 1933, aged 75 years, 8 months and 25 days. She was united in marriage to John Mahler July 18, 1878 and to this union were born four children. Carrie May Dietrich of near Goshen, Ind., John Whesley of Toledo, Melvin E. of near Goshen, Ind., and Mary Ellen Ramsey of near Bryan. She was a kind and loving wife and mother and always interested in the welfare of others. On July 18, 1928 Mr. and Mrs. Mahler had the pleasure of meeting their relatives and friends on their fiftieth wedding anniversary and since that date they have had the pleasure of spending five more years in pleasant companionship. Sometime during the month of February 1877 Mr and Mrs. Mahler accepted Christ as their personal savior and lived a faithful anddevoted christian life. She was the last of a family of three daughters to pass from this earthly life. Her sisters, Mrs. Mary Kunkle preceded her years ago and Mrs. Ellen Brown on June 24, 1932.
Mrs. Alvan MAHLER - Bryan Democrat July 8, 1921
BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL The body of Mrs. Alvin Mahler was brought to Bryan Wednesday evening from Ligioner, Ind., where she died. The deceased was the wife of Alvin Mahler was is a son of John Mahler, of Bryan. Funeral services were held at John Mahler's residence Thursday afternoon at 130 and at the Church of the Brethern southwest of town at 230 o'clock, burial was in Brown's Cemetery.
John MAHLER - The Bryan Press October 1, 1942
John MAHLER, son of John and Catherine Mahler, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, April 6, 1852, and passed away at Toledo, Ohio, Sept. 22, 1942 at the age of 90 years, five months, and 16 days. When a small child he came with his parents to Williams County and lived in and near Bryan until Mrs. Mahler's passing away 9 years ago. He lived with his son, Wesley Mahler, in Toledo until his death. When a young man he united with the Church of the Brethren and was always a faithful Christian. July 18, 1878, he was united in marriage to Emma Cotterman, and four children were born to this union. Funeral services were held at 230 p.m. Saturday in the Oberlin-Ford Chapel with Rev. Dewey Rowe and Rev. Harold Hendricks officiating. Burial was in the family lot in Brown cemetery. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Carrie Deitrick of Elkhart, Ind., and Mrs. Ella Ramsey of Bryan; tow sons, Wesley Mahler of Toledo and Melvin Mahler of Elkhart, Ind.; one sister Mrs. Catherine Fackler of near Alvordton; one brother, Daniel Mahler of Ann Arbor, Mich; 16 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
JAKE MAIRE - The Bryan Democrat September 17, 1920
Jake MAIRE, Sr., another veteran passed away at the home of his son, Jake, Jr., in Edgerton on Friday, funeral held at the home Monday, conducted by Rev. E. RHODES. Interment in West Buffalo cemetery.
Mary Jane MALLORY
MALLORY Obituaries submitted June 30, 2005 by Mallory Smith
“Mary Jane Mallory died on the 27th of November, 1867, after an illness of almost one year, nine months of which she was confined toher room. Mrs. Mallory was a native of Pennsylvania, Westmoreland co. and in the 47th year of her age. She joined the M.E. Church 26 years ago, in Wayne co., Ohio, under the ministry of Rev. Mr. Hazard. For fifteen years after coming to Williams Co, Ohio, she entertained many of the travelings Methodist ministers and delighted to make her house their home. Her trust in God’s mercy was constant, and gave great peace. As she neared the unseen world, her fears subsided-her doubts were gone-her joy was constant. Peaceful be her retreat.”
Bryan Union Press Thursday, 12 Dec 1867 pg 3
Conroy Ward MALLORY
was born in Easton, Province of Qubec, Canada, May 19, 1814 and died Sept. 7, 1887. In 1831 he came west and located in Wayne Co., Ohio, where he resided until 1841 (married in Wayne co in 1838 to Mary Jane Burdett), when he came to Williams county (Ohio), where he resided until his death. He was three times elected Auditor of Williams country, which position he filled with the ability and honesty which characterized his every action in life. He was converted and united with the M.E. Church in 1840, in Wayne county, O., and has ever since been a consistent friend and loyal member of the church.
His last illness was sudden and severe, and as he was nearly all the time unconscious it was impossible for him to speak any words of parting, or of his sure hope of immortality. But those who have walked with him in church fellowship for so many years or known him as a citizen are satisfied that with him "it is well." He made many friends because he had a great goodness of heart, imdomitable energy and perserverence; to these rare qualities was added honesty, and the greatest purity of life, in all his relatiionships. It is no praise to say that "He was a good husband, a kind father, and an upright citizen." Nother can even restore to his friends the light and life that went out from them, when he was called from their midst. At his beside were his wife (second wife Amanda Cummingham), his elder son Charles N Mallory, of Bryan, and his two sisters, Mrs. S.P. Stevens, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Mrs. N.M. Landis (Amelia Mallory) (Nathan N Landis), of Toledo. His youngest son, Conroy B. Mallory (conroy Burdett Mallory b 1844 had a son Conroy Binkley Mallory who was a traveling salesman and lived in LA, CA), of Los Angeles, Cal,, was unable to be present.
" He has done the work of a true man;
Crown him, honor him, love him,
Weep over him tears of woman,
Stoop manliest brows above him."
The Bryan Press Sept. 15, 1887 pg 3 col 5
Amanda Cunningham MALLORY
“SAD MESSAGE – WELCOME LETTER
Came Same Day – Short Telgram Chronicles Death of Author of the Missive
A telegram carrying the sad intelligence of the death of his step-mother, Mrs. Amanda Cunningham Mallory, was received Tuesday evening by Charles N Mallory. Death came very suddenly at Kendrick, Idaho, where the aged lady had been living with her brother-in-law, Rev. Archibald Burrie.
A letter written less than a week ago by the deceased lady, was received by the Mallory family on the same day the telegram came. The letter was a welcome one and was being discussed by the family when the untimely message came. The telegram gave no particulars of the death, and no further word has yet been received from Kendrick.
Amanda C Mallory was one of the pioneer ladies of Williams county (Ohio), having been born and raised here. She was about 70 years old, and was the widow of Charles W Mallory (Conroy Ward Mallory), who died in 1887. Mrs. Mallory left here shortly after the death of her husband, and has since lived in different parts of the west with her sister.” The Bryan Democrat 17 Aug 1906 pg 1 col 3
C.N. MALLORY
“Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Mallory of Toledo, Mr. and Mrs. Will Mallory of Rockford, Mrs. Kate Bishop of Delta, and Mr. and Mrs. Behne of Defiance, were among those from a distance who attended the funeral of Mrs. C.N. Mallory Monday.” Bryan Press Thurs 4 Dec 1913 pag 7
Charles MALLORY
“Charles MALLORY, 76, who operated a drug store in Bryan many years, died Friday in his home on Lincoln Avenue in Toledo after a two year illness. Mr. Mallory while in Bryan owned the corner drug store at Main and High streets which he sold to the Culbertson family, who in turn disposed of it to Frank Keen after the death of clyde Culbertson. One of the drug salesmen who called on Mr. Mallory during his years in Bryan, was C.O. Miniger, head of the Toledo Auot-Lite Co., who also died last week. After selling the store Mr. Mallory moved to Toledo and ran a drug store, later becoming a salesman. He frequently visited Bryan until his illness. Funeral Services were held in Toledo Monday. He leaves a wife, Lucille; two brothers, Will Mallory of Van Wert, and Frank Mallory of Pulaski; two sisters, Mr.s Jennie Behne of Bryan, and Mrs. Mary Ward of Kendallville, and other relatives and friends. Burial was here.” The Bryan Press 4 may 1944 pg 11, Col 3
Mrs. Charles MALLORY
“Mrs. Charles MALLORY, 87, Toledo, died Saturday. Services will be held there Wednesday morning at 10 with graveside services at Fountain Grove Cem at 1:00 that afternoon. She is a sister-in-law to Mrs. Jennie Behne. The Mallorys are former Bryan residents, and her late husband owned the Mallory Drug Store.” The Bryan Times 25 Apr 1960 p8 col 4
Will MALLORY
Services were held at Van Vert Monday for Will Mallory, former Bryanite, who died at his home there Saturday after a long illness. He was 66, and had been a pharmacist there 45 years. Burial was at Rockford, Ohio. He leaves his wife, Jessie, daughter Virginia; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Behne of Bryan and Mrs. Mary Ward of Kendallville; and other relatives including nephews, Paul Mallory of Bryan and Burdette of Toledo, and niece, Mrs. Mary Canda of Pulaski. He was a Spanish-American ware veteran.” Bryan Press 8 Nov 1945 pg 2
JOHN MARTIN - Bryan Press, February 27, 1890, page 3
JOHN MARTIN formerly of Leatherwood, but of late of Beaver county, Pa., is dead. Died of heart disease.
Mrs. George MAYER - The Bryan Democrat, April 1, 1921, page 11:
Items of Interest From Around Edon - Mrs. George Mayer, aged 66 years died Friday night at the state hospital in Toledo. The remains were brought home for burial. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, at the Lutheran church, Rev. A. C. Hueter officiating. Deceased is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Geo. Keppler of Edon and son, George, of Elkhart, (IN).
George MAYER - The Bryan Press, March 15, 1945, page 11:
George Mayer, 89, died Saturday night in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Keppler, at Edon. Services were held Wednesday afternoon in St. Peter's Lutheran church in Edon with Rev. E. F. Klingensmith officiating.
James McDANNEL - The Bryan Democrat, Feb. 25, 1904
at the residence of his brother on East High Street, Bryan, Ohio, on Friday evening 19th. of February, James McDANNEL, age 79 years. Mr. McDANNEL was an old resident of Newville, Ind., having lived there since 1853. He was an earnest and faithful member of the Christian Church, in which he had held membership for sixty-two years, and was held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends.
While visiting his brother, C. H., of this place, he was stricken with fever and after a brave struggle of five days his sainted spirit took its flight. The body was shipped to Newville where the interment took place Sunday at two o'clock pm.
The following 5 obituaries submitted by E. Hills, Dec. 31, 2000
David A. McKELVEY (3 Oct 1879 - 16 Nov 1906) - Bryan Democrat, 20 November, 1906
Instantly killed by T & I car. David McKELVEY, is victim, early Sunday accident happened 5 miles East of Bryan, thought to have been sleeping. David aged 26 years, lives with his parents North East of Melbern, survived by his parents and eight brothers/sisters. Funeral services at Melbern Wednesday, interment in the Brown Cemetery, West of Bryan, Rev. Doggett officiating.
Janette (BYERS) McKELVEY (31 Oct 1812 - 31 Mar 1886) - Bryan Democrat,15 Apr. 1886
Janette Byers McKelvey, wife of S.B. McKelvey who died recently at their home in Center twp., was born October 31, 1812 in Poland township, Trumbull County, Ohio, moved with her parents to Ellsworth twp. thence to Berlin township, same county. She was teaching school in Deerfield township, Portage County when she first met and became acquainted with Mr. McKelvey. They were united in marriage May 28th, 1835. In 1851, they came to Bryan and soon afterwards moved on the place which they cleared up and made their home for thirty-five years. The married life was a happy one for more than fifty years. She bore eleven children, six of whom are living together with 16 grand-children and five great-grand-children She was an excellant woman, a devoted wife and mother, a true friend and kind neighbor and her death is deeply regretted by all who knew her.
Stephen Beckett McKELVEY (13 Aug 1814 - 25 Jan 1888) - Bryan Democrat, 26 Jan. 1888
The Democrat is pained to learn that Stephen B. McKelvey, one of the best and best known men of Center township, died very suddenly Wednesday morning. He was born in Portage County in 1814 and came to Williams County in 1851 and has been regarded as one of the prominent men of the County. His death will be greatly regretted by a large circle of friends and acquantices.
Charles Carleton HUBBELL (22 May 1835 - 7 Mar 1891) - Bryan Democrat, 12 Mar 1891
Charles C. Hubbell, died at his residence on South Beach Street on Saturday, March 7, 1891, aged 55 years, 9 months, and 15 days. He had been for many years a resident of Bryan, and was generally esteemed. He was one of the proprietor’s of the Bryan Woolen Mill, burned several years ago and was never rebuilt. For a number of years he was general agent for the Birdsell Manufacturing Company at South Bend. He was a member of Bryan Lodge and chapter of Free Masons and was always regarded a good workman and square man. He was married in 1855 to Artlissa, daughter of the late S.B. McKelvey of Center Township, Williams Co. Ohio. by whom he had five children. His wife died April 13, 1874, and three years later he married to Mrs. Ellen Barnes who with their one child survives and mourns the death of husband and father. A somewhat notable circumstance is that his father’s family of eight children, Charley was the first one to die. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the Universalist Church, Rev. E.D. Jacobs delivering the sermon. He was buried with Masonic honors under the aspects of Bryan Lodge. The funeral gratefully appreciate the sympathy shown in their bereavement.
Sylvia Elnora McKELVEY (9 Nov 1884 - 17 Apr 1889) - Bryan Democrat, 12 May, 1889
At her home in Center township. Sylvia Elnora McKelvey, Daughter of Hiram and Katherine McKelvey, after a long illness, passed peacefully away on Sunday, April 17, 1889, aged 13 years, 5 months, 8 days. She was born in Center township, Williams Co. Ohio November 9, 1884. She was the pride of the family, had a loving and cheerful disposition, never becoming discourage or impatient during her illness. She leaves a father and mother, three brothers, five sisters and a host of friends to mourn her departure.
Mrs. Etho McKEE - The Bryan Press 3-17-1938, page 2
Mrs. Etho McKEE, aged 33, passed away at Albuquerque, New Mexico, Saturday, March 5. the body was brought to Edgerton Monday and funeral conducted Wednesday. She leaves a husband, two sons and two daughters. Mr. McKEE is a brother to Mrs. N. E. LOOSE and Mrs. Myrtle HOPKINS of Bryan.
Hiram McKELVEY - The Bryan Democrat, April 1, 1921, page 11
Hiram McKELVEY, the third son of Stephen B., and Jennet (BYERS) McKELVEY, was born in Portage county, Ohio, near the village of Deerfield, February 7, 1850. The parents moved to Center township in Williams county, in 1851 and set for themselves the task of building a home and rearing their family in the wilderness. This was an ardous undertaking and in this vigorous school of toil Hiram grew to manhood.
February 14, 1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Katharine BACHER, who bore him ten children; of this large family, four have gone before. One died in infancy; Sylvia Elnora died in her fourteenth year; David, the elder son, was killed by a trolley car; and Etha Enid died in her eighteenth year. Those who remain to share their mother's loss are Mrs. Della HESRICK, the widow of John HESRICK, and her four sons, Mrs. E.T. YACKEE, Mrs. Isaac KERR and five children, Mrs. L.B. YOUNG and five children, F.C. McKELVEY and two daughters and Mark the younger son, who still dwells at home. Besides his own family he leaves one brother, Lowell McKELVEY, who resides in Montpelier, Ohio. Among the older members of the McKELVEY family, there remains one cousin, Amos McKELVEY, who lives in Portage county, near the old homestead, where Hiram was born.
In his ninth year, the subject of the sketch endured his first attack of phthisic or asthma. From that time forward, he was never wholly free from that aggravating malady, which finally caused his death. What he suffered and how he bore it all through the remaining sixty-two years of his life, only himself and his God may know. Early in February, he met the merciless attack which proved to be his last earthly fight. Hour by hour, day by day, week by week, he, aided by all that loving hearts, human hands and medical skill could do for him, fought for the very breath of life.
The end we call death finally came to him in his home in Center township, where he has resided on one side or the other of the road between sections nine and sixteen, for the alloted three score and ten years. We observe that this mile of road, upon which Stephen B. McKELVEY began to build a home in 1851, has been the road to Hiram's home for seventy years. Not until the evening of March 23, 1921, did he lay down his claim to home and surroundings he had known all his life, and, at the age of 71 years, 1 month and 16 days, embarked for that home which is not made with hands. Funeral services were held at the home, Saturday morning by the Rev. L.D. FAUVER of Ney, Ohio, and interment was made in the beautiful Brown cemetery.
WILLIAM MEYERS
Services were held at the Grisier funeral home in Stryker Friday for William MEYERS, 76, who died at his home in Stryker. He had been ill several weeks, after a stroke. Rev. A.H. BECKETT officiated, and burial was at West Unity. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Nora DELCAMP, other relatives and friends.
ANNIE MILLER - The Bryan Democrat April 11, 1895
MILLER - At her home in Ney, Ohio, Marh 30, 1895, of Anemia, Annie, wife of J.H. MILLER, aged 24 years, 9 months and 28 days. Annie CARLSTADT was born June 2, 1870, she had been married just 16 months and leaves a husband and little child 5 months old, also her aged parents, one brother and four sisters.
John MILLER - The Bryan Democrat September 13, 1888
At Edgerton, Ohio, Friday, September 7, 1888, John MILLER, aged nearly eighty-two years. John MILLER was a native of Pennsylvania, but came to Richland county, Ohio, at an early day. In 1835 he entered 160 acres of wild land in Brady township, Williams county, and moved on to it. Thirty years later he sold the farm which he had carved out of the wilderness and bought the land now known as the GRISIER farm, immediately adjoining Bryan. In 1876 he removed to Waterloo, Indiana where he remained five years, returning in 1881 to Edgerton where he continued to reside until his death. John MILLER was never a prominent man, but he was a most excellent citizen and in every respect an exemplary citizen. The funeral services were held Sunday in the Universalist church at Bryan, Rev. Harry CANFIELD officiating.
NINA B. MILLER DIES WEDNESDAY, RITES SATURDAY - THE BRYAN TIMES, BRYAN OHIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1965, pg. 14
Mrs. Nina B. MILLER, 79, of 509 South Cherry ST., died about noon Wednesday at her residence after an illness of about two years, She was born
July 30, 1886, in Paulding County, the daughter of Efferson and Hattie (PARKER) TOWLE. After her marriage to George E. MILLER in 1907 they resided in Defiance until 1941 when they moved to Springfield, and after about twelve years there moved to Bryan. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her husband , George E.; three sons, Roger of Holgate, Howard of Springfield and Richard of LaMesa, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Howard (Elaine) GOLTZENE of Springfield, Mrs. Ted (Ruth) GLEASON of Bryan, Mrs. Virgil (Olive) LINE of Springfield and Mrs. Walter (Mary) HOUSE of Bryan: 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death. Paul, age eight months, in 1923 and Charles, age 50, in 1960.
Funeral services will be at 2 a.m. Saturday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev, Walter W. POWELL, pastor of the First Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday.
Submitted by Elizabeth MONTGOMERY, Feb. 22, 2002
Samuel B. MOORE - The Bryan Democrat Nov. 14, 1913
The Death of Samuel B. MOORE which for several weeks has been expected, occured Wednesday forenoon at his home on South Main street. Mr. MOORE was afflicted with peralysis for the past three years, and most of the time a constant and heavy care to his family. He leaves a wife, a son A. R. MOORE of Garretr, Ind., and a daughter, Mrs. S. G. McCORD of Bryan. Funeral services will be held at two o'clock this afternoon from his late home, his pastor, Rev. E. S. MARSHALL of the Presbyterian church officiating.
The Bryan Democrat Nov. 21, 1913, pg. 6
Samuel Bishop MOORE was the son of William and Jane (BISHOP) MOORE, and was born March 4, 1837, on a farm in Morrow county, near Mansfield, Ohio. He was the last of a large family of five brothers and three sisters. He was united in marriage to Mary A YOUNG june 20, 1864, at Bryan, and the following spring came to Williams county, locating on a farm a few miles north of Bryan. In 1900 he and his wife moved into town where they have since resided. He was connected with the Royal Arcanum for a period of thirty years and was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Bryan. He was a consecrated and faithful Christian man, and for a number of years took a wholesome interest in all that concerned the welfare of his community. His friends and loved ones can testify to his kind and generous spirit and the uprightness of his character. He had learned to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with his God. After a serious illness which confined him to his home for over three years, he peacefully departed this life November 12, 1913, aged 76 years, 8 months and 8 days. He is survived by a wife, a daughter, Mrs. S.G. McCORD of Garrett, Ind., and two grandchildren, Lehr McCORD and Harlan MOORE, all of whom have the heartfelt sympathy of a host of friends.
JOHN H. MORHART - Bryan Times, April 19, 1985, page 3
JOHN H. MORHART, 92, 1006 Newdale Circle, Bryan, died Thursday morning, April 18, 1985, at the Fountain Manor Nursing Home, Hicksville. He had been a patient there for the last week. The son of ANNIE FRANCES (HINSCH) and IVA C.L. MORHART, he was born Feb. 10, 1893, in Paulding County. A retired farmer, Mr. MORHART had resided in Bryan since February, 1967, when he moved from Antwerp. He was a member of the Maumee E.U.B. Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. JOHN (FRANCES) NEWCOMB of Bryan; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, IRO of Hicksville and DONALD of Cecil; and two sisters, LYDIA MOOREof RFD 5, Bryan, and HELEN VOGHT of Hicksville. He was preceded in death by his wife, HAZEL, in 1972; two daughters, Mrs. LETHA HARPEL in 1983 and MARTHA in 1928; four brothers; and four sisters. Services are to be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of the Oberlin & Ford Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. FRANK ROWE officiating. Burial is to be in Forders Cemetery at the Bethel United Methodist Church near Antwerp. Visitation is scheduled for anytime after 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, where the family is to receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
W.H."Harley" MUSSER - The Bryan Democrat, Dec. 27, 1900, pg. 15
W.H. MUSSER died Wed. Dec. 12 and was buried on Friday. Funeral conducted by Rev. A.S. WATKINS. Harley, as he was well known to everybody, was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Milford Township; old in residence though not extremely so in years. Firm in his convictions and fearless in their expression. He will be missed in many circles.
Andrew MYERS - The Bryan Democrat January 31, 1884
Andrew MYERS, many years ago a grocer of Bryan and highly respected by a large circle of acquaintances, died at the residence of D.W. McCLEARY, at White House, Ohio, January 6, 1884.
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