Descendants of George HARTSHORN Sr.

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1. George HARTSHORN Sr. was born estimated 1752 in England?. He died on 25 Dec 1829 at the age of 77 in Jefferson
County, Ohio. Presumed to have "gone to America, 1780-1790?" If this is the George listed on the Bertram K. Hartshorne
(Dumfries, Scotland) chart, he is the ancestor of one line of Ohio Hartshorns and can be traced back to about 1200 A.D..
A George Hartshorn is listed in the 1800 Delaware census at Grog Town, Duck Creek Hundred, Kent County with 2 males
under 10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-26. He would have been born 1755-74. His wife would have been
born 1774-84.
A George is listed in the Muster Roll of the 2nd Company, 4th Regiment of the Delaware Militia (Kent County) in 1812.
Early records show a land purchase by William Johnson, dated 7 1796 (recorded Jun 1798, McKeesport, Pa.), from a
daughter of Geo Hartshorn. The Hartshorns there were reported to be blacksmiths and hatmakers.
1812 Tax records (for War of 1812) George Hartshorne - Washington County, Salem Twp., Ohio George Hartshorn Jefferson County, Springfield Twp., Ohio
War of 1812 (Newberry Library, Chicago) George Hartshorn - Private, 1st Regmt (Andrews), Ohio Militia
A George Hartshorn was a resident of Kent County, Maryland. The family of Jonathan-3 Hartshorn (David-2, Thomas-1)
was a resident of Cecil County, Maryland by 1726. While this is about 30 miles from Kent County, there were no Georges in
his line. To my knowledge, no other Hartshorn of the line of Thomas settled in that area. There were several Hartshorns in
the area by the year 1700, none of which I can trace with a degree of certainty. Kent County, Delaware is about 25 miles
east of Harford County, Maryland and I expect that the Hartshorns in these areas had knowledge of each other and were
possibly related.
George was not a popular name in the colonies until after about 1790 due to the hated king and the beloved president. It was
never a popular name in the line of Richard-1 of Monmouth County, New Jersey and wasn't used by the line of Thomas-1
until 1792.
George and his sons were reported to have been successful farmers in Jefferson Co., Ohio. They were know as the "Yellow
Creek" Riflemen in 29 Aug 1812. George was captain of a company in 1812.
The following is a transcript of of the will of GEORGE HARTSHORN. It was dated 21 February 1821 and probated April
10, 1830, in Jefferson County, Ohio
GEORGE HARTSHORNS WILL
In the name of God, Amen. I George Hartshorn being old and frail but in and of perfect mind and memory calling to mind
the mortality of my body and that it is allowed for all men to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament and in
the first place I recomment my soul to God that gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian burial at
the discretion of my executors. And as touching such worldly estate as it has pleased God to endow me with in this world I
do grant and dispose of in the following manner and form (to wit).
I do grant and give unto my beloved wife HANNAH HARTSHORN my plantation whereon I now live for and during the
term of four years from and after my decease to have and enjoy all the privileges and benefits arising therefrom during said
term but not to cut nor waste any timber except what is wanted for firewood and rails. I do likewise give the said HANNAH
the bald mare, saddle and bridle and one black horse colt, riding three-year old, two cows of her own standing out in the
flock, one half of the beds and bed clothing. And one bed stead to be her own choice - the family stable - the cupboard and
half the furniture therein - one half the hogs - and all the sheep. And to my daughter ELIZA, wife of JAMES DAVICE, I do
give all and singular my blacksmith tools in toto, one cow and one bed and bedding, and to my son, GEORGE
HARTSHORN, I do give the third best horse creature on the plantation and my watch, my gun and shot moulds and bullet
moulds, powder horn and shot pouch.
And to PRISCILLA JONES, wife of DAVID JONES I do give her and allow her to get fifty dollars worth of property to be
paid to her in two years after the plantation shall come into the hands of my sons, HUGH HARTSHORN and EDWARD
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HARTSHORN by them, the said HUGH and EDWARD.
And to my daughter MARY RODGERS, wife of ROWLAND RODGERS I do give and allow the said HUGH
HARTSHORN and EDWARD HARTSHORN to pay her the sum of fifty dollars worth of property in the two years after the
plantation comes into their hands.
And to my son, EDWARD HARTSHORN, I do give my saddle and bridle. And to my son, HUGH HARTSHORN, I do give
my chest. My wearing apparel I do allow to be equally divided amongst my three sons. All the remainder of my property
which is nowhere before mentioned I do allow to be equally divided amongst my six children, sons and daughters, all alike.
My plantation I do give and bequeath to my sons HUGH HARTSHORN and GEORGE HARTSHORN to be equally divided
between the two, the partition line to run north and south to their heirs and assigns forever after the expiration of the four
years before reserved for my wife, HANNAH HARTSHORN.
Witness my hand and seal 21st day of February A. D. 1821, GEORGE HARTSHORN (seal). Signed, sealed and declared to
be the last will and testament of GEORGE HARTSHORN in the presence of us, John Moodey, William Duffield, Junr, John
Harvey. Before signed I do hereby constitute and appoint HUGH HARTSHORN and EDWARD HARTSHORN, my sons,
to be my Executors, to do and perform in all things agreeable to this, my last will and testament. And to collect all my
outstanding debts and after paying debts I may leave behind including funeral expenses they shall divide the balance equally
amongst themselves.
GEORGE HARTSHORN (seal) Signed in presence of John Moodey, William Duffield Junr, John Harvey.
George HARTSHORN Sr. and Hannah OLDHAM were married before 1772 in poss. Kent County, Delaware. Hannah
OLDHAM was born on 15 Apr 1757 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. She died in 1844 at the age of 87 in Coshocton
County, Ohio. George HARTSHORN and Hannah OLDHAM had the following children:
1.1. George HARTSHORN Jr. was born on 8 Jun 1772 in Kent County, Delaware. He died in 1853 at the age of 81 in
Washington County, Ohio. He was buried in Lower Salem Cemetery, Washington County, Ohio. A George Hartshorn
is listed in the 1800 Delaware census at Grog Town, Duck Creek Hundred, Kent County with 2 males under 10, 1 male
16-26, 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-26. He would have been born 1774-84. His wife would have been born 1774-84
George Hartshorn was born to George and Hannah Hartshorn June 8, 1772. He died in 1853 in Washington County,
Ohio and was buried in Lower Salem Cemetery. It is not certain that this George was the husband of Alvira and Tillith
and had eight children. It is possible that this George never married and the spouses and children listed belong to a
different George Hartshorn. Dr. Nathan Hartshorn, the son of George and Alvira Hartshorn, told his granddaughter the
story that "grandpap Hartshorn left for the gold rush in California, took sick and died, and was buried in Chillicothe,
Missouri." No documentation could be found on this.
George HARTSHORN Jr. and Tillith were married about 1795. Tillith was born (date unknown). George
HARTSHORN and Tillith had the following children:
1.1.1. Sarah HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
1.1.2. Roxanna J. "Roxie" HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
Roxanna J. "Roxie" HARTSHORN and Carmi Oscar SKINNER were married. Carmi Oscar SKINNER was born
(date unknown).
1.1.3. Emma HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
1.1.4. Ida HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
1.1.5. Ben HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
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1.1.6. Charley HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
1.2. Priscilla HARTSHORN was born after 1772.
Priscilla HARTSHORN and David JONES were married. David JONES was born (date unknown).
1.3. Mary "Polly" HARTSHORN was born in 1785. She died on 31 Oct 1840 at the age of 55 in Washington County,
Pennsylvania. She was buried in Cross Creek Graveyard, Washington County, PA.
Mary "Polly" HARTSHORN and Roland ROGERS were married on 7 Nov 1805 in Jefferson County, Ohio. Roland
ROGERS, son of Thomas ROGERS and Sarah ARMSTRONG, was born in 1768 in Kent County, Delaware?. He died
on 17 Jan 1831 at the age of 63 in Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was buried in Cross Creek
Graveyard, Washington County, PA. Mary HARTSHORN and Roland ROGERS had the following children:
1.3.1. David James ROGERS was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He died in poss. Carnegie,
Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
1.3.2. George ROGERS was born on 14 Jan 1803 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He died on 7 Feb 1813 at
the age of 10 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
1.3.3. Cuthbertson ROGERS was born on 25 May 1808 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He died on 9 Aug
1819 at the age of 11 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
1.3.4. Sarah ROGERS was born about 1809 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. She died on 30 Aug 1850 at the
age of 41.
Sarah ROGERS and James Mercer BOWLAND were married about 1826. James Mercer BOWLAND was born
about 1804 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He died on 13 Aug 1878 at the age of 74 in Martinsburg, Knox
County, Ohio.
1.3.5. Spry H. ROGERS was born on 20 Feb 1813 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He died on 23 Dec 1819
at the age of 6 in Morrow County, Ohio.
1.3.6. Joseph ROGERS was born on 15 Mar 1815 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He died on 24 Feb 1877
at the age of 61 in Utica, Licking, Ohio.
1.3.7. Roland [Rowland] ROGERS was born on 21 Oct 1819 in Burgettsville, Washington, Pennsylvania. He died
on 17 Jun 1897 at the age of 77 in Centerburg, Knox, Ohio.
Roland [Rowland] ROGERS and Harriet LYONS were married on 4 Jan 1843 in Knox, Knox, Ohio. Harriet
LYONS was born on 26 Sep 1823 in Bloomfield Twp., Morrow, Ohio. She died on 22 Mar 1896 at the age of 72 in
Hiller Twp., Centerburg, Knox, Ohio. Roland [Rowland] ROGERS and Harriet LYONS had the following children:
1.3.7.1. Mary Ann ROGERS was born on 24 Sep 1844 in Bloomfield Twp., Morrow, Ohio. She died on 24
Apr 1914 at the age of 69 in Centerburg, Knox, Ohio.
Mary Ann ROGERS and Mardenbro W. HICKS were married. Mardenbro W. HICKS was born (date
unknown).
1.3.7.2. Joseph ROGERS was born on 1 Nov 1846 in Bloomfield Twp., Morrow, Ohio. He died on 25 May
1851 at the age of 4 in Bloomfield Twp., Morrow, Ohio.
1.3.7.3. Webster Jarvis ROGERS was born on 27 Dec 1848 in Bloomfield Twp., Morrow, Ohio. He died on
30 Apr 1932 at the age of 83 in Bloomfield Twp., Morrow, Ohio.
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Webster Jarvis ROGERS and Frances Albina "Frank" ROSS were married on 20 May 1873 in S. Bloomfield,
Morrow, Ohio. Frances Albina "Frank" ROSS was born on 27 Mar 1853 in S. Bloomfield, Morrow, Ohio.
She died on 24 Jun 1923 at the age of 70 in S. Bloomfield, Morrow, Ohio. Webster Jarvis ROGERS and
Frances Albina "Frank" ROSS had the following children:
1.3.7.3.1. Homer Ross ROGERS was born on 13 May 1877 in S. Bloomfield, Morrow, Ohio. He died on
8 Jun 1927 at the age of 50 in Bloomfield Twp., Morrow, Ohio.
Homer Ross ROGERS and Estella Belle TRAVIS were married on 8 Jun 1901 in Morrow County, Ohio.
Estella Belle TRAVIS was born (date unknown).
1.3.7.3.2. Clair ROGERS was born on 3 Feb 1878 in S. Bloomfield, Morrow, Ohio. He died on 2 Mar
1940 at the age of 62 in Mount Vernon, Knox, Ohio.
Clair ROGERS and Maude Viola DAVIS were married on 15 Feb 1896 in Sparta, Morrow, Ohio. Maude
Viola DAVIS was born on 19 Mar 1878 in Morrow County, Ohio. She died on 20 Jun 1965 at the age of
87 in Newark, Licking, Ohio. Clair ROGERS and Maude Viola DAVIS had the following children:
1.3.7.3.2.1. Faye Olive ROGERS was born on 4 Aug 1896 in S. Bloomfield, Morrow, Ohio. She died
on 14 Nov 1991 at the age of 95 in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona.
Faye Olive ROGERS and Harold Simon BAIR were married on 2 Sep 1916 in Mount Vernon, Knox,
Ohio. Harold Simon BAIR, son of Harry Simon BAIR and Nellie Odessa JACOBS, was born on 17
Nov 1893 in Clifton Twp., Mt. Vernon, Knox, Ohio. He died on 2 Jan 1971 at the age of 77 in Mercy
Hospital, Mount Vernon, Knox, Ohio. Faye Olive ROGERS and Harold Simon BAIR had the
following children:
1.3.7.3.2.1.1. Harold Roger BAIR was born on 1 Nov 1917 in Mount Vernon, Knox, Ohio. He
died in 2009 at the age of 92.
Harold Roger BAIR and Anita Ruth COCHRAN were married on 13 Apr 1941 in Liberty Twp.,
Knox, Ohio. Anita Ruth COCHRAN was born on 7 Jul 1919 in Liberty Twp., Knox, Ohio.
Harold Roger BAIR and Anita Ruth COCHRAN had the following children:
1.3.7.3.2.1.1.1. Nancy Diane BAIR was born on 14 Feb 1943 in Xenia, Greene, Ohio.
Nancy Diane BAIR and James Robert JOHNSTON were married on 21 Mar 1964 in
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. James Robert JOHNSTON was born (date unknown).
1.3.7.3.2.1.1.2. Patricia Louise BAIR was born on 25 Apr 1945 in Mount Vernon, Knox,
Ohio.
Patricia Louise BAIR and Richard Keith SMITH Jr. were married on 24 Jun 1967 in
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Richard Keith SMITH Jr. was born (date unknown).
1.3.7.3.2.1.1.3. Jo Anne BAIR was born on 1 Aug 1949 in Xenia, Greene, Ohio.
Jo Anne BAIR and Ricchard Eugene MCCLEAD Jr. were married on 19 Jul 1970 in
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Ricchard Eugene MCCLEAD Jr. was born (date
unknown).
1.3.7.3.2.1.1.4. Roger Wesley BAIR was born on 29 Jun 1953 in Xenia, Greene, Ohio.
Roger Wesley BAIR and Gwenn Dorothy BALDWIN were married on 1 Jul 1982 in Madison
Square Garden, New York, NY. Gwenn Dorothy BALDWIN was born (date unknown).
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1.3.7.3.2.1.2. Phyllis Ann BAIR was born on 21 Oct 1918 in Mount Vernon, Knox, Ohio.
Phyllis Ann BAIR and James Geddis COPLAND were married on 11 Feb 1940 in Mount Vernon,
Knox, Ohio. James Geddis COPLAND was born (date unknown).
1.3.7.3.2.1.3. Harry Selden BAIR was born on 29 Dec 1931 in Mount Vernon, Knox, Ohio.
Harry Selden BAIR and Margaret Elizabeth MYERS were married on 2 May 1953 in Burlington,
Chittenden, Vermont. Margaret Elizabeth MYERS was born (date unknown).
1.3.7.3.2.2. Frances Lucille ROGERS was born on 22 Sep 1898 in near Bloomfield, Morrow, Ohio.
She died on 22 Jan 1976 at the age of 77 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
Frances Lucille ROGERS and John S. TETTEEMER were married on 3 May 1920 in Delaware
County, Ohio. John S. TETTEEMER was born (date unknown).
1.3.7.3.2.3. Mary Pauline ROGERS was born on 15 Feb 1906 in Mount Vernon, Knox, Ohio. She
died on 3 Aug 1996 at the age of 90 in Newark, Licking, Ohio. Mary P. Barcus - Feb. 15, 1906-Aug.
3, 1996. Funeral services for Mary Pauline Rogers Barcus, 90, of Newark, were held today at the
Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark Richardson officiating. Burial followed in
Newark Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Barcus, a retired bookkeeper and real estate agent for Central Realty
Co., died Aug. 3, 1996, at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 15, 1906, in Mount Vernon
to the late Clair and Maude Viola (Davis) Rogers. Mrs. Barcus was a member of the Central Christian
Church, Trefoil Club. First Families of Ohio, Knox County Genealogical Society and the Washington,
Pa., Genealogical Society. She also served as a charter member, and publication/membership chairman
for the 'Licking County Genealogical Society. Mrs. Barcus was active with the Girl Scouts of America
for 25 years, and was secretary for the North Valley Bowling League for 17 years. She also was the
founder, editor and director of the Lantern of Licking County since 1976. Her husband, Herbert S.
Barcus, died June 4, 1964. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and James W. Brown
of Newark; a granddaughter, Kathryn Susan Brown of Newark; two great-grandchildren; a niece; two
nephews; and other extended family, Kenneth Yost and Keith Yost, both of Newark, and Maria Ernst
of Louisville, Ky. Two sisters preceded her in death. The family suggests memorials be made to the
Licking County Genealogical Society, 743 E. Main St., Newark, Ohio 43055. Pauline accomplished a
great deal of genealogical work on her Rogers and Hartshorn lines. Shortly before her death, I spoke to
of my discovery of the possible origin of George Hartshorn.
Mary Pauline ROGERS and Herbert Spencer BARCUS were married on 26 Dec 1945 in Reno,
Washoe, Nevada. Herbert Spencer BARCUS was born on 23 Oct 1904 in Martinsburg, Knox
County, Ohio. He died on 4 Jun 1964 at the age of 59 in Newark, Licking, Ohio. Mary Pauline
ROGERS and Herbert Spencer BARCUS had the following child:
1.3.7.3.2.3.1. Mary Susan BARCUS was born on 23 Apr 1947 in Newark, Licking, Ohio.
Mary Susan BARCUS and James W. BROWN were married. James W. BROWN was born (date
unknown). Mary Susan BARCUS and James W. BROWN had the following child:
1.3.7.3.2.3.1.1. Kathryn Susan BROWN was born on 20 Oct 1991.
1.3.7.3.3. Mary Smith ROGERS was born on 2 Jun 1884 in S. Bloomfield, Morrow, Ohio. She died on 3
Jun 1961 at the age of 77 in Newark, Licking, Ohio.
Mary Smith ROGERS and Clarence L. DENNSTAEDT were married. Clarence L. DENNSTAEDT was
born (date unknown).
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1.3.7.3.4. Mark Ross ROGERS was born on 19 Dec 1892 in S. Bloomfield, Morrow, Ohio. He died on 19
Dec 1892 at the age of 0 in S. Bloomfield, Morrow, Ohio.
1.3.7.4. Margaret J. ROGERS was born on 20 Apr 1851 in Bloomfield Twp., Morrow, Ohio. She died on 29
May 1855 at the age of 4 in Bloomfield Twp., Morrow, Ohio.
1.3.7.5. Martha ROGERS was born in 1856 in Bloomfield Twp., Morrow, Ohio. She died on 7 Aug 1899 at
the age of 43 in Morrow County, Ohio.
Martha ROGERS and George A. MELLINGER were married. George A. MELLINGER was born (date
unknown).
1.3.7.6. Thomas V. ROGERS was born on 4 Feb 1861 in Bloomfield Twp., Morrow, Ohio. He died on 30 Mar
1862 at the age of 1 in Bloomfield Twp., Morrow, Ohio.
1.3.8. Harriet ROGERS was born about 1822 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Harriet ROGERS and DUNCAN were married. DUNCAN was born (date unknown).
1.3.9. Thomas William ROGERS was born estimated 1823 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He died on 18
Jun 1917 at the age of 94.
Thomas William ROGERS and Margaret were married. Margaret was born (date unknown).
1.3.10. Mary Smith ROGERS was born on 21 Oct 1824 in Burgettsville, Washington, Pennsylvania. She died on
20 Feb 1907 at the age of 82 in Utica, Licking, Ohio.
1.4. Sprigh E. [Spry] HARTSHORN was born on 24 Sep 1789. (based on death age calculation) He died on 24 Mar
1813 at the age of 23. "age 23y & 6 m." He had his estate probated in Jefferson County, Ohio. Inventory of estate made
30 Nov 1813. His father, George, was the administrator of his estate. There is no evidence to suggest that Spry
Hartshorn was ever married. He served in the War of 1812.
Among those listed in the Roll of Capt. William Stoake's Company ("probably from Harrison County") serving from 21
Aug 1812 until 28 Feb 1813 was "Spry Hartshorn, private". [Roster of Ohio Soldiers in War of 1812, pg 9] Ohio Militia
records confirm this as his service includes:
Company Payroll, 1st Regiment (Andrew's), Company H, 23 Aug 1812-30 Nov 1812, pay: $21.26 1/2; 1 Dec 1812-31
Dec 1812, pay: $6.66 and 1 Jan 1813 to 28 Feb 1813, pay: $13.32. The muster roll shows service 23 Aug to 30 Nov,
1812 and 1 Dec 1812 to 28 Feb 1813 at which time he was discharged. [Regimental Records (#470) card numbers:
37728871, 37728944, 37729024, 37729112 and 37729200].
There can be no doubt that Sprigh/Spry Hartshorn died in 1813. His estate settlement:
Common Pleas Journal, Book B:93
Aug. Term 1813
Administrator of the estate of Spry Hartshorn, dec’ is granted to george Hartshorn. Bond given in sum of $100. Robert
Carrel & David Ridenour approved as surties. Andrew Dixon, William Randle & John Colluns appointed appraisers.
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Continued until next term
Inventory of the Goods Chattles and Estates of Sprigh Hartshorn Deceased
1- note on Archibald Johnson
45.00
1- note on William Johnson
48.00
1- Pocket Book
.75
1- Hat fifty
.50
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1- pair of old Boots
1- great Coat
1- Short Coat
1- Jacket Patern
1- Jacket of Cotton
2- Jackets
1- Short Coat
1- pair of over alls
2- pair overalls
1- pair of locks
1- Smoke Chest
2- two year old mare
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.20
7.00
1.50
1.25
.75
1.00
.40
3.00
.25
.33 1/3
.50
45.00
-----------$155.33
Andrew Dixon }
William Randle } appraisers
John Collins
}
Received and Recorded 30th November 1813
Thos Patton MC
[Inventory of Estates, II:134]
1.5. Hugh HARTSHORN was born about 1791. Hugh Hartshorn, who appeared in 1822, was a hatter. He
manufactured hats of lambs' wool and kept a small stock for sale. This was quite an enterprise in the wilderness, but
Hartshorn found it unprofitable, and started for some greater paradise for hatters.
In 1823, Aaron Macomber settled about half a mile northeast of Sparta. He made wooden bowls from cucumber wood,
turning them out with machinery run by a horse. Hugh Hartshorn lived near him with a small storeroom of bats which he
manufactured from wool in a small log building near his house.
Ref: [History Of Morrow County Ohio, South Bloomf ield Township , Chapter XVI,Pg, 448-South Bloomfield TownshipDescriptive-First Settlers- Improvements-Distilleries, Mills, Etc.-Churches-Schools-Villages] (South Bloomfield Twp.
was part of Knox County prior to 1848)
Hugh HARTSHORN and Charity HOLMES were married. Charity HOLMES was born (date unknown). Hugh
HARTSHORN and Charity HOLMES had the following child:
1.5.1. George HARTSHORN was born on 3 Jun 1811. He died on 8 Jul 1870 at the age of 59. Following is an
extraction of his obituary: "The Hartshorn family arrived in Mason City, Iowa August 1864. Moved to Princeton,
Ohio Twp. Franklin Co., Kansas in May 1870."
--------------From The Ottowa Journal, Ottowa, KS June 30, 1870, Vol. II, #26
"Dr. George Hartshorn, late of Iowa, has opened a drugstore in our aspiring young town of Princeton, [Franklin Co.,
KS] and will practice his profession, Princeton is really becoming a village of importance."
The following obituary was provided by Jim Doll, descendant of Ralph Milligan (Chick) Nelson from the Ottowa
Journal, Ottowa, Kansas, Dated, Thursday, July 21, 1870
Sudden Death
Dr. George Hartshorn died at his residence in Princeton, this county, (Franklin Co., KS) on Thursday night last. The
deceased had been to this city during the day, and left for home on the 3 O'clock train. On arriving home he
complained of the heat, but was able to entertain a few friends who called upon him. After their departure he said to
his wife, "Would it not be as well for me to go now as at any other time?" "Are you prepared?" responded she.
"Financially, I am not; otherwise I am," was the answer. Passing to some household duties, Mrs. H. heard a
suppressed moan, and looking around saw her husband in the act of passing away. The deceased had long suffered
from rheumatism, came here to find relief, and was cured of that malady. The cause of death is said to have been
heart disease. The doctor was born in New York, removed to Ohio then to Wisconsin, then to Iowa, and finally,
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about two months ago since to this state. He had itenerated as a Methodist preacher and preached every Sabbath
since his arrival in this state, wherever he thought good could be accomplished. Deceased was about 60 years of
age, having "visited" the Masonic lodge in this city a few times, J. C. Richmond had the remains brought to his
house here, on Friday evening, and Saturday morning they were deposited in their final resting place with due
Masonic honors. The religious ceremonies were performed by Rev. Mr. Houts."
[The above gratefully provided by Dick Nelson [email protected]]
He lived in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa in 1877. George was buried in Kansas. Memorial stone is at Elmwood
Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. George was a practicing physician, an ordained Methodist minister and
was admitted to the bar. He and Betsy moved to Princeton, Franklin Co., Kansas. George opened a pharmacy and
began a medical practice. He died shortly after the move. Betsy returned to Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa to
live with a daughter who married J. J. Russell, She lived with them until she died and is buried there. George is
buried in Ottowa, Franklin Co., Kansas.
George HARTSHORN and Elizabeth "Betsy" SPEAR were married on 10 Dec 1832 in Milton, Wayne County,
Ohio. Elizabeth "Betsy" SPEAR, daughter of Elijah SPEAR and Betsy NOBEL, was born on 6 Aug 1809 in
Hampden County, Massachusetts. Other records indicate that she was born 6 May 1804 in Suffield, Hartford Co.,
Conn. (both counties border each other). Between 1861 and 1863 she was an a school teacher in Mason City, Iowa..
She died on 14 Oct 1899 at the age of 90 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa. Betsy was buried on 18 Oct 1899 in
Elmwood, St Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, IA.. Lot 38 Blk. 2.
In the research work of Vern Raymond Spear, Published 1988 under the title of "The Descendants of George Spear
who settled at Braintree,Massachusetts 1642-1988" Betsy Spear is cited as born Aug 6, 1809 in Southwick,
Hampden Co., MA. The Spear family had settled in Braintree,MA,which is on the border between CT and MA.
Thus the discrepancies of where Betsy was born, This researcher is unable to explain the different birth dates for
Betsy. It is clear this Betsy is our ancestor, as this research book cites her as marrying George Hartshorn.
Betsy Spear, was born in Mass. whereas other records reflect her place of birth as Conn. Further research clarifies
this issue, as this area of her birth has been transferred between CT and MA during their early statehood.
6 children 4 still living at the time of her death in 1899 according to The Mason City newspaper obituary
Betsy's father died when she was young.
The lot card at Elmwood Cemetery notes she was present at George A. Custer's birth. This fact places the
Hartshorns in New Rumley, Harrison County, Ohio, on December 5, 1839.
Researchers notes: CUSTER, George Armstrong, soldier, born in New Rumley,Harrison County, Ohio, December
5, 1839; died in Montana, 25 June, 1876.Custer's parents are Emanuel Henry Custer b.1807 Cryssoptown, MD;
Maria Ward Kirkpatrick, B. Burgettstown, Washington Co., PA, second marriage for both.
She was a teacher in Mason City during the Civil War. Her father was in the War of 1812 and her Grandfather was
in the Revolutionary War.
The following obituary was copied from an unnamed newspaper presumably a Mason City Newspaper from the
content of the writing. It was a compilation of articles apparently sent to Ralph Milligan Nelson by his sister
Beatrice Nelson-Holden.
IN MEMORIUM: Sleep beloved, Sleep and take thy rest, lay down thy head upon thy Saviors breast, Good night
Good Night! Calm is thy slumber as an infant sleep, But thou shall wake no more to toil and weep, Thine is a
perfect rest secure and deep, Good Nigh! Good Night! Until the shadows from the earth are cast, until He gathers in
His sheaves at last, Until the twilight gloom be ever past, Good night! Good night! Until the Eastern glory lights the
skies, Until the dead in Jesus arise, and He shall cone , but not in lowly guise, Good night! Good night! Until we
meet again before the throne, Clothed in the sleepless robe he gives Hi sown, Until we know we even as we are
known, Good night! Good night!
So ended the pure life of Grandma Hartshorn at 90 years of age, Monday at the home of her son-in-law J. J. Russell
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on East State Street. She was conscious up to with in 30 minutes of her death and with a clear mind stated over and
over again she was ready to depart for her heavenly home,for with her there was no fear of the future.
The deceased, Betsy Spear Hartshorn, was born at Suffield, Hartford Co.,Conn., August 6th 1809, She was married
to George Hartshorn, Milton,(Tuscarawas Co.), Ohio, Nov. 10th 1831. To them were born six children four of
whom are now living, Mrs J. J. Russell of this city, B.F. Hartshorn of Walker (Cass Co.), Minn. formerly an
attorney of this city and elected Senator of this District, Mrs. L. A. Hodge of Olathe, (Johnson Co.), Kan. and Mrs J.
A. Nelson of Spirit Lake, (Dickinson Co.),IA.
In 1864 they moved to Mason City IA. and in 1869 removed to Kansas where a year later the Rev. Geo. Hartshorn
died and soon after Grandma returned to her daughters home Mrs J. J. Russell where she has lived since an honored
and beloved member of the household, Her father was a soldier in the war of 1812 and her grandfather was in the
Revolutionary War. Grandma Hartshorn was present at the birth of Gen. Custer on Dec 6, 1839. She dressed this
young stranger upon his arrival in the world. Mrs. Custer and Mrs. Hartshorn were warm friends.
The Funeral services were held at the M. (Methodist) E. Church Wednesday at 2:30 P.M. conducted by Rev.
Clinton, assisted by Rev. Chaffe of the Baptist church. Rev. Clinton spoke very touchingly of her of her grand
Christian character. In conclusion the choir sang "I'm Going Home to Die No More," a favorite song of her's
The following is a writing she wrote at 83 years of age and was found among her old papers. Her experience:
"My father died when I was very young, My mother and my grandparents were very religious and spared no pains
but, instructed us in all the principles of religion. It's influences I feel this day.
When I was 16 years of age I experienced what I believe was a change. I will tell how this change was really felt. I
was brought into the light,I saw myself a great sinner, my sins weighted me down. I sought alone where to pray
where none but God could hear me. I prayed for him to have mercy on me and there in that lonely spot the light
broke in on my spiritual soul. I arose to my feet and felt that I had opened my eyes to a new creation. Everything
spoke praise to God and my soul shall ever praise Him. The stars sparkle with glory, all things praising God, how
many years have past and many miles away my thoughts carry me back to my conversion, to the hallowed spot
where love divine first found me. I was not satisfied and wanted more of heavens joy and (k)new I would receive
more if sought for. My will was not wholly God's will and prayed :Help me be Thine O God," I struggled hard and
help came and I felt myself wholly Gods's and my sins all forgiven and assured that I was saved. Light and love
filled my spirit. the material body is not always with us. I believe when the body is no more use to the spirit the
spirit will leave the body and enter the spirit world. I have lived a life worthy. I shall live with these good Christian
friends that have gone and left a good hope of Heaven. My soul leaps forward to that day, when in that happy holy
land;we ne'er shall take the paring hand.
The following verses were written when 83 years of age.
When the storm of life is o'er, And it's fleeting days are no more then I will go home, To meet that I've gone on
before, Through this world of sorrow to pass, then shall I meet those kind friends.
Researchers Notes: The above flowery religious phrases sound more like the writings of Aunt Be a (Beatrice Nelson
Holden) that I recall as youngster when I was attempting to read her letters sent to my father,Bea's brother, Hector
Lynn Nelson. These comments are not meant to question the recorded deep faith of Betsy but to point out the
writings may be a compilation of Bea's notes rather than Betsy's writings; however it is noted Great-grandmother
Hartshorn is married to a Methodist minister and both Bea and Betsy were deeply devoted lifelong Christians.
A second obituary: DEATH OF GRANDMA HARTSHORN
Mrs. Betsy Hartshorn died at the residence of her son-in-law, J. J.Russell at East State Street at 6;00 O'clock on
Monday morning. All who have known the Russell family have been pleased to have the acquaintship of the
grandmother, who was such an honored member of the household. None knew her but to love her for her kindness
of manner and long and honorable life, which had lasted for over ninety years. Funeral services were held at 2:00
P.M. and were conducted by Rev. Clinton of the Methodist church He spoke most feelingly of her beautiful
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Christian character Her life certainly was an example for all to follow.
The deceased was born in Suffield, (Hartford Co.), Conn., Aug 6, 1803,and in 1831 was married to Rev. Hartshorn
a Methodist Minister, who subsequently became attorney and a physician on account of his health .They removed
here in 1864 and in 1869 he went to Kansas where a year later he died. Mrs Hartshorn returned soon after and has
made her home ever since with her daughter, Mrs Jacob Russell, first in the country and for the last five years in the
city. Four children survive their mother;Mrs M. Nelson of Lake Park, (Dickinson Co., Iowa), Mrs L. A.
Hodge,Olathe, (Johnson Co.,) Kan. and B.F. Hartshorn of Walker, (Cass Co..),Minn. George HARTSHORN and
Elizabeth SPEAR had the following children:
1.5.1.1. Benjamin Franklin HARTSHORN was born about 1834.
1.5.1.2. Lydia Ann HARTSHORN was born on 16 Jul 1836 in Ohio. She died on 5 Jun 1916 at the age of 79
in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas. She was buried in Olathe Memorial Cemetery, Olathe, Johnson County, KS.
Copied from the Olathe Daily Mirror of June 8, 1916
MRS. LYDIA A. HODGES
Lydia A. Hodges was born in the state of Ohio, July 16, 1836, and died at Olathe (Johnson Co.) Kansas,
Monday June 5, 1916, thus rounding out almost eighty years of useful, active, and forceful life.
In the broad sense she was a forceful and masterful woman. Pioneer blood was in her veins. Her father, Dr.
George Hartshorn was not only a physician, but was Methodist Preacher of the type that the in the early and
middle part of the last century carried the Gospel to the Western Wilderness; and so after Lydia Hartshorn in
young womanhood had married W. W. Hodges, a young school teacher, the family went to Wisconsin--then
frontier country--and finally in 1869 the Missionary, the Schoolteacher,and Home Builder--always the woman-came to Kansas by wagon over the trail that led to high hopes in the new country that is now Kansas.
The Hodges family pitched its tent and set up its alter on Block 80,Olathe, and there throughout the struggles of
Forty-seven years that home has remained and none has departed therefrom save through the gates to the silent
city.
Essentially Lydia A. Hodges was home builder, a family builder, and a character builder. She took the very
highest pride in keeping her family together on that sacred spot where she fought out for them the problems of
early life and imparted to them the strength of character, firmness of purpose, that business and political
integrity and manliness which has enabled her sons to take a commanding place in the business and political
affairs of the state.
When the younger son went to Topeka in 1913 to be inaugurated as Governor our great state, there was back of
her maternal pride a note almost of regret that the family circle was to be broken even temporarily. An intimate
friendship of over 40 years with Mrs. Hodges enables the writer to say that whatever of business and political
success has come to Frank and George Hodges, they owe their to their mothers's ideals of true manhood and her
wise counsel and her insistence of that ideal.
When the time was ripe for civic improvement in Olathe, it was the son of this woman who led the fight for it
and won, and today the magnificent street and sewer improvements in Olathe trace back to the home in
Block80. If the statute books of Kansas are filled with progressive laws, in a great measure , these laws are to
be credited to the legislature and Governor who received his training in that home. Even the great lumber
business of Hodges Brothers is a monument to the mother's business sagacity and ideals.
Lydia Ann HARTSHORN and William Wesley HODGES were married estimated 1855. William Wesley
HODGES was born in 1829. He was born in 1829 in Virginia. He died in 1883 at the age of 54 in of Olathe,
Kansas. William died in 1883 at the age of 54 in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas. He was also known as William
Westley HODGES. He was buried in Olathe Memorial Cemetery, Olathe, Johnson County, KS. William was in
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Teacher.
William was a school teacher, a man of fine intellectual and moralcharacter, and while at his death he left his
family little materialproperty, he left an honored name and a character which his own childrenstrove to emulate.
W. W. Hodges evinced a great fondness for young peopleand had the ability to win their regard and thus did
much to influencethe formative character of many youth
Keep in mind the family had arrived in Olathe less than a year prior, wehave not determined when William
continued his teaching career in Olathe.
The1870 Olathe City, Olathe Township, Johnson County, Census dated June4,1870, lists William Hodges as a
Grocer, Age 31; Lydia as keeping house,Age 24; The oldest child Frank Age 11; George Age 4; Minnie Age 2.
Thisresearcher has both William and Lydia as ten years older. If this censuscited age is correct Lydia would
have had her first baby at age 13, notan impossibility but improbable from the standards of society at thattime.
The 1850 Census of Richland County, Wisconsin Has Lydia as 14 and thatwould make her age 34 in 1870
which is the correct age as far as thisresearcher can determine. Lydia Ann HARTSHORN and William Wesley
HODGES had the following children:
1.5.1.2.1. Eunice Daniels HODGES was born (date unknown).
1.5.1.2.2. Frank HODGES was born in 1863. He was born on 19 Sep 1863 in Orion, Richland,
Wisconsin. He appeared in the census on 25 Jun 1870 in The federal census of 1870 enumerates Francis
Hodges with his grandparents George and Betsy Hartshor. [NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE:AKA (Facts
Pg)] Frank died in 1962 at the age of 99 in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas. He was buried in Olathe Memorial
Cemetery, Olathe, Johnson County, KS. He was in Business man, Lumber Yard, Olathe, KS.
The Federal U. S. census of June 12, 1900 enumerates the family of Frank Hodges as living in original
Town, Olathe; Olathe Twp., Johnson Co., KS as follows.
Hodges, Frank Sr.; born 9/1863; age 36; married 6 years; born WI;lumberman.
Jessie; born 11/1868; age 31; married 6 years; born KS; 1 child born 1 child living.
Frank Jr.; born 7/1898; age 1; born KS
Copied from the Johnson County Democrat of September 4. 1947
An interview with Frank Hodges and a young contestant in a model airplane meet.
There will be plenty young citizens of every age in Olathe (Johnson Co.KS) Friday night as the old settler's
celebration opens with a preview of the Midwestern States Championship Model Airplane Meet by
youngsters fromJohnson county at the court house square.
Friday night at 7:00 contestants, who will compete at the all day meet here next Sunday, will invade the
Olathe gathering of seniors and show them the speedy planes that interest old and young in our air age.
This afternoon at his spacious home, Frank Hodges, Kansas financier,publisher, and lumberman compared
notes with Bobby (Red) Sutton who proudly told Mr. Hodges the performance of of his 75 mile-an-hour
model airplane. Mr. Hodges, who vividly recall his arrival by covered wagon to Olathe on August 12,
1869, told Sutton that the little plane covered more miles per hour than the wagon train in a week then.
" I remember the date, August 12, 1869 because there was a total eclipse of the sun that day, and the
superstitious natives and the Shawnee Indians thought it was the end of the world. While we had come
from Wisconsin where there were lots of Indians, we thought all the rough ones in the world were right
here in Olathe," he said.
Mr. Hodges recalled his grand father, Dr. George Hartshorn, was a man of many talents who formed this
wagon train complete with outriders and buggies, and that the train had gathered Mason City, Iowa, for a
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general exodus to more open and "Wilder" country
"My grandfather Hartshorn was a Physician, ordained minister, and lawyer,and he had made and lost
several fortunes by 1869. He was a great, husky man who left the lush lands of Wisconsin for the wild state
of Kansas. We ferried across the Missouri (River) on a little boat at Kansas City and parked the somewhat
imposing cavalcade on the west side of Main Street atabout where 12th street is now. I remember there
were cornfields stretching out to the west."
"We finally stopped a Olathe-- my father, mother, brother, sister and I--because my mother was ill, and we
have been here ever since-- at least my brother, Governor George H. Hodges and I are still here. Our
grandfather went on to Princeton while we were bound for Texas, I've never regretted our decision to grow
with Kansas."
"We settled in Olathe on West Park street where we now own three store buildings; we later moved to a
place on west Loula. I remember that there wasn't anything between our house and the Pacific Ocean
except a little back fence."
Mr. Hodges, immaculate in a cool summer suit, rumpled Bobby Sutton's flaming red hair and chuckled, "I
wonder what those Shawnees, with their war-paint and black braided hair, would think of this little airplane
that flies faster than the eagle." [From the Olathe Daily News July 7, 1988]
Old Settlers - How it was then, later, now Pat Davis, who used to work at this newspaper, dropped by a
copy of item that Frank Hodges, Hodges Brothers Farmers' and Builders' Supplies, later the Hodges
Lumber Yard had printed up in the form of a hand bill in 1921. It makes pretty good reading in 1988. I
starts out.
"fifty-two years ago (1869) on a hot August day two canvass covered wagons , a top buggy and other
vehicles, drew up in the shade of a high board fence surrounding the old Fair Grounds east of the Frisco
railroad tracks. The day was blistering hot, the sky was cloudless, the burning wind from the southwest
came across a thousand miles of scorching prairies. Bye and Bye a black piece seemed bitten out of the
side of thesun and then a total eclipse blotted out the sun out of the sky, chickens went to roost and an
unearthly light filled the Heavens.
"The cavalcade had driven from near the Minnesota Line. Composing the caravan was W.W. Hodges his
rosy cheek black-eyed little wife , two boys and a girl, Dr. George Hartshorn (physician) and his wife,
parent of Mrs.Hodges. That's how we happened to be Old Settlers, and here we will abide forever.
"The prairies were of an emerald grass, now gone forever, a kind when once plowed under will never come
again. The Sweet Williams starred the prairies as far as they could reach; the flocks of prairie chickens flew
up in every slough, the creeks were clear for the water ran off the sod....free land could be had only a few
miles away. the finest quarter section (of land) could be bought for $800, a Price which three acres
commands now. (1921). A few dollars cash outlay would keep a family in comfort for a year. Hard wood
could be had for a dollar or two a cord;Coal was only $2.50 a ton; corn was 15 to 20 cents a bushel; quails
50 cents a dozen; choice beef steaks eight cents a pound.
"we never heard of thoroughbred chickens then. Chickens were chickens except the Dominecks.. Bird dogs
were not pedigreed then. In those days you merely whistled up your dog, threw your muzzle loading gun
over your shoulder, arranged your shot and powder flask , saw to it that you had your cap box in your
pocket and trudged out across Myers Gant's fields and there scare up flock after flock of prairie chickens
and kill as many as you could carry. quails were to small to waste load upon.
"In those good old days we had $1 a day hotels, haircloth sofas,tin types, congress shoes, livery stables,
hoop skirts, kerosene lamps,red underskirts, natural complexions, parlor sea shells, mustache cups,buggy
rides, real blonds, sideburns, ten cent shaves, stovepipe hats,hitching posts."
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But today (1921)
Hodges goes on under this subtitle"But today we have;
"The movies, manicures, automobiles, 50-cent haircuts, joy rides, tight skirts, $18 shoes, wrist watches,
$2.50 wheat, daily baths bridge, whist,silk hose, the shimmy tea wagons, 25-cent shaves, wireless, $100
suits,traffic cops, plucked eyebrows, aeroplanes, and we do business by;telephone, telegraph, trucks, and
automobiles and we handle more of it in one day than we used to in six months.
The early days were happy carefree days; they were full of joy, but we would not go back to them if we
could."
And today (1988)
And if he were writing today (1988) he would say:
Today we have video tapes for television, $14 haircuts, tighter skirts,$150 shoes, digital watched, $3.80
wheat (start to get the picture why farmers complain?), teens who take two showers a day, make overs,
gourmet TV dinners, desktop publishing, stress seminars, and guided tours to find prairie chickens.
The following excerpts are taken from the publication for the 1957 Centennial celebration of Olathe,
Johnson Co., KS, "Arrows to Atoms 1857-1957" a historical album of Olathe. Kansas:
Hodges Bros. Lumber Co are listed as sponsors.
--------------------------------------------------------------------Frank Hodges is listed on page 18 as a teacher at one time in the Olathe Red Brick high school which had a
meager beginning in1865.
--------------------------------------------------------------------Olathe Centennial Organization ,page 30, named Frank Hodges as a member the committee established to
entertain the Celebrities.
-------------------------------------------------------------------Page 26, The power of the press... THE JOHNSON COUNTY DEMOCRAT
The Johnson County Democrat under the ownership of George and Frank Hodges and the editorship of S.
T. (Sam) Seaton began publishing November 25, 1921. To start the paper, the subscription list and franking
rights of the DeSoto Eagle Eye were purchased from Mr and Mrs Charlie Ward.
The paper set up shop with a used Linotype machine, small presses and a staff which in the early years
included Frank Hodges Jr., Anna Grieves,William P. McGee, Ignatz Adamek, Blanch Wiswell Corlett,
Powrie Doctor and others. It was housed at its present location across the street from the Courthouse on the
west side of the square. In November 1928 theOlathe Register was purchased from Charles O. Horner, well
known figure in the Chautauqua business.
Through the years. men of widely varying attributes have occupied the editor's chair, each leaving with the
paper some of the essence of his intellect and personality. The List of editors includes Sam Seaton, John
Hipp, Vaughn a. Kimball, Paul A. Guess, Charles A. Sanders and William W. Reddig
In a hundred years Johnson County had few Democratic Newspapers. The first newspaper in the county,
The Olathe Herald, a democratic paper started by John M. Griffen on August 29, 1859 was destroyed
during Quantrails raid on Olathe on September 6, 1862 . and not revived. At the dedication of the
courthouse in 1892, a second Olathe Herald , Also a Democratic paper was in existence with T. P. Fulton
as editor.
The second Democratic paper in Johnson County started on May 18, 1882, by W. C. Paul was called the
Johnson County Democrat. It was considered second to none in the state in editorial and typographical
excellence.The Paul family, who were related by marriage to the Taylor Family ofDeSoto, moved to
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Nashville, Tennessee and the paper went out of business.
When George and Frank started a Democratic newspaper in 1921 they revived the name of its predecessor,
The Johnson County Democrat, to define its politics and it's intended scope of coverage.
---------------------------------------------------------------------Past president of "The Old Settlers Club" 1917
---------------------------------------------------------------------The First National Bank
The First National Bank of Olathe on the southeast corner of the courthouse square for the past seventy
years, received its charter from the treasury dept, bearing the date , June 7, 18887. After informal meetings
early in 1887 , opening its doors for business the following month......
...on the site 1887 stood the grocery store of Price and Welch. J. L.Price , son of a Carolin a planter gave up
his grocery when he was elected the first cashier of the bank and utilized his building to house the bank. As
secretary of the bank he kept meticulous minutes recorded in his beautiful script which are highly prized by
the bank today...
The Bank has had only five presidents in It's seventy years, Lewis Bryfogle, 1887-1907; John l. Pettyjohn,
1907- 1920; Frank R. Ogg, 1920-1930; Frank Hodges, 1930-1955, now board chairman Murray H.
Hodges.Present day bank directors are...Frank Hodges, Murray H. Hodges. (page 39&54)
--------------------------------------------------------------------Frank Hodges, senior member of the Hodges Lumber Company, and one of Olathe's most capable business
men, was born in Wisconsin, September 19,1863, and came to Kansas in (August 12) 1869, in a prairie
schooner with his parents, his brother, George, and his sister, and settled in the then frontier town of
Olathe.
In his early years Mr. Hodges taught Olathe schools, later becoming engaged in the lumber business with
his brother. While he had a very active business career, he has given generously of his tome to public
affairs. He serve as mayor of Olathe for two terms and remembered as the mayor "who took the town out
of the mud." During his terms as mayor the plan for water and sewage system and universal grading of
streets was sponsored and the 20-million gallon reservoir for the waterworks was built.
Mr Hodges has been Identified with the Democratic party all his life andhas taken a active part in the
welfare of the party. During World War II,he was appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the
Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
Mr. Hodges is a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and is an ardent lover of the out-of-doors, and is known
as a big game hunter. (Page 46)
------------------------------------------------------------------The Hodges Brothers Lumber Company had its beginning in 1889 when George H. Hodges , a young man,
who had worked for the G. B. Shaw and the F. R. Lanter lumber yards, borrowed money from W. H. Betts,
Cashier of the Patrons Cooperative Bank, and bought out the Charles Pettigrew lumberyard. This yard was
located just west of the Sante Fe tracks diagonally across from the present location of the Hodges Brithers
lumber warehouse.
A year or two later Frank Hodges, an older brother joined the firm and thus began a joint association in
business which has continued unbroken throughout the years, although the brothers engaged in wide and
varied fields of activity George becoming a prominent politician, statesman and banker; Frank, a leading
businessman, banker, realtor, sportsman and big game hunter.
The original company expanded until it owned and operated fourteen builders supply yards located in
various towns in eastern Kansas. Eleven of those branches are still being operated as home-owned yards
and their managers live in and are part of the communities which they serve.
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It is a significant fact and a point of pride that many of the early employees of the Hodges Brothers
company spent almost their entire whole lifetime in the service of the organization:.........(no Hodges
mentioned)(Page 46)
---------------------------------------------------------------------In 1934 George H. and Frank Hodges gave a block of land which lies at Popular and Woodland. (This is
the site of the Olathe Swimming Pool)(Page 51)
Frank HODGES and Jessie MCKOIN were married in 1892. They were married. Jessie MCKOIN was
born in 1868. She died in 1906 at the age of 38 in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas. She was buried in Olathe
Memorial Cemetery, Olathe, Johnson County, KS. Frank HODGES and Jessie MCKOIN had the following
children:
1.5.1.2.2.1. Frank A. HODGES , Jr. was born on 3 Jul 1898. He died on 3 May 1991 at the age of 92
in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Frank A. HODGES , Jr. and Gertrude PENDELTON were married in 1925. The Federal U. S. census
of April 3,1930 enumerates the family of FrankHodges Jr. as living at 520 South Water St.; First
Ward, Olathe, OlatheTwp., Johnson Co., KS as follows.
Hodges, Frank Jr.; owns home $5000; age 31; married at age 26; born KS; newspaper.
Gertrude; age 26; married at 21; born KS
Frances; age 3; Gertrude PENDELTON was born on 28 May 1903. She died on 18 Aug 1988 at the
age of 85 in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas. Frank A. HODGES and Gertrude PENDELTON had the
following child:
1.5.1.2.2.1.1. Frances Pendelton HODGES was born on 3 Apr 1927 in Arkansas. She died in
Mar 1982 at the age of 54.
ROBERTSON was born (date unknown). Frances Pendelton HODGES and ROBERTSON had
the following children:
1.5.1.2.2.1.1.1. Carolyn ROBERTSON was born (date unknown).
1.5.1.2.2.1.1.2. Susan ROBERTSON was born (date unknown).
1.5.1.2.2.2. Jessie HODGES was born on 17 Sep 1906. She died in Oct 1966 at the age of 60 in
Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas. The following excerpts are taken from the publication for the
1957Centennial celebration of Olathe, Johnson Co., KS, "Arrows to Atoms1857-1957" a historical
album of Olathe. Kansas, page 52:
Jessie Hodges Benton is a committee member to collect and organize thehistorical material used in this
publication.
J. William BENTON was born (date unknown).
The Federal U. S. census of April 10,1910 enumerates the family of FrankHodges Sr. as living at 420
Water St.; First Ward, Olathe, Olathe Twp.,Johnson Co., KS as follows.
Hodges, Frank Sr.; age 47; born WI; married 4 years; owner, lumber yard.
Hodges George; age age 44; married 11 years; born WI; owner, lumber yard.
Ora M.; Sis-in-law; age 37; married 11 years; born KS.
Georgia; niece; age 5; born KS.
Jessie; daughter; age 4; born KS.
Frank Jr.; son; age 12; born KS.
Lydia A.; mo-in-law; age 71; born OH; 3 children 2 living; widow.
The Federal U. S. census of January 2,1920 enumerates the family of FrankHodges Sr. as living at 432
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South Water St.; First Ward, Olathe, OlatheTwp., Johnson Co., KS as follows.
Hodges, Frank Sr.; age 56; born WI; partner, retail merchant, lumber.
Eunice; age age 37; born KS.
Frank Jr.; age 21; born KS.
Jessie; age 13; born KS.
The Federal U. S. census of April 3,1930 enumerates the family of FrankHodges Sr. as living at 432 South
Water St.; First Ward, Olathe, OlatheTwp., Johnson Co., KS as follows.
Hodges, Frank Sr.; owns home $5000 age 66; married at age 25 ; born WI;partner, retail lumber.
Eunice; age age 47; married at 21; born KS.Eunice DANIELS was born in Nov 1882 in Kansas. She died
in 1961 at the age of 79 in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas. She was buried in Olathe Memorial Cemetery, Olathe,
Johnson County, KS. The following excerpts are taken from the publication for the 1957Centennial
celebration of Olathe, Franklin Co., KS, "Arrows to Atoms1857-1957" a historical album of Olathe.
Kansas: Page 16 The ladiesReading Circle cites Mrs Frank (Eunice Daniels) Hodges. The readingcircle is a
ladies organization dedicated in the establishment andsupport of a public library for Olathe The group
photo depicted in thearticle was taken in 1897 Frank HODGES and Eunice DANIELS had the following
children:
1.5.1.2.2.3. Frank A. HODGES , Jr. was born on 3 Jul 1898. He died on 3 May 1991 at the age of 92
in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Frank A. HODGES , Jr. and Gertrude PENDELTON were married in 1925. The Federal U. S. census
of April 3,1930 enumerates the family of FrankHodges Jr. as living at 520 South Water St.; First
Ward, Olathe, OlatheTwp., Johnson Co., KS as follows.
Hodges, Frank Jr.; owns home $5000; age 31; married at age 26; born KS; newspaper.
Gertrude; age 26; married at 21; born KS
Frances; age 3; Gertrude PENDELTON was born on 28 May 1903. She died on 18 Aug 1988 at the
age of 85 in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas. Frank A. HODGES and Gertrude PENDELTON had the
following child:
1.5.1.2.2.3.1. Frances Pendelton HODGES was born on 3 Apr 1927 in Arkansas. She died in
Mar 1982 at the age of 54.
ROBERTSON was born (date unknown). Frances Pendelton HODGES and ROBERTSON had
1.5.1.2.2.3.1.1. Carolyn ROBERTSON was born (date unknown).
1.5.1.2.2.3.1.2. Susan ROBERTSON was born (date unknown).
1.5.1.2.2.4. Jessie HODGES was born on 17 Sep 1906. She died in Oct 1966 at the age of 60 in
Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas. The following excerpts are taken from the publication for the
1957Centennial celebration of Olathe, Johnson Co., KS, "Arrows to Atoms1857-1957" a historical
album of Olathe. Kansas, page 52:
Jessie Hodges Benton is a committee member to collect and organize thehistorical material used in this
publication.
J. William BENTON was born (date unknown).
1.5.1.2.3. George Hartshorn HODGES was born on 6 Feb 1866 in Orion, Richland, Wisconsin. He died
on 7 Oct 1947 at the age of 81 in Memorial Hospital, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO.. He was buried on
10 Oct 1947 in Olathe Memorial Cemetery, Olathe, Johnson County, KS. George was in Lumber Yard
Owner, Banker, Politican. He served in the military in Adjutant, First Regiment, Kansas National Guard.
George was a banker of wide influence in Kansas City and northeast Kansas and author of "Good Roads
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Law." He was mayor of Olathe, Kansas, member of Kansas state senate, 1905-1913, 19th Governor of
Kansas, winning the closest election, 29 votes over Arthur Capper); 1913-15 director of 33 banks, 33nd
degree Mason and cousin of Gov. Patterson of Ohio.
Moved to Olathe Kansas at age of 3 with His family.
Comments: George Hartshorn Hodges, Banker, and Mayor of Olathe Kansas. Member of Kansas State
Senate 1905-1913; Governor 1913-1915: Author of "Good Roads Law"; 33-Degree Mason; Cousin of
Governor Patterson of Ohio and Governor Mann of Virginia
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HON. GEORGE H. HODGES, the nineteenth governor of Kansas, was chief executive of the state from
January, 1913, to January, 1915. Of his capable administration as governor, marked by progressive
leadership throughout, a complete review is given elsewhere in this publication in the chapter devoted to
the work of the governors. The following paragraphs serve to supplement that review with some of the
more personal details and his place as a Kansas citizen and business man.
A resident of Kansas nearly fifty years, George Hartshorn Hodges was born at Orion, in Richland County,
Wisconsin, February 6, 1866, a son ofWilliam W. and Lydia Ann (Hartshorn) Hodges. When he was three
years ofage, in 1869, his parents brought him to Kansas and they located at Olathe, in Johnson County,
where he has lived almost his entire life. His father was a school teacher, a man of fine intellectual and
moral character, and while at his death a few years later he left his family little material property, he left an
honored name and a character which his own children strove to emulate. W. W. Hodges evinced a great
fondness for young people and had the ability to win their regard and thus did much to influence the
formative character of many youth.
Governor Hodges was educated in the public schools of Olathe and in 1886,at the age of twenty, began
work as a yardman in a local lumber yard. His work was characterized by more than routine and
perfunctory performance .Not only did he distinguish himself by the studious attention to details and the
fidelity to duty, but he evidenced a broad sense of business ethics which were exemplified by his later
business successes on a larger scale and his career in the public eye. In a short time he was made manager
in the lumber yard, and in 1889 he and his brother established a business of their own under the firm name
of Hodges Brothers. In this initial enterprise Governor Hodges was advanced sufficient money by a friend
to enable him to buy an old yard in a remote part of the City of Olathe. It was with considerable difficulty
that he got his business started, and one of the factors in its early success was the liberal expenditure of
money for first-class advertising. The firm of Hodges Brothers has been in business since 1889, and it is
proprietor of ten or more lumber yards distributed all over this part of the state. Mr. Hodges is a director of
the First National Bank of Olathe and several other commercial enterprises. He at one time served as
adjutant of the First Regiment Kansas National Guard. He is a Knight of Pythias, an Independent Order of
Odd Fellows, a Mason and has attained the thirty-third honorary degree in the Scottish Rite.
Mr. Hodges comes of democratic parentage, his father being a Virginian;in fact, the family tree seems to
have borne democratic governors -former Governor Patterson of Ohio, Governor Mann of Virginia and
Governor Hodges being distant relatives. At one time he served as a member of the Olathe City Council
and his brother and business partner, Frank, was for two terms mayor of that city. Prior to his election as
governor, Mr. Hodges served in the Kansas State Senate from 1904 to 1912. He is the second democrat
ever elected in Kansas to a state office.
The larger facts of his political experience preceding his election as governor have been well described in
an article published about the beginning of Mr. Hodges' administration as governor and written by S.
T.Seaton, a well-known Kansas editor. Those paragraphs are given herewith for the value they possess as
supplementing the estimation of Governor Hodges' executive administration.
"In 1904 there was a sort of political uprising in the senatorial district composed of Johnson and Miami
counties. The republican factions could not agree upon which 'boss' to elect. The democrats had their
senatorial convention that year at Paola and placed George H. Hodges in nomination for state senator. He
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could not make much of a speech in those days, but he was a good rustler and hand shaker, and when the
votes we recounted in November his majority in the two counties was something over nine hundred. He
thus became a state senator at a time when the people were just awakening to their political rights and it
was just dawning upon them that there was such a thing as being progressive.
"In 1908 Senator Hodges was again a candidate for state senator and was again elected by about 1,400
majority. During his eight years' service in the senate he had become a campaign speaker second to none in
the state,and his reputation and his ideas had permeated practically every county and town. In 1910 he was
a candidate for governor and again carried the Johnson-Miami district by about 700 majority and reduced
the republican majority in the state from 45,000 to 16,000. In 1912 he again carried the Johnson-Miami
district by about 1,100 and the state by an official majority of twenty-nine.
"In his eight years' service as state senator Governor Hodges was always in the forefront of every fight for
the enactment of progressive measures. He was one of the little band of progressives who fought the good
fight for those ideas when it took courage to make the fight. During his service as state senator there was at
no time more than five democratic members in that body, yet he made himself a recognized leader on the
floor of the senate and more than once turned the scale in favor of progressive measures. In those eight
years no vote of his was cast against progressive measures, and the soundness and practicability of most of
the reform laws enacted during that time are largely due to the wisdom of his counsel and the
uncompromising attitude he has at all times taken in support of progressive principles.
"As a member of the railroad committee of the senate he laid the foundation for the present general railroad
law. With Senator Stewart of Wichita he brought in a minority report. A majority of the senate was
determined that the law should not authorize the railroad commission to begin rate inquiries and
proceedings for rate reductions except upon complaint of shippers. Senator Hodges and his associates were
equally determined that shippers should not be saddled with the expense of preparing complaints; they
insisted that the commission should be authorized to proceed on its own motions. Hodges and his
associates were defeated in their efforts at the 1905 session, but two years later the commission was given
this authority, which was demanded by the public sentiment which Senator Hodges and his associates had
awakened by the discussions in 1905, and it was his support that made possible the enactment of the
present public utilities law in 1911. In fact the public utilities law was written by him and three other
senators appointed by the Senate. As governor he appointed the first utilities commission to serve Kansas in fact one of the first commissions appointed in the United States. It was only because Governor Hodges
was broad-minded enough to lay aside politics and support the measure, which was being pressed by the
preceding administration, that it became a law.
"He introduced and secured the passage of the reciprocal demurrage bill,the coal-weighing bill, the tax on
express companies; was joint author of the bill simplifying the Australian ballot law and subsequently
made avaliant fight for the enactment of the Massachusetts ballot law, the passage of which as governor he
secured from a democratic legislature in1913. Jointly with the senator from Wyandotte County he was
author of the anti-pass law; he prepared and secured the passage of a bill making a 15per cent horizontal
reduction in the freight rates on grain and grain products. He was one of the few senators who opposed the
passage of the inheritance tax law, which was repealed by the democratic legislature in1913. He helped
prepare and pass a bank guaranty law, and the anti-lobby bill. His vote made possible the Kansas primary
election law, which took the nomination of public officials from the bosses and gave it to the people. He
secured the passage of a law requiring railroad companies to block and guard switches for the protection of
employees. He supported the bill which strengthened the child labor law and introduced the first measure
in the senate providing for the publication of text books and their distribution by the state at actual cost;
also the bill requiring reports of accidents should be made to the state factory inspector. The bill requiring a
better bond under the laborer's lien law. He supported the workman's compensation and employers' liability
laws and secured their amendment and extension from the legislature of 1913. He was the author of the
first good roads measure passed in Kansas - was author of the concrete bridge bill and was the pioneer
good roads advocate of the Middle West. These are the most important items in Senator Hodges' legislative
record."
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As governor he achieved a distinction throughout the entire United States by his recommendation that the
cumbersome, unwieldily two-house Legislature be abolished and a single legislative body of small
membership become the law-making body of the state. His advocacy of the commission form of
government for county and state was noteworthy, and it is growing in popular favor. He is a recognized
authority on state government and is thoroughly conversant with the delinquencies of the present
inefficient form of state and county government.
Mr. Hodges is best known in democratic circles as the man "who made his party over." By the force of his
own personality he forced his party to abandon its life-long advocacy of re submission of the prohibitory
law sand to become the champion of the strict enforcement of the prohibitory laws of Kansas. During his
term of office the illicit sales of intoxicating liquors became almost nil.
For two years Governor Hodges has been constantly speaking in behalf of national prohibition and is
recognized as one of the ablest if not the foremost prohibitory speaker of the country.
[The above article was copied from Blue Skyways-a service of the Kansas State Library. Source: A
Standard History of Kansas and Kansans]
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/1918ks/bioh/hodgesgh.html
http://www.accessgenealogy.com/scripts/data/database.cgi?file=Data&report=SingleArticle&ArticleID=00
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1918 KANSAS AND KANSANS Chapter 65 Part 1
CHAPTER LXV
Gov. GEORGE H. HODGES
[Photograph by Willard, Topeka]
The administration of Governor George H. Hodges achieved much for Kansas .Governor Hodges had
much experience in dealing with public institutions of the State. He had served in the Senate with
distinction,and was thoroughly familiar with the needs of Kansas and her institutions. He gave the state a
genuine, thorough business administration. In the Senate Journal of 1913, at page 847, will be found a
review of the administration of Governor Hodges. A careful study of that document will show that much
was done for the good of Kansas during his official term.
In the ceremonies of surrendering his office and the installation of his successor, Governor Hodges
reviewed the work of his administration. It is the best account of what he accomplished to be found, as
follows:
We close our administration today with the consciousness that every obligation, pledged or implied, has
been complied with. Of the fourteen platform pledges possible to fulfill, thirteen have been written into the
statute books of this state. We have given Kansas the full measure of our limited ability. The public has but
scant concern for the retiring public official. His efforts are ended. But they view new officials with an
honest measure of expectation. I do not believe it is in bad taste to recount a few of the records of
Democratic accomplishment.
We believed, and the public in general thought, that this state was upon a cash basis. We found one-fourth
of the 1913 taxes, amounting to$832,000, drawn in advance, and practically all spent, in the liquidation of
bills contracted in 1912.
A penitentiary burned to the ground, was committed to our keeping -encumbered with an indebtedness of
$19,000. We leave it rebuilt, and in the best physical condition and the best moral condition known in its
history.
The finest penal twine plant in the world has been built, and for the first time in the history of the state an
adequate supply of filtered water is now furnished the prison.
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We leave the beautiful Memorial hall finished, while it was bequeathed to us an enclosed building with a
$10,400 indebtedness against it.
We have a state textbook plant that solves the school book question for all time to come.
Both the tuberculosis sanitarium at Norton and the insane asylum at Larned are completed. Sewers, power
plants, water supplies, are provided,that will be adequate for the growth of that institution for twenty years
to come. The orphan's home at Acheson, the institution for the feeble-minded at Winfield, the state hospital
at Osawatomie, have all been provided with adequate water supplies. Silos of 3,000 tons' capacity have
been built during the past two years at the state institutions.
Wonderful improvements have been made at the Osawatomie hospital. Food and supplies were being
stored in rat-infested vermin-ridden rooms. They are now taken care of in a magnificent fireproof building.
A cold storage plant of more than adequate size has been built. Splinter floors and roach-infested
wainscoting have been replaced with tiled floors and tiled wainscoting, and the institution is now in
splendid physical condition,which should be a pride to the people of the state.
Our great educational institutions, instead of pulling, against each other, are now articulating and working
harmoniously one with the other,under a single board. The wonderful improvement made in these
institutions is the result of the one board experiment, so-called, and it proved beyond the peradventure of a
doubt, that in limited numbers accountability and responsibility defined.
The change in the oil inspection department has netted the state an additional revenue of $35,500 more a
year than ever before.
The grain department has been an asset to the state rather than a liability.
We have paid a bond of $211,000 during our administration.
I believe there is directly attributable to the efficiency of the fire marshals's department, almost a million
dollars less fire loss a year than in the past.
The obnoxious direct inheritance tax laws were repealed and in lieu thereof a corporation tax law was
passed, which has netted the state almost $200,000 the first year of its activity.
The women of Kansas have been recognized by this administration for the first time in the history of the
state, and while there was but one position of responsibility held by a woman when I became executive,
there are now twenty-three who are a part of this administration; and the board that I deem the most
important in the state has as one of its members a woman. We have women superintendents at the schools
for the deaf, the blind, the orphan asylum, the girls' industrial school, and women also fill other positions of
responsibility. These women appointees have lived up to the full measure of their responsibility.
There has been no department of state that we are responsible for but that has filled every expectation. You
will pardon my calling attention to the wonderful record of the bank commissioner's department. There
have been eight bank failures and in only one instance was it necessary to appoint a receiver, the cost of
such receivership amounting to less than a thousand dollars. The other seven banks that failed were
reorganized and put in a going condition at less than an average cost of $225 to each bank. Not a depositor
has lost a penny, nor has a dollar been taken from the depositors' guaranty fund to replace any loss. We but
ask a comparison in this department, as well as in all others, with former administrations.
We said in the campaign that the departments under our control would be administered economically and
with the lowest possible expense. A comparison of the maintenance of all the state institutions - other than
educationally - will show a decrease as compared with the expenditures of two years ago.
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State institutions have been built that were necessary. Water supplies have been provided. Irrigation plants
have been completed. The operations of farming have been increased a hundred per cent, and the decided
increase in the number of scholars in our schools have necessitated a greater expenditure than heretofore
for educational purposes.
The expense of conducting the department directly under my charge - the executive office and resident has been $18,000 less during my tenure of office than the amount spent the last two years by my
predecessor.
It might not be amiss to speak a word about the greatest social problem that confronts the state, namely, the
penitentiary. It has been the interpretation of the pardon board, pardon clerk and myself that when a
prisoner serves his minimum sentence he should be paroled if he has a clear prison record. The governor's
function in board paroles is merely clerical. He should be relieved of that burden and the action of the
board should be final.
The board has paroled a few over 400 during the past two years. In other words, that many prisoners have
served their minimum term and have been released. The executive has paroled up to and including
December 1, 204.There are men who have not served their minimum. In every case the pardon board has
investigated thoroughly and in a painstaking manner, the record of these men, and they have recommended
them for executive clemency. The chairman of the board advises me that seventy of these men have been
paroled because they were in an advanced stage of consumption, paralyzed or crippled. A number of these
men were paroled that they might die outside of the prison walls. Of the 200 given executive clemency, but
twenty-seven have violated their paroles. The balance of these men are by their honest efforts winning their
way back into society, providing for their wives and families, and becoming constructive citizens. I feel
that giving these men a chance to become self supporting is one of the most pleasing duties of an
executive.
It is true that divers and sundry rumors have been set afloat in opposing papers saying that we had been
overstepping the bounds of reason in the matter of paroles, but we do not feel that we have.
A commission has been appointed, and their recommendations are filed in the office of the governor-elect
for the further improvements of the Kansas penitentiary, and I feel that it is highly important that the men
who are confined behind the prison walls should be housed in such a manner that when they have served
their minimum sentence they will not leave the prison infected with tuberculosis, as quite a percentage of
the men now are.
The experience of my tenure of office emphasizes to me the necessity of a change in the departments of
state to procure that which the public desires - greater efficiency and more economy. The shortened ballot
and a legislature consisting of one body of a small number of legislators, will be a step in the direction of a
solution of the problem. The same recommendation applies with equal force to county officials.
The prohibition laws of our State have been enforced equally as well if not better than ever in the history of
Kansas.
In looking back over the efforts of the various departments of this administration the past two years, I
commend myself upon having appointed loyal, efficient Kansans, who have placed their state obligations
above personal desire or politics. I have given this state my best efforts and I feel more than satisfied with
the results accomplished, and while it perhaps may be presumptuous to prophesy, but I doubt very much
whether there will be a single law of moment passed by the last legislature that will be repealed, or that a
single policy of moment now in effect in any of the state departments will be changed. Minor details may
be changed,as is always the case, as we correct by the benefits of experience.
I bespeak for my successors from the Democratic papers of this state,that which has been denied me by the
Republican press - the truth. I earnestly hope that the citizenship of Kansas, irrespective of politics,will cooperate with the governor of this State in each and every righteous endeavor that he may attempt. I
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earnestly wish for him a successful administration. Our love for our great commonwealth and our loyalty to
Kansas, not only inspires me, but should inspire every Kansan,irrespective of politics, to be ready to assist
in any and every manner whatsoever for the continued growth, prosperity and upbuilding of the great
Sunflower state.
The above article was copied from Blue Skyways-a service of the Kansas State Library.
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/1918ks/v2/ch65p1.html
Obituary of George Hodges, from The Olathe Mirror, Olathe Kansas
GEORGE HODGES DIES SUDDENLY TUESDAY.
Former Govenor Passes Away At Age 81
George H. Hodges, former Govenor of Kansas, Olathe lumberman and bankerdied about 8 o'clock Tuesday
evening at the Memorial hospital, Kansas City MO. He was 81 years old.
Mr Hodges became ill Tuesday afternoon while attending a meeting of the board of directors of the City
National Bank and Trust company. His wife Mrs. Ora M. Hodges was waiting for him when the meeting
ended and noticed he was pale and ill. A physician was called and she accompanied him to the hospital. He
became unconscious around 6 o'clock and died two hours after. Death was caused by a coronary occlusion
according to physicians.
With him when death came were Mrs. Hodges and his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. C.
Langworthy 2215 West Sixty-fifth street;his son Murray H Hodges and his niece and her husband Mr. and
Mrs. William Benton.
Mr. Hodges had not led an active business or political life since 1920when he was seriously ill.
First Democratic Governor;
He was elected the first Democratic Governor of Kansas in 1912 by a majority of 29 votes over Arthur
Capper, veteran United States Senator. He had previously served two 4-year terms as a State Senator where
he introduced the Hodges road law which advocated the principles of permitting the petitioners for a road
to create there own benefit district. Govenor Hodges was the first to propose the unicameral State
Legislature, advocating that the legislative body remain in continual session. For years he received letters
from students of government from many parts of the world. He was a strong advocate of national
prohibition and was on the lecture platform for that cause for some time after leaving the governors chair.
During the first World War he was a major in the Red Cross and was decorated by King Albert of Belgium.
He was instrumental in sending50,000 barrels of flour to the hungry in Belgium. He had the wheat donated
by the farmers, the milling donated by millers and the transportation to the seaboard by the railroads.
Mr. Hodges was delegated to the Democratic convention at San Francisco in1920 and was considered as
the selection for vice-president on that ticket, which he declined.
Old Resident:
He was one of the oldest residents of this community. Born February 6,1866, in Orion WI He came to
Johnson County with his parents, William W. Hodges and Lydia Anna Hodges, in 1869 making the trip in
a covered wagon.
He attended public schools in Olathe and with his brother, Frank Hodges,entered business here in 1886. He
was a partner with his brother in the firm of Hodges Bros., which operated a chain of fourteen lumber
yards,have wide banking interests and business real estate holdings in the county.
He gained success by hard work, having started at the lathing trade,later in 1886 he went to work as a
lumber yard salesman and bookkeeper. Three years later with borrowed capital he operate his own lumber
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yard,delivering his lumber on foot as he owned no team and wagon. Later he was joined by his brother,
and the present Hodges Bros. Lumber company was developed.
Director In Bank:
He was among the first directors of the board of the City National Bank and was a director of the First
National Bank here and the State Bank of Stanley and the Overland Park Saving and Loan association.
The firm owns the Johnson County Democrat.
He was thirty-third degree mason and is listed in Who's Who.
For the past twenty years following a partial regaining of his health. Mr Hodges spent much of his time in
the lobby office at the First National bank greeting old friends and visiting with the public .Saturday
afternoons he enjoyed strolling along the street stopping here and there to shake hands and engage in
pleasant conversation with old friends and acquaintances. For many years it was his custom to visit with
young businessmen listening to their points of view on many subjects and adding a few friendly words of
encouragement or a piece of advice from his store of experiences.
Surviving him besides his wife, son, daughter and one brother are four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Christian church. The body will lie in
state from 11:00 A. M. to 2:00 P.M. The family requests no flowers. Burial will be in the Olathe cemetery.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The following excerpts are taken from the publication for the 1957Centennial celebration of Olathe,
Johnson Co., KS, "Arrows to Atoms1857-1957" a historical album of Olathe. Kansas, page 32:
George Hartshorn Hodges 1866-1947
When George Hartshorn Hodges was elected Govenor of Kansas in1912 he was the second Democrat to be
elected in the states fifty-one year history He brought to the office a knowledge of government acquire by
study and experience as member of the Olathe city council two years and eight years in the Kansas Senate.
An early advocate of hard surface roads during his years in the Kansas Senate, he was the author of the
Hodges rock road law and chairman of committee that wrote the public utility law. He was instrumental in
the passage of the two-cent railroad fare law, the anti-pass law , the primary election law, suffrage for
women, railroad safety regulations and reduction of freight cars for grain and grain products. He
introduced the first bill for the state printing and distribution of texts for public schools.
Early in his public career he advocated the commission form of city government, and the right of
referendum and recall. He became a national authority on unicameral state legislature.
During the two years he served as governor of Kansas , with a Democratic majority in the Kansas
Legislature, thirteen of the fourteen pledged of the Democratic platform were voted into law. He brought to
the office business methods and progressive attitudes.
After women won the right of suffrage in 1912 he appointed twenty three women to important state posts.
He took the state educational instructions out of politics by placing them under a non-political
administrative board. The bonded debt of the state was paid off. State institutions were built and repaired.
During World War I when Belgium was the victim of German oppression, he appealed to every Kansan to
give either two bushels of wheat or a barrel of flower for Belgium relief. In ninety days, 50,000barrels of
Kansas flour were on their way. For this service the late King Albert decorated him in 1925 with the
Golden Cross, Officer of the Crown.
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Although he was not elected to a second term he spoke widely over the nation on public issues and was
recognized as prohibition leader. After the United States entered World War I, he served as a Major in the
American Red Cross and as a civilian on the staff of Major General Leonard Wood.
In 1920 as a delegate to the Democratic Convention at San Francisco, he one of the nine men who wrote
the platform. Upon his return, he suffered a serious illness which ended his active political career .
Although his name appeared on the ballot as Democratic candidate fir United Stated Senator, he was
unable to campaign.
He was born at Orion, Wisconsin on Feb 6, 1866. He came to Olathe as a small boy in a covered wagon in
1869 withe his parents, his older brother, Frank and a sister. The two boys early began their close business
association, first herding the town cows , then lathing houses. For three years George Hodges worked as
yardman and bookkeeper in the Olathe lumber yard before starting his own lumber business on a borrowed
capital in 1889. In 1891 his brother, Frank, joined him.
During the years that followed their lumber business grew into a countywide business. His his brother,
Frank, he began publication of the Johnson, County Democrat in 1921. Hew served as director of several
banks. He died October 7, 1947. Those who knew George Hodges best liked him for his humor, courage
and kindness.
------------------------------------------------------------------The Hodges Brothers Lumber Company had its beginning in 1889 when George H. Hodges , a young man,
who had worked for the G. B. Shaw and the F. R.Lanter lumber yards, borrowed money from W. H. Betts,
Cashier of the Patrons Cooperative Bank, and bought out the Charles Pettigrew lumber
George Hartshorn HODGES and Ora May MURRAY were married in 1897. They were married. Ora May
MURRAY was born in 1873. She died in 1951 at the age of 78 in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas. She was
buried in 1951 in Olathe Memorial Cemetery, Olathe, Johnson County, KS.
The following excerpts are taken from the publication for the 1957Centennial celebration of Olathe,
Franklin Co., KS, "Arrows to Atoms1857-1957" a historical album of Olathe. Kansas, page 42:
An historical photo on page 42 shows members of the social club, TheCatnation club. two of those
depicted are Minnie Hodges and Ora Murry,who eventually became Mrs. George Hartshorn Hodges' wife.
Franklin Co., KS, "Arrows to Atoms1857-1957" a historical album of Olathe. Kansas, page 42:
George Hartshorn HODGES and Ora May MURRAY had the following children:
1.5.1.2.3.1. Georgia Hartshorn HODGES was born on 7 Apr 1905 in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas. She
died on 16 May 1988 at the age of 83 in Shawnee Mission, Johnson County, KS.
The Langworthys are listed as living 2215 west sixty-third street inOlathe Kansas by the Olathe
Mirror of October 9, 1947.Asher Clinton LANGWORTHY was born (date unknown). Georgia
Hartshorn HODGES and Asher Clinton LANGWORTHY had the following children:
1.5.1.2.3.1.1. George Hodges LANGWORTHY was born (date unknown).
1.5.1.2.3.1.2. Asher Clinton LANGWORTHY , Jr. was born (date unknown).
1.5.1.2.3.2. Murray Hartshorn HODGES was born on 28 May 1910. He died on 4 Aug 1991 at the
age of 81.
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Johnson Co., KS, "Arrows to Atoms1857-1957" a historical album of Olathe. Kansas, page 39&54:
The First National Bank
The First National Bank of Olathe on the southeast corner of thecourthouse square for the past seventy
years, received its charter fromthe treasury dept bearing the date , June 7, 18887. After
informalmeetings early in 1887 , opening its doors for business the followingmonth......
...on the site 1887 stood the grocery store of Price and Welch. J. L.Price , son of a Carolin a planter
gave up his grocery when he waselected the first cashier of the bank and utilixe3d his building to
housethe bank. As secretary of the bank he kept meticulous minutes recorded inin his beautiful script
which are highly prized by the bank today...
The Bank has had only five presidents in It's seventy years, LewisBryfogle, 1887-1907; John l.
Pettyjohn, 1907- 1920; Frank R. Ogg,1920-1930; Frank Hodges, 1930-1955, now board chairman
Murray H. Hodges.Present day bank directors are...Frank Hodges, Murray H. Hodges.
Betty C. was born (date unknown). Murray Hartshorn HODGES and Betty C. had the following
children:
1.5.1.2.3.2.1. Virginia Elizabeth HODGES lived in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in Jun 2002.
[NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE:Nickname]
Robert GREENBERG lived in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in Jun 2002. [NEED TO DEFINE
SENTENCE:Nickname]
1.5.1.2.3.2.2. Susan HODGES lived in Baldwin City, Douglas County, KS in Jun 2002.
George GURLEY lived in Baldwin City, Douglas County, KS in Jun 2002.
1.5.1.2.3.2.3. Thomas HODGES lived in Winnetka, Cook County, IL in Jun 2002. [NEED TO
DEFINE SENTENCE:Nickname]
GAIL lived in Winnetka, Cook County, IL in Jun 2002.
Murray Hartshorn HODGES and Margaret Louise STEIN were married in 1980. Margaret Louise
STEIN was born on 3 Nov 1915 in Miami, Ottowa County, OK. She died on 16 Jun 2002 at the age of
86. She was educated in University of Oklahoma, Phi Beta Kapa graduate. Margaret was in Gibson
Memorial Methodist Church, Spring Hope, NC.
1.5.1.2.4. Minnie M. HODGES was born in 1869 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa. She died in 1899 at
the age of 30 in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas. She was buried in Olathe Memorial Cemetery, Olathe, Johnson
County, KS.
Johnson Co., KS, "Arrows to Atoms1857-1957" a historical album of Olathe. Kansas, page 42:
1.5.1.3. Sarah Elizabeth HARTSHORN was born in Aug 1841 in Illinois.
1.5.1.4. Mary Charity HARTSHORN was born in May 1848 in Illinois. She died after 1920 at the age of 72
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in Minnesota.
1.6. [Sarah] Eliza HARTSHORN was born on 14 Feb 1793 in Kent County, Delaware?. She died on 2 Dec 1851 at the
age of 58 in Caldwell, Noble, Ohio.
[Sarah] Eliza HARTSHORN and James DAVIS were married on 3 Jul 1813 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio.
Some records list marriage date as 4 June 1813. James DAVIS, son of William DAVIS and Polly , was born on 7 Mar
1787 in Devonshire, England. He died on 1 Dec 1845 at the age of 58 in Caldwell, Noble, Ohio. [Sarah] Eliza
HARTSHORN and James DAVIS had the following children:
1.6.1. Frisby DAVIS was born on 9 Jul 1812 in Morgan County, Ohio. He died on 21 Jan 1899 at the age of 86.
Frisby DAVIS and Mary Ann MORSE were married on 9 Dec 1834 in Morgan County, Ohio. Mary Ann MORSE,
daughter of Manley MORSE and Mary DELONG, was born on 20 Sep 1816. She died on 31 Oct 1888 at the age of
72. Frisby DAVIS and Mary Ann MORSE had the following children:
1.6.1.1. Mary A. DAVIS was born about 1836.
1.6.1.2. Sarah DAVIS was born in 1837. She died on 12 Apr 1905 at the age of 68 in Noble County, Ohio.
1.6.1.3. Manley Morse DAVIS was born on 23 Jul 1840 in Ohio. He died on 4 Aug 1915 at the age of 75 in
Noble County, Ohio.
Married Martha Smith 30 September 1869.
Remarried 22 September 1877 to Lily (Stalcupp) Manifold in Noble County, Ohio.
1.6.1.4. William Rice DAVIS was born on 31 Oct 1842 in Ohio. He died on 30 Mar 1911 at the age of 68.
Married Abby Poling 22 November 1868.
1.6.1.5. Victoria DAVIS was born about 1845 in Ohio.
1.6.1.6. Edward DAVIS was born about 1846 in Ohio.
1.6.1.7. Julia Florence DAVIS was born on 30 Apr 1848 in Belle Valley, Noble, Ohio. She was born on 30
Apr 1848 in Belle Valley, Champaign County, OH. She died on 10 Mar 1898 at the age of 49 in Middleburg,
Hocking County, OH. Julia was buried in Mar 1898.
Date of death may be 1908 per notes of Walter Hudson.
Julia Florence DAVIS and David Luther ARCHER were married on 1 Mar 1868 in Sharon, Noble County, OH.
David Luther ARCHER was born on 27 Feb 1843 in Hiramsburg, Noble County, OH. He died on 31 Oct
1921 at the age of 78 in Hocking County, Ohio. He was buried in Nov 1921. He died at the home of his
daughter.
Sources of Information: Marriage Records Vol 4 P42 1868
Other Source: Archer family bible. Julia Florence DAVIS and David Luther ARCHER had the following
children:
1.6.1.7.1. Myrta May ARCHER was born on 2 Oct 1868 in Belle Valley, Champaign County, OH. She
was buried in Nov 1908. She died Tuberculosis on 26 Nov 1908 at the age of 40 in Middleburg, Noble
County, OH.
Myrta May ARCHER and Samuel Marion WILLIAMS were married on 28 May 1885. Samuel Marion
WILLIAMS was born on 24 Jan 1862 in Middleburg, Noble County, OH. He died on 29 Oct 1947 at the
age of 85 in Cambridge, Guernsey, Ohio. He was buried in Olive Cemetary, Caldwell, Noble, Ohio.
Remarried to Allie Sanford. No children.
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1.6.1.7.2. William Frisbie ARCHER was born on 28 Apr 1873 in Noble County, Ohio. He died on 12 Jun
1906 at the age of 33 in Hocking County, Ohio. He was buried in Jun 1906.
William Frisbie ARCHER and Alma E. RANDALL were married on 12 Oct 1895. Alma E. RANDALL
was born on 22 Aug 1873. She died in 1968 at the age of 95 in Aldelphia, OH. She was buried in 1968.
1.6.1.7.3. Albert E. ARCHER was born on 2 Feb 1877 in Noble County, Ohio. He died in 1951 at the age
of 74. He was buried in 1951.
1.6.1.7.4. Manley E. ARCHER was born on 2 Feb 1881 in Noble County, Ohio. He died on 27 Nov 1927
at the age of 46 in Laurelville, Hocking, Ohio.
1.6.1.7.5. David Everett ARCHER was born on 5 Jul 1889 in Salt Creek Twp., Hocking County, Ohio.
He was buried in Jan 1919. He died on 17 Jan 1919 at the age of 29.
1.6.1.8. Laura DAVIS was born in 1850 in Ohio. She died in 1931 at the age of 81.
1.6.1.9. Franklin DAVIS was born in 1855. He died on 11 Mar 1918 at the age of 63 in Kansas.
Married Mamie Marquis 1 November 1879. In Noble County,
Ohio. They moved to Kansas.
1.6.2. Priscilla DAVIS was born on 25 Sep 1814. She died on 10 Apr 1816 at the age of 1.
1.6.3. George DAVIS was born on 25 Sep 1814.
1.6.4. Edilda DAVIS was born on 20 Mar 1817. She died on 2 Jun 1892 at the age of 75 in Ohio. She was buried in
Olive Cemetary, Caldwell, Noble, Ohio.
1.6.5. Esther DAVIS was born on 10 Nov 1821.
Esther DAVIS and Hebron DYRE were married on 31 Aug 1837. Hebron DYRE was born (date unknown).
1.6.6. Selden DAVIS was born on 3 Nov 1825. He died on 26 Oct 1900 at the age of 74 in Noble County, Ohio.
Selden DAVIS and Delia MCKEE were married on 28 Jul 1850. Delia MCKEE, daughter of Ezra MCKEE and
Abigail WESTCOTT, was born in 1826 in Morgan County, Ohio. She died on 29 Sep 1907 at the age of 81 in
Noble County, Ohio. Selden DAVIS and Delia MCKEE had the following child:
1.6.6.1. Mary DAVIS was born in 1857 in Noble County, Ohio. She died in 1923 at the age of 66 in New
Bremen, Auglaize, Ohio.
1.6.7. Perry DAVIS was born on 3 Jul 1828. He died on 31 Dec 1895 at the age of 67.
Perry DAVIS and Rachel DOWNEY were married on 30 Apr 1870. Rachel DOWNEY was born (date unknown).
1.6.8. Adaline DAVIS was born on 3 Jul 1828. She died on 27 May 1909 at the age of 80 in Noble County, Ohio.
She was buried in Olive Cemetary, Caldwell, Noble, Ohio.
1.7. Edward HARTSHORN Sr. was born on 29 Jun 1794 in Delaware/Maryland. He appeared in the census on 23 Jul
1850 in Bath Twp, Allen County, Ohio. 280/280, Edward Hartshorn, 57, farmer, real estate, 4000, b. Maryland
Elvina Hartshorn, 29, b. Ohio
Malinda Hartshorn, 22, b. Ohio
Edward Hartshorn, 21, farmer, b. Ohio
Margaret Hartshorn, 10, b. Ohio
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Letisha Hartshorn, 7, b. Ohio
Lucetta Hartshorn, 4, b. Ohio
Roxey Hartshorn, 2, b. Ohio
Joseph Skimer, 30, carpenter, b. NY
Calvin Mallet, 16, carpenter, b. Ohio
He died in Jan 1869 at the age of 74 in Livingston County, Missouri. Edward, the son of George Sr. and Hannah
Hartshorn, was born about 1793 in Delaware or Maryland and died before 1860 in Bath Twp, Allen County, OH. He
married Lydia DeLong on January 12, 1815 in Washington County, Ohio. Edward and Mary Hartshorn bought land in
Allen County, Ohio in the 1830's. Mary assumed to be a second wife of Edward and the mother of his four younger
children. Both Mary and Lydia died before 1850.
Edward HARTSHORN Sr. and Lydia DELONG were married on 12 Jan 1815 in Washington County, Ohio. Following
from "Ohio Marriages extracted f rom the Old Northwest Genealogical Quarterly" copy found at Patrick Henry Sullivan
Museum Library, Zionsville, IN: (page 91, 92): 1815 Jan 12 Delong, Lydia and Edward Hartshorn by John True, JP,
Washington Co. Lydia DELONG, daughter of Jonathan DELONG and Margaret HAMILTON, was born about 1794 in
Caldwell, Noble, Ohio. She died about 1824 at the age of 30 in Knox County, Ohio. Edward HARTSHORN and Lydia
DELONG had the following children:
1.7.1. Elmore HARTSHORN was born about 1816 in Ohio. He was a lawyer at Delphos, Ohio. He appeared in the
census in May 1870 in Spencerville, Allen, Ohio. Elmore died on 26 Jan 1877 at the age of 61 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio. He was buried in Hartshorn Cemetery, Delphos Allen County, Ohio. His obituary reads as follows:
DEATH OF A PIONEER - Elmore Hartshorn a well known citizen and Lawyer of this city died on Friday morning
Jan 26, age 61 years. The deceased was one of the early pioneers of this vicinity where he resided continuously for
a period of 46 years. He was a man of generous impulses and gentlemanly instincts whose position in life might
have been one of prominence if not of eminence but for a fraility which is human but destructive. The funeral
ceremonies took place on Sunday morning at Methodist Church and was very largely attended. He leaves a widow
and number of children who have the sympathy of the community. [Delp hos Weekly Herald, Thursday Feb 1, 1877]
Elmore HARTSHORN and Casandra MCHENRY were married on 29 Sep 1836 in Putnam County, Ohio.
Casandra MCHENRY, daughter of Isaac MCHENRY and Jemima GASKILL, was born about 30 Jan 1816 in
Ohio. She died on 20 Dec 1859 at the age of 43 in Allen County, Ohio. Hartshorn, Casandra (w/o Elmer) 43y 10m
20d, 12-20-1859. She was buried in Hartshorn Cemetery, Delphos Allen County, Ohio. Row 3, grave 11 Elmore
HARTSHORN and Casandra MCHENRY had the following children:
1.7.1.1. Mary Ann HARTSHORN was born in Jan 1842 in Marion Twp, Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She
died on 30 Mar 1867 at the age of 25 in Allen County, Ohio. She was buried in Hartshorn Cemetery, Delphos
Allen County, Ohio.
Mary Ann HARTSHORN and Mordicai PANGLE were married on 28 Mar 1861 in Allen County, Ohio.
Mordicai PANGLE was born on 20 Mar 1838 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. He died on 13 May 1913 at the
age of 75 in Geneva, Filmore County, Nebraska. His obituary reads as follows: PANGLE, MORDICA-Expired Suddenly Tuesday Forenoon at His Home in Geneva Township -- Pioneer Settler. While standing near
the well at his home in Geneva township at 10:15 Tuesday forenoon, M. Pangle fell to the ground and expired
almost immediately. One of his sons who was some yards away saw him falling and ran to his assistance. Other
help was summoned and the body was carried into the house but it was found that life was extinct. Mr. Pangle
suffered an attack of paralysis in Chicago nearly a year and a half ago and had never recovered, although he
was able to get about alone with some difficulty. He made an occasional trip to Geneva from his home and just
a week before his death he called at The Signal office, shook hands with the people in the business office,
transacted some subscription business and carried on a pleasant conversation for a quarter of an hour or so.
Mordica Pangle was born in Lima, O., March 20, 1838 and, died at Geneva, May 13, 1913, aged 75 years. 1
month and 23 days. He was married March 28, 1861 to Mary Hartshorn in Ohio. To this union were born three
children, Nettie Benedict, Fowler, Col.; Frances Barclay, Kansas City, Mo.; and Louisa Pangle, deceased. Mrs.
Pangle died March 30, 1867. Mr. Pangle was married October 28, 1869 to Rebecca Carpenter. The following
children were born to this union: Susan Johnston, Geneva; Alice Stone, Lincoln; Will Pangle, Geneva; Mord
Pangle, Norfolk; Ira Pangle, Geneva; Charlie Pangle, Geneva: Bliss Pangle, Hillyard, Wash., Ben Pangle,
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Geneva; Ross Pangle, Geneva; Dora Strong, deceased; Josephine Pangle, Geneva. Mrs. Pangle also survives her
husband. Two brothers and three sisters of Mr. Pangle, all living in Ohio, also survive. Mr. Pangle enlisted in
the army October 20, 1861, and was mustered out September 1, 1865, having served throughout the war in the
Sixth Ohio battery. Mr. Pangle and family came west in the fall of 1870 and homesteaded in Geneva township,
where he lived until his death. Mr. Pangle was a man of energy and much force of character. He was a very
successful farmer and he accumulated a substantial estate by his energy, thrift and management. In his later
years he and his wife spent some traveling. Mr. Pangle taking great pleasure in attending Grand Army reunions
and similar gatherings. The Masonic order, of which the deceased has long been a valued member, will have
charge of the funeral, which will take place from the family residence at 10 a. m. Saturday. The funeral sermon
will be delivered by Rev. C. L. Myers of the Geneva Methodist Episcopal church. The interment will be in the
Geneva cemetery. [The Nebraska Signal May 1913] He was buried in Geneva Cemetery, Filmore County,
Nebraska.
1.7.1.2. George Edward HARTSHORN was born on 4 Oct 1845 in Marion Twp, Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio. Enlisted as a Provate in Company 3rd Indp, Ohio 3rd Sharp Shooter Company on 17 Apr 1862. He was
a Stationery Engineer. He died on 22 Mar 1911 at the age of 65 in Marion Twp, Delphos, Allen County, Ohio.
George was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio. He died at age 67 at his sister's home, Mrs.
Josiah Clawson East of Delphos. Death was caused by cancer of the cheek. Mr. Hartshorn had lived in Delphos
for several years. He had four children, names not listed, and only mentioned two sisters Mrs. Josiah Clawson
and Mrs. Eckfeld of Marion, Ohio. Mrs. Eckfeld is a nurse and was at her brother's side in his last illness. Mr.
Hartshorn enlisted 22 Aug 1862 as a private and mustered into the 118th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company F.,
Captain Ruel's Company for three years. He mustered out 24 June 1865. At time of death he was the
Commander of Reul Post, G.A.R. of Delphos. Funeral services held at Morris Chapel Church and interment
Walnut Grove Cemetery.
George Edward HARTSHORN and Kate COOK were married. Kate COOK was born (date unknown).
George Edward HARTSHORN and Ellen THOMPSON were married. Ellen THOMPSON was born (date
unknown). George Edward HARTSHORN and Ellen THOMPSON had the following children:
1.7.1.2.1. Jessie HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
Jessie HARTSHORN and Mr. HUDSON were married. Mr. HUDSON was born (date unknown).
1.7.1.2.2. Inez HARTSHORN was born estimated 1880 in Marion Twp, Delphos, Allen County, Ohio.
1.7.1.2.3. Irvin HARTSHORN was born on 9 Jun 1884 in Marion Twp, Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. He
died on 21 Jun 1909 at the age of 25 in Allen County, Ohio. He was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery,
Delphos, Ohio.
George Edward HARTSHORN and Lydia F. RITTENHOUR were married on 19 Dec 1899 in Seneca County,
Ohio. Lydia F. RITTENHOUR was born about 1845 in Shenedoah County, Virginia.
1.7.1.3. Lydia HARTSHORN was born in Jan 1848 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She died on 28 Feb 1850
at the age of 2 in Allen County, Ohio. 2y 1m She was buried in Hartshorn Cemetery, Delphos Allen County,
Ohio.
1.7.1.4. Malinda Emily HARTSHORN was born on 2 Nov 1850 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She died on
23 Dec 1918 at the age of 68 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery,
Delphos, Ohio. Malinda was Methodist. Malinda died after a 6 months illness from cancer of the Breast. A life
long resident of the area, she was born near the Auglaize River in Allen County, a daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Elmore Hartshorn. Married 3/22/1866, lived East of Delphos 5 years, then moved to Douglas and Third Streets
in Delphos until her death. Three children died in infancy and son Roy died 7 weeks previous to mother's
death. Malinda survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. John Allen, Gates Mills, Ohio, Mrs.
Fred Kunz and Mrs. Glen Fostnaught near Delphos, Mrs. Geo Bly & Mrs. Joseph Louth of Van Wert, Harry,
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Fanny & Van at home and also a sister Mrs. A.J. Eckfeld, Marion, half sister Mrs. Bertha Conner, New
Baltimore, OH and half brother Clarence Hartshorn of Toledo. [Delp hos Herald, Dec 23, 1918].
Malinda Emily HARTSHORN and Josiah CLAWSON were married on 22 Mar 1866 in Allen County, Ohio.
Josiah CLAWSON, son of Josiah CLAWSON and Elizabeth HIRE, was born on 8 Mar 1844 in Delphos,
Allen County, Ohio. He served in the military. Josiah served in the American Civil War 118th O.V.I. in Tenn.
In action balance of war, was at Atlanta Georgia and in the March to the Sea. 1862-1865. He died on 19 Mar
1922 at the age of 78 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Josiah was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos,
Ohio. He was Methodist. His obituary reads as follows: AGED VETERAN PASSES AWAY - Josiah Clawson
Answers Final Summons of Death - Sunday Afternoon at Home on Douglas Street - was Civil War Veteran Funeral, Thursday Afternoon at M.E. Church. Josiah Clawson, one of Delphos' oldest and most respected
citizens, passed away Sunday afternoon at three-ten o'clock at the family home, 232 North Douglas Street. Mr.
Clawson was ailing for several weeks, but was confined to his bed but about three days previous to his death.
Infirmities due to his advanced age caused his demise. Mr. Clawson was born in Allen County, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Josiah Clawson, Sr., on March 8, 1844. He was a few days over seventy-eight years of age at the time of
his death and spent practically his entire life in Allen County. His birthplace was the homestead near the
Hartshorn Cemetery and he spent his early life there. The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War and served
four years after which he was honorably discharged. His marriage to Miss Malinda Hartshorn took place in
March 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Clawson were married fifty-four years when Mrs. Clawson was called by death. She
passed away three years ago last December 22. Mr. Clawson's occupation during most of his life was farming.
Eight years ago, he retired and the family moved to this city to reside. Twelve children were born to Mr. and
Mrs. Clawson, five of whom are now deceased. Mr. Clawson is survived by seven children, one sister, three
half-brothers, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Methodist church, of the
I.O.O.F., and the Rebekah lodges, and the G.A.R. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at two-o'clock at
the Methodist church, Rev Deaton officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. [Obituary
from Delphos Herald, 3/20/1922] .
LAST RITES: LAST SAD RITES FOR J. CLAWSON HELD THURSDAY - CIVIL WAR VETERAN
INTERRED WITH MILITARY HONORS - I.O.O.F. AND REBEKAHS ATTEND SERVICES HONORARY PALLBEARERS ARE G.A.R. MEMBERS - Services were held Thursday Afternoon at two
o'clock at the Methodist church over the remains of Josiah Clawson, Rev. W.A. Deaton officiating. The last
rites were very largely attended, as Mr. Clawson was well known in this vicinity. Special music during the
services was furnished by Mrs. Ed. Lybarger and Mrs. J. Wolfe, with Mrs. Clarence Judkins, organist. A
beautiful solo was rendered by Mrs. Rose Fast. The Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs, Mr. Clawson having been a
member of both lodges, attended the services in a body and the former had charge at the church and also at the
grave in Walnut Grove cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were selected from the among the G.A.R. They were
Isaac Ludwig, J.N. Cochran, Jasper Brotherton, Mr. Eggeman, of Ft. Jennings, and Evan H. Jones. The casket
and hearse were draped in large American flags, as Mr. Clawson was a veteran of the Civil War. Acting
pallbearers were John Friend, John Wade, Forg Irick, T.N. Bellis, Will Steinle and Joseph Weisgerber.
(Delphos Herald March 24, 1922)
Malinda Emily HARTSHORN and Josiah CLAWSON had the following children:
1.7.1.4.1. Nellie E. CLAWSON was born in 1867 in Allen County, Ohio. She died in 1947 at the age of
80. She was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio.
Nellie E. CLAWSON and John W. ALLEN were married in 1887. John W. ALLEN was born (date
unknown). Nellie E. CLAWSON and John W. ALLEN had the following children:
1.7.1.4.1.1. Nile ALLEN was born (date unknown).
1.7.1.4.1.2. Arthur ALLEN was born (date unknown).
1.7.1.4.1.3. Daughter ALLEN was born (date unknown).
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Daughter ALLEN and Carl STUTT were married. Carl STUTT was born (date unknown).
1.7.1.4.1.4. Raymond E. ALLEN was born in 1887 in Allen County, Ohio. He died in 1953 at the age
of 66 in Allen County, Ohio. He was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio.
Raymond E. ALLEN and Marie E. EMERICK were married. Marie E. EMERICK was born in 1899.
She died in 1989 at the age of 90. She was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio.
Raymond E. ALLEN and Marie E. EMERICK had the following children:
1.7.1.4.1.4.1. Shirley R. ALLEN lived Lima, Ohio (1993).
Shirley R. ALLEN and Anthony E. PARRISH were married. Anthony E. PARRISH was an
Owner of Ace Locksmith.
1.7.1.4.1.4.2. Charles H. ALLEN was born on 14 Apr 1925 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. He
died on 13 Feb 1993 at the age of 67 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. He was buried in Shawnee
Cemetery. Charles served with the Navy in the Pacific theater during World War II. He later
retired after 35 years from Montgomery-Ward Store in Lima, Ohio. He was a well known pitcher
in the Lima Fast Pitch Softball Association
Charles H. ALLEN and Mary L. GAUVEY were married on 25 Oct 1948. Mary L. GAUVEY
died on 14 Mar 1986. Charles H. ALLEN and Mary L. GAUVEY had the following children:
1.7.1.4.1.4.2.1. John W. ALLEN was a Teacher - Roosevelt Elem School. He lived Lima,
Ohio (1993).
1.7.1.4.1.4.2.2. C. Gregory ALLEN lived Lima, Ohio (1993).
1.7.1.4.1.5. Harlie ALLEN was born about 1889. He died in 1902 at the age of 13. He was buried in
Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.2. Fannie May CLAWSON was born on 20 Mar 1870 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She died
on 25 Aug 1952 at the age of 82 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. She was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery,
Delphos, Ohio. Her obituary reads as follows: Fannie May Clawson Fannie May Clawson, 82, died at 7:25
a. m. Monday in the home of her sister, Mrs. E. A. Mullenhour, 133 W. Haller St. She had been seriously
ill only two days. Born Mar. 20, 1870, in Allen County, she was the daughter of Josiah and Malenda
Clawson. Surviving besides Mrs. Mullenhour are two other sisters, Mrs. Glen Fosnaugh, Alberta, Can., and
Mrs. Geo Clawson, 1550 W . Wayne-St.. and a brother, Harry Clawson, Delphos. She was a member of the
Delphos Methodist church. The body will remain in the Harter and Son funeral home, Delphos, for services
at 2 p. m. Thursday. The Rev. Clarence Miller will officiate, with burial in Walnut Grove cemetery. Fannie
never married. Her son, Van Lyndell Clawson, was raised by her parents, Josiah & Malinda Clawson.
Fannie May CLAWSON had the following child:
1.7.1.4.2.1. Van Lyndell CLAWSON was born on 25 Apr 1891 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. He
died on 5 Mar 1952 at the age of 60 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. He was buried on 9 Mar 1952 in
Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio. Van was a Cigar Factory. He was Methodist. He lived
Delphos, Ohio.
Van Lyndell CLAWSON and Clara G. ALLEMEIER were married on 8 Mar 1916 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio. Clara G. ALLEMEIER, daughter of J. H. ALLEMEIER and Augusta C. SMITHEY,
was born on 23 Jun 1894 in Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska. She died in 1976 at the age of 82 in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio. She was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3. Deflora Alice "Flo" CLAWSON was born on 25 May 1872 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio.
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She was christened on 22 Nov 1913 in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. She died of a
stroke on 27 Sep 1943 at the age of 71 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Deflora was buried in St. John's
Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. Section O Lot 20 Grave 3 Her obituary reads as follows: Mrs.
Flora A. Kunz, a lifelong resident of this community, died at her home at 917 East Second Street at 11:00
o'clock Monday evening. On Friday of last week, she suffered a stroke and since that time, her condition
had been serious. Born near Delphos on May 25, 1873, Flora Clawson was a daughter of Josiah and
Malinda Clawson. Her marriage to Fred Kunz took place on September 6, 1893. The death of Mr. Kunz
occurred on March 1, 1934. Three years ago, Mrs. Kunz moved from her home northeast of this city to
East Second street. When her death occurred, she was seventy years, four months and two days of age. She
was a member of St. John's Church, the Altar Society and the Sacred Heart League. Surviving are: two
daughters and a son, Mrs. Ben Osting, northeast of Delphos; Miss Edith Kunz, at home; and Frederick
Kunz, northeast of Delphos; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five sisters, Mrs. Glen Fosnaugh,
Lacombe, Alberta, Canada; Mrs. Nellie Allen, Detroit; and Mrs. Cleo Louth, Mrs. Bessie Bly and Miss
Fanny Clawson, of Lima; and a brother, Harry Clawson, East Fifth street. She was preceded in death in
1918 by a brother, Roy Clawson. A grandson, Arnold Osting, Camp Parks, California, is with the United
States Navy. Services will be conducted at St. John's church at 9:00 o'clock Thursday morning. Interment
will be in the church cemetery. The remains will be at the Jaumann-Kolkmeyer funeral home until the time
of the services. [Delphos Herald, September 1943]
Deflora Alice "Flo" CLAWSON and Ferdinand E. "Fred" KUNZ were married on 6 Sep 1890 in Allen
County, Ohio. by D.E. Baxter J.P. Ferdinand E. "Fred" KUNZ, son of Franz N. "Frank" KUNZ and
Margaretha Margaret MARTZ, was born on 6 Nov 1860 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. He was a
Carpenter. He died of a catarrhal infection on 1 Mar 1932 at the age of 71 in Fort Jennings, Putnam, Ohio.
Ferdinand was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. Section O Lot 18 Grave 4 His
obituary reads as follows: Obituary Delphos Herald 1932: FREDERICK KUNZ PASSES AWAY EARLY
TUESDAY A well-known resident of four and one-half miles northeast of Delphos, Frederick Kunz,
succumbed at his home Tuesday morning at 4:45 o'clock. His death followed a serious illness of two weeks
and was caused by a catarrhal infection. Mr. Kunz was born at Dayton on November 6, 1860. Forty-one
years ago, he was united in marriage to Miss Flora Clawson. There were three children born to this union.
For years, Mr. Kunz was engaged in the carpenter trade. He resided in this vicinity for the past fifty years.
When his death occurred, he was seventy-one years, three months and twenty-four days of age. He was a
member of St. John's Catholic Church. Besides his widow, he is survived by: two daughters, Mrs. Ben
Osting, east of Delphos; and Miss Edith Kunz of Lima; and one son, Frederick Kunz, at home. There are
six grandchildren and one brother, Frank Kunz, East Fourth Street, also survives. Funeral services will be
held at St. John's Catholic Church Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Interment will be made at St. John's
Cemetery. Last rites for Frederick Kunz were conducted at St. John's Catholic Church . The requiem high
mass was intoned by Rev. Father Mehling and Monsignor F. Rupert delivered the sermon. The following
officiated as pallbearers: Andrew Saum, John Saum, Herman Mericle, Theodore Hageman, Ferd Eggeman,
and George Hunsaker. Deflora Alice "Flo" CLAWSON and Ferdinand E. "Fred" KUNZ had the following
children:
1.7.1.4.3.1. Eva M. KUNZ was born on 26 Jul 1894 in Fort Jennings, Putnam, Ohio. She was
christened on 11 May 1912 in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. She died on 15 May
1979 at the age of 84 at Delphos Memorial Home in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Eva was buried in
St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. Section K Lot 5 She was a member of the St. John's
Catholic Church and the Sacred Heart League.
Eva M. KUNZ and Bernard Henry "Ben" OSTING were married on 15 Oct 1913 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio. Bernard Henry "Ben" OSTING, son of Henry OSTING and Clara Mary HEMKER,
was born on 19 Aug 1888 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. He died on 25 Dec 1952 at the age of 64 in
Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. He was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio.
Section K Ben was a Fort Jennings, Ohio man who died of a heart attack while driving his car down
First Street in Delphos, Ohio on Christmas Day. The vehicle swerved out of control and crashed into
the Equity Coal office building at 212 E. First Street. Ben died at the age of 64 years. He had been
under a physician's care. Damage to the Equity Coal office building was minor. Eva M. KUNZ and
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Bernard Henry OSTING had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.1. Albert Bernard OSTING was born on 17 Sep 1914 in Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio. He was a Farmer & Carpenter. He died on 19 Aug 1965 at the age of 50 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio. Albert was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. Albert was
a farmer and a carpenter and lived Delphos, Ohio.
Albert Bernard OSTING and Alvera Vera SAUM were married on 28 Nov 1935. Alvera Vera
SAUM, daughter of John J. SAUM and Veronica G. KEMPER, was born on 22 Jul 1914 in Allen
County, Ohio. She died on 24 Feb 2002 at the age of 87 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She was
buried in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. Section X Albert Bernard OSTING
and Alvera Vera SAUM had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.1. Thomas Albert OSTING was born on 13 Dec 1941 in Fort Jennings,
Putnam, Ohio. He lived Delphos, Ohio.
Thomas Albert OSTING and Mary Jane HOLDGREVE were married on 27 Feb 1960 in
Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Mary Jane HOLDGREVE, daughter of Raymond J.
HOLDGREVE and Helen CALVELAGE, was born on 30 Jun 1941. Thomas Albert OSTING
and Mary Jane HOLDGREVE had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.1.1. Dennis Robert Denny OSTING was born on 10 Feb 1963 in Delphos,
Allen County, Ohio. He lived Fort Jennings, Ohio.
Dennis Robert Denny OSTING and Diana BERELSMAN were married on 4 Sep 1986 in
Fort Jennings, Putnam, Ohio. Diana BERELSMAN, daughter of Albert A.
BERELSMAN and Mabel CALVELAGE, was born on 14 Feb 1965. Dennis Robert
Denny OSTING and Diana BERELSMAN had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.1.1.1. Alisha Beth OSTING was born on 20 Aug 1988 in Delphos,
Allen County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.1.1.2. Adam OSTING was born on 30 Sep 1991.
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.1.1.3. Girl OSTING was born on 22 May 1996 in Lima, Allen County,
Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.1.2. Cynthia Marie Cindy OSTING was born on 22 Aug 1964 in Delphos,
Allen County, Ohio. She lived Belleville, Michigan.
Cynthia Marie Cindy OSTING and Kevin A. RAHRIG were married on 30 Jun 1984 in
Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Kevin A. RAHRIG, son of Paul Anthony RAHRIG and
Cecilia Catherine NOONAN, was born on 29 Nov 1963. Cynthia Marie Cindy OSTING
and Kevin A. RAHRIG had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.1.2.1. Kyle Anthony RAHRIG was born on 4 Oct 1986 in Dearborn,
Wayne, Michigan.
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.1.2.2. Paul Thomas RAHRIG was born on 4 Jun 1988 in Dearborn,
Wayne, Michigan.
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.1.2.3. Collin Michael RAHRIG was born on 31 Oct 1991.
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.1.3. Jeffery Thomas OSTING was born on 2 Mar 1965 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio. He was a Marketing, White-New Idea, Coldwater, OH. He lived Ottawa,
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Ohio.
Jeffery Thomas OSTING and Peggy Marie BLEVINS were married on 11 Sep 1993 in
Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Peggy Marie BLEVINS, daughter of Gene BLEVINS and
Jackie ??? BLEVINS, was born (date unknown). Jeffery Thomas OSTING and Peggy
Marie BLEVINS had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.1.3.1. Alexis Brooke OSTING was born on 5 Jun 1994 in Lima, Allen
County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.1.3.2. Boy OSTING was born on 20 Oct 1996 in Lima, Allen County,
Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.1.4. Jennifer Lynn Jenny OSTING was born on 24 Feb 1975 in Delphos,
Allen County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.2. Norma Lou OSTING was born on 17 Jul 1944 in Fort Jennings, Putnam,
Ohio. She lived West Chester, Ohio.
Norma Lou OSTING and Neil J. GRONE were married on 25 Jun 1966 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio. Neil J. GRONE, son of Arthur A. GRONE and Eva L. YOCHUM, was born
on 10 Jan 1944. Norma Lou OSTING and Neil J. GRONE had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.2.1. Leslie E. GRONE was born on 15 Sep 1967 in Tacoma, Pierce,
Washington.
Leslie E. GRONE and Vince HALL were married. Vince HALL was born (date
unknown). Leslie E. GRONE and Vince HALL had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.2.1.1. Marissa HALL was born (date unknown).
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.2.2. Daniel A. GRONE was born on 5 Jul 1970 in Kettering, Montgomery,
Ohio.
Daniel A. GRONE and Terri ??? GRONE were married. Terri ??? GRONE was born
(date unknown).
1.7.1.4.3.1.1.3. Michael Lee OSTING was born on 3 Nov 1952 in Fort Jennings, Putnam,
Ohio. He lived Wren, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.2. Edmund Francis OSTING was born on 12 Jun 1917 in Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio. He died on 22 Jul 2002 at the age of 85 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. He lived Fort
Jennings, Ohio. Edmund was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio.
Edmund Francis OSTING and Constance Stephanie Connie WANNEMACHER were married on
27 May 1939 in Genoa, Ottawa, Ohio. Constance Stephanie Connie WANNEMACHER,
daughter of Urban Ferderick Pat WANNEMACHER and Stephanie E. Fannie REKART, was born
on 22 Jun 1920 in Ottawa, Putnam, Ohio. She lived Fort Jennings, Ohio. Edmund Francis
OSTING and Constance Stephanie Connie WANNEMACHER had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.2.1. Sonna Lynn Sonnie OSTING was born on 1 Oct 1947. She lived Dublin,
Ohio.
Sonna Lynn Sonnie OSTING and William P. Bill WHITNEY Jr. were married on 24 Nov
1967. They were divorced in 1978. William P. Bill WHITNEY Jr. was born (date
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unknown). Sonna Lynn Sonnie OSTING and William P. Bill WHITNEY had the following
children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.2.1.1. Megyne Nicole WHITNEY was born on 18 Jan 1970. She lived
Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Megyne Nicole WHITNEY had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.1.2.1.1.1. Anissa Sinead LOFTFIELD was born on 4 Dec 1990.
1.7.1.4.3.1.2.1.2. Andrea Michelle WHITNEY was born on 13 Sep 1971.
1.7.1.4.3.1.2.1.3. Brooke Lynn WHITNEY was born on 4 Mar 1977.
1.7.1.4.3.1.2.2. Bonita Louise Bonnie OSTING was born on 22 Jan 1951. She lived Santa
Anna, California.
Bonita Louise Bonnie OSTING and Edwin Hall TALBERT Jr. were married on 1 Nov 1975.
They were divorced. Edwin Hall TALBERT Jr. was born on 5 Jan 1945.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3. Richard Frederick "Red" OSTING Sr. was born on 21 Aug 1919 in Delphos,
Allen County, Ohio. He died on 4 Jul 1975 at the age of 55 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. Red
Osting died at the age of 55 at 6 pm Friday in St. Rita's Hospital. He had been seriously ill one
week. He was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. Section L-1 Lot 57B
Red was president of Osting Construction Co. Inc. and was a World War II Army veteran and
committeeman for the Allen County board of elections. He was a member of St. John's Catholic
Church.
Richard Frederick "Red" OSTING Sr. and Rita Jeanetta Peg KILL were married on 18 Apr 1942
in Landeck, Allen, Ohio. Rita Jeanetta Peg KILL, daughter of Richard J. KILL and Mildred E.
SAVIDGE, was born on 6 Nov 1921 in Landeck, Allen, Ohio. She lived Delphos, Ohio. Richard
Frederick OSTING and Rita Jeanetta Peg KILL had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.1. Baby_Girl OSTING was born on 19 Mar 1943 in Allen County, Ohio. She
was stillborn. She was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. Name =
Baby Girl Osting
Buried = Delphos St. John's Cemetery, Section C Lot 1 Grave 25
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.2. Scarlett Marie OSTING was born on 18 Jun 1944 in Landeck, Allen, Ohio.
She lived Delphos, Ohio.
Scarlett Marie OSTING and Delmer John KEMPER were married on 13 Aug 1983 in
Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Delmer John KEMPER, son of Delmer J. KEMPER and Ruth
KOHORST, was born on 11 Feb 1952 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio.
Scarlett Marie OSTING and Kenneth Leo MUELLER were married on 6 Jul 1966 in
Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. They were divorced in 1982. Kenneth Leo MUELLER, son
of Melville C. MUELLER and Viola Philomena GENGLER, was born on 26 Jul 1941 in
Landeck, Allen, Ohio. He lived Delphos, Ohio. Scarlett Marie OSTING and Kenneth Leo
MUELLER had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.2.1. Kami Lin MUELLER was born on 10 Feb 1968 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio. She lived Delphos, Ohio.
Kami Lin MUELLER and Carl WHITE were married on 9 Sep 1989 in Delphos, Allen
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County, Ohio. Carl WHITE was born (date unknown). Kami Lin MUELLER and Carl
WHITE had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.2.1.1. Kyle A. WHITE was born on 23 Oct 1991.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.2.1.2. Curtis Richard WHITE was born on 20 Aug 1994 in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.2.2. Kelli Jean MUELLER was born on 21 Jul 1971 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.2.3. Ken Richard MUELLER was born on 13 Jan 1973 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.3. Linda Jayne OSTING was born on 6 Nov 1947 in Allen County, Ohio. She
lived Delphos, Ohio.
Linda Jayne OSTING and Stanley Joseph "Jaye" WANNEMACHER Jr. were married on 5
Nov 1966 at St. John's Catholic Church in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Stanley Joseph
"Jaye" WANNEMACHER Jr., son of Stanley Joseph WANNEMACHER and Rachel E.
ADAMS, was born on 8 Sep 1948 in Allen County, Ohio. He lived Delphos, Ohio. Linda
Jayne OSTING and Stanley Joseph WANNEMACHER had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.3.1. Terrie Lynn WANNEMACHER was born on 29 Dec 1966 in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio. She lived Delphos, Ohio.
Terrie Lynn WANNEMACHER and Frank Walter WISHER were married on 25 Sep
1987 in Allen County, Ohio. Frank Walter WISHER, son of Rex K. WISHER and Lois
J. COOMBS, was born on 29 May 1965 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. Terrie Lynn
WANNEMACHER and Frank Walter WISHER had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.3.1.1. Derek Michael WISHER was born on 24 Mar 1987.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.3.1.2. Holly Michelle WISHER was born on 22 Dec 1988.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.3.2. Brion Jaye WANNEMACHER was born on 27 Jun 1970 in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio.
Brion Jaye WANNEMACHER and Amy Dawn LEE were married on 17 Oct 1992 in
Montego Bay, Jamaica. Amy Dawn LEE, daughter of Mike LEE, was born (date
unknown).
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.3.3. Scott Joseph WANNEMACHER was born on 29 Mar 1976 in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.3.4. Jacob Ryan WANNEMACHER was born on 26 Apr 1983 in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.3.5. Timothy Allen WANNEMACHER was born on 16 Dec 1988 in
Lima, Allen County, Ohio. He was adopted on 21 Jun 1994 in Allen County, Ohio, per
Allen County Probate Court. per Allen County Probate Court
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.3.6. Mark Anthony WANNEMACHER was born on 14 Jan 1991 in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio. Name = Mark Anthony Wannemacher
Adopted = June 21, 1994 Allen County Probate Court.
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1.7.1.4.3.1.3.3.7. Sparkle Jayne WANNEMACHER was born on 31 Jan 1992 in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio. She was adopted on 21 Jun 1994 in Allen County, Ohio, per Allen
County Probate Court.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.4. Richard Frederick Dick OSTING Jr. was born on 23 Sep 1950 in Allen
County, Ohio. He lived Delphos, Ohio.
Richard Frederick Dick OSTING Jr. and Kay Ann BLOCKBURGER were married on 10 Jul
1971 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Kay Ann BLOCKBURGER, daughter of Rolland
BLOCKBURGER and Irene RAGER, was born on 19 Sep 1953 in Van Wert County, Ohio.
Richard Frederick Dick OSTING and Kay Ann BLOCKBURGER had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.4.1. Angela Kay OSTING was born on 22 Jan 1974.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.4.2. Heather Lynn OSTING was born on 16 Feb 1978.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.4.3. Brooke RenŠ OSTING was born on 20 Aug 1981.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.4.4. Lance Rolland OSTING was born on 19 Jun 1985.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.5. Daniel Joseph OSTING was born on 11 Jun 1952 in Allen County, Ohio. He
lived Delphos, Ohio.
Daniel Joseph OSTING and Barbara Ann MILLER were married on 24 May 1975 in
Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Barbara Ann MILLER was born on 6 Aug 1953 in Delphos,
Allen County, Ohio. Daniel Joseph OSTING and Barbara Ann MILLER had the following
children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.5.1. Jason James OSTING was born on 25 Aug 1973.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.5.2. Aaron Lee OSTING was born on 14 Aug 1977.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.6. Mary Margaret OSTING was born on 10 Nov 1953 in Allen County, Ohio.
She died on 20 Sep 2012 at the age of 58 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. She lived Delphos,
Ohio. Her obituary reads as follows: Mary M. Schram, 58, died Sept. 20, 2012, at St. Rita's
Medical Center. She was born Nov. 10, 1953, to Richard "Red" and R. Jeanetta "Peg" Kill
Osting. Her father preceded her in death in 1975. Her mother survives in Delphos. She is
survived by her life partner of 27 years, Richard "Floyd" Schlereth, who survives in Delphos.
Mrs. Schram took great enjoyment in spending time with her grandchildren and going to their
events. She was the canteen manager at Veterans of Foreign Wars 3035 for seven years.
Survivors also include a daughter, Sue (Mike) Truesdale, of Delphos; one son, Keith A.
(Laura) Schram, of Ft. Jennings; two sisters, Linda (Jaye) Wannemacher and Scarlett (Del)
Kemper, both of Delphos; three brothers, Richard Osting, Dan (Barb) Osting and Ben (Kim)
Osting, all of Delphos; and seven grandchildren, Michael Truesdale Jr., Christopher
Truesdale, Ashley Truesdale, Amanda Truesdale, Blake Schram, Alexis Schram and Kaelyn
Schram. She was also preceded in death by an infant sister. Services will begin at 11 a.m.
Monday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, Delphos. The Rev. David Howell and Father
Chris Bohnsack officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. [Lima News, September
20, 2012]
Mary Margaret OSTING and Roy SCHRAM were married on 23 May 1974 in Fort Jennings,
Putnam, Ohio. They were later divorced. Roy SCHRAM was born on 8 Mar 1952. Mary
Margaret OSTING and Roy SCHRAM had the following child:
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1.7.1.4.3.1.3.6.1. Keith Allan SCHRAM was born on 5 Sep 1974.
Mary Margaret OSTING and Timothy Wayne TALBOOM were married on 17 Jun 1971 in
Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. They were later divorced. Timothy Wayne TALBOOM, son
of John L. TALBOOM and Betty Lou ALLENBAUGH, was born on 17 Mar 1954. He lived
Delphos, Ohio. Mary Margaret OSTING and Timothy Wayne TALBOOM had the following
child:
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.6.2. Sue Anne TALBOOM was born on 16 Oct 1971. She lived Delphos,
Ohio.
Sue Anne TALBOOM and Michael Alan Mike TRUESDALE were married on 25 Jul
1992 in Waterworks Park, Delphos, Ohio. Michael Alan Mike TRUESDALE, son of
Dick TRUESDALE and Connie KEELING, was born (date unknown). Sue Anne
TALBOOM and Michael Alan Mike TRUESDALE had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.6.2.1. Michael Alan TRUESDALE Jr. was born on 27 Jul 1991.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.6.2.2. Christopher Ryan TRUESDALE was born on 7 Jul 1994 in
Lima, Allen County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.6.2.3. Ashley Nichole TRUESDALE was born on 18 Aug 1995 in
Lima, Allen County, Ohio. She was a twin of
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.6.2.4. Amanda Sue TRUESDALE was born on 18 Aug 1995 in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio. She was a twin of
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.7. Bernard John Ben OSTING was born on 11 Mar 1957 in Allen County,
Ohio.
Bernard John Ben OSTING and Kimberly Jo DEITERING were married on 2 Dec 1978.
Kimberly Jo DEITERING, daughter of Joseph A. Jack DEITERING and Veda M. WHITE,
was born on 16 Feb 1960. She was christened on 28 Feb 1960 in Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio. Bernard John Ben OSTING and Kimberly Jo DEITERING had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.7.1. Kane Waylon OSTING was born on 2 Sep 1981.
1.7.1.4.3.1.3.7.2. Cole Logan OSTING was born on 25 Mar 1985.
1.7.1.4.3.1.4. infant female OSTING was born on 1 Mar 1923. She was buried in St. John's
Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. She was stillborn.
1.7.1.4.3.1.5. Arnold John OSTING was born on 15 Jul 1925 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio.
He died on 28 Jun 2009 at the age of 83 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. His obituary reads as
follows: Arnold J. Osting, 83, died at 4:36 p.m. June 28, 2009, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice
Center. Graveside services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at Resurrection Cemetery, with military
rites by the Delphos Veterans Council. The Rev. Melvin Verhoff will officiate. Friends may call
from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Harter & Schier Funeral Home.
Arnold John OSTING and Gloria MILLER were married on 28 Dec 1945. Gloria MILLER,
daughter of Elmer MILLER and Josephine B. FUERST, was born on 20 Apr 1927 in Middle
Point, Van Wert, Ohio. She died on 20 Jan 1980 at the age of 52 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio.
She was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. Arnold John OSTING and
Gloria MILLER had the following children:
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1.7.1.4.3.1.5.1. Arnold Bernard OSTING Jr. was born on 20 Nov 1946 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio. He lived Fort Jennings, Ohio.
Arnold Bernard OSTING Jr. and Marcia K. BROWN were married in 1968. They were later
divorced. Marcia K. BROWN was born (date unknown). Arnold Bernard OSTING and
Marcia K. BROWN had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.1.1. Blake OSTING was born on 28 Jan 1968.
Arnold Bernard OSTING Jr. and Rebecca Sue ASKINS were married on 5 Apr 1975.
Rebecca Sue ASKINS, daughter of Wendell Dean ASKINS and Margaret E. FISHER, was
born on 2 Feb 1953 in Fort Jennings, Putnam, Ohio. Arnold Bernard OSTING and Rebecca
Sue ASKINS had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.1.2. Amber Danielle OSTING was born on 24 Apr 1979 in Fort Jennings,
Putnam, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.1.3. Mackenzie Rose OSTING was born on 15 Jan 1983 in Fort Jennings,
Putnam, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.2. Clayton Philip OSTING was born on 29 Aug 1948 in Delphos, Allen
Clayton Philip OSTING and 1st_Wife ??? OSTING were married in 1978. They were later
divorced. 1st_Wife ??? OSTING was born (date unknown).
Clayton Philip OSTING and Susan RAABE were married on 11 Sep 1993 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio. Susan RAABE was born (date unknown). Clayton Philip OSTING and Susan
RAABE had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.2.1. Rachel OSTING was born in 1991.
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.3. Melanie Rose OSTING was born on 17 Sep 1950 in Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.4. Kim Allan OSTING was born on 18 Feb 1954 in Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio. He lived Florida.
Kim Allan OSTING and Brenda OVERHOLT were married on 16 Feb 1974. Brenda
OVERHOLT was born (date unknown). Kim Allan OSTING and Brenda OVERHOLT had
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.4.1. Stephanie Dawn OSTING was born on 16 Jun 1974.
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.4.2. Jamie Steven OSTING was born on 27 Jul 1976.
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.5. Allison Katherine OSTING was born on 29 Jul 1955 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio. She lived the Netherlands.
Allison Katherine OSTING and Kevin J. MYERS were married on 3 Oct 1975. Kevin J.
MYERS was born (date unknown). Allison Katherine OSTING and Kevin J. MYERS had the
following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.5.1. Aja Elaine MYERS was born on 2 May 1978.
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1.7.1.4.3.1.5.5.2. Ian Christopher MYERS was born on 1 Sep 1979.
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.6. Shane Michael OSTING was born on 10 Jul 1959 in Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio.
Shane Michael OSTING and Theresa SPARROW were married. They were later divorced.
Theresa SPARROW was born (date unknown).
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.7. Shawn Conrad OSTING was born on 16 Jul 1962 in Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio. He lived Delphos, Ohio.
Shawn Conrad OSTING and Kimberly Jo DAVENPORT were married on 26 Jun 1982 in
Spencerville, Allen, Ohio. Kimberly Jo DAVENPORT was born on 2 May 1964 in St.
Marys, Auglaize, Ohio. Shawn Conrad OSTING and Kimberly Jo DAVENPORT had the
following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.7.1. Kristin Marie OSTING was born on 23 Jan 1983 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.7.2. Collin Michael OSTING was born on 14 Dec 1988 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.8. Mitchell George OSTING was born on 3 Mar 1965 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.5.9. Nathan Bartholomew OSTING was born on 24 Sep 1967 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio. He lived Atlanta, Georgia.
Nathan Bartholomew OSTING and Carmen D. SPAYD were married on 12 Aug 1995 in
Lafayette, Medina County, Ohio. Carmen D. SPAYD, daughter of Randall SPAYD and
Linda ??? SPAYD, was born about 1969.
Arnold John OSTING and Sue LAMBERT were married after 1980. They were divorced in 1990.
Sue LAMBERT was born (date unknown). She was originally from Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Arnold John OSTING and Frances D. "Fran" GREENE were married on 11 Apr 1994. Frances D.
"Fran" GREENE was born on 26 Jun 1951 in Blue Ridge, Georgia. She died on 7 Oct 2002 at
the age of 51 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. She was buried in St.
John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. Section L-2 Her obituary reads as follows: Frances
D. Osting, 51, of Delphos and formerly of Nelson, Ga., died at 12:41 p.m. Monday, October 7,
2002, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born June 26, 1951, in Blue Ridge, Ga., the
daughter of the late Eurias and Gean (Paterson) Greene. On April 11, 1994, she married Arnold
Osting, who survives in Delphos. Mrs. Osting was a pharmacy technician for Suncrest Pharmacy
in Knoxville, Tenn. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Curtis (Peggy) Roland of
Jasper, Ga.; two daughters, Denise Cruikshank of Canton, Ga., and Susan (Scott) Lawson of
Ellijay, Ga.; nine stepchildren, Arnold B. (Becky) Osting, Clayton P. (Susan) Osting, Melanie R.
Osting, Kim A. (Brenda) Osting, Allison K. Osting, Shane M. Osting, Shawn C. Osting, Mitchel
(Becky) Osting and Nathan (Sonya) Osting; four sisters, Barbara, Ann, Glenda and Elizabeth
"Sadie"; three stepbrothers, Tony, Steve and Timothy Roland; five grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild. There will be no funeral services or visitation. Funeral arrangements were made by
Harter & Son Funeral Home in Delphos.
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1.7.1.4.3.1.6. Kenneth Raymond OSTING was born on 25 Mar 1931 in Allen County, Ohio. He
died on 26 Jun 2011 at the age of 80 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His
obituary reads as follows: Kenny, 80, died at 2:30 p.m., at the Cleveland Clinic. He
was a son to Bernard and Eva (Kunz) Osting. In Jul 1951, he married Carolyn
O'Connor, who survives in Delphos. Also surviving are four sons, David (Sharon),
Van Wert, Kevin (Leila) and Patrick (Cheri), both Delphos, and Mark (Lisa), KS; two
daughters, Carol (Brent) Hammons, Elida, and JoAnn (Garry) Stewart, Delphos;
seven grandchildren, Stacey (Keith) Kramer, Michelle (Joe) Schafer, Chad (Kendra)
German, Jen (Rick) Vonderwell, Kyle (Rachel) Osting, Whitney (Brian) Clark and
Jenna Stewart; and ten great-grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren and six stepgreatgrandchildren. Deceased are four brothers, Albert, Edmund, Richard and Arnold. He had worked
at Osting Construction and then at Alexander Bebout for more than 25 years. He was a member of
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Delphos. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles
Aerie 471, Delphos, and the National Rifle Association. He had been a member of the Delphos
Bass Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. A Mass of Christian Burial is at St. John
the Evangelist Catholic Church, Delphos. He was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen
County,Ohio.
Kenneth Raymond OSTING and Carolyn L. O'CONNOR were married on 30 Jul 1951 in Delphos,
Allen County, Ohio. They were divorced in 1983. Carolyn L. O'CONNOR,
daughter of Elmer O'CONNOR and Ella O'NEILL, was born on 8 Feb 1933 in
Lima, Allen County, Ohio. She died on 3 Feb 2013 at the age of 79 in
Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She was buried in St. John's Cemetery,
Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. Her obituary reads as follows: Carolyn L.
Osting, 79, died at 9:27 p.m. Feb. 3, 2013, at her daughter's residence. She
was born Feb. 8, 1933, in Lima to Elmer and Ella O'Neill O'Connor, who
preceded her in death. On July 30, 1951, she married Kenneth R. Osting, who
died June 26, 2011. Mrs. Osting was a homemaker while raising her children. She then became a
licensed practical nurse, working at the Delphos Memorial Home and Sarah Jane Living Center,
both in Delphos. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Delphos. She was
a 1951 graduate of St. Rose High School, Lima, and 1980 graduate of Apollo Career Center, with a
degree in nursing. She enjoyed crocheting and sewing and loved her family. Survivors include four
sons, David (Sharon) Osting, of Van Wert, Kevin (Leila) Osting, of Delphos, Mark (Lisa) Osting,
of Kansas, and Patrick (Cheri) Osting, of Delphos; two daughters, Carol (Brent) Hammons, of
Elida, and JoAnn (Garry) Stewart, of Delphos; seven grandchildren, Stacey (Keith) Kramer,
Michelle Schafer, Chad (Kendra) German, Jen (Rick) Vonderwell, Kyle (Rachel) Osting, Whitney
(Brian) Clark and Jenna Stewart; and seven stepgrandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and six
stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Joan O'Connor. Mass of Christian
Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Delphos. Father
Charles Obinwa will officiate. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Delphos. [Lima News
February 4, 2013] Kenneth Raymond OSTING and Carolyn L. O'CONNOR had the following
children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.6.1. David Michael OSTING was born on 27 Feb 1952 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio. He lived Van Wert, Ohio.
David Michael OSTING and Deborah TRENKAMP were married on 6 Jul 1971 in Fort
Jennings, Putnam, Ohio. They were divorced. Deborah TRENKAMP, daughter of August J.
TRENKAMP and Jacqueline M. CALVELAGE, was born in 1951. She lived Delphos, Ohio.
David Michael OSTING and Deborah TRENKAMP had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.6.1.1. Stacey Lynn OSTING was born on 24 Oct 1971. She lived Delphos,
Ohio.
Stacey Lynn OSTING and Keith Allen KRAMER were married on 5 Sep 1992 in
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Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Keith Allen KRAMER, son of Thomas R. KRAMER and
Brenda ??? KRAMER, was born (date unknown). Stacey Lynn OSTING and Keith Allen
KRAMER had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.1.6.1.1.1. Samantha Lynn KRAMER was born on 19 Jul 1996 in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.6.1.2. Michelle Lynn OSTING was born on 9 Oct 1974.
David Michael OSTING and Sharon BOWERSOCK were married on 23 May 1980 in Van
Wert County, Ohio. Sharon BOWERSOCK was born (date unknown).
1.7.1.4.3.1.6.2. Kevin Patrick OSTING was born on 17 Dec 1953 in Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio. He lived Delphos, Ohio.
Kevin Patrick OSTING and Leila Marie MYERS were married on 2 Oct 1976 in Delphos,
Allen County, Ohio. Leila Marie MYERS, daughter of Jack Joseph MYERS and Rita ???
MYERS, was born in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Kevin Patrick OSTING and Leila Marie
MYERS had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.1.6.2.1. Jennifer OSTING was born on 10 Mar 1979 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.6.2.2. Kyle OSTING was born on 11 Sep 1980 in Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.6.2.3. Whitney OSTING was born on 12 Mar 1987 in Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.1.6.3. Mark Steven OSTING was born on 17 Nov 1956 in Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio. He lived DeSoto, Kansas.
1.7.1.4.3.1.6.4. Carol Rae OSTING was born on 23 Aug 1958 in Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio. She lived Delphos, Ohio.
Carol Rae OSTING and Thomas Louis GERMAN were married on 18 Dec 1976 in Delphos,
Allen County, Ohio. They were divorced in 1982. Thomas Louis GERMAN, son of Virgil
GERMAN and Mary HEITZ, was born on 23 Dec 1956 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. He
lived Delphos, Ohio. Carol Rae OSTING and Thomas Louis GERMAN had the following
child:
1.7.1.4.3.1.6.4.1. Chad Anthony GERMAN was born on 31 Mar 1977.
Carol Rae OSTING and Brent F. HAMMONS were married on 7 May 1994 in Delphos,
Allen County, Ohio. Brent F. HAMMONS was born about 1963.
1.7.1.4.3.1.6.5. JoAnn Marie OSTING was born on 2 Sep 1961 in Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio.
JoAnn Marie OSTING and Garry STEWART were married in 1988. Garry STEWART, son
of Ralph STEWART and Mary Ellen CLARK, was born (date unknown). JoAnn Marie
OSTING and Garry STEWART had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.1.6.5.1. Jenna Noel STEWART was born on 25 Dec 1989 in Lima, Allen
County, Ohio.
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1.7.1.4.3.1.6.6. Patrick Michael OSTING was born on 21 Sep 1964 in Delphos, Allen
1.7.1.4.3.2. Edith K. KUNZ was born on 25 May 1900 in Fort Jennings, Putnam, Ohio. She was
christened on 10 May 1913 in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. She died on 8 Aug
1981 at the age of 81 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. Edith was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos,
Allen County,Ohio. Section O Lot 19 grave 9 Edith died at age 81 at Lima Manor Nursing home. She
had diabetes for many years. She was retired from Ottawa Valley Hospital and had worked for Myers
Cleaners. Edith never married. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Lima, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.3. Frederick John KUNZ was born on 4 Oct 1905 in Fort Jennings, Putnam, Ohio. He was
christened on 10 May 1913 in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio. He was a Draftsman.
Frederick was Catholic. He died of a heart attack on 27 Jul 1974 at the age of 68 in Fort Jennings,
Putnam, Ohio. He was buried on 30 Jul 1974 in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio.
Section W-S Lot 31 Grave 2 His obituary reads as follows: DELPHOS - Frederick J. Kunz, 68, of Rt.
2, Fort Jennings died at 3 a.m. Saturday in his residence. Born in Fort Jennings Oct. 4, 1905, he was
the son of Frederick and Flo Clawson Kunz. He was married in 1929 to Viola Mary Lause, who
survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Winona Garmhausen of Santa Fe, N.M., and Mrs.
William (Sylvia) Vest of 419 Elmwood Place, Lima; four sons, Steven at home, Norman and Ronald
of Delphos, and Larry of 101 Catawba Trail, Lima, two sisters, Mrs. Eva Osting of here and Edith
Kunz of Lima; and 18 grandchildren. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, where Mass of
the Resurrection will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call
after 7 p.m. today at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp Funeral Home, where Parish Wake services will be held at
8 p.m. Monday. [Delp hos Herald, 30 Jul 1974]
Frederick John KUNZ and Viola Mary LAUSE were married on 19 Nov 1929 at St. Patrick's Catholic
Church in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana. Viola Mary LAUSE, daughter of Frederick J. LAUSE and
Helena Lena MOREO, was born on 4 Feb 1909 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She died on 23 Sep
2004 at the age of 95 in Allen County, Ohio. She was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen
County,Ohio. Frederick John KUNZ and Viola Mary LAUSE had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.3.1. Winona Marie "Win" KUNZ was born on 21 Jan 1930 in Fort Wayne, Allen,
Indiana. She was christened at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana. She was
a Ph.D., artist and teacher. Win lived Santa Fe, New Mexico, later in Bloomington, Indiana.
Winona Marie "Win" KUNZ and Allen Frederick ANDERSON were married on 10 Jan 1979 in
Taos, Taos, New Mexico. They were divorced in October, 1987. Allen Frederick ANDERSON,
son of Allen Everett ANDERSON and Lois Elizabeth_??? ANDERSON, was born on 8 May 1948
in Fremont, Sandusky, Ohio. He lived New Mexico.
Winona Marie "Win" KUNZ and James Harold GARMHAUSEN were married on 21 Mar 1968
in Washington, District of Columbia. They were divorced in September, 1976. James Harold
GARMHAUSEN, son of Harold GARMHAUSEN and Marjorie ??? GARMHAUSEN, was born
on 5 Jun 1944 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.
Winona Marie "Win" KUNZ and William Frederick Fred STEWART were married on 23 Aug
1948 in Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico. They were divorced in November, 1966.
William Frederick Fred STEWART, son of William Jennings_Bryan STEWART and Augusta
Melvina_??? STEWART, was born on 5 Jun 1928 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He lived
New Mexico. Winona Marie KUNZ and William Frederick Fred STEWART had the following
children:
1.7.1.4.3.3.1.1. Jacqueline Leigh STEWART was born on 3 Nov 1950 in Lima, Allen
County, Ohio. She lived Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Jacqueline Leigh STEWART and James Henderson EYSTER were married on 1 May 1985 in
Santa Fe, Los Alamos, New Mexico. James Henderson EYSTER, son of Eugene H.
EYSTER and Joyce A._??? EYSTER, was born on 1 Feb 1951 in Los Alamos, Los Alamos,
New Mexico. Jacqueline Leigh STEWART and James Henderson EYSTER had the
following children:
1.7.1.4.3.3.1.1.1. Andrew Stewart EYSTER was born on 12 Jan 1987 in Albuquerque,
Bernalillo, New Mexico.
1.7.1.4.3.3.1.1.2. Grant Abraham EYSTER was born on 12 Feb 1992 in Santa Fe, Los
Alamos, New Mexico.
Jacqueline Leigh STEWART and Richard V. SMALL were married on 18 Dec 1970 in
Bowling Green, Wood, Ohio. They were divorced in Oct 1982. Richard V. SMALL, son of
William P. SMALL and Charlene ??? SMALL, was born on 31 Jul 1950 in Norwalk, Huron,
Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.3.1.2. Jeffrey David STEWART was born on 12 May 1954 in Lima, Allen County,
Ohio. He lived Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Jeffrey David STEWART and Anne Marie SEKULA were married on 19 May 1978 in Santa
Fe, Los Alamos, New Mexico. They were later divorced. Anne Marie SEKULA was born on
4 Sep 1952 in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Jeffrey David STEWART and Anna I. CHAVARRIA were married on 8 Nov 1986 in Santa
Fe, Los Alamos, New Mexico. Anna married Jeffrey Stewart at Santa Fe, New Mexico. She
had three children from a previous marriage. These children are Santa Clara Pueblo Indians.
Anna and Jeffrey Stewart are legal guardians of Shawn Pierre Chavarria. Shawn is Anna's
maternal grandson. Jeffrey and Anna were later divorced. Anna I. CHAVARRIA was born
on 19 Aug 1945 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico. Jeffrey David STEWART and
Anna I. CHAVARRIA had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.3.1.2.1. Shawn Pierre CHAVARRIA was born on 26 Sep 1987 in Santa Fe,
Los Alamos, New Mexico. Shawn is a Santa Clara Pueblo Indian. Indian civil rights
Laws prohibit changing name unless adopted. Shawn's real mother is Charisse
Chavarria. Shawn's legal guardians are Jeffrey Stewart and his maternal grandmother,
Anna Chavarria.
Jeffrey David STEWART and Leonora LOPEZ were married on 20 May 1997 in New
Mexico. Leonora LOPEZ was born (date unknown).
1.7.1.4.3.3.1.3. Jan Alane STEWART was born on 12 Oct 1959 in Lima, Allen County,
Ohio. She lived Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Jan Alane STEWART and Brian Dark HEFFERMAN were married on 16 Apr 1978 in Santa
Fe, Los Alamos, New Mexico. They were later divorced. Brian Dark HEFFERMAN was
born in Oct 1957 in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, New Mexico. Jan Alane STEWART and Brian
Dark HEFFERMAN had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.3.1.3.1. Cynthia Jeannette HEFFERMAN-LAMM was born on 13 Apr 1979
in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, New Mexico. Cynthia changed her name from Cynthia
Jeannette Hefferman to Cynthia Erin Lamm in 1990 when she was adopted by Michael
Lamm. Cynthia has used the surname "Lamm" since 1981.
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Jan Alane STEWART and Michael Alva LAMM were married on 29 Dec 1980 in Santa Fe,
Los Alamos, New Mexico. Michael Alva LAMM was born on 3 Jul 1954 in Tacoma, Pierce,
Washington. Michael had two children from a previous marriage in Texas. Jan Alane
STEWART and Michael Alva LAMM had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.3.1.3.2. Cody David LAMM was born on 31 Oct 1981 in Yreka, Siskiyou,
California.
1.7.1.4.3.3.1.3.3. Nicholas John LAMM was born on 19 Sep 1990 in Youngstown,
Mahoning County, Ohio. He was adopted. Nicholas Lamm was adopted. His biological
mother was Ruth Vest, first cousin of Jan.
1.7.1.4.3.3.1.4. Jill Allene STEWART was born on 17 Jul 1961 in Lima, Allen County,
Ohio. She lived Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Jill Allene STEWART and Walter Ivan AGUILAR were married on 6 Oct 1979 in Santa Fe,
Los Alamos, New Mexico. Walter Ivan AGUILAR, son of Willie AGUILAR and Jennie ???
AGUILAR, was born on 20 Jun 1956 in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, New Mexico. Jill Allene
STEWART and Walter Ivan AGUILAR had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.3.1.4.1. Miranda Star AGUILAR was born on 3 Feb 1980 in Santa Fe, Los
Alamos, New Mexico.
1.7.1.4.3.3.1.4.2. Lauren Ivy AGUILAR was born on 16 Aug 1984 in Santa Fe, Los
Alamos, New Mexico.
1.7.1.4.3.3.1.4.3. Madeleine Marie AGUILAR was born on 18 Apr 1990 in Santa Fe,
Los Alamos, New Mexico.
1.7.1.4.3.3.2. Norman John KUNZ was born on 16 Mar 1932 in Fort Jennings, Putnam, Ohio.
and was christened in Delphos. He died on 27 Aug 1993 at the age of 61 at Ohio State University
Hospital in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. He was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos,
Allen County,Ohio. Norman lived Delphos, Ohio. His obituary reads as follows: Norman J. Kunz,
61, of Delphos died 6:31 a.m. Aug. 27 in Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. He was born
March 16, 1932, in Fort Jennings to Frederick and Viola (Lause) Kunz. His father died in 1974.
His mother survives in Fort Jennings. He married Sue Stevick Sept. 22, 1955, in Angola, Ind. She
survives in Delphos. Also surviving are two sons, Douglas Kunz of Cincinnati and Gregory Kunz
of Delphos; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Leslie) Reynolds and Mrs. Fritz (Linda) Obermeyer of
Delphos; two sisters, Winona Garmhausen of Santa Fe, N.M., and Mrs. William (Sylvia) Vest of
Calcutta; three brothers, Ronald Kunz of Delphos, Larry Kunz of Lima and Steven Kunz of Fort
Jennings; three grandsons; and five granddaughters. He was a machinist's mate fireman in the
Navy, serving January 1951 to November 1954. He was treasurer of Delphos Bass Club, a
member of Delphos Country Club and had remodeled and built several homes in the Delphos
area. Mr. Kunz was a member of St. John's Church and retired in 1986 from Lima State Hospital
as a carpenter-maintenance man. He was a former policeman with St. Marys Police Department.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Monday in St. John's Church. Burial will be in St. John's
Cemetery. Friends may call 2-9 p.m. Sunday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home,
where parish wake will be 8 p.m. Sunday. Preferred memorials are to the Arthur G. James Cancer
Hospital and Research Institute, c/o Ohio State University Hospital, 2500 Kenny Rd., Columbus,
43210-9983. [Delphos Herald August 28, 1993] Norm is a retired carpenter from the Lima State
Hospital. Norman along with his brother Ron, built himself a new house at 621 S. Jefferson St.,
Delphos, OH in the summer of 1991. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Dephos.
Norman John KUNZ and Sharlene "Sue" STEVICK were married on 22 Sep 1955 in Angola,
Steuben, Indiana. Sharlene "Sue" STEVICK, daughter of Arthur George STEVICK and Eulitta
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H. HUMMER, was born on 12 Nov 1935 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She was a restaurant
manager for Lazarus in Lima, Ohio. Norman John KUNZ and Sharlene STEVICK had the
following children:
1.7.1.4.3.3.2.1. Douglas John KUNZ was born on 4 Dec 1956 in St. Marys, Auglaize, Ohio.
He lived Cincinnati, Ohio.
Douglas John KUNZ and Kathleen Ann Kathy SCHWIETERMAN were married on 15 Jun
1979 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. They were divorced in December, 1982. Kathleen
Ann Kathy SCHWIETERMAN, daughter of Edgar SCHWIETERMAN and Mary Helen
HUELSMAN, was born on 27 Nov 1959 in Coldwater, Mercer, Ohio. She lived Delphos,
Ohio. Douglas John KUNZ and Kathleen Ann Kathy SCHWIETERMAN had the following
child:
1.7.1.4.3.3.2.1.1. Krista Leigh KUNZ was born on 30 Aug 1980 in Lima, Allen County,
Ohio.
Douglas John KUNZ and Julia Marie Julie JACKSON were married on 20 Aug 1988 in
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio. Julia Marie Julie JACKSON was born on 9 Dec 1962.
Douglas John KUNZ and Della RHODES were married. Della RHODES lived Lima, Ohio.
Douglas John KUNZ and Della RHODES had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.3.2.1.2. Courtney RHODES was born on 9 Feb 1986.
1.7.1.4.3.3.2.2. Leslie Marie KUNZ was born on 8 Sep 1959 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.
She was an Employed at Federal Mogul Van Wert, Ohio.
Leslie Marie KUNZ and Rod L. COOPER were married on 19 Nov 1996 in Van Wert, Ohio
Methodist Church. Rod L. COOPER, son of Gary COOPER and Rosemary ??? COOPER,
was a Farmer.
Leslie Marie KUNZ and Robert Stanley Nick REYNOLDS were married on 29 Aug 1980 in
Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. They were divorced in Jan 1995. Robert Stanley Nick
REYNOLDS, son of Orville REYNOLDS and Mabel LAUTH, was born on 23 Sep 1953 in
Wapakoneta, Auglaize, Ohio. Leslie Marie KUNZ and Robert Stanley Nick REYNOLDS had
the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.3.2.2.1. Amie Marie REYNOLDS was born on 30 Sep 1980 in Lima, Allen
County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.3.2.3. Gregory Allen KUNZ was born on 29 Jul 1961 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.
He lived Delphos, Ohio.
Gregory Allen KUNZ and Sherryl Ann STALLKAMP were married on 11 Jul 1980 in
Virginia. They remarried in the Catholic Church at Delphos, Ohio on 13 Aug 1983. Sherryl
Ann STALLKAMP, daughter of William Henry Bill STALLKAMP and Alvina Helen
KLEMAN, was born on 14 Jun 1949 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. Gregory Allen KUNZ and
Sherryl Ann STALLKAMP had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.3.2.3.1. Karissa Kay KUNZ was born on 19 Feb 1981 at the Naval Medical
Center in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (City), Virginia.
1.7.1.4.3.3.2.4. Linda Sue KUNZ was born on 11 Apr 1963 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio.
She lived Delphos, Ohio.
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Linda Sue KUNZ and Frederic Fritz OBERMEYER were married on 23 Sep 1983 in
Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Frederic Fritz OBERMEYER, son of Robert OBERMEYER
and Margaret ??? OBERMEYER, was born on 11 Mar 1960 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio.
Linda Sue KUNZ and Frederic Fritz OBERMEYER had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.3.2.4.1. Megan Ann OBERMEYER was born on 29 Oct 1989 in Lima, Allen
County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.3.2.4.2. Clay Robert OBERMEYER was born on 1 Jun 1993 in Lima, Allen
County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.3.3. Sylvia Ann "Susie" KUNZ was born on 14 Jul 1937 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort
Wayne, Allen, Indiana. and was later christened there. She was a Registerd Nurse and by religion,
a Catholic.. She lived Calcutta, Ohio. "Susie" became "Sister Mary Judith," O.S.F. but left the
convent in 1966.
Sylvia Ann "Susie" KUNZ and William C. "Bill" VEST were married on 21 Dec 1966 in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio. They were divorced in Jul 1993. William C. "Bill" VEST, son of William
VEST and Ethel M. SOUDER, was born on 24 Jan 1940 in Kincaid, Fayette, West Virginia.
Sylvia Ann KUNZ and William C. VEST had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.3.3.1. Eron William Joseph "Ron" VEST was born on 11 Sep 1967 in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio. He served in the military at He servied in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to
1990.. He lived Salem, Ohio. He later changed name to Ron Joseph Vest.
Eron William Joseph "Ron" VEST and Dawn LaRue JONES were married on 1 Jul 1995 in
Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio. Dawn LaRue JONES, daughter of William W. JONES
and Mrs._William ??? JONES, was born (date unknown).
1.7.1.4.3.3.3.2. Cassandra Ann Marie VEST was born on 14 May 1969 in Lima, Allen
County, Ohio. She died in an auto accident on 20 Nov 1987 at the age of 18 in Ottawa,
Putnam, Ohio. She was buried in St. Louis Cemetery, Custer, Ohio. Cassandra lived Deshler,
Ohio. Her obituary reads as follows: FORMER ELIDA WOMAN KILLED IN 1-CAR
ACCIDENT - Accident claims ex-Elida woman - OTTAWA - A 18-year-old woman died in a
one-car accident on Ohio Route 109, at Putnam County Road H, Friday evening, the Lima
post of the Highway Patrol reported. Cassandra A. Vest of Deshler, formerly of the Lima
area, died of head, chest and abdominal injuries, said Putnam County Coroner, Dr. James B.
Overmier. Vest died at 9:05 p.m. Friday at Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center.
According to the patrol, Vest was southbound on state Route 109 at 8:30 p.m. Friday when
she failed to negotiate a curve to the left and slid broadside off the west edge of the roadway,
striking a mailbox, a tree and a parked car. Vest's passengers, her fiance Troy Smith, 17, of
3042 Freyer Road, and her son Brandon Michael Smith, 2 months, were taken to St. Rita's
Medical Center where both were admitted. Troy Smith was listed as fair Saturday and was
being treated for a possible head injury, a hospital spokeswoman said. Brandon Smith was
treated and released, the spokeswoman said. Miss Vest was born May 14, 1969, in Lima, the
daughter of William and Sylvia Kunz Vest. Her parents survive in Deshler. The Vest family
moved to Deshler from the Lima area in June 1987. Miss Vest was a 1987 graduate of Elida
High School, having attended Apollo Joint vocational School. Survivors also include one
brother, Ron Vest of Little Creek, Va.; three sisters, Teresa Vest, Ruth Vest and Stephanie
Vest, all at home; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Viola Kunz of Fort Jennings. Funeral
Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Deshler,
Revs. Joseph Schmelzer and Cleo Schmenk officiating. Burial will be in the St. Louis
Catholic Church cemetery, Custer. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and
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7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Dubbs-Rodenberger Funeral Home, Deshler. [Delphos Herald, 20 Nov
1987]
Cassandra Ann Marie VEST and Troy Michael SMITH were married. Troy Michael SMITH
was a U.S. Navy. He lived Fort Dix, New Jersey. Cassandra Ann Marie VEST and Troy
Michael SMITH had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.3.3.2.1. Brandon Michael_Smith KYER was born on 16 Sep 1987. He lived
Welsh, West Virginia. Brandon was adopted by Dale & Jacquline Kyer on August 9,
1994 in Mullens,
West Virginia. Jacquline is Troy Smith's (the biological father) mother.
1.7.1.4.3.3.3.3. Teresa Elizabeth VEST was born on 19 May 1971 in Lima, Allen County,
Ohio. She lived Calcutta, Ohio.
Teresa Elizabeth VEST and Steven OCEL were married. Steven OCEL was a Dairy Farmer.
He lived Melvern, Ohio. Teresa Elizabeth VEST and Steven OCEL had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.3.3.3.1. Joshua Joseph Ocel ROBINSON was born on 9 Apr 1992. He lived
Coropolis, Pennsylvania. Joshua was adopted by Jean Robinson on February 27, 1997.
1.7.1.4.3.3.3.4. Ruth Lynn VEST was born on 17 Jul 1973 in Lynn, Lawrence, Arkansas.
She lived Lisbon, Ohio.
Ruth Lynn VEST and Daniel STRABALA were married on 25 Jul 1993 in Lisbon,
Columbiana, Ohio. Daniel STRABALA was born (date unknown). Ruth Lynn VEST and
Daniel STRABALA had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.3.3.4.1. Lauren Nicole_[Vest] Nickie STRABALA was born on 5 Mar 1992 in
Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.3.3.5. Stephanie Jeanne VEST was born on 13 Mar 1974 in Lima, Allen County,
Ohio. She lived Salem, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.3.4. Ronald Joseph KUNZ was born on 23 Apr 1939 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Fort
Wayne, Allen, Indiana. and was baptized at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. His
sponsors were Donald Lause and Alvera (Saum) Osting. He lived Delphos, Ohio. He was raised
in Fort Jennings, Ohio where his family had moved when he was about two years old. Ron
graduated from Fort Jennings High School in 1957, and later from Fort Wayne International
Business College in 1959. He served on the Delphos Police Department and then as an MP in the
United States Army from 1961 to 1963. Ron was also a Sheriff Deputy for Allen County of Ohio.
Later he became Building and Grounds Superintendent for Allen County, Ohio. Ron retired
December 31, 1993 after serving 30 years as a public employee.
Ronald Joseph KUNZ and Carol Sue WANAMAKER were married on 9 May 1964 at St. John's
Catholic Church in Delphos, Ohio in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Carol Sue WANAMAKER,
daughter of Otmer Leander WANAMAKER and Mildred Mary REKART, was born on 16 Jan
1942 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. She was christened on 24 Jan 1942 at St.
John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. by Rev. Gates. Her
sponsors were Bob Wannemacher and Armella (Rekart)
Bullard. She lived Delphos, Ohio. She graduated from Delphos St. John's High School in 1960,
and from St. Rita's School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse in 1963. She worked as a nurse at St.
Rita's Hospital. Ronald Joseph KUNZ and Carol Sue WANAMAKER had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.3.4.1. Scott David KUNZ was born on 28 Feb 1965 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima,
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Allen County, Ohio. He was christened on 21 Mar 1965 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic
Church in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. by the Rev. Thomas Gorman. His sponsors were
Steve Kunz and Terri (Wanamaker) Etzkorn. He lived Appalachin, New York. Scott was
raised in Delphos, Ohio and attended Delphos St. John's Grade School and graduated from
Delphos St. John's High School in May of 1983. Scott obtained a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Computer and Informational Science from the College of Engineering at The Ohio
State University on September 1, 1988 and became a Computer Engineer for Lockheed
Martin Corp., Owego, New York. While attending college he participated in the Cooperative
Education Program by working for six months for IBM Kingston, New York, and another six
months for IBM Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. After Graduation he accepted a
computer engineering position with the International Business Machines (IBM) Owego, New
York, to start on September 19, 1988. On January 1, 1994, the Federal Systems Division of
IBM, where Scott works, and all the employees were transferred to Loral. He continues to
work at the same Owego site but is now employed by Loral. On April 23, 1996 Loral was
purchased by Lockheed Martin Corporation, the Nation's largest defense contractor.
Scott David KUNZ and Ruth Evelyn KUCHERAVY were married on 23 May 1992 at
Resurrection Catholic Church in New Albany, Franklin, Ohio. Ruth Evelyn KUCHERAVY,
daughter of John KUCHERAVY and Mary_Jane Katherine SALENTINE, was born on 29
Apr 1965 at Mercy Hospital in Mount Vernon, Knox, Ohio. Ruth graduated from New
Albany High School in 1983 with honors. Ruth obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in
Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University on June 10, 1988.
Commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the United States Air Force on June 10, 1988 through the
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) of The Ohio State University. Her first assignment
was as a supply officer in the 4449th Mobility Support Squadron, TAC, Holloman AFB,
Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on September 27, 1990. Ruth
is a veteran of Desert Storm (Saudi Arabia). Ruth accepted a job with DigiComp Research
Company on August 27, 1992 and will being working at the IBM Owego site in New York.
Scott David KUNZ and Ruth Evelyn KUCHERAVY had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.3.4.1.1. Luke Joseph KUNZ was born on 9 Mar 1995 at Wilson Memorial
Medical Center in Johnson City, Broome, New York. He weighed 7 pounds and 5 ounces
and was 20" inches long. He was christened on 30 Jul 1995 at at St. Margaret Mary
Catholic Church in Apalachin, New York by the Rev. David Simon. His sponsors were
Leo and Jan Mchugh. in Apalachin, Tioga, New York. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic
Church in Apalachin, New York by the Rev. David Simon. His sponsors were Leo and
Jan Mchugh.
1.7.1.4.3.3.4.2. Sherri Lynn KUNZ was born on 18 Oct 1966 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio. She was christened on 30 Oct 1966 at St. John's Catholic Church in
Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. by Rev. Joseph Schill. Her sponsors were Roger Wanamaker
and Sue (Stevick) Kunz. She lived Delphos, Ohio. Sherri graduated from Delphos St. John's
High in 1985; from Ohio State Beauty Academy in 1986 with a Certificate of Cosmetology
and a Managers License. In 1990 she graduated from Lima Technical College with an
Associate Degree in Business Management. Sherri was employed in the office of M & W
Construction in Lima, Ohio. After the birth of her son, Tyler, Sherri did not return to work
until November 1, 1994 when she accepted employment with the State of Ohio Bureau of
Motor Vehicles at the Delphos License Registrar office.
Sherri Lynn KUNZ and Mark Alvin KOESTER were married on 1 Sep 1990 at St. John's
Catholic Church in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. by Rev. Dominick Nigro. Mark Alvin
KOESTER, son of James Otmer Jim KOESTER and Vera Geraldine OSTING, was born on
2 Dec 1963 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. He lived Delphos, Ohio. Mark
graduated from Delphos Jefferson High School in 1982. He attended the University of
Toledo and graduated from Lima Technical College. He is employed as a Design Engineer at
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Aeroquip Corporation in Van Wert, Ohio. Sherri Lynn KUNZ and Mark Alvin KOESTER
had the following children:
1.7.1.4.3.3.4.2.1. Tyler James KOESTER was born on 25 Feb 1993 at St. Rita's
Medical Center in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. He was christened on 4 Apr 1993 at St.
John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. by the Rev. James
E. Peiffer. His sponsors were Vicki Kunz and Tony Koester.
1.7.1.4.3.3.4.2.2. Ryan Christian KOESTER was born on 29 Nov 1995 at St. Rita's
Hospital in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. He weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces and was 19
3/4 inches long. He was baptized on February 4, 1996 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic
Church in Delphos, Ohio by Rev. Todd M. Dominique. His sponsors were Michael and
Kimberly (Koester) Korte.
1.7.1.4.3.3.4.3. David Michael Dave KUNZ was born on 29 Jan 1969 at St. Rita's Hospital
in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. He was christened on 16 Feb 1969 at St. John the Evangelist
Catholic Church in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. by Rev. Albert Ottenweller at St. John's
Catholic Church in Delphos, Ohio. His sponsors were Larry Kunz and Diane (Wanamaker)
Freund. He lived Delphos, Ohio. Dave graduated from Delphos St. John's High School in
1987 and works as a welder for Kill Brothers Company in Delphos, Ohio.
David Michael Dave KUNZ and Penny Lane TEMPLE were married about 1989 in Allen
County, Ohio. Penny Lane TEMPLE was born on 3 Nov 1969 in Coldwater, Mercer, Ohio.
She lived Celina, Ohio. Penny attended school at Celina, Ohio. Scott Temple's father, Scott
Lane, died due to a house fire two weeks before his son was born. David Michael Dave
KUNZ and Penny Lane TEMPLE had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.3.4.3.1. Dustin Michael KUNZ was born on 20 Apr 1990 at Coldwater
Community Hospital in Coldwater, Mercer, Ohio. Dustin was born on April 20, 1990 at
5:07 PM by Cesarean section at Coldwater Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio. At
birth he weighed 7 pounds, 15.5 ounces. Dustin has a half brother, Scott Temple and a
half sister, Jade Temple. Dustin lives with his father in Delphos, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.3.4.4. Vicki Sue KUNZ was born on 11 Jul 1970 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio. She was christened on 26 Jul 1970 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic
Church in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. by Rev. Albert Ottenweller. Her sponsors were
James Etzkorn and Janice (Wanamaker) (Smith) Davenport. She lived Dayton, Ohio. Vicki
graduated from Delphos St. John's High School in 1988. Vicki attended Ohio State University
and Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio majoring in Social Work. Vicki graduated from
Wright State University August 20, 1992 with a Bachelor degree from the College of Liberal
Arts. Vicki worked for the Senior Citizens Center of the Greater Dayton Area on the SSI
Outreach Project before accepting employment as a Social Worker for the Montgomery
County Juvenile Detention Center in Dayton, Ohio. After taking a medical leave for knee
surgery at Cleveland Clinic (August 2, 1993) Vicki accepted employment at West Central
Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in Troy, Ohio starting September 27, 1993.
1.7.1.4.3.3.4.5. Randy Jay KUNZ was born on 22 Jan 1974 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio. He was christened on 10 Feb 1974 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. by
Rev. (Deacon) Dennis Metzger. His sponsors were Ann (Hempfling) Wanamaker and Roger
Odenweller. He lived Delphos, Ohio. Randy attended Delphos St. John's High School and
then Delphos Jefferson High School. Randy graduated from Delphos Jefferson High School
May 29, 1992. Randy worked for Bob's Construction and accepted employment at Kill
Brothers Company in Delphos, Ohio on August 2, 1993.
1.7.1.4.3.3.5. Larry David KUNZ was born on 14 Feb 1947 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima, Allen
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County, Ohio. He was christened in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. He was a Factory Worker Plastipak Packaging. Larry lived Lima, Ohio. He was baptized at Delphos St. John's Catholic
Church. He was raised at Fort Jennings, Ohio. Larry is employed at Plastipak Packaging at
Jackson Center, Ohio.
Larry David KUNZ and Rose Marie Rosie KELLERMEYER were married on 16 Apr 1971 in
Spencerville, Allen, Ohio. Rose Marie Rosie KELLERMEYER, daughter of Arthur Allen
KELLERMEYER and Betty Margaret MEYER, was born on 9 Sep 1950 in St. Marys, Auglaize,
Ohio. She was a Secretary - Mercy Home Health Care, Lima. Larry David KUNZ and Rose Marie
Rosie KELLERMEYER had the following child:
1.7.1.4.3.3.5.1. Jennifer Carey KUNZ was born on 12 Feb 1976 in Lima, Allen County,
Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.3.6. Steven Michael KUNZ was born on 20 May 1950 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima,
Allen County, Ohio. He was christened at St. John's Catholic Church in Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio. He lived Fort Jennings, Ohio. Steve is employed as a Draftsman for M & W Construction in
Lima, Ohio.
Steven Michael KUNZ and Patricia Ann MAENLE were married on 1 Aug 1975 at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Fort Jennings, Putnam, Ohio. Patricia Ann MAENLE, daughter of Gilbert E.
MAENLE and Florence L. BRINKMAN, was born on 2 Mar 1951. She was a Teacher Columbus Grove High School. Steven Michael KUNZ and Patricia Ann MAENLE had the
following children:
1.7.1.4.3.3.6.1. Jasen Michael KUNZ was born on 30 Oct 1979 in Lima, Allen County,
Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.3.6.2. Matthew David KUNZ was born on 24 Nov 1982 in Lima, Allen County,
Ohio.
1.7.1.4.3.3.6.3. Bradley John KUNZ was born on 2 Apr 1986 in Fort Jennings, Putnam,
Ohio.
1.7.1.4.4. Cassius Otto CLAWSON was born on 7 Nov 1874 in Liberty Township, Van Wert County,
Ohio.
1.7.1.4.5. Iona Ethel Bessie "Bessie" CLAWSON was born on 2 Nov 1879 in Van Wert County, Ohio.
She died on 19 Feb 1958 at the age of 78 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. She was buried in Walnut Grove
Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio.
Iona Ethel Bessie "Bessie" CLAWSON and Louis George BLY were married estimated 1865. Louis
George BLY was born estimated 1844 in Allen County, Ohio. He served in the military Pvt. 6 Ohio Inf..
He died on 27 Feb 1934 at the age of 90 in Allen County, Ohio. Louis was buried in Walnut Grove
Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio.
Iona Ethel Bessie "Bessie" CLAWSON and John KRUGER were married. John KRUGER was born (date
unknown).
Iona Ethel Bessie "Bessie" CLAWSON and Edward A. MULLENHOUR were married. Edward A.
MULLENHOUR was born (date unknown).
1.7.1.4.6. Virgil Josiah CLAWSON was born in 1880. He died in 1880 at the age of 0.
1.7.1.4.7. Harry Lewis CLAWSON was born on 14 Feb 1882 in Putnam County, Ohio. He died on 31 Jul
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1967 at the age of 85 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. He was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos,
Ohio. Harry lived Delphos, Ohio. His obituary reads as follows: DELPHOS - Harry L. Clawson. 55, of 909
t. Fifth St., Delphos, died at his residence at 8:30 a. m. today. He had been seriously ill for the just three
months. Born Feb. 14, 1882, to Putnam County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Clawson. He was married
Oct 3. 1936, to the former Amanda Hunt, who survives. Other survivors include two sisters. Mrs. Glean
Fosnaugh of Lacomb, Alberta, Canada, and Mrs. Cleo Clawson of Lima. He was a member of the Trinity
Methodist Church of Delphos and was a former Marion Township trustee. He was employed by the Allen
County Division of the State Highway Department prior to his retirement. Funeral services will be at 2 p. m
Wednesday at the Trinity Methodist Church with the Rev. Otto Wortman officiating. Burial will be in the
Walnut Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Harter and Son Funeral Home,
Delphos.
Harry Lewis CLAWSON and Theresia M. NIEMEYER were married in 1904. Theresia M. NIEMEYER,
daughter of David NIEMEYER and Anna CLEMENS, was born on 8 Mar 1883 in Allen County, Ohio.
She died on 23 Dec 1935 at the age of 52 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She was buried on 27 Dec 1935
in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County,Ohio.
Harry Lewis CLAWSON and Amanda S. HUNT were married on 3 Oct 1936. Amanda S. HUNT,
daughter of Charles HUNT and Sarah STEMEN, was born on 14 Oct 1889 in Putnam County, Ohio. She
died on 21 Jan 1971 at the age of 81 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. She was buried in Walnut Grove
Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio. Amanda was Methodist.
1.7.1.4.8. Monna Frances CLAWSON was born on 11 Jan 1887 in Allen County, Ohio. She died in
Lacombe, Alberta Canada. She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada.
Monna Frances CLAWSON and Glen FOSNAUGH were married on 11 Aug 1906. Glen FOSNAUGH,
son of Daniel FOSNAUGH and Sarah Elizabeth FORD, was born about 1884. He died on 7 Jun 1972 at the
age of 88. He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Monna Frances CLAWSON
and Glen FOSNAUGH had the following children:
1.7.1.4.8.1. Olen Jay FOSNAUGH was born on 21 May 1907. He died on 15 Jan 1988 at the age of
80 in Deming, Whatcomb, Washington. Olen worked for the U.S. Forestry all of his working years
and was always active in tracing his roots. He was a member of S.A.R.
Olen Jay FOSNAUGH and Viola L PULST were married on 24 Oct 1939. Viola L PULST was born
on 30 Apr 1918. Olen Jay FOSNAUGH and Viola L PULST had the following child:
1.7.1.4.8.1.1. Helen FOSNAUGH was born about 1938. She was a Travel & Tours Agency. She
lived White Rock, British Columbia.
1.7.1.4.8.2. Infant FOSNAUGH was born in 1914. He died in 1914 at the age of 0.
1.7.1.4.8.3. Robert Jefferson FOSNAUGH was born on 4 Mar 1925.
Robert Jefferson FOSNAUGH and Hilda BORSSE were married on 1 Jun 1949. Hilda BORSSE was
born on 12 Mar 1930. She died on 13 Aug 1992 at the age of 62.
1.7.1.4.9. Roy Edward CLAWSON was born on 20 Sep 1889 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. He was a
R.R. Laborer and a Methodist. He died on 11 Nov 1918 at the age of 29 at during the Influenza epidemic
in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Roy was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio.
1.7.1.4.10. Cleo Katherine CLAWSON was born on 9 Aug 1897 in Allen County, Ohio. She died on 8
Nov 1980 at the age of 83 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima,
Ohio.
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Cleo Katherine CLAWSON and Joseph LOUTH were married. Joseph LOUTH was born (date unknown).
Cleo Katherine CLAWSON and Joseph LOUTH had the following child:
1.7.1.4.10.1. Betty J. LOUTH was born on 8 Jul 1919 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She died on 8
Jun 2011 at the age of 91 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. Her obituary reads as follows:
Betty, 91, died at 7:15 a.m., at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was a daughter to Joseph
and Cleo (Clawson) Louth. In Jun 1940, she married Edward Kennedy, who died Oct
31, 1962. In 1965, she married Elmer "Pat" Heitmeyer, who died in August 1987. On
April 5, 1991, she married Walter Hoehn, who survives in Lima. Also surviving are a
daughter-in-law, Jan Kennedy, Lima; six stepsons, Robert (Dianne) Heitmeyer and
Lawrence (Karen) Heitmeyer, both Fort Jennings, Edward (Marcy) Hoehn, Steven
(Kathy) Hoehn and Michael Hoehn, all Ottoville, and Timothy (Chris) Hoehn,
Glandorf; four stepdaughters, Ruth (Terry) Wannemacher, Ottoville, Linda (Randy) Schroeder, Mason,
MI, and Diane (Terry) Lee and Mary (Darryl) Beggs, both Lima; twenty-seven stepgrandchildren and
several stepgreat-grandchildren. Deceased is a son, Timothy Edward Kennedy. She was a graduate of
Lima Central High School. She was a homemaker and had been a personnel supervisor at F.W.
Woolworth. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. She was a polka booster and a member
of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 691, Wapakoneta. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards and working
crossword puzzles. She and her husband, Walter, were known as "The Dancing Couple," as they danced
2 to 3 times a week. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Charles Catholic Church, with Fr. Steve
Blum, officiating.
Betty J. LOUTH and Elmer E. Pat HEITMEYER were married on 13 Nov 1965. Elmer E. Pat
HEITMEYER, son of Henry J. HEITMEYER and Philomena MORMAN, was born on 10 Sep 1913
in Glandorf, Putnam, Ohio. He died on 25 Aug 1987 at the age of 73 in Dayton, Montgomery County,
Ohio. He was buried on 29 Aug 1987 in St. Joseph Cemetery, Fort Jennings, Ohio. Elmer lived Lima,
Ohio.
Betty J. LOUTH and Edward KENNEDY were married after 1987. Edward KENNEDY was born
estimated 1913. He died on 31 Oct 1962 at the age of 49. Betty J. LOUTH and Edward KENNEDY
had the following child:
1.7.1.4.10.1.1. Tim E. KENNEDY was born (date unknown).
Betty J. LOUTH and Walter HOEHN were married on 5 Apr 1991. Walter HOEHN was born (date
unknown).
1.7.1.5. Frances Louise HARTSHORN was born on 14 Oct 1855 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She lived
in Allen County, Ohio before 1911. She died of apoplexy on 11 Sep 1922 at the age of 66 in Marion, Marion
County, Ohio. Frances was a Nurse.
Frances Louise HARTSHORN and Abram J. ECKFELD were married. Abram J. ECKFELD was born about
1855 in Van Wert County, Ohio. He died on 10 Feb 1924 at the age of 69 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.
Frances Louise HARTSHORN and Abram J. ECKFELD had the following children:
1.7.1.5.1. Bartley ECKFELD was born in 1880. He died on 13 Nov 1939 at the age of 59 in Bath Twp,
Allen County, Ohio.
1.7.1.5.2. Walter A. ECKFELD was born on 25 Jan 1890 in Van Wert County, Ohio. He died on 10 Feb
1924 at the age of 34 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.
Walter A. ECKFELD and Hazel GOMPF were married. Hazel GOMPF was born (date unknown).
1.7.1.6. Collista Frances HARTSHORN was born on 14 Oct 1855 in Van Wert County, Ohio. She died on 11
Sep 1922 at the age of 66 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio. Mrs. Eckfeld was the daughter of Elmer and
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Cassandra McHenry Hartshorn. She was a nurse who died at age 66 years, 10 months & 27 days. She was a
widow and lived at 159 Spencer St. in Marion She was buried in Marion Cemetery, Marion County, Ohio.
Collista Frances HARTSHORN and Abraham J. ECKFIELD were married estimated 1875. Abraham J.
ECKFIELD was born in 1855. He died on 5 Sep 1901 at the age of 46 in Marion County, Ohio. He was buried
in Marion Cemetery, Marion County, Ohio.
Elmore HARTSHORN and Anna Elizabeth COWEN were married after 1859. Anna Elizabeth COWEN was born
on 11 Apr 1842. Elmore HARTSHORN and Anna Elizabeth COWEN had the following children:
1.7.1.7. Elmer HARTSHORN was born on 3 Nov 1860 in Allen County, Ohio. He died of "dropsy of chest"
on 4 Oct 1900 at the age of 39 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. He was buried in West Side Cemetery,
Delphos, Ohio. Elmer was a railroad employee.
Elmer HARTSHORN and Mary WOODRUFF were married estimated 1880. Mary WOODRUFF was born on
30 Jul 1866. She died on 23 Jul 1920 at the age of 53. Elmer HARTSHORN and Mary WOODRUFF had the
following child:
1.7.1.7.1. Grace M. HARTSHORN was born on 25 Dec 1884 in Allen County, Ohio. She died on 19 Nov
1969 at the age of 84 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery,
Delphos, Ohio. Her obituary reads as follows: Miss Grace M. Hartshorn, 84, of 333 West First St, the
residence of Roy and the late Mary Feathers, died suddenly at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the residence. A
retired school teacher, Miss Hartshorn taught 44 years in the Delphos school system. She retired in 1949.
Miss Hartshorn also taught 11 years as a substitute teacher here. Miss Hartshorn was graduated in 1902
from Delphos High School. She studied further at Columbia University, New York, Yipsilanti, Mich., and
Miami University at Oxford. She began her teaching career in 1905 in a one-room school in Jennings
Township near Venedocia. After two years there, she began teaching in the Delphos School System where
she was principal of the Old Franklin School for 25 years. Miss Hartshorn also taught in the old Garfield
school for four years before her retirement. Because she wanted to teach in the present Franklin building,
she substituted one day there. She was born Dec. 25, 1884 in Allen County. Survivors include three
nephews and two nieces of Delphos, Columbus and Costa Mesa, Calif. She was a member of the National
Retired Teachers Association, Ohio Education Association, and the local branch of the Ohio Education
Association. Funeral services will be at 10:30 Saturday morning at Harter and Son Memorial Chapel, with
the Rev. Otto Wortman officiating. The remains will be cremated, with Interment of the ashes in Walnut
Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 tonight at the funeral home. [Van Wert Times Bulletin; 20 Nov
1969] Grace was unmarried in
1.7.1.8. Isadora V. HARTSHORN was born on 22 Sep 1864 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She died in
1906 at the age of 42 in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin. She was buried in Fostoria, Ohio.
Isadora V. HARTSHORN and Reynolds P. GRABEL were married. Reynolds P. GRABEL was born (date
unknown).
1.7.1.9. Lillian B. HARTSHORN was born on 11 May 1864 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She died on 5
Apr 1937 at the age of 72 in McCutchenville, Seneca County, Ohio.
Lillian B. HARTSHORN and Elvin T. "Elvie" COUCHENOUR were married estimated 1882. Elvin T.
"Elvie" COUCHENOUR was born on 20 Oct 1847 in Caldwell, Noble, Ohio. He died on 31 Aug 1930 at the
age of 82 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio.
1.7.1.10. Bertha S. HARTSHORN was born in 1865 in Allen County, Ohio.
Bertha S. HARTSHORN and Jake KUMLER were married. Jake KUMLER was born (date unknown).
1.7.1.11. Grace E. HARTSHORN was born on 17 Sep 1867 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She died on 29
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Dec 1915 at the age of 48 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. She was buried in Fostoria, Ohio.
Grace E. HARTSHORN and Henry C. COCHENOUR were married on 17 Feb 1884 in Allen County, Ohio.
Henry C. COCHENOUR was born on 11 Sep 1867 in Marion Twp, Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. He died on
29 Dec 1915 at the age of 48 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
1.7.1.12. Lula [Elmer?] HARTSHORN was born on 14 Jan 1870 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. 4 months
old in 11 Aug 1880 census. She died on 25 Aug 1887 at the age of 17. Identified on several birth records as
"Elmer" (female).
1.7.1.13. Clarence Cowen HARTSHORN was born on 3 Sep 1872 in Marion Twp, Delphos, Allen County,
Ohio. He died on 26 Apr 1949 at the age of 76 in Delta, York Township, Fulton County, Ohio.
1.7.1.14. Maud HARTSHORN was born on 22 May 1874 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. She died on 21
Sep 1874 at the age of 0 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio.
1.7.1.15. Jeremy HARTSHORN was born on 3 Sep 1876 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. He died on 9 Sep
1876 at the age of 0 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio.
1.7.2. Elvina HARTSHORN was born about 1821 in Ohio.
1.7.3. Malinda HARTSHORN was born in 1826 in Knox County, Ohio. (age 22 in 1850 census)
Malinda HARTSHORN and Joseph SATTERTHWAITE were married on 1 Jan 1854 in Allen County, Ohio.
Joseph SATTERTHWAITE was born (date unknown). JOSEPH W2 SATTERTHWAITE (RICHARD1) was born
07 November 1823 in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died 19 May 1894 in Allen Co - burial in the
Woodlawn Cemetery - Lima, Ohio. He married (1) MARGARET ANN ARMSTRONG 20
October 1847 in Allen Co Ohio. She was born 26 February 1829 in Ohio, and
died 15 January 1849 in Allen Co - Lima,Ohio. He married (2) MARY ELIZABETH
MUSSER 23 April 1850 in Allen Co Ohio. She died Bef. 1854. He married (3)
MALINDA HARTSHORN 01 January 1854 in Allen Co Ohio, daughter of EDWARD
HARTSHORN and MARY SHINABERY. She was born 14 January 1826 in Medina ,Ohio, and died 12 October
1896 in Allen Co - burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery Lima, Ohio.
Child of JOSEPH SATTERTHWAITE and MARGARET ARMSTRONG is:
i. WILLIAM ARMSTRONG3 SATTERTHWAITE, b. 20 December 1848.
Child of JOSEPH SATTERTHWAITE and MARY MUSSER is:
ii. EMMET BARTLEY3 SATTERTHWAITE, b. 17 June 1851, Allen Co Ohio; d. 06
October 1895, Allen Co Ohio - burial in the Walnut Grove Cemetery Delphos,Ohio; m. FREDA PHILLIPS, 19 September 1874, Delphos, Ohio; b. 28
January 1857, Scotts Crossing, Ohio; d. 06 February 1926, Allen Co Ohio burial in the Walnut Grove Cemetery - Delphos,Ohio.
Children of JOSEPH SATTERTHWAITE and MALINDA HARTSHORN are:
iii. ISAAC HARTSHORN3 SATTERTHWAITE, b. 12 April 1861, Wapakoneta, Ohio; d.
29 November 1887, Allen Co - burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery - Lima, Ohio.
iv. EDWARD SATTERTHWAITE.
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1.7.4. Rev. Nathan Walker HARTSHORN , MD was born on 20 Jan 1822 in Knox County, Ohio. (birth date of
1828 given on marriage certificate with Emeline Garver) He appeared in the census on 15 Jun 1860 in Marion Twp,
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Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. 199/199 Edward Hartshorn, 66, farmer, 6000/500, b. Penn.
Elvira Hartshorn, 39, b. Ohio
Charlotte Hartshorn, 16, b. Ohio
Lucetta Hartshorn,14, b. Ohio
Roxanna Hartshorn,11, b. Ohio
Emma Hartshorn, 9, b. Ohio
Benjamin Hartshorn, 7, b. Ohio
Hattie Hartshorn, 3, b. Ohio
Ida M. Hartshorn, 1, b. Ohio
Margrett Miller, 19, domestic, b. Ohio
Elmer Hartshorn, 17, farmer, b. Ohio
He died on 13 Nov 1901 at the age of 79 in Ney, Defiance, Ohio. Obituary: Dr. Nathan W. Hartshorn was born in
Know Co. O., January 20, 1822 and died Nov. 13, 1901 in Ney, Ohio, aged 79 years, 9 months and 24 days.
A stalworth and prominent citizen has passed away. His history is associated with vast developements and
progress in this part of the state. He moved to Allen county with is parents when four years of age and brought up
near Lima. He moved to Putnam county on the Blanchard River in 1856, and from there he moved to Georgetown,
now Ney, Defiance county, 1862 where he has since reside.
He was married to Jane Mason in 1840 and for almost sixty years they labored together, rearing their family
amassing their estate, and contributing to society their quota of good deeds, and inspiration of worthy thought and
high aspirations. He was again married on the twenty thired day of March, 1901 to Emiline Garver, who survives
him to mourn his loss.
At the age of twenty years he began the practice of medicine first in Peru, Ind., and was well known as a
practioner throughout Williams and Defiance counties.
He was also a public officer having served as Justice of the Peace in Washington township Defiance county and
also as Mayor of Ney.
In his early life, when nine years old, he joined the Methodist Episcopal church in Allen Co., at Bluelick Bethel
church, and his life ever since has been closely identified with religion and the church of his choice. He has been a
local preacher in the church for over fifty years, feeling the call to preach when as young as ten years and one of the
regrets of his life was that he did not enter the "effective relation" and become an itinerant minister, giving his
whole time and energy to the church. He was noted in his earlier life as a revivalist, gracious revivals of religion
breaking out under his labors. He was raised a Methodist, and as they moved from place to place, one of their first
efforts was to provide a house of worship.
We recognize in Dr. Hartshorn a man of marked and strong personality. His intellectuality was marked. His
convictions were positive. His influence and success were distinguished. It is sad to note the passing of a man
whose life, attainment and service have meant so much to the community in which he had cast his lot. Like the
felling of a sturdy oak, he, who stood for truth and religion, for the church, for the service of human needs, for good
citizenship, has been brought low in death. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church at Ney at ten o'clock
Friday morning Nov. 15, 1901. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. C. R. davenport, after which the
body was laid to rest in the Ney cemetery. [Bryan Press Thurs Nov 21, 1901 pg 7] Nathan was buried in Ney
Cemetery, Ney, Ohio. He was a Medical Doctor and Methodist Minister. Dr. Nathan W. Hartshorn was born in
Knox County, Ohio, January 20, 1822 and removed from there to Medina County, and from there to Allen County,
where he remained until 1856, when he removed to Putnam County, and from there to Defiance County in 1863,
and from there to Kosciusko County, Indiana and then returned to Georgetown, Defiance County, where he has
since remained in practice. He was also a Methodist minister. He studied medicine with Drs. Harper and McHenry
of Lima 35 years ago. A Dr. Calkins practiced in Georgetown about six years from 1855 to 1860. Georgetown is
now called "Ney".
[Source = History of Defiance County, Ohio 1883, Chapter XXXI, "Washington Township - Georgetown - Voters
in 1845 - Personal Reminiscences" (Ney in Washington Twp) page 374]
Rev. Nathan Walker HARTSHORN , MD and Jane C. MASON were married in 1840 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.
They appeared in the census on 24 Jul 1850 in District No. 6, Bath Twp., Allencounty, Ohio. Nathan is two houses
away from his first cousin, Edward Jr.
Dwelling/house 282/282
Nathan is age 29, physician, real estate, 700, b. Ohio
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wife Jane, age 27, b. Mass.
ch: Marian, M 9, Elmore, M 6, Josephine F 4, all b. Ohio Jane C. MASON, daughter of Jarvis MASON and
Elizabeth HALL, was born on 20 Feb 1823 in near Cambridge, Massachusetts. (1860 census record states that she
was born in NY) She died in Oct 1899 at the age of 76 in Ney, Defiance, Ohio. Mrs. Jane Hartshorn, wife of Dr. N.
W. Hartshorn, of Ney, died on the morning of [Oct] the 9th, of stomach trouble. Funeral at the Ney M. E. church
Tuesday afternoon, She was the mother of a large family, and was a member of the M. E. church many years.
[Bryan Press thurs Oct 19, 1899] She was buried in Ney Cemetery, Ney, Ohio. Jane was Methodist-Episcopal. (or
Maison) Nathan Walker HARTSHORN and Jane C. MASON had the following children:
1.7.4.1. Francis Marion HARTSHORN was born on 23 Dec 1840. He was buried in Columbus, Franklin
County, Ohio. He was a Guard - Ohio State Penitentiary. His obituary reads as follows: Grandin - Mrs. Ellen
M. Hartshorn, who departed this life March 26, 1926. Born April 5, 1845, aged 80 years, eleven months and
twenty days. She was married to Mr. Marion Hartshorn in Columbus, Ohio. Her husband and three sons have
preceded her to the home where there is no parting. She was a devoted wife and mother. She united with the
Methodist church at the age of fifteen and lived as a consistent Christian, and fell asleep in Jesus to await the
resurrection morning. Rev. Baker had charge of the funeral services and spoke with much sympathy and love.
She was laid to rest in the Interlachen Cemetery. (Palatka Times-Herald Obituary dtd Friday, 2 Apr 1926.)
Marion elisted with the rank of corporal on 31 Aug 1861 and mustered into Company B, 81st Ohio Infantry. He
was promoted to Sergeant, 12 Apr 1863 and mustered out 13 July 1865.
Francis Marion HARTSHORN and Ellen M. EDDY were married estimated 1865 in Columbus, Franklin
County, Ohio. Ellen M. EDDY was born on 5 Apr 1845 in Illinois. She died on 26 Mar 1926 at the age of 80 in
Putnam County, Florida. She was buried in Pineview Cemetery, Interlachen, Putnam County, Florida. Francis
Marion HARTSHORN and Ellen M. EDDY had the following children:
1.7.4.1.1. Bert HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
1.7.4.1.2. Ed HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
1.7.4.2. Elmer HARTSHORN was born on 22 Oct 1843. He served in the military between 1862 and 1864 in
Civil War. Elmer enlisted 20 Aug 1862 as a private and was mustered into the Ohio 81st Infantry, Company G.
He was killed in Rome, Georgia. He died on 12 Jul 1864 at the age of 20 in Rome, Floyd, Georgia. Elmer was
buried in Rome, Floyd, Georgia.
1.7.4.3. Josephine HARTSHORN was born on 4 Dec 1845.
Josephine HARTSHORN and Harvey Smith GILMORE were married. Harvey Smith GILMORE was born
(date unknown). Josephine HARTSHORN and Harvey Smith GILMORE had the following children:
1.7.4.3.1. Maud GILMORE was a twin of
Maud GILMORE and Mr. CRAGO were married. Mr. CRAGO was born (date unknown).
1.7.4.3.2. Ollie GILMORE lived Kansas City, Missouri. She was a twin of
Ollie GILMORE and Mr. BRACKEN were married. Mr. BRACKEN was born (date unknown).
1.7.4.3.3. Scott GILMORE was a twin of
1.7.4.3.4. Josie GILMORE lived Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was a twin of
Josie GILMORE and Mr. GUSTAVESON were married. Mr. GUSTAVESON was born (date unknown).
1.7.4.3.5. Chubb Monroe GILMORE was born on 20 Jun 1886 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri. He died
of cirrhosis of the liver on 9 Oct 1937 at the age of 51 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Chubb Monroe GILMORE and May MACCARTHY were married estimated 1917. May MACCARTHY
was born (date unknown). Chubb Monroe GILMORE and May MACCARTHY had the following child:
1.7.4.3.5.1. William Harvey GILMORE was born on 24 May 1919 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. He died on 26 Mar 1995 at the age of 75 in Stuart, Florida.
William Harvey GILMORE and Nancy Kerwer WHITFIELD were married on 20 May 1944 in
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Nancy Kerwer WHITFIELD was born in 1921 in Cleveland,
Cuyahoga County, Ohio. She died on 8 May 1998 at the age of 77 in Mountainside, New Jersey.
William Harvey GILMORE and Nancy Kerwer WHITFIELD had the following children:
1.7.4.3.5.1.1. Nancy Whifield GILMORE was born (date unknown).
1.7.4.3.5.1.2. Sally Bishop GILMORE was born (date unknown).
1.7.4.3.5.1.3. Elizabeth Monroe GILMORE was born (date unknown).
1.7.4.3.6. Harry GILMORE was born (date unknown).
1.7.4.3.7. Ella GILMORE was born (date unknown).
Ella GILMORE and Mr. GUSTAVESON were married. Mr. GUSTAVESON was born (date unknown).
1.7.4.4. Nettie HARTSHORN was born in 1848. She died about 1848 at the age of 0.
1.7.4.5. Charles Irvin HARTSHORN was born on 22 Jul 1850 in Ohio. He died on 3 Jan 1933 at the age of
82 in Defiance County, Ohio.
Charles Irvin HARTSHORN and Elizabeth Sarah "Libbie" TRAVIS were married on 23 Nov 1876 in Defiance,
Ohio. Elizabeth Sarah "Libbie" TRAVIS was born on 17 Jul 1855 in Defiance County, Ohio. She died on 25
May 1937 at the age of 81 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio. She was buried in Ney Cemetery, Ney, Ohio.
1.7.4.6. Jennette HARTSHORN was born on 16 Nov 1854. She lived Los Angeles, California. In the 1880
census of her father, she was identified as Jeanette Allighter, age 26, his daughter.
Jennette HARTSHORN and Charles SWYGART were married. Charles SWYGART was born (date
unknown).
1.7.4.7. Deleal Hiram HARTSHORN was born on 14 Sep 1856 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. He died on 16
May 1940 at the age of 83 in Malvern, Hot Spring, Arkansas. He was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Malvern,
AR. Deleal was a Farmer & Nursery Man, Well Driller. He was Methodist.
Deleal Hiram HARTSHORN and Lillian Jane STAILEY were married estimated 1883 in Ney, Defiance, Ohio.
Lillian Jane STAILEY, daughter of William STAILEY and Mariah GURWELL, was born on 9 Jan 1862 in
Ney, Defiance, Ohio. She died on 22 Aug 1936 at the age of 74 in Malvern, Hot Spring, Arkansas. She was
buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Malvern, AR. Deleal Hiram HARTSHORN and Lillian Jane STAILEY had the
following children:
1.7.4.7.1. Josephine H. "Josie" HARTSHORN was born on 18 Sep 1885 in Washington Twp., Defiance
County, Ohio. She was a Methodist.
Josephine H. "Josie" HARTSHORN and Jessie L. THOMPSON were married on 9 Jan 1920. Jessie L.
THOMPSON was born in 1883 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas. He died in 1951 at the age of 68 in Legion,
Kerr, Texas (Veterans Hosp). He was buried in Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas. Jessie was a Chief Lumber
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Grader. He was Methodist. Josephine H. HARTSHORN and Jessie L. THOMPSON had the following
children:
1.7.4.7.1.1. Charles W. THOMPSON was born on 14 Dec 1920.
Charles W. THOMPSON and Doris GENGLEN were married on 17 Feb 1949. Doris GENGLEN was
born on 17 Feb 1918.
1.7.4.7.1.2. Leslie THOMPSON was born on 7 Dec 1922.
Leslie THOMPSON and June ARMSTRONG were married on 8 Mar 1948. June ARMSTRONG
was born on 12 Aug 1928.
1.7.4.7.2. Laiard Burdertt HARTSHORN was born on 23 Oct 1887 in Ney, Defiance, Ohio. He was born
on 23 Oct 1887. He resided in Laiard died on 6 May 1930 at the age of 42.
Laiard Burdertt HARTSHORN and Mamie O'SHOGRUE were married in Mobile, Mobile, Alabama.
Mamie O'SHOGRUE was born (date unknown).
Laiard Burdertt HARTSHORN and Eva KNIGHT were married on 3 Sep 1912. Eva KNIGHT was born
(date unknown).
1.7.4.7.3. Maudie Mae HARTSHORN was born about 1895. She died on 15 Sep 1895 at the age of 0.
1.7.4.8. Raymond "Doc" HARTSHORN was born on 10 Apr 1859 in Ohio. He died on 1 Feb 1947 at the age
of 87 in Ney, Defiance, Ohio. "Doc" Hartshorn 85, retired Ney veterinarian, passed away early Sunday in his
home. Services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home with Rev. W. E. Turner of
Ney officiating. Burial was in Ney cemetery. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. R. B. Robinson of Los Angeles and
a granddaughter. [Bryan Press Wed. Feb 5, 1947 pg 4] He was a Veterinarian. Raymond was buried in Ney
Cemetery, Ney, Ohio.
Raymond "Doc" HARTSHORN and Matilda GOLLER were married about 1877. Matilda GOLLER was born
in 1866 in Darke County, Ohio. She died in 1913 at the age of 47 in Ney, Defiance, Ohio. She was buried in
Ney Cemetery, Ney, Ohio. Raymond "Doc" HARTSHORN and Matilda GOLLER had the following children:
1.7.4.8.1. Jozie HARTSHORN lived Lancaster, California.
Jozie HARTSHORN and Mr. ROBISON were married. Mr. ROBISON was born (date unknown).
1.7.4.8.2. Grace HARTSHORN was born on 30 Oct 1877 in Darke County, Ohio. She died in 1931 at the
age of 54 in Ney, Defiance, Ohio. She was buried in Ney Cemetery, Ney, Ohio.
Grace HARTSHORN and Mr. BLACKFORD were married. Mr. BLACKFORD was born (date
unknown).
1.7.4.9. Sumner Grant HARTSHORN was born on 31 Oct 1863 in Ohio. He died on 30 Sep 1892 at the age
of 28 in Ney, Defiance, Ohio. Died at the home of his father, Dr. N. Hartshorn, Sumner Hartshorn, aged 29
years and 10 months. He leaves a young wife and a host of friends to mourn his loss. [Bryan Press Sept 8,
1892 pg 2 NEY] He was buried in Ney Cemetery, Ney, Ohio.
Sumner Grant HARTSHORN and Effie MISER were married on 4 Feb 1892 in Defiance County, Ohio. Effie
MISER was born in Feb 1867 in Defiance County, Ohio. She died in 1946 at the age of 79 in Paulding County,
Ohio. She was buried in Live Oaks Cemetery, Paulding County. Sumner Grant HARTSHORN and Effie
MISER had the following child:
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1.7.4.9.1. Charles Sumner HARTSHORN was born on 8 Dec 1892 in Williams County, Ohio. He died
on 15 Sep 1960 at the age of 67 in Williams County, Ohio. He lived Paulding, Ohio. Charles was buried in
Live Oaks Cemetery, Paulding County.
Charles Sumner HARTSHORN and Martha "Mattie" TROYER were married on 8 Dec 1917 in Paulding
County, Ohio. Martha "Mattie" TROYER, daughter of George TROYER and Missouri DAUGHER, was
born on 11 Jan 1890 in Paulding County, Ohio. She died on 15 Nov 1978 at the age of 88 in Paulding
County, Ohio. She was buried in Live Oaks Cemetery, Paulding County.
Rev. Nathan Walker HARTSHORN , MD and Emily OLLIMAN were married. Emily OLLIMAN was born (date
unknown).
Rev. Nathan Walker HARTSHORN , MD and Mrs. Emeline M. GARVER were married on 23 Mar 1901 in
Williams County, Ohio. Mrs. Emeline M. GARVER was born (date unknown).
1.7.5. Edward HARTSHORN Jr. was born in 1829 in Knox County, Ohio. (age 21 in 1850 census) He died in
1874 at the age of 45.
1.7.6. Margaret HARTSHORN was born in 1840.
Edward HARTSHORN Sr. and Mary CRAMER were married after 1824 in Knox County, Ohio. Mary CRAMER died
after 1842 in Allen County, Ohio. Edward HARTSHORN and Mary CRAMER had the following children:
1.7.7. Charles HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
1.7.8. Effa "Effie" HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
Effa "Effie" HARTSHORN and John SCHIFFERLY were married on 4 Oct 1896. John SCHIFFERLY was born
(date unknown).
1.7.9. Ida HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
Edward HARTSHORN Sr. and Elvira MOORE were married on 19 Dec 1842 in Allen County, Ohio. Elvira MOORE,
daughter of Benjamin P. MOORE and Roxanna WOOD, was born about 1821 in Ohio. She died in Jul 1869 at the age of
48 in Livingston County, Missouri. Edward HARTSHORN and Elvira MOORE had the following children:
1.7.10. Jethro HARTSHORN was born in 1843 in Ohio.
1.7.11. Lucetta HARTSHORN was born in 1846 in Ohio. She died on 2 Dec 1887 at the age of 41 in Bryan,
Williams, Ohio. Mrs. Joseph Elder died Friday of consumption. Mr. Elder has the sympathy of many friends
because of his bereavement, having lost by death two children and his wife within a few months. [Bryan Democrat
Thurs Dec 8, 1887 pg 5]
Lucetta HARTSHORN and Joseph ELDER were married on 28 Mar 1868 in Williams County, Ohio. Joseph
ELDER was born about 1836 in Pennsylvania. In 1870 he was a stock dealer. He died about 19 Nov 1899 at the age
of 63 in Ney, Defiance, Ohio. Death of Joe Elder: Joseph Elder died last week and was buried Thursday afternoon.
He was well known for many years and a familiar figure on our streets. Some time ago he was attacked by that
dread disease, cancer, and in spite of everything that could be done, it carried him down. he leaves several children.
[Bryan Press Thurs. Nov. 23, 1899 pg 2] Joseph was buried on 23 Nov 1899 in Ney, Defiance, Ohio. Lucetta
HARTSHORN and Joseph ELDER had the following children:
1.7.11.1. Joseph ELDER Jr. was born about 1870. He died in Jun 1907 at the age of 37. BURIAL OF BODY
INVOLVED MANY
Alvordton People, Health Board, Infirmary Directors and Railroad in Dispute.
Considerable excitement was stirred up at the little village of Alvordton Saturday, when the body of Joseph
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Elder was taken from a Wasbash train, consigned to William Miller.
Elder was a well known laborer at Alvordton, and had been employed by Miller. A few weeks ageo Elder
went to Ann Arbor to undergo an operation, and the firest intimiation the Alvordton people had that he was
dead came when the corpse was delivered at their deport. Elder was a single man, and had no relatives living
near here.
It was not known by what authorty the body was shipped to Mr. Miller, so he refused to accept the body
which carried with it express charges of over $50. With the refusal of Mr. Miller to pay the charges the body
was left on the railway company's hands.
It is said the railroad company refused to give up the body until charges had been paid. The entanglement
next involved the Alordton board of health, and the county board of infirmary directors. The infirmary directors
refused to pay the express charges, but agreed to bury the body. It was then thought by some that the express
company might attempt to ship the body back to Ann Arbor, and it is said that members of the board of health
declared they would not issure a permit for the removal of the body.
Friends of Elder wanted the body buried at Alvordton, and differences were finally adjusted, so that the
body was interred at Alvordton cemetery Monday morning. It is said that the infirmary directors made the
usual allowance for burying a body, and that a part of the express charges were paid from it.
It is said that Elder had about $100 with him when he left Alvordton for the hospital at Ann Arbor, and it is
not known what became of this money. Elder was able to go to Ann Arbor unassisted. [Bryan Fri June 14,
1907 pg 1]
1.7.11.2. Carrie ELDER was born about 1870.
1.7.12. Rosey HARTSHORN was born in 1848 in Ohip.
1.7.13. Benjamin Wellington HARTSHORN was born about Nov 1853 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. He
appeared in the census on 23 Jun 1880 in Clay, Marion County, Iowa. 595/597 B. W. Hartshorn, W, M, 26, farmer,
b. OH (f: MD, m: MD)
Martha Hartshorn, F, W, 23 wife, keeping house b. IA (f: IN, m: IN)
Frank Hartshorn, W, M, 3, son
Charly Hartshorn, W, M, 1, son He died in 1938 at the age of 85 in Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri.
Benjamin was buried in Bellefountaine Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa. Benjamin W. Hartshorn was a farmer in
Tracy, Iowa. He lived in Bigelow, Kansas for a time and went to San Francisco after the earthquake of 1906 to
work in the rebuilding of the city. While there, he remarried, according to family stories, a rich widow with three
daughters. He returned east to Moberly, Missouri, to the home of his son, Earl after an absence of over thirty years.
Benjamin Wellington HARTSHORN and Martha Ellen RUPLE were married on 23 Jul 1876 in Marion County,
Iowa. Martha Ellen RUPLE, daughter of [unk. father of Mary Ellen] RUPLE, was born on 8 Oct 1856 in Tracy,
Marion County, Iowa. She died on 2 Nov 1894 at the age of 38 in Tracy, Marion County, Iowa. She was buried in
Bellefontaine Cemetery, Tracy, Iowa. MRS. B. W. HARTSHORN
Tracy, [IA] Nov. 6, -Died, at her home near Tracy at four o'clock a. m., Nov. 2, 1899, Mrs. Martha Hartshorn, at
the age of 43 years and 20 days.
Martha E. Ruple was born Oct. 8, 1858, near Tracy, and has resided in this community all her live. She was
married to B. W. Hartshorn, July 23, 1876. To this union were born four sons, who were all privileged to be at
home when the mother passed beyond.
Deceased has been a member of the M. E. church since her youth, and by her life adorned her profession of faith.
For twenty years she has been in poor health, and at times in intense pain, but she bore it all with Christian
fortitude and resignation. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, and was held in high esteem by her friends.
Her parents and tree sisters have preceded her to the spirit land, while her husband and four sons survive to cherish
the memory of a Christian wife and mother.
The funeral sermon was preached by her pastor, Samuel Thero, in the church at Tracy, in the presence of a large
congregation of sympathetic friends. The Rebekah sisterhood conducted ritual services at her grave in Bellefontaine
cemetery, where she rests in peace until the earth and sea shall give up their dead. (11-8-1899-unnamed newspaper)
Benjamin Wellington HARTSHORN and Martha Ellen RUPLE had the following children:
1.7.13.1. Frank HARTSHORN was born on 15 Nov 1876 in Marion County, Iowa. He died on 15 Jan 1964 at
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the age of 87 in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa. He was buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery, Tracy, Iowa. SERVICES
FOR FRANK HARTSHORN - Funeral services for Frank Hartshorn of Tracy, who died Jan, 15 at Griffin
Nursing Home in Knoxville, were held Jan. 17 from Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Greenwood
officiating.Burial was in Bellefauntaine cemetery. Casketbearers were Richard Stoud, Harold Beaver, Tom
Mott, Francis Burt, Cecil Howswer and Tracy Douglas.Mrs. Owen Elliott was organist.The son of Ben and
Martha Hartshorn, he was born Nov. 15, 1876 and lived most of his life in the Tracy area.March 1, 1900 he was
united in marriage to Sylvia Wellman.he was a charter member of Tracy Masonic Lodge No. 163.He had been
a cement worker at Tracy for many years.He is survived by his wife and two brothers, Charles of Stanbury, Mo.
and Earl of Moberly, Mo. (Knoxville, IA.Journal or Express, 1/15/64)
Frank HARTSHORN and Sylvia Mae WELLMAN were married on 1 Mar 1900. Sylvia Mae WELLMAN,
daughter of Benjamin WELLMAN and Susan , was born on 14 May 1883 in Marion County, Iowa. She died on
13 Aug 1970 at the age of 87 in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa. She was buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery, Tracy,
Iowa. SERVICES FOR MRS. HARTSHORN
Funeral services for Mrs Sylvai Hartshorn of Tracy who died August 13 at the Knoxville Rest Home, were
held August 15 from Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Clare Biegler officiating. Burial was in Bellefountain
Cemetery.
Casketbearers were Elmer Force, Elmer Crook, Pa--- Cox, Robert Luper, Dal---Wellman and Harold
Wellman. Chapel music was provided.
Sylvia Mae, daughter of Benjamin and Susan Wellman, was born May 14, 1883 in Marion County. She was
united in marriage to Frank Hartshorn on March 1, 1900 and lived her entire life in the Tracy area. She was
preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. John Force of Bussey, a step-sister, Mrs. Laura Schwab of Dumont; several
nieces and nephews
MRS. HARTSHORN DIES THURSDAY AT KNOXVILLE
Mrs. Sylvia Hartshorn, 87, a lifetime resident of the Tracy area, died August 13 at the Knoxville Rest Home.
Funeral services were held August 15 from Williams Funeral Home here with burial in the Bellefountain
Cemetery.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrss. Velda Force of Bussey and Mrs. Laura Schwad of Dumont and other
relatives. (Knoxville, IA. Journal or Express 1970)
1.7.13.2. Charles Oren HARTSHORN was born on 23 May 1878 in Iowa. He died on 11 Mar 1971 at the age
of 92 in Randolph County, Missouri. He was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph County,
Missouri. Resided in Moberly, Mo.; worked on Wabash RR.
Charles Oren HARTSHORN and Alta Edith CROFT were married on 6 Jun 1900 in Tracy, Marion County,
Iowa. Alta Edith CROFT, daughter of Charles CROFT and Mary Elizabeth BLACK, was born on 12 Sep
1878 in Iowa. She died on 22 Jun 1945 at the age of 66 in Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri. She was
buried in Oakland Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri. Charles Oren HARTSHORN and Alta
Edith CROFT had the following children:
1.7.13.2.1. Marie A. HARTSHORN was born about 1901 in Iowa. She resided in in Monroe County,
Missouri
Marie A. HARTSHORN and Edward Forest THOMPSON were married on 1 Jan 1925. Edward Forest
THOMPSON was born on 22 Dec 1893 in Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa. He died on 15 May 1959 at
the age of 65 in Estero, Lee County, Florida.
1.7.13.2.2. Wanita B. HARTSHORN was born on 3 Jun 1905 in Missouri. She died on 20 May 1982 at
the age of 76 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
Wanita B. HARTSHORN and Edward Harold LEVEN were married. Edward Harold LEVEN was born
on 4 Aug 1895 in Illinois. He died on 1 Oct 1950 at the age of 55 in Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri.
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1.7.13.2.3. Charles Oren HARTSHORN Jr. was born on 7 Jun 1913. He died on 10 Jul 1991 at the age
of 78 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. HARTSHORN Charles "Charlie" O., born June 7, 1913, passed away
Wednesday July 10th, 1991 at the age of 78. He had been a resident of Oklahoma City for the past 40
years. Before he and his late wife, Lela O. Hartshorn, had moved to Oklahoma City, he had been associated
with Boys Town of Missouri and the American Red Cross in Kansas City and St. Louis. He had retired
from the American Red Cross in 1978, after 47 years as the Director of Water Safety and First Aid
Programs and Disaster Services Coordinator before retiring from the Oklahoma County Chapter of the
American Red Cross. He was known to many as "Mr. Red Cross" in Oklahoma because of many hours
dedicated to teaching water safety and first aid. He had attained many great achievements in his lifetime,
some being his winning of a Silver Medal in U.S. Olympic tryouts for the 1932 World Olympics in
swimming, being made Honorary Chief of the Oklahoma City Fire Department, the Oklahoma City Police
Department and the Warr Acres Police Department. One of his greatest pleasures was being active in the
training of the Oklahoma City Fire Department, the Oklahoma City Police Department and the Oklahoma
Highway Patrol. His friendship with the Oklahoma City Fire Department was always one of his most
cherished. He often would go to multiple alarm fires or drownings to aid the firemen with first aid and
whatever needed to be done for the victims and their families. In 1978, he was made a life member of
Retired Oklahoma City Firefighters Association. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Lela O.
Hartshorn.
He is survived by a foster daughter, Rosemary Featherly and her husband, Fritz Featherly, a grandson,
Trey Featherly, all of Yukon; one sister, Marie Armstrong of Madison, Mo.; two nephews, Charles
Thompson of Nevada and Bill Levin of Missouri; and a host of other nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 12th, in the chapel at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral
Home with interment following the services at Resurrection Cemetery. Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Rose
Hill 6006 N. Grand Blvd. 848-3744
[Source: The Daily Oklahoman" July 12, 1991]
Charles Oren HARTSHORN Jr. and Lela May ORR were married about 1936. Lela May ORR was born
on 26 Apr 1914 in Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri. She died on 4 Sep 1990 at the age of 76 in
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Lela Orr, passed away Sept. 4, 1990, born April 26, 1914 in Moberly, Mo. She
was the daughter of James and Anne Orr. She was married to Charles O. Hartshorn for 54 years. Moved to
OKC in 1953, where she and Charles made their home. Survivors include her husband, Charles of the
home; foster daughter, Rosemary Featherly and her husband, Henry ""Fritz'' of Yukon; a grandson, Trey
Featherly; sister-in-law, Thelma Orr Mohoney of Moberly, Mo. and a host of nephews and nieces.
Services will be held Thursday, Sept. 6, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel at Resurrection Cemetery.
Under the direction of HAHN-COOK/STREET & DRAPER. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
contributions be made to the Arthritis Foundation. [Source: "The Daily Oklahoman" September 05, 1990]
1.7.13.3. Roy HARTSHORN was born on 8 Dec 1880 in Tracy, Marion County, Iowa. He was buried in Oak
Grove Cemetery, St. Charles, MO. He died on 26 Dec 1933 at the age of 53 in Proviso, Cook County, Illinois.
Ray Hartshorn Well Known Here Dies in Illinois
Ray Hartshorn of Himes, Ill, died Tuesday at the age of 52 years. His remians were brought to St. Charles.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two p.m. from Dallmeyer's funeral parlors, thence to the
Oak Grove cemetery where burial will be made.
Mr. Hartshorn was a brakeman on the St. Charles Accommodation train for eight years.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Callie Hartshorn, he leaves bereaved his step-daughter, Miss Gertrude Farmer.
[St. Charles, Mo. newspaper Thurs Dec. 28, 1933] Roy served in the military (Iowa Private 64th Company
Trans. Corps., WWI). Resided in St. Charles, Missouri. Was said to have married a widow and had no issue.
Roy HARTSHORN and Clarissa ""Calla"" WILLIAMS were married estimated 1910. Clarissa ""Calla""
WILLIAMS was born on 14 Feb 1890. She died on 15 Dec 1952 at the age of 62 in St. Charles, St. Charles,
Missouri. Mrs. C. Hartshorn Died Yesterday In Her 62nd Year
Mrs. Calla Hartshorn, 62, for many years a resident of St. Charles, died yesterday of a cerebral hemorrhage
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at the Soldiers Home Hospital in St. James, Mo., where she had been a patient for two years. She had been ill
for several years.
The daughter of the late Pleasand H. and Mary Bray Williams she was preceded in death by her first
husband, James F. Farmer, and one daughter, Gertrude was born to that union. In In 1933 her second husband,
Ray died.
Survivors include her daugher and son-in-law, Mr. Mrs. A. Gordon Decker, 525 S. 6th; two grandchildren,
Patricia Mettick(thereis a line thru this name so not sure if I've spelled it right , hp) and Canace Decker; one
brother Arthur Williams of Sedalia, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
The body is at the Hackmann Baue funeral home and services will be held at 10 a. m. Thursday at the Fifth
Street Methodist Church with burial in the Oak Grove cemetery
[St. Charles Daily Tues. Dec 16, 1952] She was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Charles, MO.
1.7.13.4. Earl David HARTSHORN was born on 2 Dec 1884 in Bigelow, Kansas. He died on 6 Dec 1967 at
the age of 83 in Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri. He was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Moberly,
Randolph County, Missouri. Earl David Hartshorn lived in Tracy, Iowa until about 1917 when the hardware
store he operated failed. He went to work for the Wabash Railroad in Moberly, Missouri.
Earl David HARTSHORN and Ethel Mitchelltree SMITH were married on 2 Oct 1911 in Des Moines, Polk,
Iowa. Ethel Mitchelltree SMITH, daughter of W. T. SMITH and Belle HAMONDS, was born on 9 Feb 1892
in Tracy, Marion County, Iowa. She died on 24 Jun 1972 at the age of 80 in Randolph County, Missouri. She
was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri. Earl David HARTSHORN and Ethel
Mitchelltree SMITH had the following children:
1.7.13.4.1. Lloyd Earl HARTSHORN was born on 28 Dec 1912 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
Lloyd Earl HARTSHORN and Martha Marie KOBLITZ were married. Martha Marie KOBLITZ was
born (date unknown). Lloyd Earl HARTSHORN and Martha Marie KOBLITZ had the following children:
1.7.13.4.1.1. Lloyd Earl HARTSHORN Jr. was born (date unknown).
Lloyd Earl HARTSHORN had the following children:
1.7.13.4.1.1.1. Jonathan Edward HARTSHORN was born on 3 May 1974.
1.7.13.4.1.1.2. Jeneen Elizabeth HARTSHORN was born about 1984.
1.7.13.4.1.2. Donald Martin HARTSHORN was born (date unknown). Donald M. Hartshorn
concentrates his practice in the real estate and estate planning areas, where he is an
active writer and speaker for both client and professional groups.
Mr. Hartshorn attended the public schools in Wood River, Illinois. He went to the
University of Illinois on an Illinois State Scholarship and was an Edmund J. James
Scholar. He graduated in 1966 with a B.A. degree in the teaching of English and a
minor in speech. Upon graduation, he enrolled at the University of Illinois College of
Law where he was an Assistant Editor of the Law Forum, the College's law review.
He graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in 1969, and was in the top 10 percent of his graduating class.
After teaching business and labor law as an Assistant Professor in the College of Business at Western
Illinois University, Mr. Hartshorn was named an Assistant Dean at the University of Illinois College of
Law. He has subsequently served on the College's Board of Visitors.
Since entering the private practice of law in Peoria in 1974, he has maintained a general practice with
concentrations in real estate and estate planning. He is admitted to practice before the United States
Supreme Court, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of
Illinois, and the Illinois and Missouri court systems.
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He has written and lectured for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) on
residential real estate contracts, and has lectured to numerous other groups on real estate and estate
planning topics. His most recent work for the IICLE was "The Basic Agreement," published in 1995.
Mr. Hartshorn is an active participant in various real estate related organizations. He has served on the
Section Council on Real Estate Law for the Illinois State Bar Association, and has been a member of
the Real Estate Committee of the Peoria County Bar Association since 1985. He is a member of the
Illinois State and Peoria County Bar Associations.
In his practice, Mr. Hartshorn has had extensive experience handling both commercial and residential
real estate matters, including purchase and sale agreements, closings, foreclosures, and loan workouts
for clients including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Resolution Trust Corporation,
leases, and innumerable contract matters. He is attorney for the Peoria Area Association of Realtors,
where his work currently involves active participation in the drafting of new forms for use by realtors
and attorneys in residential sales contracts in the Peoria area. He counsels and advises clients on estate
planning and business succession matters, as well as a wide range of other business and general practice
matters. He also has an extensive background in handling matters involving the liability and obligations
of corporate directors and officers.
1.7.13.4.1.3. Mary Ethel HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
1.7.13.4.1.4. Martha Ann HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
Martha Ann HARTSHORN and Leigh J. DIERBECK were married. Leigh J. DIERBECK was born
(date unknown). Martha Ann HARTSHORN and Leigh J. DIERBECK had the following child:
1.7.13.4.1.4.1. Elizabeth Ann DIERBECK was born (date unknown).
1.7.13.4.2. Martha Belle HARTSHORN was born (date unknown).
Martha Belle HARTSHORN and EHRHARDT were married. EHRHARDT was from in Salisbury,
Chariton County, Missouri
1.7.14. Emma Belle HARTSHORN was born in Jun 1853 in Ohio. She died on 17 Aug 1912 at the age of 59 in
Centralia, Lewis, Washington.
Emma Belle HARTSHORN and James W. SHERMAN were married estimated 1873. James W. SHERMAN died
in 1886. Emma Belle HARTSHORN and James W. SHERMAN had the following child:
1.7.14.1. Frank Stevens SHERMAN was born in 1873 in Iowa. He died on 3 Dec 1930 at the age of 57 in
Centralia, Lewis, Washington.
Frank Stevens SHERMAN and Cindia Delilah RADFORD were married on 26 Feb 1906 in Baker City, Baker,
Oregon. Cindia Delilah RADFORD was born on 12 Feb 1889 in Missouri. She died on 21 Oct 1951 at the age
of 62 in Seattle, King County, Washington. She was the second of five children of David Radford, and Hattie
Hampton. Her family has been difficult to trace. There is a lot of confusion surrounding this person. Her year of
birth and where she was born is unclear. Every document has a different birth year and place. She sometimes
went by the name of Jean, because she didn't like the name Cindia.
She is listed twice on the 1900 census with her parents and siblings. Her birth year is listed as 1889 and 1890.
Place of birth Arkansas and Missouri. Her affidavit for marriage license places her time of birth at 1888. Her
death cert. list her year of birth as 1893. Take your pick. Here is what I know 1900 she lived with her parents
and siblings in Marion Co.Arkansas. In 1906 she was living in Baker City Oregon. She married Frank S.
Sherman at this time. They had one son that was stillborn in Dec.1906. They moved to Hoquiam Washington.
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In 1908 a 2nd son (Charles) was born. Sometime in 1908 she worked at a restaurant owned by Dora Miller, in
Baker City. 1910 she was living in Baker City with her husband Frank and her Mother-in-law. In July of 1910
she left Baker City and moved to Aberdeen Washington. She filed for divorce in 1911, in Chehallis Co. the
papers were never processed. She cited an abusive mother-in law. In 1912 Frank filed and was granted a
divorce in Baker Co. Oregon, he cited desertion in his complaint. Frank was awarded custody of their son
Charles. (Charles is referred to as "Franklin Charles" in Cindia's complaint, and "Frank S. Sherman Jr" in
Frank's complaint. 1920 Cindia and Charles are living in Seattle. Cindia's last name is listed as Brown. She had
eventually remarried at some point between 1913 and 1920. I have not researched this marriage. About 1925
she moved to Alaska. She worked as a barber. She moved back to Seattle (time of this move is unknown) and
married Edward Dowling. She lived in Seattle until her death in 1951. She was a member of Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt Axillary V.F.W. and Rebekah Lodge #6. She is buried at Evergreen Cemetery Seattle Washington.
!Death cert. King County Washington
!1913 Chehalis County Directory
!Cemetery records, Washelli Seattle Washington
!Divorce papers, filed never processed, Chehallis Co.Washington
!1900 census Marion Co. Arkansas. Listed twice once in Union Twp and once
in Dodd City Twp.
! 1910 census Baker City, Baker Co. Oregon
! 1920 census Seattle, King Co. Washington
1.7.15. Harriet "Hattie" HARTSHORN was born on 2 Jul 1857 in Allen County, Ohio. She died on 29 Sep 1936
at the age of 79 in Bryan, Williams, Ohio. Mrs. Hattie Struble: The death of Mrs. Hattie Struble occurred in Toledo
Sept. 28. She was the wife of Charles Struble and the family formerly resided in Bryan, where remains were
brought for burial. [Bryan Press Thurs Oct 8, 1936 pg 2] She was buried in Fountain Grov Cemetery, Pulaski Twp.,
Williams County, Ohio. Lot #845 Hattie lived Toledo, Ohio.
Harriet "Hattie" HARTSHORN and Charles E. STRUBLE were married estimated 1877. Charles E. STRUBLE,
son of Martin STRUBLE and Rebecca , was born in 1853. He died on 5 May 1948 at the age of 95 in Toledo, Lucas
County, Ohio. Charles E. Struble, a former resident of Bryan, passed away at his home in Toledo Wednesday
morning after an illiness of several weeks due to a fall. No funeral arrangements had been made at press time other
than that services will be in Toledo, with interment in Fountain Grove at Bryan. [Bryan Press Weds. May 5, 1948]
He was buried in Fountain Grov Cemetery, Pulaski Twp., Williams County, Ohio. Lot #845 Harriet HARTSHORN
and Charles E. STRUBLE had the following children:
1.7.15.1. Walter M. STRUBLE was born in 1879. He died on 8 Aug 1890 at the age of 11. Died Friday
morning, August 8, 1890, Walter M., son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Struble, in the eleventh year of his age. [Bryan
Democrat Thurs Aug. 14, 1890 pg 5]
1.7.15.2. Helen STRUBLE was born in 1888. She died in 1900 at the age of 12.
1.7.15.3. Guy STRUBLE was born in 1888. He died in 1954 at the age of 66.
Preparer:
Derick S. Hartshorn
1204 4th Street Drive, SE
Conover, NC 28613-1827
(828) 464-4981
[email protected]
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