Seneca - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Utz Museum, 1972, Attica or Tiffin? Does it still exist?

bonniewalsh — 15 Sep 2002 8:00:22 GMT

Does the Utz Museum still exist. It was run about 1972 by a Marguerite Utz about age 85 years. Was it in Attica or Tiffin, Ohio?

King Family Tiffin Seneca County Ohio

Steve Hargrove — 25 Jun 2005 3:42:46 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the following people?

William Herbert King

His son:

Frank Patrick King
born March 15, 1875 in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
died February 28, 1940 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Frank Patrick King married Cellestine A. Schmidt (Smith) about 1903 in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.

Cellestine A. Schmidt was born in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio April 08, 1874. she died October 31, 1943 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Any information anyone may have concerning these people will be greatly appreciated. after two years of looking i have exhuasted all info I can find.

Thanks for your time and any help you can provide.

Steve Hargrove

Name of old hotel run by Speltz/Redfox

Sara Spelz — 19 Oct 2001 9:38:29 GMT

Does anybody know anything about an old hotel that was possibly located in Bascom (or maybe Hopewell)? It was run by Mathias and Maria Speltz (Spells/Spelz) probably in the 1850s and then later by their daughter, Mary Redfox, wife of Frederick Redfox. I don't know if the hotel is still around (my guess is that it's not), but it was still around in 1886, as Mary Redfox was listed in the book, "The History of Seneca County, Ohio" that was published that year. Anything would be helpful. Thanks.

Obit 1900 Sudden Death of Mrs. Philip Seifert

mutchmj — 10 Sep 2008 5:24:33 GMT

Obituary taken from the Advertiser, Tiffin, Ohio:

December 25, 1900
Sudden Death of Mrs. Philip Seifert
When Philip Seifert, a well known pioneer resident of Union Street, arose Monday morning, he found his aged life partner lying on the floor of a room at his home. Investigation revealed that Mrs. Seifert was still alive, but before medical aid could be summoned, she expired; heart trouble being the cause of death. The deceased had been in her usual good health up to the time of retiring Sunday evening.

Mrs. Seifert, born Thiery, was born in Germany 77 years ago and came to America in 1847, settling with her parents in Seneca Township. On February 20, 1850, she was married to her grief-stricken husband, in New Riegel. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in this city last February, at which time the Advertiser published an extended biographical sketch of the highly respected couple. Eight children of the deceased survive.

The funeral services will be held in St. Joseph's Caholic Church at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning.

Obituary for Joel W. Platt Dec. 02, 1897

mutchmj — 10 Sep 2008 5:20:29 GMT

Obituary for Joel W. Platt
Tiffin Daily Tribune,
Dec. 02, 1897, Thursday Evening, Page 4 Column 3
Another of Seneca county's pioneers passed, quietly away at his home in Republic, Wednesday, about 12 o'clock. Mr Platt ate his breakfast of oyster soup and coffee and was feeling as well as usual. About noon Mrs Platt ran for her daughter, Mrs J L Cole and when they returned to the house they found him sitting in his chair unconscious and he soon passed to the great beyond. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church, Friday morning, at 10 o'clock.
Joel W Platt was born in Steuben county, NY, Jan 12, 1809, and came to Seneca county, Ohio, in 1834 and was married to Amanda Norton, June 1, 1834. To this union were born six children--three sons and three daughters, four of which survive him--Mrs M E Way, Mrs A Maria Cole, of Republic, J C Platt of Missouri, and Styles Platt, of Fostoria. The oldest son, Edson, died in the army. He leaves also sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Mrs Platt, his faithful companion of sixty-three years, survives him and is in her eighty-seventh year. She is able to do her light housekeeping. Mr Platt's postoffice address has always been Republic, since he came to Ohio. He was a charter member of the Republic Baptist church. He has always been an honorable, upright citizen, beloved by all who knew him. During his life he has suffered from many hardships. At one time while at work he fell from a ladder, breaking his arm and injuring him on his head. He had his second eyesight and was able to read the newspapers without the aid of glasses. At times he would be unable to hear a person's voice and perhaps the next day be able to hear common conversation.

Billman - Powell

JHardy2870 — 27 Aug 2008 11:25:11 GMT

I need help finding the wives of George Billman of Clinton Twp., Seneca Co., OH. He left 1st wife, Elizabeth Powell about 1864 and married Evaline ? prior to 1870. He died 1879 in Allen Co., Indiana and left everything to his dear wife, Elizabeth. Was there a 3rd wife? George's children were John, Peter, Wilson and Daniel of Seneca and Charles, Richard, Alice and Mahala born in Indiana. Any help appreciated.
Jeannine Hardy

Baker, Daniel and Sarah (Drinkwater)

CallResearchOne — 26 Aug 2008 1:28:57 GMT

Hello:
I am looking for someone who might have further information about the family of Daniel Baker. He was born in 1846 in Thompson Twp., Seneca County, OH, and eventually married Sarah Drinkwater. He served in the 3rd OVC during the Civil War. I do not have a photo of him and Sarah together. If someone has one, please let me know.

Also any information about his father, Samuel and mother, Mary, would be really appreciated, as well. Thank you.
Jan

Nicholas Marx/Marks 1809-1887- New Riegel

gleisen_1 — 15 Aug 2008 4:34:48 GMT

In 1847 Nicholas Marx and his wife Theresia came to the USA from Meysembourg, Mersch, Luxembourg. On the ship, the Bark Case, along with them were Nicholas's niece, Elisabeth Hoffmann, a daughter of his oldest sister, Anne Margaretha Marx Theisen, Elisabeth's husband, Nicholas Hoffmann, and their 22 month-old daughter, Margaretha, plus a nephew, Nicholas Theisen. In the next year or so, the entire Theisen family joined the Marx and Hoffmann families in Seneca County. That included Anne Margaretha Marx and her husband, Johann Theisen, plus two more sons, Nicholas (another one) and a young son Michael Theisen.

Between 1856-1858 the entire Theisen/Hoffmann family moved west to central Minnesota in order for the families to acquire sufficient farmland to support their families.

I wish to know more about the family of Nicholas and Theresa Marx/Marks. This is what I have so far:
Nicholas Marks Jr. born abt Oct 1848 in Senca County
Edward Marks born 31 Oct 1850 in Seneca County
Elisabeth Marks born 3 April 1853 in Seneca County
Anne Marks born abt July 1857 in Seneca County
Michael Marks born abt Sept. 1860 in Seneca County
Catherine Marks born after 1860 in Seneca County
Dominick Marks born after 1860 in Seneca County
Thomas Marks born after 1860 in Seneca County

I am descended from the Hoffmann/Theisen family, and I have acquired information on the Marx ancestors in Luxembourg. I am willing to share this information with descendants of Nicholas and Theresa Marx.

adams family in tiffin ohio Earl Adams

rentim11 — 3 Aug 2007 4:53:19 GMT

I am looking for information on my father Earl Arden Adams of Tiffin ohio. He was Born Feb 7 1919 , two brothers Melvin and Byron Adams . I know he was married to Emma (Rittenhouse ) Adams , then to my mother Georgia ( Funk ) Adams . I would like to know more information and who his family is . If anyone has any information or knows a family tree please let me know .
thanks ,
His daughter

Veronica Hoepf Cramer info

cbauer46 — 2 Aug 2008 4:05:46 GMT

I am looking for info on Veronica who was a sister to my g-grandmother, Magdalena Hoepf Mann. Veronica was married to David I. Cramer and passed away in California.

If anyone has info regarding Veronica, including an obit I look forward to hearing from you.

The Hoepf family also had members who spelled the name HEPP.

Thanks.

John Paine/Sarah Lawrence Paine

CallResearchOne — 17 Jul 2008 8:29:09 GMT

Hello:
I am researching the John Paine family that came to Seneca County, OH, Adams Twp., around the 1830s. Both he and his wife, Sarah Lawrence, were born in Maryland. The Paine and Lawrence families moved to Pickaway County, OH, first then on to Seneca County. I am a direct descendant of the Paine family and the Lawrence family and would like to find the ancestry of these families. They had two sons that I am aware of at this time: Jesse and James. James married Marie or Maria Kline. They had a daughter, Nancy, who married Wilson Pontius, who is my great-great-grandfather. Thank you.

Jan

Geroge H. BRICKNER, (1834-1904)

MsScarlet1957 — 27 Jul 2008 11:20:30 GMT

This from "Portrait and Biographical RECORD of Sheboygan County, Wis." page 521

"HON. GEORGE H. BRICKNER, Member of Congress from the Fifth Wisconsin District, and President of the Brickner Woolen Mills Company, of Sheboygan Falls, was born January 21, 1834, in the village of Anspach, Bavaria, Germany, which is situated near Wurzburg, on the Main, and is a son of Michael and Margaret (Reddelbach) Brickner. His father was born in Anspach, September 20, 1799, and became a thrifty man of affairs, being in comfortable circumstances. After one year in school in his native country, our subject accompanied his parents to America in May, 1840. On reaching the New World, the family settled in Seneca County, Ohio, where the father purchased a farm and engaged in agricultural pursuits. His death occurred at his home in Tiffin, Ohio, June 16, 1883. His good wife, who was born in Rothen, Bavaria, December 8, 1804, died in Tiffin, April 23, 1864. They were consistent members of the Catholic Church, and were much respected.

George H. Brickner pursued his studies in the public schools of his new home, and was employed on his father's farm, where he was taught lessons of morality, industry and economy. In 1850, when sixteen years of age, he began clerking in a general store at Tiffin, Ohio, at the munificent salary of $5 a month. True to the principles of frugality inculcated by home teaching, he lived within that modest income. He devoted himself with assiduity and fidelity to his duties, and soon won promotion and an increase of pay, until in the course of time he received a larger salary than was paid any other clerk in the city, and had several offers of good situations. Early in 1855, Mr. Brickner embarked in merchandising at Tiffin, Ohio, with a partner, but, becoming satisfied that the connection would never prove either pleasant or profitable, he sold his interest to his partner. Having decided to come West and engage in business, he soon got together the fruits of his labor, and before leaving home received a present of $200 from his father, who remarked, "If you make good use of this, I will give you more." Some time later, having been convinced that his son had made good use of the money, he asked him how much more he wanted, and was told, "Not any." From that time forward, George H. made his way successfully and unaided, building up extensive business interests and accumulating valuable property. He received nothing more from his father until the estate was settled a few years since.

In August of 1855, Mr. Brickner removed to the village of Cascade, Sheboygan County, Wis., and there opened a general store. Later, he also owned and operated an ashery, a flouring-mill and a farm, in all of which enterprises he was successful. He continued in business at that place until 1868, when he bought Mr. Prentiss' half-interest in the Sheboygan Falls Woolen Mills, and formed a partnership with B. F. Heald, under the firm name of Brickner & Heald. That connection was continued for four years, when Mr. Brickner bought Mr. Heald's interest, thus becoming sole owner of the property. Having greatly extended the plant, and having purchased the Riverside Mills, he conducted the business alone from that time until 1887, when he converted the business into a corporation. The Brickner Woolen Mills Company was incorporated in May, 1887, with a capital stock of $100,000. George H. Brickner was chosen President, and his son, William Clay, Treasurer. The plant is situated on the west bank of the Sheboygan River, and adjacent to the railroad bridge on the south side. The factory is a fine four-story brick building, two hundred feet long by fifty in width, and is known to the trade as a six-set mill, operated by water-power owned by the company. Eighty hands are employed, and an average of two hundred and fifty thousand pounds of wool are used annually. The manufacture of shawls constitutes the principal products of the mill, although dress goods and cassimeres are manufactured to quite an extent. The capital stock, with the exception of a very small per cent., is held by Mr. Brickner and his family. In 1889, Mr. Brickner engaged in the manufacture of glass at Tiffin, Ohio, in company with Mr. Schieck. This company has an extensive plant, and is the only one in this country that manufactures colored blown Venetian window glass. Its pay-roll amounts to $6,000 a month.

On the 9th of September, 1858, Mr. Brickner was united in marriage at the Church of the Holy Name, in Sheboygan, to Miss Anna Elizabeth Ogle. Mrs. Brickner was born in Maryland, and is a daughter of William and Mary Ogle. She is a descendant of the noted Ogle family of Maryland, which has furnished five Governors for that commonwealth. Samuel Ogle, who came from England in the interests of Lord Baltimore, was provincial Governor in 1732, and his son Benjamin was elected to succeed him in 1798. In later years, three brothers were chosen to the same honorable position.

Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Brickner, of whom three are living. Georgiana, the eldest, is the wife of T. C. Hawkins, of Tiffin, Ohio, who is manager of the Brickner & Schieck Glass Company, of that city; Mary Margaret was the wife of Edward Chase, and her death occurred February 24, 1893; William Clay is Superintendent and manager of the Brickner Woolen Mills Company, of Sheboygan Falls; and Lillah Isabella, the youngest of the family, resides with her parents.

In politics, Mr. Brickner is a Democrat. During the war he was elected Treasurer of the town of Lyndon, and later was President of the Village Board of Sheboygan Falls. In 1888 he was elected Representative to Congress from the Fifth Wisconsin District; was re-elected in 1890, and again in 1892, being the present incumbent, and serving his third term. In the last Congress he was Chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Treasury Department, and a member of the Committee on Inter-State and Foreign Commerce. He is Chairman of the sub-committee of the last-named committee, called the "Committee in Light-House and Life-Saving Service."

Mr. Brickner and wife are members of the Catholic Church. The record of the lives of successful men who have sprung from humble origin, and by their own efforts, unaided, have won prominence, must serve to encourage the young and ambitious to strive on, hopeful of success. As shown in this brief sketch, our subject is essentially a self-made man. The possessor of good principles, a manly independence, good natural ability and indomitable energy, he applied himself with zeal and perseverance to whatever he undertook, and success has crowned his efforts in a marked degree. His course as a business man has been distinguished by a conservative spirit of enterprise, strict integrity, and the application of correct business principles. In his official career in Congress, he has proved an active and useful member, showing an earnest desire for sound and healthful legislation, rather than the promotion of partisan policy. Among the substantial benefits he as secured for the people of Sheboygan County, are two large appropriations--one for the erection of a fine postoffice and custom house at Sheboygan, and the other for the extension of the harbor at the same place."
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His photo can be seen at:
http://www.sheboyganhistory.com/images/bricknerpic.jpg
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George was my first cousin, 4x removed.
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His daughter, Georgina, and her husband were living in Marion, Indiana by 1920 census and still there in 1942, then I loose track of them.
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My question is:
Does anyone know "Where" George's glass plant was in Tiffin, such as an address? I would like to go there and take a photograph. Would it have been where "Tiffin Glass" ended up being? Maybe the Georgina sold the Brickner plant to them and they named it Tiffin Glass?

Sarah (Waggoner) Hedges, 1827-1866, Tiffin, Seneca Co, OH Is she daughter of Samuel Waggoner?

PStehm — 9 Jul 2008 4:51:47 GMT

Seeking to connect Sarah (Waggoner?) Hedges, wife of William Connell Hedges to possible father, Samuel Waggoner and his wife, Charlotte (Van Pelt) Waggoner. Sarah was born 31 May 1827 in New York and died 14 Sep 1866 in Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH. Need obit or any proof of relationship. Any help appreciated.
Phyllis
The Woodlands, TX

Paine, John/Sarah Jane Lawrence Paine

CallResearchOne — 29 Jun 2008 2:40:42 GMT

I hope that some one will be able to help me with genealogy information on John Paine and Sarah Jane Lawrence Paine, husband and wife, parents of James Paine. I would like information on where either or both may have been born and where they came from before Pickaway and Seneca Counties. Thank you.
Jan

Seneca County courthouse information

MsScarlet1957 — 19 Jun 2008 3:38:11 GMT

The Tiffin Historic Trust, Heritage Ohio, Preservation Ohio
and other concerned citizens invite you to attend
"This Place Matters"
The Seneca County Courthouse
Tiffin, Ohio
Sunday, June 22, 2008

Join advocates to help demonstrate that This Place Matters.
The proposed demolition of the 1884 Seneca County Courthouse
is not just a local issue!

Speakers at 2:30
Featuring the "Courthouse Girls" from Randolph County, IN
Photo at 3:00
On the Seneca Courthouse Lawn

When we lose a historic place, we lose a part of who we are.

For more information, contact Joyce Barrett, Executive Director of Heritage Ohio, at 614.258.6200.

T.F. McKee, 1897

amyarmstrong — 9 Jun 2008 8:42:11 GMT

T.F. McKee, agent for the T.WV.&O. railroad at Bloomville, died about 1:45 Monday morning. Mr. McKee had been ill for several years with a complication of diseases. He was about 48 years old and leaves a wife and two sons. Mr. McKee has been agent and telegraph operator for his company at Bloomville for years and was well known among railroad men. [Mansfield (OH) Semi-Weekly News: 22 January 1897, Vol. 13, No. 7]

AGRICULTURAL CENSUS' 1850

jabjeb — 21 May 2008 9:32:48 GMT

Does anyone know if an Agricultural Census exists for Ohio for the year 1850?? Also, was a mid-decade, or state census ever done for Ohio? I'm looking for my gg-grandpa, Anton Bogner, who bought land in Thompson Twp. in Sept. of 1843. He and his family arrived in NY 29May 1843 from LeHavre, France, and I assume, traveled directly to Ohio. I have to wonder how/why he picked Ohio, relatives maybe?? There is a mystery surrounding his arrival there in Thompson Twp., as to whether his wife, Regina, gave birth to a son, and both died shortly after arriving in Seneca Co.....so many questions I have !!!

Hope someone can direct me!
Thanks!
Joyce

Need 1850 census Archibald King Republic or Lowell, Ohio & death date?

hslawblm — 19 May 2008 11:25:46 GMT

Need 1850 census ofr Archabbld King or Archibald King who lived
in either Republic or Lowell, Seneca co., Ohio.

His wife was Elizabeth (Kocher) King.

also need to find his death date. He was in the 1860 census in Lowell,
OHio but not in the 1870
census.
there are other Archibald Kings in the 1850 US census but not the one
who was married to
Elizabeth.
Is there a death record in Seneca Co. for Archibald King who died
between 1860-1870?
He married Elizabeth Kocher in Crawford co., I think.

thanks, Bonnie

Jones Family in Seneca County Ohio

kcoe99133 — 16 May 2008 6:36:18 GMT

I understand that a Huldah Jones married John W. Miller (minister) in 1834 in Seneca County Ohio.
I would also like to find their marriage record and family members if possible.
Thanks, Kathy Coe

KEMP / STARTZMAN, 1873

amyarmstrong — 10 May 2008 1:07:58 GMT

Married, in the Lutheran Church of Tiffin, Ohio, on the 29th. of October, 1874, by Rev. J. Steck, Mr. Daniel W. Kemp to Miss Sallie M. Startzman. [Shelby (OH) Independent News: 04 December 1873, Vol. 6, No. 6]

Henry Hershiser, 1873

amyarmstrong — 6 May 2008 11:51:21 GMT

Henry Hershiser, aged 74 years, formerly from Seneca Co., O., died at the residence of his son, W.A. Hershiser, Esq., in Columbus, on March 27th. He was a brother of John Hershiser,, Sr., of this vicinity, and formerly came from Bedford, Penna. He was a member of the Congregational Church in Columbus, and highly esteemed as a most excellent man.

[Shelby (OH) Independent News: 03 April 1873, Vol. 5, No. 23]

Henry Hershiser, 1873

amyarmstrong — 6 May 2008 11:51:01 GMT

Henry Hershiser, 1873

amyarmstrong — 6 May 2008 11:50:44 GMT

New Bowe Website Available!

nmaliwes — 6 May 2008 7:41:54 GMT

Hi Everyone,
The American Pomeroy Historic Genealogical Association has just launched a new Bowe Family website, featuring 5 old photo albums of the Erastus Guilford Bowe Family from Tiffin, OH.
Please take a moment to visit the site at:
http://www.americanpomeroys.org/BoweCollection.html

If you have any questions or solutions to some of our photo mysteries, please contact me at roots@cxtec.com

Thanks!
Nancy Maliwesky, Director, APHGA

Raver, Jacob and Susanna

OhioJan — 1 May 2008 5:56:28 GMT

I would like to find out more information about Jacob and Susanna Raver who lived in, it is believed, Scipio Twp.,Seneca County, OH, in or around 1850, according to the census. Did they have children at that time? Was a daughter born in Seneca County to them named Abbe or Abby? Thank you.

Jan

FABER Family Tree - Looking for family info. on Faber's.

dale_faber — 9 Mar 2008 7:51:53 GMT

My Faber's came from Germany & settled in Seneca & Wyandot Counties.

Grandparents: Henry & Goldie {Hibbits} Faber
Henry was born 06 Jan 1880 in Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio {Glen Avenue}229, and died 24 Oct 1956 in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio {at home 4 Minerva Street in}.

He married GOLDEN "GOLDIE" PEARL HIBBITS 30 May 1902 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, daughter of GEORGE HIBBITS and MARY MOORMAN. She was born 23 Jan 1885 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio, and died 18 Dec 1951 in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.

Children of HENRY FABER and GOLDEN HIBBITS are:

i. CHARLIE FABER, b. Aft. 1902, Ohio; d. Unknown.
ii. SON FABER, b. 1903; d. 1903, Still Born..
iii. FRANKLIN "FRANK" GROVER FABER, b. 20 Sep 1904, Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio; d. 07 Sep 1981,
Denver, Colorado.
iv. CARL H. FABER, b. 30 Sep 1908, Ohio; d. 26 Feb 1972, Belle Center, Logan County, Ohio.
v. UNKNOWN FABER, b. Bef. 1910; d. Bef. 1910.
vi. GEORGE CHRISTOPHER FABER, b. 02 Dec 1911, Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio; d. 20 Jun 1993, Toledo,
Lucas County, Ohio.
vii. BARTLET MARTIN FABER, b. 07 Oct 1914, Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio; d. 04 Jan 2001, Tiffin, Seneca
County, Ohio (In the emergency room of Mercy Hospital, Tiffin, Ohio..
viii. PAUL E. FABER, b. 03 May 1917, Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio {Glen Avenue}; d. 14 Jun 1991, Port
Clinton, Sandusky County, Ohio.
ix. DANIEL HAROLD FABER, b. 10 Sep 1919, Berwick, Ohio; d. 22 Aug 1982, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.
x. ROBERT KENNETH FABER, b. 24 May 1921, Unknown, Ohio; d. 15 Jan 2005, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio
(VA Hospital in).
xi. GOLDIE KATHRINE {Vogel}FABER, b. 03 Feb 1923, Seneca County, Ohio; d. 29 Jul 1996, Tiffin, Seneca County,
Ohio {11:56 AM in Hospital at}.
xii. RICHARD FABER, b. 05 Oct 1925, Berwick, Ohio.
31 04 Jul 2006
xiii. ARTHUR FABER, b. 29 Nov 1926, Berwick, Ohio; d. 01 Oct 2000, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio 44883.
xiv. GIRL (TWIN 1) FABER, b. Aft. 1926; d. Aft. 1926.
xv. GIRL (TWIN 2) FABER, b. Aft. 1926; d. Aft. 1926.

If you connected or have any information on any of these Faber's please contact me. I am willing to exchange info. also.

Thank you, Dale

Looking for Mary Smith

MsScarlet1957 — 18 Apr 2008 6:23:12 GMT

I am looking for a current email for Mary Smith.
her old email was marymsmith@comcast.net
her husband is a ggg-grandson to Rudolph Schmidt of Seneca Co., Ohio.
Mary and I had previously corresponded about this family.
Please reply to me privately, so not to cause Mary's new email to be caught up by webspiders!
Thanks in advance for any help!
-Kristina Kuhn Krumm

Anna E. Padgham/Carlisle b. 1848 d. 1892

anntomica — 18 Apr 2008 9:12:42 GMT

Who can tell me anything about this person:

Anna E. (Padgham) Carlisle OR (Carlisle) Padgham

b. 16 Aug 1848 d. 20 Oct 1892

She is buried at Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria

Thanks for any tips, Ann

Is your family one I am searching for, please look!

terry in ohio — 21 Feb 2002 11:53:03 GMT

FRANCIS;FLOWERS;PADEN;SMITH;SMART
CHURCHILL;HODGKINSON;
MOORE;SCOTT;CLAVEN(CLAVIN) WADDINGTON
KAUFMAN;PAPENFUSS
ROUSH;ROHM
willing to trade and share info on these family members if we are connected....searching for the missing links, you may have one or i may have one you need, appreciate any repllies received!!!

Cora Mae Wagner Boroff

Kathy Steinman — 3 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Need info about Cora Mae Wagner Boroff who resided in Seneca county, Tiffin. Here is what I know: Cora Mae was daughter of Sylvester and Malissa Wagner, Cora Mae's paternal grandparents were Martha (Davis) and Jesse Wagner.
Cora Mae married Albert Boroff. What I need is info about Cora Mae's children if any and most important...info about her mother's family. Cora Mae's great grandparents on her father's side are my great-great-great grandparents and I need their parents names.

Need Obit Eliz Anway died 3-13-1884 Tiffin, Seneca Co., Ohio

hslawblm — 1 Apr 2008 10:57:26 GMT

I need a lookup on an obit for Harrison and Elizabeth (Hillis) Anway. Especially interested in finding who parents of Elizabeth were:
**Elizabeth (Hillis) Anway who died 4 MAR 1884 in Seneca Co., Ohio.
Obit can be found Tiffin Weekly Tribune 13 MAR 1884, p.2, col.6.
also in Seneca Advertiser 13 MAR 1884, p. 6, col. 7. and the Clyde Enterprise, 20 MAR 1884, p.3, col.4

**Her husband Harrison Anway died 17 MAR 1888 and must have been important as there were several obits.
Obit found Seneca Advertiser 22MAR 1888, p.1, col.7
and Tiffin Daily Tribune 20 MAR 1888, p. 1, col.2
and Tiffin Daily Tribune 19 MAR 1888, p. 4, col.5
and Seneca Advertiser 22 MAR 1888, p.1, col. 7
and Tiffin Daily Tribune 22 MAY 1888, p.2, col.2

thanks for any help!
bonnie

Culvers in Seneca County

corrinaWaggy — 28 Mar 2008 3:50:30 GMT

I am a descendent of Captain George Washington Culver born approximately 1823 near Sycamore Ohio. At that time Sycamore was part of Seneca Co as Wyandot Co was not formed until 1845. I have hit a brick wall concerning GW's parents. Does anyone know where birth records are kept for this early? THe Health Dept and other vital records offices only go back to the 1850's. I have also been trying to find an obituary for him. He died in the Civil War in either 1964 or 1867 (records confict) and was buried near Sycamore in Oct 1867. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you.

Need an obituary from 2003, please?

MargeCounterman75 — 25 Mar 2008 4:19:44 GMT

Would like the obituary for Wendall Wayne Kidwell, 3rd.
6 Jan 1969
7 Dec 2003 Tiffin, Seneca Co., Oh.

His wife was Jennifer Lynn Lange. His parents were Wendel Wayne and Barbara Kidwell.

Thank you so very much.
grannycount@verizon.net

Seneca Co. NATURALIZATIONS..1840's

jabjeb — 20 Mar 2008 9:44:07 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I might look for Naturalization records from the early 1840's ? In Sept. 1843 my ANTOINE / ANTON BOGNER bought land in Thompson Twp. Am I correct in assuming that he had to have lived on the land for 5 yrs before being able to apply for citizenship?? I have been unable to determine exactly when he arrived in the States, and Seneca County, so I'm hoping that finding some Naturalization records might help me out!!

Any suggestions? and thank you!
Joyce Bogner-VanderVere

Geraldine-Heidelberg College Graduate

gerrikopp — 9 Mar 2008 7:47:45 GMT

Ran across a photo of a Geraldine- Says she is a graduate of Heidelberg collect in Tiffin. Ohio. There is no other info on the photo. Photo was taken by studio in Bucyrus, Ohio.

Emma Sparks

KimCorrine — 7 Mar 2008 12:38:02 GMT

Emma Sparks was born in 1871 in Republic, Seneca County, OH, the daughter of Susan Measle and John Sparks. I would like to know who she married and where she died.

RE: John C. Sheller family picture

Cherri58 — 22 Feb 2008 9:06:53 GMT

I am looking for someone who can tell me for sure who is in the family picture of the John C. Sheller family.

Louis Nigh 1926-1981

MsScarlet1957 — 26 Jan 2008 1:11:34 GMT

I received a photo of Louis Nigh (1926-1981) and "wife."
My problem is that it was not identified as to which of his two wives it is in the photo.

First wife was: Phyllis Mae Harding (1928-1948) He married her in 1946.
After her early death, he married Regina Hemmerly in 1950.
Please look at this link in my website and tell me if you can which wife it is in the photo:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ohio/pic/nigh_louis...
Thank you in advance.
-Kristina Kuhn Krumm
homepage: http://kriskuhn.net

Marriage License/Obituary

MarilynCanfield — 24 Jun 2001 5:52:51 GMT

I have a copy of an obituary of Emily Dellenbach Switzer b. 1794 Switzerland, md. Henry Switzer , possibly Seneca Co.Ohio.
I also have a copy of a Marriage License issued to Jacob Myres and Elizabeth Sheller 16, January 1838 Seneca County.
If these are of any interest contact mlcan@worldnet.att.net

Joseph Worth Spitler

dianelearoyd14 — 21 Jan 2008 1:58:45 GMT

Hi Betsy
I managed to get some more information.He was the son of Jacob (born 1813) and Amanda (Redman)Spitler of Augusta,co.VA.
Joseph was born in 1850.married to a Mary Catherine Angeline Crosby.They had John?Jacob,Leonard.
Now Jacob is the one that I cant find after the 1910 census.is there any books I can purchase that can give me some information
regards Diane

Loudon township cemetery question

MsScarlet1957 — 6 May 2007 2:37:47 GMT

Becki Pachasa wrote to me today about an entry she found on page 618 of the History of Seneca County..
"Oak Grove Cemetery Association, of Loudon Township, was organized June 13, 1857, with John M. Sheller, president; B. E. Stephens, clerk: R. M. Ranney, Thomas Foughty, Nathan Wade, D. S. Rumple and Perry Chance, trustees."
She suggests that possibly here they speak of the cemetery I have listed online as "Loudon Cemetery."
Can anyone help with this?
There is no "Oak Grove" listed for Seneca county in the "Ohio Cemetery" book published in 2003

SPITLER - need verification of info for DAR membership

elizabethmphillips — 15 Jan 2008 7:22:40 GMT

I'm hoping someone can help me out there. I decided to join the DAR and I know that I have an ancestor named Jacob SPITLER (1749-1829), who fought in the Revolutionary War from Virginia. He's buried in Fairfield County, OH. From what I understand there is even a DAR marker on his grave, which means he is officially recognized as being a Revolutionary War veteran.

After the family had moved from Virginia to Fairfield County, Ohio, they then moved to Seneca County. That's where I was born. But there are few SPITLERS left in Seneca County as far as I know.

The problem is this. I have only been able to get birth and death certificats for my parents, nothing further back, no family Bibles have turned up, etc. I have Arlie Spitler's genealogy of the SPITLER family, but I doubt if that will be enough. I'm not sure census records will be either, because the DAR has become more rigorous in recent years in what evidence concerning the "patriot" and the family genealogy it accepts from prospective members.

I'm sure there must be someone from Seneca County who has joined the DAR based on Jacob SPITLER's record and perhaps they even have some of the same ancestors further down. I have sent an email to the DAR in Seneca County, but have heard nothing back. It would surely help me if there was someone out there who had the required information and would be willing to help me out.

I am not living in Ohio at present. I am quite a distance away, so at this point I cannot come there, but I really need some help on this situation.

My lineage is this:

John SPITLER ( -1752), Jacob SPITLER (1749-1829), Jacob SPITLER (1784-1865), Martin SPITLER (1824-1904), Fremont Dayton SPITLER (1858-1938), Fred Sherwood SPITLER (1891-1960), and myself

Looking forward to some replies,
Betsy SPITLER Phillips

Kemps in Seneca Co Ohio

svcarter1960 — 6 Jan 2008 11:36:27 GMT

I am searching for information on Charles Nicholas Kemp and Jonathan or John Kemp of Tiffin. Charles was born near Tiffin in 1846. I am searching for verification of his parents names. Thank you.

Colbert Familes in Seneca Co. Ohio

jamessnowjr2002 — 31 Dec 2007 3:06:29 GMT

One of my great-great grandmothers was MARY JANE COLBERT, who was married to George R. Worthington in 1870 in Williams Co. Ohio. I have some info that states she was born in Seneca Co. Ohio in 1851. Would appeciate any information on COLBERT families living in Seneca Co. Ohio at that time. Thank you for your help.

KIRCHNER

MKirchner53 — 1 Jan 2008 6:49:51 GMT

I have numerous death certificates for the Kirchner's living in Tiffin and the Seneca County area. Contact me at: SSGKirchner@aol.com

Seeking FOCHT & HENDRICKS obits

ccohen — 17 Dec 2007 8:17:46 GMT

Seeking obit of Eugene HENDRICKS, died 15 Apr 1975, in Advertiser Tribune (Tiffin) same day, page 4, section A

Seeking obit of Raymond FOCHT, died 16 Oct 1970, in Advertiser Tribune (Tiffin) same date page 4, column 1

ANY assistance appreciated

Looking for info. on Sarah Etta Adams & children

rosesnivys4ever — 27 Nov 2007 9:15:18 GMT

Her Connections are to these areas:
Seneca co. Ohio, Cabell county, West virginia, Lawrence county Ohio.

Sarah Etta Adams was my great grandmother.

She married my g grandpa Charles M. Bandy.
I know nothing about his or her parents.

They lived in Cabell County, Guyandotte, West virginia in nov. 1912.

They had 4 children I can only identify 3 of the 4.
Charles M. Bandy was a mason member Mechanic.

He died Nov. 1912 at age 35 years of TB.
5 Years after he died in 1917, Etta put my grandpa Charles Orville Bandy b 10/1910 and his sister Opal M. Bandy b 5/1905 D 1/1929 of TB. in the Seneca co. Tiffin Ohio Jr. Order Orphanage for unknown reasons.

That left 2 children, Georgia Mae Bandy-Poston, was raised by my Maternal Great Aunt Laura Belle Estep-Elkins in Guyandotte, WV.
Georgia died of TB at age 18 in 1930.
Her son died at age 14 of TB.

That left 1 child un-identified and unaccounted for.
Any leads would be helpful and appreciated.
Thank you.

Need a Marriage Look up

TeresaJackson61 — 17 Jul 2007 7:06:00 GMT

I'm looking for the marriage of -
1) Minnie B. Nearhood & William Girton - 1890-1895
2) Hattie E. Nearhood/Nerhood & Fred A. Vickery - 1890-1892
Thanks,
Teresa of Como, Tennessee

Looking for children of Opal M. Bandy-Rose of WV.

rosesnivys4ever — 27 Nov 2007 8:53:57 GMT

Opal M. Bandy born May 1905 wed a man named Lawrence Rose.
She died of TB in 1929 in Cabell co. WV. but she was living in The Seneca County, Tiffin Ohio Jr. Order Orphanage from 1917 until Oct. 1923.

She had 1 son. I have located his death cert. his name was William T. Rose, it says he was married but never named the wife.
He was shot to death at age 27 in Cabell co. wv. in the Abdomen.
His father was a mechanic and he died at age 43 after falling 10 feet onto a car crushing his skull.

There is supposed to be a Daughter of Opal Bandy -Rose but I have no name.
Any help or leads are appreciated.
Thanks

Jane Young and son Bill (Young) Pearson

MsScarlet1957 — 27 Nov 2007 3:36:34 GMT

I am no relation to this person, so please reply directly to her email address if you can help:
Chris Pearson [cj_pearson@yahoo.com]
she writes:
Jane Young adopted out my father as a new born before she passed away in 1935. Could I post a note in your listing to indicate I am in search of my other family?

Can you recommend any other resources that could assist me in learning more of my family history?
Could I post a note in your listing to indicate I am seeking this information?

I have attached a letter written my grandma young in
1935 with a record of my fathers adoption.

Thank you in advance,
Chris Pearson
***************************
the Jane Young she writes about is buried at Tiffin, St. Joseph cemetery.
Evidently Winifred Peason adopted Bill Young.
the attached letter she sent I am attaching here.
(If you are viewing this post from the mailing list, go to it's copy found on the Seneca Message board at:
http://boards.rootsweb.com/postmessage.aspx?p=localities.nor...

Johannes van de Kerkhoff from Holland > Tiffin, Oh

MsScarlet1957 — 26 Nov 2007 3:06:39 GMT

Hello all.
I received this letter and wanted to pass it on.
I am no relation to this person, so I suggest you reply directly to him instead of to the Message board or to the mailing list.
(If you want to see the photo he sent, and you are reading this on the mailing list, go to the Seneca Mailing list, as I have attached a copy of the photo he sent to me there)
*******************
I am looking for information and photos from my (far) family Van de Kerkhoff.
Johannes van de Kerkhoff was a teacher (1881-1921) in Helenaveen (my place of birth) in The Netherlands. He went with his wife Marianna van Heesch, (a sister of mij great-grandmother) to Tiffin, America in 1922.
Many of their children lived allready there.
Johannes van de Kerkhoff wrote during his journey to America and in Tiffin 'journey'-letters to a local Dutch paper/magazine: He walked through Tiffin in 1923 and described it step by step in his letters.
So, Johannes and Marianna lived in Tiffin Ohio, and later on in Holland, Michigan.
In Holland they died. See H and K on:
http://home.planet.nl/~a.vervuurt.someren/bidprentjes_gl.htm...

My cemetry-page from Helenaveen The Netherlands:
http://home.planet.nl/~a.vervuurt.someren/kerkhof.html

Do you know by chance e-mail-adresses from descendants of Johannes and Marianna?

Attached a photo from the Van de Kerkhoff's family, taken in Tiffin 1924. I have more photographs if you are interested!
Also attached a part of Hannes' Letters (In Dutch...).

Greetings from:
André Vervuurt
Someren, The Netherlands
Website: http://home.planet.nl/~a.vervuurt.someren

Need 2 Tiffin, Seneca, Ohio Obituaries - Biehler

genielady08 — 16 Nov 2007 2:07:30 GMT

Can anyone look up 2 obituaries for me?

It says that they are both from the Tiffin Tribune.
The first is David Franklin Biehler, d. 4-7-1925

The second is his wife Roseannah S. (Raub) Biehler, d. 1-22-1930.

I'm having a hard time with this part of me tree and I'm hoping there is something that can help me.

I would greatly appreciate it and thanks in advance. :)

Clark Family of Eden Township, Seneca County.

frank1184 — 8 Nov 2007 12:25:53 GMT

Seek any information on Mathew & Susannah Clark of Eden Township. Mathew was a Judge.

Mathew and Susannah had 4 children...
Sarah, born about 1828
Mathew or Mathias, born about 1834
Margaret, born about 1836
Nancy, born about 1841.

Mathew was a resident of Eden Township from about 1825 onward. I don't know if any of the children were ever married. The 3 daughter were all schoolteachers on the 1860 cenus and neither parent were around.

By 1900 they were all gone.

This family is somehow related to my Clarks. They were out of NY originally and all the children were born in OH.

Thanks for any help.

Frank McCullough
California

Is there a photo angel out there for PADGHAMS at Fountain cemetery?

anntomica — 13 Oct 2007 5:36:00 GMT

Hello Photo Angel!

I have a group of ancestors all buried at Fountain Cem., Fostoria, OH. I have grave locations.

I would be very grateful if you could take photos of their graves for me.

Many, many thanks, Ann

1. Padgham, William, d. 2 May, 1873, Location: grave 5, lot 384, section A
+ 2 babies of William:

2. Padgham, Harry J., d. 23 Oct. 1870, Location: grave 6, lot 384, section A

3. Padgham, Jessie W., d. 15 Aug. 1872 Location: grave 7, lot 384, section A

Is there anyone else there? Maybe a Hannah Padgham?

4. Padgham, Henry, d. 9 April, 1915 Location: grave 3, lot 384, section A

5. His wife: Padgham, Julia, d. 22 or 27 Sept, 1883 Location: grave 2, lot 384, section A

6. Padgham, Thomas, d. 8 or 11 Nov., 1889 Location: grave 5, lot 116, section A

7. His wife: Padgham, Mary Ann (Green), d. 18 April, 1890 Location: grave 4, lot 116, section A

8. Piper, James W., d. 15 June, 1960 Location: grave 5, lot 198, section G

9. His wife: Piper, Ruth M. (Padgham), d. 9 or 10 Feb. 1948 Location: grave 3, lot 198, section G

Grave at Loudon Cemetery, Fostoria, Seneca Co., OH:

10. Huff, Rachel A. (wife of H. Padgham), d. 28 Oct. 1886 Location: row 10, grave

Rhoad or Solze around Seneca Co.

kdrhoad — 23 Jun 2001 3:54:32 GMT

Looking for info on Rhoad or Solze family living around Seneca Co.

Backus, Bakeis, Bakies, etc.

cmcdade7 — 22 Sep 2007 7:11:18 GMT

My ancestors include the following spellings of the name BACKUS, BACKES, BAKES, BAKIES and BAKEIS (and at least once BARKAS).

The family originated in Belgium. Before 1756 Nicolas BACKES married Elizabeth GERARDI.

Their son Nicolas BACKES was born about 1756 possibly in Attert, Belgium, married Marie Josephine DABFONTAINE in 1783. He died in 1791 in Vance, Belgium. They had 6 children: Jean Francois, Henri Nicolas, Andre Auguste, Jean Pierre, Dominique, and Marie Seraphine.

Andre Auguste BAKIES, BAKES, BACKES was born in Vance in 1786, married Marie Madeline Sosson. emigrated to Seneca County, Ohio and died in 1858. He is buried in Frenchtown, St. Nicholas Cemetery. They had 14 children.

At least two sons also moved to Seneca County Ohio: Nicolas "Joseph" BAKIES, BAKES, He was born in Vance in 1820, married Mary Jane JENNING (GENIN) in 1845 in Seneca County. He died in 1885. He is also buried in St. Nicholas Cemetery. They had eleven children. Some spelled their name BAKIES and others BAKEIS

The other son, Pierre Joseph "Peter" BACKUS was born in Vance in 1813, married Catherine Josephine DABFONTAINE (1813-1853). Upon her death he took their 4 young children and emigrated to Seneca County, Ohio. The children were

Augustus (1836- bef 1910), Nicholas, Victor and Josephine. Nicholas BACKUS born in 1840 in Vance, married Ellen Mary FECHER in Tiffin Ohio. He died in 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio. They had 9 children including my grandfather Henry Francis BACKUS (1886-1973). All of the descendants of Peter spelled the name BACKUS. Josephine (1850-1931) married Blasius Crist. Victor (1845-1925) married Mary Borer and he is buried in St. John's in Delphos, Ohio.

There (in Seneca County) Peter married Susan BOUQUET, NEPPER and together they had a daughter, Catherine Backus Kelbley (1858-1943). Peter died in 1888 and is buried in St. Boniface Cemetery in Seneca County with the name spelled BAKUS.

Would love to hear from anyone with possible connections.

Cathy Backus McDade
cmcdade1@verizon.net

BREIDINGER(BRIDINGER) & LANCASTER families

mbreidinger1 — 4 Jan 2003 11:15:42 GMT

Searching for information on George Washington Breidinger who married Josephine Lancaster in Seneca Co. and lived there around 1880.

Seneca St. Andrew's death records online

MsScarlet1957 — 1 Sep 2007 1:41:51 GMT

Hello all,
My hubby bought me the St. Andrew's/St. Patrick's microfilm and I printed off nearly all the pages.
Here I have transcribed the records from the "Deaths 1892-1934" book.
Each priest entered the information into the death book.
It is hand written in LATIN.
Some priest's entered more information than others, some it appears
entered little to nothing during their stay at the parish.
I have noted who the priest was for each section.
I have done the best I can to read the handwriting, but you should look at the
documentation yourself to make your own conclusions, as with all genealogy.
the page can be found at:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ohio/seneca/st_andr...
Most of the names on this page are family to me!
I am always interested in meeting "living" cousins!
Drop me a line if the page is of use to you!

Bloom Divorce Notice, 1879

amyarmstrong — 19 Aug 2007 3:03:17 GMT

THE RICHLAND STAR (Bellville, Richland, Ohio): 20 November 1879, Vol. III, No. 8 - as reprinted from the Mansfield (Ohio) Herald.

Ella Jane Bloom has begun suit against Samuel L. Bloom, for divorce, alleging that they were married in February, 1862, in Bloomville, and that he has been willfully absent from her for three years last past.

MSGR H. LOUIS MOTRY OBIT 1952 SENECA COUNTY OHIO

cbauer46 — 12 Aug 2007 3:04:43 GMT

THE ADVERTISER TRIBUNE
MAY 23, 1952

MONSIGNOR MOTRY BURIED HERE TODAY

LAST RITES ARE HELD IN ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH

Last rites of the Catholic church were conducted for the Right Reverend Monsignor H. Louis Motry revered priest and educator at St. Joseph's Catholic church this morning.

Several hundred persons, including clergymen from Toledo, Columbus, Washington, and Albany, N.Y., nuns, relatives and friends witnessed the solemn services.

Following the services the body of Monsignor Motry was taken to St. Joseph's parish cemetery and laid to rest beside the grave of his mother.

Celebrant at the Solemn Requiem Mass was the Rev. Richard Schalk of the Pontifical College Josephinum, Worthington. The Rev. Dr. R. J. Gabel, pastor of St. Joseph's church delivered the sermon.

Following the mass, the Most Reverend George R. Rehring, S.T.D., Bishop of Toledo gave the absolution.

Prior to the mass clergymen of the diocese chanted the office of the dead at 10 am.

On Wednesday in Washington, DC, friends of the late Monsignor thronged into the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at the Catholic University to pay final tribute to the noted educator.

Present were Archbishop O'Boyle and Auxiliary Bishops McNamara and McCormick of the archdiocese of Washington and Bishops William A. Scully, of Albany, N.Y. George I. Leech, of Harrisburg, Ps., and Edwin V. O'Hara of Kansas City, Mo. Archbishop O'Boyle gave the absolution following the mass celebrated by the Rev. Dr. John R. Schmidt, secretary of the School of Canon Law of which Monsignor Motry had been dean since 1937.

In his eulogy, the Very Reverend Francis J. Connell, C.SS.R., dean of the School of Sacred Theology Catholic University said Monsignor Motry, "had labored long and well in the cause of Catholic education" and added, "He was a brilliant scholar, a noble gentleman, a faithful and fervent priest who added lustre to the Catholic University."

Also attending the services were delegations from the Corps of Engineers at Fort Belvoir, Va. where Monsignor Motry served as auxiliary chaplain for over 30 years, students from Dunbarton College and Holy Cross Academy and nuns from many communities.

MSGR LOUIS MOTRY OBIT AND RELATED NEWS ARTICLES 1952 SENECA COUNTY OHIO

cbauer46 — 12 Aug 2007 2:42:11 GMT

THE ADVERTISER TRIBUNE
MAY 19, 1952

CON'T
NATIVE OF TIFFIN

He was born in Tiffin, Aug. 24, 1884, a son of Joseph and Margaret (Hoepf) Motry.

He is survived by three brothers Harry, Otto, and Samuel, all of Tiffin, and four sisters, Miss Regina Motry, and Mrs. Isabelle Kimbel, of Tiffin, Mrs. George Schwerzler, of Cleveland, and Mrs. George Weot, of Toledo.

Distinguished clergymen of Washington and the diocese of Albany, N.Y. are expected to participate in a Requiem High Mass at Catholic University at 10 am Wednesday.

SERVICES HERE FRIDAY

Following services there the body will be brought to Tiffin and on Thursday will be taken to St. Joseph Catholic Church to lie in state.

Clergy of Tiffin, the diocese of Toledo, and representatives of the Bishop of Albany and the Pontifical College Josephinum will chant the office of the dead at 10 am Friday at the church and this will be followed by mass at 10:30 am.

Burial will be made in St. Joseph's parish cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Motry will leave for Washington this evening to attend services there Wednesday and accompany the body of Monsignor Motry to Tiffin.

THE ADVERTISER TRIBUNE
MAY 22, 1952

RITES FOR MSGR. H.L. MOTRY
BISHOP TO PRESIDE AT SERVICES IN ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH

Age old rites of the Catholic church will be observed here Friday morning at funeral services for the Right Reverend Monsignor H. Louis Motry, who died in his home in Washington, DC, early Sunday evening following a heart attack.

Distinguised clergymen representing the dioceses of Toledo, O., and Albany, N.Y., Catholic University and the Pontifical College Josephinum, of Worthington, will participate in services for Monsignor Motry at St. Joseph's Catholic church Friday morning.

The Most Reverend George R. Rehring, S.T.D., Bishop of Toledo will preside at the throne during the Solemn Requiem Mass at 10:30 am. The Rev. Dr. R.J. Gabel, pastor of St. Joseph's church will deliver the sermon. Rev. Richard Schalk, of Worthington, will be the celebrant and Rev. Jerome Hoepf of Huntington, W. Va. will be subdeacon. Deacon for the Mass will be Rev. Albert Bishop, O.S.C., of Our Lady of the Lake Seminary, Wawasee, Ind.

Other clergymen will chant the office of the dead at 10 am at the church and this will followed by the Mass.

Burial will be made in the family plat at St. Joseph's cemetery.

Body of Monsignor Motry, who left Tiffin as a young boy before the turn of the century and returned to his native city an outstanding figure in the American Catholic hierarchy, arrived in the city early this morning from Washington. It was taken to the Pahl funeral home and friends may call there until 7:30 pm. At that time the body will be taken to St. Joseph's church to lie in state until time of services Friday.

Members of the Knights of Columbus, of this city, will form an honor guard at the church until 10 pm. Members of St. Joseph's Holy Name Society will remain with the body at the church throughout the night.

MSGR LOUIS MOTRY OBIT AND RELATED NEWSPAPER ARTICLES 1952 SENECA COUNTY OHIO

cbauer46 — 12 Aug 2007 2:14:46 GMT

THE ADVERTISER TRIBUNE
MAY 19, 1952

MONSIGNOR MOTRY DIES IN CAPITAL
CANON LAW AUTHORITY WAS NATIVE OF TIFFIN

The Right Reverend Monsignor H. Louis Motry, 67, native of Tiffin and outstanding authority on canon law, died suddenly in his home in Washington, DC, Sunday evening.

He had been suffering from a heart ailment for several years and had been ill with a slight cold last week, but his condition was not considered serious. He spent Sunday afternoon with his secretary discusssing his teaching schedule at Catholic University.

Shortly after talking with a friend by telephone he suffered a sudden heart attack. He was assisted to his bedroom by his secretary and other priests and died shortly before 6 pm.

Monsignor was elevated in June, 1949, by Pope Pius XII and received the robes of his dignity from the Most Rev. A.G. Cicognant, D.D., Apostolic Delegate to the United States, in ceremonies at the Pontifical College Josephinum, in Worthington.

He was associated with the School of Canon Law at Catholic University almost 28 years and at the time of his death was dean of the school faculty.

ORDAINED IN 1909

He attended St. Joseph's parochial schools here and completed high school, college and seminary studies at Josephinum. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1909.

He later attended Catholic University, Washington, DC, and received his degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology. After an additional five years of research, he received a degree in canon law from the university. He remained there and was associated with the School Of Canon Law and was recognized as an outstanding authority in his field.

He published two works on theological subjects and collaborated in the publication of several hundreds of works on ecclesiastic-legal subjects.

He was instrumental in initiating the Canon Law Society of America and also with the widely-accepted review, "The Jurist."

NATIVE OF TIFFIN

ISABELLA F. (BISHOP) DANIEL OBIT 1994 SENECA COUNTY OHIO

cbauer46 — 11 Aug 2007 8:06:00 GMT

THE ADVERTISER TRIBUNE
MAY 1, 1994

ISABELLA F. DANIEL
100-YEAR-OLD TIFFIN RESIDENT

Isabella F. Daniel, 100, of Tiffin, died at 8:17 pm Friday, April 29, 1994, in St. Francis Home, Tiffin.

She was born in Tiffin Feb. 27, 1894, to William and Helena (Hoepf) Bishop. She was married to Henry A. Daniel on Feb, 17, 1920, in St. Joseph Church, Tiffin.

Surviving are: a son, Louis Daniel of Fremont, two daughters Mrs. William (Joan B.) McCrory of Tiffin, and Mrs. William (Rosemary) Evanoff of Woodstock, Ill.; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

A daughter, Irma McCrory; three brothers, Fred, Linus, and Martin Bishop; and a grandson, Timothy McCrory, are deceased.

Mrs. Daniel was a member of St. Mary's Church, The Altar and Rosary Society, St. Francis Home Auxili

ary, and the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

A funeral mass will be at 11 am Tuesday at the St. Francis Home, with Rev. Russell Gillig officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation is 7-9 pm Monday at Hannay-Nemth Mortuary, where a rosary will be said at 8:30 pm, and 10-11 am Tuesday at St. Francis Home.

Memorials may be made to St. Rita's School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale-Milford Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45215 or St. Francis Home Auxiliary.

*NOTE Mrs. Daniel is a descendant of Henry and Elizabeth (Coppler) Hoepf. Her parents passed away when she was young and she then resided with her aunt and uncle, Jacob and Amelia Hoepf.

HENRY A. DANIEL OBIT 1985 SENECA COUNTY OHIO

cbauer46 — 11 Aug 2007 7:13:26 GMT

THE ADVERTISER TRIBUNE
JULY 3, 1985

HENRY A. DANIEL

Henry A. Daniel, 89, of 166 Miami Street, died at 6:15 pm Tuesday, July 2, 1985, in Autumnwood Care Center.

He was born Aug. 1, 1895 in Tiffin, to Joseph and Anna (Hergenrather) Daniel. On Feb. 17, 1920, he married Isabella Bishop in St. Joseph Church and she survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William (Joan) McCrory of Tiffin and Mrs. William (Rosemary) Evanoff of Woodstock, Ill.; a son, Louis of Fremont; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Irvin "Newt" Daniel of Tiffin. His parents; a daughter, Erma McCrory; and a brother, Verne, preceded him in death.

Mr. Daniel was a member of St. Mary's Church and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. He was employed as an auto mechanic until his retirement.

A funeral mass will be held at 9:30 am Saturday at St. Mary's Church with burial following in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Calling hours are 2-4 and 7-9 pm Friday at the Hannay-Nemeth Mortuary, where a wake service will be held at 8 pm.

Memorials may be made to St. Rita's School for the Deaf; the St. Vincent DePaul Society or to a charity of the donor's choice.

*NOTE Mrs. Daniel is a descendant of Henry and Elizabeth (Coppler) Hoepf

MRS. JOSEPH (MARGARET) MOTRY OBIT 1921 SENECA COUNTY OHIO

cbauer46 — 11 Aug 2007 4:35:10 GMT

TIFFIN DAILY TRIBUNE AND HERALD
MARCH 7, 1921

DIED

Motry---Mrs. Joseph Motry, aged 72 years, who for almost a half century has been a resident of Tiffin died at her home, 271 South Washington street, Saturday evening at 9 o'clock.

The illness that preceeded her death was of short duration although she suffered from dropsy several times in the past few years. Her husband eight chiildren and several of her grandchildren were present at the time of her death. She was fully conscious up to within a few moments of her death and readily recognized her relatives and friends.

The rites of her religion were administered to her by the clergy of St. Joseph's church and her son, the Rev. Louis Motry.

The funeral will take place at St. Joseph's church Tuesday morning at 8:30 with solemn requiem mass All relatives, friends and members of The Altar Society, the Mothers' Sodality and The Third Order of St. Francis are invited to attend the funeral rites.

TIFFIN DAILY TRIBUNE AND HERALD
MARCH 9, 1921

FUNERAL SERVICES OF MRS. JOS. MOTRY

Services for Mrs. Joseph Motry were held Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock at St. Joseph's church with the solemn requiem mass. The services were well attended by the many friends and relatives of the deceased. Among the relatives attending from out of the city were Mrs. Belle Kimble, Mrs. George Schwertzler and Mrs. Hanlon, all of Cleveland; Joseph Hoepf, of Indiana; Alexander Motry, Chicago and August Mann, Attica. The burial was made in the parish cemetery with the follwoing acting as pallbearers: Joseph C. Vogel, Frank F. Wagnor, Jacob Kuhn, Frank Whalen, Geroge Gillig and J. I. Oberlander.

NOTE* Mrs. Margaret Motry was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Coppler Hoepf. Mother to Frances Schwertzler, Elizabeth Weott, Otto, Margaret Kimbel, Samuel, Hubert, Harry, Regina

JOHN HUMMER OBIT 1899 SENECA COUNTY OHIO

cbauer46 — 11 Aug 2007 4:13:25 GMT

SENECA ADVERTISER
JUNE 13, 1899

HUMMER
John Hummer, a well-known resident of Seneca township, died after an hour's illness at his home, at 3 o'clock Monday morning. The deceased was aged about 55 years and leaves a widow and seven children.

TIFFIN DAILY TRIBUNE
JUNE 12, 1899

DIED
HUMMER
At his home about one and one-half miles from New Riegel, Sunday night, June 11, 1899, of paralysis, John Hummer, aged about fifty years.

Death was sudden and unexpected. A wife and seven children survive.

NOTE* Mr. Hummer's wife was Catherine Hoepf Hummer. Father of Orlandus; Aleta Lonsway, Leon; Emma Eagen; Agnes Linklighter; Amos, and Walter

CATHERINE (HOEPF) HUMMER OBIT 1933 SENECA COUNTY OHIO

cbauer46 — 11 Aug 2007 3:57:50 GMT

THE ADVERTISER TRIBUNE
JUNE 19, 1933

CATHERINE HUMMER DIES AT BERWICK
TIFFIN RELATIVES SURVIVE AGED WIDOW

Mrs. Catherine Hummer, 82, died at 2pm Sunday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.A. Lonsway at Berwick. She had been critically ill since Thursday when she suffered a stroke of paralysis.

Mrs. Hummer had been a resident of Seneca county all of her life with the exception of 20 years which she spent in Oklahoma City and Fort Smith, Ark. She was a member of St. Boniface parish at New Riegel and funeral services are to be held in that church at 9 am Wednesday. Internment will be in the parish cemetery.

Mrs. Hummer is survived by four sons and two daughters, Ora, of Warren; Leon, of Tiffin; Amos, of Amarillo, Tex.; Mrs. Emma Egan, Oklahoma City; and Walter and Mrs. H.A. Lonsway, both of Berwick. She also leaves two brothers and a sister, Frank and Jacob Hoepf, both of Tiffin, and Mrs. Veronica Cramer, Oakland, Cal. Her husband died 34 years ago. There are 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

*Note: Mrs. Hummer is the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Coppler) Hoepf. Related (sister) to the following families: Henry Hoepf, Jr.; Peter Hepp; August Mann; Joseph Hoepf; Christian Hoepf; Joseph Motry; Jacob Hoepf; Frank X. Hoepf; William Bishop; David Cramer

Kocher

jenbuff — 3 Aug 2007 7:35:27 GMT

Searching for any information on Albert Daniel Kocher. He died 06 Dec 1975 in Seneca County, Ohio. I am specifically looking for his obituary or any information regarding his family.
He was born 11 Feb 1887 in Belmont County, to John and Elizabeth Kocher.
Please contact me if you have any information or can provide me with his obituary.
Thank you,
Eve

Soufflet Family

Bea Siqueiros — 7 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information on Lewis Soufflet and his wife Adel and their sons Lewis and Adolph.
Found Adolph on the 1880 census for the county of Seneca but cannot locate Lewis and Adel or their other son Lewis

Can anyone out there get a copy of the 1880 census and look for these missing people

Feight family

BLECFARM — 22 Jul 2007 2:33:39 GMT

I was wondering if anyone in Seneca County, in the area of Tiffin specifically, knew anything about the Feight family. I found them in 1860 as Feth, 1870 as Faith, 1880 as Fate, and I know the sons that came to Kansas spelled their name Feight. It could have been originally spelled Feith. Alexander and Catharine were the parents, born in Bavaria, as was the oldest son Thomas. There was also John, Alexander, Lawrence, Mary, Joseph, Frank, Lee and Catharine. Any info anybody has would be greatly appreciated.

MOMPHER, POW Korean War, Seneca County

H. Davis — 29 Aug 2006 12:00:48 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Seneca County Ohio as his home of record.

Soldier: David Page Mompher
Born: Sept. 28, 1928
Date of loss: Captured (POW) July 19, 1950

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 158 families in Ohio that have not been located. There is one family from Seneca County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333

Research trip advice

Wes Groleau — 14 May 2002 4:10:22 GMT

I have to go from Fort Wayne, IN to Cedar Point,
so I thought I could stop at Tiffin for an hour
or two to check some court records. Can anyone
tell me:

1. fastest route?

2. quickest way to locate the records of
court cases that George Washington Gist
was involved in? (I know there were
quite a few of them, 1824-1845)

3. directions to wherever it is I need
to go to see these records?

4. Place for boys age eleven & thirteen to
play and their mother to relax while
I do this?

MUCH appreciated, thanks!

Breininger/Brininger Families

Bea103149 — 18 Jan 2007 7:16:43 GMT

Good Day,
I am in search of information on ANY Breininger / Bringer families that lived in or around the Seneca County, Ohio area.........trying to find information on my family members that moved into this area.
Anything would be GREATLY appreciated !
Kindly
Bea
beair@verizon.net

COLLINS of Tiffin Ohio

karn1955 — 5 Jul 2007 5:38:10 GMT

Searching for descendants of Bridget (Fitzgerald) and Thomas Collins originally from Limerick, Ireland. Settled in Tiffin Ohio 1863ish. 6 children that I know of Thomas (b4867); Mary (b1869); Bridget (b1874); Cora (b1876); Anna (b1879) and Grace birth year unknown. Mary may have married a McCullum year unknown.
Any info welcome!

F. Ralph Saunders and Alma Snyder marriage certificate

angelamac2 — 9 Jul 2007 6:22:25 GMT

I found a framed, color marriage certificate yesterday in Livonia, Michigan.

F. Ralph Saunders and Alma Mae Snyder dated 4 Feb 1923 in Tiffin, OH. A quick search online showed that Alma's maiden name is Hoy and this was a second marriage.

It was in a booth by the restroom for $32 at the The Town Peddler® Craft and Antique Mall
35323 Plymouth Road
Livonia, MI 48150
Tel (734) 513-2577

No relation.

Angela

St. Michaels church

Marjbraun — 6 Jul 2007 3:13:15 GMT

Hello
Would anyone know anything about St. Michaels Church that was located in Thompson Township? We are trying to find the church marriage record for Joseph Frederick and Josephine Shoe performed by John Wittmer. There was suppose to have been a Father John Wittmer. CPPS as a priest at St. Michaels in the 1850's. We are wondering if he might have traveled to Huron County to perform marriages and if so which church that would have been.

Any help or reference will be appreciated.

Marj

St. Michaels church

Marjbraun — 6 Jul 2007 3:13:08 GMT

Kings of Seneca Co. Oh

Krismarie — 25 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for more info on the King family. Marie Ellen King b.@1895 and d.@1930, daughter of Silas King and Ada Shuff. Is this family part of yours??

Omar, Reed Twp., Seneca Co. history online

lalepard — 25 Jun 2007 3:39:39 GMT

I have posted the entire text of the 50-page booklet Omar, Ohio: A Community of Memories, which I wrote in 1992 for the Omar Chapel Association, as well as several manuscripts written in the 1950's - 1970's by Omar historians Ethel Kaufman and Alice Martin and other manuscripts that I wrote on Omar history, at www.omarohio.blogspot.com.

Seeking more info

pcvn — 29 Aug 2006 6:38:46 GMT

George Schock

George Schock, son of John and Elizabeth Schock, was born in Washington township, Union county, Pennsylvania, December 17, 1819. He remained under the paternal roof until 1840, when he removed with his parents to Thompson township, Seneca county, Ohio, where he worked first for his father at one hundred and fifteen dollars a year. He learned the carpenter and joiner trade, at which he worked for about three years

On the 20th day of September 1945, he married Lucy Ann Wehr, a native of Lehigh county, Pennsylvania. They reared a family of nine children, namely:

Benjamin F., born January 10, 1847.

John, born September 25, 1849.

Joel, born October 29, 1851.

Polly, born October 28, 1853.

Eli, born May 14, 1856.

Sarah, born June 10, 1858.

Hetty A., born March 7, 1861

Lydia A., born July 2, 1863; and

Emma A., born November 13, 1867.

Mr. Schock has been mostly engaged in farming, although he has devoted a considerable portion of his time to the manufacture of sorghum, and to the raising of poultry. In 1871 he removed to Michigan and purchased his present fine farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Lockport township, which he keeps in an excellent state of cultivation in addition to attending his other business.

He is at present, treasurer of Grange No. 178, and also treasurer of Pomona Grange, No. 4, of St. Joseph county. In politics he is a Republican, thought he has recently affiliated with the Greenback party. In religion, he is a member of the German Reformed Church. For a late settler in his township no man enjoys more the confidence and esteem of the people than does he of whom we write. A view of his residence and buildings can be seen elsewhere in this work.

From: History of St. Joseph County Michigan 1827-1877. Description of its scenery, palatial residences, public buildings and important manufacturers. Philadelphia L.H. Everts & Co. 716 Filbert Street, 1877.

Tiffin, Ohio Train Wreck Jan 1887

Not_A_Relative — 15 Jun 2007 5:35:45 GMT

Tiffin, Ohio Train Wreck Jan 1887

http://www.gendisasters.com/data1/oh/trains/tiffin-trainwrec...

Killed: A. C. Bartley, William Frederick, Joseph Osterman and two sons, others.

http://www.gendisasters.com
Events That Touched Our Ancestors' Lives

Need obit look up

exbuckeye — 16 Feb 2007 9:05:14 GMT

Hi:

I am trying to locate several family members that I believe lived in Cass Twp and could possibly have obits in the Fostoria area newspapers.

I am trying to find:

John Fisher. Born May 1831. Married Elizabeth. They had two children Marsina B born about 1853 and Morris born about 1860.

Friederike Magdalena Fisher. Born Feburary 1837.

Wilhelmine Magdalena (Fisher) Beach/Beech. Born November 1838. Died before 1884. I am trying to find both Wilhelmine's and her husbands obit but I do not know her husband's first name.

John Theodore Brookman and Caroline (Fisher)Brookman, his wife. She died February 1920 and he died April 1927.

I would appreciate any help on the above families.

Thank you so much...Mary Jo

Two more cemeteries now online

MsScarlet1957 — 13 Jun 2007 3:03:58 GMT

I have just created pages for two more cemeteries in Seneca county not previously online.
They are both in Liberty township:
Shiloh cemetery with 140 graves.
Liberty-Bettsville cemetery with 330 graves.
You can find links to them on my main Seneca county cemetery page at:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ohio/seneca/list.ht...
also on the main Seneca cemetery page is a link to the PicoSearch engine which only searches my website (not the whole web)
So click on that and enter a surname you seek to easily see what I might have to help you with your families.
Have fun!
-Kristina Kuhn Krumm

Hite book all indexed!

MsScarlet1957 — 3 Jun 2007 2:23:25 GMT

Hello everyone,
Neil has completed and submitted to me a composite index of all names AND of interesting articles (examples of signs of the times) for the "Rebecca Hite scrapbook" I have online, that was full of newspaper clippings.
He did a wonderful job and I am sure it will help us all out tremendously to find more goodies for our research.
See my HITE webpage at:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohwyand2/hite_book.htm
I am posting the link here because I noticed a lot of the articles include information on Tiffin and Bloomville families.
Sign the guestbook if you find anyone related to ya!
Kris Kuhn Krumm, Webmom for Wyandot Co., OH

Kansas Cemetery, Liberty twp. now online

MsScarlet1957 — 26 May 2007 2:23:13 GMT

Hello all!
Hope your Memorial Weekend is Sunny and Warm!
I just wanted to announce that Margaret has completed a spreadsheet of 573 burials at Kansas cemetery and I have created and uploaded the new webpages with that information.
You can find a link to it at:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ohio/seneca/list.ht...
Enjoy!!

Ann Eliza Broughton

WaltBroughton27 — 20 May 2007 2:24:58 GMT

Ann Eliza Broughton b. Abt. 1833 Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York, USA, m. 19 Jan 1854 Seneca Co., Ohio, USA to Daniel H. Young. She d. 20 Nov 1924 Pulaski, Williams Co., Ohio, USA. Who were her parents/siblings?

Churches in 1850's and are there marriage records?

JNelson4821 — 3 Apr 2007 7:15:32 GMT

Are there churches in Seneca co. today that existed in the 1850's, and if so, do the churches still have marriage records from the 1850's? Trying to find parents' names of married couples.
Thanks.
Jon