Louisa Jane Underwood

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• Name: Jane Leeth
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa J. Underwood, daughter, in the household of Hiram Underwood
• History / Bio: 1892; Historical Atlas of Paulding County, Ohio (Madison, Wisconsin: Western Publishing Co., 1892), p62
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Jane L. Leeth, daughter-in-law in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1910, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa J. Leeth, wife in the household of Martin Leeth
• Newspaper: 29 Oct 1914; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 29 October 1914, p1
• Newspaper: 6 Jul 1916; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 July 1916, page 5
• Newspaper: 27 Nov 1917; The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 27 November 1917, p3
• Census: 1920, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa J. Leeth, wife, in the household of Martin Leeth; Address:
  North Main Street
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, p8
• Census: 1930, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa J. Leeth, wife, in the household of Martin M. Leeth; Address:
  North Main Street
• Residence: 1935, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 17 Oct 1935; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1935, p1: Golden Wedding Anniversary
• Newspaper: 27 Oct 1938; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 27 October 1938, p1
• Census: 1940, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa J. Leeth, wife, in the household of Martin M. Leeth
• Newspaper: 16 May 1940; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 16 May 1940, p5
• Newspaper: 17 Oct 1940; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1940, p1
• Newspaper: 22 Oct 1942; Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 29 October 1942, p1
• Newspaper: 29 Oct 1942; Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 29 October 1942, p1
• Newspaper: 24 May 1945; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 24 May 1945, p5
• Newspaper: 13 May 1948; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 May 1948, p1
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5
• Newspaper: 20 Apr 1961, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Public Auction- Modern Home & Furniture; Address:
  Paulding Progress

Notes:

Hiram Underwood--was one of the defenders of the Union in the war of the Rebellion, enlisting in the 96th Ohio, and was in eleven general engagements; he was taken prisoner at Grand Catan, Louisiana, and after being incarcerated six weeks made his escape and returned to his regiment. He had two brothers who were soldiers of 1861, Alonzo belonging to the 183rd Ohio, and who served over three years: Aaron first joined the 23rd Ohio, afterward the the 45th Ohio, and finishing his military career in the 1st United States Cavalry, serving in all almost five years. Mr. Underwood was born in Logan County, Ohio, January 28, 1810, which county was also the birthplace of his wife, Rachel Haines, the date August 23, 1837. Their marriage took place in the same county, September 23, 1860. Their children are: David W., born July 21, 1861; Mary E., August 23, 1862; Louise J., May 10, 1866; Sarah E., May 27, 1867; Elmer and Edwin, May 13, 1871; Ida M. , February 16, 1875; Charles A., August 2, 1877; Emma, January 16, 1880, died same day. The parents of Mr. Underwood were David, who died November, 1858, and Mary A. (Downs) Underwood. His wife's parents were David and Elizabeth A. (Branson) Haines, the latter died in 1862. Mr. Underwood has been Clerk two terms, Justice of the Peace three years, Assessor and Constable. His business is farming and blacksmithing. Address, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio. (Source: "History of Northwestern Ohio-History of Paulding County" by Everett A. Budd, includes a part of the " Historical Hand Atlas", H. H. Hardesty & County, Pub. 1882 Pgs. 179-239, by Marjean Holmes Workman 1992) pg. 215, Township and Personal Histories)


OBITUARY
Louisa Jane Leeth
...Mrs. Louisa Jane Leeth, 94, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, in Paulding County Memorial hospital, where she had been a patient for nearly a month. She had been hospitalized since fracturing her hip four months ago, being moved to the Paulding hospital from Parkview Memorial Hospital, Ft. Wayne.
...She was a member of a pioneer family. She was born May 10, 1866, at Walnut Grove, Ohio, and departed this life Feb. 10, 1961, at the age of 94 years and 7 months. Her entire life was spent in this vicinity. She was the daughter tof Hiram and Rachel Underwood.
...On October 15, 1885, she was united in marriage to Martin M. Leeth, who preceded her in death. Mr. Leeth was a rural mail carrier for many years.
...She was a member of the Church of Christ, and a charter member of the Order of Eastern Star.
...Surviving are two sons, Oscar of Bradenton, Florida, and Clyde of Louisville, Ky.; one daughter, Mrs. May Silvers, Payne; one sister, Mrs. Ida Hardesty of Paulding; one brother, Charles Underwood of Martinsville, Ind.; ten grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
...Funeral services were held at 2: P.M. Monday, Feb. 13, in the Church of Christ, Rev. Glenn Hall officiating. Burial in the Wiltsie cemetery, east of Payne.
...The Evans Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral arrangements.

History / Bio:

Hiram Underwood was born in Logan county, near West Middleburg, January 28, 1840, the son of David and Mary A. (Downs) Underwood, of English parentage. The ancestors came from England before the Revolutionary war and settled in the eastern states, where they became well-to-do citizens. Mr. Underwood, our subject, received his educational training in his native county, and at the age of fourteen years began to learn the trade of the blacksmith with his father. At the call for troops in 1862, he enlisted August 8, in company H, ninety-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry, and took part in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, siege of Vicksburg and Jackson, Miss. He was taken prisoner November 3, 1863, in the battle of Grand Coteau, and was sent to Alexandria, La., where he was confined, until, with three companions, he made his escape December 15, 1863. During a severe thunderstorm, these men, thirsting for liberty, rushed out, and slipping through the guard line, succeeded in getting to the Louisiana swamps, where for eight days they remained in hiding. Boarding the monitor Osage, he went to New Orleans, where he remained but a short time and then joined his regiment in Texas. He took part with them in the engagements of Sabine, Cross Roads, Cane River, Fort Gaines and Morgan, Spanish Fort and Blakesley, and was at the capture of Mobile. Returning home he received his discharge July 7, 1865. Politically Mr. Underwood is a prohibitionist, though formerly he voted the republican ticket. he held the office of clerk for two terms, that of assessor the same length of time, and he acted as justice of the peace three years. He is a member of the board of education, and with his wife belongs to the church of Christ at Payne. September 22, 1860, Mr. Underwood married Miss Rachel, the daughter of David and Ann Haines. She was born in Logan county, August 23, 1837, and is the mother of David W., Mary E., wife of William Ballinger; Louisa J., wife of Martin Leeth; Sarah E., Elmore and Edwin, twins, Ida May and Charles A. Mr Underwood followed his trade of blacksmith till 1876, at which time he engaged in farming in Paulding county. In 1868 he located the splendid farm upon which he now resides and is the possessor of many fine horses. He and his wife are held in the highest esteem by all who know them.

Newspaper:

Saturday evening a jolly crowd of young folks gathered at the home of Mr. and Mr. M. M. Leeth in honor of their daughter Miss Mae's 17th birthday. The home was beautifully decorated with yellow crepe paper and autumn leaves. Music and games formed the evening's entertainment and at 10:30 a delicious 2 course lunchen was served. Miss leeth was the recepient of a number of beautiful presents, among which was a ring given her by her many friends.

Newspaper:

Mrs. Emmett Leeth and little daughter of Detroit is here for a month's visit with her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth.

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Leeth and daughter May, of Payne, were Antwerp visitors a short time Saturday, while on their way to Detroit, Mich., where they will visit their sons, Clide and Emmet Leeth, and their families.

Newspaper:

Leeth-Wren Reunion
Last Sunday the Leeth-Wren families held their reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth of northeast of town. Those present to enjoy the day were Mrs. Mary A. Leeth, Phyllis Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hardesty of Paulding; C. L. Davisson and wife, Margaret Kilpatrick and Margaret Ohler of Round Head, Ohio; Mrs Manoah Miller and daughter Deane, Joe Miller and family B. L. Bailey and wife and Chas. Sidle and wife of Auburn, In.; A. V. Silvers and family, Frank Miller and family and Juaneta Leeth of Fort Wayne; Miss Leah Leeth of Detroit; Reed Windgardner and family of Lima; L. E. Leeth and family and Harry Leeth and family of Haviland, O.; C. M. Mayes and wife, W. J. Connor and family and John Leeth of Kansas City, Kansas; Emma W. Mertz and son Forest of Ada, O.; Clara W. Ford and son of Lafayette, O.; C. W. Wren and wife of Marysville, O.; H. F. Armentrout and family, Harry Green and family of Marion, O.; C. B. McColloch and wife of West Mansfield, O.; Jonas Cromley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wren and daughter of Antwerp; Soy Leeth and family of Defiance; Jonas Brown and family of Churubusco, Ind.; Chas. Leeth and family of Lancaster, O.; Geo. Williams and family of McComb, O.; Ed Carter and wife of Union City, Mich.; Harold Blank of Wapakoneta; Mrs. Maude B. Mulligan and Iona Outland of Lakewood, O.; Mrs. C. C. Dupler, Dale Stilwell and wife, Fred Wahl, Edward Wahl and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mathias and son Garret, M. M. Leeth and wife, Wm. Wren, Miss Berniece Stiwell, Mis Margaret Otis, S. D. Griswold and family, Earl Leeth and family, Wm. May A. E. Malcuit and wife and D. D. Leeth and family all of Payne.

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth Celebrate Golden Wedding
Only a few people live to observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary but such was the good fortune of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of North Main street.
The day (Sunday, Oct. 13) was an ideal one and the celebration which had been so splendidly arranged by their children was perfect to the last detail. Their children, the grandchildren and one great-grandchild were present.
Other dinner guests were Mr. Leeth's sister, Mrs. Mell Faucett and son, Don, of Walnut Grove, Elizabeth Ballinger of West Mansfield, O., Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Underwood Bellefontaine, O., Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hardesty of Paulding, Dr. K. C. Hardesty and family of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth and children and Mrs. Lucy Underwood of Payne, Mrs. Ella Underwood of Fort Wayne.
The home was beautifully decorated with flowers which were presented by loyal friends.
In a very fitting presentation speech Emmett Leeth presented his parents with a floor lamp that represented the love and esteem of the children and their desire for a bright and happy future for their parents. Other valuable gifts were received.
The community showed their esteem and respect by calling during the afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Leeth have spent most of their life in and around Payne. They saw the county grow from a wooded unimproved country to one of the finest counties in the state. Mr. Leeth carried mail out of Payne for about thirty years.
They have raised all their children to maturity and have never had the sorrow of death enter their home. They have been abundantly blessed in many respects and the entire community joins in wishing them many more happy and pleasant years.

Newspaper:

The following folks attended a family reunion and dinner Sunday at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Earl Leeth of West Oak street:
Mrs. J. W. Connor, son, William and wife and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Mays, all of Kansas City, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Leeth, son Dallas, of Leipsic, O., Mr. and Mrs. Arden Leeth and son of Bowling Green, O., Mr. and Mrs. Darius Leeth and children of Delphos, O., Mr. and Mrs. John Leeth and son, Mrs. Paul Ridenour and daughter of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Union City, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Harl Savage of Paulding, Wm. Wren , Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wren, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Leeth and son, Gene, Mrs. Della Mathias, Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Mull and Miss Louise Armour.

Newspaper:

Emmett Leeth of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leeth of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Underwood of Bellefontaine and grandson Douglas Underwood of Hiram, O., and Dr. and Mrs. Dale Underwood of Van Wert were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth.

Newspaper:

—Mr. and Mrs. Martin M. Leeth quietly celebrated their fifth-fifth wedding anniversary, Tuesday They were honored at a family dinner at noon Sunday which was attended by the following members of the family: Emmett Leeth and daughter Mary Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan McNie and daughter Judith Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Knisely, all of Detroit, Mr and Mrs. Oscar Leeth, son Byron and daughter Patricia, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Leeth of Fort Wayne.
—Mr. Leeth is a retired mail carrier. Mrs. Leeth is the former Miss Louisa Jane Underwood. They have lived in Payne all their married life. Their children are Emmett Leeth of Detroit, Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky., Oscar R. Leeth and Mrs. Alvin Silvers of Ft. Wayne. They have ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Newspaper:

Couple wed 57 years
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth celebrated their fifty-seventh wedding anniversary last Thursday at their home on North Main street. Open house was held at their home in the afternoon for friends.
—The couple have four children, Mrs. Alvin Silvers of Forth Wayne, Oscar Leeth of Fort Wayne, Emmett Leeth of Detroit, Mich., and Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky. They also have ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
—Mr. Leeth is 82 years old and Mrs. Leeth, 76. Both are lifelong residents of Payne. Mr. Leeth a retired mail carrier.

Newspaper:

REVIEW OF NEWS HEARD RECENTLY IN THIS VICINITY
Summaries of Current Events In Nearby Communities
PAYNE—Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth were married 57 years October 15, and held open house for friends at their home that day. Their four children are Mrs. Alvin Snyder and Oscar Leeth of Ft. Wayne, Emmett Leeth of Detroit and Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky. They have 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mr. Leeth, a retired mail carrier, is 82, and his wife is 76.

Newspaper:

Mrs. M. M. Leeth had for her guests over the week-end Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. James Saylor of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Leeth, Mrs. Oscar Leeth and daughter, Mrs. Edward Leeth, all of Fort Wayne.

Newspaper:

There was much joy Sunday at the home of Mrs. M. M. Leeth on North Main street when her children arrived to spend Mother's Day with her. Since her birthday anniversary was on May 10, they also celebrated that occasion.
Those present at the family dinner besides Mrs. Leeth were, Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky., Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leeth of Flint, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth of Detroit, Mrs. Mae Silvers, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Silvers and children, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith and baby, Helen Milewski, all of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Ida Hardesty and Mrs. Lucy hardesty of Paulding and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter.

Newspaper:

Oscar Leeth of Flint, Mich. and Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky., were here during the past week to visit with their mother Mrs. M. M. Leeth and sister, Mrs. Alvin Silvers and husband.

Newspaper:

Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

Newspaper:

The Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth and family Earl Leeth, Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Silvers all of Payne. Robert Roberts, Sr., Mr and Mrs. Robert Roberts, Jr., Mrs. Cynthin Smith and daughter Sallie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelley, Dan Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meyers all of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Ed. Carter of Pauding. Mr and Mrs. Donald Lee and family of Haviland, Ohio. Mr and Mrs. Gus Walkenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mortoff, Mrs. Lenora Crowley all of Antwerp. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prater of Warren, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Leeth of Sandusky, Michigan. Mrs. Clyde Freda Leeth-Small of Madison Heights, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. C. W Baughman of Paulding. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Lester Shelley of Plainwell, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewell and family of Bristol, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leeth, Mrs. D. M. Bates of Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Beck and daughter Patty of Clayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Leeth and grandchildren of Lewisburg, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maxwell and daughter Nancy of Coesse, Indiana. Mrs. Ethyl Maxwell and granddaughter Diane of Columbus City, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leeth of Bradenton, Florida and D. D. Leeth of Leipsic, Ohio.

Louisa married Martin Mayhugh Leeth on 15 Oct 1885 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Martin (son of John Leeth, Jr. and Nancy Walls) was born on 2 Sep 1860 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 31 Mar 1944 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 3 Apr 1944 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Elba Clyde Leeth was born on 4 Sep 1887 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 May 1965 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States; was buried on 17 May 1965 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States.
2. Oscar Roy Leeth was born on 18 Sep 1889 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 4 Feb 1977 in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, United States; was buried on 8 Feb 1977 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States.
3. Emmett Orland Leeth was born on 24 Dec 1892 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 Jul 1953 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 17 Jul 1953.
4. Ethel Mae Leeth was born on 24 Oct 1897 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 8 Dec 1982 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Dec 1982 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.