James Leeth

James Leeth

Male - 1931

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  1. 1.  James Leeth (son of Charles Henry Leeth and Mary Gertrude Colvin); died on 8 Dec 1931 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Stillborn: 8 Dec 1931, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles Henry LeethCharles Henry Leeth was born on 22 Jul 1889 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States (son of Leven Elias Leeth and Louisa Mae Shelley); died on 8 Jun 1977 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 10 Jun 1977 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Medical Condition: Varicose veins, phlebitis, multiple allergies including sulpher.
    • Name: Charlie Leeth
    • Occupation: Farmer and Retired Machine Repair Foreman
    • Census: 1890, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Charles Henry Leeth, son, in the household of Leven Elias Leeth
    • Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Charls H. Leeth, son, in the household of Eleven Leth
    • Residence: Jul 1910, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States
    • Occupation: 1915, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; Papermaker
    • Residence: 1915, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; Address:
      1624 N. Edwards
    • Newspaper: 26 Jul 1916; The Lancaster Daily Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio), 26 July 1916, p8
    • Residence: 7 Dec 1916, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States
    • Physical Description: 5 Jun 1917; tall (6' 2"), slender build, brown eyes and dark brown hair
    • Military: 5 Jun 1917, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
    • Occupation: 5 Jun 1917, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Papermaker; Address:
      Lancaster Board and Paper Co.
    • Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      3rd Street
    • Newspaper: 11 Jun 1917; Those Who Registered For Selective Conscription in Precinct A - Fourth Ward
    • Military: 23 Jul 1918, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, United States; during WWI, inducted 16 July 1918 and discharged from U.S. Army for medical reasons; Address:
      Camp Sherman
    • Census: 1920, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charles H. Leeth, traveling machinist/engineering; Address:
      737 Mulberry Street
    • Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, page 8
    • Newspaper: 13 Aug 1925; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 13 August 1925, p8
    • Residence: 1927, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      410 West 4th Avenue
    • Occupation: 1928, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Master Mechanic; Address:
      Columbus Tire and Rubber
    • Residence: 1928, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      849 Oxley Road
    • Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charles H. Leeth, machinist in foundry; Address:
      635 East Walnut Street
    • Occupation: 1932, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
      Hermann Manufacturing Company
    • Residence: 1932, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      RD 11
    • Occupation: 1934, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
      Hermann Manufacturing Company
    • Residence: 1934, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      676 Frederick Street
    • Occupation: 1936, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
      Hermann Manufacturing Company
    • Residence: 1936, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      874 East Mulberry Street
    • Occupation: 1938, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
      Hermann Manufacturing Company
    • Residence: 1938, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      874 East Mulberry Street
    • Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939; Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday
    • Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charles H. Leeth, head of household, machinist for manufacturing company; Address:
      874 Mulberry Street
    • Occupation: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
      Hermann Manufacturing Company
    • Physical Description: 25 Apr 1942; white, 5'11", 165 lbs, brown eyes, brown hair and light complexion
    • Military: 25 Apr 1942, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWII Draft
    • Occupation: 25 Apr 1942, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Chrysler Corporation - Airtemp Div.; Address:
      1119 Leo Street
    • Residence: 25 Apr 1942, Tipp City, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      R. D. 2, Box 91
    • Residence: 13 Sep 1943, West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio; Address:
      R. D. #1
    • Newspaper: 26 Jul 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 July 1856, p8
    • Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
    • Newspaper: 10 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5
    • Residence: 7 Jun 1977, Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      4910 Heckathorn Rd.
    • Obituary: 9 Jun 1977; Palladium-Item (Richmond, Indiana), 9 June 1977, p13
    • Obituary: 9 Jun 1977; The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio), 9 June 1977, p6

    Notes:



    Variations of the surname Leeth include Leith, Leath, Leathe, Leth. Probably Scottish, meaning: dweller at, or near a road or trail marker of some sort'

    Charles Henry Leeth, farmer, left home at an early age, working at various jobs in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Louisiana, eventually settling down in Ohio. His first marriage, to Alta Sutton, ended in divorce. On December 7, 1916 he married Mary Gertrude Colvin. To this marriage were born five sons and one daughter. Charles and Gertrude raised their family, along with the children of his first marriage, in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, eventually moving to Miami County, and then Preble County, Ohio.
    In 1918 Charles was inducted into the United States Army but after only a few days he was discharged by reason of physical disability: he suffered from serious varicose veins. Charles worked as a Machine Repair Foreman at Chrysler Airtemp Corporation in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio while maintaining a farm in Preble County. He retired from Chrysler and continued farming. Charles ran a small shop , on his farm, where he sharpened scissors and saw blades. He suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 88.

    Memories: by Patricia Beck Hormell
    Grandpa Charlie liked to make homemade beer and watch wrestling or westerns on television. He would become very animated when watching TV and sometimes we wondered how his recliner survived the pounding on the arms and agitated movement of his legs. He also liked to cook when grandma was away for the day, shopping with my mother. I remember he put together some interesting dishes. One time he used leftover pork to make filling for sandwiches; like ham salad, but with ground pork.
    Most people thought grandpa was gruff and strict, but I always got along well with him. In fact, I thought he was just covering up a warm heart. He played jokes on me, let me tag along with him and taught me how to drive. He let me drive the tractor for plowing, planting and spreading manure. I even got to drive the truck, on the road to town, before I was old enough to have a license.
    They did a lot of butchering on the farm; cows, pigs and chickens. The part I didn't like was the sound the cows made when they knew they were going to be slaughtered, or the squealing of the pigs when they were castrated. The best part was the good eating - especially the fresh 'cracklins'. Grandpa warmed them in the oven and they were yummy! You can't find anything in the store like the old fashioned, crispy 'cracklins', with most of the fat gone. They were pressed into a form similar to a one layer cake and when warmed the aroma filled the kitchen. Heart stopping good and cholesterol filled I am sure, but no one worried about cholesterol then. While the men finished butchering a cow, Grandma would take the fresh liver to the kitchen where she fried it with onions; the only way I like liver. It tastes different cooked when fresh.
    In one farmhouse there was no heat in the upstairs bedrooms; the bed was piled high with blankets, and quilts that grandma hand quilted. In the morning we would grab our clothes and run for the large floor register in the kitchen to get dressed; the only source of heat.
    There were many family gatherings with lots of grandchildren running around, plenty of food, and sometimes watermelon iced down in a tub full of ice and water. During the daytime the kids would catch horseflies and play tag; in the evening we chased lightening bugs and played hide and seek. The adults sat in the shade sipping a cool drink, gossiping and talking about "the good old days". During the winter our gatherings moved to the big farm kitchen. Sometimes the women played Canasta and the men moved to the living room to watch TV and swap stories. My cousins and I would bundle up with so many clothes we could hardly move, then go sledding on the hills. At Christmas grandpa dressed like Santa Claus, with his big bag of goodies to distribute - this went very well until I spilled the beans about who Santa really was to my cousins.
    As grandpa Charlie aged he did not like to drive. When he was on the road he drove very fast; not stopping for railroad crossings. He told us if he drove fast "he would get there quicker and wouldn't be on the road as long that way". He also was a little forgetful around machinery. He cut the end of two fingers off cleaning out a circular saw - while it was running. One time he slipped while mowing the yard and cut his toes off. He came in and ask grandma for some old rags to wrap his foot in to stop the bleeding. He wasn't going to the doctor (he didn't believe in them) until my uncle literally put him in the car and took him. Yes he was stubborn!

    Newspaper:

    Claims His Wife Abandoned Him And Their Two Little Children
    And He Wants a Divorce and Custody of Both Little Ones And for Whatever Further Relief is Necessary.
    —Charles H. Leeth has filed suit against his wife Alta M. Leeth for divorce and custody of their two children Ethel aged four and Sadie age two. He claims that she left him in June 1915 aat Kalamazoo Michigan abandoning her home and children and has refused to return to him. He has placed the children in the care of his mother at Antwerp. C. W.McCleery attorney.

    Newspaper:

    Precinct A-Fourth Ward
    Charles H. Leeth

    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:

    LEETH FAMILY REUNION
    The 1925 reunion of the Leeth families and their connections was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, of near Payne.
    An extra large number of relatives was in attendance and a fine time was had by all.
    Following is a list of those who were present:
    Mrs. Mary A. Leeth, Phyllis Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene, Hardesty, of Paulding; O. L. Davission 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, Ind.; A. V. Silvers and family, Frank Miller and family and Juaneta Leeth, of Fort Wayne; Miss Leah Leeth, of Detroit; Reed Winegardner and family, of Lima; L. E. Leeth and family and Harry Leeth and family, of Haviland, O.; C. M. Mayes and wife, W. L. Connor and family and John Leeth, of Kansas City, Kansas; Emma W. Mertz and son Forest, of Ada, Ohio; Clara W. Ford and son, of Lafayette, Ohio; C. W. Wren and wife, of Marysville, Ohio; H. F. Armentrout and family, Harry Green and family, of Marion, Ohio; C. B. Colloch and wife, of West Mansfield, Ohio; Jonas Cromley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wren and daughter, of Antwerp; Soy Leeth and family, of Defiance; Jonas Brown and family, of Cherubusco, Ind.; Chas. Leeth and family of Lancaster, Ohio; Geo. Williams and family, of McComb, Ohio; Ed Carter and wife, of Union Cityk Mich.; Harold Blank, of Wapakoneta; Mrs. Maude M. Mulligan and Iona Outland of Lakewood, Ohio; 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 Bernice Stilwell, Miss 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:

    On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday, with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.

    Newspaper:

    Mr. and Mrs. John Leeth and Mrs. Hetty Leeth Hosted of Richmond, Mich., were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth at north Lewisburg. Ohio

    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 a 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.

    Obituary:

    Charles H. Leeth
    Lewisburg, Ohio — Charles H. leeth, 87, formerly of here, died Wednesday morning at his home, 4910 Heckathorn road, Brookville, after a brief illness.
    He was a veteran of World War I, and was a retired employe of Chrysler airtemp in Dayton. His wife, Gertrude, died in 1969.
    Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Mangio, Columbus, and Mrs. Charlotte Beck, Englewood; three sons, Fred, Brookville, Don, Dayton, and Walter of California; one sister, Mrs. Rhoda Botkins, Michigan; two brothers, Leif and Dave Leeth, both of Latty; 22 grand-children and 22 great-grandchildren.
    Services for Mr. Leeth will be at 10:30 a.m. EDT Friday at Kramer-Moeller Funeral Home here, with burial in Arlington Cemetery east of here. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. EDT Thursday at the funeral home.

    Obituary:

    Leeth, Charles H., age 87, of 4910 Heckathorn Rd. Brookville, O. passed away Wednesday morning at his residence after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude, in 1969. He was retired from Chrysler Airtemp. He is survived by his daughters, Ethel Mangio of Columbus, Ohio, Charlotte Beck of Englewood, O.; sons, fred of Brookville, Don of Dayton, and Walter of Calif.; sister, Rhoda Botkins of Mich.; brother, Leif and Dave of Latty, O.; 22 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Kramer Moeller Funeral Home, 411 N. Commerce St., Lewisburg. Burial in Arlington Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

    Charles married Mary Gertrude Colvin on 7 Dec 1916 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. Mary (daughter of Sidney A. Colvin and Clara Estella Florea) was born on 16 Jan 1894 in Wayne Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 Dec 1969 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 22 Dec 1969 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary Gertrude ColvinMary Gertrude Colvin was born on 16 Jan 1894 in Wayne Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States (daughter of Sidney A. Colvin and Clara Estella Florea); died on 19 Dec 1969 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 22 Dec 1969 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Physical Description: 5 foot with dark brown eyes and dark brown hair
    • Name: Gertrude Colvin
    • Census: 1900, Clark Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Gertrude Colvin, daughter, in the household of Sidney Colvin
    • Census: 1910, Washington Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Gertrude Colvin, daughter, in the household of Sidney Colvin
    • Occupation: 1915, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; shoeworker
    • Residence: 1915, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      108 East Street
    • Name: 7 Dec 1916; Gertrude Leeth
    • Residence: 7 Dec 1916, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States
    • Census: 1920, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Gertrude Leeth, wife, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
      737 Mulberry Street
    • Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; Leeth-Wren Reunion held Sunday, 26 July 1925
    • Residence: 1927, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      410 West 4th Avenue
    • Residence: 1928, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      849 Oxley Road
    • Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Gertrude M. Leeth, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
      635 East Walnut Street
    • Residence: 1932, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      RD 11
    • Residence: 1934, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      676 Frederick Street
    • Residence: 1935, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      874 Mulberry Street
    • Residence: 1936, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      874 East Mulberry Street
    • Residence: 1938, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      874 East Mulberry Street
    • Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Gertrude Leeth, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
      874 Mulberry Street
    • Correspondence: 1943; letter to Clara Hite
    • Newspaper: 26 Jul 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 July 1956, p8
    • 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, page 5

    Notes:

    Memories... by Patricia Beck Hormell
    When grandma was not busy gardening, milking cows, feeding the chickens, slopping the hogs, or canning she was quilting, tatting, or crocheting. I remember the bright, colorful, jars of vegetables and fruit sitting in rows down in the cellar or in the pantry that Grandma had "put up". She made the best homemade sauerkraut and pickles. I still have her recipe for Spicy Sweet Chunk Pickles. Grandma also made cottage cheese and butter. I remember the cottage cheese hanging in a bag on the clothes line or helping churn butter in the old glass butter churn, watching the paddles turn and the liquid separate. She always wore a house dress even in the garden. I never saw her wear slacks. Even though life on the farm was hard work and long days, grandma always seemed cheerful and was good to me.
    Grandma made quilts for each of her grandchildren and since I was her first grandchild I had my choice of several. I chose the one she intended for me to have. Even when her fingers were swollen and arthritic and they didn't want to move she still did beautiful work. As a child I sat on the front porch of the farmhouse and learned to piece the many colors of material together that Grandma collected from flour and feed sacks, or scraps leftover from sewing. Back then flour and feed came in cloth sacks that could be used by the farmer's wife for sewing dresses, making quilts, etc.
    Grandma 'let' me help with the dishes and harvest produce from the garden. I liked to take a warm, ripe tomato, wipe it on my jeans and eat it right out in the garden; or peel a turnip and eat it.
    I will always remember the smell of leftover pie pastry sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon, baked till flaky and lightly browned, placed on the table where we could break off a piece for a sweet treat. Grandmas' pies were great! After I was married I wanted to make a pie and made a trip to visit my grandparents so grandma could give me her recipe for pastry. When I asked her for the recipe she told me that she didn't have a recipe but could teach me to make pie pastry. Then grandma proceeded to take out the ingredients and with a pinch of this and a handful of that Grandma made a pie. That was my start at baking pies.
    Grandma fell and broke her hip from which she never recovered. I visited her in the hospital even though everyone said she was not able to recognize anyone. I'm glad I paid a visit and know that she did recognize me because she talked about Kim, my daughter, and asked how she was. Grandma had kidney failure and died the next day.

    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.

    Census:

    line 1 - Charles H. Leeth, head, male, white, age 50, married, 8th grade, machinist-manufacturing Co.
    line 2 - Gertrude Leeth, wife, female, white age 46, married, 8th grade, born Ohio
    line 3 - Charlotte Leeth, daughter, female, white age 17, single, born Ohio
    line 4 - Fred Leeth, son, male, white age 13, single, born Ohio
    line 5 - Donald Leeth, son, male, white, age 13, single, born Ohio
    line 6 - Walter E. Leeth, son, male, white, age 10, single, born Ohio

    Newspaper:
    Mr. and Mrs. John Leeth and Mrs. Hetty Leeth Hosted of Richmond, Mich., were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth at north Lewisburg. Ohio

    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 a 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.

    Notes:

    NEWSPAPER ARTICLE.....
    MARRIAGE LICENSE
    Chas. H. Leeth, 27, paper maker of Lancaster and Gertrude Colvin, 22, of Lancaster. J. J. Lane, justice of the peace. [Lancaster Daily Gazette, Lancaster, Ohio, Wednesday, December 7, 1916, pg. 8]

    Married:

    Newspaper: The Lancaster Daily Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio), 7 December 1916, p8
    Marriage License
    Chas. H. Leeth, 27, paper maker of Lancaster and Gertrude Colvin, 22, of Lancaster. J. J. Lane, justice of the peace.

    Newspaper: The Lancaster Daily Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio), December 7 1916, p2
    Married by Squire Lane
    Squire J. J. Lane performed the marriage of Miss Gertrude Colvin and Charles H. Leeth both of Lancaster. solemnized Thursday morning at 9:45 o'clock in his office in the Martens Bldg. The bride and groom will make their home in this city.

    Children:
    1. Charles Richard Leeth was born on 21 Feb 1919 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Feb 1919 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 21 Feb 1919 in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States.
    2. Charlotte Louise Leeth was born on 4 Mar 1923 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 May 2011 in Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.
    3. Frederick Calvin Leeth was born on 16 Jun 1925 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 Dec 1989 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Dec 1989 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.
    4. Donald Roger Leeth was born on 21 Dec 1926 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; died on 31 Jul 2007 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 4 Aug 2007 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.
    5. Walter Edward Leeth was born on 9 Mar 1930 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Jun 2014 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 25 Jun 2014 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.
    6. 1. James Leeth died on 8 Dec 1931 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Leven Elias LeethLeven Elias Leeth was born on 17 Mar 1856 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, United States (son of John Leeth, Jr. and Nancy Walls); died on 12 Jan 1952 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 16 Jan 1952 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leaven Elias Leeth
    • Name: Levin Elias Leeth
    • Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Lavina Leeth, in the household of John Leeth, Jr.
    • Census: 1870, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Leven Leeth, in the household of John Leeth
    • Residence: 1872, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
    • Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Leven Leeth, boarder, farm laborer, in the household of Fred Wall
    • Census: 1890, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Leven Elias Leeth, Jr
    • Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Eleven Leeth, farmer, head of household
    • Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Leven Leeth, farm laborer, head of household
    • Newspaper: 17 May 1913; The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 17 May 1913, p3
    • Newspaper: 10 Jun 1913; The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 10 June 1913, p1
    • Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
    • Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, p8
    • Newspaper: 13 Aug 1925; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 13 August 1925, p8
    • Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Leaven E. Leeth, laborer/clay works, head of household; Address:
      Main Street
    • Residence: 1935, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
    • Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939; Paulding Democrat (Paulding Ohio) 22 June 1939, p6
    • Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939; The Oakwood News. Oakwood, Ohio, 22 June 1939, p1
    • Census: 1940, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Leven E. Leeth, head of household, same residence in 1935
    • Newspaper: 31 Mar 1949; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 31 March 1949, p9
    • Newspaper: 7 Apr 1949; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 7 April 1949, p1
    • Newspaper: 15 Dec 1949; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio), 15 December 1949, p1
    • Obituary: 16 Jan 1952; Newspaper unknown - original clipping
    • Obituary: 17 Jan 1952; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio) 17 Jaunary 1952, p1

    Notes:



    Leven Elias Leeth can be found in various records as Leaven, Leven, Elevin and Levan. I used the spelling most often found on his documents. I believe he was probably named after a great grandfather whose name was Levin Harnanson. Levin is the more common spelling for this name.

    MEMORIES.... by Charlotte (Leeth) Beck
    The thing I remember most about grandpa was that he never smiled, never cracked a joke, was very strict and very religious. He wore a long handlebar mustache and none of the kids liked it when he kissed them, including me. Grandpa and Grandma Leeth lived with us for awhile in Lancaster, Ohio.

    Leven worked in the Tile Mills near East Liberty and after Almina died, he moved to Paulding.

    NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
    Antwerp News
    W. A. Begleman and wife, who have been visiting here, the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth, and family departed for their home, at Toledo, Monday. (Source: The Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Wednesday, November 15, 1916, pg. 9)

    OBITUARY
    January 1952, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio. LEVEN LEETH, son of John and Nancy Leeth, was born in Pike County, Ohio, March 17, 1856, and departed this life at the home of his son, John Payne, Ohio, about 5:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, January 12, 1952, having reached the age of 95 years, 9 months and 27 days. Mr. Leeth was united in marriage to Louisa Shelly, April 3, 1884, and to them were born five sons and four daughters. Mr. Leeth lived a very religious life, was a faithful husband, a good father, a fine neighbor and a true friend to all who knew him. His surviving relatives are his wife; his five sons, John, of Payne, Ohio, Charles of Dayton, Ohio, Harry of Jerome, Mich., David of Latty, Ohio and Lafie E. of Briceton, Ohio; four daughters, Josephine Milligan of Milford Center, Ohio, Ethel Maxwell of Columbia City, Ind., Rhoda Baughman of Holly, Mich., and Edith Brown of Wawaka, Ind; thirty=six grandchildren, fifty-nine great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Martin Leeth. (Church of the Nazarene)

    OBITUARY
    January 1952, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio. Leven Elis Leeth, 95, a resident of Payne 75 years, died Saturday afternoon at his home after a long illness. Surviving are his wife; five sons, John of Payne, Charles of Dayton, Harry of Jerome, Mich., David of Latty, and Lafie, of Briceton; four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Milligan of Milford Center, Mrs. Ethel Maxwell of Columbia City, Ind., Mrs. Edith Brown, Wawaka, Ind., and Mrs. Rhoada Baughman, Hooly Mich.; 36 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Evans Funeral Home where friends may call after 10 a.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Church of the Nazarene, the Rev. F.J. Reed officiating. Burial will be in the Wiltsie Cemetery, east of here.

    Newspaper:

    L. E. Leeth was a Fort Wayne caller Fridey, being the guest while there of his brother, Earl and family.

    Newspaper:

    Antwerp News
    Louis Brown and wife, of Baldwin, Ind. were Sunday guests at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Leeth at this place.
    Mrs. F. Maxwell and daughter Ethel, and sons Lester and Laurence, and the baby, of Grabill, Ind., were over Sunday visitors at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs L E Leeth at this place.

    Newspaper:

    Part XLI
    Pioneers
    Shelley and Quince Families
    Frances and Mary Jane (Shanberg) Shelley were natives of France, and members of the Catholic church. Mr. Shelley attended in Paris seven years, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley were married in France and there in France were born seven children. Mary, Catherine, Mary Ann, Martha, Lovina, Henry and Victoria. Francis Jr., and Peter were born in this country. The family emigrated to America in 1831 and settled in Richland county. In 1840 the family came to Paulding county and entered 80 acres of land one mile north of Payne on north-east corner. They built their cabin where the home of Mr. Cox now stands. They lived there with their family until the death of Mr. Shelley, August 6 1866.
    Mrs. Emma Bodey a grand-daughter remembers hearing them tell of the roof blowing off the cabin one night. The parents and daughters slept downstairs in the small cabin and the sons in the loft. This night a man way-farer was a guest and the boys and guest were compelled to descend quickly in abbreviated costumes. While the parents remained faithful to the Catholic faith, the children later joined the United Brethren church. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shelley made her home with her son Henry Shelley who lived in the home at Lamb's corners and with her daughter Mrs. Quince. She died March 20, 1885, aged 94 years. Each of these sons were given on their marriage forty acres of land. Henry earned the forty acres across from the Hiram Underwood farm with the proceeds of night's coon hunting and sold it $75.00.
    Mary the eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Jane Shanberg became the wife of John McGill. They lived just south of the Lehman school house south of bridge. Had no children. Catherine born in France, Sept. 8 1842, became the wife of Francis Quince in Richland county on Feb. 14, 1842. Their children were Mary died in infancy, Solomon born Nov. 5, 1845, Mary Cecil Radenbaugh born Sept. 10, 1847, Francis A., Aug. 2, 1849, died Aug. 10, 1880, Laura born July 27, 1852, died Nov. 8, 1879, Catherine born 1856, died 1860. Mary Ann married Solomon Mott of Vernon Junction, Ohio. Friends here only know of one daughter, Julia. Mrs. Mott is now living at the age of 90 years.
    Martha chose for her husband, William Holmes and the family moved to Iowa, cannot ascertain names of children. Lovina married Maurice Keller and for many years lived on South Main street and built the house in which Miss Nellie Bradley lives. They had no children.
    Henry Shelley was born near Paris, France, Dec. 26, 1829. He was two years of age when his parents came to this country. Henry Shelley was married three times. His first wife was Miss Abagail Chaney the daughter of Charles Chaney of this county, one son Charles was born to them. The wife died and Mr. Shelley married Miss Mahala Mikle, a sister of Daniel Mikle. Their children were Abram, Louisa the wife of L. Leeth and three deceased. Mrs. Mahala Shelley died in 1866. In 1869, Julia Myton the daughter of Robert and Rhoda Homan Myton of German lineage became the third wife. Their children were Carrie who died in 1883, Emma born May 21, 1875 and wife of Isaac Body. Victoria born Sept. 5, 1877. Ada May born May 23, 1881 and wife of George Fugate, and Lucy born June 27, 1889.
    In 1864, Henry Shelley enlisted in Company H, One Hundred Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served 100 days. He secured his honorable discharge. The family was highly-esteemed in the community. Mrs. Shelley died January 18, 1914. Mr. Shelley died March 8, 1904.
    Victoria, born in France, March 20, 1831, became the wife of Hiram Northrup, of this family we will write later
    Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton a sister of the third wife of Henry Shelley were married in Allen county, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1837. She was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are Mary J., born April 26, 1860, wife of Wm. Buerkle, Joseph F., born Dec. 28, 1865, Clarrissa A., born Aug. 30, 1869, wife of Fred White. Adalene was born Jan. 29, 1872, wife of Christ Peterson.
    Francis Shelley served three years in the 68th Ohio during the Rebellion and was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. The home farm was across the road west of the Fred Wahl farm. Late in life Mr. Shelley bought the South Main street property of his brother-in-law Maurice Kelley. A few years ago he sold this and they moved to near Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley are still living. They were prominently identified with the United Brethren church.
    Peter Shelley married Martha J. Payne in 1860. They had five sons and two daughters. We have no record of his death. Mrs. Shelley died June 23, 1917 at the age of 75 years at the home of her daughter Mrs. John H. Medsker of South Benton.
    (Continued Next Week)

    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:

    LEETH FAMILY REUNION
    The 1925 reunion of the Leeth families and their connections was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, of near Payne.
    An extra large number of relatives was in attendance and a fine time was had by all.
    Following is a list of those who were present:
    Mrs. Mary A. Leeth, Phyllis Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene, Hardesty, of Paulding; O. L. Davission 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, Ind.; A. V. Silvers and family, Frank Miller and family and Juaneta Leeth, of Fort Wayne; Miss Leah Leeth, of Detroit; Reed Winegardner and family, of Lima; L. E. Leeth and family and Harry Leeth and family, of Haviland, O.; C. M. Mayes and wife, W. L. Connor and family and John Leeth, of Kansas City, Kansas; Emma W. Mertz and son Forest, of Ada, Ohio; Clara W. Ford and son, of Lafayette, Ohio; C. W. Wren and wife, of Marysville, Ohio; H. F. Armentrout and family, Harry Green and family, of Marion, Ohio; C. B. Colloch and wife, of West Mansfield, Ohio; Jonas Cromley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wren and daughter, of Antwerp; Soy Leeth and family, of Defiance; Jonas Brown and family, of Cherubusco, Ind.; Chas. Leeth and family of Lancaster, Ohio; Geo. Williams and family, of McComb, Ohio; Ed Carter and wife, of Union Cityk Mich.; Harold Blank, of Wapakoneta; Mrs. Maude M. Mulligan and Iona Outland of Lakewood, Ohio; 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 Bernice Stilwell, Miss 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:

    On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday, with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.
    Seven of their eight children were present. John Leeth, of south of Payne; Ethel Maxwell, auburn, Indiana; Charles Leeth, Lancaster; Edith Brown, Rome City, Indiana; Harry Leeth, Haviland; Rhoda Baughman, Holly, Michigan; LaFayette Leeth, Haviland, David Leeth of Auburn, another son was unable to be at home.
    The Leeths have 34 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. They have lived most of their life in and around Payne. Mr. Leeth is 84.

    Newspaper:

    Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday
    On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.
    Seven of their eight children were present: John Leeth, of south of Payne; Ethel Maxwell, Auburn, Indiana; Charles Leeth, Lancaster; Edith Brown, Rome City, Indiana; Harry Leeth, Haviland; Rhoda Baughman, Holly, Michigan; LaFayette Leeth, Haviland, David Leeth of Auburn, another son, was unable to be at home.
    The Leeths have 34 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. They have lived most of their life in and around Payne. Mr. Leeth is 84.

    Newspaper:

    To many people, this coming Sunday, April 3rd, won't mean much. it will be just another Sunday. but to Mr. and Mrs. Leven Leeth it will be a very special day, for it will mark their 65th year of married life.
    Mr. and Mrs. Leeth are pictured above in their home one and one-half miles northeast of Tipton in Blue Creek township. They plan to spend the wedding anniversary day quietly at their home.
    Yes, 65 years ago, in 1884, Leven Leeth and Louisa Shelly were united in the holy bonds of wedlock at the bride's home, north of Payne in Paulding County. And looking back over those 65 years Mr. Leeth who celebrated his 93rd birthday March 17th, and Mrs. Leeth will be 82 June 18th, both agree that they were all good years and happy ones. And they still are, for both Mr. and Mrs. Leeth are in remarkably good health and fine spirits—although they admit that they're beginning to notice their age a bit now and then.
    Paulding County Native
    Mrs. Leeth is a true Paulding County native, for she was born near Payne, and has lived here all her life. And although Mr. Leeth can now consider himself as one of the oldest residents in Paulding County, he is not a real native of the place, for he was born in Pike County, and lived in Logan County a number of years before he came to live with his family in Harrison Township.
    Mr. Leeth still remembers when he first came to Paulding County in 1872 when he was only 16 years old. The old canal was still in commission at the time, and still being used for freight. However, it was not long before the last boat to leave Antwerp on the canal was loaded with lumber and made the historical last trip. Mr. Leeth can lay claim to a distinction of sorts, for he was one of the men that helped load the boat for its last trip.
    Reservoir Incident
    Outstanding among the recollections in his mind of the days long since gone by, is one about the blowing up of the reservoir, the waters of which covered the land of several farmers who had their farms taken from them when the reservoir was built.
    He well remembers the feeling and talk that led up to the decision to blow it up, the quiet well organized group of 100 men or so, who loaded a half ton of dynamite into a wagon one night, calmly set the fuses and proceeded to blow the reservoir up. The water poured into the Maumee River, the men got their land back, no one was hurt, and as there was no following investigation, the whole incident turned out very successfully.
    Remembers Civil War
    Although to most of us, the Civil War is just something to be studied and read about in school, to Mr. Leeth it is a part of his memories of his childhood. He remembers the day an official rode up to his parents home on a bay horse to serve draft orders on his father and how his mother cried. However, his father did as so many of his time did—and paid the customary bounty (in his case it was $300) to a fellow to act as substitute in his place.
    As a result, his father was still around at the time of Morgan's Raid on the area around Pike County, and was among the number of men who stood guard over various bridges to prevent Morgan from blowing them up.
    Sixty-five years of married life have blessed the Leeth's with a family of nine children (five boys and four girls) and well over—believe it or not—one hundred grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to this amazing figure, they claim three great-great-grandchildren.
    The children are: John Mathias, at home: Ethel, or Mrs. Frances Maxwell, near Fort Wayne; Charles Henry, West Manchester, Ohio; Annie Edith or Mrs. Johnas Brown, Rome City, Indiana; Harry Lindley, Fort Wayne; Rhoda Velta, or Mrs. Alfred Baughman, Holly, Michigan; David Edward, near Payne; and Lafayette Elias, Briceton. A daughter, Gertrude Louisa, died.

    Newspaper:

    Mr. and Mrs. Leven Leeth of near Tipton observed their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 3. They were married in 1884, at the bride's home, north of Payne. She was the former Louise Shelley.
    Mr. Leeth was 93 years old on March 17, while Mrs. Leeth will be 82 on June 18.
    Mr. Leeth was a native of Pike county, but has lived in Paulding county since 1872.
    Mr. and Mrs. Leeth are the Parents of five sons and four daughters--John Leeth, at home, Mrs Francis Maxwell of near Fort Wayne, Charles Leeth of West Manchester, Mrs. Johnas Brown of Rome City, Ind., Harry L. Leeth of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Alfred Baughman of Holly, Mich., David Leeth of Near Payne and Lafayette Leeth of Briceton. A daughter, Gertrude Louise is deceased.

    Obituary:

    Payne Man, 95 Dies After Long Illness
    Payne, O. — Leven Elias Leeth, 95 a resident of Payne 75 years, died Saturday afternoon at his home after a long illness.
    Surviving are the wife, Louisa; five sons, John of Payne, Charles of Dayton, Harry of Jerome, Mich., David, Latty, and Lafie, Briceton; four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Milligan of Milford Center, Mrs. Ether Maxwell of Columbia City, Ind., Mrs. Edity Brown, Wawaka, Ind., and Mrs. Rhoada Baughman, Holly, Mich.; 36 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren.
    The body is at the Evans Funeral Home, where friends may call after 10 a.m. today.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Church of the Nazarene, the Rev. F. J. Reed officiating. Burial will be in the Wiltsie Cemetery, east of here.

    Obituary:

    Leven Leeth
    Leven Leeth, son of John and Nancy Leeth, was born in Pike County, Ohio, March 17, 1856, and departed this life at the home of his son, John in Payne, Ohio, about 5:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, January 12, 1952. Having reached the age of 95 years, 9 months and 27 days.
    Mr. Leeth was united in marriage to Louisa Shelly, April 3, 1884, and to them were born five sons and four daughter.
    Mr. Leeth lived a very religious life, was a faithful husband, a good father, a fine neighbor and a true friend to all who knew him.
    His surviving relatives are his wife, Louisa; his five sons, John, of Payne, Ohio, Charles of Dayton, Ohio, Harry of Jerome, Mich., David of Latty, Ohio, and Lafie E., of Briceton, Ohio; four daughters, Josephine Milligan of Milford Center, Ohio, Ethel Maxwell of Columbia City, Ind., Rhoda Baughman of Holly, Mich, and Edith Brown of Wawaka, Ind.; thirty-six grandchildren, fifty-nine great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and one sister-n-law, Mrs. Martin Leeth of Payne, Ohio.
    The funeral, in charge of Paul Evans, was held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Church of the Nazarene, the Rev. F. J. Reed officiating. Burial in Wiltsie cemetery.

    Leven married Louisa Mae Shelley on 3 Apr 1884 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Louisa (daughter of Henry Shelley and Mahala Mikle) was born on 18 Jun 1866 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 10 Mar 1952 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 13 Mar 1952 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Louisa Mae ShelleyLouisa Mae Shelley was born on 18 Jun 1866 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States (daughter of Henry Shelley and Mahala Mikle); died on 10 Mar 1952 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 13 Mar 1952 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Physical Description: Red hair
    • Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa Shelly, in the household of Henry Shelly
    • Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa Shelley, daughter, in the household of Henry Shelley
    • Census: 1890, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louise Shelley Leeth
    • Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Elizia Leeth, wife, in the household of Eleven Leth
    • Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa Leeth, wife, 9 children born, 8 living, in the household of Leven Leeth
    • Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
    • Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, p8
    • Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa Leeth, wife, in the household of Leaven E. Leeth; Address:
      Main Street
    • Residence: 1935, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
    • Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939; Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 22 June 1939, p6
    • Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939; The Oakwood News. Oakwood, Ohio, 22 June 1939, p1
    • Census: 1940, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa Leeth, wife, in the household of Leven E. Leeth, same residence in 1935
    • Newspaper: 31 Mar 1949, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Tipton Couple Will Observe 65th Wedding Anniversary; Address:
      "Paulding County Republican"
    • Newspaper: 7 Apr 1949, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Celebrates 65th Wedding Anniversary; Address:
      "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
    • Newspaper: 29 Jun 1950; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio), 29 June 1950, p2
    • Obituary: 13 Mar 1952; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio) 13 March 1952, p6
    • Obituary: 20 Mar 1952; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio) 20 March 1952, p1
    • Newspaper: 20 Apr 1961; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio), 20 April 1961, p12

    Notes:



    MEMORIES... by Charlotte (Leeth) Beck
    When my grandparents lived with us I remember grandma sitting on the porch drinking beer and eating saltine crackers. She would sit in the rocker, rocking back and forth, sipping on her beer and eating crackers until she got a little "tipsy" and giggled. Grandma liked to tell jokes and play practical jokes on people, but, grandpa did not care for either and would become irritated. I remember that she would never lift a finger to help my mother around the house, not even in child birth. My father said grandma was raised in a convent after her mother died but I don't know where or have proof.

    NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
    Payne, O., Dec. 4, -- Last Wednesday evening occurred the installation of the Hesperian chapter of the Eastern Stars. The installing officer being Past Worthy Matron, Mrs. Clara Graham and Marshall Mrs. Clara Graham and Marshall Mrs. Nellie Evans. the new officers installed were Worthy Matron Mrs. Jennie Hoaglin; Worthy Patron, Mr. Gilbert Miller; Associate Matron, Mrs. Florence Wanl; Secretary, Mrs. Clara Graham; Treasurer, Mrs. Florence Cartwright; Chaplain, Mrs. Mollie Smith, conductress, Mrs. Lola Lautzenheiser: associated condructress, Mrs. Minnie Pugh; Adnh, Mrs. Cora Poland; Ruth, Mrs. Bertha miller; Esther, Mrs. Gertrude Ptak, Martha, Mrs. Louisa leeth; Electa, Mrs. Adelaide Prentice; organist, Mrs. Sarah McHenry; Marshall, Miss Mina McClure, after the ceremony the chapter served a splendid banquet to which their husbands were invited. Col. N. E. Prentice gave a fine reading and Mrs. C. E. Craig, Mrs. K. C. Evans, Supt. A. F. Ptak and Mr. Gilbert Miller gave a delightful musical program. (The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Sunday Morning, December 5, 1915, pg. 5)




    Newspaper:

    Part XLI
    Pioneers
    Shelley and Quince Families
    Frances and Mary Jane (Shanberg) Shelley were natives of France, and members of the Catholic church. Mr. Shelley attended in Paris seven years, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley were married in France and there in France were born seven children. Mary, Catherine, Mary Ann, Martha, Lovina, Henry and Victoria. Francis Jr., and Peter were born in this country. The family emigrated to America in 1831 and settled in Richland county. In 1840 the family came to Paulding county and entered 80 acres of land one mile north of Payne on north-east corner. They built their cabin where the home of Mr. Cox now stands. They lived there with their family until the death of Mr. Shelley, August 6 1866.
    Mrs. Emma Bodey a grand-daughter remembers hearing them tell of the roof blowing off the cabin one night. The parents and daughters slept downstairs in the small cabin and the sons in the loft. This night a man way-farer was a guest and the boys and guest were compelled to descend quickly in abbreviated costumes. While the parents remained faithful to the Catholic faith, the children later joined the United Brethren church. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shelley made her home with her son Henry Shelley who lived in the home at Lamb's corners and with her daughter Mrs. Quince. She died March 20, 1885, aged 94 years. Each of these sons were given on their marriage forty acres of land. Henry earned the forty acres across from the Hiram Underwood farm with the proceeds of night's coon hunting and sold it $75.00.
    Mary the eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Jane Shanberg became the wife of John McGill. They lived just south of the Lehman school house south of bridge. Had no children. Catherine born in France, Sept. 8 1842, became the wife of Francis Quince in Richland county on Feb. 14, 1842. Their children were Mary died in infancy, Solomon born Nov. 5, 1845, Mary Cecil Radenbaugh born Sept. 10, 1847, Francis A., Aug. 2, 1849, died Aug. 10, 1880, Laura born July 27, 1852, died Nov. 8, 1879, Catherine born 1856, died 1860. Mary Ann married Solomon Mott of Vernon Junction, Ohio. Friends here only know of one daughter, Julia. Mrs. Mott is now living at the age of 90 years.
    Martha chose for her husband, William Holmes and the family moved to Iowa, cannot ascertain names of children. Lovina married Maurice Keller and for many years lived on South Main street and built the house in which Miss Nellie Bradley lives. They had no children.
    Henry Shelley was born near Paris, France, Dec. 26, 1829. He was two years of age when his parents came to this country. Henry Shelley was married three times. His first wife was Miss Abagail Chaney the daughter of Charles Chaney of this county, one son Charles was born to them. The wife died and Mr. Shelley married Miss Mahala Mikle, a sister of Daniel Mikle. Their children were Abram, Louisa the wife of L. Leeth and three deceased. Mrs. Mahala Shelley died in 1866. In 1869, Julia Myton the daughter of Robert and Rhoda Homan Myton of German lineage became the third wife. Their children were Carrie who died in 1883, Emma born May 21, 1875 and wife of Isaac Body. Victoria born Sept. 5, 1877. Ada May born May 23, 1881 and wife of George Fugate, and Lucy born June 27, 1889.
    In 1864, Henry Shelley enlisted in Company H, One Hundred Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served 100 days. He secured his honorable discharge. The family was highly-esteemed in the community. Mrs. Shelley died January 18, 1914. Mr. Shelley died March 8, 1904.
    Victoria, born in France, March 20, 1831, became the wife of Hiram Northrup, of this family we will write later
    Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton a sister of the third wife of Henry Shelley were married in Allen county, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1837. She was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are Mary J., born April 26, 1860, wife of Wm. Buerkle, Joseph F., born Dec. 28, 1865, Clarrissa A., born Aug. 30, 1869, wife of Fred White. Adalene was born Jan. 29, 1872, wife of Christ Peterson.
    Francis Shelley served three years in the 68th Ohio during the Rebellion and was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. The home farm was across the road west of the Fred Wahl farm. Late in life Mr. Shelley bought the South Main street property of his brother-in-law Maurice Kelley. A few years ago he sold this and they moved to near Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley are still living. They were prominently identified with the United Brethren church.
    Peter Shelley married Martha J. Payne in 1860. They had five sons and two daughters. We have no record of his death. Mrs. Shelley died June 23, 1917 at the age of 75 years at the home of her daughter Mrs. John H. Medsker of South Benton.
    (Continued Next Week)

    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:

    On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday, with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.
    Seven of their eight children were present. John Leeth, of south of Payne; Ethel Maxwell, auburn, Indiana; Charles Leeth, Lancaster; Edith Brown, Rome City, Indiana; Harry Leeth, Haviland; Rhoda Baughman, Holly, Michigan; LaFayette Leeth, Haviland, David Leeth of Auburn, another son was unable to be at home.
    The Leeths have 34 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. They have lived most of their life in and around Payne. Mr. Leeth is 84.

    Newspaper:

    Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday
    On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.
    Seven of their eight children were present: John Leeth, of south of Payne; Ethel Maxwell, Auburn, Indiana; Charles Leeth, Lancaster; Edith Brown, Rome City, Indiana; Harry Leeth, Haviland; Rhoda Baughman, Holly, Michigan; LaFayette Leeth, Haviland, David Leeth of Auburn, another son, was unable to be at home.
    The Leeths have 34 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. They have lived most of their life in and around Payne. Mr. Leeth is 84.

    Newspaper:

    —To many people, this coming Sunday, April 3rd, won't mean much. It will be just another Sunday. But to Mr. and Mrs. Leven Leeth it will be a very special day, for it will mark their 65th year of married life.Mr. and Mrs. Leeth are pictured above in their home one and one-half miles northeast of Tipton in Blue Creek township. They plan to spend the wedding anniversary day quietly at their home.
    —Yes, 65 years ago, in 1884, Lven Leeth and Louisa Shelly were united in the holy bonds of wedlock at the bride
    s home, north of Payne in Paulding County. And looking back over those 65 years Mr. Leeth who celebrated his 93rd birthday March 17th, and Mrs. Leeth will be 82 Junde 18th, both agree that they were all good years and happy ones. And they still are, for both Mr. and Mrs. Leeth are in remarkably good health and fine spirits - although they admit that they're beginning to notice their age a bit now and then.
    —Paulding County Native
    Mrs. Leeth is a true Paulding County native, for she was born near Payne, and has lived here all her life. And although Mr. Leeth can now consider himself as one of the oldest residents in Paulding County, he is not a real native of the place, for he was born in Pike County, and lived in Logan County a number of years before he came to live with his family in Harrison Township.
    —Mr Leeth still remembers when he first came to Paulding County in 1872 when he was only 16 years old. The old canal was still in commission at the time, and still being used for freight. However, it was not long before the last boat to leave Antwerp on the canal was loaded with lumber and made the historical last trip. Mr Leeth can lay claim to a distinction of sorts, for he was one of the men that helped load the boat for its last trip.
    —Reservoir Incident
    Outstanding among the recollections in his mind of the days long since gone by, is one about the blowing up of the reservoir, the waters of which covered the land of several farmers who had their farms taken from them when the reservoir was built.
    —He well remembers the feeling and talk that led up to the decision to blow it up, the quiet well organized group of 100 men or so, who loaded a half ton of dynamite into a wagon one night, calmly set the fuses and proceeded to blow the reservoir up. The water poured into the Maumee River, the men got their land back, no one was hurt, and as there was no following investigation, the whole incident turned out very successfully.
    —Remembers Civil War
    Although to most of us, the Civil War is just something to be studied and read about in school, to Mr. Leeth it is a part of his memories of his childhood. He remembers the day an official rode up to his parents home on a bay horse to serve draft orders on his father and how his mother cried. However, his father did as so many of his time did-and paid the customary bounty (in his case it was $300) to a fellow to act as substitute in his place.
    —As a result, his father was still around at the time of Morgan's Raid on the area around Pike County, and was among the number of men who stood guard over various bridges to prevent Morgan from blowing them up.
    —Sixty-five years of married life have blessed the Leeth's with a family of nine children )five boys and four girls) and well over-believe it or not-one hundred grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to this amazing figure, they claim three great-great-grandchildren.
    —The children are: John Mathias, at home; Ethel, or Mrs. Frances Maxwell, near Fort Wayne; Charles Henry, West Manchester, Ohio; Annie Edith or Mrs. Johnas Brown, Rome City, Indiana; Harry Lindley, Fort Wayne; Rhoda Velta, or Mrs. Alfred Baughman, Holly, Michigan; David Edward, near Payne; and Lafayette Elias, Briceton. A daughter, Gertrude Louisa, died.

    Newspaper:

    —Mr. and Mrs. Leven Leeth of near Tipton observed their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 3. They were married in 1884, at the bride's home, north of Payne. She was the former Louise Shelley.
    —Mr. Leeth was 93 years old on March 17, while Mrs. Leeth will be 82 on June 18.
    —Mr. Leeth was a native of Pike county, but has lived in Paulding county since 1872.
    Mr. and Mrs. Leeth are the Parents of five sons and four daughters--John Leeth, at home, Mrs Francis Maxwell of near Fort Wayne, Charles Leeth of West Manchester, Mrs. Johnas Brown of Rome City, Ind., Harry L. Leeth of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Alfred Baughman of Holly, Mich., David Leeth of Near Payne and Lafayette Leeth of Briceton. A daughter, Gertrude Louise is deceased.

    Newspaper:

    John Leeth of Payne and Mrs Georgia Stallbaum spent Friday and Saturday with his sister Mrs. Rhoda Baughman, at Holly, Michigan. Mrs. Baughman, accompained them home to help care for her mother, Mrs. Leeth who is quite ill at the Paulding Hospital.

    Obituary:

    Mrs. Lovisa Leeth
    Dies At Payne
    Mrs. Louisa Leeth, 85, widow of Levan Leeth, died early Monday night at her home in Payne after a long illness. Surviving are five sons, John of Payne, Charles of Dayton, Harry of Jerome, Mich., David, Latty, and Lafie, Briceton; four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Milligan of Milford Center, Mrs. Ether Maxwell of Columbia City, Ind., Mrs. Edith Brown, Wawaka, and Mrs. Rhoda Baughman, Holly, Mich.; 26 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren. The body, at the Evans Funeral Home, will be taken at noon Thursday to the Church of the Nazarene for services at 2 o'clock, the Rev. F. J. Reed officiating. Burial will be in the Wiltsie Cemetery, east of Payne.

    Obituary:

    Louisa Shelly Leeth, daughter of Henry and Lucinda Leeth, was born June 18, 1866 at Payne, Ohio, and departed this March 10, 1952, at the home of her son, at the age of 85 years, 8 months and 22 days, after a long illness.
    She was united in marriage to Leven Leeth, April 3, 1884, and to this union were born nine children-five sons and four daughters.
    Her husband preceded her in death a few weeks ago.
    She is survived by her sons, John of Payne, Charles of Dayton, Harry of Jerome, Mich., David of Latty, Lafie of Briceton; four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Milligon of Milford Center, Ohio, Mrs. Ethel Maxwell of Columbia City, Ind., Mrs. Edith Brown of Wawaka, Ind., and Mrs. Rhoda Baughman of Holly, Michigan; also 36 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren.
    The funeral, in charge of Paul Evans, was held Thursday afternoon at the Church of the Nazarene, the Rev. F. J. Reed officiating. Burial in the Wiltsie cemetery.
    The family of Mrs. Louisa Shelley Leeth wishes to thank the friends, neighbors and relatives for their kind expression of sympathy, also for the floral tributes. Especially we wish to thank Rev. Reed, the singers and the ladies that were so good to prepare and serve the dinner.

    Newspaper:

    Public Auction
    Modern Home & Furniture
    Payne, Ohio
    Saturday Morning April 22nd, 10 A.M.
    Location: 314 North Main St. in Payne, Ohio
    Modern Family Home & Misc. Furniture
    4 Bedroom 2 story modern home, large living room, dining room, kitchen with built in features, ample closet space, complete bath, porches, Basement & Furnace. Basically this home is in good repair but needs redecorated. 2 Car garage and large shaded lot close to the Payne Business district and in a good residential area. This will make someone a good family home with a small immediate cash expenditure for repairs. Make your financial arrangements prior to Sale Date and come prepared to buy.
    TERMS: $1000 Down payment Day of Sale. Balance on Delivery of Good Deed & Certificate of Title.
    POSSESSION: On or before Settlement in Full.
    Furniture: Cash.
    Ida Hardesty - Administrator of the Estate of Louisa Leeth - deceased.

    Notes:



    NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
    TIPTON, O., COUPLE WILL MARK 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF WEDDING
    .....Paulding, O., March 31.--Sunday will be a special day for Mr. and Mrs. Leven Leeth, of Tipton. It will be their anniversary of 65 years of married life.
    .....Leven Leeth and Louise Shelly were married 65 years ago, in 1884 at the bride's home, north of Payne, in Paulding County. Mr. Leeth who celebrated his 93rd birthday March 17, and Mrs. Leeth who will be 82 June 18, agree that the 65 years have been happy ones.
    .....Mrs. Leeth is a Paulding County native. She was born near Payne, and has lived in the county all of her life. But although Mr. Leeth, one of the oldest residents in Paulding County, was born in Pike County, and lived in Logan County a number of years before he came to live with his family in Harrison Township.
    .....Helped Load Canal Boat. Mr. Leeth still remembers arriving in Paulding County in 1872, when he was 16 years old. The old canal was still being used for freight. However, it was not long before the last boat left Antwerp for the historic last trip. Mr. Leeth was among the crew who loaded that last boat.
    .....The Civil War belongs in the memories of Mr. Leeth's childhood. He remembers the day an official rode up to his parents home to serve draft orders on his father. However, his father followed the custom of the time and paid a bounty for a substitute to fight in his place.
    .....The Leeths have a family of nine children (five boys and four girls) and well over one hundred grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition, they claim that this huge family has been increased by the birth of three great-great-grandchildren.
    .....The Leeth children include, John Mathias, at home; Ethel, or Mrs. Frances Maxwell, near Fort Wayne; Charles Henry, West Manchester; Annie, or Mrs. Jonas Brown, Rome City, Ind.; Harry, Fort Wayne; Rhoda, or Mrs. Alfred Baughman, Holly, Mich.; David, of Payne; and Lafayette, Briceton. A daughter, Gertrude Louisa is dead. (Source: Taken from paper in Payne, Ohio 1949)

    Children:
    1. John Mathias Leeth was born on 18 Dec 1884 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 27 May 1975 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 30 May 1975 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    2. Nancy Ethel Leeth was born on 18 Sep 1886 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 14 Dec 1974 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Dec 1974 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    3. Gertrude Louisa Leeth was born on 21 Jan 1889 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 26 Sep 1889 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Sep 1889 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    4. 2. Charles Henry Leeth was born on 22 Jul 1889 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 8 Jun 1977 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 10 Jun 1977 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.
    5. Anna Edith Leeth was born on 23 Aug 1892 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 20 Feb 1986 in Avilla, Noble County, Indiana, United States; was buried on 22 Feb 1986 in Rome City, Noble County, Indiana, United States.
    6. Harry Lindley Leeth was born on 8 Dec 1894 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Apr 1970 in Addison, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 20 Apr 1970 in Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States.
    7. Rhoda Velta Leeth was born on 20 Feb 1899 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 10 Dec 1991 in Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Dec 1991 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, United States.
    8. David Edward Leeth was born on 10 Feb 1901 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 8 Oct 1987 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 12 Oct 1987 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    9. Lafayette Elias Leeth was born on 7 Apr 1904 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 24 Jul 1982 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 27 Jul 1982 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

  3. 6.  Sidney A. ColvinSidney A. Colvin was born on 6 May 1874 in Hamilton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States (son of Samuel S. Colvin and Louisa Benham); died on 14 Mar 1952 in Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 18 Mar 1952 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Tobacco farmer
    • Census: 1880, Hamer Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Sidney Colvin, son, in the household of Samuel Colvin
    • Census: 1900, Clark Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Sidney Colvin, farm laborer, head of household
    • Census: 1910, Washington Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Sidney Colvin, head of household
    • Newspaper: 25 Jun 1914; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 25 June 1914, p6
    • Newspaper: 1 Oct 1914; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 1 October 1914, p6
    • Newspaper: 30 Aug 1915; The Lancaster Daily Eagle (Lancaster, Ohio), 30 August 1915
    • Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; medium height, medium build, gray eyes and black hair
    • Military: 12 Sep 1918, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
    • Occupation: 12 Sep 1918; Paper Maker
    • Residence: 12 Sep 1918, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      32 N. Elm
    • Census: 1920, Massie Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Sidney Colvin, laborer, head of household
    • Census: 1930, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Sidney A. Colvin, farmer, head of household; Address:
      Miamisburg Hydraulic Road
    • Residence: 1935, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      38 N. Miami Ave.
    • Census: 1940, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Sidney A. Colvin, laborer, head of household, same residence in 1935; Address:
      38 N. Miami Ave.
    • Obituary: 15 Mar 1952; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio), 15 March 1952, p2
    • Obituary: 16 Mar 1952; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio), 16 March 1952, p6

    Notes:


    MEMORIES
    According to my mother Grandpa could dance a jig and sing Irish songs. When I was a baby he sat me on his lap and sang his songs for me. Mom said he was always happy and carefree. He raised Tobacco for a living until WWII when he went to work at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

    NOTICE
    Sidney A. Colvin, whose residence is unknown, is hereby notified that Clara Colvin, has filed here petition against him for divorce and alimony, in case No. 13.734, in the Common Pleas Court of Fairfield county, Ohio, and that said cause will be for hearing on or after the 19th day of October A. D., 1915. Clara Colvin. 30-6-13-20=27-4 (Source: The Lancaster Daily Eagle, Lancaster, Ohio, 30 August 1915, pg.5 and The Lancaster Daily Eagle, Lancaster, Ohio, 4 October 1915, pg.5)

    Newspaper:

    Sidney Colvin and family entertained Sunday Otto Flory and family of Wilmington, Harold Flory of Pleasant Plain, Clarence Stanfield of Clarksville, Clint Flory and friend of Black Hawke and two friends from West Carrollton.

    Newspaper:

    Sidney Colvin and Denver Flory spent Sunday with the former's father at West Carrollton.

    Newspaper:

    Sidney A. Colvin, whose residence is unknown, is hereby notified that Clara Colvin, has filed her petition against him for divorce and alimony. In case No. 13.734, in the Common Pleas Court of Fairfield county, Ohio, and that said cause will be for hearing on or after the 19th day of October A. D. 1815.
    Clara Colvin

    Obituary:

    Sidney A. Colvin, 77, Miamisburg and formerly of West Carrollton: services 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Gebhart and Schmidt funeral home.

    Obituary:

    Colvin, Sidney A.
    MIAMISBURG.-Sidney A. Colvin, 77, formerly of West Carrollton, died at 11 p. m. Friday at the home of a son, George, 701 Kercher St., where he had resided for about three months.
    Services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Tuesday at the Gebhart and Schmidt funeral home. The Rev. William Myer will be in charge with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, West Carrollton.
    Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p. m. Monday at the funeral home.

    Sidney married Clara Estella Florea on 9 Aug 1893 in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States, and was divorced in Oct 1915. Clara (daughter of Isaac Florea and Mary Jane Clevenger) was born on 20 Dec 1874 in Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 Oct 1951 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 18 Oct 1951 in Clark County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Clara Estella FloreaClara Estella Florea was born on 20 Dec 1874 in Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, United States (daughter of Isaac Florea and Mary Jane Clevenger); died on 15 Oct 1951 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 18 Oct 1951 in Clark County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Physical Description: curly red hair, blue eyes, very short and a fiery temper
    • Census: 1880, Washington Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Carissa Florea, daughter, in the household of Isaac Florea
    • Census: 1900, Clark Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Clara Colvin, wife, 3 children born-3 living, in the household of Sidney Colvin
    • Census: 1910, Washington Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Clara Colvin, wife, farmer, 3 children born, 3 living, in the household of Sidney Colvin
    • Occupation: 1915, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; shoeworker
    • Residence: 1915, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      108 East Street
    • Newspaper: 30 Aug 1915; The Lancaster Daily Eagle (Lancaster, Ohio), 30 August 1915, p5
    • Census: 1920, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Clara E. Colvin, divorced, shoe worker in shoe factory, head of household; Address:
      602 King Avenue
    • Residence: 1921, Crooksville, Perry County, Ohio, United States
    • Newspaper: 28 Apr 1926; Guests of Alva Florea
    • Residence: 1928, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      1413 Clarissa Ave.
    • Census: 1930, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Clara E. Hite, widow; Address:
      1413 Coventry Rd.
    • Newspaper: 8 May 1942, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Real Estate Transfers; Address:
      The Piqua Daily Call
    • Residence: 1944, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      2119 Kensington Dr.
    • Residence: 1951, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; 2119 Kensington Dr.,
    • Obituary: 16 Oct 1951; The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) 16 October 1951, p15
    • Obituary: 17 Oct 1951; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio), 17 October 1951, p31

    Notes:


    MEMORIES... by Patricia Beck Hormell
    Everyone says she had a fiery temper and was very feisty. I don't remember that - but what I do remember is how short she was. Maybe she used her temper to make up for her stature. What I remember most is a picture that she had hanging over her sofa in her home on Kensington Drive in Dayton, Ohio. It was a rather dark, gruesome picture of Gladiators and lions in a Roman arena. The picture always bothered me, I didn't like it, but couldn't help staring at it. On the brighter side, my grandmother always had cookies to share, and a friendly neighbor that would give me a bag full of nickel candy bars. Back then nickel candy bars were big and a real treat for a young girl.

    Newspaper:

    The Lancaster Daily Eagle, Lancaster, Ohio, 30 August 1915
    Sidney A. Colvin, whose residence is unknown, is hereby notified that Clara Colvin, has filed her petition against him for divorce and alimony. In case No. 13.734, in the Common Pleas Court of Fairfield county, Ohio, and that said cause will be for hearing on or after the 19th day of October A. D. 1815.
    Clara Colvin.

    Newspaper:

    Mr. and Mrs. Walter Coloin (sp), of West Carrolton; Mrs. Clara Hite, of Dayton, and Mrs. Glenn Florea, of Blanchester, were Sunday guests of Alva Florea and family.

    Newspaper:

    Newspaper: The Piqua Daily Call, Piqua, Ohio, 8 May 1942, p6
    Real Estate Transfers
    Clara E. Hite to Walter Colvin et al, 71.90 acres, Union township.

    Obituary:

    Mrs. Clara E. Hite
    Mrs. Clara E. Hite, 76, died early Monday in her home at 2119 Kensington dr. Her son Walter Colvin found her dead about 8 p.m. Monday when he made his daily visit to her home. Coroner A. P. McDonald said she had been dead for several hours. She lived alone and had been in ill health for several years.
    She was a native of Martinsville, O., and a Dayton resident 28 years.
    Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Muriel Bates of Dayton and Mrs. Gertrude Leght of West Manchester; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; two half sisters and a half brother.

    Obituary:

    Mrs. Clara E. Hite
    Services for Mrs. Clara E. Hite, 78, of 2119 Kensington dr., who died unexpectedly at her home Monday, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Hoyne funeral home, 635 Salem av. Burial will be in Glen Haven cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.

    Died:


    OBITUARY-2
    Mrs. Clara E. Hite
    Mrs. Clara E. Hite, 76, was found dead in her residence, 2119 Kensington drive, at 8 p.m. yesterday. Dr. A. P. McDonald, coroner, said death was due to natural causes. Mrs. Hite lived alone although she had been in ill health for many years. She is survived by her son, Colvin, who found the body when he made his daily visit to her home, and by two daughters.

    OBITUARY-3
    Mrs. Clara E. Hite
    Services for Mrs. Clara E. Hite, 78, of 2119 Kensington dr., who died unexpectedly at her home Monday, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Hoyne funeral home, 635 Salem av. Burial will be in Glen Haven cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.

    IN LOVING memory of our mother,
    Mrs. Clara E. Hite, who passed away, Oct. 15, 1951.
    You can only have one mother,
    Patient, kind and true.
    No other friend in all the world,
    We be so true to you.
    For all her loving kindness
    She asks nothing in return.
    When all the world forsakes you
    To your mother you can turn.
    Sadly missed by children, Muriel Bates, Walter Colvin, Gertrude Leeth

    Cards of Thanks
    WE WISH to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all friends, relatives and neighbors for their acts of kindness, messages of sympathy and lovely floral offerings received during the death of our mother, Mrs. Clara E. Hite. We especially wish to thank Rev. J. Wiley Prugh of United Presbyterian church for his consoling sermon and the Hoyne funeral home for their efficient services. Gertrude Leeth, Muriel Bates, and Walter Colvin. (Source: Original newspaper clipping; name of newspaper and date published unknown, probably Dayton Daily News)

    Children:
    1. 3. Mary Gertrude Colvin was born on 16 Jan 1894 in Wayne Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 Dec 1969 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 22 Dec 1969 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.
    2. Ivest Muriel Colvin was born on 26 Mar 1896 in Ross County, Ohio, United States; died on 5 Nov 1972 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 8 Nov 1972 in Covington, Miami County, Ohio, United States.
    3. Walter Scott Colvin was born on 20 Apr 1899 in Martinsville, Clark Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 31 Mar 1962 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Apr 1962 in Clark County, Ohio, United States.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Leeth, Jr. was born on 9 Dec 1822 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States (son of John Leeth, Sr. and Catharine Long); died on 17 Dec 1900 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Dec 1900 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John Leith, farmer, head of household
    • Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John Leeth, Jr., farmer, head of household
    • Military: 1 Aug 1863, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; registered for the Civil War Draft
    • Census: 1870, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as John Leeth, farmer, head of household
    • Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John Leeth, farmer, head of household
    • Newspaper: 30 Jul 1896; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 30 July 1896, p8
    • Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John Leeth, farmer, head of household
    • Obituary: 20 Dec 1900; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio) 20 December 1900, p38

    Notes:

    Census:

    Also listed in the household is Joel Durham, age 35, male, farmer, born in Virginia

    Newspaper:

    DITCH NOTICE
    Notice To Non-Resident Lot or Land Owners
    To all lot or land owners, corporations Public or Private, that will be affected by the ditch improvement herein designated. In the matter of County Ditch Number 110 Petitioned for by W. S. Purdue et al.
    Auditor's Office Paulding County, Ohio, July 14th 1896
    Among the long list of names is John Leeth and Henry Shelley.

    Obituary:

    Tuesday, Dec. 18, funeral services were held for Mr. John Leeth the aged father of Judge Darius Leeth. Despite the fact that many people in the neighborhood of Payne are still afraid to attend any public gathering the funeral was largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Harris, of Paulding, and the interment was in the cemetery northeast of Payne. John Leeth was born in Pike county, Dec. 9 1822 and died Dec. 17, 1900, age 78 year and 8 days.
    He moved to Paulding county, about 23 years ago, and has proven himself a worthy citizen a good husband and father.
    When about 18 years old Mr. Leeth united with the Protestant Methodist church and has since then been a faithful member of that communion. In 1843 he was married to Miss Nancy Walls and for 57 years they have walked this life hand in hand.
    Eleven children have been born to this union. Two dying in early childhood, nine remain to support the aged mother in her bereavement. Mr. Leeth's last words indicate the spirit of the man. They were that his children might always be mindful of their duty to their creator. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them."

    John married Nancy Walls on 21 Apr 1844 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Nancy (daughter of Levi Walls, Jr. and Susannah Harmanson) was born on 9 May 1826 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 24 Jan 1906 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jan 1906 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Nancy Walls was born on 9 May 1826 in Pike County, Ohio, United States (daughter of Levi Walls, Jr. and Susannah Harmanson); died on 24 Jan 1906 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jan 1906 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nancy Dorothy Walls
    • Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy Leith, in the household of John Leith
    • Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy Leeth, in the household of John Leeth
    • Census: 1870, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy Leeth, in the household of John Leeth
    • Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy Leeth, wife, in the household of John Leeth
    • Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy Leeth, wife, in the household of John Leeth

    Children:
    1. Judge Darius H. Leeth was born on 28 Apr 1846 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 23 Mar 1904 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 25 Mar 1904 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    2. Rhoda Leeth was born on 22 Feb 1848 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 May 1909 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; was buried in May 1909 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, United States.
    3. Cyrus Leeth was born on 25 Jan 1850 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 27 Jul 1909 in White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Jul 1909 in White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States.
    4. Mathias Leeth was born on 7 Jan 1853 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 Mar 1927 in West Mansfield, Logan County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 17 Mar 1927 in Logan County, Ohio, United States.
    5. Mary Melvina Leeth was born on 29 Oct 1853 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 28 Sep 1937 in Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 1 Oct 1937 in Marion County, Ohio, United States.
    6. 4. Leven Elias Leeth was born on 17 Mar 1856 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 12 Jan 1952 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 16 Jan 1952 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    7. Harriett Leeth was born on 13 Jun 1858 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died after 18 Aug 1860.
    8. Martin Mayhugh Leeth 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.
    9. Infant Leeth was born on 17 Nov 1862 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 17 Nov 1862 in Pike County, Ohio, United States.
    10. Louisa J. Leeth was born on 10 Jan 1863 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 Nov 1921 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Nov 1921 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.
    11. Emily Florence Leeth was born on 27 Sep 1866 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Oct 1905 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

  3. 10.  Henry Shelley was born on 18 Dec 1830 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France (son of François Chelet and Jeanne Marie Chenberg); died on 8 Mar 1904 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Mar 1904 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: 18 Dec 1830; Henry Schellet
    • Emigration: 6 Jun 1833; with his parents
    • Residence: 1840, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
    • Census: 1850, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Shelly, laborer, in the household of Francis Shelly
    • Property: 14 Nov 1853, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; sold 40 acres for $170 to George Beaver; Address:
      (the North East quarter of the North East quarter of Section 27,
    • Property: 5 Jan 1854, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; *****purchased 40 acres (the South West quarter of the South East quarter of secton 26, Township 2 North, Range 1 East) for $200.00 from John Goshon; Address:
      (South West quarter of the South East quarter, Section 26, Towns
    • Property: 6 Jun 1856; purchased 20 acres for $100 from Philip Radenbaugh
    • Property: 29 Mar 1859, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; signed a Quit Claim on 40 acres; Address:
      (South West quarter, South East quarter, Section 26, Township 2
    • Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Shellet, farmer, head of household
    • Property: 12 Oct 1861, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; signed a rental agreement between himself, his father Francis and brother Peter Shelley
    • Property: 19 Apr 1862, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; purchased 40 acres from Francis and Mary J. Shelley for $450; Address:
      (West half of the West half of the South West quarter, Section 2
    • Property: 23 Dec 1862, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; purchased 40 acres for $400 from Peter Shelley; Address:
      (East half of the West half of the South West quarter, Section 2
    • Property: 30 Sep 1863, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; sold 20 acres for $290 to Mary Ann Radenbaugh; Address:
      (West half of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter, Se
    • Military: Between 2 May 1864 and 10 Sep 1864; served in the Civil War as a Private, Co. H, 132nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry
    • Property: 9 Feb 1865, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; sold 40 acres for $400 to Peter Shelley; Address:
      (East half of the West half of the South West quarter, Section N
    • Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Shelly, farmer, cannot read or write, head of household
    • Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Shelley, farmer, head of household
    • Military Pension: 15 Feb 1883; filed an Application for Invalid Pension #475483
    • Will: Feb 1889, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
    • Census: 1890, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Shelley, Priivate, Co. H, 132 Ohio
    • History / Bio: 1892; Historical Atlas of Paulding County, Ohio (Madison, Wisconsin: Western Publishing Co., 1892), p62
    • Newspaper: 30 Jul 1896; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 30 July 1896, p8
    • Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Shelly, landlord, immigrated 1832, naturalized citizen
    • Probate: 17 Mar 1904, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
    • Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8
    • Newspaper: 20 Dec 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 20 December 1917, p5: Pioneers
    • Newspaper: 26 Aug 1992; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio), 26 August 1992, p3: Barn Burned

    Notes:

    Name:

    Departmental Archives of the Territoire de Belfort
    Henry Schellet, female, born in Grosne, 18 December 1830
    Francois Schellet, father, farmer, residence Grosne, age 41
    Jeanne Marie Schenberg, mother, age 36

    Property:
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    Property:
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    Property:

    Article of Agreement: Francis Shelley Sr, Henry Shelley and Peter Shelley
    Paulding County, Ohio
    Rental Agreement
    The said Henry and Peter Shelley rents the farm for six years, they are to give Francis Shelley Sen. two fifths of all the grain they raise on said farm, the grain to be delivered in the granary they give him one half of all the hay that is raised on said farm the hay to be delivered in the barn. The said Francis Shelley is to have the use of the house and the lot that the house stands in, also the pasture of the lot that the barn stands in. Henry and Peter is to have privilege of stacking their grain in said lot and Hay. Peter Shelley is to furnish all the fire wood himself so long as he lives at his father's house, if he leaves then Henry and Peter is to furnish it equally. The fences is to be Kept in good repair. They are not to take any timber off of the farm. They are to do his milling and haul his grain to market either to New Haven or Fort Wayne. Francis Shelley is to have the privilege of pasturing two cows and one horse in the South West field on said farm, also privilege of pasturing the same on the meadows after harvest so long as he or his wife lives. Henry and Peter is to do his road work so long as the old folks lives, the said Francis Shelley Sen., pays the Taxes himself. Henry and Peter is to have the use of all the farming tools that he owns at the present time. The said Francis Shelley Sen., pays no repairs on tools. Francis Shelley is to have two fifths of the corn fodder and Straw. If Francis Shelley Sen., and his wife dies before the six years expire then Henry and Peter has the use of all the farm.
    Date: 12 October 1861
    Signed: Francois Cheltes, Henry (his mark) Shelley and Peter (his mark) Shelley
    Witness: Wilson Graham, Mary D. Graham and Mary (her mark) M Gill
    v10, p190
    Recorded: 4 April 1862

    Military:

    Civil War
    —Henry Shelley enlisted as a private at the age of 35 on May 2, 1864, in Company H, 132nd Ohio National Guards Volunteer Infantry, to serve 100 days. He was mustered out with the company September 10, 1864, at Camp Chase, Ohio.

    Military Pension:

    —He filed an Invalid Claim for Pension on February 15, 1883 with the following statement: " At Virginia about the month of August 1864, from the cold of nights and heat of the day and exposure, I incurred loss of one eyesight and enlarged veins and I now suffer and cannot work much and claim Pension on my disabilities." This claim was signed by Henry (x his mark) Shelley and witnessed by J. P. Radenbaugh and Solomon Quince. On December 29, 1890 an Application for Pension was filed with the following reason: "Unable to earn a support due to being blind in left eye, right eye badly effected, rhumatism, itching piles, varicose veins, lumbago and nervousness." It states that he is receiving a pension under certificate No. 374859 at $8.00 for disease of left eye and loss of sight of same. Signed by Henry (x his mark) Shelley. In March of 1892 he was dropped from the pension rolls "because of being pensioned under Act June 27, '90."
    —A form from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions ask for more information before his next quarterly payment. It is dated May 31 1898 and gives the name of his previous wife as Mahala Michales, married 1866 at Paulding County, Ohio and the names of living children: Abram born 1864 Oct 24, Louisa born June 16 1866, Emma born May 20 1875, Victoria born Sept 5 1827 and Ada born May 23 1881. Nothing in his Veterans Records indicate whether or not he ever received additional pension.
    —Included in the packet are papers from the Application for Widow's Pension filed by Julia A. Shelley, widow.

    Will:

    WILL
    Dated February 1889
    Probate Court, Paulding County, Ohio
    In the Name of the Benevolent Father of All: I the said Henry Shelley, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, considering the uncertainty of continuance in life and desiring to make such disposition of any worldly estate as I deem best, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament: hereby revoking and annulling all former will or wills whatsoever by me made.
    First: I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid as soon as possible after my decease.
    Second: I give and bequeath to my wife Julia A. Shelley during her life and so long as she shall remain a widow all the residue of my estate and all property, whether real or personal or mixed, of which I shall die seized, and possessed, or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease, to be held by her during her life or so long as she shall remain a widow, together with all the rents, profits and increase.
    Third: That after the decease or remarriage of my said wife, all the residue of my said estate together with rents, profits and increase, (except such as may have been expended in the support of my said wife and her minor heirs) shall be divided equally between all of my heirs. I nominate and appoint my said wife Julia A. Shelley to be the executrix of this will and testament.
    In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this___day of February in the year eighteen hundred and eighty nine.
    Signed: Henry (x his mark) Shelley
    Witness to mark, H. K. Gant and A. M. Bailey,

    Signed, sealed and acknowledged by Henry Shelley as his last Will and Testament in our presence, and subscribed and attested by us as witnesses, in his presence and at his request.
    A. M. Bailey
    H. K. Gant

    Census:

    Enlisted: May 2 1864, Discharge: Sep 10 1864, length of service 4 months 8 days, Post Office: Payne, Ohio, Disability Incurred: loss of eye and rheumatism.

    History / Bio:

    Henry Shelly, a prominent farmer of Harrison township, was born in France, near Paris, on the 26th of December, 1829. His parents, Francis and Jennie Shelly, emigrated to America in 1831, and located in Richland County, near Shelby. They remained there until their deaths. Henry Shelly was two years of age when he came to this country with his parents. He received but a limited education in his adopted country, and began life for himself at an early age. In 1864 he enlisted in Company H., 132nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served for 100 days. He received his honorable discharge, and is a pensioner. Mr. Shelly married Miss Abigail Chaney, the daughter of Charles Chaney, after coming to this county, and they had a child named Charley. The mother dying, Mr. Shelly was again married, Miss Mahala Michaels becoming his wife. Their children were: Abram, Louisa, the wife of L. Leeth, and three who are now deceased. Mrs. Shelly died in 1866, and Julie Myton, the daughter of Robert and Rhoda (Homan) Myton, of German extraction, was married to Mr. Shelly, in 1869. Their children are: Carrie, born April 14, 1872, died March 24, 1883; Emma, born May 21, 1875; Victoria, born September 5, 1877; Ada May, born May 23, 1881, and Lucy, born June 27, 1889. The father of these is a republican in politics and highly esteemed.

    Newspaper:

    DITCH NOTICE
    Notice To Non-Resident Lot or Land Owners
    To all lot or land owners, corporations Public or Private, that will be affected by the ditch improvement herein designated. In the matter of County Ditch Number 110 Petitioned for by W. S. Purdue et al.
    Auditor's Office Paulding County, Ohio, July 14th 1896
    Among the long list of names is John Leeth and Henry Shelley.

    Newspaper:

    Part XLI
    Pioneers
    Shelley and Quince Families
    Frances and Mary Jane (Shanberg) Shelley were natives of France, and members of the Catholic church. Mr. Shelley attended in Paris seven years, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley were married in France and there in France were born seven children. Mary, Catherine, Mary Ann, Martha, Lovina, Henry and Victoria. Francis Jr., and Peter were born in this country. The family emigrated to America in 1831 and settled in Richland county. In 1840 the family came to Paulding county and entered 80 acres of land one mile north of Payne on north-east corner. They built their cabin where the home of Mr. Cox now stands. They lived there with their family until the death of Mr. Shelley, August 6 1866.
    Mrs. Emma Bodey a grand-daughter remembers hearing them tell of the roof blowing off the cabin one night. The parents and daughters slept downstairs in the small cabin and the sons in the loft. This night a man way-farer was a guest and the boys and guest were compelled to descend quickly in abbreviated costumes. While the parents remained faithful to the Catholic faith, the children later joined the United Brethren church. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shelley made her home with her son Henry Shelley who lived in the home at Lamb's corners and with her daughter Mrs. Quince. She died March 20, 1885, aged 94 years. Each of these sons were given on their marriage forty acres of land. Henry earned the forty acres across from the Hiram Underwood farm with the proceeds of night's coon hunting and sold it $75.00.
    Mary the eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Jane Shanberg became the wife of John McGill. They lived just south of the Lehman school house south of bridge. Had no children. Catherine born in France, Sept. 8 1842, became the wife of Francis Quince in Richland county on Feb. 14, 1842. Their children were Mary died in infancy, Solomon born Nov. 5, 1845, Mary Cecil Radenbaugh born Sept. 10, 1847, Francis A., Aug. 2, 1849, died Aug. 10, 1880, Laura born July 27, 1852, died Nov. 8, 1879, Catherine born 1856, died 1860. Mary Ann married Solomon Mott of Vernon Junction, Ohio. Friends here only know of one daughter, Julia. Mrs. Mott is now living at the age of 90 years.
    Martha chose for her husband, William Holmes and the family moved to Iowa, cannot ascertain names of children. Lovina married Maurice Keller and for many years lived on South Main street and built the house in which Miss Nellie Bradley lives. They had no children.
    Henry Shelley was born near Paris, France, Dec. 26, 1829. He was two years of age when his parents came to this country. Henry Shelley was married three times. His first wife was Miss Abagail Chaney the daughter of Charles Chaney of this county, one son Charles was born to them. The wife died and Mr. Shelley married Miss Mahala Mikle, a sister of Daniel Mikle. Their children were Abram, Louisa the wife of L. Leeth and three deceased. Mrs. Mahala Shelley died in 1866. In 1869, Julia Myton the daughter of Robert and Rhoda Homan Myton of German lineage became the third wife. Their children were Carrie who died in 1883, Emma born May 21, 1875 and wife of Isaac Body. Victoria born Sept. 5, 1877. Ada May born May 23, 1881 and wife of George Fugate, and Lucy born June 27, 1889.
    In 1864, Henry Shelley enlisted in Company H, One Hundred Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served 100 days. He secured his honorable discharge. The family was highly-esteemed in the community. Mrs. Shelley died January 18, 1914. Mr. Shelley died March 8, 1904.
    Victoria, born in France, March 20, 1831, became the wife of Hiram Northrup, of this family we will write later
    Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton a sister of the third wife of Henry Shelley were married in Allen county, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1837. She was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are Mary J., born April 26, 1860, wife of Wm. Buerkle, Joseph F., born Dec. 28, 1865, Clarrissa A., born Aug. 30, 1869, wife of Fred White. Adalene was born Jan. 29, 1872, wife of Christ Peterson.
    Francis Shelley served three years in the 68th Ohio during the Rebellion and was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. The home farm was across the road west of the Fred Wahl farm. Late in life Mr. Shelley bought the South Main street property of his brother-in-law Maurice Kelley. A few years ago he sold this and they moved to near Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley are still living. They were prominently identified with the United Brethren church.
    Peter Shelley married Martha J. Payne in 1860. They had five sons and two daughters. We have no record of his death. Mrs. Shelley died June 23, 1917 at the age of 75 years at the home of her daughter Mrs. John H. Medsker of South Benton.
    (Continued Next Week)

    Newspaper:

    Part LIII
    Pioneers
    The Daniel Mikle Family
    Daniel Mikle son of Peter and Delilah (Mansfield) Mikle was born in Allen County, Indiana, near Maples, in June, 1842. He lived with his parents until 1861, when he enlisted in Company D, 30th Ind. Inft., and served until the close of the war, 1865. In 1866, Mr. Mikle came to Paulding County and in partnership with his brother-in-law, Henry Shelley, with whom he lived, he bought the place known as the Wilson Graham farm, an eighty acre piece, for $450. They afterward sold it to Mr. Graham.
    Mr. Mikle was married to Barbara Shugars in 1868. They moved on a farm four miles west of Payne on Creek Road. To this union were born four children, Henry J. Mary Etta, John Franklin, Delilah Jane all of whom are living. Mrs. Mikle died July 9, 1889. Mr. Mikle married Mary Morrow Ritter, a widow in the same year.
    Mr. and Mrs. Mikle left the farm in 1908 and bought the large residence built by Michael Finan on East Merrin Street, where they are happily passing the even tide of life.
    Daniel and Barbara (Shugars) Mikle had four children all were born at the homestead.
    Henry Jackson Mikle was born Dec. 30, 1869 and was married to Effie R. Honk, daughter of Jacob and Rachel Ann (Wogoman) Honk, Nov. 24, 1898 at her parents home. They have one daughter, Gladys.
    Mary E. Mikle was born Jan. 28, 1871 and was married to Monroe Dill, son of David and Ann (Chrestman) Dill, Dec. 5, 1889. They have four children, Lester, Thalia, Lyman and Everett. They live near Pierceton, Ind.
    John F. Mikle was born May 6, 1873. He was married to Emma Miller, daughter of Jacob and Phoebe Miller of Baldwin. They have two children , Forest and Lela. Their home is in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
    Delilah Jane Mikle was born April 2, 1875 and was married to Harry Lee, son of John and Emma (Prentice) Lee, and is a grandson of Colonel Nelson E. Prentice, Feb. 10, 1910. Their home is near Green Springs, Ohio.

    Newspaper:

    The Summer 1909, according to a clipping from the Paulding Republican, featured not only storms but lots of lightning. Three barns were struck and burned in July, one at the Henry Shelley Farm north of Payne, one at the Abe Mathias farm northeast of Payne and one belonging to John Rusell east of Paulding. Lost in the fires were horses, machinery and hay.

    Henry married Mahala Mikle on 25 Aug 1854 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Mahala (daughter of Peter Michael and Delila Mansfield) was born on 18 May 1835 in Sandy Beaver, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Nov 1868 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 1868 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mahala Mikle was born on 18 May 1835 in Sandy Beaver, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States (daughter of Peter Michael and Delila Mansfield); died on 18 Nov 1868 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 1868 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mahala Michaels
    • Census: 1850, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Mahala Michael, in the household of Peter Michael
    • Name: 28 Apr 1852; Mahala Wyman
    • Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mahala Shellet, in the household of Henry Shellet
    • Beneficiary: 12 Jan 1880; Mahala's heirs mentioned in the will of their grandfather, Peter Mikle
    • Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, page 8

    Notes:

    Newspaper:

    Part XLI
    Pioneers
    Shelley and Quince Families
    Frances and Mary Jane (Shanberg) Shelley were natives of France, and members of the Catholic church. Mr. Shelley attended in Paris seven years, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley were married in France and there in France were born seven children. Mary, Catherine, Mary Ann, Martha, Lovina, Henry and Victoria. Francis Jr., and Peter were born in this country. The family emigrated to America in 1831 and settled in Richland county. In 1840 the family came to Paulding county and entered 80 acres of land one mile north of Payne on north-east corner. They built their cabin where the home of Mr. Cox now stands. They lived there with their family until the death of Mr. Shelley, August 6 1866.
    Mrs. Emma Bodey a grand-daughter remembers hearing them tell of the roof blowing off the cabin one night. The parents and daughters slept downstairs in the small cabin and the sons in the loft. This night a man way-farer was a guest and the boys and guest were compelled to descend quickly in abbreviated costumes. While the parents remained faithful to the Catholic faith, the children later joined the United Brethren church. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shelley made her home with her son Henry Shelley who lived in the home at Lamb's corners and with her daughter Mrs. Quince. She died March 20, 1885, aged 94 years. Each of these sons were given on their marriage forty acres of land. Henry earned the forty acres across from the Hiram Underwood farm with the proceeds of night's coon hunting and sold it $75.00.
    Mary the eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Jane Shanberg became the wife of John McGill. They lived just south of the Lehman school house south of bridge. Had no children. Catherine born in France, Sept. 8 1842, became the wife of Francis Quince in Richland county on Feb. 14, 1842. Their children were Mary died in infancy, Solomon born Nov. 5, 1845, Mary Cecil Radenbaugh born Sept. 10, 1847, Francis A., Aug. 2, 1849, died Aug. 10, 1880, Laura born July 27, 1852, died Nov. 8, 1879, Catherine born 1856, died 1860. Mary Ann married Solomon Mott of Vernon Junction, Ohio. Friends here only know of one daughter, Julia. Mrs. Mott is now living at the age of 90 years.
    Martha chose for her husband, William Holmes and the family moved to Iowa, cannot ascertain names of children. Lovina married Maurice Keller and for many years lived on South Main street and built the house in which Miss Nellie Bradley lives. They had no children.
    Henry Shelley was born near Paris, France, Dec. 26, 1829. He was two years of age when his parents came to this country. Henry Shelley was married three times. His first wife was Miss Abagail Chaney the daughter of Charles Chaney of this county, one son Charles was born to them. The wife died and Mr. Shelley married Miss Mahala Mikle, a sister of Daniel Mikle. Their children were Abram, Louisa the wife of L. Leeth and three deceased. Mrs. Mahala Shelley died in 1866. In 1869, Julia Myton the daughter of Robert and Rhoda Homan Myton of German lineage became the third wife. Their children were Carrie who died in 1883, Emma born May 21, 1875 and wife of Isaac Body. Victoria born Sept. 5, 1877. Ada May born May 23, 1881 and wife of George Fugate, and Lucy born June 27, 1889.
    In 1864, Henry Shelley enlisted in Company H, One Hundred Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served 100 days. He secured his honorable discharge. The family was highly-esteemed in the community. Mrs. Shelley died January 18, 1914. Mr. Shelley died March 8, 1904.
    Victoria, born in France, March 20, 1831, became the wife of Hiram Northrup, of this family we will write later
    Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton a sister of the third wife of Henry Shelley were married in Allen county, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1837. She was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are Mary J., born April 26, 1860, wife of Wm. Buerkle, Joseph F., born Dec. 28, 1865, Clarrissa A., born Aug. 30, 1869, wife of Fred White. Adalene was born Jan. 29, 1872, wife of Christ Peterson.
    Francis Shelley served three years in the 68th Ohio during the Rebellion and was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. The home farm was across the road west of the Fred Wahl farm. Late in life Mr. Shelley bought the South Main street property of his brother-in-law Maurice Kelley. A few years ago he sold this and they moved to near Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley are still living. They were prominently identified with the United Brethren church.
    Peter Shelley married Martha J. Payne in 1860. They had five sons and two daughters. We have no record of his death. Mrs. Shelley died June 23, 1917 at the age of 75 years at the home of her daughter Mrs. John H. Medsker of South Benton.
    (Continued Next Week)

    Children:
    1. Meloynia Shelley was born in 1856 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Oct 1857 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1857 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    2. Peter Shelley was born in 1858 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 Oct 1859 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1859 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    3. Infant Shelley was born about 1861 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died about 1861 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    4. Abraham Lincoln Shelley was born on 24 Oct 1864 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 27 Dec 1910 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    5. 5. Louisa Mae Shelley was born on 18 Jun 1866 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 10 Mar 1952 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 13 Mar 1952 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

  5. 12.  Samuel S. ColvinSamuel S. Colvin was born on 14 Feb 1843 in Hillsborough, Highland County, Ohio, United States (son of Abraham Colvin and Cecelia A. Smith); died on 1 Dec 1914 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 4 Dec 1914 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Hamer Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Saml. Colvin, in the household of Elizabeth Colvin
    • Census: 1860, Hamer Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel Colvin, in the household of Abraham Colvin
    • Physical Description: 22 Apr 1862; height 6'1-1/4", dark complexion, hazel eyes and dark hair
    • Military: 22 Apr 1862, Nevin, Highland County, Ohio, United States; Civil War as a Private in Co. A, 89th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
    • Occupation: 22 Apr 1862, Highland County, Ohio, United States; farmer
    • Residence: 22 Apr 1862, Hamer Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States
    • Military: 19 Sep 1863
    • Military: 5 Apr 1864; promoted to Corporal
    • Military: 7 Jun 1865, Washington, District of Columbia, United States; discharged from the military
    • Military Pension: 9 Dec 1879; filed an Invalid Claim For Pension for loss of use of left arm
    • Census: 1880, Hamer Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel Colvin, farm laborer, head of household
    • Newspaper: 13 Sep 1882; The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, Ohio), 13 September 1882, p8
    • Newspaper: 7 Mar 1883; The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, Ohio), 7 March 1883, 5
    • Newspaper: 28 Nov 1883; The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, Ohio), 28 November 1883, p5
    • Newspaper: 20 Dec 1884; The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, Ohio), 20 December 1884, p8
    • Newspaper: 28 Jan 1885; The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, Ohio), 28 January 1885, p3
    • Newspaper: 27 Jan 1886; The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, Ohio), 27 Januaryy 1886, p5
    • Newspaper: 12 May 1886; The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio), 12 May 1886, p5
    • Census: 1890, Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel Colvin, Corporal, Company A, 89th Ohio Inf
    • Census: 1900, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel S. Colvin, farm laborer, head of household
    • Medical Condition: 8 Feb 1901; chronic rheumatism and ventral hernia and admitted to Soldiers Home
    • Newspaper: 25 May 1905; The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio)
    • Medical Condition: 22 Jan 1907; chronic rheumatism of left shoulder and re-admitted to The National Military Home in Dayton, Ohio
    • Census: 1910, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel Colvin, laborer/odd jobs, head of household; Address:
      240 West Pease Avenue

    Notes:

    Military:

    He was shot in the left shoulder while in the line of battle, at Chickamauga. He was treated in a hospital at Nashville, Tennessee, then furloughed home for 30 days. While recuperating at Hillsboro, Ohio he was given an extension of 20 days more by the provost, Surgeon Noble.

    Military Pension:

    VETERANS RECORD
    National Archives file #204892
    Declaration For Original Invalid Pension
    State of Ohio, Highland County
    On December 9, 1879 Samuel Colvin filed for an Invalid Pension. He declares that "he is the identical Samuel Colvin who was Enrolled on the 22nd day of August, 1862, in Company "A" of the 89th Regiment of "O.V.I." commanded by Capt. Samuel A. Glenn, and was honorably Discharged at Camp near Washington D.C. on the 7th day of June, 1865."
    He also states "That while a member of the organization aforesaid, in the service and in the line of his duty at Chickaimauge in the State of Georgia on or about the 19 day of Sept., 1863, he was shot in left shoulder blade--while in the line of battle. From said wound, I have partially lost the use of my left arm-and I experiance pain in shoulder and arm from the effects of said wound, and it also causes atrophy of the muscles."
    "That he was treated in hospitals as follows: in No. 3, Hospital at Nashville, Tenn. then furloughed home for 30 days, then got an extension of 20 days more given by provost, Surgeon Noble at Hillsboro, Ohio. That he has not been employed in the military or naval service otherwise than as stated above. That since leaving the service this applicant has resided in the Counties of Montgomery, Fayette, and Highland in the State of Ohio, and his occupation has been that of a Farmer. That prior to his entry into the service above named he was a man of good, sound, physical health, being when enrolled a farmer. That he is no in part disabled from obtaining his subsistence by manual labor by reason of his injuries, above described, received in the service of the United States; and he therefore makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the invalid pension roll of the United States."
    "He hereby appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation, A. D. Wiggins of Buford, Highland County, Ohio, his true and lawful attorney to prosecute his claim. That he has not received nor applied for a Pension. That his Post Office Address is Nevin, county of Highland, State of Ohio."
    (Claimant's signature) Samuel Colvin
    (Attest) Hugh Leslie and W. T. Gruber
    Included in this record: A document asking him to state his wifes full name and maiden name has Louisa Colvin, Louisa Benham. Married July 17th, 1873 in Dayton, Ohio. It lists his three children.
    A copy of the marriage record from Montgomery County that states Samuel Colvin and Louisa Benham were married on 16th day of July 1873. (Note: The family bible record says the 16th)
    Affidavit: 25 February 1907 - Declaration for Pension. This states he is a resident of National Military Home, county of Grant, Indiana--that he applied for a pension Certificate #204892. It also has a physical description of Height: 6 feet 1/4 inches; complexion, dark; color of eyes, hazel; color of hair, dark; and that his occupation was farmer.

    CIVIL WAR INFORMATION
    89th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
    Organized at Camp Dennison, Ohio, and mustered in August 26, 1862. Ordered to Covington, Ky., September 3, 1862, and duty there until October 5, during the threatened attack on Cincinnati, Ohio, by Kirby Smith. Ordered to Point Pleasant, W. Va., October 5. Attached to Army of Kentucky, Dept. of the Ohio, September-October, 1862. 2nd Brigade, Kanawha Division, District of West Virginia, Dept. of the Ohio, to February, 1863. Crook's Brigade, Baird's Division, Army of Kentucky, Dept. of the Cumberland, to June, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, 14th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to September, 1863. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, Reserve Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to October, 1863. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 14th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to June, 1865.

    SERVICE: --Advance to Falls of the Kanawha, Va., October 10-November 3, 1862, thence moved to Fayetteville Court House November 17, and duty there until January 6, 1863. Moved to Nashville, Tenn., January 25-February 7. Relief of 83rd Illinois Infantry, at Dover, from attack by Forest's Cavalry February 3. Expedition to Carthage, Tenn., February 22-25. Duty at Carthage until June 5. Ordered to Murfreesboro, Tenn., June 5. Middle Tennessee or Tullahoma Campaign June 23-July 7. Hoover's Gap June 24-26. Tullahoma June 29-30. Occupation of Middle Tennessee until August 16. Chickamauga (Ga.) Campaign August 16-September 22. Expedition to Tracy City and destruction of Salt Peter Works at Nickajack Cove August 20-September 10. Reconnaissance from Rossville September 17. Near Ringgold, Ga., September 17. Battle of Chickamauga September 19-21 (most of Regiment captured). Siege of Chattanooga, Tenn., September 24-November 22. Reopening Tennessee River October 26-29. Brown's Ferry October 27. Near Chattanooga November 6. Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign November 23-27. Orchard Knob November 23-24. Mission Ridge November 25. Pursuit to Graysville November 26-27. Duty at Chattanooga until February 22, 1864. Demonstration on Dalton, Ga., February 22-27. Tunnel Hill, Buzzard's Roost Gap and Rocky Faced Ridge February 23-25. Atlanta (Ga.) Campaign May 1-September 8. Demonstrations on Rocky Faced Ridge May 8-11. Battle of Resaca May 14-15. Advance on Dallas May 18-25. Operations on line of Pumpkin Vine Creek and battles about Dallas, New Hope Church and Allatoona Hills May 25-June 5. Operations about Marietta and against Kenesaw Mountain June 10-July 2. Pine Hill June 11-14. Lost Mountain June 15-17. Assault on Kenesaw June 27. Ruff's Station, Smyrna Camp Ground, July 4. Chattahoochie River July 5-17. Peach Tree Creek July 19-20. Siege of Atlanta July 22-August 25. Utoy Creek August 5-7. Flank movement on Jonesboro August 25-30. Battle of Jonesboro August 31-September 1. Operations against Hood in North Georgia and North Alabama September 29-November 3. March to the sea November 15-December 10. Siege of Savannah December 10-21. Campaign of the Carolinas January to April, 1865. Fayetteville, N. C., March 11. Battle of Bentonville March 19-21. Occupation of Goldsboro March 24. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. March to Washington, D.C., via Richmond, Va., April 29-May 20. Grand Review May 24. Mustered out June 14, 1865.

    Battle of Chickamauga
    September 18-20, 1863
    Estimated Casualties: 34,624 total (US 16,170; CS 18,454
    Description: After the Tullahoma Campaign, Rosecrans renewed his offensive, aiming to force the Confederates out of Chattanooga. The three army corps comprising Rosecrans’ s army split and set out for Chattanooga by separate routes. In early September, Rosecrans consolidated his forces scattered in Tennessee and Georgia and forced Bragg’s army out of Chattanooga, heading south. The Union troops followed it and brushed with it at Davis’ Cross Roads. Bragg was determined to reoccupy Chattanooga and decided to meet a part of Rosecrans’s army, defeat them, and then move back into the city. On the 17th he headed north, intending to meet and beat the XXI Army Corps. As Bragg marched north on the 18th, his cavalry and infantry fought with Union cavalry and mounted infantry which were armed with Spencer repeating rifles. Fighting began in earnest on the morning of the 19th, and Bragg’s men hammered but did not break the Union line. The next day, Bragg continued his assault on the Union line on the left, and in late morning, Rosecrans was informed that he had a gap in his line. In moving units to shore up the supposed gap, Rosencrans created one, and James Longstreet’s men promptly exploited it, driving one-third of the Union army, including Rosecrans himself, from the field. George H. Thomas took over command and began consolidating forces on Horseshoe Ridge and Snodgrass Hill. Although the Rebels launched determined assaults on these forces, they held until after dark. Thomas then led these men from the field leaving it to the Confederates. The Union retired to Chattanooga while the Rebels occupied the surrounding heights. Result: Confederate victory

    Newspaper:

    Pricetown
    Samuel Colvin, formerly of the Dayton Home, is here visiting friends and relatives. He is a true blue Republican, you bet.

    Newspaper:

    Work of the Pension Examining Board.
    The following named persons applied at the last meeting of the Board for either an increase of or for an original pension:
    Increase—Samuel Colvin
    Original—Isaac Florea

    Newspaper:

    How "Uncle Sam" Cares for His Soldiers, Their Widows, Orphans, and Dependent Relatives. A Full List of U. S. Pensioners in Highland County.
    Nevin
    Samuel Colvin, gunshot left shoulder, 4 per month, March, '82.

    Newspaper:

    Danville - December 18, 1884
    Stock hogs scarce in this vicinity
    Thermometer 3 degrees below zero
    Sam Colvin has put in his appearance once more with us.

    Newspaper:

    Court opened on Monday, Judge Huggins presiding. Docket was called, and the following assignments were made.
    Tuesday, Feb. 3
    3924. Samuel Colvin vs. J. W. Pence

    Newspaper:

    Dodsonville - January 23d, 1886
    Samuel Colvin, one of the pioneers of New Market township, visited Joshua Shaffer, of this place, on Tuesday.

    Newspaper:

    Pricetown—May 10th, 1886
    Mr. Samuel Colvin is wanted, as there is a pension lying in wait for him at Pricetown postoffice.

    Census:
    Samuel Colvin
    Corporal, Company A, 89th Ohio Inf
    Enlisted: 9 Aug 1862
    Discharge: 6 June 1865
    Post Office Address: Martinsville, Clinton County, O
    Disability Incurred: Wounded in left shoulder.

    Newspaper:

    Russell—May 22, 1905
    Samuel Colvin, of West Carrollton, was in our village last Friday.

    Samuel married Louisa Benham on 16 Jul 1873 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. Louisa (daughter of Aaron Benham and Martha J. Kearns) was born on 17 Apr 1852 in Centerville, Washington Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died on 30 Apr 1921 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 2 May 1921 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Louisa BenhamLouisa Benham was born on 17 Apr 1852 in Centerville, Washington Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States (daughter of Aaron Benham and Martha J. Kearns); died on 30 Apr 1921 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 2 May 1921 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mollie Benham
    • Census: 1860, Washington Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Rachel Benham, in the household of Adam Benham
    • Census: 1880, Hamer Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa Colvin, wife, in the household of Samuel Colvin
    • Census: 1900, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Rhael L. Colvin, wife, 3 children born-3 living, in the household of Samuel S. Colvin
    • Military Pension: 30 Sep 1908; filed a Declaration of Wife for one-half of Samuel Colvin's Military Pension
    • Census: 1910, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa R. Colvin, keeper of boarding house, 3 children born-3 living, in the household of Samuel Colvin; Address:
      240 West Pease Avenue
    • Military Pension: 15 Dec 1914; filed a Declaration for Widows Pension
    • Census: 1920, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa R. Colvin, widow, keeper of a boarding house, head of household; Address:
      34 Geiger Lane

    Notes:


    Louisa Benham ran a boarding house in her home in West Carrollton, Ohio. At different times her sons and daughter-in-laws lived with her and helped in the day-to-day work.

    Military Pension:

    Affidavit: 30 September 1908 - Declaration of wife Under Act of March 3, 1899 Louisa states she is Mrs. Louisa Colvin, aged 56 years, a resident of West Carrollton County of Montgomery, State of Ohio, who being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration under the act of March 3, 1899, in order to obtain one-half of the pension due or to become due her husband, Samuel Colvin who is a resident pensioner of the United States, and who is an inmate of National Military Home, Dayton, O. That her husband served as a Corporal in Co. A 89, Reg. Ohio Vol Inf.
    16 February 1909 General Affidavit In the matter of Louisa Colvin under the Act of March 3-1899 in order to obtain one-half of the pension due her husband Samuel Colvin. We make the affidavit that Louisa Colvin is not divorced from her husband Samuel Colvin and that she is a woman of good moral character, always commanding the respect of the community. We further make affidavit that Louisa Colvin is in necessitous circumstances. She maintains her family by keeping a boarding house. She also has the care and maintenance of her husband Samuel Colvin's aged father. Signed: J.B. Shannon and W. M. Shade
    2 March 1909 General Affidavit State of Ohio, County of Montgomery In the matter of Louisa Colvin receiving one half pension of Samuel Colvin. We declare that affidavit of the said Louisa Colvin is true and correct. We have known her for several years and are her neighbors and know she is in needy circumstances. She keeps a boarding house and the income scarcely gives her a living. Signed: A. H. Manning and Harvey Gassert

    Military Pension:

    5 January 1915 - Pensioner Dropped Certificate No. 204892, Pensioner Samuel Colvin, Service A 89 Ohio Inf. I have the honor to report that the name of the above-described pensioner was last paid at $18- to Sept 4, 1914 has this day been dropped from the roll because of death Dec. 1, 1914.
    15 December 1914 Declaration for Widow's Pension. The final paper is a copy of a returned check with the information that the pensioner died Apr 30-21 (Last paid at $30 to Mar 4 1921.

    Children:
    1. 6. Sidney A. Colvin was born on 6 May 1874 in Hamilton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died on 14 Mar 1952 in Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 18 Mar 1952 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.
    2. Henry Spray Colvin was born on 13 Oct 1875 in Franklin Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 8 Feb 1962 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Feb 1962 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.
    3. Howard Alra Colvin was born on 6 Dec 1880 in Hamer Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; died on 16 Apr 1940 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States; was buried on 18 Apr 1940 in East Point, Fulton County, Georgia, United States.

  7. 14.  Isaac FloreaIsaac Florea was born on 20 Aug 1837 in Ohio, United States (son of Henry Florea and Mary Turner); died on 22 Apr 1919 in Jefferson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 24 Apr 1919 in Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Isaac Flora
    • Name: Isac Flora
    • Census: 1850, Washington Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Isaac Flora, farmer, in the household of Henry Flora
    • Census: 1860, Union Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Isaac Flora, farmer, head of household
    • Military: Jun 1863, Brushcreek Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; registered for the Civil War draft
    • Military: Between 2 May 1864 and 30 Aug 1864; as Private, Co. G, 149th Ohio National Guard during the Civil War
    • Census: 1870, Union Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Isaac Flora, farmer, head of household
    • Appointed: 5 May 1871; Isaac Florea and W. H. Florea were appointed Administrators of Henry Florea's estate
    • Census: 1880, Washington Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Isaac Florea, farmer, head of houshold
    • Military Pension: 7 Apr 1880; registered for a Military Pension
    • Census: 1 Jun 1880, Washington Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; Isaac Florea
    • Property: 10 Feb 1882, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; siblings and spouses sold 90.33 acres for $2989 .00 Thomas B. Gaddis; Address:
      (part of Baron Steubans Military survey #2697)
    • Newspaper: 7 Mar 1883; The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, Ohio), 7 March 1883, p5
    • Census: 1890, Green Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Isaac Flora, 1890 Federal Census: Special Schedule - Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines; Address:
      New Vienna
    • Beneficiary: 18 Oct 1892; in the will of his mother, Mary Turner Flora
    • Census: 1900, Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States; as Isaac Florea, farmer, head of household
    • Newspaper: 13 Nov 1900; The News-Herald (Hillsboro), Ohio, 13 December 1900, p3
    • Property: 23 Nov 1900, Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; the property of Mary Florea was transferred to Isaac Florea per her will; Address:
      Lot #14
    • Census: 1910, Green Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Isaac Florea, divorced, farmer, survivor Union Army, head of household
    • Newspaper: 15 Aug 1917; Wilmington Daily News (Wilmington, Ohio), 15 August 1917, p3.
    • Physical Description: 1918; as age 80, height 5'8", fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair

    Notes:


    The gravestone inscription has his name as Isac Flora, beside the gravestone is a GAR marker (Grand Army of the Republic).

    Military:

    BrushCreek Township, Highland County, Ohio
    Isaac Florea, age 25, white, farmer, married, born Ohio.

    Military:


    CIVIL WAR INFORMATION
    149th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard)
    Overview: Organized at Camp Dennison, Ohio, May 8, 1864. Left State for Baltimore, Md., May 11. Attached to Defences of Baltimore, 8th Army Corps, Middle Department, to July, 1864. 1st Separate Brigade, 8th Army Corps, to July, 1864. Kenly's Independent Brigade, 8th Army Corps, to August, 1864.

    SERVICE: Duty in the Defences of Baltimore, Md., and at different points on the eastern shore of Maryland till July 4. Moved to Monocacy Junction July 4. Battle of Monocacy Junction July 9. Moved to Washington, D. C., July 13. Advance to Snicker's Gap, Va., July 13-20. Operations in the Shenandoah Valley July 20-August 23. Action with Moseby at Berryville August 13. Mustered out August 30, 1864.

    Regiment lost during service 4 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 38 Enlisted men by disease. Total 42

    Battle of Monocacy
    OTHER NAME: Battle that Saved Washington
    CAMPAIGN: Early's Raid and Operations Against B&O RR
    DATE(S): June-August 1864
    PRINCIPAL COMMANDERS: Major General Lewis Wallace [US] Major General Jubal Early [CS]
    FORCES ENGAGED: 0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
    ESTIMATED CASUALTIES: 2094 total (US 1294; CS 800;)
    DESCRIPTION: After marching north through the Shenandoah Valley from Lynchburg, the Confederate army of Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early side-stepped the Federal garrison at Harpers Ferry and crossed the Potomac River at Shepherdstown into Maryland on July 5-6. On July 9, 1864, a makeshift Union force under Maj. Gen. Lew Wallace attempted to arrest Early's invading Confederate divisions along the Monocacy River, just east of Frederick. Wallace, joined by Ricketts's Division of the VI Corps that had been rushed from the Petersburg lines, was outflanked by Gordon's Division and defeated after putting up a stiff resistance. Hearing of Early's incursion into Maryland, Grant embarked the rest of the VI Corps on transports at City Point, sending it with all dispatch to Washington. Wallace's defeat at Monocacy bought time for these veteran troops to arrive to bolster the defenses of Washington. Early's advance reached the outskirts of Washington on the afternoon of July 11, and the remaining divisions of the VI Corps began disembarking that evening. Monocacy was called the "Battle that Saved Washington."
    RESULTS: Confederate Victory

    Military Pension:

    VETERANS RECORD
    National Archives File #358603
    Declaration for Original Invalid Pension
    State of Ohio, Clinton County
    On April 7, 1880 Isaac Florea filed for an Invalid Pension. He declares that "he is the identical Isaac Flora who was enrolled on the 2nd day of May, 1864 in Company G of the 149th Regiment of Ohio Volunteers commanded by J. H. Henry and was honorably Discharged at Camp Dennison, Ohio on the 30th day of August, 1864; that he is age 43 years."
    He also states "That while a member of the organization aforesaid, in the service and in the line of his duty near Rockville, in the State of Maryland on or about the 11th day of July, 1864, he was overcome with heat while marching rapidly being at the time a prisoner of war. He claims a pension on the result of said disability."
    That he was treated in hospitals as follows: He was in no hospital, as he was a prisoner, and was soon discharged. That he has not been employed in the milatary or naval service otherwise that as stated - The service was with the National Guard known as 100 day men beginngin and ending as above stated. That since leaving the service this applicant has resided in the Counties of Clinton and Highland in the State of Ohio, and his occupation has been that of a Farmer.

    Included in this record:
    Affidavit: 28 September 1881 - Mark Dove states that "He and said Isaac Florea were taken prisoners by the Rebels after the Battle of Monocacy junction, that on the 11th day of July 1864 after a very hard march and being teribly rushed by their Captors he the said Florea was overcome with heat and sunstroke that he saw said Florea lien on the ground and that the prisinors said that he was over come with heat or sunstroke that we left said Florea there and we were rushed on by our captors."
    Doctor Statement: 8 November 1890: Approved for Disease of nervous system, result of sunstroke.
    Surgeon's Certificate: 14 November 1900 - Cause of disabilty - Sunstroke, disease of nervous system and heart, rheumatism, catarrh, vertigo, disease of eyes, partial deafness, disease of throat. He is 5 feet 8-1/2 inches, weight 120 pounds, age 63. Pension $8.00 per month.
    Certified Letter: 23 April 1913 - Isaac Flora submited a letter stating that he was born in Clinton County, Ohio August 20th 1837 that he was 75 years of age on the 20th day of August 1912, and that the old family Bible in which his birth was recorded has been lost or destroyed and connot be found and for this reason he is unable to furnish a more complete record of his birth.
    Document: 3 April 1915 - Asking for additional information - Wife: Miss Eva Trenary, married in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio. First wife Mary Jane Crawford Died August 12, 1891, second wife Eva Trenary parted middle of October 1908. There has been a separation. Also lists his children by each wife.
    Court Certificate of Guardianship: 10 August 1917 - C. C. Florea of Blanchester, Ohio was duly appointed guardian of the estate of Isaac Florea an imbecile.
    Pensioner Dropped: Certificate #259592, Pensioner Isaac Flora was dropped because of death April 22, 1919. Last paid $30 on Mar 4, 1919.

    NOTE: There were many affidavits in the file and it took a long time for Isaac to receive his pension.

    Property:

    Signed: Isaac Florea, Mary Flora, Parker S. Flora, Ollie A. Flora, Albert Flora, John W. Flora, Elizabeth Flora, Peter P. Fox, Ruth A. Fox, M. E. Thompson, Nancy J. Hildebrand, David (his Mark) Hildebrant, J. J. Windomaker, Louise Windomaker, Maria E. Florea
    Witness: Peter Clevinger, Henry Lozenby, Irena Emmons, David King, Irma Troth, Henry Lazenby, C. C. Burns, Henry Lizenby, Geo. E. Barren and Silas Ruth
    v33, p564

    Newspaper:

    Work of the Pension Examining Board.
    —The following named persons applied at the last meeting of the Board for either an increase of or for an original pension:
    Increase—Samuel Colvin
    Original—Isaac Florea

    Newspaper:

    Real Estate Transfers.
    Hespey Steele to Isaac Florea, Madison Tp., lot $600.

    Property:

    Signed: from the will of Mary Florea, deceased
    Witness: J. S. Kimbrough
    v51, p429

    Newspaper:


    Wilmington Daily News
    Wilmington, Ohio
    15 August 1917, p3
    Guardianship of Isaac Florea, alleged imbecile: adjudged an imbecile and C. E. Florea, appointed guardian; bond of $500 approved with A. Florea and Otto Florea sureties.

    Isaac married Mary Jane Clevenger on 17 Aug 1858 in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. Mary (daughter of Clevenger and Sarah _____) was born on 10 Apr 1840 in Ohio, United States; died on 12 Aug 1891 in Clark Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Aug 1891 in Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Mary Jane ClevengerMary Jane Clevenger was born on 10 Apr 1840 in Ohio, United States (daughter of Clevenger and Sarah _____); died on 12 Aug 1891 in Clark Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Aug 1891 in Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Physical Description: Red hair
    • Name: Mary Jane Crawford
    • Census: 1860, Union Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Flora, in the household of Isaac Flora
    • Census: 1870, Union Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Flora, in the household of Isaac Flora
    • Census: 1880, Washington Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Florea, wife, in the household of Isaac Florea
    • Property: 10 Feb 1882, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; Florea siblings and spouses sold 90.33 acres for $2989 .00 Thomas B. Gaddis; Address:
      (part of Baron Steubans Military survey #2697)

    Notes:

    Property:

    Signed: Isaac Florea, Mary Flora, Parker S. Flora, Ollie A. Flora, Albert Flora, John W. Flora, Elizabeth Flora, Peter P. Fox, Ruth A. Fox, M. E. Thompson, Nancy J. Hildebrand, David (his Mark) Hildebrant, J. J. Windomaker, Louise Windomaker, Maria E. Florea
    Witness: Peter Clevinger, Henry Lozenby, Irena Emmons, David King, Irma Troth, Henry Lazenby, C. C. Burns, Henry Lizenby, Geo. E. Barren and Silas Ruth
    v33, p564

    Notes:

    Married:
    The marriage record has her name as Mary Jane Crawford, other records have it as Mary Jane Clevenger. The census records for 1860, 1870 and 1880 list a Sarah Clevenger in the household of Isaac Florea as "mother-in-law". It is possible that May Jane's father was a first husband of Sarah and Sarah may have married a Clevenger later.

    Children:
    1. Sarah Rosetta Florea was born on 12 Jul 1859 in Ohio, United States; died on 19 Oct 1893 in Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1893 in Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, United States.
    2. William Henry Florea was born on 12 Mar 1861 in Ohio, United States; died on 16 Mar 1940 in London, Madison County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 17 Mar 1940 in Blanchester, Clinton County, Ohio, United States.
    3. Samantha Elma Florea was born on 5 Nov 1862 in Ohio, United States; died on 10 Jul 1884; was buried in Jul 1884 in Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, United States.
    4. Charles Emerson Florea was born on 31 Aug 1864 in Highland County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Aug 1938 in Blanchester, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 23 Aug 1938 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.
    5. Harley C. Florea was born on 5 Sep 1866 in Highland County, Ohio, United States; died on 3 Feb 1928 in Norwood, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 6 Feb 1928 in Pleasant Ridge, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States.
    6. Rue Edgar Florea was born on 26 Sep 1868 in Highland County, Ohio, United States; died on 4 May 1909 in Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 6 May 1909 in Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, United States.
    7. Alvadore Frank Florea was born on 16 Jan 1871 in Highland County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 Apr 1946 in Delaware Township, Delaware County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 9 Apr 1946 in Blanchester, Clinton County, Ohio, United States.
    8. Jennie Viv Florea was born on 23 Jan 1873 in Washington Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 9 Mar 1874 in Washington Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Mar 1874 in Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, United States.
    9. 7. Clara Estella Florea was born on 20 Dec 1874 in Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 Oct 1951 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 18 Oct 1951 in Clark County, Ohio, United States.
    10. Arthur Clinton Florea was born on 19 Jul 1877 in Washington Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 24 Oct 1919 in Randolph Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 28 Oct 1919 in Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, United States.
    11. Dayton Leroy Florea was born on 29 Dec 1879 in Ohio, United States.
    12. Hiram Howard Florea was born on 23 Jun 1889 in Ohio, United States; died on 14 May 1966 in Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States; was buried on 17 May 1966 in Arlington County, Virginia, United States.