Martin Mayhugh Leeth

Martin Mayhugh Leeth

Male 1860 - 1944  (83 years)

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  • Name Martin Mayhugh Leeth 
    Born 2 Sep 1860  Pike County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Census 1870  Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    as Martin Leeth, in the household of John Leeth 
    Census 1880  Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    as Martin Leeth, son, laborer, in the household of John Leth 
    Census 1900  Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    as Martin M. Leeth, son in the household of John Leeth 
    Census 1910  Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    as Martin Leeth, Mail Carrier, head of household 
    Newspaper 29 Oct 1914  Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Daughter's 17th Birthday 
    Address:
    "The Payne Reflector and Press Review" 

    • Saturday evening a jolly crowd of young folks gathered at the home of Mr. and Mr. M. M. Leeth in honor of their daughter Miss Mae's 17th birthday. The home was beautifully decorated with yellow crepe paper and autumn leaves. Music and games formed the evening's entertainment and at 10:30 a delicious 2 course lunchen was served. Miss leeth was the recepient of a number of beautiful presents, among which was a ring given her by her many friends
    Newspaper 6 Jul 1916  [8
    The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 July 1916, page 5 

    • Mrs. Emmett Leeth and little daughter of Detroit is here for a month's visit with her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth.
    Newspaper 27 Nov 1917  [9
    The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 27 November 1917, p3 

    • Mr. and Mrs. Martin Leeth and daughter May, of Payne, were Antwerp visitors a short time Saturday, while on their way to Detroit, Mich., where they will visit their sons, Clide and Emmet Leeth, and their families.
    Newspaper 20 Aug 1918  [10
    The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, 20 August 1918, p1 
    • Mart Leeth, a local mail carrier, suffered a stroke of apoplexy while up town Saturday evening and was unconscioius for sometime. He was removed to his home on West Merrin street, where he is some better today.
      Charley Underwood, wife and two children, of West Mansfield, O., are spending a few days with Mart Leeth and family.
    Census 1920  Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    as Martin Leeth, Mail Carrier, head of household 
    Address:
    North Main Street 
    Newspaper 30 Jul 1925  [12
    The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, p8 

    • 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 13 Aug 1925  [13
    Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 13 August 1925, p8 

    • 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 City, 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.
    Census 1930  Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [14
    as Martin M. Leeth, Mail Carrier, head of household 
    Address:
    North Main Street 
    Newspaper 9 Oct 1930  Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [15
    The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 9 October 1930, p1: Rural Carriers Meet 
    Address:
    "The Payne Reflector and Press Review" 

    • Rural Carriers Meet
      Friday evening, Oct., 3, the members of the Paulding County Rural Letter Carrier's Association held a meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth in Payne, in honor of the retirement of Mr. Leeth from duty, after almost 28 years of service as rural mail carrier on Route One.
      A large number of carriers and their families from Van Wert and Defiance counties were also present, there being in all, 73 persons who enjoyed the bounteous supper which was served at 6:30 o'clock by the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary.
      Postmaster W. E. Lehman, in a very able manner, then presented to Mr. Leeth a beautiful smoking set, as a token of remembrance from the boys of the Payne post-office.
      A brief report of the business transacted at the National Convention, which was held at Detroit in August, was given by S. D. Mooney, who was a delegate from the Fifth District. Following this report a number of interesting talks were made by visiting post-masters and carriers.
      At a late hour all departed for their homes wishing Mr. and Mrs. Leeth a very happy "vacation."
    Residence 1935  Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [16
    Newspaper 17 Oct 1935  [17
    The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1935, p1: Golden Wedding Anniversary 

    • Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth Celebrate Golden Wedding
      Only a few people live to observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary but such was the good fortune of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of North Main street.
      The day (Sunday, Oct. 13) was an ideal one and the celebration which had been so splendidly arranged by their children was perfect to the last detail. Their children, the grandchildren and one great-grandchild were present.
      Other dinner guests were Mr. Leeth's sister, Mrs. Mell Faucett and son, Don, of Walnut Grove, Elizabeth Ballinger of West Mansfield, O., Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Underwood Bellefontaine, O., Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hardesty of Paulding, Dr. K. C. Hardesty and family of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth and children and Mrs. Lucy Underwood of Payne, Mrs. Ella Underwood of Fort Wayne.
      The home was beautifully decorated with flowers which were presented by loyal friends.
      In a very fitting presentation speech Emmett Leeth presented his parents with a floor lamp that represented the love and esteem of the children and their desire for a bright and happy future for their parents. Other valuable gifts were received.
      The community showed their esteem and respect by calling during the afternoon.
      Mr. and Mrs. Leeth have spent most of their life in and around Payne. They saw the county grow from a wooded unimproved country to one of the finest counties in the state. Mr. Leeth carried mail out of Payne for about thirty years.
      They have raised all their children to maturity and have never had the sorrow of death enter their home. They have been abundantly blessed in many respects and the entire community joins in wishing them many more happy and pleasant years.
    Newspaper 27 Oct 1938  [18
    The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 27 October 1938, p1 

    • The following folks attended a family reunion and dinner Sunday at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Earl Leeth of West Oak street:
      Mrs. J. W. Connor, son, William and wife and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Mays, all of Kansas City, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Leeth, son Dallas, of Leipsic, O., Mr. and Mrs. Arden Leeth and son of Bowling Green, O., Mr. and Mrs. Darius Leeth and children of Delphos, O., Mr. and Mrs. John Leeth and son, Mrs. Paul Ridenour and daughter of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Union City, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Harl Savage of Paulding, Wm. Wren , Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wren, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Leeth and son, Gene, Mrs. Della Mathias, Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Mull and Miss Louise Armour.
    Census 1940  Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [16
    as Martin M. Leeth, head of household, same residence in 1935 
    Newspaper 16 May 1940  Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [19
    Sunday Guests 
    Address:
    "The Payne Reflector and Press Review" 
    Newspaper 17 Oct 1940  [20
    The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1940, p1 

    • Married Fifty-Five Years
      Mr. and Mrs. Martin M. Leeth quietly celebrated their fifth-fifth wedding anniversary, Tuesday They were honored at a family dinner at noon Sunday which was attended by the following members of the family: Emmett Leeth and daughter Mary Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan McNie and daughter Judith Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Knisely, all of Detroit, Mr and Mrs. Oscar Leeth, son Byron and daughter Patricia, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Leeth of Fort Wayne.
      Mr. Leeth is a retired mail carrier. Mrs. Leeth is the former Miss Louisa Jane Underwood. They have lived in Payne all their married life. Their children are Emmett Leeth of Detroit, Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky., Oscar R. Leeth and Mrs. Alvin Silvers of Ft. Wayne. They have ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
    Newspaper 22 Oct 1942  [21
    Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 29 October 1942, p1 

    • Couple wed 57 years
      Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth celebrated their fifty-seventh wedding anniversary last Thursday at their home on North Main street. Open house was held at their home in the afternoon for friends.
      The couple have four children, Mrs. Alvin Silvers of Forth Wayne, Oscar Leeth of Fort Wayne, Emmett Leeth of Detroit, Mich., and Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky. They also have ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
      Mr. Leeth is 82 years old and Mrs. Leeth, 76. Both are lifelong residents of Payne. Mr. Leeth a retired mail carrier.
    Newspaper 29 Oct 1942  [22
    Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio) 29 October 1942, p1 

    • REVIEW OF NEWS HEARD RECENTLY IN THIS VICINITY
      Summaries of Current Events In Nearby Communities
      PAYNE—Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth were married 57 years October 15, and held open house for friends at their home that day. Their four children are Mrs. Alvin Snyder and Oscar Leeth of Ft. Wayne, Emmett Leeth of Detroit and Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky. They have 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mr. Leeth, a retired mail carrier, is 82, and his wife is 76.
    Died 31 Mar 1944  Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 23
    Cause: of arterioschleroctic heart disease 
    Buried 3 Apr 1944  Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 24
    Address:
    Wiltsie Cemetery 
    Obituary 6 Apr 1944  [25
    The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio) 6 April 1944, p1 

    • Martin M. Leeth
      Martin M. Leeth, son of John and Nancy Leeth, was born in Pike county, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1860, and departed this life at Payne, Ohio, March 31, 1944, at the age of 83 years.
      He came to Paulding county with his parents during his early manhood.
      He was married to Louisa Jane Underwood, October 15, 1885. To this union was born five children, Elba Clyde of Louisville, Ky., Oscar R. Of Fort Wayne, Ind., Emmett O., of Detroit, Mich., and Ethel May Silvers of Fort Wayne, Ind.
      He has one brother, Leven Leeth of Payne, O., also ten grand-children and seven great-grand-children.
      Mr. Leeth united with the Church of Christ in 1883 while still a young man, under the ministry of C. A. Bartlett. He remained faithful to the church, serving in various capacities and was an elder at the time of his departure.
      He was a pioneer mail carrier of Payne, having served as a rural carrier for twenty-eight years. He was also a member of Flat Rock Lodge No. 580, F. & A. M.
      The funeral, in charge of Gerald Snyder, was held Monday afternoon at the Church of Christ, Rev. S. G. Cameron of Gibsonburg officiating. Burial in the Wiltsie cemetery.
    Person ID I131  TangledRoots
    Last Modified 16 Nov 2021 

    Father John Leeth, Jr.,   b. 9 Dec 1822, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Dec 1900, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Nancy Walls,   b. 9 May 1826, Pike County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jan 1906, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Married 21 Apr 1844  Pike County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F13  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Louisa Jane Underwood,   b. 10 May 1866, Walnut Grove, Logan County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Feb 1961, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 94 years) 
    Married 15 Oct 1885  Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 26
    Children 
     1. Elba Clyde Leeth,   b. 4 Sep 1887, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 May 1965, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years)
     2. Oscar Roy Leeth,   b. 18 Sep 1889, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Feb 1977, Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years)
     3. Emmett Orland Leeth,   b. 24 Dec 1892, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jul 1953, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years)
     4. Ethel Mae Leeth,   b. 24 Oct 1897, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Dec 1982, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
    Last Modified 16 Jan 2022 
    Family ID F36  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart