Martin Mayhugh Leeth

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Martin Leeth, in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Martin Leeth, son, laborer, in the household of John Leth
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Martin M. Leeth, son in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1910, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Martin Leeth, Mail Carrier, head of household
• Newspaper: 29 Oct 1914, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Daughter's 17th Birthday; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 6 Jul 1916; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 July 1916, page 5
• Newspaper: 27 Nov 1917; The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 27 November 1917, p3
• Newspaper: 20 Aug 1918; The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, 20 August 1918, p1
• Census: 1920, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Martin Leeth, Mail Carrier, head of household; Address:
  North Main Street
• 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, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Martin M. Leeth, Mail Carrier, head of household; Address:
  North Main Street
• Newspaper: 9 Oct 1930, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 9 October 1930, p1: Rural Carriers Meet; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Residence: 1935, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 17 Oct 1935; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1935, p1: Golden Wedding Anniversary
• Newspaper: 27 Oct 1938; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 27 October 1938, p1
• Census: 1940, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Martin M. Leeth, head of household, same residence in 1935
• Newspaper: 16 May 1940, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Sunday Guests; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 17 Oct 1940; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1940, p1
• Newspaper: 22 Oct 1942; Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 29 October 1942, p1
• Newspaper: 29 Oct 1942; Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio) 29 October 1942, p1
• Obituary: 6 Apr 1944; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio) 6 April 1944, p1

Notes:

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Payne News
Special Correspondence
...Mr. and Mrs. Mart Leeth have as their guests Mr. and Mrs. William Balanger, of West Mansfield, Mr. and Mrs. Avery Ballanger and children and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard. (The Fort Wayne Daily News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Monday, August 14, 1916, pg. 7)

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Payne News
...Mart Leeth, a local mail carrier, suffered a stroke of apoplexy while up town Saturday evening and was unconscious 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. (The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tuesday, August 20, 1918, pg. 12)

OBITUARY
Aged Payne Resident Dies
...Funeral services for Martin M. Leeth, 83, retired mall carrier of Payne, who passed away March 31, was held Monday at the Church of Christ, with burial in Payne cemetery. Surviving are the wife, Louisa; three sons, Elbey of Louisville, Ky., Oscar of Ft. Wayne, and Emmett of Detroit; a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Silvers of Ft. Wayne and one brother, Leven, of near Payne.


Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:
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.

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 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.

Newspaper:

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."

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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.

Martin married Louisa Jane Underwood on 15 Oct 1885 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Louisa was born on 10 May 1866 in Walnut Grove, Logan County, Ohio, United States; died on 10 Feb 1961 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 13 Feb 1961 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Clyde Leeth
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Elba C. Leeth, grandson in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1910, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Elba C. Leeth, son, in the household of Martin Leeth
• Physical Description: 5 Jun 1917; tall, slender build, blue eyes and light brown hair
• Military: 5 Jun 1917, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 5 Jun 1917, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; self employed barber; Address:
  1713 Grand River Ave.
• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; Address:
  701 Hogarth
• Newspaper: 27 Nov 1917; The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 27 November 1917, p3
• Census: 1920, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; as Elba C. Leeth, steel company salesman, head of household
• Census: 1930, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States; as Elva G. Leeth, barber, head of household; Address:
  2525 Garland Avenue
• Newspaper: 17 Oct 1940; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1940, p1
• Physical Description: 27 Apr 1942; white, height 5'10", weight 165 lbs, blue eyes, brown hair, ruddy and complexion, wears glasses
• Military: 27 Apr 1942, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States; registered for the WWII Draft
• Occupation: 27 Apr 1942, Shively, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States; Address:
  Stitzel Weller Distilling Company
• Residence: 27 Apr 1942, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States; Address:
  941 S. 22nd
• Newspaper: 22 Oct 1942, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Parents Wed 57 Years; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 13 May 1948, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Celebrating birthday and Mother's Day with mother; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 July 1956, p8
• Obituary: 16 May 1965; The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky) 16 May 1965, P28

Notes:

Date of Birth may be 1888

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
...Clyde Leeth and wife of Detroit, arrived here Thursday and were met by Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bricker, of Payne, whom they accompanied home for a visit with Mr. Leeth's parents Mr. and Mrs. Martin Leeth. (The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, Tuesday, December 30, 1919, pg. 20)

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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:

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

Obituary:

Elba Clyde Leeth, 77, died at 4 a.m. Saturday at his home, 941 S. 22nd. He was a native of Payne, Ohio. He retired 12 years ago as an employee of Stitzel-Weller Distillery, Inc. He was a member of Virginia Avenue Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Nell Gilliland, three step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Owen Funeral Home, 2611 Virginia. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park.

Family/Spouse: Nellie Gilliland. Nellie was born in 1881 in Kentucky, United States; died on 16 May 1969 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elba married Inez Marguarite Park on 25 Mar 1912 in Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada. Inez was born in 1888 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Oscar R. Leeth, grandson in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1910, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Oscar R. Leeth, son, Printer, in the household of Martin Leeth
• Physical Description: 5 Jun 1917; medium height, medium build, gray eyes, brown hair
• Military: 5 Jun 1917, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 5 Jun 1917, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; Compositor; Address:
  Fort Wayne Printing Co.
• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; Address:
  1102 Rockhill
• Census: 1920, Fort Wayne, Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Oscar R. Leeth, compositor for printing company, head of household
• Census: 1930, Fort Wayne, Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Oscar R. Leeth, foreman, head of household
• Residence: 1935, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Fort Wayne, Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States
• Newspaper: 16 May 1940; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 16 May 1940, p5
• Newspaper: 17 Oct 1940; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1940, p1
• Physical Description: 27 Apr 1942; white, 5'5-1/2", 144 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion
• Military: 27 Apr 1942, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; registered for the WWII Draft
• Occupation: 27 Apr 1942, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; Address:
  Fort Wayne Printing Company
• Residence: 27 Apr 1942, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; Address:
  1630 Tilden Avenue
• Newspaper: 13 May 1948, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Celebrating birthday and Mother's Day with mother; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 July 1956, p8
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

OBITUARY
OSCAR R. LEETH
...PAYNE -- Oscar R. Leeth, 87, of Bradenton, Florida, died Friday in that city.
...Mr. Leeth, a native of Payne, was the son of Martin and Jane Leeth. He lived in Fort Wayne before moving to Florida in 1944.
...He was a retired employe of Fort Wayne Printing County
...Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Edward M., Colorado Springs, Colo., and Byron O. Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. Herman Smith, Naperville, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. Mae Silvers, Fort Wayne.
...Services were Tuesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial was in the Lindenwood Cemetery.

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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:

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

Newspaper:

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.

Oscar married Ellen Pearl Powers on 29 Jun 1912 in Hillsdale, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States. Ellen was born on 10 Nov 1880 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, United States; died on 15 May 1962 in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, United States; was buried in May 1962 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Emmit O. Leeth, grandson in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1910, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Emmett O. Leeth, son, in the household of Martin Leeth
• Physical Description: 5 Jun 1917; tall, medium build, hazel eyes and black hair
• Military: 5 Jun 1917, Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 5 Jun 1917, Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; Inspector 15; Address:
  Ford Motor Co.
• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Michigan, United States; Address:
  238 Louise Ave.
• Newspaper: 27 Nov 1917; The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 27 November 1917, p3
• Census: 1920, Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; as Emmet Leeth, auto factory foreman, head of hosuehold
• Census: 1930, Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; as Emmett O. Leeth, automobile factory foreman, head of household
• Newspaper: 16 May 1940; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 16 May 1940, p5
• Newspaper: 17 Oct 1940; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1940, p1
• Newspaper: 24 May 1945; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 24 May 1945, p5
• Newspaper: 13 May 1948, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Celebrating birthday and Mother's Day with mother; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Obituary: 23 Jul 1953; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio) 23 July 1953, p1

Notes:

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Payne News
Special Correspondence
...Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth have returned to Detroit after a visit at M. M. Leeth's and Mrs. Shina Stettler. (The Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Monday, August 14, 1916, pg. 7)

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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.

Obituary:

Emmett O. Leeth
Emmett O. Leeth, the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth, was born on December 24, 1892, at Payne, Ohio, and passed away on July 15 , 1953, at his home in Detroit following a lingering illness.
Surviving are the mother, Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne: the wife, Nanabelle; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia McNio, Mrs. Mary Jane Yeo and Mrs. Leah Taylor, all of Detroit: two step-daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Sullivan and Miss Nancybelle Mitchell; one stepson, James Mitchell; two brothers, Oscar of Flint, Mich., and Clyde of Louisville, Ky; one sister, Mrs. Alvin Silvers of Payne; also six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Haley Funeral Home, Detroit, under the auspices of Loyalty Lodge No. 488, F. & A. The Rev. Oliver J. Collins was the minister. interment in White Chapel Cemetery.
Among those attending the funeral were: Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Silvers, of Payne, Mr and Mrs. Lester Silvers, Mr. and Mrs. George Ray and baby, Mrs. Alex Maleswki, Edward Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith, all of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs Oscar Leeth of Flint, Mich., and Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky.

Family/Spouse: Annabelle Harter-Mitchell. Annabelle was born in 1896 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emmett married Laura Lucinda Stetler on 24 Sep 1913 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, United States. Laura was born in 1894 in Michigan, United States; died on 16 Nov 1940 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 19 Nov 1940 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Mae Silvers
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Ethel M. Leeth, granddaughter in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1910, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Ethel May Leeth, daughter in the household of Martin Leeth
• Newspaper: 29 Oct 1914; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 29 October 1914, p1
• Newspaper: 27 Nov 1917; The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 27 November 1917, p3
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, p8
• Census: 1930, Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as May E. Silvers, wife, in the household of Alvin V. Silvers
• Residence: 1935, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; Address:
  2229 Riedmiller Ave.
• Census: 1940, Fort Wayne, Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as May Silvers, wife, in the household of Alvin Silvers
• Newspaper: 17 Oct 1940; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1940, p1
• Newspaper: 22 Oct 1942, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Parents Wed 57 Years; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 13 May 1948, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Celebrating birthday and Mother's Day with mother; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 July 1956, p8
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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:

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

Newspaper:

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

Ethel married Alvin Varow Silvers on 10 Dec 1919 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States. Alvin was born on 27 Feb 1896 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 2 Nov 1974 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 1974 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States
• Census: 1920, Fort Wayne, Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Edward M. Leeth, son, in the household of Oscar R. Leeth
• Newspaper: 17 Oct 1940; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1940, p1

Notes:

Newspaper:

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.

Edward married Marjorie Ellen Kintzel on 10 Jun 1938 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Marjorie was born on 3 Oct 1917 in Atwood, Kosciusko, Indiana, United States; died on 14 Nov 2012 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1935, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Fort Wayne, Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Byron Leeth, son, in the household of Oscar R. Leeth
• Newspaper: 17 Oct 1940; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1940, p1
• Newspaper: 24 May 1945; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 24 May 1945, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

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:

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

Byron married Betty Jeanne Payton on 25 Nov 1942 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Betty was born on 11 Jan 1922 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; died on 27 Feb 2007 in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Feb 2007 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1935, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Fort Wayne, Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Patricia Leeth, daughter, in the household of Oscar R. Leeth
• Newspaper: 17 Oct 1940; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1940, p1
• Newspaper: 24 Mar 1945; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 24 May 1945, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

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:

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

Patricia married Herman Edward Smith on 8 Jun 1946 in Allen County, Indiana, United States. Herman was born on 1 Aug 1921 in Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, United States; died on 29 Jun 1990; was buried in Jun 1990 in Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]