Henry Rhodolphus Cress

Henry Rhodolphus Cress

Male 1856 - 1939  (83 years)

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  1. 1.  Henry Rhodolphus CressHenry Rhodolphus Cress was born on 18 Sep 1856 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died on 1 Nov 1939 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 7 Nov 1939 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • History / Bio: History of Miami County Ohio (Dallas, Texas: Taylor Publishing), p440
    • Name: Adolph Cress
    • Name: Henry Rudolph Cress
    • Census: 1860, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Cress, in the household of Geo. Cress, Esq.
    • Census: 1870, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Henry R. Cress, works on farm, in the household of George Cress
    • Census: 1880, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Cress, son, farm hand, in the household of George Cress
    • Occupation: 1893; Traveling Salesman
    • Residence: 1893, Kessler, Miami County, Ohio, United States
    • Census: 1900, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Henry R. Cress, farmer, head of household
    • Beneficiary: 5 Mar 1900; in the will of his father, George Cress
    • Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as H. R. Cress, farmer, head of household
    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Henry R. Cress, farmer, head of household
    • Will: 22 Sep 1923, Miami County, Ohio, United States
    • Census: 1930, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Adolph Cress, farmer, head of household
    • Probate: 13 Nov 1939, Miami County, Ohio, United States

    Notes:


    ...Rodolphus married Emma Curtis, daughter of Samuel Curtis, who owned large tracts of land in both Monroe and Union Township and donated the land for the Curtis Cemetery, where he is buried. Emma Cress died young leaving Rodolfhus with three children: Clarence C. Cress, Bert Samuel Cress and Dessie May Kelly. His second marriage was to Rosa Vance and to them were born: Ernest, Dewey and Edwin. Rodolphus died in 1939. Edwin only living child now lives in West Milton. Clarence Cress married Dollie Kessler, daughter of David Kessler in 1901. Clarence died in 1973. Their children: Zelma Byrkett, Dayton, Ohio; Virgil Cress, Circleville, Ohio; Ruth Grauser, Troy, Ohio; Jack, deceased and June Faulknor, deceased. Bert Cress married Lucy Clark of Covington - no children. Dessie married Joseph Kelly of near West Milton in Union township. She died in 1968 at West Milton. Three sons were born to them: Deuane, Donald and Max. Donald survives and lives in Tipp City. Ernest, son of Rodolphus and Rosa Vance married Ruth Wener. She survives and lives near Dayton, Ohio. Their children: Janice of Dayton; Marvin, of Columbus, Ohio; Naomi of Colorado and Morris of Dayton. Dewey Cress married Margaret Honeyman of West Milton and they had three daughters: Mary Poling, Marjorie Jean Fine and Carolyn DeHart, all of near West Milton. (Source: The Miami County Historical Society, Tipp City, Ohio, "History of Miami County Ohio", Dallas, Texas: Taylor Publishing County, pg. 440)

    History / Bio:

    ...Rodolphus married Emma Curtis, daughter of Samuel Curtis, who owned large tracts of land in both Monroe and Union Township and donated the land for the Curtis Cemetery, where he is buried. Emma Cress died young leaving Rodolfhus with three children: Clarence C. Cress, Bert Samuel Cress and Dessie May Kelly. His second marriage was to Rosa Vance and to them were born: Ernest, Dewey and Edwin. Rodolphus died in 1939. Edwin only living child now lives in West Milton. Clarence Cress married Dollie Kessler, daughter of David Kessler in 1901. Clarence died in 1973. Their children: Zelma Byrkett, Dayton, Ohio; Virgil Cress, Circleville, Ohio; Ruth Grauser, Troy, Ohio; Jack, deceased and June Faulknor, deceased. Bert Cress married Lucy Clark of Covington - no children. Dessie married Joseph Kelly of near West Milton in Union township. She died in 1968 at West Milton. Three sons were born to them: Deuane, Donald and Max. Donald survives and lives in Tipp City. Ernest, son of Rodolphus and Rosa Vance married Ruth Wener. She survives and lives near Dayton, Ohio. Their children: Janice of Dayton; Marvin, of Columbus, Ohio; Naomi of Colorado and Morris of Dayton. Dewey Cress married Margaret Honeyman of West Milton and they had three daughters: Mary Poling, Marjorie Jean Fine and Carolyn DeHart, all of near West Milton. (Source: The Miami County Historical Society, Tipp City, Ohio, "History of Miami County Ohio", Dallas, Texas: Taylor Publishing County, pg. 440)

    Will:

    Will:
    Know all men by these Presents:
    That I, Henry R. Cress, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and Testament.
    Item 1.
    I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Rosa F. Cress, in lieu of dower and years allowance, all my personal property of whatsoever kind to be to her absolutely, she to pay my just debts and funeral expenses.
    Item 2.
    I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Rosa F. Cress, the farm on which we now live being 55.65 acres in the South-west quarter of section 10, town 6, range 5 E Union Township, Miami Co., Ohio to be to her during her natural life, provided that no timber shall be cut on said premises except for necessary building and repairs on said farm and for necessary fuel for the family.
    Item 3.
    At the death of my wife, Rosa F. Cress, I will that the farm be sold and the proceeds be divided equally among my children viz: Clarence Cress, Bert Cress, Dessie Kelly, Earnest Cress, Dewey Cress and Edwin Cress or their legal representatives.
    Item 4.
    In case of the legatees or devisees hereinbefore named shall institute or prosecute any action to contest or set aside this, my will, the legacy or devise hereinbefore given to such person or persons shall be thereby forfeited and annulled and shall revert and inure to the residue of my estate.
    Item 5.
    I hereby nominate and appoint my wife, Rosa F. Cress, Executrix of this will and request that no bond be required.
    Witness my hand this 22nd day of September A. D. 1923.
    Signed: Henry R. Cress
    Signed and acknowledged by the said Henry R. Cress as and for his last will and testament in our presence and by us subscribed as attesting witnesses in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other this 22nd day of September 1923.
    Witnesses: Hirt Kessler and Maurice Kessler

    Probate:

    Probate:
    13 November 1939
    Will of Henry R. Cress, Filed in the Probate Court, Miami County, Ohio
    Record of Wills Vol 26, page 152B
    24 November 1939
    Application for Appointment: Rosa F. Cress, widow, asks to be appointed Executrix
    24 November 1939
    Statement and Application for Appointment of Appraisers
    25 November 1939
    Orders On Appointment: Rosa F. Cress, ordered bond waived and appointment of Executrix
    25 November 1939
    Letters of Administration granted to Rosa F. Cress

    Died:


    OBITUARY
    Cress, H. R. Cress 83
    Union Township
    Miami County Ohio
    —Died Wednesday October, 1939 Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton, Ohio.
    Survivors: his second wife, Rosa Vance Cress; children, Clarence C. Cress of Troy, Bert Cress of Medway, Ernest Cress of Miamisburg, Dewey Cress of West Milton, Edwin Cress of Ludlow Falls and Mrs. Dessie Kelly of West Milton area; 20 grandchildren; eight grandchildren; 2 brothers, D. R. Cress of West Milton and H. G. Cress of Troy.
    —Born south of Frederick in Montgomery County Ohio to George and Ruth Mann Cress. At age of 8 yrs., his father moved the family to Union Township (Kessler Station) Married Emma Curtis, who died more than 50 years ago. Married a second time, to Rosa Vance.
    —Cause of death was due to gangrene, which resulted in the amputation of left leg above the knee, on Tuesday—.Rev. Lester A. Hill, pastor of the West Union congregational Church officiating.
    —He was a farmer in Union Township for many years. (source: Troy-Hayner Genealogy and History Center, Troy, Ohio - card file containing extracts of obituaries)

    Henry married Emma Susan Curtis on 1 Feb 1882 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Emma (daughter of Samuel S. Curtis and Susannah Honeyman) was born on 22 Jun 1864 in Ohio, United States; died on 25 Feb 1890 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Feb 1890 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Clarence Charles Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1882 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 9 Jun 1973 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jun 1973 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States.
    2. 3. Bert Samuel Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1884 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died in 1959.
    3. 4. Dessie May Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Dec 1885 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Feb 1968 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in 1968 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States.

    Henry married Rosa Florence Vance on 23 Nov 1893 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Rosa (daughter of Phillip Vance and Mary Schrader) was born on 23 Nov 1863 in Staunton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 26 Dec 1943 in Jefferson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 29 Dec 1943 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Henry Ernest Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1895 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 Apr 1972 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Apr 1972 in Moraine, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.
    2. 6. George Dewey Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1897 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 30 Mar 1974 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 2 Apr 1974 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States.
    3. 7. Allen Edwin Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Dec 1901 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 25 Mar 1992 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 28 Mar 1992 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Clarence Charles CressClarence Charles Cress Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born on 10 Sep 1882 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 9 Jun 1973 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jun 1973 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Charley Clarence Cress
    • Census: 1900, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Clarence Cress, son, farm laborer, in the household of Henry R. Cress
    • Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Clarence C. Cress, farmer, head of household
    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Clarence C. Cress, farmer, head of household; Address:
      Kessler Pike
    • Beneficiary: 22 Sep 1923; in the will of his father, Henry R. Cress
    • Census: 1930, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Clarence C. Cress, Toy Factory Superintendent, head of household; Address:
      425 Lincoln Avenue

    Clarence married Dollie Minerva Kessler on 20 Oct 1901 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Dollie (daughter of David Andrew Kessler) was born on 20 Jul 1885 in Kessler, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 Sep 1983 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in 1983 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Zelma M. Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 May 1902 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 26 Aug 1981 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Aug 1981 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States.
    2. 9. Virgil M. Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Feb 1904 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Jun 1992 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.
    3. 10. Ruth E. Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Nov 1905 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 Sep 2003 in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, United States.
    4. 11. Marian Lydia Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jun 1909 in Kessler Station, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 Dec 1993 in Orange County, Florida, United States.
    5. 12. Herman C. Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1912 in Ohio, United States; and died.
    6. 13. Kenneth C. Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1913 in Ohio, United States; and died.
    7. 14. Charles C. Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1914 in Ohio, United States; and died.
    8. 15. Jack K. Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jul 1915 in Ohio, United States; died on 24 May 1916 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 26 May 1916 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States.
    9. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 17. June H. Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1917 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; died in 1972 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in 1972 in Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.

  2. 3.  Bert Samuel CressBert Samuel Cress Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born on 4 Mar 1884 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died in 1959.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel B. Cress, son, in the household of Henry R. Cress
    • Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States
    • Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; tall, slender, blue eyes and brown hair
    • Military: 12 Sep 1918, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
    • Occupation: 12 Sep 1918, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, United States; motorman; Address:
      Ohio Electric Railway Company
    • Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Medway, Clark County, Ohio, United States
    • Beneficiary: 22 Sep 1923; in the will of his father, Henry R. Cress

    Notes:


    No children.

    Bert married Lucy Clark on 27 Mar 1915 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Lucy was born about 21 Oct 1891 in Covington, Miami County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Dessie May CressDessie May Cress Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born on 13 Dec 1885 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Feb 1968 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in 1968 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Dessie M. Cress, daughter, in the household of Henry R. Cress
    • Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Dessie M. Kelly, wife, 2 children/2 living, in the household of Joe W. Kelly
    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Dessie M. Kelly, wife, in the household of Joseph Kely
    • Beneficiary: 22 Sep 1923; in the will of her father, Henry R. Cress
    • Census: 1930, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Dessie Kelly, wife, in the household of Joe Kelly

    Dessie married Joseph W. Kelly on 3 Apr 1904 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Joseph was born on 30 Mar 1884 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; died in Jul 1969; was buried in 1969 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Deuane Samuel Kelly  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1905 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Nov 1974 in Darke County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 1974 in Miami County, Ohio, United States.
    2. 19. Joseph Donald Kelly  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Mar 1907 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Apr 2001 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in 2001 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States.
    3. 20. Max Leroy Kelly  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Aug 1912 in Ohio, United States; died in Oct 1966; was buried in 1966 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States.

  4. 5.  Henry Ernest CressHenry Ernest Cress Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born on 24 Mar 1895 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 Apr 1972 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Apr 1972 in Moraine, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Henry E. Cress, son, in the household of Henry R. Cress
    • Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Earnest M. Cress, son, farm laborer, in the household of H. R. Cress
    • Physical Description: 5 Jun 1917; medium height, slender build, gray eyes, light hair
    • Military: 5 Jun 1917, Miami County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
    • Occupation: 5 Jun 1917, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; farmer for self
    • Residence: 5 Jun 1917, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States
    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Ernest H. Cress, son, laborer in Dodge Factory, in the household of Henry R. Cress
    • Beneficiary: 22 Sep 1923; in the will of his father, Henry R. Cress
    • Beneficiary: 20 Oct 1923; in the will of his grandmother, Mary Vance
    • Executor: 20 Oct 1923; Earnest Cress was named as executor in the will of his grandmother, Mary Vance
    • Census: 1930, Jefferson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Ernest H Cress, post office clerk, head of household; Address:
      Dayton Germantown Pike
    • Residence: 1935, Jefferson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      88 Shaw Road
    • Census: 1940, Jefferson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Ernest Cress, mail clerk, head of household, same residence in 1935; Address:
      88 Shaw Road
    • Physical Description: 26 Apr 1942; white, height 5'-81/2", weight 127 pounds, blue eyes, red hair and light complexion
    • Military: 26 Apr 1942, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
    • Occupation: 26 Apr 1942
    • Residence: 26 Apr 1942, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      Pinnacle Road

    Notes:

    Birth:

    Family/Spouse: Ruth T. Wenner. Ruth was born on 21 Jan 1902 in Jefferson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died in Apr 1987 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Apr 1987 in Moraine, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 24. Morris E. Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Dec 1933 in Ohio, United States; died on 2 Sep 2003 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.

  5. 6.  George Dewey CressGeorge Dewey Cress Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born on 24 Dec 1897 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 30 Mar 1974 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 2 Apr 1974 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as George D. Cress, son, in the household of Henry R. Cress
    • Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as George D. Cress, son, in the household of H. R. Cress
    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as G.Dewey Cress, son, bookkeeper, in the household of Henry R. Cress
    • Beneficiary: 22 Sep 1923; in the will of his father, Henry R. Cress
    • Beneficiary: 20 Oct 1923; in the will of his grandmother, Mary Schrader Vance
    • Census: 1930, West Milton, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as George D. Cress, bookkeepeer, head of household; Address:
      32 Jay Street
    • Residence: 1935, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      40 North Main St.
    • Census: 1940, West Milton, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as G. Dewey Cress, clerk at Hobart Mfg. Company, head of household, same residence in 1935; Address:
      40 North Main St.

    George married Margaret Lucille Honeyman on 2 Mar 1922 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Margaret (daughter of Clifford Aldus Honeyman and Callie C. Miller) was born on 15 May 1902 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 28 Dec 1979 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 31 Dec 1979 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Mary E. Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Sep 1922 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 4 Feb 1998 in Ohio, United States.
    2. 26. Marjorie Jean Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 May 1924 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 7 Nov 2010 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 2010 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States.
    3. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 7.  Allen Edwin CressAllen Edwin Cress Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born on 31 Dec 1901 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 25 Mar 1992 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 28 Mar 1992 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Allen E. Cress, son, in the household of H. R. Cress
    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as A. Edwin Cress, son, in the household of Henry R. Cress
    • Beneficiary: 22 Sep 1923; in the will of his father, Henry R. Cress
    • Census: 1930, Ludlow Falls, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Edwin Cress, farmer, head of household; Address:
      Covington Pike
    • Residence: 1935, Newton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States
    • Census: 1940, Newton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Edwin Cress, farmer, head of household; Address:
      Ashley Pike

    Allen married Mable Clare Bridenbaugh on 2 Aug 1922 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Mable was born on 12 Aug 1904 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 Jan 1999 in Covington, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 22 Jan 1999 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Richard Lowell Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Aug 1922 in Ohio, United States; died on 23 Mar 2006 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Mar 2006 in Pleasant Hill, Miami County, Ohio, United States.
    2. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 30. Kermit Ivan Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1929 in Ohio, United States; died on 13 Mar 1974 in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 18 Mar 1974 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States.
    4. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Zelma M. CressZelma M. Cress Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clarence2, 1.Henry1) was born on 13 May 1902 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 26 Aug 1981 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Aug 1981 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Zelma M. Cress, daughter, in the household of Clarence C. Cress
    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Zelma Cress, daughter, in the household of Clarence C. Cress; Address:
      Kessler Pike

    Zelma married Paul A. Byrkett on 2 Oct 1920 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Paul was born on 31 Jul 1901 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 28 Oct 1973 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1973 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Virgil M. CressVirgil M. Cress Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clarence2, 1.Henry1) was born on 18 Feb 1904 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Jun 1992 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Virgil M. Cress, son, in the household of Clarence C. Cress
    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Virgil M. Cress, son, in the household of Clarence C. Cress; Address:
      Kessler Pike
    • Obituary: 26 Jun 1992; The Courier-Leader (Paw Paw, Michigan) 26 June 1992, p10

    Notes:

    Obituary:

    Virgil Cress
    LAWRENCE - Virgil Cress, 88, of Lawrence, died Monday, June 22, 1992, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.
    He was a retired school teacher, having taught in Circleville Schools in Circleville, Ohio. He also wrote a book on the history of the Circleville Schools. He was a life member of the Pickaway County Historical Society, and a member of the Lawrence United Methodist Church.
    He is survived by his wife, Beth; two step-sons, Alan Blum of Lawrence, and Fred Blum of Portage; a step-daughter, Mrs. George (Janet) Russell of Las Vegas, Nev.; 12 step-grand-children; two sisters, Ruth Grauser of Troy, Ohio, and Marian Weisenbarger of Orlando, Fla.; and one brother, Cree Cress of Tipp City, Ohio.
    Mr. Cress was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Burris in 1972; two brothers, Jack and Kermit; two sisters, Zelma Byrkett and June Faulkner; and one step-grandson, Randall Blum.
    Funeral services will be held today (Friday) at 2 p.m. at the Lawrence United Methodist Church. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Forest Cemetery in Circleville, Ohio.
    Memorials may be made to the Circleville United Methodist or Lawrence United Methodist Church.
    Arrangements are by the Leonard Funeral Home, Lawrence.


  3. 10.  Ruth E. CressRuth E. Cress Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clarence2, 1.Henry1) was born on 27 Nov 1905 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 Sep 2003 in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Ruth E. Cress, daughter, in the household of Clarence C. Cress
    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Ruth E. Cress, daughter, in the household of Clarence C. Cress; Address:
      Kessler Pike

    Ruth married Walter Richard Grauser on 14 Jul 1929 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Walter was born on 15 Nov 1906 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died on 17 Mar 1973 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Mar 1973 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Marian Lydia CressMarian Lydia Cress Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clarence2, 1.Henry1) was born on 16 Jun 1909 in Kessler Station, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 Dec 1993 in Orange County, Florida, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Marian L. Cress, daughter, in the household of Clarence C. Cress
    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Marian L. Cress, daughter, in the household of Clarence C. Cress; Address:
      Kessler Pike

    Notes:


    married - Donald Cress Weisenbarger


  5. 12.  Herman C. CressHerman C. Cress Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clarence2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1912 in Ohio, United States; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Herman C. Cress, son, in the household of Clarence C. Cress; Address:
      425 Lincoln Avenue


  6. 13.  Kenneth C. CressKenneth C. Cress Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clarence2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1913 in Ohio, United States; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Kenneth C. Cress, son, in the household of Clarence C. Cress; Address:
      Kessler Pike


  7. 14.  Charles C. CressCharles C. Cress Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clarence2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1914 in Ohio, United States; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Charles Cress, son, in the household of Clarence C. Cress; Address:
      425 Lincoln Avenue


  8. 15.  Jack K. CressJack K. Cress Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clarence2, 1.Henry1) was born on 3 Jul 1915 in Ohio, United States; died on 24 May 1916 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 26 May 1916 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States.

  9. 16.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clarence2, 1.Henry1)

  10. 17.  June H. CressJune H. Cress Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clarence2, 1.Henry1) was born on 6 Jun 1917 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; died in 1972 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in 1972 in Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as June H. Cress, daughter, in the household of Clarence C. Cress; Address:
      Kessler Pike
    • Census: 1930, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as June Cress, daughter, in the household of Clarence C. Cress


  11. 18.  Deuane Samuel KellyDeuane Samuel Kelly Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dessie2, 1.Henry1) was born on 12 Aug 1905 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Nov 1974 in Darke County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 1974 in Miami County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Eeuane S. Kelly, son, in the household of Joe W. Kelly
    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Duane S. Kelly, son in the household of Joseph Kelly


  12. 19.  Joseph Donald KellyJoseph Donald Kelly Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dessie2, 1.Henry1) was born on 15 Mar 1907 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Apr 2001 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in 2001 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Donald J. Kelly, son, in the household of Joe W. Kelly
    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Donald Kelly, son, son in the household of Joseph Kelly
    • Census: 1930, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Donald Kelly, son, cash register assembler, in the household of Joe Kelly


  13. 20.  Max Leroy KellyMax Leroy Kelly Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dessie2, 1.Henry1) was born on 7 Aug 1912 in Ohio, United States; died in Oct 1966; was buried in 1966 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Max Leroy Kelly, son, son in the household of Joseph Kelly
    • Census: 1930, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Max Kelly, son, in the household of Joe Kelly


  14. 21.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (5.Henry2, 1.Henry1)

  15. 22.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (5.Henry2, 1.Henry1)

  16. 23.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (5.Henry2, 1.Henry1)

  17. 24.  Morris E. CressMorris E. Cress Descendancy chart to this point (5.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born on 16 Dec 1933 in Ohio, United States; died on 2 Sep 2003 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1935, Jefferson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      88 Shaw Road
    • Census: 1940, Jefferson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Morris Cress, son, in the houseold of Ernest Cress, same residence in 1935; Address:
      88 Shaw Road


  18. 25.  Mary E. CressMary E. Cress Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 11 Sep 1922 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 4 Feb 1998 in Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, West Milton, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Mary I. Cress, daughter, in the household of George D. Cress; Address:
      32 Jay Street
    • Residence: 1935, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      40 North Main St.
    • Census: 1940, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Mary E. Cress, daughter, in the household of G. Dewey Cress, same residence in 1935; Address:
      40 North Main St.

    Mary married Kenneth Polling on 7 Nov 1947 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States. Kenneth was born about 28 Jun 1913 in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 26.  Marjorie Jean CressMarjorie Jean Cress Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 28 May 1924 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 7 Nov 2010 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 2010 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, West Milton, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Jean M. Cress, daughter, in the household of George D. Cress; Address:
      32 Jay Street
    • Residence: 1935, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Address:
      40 North Main St.
    • Census: 1940, West Milton, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Jean Cress, daughter, in the household of G. Dewey Cress, same residence in 1935; Address:
      40 North Main St.

    Notes:

    Died:


    OBITUARY
    FINE, Marjorie Jean (Cress) age 86 of West Milton, OH, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2010. Marjorie was born May 28, 1924 in Miami County, OH, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Honeyman) Cress. Mrs. Fine is survived by 2 sons, Jeffrey and Gregory Fine; granddaughter, Heather (Josh) Maxey; 2 great-grandsons, Chase and Howard Maxey; sister, Carolyn DeHart; sister in-law, Marie Fine; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Fine and sister, Mary Poling. A private Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, West Milton, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County or to a charity of one's choice, in Marjorie's memory. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Upper Valley Medical Center PCU, for their loving and compassionate care of Marjorie. (Published in Dayton Daily News on Nov. 9, 2010)

    Family/Spouse: Howard Lee Fine. Howard was born on 26 Dec 1925; died on 28 Apr 1998; was buried in Apr 1998 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  20. 27.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.Henry1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 28.  Richard Lowell CressRichard Lowell Cress Descendancy chart to this point (7.Allen2, 1.Henry1) was born on 11 Aug 1922 in Ohio, United States; died on 23 Mar 2006 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Mar 2006 in Pleasant Hill, Miami County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lowell Cress
    • Census: 1930, Ludlow Falls, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Lowell Cress, son, in the household of Edwin Cress; Address:
      Covington Pike
    • Residence: 1935, Newton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States
    • Census: 1940, Newton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Lowell Cress, son, in the household of Edwin Cress; Address:
      Ashley Pike


  22. 29.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (7.Allen2, 1.Henry1)

  23. 30.  Kermit Ivan CressKermit Ivan Cress Descendancy chart to this point (7.Allen2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1929 in Ohio, United States; died on 13 Mar 1974 in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 18 Mar 1974 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Ludlow Falls, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Ivan Cress, son, in the household of Edwin Cress; Address:
      Covington Pike
    • Residence: 1935, Newton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States
    • Census: 1940, Newton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Kermit Cress, son, in the household of Edwin Cress; Address:
      Ashley Pike


  24. 31.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (7.Allen2, 1.Henry1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]