John Leeth, Jr.

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Census:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

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

Other Events:

• Occupation: Probate Judge, Paulding Co., Ohio
• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Darius Leith, in the household of John Leith
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Darius Leeth, in the household of John Leeth, Jr.
• Census: 1870, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Darius Leeth, works on farm, in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Darius Leeth, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1900, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Darius Leath, head of household, Probate Judge; Address:
  Wayne Street
• Newspaper: 12 Mar 1903; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio) 12 March 1903, p8
• Obituary: Mar 1904; The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 24 March 1904, p7
• Obituary: 24 Mar 1904; Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 24 March 1904, p7
• Obituary: 25 Mar 1904; The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 25 March 1904, p7
• Obituary: 31 Mar 1904; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio) 31 March 1904, p1

Notes:

Newspaper:

Ambrose Wren of Kansas City, Mo., is a guest at the home of Judge and Mrs. Leeth.

Obituary:

Death Of Judge Leeth.
A Paulding County Pioneer Passes Away.
Paulding, Ohio, March 24.—Probate Judge Darius Leeth died at his home her yesterday after an illness of nearly a year. He was one of the pioneers of the county. At the time of his death he was serving his third term as probate judge.
Darius Leeth was born in Pike county, Ohio, April 28, 1846, and was united in marriage of Miss Mary Wren, of Logan county, in 1873. He leaves a widow and eight children.
Funeral services will be held in the Christian church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and the remains will be laid to rest in Live Oak cemetery.

Obituary:

JUDGE LEETH
Passes Away After Long Illness.
Judge Darius Leeth of the Probate court of this county answered the death summons Wednesday morning at 3 a.m., after a long illness from consumption.
He was born in Pike county April 28th., 1846 and was therefore 57 years, 10 months and 25 days old at the time of his death. He grew to manhood in his native county but later he removed to Logan county where he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Wren. They came to Paulding county about 30 years ago and have since resided here. He leaves a wife and a large family of grown children to mourn his decease.
Judge Leeth was resident of Harrison township for many years where he held positions of trust repeatedly, always with fairness and fidelity. In 1893 he was favored by the Republican party with the nomination for probate judge and was elected by a large majority. Defeated for his second term by the narrow margin of 12 votes, his party again honored him with the nomination in 1899 and he was triumphantly elected and again re-elected in 1902. At the time of his death he was serving his third term in that important office with honesty, fidelity and popularity with the people.
Judge Leeth was an honest, honorable, upright man. Voluomns could be written of his splendid character and exemplary life as a citizen without over-doing the subject. Judge Leeth's spiritual character is best illustrated by this brief paragraph kindly handed to us by his pastor.
"Judge Leeth for a number of years was skeptical in regard to christianity. Confused by the sects of christendom and the various creeds, he had abanded hope of understanding religious matters and had concluded that God did not require an open profession of men. But in 1896 under the preaching of Victor W. Dorris he was led to see that 'God calls all men everywhere to repent and turn to God.' Accordingly on Dec., 16th., of that year he was baptised in Christ by G. B. Townsend. H has been for a number of years a deacon in the Church of Christ in Paulding and died as he expressed himself, without fear, but sorry that he could not do more good in the world."
The funeral will occur on Friday afternoon under the auspices of Widow's Son Lodge F. & A. M. of which he was a devoted member, from the Christian church, its pastor Rev. Chas. Darsie officiating and his remains will be interred in Live Oak Cemetery.
The family have the true sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

Obituary:

DEATH OF JUDGE LEETH
A Paulding County Pioneer Passes Away.
Paulding, Ohio, March 24.—Probate Judge Darius Leeth died at his home here yesterday after an illness of nearly a year. He was one of the pioneers of the county. At the time of his death he was serving his third term as probate judge.
Darius Leeth was born in Pike county, Ohio, April 28, 1846, and was united in marriage of Miss Mary Wren, of Logan county, in 1873. He leaves a widow and eight children.
Funeral services will be held in the Christian church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and the remains will be laid to rest in Live Oak cemetery.

Obituary:

Funeral of Judge Darius Leeth
The funeral services of the late Judge Leeth were held in the Christian church last Friday afternoon at two o'clock. The weather was miserable, there being a steady down pour of rain, yet in spite of this fact the large auditorium of the church was filled by the friends of the deceased who thus showed the great love and respect in which the deceased was held. The services were beautiful and impressive. Rev. Darsie delivered an excellent funeral oration speaking plainly of the many beautiful traits of character that endeared Judge Leeth to the people. The floral offerings were rich and profuse and breathed a perfume of peace over the scene.
At the conclusion of the funeral sermon Widow's Son Lodge 571, F. and A. M., took charge of the services and conducted the last rites, concluding at the grave.
Those present from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Martin Leeth of Payne L. E. Leeth of Payne, Wm. Wren of Ft. Wayne, Mr. Charles Wren and daughter Miss Nora of West Mansfield, Ohio.
The following Masonic brethren of out of town were in attendance at the funeral: J. H. Adcock, David Zuber, John Paulson, A. R. Lacy, E. P. Lacy, C. C. Jacobs, S. B. Harris, Byron Snook, Thos. Carr and James Chorpening, of Antwerp; F. J. Wobler, S. S. Adcock, F. M. Houser, N. E. Prentice, Levi Baron, Harry Hyman, Hiram Underwood, Ira Graham, Kniseley, and Kerr, of Payne; Hon. W. H. Hubbard of Defiance, G. W. Cook, of Latty, Amizon Rought, Haviland, Henry Wilson, Van Wert.

Died:


OBITUARY
JUDGE LEETH
Passes Away After Long Illness.
...Judge Darius Leeth of the Probate court of this county answered the death summons Wednesday morning at 3 a. m., after a long illness from consumption.
...He was born in Pike county April 28th., 1846 and was therefore 57 years, 10 months and 23 days old at the time of his death. He grew to manhood in his native county but later he removed to Logan county where he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Wren. They came to Paulding county about 30 years ago and have since resided here. He leaves a wife and a large family of grown children to mourn his decease.
...Judge Leeth was a resident of Harrison township for many years where he held positions of trust repeatedly, always with fairness and fidelity. In 1893 he was favored by the Republican party with the nomination for probate judge and was elected by a large majority. Defeated for his second term by the narrow margin of 19 votes, his party again honored him with the nomination in 1899 and he was triumphantly elected and again re-elected in 1902. At the time of his death he was serving his third term in that important office with honesty, fidelity and popularity with the people.
...Judge Leeth was an honest, honorable, upright man. Voluminous could be written of his splendid character and exemplary life as a citizen without overdoing the subject. Judge Leeth's spiritual character is best illustrated by this brief paragraph kindly handed to us by his pastor:
..."Judge Leeth for a number of years was skeptical in regard to Christianity. Confused by the sects of Christendom and the various creeds, he had abandoned hope of understanding religious matters and had concluded that God did not require an open profession of men. But in 1896 under the preaching of Victor W. Dorris he was led to see that 'God calls all men everywhere to repent and turn to God.' Accordingly on Dec., 16th., of that year he was baptised in Christ by G. B. Townsend. He has been for a number of years a deacon in the Church of Christ in Paulding and died as he expressed himself, without fear, but sorry that he could not do more good in the world."
...The funeral will occur on Friday afternoon under the auspices of Widow's Son Lodge F. & A. M. Of which he was devoted member, from the Christian church, its pastor Rev. Chas. Darsie officiating and his remains will be interred in Live Oak Cemetery.
...The family have the true sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. (Paulding Democrat, March 24, 1904, page 7)

Darius married Mary Ann Wren on 4 Sep 1873 in Logan County, Ohio, United States. Mary was born on 30 Sep 1845 in Hardin County, Ohio, United States; died on 4 Mar 1926 in Burlington Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 6 Mar 1926 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Rhoda Leith, in the household of John Leith
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Rhoda Leeth, in the household of John Leeth, Jr.
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Rhoda Newland, in the household of James B. Newland
• Census: 1880, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Rhoda Newland, wife, in the household of J. B. Newland
• Census: 1900, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Rhoda Newland, wife, 10 children/5 living, in the household of James Newland

Rhoda married James Bryan Newland on 30 Apr 1867 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. James was born on 1 Nov 1837 in Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 24 Jan 1912 in Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 24 Jan 1912 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Cyrus Leith, in the household of John Leith
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Cyrus Leeth, in the household of John Leeth, Jr.
• Census: 1870, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Cyrus Leeth, farm laborer, in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Syrus Leeth, son Laborer, in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Cyrus Leeth, farmer, head of household

Cyrus married Sarepta J. Rudasill on 16 Jun 1877 in Logan County, Ohio, United States. Sarepta was born in 1854 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cyrus married Mary Jane Canaan on 7 Dec 1881 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Mary was born on 31 May 1861 in Starke County, Indiana, United States; died on 5 Dec 1935 in White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Dec 1935 in White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Mathias Leeth, in the household of John Leeth, Jr.
• Census: 1870, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Mathias Leeth, farm laborer, in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1880, Bokes Creek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Mathias Leath, works on farm, head of household
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mathias Leeth, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1910, Wren, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; as Mathias Leeth, drayman, head of househeld
• Census: 1920, West Mansfield, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Mathias Leeth, laborer in butcher shop, head of husehold; Address:
  East Dexter Street

Mathias married Ruth Belle Wilgus on 29 May 1878 in Logan County, Ohio, United States. Ruth was born on 14 May 1857 in Logan County, Ohio, United States; died on 23 May 1944 in West Mansfield, Logan County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 25 May 1944 in Perry Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Mary M. Leeth, in the household of John Leeth, Jr.
• Census: 1870, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Leeth, in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1880, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Mary M. Fawcett, wife in the household of Oscar L. Fawcett
• Census: 1900, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Fawcett, wife in the household of Oscar Fawcett
• Census: 1920, Marion, Marion Township, Marion County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Fawcett, mother, divorced, in the household of Mamie Fox; Address:
  124 Grand Avenue
• Census: 1930, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, United States; as Mary M. Fawcett, mother, widow, in the household Mayme M. Fox

Mary married Oscar Linden Fawcett on 21 Nov 1875 in Logan County, Ohio, United States, and was divorced between 1900 and 1910. Oscar was born on 28 Jan 1855 in Logan County, Ohio, United States; died on 16 Aug 1928 in Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

Obituary:

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

Leven married Almina Bolen on 28 Sep 1876 in Logan County, Ohio, United States. Almina was born on 26 Feb 1858 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died in 1879. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Harriett Leeth, in the household of John Leeth, Jr.

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:

• Census: 1870, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa Leeth, in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa Leeth, daughter in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa J. Roberts, wife, in the household of William H. Roberts
• Census: 1910, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Louisa J. Roberts, wife, in the household of Willliam H Roberts; Address:
  Chicago Street
• Census: 1920, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Louisa J. Roberts, wiwfe, in the household of William H. Roberts; Address:
  210 West Ransom

Louisa married William Harrison Roberts on 14 Jan 1885 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. William was born on 15 Oct 1858 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 13 Sep 1928 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Sep 1928 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Emma Leeth
• Census: 1870, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Emily Fanny Leeth, in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Emma Leeth, daughter in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Emma F. Shelley, wife, in the household of Ernest Shelly

Emily married Ernest Cowdesby Shelley on 22 Oct 1885 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Ernest (son of Peter Shelley and Nancy Chaney) was born on 12 Mar 1863 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 1 Jun 1946 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Ida M. Leeth, daughter, inn the household of Darius Leeth
• Census: 1900, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Ida M. Leath, daughter, in the household of Darius Leath; Address:
  Wayne Street
• Newspaper: 5 Jul 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 Jul 1917, page 1
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, p8
• Newspaper: 27 Oct 1938; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 27 October 1938, p1
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

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:

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. San 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:

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

Ida married William Joseph Connor on 23 Nov 1904 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States. William was born on 21 Oct 1873 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States; died on 21 Apr 1938 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John W. Leeth, son, in the household of Darius Leeth
• Census: 1900, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John W. Leath, Deputy Clerk to Probate Judge, in the household of Darius Leath; Address:
  Wayne Street
• Residence: 14 May 1902, Paulding County, Ohio, United States

Notes:

OBITUARY
Died at Noon Last Friday and Buried on Sunday.
...John Leeth was born in Paulding County, Ohio, October 5, 1876, and departed this life in the town of Paulding February 24, 1905, aged 28 years, 4 months and 19 days. His boyhood was spent upon the farm, but about 12 years ago he came to Paulding and has resided here most of the time since. For several years he acted as Deputy clerk in Probate Court and performed the duties of the office with perfect efficiency and with satisfaction to all concerned. On the 14th of May, 1908, he was married to Lela Barber. The beautiful dream of long years of health and domestic bliss so natural to the newly wedded, and in this case anticipated by all, was never to be realized. A few short months passed by and then health failed and a change of climate was sought in hope of recovery. This was only partial when he returned after a three months stay in the mountains of the far west. Again last July in the hope of prolonging his life he once more sought the light air of the high altitudes but only to meet with disappointment for he steadily declined in strength until three weeks ago when he returned to Paulding almost in a dying condition.
...About four months ago he resolved in his heart to accept Christ as his Savior. Since then according to his own testimony he has made a constant effort to live acceptable to God. In his last days he expressed perfect trust in his Savior and declared he was ready to depart this life at any time the summons might come. With this testimony on his lips and in his dying moments a prayer to the Heavenly Father to receive him he has gone from us and entered "That bourne from which no traveller returned."
...Besides his immediate relatives a large circle of friends will mourn his premature death. Perhaps the largest congregation that ever gathered in the Methodist church to attend a funeral service assembled there Sabath afternoon to pay a last tribute of respect to him. After the service, which was conducted by Rev. J. A. Hoffman, the remains were laid to rest in Live Oak cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS
God in his infinite wisdome has seen fit to call our relative unto himself and we bow in humble submission to His will knowing that all he does is for the best. In our sad hour many friends and neighbors assisted us and also tendered words of sympathy. In return for all this we wish, in our weak way, to make partial amends by tendering them our most heartfelt sympathy. That God may ever be merciful unto them for their kindness toward us is our earnest
Mrs. John Leeth,
Mrs. D. Leeth and Children.

John married Lela Elbertine Barber on 14 May 1902 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Lela was born on 13 Jan 1879 in Delaware County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 Jan 1959 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 22 Jan 1959 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Phebe E. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Darius Leeth
• Census: 1900, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Phoebe Leath, daughter, in the household of Darius Leath; Address:
  Wayne Street
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, page 8
• Newspaper: 27 Oct 1938; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 27 October 1938, p1
• Newspaper: 13 May 1948, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Celebrating birthday and Mother's Day with Louisa Leeth; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

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:

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:

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

Newspaper:

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

Phebe married Alfred Edward Carter on 14 Apr 1904 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Alfred was born on 22 Sep 1875 in Canada; died on 20 Nov 1959 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Garfield Leeth
• Census: 1900, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Garfield Leath, son, farm laborer, in the household of Darius Leath; Address:
  Wayne Street
• Newspaper: 9 Jan 1913; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 9 January 1913, p1
• Obituary: 17 Feb 1916; The Payne Reflector and Press-Review (Payne, Ohio) 17 February 1916 p1

Notes:

OBITUARY
Death of Gar Leeth.
...An unexpected death occurred at an early hour this morning when Gar Leeth, son of Mrs. Leeth, who resides on east Jackson street passed away after only a brief illness. Deceased was aged about 40 years. He was a telegraph operator by occupation.

Newspaper:

Gar Leeth, accompanied by his mother-in-law Mrs. Fogel, left for Center Point, Texas, Saturday night where they were called on account of the serious illlness of Mrs. Leeth.
D. D. Leeth has accepted a position as operator at the Nickel Plate depot, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Gar Leeth.

Obituary:

The funeral of Garfield Leeth, who died last Thursday morning at the home of his mother, Mrs. D. Leeth of Paulding, was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Christian church in Paulding and interment was made in Live Oak cemetery.
Deceased was 35 years of age and leaves to mourn a devoted wife and two children--a son and daughter, his mother, two brothers, D. D. Leeth of Payne and Earl Leeth of Ft. Wayne, three sisters, Mrs. Edward Carter of Bellevue, Mich, Mrs. Irma Harris of Paulding, O., Mrs. Wm. Connor of Kansas City, Kansas.
The following relatives and friends from Payne and vicinity attended the funeral: D. D. Leeth and family, M. M. Leeth and family, C. B. Craig, A. L. Mathias and family, Edward Wahl and wife, Mrs. Stetler, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. James Heaston, Amil Malcult and family and Jacob Wahl.

James married Martha Jane Fogle on 6 Nov 1900 in Hillsdale, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States. Martha was born on 20 Jun 1881 in Centersville Township, Noble County, Ohio, United States; died in 1961 in Ohio, United States; was buried in 1961 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Earl Leeth
• Census: 1900, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Earl Leath, son, farm laborer, in the household of Darius Leath; Address:
  Wayne Street
• Census: 1910, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Earl Leeth, mail carrier, head of household
• Newspaper: 20 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 20 September 1917, p1
• Census: 1920, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Earl Leeth, railway postal clerk, head of household; Address:
  Holmes Pike
• Newspaper: 7 Oct 1920; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 7 October 1920, p1
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, p8
• Newspaper: 13 Aug 1925, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Leeth Family Reunion; Address:
  "Paulding County Republican"
• Newspaper: 6 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1
• Census: 1930, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Earl Leeth, railroad mail clerk, head of household; Address:
  West Oak Street
• Residence: 1935, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 27 Oct 1938; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 27 October 1938, p1
• Census: 1940, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Earl Leeth, Sr., postal clerk, head of household, same residence in 1935
• Newspaper: 24 May 1945, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Sold property to Gerald Snyder; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5
• Obituary: 24 Jan 1963; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio) 24 January 1963, p2

Notes:

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth of Ft. Wayne have moved on his mother's farm northeast of town.

Newspaper:

Birth Record.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth of northeast of town, Oct. 5, a son.

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth entertained with a dinner, Sunday, Oct. 2, at their beautiful home on West Oak street, celebrating their silver wedding anniversary. Covers were laid for twenty-eight guests. The table was centered with a basket of lovely, old-fashioned flowers, cocks com, asters, marguerites and "silvery" dusty "Miller," with baskets of fruit at the ends. These, with the gleaming silver, sparkling glass and delicious things to eat made a colorful sight long to be remembered by the guests.
After dinner they repaired to the porch to enjoy the beauty of the autumn day, recount all the old experiences with "Ethel: and "Earl" as their central figures had pictures taken and the men enjoyed some splendid cigars the gift of the "groom's" brother-in-law, Garret Mathias. Later in the afternoon brick ice cream and cake was served.
The host and hostess received a number of beautiful and useful gifts. Mrs. Leeth used on the table for this occasion her husband's gift to her, a chest of silver knives, forks, and spoons of dainty design.
Mrs. Leeth's mother, Mrs. Abe Mathias, assisted her in serving the dinner. Late in the afternoon the guests departed, expressing every good wish to their host and hostess for a long and happy life together, which they so richly deserve.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Abe Mathias and son Garret. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and Arden, Mr. and Mrs. Mart Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wahl, Orlea and Irene, Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Otis, Ruth and George, Mrs. Allie Deardorff, Mrs. C. C. Dupler, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter, of Union City, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Deardorff and children of Burr Oak, Mich.

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. San 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:

Also in this household:
Grace Gaunt lodger, age 47, English Teacher
Elfreda Rusher, lodger, age 23, Home Ed Teacher

Newspaper:

Gerald Snyder has purchased the Earl Leeth residence property on West Oak street and will move his family there as soon as it is vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Leeth who will move to their farm, northeast of Payne.

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

Rites Held For Earl Leeth
Earl Leeth, 80, RR 1 Payne, died at 11:25 PM Friday, Jan 18, in the Paulding County Hospital, where he had been a patient four weeks.
He was born May 14 1882, in Paulding County, Ohio, a son of Darius and Mary Ann (Wren) Leeth. He was aged 89 years. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Payne, and the Knights of Pythias. He was former Paulding County Republican committee chairman and railroad mail clerk.
His wife, the former Ethel Mathias Leeth preceded his in death.
Surviving are two sons, Basil Leeth of Payne and Earl Leeth, Jr., of Elkhart, Ind. a daughter Mrs. Margaret Seavey of Elkhart, Ind., a brother, D. D. Leeth of Leipsic, Ohio, three sisters, Mrs. Phoebe Carter of Payne, Mrs. Mae Connor and Mrs. Erma Mayes, both of Kansas City, Kansas, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Monday at the Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles B. Whitman, of Paulding officiating. Burial in the Wiltsie cemetery, east of Payne.

Darius married Ethel B. Mathias on 1 Oct 1902 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Ethel was born on 9 Aug 1884 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 14 Jan 1958 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jan 1958 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Nancy Leeth
• Census: 1900, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Isa Leath, daughter, in the household of Darius Leath; Address:
  Wayne Street
• Baptism: 17 Jan 1909, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; First Methodist Episcopal Church

Notes:

OBITUARY
DEATH OF "ISA" LEETH
Well Known Paulding Young Lady Passed Over.
...Isadore Leeth, daughter of Darius and Mary A. Leeth, was born in Harrison township, Paulding county, March 10, 1884; died in Paulding, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1909, aged 34 years, 11 months and 9 days.
...Her family moved to Paulding when Judge Leeth assumed the duties of Probate Judge, where she attended school, leaving the high school to do office work for her father. In the fall of 1904 she entered the Tri-State College at Angola and finished a business course, returning home in the summer of 1905. She was baptized and received into the First Methodist Episcopal church, Paulding, January 17, 1909.
...Her health began to fail in Feb. Of 1908, and for a year she was a constant and patient sufferer until relieved of her pain last Friday morning by the Father of mercy and love. Her mother, three sisters and three brothers survive her, her father and one brother having preceded her to the home above.
...The facts which are here recorded do not hold the secret of this life of four and twenty years. The rich beauty of this life is not found in externalities, but in its inward graces. It is the soul that speaks to us and gives to us a vision of eternal things. The unseen things of her christian faith took from death its sting, and from the grave its victory. During the months of her sickness there was crystalized in her soul-a most beautiful Christian experience. Her reception into the church was preceded by the knowledge that Christ had personally saved her, and by the resignation born of the Spirit in the soul. She experienced religious truth and felt its mighty power in her life. She percieved __?__ with spiritual insight and understood the Spirit message to her failing strength, Christ __?__ as a fragrant flower and Heaven was a possession of her soul before the angels bore her immortal spirit home to God.
...Her christian experience gave to her failing strength an eternal beauty. It was eternal certainty that spoke, not wan cheeks. It was the voice of the soul that gave to her pale face a glow so hopeful and luminous as to make one forget that the silver cord of her life was being loosened and the golden bowl broken. It gave to her youthful life the beauty of resignation. It enabled her to surrender a life full of comforts and friends and youthful joys without a murmur or sigh. Before the icy hand of death laid its power upon the full bloom of her life, it was surrendered to God. The Christ of Calvary was her reward. Death was a welcome messenger and was the angel spirit that bore her to that New Country, that is, an heavenly.
...The funeral service was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Paulding, O., Sunday afternoon at 3:30, conducted by Rev. W. T. Stockstill, assisted by Rev. J. G. Grabiel. Her body was laid to rest in Live Oak cemetery at sunset, as requested by the deceased.

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Dalis Leath, son, in the household of Darius Leath; Address:
  Wayne Street
• Census: 1910, Latty, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as David D. Leeth, head of household, Telegraph Operator for Railroad Station; Address:
  Third Street
• Newspaper: 9 Jan 1913; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 9 January 1913, p1
• Newspaper: 5 Jul 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 Jul 1917, p1
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; tall, slender build, brown eyes and dark brown hair
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 12 Sep 1918; Telegraph Operator for NYC & WL R.R.
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1920, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as David Leath, Telegraph Operator, head of household; Address:
  West Marion 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 Dave D. Leeth, Telegraph Operator, head of household; Address:
  West Merrin Street
• Newspaper: 27 Oct 1938, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 27 October 1938, p1; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

Gar Leeth, accompanied by his mother-in-law Mrs. Fogel, left for Center Point, Texas, Saturday night where they were called on account of the serious illlness of Mrs. Leeth.
D. D. Leeth has accepted a position as operator at the Nickel Plate depot, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Gar Leeth.

Newspaper:

Mrs. D. Leeth and daughter, Mrs. Erma Harris of Paulding, stopped off here Sunday to visit her son D. D. Leeth and family. They left in the afternoon for Kansas City, Mo., for an extended visit with the former's daughter, Mrs. Connor and family.

Ed Carter of Fremont, O. visited Tuesday with his brother Ray Carter and family and at the home of D. D. Leeth

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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. San 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:

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.

David married Lena M. Ringler on 20 Mar 1907 in Monroe County, Michigan, United States. Lena was born on 30 Jul 1884 in Ohio, United States; died on 4 Dec 1976 in Deshler, Henry County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 6 Dec 1976 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Erma Leath, daughter, in the household of Darius Leath; Address:
  Wayne Street
• Census: 1910, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Erma E. Harris, daughter, 1 child/1 living, in the household of Mary M. Leeth; Address:
  Jackson Street
• Newspaper: 5 Jul 1917, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Visiting family; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"

Erma married Joseph J. Harris on 11 Nov 1907 in Jackson County, Michigan, United States. Joseph was born about 1884 in Defiance County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Francis H. Newland, in the household of James B. Newland
• Census: 1880, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Francis H. Newland, son, in the household of J. B. Newland

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John W. Newland, saw mill engineer, head of household
• Census: 1910, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John W. Newland, sawmill engineer, head of household; Address:
  Leeth Creek Road
• Census: 1920, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John Newland, head of household

John married Louisa Leeth on 1 Apr 1893 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Louisa (daughter of Perry Leeth and Lydia Parker) was born on 3 Jan 1870 in Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 25 Dec 1945 in Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 27 Dec 1945 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
of intermittent fever

Other Events:

• Name: Lida Melvina Penn
• Census: 1880, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Lou M. Newland, daughter, in the household of J. B. Newland

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Josephine Newland, daughter, in the household of J. B. Newland

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Elsie Newland, daughter, in the household of James Newland
• Census: 1910, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Elsie Hillard, daughter, in the household of James B. Newland

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as James L. Newland, son, in the household of James Newland
• Census: 1910, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as James L. Newland, son, laborer, in the household of James B. Newland

Other Events:

• Name: Robby W. Newland
• Census: 1900, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Robby W. Newland, son, in the household of James Newland
• Census: 1910, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Robert W. Newland, son, laborer, in the household of James B. Newland

Family/Spouse: Margaret Elizabeth Pfeifer. Margaret was born on 31 Jul 1898 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 14 Nov 1994 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Sanford Leeth, grandson in the household of John Leeth

Notes:

OBITUARY
A Fatal Accident.
...Last Saturday, while Sanford Leeth, a nephew of ex-Judge and and Martin Leeth of Harrison township, while handling a gun and in the act of pushing a cat up a tree the gun was exploded and the barrel being pointed toward him he received the charge, the ball entering the side passing through the left lung. The sad accident occured at the home of his uncle, Martin Leeth and he survived but an hour. He was aged 21 years and resided with his grandparents but last Thursday started out in search of work, securing a job on the pike and intended commencing work Monday had the sad accident not occurred. He was a young man of excellent character and highly respected by all his acquaintances. The funeral occurred at the home of his uncle on Monday at 10 a.m.

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Clara B. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Cyrus Leeth

Clara married William F. Walkenstein on 16 Feb 1904 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. William was born on 28 May 1868 in Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Hettie L. Leeth, daughter in the household of Cyrus Leeth
• Census: 1910, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Hettie K. Hochsted, wife, in the household of John Hochsted
• Census: 1920, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Hattie Hosted, wife, in the household of John Hosted
• Census: 1930, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Hetty L. Hosted, wife, in the household of John W. Hosted
• Residence: 1935, Middlebury, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Hattie Hosted, wife, in the household of John Hosted, residence in 1935 Middlebury, Indiana
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 July 1856, page 8
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Hettie married John Frank W. Hosted on 14 Oct 1908 in White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States. John was born on 12 Aug 1885 in Sherman Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; died on 14 Jul 1950 in Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, United States; was buried on 16 Jul 1950 in White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Julie F. Leeth, daughter in the household of Cyrus Leeth
• Census: 1920, Mottville Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Julia Packard, wife, in the household of Floyd Packard
• Census: 1930, Constantine Township, Sr. Joseph County, Michigan, United States

Julia married Floyd L. Packard on 20 Feb 1910 in White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States. Floyd was born on 1 May 1886 in Michigan, United States; died on 22 Nov 1940 in York Township, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Nov 1940 in White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Jesse E. Leeth, son in the household of Cyrus Leeth
• Census: 1910, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Jesse T. Leeth, son, laborer, in the household of Mary J. Leeth
• Census: 1920, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Jesse Leeth, finisher in paper mill, head of household
• Census: 1930, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Jessie T. Leeth, head of household, foreman in paper mill
• Census: 1940, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Jesse Leeth, head of household, sample man in paper mill

Notes:

OBITUARY
...White Pigeon; Jesse T. LEETH, 82, Pinellas Park, Fla., died Monday in St. Petersburg General Hospital. He had been in failing health for eight months.
...He was born in Paulding County, Ohio, Sept. 1, 1890, the son of Cyrus and Mary Jane (CANNEN) LEETH.
...Mr. LEETH had lived in White Pigeon most of his life, moving later to Pinellas Park.
...He was married Feb. 6, 1912, to Josephine THOMPSON, who died in 1955. On Sept. 3, 1956, he married Mabel RANKIN, who died in 1964. His marriage of Mary Ellen ENOS took place on Aug. 1, 1971.
...Mr. LEETH was employed for 43 years at the Eddy Paper Corp. in White Pigeon.
...He also served as a volunteer fireman in White Pigeon and was a member of the Lions Club and the Maccabees.
...Surviving are his widow; five son; Orley, Emmett and Laurel, all of White Pigeon; Manford, Sturgis, and Arlo South Hutchinson, Kans.; one daughter Mrs. William (Doreen) DUNKER, Shipshewana, Ind.; several grandchildren and great-grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Hetty HOSTED, Battle Creek; and Mrs. Glen (Zelma) JACKSON, Salem, Ark.
...One son, one brother and three sisters preceded him in death.
...Friends may call at the Farrand Funeral Home, White Pigeon, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Robert Stillson officiating. Burial will take place in White Pigeon Cemetery.

Jesse married Josephine Thompson on 6 Feb 1913 in Centreville, St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States. Josephine was born on 6 Nov 1895 in Illinois, United States; died on 10 Feb 1955 in Centreville, St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Feb 1955 in White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Wilbern I. Leeth, son in the household of Cyrus Leeth
• Census: 1910, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Wilburn J. Leeth, son, laborer, in the household of Mary J. Leeth
• Newspaper: 9 Jul 1911; The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 9 July 1911, p32

Notes:

Newspaper:

Lagrange News
A marriage license was granted yesterday to the following Lagrange county young people: Wilbur I. Leeth, of White Pigeon and Miss Zulah M. Whisler, of Scott

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Forest E. Leeth, daughter in the household of Cyrus Leeth
• Census: 1910, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Forest E. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Mary J. Leeth
• Census: 1920, Mottville Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States
• Census: 1930, Constantine Township, Sr. Joseph County, Michigan, United States
• Census: 1940, York Township, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Forrest married Carl Jewell on 17 Aug 1915 in Centreville, St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States. Carl was born on 24 Apr 1891 in Michigan, United States; died on 29 Oct 1918 in Three Rivers, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 31 Oct 1918 in Three Rivers, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Zelma E. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Mary J. Leeth
• Census: 1920, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Zelma Leeth, sister, in the household of Jesse Leeth
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; LThe Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Zelma married John Gross on 14 May 1924 in Centreville, St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States. John was born about 1905 in Indiana, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zelma married Glen E. Jackson on 5 Apr 1947 in Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, United States. Glen was born on 12 Jul 1913 in Sturgis, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; and died; was buried in May 1980 in Byron, Fulton County, Arkansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Rena L. Leeth
• Census: 1880, Bokes Creek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Lidia R. Leath, daughter, in the household of Mathias Leath
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Roena L. Wahl, daughter, widowed, in the household of Mathias Leeth
• Obituary: 11 May 1953; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 11 May 1953, page 6.

Notes:

Obituary:

Mrs. Rowena Davis of Willshire Dies
Willshire—Mrs. Rowena Lettie Davis, 73, of Willshire, died following an attack of bronchial pneumonia at 5:40 a.m. Sunday at the Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati. She had been critical for a week.
A daughter of the late Mathias and Belle (Wilgus) Leeth, Mrs. Davis was born September 4, 1879, in Paulding County. Her husband, Melvin L. Davis, died in 1950 and she had been residing the past six months with a daughter, Mrs. Harriet Cole of Cincinnati.
Surviving are four sons, Forest Davis of Fostoria, Robert of Fort Wayne, Ind., LeRoy of Mendota, Ill., and Harry Davis of Indianapolis; five daughters, Mrs. Frank Fortney of Near Willshire, Mrs. Fern Heath of Akron, Mrs. Goldie Karsh of Williamstown., O., Mrs. Mable Converse of Lima and Mrs. Helen Bushong of West Mansfield, O. a brother Walter Leeth of Lima: 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services in charge of the Cowan and Son Funeral Home will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Willshire Church of God. Rev. Herbert Schumm to officiate. Burial will be in Willshire cemetery.
Friends may call at the Frank Fortney resident near Willshire.

Rowena married Albert N. Wahl on 20 Dec 1896 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Albert was born in Feb 1879 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 13 Nov 1898 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rowena married Melvin Leroy Davis on 1 Feb 1905 in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. Melvin was born on 12 May 1861 in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 Dec 1950 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Walter T. Lee, son, farm laborer, in the household of Mathias Leeth
• Census: 1910, Saint Marys Township, Adams County, Indiana, United States; as Walter T. Leeth, farmer, head of household
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; Medium height, slender, blue eyes, dark brown hair
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Lima, Allen County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 12 Sep 1918, Lima, Allen County, Ohio, United States; Pipe Fitter; Address:
  Lima Locomotive Corporation
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Lima, Allen County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  944 S. Elizabeth

Notes:

Died:


OBITUARY
—Walter T. Leeth, 83, of 521 Faurot, died at noon Friday.
—He was born Dec. 28, 1880, in West Mansfield to Mathias and Belle (Wilgus) Leeth.
—Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Cleo Staley; two sons, Hoyt and Viril both of Larue; a sister Mrs. Harold Bushong of West Mansfield; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
—Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Siferd's Main Street Chapel with Rev. Willard Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
—Friends may call after 7 p.m. today. (Lima News, Lima, Allen County, Ohio; Saturday, April 27, 1963)

Walter married Sarah Case on 6 Mar 1904 in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. Sarah was born on 9 May 1888 in Adams County, Indiana, United States; died on 3 Apr 1947 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 5 Apr 1947 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Lizzie Leeth
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Florence Leeth, daughter, in the household of Mathias Leeth

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Porter J. Leeth, son, in the household of Mathias Leeth
• Physical Description: 5 Jun 1917; medium height, medium build, gray eyes and auburn hair
• Military: 5 Jun 1917, Logan County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 5 Jun 1917, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, United States; Auto Mechanic; Address:
  Parker Auto Co.
• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  579 Fernwood Ave.

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Hellen J. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Mathias Leeth
• Census: 1910, Wren, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; as Hellen Leeth, daughter, in the household of Mathias Leeth

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Estella Fawcett, daughter in the household of Oscar L. Fawcett

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Mamie Fawcett, daughter in the household of Oscar Fawcett
• Census: 1920, Marion, Marion Township, Marion County, Ohio, United States; as Mamie Fox, widowed, bookkeeper, head of household; Address:
  124 Grand Avenue
• Census: 1930, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, United States; as Mayme M. Fox, widow, bookkeeper, head of household

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Don Fawcett, son in the household of Oscar Fawcett
• Census: 1920, Marion, Marion Township, Marion County, Ohio, United States; as Don Fawcett, brother, widowed, carpenter, in the household of Mamie Fox; Address:
  124 Grand Avenue

Other Events:

• Misc: had no children
• Name: Josie Leeth
• Census: 1880, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Josephine Leeth, in the household of Alex Bolen
• Census: 1890, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Josephine Leeth, daughter, in the household of Leven Elias Leeth
• Obituary: 4 Aug 1965; Gladwin County Record (Gladwin, Michigan) 4 August 1965, p1

Notes:

1880 Census, Ohio, Vol. 40, E.D. 125, Sheet 32, Line 19, Logan County, Rushcreek twsp., has Josephine living with her grandfather, Alexander Bolen, age 2. After her mother died, Josephine was raised by her aunts and uncles.

Obituary:

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. MILLIGAN
Rites were held for Mrs. Josephine Milligan, 89, of Sage Township today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. F. E. Voller officiated and burial was in Beaverton Cemetery.
Mrs. Milligan died Sunday after an illness of five years. She was born in Ohio on Aug. 12, 1875, and had lived in Gladwin County for the past six years. She was married to Newton Milligan who preceded her in death in 1937.
Survivors include one son, Jacob Grant, of Beaverton; a daughter, Rachel Holycross, of North Lewisburg, Ohio; 16 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.

Josephine married John Franklin Grant on 9 Jan 1897 in Logan County, Ohio, United States. John was born on 15 Mar 1871 in Perry Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; died on 30 Jan 1916 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Jan 1916 in Beaverton, Gladwin County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josephine married Isaac Newton Milligan on 1 Sep 1923 in Marion County, Ohio, United States. Isaac was born on 8 Sep 1865 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio, United States; died on 13 Feb 1938 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 16 Feb 1938 in Ontario, Richland County, Oho, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Ditching machine operator
• Census: 1890, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John Mathias Leeth, son, in the household of Leven Elias Leeth
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John M. Leeth, son, in the household of Eleven Leth
• Census: 1910, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John M. Leeth, laborer in tile factory, head of household
• Newspaper: 19 Jun 1913; ThThe Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 19 June 1913, p1: Brown Reunion
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; medium height, medium build, gray eyes, and brown hair
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  R.F.D. R2
• Census: 1920, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as J. M. Leeth, operator ditching machine, head of household
• Newspaper: 13 Aug 1925, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Leeth Family Reunion; Address:
  "Paulding County Republican"
• Census: 1930, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John M. Leeth, ditcher, head of household
• Residence: 1935, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939; The Oakwood News. Oakwood, Ohio, 22 June 1939, p1
• Census: 1940, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John M. Leeth, owner/ditching machine, head of household
• Physical Description: 26 Apr 1942; White, 5'11", 180 lbs,, Brown eyes, Brown hair, Light complexion
• Military: 26 Apr 1942, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWII Draft
• Residence: 26 Apr 1942, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  R.F.D. R2
• Newspaper: 29 Jun 1950; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio), 29 June 1950, p2
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 July 1856, p8
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5
• Newspaper: 28 May 1975; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 28 May 1975, p2: Hospital
• Obituary: 4 Jun 1975; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio) 4 June 1975, p20

Notes:

Newspaper:

Brown Reunion
—The Brown reunion was held Sunday, June, 5, near Batson, O.
—The day was spent in games and plays. At the noon hour the tables were spread with many good things to eat.
—Those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. James Brown and son and daughter, Otto and Winona, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown and son Gerald, of Avilla, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Fanando Hewitt and children, of Paulding, Ohio, Donn Stallbaum, wife and children, of Scott, O., Frank Brown, wife and son and daughter Teddie and Leona, of Batson, O., Noah Brown of Dixon, O, Jefferson Brown of Near Batson, John Leeth and wife of Dixon, O., Slim Brown, wife and daughter Woneda of near Balwin, Ind., Jacob Miller and sons, Ira and Clair of Baldwin, In., Mr. Young of Van Wert, O., Joe Flick and son and daughter Willard and Ruby.

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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


Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

Paulding County Hospital
Patients Admitted: John Leeth, Total Care Nursing Home

Obituary:

JOHN M LEETH
PAYNE -- John M Leeth, 90, Payne, died May 27 in the Paulding County Hospital, about 12 hours after admission.
He was born Dec. 18, 1884 in Payne, a son of Levon and Louisa (Shelley) Leeth, and was a member of the Payne Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are the widow, Veronica; a stepson, James Howard, Woodburn, Ind. Two stepdaughters, Mrs Ellen Lepper, Churubusco, Ind, and Mrs Linda Manley, Paulding; three brothers, Charles, Lewisburg; Dave, Coldwater, Mich, and Lafe, Briceton; two sisters, Mrs Edith Brown, Rome City, Ind. And Mrs Rhoda Baughman, Holly, Mich.
Services were Friday in the Slade Funeral Home, Rev C P Driftmeyer officiated and burial was in Lehman Cemetery.

John married Loretta Brown on 8 Feb 1905 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Loretta (daughter of Alexander Brown and Caroline Owens) was born on 9 Sep 1879 in Noble County, Indiana, United States; died on 4 Jul 1943 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 5 Jul 1943 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Sarah Elizabeth Kipper on 15 May 1944 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Sarah was born on 8 Aug 1898 in Sicily Island, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, United States; died on 15 Feb 1945 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 17 Feb 1945 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Veronica C. Wobler after 1945. Veronica was born on 11 Jun 1912 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 7 Apr 1994 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; was buried on 11 Apr 1994 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Newspaper unknown
• Census: 1890, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Ethel Leeth, daughter, in the household of Leven Elias Leeth
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Nancie E. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Eleven Leth
• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Ethel Maxwell, wife, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Newspaper: 10 Jun 1913; The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 10 June 1913, p1
• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Ethel Maxwell, wife, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Ethel E. Maxwell, wife, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939, Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday; Address:
  The Oakwood News
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Ethel Maxwell, wife, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5
• Residence: 23 Apr 1970, Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, United States

Notes:

Obituary:

Ethel Maxwell, 89, 220 W. Union St., Waterloo, died at 12:45 a.m. today in DeKalb Hospital, Auburn. She had been ill 10 days.
She was born in Payne, Ohio, on Sept. 18, 1885 the daughter of Leven and Louisa (Shelly) Leeth. She lived in Waterloo for the past five years, moving there from Kendallville.
She was married on Nov. 29, 1905 to Frank Maxwell in Paulding County, Ohio. Mr. Maxwell died Nov. 3, 1949.
Survivors include seven sons, Lester R. Maxwell, Palatka, Fla.; Laurence E. Maxwell, Wolcottville; Romay E. Maxwell, Waterloo; Harlan D. Maxwell, Sanderson, Fla.; Norbert L. Maxwell, Fort Wayne; Gerald L. Maxwell, Coesse; and Dallas A. Maxwell, Columbia City; three daughters, Mrs. Dale (Arvada) Ruble, Kendallville; Mrs. Helen Van Tuyle, Zephryhills, Fla.; and Mrs. Clarence (Marguerite) Talmadge, Adrian, Michigan.
Surviving also are four brothers, John Leeth, Paulding, Ohio; Charles Leeth, Lancaster, Ohio; David Leeth, Michigan; and Lafayette Leeth, Latty, Ohio; and two sisters, Mrs. Edith Brown, Rome City; and Mrs. Rhoda Baughman, Michigan. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
Forty grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville, with Rev. Kenneth Napier officiating. Burial will be in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne, Ohio.
Friends and relatives may call after 2 p.m. Sunday.

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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.

Nancy married Louis Franklin Maxwell on 30 Nov 1905 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Louis was born on 4 Mar 1883 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 3 Nov 1949 in Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Nov 1949 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Gerty Leeth

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

Precinct A-Fourth Ward
Charles H. Leeth

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

Obituary:

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

Charles married Alta May Sutton on 16 Jul 1910 in Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States, and was divorced in 1916. Alta (daughter of Charles H. Sutton and Sarah Ann Meyers) was born on 28 Jan 1891 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; died on 12 Apr 1964 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Apr 1964 in Jackson County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Annie E. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Eleven Leth
• Newspaper: 19 Jun 1913; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 19 June 1913, p1: Brown Reunion
• Census: 1920, Green Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States; as Edith Brown, daughter-in-law, in the household of Alexander Brown
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, p8
• Census: 1930, Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States; as Anna E. Brown, wife, in the household of Jonas Brown
• Residence: 1935, Wawaka, Noble County, Indiana, United States
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939, Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday; Address:
  The Oakwood News
• Census: 1940, Wawaka, Elkhart Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States; as Anna E. Brown, wife, in the household of Jonas Brown
• Residence: 23 Apr 1970, Rome City, Noble County, Indiana, United States

Notes:

OBITUARY
Anna Brown died Feb. 20 at Sacred Heart Home. She was born in Payne, Ohio, Aug. 23, 1892, the daughter of Leven and Louisa F. Leeth. She married Jonas Brown April 3, 1911 in Paulding, Ohio. He died July 8, 1965. She was a lifetime area resident and was a member of the Brimfield United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Miller, Wawaka, and Wanetta Cook, Rome City; a sister, Rhode Baughman of Holly, Mich.; a brother, David Leeth, Payne, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. Three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Services Saturday at Hutchins-Armes Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery

Newspaper:

Brown Reunion
—The Brown reunion was held Sunday, June, 5, near Batson, O.
—The day was spent in games and plays. At the noon hour the tables were spread with many good things to eat.
—Those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. James Brown and son and daughter, Otto and Winona, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown and son Gerald, of Avilla, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Fanando Hewitt and children, of Paulding, Ohio, Donn Stallbaum, wife and children, of Scott, O., Frank Brown, wife and son and daughter Teddie and Leona, of Batson, O., Noah Brown of Dixon, O, Jefferson Brown of Near Batson, John Leeth and wife of Dixon, O., Slim Brown, wife and daughter Woneda of near Balwin, Ind., Jacob Miller and sons, Ira and Clair of Baldwin, In., Mr. Young of Van Wert, O., Joe Flick and son and daughter Willard and Ruby.

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Anna married Edward Jacobs on 23 Dec 1909 in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States, and was divorced before 1911. Edward was born on 19 Apr 1887 in Vistula, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Jonas Brown on 3 Apr 1911 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Jonas (son of Alexander Brown and Caroline Owens) was born on 15 Jan 1875 in Indiana, United States; died on 8 Jul 1965 in Rome City, Noble County, Indiana, United States; was buried on 10 Jul 1965 in Rome City, Noble County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry L. Leeth, son in the household of Eleven Leth
• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Harry L. Leeth, son, farm laborer, in the household Leven Leeth
• Physical Description: 5 Jun 1917; medium height, medium build, brown eyes and brown hair
• Military: 5 Jun 1917, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 5 Jun 1917, Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; farmer; Address:
  Harrman and Son
• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1920, Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry Leeth, railroad laborer, head of household; Address:
  River 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, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry L. Leeth, laborer in clay works, head of household; Address:
  Vine Street
• Residence: 1935, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939, Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday; Address:
  The Oakwood News
• Census: 1940, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry Leeth, millrite in tile factory, head of household, same residence in 1935
• Physical Description: 27 Apr 1942; white, 5'6", 175 lbs, hazel eyes, brown hair and ruddy complexion
• Military: 27 Apr 1942, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWII Draft
• Residence: 27 Apr 1942, Latty, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  R. 1
• Obituary: 23 Apr 1970; Newspaper unknown

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Physical Description:
Mashed finger on left hand.

Obituary:

Meets tragic death
PAYNE--Harry L. Leeth, 75, died Saturday at a hospital in Addison, Mich., from burns suffered Thursday—.The aged man was trying to light a bottle gas stove when it exploded. He lived alone in a house trailer at Jerome, Mich.
He was born Dec. 8, 1894, in Payne, Ohio, a son of Eleven and Louisa (Shelly) Leeth.
He is survived by four children, Mrs. Lela Snellenberger, Paulding, O., Mrs. Laurabelle Tatman, Jerome, Mich., Sylvan Leeth, Jackson, Mich., Joe, Manitou Beach, Mich., and Mrs. Dorothy Fegley, Jerome; four brothers, John M., Payne, Charles, Dayton, Dave, Coldwater, Mich., and Lafe, Briceton, O.; three sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Baughman, Holly, Mich., Mrs. Edith Brown, Rome City, Ind., and Mrs. Ethel Maxwell, Kendallville, Ind.
Mr. Leeth resided in Payne for a number of years.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at a funeral home in North Adams, Mich. Burial there.

Harry married Eva Reynolds on 10 May 1911 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Eva was born on 7 Mar 1893 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry married Hazel Marie Sunday on 11 Jul 1914 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Hazel was born on 7 Sep 1893 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 2 Oct 1951 in Somerset, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States; was buried in 1951 in Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Rodie V. Leeth, daughter in the household of Eleven Leeth
• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Rhoda V. Leeth, daughter in the household of Leven Leeth
• Census: 1920, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Rhoda Baughman, daughter-in-law, in the household of William A. Baughman; Address:
  Flat Rock Street
• Census: 1930, Providence Township, Lucas County, Ohio, United States; as Rhoda V. Baughman, wife, in the household of William H. Baughman
• Residence: 1935, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939, Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday; Address:
  The Oakwood News
• Census: 1940, Holly, Holly Township, Oakland County, Michigan, United States; as Rhoda Baughman, wife, in the household of Alfred Baughman
• Newspaper: 29 Jun 1950; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio), 29 June 1950, p2

Notes:

Rhoda had more children, names unknown.

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Rhoda married William Alfred Baughman on 23 Apr 1916 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. William was born on 13 Feb 1894 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Jun 1956 in Oakland County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 24 Jun 1956 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Newspaper unknown - original clipping
• Retired: Haviland Clay Works Company
• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as David E. Leeth, son in the household of Leven Leeth
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; medium height, slender build, grey eyes and black hair
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 12 Sep 1918; Paper Mill - Larcote Box and Paper Co.
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Fairfield Hotel
• Census: 1920, Corozal, United States Military Forces, Panama Canal Zone; as David Leeth, Private, Troop A, Twelfth Regiment
• Newspaper: 4 Feb 1926; The Lancaster Daily Eagle (Lancaster, Ohio), 4 February 1926, p3
• Residence: 1927, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  410 West 4th Avenue
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as David E. Leeth, nephew, truck driver for saw mill, in the household of Sarah Snoke; Address:
  1246 East Walnut Street
• Occupation: 1932, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; driver
• Residence: 1932, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  1246 Eash Walnut Street
• Residence: 1934, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  1100 East Main
• Residence: 1935, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States
• Occupation: 1936, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; plater; Address:
  Hermann Manufacturing Company
• Residence: 1936, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  729 East Main
• Occupation: 1938, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; laborer; Address:
  Hermann Manufacturing Company
• Residence: 1938, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Corner of Ewing and Walnut
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as David Edward Leeth, gear washer for Gear Mfg. Co., head of household, residence in 1935 Lancaster, Ohio; Address:
  1924 South Main Street
• Newspaper: 16 Dec 1953; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 16 December 1953, p2
• Newspaper: 14 Nov 1955; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 14 November 1955, p2
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 20 May 1975; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 20 May 1975, p18
• Obituary: 14 Oct 1987; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio) 14 October 1987, p21

Notes:

Obituary:

SCOTT, OHIO — David E. Leeth, 87, died Thursday in Paulding County Hospital, Paulding.
He was retired from the Haviland Clay Works. His wife, Dorothy, died in 1960.
Surviving are three sons, two daughters, a sister, 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services are 2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. Fort Wayne time) Monday and calling is after 2 p.m. EDT Sunday in Slade Funeral Home, Payne. Burial will be in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.

Newspaper:

—Miss Dorothy Lucille Nutter, daughter of Mr. and Mr. Benjamin R. Nutter, of East Chestnut street became the bride of Mr. David E. Leeth of Ft. Wayne Indiana, this morning at eleven o'clock at the Sixth avenue M. E. Parsonage.
—The impressive ring ceremony was performed by Rev. M. V. B. Stump in the presence of Mrs. Mildred Nutter and Mr Don Nutter, sister-in-law and brother of the bride.
—The young couple left by motor for Ft. Wayne, Indiana to spend several days with the grooms parents after which they will reside in Columbus where the groom is employed at the Tire and Rubber Company.

Newspaper:

Train Strikes Truck: Driver Only Bruised
Dixon — David Leeth, 53, of Haviland RFD 1, driver for the Haviland Clay Works, escaped with shock and bruises Tuesday when his tractor-trailer outfit was hit by a westbound Pennsylvania passenger train at the Market Street crossing in Dixon.
Leeth, who was slumped in the demolished tractor cab when members of the train crew found him, was treated at the office of a Payne physician.
According to Allen County, Ind., authorities, the crash occurred a few feet inside the Indiana side of the street which is the state line.
Leeth was northbound and did not observe the train until the tractor rolled onto the westbound tracks.
The tractor was hurled back on the eastbound main tracks and was demolished. There was no damage to the trailer, which was empty, and little damage to the Diesel engine, which proceeded on to Fort Wayne.

Newspaper:

Eleven motorist have been charged in the city and area with traffic violations, according to local police sources.
City police reported the arrest of two men on drunken driving charges and two others on other traffic charges.
Arrested on the drunken driving charges were Dave Leeth, 55 of Haviland and Charles Leroy Andrews, 20, of Ashland. Both were arraigned in Mayor Don J. Underwood's court and assessed fines of $100 each and sentenced to three days in the county jail.

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

Passerby Rescues Elderly Payne Man From Burning Pickup Truck
A 75-year old Rt. 1, Payne man miraculously escaped death at 11:15 p.m. Monday when his pickup truck ran off a Paulding County road and caught on fire. Two other persons were injured in accidents in Van Wert and on Richey Road.
Van Wert Post, Ohio Highway Patrol, reported David E. Leeth was westbound on Ohio 500, one half mile west of Paulding County Road 87, when his car went off the road at a curve and into a ditch hitting an embankment.
The pickup truck caught on fire while Leeth was unconscious and Richard Richards, 30, of Payne, came along, found the truck on fire and pulled the man from the burning vehicle.
Leeth was taken to Paulding County Hospital by the Payne rescue squad and then to Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne where he was admitted for treatment of a head injury.
The Paulding Fire Department was summoned to the scene to extinguish the fire. The blaze destroyed the interior of the cab and front of the pickup truck.

Obituary:

David Leeth
SCOTT--David E. Leeth, 87, Scott, died at 11:40 a.m. Oct. 8 in Paulding County Hospital, Paulding
He was born Feb. 10, 1900, in Paulding County, the son of Levin and Louisa (Shelley) Leeth. He was a retired employee of Haviland Clay Works County.
Surviving are three sons, Ben of Vista, Calif., Jerry of Homestead, Fla., and Emmett, Middle Point; two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Lee and Mrs. Ruth Baker, both of Scott; a sister, Mrs. Rhoda Baughman, Grand Blanc, Mich.; and 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Dorothy, in 1960; a son Veral; and a grandchild.
Services were Monday in Slade Funeral Home. Burial was in Wiltsie Cemetery.

David married Dorothy Lucille Nutter on 4 Feb 1926 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. Dorothy was born on 2 Apr 1902 in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; died on 13 May 1960 in Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in May 1960 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Lafie Leeth
• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Lafeatte Leeth, son in the household of Leven Leeth
• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lafayette Leeth, farmer, head of household; Address:
  Main Street
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939, Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday; Address:
  The Oakwood News
• Census: 1940, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lafie Leeth, laborer, head of household
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Obituary: Aug 1982; Unknown newspaper - original clipping

Notes:

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Obituary:


OBITUARY
LAFIE LEETH
PAULDING -- Lafie Leeth, 78, Route 2, died Wednesday, July 28, 1982 about 9 a.m. July 24 in Paulding County Hospital where he had been a patient for two days.
—Born April 7, 1904, in Paulding County, he was the son of Leven and Louisa (Shelly) Leeth.
—He was retired state highway employee.
—Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Olive) Lee of Route 2, Paulding; a son, Lafie L. Of Bluffton, Ind.; a brother, David of Scott; two sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Baughman of Holly, mich., and Mrs. Edith Brown of Kendalville, Ind.; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
—Preceding him in death were his wife, Olive Price Leeth in 1969, three brothers and three sisters.
—Services were Tuesday in DenHerder Funeral Home with the Rev. John Neiderhause officiating. Burial was in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

Paulding — Laffie Leeth, 70 (?), died at 9 a.m. Saturday in Paulding Couty Hospital. Surviving are a daughter and a son. Services are 2 p.m. EDT Tuesday in DenHerder Funeral Home, with calling after 1:30 p.m. Monday

Lafayette married Olive Frances Price on 28 Nov 1928 in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. Olive was born on 3 Oct 1911 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 24 Oct 1969 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 27 Oct 1969 in Payne, 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:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry P. Roberts, son, in the household of William H. Roberts

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Vernie G. Roberts, daughter, in the household of William H. Roberts

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Levi D. Roberts, son, in the household of William H. Roberts
• Census: 1910, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Don Levi Roberts, laborer, in the household of William H. Roberts; Address:
  Chicago Street

Don married Amanda McManners on 27 Jul 1912 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Amanda was born on 2 Apr 1890 in Three Rivers, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Birdie Roberts, daughter, in the household of William H. Roberts
• Census: 1910, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Gertie Ble Roberts, daughter, typesetter, in the household of William H. Roberts; Address:
  Chicago Street

Birdie married John Henry Schedeler on 30 Jan 1915 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. John was born on 12 Jun 1895 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; died on 26 Jun 1950 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Education: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Robert Roberts, son, in the household of William H. Roberts
• Census: 1910, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Robert Roberts, son, in the household of William H. Roberts; Address:
  Chicago Street
• Census: 1920, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Robert Roberts, son, in the household of William H. Roberts; Address:
  210 West Ransom
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

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.

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Ellen M. Roberts, daughter, in the household of William H. Roberts; Address:
  Chicago Street

Ellen married Laurel Preston Herson on 28 Dec 1917 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Laurel was born about 1899 in Michigan, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ellen married Jesse Vickery on 19 Jan 1923 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Jesse was born about 1900 in Kentucky, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Obituary: unknown
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Estell M. Roberts, daughter, in the household of William H. Roberts
• Census: 1910, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Estella May Roberts, daughter, in the household of William H. Roberts; Address:
  Chicago Street

Notes:

Obituary:

Myers, Mrs. Estella M. of Kalamazoo, MI
Passsed away Tuesday, January 5, 1999 at her home in Oshtemo. ?Edtella was born March 6, 1898 in Payne, Ohio, the daughter of Harrison and Louisa (Leeth) Roberts. For many years, she worked in food service at various local restaurants, and most recently operated a bait shop out of her home. A member of the Oshtemo United Methodist Church, Estella also was past President of the V.F.W. Auxiliary #1527, member of the Mothers of W.W. II Veterans, both state and local chapters, and was a Gray Lady Volunteer in local hospitals. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Laverne E. Yingling in 1948; second husband, Ransom Cl Myers in 1978; 2 infant children; 2 sons, Harold R. Myers and Robert S. Yingling; son-in-law, Harold W. Eller; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Estella is survived by 5 children, Gwendolyn (Robert) Williams of Portage, Jean Eller of Elkhart, IN, Ransom (Jane) Myers Jr. of Newberry, Gerald (Delores) Myers of Kalamazoo, Georgiann (Stanley) Rolfe of Vicksburg; and daughter-in-law, Ruth Yingling of Kalamazoo; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-greatgrand-children; 2 sisters-in-law, Grace Myers and Edna Tate; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 11:00 o'clock Friday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St.
Interment in Germond Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Oshtemo United Methodist Church Building fund or Visiting Nurse Hospice Program.

Estella married Lavern Elwood Yingling on 18 Nov 1917 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Lavern was born on 5 Nov 1899 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; died on 24 Sep 1947 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estella married Ransom Merril Myers on 8 May 1923 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Ransom was born about 1896 in Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Theresa M. Roberts, daughter, in the house of William H. Roberts; Address:
  Chicago Street
• Census: 1920, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Theresa M. Roberts, daughter, in the household of William H. Robert; Address:
  210 West Ransom
• Census: 1930, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Theresa M. Priester, wife, in the household of Peter Priester; Address:
  138 Baker Court
• Residence: 1935, Grandview Heights, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  945 McClain Road
• Census: 1940, Grandview Heights, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; as Theresa M. Priester, wife, in the household of Peter Priester, same residence in 1935; Address:
  945 McClain Road

Theresa married Peter Priester on 27 Jun 1923 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Peter was born on 7 Oct 1901 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; died in Jul 1975 in Flushing, Queens, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Alva Shelly, son, in the household of Ernest Shelly

Alva married Maude Carlin on 16 Aug 1910 in Centreville, St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States, and was divorced on 10 Mar 1928 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Maude was born in Feb 1894 in Michigan, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Jvy J. Shelly, daughter, in the household of Ernest Shelly

Other Events:

• Name: Benny Shelley
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Benny Shelly, son, in the household of Ernest Shelly
• Census: 1910, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Elsworth B. Shelley, son, paper mill laborer, in the household of Ernest C. Shelley

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Curtice Shelly, son, in the household of Ernest Shelly
• Census: 1910, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Curtis Shelley, son, paper mill laborer, in the household of Ernest C. Shelley
• Census: 1920, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Curtis Shelley, son, machine tender in papermill, in the household of Ernest Shelley; Address:
  1726 North Burdick Street
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Curtis married Mildred Jaquays on 27 May 1916 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Mildred was born on 13 Jan 1900 in Parma, Jackson County, Michigan, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Curtis married Mabel May Dunn on 1 Nov 1924 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Mabel was born in in Indiana, United States; died on 21 Dec 1993 in Charleston, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; was buried in 1993 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Irma H. Shelly, daughter, in the household of Ernest Shelly

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Lester Shelley, son, in the household of Ernest Shelley
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

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.

Family/Spouse: Garnette P. Curtis. Garnette was born in 1911; died in 2003; was buried in 2003 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Gorman Fogarty. William was born in 1914; died on 26 Dec 1998 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Brown Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John L. Leeth, grandson, in the household of Dilley Fogle

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Brown Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Juanita Leeth, granddaughter, in the household of Dilley Fogle
• 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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Other Events:

• Occupation: Barber
• Census: 1910, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Basil Leeth, son, in the household of Earl Leeth
• Newspaper: 17 Jul 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 Jul 1917, p1
• Census: 1920, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Basil Leeth, son, in the household of Earl Leeth; Address:
  Holmes Pike
• Census: 1930, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; As Basil D. Leeth, barber shop manager, head of household; Address:
  Laura Street
• Newspaper: 27 Oct 1938; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 27 October 1938, p1
• Newspaper: 25 Apr 1946, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Best man at his brothers wedding; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Obituary: 9 Jun 1966; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio) 9 June 1966, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

Basil Leeth of Ft. Wayne is visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Leeth

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:

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

Obituary:

Basil D. Leeth
—Basil D. Leeth, 62, East Dallas St., Payne, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 4rd, at Paulding County Hospital, five hours after admittance
—He was born in Paulding County near Payne, Ohio, august 25, 1903, the son of Earl and Ethel (Mathias) Leeth, Sr. He was aged 62 years, 9 months and 8 days.
—Mr. Leeth was a barber in Payne for a number of years.
—He was a member of the St. Paul Methodist Church, Flat rock Lodge 580 F. and A. M., and Knights of Pythias 650, Latty, Ohio
—He lived his entire life in this community.
—Surviving are the wife, Beatrice (Howell) Leeth, a son, Gene of Elkhart, Ind., a brother, Eaarl Leeth, Jr., of Elkhart, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Seavey, of Lima, Ohio and four grandchildren.

Family/Spouse: Beatrice C. Howell. Beatrice was born on 16 Sep 1907 in Latty, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 3 Jun 1991 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Jun 1991 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Newspaper unknown
• Name: Junior Leeth
• Newspaper: 7 Oct 1920; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 7 October 1920, p1
• Census: 1930, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Earl Leeth Jr., son, in the household of Earl Leeth; Address:
  West Oak Street
• Residence: 1935, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Earl Leeth, Jr., son, in the household of Earl Leeth, Sr., same residence in 1935
• Military: Nov 1945; discharged from Marines
• Newspaper: 25 Apr 1946; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 25 April 1946, p1
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 July 1956, p8
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Yearling Reunion; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Obituary: 22 Sep 1988; The South Ben Tribune (South Bend, Indiana) 22 September 1988, p5

Notes:

Obituary:

EARL LEETH JR.
Payne--Former resident Earl Leeth Jr., 67 Elkhart, Ind. Died at 9::53 p.m. Sept. 20 in Elkhart General hospital.
He was born Oct. 5, 1920, in Payne, the son of Earl and Ethyl (Mathias) Leeth. In 1946, he married Marie Yearling, who survives. A U.S. Marines veteran of World War II, he was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart, Elkhart Moose and Flat Rock Lodge No. 580 F&AM of Payne. He was co-owner of Kemco in Elkhart before retiring.
Also surviving are a son, Kenneth, Elkhart; and a sister, Margaret Seavey, Inverness. Fla.
Services were Saturday in St. James Lutheran Church, Rev. Thomas Frey officiated. Burial was in Lehman Cemetery. Visitation was Friday at Slade Funeral Home.
Preferred memorials are to St. James Lutheran Church.

Newspaper:

Birth Record
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth of northeast of town, Oct. 5, a son.

Newspaper:

Announces Engagement
—The engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Marie Yearling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Yearling, of Payne, Ohio to Mr. Earl Leeth, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., of Pay, Ohio, was announced Easter Sunday at a dinner given for the immediate family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Yearling.
—The wedding will take placee Saturday, June 29, at St. James' Lutheran church, Payne.
—Miss Yearling has asked as her attendants, Miss Edna Lentz as maid of honor, Miss Beth Shrider and Miss Linda Durre as bridesmades, Miss Margaret Shrider and Miss Carole Durre as junior bridesmaids, and little Misses Jean and Janet Warner as flower girls.
—Mr. Basil Leeth will serve his brother as best man and Messrs. Darrel Dunkle, Gene Leeth and Carl Yearling will seath the guests.
—Miss Yearling is a graduate of Payne high school. She is now employed at The Union State Bank in Payne as bookkeeper and teller.
—Mr. Leeth was discharged from the U. S. Marines in November and is now engaged in farming on his father's farm, northeast of Payne.

Newspaper:

Mrs. Conrad Yearling and grandson Mike Yearling spent the past week with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Jr. at their cottage home on Grand Lake Michigan. Mike had been the guest of his cousin Kenny Leeth on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Yearling and daughter Ann were guests at the Leeth home and in returning home were accompanied by his mother and Mike.

Obituary:

Earl J. Leeth
Elkhart—Services for Earl J. Leeth, 67, of 54865 Shoreland West, who died at 9:53 p.m. Tuesday in Elkhart General Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Lutheran Church, Payne, Ohio. Burial will be in Lehman Cemetery, Payne. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home and from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at Salde Funeral Home, Payne Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church or Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart.

Earl married Marie Ailene Yearling on 29 Jun 1946 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Marie was born on 19 Mar 1926 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 17 Nov 2004 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States; was buried on 22 Nov 2004 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Margrate F. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Earl Leeth; Address:
  West Oak Street
• Residence: 1935, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Margaret G. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Earl Leeth, Sr.,

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Latty, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Darius E. Leeth, son, in the household of David D. Leeth; Address:
  Third Street
• Census: 1920, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Edward Leath, son, in the household of David Leath; Address:
  West Marion Street
• Census: 1930, Bexar, Texas, United States; as Darius E. Leeth, Soldier in the Army; Address:
  Brooks Field
• Census: 1940, Washington Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; as Darius E. Leeth, truck driver, head of household; Address:
  516 North Canal Street
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 July 1956, page 8

Notes:

Newspaper:

Darius Leeth of Columbus spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Leeth and family.

Darius married Hilma M. Seider about 17 Aug 1931 in Comal County, Texas, United States. Hilma was born about 1909; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Dallas Leath, son, in the household of David Leath; Address:
  West Marion Street
• Newspaper: 27 Oct 1938; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 27 October 1938, p1
• Obituary: 17 Mar 1976; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio) 17 March 1976, p3

Notes:

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. San 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.

Obituary:

DALLAS LEETH
Dallas Marion Leeth, of Springfield, Ohio, died in his home February 27 after a lengthy illness.
He was born in 1912 at Latty, Ohio, a son of David and Lena Leeth.
On Sept 5, 1939, he was married to Louise Armour.
Dallas grew up in Payne and was known to his friends as "Bud."
Surviving are his wife, Louise; two daughters. Mrs. Ronald Webb of Athens, Ga., and Mrs. Jeffery Negley, of Covington, Ohio, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Leeth, who reside at Oaks Manor Nursing Home, Deshler, Ohio, two brothers, Darius Leeth of Tempe, Ariz., and Arden Leeth of Delphos.

Dallas married Louise Armour on 5 Sep 1938 in Williams County, Ohio, United States. Louise was born about 2 Apr 1912 in Grover Hill, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Lima, Allen County, Ohio, United States; retired from Hossellman Co.,
• Religion: Delphos, Allen County, Ohio, United States; a member of Trinity United Methodist Church
• Census: 1920, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Ardan Leath, son, in the household of David Leath; Address:
  West Marion Street
• Census: 1930, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Arden E. Leeth, son, in the household of Dave D. Leeth; Address:
  West Merrin Street
• Newspaper: 27 Oct 1938; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 27 October 1938, p1
• Newspaper: 25 Apr 1946; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 25 April 1946, p1
• Newspaper: 13 Feb 1975; imes-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 13 February 1975, page 16
• Newspaper: 25 Jun 1975; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 25 June 1975, p1
• Obituary: 19 May 1993, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Paulding County Progress (Paulding, Ohio) 19 May 1993, p4

Notes:

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. San 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:

Cpl. Arden Leeth, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Leeth of Leipsic, was given a honorable discharge from the Army at Ft. Devens, Mass, after a year's service.
He has rejoined his wife, Crystal and children at Delphos, Ohio.

Newspaper:

Masonic Reunion Continues Today
The Super Excellent Master degree is to be presented tonight by Van Wert Council No. 73, R&SM.
The degree is being presented as a portion of the 38th annual York Rite reunion being held in the Masonic Temple.
Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. today by members of the Order of Eastern Str, and the degree, which has a cast of approximately 75 persons, will be seen at 7:30 p.m. It is only presented once a year.
Richard L. Harless of Urbana, area inspector, was to inspect the local council this afternoon in the Select Master degree. The work was to be conferred by James Schrader, master.
NO DINNER will be served Friday. Activities of Ivanhoe Commandery No. 54, Kinghts Templar, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Order of Red Cross will be conferred by Stanley Merkle, senior warden.
At 8:30 p.m. Maurice Keene, past commander, will present the Order of Malta.
The reunion will conclude Saturday with work beginning at 3:30 p.m. A number of Grand Commandery officers from Ohio, Indiana and Michigan are scheduled to attend.
Other commandery officers participating the events include: Robert Bolton, commander; Rec Coil, generalissmo; Bruce Basil, captain general; Arden Leeth, junior warder; Glen Place, prelate; David L. Brumback Sr., treasurer; Ted Pheneger, recorder; Jack Frysinger Jr., standard bearer; Charles Sheets, sword bearer and Carl Morris, warder.
Other participants are: Kenneth Pollock, Schrader, Harry Baker, C. Joe Thomas, Carl Lies Jr. and Glen Frisinger.
Lloyd Basil is coordinator of the work and W. Dale Terry is director of properties.

Newspaper:

Rex Coil of Convoy was elected and installed as commander of Ivanhoe Commandery No. 54, Knights Templar, Tuesday night.
He succeeds Robert Bolton.
Other new officers include Bruce Basil, generalissimo; Stanley Mercke, captain general; Arden Leeth, senior warden; Carl Morris, junior warden; Glen Place, prelate; David L. Brumback Sr., treasurer, and Floyd Jacks, recorder.
Charles Sheets was named standard bearer, Bud Githens, sword bearer and Jack Frysinger, warder.
Ned E. Dull, past grand commander, served as installing officer. Harold Monford was marshal and Rex Hanley, installing prelate.
Coil announced that the orders of Red Cross and Malta would be presented Sept. 23.

Obituary:

ARDEN LEETH
DELPHOS--Arden Evans Leeth, 77, 610 N. Pierce St., died at 2:01 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 1993, due to an extended illness.
He was born March 15, 1916, in Payne, the son of David and Lena (Ringler) Leeth. On Jan. 2, 1937, he married Chrystal Flaugh, who survives.
He was retired from Siferd-Hossellman Co., in Lima. He was a member of the Trinity-United Methodist Church, Delphos.
Also surviving are two sons, David Leeth of Three Rivres, Mich., Jon Leeth, Guatemala City, Guatemala; two daughters, Linda Leeth, Fort Wayne, Ind., Mrs. Byron (Janet) Broom, Atlanta, Ga.
Preceding him in death were two brothers, Darius and Dallas.
Services were held Friday at Harter and Son Memorial Chapel, Delphos. Rev. Wayne Karges officiated. Burial was in Lehman Cemetery, Pane.
Preferred memorials are to the Trinity United Methodist Church. A masonic memorial service was held Thursday in the funeral home.

Arden married Chrystal Belle Flaugh on 2 Jan 1937 in Wood County, Ohio, United States. Chrystal was born on 3 Feb 1917 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 1 Dec 1999 in North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Dec 1999 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Elmer Newland, son, saw mill laborer in the household of John W. Newland
• Census: 1910, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Elmer Newland, son, in the household of John W. Newland; Address:
  Leeth Creek Road
• Census: 1920, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Elmer Newland, son, in the household of John Newland

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Roxie Newland, daughter, in the household of John W. Newland
• Census: 1910, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Blanch Newland, daughter, in the household of John W. Newland; Address:
  Leeth Creek Road
• Census: 1920, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Blanch Newland, daughter, in the household of John Newland

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Mathew Newland, son, in the household of John W. Newland; Address:
  Leeth Creek Road
• Census: 1920, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Mathew Newland, son, in the household of John Newland

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Hazel Newland, daughter, in the household of John Newland

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Family/Spouse: Mildred L. Miller. Mildred was born on 29 Dec 1914 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; died on 19 Nov 1978 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Nov 1978 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Arnold Hochsted, son, in the household of John Hochsted
• Census: 1920, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Arnold Hosted, son, in the household of John Hosted
• Census: 1930, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Arnold R. Hosted, son, mechanic, in the household of John W. Hosted
• Residence: 1935, Middlebury, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Arnold hosted, son, helper in garage, in the household of John Hosted
• Obituary: Jan 1991

Notes:

Obituary:

Arnold Richard hosted
BURR OAK — Arnold Richard Hosted, 81, 64705 Sycamore Drive, died Jan. 17, 1991, at the Veterans Hospital, Battle Creek. He had been ill several years.
He was born July 26, 1909, in White Pigeon.
He was a Burr Oak resident the past 10 years. Before that, he had lived in Chicago, Ill., Brownsville, Texas, and Clearwater, Fla. He was employed as an auto mechanic in White Pigeon and he also had worked at Brown Oldsmobile Garage, Battle Creek, Eddy Paper Company, White Pigeon, and Republic Steel Mill, White Pigeon. He was a veteran of World War II serviving in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. He received the Purple Heart for wounds received in July 1944. He was a member of the Arthur W. Gouker Post 427 American Legion, Mottville, the Captain John J. Kelley Post 1355 Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Loyal Order of the Moose 574 and the Eagles Lodge 1314.
Surviving are three brothers, Argo Hosted, Bayonet Point, Fla., Wallace C. Hosted, New Port Richy, Fla., and Donald O. Hosted, Baldwin; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services with full military rites are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Battle Creek. Arrangements were handled by the Bachman-Hebble Funeral Service, Inc., Battle Creek.

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Arggo Hosted, son, in the household of John Hosted
• Census: 1930, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Arggo B. Hosted, son, in the household of John W. Hosted
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Other Events:

• Obituary: Newspaper unknown
• Census: 1920, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Orvel Hosted, son, in the household of John Hosted
• Census: 1930, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Donnald O. Hosted, son, in the household of John W. Hosted
• Residence: 1935, Lagrange County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Van Buren Township, Lagrange County, Indiana, United States; as Donald Hosted, head of household, orchard farmer, residence in 1935 LaGrange County, Indiana
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

Obituary:

Donald O. Hosted
BALDWIN, Mich. — Donald O. Hosted, 76, Rt. 2, ABC St., died Nov. 8, 1991, at the Reed City Long Term Care Facility, following a one-month illness.
He was born July 24, 1915, in White Pigeon, a son of John F. W. and Hetty L. (Leath) Hosted.
On Dec. 31, 1939, he married Charlene R.. Kennedy, in South Bend, Ind.
He lived in Baldwin since 1968, coming from the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor area. He had lived most of his earlier years in White Pigeon. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran, serving in World War II. He was a graduate of Sturgis High School, later attending the University of Michigan. He was employed by: the Ford Motor Co.; the Physicists Research Co. as a supervisor; the Micrometrical Co. as a supervisor; and the Bendix Corp., all in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor area. He also was the owner and operator of Club 37, Baldwin, from 1968-72. He was a real estate broker since 1955. Upon retirement, he worked for the United States Forestry Service. He was a member of the Phoenix Masonic Lodge 13, Ypsilanti, and the Loyal Order of the Moose, 705, Reed City. He was a charter member of the Recreation Eagles Club, Lake, Mich.; a Golden Eagle of the Eagles Lodge 1314, Sturgis, and an honorary member of the P.B. Club, Detroit. He was a life member of the Amvets Club 120, Mesick, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Peacock, and the American Legion, LaGrange, Ind. He was active in school programs and the Boy Scouts. He enjoyed hunting, traveling and golfing with his wife.
Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Joyce Johnson, Baldwin; one son, Donald D. Hosted, West Branch; six granddaughters; Tonya Nelson, Ypsilanti, Kimberely Hosted and Twyla Hepner, both of Gary, Ind., Cathie Harrington, Sturgis, Amy Hosted, Sterling, and Tracie Johnson, Baldwin two grandsons' Donald Hosted and Jonathan Hosted, both of West Branch; two great=grandson; two brothers, Argo B. Holstead, Bayonet, Fla., and Wallace C. Hosted, Newport Richie, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, William Charles (Bill) Hosted, who died in July 1981; one sister, Leoma Bedwell; and one brother, Arnold R. Hosted.
Services are at 3:30 p.m. today a the Farrand Funeral Home, White Pigeon, with the Rev. Charles Visthum, White Pigeon United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in White Pigeon Cemetery. Graveside services will be conducted by the White Pigeon Masonic Lodge 104 F&AM.
Memorials may be directed to the Baldwin United Methodist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Newspaper:

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Wallace T. Hosted, son, in the household of John W. Hosted
• Residence: 1935, Middlebury, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Cyril Hosted, son, laborer in garage, in the household of John Hosted
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Obituary: 19 Dec 2003; Sturgis Journal

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

Wallace C. Hosted
New Port Richey, Fla. — Wallace C. Hosted, 83, of New Port Richey, Fla., died Dec. 18, 2003, at his home after an extended illness.
There will be no visitation. Burial was in White Pigeon Township Cemetery, White Pigeon, Mich. A memorial service will be hel at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice. Envelopes are available at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon Which is handling the arrangements.

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Leoma A. Hosted, daughter, in the household of John W. Hosted
• Residence: 1935, Middlebury, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Leoma Hosted, daughter, in the household of John Hosted
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Family/Spouse: Samuel Bedwell. Samuel was born in 1922 in Barbourville, Knox County, Kentucky, United States; died on 16 Feb 1979 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Feb 1979 in Shiloh, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Orley Leeth, son, in the household of Jesse Leeth
• Census: 1930, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; Orley L. Leeth, son, in the household of Jessie T. Leeth
• Residence: 1935, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States
• Census: 1940, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Orley Leeth, son, in the household of Jesse Leeth
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

OBITUARY
ORLEY L. LEETH
...Orley L. Leeth, 94, of 210 E. Chicago Road, died Monday (Aug. 10, 2009) in Thurston Woods Village, Sturgis. He was born May 7, 1915, in White Pigeon to Jesse and Josephine (Thompson) Leeth. He married Treva L. Hathaway in 1987. She died. He then married Josephine Branham-Bergner who died in 2000.
...WHITE PIGEON, Mich. -- Orley L. Leeth, 94, of 210 E. Chicago Road, died Monday (Aug. 10, 2009) in Thurston Woods Village, Sturgis.
...He was born May 7, 1915, in White Pigeon to Jesse and Josephine (Thompson) Leeth. He married Treva L. Hathaway in 1987. She died. He then married Josephine Branham-Bergner who died in 2000.
...Mr. Leeth is survived by one son, Roger D. Leeth of White Pigeon; three stepdaughters, Jerry R. Johnson of Santa Cruz, Calif., Jaudece R. Clark of Salinas, Calif., and Jan F. Osorio of Leicester, N.C.; one grandson; several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; and one brother, Manford (Phyllis) Leeth of Sturgis.
...He was preceded in death by one sister, Dorene Dunker, and three brothers, Arlo, Emmett and Laurel Leeth.
...Mr. Leeth worked as a lineforeman and electrician at New York Central Railroad for 12 years. He worked in the RV industry, and as a store clerk at both Western Auto, Sturgis, and Wittenberg Hardware, White Pigeon. He was a member of Church of God, Elkhart.
...Mr. Leeth enjoyed woodworking, taking family pictures and making home movies. He was a very hard worker.
...Friends may call from noon until the 2 p.m. funeral service Thursday at Farrand Funeral Home, 300 N. Kalamazoo St., White Pigeon. Pastor B.J. Bishop of Church of God will officiate. Burial will be in White Pigeon Township Cemetery.
...Memorials may be given to the church or the Special Olympics Area 18, St. Joseph County, Mich.

Newspaper:

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

Died:


OBITUARY
—Orley was the son of Jesse Leeth and Josephine Thompson. He was brother to Manford, Dorene, Arlo, Emmett and Laurel. He was the father of Roger. He was married 1st. to Treva Hathaway. Then was married to Josephine Branham-Bergner. Orley L. LEETH, 94, of White Pigeon, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis following a short illness.
—He was born May 7, 1915, in White Pigeon, a child of Jesse and Josephine (THOMPSON) LEETH.
—He was a resident of White Pigeon all his life.
—He was first married to Treva L. Hathaway. She died in 1987. He then married Josephine BRANHAM-BERGNER. She died in 2000.
—Orley worked for the New York Central Railroad for 12 years as a line foreman and electrician. He was employed in the recreational vehicle industry and was a store clerk at Western Auto in Sturgis and Wittenberg Hardware in White Pigeon.
—He was a member of the Church of God in Elkhart, Ind., and was very involved in his church. He enjoyed woodworking, taking family pictures and home movies. He was also a very hard worker.
—Surviving are one son, Roger D. LEETH of White Pigeon; a grandson, Derek LEETH of White Pigeon; three step daughters, Jerry Rose JOHNSON of Santa Cruz, Calif., Jaudece Robin CLARK of Salinas, Calif., and Jan Faith OSORIO of Leicester, N.C.; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Manford (Phyllis) LEETH of White Pigeon; and several neices and nephews.
—He was preceded in death by his parents; wives; a sister, Dorene DUNKER; and brothers Arlo, Emmett and Laurel LEETH.
—Relatives and friends may call from noon-2 p.m. Thursday at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon where services are at 2 p.m. Thursday with Pastor B.J. Bishop of the Church of God of Elkhart, Ind., officiating. Burial will be in White Pigeon Township Cemetery, White Pigeon.

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Emil Leeth, son, in the household of Jesse Leeth
• Census: 1930, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Emmet E. Leeth, son, in the household of Jessie T. Leeth
• Residence: 1935, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States
• Census: 1940, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Emil Leeth, son, in the household of Jesse Leeth, extra man in paper mill
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Laurold T. Leeth, son, in the household of Jessie T. Leeth
• Residence: 1935, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States
• Census: 1940, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Laurel Leeth, son, in the household of Jesse Leeth, same residence in 1935
• Obituary: 26 Nov 1988; Sturgis Journal

Notes:

Obituary:

Laurel T. Leeth
COLON — Laurel T. Leeth, 66, 846 Willow Drive, died Nov. 25, 1988, at Sturgis Hospital following several months of illness.
He was born Sept. 11, 1922, in White Pigeon, a son of Jessie and Josephine (Thompson) Leeth.
On april 7, 1955, he married Verda Borgert in White Pigeon.
He was a Colon resident the last nine years of his life. He was a White Pigeon High School graduate, and worked at White Pigeon Paper Co. for 44 years. He was a member os St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Colon. He served during WWII in the U. S. Air Force and was a member of Colon American Legion Post 454.
Surviving are his wife; a step-daughter Mrs. John (Sue) Baylif of Sherwood; one sister, Mrs. William (Dooren) Dunker of Shipshewanaa, Ind.; two brothers, Orley Leeth of White Pigeon and Manford Leeth of Sturgis; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Emmett and Arlo Leeth.
Relatives and friend may call from 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Schipper Funeral Home in Colon. Services are at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Colon with the Rev. Terry G. Keefer officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery Colon.

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Manford O. Leeth, son, in the household of Jessie T. Leeth
• Residence: 1935, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States
• Census: 1940, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Manford Leeth, son, in the household of Jesse Leeth, same residence in 1935

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Arlo L. Leeth, son, in the household of Jessie T. Leeth
• Residence: 1935, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States
• Census: 1940, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Arlo Leeth, son, in the household of Jesse Leeth, same residence in 1935
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Other Events:

• Residence: 1935, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States
• Census: 1940, White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Doreen Leeth, daughter, in the household of Jesse Leeth, same residence in 1935
• Obituary: 2 Nov 1998, Sturgis, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; Sturgis Journal

Notes:

OBITUARY
...Shipshewana, Ind.; Doreen H. DUNKER, 67, of 7325W-500N, Shipshewana, Ind., died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998, at her home after a two year illness.
...She was born March 13, 1931, in White Pigeon, a daughter of Jess and Josephine (THOMPSON) LEETH, and she live in Shipshewana for many years.
...On April 13, 1952, she married William DUNKER in Constantine, Mich.
...She worked in Sturgis, Mich., as a telephone operator and as a nurses aid, and she was a homemaker.
...A past member of the Scott United Methodist Church, she also attended the Church of the Nazarene of Shipshewana. She was a member of the Willing Workers Home Extension Club.
...Surviving are her husband, William DUNKER of Shipshewana; 2 sons, Wayne (Barbara) DUNKER and Gary (Mary) DUNKER, all of Shipshewana; 5 grandchildren, Matthew, Corey, Marc, Weston and Kelsey, all of Shipshewana; 2 brothers, Orley LEETH of White Pigeon and Manford LEETH of Sturgis. She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers, Emmett, Laurel and Arlo LEETH.
...Visitation was on Sunday and from 6-9 p.m. today at the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon, where services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Ralph Hill of the Church of the Nazarene of Shipshewana will officiate. Burial will be in Sidner Cemetery.
...Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Church of the Nazarene. (Transcribed from an original newspaper clipping from the 'Sturgis Daily Journal', which serves the St. Joseph Co., Michigan area. Copy provided by Sturgis Public Library. Carole Lynn (Mohney) Carr, transcriber)

Obituary:

Doreen H. Dunker
SHIPSHEWANA, Ind.— Doreen H. Dunker, 67, of 7325W 500N, Shipshewana, INd., died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998, at her home after a two-year illness.
She was born March 13, 1931, in White Pigeon, a daughter of Jess and Josephine (Thompson) Leeth, and she live in Shipshewana for many years.
On April 13, 1952, she married William Dunker in Constantine, Mich.
She worked in Sturgis, Mich., as a telephone operator and as a nurses aid, and she was a homemaker.
A past member of the Scott United Methodist Church, she also attended the Church of the Nazarene of Shipshewana. She was a member of the Willing Workers Home Extension Club.
Surviving are her husband, William Dunker of Shipshewana: 2 sons, Wayne (Barbara) Dunker and Gary (Mary) Dunker, all of Shipshewana; 5 grandchildren, Mathhew, Corey, Marc, Weston and Kelsey, all of Shipshewana; 2 brothers, Orley Leeth of White Pigeon and Manford Leeth of Sturgis. She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers, Emmett, Laurel and Arlo Leeth.
Visitation was on Sunday and from 6-9 p.m. today at the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon, where services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Ralph Hill of the Church of the Nazarene of Shipshewana will officiate. Burial will be in Sidner Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Church of the Nazarene.

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Goldia Wahl, granddaughter, in the household of Mathias Leeth
• Census: 1910, Wren, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; as Goldie Wahl, granddaughter, in the household of Mathias Leeth

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mable Wahl, granddaughter, in the houseehold of Mathias Leeth
• Census: 1910, Wren, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; as Mabel Wahl, granddaughter, in the house of Mathias Leeth

Other Events:

• Name: Hoyt Leeth
• Census: 1910, Saint Marys Township, Adams County, Indiana, United States; as Hoyt Leeth, son, in the household of Walter T. Leeth

Cecil married Gayle Beatrice Newland on 20 Jan 1923 in Monroe County, Michigan, United States. Gayle was born on 30 Jan 1901 in Waynesfield, Auglaize County, Ohio, United States; died on 17 Sep 1995 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Sep 1995 in Larue, Marion County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Virl Leeth
• Census: 1910, Saint Marys Township, Adams County, Indiana, United States; as Washington C. Leeth, son in the household of Walter T. Leeth

Notes:

Died:


OBITUARY
W. VIRL LEETH
—W. Virl Leeth, 56, a farmer of LaRue RR 1, died at 10:50 p.m. Thursday in San Antonia Hospital in Kenton. He had been ill 11 years.
—Born Aug 22, 1907, in Van Wert County, he was the son of Walter and Sarah Case Leeth. A LaRue area resident 24 years, he came here from Waynesfield.
—Surviving are his widow Mrs. Fanny Sproul Leeth; a son, Lester of Marseilles; a brother Hoyt of LaRue, RR 1, and a sister, Mrs. Cleo Staley of Lima.
—Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Ford Funeral Home in LaRue. Rev. Verlin Dearbaugh will officiate. Burial will be in LaRue Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:30 tonight. (The Marion Star, Marion, Ohio; Friday, July 31, 1964 page 22)

Notes:

William and Laura Grant had ten children. The majority of these children and their children and grandchildren lived in or near Beaverton, in Central Michigan.

Died:


Obituary
—William N. Grant, 65, died suddenly Monday at his home in Tobacco Township of a heart attack. Born in Logan County, Ohio, on Oct. 2, 1897, he was married to the former Lora Conklin on June 27, 1916, in Coleman. A member of the Gladwin County Farm Bureau, he had lived in Gladwin County 50 years.
—Surviving are his wife, Lora; his mother, Mrs. Josephine Grant; three daughters, Mrs. Eva Fuller of Ann Arbor, Mrs. Leora Gunderman of Clare, and Mrs. Betty Grove of Beaverton; five sons, Wilbur of Sanford, and Roy, Bert, Bill and Richard of Beaverton; a brother, Jacob of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. Rachel Holycross; 29 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
—Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church with the Rev. Donald Sailor officiating. Burial is in the Beaverton Cemetery. (Gladwin County Record dated 09-4/1963 Column - 3 Page - 1)

William married Laura Syrilla Conklin on 24 Jun 1916 in Coleman, Midland County, Michigan, United States. Laura was born on 3 Sep 1899 in Allen Township, Union County, Ohio, United States; died on 17 Aug 1975 in Beaverton, Gladwin County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 19 Aug 1975 in Gladwin County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married Clifton Howard Holycross on 5 Feb 1918 in Gladwin County, Michigan, United States. Clifton was born in Aug 1896 in Union County, Ohio, United States; died on 5 Dec 1966 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Dec 1966 in North Lewisburg, Champaign County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:


Obituary
—Moorman, Esther - DEATH CLAIMS MRS. MOORMAN - Mrs. Esther Moorman died at Samaritan Hospital this morning after a lingering illness. She was the daughter of John and Josephine Leeth Grant, and was born in Champaign County, Ohio February 14, 1908. and moved to Ashland County 20 years ago. She was a member of the United Brethren Church of Paradise Hill. She was married to Oscar Moorman on February 5, 1927, who survives her. She is also survived by two daughters, Dona Isabelle and Dora Irene, and one son, Dick Oscar, all at home; her mother Mrs. Josephine Milligan of Ashland: two brothers and one sister, William and Jacob Grant of Beaverton, Mich., and Mrs. Rachel Holycross of Richwood, Ohio. She was proceeded in death by her father in January 1916. Funeral services will be held at the Gilbert Funeral Home on Monday at 2:30 p.m., Rev E,A. Ewing of Paradise Hill in charge and burial in Ashland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 7-9, and Sunday evening from 7-9.
(Ashland Times Gazette 29 December 1945)

Esther married Oscar Moorman on 5 Feb 1927 in Richland County, Ohio, United States. Oscar was born on 6 Oct 1905 in Ashland County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 Oct 1970 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1970 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:


Obituary
—Jacob "Jake" K. Grant, 85, of Beaverton, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001 at home following a long illness. Born Sept. 9, 1915 in Beaverton, he was the son of John F. and Josephine (Leeth) Grant. He lived in Gladwin County most of his life. Jake married Marie Wagner, May 29, 1942 in Paradise, Ohio. He was a truck mechanic for Robinson Industries, retiring in 1972 after 28 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army.
—Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Ivan and wife Beverly of Beaverton and Terry and wife Judy of Utica; two daughters, Peggy and husband Terry Govitz of Gladwin, and Leta and husband Rick Painter of McMillan; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one great-granddaughter, Melanie Allor in 1996; one brother, William in 1963; and two sisters, Rachel Holycross in 1969 and Esther Moorman in 1945.
—Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Rev. Henry List officiating. Military honors will be performed by the VFW Post 7303. Visitation will be 2 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton.

Jacob married Marie R. Wagner on 29 May 1942 in Paradise, Ohio. Marie was born on 16 Nov 1921 in Gladwin County, Michigan, United States; died on 8 Aug 2015 in Gladwin County, Michigan, United States; was cremated on 14 Aug 2015 in Beaverton, Gladwin County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Lester Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Newspaper: 10 Jun 1913; The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 10 June 1913, p1
• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lester Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Lester Maxwell, electrician, head of household

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Family/Spouse: Margarette Luella Hill. Margarette was born on 14 Aug 1912 in Portsmouth City, Virginia, United States; died on 28 Oct 2000 in Ormond Beach, Volusia, Florida, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Arvada Maxwell, daughter, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Arvada Maxwell, daughter, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Residence: 1935, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Arvada M. Ruble, wife, in the household of Dale D. Ruble

Notes:

Died:


OBITUARY
Ruble Arvada M, 91, of Kendallville, died Sept. 14 in McCray Hospital. She was born April 21, 1908 in Payne, Ohio to Frank Lewis and Ethel (Leath) Maxwell. On Aug. 21, 1927 in Fort Wayne she married Dale D. Ruble. He died Aug. 21, 1982. A farm wife, she had lived in Kendallville and Noble County most of her life. Surviving are 2 brothers, Gerald of Coesse and Dallas of Columbia City; 3 grandchildren, Darlene Holsinger of Hendersonville, N.C., Cynthia L. Wagner of Middlebury, and Barry Dalton Ruble of Avilla. She was preceded in death by a son, Farold; a grandson, Kevin; 5 brothers, Lester, Lawrence, Norbert, Romey and Harlan; and 2 sisters, Maggie Talmadge and Helen. Graveside services in Monroeville Memorial Cemetery. ~ 9-23-1999

Arvada married Dale D. Ruble on 27 Aug 1927 in Allen County, Indiana, United States. Dale was born on 25 Oct 1901 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Aug 1982 in Ligonier, Noble County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Aug 1982 in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 10 Jun 1913; The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 10 June 1913, p1
• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lawrence Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; Laurance E. Maxwell, ulpholster in ulpholstry shop, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Waynedale, Wayne County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Fort Wayne, Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Lawrence E.. Maxwell, foreman/copper wire, head of household

Notes:

OBITUARY
Lawrence Maxwell
...Wolcottville -- Lawrence Edward Maxwell, 82, of rural Wolcottville, died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday in Pakview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had been ill the past three years and a patient in Sacred Heart Home in Avilla the past week.
...He was born in Payne, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1910, the son of Frank L. And Ethel (Leeth) Maxwell. On Jan. 26, 1933 in Fort Wayne, he married Dorothy Olive Roy, who survives.
...Mr. Maxwell had resided on the LaGrange-Noble County Line Road near South Milford since 1954, moving from Fort Wayne. He retired in 1974 from M.H. Hilt of Fort Wayne, carpenter and refrigeration contractors, for whom he had worked since 1945. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville, American Legion Post 178 in Garett, Kendallville VFW and Carpenters Local 232 in Fort Wayne. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
...Surviving with his wife are a daughter , Karen Slone of Winona Lake; two sons, Edward Maxwell of Fort Wayne, and Roger Maxwell of Kendallville; three sisters, Arvada Ruble of Kendallville, Helen Spangler of Tavares, Fla., and Marguerite Talmadge of Adrian, Mich.; three brothers, Harlan Maxwell of Jacksonville, Fla., Gerald Maxwell of Coesse, and Dallas Maxwell of Columbia City; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
...Three brothers, Lester, Norbert and Romay Maxwell, preceded him in death.
...Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jacob Gall officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.
...Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville, with the church or to CompreCare Home Health.

Obituary:

Lawrence Maxwell
Wolcottville — Lawrence Edward Maxwell, 82, of rural Wolcottville, died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday in Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had been ill the past three years and a patient in Sacred Heart Home in Avilla the past week.
He was born in Payne, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1910, the son of Frank L. and Ethel (Leeth) Maxwell. On Jan. 26, 1933 in Fort Wayne, he married Dorothy Olive Roy, who survives.
Mr. Maxwell had resided on the LaGrange-Noble County Line Road near South Milford since 1954, moving from Fort Wayne. He retired in 1974 from M. H. Hilt of Fort Wayne, carpenter and refrigeration contractors, for whom he had worked since 1945. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville, Americana Legion Post 178 in Garrett, Kendalville VFW and Carpenters Local 232 in Fort Wayne. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Karen Slone of Winona Lake; two sons, Edward Maxwell of Fort Wayne, and Roger Maxwell of Kendallville; three sisters, Arvada Ruble of Kendallville, Helen Spangler of Taveres, Fla., and Marguerite Talmadge of Adrian, Michi.; three brothers, Harlan Maxwell of Jacksonville, Fla., Gerald Maxwell of Coesse, and Dallas Maxwell of Columbia City; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Three brothers, Lester, Norbert and Romay Maxwell, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jacob Gall officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville, with the Rosary recited there at 7;45 p.m. Sunday.
Preferred memorials are Masses to the church or to CompreCareHome Health.

Newspaper:

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

Laurence married Dorothy Olive Roy on 26 Jan 1933 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Dorothy was born on 13 Feb 1912 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; died on 3 Jun 2009 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; was buried on 6 Jun 2009 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Romie Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Romay E. Maxwell, son, farmer, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Romay Maxwell, farmer, head of household, same residence in 1935
• Obituary: 4 Dec 1989; Star 4 December 1989

Notes:

Obituary:

Romay Maxwell
...Waterloo -- Romay E. Maxwell, 76, died in his home at 2419 County Road 31, Waterloo.
...He was a retired Smithfield Township farmer.
...He was born Jan. 5, 1913 in Allen County to the late Frank and Ethel (Leeth) Maxwell.
...He married Esther Smith on March 20, 1937 in Auburn. She survives.
...Other survivors are one son, Fred Maxwell of Auburn; five brothers, Lawrence of Wolcottville, Harland of Jacksonville, Fla., Norbert of Fort Wayne, Gerald of Coesse, Ind., and Richard "Dick" of Columbia City; three sisters, Arvada Ruble of Kendallville, Helen Spangler of Tavares, Fla., and Marguerite Talmadge of Williston, Mich.; and three grandson, Michael, Robert, and Charles Maxwell, all of Auburn.
...One daughter, Nancy Maxwell, and one brother, Lester, preceded him in death.
...Friends may call today from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo.
...Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Clark E. hobby. pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran church of Auburn, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, auburn.
...Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. (Star, Monday, December 4, 1989)

Romay married Esther L. Smith on 20 Mar 1937 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States. Esther was born on 6 Jan 1918 in Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; died on 12 Oct 1992 in Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Oct 1992 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Helen Maxwell, daughter, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Helen M. Maxwell, daughter, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Auburn, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Helen Cool, wife, in the household of Robert Cool
• Obituary: 15 Dec 1995; The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 15 December 1995, p3C

Notes:

Obituary:

Auburn
Helen M. Spangler, 80, died Thursday at DeKalb Memorial Hospital, Auburn. Born in Payne, Ohio, she was an Auburn resident. Surviving are a daughter, Rosemarie Fetters of St. Joe; two brothers, Gerald Maxwell of Coesse and Dallas Maxwell of Columbia City; two sisters, Arvada Ruble of Kendallville and Margurette Talmage of Adrian, Miich.; a granddaughter; and a great-granddaughter. Services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home, Spencerville. Calling one hour before services. Burial in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.

Helen married Robert George Cool on 24 Nov 1931 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States, and was divorced on 28 Sep 1947. Robert was born on 22 Jun 1910 in Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; died on 5 Sep 1974 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; was buried on 7 Sep 1974 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Willard Allen Ara VanTuyle on 26 Feb 1949 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States. Willard was born on 6 Dec 1904 in Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States; died on 24 Jun 1972 in Addison, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Jun 1972 in Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Leon Urben Spangler on 2 Jan 1976 in Lake County, Florida, United States. Leon was born on 3 Aug 1900 in Fulton, Morrow County, Ohio, United States; died on 13 May 1991 in Lake County, Florida, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harlan Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Harlan D. Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Auburn, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Harlan D. Maxwell, mill wright, head of household

Harlan married Irene Louise McClellan on 27 Mar 1937 in Dekalb County, Indiana, United States. Irene was born on 16 May 1917 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; died on 16 Oct 2011 in MacClenny, Baker County, Florida, United States; was buried in Oct 2011 in Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Obituary: The Daily Telegram - May 5, 1996
• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Margurete Maxwell, daughter, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Margaret Maxwell, daughter, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Margaret Maxwell, daughter, in the household of Frank Maxwell

Notes:

Obituary:

Marguerite Talmadge
Adrian - Marguerite Talmadge, 77, of Division Street, Adrian, died Friday, May 3, 1996, at Bixby Medical Center.
She was born March 10, 1919, in Antwerp, Ohio, to Frank and Ethel (Leeth) Maxwell. She was married to Clarence Talmadge on Feb. 14, 1948, in Angola, Ind., and he preceded her in death May 24, 1983. She had been a resident of Adrian since 1960.
Marguerite is survived by a son and his wife, James and Irene Talmadge of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Gerald Maxwell and Dallas Maxwell, both of Columbia City, Ind.; and sister, Arvada Ruble of Kendallville, Ind.
In addition to her husband, Clarence she was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Lester, Lawrence, Ramay, Harlan and norbert; and a sister, Helen.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 6, 1996, at 1 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Lawrence Cox officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 9a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the Anderson Funeral Home.

Margurite married Clarence Talmadge on 14 Feb 1948 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States. Clarence was born on 7 Apr 1913 in Manitou Beach, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States; died on 24 May 1983 in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 28 May 1983 in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Norbert Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Norbert Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell

Notes:

OBITUARY
Norbert Maxwell
...Fort Wayne -- Norbert L. "Nobbie" Maxwell, 68, of Fort Wayne, died at 4:14 a.m. Thursday.
...He was born in Fort Wayne may 6, 1923, to Louis F. and Nancy Ethel (Leath) Maxwell. A lifetime Fort Wayne resident, Mr. Maxwell was an Army veteran of World War II.
...Surviving are three sisters, Arvada ruble of Kendallville, Marguerite Talmage of Adrian, Mich., and Helen Spangler of Waterloo; and four brothers, Geral Maxwell of Coesse, Dallas Maxwell of Kendallville, and zHarlen Maxwell of Jacksonville, Fla.
...funeral services were held today in Fort Wayne with the Rev. Saundra Craig of Coesse United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Marion National Cemetery.
...Preferred memorials are to the V.A. Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Gerald Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Gerald Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

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.

Died:


Obituary
—Gerald Lee Maxwell, 88, of Union Township, Whitley County, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Parkview Whitley Hospital where he was admitted a week ago.
—He was born August 16, 1925 in Fort Wayne, Indiana a son of Franklin and Ethel (Leath) Maxwell. His formative years were spent in Auburn. He graduated from Auburn High School.
—Prior to WWII he worked for the Coca-Cola warehouse in Fort Wayne and the Kroger warehouse. On June 17, 1944 he entered the U.S. Army. He served on a B17 Flying Fortress as a ball turret gunner. His group was supplanted by the B29 Super Fortress that eventually ended the war against Japan with the dropping of the atomic bomb. He was honorably discharged April 4, 1946.
—On May 21, 1946 he was united in marriage to Ruth A. Igney. They have always made their home in Union Township. Mrs. Maxwell died December 10, 2009.
—He worked for over 30 years as an Electronic Technician for ITT, Fort Wayne. He was a member of the International Union of Electrical Radio and Machine Workers.
—A 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge 189, he was a past Worshipful Master, a Worthy Patron of the Order of Eastern Star, an Associate Guardian of Job's Daughters and 10 year Girl Scout Leader. He provided maintenance services for the area Girl Scout camp during the summer.
—He was a 60 year member of the Coesse United Methodist Church. He served as a Lay Leader and the Sunday School Superintendant.
—He enjoyed traveling and was a member of the Carriage Travel Club. They traveled extensively throughout the United States. An accomplished carpenter, he enjoyed woodworking building furniture and crafts.
—He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Maxwell of Columbia City.
—A Masonic service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City with Rev. Robert Priest and Kevin Ousley conducting the funeral service immediately following. Burial will be in the Union Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the service Sunday, at the funeral home.

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Dallas, son, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Dallas Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States; as Herbert Leeth, spouses son, in the household of John W. Loesch; Address:
  714 North West Avenue
• Residence: 1935, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; Address:
  212 South Pearl St.
• Census: 1940, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; as Herbert Leeth, time keeper, head of household, same residence in 1935; Address:
  212 South Pearl St.
• Obituary: 16 Jul 1976; Jackson Citizen Patriot (Jackson, Michigan) July 16, 1976

Notes:

Herbert's mother is Alta Sutton, father not proven. He lived with Charles Leeth as a son.

Obituary:

Died July 15, 1976
Jackson Citizen Patriot July 16, 1976
Herbert Leeth of 114 Bates St., passed away at the residence, aged 66 years. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Donald E. (Sally) McClear of Jackson; one son, John W. Leeth of Dearborn; six grandchildren; one sister. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and a retiree of Clark Equipment Co. Mr. Leeth is at the Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home, 1806-1814 E. Michigan Ave. Funeral announcement later.

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

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

Herbert married Verla Hoaglin on 6 May 1932 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States, and was divorced on 2 Mar 1946 in Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. Verla was born on 27 Apr 1914 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; died on 26 Aug 2000 in Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States; was buried in 2000 in Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Ethel M. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  737 Mulberry Street

Ethel married Frank S. Mangio on 8 Dec 1928 in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. Frank was born on 25 Nov 1905 in Italy; died on 23 Jul 1990 in Upper Arlington, Franklin County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Babe Leeth
• Census: 1920, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Sadie L. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  737 Mulberry Street
• Census: 1930, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States; as Sadie Leeth, spouses daughter, in the household of John W. Loesch

Other Events:

• Name: June Brainerd
• Census: 1920, Albion Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; as June Brainard, daughter, in the household of Fred Brainard; Address:
  South Albion Road
• Census: 1930, Homer Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; as June M. Brainerd, adopted daughter
• Residence: 1935, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; Address:
  9980 Yellowstone
• Census: 1940, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; as June Holtsberry, wife, in the household of Charles Holtsberry, same residence in 1935; Address:
  9980 Yellowstone

Notes:

Name:


Mother is Alta Sutton, father not proven. Adopted by Fred and Viola Brainard - Court ordered adoption.

Mildred married Charles Edwin Holtsberry on 6 Jan 1935 in Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. Charles was born on 5 Aug 1915 in Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States; died on 17 Nov 2004 in Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Nov 2004 in Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Physical Description: 5' 1" with brown hair and brown eyes
• Hobby: quilting, crocheting, knitting and many other crafts
• Medical Condition: diabetes mellitus in her later years.
• Occupation: housewife and part time Real Estate Agent
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charlotte L. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Residence: 1935, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Baptism: 5 Mar 1939, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  5th Avenue Church of Christ
• Newspaper: 6 Jul 1939; Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio) 6 July 1939, p4
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charlotte Leeth; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Education: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Lancaster High School
• Graduation: 5 May 1941, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Milton Union High School
• Residence: 1947, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1951, West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p 5
• Newspaper: 14 Jun 1964; Lawton Constitution (Lawton, Oklahoma) June 14, 1964
• Correspondence: 29 Jan 1970; letter to classmates
• Property: 1 Dec 1999, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; widow of Thearen Beck, transferred the deed; Address:
  on lot #182 at 825 Barkins Ave.
• Residence: May 2011, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  825 Barkins Ave.

Notes:

Memories... by Patricia Beck Hormell
Mom always had a needle nearby, whether it was a sewing needle, crochet hook or knitting needles. She made quilts, afghans, sweaters, tablecloths, pillowcases, baby clothes, dolls, toys and ornaments. She taught me to sew, embroidery and tried to teach me how to crochet. Eventually mom gave up when I kept wanting to switch hands in the middle, so I went on to learn from a book and we shared patterns. I also learned you just can't switch from left handed to right handed in the middle of a project.
We used to go to the orchards and pick cherries, apples or strawberries for canning and preserving. Mom made the best homemade apple butter and applesauce. With her help I learned to make jelly, can fruits and vegetables, clean and cut up chickens for the freezer, and cook. Spring time was always a busy time around our home.
While I was growing up, mom would have the record player or radio tuned to country music while sweeping or dusting or spring cleaning. When records gave way to CD's and a portable player she plugged in her earphones and still enjoyed country music.

Newspaper:

Group Invited to Shower-Supper
Miss Charlotte Leeth was hostess at informal party the evening of Wednesday, July the fifth, complimenting Mr. and Mrs. William work, whose marriage is of recent date.
Party arrangements included a miscellaneous shower which held choice gifts for the bride.
Supper was served in the late evening.
Music for the occasion was furnished by Rodger McLaughlin.
The company included Mr. and Mrs. William Work, Fred Leeth, Walter Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth, Virgnia Phillips, John Campbell, Florence Moddy, Margaret Moddy, Ralph Howard, Rodger McLaughlin, Donald Leeth and Charlotte Leeth.

Graduation:

The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio), 5 May 1941, p5
Union Township
Members of the senior class of Milton-Union high school will conduct their own commencement exercises at the school Wednesday, May 21. The program will include a historical pantomime of Union township, presented entirely by the seniors. Rev. J. Fletcher Lewis of the Hoffman Memorial Methodist church will address the baccalaureate service in the school auditorium Sunday night, May 18. Thearen Beck and Charlotte Leeth are among the graduates.

The Piqua Daily Call (Piqua, Ohio) p10
Milton-Union has 1941 Class of 54
Commencement Program Announced for Night of May 21st.
West Milton, May 13.—Fifty-four members comprise the 1941, Senior class of Milton-Union high school which will be graduated at commencement exercises Wednesday night, May 21 in the high school auditorium. Listed in the class are Thearen Beck and Charlotte Leeth.

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 ??? 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.

Newspaper:

Former Resident Amazed By City
A 78-year old Ohio woman who lived in Lawton before statehood visited here Saturday and expressed amazement at the city's growth since she left 57 years ago.
The visitor was Mrs. Ethel Beck, 78, Port Jefferson, Ohio, whose late husband, Walter H. Beck, built one of the first large farm buildings in Comanche county before statehood.
Mrs. Beck was traveling with her son, Thearen Beck, Englewood Ohio, and his wife, Charlotte, and daughter, Mary Ann, 5. He has been on business trips to San Antonio and Oklahoma City, and they decided to spend the weekend in Lawton to give his mother an opportunity to visit old landmarks of the area.

Correspondence:

Dear Classmates,
Thearen and I was very much surprised to find a package of letters in our mail box. Like everyone else we read them with delight.
We have been married since Dec. "41" and blessed with two daughters. We have a red head who is 27 and a blonde 11 year old. We also hav a 5 year (old) granddaughter.
Our little blonde keeps us hopping because she lives every minute of the day.
Thearen has worked at Bendix 20 years and is a Foreman. He sees Bruce B. when he gets to the Dayton Plant.
We will be looking for these letters with anticipation.
Sincerely
Thearen & Charlotte
I see our class has spread out as much as B. Buckey. Most of us wish we were as thin as Browns hair.
Thearen

Charlotte married Thearen Quentin Beck on 7 Dec 1941 in Tipp City, Miami County, Ohio, United States. Thearen (son of Walter Herbert Beck and Ethel May Vance) was born on 7 Oct 1922 in Anna, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Nov 1999 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 24 Nov 1999 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Fred Leeth
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Frederick C. Leeth, son, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Newspaper: 15 Apr 1936; Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio), 25 April 1936, p2
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Military: 23 Apr 1946, Columbus, Ohio, United States; enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII as a private; Address:
  Fort Hayes
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

OBITUARY
Leeth, Fred C., Sr., age 64, of 148 Brookville-Pyrmont Rd., Brookville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 6, 1989 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was a retired Foreman from the Chrysler Corp. with 31 years of service. He is preceded in death by son, Bruce Leeth in 1976 and granddaughter, Tammy Leeth Bruce in 1989. Survived by wife, Jo Ann, Brookville; sons & daughters-in-law, Fred C. Jr. & Linda, Brookville; Danney Leeth, Portland, OR; Don & Scottye, Brookville; Vince & April, Groton, CT; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy Leeth, Moorpark, CA; Glenna & Ron Brubaker, Livermoore, CA; Cindy & Gregg Tipton, Florence, MI; Linda & Ron Myers, Chokia, IL; Darlene Leeth, Brookville; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson, brothers, Don & wife, Helen Leeth, Dayton; Walter & wife, Ruby Leeth, Hisperia, CA; sisters, Charlotte & husband, Thearan Beck, Englewood; Ethel & husband, Frank Manjo, Columbus; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 9, 10:30 A.M. from the Gilbert Funeral Home, Brookville. Pastor Roger herrig officiating. Interment Arlington Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday 5-8 P.M. If desired contributions may be made to the Brookville Rescue Squad or Trinity Luthern Church. Envelopes will be provided. (Source: Copy of original found at the Brookville Historical Society, Inc. Brookville, Ohio)

Newspaper:

Ruth Reed played the piano for the mock wedding directed by Miss Relva Boyer. Among the pupils listed in the ceremony was Fred Leeth.

Newspaper:

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

Frederick married Marilyn Lois Campbell on 4 Sep 1943 in Wayne County, Indiana, United States, and was divorced on 2 Dec 1963 in Clark County, Ohio, United States. Marilyn (daughter of Labon Merton Campbell and Retha Carmen Rose) was born on 14 Jan 1928 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died on 16 Jul 2002 in California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Joanne Dorothy Joanne Strausberg before 1965. Dorothy was born on 13 Dec 1934; died on 29 Aug 2019 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 5 Sep 2019 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Dutch Leeth
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Donald R. Leeth, son, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Residence: 25 Jul 1944, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour.

Donald married Helen Louise Flagg on 25 Jul 1944 in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. Helen was born on 25 Mar 1929 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died on 27 Nov 2008 in Northridge, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 1 Dec 2008 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Walt Leeth
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Walter E. Leeth, son, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street

Notes:

MEMORIES
As a toddler I couldn't pronouce "Walter" and so he became my Uncle Balby. To a young girl he was very exciting and interesting as he owned horses and brahma bulls and was in the rodeo. I remember one time when his horse turned around and bit him on the shoulder while he was tending it in the barn. He would take me rides on a pony--every little girls dream!

Walter married Shirley Jean Campbell in Sep 1949 in Scott County, Kentucky, United States, and was divorced in Mar 1968 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States. Shirley (daughter of Labon Merton Campbell and Retha Carmen Rose) was born on 22 Nov 1934 in Ohio, United States; died on 16 Jun 1981 in Los Angeles, California, United States; was buried in Jun 1981 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Ruby L. Johnson on 12 Apr 1969 in Covina, Los Angeles County, California, United States. Ruby was born on 23 Sep 1924 in Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi, United States; died on 19 Aug 2005 in San Bernardino, California, United States; was buried in Aug 2005 in Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

• Name: Wanetta Cook
• Newspaper: 19 Jun 1913; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 19 June 1913, p1: Brown Reunion
• Census: 1920, Green Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States; as Waneta Brown, grandaughter, in the household of Alexander Brown
• Census: 1930, Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States; as Wanita Brown, daughter, in the household of Jonas Brown

Notes:

Newspaper:

Brown Reunion
—The Brown reunion was held Sunday, June, 5, near Batson, O.
—The day was spent in games and plays. At the noon hour the tables were spread with many good things to eat.
—Those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. James Brown and son and daughter, Otto and Winona, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown and son Gerald, of Avilla, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Fanando Hewitt and children, of Paulding, Ohio, Donn Stallbaum, wife and children, of Scott, O., Frank Brown, wife and son and daughter Teddie and Leona, of Batson, O., Noah Brown of Dixon, O, Jefferson Brown of Near Batson, John Leeth and wife of Dixon, O., Slim Brown, wife and daughter Woneda of near Balwin, Ind., Jacob Miller and sons, Ira and Clair of Baldwin, In., Mr. Young of Van Wert, O., Joe Flick and son and daughter Willard and Ruby.

Family/Spouse: Emanuel Clarence Cook. Emanuel was born on 28 Aug 1907 in Allen County, Indiana, United States; died in 1973 in Noble County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States; as Phillis P. Brown, daughter, in the household of Jonas Brown

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

Other Events:

• Obituary: 14 Jul 1973; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio) 14 July 1973, p2

Notes:

Obituary:

Lela Snellenberger
Paulding — Mrs. Carl (Lela) Snellenberger, 61, died in her home in Paulding at 9:15 a.m. Friday after an extended illness.
Mrs. Snellenberger was born April 28, 1912, in Paulding County, a daughter of Harry and Eva (Reynolds) Leeth. Mrs. Snellenberger's husband survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Mary Ellen Manley of Paulding: two sisters, Wanda Garmyn of Archbold and Mrs. Louise Grimes of Paulding, and two brothers. Charles Keeler of Cecil and John Keeler of Paulding.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Crowell-DenHerder Funeral Home in Paulding, with the Rev. James Parson officiating. Burial will be in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:30 p.m. today.

Family/Spouse: Carl E. Snellenberger. Carl was born on 13 Jun 1913 in Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 Aug 1976 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 10 Aug 1976 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harriett Leeth, daughter, in the household of Harry Leeth; Address:
  River Street
• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harriet Leeth, daughter, in the household of Harry Leeth; Address:
  Vine Street

Notes:

Had one son, Emanuel.

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Laurabel Leeth, daughter in the household of Harry Leeth; Address:
  River Street
• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Laurabelle Leeth, daughter in the household of Harry Leeth; Address:
  Vine Street
• Name: 24 Jan 1933; LauraBelle Chatman
• Obituary: Mar 1997; Newspaper unknown

Notes:

Obituary:

LauraBelle Chatman
JEROME—LauraBelle Chatman, 78, of Sterling Road, Jerome, died Sunday (March 16, 1997) in the Bay Area Medical Center, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Mrs. Chatman was born March 30, 1918, in Haviland, Ohio, to Harry and Hazel (Sunday) Leeth. She was a homemaker and lived in Jerome for many years. She also had lived in North Adams and Deming, N.M.
She married Simon Chatman, Jan. 24, 1933 and he preceded her in death April 18, 1993.
Surviving are five daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Francis Dwyer, Linda Daniels, and Martha and Vincent Webb, all of North Adams, Shirley Inhulsen, Blissfield and Mary and Raymond Harmon, Deming, N.M.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Donald of Jerome and Larry Diane of Jonesville; 34 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild' one sister, Dorothy Fegley, Jerome; and two brothers, Joe and Sylvan Leeth, both of Jackson. She was also preceded in death by one sister, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The funeral 2 p.m. Friday at the Kurtz-Towns Funeral Home, North Adams, with the Rev. Paul Pickell officiating. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Jerome Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Hospice.

LauraBelle married Simon Peter Chatman on 24 Jan 1933. Simon was born on 21 Sep 1907 in Union Township, Van Wert, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Apr 1993 in North Adams, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Dorothy M. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Harry Leeth; Address:
  Vine Street

Notes:

FEGLEY, DOROTHY MARIE - Dorothy Marie Fegley of Jerome, Michigan passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born October 17, 1921 in Haviland, Ohio the daughter of Harry and Hazel Leeth. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Fegley; one son, William Fegley and her siblings. She is survived by one daughter, Diana (Hans) Byers of Jerome; five grandchildren, Kim Byers, Jamie (Erin Kimble) Byers, Paula (Tom) Reid, Susan Shaw and Scott Fegley; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one brother, Sylvan (Ina) Leeth of Jackson and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Fegley attended the Jerome United Methodist Church. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Dorothy Marie Fegley will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale on Friday, November 12, 2010 beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Paul Hane officiating. Interment will take place in the Jerome Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Hillsdale County. www.Mlive.com/obits
Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home Hillsdale 517-437-0605
Published in Jackson Citizen Patriot on November 9, 2010

Family/Spouse: Paul W. Fegley. Paul was born on 7 Aug 1918 in Ohio City, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; died on 30 Dec 2002 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Jan 2003 in Jerome, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry Leeth, Jr., son, in the household of Harry Leeth; Address:
  Vine Street
• Residence: 1935, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Junior Leeth, son, in the household of Harry Leeth, same residence in 1935
• Military: Between 1943 and 1946; Army, WWII, Company C, 569th AAA Battalion

Notes:

Harry Jr. (Uncle Joe) has one daughter, Janet.

Harry married Margaret Moore on 14 Jun 1952 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States. Margaret was born on 18 Apr 1911 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Robert Baughman, son, in the household of William A. Baughman; Address:
  Flat Rock Street
• Census: 1930, Providence Township, Lucas County, Ohio, United States; as Robert T. Baughman, son, in the household of William H. Baughman

Notes:

Buried:
On 27 July 1948 William A. Baughman filed an Application For Headstone For Military Veterans

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Providence Township, Lucas County, Ohio, United States; as Darth M. Baughman, son, in the household of William H. Baughman
• Residence: 1935, Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, United States
• Census: 1940, Holly, Holly Township, Oakland County, Michigan, United States; as Garth Baughman, son, in the household of Alfred Baughman

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Veryl E. Leeth, great niece, in the household of Sarah Snoke; Address:
  1246 East Walnut Street
• Obituary: 3 Apr 1934; Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio) 3 April 1934, p1

Notes:

Obituary:

LANCASTER LADS 5-YEAR OLD COUSINS BOTH DIE TODAY
Same Affliction Fatal to Boys—Double Funeral Wednesday At Grandparents' Home
Two five year old boys, first cousins, died today in Lancaster, both victims of membranous croup.
The first to die was Veryl Edward Leeth, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Leeth, 1195 E. Chestnut St. who passed away at 12:25 a.m. at his home. He had been ill but a few days. Besides the parents there survive a sister Kathleen of the home and the grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Nutter of the same address.
The other lad Clifford Nutter, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Albert Nutter, 1100 E. Main St. who died at 4 a.m. at the home. He also had been ill but a few days. Besides the parents there survive a brother Max of the home and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nutter 1195 E. Chestnut St. where double private services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment is to be made in Forest Rose cemetery by James H. Sheridan.

Other Events:

• Residence: 1935, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Katherine Leeth, daughter, in the household of David Edward Leeth, residence in 1935 Lancaster, Ohio
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Obituary: 1 Jul 1998; Newspaper unknown

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

Kathryn Lee
1931-1998
SCOTT — Kathryn L. Lee, 67, died at 6:55 p.m., Monday, June 22, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert, following an extended illness.
She was born May 14, 1931, in Lancaster, the daughter of the late David and Dorothy (Nutter) Leeth. In 1950, she married Richard F. Lee, who preceded her in death in 1994. She was a retired cook from the former Hometown Nursing Home, Paulding. She attended Scott Pentecostal Church, Scott.
Surviving are three daughters, Nikki Lee, Vivian Akom and Amy Morrow, all of Scott; three brothers, Jerry Leeth of Clairmont, Fla., Emmett Leeth of Middle Point, and Ben Leeth of Kingman, Ariz.; one sister, Ruth Baker of Scott; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Murray; and a brother.
Services were held June 25 at 1 p.m. in Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, with Rev. Don Rogers officiating. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.
Preferred memorials are to Scott EMS or to the donor's choice.

Kathryn married Richard Franklin Lee on 4 Feb 1950 in Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Richard was born on 1 Nov 1926 in Union Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Jun 1994 in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 22 Jun 1994 in Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Jake Leeth
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Jerry Leeth, son, in the household of David Edward Leeth
• Newspaper: 12 Jun 1968; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 12 June 1968, page 3
• Newspaper: 20 Dec 1972; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 20 December 1872, p16

Notes:

Newspaper:


Times-Bulletin
Van Wert, Ohio
12 June 1968, p3
Bond Forfeitures
Jerry E. Leeth, 30, of 321 N. Walnut St., defective exhaust system; $25 bond.

Newspaper:

Heavy Property Damage Is Listed In Area Accidents
...Three persons were injured in several accidents investigated Tuesday and today by the Van Wert Post, Ohio Highway Patrol, and city Police. Property loss was high.
...The patrol reported Jerry E. Leeth, 35, of 310 n. Cherry St. was injured in a one-car accident at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 127, three miles north of U.S. 224.
...Leeth was taken to Van Wert County hospital by the Fire Department emergency squad where he was treated for a lip laceration and eye bruise. He was released.
...Officers stated Leeth was southbound and fell asleep while driving. the vehicle went off the left side of the highway and struck a power pole owned by the Paulding-Putnam REA.
...There was extensive damage to the front section, hood and left side of the automobile. The patrol cited Leeth for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. Sherriff Don Thomas; Department assisted at the scene.

Died:


OBITUARY-2
Jerry Leeth
—Jerry, son of David Leeth and Dorothy Nutter was born in Lancaster, Ohio on Jun 11 1937, and died at home in Weirsdale, Florida on Sunday Dec 15 2013. Jerry was married to Sandra Pontius on May 18 1963 in Van Wert, Ohio. They had one son.
—Jerry worked as an Iron Worker for 45 years. He enjoyed tinkering, watching westerns, and being with his family.
—His surviving relatives are his wife Sandra of over 50 years, his son Neil of Weirsdale, Florida. 2 brothers and 1 sister, Emmett Leeth and wife Becky Closson of Middle Point, Ohio, Ben Leith and his wife Jackie Wright of Kingman, Arizona, Ruth (Baker) of Englewood, Florida. He was preceded by his parents, 1 brother, 1 sister, David and Dorothy, Veryl, Katherine(Lee)
—Jerry will be cremated in Ocala, Florida. There will be no visitation or services.

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

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lafie L. Leeth, son, in the household of Lafayette Leeth; Address:
  Main Street
• Census: 1940, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lafie Leeth, Jr., son, in the household of Lafie Leeth

Notes:

Died:


OBITUARY
LAFIE LEETH
1929-1997
OSSIAN, inc. -- Lafie L. Leeth, 67, Ossian, died Saturday, May 31, 1997, at Ossian Health Care.
—He was born July 28, 1929, in New Haven, Ind, the of Lafayette and Olive (Price) Leeth. In 1950, he married Gladys Mankey, who died in 1989. He was a licensed journeyman electrician at Franklin Electric for 43 years, retiring in 1994, and attended St. Luke's United Church of Christ.
—Surviving are two sons, Michael of Markle, Ind. And Terry of Bluffton, Ind., six daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Cynthia) Kosinski of East Hampton, Conn., Mrs. Norman (Karen) Bailey of Geneva, Mrs. Allen (Elaine) Newcomb of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Loren (Julie) Jackson of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. David (Jennifer) Meadows and Vickie Leeth, both of Bluffton; a sister, Mrs. Donald (Olive) Lee, Paulding; and 15 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
—Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, in St. Luke's United Church of Christ with Rev. Jerry Flueckinger officiating. Burial will be in St. Luke's Cemetery. Visitation is from noon until 9 p.m. Today at Goodwin Memorial Chapel, Bluffton, and an hour prior to services at the church.
—Preferred memorials are to St. Luke's United Church of Christ or Wells County Chapter American Cancer Society.

Lafie married Gladys Annabelle Mankey on 29 Apr 1950 in Adams County, Indiana, United States. Gladys was born on 5 Sep 1927 in Adams County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 Dec 1989 in Indiana, United States; was buried on 22 Dec 1989 in Adams County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Cissy Leeth
• Census: 1940, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Olive C. Leeth Leeth, Jr., daughter, in the household of Lafie Leeth
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

OBITUARY
Wayne Allan Lee, age 56 died Sunday, June 20 at the Paulding County Hospital, Paulding. He was born July 9, 1953 in Paulding, the son of Don W. and Olive C. (Leeth) Lee. On November 26, 1972 he married Barbara E. Grindstaff, who survives. He was employed for 37 years by Spartech Plastics, Paulding. He was a member of the former Haviland Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, woodworking, playing corn hole, and listening to music. He coached Pee Wee League, enjoyed playing softball, drag racing, hunting, and fishing and was an avid John Deere collector. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lee, Briceton; his father, Donald W. Lee, Briceton; children: Angela Gamble, Ottoville, Wayne A (Mariam) Lee Jr., Chesapeake, VA., and Isaac (Denise) Lee, Briceton; 10 grandchildren: Chelsea, Olivia, Faith, Grace, Tricia, Monica, Wayne III, Jaylynn, Brookelynn and Mason; 2 sisters, Rose (Keith) Wilhelm, Broughton, and Brenda (Bill) Reichard, Paulding; and many cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Olive, grandparents Russel and Mable Lee and Lafie and Olive Leeth. Funeral services will be conducted 10 AM Thursday, June 24 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding.

OBITUARY
WAYNE LEE
1953-2010
BRICETON - Wayne Allan Lee, age 56, died Sunday, June 20 at Paulding County Hospital.
...He was born July 9, 1953 in Paulding, the son of Don W. and Olive C. (Leeth) Lee. On Nov. 26, 1972, he married Barbara E. Grindstaff, who survives. He was employed for 37 years by Spartech Plastics, Paulding. He was a member of the former Haviland Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, woodworking, playing corn hole and listening to music. He coached Pee Wee League, enjoyed playing softball, drag racing, hunting and fishing and was an avid John Deere collector.
...He also is survived by his father, of Briceton; three children, Angela Gamble of Ottoville, Wayne A. (Mariam) Lee Jr. of Chesapeake, Va. and Isaac (Denise) Lee, Briceton; 10 grandchildren: Chelsea, Olivia, Faith, Grace, Tricia, Monicia, Wayne III, Jaylynn, Brookelynn and Mason; two sisters, Rose (Keith) Wilhelm of Broughton and Brenda (Bill) Reichard, Paulding; and many cousins and friends.
...He was preceded in death by his mother; and grandparents Russel and Mable Lee and Lafie and Olive Leeth.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 24 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding.
...Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com (Paulding County Progress - http://www.progressnewspaper.org/ - 2010)

Newspaper:

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

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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.

Olive married Donald W. Lee on 20 May 1950 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Donald was born on 31 Mar 1930 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 9 Nov 2016 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 12 Nov 2016 in Paulding, 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

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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

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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

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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.

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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]