Delila Mansfield

Other Events:

• Name: 8 Jan 1829; Delida Mansfield
• Beneficiary: 30 May 1840; in the will of her father, as Delilah Michael
• Census: 1850, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Delilah Michael, in the household of Peter Michael
• Name: 1850; Delilah Mansfield
• Census: 1860, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Delila Michael, in the household of Peter Michael
• Census: 1870, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Delila Mikle, wife, in the household of Peter Mikle
• Census: 1880, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Delila Mikle
• Beneficiary: 12 Jan 1880; in the will of her husband, Peter Mikle
• Newspaper: 20 Dec 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 20 December 1917, p5: Pioneers

Notes:

Mention in the will of Peter Mikle as beloved wife.

Newspaper:

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

Delila married Peter Michael on 8 Jan 1829 in Stark County, Ohio, United States. Peter (son of Peter Michael and Catherine Fetters) was born on 27 Oct 1807 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States; died in 1884 in Allen County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Beneficiary: 12 Jan 1880; in the will of her father, Peter Mikle as Matilda

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

Matilda married James Milledge on 22 Apr 1849 in Allen County, Indiana, United States. James was born on 7 Oct 1827 in Ohio, United States; died on 13 Apr 1865 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States; was buried in Apr 1865 in Madison, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matilda married Jacob Caleb Wells on 15 Oct 1897 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Jacob was born on 14 Oct 1833 in Knox County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Jul 1915 in Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Mahala married Isaac Wyman on 28 Apr 1852 in Allen County, Indiana, United States. Isaac was born about 1826 in Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mahala married Henry Shelley on 25 Aug 1854 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Henry (son of François Chelet and Jeanne Marie Chenberg) was born on 18 Dec 1830 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 8 Mar 1904 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Mar 1904 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Beneficiary: 12 Jan 1880; in the will of her father, Peter Mikle, as Rachel

Notes:

Mentioned in the will of Peter Mikle as daughter Rachel.

Other Events:

• Military: served in the Civil War, as a Private in Company D, 30th Indiana Regiment and Corporal in Company E, 30th Regiment, Indiana, Infantry
• Religion: a member of the Reformed Church of Payne
• Census: 1850, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Daniel Michael, in the household of Peter Michael
• Census: 1860, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Daniel Michael, in the household of Peter Michael
• Census: 1870, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Daniel Michael, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Daniel Michael, farmer, head of household
• Beneficiary: 12 Jan 1880; in the will of his father, Peter Mikle
• Census: 1890, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Daniel Michael, Private, Co. D. 30th Indiana, Infantry; Address:
  Payne
• Military Pension: 30 Jun 1890
• Newspaper: 17 Dec 1891; Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 17 December 1891, p3: Ditch Notice
• Census: 1900, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Daniel Mikle, landlord, head of household
• Census: 1910, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Daniel Michel, farmer, head of household; Address:
  Merrin Street
• Newspaper: 22 Jul 1915; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 22 July 1915, p4
• Newspaper: 6 Jul 1916; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 July 1916, p5
• Newspaper: 5 Jul 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 5 July 1917, p1: Surprise Visit
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
• Newspaper: 20 Dec 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 20 December 1917, p5
• Newspaper: 5 Sep 1918; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 5 September 1918, p8
• Newspaper: 1 May 1919; Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 1 May 1919, p7
• Obituary: 25 Jul 1919; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio) 25 July 1918, p1
• Newspaper: 1 Apr 1920; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 1 April 1920, p4

Notes:

Census:

Daniel Michael
Private, Co. D. 30th Indiana, Infantry
Enlisted: 22 Aug 1861
Discharged: 7 Dec 1863
Length of service: 2y 3m 15d
Post Office: Payne, Ohio
Disaility: Diarrhea, Re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer Dec 7 1863, but have never had discharge from same.

Newspaper:

DITCH NOTICE
In the Matter of Ditch Improvement No. 287, Petitioned for by Daniel Mikle.
NOTICE TO LAND OWNERS, ET AL.
To all Lot and Land Owners, and Municipal and Private Corporations that will be affected by the Ditch Improvement Herein Designated.
Auditor's Office, Paulding County, Ohio November 7th, A. D. 1891.
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 6th day of October, A. D. 1891, Daniel Mikle, et al., filed a petition with the Auditor of said County, the substance and prayer of which said petition is that there exists a necessity for the Location, Deepening and Widening of a ditch, and prays for the making of such improvement on the following route and termini, to-wit:
Commencing about eighty (80) rods east of the center of section number twenty-four (24) township-number-one (1) north of range number one (1) east, Paulding County, Ohio and running thence east on the half section line through said section twenty-four (24) until it intersects the Eli Davis ditch; thence following the said Eli Davis ditch, deepening and widening the same through sections number nineteen (19), twenty (20), twenty-one (21), and sixteen (16) in township number one (1) north of range number two (2) east, Paulding County, Ohio, to a ditch known as the Coll ditch or Cunningham Creek and there terminate.
That said petition is now pending, and that such proceedings have been duly and legally had, that the Board of Commissioners have found that such improvement is necessary for, and will be conducive to the public health, convenience and welfare, and that the line office his report as-required by law, and that as such Auditor of said County, the undersigned has fixed the 29 day of December, A. D. 1891, at 10 o'clock A. M., at the Auditor's Office, for the hearing of said matter and proceeding. The following apportionment thereof has been made to you by the Engineer in his report, viz.:

Census:

Also in this census is Eva Sequin, boarder, age 17

Newspaper:

Dan Mikle, who has been quite ill during the past week, is slowly recovering.

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. Jake Miller of Ft. Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Houck and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shugars spent Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mikle, on West Oak street, where they had been previously bidden to come and help celebrate the seventy-fourth birthday of Mr. Mikles, a worthy veteran of the civil war, one who would, with all his war experiences and he had some, be now on his way to the front if his age and infirmities were fewer. The day was spent by these pioneers of Paulding county in recounting the pleasures of bygone days and many a beautiful one did memory unroll to them as the day sped on. At the noon hour a bountiful delicious dinner of the old fashioned kind was served. Mr. Mikle wishes to thank his many friends for the beautiful birthday greetings sent him June 30.

Newspaper:

A number of old comrades and friends pleasantly surprised Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mikle last Saturday evening in honor of Mr. Mikle's 75th birthday anniversary. The fife and drum corps furnished the music for the evening. A general happy time was enjoyed by all, after which the guests departed wishing Mr. Mikle many more happy birthdays. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller of Ft. Wayne, Dr. H. Radenbaugh, John King, J. W. Boyd, Emmett and Ed Kilpatrick, Harry King and children and Thos. Winning.

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Mary E. Mikle has been duly appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Daniel Mikle late of Harrison township, Paulding County, Ohio, deceased.
Perry Poorman, Probate Judge
Dated September 4, 1918

Newspaper:

Paulding County Official Business
Probate Court
In the matter of the will of Daniel Mikle deceased. Application for commission to take election of Mary E. Mikle, widow, filed Widow absent from county. Commission issued to Patalaska, Licking county, Ohio.

Obituary:

Death of Daniel Mikle
Tuesday afternoon about one o'clock Daniel Mikle, an aged pioneer and one of Payne's best known and highly esteemed citizens passed away at his home on West Oak street after a lingering illness.
Daniel Mikle son of Peter and Delelah Mikle was born June 30 1842 in Allen county, Indiana, and passed away at Payne, O., July 23, 1918, aged 76 years and 23 days.
He enlisted in the Civil War at the age of eighteen years in Co. D, 30th Ind. Regiment. He served his country faithfully for over four years, until the end of the war.
While there he sustained injuries from which he suffered during the remainder of his life.
December 24, 1868 he was married to Barbara Shugars, and moved to Benton Township, Paulding county, O., where she died.
To them four children were born, Henry who resides in Colorado Springs, John living at Everett, Mich., Mrs. Mary Dill at Pierceton, Ind., and Mrs. Jane Lee at Green Springs, Ohio.
He is also survived by nine grandchildren, one great grand child and three sisters, Mrs. Sarah and Elizabeth Osenbaugh and Eliza Richards.
He was married to Mary Ritter in 1889, who now survives him.
He was a genial companion, a consistent member of the Reformed church of Payne, for several years preceding his death and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends.
The funeral was held this afternoon at two o'clock from the Reformed church, Rev. Fager officiating and interment made in the Lehman cemetery.

Newspaper:

PROBATE NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the final account of Mary E. Mikle, executrix of the estate of Daniel Mikle, by E. K. Morrow, her administrator, will be for hearing in the Probate Court of Paulding County, Ohio on Friday the 16th day of April, A. D., 1920
Perry Poorman, Probate Judge.
Paulding, O., March 18, A. D., 1920

Died:


The Payne Relflector and Press Review
25 Jul 1918, p1
Death of Daniel Mikle
—Tuesday afternoon about one o'clock Daniel Mikle, an aged pioneer and one of Payne's best known and highly esteemed citizens passed away at his home on West Oak street after a lingering illness.
—Daniel Mikle son of Peter and Delelah Mikle was born June 30 1842 in Allen county, Indiana, and passed away at Payne, O., July 23, 1918, aged 76 years and 23 days.
—He enlisted in the Civil War at the age of eighteen years in Co. D, 30th Ind. Regiment. He served his country faithfully for over four years, until the end of the war.
—While there he sustained injuries from which he suffered during the remainder of his life.
—December 24, 1868 he was married to Barbara Shugars, and moved to Benton Township, Paulding county, O., where she died.
—To them four children were born, Henry who resides in Colorado Springs, John living at Everett, Mich., Mrs. Mary Dill at Pierceton, Ind., and Mrs. Jane Lee at Green Springs, Ohio.
—He is also survived by nine grandchildren, one great grand child and three sisters, Mrs. Sarah and Elizabeth Osenbaugh and Eliza Richards.
—He was married to Mary Ritter in 1889, who now survives him.
—He was a genial companion, a consistent member of the Reformed church of Payne, for several years preceding his death and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends.
—The funeral was held this afternoon at two o'clock from the Reformed church, Rev. Fager officiating and interment made in the Lehman cemetery.

Daniel married Barbara Shugars on 24 Dec 1868 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Barbara was born on 17 Oct 1839 in Wayne County, Ohio, United States; died on 9 Jul 1889 in Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jul 1889 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Mary E. Morrow on 10 Nov 1889 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Mary was born on 14 Feb 1841 in Pennsylvania, United States; died on 11 Aug 1919 in Harrison Township, Licking County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Aug 1919 in Kirkersville, Licking County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Sarah Ann Michael, in the household of Peter Michael
• Census: 1860, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Sarah Michael, in the household of Peter Michael
• Beneficiary: 12 Jan 1880; in the will of her father, Peter Mikle, as Sarah Ann
• Census: 1900, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Sarah Osenbaugh, wife, no children, in the household of Isaac Osenbaugh
• Census: 1910, Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Sarah Kritzman, wife, no children, in the household of Valentine Kritzman
• Census: 1920, California Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States; as Sarah Kritzman, wife, in the household of Valentine Kritzman

Notes:

Mentioned in the will of Peter Mikle as daughter Sarah Ann.

Sarah married Isaac Osenbaugh about 1872. Isaac was born on 20 Jun 1826; died on 7 Apr 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Valentine Kritzman on 29 Nov 1908 in Allen County, Indiana, United States. Valentine was born on 18 Mar 1857 in Saxon, Germany; died on 27 Mar 1947 in Allen County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Jefferson Township, Adams County, Indiana, United States; as Elizabeth Michael, in the household of Peter Michael
• Census: 1860, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Elizabeth Michael, in the household of Peter Michael
• Census: 1880, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Elizabeth Osenbaugh, wife, in the household of George Osenbaugh
• Beneficiary: 12 Jan 1880; in the will of her father, Peter Mikle, as Elizabeth
• Census: 1910, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Elizabeth Osenbaugh, wife, in the household of George Osenbaugh; Address:
  418 Van Buren Street

Elizabeth married George W. Shores on 13 Oct 1867 in Allen County, Indiana, United States. George was born about 1847 in Pennsylvania, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Isaac George Osenbaugh on 26 Mar 1877 in Allen County, Indiana, United States. Isaac was born on 23 Mar 1847 in Ohio, United States; died on 10 Mar 1927 in Argos, Marshall County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Delilah Michael, in the household of Peter Michael
• Census: 1860, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Eliza Michael, in the household of Peter Michael
• Census: 1870, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Lizza J. Mikle, in the household of Peter Mikle
• Name: 2 Dec 1873; Eliza Jane Richards
• Beneficiary: 12 Jan 1880; in the will of her father, Peter Mikle, as Eliza Jane
• Census: 1900, Fort Wayne, Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Eliza Richards, widow, 2 children born-2 living
• Census: 1910, Fort Wayne, Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Eliza Richard, mother, Janitress RR Office, divorced, 4 children/3 living, in the household of F. H. Richard; Address:
  1510 Wabash

Notes:

Mentioned in the will of Peter Mikle as daughter Elizabeth.

Eliza married Henry Richard on 2 Dec 1873 in Allen County, Indiana, United States. Henry died before 1931. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as John Michael, in the household of Peter Michael
• Census: 1880, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; John Mikle, son, works on farm, in the household of Peter Mikle
• Beneficiary: 12 Jan 1880; in the will of his father, Peter Mikle

Notes:

Mentioned in the will of Peter Mikle as son John Mikle.

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as William Michael, in the household of Peter Michael
• Census: 1870, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as William Mikle, in the household of Peter Mikle
• Beneficiary: 12 Jan 1880; in the will of his father, Peter Mikle
• Census: 1900, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as William Michael, brother-in-law, widowed, railroad section man, in the household of Isaac G. Osenbaugh; Address:
  4 Van Buren Street
• Census: 1910, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as William Mikle, brother-in-law, railroad section hand, in the household of George Osenbaugh; Address:
  418 Van Buren Street

Notes:

Mentioned in the will of Peter Mikle as son William.

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Abraham Shelly, in the househould of Henry Shelly
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Abraham Shelley, works on farm, in the household of Henry Shelley
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Abraham L. Shelly, farmer, in the household of Henry Shelly
• Census: 1910, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Abraham Shelley, boarder, mud hauler in tile mill, in the household of Sarah Boyd
• Obituary: 29 Dec 1910; The Payne Reflector and Press-Review (Payne, Ohio) 29 December 1910, p1
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

Obituary:

Takes Own Life
Pistol Shot Fails. Completes Task With Acid
Tuesday forenoon about 9 o'clock this community was startled by the announcement that Abe Shelley, a well-known character about here, had committed suicide at the home of John Anspaugh, the tile man north of town, where Shelley had been working and making his home.
The body was found by a young son of Mr. Anspaugh where it laid near an outbuilding. The young boy had thought that the unfortunate man had fallen and as he ran to his assistance Shelly gasped and breathed his last.
Dr. Bodey was called and viewed the remains and pronounced death due to carbolic acid poisoning. His lips and face were badly burned from the acid and this was thought to be the logical cause of death although there were several wounds about the face which were thought to have been inflicted by the fall. When the remains were being prepared by Undertaker Lamb at his parlor it was found that a bullet was embedded in the skull at the right temple. This later discovery complicated matters and Coroner Van Amburg was called to render a decision.
After the bullet was discovered a search was made of the Anspaugh premises but no weapon was found near the scene of the fatality although a revolver with two loaded cartridges was found in his other clothes up stairs. A bloody handkerchief was also found in the clothes he was wearing when he died. It was then recalled by Mrs. Anspaugh that the victim had a short time previously came to the house and gone upstairs. When he came down he sat for a time near the fire with his cap pulled down over his face and then left the house and was found later by the boy as stated above. These facts lend strength to the belief that Shelley had first attempted to kill himself by shooting himself in the head, and unsuccessful in this had gone to his apartments upstairs, placed the revolver in his other clothes and secured the bottle of acid with which he carried out his original intentions.
It is known that Mr. Shelley was a visitor in Toledo Sunday, where he had attempted to call up on Mrs. Boyd, a former housekeeper of his and who is now confined in that city in the asylum. It is thought that brooding over theses incidents may have been the cause of the rash act.
The unfortunate man was un-married and had for some time been making his home with Mr. Anspaugh. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shelley, both dead and was aged 46 years.

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)

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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




Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

Obituary:

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

Newspaper:

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

Louisa married Leven Elias Leeth on 3 Apr 1884 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Leven (son of John Leeth, Jr. and Nancy Walls) was born on 17 Mar 1856 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 12 Jan 1952 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 16 Jan 1952 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Henry Jackson Michaels
• Occupation: Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States; Grocery business
• Census: 1870, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry J. Michael, in the household of Henry J. Michael
• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry J. Micheal, son, in the household of Daniel Micheal
• Census: 1900, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry J. Mikle, farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 7 Sep 1905, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Guests; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 20 Dec 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 20 dec 1917, p5: Pioneers
• Residence: 25 Jul 1918, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States; mentioned in the obituary of his father Daniel Mikle
• Obituary: 14 May 1936; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio) 14 May 1936, page 1

Notes:

Newspaper:

~page 5
J. C. Houk and son returned home Wednesday, from Mildord, Ind., where they had been the guests of Henry Mikle and family.

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

Henry J. Mikle
Henry J. Mikle died at his home in Colorado Springs, May 6, 1936.
His parents were the late Dan and Barbara (Shugars) Mikle. He was born Dec.30, 1869, southwest of Payne, Ohio.
He was married to Miss Effie R. Houk of Payne, Nov. 24, 1898. They resided on a farm, south of Payne, a few years and moved to Indiana in 1903, and to Colorado Springs in 1908.
He was engaged in the grocery business for several years until about 1920, when he retired. He had not enjoyed what we all consider good health for many years.
He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Vernon De'Arcy, three grandchildren, a brother, John Mikle and a sister, Mrs. James Lee. His only son, Lloyd died in infancy at Payne, Ohio.
Mr. Mikle had a large number of friends and acquaintances in Colorado Springs who are greatly grieved at his demise.
Funeral services were conducted at Colorado Springs last Friday by Rev. Wallace Carver of the First Presbyterian church.

Henry married Effie R. Houk on 24 Nov 1898 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Effie was born on 14 Jan 1878 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died in 1976 in Colorado, United States; was buried on 7 Feb 1976 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Marietta Micheal, daughter, in the household of Daniel Micheal
• Newspaper: 20 Dec 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 20 December 1917, p5: Pioneers
• Residence: 25 Jul 1918, Pierceton, Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States; mentioned in the obituary of his father Daniel Mikle

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Mary married Monroe Dill on 5 Dec 1889 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Monroe was born on 5 May 1868 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 20 Jun 1953 in Bryan, Williams County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: John Franklin Mikle
• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John F. Micheal, son, in the household of Daniel Micheal
• Newspaper: 20 Dec 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 20 December 1917, p5: Pioneers
• Residence: 25 Jul 1918, Everett Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, United States; mentioned in the obiturary of his father Daniel Mikle
• Census: 1920, Osceola Township, Osceola County, Michigan, United States; as John Mikle, laborer in logging tools, head of household
• Obituary: 24 Nov 1938; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio) 24 November 1938, p1

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

John T Mikle, son of Daniel and Barbara (Shugars) Mikle, was born southwest of Payne, May 6, 1873, passed away at Kalamazoo hospital Nov. 18,1938.
He was married to Emma Miller in 1904.
Surviving are his wife, four sons and one daughter, five grandchildren, one sister, Jane Lee of Green Springs, O., and many other relatives and friends. One daughter preceded him in death
Funeral services were held at the funeral home at Galesburg, Mich., and burial made in that city.

John married Emma Lillion Miller on 31 Oct 1901 in Allen County, Indiana, United States. Emma was born on 4 Dec 1883 in Indiana, United States; died on 13 Feb 1954 in Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Delletta J. Micheal, daughter, in the household of Daniel Micheal
• Census: 1900, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Jane D. Mikle, servant, head of household
• Newspaper: 20 Dec 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 20 dec 1917, p5: Pioneers
• Residence: 25 Jul 1918, Green Springs, Sandusky County, Ohio, United States

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Delilah married Harry Herbert Lee on 10 Feb 1910. Harry was born on 5 Apr 1877 in Green Springs, Sandusky County, Ohio, United States; died on 10 Nov 1949 in Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 13 Nov 1949 in Green Springs, Sandusky County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as John W. Shores, grandson, in the household of Peter Mikle

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]