François Chelet

Other Events:

• Name: Francis Chellet
• Name: Francis Shelley
• Name: François Schellet
• Baptism: 14 Oct 1789, Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; baptized as François Chalet
• Emigration: 6 Mar 1833, France
• Immigration: 11 Jun 1833, New York, United States
• Land Patent: 6 Aug 1834, Richland County, Ohio, United States; received Land Patent OH0570_444 for 40 acres; Address:
  (Ohio River Survey, South East quarter of the North West quarter
• Residence: 1840, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
• Land Patent: 1 Aug 1848, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; purchased 80 acres (Land Patent OH1830_082); Address:
  1st PM, West half of the South West quarter, Section 26, Townshi
• Census: 1850, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Shelly, age 63, head of household
• Naturalization: 30 May 1854, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was granted a Certificate of Naturalization as Francis Shellet
• Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Shellet, farmer, head of household
• Property: 12 Oct 1861, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; signed an Article of Agreement between himself and sons, Henry and Peter Shelley
• Property: 19 Apr 1862, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; sold 40 acres for $450 to his son Henry Shelley; Address:
  (West half of the West half, South West quarter, Section Number
• Property: 19 Apr 1862, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; sold 40 acres for $450 to his son Peter Shelley; Address:
  (East half of the West half of the South West quarter, Section N
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

Immigration:

Ship L'Edmond from Havre, sworn 19 May 1834
Fois Chollez, age 43, male, farmer, from France to United States
his wife, age 41, female
Three sons, age 20, 17, 13, males
Seven daughters, age 16, 10, 7, 6, 5, 3, 1, females

Land Patent:

Land Patent: Francis Chellet
40 acres, Cash Entry Sale
Certificate Number: 2920
Location: Richland County (Ohio River Survey, South East quarter of the North West quarter, Section 24, Township 21 North, Range 20 West)
Date: 6 August 1834

Property:

Article of Agreement: Francis Shelley Sr, Henry Shelley and Peter Shelley
Signed: Francois Cheltes, Henry (his mark) Shelley and Peter (his mark) Shelley
Witness: Wilson Graham, Mary D. Graham and Mary (her mark) M Gill
v10, p190
Recorded: 4 April 1862

Property:

Signed: Francois Chellet and Mary (her mark) Shelley
Witness: Henry Remschneder and Wilson Graham
v10, p241

Property:

Signed: Francis Chellet and Mary (her mark) J. Shelley
Witness: Henry Remshneder and Wilson Graham
v10, p243

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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.
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François married Jeanne Marie Chenberg on 8 Nov 1814 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France. Jeanne (daughter of François Scheneberg and Anne Marie Rouèche) was born on 1 Sep 1796 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 20 Nov 1885 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 1885 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Misc: Had no children
• Name: Marie Schellet
• Immigration: Jun 1833
• Residence: 1840, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
• Census: 1850, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Shelly, in the household of Francis Shelly
• Census: 1860, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mary McGill, in the household of John McGill
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mary McGill, sister, widow, blind, in the household of Francis Shelley
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

Name:

Departmental Archives of the Territoire de Belfort
Marie Schellet, female, born in Grosne
Francois Schellet, the young, father, farmer, residence Grosne, age 30
Jeanne Marie Scheneberg, mother

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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.
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Buried:
unknown

Mary married John McGill on 31 Aug 1856 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. John was born about 1796 in Kentucky, United States; died before 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Marie Catherine Chellet
• Emigration: 6 Mar 1833
• Immigration: 11 Jun 1833
• Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Catherine Quince, in the household of Francis Quince
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Catherine Quince, in the householf of Francis Quince
• Census: 3 Jun 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
• Newspaper: 13 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

Name:

Departmental Archives of the Territoire de Belfort
Maria Catherine Chellet, female, born in Grosne, 8 September 1821
Francois Schellet, father, farmer, residence Grosne, age 32
Jeanne Marie Scheneberg, mother

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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.
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Pioneers
Shelley-Quince Families
No doubt the presence of several French families in this section attracted Francis Quince to this Land of opportunity, but land of privation, want and hard toil, and "it was by faith they sojourned in this land of promise," not knowing of its future as the garden spot of Ohio. Some of our heroic pioneers lived to see the morning glint of the day of promise; others died not knowing or dreaming of the great future of this great country.
Francis Quince was born in France, May 28, 1816. He came to this country when a young man and settled in Richland county, It was here that he married Catherine Shelley, daughter of Francis and Mary (Shanberg) Shelley, Feb. 13, 1842. She was born in France, Sept. 8, 1822. To Mr. and Mrs. Quince were born six children. Mary was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Nov. 1842, died May 1843. Solomon was born in Richland county, Nov. 5, 1845. Mary Celia was born in Richland county, Sept. 10, 1847, who became the wife of John P. Radenbaugh and is still living. Francis A. Jr., was born in Richland County, Aug. 2, 1849. Laura A. was born July 27, 1852 and died Nov. 8, 1879. Laura married Jarins Bobo to whom were born two children, Celia who became the wife of John Radenbaugh, Jr., and died in Anacortes, Washington, March 26, 1906, and Frank who lives in Spokane, Washington. Catherine was born in Paulding county, Aug. 12, 1856 and and died in October 1860.
Mr. Quince came to Paulding county in 1856 and settled on the farm which is now owned by his grandson, Frank Radenbaugh. Here they lived exemplary lives true to their Catholic faith in which they raised their children. In their home the itenerant priest found a hearty welcome and performed his priestly offices. It was on one of these visits that Felicia Barbier now Mrs. Charles Pio was baptized. The children attended what was called the Wiltsie school which was located in the angle between the Paulding road and the Wiltsie cemetery road. The teachers were Mrs. Theodora Merchant, Dr. Cunningham and Aelac Kilpatrick.
Mr. Quince was township trustee for six years; and treasurer one year. His death occurred July 8, 1879, aged 63 years. Mrs. Quince survived him until Aug. 26, 1898, aged almost 76 years. They were both buried in the Snellenberger cemetery.
Solomon—whose name was Joseph Solomon Quince was married in Paulding county Feb 12, 1872 to Mary Anastasie Socie who was the daughter of Eugene and Frances (Cholley) Socie and born in Stark county, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1850. Their family was Francis E. born November 22, 1872 and married Viola Smith—no children. Mary C. was born September 28, 1874, and married Christopher Vauble. They have one son Christian now a soldier. Charles J. was born January 4, 1878. Edward F. was born October 20, 1879, died February 7, 1881. Mary Celia married John P. Radenbaugh, December 7, 1866. Their family will be given later in business section of Payne. Francis A Jr., was married January 13, 1873 to Miss Agatha Lothammer, born in France in 1852 and the daughter of Theobold and Mary M. (Gamber) Lothammer. To this union were born Cahterine M., Oct. 6, 1873 and married David Smith, they have two children, Celia and Charles, Mary Celeste born April 11, 1875 and married Charles Speice. They have no children. Morris O., was born June 29, 1877.
A great tragedy occurred in this family August 19, 1880, when the father working in a clearing started for the house when a storm came up. He had his ax on his shoulder when struck by lightning; the ax acting as a conductor. The widow afterward became the wife of John Pearl to whom was born one son, Vinie Pearl.
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Catherine married Francis A. Quince on 14 Feb 1842 in Richland County, Ohio, United States. Francis was born on 28 May 1816 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 8 Jul 1879 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jul 1879 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: 20 Dec 1823; Melaine Catherine Chellet
• Emigration: 6 Mar 1833

Notes:

Name:

Departmental Archives of the Territoire de Belfort
Melanie Catherine Schellet, female, born in Grosne, 20 December 1823
Francois Schellet, father, farmer, residence Grosne, age 34
Jeanne Marie Scheneberg, mother

Other Events:

• Name: 4 Dec 1826; Marianne Schellet
• Emigration: 6 Mar 1833
• Census: 1850, Sharon Township, Richland County, Ohio, United States; as Maryan Mott, in the household of Solomon Mott
• Census: 1860, Sharon Township, Richland County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Mott, in the household of Solomon Mott
• Census: 1910, Sharon Township, Richland County, Ohio, United States; as Mary A. Mott, head, widow
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

Name:

Departmental Archives of the Territoire de Belfort
Marianne Schellet , female, born in Grosne, 4 December 1826
Francois Schellet, father, farmer, residence Grosne, age 37
Jeanne Marie Schenberg, mother

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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.
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Mary married Solomon Mott on 12 Apr 1846 in Richland County, Ohio, United States. Solomon was born on 8 Feb 1825 in Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 25 Jan 1910 in Richland County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jan 1910 in Shelby, Richland County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Magdelaine Schellet
• Emigration: 6 Mar 1833
• Immigration: 11 Jun 1833
• Residence: 1840, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
• Census: 1850, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Martha Shelly, in the household of Francis Shelly
• Census: 1870, Decatur Township, Decatur County, Iowa, United States; as Martha Homes, in the household of Milton Homes
• Census: 1880, Decatur Township, Decatur County, Iowa, United States; as Martha Holmes, wife, in the household of Milton Holmes
• Census: 1900, Decatur Township, Decatur County, Iowa, United States; as Martha Holmes, mother, in the household of Elijah J. Holmes
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

Name:

Departmental Archives of the Territoire de Belfort
Magdelaine Schellet, female, born in Grosne, 10 January 1829
Francois Schellet, father, farmer, residence Grosne, age 40
Jeanne Marie Schenberg, mother

Newspaper:

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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.
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Martha married William Milton Holmes on 22 Jan 1855 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. William was born on 8 Mar 1814 in Pennsylvania, United States; died on 29 Sep 1892 in Decatur County, Iowa, United States; was buried in Oct 1892 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: 18 Dec 1830; Henry Schellet
• Emigration: 6 Jun 1833; with his parents
• Residence: 1840, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
• Census: 1850, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Shelly, laborer, in the household of Francis Shelly
• Property: 14 Nov 1853, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; sold 40 acres for $170 to George Beaver; Address:
  (the North East quarter of the North East quarter of Section 27,
• Property: 5 Jan 1854, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; *****purchased 40 acres (the South West quarter of the South East quarter of secton 26, Township 2 North, Range 1 East) for $200.00 from John Goshon; Address:
  (South West quarter of the South East quarter, Section 26, Towns
• Property: 6 Jun 1856; purchased 20 acres for $100 from Philip Radenbaugh
• Property: 29 Mar 1859, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; signed a Quit Claim on 40 acres; Address:
  (South West quarter, South East quarter, Section 26, Township 2
• Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Shellet, farmer, head of household
• Property: 12 Oct 1861, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; signed a rental agreement between himself, his father Francis and brother Peter Shelley
• Property: 19 Apr 1862, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; purchased 40 acres from Francis and Mary J. Shelley for $450; Address:
  (West half of the West half of the South West quarter, Section 2
• Property: 23 Dec 1862, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; purchased 40 acres for $400 from Peter Shelley; Address:
  (East half of the West half of the South West quarter, Section 2
• Property: 30 Sep 1863, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; sold 20 acres for $290 to Mary Ann Radenbaugh; Address:
  (West half of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter, Se
• Military: Between 2 May 1864 and 10 Sep 1864; served in the Civil War as a Private, Co. H, 132nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry
• Property: 9 Feb 1865, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; sold 40 acres for $400 to Peter Shelley; Address:
  (East half of the West half of the South West quarter, Section N
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Shelly, farmer, cannot read or write, head of household
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Shelley, farmer, head of household
• Military Pension: 15 Feb 1883; filed an Application for Invalid Pension #475483
• Will: Feb 1889, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1890, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Shelley, Priivate, Co. H, 132 Ohio
• History / Bio: 1892; Historical Atlas of Paulding County, Ohio (Madison, Wisconsin: Western Publishing Co., 1892), p62
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1896; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 30 July 1896, p8
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Shelly, landlord, immigrated 1832, naturalized citizen
• Probate: 17 Mar 1904, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8
• Newspaper: 20 Dec 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 20 December 1917, p5: Pioneers
• Newspaper: 26 Aug 1992; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio), 26 August 1992, p3: Barn Burned

Notes:

Name:

Departmental Archives of the Territoire de Belfort
Henry Schellet, female, born in Grosne, 18 December 1830
Francois Schellet, father, farmer, residence Grosne, age 41
Jeanne Marie Schenberg, mother, age 36

Property:
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Property:
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Property:

Article of Agreement: Francis Shelley Sr, Henry Shelley and Peter Shelley
Paulding County, Ohio
Rental Agreement
The said Henry and Peter Shelley rents the farm for six years, they are to give Francis Shelley Sen. two fifths of all the grain they raise on said farm, the grain to be delivered in the granary they give him one half of all the hay that is raised on said farm the hay to be delivered in the barn. The said Francis Shelley is to have the use of the house and the lot that the house stands in, also the pasture of the lot that the barn stands in. Henry and Peter is to have privilege of stacking their grain in said lot and Hay. Peter Shelley is to furnish all the fire wood himself so long as he lives at his father's house, if he leaves then Henry and Peter is to furnish it equally. The fences is to be Kept in good repair. They are not to take any timber off of the farm. They are to do his milling and haul his grain to market either to New Haven or Fort Wayne. Francis Shelley is to have the privilege of pasturing two cows and one horse in the South West field on said farm, also privilege of pasturing the same on the meadows after harvest so long as he or his wife lives. Henry and Peter is to do his road work so long as the old folks lives, the said Francis Shelley Sen., pays the Taxes himself. Henry and Peter is to have the use of all the farming tools that he owns at the present time. The said Francis Shelley Sen., pays no repairs on tools. Francis Shelley is to have two fifths of the corn fodder and Straw. If Francis Shelley Sen., and his wife dies before the six years expire then Henry and Peter has the use of all the farm.
Date: 12 October 1861
Signed: Francois Cheltes, Henry (his mark) Shelley and Peter (his mark) Shelley
Witness: Wilson Graham, Mary D. Graham and Mary (her mark) M Gill
v10, p190
Recorded: 4 April 1862

Military:

Civil War
—Henry Shelley enlisted as a private at the age of 35 on May 2, 1864, in Company H, 132nd Ohio National Guards Volunteer Infantry, to serve 100 days. He was mustered out with the company September 10, 1864, at Camp Chase, Ohio.

Military Pension:

—He filed an Invalid Claim for Pension on February 15, 1883 with the following statement: " At Virginia about the month of August 1864, from the cold of nights and heat of the day and exposure, I incurred loss of one eyesight and enlarged veins and I now suffer and cannot work much and claim Pension on my disabilities." This claim was signed by Henry (x his mark) Shelley and witnessed by J. P. Radenbaugh and Solomon Quince. On December 29, 1890 an Application for Pension was filed with the following reason: "Unable to earn a support due to being blind in left eye, right eye badly effected, rhumatism, itching piles, varicose veins, lumbago and nervousness." It states that he is receiving a pension under certificate No. 374859 at $8.00 for disease of left eye and loss of sight of same. Signed by Henry (x his mark) Shelley. In March of 1892 he was dropped from the pension rolls "because of being pensioned under Act June 27, '90."
—A form from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions ask for more information before his next quarterly payment. It is dated May 31 1898 and gives the name of his previous wife as Mahala Michales, married 1866 at Paulding County, Ohio and the names of living children: Abram born 1864 Oct 24, Louisa born June 16 1866, Emma born May 20 1875, Victoria born Sept 5 1827 and Ada born May 23 1881. Nothing in his Veterans Records indicate whether or not he ever received additional pension.
—Included in the packet are papers from the Application for Widow's Pension filed by Julia A. Shelley, widow.

Will:

WILL
Dated February 1889
Probate Court, Paulding County, Ohio
In the Name of the Benevolent Father of All: I the said Henry Shelley, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, considering the uncertainty of continuance in life and desiring to make such disposition of any worldly estate as I deem best, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament: hereby revoking and annulling all former will or wills whatsoever by me made.
First: I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid as soon as possible after my decease.
Second: I give and bequeath to my wife Julia A. Shelley during her life and so long as she shall remain a widow all the residue of my estate and all property, whether real or personal or mixed, of which I shall die seized, and possessed, or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease, to be held by her during her life or so long as she shall remain a widow, together with all the rents, profits and increase.
Third: That after the decease or remarriage of my said wife, all the residue of my said estate together with rents, profits and increase, (except such as may have been expended in the support of my said wife and her minor heirs) shall be divided equally between all of my heirs. I nominate and appoint my said wife Julia A. Shelley to be the executrix of this will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this___day of February in the year eighteen hundred and eighty nine.
Signed: Henry (x his mark) Shelley
Witness to mark, H. K. Gant and A. M. Bailey,

Signed, sealed and acknowledged by Henry Shelley as his last Will and Testament in our presence, and subscribed and attested by us as witnesses, in his presence and at his request.
A. M. Bailey
H. K. Gant

Census:

Enlisted: May 2 1864, Discharge: Sep 10 1864, length of service 4 months 8 days, Post Office: Payne, Ohio, Disability Incurred: loss of eye and rheumatism.

History / Bio:

Henry Shelly, a prominent farmer of Harrison township, was born in France, near Paris, on the 26th of December, 1829. His parents, Francis and Jennie Shelly, emigrated to America in 1831, and located in Richland County, near Shelby. They remained there until their deaths. Henry Shelly was two years of age when he came to this country with his parents. He received but a limited education in his adopted country, and began life for himself at an early age. In 1864 he enlisted in Company H., 132nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served for 100 days. He received his honorable discharge, and is a pensioner. Mr. Shelly married Miss Abigail Chaney, the daughter of Charles Chaney, after coming to this county, and they had a child named Charley. The mother dying, Mr. Shelly was again married, Miss Mahala Michaels becoming his wife. Their children were: Abram, Louisa, the wife of L. Leeth, and three who are now deceased. Mrs. Shelly died in 1866, and Julie Myton, the daughter of Robert and Rhoda (Homan) Myton, of German extraction, was married to Mr. Shelly, in 1869. Their children are: Carrie, born April 14, 1872, died March 24, 1883; Emma, born May 21, 1875; Victoria, born September 5, 1877; Ada May, born May 23, 1881, and Lucy, born June 27, 1889. The father of these is a republican in politics and highly esteemed.

Newspaper:

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

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:

The Summer 1909, according to a clipping from the Paulding Republican, featured not only storms but lots of lightning. Three barns were struck and burned in July, one at the Henry Shelley Farm north of Payne, one at the Abe Mathias farm northeast of Payne and one belonging to John Rusell east of Paulding. Lost in the fires were horses, machinery and hay.

Henry married Abigail Chaney about 1851. Abigail (daughter of Charles Chaney and Margaret Smothers) was born in 1833 in Ohio, United States; died in 1853 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Mahala Mikle on 25 Aug 1854 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Mahala (daughter of Peter Michael and Delila Mansfield) was born on 18 May 1835 in Sandy Beaver, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Nov 1868 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 1868 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Julia Ann Myton on 6 Jan 1870 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Julia (daughter of Robert Myton and Rhoda Homan) was born on 10 May 1843 in Crawford County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Jan 1914 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 20 Jan 1914 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: 1 Apr 1833; Victoire Schellet
• Immigration: Jun 1833
• Residence: 1840, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
• Census: 1850, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Victory Northrup, in the household of Francis Shelly
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

Name:

Departmental Archives of the Territoire de Belfort
Victoire Schellet, female, born 1 April 1833, Grosne
Francois Schellet, father, age 44, farmer, residence Grosne
Jeanne Marie Schenneberg, mother, age 38

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)

Victoria married Hiram Northrup on 18 Apr 1850 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Hiram was born on 18 Mar 1827 in New York, United States; died on 10 Apr 1908 in Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Apr 1908 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1840, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
• Census: 1850, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Shelly, in the household of Francis Shelly
• Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Shelly, Jr, farmer, head of household
• Military: 16 Nov 1861–18 Dec 1864; Civil War, 68th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company C
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Shelly, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Shelley, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1890, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Shelley, Private, Company C, 68th Ohio Infantry; Address:
  Payne
• Census: 1900, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Shelley, pension, head of household
• Census: 1910, Tate Township, Clermont County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Shelley, father, in the household of Clara A. White
• Newspaper: 19 Jun 1913; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 19 June 1913, p1
• Newspaper: 26 Jun 1913; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 June 1913, p5
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
• Newspaper: 20 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 20 September 1917, p1
• Newspaper: 13 Mar 1919; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 March 1919, p5
• Census: 1920, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Shelley, father-in-law, in the household of Frederick W. White; Address:
  West Street
• Newspaper: 6 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1
• Residence: 1928, Milan, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
• Newspaper: 9 Feb 1928; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 9 February 1928, p1
• Newspaper: 16 Feb 1928; Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 16 February 1928, p7
• Census: 1930, Milan, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States; as Francis Shelley, father-in-law, widowed, in the household of Fred W. White
• Newspaper: 5 Jun 1930; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 5 June 1930, p5
• Obituary: 14 Jan 1932; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne Ohio) 14 January 1932, p1

Notes:

Francis Shelly, Company C, 68th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Enlisted as a Private at the age of 27 November 16, 1861, to serve 3 years. Mustered out December 19, 1864, near Savannah, Georgia, on expiration of term of service. Buried in Lehman Cemetery, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio; Section A, Lot 85, Grave 2. (Source: "Civil War Veterans Buried in Paulding County" compiled by Mark Holtsberry. pg. 33,)

Francis Shelley -- and Lucinda Myton were united in marriage in Allen County, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland County, Ohio, February 7, 1837; her birth took place in Crawford County, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are: Mary J., born April 26, 1860; Joseph F., December 28, 1865; Clarissa A., August 30, 1869; Emily A. , January 29, 1872. His parents were settlers in this county in 1840; their names were Francis Shelley, died August 6, 1866, and Mary J. (Shanbarg) Shelley, who is still living in the township, aged ninety-two years. his wife's father, Robert Myton, died March 9, 1880, and her mother, Rhoda (Homon) Myton, April 26, 1873. Mr. Shelley was Supervisor for one year. He was in the war of 1861, in the 68th Ohio; served three years, being discharged in 1861, at Savannah, Georgia. His brother Henry was in the 100 days' service. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley were members of the United Brethren, and active workers in the Sunday School. He was a farmer and stock raiser. Address, Payne, Paulding county, Ohio. (Source: "History of Northwestern Ohio-History of Paulding County" by Everett A. Budd, includes a part of the " Historical Hand Atlas", H. H. Hardesty & County, Pub. 1882 Pgs. 179-239, by Marjean Holmes Workman 1992)


Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley, who had been the guests of their grandson Jacob Buerkle and wife and other relatives for about two weeks, left here for Coldwater, Mich., to spend a few days. They will return Monday and on Tuesday will leave for their home at Bethel, O.

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley and daughter, Mrs Fred White of Bethel, O. who have been visiting relatives in this vicinity for the past few weeks returned home yesterday.

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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:

Francis Shelley, formerly of Payne but for the past several years a resident of Bethel, O., last week had the misfortune to fall from a ladder, breaking his collar bone and otherwise bruised up. He was immediately taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. P. W. White and a physician summoned. On account of Mr. Shelly's advanced age his recovery seemed doubtful but we learn that he is now on the road to complete recovery. Mrs. Shelley has also been in poor health for some time.

Newspaper:

Miss Bertha Buerkle spent last week with her brother, Fred Buerkle and family and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley of Columbus Grove, Ind. She reports Grandma Shelley slowly recovering.

Newspaper:

The first annual reunion of the Shelley family was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shelley on South Main Street. Thirty-seven relatives and friends were present to enjoy the bountiful potluck dinner, namely: Francis Shelley, D. E. White, Clara White, Arthur White and family, all of Milan, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peterson of Coldwater, Mich., N. M. Brewer of Paulding, Russell Souers and wife, and Katie Peterson, of Bronson, Mich., Mr and Ms. R. A. Shoemaker of Toledo, Mrs. Eliza Leeth of Haviland, Mrs. Lillie Medsker of Monroeville, Mrs. Vinie Soloway of Dixon, Mrs. F. M. Shoemaker and Mrs. Mary J. Buerkle of Payne.

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Shelley of South Main street entertained Tuesday at a potluck dinner in honor of his father Francis Shelley's 94th birthday. As the elder Mr. Shelley is a veteran of the Civil war and former member of John Stabler Post, G. A. R. of Payne, where he spent most of his long life, all the old soldiers that were able to come were invited to the celebration. The rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion with Old Glory.. Patriotic music was also enjoyed in the afternoon and evening and all who attended had a most pleasant time. The host and several veterans all drove to the home of Dr. H. Radenbaugh who has been confined to his bed for the past several weeks. Dr. Radenbaugh was very much pleased by the visit of his comrades. Mr. Francis Shelley in whose honor this happy event took place, is at the home of his daughter Mrs. Fred White at Milan, Mich., where he has been spending several years.

Newspaper:

Francis Shelley for many years a pioneer citizen of Benton township, but is now making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Fred White, at Milan, Mich., is here visiting at the home of his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shelley, of South Main street, who gave a dinner Tuesday in honor of the aged father's 94th birthday anniversary. The celebrant is a Civil war veteran a former member of John Stabler Post, G. A. R., of Payne. The home was beautifully decorated in the national colors and Old Glory flying to the breeze. A program of patriotic music and camp fire stories were greatly enjoyed. All the old soldiers able to be out wer guests, besides many near friends. Later in the afternoon, Dr. Henry Radenbaugh received a visit from his old comrades. Dr. Radenbaugh is still confined, on account of illness.

Newspaper:

Mrs. Wm. Buerkle has gone to Milan, Mich., for a visit with her father Francis Shelley. She will also visit her sons Carl and Fred before returning home.

Obituary:

Francis Shelley was born in Richland county, O., on Feb. 7, 1834; and departed this life Friday, Jan. 8, 1832, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clara White at Milan, Mich., aged 97 years, 11 months and 1 day. Death was due to pneumonia.
He was united in marriage to Lucinda Myton of Monroeville, Ind., on May 10 1857, making their home on a farm north of town. To this union were born four children--three daughters and one son--Mrs. Clara White of Milan, Mich., Mrs. Mary Buerkle of Payne, Mrs. Addie Peterson of Coldwater, Mich., and Joseph Shelley of Payne.
At the beginning of the Civil War in 1861 he enlisted, in the 68th regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving three. He was a member of General Sherman's army during his famous march to the sea.
Mrs. Shelley preceded her husband in death about eleven years ago.
Mr. Shelley united with the United Brethren church in his early manhood, and in 1921 became a member of the Methodist church.
He was president of the Washtenaw County Three Quarter Century Club at the time of his death.
He leaves to mourn his departure the four children, twenty-six grand-children, great-grand-children, great-great-grand-children, as well as several of the fifth generation.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the local Methodist church, Rev. Wayne Snider officiating and burial was made in the Lehman cemetery.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Clara White, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin White and children, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur White and children, Charles White and Harry Chall, all of Milan, Mich., George Solway of Dixon, O., Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brewer of Coldwater, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. Crowell, Mr. and Mrs. George Venorsdale, Mr. and Mrs. Art Henchen, Mrs. Helen Shelenbach, all of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buerkle of Antwerp, O., and Mrs. S. C. McCoy of Leipsic, O.
We wish to thank our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the burial of our dear father.
The Children.

Died:

OBITUARY
The remains of a Paulding County, pioneer and Civil War veteran, the 98 year old Henry Shelley was brought here from Milan, Michigan where he had been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Clara White, the widow of Freddie White who lived for many years on a farm about two miles south of Payne. The funeral was held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon and interment made in the Lehman cemetery. Mrs. William is also a daughter of the deceased who left many grandchildren and great-grandchildren to revere his memory.

Francis married Lucinda Myton on 10 May 1857 in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Lucinda (daughter of Robert Myton and Rhoda Homan) was born on 15 Jun 1841 in Crawford County, Ohio, United States; died on 4 Oct 1920 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 6 Oct 1920 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1840, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
• Census: 1850, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Peter Shelly, in the household of Francis Shelly
• Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Peter Shellet, farm laborer, in the household of Francis Shellet
• Property: 12 Oct 1861, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; signed a rental agreement between himself, brother Henry and father Francis
• Property: 19 Apr 1862, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; purchased 40 acres for $450 from his father and mother; Address:
  (East half of the West half of the South West quarter of Section
• Property: 23 Dec 1862, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; sold 40 acres for $400 to Henry Shelley; Address:
  (East half of the West half of the West quarter, Secton 26, Town
• Property: 9 Feb 1865, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; purchase 40 acres from Henry Shelley for $400; Address:
  (East half of the West half of the South West quarter, Section N
• Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Peter Shelley, farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

Property:

Article of Agreement: Francis Shelley Sr, Henry Shelley and Peter Shelley
Paulding County, Ohio
Rental Agreement
The said Henry and Peter Shelley rents the farm for six years, they are to give Francis Shelley Sen. two fifths of all the grain they raise on said farm, the grain to be delivered in the granary they give him one half of all the hay that is raised on said farm the hay to be delivered in the barn. The said Francis Shelley is to have the use of the house and the lot that the house stands in, also the pasture of the lot that the barn stands in. Henry and Peter is to have privilege of stacking their grain in said lot and Hay. Peter Shelley is to furnish all the fire wood himself so long as he lives at his father's house, if he leaves then Henry and Peter is to furnish it equally. The fences is to be Kept in good repair. They are not to take any timber off of the farm. They are to do his milling and haul his grain to market either to New Haven or Fort Wayne. Francis Shelley is to have the privilege of pasturing two cows and one horse in the South West field on said farm, also privilege of pasturing the same on the meadows after harvest so long as he or his wife lives. Henry and Peter is to do his road work so long as the old folks lives, the said Francis Shelley Sen., pays the Taxes himself. Henry and Peter is to have the use of all the farming tools that he owns at the present time. The said Francis Shelley Sen., pays no repairs on tools. Francis Shelley is to have two fifths of the corn fodder and Straw. If Francis Shelley Sen., and his wife dies before the six years expire then Henry and Peter has the use of all the farm.
Date: 12 October 1861
Signed: Francois Cheltes, Henry (his mark) Shelley and Peter (his mark) Shelley
Witness: Wilson Graham, Mary D. Graham and Mary (her mark) M Gill
v10, p190
Recorded: 4 April 1862

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)

Peter married Nancy Chaney on 3 Nov 1862 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Nancy was born on 8 May 1843; died on 3 Dec 1912 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Martha Jane Payne on 20 Nov 1864 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Martha was born on 16 Dec 1841 in Champaign County, Ohio, United States; died on 23 Jun 1917 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 25 Jun 1917 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
• Newspaper: 13 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

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)

Newspaper:

Part XLII
Pioneers
Shelley-Quince Families
No doubt the presence of several French families in this section attracted Francis Quince to this Land of opportunity, but land of privation, want and hard toil, and "it was by faith they sojourned in this land of promise," not knowing of its future as the garden spot of Ohio. Some of our heroic pioneers lived to see the morning glint of the day of promise; others died not knowing or dreaming of the great future of this great country.
Francis Quince was born in France, May 28, 1816. He came to this country when a young man and settled in Richland county, It was here that he married Catherine Shelley, daughter of Francis and Mary (Shanberg) Shelley, Feb. 13, 1842. She was born in France, Sept. 8, 1822. To Mr. and Mrs. Quince were born six children. Mary was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Nov. 1842, died May 1843. Solomon was born in Richland county, Nov. 5, 1845. Mary Celia was born in Richland county, Sept. 10, 1847, who became the wife of John P. Radenbaugh and is still living. Francis A. Jr., was born in Richland County, Aug. 2, 1849. Laura A. was born July 27, 1852 and died Nov. 8, 1879. Laura married Jarins Bobo to whom were born two children, Celia who became the wife of John Radenbaugh, Jr., and died in Anacortes, Washington, March 26, 1906, and Frank who lives in Spokane, Washington. Catherine was born in Paulding county, Aug. 12, 1856 and and died in October 1860.
Mr. Quince came to Paulding county in 1856 and settled on the farm which is now owned by his grandson, Frank Radenbaugh. Here they lived exemplary lives true to their Catholic faith in which they raised their children. In their home the itenerant priest found a hearty welcome and performed his priestly offices. It was on one of these visits that Felicia Barbier now Mrs. Charles Pio was baptized. The children attended what was called the Wiltsie school which was located in the angle between the Paulding road and the Wiltsie cemetery road. The teachers were Mrs. Theodora Merchant, Dr. Cunningham and Aelac Kilpatrick.
Mr. Quince was township trustee for six years; and treasurer one year. His death occurred July 8, 1879, aged 63 years. Mrs. Quince survived him until Aug. 26, 1898, aged almost 76 years. They were both buried in the Snellenberger cemetery.
Solomon—whose name was Joseph Solomon Quince was married in Paulding county Feb 12, 1872 to Mary Anastasie Socie who was the daughter of Eugene and Frances (Cholley) Socie and born in Stark county, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1850. Their family was Francis E. born November 22, 1872 and married Viola Smith—no children. Mary C. was born September 28, 1874, and married Christopher Vauble. They have one son Christian now a soldier. Charles J. was born January 4, 1878. Edward F. was born October 20, 1879, died February 7, 1881. Mary Celia married John P. Radenbaugh, December 7, 1866. Their family will be given later in business section of Payne. Francis A Jr., was married January 13, 1873 to Miss Agatha Lothammer, born in France in 1852 and the daughter of Theobold and Mary M. (Gamber) Lothammer. To this union were born Cahterine M., Oct. 6, 1873 and married David Smith, they have two children, Celia and Charles, Mary Celeste born April 11, 1875 and married Charles Speice. They have no children. Morris O., was born June 29, 1877.
A great tragedy occurred in this family August 19, 1880, when the father working in a clearing started for the house when a storm came up. He had his ax on his shoulder when struck by lightning; the ax acting as a conductor. The widow afterward became the wife of John Pearl to whom was born one son, Vinie Pearl.
(Continued Next Week)

Other Events:

• Occupation: Merchant
• Occupation: Township Asscessor and Trustee
• Residence: 1856, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
• Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Solomon Quince, in the household of Francis Quince
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Soloman Quince, works on farm, in the householf of Francis Quince
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Solomon Quince, farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
• Newspaper: 13 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

Joseph S. Quince--is a merchant of Malottville, where, in company with John P. Radenbaugh, he is keeping a general store. His birth took place in Richland county, Ohio, November 5, 1845, and his marriage in Paulding county, February 12, 1872, his choice being Mary Anastocie Socie, who was born in Stark county, Ohio, August August 28, 1850. Their family consists of; Francis E., born November 22, 1872, died February 7, 1881. Francis and Catherine (Shelley) Quince, are Joseph S.'s parents; his father died July 8, 1879. Mrs. Quinces's parents are Eugene and Frances (Cholley) Socie. Mr. Quince's grandmother, Mary J., is living in this township, age ninety-two years. His brother, Francis A., was killed by lightning. August 19, 1880. Joseph S. has been Assessor and Trustee of this township. His address is Payne, Paulding County, Ohio. (Source: "History of Northwestern Ohio-History of Paulding County" by Everett A. Budd, includes a part of the " Historical Hand Atlas", H. H. Hardesty & County, Pub. 1882 Pgs. 179-239, by Marjean Holmes Workman 1992, Pg. 214, Township and Personal Histories)

Census:

Also listed in this household:
Benjamin Page, age 19, boarder, farm laborer.

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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.
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Part XLII
Pioneers
Shelley-Quince Families
No doubt the presence of several French families in this section attracted Francis Quince to this Land of opportunity, but land of privation, want and hard toil, and "it was by faith they sojourned in this land of promise," not knowing of its future as the garden spot of Ohio. Some of our heroic pioneers lived to see the morning glint of the day of promise; others died not knowing or dreaming of the great future of this great country.
Francis Quince was born in France, May 28, 1816. He came to this country when a young man and settled in Richland county, It was here that he married Catherine Shelley, daughter of Francis and Mary (Shanberg) Shelley, Feb. 13, 1842. She was born in France, Sept. 8, 1822. To Mr. and Mrs. Quince were born six children. Mary was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Nov. 1842, died May 1843. Solomon was born in Richland county, Nov. 5, 1845. Mary Celia was born in Richland county, Sept. 10, 1847, who became the wife of John P. Radenbaugh and is still living. Francis A. Jr., was born in Richland County, Aug. 2, 1849. Laura A. was born July 27, 1852 and died Nov. 8, 1879. Laura married Jarins Bobo to whom were born two children, Celia who became the wife of John Radenbaugh, Jr., and died in Anacortes, Washington, March 26, 1906, and Frank who lives in Spokane, Washington. Catherine was born in Paulding county, Aug. 12, 1856 and and died in October 1860.
Mr. Quince came to Paulding county in 1856 and settled on the farm which is now owned by his grandson, Frank Radenbaugh. Here they lived exemplary lives true to their Catholic faith in which they raised their children. In their home the itenerant priest found a hearty welcome and performed his priestly offices. It was on one of these visits that Felicia Barbier now Mrs. Charles Pio was baptized. The children attended what was called the Wiltsie school which was located in the angle between the Paulding road and the Wiltsie cemetery road. The teachers were Mrs. Theodora Merchant, Dr. Cunningham and Aelac Kilpatrick.
Mr. Quince was township trustee for six years; and treasurer one year. His death occurred July 8, 1879, aged 63 years. Mrs. Quince survived him until Aug. 26, 1898, aged almost 76 years. They were both buried in the Snellenberger cemetery.
Solomon—whose name was Joseph Solomon Quince was married in Paulding county Feb 12, 1872 to Mary Anastasie Socie who was the daughter of Eugene and Frances (Cholley) Socie and born in Stark county, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1850. Their family was Francis E. born November 22, 1872 and married Viola Smith—no children. Mary C. was born September 28, 1874, and married Christopher Vauble. They have one son Christian now a soldier. Charles J. was born January 4, 1878. Edward F. was born October 20, 1879, died February 7, 1881. Mary Celia married John P. Radenbaugh, December 7, 1866. Their family will be given later in business section of Payne. Francis A Jr., was married January 13, 1873 to Miss Agatha Lothammer, born in France in 1852 and the daughter of Theobold and Mary M. (Gamber) Lothammer. To this union were born Cahterine M., Oct. 6, 1873 and married David Smith, they have two children, Celia and Charles, Mary Celeste born April 11, 1875 and married Charles Speice. They have no children. Morris O., was born June 29, 1877.
A great tragedy occurred in this family August 19, 1880, when the father working in a clearing started for the house when a storm came up. He had his ax on his shoulder when struck by lightning; the ax acting as a conductor. The widow afterward became the wife of John Pearl to whom was born one son, Vinie Pearl.
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Joseph married Mary Anastasie Socie on 12 Feb 1872 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Mary was born on 28 Aug 1850 in Stark County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 Oct 1929 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Oct 1929 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1856, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
• Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Celia M. Quince, in the household of Francis Quince
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Celia Radenbaugh, in the household of John Radenbaugh
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mary C. Radenbaugh, wife, in the household of John Radenbaugh
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
• Newspaper: 13 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

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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.
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Part XLII
Pioneers
Shelley-Quince Families
No doubt the presence of several French families in this section attracted Francis Quince to this Land of opportunity, but land of privation, want and hard toil, and "it was by faith they sojourned in this land of promise," not knowing of its future as the garden spot of Ohio. Some of our heroic pioneers lived to see the morning glint of the day of promise; others died not knowing or dreaming of the great future of this great country.
Francis Quince was born in France, May 28, 1816. He came to this country when a young man and settled in Richland county, It was here that he married Catherine Shelley, daughter of Francis and Mary (Shanberg) Shelley, Feb. 13, 1842. She was born in France, Sept. 8, 1822. To Mr. and Mrs. Quince were born six children. Mary was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Nov. 1842, died May 1843. Solomon was born in Richland county, Nov. 5, 1845. Mary Celia was born in Richland county, Sept. 10, 1847, who became the wife of John P. Radenbaugh and is still living. Francis A. Jr., was born in Richland County, Aug. 2, 1849. Laura A. was born July 27, 1852 and died Nov. 8, 1879. Laura married Jarins Bobo to whom were born two children, Celia who became the wife of John Radenbaugh, Jr., and died in Anacortes, Washington, March 26, 1906, and Frank who lives in Spokane, Washington. Catherine was born in Paulding county, Aug. 12, 1856 and and died in October 1860.
Mr. Quince came to Paulding county in 1856 and settled on the farm which is now owned by his grandson, Frank Radenbaugh. Here they lived exemplary lives true to their Catholic faith in which they raised their children. In their home the itenerant priest found a hearty welcome and performed his priestly offices. It was on one of these visits that Felicia Barbier now Mrs. Charles Pio was baptized. The children attended what was called the Wiltsie school which was located in the angle between the Paulding road and the Wiltsie cemetery road. The teachers were Mrs. Theodora Merchant, Dr. Cunningham and Aelac Kilpatrick.
Mr. Quince was township trustee for six years; and treasurer one year. His death occurred July 8, 1879, aged 63 years. Mrs. Quince survived him until Aug. 26, 1898, aged almost 76 years. They were both buried in the Snellenberger cemetery.
Solomon—whose name was Joseph Solomon Quince was married in Paulding county Feb 12, 1872 to Mary Anastasie Socie who was the daughter of Eugene and Frances (Cholley) Socie and born in Stark county, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1850. Their family was Francis E. born November 22, 1872 and married Viola Smith—no children. Mary C. was born September 28, 1874, and married Christopher Vauble. They have one son Christian now a soldier. Charles J. was born January 4, 1878. Edward F. was born October 20, 1879, died February 7, 1881. Mary Celia married John P. Radenbaugh, December 7, 1866. Their family will be given later in business section of Payne. Francis A Jr., was married January 13, 1873 to Miss Agatha Lothammer, born in France in 1852 and the daughter of Theobold and Mary M. (Gamber) Lothammer. To this union were born Cahterine M., Oct. 6, 1873 and married David Smith, they have two children, Celia and Charles, Mary Celeste born April 11, 1875 and married Charles Speice. They have no children. Morris O., was born June 29, 1877.
A great tragedy occurred in this family August 19, 1880, when the father working in a clearing started for the house when a storm came up. He had his ax on his shoulder when struck by lightning; the ax acting as a conductor. The widow afterward became the wife of John Pearl to whom was born one son, Vinie Pearl.
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Mary married John P. Radenbaugh on 7 Dec 1865 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. John was born on 10 Dec 1841 in Williams County, Ohio, United States; died on 16 Oct 1903 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1903 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1856, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
• Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Quince, in the household of Francis Quince
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Quince, works on farm, in the householf of Francis Quince
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
• Newspaper: 13 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 September 1917, page 8

Notes:

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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.
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Part XLII
Pioneers
Shelley-Quince Families
No doubt the presence of several French families in this section attracted Francis Quince to this Land of opportunity, but land of privation, want and hard toil, and "it was by faith they sojourned in this land of promise," not knowing of its future as the garden spot of Ohio. Some of our heroic pioneers lived to see the morning glint of the day of promise; others died not knowing or dreaming of the great future of this great country.
Francis Quince was born in France, May 28, 1816. He came to this country when a young man and settled in Richland county, It was here that he married Catherine Shelley, daughter of Francis and Mary (Shanberg) Shelley, Feb. 13, 1842. She was born in France, Sept. 8, 1822. To Mr. and Mrs. Quince were born six children. Mary was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Nov. 1842, died May 1843. Solomon was born in Richland county, Nov. 5, 1845. Mary Celia was born in Richland county, Sept. 10, 1847, who became the wife of John P. Radenbaugh and is still living. Francis A. Jr., was born in Richland County, Aug. 2, 1849. Laura A. was born July 27, 1852 and died Nov. 8, 1879. Laura married Jarins Bobo to whom were born two children, Celia who became the wife of John Radenbaugh, Jr., and died in Anacortes, Washington, March 26, 1906, and Frank who lives in Spokane, Washington. Catherine was born in Paulding county, Aug. 12, 1856 and and died in October 1860.
Mr. Quince came to Paulding county in 1856 and settled on the farm which is now owned by his grandson, Frank Radenbaugh. Here they lived exemplary lives true to their Catholic faith in which they raised their children. In their home the itenerant priest found a hearty welcome and performed his priestly offices. It was on one of these visits that Felicia Barbier now Mrs. Charles Pio was baptized. The children attended what was called the Wiltsie school which was located in the angle between the Paulding road and the Wiltsie cemetery road. The teachers were Mrs. Theodora Merchant, Dr. Cunningham and Aelac Kilpatrick.
Mr. Quince was township trustee for six years; and treasurer one year. His death occurred July 8, 1879, aged 63 years. Mrs. Quince survived him until Aug. 26, 1898, aged almost 76 years. They were both buried in the Snellenberger cemetery.
Solomon—whose name was Joseph Solomon Quince was married in Paulding county Feb 12, 1872 to Mary Anastasie Socie who was the daughter of Eugene and Frances (Cholley) Socie and born in Stark county, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1850. Their family was Francis E. born November 22, 1872 and married Viola Smith—no children. Mary C. was born September 28, 1874, and married Christopher Vauble. They have one son Christian now a soldier. Charles J. was born January 4, 1878. Edward F. was born October 20, 1879, died February 7, 1881. Mary Celia married John P. Radenbaugh, December 7, 1866. Their family will be given later in business section of Payne. Francis A Jr., was married January 13, 1873 to Miss Agatha Lothammer, born in France in 1852 and the daughter of Theobold and Mary M. (Gamber) Lothammer. To this union were born Cahterine M., Oct. 6, 1873 and married David Smith, they have two children, Celia and Charles, Mary Celeste born April 11, 1875 and married Charles Speice. They have no children. Morris O., was born June 29, 1877.
A great tragedy occurred in this family August 19, 1880, when the father working in a clearing started for the house when a storm came up. He had his ax on his shoulder when struck by lightning; the ax acting as a conductor. The widow afterward became the wife of John Pearl to whom was born one son, Vinie Pearl.
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Francis married Agatha Lothammer on 13 Jan 1873 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Agatha was born in 1852 in France; died on 26 Oct 1938 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1856; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
• Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Laura Quince, in the household of Francis Quince
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Laura Quince, in the householf of Francis Quince
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
• Newspaper: 13 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

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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.
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Part XLII
Pioneers
Shelley-Quince Families
No doubt the presence of several French families in this section attracted Francis Quince to this Land of opportunity, but land of privation, want and hard toil, and "it was by faith they sojourned in this land of promise," not knowing of its future as the garden spot of Ohio. Some of our heroic pioneers lived to see the morning glint of the day of promise; others died not knowing or dreaming of the great future of this great country.
Francis Quince was born in France, May 28, 1816. He came to this country when a young man and settled in Richland county, It was here that he married Catherine Shelley, daughter of Francis and Mary (Shanberg) Shelley, Feb. 13, 1842. She was born in France, Sept. 8, 1822. To Mr. and Mrs. Quince were born six children. Mary was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Nov. 1842, died May 1843. Solomon was born in Richland county, Nov. 5, 1845. Mary Celia was born in Richland county, Sept. 10, 1847, who became the wife of John P. Radenbaugh and is still living. Francis A. Jr., was born in Richland County, Aug. 2, 1849. Laura A. was born July 27, 1852 and died Nov. 8, 1879. Laura married Jarins Bobo to whom were born two children, Celia who became the wife of John Radenbaugh, Jr., and died in Anacortes, Washington, March 26, 1906, and Frank who lives in Spokane, Washington. Catherine was born in Paulding county, Aug. 12, 1856 and and died in October 1860.
Mr. Quince came to Paulding county in 1856 and settled on the farm which is now owned by his grandson, Frank Radenbaugh. Here they lived exemplary lives true to their Catholic faith in which they raised their children. In their home the itenerant priest found a hearty welcome and performed his priestly offices. It was on one of these visits that Felicia Barbier now Mrs. Charles Pio was baptized. The children attended what was called the Wiltsie school which was located in the angle between the Paulding road and the Wiltsie cemetery road. The teachers were Mrs. Theodora Merchant, Dr. Cunningham and Aelac Kilpatrick.
Mr. Quince was township trustee for six years; and treasurer one year. His death occurred July 8, 1879, aged 63 years. Mrs. Quince survived him until Aug. 26, 1898, aged almost 76 years. They were both buried in the Snellenberger cemetery.
Solomon—whose name was Joseph Solomon Quince was married in Paulding county Feb 12, 1872 to Mary Anastasie Socie who was the daughter of Eugene and Frances (Cholley) Socie and born in Stark county, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1850. Their family was Francis E. born November 22, 1872 and married Viola Smith—no children. Mary C. was born September 28, 1874, and married Christopher Vauble. They have one son Christian now a soldier. Charles J. was born January 4, 1878. Edward F. was born October 20, 1879, died February 7, 1881. Mary Celia married John P. Radenbaugh, December 7, 1866. Their family will be given later in business section of Payne. Francis A Jr., was married January 13, 1873 to Miss Agatha Lothammer, born in France in 1852 and the daughter of Theobold and Mary M. (Gamber) Lothammer. To this union were born Cahterine M., Oct. 6, 1873 and married David Smith, they have two children, Celia and Charles, Mary Celeste born April 11, 1875 and married Charles Speice. They have no children. Morris O., was born June 29, 1877.
A great tragedy occurred in this family August 19, 1880, when the father working in a clearing started for the house when a storm came up. He had his ax on his shoulder when struck by lightning; the ax acting as a conductor. The widow afterward became the wife of John Pearl to whom was born one son, Vinie Pearl.
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Family/Spouse: Jarins Bobo. Jarins and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Catherine Quince, in the household of Francis Quince
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
• Newspaper: 13 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

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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.
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Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Charles Shellet, in the household of Henry Shellet
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Charles Shelly, works on farm, in same household as Wilson Graham
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Charles Shelley, laborer, in the household of Henry Shelley
• Census: 1900, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Charles Shelley, farmer
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

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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.
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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.

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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.
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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)




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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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—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.

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—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.

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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.

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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:

• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Carrie Shelley, daughter, in the household of Henry Shelley
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

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.
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Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Emma Shelley, daughter, in the household of Henry Shelley
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

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.
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Emma married Isaac H. Bodey on 22 Aug 1898 in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. Isaac was born on 26 Sep 1867 in Northwood, Logan County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 Dec 1925 in Champaign County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 25 Dec 1925 in Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Harry D. Dillon on 16 Oct 1929 in Union, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. Harry was born on 20 Jun 1863 in Peoria, Union County, Ohio, United States; died on 5 Nov 1939 in Marysville, Union County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 7 Nov 1939 in Marysville, Union County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Victory Shelley, daughter, in the household of Henry Shelley
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

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.
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Nettie married Wilson L. Boston on 25 Dec 1897 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Wilson and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nettie married William Brewer on 13 Apr 1904 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. William was born about 30 May 1879 in Allen County, Indiana, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Ada May Shelley
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Ada M. Shelly, daughter, in the household of Henry Shelly
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
• Census: 1920, Marysville, Union County, Ohio, United States; as Ada M. Fugate, wife, in the household of George E. Fugate

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.
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Frances married George Evert Fugate on 17 Jul 1900 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. George was born on 5 Oct 1879 in Greene County, Ohio, United States; died on 1 Oct 1954 in Defiance County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Pioneers. Shelley and Quince Families; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"

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.
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Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Jackson A. Northrup, farmer, head of household

Andrew married Jenetta Grooms on 2 Apr 1876 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Jenetta was born on 23 Sep 1853 in Ohio, United States; died on 21 Oct 1891 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Julia A Shiffel on 13 Feb 1892 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Minerva Milsena Riffly on 6 Jul 1916 in LaGrange County, Indiana, United States. Minerva was born on 25 Apr 1856 in Carroll County, Indiana, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Addie A. Steffy on 15 Apr 1929 in Allen County, Indiana, United States. Addie was born on 20 Sep 1863 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Nora Singer on 16 May 1886 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Nora and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Misc: was never married

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Shellet, in the household of Francis Shellet, Jr
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Shelly, in the household of Francis Shelly
• Newspaper: 5 Mar 1914, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Mother seriously ill; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Pioneers. Shelley and Quince Families; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 6 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1
• Newspaper: 5 Jun 1930; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 5 June 1930, p5

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.
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Newspaper:

Mrs. Wm. Buerkle has gone to Milan, Mich., for a visit with her father Francis Shelley. She will also visit her sons Carl and Fred before returning home.

Mary married Friedrich Wilhelm Buerkle on 11 Jan 1891 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Friedrich was born on 20 Apr 1851 in Merdingen, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 1 Apr 1933 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 3 Apr 1933 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Joseph F. Shelly
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Joeph F. Shelly, in the household of Francis Shelly
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph Shelley, son, in the household of Francis Shelley
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
• Newspaper: 6 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, page 1
• Newspaper: 9 Feb 1928; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 9 February 1928, p1

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.
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Newspaper:

The first annual reunion of the Shelley family was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shelley on South Main Street. Thirty-seven relatives and friends were present to enjoy the bountiful potluck dinner, namely: Francis Shelley, D. E. White, Clara White, Arthur White and family, all of Milan, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peterson of Coldwater, Mich., N. M. Brewer of Paulding, Russell Souers and wife, and Katie Peterson, of Bronson, Mich., Mr and Ms. R. A. Shoemaker of Toledo, Mrs. Eliza Leeth of Haviland, Mrs. Lillie Medsker of Monroeville, Mrs. Vinie Soloway of Dixon, Mrs. F. M. Shoemaker and Mrs. Mary J. Buerkle of Payne.

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Shelley of South Main street entertained Tuesday at a potluck dinner in honor of his father Francis Shelley's 94th birthday. As the elder Mr. Shelley is a veteran of the Civil war and former member of John Stabler Post, G. A. R. of Payne, where he spent most of his long life, all the old soldiers that were able to come were invited to the celebration. The rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion with Old Glory.. Patriotic music was also enjoyed in the afternoon and evening and all who attended had a most pleasant time. The host and several veterans al drove to the home of Dr. H. Radenbaugh who has been confined to his bed for the past several weeks. Dr. Radenbaugh was very much pleased by the visit of his comrades. Mr. Francis Shelley in whose honor this happy event took place, is at the home of his daughter Mrs. Fred White at Milan, Mich., where he has been spending several years.

Joseph married Lennie Jeffers on 23 May 1885 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Lennie was born on 16 Jul 1863 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; died in Sep 1942 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was cremated in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Clarissa Shelly, in the household of Francis Shelly
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Clarey Shelley, daughter, in the household of Francis Shelley
• Census: 1910, Tate Township, Clermont County, Ohio, United States; as Clara A. White, 6 children, 6 living, farm manager, head of household
• Newspaper: 26 Jun 1913, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Visiting relatives; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 3 Mar 1914, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Mr. and Mrs. Fred White attended the funeral of a nephew near Zulu, Ind., yesterday afternoon; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8
• Census: 1920, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio, United States; as Clara A. White, wife, in the household of Frederick W. White; Address:
  West Street
• Newspaper: 6 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1
• Census: 1930, Milan, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States; as Clara White, wife, in the household of Fred W. White
• Newspaper: 22 Sep 1949, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Visited relatives; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"

Notes:

Newspaper:


—.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.

Newspaper:

The first annual reunion of the Shelley family was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shelley on South Main Street. Thirty-seven relatives and friends were present to enjoy the bountiful potluck dinner, namely: Francis Shelley, D. E. White, Clara White, Arthur White and family, all of Milan, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peterson of Coldwater, Mich., N. M. Brewer of Paulding, Russell Souers and wife, and Katie Peterson, of Bronson, Mich., Mr and Ms. R. A. Shoemaker of Toledo, Mrs. Eliza Leeth of Haviland, Mrs. Lillie Medsker of Monroeville, Mrs. Vinie Soloway of Dixon, Mrs. F. M. Shoemaker and Mrs. Mary J. Buerkle of Payne.

Newspaper:

Francis Shelley and Mrs. F. W. White and son, Robert, of Milan visited relatives here the fore part of the week.

Clarissa married Frederick W. White on 20 Jan 1888 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Frederick was born in Oct 1868 in Ohio, United States; died on 17 May 1930; was buried in May 1930 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Emily Adaline Shelley
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Adaline Shelley, daughter, in the household of Francis Shelley
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8
• Newspaper: 6 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1

Notes:

Newspaper:


—.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.

Newspaper:

The first annual reunion of the Shelley family was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shelley on South Main Street. Thirty-seven relatives and friends were present to enjoy the bountiful potluck dinner, namely: Francis Shelley, D. E. White, Clara White, Arthur White and family, all of Milan, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peterson of Coldwater, Mich., N. M. Brewer of Paulding, Russell Souers and wife, and Katie Peterson, of Bronson, Mich., Mr and Ms. R. A. Shoemaker of Toledo, Mrs. Eliza Leeth of Haviland, Mrs. Lillie Medsker of Monroeville, Mrs. Vinie Soloway of Dixon, Mrs. F. M. Shoemaker and Mrs. Mary J. Buerkle of Payne.

Adaline married Christian Ingwer Peterson on 1 May 1891 in East Gilead, Branch County, Michigan, United States. Christian was born on 13 Jan 1870 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; died on 12 Jun 1949 in East Gilead, Branch County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Jun 1949 in Branch County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Ernest C. Shelley, son, laborer, in the household of Peter Shelley
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Ernest Shelly, laborer, head of household
• Census: 1910, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Ernest C. Shelley, widowed, paper mill laborer, head of household
• Census: 1920, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Ernest, beater man at papermill, head of household; Address:
  1726 North Burdick Street

Family/Spouse: Cynthia Jane Lyons. Cynthia was born on 9 Jul 1864 in Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States; died on 24 Jul 1953 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Jul 1953 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ernest married Emily Florence Leeth on 22 Oct 1885 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Emily (daughter of John Leeth, Jr. and Nancy Walls) was born on 27 Sep 1866 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Oct 1905 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Benjamin F. Shelley, son, farm laborer, in the household of Peter Shelley
• Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Benjamin F. Shelley, day laborer, head of household

Notes:

Census:

Also listed in this household Edward Stultz, servant, age 21

Benjamin married Eliza Payne on 20 Nov 1884 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Eliza and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Katherine Louvina Borders on 13 Nov 1886 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Katherine was born on 14 Oct 1867 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 2 Feb 1964 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States; was buried in Feb 1964 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as William M. Shelley, son, in the household of Peter Shelley

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph T. Shelley, son, in the household of Peter Shelley

Joseph married Pearl Pardee on 1 Aug 1903 in Kenton, Houghton County, Michigan, United States. Pearl was born in 1886 in Michigan, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa L. Shelley, daughter, in the household of Peter Shelley
• Newspaper: 6 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1

Notes:

Newspaper:

The first annual reunion of the Shelley family was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shelley on South Main Street. Thirty-seven relatives and friends were present to enjoy the bountiful potluck dinner, namely: Francis Shelley, D. E. White, Clara White, Arthur White and family, all of Milan, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peterson of Coldwater, Mich., N. M. Brewer of Paulding, Russell Souers and wife, and Katie Peterson, of Bronson, Mich., Mr and Ms. R. A. Shoemaker of Toledo, Mrs. Eliza Leeth of Haviland, Mrs. Lillie Medsker of Monroeville, Mrs. Vinie Soloway of Dixon, Mrs. F. M. Shoemaker and Mrs. Mary J. Buerkle of Payne.

Louisa married John S. Medsker on 27 Oct 1891 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. John was born on 5 Apr 1866 in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Mar 1949 in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Edna M. Shelley, daughter, in the household of Peter Shelley

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 5 Jun 1941; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 5 June 1941, p4

Notes:

Newspaper:

Paulding Years Ago
News items taken from the Paulding Republican issue of July 8, 1909:
A large barn on the Henry Shelley farm one mile north of Payne was struck by Lightning and burned to the ground. Lightning also struck a barn on the Abe-Mathias farm, one and three-fourths miles northeast of Payne and was burned down. Contents of the barn were destroyed including a team of horses.

Henry married Flora Maggie Glenn on 6 May 1902 in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. Flora was born on 9 Mar 1884 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 12 Oct 1936; was buried in Oct 1936 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Misc: had no children
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Quince, son, in the household of Solomon Quince
• Newspaper: 13 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

Newspaper:

Part XLII
Pioneers
Shelley-Quince Families
No doubt the presence of several French families in this section attracted Francis Quince to this Land of opportunity, but land of privation, want and hard toil, and "it was by faith they sojourned in this land of promise," not knowing of its future as the garden spot of Ohio. Some of our heroic pioneers lived to see the morning glint of the day of promise; others died not knowing or dreaming of the great future of this great country.
Francis Quince was born in France, May 28, 1816. He came to this country when a young man and settled in Richland county, It was here that he married Catherine Shelley, daughter of Francis and Mary (Shanberg) Shelley, Feb. 13, 1842. She was born in France, Sept. 8, 1822. To Mr. and Mrs. Quince were born six children. Mary was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Nov. 1842, died May 1843. Solomon was born in Richland county, Nov. 5, 1845. Mary Celia was born in Richland county, Sept. 10, 1847, who became the wife of John P. Radenbaugh and is still living. Francis A. Jr., was born in Richland County, Aug. 2, 1849. Laura A. was born July 27, 1852 and died Nov. 8, 1879. Laura married Jarins Bobo to whom were born two children, Celia who became the wife of John Radenbaugh, Jr., and died in Anacortes, Washington, March 26, 1906, and Frank who lives in Spokane, Washington. Catherine was born in Paulding county, Aug. 12, 1856 and and died in October 1860.
Mr. Quince came to Paulding county in 1856 and settled on the farm which is now owned by his grandson, Frank Radenbaugh. Here they lived exemplary lives true to their Catholic faith in which they raised their children. In their home the itenerant priest found a hearty welcome and performed his priestly offices. It was on one of these visits that Felicia Barbier now Mrs. Charles Pio was baptized. The children attended what was called the Wiltsie school which was located in the angle between the Paulding road and the Wiltsie cemetery road. The teachers were Mrs. Theodora Merchant, Dr. Cunningham and Aelac Kilpatrick.
Mr. Quince was township trustee for six years; and treasurer one year. His death occurred July 8, 1879, aged 63 years. Mrs. Quince survived him until Aug. 26, 1898, aged almost 76 years. They were both buried in the Snellenberger cemetery.
Solomon—whose name was Joseph Solomon Quince was married in Paulding county Feb 12, 1872 to Mary Anastasie Socie who was the daughter of Eugene and Frances (Cholley) Socie and born in Stark county, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1850. Their family was Francis E. born November 22, 1872 and married Viola Smith—no children. Mary C. was born September 28, 1874, and married Christopher Vauble. They have one son Christian now a soldier. Charles J. was born January 4, 1878. Edward F. was born October 20, 1879, died February 7, 1881. Mary Celia married John P. Radenbaugh, December 7, 1866. Their family will be given later in business section of Payne. Francis A Jr., was married January 13, 1873 to Miss Agatha Lothammer, born in France in 1852 and the daughter of Theobold and Mary M. (Gamber) Lothammer. To this union were born Cahterine M., Oct. 6, 1873 and married David Smith, they have two children, Celia and Charles, Mary Celeste born April 11, 1875 and married Charles Speice. They have no children. Morris O., was born June 29, 1877.
A great tragedy occurred in this family August 19, 1880, when the father working in a clearing started for the house when a storm came up. He had his ax on his shoulder when struck by lightning; the ax acting as a conductor. The widow afterward became the wife of John Pearl to whom was born one son, Vinie Pearl.
(Continued Next Week)

Francis married Martha Viola Smith on 30 Jun 1901 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Martha was born on 8 Sep 1881 in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; died on 5 Mar 1970 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Mar 1970 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mary C. Quince, daughter, in the household of Solomon Quince
• Newspaper: 13 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

Newspaper:

Part XLII
Pioneers
Shelley-Quince Families
No doubt the presence of several French families in this section attracted Francis Quince to this Land of opportunity, but land of privation, want and hard toil, and "it was by faith they sojourned in this land of promise," not knowing of its future as the garden spot of Ohio. Some of our heroic pioneers lived to see the morning glint of the day of promise; others died not knowing or dreaming of the great future of this great country.
Francis Quince was born in France, May 28, 1816. He came to this country when a young man and settled in Richland county, It was here that he married Catherine Shelley, daughter of Francis and Mary (Shanberg) Shelley, Feb. 13, 1842. She was born in France, Sept. 8, 1822. To Mr. and Mrs. Quince were born six children. Mary was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Nov. 1842, died May 1843. Solomon was born in Richland county, Nov. 5, 1845. Mary Celia was born in Richland county, Sept. 10, 1847, who became the wife of John P. Radenbaugh and is still living. Francis A. Jr., was born in Richland County, Aug. 2, 1849. Laura A. was born July 27, 1852 and died Nov. 8, 1879. Laura married Jarins Bobo to whom were born two children, Celia who became the wife of John Radenbaugh, Jr., and died in Anacortes, Washington, March 26, 1906, and Frank who lives in Spokane, Washington. Catherine was born in Paulding county, Aug. 12, 1856 and and died in October 1860.
Mr. Quince came to Paulding county in 1856 and settled on the farm which is now owned by his grandson, Frank Radenbaugh. Here they lived exemplary lives true to their Catholic faith in which they raised their children. In their home the itenerant priest found a hearty welcome and performed his priestly offices. It was on one of these visits that Felicia Barbier now Mrs. Charles Pio was baptized. The children attended what was called the Wiltsie school which was located in the angle between the Paulding road and the Wiltsie cemetery road. The teachers were Mrs. Theodora Merchant, Dr. Cunningham and Aelac Kilpatrick.
Mr. Quince was township trustee for six years; and treasurer one year. His death occurred July 8, 1879, aged 63 years. Mrs. Quince survived him until Aug. 26, 1898, aged almost 76 years. They were both buried in the Snellenberger cemetery.
Solomon—whose name was Joseph Solomon Quince was married in Paulding county Feb 12, 1872 to Mary Anastasie Socie who was the daughter of Eugene and Frances (Cholley) Socie and born in Stark county, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1850. Their family was Francis E. born November 22, 1872 and married Viola Smith—no children. Mary C. was born September 28, 1874, and married Christopher Vauble. They have one son Christian now a soldier. Charles J. was born January 4, 1878. Edward F. was born October 20, 1879, died February 7, 1881. Mary Celia married John P. Radenbaugh, December 7, 1866. Their family will be given later in business section of Payne. Francis A Jr., was married January 13, 1873 to Miss Agatha Lothammer, born in France in 1852 and the daughter of Theobold and Mary M. (Gamber) Lothammer. To this union were born Cahterine M., Oct. 6, 1873 and married David Smith, they have two children, Celia and Charles, Mary Celeste born April 11, 1875 and married Charles Speice. They have no children. Morris O., was born June 29, 1877.
A great tragedy occurred in this family August 19, 1880, when the father working in a clearing started for the house when a storm came up. He had his ax on his shoulder when struck by lightning; the ax acting as a conductor. The widow afterward became the wife of John Pearl to whom was born one son, Vinie Pearl.
(Continued Next Week)

Mary married Christopher Vauble on 16 Nov 1897 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Christopher and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Charles J. Quince, in the household of Solomon Quince
• Newspaper: 13 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; medium height, stout, blue eyes and dark hair
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  local board
• Occupation: 12 Sep 1918; Owner of Saloon
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  722 Thurston

Notes:

Newspaper:

Part XLII
Pioneers
Shelley-Quince Families
No doubt the presence of several French families in this section attracted Francis Quince to this Land of opportunity, but land of privation, want and hard toil, and "it was by faith they sojourned in this land of promise," not knowing of its future as the garden spot of Ohio. Some of our heroic pioneers lived to see the morning glint of the day of promise; others died not knowing or dreaming of the great future of this great country.
Francis Quince was born in France, May 28, 1816. He came to this country when a young man and settled in Richland county, It was here that he married Catherine Shelley, daughter of Francis and Mary (Shanberg) Shelley, Feb. 13, 1842. She was born in France, Sept. 8, 1822. To Mr. and Mrs. Quince were born six children. Mary was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Nov. 1842, died May 1843. Solomon was born in Richland county, Nov. 5, 1845. Mary Celia was born in Richland county, Sept. 10, 1847, who became the wife of John P. Radenbaugh and is still living. Francis A. Jr., was born in Richland County, Aug. 2, 1849. Laura A. was born July 27, 1852 and died Nov. 8, 1879. Laura married Jarins Bobo to whom were born two children, Celia who became the wife of John Radenbaugh, Jr., and died in Anacortes, Washington, March 26, 1906, and Frank who lives in Spokane, Washington. Catherine was born in Paulding county, Aug. 12, 1856 and and died in October 1860.
Mr. Quince came to Paulding county in 1856 and settled on the farm which is now owned by his grandson, Frank Radenbaugh. Here they lived exemplary lives true to their Catholic faith in which they raised their children. In their home the itenerant priest found a hearty welcome and performed his priestly offices. It was on one of these visits that Felicia Barbier now Mrs. Charles Pio was baptized. The children attended what was called the Wiltsie school which was located in the angle between the Paulding road and the Wiltsie cemetery road. The teachers were Mrs. Theodora Merchant, Dr. Cunningham and Aelac Kilpatrick.
Mr. Quince was township trustee for six years; and treasurer one year. His death occurred July 8, 1879, aged 63 years. Mrs. Quince survived him until Aug. 26, 1898, aged almost 76 years. They were both buried in the Snellenberger cemetery.
Solomon—whose name was Joseph Solomon Quince was married in Paulding county Feb 12, 1872 to Mary Anastasie Socie who was the daughter of Eugene and Frances (Cholley) Socie and born in Stark county, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1850. Their family was Francis E. born November 22, 1872 and married Viola Smith—no children. Mary C. was born September 28, 1874, and married Christopher Vauble. They have one son Christian now a soldier. Charles J. was born January 4, 1878. Edward F. was born October 20, 1879, died February 7, 1881. Mary Celia married John P. Radenbaugh, December 7, 1866. Their family will be given later in business section of Payne. Francis A Jr., was married January 13, 1873 to Miss Agatha Lothammer, born in France in 1852 and the daughter of Theobold and Mary M. (Gamber) Lothammer. To this union were born Cahterine M., Oct. 6, 1873 and married David Smith, they have two children, Celia and Charles, Mary Celeste born April 11, 1875 and married Charles Speice. They have no children. Morris O., was born June 29, 1877.
A great tragedy occurred in this family August 19, 1880, when the father working in a clearing started for the house when a storm came up. He had his ax on his shoulder when struck by lightning; the ax acting as a conductor. The widow afterward became the wife of John Pearl to whom was born one son, Vinie Pearl.
(Continued Next Week)

Charles married Elizabeth Prelipp on 22 Apr 1912 in Huron County, Ohio, United States. Elizabeth was born on 3 Jul 1888 in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Edward F. Quince, son, in the household of Solomon Quince
• Newspaper: 13 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

Newspaper:

Part XLII
Pioneers
Shelley-Quince Families
No doubt the presence of several French families in this section attracted Francis Quince to this Land of opportunity, but land of privation, want and hard toil, and "it was by faith they sojourned in this land of promise," not knowing of its future as the garden spot of Ohio. Some of our heroic pioneers lived to see the morning glint of the day of promise; others died not knowing or dreaming of the great future of this great country.
Francis Quince was born in France, May 28, 1816. He came to this country when a young man and settled in Richland county, It was here that he married Catherine Shelley, daughter of Francis and Mary (Shanberg) Shelley, Feb. 13, 1842. She was born in France, Sept. 8, 1822. To Mr. and Mrs. Quince were born six children. Mary was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Nov. 1842, died May 1843. Solomon was born in Richland county, Nov. 5, 1845. Mary Celia was born in Richland county, Sept. 10, 1847, who became the wife of John P. Radenbaugh and is still living. Francis A. Jr., was born in Richland County, Aug. 2, 1849. Laura A. was born July 27, 1852 and died Nov. 8, 1879. Laura married Jarins Bobo to whom were born two children, Celia who became the wife of John Radenbaugh, Jr., and died in Anacortes, Washington, March 26, 1906, and Frank who lives in Spokane, Washington. Catherine was born in Paulding county, Aug. 12, 1856 and and died in October 1860.
Mr. Quince came to Paulding county in 1856 and settled on the farm which is now owned by his grandson, Frank Radenbaugh. Here they lived exemplary lives true to their Catholic faith in which they raised their children. In their home the itenerant priest found a hearty welcome and performed his priestly offices. It was on one of these visits that Felicia Barbier now Mrs. Charles Pio was baptized. The children attended what was called the Wiltsie school which was located in the angle between the Paulding road and the Wiltsie cemetery road. The teachers were Mrs. Theodora Merchant, Dr. Cunningham and Aelac Kilpatrick.
Mr. Quince was township trustee for six years; and treasurer one year. His death occurred July 8, 1879, aged 63 years. Mrs. Quince survived him until Aug. 26, 1898, aged almost 76 years. They were both buried in the Snellenberger cemetery.
Solomon—whose name was Joseph Solomon Quince was married in Paulding county Feb 12, 1872 to Mary Anastasie Socie who was the daughter of Eugene and Frances (Cholley) Socie and born in Stark county, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1850. Their family was Francis E. born November 22, 1872 and married Viola Smith—no children. Mary C. was born September 28, 1874, and married Christopher Vauble. They have one son Christian now a soldier. Charles J. was born January 4, 1878. Edward F. was born October 20, 1879, died February 7, 1881. Mary Celia married John P. Radenbaugh, December 7, 1866. Their family will be given later in business section of Payne. Francis A Jr., was married January 13, 1873 to Miss Agatha Lothammer, born in France in 1852 and the daughter of Theobold and Mary M. (Gamber) Lothammer. To this union were born Cahterine M., Oct. 6, 1873 and married David Smith, they have two children, Celia and Charles, Mary Celeste born April 11, 1875 and married Charles Speice. They have no children. Morris O., was born June 29, 1877.
A great tragedy occurred in this family August 19, 1880, when the father working in a clearing started for the house when a storm came up. He had his ax on his shoulder when struck by lightning; the ax acting as a conductor. The widow afterward became the wife of John Pearl to whom was born one son, Vinie Pearl.
(Continued Next Week)

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Frank Radenbaugh, in the household of John Radenbaugh

Francis married Cynthia Generva Snellenberger on 15 May 1892 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Cynthia was born on 30 Jan 1875; died on 27 Nov 1955; was buried in Nov 1955 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah A. Radenbaugh, in the household of John Radenbaugh

Sarah married William H. L. Harris on 25 Nov 1886 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. William was born on 26 Mar 1862 in New Jersey, United States; and died; was buried in 1898 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Mrs. Zehiel Croy and children are visiting her mother, Mrs. Cecelia Radenbaugh and her brothers, Frank and Henry Radenbaugh. (The Fort Wayne Daily News, Saturday March 31)

Catherine married Jehile Dimmick Croy on 9 Mar 1898 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Jehile was born on 30 Oct 1879 in Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 10 Feb 1939 in Adams Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 13 Feb 1939 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Lonnie Radenbaugh
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lonnie Radenbaugh, son, in the household of John Radenbaugh
• Newspaper: 25 Sep 1924; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 25 September 1924, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sargent and Miss Gladys Mikle of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Harry Lee of Clyde, O., Miss Delia Radenbaugh and John Brookner of Milan, Mich., Don Price of Paulding, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Houk and Mrs. Catherine Shugars were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Radenbaugh and family.

Alonzo married Ollie May Belle Houk on 4 Jun 1902 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Ollie was born on 17 Feb 1880 in Ohio, United States; died on 10 Mar 1942 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 12 Mar 1942 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Radenbaugh, son, in the household of John Radenbaugh
• Newspaper: 5 Jun 1930; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 5 June 1930, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

H. M. Radenbaugh and children Delores, Paul and Robert of Milan, Mich., visited the Radenbaughs here over the week-end.

Henry married Idella Haggerty on 28 Nov 1902 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Idella was born on 21 Jun 1883 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 Mar 1919 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Mar 1919 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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


Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Obituary:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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

Other Events:

• Name: Gerty Leeth

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

Precinct A-Fourth Ward
Charles H. Leeth

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

Obituary:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry L. Leeth, son in the household of Eleven Leth
• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Harry L. Leeth, son, farm laborer, in the household Leven Leeth
• Physical Description: 5 Jun 1917; medium height, medium build, brown eyes and brown hair
• Military: 5 Jun 1917, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 5 Jun 1917, Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; farmer; Address:
  Harrman and Son
• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1920, Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry Leeth, railroad laborer, head of household; Address:
  River Street
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, p8
• Newspaper: 13 Aug 1925; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 13 August 1925, p8
• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry L. Leeth, laborer in clay works, head of household; Address:
  Vine Street
• Residence: 1935, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939, Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday; Address:
  The Oakwood News
• Census: 1940, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry Leeth, millrite in tile factory, head of household, same residence in 1935
• Physical Description: 27 Apr 1942; white, 5'6", 175 lbs, hazel eyes, brown hair and ruddy complexion
• Military: 27 Apr 1942, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWII Draft
• Residence: 27 Apr 1942, Latty, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  R. 1
• Obituary: 23 Apr 1970; Newspaper unknown

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Physical Description:
Mashed finger on left hand.

Obituary:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Rhoda had more children, names unknown.

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Obituary:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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Obituary:


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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

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

Anna married Emmet Clarence Skinner on 25 Sep 1913 in Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States. Emmet was born on 21 Jan 1894 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 11 Oct 1918 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Dessie Irene Buerkle

Notes:

Died:


OBITUARY
—Desa Irene "Dessie" Buerkle, 96, formerly of Ottawa, Payne, and Findlay, died at 10:50 p.m., Monday, October 20, 1997, in St. Francis Home, where she had resided since 1990.
—She was born in Payne, OH, September 22, 1901, the daughter of William and Mary Jane (Shelley) Buerkle. She had never married.
—Several nieces and nephews survived.
—The last of 15 children, she retired in 1983, as a self-employed music teacher, after more than 25 years of teaching piano and guitar lessons in Ottawa and Tiffin. Prior to teaching music, Miss Buerkle had been an art teacher in Chicago, IL, and during the early 1920's, she was employed as a registered nurse for 6 years.
—She received a degree in liberal arts from St. Francis College, Joliet, IL, in 1938; received her bachelor of fine arts degree from the Chicago Art Institute in 1945 and later studied music at Heidelberg College.
—The author of two books, "Miniatures," was published in 1984 by the Hubbard Publishing Co. of Defiance. The subject matter of this book was taken from her experiences as a music teacher. Her second book, "Seventeen Story Birch" was published in 1986 by Haefling Publishing Co. of Tiffin. This book was about her family history and background.
—She also was the author of many poems and received numerous Golden and Silver Poet awards for her poetry from World of Poetry, Inc., Sacramento, CA. She wrote the "Book of Poems" and it was published in 1991 by Dell Printing Co. of Tiffin and "Once Upon a Farm" in 1996 by Hubbard Printing Co.
—Miss Buerkle was a former member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Findlay, and a member of the Ohio Teacher's Association, National Guild of Piano Teachers, and the Catholic Ladies of Columbia.
—A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 23, 1997, in St. Francis Home Chapel with the Rev. Kent Kaufman officiating. Interment was in St. Francis Convent Cemetery.
—Arrangements were under the direction of the Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home of Findlay.

Family/Spouse: George Cleve Nichols. George was born on 5 Jun 1884; died in Jul 1970 in Union City, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joanna married James Lewis Watson on 15 Aug 1910 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, United States. James was born on 22 Oct 1891 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Oct 1963 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Oct 1963 in Sherwood, Branch County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clara married Peter L. Bronson on 6 May 1911 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, United States. Peter was born on 26 Dec 1887 in Michigan, United States; died in Dec 1962 in Michigan, United States; was buried in Dec 1962 in East Gilead, Branch County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Bessie Marie Heroy on 12 Jul 1917 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, United States. Bessie was born on 17 Mar 1901; died in Mar 1985 in Kinderhook, Branch County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Mar 1985 in Kinderhook, Branch County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nellie married Theodore Markley on 20 Sep 1916 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, United States, and was divorced in 1943 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, United States. Theodore was born in Mar 1877; died on 20 Dec 1959. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nellie married Julius Rosseel on 15 Jan 1944 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States. Julius was born on 8 May 1905 in Fremont, Steuben County, Indiana, United States; died in 1988. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Florence M. Forester on 20 Apr 1931 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States. Florence was born on 9 Jan 1908 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States; died on 3 Feb 1955 in Fremont, Steuben County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fay married Pauline Nora Dilsaver on 6 Jul 1925 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. Pauline was born on 6 Jul 1908 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; died on 10 Mar 1998 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ray married Jessie Watson on 30 Jun 1931 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, United States. Jessie was born on 16 Jan 1909 in Sherwood, Branch County, Michigan, United States; died on 4 May 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Newspaper unknown
• Name: Ada Ellis
• Name: Ada Sours
• Newspaper: 6 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1

Notes:

Obituary:

Ada Ellis
Montgomery -- Ada Ellis, 77, of 402 McCallum St., Montgomery, died Monday (April 14, 1986) at the Hillsdale Community Health Center following an extended illness.
Born in East Giled, Branch County, April 11, 1909, she was the daughter of Christian and Addie Shelly Peterson.
She was retired from Crotty Corp. in Quincy.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Hollis (Helen) Firestone of Montgomery; one son, Frank Sours Sr. of Battle Creek; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at the Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind., Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at the East Gilead Cemetery.

Newspaper:

The first annual reunion of the Shelley family was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shelley on South Main Street. Thirty-seven relatives and friends were present to enjoy the bountiful potluck dinner, namely: Francis Shelley, D. E. White, Clara White, Arthur White and family, all of Milan, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peterson of Coldwater, Mich., N. M. Brewer of Paulding, Russell Souers and wife, and Katie Peterson, of Bronson, Mich., Mr and Ms. R. A. Shoemaker of Toledo, Mrs. Eliza Leeth of Haviland, Mrs. Lillie Medsker of Monroeville, Mrs. Vinie Soloway of Dixon, Mrs. F. M. Shoemaker and Mrs. Mary J. Buerkle of Payne.

Family/Spouse: Russell Sours. Russell was born on 11 Mar 1905 in Indiana, United States; died on 18 Jun 1974 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 9 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1

Notes:

Newspaper:

The first annual reunion of the Shelley family was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shelley on South Main Street. Thirty-seven relatives and friends were present to enjoy the bountiful potluck dinner, namely: Francis Shelley, D. E. White, Clara White, Arthur White and family, all of Milan, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peterson of Coldwater, Mich., N. M. Brewer of Paulding, Russell Souers and wife, and Katie Peterson, of Bronson, Mich., Mr and Ms. R. A. Shoemaker of Toledo, Mrs. Eliza Leeth of Haviland, Mrs. Lillie Medsker of Monroeville, Mrs. Vinie Soloway of Dixon, Mrs. F. M. Shoemaker and Mrs. Mary J. Buerkle of Payne.

Family/Spouse: Merle Hoover. Merle was born in 1908; died in in Union City, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Avery C. Shelley, son, in the household of Benjamin F. Shelley

Avery married Hannah M. Wagoner on 15 Dec 1943 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Hannah was born in 1892 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Mary E. Shelley, daughter, in the household of Benjamin F. Shelley

Family/Spouse: Thomas Patterson. Thomas was born in 1887 in Colorado, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Ford Orvis Bamber on 27 Jun 1909 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States. Ford was born on 1 Nov 1879 in Oakland County, Michigan, United States; died on 21 Jun 1923 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• AFN: 7JGV-SH
• Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Ida M. Shelley, daughter, in the household of Benjamin F. Shelley

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Maple M. Shelley, daughter, in the household of Benjamin F. Shelley

Maple married Joseph L. Hershey on 29 Jan 1921 in King County, Washington, United States. Joseph was born in 1894 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Leonard E. Shelley, son, in the household of Benjamin F. Shelley

Forrest married Loretta Charlotte Greene in 1931. Loretta was born on 19 Jan 1914 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States; died in Dec 1976 in Coeur D'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, United States; was buried in Dec 1976 in Coeur D'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Forrest married Doris Leona Larson on 24 Aug 1946 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, United States, and was divorced in 1951 in Shoshone, Idaho, United States. Doris was born on 22 Dec 1922 in Wallace, Shoshone, Idaho, United States; died on 12 Feb 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Floyd married Mildred Gertrude Knefelkampe on 19 Sep 1928. Mildred was born on 3 Jun 1907 in Benton County, Indiana, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Orville married Lillian Dorothy Smith on 28 Feb 1925 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Lillian was born about 1909 in Antrim County, Michigan, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]