John Leeth, Sr.

Other Events:

• Property: 1817, Pike County, Ohio, United States; purchased 22.5 acres for $100 from Levi Walls, Jr.; Address:
  (containing in the whole twenty two acres and one half, being pa
• Census: 1820, Sunfish Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John Leath, head of household
• Property: 11 Apr 1827, Pike County, Ohio, United States; purchased 100 acres for $300 from Robert Haines; Address:
  (part of Survey Number 4321)
• Property: 26 Apr 1828, Pike County, Ohio, United States; sold 100 acres for $300 to William Moore; Address:
  (part of survey Number 4321 originally patented in the name of R
• Census: 1830, Camp Creek Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John Leath, head of household
• Property: 2 Oct 1838, Pike County, Ohio, United States; purchased 66-2/3 acres for $100 from Lewis Wheaton; Address:
  (part of survey No: 9311)
• Property: 29 Feb 1840, Pike County, Ohio, United States; sold 66-2/3 acres for $200 to Gorden Monroe; Address:
  (part of Survey No. 9311)
• Beneficiary: 5 Jun 1841; in the will of his father-in-law, John Long, as John Leathe
• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John Leith, farmer, head of household
• Property: 14 Oct 1858, Pike County, Ohio, United States; purchased 85.75 acres for $175.00 from Thomas Mountjoy, deceased; Address:
  (part of land lying on the waters of No Name Creek, Entry 12697,
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John Leeth, Sr., farmer, head of household
• Property: 10 Dec 1864, Pike County, Ohio, United States; sold 85.75 acres for $300 to S. H. McKee and W. A. Wills; Address:
  (part of land lying on the waters of No Name Creek, Entry 12697,
• Property: 16 Nov 1865, Pike County, Ohio, United States; sold 5 acres for $60 to Jas. G. Leeth, Jr.; Address:
  (part of land lying on the waters of No Name Creek, Entry 12697,
• Property: 16 Nov 1865, Pike County, Ohio, United States; sold 80 acres for $800 to Philip Waldren; Address:
  (part of land lying on the waters of No Name Creek, Entry 12697,

Notes:

There were several John Leeths in Ohio during this time period.

John Leeth, Sr.'s parents may be John Leath b. 1765 in Sussex County, Virginia and Lucretia Parham. They were married 28 October 1781 in Sussex County, Virginia.

Birth:
questionable

Property:

Signed: Levi (his mark) Walls and Mary (her mark) Walls
Witness: (no names)
vA, p326

Property:

Signed: R. Haines and Catharine Haines
Witness: Daniel Trempor and David Jones
vC, p410

Property:

Signed: John (his mark) Leeth and Catharine (her mark) Leeth
Date: 26 April 1828
Witness: Castleman Streat and Thos. Brown
vC, p118

Property:

Signed: Lews (his mark) Wheaton and Sarah (her mark) Wheaton
Witness: Simon Johnson and Peter Patterson
v5, p563

Property:

Signed: John (his mark) Leeth and Catharina Leeth
Witness: James Leeth and Isaiah How
v6, p320

Census:

also listed in the same household is Mary Wakeman, age 10, female, born Ohio

Family/Spouse: Catharine Long. Catharine (daughter of John Long and Catherine _____) was born in 1787 in Virginia, United States; died after 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Samuel Leath
• Census: 1830, Camp Creek Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel Leath
• Census: 1850, Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois, United States; as Samuel Leeth, head of household
• Census: 1860, Paris Township, Edgar County, Illinois, United States; as Samuel Leath, farmer, head of household

Samuel married Anna Walls on 13 Mar 1822 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Anna (daughter of Levin Walls and Frances Curry) was born in 1804; died before 1877. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Prudence Ritchie, in the household of James Ritchie
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Prudence Richey, in the household of James Richey
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Prudence Richey, in the household of James Richey

Prudence married James Richey about 1840 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. James was born in 1809 in England; died on 22 Nov 1870 in Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Elizabeth Lawson, in the household of David Lawson
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Elizabeth Lawson, in the household of David Lawson
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Elizabeth Lawson, in the household of David Lawson

Elizabeth married David Nathaniel Lawson on 4 Jan 1835 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. David (son of Living and Living) was born in 1806 in Virginia, United States; died on 10 Dec 1875 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Dec 1875 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as James Leith, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as James Leeth, day laborer, head of household

James married Mary Walls on 19 Dec 1842 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Mary was born about 1820 in Ohio, United States; died before 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Cornelius Leith, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Cornelius Leeth, farmer, head of household

Notes:

Cornelius, b. 1818, OH, d. bef 1880, md. Nov. 26, 1841, Pike County, OH to Matilda Walls, b. Apr. 1820, OH. (Matilda and Mary were sisters). Cornelius and Matilda had 8 children. They are in the 1850 census, Pebble Township, Pike County, OH.

Cornelius married Matilda Walls on 26 Nov 1841 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Matilda (daughter of Levi Walls, Jr. and Susannah Harmanson) was born between 1820 and 1824 in Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Harriet Lawson, in the household of John Lawson
• Census: 1860, West Middleburgh, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Harriet Lawson, in the household of John Lawson
• Census: 1870, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Harriett Lawson, in the household of John Lawson
• Census: 1880, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Harriet Lawson, wife, in the household of John Lawson

Notes:

Harriet, b. 1820, OH, md. Sept. 19, 1839, Pike County, OH to John Henry Lawson, b. abt 1818, OH (I don't know if John and David are related). They had 4 children. They are in the 1850 census, Pebble Township, Pike County, OH pg 368 and one other pg not given

Harriett married Rev John Henry Lawson on 19 Sep 1839 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. John (son of Living and Living) was born on 15 Mar 1818 in Grayson County, Virginia, United States; died on 28 Nov 1900 in Logan County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 1900 in Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Census:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as James Lawson, in the household of David Lawson
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as James Lawson, in the household of David Lawson
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States

James married Sarah Ann Crawford on 25 Dec 1868 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Sarah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah A. Lawson, in the household of David Lawson
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah A. Walls, in the household of Willbourne Walls
• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah A. Walls, wife, in the household of Wilborn Walls

Sarah married Randolph Wilburn Walls on 30 Aug 1855. Randolph (son of Levin Walls and Disa Adams) was born on 9 Feb 1830 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 14 Mar 1909 in Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 15 Mar 1909 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Lawson, in the household of David Lawson
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Lawson, in the household of David Lawson

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John W. Lawson, in the household of David Lawson
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John W. Lawson, in the household of David Lawson
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John W. Lawson, farm laborer, in the household of David Lawson

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Mary A. Lawson, in the household of David Lawson
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Lawson, in the household of David Lawson
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Mary A. Lawson, in the household of David Lawson

Family/Spouse: George Newton Williamson. George was born on 9 Nov 1861 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 3 Jun 1940 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John F. Knisley on 5 Dec 1871 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. John was born on 6 Jul 1852 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 16 Jul 1882 in Perry Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Mahlon Lawson, in the household of David Lawson
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Mahlon A. Lawson, farm laborer, in the household of David Lawson

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Elizabeth Lawson, in the household of David Lawson

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Susannah Leith, in the household of James Leith
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Susan Leeth, in the household of James Leeth
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Catharine Leith, in the household of James Leith
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Catherine Leeth, in the household of James Leeth
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Matilda Leith, in the household of James Leith
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Matilda Leeth, in the household of James Leeth
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Locaster Leeth, in the household of James Leeth
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel M. Leeth, in the household of James Leeth

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Caroline Leeth, in the household of James Leeth
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Isadore Leeth, in the household of James Leeth
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John Leith, in the household of Cornelius Leith
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John Leeth, in the household of Cornelius Leeth
• Military: 15 Jul 1863, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; registered for the Civil War Draft
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John Leeth, laborer, head of household
• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John Leath, farm laborer, head of household
• Census: 1900, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John Leeth, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1910, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John Leeth, laborer, head of household
• Census: 1920, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as John Leeth, father, in the household of Sherman Leeth

John married Sarah Elizabeth Campbell on 1 May 1866 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Sarah was born on 10 Dec 1843 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 16 Dec 1926 in New Burlington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 19 Dec 1926 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Cyntha Leith, in the household of Cornelius Leith
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Cynthia Leeth, in the household of Cornelius Leeth
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Cynthia Leeth, in the household of Matilda Leeth

Cynthia married Cyrus Amaziah Penn on 26 Jan 1877 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Cyrus was born in Aug 1827 in Adams County, Ohio, United States; died in 1899 in Adams County, Ohio, United States; was buried in 1899 in Adams County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as America Leith, in the household of Cornelius Leith
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Maria Leeth, in the household of Cornelius Leeth
• Census: 1880, Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States; as America Corns, wife, in the household of Aaron B. Corns
• Census: 1900, Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States; as America Corns, widow, mother of 4 children/4 living, head of household

America married Aaron Burr Corns on 24 Jan 1869 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Aaron was born in Oct 1835 in Scioto County, Ohio, United States; died on 14 Feb 1896 in Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Feb 1896 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Leeth, in the household of Cornelius Leeth

Other Events:

• Name: Susan C. Leeth
• Birth: Abt 1854, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Susan Leeth, in the household of Cornelius Leeth
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Susan Leeth, in the household of Matilda Leeth
• Census: 1880, Sunfish Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Susan C. Reeves, wife, in the household of Andrew K. Reeves

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

Susan married Andrew Kendrick Reeves on 8 Jun 1876 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Andrew (son of Living) was born on 2 Jan 1849 in Ohio, United States; died on 26 Mar 1926 in Sunfish Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 28 Mar 1926 in Latham, Pike County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Levi Leeth, in the household of Cornelius Leeth
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Levi Leeth, farm laborer, in the household of Matilda L
• Census: 1880, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Levi Leeth, son, in the household of Mitilda Leeth

Other Events:

• Name: Nancy Elizabeth Emrick
• Census: 1880, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy Leeth, daughter, in the household of Mitilda Leeth

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Isaac Lawson, in the household of John Lawson
• Census: 1860, West Middleburgh, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Jason Lawson, laborer, in the household of John Lawson

Other Events:

• Name: Catherine Jane Roberts
• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Catherine J. Lawson, in the household of John Lawson
• Census: 1860, West Middleburgh, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Catherine Lawson, in the household of John Lawson

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Emily Lawson, in the household of John Lawson
• Census: 1860, West Middleburgh, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Emily Lawson, in the household of John Lawson
• Census: 1870, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Emily Lawson, in the household of John Lawson
• Census: 1900, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as David Lawson, in the household of John Lawson
• Census: 1860, West Middleburgh, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as David Lawson, in the household of John Lawson
• Census: 1870, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as David Lawson, laborer, in the household of John Lawson
• Census: 1880, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as David Lawson, son, blacksmith, in the household of John Lawson

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

Obituary:

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

Obituary:

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

Obituary:

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

Died:


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

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

Other Events:

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

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

Other Events:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

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

Other Events:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

Obituary:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Rushcreek Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States; as Martin Leeth, in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Martin Leeth, son, laborer, in the household of John Leth
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Martin M. Leeth, son in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1910, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Martin Leeth, Mail Carrier, head of household
• Newspaper: 29 Oct 1914, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Daughter's 17th Birthday; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 6 Jul 1916; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 July 1916, page 5
• Newspaper: 27 Nov 1917; The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 27 November 1917, p3
• Newspaper: 20 Aug 1918; The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, 20 August 1918, p1
• Census: 1920, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Martin Leeth, Mail Carrier, head of household; Address:
  North Main Street
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, p8
• Newspaper: 13 Aug 1925; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 13 August 1925, p8
• Census: 1930, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Martin M. Leeth, Mail Carrier, head of household; Address:
  North Main Street
• Newspaper: 9 Oct 1930, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 9 October 1930, p1: Rural Carriers Meet; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Residence: 1935, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 17 Oct 1935; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1935, p1: Golden Wedding Anniversary
• Newspaper: 27 Oct 1938; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 27 October 1938, p1
• Census: 1940, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Martin M. Leeth, head of household, same residence in 1935
• Newspaper: 16 May 1940, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Sunday Guests; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 17 Oct 1940; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 October 1940, p1
• Newspaper: 22 Oct 1942; Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 29 October 1942, p1
• Newspaper: 29 Oct 1942; Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio) 29 October 1942, p1
• Obituary: 6 Apr 1944; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio) 6 April 1944, p1

Notes:

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

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Payne News
...Mart Leeth, a local mail carrier, suffered a stroke of apoplexy while up town Saturday evening and was unconscious for sometime. He was removed to his home on West Merrin street, where he is some better today.
...Charley Underwood wife and two children, of West Mansfield, O., are Spending a few days with Mart Leeth and family. (The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tuesday, August 20, 1918, pg. 12)

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


Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:
Mart Leeth, a local mail carrier, suffered a stroke of apoplexy while up town Saturday evening and was unconscioius for sometime. He was removed to his home on West Merrin street, where he is some better today.
Charley Underwood, wife and two children, of West Mansfield, O., are spending a few days with Mart Leeth and family.

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

Rural Carriers Meet
Friday evening, Oct., 3, the members of the Paulding County Rural Letter Carrier's Association held a meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth in Payne, in honor of the retirement of Mr. Leeth from duty, after almost 28 years of service as rural mail carrier on Route One.
A large number of carriers and their families from Van Wert and Defiance counties were also present, there being in all, 73 persons who enjoyed the bounteous supper which was served at 6:30 o'clock by the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary.
Postmaster W. E. Lehman, in a very able manner, then presented to Mr. Leeth a beautiful smoking set, as a token of remembrance from the boys of the Payne post-office.
A brief report of the business transacted at the National Convention, which was held at Detroit in August, was given by S. D. Mooney, who was a delegate from the Fifth District. Following this report a number of interesting talks were made by visiting post-masters and carriers.
At a late hour all departed for their homes wishing Mr. and Mrs. Leeth a very happy "vacation."

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

Married Fifty-Five Years
Mr. and Mrs. Martin M. Leeth quietly celebrated their fifth-fifth wedding anniversary, Tuesday They were honored at a family dinner at noon Sunday which was attended by the following members of the family: Emmett Leeth and daughter Mary Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan McNie and daughter Judith Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Knisely, all of Detroit, Mr and Mrs. Oscar Leeth, son Byron and daughter Patricia, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Leeth of Fort Wayne.
Mr. Leeth is a retired mail carrier. Mrs. Leeth is the former Miss Louisa Jane Underwood. They have lived in Payne all their married life. Their children are Emmett Leeth of Detroit, Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky., Oscar R. Leeth and Mrs. Alvin Silvers of Ft. Wayne. They have ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

Martin M. Leeth
Martin M. Leeth, son of John and Nancy Leeth, was born in Pike county, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1860, and departed this life at Payne, Ohio, March 31, 1944, at the age of 83 years.
He came to Paulding county with his parents during his early manhood.
He was married to Louisa Jane Underwood, October 15, 1885. To this union was born five children, Elba Clyde of Louisville, Ky., Oscar R. Of Fort Wayne, Ind., Emmett O., of Detroit, Mich., and Ethel May Silvers of Fort Wayne, Ind.
He has one brother, Leven Leeth of Payne, O., also ten grand-children and seven great-grand-children.
Mr. Leeth united with the Church of Christ in 1883 while still a young man, under the ministry of C. A. Bartlett. He remained faithful to the church, serving in various capacities and was an elder at the time of his departure.
He was a pioneer mail carrier of Payne, having served as a rural carrier for twenty-eight years. He was also a member of Flat Rock Lodge No. 580, F. & A. M.
The funeral, in charge of Gerald Snyder, was held Monday afternoon at the Church of Christ, Rev. S. G. Cameron of Gibsonburg officiating. Burial in the Wiltsie cemetery.

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

Other Events:

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

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

Other Events:

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

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

Other Events:

• Name: Samantha Cruze
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Samantha Walls, in the household of Willbourne Walls

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as David Walls, in the household of Willbourne Walls
• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as David Walls, son, farm laborer, in the household of Wilborn Walls

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy Walls, in the household of Willbourne Walls
• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy E. Walls, daughter, in the household of Wilborn Walls

Other Events:

• Name: James A. P. L. Walls
• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as James A. P. L. Walls, in the household of Willbourne Walls
• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as James L. Walls, son, in the household of Wilborn Walls
• Census: 1900, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; James L. Walls, saw mill engineer, head of household
• Census: 1910, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as James L. Walls, farmer, head of household

James married Sarah Elizabeth Knisley on 26 Jul 1893 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Sarah (daughter of John F. Knisley and Mary Adaline Lawson) was born on 22 May 1874 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 24 Oct 1896 in Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ella Moore on 26 Aug 1903 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Ella was born on 1 Oct 1880 in Morgantown, Pike County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Sanford K. Walls, in the household of Willbourne Walls
• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Santford Walls, son, in the household of Wilborn Walls
• Census: 1900, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Sandford Walls, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1910, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Kelley Walls, farmer, head of household

Sanford married Caroline Wilma Herman on 15 Jan 1899 in Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States. Caroline (daughter of Anson Ernst Herman and Caroline Bilyeonrote) was born on 18 Aug 1881 in Champaign County, Ohio, United States; died on 25 Oct 1960 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1960 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Alford Walls, son, in the household of Wilborn Walls

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Fredric Walls, son, in the household of Wilborn Walls

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Roy S. M. Walls, brother, saw mill engineer, in the household of James L. Walls

Other Events:

• Name: Libbie Knisley

Sarah married James L. Walls on 26 Jul 1893 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. James (son of Randolph Wilburn Walls and Sarah Ann Lawson) was born on 29 Aug 1864 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 25 Jan 1945 in Bellbrook, Greene County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Benton County, Indiana, United States; as Carrie H. Knisley, brother-in-law, in the household of James L, Walls
• Census: 1910, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Cary Knisley, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1920, Monroe Township, Madison County, Ohio, United States; as Carey Knisley, laborer, heead of household
• Census: 1930, Sugar Creek Township, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Cary H. Knisley, laborer, head of household
• Residence: 1935, South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, South Charleston, Madison Township, Clark County, Ohio, United States; as Cary Knisley, laborer in saw mill, head of household

Cary married Margaret Leeth on 14 Aug 1900 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Margaret (daughter of John Leeth and Sarah Elizabeth Campbell) was born on 3 Apr 1882 in Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 8 Aug 1958 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, United States; was buried in 1958 in South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Mary E. Leeth, in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Evaline Leath, daughter, in the household of John Leath
• Census: 1900, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Eveline Howland, wife, 4 children/4 living, in the household of Thomas J. Howland
• Census: 1910, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Mary E. Howland, wife, 10 children/8 living, in the household of Thomas J. Howland
• Census: 1920, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Eva Howland, widow, head of household
• Census: 1930, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Mary E. Howland, widow, farmer, head of household

Family/Spouse: Thomas J. Howland. Thomas was born on 30 Jun 1863 in Iowa, United States; died on 11 Feb 1917 in Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 13 Feb 1917 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Celia C. Leeth, in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Kate Leath, daughter, in the household of John Leath
• Census: 1910, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Celia C. Williamson, wife, 8 children/7 living, in the household of William M. Williamson
• Census: 1920, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Cela Cathrine Williamson, wife, in the household of Wm. William Williamson
• Census: 1930, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Katherine C. Williamson, wife, in the household of William Williamson
• Residence: 1935, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Kathern Williamson, wife, in the household of Wm. Williamson

Family/Spouse: Willilam Williamson. Willilam was born on 6 Mar 1868 in Paint Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States; died on 27 Jan 1944 in Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Kez Leath, son, in the household of John Leath
• Census: 1910, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Cas Leeth, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1920, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Cas Leeth, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1930, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Cas Leeth, farm laborer, head of household
• Census: 1940, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Cas Leeth, widowed, retired, head of household

Notes:

Census:

Also listed in this census is John Ford, lodger, male, age 45, widowed.

Cas married Sarah Alice Yoakum on 22 Aug 1899 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Sarah was born on 20 Sep 1883 in Ross County, Ohio, United States; died on 9 Jun 1972 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Sherman Leath, son, in the household of John Leath
• Census: 1900, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Sherman Leeth, son, in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1910, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Sherman Leeth, soni, in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1920, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Sherman Leeth, farmer, head of household

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy Leath, daughter, in the household of John Leath
• Census: 1900, Mad River Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy Lawson, wife, 3 children/ 3 living, in the household of Preston Lawson
• Census: 1910, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy Lawson, wife, 5 children,5 living, in the household of P. A. Lawson
• Census: 1920, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy A. Lawson, wife, in the household of Preston A. Lawson
• Census: 1930, Brushcreek Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy A. Lawson, wife, in the household of Preston A. Lawson
• Residence: 1935, New Burlington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, New Burlington, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy Lawson, wife, in the household of Preston Lawson

Nancy married Preston A. Lawson on 9 Nov 1893 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Preston was born in Jun 1870 in Indiana, United States; and died; was buried in 1961 in Huntsville, Logan County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Maggie Leeth
• Census: 1900, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Maggie Leeth, daughter, in the household of John Leeth
• Census: 1910, Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Margaret Knisley, wife, 2 children/2 living, in the household of Cary Knisley
• Census: 1920, Monroe Township, Madison County, Ohio, United States; as Maggie Knisley, wife, in the household of Carey Knisley
• Census: 1930, Sugar Creek Township, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Maggie Knisley, wife, in the household of Cary H. Knisley
• Residence: 1935, South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, South Charleston, Madison Township, Clark County, Ohio, United States; as Maggie Knisley, wife, in the household of Cary H. Knisley

Margaret married Cary Knisley on 14 Aug 1900 in Pike County, Ohio, United States. Cary (son of John F. Knisley and Mary Adaline Lawson) was born on 18 Dec 1879 in Benton Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 30 Jul 1949 in South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 3 Aug 1949 in South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Celvester Leeth
• Name: Sylvester Marion Leeth

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States; as Charles Corns, in the household of Aaron B. Corns
• Census: 1900, Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States; as Curtis C. Corns, son, day laborer, in the household of America Corns

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States; as Clara Corns, in the household of Aaron B. Corns

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States; as Viola Corns, in the household of Aaron B. Corns
• Census: 1900, Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States; as Viola Corns, daughter, in the household of America Corns

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph C. Corns, son, in the household of America Corns

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Sunfish Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Rebecca Reeves, daughter, in the household of Andrew K. Reeves

Notes:

Died:

OBITUARY
Mrs. Erma Williams Dies at Elm Grove At The Age Of 81

Mrs. Erma Rebecca Williams, 81, of near Elm Grove died at the residence at 11 P.M., April 4th after an extended illness. She was the widow of Alva Williams, who preceded her in death in August, 1932. Born in Pike County on October 23, 1874, she was a daughter of Andrew and Susan Leeth Reeves. She is survived by two sons, Arnold Williams and Dwight McCoy, both of Idaho; two daughters, Mrs. Roxie McAllister, of Piketon, Route 2 and Mrs. Ruth Shanks of Canal Winchester; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren; a brother, G. L. Reeves, of Idaho and a sister, Mrs. Edward Legg, of Latham. Funeral services were held at 2 P. M. Saturday at the Smith Hill Chapel Church with Rev. Fred Dunn officiating. Burial followed in the Smith Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Harold Eagon Funeral Home of Waverly. (News-Watchman, Waverly, Ohio, Tuesday, April 19, 1956)

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Sunfish Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States; as Columbia Reeves, daughter, in the household of Andrew K. Reeves

Family/Spouse: Minnie May Tavenner. Minnie was born in 1888 in Ohio, United States; died on 9 Dec 1967 in Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Census:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Dalis Leath, son, in the household of Darius Leath; Address:
  Wayne Street
• Census: 1910, Latty, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as David D. Leeth, head of household, Telegraph Operator for Railroad Station; Address:
  Third Street
• Newspaper: 9 Jan 1913; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 9 January 1913, p1
• Newspaper: 5 Jul 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 17 Jul 1917, p1
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; tall, slender build, brown eyes and dark brown hair
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 12 Sep 1918; Telegraph Operator for NYC & WL R.R.
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1920, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as David Leath, Telegraph Operator, head of household; Address:
  West Marion Street
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, p8
• Newspaper: 13 Aug 1925; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 13 August 1925, p8
• Census: 1930, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Dave D. Leeth, Telegraph Operator, head of household; Address:
  West Merrin Street
• Newspaper: 27 Oct 1938, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 27 October 1938, p1; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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

Other Events:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

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

Notes:

Buried:
of intermittent fever

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Other Events:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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

Other Events:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Obituary:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Died:


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

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Obituary:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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


Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Obituary:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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

Other Events:

• Name: Gerty Leeth

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

Precinct A-Fourth Ward
Charles H. Leeth

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

Obituary:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Physical Description:
Mashed finger on left hand.

Obituary:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Rhoda had more children, names unknown.

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Obituary:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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Obituary:


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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Date of Birth may be 1888

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

Married Fifty-Five Years
Mr. and Mrs. Martin M. Leeth quietly celebrated their fifth-fifth wedding anniversary, Tuesday They were honored at a family dinner at noon Sunday which was attended by the following members of the family: Emmett Leeth and daughter Mary Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan McNie and daughter Judith Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Knisely, all of Detroit, Mr and Mrs. Oscar Leeth, son Byron and daughter Patricia, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Leeth of Fort Wayne.
Mr. Leeth is a retired mail carrier. Mrs. Leeth is the former Miss Louisa Jane Underwood. They have lived in Payne all their married life. Their children are Emmett Leeth of Detroit, Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky., Oscar R. Leeth and Mrs. Alvin Silvers of Ft. Wayne. They have ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Newspaper:

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

Obituary:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

Married Fifty-Five Years
Mr. and Mrs. Martin M. Leeth quietly celebrated their fifth-fifth wedding anniversary, Tuesday They were honored at a family dinner at noon Sunday which was attended by the following members of the family: Emmett Leeth and daughter Mary Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan McNie and daughter Judith Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Knisely, all of Detroit, Mr and Mrs. Oscar Leeth, son Byron and daughter Patricia, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Leeth of Fort Wayne.
Mr. Leeth is a retired mail carrier. Mrs. Leeth is the former Miss Louisa Jane Underwood. They have lived in Payne all their married life. Their children are Emmett Leeth of Detroit, Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky., Oscar R. Leeth and Mrs. Alvin Silvers of Ft. Wayne. They have ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

Married Fifty-Five Years
Mr. and Mrs. Martin M. Leeth quietly celebrated their fifth-fifth wedding anniversary, Tuesday They were honored at a family dinner at noon Sunday which was attended by the following members of the family: Emmett Leeth and daughter Mary Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan McNie and daughter Judith Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Knisely, all of Detroit, Mr and Mrs. Oscar Leeth, son Byron and daughter Patricia, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Leeth of Fort Wayne.
Mr. Leeth is a retired mail carrier. Mrs. Leeth is the former Miss Louisa Jane Underwood. They have lived in Payne all their married life. Their children are Emmett Leeth of Detroit, Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky., Oscar R. Leeth and Mrs. Alvin Silvers of Ft. Wayne. They have ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Obituary:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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Married Fifty-Five Years
Mr. and Mrs. Martin M. Leeth quietly celebrated their fifth-fifth wedding anniversary, Tuesday They were honored at a family dinner at noon Sunday which was attended by the following members of the family: Emmett Leeth and daughter Mary Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan McNie and daughter Judith Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Knisely, all of Detroit, Mr and Mrs. Oscar Leeth, son Byron and daughter Patricia, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Leeth of Fort Wayne.
Mr. Leeth is a retired mail carrier. Mrs. Leeth is the former Miss Louisa Jane Underwood. They have lived in Payne all their married life. Their children are Emmett Leeth of Detroit, Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky., Oscar R. Leeth and Mrs. Alvin Silvers of Ft. Wayne. They have ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

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

Other Events:

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

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

Other Events:

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

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Newspaper:

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

Other Events:

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

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

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

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

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Obituary:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

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

Other Events:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

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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.

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

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

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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]