Samuel S. Colvin

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Hamer Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Saml. Colvin, in the household of Elizabeth Colvin
• Census: 1860, Hamer Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel Colvin, in the household of Abraham Colvin
• Physical Description: 22 Apr 1862; height 6'1-1/4", dark complexion, hazel eyes and dark hair
• Military: 22 Apr 1862, Nevin, Highland County, Ohio, United States; Civil War as a Private in Co. A, 89th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
• Occupation: 22 Apr 1862, Highland County, Ohio, United States; farmer
• Residence: 22 Apr 1862, Hamer Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States
• Military: 19 Sep 1863
• Military: 5 Apr 1864; promoted to Corporal
• Military: 7 Jun 1865, Washington, District of Columbia, United States; discharged from the military
• Military Pension: 9 Dec 1879; filed an Invalid Claim For Pension for loss of use of left arm
• Census: 1880, Hamer Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel Colvin, farm laborer, head of household
• Newspaper: 13 Sep 1882; The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, Ohio), 13 September 1882, p8
• Newspaper: 7 Mar 1883; The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, Ohio), 7 March 1883, 5
• Newspaper: 28 Nov 1883; The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, Ohio), 28 November 1883, p5
• Newspaper: 20 Dec 1884; The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, Ohio), 20 December 1884, p8
• Newspaper: 28 Jan 1885; The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, Ohio), 28 January 1885, p3
• Newspaper: 27 Jan 1886; The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, Ohio), 27 Januaryy 1886, p5
• Newspaper: 12 May 1886; The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio), 12 May 1886, p5
• Census: 1890, Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel Colvin, Corporal, Company A, 89th Ohio Inf
• Census: 1900, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel S. Colvin, farm laborer, head of household
• Medical Condition: 8 Feb 1901; chronic rheumatism and ventral hernia and admitted to Soldiers Home
• Newspaper: 25 May 1905; The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio)
• Medical Condition: 22 Jan 1907; chronic rheumatism of left shoulder and re-admitted to The National Military Home in Dayton, Ohio
• Census: 1910, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel Colvin, laborer/odd jobs, head of household; Address:
  240 West Pease Avenue

Notes:

Military:

He was shot in the left shoulder while in the line of battle, at Chickamauga. He was treated in a hospital at Nashville, Tennessee, then furloughed home for 30 days. While recuperating at Hillsboro, Ohio he was given an extension of 20 days more by the provost, Surgeon Noble.

Military Pension:

VETERANS RECORD
National Archives file #204892
Declaration For Original Invalid Pension
State of Ohio, Highland County
On December 9, 1879 Samuel Colvin filed for an Invalid Pension. He declares that "he is the identical Samuel Colvin who was Enrolled on the 22nd day of August, 1862, in Company "A" of the 89th Regiment of "O.V.I." commanded by Capt. Samuel A. Glenn, and was honorably Discharged at Camp near Washington D.C. on the 7th day of June, 1865."
He also states "That while a member of the organization aforesaid, in the service and in the line of his duty at Chickaimauge in the State of Georgia on or about the 19 day of Sept., 1863, he was shot in left shoulder blade--while in the line of battle. From said wound, I have partially lost the use of my left arm-and I experiance pain in shoulder and arm from the effects of said wound, and it also causes atrophy of the muscles."
"That he was treated in hospitals as follows: in No. 3, Hospital at Nashville, Tenn. then furloughed home for 30 days, then got an extension of 20 days more given by provost, Surgeon Noble at Hillsboro, Ohio. That he has not been employed in the military or naval service otherwise than as stated above. That since leaving the service this applicant has resided in the Counties of Montgomery, Fayette, and Highland in the State of Ohio, and his occupation has been that of a Farmer. That prior to his entry into the service above named he was a man of good, sound, physical health, being when enrolled a farmer. That he is no in part disabled from obtaining his subsistence by manual labor by reason of his injuries, above described, received in the service of the United States; and he therefore makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the invalid pension roll of the United States."
"He hereby appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation, A. D. Wiggins of Buford, Highland County, Ohio, his true and lawful attorney to prosecute his claim. That he has not received nor applied for a Pension. That his Post Office Address is Nevin, county of Highland, State of Ohio."
(Claimant's signature) Samuel Colvin
(Attest) Hugh Leslie and W. T. Gruber
Included in this record: A document asking him to state his wifes full name and maiden name has Louisa Colvin, Louisa Benham. Married July 17th, 1873 in Dayton, Ohio. It lists his three children.
A copy of the marriage record from Montgomery County that states Samuel Colvin and Louisa Benham were married on 16th day of July 1873. (Note: The family bible record says the 16th)
Affidavit: 25 February 1907 - Declaration for Pension. This states he is a resident of National Military Home, county of Grant, Indiana--that he applied for a pension Certificate #204892. It also has a physical description of Height: 6 feet 1/4 inches; complexion, dark; color of eyes, hazel; color of hair, dark; and that his occupation was farmer.

CIVIL WAR INFORMATION
89th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Organized at Camp Dennison, Ohio, and mustered in August 26, 1862. Ordered to Covington, Ky., September 3, 1862, and duty there until October 5, during the threatened attack on Cincinnati, Ohio, by Kirby Smith. Ordered to Point Pleasant, W. Va., October 5. Attached to Army of Kentucky, Dept. of the Ohio, September-October, 1862. 2nd Brigade, Kanawha Division, District of West Virginia, Dept. of the Ohio, to February, 1863. Crook's Brigade, Baird's Division, Army of Kentucky, Dept. of the Cumberland, to June, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, 14th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to September, 1863. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, Reserve Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to October, 1863. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 14th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to June, 1865.

SERVICE: --Advance to Falls of the Kanawha, Va., October 10-November 3, 1862, thence moved to Fayetteville Court House November 17, and duty there until January 6, 1863. Moved to Nashville, Tenn., January 25-February 7. Relief of 83rd Illinois Infantry, at Dover, from attack by Forest's Cavalry February 3. Expedition to Carthage, Tenn., February 22-25. Duty at Carthage until June 5. Ordered to Murfreesboro, Tenn., June 5. Middle Tennessee or Tullahoma Campaign June 23-July 7. Hoover's Gap June 24-26. Tullahoma June 29-30. Occupation of Middle Tennessee until August 16. Chickamauga (Ga.) Campaign August 16-September 22. Expedition to Tracy City and destruction of Salt Peter Works at Nickajack Cove August 20-September 10. Reconnaissance from Rossville September 17. Near Ringgold, Ga., September 17. Battle of Chickamauga September 19-21 (most of Regiment captured). Siege of Chattanooga, Tenn., September 24-November 22. Reopening Tennessee River October 26-29. Brown's Ferry October 27. Near Chattanooga November 6. Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign November 23-27. Orchard Knob November 23-24. Mission Ridge November 25. Pursuit to Graysville November 26-27. Duty at Chattanooga until February 22, 1864. Demonstration on Dalton, Ga., February 22-27. Tunnel Hill, Buzzard's Roost Gap and Rocky Faced Ridge February 23-25. Atlanta (Ga.) Campaign May 1-September 8. Demonstrations on Rocky Faced Ridge May 8-11. Battle of Resaca May 14-15. Advance on Dallas May 18-25. Operations on line of Pumpkin Vine Creek and battles about Dallas, New Hope Church and Allatoona Hills May 25-June 5. Operations about Marietta and against Kenesaw Mountain June 10-July 2. Pine Hill June 11-14. Lost Mountain June 15-17. Assault on Kenesaw June 27. Ruff's Station, Smyrna Camp Ground, July 4. Chattahoochie River July 5-17. Peach Tree Creek July 19-20. Siege of Atlanta July 22-August 25. Utoy Creek August 5-7. Flank movement on Jonesboro August 25-30. Battle of Jonesboro August 31-September 1. Operations against Hood in North Georgia and North Alabama September 29-November 3. March to the sea November 15-December 10. Siege of Savannah December 10-21. Campaign of the Carolinas January to April, 1865. Fayetteville, N. C., March 11. Battle of Bentonville March 19-21. Occupation of Goldsboro March 24. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. March to Washington, D.C., via Richmond, Va., April 29-May 20. Grand Review May 24. Mustered out June 14, 1865.

Battle of Chickamauga
September 18-20, 1863
Estimated Casualties: 34,624 total (US 16,170; CS 18,454
Description: After the Tullahoma Campaign, Rosecrans renewed his offensive, aiming to force the Confederates out of Chattanooga. The three army corps comprising Rosecrans’ s army split and set out for Chattanooga by separate routes. In early September, Rosecrans consolidated his forces scattered in Tennessee and Georgia and forced Bragg’s army out of Chattanooga, heading south. The Union troops followed it and brushed with it at Davis’ Cross Roads. Bragg was determined to reoccupy Chattanooga and decided to meet a part of Rosecrans’s army, defeat them, and then move back into the city. On the 17th he headed north, intending to meet and beat the XXI Army Corps. As Bragg marched north on the 18th, his cavalry and infantry fought with Union cavalry and mounted infantry which were armed with Spencer repeating rifles. Fighting began in earnest on the morning of the 19th, and Bragg’s men hammered but did not break the Union line. The next day, Bragg continued his assault on the Union line on the left, and in late morning, Rosecrans was informed that he had a gap in his line. In moving units to shore up the supposed gap, Rosencrans created one, and James Longstreet’s men promptly exploited it, driving one-third of the Union army, including Rosecrans himself, from the field. George H. Thomas took over command and began consolidating forces on Horseshoe Ridge and Snodgrass Hill. Although the Rebels launched determined assaults on these forces, they held until after dark. Thomas then led these men from the field leaving it to the Confederates. The Union retired to Chattanooga while the Rebels occupied the surrounding heights. Result: Confederate victory

Newspaper:

Pricetown
Samuel Colvin, formerly of the Dayton Home, is here visiting friends and relatives. He is a true blue Republican, you bet.

Newspaper:

Work of the Pension Examining Board.
The following named persons applied at the last meeting of the Board for either an increase of or for an original pension:
Increase—Samuel Colvin
Original—Isaac Florea

Newspaper:

How "Uncle Sam" Cares for His Soldiers, Their Widows, Orphans, and Dependent Relatives. A Full List of U. S. Pensioners in Highland County.
Nevin
Samuel Colvin, gunshot left shoulder, 4 per month, March, '82.

Newspaper:

Danville - December 18, 1884
Stock hogs scarce in this vicinity
Thermometer 3 degrees below zero
Sam Colvin has put in his appearance once more with us.

Newspaper:

Court opened on Monday, Judge Huggins presiding. Docket was called, and the following assignments were made.
Tuesday, Feb. 3
3924. Samuel Colvin vs. J. W. Pence

Newspaper:

Dodsonville - January 23d, 1886
Samuel Colvin, one of the pioneers of New Market township, visited Joshua Shaffer, of this place, on Tuesday.

Newspaper:

Pricetown—May 10th, 1886
Mr. Samuel Colvin is wanted, as there is a pension lying in wait for him at Pricetown postoffice.

Census:
Samuel Colvin
Corporal, Company A, 89th Ohio Inf
Enlisted: 9 Aug 1862
Discharge: 6 June 1865
Post Office Address: Martinsville, Clinton County, O
Disability Incurred: Wounded in left shoulder.

Newspaper:

Russell—May 22, 1905
Samuel Colvin, of West Carrollton, was in our village last Friday.

Samuel married Louisa Benham on 16 Jul 1873 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. Louisa (daughter of Aaron Benham and Martha J. Kearns) was born on 17 Apr 1852 in Centerville, Washington Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died on 30 Apr 1921 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 2 May 1921 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Tobacco farmer
• Census: 1880, Hamer Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Sidney Colvin, son, in the household of Samuel Colvin
• Census: 1900, Clark Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Sidney Colvin, farm laborer, head of household
• Census: 1910, Washington Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Sidney Colvin, head of household
• Newspaper: 25 Jun 1914; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 25 June 1914, p6
• Newspaper: 1 Oct 1914; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 1 October 1914, p6
• Newspaper: 30 Aug 1915; The Lancaster Daily Eagle (Lancaster, Ohio), 30 August 1915
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; medium height, medium build, gray eyes and black hair
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 12 Sep 1918; Paper Maker
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  32 N. Elm
• Census: 1920, Massie Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Sidney Colvin, laborer, head of household
• Census: 1930, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Sidney A. Colvin, farmer, head of household; Address:
  Miamisburg Hydraulic Road
• Residence: 1935, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  38 N. Miami Ave.
• Census: 1940, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Sidney A. Colvin, laborer, head of household, same residence in 1935; Address:
  38 N. Miami Ave.
• Obituary: 15 Mar 1952; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio), 15 March 1952, p2
• Obituary: 16 Mar 1952; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio), 16 March 1952, p6

Notes:

MEMORIES
According to my mother Grandpa could dance a jig and sing Irish songs. When I was a baby he sat me on his lap and sang his songs for me. Mom said he was always happy and carefree. He raised Tobacco for a living until WWII when he went to work at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

NOTICE
Sidney A. Colvin, whose residence is unknown, is hereby notified that Clara Colvin, has filed here petition against him for divorce and alimony, in case No. 13.734, in the Common Pleas Court of Fairfield county, Ohio, and that said cause will be for hearing on or after the 19th day of October A. D., 1915. Clara Colvin. 30-6-13-20=27-4 (Source: The Lancaster Daily Eagle, Lancaster, Ohio, 30 August 1915, pg.5 and The Lancaster Daily Eagle, Lancaster, Ohio, 4 October 1915, pg.5)

Newspaper:

Sidney Colvin and family entertained Sunday Otto Flory and family of Wilmington, Harold Flory of Pleasant Plain, Clarence Stanfield of Clarksville, Clint Flory and friend of Black Hawke and two friends from West Carrollton.

Newspaper:

Sidney Colvin and Denver Flory spent Sunday with the former's father at West Carrollton.

Newspaper:

Sidney A. Colvin, whose residence is unknown, is hereby notified that Clara Colvin, has filed her petition against him for divorce and alimony. In case No. 13.734, in the Common Pleas Court of Fairfield county, Ohio, and that said cause will be for hearing on or after the 19th day of October A. D. 1815.
Clara Colvin

Obituary:

Sidney A. Colvin, 77, Miamisburg and formerly of West Carrollton: services 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Gebhart and Schmidt funeral home.

Obituary:

Colvin, Sidney A.
MIAMISBURG.-Sidney A. Colvin, 77, formerly of West Carrollton, died at 11 p. m. Friday at the home of a son, George, 701 Kercher St., where he had resided for about three months.
Services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Tuesday at the Gebhart and Schmidt funeral home. The Rev. William Myer will be in charge with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, West Carrollton.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p. m. Monday at the funeral home.

Sidney married Clara Estella Florea on 9 Aug 1893 in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States, and was divorced in Oct 1915. Clara (daughter of Isaac Florea and Mary Jane Clevenger) was born on 20 Dec 1874 in Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 Oct 1951 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 18 Oct 1951 in Clark County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sidney married Mabel Ruth Anson on 7 Mar 1918 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. Mabel was born on 16 Mar 1894 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 26 Feb 1945 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 28 Feb 1945 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Hen Colvin
• Census: 1880, Hamer Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Colvin, son in the household of Samuel Colvin
• Census: 1900, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Henry S. Colvin, son, in the household of Samuel S. Colvin
• Census: 1910, Blue Ridge Township, Piatt County, Illinois, United States
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; medium height, medium build, grey eyes and brown hair
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; registered for the WWI Draft; Address:
  Local Board
• Occupation: 12 Sep 1918, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; Papermaker for Vegetable Parchment Co.; Address:
  River Road
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; Address:
  R.R.D. #1
• Census: 1920, Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; Address:
  River Road
• Occupation: 1920, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Henry Colvin, paper machine tender at a paper mill, head of household
• Census: 1930, Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Henry S. Colvin, paper maker at paper factory, head of household; Address:
  Mount Olivet Road
• Census: 1940, Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Henry S. Colvin, foreman in paper mill, head of household; Address:
  1685 Mount Olivet Road
• Occupation: 1940, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; Foreman at a paper mill

Henry married Emma Marie Fordyce on 28 Jan 1900 in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio, United States. Emma was born on 5 Sep 1880 in Marion Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 2 Mar 1952 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Mar 1952 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Dood Colvin
• Census: 1900, Clark Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Alra Colvin, boarder, in the household of J. Quincy Meeker
• Census: 1910, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Howard A. Colvin, son, laborer in Paper Mill, in the household of Samuel Colvin; Address:
  240 West Pease Avenue
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1918; Hamilton Evening News (Hamilton, Ohio), 1 November 1918, p5
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; medium height, medium build, grey eyes and black hair
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  34 Spruce St.
• Newspaper: 1 Nov 1918; Hamilton Evening News (Hamilton, Ohio), 1 November 1918, p3
• Census: 1920, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Howard A. Colvin, son, cutterman at papermill, in the household of Louisa R. Colvin; Address:
  34 Geiger Lane
• Occupation: 1920, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Cutterman at a paper mill

Notes:

Alra was a hobo and is buried in a potters field in Georgia.

Newspaper:

Howard Colvin, who left Thursday for Camp Jackson, was presented with a service able wrist watch by the employees of the Beckett Paper company. His fellow employees were also at the train Thursday to send him "away with a smile."

Newspaper:

Private Howard Colvin returned to Camp Sherman Thursday night after spending a ten days' furlough with his wife and other relatives. Private Colvin was called home on account of the illness of Mrs. Colvin who had contracted influenza-pneumonia but who has now recovered.

Howard married Mary Elizabeth Howell on 15 Oct 1903 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. Mary was born on 23 Apr 1879 in Washington Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, United States; died on 10 Nov 1954 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 12 Nov 1954 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Physical Description: 5 foot with dark brown eyes and dark brown hair
• Name: Gertrude Colvin
• Census: 1900, Clark Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Gertrude Colvin, daughter, in the household of Sidney Colvin
• Census: 1910, Washington Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Gertrude Colvin, daughter, in the household of Sidney Colvin
• Occupation: 1915, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; shoeworker
• Residence: 1915, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  108 East Street
• Name: 7 Dec 1916; Gertrude Leeth
• Residence: 7 Dec 1916, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1920, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Gertrude Leeth, wife, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  737 Mulberry Street
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; Leeth-Wren Reunion held Sunday, 26 July 1925
• Residence: 1927, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  410 West 4th Avenue
• Residence: 1928, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  849 Oxley Road
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Gertrude M. Leeth, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Residence: 1932, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  RD 11
• Residence: 1934, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  676 Frederick Street
• Residence: 1935, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Residence: 1936, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 East Mulberry Street
• Residence: 1938, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 East Mulberry Street
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Gertrude Leeth, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Correspondence: 1943; letter to Clara Hite
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 July 1956, 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, page 5

Notes:

Memories... by Patricia Beck Hormell
When grandma was not busy gardening, milking cows, feeding the chickens, slopping the hogs, or canning she was quilting, tatting, or crocheting. I remember the bright, colorful, jars of vegetables and fruit sitting in rows down in the cellar or in the pantry that Grandma had "put up". She made the best homemade sauerkraut and pickles. I still have her recipe for Spicy Sweet Chunk Pickles. Grandma also made cottage cheese and butter. I remember the cottage cheese hanging in a bag on the clothes line or helping churn butter in the old glass butter churn, watching the paddles turn and the liquid separate. She always wore a house dress even in the garden. I never saw her wear slacks. Even though life on the farm was hard work and long days, grandma always seemed cheerful and was good to me.
Grandma made quilts for each of her grandchildren and since I was her first grandchild I had my choice of several. I chose the one she intended for me to have. Even when her fingers were swollen and arthritic and they didn't want to move she still did beautiful work. As a child I sat on the front porch of the farmhouse and learned to piece the many colors of material together that Grandma collected from flour and feed sacks, or scraps leftover from sewing. Back then flour and feed came in cloth sacks that could be used by the farmer's wife for sewing dresses, making quilts, etc.
Grandma 'let' me help with the dishes and harvest produce from the garden. I liked to take a warm, ripe tomato, wipe it on my jeans and eat it right out in the garden; or peel a turnip and eat it.
I will always remember the smell of leftover pie pastry sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon, baked till flaky and lightly browned, placed on the table where we could break off a piece for a sweet treat. Grandmas' pies were great! After I was married I wanted to make a pie and made a trip to visit my grandparents so grandma could give me her recipe for pastry. When I asked her for the recipe she told me that she didn't have a recipe but could teach me to make pie pastry. Then grandma proceeded to take out the ingredients and with a pinch of this and a handful of that Grandma made a pie. That was my start at baking pies.
Grandma fell and broke her hip from which she never recovered. I visited her in the hospital even though everyone said she was not able to recognize anyone. I'm glad I paid a visit and know that she did recognize me because she talked about Kim, my daughter, and asked how she was. Grandma had kidney failure and died the next day.

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.

Census:

line 1 - Charles H. Leeth, head, male, white, age 50, married, 8th grade, machinist-manufacturing Co.
line 2 - Gertrude Leeth, wife, female, white age 46, married, 8th grade, born Ohio
line 3 - Charlotte Leeth, daughter, female, white age 17, single, born Ohio
line 4 - Fred Leeth, son, male, white age 13, single, born Ohio
line 5 - Donald Leeth, son, male, white, age 13, single, born Ohio
line 6 - Walter E. Leeth, son, male, white, age 10, single, born Ohio

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.

Mary married Charles Henry Leeth on 7 Dec 1916 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. Charles (son of Leven Elias Leeth and Louisa Mae Shelley) was born on 22 Jul 1889 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 8 Jun 1977 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 10 Jun 1977 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Physical Description: Blue eyes, brown hair
• Census: 1900, Clark Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Muriel Colvin, daughter in the household of Sidney Colvin
• Census: 1910, Washington Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Muriel Colvin, daughter, in the household of Sidney Colvin
• Occupation: 1915, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; shoeworker
• Residence: 1915, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  108 E. St.
• Newspaper: 16 Mar 1916; The Lancaster Daily Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio), 16 March 1916, p7
• Census: 1920, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Muriel Higgins, wife, in the household of George E. Higgins; Address:
  240 West Pease Avenue
• Census: 1930, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Muriel Higgins, wife, sub assemler on pumps and water softners, in the household of George E. Higgins; Address:
  1805 Fifth Street
• Residence: 1933, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  4200 Corinth Blvd.
• Residence: 1935, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, Harrison Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Muriel Bates, wife, in the household of David M. Bates, residence in 1935 Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5
• Obituary: 7 Nov 1972; The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) 7 November 1972, p7

Notes:

Medical: Diabetes
No children

Newspaper:

LANCASTER COUPLE GO TO COVINGTON THIS MORNING
With Matrimonial Intentions - Will Reside With the Groom's Sister on Garfield Avenue.
Nelson Smith an employee of the Hocking Flint Glass Company of 630 Garfield avenue, in company with Miss Muriel Colvin, daughter of Mrs. Sidney Colvin of East street, stole a march on their friends and eloped to Covington, Kentucky this morning with marital intentions.
Both the young man and the young woman are of age, but they decided to make the trip to Kentucky in order that the former might escape being "kidded" by his factory friends.
Yesterday afternoon Smith went to his foreman Chris Denning and asked for permission to be off work today.
"What for?" asked Denning:
"Why, I want to go down to Kentucky and get married like you did", said Smith, referring to the foreman's own trip to Covington not long ago.
Denning granted Smith a day's leave of absence and promised to keep his secret until after his return home tonight. The young couple will make their home for the present with the groom's sister Mrs. W. J. Harris of Garfield avenue.

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:

Bates, Mrs. Ivest Muriel, age 76, of Washington Manor Nursing Center South, passed away Sunday. Survivors include 3 step-daughters; 2 step-sons; 2 sisters Mrs. June Farmer and Miss Irene Colvin, both of West Carrollton; 2 brothers George E. Colvin, Miamisburg, and Charles H. Colvin, Kettering; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bates was a member of the Senior Citizens Club. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hoyne Funeral Home, 635 Salem Av., Pastor Kent M. Organ officiating. Interment Highland Cemetery, Covington, O. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.

Died:

OBITUARY
Bates, Mrs. Ivest Muriel, age 76, of Washington Manor Nursing Center South, passed away Sunday. Survivors include 3 step-daughters; 2 step-sons; 2 sisters Mrs. June Farmer and Miss Irene Colvin, both of West Carrollton; 2 brothers George E. Colvin, Miamisburg, and Charles H. Colvin, Kettring; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bates was a member of the Senior Citizens Club. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hoyne Funeral Home, 635 Salem Av., Pastor Kent M. Organ officiating. Interment Highland Cemetery, Covington, O. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.

Ivest married Nelson Smith on 16 Mar 1916 in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky, United States, and was divorced about 1918 in Ohio, United States. Nelson was born on 14 May 1897 in Belleville, Wood County, West Virginia, United States; died on 15 Jan 1953 in Belmont, Belmont County Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ivest married George Ernest Higgins on 13 Jan 1919 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States, and was divorced on 5 Apr 1937 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. George was born on 6 Apr 1891 in South Paris, Oxford County, Maine, United States; died on 3 Sep 1966 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ivest married David Merritt Bates on 5 Mar 1938 in Jay County, Indiana, United States. David was born on 2 Oct 1889 in Montgomery Township, Wood County, Ohio, United States; died in 1956 in Ohio, United States; was buried in 1956 in Covington, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Physical Description: Brown eyes, brown hair
• Obituary: Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 31 March 1962, p2
• Census: 1900, Clark Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Walter Colvin, son, in the household of Sidney Colvin
• Census: 1910, Washington Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Walter S. Colvin, son, in the household of Sidney Colvin
• Census: 1920, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Walter S. Colvin, son, stock room in shoe factory, in the household of Clara E. Colvin; Address:
  602 King Avenue
• Newspaper: 28 Apr 1926; Guests of Alva Florea
• Census: 1930, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Walter S. Colvin, structered steel truck driver, head of household; Address:
  2657 Kennedy Ave.
• Occupation: 1933; truck driver
• Residence: 1933, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  2657 Kennedy Avenue
• Residence: 1935, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Walter Colvin, iron trucker, head of household, residence in 1935 Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; Address:
  166 Fernwood Drive
• Occupation: 1947, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; employee; Address:
  Burger Iron Company
• Residence: 1947, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  RD 5, Box 20
• Occupation: 1953, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; burner; Address:
  Burger Iron Company
• Residence: 1953, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  370 Quitman

Notes:

Obituary:

Walter Colvin
Former Lancaster resident Walter Colvin, 63, of 370 Quitman, Dayton, Ohio, died today 5:30 a.m. following several days illness.
Among his survivors are wife, Aunita Moore Colvin, 2 daughters, Mrs. Helen Taylor, Mrs. Ruth Keim of Dayton and California; son Paul of the home, brother-in-law, Earl Moore, Lancaster.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete but services and burial will probably be made Monday in Dayton.

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Coloin (sp), of West Carrolton; Mrs. Clara Hite, of Dayton, and Mrs. Glenn Florea, of Blanchester, were Sunday guests of Alva Florea and family.

Died:

Walter married Aunita Rachel Moore on 22 Nov 1920 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. Aunita was born on 22 Apr 1900 in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 11 Dec 1978 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States; was buried on 16 Dec 1978 in Donnelsville, Clark County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Frank Colvin
• Census: 1920, Massie Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Frank Colvin, son, in the household of Sidney Colvin
• Census: 1930, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel F. Colvin, son, in the household of Sidney A. Colvin; Address:
  Miamisburg Hydraulic Road
• Residence: 1935, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  38 N. Miami Ave.
• Census: 1940, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Frank Colvn, son, truck driver/electric sales, in the household of Sidney A. Colvin
• Newspaper: 17 Jun 1942, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio), 17 June 1942, p18; Address:
  Dayton Daily News
• Occupation: 1947, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; riveter; Address:
  NCR Corporation
• Residence: 1947, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  1400 East 5th Street
• Occupation: 1953; machinist
• Residence: 1953, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  1400 East 5th Street

Notes:

Newspaper:

West Carrollton — Now serving with a coast artillery unit in Newfoundland is Pvt. Sanuel Frank Colvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Colvin of 38 Miami av., West Carrollton, his parents report Pvt. Colvin has been in the service since October, 1941. He will celebrate his 23rd birthday on July 29.

Samuel married Ruth Ellen Coffman on 27 Jan 1946 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. Ruth was born on 4 Jun 1923 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; died on 13 Jun 2011 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jun 2011 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Social Security Number: 288-10-7980
• Census: 1930, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Charles H. Colvin, son, in the household of Sidney A. Colvin; Address:
  Miamisburg Hydraulic Road
• Residence: 1935, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  38 N. Miami Ave.
• Census: 1940, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Charles Colvin, son, auto service man, in the household of Sidney A. Colvin; Address:
  38 N. Miami Ave.
• Occupation: 1947, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; mill worker; Address:
  NCR Corporation
• Residence: 1947, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  33 Old Lane, Apt. 1
• Occupation: 1953, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; mill operator; Address:
  NCR Corporation
• Residence: 1953, Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  RD 1
• Occupation: 1959, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; tool grinder; Address:
  NCR Corporation
• Residence: 1959, Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  1929 Farmside Drive

Charles married Gloria Katherine Turner on 9 Dec 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Gloria was born on 29 Jul 1922 in Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, United States; died on 12 Jul 1987 in Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jul 1987 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as George E. Colvin, son, in the household of Sidney A. Colvin; Address:
  Miamisburg Hydraulic Road
• Residence: 1935, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  38 N. Miami Ave.
• Census: 1940, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as George Colvin, son, in the household of Sidney A. Colvin; Address:
  38 N. Miami Ave.

George married Eloise Schofield on 14 Nov 1942 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. Eloise was born in 1922 in Ohio, United States; died on 16 Aug 1978; was buried in 1978 in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as June E. Colvin, daughter, daughter, in the household of Sidney A. Colvin; Address:
  Miamisburg Hydraulic Road
• Residence: 1935, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  38 N. Miami Ave.
• Census: 1940, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as June Colvin, daughter, in the household of Sidney A. Colvin; Address:
  38 N. Miami Ave.

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Sidney A. Jr., son, in the household of Sidney A. Colvin; Address:
  Miamisburg Hydraulic Road

Other Events:

• Name: Irene Colvin
• Residence: 1935, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  38 N. Miami Ave.
• Census: 1940, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Irene Colvin, daughter, in the household of Sidney A. Colvin; Address:
  38 N. Miami Ave.

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Lewis A. Colvin, grandson, in the household of Samuel S. Colvin
• Census: 1910, Blue Ridge Township, Piatt County, Illinois, United States
• Census: 1920, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Louis A. Colvin, grandson, cutterman at papermill, in the household of Louisa R. Colvin
• Census: 1920, Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Louis Colvin, son, cutter in paper mll, in the household of Henry Colvin; Address:
  River Road

Family/Spouse: Eva B. Brown. Eva was born in 1899 in Ohio, United States; died in 1992; was buried in 1992 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Blue Ridge Township, Piatt County, Illinois, United States
• Census: 1920, Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Marie Colvin, daughter, in the household of Henry Colvin

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Blue Ridge Township, Piatt County, Illinois, United States
• Census: 1920, Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Ronald Colvin, son, in the household of Henry Colvin

Ronald married Jean V. Valstar on 20 Dec 1924. Jean was born on 26 Dec 1905 in Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; died on 19 May 1991 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; was buried in May 1991 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Robert Colvin, son, in the household of Henry Colvin
• Census: 1930, Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Robert Colvin, son, in the household of Henry S. Colvin; Address:
  Mount Olivet Road

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Bernice L. Colvin, gran-daughter, in the household of Samuel Colvin; Address:
  240 West Pease Avenue

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Luceal Volvin, grand-daughter, in household of Louisa R. Colvin; Address:
  34 Geiger Lane
• Census: 1930, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Lucille S. Colvin, daughter, in the household of Mary E. Colvin; Address:
  17 South Central

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Evelyn I. Colvin, daughter in the household of Mary E. Colvin; Address:
  17 South Central
• Residence: 1935, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  9-1/2 East Pease
• Census: 1940, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Evelyn Colvin, daughter, in the household of Mary Colvin; Address:
  9-1/2 East Pease

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Newspaper:

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

Graduation:

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

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

Correspondence:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Newspaper:

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

Newspaper:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Newspaper:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Helen L. Colvin, daughter, in the household of Walter S. Colvin; Address:
  2657 Kennedy Ave.
• Residence: 1935, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Helen Colvin, daughter, in the household of Walter Colvin, residence in 1935 Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; Address:
  166 Fernwood Drive
• Obituary: 13 Mar 2008; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 13 March 2008, p17

Notes:

Obituary:

TAYLOR,
Helen Louise (Colvin)
85, passed away March 10, 2008, in Anderson, IN, following several months of declining health. A resident of Dayton, Ohio for nearly 70 years, Helen was born Sept. 5, 1922, in Lancaster, OH. daughter of the late Walter and Aunita (Moore) Colvin. She was a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School (1940) where she later served as secretary to seven successive superintendents of the Vandalia Butler School Corporation until her retirement in 1988. Helen was an active member of the Salem Church of God in Clayton, OH, from 1942 until she moved to Anderson in 2001. In addition to serving in the music and radio ministry of the church, Helen was a member of the Board of Elders. For more than 20 years, she and her late husband, Glenn, taught the Triad Sunday school class. After retirement, Helen also volunteered her secretarial skills at the church. Helen is survived by her three children, Ron (Cheryl) Taylor of Winter Haven, FL, Don (Pam) Taylor of Anderson, and Connie (Bill) Ducey of San Anselmo, CA;; her sister, Ruth Schumacher of Rowland Heights, CA, eight grandchildren, Dean, Chris, Scott, Andrew and AJ Taylor, Jill and Matthew Ducey, and Anne Nelson, six great-grandchildren, Rachel, Hannah, Faith, Hope, Noah and Abby; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn O. Taylor; her mother and father, Aunita (Moore) Colvin and Walter Colvin; and her brother, Paul Colvin. A funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the Salem Church of God. 6500 Southway Road, Clayton, OH 45315. Dr. David Sebastian and Dr. Joesph Cockston officiating. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, New Carlisle, OH. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 PM Friday, March 14, 2008 at Baker Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory, 5555 Philadelphia Dr. at N. Main St., Dayton, OH 45415 and from 9-10 AM Saturday at the church. In lieu of flower, memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Church of God, in Helen's memory. Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerhazelsnider.com

Helen married Glenn Oakley Taylor on 17 May 1942 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. Glenn was born on 2 Jun 1915 in Keokuk, Hancock County, Iowa, United States; died on 13 Apr 2001 in Clark County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 18 Apr 2001 in Donnelsville, Clark County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Paul. L Colvin, son, in the household of Walter S. Colvin; Address:
  2657 Kennedy Ave.
• Residence: 1935, Dayton, Jefferson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Paul Colvin, son, in the household of Walter Colvin, residence in 1935 Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; Address:
  166 Fernwood Drive
• Military: 24 Mar 1945, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; enlisted; Address:
  Fort Hayes
• Occupation: 1953, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; appr; Address:
  Dayton Power and Light Company
• Residence: 1953, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  370 Quitman

Paul married Bernice Moore Erskine on 22 Nov 1964 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. Bernice was born on 8 Apr 1923 in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio, United States; died on 27 Nov 2009; was buried in Nov 2009 in Donnelsville, Clark County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Ruthie Colvin
• Residence: 1935, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Ruth Colvin, daughter, in the household of Walter Colvin, residence in 1935 Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; Address:
  166 Fernwood Drive

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