Descendants of Hugh V SMITH farmer

FIRST GENERATION

Graves of Hugh V. Smith and Sarah Yeazel

1. Hugh V SMITH farmer was born on Jan 30 1796 in Clark Co., Virginia. He was buried in May 1855 in Deal Cemetery, Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on May 18 1855 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. The family tradition says that he was born in Virginia but in the 1860 US Census he gave his birth place as Pennsylvania. Harley Smith believes that Hugh V. Smith's fathers name was John, this has not been verified. That will be a mystery for the future to solve. Hugh V. had at least 3 brothers, David, Robert and William. David came to Marion Co. in 1830, but removed further west to Lima Township, LaGrange County, Indiana. Hugh mentions in his diary visiting with David in Indiana.

LAGRANGE COUNTY, INDIANA HISTORY. Among the pioneers of LaGrange County none are more entitled to note than David Smith and his family, who settled on 360 acres in Lima Township in 1833, They have been prominent since in the history of the county. One of the sons John Smith, is subject of this section. He is widely known as a successful farmer, and has given particular attention to the improvement of live stock. It is owing to his efforts and of others like him that such great strides have been made in the live stock interests of the county. Mr. Smith was born in Clark County, Ohio Oct 24, 1823. He was married to Sarah R. Parker in 1855, who died in 1857, leaving one child, Sarah A. In 1862 he was married to Serence Craig, and they have two children Mary J. and Charles C.

EXCERPTS FROM MARION COUNTY COURT RECORDS.

John Seaburn son of William and Nancy A. Rawles Seaburn. Hugh V. Smith was appointed guardian of Nancy Rawles in Marion County, Ohio.

Herbert H. Smith of Lima Township, son of Hugh (son of David Smith) and Nancy Smith born Sept 14, 1861.

Hugh V. Smith visited his brother at least once in the 1840's, as recorded in his diary. David Smith married Mary Gossard August 22, 1819 in Clark County, Ohio.

William Smith married Hugh V's wife's sister Catharina Yeazel, December 27, 1828 in Clark County, Ohio. He also came to Marion County but didn't remain.

Robert Smith also came to Marion County and did own land in the county, but finally left.

Hugh V. lived for sometime in Clark County, but it is not known if his parents ever lived in Clark County. It is possible in that so many of his brothers lived in the county. Little is known of Hugh V. during this period of his life. The date of his arrival in Marion County range from 1820 to 1823. It is known for sure that he was in Salt Rock township by 1823. He purchased his first property from his brother-in-law William Yeazel September 7, 1823, Section 29 Township 4 Range 14, 80 acres. His father-in-law had made several purchases of real estate in western Marion County prior to this time. It is possible that Hugh V. was on the property developing it for his father-in-law. Hugh V. continued to add to this orginal purchase through out his life time. There are several recorded patients from U.S. Government in his name. Most of the holdings were in Grand township and Salt Rock township, but at the time of his death he did own approximatily 600 acres in Claridon township. This property was later owned by Alexander Sims and Fanny Smith Sims. The property was sold at the time Alex and Fannie removed to Iowa. Sarah "Sally" Yeazel(PEDIGREE) was born February 24, 1798 in Hampshire County, Virginia now West Virginia the daughter of Abrahma Yeazel and Mary Curl, natives of Virginia. Abraham was born Apr 29, 1774 in Virginia and died Jan 2, 1832 in Moorefield Townhship, Clark County, Ohio. Mary Curl was born October 30, 1776 in Virginia and died Sep. 22, 1828 in Moorefield Township. She was the daughter of William Curl and Sarah "Sally" Brown. She was the daughter of Thomas Brown and Mary Ball. The Yeazel Family has a family tree showing Mary Ball's parents as William Ball born 1676 in Millenbeck, Lancaster County, Virginia. This connection would make Mary Ball Brown a first cousin of George Washington. The Will of Abraham Yeazel is interesting in that it doesn't leave any inheritance to Sarah Yeazel Smith, but does appoint Hugh V. Smith the executor. Abraham Yeazel and Mary Curl were natives of Virginia coming to Clinton County, Ohio in 1801. They moved further north into Clark County in January 1810, locating in the southeastern part of Moorefield Township. Their son David was born June 1804 in Yellow Springs, Green County, Ohio. The next four children where born at Todd's Fork in Clinton County. Abraham must have either felt that Hugh V. Smith was well enough off or that he had already provided for Sarah 'Sally" Smith's Family. He trusted Hugh V. making him the executor of the estate. Hugh V. Smith was a prominent resident of Salt Rock township, being an early pioneer of the area. His name appears many times in land sales. He took an active part in political life of the community. The second election was held in Marion County October 11, 1825, the resolutes for the commissioners race: Talman rausse 294; Zach Welsh 32; Hugh V. Smith 132; Solomon Rausse 30; John Croly 3; Matthew Merrit 10. October 10, 1926 election: resolutes for the commissioners race: W.W.Concklin 158; Hugh V. Smith 102; John Stealy 58; Daniel Oborn 50; Van Creasup 27; James Jenkins 230; Alanson Packard 42; Isaac Bunker 27; Benjamin Bell 75; Matthew Merritt 64. Hugh V. Smith didn't win wither year but he tried. He was commissioned a Justice of the Peace for Salt Rock Township; July 8, 1824. He continued to function in this office for many years.

Election of October 11, 1842 for commissioner three year term. Hugh V. Smith, Whig 1,268 William LaRue, Democrat 1,114

Election of October 14, 1845 for commissioner three year term. Thomas Parr, Democrat 1,049 Hugh V. Smith, Whig 1,053 Alfred Breece, Free Soiler 80

Hugh V. did not stand for reelection in the fall of 1848. He died May 18, 1855 at his home in Salt Rock Township. He was buried in the Deal Cemetery located north of Meeker just off the Meeker-Upper Sandusky Road. The legal description of the Deal Cemetery: West 1/2 of the North West 1/4 of Section 19, Township 4 South, Range 14 (Salt Rock Township). There are other pioneer settlers buried in this Cemetery those of interest to this family: Mahlon and Mary Ann Yeazel Marsh (sister of Sarah Yeazel Smith), Gilbert and Abigail Olney (parents of Benjamin Olney), and Elisha Davis (father of Nehemiah Davis).

Probate Court Entries:

June 4, 1855 In the matter of Hugh V. Smith, Estate - appointment of administrator, appointed Sarah Smith, widow of Hugh V. Smith late of Marion County, Ohio deceased. She withdrew and the appointments went to Benjamin Olney and Nehemiah Davis. Robert Hopkins nd Wm. Taylor and Jacob Seaburn appointed appraisers. It is ordered by the court that said administration entered into hand the sum of twenty thousand dollars, with William Smith and Alexander Sims as surities.

Sept 27, 1856 Robert Smith, orphan of Hugh V. Smith, age 19 on the 7th of March 1856, appoint Sarah Smith, guardian and Alexander Sims and Abraham Smith Surities.

Nov. 19, 1856 Estate of Hugh V. Smith; Nehemiah Davis and Benjamin Olney ask for one year additional to settle the estate.

Apr. 13, 1858 Estate of Hugh V. Smith final settlement recorded in Vol 8 page 559.

Sarah Smith settled by selling land to Abraham Smith, Robert Smith and William Smith on November 1st, 1865. Sarah lived on the Old Homestead for many years, but spent the last few years of her live living with Nehemiah Davis and Mary Ann "Polly" Smith Davis, her daughter. She died at the home of her daughter April 25, 1890. The funeral was conducted from the Davis home and burial was in the Deal Cemetery. The family were members of the Methodist Church.

He was married to Sarah "Sally" YEAZEL(PEDIGREE) and (daughter of Abraham YEAZEL and Mary CURLE ) on Dec 9 1819 in Clark Co., Ohio. Sarah "Sally" YEAZEL was born on Feb 24 1798 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia. She died on Apr 25 1890 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on Apr 27 1890 in Deal Cemetery, Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. Hugh V SMITH farmer and Sarah "Sally" YEAZEL had the following children:

+2 i. Mary Ann "Polly" SMITH.

+3 ii. Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" SMITH.

+4 iii. Fannie SMITH.

+5 iv. William "Will" SMITH.

+6 v. Abraham "Abram" SMITH farmer.

+7 vi. Robert SMITH.

SECOND GENERATION

Memorial to Davis, Rhoades and Everett Families

Marion City Cemetery, Marion, Ohio.

2. Mary Ann "Polly" SMITH was born on Oct 5 1820 in Moorefield Twp., Clark Co., Ohio. She died on Oct 11 1905 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio.

She was married to Nehemiah DAVIS (son of Elisha DAVIS and Nancy ELLISON ) on Oct 27 1844 in Marion Co., Ohio. Nehemiah DAVIS was born on Aug 14 1816 in Washington Co., Ohio. He was buried in 1891 in MJarion City Cemetery, Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Dec 9 1891 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. Marion County History 1883:

Nehemiah Davis a substantial farmer of Grand Township, was born in Washington County, Ohio August 14, 1816. He is a son of Elisha and Nancy (Ellison) Davis. His mother died in 1818, and his father married Susan Mason, and in 1828 removed to Marion County, settling in Grand Township, were he entered 160 acres of land, on which has since been included in Marseilles Township, Wyandot County. He resided on the land he took up from the Government till 1840, then removed near Five Points, Montgomery Township, and purchased 160 acres of land, on which he died April 22, 1841. His widow, after his death returned to Washington County, Ohio. Our subject is the second son of five children. He came to the with his father when twelve years old, and has since resided within its limits. He remained with his father till he died, when he became the owner of 120 acres of the homestead. In 1842, he entered, and in 1844 he bought 210 acres of his present farm, on which he now owns 899 acres located in Grand Township and Salt Rock Township. Oct 26, 1842 he was married to Miss Mary Ann daughter of Hugh V. and Sarah (Yeazel) Smith. Mrs. Davis was born in Clark County, Ohio October 5, 1820. To them were born three children, William E., married Princess Everett, Hugh V. married Julia Clements, and Sarah E. now Mrs. Taylor Everett. Mr. Davis is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in polictices is a Republican. He has always pursued the avocation of farming and stock raising, and has broad and well stocked farms attest to his success.

THE MARION STAR, Thursday, October 12, 1905 About the same time that Everett is supposed to have died his brother's mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Ann Davis, died of complications and old age at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G.T. Everett in Grand township, Mrs Davis was 85 years of age and a pioneer of the county. She was the widow of Nehemiah Davis who died many years ago, and is survived by her daughter Mrs. Everett and one son Hugh V. Davis. The funeral will take place at 9:30 o'clock Friday morning at the home. Mary Ann "Polly" SMITH and Nehemiah DAVIS had the following children:

+8 i. William Elisha DAVIS.

+9 ii. Hugh Vance DAVIS farmer.

+10 iii. Sarah "Lizzie" Elizabeth DAVIS.

11 iv. Harrison DAVIS was born in 1849 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. There is question as to Harrison belonging with this family. He does appear in the 1850 Census and is listed as a son.

3. Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" SMITH was born on Jan 16 1824 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried in Nov 1902 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Nov 21 1902 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. THE MARION STAR, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1902 Mrs. Eliza Jane Olney died early Friday evening. She had almost reached four score years of age. Mrs. Olney suffered a General Breaking-down about a year ago. Is stricken by cold, which developed pneumonia. Mrs. Eliza Jane Olney died at her home on South State Street Friday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. Mrs. Olney had been sick for more than a year. She suffered a general breaking down about a year since which was brought on by advanced years. Recently she was stricken by a cold, and pneumonia resulted, causing her death. Mrs. Olney was one of the pioneers of Marion County. She was the daughter of of Mr and Mrs Hugh V Smith who years ago resided in the western part of the county. There Mrs. Olney was raised and married to the late Mr. Benjamin Olney. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Olney resided on a farm in the western part of the county, until about fifteen years ago when they came to this city, where Mr. Olney occupied himself with real estate and financial interests until the time of his death several years ago. In her long years of life in this city and county she was nearly eighty. Mrs. Olney naturally gained a wide acquaintance. She ws of a lovable nature, a gentle disposition, and her acquaintances soon became her fast friends. She was a good christian woman, a good neighbor, a faithful wife and kind mother. Three children are left to mourn her death. They are Miss Elizabeth Olney of this city. Mrs. Charles H. McKelvy who resides west of this city, and Mr. Hugh V. Olney of Van Wert. The funeral will be conducted from the Olney home on Monday at half past one o'clock.

The family moved to Marion in 1886. They were members of Epworth Methodist Church.

She was married to Benjamin OLNEY (son of Gilbert OLNEY and Abigail SPRAGUE ) on Mar 8 1846 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. Benjamin OLNEY was born on Sep 1 1819 in Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio. He died on Feb 8 1899 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried on Feb 11 1899 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Ancestors: Benjamin's father and uncle's Coggshall, Benjamin and Joel were pioneer settlers of Marietta and Fort Harmer. The Father was born in Nova Scotia and his mother was born in Rhode Island. His brother James LeRoy was a merchant in Ottawa, Ohio. He settled there in 1858.

THE MARION STAR: Thursday Feb 9, 1899 BENJAMIN OLNEY DEAD PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME ON SOUTH STATE STREET; (319 S. State St.) AFTER ILLNESS OF TEN DAYS. Death occured at little before Eight O'clock Wednesday Evening. The deceased was a Pioneer in Marion County. Death resulted from the accident, recently sustained, and a severe cold. The aged Benjamin Olney died at his home on South State Street, Wednesday Evening at 7:45 O'clock, after a short illness. In his death is ended the earthly career of another of the pioneer residence of Marion County. Some Ten days ago Mr. Olney suffered a severe fall while enroute up town. At the time he contracted a cold, which together with the infirmitives of advanced years, produced death. He had been confined to his bed since the day of the fall, awaiting patiently the summons of the inevitable, which loving relatives, were aware was only a matter of a few days. Mr. Olney was born in Washington County eighty-two years ago. When fourteen years of age he removed to this county. taking up his residence in the western part of the county. In 1846 he was united in marriage with Miss. Eliza J. Smith, four children being born of the union. The Family moved to this city fourteen years ago and have since resided here. Mr. Olney was a keen business man and succeeded in accumulating a good porition of this worlds goods. A wife and three children still survive, one child a daughter having died at the age of 3 years. Those living are Mrs. Sarah McKelvy of Scott Town (Meeker), Mr. Hugh V. Olney of Van Wert, and Miss. Laura Olney of this city. The funeral will occur at 1:30 O'clock Saturday afternoon.

Occupation: Mr Olney was a farmer in his early career, but became a land developer. He developed several subdivision in Marion, Ohio. He also developed commercial property in Marion. A piece of this commercial property at the corner of State and Center (Southeast Corner) was owned by several generations of his descendants, even though they never lived in Marion. The granddaughters lived in California. Through this property the compiler was able to contact these families. There are subdivisions and streets in Marion named for Mr. Benjamin Olney. Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" SMITH and Benjamin OLNEY had the following children:

+12 i. Hugh Vance OLNEY.

13 ii. Mary Alice OLNEY was born on Mar 27 1851 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Sep 3 1853 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was christened. She was buried in Deal Cemetery, Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio.

+14 iii. Sarah Ann OLNEY.

15 iv. Infant OLNEY.

16 v. Lora Elizabeth OLNEY was born on Mar 3 1859 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Sep 25 1917 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on Sep 28 1917 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was a member of Epworth Methodist Church, Marion, Ohio

Residence: 319 So. State ST., Marion, Ohio

Marriage: never married.

Place of death: Lora died at home at 8:30 P.M.

Fanny Smith Sims

4. Fannie SMITH was born on Dec 25 1826 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on May 3 1909 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She was buried on May 5 1909 in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. Alex was field hand working for Hugh V. Smith when he met and married his daughter Fannie. Hugh gave Alex and Fannie 160 acres in Salt Rock Township at the time of their marriage. They sold this property and purchased 342 acres in Claridon Township. This property is now the Marion Airport. He sold this property October 19, 1863 for $8,700 less debt of $3,340 in debt assumed by the buyer George Roberts. The family then moved to Oskaloosa, Iowa. They did not seem to own any property in Iowa. Fannie was known as a spend thrift. After the death of Alex, Fannie married Josephus Bond November 24, 1887 in Oskaloosa. Fannie divorced Josephus and married James W. Robert Oct 16, 1892. By the time she died she was again using Sims. Fannie united early in live with the Methodist Church. She and Alex moved to Iowa in 1864. She died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Sarah Barr, 609 North "A" Street in Oskaloosa. Fannie had just returned from a three month visit with her family in Ohio when Alex passed away. Her son Robert S. Sims was living in Des Moines at the time of her death in 1909.

She was married to Alexander "Alex" SIMS farmer on Sep 30 1846 in Marion Co., Ohio. Alexander "Alex" SIMS farmer was born in 1824 in Mifflin Co., Pennsylvania. He died on Jan 19 1882 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. He was buried on Jan 21 1882 in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. Moved: Last mention of Alexander Sims in Marion County, Ohio recorded deed of sale dated October 19, 1863. Sale of Property locted W 1/2 Section 7 Tp 5 S R 16, 346 acres, sold for $8,700 less $3,340 in debt assumed by the purchaser George Roberts, Claridon Township. Note in 1880 U. S. Census Alex gave his parents as having been born in England.

.Fannie SMITH and Alexander "Alex" SIMS farmer had the following children:

+17 i. Sarah "Sally" Ann SIMS.

+18 ii. Jeremiah "Jerry" SIMS farm hand.

+19 iii. Melissa Jane SIMS.

+20 iv. Robert S. SIMS.

+21 v. Olive "Ollie" E. SIMS.

She was married to Josephus BOND on Nov 24 1887 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She was divorced from Josephus BOND. Josephus BOND was born on Dec 15 1835 in Vermilion Co., Illinois. Mahaska County History, 1887: JOSEPHUS BOND is residing on section 22, of Spring Creek Township, and rents a farm of 100 acres. He was born in Vermilion County, Illinois, Dec. 15, 1835, and is a son of Henry and Susan Bond, both of whom were natives of Tennessee. Henry Bond was a farmer and died in Springfield, Mo. ; his wife, departed this life in White Oak Township, Mahaska County. Our subject was married in Oskaloosa, Nov. 17, 1860 to Miss Susan Belford, a daughter of Brown and Susan Belford, and born in Coshocton County, Ohio, April 8, 1840. They were the parents of nine children, all still living-Lewis, Ira, Samuel, Ada, Harlan, Willie, Amon, Thomas, and Mollie. Mr. Bond had the sad afflicton of losing his wife, June 5, 1886. Politically he is a stanch Republican.

She was married to James Washington ROBERTS on Oct 16 1892 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She was divorced from James Washington ROBERTS. James Washington ROBERTS was born.

5. William "Will" SMITH was born on Aug 26 1831 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Jul 26 1882 in Butler Co., Kansas. !Property: Will Smith's real estate was sold at Sheriff's Auction Sept. 15, 1866, purchased by Banjamin Olney and Nehemiah Davis for $1,200. Forclosure sale of Real Estate March 30, 1861 purchased by his mother Sarah Smith. Suit brought by Ozie Bowen. Last record of William (Will) Smith in Marion County,f Ohio was May 18, 1867, when he witnessed a deed of land sale from Sarah Smith to Nehemiah Davis. Will Smith lived in Knox County, Mo 1867-74; Butler County, Kansas 1874+1882 (year he died). The family lived in Woodson and Allen Counties Kansas moved to Chanute in 1893. Jay Smith said the family moved to Chanute from Springfield, Mo. US Census Butler County, Kansas 1880. William Smith, White Male 55 years Place of Birth Ohio Res. Chelsea tp., Butler Cty., Kansas Rebecca wife 45 Ohio Sherman son 13 Ohio Hugh son 11 Missouri Sarah dau 11 Missouri Jay son 7 Missouri

1895 Kansas Census taken May 24, 1895 - City of Chanute, Rebecca Smith 58, wash women, Byron Smith 35, clerk, Sarah Smith 25, wash women, Jay Smith 22, day laborer.

Dec 11, 1882 Rebecca Smith widow of Will Smith living in Woodson County, Kansas deeded her dower right to Real Estate in Ohio. May 3, 1887 Rebecca released additional dower rights on real estate in Salt Rock Township, at this time she was living in Allen County, Kansas.

He was married to Rebecca MASTELLER on Oct 11 1855 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Rebecca MASTELLER was born on May 10 1835 in Montgomery Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Feb 19 1913 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. She was buried in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Place of death: Home of her daughter Sadie, 410 N. Steuber, Chanute, Kansas.

Deeds: Dec 11, 1882 Rebecca Smith widow of Will Smith living in Woodson Cty., Kansas, according to releases of dower signed by her in said place. May 3, 1887, Released dower on property in Salt Rock Township at this time she was living in Allen Cty., Kansas. William "Will" SMITH and Rebecca MASTELLER had the following children:

+22 i. Eliza Jane SMITH.

23 ii. Infant SMITH was born on May 1 1858 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on May 1 1858 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried in Deal Cemetery, Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio.

+24 iii. Byron SMITH.

+25 iv. Sherman SMITH.

26 v. Marion SMITH was born on Feb 6 1865 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died in 1885.

+27 vi. William Hugh SMITH.

+28 vii. Sarah "Sadie" SMITH.

29 viii. Jay SMITH was born on Oct 3 1873 in Edna, Knox Co., Missouri. He died on Mar 25 1961 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. He was buried in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Jay Smith never married.

6. Abraham "Abram" SMITH farmer was born on Sep 2 1834 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in Apr 1918 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Apr 19 1918 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. !THE MARION STAR, Monday April 4, 1918; Abram Smith, father of Hugh V. Smith, of South State Street, died this morning about 9 o'clock at his home two and a half miles north of Meeker. Mr. Smith was 83 years of age and had been very feeble the past year, but had only been confined to his bed with the Grip for the last week. Mr. Smith was a native of this county, having been born in Salt Rock Township on the same farm on which he resided when he died. He was a son of Hugh V. and Sarah Yazel Smith and was born September 2, 1834. He had always resided in Salt Rock Township, and was the last of a family of six children. He leaves his widow, one son Hugh V. Smith of Marion and a daughter Miss Nettie May Smith at home.

He was married to Rachel C. "Cassie" CRABB (daughter of Elliott Minor CRABB and Rachel ROSEBAUM ) on Jan 13 1858 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Rachel C. "Cassie" CRABB was born on Jan 25 1842 in Frankfort, Ross Co., Ohio. She died on May 21 1930 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on May 23 1930 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. xTHE MARI0N STAR, Thursday, May 22, 1930 Mrs. Rachel Smith dies at Home here Mother of Miss Nettie M. smith will be buried Friday afternoon. Mrs. Rachel C. Smith, 88, mother of Miss Nettie M. Smith died at 4 O'clock yesterday afternoon st the home, 1015 East Center St. She had been in failing health for some time and had been seriously ill for 3 days. Heart failure caused her death. Mrs. Smsith was born January 25,1842 in Frankfort (Ohio), to Elliott Minor Crabb and Rachel Rosebaum Crabb. She was married in Marion County January 13, 1859 to Abram Smith. He died 12 years ago. Mrs Smith was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Surviving with her only daughter is a half brother, George Farlow of Sycamore. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Home. The Rev. Lawrence F. Wood, Pastor of Trinity Church, will be in charge. Interment will be made in Marion Cemetery. Abraham "Abram" SMITH farmer and Rachel C. "Cassie" CRABB had the following children:

+30 i. Hugh Vance SMITH wool dealer.

31 ii. Maggie Ellen SMITH was born on Jan 1 1863 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Mar 4 1885 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Maggie was a School teacher.

32 iii. Fannie Emma SMITH was born on May 5 1868 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Jun 18 1878 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio.

33 iv. Nettie Mae SMITH was born on Sep 28 1870 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Jun 29 1960 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Nettie never married. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Westminister Bible Class, Lydia Chapter 83 Eastern star, Past Matron of Wyandot Chapter OES.

Education: She attended Ohio Northern and Northwestern Universities.

7. Robert SMITH was born on Mar 7 1837 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in Jul 1903 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Jul 19 1903 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio.

He was married to Agnes Nancy WEST (daughter of Ezekiel WEST and Sarah STALEY ) on Apr 19 1860 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Agnes Nancy WEST was born on Oct 14 1835 in Bowhserville, Wyandot Co., Ohio. She died on Feb 17 1909 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on Feb 20 1909 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Robert SMITH and Agnes Nancy WEST had the following children:

34 i. Infant SMITH was born on Jul 22 1862 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Jul 22 1862 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio.

35 ii. Infant SMITH was born on Aug 14 1864 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Aug 14 1864 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio.

36 iii. Georgie SMITH was born on Feb 22 1866 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Aug 23 1952 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Georgie and Clair Smsith never married an lived together on the old home place.

37 iv. Howard SMITH was born on Jun 7 1868 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Sep 7 1873 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He was christened.

38 v. Clair SMITH was born on Feb 21 1872 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Jan 21 1955 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Clair and Georgie never marred and lived together on the home place.

Directories: 1918-23: Farmer owns 240 acres, 1 horse, 3 cows, Meeker, Salt Rock Tofwnship, Telephone Ind. #14.

THIRD GENERATION

William Elisha DAVIS was born on Jul 4 1845 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Jun 15 1925 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried on Jun 17 1925 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. 1917-18 Dicrectory (W.E.Davis & Son), Residence: 247 E. Church St., Marion, Ohio. 1905-06 Dicrectory: W.E.Davis & Son Livery, 228-230 N. Main St. Marion, Ohio Bds. rear 260 N. Main St., Marion, Ohio.

Marion Star June 16, 1925 Tuesday. William E. Davis died Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of his son, Kay Davis 247 E. Church St., of uremic poisoning. He had been seriously ill for the past 10 days. Mr. Davis was born in Marion and had resided here all his life. For a number of years he conductred a livery stable here, retiring from the business in 1923. Nr. Davis was married Nov 26, 1867 to Miss Princess M. Everett, in this city. He is survived by one son with whom he made his home; one brother Hugh Davis, of this city and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Davis Home, Dr. James Swank, pastor of Epworth M.E. Church officiating. Interment beside the body of Mrs Davis, who died in 1924.

He was married to Princess "Printy" Maria EVERETT (daughter of William Elisha EVERETT and Electa Louisa LEWIS ) on Nov 26 1867 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Princess "Printy" Maria EVERETT was born in 1845 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Feb 20 1893/94 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. William Elisha DAVIS and Princess "Printy" Maria EVERETT had the following children:

+39 i. Kay DAVIS.

40 ii. Ruth DAVIS was born on Oct 10 1871 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Oct 17 1871 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried in Deal Cemetery, Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio.

9. Hugh Vance DAVIS farmer was born on May 15 1848 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Nov 15 1927 in Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried on Nov 17 1927 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. 1917 Directory: Residence 314 N. State St., Marion, Ohio

1905-06 Directory: Listed as an Ice Cream Maker, Residence: 115 W. Columbia, Marion, Ohio.

Marion Star; Tuesday Nov 15, 1927 Hugh V. Davis, 79 of 156 1/2 North State St. dropped dead shortly before 6 o'clock this morning a short distance from the Stanley Lehman garage on the Kenton Pike while hunting. He had just climbed over a fence preparotory to entering a wooded tract when he slumped to the ground. With him on the hunting trip were his nephews, Kay Davis of 242 E. Church St. and Henry F. Lust and his son, Harvey, of west of the city. The aged man was dead when his companions reached him. An inquest of the death of Mr. Davis will be held tonight by County Coroner B.B.Osberne, Waldo, at the Schaffner & Queen Funeral Parlors, S. Main St. it was announced today. According to relatives and friends Mr. Davis had complained of shortage of breath and diseness for several days. Mr. Davis was born May 15, 1848 in Grand Township, Marion County, and had lived in Marion and vicinty practically his entire life. He was the son of Nehemiah and Mary Ann Davis. His wife Julia Clements Davis proceded him in death several years ago and a son Harry died in the Phillippens while returning to this county from government service in China. A sister and brotheralso preceded him in death. Mr. Davis owned and operated a farm northwest of the city. Surviving with the newphew, Kay Davis is a niece Mrs. William H. Rhoads of West of Morral.

He was married to Julia A. CLEMENTS (daughter of Zachariah CLEMENTS and Mary E. KING ) on Sep 23 1872 in Marion Co., Ohio. He was divorced from Julia A. CLEMENTS. Julia A. CLEMENTS was born on Feb 20 1854 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Feb 13 1918 in Cardington, Morrow Co., Ohio. She was buried on Feb 15 1918 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Big Island Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. Marion Star CARDINGTON, O. , February 13, 1918, a former resident of LaRue, died at 8 o'clock this morning at the home of her half-sister, Mrs. R.H. Carter four miles west of Cardington. She had been ill with the dropsy and paralysis for the past year and had been cared for at the Carter Home since July 26. Mrs. Davis was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Zachariah Clements, pioneer residents of this county and was born near Meeker, Ohio. She was aged 63 years 11 months 23 days. She is survived by two brothers, S.I.Clements, of North of DeCliff, Ohio, and King Clemets of Haviland, Kansas, two Half-Brothers, William Clements of California, and John Clements of near LaRue, and a helf-sister Mrs. R.H. Carter of West of Cardington. Mrs. Davis will be buried Friday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Big Island Township. Hugh Vance DAVIS farmer and Julia A. CLEMENTS had the following children:

41 i. Ethel Adella DAVIS was born on Sep 14 1874 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Mar 3 1875 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was christened. She was buried in Deal Cemetery, Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio.

42 ii. Harry Clements DAVIS was born on Apr 21 1885 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Oct 5 1905 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was buried in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio.

10. Sarah "Lizzie" Elizabeth DAVIS was born on Nov 20 1851 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Nov 12 1920 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on Nov 14 1920 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Sarah Elizabeth Davis Everett was known as Lizzie Everett. She kept up a correspondants with members of the family which had moved to Kansas and Iowa.

Marion Star Thursday Nov. 13, 1920

Funeral of Mrs. G.T. Everett who died of heart trouble at her home near Meeker yesterday morning, will be held from the home at 1:30 PM tomorrow. Rev. J.A.Sutton of LaRue, officiating. Burial will be made in the Marion Cemetery. Mrs. Everett was born Nov 20, 1851, and was married Nov 16, 1870. Aside from her husband and daughter, Mrs. William Rhoads, of East Columbia St. She leaves a cousin, Opal Smith, who resides at the Everett Home, and two brothers William E. and Hugh V. Davis of Marion.

She was married to General Taylor EVERETT (son of William Elisha EVERETT and Electa Louisa LEWIS) on Nov 15 1870 in Marion Co., Ohio. General Taylor EVERETT was born on Mar 10 1849 in Big Island Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Oct 26 1928 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried on Oct 29 1928 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Marion Star, Friday Oct 26, 1928.

General Taylor Everett, 79, retired farmer, died of heart disease at 12:25 o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter Mrs. William Rhoads, Morral, RFD No. l. He had been ill three weeks. Funeral services will be held at 2 o;clock Monday afternoon at the Rhoads Home with the Rev. M.J.Plotts, of Agosta, officiating. Interment will be in the Marion Cemetery. Nr. Everett was born in Big Island Township, March 10, 1849 the son of William and Electa Lewis Everett, who proceeded him in death. His mother was a native of New York State. Mr. Everett and Miss Sarah E. Davis were united in marriage Nov 16, 1870 in this city. She preceeded him in death in Nov 1920. Surviving him with his daughter Mrs Rhoads, is one brother L.H. Everett of this city. One sister and four brothers preceeded him in death. Sarah "Lizzie" Elizabeth DAVIS and General Taylor EVERETT had the following children:

+43 i. Alma Gail EVERETT.

12. Hugh Vance OLNEY was born on Feb 25 1848 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Mar 4 1929 in Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio. He was buried on Mar 6 1929 in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio. xBIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF MERCER AND VAN WERT COUNTIES, OHIO 1896 HUGH V. OLNEY: one of the large land owners of Van Wert County, Ohio, was born in Marion County, Ohio, February 25, 1848, a son of Benjamin and Eliza J. (Smith) Olney. Benjamin Olney, a native of Marietta, Ohio, was born in 1818; a son of Gilbert Olney, a native of Nova Scotia, who for many years resided in Muskingum County, Ohio, but died in Wyandot County, the father of six children, viz: Hiram, Joel, Diana, Benjamin, LeRoy J. and Sarah. The son, Benjamin, was reared in Marietta and in 1838 went to Wyandot County, taught school a few years, then farmed until 1883, the passed three years in Van Wert, and then retired to Marion, Ohio. He was married, in 1848, to Miss Eliza J. Smith, who was born in Union County, Ohio on January 16, 1826 (corrected information: born in Salt Rock Township, Marion County, Ohio on January 16, 1824), a daughter of Hugh V and Sarah (Crable)(Correction Sarah Yeazel)Smith, to which union were born five children, viz: An infant, deceased; Hugh V., our subject; Alice, deceased; Sarah and Elizabeth. Both parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Father is a Republican, and for sixteen consecutive years served as a justice of the peace, and is also connected with the Marion Manufacturing Company; he is recognized as a gentleman of more than ordinary intelligence, and he has amassed a comfortable fortune in real estate. Hugh V. Olney, the subject of this sketch, lived on the farm with his parents until twenty-three years of age, when he engaged in the clothing business, in partnership with his Uncle LeRoy J. Olney, at Ottawa, Putnam County, Ohio, for three years; he then moved to Marion, Ohio, and was employed at carpentering until 1877, and then re-entered the clothing trade at Van Wert, continuing therein until 1888, when he sold out and carried on a boot and shoe house until 1891, when he disposed of this business and has since devoted his attention to his landed interests in Pleasant, Washington, Hoaglin, and Union Townships, Van Wert County. He is a director in, and treasurer of the Van Wert Hedge Fence Company, and also owns the fine business block on Main Street now occupied by Davies & Jones, Clothing Merchants, and Jones & Tudor, hardware dealers. The marriage of Mr. Olney took place in Marion County, Ohio, September 26, 1871, to Miss. Sarah O. Harvey, daughter of O.H. Harvey, and to this union have been born four children, named Clara, Edith (Mrs. Ed Doe), Myrtle and David K. Mr. and Mrs. Olney are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a trustee; he has served two years in the common council, and was one of the building committee that had charge of the erection of the new city hall and the fire department building, and is also one of the water-works trustees. Fraternally he is a Knigh Templar Mason, a member of the Royal Arcanum, and of the National Union. He is a man of fine personal appearance, an is very popular with the people of Van Wert and adjoining counties, and his business talents are far above the ordinary, rendering him capable of filling any position in life, public or otherwise, which he may choose to accept.

He was married to Sarah O. HARVEY (daughter of David Henderson HARVEY and Edith RICH ) on Sep 26 1871 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Sarah O. HARVEY was born in 1854 in Ohio. She died on Oct 30 1930 in Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio. She was buried on Nov 1 1930 in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio. Hugh Vance OLNEY and Sarah O. HARVEY had the following children:

+44 i. Clara OLNEY.

+45 ii. Edith OLNEY.

+46 iii. Myrtle OLNEY.

47 iv. David Kahn OLNEY was born on Jul 2 1881 in Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio. He died on Nov 5 1905 in Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio. He was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio. HISTORY OF VAN WERT COUNTY, OHIO: DAVID K. OLNEY. In the death of David K. Olney, which occurred at the beautiful home of his parents, on South Washington Street, Van Wert, this city lost one of its most promising young business men and one whose personal friends were limited only by those who had come within the circle of his acquaintance. David K. Olney was born in Van Wert, Ohio July 2, 188l, and passed away on November 5, 1905, at the early age of 24 years. He was a beloved member of a family of four children born to his parents, Hugh V. and Sarah O. (Harvey) Olney. His liberal education was pursued in the schools of his native city and completed at Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware. At Van Wert, on February 1, 1905, he entered into business life as a member of the well known firm of Feldner, Olney and Richards, a house which stands very high in commercial circles. The few months which intervened prior to his sudden and fatal illness proved his business capacity and convinced his friends that, like his father, he would soon have taken a very prominent place in the affairs of the city. He displayed keen business judgement,but always recognized the underlying principles of commercial life-the honesty and integrity which form the foundation upon which all reputable business is built-and, at the same time, possessed those qualities which made him friends wherever he went. Mr. Olney was popoular, and deservedly so. He was kind, courteous, generous, forgiving, was enthusiastically in favor of those things which stood for the right, and was ever ready to oppose dishonesty or any kind of meanness. Those who knew him best acknowledged his personnel magnatiam-a faculty which drew men to him and retained their confidence, admiration and affection. He was unselfish in his desires, and the most loyal of friends. Freternally he was a active Mason. Preparing to take his part in public affairs, he had identified himself with the Republican Party, and with intelligence had studied the questions of the hour. He was a worlthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. As age comes on apace, with its dimmed vision and halting step, life fortunately loses many of its allurments, but sad it is to see the passing of one to whom life's treasures were only being fairly revealed. Allthough he had gone so early from the visible life, he so lived his few years that the deepest grief of those left behind can be softened by many tender recollections.

14. Sarah Ann OLNEY was born on Jun 16 1854 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Dec 29 1924 in Meeker, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. THE MARION STAR, TUESDAY DECEMBER 30, 1924.

MRS. SARAH ANN MCKELVY, wife of Charles H. McKelvy died Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her home in Meeker. Her death followed five years of illness of Chronic inflamation of the joints. Mrs. McKelvy was born June 16, 1854 in Marion County, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Olney. She passed her entire life in this County. Mrs. McKelvy was a life member of the M.E.Church at Meeker. She was married December 18, 1879, to Mr. McKelvy, who survives with 2 children, Mrs. F.F.Fields, Meeker and Carl McKelvy, Salt Rock Township. One brother Hugh V. Olney, Van Wert, also survives.

She was married to Charles Hopkins MCKELVY (son of John MCELVY and Elsie HOPKINS ) on Dec 18 1879 in Marion Co., Ohio. Charles Hopkins MCKELVY was born on Jan 25 1853 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Oct 29 1926 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. He was buried on Nov 3 1926 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. MARION COUNTY HISTORY AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS, 1907.

CHARLES HOPKINS MCELVY, a prominent farmer of Salt Rock Township, residing on a farm of 204 acres, located in section 31, was born on the farm where he now resides, January 25, 1853, and is a son of John and Elsie (Hopkins) McElvy. John McElvy was born December 16, 1827, oin the above mentioned farm, and is a son of John McElvy Sr., who was one of the pioneers of Salt Rock Township, coming from Pennsylvania about 1821 or 1822 and entering this land from the government, John McElvy, our subject's father married Elsie Hopkins a daughter of Robert Hopkins, of Big Island Township, and they had two children Charles H., and Josephine, who married H.W.Cookston of Big Island Township. Mr. and Mrs. McElvy are residents of Scott Town. Charles H. McElvy was reared in Salt Rock Township and is a graduate of the Marion High School; he also attended two years at Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan. With the exception of four years, when he taught school he has always been engaged in agricultural pursuits, and is a general farmer and stock raiser. The large frame home which he and his family occupy was erected by his father in 1861. Mr. McElvy was united in marriage December 18, 1879, with Sarah Olney, a daughter of Benjamin and Eliza (Smith) Olney, and they have two children; Carl Olney, residing in Salt Rock Township, who married Lora Smith (2nd Cousin) and has one child, Charles Emerson; and Lois Elsie, who resides at home. Mr. McElvy was one of the organizers and is now a director of the City National Bank of Marion. He has served at one time of another in all of the Township Offices, but holds none at present. Fratnerally, he is a Mason, holding membership in the Blud Lodge at LaRue, and in the chapter council and commandery, at Marion.

THE MARION STAR MONDAY NOVEMBER 1, 1926

CHARLES H. MCKELVY, 73, of Meeker; died at the State Hospital, Columbus, Ohio at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning of paralysis from which he was ill three years. Mr. McKelvy was born January 23, 1853 in Marion County, Ohio the son of Elsie and John McKelvy, both of Marion County, both of whom are deceased. He was married to Sarah A. McKelvy in Marion County, December 18, 1879, who preceeded him in death one year ago. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Mason and Knight Templar Lodges. He is survived by one daughter Mrs. Lois McKelvy Fields of Meeker, Ohio and Carl McKelvy, Marion RFD No. 3. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of the daughter Mrs. F.F.Fields at Meeker, in charge of Rev. M. Plotts, pastor of the Methodist Church at Agosta. The body will be removed from the C.E.Curtis & Co. undertaking parlors to the home at Meeker at 9 o'clock Tuesday Morning. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

Charles Hopkins changed the spelling of the last name from McElvy to McKelvy.

1905-06 Dicrectory: Residence Cochranton (Meeker) 1923 Dicrectory: 2 children, Farmer, Owns 325 acres, 4 horses, 40 cattle. Residence: Meeker, Ohio. Sarah Ann OLNEY and Charles Hopkins MCKELVY had the following children:

+48 i. Carl Olney MCKELVY.

+49 ii. Lois Elsie MCKELVY.

17. Sarah "Sally" Ann SIMS was born on Apr 17 1847 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Feb 6 1931 in Clarion, Wright Co., Iowa. She was buried on Feb 9 1931 in Highland Cemetery, New Sharon, Mahasko Co., Iowa. Sally was a housekeeper for the Moses Barr when the first Mrs. Barr passed away. After Mrs. Barr's passing Sally married Moses. She called him Mr. Barr then and did until her death. She made several trips to visit relatives in Marion County, Ohio and is still remembered by some. She was remembered in the Will of her step son Cary C. Barr (Streeter Illinois) dated Aug 23, 1926 and proven March 14, 1930. All her children were mentioned in this Will. Residence the last several years of her life was 609 North A St., Oskalossa, Iowa.

She was married to Moses Shepard BARR (son of John BARR and Jane BOGGS ) on May 18 1865 in Mahaska Co., Iowa. Moses Shepard BARR was born on Mar 4 1821 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. He died on Apr 18 1899 in Lacey, Mahaska Co., Iowa. He was buried on Apr 20 1899 in Highland Cemetery, New Sharon, Mahasko Co., Iowa. NEWSPAPER CLIPPING; MOSES S. BARR was born March 4, 1821, in Pickway County, Ohio, died April 19, 1899, in the 79th year of his age. He was twice married, first to Malessa Marquess, Nov. 12, 1846. She died July 29, 1860. To them five children were born, and two of them, Mrs. Robert H. Carroll and Mrs. Judson Cole, preceded him to the "better land." He married Sarah A. Sims, March, 18, 1865, and to them were born five children, and all are yet living. He located in this county in 1856, and moved to the farm home two miles south of New Sharon in 1880. He was one of the oldest Odd Fellows in Iowa, having been made a member of that order in 1848, was deeply devoted to its teachings and was universally respected. He was a man of sterling worth, of unimpeachable integrity. His funeral ocurrred at 2 p.m. Thursday, services being held at the home, Rev. I.P. Teter officiating. In accordance with his request he was buried by the Odd Fellows, the organization he dearly loved and always honored. Sarah "Sally" Ann SIMS and Moses Shepard BARR had the following children:

+50 i. Fanny Mae BARR.

+51 ii. Elda Marquess BARR.

+52 iii. Lora E. BARR.

+53 iv. Myrtle Bell BARR.

+54 v. Wilsie Wilbur BARR.

18. Jeremiah "Jerry" SIMS farm hand was born on Dec 11 1850 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Mar 3 1915 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried on Mar 6 1915 in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. At the age 15 he moved with parents to Oskaloosa, Iowa. He later returned to visit with his grandmother in Ohio and met and married Jennie Postle September 1, 1870. After their marriage they moved to Oakaloosa where their first son, Dallas was born. They again returned to Marion County when Dallas was 7 months old. He earned his living as a farm hand and worked for several years for Chauncey Owens near DeCliff. The family owned a small home in DeCliff. Jeremiah was known to have had a very violent temper. He shot George W. Miller is a altercation at a Genral Story in DeCliff. Mr. Miller died from the effects of the wounds a fews hours after the altercation. See attachment #1, transcript of articles taken from the Marion Star. It is said that at the time of death he was afraid to met his maker. His funeral was held at the Church in Brush Ridge, by Rev. J. A. Sutton. He was buried to the paupers field at Grand Prairie Cemetery.

He was married to Jennie Esther POSTLES (daughter of Jesse J. POSTLES and Nancy Jane WEBB ) on Sep 1 1870 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Jennie Esther POSTLES(PEDIGREE) was born on Feb 9 1851 in Montgomery Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Nov 8 1923 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on Nov 10 1923 in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died one week after she moved to Marion. She had spent her whole life in Marion County. Her funeral was held at the Baptist Church in Morral, by Rev. C.L.Kettering of Green Camp. Jeremiah "Jerry" SIMS farm hand and Jennie Esther POSTLES had the following children:

+55 i. Dallas Franklin "Dall" SIMS farmer.

+56 ii. Galista Gay SIMS.

+57 iii. Alma SIMS.

+58 iv. Clara Alice "Bessie" SIMS.

59 v. Clara E. SIMS was born on Jan 11 1881 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Jan 22 1881 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio.

60 vi. Jesse Smith SIMS was born on Mar 6 1882 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died in Died in infancy.

+61 vii. Walter Andy SIMS.

+62 viii. Inez Lola SIMS.

63 ix. Carl SIMS was born on Nov 28 1888 in DeCliff, Montgomery Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died in Died in infancy.

+64 x. Virgil Floyd SIMS.

65 xi. Robert R. SIMS was born on Oct 28 1892 in DeCliff, Montgomery Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Jun 14 1960 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. Robert did not marry.

+66 xii. Charles Clay "Charlie" SIMS.

Burial place of John and Melissa Sims Martin - Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Alexander Sims and Fanny Smith are buried on this lot in an unmarked grave

19. Melissa Jane SIMS was born on Mar 8 1851 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Feb 17 1927 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She was buried on Feb 19 1927 in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.

She was married to John N. MARTIN (son of Hugh P. MARTIN and Amanda L. JACK ) on Nov 1 1870 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. John N. MARTIN was born on Mar 9 1846 in Spring Creek Twp., Mahaska Co., Iowa. He died on Mar 4 1910 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. He was buried on Mar 6 1910 in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. He was a Civil War Veteran, Enlisted Dec 11, 1863 as a private in Company K 33rd Rgt. Iowa Infantry Volunteers commanded by Capt. John M. Baugh and was discharged at Davenport, Iowa on August 15, 1865. Wounded at Saline River, Jenkins Ferry Apr 30 1864. He was a Harness Maker.

Address: 502 East B Ave., Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was a charter member of Red Men (1882+1910) and Modern Woodman of the World (1886+1910). He was also a member of Methodist Church. His funeral was held at the Central Methodist Church in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He is buried on Lot 7 Section 34 Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Iowa.

NEWSPAPER CLIPPING: Capt. and Mrs. J.N.Martin were called on Friday morning to part with their infant babe, which for eleven months had lived to bless and brighten their home. It was ill but a few hours, being swept away by cholera infantum. The funeral takes place at ten this morning from the family residence on North Fourth Street and B Avenue. Many friends will deeply sympathize with the bereaved family, but in grim shadow of death how empty is the sympathy of the outside world. Melissa Jane SIMS and John N. MARTIN had the following children:

+67 i. Verla Gail MARTIN.

68 ii. Corena Birdie MARTIN was born in 1878 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She died in 1881 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She was christened. She was buried in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.

69 iii. Bertha R. MARTIN was born in 1883 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She died in 1888 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She was buried on Oct 19 1888 in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.

70 iv. Carl R. MARTIN was born in 1886 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. He was buried on Aug 6 1887 in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. He died in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.

+71 v. Io Blanche MARTIN.

20. Robert S. SIMS was born on May 5 1854 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He was living in Des Moines, Iowa in 1909 at the time of his mothers death. Since that time he has been lost to the family and nothing additional is known of the family.

He was married to Etney WHITE on Sep 2 1880 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. Etney WHITE was born in 1860 in Tama Co., Iowa. Robert S. SIMS and Etney WHITE had the following children:

72 i. Earl SIMS was born in Dec 1890 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.

He was married to Hannah. Hannah was born in Jul 1872 in Wales. 1900 US Census. Robert S. SIMS and Hannah had the following children:

73 i. Margaret D. SIMS was born on Jun 17 1899 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.

21. Olive "Ollie" E. SIMS was born on Apr 25 1861 in Claridon Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on May 6 1942 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She was buried in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. Olive Sims was divcorced from David Barnes and at the same time James Walter Stafford divorced Bell Tauquer. David Barnes then married Bell Stafford. Olive Barnes married James Walter Stafford. Each couple stood up for the other at the marriages.

THE HERALD, OSKALOOSA, IOWA; Wednesday May 6, 1942: Stafford, Mrs Olive of Spring Creek Township died at Mt Pleasant this morning, May 6, 1942 at the age of 80 years. She leaves one son J.A.Barnes of New Sharon, one stepson Walter W. Stafford of Oskaloosa and one step daughter Mrs. Charles Schaumberg of Newton. Funeral services at Power Funeral Home at 2 P.M., Thursday with Rev. Edgar L. Knight in charge. Burial Forest Cemetery. August 5, 1943, Thursday, James Walter Stafford, 86, retired farmer died at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday August 4, 1943, at the home of his daughter Mrs Charles Schaumberg at Newton. Burial Forest Cemetery.

She was married to David BARNES (son of Elias BARNES and Kesiah PULLIANS ) on Apr 25 1887 in Mahaska Co., Iowa. She was divorced from David BARNES. David BARNES was born in 1862 in Spring Creek Twp., Mahaska Co., Iowa. Olive "Ollie" E. SIMS and David BARNES had the following children:

+74 i. Joseph A. BARNES.

She was married to James Walter STAFFORD farmer (son of William STAFFORD and Amanda MCCLURE) on Mar 1 1897 in Mahaska Co., Iowa. James Walter STAFFORD farmer was born in 1857. He died on Aug 4 1943 in Iowa. He was buried in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.

22. Eliza Jane SMITH was born on Jun 16 1856 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Dec 10 1941 in Thayer, Neosho Co., Kansas. She was buried on Dec 14 1941 in Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Eliza Jane was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at the time of her death.

Eliza Jane and family was living in Colorado at the time of her mothers death (Rebecca Masteller Smith). Living in Caldwell Twp., Summer Co., Kansas at the time of the 1880 Census.

She was married to Thomas Aaron CARPENTER (son of Nathan CARPENTER and Mary PARSON ) on Jul 24 1879 in El Dorado, Butler Co., Kansas. Thomas Aaron CARPENTER was born on Jan 15 1850 in Miegs Co., Ohio. He died on Jun 27 1934 in Tioga Twp., Neosho Co., Kansas. He was buried on Jun 28 1934 in Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Eliza Jane SMITH and Thomas Aaron CARPENTER had the following children:

+75 i. Minnie CARPENTER.

76 ii. Edna CARPENTER was born on Dec 3 1883 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. She died in 1897 in Horton, Neosho Co., Kansas. She was christened. She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas.

+77 iii. Mae CARPENTER.

+78 iv. Ray CARPENTER.

24. Byron SMITH was born on Apr 3 1859 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He was still living in Chanute, Kansas at the time of his mothers death. He was not included in 1914 city directory. He was not included as a survivor in obituary notice of Brothers and Sisters.

He was married to Abigail "Abbie" LEE on Nov 27 1899 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Abigail "Abbie" LEE was born in Apr 1870 in Virginia. Byron SMITH and Abigail "Abbie" LEE had the following children:

79 i. Naomi V. SMITH was born on Mar 6 1901 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas.

80 ii. Wilbur Glenn SMITH was born on Oct 15 1902 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas.

81 iii. Ralph Otley SMITH was born on Jan 9 1905 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Note: Social Security Listing of deaths Ralph Smith birth date Jan 9, 1905 and died Jan 1987 in Idaho. Zip code at time of death 83619.

25. Sherman SMITH was born on Feb 3 1861 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Dec 4 1911 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. He was buried on Dec 5 1911 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Sherman had no children.

He was married to Georgia CAMERER in 1890 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas.

27. William Hugh SMITH was born on Mar 4 1870 in Edna, Knox Co., Missouri. He died on Jun 30 1958 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. William Hugh Smith and Sarah Smith were twins.

Address: 902 N. Washington, Chanute, Kansas

Directories: 1900-04: Working for Santa Fe R.R. 1904-08: Working for Standard Oil 1908- Working as a Brick Layer

He was married to Geneva EASTBURN (daughter of Joseph EASTBURN and Ann ROMINE ) on Apr 8 1905 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Geneva EASTBURN was born about 1870 in Neosha Co., Kansas. She was buried on Oct 5 1911 in Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. She was christened. Geneva at the time of her death ask that their daughter Arlie Opal Smith be sent to live with Lizzie Davis Everett, a cousin of Hugh Smith. She wanted to have Arlie Opal to have a proper up bringing and a good education. Arlie lived with Eliza and her daughter Alma for several years. She died in 1925 while undergoing and operation for a mastoid problem. The operation was being performed in Columbus. She was buried in the Marion Cemetery, Marion, Ohio. William Hugh SMITH and Geneva EASTBURN had the following children:

82 i. Oscar Lynn SMITH was born on Nov 28 1905 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. The Family has lost track of Oscar. He has last know to be in the Kansas State Pentationary.

83 ii. Arlie Opal SMITH was born on Mar 22 1908 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. She died on May 7 1925 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. She was buried on May 9 1925 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Arlie was sent to live her fathers cusion Elizabeth Davis Everett. She lived with Lizzie Everet or her daughter Alma Rhoads until her death. She died during a mastoid operation.

28. Sarah "Sadie" SMITH was born on Mar 4 1870 in Edna, Knox Co., Missouri. She died on Sep 3 1957 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. She was buried on Sep 5 1957 in Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Sarah was blind. She lived at 1907 So. Katy, Chanute, Kansas.

She was married to Robert L. COMSTOCK farmer (son of Charles COMSTOCK and Mary GIVIN ) on Dec 21 1907 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Robert L. COMSTOCK farmer was born on Oct 8 1864 in Ohio. He died on Oct 12 1922 in Tioga Twp., Neosho Co., Kansas. He was buried on Oct 15 1922 in Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Robert L. and Sarah Smith Comstock had no children. Sarah was blind.

She was married to Harry GAUGHAN on Jun 6 1947 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Harry GAUGHAN died on Jun 12 1957 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. He was born. He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas.

30. Hugh Vance SMITH wool dealer was born on Dec 1 1859 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on May 4 1927 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried on May 7 1927 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Directory: 1917 Wool Dealer residence 299 S. State St., Marion, Ohio Movedto 301 S. State St., Marion, Ohio Friday April 1, 1904.

He was married to Julia Ann MCCLEARY (daughter of John MCCLEARY and Susan HAUKINS ) on Oct 26 1882 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. Julia Ann MCCLEARY was born on Feb 7 1863 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. She died on Dec 9 1933 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on Dec 12 1933 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. THE MARION STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1933

Morral, Ohio, Dec. 9 - Mrs Julia A. Smith, 70, past grand warden, Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star of Ohio and widely known at Eastern Star work died this morning at her home south of Morral, following a year illness of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Smith was a member of Epworth Methodist Church of Marion, Lydia Chapter No 83, Order of Eastern Star of Marion, the Past Matron's Circle of Marion, White Shrine order of Jerusalem of Columbus, and was a member of the Ben Hur Literary Society of Marion in the early years of its organization. She was a Past Matron of the Marseilles Chapter of Eastern Star. Hugh Vance SMITH wool dealer and Julia Ann MCCLEARY had the following children:

+84 i. Harley Hamer SMITH railway express.

+85 ii. Lora Mae SMITH.

+86 iii. Aubert M. SMITH railway express.

FOURTH GENERATION

39. Kay DAVIS was born on Oct 4 1869 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Feb 18 1944 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried on Feb 21 1944 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Kay Davis operated a livery and garage in Marion, Ohio.

1905-06 Directory: Residence 563 N. Main St., Marion, Ohio. The present site of McDonalds.

1917+18 Directory: Residence: 247 E. Church St., Marion, Ohio.

He was a graduate of the Commercial Department, Ohio Northern Un., Ada, Ohio. Member of Epworth Methodist Church.

He died at 4:30 P.M. of a Heart Attack.

For additional information reference Marion County History 1979, page 369-371. The information being furnished by Doris Davis.

He was married to Nora BOWSER (daughter of Edward Hamilton BOWSER and Nancy Jane HARVEY ) on Nov 25 1903 in LaRue, Marion Co., Ohio. Nora BOWSER was born on Dec 21 1875 in Nokomis, Montgomery Co., Illinois. She died on Jun 7 1943 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on Jun 9 1943 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Kay DAVIS and Nora BOWSER had the following children:

87 i. William Kay DAVIS was born on Oct 16 1904 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. William Kay Davis never married and lived the last years of his life with his sister Doris Aileen Davis on the Old Nehemiah Davis home in Grand Township, Marion County, Ohio. Mr. Davis was a lawyer. Hw enjoyed raising horses as did his father.

+88 ii. Pauline DAVIS.

89 iii. Doris Aileen DAVIS was born on Jan 6 1909 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Doris was married to Leonard Jonas O'Commor. The marriage produced no children and ended in a divorce. She lived the last years of her live with her brother William Kay Davis in Grand Township, Marion County, Ohio. She furnish several pieces of information for this work. She also furnished several family related articles for the 1979 Marion Coounty History, Marion, Ohio. This articles would be interesting reading to those interested in the descendants Hugh V. Smith and Sarah Yeazel, early pioneers of Western Marion County.

43. Alma Gail EVERETT was born on Aug 5 1871 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Nov 13 1958 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on Nov 17 1958 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Alma was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church. She kept a diary for several years. She adopted Arlie Opal Smith daughter of her cousin William Hugh Smith. Arlie Opal died on May 7, 1925 following a mastoad operation in Columbus, Ohio.

She was married to William Merle RHOADS (son of John RHOADS and Jennie CRABB ) on Nov 12 1901 in LaRue, Marion Co., Ohio. William Merle RHOADS was born on Dec 16 1875 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Aug 3 1955 in Kenton, Hardin Co., Ohio. He was buried on Aug 6 1955 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He died in the San Antonio Hospital, Kenton, Ohio.

44. Clara OLNEY was born on Sep 8 1873 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Dec 20 1955 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California. She was buried on Jan 3 1956 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California. Property: Mrs. W.W.Reeves sold her home in Tuscola, Ill May 18, 1952 to Fred Michiner and moved to California (Glendale). The home was on the corner of Niles and Pinson St.)

Inheritance: Lot 13, Marion, Ohio upon her death will to niece Constance Doe Dubois.

History: Clara came to Tuscola in 1898 to teach English. She was past President of Tuscola Womens Club, member of the Methodist Chruch, Stanley A. Douglas Chapter D.A.R., Library Broad member 40 years.

TUSCOLA JOURNAL; Thursday March 14, 1928, Judge W.W. Reeves left on Wednesday for Van Wert, Ohio on receipt of news of the death of Mrs. Reeves father, Mr. Olney, who had been ill for several months. Mrs. Reeves had gone earlier to be at the bedside of her aged father. She has spent the greater part of the past several months at her parents home in Van Wert, attending a sister who was critically ill for several months and who died just recently. Mr. Olney was one of the pioneer business men of Van Wert and had reached an advanced age.

CHILDREN: Mr and Mrs Reeves had no children.

She was married to William Wilson REEVES (son of George R. REEVES and Nancy E. WILSON) on Sep 26 1901 in Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio. William Wilson REEVES was born on Dec 25 1870 in Villa Grove, Douglas Co., Illinois. He died on Sep 10 1940 in Petoskey, Charlevoix Co., Michigan. He was buried on Sep 17 1940 in Camargo, Douglas Co., Illinois. Occupation: Lawyer; County Judge 1902-06, Democratic Candidate for Congress 1928. He was unsusseccful in his run for Congress.

Memberships: Democratic Party Organizing member of the Hamilton Club Jan 16, 1917 Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Shriner Rotary Tuscola Methodist Church

History: Law degree from Illinois Weslyan. Started practice in 1898 1912 Delegate at Congressional Convention

45. Edith OLNEY was born on Dec 27 1876 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Sep 28 1956 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., California. She was buried in Grandview Crematory.

She was married to Edwin DOE (son of George DOE and Elizabeth STRICKLAND) on Jun 8 1895 in Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio. Edwin DOE was born on Nov 16 1867 in LaGrange, Indiana. He died on Jan 25 1951 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California. He was buried on Jan 27 1951 in Grandview Crematory. He operated several mens clothing stores. He owned and operated the stores. Living in Newark, Ohio 1900 Census, operating a Clothing Store at 126 W. Church St (Census June 1900) Columbus, Ohio 1914 Dicrectory: This is the first date in appears in Columbus. He was operating a Clothing Store on South High St. Columbus, Ohio still there in 1929. 1930/31 Living in Glendale, Calif. 1932: Edith Olney Doe inherited Lot 13, Original Plate, Marion, Ohio from father, Hugh V.Davis. Transferred by deed of transfer in Oct 1957 to Dorothy Doe. The property had been purchased by Benjamin Olney, Grandfather of Dorothy Doe. The Edwin Doe clothing store at 305 1/2 N. Brand Blvd,. Glendale, Calif was still be operated in 1968 by Albert F. Kroesch. Edith OLNEY and Edwin DOE had the following children:

+90 i. Richard Olney DOE.

+91 ii. Constance Olney DOE.

46. Myrtle OLNEY was born on Nov 26 1878 in Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio. She died on Dec 28 1928 in Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio. She was buried on Dec 30 1928 in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio. Myrtle had no children. She was graduate of Van Wert High School and a member of First Methodist Church in Van Wert. Her funeral was held at her parents home in Van Wert.

She was married to Charles SIDLE Dr. (son of J. F. SIDLE and Sarah ADAMS ) on Apr 3 1902 in Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio. Charles SIDLE Dr. was born on Oct 3 1876 in Convoy, Van Wert Co., Ohio. He died on Oct 17 1926 in Convoy, Van Wert Co., Ohio. He was buried on Oct 19 1926 in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio. He graduated from Paul Medical School in Chicago, Ill. He was a physician in Convoy, Ohio. The lived on Main St., in Convoy at the time the 1909+1910 Director was produced. They were living on Elm St., Convoy at the time of their deaths. He was a member of the Elk's Club and Trenview Club, V.W. He had suffered with heart trouble for sometime before his death.

48. Carl Olney MCKELVY was born on Mar 12 1881 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Sep 3 1945 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried on Sep 5 1945 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio.

He was married to Lora Mae SMITH (daughter of Hugh Vance SMITH wool dealer and Julia Ann MCCLEARY ) on Dec 28 1902 in Meeker, Marion Co., Ohio. Lora Mae SMITH was born on Feb 4 1885 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died in Jun 1977 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on Jun 13 1977 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Carl Olney MCKELVY and Lora Mae SMITH had the following children:

+92 i. Charles Emerson MCKELVY.

49. Lois Elsie MCKELVY was born on Mar 5 1885 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Mar 10 1963 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. THE MARION STAR, MARCH 11, 1963 Mrs. F.F. Field, 80, of 461 Hane Ave. died at 11 P.M. Sunday in Marion General Hospital. She had fallen and fractured a hip 3 weeks ago. She was born March 5, 1883 in Big Island Township near Meeker, a daughter of Charles H. and Sarah Olney McKelvy. On July 5, 1920 in Michigan she was married to Dr. Francis F. Field who died Dec 11, 1957 in Marion. She was a member of Epworth Methodist Church and was a past Member of the Order of Eastern Star. She had lived all her life in Marion and Marion County. Survivors include a daughter Miss Maxine L. Field, at home, two sons, Francis C. Field, formerly of Nashville, Tenn. and now residing in Marion, and M SGT Gordon M. Field of DesPlains, Ill., two stepsons, Charles Redding of near Kenton and Richard Redding of Winston-Salem, N.C. and 7 grandchildren. One brother preceeded her in death. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday in the Schaffner-Denzer Funeral Homeby Rev. V.E. Busler retired pastor of her church. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

She was married to Francis F. FIELDS Dr. (son of Orestes G. FIELDS Dr. and Josephine DILLE ) on Jul 5 1920 in Michigan. Francis F. FIELDS Dr. was born on Mar 15 1876 in Midway, Madison Co., Ohio. He died on Dec 11 1953 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried on Dec 14 1953 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Dr. Francis Fields was an MD and practiced in Meeker, Ohio. He met Lois Elsie McElvy Redding while praciticing in Meeker.

1918 Marion County Directory: Physican, Wife Eleanor, Residence: Meeker, Ohio.

THE MARION STAR, WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 1957 Dr. Francis F. Field, 82, retired physician, died this morning in his home at 461 Hane Ave., Graduated from the Old Starley Medical College, now Ohio State University, in 1896 he set up his practice in Midway, Ohio in MadisonCounty, came to Meeker in 1915 then retired in 1936 and came to Marion to reside. He served as a first lieutenant in the medical corp during World War I. Born March 15, 1875, at Midway he was the son of Orestes G. and Josephine Dille Latham Field, the father a native of Gorham, New York and his mother of Fayette Co., Ohio. July 5, 1920 in Michigan he married Lois McKelvy. He was a member of Epworth Methodist Church, of Lenore Lodge F & AM, Marion Council 22 R & SM. Marion Commandery 36, Knights Templar, and of a Masonic Consistory, of Bird McGinnis Post 162, American Legion and of the Marion Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. At one time he was president of the Peoples Bank of Groveport. Surviving are his widow; two sons Francis C. Field of Nashville, Tenn. and Master Sgt. Gordan M. Field of Chicago, Ill; his daughter, Miss Maxine Field of the home; five grandchildren and a sister Mrs. Charles A. Dorn of Sedalia. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10:30 A.M. in the Schaffner-Denzer Funeral Home on E. Center St. The Rev. V.E. Busler will officate. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

MARION COUNTY HISTORY 1953

Francis F. Field, M.D., retired physician residing in Marion, was born March 15, 1876, at Midway, Ohio, Sedalia Post Office, Madison County, son of Dr. Osestes G. Field and Josephine Dille Field. His father a graduate of Starling Medical College, was a Major in the Civil War. His grandfather, Abel Field, was a physician and surgeon in Madison County. His great-grandfather was a soldier at Valley Forge during the American Revolution. Dr. Francis F. Field graduated from Midway High School in 1894 and taught school until he entered Starling Medical College, now Ohio State University, in 1895. He graduated in 1898 and settled in Groveport, Ohio. There, he helped organize the Groveport Bank, becoming President. In 1910 he left Groveport to enter immigration work in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1916, he took post-graduate courses at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Chicago and reentered the practice of medicne at Meeker. During World War I he was commissioned a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. Dr. Field retired from the practice of medicine i 1931. He is a member of The Presbyterian Church, Leanore Lodge 512 F. & A.M., all York Rite bodies of Masonry in Marion, Scioto Consistory 32nd degree, Aladdin Temple Shrine, Marion Shrine Club, and American Legion. Dr. Field married Lois McKelvy, daughter of Charles and Sarah Olney McKelvy. Children: (1) Francis, who served as a First Lieutenant in the O.S.S. during World War II with service in Europe. He married Mary Schocley of Nashville, Tenn., and they have three childre, Josephine, Kathryn, and Francis. (2) Maxine, who resides with her parents. (3) Gordan who served in Europe during World War II and is now in the Counter Intelligence Corps of the Army. Lois Elsie MCKELVY and Francis F. FIELDS Dr. had the following children:

+93 i. Francis FIELDS.

+94 ii. Maxine FIELDS.

95 iii. Gordon FIELDS was born in Meeker, Marion Co., Ohio. He was married but had no children. He was living in Chicago, Ill in 1980.

She was married to William REDDING (son of Jefferson REDDING and Eugenia SIMS ) on Mar 27 1910 in Agosta, Marion Co., Ohio. She was divorced from William REDDING. William REDDING was born on Apr 19 1887 in Hardin Co., Ohio. Lois Elsie MCKELVY and William REDDING had the following children:

96 i. Charles Olney REDDING was born in 1914 in Meeker, Marion Co., Ohio. Address: RFD # 1, Kenton,Ohio 43325

97 ii. Richard REDDING was born in 1916 in Meeker, Marion Co., Ohio.

50. Fanny Mae BARR was born on May 24 1866 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She died on May 13 1915 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She was buried in Highland Cemetery, New Sharon, Mahasko Co., Iowa. Fannie's funeral was held at the Christian Church in New Sharon.

She was married to Fred Marvin BATES (son of Gortan Ferdnedo BATES and Sarah E. FERNEAU ) on Sep 18 1887 in New Sharon, Mahaska Co., Iowa. Fred Marvin BATES was born on Jun 28 1866 in Montezuma, Poweskiek Co., Iowa. He died on Nov 5 1897 in New Sharon, Mahaska Co., Iowa. He was buried in Highland Cemetery, New Sharon, Mahasko Co., Iowa. Fred was house Painter.

NEWSPAPER CLIPPING; FRED MORRISON BATES was born June 28, 1863 in Poweshiek county, Iowa; died near New Sharon November 6, 1897. He leaves a young wife and two small children, who have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the residence of his father-in-law, M.S.Barr, Rev. Teter, officiating. His disease was consumptioin. He made a brave battle for life, and longed to live to care for those he loved, and aubmitted only to the inevitable. He was universally respected, and was folloed to the grave by one of the largest funeral processions ever witnessed in New Sharon. ---CARD OF THANKS--- To the kind and dear friends who so kindly assisted up in our recent sad bereavement, we wish to extend our heart felt thanks. MRS. FRED BATES, M. S. BARR AMD FAMILY. Fanny Mae BARR and Fred Marvin BATES had the following children:

+98 i. Ferd Homer BATES.

99 ii. Guy Forrest BATES was born on Jun 21 1892 in New Sharon, Mahaska Co., Iowa. He died on Feb 16 1894 in New Sharon, Mahaska Co., Iowa. He was buried in Highland Cemetery, New Sharon, Mahasko Co., Iowa. NEWSPAPER CLIPPING; GUY FOREST, youngest son of Mr. Mrs. F.M.Bates, was born June 21, 1892. Died of Dyptheria, after a brief illness of a few days, at 9 o'clock Friday evening February 16, 1894. In the unexpected death of their boby boy, the parents have the sympathy of many friends. Owing to the contagious nature of the disease from which he died, no funeral was held. Rev. Lovall officiated at the cemetery on Saturday afternoon and the remains were interred in Highland Cemetery.

+100 iii. Madge Leota BATES.

She was married to J. Oscar ELWOOD (son of James R. ELWOOD and Eliza JONES ) on Jan 1 1905 in New Sharon, Mahaska Co., Iowa. J. Oscar ELWOOD was born in 1867 in Indiana. He died in 1936 in New Sharon, Mahaska Co., Iowa. He was buried in Friends Cemetery, New Sharon, Mahasko Co., Iowa. Mr. Elwood was a barber and resident of New Sharon when he married Fanny Mae. They moved to 514 North "A" St. in 1911. He married 2nd Mrs. Charlotte Louch.

51. Elda Marquess BARR was born on Sep 28 1868 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She died on Dec 21 1936 in Clarion, Wright Co., Iowa. She was buried in Clarion, Wright Co., Iowa.

She was married to William T. CARR (son of John W. CARR and Sarah E. OVERHOLT ) on Aug 4 1886 in New Sharon, Mahaska Co., Iowa. William T. CARR was born on Oct 30 1863 in Indiana. He died on Apr 22 1935 in Clarion, Wright Co., Iowa. He was buried in Clarion, Wright Co., Iowa. Elda Marquess BARR and William T. CARR had the following children:

+101 i. Beulah F. CARR.

+102 ii. Kenneth L. CARR.

52. Lora E. BARR was born on Sep 10 1870 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She died on Mar 20 1923 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She was buried in Highland Cemetery, New Sharon, Mahasko Co., Iowa.

She was married to Lewis Frank CARR (son of John W. CARR and Sarah E. OVERHOLT ) on Mar 3 1889 in New Sharon, Mahaska Co., Iowa. Lewis Frank CARR was born on Oct 27 1866 in Indiana. He died on Mar 30 1905 in East St. Louis, Illinois. He was buried in Highland Cemetery, New Sharon, Mahasko Co., Iowa. He died during an operation. Lora E. BARR and Lewis Frank CARR had the following children:

103 i. Verla Gelene CARR was born on Nov 22 1889 in New Sharon, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She died on Feb 10 1901. in Highland Cemetery, New Sharon, Mahasko Co., Iowa.

+104 ii. Mozelle CARR.

53. Myrtle Bell BARR was born on Oct 14 1873 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She died on Sep 23 1955 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.

She was married to Verney A. GOULD (son of William H. GOULD and Melissa CHARLES ) on Jul 1 1895 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. Verney A. GOULD was born in 1873 in Illinois. He died in St. Louis, Missouri. Verney was killed in an accident. Myrtle Bell BARR and Verney A. GOULD had the following children:

105 i. Maxine GOULD was born on Apr 6 1903 in East St. Louis, Illinois. On April 1, 1980 she was living in Los Angeles, Calif. She never married.

+106 ii. Beryl GOULD.

54. Wilsie Wilbur BARR was born on Apr 3 1882 in Prairie Twp., Mahaska Co., Iowa. He died on Jan 31 1956 in Fargo, Cass Co., North Dakota. He was buried in Vicking, Marshall Co., Minnesota. He wrote several articles that were printed in local newspapers. Coped here is a letter to his mother living in Oskaloosa, Iowa on mother's day 1918 (June 10, 1918 the date it appeared in an Oskaloosa Paper).

MOTHER'S DAY SENTIMENT SENT TO NEW HARMONY

Here is a letter from Corporal W.W.Barr that is so brim full of the spirit of "Mother's Day" that the one particular mother, Mrs. M.S.Barr, No. 1232 "C" Avenue East was willing other mothers of the county who have boys at the front might have a share of her treat. It is one of the nicest of letters, inspired by the occasion of "Mother's Day." Somewhere in France;

Dear Mother:- "Mother's Day" what beautiful sentiment. Somewhere in France, your boy is thinking of you wishing he could put his arms around you and tell you everything. This day is set aside for you only, but how unnecessary it is. Only we soldiers know how every day is Mother's Day for us. Not one passes that I do not think of you and wish I had lived my life more for you who gave it, and made it possible for me to be one of the many who are fighting for our country and you. There's a spot in my heart, that no Colleen may own. There's a depth to our soul never fanthomed, or known. There's a place in our memory my life that you fill. No other can take it, no one ever will. Sure I love the dear silver that shines in your hair and the brow that's all furrowed and wrinkled with care. I love the dear fingers, so toil worn for me, God bless you, and keep you, "Mother Machree." My favorite song and one we fellows sing almost every day. Many times I have heard some fellow say "I only wish I had a mother." There is one great good that will come from this war, if no other. It will make us all more appreciative of "Mother." I know you are proud of me. Far more so, maybe than you should be, and if I can only "be the fellow that my mother thinks I am," I will never be ashamed of my record. Don't worry about me, I am well cared for, Health is fine and we know the game well enough to take care of ourselves. So some day we will all come back and the proudest moment of our home coming will be when mother welcomes us. We will know that welcome is for us, and not what we stand for. God speed the day, the sincere wish of your son Corp. W.W.Bar, C.Bat. 119th.

He was married to Elizabeth SINDELIR (daughter of Frank SINDELIR and Katherine PAVEK ) on Jun 26 1923 in Warren, Marshall Co., Minnesota. Elizabeth SINDELIR was born on Nov 19 1898 in Zic, Bohemia. She died in Aug 1986 in Minnesota. In 1980 she was living in Thief River Falls, Minn. Zip code at time of death 56701.

SINDELIR FAMILY

Frank Sindelir Sr. married Katherine Pavek in Bohemia, where they lived in the village of Zic. Frank was a forest ranger and a musician. Katherine was a wife and mother to their 8 children. They had seven natural children and adopted another one. Katherine often took in little ones to care for when she had a new boy of her own. Frank Sr. died in Bohemia around 1899/1900. Katherine and all 8 children immigrated to the US during the early 1900's. They came to Olivia, Minnesota, really to Bechyn, where there were already some relatives living. As the children grew up and married, they settled and began their own families. This is a brief outline of those 8 children and their children. John, the oldest of the children, was born August 15, 1874. He was the first to immigrate, coming in 1900. He married Antonia Senkyr in 1901, and they had 8 children; Marie, Godfrey, Frank, John, Bessie, Agnes, Helen and Henry. Another daughter died in infancy. They farmed around Olivia until about 1920, when they moved up north to Lake of the Woods County. John passed away on July 3, 1960, and Antonia on August 18, 1974. Frank was born August 17, 1876, and was married to Albania Vonderka while still living in Bohemia. When they immigrated in 1906, they already had one son, Joseph. They had 7 more children after they came to America; Rose, Frank, Mary, Antone, Emma, Albie and Stanley. Frank and family also moved north to Lake of the Woods County, but it was approximately 1914. They were farmers there until their passing; Frank on July 6, 1964 and Albina on January 27, 1967. Anton, the third child, was born June 4, 1882. He immigrated late in the year of 1903. He married Josephine Budik in 1908. They farmed by Olivia most of their lives nd were the parents of 8 children; Clara, Emily, Raymond, Margaret, Anthony, Theodore, Georgianne, and Robert. Upon retiring from farming, they moved to Danube, Minn. were Anton died on December 12, 1959 and Josephine on July 28, 1967. Agnes, the oldest daughter, was born June 21, 1884. She immigrated early in 1903 with her mother and sisters. Agnes married to John Svitak in 1908, and they were the parents of four sons; Edward, John, Albert and Anton. They were also farmers, first in North Dakota, and later in northern Minnesota. Agnes passed away February 8, 1971, and John on June 1, 1974. Henry was born in 1889, and came to America with Frank and his family in 1906. He didn't stay in Minnesota very long, moving to Chicago about 1920. There he was married to a lady named Rose, and they lived in the Chicago area until he died....probably in 1937. The information on the branch of the family is very sketchy, and it is believed that Henry had no children. Joseph was the adopted son of Frank and Katherine. He was probably born in Austria on October 23, 1890, but was raised from the age of two by the Sindelir's. He also immigrated with Frank and family in 1906. Joseph married Marie Lipold in 1912, and they had six children; Joseph Jr., Stanley, Helen, Elsie, Milo and Leo. They lived several places in Minnesota, eventually settling in Beaver Falls, where they lived at the time of their deaths, Mary on October 7, 1964, and Joseph on July 8, 1967. Mary also immigrated with her mother and sistersin 1903. She was probably born in 1891, so was 12 years old when she arrived in America. She married Anton Buresh and they had 3 children; Mary, Emil and Anton Jr. They lived at Olivia first, and later in Meadowslands; Minnesota, farming and doing odd jobs. Anton died in 1925 and Mary in 1932. Elizabeth, the baby of the family, was born November 19, 1898. She came over with her mother and sisters in 1903. She was married to Maynard Schafer when she had her first two children, Pearl and Ralph. She later married Wilsie Wilbur Barr, who adopted the 2 children, and Elizabeth and Bill Barr had three more children; Charles, Philip and Betty Jane. They lived at Viking, Minn. and at Alexandria, Minn. Bill Barr died January 31, 1956, and Elizabeth now (1980) lives at Thief River Falls. Wilsie Wilbur BARR and Elizabeth SINDELIR had the following children:

+107 i. Betty Jane BARR.

+108 ii. Charles Clifford BARR.

+109 iii. Philip "Phil" Franklin BARR.

Dallas Sims with his cattle	Dallas & Suzi Sims 50th Wedding Anniversary
Dallas Sims	Dallas & Susan Sims
Susan Sims with mules	Rhoades School left Roy & Harley Sims
1923 Putting in Oats at Dallas Sims Farm Farm 2 miles northeast of Meeker, Ohio	1923 Putting in Oats at Dallas Sims Farm Farm 2 miles northeast of Meeker, Ohio
Wife's preparing food.	Susan "Suzi" Longstaff Sims
Dallas Sims and Family with hores and mules

Sims - Walterhouse Reunion 1912

Reunion held at the first home of Harley & Eva Sims

Home on the McKelvy Farm 2 miles northest of Meeker, Ohio

55. Dallas Franklin "Dall" SIMS farmerwas born on Jul 28 1871 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. He died on Jan 15 1955 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried on Jan 18 1955 in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. MARION STAR, MONDAY JANUARY 27, 1955 Dallas F. Sims, 84, of the Marion County Home died at 2:30 PM, Saturday in Marion City Hospital. He was ill one week. Born July 28, 1870 in Iowa, he was a son of Jeremiah and Jennie Postal Sims. March 19, 1891, he married Susie Longstaff who died in January 1943, in Marion County. He was a retired farmer and had lived in Marion County since coming here with his parnets at the age of seven months. Surviving are his son, Roy Sims of W. Center St. in Marion, seven grandchildren and three sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Thomas Welsh of 777 Creston Ave. in Marion, Mrs. Bessie Hart of 1006 N. Main St., in Marion, Mrs. John Gorenflo of Walkerville, Mich.; Robert Sims of 158 1/2 N. Main St. in Marion and Charles Sims of Waldo, Ohio and Virgil Sims of Elwood, Indiana. Burial was the Brush Ridge Cemetery.

He was married to Susan "Suzie" LONGSTAFF (daughter of William LONGSTAFF and Matilda J. BURRIS ) on Mar 19 1891 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Susan "Suzie" LONGSTAFF was born on Feb 23 1871 in Bowling Green Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Jan 21 1943 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on Jan 24 1943 in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. Dallas Franklin "Dall" SIMS farmer and Susan "Suzie" LONGSTAFF had the following children:

+110 i. Roy SIMS farmer.

+111 ii. Harley Edward SIMS farmer.

56. Galista Gay SIMS was born on Jul 24 1874 in Montgomery Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died in 1907 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. She was buried in Little Sandusky, Wyandot Co., Ohio.

She was married to Frank EDGINGTON on Mar 25 1896 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. Frank EDGINGTON was born in 1872 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. He died in 1955 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. He was buried in Little Sandusky, Wyandot Co., Ohio. 1905-06 Directory- Living in Grand Prairie Township, Nevada, Wyandot, Ohio. 1918+1923 Directory - Wife Hattie, 5 children, Tenant on 148 acres; 1 horse; 4 cattle: Address: RFD l Nevada, Ohio. Telephone 21 Galista Gay SIMS and Frank EDGINGTON had the following children:

+112 i. Effie EDGINGTON.

113 ii. Son EDGINGTON was born. He died in Infant. He was buried in Little Sandusky, Wyandot Co., Ohio.

114 iii. Son EDGINGTON was born. He died in Infant. He was buried in Little Sandusky, Wyandot Co., Ohio.

57. Alma SIMS was born on Nov 7 1876 in DeCliff, Montgomery Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Apr 15 1964 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on Apr 18 1964 in Chapel Heights Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. THE MARION STAR: THURSDAY APRIL 16, 1964 Mrs. Alma Sims Welsh, 87, or 770 Creston Ave. died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday in General Hospital. She was a native of Decliff. Born Nov. 7, 1876, she was a daughter of Jeremiah and Jennifer Postel Sims. Surviving are 3 sons, Wilson Orr of Thompson St., Lovell of Lee St. and Dale of Madison Ave.; a daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Hayworth of Sacramento, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Virgil Sims of Elwood, Ind., and Charles of Waldo, and 2 sisters, Mrs. Inez Gorenflo of Walkersville, Mich., and Mrs. Alice Hart of Marion. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in the M.H.Gunder Sons Funeral Home. Rev. W.A.Hough will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Heights Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home after Friday noon.

She was married to Elijah Dale ORR (son of Londias ORR and Irene RIZOR ) on Jun 12 1894 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was divorced from Elijah Dale ORR. Elijah Dale ORR was born on Dec 16 1871 in LaRue, Marion Co., Ohio. He died in 1949 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. Alma SIMS and Elijah Dale ORR had the following children:

+115 i. Wilson K. ORR.

+116 ii. Myrtle ORR.

+117 iii. Ernest Lovell ORR.

+118 iv. Clarence F. ORR.

+119 v. Adelbert Dale ORR.

She was married to Thomas J. WELCH (son of Michael WELCH and Mary KEITING ) on Jun 28 1920 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Thomas J. WELCH was born on Sep 11 1872 in London, Madison Co., Ohio.

58. Clara Alice "Bessie" SIMS was born on Feb 5 1879 in Grand Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Jun 15 1965 in Mt Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio. She was buried on Jun 18 1965 in Chapel Heights Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio.

She was married to Louis B. WILSON (son of Amos H. WILSON and Fannie GUYTON ) on Feb 3 1897 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Louis B. WILSON was born on Jul 1 1867 in Montgomery Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on May 14 1930 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried on May 17 1930 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. 1883 MARION COUNTY HISTORY

Amos H. Wilson is a native of Marion County, born February 7, 1843, son of Amos C. and Mary A. (Bishop) Wilson, of Scotch and English Ancestry respectively. The father was one of the early pioneers to this county, settling on the Whetstone River. He was one of the first Commissioners of the County, and enthusiastic Republican, and accumulated a fair estate for his eleven children, dying December 25, 1855 (Hugh V. Smith died May 18, 1855). He left a request that after burial in the old grave-yard, his remains should be removed later to the new one. Seventeen years afterward, this request was complied with, his body being found in as just perfect state of preservation. Amos H. was an adept, when a youth, at mastering the common branches, especially mathematics. When ged twenty-seven years, he engaged in the mercantile business at Marion, having however, previously married, June 27, 1866, Fannie Guyton, of Clark County, daughter of James and Isabel Guyton, of English descent. One heir has blessed this marriage - Louis B., born July 1, 1867. This wife died in 1868; he again married October 25, 1876, Virginia C. Showen, a daughter of Peter and Susan (Boyer) Showen, and three children have been born to them - Byron E., born August 1, 1878; Amos C., November 12, 1879; and Frank A., September 2, 1877, and dying fifteen days later. Mr. Wilson served an apprenticeship, three years, learning the shoemaker's trade. He then engaged in the manufacture and sale of boots and shoes for thirteen years, Charles H. Terpany buying him out. He then moved to Montgomery township, purchasing ninety acres of valuable land. He has recently erected a suitable farm residence, and made other desirable improvements. He is an enthusiastice politician, and a hearty supporter of the Republican Pary. James Guyton, the father of Mr. Wilson's first wife, was born February 6, 1818, and died at Vicksburg, Mississippi, June 10, 1863, a member of the Union Army, Tenth Ohio Cavalry. His wife Isabel, was born March 9, 1818, and died December 1, 1865. Amos C. Wilson was born February 7, 1792 and died December 23, 1856. His thrid wife, Mary A. Graves was born April 28, 1799 and is still living.

THE MARION STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1930

Morral resident is claimed in Marion. Funeral services for Louis Wilson, 63, will be held Saturday afternoon. Morral-May 15 - Louis Wilson, 63, who had been employed by the local ice company, died in Marion City Hospital last night. He had been confined to the Hospital since May 5 following an operation. Funeral services will be held at the home here at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Burial will be made in Marion Cemetery. Mr. Wilson was born in Marion, July 1, 1867, the son of Amos and Fannie Wilson. He married Clara Alice Simms February 3, 1897. Clara Alice "Bessie" SIMS and Louis B. WILSON had the following children:

120 i. Fanny WILSON was born. She died in Infant.

+121 ii. Sylvia WILSON.

+122 iii. Alfred Harvey WILSON.

+123 iv. Lucille J. WILSON.

+124 v. Avah Alice WILSON.

125 vi. Mildred Estelle WILSON was born in 1905 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died in 1908 in Big Island Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on Apr 21 1908 in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio.

+126 vii. Jessie Fern WILSON.

+127 viii. Lewis Bernard WILSON.

128 ix. Crystal Ruthella Glendoria WILSON Grace was born on Nov 9 1912 in Meeker, Marion Co., Ohio. She died in Oct 1936 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried in Chapel Heights Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio.

+129 x. Mina Gennelle WILSON.

+130 xi. Arlene Evylin WILSON.

131 xii. Ruby WILSON was born on Jul 16 1920 in Morral, Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Jul 16 1920 in Morral, Marion Co., Ohio.

She was married to Leo Robert KILGORE (son of Isaac KILGORE and Katherine HARRISON) on Nov 24 1932 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was divorced from Leo Robert KILGORE. Leo Robert KILGORE was born on Apr 25 1892 in Greenville, Drake Co., Ohio. He died on Feb 27 1968 in Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio.

She was married to Lonn HART.

61. Walter Andy SIMS was born on May 10 1884 in Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in 1942 in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Jun 3 1942 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Church: Emmanuel Lutheran Church Work: Truck Driver.

He was married to Mattie Luella VROMEN (daughter of Isaac VROMEN and Alice HOLDCRAFT ) on Aug 9 1905 in Marion Co., Ohio. Mattie Luella VROMEN was born on May 26 1887 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. She died on Aug 10 1957 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on Aug 13 1957 in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. Residence: 198 Leader St., Marion, Ohio, She died at the home of her son Carl Sims. The children were at following addresses when Mattie died: Frederick of W. Center St., Donald of 993 Sheridon Rd., Mrs. Glendoria McFarlin of 384 Mary St., Annabelle Campbell of 428 Thompson, Norma Lore of 441 Thompson. Walter Andy SIMS and Mattie Luella VROMEN had the following children:

132 i. Harold R. SIMS was born on Jan 20 1906 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Sep 6 1928 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio.

+133 ii. Norma Alice SIMS.

+134 iii. Frederick Marn SIMS.

+135 iv. Glendora May SIMS.

+136 v. Carl V. SIMS.

+137 vi. AnnaBelle Lucretia SIMS.

+138 vii. Donald Eugene SIMS.

139 viii. Walter Junior SIMS was born on Jun 22 1922 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Aug 14 1924 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio.

62. Inez Lola SIMS was born on Jun 18 1886 in Salt Rock Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died in Mar 1984 in Walkerville, Oceana Co., Michigan. She was buried in Mar 1984 in Carpenter Cemetery, Walkerville, Oceana Co., Michigan.

50th Wedding Anniversary - John & Inez Sims Gorenflo

She was married to John F. GORENFLO (son of Ferdinand GORENFLO and Catharine SCHAEFFER ) on Mar 2 1905 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. John F. GORENFLO was born on Dec 5 1883 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Apr 10 1964 in Walkerville, Oceana Co., Michigan. He was buried on Apr 13 1964 in Carpenter Cemetery, Walkerville, Oceana Co., Michigan. The family moved to Walkerville, Michigan in 1913. John worked on the Railroad. His mothers family the Schaeffer's were from Volary, Michigan. He belonged to the Odd Fellows Lodge. Came to Leavitt Twp., Oceana Cty., Michigan in 1913 and did farm. His funeral was at the Walkerville Methodist Church. Inez Lola SIMS and John F. GORENFLO had the following children:

+140 i. Carl LeRoy GORENFLO.

+141 ii. Harry F. GORENFLO.

+142 iii. Jessie Robert GORENFLO Sr..

64. Virgil Floyd SIMS was born on Jul 25 1891 in DeCliff, Montgomery Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Apr 3 1969 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana. He was buried in Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana. Residence: Elwood, Indiana

History: Veteran of World War I, injured during training. He came to Indiana with the Oil Pipeline. He was known as Virgil in Ohio and Floyd in Indiana. He was living in So. Whitley, Indiana at the time of his mother's death, Nov 8, 1923. The 1925 Marion City Director listed him as living at 251 Olney Ave., Marion with his brother Walter.

He was married to Martha Elizabeth SCHUYLER (daughter of John SCHUYLER and Mary ) on Jun 19 1926 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana. Martha Elizabeth SCHUYLER was born on May 19 1905 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana. She died on Nov 14 1978 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana. She was buried in Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana. Virgil Floyd SIMS and Martha Elizabeth SCHUYLER had the following children:

+143 i. Richard Floyd SIMS.

+144 ii. Joseph Ronald SIMS.

66. Charles Clay "Charlie" SIMS was born on Jun 20 1896 in DeCliff, Montgomery Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Jan 24 1981 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. Charlie operated a bar and farmed at Waldo, Ohio. He belonged to Pennsylvania Harness Horse Association.

He was married to Edith MASSIE (daughter of Charles MASSIE and Roxie MOORE ) on Sep 25 1920 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Edith MASSIE was born on Jul 10 1902 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio. She died on Jul 8 1975 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried on Jul 11 1975 in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. Edith came to Marion with her parents as a small child. Charles Clay "Charlie" SIMS and Edith MASSIE had the following children:

+145 i. Robert LeRoy SIMS.

+146 ii. Bonnie J. SIMS.

147 iii. Eva Lavon SIMS was born on Aug 13 1925 in Claridon Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She died on Aug 16 1925 in Claridon Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio.

148 iv. Charles L. SIMS Jr. was born on Nov 10 1926 in Claridon Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on Mar 9 1949 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio.

149 v. Richard D. SIMS was born on Jun 15 1928 in Claridon Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in May 1960 in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Grand Prairie Twp., Marion Co., Ohio. He died on May 15 1960 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Death: Auto accident Rt 23 south of Marion at 2:30 A.M. at the property of Paul Tong.

Memberships: American Legion, Knights of Pythias,

Employment: Marion Power Shovel

67. Verla Gail MARTIN was born on Nov 10 1872 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She was buried on Mar 10 1919 in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She died on Mar 17 1919 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois. Verla Gail Martin Seaton was living in Chicago, Ill. at the time of John Martin's death in 1910. Roy was with the American Expeditionary Forces in Vladivostok, Sibera, Russia at time of John Martin's death.

She was married to Roy C. SEATON (son of Oliver SEATON and Harriet REED ) on Dec 8 1892 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.