BLACKWOOD, BROSSMAN & BROWN'S OF LITHOPOLIS, OHIO
From Charles & Barbara (Brown) Waid
July 3, 2008 - cbwaid@comcast.net
Corrections &/or Additions Welcomed
Listing 76 descendants for 3 generations.
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GENERATION NO. 1
1. John M.1 BLACKWOOD was born 27 Jun 1815 in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland. He was the son of Robert
BLACKWOOD and Ellen BERRY. John died 28 Jul 1881 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in
Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery. He married Christina SMITH 3 Mar 1838/1839 in Madison Township, Pickaway
Co., Ohio. She was born 16 Jun 1823 in Madison Township, Pickaway Co., Ohio. She was the daughter of Jacob
SMITH and Christina HALL. Christina died 6 Apr 1897 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in
Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
They had 9 children:
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Reuben BLACKWOOD, born 29 Jul 1839, died 16 Aug 1907.
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James Monroe "Jim" BLACKWOOD, born 6 Feb 1841, died 6 Sep 1919.
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Sarah Anne "Sallie" BLACKWOOD, born 20 Jul 1843, died 15 Jun 1922.
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Jacob Smith BLACKWOOD, born 16 Mar 1845, died after 1922.
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Mary Christina BLACKWOOD, born 12 Sep 1847 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield
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Co., Ohio, died in infancy 12 Jun 1848 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was
buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
MARY - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta
LaRoss, page 20, gives "died in infancy".
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A.
Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham, page 29, gives birth date (year one off of previous - 1846) and death
date.
Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site and Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township,
Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 165, "daughter
of John Blackwood and Christiana ?, born Sep. 12, 1847, died June 12, 1848" (original plat, lot 41, gr
1) "(NOK: John Backwood, father)". Again page 367 with "aged 9m 19d".
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Pauline BLACKWOOD, born 28 May 1849, died 19 Feb 1913.
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Samuel Wilson BLACKWOOD, born 30 Jul 1851, died 22 May 1911.
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Henry Caleb BLACKWOOD, born 4 Jul 1854.
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Marian Elizabeth "Mimie" BLACKWOOD, born 5 Sep 1855, died 4 Mar 1909.
CHRISTINA - Source: "Genealogy of the Glick Family", compiled by George H. Glick, 1918, page 51, gives last name of spouse and death
state. Calls her "Tenna".
Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, pages 18-19, gives marriage date,
place, spouse, children ( Reuben, James Monroe, Sarah, Jacob Smith, Mary Christina, Pauline, Samuel Wilson, Henry Caleb and
Marion Elizabeth), death date and burial place, "Lithopolis Cemetery". John and Christina were married by Rev. Samuel Wilson.
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 10, gives birth date of "the 16th June 1823" from the family Bible. Page 29, gives birth year as "1828" and marriage 4 Mar
1838.
Source: Data Collected by Mary Erden (Brown) Lauridsen, Aunt Mary's records and "Pickaway County Ohio Marriage Records 1810 - 1862"
Rekeyed by Dan R. Hearl December 1992.
Source: Marriage and Death from the Vital Records of the City/County.. Marriage from "Pickaway county, Ohio, Marriage Records
1810-1862" gives date of "Mar 3 1839 by Samuel Wilson Rev." Page 165 of cemetery records "Blackwood, Christiana, born July 17,
1819, died Apr. 6, 1897" (original plot, "lot 41, gr 3) (NOK: John Blackwood)". Went with the Bible birth date from Source:
"Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham. Was
again on page 367 with "aged 73y 9m 20d".
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society.
Source: Charles and Barbara Waid have seen the grave site - "Christiana wife of John Blackwood Died April 6, 1897 aged 78YS & 20D" Is in all caps.
JOHN - All of John and Christina's children were born 1 mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield County, Ohio.
Source Source: "Data Provided by Mary Anne (Shannon) Klein of the Blackwood line", John came to the United States on the ship "Mars"
of Greenock, Scotland, Capt. Cleperton, commanding. Left Carrickfergus 12 May 1832, arrived in Baltimore, Maryland 3 July 1832. He
purchased 107 acres of land in Madison Township, Franklin Co., Ohio. He worked on the National Highway (Route 40). He taught
school "down on the Rarey farm in the old log school house in Pickaway Co." in 1836-1838. He also taught at Middletown and at the
Brick or Glick Church. He taught grammar and was the first to teach that in that part of the country. He invented the first hinge harrow,
first corn planter (Pat. 1854), gang plow (Pat. 1871), and the three horse hitch (Pat. 1872. He made the first meat grinders in the
country and did most of the surveying for the neighborhood for miles around him. He was an elder in the Lithopolis Presbyterian Church
for 42 years. Possibly died July 27th according to the Lancaster Gazette.
On 17 April 1879 he was appointed guardian for his imbecile niece, Ellen B. (Shannon) McGarity.
Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 2 gives birth date, page
18-19, gives marriage date, place, spouse, children (Reuben, James Monroe, Sarah, Jacob Smith, Mary Christina, Pauline, Samuel
Wilson, Henry Caleb and Marion Elizabeth), death date, "at the age of 66 years, 1 month, and one day and burial place, "Lithopolis
Cemetery".
Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C. Stevenson, August 1936, chapter 3 the
original town, page 21, "A plough factory by John Blackwood, an ingenious inventor, did not secceed well, and was soon discontinued."
Source: The Pickaway County, Ohio, marriage records, 1810-1862 show that they were married Mar 3, 1839 by Rev. Samuel Wilson. Have a
copy of these records (Rekeyed by Dan R. Hearl December 1992).
Source: "The Wagnalls Memorial" Vol. XXV, No. 12 and page 504 from the deed book.
The home of John and Christina at 90 Brown Street has been restored, as of July 2002, and looks great. John and Christina owned lots 105
& 106 from 3 March 1855 until 29 September 1866 when lot 105 was sold to Long & Smith (Etal) and lot 106 to the trustees of the
Presbyterian Church. The property owned by Henry Glick from 1 June 1816 to 28 January 1819 and later several others.
Source: Marriage and Death from the Vital Records of the City/County.. Marriage record from "Pickaway County, Ohio, Marriage Records
1810-1962 gives date of "Mar 3 1839 by Samuel Wilson Rev."
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Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, "John, born June
27, 1815, died July 28, 1881" (Original Plat, lot 41, gr 4) "(NOK: Christiana Blackwood)" Again page 367 with "aged 66y 1m 1d".
Source: Charles and Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Stone reads "John Blackwood Died July 28, 1881 aged 66 Years 1M 1D" - is
in all caps.
John is found in the Madison Township, Franklin Co., Ohio 1850 census: John Blackwood, 35 born in Ireland; Christina, 29, OH; Reuben, 11;
James, 9; Sarah, 7; Jacob, 5; and Pauline, 1. All children born in Ohio.
Still there in 1860: John Blackwood, 45 year old farmer born in Ireland; Christina, 37; Reuben, 20; James M., 19; Sarah Ann, 16; Jacob, 15;
Pauline, 11; Samuel, 6; Henry Caleb, 4; Mary Elizabeth, 4; and Magdalena Smith, 81 (Christina's grandmother).
Still there in 1870: Blackwood, John, 55; Christina, 47; Samuel, 19; Henry K., 16; Mimie, 14; and John C., 7, (son of James M.)
. In the 1880 census: Blackwood, John 65; Christina, 57; Wilson, 28; Henry, 26; John, 1, grandson (son of Wilson).
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GENERATION NO. 2
2. Reuben2 BLACKWOOD (1.John1) was born 29 Jul 1839 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Reuben
died 16 Aug 1907 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis,
Fairfield Co., Ohio. He married Jennie E. WELTON 22 May 1862 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was
born 22 Sep 1840 in Welton Valley south of Groveport, Franklin Co., Ohio. She was the daughter of Jesse
WELTON and Mary RAMSEY. Jennie died 3 Nov 1931 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in
Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
They had 4 children:
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Carrie Emeretta BLACKWOOD, born 26 Mar 1865, died after 5 Jan 1931.
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Della May BLACKWOOD, born 13 Apr 1867, died 4 Nov 1923.
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Annis Evaline BLACKWOOD, born 9 Sep 1877, died 3 Jun 1961.
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Dufferin R. BLACKWOOD, born 20 May 1882 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. He
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married (1) Edith May STEVENS 14 Apr 1904; they divorced. She was born about
1876 in Ohio. Edith died after 5 Jan 1931.
MAY - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta
LaRoss, page 20 gives spouse. Page 49, says no children and "L.1-5-1931". Divorced ??
Dufferin
married (2) Effie Grace BUMPUS 15 Oct 1927. She was born 19 Dec 1880 in
Mount Vernon, Linn Co., Iowa. She was the daughter of H. Alexander BUMPUS
and Alice WORLEY. Effie died 17 Feb 1933 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and
was buried in Mount Vernon, Linn Co., Iowa.
EFFIE died of shock from extensive third degree body burns. Her clothing caught fire when gasoline
exploded which cleaning a hat.
Dufferin died 12 Oct 1953, and was buried in Lithopolis
(Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
DUFFERIN - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie
Emetetta LaRoss, page 20 gives spouse. Page 49, gives birth date, first marriage date and spouse
May, second marriage date and spouse Effie and all "L.1-5-1931". No children.
BLACKWOOD, BROSSMAN & BROWN'S OF LITHOPOLIS, OHIO
Source: Charles and Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township,
Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 165,
"Blackwood, Dufferin R., born Jan. 1, 1882" (computer default as month & day not noted so may not
be actual date though year should be correct) "died Oct. 12, 1953, aged 71y" (2nd addition, part II,
lot 165, gr 1).
Dufferin is found in the Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 1910 census: Blackwood, Bufferin (yes Bufferin) R.,
28; and Edith M., 34.
He is still there in 1920.
Still there in 1930: Blackwood, Duffin R., 49 and Effa G., 49. No children.
JENNIE - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives
parents, marriage date, spouse and children (Carrie Emaretta, Della May, Annis Evaline and Dufferin R.).
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 45, gives birth date, marriage date, spouse, 4 children (Carrie Emeretta, Della May, Annis Evelyn and Dufferin R.) and "L.
1-5-1931". Page 45-a, gives a transcription of death article : "JENNIE (Welton) BLACKWOOD Mrs. Jennie (Welton) Blackwood
passed away Friday morning, November 13, 1831 at her home, 173 west 9th Avenue, aged 91 years. She was born September 22,
1840 in Franklin County, Ohio, south of Groveport in the Welton Valley, where her grandfather, John Welton, had taken up land on his
emigration from Virginia. She was married to Reuben Blackwood in 1862, who preceded her to the better world in 1907. A daughter,
Mrs. W. S. Smith, also preceded her eight years ago. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Carrie E. La Ross, Mrs., A. Clarke
Hunter and Dufferin R. Blackwood; also seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Twenty-five years of her early married life
was spent in Lithopolis, where she took an active part in church work and also in many of the activities of the fillage (sic) life. After
removing to Columbus forty years ago, she became a charter member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, where she was active until
her declining years prevented such duties." etc. Gives burial information as Lithopolis Cemetery. Charles and Barbara Waid have seen
the grave site.
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 165 "born
Jan. 1, 1840, died Jan. 1, 1831 *, aged 91y" (2nd addition, part II, lot 165, gr 2). * means a computer default with month and year not
recorded - may not be correct though year should be. Again on page 367 "1840 - 1931".
REUBEN and JENNIE are listed in the 1880 census in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio with three children.
Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, pages 18-19, gives birth date and
place "the old farm one mile west of Lithopolis, Ohio in Madison Township, Franklin County". Page 20 gives marriage date, spouse
and four children (Carrie Emaretta, Della May, Annis Evaline and Dufferin R.). Pages 23-24, "My father, Reuben Blackwood, was the
oldest in his Father's family and was born in the log cabin in Pickaway County, Ohio, July 29, 1839. He lived on the Blackwood farm,
just over the line in Franklin County, until he was about sixteen when the family moved into the village of Lithopolis where they lived
four years. He went to school to his father at Middletown and to the academy in Lithopolis".... "Mathematical studies were his
favorites, and he was also of an inventive mind. He first learned the cabinet making trade, but after his marriage to my mother, Jennie
E. Welton, May 22, 1862, they lived for a year or so on her farm in the Welton Valley, then moved to the village of Lithopolis. During
the year on the farm he was called out in the militia when Morgan's men came, at time of the Civil War, but only went as far as
Columbus, (They were drilled near Groveport) when by paying a substitute, he was excused on account of his wife's illness. My father
became a tinner, buying the store in Lithopolis and built a comfortable home on the adjoining lot, where the three younger children were
born; I, being the eldest, first saw the light in what was then known as the Willis property on top of the hill on the south side of Church
Street. My father was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Lithopolis and gave many years of service to it in different capacities,
as choir leader with his sweet tenor voice, sometimes as organist and at times acted as sexton. He was rather stern but conscientious,
had no bad habits; he was timid in expressing himself in conversation. About 1890 he sold his business interests in Lithopolis and
removed to Columbus where he became a building contractor."
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 45, gives birth date, marriage date, spouse, 4 children (Carrie Emeretta, Della May, Annis Evelyn and Dufferin R.) and death
date of "8-16-1907" - DIFFERENT !
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Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C. Stevenson, August 1936, chapter on the
original town, page 28, "Perry Lehman was the hardware merchant for his lifetime. He was first a partner of Reuben Blackwood, and
then of George Weiser. This firm was as widely known as the Village itself." Page 29, "The next house to the north was erected by
Reuben Blackwood about the year 1870. It was his home for many years, and here he raised his family, in his older years removing to
Columbus." Page 56, "I think it was immediately after the civil war that Reuben Blackwood, the son of John Blackwood, married a
village girl, the daughter of widow Gibbey, bought the machinery for the manufacture of tinware, and the building it occupied, from
Parmele Bailey, the widow of Amos Bailey, recently deceased, and continued that business. He joined with himself in partnership, his
brother-in-law, John Green, and they added to the business, that of putting on metal and slate roofing, then coming into vogue. Both
moved to the Village."
Source - THE TIMES newspaper, dated Wednesday, January 12, 1983, has an article regarding Reuben Blackwood's house in Lithopolis. The
citizens tried to raise money to have the house moved before it was to be torn down to make more room for Wagnalls Memorial
building, estimates being from $25,000 to $30,000 to move the decaying brick structure. It was not accomplished and consequently
torn down. It had been considered "in the 1876 Fairfield County atlas as a community landmark" and the "only house in Lithopolis that
features Italian architecture." There is a copy of a watercolor depiction of the home.
Source: Charles and Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Source "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield
Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 165, gives "Jan. 1, 1839, died Jan. 1, 1807 *, aged 68y" (2nd addition, part II, lot 165,
gr3). * means a computer default when month and day not noted - may not be correct although year should be. Again on page 367
with only "1839 - 1907".
Source: "Birth from Church Record.
Source Source: "Data Provided by Mary Anne (Shannon) Klein of the Blackwood line" - "They were married at six o'clock in the morning by
Rev. John Woods, with only seven present at the breakfast. Henry M. Brown and Sarah Blackwood were the attendants. Sarah and
Jennie were dressed in white organdy. After breakfast they went to Buffalo and Niagara Falls by way of Cleveland". (Source: Charles
Vance Waid, Henry M. Brown and Sarah Blackwood, married a year later).
Reuben is found in Lithopolis, Fairfield, Ohio 1880 census: Blackwood, Ruben, 40; Jennie E., 39; Carrie E., 15; Della, 9; and Evaline, 5. All
born in Ohio.
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Ohio. James died 6 Sep 1919 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried 9 Sep 1919 in Lithopolis
(Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. He married (1) Barbara Elin WHALEY 1 Sep 1862 in
Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was born 14 Aug 1840 in Bloom Township, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was the
daughter of William WHALEY and Sarah Ann "Sallie" FRUCHEY. Barbara died 2 Nov 1864 in Lithopolis, Fairfield
Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
They had 2 children:
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John Chester BLACKWOOD, born 29 Jun 1863 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, died
2 May 1886, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield
Co., Ohio.
JOHN - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta
LaRoss, page 20, gives death year, "at the age of 24 years".
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A.
Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham, page 29-a, gives transcription of John Chester's obituary. Gives
parents, birth year "1863". Says his mother died when he was young and he was raised by his
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grandparents, member of Presbyterian church and Dennison Lodge I.O.O.F., contracted cancer and
died "May 2nd, 1886, aged about 23 years."
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio
Genealogy Society, "born June 30, 1863, died May 2, 1886, aged 22y" (2nd addition, part III, lot
311, gr 4). Again on page 367 with "aged 22y 10m 3d".
Source: Barbara and Charles Waid have seen the grave site, Information from Gravestone.
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James Monroe BLACKWOOD, born 1864 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, died in
Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
BARBARA - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives
marriage date, spouse and two children (John Chester and "babe which lived a few weeks and was buried with the mother
who died in 1866"). Death is incorrect. Source: Charles and Barbara Waid have seen the grave site.
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, "born Aug.
14, 1840, died Nov. 2, 1864, aged 24y (2nd addition, part III, lot 311, gr 3 (NOK: James M. Blackwood)". Again on page
367 but with "aged 24y 2m 19d".
James married (2) Anna Elizabeth ZANGMEISTER 26 May 1867 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was born 16 Jun
1850 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was the daughter of Henry ZANGMEISTER and Anna Marie SMITH.
Anna died 11 Dec 1921 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery,
Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
They had 6 children:
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Hattie May BLACKWOOD, born 31 Jan 1868 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She
married Charles Gregg BARRETT. He was born 4 May 1866. Charles died 4 Nov
1950 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Green Lawn Cemetery.
CHARLES - Source: "Death and Cemetery from published cemetery records"..
Hattie died 23 May
1929 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Green Lawn Cemetery.
HATTIE - Source: "Death and Cemetery from published cemetery records"..
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Erden Eveline BLACKWOOD, born 4 Nov 1870 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She
married Jay Curtis STIMMEL. He was born 1864. He was the son of Frank M.
STIMMEL and Mary J.. Jay died 14 Nov 1943 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and
was buried in Obetz Cemetery, Obetz, Franklin Co., Ohio.
JAY is found in the Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 1910 census: Stimmel, Jay C., 46; and Arden, 39. Both
born in Ohio.
Still there in 1920 and in 1930 Erden's sister Mabel Blackwood is living with them.
Erden died 10 Jun
1952 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher)
Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
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Frank Walter BLACKWOOD, born 25 Feb 1874 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, died in
infancy 18 May 1875 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis
(Baugher) Cemetery.
FRANK - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie
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Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives "died aged 15 months".
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio
Genealogy Society, page 367 "died May 18, 1875, aged 1y 2m 21d".
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Harvey Monroe BLACKWOOD, born 18 May 1877, died 27 May 1936.
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Mabel Anna BLACKWOOD, born 6 Jan 1885 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, died
25 Mar 1932 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis
(Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
MABEL - Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the
Ohio Genealogy Society, page 165, "born Jan. 1, 1885, died Jan. 1, 1932 *, aged 47y" (2nd
addition, part III, lot 312, gr 1). * means a computer default when the month and day were not noted
so may not be correct although year should be. Again page 367 with "1885 - 1932".
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Guy Roland BLACKWOOD, born 19 Mar 1889, died 7 Jul 1968.
ANNA - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives marriage
year, spouse, children (Hattie, Erdon, Harvey, Jabel (Mable Anna?), Frank Walter and Guy).
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 29, gives name as "Sangmaster" of "Zangmaster", spouse (his second), and 6 children (Hattie, Erden, Mabell, Frank Walter,
Harvey and Guy).
Source: Charles and Barbara Waid have seen the grave site - died at age 71.
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 164.
JAMES and his second with ANNA are listed in the 1880 census in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio living with four children. He may have been
the census taker as signed by J. M. Blackwood.
Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives marriage date,
spouse and 2 children (Chester and one "babe which lived a few weeks and was buried with the mother who died in 1866".
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 29, gives marriage date, spouse Barbara and 2 children (Chester and one infant).
Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C. Stevenson, August 1936, page 29 b, "Next
came the Jim Blackwood grocery, and on the same lot,hiss home." Page 56, "About the same time James M. Blackwood, known to
everyone as Jim, married a daughter of William Whaley, another farmer, and established himself in the grocery business. Jim had lost
an arm in a threshing machine accident but could wrap up a package of sugar as neatly and as quickly as the best. The use of paper
sacks was then unknown. He also soon built himself a house locating it on the same lot with his grocery. It was the first house in the
village built with a mansard roof instead of a second story."
Source: Death certificate.
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, "born Jan. 1, 1841,
died Jan. 1, 1919*, aged 78y" (2nd addition, part III, lot 311, gr 2 ) "(NOK: Barbara Blackwood)" * means Jan. 1 was date used as
the computer default when month & day not noted so date may not be correct although the year should be correct. Again page 367
with just "1841 - 1919". Source: Barbara and Charles Waid have seen the grave site, Information from Gravestone.
JAMES is listed on the Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio 1880 census: Jas. M. Blackwood, married, white male, age 39, born Ohio; Anna E., 30,
OH; Jno. C., 17, OH; Hattie M., 12, OH; Erden E., 9, OH and Harvy M., 3, OH.
He is found in the Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 1900 census: Blackwood, James M., born Feb 1841; Anne E., Jun 1849; Erden E., Nov
1870; Harvey M., May 1877; Mabel A., Jan 1885; and Guy R., Mar 1889. (Cemetery record has Anne born in 1850).
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4. Sarah Anne "Sallie"2 BLACKWOOD (1.John1) was born 20 Jul 1843 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield Co.,
Ohio. Sarah died 15 Jun 1922 in Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa, and was buried 17 Jun 1922 in Atlantic Cemetery.
She married Henry Martin BROWN (See number 60) 23 Jun 1863 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. He was born 30 May
1842 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. He was the son of Joseph BROWN and Rebecca Lawrence FOSTER.
Henry died 9 Apr 1931 in Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, and was buried 12 Apr 1931 in Atlantic Cemetery, Atlantic,
Cass Co., Iowa.
They had 8 children:
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Edward Everett BROWN, born 15 Apr 1864, died 6 Apr 1943.
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Henry Elwood BROWN, born 10 Feb 1866, died 3 Aug 1940.
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Emory Owen BROWN, born 28 Apr 1867, died 6 Jan 1958.
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Herbert Weekly BROWN, born 1 Sep 1868, died 13 Nov 1954.
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Joseph Willard BROWN, born 8 Nov 1871, died 10 Aug 1950.
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Abbie Angeline BROWN, born 24 Apr 1874, died 17 Jul 1909.
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Asa BROWN, born 31 Jul 1877, died 27 Oct 1969.
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Carrie May BROWN, born 24 Sep 1879, died 17 Jul 1954.
HENRY - Source: Data Collected by Mary Erden (Brown) Lauridsen - He was a Musician in the War of the Rebellion (Civil War).
From the ATLANTIC NEWS-TELEGRAPH (Ohio): "HEROES OF THE SIXTIES" "We consider today Henry M. Brown, another of the well
known veterans of the civil war, who makes this city his home. Mr. Brown, son of Joseph and Rebecca L. Brown, was born at
Lithopolis, O., on May 30, 1842. In March of 1862, when he was nearly 20 years old, Mr. Brown went to Wheatland, Clinton County,
Ia., to conduct a harness shop for his father, having served an apprenticeship at the harnessmaker's trade. In June of 1863 he was
married in Ohio to Sarah A. Blackwood. They made their home in Iowa until Jan. 19, 1864, when, following a severe cold spell known
as "the cold New Year's," Mr. Brown sold out and he and his young wife, who was ill, moved back to the old home in Ohio. At this
time enlistments in the northern army in the civil war were slow and the draft had been ordered. Concluding not to wait to be drafted,
Mr. Brown and a dozen other young men journeyed to Columbus and enlisted for the period of one year or during the remainder of the
war, in Company A, 176th Ohio Volunteer infantry and in a few days were started on the road to Nashville, Tenn. On arriving in the
city, they were quartered overnight in the largest hotel there, the unfinished Zolliecoffer, sheltering about 7,000 of the northern soldiers.
The next morning they marched to a point about three miles out of the city where they camped. When Sherman started his march to
the sea, General Hood started north, and General Thomas gathered the troops from the surrounding country at Nashville to stop Hood.
At Franklin, fifteen miles below Nashville, he was engaged by the forces of General Schofield. After nightfall the northern forces were
forced to fall back to Nashville. The weather turned cold, with ice and snow, and prohibited Hood from attacking, thus giving Thomas
more time to organize. Mr. Brown's regiment was on reserve near Fort Negley, and one morning about half the regiment moved out to
the battery to support them during a movement. The next day Hood commenced falling back and when Thomas got through with him he
was out of the picture. Mr. Brown was discharged from the service on June 14, 1865. After his discharge he engaged in shoemaking
in his old home town in Ohio until 1868 when he moved to Marion county, Ia., and located on a farm. In 1879 he sold out in Marion
county and came to Cass county, locating on the place four and a half miles southwest of Atlantic now owned by Jack Odem. Mr.
Brown and his four oldest sons moved overland to this county from Ohio, sleeping in their covered wagons at night in the fore part of
February. The temperature at that time was exceptionally mild, and the immigrants encountered good roads and good weather all the
way, riding in their shirtsleeves in the afternoons. In 1893 Mr. Brown rented his farm and moved to Atlantic, where he built the
residence at 807 Olive Street where he now lives. After moving here he engaged for a number of years at his old trade, that of
harness maker, in which he was employed by Ike Ours and others. Mr. Brown united with the Methodist Church at the age of 19 and
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has continued in that denomination since. He is one of the oldest members of the church in this city. His first vote for president was
cast for Abraham Lincoln while he was in the army at Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Brown's wife died Jan. 15, 1922, after fifty-nine years of
married life. His children are Ed E. Brown of Atlantic, Joe Brown of Randolph, Neb., Asa Brown of Bear Grove township, H. E. Brown
of Bear Grove, Emory Brown of Port Angeles, Wash., Herbert Brown of Kennewick, Wash., and Mrs. Carrie Miles of Des Moines. One
daughter, Mrs. Abbie Rich, wife of O. W. Rich, is deceased. He is one of the civil war musicians and plays the fife in the local G.A.R.
drum corps. His interest in all things is keen and he is as much concerned with the welfare of his country as he was when he enlisted
to help save the Union in his young manhood. The writer has known the subject of this sketch since he -the writer -was a boy, and he
never knew a man of more sterling character or whose code of honor and uprightness was more solidly grounded. Mr. Brown has a
legion of friends hereabouts and takes a keen delight in their companionship. He is a fine type of American citizenship and exemplifies
the best traditions of the republic."
There is a picture of Henry M. Brown with the article, but the date it was written and the writer is not shown.
Source "History of Cass County, Iowa", 1884: H.M. Brown, resides on section 14, Washington township, where he purchased two hundred
and seventy acres of nice land in 1880, and has since remained there. He was born in Ohio, in 1842, and was reared there. He
learned the trade of a harness maker, and in 1862, came to Clinton county, Iowa, where he was engaged in the harness business until
1864, when he returned to Ohio, and enlisted in the One Hundred Seventy-sixth Ohio Infantry, and served in that regiment until the
close of the war. After the war he returned to Ohio, and was there engaged in the boot and shoe business until the spring of 1868,
where he sold out and came to Marion county, Iowa, where he commenced farming and was so engaged until coming to Cass county,
where he has since followed that occupation. Mr. Brown was married to Sarah A. Blackwood, a native of Ohio, and by whom he has
had eight children - Edward E., Henry E., Emory O., Herbert W., Joseph W., Abbie A., Asa and Carrie M.".
From the "Atlantic News-Telegraph" Atlantic, Iowa, Thursday, April 9, 1931, on the front page: "CIVIL WAR VET DIES" is the caption over a
picture "Henry M. Brown, Atlantic civil war veteran and well known in Cass county, died at Des Moines this afternoon, according to
word received in this city by friends and relatives".
In the "Timely Social News" of the paper: "HENRY M. BROWN, LOCAL CIVIL WAR VETERAN, IS DEAD" - "Complication of a Broken Hip
Suffered Two Years Age Fatal to Well Known Man." - "The ranks of Atlantic civil war veterans were thinned today with the passing of
Henry M. Brown, 89, at 1:30 this afternoon at Des Moines at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. H. Miles. Mr. Brown had been residing
at the capital city with his daughter since last November.
Mr. Brown had been bedfast for the last two years, suffering from
complication of a broken hip. Mr. Brown fell from a chair at his home and had been an invalid since. Mr. Brown was born at Lithopolis,
O., on May 30, 1842, the son of Joseph and Rebecca L. Brown. In March of 1862 he came to Wheatland, Ia. and opened a harness
shop for his father, having served an apprenticeship at the harnessmaker's trade. In June of 1862 he was united in marriage to Miss
Sarah A. Blackwood. They made their home in Iowa until Jan. 19, 1864, when Mr. Brown sold out the business and he and his young
wife, who was ill, moved back to the old home in Ohio. -Moves to Cass County.- Soon after returning to Ohio, Mr. Brown with a
number of other young men journeyed to Columbus and enlisted with the union forces for a period of one year or during the remainder
of the war with Company A, 176th Ohio Voluntary infantry. Mr. Brown took part in many battles and was discharged in 1865. He
returned to Lithopolis and engaged in the shoe business until 1868 when he returned to Iowa and located on a farm in Marion county.
In 1879 he came to Cass county, locating on a farm four and one-half miles southwest of Atlantic, now owned by Jack Odem. -Voted
for Lincoln.- In 1893 Mr. Brown rented his farm and moved to Atlantic where he built a residence at 807 Olive street and had resided
there until five months ago when he moved to Des Moines to make his home. After moving here he engaged for a number of years at
his old trade, that of a harness maker, at which he worked for a number of years. Mr. Brown united with the Methodist Episcopal
church at the age of 19 and had been an active worker in that denomination since. His first vote for president was cast for Abraham
Lincoln while he was in the army at Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Brown played a fife in the local G.A.R. drum corps. -Survivors.- Mrs. Brown
died Jan 15. 1922. Surviving are six sons and one daughter, Ed E. Brown of Atlantic, Joe Brown of Randolph, Neb., Asa, and H. E.
Brown of Bear Grove township, Emory Brown of Port Angelus, Wash., Herbert Brown of Kennewick, Wash., and Mrs. Carrie Miles of
Des Moines. One daughter is deceased. The remains will be brought here tomorrow for funeral services and burial. Arrangements for
the rites had not been completed late this afternoon."
Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, has conflicting
information - "Married Henry M. Brown, June 23, 1865. They had eight children: Edwin, Elwood, Herbert, Joseph, Emery, Asa, Abbie
and Carrie."
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
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page 29, gives marriage date, spouse and lists 8 children.
Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C. Stevenson, August 1936, page 29, "Henry
married Sarah, the daughter of John Blackwood." ... Henry and brother Charles, with their families moved to Iowa.... "The wives never
returned to the village, but, of the husbands, Henry made several visits, on which occasions he and John Stallsminh (sic) would get out
the drum and fife, and the streets would again resound with martial music." and Page 49, "survived the strife" of the Civil War and
returned to Lithopolis.
From the Internet "weemonster" history of 176th Regiment, Ohio Infantry: "Organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, August 10 to September 21,
1864. Mustered in September 21, 1864. Left State for Nashville, Tenn., September 21. Attached to Post and Defences of Nashville,
Dept. of the Cumberland, to December, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 4th Division. 20th Army Corps, Dept. of the Cumberland, to March, 1865.
District of Nashville, Tenn., Dept. of the Cumberland, to June, 1865.
SERVICE.-Provost and guard duty at Nashville, Tenn.,
September, 1864, to June, 1865. Battle of Nashville December 15-16, 1864. Mustered out June 18, 1865. Regiment lost during
service 102 enlisted men by disease."
Henry is found in the Lake Prairie Township (Pella), Marion Co., Iowa 1870 census: Brown, Henry M., 28 year old farmer; Sarah A., 24;
Edward E., 6; Henry E., 4; Emory O., 3; and Herbert W., 1. Also living with them is Brown, William F., 17, Henry's youngest brother.
All born in Ohio.
Henry is found in the Washington, Cass Co., Iowa 1880 census: Henry M. Brown, married, white male, age 38, born Ohio; Sarah, 36, OH;
Edward, 16, OH; Henry, 14, OH; Emory D, 13, OH; Herbert W., 12, OH; Joseph, 9, IA; Abbie, 6, IA; Asa, 4, IA and Carrie M., 8
months, IA.
Henry is found in the 1900 Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa census: Brown, Henry M., 58, Harness Maker born in Ohio; Sarah A., 56, OH.
He is found in the Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa 1910 census: Brown, Henry M., 68, born in Ohio; and Sara A., 67, Ohio.
Still there in the 1920 census: Brown, Henry M., 77; Sarah A., 76; and Edward E., son, 54, born in Ohio.
From the Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa 1930 census: Brown, Henry M., 87, a widower; Herbert W., son, 61; Nannie J., dau-in-law, 56; and
Edward E., son, 65, a widower.
Source - Have death certificate copy. Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site.
SARAH - Source: Data Collected by Mary Erden (Brown) Lauridsen. She was born 1 mile west of Lithopolis in Fairfield County, Ohio. She is
buried in the Atlantic Cemetery, Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa.
From the "Atlantic News-Telegraph" Atlantic, Iowa, Thursday, June 15, 1922, front page:
"PIONEER RESIDENT DIES AT MIDNIGHT"
"Mrs. H. M. Brown, Resident of City for Thirty Years, Answers Call. Mrs. H. M. Brown, well known lady in this county and resident of Atlantic for thirty years, died last night shortly after midnight at her home,
807 Olive street. Death was the result of an attack of influenza and the breaking up incident to advanced age. She was lacking five
days of being 80 years of age.
- Native of Ohio. She was born in Franklin county, Ohio, July 20, 1843. In June 1863 she was united in marriage to Henry M. Brown. Immediately after
marriage the couple moved to Wheatland, Clinton county, Ia., where they resided until 1863. In the winter of '63 the couple returned to
Ohio where Mr. Brown enlisted in the Ohio Infantry and marched away to war.
- Return After War. In 1868 she and her husband returned to Iowa settling on a farm near Pella, Ia., where they lived until 1880 when they came to Cass county
and purchased the farm now owned by J.A. Odem. IN 1893 they moved to the present home in Atlantic.
- Thirty-seven Survive. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her death six sons, Edward E., and Henry E., of this city; Emory O. and Herbert of Washington
state; Jos. W. of Randolph, Neb., and one daughter, Mrs. Carrie M. Miles of Des Moines. One daughter, Abbie A. Rich, died in 1909.
She also leaves twenty-one grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two brothers, Jacob S. Blackwood, Columbus, Ohio and H. C.
Blackwood, San Jose, Calif.
- Church Worker. She was a devoted church worker having been a member of the Methodist church here for 42 years. She took an active part in home and
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foreign missionary work. She was also a member of the Ladies of the G.A.R. and served as president of the local chapter many terms.
Had deceased lived until the 23rd of this month she could have celebrated her 59th wedding anniversary.
- Funeral Saturday. Funeral services will be held at the M. E. church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. F. W. Simpson will officiate. Interment will be
in the Atlantic Cemetery."
Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20 has conflicting information
- "married Henry M. Brown, June 23, 1865. They had eight children: Edwin, Elwood, Herbert, Joseph, Emery, Asa, Abbie and Carrie."
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 29, gives marriage date, spouse and 8 children (first name not readable, Elwood, Herbert, Joseph, Emery, Asa, Abbie and
Carrie).
Source: copy of death certificate. Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site.
- - - - - - - - - - 5. Jacob Smith2 BLACKWOOD (1.John1) was born 16 Mar 1845 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
Jacob died after 1922. He married Margaret Louise GLICK 24 Sep 1868 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co.,
Indiana. She was born 30 Jan 1852 in Clay, Bartholomew Co., Indiana. She was the daughter of Joseph GLICK
and Delilah GLICK.
They had 5 children:
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Gertrude Alice BLACKWOOD, born 15 Jan 1875 in Clay, Bartholomew Co., Indiana. She
married Frederick E. "Fritz" LEDERHAUS 10 Sep 1902 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana.
He was born 1874 in Hestoria, Brown Co., Ohio. He was the son of W. LEDERHAUS
and Louisea D.. Frederick died 1930.
FREDERICK is found in the Hestoria, Brown Co., Ohio 1880 census: Lederhaus, W., 36, musican born in
Hanover, Germany; Louisa, 39, Germany; Emma, 10; Fritz, 6, ?, 4; and Herman, 2. All children born
in Ohio.
He is found in the Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana 1910 census: Lederhaus, Fred, 35 year old barber
born in Ohio; Gertrude, 35, IN.
They are found in the Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana 1920 census, Lederhus, Frederick E. 45, barber,
Ohio; Gertrude A., 45, IN.
Still there in the 1930 census: Lederhaus (Indexed as Lederhouse), Fred E., 55, barber shop owner born
in Ohio; and Gertrude, 56, IN.
Source: "Marriage from the Vital Records of the City/County". Gives his name as Fritz E. Leberhaus.
Gertrude died 1948.
GERTRUDE - Source: "Marriage from the Vital Records of the City/County".
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Lora D. BLACKWOOD, born 15 Sep 1883 in Clay, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, died Sep
1963 in Illinois.
LORA - the Soc. Sec. Index gives her birth date as 15 Sept 1882, but in the 1900 census it is Sept 1883.
She is found in the Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana 1930 census: Blackwood, Lora, 47 year old
dressmaker working out of her home, born in Indiana.
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MARGARET - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives
marriage date (24 Sep 1868, not 1865), spouse and children (Gertrude, Pauline, Grace, Lora and Gilbert).
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 29, gives marriage date, spouse and same 5 children.
Source: "Marriage from the Vital Records of the City/County". Gives her name as Magaretta L.
JACOB - is living in Columbus, Ohio at the time of his sister Sarah's death in 1922.
Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives marriage date (24
Sep 1868 not 1865), spouse and children (Gertrude, Pauline, Grace, Lora and Gilbert).
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 29, gives marriage date, spouse and same 5 children.
Jacob is found in the Clay, Bartholomew Co., Indiana 1870 census: Blackwood, 25 year old farmer born in Ohio; and Margaret, 18, Indiana.
They are still there in the 1880 census: Blackwood, Jacob, 35, laborer born in Ohio; L. Magie, 28, IN; A. Grity, 6, IN, E. Pince, 4, IN; and V.
Grace, 1, IN.
Jacob is found in the Columbus, Batholomew Co., Indiana 1900 census: Blackwood, Jacob, born Mar 1845 in Ohio, father in Ireland and
mother in Ohio; Margaret L., June 1852, IN, father born in Pennsylvania and mother in Ohio; Gudie A., Jan. 1874, IN; Lora D., Sep
1883, IN; and Gilbert A., June 1891, IN.
Still in Columbus in the 1910 census: Blackwood, Jacob, 65; Margaret, 58; Gilbert, 18; and Lora, 27.
Still there in the 1920 census: Blackwood, Jacob, 75: Margaret, 64; Lora D., 37; and Gilbert, 28.
- - - - - - - - - - 7. Pauline2 BLACKWOOD (1.John1) was born 28 May 1849 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Pauline
died 19 Feb 1913 in Adair, Guthrie Co., Iowa. She married Samuel Weakly WOODS 6 Feb 1868 in Lithopolis,
Fairfield Co., Ohio. He was born 31 Mar 1845 in Near Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania. He was the son
of Samuel WOODS and Martha Elisa BELL. Samuel died 7 Jan 1936 in Adair, Guthrie Co., Iowa.
They had 2 children:
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John Spurgeon WOODS, born 13 Apr 1873, died 25 Nov 1952.
SAMUEL - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives
marriage date, spouse and children (Robert and John).
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 29, gives marriage date, spouse and 2 children.
Samuel is found in the Brighton Township, Cass Co., Iowa 1880 census: Woods, Samuel W., 35 born in Pennsylvania; Pauline, 31, OH:
Robert H., 10, IL; and John S., IL.
They are in the Summit, Adair Co., Iowa 1900 census: Woods, Samuel W., farmer, born Mar 1845, PA; Pauline, Mary 1849, OH; John S.,
Apr 1873, IL and Lydia M., daughter-in-law, July 1878, IA.
Still there in 1910: Woods, Samuel; 65; Pauline, 60; John S., 36; Lydia M., 32; and Pauline E., 2, granddaughter.
Samuel and his 2nd wife, Lydia E, 72 are in Adair Township, Adair Co., Iowa in the 1920 census.
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PAULINE - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives
marriage date, spouse and children (Robert and John).
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 29, gives marriage date, spouse and 2 children.
- - - - - - - - - - 8. Samuel Wilson BLACKWOOD (1.John ) was born 30 Jul 1851 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
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Samuel died 22 May 1911 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
He married Laura A. DILDINE Oct 1878. She was born Mar 1855 in Groveport, Franklin Co., Ohio. She was the
daughter of Robert Finley DILDINE and Mary M. WHALEY. Laura died 1926 in Canal Winchester, Franklin Co.,
Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
They had 2 children:
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John BLACKWOOD, born 6 Jan 1879 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. He married
Bessie DODD. She was born 22 Jan 1893 in Ohio. Bessie died 21 Aug 1982 in
Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Union Cemetery.
BESSIE - Source: "Death and Cemetery from published cemetery records"..
John died 12 Feb 1960
in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Union Cemetery.
JOHN - Source: "Death and Cemetery from published cemetery records"..
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Christine M. BLACKWOOD, born Jun 1889.
LAURA - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives
marriage month, year, spouse and children (John and Christine).
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 30, gives spouse and children John and Christine.
She is living with her parents in Groveport, Franklin Co., Ohio in 1860 and in Madison Township, Franklin Co., Ohio in 1870.
SAMUEL - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives
marriage month, year, spouse and children (John and Christine).
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 30, gives spouse and children John and Christine.
Samuel is found in the Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 1900 census: Blackwood, Samuel W., born July 1852; Laura, Mar 1855; John, Nov
1879; and Christine M., Jun 1889. All born in Ohio.
- - - - - - - - - - 9. Henry Caleb BLACKWOOD (1.John ) was born 4 Jul 1854 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. He
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married (1) Hattie BATHAUSER Nov 1880 in Ohio. She was born 1862 in Ohio. She was the daughter of C.M.
BATHAUSER and Ruth.
They had 4 children:
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Marie BLACKWOOD, born 12 Dec 1882, died 10 Apr 1950.
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Hazel P. BLACKWOOD, born 27 Dec 1884 in Ohio. She married Irvon O. TROUSDELL.
He was born 1880 in Alameda, Alameda Co., California. Hazel died 11 Dec 1958 in
Santa Clara Co., California.
HAZEL is found in the 1920 San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California census: Blackwood, Henry C., 66,
Ohio; Trousdall, Irvon O., 40, CA; and Hazel P., 38, OH.
She is still there in the1930 census: Trousdell, Hazel B., 45, widow, filing clerk born in Ohio and
Blackwood, Henry C., father, 76, widower born in Ohio.
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Terence C. BLACKWOOD, born 10 Nov 1899, died 16 Dec 1970.
HATTIE - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives last
name as "Bethnuser", marriage year, spouse and children (Marie, Hazel and Terence).
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 29, gives name "Bethauser" or "Baulthaser", spouse and three children.
Hattie is found in the Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 1880 census: Bathauser, C.M., 45 year old minister born in Germany; Ruth, 46, OH; and
Hattie, 18, OH.
Henry married (2) Margaret.
HENRY - Is living in San Jose, California at the time of his sister, Sarah's death in 1922.
Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives marriage year,
spouse and children (Marie, Hazel and Terence).
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 30, gives spouse and 3 children, Marie, Hazel and Terence.
Henry is found in the San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California 1910 census; Blackwood, Henry C., 56 year old Tinner born in Ohio; Margaret,
56, OH; Terence, 10; Long, Karl, step-son, 15, Iowa. It would seem that Margaret is Henry's second wife.
Henry is still there in 1920: Blackwood, Henry C., 66, OH; Trousdall, Irvon O., 40, CA; and Hazel P., 38, OH.
In 1930 he is 76 and living with his daughter Hazel B., 45.
He is still there in the 1920 census living by himself, age 66.
- - - - - - - - - - 10. Marian Elizabeth "Mimie" BLACKWOOD (1.John1) was born 5 Sep 1855 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield
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Co., Ohio. Marian died 4 Mar 1909 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried 6 Mar 1909 in Lithopolis
(Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She married John L. GREEN 31 Aug 1876 in Lithopolis,
Fairfield Co., Ohio. He was born 24 May 1845 in Spring Garden, York Co., Pennsylvania. He was the son of
Amos S. GREEN and Susan FORRY. John died 8 Oct 1931 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried
10 Oct 1931 in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
They had 2 children:
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Amos GREEN, born 1880, died in infancy 1881, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher)
Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
AMOS - Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the
Ohio Genealogy Society.
JOHN - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 21, gives name as
"John L. Creem", marriage date, spouse and children (Cora and Amos, who died in infancy).
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 30, gives marriage date, spouse and 2 children.
Source: Death certificate.
Source: Charles and Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the
Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society.
John is listed on the Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio 1880 census: John L. Green, married, white male, age 35, born PA; Mimie E., 25, OH;
Cora, 2, OH.
John is found in the Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 1900 census: Green, John L., born May 1844 in Pennsylvania; Marion E., Sep 1854, OH;
and Cora B., Aug 1877. He is a hardware merchant.
Still there in 1920: Green, John L., 75 and Cora B., 43.
He still there in the 1930 census: Green, John L., 84 and Cora B., 49. She lost a few years but is working as a cashier in a men's club.
MARION - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 21, gives
(Minnie) marriage date, spouse "John L. Creem" and children (Cora and Amos, who died in infancy).
Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B. Graham,
page 30, gives marriage date, spouse and 2 children.
Source: Death certificate. Charles and Barbara Waid have seen the grave site.
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society.
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11. Carrie Emeretta3 BLACKWOOD (2.Reuben2) was born 26 Mar 1865 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Carrie died
after 5 Jan 1931. She married Joseph D. La ROSS 16 Dec 1886. He was born 18 Jun 1853 in Pennsylvania.
Joseph died 19 Jan 1917 in Fairfield Co., Ohio.
They had 1 child:
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Carl D. La ROSS, born 27 Jan 1895, died after 5 Jan 1931.
JOSEPH - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives
spouse and son Carl. Page 46, gives birth date, marriage date, spouse, son Carl and death date. Ohio Death Certificate Index give full
date and county.
Joseph is found in the Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio 1900 census: LaRoss, Joseph D., burn Jun 1853 in Pennsylvania; Carrie E., Mar 1865,
OH; and Carl D., Jan 1895, OH.
It is possible that Joseph was born in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania for David Henry Earnest LaRoss and his wife Sarah A. (Coil)
LaRoss had a son Joseph born in 1853.
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CARRIE - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives spouse
and one son Carl. Page 46, gives birth date, marriage date, spouse, son Carl and "L. 1-5-1931".
- - - - - - - - - - 12. Della May BLACKWOOD (2.Reuben ) was born 13 Apr 1867 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Della died 4 Nov
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1923 in Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
She married William S. SMITH 2 Oct 1889. He was born 15 Jan 1865 in Ohio. William died 1943, and was
buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
They had 3 children:
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Warren Welton SMITH, born 7 Mar 1892, died 10 Apr 1952.
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Harold Blackwood SMITH, born 25 Nov 1893, died after 5 May 1931.
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John Frederick SMITH, born 31 Aug 1900, died after 5 Jan 1931.
William also married (2) Maude B. after 1923 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. She was born about 1875 in
Ohio.
WILLIAM - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives spouse
and three sons (Warren Welton, Harold Blackwood and John Frederick). Page 47, gives birth date, marriage date, spouse, the 3
children and "L. 1-5-1931".
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 326 only
gives year of birth and death.
William is found in the Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 1900 census: Smith, William S., born Jan 1865; Della M., Apr 1867; Warren M., Mar
1892; and Harold B., Nov 1893. All born in Ohio.
William is found in the Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 1930 census: Smith, William S., 65; Maude B., 54; Blackwood, Jennie B., 89; and
LaRoss, Carrie E., 65. Jennie is his first wife's, Della's mother and Carrie is Della's sister.
DELLA - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives spouse
and three sons (Warren Welton, Harold Blackwood and John Frederick). Page 47, gives birth date, marriage date, spouse, the 3
children and death date.
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society. Ohio Death
Certificate Index give full date and county.
- - - - - - - - - - 13. Annis Evaline3 BLACKWOOD (2.Reuben2) was born 9 Sep 1877 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Annis died
3 Jun 1961, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She married Austin
Clarke HUNTER 20 Jan 1891. He was born 14 Feb 1870 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. He was the son of
George HUNTER and Cassandara Kate SCHOFSTALL.
They had 3 children:
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Charlisa Lenore HUNTER, born 6 Jun 1893.
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George Blackwood HUNTER, born 26 Feb 1895.
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Mary Louise HUNTER, born 24 Feb 1897.
CLARK - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives spouse
and children (Charlisa Lenore, George Blackwood and Mary Louise). Page 48, gives birth date, marriage date, spouse, the 3 children
and "L.1-5-1931".
Clark is found in the Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio 1870 census: Hunter, George, 36 year old blacksmith; Kate, 29; Carrie G., 4; Lillian, 2;
and un-named son 4/12 (this is Clark).
Clark is found in the Bloom Township, Fairfield Co., Ohio 1900 census: Hunter, Clark, 30; Evaline, 23; Charlisa, 7; George, 5; and a baby,
3. All born in Ohio.
Clarke is found in the Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 1930 census; Hunter, Clarke A., 60; and Evelyn B. 55.
EVALINE - Source: "Blackwood History", by John Blackwood, Samuel Wilson Blackwood and Carrie Emetetta LaRoss, page 20, gives spouse
and children (Charlisa Lenore, George Blackwood and Mary Louise). Page 48, gives name as Annis Evelyn, birth date, marriage date,
spouse, the 3 children and "L.1-5-1931".
Evaline's 3 children are listed in the 1900 Bloom Township, Fairfield Co., Ohio census.
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 244; "Hunter,
Evelyn nee Blackwood, born sep. 9, 1874, died June 3, 1961, aged 86 y (2nd add. part II, lot 166, gr 1). This is the same lot as that
of her husband's father.
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27 May 1936 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried 29 May 1936 in Union Cemetery. He married
Ola May RUNDIO about 1902. She was born 10 Aug 1881 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. She was the
daughter of William RUNDIO and Emma. Ola died 17 Nov 1937 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried
in Union Cemetery.
They had 2 children:
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Kenneth A. BLACKWOOD, born 19 Jan 1903, died 2 Jan 1980.
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Jeanette BLACKWOOD, born about 1908.
HARVEY - Source: Death certificate. He owned Blackwood Sheet Metal.
Harvey is found in the Clinton, Franklin Co., Ohio 1910 census: Blackwood, Harvey M., 32; Ola, 28; Kenneth A., 7; and Junette, 2. All born
in Ohio.
He is found in the Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 1920 census: Blackwood, Harvey M., 72 (yes 72); Ola M., 38; Kenneth, 16; and Jeannette,
12.
Still there in 1930: Blackwood, Harvey (Index as Harry), 52; Ola M., 48; Kenneth R., 27; and Geannette, 22.
Note the spelling of Jeannette in each census.
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22. Guy Roland3 BLACKWOOD (3.James2) was born 19 Mar 1889 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Guy died 7 Jul
1968 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Green Lawn Cemetery. He married Myrtle A. RUFER.
She was born 19 Nov 1890 in Defiance, Defiance Co., Ohio. She was the daughter of William RUFER and Carrie
B.. Myrtle died 1 Nov 1966 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Green Lawn Cemetery.
They had 1 child:
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James M. BLACKWOOD, born 14 Apr 1918, died 13 Sep 1989.
GUY - Source: "Genealogical and Historical Notes on the John (Schmidt) Smith Family", by Forest C. Smith, C.A. Swoyer and Edwin B.
Graham, page 29, gives, handwritten in, death date.
Guy is found in the Clinton, Franklin Co., Ohio 1920 census: Blackwood, Guy R., 29; Myrtye, 27; James M., 1 4/12; Rufer, Carrie B.,
mother-in-law, 53; and Rufer, Paul J., brother-in-law, 25.
He is found in the Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 1930 census: Blackwood, Guy R., 41; Myrtle A. 39, James M., 12; and Rufer, Carrie B.,
mother-in-law, 66.
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1943 in Santa Clara Co., California. He married Nellie DUPLE. She was born Oct 1866 in Cedar Co., Iowa.
She was the daughter of Jacob DUPLE and Dorcas. Nellie died before 1930.
They had 2 children:
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Raymond W. BROWN, born 24 Sep 1891, died Aug 1962.
NELLIE - is listed in her parents household in the Iowa, Cedar Co., Iowa 1880 census, page 174D; age 13 born in Iowa.
She is found in the Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa 1900 census: Brown, Nellie, head of household, married 11 years, born Oct 1866 in Iowa, father
in Maryland, mother in Ohio; Hershul E., Sept 1890; and Raymond W., Sept 1891.
EDWARD is found in the Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa 1930 census living with his father: Brown, Henry M., 87 a widower; Herbert W, son, 61;
Nannie J., dau-in-law, 56; and Edward E., 65, widower.
- - - - - - - - - - 24. Henry Elwood BROWN (4.Sarah ) was born 10 Feb 1866 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Henry died 3 Aug
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1940 in Washington Township, Cass Co., Iowa, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Lewis, Cass Co., Iowa.
He married Martha Theresa BARTSCH 23 Feb 1892 in Lewis, Cass Co., Iowa. She was born 5 May 1872 in
Wisconsin. She was the daughter of John BARTSCH and Terressa. Martha died 24 Apr 1939 in Washington
Township, Cass Co., Iowa, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Lewis, Cass Co., Iowa.
They had 2 children:
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Theresa Ann BROWN, born 7 Feb 1895, died Dec 1982.
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Martha May BROWN, born 19 May 1901, died 3 May 1989.
MARTHA - From the "Atlantic News-Telegraph", Atlantic, Iowa, Wednesday, April 26, 1939:
"MRS. HENRY BROWN DIES AT HOME NEAR LEWIS" "Lewis, Ia., April 26. - (Special) - Mrs. Henry Brown, 67, long time resident of this vicinity, died at her home, three and one-half miles east
of the town Monday evening about 8 o'clock. She had been bedfast since last December.
Mrs. Brown was born in Illinois and came to Lewis when a small girl with her parents. She was married to Mr. Brown on Feb. 23, 1892, and
they farmed near Anita for six years before returning to this vicinity, where they had farmed since.
Surviving are the husband and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Hardenberg of Lewis and Mrs. W. E. Baker of Griswold; also two sisters, Mrs. Joe
Garside of Anita and Mrs. Lou Knapp of Lewis.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Congregational church here, Rev. H. W. Dahl officiating. Burial will be in the
Lewis cemetery."
Martha is found in the Bear Grove Township, Cass Co., Iowa 1880 census: Birtch, John, 42, farmer born in Germany; Terressa, 38, Russia;
Meinnie, 11, WI; and Martha, 8, WI. In the 1910 census his surname is spelled Bartsche.
HENRY - From the "Griswold American" newspaper, 7 August 1940, Griswold, Iowa:
"HENRY BROWN PASSED AWAY
Death Came to Him at the County Hospital. Funeral Services Tuesday.
Henry Brown, who for many years resided east of Lewis, but who had been a patient at the Cass county hospital for some weeks, died
Saturday night. He had been ill but a short time and his death came very unexpectedly. His death was attributed to the ailments
following old age.
Mr. Brown was a native of the state of Ohio and was born at Lithopolis, Ohio, February 10, 1866. At the time of his death he had reached
the age of 74 years, 6 months and 23 days. On February 23, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Theresa Bartsch, at Lewis. For
three years they resided near Anita and later took up their residence on a farm near Lewis which was their home until death of Mrs.
Brown in April 1939. After the death of his wife he remained on the farm until his health became such that he was compelled to seek
medical treatment and he went to the hospital.
Mr. Brown is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W.R. Baker of Griswold, and Mrs. Frank Hardenbergh, of near Lewis. There are also five
brothers, Asa Brown, of Atlantic; Emery Brown, of Port Angeles, Wash.; Edward Brown, of Saratoga, California; Herbert Brown of
Vancouver, Wash.; and Joe Brown, of Randolph, Mich.; besides a larger circle of friends.
Following his death the remains were brought to the Wagler Funeral Home in Griswold. Short services were held at the Baker home Tuesday
afternoon and then taken to the Congregational Church at Lewis where services were conducted by the Rev. Noel Orcutt, the pastor.
The singing was by Mrs. A.J. Beebe and Mrs. Norman Quinn, with Mrs. Rose Diven at the piano. Pall Bearers were Paul Miles, Fred
Arnberg, Wayne Brown, Frank Knapp, Frank Wilken and Chester Nettz.
Following the service at the church the remains were taken to the Oakwood cemetery where they were laid away by the side of his wife. The
sympathy of all goes out to those who are left to mourn his departure."
Source: Data Collected by and Comments by Charles Vance Waid - Note, all spellings are as printed in the newspaper.
From the "Atlantic News-Telegraph" Atlantic, Iowa, Monday, August 5, 1940"
"HENRY BROWN, 74, LEWIS RESIDENT, DIES SATURDAY
Henry Brown, 74, resident of this county for many years, died Saturday night at the county hospital. He had been ill for only a short time.
Death was attributed to complication of old age.
Born February 10, 1866, at Lithopolis, Ohio, he was married Feb. 23, 1893, to Martha Theresa Bartsch at Lewis. They lived near Anita for
three years, and then moved back to the Lewis vicinity where they had since resided. Mrs. Brown died in April, 1939.
Mr. Brown is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. E. Baker of Griswold, and Mrs. Frank Hardenbergh of Lewis; five brothers, Asa of Atlantic,
Emory of Port Angeles, Wash.; Edward of Saratoga, Calif.; Herbert of Vancouver, Wash.; and Joe of Randolph, Neb.
Short funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon in Griswold and the body will then be taken to the Congregational church where services
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will be held. Burial will be in the Lewis cemetery."
Source: Death from the Vital Records of the City/County. Have copy of death certificate.
Henry is found in the Bear Grove Township, Cass Co., Iowa 1900 census: Brown, H.E., born Feb 1866 in Ohio; Martha, May 1872 in
Wisconsin her parents in Germany; and Theresa, Feb 1895 in Iowa.
Henry is found in the Bear Grove Township, Cass Co., Iowa 1910 census: Brown, Henry E., 44 year old farmer born in Ohio; Martha, 38, WI;
Teresa, 15, IA; and May, 8, IA.
Henry is found in the Bear Grove Township, Cass Co., Iowa 1920 census: Brown, H.E., 53, farmer born in Ohio; Martha T., 47, WI; Theresa
A., 24, IA; and Martha M., 18, IA.
In the 1930 census, same place, Brown, Elwood, 64; and Martha T., 57.
- - - - - - - - - - 25. Emory Owen3 BROWN (4.Sarah2) was born 28 Apr 1867 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Emory died 6 Jan
1958 in Zenith, King Co., Washington, and was buried 9 Jan 1958 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kent, King Co.,
Washington. He married Clara Helen THOMAS 15 Mar 1893 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado. She
was born 15 Oct 1870 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. She was the daughter of Theodore Freelinghausen
THOMAS and Eliza Jane NOSSAMAN. Clara died 12 Apr 1965 in Zenith, King Co., Washington, and was buried
15 Apr 1965 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kent, King Co., Washington.
They had 2 children:
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Warren Edson BROWN, born 7 Oct 1904, died 22 Apr 1992.
Warren is the father of Barbara L. (Brown) Waid.
CLARA - From the "Port Angeles Evening News" 1964 Obituaries. "MRS. EMORY O. BROWN" "Clara H. Brown, 94, died early Monday
morning at the Masonic Home, Zenith, Wash. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Arthur Wright and Son Funeral
Home, Seattle. The Rev. Erie Howell will officiate. Mrs. Brown was born Oct. 15, 1870, at Pella, Iowa. She married Emory O. Brown
March 15, 1893, in Colorado Springs, Colo. They moved to Port Angeles from Kennewick in 1913 and made their home here until
moving to the Masonic Home in 1956. Mr. Brown died there in 1958. Mrs. Brown worked for the Phelps Dry Goods and the Leader
Department stores here for nearly 30 years.
She took an active interest in community affairs and was well-known for her
impersonations and readings which she used to help in community projects and in USO work during World War II. She was an active
member of the First Methodist Church in Port Angeles and Women's Society for Christian Service. Also she was a member of the
Mountain View Rebekah Lodge, the Past Noble Grands Club, Business and Professional Women's Club, Esther Chapter of the Order of
Eastern Star, Past Matron's Club and Order of Amaranth. Survivors include a son, Edson Brown, and a daughter, Mrs. Sam Lauridsen,
both of Port Angeles; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Methodist and Congregational Church of the Esther Chapter, OES".
Source - Mary Erden (Brown) Lauridsen, other sources: Marriage & Death Certificate's. Barbara and Charles Waid have seen the grave site.
EMORY - Source: Barbara L. (Brown) Waid and Mary Erden (Brown) Lauridsen - He and his wife Clara moved to Port Angeles, Clallam
County, Washington in 1913 from Kennewick, Washington with their two children, Mary Erden Brown and Warren Edson Brown.
Source: Port Angeles City Directory - In 1915-16, Emory was a building contractor and he and Clara lived at 1314 South Cedar in Port
Angeles. Clara was a clerk at the Phelps Dry Goods Company. In 1926 he was employed at Washington Pulp and Paper Corp..; and in
1932 it is noted that he was a carpenter. In 1936 he was a salesman and in 1941 he and Clara were living at 1105 West 5th. In 1956
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they lived at 422 South Cherry, Apartment #1.
From the "Story of Port Angeles" by Lauridsen & Smith, published 1937, on page 174-175, E.O. Brown, member of Clallam Lodge #72
I.O.O.C., and secretary since 1916.
From the "Port Angeles Evening News" 5 Jan 1958. "E. O. BROWN DIES; RITES IN SEATTLE". "Emory Owen Brown, 90, a Port Angeles
resident from the summer of 1913 to the spring of 1956, died Monday morning at the Masonic Home in Zenith. Born in Ohio, April 28,
1876, he came to Port Angeles in 1913 and resided here until going to the Masonic home in May, 1956. On March 15, 1893, he
married Clara Thomas, who survives. Other survivors include a son, Edson Brown and a daughter, Mrs. Sam Lauridsen, both of Port
Angeles; a brother, Asa Brown of Atlantic, Iowa, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a number of nieces
and nephews. Mr. Brown was a member of the Port Angeles Lodge F & AM No. 69, the IOOF and the Methodist Church. He was one
of the workmen on the project when the present Methodist building was constructed. Final services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday
at the Arthur Wright and Son Funeral Home in Seattle. Burial will be in a Masonic plot".
Barbara Lee (Brown) Waid has Birth, Marriages, and Death Certificates. We have seen the grave site.
Emory is found in the Kennewick, Benton Co., Washington 1910 census: Brown, Emery O., 43, carpenter born in Ohio; Clara, 37, IA; Mary
E., 14, IA; and Warren E., 5, NE.
Emory is found in the Port Angeles, Clallam Co., Washington 1920 census: Brown, Emory O, 52, born in Indiana; Clara H., 47, IA; and
Edson, 15, NE.
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1954 in Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington, and was buried in Terrace Heights Memorial Park. He married Nancy
Jane "Nannie" WILSON 4 Dec 1895 in Cass Co., Iowa. She was born 7 Oct 1873 in Washington, Washington
Co., Iowa. She was the daughter of John WILSON and Elizabeth "Lizzie" WALLACE. Nancy died 3 Jun 1955 in
Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington, and was buried in Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
They had 4 children:
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Grace BROWN, born 14 Sep 1896, died 23 Aug 1949.
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Ruth BROWN, born 8 Dec 1897, died 23 Apr 1992.
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John Ralph BROWN, born 18 Aug 1901, died 12 Jul 1992.
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Sarah Elizabeth BROWN, born 18 May 1905, died 17 Apr 1960.
NANCY is found in the Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa 1880 census: Wilson, John, 43, farm labor, born in Pennsylvania; Lizzie, 40, PA; Nancy, 6,
IA; Martha, 3; Hugh, 6/12 Jan.; Wallace, John, brother in law, 30, PA; and Wallace, Hugh, 28, brother in law, PA.
Source: LDS Washington State Death Index; died age 81 years 7 months 26 days, which confirms our data; Father: John Wilson; Mother:
Elizabeth Wallace.
HERBERT is found in the Eastern, Pierce Co., Nebraska 1900 census: Brown, Herbert N., born Sept 1868, farmer born in Ohio; Brown,
Nannie, Oct 1873 in Nebraska; Grace, Sept 1896, IA; Ruth, Dec 1879, IA; and Wilson, Emma, Dec 1876, IA.
The family is found in Washington, Cass Co., Iowa 1910 census: Brown, H.W., 42 year old farmer born in Ohio; Nanie, 36, IA; Grace, 13, IA;
Ruth, 12; IA; Ralph, 8; and Elizabeth, 4, IA.
Herbert is found in the Kennewick Valley, Benton Co., Washington 1920 census: Brown, Herbert W., 51; Nannie, 46; Ralph, 18; and Elizabeth
14.
Herbert is found in the Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa 1930 census living with his father: Brown, Henry M., 87, a widower; Herbert W., 61; Nannie
J., dau-in-law, 56; and Edward E., 65, a widower.
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At the time of his death he was living at 218 South 15th, Yakima, Washington.
Source: LDS Washington State Death Index: died age 86 year, 2 month, 12 days which confirms our data.
- - - - - - - - - - 27. Joseph Willard BROWN (4.Sarah ) was born 8 Nov 1871 in Pella, Marion Co., Iowa. Joseph died 10 Aug 1950
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in Randolph, Cedar Co., Nebraska. He married (1) Hattie A. FOLEY 10 Mar 1896. She was born 23 May 1872
in Iowa. Hattie died 9 Feb 1923 in Randolph, Cedar Co., Nebraska, and was buried in Atlantic Cemetery, Atlantic,
Cass Co., Iowa.
They had 1 child:
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Vivian Margaret BROWN, born 24 Jun 1915, died Dec 1995.
HATTIE - From the "Atlantic News-Telegraph" February 10, 1923:
"Wife of Well Known Man Dies at Randolph, Nebr.
The sad word was received here today, telling of the death at her home in Randolph, Neb., of Mrs. Hattie Brown, wife of Joe W. Brown of
that city, well known here. The deceased lady was a daughter-in-law of H. M. Brown, 807 Oliver street. She died at 11:15 last night
after a long siege of illness. She leaves her sorrowing husband and two children.
The remains will be brought here for interment, reaching the city on Number 6 at 5:35 Monday evening."
Joseph married (2) Selma Augusta PECKER 7 Aug 1925 in Randolph, Cedar Co., Nebraska. She was born
10 Oct 1891. Selma died Feb 1980 in Norfolk, Madison Co., Nebraska.
They had 4 children:
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Betty Joy BROWN, born 11 Aug 1929.
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Arthur Edward BROWN, born 25 Aug 1931.
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Selma Irene BROWN, born 9 Oct 1932.
JOSEPH is found in the Eastern Precinct, Pierce Co., Nebraska 1900 census: Brown, Joseph W., farmer born Nov 1871 in Iowa; and
Hattie, May 1872 in Iowa. His brother, Asa and family and his sister, Carrie are living next door.
They are in the Randolph, Cedar Co., Nebraska 1910 census: Brown, Joseph W., 38; Hattie A., 36 and Ours, Issac R., 59, brother-in-law,
PA (in the 1880 census is name is Isaiah). As of 2007, have not determind how Isaiah was related.
He is found in the Randolph, Cedar Co., Nebraska 1920 census: Brown, Joseph W., age 48, born in Iowa; Hattie A., 47, IA; and Vivan M., 4
1/2, NE.
Same place 1930: Brown, Joseph W., 58, IA; Selma G., 39, NE; Vivian M., 14, adopted daugher, NE; Ralph W., 2 2/12, NE; and Betty J.,
1/12, NE.
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Kennewick, Benton Co., Washington, and was buried in Atlantic Cemetery, Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa. She married
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Omar Whitman RICH Jun 1891 in Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa. He was born 15 Sep 1863 in Winthrop, Buchanan
Co., Iowa. He was the son of Zina Pitcher RICH and Lydia L. WHITMAN. Omar died 13 Apr 1942 in Portland,
Multnomah Co., Oregon.
They had 9 children:
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Estella May RICH, born 23 Oct 1892, died 3 Sep 1893.
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Leah Edna RICH, born 3 Mar 1894, died 29 Nov 1987.
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Walter Whitman RICH, born 29 May 1896, died 22 Jan 1958.
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Theodore Roosevelt RICH, born 27 Feb 1899, died 1977.
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Henry Brown RICH, born 15 Sep 1900, died 25 Dec 1960.
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Harold Omar RICH, born 10 Sep 1902, died 24 Nov 1902.
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Hubert Eugene RICH, born 2 Feb 1904, died 28 Nov 1933.
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Carrie Louise RICH, born 21 Jul 1906, died 16 Nov 1992.
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Louis Merrill RICH, born 27 Jan 1908, died 15 Aug 1986.
OMAR is found in the Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa 1900 census: Rich, Omer M., born Sept 1863; Abie A., Apr 1874; Leah, Mar 1894; Walter,
May 1896; Theodore, Feb 1899. All born in Iowa.
Omar is found in the Kennewick, Benton Co., Washington 1910 census: Rich, Omer W. 46 year old real estate director; Leah Edna, 16, IA;
Walter Whitman, 14, IA; Theodore Roosevelt, 11, IA; Henry Brown; 8, IA; Hubert Eugene; 6, IA; Carrie Louise, 3, WA; and Louise
Merrill, 2, WA.
OMAR and family are found in the Kennewick, Benton Co., Washington, 1920 and 1930 census living by him self.
ABBIE - was a member of DAR. Abbie and her husband, Omar Rich, were 6th cousins twice removed. Their common ancestor was Thomas
Goodenow and Jane (Rudick) Goodenow of Sudbury, Massachusetts.
Source: Death from the Vital Records of the City/County. Have a copy of death certificate.
- - - - - - - - - - 29. Asa3 BROWN (4.Sarah2) was born 31 Jul 1877 in Pella, Marion Co., Iowa. Asa died 27 Oct 1969 in Atlantic,
Cass Co., Iowa, and was buried in Atlantic Cemetery. He married (1) Nellie RIGGS 30 Jan 1901. She was born
27 May 1873 in Wiota, Lafayette Co., Wisconsin. She was the daughter of George RIGGS and Margaret Ann
KEMPTON. Nellie died 3 Dec 1921 in Bear Grove Township, Cass Co., Iowa, and was buried in Atlantic
Cemetery, Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa.
They had 1 child:
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Wayne R. BROWN, born 22 Jul 1904, died 31 Jan 1983.
NELLIE - From the "Atlantic News-Telegraph" Atlantic, Iowa, Monday, December 5, 1921, front page:
"Mrs. Asa Brown Dies After Short Illness At Home South Of Town"
"Mrs. Asa Brown died at her home in Bear Grove township Saturday afternoon. She had been ill only since Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Brown
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was 49 years old. She was born at Wiota, Wis., in 1872, and came to Iowa with her parents at the age of three. On January 30, 1901
she became the wife of Mr. Brown.
Surviving her are Mr. Brown, an only son, Wayne, and two brothers, Eugene and Otto Riggs.
Funeral services will be held from the Fletcher Chapel Methodist church, of which she has long been an active member, Tuesday afternoon, at
2 o'clock."
Asa married (2) Sarah Alice "Allie" DENNE 3 Aug 1925 in Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa. She was born 25 Feb 1870
in Maryland Hall, Essex, England. She was the daughter of William DENNE and Ann. Sarah died 18 Feb 1940 in
south of Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa, and was buried in Atlantic Cemetery.
Sarah Alice was born a British Subject.
ASA - Source the "Atlantic News-Telegraph", Atlantic, Iowa, October 27, 1969, front page: "Asa Brown, 94, Cass Resident 89 Years, Dies"
"Asa Brown, 94, Bear Grove township retired farmer and longtime Cass county resident died at 9:30 this morning at the Heritage
House health center. He had been ill six weeks and at the health center a week. Mr. Brown was born in Pella July 31, 1875, the son
of Henry M. and Sarah Blackwood Brown and came to Cass county with his parents in March 1880. He was married to Nellie Riggs
Jan. 1, 1901, at the home of her parents and she died Dec. 4, 1921. Mr. Brown was married Aug. 3, 1925, to Alice Denne who
preceded him in death in February, 1940. He was a member of the First United Methodist church and a member of the Fletcher Chapel
church 60 years. He had lived on the present farm in Bear Grove township 68 years. Surviving are a son, Wayne Brown, with whom
he made his home, three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Emory, Edward,
Elwood, Herbert and Joseph Brown and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Miles and Mrs. Abbie Rich. Funeral services will be held at 1:30
Wednesday afternoon at the Roland Funeral home and burial will be in the Atlantic cemetery."
Asa is found in the Eastern Precinct, Pierce Co., Nebraska 1900 census: Brown, Asa (over written) born Jul 1875; Wilson, Carrie M., Sept
1879; and Paul, Jan 1898. All born in Iowa. Carrie is Asa's sister. Asa brother, Joseph is living next door.
Asa is found in the Bear Grove Township, Cass Co., Iowa 1910 census: Brown, Asa, 34 year old farmer born in Iowa; Nallie, 36, WI; and
Wayne, 5, IA.
Asa is found in the Bear Grove Township, Cass Co., Iowa 1920 census: Brown, Asa, 44, farmer born in Iowa; Nillie, 46, WI; and WayneR.,
15, IA.
In 1930, same place, he is 54 and Allie, 60, born in England. This is his second wife.
- - - - - - - - - - 30. Carrie May3 BROWN (4.Sarah2) was born 24 Sep 1879 in Pella, Marion Co., Iowa. Carrie died 17 Jul 1954 in
Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, and was buried in Glendale Masonic Cemetery. She married (1) Fred WILSON Jun
1897.
They had 1 child:
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Paul W. MILES, born 18 Jan 1898, died Dec 1983.
FRED - I found a Fred Wilson in the Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa 1900 census: Wilson, Silas, born Mary 1866 in West Virginia: Edna, Dec
1854, Illinois; and Fred, Dec 1878, Iowa. He would be of the correct age and in the right place to be Carrie's husband. She had left
him and am not sure if they were divorced but this time. Source: Charles Vance Waid.
Carrie married (2) Russell Hubert MILES 15 Apr 1905 in Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa. He was born 14 Apr 1876
in Nebraska. He was the son of William MILES and Mary. Russell died 30 Jul 1946 in Des Moines, Polk Co.,
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Iowa.
They had 1 child:
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William Henry MILES, born 4 Feb 1909, died 30 Apr 1935.
RUSSELL - is listed in the Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa 1880 census, page 552D: Miles, William, married, white male, age 35, born in Vermont;
Mary, wife, 37, OH; Arthur, 8, NE; Lettie, 6, NE; Hubert, 4, NE; and Ursol, 8m, IA.
He is found in the Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa 1910 census: Miles, Russell N., 34 year old advertising manager born in Nebraska; Carrie M.,
30, IA; Paul, 12, IA; and William H., 1 2/12, IA.
He is still there in the 1930 census, Miles, R. Hubert, 53 year old proprietor of a publishing & printing firm; Carrie M., 50, IA and William H.,
21, lineotype operator in the firm.
CARRIE - From the "Des Moines Register" Des Moines, Iowa, July 19, 1954, page 3 (with picture):
"MRS. MILES 73, DIES AT HOME
Mrs. R. H. Miles, 73, died late Saturday at her home, 4323 Urbandale Ave. She had been ill for about two years of a heart ailment.
A native of Pella, Mrs. Miles was raised in Atlantic. She was a member of the First Federated Church in Beaverdale, and had been Sunday
school superintendent of the church for many years. She also was a member of the Jean Marie Cardinell Chapter of the D.A.R. and the
Moingona Delphian Society.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hamilton Funeral Home, with burial at Glendale Masonic Cemetery.
Mrs. Miles is survived by one son, Paul W. Miles, Des Moines, three brothers, Asa Brown, Atlantic; Emory Brown, Port Angeles, Wash., and
Herbert Brown, Yakima, Wash.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren."
Carrie joined the DAR, Abigail Adams Chapter, Des Moines, Iowa on 24 January 1924 and her number is 195943.
Source - We have seen the grave site #8, Information from Gravestone.
Carrie is found living with her brother Asa in Eastern Precinct, Pierce Co., Nebraska in the 1900 census: Wilson, Carrie M., born Sept 1879;
and Paul, Jan 1898. Both born in Iowa. Her brother Joseph is living next door.
Carrie is found in the Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa 1920 census: Miles, R.H., 43, born in Nebraska; Carrie M., 40, IA; Paul W., 21, IA; and
William H., 10, IA.
In the 1930 census, same place: Miles, R. Hubert, 53, NE; Carrie M., 50, IA; and William H., 21, IA. Living on Urbandale Avenue.
Source: Data Collected by and Comments by Charles Vance Waid - A request for her marriage record in Cass Co, Iowa to Fred Wilson came
back with no record found. So they might have been married in Des Moines, Polk Co.
- - - - - - - - - - 32. Pina E. BLACKWOOD (5.Jacob ) was born Apr 1876 in Clay, Bartholomew Co., Indiana. Pina died 1969. She
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married Oscar J. REMMLER 29 Jun 1899 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana. He was born Sep 1874 in Charleston,
Coles Co., Illinois. He was the son of Louis REMMLER and Louisa. Oscar died 1942.
They had 2 children:
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Oscar J. REMMLER, born 15 Jun 1900, died 15 Jun 1900.
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Oscar J. REMMLER, born 18 Feb 1904, died 23 Feb 1904.
OSCAR - Source: "Marriage from the Vital Records of the City/County".
Oscar is found in the Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana 1900; Riner, Oscar J., Born Sept 1874, IL; and Pina E., Apr 1876, IN.
They are still there in the 1910 census: Remmler, Oscar J., 35, laborer born in Illinois; and Pina E., 34, IN.
They are still there in the 1920 census: Remen, Oscar, 45, IL; and Pina, 43, IN.
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Still there in the 1930 census: Remmler, Oscar J., 55, IL; and Pina E., 53, IN.
PINA - The "Blackwood History" gives her name a Pauline May. but in the 1880 census it is E. Pince and her marriage record as Pina. Also
gives her marriage to George Remmler, but marriage records gives it as Oscar J. Remmler.
Source: "Marriage from the Vital Records of the City/County".
- - - - - - - - - - 33. Grace Viola3 BLACKWOOD (5.Jacob2) was born 20 Oct 1878 in Clay, Bartholomew Co., Indiana. Grace died
1963. She married Charles Robb ELROD 5 Feb 1899 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana. He was born 25 Nov 1874
in Washington Township, Ripley Co., Indiana. He was the son of James Robb ELROD and Rachel Agnes GRAY.
Charles died 1963.
They had 4 children:
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Robert S. ELROD, born 1902.
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Pina M. ELROD, born 13 Sep 1903, died Aug 1980.
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Charles Raymond ELROD, born 1907.
CHARLES - Source: "Marriage is found in the Vital Records of the City/County".
Charles is found in the Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, 1900 census: Elrod, Charles R., born Nov 1873; and Grace V., Oct 1877. Both born
in Indiana and the birth year for both in low by one year.
They are back in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, 1910 census: Elrod, Charles R., 35, farmer; Grace V., 30; Helen M. 9; Robert S., 8;
Pina M., 6; and Charles R., 4. All born in Indiana.
He is found in the Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana 1920 census: Elrod, Charles R., 45 rail road machinist; Grace V., 41; Helen, 18; Robert,
17; Pina, 16; Raymond, 13. All born in Indiana.
Still there in 1930; Elrod, Chas R., 55, auto salesman; and Grace V., 51.
GRACE - Source: "Marriage from the Vital Records of the City/County".
- - - - - - - - - - 35. Gilbert A.3 BLACKWOOD (5.Jacob2) was born 16 Jun 1891 in Clay, Bartholomew Co., Indiana. Gilbert died Jul
1972 in Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana. He married Rachel QUICK 27 May 1920 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana.
She was born 20 Jul 1895 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana. She was the daughter of Hugh S. QUICK and Ela
PRATHER. Rachel died Sep 1981 in Whitley Co., Indiana.
They had 3 children:
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Darwin BLACKWOOD, born Mar 1926.
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RACHEL - birth data and death date and place from the Soc. Sec. Index.
Source: "Marriage from the Vital Records of the City/County". Also gives her birth dates.
GILBERT - full birth date and death date and place are found in the Soc. Sec. Index.
Source: "Marriage from the Vital Records of the City/County".
Gilbert is found in the Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana 1930 census: Blackwood, Gilbert, 38 year old teacher born in Ohio, father in Ohio and
mother in Indiana; Rachel, 34, IN; Parker, 8; Eloise, 7; and Darwin 4 1/12. Children all born in Indiana.
- - - - - - - - - - 36. Robert Hamilton WOODS (7.Pauline ) was born 25 Dec 1869 in Monmouth, Warren Co., Illinois. Robert died
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15 Nov 1953 in Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho, and was buried 17 Nov 1953 in Payette, Payette Co., Idaho. He
married Louise BLAKESLEY 18 Jun 1901 in Anita, Cass Co., Iowa. She was born 28 Aug 1874 in Anita, Cass
Co., Iowa. She was the daughter of Ephraim Warren BLAKESLEY and Marian GARDNER. Louise died 7 Jan
1947 in Malheur Co., Oregon.
They had 2 children:
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Marion Blakesley WOODS, born 4 Dec 1910, died 20 May 1956.
ROBERT is found in the North Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho 1910 census: Woods, Robert H., 40 year old farmer born in Illinois;
Louise, 35, IA; and Charles R., 2, ID. Blekesley, Clifton, 31 is living with them. This might be her brother.
He is still there in 1930: Woods, Robert H., 60; Louise A., 55; and Marion B., 19, ID.
- - - - - - - - - - 37. John Spurgeon WOODS (7.Pauline ) was born 13 Apr 1873 in Monmouth, Warren Co., Illinois. John died 25 Nov
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1952. He married Lida Mary DUTHIE 7 Feb 1900. She was born about 1877 in Iowa. She was the daughter of
David DUTHIE and Isabella.
They had 2 children:
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Pauline E. WOODS, born 1905.
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Marie A. WOODS, born about 1913.
LIDA is found in the Summit, Adair Co., Iowa 1880 census: Duthie, David, white male, age 39, born in Scotland; Bella, wife, 38, Scotland;
Nellie, f, 6, IA; Wolfried, m, 4, IA and Lida, f, 3, IA.
JOHN is found in the Summit, Adair Co., Iowa 1920 census: Woods, John S., 46 year old farmer born in Illinois; Lydia M., 41, IA; Pauline S.,
15, IA; Marie A., 7, IA and Guthie, Isablle, 67, mother-in-law born in Scotland.
He is sill there in 1930: Woods, John S. 56; Lida M., 51; and Maria A., 17.
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- - - - - - - - - - 39. Christine M. BLACKWOOD (8.Samuel ) was born Jun 1889 in Ohio. She married Richard PLUMMER. He was
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born about 1885 in Massachusetts.
They had 1 child:
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RICHARD is found in the Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio 1920 census: Plummer, Richard, 35 year old farmer born in Massachusetts,
Christine, 30, OH; Richard B., 1 2/12, OH and Blackwood, Laura A., 64, mother-in-law, OH.
They are found in the Miami, Dade Co., Flordia 1930 census: Palmer, Richard, 45, interior decorator born in Massachusetts; Christine M., 40,
OH; and Richard B., 11, OH.
- - - - - - - - - - 40. Henry C. BLACKWOOD (9.Henry ) was born 31 Jan 1882 in Ohio. Henry died 28 Dec 1960 in Santa Clara Co.,
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California. His spouse has not been identified.
They had 1 child:
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Cathrian BLACKWOOD, born 1919.
HENRY - Source: California Death Records, give birth date.
- - - - - - - - - - 41. Marie3 BLACKWOOD (9.Henry2) was born 12 Dec 1882 in Ohio. Marie died 10 Apr 1950 in Santa Clara Co.,
California. She married Edwin K. SIMPKINS. He was born 1881 in Ohio.
They had 1 child:
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Allan B. SIMPKINS, born 17 Mar 1923, died 10 Sep 1997.
EDWIN is found in the San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California 1920 census: Simpkins, Edwin, 39, OH; and Marie B., 37, OH.
Still there in 1930: Simpkins, Edwin R., 50, OH; Marie B., 47, OH; Allan B., 7, CA; and Blackwood, Patricia, niece, 11, CA. They are living
next door to her sister, Hazel.
- - - - - - - - - - 43. Terence C. BLACKWOOD (9.Henry ) was born 10 Nov 1899 in Alameda, Alameda Co., California. Terence died
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16 Dec 1970 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., California. He married (1) Mable H.. She was born 1899 in
Alameda, Alameda Co., California. Mable died before 1930.
They had 1 child:
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Patricia D. BLACKWOOD, born Aug 1919.
Terence married (2) Edna H. THOMAS before 1930 in Santa Clara Co., California. She was born 24 Dec 1906
in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois. She was the daughter of Richard THOMAS and Bertha MUEHER. Edna died 7 Jan
1994 in La Habra, Orange Co., California.
EDNA is found in the Chiago, Cook Co., Illinois 1910 census: Thomas, Richard, 40, saloon keeper born in Germany; Bertha, 40, IL; Bertha,
16; Il; Emma, 14, IL; and Edna, 4. IL.
She is found in the California Death Index. Giver full dates and mother and fathers surnames.
TERENCE is found in the San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California 1920 census: Blackwood, Terence C., 20 year old truck driver, Mable H., 21,
born in California, mother in England, father in CA; and Patricia D., 1 5/12, CA. Census was taken January 5, 1930.
Terence is found in the San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California 1930 census: Stoke, Dora, (female) head of household, 53, servant in a
private home born in California; Murray, Mary A., sister, 50, CA; Blackwood, Terence C, brother, 30, police officer born in
California; Edna H., 24, sister in law born in Illionis, mother in Germany, father in Illinois. Edna would be Terence's 2nd wife.
Terence is found in the California Death Index and the Soc. Sec. Index.
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Listing the descendants of John Hettinger BROSSMAN
46. John Hettinger1 BROSSMAN was born 21 Apr 1830 in North Heidelberg Township, Berks Co., Pennsylvania. He
was the son of John Leiss BROSSMAN and Catharine HETTINGER. John died 5 Aug 1895 in one mile west of
Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
He married (1) Rebecca Irene BROWN (See number 56) 7 Sep 1857 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was born
3 May 1835 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was the daughter of Joseph BROWN and Rebecca Lawrence
FOSTER. Rebecca died 11 Dec 1864 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in
Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
They had 3 children:
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Mary Emma BROSSMAN, born 24 Jun 1858 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield
Co., Ohio, died 15 Jul 1885 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and
was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
MARY - Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C.
Stevenson, August 1936, page 29 b, Emma "died in youth".
Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township,
Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 174, gives
"daughter of John H. Brossman and R. L. ?, born June 24, 1858, died July 15, 1885, aged 27y"
(2nd addition, part II, lot 198, gr 4) "(NOK: John H. and R. L. Brossman, parents)".
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Charles Edgar BROSSMAN, born 27 Aug 1859, died 5 May 1944.
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George Oren BROSSMAN, born 1 Oct 1862 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield Co.,
Ohio, died 3 Dec 1877 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis
(Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
GEORGE - Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C.
Stevenson, August 1936, page 29 b, George "died in youth".
Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township,
Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 154, gives
"George O., son of John H. Brossman and Rebecca Irene, born Oct. 1, 1862, died Dec. 3, 1877,
aged 15y" (2nd addition, part II, lot 198, gr 1). "(NOK: John H. and Rebecca I. Brossman, parents)".
REBECCA - Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site.
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 174, gives
"born May 3, 1835, died Dec. 11, 1864, aged 29y" (original plat, lot 50, gr 1).
John married (2) Caroline M. "Carrie" KING 1867 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. She was born Oct 1829 in
Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania. Caroline died 29 Dec 1926 in Canal Winchester, Franklin Co., Ohio, and
was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
They had 3 children:
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John W. BROSSMAN, born 23 May 1868 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, died in
childhood 22 Jul 1879, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis,
Fairfield Co., Ohio.
JOHN - Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom
Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 175
gives "John W., son of John H. Brossman and Carrie ?, born May 23, 1868, died July 22, 1879,
aged 11y" (2nd addition, part II, lot 198, gr 2). "(NOK: John H. and Carrie Brossman, parents)".
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William Glenn "Willie" BROSSMAN, born 27 Jan 1870 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
He married Anna Mae LEITNER. She was born Sep 1867 in Wooster, Wayne Co.,
Ohio. Anna died 1960 in Pennsylvania, and was buried in Wooster Cemetery,
Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio. William died 27 Jul 1937 in Sidney, Shelby Co., Ohio,
and was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua, Clark Co., Ohio.
WILLIAM - Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C.
Stevenson, August 1936, page 29 b, William was an attorney and lived in Columbus.
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Edward B. BROSSMAN, born about 1872 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
Caroline also married (1) John E. WOODS. He was born 1831 in Pennsylvania. John died 1862 in Lithopolis,
Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
JOHN WOODS - Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society,
page 358.
John was pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Lithopolis, Ohio at the time of his death.
CAROLINE - Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page
368 "Brossman, Carrie M. Woods, 1829 - 1926". Lancaster (Ohio) Daily Eagle, 31 December 1926: "Funeral services for Mrs.
Caroline M. Brossman, 97, mother of William R. Brossman, Columbus attorney, who died Wednesday at her home in Canal Winchester
was held at 2 p.m. today at the residence. Rev. Samuel S. Palmer of Broad St. Presbyterian church officiated. Burial took place at
Lithopolis. Another son, Edwin E. Wood, cashier of Canal Winchester Bank survives".
JOHN BROSSMAN - Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C. Stevenson, August
1936, page 29 b, "Two daughters of the Brown family grew to womanhood. The elder, whose given name I cannot recall, and must
omit"..."married John Brossman and raised a family for him in their home in the next large house to the North. Her children were
named Emma, Charles, George and William. Emma and George died in youth. Charles and William still live in Columbus." "Mrs.
Brossman died in middle life. After some years, her place was filled by the widow of Rev. Woods, a Presbyterian minister who died
during his pastorate here. She had two children who were added to the Brossman family", Edwin and Carrie. Page 40, "The lands of
John Brossman adjoined those of Baugher and Crumley on one side and extended to the Columbus road on the other. Mr. Brossman
was the leading merchant anterior to the civil war, during that, and for a couple of decades thereafter. At first with a partner, James
Andrews. Later with a partner, Jerry Sohl. Later alone. Before the civil war he tore down the original log building in which the business
had so long been carried on, and erected a substantial two-story brick. The second story was used by the Masonic order as a Lodge
Room, and later it was used as a public hall. Later Mr. Brossman erected a string of business rooms extending the frontage of his two
lots." Page 57, "During all these years John Brossman continued his general store, the most prominent store in the locality. After the
death of his first wife, the daughter of Joseph and Rebecca Brown, who bore for him four children, Emma, Charles, William and
George, he married the widow of Rev. Woods, who had died during his pastorate here."..... "With his second wife Brossman continued
his useful life for many years, being a near neighbor to my father." "About this time John Brossman erected a string of brick business
rooms along the front of his vacant lots on Columbus street, and they were immediately occupied by William Stallsmith Sr. with a
saddlery and harness; James Kramer with a grocery and meat market; and Martin Zahn with a shoe repair establishment." Page 63,
"John Brossman also continued in business until his death. He did business for the longest continued period of any business firm, his
experience running from pioneer days to near the close of last century. In all that long business experience there was never a doubt
cast upon his integrity. He died as he had lived, possessed of universal confidence." Page 64, "Mr. Brossman had put much of his
profits into land, and farming by proxy has never been a very profitably enterprise."
Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site.
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 174
"John H., born Apr. 21, 1830, died Aug. 5, 1895, aged 65y" (2nd addition, part II, lot 197, gr4) "(NOK: Carrie M. Brossman,
second wife/ Rebecca I. Brossman, first wife)".
John is listed in the Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio 1880 census with the surname spelled BROPMAN as: John H., white male, age 48, born
PA; Carrie M., age 48, PA: Mary E., 21, OH; Charles E., 19, OH; Willie G., 10, OH; Edward B. Woods, 18, PA. Edward is from Carrie's first
marriage.
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GENERATION NO. 2
48. Charles Edgar2 BROSSMAN (46.John1) was born 27 Aug 1859 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
Charles died 5 May 1944 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery,
Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. He married Pella C. CREIGHTON 13 Dec 1883 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was
born 30 Sep 1857 in Licking Co., Ohio. She was the daughter of Joseph H. CREIGHTON and Sarah E.
WOOLARD. Pella died 17 Dec 1943 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher)
Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
They had 2 children:
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Rhoda BROSSMAN.
PELLA - Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society.
CHARLES - Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by
the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 174, "Charles E., born Jan. 1, 1859, died Jan. 1, 1844 *, aged 85y" (2nd
addition, part II, lot 197, gr 1). * means a computer default when month and day are not noted - may not be correct although the year
should be.
Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C. Stevenson, August 1936, page 29 "Charles
became a noted horseman, being the proprietor of Imp, which horse won the sweepstakes race on the great Long Island race track."
Charles lived in Columbus. Page 57, "His son Charles won much fame as the owner of "IMP" a race horse which won a handicap
race on one of the great Eastern tracks. IMP had been trained by Charles himself and he thus won quite a reputation among
horsemen."
Source: Death certificate. Gives occupation as "Rider of Horses".
Charles was SAR Member #038081 and Ohio #01740. His application for membership approved 19 March 1923 states that he was living in
Columbus, Ohio and was a Newspaper-man. It list his son and three grandchildren. His proven ancestor was James Foster.
Charles is found in the Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 1910 census: Creighton, Sarah E., Head of household, 72; Brossman, Charles E.,
son-in-law, 50; and Pella C., daughter, 52. All born in Ohio.
He is still there in 1930, age 69 and Pella, 72.
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GENERATION NO. 3
53. John C.3 BROSSMAN (48.Charles2) was born 24 Jan 1887 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. John died 1 Nov
1940 in Lima Township, Licking Co., Ohio. He married Flora B. PETERS 13 Jun 1908 in Ohio. She was born
15 Dec 1886 in Commercial Point, Pickaway Co., Ohio. She was the daughter of Preston PETERS and Catharine
GROOMS. Flora died 29 Mar 1966 in Pataskala, Licking Co. Ohio.
They had 3 children:
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Pella Lou BROSSMAN, born 22 Jun 1912, died 17 Oct 1968.
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Rollin J. BROSSMAN, born 1918.
JOHN is found in the Lima, Licking Co., Ohio 1930 census: Brossman, John C., 43; Flora, 43; and Rolin J., 12.
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Listing the descendants of Joseph BROWN
55. Joseph1 BROWN was born 4 Dec 1807 in probably Marlborough, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. He was the son
of Josiah BROWN and Elizabeth GOODENOW. Joseph died 13 Nov 1878 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and
was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
He married Rebecca Lawrence FOSTER 4 Jul 1834 in
Winchester, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. She was born 25 Oct 1813 in Winchester, Cheshire Co., New
Hampshire. She was the daughter of Job FOSTER and Hannah PACKARD. Rebecca died 8 Apr 1893 in
Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
They had 10 children:
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Rebecca Irene BROWN, born 3 May 1835, died 11 Dec 1864.
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Edwin L. BROWN, born 1836 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, died 11 Nov 1857 in
Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
EDWIN - Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom
Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society. Died at age
21.
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Sidney BROWN, born 11 Jan 1838 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, died in infancy
27 Aug 1838 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher)
Cemetery.
SIDNEY - Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom
Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 175,
gives "son of Joseph Brown and Rebeckahl ?, born Jan. 11, 1838, died Aug. 27, 1838" (original plat,
lot 50, gr 3) "(NOK: Joseph and Rebeckahl Brown, parents)".
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Martha A. BROWN, born 1839 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, died in Lithopolis,
Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
MARTHA is listed in the 1850 census, age 11. Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County,
Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 369: "Brown, Martha, daughter of
Joseph & Rebecca L., stone reset, no date".
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Henry Martin BROWN, born 30 May 1842, died 9 Apr 1931.
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Charles Lybrand "Charley" BROWN, born 11 Apr 1844, died 22 May 1908.
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Oren Chester BROWN, born 5 Jun 1846 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, died 31 Dec
1862 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee, and was buried in Lithopolis
(Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
OREN - Source: Mary Erden (Brown) Lauridsen, he was killed in the Battle of Stone's River, in the War of
the Rebellion (Civil War).
He was 16 years of age. The battle lasted from 31 December 1862 until 2 January 1863. Each side had
about 13,000 casualties which was about 1/3 of the total men at the battle, which became a standoff.
Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C. Stevenson,
August 1936, page 29, "Chester was killed at the battle of Stone River. On learning of his fate the
father went South immediately and secured his body for burial in the home cemetery." and Page 49,
"Chester Brown, our neighbor, was shot through the head at the battle of Stone River. His father went
down and brought the body back for burial in the Village Cemetery. He was a dear boy of perhaps
eighteen, and always had a kind word for the little boy of eight as he passed from his home to his
father's tannery. He had a few tools in the garret of his father's home across the street, and I
remember my father employed him to make me a little toy wheelbarrow." Buried in Lithopolis Cem.
Source: Charles and Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Gravestone reads: "Oren Chester, son of
Joseph Brown & Rebecca L., born June 5, 1846, fell in Battle at Stone River, Tennessee, December
31, 1862, aged 16 years, 6 months & 26 days". Lot 50, grave 6 and is marked by the Veterans
marker.
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Rhoda A. BROWN, born 29 Oct 1848, died 11 Jun 1871.
Mary Ada BROWN, born 11 Nov 1851 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, died in childhood
4 Apr 1854 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher)
Cemetery.
MARTHA - Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom
Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 175,
"Mary A., daughter of Joseph Brown and Rebeckahl ?, born Nov. 11, 1851, died Apr. 4, 1854"
(original plat, lot 50, gr 2).
From cemetery list done by Charles Wagner in 1942: "Brown, Mary Ada, daughter of Joseph & Rebecca
L., died Apr. 4, 1854, aged 3y 5m 23d".
THE DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH BROWN
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William Finley BROWN, born 3 Nov 1853, died 18 Sep 1899.
REBECCA - Source: The "Foster Genealogy" by Fredrick C. Pierce, published in 1899, from the press of W. B. Conkey Company, Chicago,
traces the family history back to Anacher Great Forester of Flanders, who died in 837. The first that is known of the name Foster was
about 1050, when Sir Richard Forester, called then by his Latinized name, Forestarius, went over to England. He accompanied his
brother-in-law, William the Conqueror, and his father, Baldwin the IV, the forester, whose wife was Adela, daughter of Robert, King of
France, and participated in the victorious battle of Hastings.
Source: Data Collected by Mary Erden (Brown) Lauridsen - After her marriage, Rebecca moved from New Hampshire to Ohio and then from
Cleveland to Canal Winchester in a packet on the Ohio Canal, before the days of railroads, in 1834. She lived in Lithopolis all her
married life and was a woman noted throughout the community for her many kindly and charitable acts in sickness and distress.
Source: Birth from the Vital Records of the City/County. Name given only as "Rebeccah".
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 175:
"BROWN, Rebeckah L., born Oct. 27, 1813, died Apr. 8, 1893, aged 79y" (original plat, lot 62, gr 3) "[NOK: Joseph Brown]".
Source: Charles and Barbara Waid have seen the grave site: stone reads: "Rebecca L. Brown Died April 8, 1893 aged 79 Ys, 5Ms. & 13
Ds."
Source - 1880 Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio census: Rebecca Brown, white female, age 67, born in New Hampshire and is living with her
son William F. Brown, 26 born in Ohio.
JOSEPH and his wife, Rebecca Lawrence Foster are 5th cousins, twice removed, the common ancestor being Walter Haynes, born 1583 in
Mandeville, England.
Source: Data Collected by and Comments by Charles Vance Waid - The LDS IGI files shows that Joseph was born, 12 October 1808 in
Boston, Massachusetts. Boston does NOT have any record of that birth and that date is incorrect..
His parents are still living in Marlborough, Massachusetts in 1810, so one should assume that Joseph was born there. Josiah Brown, his
father, is on the Marlborough, Massachusetts tax records 1800 through 1815.
Source: "Foster Genealogy, being the Record of the Posterity of Reginald Foster", by Frederick Clifton Pierce, 1889,, Joseph was a tanner.
Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C. Stevenson, August 1936, in chapter on the
original town, page 20 - "There were then two tanneries, one operated by a Mr. Fetters situated on lot 55, on which aferward (sic)
was the home of Zack Bowers. The other, was owned and operated by Joseph Brown and was a going concern as late as the 80's,
when it was sold to William Stallsmith, and later burned. These tanneries furnished a ready market for the hides of the animals
slaughtered on the farms, and also for tanbark, stripped from the native trees of the forest." Page 29, "Among the best known of the
houses as well as the best known of the families was that of Joseph Brown, the tanner. He was an Eastern man, a Yankee, from the
good old state of Massachusetts. His wife was Rebecca, a very capable woman and an excellent nurse very free to help those needing
such services. The Browns were a family of sorrows. There was a large family to grow up, but in the early years of marriage that dread
disease tuberculosis took a heavy toll. Three boys, Henry, Charles and Chester, were the older sons to survive. In their later years there
was born another son, William, about my own age, and a frequent companion of mine. Chester was killed at the battle of Stone River.
On learning of his fate the father went South immediately and secured his body for burial in the home cemetery." and more on the
children.
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, Section 2 of 3,
Lithopolis Cemetery, part 1, page 174: "BROWN, Joseph, born Oct 12, 1808, died Nov. 13, 1878, aged 70y" (original plat, lot 62, gr
4) "[NOK: Rebeckahl Brown]". On page 369, "Brown, Joseph, died Nov. 13, 1878, age 70 y 11m 1d". This would make his birth date
Dec. 4, 1807, which is the date we have elected to use.
Source: Charles and Barbara Waid have seen the grave site: stone reads "Joseph Brown, died Nov. 13, 1878, age 70y 11m 1d."
Joseph is found in the Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio 1850 census: Brown, Joseph, 42 year old farmer born in Massachusetts; Rebecca, 37,
NH; Irene, 14; Edwin; 13; Martha A., 11; Henry M., 8; Charles, 6; Chester, 4; and Rhoda A., 2. All children born in Ohio. Note that
census taker could not spell Lithopolis.
In the Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio 1860 census: Brown, Joseph, 52, Master Tanner; Rebecca, 47; Henry M., 18, Saddler; Charles L., 16,
Apprst. Tanner; Rhoda A., 11; and Wm F., 6.
THE DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH BROWN
Still there in 1870: Brown, Joseph, 62, farmer; Rebecca, 57.
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GENERATION NO. 2
56. Rebecca Irene2 BROWN (55.Joseph1) was born 3 May 1835 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Rebecca died
11 Dec 1864 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery.
She married John Hettinger BROSSMAN (See number 46) 7 Sep 1857 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. He was born
21 Apr 1830 in North Heidelberg Township, Berks Co., Pennsylvania. He was the son of John Leiss BROSSMAN
and Catharine HETTINGER. See number 46 listed above.
- - - - - - - - - - 60. Henry Martin BROWN (55.Joseph ) was born 30 May 1842 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Henry died 9 Apr
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1931 in Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, and was buried 12 Apr 1931 in Atlantic Cemetery, Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa.
He married Sarah Anne "Sallie" BLACKWOOD (See number 4) 23 Jun 1863 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was
born 20 Jul 1843 in one mile west of Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was the daughter of John M.
BLACKWOOD and Christina SMITH. See number 4 listed above.
- - - - - - - - - - 61. Charles Lybrand "Charley"2 BROWN (55.Joseph1) was born 11 Apr 1844 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Charles
died 22 May 1908 in Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa, and was buried in Atlantic Cemetery. He married Sarah Elizabeth
"Sis" MOSIER 20 Sep 1865 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was born about 1846 in Somerset, Hopewell
Township, Perry Co., Ohio. She was the daughter of David Clark MOSIER and Lucinda FULTON. Sarah died
1 May 1898 in Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa, and was buried in Atlantic Cemetery.
They had 5 children:
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Ella Irene BROWN, born Aug 1869 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She married Frank
Monroe LIMPUS after 1908 in Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa. He was born 18 Mar 1853 in
Loraine, Adams Co., Illinois. He was the son of Jonathan LIMPUS and Elizabeth
FOXWELL. Frank died 31 Mar 1923 in Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa.
FRANK is found in the Grove, Cass Co., Iowa 1900 census: Limpus, F.M., born Mar 1853 in IL; M.A.,
wife, Oct 1856, IA; H.M., Mar 1882, IA; Sarah, Feb 1886, IA; Minnie, Dec 1889, IA; and Mable M.,
Aug 1895, IA.
Frank is found in the Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa 1910 census, Limpus, Frank M., 56, IA; Ella I., wife, 42,
OH; Minnie R., 22, IA; Mable M., 14, IA; and Brown, Andrew D., brother in law, 32, IA.
Frank and Ella are still there in 1920.
Ella died after 1930.
ELLA - Father's obituary says "Miss Ella Irene Brown at home".
Ella is found in the Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa 1930 census: Limpus, Ella B., 62 year old widow born in
Ohio.
THE DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH BROWN
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Rhoda BROWN, born about 1872 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She married
________ MURPHY.
RHODA - Source Father's obituary says "Mrs. Rhoda Murphy, wife of Dr. Murphy of Dayton, O."
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Charles D. BROWN, born about 1875 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
CHARLES - Father's obituary says "employed by a jewelry concern there", probably meaning Iowa City in
1908.
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Joseph W. BROWN, born 30 Jul 1877, died 8 Feb 1950.
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Andrew D. "Ted" BROWN, born 27 May 1886, died 30 Jul 1958.
SARAH - Source Funeral Notice in The Weekly Telegraph, Wednesday May 11, 1898, Atlantic, Iowa" Mrs. C. L. Brown According to
announcement the funeral services of Mrs. C. L. Brown were held at her late home on Locust street, Tuesday
at 4:30 p.m. Very appropriate exercises were conducted by Rev. E. E. Reed, in which Rev. Dr. Hill assisted. A
mixed quartet furnished the music and sang exceptionally well, the funeral was very largely attended. Mrs.
Brown had lived in Atlantic for eighteen years past and during that time had formed a large circle of friends and
acquaintances. Not withstanding this she was a woman devoted to her home and family. It has been truly said
of her, "she lived for her family." She leaves a husband, three sons and two daughters to mourn her death. All
were present at the funeral, her daughter Mrs Dr. Murphy, of Dayton, Ohio, and son Joe, a student in
Northwestern University, arriving home Monday morning. Her husband and other children were with her at the
time of her death. Mrs. Brown had long been a member of the Presbyterian church. The church loses in her an
honored member, the community a true friend and kind neighbor, and the family a devoted mother and faithful
wife. The casket was of a novel design, opening the entire top and one side so that the body appeared to be
lying on a couch over which floweres were woven and strewn. Floral pieces of most beautiful and suggestive
designs were also arranged that she seemed to be sleeping in a bed of roses and flowers. The body had not
been wasted by protracted sickness and the face presented an unusually life like appearance. It was suggestive
of the sleep of death from which her body will awake on the resurrection morn to a life of glory in a better
world." Sarah's parents are named in the obituary of her brother George.
CHARLES - Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C. Stevenson, August 1936, chapter
on original town, page 26 - "Returning to Columbus street, the first dweller in the little cottage West of the Presbyterian parsonage was
Charley Brown I think he went there immediately after his marriage with Sarah, (Sis.) Mosier. But this and the house adjoining had
many owners and tenants. I cannot be clear about the succession."
Page 29, "Charles married the daughter of the Mr. Mosier who, prior to civil war days kept a hotel which later became the Lyndecker home.
This daughter was known to all as 'Sis.' She was a great friend of mine, so that, when the Brown boys and the Mosiers removed to
Iowa, I felt it a personal loss. The wives never returned to the Village"....
Source: "The Wagnalls Memorial" Vol. XXVI No. 3 and page 481 of the deed book. The home at 165 East Columbus Street, Lithopolis, Ohio,
owned by Charles from 20 March 1869 until 10 April 1878 has been restored. It looked great in July of 2002. The house was built
about 1836. Charles and his wife bought the house from David C. Mosier and his wife. This might have been her parents or her
brother. Charles sold the house to his brother, William F. Brown, who owned it until 24 January 1883.
Charles is listed in the Bloom Township, Fairfield Co., Ohio 1870 census: Brown, Charles, 26 year old farmer born in Ohio; Sarah 25; and
Ella, 4.
Charles is listed in the Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa 1880 census: C.L. Brown, white male, age 36, born Ohio; Sarah, wife, 34, OH; Elle, 14, OH;
Rhoda, 8, OH; Charley, 5, OH and Joseph, 3, OH.
He is still there in the 1900 census: Brown, Charles L., born Feb 1845 in Ohio; Ella I. d, Aug 1869, OH; and Andrew E., May 1886, IA. Said
that his mother and father were born in Vermont (wrong).
OBITUARY in the Atlantic Evening News, Friday, May 22, 1908, Atlantic, Iowa. (Any misspellings are in paper.)
" CHAS. L. BROWN PASSES AWAY Passes Away This Morning at His Home on Locust Street as Result of Appendicitis - Was Sixty-four
THE DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH BROWN
Years of Age - Long Time Resident Here
Charles Lybrand Brown, one of the best known and most respected residents of this city, died at 6:20 this morning at his home on Locust
street, death being the result of an attack of appendicitis, from which he had suffered for a couple of weeks, and from which it was
thought up to a short time before his death, he was recovering. Mr. Brown when first attacked consulted with his physicians and an
operation was suggested, but it was decided not to have the operation, owing to the fear that his heart would not stand it. Subsequently
he improved and was thought to be doing better up to yesterday when the appendix bursted and filled the abdominal cavity with pus. A
post mortem examination held this morning revealed the cause of death. Mr. Brown was born inLithopoliss, Ohio, on the 11th of April,
1844. On the 20th of September, 1865, he was married to Sarah Elizabeth Mosier, sister of George Mosier of this city. Mrs. Brown
died on May 1, 1898, and is buried in the Atlantic cemetery. Deceased came to Pella, Ia. in 1880, and the next year came to this city
where he had lived ever since. For nearly twenty years he was engaged in the hardware and harness business here and in his early life
he followed the trade of a tanner. For the last several years he had been retired from active business. He was a director in the Atlantic
National bank and was interested in other ways in the city. Mr. Brown was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks,
of the Masonic fraternities and the I. O. O. F. He was always interested in everything which had for its object the upbuilding of the town
and took a keen interest in everything pertaining to municipal affairs. He leaves four children, Andrew D. Brown, Charles D. Brown, the
former a student in the State university at Iowa City, the latter employed by a jewelry concern there; Dr. Joe Brown of Clearfield, Miss
Ella Irene Brown at home and Mr. Rhoda Murphy, wife of Dr. Murphy of Dayton, O. all are here except Mrs. Murphy, who is on her
way to the city now. Mr. Brown was a kindly man and what he thought to be right he adhered to strongly. He was a splendid citizen
and good husband and father, a useful man. His death is mourned by all who knew him."
FUNERAL NOTICE - "Funeral of Charles L. Brown. The funeral services for the late Charles L. Brown will be held at the late residence, at
4:15 Sunday afternoon, May 24th, the Rev. J. George, officiating. The Masons will have charge of the services at the grave. Friends
desiring to view the remains can do so by calling at the residence from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m."
- - - - - - - - - - 63. Rhoda A. BROWN (55.Joseph ) was born 29 Oct 1848 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Rhoda died 11 Jun 1871
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in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery. She married John Henry
GROVE. He was born 17 Sep 1841 in Champaign Co., Ohio. He was the son of James GROVE and Nancy
PRICE. John died 1903.
They had 2 children:
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Rebecca L. GROVE, born 28 Nov 1868 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, died in
childhood 11 Jul 1880 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis
(Baugher) Cemetery.
REBECCA - Source: Charles and Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom
Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society. Note of the
1880 census states died July 13.
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Frank E. GROVE, born 14 Mar 1870.
John also married (2) Elizabeth G. after 1871. She was born about 1849 in Pennsylvania.
JOHN - Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C. Stevenson, August 1936, page 50.
He was a Captain in the Civil War and moved to Lithopolis after the war as inspector for the Dum Distillery. He also taught intermediate
school and after Emma death became the Superintendent of the State Capital Building in Columbus, Ohio.
Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C. Stevenson, August 1936, page 50, among
THE DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH BROWN
returning survivors of the Civil War was Capt. J. H. Grove, "a retired sailor from the U. S. Navy, Was in the Navy long before the war,
and, of course, during, serving in many of the encounters and blockades during the conflict." Capt. Grove "came to the Village as" an
inspector "for the Dum distillery, and remained". "Grove taught the Village school, I think the intermediate department some years,
married Rhoda, the daughter of Joseph Brown, and soon after her untimely death, secured the appointment of Superintendent of the
State Capital Building, and, upon the termination of that, never returned to live in the Village. But his son, Frank, was reared by his
grand-parents, to become one of two of our citizens to enter the Spanish-American war, and the only one to return."
John is listed in the 6th Ward, Columbus, Franklin Co., 1880 Ohio census: John H. Grove, white male, 38 years of age, born in Ohio;
Elizabeth G., 31, PA; Rebecca L., 11, OH; Frank E., 9, OH; Mattie M., 5, OH and a son 11 months born in Ohio.
RHODA - Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C. Stevenson, August 1936, page 29
b, "The other daughter of Joseph and Rebecca Brown, named Rhoda, married John H. Grove, She lived to bear a son named Frank,
and then passed away, the grandparents rearing the boy."
Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site.
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 224 "daughter
of J. Brown, born Oct. 29 1848, died June 11, 1871, aged 22y (OP, lot 62, gr 1) [NOK Jno H. Grove]".
- - - - - - - - - - 65. William Finley2 BROWN (55.Joseph1) was born 3 Nov 1853 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. William died 18 Sep
1899 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery. He married Emma
Louisa SCHEFLER 27 Dec 1883 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was born 6 Jul 1863 in Lithopolis,
Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was the daughter of Thaddeus A. SCHEFLER and Amelia "Emily" OTNEY. Emma died
23 Sep 1940 in Canal Winchester, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery,
Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
They had 4 children:
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Charley Foster BROWN, born 20 Sep 1884 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. He married
Minerva L. CHAMBERS 5 Aug 1913 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was born
1886 in Ohio. Minerva died 11 Sep 1935 in Franklin Co., Ohio.
MINERVA - Source: Ohio Death Index, certificate #54027.
Charley died 1939, and was buried
in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
CHARLEY - Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom
Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 174
gives a "Charley, born Jan. 1, 1884, died Jan. 1, 1939 *" (original plat, lot 62, gr 7). * means a
computer default when the day and month are not noted - may not be correct although the year
should be.
From the Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 1920 census: Brown, Charles F., 35, saleman born in Ohio;
Minerva L., 34, Ohio.
In 1930, ages 45 and 44, his is a saleman in a hardware store. The is no sign of any children.
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Harry Sheffler BROWN, born 21 Sep 1886, died 15 Jan 1941.
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Ruth Evelyn BROWN, born 8 May 1889, died 24 Oct 1968.
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Clara Maria BROWN, born 9 Sep 1894 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She married
THE DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH BROWN
Walter G. REITZEL 30 Sep 1916. He was born about 1892 in Ohio.
WALTER is found in Chicago in 1930, age 37 and a wife, Mearle C., 33.
Clara died 9 Jan 1920 in
Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher)
Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
CLARA - Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom
Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, died at age
26, NOK Walter G. Reitzel.
Ohio Death Certificate Index gives full date and county.
She is found in the Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., Ohio 1920 census: Reitzel, Walter G., 25 born in Ohio;
Clara M., wife, 25, OH. The date of the census is 5 Jan 1920 and she died 4 days later.
Emma also married (2) Edwin Belle WOODS 12 Oct 1927 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. He was born 4 Dec
1861 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. He was the son of John E. WOODS and Caroline M. "Carrie" KING.
Edwin died 27 Jul 1939 in Canal Winchester, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher)
Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
EDWIN was the President of the Canal Winchester Bank.
Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C. Stevenson, August 1936, page 29 b, "Edwin,
who is now connected with the Canal Winchester Bank, I think a President"... Page 57, "... Edwin, living to manhood. After conducting
an insurance office at Lithopolis, for many years, in partnership with Will Thrush, he connected himself with the Canal Winchester Bank,
a connection which he still holds.
Source: Charles and Barbara Waid have seen the grave site.
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 358.
His name is sometimes given as Edward.
He is living with his widowed mother in Bloom Township (Lithopolis), Fairfield Co., Ohio in the 1900 census: Brossman, Carrie, Oct 1829, PA
and Woods, Edward, Dec 1861, Insurance Agent, OH.
He is found in the Madison Township (Canal Winchester), Franklin Co., Ohio 1910 census. Woods, Edward, 48 year old bank cashier born in
Ohio and Brossman, Carrie, mother, 78, widow, PA.
They are still there in 1920: Woods, Edwin B., 58, bank cashier and Brossman, Carrie M., mother, 90, widow, PA.
He is still there in the 1930 census; Woods, Edwin B., 67, banker born in Ohio; and Emma L., wife, 63, OH.
Canal Winchester is about 5 miles east of Lithopolis.
EMMA - Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 31
"A daughter Emma, first married William Brown, and some years after his death, became the wife of Edward Woods, the Canal
Winchester banker."
Source: Charles and Barbara Waid have seen the grave site - Information from Gravestone. Stone: "Emma Brown Woods, 1863-1940".
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society.
Emma is found in the 1870 Bloom Township, Fairfield Co., Ohio 1870 census: Schefler, Thadius, 42 year old buggy maker; Emily, 40; Ellen
14; Leonard, 9; and Emma, 7.
WILLIAM - Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site. Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by
the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, page 175, gives "born Nov. 3, 1853, died Sep. 18, 1899" (original plat, lot 62, gr
8).
William is found in the Lake Prairie Township (Pella), Marion Co., Iowa 1870 census living in the household of his brother, Henry: Brown,
William F., 17 born in Ohio.
THE DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH BROWN
He has returned to Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio and is living with his widowed mother: Brown, Rebecca, 67, NH and Wm F., 26, OH. They
are living two homes away from John H, Brossman.
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GENERATION NO. 3
69. Dr. Joseph W.3 BROWN (61.Charles2) was born 30 Jul 1877 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Joseph died 8 Feb
1950 in Hastings, Adams Co., Nebraska. He married Mary B. HENDERSON. She was born 25 Oct 1882 in
Gerlaw, Warren Co., Illinois. Mary died 8 Sep 1969 in Hastings, Adams Co., Nebraska.
They had 2 children:
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Charles R. BROWN, born Jul 1908, died before 1969.
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Richard L. BROWN, born 1 Sep 1913, died Jul 1980.
MARY - Obituary "Hastings Tribune", Sept. 8, 1969, page 11.
"Mrs. Mary D. Brown Dies Monday; Arrangements for Rites Pending.
Mrs. Mary D. Brown, 86, a resident of Good Samaritan Village, died Monday. She was the widow of Dr. Joseph W. Brown who died in 1950.
A native of Gerlaw, Ill., Mrs. Brown came to Hastings 62 years ago. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Order of
Eastern Star and the PEO Sisterhood. Survivors are her son, Richard L. Brown of Fort Morgan, Colo., five grandchildren and a brother,
Dr. R. H. Henderson of Medford, Ore. Services are pending with the Brand-Wilson Mortuary in Charge".
Both the 1920 and 1930 census give her middle initial as "B". Her birth date is from the Social Security Index.
JOSEPH - Father's obituary says "Dr. Joe Brown of Clearfield" - Ohio in 1908. Mother's funeral notice says "son Joe, a student in
Northwestern University".
Joseph is found in the Grant Township, Taylor Co., Iowa 1910 census, 32 year old Physician who owns his own office; Mary B., 27; and
Charles R., 1 9/12.
He is found in the Hastings, Denver Township, Adams Co., Nebraska 1920 census: Brown, Joseph W. Dr., 42, Physician born in Ohio; Mary
B.., 37, IL; Charles R., 11, IA; and Richard L., 8, IA. In the 1930 census, add 10 years to all.
Obituary -"Hastings Tribune", Feb. 8, 1950, page 13:
"Dr. J. W. Brown Dies Today
Longtime Physician Began His Practice Here 34 Years Ago
Dr. Joseph W. Brown, city physician died early this morning at the Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, where he had been admitted Monday
night. Dr. Brown, who was 72, began his practice in Hastings in 1916 and maintained it until his death. He was a graduated of the
University of Iowa College of Medicine and practiced in Clearfield, Ia. for 11 years prior to coming to Hastings in 1916. He served as
city physician under several administrations, his first appointment being in 1971 and his last, which he held at the time of his death,
under Mayor Carl E. Pratt, Sr. He was city physician during the influenza epidemic of 1918. Affiliations Dr. Brown was a member of
the Adams County Medical Society, the First Presbyterian Church, Hastings Masonic Lodge No. 50, the Scottish Rite bodies and
Tehama Temple of the Shrine. Born in Lithopolis, O.. Dr. Brown attended high school at Atlantic, Ia., and took advanced work at
Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., prior to attending medical school. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Brown; two sons,
Charles and Richard; three granddaughters; one sister, Mrs. E. M. Willard of Atlantic, Ia., and a brother, Dr. A. D. Brown of Central
City. Services Friday Funeral services have been arranged for 2 p.m. Friday at the Brand Mortuary Chapel with Dr. Silos G. Kessler of
the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Park view cemetery".
THE DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH BROWN
- - - - - - - - - - 70. Dr. Andrew D. "Ted"3 BROWN (61.Charles2) was born 27 May 1886 in Pella, Marion Co., Iowa. Andrew died
30 Jul 1958 in Central City, Merrick Co., Nebraska, and was buried in Central City Cemetery. He married Fannie
M. HOFFHINE 28 Sep 1912 in Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska. She was born 9 Jul 1890 in Frankfort, Ohio. She
was the daughter of John HOFFHINE and Gertrude Ann McNEILL. Fannie died 1 Jun 1975 in Grand Island, Hall
Co., Nebraska, and was buried in Central City Cemetery, Merrick Co., Nebraska.
They had 1 child:
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Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" BROWN, born 1918.
Fannie also married (2) Herbert "Ted" McCULLOUGH 30 Jun 1963 in Central City, Merrick Co., Nebraska. He
was born 27 Jul 1891. Herbert died Oct 1966 in Central City, Merrick Co., Nebraska.
FANNIE Obituary from the "Central City Non-Parelle" (Nebraska), Thursday, June 16, 1975:
"McCullough Rites on 'Wednesday
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Fannie M. McCullough, 84, Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Solt and Dolce chapel with the Rev. Thomas Banks
officiating. Burial was in the Central City cemetery. Mrs. Leo Stines provide organ music. Pallbearers were Tom Moates, Leo Stines, Rod
Maggart, Jim McKinney, Charles Phares and Dr. Henry Greving. Mrs. McCullough died Sunday at the St. Francis hospital in Grand Island.
She was born July 9, 1890 in Frankfort, Ohio, to John and Gertrude Ann McNeill Hoffhine. Mrs. McCullough attended college in Columbus,
Ohio. On Oct. 5, 1912, she married Dr. Andrew D. Brown in Omaha. They moved to Central City were he died July 30, 1958. On June 30,
1963, she married Herbert McCullough in Central City. He died in October 1966. She was a member of Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile
and the Presbyterian church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. O. C. (Betty) Smith of Hastings; a sister, Mrs. Helen Russell of New York,
N.Y.; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands and two brothers".
ANDREW - Source Father's obituary says "Andrew D. Brown" ... "a student in the State university at Iowa City" - in 1908.
Andrew is found in the Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa 1910 census: Limpus, Frank M., 56, IL; Ella I., 42, OH; Minnie R., 22, IA; Mable M., 14, IA;
and Brown, Andrew D., brother in law, 22, IA. Minnie and Mable are from Frank's first marriage.
Andrew is found in the Central City, Merrick Co., Nebraska 1920 census: Brown, Dr. Andrew D., 33 year old Physician born in Iowa; Fannie,
29, OH; and Elizabeth Ann, 2, NE.
From the Central City, Merrick Co., Nebraska 1930 census: Brown, Andrew D., 43 born in Iowa, Physician; Fannie M., wife 39, Ohio and
Bettie A, 12, daughter crossed out and Board written above.
From "Who's Who in Merrick County, Nebraska", page 218:
"Brown, Andrew D: Physician; b Atlantic, Ia. May 27, 1886; s of Charles L Brown-Sarah Mosier; ed Atlantic, Ia, HS; U of N, BSc, MD 1912;
m Fannie Hoffline Sept 28, 1912 Omaha; d Elizabeth Anne; 1912- prac med, Central City; AF&AM; KT, Atlantic Ia; Shrine; Comml
Club; Neb St Med Assn; Presby Ch; Rep; hobby, dogs; res 2201 16th Ave, Central City".
From the "Central City Non-Parelle" (Nebraska), Thursday, July 31, 1958:
"DR. A.D. BROWN SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS
Dr. A.D. Brown, prominent Central City physician, passed away at Hord Memorial hospital here Wednesday morning, July 30. He had been
hospitalized, critically ill the past 18 months. Dr. Brown began the practice of medicine here in 1913, serving the community until illness
forced his retirement. Funeral services will be held at the Solt Chapel Friday, August 1, at 2:30 o;clock".
Same source, August 7, 1958, Obituary:
"FUNERAL SERVICES FOR DR. BROWN HELD FRIDAY.
THE DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH BROWN
Funeral services for Dr. A. D. Brown were held at the Solt Chapel Friday, August 1. Rev. Robert McLeod officiated at the rites. Active in the
practice of medicine here for more than 44 years, Dr. Brown was well know throughout the state in medical circles. He was a member
of the A.M.A., Nebraska State Medical Society and the Tri-County Medical Association. He established his practice here in January,
1913, taking an active part in civic and community affairs. With a deep interest in the people he served, he could count many friendship
in more than one generation. A Mason in his early life, he was the youngest Knight Templar when initiated in Iowa. He became a
Shiner in the Tehama Temple, Hasting, in those early days. Hospitalized and critically ill the past 14 months, Dr. Brown was forced to
retire from his practice. He passed away at Hord Memorial hospital Wednesday, July 30. He was born at Atlantic, Ia., May 27, 1886,
the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Brown. He was the youngest of seven children. He attended Iowa university, Rush Medical college,
Chicago and received his B.S. degree from the University of Nebraska Medical college in 1912. He was married in Omaha, Neb.,
September 28, 1912, to Fannie Hoffhine, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J.C. Hoffhine of Columbus, O. The couple came to Central City
in January, 1913. Surviving besides his widow, are a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Smith, Hastings; three grandchildren of Hastings; one
sister, Mrs. E. M. Willard of Atlantic, Ia. and other more distant relatives. At the service Mrs. George Gregg sang "The Lord Is My
Shepherd" and "Nearer My God to Thee," accompanied by Mrs. Elgin O. White, who also provided organ music. Honorary pallbearers
were Dr. R.R. Douglas, Dr. F. Fouts, Dr. L.C. Holmes, Dr. J.W. Hutchison, Dr. J.Y. Racines, Dr. K.R. Treptow and Dr. E.T. Zikmund.
Active pallbearers were O.D. Bessey, Wilbur Brewer, Ted McCullough, Joe Nabity, A.L. Nantkes and Elgin O. White. Interment was in
the Central City cemetery".
The same information on Andrew can be found in "The History of Merrick County Nebraska 1981", Vol. 1, page 139.
- - - - - - - - - - 72. Frank E.3 GROVE (63.Rhoda2) was born 14 Mar 1870 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. He married Ida Bell
HAGEMAN. She was born 26 Oct 1869 in Carrollton, Carroll Co., Missouri. She was the daughter of Peter
HAGEMAN and Mary H. SNOWDEN.
They had 3 children:
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Flora Della GROVE, born 1 Jan 1894.
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LeRoy Wycoff GROVE, born 1 Jan 1896, died 7 Apr 1965.
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Elmer Warren GROVE, born Sep 1897, died Nov 1919.
IDA is found in the Carrollton, Carroll Co., Ohio 1880 census: Hageman, Peter, 40 year old carpenter; Mary H., 36; Ida B., 10; Maggie C, 9;
John F., 7; Lora D., 5; and May A, 1 month.
On the LDS IGI file her name is given as Ida Dell Hageman.
FRANK - Source: "The Villiage - Memories of Lithopolis (Ohio)", by John Bartram Kramer and Mabel C. Stevenson, August 1936, page 50,
"Frank, was reared by his grand-parents, to become one of two of our citizens to enter the Spanish-American war, and the only one to
return."
Frank served as a private in Company B, 4th Regiment, Ohio Voluntreer Infantry during the War with Spain 1898-1899.
Frank was SAR member No. 038082 and Ohio No. 01741. His application for membership was approved 19 March 1923 and states that he
was a patrolman living in Columbus, Ohio. It lists his three children. His proven ancestor was James Foster.
- - - - - - - - - - 74. Harry Sheffler3 BROWN (65.William2) was born 21 Sep 1886 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Harry died 15 Jan
1941 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co.,
THE DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH BROWN
Ohio. He married Celia Alice HENSON 30 Oct 1914 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She was born 3 Aug 1890
in Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., Ohio. She was the daughter of James HENSON and Bridget B.. Celia died
16 Jan 1962 in Manistque, Schoolcraft Co., Michigan.
They had 2 children:
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Ruth Elizabeth BROWN, born 20 Jul 1915.
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Emily Jean BROWN, born 15 Aug 1921.
Celia also married (2) Ralph ARROWOOD 4 Jun 1960.
CELIA is found in the Goshen, Champaign Co., Ohio 1900 census: Henson, James, born June 1837 in Ireland; Bridget B., July 1850, OH;
Mary, May 1869, OH; Bessie, May 1873, OH; Peter, Sept 1877; and Celia, Aug 1880.
Still there in the 1910 census: Henson, James, 76; Bridget, 59; Peter, 23; and Celia, 19.
HARRY - Source: Charles & Barbara Waid have seen the grave site.
Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society.
Harry is found in the East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio 1930 census: Brown, Harry, 43; Celia, 39; Ruth E., 14; and Emily, 8. All born in
Ohio.
- - - - - - - - - - 75. Ruth Evelyn BROWN (65.William ) was born 8 May 1889 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Ruth died 24 Oct
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1968 in Howland, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co.,
Ohio. She married Elmore R. BERK 29 Jun 1916 in Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio. He was born 14 Jan 1889 in
Ohio. He was the son of Herman BERK and Abilina "Abbie" RAHMES. Elmore died 13 Dec 1986 in Columbus,
Franklin Co., Ohio, and was buried in Lithopolis (Baugher) Cemetery, Lithopolis, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
They had 1 child:
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Helen Louise BERK, born 21 Oct 1918, died May 1983.
ELMORE - Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, gives
birth and death dates, parents and spouse.
Elmore is found in the East Cleveland, Ohio 1920 census: Berk, Elmore R., 31 year old machaniel Engineer born in Ohio; Ruth E., 30, OH;
and Helen L., 14/12, OH.
They are in the Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio 1930 census: Berk, Elmore, 41 steel salesman: Ruth E., 40; and Helen L., 11.
RUTH - Source: "Cemeteries of Bloom Township, Fairfield County, Ohio", by the Fairfield Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society. She is
DAR number 370971.