Minerva Sherman (Allen) (1800-unk)
See Page 6
Catherine Sherman (Deuel) (1804-1887)
See Page 8
Zephaniah Sherman (1806-1873)
See Page 10
Nancy Sherman (Huntley) (1820-1889)
See Page 39
This part of the Sherman Genealogy, titled Sherman Genealogy 1433-2000s Seneca County Ohio
Part II, is jointly prepared by Alonzo Sherman and Eldon Sherman:
 The research is done mostly by Eldon Sherman.
 The storage of the genealogy in the computer is done by Alonzo Sherman.
 This part of the genealogy is published in a booklet format every 5-7 years.
 With list of references.
 With an all-name page number index.
 With page header/footers.
 This on-line version retains the booklet format in preparation for the next publication, but it
does not include the list of reference, the index or the header/footer information. The published
booklet was last published January 23 1995, and is sold out.
 The published index does not have the same pagination as the on-line version, so is of very
limited use, and is not available.
 Computer Searching for names in the on-line version:
 Within the this part of the Genealogy, you can use the Find button on you web browser for
searching.
 Within the whole genealogical you can use the PICO Search Engine contained on the
home page of this Sherman web site.
 All inquires about this part of the genealogy should be directed to Eldon Sherman, address is
on the next page.
January 23 1995
Eldon E Sherman
86 Wentz St
Tiffin OH 44883
Dear Cousin:
Enclosed is your copy of the booklet Sherman Genealogy: 1433-1990s - Seneca County Ohio Part
II. This booklet completes the children, of Elihu Sherman and Hannah Russell, that lived in
Seneca Co OH (Howland Sherman was presented in Part I). This genealogy shows the American
Lineage and English Lineage back to the year 1433, and includes all known descendants through
this date.
The eight children of Elihu (1777-1841) and Hannah (1771-1855/66) Sherman are:
Name
Sherman Genealogy
1. Minerva Sherman (Allen) (1800-unk)
See Section 7I *
2. Alden Sherman (1802-1881)
See Section 2E
3. David Sherman (1803-1881+)
See Section 2D
4. Catherine Sherman (Deuel) (1804-1870)
See Section 7I *
5. Zephaniah Sherman (1806-1873)
See Section 7I *
6. Howland Sherman (1813-1865)
See Section 7H
7. Russell Sherman (1816-1873)
See Section 2D
8. Nancy Sherman (Huntley) (1820-1899)
See Section 7I *
* Included in this booklet
The "Introduction" explains the generation numbering system which begins with the American
Lineage and how the records have been logically organized and printed.
We the "Seneca County Ohio Shermans" are indebted to our cousin Alonzo Sherman of Oscoda
Michigan whose efforts and computer have stored all of our family records for this publication and
future updates. Alonzo's great-great grandfather is Alden Sherman (1802-1881) shown above, and
the others are his siblings.
We are also indebted to all the cousins who have furnished input, but especially those descendants
of Zephaniah's daughter Rachel.
For those of you who are interested in more of your Sherman family history you may order any of
the various sections as shown below in the Introduction. Order directly from Alonzo at the address
show in the introduction.
We hope you will enjoy this family history and after reading about your cousins you will decide to
attend the annual Sherman reunion at the Hedges-Boyer Park in Tiffin, Ohio at noon on the fourth
Sunday of August. The 1995 reunion will be the 75th and should be a big one.
Very truly yours
Eldon E Sherman
419-447-0403
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Page 3
Ancestors
Page 5
Minerva Sherman (Allen)
Page 6
Catherine Sherman (Deuel)
Page 8
Zephaniah Sherman
Page 10
Rachael Sherman (Rine)
Page 12
Isaac Sherman
Page 29
Cynthia Sherman (Sherman)
Page 31
Samuel Sherman
Page 32
Edwin Sherman
Page 36
James Sherman
Page 38
Nancy Sherman (Huntley)
Page 39
INTRODUCTION
The Seneca Co OH Shermans - Part II is jointly compiled by Eldon and Alonzo Sherman, and is
was last published January 23 1995 by Eldon Sherman, 86 Wentz St, Tiffin OH 44883. The
Seneca Co OH Shermans - Part I included Howland Sherman and his descendants, was last
published October 10 2000.
The Seneca Co OH Shermans - Part I & II are part of the overall Sherman Genealogy 1433-2000s,
compiled by Alonzo Joseph Sherman 308 W Dwight St, Oscoda MI 48750.
The system used for numbering our American ancestors starts with Philip Sherman the first
"Sherman" in our family who came to America in 1633. The generation number is shown in
superscript as Philip1 Sherman. Each following generation is given the next higher number:
Philip's sons and daughters are shown as John2 Sherman and Sarah2 Sherman etc.
The generation numbers show the order of the generations, and are not intended to show direct
lineage.
All "allied names", for the purpose of organizing this manuscript, are given the generation number
of the "Sherman" they are associated with.
The six "English Sherman" ancestors preceding Philip1 Sherman are shown as Thomas1E Sherman
(1433-1492) thru Samuel6E Sherman (1574-1615): Samuel6E Sherman is the father of Philip1
Sherman.
Within a family branch each family group is shown in generation sequence, with the oldest
generation first and the youngest generation last.
The information for each family group is divided into three parts. The first part is some summary
information. The second part is detailed information about the parents presented in an dated event
sequence: Which contains where they were born, lived, died and buried; their occupation; their
marriage; and other items of interest. The third part is detailed information about the children:
Which immediately follows the parents' information and is in the same format as the parents.
Children are shown in order from the oldest to the youngest.
For women, when both the maiden and married surnames are used together, the married name is
shown last and is in parenthesis.
References used infrequently are spelled out and shown in parenthesis following the normal text.
References used frequently are abbreviated to conserve space and are also shown in parenthesis
following the text. The abbreviations explained in the Reference at the end of this paper.
This genealogy is an on going project and is being updated continuously. We have done a large
amount of original research on the newer generations of Shermans, starting at generation 6 (Elihu
Sherman 1777-1841), much of which has not been published before. Most information for the
older generations have been previously published.
The basic identification of ancestors is complete, to our knowledge. The textual information about
the ancestors is quite extensive (about 500 pages) and it is always being added to.
The Sherman Genealogy: 1433-2000s is prepared for our family. It is not intended to be published
in book form. However, it was made available on microfilm in 1995 from the Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints in their Family History Center's. The information is currently kept on an IBM
compatible computer in MS-Word format, in a manuscript format. This is because it is easier to
update, and also it is possible to easily produce current extracts any time one is requested.
We gladly furnish copies of the genealogy at cost, or any part of it, to those requesting it. The
genealogy is organized so selected parts can be printed for other people, as generally only our
family would find all of it applicable. The parts of the Sherman Genealogical: 1433-2000s that are
applicable to the Seneca Co OH Shermans are:
Sec 2B England (English Ancestors), 8 pages
Sec 2C New England (American Ancestors), 12 pages
Sec 2D New York (New York Ancestors), 21 pages
Sec 2E Ontario (Ontario Ancestors), 40 pages
Sec 7H The Ohio Shermans Part I (Howland) 99 pages
Sec 7I The Ohio Shermans Part II
(Minerva, Catherine, Zephaniah, and Nancy) 55 pages
Sec 7S Prominent American Sherman, 2p
Sec 7W Sherman Wills & Estates: 1492-1841 56 pages
ANCESTORS
Following are the names of the ancestors of Minerva, Catherine, Zephaniah and Nancy Sherman.
It shows their date of birth (DOB), date of death (DOD), their primary residence(s), and the
section of the genealogy in which they are located.
NameGen
Thomas1E Sherman
Agnes __________
DOB-DOD
1433-1492
unk-unk
Location
Diss England
Sec
2B
John2E Sherman
Agnes Fuller
1445-1504
1470-unk
Yaxley England
2B
Thomas3E Sherman
Jane Waller
1490-1551
1495-1572/3
Yaxley England
2B
Henry4E Sherman
Agnes Butler
1524-1590
1521-1580
Colchester England
2B
Henry5E Sherman
Susan Lawrence
1545-1615
unk-1610
Dedham England
2B
Samuel6E Sherman
Phillippa Ward
1574-1615
unk-unk
Dedham England
2B
Philip1 Sherman
Sarah Odding
1610-1687
unk-1681
Dedham England &
Portsmouth RI
2C
John2 Sherman
Sarah Spooner
1644-1734
1653-unk
Dartmouth MA
2C
Philip3 Sherman
Hannah Smith
1675-1740
1681-1744
Dartmouth MA
2C
Jabez4 Sherman
Jedidah Hawes
1700-1774
1709-1764
Dartmouth MA
2C
Elihu5 Sherman Sr
Elizabeth Claghorn
1746-1817
1746-1813
Rochester MA &
Williamston MA
2C
Elihu6 Sherman Jr
Hannah Russell
1777-1841
1771-1855/60
New Bedford MA &
Moonshine NY
2D
Minerva7 Sherman (Allen):
1800. Minerva Sherman born in Mattapoisett or Acushnet MA (SD p1888; DPS p484).
1800. Census of Bristol Co MA indicated Minerva lived with her parents (p350).
1810. Census of Dartmouth Town/Twp Bristol Co MA indicated Minerva age 10 lived with her
parents (p277 or p577).
1820. Census of Scipio Town/Twp Cayuga Co NY indicated Minerva age 20 lived with her
parents (p120).
1820. The Census Index for OH indicated 7 Samuel Allens, none in Seneca Co.
1820/30. Minerva married Dr Samuel Allen a physician, they moved to Seneca Co OH, and then
to a "Western" state; Dr Allen became very successful and became well to do (SD p1888; DPS
p485; REHS p5). <Check doctor's Register in Harrisville Lib>.
1830. Census of Ledyard (formerly Scipio) Town/Twp Cayuga Co NY indicated Minerva age 30
did not live with her parents (p280).
1830. There were 14 Samuel Allens in OH, none in Seneca Co (Census Indexes).
1834. Jun 3rd, Samuel Allen purchased 40 acres of land in Sec 9 of Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH,
(Seneca Co LR 4-304). [This is probably the property shown owned by D Smith on the 1874 plat
map (NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 9)].
1840. There were Samuel Allens in OH, none in Seneca Co (Census Indexes).
1840. Possible: Census of Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH indicated a Samuel Allen family of four; 2
adults aged 40/50 (Samuel & Minerva); 1 child aged 20/30; and 1 child aged 15-20. (Census).
1842. Apr 15th, Samuel Allen of Philadelphia purchased 80 acres from John Keighler of
Philadelphia for $600 in Adams Twp Seneca Co OH, E 1/2 of SW 1/2 of Sec 31 (Seneca Co LR 4304): Sold Feb 26 1845 to Margaret Keighler of Philadelphia (Seneca Co LD 19-297). [Not sure
this is the correct Samuel Allen, but the property is less than a mile from Minerva's two brothers
Howland & Zephaniah, and sister Catherine].
1844. Apr 13th, A Samuel Allen bought lots 219 & 220 in the village of Republic OH, in Seneca
Co, only about two miles from the property bought in 1834 (Seneca Co LR 14-480).
1847. Nov 4th, Samuel And Minerva Allen sold the 40 acres (Seneca Co LR 18-537). [This was
purchased in 1834 to David Smith, who is the father of Henry Jefferson Smith who married her
cousin Pherona Sherman (daughter of Minerva's brother Howland)].
1850. There were Samuel Allens in OH, none in Seneca Co (Census Indexes).
1850. There was a Samuel Allen Allen and Minerva Allen who lived separately in Columbus 1st
Ward Franklin Co OH (Census Index). Samuel not found in the Cents (p363). <check index>.
Minerva Allen age 18, born in OH, lived with Frank & Mary Pierce family, blacksmith, and 5
others non-family members (p398): Wrong person.
1860. The Census Index for MN indicated a Minerva Allen in Newburg Twp Fillmore Co (p45).
<Check actual Census>. 2 Children:
1870. Census for Chatfielkd Twp Fillmore Co MN indicated a Minerva Allen age 20, born in WI,
lived with Nelson & Jane Allen age 60/70, physician (P202): Wrong person. 2 Children
1. Unknown8 Allen born about 1820 (1940 Census).
2. Unknown8 Allen born about 1825 (1940 Census).
Note. The following persons are buried in Pleasant Twp Cemetery Tiffin OH, relationship
unknown: John C Allen 1847-1872; Amity A Helty Allen 1851-1923; and Zella Allen 18671868.
Catherine7 Sherman (Deuel):
1790. Henry Deuel born (Tombstone). Henry was born 1789 in NY (REHS p6).
1804. Apr 3rd, Catherine Sherman born in Mattapoisett or Acushnet MA (SD p335/6; DPS p475;
REHS p4)
1810. Census of Dartmouth Town/Twp Bristol Co MA indicated Catherine lived with her parents
(p277 or p577).
1820. Census of Scipio Town/Twp Cayuga Co NY indicated Catherine lived with her parents
(p120).
1825. Catherine Sherman married Henry Deuel of Moonshine NY in Cayuga Co (SD p336/7;
REHS p6). They were both workers in a carding mill in Moonshine (REHS p6).
1838. They settled on a farm near Tiffin OH in Pleasant Twp Seneca Co (REHS p6).
1830. <check Cayuga Co Census>.
1840. Census Adams Twp Seneca Co OH indicated: That a Henry Duel (sic) family; all ages and
sexes matches perfectly to those of the parents and 6 children shown below (p135).
1840. The Deuels were apparently renting land as no record of land ownership was found for this
time period. (Seneca Co Land Records).
1840. Her father's will gave her and her sisters Minerva and Nancy 20 acres, in equal shares
(wills/estates p25).
1843. Jan 25th, William Mitchel lease to Henry Duel. This article of agreement made this the
twenty-fifth day of January Eighteen hundred and forty three Between William Mitchel of Seneca
County and State of Ohio and Henry Duel of the same place. Witnessth that the said William
Mitchel hath leased unto the said Henry Deuel ten acres of land lying and being in the Township
of Adams Seneca County beginning at the South West corner of Earl Churches land on Section
thirty one running South along the Township Road between the Township of Pleasant and Adams
seventy nine or eighty rods to the land occupied by George Strickling then East for enough to
make ten acres of land- The said Deuel on his part agrees to clear the above number of acres of
land and fence the same with a good strong fence nine rails high and lock the corners of said
fence. The said Deuel his heirs or assigns is to have the whole use of the above described ten acres
of land seven years from the first day of November next then the said Deuel his heirs or assigns
agree to give up to said Mitchel his heirs or assigns peaceable possession of the above described
acres of land. The said Deuel agrees to build a threshing floor twenty feet by fourteen with a slab
or dabboard roof on forks or crutches stuck in the ground and thrash the wheat that is raised on the
above ten acres on said land and feed the straw on said land. The above land is to be fenced in two
five acre lots. The logs for making the plank for said floor is to taken off the above mentioned
land. The fencing timber to be taken off the above mentioned land. In Witness the parties have
here unto set their hands and seals.
In presence of
Jacob Tornne
Henry Deuel
William Mitchel
This lease was filed for Record October 2nd 1847 and recorded October 12th 1847. R M C
Martin Recorder Seneca County Ohio.
1848. Oct 23rd, Henry Deuel purchased 40 acres in Pleasant Twp Seneca Co OH from David
Deuel of Dryden NY (SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec 36: Catherine Deuel sold Dec 14 1863 to Bryon
Rule. 1874 plat map shows B Rule owner. (Seneca Co Land Records).
1850. Census Pleasant Twp Seneca Co OH indicated: Henry Duel (sic) age 61, farmer, value of
real estate $800, born in NY; Catherine Duel age 47, born MA; Frances Duel [unclear female] age
27, born in NY (p641/d194/f194). Next door was their children: John Duel age 24, farmer, value
of real estate $800, born in NY; Reuban Duel age 23, value of real estate $500, born in NY;
Sherman Duel age 20, born in NY; Jane Duel age 17, born in NY; Julia Duel age 12, born in NY
(p66/d195/f195). This is recorded in the census as two separate dwellings and families, but could
have been a mistake made by the census taker as this separation takes place at end of one page and
the top of the next page. The very next entry on the census sheet is that of Catherine's brother
Howland Sherman and family.
1853. Jan 28th, Henry Deuel died (DPS p475; REHS p6). Buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, 5
miles NE of Tiffin OH, headstone reads Henry Deuel, died Jan 18 1853, aged 65y1m20d (DPS
p475; REHS p6; tombstone).
1864. Catherine Deuel bought 20.5 acres from John & Sarah Willow in Pleasant Twp (S 20.5
acres of E 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Sec 36): No record found of her selling this. 1874 & 1896 plat maps
show owner J Willow: Could be their daughter Jane Deuel (Willow).
1870. Dec 14th, Catherine Sherman (Deuel) died (SD p335/6; DPS p475; REHS p6). Buried in
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, headstone reads: Catherine/ wife of Henry Deuel/ died Dec 4 1870/
aged 66y8m11d (DPS p475; REHS p6; tombstone).
5 Children of Catherine & Henry Duel: Considerable more information about these children and
their descendants is in the reference REHS p9/11,16. Birth dates & places from 1850 Census.
1. Frances8 Deuel born c1823 in NY.
2. John8 Deuel born 1824/25 in NY. Married & lived in Portage OH in Wood Co.
3. Ruben8 Deuel born c1827 in NY. Probably migrated to MI.
4. Sherman8 Deuel born c1830 in NY. Probably migrated to MI.
5. Jane8 Deuel (Willow) born c 1833 in NY. Married George Willow
6. Julia8 Deuel born c1838 in NY. Probably migrated to MI, and then lived near Bowling
Green OH in Wood Co.
Zephaniah7 Sherman:
1806. Jan 7th, Zephaniah Sherman was born in New Bedford MA in Bristol Co (SD p2635; DPS
p489).
1810. Census of Dartmouth Town/Twp Bristol Co MA indicated Zephaniah age 4 lived with his
parents (p277 or p577).
1814. Margaret Ann Longstreet was born in NY State (1880 Census, see below).
1820. Census of Scipio Town/Twp Cayuga Co NY indicated Zephaniah age 14 lived with his
parents (p120).
1830. Census of Ledyard (formerly Scipio) Town/Twp Cayuga Co NY indicated Zephaniah age
24 lived with his parents (p280).
1830. Zephaniah Sherman married Margaret Ann Longstreet in NY (SD p2635; DPS p489;
REHS p6). Margaret lived in Genoa Twp Cayuga Co NY (REHS p6).
1834. Jul 17th Zephaniah bought 95 acres described to be in Sec 6 Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH.
Actually based on the original section survey, the 80 acres is in the S 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Sec 6, and
the 15 adjacent is in Sec 7: The E-W road South of the farm is off set to the South about 1/8 of a
mile because this was the South border of an the old Seneca Indian Reservation, and therefore
accounts for the 15 acres. This farm is located between Tiffin & Republic OH. (Seneca Co Land
Records).
1840. Census of Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH indicated: Zephaniah Shearman was involved in
agriculture; 1 male & 1 female 20 and under 30 yrs; 1 female 5 and under 10 yrs; 1 male & 1
female under 5 years (roll 426, vol 22, folio 82, page 210). [Actual ages were: Zephaniah 34,
Margaret 26, Rachel 6, Isaac 4, & Cynthia 2].
1840. Zephaniah was bequeath $50.00, and equal and undivided half of his father's wearing appeal
(wills/estates p25).
1845. Zephaniah's brother Howland bought land about 1 mile N of his farm, and in 1864 bought
the farm just N and adjacent to his (REHS p_____).
1850. Census of Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH indicated: Zephaniah Sherman age 40, farmer, born in
MA; Margaretta Sherman age 37, born in NY; Rachael Sherman age 16, born in NY; Isaac
Sherman age 14, born in OH; Cynthia A Sherman age 12, born in OH; Samuel Sherman age 9,
born in OH; Edwin Sherman age 2, born in OH; James Sherman age 1, born in OH; Zephaniah
owned real estate valued at $15,710 (p65/d191/f191; LDS/AIS p33).
1858. Apr 19th, Zephaniah bought more land, 79.58 acres in Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH (S 79.58
acres of NW 1/4 of Sec 3). This is located about 3 miles E of land he bought in 1834. (Seneca Co
Land Records).
1860. Census of Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH indicated: Zephaniah Sherman age 46, farmer, $7,040
real & $900 personal property, born in NY; Margaret Sherman age 5 born in NY; Samuel
Sherman age 19, farming, at school, born in OH; Edwin Sherman age 11, at school, born in OH
(p383/d864/f900 or f910). It appears his son Isaac lived next door (p383/d865/f911). [James age
about 10 years not shown for reasons unknown].
1864. Land ownership of the farm Zephaniah bought in the 1870's in Bingham Twp in Clinton Co
MI was owned by: N 80 acres without a house was owned by C Wheeler and the S 40 acres with a
house was owned by G G Bush. The 80 acres without a house Zephaniah also bought in Section
10 of Bengal Twp was owned by F Willard. The S Bingham Cemetery was in existence (SW
corner of SE 1/4 of Sec 28 Bingham Twp). (1864/map).
1867. Oct 16th, Zephaniah sold the 95 acres he bought in 1834 (Seneca Co Land Records).
1870. Census of Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH indicated: Zephaniah Sherman age 70, farmer;
Margaret Sherman age 55; Edward [Edwin] Sherman age 21; value of real estate $4,000 and
personal property $1,000 (p114/d182/f182).
1870. Zephaniah purchased a farm in Sec 33 of Bingham Twp Clinton Co MI; 4 1/2 miles S of the
county seat of St Johns MI: His son Edwin farmed with him (REHS p13).

Zephaniah's sons Isaac and Samuel each had been farming separate farms in Sec 10 of Bengal
Twp Clinton Co MI, about 4 miles W of St Johns MI, since 1867/70: Both showed in the 1870
Census (p390/d28/f28 and p329/d230/f226 respectively).

Zephaniah's sister Nancy Sherman (Huntley) and husband Alonzo Huntley had been farming
in Sec 7 in Bingham Co, 2 mi West of StJohns MI, since 1852/60: The Huntleys were first
shown in the 1860 Census.

Zephaniah's daughter Cynthia Sherman (Sherman) and husband David Sherman came to
Clinton Co in 1886, and live in Sec 9 Bengal Twp, about 6 miles W of StJohns MI: Shown
first in the 1889 will of his mother and later in the 1896 plat map.
1871. Feb 20th, Zephaniah sold the 79.58 acres he bought in 1858 (Seneca Co Land Records).
1873. Z Sherman owned 120 acres with two houses in Bingham Twp (N 120 acres of W 1/2 of E
1/2 Sec 33). Also, owns 80 acres without a house in Bengal Twp Clinton Co MI (S 1/2 of NE 1/4
of Sec 10). This is to the South and adjacent to his son Samuel's farm, and later became part of
Samuel's farm. (1873/map).
1880. Census of Bingham Twp Clinton Co MI indicated: Zephaniah Sherman age 70, farmer, he
and both parents born in MA; Margaret A Sherman age 66, wife, housekeeper, she was born in
NY and both parents in NJ (p281/d72/f72).
1889. Mar 26th, Zephaniah Sherman died on his farm in Bingham Twp at the age of 83 of
paralysis (CLI/DR 2-231; CLI/PR film 38 file 1895; SD p2635; SD p489; REHS p6p13). Buried
in grave 7 lot 63 in S Bingham Cemetery (tombstone). [The cemetery is just N across the road
from the farm].
1896. Edwin Sherman owned 119.75 acres (N 119.75 acres of W 1/2 of Sec 33). Margaret
Sherman owned 40 acres without a house, just W across the road from the farm, in Bingham Twp
(N 1/2 of N 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Sec 33). (1896/map).
1896. Jun 3rd, Margaret A Sherman, widow, died in Bingham Twp at age 82 of paralysis (CLI/DR
3-62; DPS p489; REHS p6p13). Buried in grave 6 lot 63 in S Bingham Cemetery (tombstone).
6 Children:
1. Rachel8 Sherman (Rine):
1834. Mar 15th, Rachel born in Cayuga Co NY.
1834. Rachel moved to Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH with her parents.
1836. John Rine born Jul 23 1828 in Franklin Co OH, and moved to Adams Twp Seneca Co
OH with his parents.
1852. Mar 4th, Rachel married John Wesley Rine in Seneca Co OH, and they lived and
farmed in their early years in Adams Twp Seneca Co OH.
1860. Census of Adams Twp Seneca Co OH indicated: John Rine age 33, born in OH (sic),
farmer, $800 real & $400 personal property, Rachael (sic) Rine age 25, born in NY; child
Alvin (p22/d165/f160).
1861. Feb 4th, John and Rachel purchased 80 acres in Reed Twp Seneca Co OH for $2,300 (E
1/2 of NE 1/4 of Sec 30) (Seneca Co Land Records).
1870. Census of Reed Twp Seneca Co OH indicated: John W Rine age 43, farmer, $3,500 real
& $1,000 personal property; Racheal (sic) Rine age 35; child Alvin (p225/d70/f75).
1870. The Ohio State Census adds the following information to the above Federal Census: 60
acres improved and 20 acres in woodlot; value of implements $100; wages paid $100; value
of all livestock $450 consisting of 3 horses, 2 milch cows, 5 other cattle, 24 sheep, 1 swine;
produce during the year was 140 bu winter wheat, 250 bu indian corn, 200 bu oats, 120 lbs
wool, 40 bu potatoes, 100 bu orchard products, 150 lbs butter, 25 tons hay; value of animal
slaughtered $85; estimated value of farm production $600.
1872. Mar 13th, John and Rachel sold the 80 acres in Reed Twp for $4,000, which they had
purchased in 1861 (Seneca Co Land Records).
1873. Apr 23rd, John and Rachel purchased 50 acres in Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH for $2,000
(NE corner of NW 1/4 Sec 35) (Seneca Co Land Records; 1874 Atlas).
1874. Oct 28th, John and Rachel purchased an additional 30 acres in Scipio Twp Seneca Co
OH for $1,450 (E side of SE 1/4 Sec 27) (Seneca Co Land Records; 1874 Atlas).
1880. Census of Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH indicated: J W Rine age 48 (sic), farmer, born in
OH; Rachel Rine age 46, born in NY; son Alvin (p3/d4/f33). John's age should be about 53
years.
1886. John Wesley Rine family mentioned (History of Seneca Co, Warner-Beers & Company,
1886).
1897. John Wesley Rine died on Jun 2nd or 4th 1897. The cemetery marker reads 1828-1898.
The Republic area section of the Tiffin Daily Tribune for Monday Jun 7 1897 reads, "the
funeral services of the late J W Ryan [Rine] were held at his home Friday [Jun 4]. The
remains were interred in Union Cemetery [later renamed Albright Cemetery] in Adams Twp."
The cemetery is located on CR-32 just East of CR-21 in Adams Twp Seneca Co OH.
The Bloomville area news in the Tribune for Wednesday June 9 1897 reads "Wesley Ryan
[Rine] an old and respected citizen living 3 miles NE of here died Friday morning [Jun 4] of
last week and was buried near Clyde Sunday [Jun 6 1897].
1900. Census of Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH indicated: Rachel Rine age 64, born Apr 1836,
widow, 1 child 1 alive (sic), lived with son Alvin (p10/d236/f244).
1909/12. Rachel died, buried next to her husband. Tombstone reads Rachel Rine 1834-blank
(mc/rr). The date of her death could not be determined, but is thought to be between 1909 and
1912.
1910. The Census did not show Rachel as living in Scipio Twp where she and her husband
was located SE of Republic OH, and where she was living with her son Alvin and his family
in the 1900 Census. She may have been living elsewhere as her son Alvin died in 1901 and
his wife Mary Jane Rine had remarried to Adam Breitweiser and this family appears to have
been living in the Rine family home.
1912. Both parcels of land purchased by John in 1873 and 1874 were sold. Since both John
and his son Alvin were deceased, the proceeds were divided between Alvin's widowed Mary
Jane and Alvin's children: No mention was made of Rachel, which indicated she was also
deceased. The deed index at the County Recorders Office indicated "Jno W Rhine" (sic) as
the grantor indicating the land had not been transferred after his death in 1898.
2 Children:(Gen Refs: REHS p12; DPS p490; mc/ees).
1. Mary Jane9 Rine born 1852/54 in Seneca Co OH: Birth record not found. Died before
1886: No cemetery marker or death record in Seneca Co. Only record on Mary Jane: She
was mentioned as the deceased daughter of the John Wesley Rine family (History of
Seneca Co, Warner-Beers & Company, 1886).
2. Alvin J9 Rine born Mar 30 1855 in Seneca Co OH.
1880. Alvin J age 24 a farm laborer lived with his parents (Census).
1881. Jun 16th, Alvin married Mary Jane Feighner, who was born Apr 1 1865 or May 1
1865 in Crawford Co OH to J F Feighner and Louisa Fitzcharles.
1900. Census of Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH indicated: Alvin J Rine age 44, born Mar 1855,
married 19 years, owns home free of debt; Mary Jane Rine age 35, wife, born Apr 1865,
married 19 years, 6 children 5 alive; children Parly [Pearl] A Rine age 17, Bithery [Bertha] C
Rine age 15, Olly M Rine age 14, Nory G Rine age 5, Jeramiah J W Rine age 3; Rachel Rine
age 64, mother, widow; farm schedule #74 (p1538/d236/f244). The location of this household
appears to be the family home built by John Wesley Rine, Alvin's father.
1901. Jul 18th, Alvin died. Buried in Albright Cemetery, in a plot beside his parents.
Tombstone, which is old and hard to read, reportedly reads Alvin J Rine Mar 30 1855, Jul 18
1891: However the 1901 death date appears correct, as three children were born after 1891
and he was in the 1900 Census.
1904. Sep 8th, Mary Jane married 2nd to Adam Breitweiser, who was born Jan 1 1859. They
continued to live in the Rine Family Home until sometime after the 1910 census when they
moved to IN.
1910. Census of Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH indicated: Adam Breitweiser age 50, general
farming; Mary Jane Breitweiser age 45, wife, 7 children 5 live; Paul D Breitweiser age 3, son;
Nora G Ryan [Rine] age 15, stepdaughter; Wesley J Ryan [Rine] age 13, stepson
(p15/d194/f194).
1937. Mar 26th, Mary Jane died: Adam's death date unknown. Both are buried in Maplewood
Cemetery in Anderson IN. 6 Children (Also Mary Jane had another child from her 2nd
marriage):
1. Pearl Anna10 Rine born Dec 6 1882 in Seneca Co OH: Cemetery record indicated she
was born Dec 5th, however family records and court records indicated Dec 6th. 1900 she
was age 17 and single and lived with her parents. Died Oct 25 1902, buried in Albright
Cemetery.
2. Bertha Cora10 Rine (Bemenderfer) born Dec 16 1884 in Seneca Co OH. Married Feb
26 1902 to Harry Koller Bemenderfer who was born Sep 1 1880 in Wyandot Co OH to
Henry Bemenderfer and Leah Koller. They operated a dairy farm near Bloomville OH
from 1907 to 1930 specializing in registered Holstein Friesian Cattle which won
numerous awards at the OH State Fair. In addition Harry was an insurance agent
beginning in 1922. He was a Bloom Twp Trustee for 8 years, a Director of the Seneca Co
Agriculture Society and was Deputy State Fire Marshall for many years. Harry died Sep
22 1955, and Bertha at age 95 died Nov 14 1980. Both are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery
in Bloom Twp Seneca Co OH. 6 Children:
1. Lucille Beatrice11 Bemenderfer (Wolfe) born Mar 9 1903 in Seneca Co OH.
Married __________ to Harold C Wolfe who was born Aug 24 1901 in Seneca Co
OH to Bert Willard Wolfe and Mary Flack. Harold was President of Wyandot
Dolomite Inc of Carey OH; Limestone Sales at Copely OH; and Hancock Asphalt &
Paving at Findlay OH. He was also a Director of National Limestone Institute in
Washington DC, and a member of Ohio Contractors Association's Hall of Fame.
Harold died Feb 4 1977 and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery at Upper Sandusky OH.
In 1992 Lucille resides in Upper Sandusky OH. 2 Children:
1. Mary Jo12 Wolfe (Theye) born Oct 21 1924 in Lucas Co OH. Married Jun 14
1947 to Richard Albert Theye who was born May 22 1923 in Allen Co IN and
whose parents were Albert Henry Theye and Marguerite Sturm. Mary Jo
attended Oberlin College in OH. Richard also attended Oberlin College and
became a doctor practicing at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. Richard died 1977.
In 1991 Mary Jo resided near Rochester MN. 4 Children:
1. Elizabeth Shelley13 Theye born Oct 3 1948 in Marion Co IN.
2. Katherine Leslie13 Theye born Sep 30 1949 in Marion Co IN.
3. Thomas Albert13 Theye born Dec 2 1951 in Nansemond Co VA.
4. Peter Scott13 Theye born Sep 15 1953 in Allen Co IN.
2. Harold Paul12 Wolfe born Feb 16 1931 in Stark Co OH. Married May 24
1952 to Patricia Ann Gohlke who was born Mar 18 1932 in Hancock Co OH to
Carl William Gohlke and Marian Frances Kanel. Harold attended
Northwestern University in Evanston IL and Findlay College in Findlay OH. In
1992 Harold was Chairman of the Board for Wyandot Dolomite Inc at Carey
OH and resided in Pitt Twp in Wyandot Co near Upper Sandusky OH.
4 Children:
1. David Joseph13 Wolfe born Aug 5 1956 in Macomb Co MI. Married
May 19 1979 to Bonita Rose Frisch who was born Nov 27 1957 in
Wyandot Co OH to Norman Joseph Frisch and Rose Philamena Ariza.
David attended Albion College in Albion MI. In 1992 they resided in Upper
Sandusky OH. 2 Children:
1. Sarah Rae14 Wolfe born Nov 28 1984 in Marion Co OH.
2. Benjamin David14 Wolfe born May 19 1986 in Marion Co OH.
2. Timothy Allen13 Wolfe born Nov 15 1957 in Macomb Co MI. Married
Sep 7 1991 to Tina Marie Sarady who was born Feb 23 1958 in Lorain Co
OH and whose parents were Joseph Michael Sarady and Frances
Valentina Gradisek. Timothy attended Tiffin University in Tiffin OH. In
1992 they resided in Findlay OH.
3. Cathy Ann13 Wolfe (Cole) born Jun 15 1960 in Seneca Co OH. Married
May 17 1980 to Edwin Dale Cole who was born Nov 21 1951 in Hancock
Co OH to Carlton McCree Cole and Esther Clara Walter. Cathy
attended Dennison Univ at Granville OH for two years majoring in Political
Science and Edwin attended Spring Arbor College in Spring Arbor MI for
four years majoring in physical Education. They had lived in Findlay OH
five years and in 1992 they operated a farm and resided in Hancock Co OH.
Edwin was elected a township trustee of Big Lick Twp in 1985 and was still
serving in 1992. 5 Children:
1. Carl Edwin14 Cole born Jul 8 1981 in Hancock Co OH.
2. Austin Dale14 Cole born Sep 12 1982 in Hancock Co OH.
3. Kevin McCree14 Cole born Dec 12 1983 in Hancock Co OH.
4. Kellie Ann14 Cole born Oct 15 1984 in Hancock Co OH.
5. Eleanor Clara-Jane14 Cole born Jan 31 1986 in Hancock Co OH.
4. Lisa Kay13 Wolfe (Dunn) born Aug 27 1961 in Seneca Co OH. Married
Apr 14 1984 to Richard Lynnwood Dunn Jr who was born Dec 28 1958
in Cuyahoga Co OH to Richard Lynnwood Dunn Sr and Marjory Jane
Dallas. In 1992 they resided in Mainville OH. 2 Children:
1. Patrick Lloyd14 Dunn born Feb 21 1987 in Cuyahoga Co OH.
2. Timothy Richard14 Dunn born Jun 2 1988 in Hamilton Co OH.
2. Harry Paul11 Bemenderfer born Oct 11 1905 in Seneca Co OH. Unmarried. Died
Mar 11 1926, buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Bloom Twp Seneca Co OH.
3. Mary Leah11 Bemenderfer (Saurwein) born Dec 28 1908 in Seneca Co OH.
Married May 20 1928 to Clifford Franklin Saurwein who was born Aug 23 1905
in Cleveland Cuyahoga OH to Frank Charles Saurwein and Emma Huy. Mary
Attended Heidelberg College in Tiffin OH and had owned and operated a gift shop
in Hudson OH, and sold real estate in Cuyahoga Falls OH. Frank also attended
Heidelberg College and worked in research for Goodyear Tire Company. They
resided in Prescott AZ, Tucson AZ, Tiffin OH, Cuyahoga Falls OH and 1991 resided
in Akron OH. No children.
4. Joyce Ryan11 Bemenderfer (Donnet) born Dec 30 1911 in Seneca Co OH.
Married Aug 28 1935 to William Connel Donnet who was born Feb 24 1912 in
Lorain Co OH to William George Donnet and Margaret Connel. Both attended
Heidelberg College in Tiffin OH and became teachers in the North Royalton OH
School System. William was also a successful coach in the school. In 1992 they
resided in North Royalton OH. 3 Children.
1. William David12 Donnet born Jan 14 1937 in Stark Co OH. Married Apr 12
1958 to Marlene Anna Perzy who was born Mar 15 1936 in Cuyahoga Co OH
and whose parents were Louis Perzy and Gertrude Ann Galla. William
attended Heidelberg College in Tiffin OH; Baldwin Wallace in Berea OH; Kent
State University in Kent OH. In 1992 he was a operator-driver for Limestone
Sales, and is a Notary Public. Marlene attended Carnegie Institute in Pittsburg
PA and was a medical assistant at Millpond Family Practice. They previously
lived in North Royalton OH, Hollywood FL, and Cuyahoga Falls OH. In 1992
they resided in Stow OH. 2 Children.
1. Fabian William13 Donnet born Apr 27 1959 in Cuyahoga Co OH.
Married Dec 1 1984 to Connie Marie Brummond who was born Jul 11 1962
in Summit Co OH to Garry Randal Brummond and Margaret Rose
Whitman. Fabian attended the University of Akron in Akron OH. In 1992
Fabian was Sales Manager for Akron Rebar, and a member of the Zoning
Board of Norton OH. Connie was employed in retail sales at Diamond Co.
In 1992 they resided in Norton OH.
2. Shelley Lynn13 Donnet born Apr 8 1963 in Cuyahoga Co OH. Attended
Hammel Business College in Akron OH. In 1992 Shelley was an accountant
for Roadway Express Trucking Co and resided in Springfield Twp Summit
Co, Southwest of Akron OH. Single.
2. Elizabeth Ann12 Donnet (Reynolds) (Allen) born Jun 28 1941 in Stark Co
OH. Married 1st Jun 1964 to Thomas William Reynolds born in OH: Divorced.
Married 2nd Sep 9 1987 to Robert Lee Allen who was born Mar 28 1950 in
Cuyahoga Co OH to Robert Allen Sr and Mary Allen. Elizabeth attended
Baldwin Wallace College in Berea OH and was engaged in Real Estate sales. In
1992 Elizabeth and Robert Allen resided in North Royalton OH. Thomas
Reynolds also resided in North Royalton. 2 Children (1st marriage):
1. Joyce Elizabeth13 Reynolds (Cartwright) born Sep 30 1965 in
Cuyahoga Co OH. Married Oct 1985 to Dale Cartwright who was born in
Cuyahoga Co OH to Mr & Mrs Roger Cartwright. In 1992 Joyce was a
dental assistant and Dale was a sheet metal worker and they resided in
North Royalton OH. No children.
2. Laura Lee13 Reynolds (Kissel) born Mar 31 1970 in Cuyahoga Co OH.
Married Nov 24 1989 to Greg Kissel: Divorced. In 1992 Laura was
attending Baldwin Wallace College in Berea OH. No children.
3. Margaret Jane12 Donnet (Ferruzza) (Harbaugh) born Jul 11 1951 in
Cuyahoga Co OH. Married 1st to Charles Ferruzza: Divorced. Married 2nd to
Bryan Harbaugh: Divorced. In 1992 Margaret was a Pharmacist and lived in
North Royalton OH. No Children.
5. Lloyd Clark11 Bemenderfer born Jan 22 1913 in Seneca Co OH. Married Nanine
__________ in early 1937. After only a few months or marriage Lloyd died on Jun 5
1937 of peritonitis following an appendectomy two weeks earlier. Buried in Peoria
IL. No children.
6. Joseph David11 Bemenderfer born Oct 14 1928 in Seneca Co OH. Died Oct 28
1935 and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Bloom Twp Seneca Co OH.
3. Maude Ollie10 Rine (Weasner) born Mar 14 1886 in Seneca Co OH. Married Jun 7
1903 to John Jacob Weasner who was born May 27 1882 in Seneca Co OH and whose
parents were Amandus Weasner and Sophia Hepperly. In their early years of marriage
they operated farms in the Fireside and Bloomville OH areas. Maude later was a practical
nurse and John became a dealer in livestock, hay and wool. He also was Marshal of
Bloomville OH for many years. John died Oct 19 1962 and Maude died Sep 4 1988 at
age of 102. Both are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery located on Twp Road 173 West of
Bloomville OH. 5 Children:
1. Raymond Ryan11 Weasner born Feb 26 1904 in Seneca Co OH. Married Jan 30
1926 to Blanche Lenora Valentine who was born Mar 23 1905 in Seneca Co OH,
and whose parents were Jesse Alvin Valentine and Palma Della Reunion. Blanche
attended Tiffin University in Tiffin OH and was a clerk at Harold's Dept Store in
Tiffin OH and a bookkeeper for Rhoads Garage in Bloomville OH before becoming
a full time homemaker. Raymond was superintendent of France Stone Co (a MidWestern chain of quarries) for 20 years and later became business representative for
the International Union of Operating Engineers for 22 years. He was active in
numerous fraternal organizations. Raymond died Oct 31 1990 and is buried in
Woodlawn Cemetery on Bloom Twp Road 173 West of Bloomville OH. In 1991
Blanche resided in their family home on Twp Road 173 West of Bloomville OH.
2 Children:
1. Donald R12 Weasner born Jan 15 1927 in Seneca Co OH. Married Nov 6
1947 to Colleen Lois Ekleberry who was born Nov 6 1929 in Seneca Co OH to
Noble Charles Ekleberry and Irene Loretta Amanda Grummish. In 1991
Donald was a salesman for Tiffin Paper Co in Tiffin OH and Colleen a
homemaker and waitress at Angelo's Iron Gate Restaurant in Tiffin OH. Donald
served in the US Navy and as Mayor of Bloomville for many years. In 1991 they
reside in Bloomville OH. 5 Children:
1. Diana Lynn13 Weasner (Bumb) born Aug 7 1948 in Seneca Co OH.
Married Jan 11 1969 to Kenneth Anthony Bumb who was born Jan 25
1945 in Huron Co OH to William Anthony Bumb and Mary Clare
Houck. Diana graduated from Heidelberg College in Tiffin OH and in 1991
was an English Teacher at South Central High School. Kenneth served in
the US Army during the Vietnam War and was a machine operator for R R
Donnelley & Sons, a printing company in Willard OH. They had lived in
Bismark OH and in 1991 resided in Willard OH. 2 Adopted children:
1. Christopher Anthony14 Bumb born May 27 1975 in Huron Co OH.
2. Courtney Colleen Donna14 Bumb born Jun 16 1980 in Huron Co
OH.
2. Michael Lee13 Weasner born Oct 10 1949 in Seneca Co OH. Married
Nov 6 1971 to Lili (pronounced Lily) Chao who was born Aug 26 1947 in
Peking China to Condi Chao and Mitchko Alaki. Michael served in the
US Navy during the Viet Nam War where he met and married Lili in
Taiwan, where her family had fled from Communist China with Chiang
Kai-Shek. Michael attended Tiffin University in Tiffin OH and in 1991
owned and operated the National Sign Systems Inc, Lili attended Taiwan
Teachers University in Taiwan and was a homemaker. They have resided in
Bloomville and Tiffin OH, and in 1991 resided in Columbus OH.
2 Children:
1. Yalan Colleen14 Weasner born Aug 4 1973 in Seneca Co OH.
2. Hanwey Michael14 Weasner born Sep 6 1978 in Seneca Co OH.
3. Raymond Allen13 Weasner born Jun 16 1951 in Seneca Co OH. Married
Nov 16 1974 to Janis Lynn Shellhouse who was born Apr 24 1955 in
Seneca Co OH to Glenn Allen Shellhouse and Juanita Mae Kleinhenz.
Raymond was a millman for France Stone Co in Bloomville OH and Janis a
homemaker. In 1991 they reside in Bloomville OH. 2 Children:
1. Jessica Renee14 Weasner born Sep 6 1977 in Seneca Co OH.
2. Matthew Raymond14 Weasner born Jun 12 1980 in Seneca Co Oh.
4. Loretta Kay13 Weasner (Sallee) born Oct 30 1952 in Seneca Co OH.
Married Dec 26 1970 to Paul Gene Sallee, son of Oscar and Grethel
Sallee. Loretta worked at Pepperidge Farm, a large commercial bakery in
Willard OH and was a homemaker. Loretta died Jul 14 1986 and is buried
in Woodlawn Cemetery on Bloom Twp Road 173 West of Bloomville OH.
Paul served in the US Army during the Viet Nam War. Paul remarried and
in 1991 lived in Jacksonville FL. 2 Children by 1st marriage:
1. Zahn Paul14 Sallee born Apr 17 1975 in Seneca Co OH.
2. Tara Kay14 Sallee born Jul 16 1978 in Seneca Co OH.
5. Lisa Irene13 Weasner (Williams) born Sep 26 1957 in Crawford Co
OH. Married Dec 23 1985 to Stephen D Williams who was born Aug 30
1950 in Seneca Co OH to Donavan Paul Williams and Ruth Joan
Logsdon. Lisa attended Tiffin University in Tiffin OH and in 1991 was the
Public Relations Director for the University. Stephen attended Tiffin
University and was a System Manager for Tiffin Paper Co in Tiffin OH. In
1991 they resided in Tiffin OH. 1 Child:
1. Spencer Stephen14 Williams born Feb 23 1989 in Seneca Co OH.
2. Mary Jane12 Weasner (Walters) born Nov 25 1929 in Seneca Co OH.
Married Feb 4 1949 to Duane Dale Walters who was born Feb 5 1925 in
Seneca Co OH to Orval Emerson Walters and Mary Evelyn Shumaker. Mary
Jane was a clerk/typist and Duane was in sales. Both retired in 1986. Mary Jane
lived in Bloomville OH, North Baltimore OH, Greencastle IN, and Bellevue
OH. After marriage they lived in Tiffin OH, Cincinnati OH, Buffalo NY and in
1991 resided in Camillus NY. 3 Children:
1. Gregg Dale13 Walters born Sep 23 1949 in Seneca Co OH. Married Oct
30 1971 to Sandy Herrin who was born Aug 12 1952 in Madison Co MS
to Albert Hayden Herrin and Naomi Nell Summerlin. Gregg attended the
Univ of Maryland, served in the US Navy for over 9 years and was in sales
for Ral-Rich Tool & Abr. Sandy served in the US Navy for over 3 years and
was a clerk in the Social Security Adm. Gregg lived in Tiffin OH,
Cincinnati OH, Buffalo NY, Camillus NY, San Diego CA, and Waukegan
IL. Sandy lived in Canton MS, Hattiesburg MS and Waukegan IL. In 1991
they resided in Clay NY. 1 Child:
1. Michael Dale14 Walters born Mar 6 1982 in Onondaga NY.
2. James B13 Walters born Jan 12 1953 in Hamilton Co OH. Married Oct 8
1977 to Brenda Dee Wade who was born Jun 4 1954 in Chenango Co NY
to Clifford Emerson Wade and Betty Elsie Rowe. Both attended the State
Univ of NY (SUNY) in Plattsburg NY majoring in Education. In 1991
James was employed in the Norwich NY School District, Brenda in the
Bainbridge NY School District. James had lived in Cincinnati OH, Camillus
NY and Buffalo NY. In 1991 they resided in Guilford NY. 3 Children:
1. Daniel James14 Walters born Aug 22 1982 in Delaware Co NY.
2. Erin Elizabeth14 Walters born Dec 23 1986 in Delaware Co NY.
3. Emily Elaine14 Walters born Jan 17 1991 in Chenango Co NY.
3. Sue Ellen13 Walters (Mitchell) (Brousseau) born June 17 1957 in Erie
Co NY. Married 1st to Shawn Mitchell of Camillus NY on May 30 1981:
Divorced Jul 1984, no children. Married 2nd on Jan 24 1987 to Michael
George Brousseau who was born Apr 18 1960 in Hull, Hull County
Quebec Canada to Harvey Joseph Brousseau and Jessie Dane Morris.
Sue was a stenographer. Micheal attended Guelp Univ and was a fireman in
Glouchester Twp. Sue Ellen had lived in Camillus NY and Michael in
Tweed Ontario. Both later lived in Napanee Ontario and in 1991 resided in
Vernon Ontario Canada. 2 Children:
1. Derek Michael14 Brousseau born Dec 16 1988 in Kingston
Frontenac County Ontario Canada.
2. Jessica Jane14 Brousseau born Sep 4 1991 in Ottawa Carelton
County Ontario Canada.
2. Marian P11 Weasner (Rhoad) born Jan 3 1906 in Seneca Co OH. Married Jul 26
1926 to Herschel C Rhoad who was born Jun 8 1905 in Seneca Co OH and whose
parents were George Rhoad and Minnie Sponseller. Marian was a homemaker and
Herschel was a caster of Sanitaryware at American Standard in Tiffin OH. They
resided in Bloomville OH. Marian died Jan 9 1961 and Herschel died Jan 11 1962.
Both buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on Bloom Twp Road 173 West of Bloomville
OH. 4 Children:
1. Infant son12 Rhoad born and died same day in 1927, buried in Woodlawn
Cemetery.
2. Janet12 Rhoad born and died same day in 1928, buried in Woodlawn
Cemetery.
3. Barbara Ann12 Rhoad (Valentine) born Sep 15 1930 in Seneca Co OH.
Married Aug 9 1948 to Harvey Thomas Valentine who was born Nov 7 1924
in Wood Co OH, parents were John Christopher Valentine and Minnie
Bradley. Divorced. Barbara was a secretary and homemaker and Harvey was a
transport driver for Standard Oil Co in Tiffin OH. 1991 Barbara resided in Tiffin
OH. 2 Children:
1. Larry Dee13 Valentine born Feb 20 1949 in Seneca Co OH. Larry served
in the US Navy from 1967/71. Married Jun 20 1977 to Sharon Kay Atkins
who was born June 20 1952 in OH and whose parents were Charles Atkins
and Wanda Atkins. Divorced. Sharon was a housewife and Larry was
employed in yard operations for CSX Railroad in Willard OH, where he
resided in 1991. 1 Child:
1. Kevin Lee14 Valentine born Nov 7 1978 in Huron Co OH.
2. Lisa Denise13 Valentine born Apr 9 1966 in Richland Co OH. 1991 she
was single and lived with her mother, and attended Terra Technical College
in Fremont OH, and was a accounts payable clerk for Meyers & Company
in Tiffin OH.
4. Nancy Carroll12 Rhoad (Ranker) born Apr 20 1933 in Seneca Co OH.
Married Jul 5 1952 to Raymond C Ranker Jr who was born Jan 10 1932 in
Seneca Co OH to Raymond C Ranker Sr and Florence Marie Frary. In 1991
Nancy was Assistant Cashier & Manager of the First Bank Tiffin-Bloomville
OH. Raymond retired from Atlas Crankshaft Company in Fostoria OH where he
was a production worker. 1991 they resided in Bloomville OH. 4 Children:
1. Mark Allen13 Ranker born Apr 13 1953 in Seneca Co OH. Married Feb
18 1977 to Lucinda I Zerman who was born Nov 12 1956 in Sandusky Co
OH to James P Zerman and Esther Miller. Mark served in the US Army
during the Viet Nam War. In 1991 Mark was a P M Technician at Aeroquip
Inuac Company in Fremont OH, and Lucinda a homemaker. They resided
near Bloomville OH. 2 Children:
1. Rocky Allen14 Ranker born Sep 20 1977 in Seneca Co OH.
2. Joshua Lee14 Ranker born Mar 28 1979 in Seneca Co OH.
2. Linda L13 Ranker (Frankart) born Oct 25 1954 in Seneca Co OH.
Married Nov 18 1972 to Dennis J Frankart who was born Mar 1 1952 in
Hancock Co OH to Charles Wilbur Frankart and Millie U Paul. In 1991
Linda was a homemaker and Dennis a mechanic for Creeger Implement
Company in Tiffin OH. They resided in Eden Twp SE of Tiffin OH.
2 Children:
1. Joseph C14 Frankart born Nov 6 1973 in Seneca Co OH.
2. Shelly C14 Frankart born Sep 12 1977 in Seneca Co OH.
3. David Lee13 Ranker born Sep 25 1957 in Seneca Co OH. Married Feb
18 1989 to Lynn M Arnold who was born Aug 26 1958 in Hancock Co OH
to Gene Arnold and Leann P Byers. David served in the USAF 1975/79
and in the US Army 1883/86. In 1991 he was a maintenance worker at
Reigel Foods in the New Reigel OH and Lynn was a production worker at
MTD Industries in Willard OH. They resided in Bloomville OH. 1 Adopted
child:
1. Hannah Lea14 Ranker born Apr 5 1985 in Seneca Co OH.
4. Rhonda Kay13 Ranker (Martin) born Apr 26 1960 in Seneca Co OH.
Married Apr 7 1979 to Timothy Allen Martin who was born Dec 17 1960
in Seneca Co OH to Robert F Martin and Judy Mae Miller. Rhonda was
a meat cutter at the Reigel Foods Company in New Reigel OH and Timothy
was a commercial painter at the Cedar Point Amusement/Theme Park and
Resort near Sandusky OH. In 1991 they resided near Bloomville OH.
3 Children:
1. Cassie Lin14 Martin born Jul 25 1981 in Seneca Co OH.
2. James Curtice14 Martin born Dec 27 1987 in Seneca Co OH.
3. Christine Marie14 Martin born Oct 12 1989 in Seneca Co OH.
3. Velma Marguerite11 Weasner (Kibbie) (Jones) (Woolf) born Apr 26 1911 in
Seneca Co OH. Married 1st to Guy Kibbie who died; married 2nd to Herman Jones
who also died; married 3rd to Robert Woolf and in 1991 resided near Quincy MI.
No children.
4. John Dale11 Weasner born Dec 17 1914 in Seneca Co OH. Married Oct 21 1939
to Marguerite Jane Walter who was born Jul 2 1916 in Seneca Co OH to Eugene
Calvin Walter and Bernice Nita Goeller, John was employed by the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad and became an engineer: Retired in 1975. Marguerite worked for the J
C Penny Co in Tiffin OH and was a homemaker. They resided in Monkton MD for
several years after marriage before settling in Bloomville OH. John died Dec 19
1986 and Marquerite died Dec 16 1992 and they are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery
on Bloom Twp Rd 173 West of Bloomville OH. 3 children:
1. John Eugene12 Weasner born Nov 19 1940 in Reisterstown Baltimore Co
MD. Married 1st on May 13 1961 to Janet Louise Rodenhauser who was born
May 15 1940 in Sandusky Co OH to Walter Frank Rodenhauser and Eileen
Marie Applegate. They resided in Oak Harbor, Toledo and Fremont OH; Dallas
and Austin Texas. Divorced. In 1992 Janet was a deli clerk (cake decoration) for
Foodtown Supermarkets in Swanton OH and lives in Holland OH in Lucas Co
near Toledo OH. John married 2nd to Sara Lester who was born in Texas. John
attended Bowling Green State Univ in Bowling Green OH for a time, In 1992
both John and Sara worked for IBM Corp and resided in Colleyville TX.
3 Children 1st marriage:
1. Laura Ann13 Weasner (Cooper) born Mar 5 1962 in Sandusky Co OH.
Married May 2 1992 to William Thomas Cooper who was born Jul 1 1962
in Cook Co IL to Steve Cooper and Ann Krause. In 1992 Laura was a
waitress and William an automobile mechanic. Laura had previously lived
in Oak Harbor OH, Toledo OH and Dallas TX. In 1992 they lived in Austin
TX. 1 Child:
1. Erica Lauren14 Weasner born Sep 13 1987 in Travis Co TX Laura
and Eric Jones [unmarried]. Resides with her mother in 1992.
2. Cheryl Marie13 Weasner born Mar 12 1963 in Sandusky Co OH. Died
Mar 14 1963 and is buried in Oak Harbor Cemetery in Oak Harbor OH.
3. Michele Elaine13 Weasner born May 12 1965 in Sandusky Co OH.
Michele attended Toledo Univ in Toledo OH for a time, and in 1992 was
employed by Kaiser Insurance Agency, a nationwide insurance company in
Toledo OH. She had lived previously in Oak Harbor, Toledo and Fremont
OH; Dallas and Austin TX; and in 1992 resided in Springfield Twp Lucas
Co near Holland OH. Single.
2. Joseph Dale12 Weasner born Jan 12 1943 in Seneca Co OH. Married May 5
1960 to Evelyn Joan Craft who was born May 28 1943 in Letcher Co KY to
Willie Craft and Lillie Mae Davis. In 1992 Joseph was employed by UPS as
division manager at Maumee OH. Evelyn was a customer service representative
for Columbia Gas of OH in Bowling Green OH, and they reside in Portage OH.
3 Children:
1. Gregory Alan13 Weasner born Dec 8 1960 in Seneca Co OH. Married
Jul 4 1983 to Dee _______ who was born May 31 1959. Greg was a union
carpenter and in 1992 resided in the Toledo OH area. 2 Children:
1. Joseph Gregory14 Weasner born Jan 30 1984 in Austin Travis Co
TX.
2. Erin Renee14 Weasner born Sep 7 1986 in Austin Travis Co TX.
2. Kelly Jane13 Weasner born Apr 26 1963 in Crawford Co OH. Attended
Univ in Bowling Green OH. In 1992 owned her own business, Creative
Edge Communications, an advertising company located in Westerville OH,
and resided in Columbus OH. Single.
3. Amy Sue13 Weasner (England) born Apr 6 1965 in Crawford Co OH.
Married Nov 9 1991 to Byron Douglas England who was born Mar 22
1956 in LaSalle Co IL to Ira England Jr and Marjorie Jean Hovious.
Amy attended Bowling State Univ in Bowling Green OH and has taught
English in several colleges. Byron was a chief petty officer in the US Navy
and received the Navy Achievement Medal twice. In 1993 they resided in
Virginia Beach VA. 1 Child:
1. Robert Ira14 England born Apr 25 1993 in Virginia Beach, Princess
Anne Co VA.
5. Mary Evelyn11 Weasner (Caldwell) (Allbaugh) born Sep 21 1917 in Seneca Co
OH. Married 1st in 1936 to Delmar Dwight Caldwell (known as Dwight) who was
born Mar 3 1917 in Hardin Co OH to Charles C Caldwell and Hazel Viola
Carrothers: Divorced. Married 2nd on Jul 10 1948 to Ray Ellis Allbaugh who was
born Sep 16 1913 in Seneca Co OH and whose parents were George Allbaugh and
Edna Miley. Dwight served in the US Navy during WW-II and then worked in the
construction industry as a steamfitter. He died Jul 28 1960 and is buried in Trinity
Cemetery in Risingsun OH. Mary was a clerk in the Bloomville OH Post Office at
the time of her death on Jul 14 1975, and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on Twp
Road 173 West of Bloomville OH. Ray served in the US Army during WW-II and
was a production worker at American Standard in Tiffin OH from where he retired.
An active member of the American Legion. In 1991 he resided in Bloomville OH.
2 Children in 1st marriage:
1. Wanda Frances12 Caldwell (Bratz) born Sep 1 1937 in Richland Co OH.
Married May 22 1957 to Jack Eugene Bratz who was born Jul 4 1934 in PA
and whose parents were Herbert Bratz and Esther Watson. Wanda attended
Christ For The Nation Institute in Dallas TX, and in 1991 worked in the Office
of the David D Bohannon Development Corp (real estate). Wanda was also on
the Board of Directors of Dr Evelyn C Spencer (Rev Ev) Ministries as
International Public Relations Director; teacher/counselor for "Rev" Ministries
in Oakland CA, and a member of Women Ministers Int'l. Lived in Honolulu HI,
Ashland OH, Lewisburg PA, Coshocton OH, Dallas TX, Tulsa OK and in 1991
she lived in San Leando CA. Divorced. 2 Children:
1. Gail Jean13 Bratz born Oct 11 1959 in Ashland Co OH. Attended Miami
Univ in Oxford OH and worked in corporate investments. Had lived in
Ashland OH, Lewisburg PA, Coshocton OH, Ft Collins CO, and in 1991
lived in Luzern Switzerland. Single.
2. Dean Allen13 Bratz born Apr 13 1961 in Ashland OH. Married May 14
1988 to Renee Nishwitz who was born Nov 26 1960 in Miami Co OH to
Charles and Patty Nishwitz. Dean attended Franklin Univ in Columbus
OH and pursued a business career with Jacobson's in Columbus OH. Wendy
attended Ohio State Univ in Columbus OH and was a dietician at Doctors
North Hospital in Columbus OH. Dean had lived in Ashland OH,
Lewisburg PA, Coshocton OH, and Columbus OH. In 1991 they resided in
Dublin OH. No children.
2. Juanita Louise12 Caldwell (Watson) born Nov 8 1938 in Seneca Co OH.
Married June 9 1956 to Charles Ashford Watson who was born Jul 27 1933 in
Seneca Co OH and whose parents were Worden Daryl Watson and Mabel
Irene Shawberry: Divorced. Juanita is a US Postal employee serving as a rural
mail carrier in Republic and Tiffin OH, and in 1991 resided in Republic OH.
3 Children:
1. Michael Ray13 Watson born Feb 13 1958 in Wyandot Co OH. Married
Jan 14 1983 to Catherine Anita Bentz (Wilson) who was born Oct 27
1961 in Seneca Co OH to Henry G Bentz and Ruth Ann Wagner.
Michael attended Reber School of Auctioneers in IN and is a self employed
auctioneer. In 1991 they resided in Bloomville OH. 1 Child of this marriage
and a step-child from Catherine's previous marriage:
1. Nicole Lynn14 Wilson born Feb 6 1977 in Seneca Co OH.
2. Matthew Ray14 Watson born Oct 8 1985 in Seneca Co OH.
2. Jill Annette13 Watson (Turek) born Apr 27 1964 in Seneca Co OH.
Married Sep 1 1984 to Craig Allen Turek who was born Sep 10 1962 in
Medina Co OH to Edward Thomas Turek and Constance Elaine
Letterle. Both Jill and Craig attended Tiffin Univ in Tiffin OH. Craig was
employed at the Tiffin Developmental Center in Tiffin OH. In 1991 they
resided in Bloomville OH. 2 Children:
1. Kassandra Alizabeth14 Turek born Mar 3 1986 in Seneca Co OH.
2. Skylar Allen14 Turek born Aug 15 1990 in Seneca Co OH.
3. Nathan Charles13 Watson born Mar 2 1976 in Seneca Co OH. In 1991
he lived with his mother in Republic OH.
4. Nora Gladys10 Rine (Melcher) born Dec 9 1894 in Seneca Co OH. 1913 married to
Albert Ignatious Melcher, who was born Jan 28 1893 in Milwaukee Co WI to Joseph
Melcher and Mary Elizabeth Wambach. Albert was a self-employed
businessman/merchant. They resided in Anderson IN. Albert died Feb 8 1940, and was
buried in Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson IN. After the death of Albert, Nora was
employed by Warner Press and the City of Anderson IN. Nora died Apr 30 1986, and was
buried in Maplewood Cemetery. 1 Child:
1. Jeremiah Albert11 Melcher born Nov 28 1914 in Madison Co IN. Married May
22 1943 to Barbara Mary Behrman, who was born Feb 18 1914 in Madison Co IN
to Joseph Philip Behrman and Mary Elizabeth Vogt. Jeremiah known as "Jerry"
attended John Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis IN and Indiana Univ in
Bloomington IN. Jerry served in the US Army Air Force 1942/45 in WW-II. They
lived in Anderson IN and South Bend IN before settling in Indianapolis IN. Jerry
was Advertising Sales Manager for Indiana Bell Telephone Co and retired in 1977.
Barbara died Sep 29 1989 and was buried in Washington Park East Cemetery in
Indianapolis IN: Her parents were buried in Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson IN.
In 1991 Jerry resided in the family home in Indianapolis IN. 4 Children:
1. Richard Albert12 Melcher born Jan 19 1947 in Madison Co IN. Attended
Indiana Univ. Unmarried. Richard died Apr 8 1969 and is buried in Washington
Park East Cemetery.
2. Robert Joseph12 Melcher born Apr 29 1948 in StJoseph Co IN. Married 1st
Feb 18 1973 to Sandra Jane Williams, who was born Mar 2 1949 in Marion Co
IN to Kenneth N M M Williams and Eula Jean Miles: Divorced. In 1990
Sandra was a computer programmer at the Indiana National Bank in
Indianapolis IN. Robert married 2nd Sep 13 1984 to Vickie Lynn Reed, who
was born Sep 17 1957 in Montgomery Co OH to Charles David Reed and
Beulah Ann Loughman. Robert attended Indiana Univ and Vickie attended
Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods College in Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods IN. In 1990
both were managers for Indiana Bell Telephone Co, and lived in Indianapolis.
2 Children, 1 from each marriage:
1. Jeremy Richard13 Melcher born Jun 7 1978 in Howard Co IN. In 1990
he lived with his mother Sandra.
2. Brittany Lynn13 Melcher born Jun 3 1986 in Marion Co IN.
3. Jerold Edward12 Melcher born Feb 9 1951 in StJoseph Co IN. In 1990
Jerold was single and a building material salesman for Reese Wholesale in
Indianapolis IN.
4. Barbara Jo12 Melcher (Fultz) born Jun 21 1952 in Marion Co IN. Married
May 31 1986 to Frederick Joel Fultz, who was born Feb 14 1948 in Lafayette
IN Tippecanoe Co to Frederick Garriott Fultz and Carolyn Mildred Barker.
Frederick served in the US Navy 1969/71. and previously lived in Logansport
IN and Charlotte NC. In 1990 Barbara was a supervisor for Ameritech
Publishing Inc and Frederick worked in Sales for Circle City Glass, and they
lived in Indianapolis IN. 4 Children (3 by Frederick's previous marriage and 1
by this marriage):
1. Frederick Michael13 Fultz born 1974.
2. Douglas Joseph13 Fultz born 1976.
3. Elizabeth Erin13 Fultz born 1980.
4. Rebecca Ann13 Fultz born Jul 18 1989 in Marion Co IN.
5. Jeremiah Wesley10 Rine (later changed spelling to "Ryan") born Nov 1 1896 in
Seneca Co OH. Married Dec 25 ____ to Nettie Ellen North, and after her death 1984
married Betty McCarty. Jeremiah operated a grocery store, was an insurance salesman
and later became a minister in the Church of God. He was the founding Pastor of the First
Church of God in VanWert OH serving that congregation for 14 years. Also assisted the
Rev Paul Billheimer with his broadcast from The Great Commission Church in Anderson
IN. Resided in Linnwood IN, VanWert OH, Anderson IN and Tucson AZ. Retired from
ministry in 1965 and died May 1992 at age 95. Buried in Maplewood Cemetery in
Anderson IN. 3 Children by 1st wife.
1. Jeremiah Wesley11 Ryan Jr born Apr 15 1920 in Seneca Co OH. Married Jun 3
1940 to Marjorie Marsella Begley who was born Dec 21 1918 in Madison Co IN to
John Templeton Begley and Della Gilmore. Jeremiah was a carpenter and later did
sales work for a lumber company. Marjorie was an accountant for the OH Power Co
in Lima OH and worked for several insurance agencies then later the United
Presidential Insurance Company Office in Kokomo IN. They resided in Lima OH
and Anderson IN. Jeremiah died Aug 14 1951 and is buried in Anderson Memorial
Cemetery in Anderson IN. Marjorie remarried Nov 24 1960 to Robert Carl Cade
who was born Jul 27 1913 in Howard Co IN. Bob was a route distributor for the
Shell Oil Company and later a maintenance employee for Kokomo IN public school
system. In 1993 they resided in Kokomo IN. 4 Children and 1 adopted in 1st
marriage:
1. Rex Neal12 Ryan born Mar 18 1938 in Madison Co IN, adopted.
2. John Wesley12 Ryan Jr born Dec 16 1941 in Madison Co IN. Died Jul 1942
at age 7 months, and is buried in Ovid (now New Columbus) IN about 6 miles
south of Anderson IN.
3. Sharon Diana12 Ryan (Kirkpatrick) (Jarvis) born Sep 22 1943 in Madison
Co IN. Married Jun 16 1962 to Thomas Joseph Kirkpatrick who was born
Mar 25 1939 in Howard Co IN to Allen O'Neal Kirkpatrick Sr and Eva
Evelyn Horan. They resided in Riverside CA, Vero Beach FL, and Orlando FL.
Divorced. In 1993 Tom was service manager for a Volkswagen auto dealership
and resided in Altamonte Springs FL. Sharon was an accountant for Collegiate
Housing Services in Noblesville IN. On May 30 1993 Sharon remarried to
Stephen K Jarvis born Jul 5 1948 in Henry Co IN and whose parents were
James K Jarvis and Donna Lee Jenkins. Stephen worked in car sales. In 1993
they resided in Noblesville IN. 3 Children:
1. Scott Allen13 Kirkpatrick born Nov 28 1962 in Riverside Co CA.
Single. Earned an associate degree in music from Seminole Community
College in Sanford FL. In 1993 he was a chef and resided in Altamonte
Springs FL.
2. Brian Wesley13 Kirkpatrick born Apr 21 1967 in Riverside Co CA.
Married Oct 20 1990 to Kelly Schnorbus who was born Apr 30 1971 in
StLouis MO to Mr Schnorbus and Sandra Schnorbus. In 1933 Brian is a
production worker in industry and Kelly is a cosmetologist and they resided
in Winter Springs FL.
3. Stephanine Renee13 Jarvis born Sep 3 1975 in Delaware Co IN;
daughter of Stephen Jarvis; in 1993 she resided in Noblesville IN.
4. Richard Hugh12 Ryan born Jun 1 1945 in Madison Co IN. Married 1st to
Louise McCartney. Divorced. Married 2nd to Judy Chenoweta. 3 Children in
1st marriage and 2 in 2nd marriage:
1. Tina13 Ryan born May 16 1967 in Howard Co IN. In 1993 single,
resided in Kokomo IN.
2. Rachelle13 Ryan born Feb 22 1974.
3. Robert13 Ryan born 1978.
5. Thomas Dean12 Ryan born Mar 22 1947 in Madison Co IN. Married 1st to
Bridget Janice Giancaspro. Divorced. Married 2nd Dec 5 1986 to Barbara
Ann Curtiss who was born Feb 2 1956 in Rock Island IL to Charles Alfred
Curtiss and Trudie Marie Wright. Tom severed in the USMC 1965-1969
including 22 months in the Viet Nam Conflict where he was decorated with four
purple hearts and a bronze star. Was a truck driver for 19 years until a bad heart
forced his retirement in 1985. Attended Cerritos College in Norwalk CA earning
and AA Law Degree. Barbara was an office manager. Tom and Barbara resided
in the Norwalk CA area the past 28 years where they resided in 1992. 1 Child:
1. Marjorie Marie13 Ryan born Mar 12 1987 in Los Angeles CA.
2. Velma LaVesta11 Rine (Shuman) (McCrocklin) born Mar 1 1918 in Seneca Co
OH. Married to Charles Orval Shuman born Nov 17 1916 in Madison Co IN and
whose parents were Clarence Shuman and Mary Jones. Velma was a homemaker
and a sales clerk at Weilers in Anderson IN. Charles was a salesman of fire trucks for
Howe Fire Apparatus Co. Divorced in 1965. Charles resided in Bellefontaine OH.
Velma remarried to Murry McCrocklin born Dec 7 1910, he was employed in a
manufacturing plant. Velma died Jan 13 1976 and is buried in Memorial Gardens in
Anderson IN. Charles died May 1978. 2 Children in 1st marriage:
1. Charles Randall12 Shuman born May 1 1944 in Madison Co IN. Married
Jun 15 1968 to Nancy Joan Thornburg born Sep 6 1944 in Madison Co IN to
Melvin B Thornburg and Ethel Jean Roberts. Charles is known as "Randy".
Randy attended Anderson College in Anderson IN and Wesley Biblical
Seminary in Jackson MS. He was a news reporter before becoming a minister in
the Methodist Church. Nancy attended Barnard College in New York City and
Ball State Univ in Muncie IN and was self employed editor/writer. They resided
in Lewisville IN, Eagle MI and Florence AL. In 1992 they resided in Jackson
MS where Randy was Pastor of Riverside Independent Methodist Church in
Jackson MS. 1 Child (adopted):
1. Jeremiah Douglas13 Shuman born Dec 30 1980 in Hinds Co MS and
adopted Feb 2 1981.
1. James Douglas12 Shuman born Dec 31 1945 in Madison Co IN. Married Jul
23 1966 to Carol Ann Guilkey born Jun 29 1946 in Madison Co IN to Lee &
Gladys Guilkey. James was a welder for Howe Fire Apparatus Co and Carol
was a factory supervisor at a General Motors Co Plant. James died Aug 30 1990
and is buried in Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson IN. In 1922 Carol resided in
Muncie IN. 2 Children:
1. Desiree Renae13 Shuman (Miller) born Mar 25 1971 in Madison Co IN.
Married Jun 1 1990 to Karl Miller. Desiree was a bank Clerk and Karl was
a factory worker. 1 Child:
1. John Douglas14 Miller born Nov 9 1992 in Three Rivers MI in
StJoseph Co MI.
2. Patrick Randall13 Shuman born May 29 1973 in Madison Co IN.
3. Betty Jane11 Rine (Betts) born May 16 1923 in Seneca Co OH.
1951/55. Betty first lived in Anderson IN and then became a missionary nurse in
Ingotse Kenya Africa in 1951-1955.
1956. After returning to the US she married Samuel and he began his ministry in
Madisonville KY in 1956-1957. She married Jan 26 1956 to Samuel Sherman Betts
who was born Sep 1 1929 in Tuscarawas Co OH to Wayne Forest Betts and Clara
Agnes Bucey. Betty attended Taylor Univ in Upland IN and Chicago Presbyterian
School of Nursing in Chicago IL, becoming a registered nurse. Samuel was a
Corporal in the USMC and served in Korea. He then attended Anderson College in
Anderson IN becoming a minister in the Church of God.
1957/63. They then served as missionaries in Kisii Kenya Africa.
1963/87. Again returning to the US Samuel's ministry took them to Anderson IN in
1963-1964; Greensburg OH in 1964-1967; Norton VA in 1967-1971; Danville IL in
1971-1975; Scio OH in 1975-1987.
1985. Betty died Apr 30 1985 and is buried in Monroe Twp Cemetery in Scio OH.
1987/90. Samuel Betts served in Cadiz OH in 1987-1990 and on Feb 14 1987
married Martha Ellen Collier, nee Martha Ellen Simpson, who was born Aug 5
1937 in Harrison Co OH. Martha had 4 children from a previous marriage: James
Michael Collier, Vickie Darlene Collier, Kathie Dawn Collier, and Jamie Reed
Collier.
1992 Samuel was serving a Church in Elkhart IN where Martha is the Church
secretary. 3 Children in Betty & Samuel's marriage:
1. Cheryl Rene12 Betts (Royer) born Dec 1 1957 in Hopkins Co KY. Married
Jun 24 1989 to Roger Lee Royer who was born Nov 9 1953 in Stark Co OH to
Roy Clarence Royer and Geneive Aldene Dennis. Cheryl attended Anderson
College in Anderson IN and Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing in
Cleveland OH becoming a registered Nurse. Roger lived in New Philadelphia
OH in 1985-1989 and was a security guard at Union Hospital. Cheryl previously
lived in Scio OH in 1975-1976; Anderson IN in 1977-1980; Cleveland OH in
1980-1986; Columbus OH in 1986-1988; Scio OH in 1988-1989. In 1992
Cheryl was employed by the Ohio Board of Nursing and they resided in
Dennison OH. 2 Children from Roger's prior marriage to Barbara Boso:
1. Jeremy Michael13 Royer born May 29 1978 in Tuscarawas Co OH.
2. Aaron Lee13 Royer born Sep 24 1981 in Tuscarawas Co OH.
2. Daniel Philip12 Betts born Apr 17 1960 in Kenya East Africa. Attended
Anderson College in Anderson IN, and entered the Ministry. In 1991 he was
serving as Associate Pastor for youth and music at the North Denver Church of
God in Denver CO. He had previously lived in Scio OH. Single.
3. David Samuel12 Betts born Jan 16 1964 in Madison Co IN. Married Nov 24
1990 to Heather Elaine Davy who was born Jul 17 1969 in Kalamazoo Co MI
to Terra William Davy and Janice Elaine Wauchek. David attended Anderson
Univ in Anderson IN. In 1991 David was a computer programmer for British
Petroleum Corp. Heather was a housewife, and they resided in Lima OH. 1
Child:
1. Megan Ryan13 Betts born Jun 25 1991 in Allen Co OH.
2. MacKensie Elaine13 Betts born Aug 3 1992 in Allen Co OH.
6. Alvin Glen10 Rine born Sep 25 1898 in Seneca Co OH. Died at age 5m7d, buried in
Albright Cemetery. on CR-32 Just east of CR-21 in Adams Twp Seneca Co OH.
7. David Paul10 Breitweiser born of Mary Jane's 2nd marriage Sep 3 1906 in Scipio Twp
Seneca Co OH. In 1990 resided in Madison IN.
2. Isaac8 Sherman:
1836. Isaac Sherman was born in Severence OH (CLI/MR D-44).
1836/73. 3 Mortgages (dates unknown) registered in Clinton Co to an Isaac Sherman: (1) Section
32 Lebanon Twp (CLI/XR B-171), (2) Section 35 Olive Twp (CLI/XR C-139), (3) Section 25
Olive Twp (CLI/XR J-560). Probably an older and a different Isaac Sherman.
1836/67. 2 Deeds (dates unknown) registered in Clinton Co to an Isaac Sherman: (1) Section 32
Lebanon Twp (CLI/LR K-530), (2) Section 32 Lebanon Twp (CLI/LR N-467). Probably an older
and different Isaac Sherman.
1850. Isaac age 14 lived with his parents in Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH according to the census
(p65/d191/f191).
1955/60. Isaac Sherman married a Miss (unknown) Parks [1st wife], but separated before they
had children and he returned to OH (REHS p12).
1860. Feb 23rd, Isaac Sherman and Caroline Cook [2nd wife] were married in Seneca Co OH
(LDS/IGI/84).
1860. Census of Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH indicated: Isaac Sherman age 23, farmer, $400 real
and $100 personal property, born in OH; Caroline Sherman age 18, born in NY; both married
within the year (p383/d865/f911).
1864. Isaac did not own property in Bengal Twp Clinton Co MI (1864/map).
1864. <Check Census for Clinton Co for Isaac Sherman>.
1867/70. Isaac removed to MI from OH (1880 census data).
1870. Census of Bengal Twp Clinton Co MI indicated: Isaac Sherman age 35, farmer, $2000 real
& $430 personal property, born in OH, citizen of US; Caroline Sherman age 28, keeping house,
born in NY; William E Sherman age 4 born in OH (p329/d28/f28).
1873. Isaac did not own property in Bengal Twp (1873/map).
1880. Census of Bengal Twp Clinton Co MI indicated: Isaac Sherman age 44, farmer, born in OH,
both parents born in NY; Caroline J Sherman age 38, wife, keeping house, born in NY, both
parents born in "left blank"; William E Sherman age 14, son, works on farm, attended school, born
in OH; Clarence I Sherman age 9, son, at school, born in MI (p266/d109/f110).
1880/84. Caroline Cook (Sherman) died during this time.
1884. Aug 9th, at St Johns MI Isaac Sherman age 48 of Bengal Twp, born in Severence OH, and
Ida Straw age 22 (3rd wife) of Allegan MI born in Salem MI were married by William Brunson
Justice Of The Peace. Witnesses names unclear. Her parents were Thomas Straw and Cora
Navyer. (CLI/MR D-44).
1884/1900. Ida Straw (Sherman) probably died (1900 Census below).
1896. Neither Isaac Sherman or Frank Waters owned property in Bengal Twp (1896/map).
1900. Census of Bengal Twp Clinton Co MI indicated: Frank Waters age 37, farmer, owns farm
with mortgage, born Aug 1862 in MI, parents born in NY; Mary R Waters age 34, wife, born Jul
1865 in MI, father born WV and mother in OH; Frank J Waters age 1, son, born May 1898 in MI;
Isaac Sherman age 60, boarder, day laborer, widowed, born Apr 1840 in OH, parents born in NY;
all adults could read, write and speak English; Frank and Mary married 9 years with 1 child which
is alive; farm schedule 182 (p21/d222/f225).
1910. Census of Bengal Twp indicated neither Isaac Sherman or Frank Waters were there.
1939. Isaac, Ida or Caroline Sherman do not show on the Clinton Co Cemetery Recordings done
by the WPA in 1939.
Unknown. Reportedly Isaac Sherman is buried in a cemetery in or near Toledo OH (REHS p12).
<check Toledo OH Directories 1885-1920> <Check CLI/DR for Isaac Sherman, Caroline
Sherman and Ida Sherman>. <check Monroe Co death record for Isaac>.
1988. No record of burial of Isaac or Ida Sherman in Mt Rest Cemetery in St Johns MI (mc/mrc).
(Gen Ref: REHS p12). 2 Children of Isaac and Caroline Sherman:
1. William E9 Sherman born c1866 in OH (1880 Census above).
1900. <check 1900 census of Dundee Twp Monroe Co>.
1910. Census of Dundee Twp Monroe Co MI indicated: William Sherman age 45, married 20
years, born [c1865] in OH, father born in OH & mother in NY, farmer, rents farm; Dora
Sherman age 41, married 20 years, 2 children 2 alive, born in MI & parents in NY; Edna
Sherman age 19, single, born in MI, teacher in rural school; Clark Sherman age 15, born in
MI; Jane R Penfield age 81, mother-in-law, widow, born in NY, father born in NY & mother
in NJ, 6 children 3 alive; all can read/write/speak English; farm schedule 267
(p13/d313/f314). Not confirmed as correct person. 2 Children:
1. Edna10 Sherman born 1891 in MI (1910 Census).
2. Clark10 Sherman born 1895 in MI (1910 Census).
2. Clarence I9 Sherman born 1870 in MI (1880 Census above). 1910 Census of Dundee MI
Monroe Co indicated: Clarence age 40, born in MI; Mary Sherman age 44, born in 1866 OH
(Soundex 62-90-78).
3. Cynthia8 Sherman:
Born 1838 in Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH. Married David Sherman, son of her father's brother
Alden Sherman. See Sec 2E.
4. Samuel8 Sherman:
1841. Feb 3rd, Samuel Sherman born in Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH.
1849. Mariah or Martha Hoover 1st wife born in Adams Twp Seneca Co OH (REHS p12).
1852. Helen Coomer 2nd wife born in OH.
1861/65. Samuel Sherman, Private Company G 55th Ohio Infantry: Sep 25 1861 through Jul 25
1865: No disabilities (1890/CSS: Entry 42 Bengal Twp Clinton Co MI). In 1991 Samuel's grand
daughter Agnes Becker had his Civil War sword (mc/jgb).
1864. The property in Bengal Twp in Clinton Co MI which Samuel bought c1868 was owned by
two different persons: The E 40 acres with a house was owned by G W Haynes and the W 40
acres without a house was owned by Sarah B Porter. (1864/map)
1866. Sep 27th, Samuel Sherman and Maria Hoover were married in Seneca Co OH
(LDS/IGI/84). See next item.
1866. Samuel Sherman married Martha Hoover, who was born in Adams Twp Seneca Co OH in
1848: Also called Maria (REHS). See previous item.
1870. Census of Bengal Twp Clinton Co MI indicated: Samuel Sherman age 29, farmer, born in
OH, $2000 real and $560 personal property; Maria Sherman age 21, born 1849 in OH; Horace
Sherman age 1, born in MI (p391/d230/f226).
1873. S Sherman owned 80 acres with house in Bengal Twp (N 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Sec 10)
(1873/map).
1876. Apr 20th, Mariah (sic) E Sherman age 27y2m0d died of measles in Bengal Twp, born
1849 in OH, farmer's wife, parents Joseph & Julia Hover of NY (CLI/DR 2-92). See 1988
below.
1876+. Samuel married Helen Coomer, 2nd wife, who was born in 1852 in OH (REHS p13).
<Check for CLI/MR>.
1880. Census of Bengal Twp Clinton Co indicated: Samuel Sherman age 39, farmer, born in OH,
both parents born in NY; Helen Sherman age 28, wife, keeping house, born in MI, father born in
NY & mother in MA; Horace Sherman age 11, son, attended school, born in MI, (was maimed,
crippled, bedridden, or otherwise disabled); Nellie A Sherman age 9, daughter, born in MI,
attended school; Scott Sherman age 5, son, born in MI, Attended school, (was maimed, crippled,
bedridden, or otherwise disabled); Floyd E Sherman age 1, son, born in MI; George Eislen age
26, hired laborer works on farm, single, he and both parents born in Prussia; Rose Hathaway age
18, single, servant, born in OH, both parents born in US [uc] (p264/d78/f78).
1890. Samuel lived in Clinton Co MI (1890/CSS).
1895. May 10th, Samuel Sherman farmer died in Bengal Twp of acute anemia (CLI/DR 3-53;
CLI/PR film 53 file 2468). Buried in Mount Rest Cemetery St Johns MI (REHS p13). See 1988
below.
1896. Samuel Sherman's Estate owned 160 acres in Bengal Twp (NE 1/4 of Sec 10): The S half
was owned by his father Zephaniah in 1873 (1896/map).
1896. Sam1 Sherman owned 80 acres without a house in Bingham Twp (S 1/2 of SE 1/4 Sec 6)
(1896/map).
1898. Helen Coomer (Sherman) his 2nd wife died, and buried in Mount Rest Cemetery St Johns
MI (REHSp13). Helen Sherman, housewife, widow, age 46y0m9d, died Mar 22 1898 of
Rheumatism at Bengal Twp, born in MI, parents Joshua Porter and Amy Frink of Bengal Twp.
(CLI/DR 3-83). See 1988 below.
1915. The 160 acre farm in Bengal Twp now owned by G B Ketch, and the other 80 acres in
Bingham Twp is divided into three smaller pieces, each with different owners (1915/map).
1988. The Mt Rest Cemetery in StJohns MI has no record of burial for Samuel, Martha (1st wife)
or Helen (2nd wife) Sherman in Mt Rest Cemetery in St Johns MI (mc/mrc).Gen Ref: REHS
p12,13). 7 Children of Samuel; 3 by Martha Sherman (1st wife):
1. Horace9 Sherman born 1868 in MI. Horace Sherman married Hattie M Atkins or Hattie
M Atkinson (CLI/MR D-193).
1900. Census of Bengal Twp Clinton Co indicated: Horace Sherman age 31, born Jul 1868,
farmer, married less than one year, farm owned free of debt, born in MI, both parents born in
OH; Hattie Sherman age 21, wife, born Jul 1878 in MI, married less than 1 year and no
children, father born in England and mother in OH; Floyd Sherman age 21, brother, single,
farm laborer, born Aug 1878 in MI; Amy Sherman age 19, sister, single, born Jun 1880 in MI;
Linda Sherman age 16, sister, single, born Feb 1884 in MI, at school; Alcey Sherman age 13,
sister, single, born Jul 1886 in MI, at school; all could read, write and speak English; Farm
schedule 49 (p14/d57/f58).
1910. Census of Bengal Twp indicated Horace Sherman is not there. <Check Hattie Sherman
p10 of census>.
1915. Atlas of Bengal Twp indicated Horace Sherman did not own property (map/1915).
1939. Neither Horace or Hattie Sherman shown on the Co Cemetery Reading by the WPA.
1955. Horace is indicated as deceased (REHS p12).
1988. No burial record for Horace or Hattie Sherman in Mt Rest Cemetery in St Johns MI
(mc/mrc).
2. Nellie A9 Sherman (Welter) born 1870 in MI. Nellie Sherman married Henry Welter
(CLI/MR D-53). Both deceased and buried in Mt Rest Cemetery in St Johns MI. No children.
(REHS p12).
3. Scott9 Sherman birthday and place unknown. Lived in Willard OH in Huron Co.
7 Children of Samuel; 4 by Helen Sherman (2nd wife):
4. Floyd E9 Sherman born Aug 1878 in MI. Floyd E Sherman married Bertha Kehl
(CLI/MR D-219). Lived with his brother Horace in 1900 (See Census above). 1910 Census of
Clinton Co indicated: Floyd age 31; Bertha age 28, born 1882 in MI; Kenneth age 7; Robt age
3 (Soundex 20-13-36). Floyd died in 1936. <check CLI/DR 8-71> (REHS p13) Floyd &
Bertha Sherman are buried lot 464-G in Mt Rest Cemetery in St Johns MI (mc/mrc):
Cemetery has no record of birth or death date for Bertha. 3 Children:
1. Kenneth10 Sherman born 1903 in MI.
2. Robt10 Sherman born 1907 in MI.
3. Nellie Grace10 Sherman was born and died on Jun 27 1909 of asphyxia nematorum
(sic) (CLI/DR 3-240 or 243). Buried in lot 464-G in Mt Rest Cemetery in St John's MI
(mc/mrc).
5. Amy9 Sherman (Becker).
1878. February, John Becker was born in Alsace (1880 Census below; REHS).
1880. Amy Sherman was born 1880 in MI (REHS p13).
1880. Census of Bengal Twp indicated: Theobalet Heintz age 56, farmer; Christine Heintz
age 55, wife, keeping house; George Becker age 42, son-in-law, works on farm; Maria Becker
age 32, daughter, keeping house; Maria Becker age 7, grand-daughter; George Becker age 5,
grand-son; John Becker age 2, grand-son; Ottilie Becker age 6/12, daughter (sic); All born in
Alsace, except Ottilie born in MI (p12/d114/f115).
1901. Amy Sherman married John Becker and reportedly lived on the Becker homestead
farm in Bengal Twp (REHS p13). Another report, from their daughter-in-law, indicated John
had previously bought an 80 acre farm which they lived on [5200 Kinley Rd] (mc/tbw).
<Check CLI/MR D-223>.
1938. John and Amy built a new house across the road and lived the rest of their life there.
1950. Jul 7th, John Becker died and buried in Mount Rest Cemetery in St Johns MI (REHS
p13; mc/rbw).
1954. Oct 6th, Amy Becker died. <check CLI/DR> Buried in Mount Rest Cemetery St Johns
MI (REHS p13; mc/tbw). 4 Children of John & Amy Becker (Ref: mc-js; mc/tbw):
1. Irene10 Becker (Groosbeck) born Feb 22 1903. Married Glen Groosbeck in 1921,
they lived in Ypsilanti MI. 1 child:
1. Alice Irene11 Groosbeck (Giese) born Oct 12 1926; married Donald Giese; 1
daughter and 2 sons.
2. Agnes10 Becker born Apr 21 1910. She lived with her parents (REHS p13). 1991 she
lived near StJohns MI, she never married.
3. John Lawrence10 Becker born Feb 20 1915. He died in 1966.
Married Jun 1 1938 to Theda Redman. Theda and John Lawrence Becker lived across
the road in Essex Twp from the Becker homestead farm in Bengal Twp. (mc/js).
After the children were born John Lawrence & Theda built a house across the road
(REHS p1s; mc/tbw). John died in 1966.
Theda Redman married 2nd a man named Wing. Lived in St Johns MI in 1992. (mc/js).
James and Gerald Becker and their mother Theda Redman (Becker) (Wing) own farms
in Sec 35 Essex and Sec 2 Bengal Twps (1987/88 Plat Book; mc/tbr).
Note. These three children are very unique as they have two grandmothers who were
born with the Sherman name: The fraternal grandmother Amy Sherman (Becker) and
the maternal grandmother Mary Sherman (Redman). They also have two greatgrandparents named Sherman: Samuel & Helen Sherman and Calvin Henry and Jennie
Sherman [Gratiot Co]. 3 Children of John Lawrence & Theda Becker:
1. James Gary11 Becker born Sep 23 1940.
2. Gerald Lawrence11 Becker born Aug 22 1943.
3. Muriel Jean11 Becker (Fitzpatrick) born Jun 30 1946 in St Johns MI. Married
Wm Fitzpatrick in 1965.
Note. Theda Redman's mother was Mary Sherman (Redman), and her
grandparents were Calvin Henry Sherman and Jennie Sherman of North Shade
Twp Gratiot Co MI: Called "Henry". Henry had a brother James and sister Frances.
Theda's great grandparents were Edmund Sherman and Cynthia Sherman of
North Shade Twp. Henry was a teamster in a lumbering operation. Henry and Jennie
left MI and went West [KS] in a covered wagon rather early in their married life, but
returned to MI. Henry and Jennie Sherman are buried in Paine Cemetery South of
Middleton MI. (mc/tbw) No more information is known about this Sherman family.
8 Children. (Gen Refs: SPM, Edmund Sherman in Gratiot Co; not in DPS, NES,
DWS or SAF. <check LDS/IGI>.
6. Linda Ethel9 Sherman (Kniffin) born Feb 1884 in MI. 1900 Census of StJohns MI
Clinton Co indicated: Linda age 16, born 1884, boarded with Martin Welter (Soundex s9). In
1910 she lived with her brother Horace (see 1910 census above). Linda married in c1904 to
Myron Huston Kniffin (CLI/MR D-280), husband probably called "Hugh". Both deceased.
(REHS p13).
7. Elsie9 Sherman (Donner) born Jul 1886 in MI, also shown as "Alcey". In 1910 she lived
with her brother Horace (see 1910 census above). Married Frank Donner, lived in Detroit MI
and had no children. Both deceased. (REHS p13).
5. Edwin8 Sherman:
1848. Edwin Sherman was born in Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH.
1853. Lucy M Rule was born in OH (tombstone).
1861/65. Edwin's grave in 1988 has a Grand Army Of The Republic plaque, which would indicate
he served in the Civil War. However, no OH or MI records of his service was found. See 1890
item below.
1870. <Check Census of Scipio Twp in Seneca Co OH>.
1870. Census of Bingham Twp in Clinton Co MI did not show Edwin Sherman.
1870. Sep 24th, Edwin Sherman and Lucy Ann Rule were married in Seneca Co OH
(LDS/IGI/84).
1870/73. They removed to MI from OH with his parents. Lived on his parents farm (REHS;
1873/map).
1880. Census of Bingham Twp Clinton Co MI indicated: Edwin Sherman age 32, farmer, born in
OH, both parents born in NY; Lucy Sherman age 27, wife, keeping house, born in OH, father born
in NY & mother in OH, cannot write English; Sidney Sherman age 6, son, at school, born in MI;
Laura Sherman age 4, daughter, at home, born in MI (p280/d47/f47[uc]). Edwin's parents were
shown in a separate dwelling (p281/d72/f72).
1890. Special Census for Veteran & Widows for Clinton Co MI did not show Edwin Sherman, nor
does the Michigan's Civil War register (1890/CSS; MSS).
1896. Edwin Sherman owns 119.75 acres with a house in Bingham Twp Clinton Co MI (N 119.75
acres of W 1/2 of E 1/2 Sec 33). This was his father's farm in 1873. His mother Margaret Sherman
owns 40 acres without house across the road (N 1/2 of N 1/2 of SW 1/4 Sec 33). (1896/map).
1900. Census of Bingham Twp Clinton Co MI indicated: Sidney Sherman age 26, farmer, owns
farm with mortgage, born Oct 1873 in MI, parents born in OH; Jennie A Sherman age 22, wife,
born Nov 1877 in OH, both parents born in OH; Edwin Sherman age 51, father, born Aug 1848 in
OH, father born in MA and mother in NY; Lucy Sherman, age 46, mother, born May 1853 in OH,
father born in NY and mother in OH; Bertha Sherman age 18, sister, single, born Feb 1882 in MI;
Sidney and Jennie married less than 1 year and had no children; Edwin and Lucy married 29 years
and Lucy had 4 children with 2 alive; all can read, write & speak English; farm schedule 183 (p3132/d204/f207).
1910. Census: Edwin Sherman's location is unknown, he was not found in Bingham Twp or
StJohns City. He is not in MI (1910 Soundex). See Lucy Sherman in the next paragraph.
1910. Census of Bingham Twp Clinton Co MI indicated: Albert E Smith age 32, farmer, rents
farm, he and father born in NY and mother in Ireland; Berta Smith wife age 28, born in MI and
both parents born in OH; and Lucy M Sherman, Albert's mother-in-law age 57, she and her mother
born in OH and father in NY; Albert and Berta Smith married 5 years and had no children; Lucy
M Sherman married 40 years and had 4 children, 2 alive [this would be Sidney and Bertha]; all
could read, write & speak English; Farm schedule 1 (p38/d1/f1). This is probably the S part of
Zephaniah's & Edwin's original farm, see 1915 below.
1910. Census of Bingham Twp Clinton Co MI indicated: Sidney T Sherman age 36, farmer, owns
farm free of debt; Jennie A Sherman wife age 32, her & parents born in OH; they were married 10
years, had one child with none alive; farm schedule 6 (p37/d6/f6).
1915. The farm which was owned by Edwin Sherman in 1896 is now own by: (1) The North 65.5
acres and a house is owned by S Sherman [his son Sidney Titus Sherman], and (2) the South 54
acres with the original house is owned by his wife Lucy Sherman (1915/map).
1919. Lucy Sherman died. <check CLI/DR 4-53 or 4-58> Buried in grave 6 lot 64 in S Bingham
Cemetery (tombstone)
1934. Jan 23rd, Edwin Sherman, age 85, farmer, widower, died at 405 Clinton St, St Johns MI of
Toxicosis (treated for 5 years), purulent cystitis (treated for 3 weeks), and enlarged prostate
(CLI/DR 5-70; no CLI/PR). Buried in grave 7 lot 64 in S Bingham Cemetery (tombstone).
1988. The name on the barn on the North 65.5 acres of Edwin Sherman's farm [SE corner of Taft
and County Farm Roads] is faint but still visible: "S. T. SHERMAN", his son Sidney Titus
Sherman. (Gen Refs: DPS p489; REHS p13). 4 Children of Edwin & Lucy Sherman:
1. Sidney Titus9 Sherman born 1873/74.
1900. May 8th, at Olive in Clinton Co MI, Sidney Sherman, farmer, age 26 of StJohns born in
St Johns, and Jennie A [Alice] Shumaker age 26 of Olive MI, were married by A Biukhorst,
Congregational Minister. Witnesses were Mr & Mrs George Morton of Bingham. She was
born Nov 24 1877 in Marshallville OH in Wayne Co: Her parents were Jacob Shumaker and
Martha Wildie. (CLI/MR D-198).
1900/1910. Censuses, see above.
1946. Mr & Mrs Sydney Sherman of StJohns have been visiting their niece and nephew Mr &
Mrs Francis Norton the past week (ETN Sep 26 1946 p11c5). [A Morton was witness at
Sidney's wedding so one could make a case that Norton/Morton are in fact the same family,
probable on his wife's side].
1961. Sidney died (CLI/DR 32-72), and buried in grave 2 lot 63 in S Bingham Cemetery
(tombstone).
1962. Jennie died (CLI/DR 33-72), and buried in grave 3 lot 63 in S Bingham Cemetery
(tombstone). 1 Child:
1. Unknown10 Sherman born & died 1900/10 (1910 Census).
2. Laura9 Sherman born 1875, died 1893 age 18, and is buried in grave 5 lot 64 in S
Bingham Cemetery (tombstone).
3. Bertha9 Sherman (Smith) born 1882. Sep 28 1904 at Bingham Twp, Bertha Sherman age
22 of Bingham Twp born in Bingham Twp, and Albert Smith, shipping clerk, age 25 of St
Joseph MI born in Nile NY, were married by R S McGregor Minister of the Gospel.
Witnesses were Sidney and Jennie Sherman. His parents were George Smith and Ellen
Howe. (CLI/MR D-267). See 1900 & 1910 Censuses above. Albert died 1928. Bertha lived in
St Johns. Bertha died May 28 1957 at age 75: Services were from Hoag Chapel and burial
was in S Bingham Cemetery. No children. (REHS p13,4s).
4. Unknown9 Sherman. No names or dates, see 1910 Census.
6. James8 Sherman:
1849. Born in OH (1850 Census of Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH).
1850. James age 1 lived with parents in Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH (Census p65/d191/f191).
1860. James age 11 did not live with his parents in Scipio Twp Seneca Co OH
(p383/d864/f910), or with his married brother Isaac who lived near by (p383/d864/f911).
1861/65. Check of OH & MI Civil War records were not conclusive as to his service.
1870. Census of 1st Ward City of Port Huron St Clair Co MI indicated: James Sherman age
21, born [c1849] in OH, fish dealer. US citizen, lived in a hotel or rooming house
(p320/d76/f78). Not confirmed this is the correct person.
1880. <check census>.
1990. Search of local cemetery indexes did not find James. Death records in Seneca Co OH
before 18__ were destroyed by fire, and those after that did not show James.
1890. <check St Clair Co MI Veteran Census>. (Gen Refs: None, not shown in DPS &
REHS).
Nancy P7 Sherman (Huntley):
1818. Sep 12th, Alonzo O Huntley born in Venice Twp or Moravia Twp Cayuga Co NY (DPS
p485; REHS p7; mc/mrc): However, the 1860, 1870 & 1880 Censuses indicated he was born in
NH (Censuses).
1820. Aug 26th, Nancy Sherman was born in Moonshine NY (SD p1917; REHS p4; mc/mrc).
1820. Aug 26th, Nancy Sherman was born in New Bedford MA (DPS p485). [Location probably
incorrect: See previous entry].
1820. Census of Scipio Town/Twp Cayuga Co NY indicated Nancy lived with her parents (p120).
1830. Census of Ledyard (formerly Scipio) Town/Twp Cayuga Co NY indicated Nancy lived with
her parents (p280).
1840. Census of Ledyard Town/Twp Cayuga Co NY indicated Nancy lived with her parents (p98).
1849. Nancy Sherman was married to Alonzo O Huntley (SD p1917; DPS p485). They must have
lived in OH, as their son Ledyard was born 1851 in OH (1860 Census). By 1860 they had
migrated and took up a claim in new and undeveloped land, known as Lot 7 of Bingham Twp in
Clinton Co MI: This was a 100 acre farm were they spent the rest of their lives. (REHS p7).
1850. <Check Census of Seneca Co OH>.
1852/60. Removed from OH to MI (1860 Census).
1860. Census of Bingham Twp Clinton Co MI indicated: Alonzo Huntley age 42, farmer, $1500
real & $250 personal property, born in NH; Nancy Huntley age 40, born in NY; Ledyard Huntley
age 8, born in OH, attended school (p909?/d868/f810).
1864. A Huntley owns 100 acres with a house in Bingham Twp (S 100 acres of the NW 1/4 of Sec
7) (1864/map).
1870. Census of Bingham Twp Clinton Co MI indicated: Alonzo O Huntley age 52, farmer, $4500
real and $1465 personal property, born in NH; Nancy Huntley age 50, keeping house, born in NY;
L Alferda [unclear, Ledyard Alonzo] Huntley age 19, works on home farm, born in OH, attended
school within the year (p73/d636/f595).
1873. A O Huntley owns 100 acres and house in Bingham Twp Clinton Co MI (S 100 acres of
NW 1/4 of Sec 7). (1873/map).
1880. Census of Bingham Twp Clinton Co MI indicated: A O Huntley age 62, farmer, born in NH,
father born in NH & mother in VT; Nancy P Huntley age 59, wife, keeping house, born in NY,
both parents born in MA; Ledyard [unclear] A Huntley age 27, son, farmer, born in OH; Sausie
Doty age 31, female servant, born in MI, parents birth place unknown (p289/d235/f237).
1896. Alonzo O Huntley owns the same 100 acres he had in 1873. Also, he owns 56 acres without
a house across the road in Bengal Twp in Clinton Co MI (N 56 acres of S 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Sec
12). (1896/map).
1899. Feb 22nd, Nancy Sherman (Huntley) died at St Johns at age 78 of pneumonia (CLI/DR 379; CLI/PR film 62 file 2869; DPS p485). Cemetery shows death as Feb 21 1889, buried in Mount
Rest Cemetery in St Johns MI (tombstone; mc/mrc).
1900. Alonzo Huntley was not found <check Soundex census indexes>.
1901. Dec 1st, Alonzo Huntley age 83 died in Clinton Co MI (SD p1917; DPS p485; MPHC
v32p587; No CLI/PR). <check for CLI/DR>. Buried Mount Rest Cemetery (tombstone; mc/mrc).
Only Child of Alonzo & Nancy Huntley:
1. Ledyard Alonzo8 Huntley.
1851. Aug 3rd, Ledyard Alonzo Huntley was born in OH (DPS p485; REHS p7).
1860/70/80. Ledyard Huntley lived with his parents in Bingham Twp Clinton Co MI
(Censuses).
1866. Aug 11th, Laura M _______ born (1900 & 1910 Censuses; mc/mrc).
1877. Laura M __________ born.
1884. Sep 22nd, Ledyard A Huntley was witness to the marriage of Margaret A9 Sherman
and William Smith Cornell in Bingham Twp.
1892. Ledyard Huntley & Laura _______ were married. <Check for CLI/MR>.
1893. Apr 29th, Ledyard Huntley, a married farmer, died at age 42 in Bingham Twp of
cancer of the stomach (CLI/DR 3-36; CLI/PR not found). Buried in lot 504-OP Mt Rest
Cemetery St Johns MI (mc/mrc).
1900. Census of Bingham Twp Clinton Co MI indicated: Clinton Holstead age 35,
farmer, born May 1863 in MI, parents born in MI, owns farm with mortgage; Nora
Holstead wife age 26, born Feb 1874 in MI, father born in NY & mother in MI; Laura N
Holstead, daughter age 4, born Sep 1895 in MI; Hazel Holstead daughter age 1, born Sep
1898 in MI; Laura Huntley age 33, aunt, widowed, born Aug 1866 in MI, both parents
born in NY, no children; Clinton & Nora married 5 years, she had 2 children, 2 alive; Farm
Schedule 215 (p33/d239/f242).
1910. Census of Bingham Twp Clinton Co MI indicated: Clinton W Holstead age 45,
farmer, owns farm free of debt, born in MI, parents born in NY; Nora S Holstead wife age
36, she & mother born in MI, father born in NY; Laura J Holstead daughter age 14, born in
MI; Orah L Holstead daughter age 9, born in MI; John W Holstead son age 6, born in
MI; Ruth M Holstead daughter age 3/12, born in MI; Laura M Huntley, aunt, widow,
age 33 (sic), born in MI, parents born in NY, has own income; Claud E Perry age 22,
single, hired man, farm laborer, he & mother born in MI, father born in NY; Clinton &
Nora Holstead married for 15 years, Nora had 5 children with 4 alive; Laura Huntley had
no children; adults could read, write & speak English; farm schedule 1 (p31/d1/f1).
1915. Laura Huntley owns 100 acres in Bingham Twp that belong to Alonzo Huntley in
1896. And C Holstead owns the 56 acres without a house in Bengal Twp that belong to
Alonzo Huntley in 1896. Laura Huntley also owns 40 acres with a house in Bengal Twp
(NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec 13). (1915/map).
1946. June 22nd, Laura Huntley died: Buried in lot 504-OP Mt Rest Cemetery St Johns MI
(mc/mrc).(Gen Refs: DPS p485; REHS p7). No children.