Descendants of Jacob** Laman
Generation No. 1
1. JACOB**1 LAMAN was born February 1805 in Pennsylvania, and died June 17, 1850 in Allen Cty, Ohio. He
married CATHERINE** ENSMINGER. She was born 1807 in Pennsylvania, and died April 27, 1888 in Allen Cty,
Ohio.
Notes for JACOB** LAMAN:
To Do: Locate the spouses and children of Abraham's children and work forward in the hope we can find a
researcher that can take us backwards.
Purchased 160 acres of land on November 9, 1848 for $400. #16023 Land Office - Defiance Ohio NW quarter of
section #15, town three, south range, five east, Allen Cty Ohio.
Elida Trinity Lutheran Church (cemetery was destroyed several years ago, but they have records at the church). I
found a burial for Jacob Lemon (same spelling as on Gov't Land Grant). When he died he was aged 45 years, 4
months and 19 days. He died before the 1850 census was taken as he was not included in that census.
1900 Census for Allen Cty, Amanda Township shows Elizabeth Laman, d/o Jacob married to Nicholas Strayer and
indicates that both of Elizabeth's parents were born in PA
The land tax records of Marion Twp. Allen Cty for 1855 through 1860 show that Jacob Laman paid taxes for his 160
in R-5, T-3, S-15 - NW 1/4 acres. Starting in 1856, his name was spelled LEHMAN, not LAMAN.
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Laman notes:
We were advised by Janet Laman Hodge that her father (a Laman descendent) once said that there were three
Laman's that migrated to Ohio together. We believe that two of these individuals could be our Jacob Laman and
Abraham Laman who are most likely brothers, although they could be cousins. We have also located a Samuel
Laman that could be the third brother.
Rationale for our theory lies with a number of points:
They are in the same age category. Abraham's birth year was determined from the 1850 census for Allen County
where he was listed as 42 years of age, which places his date of birth in about 1808. He indicated that he was born
in Pennsylvania.
They owned contiguous property in Fairfield Cty in Range 18, Twp 14, Section 13. This was in Berne Township.
Jacob Laman was in Fairfield County by at least 1846 since his oldest daughter Elizabeth Ann was married in
Fairfield County, Ohio in 1846 (to Nicholas Strayer) and some of his children were also born in Fairfield County.
Research in the Fairfield Cty, Ohio records revealed the following:
Jacob Laman's son Joseph married Mary Magdalene Stemen, a daughter of Peter Stemen Jr. A Peter Stemen owned
property in Fairfield County (Section 26, Twp 16 - Rushcreek, NE ¼). It is assumed that Joe Laman met Mary
Magdalene in Fairfield Cty because both were residing there at the same time and both are the same age. Jacob
Laman was then living in Berne Twp, Fairfield Cty in Section 13.
We know that an Abraham Laman was also in Fairfield County since the land purchase document shows him as
being from Fairfield County at the time he purchased land in Allen County. We can not, however, find him in any
of the Fairfield Cty census.
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Jacob Laman purchased property in Allen County on 8/10/1849: The NW portion, Section 15, Township 3-S,
Range 5-E. His name was spelled LEMAN on the Land Patent document.
Abraham Laman purchased property in Allen County on 2/1/1849: The E½ NE portion, Section 11, Township 3-S
Range 5-E His name was spelled LAMAN.
These two properties were within a quarter to half mile of each other in southern Marion Township.
We know that Abraham Laman was in the 1850 census in Allen County, Marion Township. Listed was his wife and
children as follows:
Descendants of Abrahamx Laman
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Ohio
.... 2
.... 2
.... 2
.... 2
.... 2
.... 2
.... 2
.... 2
.... 2
Abrahamx Laman
+Christina Foreman
b: Abt. 1808 in PA (see notes)
b: Abt. 1808 in Ohio
d: May 16, 1882 in Note: not certain of date
m: September 15, 1831 in Fairfield Cty,
John Laman
b: Abt. 1833
Lavina Laman
b: Abt. 1834
Elizabeth Laman b: Abt. 1838
Jacob Laman
b: Abt. 1842
Simon Laman
b: Abt. 1843
Susanna Laman b: Abt. 1844
Leah Laman
b: Abt. 1846
Samuel Laman b: Abt. 1848
David Laman
b: Abt. 1850
Another clue is that many of the children of Jacob Laman married people who populated Fairfield Cty at the time of
the marriage. They married people with surnames of Strayer, Stalter, Sherrick and Brenneman - - all familiar
surnames in Fairfield Cty.
Abraham Lehman paid Personal Property taxes in Allen Cty in 1849. He was listed with Jacob Lehman and a
Gabriel Lehman. This Gabriel Lehman was living in Section 10 "town lots". We were unable to locate any land
taxes paid by either Abraham or Jacob in the 1849 records. But in examining the records, we found very few (3 to
5) properties residing in either Sections 11 or 15. Could it be that the land had not been developed, therefore not
taxable?? We did note an Isaac Brenneman residing in Section 11 (he was taxed). Also residing in 11 were Abe
Miller: H. Carroll and in 15 were V. Moper; Wm Stonebruner; J. Keller.
The 1852 land tax records for Allen Cty, Marion Twp. indicate that a John Fritz owned half of the property
originally acquired by Abraham. I was identified as 40 acres in NW ~ NE: Section 11; Twp 3S; Range 5E. It
appears that a John Griffith occupied the property contiguous to the aforementioned.
The 1852 Personal Property tax records for Allen Cty, Marion Twp. lists an Abraham Lammon (Laman) as a tax
payer. Below him an Elizabeth Lammon (Laman) paid Personal Property taxes but the entry was footnoted "Paid by
Catherine".
More About JACOB** LAMAN:
Burial: Elida Trinity Lutheran Church
More About CATHERINE** ENSMINGER:
Burial: Salem Mennonite Cemetery
Children of JACOB** LAMAN and CATHERINE** ENSMINGER are:
2.
3.
ELIZABETH (LAYMAN) ANN2 LAMAN, b. November 09, 1829, Pennsylvania (1870 Census says Ohio); d.
January 01, 1910, Ft. Worth, TX while visiting daughter..
ii. JOSEPH** LAMAN, b. February 28, 1832, Pennsylvania; d. October 29, 1905, Allen Cty, Ohio.
i.
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iii. JOHN A. LAMAN, b. June 14, 1834, Pennsylvania; d. June 04, 1926, Allen County, Ohio - Hartford cemetery
(Have picture).
iv. REBECCA LAMAN, b. 1835; m. EPHRIAM MCMULLEN, December 06, 1853, Allen County, Ohio.
v. DAVID LAMAN, b. August 30, 1836, Fairfield Cty, Ohio; d. November 12, 1907, Decatur, Adams Cty, Root
Twp., Indiana.
vi. ELLEN LAMAN, b. 1839, Ohio.
vii. ABRAHAM LAMAN, b. 1842, Ohio; d. March 05, 1888.
viii. GEORGE WASHINGTON LAMAN, b. 1843, Ohio; d. 1932.
ix. MARY ANN LAMAN, b. December 16, 1844, Fairfield County or Allen County Ohio; d. November 21, 1917,
Allen Cty, Ohio, Salem Cemetery.
x. ARTAMISAH ALINE LAMAN, b. 1847, Ohio.
xi. CATHERINE LAMAN, b. 1850; d. 1902, Allen County, OH - Salem Mennonite Cemetery.
Generation No. 2
2. ELIZABETH (LAYMAN) ANN2 LAMAN (JACOB**1) was born November 09, 1829 in Pennsylvania (1870 Census
says Ohio), and died January 01, 1910 in Ft. Worth, TX while visiting daughter.. She married N ICHOLAS STRAYER
III May 17, 1846 in Fairfield Cty, Ohio, son of N ICHOLAS STRAYER and EVA EVERHART. He was born August 13,
1823 in Hartford Co, Maryland (1880 Census says Maryland), and died September 01, 1902 in Marion Twp., Allen
Co., OH.
Notes for ELIZABETH (LAYMAN) ANN LAMAN:
Obit of Elizabeth Strayer from Lima, Ohio
Times-Democrat Jan, 7, 1910
Mrs. Elizabeth Strayer Died Suddenly While in Ft. Worth, Texas
Allen County has lost another old pioneer resident, as yesterday a message was received from Fort Worth,
Texas, announcing the sudden death of Mrs. Elisabeth Strayer on January 1st.
Mrs. Strayer was past eighty-one years of age at the time of her death, and though born in Pennsylvania, had
spent almost her entire life in this county. Her maiden name was Laman and she was brought up in Amanda
township. later marrying Nicholas Strayer, one of a very large family, many of which are still living at and near
Delphos.
Some three months ago Mrs. Strayer left for Fort Worth, where she has been a guest at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Della A. Clark, and at the time of her departure from Ohio, she seemed in excellent health. Death
came through a sudden and severe attack of heart trouble, and the remains were today brought back to this county
for interment.
The funeral services will be held at Allentown Methodist church, Thursday morning at ten o'clock. All relatives
and friends of Mrs. Strayer will have this opportunity to pay their last respects to a women who has done much in
past years for the good of the community.
More About ELIZABETH (LAYMAN) ANN LAMAN:
Burial: Buried in Allen Cty, OH
Census: 1850, Fairfield Co. Ohio - Born in Pa
Notes for NICHOLAS STRAYER III:
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HISTORY OF ALLEN COUNTY
In August, 1852, moved to Allen County. Nicholas and Elizabeth (Layman) Strayer were born in Pennsylvania but
were married in Fairfield County, Ohio. On coming to Allen County, they settled in the woods of Amanda
Township. Their first home was a cabin built in a small clearing. Nicholas Strayer was well fitted for pioneer duties,
and gradually the acres of his cultivated fields expanded and long before his death he had one of the good farms and
was rated as one of the prosperous men of the community. He and his wife were very active in church relations and
in politics he was a democrat. In the family were seven children : Catherine, wife of David Baxter; Samuel ; David,
a farmer living near Elida; Rebecca, deceased ; John, an Amanda Township farmer; William, also of Amanda
Township; and Della, widow of George Clark, living at Fort Worth, Texas.
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According to the Fairfield County tax records for the year of 1852 it showed that Nicholas Strayer sold his land to
his brother Daniel but still paid a state, county and township tax for the 1852 tax year.
Parents may be buried in Fairfield County Ohio in Grandview Cemetery.
History of Fairfield County p 366- Bio on Frank P. Strayer
Was a native of Maryland and came with his parents, Nicholas and Eva (Everhart) Strayer to Fairfield County in
1828. The family settled in Berne Township near what is now Berne Station, where Nicholas and Eva spent their
remaining days. He had a brother Jacob, that was Frank P. Strayer's father.
More About NICHOLAS STRAYER III:
Burial: Allentown United Methodist Church Cem.
Census: 1850, Listed as head of house
Children of ELIZABETH LAMAN and NICHOLAS STRAYER are:
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14.
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iv.
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vi.
CARTHERINE3 STRAYER, b. 1850; m. DAVID BAXTER.
SAMUEL STRAYER, b. May 02, 1852, Fairfield County, Ohio; d. 1922, Allen Cty, Ohio.
DAVID STRAYER, b. June 1855, Amanda Twp, Allen Co, OH; d. 1925, Elida, Allen Co, OH.
REBECCA STRAYER, b. 1858; m. LEVI CRAMER.
JOHN WESLEY STRAYER, b. January 02, 1861, Allen County, Ohio; d. March 12, 1922, Allen County, Ohio.
WILLIAM STRAYER, b. June 20, 1867; d. May 17, 1947, Allen County, Ohio; m. (1) LAURA HEIDEL; b. 1865;
d. April 14, 1889, Allen County, Ohio - Hartford Cemetery; m. (2) JENNIE (UNKNOWN); b. 1866; d. 1931, Allen
County - Hartford Cemetery.
More About WILLIAM STRAYER:
Burial: Hartford Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio
vii.
DELLA STRAYER, b. 1871; m. GEORGE CLARK.
3. JOSEPH**2 LAMAN (JACOB**1) was born February 28, 1832 in Pennsylvania, and died October 29, 1905 in Allen
Cty, Ohio. He married MARY** MAGDELENE STEMEN October 11, 1853 in Allen County, Ohio, daughter of
PETER** STEMEN and MARY** BLOSSER. She was born March 28, 1832 in Fairfield Cty, Ohio, and died March 28,
1922 in Allen Cty, Ohio.
Notes for JOSEPH** LAMAN:
An article from the HERALD of TRUTH November 9, 1905
In this article it said:
He had made no profession (but in his life he was upright, honest and strictly moral) until five days before he died,
when he became deeply concerned about his salvation and began to call upon God for mercy, and though he had a
wonderful struggle until peace came to his soul, we now have reason to believe that he was truly converted and in
accordance with his request and confession of a living faith in Christ he was baptized and received into fellowship,
which caused joy in many hearts.
Then he began to admonish his children that they, too, should become Christians, which made such an impression
on his oldest son (Peter) that he gave the promise to his father that he would spend the remainder of his days in the
service of God and meet him in heaven.
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Joseph Laman Obit from "The Gospel Witness" October 25, 1905
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Joseph Laman was born in Pennsylvania, February 28, 1832; died in Allen Co., Ohio, October 29, 1905; aged 73 Y.,
7 M., 29 D. He, with his parents, came to Fairfield Co., Ohio, when he was four years old, and at eighteen to Allen
County, Ohio, where he spent the remainder of his life. He married Mary Magdalena Stemen, October 10, 1853. To
this union were born nine children. Five sons and two daughters survive him. There also born 46 grandchildren, of
whom 39 survive, and 10 great-grandchildren, all living. A bereaved wife, with whom he lived 52 years, three
brothers and four sisters, survive him. Also many relatives, friends and neighbors mourn the death of one whom they
all highly esteemed. He had made no profession, (but in his life he was upright, honest and strictly moral) until five
days before he died, when he became deeply concerned about his salvation and began to call upon God for mercy,
and though he had a wonderful struggle until peace came to this soul, we now have reason to believe that he was
truly converted and in accordance with his request and confession of living faith in Christ he was baptized and
received into the church. Then he began to admonish his children that they, too, should become Christians, which
made such an impression on his oldest son (Peter) that he gave the promise to his father that he would spend the
remainder of his days in the service of God. May the conversion and death of Bro. Laman reach out as a loud call to
many unsaved souls, to prepare to meet their God in peace. His funeral, at the Salem M.H., on the 31st of October,
was largely attended. Services were conducted by Moses and C.B. Brenneman and J. M. Shenk from Num. 23:10,
"Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his."
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The Gospel Witness - November 15, 1905
LAMAN.-Joseph Laman was born in Pennsylvania, Feb. 28, 1832; died in Allen Co., O., Oct. 29, 1905; aged 73 Y.,
7 M., 29 D. He, with his parents, came to Fairfield Co., O., when he was four years old, and at eighteen to Allen Co.,
O., where he spent the remainder of his life. He married Mary Magdalena Steman, Oct. 10, 1853. To this union were
born nine children. Five sons and two daughters survive him. There were also born 46 grandchildren, of whom 39
survive, and 10 great-grandchildren, all living. A bereaved wife, with whom he lived 52 years, three brothers and
four sisters also survive him. Also many relatives, friends and neighbors mourn the death of one whom they all
highly esteemed. He had made no profession, (but in his life he was upright, honest and strictly moral) until five
days before he died, when he became deeply concerned about his salvation and began to call upon God for mercy,
and though he had a wonderful struggle until peace came to his soul, we now have reason to believe that he was
truly converted and in accordance with his request and confession of a living faith in Christ he was baptized an
received into the church. Then he began to admonish his children that they, too, should become Christians, which
made such an impression on his oldest son that he gave the promise to his father that he would spend the remainder
of his days in the service of God. May the conversion and death of Bro. Laman reach out as a loud call to many
unsaved souls, to prepare to meet their God in peace. His funeral, at the Salem M.H., on the 31st of October, was
largely attended. Services were conducted by Moses and C.B. Brenneman and J.M. Shenk from Num. 23:10.
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Obit in Lima Paper
Joseph Laman, a pioneer resident of Marion Township, and father-in-law of Deputy Probate Judge Henry Gillespie,
died last night after a long illness from kidney trouble and paralysis. Deceased was aged about 75 years and leaves a
large family. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at one o'clock.
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Have will of Joseph Laman recorded in Allen Co. Court House Book 137 p682
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Marriage certificate on file in Allen County
License issued October 10, 1853
Joseph Lehman and Mary M. Stemen
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Joseph F. Laman's son Bartley is with Joseph and Mary Magdalene (Stemen) Laman in the 1900 OH Census and is
listed as a grandson.
Joseph Laman is shown on an 1880 Township map as the owner of 80 acres in section #15, town three, south range,
five. This would be one-half of Jacob Laman’s original purchase of 160 acres. Living on the other 80 acres is John
Laman, 40 acres, son of Jacob and John G. Brenneman, 40 acres and husband of Mary Ann Laman, d/o Jacob.
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More About JOSEPH** LAMAN:
Burial: Salem Mennonite Cemetery (Row 10)
Notes for MARY** MAGDELENE STEMEN:
1880 census, living with son Peter Laman.
Have death Certificate.
Margaret Davidson Koester's recollection of Mary Magdalene Stemen:
I remember when Mary Magdalene died. I know my grandfather William Aaron Lehman inherited some money
when she died. She was buried from our house (680 W. Spring St. Lima, OH) In those days people were 'laid out' in
the home - then taken to a church for services and then to the cemetery. She had on the traditional black dress and
white cap and apron of the Mennonites and only a sheaf of wheat on the coffin. No flowers. The wheat was
traditional. She was very old and I guess had become senile and unmanageable. They had put her in the insane
asylum. She had a big bruise on her face and I can remember being scared to death when I looked at the corpse. I
can remember insisting on sleeping with my mother and hanging on her all night I was so scared. My grandmother,
Mary Waters, was very incensed. She said the old women had been beaten (probably) because one arm was broken.
She had either fallen or was beaten - who knows. However, I can also remember her - Mary Magdalene staying with
us for awhile. I think they shifted her around amongst the children. When it rained and the street was wet in front of
our house she would say - Will, the creek's a' coming up. Will was my grandfather. Poor old soul - not easy to get
old. I was about 4 or 5 when we moved to 680 - my grandparents bought the house then. So, I might have been 6 or
7 - maybe 8 when she died. It was impressed on my memory quite vividly.
Margaret Davidson was born in 1911 so she was 11 when her great grandmother died.
Obituary is found in Gospel Herald, April 20, 1922 p.63
MARY MAGDELENA LAYMAN
A pioneer resident of Allen Co, Ohio, was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, Oct. 21, 1832, died March 28, 1922, aged 89y
5 M. 10 D. She was united in marriage to Joseph Layman, Oct. 10, 1853. To this union were born 9 children. Four
sons and two daughters survive her. There are 39 grandchildren and 63 great grandchildren. Funeral services were
conducted at Salem Church, March 30, by George Ross, assisted by Moses Brenneman.
Obit in Lima Paper
LAMAN FUNERAL TO BE HELD THURSDAY
Funeral services fro Mrs. Mary Magdalene Laman, 89, she died Tuesday at 4 PM at Toledo State hospital, will
be held Thursday at 3 PM at Salem church, near Elida. The Rev. Mr. Blosser will officiate. Interment will be in
Salem Cemetery.
Mrs. Laman has been ill 10 months. She is survived by four sons, Peter, Joseph, and Noah, residing near
Allentown; William A. Laman, 630 W. Spring St and two daughters, Mrs. Jane Gallaspie, of near Elida, and Mrs.
Elizabeth Jurden, Delphos.
More About MARY** MAGDELENE STEMEN:
Burial: Salem Mennonite Cemetery (Row 10)
Children of JOSEPH** LAMAN and MARY** STEMEN are:
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16.
i. PETER (LAYMAN)3 LAMAN, b. May 10, 1854, Ohio; d. December 17, 1933, Allen County, Ohio.
ii. MARY LAMAN, b. April 01, 1857; d. October 01, 1860, Allen County, Ohio - Salem Mennonite Cemetery (Row
10).
iii. DAVID LAMAN, b. January 23, 1859, Allen County, Ohio; d. September 14, 1859, Allen County, Ohio - Salem
Mennonite Cemetery (Row 10).
iv. JANE LAMAN, b. May 08, 1860, Allen County, Ohio - Marion Township; d. May 08, 1923, Allen County, Ohio.
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v.
vi.
JOSEPH F. LAMAN, b. October 21, 1861, Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio; d. February 04, 1942, Marion Twp,
Allen County, Ohio.
ELIZABETH LAMAN, b. 1865; d. March 28, 1945, Allen County, Ohio - Salem Mennonite Cemetery (Row 11);
m. CHARLES JURDEN, November 09, 1884, Allen County, Ohio; b. 1860; d. 1934, Allen County, Ohio.
Notes for ELIZABETH LAMAN:
1. Death Certificate, Allen Co., OH Vol. 39:10 (Delphos)
Joseph F. Laman died 4 Feb. 1942 in Marion Twp., Allen Co., OH
78y 3m 13d born 21 Oct. 1863 in Allen Co., OH farmer
married - Edna Laman
father: Joseph Laman mother: Mary Stemen
Informant: Mrs. Pearl Barnes - Pittsburgh, PA
Buried: Greenlawn Cemetery 6 Feb. 1942
2. Joseph's obit mentions a surviving sister Mrs. Charles Jordan.
More About CHARLES JURDEN:
Burial: Allen County, Ohio - Salem Mennonite Cemetery (Row 11)
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vii.
19.
20.
viii.
ix.
WILLIAM** AARON (LEHMAN) LAMAN, b. April 07, 1869, Allen County, Ohio; d. March 08, 1958, Lima,
Ohio Allen County - Salem Mennonite Cemetery (Row 27).
JOHN STEMEN LAMAN, b. 1873, Ohio; d. July 26, 1920, Allen County, Ohio.
NOAH LAMAN, b. July 26, 1875, Ohio; d. November 28, 1929, Allen County, Ohio - United Methodist
Cemetery.
4. JOHN A.2 LAMAN (JACOB**1) was born June 14, 1834 in Pennsylvania, and died June 04, 1926 in Allen County,
Ohio - Hartford cemetery (Have picture). He married MARY MURPHY MILLER February 02, 1856 in Allen County,
Ohio. She was born March 04, 1837 in Ohio, and died 1924 in Allen County, Ohio.
Notes for JOHN A. LAMAN:
Biography in History of Allen County by Wm Rusler, p26 - Abram J. Laman (SON)
"John Laman was born in Pennsylvania June 14, 1834, and his wife was born March 4, 1837. They were married in
Allen County, and spent their active lives as hard working and prosperous farmers. Both have always taken a deep
interest in the affairs of their church and politically John has cast his vote as a democrat for over sixty years. Of ten
children seven are still living; Catherine, wife of Allie Miller , of Spencerville; George W., a resident of
Middlepoint, Van Wert County, Ohio; Joseph, of American Township, Allen County, Ohio; Abram J.; Anna, widow
of John Petree, of Lima, Ohio; William who lives on a farm four and a half miles southeast of Lima; and Mina, wife
of Frank Musser. The deceased children were Sarah A., John and one that died in infancy."
He was a witness to Joseph Laman's estate in 1914 and had to make his mark because he could not write his name.
Listed on 1860 census in German Township, Allen County. His wife and 2 oldest children on census. His 5
youngest brothers and sisters living with him. A woman aged 45 (1815) C. Stalter b. in PA or Ohio (His Mother)
Listed on 1880 Census in Marion Township, Allen County Page 40.
Lived next door to John Brenneman his sisters husband.
I have his will from Allen county, Ohio.
Have picture of headstone plaque in Hartford cemetery, Defiance and Rte 81 in Allen County Ohio
LAMAN JOHN A
County Name: ALLEN Date of Death: 6/4/1926
Volume Number: 5067 Certificate Number: 36223
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Joseph Laman is shown on an 1880 Township map as the owner of 80 acres in section #15, town three, south range,
five. This would be one-half of Jacob Lamans original purchase of 160 acres. Living on the other 80 acres is John
Laman, 40 acres, son of Jacob and John G. Brenneman, 40 acres and husband of Mary Ann Laman, d/o Jacob.
Notes for MARY MURPHY MILLER:
Researcher notes, Gerry Evans of Lima, Ohio:
Jesse MILLER is a son of George MILLER by Samantha, his last wife. If George is the father of Mary, born 1837
(John LAMAN' wife) then her death cert is incorrect as it names Jesse MILLER (not George) as her father. George
had a son, Jesse born 1849, 1/2 bro of his dau. Mary, reported one of three children by George and his first wife.
Ferdinand MILLER (bro. of George and Stephen) had a son named Jesse born 1833 who married FURRY. There
was a Jacob MILLER, early settler at AC, who had a son Jesse. But I have not been able to track that family.
There are a gazillion Mary MILLERs. Her reported name on death cert is Mary Murphy LAMAN, father, Jesse
MILLER and mother not reported. That intrigues me because Stephen MILLER, bro. of Ferdinand and George
married Rebecca MURPHY, but no Mary reported as a child.
Info sent me states that George MILLER's first wife was Nancy SHULL, children; James, MARY, born 1937, marr.
John LAMAN and Israel. I was only too happy to accept that info but it does not stand up when searching for
documentation. A descendent of George MILLER thru his son Jesse agrees with me. We do not believe they are the
same person. Just a convenient coincidence. However there are several SHULL families at AC.
I have asked for documentation that my Mary MILLER was the daughter of George but get the response; that is the
info given them.
There was a Nancy SHULL who married a MILLER at Ross County, but she died 3 May 1901 at Ross County and
her reported children are Jacob and Rebecca.
More About MARY MURPHY MILLER:
Burial: Hartford Cemetery (Have picture)
Children of JOHN LAMAN and MARY MILLER are:
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i. CATHERINE E. (LAYMAN)3 LAMAN, b. 1858, Marion Twp., Allen County, OH.
ii. GEORGE W. LAMAN, b. 1860; d. June 05, 1926; m. EMMA (UNKNOWN).
Notes for EMMA (UNKNOWN):
Lived in Middlepoint, Ohio in 1926
22.
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iii. JOSEPH ISRAEL LAMAN, b. October 03, 1861, Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio; d. April 08, 1952, Elida, Allen
Cty, Ohio.
iv. ABRAM J. LAMAN, b. September 01, 1863, Marion Township, Allen County, OH; d. January 20, 1939, Allen
County, Ohio.
v. SARAH ADELINE LAMAN, b. 1865.
vi. JOHN LAMAN, b. 1868.
vii. MARY ANNA LAMAN, b. 1870.
viii. WILLIAM JESSIE LAMAN, b. 1874, Allen County, Ohio; d. 1958.
ix. ALMINA LAMAN, b. 1878; m. FRANK MUSSER.
5. DAVID2 LAMAN (JACOB**1) was born August 30, 1836 in Fairfield Cty, Ohio, and died November 12, 1907 in
Decatur, Adams Cty, Root Twp., Indiana. He married S ARAH WELSH November 26, 1858 in Allen County, Ohio.
She was born January 26, 1842 in Delaware County, Ohio - Marion Township, and died April 04, 1920.
Notes for DAVID LAMAN:
Have Civil war Pension Records.
Enlisted in Lima, Ohio
Moved to New Decatur, Indiana in 1892. This is Root township, Adams County, Indiana
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1900 census: Indiana, Vol 1, ED 15, Sheet 22, Line 28 Adams County, Washington township
Children of DAVID LAMAN and SARAH WELSH are:
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ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
MARY ELLEN3 LAMAN, b. April 1859.
WILLIAM H. LAMAN, b. 1861.
CHILD LAMAN, b. September 22, 1867.
SAMUEL LAMAN, b. September 22, 1871.
CATHERINE H. LAMAN, b. September 08, 1873.
6. ELLEN2 LAMAN (JACOB**1) was born 1839 in Ohio. She married NOAH STALTER December 31, 1857 in Allen
County, Ohio. He was born 1836 in Ohio.
Children of ELLEN LAMAN and NOAH STALTER are:
i. DAUGHTER3 STALTER, b. 1859.
ii. DAUGHTER STALTER, b. 1860.
7. ABRAHAM2 LAMAN (JACOB**1) was born 1842 in Ohio, and died March 05, 1888. He married S ARAH SHERRICK
February 05, 1861 in Allen County, Ohio, daughter of J OHN SHERRICK and SARAH MYERS. She was born February
26, 1838, and died 1896.
Notes for ABRAHAM LAMAN:
May be buried next to his mother, Catherine Laman Stalter, in Salem Mennonite Cemetery.
Co. G. 81st. OVI Row 9, 5
Abraham Laman Died March 5, 1888.
Notes for SARAH SHERRICK:
Allen County Court House
Guardian Docket, p 276, #5038
dated 6/12/1893:
Sarah Laman appointed guardian for:
William E. Laman
Emmet Laman
Emma Laman
Samuel J. Laman
Children of ABRAHAM LAMAN and SARAH SHERRICK are:
27.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
ELLEUROA3 LAMAN.
BERTHA LAMAN.
ANNA LAMAN, b. 1867; m. WILLIAM RIDENOUR.
DAVID LAMAN, b. 1868.
MARY ELIZABETH LAMAN, b. February 1870.
CHILD LAMAN, b. September 07, 1873.
WILLIAM EDGAR LAMAN, b. August 06, 1874; d. October 30, 1955, Allen County, Ohio.
EMMA LAMAN, b. July 05, 1877.
EMMET LAMAN, b. July 05, 1877, Scotts Crossing, Allen County, Ohio; m. ALICE PICHIAM HOOKS,
September 18, 1914, Allen County, Ohio; b. December 03, 1874.
Notes for EMMET LAMAN:
Employed at the Solar Refinery.
x.
SAMUEL JOSEPH LAMAN, b. December 25, 1879, Allen County, Ohio; d. 1955.
More About SAMUEL JOSEPH LAMAN:
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Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
xi.
JENNIE LAMAN, b. 1881; d. 1929, Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township.
8. GEORGE WASHINGTON2 LAMAN (JACOB**1) was born 1843 in Ohio, and died 1932. He married R ACHEL POLING
January 24, 1867 in Allen County, Ohio, daughter of BENJAMIN POLING and ELIZABETH SHORT. She was born 1846
in Ohio, and died June 24, 1935 in Allen County, Ohio.
Notes for GEORGE WASHINGTON LAMAN:
Appeared in 1914 as witnesses to Joseph Laman's estate. He signed his own name.
More About GEORGE WASHINGTON LAMAN:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
Note:: Date of death may be 2/26/1934
More About RACHEL POLING:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
Children of GEORGE LAMAN and RACHEL POLING are:
28.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
DAUGHTER3 LAMAN, b. 1868.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LAMAN, b. August 1871, Ohio; d. August 22, 1935, Allen County, Ohio.
BERTRAM LAMAN, b. 1874.
CHARLES LAMAN, b. April 20, 1879, Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio; d. 1955; m. D ULCIE (UNKNOWN); b.
1880; d. 1931.
More About CHARLES LAMAN:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
More About DULCIE (UNKNOWN):
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
9. MARY ANN2 LAMAN (JACOB**1) was born December 16, 1844 in Fairfield County or Allen County Ohio, and
died November 21, 1917 in Allen Cty, Ohio, Salem Cemetery. She married J OHN G. BRENNEMAN September 20,
1860 in Allen County, Ohio, son of J OHN BRENNEMAN and NANCY GROVE. He was born April 21, 1837 in Fairfield
Cty, Ohio, and died June 05, 1917 in Allen Cty, Ohio - Salem Cemetery.
Notes for MARY ANN LAMAN:
-----Original Message----From: Tim Dieterich <tdieterich@whitemountains.k12.nh.us>
To: David Koester <Chadii@msn.com>
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 1997 1:25 PM
Subject: Laman file
Dave,
I received your information. It wasn't hard to figure out after the
first couple of lines. Do you have sources for the information on Jacob
Laman and Catherine Ensminger? Is it known if Catherine's family came
to OH, either to Fairfield Co. or Allen Co.?
I was able to get to the Mormon Family History Library recently. I
looked up Laman and Ensminger, but didn't find anything in the Ancestral
Files. There were two Catherine's of about the right age, one b. 1801
in PA and one b. abt. 1810 in York, PA. If it could be the latter, that
line goes back five generations on her father's side. There was a John,
David and a Joseph Layman (not of the same family as far as I could
tell), all born in OH and not of the dates you have. And the IGI wasn't
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any help either. So I didn't get very far.
I will give you the basics on how I tie into the Laman family:
Joshua Ethan Dieterich b.23 Nov 1970 Lancaster, Coos Co., NH
Matthew Clayton Dieterich b.2 Oct 1968 Lancaster, Coos Co., NH
m. Celia Ann Fleming b.22 May 1971, Medford, Middlesex Co., MA
Timothy John Dieterich b.18 Jan 1942 Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH
m. Haleen Louise Herman b. 14 Mar 1942 Oak Park, Cook Co., IL
Sally Ann Dieterich b. 14 Oct 1947 Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH
Martha Virginia Dieterich b. 23 Nov 1914 b. nr. Greenville, Darke Co., OH
Robert Walter Dieterich b. 23 Sep 1916 b. nr. Greenville, Darke Co., OH
d. 7 Oct 1973 Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH
m. Elizabeth Esther Steinhagen b.19 Aug 1916 Detroit, Wayne Co., MI
Ida Ethel Brenneman b. 6 Jan 1889 Ansonia, Darke Co., OH
d. 9 Dec 1954 Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH
m.Walter Wellington Dieterich b.31 May 1888 Dorchester, Wayne Co., OH
d.18 Oct 1946 Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH
William Henry Brenneman b. 10 Jan 1862 near Elida, Allen Co., OH
d.16 May 1890 Darke Co., OH
m.Mariah Poling b.5 Feb 1869 near Ansonia, Darke Co., OH
d. 11 Nov 1962 Greenville, Darke Co., OH
John G. Brenneman b. 21 Apr 1837 Fairfield Co., OH
d. 6 Jun 1917 near Elida, Allen Co., OH
m. Mary Ann Laman b.1844/5 Fairfield or Allen Co., OH
d.1917 near Elida, Allen Co., OH
That the line in a nutshell. Beginning with our children you proceed
down to the previous generation, back to Mary Ann Laman. I'll let you
know how I progress.
Tim
Children of MARY LAMAN and JOHN BRENNEMAN are:
29.
30.
i. WILLIAM HENRY3 BRENNEMAN, b. January 10, 1862, Allen County, Ohio; d. May 16, 1890, Drake Co, OH.
ii. JOHN FRANKLIN BRENNEMAN, b. October 06, 1863; d. November 13, 1925; m. E LSIE MILLER; b. January 06,
1871.
iii. BENONI S. BRENNEMAN, b. December 06, 1864; m. CADDIE MCBRIDE; b. June 25, 1871.
iv. GEORGE W. BRENNEMAN, b. October 06, 1866; m. VIOLA THOMAS; b. October 31, 1870.
v. CHARLES BRENNEMAN, b. 1867.
vi. NANCY BRENNEMAN, b. December 14, 1869; m. DELBERT MCBRIDE; b. November 28, 1866; d. January 04,
1931.
vii. DANIEL LESTER BRENNEMAN, b. January 01, 1871; d. American Twp, Allen Cty, Ohio.
viii. SAMUEL S. BRENNEMAN, b. October 02, 1874; m. E LIZABETH MOSIER; b. August 04, 1875; d. June 17, 1930.
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ix.
x.
xi.
ANNA MARGARET BRENNEMAN, b. June 10, 1877; m. AMOS MILLER; b. March 18, 1873.
JAMES ALEXANDER BRENNEMAN, b. April 29, 1879; m. DORA E. CULBERTSON; b. January 13, 1884.
OSA AUGUSTA BRENNEMAN, b. November 22, 1884; m. CHARLES G. PLIKARD; b. March 04, 1880.
10. ARTAMISAH ALINE2 LAMAN (JACOB**1) was born 1847 in Ohio. She married J OHN SAUM July 03, 1864 in
Allen County, Ohio. He was born 1835.
Notes for JOHN SAUM:
Listed on 1870 Census in Allen County, Amanda Township
Children of ARTAMISAH LAMAN and JOHN SAUM are:
i. WILLIAM3 SAUM, b. 1866.
ii. ELIZABETH SAUM, b. 1868.
11. CATHERINE2 LAMAN (JACOB**1) was born 1850, and died 1902 in Allen County, OH - Salem Mennonite
Cemetery. She married ANDREW STEMEN STUKEY April 13, 1871 in Allen County, Ohio, son of ADAM STUKEY
and ELIZABETH STEMEN. He was born November 24, 1848.
Children of CATHERINE LAMAN and ANDREW STUKEY are:
31.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
PROSPER3 STUKEY.
FRANCIS STUKEY.
MATILDA STUKEY, b. 1873.
LAFAYETTE STUKEY, b. 1878.
Generation No. 3
12. SAMUEL3 STRAYER (ELIZABETH (LAYMAN) ANN2 LAMAN, JACOB**1) was born May 02, 1852 in Fairfield County,
Ohio, and died 1922 in Allen Cty, Ohio. He married (1) EMELINE A. MILLER April 15, 1875. She was born
November 25, 1855 in Amanda Township, and died May 30, 1892 in Allen County, OH - Allentown Cemetery
(Died at 37y. 7m. 5d.). He married (2) EMMA A. MILLER November 11, 1893 in Allen County, Ohio, daughter of
CURTIS MILLER and MALINDA SPANGLER. She was born 1874.
Notes for SAMUEL STRAYER:
History of Allen County p274 by Wm Rusler
C. 1921
He was born in Fairfield County and was about 4 months old when he moved with his parents, in August of 1852,
moved to Allen County.
Samuel Strayer while growing to manhood on the old farm in Amanda Township attended the common schools and
worked in the fields as his strength permitted. At the age of twenty-one he began selling sewing machines, but
followed that occupation only about a year.
April 15, 1975, he married Emeline Miller, who was born in Amanda Township, and died in 1892. She was the
mother of Mr. Strayer's six children, named Charles, Jennie, Guy, James, Roy and Lester. The son Roy did his duty
as a soldier in the World war, went overseas, and is now living at Lima. Mr. Strayer on November 11, 1893, married
Emma A. Miller a cousin of his first wife. She is an active member of the Methodist Church and in politics he is a
democrat. Mr. Strayer's farm comprises ninety-four acres, arid he has it well stocked with good grades of cattle,
hogs and other animals. He is also a stockholder in the Peoples Bank of Delphos, Ohio.
Note:
Emeline MILLER who was born in Allen Co. abt 1855 and died in Amanda Twp. June 28, 1893. She married
Samuel STRAYER April 15, 1875 and had 7 children: Charles Wesley, Jennie Mae, James Allen, Guy Wilbur,
Lester Lee, Roy Keaster, and Emma R. (who died in infancy). After his first wife's death, Samuel STRAYER
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married her 1st cousin who was also named Emeline MILLER. His second wife, was the daughter of Curtis
MILLER and Malinda SPANGLER.
More About SAMUEL STRAYER:
Census: 1920, Allen County, Ohio-Amanda Twsp
Notes for EMELINE A. MILLER:
Emeline MILLER who was born in Allen Co. abt 1855 and died in Amanda Twp. June 28, 1893. She married
Samuel STRAYER April 15, 1875 and had 7 children: Charles Wesley, Jennie Mae, James Allen, Guy Wilbur,
Lester Lee, Roy Keaster, and Emma R. (who died in infancy). After his first wife's death, Samuel STRAYER
married her 1st cousin who was also named Emeline MILLER. His second wife, was the daughter of Curtis
MILLER and Malinda SPANGLER.
Notes for EMMA A. MILLER:
Emeline MILLER who was born in Allen Co. abt 1855 and died in Amanda Twp. June 28, 1893. She married
Samuel STRAYER April 15, 1875 and had 7 children: Charles Wesley, Jennie Mae, James Allen, Guy Wilbur,
Lester Lee, Roy Keaster, and Emma R. (who died in infancy). After his first wife's death, Samuel STRAYER
married her 1st cousin who was also named Emeline MILLER. His second wife, was the daughter of Curtis
MILLER and Malinda SPANGLER.
Children of SAMUEL STRAYER and EMELINE MILLER are:
i. EMMA R.4 STRAYER, d. Died in infancy..
ii. JAMES H. STRAYER, b. May 1879, Ohio; d. Allen County, Ohio - Allentown - Allentown Cemetary; m. CALLIE
KELLER, May 31, 1903, Allen County, Ohio; b. February 13, 1884, Allen County, OH - German Township,
Allen County; d. 1966, Midland, MI.
iii. GUY W. STRAYER, b. September 1881.
iv. LESTER STRAYER, b. November 1884.
v. ROY K. STRAYER, b. April 1887.
vi. CHARLES STRAYER, b. Aft. 1900.
vii. JENNIE STRAYER, b. Aft. 1900.
13. DAVID3 STRAYER (ELIZABETH (LAYMAN) ANN2 LAMAN, JACOB**1) was born June 1855 in Amanda Twp, Allen Co,
OH, and died 1925 in Elida, Allen Co, OH. He married L UCINDA STULL June 18, 1874 in Allen County, Ohio. She
was born 1848 in Amanda Twp, Allen Co, OH, and died March 23, 1925 in Elida, Allen Co, OH.
Children of DAVID STRAYER and LUCINDA STULL are:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
ROENA4 STRAYER, b. September 24, 1875, Amanda Twp, Allen Co, OH.
CARSON STRAYER, b. January 01, 1878, Amanda Twp, Allen Co, OH.
ALBERT ROSS STRAYER, b. July 04, 1879, Amanda Twp, Allen Co, OH; d. June 27, 1962, Lima, Allen Co, OH.
CLOYD STRAYER, b. December 1884.
14. JOHN WESLEY3 STRAYER (ELIZABETH (LAYMAN) ANN2 LAMAN, JACOB**1) was born January 02, 1861 in Allen
County, Ohio, and died March 12, 1922 in Allen County, Ohio. He married C LARA ANN MILLER January 22, 1880.
She was born December 27, 1862 in Allen County, Ohio, and died September 08, 1906 in Allen County, Ohio.
Children of JOHN STRAYER and CLARA MILLER are:
i. ELLA4 STRAYER, b. September 1880.
ii. CALLIE STRAYER, b. October 01, 1883; d. February 20, 1964; m. NOAH CLOYD MILLER, June 14, 1902; b.
May 29, 1883; d. August 23, 1971.
iii. JESSIE A. STRAYER, b. December 1887.
iv. ROSA DELLA STRAYER, b. February 08, 1901, Allen County, Ohio; m. R ICHARD EVAN MEREDITH, January
08, 1924; b. January 08, 1903, Allen County, Ohio.
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15. PETER (LAYMAN)3 LAMAN (JOSEPH**2, JACOB**1) was born May 10, 1854 in Ohio, and died December 17, 1933
in Allen County, Ohio. He married SARAH FRANCIS FLEMING December 22, 1875 in Allen County, Ohio, daughter
of WILLIAM FLEMING and ELIZABETH (UNKNOWN). She was born March 27, 1856 in Near Richmond, VA, and died
January 17, 1946 in Allen County, Ohio.
Notes for PETER (LAYMAN) LAMAN:
Obit is in Gospel Herald, 1/4/1934 p 147
Peter, son of Joseph and Mary Magdalene Laman, was born May 10, 1854, died Dec. 16., 1933: age 79 y. 7 m. 6 d.
He was united in marriage to Frances Fleming Dec. 22, 1875. To this union were born 10 children (Mrs. Saul
Cremean, Mrs. Maggie Ridenour, Ben, Perry, Charles, Joe, Clifford, Mrs. Albert Waystaff, and Mrs. Tremper
Railey). There are 26 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Two brothers (Joseph of Elida and William of near
Scotts Crossing), and many friends survive to mourn his departure. About 13 years ago he received into fellowship
of the Pike and Salem congregation and lived the faithful until the end. Funeral services were held Dec. 18 by Otho
Shenk at the house and Gabriel Brunk and Ben B. King at Salem Church. Interment in the nearby cemetery.
The actual Obit spelled his name LAYMAN.
On 1880 Census Mary Magdalene Laman age 71 was living with Peter.
LAMAN PETER
County Name: ALLEN Date of Death: 12/16/1933
Volume Number: 7365 Certificate Number: 66333
More About PETER (LAYMAN) LAMAN:
Burial: Allen County, Ohio - Salem Mennonite Cemetery
Notes for SARAH FRANCIS FLEMING:
From obit, 3 daughters live at the time of her death.
Marm Ridenour - Elida
Besssie Wagstaff - Lima
Eda Riley - Elida
At time of death, already deceased were her husband, Peter Laman, 2 sons and 1 daughter.
More About SARAH FRANCIS FLEMING:
Burial: Allen County, Ohio - Salem Mennonite Cemetery
Religion: Member of the Pike Mennonite Church
Children of PETER LAMAN and SARAH FLEMING are:
i.
DAUGHTER4 LAMAN, m. SAUL CREMEAN.
Notes for DAUGHTER LAMAN:
Was deceased at the time of her mother's death on 1/17/1946 according to her obit.
ii. MARM "MAGGIE" LAMAN, m. (UNKNOWN) RIDENOUR.
iii. SON LAMAN, d. Bef. 1946.
Notes for SON LAMAN:
Was deceased at the time of hia mother's death on 1/17/1946 according to her obit.
iv.
v.
BENJAMIN LAMAN, b. October 26, 1879, Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio; d. Bef. 1946.
PERRY ELMER LAMAN, b. March 05, 1883, Allen County, Ohio; d. May 13, 1961; m. (1) M ATILDA
(UNKNOWN); b. 1896; d. 1972; m. (2) HAZEL ANGELINE PAINTER, April 30, 1910, Allen County, Ohio; b.
March 10, 1891, Allen County, Ohio; d. February 27, 1921, Allen County, Ohio.
More About PERRY ELMER LAMAN:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
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More About MATILDA (UNKNOWN):
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
Notes for HAZEL ANGELINE PAINTER:
LAMAN HAZEL A
County Name: ALLEN Date of Death: 2/27/1921
Volume Number: 3498 Certificate Number: 6702
More About HAZEL ANGELINE PAINTER:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
vi.
CHARLES WILLIAM LAMAN, b. April 03, 1885, Decatur, Indiana; d. 1961; m. (1) GRACIE RUPERT, January 25,
1907, Van Wert County, Ohio; b. December 03, 1888; m. (2) B ESSIE N. HANDEL, 1911, Allen County, Ohio; b.
1891; d. January 28, 1916.
Notes for CHARLES WILLIAM LAMAN:
Obit:
Charles William Laman:
Charles William Laman, 75, of 411 W. Elm, died at 1 PM Wednesday at his residence after nine month illness.
Born April 3, 1885 in Decatur, Ind., he was a son of Peter and Frances (Fleming) Laman. In 1908 he married
Bessie Handel and she died in 1916. Surviving are a daughter, Irene Laman of 411 W. Elm; a son, Edward of Rt.
1 Delphos; one grandchild and four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Riley, of 1735 Reed Road, Mrs.
Maggie Ridenour of Elida and one brother, Perry Laman of Delphos. Mr. Laman was a retired interior decorator.
More About CHARLES WILLIAM LAMAN:
Burial: Salem Mennonite Cemetery, Sugar Creek Twp, Allen Cty, Ohio
Notes for BESSIE N. HANDEL:
LAMAN BESSIE N
County Name: ALLEN Date of Death: 1/28/1916
Volume Number: 1820 Certificate Number: 110
More About BESSIE N. HANDEL:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
vii.
JOSEPH STEMEN LAMAN, b. December 27, 1886, Allen County, Ohio; d. February 02, 1953, Allen County,
Ohio; m. GLADYS GALE HANDEL, December 22, 1909, Allen County, Ohio; b. April 18, 1889, Allen County,
Ohio; d. 1955.
Notes for JOSEPH STEMEN LAMAN:
The record of registration birth, book 6 page 477, said that Joseph Stemen Laman was born in Allen County,
Indiana.
Obit of his mother, Sarah Francis Fleming Layman said at the time of her death, he was living in Needmore,
Ohio.
More About JOSEPH STEMEN LAMAN:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
More About GLADYS GALE HANDEL:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
viii.
CLIFFORD LAMAN, b. April 17, 1889, Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio.
More About CLIFFORD LAMAN:
Note:: Lived in Lima, Ohio
ix.
x.
BESSIE LAMAN, b. 1895; m. ALBERT WAYSTAFF.
IDA FRANCES LAMAN, b. 1899; m. ISAAC FRINIPEN "TREMPER" RILEY, 1917, Allen County, Ohio; b. 1896; d.
1944.
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More About IDA FRANCES LAMAN:
Burial: Salem Mennonite Cemtery
16. JANE3 LAMAN (JOSEPH**2, JACOB**1) was born May 08, 1860 in Allen County, Ohio - Marion Township, and
died May 08, 1923 in Allen County, Ohio. She married H ENRY GALLASPIE February 12, 1882 in Allen County,
Ohio, son of HENRY GALLASPIE and LUCINDA DAVIDSON. He was born December 21, 1857 in Bath Twp, Allen
County, Ohio, and died April 05, 1936 in Allen County, Ohio - Salem Mennonite Cemetery (Row 10).
More About JANE LAMAN:
Burial: May 11, 1923, Allen County, Ohio - Salem Mennonite Cemetery (Row 10)
Notes for HENRY GALLASPIE:
Biography in History of Allen County p. 321
While he was long identified with the educational affairs and in public office in Allen County, Mr. Gallaspie for the
past fourteen years has been an active farmer in Marion Township. His farm and home are five miles southeast of
Delphos on Elida route No. 1.
Henry Gallaspie grew up on a farm, acquired a district school education, and preparatory to teaching took the
classical course at the Ohio Normal University at Ada. For twelve years he was identified with school work in
county districts. From 1900 to 1906, a period of six years, Mr. Gallaspie was deputy probate judge of Allen County,
and since then has been engaged in farming.
Mr. Gallaspie is a democrat, is a charter member of Elida Lodge of Odd Fellows, and he and his family are members
of the Christian Church, in which he is a trustee.
More About HENRY GALLASPIE:
Burial: April 08, 1936, Walnut Grove Cem - Delphos, Ohio - E. Ridge Road
Occupation: Worked in education.
Children of JANE LAMAN and HENRY GALLASPIE are:
CORA B.4 GALLASPIE, b. September 06, 1882, Allen Cty, Ohio; d. Bef. November 1954; m. W ILLIAM
RICHARDSON, September 30, 1901, Allen County, Ohio; b. August 04, 1881, Auglaize County Ohio..
ii. WILLIAM A. GALLASPIE, b. September 14, 1883, Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio; d. November 17, 1954,
Lima, Allen Cty, Ohio; m. EDITH MAY HULLINGER, December 31, 1904, Allen County, Ohio; b. November 09,
1884, Amanda Twp. Allen County Ohio; d. Bef. 1954.
i.
More About WILLIAM A. GALLASPIE:
Burial: Amanda Baptist Cemetery
iii. EFFIE M. GALLASPIE, b. January 08, 1885, Allen Cty, Ohio; d. August 20, 1959, Allen Cty, Ohio; m. A LVY J.
RICHARDSON, January 17, 1903, Allen County, Ohio; b. January 26, 1879, Paulding Cty, Ohio; d. May 23, 1970,
Lima, Allen Cty, Ohio.
More About EFFIE M. GALLASPIE:
Burial: 1959, Salem Cemetery, Allen County, Ohio
iv.
CLARENCE JOSEPH GALLASPIE, b. October 05, 1886, Allen Cty, Ohio; d. February 02, 1947, Allen Cty, Ohio;
m. MARY LUCRETIA SHERRICK, August 19, 1909, Allen County, Ohio; b. March 17, 1889, Allen Cty, Ohio; d.
November 15, 1968, Ft. Wayne, Allen Cty, Indiana.
More About CLARENCE JOSEPH GALLASPIE:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Allen Co. OH
v.
vi.
MABEL P. GALLASPIE, b. December 1887, Allen Cty, Ohio.
EDWARD S. GALLASPIE, b. August 28, 1893, Allen County, Ohio; d. November 12, 1954, Delphos, Allen
County, Ohio; m. FLORA ETTA STEMEN, December 26, 1931, Allen County, Ohio; b. October 04, 1893, Van
Wert Cty, Ohio; d. August 13, 1967, Van Wert Cty, Ohio.
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Notes for EDWARD S. GALLASPIE:
Edward L. Gallaspie was with the American Expeditionary Forces in France and while on the Verdun front was
gassed. Some researchers indicate his middle name was Laman.
More About EDWARD S. GALLASPIE:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cem - Delphos, Ohio - E. Ridge Road
Military service: Veteran WWI
More About FLORA ETTA STEMEN:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cem - Delphos, Ohio - E. Ridge Road
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MYRTLE ALICE GALLASPIE, b. December 21, 1893, Allen Cty, Ohio; d. January 02, 1937, Allen Cty, Ohio; m.
WALTER PRICE MORRIS, March 12, 1915, Allen County, Ohio; b. May 10, 1893, Allen Cty, Ohio; d. September
09, 1958, Allen Cty, Ohio.
More About MYRTLE ALICE GALLASPIE:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery Allen County, Ohio
More About WALTER PRICE MORRIS:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery Allen County, Ohio
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ix.
x.
MARION GALLASPIE, b. August 1895, Allen Cty, Ohio; d. Aft. 1961, Lake Wales, Florida.
ELIZABETH A. GALLASPIE, b. 1900; d. December 31, 1972, Waterloo, Indiana; m. J OHN LADD, March 25,
1921, Angola, Indiana; b. November 02, 1899, Putnam County, Ohio; d. August 20, 1968, in Ft. Wayne, Allen
County Indiana.
GLAYDS GRACE GALLASPIE, b. June 03, 1904, Allen Cty, Ohio; d. October 22, 1932, Allen County, OH Salem Cemetery (Aged 28 yrs., 4 mo., 19 days).
17. JOSEPH F.3 LAMAN (JOSEPH**2, JACOB**1) was born October 21, 1861 in Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio, and
died February 04, 1942 in Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio. He married (1) MARY EDNA STOCKTON. He married
(2) SALOME (LOMA) CATHERINE CLARK October 09, 1884 in Allen County (Source Bk-D Pg-259). He married (3)
MARY M. SIBERT April 01, 1899 in Allen County (SourceBk-I Pg-41), daughter of JOHN SIBERT and AMANDA
COLEMAN. She was born April 24, 1874 in Burr Oak, Michigan, and died January 24, 1902 in Allen County, Ohio.
Notes for JOSEPH F. LAMAN:
Listed as J. F. Layman in the Record of Births Volume.
Here are the proofs for Joseph F. Laman
1. Death Certificate, Allen Co., OH Vol. 39:10 (Delphos)
Joseph F. Laman died 4 Feb. 1942 in Marion Twp., Allen Co., OH
78y 3m 13d born 21 Oct. 1863 in Allen Co., OH farmer
married - Edna Laman
father: Joseph Laman mother: Mary Stemen
Informant: Mrs. Pearl Barnes - Pittsburgh, PA
Buried: Greenlawn Cemetery 6 Feb. 1942
2. Joseph's obit mentions a surviving sister Mrs. Charles Jordan.
3. Joseph F. Laman's son Levi filed for a correction on his (Levi's) birth certificate and his uncle William A. Lehman
signed an affidavit.
4. Joseph F. Laman's son Bartley is with Joseph and Mary Magdalene (Stemen) Laman in the 1900 OH Census and
is listed as a grandson.
Joseph Franklin Laman was married 3 times and had issue by all 3. His 1st wife was Catherine Saloma Clark, his
2nd wife was Mary Sibert/Sebert and 3rd was Mary Edna Stockton.
More About JOSEPH F. LAMAN:
Burial: February 06, 1942, Greenlawn Cemetery
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Note:: Listed as J. F. Layman in the Record of Births Volumn.
Children of JOSEPH LAMAN and SALOME CLARK are:
i.
BARTLEY4 LAMAN.
Notes for BARTLEY LAMAN:
Joseph F. Laman's son Bartley is with Joseph and Mary Magdaline (Stemen) Laman in the 1900 OH Census and
is listed as a grandson.
ii. LEVI ELLIOT LAMAN, b. December 02, 1891, Delphos, Allen County, Ohio; d. June 28, 1969, Allen County,
Ohio; m. GRACE KENNEDY, March 22, 1913, Allen County, Ohio; b. July 12, 1894, Allentown, Allen County.
Notes for LEVI ELLIOT LAMAN:
Joseph F. Laman's son Levi filed for a correction on his (Levi's) birth certificate and his uncle William A.
Lehman signed an affidavit. Record of Births, Volume 2, Allen County, Ohio, page 319 shows a birth date for
Levi of 2/11/1892. It was later corrected to 12/2/1891
iii. PEARL LAMAN, b. March 31, 1896, Amanda Twp, Allen County, Ohio.
18. WILLIAM** AARON (LEHMAN)3 LAMAN (JOSEPH**2, JACOB**1) was born April 07, 1869 in Allen County, Ohio,
and died March 08, 1958 in Lima, Ohio Allen County - Salem Mennonite Cemetery (Row 27). He married (1)
LILLIE D. (UNKNOWN). She was born October 23, 1882, and died May 25, 1961 in Lima, Ohio Allen County Salem Mennonite Cemetery (Row 27). He married (2) M ARY** LORRAIN WATERS December 31, 1887 in Allen
County, Ohio, daughter of CHARLES** WATERS and CYNTHEA** HARTER. She was born June 18, 1870 in Allen
County, Ohio, and died January 11, 1946 in Lima, Ohio Allen County-Woodlawn Cemetery.
Notes for WILLIAM** AARON (LEHMAN) LAMAN:
Have Death certificate
1910 Census, Allen County
002 0010 0046
LAMAR, William 41 (Misspelled name)
Mary 40
Nettie 20
Elva
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Nellie 14
1930 Lima City Directory
William Lehman was living with Mary L. at 680 West Spring Street, Lima
His trade was shown as a carpenter.
1940 Lima City Directory
William Lehman shown as living at 423 North Pierce, Lima
His wife was shown living at another address.
1945 Lima City Directory-Lived at 408 South Pine, Lima (Was living with Lilly)
1946 Lima Directory-Lived at 219 1/2 South Main
1950 Lima City Directory
Lived at 108 1/2 W. Wayne Apt B
The 1946 Lima City Directory shows the Meadow Gold Dairy at 124-126 W. Wayne Street, Lima, Ohio. David
William Koester, great grandson to William Aaron, remembers as a boy watching the milk men, who drove horse
drawn milk trucks, load their inventory of milk at the Meadow Gold Dairy, which was directly across the street from
William's apartment. David was awakened by the clatter of bottles and would peer down from the second story
apartment window.
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Notes for MARY** LORRAIN WATERS:
1945 Lima City Directory
Mary L. was living at 125 North Elizabeth, Apt. 25, Lima, Ohio
She was listed as a widow of William.
1940 Lima City Directory
Mary Lehman is listed as:
"a waiter at Stones Grill" Home address: 114 1/2 West Market Street, Lima
1917 Lima City Directory
Mary Lehman shown as working at Diesel Co as a clerk and living at 680 West Spring Street, Lima
Children of WILLIAM** LAMAN and MARY** WATERS are:
i.
NETTIE B. (LEHMAN)4 LAMAN, b. August 10, 1890, Allen County, Ohio; m. (1) CARL LECHLEITNER; b.
August 10, 1890; m. (2) RAY W. FLICK, November 30, 1910, Allen County, Ohio; b. February 22, 1890,
Hancock County, Ohio.
Notes for NETTIE B. (LEHMAN) LAMAN:
The Lima News December 21, 1948
Mrs. Carl Lechleitner
Mrs. Jeanne Flick Lechleitner, 58, wife of Carl Lechleitner, 777 Oak St.
died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Rita's hospital where she had been a
patient since Monday afternoon. She had been ill two years.
She was born in Allen Co. Surviving besides her husband are her father,
William Lehman, 219-1/2 S. Main St; a son, Harold Greenwood, Hazel Ave;
a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Coffman, 939 W. Wayne St; a grandson,
and a sister, Mrs. Carl Overholt, Canton. The body will remain at the Davis-Miller
and Son funeral home for services at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Cathedral chapel.
The Rev. Paul Graeser will officiate and burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
More About RAY W. FLICK:
Note:: Ray Flick might have gone by Frank
ii. ELVA** BELL (LEHMAN) LAMAN, b. June 20, 1893, Allen County, Ohio; d. January 15, 1943, Lima, Ohio; m.
(1) WILLIAM** GUY DAVIDSON, November 23, 1910, Lima, Ohio; b. September 08, 1888, Allen County, Ohio;
d. October 22, 1965, Winterhaven, Florida Oakland Cemetary; m. (2) V IRGIL PUGH, Abt. 1930.
Notes for ELVA** BELL (LEHMAN) LAMAN:
Have death certificate.
1920 Lima City Directory - Elva Bell Davidson shown as living at 680 W. Spring Street, Lima as a "border"
1916 Lima City Directory - Elva Bell was shown as Elva Lehman at 680 W. Spring Street, Lima as a "border"
The Lima News: January 17, 1943
Mrs. Elva B Pugh (Laman)
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Monday in the Davis, Miller and
Son Chapel for Mrs. Elva B. Pugh, 49, of 130 N. McDonnel St. who died
Friday in Memorial hospital. Rev. Harold F. Stoddard of First Baptist church,
will conduct the rites and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Pugh is survived by her daughter, Mrs. G. R. Koester of Erie, Pa;
her father William Lehman of 213 1/2 S. Main st; her mother, Mrs. Mary Lehman
of 1005 E. Elm St; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Flick of 955 Bellefontaine Ave,
and Mrs. Carl Overholt of Canton.; three step-children, Gladys and
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Charles Pugh of Lima and Mary of Chicago, Ill. And two grandsons.
More About ELVA** BELL (LEHMAN) LAMAN:
Burial: Lima, Ohio - Woodlawn Cemetary
Notes for WILLIAM** GUY DAVIDSON:
William Guy Davidson shown as living at 611 N. Jameison Ave, Lima in the 1920 City Directory. His spouse
was shown as a Helen M.
Notes for VIRGIL PUGH:
The Lima News December 16, 1940
Virgil Pugh
Virgil Pugh, 45, a former resident of Lima, died of a heart attack at 6 a.m.
Sunday at his home in Chicago, where he was employed as a machinist.
He is survived by his wife, Elva; two daughters, Mary and Gladys,
both at home, and a son, Charles, also at home; his sister, Mrs. Gladys Nelson,
and his mother, Mrs. Frank Custer, both of Miami, Fla.
The body will arrive in Lima Tuesday afternoon and will be removed to the
Davis-Miller and Son funeral home to remain for services at 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
iii. NELLIE ANGELINE (LEHMAN) LAMAN, b. July 22, 1896, Allen County, Lima, Ohio; d. November 20, 1982,
Canton, Ohio - Forest Hill Cemetery; m. (1) CARL OVERHOLT; b. April 12, 1903; d. December 18, 1995,
Canton, Ohio; m. (2) LEWIS A. WOODS, August 11, 1914, Allen County, Ohio; b. September 03, 1887, Kansas;
m. (3) CHARLES F. BRISENDINE, 1922, Allen County, Ohio.
Notes for NELLIE ANGELINE (LEHMAN) LAMAN:
1920 Lima City Directory
Nell Lehman shown as living at 680 West Spring Street, Lima as a "border"
She was a clerk at the Diesel Company
19. JOHN STEMEN3 LAMAN (JOSEPH**2, JACOB**1) was born 1873 in Ohio, and died July 26, 1920 in Allen County,
Ohio. He married MARTHA ISADORE CLARK December 21, 1892. She was born 1874, and died 1947.
Notes for JOHN STEMEN LAMAN:
LAMAN JOHN S
County Name: ALLEN Date of Death: 7/26/1920
Volume Number: 3334 Certificate Number: 46100
More About JOHN STEMEN LAMAN:
Burial: 1920, Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
More About MARTHA ISADORE CLARK:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
Note:: Also went by Louise
Children of JOHN LAMAN and MARTHA CLARK are:
EDNA ETHEL4 LAMAN, b. June 23, 1897, Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio; d. October 13, 1913, Allen County,
Ohio; m. (UNKNOWN) MCCLINTOCK.
ii. L. OPAL LAMAN, b. 1899; m. (UNKNOWN) PAINTER.
iii. MARY ELLEN LAMAN, b. June 30, 1901.
iv. NAOMI BELLE LAMAN, b. January 25, 1903, Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio; m. (UNKNOWN) DAVIS.
i.
Notes for NAOMI BELLE LAMAN:
William Aaron Laman, our Great Grandfather was a witness to the certification of Naomi's birth.
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v.
ISMAY LOIS LAMAN, b. September 12, 1905, Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio.
Notes for ISMAY LOIS LAMAN:
Lived in Delphos on Rt. 2 when she was born. She was born in the home.
vi.
RAY WALDRON LAMAN, b. 1913.
20. NOAH3 LAMAN (JOSEPH**2, JACOB**1) was born July 26, 1875 in Ohio, and died November 28, 1929 in Allen
County, Ohio - United Methodist Cemetery. He married V IOLA BELLE WEYER December 30, 1898 in Allen
County, Ohio, daughter of ANDREW WEYER and ELIZABETH RUMBAUGH. She was born October 18, 1877 in
American Twp - Allen Cty, and died January 28, 1942 in Marion Twp - Allen Cty - United Methodist Cemetery.
Notes for NOAH LAMAN:
Listed on 1910 Census, Allen County, Amanda Township 002 0010 0042
Laman, Noah
36
Viola B.
31
Edith R.
10
Carie M.
8
Florence B. 6
Celeste F.
2
B. OH Parents born in PA
LAMAN NOAH
County Name: ALLEN Date of Death: //1929
Volume Number: 6129 Certificate Number: 58304
Children of NOAH LAMAN and VIOLA WEYER are:
i. EDITH ROSETTA4 LAMAN, b. February 08, 1900, Allen County, Ohio; d. 1911, Allentown Methodist Cemetery.
ii. CAREY MARIE LAMAN, b. February 02, 1902; d. Greenlawn Cemetery - Elida, Ohio; m. ALBERT PERRYMAN.
iii. FLORENCE BELLE LAMAN, b. April 13, 1904; d. September 23, 1970, Salem Mennonite Cemetery; m. D AVID
GLASS; b. 1901; d. 1973, Salem Mennonite Cemetery.
Notes for FLORENCE BELLE LAMAN:
Florence Belle Laman had an child out of wedlock. His son should be named Russell Clayton Laman.
Father's name was Perry Leist age 16 at the time of Russel's birth.
Florence was 14 years old when Russell was born.
iv.
v.
vi.
CLETA IRENE LAMAN, b. February 15, 1908; m. HAROLD STRAYER.
FREDERICK LAMAN, b. 1911.
ALTA MAE LAMAN, b. March 14, 1913, Amanda Twp, Allen County, Ohio; m. D ARRELL CRIDER, October 29,
1932, Allen County, Ohio; b. November 10, 1910, America Twp, Allen Cty, Ohio; d. June 01, 1988, Burried in
Greenlawn Cemetery, Elida, Ohio.
Notes for ALTA MAE LAMAN:
Barbara Koester Lyall examined Alta Mae's Registration of Birth records at the Allen Cty, Ohio Courthouse on
6/30/2000. This registration requires documentation to prove date of birth. Included with the documents were
her report card, insurance policy and marriage record.
21. CATHERINE E. (LAYMAN)3 LAMAN (JOHN A.2, JACOB**1) was born 1858 in Marion Twp., Allen County, OH.
She married J. ALLIE MILLER April 06, 1877 in Allen County, Ohio, son of H ENRY MILLER and ELIZABETH BABER.
He was born December 07, 1856 in Amanda Twp., Allen County, Ohio.
Children of CATHERINE LAMAN and J. MILLER are:
i. MARY E.4 MILLER, m. LEWIS YOUNG.
ii. BESSIE B. MILLER, m. GRIFFITH THOMAS.
iii. MYRTLE MILLER.
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iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
ICIE D. MILLER, m. CARL WERNER.
MABEL MILLER, m. V IRGIL SHELDON.
WILLIAM MILLER.
EVALINE MILLER.
22. JOSEPH ISRAEL3 LAMAN (JOHN A.2, JACOB**1) was born October 03, 1861 in Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio,
and died April 08, 1952 in Elida, Allen Cty, Ohio. He married (1) C ATHERINE (UNKNOWN). She was born 1861,
and died 1893. He married (2) CLARA BELLE ROUSH May 26, 1888 in Allen County, Ohio, daughter of J OSEPH
ROUSH and MARIAH SPANGLER. She was born April 1866 in Allen County, Ohio, and died March 13, 1935 in Allen
County, Ohio.
Notes for JOSEPH ISRAEL LAMAN:
1900 Census shows a grandson named Bartlett Laman, b. 7/1887 living with him. He was a farmer. Located Joseph
I. Laman in the Allen Cty, German Twnsp 1900 census, line 89, Sheet 15.
Here are the proofs:
Death Certificate Vol. 330:194 Allen County Ohio - Joseph Israel Laman died 4-8-1952 90y 6m 3d
Elida Allen County Ohio
widowed
Father: John A. Laman Mother: Mary Miller
Informant: Dwight Laman
Acute coronary thrombosis 96 hrs. onset to death
Influenza Contagian
R. Epstein MD Elida
Buried: Allentown Cemetery 4-11-1952
We also have the 1860 & 1870 Ohio Census for John A. showing his wife (Joseph's mother) as Mary A.
More About JOSEPH ISRAEL LAMAN:
Burial: April 11, 1952, Allentown Cem, Allentown, Allen Co. Ohio
More About CLARA BELLE ROUSH:
Burial: Allentown Cem, Allentown, Allen Cty, Ohio
Children of JOSEPH LAMAN and CLARA ROUSH are:
GOLDIE W.4 LAMAN, b. October 29, 1889, Allen County, Ohio; m. W ILBUR ROY DELONG, June 07, 1911,
Allen County, Ohio; b. March 21, 1890, Allen County, Ohio.
ii. HAZEL LAMAN, b. November 1890; m. CHARLES MCBRIDE.
iii. DWIGHT ROUSH LAMAN, b. June 12, 1898, American Twp, Allen County, Ohio; d. August 1969, Michigan?.
i.
Notes for DWIGHT ROUSH LAMAN:
A marriage record from Monroe, Michigan was used when he applied for a registration of his birth in Allen
County, Ohio.
DWIGHT LAMAN
SSN 300-30-1614 Residence: 45801 Lima, Allen, OH
Born 12 Jun 1898 Last Benefit:
Died Aug 1969 Issued: OH (1951 And 1953)
23. ABRAM J.3 LAMAN (JOHN A.2, JACOB**1) was born September 01, 1863 in Marion Township, Allen County, OH,
and died January 20, 1939 in Allen County, Ohio. He married C YNDRELLA "CYNDA" MILLER 1889 in Allen County,
Ohio, daughter of HENRY C. MILLER. She was born February 19, 1870 in Ohio.
Notes for ABRAM J. LAMAN:
Biographical Sketch in History of Allen County, p.265
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After a varied experience at a mechanical trade as a merchant Abram J. Laman settled down to the occupation of
farming, and as proprietor of what is known as the old Carey farm has one of the attractive and valuable places in
Allen County. This farm is four and a half miles northeast of Spencerville in Amanda Township.
Abram grew up in Marion and Amanda townships, made the best possible use of the advantages of the local
schools, and as a young man learned the trade of carpenter. In 1889 he married Cynda Miller. After his marriage Mr.
Laman continued to work at the carpenter's trade for two years. He then bought a house with ten acres of ground, but
sold that and acquired a general store at Southworth, Ohio, where he was in business for six years. On selling his
mercantile establishment he bought his present farm and has occupied it since the fall of 1900. He has 114 acres,
well improved and practically all of it used for some purpose. He makes a specialty of Polled Durham cattle/
The family are members of the Baptist Church, in which Mr. Laman is a deacon and trustee, and at present
superintendent of the Sunday school. Politically he is affiliated with the democratic party.
Children of ABRAM LAMAN and CYNDRELLA MILLER are:
MAZA ALLESNA4 LAMAN, b. June 01, 1891, Amanda Twp, Allen County, Ohio; d. 1990; m. (1) H ARLIE
MCDONALD; m. (2) HARLEY A. MCDONALD; b. November 13, 1889; d. July 17, 1952.
ii. FARA A. LAMAN, b. March 12, 1892; d. July 1984; m. M ILLIE ELEY.
i.
Notes for FARA A. LAMAN:
Many references are made to Fara Laman, pastor of the Baptist Church in Spencerville, Ohio.
FARA LAMAN
SSN 273-34-1534 Residence: 45805 Lima, Allen, OH
Born 12 Mar 1892 Last Benefit:
Died Jul 1984 Issued: OH (1954 And 1955)
iii. FLORA LAMAN, b. March 12, 1892, Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio.
iv. MARY S. LAMAN, b. March 1894; m. ARCHIE STAUP.
v. WILLIAM WALTER LAMAN, b. October 30, 1895, Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio; m. ELVADA ROBINSON,
1915, Allen County, Ohio; b. 1898; d. May 16, 1927.
Notes for ELVADA ROBINSON:
LAMAN ELVAOA
County Name: ALLEN Date of Death: 5/16/1927
Volume Number: 5345 Certificate Number: 26594
More About ELVADA ROBINSON:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
vi.
vii.
DEWEY A. LAMAN, b. May 1898; m. XARIFFA STAUP, 1917, Allen County, Ohio.
ZELLA J. LAMAN, b. Abt. 1901; m. TITUS EARL MOORMAN, 1917, Allen County, Ohio; d. Abt. 1960.
24. SARAH ADELINE3 LAMAN (JOHN A.2, JACOB**1) was born 1865. She married (UNKNOWN) BARBER.
Children of SARAH LAMAN and (UNKNOWN) BARBER are:
i. WILLIAM4 BARBER.
ii. NETTIE BARBER, m. (UNKNOWN) CALHOON.
25. MARY ANNA3 LAMAN (JOHN A.2, JACOB**1) was born 1870. She married JOHN DAVID PETREE, SR., son of
AARON PETREE and MARGUERITE MUMAW.
Notes for MARY ANNA LAMAN:
John LAMAN dau. was named Mary Anna and she went by the name Anna.
She married John David PETREE and his parents were; Aaron G. PETREE, born c.1832 Lebanon PA, died 23 Feb
1893 at Montgomery Co., buried at the Military Cem. at Dayton, Ohio and Marguerite MUMAW born at Knox
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County, Ohio. This surname is also spelled MUMAUGH/MOOMAW, etc. Her parents were Frederick and Elnora
(LOGAN) MUMAW.
They had three children;
John David PETREE marr. Mary Anna LAMAN
Marguerite PETREE (no info)
Marion PETREE - marr. Elizabeth GOOD and connects to the BLOSSER family
Geraldine A. Evans <gerrylima@wcoil.com>
More About MARY ANNA LAMAN:
Note:: Went by the name "Anna"
Notes for JOHN DAVID PETREE, SR.:
Child of MARY LAMAN and JOHN PETREE is:
i.
JOHN DAVID4 PETREE, JR., b. August 01, 1891; m. VERNICE VIOLA TROXEL, August 02, 1909; b. July 31,
1891; d. February 05, 1968.
26. WILLIAM JESSIE3 LAMAN (JOHN A.2, JACOB**1) was born 1874 in Allen County, Ohio, and died 1958. He
married ZELMA LEE DONLEY May 27, 1906, daughter of JAMES DONLEY and NEVADA STUKEY. She was born 1888
in Van Wert Cty, Ohio, and died 1964.
Notes for WILLIAM JESSIE LAMAN:
William Jessie Laman was a carpenter in Allen Cty, Ohio
1/29/1997
Dave,
Thanks for the Laman history. Sorry, I'm not able to help you get
beyond your Jacob. The only info I have is on John's family,
specifically on the youngest child William J. (called John). This
is what I have:
Children of John Laman & Mary Miller:
Catherine, Elmina, Ann, Adeline, George, Abraham, Joseph
and William. Not necessarily in this order except
William J. was the youngest.
William J. Laman (1876-1958) married Zelma L. Donley
(1888-1964) 27 May 1906
Children: Breata M. Laman (1908) married Ralph A. Snider
(1905-1982) 27 May 1924, Roy, Lloyd, Harold and Ruth.
I married Ralph A. Snider's nephew Carl E. Snider(1921-1988) son
of Luther O. Snider (1891-1926) so, that is how I got involved with
the Laman family.
One of the places I saw your Laman surname was in Mark Gierhart's
Surname List.
Thanks again,
Kathy Snider
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Quartz Hill, Ca.
kathray@hughes.net
Children of WILLIAM LAMAN and ZELMA DONLEY are:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
ROY4 LAMAN.
HAROLD LAMAN.
RUTH LAMAN.
BREATA MARY LAMAN, b. January 12, 1908, Allen County, Ohio; m. R ALPH A. SNIDER, May 27, 1924; b.
April 22, 1905, Jackson Twp., Allen County, Ohio; d. June 29, 1982, Lima, Ohio.
LLOYD JOHN LAMAN, b. March 27, 1912, Allen County, Ohio.
27. WILLIAM EDGAR3 LAMAN (ABRAHAM2, JACOB**1) was born August 06, 1874, and died October 30, 1955 in
Allen County, Ohio. He married SARA ELIZABETH BRENNEMAN. She was born September 24, 1872, and died
March 07, 1915 in Allen County, Ohio - Salem Cemetery.
Notes for WILLIAM EDGAR LAMAN:
Allen County Court House
4/19/1920
Guardian Docket, p188, Case 12727
William E. Laman appointed Guardian for:
Harold Lavern Laman
Odis P. Laman
Lawrence V. Laman
Heirs of Sarah Laman
Changed the spelling of Laman to Lehman
More About WILLIAM EDGAR LAMAN:
Burial: Allen County, Ohio Salem Cemetery
Children of WILLIAM LAMAN and SARA BRENNEMAN are:
i. HAROLD L.4 LAMAN, b. March 09, 1900, Sugar Creek Twp, Allen County, Ohio.
ii. ODIS PEARL (LEHMAN) LAMAN, b. April 16, 1903, Sugar Creek Twp, Allen County, Ohio; d. September 1924,
Allen County, Ohio - Salem Cemetery; m. HELEN VENUS KRICKENBERGER, October 11, 1921, Allen County,
Ohio; b. May 05, 1902, Darke County, Ohio.
iii. LAWRENCE V. LAMAN, b. October 13, 1907.
28. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN3 LAMAN (GEORGE WASHINGTON2, JACOB**1) was born August 1871 in Ohio, and died
August 22, 1935 in Allen County, Ohio. He married M ARY ESSIE PLIKERD, daughter of JACOB PILKERD and MARY
JONES. She was born June 1873 in Ohio, and died February 25, 1964.
Notes for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LAMAN:
LAMAN BENJAMIN F.
County Name: ALLEN Date of Death: 8/21/1935
Volume Number: 7910 Certificate Number: 51777
More About BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LAMAN:
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Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
More About MARY ESSIE PLIKERD:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
Children of BENJAMIN LAMAN and MARY PLIKERD are:
i.
VIRGIL CLAIR4 LAMAN, b. May 11, 1896, Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio; d. December 1973, Delphos, Allen
Cty, Ohio; m. (1) LENORE RIDENOUR; b. 1898; d. 1974; m. (2) PAULINE RIDENOUR, 1917, Allen County,
Ohio; b. 1896; d. November 10, 1927.
More About VIRGIL CLAIR LAMAN:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
More About LENORE RIDENOUR:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
More About PAULINE RIDENOUR:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
ii. MARY RACHEL LAMAN, b. June 05, 1899, Marion Twp, Allen County, Ohio.
iii. FRANKLIN HOWARD LAMAN, b. April 21, 1912; d. September 27, 1999; m. ALICE L. BARRINGTON; b. 1920.
More About FRANKLIN HOWARD LAMAN:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
More About ALICE L. BARRINGTON:
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery - Marion Township
29. WILLIAM HENRY3 BRENNEMAN (MARY ANN2 LAMAN, JACOB**1) was born January 10, 1862 in Allen County,
Ohio, and died May 16, 1890 in Drake Co, OH. He married M ARIAH POLING. She was born February 05, 1869 in
Ansonia, Darke County, OH, and died November 11, 1962 in Greenville, Darke County, OH.
Child of WILLIAM BRENNEMAN and MARIAH POLING is:
i.
IDA ETHEL4 BRENNEMAN, b. January 06, 1889, Ansonia, Darke Cty, Ohio; d. December 09, 1954, Dayton,
Montgomery Cty, Ohio; m. WALTER WELLINGTON DIETERICH; b. May 31, 1888, Dorchester, Wayne Cty,
Ohio; d. October 18, 1946, Dayton, Montgomery Cty, Ohio.
30. DANIEL LESTER3 BRENNEMAN (MARY ANN2 LAMAN, JACOB**1) was born January 01, 1871, and died in American
Twp, Allen Cty, Ohio. He married MARY ELIZABETH DAVIDSON, daughter of WILLIAM** DAVIDSON and
ADALINE** ALEXANDER. She was born July 28, 1878 in Amanda Twp. Allen County, Ohio, and died February 25,
1961.
Children of DANIEL BRENNEMAN and MARY DAVIDSON are:
i. JOHN4 BRENNEMAN, b. August 21, 1896.
ii. WALLACE D. BRENNEMAN, b. 1917; m. JANE GILLESPIE, July 24, 1937.
iii. EDITH ESTELLA BRENNEMAN, b. August 03, 1894, Allen County, Ohio; d. March 1985, Bluffton, Oho.
31. MATILDA3 STUKEY (CATHERINE2 LAMAN, JACOB**1) was born 1873. She married ALBERT MILLER.
Child of MATILDA STUKEY and ALBERT MILLER is:
i.
DON4 MILLER, m. EMMA RICE.
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