OHIO STATEWIDE FILES OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest Volume 99 : Issue 97 Today's Topics: #1 FRED J. GILLAM - WYANDOT BIO [AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M RE] #2 FORD, Selmer Bio - Perry, Lake Co. ["Dick/Kay Reitberger" Subject: FORD, Selmer Bio - Perry, Lake Co. Ohio Taken from: The History Of Sheboygan County, Vol.II Copyright 1912, S.J. Clark Publishing Co., Chicago SELMER FORD A prominent agriculturist of Sheboygan County is the owner of a fine farm of 80 acres in Lyndon Township. His birth occurred in that township on the 25th of September 1853. His parents being Benjamin and Emily (Benson) Ford. Both of whom were natives of Ohio. The former born on the 10th of January 1827 and the latter on the 19th of November 1830. Elisha Ford, the paternal grandfather of our subject made the journey from Vermont to Ohio to take up his abode among the pioneer farmers of the Buckeye State, where he spent the remainder of his life. It was in the 40's that Benjamin Ford, the father of Selmer Ford, came to Wisconsin, settling in Lyndon Township, this county with three of his brothers, Elisha, Caleb and William. They first resided at Winooski and later purchased land, Benjamin Ford devoting his attention to farming pursuits here until called to his final rest on the 10th of March 1881. On the 6th of April, 1846 he had wedded Miss Emily Benson by whom he had the following children; Adalaide and William, both of whom are deceased, Frank, who is a resident of Sheboygan County, Selmer, of this review, Carolina, living in Brown County, Wisconsin and Oren who passed away. The mother of these children passed away in the 60's when 33 years of age. For his second wife, Benjamin Ford chose Miss Eliza Johnson, by whom he had two children, Edna Maude, who is now the wife of Dr. Bemis of this county, and AdaBelle, who is the wife of Elwin Royce and resides near Marshfield, Wisconsin. Selmer Ford obtained his education in the schools of his native township and after completing his studies worked on the home farm until thirty years of age. In 1882 he came into a tract of 80 acres which was his share of the family estate and in the further cultivation and improvement of which he has been busily engaged to the present time. He devotes considerable attention to dairying and keeps twenty head of cattle. On the 8th of October 1882 Mr. Ford was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary Palmer, a daughter of H.J.G. Palmer who was born in Canada and removed from that county to Waukesha County, this State. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Ford were born five children, as follows; Louisa, who was born September 11, 1885 and passed away the following year; Charles, whose birth occurred on the 21st of September, 1887 and who wedded Miss Bidella Lindsay, by whom he has one child, Mary Iris; Hazel, who was born on the 11th of April, 1890 and is still at home; Louis, who was born November 29th, 1894 and is also yet under the parental roof; and one who died in infancy. Mrs. Mary (Palmer) Ford, the mother of these children was called to her final rest on the 15th of February, 1905. Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise, Mr. Ford has supported the men and measures of the Republican party, believing firmly in its principles. He has remained within the borders of this county from his birth to the present time and enjoys an enviable reputation as a respected enterprising citizen and substantial agriculturist. ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 17:14:16 -0600 From: "Dick/Kay Reitberger" Subject: MC MURPHY, Henry W. Obit - Painesville, Ohio This obituary was taken from an old scrapbook which contained 100's of obits and marriages from the Sheboygan county, Wisconsin area. Unfortunately they had no dates or newspaper names. A PIONEER EXPIRES Henry W. McMurphy, for nearly 60 years a resident of the town of Lyndon, died at his home in Waldo on Monday, July 28, 1913 at the age of 80 years. Mr. McMurphy was born in Painesville, Ohio, May 2, 1833. When a lad he went as a sailor on the Great Lakes and later on the Gulf of Mexico, making many trips to the West Indies and up the Atlantic coast; also making one trip to Liverpool on a trading vessel. In 1855, he came to Sheboygan county, Wisconsin, locating a farm on Sec. 16, Town of Lyndon. In 1857 he married Mary A. Stone, daughter of one of the first settlers in the county. They went to Painesville, Ohio, where they remained for a few years, but in 1861 returned to the Wisconsin farm which was their home until 1900, when they retired to a home in Waldo. Mrs. McMurphy died eight years ago. Of the five children, the three daughters survive, who are Mrs. Mabel Harling, Waldo; Mrs. Mira Kennedy, Chicago and Mrs. Caroline Carpenter of Waldo. The sons, John and Harley died in 1899 and 1900, three months apart. There are four grandchildren, Harley Harling, Gladys and Howard Kennedy and Ruth Carpenter. Mr. McMurphy often held public offices and was in many ways associated with the business of the town for years, was one of the old-time republicans and took an active part in politics. He held his interest in general affairs and read his daily newspaper up to three days before his death. After the death of Mrs. McMurphy, the youngest daughter came to make her home with him and gave him every care and attention in his declining years. He had suffered with an incurable affliction for years, yet it did not apparently shorten his days, as his demise was due mainly to the infirmities of age. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at the residence, Rev. Smith of Milwaukee, a friend of the family officiating, with burial in the family lot in Winooski cemetery. Mr. McMurphy, in his death, needs no eulogy. His long life spent in this community stands for all that is necessary. His dealings with his fellowmen, his upright life, are his tributes, his monument, his legacy. In the passing of this man, who had lived through and took an active part in the development of the county since its pioneer days, the present generation is reminded of the debt of gratitude they owe to these sturdy pioneers, who conquered the wilderness and overcame all obstacles in a new county, that their children and children's children might reap the benefits, a priceless legacy to them and all future generations. They have builded well and now rest from their labors. ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 21:29:11, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) Subject: JOHN W. WENTZ, M.D. - WYANDOT BIO HISTORY OF OHIO, The American Historical Society, Inc., 1925 Volume III, page 271 JOHN W. WENTZ, M.D., has been established in the successful general practice of his profession at Pataskala, Licking county, since 1910, and the scope and representative character of his professional business indicate alike his ability as a physician and surgeon and his personal hold upon popular confidence and esteem. Aside from his profession the doctor has found time to make a record of successful achievement in connection with the automobile industry. Under the title of the Lambert Trublepruf Tire Company, he is general agent in the City of Columbus for the Lambert Tire & Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio, and his progressive policies have proved fruitful in the upbuilding of a substantial and important business in the sale of famous Lambert Trublepruf tires, the headquarters of the concern in Ohio's capital city being well equipped with attractive sales and display rooms at 75 East Spring Street. In the work of his profession Dr. Wentz likewise has an appreciable practice in the City of columbus, He is actively identified with the Licking County Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Dr. Wentz was born near Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio, in the year 1886, and is a son of Byron B. and Elvira (Keyser) Wentz. Byron B. Wentz was prominent in the political and civic affairs of his community and served as probate judge of Hardin County from 1900 to 1914. Through the medium of the public schools and other institutions Doctor Wentz acquired a thorough education along academic lines, and in 1910 he was graduated in the medical department of the University of Ohio. After thus receiving his degree of Doctor of Medicine he was for a time associated with Dr. Barnhill in Columbus, but since 1910 he has maintained his residence and professional headquarters at Pataskala. He has insistently kept in touch with advances made in medical and surgical science and practice, is a close student and has also taken post-graduate work in the celebrated Mayo Brothers Hospital and clinic at Rochester, Minnesota, as well as in the medical department of the great Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. He is affiliated with both York and Scottish Rite bodies of the Masonic fraternity, and also with Aladdin Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Columbus. The doctor wedded Miss Margaret DeFugit, of Columbus, and she is the gracious chatelaine of their home at Pataskala, as well as a popular participant in the social activities of Columbus. ------------------------------ X-Message: #5 Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 03:29:36 -0500 From: Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman Subject: Ohio Marriages From: Linda Dietz Marriages Allen County Noah F. Adams and Jeannie Crossley Nov.25,1899 John N. Adams and Flora Agnes Seymour Mar 7,1903 Fielden Tongret and Ruth Point July 26,1862 Hardin County,Ohio George C. LIttle and Anna (Alice is how it is listed on records) E. Bennett May 23,1878 John Little and Elizabeth Clark 1843 Blanche Lenore Little and Fred Wyburn Jan 1,1906 Marriages Ross County,Ohio William Bryeth Gaskill Nov 6,1828 Lucas County,Ohio William C. Blue and Sarah Ann Cox April 12,1903 Union County,Ohio Henry Tongret and Mary E Bennett Nov 20,1862 Marion County,Ohio Julius Bennett and Mary E Concklin Jan 1,1852 Henry C Tongret and Martha Williams July 25 -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V99 Issue #97 ****************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: archive retrieval: volume99/97 From: INTERNET:Please.write.a.new.mail.instead.of.replying@FIRST.W To: Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman 73777,25 Date: 15-Feb-99 15:19 OHIO STATEWIDE FILES OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest Volume 99 : Issue 97 Today's Topics: #1 FRED J. GILLAM - WYANDOT BIO [AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M RE] #2 FORD, Selmer Bio - Perry, Lake Co. ["Dick/Kay Reitberger" Subject: FORD, Selmer Bio - Perry, Lake Co. Ohio Taken from: The History Of Sheboygan County, Vol.II Copyright 1912, S.J. Clark Publishing Co., Chicago SELMER FORD A prominent agriculturist of Sheboygan County is the owner of a fine farm of 80 acres in Lyndon Township. His birth occurred in that township on the 25th of September 1853. His parents being Benjamin and Emily (Benson) Ford. Both of whom were natives of Ohio. The former born on the 10th of January 1827 and the latter on the 19th of November 1830. Elisha Ford, the paternal grandfather of our subject made the journey from Vermont to Ohio to take up his abode among the pioneer farmers of the Buckeye State, where he spent the remainder of his life. It was in the 40's that Benjamin Ford, the father of Selmer Ford, came to Wisconsin, settling in Lyndon Township, this county with three of his brothers, Elisha, Caleb and William. They first resided at Winooski and later purchased land, Benjamin Ford devoting his attention to farming pursuits here until called to his final rest on the 10th of March 1881. On the 6th of April, 1846 he had wedded Miss Emily Benson by whom he had the following children; Adalaide and William, both of whom are deceased, Frank, who is a resident of Sheboygan County, Selmer, of this review, Carolina, living in Brown County, Wisconsin and Oren who passed away. The mother of these children passed away in the 60's when 33 years of age. For his second wife, Benjamin Ford chose Miss Eliza Johnson, by whom he had two children, Edna Maude, who is now the wife of Dr. Bemis of this county, and AdaBelle, who is the wife of Elwin Royce and resides near Marshfield, Wisconsin. Selmer Ford obtained his education in the schools of his native township and after completing his studies worked on the home farm until thirty years of age. In 1882 he came into a tract of 80 acres which was his share of the family estate and in the further cultivation and improvement of which he has been busily engaged to the present time. He devotes considerable attention to dairying and keeps twenty head of cattle. On the 8th of October 1882 Mr. Ford was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary Palmer, a daughter of H.J.G. Palmer who was born in Canada and removed from that county to Waukesha County, this State. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Ford were born five children, as follows; Louisa, who was born September 11, 1885 and passed away the following year; Charles, whose birth occurred on the 21st of September, 1887 and who wedded Miss Bidella Lindsay, by whom he has one child, Mary Iris; Hazel, who was born on the 11th of April, 1890 and is still at home; Louis, who was born November 29th, 1894 and is also yet under the parental roof; and one who died in infancy. Mrs. Mary (Palmer) Ford, the mother of these children was called to her final rest on the 15th of February, 1905. Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise, Mr. Ford has supported the men and measures of the Republican party, believing firmly in its principles. He has remained within the borders of this county from his birth to the present time and enjoys an enviable reputation as a respected enterprising citizen and substantial agriculturist. ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 17:14:16 -0600 From: "Dick/Kay Reitberger" Subject: MC MURPHY, Henry W. Obit - Painesville, Ohio This obituary was taken from an old scrapbook which contained 100's of obits and marriages from the Sheboygan county, Wisconsin area. Unfortunately they had no dates or newspaper names. A PIONEER EXPIRES Henry W. McMurphy, for nearly 60 years a resident of the town of Lyndon, died at his home in Waldo on Monday, July 28, 1913 at the age of 80 years. Mr. McMurphy was born in Painesville, Ohio, May 2, 1833. When a lad he went as a sailor on the Great Lakes and later on the Gulf of Mexico, making many trips to the West Indies and up the Atlantic coast; also making one trip to Liverpool on a trading vessel. In 1855, he came to Sheboygan county, Wisconsin, locating a farm on Sec. 16, Town of Lyndon. In 1857 he married Mary A. Stone, daughter of one of the first settlers in the county. They went to Painesville, Ohio, where they remained for a few years, but in 1861 returned to the Wisconsin farm which was their home until 1900, when they retired to a home in Waldo. Mrs. McMurphy died eight years ago. Of the five children, the three daughters survive, who are Mrs. Mabel Harling, Waldo; Mrs. Mira Kennedy, Chicago and Mrs. Caroline Carpenter of Waldo. The sons, John and Harley died in 1899 and 1900, three months apart. There are four grandchildren, Harley Harling, Gladys and Howard Kennedy and Ruth Carpenter. Mr. McMurphy often held public offices and was in many ways associated with the business of the town for years, was one of the old-time republicans and took an active part in politics. He held his interest in general affairs and read his daily newspaper up to three days before his death. After the death of Mrs. McMurphy, the youngest daughter came to make her home with him and gave him every care and attention in his declining years. He had suffered with an incurable affliction for years, yet it did not apparently shorten his days, as his demise was due mainly to the infirmities of age. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at the residence, Rev. Smith of Milwaukee, a friend of the family officiating, with burial in the family lot in Winooski cemetery. Mr. McMurphy, in his death, needs no eulogy. His long life spent in this community stands for all that is necessary. His dealings with his fellowmen, his upright life, are his tributes, his monument, his legacy. In the passing of this man, who had lived through and took an active part in the development of the county since its pioneer days, the present generation is reminded of the debt of gratitude they owe to these sturdy pioneers, who conquered the wilderness and overcame all obstacles in a new county, that their children and children's children might reap the benefits, a priceless legacy to them and all future generations. They have builded well and now rest from their labors. ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 21:29:11, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) Subject: JOHN W. WENTZ, M.D. - WYANDOT BIO HISTORY OF OHIO, The American Historical Society, Inc., 1925 Volume III, page 271 JOHN W. WENTZ, M.D., has been established in the successful general practice of his profession at Pataskala, Licking county, since 1910, and the scope and representative character of his professional business indicate alike his ability as a physician and surgeon and his personal hold upon popular confidence and esteem. Aside from his profession the doctor has found time to make a record of successful achievement in connection with the automobile industry. Under the title of the Lambert Trublepruf Tire Company, he is general agent in the City of Columbus for the Lambert Tire & Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio, and his progressive policies have proved fruitful in the upbuilding of a substantial and important business in the sale of famous Lambert Trublepruf tires, the headquarters of the concern in Ohio's capital city being well equipped with attractive sales and display rooms at 75 East Spring Street. In the work of his profession Dr. Wentz likewise has an appreciable practice in the City of columbus, He is actively identified with the Licking County Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Dr. Wentz was born near Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio, in the year 1886, and is a son of Byron B. and Elvira (Keyser) Wentz. Byron B. Wentz was prominent in the political and civic affairs of his community and served as probate judge of Hardin County from 1900 to 1914. Through the medium of the public schools and other institutions Doctor Wentz acquired a thorough education along academic lines, and in 1910 he was graduated in the medical department of the University of Ohio. After thus receiving his degree of Doctor of Medicine he was for a time associated with Dr. Barnhill in Columbus, but since 1910 he has maintained his residence and professional headquarters at Pataskala. He has insistently kept in touch with advances made in medical and surgical science and practice, is a close student and has also taken post-graduate work in the celebrated Mayo Brothers Hospital and clinic at Rochester, Minnesota, as well as in the medical department of the great Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. He is affiliated with both York and Scottish Rite bodies of the Masonic fraternity, and also with Aladdin Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Columbus. The doctor wedded Miss Margaret DeFugit, of Columbus, and she is the gracious chatelaine of their home at Pataskala, as well as a popular participant in the social activities of Columbus. ------------------------------ X-Message: #5 Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 03:29:36 -0500 From: Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman Subject: Ohio Marriages From: Linda Dietz Marriages Allen County Noah F. Adams and Jeannie Crossley Nov.25,1899 John N. Adams and Flora Agnes Seymour Mar 7,1903 Fielden Tongret and Ruth Point July 26,1862 Hardin County,Ohio George C. LIttle and Anna (Alice is how it is listed on records) E. Bennett May 23,1878 John Little and Elizabeth Clark 1843 Blanche Lenore Little and Fred Wyburn Jan 1,1906 Marriages Ross County,Ohio William Bryeth Gaskill Nov 6,1828 Lucas County,Ohio William C. Blue and Sarah Ann Cox April 12,1903 Union County,Ohio Henry Tongret and Mary E Bennett Nov 20,1862 Marion County,Ohio Julius Bennett and Mary E Concklin Jan 1,1852 Henry C Tongret and Martha Williams July 25 -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V99 Issue #97 ******************************************