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Had Mr. Wickwire lived until Feb. 10th he would have attained the age of 103 years. For the past few weeks he had been in failing health. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Wayside Inn conducted by Rev. W. Edward Stokesberry. Members of Bellevue Lodge of Odd Fellows and Many Clyde members attended services in a body. Interment was made in Lay cemetery south of Clyde. Picture of Seba Wickwire Courtesy Sandusky Register Seba Wickwire attained an age that few men are privileged. He was born in Seneca, Ontario County, New Your, Feb 10, 1824, the son of Seba and Nancy Wickwire. When a boy only 11 years of age the parents and young Seba's brothers and sisters, namely George, William, Alfred, James and Lydia migrated to the western "promised land" in a prairie schooner. The journey took them nearly two months and the family settled in Yourk township in June, 1835. Seba Wickwire's first home in the county where he spent nearly a century, was at Wales Corners and the home was little more than a shanty. Some months later the father bought several farms most of which were covered with virgin timber and constructed log cabins and barns. At that time the only marks of civilization where Clyde now stands was the old tavern near the intersection of Maumee Pike and the trail to Sandusky. There were about a half-dozen cabins between Clyde and Bellevue. It was in these primitive surroundings that Seba Wickwire grew to young manhood and gained what education he could through his parents. At the early age of 18 years he himself became a school teacher and followed the profession until he became of age. While at Attica he was united in marriage to Sophia Crockett, Feb. 9, 1846. Mrs. Wickwire passed away a few years later. At that time Mr. Wickwire was farming one of his father's places near Mount Pleasant, where he lived for many years. Since coming to Clyde nearly 50 years ago he has lived a retired life covering a period of years almost as long as a large majority of citizens of Clyde can remember. Later he married Miss Hannah Crockett, sister of his first wife. During this time he was conncted with various business enterprises in the village and at one time was president of the Clyde Organ factory and other organizations that are familiar to many of the older residents of town. He also was a member of the board of education and the village council at one time. The mother of Mr. Wickwire's six children was Mary Gale, a member of one of the pioneer families of this section.The survving members of the family are Mrs. Mollie Jordan and Mrs. L. M. Persing , of Clyde and Frank C. Wickwire of Shamokin, Pa. In later years he was married to Miss Lovina Blanchard, sho passed away a couple of years ago. A life of such duration as that of Seba Wickwire cannot pass without many intersting incidents. One of the favorite recollections was the time he walked to Bellevue to hear an address by William Henry Harrison, candidate for President in 1840. Mr. Wickwire walked the entire distance both ways. He was a lifelong republican and after casting his vote for President Calvin Coolidge in 1924 he received a letter from the President. He prized this very highly. For nearly 70 years he was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Bellevue and always wore the Odd Fellow button on his coat lapel. His interest in affairs of the day remained with him until the last. His power of speech was one of his greatest assets in latter years and he greatly enjoyed conversing on topics of the day on which he was very well infromed. His eyesight was quite remarkable and he spent much of his time reading. He was especially fond of studying world conditions. For the past few years he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Jordan at the Wayside Inn but spent part of his time with his daughter Mrs. Persing. His grand children are: Miss Gale Wickwire, Mrs. Dora Johns and Seba Estill of Cleveland; Mrs Jessie Overholt and Mrs. Margaret Senff of Wooster; Charlie Wickwire of Mississipi; Arthur Wickwire of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Levina Johnson of San Antonio, Texas; Mrs. Mary Anderson of St. Peterburg, Florida; Mrs. Alice Haynie of Royal Oak, Michigan; Miss Clara Estill of Chicago; Russell Persing of Detorit; Dean Persing of Ann Arbor; Tom Williams of Akron; Mrs. Josephine Frew, Miss Gale Persing and Miss Jessie Baker of Clyde. Clyde has lost its oldest and one of its most highly estemmed citizens in the passing of Seba Wickwire. To the very day of his death, he continued to teach the valuable lessons of patience and optimism and charity. And now, altho his spirit has passed on and his body is still, the remarkable life and influence of Seba Wickwire prevails n the hearts and minds of a great multitude of mean and women. True it is that the good that men do live after them and serve to keep their memory fresh and beautiful in the consciousness of their friends. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Haynie of Royal Oak. Mich., Seba H. Estill and Miss Gail Wickwire of Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Williams of Akron, Russell Persing of Detroit, Dean Presing of Ann Arbor, all grandchildren of Mr. Wickwire. ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 14:35:16 -0400 From: Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman Subject: OBIT: WICKWIRE, 1925, Sandusky County For Rick Wickwire CFWICKWI@bejv.tengizchevroil.com Clyde Enterprise 8/6/1925 The Wickwire Funeral. Funeral services for the late Max Wickwire, who passed away at East Aurora, N.Y., last week Wednesday, were held in McPherson cemetery Friday afternoon. The remains were brought to Clyde from Monroeville by auto. A tent had been constructed at the cemetery and services were conducted by Rev. T. L. McConnell. Max M. Wickwire was the only son of Frank C. and Iva Tennery Wickwire and was born at Bellevue, June 9, 1887. His earliest years were spent in this vicinity, and during boyhood he lived with his parents in various Ohio twons. At the age of seventeen he came to Clyde with his family and this was regarded as his home until his mother's death six years ago, although his work as salesman kept him on the road most of the time. He was member of Co. I of the Clyde militia for a number of years, and during the World War served in the United States army, his enlistment bing made from Clyde. After this period of service he again took up his professioin but last winter suffered a decline in health. For several months this spring he was in Wooster at the home of his sister, Mrs. John D. Overholt, but skilled attention of both Wooster and Cleveland physicians failed to effect his recovery. Six weeks ago, at the advice of a specialist he was taken to the McConnelsville sanitarium to receive hospital care and it was here he passed away. Although the end came unexpectedly his father was with him at the time and during his stay other members of the family visited him. His sister, Mrs. George Johns, had retruned to her home in Cleveland from a visit with him only the day before his death. He is survived by his wife of Fairmount, W. Va., his father, Frank C. Wickwire, and four sisters, Gale Wickwire and Mrs. George Johns of Cleveland, Mrs. John D. Overholt of Wooster and Mrs. Ralph Senff of Mansfield. ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 14:35:20 -0400 From: Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman Subject: OBIT: Estill, 1913, Sandusky County For Rick Wickwire CFWICKWI@bejv.tengizchevroil.com Clyde Enterprise 1/2/1913 Mrs. William G. Estill After a long and brave fight against disease, Mrs. W. G. Estill passed away at the family home on Buckeye street at 2:15 o'clock last Saturday afternoon. The funeral was held on Monday at 1:30, at the house, which was all too samll to hold the friends who came to pay the last poor tribute, Rev. Earl A. Miller of Clyde Presbyterian church, and Rev. Ralph W. Kohr, a former pastor, conducted the services, and the old familiar hymns were rendered by Miss Mollie Ames. At the conclusion of the services the remains were taken to McPherson cemetery for interment. There were no flowers, in deference to the expressed wish of Mrs. Estill. Jennie Wickwire Estill was born in York twonship, on her father's farm, forty-seven years ago last March, and had spent her entire life there and in the village of Clyde. She graduated from Clyde high school in the class of 1884, her death marks the first break in the class ranks. Twenty-six years ago, on Dec. 30th, the day of the funeal, occured her marriage to Wm. G. Estill. Four children came to them, all of who are living---Seba, Mary, Alice and Clara, all living at home. Besides these and the husband she leaves her aged father, Seba Wickwire, now in his 88th year; two brothers, Frank C. Wickwire of Clyde and Scott F. Wickwire of Florida; and two sisters, Mrs. I. J. Jordon and Mrs. L. M. Persing. Thus has closed the life of a model woman. None knew Jennie Estill but to love her, and many a heart is saddened by her death. Quiet and unassuming, she did a noble work in the community, and in her home, and in the church of her choice. In all the suffering that marked her last days she was patient and self-sacrificing, thinking only of the wlefare of the loved ones. Such a life as hers is an inspiration. It is a model that few people can follow. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. D. C. Curtis of Columbus, Mrs. H. T. Jaynes and Herbert Jaynes of Delaware, Rev. Samuel Heucker of Pemberville, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Lewis of Swanton, Judge S. S. Richards and Miss Richards, H. A. Tiffany and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Veitch of Toledo, Mrs. W. A. Leiter of Lorain. ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 14:35:12 -0400 From: Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman Subject: OBIT: WICKWIRE, 1879, Sandusky County For Rick Wickwire CFWICKWI@bejv.tengizchevroil.com Clyde Enterprise 3/27/1879 Died WICKWIRE---At the residence of his son, Sebe Wickwire, Jr., in York township, March 21st, 1879, Seba Wickwire, Sr., Aged about niney-three years, and one of the early settlers of York township. ------------------------------ X-Message: #5 Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 14:35:15 -0400 From: Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman Subject: OBIT: WICKWIRE, 1924, Sandusky County For Rick Wickwire CFWICKWI@bejv.tengizchevroil.com Clyde Enterprise 2/24/1924 Levina Blanchard Wickwire, At the family home on South Main street on Monday evening, February 25th, occurred the death of Mrs. Levina Blanchard Wickwire, wife of Seba Wickwire, at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 21 days. She had been frail for many years, and her passing was not unexpected. She was in such poor health that on the recent occasion of the 100th birthday of her husband, all festivities were omitted. Mrs. Wickwire ws the youngest of nine children born to William and Sally Blanchard, who came from New York City and settled near Birmingham, Erie county in 1831. Since her marriage to Mr. Wickwire in 1879, her life here in Clyde has been identified with the Presbyterian church. She was a most patient, kindly, personage, with always an interst in what is best, and willingness to do and help so long as her stregth permitted. Though without children of her own, she ws a faithful mother to Mr. Wickwire's children. Funeral services, which were private, were held at the residence on Wednesday at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. S. D. Conger, and interment was made in the Lay cemetery south of town. ------------------------------ X-Message: #6 Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 14:35:17 -0400 From: Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman Subject: OBIT: WICKWIRE, 1914, Sandusky County For Rick Wickwire CFWICKWI@bejv.tengizchevroil.com Clyde Enterprise 6/11/1914 Scott Wickwire Dead Scott Wickwire, son of Seba Wickwire of Clyde and brother of Frank C. Wickwire, Mrs. I. J. Jordon and Mrs. L. M. Persing, died at his home in St. Petersburg on June 1st, aged fifty-two years. The funeral and interment took place there. Mr. Wickwire had been a resident of Florida for 27 years, but is well remembered by our older residents. He leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters, all married except one daughter who lives at home. -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V99 Issue #282 *******************************************