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No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #1 Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 04:13:25 -0400 From: "John E. Taylor, Jr." To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <4.1.19991023040645.00a77ab0@mail.bright.net> Subject: BRACE Obituaries - Williams County, OH Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" From The Bryan Press, Jan. 9, 1919 A. L. BRACE On Friday morning, January 3, 1919, Abraham Lincoln BRACE was called upon to lay life's burdens down. He was the son of James and Permelia BRACE and was born on a farm in Springfield township near Stryker, on April 29, 1861. At the age of sixteen he lost his left foot. He was graduated from the Stryker High School. For fifteen years he taught school in the country. Afterward he was elected Clerk of Springfield Twp. two terms. He was assistant Postmaster at Stryker from October 1, 1889 to October 1893. He was elected Clerk of Courts of Williams County in 1899 and 1902 serving six years. On December 30, 1901, he was united in marriage with Miss Ella BOWALE. To this union five children were born, Elsie, Carlton, Gerald, Mary anf John, all of whom survive. His widow and two sisters, Mrs. Addie AUSTIN of Bryan and Mrs. Jennie OLMSTEAD of Hicksville, Ohio, also survive. He was ever an earnest advocate of the temperance cause. For a number of years he was identified with the KNights of Pythias. During the winter of 1912 he became a member of the United Brethren church. He was always of a jovial disposition, making many friends until misfortune and ill health overtook him. Those who knew him best hear testimony to his being a loving, patient father. He will be greatly missed. "A loving one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled." Funeral services were conducted from the United Brethren church Sunday 2:00 pm. Rev. HOWARD officiating. Burial at Fountain City cemetery. From The Bryan Democrat Jan. 30, 1914 Permelia SHAMBERGER BRACE, born September 10, 1835, in Defiance county, Ohio, near Brunersberg, and at the time of her death was 79 years, 4 months and 7 days of age. Her father and mother coming from Germany in 1834, settled in Defiance county. She was married to James BRACE Janyary 1, 1857, and to that union was born seven children, three daughters and four sons, all of whom preceded her to the better land save Mrs. Addie AUSTIN of east Bryan St., Bryan, Ohio, and Mrs. Jennie OLMSTEAD of Hicksville, Ohio, and A. L. BRACE, formerly of Bryan, but who now resides at Hudson, Mich. Her husband, James BRACE, died January 14, 1867, leaving her with seven small children, the oldest of which was but nine years. She resided in Springfield township on what was known as the BRACE farm where she raised to womanhood and manhood all her seven children, and moved to Bryan in 1900, with her son, A. L. BRACE. She was one of the pioneers of Williams county, who are so rapidly passing away. She was very patient in her last illness, just falling asleep in the arms of Jesus. She was a member of the old Dunkard church for 50 years, being faithful to the last. She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, one son, twentyfour grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services conducted at the AUSTIN home by the Rev. SELLERS of the Dunkard church and the Pastor of the Christian church, J. A. JAYNE January 20, 1914 and laid to rest in Boynton cemetery. from The Bryan Press, Oct. 3, 1895 BRACE - At Elkhart, Ind., Sept. 20, 1895, of inflammation of the bowels, Miss Cora BRACE, aged 27 years, 5 months and 5 days. Cora BRACE was born at Stryker, Ohio, in 1868. She leaves a sister and five brothers to mourn the loss of a kind and loving sister, besides her many friends. The funeral was conducted by Rev. PARKS at the Castle U. B. church, after which the remains were laid at rest at the Grace Lawn Cemetery, at that place. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 04:24:48 -0400 From: "John E. Taylor, Jr." To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <4.1.19991023041334.00a76e20@mail.bright.net> Subject: FREEMAN Obituaries - Williams County, OH Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" From The Bryan Democrat, March 16, 1893 A. D. FREEMAN, popularly known as "Doc" FREEMAN, the saloon keeper, died Tuesday night. He had been sick nearly all winter. From The Bryan Press, March 16, 1893 At his home on High street on Tuesday evening March 14, A. D. FREEMAN, aged 28 years, 10 months, 28 days. Death came in this case after but a short illness, and seemingly where least expected. Funeral services will be held next Saturday and interment at the Blakeslee cemetery. from The Bryan Press June 6, 1946, page 6 Charles M. FREEMAN, aged nearly 91 years, died at his home in Bradenton, Fla., June 28. He was born in Akron, O., but spent his youth in Bryan where he learned Morse telegraphy in 1873. He was a retired trainmaster of the C. & O. R. R. His sister, Mrs. Jessie BRACE, resides at 323 South Main. Mr. BRACE knew by heart the early history of Bryan. Corrections: death date should probably be May 28 (not June) and last sentence should read Mr. FREEMAN (not Mr. BRACE) From The Bryan Press, August 30, 1923 Mrs. Chas. CLINGER died August 21 at her home in Perry, O.,(should be Carey, OH) following an attack of blood poisoning. She was a former Bryan girl, Miss Cora FREEMAN, and was a sister of Mrs. Walter BRACE and an aunt of Misses Zella and Helen FREEMAN. From The Carey Times, August 30, 1923 Mrs. Charles CLINGER Mrs. Coral (FREEMAN) CLINGER, daughter of Daniel and Sabrina FREEMAN, was born November 19, 1869 in Bryan, Williams Co., Ohio, and departed this life Tuesday, August 21, 1923, aged 53 years, 9 months and 2 days. She was one of a family of 9 children, the father and mother and three brothers having preceded her in death. Her ancestors had long been identified with this country's progress and she was eligible to membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution being a great great granddaughter of General BROOKS who took part in that war. Her childhood was spent in Bryan where she was united in marriage with Charles W. CLINGER July 18, 1889. To this union were born 8 children, all of whom, with the father, survive to mourn the loss of a kind and loving wife and mother. The children are: Mrs. Jessie STRAUM, Mrs. Naomi BRAUN, Mrs. Ryth PARKER, Don B., Ray R., Clarence C., George R., and Howard M. She also leaves 10 grandchildren. In 1904 the family moved to Carey where she became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, to which faith she remained steadfast until death. Early last spring the family moved to Vanlue where Death entered the home and departed with the mother. The funeral was held in the M. E. church in this city Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. F. MARTIN officiating. Burial was made in Spring Grove cemetery. Besides a large number of relatives and friends present, were her only sister Mrs. Jessie BRACE of Bryan; two brothers Mr. Charles FREEMAN of Ashland, KY, and Mr. Robert FREEMAN of Owosso, Mich. Two brothers, Franklin of Sherman, Calif., and Edward of Oregon, MO, were unable to attend owing to the suddenness of her death. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, always cheerful even to the end, and had a smile for everyone who came her way. Dearest loved one, thou hast left us, And thy loss we deeply feel, But 'tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrow heal. Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life has fled, When in Heaven with joy we'll greet thee, Where no farewell tears are shed. CARD of THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many neighbors, relatives and friends for their assistance and sympathy extended us during the loss of our wife and mother; also for the beautiful floral offerings. Especially do we thank the Rev. MARTIN for his consoling words and the singers for their music. - Charles CLINGER and Family, Brothers and Sister. From The Bryan Press March 12, 1885 DIED - Daniel D. FREEMAN - On Monday March 2d., 1885, of Paralysis, after a lingering illness, Mr. D. D. FREEMAN, aged 78 years. From The Bryan Press March 15, 1888, page 3 FREEMAN - At the residence of his mother, on South Walnut street, Tuesday morning, March 13, of inflammation of the bowels, George W. FREEMAN, aged 21 years. George was a member of Co. E. 16th. Regiment, O. N. G. The funeral takes place today at 10 o'clock, being conducted by his comrades. from The Bryan Press, April 2. 1886, page 3 The Minneapolis Journal of March contains a notice of the death of Harry B. FREEMAN, formerly of this place. His parents died when he was a baby and he was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. C. H. FREEMAN. He died of typhoid pneumonia at the age of nineteen years. Harry was acknowledged favorite whereever he was known. His kindness to his father and mother was always very noticeable. No matter where he went he was always happy when Mrs. FREEMAN went with him and if she was unable to go he always brought home to her some token in the form of flowers or something of the sort. At the time of his death arrangements had been made by Mr. FREEMAN, who is an extensive builder of creameries, to have Harry assist him and take charge of one of the branch lines of his work. When the sad news of his death was received by Mr. FREEMAN, he was near Colorado Springs. From The Bryan Press, Nov. 11, 1909 FREEMAN - On Oct. 28, aged 77 years and 11 days, Miner FREEMAN. (Note: Miner and Margaret FREEMAN are buried in Fountain Grove Cemetery in Bryan, Ohio near Daniel and Sabrina FREEMAN. There are no stones for Miner and Margaret.) From The Bryan Press, Feb. 14, 1895 Joseph Edward FREEMAN, son of Minor and Margaret FREEMAN, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1895; was born near Galion, OH, Nov. 17, 1867. April 20, 1892, he married Miss Eva TAYLOR, of South Bend, who with Baby Bernice are left to mourn the loss of a kind father and dutiful husband. He came to Bryan with his parents when a mere youth, and as he grew to manhood, with his kind words and cheerful smile he won the affection of many. He contracted a cold last spring, which terminated in consumption. Trusting in him Who doeth all things well, he bore his suffering patiently. He leaves a bereaved father, mother, wife, child and sister, who extend their heartfelt thanks to their many kind friends, who have been so faithful in sickness and death. From The Bryan Press, May 26, 1887 FREEMAN - In Milford township, Defiance county, Ohio, May 8, 1887, Lewis FREEMAN; aged nearly 71 years. He was up that morning as usual, and dead before noon. He had long been afflicted with asthma. Funeral on the 4th in the M. E. church, Rev. J. R. COLGAN officiating. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 04:33:32 -0400 From: "John E. Taylor, Jr." To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <4.1.19991023042558.00a79960@mail.bright.net> Subject: HITT Obituaries - Williams County, OH Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" GARRET T. HITT From The Bryan Press, Oct. 31, 1889 HITT - At the residence of his son, James HITT, in Pulaski township, Oct. 26th, 1889, of paralysis, Garret T. HITT, in the 83rd year of his age. The deceased was born in Culpepper county, VA. in 1807, and was married to Miss Anzelana GLADSTONE in 1833. Thence he came to Seneca county, O., in 1838 (he came to Williams county, Ohio), where he resided continuously for nearly 51 years. He endured the vicissitudes of pioneer life, and mourned the loss of eight children, and the companion of his earthly pilgrimage, with the latter of whom he walked in tenderness and affection for over 50 years. Father HITT was a loving husband and a kind father, and firmly attached to his convictions, always preferring duty to favor. And at the advanced age of 82 years, 8 months and 9 days "He laid down his rude staff like one that is weary, and calmly reposes forever." - J. A. H. J. A. HITT and family take this method of kindly thanking the friends who so generously assisted at the preparation, funeral and burial of their dear father. From The Bryan Democrat, October 31, 1889 Garrett T. HITT, one of the old citizens of this township, died Saturday night at the residence of his son, Jas. A. HITT. He had been in feeble health for some time but was not seriously ill until within a day of two of his death. He was eighty-three years of age. (NOTE: Garret T. HITT, wife, Anzelana, and son, William are buried in Old Pulaski Cemetery, Williams County, Ohio.) From The Bryan Democrat, January 31, 1884 At her home in Pulaski, Ohio, January 26th., 1884, Mrs. Anzelana HITT, in her 80th. year. Mrs. HITT was born in Fauquier county, Va., July 22nd., 1804; was married to G. T. HITT March 9th., 1833; removed with her husband to Seneca county, Ohio, in 1834, thence to Pulaski, Williams county, Ohio, in 1838. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church and was loved and respected by all her neighbors. She leaves a husband and two sons to mourn the loss of a wife and mother. ANZELANA (GLADSTONE) HITT From The Bryan Press, January 31, 1884 HITT-At her home in Pulaski village, on Saturday, January 26, 1884, in the 80th. year of her age. Mrs. HITT was born in Fauquier county, Virginia, July 22, 1804, and was married to Garrett T. HITT, March 9, 1834, and removed with him to Seneca county, this State, in 1834. They came to this county and settled at Pulaski in 1838. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church and was loved and respected by all her neighbors. She leaves her husband and two sons to mourn the loss of a wife and mother. (NOTE: Anzelana, husband, Garret, and son, William are buried in Old Pulaski Cemetery, Williams County, Ohio.) WILLIAM ARTHUR HITT From The Bryan Press?, January 1889 HITT - At the Williams county Infirmary, Jan. 2d., 1889, William Arthur HITT, aged 52 years, 6 months and 13 days. The deceased was born in Seneca county, O., June 19, 1836. From thence he moved to Williams county in 1837, in which he has been a resident almost continuously for 51 years. He had a kind and forgiving heart, and with his friends was generous to a fault. He bore his sufferings for nine months without a murmur, and at last bowed to the decree that took him to his eternal rest. The deceased leaves a wife and son, an aged father and one brother behind to mourn this irreparable loss. "Dearest brother, thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel; But 'tis God that has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal." - J. A. H. (James A. HITT, brother) (NOTE: William A. HITT and parents, Garret and Anzelana, are buried in Old Pulaski Cemetery, Williams County, Ohio.) GRACE ELLEN (MARSH) HITT From The Bryan Press, June 27, 1918 Called By Death During Past Week It is with mingling of greatest joy with deepest sorrow that we bid the last farewell to Mother. Nothing is a greater incentive to more perfect living than to review the life of one to whom God has said, "Well done." Grace Ellen MARSH HITT was born March 15, 1885 and passed away to her reward June 18, 1918, aged 33 years, 3 months, 3 days. Early in life she gave her heart to the Master, uniting with the First Brethren church at Bryan. She was an ardent Sunday school worker and at the time of her departure was the teacher of the Women's Bible Class at the New Philadelphia Church of the Brethren, of which she became a member on May 22, 1913. Her life was an example of beautiful christian living. She was a tender companion to her family. Very few young people of her experience enjoyed such a large circle of friends. She was never strong physically, but in spite of that had a life's work enough for a strong man. She had faith that God would supply needed strength. With her to know God's will was to do it. On July 18, 1909 she was united in marriage to Owen D. HITT and to them God entrusted the care of three children, Lengre G., Otis D., and Wesley A., who with the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew MARSH, four sisters, Katie Alta, Nellie Elizabeth, Bessie Belle, and Daisey Murriel, and five brothers, Frank Melvin, Clyde Andrew, Charles Daniel, Wm. Wayne, and Kenneth Dale, are left this side the vale to await the time when we can go to meet her. One sister, Annie Pearl, preceded her to the Beyond, Sept. 17, 1884. CARD OF THANKS We desore to thank all friends who so kindly assisted us in our time of sorrow and especially those who offered their machines, and Bro. G. W. SELLERS and the Singers. - O. D. HITT and children. John Wesley HITT From The Bryan Press July 14, 1948, page 1 John Wesley Hitt Dies, Rites Will Be Friday John Wesley HITT, age 89, passed away at his home west of Bryan today. The body was removed to the Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home where services will be held Friday at 2:00pm., Rev. BLACK officiating, with interment at Shiffler Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Jane; seven sons, Ira, Plymouth, Mich.; Owen, Michigan City, Indiana; Vern, Plymouth, Mich.; Ernest, Bryan; Prather, Bryan; Clarence, Springfield, Ohio; Glen, Archbold; one brother, Charles HITT, Bryan; thirty grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. From The Bryan Press, July 28, 1948 John Wesley HITT, son of William Russell and Sarah RUTLEDGE HITT, was born June 4, 1859 in Licking Co., Ohio, and passed away July 13, 1948 at his home near Bryan, O., aged 89 years, 1 month, and 9 days. He spent his early days near Thornville in Perry County, Ohio, and came to Bryan at the age of 21 years. On February 28, 1884, he was married to Rebecca Jane DALLY and to this union were born nine children, one daughter and eight sons. The daughter, Sylvia, and son, Warren, preceded him in death. He was a member of the First English Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bryan, Ohio. Surviving him are his wife Rebecca, sons Ira and Vern of Plymouth, Michigan, Owen of Michigan City, Indiana, Ernest and Prather of Bryan, Clarence of Springfield, Ohio, and Glen of Archbold, Ohio, also 29 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Oberlin-Ford Chapel, July 16, 1948, at 2 o'clock with Rev. E. J. BLACK officiating. Burial in Shiffler cemetery. MRS. THIRCA HITT from The Bryan Press, Sept. 18, 1941, page 4 Mrs. Thirca HITT, 50, died at her home at 761 S. Harvey street Plymouth, Mich., Thursday, Sept. 4, following an illness of over a year. She suffered a stroke a week before her death. Mrs. HITT was born near Evansport and with her family had resided in Plymouth for fifteen years. Surviving besides her husband, Vern HITT, are the family, Mrs. Cordena FLANAGAN, Miss Irisdene, two sons, Vernell and Robert, two brothers, Wallace PARNHAM, Bryan and George of Jefferson township and four sisters, Mrs. Hazel PRIDGEON of Ft. Wayne, Mrs. Mattie CALVIN and Mrs. Alcie AMES, Hicksville, Mrs. Gertrude STONER near Pulaski. Funeral services were held at Plymouth Sunday. Other relatives besides those named and their families attending the funeral, were Ernest HITT, Lenore HITT, Alberta PARNHAM, Mr. and Mrs. Leland WINZELER and family and Denver STONER. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 09:53:36 -0400 From: "Linda D" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <000201bf1d5e$8e1f23c0$4247443f@Linda> Subject: Pioneer Marriages in Allen County 1853 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Taken from Lima Democratic News Apr 1853 By James Humphrey JP, Ephriam ALLARD to Polly PATTON By Thomas Davis JP, John SNAVELY to Margaret RUPERT By same, David SHANKS to Rebecca GASKILL By John Dinkleman, David JONES to Sarah OWENS By J B Roberts JP, John BIMEL to Margaret LOAGHRIDGE By same, Rehoboam DOVE to Margaret CUPS By William Moorman, Emanuel LANDERS to Mary MOORMAN By J S DeLeal, John HOOPER to Ruth PORTER By same, Daniel WAGGONER to Catherine EDMON By Rev. A Doner, David KROUSE to Mary TEEGARDEN By same, Gratten POAGE to Susan COCHREN By Phillip Herring JP, William KERSHNER to Barbary BRYAN By Michael Martz, Cyrus HOLCOMB to Elizah MORRIS By Rev. S W Slater, Amaziah DAVISON to Eliza NIGH By Archelaus Martin JP, Charles PLACE to Casander HOAK By Samuel Rockhill JP, Samuel ULLERY to Julia CURTISS May 1853 By Stephen Cremean JP, Daniel WAGONER to Mary BOWERS By Daniel Richardson, William BROWN to Felinda TRUESDALE By Phillip Herring JP, Abraham STEINER to Mary COALER By same, Samuel CLUTTER to Elizabeth PYFER By Rameth Hussey, Harrison CLAWSON to Margaret MIERS By Rev. Thomas Elcock, James LAMON to Sarah RISLEY By (Blank), James FRAZER to Jane CONKLE By John Webster JP, William KEITH to Christenay LAWRENCE By same, Henry FISHER to Margaret GUTHRIE By Rev A Harmount, Joseph JONES to Ann EDMON By W B Hutchlings JP, Jesse JOHN to Mary ROUSH By Thomas Delzell JP, Washington HELPHREY to Mary HARRIS By J DeLeal, Nelson HAND to Mariah RUSSELL Jun 1853 By George Ward JP, Ezra STRATTON to Lucy ROBINSON By Harrison Maltbie, George McCLINTOCK to Elizabeth BEAR By Issac Hardesty JP, John TUTTLE to Sarah ROBERTS By same, Samuel CROSSLEY to Charlotte SMITH By Rev A Doner, Jacob MOWER to Elizabeth STEBLETON By J S DeLeal, Christian DEADRETH to Mary BOGART By Rev A R Krebs, Abram PANGLE to Mary MARTZ By Nahum Smith, George McCOMB to Susannah BOGART By J W Hall JP, Joseph REED to Rachel LEMON By Rev Nathan Taylor, Henry CLARK to Mary GARBUTT By John Webster JP, C W HURLBERT to Patience LAWRENCE By Michael Martz, George MORT to Jane DENNIS By Ulrich Steiner, Ulrich SPALINGER to Barbary GEIGER Oct 23,1999 Submitted by Linda Dietz---Ohio Proud Rootsweb Sponsor Member Allen Co,Genealogy Soc -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V99 Issue #746 *******************************************