OHIO STATEWIDE FILES OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List Issue 99 *********************************************************************** 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. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest Volume 01 : Issue 99 Today's Topics: #1 Obit: Joseph Wisecup, 1906, Adams ["Ralph W. Cokonougher" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: Subject: Obit: Joseph Wisecup, 1906, Adams Co. Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-MIME-Autoconverted: from 8bit to quoted-printable by clmboh1-smtp1.columbus.rr.com id f4UB0FF11950 * The following obituary of Joseph Wisecup is from an old typed page of paper, given to me by Anna Schmidt (Joseph's grandaughter). The paper looks like it was a typed copy of a newspaper clipping, name of newspaper unknown. However, one will notice that the thank you note that follows, went to the "Defender", which was an Adams County newspaper. I have checked microfilm copies of the Adams and Highland County newspapers in the Ohio Historical Society Archives for 1906 and was unable to find the obituary. I have a photo of Joseph Wisecup is anyone would like a scanned copy. "Joseph Wisecup surrounded by kind and loving friends, calmly and peacefully sank to rest at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles McMullen, at the close of January 11, 1906, aged 76 years, 9 months and 22 days. While regretting to leave his loved ones, yet he expressed himself as being perfectly willing to submit to the will of his Master. He expressed himself to his friends as only waiting my time to go, only waiting for the Savior's call. He remarked to Brother Edmiston the eve before his death, "What profiteth a man to gain the whole world and loseth his own soul?" It was such a comfort to him when his neighbors and friends would sing and pray for him. He said he wanted the music of the angels to charm his ears when he reached his heavenly home. During his life he was married four times, his first wife Phoeba Frost. To this union were born four children of which two died while young. His second wife was Isabel Skidmore. Three children blessed this union of which one has preceded its father. His third wife was Martha King, and his last wife, Rebecca Jones, who died about two years ago. He leaves three daughters and one son, and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his death. He united with the Christian church in early childhood. He was consciencious, warmhearted and true and ever maintained the confidence of all who knew him. In his neighborhood where he spent most of his life his table was set for all. At his home church during revivals or protracted meetings everybody was welcome to go to Bro. Wisecup's. His pleasant and amiable disposition endeared him alike to young and old. His mission here is done and his spirit has taken its flight back to Him who gave it and who has a mansion prepared for him. He has crossed the river of death, But turns and waves his hand, Pointing to the home of rest, In that bright and happy land. The midnight stars are beaming Upon his silent grave, Where he is sleeping without dreaming, The one we could not save. We know that he has found a home Above that never dies, And soon his voice will bid come And meet him in the skies. SARAH McMULLEN" ***************************************************** +++ From a local newspaper: "Card of Thanks. Editor Defender: - Please allow me space in your paper to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the sad death of our dear old father. The funeral was conducted by Revs. Curby and Edmiston at the Wesley Chapel at 2 o'clock Mrs. Chas. McMullen" ******************************************************* +++ According to his granddaughter, Anna Cokonougher Schmidt, who spoke with me (Ralph Cokonougher) in 1977, the funeral and burial of her grandfather, Joseph Wisecup, cost $80.00. ******************************************************* _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 16:27:54 -0000 From: "Ralph W. Cokonougher" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: Subject: Oral History & Obit: Margaret Wisecup, Margaret Smalley, 1860-1914,Adams Co. Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-MIME-Autoconverted: from 8bit to quoted-printable by clmboh1-smtp1.columbus.rr.com id f4UB0FF11950 The following account from her and her sister's (Margaret Wisecup Smalley) childhood was told by Mary E. Wisecup Cokonougher to her children and grandchildren, and is told on pages 28 & 29 of "History and Genealogy of The Ancestors and Relatives of Ralph William Cokonougher" by Ralph W. Cokonougher. New Holland, Ohio: RALCO Publishing Co., 1979. Isabel Skidmore Wisecup was Mary and Margaret Wisecup's stepmother, Joseph Wisecup was their father, and Proba Frost was their grandmother. This story took place in Adams County, Ohio. Mary and Margaret Wisecup felt that their stepmother, Isabelle Skidmore, was one of the meanest women who ever lived. She did not care for her stepchildren and treated them poorly. Whenever Joseph had to leave the home on business, Isabel would refuse to allow Margaret and Mary to eat, and consequently, they were forced to go hungry for long periods of time. When Proba Frost, the children's grandmother, learned of their plight, she arranged to feed the children without Isabel's knowledge. Each day, Isabel sent Mary and Margaret to a far off spring to fetch a bucket of water, one getting a bucket in the morning, and one getting a bucket in the evening. Twice a day the children's grandmother put food into a pail and hid it in the bushes near the spring. As the girls came along to do their chore, they would hunt for and find the pail, and, in that way, get at least one badly needed meal a day. Joseph had to leave on business quite often. One time when he had to leave, Isabel strongly protested his leaving, and they got into an argument. Joseph told his daughter Margaret to go to the barn and saddle his horse. Isabel ordered her not do so. Once again, Joseph told the girl to saddle his horse, and she did as she was told. Joseph then left and went about his business. As soon as he was gone, Isabel cut a switch from a yellow rose bush in the yard and whipped Margaret with it. The switch still had the thorns on it, so the girl bled profusely. By the time Joseph returned, the blood had dried so hard and so thick that he had to soak Margaret's dress from her lacerated body. It was plain that the two girls could no longer live with their stepmother so Joseph took them to their grandmother Frost and asked her to care for them. They both lived with her until Joseph's wife Isabel died. Mary then lived again with Joseph. Margaret continued to live with her grandmother until she was a fully grown adult. When Proba Frost died, Margaret and Mary Wisecup each inherited 20 acres of land from her estate. Both sold the land. ********************************************** The following transcript is from a newspaper obituary clipping of Margaret Smalley, newspaper unknown: "Margaret Wisecup, daughter of Joseph and Phoeba Wisecup was born Oct. 16, 1853; departed from this life on Christmas day, Dec. 25th, 1914, aged 61 years 2 mo. 9 days. She was united in marriage to Willis Smalley, June 1873. To this union were born 5 daughters and 3 sons; 1 daughter and one son preceding her to the better world. She leaves a husband, 2 sons and 4 daughters to mourn their loss, besides 13 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 1 brother. In 1905, she united with the Mt. Zion U.B. Church, of Grover Hill. In her death the church has lost a loyal member; the home a true wife, mother and sister. Her life has been one of blessings to those who knew her. Surely heaven has become dearer and richer by the entrance of such a life within its portals. Farewell, thou mother, darling wife, Basking in the brightness of everlasting life. May thou, in peace untold, From all harm, safe in the shepard's fold. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Northdraft. The body was laid to rest in Syloan cemetery, four miles west of Chelsea." _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 16:36:19 -0000 From: "Ralph W. Cokonougher" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: Subject: Obit: Hazel Wisecup (Hazel Hester), 1970, Ross Co. Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-MIME-Autoconverted: from 8bit to quoted-printable by clmboh1-smtp1.columbus.rr.com id f4UB0FF11950 * The following 10 March 1970 obituary is from "The Greenfield Times", Greenfield, Ohio, page 8. Hazel and her husband, Jim Wisecup, lived for many years on Lower Twin Creek in Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio. "Mrs. Hazel Wisecup. Mrs. Hazel I. Wisecup, 62, Greenfield Rt. 1, died Monday at 10:30 p.m. in Greenfield Manor. Born Nov. 1, 1907 in Ross County, she was a daughter of David and Mary Jane Grieves Hester. On Sept. 22, 1926, she married James R. Wisecup, who survives. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons and three daughters, John R. Wisecup, of Union City, Calif., James F. Wisecup, of Pomeroy, Jerry T. Wisecup, Mrs. Robert (Mildred) Glenn and Mrs. Richard (Eileen) Head, all of Greenfield, and Mrs. Jack (Donna) Hill, of Chillicothe; a brother and a sister, Elmer Hester and Mrs. Frank Seville, both of Columbus; a niece, Mrs. Frederick Hurless, of Hollywood, Fla., and 17 grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, two brothers and three sisters. Last rites will be read Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Murray funeral home. Rev. Noble Miller and Rev. Clair S. Emerick will officiate. Interment will be made in South Salem cemetery. Friends will be received at Murray's after 2 p.m., Wednesday." _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V01 Issue #99 ******************************************