OHIO STATEWIDE FILES OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List Issue 180 *********************************************************************** 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 180 Today's Topics: #1 Misc documents: Howard Cokonougher ["Ralph W. Cokonougher" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: Subject: Misc documents: Howard Cokonougher, Ross Co. Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed MIME-Version: 1.0 The following are document transcripts from the life of Howard Cokonougher (Bill Cokonougher), son of John Cokonougher and Amelia Cokonougher of Wisecup Hill, Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio. **************************************** CRADLE ROLL CERTIFICATE - SOUTH SALEM, OHIO "This is to Certify That Howard William Cokonougher Born August 14, 1922 has been admitted to THE CRADLE ROLL DEPARTMENT of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School. Enrolled Oct. 1922. Signed / Paul J. Wachs, Pastor. Signed / O. M. Bayliss, Superintendent. Signed / Mrs. Joseph E. Cokonougher, Superintendent of Cradle Roll Department. The Methodist Book Concern. New York-Cincinnati." ***************************************** "UNCLE SAM'S CITIZENSHIP TRAINING CORPS. This is to certify that Howard William Cokonougher is a regularly enlisted member in UNCLE SAM'S CITIZENSHIP TRAINING CORPS. He has faithfully performed the work required and is now entitled to the rank indicated by the seal affixed to this Certificate. Seal for Private: E.G. Shaw, Principal; Daisy M. Amole, Teacher; May 17,1929, Date. Seal for Lieutenant: E.G. Shaw, Principal; Faye Noel, Teacher; May 16, 1930, Date." ***************************************** "OHIO PUPILS READING CIRCLE. Columbus, Ohio. This is to Certify, That Howard Cokonougher of Buckskin Twp., Ross County, has read under the auspices of the Ohio Teachers Reading Circle, the Books named below, which constitute the First year of the Course as chosen by the Board of Control, and authorized by the Ohio State Teachers' Association. Toy Town. Bobby and Betty At Play. The Story-A-Day Book. Good Times. Billy Boys Book. Jno. J. Richeson, President of Ohio State Teachers Association. J. V. Nelson, President of the Board of Control. W. S. Coy, Corresponding Sec'y Q.T.R.C. E.G. Shaw, Superintendent or Principal." ******************************************* "OHIO PUPILS READING CIRCLE. Columbus, Ohio. This is to Certify, That Howard Cokonougher of Ross County, has read under the auspices of the Ohio Teachers Reading Circle, the Books named below, which constitute the 1930-31 year of the Course as chosen by the Board of Control, and authorized by the Ohio State Teachers' Association. Three White Cats of Arugnon. Billy Boy on the Farm. Kiplillie. D.J. Boour, President Ohio Education Association. U.L. Light, President of the Board of Control. W.S. Coy, Corresponding Sec'y O.T.R.C. E.G. Shaw, Superintendent or Principal." ******************************************** "OHIO PUPILS READING CIRCLE. Columbus, Ohio. This is to Certify, That Howard Cokonougher of Ross County, has read under the auspices of the Ohio Teachers Reading Circle, the Books named below, which constitute the 1931-1932 year of the Course as chosen by the Board of Control, and authorized by the Ohio State Teachers' Association. Sonny Elephant - Bigham, Teddy Horse - Youman, In Field and Forest - Dunn, Moccasined Feet - Wolfschlager. J. R. Williams, President Ohio Education Association. Oren J. Barnes, President of the Board of Control. W.S. Coy, Corresponding Sec'y O.T.R.C. E.G. Shaw, Superintendent or Principal." ******************************************** "OHIO PUPILS READING CIRCLE. Columbus, Ohio. This is to Certify, That Howard Cokonougher of Ross County, has read under the auspices of the Ohio Teachers Reading Circle, the Books named below, which constitute the 1932-1933 year of the Course as chosen by the Board of Control, and authorized by the Ohio State Teachers' Association. Red Man or White - Clyde Ford, Young Prince Hubert - Baldwin, Pinkie at Camp Cherokee - H.S. Whitehead. J. R. Williams, President Ohio Education Association. Oren J. Barnes, President of the Board of Control. W. S. Coy, Corresponding Sec'y O.T.R.C. E.G. Shaw, Superintendent or Principal." ******************************************** "OHIO PUPILS READING CIRCLE. Columbus, Ohio. This is to Certify, That Howard Cokonougher of Ross County, has read under the auspices of the Ohio Teachers Reading Circle, the Books named below, which constitute the 1934-35 year of the Course as chosen by the Board of Control, and authorized by the Ohio State Teachers' Association. Wind in the Willows - Grahame, Narratives of His Marvelous Travels - Munchausen, Silver Chief - O'Brien. B.F. Stanton, President Ohio Education Association. H. E. Ryder, President of the Board of Control. W. S. Coy, Corresponding Sec'y O.T.R.C. E.G. Shaw, Superintendent or Principal." ******************************************** "OHIO PUPILS READING CIRCLE. THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF OHIO. Be it known that Howard Cokonougher having completed a FOUR YEARS' COURSE of Reading prescribed for THE PUPILS OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE STATE by the Board of Control of the OHIO TEACHERS READING CIRCLE is hereby granted this DIPLOMA as a mark of honor. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF we have subscribed our names and affixed the seal of this Board. Given at Columbus, Ohio May 19, A.D. 1933. Signed / H. W. Hodson, President Board of Control. Signed / B. O. Skinner, Director of Education. Signed / W. S. Coy, Corresponding Secretary. Signed / J. R. Williams, President Ohio Education Association." ******************************************** "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION. WASHINGTON, D.C. National Service Life Insurance. Date Insurance Effective: December 1, 1942. Certificate No. N- 7 105 758. This Certifies That Howard W. Cokonougher has applied for insurance in the amount of $ 3,000., payable in case of death. Subject to the payment of the premiums required, this insurance is granted under the authority of The National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, and subject in all respects to the provisions of such Act, of any amendments thereto, and of all regulations thereunder, now in force or hereafter adopted, all of which, together with the application for this insurance, and the terms and condition published under authority of the Act, shall constitute the contract. Frank F." (last name unreadable), "Administrator of Veterans' Affairs. Countersigned at Washington, D.C. Jan. 12/1943. A. Friedman, Registrar. To: Mrs. Amelia I. Cokonougher, R.R. 1, Lyndon, Ohio. Insurance Form 360. IMPORTANT NOTICE. Pending completion of the policy applied for, this certificate is issued as evidence that National Service Life Insurance, in the amount specified, has been granted the individual named, subject to the provisions of The National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, and subsequent amendments. If the person to whom this certificate is sent is other than the individual named therein, it is sent to you for safekeeping in accordance with directions contained in the application and you should notify the insured of receipt. This insurance, or part of it in multiples of $500 (but not less than $1,000), may be converted at any time after it has been in force 1 year and within 5 years from the effective date, to a policy of insurance on the Ordinary Life, 20-Payment Life, or 30-Payment Life plans. Unless changed to another plan of insurance, the policy will terminate at the expiration of the 5-year period. The insured may change the beneficiary without the consent of the previous beneficiary named. This insurance is not assignable and is not subject to the claims of creditors. Should a claim arise under this insurance, it should be directed to the Veterans' Administration, Washington, D.C., in order to secure a prompt settlement. It will not be necessary to consult or employ an attorney, claim agent, or other person to secure benefits under this insurance, but if one is consulted or employed, the law prohibits the payment of any fee except as allowed by the Veterans' Administration or by a court in a judgment on the policy. (See Secs. 616 and 617, National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940.) Always give the certificate number when corresponding with the Veterans' Administration regarding this insurance. U.S. Government Printing Office 16-18128" ********************************************** "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION. WASHINGTON, D.C. National Service Life Insurance. Date Insurance Effective: June 1, 1942. Certificate No. N- 10 719 420. This Certifies That Howard William Cokonougher has applied for insurance in the amount of $ 7,000., payable in case of death. Subject to the payment of the premiums required, this insurance is granted under the authority of The National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, and subject in all respects to the provisions of such Act, of any amendments thereto, and of all regulations thereunder, now in force or hereafter adopted, all of which, together with the application for this insurance, and the terms and condition published under authority of the Act, shall constitute the contract. Frank F." (last name unreadable), "Administrator of Veterans' Affairs. Countersigned at Washington, D.C. June 3, 1943. P W Parker, Registrar. To: Mrs. Amelia Irene Cokonougher, Route #1, Lyndon, Ohio. Insurance Form 360. IMPORTANT NOTICE. This certificate is issued as evidence that National Service Life Insurance, in the amount specified, has been granted the individual named, subject to the provisions of The National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, and subsequent amendments. If the person to whom this certificate is sent is other than the individual named therein, it is sent to you for safekeeping in accordance with directions contained in the application and you should notify the insured of receipt. This insurance, or part of it in multiples of $500 (but not less than $1,000), may be converted at any time after it has been in force 1 year and within 5 years from the effective date, to a policy of insurance on the Ordinary Life, 20-Payment Life, or 30-Payment Life plans. Unless changed to another plan of insurance, the policy will terminate at the expiration of the 5-year period. The insured may change the beneficiary without the consent of the previous beneficiary named. This insurance is not assignable and is not subject to the claims of creditors. Should a claim arise under this insurance, it should be directed to the Veterans' Administration, Washington, D.C., in order to secure a prompt settlement. It will not be necessary to consult or employ an attorney, claim agent, or other person to secure benefits under this insurance, but if one is consulted or employed, the law prohibits the payment of any fee except as allowed by the Veterans' Administration or by a court in a judgment on the policy. (See Secs. 616 and 617, National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940.) Always give the certificate number when corresponding with the Veterans' Administration regarding this insurance. 16-18128-1 U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943" ********************************************** "VETERANS ADMINISTRATION. 1240 East 9th Street; Cleveland, Ohio 44199. January 6, 1972. File Number 27363437 00 HWCOKON. This is to certify that Howard W Cokonougher; Rte 2; Frankfort, OH 45628 is awarded Veterans Administration Benefits as shown below. Monthly Rate Beginning Date $0132.00 10-12-71 0119.85 01-01-72 It is most important that you note the contents of any attachments. VA Form(s) 6896, attachment. Your representative appeared on your behalf. Show veteran's full name and VA file number on all correspondence. If VA number is unknown, show service number. VA FORM 20-822, APR 1971 VETERAN OR BENEFICIARY - 2." ************************************************* "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. Notice of Social Insurance Award. Claim Number 281-26-0568HA Date: 3/01/72 This is a notice that the person(s) named below will become entitled to the insurance benefits shown payable under Title II of the Social Security Act, if and when the disability impairment of the insured person has continued for at least six consecutive calendar months and provided he meets all other statutory requirements. Name and address of payee as the claimant or as representative of the claimant: Howard Cokonougher; RR2; Frankfort, OH 45628. Type of Benefit: Disability. Date of Entitlement: 4/72. Monthly Benefit: $96.60. Amount of first check: $96.60. We have included your earnings from the railroad industry in figuring your social security benefit. If additional work in that industry together with your past railroad service totals 120 months, please notify any Social Security Office promptly. Your first check should be received early in the month following the date of entitlement shown above unless your condition improves or you return to work before that month. Although the evidence shows that you are disabled, the law requires that your disability must exist for at least 6 full calendar months before you can qualify for disability insurance benefits. The enclosed booklet lists the events you must report to the Social Security Administration. It is also most important that you report promptly if any of these events occur before the month your benefits begin since any change in your status could affect the determination. If you have any questions or wish additional information about your benefits, please get in touch with any social security office. Most questions can be handled by telephone or mail. If you visit an office, however, please take this notice with you. NOTICE: If you believe that this determination is not correct, you may request that your claim be reexamined. If you want this reconsideration, you must request it not later than 6 months from the date of entitlement shown above. You may make your request through any social security office. If additional evidence is available, you should submit it with your request. Signed / Robert M. Ball, Commissioner of Social Security. FORM SSA-30 (9-71) BDI KEEP AS A PERMANENT RECORD - DO NOT DESTROY." ************************************************ Obituary from page 2 of the 6 Dec. 1984 Washington C.H., Ohio "Record-Herald": "FUNERALS. HOWARD W. COKONOUGHER. Greenfield, Ohio - Howard William (Bill) Cokonougher, 62, of 2255 Cliff Run Road, Bainbridge, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Cokonougher was born Aug. 14, 1922, in Ross County to John Henry and Amelia Irene Miller Cokonougher. He was a farmer and a former employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and a veteran of World War II, U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Surviving is his wife, the former Viola Mae Hester, whom he married Oct. 1, 1946; two sons, Ralph William Cokonougher, of New Holland, and Clifford Eugene Cokonougher, of Greenfield; two daughters, Mrs. Judy Louise (Ronald) Brill and Mrs. Shirley Ann (Robert) Davis, both of Washington C.H.; 12 grandchildren and six step-grandchildren; one brother, John Henry Cokonougher Jr. of Chillicothe, and Mrs. Geraldine J. (Melvin) Barnhart, of Greenfield. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Murray Funeral Home, Greenfield, with Danny Dodds, pastor of the Greenfield Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in the South Salem Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday after 4 p.m." ************************************************************* _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ______________________________ ------=_NextPart_000_064E_01C152C2.3474FDE0 Content-Type: message/rfc822; name="Obit_ Bessie Hester _ Bessie Forsythe, Ross Co.eml" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Obit_ Bessie Hester _ Bessie Forsythe, Ross Co.eml" X-Message: #2 Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2001 20:35:05 +0000 From: "Ralph W. Cokonougher" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: Subject: Obit: Bessie Hester / Bessie Forsythe, Ross Co Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed MIME-Version: 1.0 The following obituary is from the 4 Sept. 2001 Hillsboro, Ohio "Times-Gazette", page 2, col. 3. An identical obituary also appeared in the 1 Sept 2001 edition of the same newspaper, but was mistakenly placed under the wrong heading of "Lester H. 'Bud' Dunn. 1909-2001." "Bessie Mae Hester. 1925 - 2001. Bessie Mae Hester, 76, of South Salem, died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2001 at the Chillicothe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 31, 1925 in Ross County, she was the daughter of Irvin and Mary (Ross) Forsythe. Survivors include one daughter, Phyllis Hester, of Columbus; one grandson, Derek Hester, of Columbus; and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Anna Rhodes, of South Salem, and John and Opal Rhodes, of Rainsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Hester, on April 14, 1991; one brother, Homer; and an infant brother and sister. She was a member of the Greenfield Church of Christ and had been a nurse's aid in the Greenfield Area Medical Center for 19 years, retiring in 1985. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 at the Murray-Fettro Funeral Home in Greenfield with the Rev. Robert K. Blaine officiating. Burial will follow in the South Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home." ********************************************** Obituary from the 2 Sept. 2001, Sunday, Columbus, Ohio, "The Columbus Dispatch", page C10, Col. 3: "HESTER. Bessie Mae Hester, 76, of South Salem, Oh., died 7:50 a.m. Friday, August 31, 2001 at Chillicothe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 31, 1925 in Ross County, Oh. daughter of Irvin and Mary (Ross) Forsythe. Survived by daughter, Phyllis Hester of Columbus; grandson, Derek Hester of Columbus; sisters and brother-in-law, Anna Rhodes of South Salem, John and Opal Rhodes of Rainsboro. Preceded in death by husband David W. Hester, April 14, 1991, brother Homer and an infant brother and sister. Member Greenfield Church of Christ. Nurse's Aid at Greenfield Area Medical Center for 19 years, retiring in 1985. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Monday at MURRAY-FETTRO FUNERAL HOME, Greenfield, Oh., where funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 4 with Rev. Robert K. Blaine officiating. Burial South Salem Cemetery." *********************************** _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ______________________________ ------=_NextPart_000_064E_01C152C2.3474FDE0 Content-Type: message/rfc822; name="Obit_ Dott Cokonougher _ Dott Nevin, Ross & Highland Co..eml" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Obit_ Dott Cokonougher _ Dott Nevin, Ross & Highland Co..eml" X-Message: #3 Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2001 20:41:37 +0000 From: "Ralph W. Cokonougher" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: Subject: Obit: Dott Cokonougher / Dott Nevin, Ross & Highland Co. Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed MIME-Version: 1.0 The following obituary is from the 15 July 1998 Washington C.H., Ohio "Record-Herald", page 2, col. 6. There are two errors in the obituary. Daughter Karen "Jean" (Wyla) Goddard, Jr. was not listed, and daughter Susan should be listed as Susan (Rod) Hiestand, not Goddard. "Dott Mae Cokonougher. Dott Mae Cokonougher, age 78, of 340 Mirabeau St., Greenfield, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at her residence. She was born May 4, 1920 in Ross County, Ohio, to Joseph and Alice Virginia Storts Nevin. Mrs. Cokonougher was a 1938 graduate of Bainbridge High School, a homemaker and a member of the East Monroe United Methodist Church for 45 years. She taught Sunday School for 25 years. Mrs. Cokonougher was preceded in death by her husband, Jay A. Cokonougher, on March 19, 1996; sons James J. on Dec. 12, 1988, John on Aug. 9, 1987 and Ronald on Sept. 16, 1944; grandson Tyler Orner on July 17, 1974; brothers Edward (Hap) Nevin and Everett (Fritz) Nevin; and by sisters Marjorie Chambliss and Louise Riley. She is survived by son Larry D. (Jo) Cokonougher of Greenfield; daughters Carol A. (Dennis) Orner of Hamilton, Ohio, and Susan (Rod) Goddard Jr. and Joellen Cokonougher, both of Greenfield; daughter-in-law Sonnie (Wendell) George of Greenfield, sister Jessie M. Hinshaw of Piketon, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 16 at the Murray Funeral Home in Greenfield. The Rev. Terry Washburn will preside and burial will follow in the South Salem Cemetery. Visiting hours at the funeral home are scheduled for 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15." _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ______________________________ ------=_NextPart_000_064E_01C152C2.3474FDE0 Content-Type: message/rfc822; name="Obit_ Evelyn Shinkle _ Evelyn Ruddle _ Evelyn Beath, Ross Co..eml" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Obit_ Evelyn Shinkle _ Evelyn Ruddle _ Evelyn Beath, Ross Co..eml" X-Message: #4 Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2001 20:44:59 +0000 From: "Ralph W. Cokonougher" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: Subject: Obit: Evelyn Shinkle / Evelyn Ruddle / Evelyn Beath, Ross Co. Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed MIME-Version: 1.0 From the Tuesday, 4 Sept. 2001, Hillsboro, Ohio "Times-Gazette", page 2, col. 1: "Evelyn Ruth Shinkle. 1922 - 2001. Evelyn Ruth Shinkle, 79, of Frankfort, died at 5:55 a.m. Monday, Sept. 3, 2001 at Hearth & Care in Greenfield. She was born June 1, 1922 in Bourneville, the daughter of James Joseph Beath and Iva Melvirah (Skeen) Beath. She was retired from the U.S. Shoe Factory in Greenfield after more than 30 years of employment. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Robert Kelley, of Hillsboro, W. Va., and Melinda and Donnie Ward, of Frankfort; two sons and daughters-in-law, Walter Jr., and Diane Ruddle, of Greenfield, and Dennis and Jalene Ruddle, of Wilmington; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Homer Beath, of Chillicothe, Harold and Janice Beath, of Hillsboro, and Verlin and Bonnie Beath, of Ripley; and by one sister, Bernice Duff, of Greenfield. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Ruddle, who died June 15, 1974; her second husband, Francis Shinkle, who died July 29, 1982; granddaughter, Saundra Kelley; three brothers, Howard Beath, Heber Beath and Virgil Beath; and her parents James and Iva (Skeen) Beath. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001 at the Murray-Fettro Funeral Home in Greenfield with the Rev. John Quist officiating. Burial will be in the Twin Township Cemetery in Bourneville. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home." -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V01 Issue #180 *******************************************