STARK COUNTY OHIO - OBIT:  MENEGAY, Simon (d. 1909)
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      Simon Menegay, perhaps the oldest citizen of this section in point of 
continuous residence, died at his home on West Gorgas Street, Saturday 
morning, aged 79 years. Mr. Menegay was sick for several weeks and his death 
was caused by paralysis. His father was Claude Joseph Menegay, who came to 
America with his family in 1828, and settled just west of where Louisville 
now is. Here he acquired 1000 acres of land and gave 80 acres to each member 
of his family of eleven children. The house which he built is yet standing 
but it was remodeled some years ago. It is related that the first Catholic 
service in this section was held by missionary priests in the Menegay home.
     Simon Menegay was born at the old homestead in 1830 and with the 
exception of five years, during which he resided in Louisville, spent his 
entire life there. In 1850, he and Miss Elizabeth Monnot were married and 
they lived happily together until 1882, when Mrs. Menegay died. The children 
who are living are: Louis Menegay, of Cleveland; Eugene Menegay, of Canton; 
Charles X. Menegay, of Canton; Frank X. Menegay, of Chippewa Lake; Henry 
Menegay, of Canton; Mrs. Eugenia Faivre, of Dewitt, Mich; Mrs. Louis Ley, of 
Canton; and Miss Annie Menegay, of Louisville. One son, Joseph Menegay, died 
some years ago.
     Mr. Menegay held the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. He was a 
life-long Democrat and held the office of trustee of Nimishillen township for 
several terms. He was a faithful and earnest member of St. Louis church and 
was on the church council for more than forty years.
     Funeral services were held at St. Louis church on Tuesday morning and 
the attendance was very large. The services were conducted by Rev. Francis 
Senner, the pastor. The pall bearers were; John Jacquet, Josiah McKimm, John 
S. Myers, A.J. Zelger, Frank Paumier, and A.J. Metzger. The remains were 
entombed in St. Louis cemetery.
Louisville Herald    Date of death  30 Oct. 1909    Submitted by Anita A. 
Rippel

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