Henry Morris
1806 - 1877 (70 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Henry Morris was born on 14 Apr 1806 in Bracken County, Kentucky; died on 08 Jan 1877 in Near Columbus Grove, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: Allen County Judge in Court of Common Pleas, appointed by the legislature, served for seven years.
- Occupation: Baptist minister
- Residence: Farm of Henry Morris
- Census: 1850, Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
- Census: 1870, Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
- Residence: 1880, 1880 plat map Henry Morris farm 139 acres
Notes:
Henry and Margaret Morris settled on Section Three, Town Two, South Range, Seven East, in October 1832, in Putnam County, Ohio. They lived on the farm and farmed and Father preached the gospel of Jesus Christ until his death. They raised ten children. They were the first settlers in that neighborhood. Their nearest neighbor was [sic] S. S. and J. J. Clevenger, three miles west of them. Judge Henry Morris, a native of Kentucky, came to Clark County, Ohio with his parents in 1812, when but six years of age.
In the fall of 1832 he came to the farm on which his widow now lives, and where he died in 1877. It was then Putnam County, and in 1833 he was made the first associate judge of the Territory, which he held three years, and then resigned to attend to home duties. He was a leader in the affairs of the community, as well as in religious matters, being a teacher for over thirty years of the doctrine of predestination. His parents were Joseph M. and Lovina (Drake) Morris, who died in Clark County, Ohio. He was married August 30, 1832 to Margaret Weaver, born May 11, 1812, in Clark County, Ohio, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hempleman) Weaver, natives of Virginia, but very early settlers of Clark County. The children born to this union were George, living in Monroe township, this county; Mrs. Elizabeth Hartman, residing in Monroe Township, this county; Mrs. Lovina Holcomb (deceased, leaving one son, Henry M., who is now residing in Russell County, Kansas); Joseph, a physician in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; Mrs. Sarah Crables [sic] (deceased, leaving a son, Henry M., in Russell County, Kansas, and a daughter, Mrs. Bogard [sic] in Putnam County, Ohio); Mrs. Mary Schaeffer, residing in Putnam County, Ohio; John, residing in Russell County, Kansas; Mrs. Ellen [sic] Schlosser [sic] and Mrs. Catherine Schlosser [sic].
From History of Allen County, Ohio. 1885.
Father H. Morris was a consistent members of the Old School Baptist Church and a fervent Democrat."
From data collected by William H. Morris. Dated 12-14-1966
Henry Morris followed farming but like his father, he was a minister of the gospel, in the Baptist faith, being recorded as one of the pioneer ministers in the history of Putnam County. His teacher was his father, Joseph Morris. It says he was ordained in a Baptist Church about fifty miles south of his home, in Oldtown [Chillicothe], in the same church where he and Margaret met.
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:678927&id=I0053
1808 Family moved to Clark County Ohio
8 Oct 1832 Putnam County
1834 Judge
Became a judge when Putnam County was organized in 1834 in the Court of Common Pleas, served for 7 years. Good speaker. Always in demand at public gatherings.
Obituary from findagrave
DIED
At his residence, three miles west of Columbus Grove, Monday morning, January 8th, 1877, of paralysis of the heart, Henry Morris, aged 70 years, 8 months and 84 days.
One by one the old pioneers of the country are dropping into the grave, and but a little while and the tales of the early days will only be told by those who have heard them from the lips of those who have passed to their reward.
Henry Morris, better known throughout the country as "Judge" Morris, was born in Kentucky in 1806, and came to Clark county, this State, when only 4 years old. He remained in Clark county until 26 years of age, at which age he was married, and then moved to Putnam county, settling on the farm from which he will to-day be carried to the grave. This county was organized in 18[??], Mr. Morris settled here in 18[??], and in consequence of both labor and length of residence is entitled to be ranked as one of our pioneers. He was a constant Christian, a good neighbor, and leaves behind him a family of 8 children and his aged companion.
It is superfluous for us to undertake a eulogy of the virtues of the Judge before a community in which he has been so long established, but we can hardly refrain from saying that if the position occupied by the children of the Judge does not speak volumns in favor of their home training, then we have made a serious mistake in our conception of the result of home influence.
For the incidents of his death we are under obligations to Dr. Joseph Morris, a son, and one of our oldest practicing physician. He was called to his father the Sunday evening before death, his father complaining of sharp pains shooting across his breast and down his arms. The Doctor found the pulse at 60 per minute full and strong, and his condition very nearly normal. After a thorough diagnosis of the case he pronounced it Neuralgia, and leaving his directions returned to town.
Monday morning the Judge got up, dressed himself, and sat at the breakfast table with the family as usual, though still suffering considerably from the Neuralgia. After breakfast he asked Mrs. Morris to bring in some wood for the fire-place, and then laid down on the lounge in the sitting-room. Mrs. Morris brought in one load, and, in passing, asked him how he felt, to which he replied, "about the same." It was only a few steps to the wood house and perhaps not a half moment elapsed between the time of asking the question and the return of the lady with the second load of wood, but in that half moment the dark angel had come and gone and Henry Morris had passed out of the darkness into the light.
Doctor Morris tells us there were no dangerous symptoms at the time of the diagnosis the evening before, and the actions of Mr. Morris would indicate nothing serious, and expressed his opinion that the cause of death was the Neuralgia striking the heart producing paralysis of that organ.
Henry Morris Last will
Proceedings had in the probate court of Allen County Ohio held at the courthouse in Lima in said county on the 13th day of January AD 1877. Be it remembered that on the 13th day of January AD 1877 the court made an order herein which said order is in the words and figures following to wit: the last will and testament of Henry Morris was this day produced in court and thereupon came Daniel Schlosser Nathan Schlosser and Eliza J. Schlosser the three subscribing witnesses to said will and in open court upon their oathes testify to the due execution of said will which said testimony was reduced to writing and by said witnesses subscribed and filed with said will and the court being satisfied from said testimony that said will was legally attested and executed and that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and under no restraint, ordered that said will and testimony be recorded and thereafter to wit on the 16th day of January AD 1877 came Margaret Morris the widow of said testator and upon hearing her rights under said will and also under the law fully explained to her by the court she did then and there elect to take under the said will G W Overmyer probate judge. The will referred to in forgoing order is herein recorded in the words and figures following to wit - I Henry Morris of Monroe Township, Allen County and state of Ohio being of sound mind and memory but advanced in years and somewhat feeble in body do make sign and seal this my last will and testament this nineteen 19th day of September One Thousand Eight and Hundred and Seventy Six in the manner following to wit after my debts and funeral expenses are paid I will my wife Margaret have all rents and profits of all the lands and real estate that I may be in possession of at my death and the interest on all money I may have on interest together with the interest on all money arising from the sale of any property. She having the right to sell any property, she may see fit the foregoing as giving in lieu of Dower so long as she may live or remain my widow, but if she sees fit to marry again then to have dower in real and personal property according to law, but under no circumstances she shall not sell or lease the real estate more than two years at one time, and I appoint my son George to rent the real estate collect rent take charge of her money collect interest and pay rent and interest to her yearly, and after the death of my wife Margaret my property both personal and real be disposed of in the following manner. The heirs of my daughter Levina have eight hundred dollars and the heirs of my daughter Sarah have eight hundred dollars. My son George have five hundred dollars, my daughter Elizabeth have five hundred dollars, my son Joseph have one hundred dollars, my daughter Mary have five hundred dollars, my son John B. have nine hundred dollars, my daughter Elenar have five hundred dollars, my daughter Katharine have five hundred dollars, and what may be left if any to be equally divided between my following named children (to wit), George, Elizabeth, Joseph Henry, Mary, John B., Elanor, and Katharine. I will my son George Morris to be executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. Signed Henry Morris (seal), at the request of the testator and in his presence we subscribe our names as witnesses Daniel Schlosser Nathan Schlosser wife Eliza J. Schlosser. Testimon to said will referred to in the foregoing order is herein recorded in the words and figures following to wit: the state of Ohio Allen County SS. Allen Probate court we Daniel Schlosser Nathan Schlosser and Eliza J. Schlosser being duly sword in open court this 13th day of January AD 1877 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testimony of Henry Morris hereunto annexed that we saw the said Henry Morris the testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. Daniel Schlosser, Nathan Schlosser Eliza J. Schlosser sworn in open court and subscribed before me by said Daniel Schlosser Nathan Schlosser and Eliza Schlosser this 13th day of January AD 1877 and signed G W Overmyer Probate Judge.
Henry Morris
Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
Agriculture Census, 28 September 1850
Acres of Land
Improved - 100
Unimproved 105
Cash value of farm 5000
Value of farming implements and machinery 100
Livestock
Horses - 6
milch cows- 8
other cattle -16
sheep - 28
swine - 20
value of live stock – 400
wheat, bushels of - 464
Indian corn, bushels of – 800
Oats, bushels of, 50
Wool, lbs of – 100
Irish potatoes, bush. of - 100
Value of orchard produce in dollars - 14
butter, lbs of - 350
Cheese, lbs of - 100
Hay, tons of - 12
Maples sugar, lbs of – 5
Value of home manufacture - 30
Value of animals slaughtered - 30
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Henry Morris
Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
1860 Agriculture Census
Acres of Land -
Improved - 115
unimproved - 90
cash value of farm - 6150
value of farming implements and machinery - 6
Live Stock 1 June 1860
Horses - 11
Milch cows - 7
Working oxen -2
Other cattle - 17
Sheep - 54
Swine - 8
Value of live stock – 1112
Produce during the year ending June 1, 1860
Wheat, bushels of - 230
Rye, bushels of - 34
Indian corn, bushels of - 800
Oats, bushels of - 205
Wool, lbs of - 200
Irish potatoes, bushels of - 8
Butter, lbs of - 100
Hay, tons of - 4
Molasses, gallons of and from what made - 2
Value of animals slaughtered - 100
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Henry Morris
Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
Agriculture Census, 27 Jul 1870
Improved acres of land - 85
Woodland acres - 72
Value of farm - 6200
Value of farming implements and machinery - 110
Total amount of wages paid during the year including value of board – 75
Horses - 10
Milch cows - 6
other cattle - 8
sheep - 28
swine - 9
value of all livestock – 600
Winter wheat - 225
Indian corn - 750
Oats - 180
wool – 60
Irish potatoes – 20
butter – 400
Clover seed 20
Birth:
14 Apr 1804
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65300223/henry-morrisHenry married Margaret Weaver on 30 Aug 1832 in London, Madison County, Ohio. Margaret (daughter of George Weaver and Elizabeth Hempleman) was born on 11 May 1812 in South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio; died on 07 Sep 1891 in Near Columbus Grove, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. George Morris
was born on 02 Oct 1833 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 16 Oct 1927 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. - 3. Elizabeth Morris was born on 28 Sep 1835 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 31 Aug 1923 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 4. Lavina Morris was born on 3 Apr 1837 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 10 Nov 1857 in Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 5. Dr. Joseph Morris was born on 10 Dec 1838 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 24 Jan 1902 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 6. Sarah Morris was born on 06 Oct 1840 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 04 Apr 1864; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 7. Henry Morris was born on 3 Dec 1842 in Ohio; died on 30 Apr 1895 in Watonwan County, Minnesota; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota.
- 8. Mary Morris was born on 05 Aug 1845 in Near Columbus Grove, Allen County, Ohio; died on 10 Oct 1902 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 9. John Benjamin Morris was born on 22 Jul 1847 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 19 Nov 1895 in Neosho Falls, Woodson County, Kansas; was buried in Cedarvale Cemetery, Neosho Falls, Woodson County, Kansas.
- 10. Ellen Morris was born on 25 Jul 1849 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 11 Nov 1923 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 11. Catherine Morris was born on 7 Aug 1851 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 25 May 1934 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
Generation: 2
2. 
George Morris (1.Henry1) was born on 02 Oct 1833 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 16 Oct 1927 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1860, Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
- Census: 1870, Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
- Census: 1910, Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
Notes:
Pioneer Passes
George Morris, 93, succumbs to illness at farm home in Allen-co
Columbus Grove, Oct. 17 – (Special) – George Morris, retired farmer, of Monroe-tp, died at his home Sunday morning, following an illness of general debility. Had he lived until Thursday, he would have reached the age of 84 years. He lived his life-time in the some district, three miles southwest of Columbus Grove, where he was born in 1833.
Up to a few years ago, across the road, less than 60 rods away, lived Mrs. Elizabeth Hartman, who was 90 years of age at the time she died. She too was born in the same district in which she lived.
Morris and Mrs. Hartman were children of Judge Henry Morris, one of Allen-co’s first white settlers. The first white settler had arrived in Lima just two years before George Morris was born. A year before the Shawnees started their westward trek and Allen co was cleared of Indians.
Mrs. Hartman was not quite 30 when she was married and for 70 years she and her brother lived on adjoining farms. Altho the district is southwest of Columbus Grove, the farm lands lie in the Monroe-tp, Allen-co.
Morris saw the dense forests of northern Allen-co developed into fertile fields of the farming community.
He is survived by five children, Mrs. Maggie Morris Trumbo, of Columbus Grove; John B. Morris of Rushville, Ind., the Misses Anna and Catherine Morris and George Morris, Jr., residing at the family home. His wife died many years ago.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the country residence.
Interment will be in Truro cemetery, just south of his home.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Monday, 17 October 1927, page 4.
From the 1870 US census
Name: George Morris
Age in 1870: 36
Birth Year: abt 1834
Birthplace: Ohio
Dwelling Number: 300
Home in 1870: Monroe, Allen, Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Beaverdam
Occupation: Farmer
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 655
Real Estate Value: 3600
Inferred Spouse: Sarah E Morris
Inferred Children: Margaret Morris
Nancy Morris
Martin Morris
Lovina Morris
Household Members:
Name Age
George Morris 36
Sarah E Morris 32
Margaret Morris 9
Henry Morris 8
Martin Morris 2
Lovina Morris 8/12
From the 1880 US census
Name: George Morris
Age: 46
Birth Date: Abt 1834
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1880: Monroe, Allen, Ohio, USA
Dwelling Number: 68
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sarah Moris
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
George Moris 46
Sarah Moris 42
Margret Moris 20
Henry Moris 18
Newton Moris 12
Levina Moris 10
John Moris 9
Ida Moris 6
Ira Moris 3
1920 US census - some of the adult children still live with their widowed father.
Name: George Morris
Age: 86
Birth Year: abt 1834
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1920: Monroe, Allen, Ohio
House Number: Farm
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: general farm
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
George Morris 86
Newton Morris 52
Annie S Morris 50
Ida M Morris 45
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75200914/george-morrisGeorge married Elizabeth Margaret Begg on 17 Dec 1857 in Putnam County, Ohio. Elizabeth was born on 28 Mar 1836 in Ohio; died on 4 Oct 1865; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. William "Willie" Morris was born on 8 Dec 1858 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 19 Sep 1864 in Monroe, Monroe County, Indiana; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 13. Marguerite M. “Margaret” Morris was born on 13 Sep 1860 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 11 Aug 1943 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 14. Henry Morris was born on 11 Jul 1862 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 13 Apr 1935 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
George married Sarah Virginia Cunningham on 21 Mar 1867 in Putnam County, Ohio. Sarah (daughter of Dr. William Cunningham and Anna Ewalt) was born on 15 Oct 1837 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; died on 08 Aug 1890 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Newton Cummingham Morris was born on 1 Jan 1868 in Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio; died on 7 Aug 1935; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 16. Anna Levinia Morris was born on 11 Sep 1869 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 14 Feb 1965 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 17. John Brice Morris was born on 28 Nov 1870 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 11 Jun 1957 in Rushville, Rush County, Indiana; was buried in East Hill Shrine Mausoleum, Rushville, Rush County, Indiana.
- 18. Fannie Morris was born on 4 Jan 1872; died on 23 Jan 1872; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 19. Ida May Morris was born on 16 May 1874 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Feb 1943 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 20. Ira Morris was born on 6 Nov 1874 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 21 Jun 1881; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
3. 
Elizabeth Morris (1.Henry1) was born on 28 Sep 1835 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 31 Aug 1923 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Elizabeth's early history is featured in her brother George's obituary.
Pioneer Passes
George Morris, 93, succumbs to illness at farm home in Allen-co
Columbus Grove, Oct. 17 – (Special) – George Morris, retired farmer, of Monroe-tp, died at his home Sunday morning, following an illness of general debility. Had he lived until Thursday, he would have reached the age of 84 years. He lived his life-time in the some district, three miles southwest of Columbus Grove, where he was born in 1833.
Up to a few years ago, across the road, less than 60 rods away, lived Mrs. Elizabeth Hartman, who was 90 years of age at the time she died. She too was born in the same district in which she lived.
Morris and Mrs. Hartman were children of Judge Henry Morris, one of Allen-co’s first white settlers. The first white settler had arrived in Lima just two years before George Morris was born. A year before the Shawnees started their westward trek and Allen co was cleared of Indians.
Mrs. Hartman was not quite 30 when she was married and for 70 years she and her brother lived on adjoining farms. Altho the district is southwest of Columbus Grove, the farm lands lie in the Monroe-tp, Allen-co.
Morris saw the dense forests of northern Allen-co developed into fertile fields of the farming community.
He is survived by five children, Mrs. Maggie Morris Trumbo, of Columbus Grove; John B. Morris of Rushville, Ind., the Misses Anna and Catherine Morris and George Morris, Jr., residing at the family home. His wife died many years ago.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the country residence.
Interment will be in Truro cemetery, just south of his home.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Monday, 17 October 1927, page 4.
Hold Funeral Services
Columbus Grove – Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Hartman, pioneer resident, who died Thursday night, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Philip Snyder, southwest of here, and with whom Mrs. Hartman resided. Interment will be in Truro cemetery, near Columbus Grove.
Birth:
born on the old Morris homestead in what was later Allen, County, Ohio.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10563020/elizabeth-hartmanElizabeth married John Saul Hartman on 4 Mar 1854 in Allen County, Ohio. John (son of John Godfrey Hartman and Rebecca Thomas) was born on 11 Aug 1832 in Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 30 Mar 1904 in Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Lavina D. Hartman was born on 7 Mar 1856 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 29 Jul 1937 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 22. John Henry Hartman was born on 8 Sep 1857 in Ohio; died on 21 May 1926 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 23. William Wesley Hartman was born on 17 Jan 1860 in Ohio; died on 15 Feb 1932 in Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 24. Margaret Ann Hartman was born on 26 Dec 1862 in Ohio; died on 23 May 1938 in Cairo, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Altstaetter Cemetery, Cairo, Allen County, Ohio.
- 25. Joseph Marion Hartman was born on 13 Dec 1864 in Ohio.
- 26. George Hulvey Hartman was born on 25 Oct 1867 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 27 Jun 1920 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 27. Rebecca Ellenor Hartman was born on 3 Nov 1869 in Ohio; died on 6 Nov 1943 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 28. Mary Cordilia Hartman was born on 7 May 1873 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 4 Mar 1952 in Durand, Shiawassee County, Michigan; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 29. James Adam Hartman was born on 20 May 1876 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 28 Jun 1952 in Durand, Shiawassee County, Michigan; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Gaines, Genesee County, Michigan.
- 21. Lavina D. Hartman
4. Lavina Morris (1.Henry1) was born on 3 Apr 1837 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 10 Nov 1857 in Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Note on Lavina's findagrave page:
Lavina married Cyrus Luther Holcomb on 7 April 1853, they had two children, then she died at age 20. Their two children were Henry Morris Holcomb born in 1854 and Margaret born in January of 1856. Nothing is known of Henry only that he was raised by his Morris grandparents and grew up to be a good Christian man. Margaret was also raised by her grandparents Henry and Margaret Morris. They said of her "she was a flower that was to fade in early life" as she died in 1864 at the age of 8.
Birth:
Lavina was 13 in the 1850 census.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233554097/lavina-holcombLavina married Cyrus Holcomb on 7 Apr 1853 in Allen County, Ohio. Cyrus was born on 9 Jan 1831 in Ohio; died on 16 Mar 1910 in Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Henry Morris Holcomb was born on 6 May 1854 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Dec 1930 in Saint John, Stafford County, Kansas; was buried in Fairview Park Cemetery, Saint John, Stafford County, Kansas.
- 30. Henry Morris Holcomb
5. 
Dr. Joseph Morris (1.Henry1) was born on 10 Dec 1838 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 24 Jan 1902 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
US Civil War Pension Index:
Name: Joseph Morris
Gender: Male
Unit: 1" Lt. Asst. Surg 173 Ohio Inf
Filing Date: 20 Jan 1902
Place Filed: Ohio, USA
Relation to Head: Soldier
Spouse: Diana Morris
Columbus Grove, Ohio, January 24 – Dr. Joseph Morris, a pioneer physician of Putnam County, died this morning of heart failure.
The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio. Saturday, 25 January 1902.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65265904/joseph-morrisJoseph married Sarah C. Smith on 30 Nov 1860 in Putnam County, Ohio. Sarah was born in 1838 in Ohio; died in 1875; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Galenus Morris was born on 23 Jul 1861 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 7 Jul 1935 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, Los Angeles County, California.
- 32. Alfred Morris was born on 1 Oct 1862 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Sep 1950 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Sep 1950 in Fairview Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.
- 33. Sarah L. Morris was born about 1866 in Ohio.
- 34. Frank Morris was born on 25 May 1868 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 25 Jan 1939 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.
- 35. Rosella Morris was born on 17 Jan 1870 in Ohio; died on 24 Mar 1947 in Orange County, California; was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California.
Joseph married Diana Seitz on 3 Jul 1876 in Darke County, Ohio. Diana was born on 8 May 1837 in Berne, Fairfield County, Ohio; died on 13 Apr 1921 in Washington, District of Columbia; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Robert D. Morris was born on 28 May 1877 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 5 Mar 1923 in Newport Beach, Orange County, California; was buried in Pomona Valley Memorial Park, Pomona, Los Angeles County, California.
- 37. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Morris was born on 20 Jul 1879 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 24 Mar 1953; was buried on 26 Mar 1953 in Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia.
- 31. Galenus Morris
6. Sarah Morris (1.Henry1) was born on 06 Oct 1840 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 04 Apr 1864; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
from findagrave
She was the second wife of Eli Edmond CRABILL who was born 11-24-1826 in Shenandoah Co., VA.
Eli and Sarah were married 02-03-1859 in Allen Co.,
OH.
Two children were born to Eli and Sarah:
Henry Morris Wesley CRABILL, b. 10-22-1860 Sugar Creek Twp., Putnam Co., OH
Surilda Emma CRABILL, b. 10-15-1862 Sugar Creek Twp., Putnam Co., OH
After her death, Eli married the widow Eliabeth CONWAY. Eli died in 1874.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65265856/sarah-grabillSarah married Eli Edmond Crabill on 3 Feb 1859 in Allen County, Ohio. Eli was born on 24 Nov 1826 in Virginia; died on 5 Aug 1874 in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana; was buried in Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Henry Morris (1.Henry1) was born on 3 Dec 1842 in Ohio; died on 30 Apr 1895 in Watonwan County, Minnesota; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1880, Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
Notes:
History of Allen County, Ohio, part IV: Biographical sketches, page 671.
HENRY MORRIS, farmer, P.O. Columbus Grove, Putnam County, was twice married; first, November 20, 1866 to Nancy Palmer, by whom he had two children, Margaret V. being the only one now living, born September 24, 1869. His wife dying February 7, 1872, Mr. Morris was married, November 11, 1875, to Rachael Sherret, born January 1, 1855; daughter of Malinda (Suery) Sherret, natives of Tuscarawas County, Ohio. They have three children living: John E., David L. and Elizabeth L. Our subject’s father, Judge Henry Morris, a native of Kentucky, came to Clark County, Ohio with his parents, in 1812, when but six years of age. In the fall of 1832 he came to the farm on which his widow now lives, and where he died in 1877. It was then Putnam County, and in 1833 he was made first associate judge of the Territory, which he held three years, and then resigned to attend to home duties. He was a leader in the affairs of the community, as well as in religious matters, being a teacher for over thirty years of the doctrine of predestination. His parents were Joseph M. and Lovina (Drake) Morris, who died in Clark County, Ohio. He was married August 30, 1832 to Margaret Weaver, born May 11, 1812, in Clark County, Ohio, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hempleman) Weaver, natives of Virginia, but very early settlers of Clark County. The children born to this union were George, living in Monroe township, this county; Mrs. Elizabeth Hartman, residing in Monroe Township, this county; Mrs. Lovina Holcomb (deceased, leaving one son, Henry M., who is now residing in Russell County, Kansas); Joseph, a physician in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; Mrs. Sarah Crables (deceased, leaving a son, Henry M., in Russell County, Kansas, and a daughter, Mrs. Bogard in Putnam County, Ohio); Mrs. Mary Schaeffer, residing in Putnam County, Ohio; John, residing in Russell County, Kansas; Mrs. Ellen Schlosser and Mrs. Catherine Schlosser.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142136918/henry-morrisHenry married Nancy Palmer on 20 Nov 1866. Nancy died on 7 Feb 1872; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Margaret Morris was born on 24 Sep 1869.
Henry married Rachel A. Sherrets on 11 Nov 1875 in Putnam County, Ohio. Rachel was born in 1855 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio; died on 8 Jun 1924 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, Darke County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. John Earl Morris was born on 31 Mar 1878 in Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio; died on 31 Dec 1949 in Lynchburg, Highland County, Ohio; was buried in Hillgrove Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio.
- 40. David Louis Morris was born on 17 Aug 1880 in Darke County, Ohio; died on 24 Aug 1955 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Miami County, Ohio.
- 41. Elizabeth Loduske Morris was born on 23 Aug 1883 in Rimer, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 6 Nov 1953 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, Darke County, Ohio.
- 42. Marie Morris was born on 3 Apr 1887 in Ohio; died on 9 Mar 1920 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 11 Mar 1920 in Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, Darke County, Ohio.
- 43. Benjamin Clarence Morris was born on 17 Sep 1890 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 21 Apr 1963 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
- 44. Sarah Lavina Morris was born on 17 Jul 1893 in Minnesota; died in 1974; was buried in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana.
8. 
Mary Morris (1.Henry1) was born on 05 Aug 1845 in Near Columbus Grove, Allen County, Ohio; died on 10 Oct 1902 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81040819/mary-schaferMary married William Schafer on 06 Aug 1863 in Allen County, Ohio. William (son of Philip Schafer and Mary E. Almanritter) was born on 04 Feb 1839 in Darmstadt, Germany; died on 01 Jan 1903 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 45. Phyllis Schafer
- 46. Henry Philip Schafer was born on 11 Sep 1864 in Ohio; died on 22 Jun 1941 in McComb, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 47. John Sylvester Schafer was born in 1866 in Ohio; died on 13 Apr 1926 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 48. Margaret Schafer was born on 19 Sep 1867 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 25 Jan 1950 in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan; was buried in Gardens of Rest Cemetery, Wells, Delta County, Michigan.
- 49. William Washington Schafer was born on 17 Dec 1869 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 10 Mar 1948; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 50. George Lewis Schafer was born on 12 Dec 1871 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Feb 1954 in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 51. Charles Clifford Schafer was born on 26 Sep 1874 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 7 Jun 1943 in Henry County, Ohio; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.
- 52. Sarah Schafer was born on 22 Aug 1876 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Oct 1940 in Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Oct 1940 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana.
- 53. Mary Emaline Schafer was born on 15 Aug 1878 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 31 Mar 1951 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 54. Ida Levina Schafer was born on 19 Aug 1880 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Oct 1955 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 55. Benjamin Franklin Schafer was born on 11 Aug 1882 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 07 Mar 1942 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 56. Laura Schafer was born on 13 Jul 1884 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 01 Sep 1903 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 57. Joseph Jefferson Schafer was born on 19 May 1887 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 10 Sep 1949 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Willow Cemetery, Oregon, Lucas County, Ohio.
- 45. Phyllis Schafer
9. 
John Benjamin Morris (1.Henry1) was born on 22 Jul 1847 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 19 Nov 1895 in Neosho Falls, Woodson County, Kansas; was buried in Cedarvale Cemetery, Neosho Falls, Woodson County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1880, Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
- Census: 1885, Wheatland Township, Barton County, Kansas
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65772939/john-benjamin-morrisJohn married Nancy E. Buckels on 22 Dec 1879 in Putnam County, Ohio. Nancy was born on 3 Dec 1851 in Clark County, Ohio; died on 8 Jul 1908 in Neosho Falls, Woodson County, Kansas; was buried in Cedarvale Cemetery, Neosho Falls, Woodson County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
10. Ellen Morris (1.Henry1) was born on 25 Jul 1849 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 11 Nov 1923 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Name:
Von Hof Erbert or Hofferbert Family History has her name as Elinor
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53382696/ellen-slusserEllen married John Slusser in 1867. John was born in 1844 in Ohio; died in 1915; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Catherine Morris (1.Henry1) was born on 7 Aug 1851 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 25 May 1934 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53382433/catharine-slusserFamily/Spouse: Charles Harvey Slusser. Charles was born in Jan 1852 in Ohio; died on 14 Dec 1930 in Sugar Creek Township, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 3
12. William "Willie" Morris (2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 8 Dec 1858 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 19 Sep 1864 in Monroe, Monroe County, Indiana; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201223666/william-morris
aged 6 yrs, 9 mo, 11 da13. Marguerite M. “Margaret” Morris (2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 13 Sep 1860 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 11 Aug 1943 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Mrs. Margaret Trumbo
Columbus Grove, Aug. 12 – Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m., fast time, for Mrs. Margaret Morris – Trumbo, 82, in the home of her sister, Miss Anna Morris, 706 S. Main St., Columbus Grove. Elder Ivan Hindle of Findlay will conduct the rites and burial will be made in the Truro cemetery.
The body was moved to the sister’s home Thursday from the Harris funeral home.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Thursday, 12 August 1943.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201223871/marguerite-m-trumbo14. 
Henry Morris (2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 11 Jul 1862 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 13 Apr 1935 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1910, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161937374/henry-morrisHenry married Mary Elizabeth Weller on 10 Feb 1889 in Putnam County, Ohio. Mary was born on 29 Nov 1859 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 23 Mar 1950 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 58. Rebecca Morris was born on 5 Jan 1890 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 9 Jan 1988 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 59. George Morris was born on 7 Jun 1891 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 14 Mar 1955 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 60. Catherine Morris was born on 18 Mar 1893 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 29 Apr 1975 in Cloverdale, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 61. Anna May Morris was born on 21 Jan 1895 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 15 Mar 1910 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 62. Elizabeth Morris was born on 26 Feb 1897 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 3 Jun 1994 in Cloverdale, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 63. Margaret Morris was born on 4 Jun 1899 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 13 Apr 1987 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 64. Daniel Newton Morris was born on 13 Apr 1901 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 10 Nov 2002 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Myers Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 65. Martha M. Morris was born on 7 Aug 1903 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 16 Oct 1998 in Ottawa, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
15. Newton Cummingham Morris (2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 1 Jan 1868 in Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio; died on 7 Aug 1935; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1930, Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10693389/newton-cunningham-morris16. Anna Levinia Morris (2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 11 Sep 1869 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 14 Feb 1965 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Anna L. Morris
Miss Anna Levinah Morris, 95, died about 7:20 p.m. Sunday in the Betts Convalescent Home, Hicksville, to which she had been transferred not long ago from the River Rest Home, Defiance.
Miss Morris was born on Sept. 11, 1869, in Allen county, a daughter of George and a Sarah (Cunningham) Morris. She lived on a farm until 1936 and then was in Columbus Grove until 1955 when she became a resident of the River Rest Home.
She leaves six nieces and two nephews: Rebecca Rue and Martha Mayes, Both of Continental; Catherine Spencer, Arthur; Margaret Friend in Michigan; Eloise Schoelch, in Indiana; Mrs. Elizabeth M. Burden, Defiance; Daniel Morris, rt.8, Defiance, and Richard B. Morris, in Illinois. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Miss Morris was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Columbus Grove.
Friends will be received in the Stick and Frye Defiance funeral home after 7 o’clock tonight. She will lie in state Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Columbus Grove Presbyterian Church when last rites will be conducted by the pastor, the Rev. W.A. Gilleland. The burial will be in the Truro cemetery, near Columbus Grove.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200542863/anna-levinah-morris17. John Brice Morris (2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 28 Nov 1870 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 11 Jun 1957 in Rushville, Rush County, Indiana; was buried in East Hill Shrine Mausoleum, Rushville, Rush County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Occupation: owner of hardware store
- Census: 1910, Rushville, Rush County, Indiana
- Census: 1920, Rushville, Rush County, Indiana
- Census: 1930, Rushville, Rush County, Indiana
Notes:
John B. Morris, Former Hardware Dealer, Expires
John B. Morris, 86, of Shelbyville, former local hardware store owner, died at 2:35 a.m. today at the Rushville Nursing Home where he had been staying since February 18. He had been in ill health the last four years.
He was born in Columbus Grove, O., on November 28, 1870, a son of George and Sarah Cunningham Morris. On April 26, 1906, he was married to Lula Bennett, who survives.
Mrs. Morris operated a hardware store for many years in Rushville where he lived the greater part of his life. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as a trustee for many years, and also was a life member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris moved nine years ago to Shelbyville where they lived with their daughter, Mrs. John Schoelch, at 213 West Washington.
In addition to the widow and the daughter, Mr. Morris is survived by a son, Richard Morris of Downers Grove, Ill.; a sister, Miss Anna Morris of Defiance, O., and three grandchildren.
The Rev. Roscoe Wolvington will conduct funeral services at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Wyatt Moore Memorial where friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Entombment will be in the East Hill Shrine Mausoleum.
Rushville Republican, Rushville, Indiana. Tuesday, 11 June 1957, page 1.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67643305/john-b-morris
Corridor 4, Row G, Section 11John married Lula Bell Bennett on 26 Apr 1906 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Lula was born on 17 Aug 1880 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Jun 1976 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana; was buried in East Hill Shrine Mausoleum, Rushville, Rush County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. Fannie Morris (2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 4 Jan 1872; died on 23 Jan 1872; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. 19. Ida May Morris (2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 16 May 1874 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Feb 1943 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. 20. Ira Morris (2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 6 Nov 1874 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 21 Jun 1881; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Died June 21, 1881, of scarlet fever, Ira Morris, son of George Morris, of Monroe township, Allen county, Ohio, aged 6 years.
Newspaper clipping on Find a Grave
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/168871167/ira-morris21. Lavina D. Hartman (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Henry1) was born on 7 Mar 1856 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 29 Jul 1937 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Name:
Lavania
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65208677/lavina-d-millerLavina married Adam Miller on 17 Dec 1874. Adam was born on 8 Feb 1845 in Germany; died on 1 Sep 1890; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 66. Mary Elizabeth Miller was born on 7 Nov 1875 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 7 Sep 1957 in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana.
- 67. John M. Miller was born on 24 Nov 1878 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 21 Aug 1905 in Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 68. Joseph Miller was born in Oct 1884 in Ohio.
Lavina married Gregory Jennings on 15 May 1907 in Putnam County, Ohio. Gregory was born on 13 Sep 1836 in Ohio; died on 26 Dec 1913 in Allen County, Ohio; was buried in East Cemetery, Cairo, Allen County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 66. Mary Elizabeth Miller
22. 
John Henry Hartman (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Henry1) was born on 8 Sep 1857 in Ohio; died on 21 May 1926 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: retail furniture store, funeral director
- Census: 1900, Pleasant Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1900, Pleasant Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1910, Pleasant Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Hartman Rites
Funeral for Columbus Grove Business Man to be Held Sunday
Columbus Grove, May 22 – Funeral services for John H. Hartman, furniture dealer and funeral director of Columbus Grove, will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Christian church. Interment will be at Truro cemetery.
Hartman died Friday afternoon, following a fight of ten days to recover from the effects of an attack of pneumonia. His one desire to live until his son, Ray, should return from Phoenix Ariz., where with his family he was spending the winter, was gratified, although it is doubtful if he recognized the son when he did reach here the night before he died.
For 32 years he was in business in Columbus Grove. He was associated with his two sons, Jay and ray, in business here. The firm also maintained a branch at Kalida.
He was a leading member of the Christian church, located but two doors from his home on S. Broadway.
Besides the sons, he is survived by the widow and four daughters. They are Mrs. Orlo Michael, of Lima, and Mrs. Charles Jones, Mrs. Russell Henderson and Mrs. Glen Jones, all of Columbus Grove.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63379052/john-h-hartmanJohn married Martha Pettit on 19 Oct 1879 in Putnam County, Ohio. Martha was born on 13 Mar 1857 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 25 Jun 1948 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
23. William Wesley Hartman (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Henry1) was born on 17 Jan 1860 in Ohio; died on 15 Feb 1932 in Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
Notes:
William Hartman
Columbus Grove, Feb. 16 – William W. Hartman, 72, died at his home west of Columbus Grove last night. Surviving are his widow; one son, William Hartman; a daughter, Martha Hartman; four sisters, Mrs. Lavina Jennings, Lima; Mrs. Mark Huffabert, Cairo; Mrs. John Blosser, Cloverdale, and Mrs. Phillip Snyder, Columbus Grove; two brothers, John Hartman, Columbus Grove, and James Hartman, Bancroft, Mich. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Columbus Grove Christian church, with the Rev. Jacob Frazier in charge. Burial will be in Truro cemetery, near here.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53381801/william-w-hartmanWilliam married Zoe Gander on 17 Dec 1913 in Putnam County, Ohio. Zoe was born on 18 Aug 1880 in Sugar Creek Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 13 Dec 1962 in Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
24. Margaret Ann Hartman (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Henry1) was born on 26 Dec 1862 in Ohio; died on 23 May 1938 in Cairo, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Altstaetter Cemetery, Cairo, Allen County, Ohio. Notes:
Mrs. Margaret Hofferbert
Cairo, May 24 – Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Hofferbert, 75, who died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gail Brenneman, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Congregational Christian church, with Rev. Edward Fischer officiating. Burial will be in the German cemetery in charge of the Hartman funeral home, Columbus Grove. The body is at the Brenneman home.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Laura Timm, Elsie, Mich.; Mrs. Clara Griffith, Cairo; Mrs. Floyd Fase, Lima, and Mrs. Brenneman, and a son, Albert W., Columbus Grove. Two brothers, Joseph Hartman, Columbus Grove, and James, Bancroft, Mich., and two sisters, Mrs. John Blosser, Cloverdale, and Mrs. Cora Snider, Columbus Grove, also survive.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Tuesday, 24 May 1938, page 2.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45006238/margaret-ann-hofferbertMargaret married John Leonard Hofferbert on 3 Dec 1882. John was born on 4 Dec 1856 in Pennsylvania; died on 14 May 1921; was buried in Altstaetter Cemetery, Cairo, Allen County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
25. Joseph Marion Hartman (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Henry1) was born on 13 Dec 1864 in Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1900, Pleasant Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1910, Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
Joseph married Emma Berius on 20 Jun 1885 in Putnam County, Ohio. Emma was born in Jan 1865 in Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
26. George Hulvey Hartman (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Henry1) was born on 25 Oct 1867 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 27 Jun 1920 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1910, Perry Township, Allen County, Ohio
Notes:
George H. Hartman, 52, Is Claimed By Death
George H. Hartman, well known Allen co. farmer died at the City Hospital Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Hartman underwent an operation about two week ago, and was getting along nicely until complications set in and caused his death within a short time. He was 52 years of age, and had spent practically his entire life in Allen co.
Beside the widow, six sons and two daughters are left to mourn his death. Short funeral services will be held at the late home, four miles east of Lima Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock. The regular services will be held at the Columbus Grove Presbyterian church, followed by interment in Truro cemetery near Columbus Grove.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10563040/george-hulvey-hartmanGeorge married Rowena Bogart on 23 Feb 1892. Rowena was born in May 1873 in Ohio; died on 7 Sep 1943 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
27. Rebecca Ellenor Hartman (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Henry1) was born on 3 Nov 1869 in Ohio; died on 6 Nov 1943 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Mrs. Ella Blosser
Columbus Grove, Nov. 6 – Mrs. Ella Blosser, 74, of Cloverdale, died today, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Bartz, east of Columbus Grove, after an illness of several months. She had observed her 74th birthday Wednesday.
A widow, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Niles Weible of Defiance, and Mrs. Bartz; a sister, Mrs. Phillips Snyder of Columbus Grove; a brother, James Hartman of Bancroft, Mich., seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Her husband died in July 1943.
Arrangements which are incomplete, are in charge of the Hartman Sons funeral home.
Name:
Ella
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64507943/rebecca-ellen-blosserRebecca married John Seitz Blosser on 27 Dec 1891. John was born on 29 May 1867 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Jul 1943 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
28. Mary Cordilia Hartman (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Henry1) was born on 7 May 1873 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 4 Mar 1952 in Durand, Shiawassee County, Michigan; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Name:
Cora
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64507967/mary-cordilia-sniderMary married Clarence Philip Snider on 6 May 1894. Clarence was born on 27 Sep 1871 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 9 Apr 1945 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
29. James Adam Hartman (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Henry1) was born on 20 May 1876 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 28 Jun 1952 in Durand, Shiawassee County, Michigan; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Gaines, Genesee County, Michigan. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1900, Union Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Name:
Jim
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95093947/james-a.-hartmanJames married Violet Dell Clevenger on 25 Dec 1898 in Putnam County, Ohio. Violet was born on 4 Mar 1873 in Ohio; died on 14 Feb 1920 in Argentine, Genesee County, Michigan; was buried on 16 Feb 1920 in Oakwood Cemetery, Gaines, Genesee County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
James married Hedwig S. "Hattie" Oesterreich on 24 Oct 1923 in Genessee, Shiawassee County, Michigan. Hedwig was born on 2 Apr 1887 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died on 5 Nov 1948 in Durand, Shiawassee County, Michigan; was buried in Fremont Cemetery, Bancroft, Shiawassee County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
30. Henry Morris Holcomb (4.Lavina2, 1.Henry1) was born on 6 May 1854 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Dec 1930 in Saint John, Stafford County, Kansas; was buried in Fairview Park Cemetery, Saint John, Stafford County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1900, Lincoln Township, Story County, Iowa
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104170531/henry-morris-holcomb
Section L31. 
Galenus Morris (5.Joseph2, 1.Henry1) was born on 23 Jul 1861 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 7 Jul 1935 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, Los Angeles County, California. Other Events:
- Occupation: 1900-dealer in grain and coal; 1020-citrus grove farmer
- Census: 1900, Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota
- Census: 1910, Glendora, Los Angeles County, California
- Census: 1920, Azusa, Los Angeles County, California
Notes:
Funeral Rites Conducted for Galenus Morris
Funeral rites were conducted on Thursday afternoon for Gelenus Morris of Sunflower and Bonita avenues, whose death occurred on Sunday morning at the hospital following a short illness. The ceremonies were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. A.O. Elliott, pastor, officiating, Christiansen & Moore were in charge of the services. Interment was made at Oakdale cemetery.
Galenus Morris was born in Allen county, Ohio, July 23, 1861. He attended college in Fostoria, Ohio, and later medical college in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was married to Ida Mae Reeder, April 5, 1883, and to this union were born five children, two girls and three boys – Mrs. Lyda Brooks of Minnesota, Reeder J. of Charter Oak, Frank G. of Strathmore, Mrs. Sara Caffey of Therman, and Paul J., deceased.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris moved to California in 1908 and have made their home in this vicinity since that time.
Beside the four children the deceased leaves fifteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. Rose Crawley of Los Angeles and Miss Lizzie Harbrough of Washington, D.C., and two brothers, Dr. Frank Morris of Lima, Ohio, and Alfred Morris of London, Kentucky.
Mr. Morris was for a number of years president of the school board at St. James, Minnesota, and worshipful master of the Eastern Star lodge of that city.
Covina Argus, Covina, California. Friday, 12 July 1935, page 1.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41245053/galenus-morrisGalenus married Ida Mae Reeder on 5 Apr 1883 in Putnam County, Ohio. Ida was born in Sep 1862 in Ohio; died on 23 Dec 1921 in Covina, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
32. 
Alfred Morris (5.Joseph2, 1.Henry1) was born on 1 Oct 1862 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Sep 1950 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Sep 1950 in Fairview Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: auto dealer
- Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
- Census: 1910, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska
- Census: 1920, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa
Notes:
Source History of Putnam County, Ohio H.H. Hardesty & Co., Chicago and Toledo 1880.
Alfred Morris, our subject, was born in Allen county, Ohio, October 1, 1862, He lived upon the home farm until he had attained the age of sixteen years, and received a good education in the schools of Columbus Grove, Before he had reached his majority his father engaged in contracting and building macadamized roads, making our subject his foreman and superintendent, in which position he developed an excellent business capacity and a general knowledge of affairs. Afterward, our subject entered a machine shop at Lima as an apprentice, but after six months it became apparent that his health would not permit of such occupation. He now engaged in the saw-mill business at Randolph, Mo., for one year, then in the ice business at Columbus Grove for one year. After this he purchased a farm and lived thereon for four years, and after this engaged in the saw-mill business at Rimer, Ohio, for a similar length of time. In 1892 he came to Continental, where he has since done an extensive business. His plant is valued at $3,300, and besides, he owns various pieces of village property. Connected with his business is the Nickle Plate stock yard, which he controls and operates, and he also deals extensively in coal. He has made the major portion of his possessions himself by energetic and honorable business methods. In politics he is a republican, and has held the office of city clerk, and is a member of the school board. He has officiated as superintendent of the Sabbath-school, is at present a teacher, and has aided most liberally in the erection of the United Brethren church at Continental, of which society he and his wife are members, as also they are of the Good Templars' lodge.
He was united in marriage, January 1, 1884, to Miss Maggie A. Billheimer, who was born in Putnam county, she being the daughter of Joseph and Loraine (Beardsley) Billheimer, who were early pioneers of the county and who lived to become leading agriculturists of the section. Mr. Billheimer was a strong republican, and both were prominent members of the United Brethren church. Four children have been born to our subject and his wife, they being, in order of birth, Joseph, Clarence A., Glaydus, and Homer. They form a happy circle and take great comfort in their home.
Alfred Morris
Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at O’Keefe & Towne funeral home for Alfred Morris, who died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Logan Avenue Nursing home for complication incident to old age. He would have been 88 years old Sunday.
Mr. Morris was born Oct. 1, 1862, at Columbus Grove, O., the son of Dr. Joseph and Sarah Morris. He had been an invalid since March, 1948.
Surviving are his second wife, Melvie, of Findlay, O.; two sons, Joe, 1240 Logan avenue, and C.A., 256 Alta Vista avenue; one daughter, Mrs. Zachary Taylor, of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Amanda, who died in 1925, and a son, Homer, who died in 1945.
Dr. H.E. Dierenfield, pastor of the First Presbyterian church will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
The family request that no flowers be sent.
The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa. Tuesday, 26 September 1950, page 2.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82185200/alfred-morrisAlfred married Margaret Amanda Billheimer on 1 Jan 1884 in Putnam County, Ohio. Margaret was born on 27 Oct 1858 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 15 Jan 1925 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Jan 1925 in Fairview Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
33. Sarah L. Morris (5.Joseph2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1866 in Ohio. Notes:
Died:
Sarah may have died before 1900 since she is not in the family portrait taken that year.34. 
Frank Morris (5.Joseph2, 1.Henry1) was born on 25 May 1868 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 25 Jan 1939 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: physician
- Census: 1900, Pleasant Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1920, Pleasant Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1930, Lima, Allen County, Ohio
Frank married Charlotte "Lottie" Nolan on 22 Dec 1892 in Madison County, Ohio. Charlotte was born about 1866 in Ohio; died after 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
35. 
Rosella Morris (5.Joseph2, 1.Henry1) was born on 17 Jan 1870 in Ohio; died on 24 Mar 1947 in Orange County, California; was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58627335/rosella-m-crowley
Plot: Lawn AHRosella married Winfield Scott Crowley on 1 Jul 1900 in Putnam County, Ohio. Winfield was born about 1848 in Illinois; died on 7 Feb 1917 in Watonwan County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 69. Winfield Scott Crowley was born on 30 Jan 1904 in Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota; died in Jan 1972; was buried in El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, Orange County, California.
- 69. Winfield Scott Crowley
36. 
Robert D. Morris (5.Joseph2, 1.Henry1) was born on 28 May 1877 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 5 Mar 1923 in Newport Beach, Orange County, California; was buried in Pomona Valley Memorial Park, Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. Other Events:
- Occupation: carpenter
- Occupation: contractor, builder
- Census: 1920, Pomona, Los Angeles County, California
Notes:
Robert D. Morris, born at Columbus Grove, Ohio, May 28, 1877, married Orpha Drew in Los Angeles, Cal., a trained nurse of Lima, Ohio, in Aug. 1907. Mr. Morris is a contractor and builder, Los Angeles, Cal.
Morris
Funeral services for Robert D. Morris of 843 Boston Place, whose body was found floating three miles at sea near Newport Beach Monday, were held this afternoon at Todd & Reeves Chapel. Rev. Samuel G. Buckner, pastor of the First Christian Church, conducted the service. Burial was in Pomona Cemetery.
The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California. Thursday, 8 March 1923.
Pomona Man’s Disappearance Mystery Here
The mysterious disappearance of Robert D. Morris, 843 Boston Place, whose wife is well known socially here, and the subsequent finding of his automobile near Balboa a few days ago – is being investigated at the present time by Pomona officers, it was learned today. Morris was at firsts believed to have committed suicide, his car being found near the beach, but later disclosures have caused the suicide theory to be abandoned.
Morris has been missing for several days, but the matter has been kept secret by local officers, who declined to discuss the case freely today, when questioned.
Morris was a carpenter by trade, and was not nearly so well known here as his wife, who has always gone by the name of Mrs. Orpha Morris. She is chairman of the Woman’s Department of the Christian church and also child welfare chairman of the Pomona Ebell club. Thursday night, she was elected a director of the local Welfare League.
The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California. Saturday, 3 March 1923. Page 1.
Morris’ Fate Still Mystery
The fate of Robert D. Morris, 843 Boston Place, who disappeared from his home here early last week and whose automobile was later found abandoned near Balboa, was still an unsolved mystery here today.
Neither Constable Alex R. Chambers nor the local police department had been able to obtain any further trace of him, and Constable Chambers today expressed the opinion that he had possibly committed suicide, as his car abandoned on the beach at Balboa indicated.
Morris is said to have disappeared for short periods before, returning home after being away for a few days. When he disappeared last week, he was at first believed to have gone away as in the past just for a short time, but when his automobile was found at Balboa a search was begun.
He is not known to have any reason for disappearing and was not in trouble. However, according to person intimate with him, he had acted queerly for some time. He was a contractor here – in business for himself.
Mrs. Orpha Morris, his wife, is prominent socially here, holding important offices with various local social organizations.
The disappearance of Mr. Morris had been kept secret by officers until the news was published in The Progress on Saturday.
The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California. Monday, 5 March 1923
Was R.D. Morris Murdered or Did He Kill Himself?
Mystery Surrounds Discovery of Body Off Newport Today
The finding of the body of Robert D. Morris, 45, contractor, 843 Boston Place, floating at sea three miles off the coast of Newport Beach at 6:30 this morning by three fishermen, solved the mystery of his disappearance from his home here a week ago last Saturday, but has brought to the attention of officers a new mystery – was he killed or did he commit suicide? For the body is not badly bloated, as would be the case if death were due to drowning, and marks on the body indicate that he was likely dead before his body was thrown in the water.
Morris left home here last Saturday Morning after having complained of a headache, according to his widow, Mrs. Orpha Morris, who is well known socially here. At 11 o’clock the same morning she received a telephone call from him. He told her that he was going to Covina on business, she said. Early last week Morris’ automobile was found abandoned on the beach at Balboa.
Constable Alex B. Chambers was informed of his disappearance by Mrs. Morris, but the local police were not notified. His disappearance was kept secret until last Saturday, when news of it was published in The Progress.
Widow Shocked
Mrs. Morris had requested the constable to keep the matter secret, as Mr. Morris had left home for short times before and always returned.
She was greatly shocked when informed by the Chief of Police this morning of the finding of her husband’s body, and became almost hysterical. Noland Morris, nephew of the man whose body was found, was at once notified and left for Santa Ana, where the inquest will be held at the undertaking parlors of Jones and Tuttle this afternoon at 1:30.
Announcement of the finding of Morris’ body was received by Chief of Police Lyter this morning by long distance telephone from J.A. Porter, city marshal of Newport Beach. According to the Newport Beach officer, the body was found three miles off the coast of Newport this morning at 6:30 by three fisherman. Identification was effected by means of papers found in the pockets of the dead man.
The body was taken from Newport Beach to Santa Ana. The city official of Newport Beach, who telephoned Chief of Police Lyter seemed to believe that it was possibly a case of suicide, but later word from Santa Ana was to the effect that death might have occurred before the body was thrown into water, judging from the condition of the body.
Motive Unknown
No Motive for Morris committing suicide was advanced this morning by relatives. He was believed to be in fairly good health and in fair financial standing. On the morning that he left, Mrs. Morris said he complained of a headache, but she said he had dressed hurriedly and had not acted as if ill.
Noland Morris, his nephew, said this morning that he could assign no reason for his uncle committing suicide. “He is the last man in the world, I would have thought of doing such a thing,” he said.
Morris was a contractor and carpenter here and was not known to have any enemies, who would have motive for killing him.
“You do not think that it is anything that I have done that has caused him to do it?” Mrs. Morris asked Chief of Police this morning as she wept. She said there had been no domestic trouble. Mrs. Morris is well known socially here, holding important offices with various local organizations. She is the chairman of the civic and social division of the Women’s Department of the Christian church and child welfare chairman of the Pomona Ebell club. Just last week she was elected a director of the Pomona Welfare League for the coming year.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris have been residing here for a number of years. They had lived here for some time previous to 1914, when they went East. About three years ago, they returned to Pomona and have for some time past been residing on Boston Place.
Beside a widow, Mr. Morris is survived by two sons, Robert and Howard. Robert is 15 and attends Garey Junior High school. Howard is a few years younger and is a student at San Antonio school. Mr. Morris was a native of Ohio. He was about 46 years of age.
Addition particulars were received by Chief of Police Lyter shortly before noon from Santa Ana police. The Santa Ana department said that Morris had been identified by papers and cards found in his pockets. He had quite a number of papers in his pockets but no money. His watch was also missing, although the watch chain was found fastened to his clothing.
No marks were found on the body the Santa Ana police stated, and it is their belief that Morris committed suicide. Santa Ana officers requested that relative of the deceased attend the inquest at Santa Ana this afternoon.
It was learned today that Morris had at one time been away from home for almost two years. But as far as was known here, he and his wife had resumed living together on former terms upon his return. She, however, has always been known here a Mrs. Orpha Morris.
The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California. Tuesday, 6 March 1923
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/251846554/robert-d-morrisRobert married Orpha Drew on 7 Aug 1907 in Los Angeles County, California. Orpha was born about 1884 in Iowa; died on 23 Mar 1939 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Pomona Valley Memorial Park, Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
37. 
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Morris (5.Joseph2, 1.Henry1) was born on 20 Jul 1879 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 24 Mar 1953; was buried on 26 Mar 1953 in Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia. Notes:
Harbaugh, Lizzie M. Section G, Lot 96, Site 2
Died March 24, 1953
Interred Mar. 26, 1953. Age 74
In lot of Chas. Harbaugh
Leland Mem. Hosp.
Box Book E., Page 450
Hysong Funeral Home
# not given
Glenwood Cemetery Records, District of Columbia
Burial Card File Index
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149500612/lizzie-m-harbaugh
Section G, Lot 96, Site 2Elizabeth married Charles Alvin Harbaugh on 10 Nov 1879 in Putnam County, Ohio. Charles was born on 7 Sep 1871 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 22 Feb 1935; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
38. Margaret Morris (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born on 24 Sep 1869. 39. John Earl Morris (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born on 31 Mar 1878 in Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio; died on 31 Dec 1949 in Lynchburg, Highland County, Ohio; was buried in Hillgrove Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: sheet metal worker for electric refrigerators
- Census: 1930, Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71439388/john-earl-morrisFamily/Spouse: Luella Mae Neibel. Luella was born on 25 Jul 1874 in Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio; died in 1942 in Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Hillgrove Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
40. David Louis Morris (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born on 17 Aug 1880 in Darke County, Ohio; died on 24 Aug 1955 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Miami County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Franklin Township, Darke County, Ohio
- Census: 1930, Franklin Township, Darke County, Ohio
Notes:
David L. Morris
Greenville – David L. Morris, 75, of RR 2, Greenville, died at 12:15 p.m. yesterday at Wayne hospital. Born in Allen county, Mr. Morris was a well-known retired farmer who had lived in Franklin township 60 years. He had served as trustee of Franklin township for 12 years and was a member of the Beach Christian church. Surviving are his wife, Edna; seven sons, Dale and Charles of RR 2, Greenville, Clarence and John of RR 2, Arcanum, Herchel of Wapakoneta, Verl of Dayton, Carl of RR 3, Arcanum; two daughters, Mrs. James Greer of RR 2, Greenville, and Mrs. Byron Young of RR 3, Union City; one brother, Ben of Dayton; one sister, Mrs. Lavina Warner of Clarksville, Ind.; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Miller funeral home in Greenville. Rev. Emmit Osborn will officiate. Burial will be in Highland cemetery in Covington, O. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. tomorrow.
The Journal Herald, Dayton, Ohio. Thursday, 25 August 1955, page 3.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39463976/david-l-morrisDavid married Edna May Kindell on 3 Dec 1902 in Darke County, Ohio. Edna was born on 8 Nov 1883 in Newberry Township, Miami County, Ohio; died on 23 May 1961 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Miami County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
41. Elizabeth Loduske Morris (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born on 23 Aug 1883 in Rimer, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 6 Nov 1953 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, Darke County, Ohio. Notes:
Mrs. Elizabeth Gibson
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Gibson, 70, of 2020 Neff rd., died unexpectedly at 4:15 p.m. Friday in Los Angeles, while on a visit.
Mrs. Gibson was born in Darke county, but had lived in the Dayton area most of her life. She was a member of the First EUB church and the Steele Mothers’ club. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Weatherly of Trotwood; two sons, Morris and Frank E. of Dayton; a sister, Mrs. Lavina Warner of Clarksville, Ind.; two brothers, David M. of Darke county and Ben of Dayton, and three grandchildren.
Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio. Sunday, 8 November 1953.
Mrs. Elizabeth Gibson
Services for Mrs. Elizabeth M. Gibson of 2020 Neff rd., will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Weaver funeral home, 1029 N. Main St., by Dr. Paul M. Herrick. Burial will be in Ithaca cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Gibson died Friday while visiting in Los Angeles.
Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio. Tuesday, 10 November 1953.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66838268/elizabeth-loduske-gibsonElizabeth married Frank E. Gibson on 23 Nov 1901 in Darke County, Ohio. Frank was born in 1880 in Ohio; died on 14 Aug 1942 in Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, Darke County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
42. Marie Morris (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born on 3 Apr 1887 in Ohio; died on 9 Mar 1920 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 11 Mar 1920 in Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, Darke County, Ohio. Notes:
Former Arcanum Lady Dies In Philadelphia
The remains of Mrs. Marie Pierce Ruddick of Philadelphia were brought to Dayton last Friday morning and to Ithaca Friday afternoon where they were interred in the Ithaca Cemetery. Mrs. Ruddick will be remembered by Arcanum as Mrs. Marie Pierce, wife of Herschel Pierce, deceased son of O.B. Pierce and wife of Arcanum. She was taken ill about ten days ago with appendicitis and died following an operation.
The Arcanum Times, Arcanum, Ohio. Thursday, 18 March 1920, page 1.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38382714/marie-ruddickMarie married Hershel Dale Pierce on 18 Oct 1905 in Darke County, Ohio. Hershel was born on 5 Jan 1884 in Arcanum, Darke County, Ohio; died on 6 Mar 1916 in Arcanum, Darke County, Ohio; was buried in Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, Darke County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
43. Benjamin Clarence Morris (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born on 17 Sep 1890 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 21 Apr 1963 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Military: World War 1. Army. Btry C 322. Sergeant.
- Occupation: industrial chemist in the cash register industry
- Census: 1920, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
- Census: 1930, Harrison, Montgomery County, Ohio
Notes:
Morris, Benjamin C., age 72, of 46 Westbrook Rd., died 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Good Samaritan hospital. He was an industrial chemist at NCR, retired in 1955. Member of First Unitarian church, Minerva Lodge F&AM, Miamisburg, O., World War I veteran. Survived by his wife, Blanche M.; 3 sons, Jack B. Morris, of Dayton, Ned F., of Cincinnati, Scott V., of Philadelphia, Pa.; 1 sister, Mrs. Lovina Warner, of Clarksville, Ind.; 4 grandchildren. Private. No previewing. Please omit flowers. Cremation.
Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio. Monday, 22 April 1963.
44. Sarah Lavina Morris (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born on 17 Jul 1893 in Minnesota; died in 1974; was buried in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69463492/lavina-m-warner
Plot: Section TFamily/Spouse: John Warner. John was born on 4 Oct 1890 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; died in 1962; was buried in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
45. Phyllis Schafer (8.Mary2, 1.Henry1)46. 
Henry Philip Schafer (8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 11 Sep 1864 in Ohio; died on 22 Jun 1941 in McComb, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1910, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1920, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Ohio county marriage records
Name: Henry P. Schafer
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 6 Sep 1888
Marriage Place: Putnam, Ohio, USA
Spouse: Martha Weller
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161149009/henry-phillip-schaferHenry married Martha Weller on 6 Sep 1888 in Putnam County, Ohio. Martha was born on 7 Apr 1864 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 27 Jun 1949 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 70. Louis Schafer was born on 17 Aug 1891 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died in Dec 1963 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 71. Evillna "Eva" Schafer was born on 23 Sep 1895 in Ohio; died on 27 Feb 1971 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 2 Mar 1971 in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.
- 72. Martha Schafer was born on 11 Jun 1897 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Nov 1993 in Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Eagle Creek Cemetery, Williamstown, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 73. Rebecca Schafer was born on 29 Apr 1899 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 9 Nov 1900 in Ohio.
- 74. Viola Schafer was born on 1 Jul 1901 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 22 Nov 1984 in Allen County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 75. Ralph Henry Schafer was born on 10 Dec 1903 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 12 Oct 1968 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Ayersville Cemetery, Ayersville, Defiance County, Ohio.
47. 
John Sylvester Schafer (8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1866 in Ohio; died on 13 Apr 1926 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: 1900-blacksmith; 1910-manage of tile manufacturing; 1920-restaurant owner
- Census: 1900, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1910, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1920, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81119533/john-sylvester-schafferJohn married Mary Ellen Rangler on 28 Apr 1889 in Putnam County, Ohio. Mary was born on 19 Oct 1863 in Ohio; died on 8 Nov 1940 in Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 76. William Henry Schafer was born on 14 May 1890 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 3 Mar 1977 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 77. James Franklin Schafer was born on 27 Jan 1893 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 78. Mary Margaret Schafer was born on 20 Aug 1895 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died in 1973 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 79. Ida L. Schafer was born on 6 Jul 1898 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Apr 1986 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
- 80. Clyde Schafer was born on 6 Jul 1898 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 1 Dec 1966 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 81. John Edward Schafer was born on 17 Dec 1903 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 8 Dec 1995 in Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio.
- 82. Carl Clifford Schafer was born on 20 Feb 1906 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 8 May 1981 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
- 83. Forest J. Schafer was born on 3 Nov 1908 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Mar 1982 in Ottawa, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
48. 
Margaret Schafer (8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 19 Sep 1867 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 25 Jan 1950 in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan; was buried in Gardens of Rest Cemetery, Wells, Delta County, Michigan. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148166271/margaret-schaefer-jackson
Plot Section E
Margaret married Ashley Jackson on 8 Nov 1891 in Putnam County, Ohio. Ashley was born on 9 Jun 1854 in Ohio; died on 2 Mar 1914 in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried in Grelton Cemetery, Grelton, Henry County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 84. Edith Jackson was born on 5 Jul 1892 in Ohio; died on 14 Jan 1982 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne County, Michigan.
- 84. Edith Jackson
49. 
William Washington Schafer (8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 17 Dec 1869 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 10 Mar 1948; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1910, Greensburg Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1940, Union Township, Hancock County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99665830/william-washington-schaferWilliam married Luta Gertrude Pilcher on 4 Oct 1894 in Putnam County, Ohio. Luta was born on 15 Mar 1875 in Rawson, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 29 Mar 1955 in Rawson, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 85. Clarence Frederick Schafer was born on 21 Aug 1895 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 12 Jan 1951 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 86. Nellie Schafer was born on 14 Jun 1897 in Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 30 Dec 1970 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 87. Gladys Caroline Schafer was born on 17 Jan 1899 in Highland, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 1 Jul 1978 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 88. Lavina Schafer was born on 24 Apr 1901 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 14 Jul 1970 in Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 89. William Glenn Schafer was born on 5 Feb 1904 in Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 27 Dec 1991 in Ada, Hardin County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 90. Blanche Schafer was born on 19 May 1906 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Apr 1984 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 91. Frances Mary Schafer was born on 24 Sep 1909 in Greensburg, Putnam County, Ohio; died in Dec 1983; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
- 92. Eldon Schafer was born on 3 Jun 1918 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 11 Apr 1984 in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
50. 
George Lewis Schafer (8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 12 Dec 1871 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Feb 1954 in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio
- Census: 1920, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio
Notes:
George L. Schafer
George L. Schafer, 82, North Creek, O., died in the Penton Nursing Home at 10:30 a.m. Friday.
He was born Dec. 12, 1871 at North Creek, a son of William and Mary Morris Schafer. Most of his life was spent in farming in Ross County.
He married Maryetta Pilcher, who died in 1939.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Noble Baringer, of Cincinnati; Mrs. Delmer Riley of Detroit; Mrs. Manford Smith of Lancaster and Mrs. Dwight Spencer of Elmore, O.; a sister, Mrs. John Hiltner of Continental, O.; 17 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are being made by Root Funeral Home.
Chillicothe Gazette, Chillicothe, Ohio. Friday, 26 February 1954, page 2.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81119541/george-l_-schaferGeorge married Mary Etta Pilcher on 24 Dec 1894 in Putnam County, Ohio. Mary was born on 20 Sep 1877 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Jan 1939 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
51. 
Charles Clifford Schafer (8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 26 Sep 1874 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 7 Jun 1943 in Henry County, Ohio; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer, manager of grain elevator
- Census: 1900, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1910, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1920, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120330127/charles-c.-schaferCharles married Nettie Ury on 14 Aug 1899 in Putnam County, Ohio. Nettie was born on 14 Oct 1878 in Pleasant Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 21 Dec 1965 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
52. 
Sarah Schafer (8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 22 Aug 1876 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Oct 1940 in Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Oct 1940 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32109149/sarah-e-wellerSarah married Harvey Weller on 7 Mar 1897 in Putnam County, Ohio. Harvey was born on 29 Jun 1873 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 11 Oct 1947 in North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana; was buried on 13 Oct 1947 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
53. 
Mary Emaline Schafer (8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 15 Aug 1878 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 31 Mar 1951 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108741272/mary-emaline-fenstermaker
Plot Section 11, Row 13Family/Spouse: Ora Gideon Fenstermaker. Ora was born on 1 Apr 1878 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Sep 1966 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
54. 
Ida Levina Schafer (8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 19 Aug 1880 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Oct 1955 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Mrs. Levina Hiltner
North Creek - Mrs. Ida Levina Hiltner, 75, rt. 1 Continental, near North Creek, died unexpectedly at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday at Defiance City Hospital of a heart attack. She had been admitted Oct. 17 for minor surgery.
The body, removed to the Walls-Walker funeral home, Continental, will be returned today to the residence, where services will be conducted at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, followed by rites at the North Creek Methodist church at 1 o'clock, Rev. C. W. Bollinger, Continental, Ev. United Brethren pastor, will officiate, and burial will be in Monroe cemetery.
Mrs. Hiltner, the last of a family of 12 children of the late William and Mary (Morris0 Schafer, was born Aug. 19, 1880 in North Creek. She had spent her entire life in the North Creek area.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. George (Ruth) Simon, Continental; three sons, Ray and Roy Hiltner, North Creek, and William Albert Hiltner, Williams Bay, Wis.; 16 grandchildren, and five great grand children.
Her husband, John Hiltner, to whom she was married Dec. 24, 1903, died Sept. 5, 1954.
Mrs. Hiltner was a member of the Country Women's Club, WCTU, North Creek Methodist church and WSCS.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127186795/ida-levina-hiltnerIda married John Nicholas Hiltner on 24 Dec 1903 in Putnam County, Ohio. John (son of John Hiltner and Margaret Frisch) was born on 02 Oct 1878 in Near Napoleon, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 05 Sep 1954 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 93. Ray Clifford Hiltner was born on 28 Sep 1905 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 13 Jan 1986 in Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 94. Sarah Ruth Hiltner was born on 29 Jul 1907 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Nov 2000 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 95. Roy Philip Hiltner was born on 23 Oct 1911 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Nov 1987 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 96. William Albert Hiltner was born on 27 Aug 1914 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 30 Sep 1991 in University of MI Hospital, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan.
- 93. Ray Clifford Hiltner
55. 
Benjamin Franklin Schafer (8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 11 Aug 1882 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 07 Mar 1942 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Residence: Schafer farm, Palmer Township, Putnam County, northwest corner of section 7
- Census: 1900, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1910, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1940, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Death Claims Widely Known Stock Buyer
CONTINENTAL, March 9 - Funeral services for Benjamin F. Schafer, well-known livestock buyer, will be held from the North Creek church at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Schafer, a lifetime resident of the North Creek community, five miles north of here, died from a heart attack as he entered his automobile following the games at the district basketball tournament at 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
Schafer, for the past 10 years, local purchasing agent for Brady Bros., livestock shippers, is survived by his widow, the former Ida Brecht, two sons, Floyd Schafer, North Creek, and Ernest Schafer, Toledo, four daughters, Mrs. George (Freda) Blossom, Toledo; Mrs. Felix (Pauline) Tischinac, Toledo; Miss Helen, Toledo, and Mrs. Wayne (Lenore) Johnston, North Creek. A son, Nolan, died in an accident in Toledo in 1935.
Three sisters and three brothers also survive: William, Mt. Cory; Charles, McClure; Joseph, Toledo; Mrs. John (Lavina) Hiltner, North Creek; Mrs. Ora (Emma) Fenstermaker, Leipsic; and Mrs. Margaret Jackson, Gladstone, Mich.
Ben Schafer, the son of William and Mary Morris Schafer, had resided within a few rods of the place of his birth during his lifetime. Saturday evening he accompanied his grandsons, Doyle and Don Schafer and Donald Oliver, to tournament games at Leipsic and was entering the car to return to North Creek when stricken.
About 10 years ago, Schafer quit farming the old Schafer homestead at North Creek to devote all his time to act as local purchasing agent for Brady Bros. He was a member of Continental chapter No. 570 F. and A.M., belonged to North Creek M. E. church and has taught adult Bible class there for 12 years.
Funeral is in charge of Fuller Funeral Home, Leipsic. Rev. Paul Fisher, Gilboa, will officiate, assisted by Rev. E. F. Root, church pastor. Interment will be in Monroe cemetery, north of here.
(published in The Lima News, Monday, March 9, 1942)
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75650344/benjamin-franklin-schaferFamily/Spouse: Mary Ida Brecht. Mary was born on 19 May 1885 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 31 Jan 1975 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
56. 
Laura Schafer (8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 13 Jul 1884 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 01 Sep 1903 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Obituary
Laura Schafer was born in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio, July 13, 1884, and died in North Creek, where she always lived, September 1st, 1903, at the age of nineteen years, one month and eighteen days. Her death resulted from flux of three weeks duration. She died as a Christian. The last words she said were: “I set with the King.” She is survived by seven brothers and four sisters. Her brothers are: Philip, John, William Louis, Charley, Benjamin and Joseph, all residents of North Creek. The sisters are, Mrs. Maggie Jackson, of Gladstone, Michigan; Mrs. Sarah Well, Mrs. Annie Fenstemaker and Lareina Schafer, of North Creek. Her mother is a sister of the late Dr. Morris, who died the 10th of last October and her father, who was a brother of John and Harmen Hoffman and Margaret Taflinger, of this city, died last New Years day.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Wednesday, 30 September 1903.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81040820/laura-m_-schafer57. 
Joseph Jefferson Schafer (8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 19 May 1887 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 10 Sep 1949 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Willow Cemetery, Oregon, Lucas County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: 1910-grain dealer; 1920-reamer for a shipyard; 1930-metal polisher
- Census: 1910, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1920, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
- Census: 1930, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
Notes:
Ohio county marriage records
Name: Joseph J. Schafer
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1885
Marriage Date: 30 Jun 1908
Marriage Place: Putnam, Ohio, USA
Father: Wm. Schafer
Mother: Mary Morris
Spouse: Ina Niceswander
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156176967/joseph-jefferson-schafer
Plot A-18-8Joseph married Inabell Marie "Ina" Niceswander on 30 Jun 1908 in Putnam County, Ohio. Inabell was born on 19 Nov 1884 in Wisterman, Putnam County, Ohio; died in 1955; was buried in Willow Cemetery, Oregon, Lucas County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 4
58. Rebecca Morris (14.Henry3, 2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 5 Jan 1890 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 9 Jan 1988 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Rebecca M. Rue
Defiance – Rebecca M. Rue, 98, of here, formerly of Continental, died 1:15 p.m. Saturday at Defiance Hospital.
Mrs. Rue was born Jan. 5, 1890, in Palmer Township, Putnam County, the daughter of Henry and Mary Weller Morris. On July 30, 1922, she married Robert A. Rue, who died April 5, 1950.
A homemaker, Mrs. Rue was a member of Ash Grove Old German Baptist Church in Lima.
Survivors include two sons, George Rue of Wauseon and Morris Rue of Continental; one daughter, Mrs. George (Mary) Bock of Defiance; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one brother, Daniel Morris of Defiance; and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Burden of Defiance and Mrs. Martha Mayes of Continental.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ash Grove Old German Baptist Church, Lima, a home brethren officiating. Burial will be in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Snyder Funeral Home, Continental.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Sunday, 10 January 1988, page 4.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94417473/rebecca-rue
Born at Palmer, Putnam Co., Ohio
She is the daughter of Henry Morris and Mary Weller.
Mother of:
John H. Rue;
George Rue;
Albert Rue;
Mary E. Rue;
Thomas Edward Rue59. George Morris (14.Henry3, 2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 7 Jun 1891 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 14 Mar 1955 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: carpenter, foreman on construction
- Census: 1930, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1940, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
George Morris
CONTINENTAL - Services for George Morris, 63, Route 2, custodian of the North Mount Zion Church and Sharon Grange, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Morris, a life-long resident of Putnam County, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday in Defiance Hospital of leukemia after an illness of several months.
He was secretary of the Palmer Township Mutual Insurance Co., North Creek and an honorary member of the State Highway Patrol Auxiliary. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the American Legion, a charter member of the Sharon Grange; an honorary member of the WCTU, and a member of the North Mount Zion Church and its Helping Hand Class.
Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Rue and Mrs. Martha Mayes, Route 2, Continental; Mrs. Catherine Spencer, Route 2, Cloverdale; Mrs. Elizabeth Burden, Defiance; Mrs. Margaret Friend, Marshall, Mich., and a brother, Daniel N., Route 8, Defiance.
The body will remain in the Wall-Walker Funeral Home, Continental, until noon Thursday, then will be removed to the church to await services.
(published in The Lima News, Tuesday, March 15, 1955, page 2)
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82037364/george-morris60. 
Catherine Morris (14.Henry3, 2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 18 Mar 1893 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 29 Apr 1975 in Cloverdale, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Spencer, 82, route 2, Ottawa, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Richardson Funeral Home, Continental. Rev. Ronald Maryin will officiate with burial in the North Mount Zion Cemetery near Continental. Mrs. Spencer died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday in Paradise Oaks Nursing Home, Cloverdale, following an lengthy illness. She was born in Putnam County on March 18, 1893, to Henry and Mary (Weller) Morris. She married Cleopha Spencer on January 15, 1919 and he preceded her in death on January 3, 1955. Survivors include two sons, Wilbur, route 2, Cloverdale; Willis, route 2, Ottawa; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Rue, route 1, Continental; Mrs. Martha Mayes, route 1, Continental; Mrs. Elizabeth Burden, Defiance; Mrs. Margaret Friend, Hillsdale, Mich.; a brother, Daniel Morris, route 8 Defiance. She was a member of the Dupont Church of the Brethren. Putnam County Sentinel 30 Apr 1975.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143179516/catherine-spencerCatherine married Cleopha Spencer on 15 Jan 1919. Cleopha was born on 31 Mar 1878 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 3 Jan 1955 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
61. Anna May Morris (14.Henry3, 2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 21 Jan 1895 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 15 Mar 1910 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Note on Find a Grave:
Anna died at the age of 15 from meningitis.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201202956/anna-may-morris62. Elizabeth Morris (14.Henry3, 2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 26 Feb 1897 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 3 Jun 1994 in Cloverdale, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161565082/elizabeth-burden
Sect 3 Mausoleum C-3
Elizabeth married Harry Burden 8 April 1931 in Putnam Co., Ohio.63. 
Margaret Morris (14.Henry3, 2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 4 Jun 1899 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 13 Apr 1987 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Margaret Friend
Quincy – Margaret (Morris) Friend, 87, of Hillsdale and formerly of Quincy, died Monday in the Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater. She had been ill three years.
She was born in Continental, Ohio, moved to Quincy in 1945 from Detroit and to Hillsdale in 1971. She attended the North Reading Baptist Church.
Her husband, Forest Friend died in 1985, and she also was preceded in death by a daughter, Glenna Newman.
She is survived by sons, Vearl Friend of Frankfort, Bernard Friend of Coldwater, Rolland Friend of Seattle, Wash., Royce Friend of Mil, and William Friend of Allen; a daughter, Eloise Gorsline of Pear Blossom, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Burton, Martha Mayes and Rebecca Rue, and a brother, Dan Morris, addresses unknown.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mast and Mock Funeral Home in Defiance, Ohio. Local arrangements are by Putnam Funeral Home.
Battle Creek Enquirer, Battle Creek, Michigan. Wednesday, 15 April 1987.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161500389/margaret-friendMargaret married Forest William Friend on 16 Apr 1922. Forest was born on 2 Jun 1902 in Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio; died on 21 Feb 1985 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
64. 
Daniel Newton Morris (14.Henry3, 2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 13 Apr 1901 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 10 Nov 2002 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Myers Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1940, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio
- Census: 1950, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio
Notes:
Ohio death records
Name: Daniel N Morris
Gender: Male
Race: White, Not Hispanic (White)
Age: 101
Birth Date: 13 Apr 1901
Birth Place: Putnam, Ohio, USA
Residence Place: Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Residence Zip Code: 43512
Death Date: 10 Nov 2002
Death Hospital: Other/Nursing Home
Death Place: Defiance, Defiance, USA
Filing Date: 12 Nov 2002
Inquest Hospital: Long-Term Care Facilities
Registrar's Certificate Number: 090114
Father: Morris
Mother: Weller
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85646596/daniel-newton-morrisDaniel married Esther Mildred Myers on 28 Jun 1931 in Defiance County, Ohio. Esther was born on 9 Oct 1906 in HIghland Township, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 3 Apr 1994 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Myers Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
65. Martha M. Morris (14.Henry3, 2.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 7 Aug 1903 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 16 Oct 1998 in Ottawa, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Cloverdale
Martha M. Mayes, 95, died at 8:31 p.m. Oct. 16, 1998, at Putnam County Ambulatory Care, Ottawa.
She was born Aug. 7, 1903, in North Creek to Henry and Mary Weller Morris. She was married to Overton V. Mayes, who died Aug. 17, 1985.
Mrs. Mayes was a homemaker. She was a member of Hartsburg United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Howard Mayes of Continental; two daughters, Mildred B. Weddle of Albuquerque, N.M., and Juanita Sullivan of Continental; a brother, Daniel Morris of Defiance; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, George Morris; five sisters, Rebecca Rue, Catherine Spencer; Margaret Friend, Elizabeth Burden and Anna Morris; and a grandchild.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Continental. The Rev. Kay Wilcox will officiate. Burial will be in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159376568/martha-m-mayes66. Mary Elizabeth Miller (21.Lavina3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.Henry1) was born on 7 Nov 1875 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 7 Sep 1957 in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142290269/mary-elizabeth-snider67. John M. Miller (21.Lavina3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.Henry1) was born on 24 Nov 1878 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 21 Aug 1905 in Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22027591/john-m.-miller
Son of Adam Miller & Lavina C. Hartman. Married Jan. 31, 1901 to Bertha M. Stager.68. Joseph Miller (21.Lavina3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.Henry1) was born in Oct 1884 in Ohio. 69. Winfield Scott Crowley (35.Rosella3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Henry1) was born on 30 Jan 1904 in Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota; died in Jan 1972; was buried in El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, Orange County, California. Other Events:
- Occupation: salesman for automobile equipment
- Census: 1940, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104842351/winfield-scott-crowley70. Louis Schafer (46.Henry3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 17 Aug 1891 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died in Dec 1963 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: machinist; welder
- Census: 1930, Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan
- Census: 1940, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Louis Schafer
Louis Schafer, 72, formerly a welder of rt.2, Defiance, died at 8:25 p.m. Monday in the State Hospital, Toledo.
He was born on Aug. 17, 1891 in North Creek, a son of Henry Philip and Martha (Weller) Schafer.
On Aug. 26, 1913, he married Viola Garver in Continental.
He is survived by his wife, Viola; three sons, Vincent, 619 Moss St., Ronald, rt.2, Defiance, and Donald, 886 Webster St.,; four daughters, Mrs. James (Donelda) French, Bell Flower, Calif., Mrs. Kenneth (Glenola) Hancock, rt.1, Defiance, and Mrs. Paul (Alvina) Eis and Mrs. Paul (Lila) Layman, both of rt.2, Defiance; 32 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Ralph, Ayersville, and three sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Eva) Stuber, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Lewis (Mattie) Schellenberger, Genera, Ohio, and Mrs. Thomas (Viola) Wagner, Continental.
Friends will be received, starting Wednesday evening, in the Smith Bros.-Rupp funeral home where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday followed by burial in the Brunersburg cemetery. The Rev. E. Otto Webb will officiate.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138564230/louis-schaferLouis married Viola Marguerite Garver on 26 Aug 1913 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Viola was born on 24 Feb 1893 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio; died on 17 Apr 1983 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 97. Vincent Leverne Schafer was born on 24 Feb 1921 in Oakwood, Montgomery County, Ohio; died on 1 Sep 2004 in Lee County, Florida; was buried in Lee Memorial Park, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida.
- 98. Ronald Edgar Schafer was born on 30 Jul 1924 in Clio, Genesee County, Michigan; died on 18 Jan 2005 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 99. Donald Carlyle Schafer was born on 17 Feb 1927 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 26 Aug 1997 in Defiance County, Ohio.
- 100. Glenola Marie Schafer was born on 9 Aug 1930 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 31 Aug 1980 in Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 101. Alverna L. “Beanie” Schafer was born on 23 Sep 1931 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 5 Jul 2020 in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio.
71. Evillna "Eva" Schafer (46.Henry3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 23 Sep 1895 in Ohio; died on 27 Feb 1971 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 2 Mar 1971 in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Notes:
Mother of Decatur man taken by death
Mrs. Eva Stuber, 75, mother of John Brecht of Decatur, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at her home, 637 Huffman Street, Fort Wayne. She had been ill since June.
Mrs. Stuber was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Star of the East Chapter 514, and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Belva Tooman of Garrett, Mrs. Vivian Walther of Silver Lake, and Mrs. Dorothy Freeman of North Manchester; two sons, Paul Brecht of Continental, O., and John Brecht of Decatur; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Schellenbarger of Jenera, O., and Mrs. Thomas Wagner of Continental, O.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral rites will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Olney E. Eaton officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of the services.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana
Monday, March 1, 1971
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102872472/eva-stuberFamily/Spouse: John Detrick Brecht. John was born on 6 May 1894 in Miller City, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 23 Mar 1929 in Miller City, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Center Cemetery, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 102. Belva Velzora Brecht was born on 6 Nov 1915 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 21 Feb 1977 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana; was buried on 24 Feb 1977 in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana.
- 103. Vivian Irene Brecht was born on 16 Sep 1917 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 30 Aug 2009 in North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana.
- 104. Paul Rolland Brecht was born on 22 Sep 1920 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 29 Jul 1989 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 105. Dorothy Brecht was born on 30 Nov 1922 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 30 Jun 2018 in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana.
- 106. John J. Brecht was born on 24 Nov 1924 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Sep 1998 in Decatur, Adams County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Oct 1998 in Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, Adams County, Indiana.
Evillna married Ralph Vernon Stuber on 10 May 1934 in Indiana. Ralph was born on 15 Feb 1890 in Miller City, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 23 Mar 1964 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 25 Mar 1964 in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 102. Belva Velzora Brecht
72. Martha Schafer (46.Henry3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 11 Jun 1897 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Nov 1993 in Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Eagle Creek Cemetery, Williamstown, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
Bluffton
Martha L. Shellenbarger, 96, died at 5:05 a.m. Nov. 26, 1993, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.
She was born June 11, 1897, in Monroe Township, Putnam County, to Phillip and Martha Weller Schafer.
On Oct. 14, 1919, she married Lewis Shellenbarger, who died Dec. 12, 1969.
Mrs. Shellenbarger was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bluffton, and the Bluffton Senior Citizens Club.
Survivors include four sons, Virgil Shellenbarger of Ada, Wilbur Shellenbarger of Fort Myers, Fla., Philip Shellenbarger of Jenera and William Shellenbarger of Perrysburg; a daughter, Mrs. Margery Marquart of Bluffton; and 21 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Rolland Shellenbarger; two brothers, Louis and Ralph Schafer; and three sisters, Viola Wagner, Evelyn Stuber and Elizabeth Schafer.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Homes, Bluffton Chapel.
Burial will be in Eagle Creek Cemetery, New Stark.
Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and y to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mennonite Memorial Home, First United Methodist Church or Bluffton Community Hospital.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Saturday, 27 November 1993.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13224839/martha-l.-shellenbargerMartha married Lewis Carroll Shellenbarger on 14 Oct 1919 in Putnam County, Ohio. Lewis was born on 25 Mar 1900 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 12 Dec 1969; was buried in Eagle Creek Cemetery, Williamstown, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 107. Margery Violet Shellenbarger was born on 23 Feb 1920 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Mar 2009 in Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Trinity Cemetery, Jenera, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 108. Virgil O. “Shelly” Shellenbarger was born on 3 Dec 1921 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 13 Mar 2018 in Ada, Hardin County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada, Hardin County, Ohio.
- 109. Wilbur Dale Shellenbarger was born on 24 Oct 1923 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 13 Oct 2001 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee; was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 110. Rolland Eugene Shellenbarger was born on 8 Nov 1925 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 30 Nov 1982 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 111. Philip Carroll Shellenbarger was born on 10 Oct 1932 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 11 Feb 2006 in Ohio; was buried in Eagle Creek Cemetery, Williamstown, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 112. William Clair Shellenbarger was born on 21 Dec 1933 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 22 Dec 2018 in Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 107. Margery Violet Shellenbarger
73. Rebecca Schafer (46.Henry3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 29 Apr 1899 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 9 Nov 1900 in Ohio. 74. Viola Schafer (46.Henry3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 1 Jul 1901 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 22 Nov 1984 in Allen County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Viola Wagner
Continental – Viola Wagner, 83, Route 1, died Thursday in St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
She was born July 1, 1901, in Putnam County. Parents were Philip and Martha (Weller) Schafer. In 1926 she married Thomas J. Wagner, who survives. She was a member of North Creek United Methodist Church and its Ladies Aid.
Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Martha Shellenbarger, Jenero.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Snyder Funeral Home. Rev. James Fry will officiate. Burial will be in North Mount Zion Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will be from 7-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161425008/viola-wagnerViola married Thomas Jefferson Wagner on 13 Apr 1926 in Putnam County, Ohio. Thomas was born on 27 Oct 1898 in HIghland Township, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 5 Jun 1988 in Cloverdale, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
75. Ralph Henry Schafer (46.Henry3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 10 Dec 1903 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 12 Oct 1968 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Ayersville Cemetery, Ayersville, Defiance County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1930, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1940, Damascus Township, Henry County, Ohio
Notes:
Ralph Schafer
Ralph Schafer, 64, rt.8, Defiance, was dead on arrival at Defiance Hospital at 9:25 a.m. Saturday. He had suffered a heart attack four years ago, but recovered sufficiently to carry on limited farming operation.
Born near North Creek on Dec. 10, 1903, he was a son of Philip and Martha (Weller) Schafer. He and Mildred Shumaker, who survives, were married on Sept. 26, 1929.
Other survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Eva) Stuber, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Louis (Mattie) Schellenbarger, Jenera, and Mrs. Thomas Wagner, Continental. A brother, Louis, and two sisters are deceased.
Schafer was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Highland Tp. Volunteer Fire Department.
Friends may call in Mast and Mock Funeral Home until noon Tuesday, then in Zion Lutheran
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146788570/ralph-schaferRalph married Mildred Shumaker on 26 Sep 1929 in Defiance County, Ohio. Mildred was born on 28 Oct 1905 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 1 Jul 2005 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Ayersville Cemetery, Ayersville, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
76. William Henry Schafer (47.John3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 14 May 1890 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 3 Mar 1977 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Census: automobile salesman
- Census: 1930, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1940, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
William Schafer
Continental – William H. Schafer, 86, died at 7:40 p.m. Thursday in Leisure Oaks Nursing Home, Defiance.
He was born May 14, 1890, in Putnam County, the son of John and Ella Rangeler Schafer. His wife, the former Catherine Schuller, died Nov. 12, 1961.
He was owner of Schafer Oldsmobile.
Survivors include a son, John of Rt.8, Defiance; three brothers, John and Carol, both of Toledo, and Forest of Continental; a sister, Mrs. Ida Krumm of Toledo; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Catholic Church, Rev. Noel Kramer officiating. Burial wil be in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance.
Friends mya call after 7 this evening at Richardson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the heart fund.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129056844/william-h-schaferWilliam married Catherine Schuller on 26 Nov 1919 in New Bavaria, Oakland County, Michigan. Catherine was born on 17 Mar 1897 in New Bavaria, Henry County, Ohio; died on 12 Nov 1961 in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 113. John Leland "Jack" Schafer was born on 15 May 1923 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 10 Oct 2011 in Ohio; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 114. Margaret Ellen Schafer was born on 11 Oct 1924 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 7 May 1964 in Contra Costa County, California; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
77. James Franklin Schafer (47.John3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 27 Jan 1893 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio. James married Clara Margaret Scheeley on 23 Jun 1919 in Delaware County, Ohio. Clara was born on 17 Apr 1895 in Ohio; died on 23 Jan 1958 in Lena, Vigo County, Indiana; was buried on 25 Jan 1958 in Calvary Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
78. Mary Margaret Schafer (47.John3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 20 Aug 1895 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died in 1973 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; widowed, with 1 year-old daughter, living with her parents
Notes:
Mary M. Thompson
Continental – Mrs. Mary M. Thompson, 76, 203 S. Sixth St., died at 10 a.m. Sunday in her residence of a heart attack.
Born Aug. 20, 1896 in North Creek, she was a daughter of John and Ella (Rangeler) Schafer. She married Ray Thompson on March 12, 1923 and he survives. She was a member of the Continental American Legion Auxiliary, the Ideal Times Club, Topaz Circle and Christ United Methodist Church.
Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John (Josephine) Hill, Bryan; Mrs. Sarah Jane Baldwin, Ayersville, and Mrs. Walter (Helen) Good, Continental; four brothers, William and Forest Schafer, Continental, and John and Carl Schafer, Toledo; a sister, Mrs. Tom (Ida) Krumm, Toledo, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Two brothers are deceased.
Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Christ Church, Rev. Gary Reeves officiating, and burial will be in the North Creek Cemetery. Visiting hours in the Richardson Funeral Home are after 7 p.m. today and until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, when the body will be taken to the church.
Buried:
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Plot: East side of churchMary married Joseph Theodore Collet on 31 Aug 1917 in Putnam County, Ohio. Joseph was born on 6 Jun 1896 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 6 Oct 1918 in Camp Taylor, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 115. Ellen Josephine Collet was born on 26 Jan 1919 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Jan 2004; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
Mary married Ray Bryan Thompson on 12 Mar 1923. Ray was born on 5 Jul 1896 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 19 May 1974 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 116. Sarah Jane Thompson was born on 4 Nov 1926 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 5 Jul 2009 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 117. Helen G. Thompson was born on 4 Sep 1930 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Jan 2020 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
79. Ida L. Schafer (47.John3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 6 Jul 1898 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Apr 1986 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Ida married Tullius Ferdinand Krumm on 11 Jul 1916 in Putnam County, Ohio. Tullius was born on 24 Jul 1892 in Ohio; died on 10 Apr 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 118. Frederick John Krumm was born on 12 May 1918 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; died on 27 Oct 2020; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
- 118. Frederick John Krumm
80. Clyde Schafer (47.John3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 6 Jul 1898 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 1 Dec 1966 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: proprietor of greenhouse, school bus driver
- Census: 1940, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1950, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Clyde Shafer
Continental – Clyde Shafer, 68, died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, where he had been a patient one week. He was a retired fireman and custodian.
Born July 6, 1898, in Putnam County, he was the son of John and Ella Shafer.
Surviving are his wife, Hazel; one step son, Dallas Nofsinger of Continental; three grandchildren; four brothers, William and Forest, both of Continental; John E. of Oregon and Carol of Toledo, and two sisters Mrs. Ray (Mary) Thompson of Continental and Mrs. Thomas (Ida) Krumm of Toledo.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Walker Funeral Home. Rev. Larry Tompkins will officiate and burial will be in Monroe Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201022915/clyde-schaferClyde married Hazel M. Doster on 26 Aug 1938 in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio. Hazel was born on 26 Nov 1905 in Brown Township, Paulding County, Ohio; died on 2 Jun 1990 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
81. John Edward Schafer (47.John3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 17 Dec 1903 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 8 Dec 1995 in Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: oil treater at oil refinery
- Census: 1930, Oregon Township, Lucas County, Ohio
- Census: 1940, Oregon Township, Lucas County, Ohio
- Census: 1950, Oregon Township, Lucas County, Ohio
Notes:
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212102129/john-e.-schaferJohn married Marvel Gertrude Thompson on 16 Feb 1922 in Monroe County, Michigan. Marvel was born on 16 Aug 1904 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died in 1990 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
82. Carl Clifford Schafer (47.John3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 20 Feb 1906 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 8 May 1981 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: mechanic, welder for oil refinery company
- Census: 1940, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
- Census: 1950, WashingtonTownship, Lucas County, Ohio
Notes:
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/247343552/carl-c-schaferCarl married Beatrice Leone Lugabill on 21 Dec 1926 in Putnam County, Ohio. Beatrice was born on 5 Jan 1904 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died in 1970; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 119. Carl Edward Schafer was born on 20 May 1939 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 24 Jul 1997 in Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in burial details unknown.
83. Forest J. Schafer (47.John3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 3 Nov 1908 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Mar 1982 in Ottawa, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: auto mechanic
- Census: 1950, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200253243/forest-j-schaferForest married Cleta D. Heffley on 5 Oct 1932 in Putnam County, Ohio. Cleta was born on 3 Aug 1913 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 6 Jul 1996 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
84. Edith Jackson (48.Margaret3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 5 Jul 1892 in Ohio; died on 14 Jan 1982 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne County, Michigan. Edith married Walter Hamilton France on 18 Jun 1915 in Bark River, Delta County, Michigan. Walter was born on 2 Mar 1891 in Michigan; died on 30 May 1979 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 120. Charles Jackson "Jack" France was born on 21 Feb 1917 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 5 Oct 1992 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne County, Michigan.
- 121. Robert France was born on 14 May 1922 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 3 Jul 1945; was buried in White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, Troy, Oakland County, Michigan.
- 120. Charles Jackson "Jack" France
85. 
Clarence Frederick Schafer (49.William3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 21 Aug 1895 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 12 Jan 1951 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1930, Liberty Township, Hancock County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102297505/clarence-frederick-schaferFamily/Spouse: Mary Eliza Brenner. Mary was born on 20 Aug 1902 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 8 Dec 1997 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 122. Charles William "Bill" Schafer was born on 9 Mar 1927 in Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 29 Nov 1962 in Dixon, Carbon County, Wyoming; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 123. Betty Schafer was born on 4 Sep 1928 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 19 Jan 2017 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana; was cremated in location of ashes unknown.
- 124. Dale Dean Schafer was born on 22 Nov 1933 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 25 Feb 1934 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
86. Nellie Schafer (49.William3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 14 Jun 1897 in Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 30 Dec 1970 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
Nellie Conaway.
Findlay - Mrs. Nellie Viola Conaway, 73, 605 Hull Ave., died Wednesday in her home. She had been ill one year.
She was born Jun 14, 1897 in Defiance County, a daughter of William and Lula (Pilcher) Shafer, and married Harrison Conaway on Feb. 12, 1936.
He survives, with three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Winover, Leipsic; Mrs. Vincent Habegger, Rawson, and Mrs. Carroll Harris, Toledo; two brothers, Glen, Adad, and Eldon, Mount Cory.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Coldren Funeral Home, with burial in Clymer Cemetery.
Defiance Crescent-News, Thursday, December 31, 1970
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98784107/nellie-conawayNellie married Harrison Benjamin Conaway on 12 Feb 1936 in Wood County, Ohio. Harrison was born on 27 Sep 1898 in Arcadia, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 19 Aug 1973 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
87. Gladys Caroline Schafer (49.William3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 17 Jan 1899 in Highland, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 1 Jul 1978 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
Gladys Winover
Leipsic – Mrs. Gladys “Carrie” Winover, 79, formerly of Leipsic, died Tuesday in Calvary Manor Nursing Home, Gladorf.
A daughter of William and Luta (Pilcher) Schafer, she was born Jan. 17, 1899 in Defiance County and married Harry Winover on Nov. 26, 1924. He died in 1950.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Keith (Luella) Troyer, Continental; Mrs. Raymond (Carolyn) Warren, Leipsic, and Mrs. Lester (Oneda) Payne, McComb; two brothers, Glenn Schafer, Ada, and Eldon Schafer, Mt. Cory; two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Habegger, Findlay, and Mrs. Carroll (Frances) Harris, Toledo; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Blass-Peoples Funeral Home, Leipsic, and burial will be in the Clymer Cemetery near Mt. Cory. Friends may call in the funeral home today.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99666045/gladys-caroline-winoverGladys married Harry Martin Winover on 26 Nov 1924. Harry was born on 21 Jan 1896 in Washington, Henry County, Ohio; died on 25 Dec 1950 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 125. Lecta Imogene Winover was born on 19 Dec 1925 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 20 Dec 1925 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried on 21 Dec 1925 in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 126. Donovan Winover was born on 23 Aug 1927 in Ohio; died on 23 Aug 1927 in Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 127. Carolyn Jeanette Winover was born on 16 May 1930 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Aug 2015 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 125. Lecta Imogene Winover
88. 
Lavina Schafer (49.William3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 24 Apr 1901 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 14 Jul 1970 in Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
Lavina Eck
Pandora – Mrs. Lavina Eck, 69, a former Pandora resident, died 1:15 p.m. Tuesday of a heart attack in Fostoria City Hospital.
Born in Continental April 24, 1902, she was the daughter of William and Luta Pilcher Shaffer. She was married in 1922 to George Eck and he died in 1949.
Surviving are a son, Harlan of Vanderbilt, Pa.; three daughters, Mrs. Richard Otto of Ada, Mrs. Roger Swartz of Bascom and Mrs. Jack Vitte of Fostoria; four sisters, Mrs. Harrison Conway of Findlay, Mrs. Vincent Habegger of Rawson, Mrs. Carrie Winover of Convay and Mrs. Carroll Harris of Toledo; two brothers, Glen of Ada and Eldon of Mount Cory; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m Friday in Haas Funeral Home, Rev. Clyde Alberton officiating. Burial will be in Clymer Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Wednesday, 15 July 1979, page 4.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106968993/lavina-m-eckFamily/Spouse: George Frederick Eck. George was born on 2 Sep 1898 in Riley Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 31 Mar 1949 in Pandora, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 128. Russel George Eck was born on 23 Nov 1922 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 5 Jul 1959 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio.
- 129. Irene Eck was born on 30 Oct 1925 in Pandora, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Jun 1999 in Seneca County, Ohio; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Bairdstown, Wood County, Ohio.
- 130. Harlan Monroe Eck was born on 2 Mar 1927 in Pandora, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 29 Aug 1989 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 131. Ila Marie Eck was born on 13 Oct 1928 in Pandora, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Oct 2005 in Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio; was buried in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio.
- 128. Russel George Eck
89. William Glenn Schafer (49.William3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 5 Feb 1904 in Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 27 Dec 1991 in Ada, Hardin County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1950, Blanchard Township, Hancock County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98783643/w-glen-schaferFamily/Spouse: Vera Mae Habegger. Vera was born on 21 May 1913 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 21 Feb 2007 in Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 132. Mary Jane Schafer was born on 5 Feb 1944 in Ohio; died on 5 Feb 1944; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
90. Blanche Schafer (49.William3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 19 May 1906 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Apr 1984 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
Blanche G. Habegger
Findlay – Blanche G. Habegger, 77, died at 8 p.m. Friday at Blanchard Valley Hospital here following an extended illness.
She was born May 19, 1906, in Putnam County, the daughter of William A. and Lula Pilcher Schafer. On June 26, 1946, she married Vincent I. Habegger, who died May 27, 1976.
Mrs. Habegger was a homemaker. She was a member of the Eagle Creek Primitive Baptist Church near here.
Survivors include a brother, Glenn Shafer of Ada.
Survivors will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home here, Elder Daily Hite officiating. Burial will be in Clymer Cemetery near Mount Cory.
Friends may from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Sunday, 29 April 1984, page 4.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21907286/blanche-g-habeggerBlanche married Vincent Isaac Habegger on 26 Jun 1946. Vincent was born on 5 Oct 1906 in Riley Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 May 1978 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
91. Frances Mary Schafer (49.William3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 24 Sep 1909 in Greensburg, Putnam County, Ohio; died in Dec 1983; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240292869/frances-harrisFamily/Spouse: Carroll W. Harris. Carroll was born on 2 Apr 1907 in Union Township, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 7 Oct 1983 in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 133. Marcella Harris was born on 4 Mar 1932 in Ohio; died on 28 Jul 2014 in Ohio.
- 133. Marcella Harris
92. Eldon Schafer (49.William3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 3 Jun 1918 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 11 Apr 1984 in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1950, Union Township, Hancock County, Ohio
Notes:
Schafer, Eldon W., 65, of Mt. Cory, Oh. and winter resident of Fort Myers, funeral services Tuesday in Jenera, Oh., arrangements by Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay, Oh.
News-Press, Fort Myers, Florida. Sunday, 15 April 1984.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165665975/eldon-waldo-schaferFamily/Spouse: Mary Louise Bair. Mary was born on 22 Jun 1921 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 23 Aug 2018 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 134. Steve Eldon Schafer was born on 2 Feb 1952 in Ohio; died on 18 Sep 2017 in Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
93. 
Ray Clifford Hiltner (54.Ida3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 28 Sep 1905 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 13 Jan 1986 in Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: 1940-painter at Lee Factory; 1950- apiarist, bee keeper
- Census: 1940, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Ray Hiltner
NORTH CREEK - Ray C. Hiltner, 80, died Monday, at 1 a.m. in Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 28, 1905 in Putnam County, the son of John and Lavina (Schafer) Hiltner. He married Frances Wells in 1926 and she died in 1955. He married Lucille Sherrard in 1956, and she survives.
Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. John (Lenore) Webb, Mrs. Myrle (Ruth Ann) Hinesman, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Williamson, and Mrs. Robert (Jean) Davis, all of Defiance; one step-daughter Nondys Dunlap of Lima; two step-sons, Marlen Sherrard of Wildwood, Fla., and Terry Sherrard of Vaughnsville; 11 grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roy of Continental, and Albert of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and a sister, Ruth Simon of Cloverdale.
He was an apiarist and a master carpenter. He attended the Dupont Church of the Brethren and was a member of Continental F and AM Lodge 570, of which he was past master in 1952 and 1985. He belonged to the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Toledo and was president of the Putnam County Scottish Rite; he was a member of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, Continental Chapter 129 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Continental Senior Citizens, the National Rifle Association, and the Ohio Beekeepers Association, and he was a committeeman for the Putnam County Republican Party.
Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Snyder Funeral Home in Continental with Rev. Terry Porter officiating. Burial will be in Monroe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. tonight, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of services. A masonic service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162749406/ray-clifford-hiltner
E Monroe Cemetery 4 in Monroe Twp., Putnam Co., OHRay married Frances Lenora Wells on 28 Sep 1926 in Putnam County, Ohio. Frances was born on 24 Dec 1904 in Blanchard Township, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 29 Aug 1955 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 135. Lenore May Hiltner was born on 26 Feb 1928 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 09 Nov 2010 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Cromley Cemetery, Defiance Township, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 136. Helen Marie Hiltner was born on 30 Jan 1932 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 23 Mar 2005 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 137. Jean Arlene Hiltner was born on 03 Mar 1935 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 16 Oct 2010 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
Ray married Edith Lucille Kirkendall on 15 Sep 1956. Edith was born on 06 Mar 1906 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Missouri; died on 23 Aug 1992 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
94. 
Sarah Ruth Hiltner (54.Ida3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 29 Jul 1907 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Nov 2000 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133709037/sarah-ruth-simon
E Monroe Cemetery 385 in Monroe Twp., Putnam Co., OHSarah married George Russell Simon on 24 Aug 1930. George was born on 15 Oct 1904 in Greensburg, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 19 Feb 1982 in Cloverdale, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 138. Carol Ray Simon was born on 15 Apr 1937 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 01 Aug 2014 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 138. Carol Ray Simon
95. 
Roy Philip Hiltner (54.Ida3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 23 Oct 1911 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Nov 1987 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1950, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Roy Hiltner
Continental - Roy P. Hiltner, 76, died at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday at his home, at Route 1, Continental, near North Creek.
He was born Oct. 23, 1911, in Putnam County, son of John and Lavina (Schafer) Hiltner. In 1933, he married Mary Sullivan, who survives. He was a retired farmer. He formerly managed the old Defiance airport, where he was a flight instructor, and also formerly managed the North Creek Telephone Co. He was a member of North Creek United Methodist Church, the National Rifle Association and the Putnam County Farm Bureau.
Also surviving are three sons, John, Charles (Charlie Bill) and David, all of rural Continental; a daughter, Mrs. Rex (Barbara) Shalter of Route 2, Ottawa; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Simon of Route 2, Cloverdale; and a brother, Albert of Ann Arbor, Mich.
He was preceded in death by a grandchild and a brother, Ray.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Snyder Funeral Home. Rev. Marilyn Chivington will officiate. Burial will be in Monroe Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until services on Friday.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66292116/roy-p_-hiltner
E Monroe Cemetery 310 in Monroe Twp., Putnam Co., OHRoy married Mary Elizabeth Sullivan on 21 Jun 1933 in Putnam County, Ohio. Mary (daughter of Corbin William Sullivan and Clara Viola Anderson) was born on 20 Jun 1915 in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio; died on 27 Feb 2011 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 139. John Wesley Hiltner was born on 10 Jun 1936 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 4 Sep 2003 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 140. Charles W. "Charley Bill" Hiltner was born on 21 Jun 1939 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 15 Dec 2016 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
96. 
William Albert Hiltner (54.Ida3, 8.Mary2, 1.Henry1) was born on 27 Aug 1914 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 30 Sep 1991 in University of MI Hospital, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Other Events:
- Occupation: Professor of Astro Physics
- Census: 1950, Williams Bay, Walworth County, Wisconsin
Notes:
William Albert Hiltner, PhD, DSc (hon) - (1915-1991)
Distinguished Astronomer, Professsor, Researcher, Engineer, Author (Astronomical Techniques, Photometric Atlas of Stellar Spectra, et al)
BIO: William Albert “Al” Hiltner was born on August 27, 1914 on his parents' farm in North Creek, Ohio, some 45 miles southwest of Toledo. He received his early education in the one room school house that served this farm community. Al acquired his interest in astronomy while still very young, apparently from an amateur astronomer who lived near the family farm. He purchased a small telescope and was disappointed when he found that Vega still looked like a "star" despite the magnification afforded by the telescope. Al graduated from a small high school in a graduating class of 17 in 1932.
The following year he entered the University of Toledo where he majored in physics and math. It was in his senior year that he decided to make astronomy his life work. Commenting on that choice many years later Al said, "One makes a decision to do astronomy when one is helpless to prevent it!" He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toledo in 1937 and started graduate studies in astronomy at the University of Michigan. This was not the end of his interest in Toledo, where he frequently spent his weekends until he married Ruth Kreider, a former classmate. He returned again to Toledo 30 years later to accept an honorary DSc. degree from this, his first alma mater.
At the University of Michigan Al obtained an MS degree in 1938 and a PhD in astrophysics in 1942. His thesis research was on the spectra of Be stars, with emphasis on determining color temperatures through accurate spectrophotometry. For this research he and Robley Williams constructed the University of Michigan microphotometer. Later they published the Photometric Atlas of Stellar Spectra. As a National Research Council Fellow he continued his association with the University of Michigan and observed and carried out a productive research program at McDonald Observatory. In 1943 he was appointed an Instructor at Yerkes Observatory and he and his family, which now included two daughters, moved to Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay Wisconsin, a village only slightly larger then North Creek, Ohio. During the early days at Yerkes he continued his spectroscopic studies of Be stars and some of the other pathological cases that had been Otto Struve's favorites.
During World War II Al was engaged in the production of front surface mirrors, and in military optics design and modeling, an experience which influenced his later interest in astronomical instrumentation. It was following the end of the war that I came to Yerkes Observatory as a graduate student and had the opportunity to work with AI on two projects. Otto Struve had suggested that AI develop a program in photoelectric photometry at Yerkes and I was appointed his assistant. We started with a simple system employing a sensitive galvanometer to record the output of a photomultiplier. It was my task to sit near the 40 inch pier, in the basement, in front of the galvanometer scale. From the observing floor above AI would call out the instructions to read the position of the dancing spot of light on the scale. From this humble beginning AI brought photometry and later polarimetry and electronic imaging at Yerkes into the modern era.
In 1945 Hiltner and Chandrasekhar went to Canada to photograph a total eclipse of the sun. This represented a unique collaboration with the theorist Chandrasekhar, for I believe that the paper showing those photographs remains the only observational research paper ever published by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar. Another interaction between Chandra and AI, however, had a much greater impact on astronomy. Chandrasekhar had predicted that when electron scattering was the dominant contributor to the stellar opacity the limb intensity would show linear polarization reaching 11 % for pure electron scattering. AI set out to measure this polarization in eclipsing binary systems. He found polarization, but it did not change with binary phase. Indeed many early type stars showed polarization in the several percent range. As the data collected, it became clear that the polarization was produced in the interstellar medium. In 1949, in back-to-back papers in Science, Al Hiltner and John Hall announced the discovery of interstellar polarization. Interstellar polarization gave the first evidence for galactic magnetic fields and a powerful diagnostic on the nature of interstellar grains.
Over the years AI published over 200 papers in scientific journals. While he continued measurements of polarization, photometry and spectral classification of early type stars he was most interested in binary stars. He made valuable contributions to our understanding of Wolf-Rayet binaries, and after the discovery of x-ray binaries he turned his attention to the study of the optical radiation from these x-ray sources. He enjoyed sharing this research with students and young astronomers and imparting to them the enthusiasm that he himself had for scientific inquiry.
As AI progressed through the ranks from Instructor to Professor at the University of Chicago, he took on increased responsibilities as both an instrument innovator and policy maker.
Starting in 1959 and continuing until his departure from Yerkes Observatory in 1971, he was the University of Chicago's representative on the Board of Directors of AURA The facilities which now cover the summit of Kitt Peak owe much to the efforts of the early Board members. He played an important role in the development of the Cerro Tololo Interamerican Observatory in Chile. In 1966 CTIO was without a director and AI served as one of the interim directors until the appointment of Victor Blanco in 1967. He also served as President of AURA from 1968 through 1971. His departure from the Board following his term of office was a result of his departure from Yerkes Observatory after 27 years of productive and diverse activity.
Al returned to the place where he had received his training in 1970 to become chairman of the Department of Astronomy at the University of Michigan. His ability to imagine and to make things happen led to a fruitful collaborative agreement between Michigan, Dartmouth and MIT. The MDM consortium started with the move of the Michigan 1.3 meter telescope and later the construction of a 2.4 meter telescope, which was designed by AI and now bears his name.
When AI retired from the University of Michigan in 1985 it was not just be a professor emeritus but rather to take on a new challenge. The Carnegie Institution had embarked on a collaborative effort to produce a very large southern hemisphere telescope. In 1986 AI joined the staff of the Carnegie Observatories to become the Project Manager for the Magellan Telescope Project a program to build an 8-meter telescope to be place in Chile.
One of the characteristics which his younger colleagues have remarked on was his ability to keep up-to-date, to keep learning. and as such it was not at all remarkable that he had been chosen to head the Magellan Project. This characteristic, however, applied to his personal as well as his professional life. During his years at Yerkes Observatory he enjoyed sailing on Lake Geneva and canoeing with the family in northern Wisconsin in spite of the fact that he had not learned to swim in his youth. He did learn to swim, however, at the age of 64 and took great pride in that accomplishment, which he enjoyed the rest of his life.
For the last 10 years of his life AI had been under the care of a cardiologist for a deteriorating heart condition. He had resisted surgery until finally in September of 1991 he decided to risk surgery as a last resort. They were unable to get his heart to beat on its own after removing the support system. He is survived by his wife Ruth, and four children, two sons and two daughters.
Al was a great success as a scientist, a teacher, a builder, and a scientific leader, and went out of his way to instill these attributes in the younger astronomers who had the opportunity to work with him.
External links:
• This BAAS obituary in the ADS, written by: Arthur D. Code (University of Wisconsin).
• William A. Hiltner papers, 1942-1991 - http://www.worldcat.org/title/william-a-hiltner-papers-1942-1991/oclc/80618779
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188177940/william-albert-hiltner
Non-Cemetery BurialWilliam married Ruth Kreider on 12 Aug 1939 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Ruth was born on 23 Apr 1916 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 05 Feb 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 141. Phyllis Anne Hiltner was born on 18 Mar 1941 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 06 Sep 2010 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.