Henry County Genealogical Society Newsletter
Volume 30, Number 2, Second Quarter 2016
A Publication of:
The Henry County Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 231
Deshler, OH 43516
www.henrycountyohiogenealogy.org
Officers:
President – Bill Latta – billatta8@gmail.com
Treasurer/Membership Chmn. – Lucille Van Scoyoc – elvrrv2c@centurylink.net
Corresponding Secretary – Phyllis LaRue – 409 W. Maple St., Deshler, OH 43516
Recording Secretary and First Families Chmn. – Kathy Bishop – 10-292 Rd. E,
Hamler, OH 43524, skbshp@embarqmail.com
News Reporter – Patricia Marshall – antiquepat@aol.com
Newsletter Editor and Webmaster – Jim Rebar – jamesrebar@roadrunner.com
Upcoming Meetings:
September 19, 2016 – Business meeting.
November 21, 2016 – First Families Dinner. See website or emailed newsletter of location.
Meetings will be held in March, May, September, and November or as disginated in future publications.
New Members
#534 Robert Morrison, Napoleon, OH 43545 (correction of membership number)
#535 Regina A. Donley, Napoleon OH 43545
#536 James Baker, Northwood, OH 43519-4116
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Queries
BAKER, WIRTH, OSBORN, PATRICK, BRINKMAN
I am trying to locate the burial location of Annabelle Irene Baker b. June 1918 d. 13 Jan 1919. Family history indicates she was buried in Napoleon, OH. Also trying to find info on Henry Baker and Amanda Brinkman. Birth, death and burial location. I think they were b. ca. 1850’s and perhaps bur. Brinkman Cem, Flatrock Twp.
James Baker, Northwood, OH 43619-4116
SMITH
Am looking for info given on the death certificate of these two Smith brothers, info on their parents, wives, etc.: Francis M. Smith, b. 1844 Logan Co., OH d. 14 June 1908 Richfield Twp., Henry Co. and John Smith b. 22 Sept 1845 Logan Co., OH d. 8 Aug 1918 Washington Twp., Henry Co. Francis m. Lucinda E. Cheney 1878 and remarried twice— Celesta Travis and Emaline Ingle (if same Francis). John poss. M. Lena Wiles 1881.
Wish to find 3rd gr-grandfather, Harmon Smith, who came from Logan Co. to Henry Co.
Dick Smith, Marion, IN 46953
HARRISON, NEARING
I am researching Thomas Harrison, who was reputedly b. 14 Feb 1812 near Hull in the East Riding of England. He and his family emigrated ca. 1844 to Ottawa Co., OH, but Thomas and his wife, Elizabeth Jackson Harrison, soon moved to Henry County, perhaps Around 1847. Thomas reportedly found work in Napoleon, possibly as a miller. He was also a minister in the Primitive Methodist Society. He died 1 Sept 1849, probably of cholera and may be buried in or near Texas. His widow married Phideas Nearing 25 Aug 1855. He was from Texas, but the marriage took place in Ottawa County. I am interested in learning the life activities of Thomas, any probate of his estate and the exact place of burial. Will share information with interested people.
Karen Bunning, Neward, OH 43055
STEVENSON, FORD
Searching for information on Samuel Stevenson who lived in Deshler. He was b. 10-3 1837 and died 10-8-1897. His wife was Matilda (Ford).
ADDITION: Member # 532 Liesa Ritter, North Aurora, IL 60542 is researching the following names: Hohenberger, Dirr, Demland, and Williams.
From the Deshler Flag, 9 Dec 1904
Through the kindness of Watt Gray we were shown part of a copy of the FLAG dated Dec. 4, 1886, which was then published by Lew SMITH. It is quite yellow with age. As we had only one page before us, we are only able to give a brief synopsis of the news of that date.
The Hook and Ladder Co. had a meeting on Monday evening, and among other business enrolled five new members … [which fills the roster].
| E. O. JONES | Doc MORSE | Al BLAKELY | Chas. DAVIS |
| Marion PATTERSON | Burt GRIBBELL | Sam ZIMMERMAN | S. H. ROBERTS |
| George OVERLY | J. E. HUSTED | Al CONKLIN | Lew DAVIS |
| Henry BUCHANAN | George MACK | John GALLIMORE | J. K. BULGER |
| M. G. COATES | Ben WHITE | Jas. FIRMAN | C. H. DONOVAN |
| Z. E. RUTAN |
County Citizens
F. M. GENSEL—Among the enterprising and successful businessmen of Malinta, Henry County, Ohio, stands the subject of this sketch, who, by virtue of his splendid business and personal qualities, has earned the respect and confidence of his fellow men. Mr. Gensel’s paternal grandfather GENSEL was born in Berks County, Pa, in 1779 and came to Ohio in 1815, having previously served as a soldier in the War of 1812. He was twice married, the first time, in Berks County, Pa, to Miss Susan HELW1CK, and secondly to Miss Rachel KIMEL, a native of Mercer County, Ohio. He died in Jackson Township, Allen County, Ohio, in 1864, at the advanced age of 85 years. The subject’s father, who was born in Berks County, PA, in 1802, was three times married. His first wife, Eliza KENDALL, whom he married at Shephardtown, VA, died six months after marriage, and he later married, in Carbon County, PA, Miss Elvina EASTERLINE, who died in 1846 in Pickaway County, Ohio. For his third wife Mr. GENSEL married Miss Elizabeth HOOVER, of Pickaway County, Ohio. In 1862 Mr. GENSEL enlisted in Co. 1,46th Ohio Regt., and served his country faithfully for two years, being discharged on account of physical disability. In 1845 he came to Ohio, and his death occurred on June 8,1881, at the age of 79 years.
The subject of this sketch was born April 14,1845, in Pickaway County, Ohio, and was reared on a farm. At the age of 17 years he came to Henry County and made his home with his father’s sister, Mrs. SPANGLER, with whom he remained until he was 21 years old, receiving in the meantime a good common school education. He then engaged in the operation of a saw-mill, of which he owned a half interest, and with which he was connected for about 12 years, being successful in the enterprise. He then removed to a 40-acre farm in Monroe Township, but a few years later he sold this and, in 1896, engaged in the hardware business in Malinta. He has from the beginning endeavored to so conduct his business as to meet the wants of his patrons and has been successful to a very gratifying degree in the enterprise, being now considered one of the leading business men of the place.
On September 18,1867, Mr. GENSEL married Miss Elizabeth STUKEY, who was born April 21, 1849, the daughter of Aram S. and Eve [HOFFMAN) STUKEY. Aram STUKEY was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, March 6,1820, and on April 16,1843, married Miss Eve HOFFMAN, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, April 13,1813, the union resulting in the firth of five children, Adaline, Mary M., Elizabeth, Isabel and John T. To the subject and his wife have been born the following children: Lydia L., born July 6, 1871, in Harrison Township, Henry County, died October 20,1900; Neva E., born March 4,1877, is the wife of Joseph CREW; Florence L., born October 1,1882, is the wife of Newman SNIVELY; Emma A., born September 19,1888, is the wife of Wendal BEVELHYMER. In politics Mr. GENSEL is a stanch(sic) Republican, while his fraternal relations are with the Masons and Knights of Pythias, belonging to Lodge No. 356, of the former order at Napoleon, and Lodge No. 399 of the latter at Malinta.
John Frederick GERKEN, a prosperous farmer of Monroe Township, was born in Defiance County, Ohio, on February 11,1855, the son of Frederick and Elizabeth (ROHRS) GERKEN, natives of Germany. The paternal grandfather, also Frederick GERKEN by name, was a native of Germany who emigrated to the United States and here resided with his children until his death. The subject’s father came to the United States in 1853, locating in Adams Township, Defiance County, Ohio, where he bought 40 acres of wild land, which he cleared and developed into a fine farm. He was successful and increased his home farm to 240 acres, also purchasing 320 acres in Monroe Township, Henry County, the latter being now owned by his sons, and 80 acres more in Defiance County. The mother died in 1867. She and her husband became the parents of six children, Henry, John F., Mary, Heniy (sic), Sophia and William. Frederick GERKEN subsequently married Miss Mary MORRIS, who died, and he then married Miss Mary W1CHMANN, by whom he had five children, Ernest, Harmon, Albert, Frank and Lena.
The subject of this sketch remained with his father until 26 years of age, receiving a fair education in the common schools, and in the vacation periods was employed some at carpenter work. He subsequently engaged in farming, to which he has since mainly confined his efforts. He has 120 acres, of which all is cleared but 30 acres, and he has here successfully followed general farming. In 1881 he built his present comfortable home and in 1896 erected the large and substantial barn which adorns the place.
On December 29,1881, Mr. GERKEN married Miss Mary PANNING, who was born in Napoleon Township, Henry County, the daughter of Henry and Dora (OTHMER) PANNING, both natives of Germany and the parents of nine children: Henry, Dora, Minnie, Sophia, Richard, Mary, Emma, Anna and Tillie. To Mr. and Mrs. GERKEN have been born two children, Albert and Emma, both of whom remain at home. Politically Mr. GERKEN is a Democrat and has served his township four years as a member of the school board and also as supervisor. His religious affiliation is with the Lutheran church, and he gives an ardent support to all worthy movements, standing high in the estimation of his fellow citizens.
–from History of Henry County, Ohio, by W. W. Campbell, pub. 1905
From The Democratic Northwest January 20,1881
Married on the 13th, at the residence of John WILSON, Esq., by Rev. Chas. FARNSWORTH, Mr. J. K. WITHERS to Miss Emma LAVER, all of Napoleon. After the ceremony Mr. WITHERS and his bride left on the evening train for Indiana and Illinois, where they are visiting relatives, to be absent a week or 10 days, when they will return to Napoleon, their future home.
From The Democratic Northwest January 27, 1881
DIED—Wm. Porter BROOKS, son of Wm. And Mary BROOKS, of Okolona, O., Feb. 3, 1881. He was sick but a short time, was in his 21st year, he professed faith in Christ.
TYLER—On Feb. 5,1881, in Napoleon, Mrs. E. B. TYLER, wife of A. H. TYLER, in the 59th year of her age.
BULL, In Napoleon, Jan. 29,1881, Mrs. Fidelia P. BULL, aged 66 years, 5 months, and 0 days. Mrs. BULL was born at Brandon, Rutland County, Vermont, August 8,1814. She was married Jan. 20,1833 at Buffalo, NY, and came to the Maumee valley in July 1833 (1838?) and joined the M.E. Church in 1867.
From The Democratic Northwest February 17, 1881
Mrs. RADABAUGH, of Huntington, Ind., is visiting her sister, Mrs. B. F. STOUT.
F. W. BUCHELE and H. F. ARPS left Monday night for Tecumseh, Nebraska, on a prospecting tour. Miss Lulu HIGGINS, who has been studying music in Chicago for sometime past, has returned home.
Sheriff DAUM leaves tomorrow for Columbus, with A. WILFORT, who was sent to the Penitentiary for two years for horse stealing.
Chas. Deitrich died on Saturday. He was buried Sunday.
MARRIED
MOREY – RAKESTRAW – At the residence of the officiating clergyman, by Eld. G. W. FOLTZ, Mr. Madison M. MOREY and Miss Sadie V. RAKESTRAW, all of Henry county, Ohio.
DAVIDSON – LEIST – Feb. 10th, 1881, by Rev. E. S. DUNHAM, Mr. George W. DAVIDSON, of Seneca county, and Miss Etta LEIST, of Henry County.
SLOAN – DEITRICH – At Napoleon, Ohio, Jan. 30, 1881, by W. F. DICKERMAN, Mr. Henry S. SLOAN and miss Christina DEITRICH.
CROMWELL – CRIGER – At the residence of Mr. CRIGER, Esq., of Harrison Twp., Henry County, OH, by Rev. Jno. W. MYERS, on the 12th of Feb., 1881, Mr. Frank CROMWELL and Miss Eony [?] CRIGER, all of Henry County, Ohio. The guests were invited to a table groaning beneath a supper I shall not attempt to describe.
LETTERS REMAINING UNCALLED FOR at the Napoleon Post Office Feb. 11,1881: Frederick SPANGLER, Brough A. SPITLER, Miss Emma SHOWARD, John FRASER, Miss Julia MORRIS, Gus ROONEY, Chas. WARWICK, Frank WALKMAN, Mrs. G. W. STEPHENSON
From The Democratic Northwest March 24, 1881
RIDGEVILLE BREEZES—To the Northwest—The death of Mr. John CONN, of Adams Ridge, was one of the most horrid kind. The tragic event took place at the saw mill in what is known as the CONKLE neighborhood. Mr. CONN was at the mill on business and while standing near the saw it is supposed that he suddenly became dizzy and fell upon it. His body was dreadfully mangled, being cut in two across the breast; one arm and one leg severed, and the throat cut, the blood and fragments being thrown in every direction. About twelve years since another terrible accident occurred on the same mill site, when the mill belonging to the CONKLES was burned, -one of the CONKLES, a young man, in trying to escape from the fire got caught in a brace by his boot, and with his head downward was roasted to death.
Mr. CONN was an old and highly respected resident of Adams Township, and a leading member of the United Brethren Church.
From the Democratic Northwest February 24, 1881
MARRIED
BATES – PINE – At the residence of the bride’s father by Rev. A. McCULLOUGH, Feb. 17,1881, Mr. C. A. BATES, of Henry Co., Ohio, to Miss Anne A. PINE, of Coshocton Co., Ohio.
MERRITT – RODES—At the bride’s parents in Marion Township, Jan. 30,1881, by Isaac STARKWEATHER, J. P., Mr. Frank MERRITT to Miss Ida M. RODES, all of Marion Township, Henry County.
THOMSON – MEEK – At Napoleon, Ohio, Feb. 2,1881, by W. F. DICKERMAN, Mr. Oscar THOMSON and Miss Cora MEEK.
MYERS – LEATHERMAN – At the residence of the bride’s father, Feb. 3,1881, by W. F. DICKERMAN, Mr. Frank MYERS and Miss Lillie LEATHERMAN, all of Henry County, Ohio.
DIED- BAKER – On the 21st Feb., 1881, Ezra BAKER, aged 3 years, 10 months and 21 days, son of Jacob and Catherine BAKER.
From The Democratic Northwest January 6, 1881
That fell disease, diphtheria, has again bereaved the family of Mr. Geo. LIGHTHIZER. His only daughter, a bright little girl of five years of age, died on last Sabbath morning, following a little brother to the other world within a few short weeks. The family have the deepest sympathies of the community.
From the Democratic Northwest January 13, 1881
Mrs. John C. McCAIN and son are visiting at their old home in Damascus Township.
W. L. WANN has resigned as First Lieutenant of F Co., 16th Regt. Cause, removing from the state.
G. W. HEATH, a former resident of Napoleon, but now of Cadillac, Mich., spent several days here last week.
Mr. Lou WANN, formerly of Napoleon, now of Chicago, is at present stopping in Defiance as a companion for his uncle, ex-Gov. SCOTT.
In the absence of J. K. WITHERS, who leaves today on a furlough of a week or two, B. F. STOUT will conduct the duties of station agent at this point.
Chas. KOLBY has moved his saloon and building to a lot nearly opposite the Northwest office.
SOLD OUT – L. BOCKLEMAN has sold out his grocery store to Chas. POLKE, who will take possession on the first of February.
Sure cure for frosted feet: Take equal parts of lard and camphor gum and coal oil. Melt lard, and dissolve camphor therein. When cool add the coal oil in equal proportion. [Ed. note: This reminds me that my grandfather was a proponent of turpentine for healing of cuts and scrapes. After feeling the sting, we grandkids learned not to whine about minor injuries.]
DIED – LIGHTHIZER – On Jan. 9, 1881, of diphtheria, Maudie A., only daughter of George and Barbara E. LIGHTHIZER, aged 6 years and 4 months.
From the Democratic Northwest March 31,1881
DIED – MORRIS – Sarah A. MORRIS was born at Camden, New Jersey, Aug. 2,1806, died March 28, 1881, aged 74 years and 8 months.
BAKER – Infant son of Jacob and Barbary BAKER, near Florida, Henry Co., Ohio, March 25th 1881, aged 9 months. This little jewel has gone to shine as a star to bedeck the sky of the Redeemers kingdom.
From The Deshler Flag, 1899
OIL! OIL! THE DESHLER WELL CAME IN WITH GOOD PROSPECTS IF A GUSHER
Great Activity in Leasing and (unreadable) Runs High
The drillers at the oil well here drilled into what seems to be a large vein of oil, and the well now stands with about 750 feet of oil in it. Reports are flying so thick and fast that it is hard to determine just what the prospects are, but, at any rate, the outlook is very bright for an oil boom in Deshler.
There are a number of oil men in the city, who are very active in securing leases and are paying a good cash bonus for them. Just as we go to press we learn that the well will be shot this afternoon or early in the morning, by North Baltimore parties.
[The FLAG reported Oct. 14, 1920 that oil was struck on the DUNN farm 2 mi. east and 1 1/2 mi. south of Deshler.]
From The Deshler Flag 10 June, 1901
The Deshler Granite and Marble Works has opened for business in the C. R. CALLHAN room, with L. W. UNDERHILL, manager and W. D. PORTER as stonecutter. The sale and lettering of monuments is the main part of the business.
From The Deshler Flag, September 14,1922
RADER & SPANGLER FURNITURE STORE
With the organization of the new firm of RADER and SPANGLER, Deshler will have another Furniture and Undertaking establishment.
With the consolidation of the RADER & EGBERT Co. and the W. W. STEWART Co., which took place last week, Mr. RADER, manager of the RADER & EGBERT Co., severed his connection with the firm and will conduct the new business The firm of RADER & Spangler is composed of Mr. Lyman RADER and Norman SPANGLER.
Mr. RADER, who for several years past has been connected with some of the large undertaking parlors in Chicago and Toledo, is a licensed undertaker. Coming here a few months ago to take charge of the store after the leaving of Mr. RENTSCHIER he has made many new friends around this part of the county.
Mr. SPANGLER is well known to the people of Deshler, having recently been connected with HARMON’S grocery and later employed at the RADER & EGBERT furniture store. The have purchased the DONOVAN building on the north side of Main St. in the east end of town and have already installed their undertaking equipment. They expect to have their furniture coming in in a few days at which time they will have a formal opening of the store.
There is a large field for furniture and undertaking in this corner of the county as there is no other establishments, except at Deshler, between North Baltimore and Holgate, Mr. HAGEN at Hamler having decided to quit business.
From The Deshler Flag, 16 June 1899
AN OLD LANDMARK THE VICTIM OF THE FIERY FLAMES – The Alma House Saloon Partially Burned Monday Morning – That our readers, lining at a distance and who have not been here for some time, may better understand the location, it might be well to state that the old landmark known as the Boston Furniture Store building is almost a thing of the past, having been through the flames and left in a deplorable condition. Some three years ago the building was remodeled and converted to a hotel, for which it continued to be used until this spring, when it was turned into a saloon and bowling alley, owned by Mr. R. E. HANLON.
Monday morning, about 2:00, Mr. Will GRAY, who was at work in the back shop in the rear of the GIAUQUE block, discovered the saloon building on fire and immediately gave the alarm, which was quickly responded to by the department, but as the building was covered with an iron roof and the flames had gained such headway it was very difficult for the department to fight the flames, although two streams were being thrown. The building belonged to Mr. John GINGERY and is a total loss, on which he he had $1,500 insurance.
From the Democratic Northwest, 24 Feb 1881
A. Hollister, a former resident of this place, died at Holgate. He was brought here for burial yesterday.
Miss Anna Bilsing has returned to her home in Crestline, Ohio, after a visit of eight weeks with her relations in Holgate, OH.
BASTARDY—On Saturday last, Door STOUT was arrested for bastardy, on complaint of Rosa GOOTCHEE. He was taken before Squire PEYTON, who placed him under bonds in the sum of $500.
Fred. RICHHOLT bought the five legged calf born in Defiance County.
L. S. DITTENHAVER has moved his tin shop to the room west of the Northwest [newspaper] office.
There was considerable slashing, cutting and knocking around Saturday night. Bad whisky the cause of it.
From The Deshler Flag
24 Jan 1931 Phone Miss Anna SUDHOLTZ’S store at once for facial appointments. We have a few vacancies left on Friday and Saturday. The Dorothy PERKINS Beauty Specialist is there.
1 March 1928 – POWDER PUFF BEAUTY PARLOR INVESTS – Mrs. Peggy CLINE, proprietress of the Powder Puff beauty parlor, has purchased a permanent waving machine, which will be installed in her rooms over the Farmers Store, within a few days. This will enable this popular hair-dressing establishment to take care of its ever-increasing business more satisfactorily.
22 January 1931 – A Woman’s Exchange and Gift Shop is to be opened in Deshler in the near future. This much needed shop will be operated by Peggy CLINE and located in her beauty shop.
21 Sept 1933 – On Monday, Sept 4, Miss Treva McHENRY, of Bluffton, took over the management of Peggy’s Beauty Shop in Deshler.
21 Sept 1933 – ZEL-BEE Beauty Shop Opened Friday – The Zel-Bee Beauty Shop was opened last Friday on East Main Street in the room formerly occupied by the TUSSING barber shop, the Misses Beatrice RADABAUGH and Zelma HUFFER are the proprietors. Both the young ladies are graduates of the Troy Beauty School of Lima. Miss HUFFER was formerly a resident of Gomer, Ohio, while Miss RADABAUGH came here from Findlay, yet she is known to many Deshler folks having been a resident of Deshler several years ago. She is a niece of Mrs. George CROUCH.
7 June 1934 – New Manager at Flora’s Beauty Shoppe—Miss Beatrice Ml LEY, who has worked in the Flora’s Beauty Shoppe at North Baltimore for the past 18 months will be in charge of the Flora s Beauty Shoppe here starting June 11. Many shop patrons of this town will remember her as being associated with the Della HALL Shop on West Main St several years ago. Carrie SHARPE, manager of the Shoppe here since date of its opening will take Miss MILEY’S place at North Baltimore.
6 August 1936 – Beauty Shop Has New Proprietress—Miss Vera NOLAN is the new proprietor in the RELLER Beauty Shoppe. For some time past she has been employed in a North Baltimore beauty shop Miss NOLAN was a graduate of the Deshler High School, class of 1934 and attended the Betty Jeanne School of Beauty Culture in Fort Wayne, IN. Being a graduate of the local school and her parent s home being in the Deshler community, Miss NOLAN is no stranger, and will appreciate your patronage.
The Henry County Genealogical Society Newsletter is published quarterly. The editor reserves the right to accept or reject any material submitted. The Newsletter is copyright protected, but the Society gives permission for material to be copied for personal research and other chapter newsletters. Annual membership is $10.00 (one or two people at the same address). Meetings will be held four times per year as posted in the newsletter. We post all queries that are related to Henry County-membership is not required. Send queries to Henry County Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 231, Deshler, OH 43516, or to jamesrebar@gmail.com or post online.
