May-June 1996

Henry County Genealogical Society Newsletter
Volume 10, Number 3, May-June 1996

MEETINGS

May 20, 1996, Monday, 7:00 pm

“Show and Share” night. Our guests will be Henry County 4-H Club Genealogy Project Youth. Bring something to share with them about your research. We’re hoping they can teach us a thing or two, also!

June 17, 1996, Monday, 7:00 pm

“The Progression of Tombstones” by Gordon Drake from Van Wert, OH. He is the owner of Van Wert Monument Co. and has some interesting insights.

WE ARE PUBLISHING…

Obituaries from The Northwest Signal. These will be published by year from 1987 to the present. Volume I (1987), Volume II (1988), Volume III (1989), and Volume IV (1990) are completed. Five more (1991-1995) will be finished soon. The cost of these books will be $10.00 plus $2.00 postage.
ALSO coming soon is Letters From The Boys Who Are Fighting For Us – – WORLD WAR I letters taken from The Deshler Flag October 1919 to March 1920. This book will be $5.00 plus S1.50 postage.
AND Henry County Marriages Vol. II (1913-1925) at a cost of $ 10.00 plus $2.00 postage. Three cheers for our members who keep us publishing!

MAKE A NOTE ON YOUR CALENDAR

Northwest Ohio Genealogical Fair at Northtowne Mall in Defiance September 14 and 15, 1996.

QUERIES

LINDEN, PEIFFER, WILLIAMS
Seeking info on Linden and Peiffer families who lived in the New Bavaria area ca. 1840-1890, also the John Williams family who lived in the Deshler area ca. 1870-1900.
–Kenneth E. Croy, Ottawa, OH 45857

SHRENK, RICE, FALOON, ELSPERMAN
Seeking Elizabeth Arm (Shrenk) Rice b ca. 1843 in Crawford Co. Parents were John and Jane (Faloon) Shrenk. She may have been called Belle Rice. Died after 1920. Also, Catharine (Elsperman) and. John M. Shrenk Jr. m 25 Mar 1875 Wayne Co., OH. May have lived about 1900 near Napoleon, OH. (John M. Shrenk Jr. b 1848 OH).
–Bonnie Walsh, Rangely, CO, 81648

GEHRETT, FOSNAUGHT, VALENTINE
My Gehrett family settled in Henry Co. during the 1850’s and 1860’s. My grandmother Clara Bell Gehrett was b in the Napoleon area (Deshler?) 7 Apr 1869. Her parents were Henry and Elzina (Fosnaught) Gehrett. Henry may have m1 Lydia (Valentine). Children may have been: Theodore, Mary Ellen, and Wilsen S. Any info greatly appreciated.
–Rebecca C. Huddle, North Canton, OH 44720

BOOKS

Mary Lou Clegg, Ft.. Wayne, IN 46854 has compiled newspaper obituary abstracts from 1838-1870 of Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Williams, and Wood counties. If you are interested, please contact her.
Dr. Allen W. School has published “The Brothers Crawford: Colonel William 1722-1782, and Valentine, Jr. 1724-1777.” His first genealogical book “Descendants of Moses and Isabell (Clark) Crawford of Bucks Co., PA” and the Crawford book are available from Mrs. Ralph D. Good, Findlay, OH 45840.
Ray Crain has written “The Land Beyond the Mountains,” a collection of historical accounts and anecdotes about pioneer Ohio. His book “The Long Green Valley” is about Ohio-Kentucky Indian Wars. Both are available at the Sullivan-Johnson Museum in Kenton, OH. Phone (419) 673-7147 for more information.

NOTES FROM THE DESHLER FLAG

11 Apr 1902 — HAMLER — the B & O has put on another section crew. Hamler will soon have as many railroad men as Deshler; Frank LaFountain, of Defiance, being the new section boss.

12 Oct 1906 — Toledo is to have a German daily paper, the first issue of which will appear about Nov. 1.

15 Oct 1897 — Mr. S. Cottingham, proprietor of the Deshler Ashery, will commence buying ashes from farmers and others at a rate of four and five cents per bushel. All you have to do is to save them in barrels or boxes, protected from the weather, and his team will call and take them away.

23 Mar 1906 — Married — Mr. Noah Butler and Miss Almeda Yoxtheimer of near Oakdale (Deshler) at the residence of Mr. Hiram Cole, by Rev. J. W. Hicks.

16 Jan 1941 Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Newell were pleased to receive a crate of oranges and a box of nuts and fruit from Mr. and Mrs. Guy Newell, of Camarillo, CA as a remembrance of their 30th wedding anniversary.

21 July 1899 Mr. John Flick lost his barn and a large quantity of hay last Friday by fire, the origin of which is supposed to have been a spark from Mr. Miles Yoxtheimer’s traction engine, which had passed along the road a few minutes earlier.

3 Dec 1931 –Knapp Meat Market has modern establishments in Holgate and Hamler, features the best in meats, groceries, vegetables, etc. and has a most extensive trade.

18 Nov 1926 (25 Years ago column) The Hayes Sisters at Hamler had rented the Shoemaker dwelling to be used as a dress-making shop. Both were expert fitters and seamstresses and good business for them was predicted. — From New Home: (southwest of Deshler) The corn shredder is again abroad in the land. William Nash is giving it a job now, and D. C. Miller and Frank Urban will follow suit.

8 Nov 1901 Officers elected by the Eastern Star lodge last Friday evening: Worthy Matron, Mrs. Rufus Hill; Worthy Patron, John Vogt; Conductress, Grace Armstrong; Ass’t Conductress, Mrs. Fred Stuve; Sec’y, Mrs. J. V. Vogt; Treasr, Mrs. Wheeler; Ada, Mrs W. S. Gehrett; Ruth, Mrs. O. L. Norris; Esther, Mrs. S. A. Jones; Martha, Mrs. T. M. Gehrett; Electra, Mrs. Sickles; Sentinel, Mrs. J. C. Armstrong; Warden, Rufus Hill.

11 Nov 1905 — HAMLER — Ferdinand Dudding is the strongest man in Henry County. He was seen wheeling 3000 locust posts home from the depot one day this week. Talk about your Samsons.

15 July 1904 Joe Fish, J. W. Dipman, and Fred Gilchrist left Monday for Bonesteel, S. D. to attend the opening of the government land at that place. It is possible they will stake a claim. — To say that Hamler is on a boom is putting it mild. Just think, three births in three days. First is Fred Samlow, proprietor of the Samlow Hotel, who has a boy born Saturday. Then comes Mr. and Mrs. William Rohrs with a bouncing baby girl born Sunday, and on Monday Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Marshall were presented with a fine boy. — We learn that Mr. Carl Miller and Miss Mae Wallen were made man and wife on last Thursday at Detroit. — County Line — Ben Boyer and Parle Cramer are coming to the front as cornetists. The boys are making rapid progress in their line of music and have added much to the Sunday School music at Oakdale.

20 Dec 1912 — HAMLER– Martin Fisher will soon have all the automobile companies beat a block. He is busy remodeling his Cadillac by making it a four door machine and giving it a painting.

3 Nov 1905 — HAMLER –Otto Stuve went to Lincoln, MI this week. He recently moved to that place to enter on a sheep ranch. — Harmon Gobrogge, Henry Meyer, and Willis Anderix were in Chicago this week. They say the Windy City beats even Holgate for business and busy bustle.

1916 FARMERS’ DIRECTORY – HENRY COUNTY

GRAMLING, Alice 3 ch farmer O 120a 1h 8c R1 Liberty Center Wash 31 Ind tel.
GRAMLING, Bertha May O 40a 2c R1 Liberty Center Wash 31 Ind tel.
GRAMLING, Clara Alice Liberty Center Wash.
GRAMLING, E. C.. (Mayme) 2 ch farming O 120a 3h 9c R1 Colton Wash 53 Ind tel.
GRAMLING, Ethel Colton Wash 36 Ind tel.
GRAMLING, H. (Anna M.) 2 ch farmer O 410a 7h 25c Colton Wash 36 Ind tel.
GRAMLING, John M. (Florence) O 60a 5h 16c R1 Liberty Center Wash 31 Ind tel.
GRAMMER, W. B. RD Deshler Bar.
GRANER, Mrs. Alice Liberty Center Lib.
GRANER, Charley A. (Pearl) 2 ch machinist O H&L Cherry St Liberty Center Ind tel.
GRANER, G. W. (Adie S.) 3 ch engineer O 10a H&L W Cherry St Liberty Center.
GRATER, C. E. farmer Elery Mon.
GRATER, Peter farmer Elery Mon.
GRAU, George A. carpenter O 40a R3 New Bavaria Ple 38 Ind tel.
GRAU, Henry (Mattie) 2 ch carpenter O Holgate Ple.
GRAU, J. C. ret O R3 New Bavaria Ple 38 Ind tel.
GRAU, J. F. (Stella) 1 ch farmer O 80a 6h 5c R3 New Bavaria Ple 38 Ind tel.
GRAU, William (Mary) 3 ch farmer O 40a 3h 3c R3 New Bavaria Ple 38.
GRAVER, Harland (son H. W.) student bds New Bavaria Ple Ind tel.
GRAVER, H. W. (Catharine) 5 ch general merchandise O store H&Lots 2h New Bavaria Ple Ind tel.
GRAVER, Robert (son H. W.) clerk bds New Bavaria Ple Ind tel.
GRAVES, Henry W. farmer New Bavaria Ple.
GRAY, Chas. (Marie) 2 ch laborer T H&L R9 Napoleon Fre 61.
GRAY, Harry S. (Cora) 3 ch farmer O 160a 7h 8c R1 Malinta Mon 67 Ind tel.
GRAY, Henry C. farmer bds R5 Napoleon Har 45.
GRAY, John C. (Mary) farmer O 68a 2h 8c R5 Napoleon Har 45 Ind tel.
GRAY, Miss Matilda. (dau John C.) bds R5 Napoleon Har 45.
GRAY, Morton S. (Loma) 4 chi farmer T 80a 5h 6c R3 Liberty Center Lib 44 Ind tel.
GRAY, Neal RD Deshler Bar.
GRAY, Scott (Dora) 3 ch farmer O 55a 2h 5c R1 Napoleon Har 55 Ind tel.
GRAY, Stanton farmer Liberty Center Lib.
GRAY, Wm. RD Deshler Bar.
GREATER, C. E. (Esther) 3 ch farmer 80a 5h 2c R2 Malinta Mon 47 Ind tel.
GREATER, P. (Susan) 4 ch ret T H&L 2h 3c R2 Malinta Mon 47.
GREATER, Wm. laborer bds R2 Malinta Mon 47.
GREENEN, Bert V. (Cathrine) 7 ch farmer O 50a 3h 6c R10 Napoleon Lib 82.
GREENHAGEN, Annie (dau Fred) R2 Napoleon Fre 39.
GREENHAGEN, Dietrich (son Fred) farmer & carpenter R2 Napoleon Fre 39.
GREENHAGEN, Fred (Dora) 6 ch farmer O 140a 5h 14c R2 Napoleon Fre 39 Ind tel.
GREENHAGEN, Fred (Emma) farmer T 40a 2h 3c R9 Napoleon Fre 47 & 43.
GREENHAGEN, Henry ( son Fred) R2 Napoleon Fre 39.
GREENHAGEN, Martha (dau Fred) R2 Napoleon Fre 39.
GREENHAGEN, Win. (son Fred) carpenter R2 Napoleon Fre 39.
GREENLER, Carl L. (Nellie E.) 5 ch farming T 120a 6h 10c R2 Holgate Ple 33 Ind tel.
GREENLER, Dallas G. (son G. W.) student bds R1 Holgate Ple 69 Ind tel.
GREENLER, G. W. (Icie) 1 ch farmer O 65a 7h 5c R1 Holgate Ple 69 Ind tel.
GREENLER, Harry L. (son G. W.) farm laborer bds R1 Holgate Ple 69 Ind tel.
GREENWALD, Henry (Frieda) ret O H&L 1c Holgate Ple.
GREINER, Arthur (Georgia) 2 ch fireman T H&L Colton Wash.
GREINER, Mary 3 ch farmer O 100a 2h 6c bds R1 Colton Wash 23 Ind tel.
GREMLING, Sarah O H&L Holgate Ple.
GRENOW, George (Sarah) 1 ch laborer 1h lc R3 Hamler Mar 72.
GRENTMAN, John (Elizabeth) 3 ch farmer T 100a 3h 6c R1 Napoleon Har 55.
GRIBBELL, Fred attorney RD Deshler Bar.
GRIM, Amos (Bessie) 3 ch farmer T 93a 5h 9c R2 Napoleon Nap 99 Ind tel.
GRIM, A. J. (Nellie) 2 ch farmer O 60a 5h 4c R8 Napoleon Har 13 Ind tel.
GRIM, Daniel S. (Verna) 1 ch farmer T 100a 3h 4c R8 Napoleon Nap 98 Ind tel.
GRIM, F. W. farmer RD Napoleon Har.
GRIM, J. M. (Bertha) 5 ch farm manager 1h R1 Malinta Mon 67 Ind tel.
GRIM, P. F. (Caroline) 2 ch farmer O 160a 5h 15c R2 New Bavaria Ple 27 Ind tel.
GRIMES, Chas. W. (Bertha) 1 ch farming T 80a 5h 8c R7 Napoleon Nap 74 Ind tel.
GRIMES, William G. farmer 1h bds R7 Napoleon Nap 74.
GRINDER, J. M. farmer O 80a H&L 1h E St Liberty Center Lib Ind tel.
GRINDER, Lydia O H&L N Main St Liberty Center.
GROFF, Chas. (Etta) farming O 117 1/2a 8h 5c R1 Deshler Bar 78 B tel.
GROLL, Albert C. (Rosa) 5 ch farmer T 100a 6h 6c R2 Holgate Ple 63 Ind tel.
GROLL, Caroline (widow John F.) 2 ch farmer O 85a 3h 5c R2 Holgate Flrk 14 Ind tel.
GROLL, Charles T. (Louise) 1 ch hardware implements & automobiles O 40a H&L Holgate Ple Ind tel.
GROLL, Crist (Katie) ret O 200a H&L Holgate Ple Ind tel.
GROLL, David J. (Sophia) 5 ch hardware implements & automobiles O 40a H&L 1h Holgate Ple Ind tel.
GROLL, Edward (Tillie) 1 ch laborer T H&L Holgate Ple.
GROLL, Emil (son Caroline) R2 Holgate Flrk 14.
GROLL, Helen (dau Rosa) milliner Holgate Ple.
GROLL, Henry (Edith) barber O Holgate Ple.
GROLL, John (Clara) 3 ch farmer T 200a 7h 8c R3 New Bavaria Ple 30 Ind tel.
GROLL, John C. farmer RD Napoleon Flrk.
GROLL, J. J. (Mary) 2 ch farmer O 258a Holgate Flrk 62 Ind tel.
GROLL, Lawrence H. (son Rose) laborer R3 Holgate Flrk 62.
GROLL, Mattie (dau J. J.) bds Holgate Flrk 62 Ind tel.
GROLL, Robert (dau J. J.) farm laborer bds Holgate Flrk 62 Ind tel.
GROLL, Urban (son Chas. T.) high school student Holgate Ple.
GROLL, Walter C. (Marie) farmer T 180a 4h 1c R3 Holgate Flrk 62 Ind tel.
GROSSMANN, Charles (Katie) 3 ch farmer T 100a 5h 6c R7 Napoleon Nap 48 Ind tel.
GROVE, L. M. 2 ch farmer O 45a 2h 2c R8 Napoleon Mon 19 Ind tel.
GROVE, M. (Rosina) 4 ch ret O 95a 1h 1c R8 Napoleon Mon 19 Ind tel.
GRUBER, C. A. farmer Liberty Center Wash.
GRUBER, James E. (Catharine) 1 ch farmer O H&L High St Liberty Center.
GRUBER, Sidney Railroad St Liberty Center Lib.
GRUENHAGEN, Herman (Mary) 2 ch farming O 20a 2h 4c R3 Deshler Rhfd 53.
GRUENHAGEN, Ida (dau Herman) housekeeper R3 Deshler Rhfd 53.
GRUNHAGEN, Fred H. farmer R2 Napoleon Fre.
GRUNHAGEN, Herman farmer RD Deshler Rhfd.
GUBER, Fred 6 ch laborer bds RD Deshler Bar 60.
GUELDE, Augusta Hamler Mar.
GUELDE, Henry shoes O 40a Hamler Mar.
GUELDE, Herman (Hilda) 1 ch clerk O H&L Hamler Mar.
GUHL, Adolph (Tillie) 6 ch farmer O 75a 6h 4c R1 Napoleon Har 17 Ind tel.
GUHL, Charles A. (Ida) bee keeper O 15a 1h R7 Napoleon Nap 53 Ind tel.
GUL, Charley R7 Napoleon.
GUNN, Benjamin H. (Tillie) 1 ch farmer T 160a 1h 8c R1 Okolona Flrk 3 Ind tel.
GUNN, Chas. E. (Etta) 1 ch farmer O 70a 3h 10c R7 Napoleon Nap 521/2 Ind tel.
GUNN, Chas. H. farmer RD Napoleon Flrk.
GUNN, Mrs. Clara S. (wid Chas. H.) 1 ch ret O 88a 1h 2c R7 Napoleon Flrk 42 Ind tel.
GUNN, Fred A. (Rosena) 3 ch farmer O 120a R1 Okolona Nap 41 Ind tel.
GUNN, Fred W. (Alice) 2 ch farmer T 125a 6h 10c R5 Napoleon Har 1.
GUNN, F. Mabel (dau Clara S.) R7 Napoleon Flrk 42.
GUNN, Geo. H. (Dorothy) farmer O 57a 3h 2c R5 Napoleon Dms 8 Ind tel.
GUNN, Howard L. farmer R1 Okolona Nap.
GUNN, Lyman S. (Jennie) farmer O 52a 1h 5c R1 Okolona Nap 37 Ind tel.
GUNN, L. E. farmer R7 Napoleon Nap.
GUNN, Ortes (son Fred A.) Rl Okolona Nap 41.
GUNTER, Ammasa (son D. H.) laborer bds R2 Malinta Mon 61.
GUNTER, D. H. 6 ch farmer O 40a 2h 2c R2 Malinta Mon 61.
GUNTER; D. M., Jr. (Rosie) 9 ch farmer O 2H&L 2h lc R2 Malinta Mon 47.
GUNTER, Lester (son D. M., Jr.) laborer bds R2.Malinta Mon 47.
GUNTER, Robert (Sarah) 1 ch laborer bds R2 Malinta Mon 61.
GUNTER, W. K. (Ruby) 1 ch concrete worker O H&L Malinta Mon.
GUSCHUTZ, Ignatius (son Theresia) farmer O 40a R1 New Bavaria Mar 19.
GUSTWILLER, Albert (Elsie) 2 ch farmer T 60a 4h 3c R1 New Bavaria Ple 103 Ind tel.
GUSTWILLER, Arthur (Della) farming T 80a 3h 3c R1 New Bavaria Mar 21.
GUSTWILLER, Edward (Helen) 2 ch day laborer T H&L Holgate Ple.
GUSTWILLER, Elmer (Mary) 1 ch manager garage T H&L Holgate Ple Ind tel.
GUSTWILLER, John (Elizabeth) 4 ch farming O 4a 3h 2c Holgate Ple Ind tel.
GUSTWILLER, Lewis W. (Helen) farm laborer T H&L 1h R1 New Bavaria Ple 88 Ind tel.
GUSTWILLER, Oscar (Tillie) laborer T H&L R1 New Bavaria Ple 101.
GUSTWILLER, William (Anna) garage O 40a H&L Holgate Ple Ind tel.
GUTMANN, Charles (Elizabeth) 5 ch tile manufacturer O 4a Hamler Mar.
GUYER, Floyd L. farmer R1 Colton Wash 47 Ind tel.
GUYER, H. C. teacher 2h R1 Colton Wash 47 Ind tel.
GUYER, J. S. (Louisa) 2 ch farmer O 40a 2h 6c R1 Colton Wash 47 Ind tel.

HAAG Dr. D. E. (Florence M.) O H&L Maple St Liberty Center Ind tel.
HAAG, H. P. (Pearl W.) physician O H&L 1h S Main St Liberty Center Ind tel.
HAAKE, Henry (son Sopha) carpenter 113 Deshler Bar 35.
HAAKE, John (son Sopha) farmer T part owner 40a 3h 4c R3 Deshler Bar 35.
HAAKE, Sopha farmer T part owner 40a 3h 4c R3 Deshler Bar 35.
HAASE, Anna (wid Fred D.) 5 ch farming T 5a R1 Okolona Nap 24.
HAASE, Carl (son Henry J.) farm hand R1 Holgate Mon 6 Ind tel.
HAASE, Edward (Anna) 2 ch farmer O 37a 3h 3c R1 Okolona Nap 39 Ind tel.
HAASE, Emil (son (Geo. F.) farmer & laborer T 14a R2 Hamler Mon 55 Ind tel.
HAASE, Emma (dau Anna) R1 Okolona Nap 24.
HAASE, Geo. well driller bds R9 Napoleon Nap 58.
HAASE, Geo. F. (Mary) 1 ch farmer O 40a 3h 3c R2 Hamler Mon 55 Ind tel.
HAASE, Henry (Ida) laborer Hamler Ind tel.
HAASE, Henry F. (Anna) 3 ch farmer O 50a 2h 5c R9 Napoleon Nap 58 Ind tel.
HAASE, Henry J. (Anna) 10 ch farmer T 80a 3h 4c R1 Holgate Mon 6 Ind tel.
HAASE, Herman (Sophia) 1 ch farmer T 36a 3h 3c R1 Okolona Nap 38 & 40 Ind tel.
HAASE, Irene M. (dau Edward) cigar maker R1 Okolona Nap 39.
HAASE, Julia (wid Geo., Sr.) ret R9 Napoleon Nap 58.
HAASE, Katherine (wid Henry) R2 Napoleon Fre 44.
HAASE, Raymond (son Herman) farmer R1 Okolona Nap 38.
HAASE, William (Freda) 2 ch farmer O 80a 4h 7c R1 Okolona Nap 25 Ind tel.
HADLEY, Elmer (Mary) 2 ch school teacher T H&L West Hope Rhfd 46.
HADLEY, H. E. (Lizzie M.) 3 ch farmer O 20a 4h 2c R3 McClure Rhfd 74 Ind tel.
HADLEY, J. W. (Anna) 2 ch meat market O 80a H&L N Main St Liberty Center.
HADLEY, Nellie May (dau H. E.) housekeeper R3 McClure Rhfd 74 Ind tel.
HAFFER, O. (Phoebe) carpenter O H&L Maple Ave Liberty Center.
HAFFEY, Alfred farmer T 28a 3h Hamler Mar 31.
HAFFEY, Roy (son Julia) drayman Malinta Ind tel.
HAFFEY, Vera (dau Mrs. Julia) telephone operator Malinta Ind tel.
HAFFY, Anna ret O 20a R1 Malinta Mon 69.
HAFFY, John (Julia) 6 ch chicken farm O 3a 1L Malinta Mon.
HAGAN, Albert (Minnie) 4 ch farmer T 120a 4h 6c Hamler Ind tel.
HAGANS, Marie housekeeper O H&L S Main St Liberty Center Ind tel.
HAGEN, Fred ret T H&L R1 Okolona Nap 23.
HAGEN, Wm. (Christina) 3 ch O H&L Hamler.
HAGERTY, Chas. F. (Iva B.) 2 ch farmer S 40a 2h lc R1 Liberty Center Wash Ind tel.
HAHN, August (Lizzie) 5 ch farming O 80a 4h 3c R2 Deshler Rhfd 51 Ind tel.