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Descendants of William Biddle
Generation No. 1
1. William1 Biddle was born Abt. 1661. He married Mary.
Notes for William Biddle: The info concerning the name of Andrew's father came from John C. Reid, another researcher.
Children of William Biddle and Mary are: + 2 i. ANDREW2 Biddle, born in Hessecassel, Germany; died 1814 in ,Woodberry Twp., Bedford County, Pennsylvania. 3 ii. George Biddle, born in maybe Hessecasse, Germany. 4 iii. Thomas Biddle, born in Germany?.
Generation No. 2
2. ANDREW2 Biddle (William1) was born in Hessecassel, Germany, and died 1814 in ,Woodberry Twp., Bedford County, Pennsylvania. He married CHRISTINA Cover Abt. 1766 in Frederick Co., Maryland, daughter of Daniel Cover/Kober and Maria Everhardt. She was born Abt. 1748 in Lehugh, Maryland, and died Aft. November 14, 1800 in Blair Co., Pennsylvania.
Notes for ANDREW Biddle: Accounts Admin: Frederick County Maryland, Probate Administration Accounts Liber GM #1 1777- 1799 (Part Two) Jacob KEMP, deceased -- Peter KEMP & Andrew BIDDLE executors. 29 Feb 1792 .
Arrived Philadelphia on "Phoenix" Nov. 2, 1752
The info can be found in records of a little Reformed Church (Krieders) near Westminster, MD , where the Biddle and Daniel Kober families were amoang the charter members.
Andrew was a Lieutenant in charge of transporting supplies, a wagon master. He moved aboout 1 795-96 to Woodberry Twp., Bedford-Huntington Co., PA border, where he died.
This info from "Pioneers around Delta, Ohio" by Vashti Seaman. This family has not been prov ed. All of above can be found in records of a little Reformed Church (Kreiders) near Westmin ster. Maryland, where the Biddle (Buttel) and Daniel (Kober) Cover families were among the ch arter members. Buttel, Bittle. Biddle, by 1796 Andrew was spelling his name Biddle. DAR Patriot Index shows an Andrew Bittle-Biddle b.1740 d.1812, m. Christina Cover, First Lt . from Maryland.
Parents are possibly William b. c1709 and Sarah his 2nd wife.
William Biddle, son of John Biddle b. 1661 d. 1734 & Mary. This info from John C. Reid.
DAR #174281 Mrs. Samantha Biddle DAR #141571 Mrs. Cora Biddle Hatt DAR #136975 Mrs. Nelle Biddle Petteys DAR #141275 Mrs. Ruth Ellen Crim Pray DAR #125432 Mrs. Anna Biddle Ruppert DAR #130207 DAR #91144 DAR #414919 Dorothy Waldron DAR #508273 Mary Kimerer Croninger DAR #148590 Chloe Ruppert Edgar
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IGI lists an Adam Bidle & wife Mary Elizabeth as parents of William Bidle, b. July 1860 in Frederick Co., Maryland - could be Biddle and another son of Andrew - probably a grandson or ne phew or grandnephew
Andrew Biddle - 1790 Census Maryland, Frederick Co. 2 free white males 16 & up 3 free white males under 16 6 free white females no slaves
------Roaring Spring is in Blair Co, south of Altoona and Hollidaysburg. Clover Creek is east of Ro aring Spring, along the Blair-Bedford Co border. ------from a Biddle genealogy by Mrs. Ray Murray of Fremont, Ohio The German spelling seems to be Buttle, but other spellings were Bittle or Beedel. It wa s a habit of early tax assessors, etc., to spell a name the way it sounded to them. Andrew a nd his brothers, George, Thomas and Peter came America from Hesse Cassel, Germany on the shi p "Phoenix," John Spurier, commander, starting from Rotterdam and then from Portsmouth, Engla nd and landed in Philadelphia on 2 Nov. 1752. The passengers as listed were Andreas Buttel a nd Hans Georg Buttel. Thomas and Peter were not listed, but historians believe this is becaus e they were less than 16 years old, in which case they would not have been listed on the ship 's roster. There could have also been other younger siblings or wives or other relatives wh o would not have been listed. The above information is according to "Names of 30,000 Immigran ts to Pennsylvania" by I. Daniel Rupp Mrs. Murray also list the father of Andrew as George Biddle.. ------
Notes for CHRISTINA Cover: Mary Christina ------IGI has birth year as about 1761 ------
Subj: RE: Biddle cemetery Date:8/28/00 8:00:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time From:[email protected] (Ramona Householder) To:[email protected] CC:[email protected] (BIDDLE)
Hello! My notes (not verified yet) say that Andrew was buried "Lower graveyard near Roaring Springs " and his wife Christina Cover is suppose to be buried in this Biddle Cemetery. There are se veral stones mostly buried (about 6) that I need to bring up before I can figure out who the y are and several with just initials, which is why I am looking for a more complete listing o f children and offspring. I am not sure what "Lower graveyard near Roaring Springs" means - but I am working on it! Peter, John's brother is buried across the street i n Snively Cemetery and Julian Biddle who is the right age to be a brother but that I have nev er heard of. Hope this helps!
Ramona Householder [email protected] ------
St. Mary's Cemetery, Carroll Co., Maryland (was Frederick Co.) COVER Maria A.M. (w/o Samuel) d/ 13 Jan 1880 @ 52y.9m.17d S. & M.'s children - ...Mary C. d/ 30 Mar 1857 @ 4m.19d
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...Martin E. d/ 7 Nov 1859 @ 2m.5d ...Sarah J. d/ 14 Jan 1862 @ 1m T.D. & A.'s children - ...Infant son ...Ida May d/ 2 Aug 1873 @ 3m.12d ...Lilly Bell d/ 6 Aug 1873 @ 3m.16d
COVER (New Section) Tobias D. d/ 19 Apr 1888 @ 38y.3m.1d ------Krider's Cemetery -Carroll Co., then Frederick Co., Maryland (St. Benjamin's Church) COVER John d/ 26 Feb 1832 @ 76y Ephraim d/ 10 Aug 1890 @ 1y ------
Check Moravian records for Christina Cover. ------Frederick County Court Records (internet) Equity - Liber JS-1, starts 1815 Folio 252-260 dtd 10 Feb 1817
Daniel COVER vs GILDEA
John GILDEA of FC d/ @ 18 Mar 1814 intestate widow - Catharine ch/ Ellen, John, Charles, Mary, Catharine, Hugh, all minors.
Guardian appointed was Patrick REID. John GILDEA owned two lots in Emmitsburgh; owed Regina GRANDADAMS $300.00 bond with suretie s Daniel COVER and George ECKHART; bond wasn't paid. Property was advertised in "The Politica l Examiner" on 4 Jan 1819 and sale went to Patrick LOWE for $840.00.
Folio 647-657 - Bank of Westminster vs Daniel COVER of Earhart - 23 Sep 1817
Notes were owed to the bank on an Uniontown property and the debt remained unpaid; on 8 Sep 1 819 order was issued to sell property if not paid. Several lotts were sold to Moses SHAW fo r $2,920 1/3 on 19 Jan 1821 but was not sufficient to pay debt. Several notes were from Jaco b COVER and endorsed by Daniel and one endorsed by Henry COVER. One note was from John YOTE R / YATES with Daniel COVER as security. *******************************************************
More About ANDREW Biddle and CHRISTINA Cover: Marriage: Abt. 1766, Frederick Co., Maryland
Children of ANDREW Biddle and CHRISTINA Cover are: + 5 i. Margaret Christina3 Biddle, born in ,Frederick, Maryland. + 6 ii. Peter Biddle, born in ,Frederick, Maryland; died August 11, 1881 in Clover Creek, Blair Co., Pennsylvania. 7 iii. Eva Biddle, born Abt. 1768 in Frederick, Maryland. She married Peter/Valentine Shriner/Schreyner in ,Frederick, Maryland.
More About Peter/Valentine Shriner/Schreyner and Eva Biddle: Marriage: ,Frederick, Maryland
+ 8 iv. JACOB Biddle, born 1771 in ,Frederick County, Maryland; died in Morrow co., Ohio. + 9 v. Andrew G. Biddle, born November 11, 1772 in ,Frederick, Maryland; died January 25, 1852 in ,Bedford County, Pennsylvania. + 10 vi. John Biddle, born October 23, 1774 in ,Frederick, Maryland; died February 16, 1848 in ,Clover Creek,
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Blair Co., Pennsylvania. 11 vii. Sophia Biddle, born Abt. 1779 in Fredrick, Maryland. She married Evans.
Notes for Sophia Biddle: married man whose last name was Evans
12 viii. Catherine Biddle, born 1780 in ,Frederick, Maryland; died 1854. She married Adam Smith; born 1780.
Notes for Catherine Biddle: There is another Catherine Biddle who died 1871, age 30, b. Wayne Co., Ohio, buried Smithvill e Cem. acc to Ohio Records & Pioneer Familis, v. 13-14, pg 156
+ 13 ix. George Biddle, born June 01, 1789 in ,Frederick, Maryland; died December 09, 1863 in ,Roaring Springs, Blair, Pennsylvania. 14 x. Christina Biddle, born October 23, 1789 in Frederick, Maryland; died December 09, 1863 in Roaring Springs, Blair Co., Pennsylvania. She married Denton Mobley; born 1780. 15 xi. Rachel Biddle, born 1791 in Frederick, Maryland. She married Christian Yertey.
Generation No. 3
5. Margaret Christina3 Biddle (ANDREW2, William1) was born in ,Frederick, Maryland. She married Zachariah Spencer 1798 in Huntington Co., Pennsylvania, son of James Spencer and Rebecca/Shirley. He was born 1774 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania, and died January 1859.
Notes for Margaret Christina Biddle: Jana Reid 1989-90 Research: SL Family History Library, GS #858,752: Mar Zachariah Spencer
See History of Blair Co by Africa p. 122 (1888)
The name of James Spencer appears in list of residents of H. Twp then Woodberry Twp in 1800.
Poss b Clover Creek PA rather than Frederick
From Mary Inglis Sims: Death date of 1850; Birth date is 1777/1782.
Vashti Seaman: thought that Uriah Spencer who bought a farm in Fulton co OH 1838 is the sam e as Zachariah Spencer.
Comment: Mary Inglis Sims has death date of 1850 for wife, if this is right then Uria h is not Zachariah since Uriah was a widower in 1838. ------
Notes for Zachariah Spencer: A certain Rev. Uriah Spencer, possibly was short for Zachariah, came to Fulton Co., Ohio, a s a widower in 1838. He was a traveling Methodist minister, and had been in New York State fo r a short time before arriving in Fulton Co. He took out land in York Twp., in 1838, which h e held for 4 years - until the coming of Samuel Biddle, son of Jacob and Rachel Todd Biddle , who then purchased the tract of land in York Twp., located about a mile east of town of Wau seon, O. and held by Clark Biddle, a descendant. This farm having been in the possession o f the Biddles from 1842 until 1965. Rev. Uriah Spencer had a son, William, with him. Uria h Spencer died near Whitehouse, O. where he was preaching when he became ill. Date of his de ath is not known. However, a Fulton Co. History states that Rev. Uriah Spencer married 2nd i n Fulton Co. to Mary Mikesell, a widow of Case and that William Spencer, then married first t o Emma Donaldson and had 11 children. ------The following notes from Jana Reid ---- 1989-90 Research: SL Family History Library, GS #858,752:
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Mar Zachariah Spencer
See History of Blair Co by Africa p. 122 (1888)
The name of James Spencer appears in list of residents of H. Twp then Woodberry Twp in 1800.
Poss b Clover Creek PA rather than Frederick
From Mary Inglis Sims: Death date of 1850; Birth date is 1777/1782.
Vashti Seaman: thought that Uriah Spencer who bought a farm in Fulton co OH 1838 is the sa me as Zachariah Spencer.
Comment: Mary Inglis Sims has death date of 1850 for wife, if this is right then Uria h is not Zachariah since Uriah was a widower in 1838.
More About Zachariah Spencer and Margaret Biddle: Marriage: 1798, Huntington Co., Pennsylvania
Children of Margaret Biddle and Zachariah Spencer are: 16 i. Andrew4 Spencer, born August 02, 1801 in Huntington, Pennsylvania; died November 23, 1856 in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He married Margaret Pierce September 16, 1824; born April 20, 1802 in Pennsylvania; died Aft. 1870 in Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.
More About Andrew Spencer and Margaret Pierce: Marriage: September 16, 1824
17 ii. Elizabeth Spencer, born Abt. 1803 in Canoe Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania. 18 iii. William Spencer, born 1804 in Pennsylvania; died Aft. 1870 in Canoe Ridge, Indiana Co., Pennsylvania. He married Nancy Vaughn Abt. 1829 in Canoe Ridge, Indiana Co., Pennsylvania; born Abt. 1804; died 1845.
More About William Spencer and Nancy Vaughn: Marriage: Abt. 1829, Canoe Ridge, Indiana Co., Pennsylvania
19 iv. John Spencer, born 1807 in S. Mahoning Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania; died Aft. 1870 in S. Mahoning Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania. He married Ann Spencer Abt. 1842 in S. Mahoning Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania; born Abt. 1817.
More About John Spencer and Ann Spencer: Marriage: Abt. 1842, S. Mahoning Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania
20 v. Daniel Cover Spencer, born 1809 in Pennsylvania; died Aft. 1879 in Banks Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania. He married Lydia Pierce Bef. 1835; born 1809 in Pennsylvania; died January 19, 1897 in Banks Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania.
More About Daniel Spencer and Lydia Pierce: Marriage: Bef. 1835
21 vi. Sarah Spencer, born Abt. 1812. She married John Lewis. 22 vii. Rebecca Spencer, born Abt. 1815; died Aft. 1900. She married William P. Buchannan. 23 viii. George W. Spencer, born 1817 in Pennsylvania; died in Canoe Ridge, Indiana Co., Pennsylvania. He married (1) Ann 1846; born 1826. He married (2) Isobelle 1850 in Rayne Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania.
More About George Spencer and Ann: Marriage: 1846
More About George Spencer and Isobelle: Marriage: 1850, Rayne Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania
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24 ix. Peter Spencer, born 1819. He married Mary Stumpf; born Abt. 1817. 25 x. Rachel Spencer, born Abt. 1822. She married Samuel Stumpf. 26 xi. Nancy Spencer, born Abt. 1823 in Pennsylvania. 27 xii. Israel Spencer, born Abt. 1824 in Pennsylvania; died in Missouri. He married Mary Abt. 1846 in S. Mahoning Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania; born 1827 in Pennsylvania.
More About Israel Spencer and Mary: Marriage: Abt. 1846, S. Mahoning Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania
28 xiii. Mary Spencer, born 1826; died March 21, 1896 in S. Mahoning Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania. She married Henry Isenberg 1841; born 1821 in Pennsylvania.
More About Henry Isenberg and Mary Spencer: Marriage: 1841
6. Peter3 Biddle (ANDREW2, William1) was born in ,Frederick, Maryland, and died August 11, 1881 in Clover Creek, Blair Co., Pennsylvania. He married Julianna Snowberger.
Notes for Peter Biddle: St Mary's Cemetery - in Silver Run, Carroll Co., Maryland (was Frederick Co.) BITTLE Peter d/ 27 Jun 1859 @ 67y.3m.14d ...Elizabeth (w/o Peter) d/ 26 Nov 1858 @ 62y.9m.15d
Children of Peter Biddle and Julianna Snowberger are: 29 i. Mary4 Biddle. 30 ii. Christianna Biddle. 31 iii. Susan Biddle. She married Samuel White. 32 iv. John S. Biddle, born July 03, 1822; died 1885. 33 v. Andrew Biddle, born 1826; died October 24, 1914. 34 vi. Susanna Biddle, born June 16, 1837; died October 24, 1914. 35 vii. Julia A. Biddle, born March 23, 1841; died October 10, 1873.
8. JACOB3 Biddle (ANDREW2, William1) was born 1771 in ,Frederick County, Maryland, and died in Morrow co., Ohio. He married RACHEL Todd June 24, 1791 in Evangelical Reformed Church, Frederick Co., Maryland, daughter of ALEXANDER Todd and RACHEL Brown. She was born December 25, 1771.
Notes for JACOB Biddle: Jacob and Rachel lived in Frederick Co. MD, until 1796, then moved with his father to Woodber ry Twp. near Roaring Springs., then Bedford Co. By 1820, the Biddle family joined Samuel Todd's family in Beaver Co., Pa. Andrew Biddle was a wagon master, carrying supplies during the Rev. War. He moved about 1795-96 to Woodberry Twp, Bedford-Huntington Co., Pa border, where he died in 1812. After Andrew's death Jacob joined his brother-in-law, Samuel Todd in Beaver Co. The Biddle family from Beaver Co., Pa migrated early to Wayne Co., Ohio, then into Fult on Co. beginning about 1838 when Samuel Biddle first came to York Twp. He built a cabin early and his descendants are numerous in Fulton Co. today. He was followed by his sister, Christina and her husband, Valentine Hay and then brothers, Jacob and George Biddle
In Wayne Co., they joined the grandchildren of the Kober/Cover family.
Hist. of Morrow County Ohio, Daniel Biddle entry, gives birth year of Jacob as 1771. States that they moved to Beaver Co. in 1815.
Compendium of American Genealogy by Fred Virkus p 518 v.4;
Marr. info: Brumbaugh, V2:501, Ref. Church, Frederick, Md. Charter members of Christ Church o f Industry, Beaver County Pa along with Mr. & Mrs. John Knight, parents of Elizabeth, w/o Samuel.
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1850 census Andrew and Eve are living with Daniel and his family in Morrow Co. Perry Twp., Ohio and Eve is said to have been born in MD. If this is so then the family did not leave MD un til about the time of Rachel's father's death, c1796-98. info: John C. Reid, 1114 Falcon Dr., Columbus Mo 65201, Mrs. Vashi Seaman, Mrs. Mrs. France s Geitgy, Culver City, California, David Biddle, Fremont, Ohio
DAR records state that Jacob was born 1770-1851
Will dated 1849
There is a scrapbook of newspapers clippings that has much information on Biddles with photographs at Wauseon Ohio Library - Allen County Library at Fort Wayne, Indiana has books made from these clippings.
Jacob was a member of the United Brethren Church, one of the rrirst members in Morrow Co., Oh io and of 3 of Jacob's sons were ministers in the United Brethern Church
Richard Hays says Jacob d. 24 Jan. 1851 - in Valentine/Catherine HAY/HOY Family
The will of Jacob Biddle is very interesting and he mentioned a red-white-blue coverlet that he willed to his son, Alexander biddle.
Notes for RACHEL Todd: DAR records state that Rachel was born 1773 and died 1844.
This Biddle family is distantly related to Bessie Warfield Simpson, w/o Edward, King of England, who is now deceased. Edward went into retirement from the throne of England rather than give up his wife.
More About JACOB Biddle and RACHEL Todd: Marriage: June 24, 1791, Evangelical Reformed Church, Frederick Co., Maryland
Children of JACOB Biddle and RACHEL Todd are: +36 i.Susan4 Biddle, died Bef. 1849. + 37 ii. Andrew Biddle, born April 30, 1792 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland; died June 11, 1834. 38 iii. Eve Biddle, born Abt. 1794 in ,Maryland; died in Morrow Co., Ohio.
Notes for Eve Biddle: Have birthday as 1796 & about 1794.
39 iv. Rachel Biddle, born February 01, 1796 in ,Frederick County, Maryland; died October 02, 1869. She married John Holsinger; born 1796. + 40 v. Samuel Biddle, born February 17, 1798 in ,Woodberry Twp., Bedford County, Pennsylvania; died January 17, 1867 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. + 41 vi. JOHN Biddle, born November 01, 1799 in ,Maryland; died January 07, 1862 in ,Wells County, Indiana. + 42 vii. Jacob Todd Biddle, born 1801 in ,Bedford County, Pennsylvania; died December 25, 1884 in Delta, Fulton County, Ohio. + 43 viii. Christina Biddle, born Abt. 1806 in near East Sharpsburg, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania; died July 1886 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. + 44 ix. George D. Biddle, born March 11, 1808 in ,Bedford County, Pennsylvania; died August 07, 1877 in Wauseon, York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. + 45 x. Alexander Biddle, born April 24, 1810 in ,Bedford County, Pennsylvania; died February 01, 1899 in Galion, Ohio. + 46 xi. Joshua Biddle, born Abt. 1812; died February 27, 1885. + 47 xii. Daniel Biddle, born July 24, 1812 in East Sharpsburg, Bedford County, Pennsylvania; died November 05, 1893 in Franklin Twp., Morrow co., Ohio.
9. Andrew G.3 Biddle (ANDREW2, William1) was born November 11, 1772 in ,Frederick, Maryland, and
7 Descendants of BIDDLE died January 25, 1852 in ,Bedford County, Pennsylvania. He married Margaret Shoenfelt, daughter of Jacob Shoenfelt and Elizabeth Baker. She was born August 17, 1788 in Sharpsburgh, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania, and died May 20, 1875 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.
Notes for Margaret Shoenfelt: Have a note that states: Conocheague Valley, Franklin Co., PA, near Haegerstown - birth or de ath?
Children of Andrew Biddle and Margaret Shoenfelt are: 48 i. Christian4 Biddle. 49 ii. Margaret Biddle. She married Michael Cashman; born Abt. 1806. 50 iii. Elizabeth Biddle, born October 23, 1807 in Dutch Corners, St. Clair, Bedford Co., PA; died September 10, 1889 in Gibsonburg, Sandusky Co., Ohio. She married Jacob Garnes May 26, 1824 in St. Clair, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania; born January 04, 1798 in St. Clair, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania; died September 25, 1879 in Madison Twp., Sandusky Co., Ohio.
Notes for Elizabeth Biddle: children: Andrew, Charles F., Jonathan C., William, Margaret & Francis Moved to Gibsonville, Ohio
Notes for Jacob Garnes: Moved to Gibbsonburg, Ohio
More About Jacob Garnes and Elizabeth Biddle: Marriage: May 26, 1824, St. Clair, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania
51 iv. Jacob Biddle, born March 04, 1811; died August 1872. He married Elizabeth Bowser January 21, 1841.
More About Jacob Biddle and Elizabeth Bowser: Marriage: January 21, 1841
52 v. Peter Biddle, born Abt. 1817. 53 vi. Andrew Biddle, born March 29, 1817; died March 14, 1898. He married Susan Clapper August 13, 1847; born December 11, 1832; died January 03, 1905.
More About Andrew Biddle and Susan Clapper: Marriage: August 13, 1847
54 vii. Susan Biddle, born August 13, 1820; died April 16, 1900. She married Daniel Utz.
Notes for Susan Biddle: residence, Seneca, Ohio Have a note stating that she married Henry Barley, b. about 1820
55 viii. John Biddle, born Abt. 1826. He married Barbara Koons.
10. John3 Biddle (ANDREW2, William1) was born October 23, 1774 in ,Frederick, Maryland, and died February 16, 1848 in ,Clover Creek, Blair Co., Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth Mullinux July 21, 1797 in ,Frederick, Maryland, daughter of Thomas Mullinux and Elizabeth. She was born March 11, 1780, and died March 11, 1834 in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania.
Notes for John Biddle: John was a schoolmaster in Bedford Co. residing near the town of Bedford in Nov. 1827.
Wife - Mullinux, Mullineaux, Mullineau 1780-1834 info from e-mail, John died Williamsburg, PA name on tombstone is Bittle ------"Ramona Householder" 8 Descendants of BIDDLE Hello List! Sorry for this being so long winded.. My mother, Grandfather and I are very much into tracing our history. I love to go to the cemeteries and take pictures of the grave stones, I tell everyone I am going cemetery hopping for vacations! A couple of weeks ago, my mother and I met my grandfather, who is 87!, and wen t to the old Biddle Cemetery on the old farm at Clover Creek, PA. The land has passed down and then sold to a family called Brumbaugh and the cemetery is in the middle of their fields . They are very nice people and though they don't take care of the cemetery, they did erect pine trees on the four corners a couple of years ago, so as to not ever plow it under. So, here is what I am looking for....Descendants of John and Elizabeth (Mullineux) Biddle. John (1774-1848), Elizabeth (1780-1834) and several of their children, Christiana Delaney (180 5-1856), Thomas (1799-1831), Mary Ann (1816-1832), John (1809-1889) and his wife Annie (Ander son, 1807-1878) and others are buried at this plot. Also, a few I believe are their descendants, but I don't have all the lineage. The plot is over grown with briars and full of holes from the animals - in fact my Grandfather fell in one!! What my mother, I and my grandfather would like is a more complete listing of the family to better identify the other stones and then some help from the descendants. We are willing to restore the cemetery, fill in the holes, clean out the briars etc and what ever else needs done but, we can't afford to do it by ourselves. We would be willing to give everyone color pictures in book format of before and after and detailed accounts of the money spent to anyone willing to donate to the cause. T he farmer has been agreeable and actually full of some stories about the family, which if I can I would also put in the material. If we get enough donations, we will set up a trust to take care of the cemetery in the future as well. So, please anyone who knows the descendants, please forward the information so I can complete the tree and identify the rest of the stones. And if you or anyone you know are interested in helping us restore the cemetery, please contact me. Thank you so much! Ramona Householder [email protected] Grandmother: Pauline Biddle, her father Emory Biddle, his father Jacob Biddle, his father Andrew Biddle, his father John (and Elizabeth Mullinuex) Biddle. ------Hello! My notes (not verified yet) say that Andrew was buried "Lower graveyard near Roaring Springs " and his wife Christina Cover is suppose to be buried in this Biddle Cemetery. There are several stones mostly buried (about 6) that I need to bring up before I can figure out who they are and several with just initials, which is why I am looking for a more complete listing of children and offspring. I am not sure what "Lower graveyard near Roaring Springs" means - but I am working on it! Peter, John's brother is buried across the street in Snively Cemetery and Julian Biddle who is the right age to be a brother but that I have never heard of. Hope this helps! Ramona Householder [email protected] ------The following is a transcription done by Jana Reid-Stokes of John Biddle's will and papers of administration found on microfilm at the Family History Library in Salt Lake, US/CAN Film # 1,289,438 item 2-3, Blair Co., PA Will Book Vol A, p. 97-99. The microfilm was of the original records found in Blair County courthouse. Last Will and I John Biddle of Woodbury Township in the county of Testament Blair state of Pennsylvania being of sound and disposing Of mind & memory to make and declare this my last will and John Biddle Testament revoking and making ______all former wills Decd by me at anytime made heretofore. I give will and devise to my Grand daughter Elizabeth Biddle the sum of Five hundred dollars to be paid her in three equal anuel (sic) payments the first payment to be made her when she arrives to the age of Twenty-one years and in case my grand daughter Elizabeth should die before she obtains the age of Twenty-one years and have no lawful issue then my will is that the same shall revert to my heirs share and share alike. I give will and devise to my daughter 9 Descendants of BIDDLE Christiana One hundred & fifty dollars to be paid to her by my hereinafter named Executors so so on after my death can be done, it being a compensation to her for the time worked over her age, after the payment of all my just debts and funeral expenses together with the before mentioned bequests and devices to my grand daughter and daughter, I give will and devise unto my five sons and four daughters share and share alike of all the residue of my real and personal estate in equal portions as follows, to my son John I give will and devise the manshion (sic) and tract of land I now live on adjoining land of Jacob Royer, George Snively and others on the South & West. Peter Biddle on the East & on the North a division line made by A. Solid ay on the 24th day of May A.D. 1843. Containing One hundred & thirty one acres and One hundred & forty five perches with the ______allowance of six per cent for roads & c., together with one acre & three quarters of land adjoining the above named Tract of Land which I hold by warrant. I further give will & devise to my son John fourteen acres of land out of the Mountain Tract of land to be bounded on the North by my son Charles' fourteen acres of land & here along Tussey's Mountain to extend as far up said mountian tract as will include fourteen acres, which I value at seven Dollars per acre and for said fourteen acres of land as given to my son John his is to pay to my hereinafter named Executors at the end of one year after my decease the amount and value I have made and fixed thereon and it is my will that my son John and his wife Ane shall have the use and occupancy with all profits and proceeds arising out and from said three pieces __ tract of during their natural lifetime and at the death of my son John and Ane his wife, then in ____ call said three pieces or tracts of land which I have given to the use & occupancy of my son John & Ane his wife during their natural life time is to be divided equally among their lawful heirs and in case none of the heirs of my son John should live to the age of twenty-one years and dieing without any lawful issue then my said will is that said described three pieces or parcels of land shall revert back to my lawful l heirs share and share alike. I give will and devise to my son Charles Biddle the residue a nd remainder of said tract of land to be bounded by the division line made by A. Soliday on the 24th day of May A.D. 1843 & laying North of my son John's tract adjoining land of Joshua R oller, Samuel Dean & Heirs of Thomas Biddle on the north & will tract on the East & South con taining one hundred & thirty acres one hundred & six perches and allowance of six per cent for roads &c. which I value to him at thirty-five dollars per acre. I also give my son Charle s fourteen acres of mountain land for _____ to commence at a hickory stump standing between the lands of Jacob Shonefelt formerly John Smith Fuller & Issac Sparr to extend from said stump along said Shonefelt's line (formerly John Smith Fuller) and Isaac Sparr line so as to contain fourteen acres which I value to him at Seven Dollars per acre and ______these two tract s of land at the valuation I have put on them amounts to more than his legacy on this one eight just part of all my real and personal estate after deducting out all my just debts of financial expencses (sic) , and requests and to my grand daughter, my daughter Christiana, and my son John & Ane his wife & heirs, he shall there pay to my herein after named executors for the share of his other brothers and sisters in the following manner at the end of one year after my decease my son Charles shall pay as aforesaid fifteen hundred dollars to include the obligations he holds against me for money barrowed from him and two hundred dollars shal l be the yearly payment thereafter until the balance of the money is paid after deducting his Legacy. I give will and devise to my son Jacob a apart of Brook's tract of land situated in Bedford County State aforesaid adjoining lands of David Brumbaugh on the East. Ebersole on the North to include the House & Barn to be bounded by a division line made by me in the year A.D. 1843 which runs nearly on East & West corvise? through the length of said Tract which I value to him at the sum of five thousand and eighty three Dollars fifty cents the residue and remainder of said Brook's tract of land in Bedford County state aforesaid adjoining lan ds of David Brumbaugh, M. ______and others and the division line made by me in the year 184 3 I devise and bequeath to my daughter Drusana intermarried with Ezekiah Anderson which I value to them at the sum of Four thousand five hundred & eighty three dollars and fifty cents my son in law Esekiah Anderson to have the privilege to take the water from said spring for any kind of water works so that he does not injure the spring, and my son Jacob is to give said Anderson a way or Road to the said spring & said person is to give to my son Jacob one half of the Mountian run that comes from the West for the purpose of watering his meadow land & pasture fields. I give will & desire to my son George the one eight part of all my real personal estate after deducting out all my just debts funeral expenses and bequests. To my grand daughter my daughter Christiana & my son John & Ane his wife & heirs, my will is that no part of his legacy shall be made recoverably (sic) by my son George nor any part paid to him by my hereafter named Executors his Legacy shall remain one half in my son Jacob tract of land given to him by me & the other half remain in my daughter Drusanah & her husbands tract of land and the interest of his portion to be paid to him yearly during his natural life to commence one year after my decease by my son Jacob & Drusanah & her husband equally & in case my son George dies without any lawful issue his Legacy shall revert back to my lawful heirs share & share alike & in addition to the interest that my son Jacob is to pay my son George he shall pay my hereinafter named Executors two hundred dollars yearly to commence one year after my decease, and to pay yearly until the balance is paid up after 10 Descendants of BIDDLE deducting out his own Legacy & the one half of my son George's Legacy, Drusanah & her husband to pay three hundred dollars yearly in addition to the interest the (sic) are to pay my son George the first payment to be made one year after my decease and so on yearly until they pay the balance up after deducting Drusanah and her husbands legacy & the one half of my son George's legacy. It is my will the tract of land I have given to my son Jacob & to my daughter Drusana h & her husband is given them subject to the amts the (sic) are to pay out. I give will and devise to my daughter Christiana the one eighth part of all my real & personal estate subject to the before mentioned devises and bequests in faviour (sic) of my Grand child & my son John & Ane his wife & heirs in addition to what I have already given her of One hundred and fifty dollars. It is my will that the legacy I have given to my daughter Christiana shall remain in the hands of my hereinafter named executors as long as she remains single and the interest payable to her each year and on the event or ____ing and she desiring to have her legacy my hereinafter named executors are to pay it to her, the one hundred fifty dollars I give her as compensation as services rendered is to be paid as soon after my deat h as my executors can conveniently do the same. I give will and devise unto my daughter Rachel intermarried with George Boyd the one eight part of all my real & personal estate subject to the before mentioned devices and bequests to my grand child my daughter Christiana & my son John & his wife Ane and heirs and in part pay of the Legacy to my daughter Rachael intermarried with George Boyd for my use amounting Nine hundred thirty four dollars and thirty nine cents including the interest to this date and costs of __tes the balance of the legacy lef t to my daughter Rachel after deducting out the amount said just ____ts & thirteen dollars which I have paid said advanced for said George Boyd for Sheriff and attorneys of ______is all ______(p. 99) forty seven dollars and thirty nine cents shall be ______her Legacy hereinafter named executors to her ___ proportion as the same comes into the hands of my executors. I give will and devise to my son Andrew the one eight part of all my real & personal estate subject to all the before mentioned devises & bequests relative to my debts, funeral expenses and Grand child, daughter Christiana & sons John & wife Ane & heirs charging ____with and deducting out of his share the amount of the obligations I hold against him with the interest thereon. I give will and devise unto my daughter Elizabeth intermarried with Jacob Snowberger the one eight part of all my real & personal estate subject to all the before mentioned devices & bequests relative to my debts funeral expenses and Grand child , my daughter Christiana & my son John his wife Ane and heirs the ______and re______if all my personal & real estate not herein before already desposed (sic) of shall be sold by my hereinafter named Executors so soon after my death as can be done conviently (sic) and out of the proceeds there of my hereinafter named executors shall pay to Elizabeth Snowberger intermarried with Jacob Snowberger, Rachael Boyd intermarried with George Boyd and to my daughter Christiana their several Legacies in the way and manner I have heretofore directed in proportion as source comes from the payments from my sons said sale of my real & personal property it is farther my will that if any of my sons and daughter dies without lawful heirs then in that case their portion reverts back to my heirs in common share and share alike. And lastly I appoint my sons Andrew & Charles Biddle the Executors of this my Last will with full power to execute a sufficient deed to the ______or purchasens? (sic) of all my real estate directed by me to be sold. And in Testimony that this my last will and Testament I have hereunto signed my name the same being written on two sheets of ______sealed and published this Eighteenth day of June A.D. 1847. Signed Sealed & published by the said John Biddle as his last will and testament in presence of us. The following words being first interl__ed word my in the eleventh line three in the eighty fourth line, one half in the ninety-seventh hundred in the one hundred & seventh line, named in the one hundred and twenteth (sic)for sheriff & attorney fees in the on hundred & thirty second line a ______before signing. Joshua Roller, Samuel Dean John Biddle (his mark) Blair County __: Before we the Register for the ______of Wills and granting letters of Administration in and for said County of Blair personally came Joshua Roller and Samuel Dean who being duly sworn according to law do depose and say that they were personally present and saw and heard the within named John Biddle sign, seal, execute, publish, pronounce and declare the within and foregoing I______if writing as and for his last will and Testament and that they these deponsnts? Did sign their name thereto as witnesess in the presence of each other and in the presence of the said Testator and at his instance and request and that the said Testator was at the time of sound and diposing (sic) mind memory and understanding to the best of their knowledge and belief. Sworn and Subscribed the 24th day Joshua Roller Of February A.D. 1848, Before Samuel Dean 11 Descendants of BIDDLE L.H. Wilians?, Register On the 24 day of February A.D. 1848 personally came Andrew Biddle & Charles Biddle Executors of the within last will and Testament who being duly sworn & affirmed according to law do depose and say that as Executors of the last will and Testament of John Biddle Decd they wil l well and truly Administer the the g______faithfully comply with the provisions of the Law relating to collates ______ Sworn & subscribed before me Andrew Bittle L.H. Williams, Register Chas Bittle Registered the 24th day Feby 1848 By L. H. Williams, Register More About John Biddle and Elizabeth Mullinux: Marriage: July 21, 1797, ,Frederick, Maryland Children of John Biddle and Elizabeth Mullinux are: 56 i. George4 Biddle. 57 ii. Elizabeth Biddle, died March 16, 1870. She married (1) Delancy. She married (2) Jacob Snowberger. 58 iii. Thomas Biddle, born September 12, 1799; died March 03, 1831. + 59 iv. Andrew Biddle, born December 27, 1801; died 1875. 60 v. Christiana Biddle, born September 10, 1805 in Clover Creek, Blair Co., Pennsylvania; died September 01, 1856. She married William Delaney; born Abt. 1805. 61 vi. Charles Biddle, born October 17, 1807 in Clover Creek, Blair Co., Pennsylvania; died February 19, 1876. He married Rachael L. Ellsworth; born Abt. 1807. 62 vii. John A. Biddle, born January 16, 1809 in Woodberry Twp., Blair Co., Pennsylvania; died June 11, 1889. He married Annie Anderson; born 1807; died 1878. 63 viii. Rachael Biddle, born Abt. 1811. 64 ix. Adam Biddle, born Abt. 1813. 65 x. Mary Ann Biddle, born January 24, 1816; died July 10, 1832. + 66 xi. Jacob Biddle, born March 13, 1818; died March 08, 1855. + 67 xii. Drusanna Biddle, born 1821; died 1888. 13. George3 Biddle (ANDREW2, William1) was born June 01, 1789 in ,Frederick, Maryland, and died December 09, 1863 in ,Roaring Springs, Blair, Pennsylvania. He married Nancy Snowberger June 12, 1815. She was born May 08, 1797 in Taylor Twp., Blair Co., Pennsylvania. Notes for George Biddle: residency: Frederick, MD More About George Biddle and Nancy Snowberger: Marriage: June 12, 1815 Children of George Biddle and Nancy Snowberger are: 68 i. William4 Biddle. He married William Henry Shiffler; born 1820. 69 ii. Catherine Biddle, born July 22, 1816. 70 iii. Susan Biddle, born February 25, 1820. 71 iv. Julia Biddle, born March 22, 1821. She married William Marsden; born 1821. 72 v. Jacob C. Biddle, born October 04, 1823. He married Mary Bisel; born 1823. 73 vi. Peter Biddle, born December 21, 1824. 74 vii. John C. Biddle, born October 26, 1826. He married Esther Shiffler; born 1826. 75 viii. Andrew Biddle, born June 18, 1829 in East Sharpsburg, Taylro Twp., Blair County, Pennsylvania. He married Susan Detwiler; born 1829. 76 ix. Charles Biddle, born March 26, 1832. 77 x. Levi C. Biddle, born August 30, 1837. He married Maria Ingram; born 1837. 78 xi. George W. Biddle, born July 04, 1840. 12 Descendants of BIDDLE Generation No. 4 36. Susan4 Biddle (JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) died Bef. 1849. She married Todd. Notes for Susan Biddle: Susan's children were listed in Jacob Biddle's (her father) will. Children of Susan Biddle and Todd are: 79 i. Harriet5 Todd. 80 ii. Alfred Todd. 81 iii. Sarah Todd. 82 iv. Lucy Todd. 37. Andrew4 Biddle (JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 30, 1792 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, and died June 11, 1834. He married Mary Holsinger, daughter of Holsinger. She was born February 10, 1797, and died August 25, 1870. Notes for Andrew Biddle: Have death date as 11 Aug 1834 & 11 Jun 1834. History of Bedford County, 974.801-B39, Allen County Public Library. Andrew G. Biddle was bor n in Blair County in 1792. He d. in 1834. He was a miller and farmer. He married Mary Holsinger and was the father of Jacob H., Susannah (deceased), and Levi H. Levi H. Biddle is livin g on a farm of nearly four hundred acres, which was purchased by his father in 1830. Have children as Jacob and Elias and both dead before 1834. Died Aug 11, 1834 according to Vashti Sea man Jacob & Elias were mentioned in will of Jacob Biddle, their grandfather. Notes for Mary Holsinger: will dated 1849, with 2 children named Children of Andrew Biddle and Mary Holsinger are: 83 i. Jacob H.5 Biddle, born March 17, 1816. He married Barbara Teeter; born Abt. 1816. 84 ii. Susannah Biddle, born March 16, 1821. 85 iii. Levi H. Biddle, born December 27, 1832 in New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. He married Esther Ober; born Abt. 1832. 86 iv. Elias Biddle, born Bef. 1834. 40. Samuel4 Biddle (JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 17, 1798 in ,Woodberry Twp., Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and died January 17, 1867 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. He married Elisabeth Knight in ,Ohio Twp., Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, daughter of John Knight and Christina Grosscross. She was born July 10, 1800 in ,Adams County, Pennsylvania, and died March 02, 1877 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. Notes for Samuel Biddle: Came about 1826 to Wayne Co., Ohio ------History of Henry and Fulton Co., pages 568-569 Samuel and Elizabeth settled in York Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio, Oct. 13, 1842 They came from P ennsylvania, "the land of the Quakers." They raised a family of five girls and three boys. I n his lifetime, Mr. Biddle was one of the foremost men of the township; he settled upon sec . 17, on lands that were entered and improved by Uriah Spencer, one of the fist settlers. Mr . Biddle died Feb. 17, 1867, and his wife in 1877. When Mr. Biddle settled in York, 1842, th ere were but three school-houses in the whole township, and log buildings at that. The townsh ip then was not as large as at present, yet children found their way to what few schools ther e were. The first school taught in this part of York Twp. was by Miss Sophronia Fluhart. She taugh t a winter term of six weeks and three days, at a cost of 62 and 1/2 cents per week, and boar ded herself at home. This school was kept 13 Descendants of BIDDLE in a cabin owned by Samuel Biddle, near the York an d Clinton line, east of Wauseon. Calvin, son of Samuel, settled in York in 1842. He came with his parents form Pennsylvania. He has been twice married; his present wife was Margaret Todd. Sillman C. Biddle settled in York, 1842. He came with his parents when but a small boy, and undoubtedly, as a barefoot boy, of that peiod, is able to give a very characteristic description of pioneer days. He now resides upon sec. 17, and is one of the foremost men of York. ------Information from one source says he died in Fulton County, Ohio, York Twp. Fulton was once part of Lucas County. Came to York Twp. Fulton Co., then Lucas Co., Ohio 1838/40. His homestead was in possession of Biddle descendants until Clark Biddle sold home farm and moved to Wauseon. Cemetery records Samuel died Jan 17, 1867, age 71 Clement Orndorff, b. Feb. 19, 1872, t o Herman Orndorff and Sarah J. Wise (Herman was grandson of Samuel Biddle & Elizabeth Knight.) I. May Murry, b. Jan. 5, 1872, to Samuel Murry & Lorinda Orndorff (don't know where they fit in.) ------Samuel Biddle, land patent, Clinton Twp., Aug. 1, 1844, 80 acres, W 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec 8 T7N R6E Aug., 1, 1844, 80 acres , W 1/2 S 1/4 sec 8 T74 R6E Aug., 1, 1844, 160 acres , NE 1/4 sec 21 T 7N R6E Aug., 1, 1844, 160 acres , SE 1/4 sec 7 T7N R6E Purchased land in York Twp., then Lucas Co., in 1838. ------ Notes for Elisabeth Knight: Left a very interesting will recorded Wauseon Court House, dated Feb. 18, 1877, proved March 5, 1879. d. of cancer - left her son Stillman C. the family Bible ------Will of Elizabeth Biddle, widow of Samuel I, Elizabeth Biddle...... give...... to my son, Stillman C. Biddle, my family Bible and $250.00...... to my granddaughter, Mary A. Trowbridge, $100.00...... $100.0 0 to be divided between my 2 daughters and 3 sons: Rebecca Matheny, Elizabeth Batdorff, Calvin Biddle, Hiram S. Biddle and Stillman C. Biddle...... to my daughter, Rachel Orndorff, $ 100.00, to my daughter, Christina Kimerer, $75.00, to my daughter, Matilda Williams, 10 cents in money...... Feb. 1877 More About Samuel Biddle and Elisabeth Knight: Marriage: ,Ohio Twp., Beaver Co., Pennsylvania Children of Samuel Biddle and Elisabeth Knight are: 87 i. Mary L.5 Biddle, died Bef. 1910. Notes for Mary L. Biddle: There is doubt about this being a daughter. + 88 ii. Rachel Biddle, born April 13, 1820 in Pennsylvania; died May 17, 1897 in Fulton County, Ohio. + 89 iii. Christina Biddle, born January 03, 1822 in Beaver Co., Pennsylvania; died March 11, 1897 in Fulton Co., Ohio. + 90 iv. Rebecca Biddle, born May 04, 1823; died Bef. 1910. + 91 v. Matilda Biddle, born August 16, 1825; died August 19, 1894. + 92 vi. Elizabeth Biddle, born September 30, 1828 in ,Holmes County, Ohio; died April 04, 1904. + 93 vii. Calvin Biddle, born August 28, 1830 in ,Wayne Co., Ohio; died June 06, 1906 in Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio. 94 viii. Hiram S. Biddle, born July 07, 1832; died Bef. 1910. He married Maria C. Chamberlain; born April 1830; died June 23, 1893 in Fulton County, Oh. Notes for Hiram S. Biddle: One family sheet has b. 17 Jul 1832 - Hiram married 3 times . Raker Cemetery has Maria C. Bid dle, w/o H.S. Biddle, d. June 22 1893, age 63y, 1m, 29d. John Chamberlin died Swancreek Twp., buried in Raker Cem. without a will, c1858, these name s signed deed Maria C & Hiram S. Biddle ------Lived in New York City - wholesale druggist -- had no children 14 Descendants of BIDDLE + 95 ix. Stillman C. Biddle, born June 20, 1834 in ,Holmes County, Ohio; died July 17, 1916 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. 41. JOHN4 Biddle (JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 01, 1799 in ,Maryland, and died January 07, 1862 in ,Wells County, Indiana. He married SUSANNAH Bevington September 01, 1831 in ,Wayne County, Ohio, daughter of Bevington. She was born June 03, 1809 in probably Pennsylvania, and died October 03, 1892 in ,Union Twp., Wells County, Indiana. Notes for JOHN Biddle: One source says John born about 1795. Vashti Seaman said he was born 1794. Have 3 marriage dates, Sept 1, Sept 7 & Sept 9 - John was a minister according to the 1850 c ensus, in Ohio - resided Saltcreek Twp., Wayne County, Ohio. intestate records of John, Box 1 4, Bluffton, Indiana - Land NE 1/4 Sec Twp 28 Range 13 - 160 acres 1850 Census, Saltcreek Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio 253/255 John Biddle, 56, b. Pa, minister, Susanna 42, b. PA, Elizabeth 17, Alexander 15, Henry 12 , Rachel 9, Angeline 6, Mary 3, Jacob 1 - all children born in Ohio 1860 Census, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana, 1063/1010 John 60/66?, b. PA, Susanna 51 b. PA, Henry 22, Angeline 16, Mary A. 13, Jacob 11, John D . 6, all children born in Ohio Moved to Wells County, Indiana by 1854. - John Biddle of Wayne Co., O Ohio, bought land of Michael Mason 1853, $2400.00.--NE 1/4 sec 7 twp 28 range 12 -- 160 acre s -- bk G page 252 Biddle - one of John's sons drove a team of horses on ice on river in Fort Wayne and died - 1860 Census, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana ? Taylor Biddle, 25, b. In, student of Medicine ? Hiram Biddle, 22, b. IN, student of Medicine ? Samuel S. Biddle, 32, b. Ohio, farmer, Harrison Twp., wife, Mary A. 22, b. Ohio, James J . 4 1/2 b. Indiana ------ Wells County, Indiana marriage records for unidentified Biddles: Edna m. Wm. E.Hixon, Jan 7 1888 page 306 Elizabeth page 187 Ida E. m. Benj. F. Fox - Nov. 26, 1876 page 187 Mary Ann page 75 Nancy J. m. Daniel Prough, July 26, 1877 page 194 Susannah m. John B. Travis, Oct. 30, 1897 page 424 ------There was a George Biddle who was a shoemaker in Zanesville. ------Paid out to heirs from the estate of John: Elisabeth Johnson, Henry Biddle, Susannah Biddle for John, Angeline Todd, John W. Todd fo r Jacob B., Rachel Clark, Alexander Biddle Notes for SUSANNAH Bevington: Inscription on top of tombstone of Susannah at Old Uniontown Cemetery: MOTHER AT REST Inscription of tombstone of Mary A. Biddle A loved one is gone from our circle On Earth we will Meet her no more She has gone to her home in heaven 15 Descendants of BIDDLE And all her afflictions are o'er. Gertrude Kramer said that her mother, Johanna Pequignot, had a picture of Susannah Biddle han ging in her bedroom. Somehow it was destroyed. Johanna said that Susannah was a Dunkard (bran ch of PA Dutch) and that she wore a little skull cap in the picture ------1850 and 1860 census gives birthplace as Pennsylvania. More About JOHN Biddle and SUSANNAH Bevington: Marriage: September 01, 1831, ,Wayne County, Ohio Children of JOHN Biddle and SUSANNAH Bevington are: + 96 i. Elizabeth C5 Biddle, born June 03, 1833 in ,,OH; died January 02, 1902 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells County, Indiana. + 97 ii. Alexander Biddle, born May 11, 1835 in Wayne Co., Ohio; died February 17, 1890 in Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana. + 98 iii. Henry Biddle, born November 1838; died 1902. + 99 iv. Rachel Ellen Biddle, born Abt. September 29, 1841 in ,Ohio; died January 09, 1920 in ,Dover Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. 100 v. Angeline Biddle, born 1844 in Ohio. She married John Wesley Todd March 11, 1862 in ,Wells County, Indiana; born April 19, 1832 in Beaver Co., Pennsylvania. Notes for Angeline Biddle: To this union, 3 sons, 5 daughters More About John Todd and Angeline Biddle: Marriage: March 11, 1862, ,Wells County, Indiana 101 vi. Mary A. Biddle, born Abt. 1845 in ,Ohio; died October 10, 1863 in ,Wells County, Indiana. 102 vii. Jacob Biddle, born Abt. 1849. Notes for Jacob Biddle: Edwin Biddle, son of Jacob Biddle d. Feb 18,1891, Wells County Indiana + 103 viii. John D. Biddle, born October 1853; died April 06, 1909 in ,Wells County, Indiana. 42. Jacob Todd4 Biddle (JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1801 in ,Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and died December 25, 1884 in Delta, Fulton County, Ohio. He married (1) Mary Hay 1824, daughter of Valentine Hay and Catherine. She was born 1799 in ,Pennsylvania, and died 1825 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. He married (2) Sarah Duncan 1826 in ,Beaver County, Pennsylvania. She was born 1799 in ,Franklin county, Pennsylvania, and died January 09, 1885 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. Notes for Jacob Todd Biddle: Ancestral File has Jacob Todd born Bedford, Huntington, Pennsylvania. Jacob Todd & Sarah were charter members of Christ Church of Industry in Beaver County Pennsyl vania. Death records Jacob T & Sarah in Fulton Co., Ohio; military rec. James, Daniel T., Andrew; Hist Morrow Co., Ohio, Chicago, 1880 p. 682 and following; Co. of Fulton ed by Mikesell p. 265; Fulton Co. Ohio by Reinghard v.2. Mikesell - JACOB T. BIDDLE who was an honored pioneer of Fulton County, was born in Bedfor d County, Pa., in the year 1801 and was there reared to manhood, receiving such educational advantages as were afforded in the common schools of the locality and period. Upon coming to O hio he first settled in Wayne county, where he maintained his home about a quarter of a centu ry, after which he passed about 5 years in Knox Co. and 2 16 Descendants of BIDDLE years in Richland Co., whence he ca me to Fulton Co. in the year 1855. A few years late he removed to Missouri, in 18-9, but abo ut 7 years later he returned to Fulton Co. He devoted his entire active career to agricultural pursuits and was especially fond of fine horses, a predilection manifested in the entire family. Mr. Biddle was twice married, first to May HAY, who was born in Pa. in 1799 and who died about 2 years after her marrige, the only child dying in infancy. Mr. Biddle later marrie d Sarah Duncan, who likewise was born and reared in the old Keystone state, and of the 8 children of this union the following is a brief record: RACHEL is deceased; JOANNA is the wife o f John Wineland of Knox Co., Ohio; GEORGE D. is individually mentioned later on in this article; JACOB is a resident of Goshen, Indiana; MARY JANE is deceased and ANDREW died in Missouri; JAMES is a resident of Wauseon,this county, and DANIEL of Delta; GEORGE D. Biddle, eldest son of Jacob T. and Sarah (Duncan) Biddle, was born in Salt Creek twp., Wayne Co. , Ohio, on the 3rd of Nov., 1830 and his educational advantages were limited to the somewhat primitive schools of the pioneer days. His vocation throughout his life has been farming, and he has also dealt somewhat extensively in horses. He has been a resident of York Twp since 1855, and he has occupied his present residence since 1859. He has a well- improved farm o f 55 acres and is one of the popular citizens of the twp., having served two years as twp. trustee, and his political allegiance is given to the Democractic party. In Richland Co., on the 13th of Oct., 1852, Mr. Biddle was united in marriage to Miss Julia Ann Aungst, whose death occurred March 26, 1895. They became the parents of three children, namely: Samuel A., wh o is individually mentioned in this work; Stillman, who is a successful farmer of York Twp; a nd Nora who is the wife of Edward W. Ruppert, of this twp. More About Jacob Biddle and Mary Hay: Marriage: 1824 Notes for Sarah Duncan: Age at death 84, so either birth or death date is wrong. More About Jacob Biddle and Sarah Duncan: Marriage: 1826, ,Beaver County, Pennsylvania Child of Jacob Biddle and Mary Hay is: 104 i. infant5 Biddle, born 1825; died 1825. Notes for infant Biddle: Mother and child died. Children of Jacob Biddle and Sarah Duncan are: + 105 i. Rachel5 Biddle, born January 23, 1827 in ,Wayne County, Ohio. + 106 ii. Joanna Biddle, born 1829 in ,Wayne County, Ohio. + 107 iii. George D. Biddle, born November 03, 1830 in ,Saltcreek Twp., Wayne County, Ohio; died October 20, 1913. + 108 iv. Jacob Jr. Biddle, born February 05, 1834 in Wayne co., Ohio. + 109 v. Andrew Biddle, born 1837 in Wayne co., Ohio; died March 29, 1872 in Daviess Co., Missouri. + 110 vi. James M. Biddle, born November 20, 1838 in Salt Creek Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio. 111 vii. Mary Jane Biddle, born April 17, 1840 in Wayne co., Ohio. + 112 viii. Daniel T. Biddle, born June 28, 1841 in Fredericksburg, Wayne County, Ohio; died 1914 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. 43. Christina4 Biddle (JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born Abt. 1806 in near East Sharpsburg, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania, and died July 1886 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. She married Valentine (Felta) Hay Abt. 1826 in Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, son of Valentine Hay and Catherine. He was born Abt. 1806 in Morrisons Cove, Woodberry twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania, and died Bet. 1887 - 1895 in Norwood, Hayes Twp., Franklin Co., Kansas. Notes for Christina Biddle: Ancestral File give birth as about 1812 and has her death in Kansas. Other info gives birth c 1803 and death c1885. She was buried in a cemetery SE of Wauseon and the cemetery is now destroyed. 17 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Valentine (Felta) Hay: information on this family and the descendants of Valentine & Christina came from "The Valent ine & Catherine Hoh/Hay Family in America" by Richard E. Hay & Gwen Clark Hay ------Landowners in York and Clinton Twp. Fulton Co. Ohio before 1850. 1850 census Fulton Co., York Twp., #756 - Vashti Seamon:Pioneers of Delta, Ohio ------Elias stated that his parents had 13 children. A female born after Joyce who died at the ag e of 1 year and a female born after Alvin who died as a baby. Lillian Hay Brown, a daughter o f Simon Hay stated that he was one of a set of twin boys and tha his twin was killed by a bul l at the age of 5. More About Valentine Hay and Christina Biddle: Marriage: Abt. 1826, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania Children of Christina Biddle and Valentine Hay are: + 113 i. Martha Eve5 Hay, born May 1827 in Ohio Twp., Beaver Co., Pennsylvania; died September 10, 1884 in Madison Twp., Williams Co., Ohio. + 114 ii. Jacob B. Hay, born August 12, 1828 in Ohio Twp., Beaver Co., Pennsylvania; died February 05, 1910 in Centropolis Twp., Franklin Co., Kansas. + 115 iii. Daniel C. Hay, born January 01, 1831 in Ohio Twp., Beaver Co., Pennsylvania; died October 24, 1914 in Ottawa, Franklin Co., Kansas. + 116 iv. John Hay, born 1833 in Ohio Twp., Beaver Co., Pennsylvania. + 117 v. Susanna Hay, born January 15, 1837 in Wayne Co., Ohio; died June 01, 1921 in Fulton Co., Ohio. 118 vi. Joshua Hay, born 1838 in Wayne Co., Ohio; died May 08, 1862 in Army Hosp., Savannah, Tennessee. Notes for Joshua Hay: Civil War + 119 vii. Simon G. Hay, born September 24, 1840 in Holmes Co., Ohio; died July 05, 1916 in Osage Co., Kansas. 120 viii. Alvin Hay, born 1843 in Wayne Co., Ohio. + 121 ix. Samuel Biddle Hay, born January 21, 1847 in Wayne Co., Ohio; died March 21, 1909 in Hayes Twp., Franklin Co., Kansas. + 122 x. Elias K. Hay, born June 1850 in York Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio; died October 30, 1948 in Ottawa, Kansas. 44. George D.4 Biddle (JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 11, 1808 in ,Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and died August 07, 1877 in Wauseon, York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. He married Nancy Lawrence July 03, 1832 in ,Wayne County, Ohio, daughter of John Lawrence and Nancy. She was born January 25, 1813 in New Franklin, Columbiana Co., Ohio, and died August 21, 1902 in Delta, Fulton County, Ohio. Notes for George D. Biddle: History of Co. Ohio. Came to York Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio sometime after 1850. Will of Geo D. Biddle; death books & Marr records, Fulton Co., Ohio; Mikesell, Hist Fulton Co p. 613; Aldrich, Fulton Co. Hist; cem inscriptions Wauseon Cem; death rec. Nancy Lawrence bk 3 pg 11 Wauseon, Ohio in Wayne Co, Salt Creek Twp by 1850, Fulton Co by 1860 More About George Biddle and Nancy Lawrence: Marriage: July 03, 1832, ,Wayne County, Ohio Children of George Biddle and Nancy Lawrence are: + 123 i. Henry Lawrence5 Biddle, born June 04, 1833 in ,Wayne Co., Ohio; died December 05, 1888 in Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio. 18 Descendants of BIDDLE + 124 ii. Nancy Jane Biddle, born September 09, 1835 in ,Wayne County, Ohio. + 125 iii. Rachel Biddle, born December 18, 1837 in ,Wayne Co., Ohio; died June 03, 1907. + 126 iv. Benjamin Biddle, born April 28, 1840 in ,Wayne Co., Ohio; died 1913. + 127 v. Jacob Biddle, born February 05, 1843 in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio; died February 07, 1885 in Delta, Fulton County, Ohio. + 128 vi. John L. Biddle, born March 21, 1846 in ,Wayne County, Ohio; died January 01, 1934 in Fulton County, Oh. 129 vii. Samuel Biddle, born November 11, 1848 in ,Wayne County, Ohio; died Abt. 1851 in ,Wayne Co., Ohio. + 130 viii. George W. Biddle, born November 23, 1851 in ,Wayne County, Ohio; died December 02, 1943 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. + 131 ix. Mary E. Biddle, born May 23, 1854 in ,Fulton County, Ohio; died November 09, 1936 in Delta, Fulton County, Ohio. 45. Alexander4 Biddle (JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 24, 1810 in ,Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and died February 01, 1899 in Galion, Ohio. He married (1) Dorothy Irwin. She died 1853. He married (2) ELIzabeth Parker. He married (3) Mary Magdalena Knofsker May 17, 1832 in ,Harrison County, Ohio. She was born 1812, and died 1840. Notes for Alexander Biddle: Alexander was a minister. He had 8 children & 3 wives. Other wives were Dorothy Irwin, who d . 1853 & Elizabeth Parker. Alexander Biddle of Wayne Co., Ohio pattened this land in 10/10/1840 Aliquot Parts Sec/Blk Twnshp Range Fract. Sect. Meridian State Countie s Survey Nr. 1 WNE 11/ 2-S 1-E No 1st PM O H VAN WERT ------Alexander of Harrison Co., Ohio pattened this land in 8/21/1837 # Aliquot Parts Sec/Blk Twnshp Range Fract. Sect. Meridian State Counti es Survey Nr. 1 NW 5/ 3-S 3-E Yes 1st P M OH VAN WERT 1 SW 8/ 3-S 3-E No 1st P M OH VAN WERT ------Morrow Co. Sentinel, Feb. 9, 1899 Rev. T. C. Biddle attended the funeral of Rev. A. Biddle, at Galion, Ohio on last Sunday. ------ Notes for Mary Magdalena Knofsker: also Knoftzgar More About Alexander Biddle and Mary Knofsker: Marriage: May 17, 1832, ,Harrison County, Ohio Child of Alexander Biddle and Mary Knofsker is: 132 i. Rachel Ellen5 Biddle, born 1843. She married Joseph M. Crim 1868; born 1834; died 1904. Notes for Rachel Ellen Biddle: Have another marriage for her?? Carl E. Pray Notes for Joseph M. Crim: Miss Gertrude Louise Crim joined the DAR #91144 - Andrew Biddle More About Joseph Crim and Rachel Biddle: Marriage: 1868 19 Descendants of BIDDLE 46. Joshua4 Biddle (JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born Abt. 1812, and died February 27, 1885. He married (1) Elisabeth Beal. She died August 20, 1895. He married (2) Sally Noftsker July 12, 1838 in ,Harrison County, Ohio, daughter of Jacob Noftsker and Magdalena. She died March 27, 1865. Notes for Joshua Biddle: Another death date 1810. Married in Harrison Co., Ohio. Sally is cousin of Alexander's wif e, Mary Knofsker - spelled differently. Married #1 0r #2 Elizabeth Beal d. Aug 20, 1895 Resided Burbank, which is now Bridgeport, Ohio Lived near Wooster, Ohio Listed by Stillman Biddle as a son of Jacob & Rachel Notes for Sally Noftsker: a cousin of Alexander's wife, Mary More About Joshua Biddle and Sally Noftsker: Marriage: July 12, 1838, ,Harrison County, Ohio Children of Joshua Biddle and Sally Noftsker are: 133 i. David N.5 Biddle. He married Mary E. Elcock. 134 ii. Catherine Biddle. 135 iii. Rachel Biddle. 136 iv. Julian Biddle. 137 v. Susan Biddle. 138 vi. Ardella Biddle. 47. Daniel4 Biddle (JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 24, 1812 in East Sharpsburg, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and died November 05, 1893 in Franklin Twp., Morrow co., Ohio. He married Susannah Todd January 01, 1836, daughter of Samuel Todd and Lucy Shivers. She was born August 07, 1811 in ,Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and died March 26, 1890 in Morrow Co., Ohio. Notes for Daniel Biddle: Ancestral File has death date as 1813, also July 14/24 1812 History of Morrow County, Ohio, Baskin & Co. Page 683-4, Congress Twp. " DANIEL BIDDLE, farmer, P.O., Andrews, was born July 24, 1912, in Bedford Co., PA, the sev enth of a family of twelve children, who were born to Jacob Biddle and wife. Jacob was bor n 1771 in PA; his wife, Rachel (TODD) Biddle, was born in the same state, Dec. 25, 1993; whe n Daniel was three years of age his parents moved to Beaver Co., Pa., where they lived eighte en years; Daniel's schooling was obtained in a log school house, sitting on a slab seat, hi s feet resting on a puncheon floor; his writing desk was a board fastened up against the wal l by the aid of pegs; what light they had was admitted through greased paper, which answere d the purpose of window-glass; during his minor years, he attended school some, and assiste d his father in clearing up his land, and thus early in life learned the lesson of patience a nd economy, which understood, was to "labor and to wait." Jan 1,1836, he was married to Susa nnah TODD, who was born in Beaver Co., Pa., Aug 17, 1811; she is a daughter of Samuel and Luc y (SHIVERS) Todd; They were born in Baltimore Co., Md.; his date of birth was in 1796, his w ife one year later. They were of English and Welch descent. The Biddle family are of Dutch e xtraction. Mrs. Daniel Biddle was the youngest of a family of fourteen children, thirteen o f whom grew to maturity, and their marriages were all witnessed by their mother. Samuel and L ucy Todd were converted under the ministrations of John Wesley, of Methodist fame. Samuel wa s an overseer on a plantation and was awakened by listening to his preaching to the slaves; f rom the time of his conversion to his death, which was 59 years, he was a zealous worker in t he church; his home was ever the resort of ministers; Mrs. Biddle can remember seeing as man y as ten at a time. From Beaver Co. the Biddle family came to Wayne Co., Ohio, remaining tw o years, when Daniel went back to Beaver Co., Pa., and married; they were raised together i n that county; returning, they located in Wayne, where they lived fourteen years - the two fa milies living together - after fourteen years residence in Wayne, they moved to Perry Tp., (w hat is now Morrow Co.) living in 20 Descendants of BIDDLE Johnsville, where they purchased 144 acres; Mrs. Biddle (th e elder) died Aug. 7, 1842; Mr. Biddle, Jan. 24, 1851. In 1866 our subject moved to the plac e where they now live, where they have a good home and a competence for their old age, afte r dividing among his children a liberal amount; they are both members of the United Brethre n Church; his father was one of the first members of that order in the county, and had thre e sons who were ministers of the same body; Mrs. Biddle has been a member of a church for 4 3 years. Census 1850 Perry Twp. Morrow Co. - Jacob Biddle the father living with this family. Ancestors of David & Donald Biddle, of Old Fort, near Fremont, 1974 ------Census 1850..... Daniel 37, farmer, Susanna, 38; George 17; Sarah A. 8; John T. 21; Jacob 77; Eve 56 More About Daniel Biddle and Susannah Todd: Marriage: January 01, 1836 Children of Daniel Biddle and Susannah Todd are: 139 i. Biddle5. 140 ii. Lucy Biddle, born September 24, 1837. + 141 iii. George Washington Biddle, born March 10, 1838 in Pennsylvania; died March 03, 1927 in Ohio. + 142 iv. Sarah A. Biddle, born 1842 in Ohio; died June 22, 1920 in Morrow Co., Ohio. + 143 v. John Todd Biddle, born January 06, 1846 in ,Wayne County, Ohio; died April 05, 1895 in Congress Twp., Morrow Co., Ohio. 144 vi. Biddle, born Infant; died Infant. 59. Andrew4 Biddle (John3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 27, 1801, and died 1875. He married Susan Snowberger. She was born Abt. 1801. Notes for Andrew Biddle: 974.801-B39 ACPL - History of Bedford County, PA - South Woodberry & Somerset & Fulton Count y PA - "Adam Biddle (Andrew!) emigrated from Germany when four years of age, and with his par ents settled near Baltimore. He was a wagon master during the revolution. He settled in Blai r county, being among the pioneers. John Biddle, one of his sons, was born in Maryland in 177 4, and died in PA in 1948. Andrew, son of John, was born in 1801 and died in 1875. He marrie d Susan Snowberger, whose parents settled near Roaring Springs. In 1834 he moved to a farm on e half mile south of Pattonville, where he resided until his death. The land on which he sett led was nearly all un-improved and had no buildings upon it. The children of Andrew Biddle we re John, Drusanna, Elizabeth (deceased), Jacob S. & Andrew B. Jacob S. Biddle was a soldie r in the rebellion, in Co. I, 194th regt. Penn. Vols., and in Co. M., 22d Penn. Cav. He marr ied Emma Shoenfelt, of Waterside. He was a farmer until 1881, when he engaged in the creamer y business, starting the first creamery in this county. Child of Andrew Biddle and Susan Snowberger is: + 145 i. Jacob5 Biddle. 66. Jacob4 Biddle (John3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 13, 1818, and died March 08, 1855. He married Susan Marsden. She was born Abt. 1818. Child of Jacob Biddle and Susan Marsden is: 146 i. Charles5 Biddle, born July 19, 1852; died January 06, 1926. 67. Drusanna4 Biddle (John3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1821, and died 1888. She married Hezekiah Davis Anderson. He was born 1814, and died 1870. Notes for Drusanna Biddle: This info came from Pioneers around Delta,Ohio. The bio of Andrew m. Susan Snowberger makes m e wonder if she 21 Descendants of BIDDLE is his dau and a gr-dau of John - dates could go either way. ------I have a note saying that Susan? b. 13 Aug. 1820, m. Henry Barley b.abt 1820 Child of Drusanna Biddle and Hezekiah Anderson is: 147 i. Annie Elizabeth5 Anderson, born in Woodbury, Pennsylvania. Notes for Annie Elizabeth Anderson: DAR #61845 Generation No. 5 88. Rachel5 Biddle (Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 13, 1820 in Pennsylvania, and died May 17, 1897 in Fulton County, Ohio. She married George Orndorff February 13, 1839 in ,Wayne County, Ohio. He was born July 21, 1814 in Dauphin Co. ,Pennsylvania, and died 1895 in Fulton Co., Ohio. Notes for George Orndorff: came to Fulton Co., Ohio, c1842 Rheighards,V 2 p 382 More About George Orndorff and Rachel Biddle: Marriage: February 13, 1839, ,Wayne County, Ohio Children of Rachel Biddle and George Orndorff are: 148 i. Lorinda6 Orndorff. She married Samuel Murray June 25, 1871 in Fulton Co. OH; born in ,York Twp., Lucas County, Ohio. More About Samuel Murray and Lorinda Orndorff: Marriage: June 25, 1871, Fulton Co. OH + 149 ii. Samuel Biddle Orndorff, born July 13, 1847 in ,Fulton County, Ohio; died August 08, 1910. 150 iii. Luther Orndorff, born 1852; died 1894. He married Sarah Blair. 151 iv. Clara J. Orndorff, born Abt. May 30, 1855; died June 05, 1938. 152 v. Knight Orndorff, born 1863; died January 16, 1933 in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. He married Mary Hatt. + 153 vi. George Wildon William Orndorff, born November 25, 1868 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. 154 vii. Harmon Orndorff. He married Sarah J. Wise February 23, 1871 in Fulton Co. OH. More About Harmon Orndorff and Sarah Wise: Marriage: February 23, 1871, Fulton Co. OH 89. Christina5 Biddle (Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 03, 1822 in Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, and died March 11, 1897 in Fulton Co., Ohio. She married Charles Kimmerer March 22, 1838 in ,Wayne Co., Ohio. He was born January 13, 1822 in Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, and died March 11, 1897. Notes for Charles Kimmerer: 12 children, ancestor of Mrs. Ruth Bannister, Wauseon & Mrs. Mary Croninger, DAR, Wauseon Obituary of Mary E. Kimerer lists the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. George Clark of Ne w York City; Mrs. Ed. Simon, of Brooklyn,N.Y.; Mrs. J.J. Thompson of Seattle, Washington; Mr s. H.N. Berkebile of Delta, Ohio; Mrs. R. G. G---on of Wauseon, Ohio; J. W. Turney of Toledo , Ohio; John Turney of Pioneer,Ohio; George Turney of Wauseon, Ohio ------One source stated that Charles Kimerer was born in Virginia of PA parents, Oct. 21, 1912 an d died in Fulton Co. He left a will, probated Nov. 10, 1898. More About Charles Kimmerer and Christina Biddle: Marriage: March 22, 1838, ,Wayne Co., Ohio 22 Descendants of BIDDLE Children of Christina Biddle and Charles Kimmerer are: 155 i. Addison6 Kimerer. Notes for Addison Kimerer: 2nd wife was Lizzie King 156 ii. Elizabeth Kimerer. 157 iii. Lewis Kimerer. 158 iv. Franklin Kimerer. 159 v. Dee Witt Kimerer. 160 vi. Frederick Kimerer. 161 vii. Joseph Kimerer. 162 viii. Maria Kimerer. 163 ix. infant Kimerer. 164 x. Maryann Kimerer, born February 16, 1841 in ,Wayne County, Ohio. She married William H. Trowbridge September 29, 1870; born 1848 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio; died August 13, 1924. More About William Trowbridge and Maryann Kimerer: Marriage: September 29, 1870 165 xi. Perry Kimerer, born October 08, 1846 in ,Fulton County, Ohio; died October 01, 1914. Notes for Perry Kimerer: m. Anna Cunningham of Wauseon and had one son, William C. Kimerer. + 166 xii. Jr. Charles Kimerer, born March 14, 1855 in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio; died November 23, 1938 in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. + 167 xiii. Ellen Kimerer, born February 18, 1857 in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio; died January 01, 1910. 90. Rebecca5 Biddle (Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 04, 1823, and died Bef. 1910. She married George Matheny/Mathena February 19, 1845 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. Notes for Rebecca Biddle: had 5 children Notes for George Matheny/Mathena: George Matheny Had an arm badly damaged, when tending a threshing machine. In attending to so me matters about the machine,he lost his footing, catching his arm in the bel. It is probabl e that his arm will be of little use hereafter, if amputation does not become necessary. fro m Pioneers around Delta Ohio, by Vashti Seaman More About George Matheny/Mathena and Rebecca Biddle: Marriage: February 19, 1845, ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio Children of Rebecca Biddle and George Matheny/Mathena are: 168 i. Parker6 Matheny/Mathena. 169 ii. Jane Matheny/Mathena. 170 iii. Winfield Matheny/Mathena. 171 iv. Elizabeth Matheny/Mathena. 172 v. Samuel Matheny/Mathena. 91. Matilda5 Biddle (Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 16, 1825, and died August 19, 1894. She married Jeremiah McLain Williams March 23, 1847 in Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio, son of Elisha Williams and Hannah Harrison. He was born Abt. 1810, and died April 25, 1882 in Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio. More About Jeremiah Williams and Matilda Biddle: Marriage: March 23, 1847, Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio 23 Descendants of BIDDLE Children of Matilda Biddle and Jeremiah Williams are: 173 i. Carl Jeremiah6 Williams. 174 ii. Calvin Williams. He married Laura Kesler June 16, 1872. More About Calvin Williams and Laura Kesler: Marriage: June 16, 1872 175 iii. Edward Everett Williams. He married Alice B. Meeks. Notes for Alice B. Meeks: Two children: Frank Williams b. 1894 d. 1897, Florence, b. 1899 + 176 iv. Samantha Williams, born 1848. + 177 v. Tilden Williams, born August 21, 1851 in ,Fulton County, Ohio; died April 1915. 178 vi. Dewitt Williams, born October 31, 1854; died March 06, 1940. 92. Elizabeth5 Biddle (Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 30, 1828 in ,Holmes County, Ohio, and died April 04, 1904. She married Jonah/Jonathan Batdorff March 18, 1847 in ,Lucas County, Ohio, son of John Batdorff. He was born December 12, 1824 in ,Mifflin Township, Dauphin County, PA, and died 1908 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. Notes for Jonah/Jonathan Batdorff: info from Pioneers around Delta, Ohio More About Jonah/Jonathan Batdorff and Elizabeth Biddle: Marriage: March 18, 1847, ,Lucas County, Ohio Children of Elizabeth Biddle and Jonah/Jonathan Batdorff are: + 179 i. John Quimby6 Batdorff, born December 02, 1848 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Indiana; died April 11, 1928. + 180 ii. William Ellery Batdorff, born Abt. 1850 in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. 181 iii. Mary Ellen Batdorff, born Abt. 1854 in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio; died June 22, 1940 in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. She married Francis Marion Fashbaugh September 04, 1873; born 1855 in of Clinton Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio; died 1935. More About Francis Fashbaugh and Mary Batdorff: Marriage: September 04, 1873 + 182 iv. Samantha Batdorff, born 1857 in Clinton Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio. 183 v. Hiram L. Batdorff, born 1863 in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio; died August 25, 1939 in Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio. He married (1) Cora Foster; born 1863; died 1898. He married (2) Gertrude Cunningham 1899. More About Hiram Batdorff and Gertrude Cunningham: Marriage: 1899 93. Calvin5 Biddle (Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 28, 1830 in ,Wayne Co., Ohio, and died June 06, 1906 in Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio. He married (1) Harriet Elizabeth Fluhart January 12, 1851 in Fulton Co., Ohio. She was born August 21, 1830 in ,E. Union Twp., Wayne County, Ohio, and died 1922 in Fresno, California. He married (2) Margaret Ann Todd August 09, 1860 in ,Wells County, Indiana, daughter of Jacob Todd and Jane Thomas. She was born June 28, 1836 in ,Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Notes for Calvin Biddle: div. #1 c1865 will Calvin Biddle v.9 p 530 Wauseon, Ohio; ------ 24 Descendants of BIDDLE Nelson Todd & J. J. Todd of Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana attended the wedding of Calvin Biddl e's daughter in Fulton Co., Ohio ------William Gee and Emma Biddle were married in 1874. She was the daughter of Calvin Biddle by hi s first marriage to Harriet Fluhart. When Calvin Biddle and Harriet Fluhart Biddle were divor ced, there were three children, Thamar, Emma and Della who was just a baby. The two oldest da ughters remained with the father and the baby Della went with grandmother who later marrie d a man named Wyman and lived in Kirksville, Missouri until her later years when she lived i n California with her daughter Della until her death when she was 94 years old. Notes for Harriet Elizabeth Fluhart: Second marriage was to a Wyman - She lived in Kirksville, Missouri and late years lived in Ca lifornia. More About Calvin Biddle and Harriet Fluhart: Marriage: January 12, 1851, Fulton Co., Ohio More About Calvin Biddle and Margaret Todd: Marriage: August 09, 1860, ,Wells County, Indiana Children of Calvin Biddle and Harriet Fluhart are: 184 i. Tamar Ellen (Thamar)6 Biddle, born December 21, 1852 in ,Fulton County, Ohio; died May 15, 1940 in Necedah, Juneau Co., Wisconsin. She married (1) Daniel R. Wildermuth. She married (2) Enoch Neville Knight March 23, 1871 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. Notes for Tamar Ellen (Thamar) Biddle: in will of Calin Biddle, Tamar Biddle Wildermuth of Nacedah, Wis. is mentioned - or Hildermut h- must have been another marriage More About Enoch Knight and Tamar Biddle: Marriage: March 23, 1871, ,Fulton County, Ohio + 185 ii. Mary Emma Biddle, born December 01, 1856 in ,Fulton County, Ohio; died August 27, 1935 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. 186 iii. Adella D. Biddle, born February 24, 1859 in ,Fulton County, Ohio; died November 19, 1948 in Canta Clara Co., California. She married (1) Edward S. Link April 18, 1875 in Kirksville, Missouri; died 1908 in Kirksville, Missouri. She married (2) Champ C. Miller November 04, 1883 in Des Moines, iowa; born April 19, 1833 in Fayette Co., Indiana; died December 16, 1919 in Fresno, California. Notes for Adella D. Biddle: of Burlington, Iowa in her father's will, v.9 p 550, Wauseon Ct. House More About Edward Link and Adella Biddle: Marriage: April 18, 1875, Kirksville, Missouri More About Champ Miller and Adella Biddle: Marriage: November 04, 1883, Des Moines, iowa Children of Calvin Biddle and Margaret Todd are: 187 i. Elizabeth J.6 Biddle. She married Elmer Fraker. Notes for Elizabeth J. Biddle: Moved to Oskaloosa, Iowa 188 ii. Lucy C. Biddle, born March 05, 1865. She married (1) Otto Gruenwald. She married (2) John L. Odell September 08, 1886. Notes for Otto Gruenwald: Lived in Chicago. 25 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for John L. Odell: A John L. Odell is listed with parents Harriet Ellen Zimmerman & Dr. John Odell of Rochester , Ohio. Same article (Pioneers around Delta, Ohio) listed John L. as of Chicago, Ill. More About John Odell and Lucy Biddle: Marriage: September 08, 1886 189 iii. Alfred P. Biddle, born March 05, 1870 in ,Fulton County, Ohio; died 1911 in Clinton Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio. He married Harriet Cold. Notes for Alfred P. Biddle: Lawyer in Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio + 190 iv. Franklin T. Biddle, born March 09, 1872 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio; died March 19, 1931 in Fulton Co., Ohio. 95. Stillman C.5 Biddle (Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 20, 1834 in ,Holmes County, Ohio, and died July 17, 1916 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. He married (1) Minerva Hampton September 06, 1856 in Lenawee Co. MI, daughter of Jonathan Hampton and Abigail Harrison. She was born 1838. He married (2) Mary Minnie Mack April 05, 1864, daughter of William Mack and Elizabeth Brooks. She was born February 17, 1840 in ,Perryburg, Wood County, Ohio, and died October 20, 1903 in York Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio. He married (3) Margaret Rowland Walker July 31, 1904. Notes for Stillman C. Biddle: Executor of his mother's will. Minerva d/o Jonathan Hampton & Abigail - Mary Mack d/o Willia m Mack & Elizabeth Brooks - 3rd wife? Mrs. Margaret (Rowland) Walker, m. July 31, 1904, age 4 3 ------Buried in the Union Cemetery is also: William L. Biddle, b. Feb 12, 1865, d. Aug. 12, 1949 ------Known to his niece as Uncle Jug. ------His granddaughter Rachel wrote: Grandfather built a home of 12 rooms....They took in a foster daughter and kept her until she married...... People would come and stay for days at a time to visit. In those years it kept one busy cutting wood as they had six stoves going in the winter time. My grandmother was a very good cook and also a good seamstress. It has been said that when they arose in the morning, that they would never know who would come during the day with their sewing as she was always willing to lend a helping hand. ------Stillman wrote in a scrapbook: Our Biddles were natives of Heescassel, Germany and it is supposed there were 3 brothers; names, Thomas, Peter and Andrew. Andrew emigrated about 1760...... Andrew died at the home of Jacob, in 1812, while still living in Bedford Co. Pa. Woodberry Twp. From Beaver Co., Jacob came with some of his children and their families to Wayne and Holmes Co., Ohio. Jacob settled in Wayne Co, about 6 miles southwest of Wooster; owne d and improved a farm there, upon which Grandmother died. ..His daughter, Eve, never married . Later on, Grandfather Jacob went to Morrow Co, Ohio and lived with his son, Daniel, the remainder of his days and died 1867. More About Stillman Biddle and Minerva Hampton: Divorce: Bef. 1864 Marriage: September 06, 1856, Lenawee Co. MI More About Stillman Biddle and Mary Mack: Marriage: April 05, 1864 More About Stillman Biddle and Margaret Walker: Marriage: July 31, 1904 Children of Stillman Biddle and Mary Mack are: + 191 i. William Lyman6 Biddle, born February 12, 1865 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio; died August 12, 26 Descendants of BIDDLE 1949. 192 ii. Addie E. Biddle, born November 02, 1866; died December 10, 1905. 96. Elizabeth C5 Biddle (JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 03, 1833 in ,,OH, and died January 02, 1902 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells County, Indiana. She married JACOB Johnson December 23, 1858 in ,Wells County, Indiana, son of James Johnson and Rebecca Baxter. He was born March 15, 1834 in ,Columbiana Co., Ohio, and died February 14, 1911 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells County, Indiana. Notes for Elizabeth C Biddle: 1989, Jana Reid: 1880 Soundex Indiana Vol 39 ED 141 W M 46 Ohio Sheet 36 Line 30 Wells Co, Jefferson Twp Johnson, Elizabeth W 46 Ohio A. John S 19 Indiana A. Issac S 16 " F. Susannah D 13 " A. Rebecca D 11 " W. Charles S 8 " H. Johanna D 6 " S. Henry S 4 " 1989, Jana Reid: Wells Co, IN Death Rec: recorded 12 Johnsons of various Twps; there were more Johnsons but I didn't record s them; Johnson, Elizabeth C; female white; age 68; Jan 2, 1902, Jefferson Twp Johnson, William; white male; age 17; died Mar 25, 1883; Jefferson Twp Oct 2000, From Kientz...... Death record, Book H-16-37 ...... Death record, Book H-16-37 Notes for JACOB Johnson: Born in Columbiana County, Ohio, Jacob came with his father and mother and siblings to Indian a about 1853. They settled in Pleasant Township, Allen County on the Wells and Allen County l ine. When Jacob married, he settled in Union Township, Wells County. Union Township was org anized in 1847, immediately after the land was brought into market from the Miami Indian Rese rvation. Jacob had two grandsons named Ralph Jacob - which lead one to think that his name might hav e been Ralph Jacob - but no evidence as to this Francis Wood bought Jacob's Surrey with the Fringe on Top OBIT: Johnson, Jacob - DEATH CLAIMS TWO WELL KNOW CITIZENS - Uniontown, Ind., Feb. 14, Jaco b Johnson, of Uniontown, Wells Co., died this morning at 4 o'clock, death resulting from th e effects of a stroke of paralysis, which he suffered 8 weeks ago. The deceased was born at U niontown (NO!) in 1834 and was 77 years of age at the time of his death. He continually mad e his home in this county and had been actively engaged in farming until the time of illness . Survivors include his widow, his second wife, 4 sons and 3 daughters. Funeral services wi ll be held from the Uniontown Church, Wells Co. and interment will be in Uniontown Cem. F.W . Journal Gazette, Feb. 15, 1911, page 2 Jacob's house burned several years ago and the barn is now gone (1987) Brindle (undertaker) had Jacob Johnson's funeral - Isaac, his son, drove the carriage. The r oad was so muddy that the double tree for the team of horses broke and Isaac had to go to a f armer's house and borrow a double- tree to continue. This happened on the county line (Allen- Wells Counties) 27 Descendants of BIDDLE Census-1870, Wells County, Jefferson Twp., Line 12, Jacob's land was worth $2,000.00, and hi s personal property $710.00. Jacob was 36, Elisabeth was 37, John A., 10, Isaac A., 6, Susan na, 4, Rebecca A. 1 Census-1880, Wells County, Jefferson Twp., the following children were added: Rebecca A., ag e 11, Charles W., 8, Johanna H., 6, Henry S., 4. LAND RECORD: Wells County Courthouse - This DEED Witnesseth that Susannah Biddle of Wells Co unty in the state of Indiana, Convey and Warrant to Jacob Johnson, to his heirs and assigns f orever of Wells County in the State of Indiana for the Sum of --hundred dollars the followin g Real Estate, in Wells County in the State of Indiana To-Wit: Commencing at the South Wes t corner of Samuel Biddles Land of quarter section 7, Township 28, North of Range 12, eas t - Running One hundred and four rods North thence 12 rods and 5 feet east, thence One hundre d and four Rods South, thence 12 rods and 5 feet West at the place of beginning - containin g 8 acres of land. In Witness whereof, the said Susannah Biddle of Wells County and Stat e of Indiana have hereunto set her hand and seal and affixed the government stamp on this 29t h day of June A.D.1865. Susannah Biddle (her mark) LAND RECORD: Jacob Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson, his wife of Wells in the State of Indiana , Convey & Warrant to Anthony Chrisamore....The West Side of the North East quarter of Sectio n 7 in Twp. 28, north of Range 12, East, commencing at the South West corner of said quarte r Section thence runing North one hundred and sixty rods thence East sixty rods thence Sout h one hundred and Sixty rods thence West sixty Rods to the place of beginning, containing six ty acres of Land. 21 Dec. A.D. 1864 - Jacob Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson (her mark) LAND RECORD: Anthony Chrisamore and May his wife of Wells County....convey to Jacob Johnso n of Wells County.... Being a part of the North East quarter of Section 7, twp.28, North Rang e 12, East containing -- acres and ninety hundreths Jacob Johnson, prosperous farmer, came to Allen Co. in 1853. He and his wife, whom he marrie d in Wells Co., lived in a log home in Wells Co. on land that was later owned by Aunt Noah Pr ough (Elizabeth Smnith's sister) and later built a brick home on their 160 acre farm, Allen-W ells Co. line, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co. The log home was 2 miles south of the Allen-Wells c ounty line and 1/2 mile west of Smith Road. Isaac had a two seater "surrey with the fringe on top." It was pulled by two horses. The doub le trees broke during Jacob Johnson's funeral procession on the county line, caused by the mu ddy road. Isaac had to borrow a set from a farmer to continue on to the graveyard. When Jacob took sick before his death, his sons, Isaac & John sat up with him at night. Joh n became sick, and Alfred a grandson, took John's place. Will: The only papers in estate box at Bluffton, were will and cemetery record for Flo, his s econd wife. Jacob married "Flo" (Book C-10, page 330) after his first wife died and after Joanna marrie d Julian Pequignot. Her marriage record give name Flora A. Brookwalter and she was previousl y married to --- Augerbroght. According to the census, she had at least one child, who live d with Jacob and Flo. Joanna always felt that he might not have married Flo if she had been a ble to stay. It seems no one in the Jacob Johnson family was happy with Flo. She was said t o have made some disparaging remarks about the first wife, Elizabeth. The picture of the Joh nson reunion was taken at Jacob's house and we could find none of Jacob's children there. Af ter Jacob died, the family had no contact with Flo. At one time, when Dad, Mom and I (Marjor ie Kientz) visited in a hospital at Fort Wayne, someone said to Dad that his step-grandmothe r was a room across the hall. That was the first I had ever heard of a step-grandmother an d I was at least 16 years of age. She probably took good care of Jacob - at least, she and J acob had the reunion at their home. You can see a very little of the home behind the peopl e in the picture. The marriage is not recorded in the Jacob Johnson family Bible. Flora - Chalfant Perry Funeral Home on Van Buren & Berry Sts., in Fort Wayne 28 Descendants of BIDDLE Child 1 - James JOHNSON - 350 - information is from tombstone at Old Uniontown Cemetery Child 2- Silas JOHNSON - 454 - information is from tombstone at Old Uniontown Cemetery. Jac ob Johnson family Bible has James & Silas as being born and dying on June 20th A.D. 1859 Child 4 - Josiah D. Johnson - 547 - Tombstone was still standing as of summer, 1996. Marjori e Kientz copied the tombstone as Josiah D., son of J. & S.E. Johnson, d. May 15, 1863, 1yr, 8 d - this could have been 18d, which would have this May 15 date correct - Bible record give s death date as May 17!AF, 1880 soundex J 525 446.865; 1900 Soundex IN 1,243,553, 1900 census 1240,413; ;977.272 v22w marr rec wells co IN. 2000, From Marge::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Born in Columbiana County, Ohio, Jacob came with his father and mother and siblings to Indian a about 1853. They settled in Pleasant Township, Allen County on the Wells and Allen County l ine. When Jacob married, he settled in Union Township, Wells County. Union Township was org anized in 1847, immediately after the land was brought into market from the Miami Indian Rese rvation. Jacob had two grandsons named Ralph Jacob - which lead one to think that his name might hav e been Ralph Jacob - but no evidence as to this Francis Wood bought Jacob's Surrey with the Fringe on Top OBIT: Johnson, Jacob - DEATH CLAIMS TWO WELL KNOW CITIZENS - Uniontown, Ind., Feb. 14, Jaco b Johnson, of Uniontown, Wells Co., died this morning at 4 o'clock, death resulting from th e effects of a stroke of paralysis, which he suffered 8 weeks ago. The deceased was born at U niontown (NO!) in 1834 and was 77 years of age at the time of his death. He continually mad e his home in this county and had been actively engaged in farming until the time of illness . Survivors include his widow, his second wife, 4 sons and 3 daughters. Funeral services wi ll be held from the Uniontown Church, Wells Co. and interment will be in Uniontown Cem. F.W . Journal Gazette, Feb. 15, 1911, page 2 Jacob's house burned several years ago and the barn is now gone (1987) Brindle (undertaker) had Jacob Johnson's funeral - Isaac, his son, drove the carriage. The r oad was so muddy that the double tree for the team of horses broke and Isaac had to go to a f armer's house and borrow a double- tree to continue. This happened on the county line (Allen- Wells Counties) Census-1870, Wells County, Jefferson Twp., Line 12, Jacob's land was worth $2,000.00, and hi s personal property $710.00. Jacob was 36, Elisabeth was 37, John A., 10, Isaac A., 6, Susan na, 4, Rebecca A. 1 Census-1880, Wells County, Jefferson Twp., the following children were added: Rebecca A., ag e 11, Charles W., 8, Johanna H., 6, Henry S., 4. LAND RECORD: Wells County Courthouse - This DEED Witnesseth that Susannah Biddle of Wells Co unty in the state of Indiana, Convey and Warrant to Jacob Johnson, to his heirs and assigns f orever of Wells County in the State of Indiana for the Sum of --hundred dollars the followin g Real Estate, in Wells County in the State of Indiana To-Wit: Commencing at the South Wes t corner of Samuel Biddles Land of quarter section 7, Township 28, North of Range 12, eas t - Running One hundred and four rods North thence 12 rods and 5 feet east, thence One hundre d and four Rods South, thence 12 rods and 5 feet West at the place of beginning - containin g 8 acres of land. In Witness whereof, the said Susannah Biddle of Wells County and Stat e of Indiana have hereunto set her hand and seal and affixed the government stamp on this 29t h day of June A.D.1865. Susannah Biddle (her mark) LAND RECORD: Jacob Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson, his wife of Wells in the State of Indiana , Convey & Warrant to Anthony Chrisamore....The West Side of the North East quarter of Sectio n 7 in Twp. 28, north of Range 12, East, commencing at the South West corner of said quarte r Section thence runing North one hundred 29 Descendants of BIDDLE and sixty rods thence East sixty rods thence Sout h one hundred and Sixty rods thence West sixty Rods to the place of beginning, containing six ty acres of Land. 21 Dec. A.D. 1864 - Jacob Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson (her mark) LAND RECORD: Anthony Chrisamore and May his wife of Wells County....convey to Jacob Johnso n of Wells County.... Being a part of the North East quarter of Section 7, twp.28, North Rang e 12, East containing -- acres and ninety hundreths Jacob Johnson, prosperous farmer, came to Allen Co. in 1853. He and his wife, whom he marrie d in Wells Co., lived in a log home in Wells Co. on land that was later owned by Aunt Noah Pr ough (Elizabeth Smnith's sister) and later built a brick home on their 160 acre farm, Allen-W ells Co. line, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co. The log home was 2 miles south of the Allen-Wells c ounty line and 1/2 mile west of Smith Road. Isaac had a two seater "surrey with the fringe on top." It was pulled by two horses. The doub le trees broke during Jacob Johnson's funeral procession on the county line, caused by the mu ddy road. Isaac had to borrow a set from a farmer to continue on to the graveyard. When Jacob took sick before his death, his sons, Isaac & John sat up with him at night. Joh n became sick, and Alfred a grandson, took John's place. Will: The only papers in estate box at Bluffton, were will and cemetery record for Flo, his s econd wife. Jacob married "Flo" (Book C-10, page 330) after his first wife died and after Joanna marrie d Julian Pequignot. Her marriage record give name Flora A. Brookwalter and she was previousl y married to --- Augerbroght. According to the census, she had at least one child, who live d with Jacob and Flo. Joanna always felt that he might not have married Flo if she had been a ble to stay. It seems no one in the Jacob Johnson family was happy with Flo. She was said t o have made some disparaging remarks about the first wife, Elizabeth. The picture of the Joh nson reunion was taken at Jacob's house and we could find none of Jacob's children there. Af ter Jacob died, the family had no contact with Flo. At one time, when Dad, Mom and I (Marjor ie Kientz) visited in a hospital at Fort Wayne, someone said to Dad that his step-grandmothe r was a room across the hall. That was the first I had ever heard of a step-grandmother an d I was at least 16 years of age. She probably took good care of Jacob - at least, she and J acob had the reunion at their home. You can see a very little of the home behind the peopl e in the picture. The marriage is not recorded in the Jacob Johnson family Bible. Flora - Chalfant Perry Funeral Home on Van Buren & Berry Sts., in Fort Wayne Child 1 - James JOHNSON - 350 - information is from tombstone at Old Uniontown Cemetery Child 2- Silas JOHNSON - 454 - information is from tombstone at Old Uniontown Cemetery. Jac ob Johnson family Bible has James & Silas as being born and dying on June 20th A.D. 1859 Child 4 - Josiah D. Johnson - 547 - Tombstone was still standing as of summer, 1996. Marjori e Kientz copied the tombstone as Josiah D., son of J. & S.E. Johnson, d. May 15, 1863, 1yr, 8 d - this could have been 18d, which would have this May 15 date correct - Bible record give s death date as May 17 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: More About JACOB Johnson and Elizabeth Biddle: Marriage: December 23, 1858, ,Wells County, Indiana Children of Elizabeth Biddle and JACOB Johnson are: + 193 i. Susannah Francis6 Johnson, born October 17, 1866 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells County, Indiana; died April 14, 1949 in ,Fulton Co., Ohio. + 194 ii. Charles Wesley Johnson, born August 10, 1871 in Jefferson Twp., Wells County, Indiana; died March 13, 1941 in Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana. + 195 iii. Joanna E. R. Johnson, born September 02, 1873 in Jefferson Twp., Wells County, Indiana; died August 21, 1965 in Sherwood, Michigan. 30 Descendants of BIDDLE 196 iv. Johnson. 197 v. James Johnson, born June 19, 1859 in ,Wells Co., Indiana; died June 20, 1859 in Wells Co., Indiana. Notes for James Johnson: Information from tombstone at Old Uniontown Cemetery. 198 vi. Silas Johnson, born June 20, 1859 in ,Wells Co., Indiana; died June 20, 1859 in Wells Co., Indiana. Notes for Silas Johnson: Information from tombstone at Old Uniontown Cemetery. Jacob Johnson family Bible: James & Silas Johnson was born and died June 20th A.D. 1859. + 199 vii. A. John Johnson, born August 1860 in of Jefferson twp, Wells, IN; died March 19, 1923. 200 viii. Josiah D. Johnson, born April 27, 1862 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells County, Indiana; died May 17, 1863 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells County, Indiana. Notes for Josiah D. Johnson: Tombstone still standing as of summer, 1996 Marjorie Kientz copied the tombstone as Josiah D., son of J. & S.E. Johnson, d. May 15, 1863 , 1yr, 8d - This could have been 18d, which would have this death date correct - Bible recor d gives death date as May 17 + 201 ix. ISAAC ABRAHAM Johnson, born May 02, 1864 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana; died February 16, 1934 in Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana. + 202 x. Rebecca Arbell Johnson, born April 12, 1869 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., IN; died November 12, 1944 in 3216 Broadway, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 203 xi. Henry Seymour Johnson, born February 23, 1876 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana; died February 15, 1952 in Liberty Mills, Wabash Co., Indiana. 97. Alexander5 Biddle (JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 11, 1835 in Wayne Co., Ohio, and died February 17, 1890 in Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana. He married (1) Sarah Confer October 04, 1858 in ,Wells County, Indiana. She was born May 28, 1839 in Starke Co., Ohio, and died January 28, 1903 in at home in Kingsland, Wells co., Indiana. He married (2) Sarah Gardner February 19, 1867 in ,Wells County, Indiana. She was born Abt. 1830 in Ohio. He married (3) Rebecca Jane Nelson February 25, 1869 in ,Wells County, Indiana. She was born May 28, 1839 in Starke Co., Ohio, and died January 28, 1903 in near Kingsland, Wells Co., Ohio. Notes for Alexander Biddle: Murray Cemetery info. Biddle Jessie, da of D & B d. 3-14-1864 Age 6m-3d b 1863 Lewis, s/o D & B 4-8-1888 1-2-12 1887 Infant of D & B 9-14-1884 Jane no info Sarah w/o Allen 1-5-1867 20-5-1 1849 Alex, Civil War no info ------born either Morrow or Fulton County Ohio 1860 Census, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana - 1073-1019 Alexander Biddle, age 25, b. Ohio, farmer, Sarah age 20, b. Ohio, John A. age 10/12 b. Indi ana ------The info on the wives has to be wrong - I have Sarah's death date the same as Rebecca's ------!3 mar: 1) Sarah Confer 19 Feb 1867 2) Sarah Gardner 20 Jan 1868 3) Rebecca Nelson 25 Feb 1869 Fr JCR recs 31 Descendants of BIDDLE !NI 1900 OH Soundex Oct 2000, From Kientz...... Murray Cemetery info. Biddle Jessie, da of D & B d. 3-14-1864 Age 6m-3d b 1863 Lewis, s/o D & B 4-8-1888 1-2-12 1887 Infant of D & B 9-14-1884 Jane no info Sarah w/o Allen 1-5-1867 20-5-1 1849 Alex, Civil War no info ------born either Morrow or Fulton County Ohio 1860 Census, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana - 1073-1019 Alexander Biddle, age 25, b. Ohio, farmer, Sarah age 20, b. Ohio, John A. age 10/12 b. Indi ana ------The info on the wives has to be wrong - I have Sarah's death date the same as Rebecca's ------...... Notes for Sarah Confer: estate settlement box #190 Wells County Court House More About Alexander Biddle and Sarah Confer: Marriage: October 04, 1858, ,Wells County, Indiana More About Alexander Biddle and Sarah Gardner: Marriage: February 19, 1867, ,Wells County, Indiana Notes for Rebecca Jane Nelson: There is a death record for a Rebecca Biddle at Courthouse (H-16-49) in Bluffton, Wells Count y, Indiana More About Alexander Biddle and Rebecca Nelson: Marriage: February 25, 1869, ,Wells County, Indiana Children of Alexander Biddle and Sarah Confer are: 204 i. Biddle6. 205 ii. John A. Biddle, born Abt. 1859; died Bef. 1951. He married Nancy C. Parkison March 10, 1887 in ,Wells County, Indiana. More About John Biddle and Nancy Parkison: Marriage: March 10, 1887, ,Wells County, Indiana + 206 iii. Daniel Biddle, born September 19, 1860 in ,Wells County, Indiana; died October 15, 1931. Child of Alexander Biddle and Rebecca Nelson is: + 207 i. Nelson (James)6 Biddle, born May 13, 1869 in ,Wells County, Indiana; died November 07, 1951 in Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana. 98. Henry5 Biddle (JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 1838, and died 1902. 32 Descendants of BIDDLE He married Mary M. Peck March 03, 1863 in ,Wells County, Indiana. She was born February 1840, and died 1913. Notes for Henry Biddle: Huckster - 1900 census, Lafayette Twp., Allen Co., Indiana - gives Henry's birth as Nov 1837 , tombstone says 1838-1902, Mary's 1840-1913 Census 1900 says Mary mother of 3 children, 1 living ------Hoverstock Cemetery, 7-8 rows from fron, on south side of the big statue Notes for Mary M. Peck: mother of 3 children, 1 living 1900 More About Henry Biddle and Mary Peck: Marriage: March 03, 1863, ,Wells County, Indiana Children of Henry Biddle and Mary Peck are: 208 i. Biddle6. 209 ii. Biddle. 210 iii. Julia Biddle, born 1868 in ,Indiana. 99. Rachel Ellen5 Biddle (JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born Abt. September 29, 1841 in ,Ohio, and died January 09, 1920 in ,Dover Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. She married Mathias Ambrose Clark June 13, 1859 in ,Wells County, Indiana, son of John Clark and Henrietta Murry. He was born September 18, 1834 in Wayne Co. Ohio, and died December 10, 1899. Notes for Rachel Ellen Biddle: death in Bk 4 Fulton Co., Ohio Don Kolb of Wauseon is gr-grandson of Rachel & M.A. Clark ------Another death date, Jan 29, 1929 ------ Notes for Mathias Ambrose Clark: Vol. 2 p 28 death bk., Fulton County,Ohio gives, M. Amaziah Clark. b. Wayne Co., O. D. Wauseo n, Dec. 10, 1899, age 67yrs. More About Mathias Clark and Rachel Biddle: Marriage: June 13, 1859, ,Wells County, Indiana Children of Rachel Biddle and Mathias Clark are: 211 i. John H.6 Clark. + 212 ii. Israel A. Clark. 213 iii. Illa May Clark. Notes for Illa May Clark: First name could be Ella May + 214 iv. Tabitha/Talitha Frances Clark, born August 21, 1861 in Indiana; died June 15, 1914 in Wauseon OH, Fulton Co.. 215 v. Sherman B. Clark, born Abt. 1868; died December 04, 1949. 103. John D.5 Biddle (JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born October 1853, and died April 06, 1909 in ,Wells County, Indiana. He married Sarah Elizabeth Nelson Abt. 1872 in ,Wells County, Indiana. She was born January 1855, and died 1913. 33 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for John D. Biddle: death record H-5-45 Marriage record C-4-239 Wells County Indiana 1900 census, Wells Co., Indiana, Jefferson Twp., family #70, John D. is a day laborer 1910 census - Wells County, Indiana - Jefferson Twp. Census 1900 says Sarah Biddle mother of 6 children, 5 living Notes for Sarah Elizabeth Nelson: 1900 census, said Sarah was mother of 6 children, 5 living - she had a brother Silas in 181 0 census More About John Biddle and Sarah Nelson: Marriage: Abt. 1872, ,Wells County, Indiana Children of John Biddle and Sarah Nelson are: 216 i. Biddle6. 217 ii. Susan Biddle. She married John Travis. Notes for John Travis: of Fort Wayne 218 iii. Biddle. + 219 iv. Marion Stillman Biddle, born September 1874 in Lancaster Twp., Wells Co., Indiana; died June 03, 1944. 220 v. Victor H. Biddle, born September 1889 in ,Indiana. 221 vi. James E. Biddle, born April 1893 in ,Indiana. Notes for James E. Biddle: of Joliet, Illinois when his brother Stillman died. 105. Rachel5 Biddle (Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 23, 1827 in ,Wayne County, Ohio. She married Daniel Jefferson Worley November 13, 1845 in ,Wayne County, Ohio, son of Worley. He was born Abt. 1827. More About Daniel Worley and Rachel Biddle: Marriage: November 13, 1845, ,Wayne County, Ohio Children of Rachel Biddle and Daniel Worley are: 222 i. Sarah Jane6 Worley, born September 25, 1846. She married Daniel Phillips; born 1846. 223 ii. Osborn Elwood Worley, born October 01, 1848 in Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio. He married (1) Helen Jane McDow; born Abt. 1848. He married (2) Mattie L. Lokey; born Abt. 1848. 224 iii. Harriet Elizabeth Worley, born January 12, 1851 in Knox Co., Ohio. She married Willis E. Wood; born Abt. 1851. 225 iv. Joanna Worley, born February 15, 1853 in Daviess, Missouri. She married James F. Dunnington; born Abt. 1853. 226 v. Josephine Worley, born February 28, 1856 in Wayne co., Ohio. She married James Pinckey Tarwater; born June 17, 1855 in Monroe, Davies Co., Missosuri. Notes for Josephine Worley: Subj: Jana's Biddle line Date:10/6/00 9:44:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time From:[email protected] To:[email protected] Marge, Pleasure to hear from you. Here's my line: Andrew/Christina Jacob Biddle/Rachel Todd 34 Descendants of BIDDLE Jacob Todd Biddle/Sarah Duncan Rachel Biddle/Daniel Jefferson Worley Josephine Worley/James Pickney Tarwater Dudley Alver Reid/Josehine Tarwater Loren Dudley Reid/Mary Augusta Towner John Christopher Reid/Shanna Lee Swaner Jana Reid/Larry Stokes Do you want a gedcom? There are mistakes in it and for the most part it's ten years old bu t I'm glad to share. It picks up with Jacob Todd Biddle/Sarah Duncan. If you want one, le t me know what you want in it. I'm always interested in fleshing out my sources for any of my ancestors and their decendents , so anything you feel like sharing would be welcome. Jana 227 vi. Rachel Christine Worley, born June 14, 1862 in Fulton Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio. She married Isaac Galbreath; born Abt. 1862. 228 vii. Emma Hortense Worley, born April 19, 1959 in Ohio. 106. Joanna5 Biddle (Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1829 in ,Wayne County, Ohio. She married John Wineland October 24, 1850 in ,Knox County, Ohio. More About John Wineland and Joanna Biddle: Marriage: October 24, 1850, ,Knox County, Ohio Child of Joanna Biddle and John Wineland is: + 229 i. Cyndarilla6 Wineland, born 1855; died June 01, 1895. 107. George D.5 Biddle (Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 03, 1830 in ,Saltcreek Twp., Wayne County, Ohio, and died October 20, 1913. He married Julia Ann Aungst October 14, 1852 in ,Richland County, Ohio. She was born Abt. August 05, 1832, and died March 26, 1895 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. Notes for George D. Biddle: George and Julia ended their days on a farm in York Twp. He was called "Blind George" to dis tinguish him from his cousin. From Richland Co., Ohio to Fulton Co., Ohio, 1855. Pioneers aro und Delta,Ohio. One family sheet gives death date as 17 Oct 1917. One source gave George's birth date, 1836 and death date, 1918, age 82y 11m 14d Notes for Julia Ann Aungst: death record, book 2, Fulton Co., Ohio age at death, 62y 7m 9d More About George Biddle and Julia Aungst: Marriage: October 14, 1852, ,Richland County, Ohio Children of George Biddle and Julia Aungst are: + 230 i. Nora6 Biddle, died February 14, 1946. + 231 ii. Samuel A. Biddle, born July 09, 1853 in ,Richland County, Ohio; died 1928. + 232 iii. Stillman Biddle, born December 08, 1854 in ,Richland County, Ohio; died August 21, 1940 in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. 108. Jacob Jr.5 Biddle (Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 05, 1834 in 35 Descendants of BIDDLE Wayne co., Ohio. He married Mary P. Russell. She was born Abt. 1834 in ,Pennsylvania. Notes for Jacob Jr. Biddle: of Goshen, Indiana Notes for Mary P. Russell: listed in estate of a Russell family Children of Jacob Biddle and Mary Russell are: 233 i. Hortense6 Biddle, born Abt. 1863 in ,Ohio. She married Frederick Snyder October 02, 1884 in ,York Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio. More About Frederick Snyder and Hortense Biddle: Marriage: October 02, 1884, ,York Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio 234 ii. Sarah Biddle, born Abt. 1866 in ,Ohio. 235 iii. William Biddle, born Abt. 1869 in ,Ohio. 109. Andrew5 Biddle (Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1837 in Wayne co., Ohio, and died March 29, 1872 in Daviess Co., Missouri. He married Mary P. Aungst December 11, 1864. Notes for Andrew Biddle: Civil War veteran. Matilda Biddle born to Andrew J. Biddle and Mary, Nov. 16, 1867 - is thi s the right Andrew? More About Andrew Biddle and Mary Aungst: Marriage: December 11, 1864 Children of Andrew Biddle and Mary Aungst are: 236 i. Matilda6 Biddle, born November 16, 1867. 237 ii. James C. Biddle, born August 26, 1869 in Clinton, Missouri. 110. James M.5 Biddle (Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 20, 1838 in Salt Creek Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio. He married Samantha Williams February 04, 1869 in ,Fulton County, Ohio, daughter of Jeremiah Williams and Matilda Biddle. She was born 1848. Notes for James M. Biddle: Civil War, 3rd Ohio Cavalry - History of Fulton Co., Ohio Mikesell-County of Fulton, Ohio "JAMES M. BIDDLE, a retired farmer of Wauseon,O., was born i n Salt Creek Twp., Wayne Co., Oh., on Nov 20, 1838. He is the son of Jacob and Sarah (Duncan ) Biddle, both natives of Pa. His grandfather, also named Jacob Biddle, wss born in Huntingd on Co., Pa., and married Elizabeth (Rachel!) Todd. Peter (Andrew!) Biddle, the great-grandfat her of James M. Biddle, served as a captain in the MD militia in the Rev. war. The Biddles o riginally came from Germany, some say from Holland and called themselves "Bittle." Peter wa s one of three brothers that came to America in an early day. Jacob Biddle, the father of Ja mes M. Biddle, was born in Huntingdon Co., Pa. In 1855 he came to Clinton Twp., Fulton Co., O hio, where he bought a farm of Elisha Williams, a pioneer settler of that twp. His wife Sara h was born in Beaver Co., Pa. The following are the children born to this marriage: RACHEL , the wife of Jefferson Worley, of Wayne County; JOHANNA, the wife of John Wineland of Kno x co., O.; GEORGE of York twp., Fulton Co.; JACOB of Goshen, Indiana; ANDREW, deceased, wh o served during the Civil war in the 10th Ohio cavalry and the 130th Ohio Volunteer Infantr y and died in Davis Co., Mo.; JAMES M., the subject of this sketch, and DANIEL of Delta, Ful ton Co., who served throughout the Civil war in the 44th Illinois infantry, with the rank o f lieutenant when mustered out of service. James M. Biddle was reared on a farm and educate d in the schools of his home twp. He enlisted for 3 years in the 3rd Ohio Cavalry and saw ver y active service. His regiment was assigned to the army of the Cumberland for a time under t he command of Gen. George H. Thomas and took an active part in all the battles and campaign s from the autumn of 1861 to the fall of Atlanta, when he was 36 Descendants of BIDDLE discharged. In 1864, he locate d on a farm in Clinton Twp., Fulton Co. He then removed to Davies Co., Mo., where he farme d for six years and then returned to Clinton Twp, where he farmed until 1904. Selling his la rge farm he bought a smaller one and removed to Wauseon, where he is now building a fine resi dence in which to spend his remaining days in retirement form active life. In the affairs o f the Grand Army of the Republic, he takes a deep interst. He married Miss Samantha William s of Clinton Twp., the daughter of Jeremiah and Matilda (Biddle) Williams. Jeremiah William s is the son of Elisha and Hannah (Harrison) Williams, who settled in this twp in 1835. Th e sketch of Judge Williams, a brother of the wife of the subject of this sketch, is found els ewhere in this work. James M. Biddle and wife have had one child. Anna, the widow of Benjam in F. Rupert of Clinton Twp. More About James Biddle and Samantha Williams: Marriage: February 04, 1869, ,Fulton County, Ohio Child of James Biddle and Samantha Williams is: 238 i. Anna6 Biddle. She married Benjamin F. Ruppert. 112. Daniel T.5 Biddle (Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 28, 1841 in Fredericksburg, Wayne County, Ohio, and died 1914 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. He married Elizabeth A. Yeager February 18, 1866, daughter of Henry Yeager and Elizabeth Ritter. She was born 1844, and died 1938. Notes for Daniel T. Biddle: GAR ------Also Buried in the Delta Green Lawn Cemetery are also: Charlie, 1866-1887 Edwin, 1871-1944 Jacob, 1843-1885 Carrie M., 1871-1876 John L., 1864-1934 Dora M., 1872, 1878 More About Daniel Biddle and Elizabeth Yeager: Marriage: February 18, 1866 Children of Daniel Biddle and Elizabeth Yeager are: 239 i. Charles6 Biddle, born 1866 in Ohio; died 1887. 240 ii. Edwin E. Biddle, born March 23, 1871 in ,Gallatin, Missouri; died June 27, 1944 in Delta, Fulton County, Ohio. He married Pearl McQuillin. 241 iii. Minnie E. Biddle, born February 10, 1877 in York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio; died July 06, 1936. Notes for Minnie E. Biddle: Family search gives date as b. Feb. 18, 1878 113. Martha Eve5 Hay (Christina4 Biddle, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 1827 in Ohio Twp., Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, and died September 10, 1884 in Madison Twp., Williams Co., Ohio. She married Harvey B. Worley October 07, 1845 in Franklin Twp., Wayne co., Ohio, son of Worley. He was born Abt. 1822, and died September 02, 1893. More About Harvey Worley and Martha Hay: Marriage: October 07, 1845, Franklin Twp., Wayne co., Ohio Children of Martha Hay and Harvey Worley are: 242 i. Daniel J.6 Worley, died in of Hicksville, Ohio. 243 ii. Elizabeth Ann Worley, died in of Gibbon, Nebraska. She married Maurer. 244 iii. Mary Ellen Worley, died in of Pioneer, Ohio. She married Croft. 37 Descendants of BIDDLE 245 iv. Rebecca Worley, died in of Gibbon, Nebraska. She married Chapman. 246 v. Valentine Worley, died in of Kunkle, Ohio. 114. Jacob B.5 Hay (Christina4 Biddle, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 12, 1828 in Ohio Twp., Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, and died February 05, 1910 in Centropolis Twp., Franklin Co., Kansas. He married Hannah Wineland 1857 in Fulton Co., Ohio. She died January 02, 1911 in Kansas. Notes for Jacob B. Hay: cousins Notes for Hannah Wineland: cousins More About Jacob Hay and Hannah Wineland: Marriage: 1857, Fulton Co., Ohio Children of Jacob Hay and Hannah Wineland are: 247 i. Bryon6 Hay, born March 09, 1858 in Fulton Co., Ohio. 248 ii. Cullen Stanton Hay, born March 16, 1861 in Fulton Co., Ohio. He married Mamie Collins January 22, 1913 in Kansas. More About Cullen Hay and Mamie Collins: Marriage: January 22, 1913, Kansas 249 iii. George Sheridan Hay, born March 24, 1866 in Fulton Co., Ohio. He married Lillian E. Chapman June 27, 1908 in Kansas City, Missouri. More About George Hay and Lillian Chapman: Marriage: June 27, 1908, Kansas City, Missouri 250 iv. Frank Lemoine Hay, born November 02, 1872 in Williams Co., Ohio. He married Otilia' Lowenberg in New Mexico. More About Frank Hay and Otilia' Lowenberg: Marriage: New Mexico 115. Daniel C.5 Hay (Christina4 Biddle, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 01, 1831 in Ohio Twp., Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, and died October 24, 1914 in Ottawa, Franklin Co., Kansas. He married Nancy Jane Clark February 17, 1859 in ,Fulton Co., Ohio. She was born 1842, and died November 11, 1920 in Fullerton, California. Notes for Daniel C. Hay: Elton, William, & Bell died in the winter of 1872-73 to diptheria. Moved with his family to Franklin Co., Kansas in 1880. More About Daniel Hay and Nancy Clark: Marriage: February 17, 1859, ,Fulton Co., Ohio Children of Daniel Hay and Nancy Clark are: 251 i. Frederick6 Hay, born in Fulton Co., Ohio. 252 ii. Hay. 253 iii. Hay. 254 iv. Hay. 255 v. Hay. 256 vi. Hay. 257 vii. Ananias Hay, born December 1859 in Fulton Co., Ohio. 258 viii. Elton Hay, born Abt. 1862 in Fulton Co., Ohio. 259 ix. William Hay, born Abt. 1865 in Fulton Co., Ohio. 38 Descendants of BIDDLE 260 x. Bell Hay, born Abt. 1869 in Fulton Co., Ohio. 261 xi. Ernest Hay, born 1884 in Williams Co., Ohio. 262 xii. Ina Hay, born 1887 in Williams Co., Ohio. 116. John5 Hay (Christina4 Biddle, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1833 in Ohio Twp., Beaver Co., Pennsylvania. He married Tryphena Geer 1854 in probably Fulton Co., Ohio. More About John Hay and Tryphena Geer: Marriage: 1854, probably Fulton Co., Ohio Children of John Hay and Tryphena Geer are: 263 i. Alvira6 Hay, born in Found in 1880 census, Iowa. She married George S. Steele in Dickinson Co., Iowa. More About George Steele and Alvira Hay: Marriage: Dickinson Co., Iowa 264 ii. Lucinda Hay. She married Norman Star. 265 iii. David Hay. 266 iv. Albert Hay, born Abt. 1865. 117. Susanna5 Hay (Christina4 Biddle, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 15, 1837 in Wayne Co., Ohio, and died June 01, 1921 in Fulton Co., Ohio. She married jr. William Patterson October 05, 1854 in Fulton Co., Ohio. He died February 15, 1894 in Fulton Co., Ohio. Notes for Susanna Hay: Had 13 children, 6 girls and 7 boys, we of whom grew to adulthood and married, theylost one i nfant son in 1867. When William died, Susanna was left with 3 sons still at home, ages 11 t o 16. Susanna spent the last year of her life with her son Irs and his wife Carrie. Notes for jr. William Patterson: Susanna is 2nd wife. More About William Patterson and Susanna Hay: Marriage: October 05, 1854, Fulton Co., Ohio Child of Susanna Hay and William Patterson is: 267 i. Ira6 Patterson. He married Carrie; died Aft. 1988. Notes for Ira Patterson: Jana Bowers, dau of Roger Bowers, is a great granddaughter of Ira Patterson. Feg 12, 1977 Jan a m. Tim Allen Bowson of Delta. 119. Simon G.5 Hay (Christina4 Biddle, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 24, 1840 in Holmes Co., Ohio, and died July 05, 1916 in Osage Co., Kansas. He married (1) Lucy Isabell Reckner August 19, 1862 in Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio. She died September 16, 1875 in Fulton Co., Ohio. He married (2) Sarah E. Neff March 24, 1883 in Franklin Co., Kansas. She died January 26, 1899 in Franklin Co., Kansas. Notes for Simon G. Hay: Joined the Civil War, although no record can be found, was killed while on furlough-- More About Simon Hay and Lucy Reckner: Marriage: August 19, 1862, Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio More About Simon Hay and Sarah Neff: Marriage: March 24, 1883, Franklin Co., Kansas 39 Descendants of BIDDLE Children of Simon Hay and Lucy Reckner are: + 268 i. Edwin C.6 Hay, born 1863 in Fulton Co., Ohio. 269 ii. Lillian E. Hay, born August 21, 1871 in Fulton Co., Ohio. She married Colin Brown Abt. 1887 in Kansas. More About Colin Brown and Lillian Hay: Marriage: Abt. 1887, Kansas 270 iii. Mary S. Hay, born September 09, 1873 in Fulton Co., Ohio. She married Kennel. Child of Simon Hay and Sarah Neff is: 271 i. Lucy Isabell6 Hay, born January 24, 1885 in Kansas. She married William Fred Miller June 24, 1902 in Kansas. More About William Miller and Lucy Hay: Marriage: June 24, 1902, Kansas 121. Samuel Biddle5 Hay (Christina4 Biddle, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 21, 1847 in Wayne Co., Ohio, and died March 21, 1909 in Hayes Twp., Franklin Co., Kansas. He married Lydia Jane Bruster July 28, 1868 in Mattoon, Illinois. She died March 18, 1933 in Franklin Co. Line, Kansas. Notes for Samuel Biddle Hay: Civil War -joined in 1864 Moved to Franklin Co., Kansas in 1880 with his parents and two brothers. More About Samuel Hay and Lydia Bruster: Marriage: July 28, 1868, Mattoon, Illinois Children of Samuel Hay and Lydia Bruster are: 272 i. Sarah Delphine6 Hay, born November 13, 1869 in Coles Co., Illinois. 273 ii. George B. Hay, born 1880 in Franklin Co. Line, Kansas; died July 1883 in Franklin Co. Line, Kansas. 274 iii. Elizabeth Hay, born January 13, 1883. 122. Elias K.5 Hay (Christina4 Biddle, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 1850 in York Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio, and died October 30, 1948 in Ottawa, Kansas. He married (1) Cyndarilla Wineland September 08, 1874 in Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio, daughter of John Wineland and Joanna Biddle. She was born 1855, and died June 01, 1895. He married (2) Sarah Cathrine Grooves June 03, 1900 in Kansas. She died November 23, 1936 in Kansas. Notes for Elias K. Hay: moved to Iowa sometime after their marriage - in 1880 census married his first cousin More About Elias Hay and Cyndarilla Wineland: Marriage: September 08, 1874, Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio More About Elias Hay and Sarah Grooves: Marriage: June 03, 1900, Kansas Children of Elias Hay and Cyndarilla Wineland are: 275 i. George6 Hay, born December 25, 1878 in Fulton Co., Ohio; died Abt. 1979. 276 ii. Mildred Hay, born June 12, 1888; died December 23, 1889 in Norwood, Kansas. 277 iii. John Lloyd Hay, born December 22, 1890 in Norwood, Kansas. 40 Descendants of BIDDLE 123. Henry Lawrence5 Biddle (George D.4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 04, 1833 in ,Wayne Co., Ohio, and died December 05, 1888 in Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio. He married Agatha Greenwalt March 18, 1856 in ,Wayne County, Ohio. She was born January 12, 1837 in ,Odessa, Russia, and died March 25, 1915 in Muskogel, Oklahoma. Notes for Henry Lawrence Biddle: died while visiting in Wayne Co., Ohio. - U.B. Church of Delta, Ohio. Notes for Agatha Greenwalt: died at home of her daughter in Muskogee, Oklahoma Info from Pioneers around Delta, Ohio vIII by Mrs. Vashti Seaman Was 14 years old when she came to this country. More About Henry Biddle and Agatha Greenwalt: Marriage: March 18, 1856, ,Wayne County, Ohio Children of Henry Biddle and Agatha Greenwalt are: + 278 i. Nancy J.6 Biddle, born March 11, 1857; died June 09, 1886. 279 ii. William A. Biddle, born May 28, 1861 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio; died March 19, 1941 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. He married Ella M. Biery; born 1874; died 1953. Notes for William A. Biddle: Reighard - Hist of Fulton County - WILLIAM L. BIDDLE, his paternal grandparents, George and N ancy Jane (Lawrence) Biddle, were both born in Pa. Their son HENRY L., father of William A. , was b in Pa, but ..came to Ohio and for awhile lived in Wayne county.. There he married Aga tha Greenwelt, who was born in Russia, but since her 14th yr...in Wayne co. In about 1855 Hen ry L. Biddle and his wife put their few belongings into a wagon and drove through the wildern ess from Wayne Co. to Fulton Co...Henry L. d. Dec. 5, 1888, aged 55yrs, having been born Ja n 12, 1837. Their children - NANNIE, b. March 11, 1857, d.June 9, 1886, m. Brainard Fleming ; WILLIAM A.; GEORGE F., b. Oct.4, 1871, lives in Los Angeles, California; MARY A., b. Mar ch 17, 1874, m. John Sinkes of Muskogee, Oklahoma. William A., b York Twp, May 28, 1861 . ..married 1900..his property known as Lake Shore Dairy Farm .. 280 iii. George F. Biddle, born October 04, 1871. Notes for George F. Biddle: lives in Los Angeles, California 281 iv. Mary A. Biddle, born March 27, 1874. She married John Sinker. Notes for John Sinker: of Muskogee, Oklahoma 124. Nancy Jane5 Biddle (George D.4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 09, 1835 in ,Wayne County, Ohio. She married Adam Geitgey March 09, 1854 in ,Wayne County, Ohio. He was born June 26, 1833 in Franklin Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio. Notes for Adam Geitgey: One researcher spelled the name as Estgey. More About Adam Geitgey and Nancy Biddle: Marriage: March 09, 1854, ,Wayne County, Ohio Children of Nancy Biddle and Adam Geitgey are: + 282 i. George6 Geitgey, born October 04, 1854 in Franklin Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio; died June 18, 1917 in St. Joseph Hosp., Lorain, Fulton County, Ohio. 283 ii. Levi Geitgey, born June 08, 1856 in Wayne Co., Ohio. He married Eliza (Ella) Snuer; born 1856. Notes for Levi Geitgey: 41 Descendants of BIDDLE of Wooster Ohio 284 iii. William Henry Geitgey, born Abt. 1860 in Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio; died March 03, 1941 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. He married Matilda A. Gay; born Abt. 1860. Notes for William Henry Geitgey: of Delta Ohio 285 iv. Charles A. Geitgey, born October 25, 1863 in Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio. He married Mary Adele Dinius; born Abt. 1863. Notes for Charles A. Geitgey: of Dodge City, Kansas 286 v. Julia Geitgey, born October 29, 1866 in Franklin Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio. She married Thomas Metzler; born Abt. 1866. Notes for Julia Geitgey: !Mrs. Metchler of Delta 125. Rachel5 Biddle (George D.4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 18, 1837 in ,Wayne Co., Ohio, and died June 03, 1907. She married Simon H. Snyder April 03, 1856 in ,Wayne County, Ohio. He was born 1835, and died 1911. Notes for Simon H. Snyder: will: v2 pg 245 Fulton Co., Ohio - grandchildren, Irwin Koos of Dayton, Ohio & Frank & Roy Ha rmon, Irma Carmon of Sheridan, Wyoming More About Simon Snyder and Rachel Biddle: Marriage: April 03, 1856, ,Wayne County, Ohio Children of Rachel Biddle and Simon Snyder are: 287 i. Ada6 Snyder. She married Samuel Berkebile. 288 ii. Irma Snyder. She married Carmon. Notes for Irma Snyder: living in Sheridan, Wyoming, 1911 289 iii. Elsie Snyder. She married James Rex. + 290 iv. William Franklin Snyder, born July 18, 1863 in ,Wayne County, Ohio; died August 23, 1919. 291 v. Nancy Ellen Biddle Snyder, born January 04, 1866. She married Daniel H. Saeger March 15, 1885; born 1856; died April 01, 1936 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. More About Daniel Saeger and Nancy Snyder: Marriage: March 15, 1885 292 vi. Rollo S. Snyder, born November 02, 1875; died August 20, 1933 in Delta, Fulton Co., Ohio. 293 vii. Arminda Snyder, born Bef. 1906. She married (1) Koos. She married (2) Harmon. 126. Benjamin5 Biddle (George D.4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 28, 1840 in ,Wayne Co., Ohio, and died 1913. He married Hester A. Trowbridge August 23, 1862 in Lenawee Co. MI. She was born 1830 in ,Ohio, and died 1913. Notes for Benjamin Biddle: Business man of Toledo, Ohio, hardward, grocery d. age 72 - One family sheet gives birth 28 A pr 1840 ------Brief Personals, page 647 - Title? author? Biddle, Benjamin, Wauseon, Wauseon p.o., a general hardward merchant and dealer in farm too ls and 42 Descendants of BIDDLE machinery; was born in Wayne county, O., in 1840, and was a son of George and Nancy (B iddle) Lawrence (sic), who were born in Pennsylvania, and married in Wayne county, O. They se ttled in Fulton county, in 1861, and in 1865 went to Clinton township, where George died in 1 877, leaving a widow and eight children; Henry, Benjamin, Jacob, John, George W., Nancy, Rach el and Mary E. Benjamin was married in 1863 to Hester A. Trobridge, of Delta. They had a fam ily of three children, two of whom are now living: Cora and Harry. Mr. Biddle served two term s as councilman. He settled in Wauseon in 1879, and became engaged in the hardward business i n 1881. He was engaged in the merchantile business in Cleveland, in 1867 and 1868, and in far ming from 1869 to 1880. ------ Notes for Hester A. Trowbridge: age 13 in 1850 census More About Benjamin Biddle and Hester Trowbridge: Marriage: August 23, 1862, Lenawee Co. MI Children of Benjamin Biddle and Hester Trowbridge are: 294 i. Cora May6 Biddle, born October 22, 1871 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. She married Jacob F. Hatt. 295 ii. Harry W. Biddle, born April 07, 1881 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. 127. Jacob5 Biddle (George D.4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 05, 1843 in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, and died February 07, 1885 in Delta, Fulton County, Ohio. He married Mary Ann Watkins July 14, 1866 in Fulton Co. OH. She was born 1843 in Delta, Fulton County, Ohio, and died May 22, 1914 in Delta, Fulton County, Ohio. More About Jacob Biddle and Mary Watkins: Marriage: July 14, 1866, Fulton Co. OH Children of Jacob Biddle and Mary Watkins are: 296 i. Nelle6 Biddle, born March 15, 1876 in Delta, Fulton County, Ohio. She married Daniel H. Petteys. Notes for Nelle Biddle: DAR records 297 ii. Cora Biddle, born December 25, 1871 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. 128. John L.5 Biddle (George D.4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 21, 1846 in ,Wayne County, Ohio, and died January 01, 1934 in Fulton County, Oh. He married Margaret Jane Watkins September 04, 1869. She was born 1848 in ,Wayne Co., Ohio, and died 1935 in Fulton County, Oh. Notes for John L. Biddle: Mikesell - Hist Fulton Co - "JOHN L. BIDDLE, who was for many years engaged in farming and st ock-growing in Fulton twp., where he still owns his fine farm of 150 acres is now living reti red in the village of Delta, being one of the well known and popular citizens of the co. Mr . Biddle was born in Wayne Co., O., on the 21st of March, 1846, and is a son of George and Na ncy (Lawrence) Biddle, the former of whom was born in Bedford co., Pa., March 11, 1808, an th e later of whom was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Jan. 25, 1813. Their marriage was solemnize d in Wayne Co, July 3, 1832 and there the father was engaged in agrucultural pursuits until 1 861, when he removed with his family to Fulton Co. and located on a farm one mile west of Del ta in York Twp. Later they removed to a farm in the western part of the same twp and there Ge orge Biddle's death occured on the 7th of Aug, 1877. His wife survived him by many years, he r death occurring in the village of Delta, on the 21st of Aug, 1902. Of their children we inc orporate a brief record as follows: HENRY, who was born June 4, 1833, d. in Wooster, Ohio, t hough he was at the time a resident of Fulton Co. He left a wife and 3 children. NANCY J. b . Sept 9, 1835, resides in Wayne co., being the widow of Adam Geitgey. RACHEL, b. Dec. 18, 1 837, is the wife of SIMON SNYDER and they reside in Delta. BENJAMIM, b April 28, 1840,is eng aged in the real estate business in Toledo, Ohio. JACOB, b Feb. 5, 1843 d. in Delta, in midd le life. JOHN L., of whom this article is more specially written, was the next in order of b irth. SAMUEL b. Nov. 11, 1948, d.at the age of 2 & 1/2 years. 43 Descendants of BIDDLE GEORGE W., b. Nov. 23, 1951, i s a well known farmer of Clinton Twp. MARY E., who was born May 23, 1854, became the wife of Alonzo Watkins and after his death m . George W. Watkins, and they reside in Fulton twp. All of the children were born in Wayne C o., and there John L. was reared to maturity on the home farm, in the meanwhile duly availin g himself of the advantages afforded in the common schools of the locality. His active caree r has been one of intimate identification with agriculture and allied pursuits, and through h is well directed efforts he has gained a competency, so that he has lived retired since, 1896 , having a pleasant home in Delta, where he and his wife are held in high esteem by all who k now them. He accompanied his parents on their removal to Fulton Co., in 1861, and a few year s later he purchased a farm in Fulton twp which he still owns, and there he maintained his re sidence until his reitrement from active labor, as noted. The farm homestead has been well i mproved under his supervision and personal efforts, having a beautiful residence, barn and ad junct buildings, and it is regarded as being one of the model farms of Fulton twp. In additi on to his attractive residence property in Delta, Mr. Biddle also owns a fine brick busines s building, on Main street, the same having been erected by him in the summer of 1905. He i s a man of liberal and progressive ideas, and is loyal and public-spirited as a citizen. He d evotes his attention to the management of his various properties and takes much interest in p ublic affairs of a local nature, and in his political allegiance be has been arrayed with th e Democratic party from the time of attaining his majority. Both he and his wife have been m embers of the Methodist Episcopal church for the past 30 years, earnest in the support of th e same and in its work, and he is now a member of the board of trustees of the church in Delt a. Sept 4 1869, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Biddle to Miss Margaret J. Watkins, daugh ter of John and Margaret Watkins, who were honored pioneers of Fulton Co. Mrs. Biddle was bo rn in Wayne Co. and was a child at the time of her parents removal to Fulton Co. Concerning t he children of Mr. & Mrs. Biddle the following data are consistently enterd: DORA MAY was b . in Fulton Co., O, Dec. 23, 1872 and d. Aug. 31, 1878. NORA was born in Fulton co.,O., Sep t 15, 1878, and was married to Dr. F. D. B. Waltz, on Aug. 22, 1904; and GERTRUDE, who was b orn in Fulton Co, Dec. 23, 1881, and graduated from the Delta High School in 1899,is now a su ccessful and popular teacher in the public schools of Delta. More About John Biddle and Margaret Watkins: Marriage: September 04, 1869 Children of John Biddle and Margaret Watkins are: 298 i. Dora May6 Biddle, born 1872; died August 31, 1878. Notes for Dora May Biddle: d. of diphtheria 299 ii. Nora Biddle, born September 15, 1878; died 1937. She married F. D. B. Waltz; born 1878; died 1949. 300 iii. Gertrude Biddle, born December 23, 1881; died 1952. She married Roy H. Miles; born 1881; died 1965. 130. George W.5 Biddle (George D.4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 23, 1851 in ,Wayne County, Ohio, and died December 02, 1943 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. He married Wanda Louise Barnes December 24, 1874. Notes for George W. Biddle: One family sheet gives Marr date 1874 More About George Biddle and Wanda Barnes: Marriage: December 24, 1874 Children of George Biddle and Wanda Barnes are: 301 i. James H.6 Biddle. Notes for James H. Biddle: of Boston Massachusetts + 302 ii. Charles E. Biddle, born December 27, 1875 in Fulton co., Ohio; died August 22, 1912 in Monroe, Michigan. 303 iii. Edward L. Biddle, born December 20, 1879. 44 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Edward L. Biddle: of Ashland Nebraska 131. Mary E.5 Biddle (George D.4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 23, 1854 in ,Fulton County, Ohio, and died November 09, 1936 in Delta, Fulton County, Ohio. She married (1) Julius Alonzo Watkins February 12, 1874 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. He died 1878. She married (2) George W. Watkins March 20, 1880. He was born 1846, and died 1922. More About Julius Watkins and Mary Biddle: Marriage: February 12, 1874, ,Fulton County, Ohio Notes for George W. Watkins: Carrie Loretta Watkins b. Nov. 1874 to J.W. Watkins and Mary E. Biddle, Fulton County, Ohi o - is this the same family? More About George Watkins and Mary Biddle: Marriage: March 20, 1880 Child of Mary Biddle and Julius Watkins is: 304 i. Floyd B.6 Watkins, born September 30, 1881; died December 15, 1929. He married Pearl McQuillin. 141. George Washington5 Biddle (Daniel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 10, 1838 in Pennsylvania, and died March 03, 1927 in Ohio. He married Mary Margaret Cover January 01, 1860 in Richland Co., Ohio, daughter of Daniel Cover and Lydia Stevenson. She was born April 25, 1834 in Fredericksburg, Maryland, and died August 30, 1920. More About George Biddle and Mary Cover: Marriage: January 01, 1860, Richland Co., Ohio Children of George Biddle and Mary Cover are: 305 i. H. A.6 Biddle. 306 ii. S. A. Biddle. 307 iii. Tollie Cover Biddle, born January 13, 1861. 308 iv. Martha Ellen Biddle, born August 29, 1862; died October 10, 1939. She married Snyder. 309 v. Lydia Ann Biddle, born July 29, 1864; died March 01, 1960. She married Durbin. + 310 vi. William D. Biddle, born July 21, 1877 in Richland Co., Ohio; died November 23, 1928 in Gibsonburg, Ohio. 142. Sarah A.5 Biddle (Daniel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1842 in Ohio, and died June 22, 1920 in Morrow Co., Ohio. She married Jannett Purdy October 09, 1862 in Morrow Co., Ohio, son of Henry Purdy and Fanny Pfouts. Notes for Sarah A. Biddle: .I am a DAR member through Andrew. Have not been researching Biddle for awhile. Andrew>Jacob>Daniel>Sarah Notes for Jannett Purdy: Farmer in Congress Twp., Morrow Co., Ohio Served in Civil War, Co. I, 136 Ohio Infantry More About Jannett Purdy and Sarah Biddle: Marriage: October 09, 1862, Morrow Co., Ohio Children of Sarah Biddle and Jannett Purdy are: 45 Descendants of BIDDLE + 311 i. Daniel B.6 Purdy, born 1863; died 1946 in Middlelbury Twp., Morrow co., Ohio. 312 ii. Henry Frank Purdy, born August 05, 1867 in Ohio; died January 22, 1936 in Akron, Summit Co., Ohio. He married Arminda Hixenbaugh December 15, 1891 in Morrow Co., Ohio. More About Henry Purdy and Arminda Hixenbaugh: Marriage: December 15, 1891, Morrow Co., Ohio 313 iii. Gilbert G. Purdy, born February 28, 1868; died September 27, 1898 in Franklin Twp., Morrow Co., Ohio. He married Emma Fiddler. 314 iv. Annie Belle Purdy, born April 08, 1873 in Morrow Co., Ohio; died June 30, 1961 in Mt. Gilead, Morrow Co., Ohio. 315 v. Rosetta Purdy, born May 20, 1875; died August 26, 1896. She married Edward Randall April 04, 1894. More About Edward Randall and Rosetta Purdy: Marriage: April 04, 1894 316 vi. Laura Purdy, born 1877 in Morrow Co., Ohio; died December 1912 in Waterford, Morrow Co., Ohio. She married Walter Garverick. Notes for Laura Purdy: At her death, she left husband, two daughters, mother, one sister and two brothers. She was 3 5 yrs of age. 317 vii. Albert J. Purdy, born March 17, 1878. 318 viii. Edith Levada Purdy, born September 30, 1879; died May 11, 1896. 319 ix. Martha Purdy, born August 27, 1885; died August 28, 1896. 320 x. John L. Purdy, born 1887. 143. John Todd5 Biddle (Daniel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 06, 1846 in ,Wayne County, Ohio, and died April 05, 1895 in Congress Twp., Morrow Co., Ohio. He married Margaret J. Fish June 25, 1867 in Morrow Co., Ohio, daughter of Henry Fish and Mary Burson. She was born May 05, 1850 in Morrow Co., Ohio. More About John Biddle and Margaret Fish: Marriage: June 25, 1867, Morrow Co., Ohio Child of John Biddle and Margaret Fish is: 321 i. Judson Avery6 Biddle, born March 06, 1873 in ,Congress Twp., Morrow County, Ohio. 145. Jacob5 Biddle (Andrew4, John3, ANDREW2, William1) Child of Jacob Biddle is: + 322 i. Emory6 Biddle. Generation No. 6 149. Samuel Biddle6 Orndorff (Rachel5 Biddle, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 13, 1847 in ,Fulton County, Ohio, and died August 08, 1910. He married Minnie Bannister Hauser June 17, 1894. She was born 1864, and died 1910. More About Samuel Orndorff and Minnie Hauser: Marriage: June 17, 1894 Child of Samuel Orndorff and Minnie Hauser is: 323 i. Orndorff7. 46 Descendants of BIDDLE 153. George Wildon William6 Orndorff (Rachel5 Biddle, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 25, 1868 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. He married (1) Della Fidella Pontius November 1888. He married (2) Ida Ledyard March 1905. She was born in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. Notes for George Wildon William Orndorff: residence Toledo (1925) More About George Orndorff and Della Pontius: Marriage: November 1888 More About George Orndorff and Ida Ledyard: Marriage: March 1905 Child of George Orndorff and Della Pontius is: 324 i. Clarence7 Orndorff. Notes for Clarence Orndorff: a piano player 166. Jr. Charles6 Kimerer (Christina5 Biddle, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 14, 1855 in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio, and died November 23, 1938 in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. He married (1) Julia A. Turney April 11, 1879, daughter of Amos Turney and Julia Shank. She was born February 18, 1860, and died January 29, 1889. He married (2) Mary Ellen Turney April 27, 1879 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. She was born August 29, 1858 in ,Holmes County, Ohio, and died November 05, 1919 in Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio. Notes for Julia A. Turney: lst wife of Charles Kimerer,Jr. More About Charles Kimerer and Julia Turney: Marriage: April 11, 1879 Notes for Mary Ellen Turney: sister of lst wife Julia. More About Charles Kimerer and Mary Turney: Marriage: April 27, 1879, ,Fulton County, Ohio Children of Charles Kimerer and Julia Turney are: 325 i. Parley7 Kimerer, born January 01, 1880. He married Ava Newcomb March 24, 1904. Notes for Parley Kimerer: Twin to Harley. of Lambertville, Michigan More About Parley Kimerer and Ava Newcomb: Marriage: March 24, 1904 326 ii. Harley Kimerer, born January 01, 1880; died August 01, 1880. 327 iii. Jessie Kimerer, born April 08, 1881. She married (1) William Hanson. She married (2) Loren Rogers. Notes for Loren Rogers: of El Reno, Oklahoma 328 iv. Tenia Ann Kimerer, born March 14, 1883. She married William M. Gensch September 19, 1905. Notes for William M. Gensch: of Wellington, Kansas 47 Descendants of BIDDLE More About William Gensch and Tenia Kimerer: Marriage: September 19, 1905 329 v. Grover C. Kimerer, born September 14, 1884. He married Mary McGrain May 30, 1911. Notes for Grover C. Kimerer: of Joliet, Illinois More About Grover Kimerer and Mary McGrain: Marriage: May 30, 1911 Children of Charles Kimerer and Mary Turney are: 330 i. Boston Dewitt7 Kimerer, born October 11, 1890; died 1902. He married Mary Hoche October 16, 1911. More About Boston Kimerer and Mary Hoche: Marriage: October 16, 1911 331 ii. Eliza Ruth Kimerer, born October 15, 1893. She married Rilald Banister April 02, 1914. More About Rilald Banister and Eliza Kimerer: Marriage: April 02, 1914 332 iii. Flossie Helen Kimerer, born August 07, 1895. She married Henry Gang December 21, 1914. More About Henry Gang and Flossie Kimerer: Marriage: December 21, 1914 + 333 iv. Mary Iota Kimerer, born February 07, 1898. 167. Ellen6 Kimerer (Christina5 Biddle, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 18, 1857 in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio, and died January 01, 1910. She married Franklin Ledyard September 02, 1877. Notes for Franklin Ledyard: Frank Ledyard was accidentally run into and killed last Monday in the front of his home on th e Charles Waldeck farm NE of Wauseon, on the Toldeo-Chicago Pike. He had gone to the mail bo x to get the mail, and started back to the farm drive when he noticed he had dropped the pape r. He returned and ...He was struck, and rolled to the ground, one wheel passing over him. H e was carried into the house, but lived about 15 minutes. He is survived by his widow and 5 c hildren. More About Franklin Ledyard and Ellen Kimerer: Marriage: September 02, 1877 Children of Ellen Kimerer and Franklin Ledyard are: 334 i. Lewis T.7 Ledyard, born 1878; died 1945. 335 ii. Ida B. Ledyard, born 1881; died January 08, 1949. She married Orndorff. 336 iii. Clarice E. Clara Ledyard, born 1883. She married McClellan Pontious 1902. More About McClellan Pontious and Clarice Ledyard: Marriage: 1902 337 iv. Charles P. Ledyard, born 1889. + 338 v. Nora Ledyard, born 1893. 176. Samantha6 Williams (Matilda5 Biddle, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1848. She married James M. Biddle February 04, 1869 in ,Fulton County, Ohio, son of Jacob Biddle and Sarah Duncan. He was born November 20, 1838 in Salt Creek Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio. 48 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for James M. Biddle: Civil War, 3rd Ohio Cavalry - History of Fulton Co., Ohio Mikesell-County of Fulton, Ohio "JAMES M. BIDDLE, a retired farmer of Wauseon,O., was born i n Salt Creek Twp., Wayne Co., Oh., on Nov 20, 1838. He is the son of Jacob and Sarah (Duncan ) Biddle, both natives of Pa. His grandfather, also named Jacob Biddle, wss born in Huntingd on Co., Pa., and married Elizabeth (Rachel!) Todd. Peter (Andrew!) Biddle, the great-grandfat her of James M. Biddle, served as a captain in the MD militia in the Rev. war. The Biddles o riginally came from Germany, some say from Holland and called themselves "Bittle." Peter wa s one of three brothers that came to America in an early day. Jacob Biddle, the father of Ja mes M. Biddle, was born in Huntingdon Co., Pa. In 1855 he came to Clinton Twp., Fulton Co., O hio, where he bought a farm of Elisha Williams, a pioneer settler of that twp. His wife Sara h was born in Beaver Co., Pa. The following are the children born to this marriage: RACHEL , the wife of Jefferson Worley, of Wayne County; JOHANNA, the wife of John Wineland of Kno x co., O.; GEORGE of York twp., Fulton Co.; JACOB of Goshen, Indiana; ANDREW, deceased, wh o served during the Civil war in the 10th Ohio cavalry and the 130th Ohio Volunteer Infantr y and died in Davis Co., Mo.; JAMES M., the subject of this sketch, and DANIEL of Delta, Ful ton Co., who served throughout the Civil war in the 44th Illinois infantry, with the rank o f lieutenant when mustered out of service. James M. Biddle was reared on a farm and educate d in the schools of his home twp. He enlisted for 3 years in the 3rd Ohio Cavalry and saw ver y active service. His regiment was assigned to the army of the Cumberland for a time under t he command of Gen. George H. Thomas and took an active part in all the battles and campaign s from the autumn of 1861 to the fall of Atlanta, when he was discharged. In 1864, he locate d on a farm in Clinton Twp., Fulton Co. He then removed to Davies Co., Mo., where he farme d for six years and then returned to Clinton Twp, where he farmed until 1904. Selling his la rge farm he bought a smaller one and removed to Wauseon, where he is now building a fine resi dence in which to spend his remaining days in retirement form active life. In the affairs o f the Grand Army of the Republic, he takes a deep interst. He married Miss Samantha William s of Clinton Twp., the daughter of Jeremiah and Matilda (Biddle) Williams. Jeremiah William s is the son of Elisha and Hannah (Harrison) Williams, who settled in this twp in 1835. Th e sketch of Judge Williams, a brother of the wife of the subject of this sketch, is found els ewhere in this work. James M. Biddle and wife have had one child. Anna, the widow of Benjam in F. Rupert of Clinton Twp. More About James Biddle and Samantha Williams: Marriage: February 04, 1869, ,Fulton County, Ohio Child is listed above under (110) James M. Biddle. 177. Tilden6 Williams (Matilda5 Biddle, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 21, 1851 in ,Fulton County, Ohio, and died April 1915. He married Emma Frances Pocock 1879. She was born 1857, and died 1910. Notes for Tilden Williams: d. aged 63 yrs, 7m, 9d. On Jan. 29, 1879, he married Emma F. Pocock??, and they had 2 daughte rs; Mrs. Carl Waldeck of Delta, Ohio & Mrs. E. W. Waide, of Amherst, Mass. He is s urvived by a sister, Mrs. James Biddle (Samantha), Wauseon, and 2 brothers, D. W. Williams o f Tedrow. One wife of Tilden Williams died in Jan. 1910. Emma Pocock was born in 1857. Mrs . Waide wa still living in 1968 in Wauseon, Ohio. Notes for Emma Frances Pocock: Two daughters: Herma Opal b. 1880, m.Carl Wm. Waldeck 1909: Nella N. m. Edw. David Wade, 190 6, parents of David and Francis Hellen b. 1921 More About Tilden Williams and Emma Pocock: Marriage: 1879 Child of Tilden Williams and Emma Pocock is: 339 i. Herma Helen7 Williams, born 1880. She married Carl William Waldeck. 49 Descendants of BIDDLE 179. John Quimby6 Batdorff (Elizabeth5 Biddle, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 02, 1848 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Indiana, and died April 11, 1928. He married Margaret C. Mack December 25, 1870, daughter of William Mack and Elizabeth Brooks. Notes for John Quimby Batdorff: Quim lived near Ai, Ohio -- served in Civil War Notes for Margaret C. Mack: Margaret (Maggie) Brooks - was she married before? More About John Batdorff and Margaret Mack: Marriage: December 25, 1870 Children of John Batdorff and Margaret Mack are: 340 i. Jennie7 Batdorff. She married Willard Gunn. Notes for Willard Gunn: resided Toledo, Ohio 341 ii. May Batdorff. She married Henry Moore. Notes for May Batdorff: m. Henry Moore of Dutch Ridge area 342 iii. James Arthur Batdorff, born Abt. 1873; died July 11, 1938. Notes for James Arthur Batdorff: age 65 yrs 7 mo 7 d at death. 343 iv. William H. Batdorff, born November 29, 1874. He married Della Fashbaugh January 14, 1902. Notes for William H. Batdorff: m. Jan. 14 1902 to Della Fashbaugh, dau of Alonzo Fashbaugh & Ruth Kenyon More About William Batdorff and Della Fashbaugh: Marriage: January 14, 1902 344 v. Edgar Charles Batdorff, born March 04, 1877; died in Delta, Fulton County, Ohio. Notes for Edgar Charles Batdorff: nickname, Brooks - farmer lived near Delta, Ohio 345 vi. Ella Luella Batdorff, born 1879. She married John S. Hable November 27, 1902. Notes for Ella Luella Batdorff: married J. B. Hable of near Lyons, Ohio More About John Hable and Ella Batdorff: Marriage: November 27, 1902 346 vii. Joseph Batdorff, born November 22, 1883; died December 21, 1954. He married Mattie Bowers June 11, 1909. Notes for Joseph Batdorff: m. Mattie Bowers, June 11,1909, living in 1973 at Swanton. More About Joseph Batdorff and Mattie Bowers: Marriage: June 11, 1909 347 viii. Jonah Batdorff, born March 01, 1886. He married Dorothy Marguerita Roemellen; born in ,Waterville, Ohio. 50 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Jonah Batdorff: m. Dorothy Marguerita Roemellen, b. 1891 Waterville, Ohio 348 ix. John Quimby Batdorff, born October 27, 1888; died August 21, 1890. 349 x. Harry Batdorff, born June 01, 1891. He married Florence Lemley; born 1894 in Java, Ohio. Notes for Harry Batdorff: m. July 1, 1914 to Florence Lemley b. 1894 at Java,Ohio 180. William Ellery6 Batdorff (Elizabeth5 Biddle, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born Abt. 1850 in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. He married Caroline Garmon/Gormon December 24, 1872. Notes for William Ellery Batdorff: lived Presque Isle, Michigan More About William Batdorff and Caroline Garmon/Gormon: Marriage: December 24, 1872 Child of William Batdorff and Caroline Garmon/Gormon is: 350 i. Samuel7 Batdorff, born January 02, 1875. 182. Samantha6 Batdorff (Elizabeth5 Biddle, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1857 in Clinton Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio. She married Samuel P. Blair May 14, 1874. He was born in of Ogemaw, Co., Michigan. More About Samuel Blair and Samantha Batdorff: Marriage: May 14, 1874 Children of Samantha Batdorff and Samuel Blair are: 351 i. Frank P.7 Blair, born October 11, 1883 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. + 352 ii. Cora M. Blair, born 1876; died 1958. 185. Mary Emma6 Biddle (Calvin5, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 01, 1856 in ,Fulton County, Ohio, and died August 27, 1935 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. She married William Henry Gee July 23, 1874, son of John Gee and Catherine Grove. He was born February 06, 1849 in Seneca Co., Ohio, and died February 18, 1909. Notes for William Henry Gee: He came with his family to Fulton Co., in 1865. Will was originally a plasterer by trade, but became a mail carrier of Delta, Ohio, retirin g in 1907 because of ill health. His daughter states that she remembered the Doctor "bleedin g" him and throwing the blood away. He was much overweight and today would probably have bee n diagnosed as a diabetic. Diabetes was in the maternal side of his family and was inherite d by his daughter. The farm was sold when Mary, the daughter, was about 9 years old and the y moved to Eaton Co., Michigan. Civil War veteran - was 14 years old at the time of enlistment, but said he was 18. More About William Gee and Mary Biddle: Marriage: July 23, 1874 Children of Mary Biddle and William Gee are: 353 i. Frederick7 Gee, died Infant in died age 13 mo.. 354 ii. Arthur B. Gee, born Abt. 1875. Notes for Arthur B. Gee: of Delta, Ohio 51 Descendants of BIDDLE 355 iii. Calvin John Gee, born Abt. 1878; died January 02, 1951 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. Notes for Calvin John Gee: resident of South Delta, Ohio 356 iv. Lucy B. Gee, born Abt. 1882. Notes for Lucy B. Gee: m. Richard W. Dernier of Eaton Co., Michigan 357 v. Walter Nelson Gee, born Abt. 1889. 358 vi. Gertrude Ellen Gee, born Abt. 1891. 359 vii. Mary Adella Gee, born August 09, 1899. She married Ohler. 190. Franklin T.6 Biddle (Calvin5, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 09, 1872 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio, and died March 19, 1931 in Fulton Co., Ohio. He married Mary Tedrow September 14, 1893, daughter of William Tedrow and Elizabeth Hoffmeyer. She was born 1871, and died 1959. Notes for Franklin T. Biddle: Mikesell - Hist. of Fulton Co. - FRANK T. BIDDLE, Fulton Co owner of 70 acres in Clinton Twp . - Frank T. was b. in York Twp., on March 3, 1972, son of Calvin & Margaret (TODD) Biddle. I n 1893 Mr. Biddle was united in marriage with Mary Tedrow a daughter of William and Elizabet h (Hoffmeyer) Tedrow, of Clinton Twp. Mr. & Mrs. Biddle have 2 children, ELIZABETH and FLORE NCE, both of whom are at home. More About Franklin Biddle and Mary Tedrow: Marriage: September 14, 1893 Children of Franklin Biddle and Mary Tedrow are: 360 i. Florence7 Biddle. She married (1) Winzler. She married (2) Wagner. Notes for Winzler: had 2 children Notes for Wagner: of Wauseon, Ohio + 361 ii. Elizabeth Biddle, born 1901 in ,York Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio; died December 25, 1965. 191. William Lyman6 Biddle (Stillman C.5, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 12, 1865 in ,York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio, and died August 12, 1949. He married Minnie Bell Merrill August 27, 1890 in Fulton Co. OH, daughter of Ozias Merrill and Jane Vaughn. She was born March 13, 1865 in Fulton County, Oh, and died June 05, 1937 in Fulton County, Oh. Notes for William Lyman Biddle: Mikesell - Hist. of Fulton Co - "WILLIAM L. BIDDLE,..farmer..stockgrower, b. in York Twp, o n 12 of Feb, 1865, son of Stillman C. & Mary (Mack) Biddle, former b. in Holmes Co, June 20 , 1934, and later b. Perrysburg, Wood Co., Feb. 17, 1840 & died Oct 20, 1903. His father stil l resides on the old homestead - of the two children, William L., is the elder. His sister, Miss Addie E., remains with her father on the home farm and has had charge of the household af fairs since the death of her loved mother. William L...was a student in Business and Musical College at Fayette, Ohio. As a young man, he..work as a teacher in the district schools of his native co., and ...is concerned with agriculture. Farm comprises 147 acres - gives special attention to raising of road horses, extensively engaged in dairying business, - Masonic member of Swanton Lodge, No 555, etc. ..has served 2 terms as twp trustee and was formerly president of the school board of Fulton Twp. Aug. 27, 1890, married Minnie Merril, daughter of Ozias and Jane (Vaughn) Merrill...Mr. & Mrs. Biddle parents of 5 children: MERRILL died at age of 3yrs, having been the eldest, and the youngest, ROBERT, died at age of 10 mo.; The living children are MEREDYTH, CLARK O.,and RACHEL. 52 Descendants of BIDDLE More About William Biddle and Minnie Merrill: Marriage: August 27, 1890, Fulton Co. OH Children of William Biddle and Minnie Merrill are: 362 i. M. Merrill7 Biddle, born June 23, 1891 in Fulton County, Oh; died September 07, 1894 in Fulton County, Oh. Notes for M. Merrill Biddle: died age 3 363 ii. Meredyth Biddle, born July 08, 1893. She married unk Carson. Notes for Meredyth Biddle: In 1967 living in Ft. Lauderdale. 364 iii. Clark O. Biddle, born January 06, 1895; died October 27, 1972. He married Dorothy B. Waldron Abt. September 20, 1922; born 1898. Notes for Dorothy B. Waldron: DAR #414919 - Had no children. More About Clark Biddle and Dorothy Waldron: Marriage: Abt. September 20, 1922 365 iv. Rachel V. Biddle, born May 02, 1897 in Fulton Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio. Notes for Rachel V. Biddle: unmarried retired from Wauseon Public Library, where she was the assistant librarian. 366 v. William Robert Biddle, born May 06, 1904; died Infant in 10 months old. Notes for William Robert Biddle: died age 10 months 193. Susannah Francis6 Johnson (Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born October 17, 1866 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells County, Indiana, and died April 14, 1949 in ,Fulton Co., Ohio. She married Melvin W. McConkey January 24, 1889 in ,Wells Co., Indiana. He was born April 1868 in Ohio, and died August 15, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio. Notes for Susannah Francis Johnson: Obit: Wauseon Republic, April 21, 1949 - Susan Francis Johnson, was born Oct. 17, 1866 in We lls Co., Indiana and departed this life Thursday, April 14, 1949. She was married to Melvin M . McConkey, Jan. 24, 1889 in Bluffton, Indiana and into the home three sons were born; Charle s William of Napoleon, Ohio, Frank Melvin and Ralph Jacob of Wauseon. "She obeyed the Gospe l and was baptized, March 28, 1898." Her husband preceded her in death Aug. 15, 1942. She lea ves her sons and two granddaughters, Marion Slagel and Marie McConkey, a sister, Mrs. J.C. Pe quijnof (sic) of Fort Wayne, and a brother, Henry Johnson of Liberty Mills, Indiana. She wa s a member of the Christian Church for many years. Funeral services were conducted from the E dgar Funeral Home Monday afternoon, April 18 at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Russel Deitch, officiating , interment was made in the Wauseon Cemeter.1989, Jana: Age 13 in 1880 Jefferson Twp, Wells Co, IN 1989, Jana: FHL 977.272 V25d, Mar Rec of Wells Co, IN: Melvin W. McConkey to Susan F. Johnson, 29 Jan 1889, E.H. Gallimore, UDM 2000, From Marge Kientz:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 53 Descendants of BIDDLE Obit: Wauseon Republic, April 21, 1949 - Susan Francis Johnson, was born Oct. 17, 1866 in We lls Co., Indiana and departed this life Thursday, April 14, 1949. She was married to Melvin M . McConkey, Jan. 24, 1889 in Bluffton, Indiana and into the home three sons were born; Charle s William of Napoleon, Ohio, Frank Melvin and Ralph Jacob of Wauseon. "She obeyed the Gospe l and was baptized, March 28, 1898." Her husband preceded her in death Aug. 15, 1942. She lea ves her sons and two granddaughters, Marion Slagel and Marie McConkey, a sister, Mrs. J.C. Pe quijnof (sic) of Fort Wayne, and a brother, Henry Johnson of Liberty Mills, Indiana. She wa s a member of the Christian Church for many years. Funeral services were conducted from the E dgar Funeral Home Monday afternoon, April 18 at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Russel Deitch, officiating , interment was made in the Wauseon Cemeter. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Notes for Melvin W. McConkey: Info from Jean Henricks of Yoder & Marilyn Fruth - Frank McConkey was the county treasurer . - Sophia, Jean's gr-grandmother went to Ohio after her divorce from Hank and stayed with M cConkeys to take care of Mrs.McConkey - One son lived on a farm close to Melvin and Susanna h McConkey - She thinks it was Ralph and that he had a daughter named Marie - Charles was a v eterinarian - All three children are dead, with Ralph the last to die. The McConkeys lived i n Fulton County, Clinton Twp. Melvin was a veteran of the Spanish/American War according to c emetery information. Obit: Wauseon Republic, Thursday, Aug. 17, 1942 - M.W. McConkey, one of the leading citizen s of Clinton township for more than a third of a century, died in Toledo hospital Tuesday. H e has not been in good health for a few months, but was able to look after his business inter ests. His condition became serious last week and he was taken to the Toledo hospital Saturda y where he could have special advantages in an effort to regain his health but his conditio n gradually grew worse. Mr. McConkey was a member of Oh. Co. G. of the 6th Regt. O.V.O. an d served in the Spanish-American War. He has an excellent war record. He took an active inter est in the affairs of his township and was elected and served several years as one of the tru stees of Clinton township. Mr. McConkey was a member of the First Christian Church and was a ctive in its work. He has been a resident of Fulton all his life, which has been spent in thi s community. He is the son of the late Isaiah McConkey, a Civil War veteran. He has a good f arm where he resided a few miles northwest of Wauseon. The funeral services will be held fro m the home at two o'clock Friday afternoon, conducted by his friend and former pastor Rev. Ro stofer. He is survived by his devoted companion, three sons, Charles McConkey and Frank McCon key of Napoleon and Ralph McConkey who resided on the old home farm. 1900 census, Fulton County, Ohio, Clinton Township - Melvin McConkey, b. April 1868, ages 32 , married 11 years, born Ohio, father, born Ohio, mother, born Ohio - Susannah McConkey, b . Oct. 1866, age 36, mother of 3, 3 living - Charley W., son, b. July 1890, age 9; Frank M. , son, b. Feb. 1892, age 8; Ralph, son, b. June 1894, age 5; Richards G. Lane, boarder More About Melvin McConkey and Susannah Johnson: Marriage: January 24, 1889, ,Wells Co., Indiana Children of Susannah Johnson and Melvin McConkey are: + 367 i. Charles William7 McConkey, born July 27, 1890 in ,Fulton Co., Ohio; died June 1973 in ,Henry Co., Ohio. 368 ii. Frank Melvin McConkey, born February 1892 in Fulton County, Ohio; died June 11, 1964 in Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio. He married Merle Shoemaker June 14, 1913 in ,Fulton Co., Ohio; born 1894 in Springfield, Illinois; died Abt. June 15, 1975 in Masonic Home, Springfield, Ohio. Notes for Frank Melvin McConkey: Accountant There is a tombstone beside large McConkey tombstone for a Frank, d.1931, maybe a brother o f Melvin W. McConkey Dates on tombstone of Frank Melvin McConkey, 1892 - 1964 Obit: Fulton Co. Exposition, Monday, June 15, 1964.....passed away Thursday in the Detwile r Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, after an illness of four years. Born in Wauseon, he lived all h is life in 54 Descendants of BIDDLE Henry and Fulton counties. He was a lifelong member of the First Christian Churc h in Wauseon. Mr. McConkey was formerly an auto salesman in both Fulton and Henry counties an d a former auditor of both Fulton and Henry counties. He was a Past Master of the Wauseon Mas onic Lodge, a Past Patron of the Order of Eastern Star, had just retired as the treasurer o f the Royal Arch Masons, an office he had held for many years. He was also a member of the Ro yal and Select Masons in Wauseon and the Toledo Consistory of the Scottish Rite, a charter me mber of the Fulton County Men's Garden Club and a member of the National Men's Garden Clubs A ssociation. He is survived by his wife Merle; two brothers, Dr. C. W. McConkey, Napoleon an d Ralph J. McConkey, Wauseon. Services were held Sunday, June 14, 1964, Penrod Funeral Home , Wauseon 1920 census, Fulton County, Clinton, Township, Ohio Frank McConkey, age 27, b. Ohio, Merl e (wife), age 25, b. Illinois Notes for Merle Shoemaker: 1920 census - Merle born in Illinois Marriage record, V. 12-312 Dates on tombstone - 1894 - 1975 Obit: Mrs. Merle McConkey, 81, of Wauseon, died Thursday morning in the Masonic Home, Spring field. She was the widow of Frank M. McConkey. Born in Springfield, Illinois, she lived mos t of her life in Uasuseon and Napoleon. She was a retired Bookkeeper, having worked in the Au ditors offices in both Fulton County and Henry County. She was a member of the First Christia n Church and a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are her brother, J.C . (Chaunce) Showalter of Athens, Illinois; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral serv ices were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Penrod Funeral Home, Wauseon with the Rev. Georg e R. Reese officiating. The interment was in the Wauseon Cemetery. Eastern Star services we re held Saturday at 7:30 p.m. More About Frank McConkey and Merle Shoemaker: Marriage: June 14, 1913, ,Fulton Co., Ohio + 369 iii. Ralph Jacob McConkey, born June 20, 1894 in Fulton County, Ohio; died June 28, 1978. 194. Charles Wesley6 Johnson (Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 10, 1871 in Jefferson Twp., Wells County, Indiana, and died March 13, 1941 in Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana. He married Rozina Blanch Merchant December 31, 1890 in ,Indiana. She was born August 22, 1871 in ,Ohio, and died April 08, 1941 in Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana. Notes for Charles Wesley Johnson: Melvin never married - Melvin & Lulla May died of the Spanish Influenza Charlie got 1 acre from Jacob Johnson to build a house on - evidently, he later purchased 8 0 acres from Jacob Johnson or from the estate. When Charles was converted to Christ, he wanted his Bible marked with the same verses that hi s Grandmother Biddle had read to him. OBIT: The death of Charles W. Johnson, 69, occured at 11:30 a.m., Thursday at his home east o f Zanesville, from coronary thrombosis. He had been in poor health several years. He was bor n August 10, 1981, in Wells County, a son of Jacob and Elizabeth Biddle Johnson. His marriag e to Rozina Merchant was solemnized December 31, 1890. Mrs. Johnson survives with four sons a nd four daughters, as follows: Daniel Johnson, near Uniondale; Robert Lynn Johnson, near Ossi an; Claude and Clarence Johnson, at home; Mrs. Max Graft, of Yoder; Mrs.Russell Grim and Mrs . Fred Bennett, of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Sylvia Smith of near Poe. A brother and three sister s are living, Henry Johnson and Mrs. William Crow, of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Melvin McConkey, of Wa useon, Ohio, and Mrs.Jules Pequignot, of near Arcola. There are fourteen grandchildren. Mr . Johnson was a member of the Uniontown Christian Church. Funeral services were held from tha t church at 2:00 Sunday afternoon, Rev.Nickelson, of Markle, officiating. Burial was made i n the Uniontown Church Cemetery. Charles and Zina lived on 80 acres of the Jacob Johnson farm. 55 Descendants of BIDDLE 1910 census: Wells County, Jefferson Twp. - household # 175 - Zina, mother of 9 and 9 stil l living - Lulu was listed as Lucile Child #1 - Melvin died of Spanish influenza - unmarried - info from James Lynn Johnson Obit: Fort Wayne NS - March 23, 1932 - 8:2 Child #2 - :Lula - Vitals records from Howard Smith genealogy. Lula died at a young age of Spanish influenza - no children - info from James Lynn Johnson Child #6 - Emma had no children by either husband. At one time of Angola, Indiana Elzey Fune ral Home Records: Spouse, Frank Snyder, died 1962 Child #7 - Claud never married - World War II Funeral Card: In Memory of Claud W. Johnson, Born, July 21, 1904, Date of Death, June 23, 19 74, Services at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Elzey Chapel, Clergyman Officiating, Rev. Battle Miller, F inal Resting Place, Oak Lawn Cemetery, Funeral Conducted by Elzey Funeral Homes Child #10 - Funeral Home Memorial Card: Clarence (Sam) Johnson, Born May 13, 1910, Died Ma y 30, 1985 Tombstone states WW II1989, Jana: Age 8 in 1880 Jefferson Twp, Wells Co, IN 1900 Cen Jefferson Twp, Wells Co, IN: Johnson, Charles May 1872 27 married 9 yrs IN OH OH Zina, wife Aug 1872, married 9 yrs, 5 children, 5 alive Melvin May 1891, ?ula Nov 1873 (dau), Elizabeth Mar 1896, Doris (dau) 1898, Daniel Apr 18 99 1989, Jana: FHL 1,380,342 item 3, Wells Co, In Birth Rec: recorded 11 Johnsons, 2 of which were children born to Zina & Chas.; there were more Jo hnsons but I didn't record them; no McConkeys; yes Crows, but no William and/or Rebecca 2000, From Marge Kientz:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Melvin never married - Melvin & Lulla May died of the Spanish Influenza Charlie got 1 acre from Jacob Johnson to build a house on - evidently, he later purchased 8 0 acres from Jacob Johnson or from the estate. When Charles was converted to Christ, he wanted his Bible marked with the same verses that hi s Grandmother Biddle had read to him. OBIT: The death of Charles W. Johnson, 69, occured at 11:30 a.m., Thursday at his home east o f Zanesville, from coronary thrombosis. He had been in poor health several years. He was bor n August 10, 1981, in Wells County, a son of Jacob and Elizabeth Biddle Johnson. His marriag e to Rozina Merchant was solemnized December 31, 1890. Mrs. Johnson survives with four sons a nd four daughters, as follows: Daniel Johnson, near Uniondale; Robert Lynn Johnson, near Ossi an; Claude and Clarence Johnson, at home; Mrs. Max Graft, of Yoder; Mrs.Russell Grim and Mrs . Fred Bennett, of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Sylvia Smith of near Poe. A brother and three sister s are living, Henry Johnson and Mrs. William Crow, of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Melvin McConkey, of Wa useon, Ohio, and Mrs.Jules Pequignot, of near Arcola. There are fourteen grandchildren. Mr . Johnson was a 56 Descendants of BIDDLE member of the Uniontown Christian Church. Funeral services were held from tha t church at 2:00 Sunday afternoon, Rev.Nickelson, of Markle, officiating. Burial was made i n the Uniontown Church Cemetery. Charles and Zina lived on 80 acres of the Jacob Johnson farm. 1910 census: Wells County, Jefferson Twp. - household # 175 - Zina, mother of 9 and 9 stil l living - Lulu was listed as Lucile Child #1 - Melvin died of Spanish influenza - unmarried - info from James Lynn Johnson Obit: Fort Wayne NS - March 23, 1932 - 8:2 Child #2 - :Lula - Vitals records from Howard Smith genealogy. Lula died at a young age of Spanish influenza - no children - info from James Lynn Johnson Child #6 - Emma had no children by either husband. At one time of Angola, Indiana Elzey Fune ral Home Records: Spouse, Frank Snyder, died 1962 Child #7 - Claud never married - World War II Funeral Card: In Memory of Claud W. Johnson, Born, July 21, 1904, Date of Death, June 23, 19 74, Services at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Elzey Chapel, Clergyman Officiating, Rev. Battle Miller, F inal Resting Place, Oak Lawn Cemetery, Funeral Conducted by Elzey Funeral Homes Child #10 - Funeral Home Memorial Card: Clarence (Sam) Johnson, Born May 13, 1910, Died Ma y 30, 1985 Tombstone states WW II ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Notes for Rozina Blanch Merchant: Aunt "Zina" "Zinie" Cynthia Smith Waldman (gr-grandaughter of Zina) works at the Ossian Health Care Nursing Home . While I was visiting Mom (Mrs. Helen Johnson) at the nursing home, Cynthia came into th e room and my mother took one look at her and lovingly said, "Aunt Zinie." The expression i n Mom's voice told me how much she loved Aunt Zinie. Obit: Mrs. Charles W. Johnson, 69, died at her home east of Zanesville at 11:45 a.m., Tuesda y. She had been ill 18 months and bedfast four months. Mrs. Johnson was Rosina Blanche Merch ant, a daughter of Robert B. and Emma Wickliffe Merchant, and was born in Ohio, August 22, 18 71. Her marriage to Charles W. Johnson was solemnized December 31, 1890. Mr. Johnson passed a way March 13, 1941. Four daughters and four sons survive as follows: Mrs. Max Graft, near Yod er; Mrs. Russell Grim and Mrs. Fred Bennett, all of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Sylvia Smith, of Poe; Da niel Johnson, of near Uniondale; Robert Lynn Johnson, near Ossian; Claude and Clarence Johnso n, at home. There are 14 grandchildren. A sister and brother are living, Mrs. Lydia Sonner a nd Herschel Merchant, of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Uniontown Christian church . Funeral services were held from that church this Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. A . S. Elzey officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery. OBIT: April 8, 1941 More About Charles Johnson and Rozina Merchant: Marriage: December 31, 1890, ,Indiana 57 Descendants of BIDDLE Children of Charles Johnson and Rozina Merchant are: 370 i. Clarence7 Johnson, born May 13, 1910 in Wells Co, Indiana; died May 30, 1985. 371 ii. Melvin Johnson, born May 1891 in ,Wells Co., Indiana; died Abt. March 23, 1932. 372 iii. Lula May Johnson, born October 13, 1893 in Wells County, Indiana; died May 27, 1918. She married Otto Clyde Reed Abt. May 28, 1914 in ,Wells Co., Indiana; born May 01, 1883 in Mercer County, Ohio; died October 15, 1936 in Wells County, Indiana. Notes for Lula May Johnson: Vitals records from Howard Smith genealogy. died at a young age of Spanish influenza - no children - info from James Lynn Johnson More About Otto Reed and Lula Johnson: Marriage: Abt. May 28, 1914, ,Wells Co., Indiana + 373 iv. Elizabeth H. Johnson, born March 27, 1896 in ,Wells Co., Indiana; died April 17, 1972 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 374 v. Doris Johnson, born January 01, 1898 in ,Wells Co., Indiana; died April 27, 1978 in Kendallville, Indiana. + 375 vi. Daniel Homer Johnson, born April 23, 1899 in ,Wells Co., Indiana; died October 22, 1976 in Markle, Indiana. 376 vii. Emma Marie Johnson, born May 05, 1901 in ,Wells Co., IN; died December 12, 1978 in Crooked Lake, Angola, IN. She married (1) Frank Snyder; died 1962. She married (2) Fred C. Bennett September 11, 1920 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Frank Snyder: Place of birth is a guess More About Fred Bennett and Emma Johnson: Marriage: September 11, 1920, ,Allen Co., Indiana 377 viii. Claud W. Johnson, born July 21, 1904 in ,Wells Co., Indiana; died June 23, 1974 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 378 ix. Sylvia Blanch Johnson, born January 16, 1906 in ,Wells Co., Indiana; died January 15, 1988 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. + 379 x. Robert Lynn Johnson, born October 06, 1908 in ,Wells Co., Indiana; died October 04, 1970. 380 xi. Johnson, born April 26, 1912 in Wells Co., Indiana. Notes for Johnson: Birth record, Wells County, Indiana - Book H-11, page 62 - evidently died near birth or ver y young 195. Joanna E. R.6 Johnson (Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 02, 1873 in Jefferson Twp., Wells County, Indiana, and died August 21, 1965 in Sherwood, Michigan. She married Julian C. Pequignot May 19, 1903 in ,Wells County, Indiana. He was born April 11, 1877 in ,Eel River Twp., Allen Co., Indiana, and died July 21, 1964 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Joanna E. R. Johnson: Info from Steven Pequignot,Gertrude Kramer & Jacob Johnson Bible Middle initial E. from Jacob Johnson family Bible Obit: Mrs. Joana R. Pequignot, 92, of 3438 E. Dupont Road, died at 5 p.m. yesterday while vi siting at the home of her son, Franklin Pequignot in Sherwood, Michigan. She was a native o f Wells County and had lived here 61 years. She was a member of St. Vincent's Catholic Churc h and its Rosary Society. Also surviving are five other sons, Charles W., Arthur F. and Gary M., all of Fort Wayne , Lawrence J. of Cedarville, and John J., Clearwater, Florida; a daughter, Mrs.Joseph Kramer , Erie, Pennsylvania; 19 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. The body was brought to D. O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home where friends may call afte r 7 p.m. today. Services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home and 9:30 a.m. in St. Vincent's Chur ch, Rev. Lawrence J. Fettig officiating. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery. 58 Descendants of BIDDLE The Rosary Society will have services at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Fort Way ne Journal- Gazette, Aug. 22, 1965 Funeral Card: In Memory of Joanna E. Pequignot, Born, September 2, 1873, At Rest, August 21 , 1965 - Final Resting Place, Catholic Cemetery I had her death date as Aug. 22, but Memory Card from Funeral Home said Aug. 21. Notes for Julian C. Pequignot: Info from Steven Pequignot (Pequignot line genealogist), Gertrude Kramer, Fort Wayne Catholi c Cemetery records, census records, Jacob Johnson Bible Gertrude gave Julian's mother's name as Josephine F. Greve, born in Paris, France - Steve gav e Grivet Julian was a farmer in St. Joseph Twp., Allen County, Indiana. OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY: In observance of their golden wedding anniversay, Mr. & Mrs. Julian C. P equignot will entertain with a reception Sunday May 10, from 2:p.m. until 4 p.m. at their hom e on Dupont Road. The couple was married May 19, 1903, in Fort Wayne. They have one daughter , Mrs. Joseph Kramer and six sons, John, Gary, Frank, Arthur, Charles, all of Fort Wayne, an d Lawrence, Centerville. They have 19 grandchildren. OBIT: Funeral services for Julian C. Pequignot, 87, of 3438 E. Dupont Road, will be at 9 a.m ., Thursday in the D. O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Vincent's Catho lic Church. Rev. Lawrence Fettig officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Mr . Pequignot died at 1:30 a.m. yesterday at his residence. A life-long resident of Allen Count y, he was a retired farmer and a member of St. Vincent's Church and its Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife, Joanna; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Kramer, Erie, Pa.; six sons, Lawren ce J., Cedarville, Charles, Arthur F. and Gary M., all of Fort Wayne, Franklin M., Sherwood , Michigan and John J. Clearwater, Florida; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Fleckenstein, Miss Lou ise Pequignot and Mrs. Theodore Bohn, all of Fort Wayne; a brother, Albert, Fort Wayne; 19 gr andchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Hol y Name Society will hold Rosary services at 8 a.m. today. Fort Wayne Jour nal Gazette, July 22, 1964 Gertrude - Richard, son of Art, had the pictures of Jacob and Elizabeth Johnson and lives wit h his mother in Fort Wayne - he runs the used car lot that once was Art's Frank had no children - Lawrence's wife (1996) is still alive and lives in Leo Mrs. Joe (Gertrude) Kramer 3141 Oakdale Parkway Erie, PA 16505 Charles was a farmer and employed at General Electric for 20 years. His farm was the SE plo t at Interstate 69 and Dupont Road. In 1993 only the old barn was still standing. This inf o from Steven L. Pequignot OBIT: Gary M Pequignot, 76, died at 5:35 p.m. Thursday at Lutheran Hospital. A lifelong resid ent of Fort Wayne, he retired from General Electric after 32 years. Surviving are his sister , Gertrude M. Kramer of Erie,Penn.; and 19 nieces and nephews. Services at 11 a.m. Monday a t St. Vincent Catholic Church, 8669 Auburn Road. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday w ith wake services at 8:30 p.m. at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Av e. Calling one hour before services at the church. Burial in Highland Park. Cemetery. Memor ials to Senior Citizens Center or Allen County Heart Association or the church. Steven L. Pequignot states that Gary never married. Steven is related to Julian Pequignot an d does the genealogy for the Pequignot line. More About Julian Pequignot and Joanna Johnson: 59 Descendants of BIDDLE Marriage: May 19, 1903, ,Wells County, Indiana Children of Joanna Johnson and Julian Pequignot are: + 381 i. Lawrence Julian7 Pequignot, born July 18, 1904 in ,Eel River Twp., Allen Co., Indiana; died January 18, 1977 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 382 ii. Charles W. Pequignot, born November 04, 1906 in ,Eel River Twp., Allen Co., Indiana; died December 05, 1976 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 383 iii. Arthur F. Pequignot, born July 12, 1908 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana; died February 11, 1988 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 384 iv. Franklin M. Pequignot, born March 08, 1910 in ,Allen Co., Indiana; died December 07, 1965 in Sherwood, Michigan. 385 v. Gary Morris Pequignot, born November 04, 1912 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana; died August 10, 1989 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. + 386 vi. Gertrude Mary Pequignot, born May 05, 1914 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 387 vii. Johnny Joseph Pequignot, born June 04, 1916 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana; died April 21, 1967 in Clearwater, Florida. 199. A. John6 Johnson (Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 1860 in of Jefferson twp, Wells, IN, and died March 19, 1923. He married Elvira Jane Dobbins December 24, 1882 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. She was born October 07, 1864 in ,Starke Co., Illinois, and died April 05, 1948. Notes for A. John Johnson: John committed suicide - Wells Co., Indiana - Took off his clothes, laid them on the ground , and walked out onto ice until he went through and drowned Lived Tiletown, west of Ossia n - info James Lynn Johnson Census 1910 - Wells Co., IN Union Twp. Marriage record - book 15, page 148 Child #2 - Albert Henry had no children Lived part time in Haines City, Florida - also of Ossian - had a foster daughter or step daughter -no other children info from LaEtta Johnson BurgerAge 19 in 1880, Jefferson Twp, Wells Co, In 2000, From Marge Kientz:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: John committed suicide - Wells Co., Indiana - Took off his clothes, laid them on the ground , and walked out onto ice until he went through and drowned Lived Tiletown, west of Ossia n - info James Lynn Johnson Census 1910 - Wells Co., IN Union Twp. Marriage record - book 15, page 148 Child #2 - Albert Henry had no children Lived part time in Haines City, Florida - also of Ossian - had a foster daughter or step daughter -no other children info from LaEtta Johnson Burger ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Notes for Elvira Jane Dobbins: "Ella" More About A. Johnson and Elvira Dobbins: Marriage: December 24, 1882, ,Allen Co., Indiana 60 Descendants of BIDDLE Children of A. Johnson and Elvira Dobbins are: + 388 i. Bessie B.7 Johnson, born March 25, 1883 in ,Allen Co., Indiana; died January 04, 1947 in Zanesville, Allen Co., IN. 389 ii. Albert Henry Johnson, born December 19, 1887 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana; died August 18, 1973 in Wells Comm.Hosp., Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. He married Mary Estella Nicholson September 13, 1913 in ,Allen Co., Indiana; born July 12, 1892; died February 04, 1972 in Haines City, Florida. Notes for Mary Estella Nicholson: Elzey Funeral Home Records: Foster Step-daughter - no name Info from LaEtta Johnson Burger, but according to marriage record Estella was born in 1891 - Marriage record: book 39, page 459, Allen County, Indiana Funeral Service Announcement: Services for Mrs. Estella M. Johnson, 80, formerly of Fort Way ne and Ossian...... Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, a former employe e of Wolf & Dessauer, died Friday. Surviving are her husband, Albert and several nieces and n ephews. More About Albert Johnson and Mary Nicholson: Marriage: September 13, 1913, ,Allen Co., Indiana + 390 iii. Effa Johnson, born March 23, 1895. + 391 iv. William Clayton Johnson, born December 30, 1897 in ,Wells Co., Indiana; died December 31, 1975 in Community Hosp., Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. 201. ISAAC ABRAHAM6 Johnson (Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 02, 1864 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana, and died February 16, 1934 in Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana. He married ELIZABETH C. Smith March 31, 1887 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. She was born March 01, 1868 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana, and died December 11, 1919 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for ISAAC ABRAHAM Johnson: 1989, Jana Reid: Age 16 in 1880 Jefferson Twp, Wells Co, IN 2000, From Marge Kientz:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Marriage - Book 17, page 188 Obit: Isaac A. Johnson, 71, lifelong resident of Allen County, died Sunday night at East Hav en hospital in Richmond, where he had been a patient six years. Survivors include three sons , Alfred, Ralph and James Johnson,of Yoder; Three daughters, Mrs. Alex Peake and Mrs. Ben H . Taylor of Yoder, and Mrs. Harold Messich of this city; 21 grandchildren; two brothers, Cha rles of Zanesville and Henry Johnson of Yoder, and three sisters, Mrs. Melvin McConkey of Wau seon, Ohio, Mrs. William Crow of this city and Mrs. Jules Pequignot of near Fort Wayne; Th e body was brought to Elzey & Sons Funeral Home at Ossian and will be taken to the home of Mr s. Taylor today. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fairv iew Church of God, Rev. B. T. Yeager officiating. Burial will be in Uniontown Cemetery. Obit : ...died of paralysis ISAAC was a farmer and logger. The sawmills came through and bought timber. Isaac sawed and h auled logs and bolts, which were shorter than logs, to the railroad in Sheldon, now Yoder. Ja mes and Alfred also did this. Isaac and his brother Charlie farmed the Jacob Johnson place af ter their father died. Isaac and his brothers, Charlie and Hank, would walk through the woods, from the county line , to go to church at the Fairview Church of God when they were still living with their parent s. 61 Descendants of BIDDLE Isaac's body was viewed at the home place, which was now the home of Ben & Almira Taylor. I t was so cold when he died that they had trouble getting the grave dug. The workers built a f ire in one end and after so long moved the fire to the other end and dug in the end that ha d thawed a little. They repeated this procedure until they had the grave dug. Bert Johnson, b rother of Dee, had a woman "medium" bring him out from Fort Wayne for the funeral. She said t hat she had gotten a message that someone would die the day of Isaac's funeral. No one did o f course. Bert was a hobo and rode the rails. Uncle Charlie Johnson, Isaac's brother, had a " spell" (heart attack?) on that day and did not get tt go to the grave yard for the funeral. I (Marge Kientz) can remember seeing Isaac in the casket at Aunt Almira's and being a flowe r girl at the funeral. Flower girls carried the funeral arrangements into the church, back ou t of the church, and from the hearse to the grave. Isaac first bought 13.33 acres. It had a house on it and the former owner kept chickens in it . Then he bought 15 more acres, and added another 16 acres. He then sold 16 acres to Mason Sw ank. (Mrs. Swank would go to her garden on the back of their property and slip over to see El izabeth, when Elizabeth was sick. She wouldn't dare stay, because she said Mason would bea t her if he found out.) Isaac's and Elizabeth's home burned when James was a very young child, around, 4 or 5. Isaa c had gone to Fort Wayne and when he stepped off the interurban at Sheldon (Yoder) someone to ld him his house had burned. James remembers being called in for his meal, but not going rig ht in. Before he went in, the house was on fire. Ralph and Alfred were out hunting when the h ouse caught on fire. The kitchen had a shed roof at that time and the fire was caused by a fi re in the chimney. At this time, Elizabeth and the young children, James and Marie, went fro m home to home, staying 3 or 4 days at each home, until a new home was built. James remember s staying at his Uncle Zack Smith's, Jake Smith's and Emma Kitchen Prough's. Alfred stayed a t his grandfather Jacob's. James did not remember where Susie stayed. Isaac and Ralph staye d at Bill Keller's while they were building a milk house. After the milk house was finished , Isaac and Ralph stayed in it and built the homeplace. Uncle Harvey Johnson went back into t he woods and hewed out some sills so that Isaac could add two extra rooms to the home. Aft er the house burned, misfortune seemed to follow. He had a team of horses that someone offer ed $450.00 for them. He did not sell. One died one year and then the other the next year. I saac kept enough cows for their own use, raised hogs, turkeys, guineas, ducks, geese, corn, o ats, garden vegetables, currants, gooseberries, had a quince tree, and raised bees for the ho ney. The guineas would squawk when someone came. They were good "watchdogs." The guinea mea t would turn blue if you chased them and scared them before killing them. Elizabeth would us e a stick to knock the guinea out before killing one. Elizabeth, Susie and Almira milked th e cows. Isaac would butcher a hog as soon as the weather got cool and as soon as that was eat en, then they butchered enough to last a year. They put the meat in a barrel and salted it. W hen spring came, they put the meat in the smokehouse and smoked it to keep it through the sum mer. They fried the sausage and canned it, or put it in a crock and covered it with lard. The y would have 2 or 3 cans of lard after butchering. The neighbors all helped at butchering tim e. They did not have much beef, as they kept just enough cows for milk. They kept what mil k they wanted to use and used the rest for slop for the hogs. If they found a large turtle do wn at the creek, Isaac would put it in the slop barrel and fatten it up, and then they had tu rtle soup. Elizabeth made smearcase before they got their cream separator. They made one trip a week to Knight's store at Zanesville for supplies. They usually went b y Aunt Beck's on the way. One time when Aunt Almira was taking butter and eggs to market, Jam es was driving the buggy and they stopped to pick up Nellie (Aunt Beck's daughter). James wa s small and had to sit on Nellie's lap. A truck came along with its windows flapping. It scar ed the horse, she turned around right in the middle of the road, upset the buggy and Almira l anded in the ditch with the butter and eggs. They picked the ducks and geese every year for the feathers and down. They made feather bed s and pillows. They had straw ticks and put the feather beds on top of the straw ticks. Jame s said that they did not always have a feather bed to put on top. Isaac raised broom corn and made brooms. He had a hand operated broom machine. He purchased i t from Uncle Julian Pequignot. He sold brooms to people who came to the house to buy them. H e made house and barn brooms. 62 Descendants of BIDDLE Isaac also raised sugar cane, haulded it to the sugar cane mill and had it made into sorghum . There were two big maple trees in the yard and these were tapped. The sugar water was pu t on the cook stove and boiled down for syrup and candy. James remembers the good homemade bread that his mother, Elizabeth, made. One time when the b read did not rise as it should have, and of course it was baked anyway, Mel Johnson ate wit h the family. Alfred told him it was "baker's bread." Mel went home and told his mother tha t he never wanted any more "baker's bread." Both Aunt Almira and James recall that they had a lot of "mursh" (mush). this is interestin g because mush is to the Pennsylvania Scotch-Irish as a dish of baked beans is to a New Engla nder. The Johnsons came from the Scotch-Irish area of PA. and were probably of that ethnic gr oup. They had meat and gravy for breakfast. The milk was kept in a crock in the stairway to the up stairs. They heated the house with "a big old wood stove." In the kitchen. They had a wood stove an d a cook stove, both using the same chimney. Of course, there was an outside toilet and a path, and of course, no lights. Ben and almira h ad gas lights installed sometime after they moved to the farm. James said no one had a lawn mower. It was his job each day to let the cows out into the road . He then went south to the bridge and watched that they did not go beyond that point. Someo ne at the house would watch to see that they did not go north of the house. This kept the gr ass along the road and in the yard from getting too high. Isaac suffered from Asthma. He slept on a cot by the stove in the kitchen because of this. H e would get up at night and put some powder, "Asthmador," in a saucer, heat it and breate th e fumes. Even as a child, James got up at night to keep the fire going for his father. Jame s would get a glass of milk from the crock and some "mursh" before going back to bed. Isaac gave each daughter a cow when they married. Alfred and Ralph each received a horse. Helen and James moved to the farm to take care of Isaac soon after they were married. Isaac t hen sold the farm to Ben and Almira, and Helen and James moved to Yoder bringing Isaac and Ma rie with them. Isaac stayed with Ralph and Tolless, when Marjorie was born. While there, he h ad a stroke. Isaac developed senility or possibly Alzheimer's disease. He would wander away f rom home and it became impossible for Helen to watch him while taking care of small children . Isaac went to the Old Folks Home in Allen, Co., and then was sent to Richmond Hospital wher e he died. With the medicine that is available today, he probably would not have had to be se nt to Richmond. Behind the Yoder elevator, was a saw mill. Someone asked Isaac if he would take his wagon ba ck there and help load the motor from the saw mill. The man cut the wire from the motor, bu t it was still connected to the electricity. The man was stuck fast to motor. Isaac tried t o pull him off and he became fastened also. Someone ran to the electric sub-station by the i nter-urban station and had them disconnect the electricity. It was a lower voltage than we h ave today, or it would probably have killed both of them. Almira remembers that a favorite song of Elizabeth's was "Ninety and Nine." She would sing i t as she had Almira comb her hair. James remembers that another favorite song of hers was "Th e Lily of the Valley." Family tradition states that Elizabeth's father, Finley Smith, gave the land on which the Fai rview Church of God is built. Both Elizabeth and Isaac were converted at that church and wer e members there. (The abstract of the church states that the land was bought for $50.00 fro m Jacob Smith, (Finley's father.) Isaac always told the story about a certain place in a local road that was haunted. He told t hat people would go down the road and the horse would just stop. The person in the buggy coul d see someone in the road, but when 63 Descendants of BIDDLE they got out of the buggy, there would be no one there. A nother story that James always heard was about the Watkins peddler. The peddler had an enclos ed buggy. It had doors on each side and could be locked. He drove a team of ponies and on th e old ditch road, now Ardmore Ave., there was a lot of brush on each side. Several people wer e robbed there. The Watkins man would get our of his wagon, lock it, start the horses on hom e by themselves, and he would cut across the woods to keep from being robbed. Elizabeth always kept Watkins liniment and cough medicine at the home. One time, Alfred and R alph began to argument about who was going to get the first dose of cough medicine. Elizabet h got the wrong bottle and Alfred received a dose of liniment. Needless to say, Ralph did no t want any. For a nose bleed, they put a nickle under the upper lip. When Susie was young, s he got hold of carbolic acid and took some. She didn't know what she was doing. Elizabeth cal led the Dr. from Zanesville. She took it a second time when she was older. She tried to commi t suicide at that time. Isaac and Elizabeth raised a boy named Charlie Powell. James said he did not know who this bo y's parents were. James said that he could not remember which, but that either Wesley's or Curtis' grave was ro bbed. This was discovered a day or two after they were buried. Grandpa Isaac said that it loo ked as though the robbers had put a rod into the gound and pried the casket out of the ground . The ground was caved in. This was not uncommon in those days, as the body could be sold t o a surgeon for research. He remembers hearing that one of the young boys died in Isaac's arm s and that the other one was on the floor and just fell over dead. James remembers "Old Junk Snyder" coming through and calling, "Any rags, any bottles, any bon es"? James also remembered that his father Isaac let any itinerant - peddler, hobo, bum - whatever , sleep in the barn. One night James put his horse in the stall and reached for some straw t o feed the horse. Instead of straw, he took hold of a man in the straw. When James and Helen moved to Yoder, Isaac came with them. He brought a team of horses, wago n and harnesses to town. He sold the team of horses and wagon to Jenkins at Uniontown and bo ught a horse and buggy from Alf Rice. He kept it in Reed's barn. The horse stepped on Isaac' s toe and took Isaac's toe nail off! Isaac Johnson family - 1900 census, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Marriage - Book 17, page 188 Obit: Isaac A. Johnson, 71, lifelong resident of Allen County, died Sunday night at East Hav en hospital in Richmond, where he had been a patient six years. Survivors include three sons , Alfred, Ralph and James Johnson,of Yoder; Three daughters, Mrs. Alex Peake and Mrs. Ben H . Taylor of Yoder, and Mrs. Harold Messich of this city; 21 grandchildren; two brothers, Cha rles of Zanesville and Henry Johnson of Yoder, and three sisters, Mrs. Melvin McConkey of Wau seon, Ohio, Mrs. William Crow of this city and Mrs. Jules Pequignot of near Fort Wayne; Th e body was brought to Elzey & Sons Funeral Home at Ossian and will be taken to the home of Mr s. Taylor today. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fairv iew Church of God, Rev. B. T. Yeager officiating. Burial will be in Uniontown Cemetery. Obit : ...died of paralysis ISAAC was a farmer and logger. The sawmills came through and bought timber. Isaac sawed and h auled logs and bolts, which were shorter than logs, to the railroad in Sheldon, now Yoder. Ja mes and Alfred also did this. Isaac and his brother Charlie farmed the Jacob Johnson place af ter their father died. Isaac and his brothers, Charlie and Hank, would walk through the woods, from the county line , to go to church at the Fairview Church of God when they were still living with their parent s. Isaac's body was viewed at the home place, which was now the home of Ben & Almira Taylor. I t was so cold when he died that they had trouble getting the grave dug. The workers built a f ire in one end and after so long moved the fire to the other end and dug in the end that ha d thawed a little. They repeated this procedure until they had the grave dug. Bert Johnson, b rother of Dee, had a woman "medium" bring him out from Fort Wayne 64 Descendants of BIDDLE for the funeral. She said t hat she had gotten a message that someone would die the day of Isaac's funeral. No one did o f course. Bert was a hobo and rode the rails. Uncle Charlie Johnson, Isaac's brother, had a " spell" (heart attack?) on that day and did not get tt go to the grave yard for the funeral. I (Marge Kientz) can remember seeing Isaac in the casket at Aunt Almira's and being a flowe r girl at the funeral. Flower girls carried the funeral arrangements into the church, back ou t of the church, and from the hearse to the grave. Isaac first bought 13.33 acres. It had a house on it and the former owner kept chickens in it . Then he bought 15 more acres, and added another 16 acres. He then sold 16 acres to Mason Sw ank. (Mrs. Swank would go to her garden on the back of their property and slip over to see El izabeth, when Elizabeth was sick. She wouldn't dare stay, because she said Mason would bea t her if he found out.) Isaac's and Elizabeth's home burned when James was a very young child, around, 4 or 5. Isaa c had gone to Fort Wayne and when he stepped off the interurban at Sheldon (Yoder) someone to ld him his house had burned. James remembers being called in for his meal, but not going rig ht in. Before he went in, the house was on fire. Ralph and Alfred were out hunting when the h ouse caught on fire. The kitchen had a shed roof at that time and the fire was caused by a fi re in the chimney. At this time, Elizabeth and the young children, James and Marie, went fro m home to home, staying 3 or 4 days at each home, until a new home was built. James remember s staying at his Uncle Zack Smith's, Jake Smith's and Emma Kitchen Prough's. Alfred stayed a t his grandfather Jacob's. James did not remember where Susie stayed. Isaac and Ralph staye d at Bill Keller's while they were building a milk house. After the milk house was finished , Isaac and Ralph stayed in it and built the homeplace. Uncle Harvey Johnson went back into t he woods and hewed out some sills so that Isaac could add two extra rooms to the home. Aft er the house burned, misfortune seemed to follow. He had a team of horses that someone offer ed $450.00 for them. He did not sell. One died one year and then the other the next year. I saac kept enough cows for their own use, raised hogs, turkeys, guineas, ducks, geese, corn, o ats, garden vegetables, currants, gooseberries, had a quince tree, and raised bees for the ho ney. The guineas would squawk when someone came. They were good "watchdogs." The guinea mea t would turn blue if you chased them and scared them before killing them. Elizabeth would us e a stick to knock the guinea out before killing one. Elizabeth, Susie and Almira milked th e cows. Isaac would butcher a hog as soon as the weather got cool and as soon as that was eat en, then they butchered enough to last a year. They put the meat in a barrel and salted it. W hen spring came, they put the meat in the smokehouse and smoked it to keep it through the sum mer. They fried the sausage and canned it, or put it in a crock and covered it with lard. The y would have 2 or 3 cans of lard after butchering. The neighbors all helped at butchering tim e. They did not have much beef, as they kept just enough cows for milk. They kept what mil k they wanted to use and used the rest for slop for the hogs. If they found a large turtle do wn at the creek, Isaac would put it in the slop barrel and fatten it up, and then they had tu rtle soup. Elizabeth made smearcase before they got their cream separator. They made one trip a week to Knight's store at Zanesville for supplies. They usually went b y Aunt Beck's on the way. One time when Aunt Almira was taking butter and eggs to market, Jam es was driving the buggy and they stopped to pick up Nellie (Aunt Beck's daughter). James wa s small and had to sit on Nellie's lap. A truck came along with its windows flapping. It scar ed the horse, she turned around right in the middle of the road, upset the buggy and Almira l anded in the ditch with the butter and eggs. They picked the ducks and geese every year for the feathers and down. They made feather bed s and pillows. They had straw ticks and put the feather beds on top of the straw ticks. Jame s said that they did not always have a feather bed to put on top. Isaac raised broom corn and made brooms. He had a hand operated broom machine. He purchased i t from Uncle Julian Pequignot. He sold brooms to people who came to the house to buy them. H e made house and barn brooms. Isaac also raised sugar cane, haulded it to the sugar cane mill and had it made into sorghum . There were two big maple trees in the yard and these were tapped. The sugar water was pu t on the cook stove and boiled down for syrup and candy. 65 Descendants of BIDDLE James remembers the good homemade bread that his mother, Elizabeth, made. One time when the b read did not rise as it should have, and of course it was baked anyway, Mel Johnson ate wit h the family. Alfred told him it was "baker's bread." Mel went home and told his mother tha t he never wanted any more "baker's bread." Both Aunt Almira and James recall that they had a lot of "mursh" (mush). this is interestin g because mush is to the Pennsylvania Scotch-Irish as a dish of baked beans is to a New Engla nder. The Johnsons came from the Scotch-Irish area of PA. and were probably of that ethnic gr oup. They had meat and gravy for breakfast. The milk was kept in a crock in the stairway to the up stairs. They heated the house with "a big old wood stove." In the kitchen. They had a wood stove an d a cook stove, both using the same chimney. Of course, there was an outside toilet and a path, and of course, no lights. Ben and almira h ad gas lights installed sometime after they moved to the farm. James said no one had a lawn mower. It was his job each day to let the cows out into the road . He then went south to the bridge and watched that they did not go beyond that point. Someo ne at the house would watch to see that they did not go north of the house. This kept the gr ass along the road and in the yard from getting too high. Isaac suffered from Asthma. He slept on a cot by the stove in the kitchen because of this. H e would get up at night and put some powder, "Asthmador," in a saucer, heat it and breate th e fumes. Even as a child, James got up at night to keep the fire going for his father. Jame s would get a glass of milk from the crock and some "mursh" before going back to bed. Isaac gave each daughter a cow when they married. Alfred and Ralph each received a horse. Helen and James moved to the farm to take care of Isaac soon after they were married. Isaac t hen sold the farm to Ben and Almira, and Helen and James moved to Yoder bringing Isaac and Ma rie with them. Isaac stayed with Ralph and Tolless, when Marjorie was born. While there, he h ad a stroke. Isaac developed senility or possibly Alzheimer's disease. He would wander away f rom home and it became impossible for Helen to watch him while taking care of small children . Isaac went to the Old Folks Home in Allen, Co., and then was sent to Richmond Hospital wher e he died. With the medicine that is available today, he probably would not have had to be se nt to Richmond. Behind the Yoder elevator, was a saw mill. Someone asked Isaac if he would take his wagon ba ck there and help load the motor from the saw mill. The man cut the wire from the motor, bu t it was still connected to the electricity. The man was stuck fast to motor. Isaac tried t o pull him off and he became fastened also. Someone ran to the electric sub-station by the i nter-urban station and had them disconnect the electricity. It was a lower voltage than we h ave today, or it would probably have killed both of them. Almira remembers that a favorite song of Elizabeth's was "Ninety and Nine." She would sing i t as she had Almira comb her hair. James remembers that another favorite song of hers was "Th e Lily of the Valley." Family tradition states that Elizabeth's father, Finley Smith, gave the land on which the Fai rview Church of God is built. Both Elizabeth and Isaac were converted at that church and wer e members there. (The abstract of the church states that the land was bought for $50.00 fro m Jacob Smith, (Finley's father.) Isaac always told the story about a certain place in a local road that was haunted. He told t hat people would go down the road and the horse would just stop. The person in the buggy coul d see someone in the road, but when they got out of the buggy, there would be no one there. A nother story that James always heard was about the Watkins peddler. The peddler had an enclos ed buggy. It had doors on each side and could be locked. He drove a team of ponies and on th e old ditch road, now Ardmore Ave., there was a lot of brush on each side. Several people wer e robbed there. The Watkins man would get our of his wagon, lock it, start the horses on hom e by themselves, and he would cut across the woods to keep from being robbed. 66 Descendants of BIDDLE Elizabeth always kept Watkins liniment and cough medicine at the home. One time, Alfred and R alph began to argument about who was going to get the first dose of cough medicine. Elizabet h got the wrong bottle and Alfred received a dose of liniment. Needless to say, Ralph did no t want any. For a nose bleed, they put a nickle under the upper lip. When Susie was young, s he got hold of carbolic acid and took some. She didn't know what she was doing. Elizabeth cal led the Dr. from Zanesville. She took it a second time when she was older. She tried to commi t suicide at that time. Isaac and Elizabeth raised a boy named Charlie Powell. James said he did not know who this bo y's parents were. James said that he could not remember which, but that either Wesley's or Curtis' grave was ro bbed. This was discovered a day or two after they were buried. Grandpa Isaac said that it loo ked as though the robbers had put a rod into the gound and pried the casket out of the ground . The ground was caved in. This was not uncommon in those days, as the body could be sold t o a surgeon for research. He remembers hearing that one of the young boys died in Isaac's arm s and that the other one was on the floor and just fell over dead. James remembers "Old Junk Snyder" coming through and calling, "Any rags, any bottles, any bon es"? James also remembered that his father Isaac let any itinerant - peddler, hobo, bum - whatever , sleep in the barn. One night James put his horse in the stall and reached for some straw t o feed the horse. Instead of straw, he took hold of a man in the straw. When James and Helen moved to Yoder, Isaac came with them. He brought a team of horses, wago n and harnesses to town. He sold the team of horses and wagon to Jenkins at Uniontown and bo ught a horse and buggy from Alf Rice. He kept it in Reed's barn. The horse stepped on Isaac' s toe and took Isaac's toe nail off! Isaac Johnson family - 1900 census, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana Notes for ELIZABETH C. Smith: Elizabeth died in 1919, but her tombstone has the date 1916. Her tombstone was purchased sev eral years after she died, and a mistake was made. Elizabeth died of intestional tuberculosis. Aunt Almira said it was called the Bloody Flux. M ost of the family came down with the influenza during that great epidemic in 1918. Elizabet h was never well after that. She did not eat anything for a month before she died. She told I saac, "Pa", in the fall that she was going to die and she wanted him to stay in the house wit h her. She also wanted to see her sister Nora Prough before she died. Nora lived in Michiga n and Elizabeth died the day Nora arrived to see her. She asked Nora to look after Ralph. Th ere were no funeral homes at that time. The undertaker would prepare the body right in the ho me for burial. More About ISAAC Johnson and ELIZABETH Smith: Marriage: March 31, 1887, ,Allen Co., Indiana Children of ISAAC Johnson and ELIZABETH Smith are: 392 i. Wesley7 Johnson, born May 01, 1888 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana; died May 16, 1888 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. 393 ii. Curtis Johnson, born October 15, 1889 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana; died June 15, 1890 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. + 394 iii. Susie Eva Johnson, born June 03, 1891 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana; died February 07, 1961 in Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana. + 395 iv. Alfred Hardesty Johnson, born December 13, 1894 in ,Wells Co., Indiana; died February 02, 1990 in in home, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana. + 396 v. Ralph Jacob Johnson, born February 20, 1897 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana; died October 27, 1981 in St. Joseph Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 397 vi. Almira Elizabeth Johnson, born May 02, 1900 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. + 398 vii. JAMES LYNN Johnson, born March 18, 1903 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana; died November 26, 1994 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. 67 Descendants of BIDDLE + 399 viii. Wilmetta Marie Johnson, born November 09, 1914 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana; died December 13, 1981 in Cooper Nursing Home, Wells Co., Bluffton, Indiana. 202. Rebecca Arbell6 Johnson (Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 12, 1869 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., IN, and died November 12, 1944 in 3216 Broadway, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married William Crow December 27, 1890 in ,Wells Co., Indiana. He was born 1862, and died Abt. August 07, 1948 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Rebecca Arbell Johnson: Aunt Beck - lived in Fort Wayne, north of Sophia Johnson on Broadway. OBIT: Mrs. Rebecca Arbell Crow, 75, of 3216 Broadway, died Sunday at 12:15 p.m. at her resid ence of a cerebral hemorrhage. She was a member of Uniontown Christian Church. Survivors incl ude the husband, William; a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd L. Parker of Wayne; a son, Cleo H. Crow of t his city; two sisters, Mrs. Julian Pequignot, this city; and Mrs. Susie McConkey, Wauseon, O. ; a brother, Henry S. Johnson, Waynedale and two grandchildren. The body, taken to McCom b & Sons funeral home, will be returned to the residence today, where friends may call afte r 7 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the residence, with in terment in Prairie Grove cemetery. Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Nov. 13, 1944, 2:3 Notes for William Crow: Marriage record: book C-7, page 433, Wells County, Indiana Frank had a head injury when young, and had seizures. He died about 27 yrs old. - James L. J ohnson & Russell Johnson were among the pallbearers - Cleo ran for sheriff of Allen Co., earl y 30's - Bill had a home in Fort Wayne and a farm on Highway 3 & Yoder Road. Bill gave the fa rm to Nellie and the house in FW to Cleo. Frank was deceased at that time. Bill Crow live d at the S.E. corner of Yoder Road and State Road 3, now Indianapolis Road, and ran a ravelin g steam saw mill. In the early 1900's, the driver of the engine roceeded to cross a bridg e a little west and north of the Crow School. The ridge gave way, and the steam engine overtu rned, scalding the driver to death. This info from James Lynn Johnson OBIT: William Crow, 85, died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, at his home, 3216 Broadway. His Wife, Reb ecca, died in 1944. Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Nellie Parker, Waynedale; one son, Cle o H. Crow, Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Isabelle Walker, Markle; one brother, Fred Crow, Mark le; two grandchildren; and 1 gr-grandchild. The body, taken to the D. O. McComb and Sons F uneral Home, will be returned to the residence this noon, when friends may call. Funeral serv ices will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the residence. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cem etery. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Aug. 8, 1947 Frank never married Obit: Frank J. Crow, 25, dies near Zanesville - died Monday night at the home of his parents , William and Rebecca Crow, near Zanesville. His death followed a short illness. Mr. Crow wa s born April 1, 1898 in Lafayette Township, Allen County where he died. Surviving are the par ents, a sister, Mrs. Lloyd Parker of Fort Wayne, and a brother, Henry Crow, at home. Funera l services will be held Thursday at 2 at the residence, in charge of the Rev. Eddy, and inter ment will be at Prairie Grove. More About William Crow and Rebecca Johnson: Marriage: December 27, 1890, ,Wells Co., Indiana Children of Rebecca Johnson and William Crow are: 400 i. Cleo7 Crow. He married Donna Barrett. Notes for Donna Barrett: No children 68 Descendants of BIDDLE + 401 ii. Nellie Hazel Crow, born July 23, 1892 in Lafayette Twp., Allen Co., Indiana; died September 09, 1967 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 402 iii. Frank J. Crow, born April 01, 1898 in ,Lafayette Twp., Allen Co., Indiana; died August 20, 1923 in Zanesville, Lafayette Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. 203. Henry Seymour6 Johnson (Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 23, 1876 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana, and died February 15, 1952 in Liberty Mills, Wabash Co., Indiana. He married (1) Sophia Nan Young August 19, 1896 in Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana. She was born July 11, 1874 in near Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana, and died January 23, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married (2) Cora B. Abbott October 27, 1945. Notes for Henry Seymour Johnson: Nearly all the information on the Henry Seymour Johnson line was compiled by Julie Hendricks , 7909 Yoder Rd., Yoder, Ind, Dec.1984 from family records. resided rural Ossian, Fort Wayne, & Yoder, Indiana OBIT: Henry S. Johnson, 75, died unexpectedly at 4 p.m. Friday in his home at Liberty Mill s after a heart attack. A former employee of the General Electric Co., Mr. Johnson had live d in Liberty Mills for two years. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. Surviving are the widow, Cora ; two sons, Russell and William, both of Waynedale; two daughters, Mrs. Curtis Quackenbush, O ssian, and Mrs. Loyall Weist, Waynedale; a sister, Mrs. Julian Pekuignot (sp.), of near For t Wayne, and three grandchildren. The body will be taken home Sunday and funeral service s will be conducted at 12 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Ossian- Fort Wayn e News-Sentinel, Sat., Feb. 16, 1952 Notes for Sophia Nan Young: OBIT: Mrs. Sophia N. Johnson, formerly of 3433 Broadway, died at 2:05 a.m. today in a loca l nursing home where she had been a patient three weeks. Mrs. Johnson was born in Wells County and had lived in Yoder before coming to Fort Wayne i n 1938. She was a member of Fairview Church of God, near Yoder. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Curtis Quackenbush, Ossian, and Mrs. Loyell (sp.) Weist , Lafayette Township; two sons, Russell, Fulton, Michigan, and William W., Waynedale; four gr andchildren, and one great- grandchild. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Elze y Home for Funerals, Waynedale. The Rev. Harold Mishler will officiate, and burial will be i n Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. (Thi s obit probably includes Margie Carver Ditmar, raised by Curt & Hilda Quackenbush and dau. Cl audia as great-grandchild.) Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Thurs., Jan. 23, 1958 More About Henry Johnson and Sophia Young: Marriage: August 19, 1896, Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana More About Henry Johnson and Cora Abbott: Marriage: October 27, 1945 Children of Henry Johnson and Sophia Young are: 403 i. Thelma7 Johnson, born July 1889 in Indiana. + 404 ii. Hilda Johnson, born January 1897 in Indiana; died December 02, 1976 in Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana. + 405 iii. Thelma Irene Johnson, born July 17, 1899 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana; died September 21, 1989 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 406 iv. Russell Harrison Johnson, born May 04, 1902 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana; died May 01, 1965 in Three Rivers, St. Joseph Co., Michigan. + 407 v. William Wesley Johnson, born May 28, 1908 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana. 408 vi. stillborn Johnson, born April 28, 1911; died April 28, 1911. 206. Daniel6 Biddle (Alexander5, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 19, 1860 69 Descendants of BIDDLE in ,Wells County, Indiana, and died October 15, 1931. He married Emma J. Garton September 07, 1883 in ,Wells County, Indiana. More About Daniel Biddle and Emma Garton: Marriage: September 07, 1883, ,Wells County, Indiana Children of Daniel Biddle and Emma Garton are: 409 i. Lewis A.7 Biddle, born Abt. 1886; died April 08, 1888. 410 ii. infant Biddle, born Abt. June 1901; died September 18, 1901. 207. Nelson (James)6 Biddle (Alexander5, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 13, 1869 in ,Wells County, Indiana, and died November 07, 1951 in Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana. He married Alice M. Gibson, daughter of James Gibson and Mary Summers. She was born 1878 in Kingsland, Wells Co., Indiana, and died August 07, 1948. Notes for Nelson (James) Biddle: member of Kingsland Methodist Church ------OBIT: Huntington, Indiana Herald-Press, Wed. Nov. 7, 1951 Nelson Biddle, 82, a native of Wells county and resident of this city since 1927, died at 3 :05 a.m. Wednesday at the Martin Convalescent Home, Roanoke, where he had been for the las t 2 years. He lived at 824 East Taylor street from 1937 until he went to the convalescent hom e. He had been in failing health for some time and was seriously ill four weeks. Mr. Biddle was born May 13, 1869 in Wells county to Alexander and Rebecca Biddle. his marri age was to Alice Gibson who died Aug. 7, 1948. Mr. Biddle was a member of the Methodist church at Kingsland. he was a former Erie employ e and had worked at the Caswell-Runyan company until 1937 when he retired. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Schuler, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Clarence Hower, Markle , Markle; and Mrs. Chester Hower, Griffith; five sons, James, Paul, Harry and Brooks Biddle , this city, and Benarr Biddle, Kingsland; 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; two b rothers, a sister, and two grandchildren are dead. The body was removed to the Bailey mortuary where friends may call and where funeral servic es will be held in the chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Wayne Paulen officiating. Burial will be in the cemetery at Ossian. 1989, Jana: FHL 1,380,342, item 3 & 4, Wells Co, IN Birth Rec: Biddle; male, white; father = Nelson; mother = Alice Gibson; Jul 12, 1911; CH-1; 43 Biddle; male, white; father = Nelson; mother = Alice Gibson; Jun 28, 1917; H-5 2000, From Marge Kientz:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: member of Kingsland Methodist Church ------OBIT: Huntington, Indiana Herald-Press, Wed. Nov. 7, 1951 Nelson Biddle, 82, a native of Wells county and resident of this city since 1927, died at 3 :05 a.m. Wednesday at the Martin Convalescent Home, Roanoke, where he had been for the las t 2 years. He lived at 824 East Taylor street from 1937 until he went to the convalescent hom e. He had been in failing health for some time and was seriously ill four weeks. Mr. Biddle was born May 13, 1869 in Wells county to Alexander and Rebecca Biddle. his marri age was to Alice Gibson who died Aug. 7, 1948. Mr. Biddle was a member of the Methodist church at Kingsland. he was a former Erie employ e and had worked at the Caswell-Runyan company until 1937 when he retired. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Schuler, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Clarence Hower, Markle , Markle; and Mrs. Chester Hower, Griffith; five sons, James, Paul, Harry and Brooks Biddle , this city, and Benarr Biddle, Kingsland; 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; two b rothers, a sister, and two grandchildren are dead. The body was removed to the Bailey mortuary where friends may call and where funeral servic es will be held in the chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Wayne Paulen officiating. 70 Descendants of BIDDLE Burial will be in the cemetery at Ossian. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Children of Nelson Biddle and Alice Gibson are: 411 i. Brooks7 Biddle. 412 ii. Ruth Biddle. She married Lloyd Schuler. Notes for Ruth Biddle: of Fort Wayne 413 iii. Paul Biddle. + 414 iv. Harry Biddle, born June 28, 1917 in Wells Co., Indiana; died June 23, 1964 in 550 S. Jefferson St., Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. 415 v. Lucille Biddle. She married Chester Hower. Notes for Lucille Biddle: of Griffith 416 vi. Della Biddle. She married Clarence Hower. Notes for Della Biddle: of Markle + 417 vii. James Alexander Biddle, born January 29, 1909 in Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana; died October 07, 1971 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. 418 viii. Kenneth Paul Biddle, born July 12, 1911 in Wells Co., Indiana; died January 15, 1967 in 328 Joe St., Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. He married Ruth Lucille Chesterman. Notes for Kenneth Paul Biddle: of Huntington Bailey Funeral Home Records + 419 ix. Bernarr E. Biddle, born January 08, 1914 in Wells Co, Indiana; died December 19, 1974 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana. 420 x. Lewis Brooks Biddle, born August 02, 1921 in Wells Co., Indiana; died April 04, 1976 in 205 Center St., Huntington, Huntington Co., Indaina. He married Pauline Hasty; born June 13, 1920 in Union Twp., Huntington Co., Indiana; died April 04, 1976 in 305 Center St., Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. Notes for Lewis Brooks Biddle: of Huntington Listed as Lewis in obit of James Alexander Biddle ------Bailey Funeral Home Records Notes for Pauline Hasty: Bailey Funeral Home Records 212. Israel A.6 Clark (Rachel Ellen5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) He married Cora Bell BAYES. She was born 1863. Children of Israel Clark and Cora BAYES are: 421 i. Inez7 Clark. + 422 ii. Bert Clark. 423 iii. Mary Clark. 424 iv. Susan Clark. 425 v. Clyde Clark. 426 vi. Lloyd Clark. 214. Tabitha/Talitha Frances6 Clark (Rachel Ellen5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) 71 Descendants of BIDDLE was born August 21, 1861 in Indiana, and died June 15, 1914 in Wauseon OH, Fulton Co.. She married James Ashley Bayes, son of Stephen Bayes and Margaret Pocock. He was born 1859, and died 1943 in Wauseon OH, Fulton Co.. Children of Tabitha/Talitha Clark and James Bayes are: + 427 i. Estella C.7 Bayes, born October 31, 1879 in Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio. 428 ii. Herma Bayes, born September 16, 1882. + 429 iii. Clark Bayes, born April 08, 1886 in Fulton Co., Ohio. + 430 iv. Margaret Ellen Bayes, born September 17, 1892. 219. Marion Stillman6 Biddle (John D.5, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 1874 in Lancaster Twp., Wells Co., Indiana, and died June 03, 1944. He married Dora Koons June 30, 1897 in ,Wells County, Indiana, daughter of John Koons and Mary Kinnerk. She was born August 01, 1876 in Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana, and died January 15, 1955 in Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana. Notes for Marion Stillman Biddle: Info Jeron Biddle & Allen Co. Marriage Records Lived lst road north of Ossian and east 1900 Census, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana - family #209 1910 Census, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana Stillman Biddle, age 34, b. IN, Dora 33, Phyllis 12, Oakly 10, Scott 8, Ned B. 5, Mary 3 More About Marion Biddle and Dora Koons: Marriage: June 30, 1897, ,Wells County, Indiana Children of Marion Biddle and Dora Koons are: + 431 i. Phyllis Elizabeth Magdaline7 Biddle, born October 31, 1897 in Indiana; died June 10, 1976. + 432 ii. John Oakley Biddle, born November 1899 in Indiana. + 433 iii. Scott Biddle, born Abt. 1900. + 434 iv. Ned Brooks Biddle, born 1905. 435 v. Mary Biddle, born December 02, 1908 in ,Wells County, Indiana; died June 20, 1983 in Lutheran Hosp, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. She married Richard L. Jr. Coak June 11, 1927 in ,Allen County, Indiana. Notes for Mary Biddle: Obit-Ossian Journay - June 1983 - died June 20 - MARY COAK, 74, of Fort Wayne died Monday a t Lutheran Hospital. A native of Wells County, she was born Dec. 2, 1908 the daughter of Sti llman Biddle and Dora Koons. A sister of the late Phyllis Donaghy, she is survived by severa l nieces and nephews that include Mrs. Helen Hower and John Donaghy of Ossian. Mrs. Grace Me lching of Ossian is an aunt. Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Elzey, Dickey, H aggard Home for Funerals with Pastor John Davis officiating. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery . More About Richard Coak and Mary Biddle: Marriage: June 11, 1927, ,Allen County, Indiana 229. Cyndarilla6 Wineland (Joanna5 Biddle, Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1855, and died June 01, 1895. She married Elias K. Hay September 08, 1874 in Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio, son of Valentine Hay and Christina Biddle. He was born June 1850 in York Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio, and died October 30, 1948 in Ottawa, Kansas. Notes for Elias K. Hay: moved to Iowa sometime after their marriage - in 1880 census married his first cousin More About Elias Hay and Cyndarilla Wineland: Marriage: September 08, 1874, Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio 72 Descendants of BIDDLE Children are listed above under (122) Elias K. Hay. 230. Nora6 Biddle (George D.5, Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) died February 14, 1946. She married Edward Ruppert. He was born 1857, and died 1918. Notes for Nora Biddle: of near Delta, Ohio. Children of Nora Biddle and Edward Ruppert are: 436 i. Olive B.7 Ruppert. + 437 ii. Chloe Ruppert. 231. Samuel A.6 Biddle (George D.5, Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 09, 1853 in ,Richland County, Ohio, and died 1928. He married Clara Ella Kesler September 28, 1880 in ,Fulton County, Ohio, daughter of Elias Kesler and Sarah Pontious. She was born November 03, 1859 in ,Fulton County, Ohio, and died 1930. Notes for Samuel A. Biddle: info from History of Fulton Co., Ohio, by Mikesell - Zion Cemetery records a Samuel Biddle, 1854-1928, wife Clara E., 1859-1930 Mikesell - History "SAMUEL A. BIDDLE is numbered among the progressive farmers and dairymen o f York twp and is one of the popular an influential citizens of his community. He was born i n Richland Co, July 9, 1853, and is a son of George D. and Julia (AUGNST) Biddle, who remove d to Fulton Co when he was two years of age, the father being still resident of York twp an d the mother being deceased. Samuel A. Biddle was reared on the home farm and duly availed h imself of the agvantages of the local shcool, and he has been identified with agricultural pu rsuits from his youth to the present time. At the age of 21 years, he purchased a farm of 4 0 acres, the same being covered with the native timber. He cleared and otherwise improved thi s place, which he eventually sold, after which he purchased 60 acres, which he traded in par t payment for his present fine farm, comprising 120 acres, all available for cultivation an d improved with excellent buildings. On the 14th of Feb, 1905, his large and attractive resi dence was destroyed by fire, and he has since completed the erection of one of even superio r type. Mr. Biddle is a staunch adherent of the Republican party and takes a loyal interes t in public affairs of a local nature, being at the present time a member of the school boar d of his district. His wife, is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and he is affilia ted with the Wauseon lodge of the Knights of Pythias. Sept. 26, 1880, Mr. Biddle was united i n marriage to Miss Ella Kesler, who was born in Fulton co., Nov. 3, 1858, being a daughter o f Elias and Sarah (Pontious) Kesler. Mr. & Mrs. Biddle have 2 children, GLENN, b. Aug. 19, 1 889, and CARL, b. Dec. 11, 1898 More About Samuel Biddle and Clara Kesler: Marriage: September 28, 1880, ,Fulton County, Ohio Children of Samuel Biddle and Clara Kesler are: 438 i. Glen7 Biddle, born August 19, 1889. 439 ii. Carl Biddle, born December 11, 1898; died May 20, 1951. Notes for Carl Biddle: W.W. I 232. Stillman6 Biddle (George D.5, Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 08, 1854 in ,Richland County, Ohio, and died August 21, 1940 in ,Clinton Twp., Fulton County, Ohio. He married Almira Highshew January 03, 1883 in ,Fulton County, Ohio, daughter of Enoch Highshew and Verlinda Barnes. She was born December 06, 1859 in Clinton Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio, and died 1922. Notes for Stillman Biddle: Justice of Peace 73 Descendants of BIDDLE Mikesell - Hist. of Fulton co., Ohio - "STILLMAN BIDDLE is a representative of one of the old and prominent families of York Twp., where he is a leading farmer and popular citizen. He was born in Richland Co., Ohio, December 8, 1854, and is a son of George D. and Julia A. (Aungst) Biddle, of whom detailed mention is made in the memoir of Jacob T. Biddle, appearing within these pages. Stillman Biddle was about one year of age at the time of his parents' removal to Fulton Co., and he was reared to maturity on the homestead farm, in York Twp, where his father still resides, and his educational advantages were those of the public school of said twp. He has made farming and stock growing his vocation in life and has been successful in his operations, and he has at all times commanded the unqualified confidence and esteem of the community. He purchased his present finely improved homestead farm in 1892, and the same comprises 80 acres of fertile and exceptionally productive land. In politics Mr. Biddle exercises his franchise and influence in the furtherance of the cause of the Independent party, and he served 3 years as twp trustee and 5 years as a member of the board of education ; showing a loyal interest in all that touches the general welfare of the community. On the 3rd of Jan, 1883, Mr. Biddle was united in marriage to Miss Almira Highshew, who was born in York twp., this county, on the 6th of Dec. 1859, being a daughter of Enoch and Verlinda (Barnes) Highshew. Her father was a native of New England and came to Fulton co. in 1850, locating on a farm in York twp, where he resided until his death, which occurred in 1861, as the result of his falling from a building. His wife was born in Pa., where their marriage was solemnized, and she died on the 16th of Nov., 1882. Mr. & Mrs. Biddle are the parents of 9 children, whose names, in order of birth, are as follows: HARRISON S., ZOLAH, NORA, MABEL, GLADYS , WALTER T., RALPH, GEORGIA, and ALFRED T. More About Stillman Biddle and Almira Highshew: Marriage: January 03, 1883, ,Fulton County, Ohio Children of Stillman Biddle and Almira Highshew are: 440 i. Mabel7 Biddle. 441 ii. Georgia Biddle. She married Walter Perkins 1913. Notes for Walter Perkins: of York Twp., Fulton County, Ohio More About Walter Perkins and Georgia Biddle: Marriage: 1913 442 iii. Zolah Biddle. She married Homer Leist. + 443 iv. Harrison Highshew Biddle, born Abt. January 1884; died June 01, 1935. 444 v. Nora Biddle, born April 03, 1888. She married Lindley B. Hann. 445 vi. Gladys Biddle, born 1892. She married Ray S. Masales 1913. More About Ray Masales and Gladys Biddle: Marriage: 1913 446 vii. Walter T. Biddle, born Abt. 1896 in Ohio. He married Katherine Baus. + 447 viii. Ralph M. Biddle, born Abt. 1899 in Ohio. + 448 ix. Alfred T. Biddle, born Abt. 1904 in Ohio. 268. Edwin C.6 Hay (Simon G.5, Christina4 Biddle, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1863 in Fulton Co., Ohio. He married Lilly Shambarger Abt. 1892 in Fulton Co., Ohio. More About Edwin Hay and Lilly Shambarger: Marriage: Abt. 1892, Fulton Co., Ohio Child of Edwin Hay and Lilly Shambarger is: 449 i. Lula Belle7 Hay, born August 22, 1893 in Fulton Co., Ohio. 278. Nancy J.6 Biddle (Henry Lawrence5, George D.4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 11, 1857, and died June 09, 1886. She married Brainard Fleming. 74 Descendants of BIDDLE Children of Nancy Biddle and Brainard Fleming are: 450 i. Cora7 Fleming. 451 ii. Cadie Fleming. 452 iii. Mollie Fleming. 453 iv. Ferdia Fleming. 282. George6 Geitgey (Nancy Jane5 Biddle, George D.4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born October 04, 1854 in Franklin Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, and died June 18, 1917 in St. Joseph Hosp., Lorain, Fulton County, Ohio. He married Samantha Harmon April 17, 1881 in ,Fulton County, Ohio. She was born January 17, 1861 in Delta, Fulton Co., Ohio. More About George Geitgey and Samantha Harmon: Marriage: April 17, 1881, ,Fulton County, Ohio Children of George Geitgey and Samantha Harmon are: 454 i. Tillie7 Geitgey. 455 ii. Ethel Geitgey. 456 iii. Erven Geitgey. Notes for Erven Geitgey: of Lorain, Ohio + 457 iv. Harry Geitgey. 458 v. LeRoy Geitgey, died in infant. 290. William Franklin6 Snyder (Rachel5 Biddle, George D.4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 18, 1863 in ,Wayne County, Ohio, and died August 23, 1919. He married (1) Anna Mack July 08, 1888. She died February 23, 1899. He married (2) Delila Krieger January 22, 1900. Notes for William Franklin Snyder: info from "Pioneer around Delta, Ohio, VIII" by Vashti Seaman. He is survived by 2 grandchild ren, 1 brother, 3 sisters, and a foster daughter. Funeral services were held by pastor of th e United Brethren Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. More About William Snyder and Anna Mack: Marriage: July 08, 1888 Notes for Delila Krieger: William and Delila Grieger Snyder raised a foster child, Nina Pininger. More About William Snyder and Delila Krieger: Marriage: January 22, 1900 Child of William Snyder and Anna Mack is: 459 i. Ralph E.7 Snyder. Children of William Snyder and Delila Krieger are: 460 i. Harry W.7 Snyder. 461 ii. Clarence Frederick Snyder. 302. Charles E.6 Biddle (George W.5, George D.4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 27, 1875 in Fulton co., Ohio, and died August 22, 1912 in Monroe, Michigan. He married Ella L. Conners August 27, 1902 in Decatur, Illinois. 75 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Charles E. Biddle: Drowned- Charles E. Biddle was a Wauseon lad and last seen alive by some fishermen for who m he was working at Monroe, Michigan, about noon Thursday, Aug. 22. His body was found in th e River Raisen near the Pole Dock at Monroe, Friday morning, Aug. 23. His remains were broug ht to Wauseon by his father, George W. Biddle...He was b. near Wauseon Dec. 27, 1875 and d. A ug 22 1912..On Aug 27, 1902 he m. Ella L. Conners at Decatur, Ill and to this union, 2 sons w ere born: J. Harlem and G. Clifford Biddle. In June 1898, Charles E. Biddle enlisted in Waus eon as a soldier of the Spanish American War and served in Co. G of the 6th Reg. then in cam p at Chickamauga and served to the end of the war. He is survived by his widow, 2 sons who re side in Toledo; his father G. W. Biddle, now of Archbold; and 2 brothers, Edward L. Biddle o f Ashland and James H. Biddle of Boston, Mass. from "Pioneers around Delta, Ohio" V. III by V ashti Seaman More About Charles Biddle and Ella Conners: Marriage: August 27, 1902, Decatur, Illinois Children of Charles Biddle and Ella Conners are: 462 i. J. Harlen7 Biddle. 463 ii. G. Clifford Biddle. 310. William D.6 Biddle (George Washington5, Daniel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 21, 1877 in Richland Co., Ohio, and died November 23, 1928 in Gibsonburg, Ohio. Notes for William D. Biddle: OBIT: no date and no newspaper William D. Biddle, youngest son of George W. and Mary Cover Biddle was born in Richland Co. , Ohio, July 21, 1877 and departed this life Nov. 23, 1928 at Gibsonburg Ohio aged 51 year s 4 months and 21 days. He lived on the farm where he was born until a few years ago when h e went to Mansfield to work. The last two years he had been working at Gibsonburg. He was hi t by a fast train...... He joined the Brethern church at Clearfork in Richland Co. whe n a young man. ...He leaves to mourn his departure three sons and three daughters: Mary, Mart ha, and Helen and Martin and Alfred of Mansfield and Ralph who resides at Columbus. One broth er T.C. biddle of Sycamore and two sisters, Mrs. H.A. Snyder and Mrs. S. A. Durbin of Shauck , besides many friends and acquaintances who will miss him. He was a member of the Order Knig hts of Pythias at Bellville...... Burial Shauck Cemetery...... Snyder Mortuary of Shauck. Children of William D. Biddle are: 464 i. Mary7 Biddle. 465 ii. Martha Biddle. 466 iii. Helen Biddle. 467 iv. Martin Biddle. 468 v. Alfred Biddle. 469 vi. Ralph Biddle. 311. Daniel B.6 Purdy (Sarah A.5 Biddle, Daniel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1863, and died 1946 in Middlelbury Twp., Morrow co., Ohio. He married Fannie Cooke. Child of Daniel Purdy and Fannie Cooke is: 470 i. Lawrence7 Purdy, born March 1892; died October 08, 1892 in Middlelbury Twp., Morrow co., Ohio. 322. Emory6 Biddle (Jacob5, Andrew4, John3, ANDREW2, William1) Child of Emory Biddle is: 471 i. Pauline7 Biddle. Generation No. 7 76 Descendants of BIDDLE 333. Mary Iota7 Kimerer (Charles6, Christina5 Biddle, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 07, 1898. She married Earl M. Croninger October 06, 1917. He was born May 22, 1895 in ,Henry Co., Ohio, and died April 14, 1949. Notes for Mary Iota Kimerer: DAR #508273 More About Earl Croninger and Mary Kimerer: Marriage: October 06, 1917 Child of Mary Kimerer and Earl Croninger is: 472 i. Fay8 Croninger. Notes for Fay Croninger: Fay McDermott 338. Nora7 Ledyard (Ellen6 Kimerer, Christina5 Biddle, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1893. She married Robert W. Gorsuch. Children of Nora Ledyard and Robert Gorsuch are: 473 i. Wayne8 Gorsuch. 474 ii. Virginia Gorsuch. 475 iii. Eleanore Gorsuch. 352. Cora M.7 Blair (Samantha6 Batdorff, Elizabeth5 Biddle, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1876, and died 1958. She married Edward L. WILEY July 18, 1894. He was born 1874, and died 1958. More About Edward WILEY and Cora Blair: Marriage: July 18, 1894 Child of Cora Blair and Edward WILEY is: + 476 i. Mont Vernon8 Wiley, born April 15, 1900; died 1985. 361. Elizabeth7 Biddle (Franklin T.6, Calvin5, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1901 in ,York Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio, and died December 25, 1965. She married Donald Bishop. Notes for Donald Bishop: had 3 children - Elizabeth married 2 times Children of Elizabeth Biddle and Donald Bishop are: 477 i. Eleanor8 Bishop. She married Frey. 478 ii. Elaine Bishop. She married Tanner. 479 iii. Jean Bishop. She married Johnson. 367. Charles William7 McConkey (Susannah Francis6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 27, 1890 in ,Fulton Co., Ohio, and died June 1973 in ,Henry Co., Ohio. He married Lulu in Cincinnati, Ohio. Notes for Charles William McConkey: Received a note on Prodigy stating that Dr. McConkey was a veterinarian in Napoleon Ohio, whe n she had to have her dog put to sleep because of cancer. She remembers that Dr. McConkey wa s a very kind man. He felt so badly that he gave her a collie puppy to take the place of th e dog that he had to put to sleep. 77 Descendants of BIDDLE Social Security index for birth and death dates. More About Charles McConkey and Lulu: Marriage: Cincinnati, Ohio Children of Charles McConkey and Lulu are: 480 i. Irene8 McConkey, died in about age 11. Notes for Irene McConkey: Died of spinal mengitis + 481 ii. Marilyn McConkey. 369. Ralph Jacob7 McConkey (Susannah Francis6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 20, 1894 in Fulton County, Ohio, and died June 28, 1978. He married Bytha I.. She was born 1902, and died 1972. Notes for Ralph Jacob McConkey: Farmer Marriage record for a Ralph J. McConkey to Lula Viola Mauk, 29 Nov., 1917, V.II, page 347 Ralph J. McConkey, WW I, 1894-1978 Burial record from president Fulton County, Ohio Genealogical Society Social Security number - 307-22-3093 Child of Ralph McConkey and Bytha is: 482 i. Marie8 McConkey. She married Clayton Powers Bowles. 373. Elizabeth H.7 Johnson (Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 27, 1896 in ,Wells Co., Indiana, and died April 17, 1972 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Max W. Graft April 08, 1922 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He was born May 19, 1896, and died July 12, 1973 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Elizabeth H. Johnson: Obit: Mrs. Elizabeth H. Graft - Services for Mrs. Elizabeth H. Graft, 76, of Ossian will b e at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Elzey Funeral Home, Ossian, the Rev. S. S. Urberg officiating. Buri al will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 4 an d 7 to 9 p.m. today. Preferred memorials are gifts to the Bethany Lutheran Church organ fund. Mrs. Graft, a native of Allen County, was dead on arrival at 1:15 yesterday at Lutheran Ho spital. She had lived in Ossian 26 years. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Engl e Road. Surviving are her husband, Max W.; three sons, Marvin "Bud", Dale and Gerald "Jerry" Graft , district fire chief, Fort Wayne; three brothers, Claude and Clarence Johnson, Fort Wayne an d Dan, R.R. 1, Markle; three sisters, Mrs. Paul Graft, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Doris Grimm, Hudson a nd Mrs. Emma Snyder, Angola; and five grandchildren- Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Tuesday, Apr il 18,1972 Funeral Card: In Memory of Elizabeth H. Graft, Born, March 27, 1896, Date of Death, April 17 , 1972, Final Resting Place, Oak Lawn Cemetery Notes for Max W. Graft: Obit: MAX W. GRAFT - Services for Max W. Graft, 77, a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Elzey Home for Funerals, Waynedale. Mr. Graft, who operated a Standard Oil station at Yoder for 15 years before retiring, died at 4 a.m. yesterday in Lutheran Hospital. He had lived in Ossian for 25 years. Surviving are three sons, Marvin, Dale and Jerry W., all of Fort Wayne; four sisters, Mrs.I da Jones and Mrs. Laura Chaney, both of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Pauline Dettimer, Red Bud, Illinois , and Mrs. Gertrude Wolfe, 78 Descendants of BIDDLE Friendsville, Tenn.; and three brothers, Carl and Paul, both of Fo rt Wayne, and Herman, Avilla. Calling will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.today. Burial wil l be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian. Preferred memorials are gifts to Bethany Lutheran Church . Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Friday, July 13, 1973 Child #2 - Dale - no children More About Max Graft and Elizabeth Johnson: Marriage: April 08, 1922, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Elizabeth Johnson and Max Graft are: 483 i. Dale8 Graft. 484 ii. Gerald Jerry W. Graft. + 485 iii. Marvin Bud E. Graft, born Abt. 1925 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana; died April 10, 1991 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 374. Doris7 Johnson (Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 01, 1898 in ,Wells Co., Indiana, and died April 27, 1978 in Kendallville, Indiana. She married Russell Jake Grimm December 20, 1920 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. He was born June 22, 1896 in ,Wells Co., Indiana, and died May 14, 1956 in Kendallville, Indiana. Notes for Doris Johnson: Elzey Funeral Home Record: Doris W. Grimm, b. Jan. 1, 1898, Wells Co., d. April 27, 1978, Ke ndallville - lived Hudson, Indiana - buried Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian - father, Charles Johns on - mother, Rosezina Merchant - spouse, Russell Grimm, May 1956. survivors, daughter, Mrs. W ilbur (Wanda) Hesher, Fort Wayne - brother, Clarence Johnson, Fort Wayne - sister, Mrs. Emm a Snyder, Angola, Mrs. Sylvia Graft, Yoder Notes for Russell Jake Grimm: Elzey Funeral Home Record: Russell "Jake" Grim, b. June 22, 1896, Wells Co., Indiana - d. May, 14, 1956, Kendallville, buried Oak Lawn, Ossian - father, Charles Grimm, b. Wells Co., Indiana - mother, Nancy Trenary, b. Wells Co., Indiana - spouse, Doris Johnson, married 1921 - survivors, wife, Doris Grimm, daughter, Miss Wanda Marie Grimm, Fort Wayne, brother, Edgar Grimm, Fort Wayne; sisters, Mrs . Kenneth (Angie) McCague, Waynedale, Mrs. Robert (Neola) Johnson, Zanesville, Mrs. Howard (M ary Lou) Clem, Garrett OBIT: Russel (Jake) Grimm, 59, a Fort Wayne policeman 20 years until his retirement in 1944, died yesterday at 9 a.m. in McCray Memorial Hospital, Kendallville. Mr. Grimm had been bedfast four weeks and a patient at the hospital for three. During most of his service Mr. Grimm was assigned to squad car duty . A patrolman throughout his career, Mr. Grimm was practically unknown by his given name in f avor of "Jake," a name which originated with his grandmother. Since his retirement, he and h is wife had been making their home at Lake of the Woods, near Kendallville. Mr. Grimm cam e to Fort Wayne 34 years ago from Wells County, where he had farmed. He did factory work her e before joining the Fort Wayne Police Department. Surviving are the wife, Doris; a daugh ter, Wanda Marie, Fort Wayne; three sisters, Mrs. Kenneth McCague, Waynedale; Mrs. Robert Jo hnson, Zanesbille, Indiana., and Mrs. Howard Clem; and a brother, Edgar D. Grimm, Fort Wayne . Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Elzey & Son Home for Funerals, Waynedale , with burial at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 thi s evening. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, May 15, 1956 Marriage Record, book 52, page 27 More About Russell Grimm and Doris Johnson: Marriage: December 20, 1920, ,Allen Co., Indiana 79 Descendants of BIDDLE Children of Doris Johnson and Russell Grimm are: 486 i. Wanda Marie8 Grimm. She married Wilbur Hesher. Notes for Wanda Marie Grimm: of Fort Wayne Notes for Wilbur Hesher: of Fort Wayne 487 ii. Doyle Grimm, born January 06, 1918 in Wells County, Indiana; died Abt. May 02, 1943 in ,Africa. Notes for Doyle Grimm: Elzey Funeral Home records gives 2 death dates - killed in action in Africa, World War II, o n March 4, 1941 - died May 2, 1943 - probably brought home to be buried in 1943 - resided with his grandparents, M/M Charles Johnson, east of Zanesville Name could be Doyle Johnson 375. Daniel Homer7 Johnson (Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 23, 1899 in ,Wells Co., Indiana, and died October 22, 1976 in Markle, Indiana. He married (1) Alma Mae Hutchinson November 23, 1927 in ,Wells County, Indiana. She was born Abt. 1909. He married (2) Dorothy June Pace December 21, 1939 in ,Wells County, Indiana. She was born June 17, 1908 in ,Wells Co., Indiana, and died November 30, 1974. Notes for Daniel Homer Johnson: Funeral Card: In memory of, Daniel H. Johnson - Born, April 23, 1899, Services at 2:00 P.M . Sunday, Uniontown, Church of Christ - Clergyman Officiating, Rev. Battle Miller - Final Re sting Place, Uniontown Cemetery - Funeral Conducted by - Elzey-Dickey-Haggard Funeral Homes More About Daniel Johnson and Alma Hutchinson: Marriage: November 23, 1927, ,Wells County, Indiana Notes for Dorothy June Pace: Funeral Home Memorial Card: In Memory of Dorothy Johnson, born June 17, 1908, Date of death , November 30, 1974, Services at 1:p.m. Tuesday, Uniontown Church of Christ, Final Resting Pl ace, Uniontown Cemetery, Elzey Funeral Homes More About Daniel Johnson and Dorothy Pace: Marriage: December 21, 1939, ,Wells County, Indiana Child of Daniel Johnson and Alma Hutchinson is: + 488 i. Robert LeRoy8 Johnson, born Abt. 1928. Children of Daniel Johnson and Dorothy Pace are: 489 i. Roger Eldon8 Johnson, born February 28, 1944 in ,Indiana; died August 07, 1956 in of Wells County, Indiana. 490 ii. Wilbur M. Johnson, born Abt. 1950 in of rural Uniondale; died Abt. September 22, 1985 in Wabash River, Wells Co., Indiana. Notes for Wilbur M. Johnson: News Item: Body found in river: The body of a rural Uniondale man who had been reported mis sing Monday was found floating in the Wabash River in Wells County Saturday, police said. Th e body of Wilbur M. Johnson, 35 was found at 3:38 p.m. Saturday by members of the Uniondale F ire Department, said Trooper Sherry L. Beck, of the Indiana State Police. Deputy Michael W. S mekens, of the Wells County Sheriff's Department, said Saturday it is possible the death wa s an accident, but investigators won't be able to confirm that until after an autopsy today o r Monday. (Helen Forrest Johnson's note, "Sept. 22 1985, Dan's boy.") 80 Descendants of BIDDLE 378. Sylvia Blanch7 Johnson (Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 16, 1906 in ,Wells Co., Indiana, and died January 15, 1988 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. She married (1) Louis Smith May 17, 1924 in ,Allen County, Indiana. He was born Abt. 1907, and died Abt. October 09, 1934 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. She married (2) Paul Graft March 14, 1946 in Decatur, Adams Co., Indiana. He was born August 16, 1910 in Echo, Wells Co., Indiana, and died August 29, 1979 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Sylvia Blanch Johnson: Paul W. Graft - Williamsport Cemetery - Poe, Indiana - Aug 16, 1916 - Aug 29, 1979 - Se c Y - second husband Obit: Sylvia B. Graft, 81, of rural Fort Wayne, died at 10 a.m. at Caylor Nickel Medical Cen ter, Bluffton. Born in Wells County, Mrs. Graft lived in Allen County most of her life. He r first husband, Louis Smith, died in 1934, and her second husband, Paul Graft, died in 1979 . Surviving are four sons, Russell Smith and Louis Smith Jr., both of Fort Wayne, Calvin Smi th of Roanoke, and Donald Smith, of Ossian; a daughter, Ruth Merriman, of Fort Wayne; and 1 3 grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Monday at Elzey-Dickey-Haggard Funeral Home, Ossian; callin g 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Williamsport Cemetery, Poe. Memorials to Pie Uni ted Methodist Church. Journal Gazette, Jan. 16, 1988 Funeral Home Memorial Card: In Memory of Sylvia B. Graft, Born, January 16, 1906, Died Janua ry 15, 1988, Burial, Williamsport Cemetery, Poe, Indiana Notes for Louis Smith: Info from Russell & Dorothy Smith, Ruth Smith Merriman Obit: Man Loses His Life in Burning Barn - Louis Smith, aged 27, dies in Blaze at Farm Hom e Near Poe on Day Set for Funeral of His Mother - Louis Smith, aged 27, Pleasant Township far mer, was burned to death today when fire destroyed the barn of the farm where he lived on th e Comer Road a mile and a half west of Poe. .... The young farmer's death occurred on the sam e day his mother, Mrs. Wilda May Smith, aged 61, was to have been buried. The fire victim, hi s mother, his widow and five small children lived together at the farm until Mrs. Smith's dea th Sunday morning at the Lutheran Hospital here. The driver of a school bus which passes nea r the Smith farm noticed flames shooting from the roof of the barn.. and notified the neighbo rs.... The body was taken to Elzey & Sons' Funeral Home in Ossian, where double funeral servi ces for the young man and his mother will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. A.S. Elzey wil l officiate. Burial will be at Poe. Surviving are the widow, formerly, Miss Sylvia Johnson; the children, Russell, Calvin, Ruth , Junior and Donald, and a brother, Wilbur E. Smith of Pleasant Township.. The deceased's fat her, Ira F. Smith, died in 1926. More About Louis Smith and Sylvia Johnson: Marriage: May 17, 1924, ,Allen County, Indiana Notes for Paul Graft: Elzey Funeral Home record: Paul W. Graft, b. Aug. 16,1910, Echo, In., d. Aug. 29, 1979, Fort Wayne - buried Williamsport, Poe, Indiana - Married 14, 1946, Decatur - survirors, wife Sylvia Graft, ...... Sisters, Laura Chaney & Ida Jones, Fort Wayne, Gertrude Wolfe, Friendsville, Tenn., Polly Dettmer, red budd, Ill. More About Paul Graft and Sylvia Johnson: Marriage: March 14, 1946, Decatur, Adams Co., Indiana Children of Sylvia Johnson and Louis Smith are: + 491 i. Russell Ira8 Smith, born December 16, 1924 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 492 ii. Calvin James Smith, born May 07, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 493 iii. Ruth Smith, born January 11, 1928 in Allen Co., Indiana. 81 Descendants of BIDDLE 494 iv. Louis Junior Smith, born June 16, 1930 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 495 v. Donald M. Smith, born August 27, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married (1) Notavain Sitton. He married (2) Sally Bussing November 26, 1953 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; born September 28, 1936. He married (3) Millie Valeton April 29, 1972; died May 29, 1993. He married (4) Belle Swing October 08, 1994. More About Donald Smith and Sally Bussing: Marriage: November 26, 1953, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana Notes for Millie Valeton: spelling of Valeton is questionable More About Donald Smith and Millie Valeton: Marriage: April 29, 1972 More About Donald Smith and Belle Swing: Marriage: October 08, 1994 379. Robert Lynn7 Johnson (Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born October 06, 1908 in ,Wells Co., Indiana, and died October 04, 1970. He married Neola Mahola Grimm June 24, 1930 in Ossian, Wells County, Indiana. She was born November 25, 1910 in ,Wells Co., IN, and died December 05, 1993 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. Notes for Robert Lynn Johnson: Nickname "Skeet" - lived in Zanesville, Neola lived in Bluffton in 1988. information Elzey Funeral Home Records Notes for Neola Mahola Grimm: Obit: Neola M. Johnson, 83, of Bluffton died yesterday in Community Care Center. The Wells County native formerly lived in Zanesville and was the widow of Robert L., who died in 1970. Surviving are a daughter, Dolly Minton of Huntington ; a son, Charles of Morristown, Tenn.; 8 grandchildren; 8 gr-grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday in Elzey & Haggard Funeral Home, Ossian, where calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will be in Oak Lawn C emetery. - Dec. 6, News Sentinel Obit: Neola M. Johnson, 83, Bluffton, died at 12:09 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 1993, at Wells Commu nity Hospital, Bluffton. Mrs. Johnson, a homemaker, lived in Zanesville for 25 years befor e moving to Bluffton. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge. She was born Nov. 25, 1910, in Well s county, to Charles and Nancy Trenary Grimm. Her marriage was June 24, 1930, in Ossian, t o Robert L. Johnson; He preceeded her in death Oct. 4, 1970. Survivors include one daughter , Mrs. Richard (Dolly) Minton of Huntington; one son, Charles Johnson of Morristown, Tenn.; e ight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. One daughter, Carole Burke, preceded her in d eath in March 1993. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian. More About Robert Johnson and Neola Grimm: Marriage: June 24, 1930, Ossian, Wells County, Indiana Children of Robert Johnson and Neola Grimm are: 496 i. Dolly8 Johnson. She married Richard Minton. Notes for Dolly Johnson: of Fort Wayne 497 ii. Charles L. Johnson. Notes for Charles L. Johnson: of Fort Wayne - of Morristown, Tenn. 82 Descendants of BIDDLE + 498 iii. Carole Johnson, born December 25, 1930 in Wells County, Indiana; died in Caylor-Nickel, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. 381. Lawrence Julian7 Pequignot (Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 18, 1904 in ,Eel River Twp., Allen Co., Indiana, and died January 18, 1977 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Ruth Farmer April 18, 1933 in ,Beaver Co., PA. Notes for Lawrence Julian Pequignot: of Cedarville, Indiana Notes for Ruth Farmer: Info from Steven Pequignot More About Lawrence Pequignot and Ruth Farmer: Marriage: April 18, 1933, ,Beaver Co., PA Children of Lawrence Pequignot and Ruth Farmer are: + 499 i. Donna M.8 Pequignot, born November 15, 1933 in Eby Road, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 500 ii. Grace Pequignot, born June 11, 1939 in Cedarville, Allen County, Indiana. 383. Arthur F.7 Pequignot (Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 12, 1908 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, and died February 11, 1988 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Nellie M. Rice July 07, 1934 in St. Vincent's, Catholic Ch., Allen Co., Indiana. She was born July 16, 1912. Notes for Arthur F. Pequignot: Info from Nellie Rice Pequignot Death date, Feb. 11, 1988 is correct - OBIT: Arthur F. Pequignot, 79, died at 11:35 p.m. Thursday at Lutheran Hospital. A lifelon g Fort Wayne resident, he retired as lead coil winder for General Electric after 30 years. H e was owner and founder of Pequignot Auto Sales. Surviving are his wife, Nellie; two daughter s, Judy Martony, of Fort Wayne, Joyce Boyce, of Indianapolis; two sons, Richard and James A. , both of Fort Wayne; a brother Gary, of Fort Wayne; a sister, Gertrude Kramer, of Erie, Penn sylvania; and 20 grandchildren. Services at 10:30 a.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakesid e Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., and 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 2120 S. Harr ison St. Calling 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Sunday at the funeral home; rosary recite d at 7 p.m. today. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to Allen County Heart Association o r Masses to the church. The Pequignot Auto Sales was located at 2605 S. Calhoun. This is one of the oldest car dealer ships in Fort Wayne as of 1994. This info from Steven L. Pequignot. Family info from Nellie M. Rice Pequignot. Funeral Card: Arthur F. Pequignot, Date of Birth, July 12, 1908, Date of Death, February 11 , 1988 More About Arthur Pequignot and Nellie Rice: Marriage: July 07, 1934, St. Vincent's, Catholic Ch., Allen Co., Indiana Children of Arthur Pequignot and Nellie Rice are: + 501 i. Richard P.8 Pequignot, born August 28, 1936 in St. Joe Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. + 502 ii. Judith Ann Pequignot, born November 21, 1937 in St. Joe Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. + 503 iii. Joyce E. Pequignot, born March 14, 1939 in St. Joe Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 504 iv. James A. Pequignot, born May 29, 1941 in St. Joe Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 83 Descendants of BIDDLE 384. Franklin M.7 Pequignot (Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 08, 1910 in ,Allen Co., Indiana, and died December 07, 1965 in Sherwood, Michigan. He married Stella Momper April 25, 1936 in New Haven, Allen County, Indiana. She was born Abt. 1907 in Benton County, Indiana. Notes for Franklin M. Pequignot: OBIT: Frank Pequignot, Sherwood, Michigan, a chiropractor in Fort Wayne 14 years before movi ng to Sherwood, died late Thursday while working for the Consumer Power Co. there. His wife , Stella; three daughters, Caroline and Rosemary, at home, and Mrs. Lyle Mack, Union City, Mi chigan; a son, Michael, Sherwood; five brothers, Arthur, Gary, Charles, Lawrence, all of For t Wayne, and John, Clearwater, Florida; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Kramer, Erie, Pa., and 8 gran dchildren survive. Rosary recitation will be at 7:30 p.m. today in the Kubasiak Funeral Hom e, Bronson, Michigan, and funeral srvices will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Our Lady of Fatim a Church, Union City. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Dec.9, 1965 More About Franklin Pequignot and Stella Momper: Marriage: April 25, 1936, New Haven, Allen County, Indiana Children of Franklin Pequignot and Stella Momper are: 505 i. Caroline8 Pequignot. Notes for Caroline Pequignot: at home in 1965. 506 ii. Rosemary Pequignot. Notes for Rosemary Pequignot: at home in 1965 507 iii. Pequignot. She married Lyle Mack. Notes for Pequignot: of Union City, Michigan in 1965 + 508 iv. Michael James Pequignot, born April 04, 1938 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. 386. Gertrude Mary7 Pequignot (Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 05, 1914 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Joseph Kramer October 09, 1937 in St. Vincent Catholic Church, Allen Co., Indiana. He was born November 19, 1910 in St. Henry, Mercer Co., Ohio, and died October 09, 1937 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Gertrude Mary Pequignot: Kramer family info from Gertrude. Notes for Joseph Kramer: info from Gertrude More About Joseph Kramer and Gertrude Pequignot: Marriage: October 09, 1937, St. Vincent Catholic Church, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Gertrude Pequignot and Joseph Kramer are: + 509 i. Joan F.8 Kramer, born January 24, 1939 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 510 ii. Thomas J. Kramer, born March 27, 1940 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Florence Hutton February 19, 1976 in Baltimore, Maryland. More About Thomas Kramer and Florence Hutton: Marriage: February 19, 1976, Baltimore, Maryland 84 Descendants of BIDDLE + 511 iii. Barbara J. Kramer, born January 02, 1943 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 512 iv. Martha L. Kramer, born November 07, 1944 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 513 v. Gregory J. Kramer, born January 26, 1948 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 514 vi. Julie M. Kramer, born March 11, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 387. Johnny Joseph7 Pequignot (Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 04, 1916 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, and died April 21, 1967 in Clearwater, Florida. He married Marie Isabella Kahn 1946 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Johnny Joseph Pequignot: OBIT: Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Clearwater , Florida for a former Fort Wayne resident, John J. Pequignot, 50, who died at 8 p.m. Frida y in Mease Hospital, Dunedin, Florida. Mr. Pequignot moved to Clearwater 10 years ago. He ha d been a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne until that time. Survivors include his wife, Marie I. (Kahn) Pequignot; a son, George J., of Clearwater; tw o daughters, Miss Jacquelyn Pequignot, Clearwater, and Mrs. Terry W. (Margot) Smithers, Bever ly, Mass.; four brothers, Charles, Arthur F. and Gary F., all of Fort Wayne, and Lawrence o f Cedarville, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Kraemer, Erie, Pa. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Panellas County, Florida. The Moss Funeral Home in Cle arwater is in charge of arrangements. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, April 23, 1967 More About Johnny Pequignot and Marie Kahn: Marriage: 1946, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Johnny Pequignot and Marie Kahn are: 515 i. Margot Marie8 Pequignot, born March 11, 1946 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married Terry W. Smithers April 30, 1966. Notes for Margot Marie Pequignot: of Beverly, Mass., in 1967 More About Terry Smithers and Margot Pequignot: Marriage: April 30, 1966 516 ii. Jacquelyn Jean Pequignot, born February 23, 1948 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. Notes for Jacquelyn Jean Pequignot: of Clearwater in 1967 517 iii. George Julian Pequignot, born November 06, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He married Debra Lynn Harmsen August 25, 1971. Notes for George Julian Pequignot: of Clearwater in 1967 More About George Pequignot and Debra Harmsen: Marriage: August 25, 1971 388. Bessie B.7 Johnson (A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 25, 1883 in ,Allen Co., Indiana, and died January 04, 1947 in Zanesville, Allen Co., IN. She married Ira D. Baker December 22, 1900 in ,Wells Co., Indiana. He was born March 22, 1877 in ,Allen Co., Indiana, and died September 19, 1951 in Zanesville, Allen Co., IN. Notes for Bessie B. Johnson: OBIT: Mrs. Bessie Baker, 63, died at 4 a.m. Saturday at her home in Zanesville - after a hear t attack. Funeral services will be held at the Zanesville Church of God at 2 p.m. Monday, th e Rev. Victor Yeager officiating. 85 Descendants of BIDDLE Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. The body will b e taken from the Elzey & Sons Funeral Home in Ossian to the church at 1 p.m. Monday to lie i n state until the service. Surviving are her husband, Ira; her mother, Mrs. Ella Crysta l of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Neichter, Fort Wayne and Mrs. Robert Scherrer , Pleasant Township; two sons, Clifford, Fort Wayne, and Gary, Zanesville; a sister, Mrs. Geo rge Komarek, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Albert Johnson, near Ossian, and William Johnson, nea r Zanesville and 12 grandchildren. Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Jan. 5, 1947, page 49, colum n 2 Notes for Ira D. Baker: Info from Marie Norris Ira was in the Spanish American War. More About Ira Baker and Bessie Johnson: Marriage: December 22, 1900, ,Wells Co., Indiana Children of Bessie Johnson and Ira Baker are: + 518 i. Mary Lucille8 Baker, born September 17, 1901 in ,Allen County, IN; died November 02, 1984 in St. Joe Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. + 519 ii. Gary R. Baker, born July 01, 1903 in ,Wells Co., IN; died May 13, 1989 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. + 520 iii. Pauline J. Baker, born September 01, 1905 in ,Allen Co., Indiana; died November 20, 1976 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. + 521 iv. Clifford J. Baker, born February 08, 1910 in ,Allen Co., Indiana; died December 15, 1977 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. 390. Effa7 Johnson (A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 23, 1895. She married (1) George J. Komarek. He was born May 26, 1901 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and died December 22, 1979 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. She married (2) Franklin Brown October 14, 1911 in ,Wells Co., Indiana. He was born Abt. 1887. Notes for Effa Johnson: Marie had a novelty shop in Florida. LaEtta Johnson Burger watched over her in later years. At one time of Fort Wayne Marriage Record: Fraklin Brown & Effa Johnson, Jan. 1, 1912, book H-11, page 48, Wells Count y, Indiana Notes for George J. Komarek: Info from Funeral Home Memorial Card Obit: George J. Komarek, 78, of 4708 Lafayette Esplanada died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Luthe ran Hospital. Mr. Komarek, a native of Milwaukee, retired from Ashland Oil Co. He was a Wor ld War I veteran. Surviving are his wife, Effa Marie; a daughter, Marie Beck of Stuart, Fl orida; and a brother, Frank of Milwaukee. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in First Way ne Street United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday a t Elzey-Dickey-Haggard Home for Funerals, Waynedale, and afternoon Thursday at the church. Bu rial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church. More About Franklin Brown and Effa Johnson: Marriage: October 14, 1911, ,Wells Co., Indiana Child of Effa Johnson and George Komarek is: 522 i. Marie8 Komarek. She married Beck. 391. William Clayton7 Johnson (A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 30, 1897 in ,Wells Co., Indiana, and died December 31, 1975 in Community Hosp., Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. He married Annie S. Woods November 26, 1918 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born Abt. January 14, 1900. 86 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for William Clayton Johnson: Elzey Funeral Home Record: William Clayton Johnson, b. Dec. 30, 1897, Wells Co., d. Dec. 31 , 1975, Wells Co. Community Hosp - buried, Oak Lawn - father, John Johnson - mother, Elvira D obbins - spouse, Anna S. Woods, married Nov. 26, 1918, Fort Wayne - survivors, wife, Anna S . Johnson, Ossian - sons, Nolan G. Johnson, Ossian, Johnnie D. Johnson, Westport, Ct. daughte r, Mrs.Kennis (LeEtta) Burger, Ossian - sister, Mrs. George Komarek, Fort Wayne Obit: William Clayton Johnson, 78, of R.R. 1, Ossian, died at 3 a.m. last Wednesday in Well s Community Hospital where he had been a patient three days. Mr. Johnson, a native of Wells C ounty, was a retired livestock trucker and farmer. Surviving are his wife, Anna S.; two son s, Nolan G. of Ossian, Johnnie D. of Westport, Conn.; a daughter, Mrs. Kennis Burger, R.R. 1 , Ossian; and a sister, Mrs. George Komarek, Fort Wayne. Services were held Saturday in Fair view Church of God, Yoder....burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery. More About William Johnson and Annie Woods: Marriage: November 26, 1918, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of William Johnson and Annie Woods are: + 523 i. Nolan G.8 Johnson, died 1997. 524 ii. Johnnie D. Johnson. 525 iii. LeEtta Marguerite Johnson, born 1919. She married Kennis M. Burger June 12, 1941 in Fairview Church, Pleasant Twp., Allen County, IN; born Abt. 1920. Notes for LeEtta Marguerite Johnson: No Children Notes for Kennis M. Burger: Celebration Planned For Burgers -- Mr. & Mrs. Kenny Burger of R.1, Yoder, Indiana, will be ho nored during an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at the Fairview Church of God, ne ar Yoder. Mr. Burger and the former LeEtta Johnson were married June 12, 1941 by Rev. Jame s Manes at the Fairview Church of God. Mr. Burger is retired from Kenosha Auto Trans. Co . after 25 years of service. Mrs. Burger is retired after 26 years of service at Barrett's Va riety in Waynedale. More About Kennis Burger and LeEtta Johnson: Marriage: June 12, 1941, Fairview Church, Pleasant Twp., Allen County, IN 394. Susie Eva7 Johnson (ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 03, 1891 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana, and died February 07, 1961 in Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana. She married (2) Alexander Edward Peake November 25, 1923 in ,Allen County, Indiana. He was born July 16, 1882 in ,Cheboygan, Michigan, and died July 02, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Susie Eva Johnson: Obit: Mrs. Susie Peake The funeral for Mrs. Susie Peake, 69, a lifelong Allen County reside nt, who died in Richmond Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the Elzey Funera l Home, Ossian Burial will take place in Uniontown Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Charles T. Johnso n, Detroit; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Mobley, Fort Benning, Ga.; two stepsons, David Peake, For t Wayne, and Clyde Peake, Liberal, Kansas; two sisters, Mrs. Almira Taylor, Fort Wayne, and M rs. Harold Messick, Decatur; three brothers, Alfred and James Johnston (sic), Yoder, Ralph Jo hnston (sic), Ossian, and 8 grandchildren; Friends may call at the funeral home. News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Feb. 9, 1961 Notes for Alexander Edward Peake: Have Rebecca Carmel, Arrabel Campbell & Arrabel Carmel as his mother --Alex & Susie's marriag e records give Arrabel Campbell Alexander was a logger from Michigan. 87 Descendants of BIDDLE Obit: Alexander Peake, 66, of 1001 1/2 Lincoln Avenue, died at 8:45 p.m. Saturday at the Met hodist Hospital, following an illness of one month. Survivors include his wife, Susie; two sons, David A. Peake, Fort Wayne and Claude C. Peak e, Liberal, Kansas; one daughter, Mrs. Paul Mobley, of Virginia; one stepson, Charles T. John son, Detroit. The body was taken to the Elzey & Sons Funeral Home at Ossian, where friends may call afte r 7 p.m. today. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Yoder Missionary Church wi th the Rev. Charles H. Kauffman officiating. Burial will be in the Uniontown Cemetery. Th e body will be taken to the church one hour before the services. More About Alexander Peake and Susie Johnson: Marriage: November 25, 1923, ,Allen County, Indiana Children of Susie Johnson and Alexander Peake are: + 526 i. Charles Theodore8 Johnson, born February 14, 1917 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. + 527 ii. Mary Peake, born July 05, 1924 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. 395. Alfred Hardesty7 Johnson (ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 13, 1894 in ,Wells Co., Indiana, and died February 02, 1990 in in home, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana. He married Edith Counsellor April 07, 1917. She was born October 19, 1897 in Van Wert, Ohio. Notes for Alfred Hardesty Johnson: Information for Alfred's descendants from Kenneth E. Johnson, 13817 Feighner Rd., Yoder, IN , 46798 72nd Anniversary: Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Johnson celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary with o pen house Sunday April 9 for the family.... They have eight children....23 grandchildren an d 49 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Obit: Alfred H. Johnson, 95, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday at home. He retired from General Elec tric in Fort Wayne in 1960. Surviving are his wife, Edith; five sons, Robert of Hamilton, Ca rl, Raymond and Merle, all of Fort Wayne, and Arlon of New Haven; three daughters, Norma Sny der of Fort Wayne, and Dorothy Patton and Mary Dowty, both of Ossian; a brother, James of Yod er; a sister,Almira Taylor of Fort Wayne; 23 grandchildren; 49 gr-grandchildren; and 2 great- great-grandchildren. Services at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Elzey & Haggard Funeral Home, Ossian. C alling from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian. Fort Wayne Journal-Ga zette, Saturday, Feb. 3, 1990 Obit: Alfred H. Johnson of rural Ossian, who observed his 95th birthday, Dec. 13, died at 5: 30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, at his home. Death was attributed to congestive heart failure an d followed an illness of a few years...... Mr. Johns was born in Wells County, Dec. 13, 1984 , a son of Isaac and Elizabeth Smith Johnson. His marriage in Allen County was to Edith Couns eller, who survives...... Ossian Journal, Feb., 1990 Obit: Alfred H. Johnson, 95, formerly of Yoder,died yesterday at his home near Ossian..... at tributed to congestive heart failure and followed an illness of a few years. Eulogy: by Stanley Patten, grandson For Grandpa Johnson Today we celebrate a long and happy life. To my grandma, he is her husband, to my mother a nd her brothers and sisters, he is Dad, to many of you he is a much valued friend. But to s o many of us here today, he is Grandpa. And I would like to take a few minutes to celebrat e my grandpa, to thank him and Grandma for providing such a large umbrella of love under whic h we all have flourished all these years. ...There should be no "sadness of farewell' today. Let us remember and smile and share th e joy we have because Grandpa and Grandma joined their lives together years ago and started t he family that fills this room. It is their blood that runs through our veins, their gift o f life that flows from generation to generation of children and grandchildren and will flow f orever. I grew up very lucky. I never had to go "visit" Grandma and Grandpa. They were always there . I just had to go out my backdoor, cut across the yard behind the blacksmith shop, cross th e road and I was at their house. And I 88 Descendants of BIDDLE was at their house a lot! I imagine some days they eve n wondered if I had a home of my own. And what I remember from those days so long ago are stories. Grandpa Johnson was a wonderf ul storyteller. I remember so many stories about when he was young, stories about fishing tri ps, stories about the family. There are people and places I know only because he told me stor ies. Over the past several days, I have filled my mind and heart with stories about him. They a ren't big stories, they are the everyday events of his life, of my life with him. I want to s hare a few of them with you. In the days before television, I remember Grandpa coming over to our house, pulling a chai r up to the radio to "watch" the fights. He would sit on the edge of the chair staring into t he radio with his fists clenched, sometimes jabbing with his right, giving us a ringside vie w of the fight that was on the radio. The Lone Ranger and Grandpa are a pair in my mind. Again, we would sit around the radi o - watching it the way we all watch television today - and share the excitement of that mask ed man and his Indian friend, Tonto. I remember going hunting with him down the railroad tracks for mushrooms or into the wood s with a gunny sack and club in search of rabbit or squirrel. But, my most vivid memory of those days of my youth is Grandpa coming across the street an d through our yard hiding his hat behind his back until our dog Ned, who was afraid of hats f or some reason, would see him. Then Grandpa would put on his hat and send Ned into a frenzy o f barking. This would be repeated over and over again until Grandpa went into the house. It w as their game and Grandpa relished it. I can hear today his wonderful laugh as he played ou t this ritual over the years. But more than these stories, what I remember most about Grandpa and want to celebrate toda y is the kindness of his voice and the gentleness of his ways. Grandpa Johnson is one of th e rarest of men; a lover of life who through the quietness of his days taught us all to lov e life. Poet Christina Rossetti begins a poem with the following lines: When I am dead, my deares t, Sing no sad songs for me. And so Grandpa, today we will sing no sad songs for you. Whatev er sadness we might feel because you have left us is replaced with the joy we feel for havin g known you and the knowledge we have that you can never really leave us. And Grandma, I want you to know that the light I sought so often in my youth as I looked o ut my back door is shining still. You and Grandpa have kept that light in your hearts all the se years, and the glow from it warms us all. I want to end with what might seem like a strange request, But I hope that you will indulg e me and share a moment here with me. Please join me in applauding Grandpa and Grandma Johns on, and by our applause say together, "Thank you for the life you have given us all." Eulogy: by Larry Patten Today we celebrate the passing of a loved one.....a life tha t spanned two centuries and lasted for ninety-five years. ...Grandpa was a proud man and I remember in the early fifties - how proud he was of his n ew Studebaker (car) when he brought it home that first day. He was always proud of his grandc hildren and great-grandchildren and everytime I came back to Yoder or Ossian, he would alway s want to know how the kids were and then he would tell me about Kenny's kids..... I remember going mushroom hunting with Grandpa for the first time. He told me to bring a b ig sack because we would find a lot of mushrooms that day since the weather was just right. T o this day, I don't think weather has anything to do with mushroom hunting. When we walked in to the woods, I found this little mushroom right away and got very excited. Grandpa said, "J ust take it easy, we'll find a lot more." He was right. We filled my sack full of mushrooms t hat day and I thought I was the greatest mushroom hunter in the world. What I realized late r was that I didn't really find the mushrooms. Just before I would find some, Grandpa woul d say, "Larry, you better come over this way, towards me. "Everytime I would walk towards him , I would find mushrooms. He was making sure I found mushrooms and that I had a good time. H e cared about my happines. Living close to Grandma and Grandpa was always fun for me.... But one of my fondest memori es happened long after I had gotten married.... We were at Crooked Lake with our kids and Gra ndma and Grandpa came over to the lake from Uncle Bob's and Aunt Gracie's to spend the day. O ne of the boys wanted to go fishing. Dad and I were out fishing, so Grandpa took the time t o show a little tow head how to fish. He baited many hooks, took the bread-fed fish off the h ook so that they could grow up...... Notes for Edith Counsellor: Info for Alfred's descendants from Kenneth E. Johnson, 13817 Feighner Rd., Yoder, IN, 46798 89 Descendants of BIDDLE Howard Smith genealogy gives Edith's birthdate as Oct. 13, 1898 - Carl said she always said s he was born in 1897, until she found a Bible record that stated she was born in 1898 and thi s is the date that she now gives. 1897 is the date that Kenneth Johnson gave for Edith - evi dently some of her children think this is her birthdate. I remember: Aunt Edith's raised doughnuts that she would make for all the students at Yode r Elementary School on special occasions, such as Halloween, Christmas, etc. I remember goin g to Aunt Edith's to get my hair cut - seems she cut about everyone's hair in Yoder, especial ly during the depression years - the 1930's. I guess she charged a quarter to those who coul d afford it, but our family never had to pay. I remember being at Aunt Edith's during one mea ltime when Arlon would not eat what she had prepared. I remember going over to Uncle Alfred' s on Sunday afternoons and playing the piano with Norma Jean. More About Alfred Johnson and Edith Counsellor: Marriage: April 07, 1917 Children of Alfred Johnson and Edith Counsellor are: + 528 i. Robert Eugene8 Johnson, born February 03, 1918 in ,Wells Co., IN. + 529 ii. Dorothy Lucile Johnson, born September 28, 1919 in ,Allen Co., IN. + 530 iii. Mary Louise Johnson, born June 22, 1921 in ,Allen Co., IN. + 531 iv. Carl Alfred Johnson, born February 12, 1923 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. + 532 v. Raymond Lee Johnson, born September 09, 1924 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. + 533 vi. Merle Jay Johnson, born November 11, 1926 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. + 534 vii. Norma Jean Johnson, born December 30, 1928 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. + 535 viii. Arlon Burnell Johnson, born April 15, 1931 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. 396. Ralph Jacob7 Johnson (ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 20, 1897 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana, and died October 27, 1981 in St. Joseph Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Tolless Myree Leonard February 12, 1921 in Fort Wayne, Courthouse, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born July 17, 1899 in St. Mary's, Mercer Co., Ohio, and died July 04, 1975 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Ralph Jacob Johnson: Deefie Epstein stood up with Ralph & Tolless when they were married. Deefie had a clothing s tore on Main & Harrison St. in Fort Wayne. Ralph bought all his clothes from him and neede d a witness, so got Deefie. When Ralph's mother died, he went into Fort Wayne and got some cl othes for James Lynn, his brother, and James paid for them that summer. Obit: Ralph J. Johnson, 84, of Ossian Route 1 died at 5:45 Tuesday Oct. 27 in St. Joseph Hos pital, where he had been a patient 10 days. Born Feb. 20, 1897 in Allen County, he was a so n of Isaac and Elizabeth Smith Johnson. His marriage to Tollis Myree Leonard, who preceded hi m in death, took place Feb. 12, 1920 at Fort Wayne. Mr. Johnson, a retired farmer, also oper ated a stock truck, hauling cattle in the area. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Leon a) Mahenensmith of Ossian; sons, Earl G. Johnson of Fort Wayne, and Paul E. Johnson of Orland o, Fla., 9 grandchildren and 9 gr-grandchildren. Two brothers, James & Alfred, sister, Mrs . Elmyra Taylor of Fort Wayne. Burial was in the Oak Lawn Cemetery in Ossian. Funeral Home Memorial Card: In Memory of Ralph J. Johnson, born, February 20, 1897, Date o f Death, October 27, 1981 - Final Resting Place, Oak Lawn Cemetery James said his brother Ralph was quite a horse trader when young. He would go away from hom e with one horse and come back with another one. He also said that Ralph always carried a 3 2 revolver and brass knuckles when he was "young and running around." CELEBRATING: Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Johnson, R.R. 1, Ossian, will celebrate their 50th wedding ann iversary at a family dinner at Club 30, Columbia City. The couple was married Feb. 12, 1921 . Their children are Earl and Paul Johnson, both of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Charles (Leona) Mahe nsmith, Ossian. They have nine grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter 90 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Tolless Myree Leonard: Obit: Tolles M. Johnson - Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Elzey-Dick-Haggar d Funeral Home, Ossian, for Tolles M. Johnson, 75, of Ossian, who died at noon Friday in Luth eran Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Ralph; a daughter, Mrs. Leona Mae Mahnensmith, Ossian; two sons , Paul E. and Earl G., Fort Wayne; a brother, Adrian Leonard, Fort Wayne, and three sisters , Mrs. Theda Grider, Mrs. Alberta Faulks and Mrs. Violet Gorrell, all of Fort Wayne. Burial will be in Ossian Cemetery. Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, July 6, 1967 Obit: A patient five weeks at Lutheran Hospital, Mrs. Tolless Myree Johnson, 75, of Ossian R oute I, wife of Falph I. Johnson, died there at 11:55 a.m., Friday. She was a member of th e Fairview Church of God at Yoder. Born July 17, 1899 in Mercer County, Ohio, she was a dau ghter of Albert W. and Della Hinkle Leonard. Her marriage to Mr. Johnson took place Feb. 12 , 1920 in Fort Wayne. .... Funeral Card: In Memory of Tolless Myree Johnson, Born, July 17, 1899, Date of Death, July 4 , 1975, Final Resting Place, Oak Lawn Cemetery More About Ralph Johnson and Tolless Leonard: Marriage: February 12, 1921, Fort Wayne, Courthouse, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Ralph Johnson and Tolless Leonard are: + 536 i. Earl Gibson8 Johnson, born May 23, 1921 in ,Wells Co., Indiana. + 537 ii. Paul Edwin Johnson, born September 24, 1922 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. + 538 iii. Leona Mae Johnson, born January 29, 1924 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. 397. Almira Elizabeth7 Johnson (ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 02, 1900 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. She married Benjamin Harrison Taylor April 26, 1919 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He was born October 19, 1891 in ,Wells Co., Indiana, and died March 09, 1954 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Almira Elizabeth Johnson: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS: From article at Fairview Church of God Almira Taylor - home they say, i s where the heart is, and the home I was visiting this cold Nov. night was located within th e Lutheran Home complex of buildings on South Anthony Blvd. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Walking d own the lighted hallway, I noticed many closed doors on which were name plates identifing th e occupant of each small home. I quickly found the door that I was looking for and a gentle k nock brought Almira to the door. She had just returned from her supper hour and greeted me i n her usual warm manner, making me feel immediately welcome and at home. We had a wonderful c hat and I enjoyed my evening very much. On May 2, 1900, in a home on the Coverdale Road, Isaac and Elizabeth Johnson became the pa rents of a baby girl whom they named Almira. (Probably after Elizabeth's mother, Almira Clar k Smith) Almira lived in the home, growing up, playing with Vaughn and Lucy Johnson, who live d across the road with their parents, going to the Smith School on the Yoder and Smith Road s and attending Fairview Church. Because the activities were limited in those days to place s close to home, the Church was the main center of activities in the community. Almira attend ed morning and evening services, traveling there by horse and buggy as was the style of the t imes. Her mother was always glad to have company and so many times Almira had the girls to co me and visit after church. One of her mother's favorite visitors was Zola (Weikel), because she enjoyed listening t o her play the piano.(The piano was purchased for the family by Elizabeth's father, Finley Sm ith.) Almira remembers that there were two Jake Woods in the church and she knew them both, a nd that Sylvester Reed lived in Yoder where the Zions live now, and how happy and excited tha t Milo Reed, Erma Woods, Sophia Baker and Ollie Logan used to get at some of the revivals. Sh e especially remembers the time Milo became so excited that he jumped right over the tops o f the seats. She recalls that there was a lot of shouting going on from time to time when peo ple really became involved in the services. Gil Logan was a little more quiet but was alway s there. One person she will never forget is Nona Spear. She told of the large choir they ha d and of the long choir benches which were up front on the northwest side of the church and i n 1913 when the big flood was, she remembers the girls' choir singing for the funeral of Arti e Woods who drowned in that flood. With a big smile and some what of 91 Descendants of BIDDLE a chuckl e she tells of how, when she was a young girl, the young people of the church sat in the bac k row and when the call for prayer went out, the older people in the congregation went to th e front to pray. There was one man in the congregation who would put his hands to his face t o pray, but who kept his eyes open and on the young people in the back. Once he caught her ta lking and told her parents about it. The young ladies used to sit back by the window, so tha t they could catch the eyes of the boys who were outside. It seems that down through the gene rations some things do not change very much, and, although in age Almira may be older, she se ems to have quite a lot of good feeling for the young people of today. She tells of the box s ocials that they had at the Smith and Yoder Schools and the fun they generated and that visit ing from home to home gave people much enjoyment. Almira lived at home until she was 16 and then she went to Fort Wayne to stay with a cousi n, Belle Babcock, and went to work at the Dudlow until she got married. She married Ben Taylo r on April 26, 1919 and they lived on Calhoun Street in Fort Wayne for a period of time. The y moved around some in Fort Wayne and then in 1926, they moved to Waynedale and lived ther e a year and then in 1937, they moved back to the country to the farm home where she was born . Their sons, Dale and Wayne, were born in Fort Wayne and son, Don and daughter, Annabelle, w ere born after they moved back to the farm. After they moved back, they began to go to Fairvi ew Church again and Almira spoke of the year 1932 as a great year for them. Rev. B.T. Yeage r was there and it was time for revival and although it started out slow, it ended up lastin g six weeks. She was hostess for ladies aid and had many ladies come to her home. In the afte rnoon they held prayer meetings for the revival in the homes. One day it was at her home an d there were 50 people there. She had people in several rooms and they had a great prayer mee ting. They prayed for specific people and she remembers for brother, Ralph, was one person be ing prayed for and that later on Dee Johnson was the one who was instrumental in his conversi on. There was much visiting in the homes during this time and much effort put forth which res ulted in 21 conversions. Almira, Ben and Dale were converted at this time. Many people from t he community came in and sometimes the church was full and people were standing. Ben Taylor was a carpenter and it was he and Floyd Hiser who put the first kitchen cabinet s in the church basement. That was when the kitchen was on the east side of the church. He ta ught a young boys' class for quite awhile and then he taught an adult class for many years. H e was church treasurer for a long time, serving with Elsie Welbaum who was the secretary. Alm ira spoke of the long hours Ben and Elsie worked sometimes to make sure that all the church m oney was properly taken care of and that the books were kept in good order. Almira has always been active in the ladies aid, and tells of the times when they held lad ies aid in the homes, and of what large groups of ladies they would have. It would last mos t all day and the hostess would have to get chairs and dishes from the church and the preside nt would have to make sure that the quilt and frame was taken from one hostess' home to the o ther. Later they sometimes went to the homes and sometimes to the church depending on what th e hostess wanted and then later still it was to the chuch only. Of course, when mom came, th e children came also and sometimes, lots of them, which could create a problem now and then , such as the time one little boy turned on the spigot on the barrel that held the coal oil f or the Taylor family and that oil spilled all down the road. Much quilting was done, but Almi ra did not quilt. She worked at embroidering and crocheting pillow cases, which the ladies ai d made and sold to people to use for themselves or gifts. They also tore and sewed many c arpet rags to make rugs. As in the past times, visiting in each other's homes was always an e njoyment for Almira and Ben and their friends in the church. She recalls how she and Ben, Gal en and Lucille Smith, Erma and Nora Wood, and Carl and Bonnie Hulvey used to get together aro und Thanksgiving and have oyster suppers and how some of them used to go on a picnic for th e 4th of July, first to the Irene Byron (tuberculosis sanitorium) and then to Sweeney Park wh ere they held the fireworks. She remembers how they used to have long weeks of practice for t he Children's Day program and how packed the church was on that night. We talked of the Fal l Festival, which started out as a social in the basement, went to outside at the Smith Schoo l and then to the outside at Fairview, when they purchased more ground. The fun of the musi c and community talent that they had at the festival, the ham, sloppy joes and fish sandwiche s, the homemade cake and pie and ice cream, the carmel corn popped and sugared in the big bla ck kettle over the open fire and the fun of the fish pond for the chidlren, all bring fond me mories. It was much work for lots and lots of people and was the biggest project of the years . Almira used to work in the popcorn stand and she remembers Erma Woods as one of the poppers . Ben would take care of the money and this was a big job for lots of money changed hands tha t night. In 1947, Almira and Ben moved back to Waynedal after living on the farm around 20 years. T hey continued to come to Fairview to church and to be an active part of it. Ben died in 195 4 and then Wayne built Almira a house on the Bluffton road. She moved to this house and live d there until she moved to the Lutheran Home on March 26, 1978. 92 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Benjamin Harrison Taylor: Elzey Funeral Home records say he was born Oct 17 - He was a WW I Vet. Obit: Ben H. Taylor, 62, a building contractor here, died yesterday morning at his home, 270 4 Fair Oaks Dr., Waynedale. A carpenter by trade, Mr. Taylor contracted to build homes in t he area for the past several years. He was a member of the Fairview Church of God and the Ame rican Legion Post at Ossian. Surviving are the widow, Almira; three sons, Dale of Ossia n and Wayne and Donald, Waynedale; a daughter, Anna Belle, at home; one brother, Will Taylor , Reading, Michigan; a sister, Mrs. Clarence Foulks, of near Ossian; and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the Elzey & Son Funeral Home, Waynedale. The body will be taken to th e Fairview Church of God to lie in state from 1 p.m. Thursday until services at 2 p.m. The R ev. Harold Mishler will officiate. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette - Wednesday, March 10, 1954 More About Benjamin Taylor and Almira Johnson: Marriage: April 26, 1919, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Almira Johnson and Benjamin Taylor are: + 539 i. Dale Clarence8 Taylor, born July 06, 1920 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 540 ii. Wayne Taylor, born December 13, 1923 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 541 iii. Donald G. Taylor, born February 20, 1928 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. + 542 iv. Annabelle Marie Taylor, born November 02, 1937 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 398. JAMES LYNN7 Johnson (ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 18, 1903 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana, and died November 26, 1994 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. He married HELEN FLORENCE Forrest March 13, 1924 in Westfield Prsby., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born March 09, 1907 in ,Aboite Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for JAMES LYNN Johnson: James was named after James Kitchen, a relative on the Smith side of the family. Vivian Cook and Jewel Johnson stood up with James & Helen when they were married. Obit: James L. Johnson, 91, Yoder, died Saturday in his home. Mr. Johnson was a life resid ent of Allen County. He retired from International Harvester in 1965 as an inspector. Sur vivors include his wife, Helen; five sons, Gilford L., Brookville, Ohio, Walter E. and Denni s M., both of Fort Wayne, Harold L. of Yoder, and Bruce A. of Marblehead, Ohio; a daughter, M arjorie A. Kientz, Fairmount; a sister, Almira Taylor, Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren; 13 great -grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Elzey & Haggard Funeral Home, Ossian Chapel, 1 20 W. Mill St., Ossian with the Rev. Larry Davis officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Ceme tery, Ossian. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial s may be made to the Visiting Nurse & Hospice & Fairview Church of God, Yoder. Marion C hronicle-Tribune, Nov. 28, 1994 One of the jobs James had was a child at home, was to be ready with the lantern when his fath er came home after dark and help put the horses away. When James was old enough to be out a t night himself, he would set the lantern out by the milk house and light it to put the hors e away. There were no lanterns on the buggies. When James would start home from a girlfrie nd's after dark, he would get the horse started and then he could sleep. Of course, this wa s not goof-proof. One night, the horse forgot to turn and James woke up on the county line. I t was dark and he didn't know where he was. When he realized where he was, he turned the hors e around and stayed awake! Another night the horse got in the middle of the intersection an d realizing where she was, turned the buggy on two wheels. Another time, the horse was confu sed because the road had just been stoned, passed the corner and realized she needed to turn . She upset the buggy, the reins tightened and she stopped. She had almost collided with a bi g road grader. James was so scared that he set the buggy up by himself. 93 Descendants of BIDDLE Seymour Baker could stop blood. One time when James was helping bale hay, he was stuck in th e leg with a pitch fork. Blood just gushed out. He went to the house and Alrick Baker's wif e called Seymour on the phone. Dad gave his full name and about that quick, the blood stopped . It was said that a man could teach a woman to stop blood and a woman could teach a man. A m an could not teach a man and a woman could not teach a woman. They used Bible verses to sto p the blood. A woman at Zanesville stopped blood for a horse of Alfred's. Isaac gave James a horse named Tops. Ralph broke and drove him when he was "running around. " When James was working in Fort Wayne, he gave Isaac some money. Later he traded Tops an d money back to his father for the family piano. James went to work in Fort Wayne in 1920. H e bought a used buggy and harness at Hank's sale. Ralph bought a horse named Gretchen from T olless' father, brought it home and gave it to James, who paid for it. Later Ralph had to us e Gretchen when he lived on Uncle Jake Smith's farm on Smith Road south of Yoder Road. When James worked in Fort Wayne, he roomed at Mr. & Mrs. McKee's. He loved them and always c onsidered them as part of his family. When James and Helen were married, they roomed at McKe e's for awhile. Mrs. McKee fixed their wedding supper for them. He bought a 1917 Model T fr om Elmer Smith, who also roomed at McKees, for $85.00 in 1923. He started to date Hele n that fall, Oct. 1923. They didn't use the car in town. He took it to the garage at Ralph's . Ralph sold it for him for $65.00. In Feb., 1925, Helen and James moved to the farm to tak e care of Isaac. They got a brand new car at that time. They used the money from Helen's Gra ndmother Forrest's estate, which was in the bank at Roanoke. They had to park the car many t imes at the corner of Coverdale Road and Yoder Road, because it was too muddy to drive it t o their home on Coverdale Road. One of Dad's and Mom's favorite stories: Mom was living with her grandmother in Fort Wayne w hen Dad started to date Mom. Great-grandmother "Maw" decided that she would go to Yoder to v isit her sister, Dell Johnson, and find out what she could about that James Johnson. She di d not want Helen to get involved with an undesirable. Dad had told Mom that he was driving t o Sheldon that day. Mom had never heard of the town of Sheldon, so did not tell Dad that he r grandmother was going to Yoder to check up on him. On his way to Sheldon, Dad drove right p ast Mom and Maw as they were standing on the corner waiting for the interurban that was to t ake them to Yoder. When Maw inquired of Dell if she knew James Johnson, she found out that D ad was a nephew of her husband, Josiah! Mom always said that she did not ever get to ride i n the Model T and Dad always said it was her own fault. Of course, it didn't help matters th at when Dad passed Mom and Maw on the corner, he had another girl in the car with him. Thi s turned out to be his cousin. At least, that's what he always said! (The town of Sheldon h ad a depot that was named Yoder and the name Yoder gradually took over as the name of the tow n.) From a newsletter of the Fairview Church of God, Feb. 1, 1979 - It was a fun evening from th e minute Jim met us at the door of their Yoder, Indiana home until we reluctantly left much l ater that night. The cold Feb. air and the patches of ice and snow were soon left behind as J im directed us to the living room where we were met by Helen's chuckle of Hello. We could no t help but first spend some time looking over the beautiful glassware they have collected ove r the years and very much enjoyed hearing the history of some of the pieces and also the his tory of some of the unusual buttons they have collected, mounted in frames and hung on thei r walls. There was much lively conversation from then on and most of it ended in laughter a s Jim reminisced about his "younger" years and Helen chimed in with some interesting storie s about hers. Jim walked the 1 1/2 miles to Fairview Church which was built on the ground don ated by his grandparents Finley & Almira Smith. (some question about this, as it was actuall y donated by Jim's gr-grandparents, Jacob & Elizabeth Smith) Jim remembers his teacher, Aun t Ann Smith, very well and the class that they had on the west side of the church where the p ulpit now stands. Maybe the class that Jim remembers most is the young men's class taught b y Ed Tobias. He has a picture of several well dressed "dapper" young men that made up this cl ass and in it are Jim Ferguson, Jewell Johnson, Vaughn Johnson, Alton Woods, Orville Clark, F orrest Johnson, Lloyd Welbaum, Norman Foulks, Hary Archibold, the two Kellemback boys, Jim an d the teacher, Ed Tobias. Jim says he can remember cutting wood for the stove for the church . Jim recalls that even though the young men came to church, there were times when they woul d not be too eager to come in to the services when the bell rang for them to start. They woul d kind of play around outside and then "Old Jake Woods" (Erma Woods' Dad) would come out an d call his grandson Young Jake Woods and tell him and the others to get in to church. When "O ld Jake Woods" said "COME," they CAME! Young Jake grew up to become a school teacher, so mayb e he wanted to be the one to tell others when it was time to come in. Jim also spoke about ho w one time when people were kneeling in 94 Descendants of BIDDLE prayer, someone threw a wad of gum and hit the bald h eaded preacher on top of the head. Needless to say, the youth were not always the most admire d group of the day, but the culprit this time had been a young married man, so it took some t ime for some of them to kind of settle down, so to speak. Rev. Primrose was one he admired mo st and he recalls the ponies that were driven from Zanesville to Fairview, sometimes for even ing services and sometimes for the morning services, as there were 4 churches being service d by the same pastor at that time. Jim remembers Alf Rice had the first car at Fairview, an d then later Dal Greek had a car. Just as Jim had to walk to church until he was old enough t o drive a horse and buggy, he also had to walk to school which was the Smith School just a li ttle ways down from the church on the Smith and Yoder Road corner. When Jim first went there , it was a one room school, but that school was taken down and another school built, which wa s also only one room as long as Jim went but later he recalls it was changed and more rooms m ade in it. Jim lived at home with his parents on the home place until his mother died. A coup le of years, Virgie Greek Woods told Jim that when she was young, if she was a little depress ed, she would go and talk with his mother and she always came away from that visit with a spi ritual uplift. His mother was a caring person and he remembers one time Dee Johnson, who live d across the road from them, got something in his eye and how his mother helped remove it . After Jim's mother passed away, he went to town (Fort Wayne) to live and .... boarded w ith McKees ... Mr. Mckee was a Sunday School teacher at Westfield Presbyterian and he talke d Jim into going to Sunday School. They also had sports for the young people, such as basebal l and bowling, which Jim enjoyed and took part in and the rules were that to do this you ha d to attend so many Sundays. On one special Sunday night, when there was just nothing else t o do, Jim attended an evening service and just happened to notice a girl up in the choir. Thi s girl, he later met, walked her home and you guessed it, married her. Helen Forrest ....was just 7 weeks old when her father died .. Her mother married Henry Ha rtman. when Helen was just barely 6 years old, her mother died. Helen lived with her grandpa rents, Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Fisher. When asked where she lived, she said, "All over." - first clo se to Laud, then went from south of Roanoke to north of Roanoke, then Fort Wayne where she at tended Miner School and went to West Creighton Ave. Church. After finishing her school, she w ent to work at the Wayne Knitting Mills, walking both to work and back home. One Sunday, a fr iend asked her to come to her house to a party and she accepted. After the other guests left , her friend asked her to stay and go to church with her that evening. Helen decided to do ju st that. Her friend sang in the choir and so Helen sat with her in the choir seat, pretendin g to sing along and while sitting there, she noticed a young man in the congregation and mad e inquiries of her friend as to his identity. When Jim was introduced to Helen, they found th ey only lived a little ways apart, Jime at 1332 Swinney and Helen at 1030 Swinney, so he sai d he would walk her home and that was the beginning of a relationship that has lasted for a l ong time. Jim walked back and forth to his work at the Dudlo and Helen to her job at the K nitting Mills, but they still had time and energy to do a lot of walking on their dates; howe ver, they did ride the streetcar when they wanted to do something special and both of them re member the transfer corner, especially one night. Helen was to meet Jim there and he was wait ing for her, and waiting, and waiting - until he finally gave up and went home. All was not l ost however, as they found each other agin the next day. Helen's grandmother, with whom sh e lived, died in Jan. of 1924, shortly after she had decided that Jim was for sure "The One. " On March 13, 1924, they were married by Rev. L.N. Montgomery in the Presbyterian Manse wit h Jewell Johnson and Vivian Cook as attendants. Almira Johnson Taylor and her husband, Ben, g ave them a dinner and then the McKees, with whom he had a room, gave the supper for them. Th ey moved into a place on Scott Ave. They moved then to a home on Poplar Street, (Helen's Aunt Linnie's apartment), where Gilfor d and Walter were born. Later they moved back to the farm where Jim was born and lived and to ok care of Jim's father and younger sister, Marie, who was 9 years old at the time. From t he home place, they moved into Yoder and lived on the corner of Yoder Road and Weaver St., wh ere Marjorie and Harold were born. About 1931, they moved to the home in Yoder where they no w live and it was here that two more boys, Bruce and Dennis, were born. (Actually, Dennis wa s born at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.) Helen worked 20 years part time for the Yod er Post Office. Sometimes as Assistant Postmaster and sometimes as substitute clerk, dependin g on how the government was looking at the job at that time. Jim worked at the Internationa l Harvester Co, where he went to work in 1937 and worked until retirement. He kept busy, wit h his chores of gardening and other outdoor work. Loved to refinish furniture, some of whic h he now has in their home. Jim celebrates a double birthday, as he was converted on his b irthday, March 18, 1934. He and Helen attended the Yoder Missionary Church for many years, bo th being active. During this time of their lives, they knew many people at Fairview and atten ded special functions there from time to time. At one time, Jim taught the men's S.S. class . Jim has been a teacher, trustee, assistant superintendent and elder. Both Jim and Helen s ang in the choir at one time. Helen led the singing as choirister. She also taught children i n the basement and has been a member of the Ladies Aid Society and the W.C.S.C. Jim and Hel en have a lot of faith, they have warmth and love and laughter in their home and 95 Descendants of BIDDLE they know th at the Lord is the basis for all that is important. They believe in Prayer and that Prayer i s the backbone of the church and it's people. by Thelma Grabner More About JAMES Johnson and HELEN Forrest: Marriage: March 13, 1924, Westfield Prsby., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of JAMES Johnson and HELEN Forrest are: + 543 i. Gilford Lee8 Johnson, born December 08, 1924 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 544 ii. Walter Edwin Johnson, born January 04, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 545 iii. MARJORIE ANN Johnson, born April 29, 1928 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. + 546 iv. Harold LeRoy Johnson, born January 09, 1930 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. + 547 v. Bruce Alan Johnson, born February 25, 1938 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. + 548 vi. Dennis Mark Johnson, born April 21, 1948 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 399. Wilmetta Marie7 Johnson (ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 09, 1914 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana, and died December 13, 1981 in Cooper Nursing Home, Wells Co., Bluffton, Indiana. She married Harold Dwight Messick December 25, 1933 in Murray, Wells Co., Indiana. He was born August 22, 1912 in Bobo, Adams Co., IN, and died February 21, 1997 in Ossian, Jefferson Twp., IN. Notes for Wilmetta Marie Johnson: Obit: Marie Messick, 66, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday in Cooper Rest Home, Bluffton. Surviving ar e her husband, Harold; two daughters; a sister and three brothers. Services are 2 p.m. Wednes day in Zwick-Boltz & Jahn Funeral Home. Calling today. Died of cancer - Obit: Mother of Mrs. Floyd (Evelyn) Runyon of Bluffton. Mrs. Harold (Marie) Messick, 66, o f Decatur, who had been ill the past seven and one-half months due to cancer, died at 2:30 a. m. Monday in Cooper Community Care Center where she had been admitted last week. A member o f the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Mrs. Messick was also a member of the Histori cal Club, and an honorary member of the Rose Garden Club, both in Decatur. Born Nov. 9, 19 14, in Allen County, she was a daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Smith Johnson. Her marriage t o Harold D. Messick, who survives, took place Dec. 25, 1933. Surviving, in addition to th e husband and daughter in Bluffton, are another daughter, Mrs. Pat (Joan) Farrel of Pigeon Fa lls, Wisconsin; a sister, Mrs. Almira Taylor of Fort Wayne; three brothers, Alfred Johnson an d Ralph Johnson, both of Ossian, and James Johnson of Yoder, 17 grandchildren and three great -grandchildren. ....burial was in Fairview Cemetery at Bluffton. April 13, 1981 Funeral Card: In Memory of Marie Messick, Born, November 9, 1914, Passed Away, April 13, 199 1, Services Held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Officiating Clergyman, Rev. Philip Hillsamer, Inter ment, Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton - Zwick-Boltz & Jahn, Decatur, Indiana Marie's mother, Elizabeth, thought that Marie was not growing as she should, so she had her m easured for "short growth." Dee Johnson (son of Lewis, brother of Jacob) was the one who mea sured her. Notes for Harold Dwight Messick: Information on Harold & Marie Johnson Messick and descendants from Joan and Evelyn, daughter s of Harold and Marie Obit: A resident of Bluffton, Harold D. Messick, 84, died at 2:15 a.m. on Friday, Reb. 21 du e to complications of his heart and lungs at Ossian Health & Rehabilitation. Mr. Messic k retired in 1975 after 32 years in quality control at General Electric Co. in Decatur. He wa s a 1932 graduate of Lancaster High School. Born in Adams County on Aug. 22, 1912, he was th e son of Ernest & Gracie May Ward Messick. His marriage on Dec. 25, 1933 in Wells County wa s to W. Marie Johnson, who preceded him in death on April 13, 1981. Surviving are two daughte rs, Joan L. Grate of Poe, and Mrs. Floyd (Evelyn) Runyon of Bluffton; a brother Morris Messic k of Fort Wayne; and 10 grandchildren --- Burial was in Fairview Cemetery of Bluffton. Funeral Home Memorial Card: In Memory of Harold D. Messick, Born, August 22, 1912, Died Febr uary 21, 96 Descendants of BIDDLE 1997, Cemetery, Fairview, Bluffton, Indiana More About Harold Messick and Wilmetta Johnson: Marriage: December 25, 1933, Murray, Wells Co., Indiana Children of Wilmetta Johnson and Harold Messick are: + 549 i. Joan Louise8 Messick, born July 13, 1935 in ,Wells Co., Indiana. + 550 ii. Evelyn Jean Messick, born September 18, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 401. Nellie Hazel7 Crow (Rebecca Arbell6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 23, 1892 in Lafayette Twp., Allen Co., Indiana, and died September 09, 1967 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Lloyd L. Parker June 12, 1912 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. He was born February 22, 1891 in ,Allen Co., IN, and died Abt. March 07, 1946 in 7311 BurnsdaleDr, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Nellie Hazel Crow: Elzey Funeral Home Record: b. July 23, 1892, Lafayette Twp., Allen Co. - d. Sept. 9, 1967, F ort Wayne - buried, Prairie Grove Cem - father, William Crow, b. Indiana - mother, Rebecca Jo hnson, b. Indiana - spouse, Lloyd L. Parker, d. 1946, married, 1911 - survivors, son, Lelan d D. Parker, Phoenix, Arizona - daughter, Mrs. Donald (LaQuisee) Dafford, Phoenix, Arizon a - brother, Cleo Crow, Fort Wayne Notes for Lloyd L. Parker: Birthdate from marriage record - book 37, page 391 Car salesman - mechanic - early in his career was in Roanoke Nellie laid 10 years in a coma at County Home, Fort Wayne. LaQuisse at one time lived on Yod er Road & Highway 3. OBIT: Funeral services for Lloyd Parker, 55, of 7311 Burnsdale Drive, Waynedale, who died a t 4 a.m. Thursday at his residence following a long illness, will be conducted Saturday a t 2 p.m. at the residence and at 2:30 o'clock at the West Creighton Ave. Christian Church wit h the Rev. V. O. Harrold officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Mr. Parker w as employed as a mechanic for the International Harvester Company for the past 11 years. He w as a member of the West Creighton Ave. Christian Church. Survivors include his wife Nellie ; a son, Leland, Fort Wayne; a daughter, Laquisse Dafforn, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Russel l Parker, Zanesville, and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Payne, Fort Wayne. The body was removed to th e D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, then returned to the residence. More About Lloyd Parker and Nellie Crow: Marriage: June 12, 1912, ,Allen Co., Indiana Children of Nellie Crow and Lloyd Parker are: 551 i. Leland D.8 Parker. Notes for Leland D. Parker: of Phoenix, Arizona 552 ii. LaQuisse Parker. She married Donald Dafforn. Notes for LaQuisse Parker: had a florist shop 1 mile north of Zanesville. (adopted boy - Arizona??) Notes for Donald Dafforn: of Phoenix, Arizona 404. Hilda7 Johnson (Henry Seymour6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 1897 in Indiana, and died December 02, 1976 in Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana. She married Curtis 97 Descendants of BIDDLE Quackenbush August 19, 1920 in Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana. He was born September 30, 1892 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana, and died June 02, 1972 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Hilda Johnson: OBIT: Mrs. Hilda R. Quackenbush - A resident of Ossian, Mrs. Curtis (Hilda R.) Quackenbush, 7 9, suffered a fatal heart seizure at 5:30 p.m. Thursday while watching television in the hom e of Mrs. Velma White in Ossian, where she had been cared for since being critically injure d three years ago when hit by an automobile while crossing a street in Ossian. Born Jan. 8 , 1887 in Wells County, she was a daughter of Henry and Sophia Johnson. Her husband, Curtis Q uackenbush died in 1972. Mrs. Quackenbush was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in B luffton. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Norman (Margie) Ditmar of Ossian Route 2; a sister , Mrs. Loyal Weist of Ossian Route 1; a brother, William Johnson of Ossian, one grandchild an d one great- grandchild Funeral Home Memorial Card: In Memory of Hilda R. Quackenbush, Born, January 8, 1897, Date o f Death, December 2, 1976, Final Resting Place, Oak Lawn Cemetery Notes for Curtis Quackenbush: Info from Julie Henricks Resided, Ossian, Indiana - Occupation Feed mill worker - Church affiliation, Church of Go d & Presbyterian - World War I Veteran Marjorie Louella Carver was raised by Curtis & Hilda. Margie was Helen Carver's niece. Hele n Carver was wife of William Johnson, brother of Hilda.She was not adopted, but program has n othing for being raised in the family. Obit: Wife of Norman Ditmar, Mrs. Margie Ditmar of Ossian dies. Mrs. Margie L.Ditmar, 62 , wife of Norman Ditmars, died unexpectedly April 29 at her home in Ossian. Born Nov. 17 , 1928, in Adams County, she was a daughter of Harry and Orva Roe Carver. Her marriage to Mr . Ditmar took place Nov. 20, 1948, at Ossian. Mrs. Ditmar, a graduate of Ossian High Schoo l, retired in 1979 from American Hoist and Derrick at Fort Wayne, where she was employed 15 y ears. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ossian, VFW Ladies Auxiliary Pos t 2861 and Pythian Sisters. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Cl audia Ditmar Coffield of Ossian; a sister, Katherine Moody of Fort Wayne; three brothers, Cha rles Carver of Hicksville, Ohio, Paul Carver of Galveston,Indiana, and Harry Carver of Rome , Indiana; two grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. 4-29-93 , Ossian Journal More About Curtis Quackenbush and Hilda Johnson: Marriage: August 19, 1920, Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana Child of Hilda Johnson and Curtis Quackenbush is: + 553 i. Margie Luella8 Carver, born November 17, 1928 in ,Adams Co., Indiana; died Abt. 1992 in Ossian, Wells County, Indiana. 405. Thelma Irene7 Johnson (Henry Seymour6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 17, 1899 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana, and died September 21, 1989 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Loyall William Weist November 01, 1919 in Coldwater, Branch Co., Michigan. He was born August 24, 1895 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana, and died February 18, 1994 in Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana. Notes for Thelma Irene Johnson: Obit: Mrs. Loyall (Thelma I.) Weist, 90, of rural Ossian, died at 1:50 a.m. on Thursday, Sept . 21, at Lutheran Hospital. Death was due to cancer, following a serious illness of two weeks . Born in Wells County July 17, 1899, she was a daughter of Henry and Sophia Young Johnson . Her marriage in Coldwater, Mich., Nov. 1, 1919, was to Loyall Weist, who survives. She wa s a member of the Fairview Church of God and the Ladies Aid Society. In addition to the hu sband, survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Jean) Henricks of rural Yoder; one brother , William Johnson of rural Ossian; and one grandchild. Burial was in the Prairie Grove Cemet ery. Preferred forms of memorial are to the church's general fund. 98 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Loyall William Weist: info Julie Henricks - occupation, coil winder - church affiliation, Church of God - World Wa r I Veteran Obit: Loyall W. Weist, 98, of rural Ossian died yesterday in Ossian Health Care Center. Th e Allen County native was a factory worker at General Electric for 31 years, and the widowe r of Thelma, who died in 1989. He was a member of Fairview Church of God, Yoder. Surviving are his daughter, Jean Henricks of Yoder, and one grandchild. Services ar e 10:30 a.m. Monday in Elzey & Haggard Funeral Home, Ossian, where calling is from 2 to 4 an d 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Preferred memo rials are gifts to Fairview Church of God. Ossian Journal - Feb 18, 1994 Obit: A resident of rural Ossian, Loyall W. Weist, 98, died Feb. 18 at Ossian Health Care, wh ere he had been a patient one day. Born Aug. 24, 1895 in Allen County, he was a son of Horati o and Mary Elizabeth Dafforn Weist. His marriage Nov. 1, 1919 in Coldwater, Mich. was to Thel ma I.Johnson, who died Sept. 21, 1989. 65th Anniversary: Loyall and Thelma Weist of R.R. 1 Ossian, celebrated their 65th wedding an niversary with a family dinner. They were married November 1, 1919 in Coldwater, Michigan, af ter Mr. Weist's return from army service in France. Mr. Weist retired from the General Electr ic in 1956. The have a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Jean) Henricks of Yoder, and a granddaughter, Jul ie More About Loyall Weist and Thelma Johnson: Marriage: November 01, 1919, Coldwater, Branch Co., Michigan Child of Thelma Johnson and Loyall Weist is: + 554 i. Lois Jean8 Weist, born July 26, 1925 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 406. Russell Harrison7 Johnson (Henry Seymour6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 04, 1902 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana, and died May 01, 1965 in Three Rivers, St. Joseph Co., Michigan. He married Mae Schille November 11, 1924 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born October 10, 1904 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Russell Harrison Johnson: One record states that Russell & Mae were married abt. Feb. 12, 1925. Obit: Russell H. Johnson - Word has been received here of the death of Russell H. Johnson , 62, of R.R. 1, Fulton, Michigan. He died at 1:30 a.m. yesterday in a Three Rivers, Michigan , Hospital. A native of Wells County, he is survived by his wife, Mae; a son, Thomas, Fort Wayne; tw o sisters, Mrs. Curtis Quackenbush and Mrs.Loyal Weist, both of Ossian; a brother, William, W aynedale; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Elzey Home for Funerals, Waynedale. Burial wil l be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday. Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Sunday, May 2, 1965 Notes for Mae Schille: residences, rural Fulton, Michigan - Fort Wayne, Ind.(1997) - Church-Roman Catholic More About Russell Johnson and Mae Schille: Marriage: November 11, 1924, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Child of Russell Johnson and Mae Schille is: + 555 i. Thomas Russell8 Johnson, born December 28, 1937 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 407. William Wesley7 Johnson (Henry Seymour6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 28, 1908 in ,Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana. He married (1) Helen Catherine 99 Descendants of BIDDLE Carver August 31, 1929 in ,Wells Co., Indiana. She was born January 20, 1910 in ,Adams Co., Indiana, and died March 07, 1933 in ,Wells Co., Indiana. He married (2) Kathleen Arick November 27, 1937 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born June 09, 1916 in ,Huntington Co., Indiana, and died July 03, 1995 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Notes for William Wesley Johnson: residences, rural Ossian, Yoder, Fort Wayne, rural Angola, Indiana Occupation, tool maker - Church affiliation, Church of God Notes for Helen Catherine Carver: OBIT - Mrs. Helen Catherine Johnson, 23, of Yoder, died at 5:45 o'clock yesterday at the hom e of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Carver of near Yoder. Death was attributed to complica tion of diseases. She was born in Adams County, Jan. 20, 1910 and was married to William John son, Aug. 30, 1920. Surviving are the parents: the husband; two brothers, Grover Carver of Al bion, Lawrence Carver, of near Decatur, and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Parish of Bluffton and Mr s. Ora Warren of Clinton County. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 o'clock at the F airview Church of God with Rev. B.T. Yeager officiating, assisted by Rev. Raymon Bair, of For t Wayne. Elzey & Sons, of Ossian, are in charge of funeral arrangements. News-Sentinel, For t Wayne, 7 March 1933 More About William Johnson and Helen Carver: Marriage: August 31, 1929, ,Wells Co., Indiana Notes for Kathleen Arick: Church affiliation, Methodist More About William Johnson and Kathleen Arick: Marriage: November 27, 1937, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Child of William Johnson and Kathleen Arick is: + 556 i. Sharon Evelyn8 Johnson, born July 22, 1941 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 414. Harry7 Biddle (Nelson (James)6, Alexander5, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 28, 1917 in Wells Co., Indiana, and died June 23, 1964 in 550 S. Jefferson St., Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. He married Ruth Hunnicutt. Notes for Harry Biddle: of Huntington - Bailey Funeral Home Records Child of Harry Biddle and Ruth Hunnicutt is: 557 i. Larry DeWayne8 Biddle, born June 13, 1939 in Huntington, Indiana; died January 27, 1975 in Huntington, Indiana. 417. James Alexander7 Biddle (Nelson (James)6, Alexander5, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 29, 1909 in Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana, and died October 07, 1971 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. He married Anna Mae Farthing August 23, 1929, daughter of Jesse Farthing and Lucretia Walton. She was born February 07, 1911 in Kentucky, and died March 01, 1956. Notes for James Alexander Biddle: Obit: Huntington, Indiana Library - James A. Biddle, 62, a resident of Russo's Trailer Court , Grant Street, died unexpectedly early Thursday morning at his home. He had retired two yea rs ago, because of heart trouble. A resident of Huntington most of his life, he had worked a t the Caswell-Runyan Company 32 years and then the Schacht Rubber Mfg. Co. for 13 years prio r to retirement. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. Mr. Biddle was born Jan. 29, 1909, at O ssian to Nelson and Alice Gibson Biddle. His marriage was to Anna Mae Farthing who died Marc h 1, 1956. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Richard (Betty) Ross, Mrs. Paul (Evelyn) Nichol s, Mrs. Walter (Marilyn) Whitesell, Mrs. Pinson (L. Jane) Hicks, and Mrs. Wilbur (Ruby) Winga te, all of 100 Descendants of BIDDLE Huntington, and Mrs. Eugene (Doris) Bass, Otsego, Michigan; two sons, Glenn Biddle , Fort Wayne, and James E. Biddle, Huntington, 25 grandchildren, 6 gr-grandchildren, two brot hers, Lewis Biddle, Huntington, and Bernard Biddle, Kingsland, and three sisters, Mrs. Dell a Hower, Huntington, Mrs. Lucille Hower, Kingsland, and Mrs. Lloyd (Ruth) Shuler, Fort Wayne . Deceased are two sons, two daughters, two grandchildren and two brothers, Paul and Harry B iddle. Friends may call at the Bailey Mortuary after 2 p.m. Friday. The Moose Lodge will hav e Memorial Services at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturd ay in the chapel of the mortuary with Rev. John F. Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in Mt . Hope Cemetery. Obit: Huntington Public Library - Funeral services for James A. Biddle were conducted at 2 p. m. Saturday in the chapel of the Bailey Mortuary with Rev. John F. Maxwell officiating. Pall bearers were Max Little, Dennis Ross, Steve Ross, Larry Barnes, Donald Nichols, and Gary Lane . Honorary pallbearers, also grandsons, were Roger Whitesell, Randy Whitesell, Glen Biddle , Travis Hicks and Robert Williams. Burial was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery James died of a heart attack. More About James Biddle and Anna Farthing: Marriage: August 23, 1929 Children of James Biddle and Anna Farthing are: 558 i. Betty M.8 Biddle, born March 12, 1930 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana; died June 07, 1980. She married (1) John Elston in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. She married (2) Richard Dean Ross July 04, 1954 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. Notes for Betty M. Biddle: of Huntington died of a heart attack More About John Elston and Betty Biddle: Marriage: Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana More About Richard Ross and Betty Biddle: Marriage: July 04, 1954, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana 559 ii. Doris J. Biddle, born November 21, 1931 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. She married Eugene Edward Bass. Notes for Doris J. Biddle: of Otsego 560 iii. Evelyn J. Biddle, born April 30, 1933 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. She married (1) Herbert in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. She married (2) Paul Nichols July 09, 1953 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. She married (3) Paul A. Zuercher December 01, 1979 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Evelyn J. Biddle: of Huntington More About Herbert and Evelyn Biddle: Marriage: Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana More About Paul Nichols and Evelyn Biddle: Marriage: July 09, 1953, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana More About Paul Zuercher and Evelyn Biddle: Marriage: December 01, 1979, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana 561 iv. Marilyn J. Biddle, born November 20, 1934 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana; died July 19, 1992 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. She married (1) Cecial Newsome in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. She married (2) Walter Whitesell October 06, 1956 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. 101 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Marilyn J. Biddle: of Huntington died of a heart attack More About Cecial Newsome and Marilyn Biddle: Marriage: Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana More About Walter Whitesell and Marilyn Biddle: Marriage: October 06, 1956, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana 562 v. Glenn Biddle, born December 16, 1936 in Huntington, Huntington Co, Indiana. He married (1) Florence in Miami, Florida. He married (2) Martha in Akron, Ohio. He married (3) Barbara Louise Lamphiear January 28, 1957 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. Notes for Glenn Biddle: of Fort Wayne More About Glenn Biddle and Florence: Marriage: Miami, Florida More About Glenn Biddle and Martha: Marriage: Akron, Ohio More About Glenn Biddle and Barbara Lamphiear: Marriage: January 28, 1957, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana + 563 vi. James E. Biddle, born November 17, 1938 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. + 564 vii. Max DeWayne Biddle, born December 04, 1941 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana; died July 23, 1943 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. 565 viii. Ronald Lee Biddle, born February 10, 1943 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana; died May 26, 1967 in Huntington, Huntington, Indiana. Notes for Ronald Lee Biddle: died in a car accident 566 ix. Lois Jane Biddle, born March 01, 1945 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. She married Pinson Pearce Hicks March 30, 1963 in Huntington, Huntington, Indiana. Notes for Lois Jane Biddle: of Huntington More About Pinson Hicks and Lois Biddle: Marriage: March 30, 1963, Huntington, Huntington, Indiana 567 x. Reba K. Biddle, born August 22, 1946 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana; died August 08, 1956 in Lake Clear, Huntington Co., Indiana. She married (1) Wilbur Wingate. She married (2) Darwin Burnworth October 06, 1962 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. Notes for Reba K. Biddle: of Huntington More About Darwin Burnworth and Reba Biddle: Marriage: October 06, 1962, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana 568 xi. Deborah Sue Biddle, born March 01, 1956 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana; died March 01, 1956 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. 419. Bernarr E.7 Biddle (Nelson (James)6, Alexander5, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 08, 1914 in Wells Co, Indiana, and died December 19, 1974 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana. He married Mary P. Meyer April 26, 1941 in Crown Point, Indiana. She was born 1921. 102 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Bernarr E. Biddle: of Kingsland Obit: Bernarr (Red) Biddle, 60, Rt.2, Ossian, died at 8:47 p.m. Thursday in the Caylor-Nicke l Clinic, Bluffton, where he had been hospitalized 19 days. Mr.Biddle had been employed a s a pofessional sanitarian for the Dairy Division State Board of Health, Indianapolis and wa s a member of the Elks Lodge, Bluffton and the Parlor City Country Club. He was born Jan. 8 , 1914 in Wells County to Nelson and Alice Gibson Biddle and his marriage was on April 26, 19 41 to Mary Meyer, who survives. Other survivors include one son, Tom Biddle, Fort Wayne, on e daughter, Mrs. David (Jolene) Heyerly, Decatur, one brother, Brooks Biddle, Huntington, thr ee sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Della) Hower, Uniondale, Mrs. Chester (Lucille) Hower, Ossian an d Mrs. Lloyd (Ruth) Shuler, Fort Wayne and 3 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Elzey Fu neral Home, Ossian from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday , where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, with Rev. Bruce Kenline officiating . Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian and preferred memorials are to the Caylor-N ickel Research Foundation. More About Bernarr Biddle and Mary Meyer: Marriage: April 26, 1941, Crown Point, Indiana Children of Bernarr Biddle and Mary Meyer are: 569 i. Tom8 Biddle. 570 ii. Jolene Biddle. She married David Heyerly. 422. Bert7 Clark (Israel A.6, Rachel Ellen5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) He married Dora KNERIUM. Children of Bert Clark and Dora KNERIUM are: 571 i. Marie8 Clark. 572 ii. Ramon Clark. 427. Estella C.7 Bayes (Tabitha/Talitha Frances6 Clark, Rachel Ellen5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born October 31, 1879 in Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio. She married Jay J. Funk. He was born 1878 in Wauseon, OH. Child of Estella Bayes and Jay Funk is: 573 i. Donald8 Funk. 429. Clark7 Bayes (Tabitha/Talitha Frances6 Clark, Rachel Ellen5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 08, 1886 in Fulton Co., Ohio. He married Lela FOGELSON. She was born in Michigan. Children of Clark Bayes and Lela FOGELSON are: 574 i. Audrey Francis8 Bayes, born May 22, 1909 in Wauseon, OH. 575 ii. Ailine May Bayes, born May 11, 1911 in Wauseon, OH. 576 iii. Bernard Clark Bayes, born August 16, 1915 in Ohio. 430. Margaret Ellen7 Bayes (Tabitha/Talitha Frances6 Clark, Rachel Ellen5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 17, 1892. She married Howard W. KOLB. He was born January 20, 1890. Children of Margaret Bayes and Howard KOLB are: 577 i. Doris8 KOLB. 578 ii. Donald Franklin KOLB, born February 17, 1914. 103 Descendants of BIDDLE 431. Phyllis Elizabeth Magdaline7 Biddle (Marion Stillman6, John D.5, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born October 31, 1897 in Indiana, and died June 10, 1976. She married Marvin L. Donaghy. He was born May 27, 1894 in ,Wells County, Indiana, and died October 21, 1968. Notes for Marvin L. Donaghy: Ossian & Jefferson Twp., The Way We Were pages 21-22 Children of Phyllis Biddle and Marvin Donaghy are: 579 i. John8 Donaghy, born January 27, 1917. Notes for John Donaghy: still alive in June 20 1983 -lived in Ossian 580 ii. Helen Donaghy, born August 28, 1918 in ,Wells County, Indiana. She married Hower. Notes for Hower: don't know his first name but just in case Article 6 of 13, Article ID: 9810210057 Published on 10/21/1998, THE FORT WAYNE NEWS-SENTINEL W.N. "BILL" HOWER OSSIAN - 1918-1998 W.N. "Bill" Hower, 80, of Ossian, a member of the Ossian Men's Club, died Monday, Oct. 19, 19 98, at home. In his spare time he made street benches for residents to sit on, in and around Ossian. The W ells County native retired in 1983 from Kmart Warehouse in Fort Wayne, was a member of Americ an Legion Post 111 in Bluffton, Knight of Pythias 116 in Fort Wayne, was past parade marsha l of Ossian Days and was a World War II Army Air Force veteran. 432. John Oakley7 Biddle (Marion Stillman6, John D.5, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 1899 in Indiana. He married Iona B. McAllister November 01, 1924. Notes for John Oakley Biddle: OBIT: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, May 30, 1959 A 59 year old Allen County dragline operator was blown to bits yesterday near Berne as he c hecked a stump removal dynamite charge to see if it were lit. Killed in the 2:30 p.m. accident on the Don Abnet farm, 3 1/2 miles east and a mile south o f Berne, was John Oakley Biddle of R.R. 4, Bluffton Road near Baer Field. Biddle was clearing a ditch with the dragline when his progress was halted by stumps. He wa s using dynamite to remove these when one of the charges appeared to have failed to explode . The blast which snuffed out his life occured as he walked up to inspect the fuse. Abnet, who was out of range of the charge, said he had called to Biddle, "Is it all right? " "No," he quoted Biddle as replying, "It's gone out." The words were Biddles last. Surviving are his wife, Iona; a daughter, Mrs Maurice (Betty) Keltsch, Fort Wayne; two brot hers, Ned, Fort Wayne, and Scott, Bluffton; two sisters, Mrs. Richard Coak, Fort Wayne, and M rs. Mae Donaghy, Ossian; and two grandchildren. More About John Biddle and Iona McAllister: Marriage: November 01, 1924 Child of John Biddle and Iona McAllister is: 581 i. Betty8 Biddle. She married Maurice Keltsch. 433. Scott7 Biddle (Marion Stillman6, John D.5, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born Abt. 1900. He married Mary Shady September 20, 1924 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. She was born July 19, 1902 in ,Wells County, Indiana, and died August 28, 1989 in Wells Comm Hosp, Bluffton, Wells County, 104 Descendants of BIDDLE Indiana. Notes for Mary Shady: Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, for Mrs. Mary Biddle, 87, of E ast Central Ave. Bluffton, who died at 4:40 a.m.on Monday, Aug. 28, at Wells Community Hospit al. She had been a patient at the hospital one day. Born July 19, 1902 in Wells County , she was a daughter of James T. & Celesta Davison Shady. Her marriage in Fort Wayne, Sept . 20, 1924, was to Scott (Mick) Biddle, who preceded her in death Feb. 3, 1982. Mrs. Biddl e had been a nurse's aide in the dietary departments at Wells Community Hospital and Caylor-N ickel Clinic. She was a member of the Wesleyan Church. Survivors include three daughters , Mrs. Harry (Rosella) Mills of Craigville, Mrs. Joseph (Marjorie) Lamar of Bluffton and Mrs . John (Floy) Cowens of Milford; three brothers, Wayne Shady of rural Ossian, David Shady o f Bluffton, and Wendell Shady of Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. F riends were able to call on Tuesday at the Goodwin Memorial Chapel, where funeral services we re conducted on Wednesday by Rev. Gary Beecher. Burial was in the Six Mile Cemetery. More About Scott Biddle and Mary Shady: Marriage: September 20, 1924, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana Children of Scott Biddle and Mary Shady are: 582 i. Rosella8 Biddle. Notes for Rosella Biddle: Mrs. Harry Mills of Craigville 583 ii. Floy Biddle. Notes for Floy Biddle: Mrs. John Cowens of Milford 584 iii. Marjorie Biddle. Notes for Marjorie Biddle: Mrs. Joseph Lamar of Bluffton 434. Ned Brooks7 Biddle (Marion Stillman6, John D.5, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1905. He married Edna M. Roberts October 06, 1926 in ,Allen County, Indiana. More About Ned Biddle and Edna Roberts: Marriage: October 06, 1926, ,Allen County, Indiana Child of Ned Biddle and Edna Roberts is: 585 i. Jeron8 Biddle. 437. Chloe7 Ruppert (Nora6 Biddle, George D.5, Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) She married Lloyd Edgar. Notes for Lloyd Edgar: Lloyd Edgar was Wauseon funeral director. Child of Chloe Ruppert and Lloyd Edgar is: 586 i. George8 Edgar. Notes for George Edgar: of Wauseon, Ohio 443. Harrison Highshew7 Biddle (Stillman6, George D.5, Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) 105 Descendants of BIDDLE was born Abt. January 1884, and died June 01, 1935. He married Almeda Bloomer. Children of Harrison Biddle and Almeda Bloomer are: 587 i. Ruth Elinor8 Biddle, born 1915; died September 25, 1935. Notes for Ruth Elinor Biddle: d. age 20y 6m 6d 588 ii. George (Slim) Biddle. 589 iii. Marge Biddle. 590 iv. Donald Biddle. 447. Ralph M.7 Biddle (Stillman6, George D.5, Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born Abt. 1899 in Ohio. He married Mabel Mohler, daughter of W. Mohler and Martha Price. She was born 1905, and died February 12, 2002. Notes for Ralph M. Biddle: of Liberty Center, Henry Co., Ohio Children of Ralph Biddle and Mabel Mohler are: 591 i. Gordon8 Biddle. 592 ii. Donna Biddle. She married William Luebker. 593 iii. Kenneth Biddle. 594 iv. Bill Biddle. 595 v. James Biddle. 448. Alfred T.7 Biddle (Stillman6, George D.5, Jacob Todd4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born Abt. 1904 in Ohio. He married Matilda Baus. Child of Alfred Biddle and Matilda Baus is: 596 i. Biddle8, born August 20, 1926; died August 20, 1926. 457. Harry7 Geitgey (George6, Nancy Jane5 Biddle, George D.4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) He married Nellie Love Richardson May 09, 1909. She was born September 04, 1888, and died March 11, 1970. Notes for Harry Geitgey: of Tedrow Notes for Nellie Love Richardson: info from Pioneers around Delta, Ohio by Vashti Seaman More About Harry Geitgey and Nellie Richardson: Marriage: May 09, 1909 Child of Harry Geitgey and Nellie Richardson is: 597 i. Donald8 Geitgey. He married Frances. Generation No. 8 476. Mont Vernon8 Wiley (Cora M.7 Blair, Samantha6 Batdorff, Elizabeth5 Biddle, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 15, 1900, and died 1985. He married Florence Naomi Harding. She was born December 17, 1902, and died January 10, 1923. Children of Mont Wiley and Florence Harding are: + 598 i. Kenneth Mont9 Wiley, born May 01, 1922; died January 17, 1945 in Luxembourg, Germany. 106 Descendants of BIDDLE 599 ii. Virginia Rose Wiley. 481. Marilyn8 McConkey (Charles William7, Susannah Francis6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) She married Fruth. Children of Marilyn McConkey and Fruth are: 600 i. Lottie9 Fruth. 601 ii. Tracey Fruth. Notes for Tracey Fruth: Guessing that this is a male! 485. Marvin Bud E.8 Graft (Elizabeth H.7 Johnson, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born Abt. 1925 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana, and died April 10, 1991 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married (1) Joyce L. Harrison. He married (2) May Turnbull May 10, 1967 in Angola, Steuben Co., Indiana. She was born 1926 in Stretford, Manchester, England. Notes for Marvin Bud E. Graft: Obit: Marvin E. "Bud" Graft, 66, died yesterday at his home. The Yoder native has lived i n Fort Wayne most of his life. He retired in 1978 after 31 years as an inspector with Inter national Harvester. He also worked for 13 years with National Car Rental. Surviving are his wife, May; two daughters, Sandra Hammond of Ossian and Lisa Bowling of Zanesville; two brothers, Dale L. & Jerry, both of Fort Wayne; one stepson, T erry Vaughn of Indianapolis; one stepdaughter, Margaret Nuttle of Fort Wayne; five grandchild ren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Elzey & Haggard Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Roa d. Calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian . Preferred memorials are gifts to the Heart Fund. April 11, 1991 Fort Wayne New s Sentinel Notes for May Turnbull: info from May Turnbull More About Marvin Graft and May Turnbull: Marriage: May 10, 1967, Angola, Steuben Co., Indiana Children of Marvin Graft and Joyce Harrison are: 602 i. Sandra9 Graft. She married Richard Hamman. Notes for Richard Hamman: of Ossian 603 ii. Lisa Graft. She married Bowling. 604 iii. Lana Kay Graft, born November 21, 1948 in Peru, Miami Co., Indiana; died November 21, 1948 in Peru, Miami Co., Indiana. 488. Robert LeRoy8 Johnson (Daniel Homer7, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born Abt. 1928. He married Betty Jean Koughn February 27, 1948 in ,Wells County, Indiana. She was born Abt. 1929. More About Robert Johnson and Betty Koughn: Marriage: February 27, 1948, ,Wells County, Indiana Child of Robert Johnson and Betty Koughn is: 605 i. Paul Eugene9 Johnson, born December 27, 1948. He married Rebecca Louise Musser September 29, 1973 in ,Wells County, Indiana; born March 28, 1953. More About Paul Johnson and Rebecca Musser: 107 Descendants of BIDDLE Marriage: September 29, 1973, ,Wells County, Indiana 491. Russell Ira8 Smith (Sylvia Blanch7 Johnson, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 16, 1924 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Dorothy Ilene Wilson March 17, 1946 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born January 21, 1927 in ,Wells County, Indiana. Notes for Russell Ira Smith: Info Russell & Dorothy Smith Notes for Dorothy Ilene Wilson: info from Russell & Dorothy More About Russell Smith and Dorothy Wilson: Marriage: March 17, 1946, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Russell Smith and Dorothy Wilson are: 606 i. Melvin Paul9 Smith, born February 27, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 607 ii. Roger Louis Smith, born March 15, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. + 608 iii. Darlene Kay Smith, born April 23, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. + 609 iv. Douglas Leon Smith, born August 15, 1955 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. 492. Calvin James8 Smith (Sylvia Blanch7 Johnson, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 07, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Lois Ann Sink March 26, 1949 in Zanesville, Indiana. She was born April 06, 1930 in ,Allen Co., IN. Notes for Calvin James Smith: Marriage license from Allen Co. Info on Calvin and descendants from Lois Ann Sink Smith More About Calvin Smith and Lois Sink: Marriage: March 26, 1949, Zanesville, Indiana Children of Calvin Smith and Lois Sink are: + 610 i. Cynthia Sue9 Smith, born January 14, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. + 611 ii. Kevin Lynn Smith, born September 06, 1955 in Bluffton, Wells Co., IN. 493. Ruth8 Smith (Sylvia Blanch7 Johnson, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 11, 1928 in Allen Co., Indiana. She married Mark Merriman April 07, 1956 in Poe, Allen Co., Indiana. He was born January 13, 1929 in Huntington, Htg. Co., Indiana. Notes for Mark Merriman: Info from Ruth Smith Merriman More About Mark Merriman and Ruth Smith: Marriage: April 07, 1956, Poe, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Ruth Smith and Mark Merriman are: 612 i. Nils M.9 Merriman, born December 15, 1957 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. 613 ii. Terry E. Merriman, born March 16, 1961 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; died September 20, 1961 in ,Allen Co., IN. 614 iii. Rhonda R. Merriman, born October 23, 1962 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Daniel Habeger August 20, 1983 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. More About Daniel Habeger and Rhonda Merriman: 108 Descendants of BIDDLE Marriage: August 20, 1983, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana + 615 iv. Kent P. Merriman, born September 23, 1964 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 498. Carole8 Johnson (Robert Lynn7, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 25, 1930 in Wells County, Indiana, and died in Caylor-Nickel, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. She married Harry Burke September 04, 1948 in Allen County, Indiana. He was born June 12, 1926, and died August 19, 1984. Notes for Carole Johnson: Obit: Mrs. Carole L. Burke, 62, Widow of Harry Burke, Dies - Widow of Harry J. Burke, Mrs. C arole L. Burke, 62 of Ossian died March 5 at Caylor-Nickel Medical Center. Death was due to c ancer, and she had been in failing health two years. A daughter of Robert and Neola Gri mm Johnson, she was born Dec. 25, 1930 in Wells County. Her marriage to Mr. Burke, who died A ug. 19, 1984, took place Sept. 4, 1948 in Allen County. Mrs. Burke, a resident of the Ossi an area 40 years, had been employed as secretary at Lancaster Elementary School 15 years, an d previous to that had worked in the Northern Wells superintendent's office 10 years. Sur viving are her mother, who resides in Bluffton; a son, Michael Burke of Bluffton; a daughter , Mrs. Jim (Kathy) Steffen of Craigville; a brother, Charles Johnson of Morristown, Tennessee ; a sister, Mrs. Dolly Minton of Huntington, and three grandchildren. Services were held M onday at Elzey and Haggard Funeral Home, Father Steven Colchin officiating, and burial was i n Oak Lawn Cemetery at Ossian. More About Harry Burke and Carole Johnson: Marriage: September 04, 1948, Allen County, Indiana Children of Carole Johnson and Harry Burke are: 616 i. Michael9 Burke. 617 ii. Kathy Burke. She married Jim Steffen. 499. Donna M.8 Pequignot (Lawrence Julian7, Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 15, 1933 in Eby Road, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Porter. Children of Donna Pequignot and Porter are: 618 i. Daniel Joseph9 Porter, born August 13, 1955. 619 ii. Michael D. Porter, born February 05, 1957. 620 iii. James Alan Porter, born April 13, 1959. 621 iv. Joanna Marie Porter, born February 13, 1961 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; died February 17, 1961 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Notes for Joanna Marie Porter: Info from Steven L. Pequignot 500. Grace8 Pequignot (Lawrence Julian7, Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 11, 1939 in Cedarville, Allen County, Indiana. She married (1) Caywood. She married (2) Donald Eugene Byrd August 22, 1969. Notes for Grace Pequignot: According to Steven Pequignot, Grace works as a contractor. More About Donald Byrd and Grace Pequignot: Marriage: August 22, 1969 Child of Grace Pequignot and Caywood is: 622 i. Robin Lynn9 Caywood, born November 30, 1960 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. 109 Descendants of BIDDLE 501. Richard P.8 Pequignot (Arthur F.7, Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 28, 1936 in St. Joe Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He married Carmen Sylvus. Children of Richard Pequignot and Carmen Sylvus are: 623 i. Chad9 Pequignot. 624 ii. Rae Lynn Pequignot. 625 iii. Leslie Pequignot. 626 iv. Jules Bryan Pequignot. 502. Judith Ann8 Pequignot (Arthur F.7, Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 21, 1937 in St. Joe Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married Joseph H. Martony. Notes for Judith Ann Pequignot: 2828 Valley Creek Run, New Haven, IN 46774 Children of Judith Pequignot and Joseph Martony are: 627 i. Joseph H. Jr.9 Martony. 628 ii. Julie Martony. 629 iii. Jeanne Martony. 503. Joyce E.8 Pequignot (Arthur F.7, Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 14, 1939 in St. Joe Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Paul Boyce June 10, 1961. Notes for Joyce E. Pequignot: 5235 N.Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 More About Paul Boyce and Joyce Pequignot: Marriage: June 10, 1961 Children of Joyce Pequignot and Paul Boyce are: 630 i. Paul A.9 Boyce, born April 25, 1962. 631 ii. Michael J. Boyce, born July 30, 1963. 632 iii. Patrick E. Boyce, born June 23, 1964. 633 iv. Timothy J. Boyce, born August 09, 1965. 634 v. Molly A. Boyce, born February 21, 1967. 635 vi. Kathleen M. Boyce, born December 29, 1968. 636 vii. Margaret R. Boyce, born January 23, 1970. 637 viii. Thomas A. Boyce, born January 10, 1974. 504. James A.8 Pequignot (Arthur F.7, Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 29, 1941 in St. Joe Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Janice Ackerman March 01, 1958. More About James Pequignot and Janice Ackerman: Marriage: March 01, 1958 Children of James Pequignot and Janice Ackerman are: 638 i. Debra Kay9 Pequignot, born August 08, 1958 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Joseph Dominick Zummo May 13, 1989 in St.Elizabeth's Church, Whitehall, PA. More About Joseph Zummo and Debra Pequignot: Marriage: May 13, 1989, St.Elizabeth's Church, Whitehall, PA 110 Descendants of BIDDLE 639 ii. Suzanne M. Pequignot, born June 14, 1960 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 640 iii. Lora Ann Pequignot, born May 08, 1964. 641 iv. James A. Jr. Pequignot, born August 26, 1969. 508. Michael James8 Pequignot (Franklin M.7, Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 04, 1938 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He married Betty L. Barclay September 27, 1958. Notes for Michael James Pequignot: of Sherwood, Michigan in 1965 More About Michael Pequignot and Betty Barclay: Marriage: September 27, 1958 Children of Michael Pequignot and Betty Barclay are: 642 i. Julia Ann9 Pequignot, born October 14, 1959 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married Allen Ross. 643 ii. Janet Kay Pequignot, born January 18, 1961 in Coldwater, Michigan. 644 iii. Jill Reyne Pequignot, born April 25, 1962 in Coldwater, Michigan. 645 iv. Jodi Sue Pequignot, born September 25, 1964 in Coldwater, Michigan. 646 v. Michael James Jr. Pequignot, born November 13, 1972 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. 509. Joan F.8 Kramer (Gertrude Mary7 Pequignot, Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 24, 1939 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married (1) Jerome E. Martin March 25, 1961 in Erie, Erie Co., PA. He was born October 04, 1937 in Oil City, Venango Co., PA. She married (2) Robert Y. McCadden 1976 in Cato, Cayuga Co., NY. He was born May 17, 1937. More About Jerome Martin and Joan Kramer: Marriage: March 25, 1961, Erie, Erie Co., PA More About Robert McCadden and Joan Kramer: Marriage: 1976, Cato, Cayuga Co., NY Children of Joan Kramer and Jerome Martin are: 647 i. Joy Elaine9 Martin, born November 09, 1961 in Erie, Erie Co., PA. She married Everett John Baker July 14, 1984 in Shelburne Falls, Mass.. More About Everett Baker and Joy Martin: Marriage: July 14, 1984, Shelburne Falls, Mass. 648 ii. Jill Elise Martin, born January 17, 1963 in New Kensington, PA. She married Steven Coates July 02, 1994 in Cato, Cayuga Co., NY. More About Steven Coates and Jill Martin: Marriage: July 02, 1994, Cato, Cayuga Co., NY 649 iii. son 511. Barbara J.8 Kramer (Gertrude Mary7 Pequignot, Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 02, 1943 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Ronald Brozich November 28, 1970 in Erie, Erie Co., PA. He was born September 21, 1936 in Beaver Falls, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania. More About Ronald Brozich and Barbara Kramer: Marriage: November 28, 1970, Erie, Erie Co., PA Children of Barbara Kramer and Ronald Brozich are: 111 Descendants of BIDDLE 650 i. Johanna9 Brozich, born December 13, 1971 in Erie, Erie Co., PA. 651 ii. John J. Brozich, born December 27, 1971 in Erie, Erie Co., PA. 652 iii. Anthony Brozich, born April 22, 1975 in Erie, Erie Co., PA. 653 iv. Benjamin Brozich, born August 15, 1976 in Meadville, PA. 512. Martha L.8 Kramer (Gertrude Mary7 Pequignot, Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 07, 1944 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Donald Yeager May 06, 1967 in Freeport, PA. He was born July 19, 1931. More About Donald Yeager and Martha Kramer: Marriage: May 06, 1967, Freeport, PA Children of Martha Kramer and Donald Yeager are: 654 i. Sandra E.9 Yeager, born February 19, 1967 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. 655 ii. Scott Yeager, born October 26, 1968 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. 513. Gregory J.8 Kramer (Gertrude Mary7 Pequignot, Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 26, 1948 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Candace Geigle June 13, 1970 in Erie, Erie Co., PA. She was born August 30, 1947. More About Gregory Kramer and Candace Geigle: Marriage: June 13, 1970, Erie, Erie Co., PA Children of Gregory Kramer and Candace Geigle are: 656 i. Cynthia A.9 Kramer, born May 29, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois. 657 ii. Matthew Kramer, born February 25, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois; died February 26, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois. 658 iii. Andrew C. Kramer, born October 27, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois. 659 iv. Christopher J. Kramer, born November 17, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois; died December 16, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois. 514. Julie M.8 Kramer (Gertrude Mary7 Pequignot, Joanna E. R.6 Johnson, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 11, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Todd T. Dell July 25, 1970 in Erie, Erie Co., PA. He was born September 22, 1948 in Johnston, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. More About Todd Dell and Julie Kramer: Marriage: July 25, 1970, Erie, Erie Co., PA Children of Julie Kramer and Todd Dell are: 660 i. Shawn Patrick9 Dell, born October 29, 1971 in Erie, Erie Co., PA. 661 ii. Timothy Michael Dell, born April 20, 1981 in Erie, Erie Co., PA. 662 iii. Daniel James Dell, born September 19, 1982 in Erie, Erie Co., PA. 518. Mary Lucille8 Baker (Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 17, 1901 in ,Allen County, IN, and died November 02, 1984 in St. Joe Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married Clarence Nichter January 22, 1925 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. He was born February 12, 1896, and died July 01, 1991 in Catholic Ceme., Fort Wayne, Allen Co.. Notes for Mary Lucille Baker: OBIT: Mary Lucille Nichter, 83, died Friday in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Nichter was bor n in Allen County and lived most of her life in Fort Wayne. She was a member of St. John th e Baptist Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Clarence J.; three sons, Thomas of For t Wayne and Richard and Kenneth, both of Big Long Lake, Hudson; three daughters, Janet Morgan thaler of Syracuse, Alice Henderson of Riverside, California., and 112 Descendants of BIDDLE Rita Gomez of St. Petersbu rg, Florida; a brother, Gary Baker of Fort Wayne; 18 grandchildren; and 6 gr- grandchildren . Services are 9:30 Monday in Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St., and 10 a .m. in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Calling is 7 to 9 p.m. today and after 2 p.m . Sunday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery. More About Clarence Nichter and Mary Baker: Marriage: January 22, 1925, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana Children of Mary Baker and Clarence Nichter are: 663 i. Thomas9 Nichter, born in Of Fort Wayne. Notes for Thomas Nichter: of Fort Wayne 664 ii. Richard Nichter, born in of Big Long Lake, hudson. Notes for Richard Nichter: of Big Long Lake, Hudson 665 iii. Kenneth Nichter, born in of Big Long Lake, Hudson. 666 iv. Janet Nichter, born in of Syracuse, Indiana. She married Morganthaler. Notes for Janet Nichter: of Syracuse 667 v. Alice Nichter, born in of Riverside, California. She married Henderson. Notes for Alice Nichter: of Riverside, California 668 vi. Rita Nichter, born in of St. Petersburg, Florida. She married Gomez. Notes for Rita Nichter: of St. Petersburg, Florida 519. Gary R.8 Baker (Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 01, 1903 in ,Wells Co., IN, and died May 13, 1989 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He married Norma Chilicoat February 14, 1925 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She was born May 09, 1904 in Van Wert, Ohio. Notes for Gary R. Baker: Information from Alice Baker McClellan, Betty Baker Booher Obit: Gary R. Baker, 85, died at 7:06 p.m. Saturday at Lutheran hospital. Before moving to Os sian three years ago, he had resided in Allen County in the Zanesville area. Born July 1 , 1903 in Wells County, he was a son of Ira D. and Bessie Johnson Baker. His marriage in For t Wayne Feb. 14, 1925 was to the former Norma Chilcoat, who survives. An employee of Genera l Electric for 21 years, he had also worked 10 years at the state highway department. He atte nded Living Faith Missionary Church. In addition to the wife, survivors include four daughte rs, Mrs. Loren (Betty) Booher of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Jack (Alice) McClellan of Pierceton, Mrs. J ames (Juanita) Crapser of Ossian, and Mrs. Thomas (Beverly) Perry of Keystone; 9 grandhcildre n; 14 great- grandchildren and 5 stepgreat-grandchildren. Burial was in the Oak Lawn Cemetery . (Ossian) Obit: Gary R. Baker, 85, Ossian, died Saturday in Lutheran Hospital. The Wells County nativ e lived in Allen County until three years ago. He worked for General Electric Co. 21 years an d the Indiana Department of Highways, 10 years. Survices are 1 p.m. Wednesday in Elzey-Dick ey-Haggard Funeral Home, Ossian, where calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Burial wil l be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts 113 Descendants of BIDDLE to the American Heart Association . 5-15-89 More About Gary Baker and Norma Chilicoat: Marriage: February 14, 1925, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN Children of Gary Baker and Norma Chilicoat are: + 669 i. Betty9 Baker, born January 20, 1926 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. 670 ii. Alice Baker, born September 03, 1928 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married Jack McClellan October 1950 in Zanesville, IN. Notes for Jack McClellan: Info from Alice Baker McClellan More About Jack McClellan and Alice Baker: Marriage: October 1950, Zanesville, IN + 671 iii. Juanita Baker, born June 09, 1930 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. + 672 iv. Beverly A. Baker, born February 13, 1938 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. 520. Pauline J.8 Baker (Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 01, 1905 in ,Allen Co., Indiana, and died November 20, 1976 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married Robert L. Scherrer June 20, 1925 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He was born March 26, 1906 in ,Allen Co., Indiana, and died August 23, 1972 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. Notes for Pauline J. Baker: of Fort Wayne Notes for Robert L. Scherrer: Information from Elizabeth Marie Scherrer Norris More About Robert Scherrer and Pauline Baker: Marriage: June 20, 1925, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Pauline Baker and Robert Scherrer are: + 673 i. Thomas Eugene9 Scherrer, born October 13, 1926 in ,Allen Co., IN; died August 01, 1987 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. + 674 ii. Elizabeth Marie Scherrer, born May 10, 1935 in ,Wells Co., IN. 521. Clifford J.8 Baker (Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 08, 1910 in ,Allen Co., Indiana, and died December 15, 1977 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. He married Lola M. Wallace August 05, 1933 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. She was born Abt. 1909. Notes for Clifford J. Baker: Elzey Funeral Home records - gives Coon Hunting with Del Shaw - evidently a hunting acciden t Of Fort Wayne Funeral Card: In Memory of Clifford J. Baker, Born, February 8, 1910, Date of Death, Decembe r 15, 1977, Services at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, Elzey-Dickey-Haggard Chapel, Clergyman Officiating , Rev. Arthur Square, Final Resting Place, Oak Lawn Cememtery Notes for Lola M. Wallace: Elzey Funeral Home Records More About Clifford Baker and Lola Wallace: Marriage: August 05, 1933, Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana 114 Descendants of BIDDLE Child of Clifford Baker and Lola Wallace is: + 675 i. Linda9 Baker. 523. Nolan G.8 Johnson (William Clayton7, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) died 1997. He married Phyllis K. Chaney 1945. Notes for Nolan G. Johnson: Lived at Ossian More About Nolan Johnson and Phyllis Chaney: Marriage: 1945 Child of Nolan Johnson and Phyllis Chaney is: 676 i. Terry G.9 Johnson, born June 07, 1946. He married Irene L. Tharp August 22, 1966 in ,Wells County, Indiana; born October 06, 1947. More About Terry Johnson and Irene Tharp: Marriage: August 22, 1966, ,Wells County, Indiana 526. Charles Theodore8 Johnson (Susie Eva7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 14, 1917 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. He married Delcie. Notes for Charles Theodore Johnson: probably married in Detroit, Michigan Children of Charles Johnson and Delcie are: 677 i. Beverly9 Johnson, born in ,Detroit, Michigan. + 678 ii. Dorothy Marie Johnson, born in ,Detroit, Michigan. 679 iii. Connie Johnson. 527. Mary8 Peake (Susie Eva7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 05, 1924 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. She married Paul Mobley April 03, 1943 in Angola, IN. He was born April 13, 1924 in ,Paulding, Ohio. Notes for Mary Peake: Talked to Mary by phone in 1994. She said she would send me the family information - what I h ave, she told me on the phone - Edward is very handicapped. - goes to a day school. She sai d Alex, her father died of Parkison's Disease. Howard Smith genealogy gives dates of Larry as b. 1959, Mary, b. 1959, and Thomas, b. 1964. Notes for Paul Mobley: Paul Mobley went into the Army at Angola, Indiana, Sept. 22, 1942, retired April 30, 1963, Fo rt Benning, Georgia Mary said he lived in Angola in 1994. More About Paul Mobley and Mary Peake: Marriage: April 03, 1943, Angola, IN Children of Mary Peake and Paul Mobley are: + 680 i. Carlene Mary9 Mobley, born 1944 in ,Germany. 681 ii. Paulette Mobley, born 1947 in ,Fort Lee, Virginia; died 1952 in ,Paulding, Ohio. 682 iii. Larry Mobley, born Abt. 1948 in ,Fort Benning, Georgia. 115 Descendants of BIDDLE 683 iv. Edward Mobley, born 1948 in ,Petersburg, Virginia. 684 v. Thomas Mobley, born Abt. 1962 in ,Fort Benning, Georgia. 528. Robert Eugene8 Johnson (Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 03, 1918 in ,Wells Co., IN. He married Grace Ethel Marquardt January 11, 1938 in Covington, KY. She was born April 26, 1915 in Monroeville, Allen Co., IN. More About Robert Johnson and Grace Marquardt: Marriage: January 11, 1938, Covington, KY Children of Robert Johnson and Grace Marquardt are: + 685 i. Kenneth Eugene9 Johnson, born June 30, 1938 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. + 686 ii. Cecil Merle Johnson, born November 15, 1940 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. + 687 iii. Rex Lou Johnson, born March 10, 1944 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. 529. Dorothy Lucile8 Johnson (Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 28, 1919 in ,Allen Co., IN. She married Illa Patten September 04, 1937 in ,Allen Co., IN. He was born June 17, 1916 in ,Wells Co., IN. Notes for Illa Patten: 50th Anniversary: Mr. & Mrs. Illa Patten will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary wit h an open house Sunday afternoon, Aug. 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Lighted Acres. They were marri ed September 4, 1937 at the Yoder Missionary Church parsonage by the Rev. Clinton Moser. Atte ndants were Mary (Johnson) Dowty and Curtis Patten Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Patten have four childr en: Robert of Marietta, Georgia, Larry of Columbia, South Carolina, Stanley of Charlotte, Nor th Carolina, and Dianna Huycke of Stevensville, Michigan; They have 10 grandchildren. More About Illa Patten and Dorothy Johnson: Marriage: September 04, 1937, ,Allen Co., IN Children of Dorothy Johnson and Illa Patten are: + 688 i. Robert L.9 Patten, born July 22, 1939 in Ossian, Wells Co., IN. + 689 ii. Larry D. Patten, born August 20, 1941 in Allen Co., Indiana. 690 iii. Stanley R. Patten, born June 11, 1943 in Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Stanley R. Patten: Stanley served in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia, beginning September, 1965 Professor at Univers ity + 691 iv. Dianna S. Patten, born February 03, 1946. 530. Mary Louise8 Johnson (Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 22, 1921 in ,Allen Co., IN. She married Wendell Dowty April 12, 1941 in Lima, Ohio. He was born February 24, 1918 in Lima, OH, and died April 16, 1994 in Ossian, Wells County, Indiana. Notes for Wendell Dowty: OBIT: WQendell E. Dowty, 76, owner of Dowty's Builders for 25 years, died April 16 at his Os sian residence. Mr. Dowty had retired in 1983 after 25 years of self-employment and 35 yea rs as a resident of Ossian. He was born in Wells County Feb. 24, 1918, a son of James W. a nd Lena I. Carrysot Dowty. His marriage at Lima, Ohio, on April 12, 1941 was to Mary L. Johns on, who survives. Mr. Dowty was a member of Ossian Masonic Lodge 297 and New Haven America n Legion and a former member of the Ossian Lions Club. He was a veteran of Army service duri ng World War II. Surviving, in addition to the wife, are two sons, Donald (Ronald) L. Dowty of Leo and Jerr y W. Dowty of Ann Arbor, Michigan; a brother, Hubert Dowty of Fort Wayne; and two sisters, Ma rjorie Sorg of Fort Wayne and Mary Gilbert of Bluffton. 116 Descendants of BIDDLE Services were Tuesday at Elzey & Haggard Funerl Home in Ossian with Rev. Robert Priest off iciating. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials to the Ossian United Methodist Church o f Well County Hospice. 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION PLANNED - Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Dowty will celebrate their 50th we dding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at their residence. Mr. Dowty and the former Mary Johnson were married in the Missionary Church at Lima, Ohi o by Rev. Moser. Marjorie Sorg, the bridegroom's sister, and Carl Johnson, brother of the bri de, served as attendants. Mr. Dowty retired from Dowty's Builders and later worked seven years at Quabache State Par k. Mrs. Dowty retired from Amoco Oil as a field supervisor for the data processing and soi l testing lab at Fort Wayne. They have two sons, Ronald Dowlty of Spencerville, and Jerald Dowty of Arbor, Michigan. Th ey also have eight grandchildren. A family dinner was held at the Branding Iron. 5-2-1991 Veteran of World War II More About Wendell Dowty and Mary Johnson: Marriage: April 12, 1941, Lima, Ohio Children of Mary Johnson and Wendell Dowty are: + 692 i. Ronald9 Dowty, born March 28, 1947 in Caylor Nickel, Clinic, Bluffton, IN. + 693 ii. Jerry Dowty, born March 14, 1953 in Wells Co. Hosp., Bluffton, IN. 531. Carl Alfred8 Johnson (Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 12, 1923 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. He married (1) Pauline Cordevay March 1943 in New York. He married (2) Betty Carmean December 20, 1963 in Allen County, Indiana. She was born February 03, 1921 in St. Mary's Ohio, and died Abt. April 18, 1993 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Notes for Carl Alfred Johnson: Place of Marriage came from Howard Smith genealogy More About Carl Johnson and Pauline Cordevay: Marriage: March 1943, New York Notes for Betty Carmean: Obit: MARY GINDER JOHNSON, 72, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday at Parkview Memorial Hospital. She wa s born in St. Marys, Ohio. Surviving are her husband, Carl A.; two sons, Arthur Ginter of Lim a, Ohio, and Francis Ginter of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; two stepsons, Thomas Johnson and Stephe n Johnson of Fort Wayne; four brothers, Gordon Carmean of Delphos, Ohio, Francis Carmean, Sha nnon Carmean and L.G. Carmean, all of St. Marys; two sisters, LaVerne Reinke of St. Marys an d Sara Lewis of Middlepoint; and 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services a t 2 p.m. Tuesday at Harter & Son Memorial Chapel, Delphos. Burial in King Cemetery, Middlepoi nt, Ohio 1-18-1993 More About Carl Johnson and Betty Carmean: Marriage: December 20, 1963, Allen County, Indiana Children of Carl Johnson and Pauline Cordevay are: 694 i. Steven9 Johnson. + 695 ii. Thomas Carl Johnson, born September 15, 1944 in Allen County, Indiana. + 696 iii. Barbara Johnson, born 1945. 532. Raymond Lee8 Johnson (Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 09, 1924 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. He married (1) Mary Ann Roemke October 30, 1948 in Catholic church, Waynedale, Allen Co., IN. She was born May 08, 1927 in Arzheim, Germany, and died Abt. 1983 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He married (2) Ida Richardson October 08, 1987. She was born January 23, 1922 in ,Wells Co., IN. 117 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Raymond Lee Johnson: Howard Smith genealogy gives birthdate as Dec. 9, 1924 Notes for Mary Ann Roemke: Obit: Maryann Johnson, 56, of 2111 Lakewood Drive, a member of St. Therese Catholic Church , died Monday in Lutheran Hospital. Mrs. Johnson, born in Germany, lived in Fort Wayne mos t of her life. Surviving are her husband, Raymond; a daughter, Lora Johnson, at home, and t hree sons, Raymond Jr. of Fort Wayne, David, at home, and Neal of Houston, Texas. Service s are 9:15 Wednesday in Elzey-Dickey-Haggard Home for Funerals in Waynedale and 9:30 in St. T herese Church. Burial will be in Catholic Cemtery. Calling is from 7 to 9 p.m. today. More About Raymond Johnson and Mary Roemke: Marriage: October 30, 1948, Catholic church, Waynedale, Allen Co., IN More About Raymond Johnson and Ida Richardson: Marriage: October 08, 1987 Children of Raymond Johnson and Mary Roemke are: + 697 i. Raymond Jr.9 Johnson, born September 23, 1950 in ,Allen Co., IN. 698 ii. David Johnson, born January 21, 1955 in ,Allen Co., IN. + 699 iii. Neal Johnson, born July 03, 1957 in ,Allen Co., IN. 700 iv. Laura Rose Johnson, born September 07, 1958 in ,Allen Co., IN. She married Drew Hall. 533. Merle Jay8 Johnson (Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 11, 1926 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. He married (2) Gloria Gibson April 19, 1947 in Covington, KY. She was born January 17, 1927 in ,Allen Co., IN, and died September 29, 1991 in ,Allen Co., IN. Notes for Merle Jay Johnson: "Jake" Notes for Gloria Gibson: Obit: Gloria J. Johnson, 64, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday at Lutheran Hospital. She was a lifelo ng resident of Allen County. She was a retired beautician. Surviving are her husband, Merle J .; one son, Michael of Columbia City; three sisters, Ruth Brockhaus and Delores Roe, both o f Fort Wayne, Faye Taylor of Ossian; two brothers, Orval Gibson of Fort Wayne and Albert Gibs on of Fort Myers, Florida; and three grandchildren. Services at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mungova n & Son Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St., with calling 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The body w as donated to Indiana Anatomical Medical Center of Indianapolis. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Oct. 1, 1991 More About Merle Johnson and Gloria Gibson: Marriage: April 19, 1947, Covington, KY Child of Merle Johnson and Gloria Gibson is: + 701 i. Michael9 Johnson, born July 15, 1949 in ,Allen Co., IN. 534. Norma Jean8 Johnson (Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 30, 1928 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. She married Dudley E. Snyder February 12, 1949 in Emmaus Lutheran, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He was born March 09, 1922 in Bremen, IN, and died December 31, 1976 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. Notes for Dudley E. Snyder: Info from Kenneth Johnson Funeral Home Memorial Card: In Memory of Dudley E. Snyder, Date of Birth, March 9, 1922, Dat e of Death, 118 Descendants of BIDDLE December 31, 1976, Place of Interment, Covingkton Memorial Gardens, McComb & Son s Funeral Home More About Dudley Snyder and Norma Johnson: Marriage: February 12, 1949, Emmaus Lutheran, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN Children of Norma Johnson and Dudley Snyder are: + 702 i. Mark Steven9 Snyder, born December 14, 1950 in ,Allen Co., IN. + 703 ii. Deborah Kay Snyder, born March 19, 1952 in ,Allen Co., IN. + 704 iii. Timothy Lee Snyder, born September 20, 1959 in ,Allen Co., IN. 535. Arlon Burnell8 Johnson (Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 15, 1931 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. He married Sue Elaine Glaze July 26, 1953 in Edgerton, Allen Co., IN. She was born July 26, 1933 in ,Allen Co., IN. More About Arlon Johnson and Sue Glaze: Marriage: July 26, 1953, Edgerton, Allen Co., IN Children of Arlon Johnson and Sue Glaze are: 705 i. Cathleen L.9 Johnson, born October 30, 1954 in Parkview Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married Lawrence Huff August 13, 1980 in U.Meth. Ch., Monroeville, Allen Co., IN. More About Lawrence Huff and Cathleen Johnson: Marriage: August 13, 1980, U.Meth. Ch., Monroeville, Allen Co., IN + 706 ii. Julia A. Johnson, born August 22, 1956 in Parkview Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. + 707 iii. Peggy S. Johnson, born April 07, 1960 in Parkview Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. 536. Earl Gibson8 Johnson (Ralph Jacob7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 23, 1921 in ,Wells Co., Indiana. He married (1) A. Joan Diemer August 12, 1945 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. She was born February 08, 1923 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. He married (2) Lois Mills June 21, 1952 in ,Whitley Co., Indiana. She was born November 10, 1929 in Tekonsha, Michigan. Notes for A. Joan Diemer: Info from A. Joan Diemer More About Earl Johnson and A. Diemer: Marriage: August 12, 1945, ,Allen Co., Indiana More About Earl Johnson and Lois Mills: Marriage: June 21, 1952, ,Whitley Co., Indiana Children of Earl Johnson and A. Diemer are: + 708 i. Cheryl9 Johnson, born August 23, 1948 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 709 ii. Gregg Johnson, born October 04, 1951 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Children of Earl Johnson and Lois Mills are: 710 i. Kevin9 Johnson, born July 26, 1954 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. 711 ii. Noel Dean Johnson, born September 17, 1955 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. 537. Paul Edwin8 Johnson (Ralph Jacob7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 24, 1922 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. He married Lois Nell Parkison December 24, 1941 in Methodist Church, Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana. She was born October 05, 1922 in Ossian, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana. 119 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Lois Nell Parkison: Graduated from Ossian High School, 1940. More About Paul Johnson and Lois Parkison: Marriage: December 24, 1941, Methodist Church, Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana Children of Paul Johnson and Lois Parkison are: + 712 i. Steven L.9 Johnson, born January 27, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 713 ii. Sherri L. Johnson, born May 02, 1956 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married III Frederick Barnoske March 22, 1980 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana; born March 23, 1960 in Toledo, Ohio. More About Frederick Barnoske and Sherri Johnson: Marriage: March 22, 1980, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana 714 iii. Jeffry A. Johnson, born November 10, 1966 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 538. Leona Mae8 Johnson (Ralph Jacob7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 29, 1924 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. She married Charles W. Mahnensmith April 10, 1943 in ,Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. He was born December 15, 1922 in ,Wells Co., Indiana. Notes for Leona Mae Johnson: Information from Leona Mae Johnson Much of Ralph Johnson information from Leona Mae. Leona Mae is a beautician, Ossian. Notes for Charles W. Mahnensmith: MANENSHMITHS TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY - Mr. & Mrs. Charles Mahensmith of 121 West LaFever St. , Box 163, Ossian, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with a private party at the El egant Farmer Restaurant. Mr. Mahaensmith and the former Leona Johnson were married April 10, 1943 by the Rev. Henr y at the Methodist Church in Anniston, Ala. Mr. Maahensmith is retired after 12 years in trucking and 30 years with Rogers Markets i n the meat department. He also served three years in the selective military during World War d II. Mrs. Mahensmith has owned a hairdressing shop for 35 years. Ossian Journal More About Charles Mahnensmith and Leona Johnson: Marriage: April 10, 1943, ,Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama Children of Leona Johnson and Charles Mahnensmith are: 715 i. Jo Sue9 Mahnensmith, born March 05, 1948 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Jo Sue Mahnensmith: Teacher at Portland, Indiana - info Leona Mae Johnson Mahensmith + 716 ii. Tim I. Mahnensmith, born February 09, 1954 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 539. Dale Clarence8 Taylor (Almira Elizabeth7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 06, 1920 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Doris Cathleen Jacobs April 04, 1942 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. She was born June 03, 1919 in Zanesville, Wells Co., Indiana. Notes for Dale Clarence Taylor: Info from Dale & Doris Taylor TAYLORS TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY - Mr. & Mrs. Dale Taylor of 610 North Metts, Ossian, will cele 120 Descendants of BIDDLE brate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Mr. Taylor and the former Doris Ja cobs were married April 4, 1942 at Terre Haute...... Mr. Taylor is retired from Internationa l Harvester and Mrs. Taylor is a General Electric retiree. More About Dale Taylor and Doris Jacobs: Marriage: April 04, 1942, ,Allen Co., Indiana Children of Dale Taylor and Doris Jacobs are: + 717 i. Karen Kay9 Taylor, born June 13, 1946 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 718 ii. Larry Dale Taylor, born April 12, 1949 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana; died January 26, 1991 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 540. Wayne8 Taylor (Almira Elizabeth7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 13, 1923 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married (1) Martha A.. He married (2) Helen J. Neiferd November 01, 1947 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. She was born June 05, 1921 in Van Wert, Ohio, and died May 23, 1971 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Wayne Taylor: info from Elzey Funeral Home records Sec. Lt. Wayne H. Taylor, co-pilot in a 13th AAf B-24, member of a liberator unit in the Phil lipines. He was presented the Air Medal. He is the son of Ben H. Taylor, Ossian - fro m a Fort Wayne newspaper Notes for Helen J. Neiferd: Obit; Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Elzey Home for Funerals in Waynedale for M rs. Helen J. Taylor, 49, of 2603 Waynedale Blvd., who died Sunday in Lutheran Hospital. Buria l in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Wayne; sons, Robert, at Lackland Ai r Force Base, Texas and Steven, at home; two daughters, Ginny and Linda, at home; her mother , Mrs. Dolly Nieferd, Van Wert, O.; brothers, Homer, Albert, Calvin, and sisters, Mrs. Harve y Simpson and Mrs. William Wise, all of Van Wert. Funeral Memorial Card: In Memory of Helen J. Taylor, Born, July 5, 1921, Date of Death, Ma y 23, 1971, Final Resting Place, Prairie Grove Cemetery More About Wayne Taylor and Helen Neiferd: Marriage: November 01, 1947, ,Allen Co., Indiana Children of Wayne Taylor and Helen Neiferd are: 719 i. Ginny L.9 Taylor, born March 19, 1949 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. She married Hunter. Notes for Hunter: of Indianapolis 720 ii. Robert H. Taylor, born January 08, 1951 in ,Allen Co., Indiana; died Abt. February 10, 1993 in Marshall, Michigan. Notes for Robert H. Taylor: Obit: Robert H. Taylor, 42, died Wednesday in Marshall, Michigan of a possible heart attack . He worked in maintenance at Air Wisconsin for 11 years and was a Vietnam War Air Force vet eran. Surviving are his father and stepmother, Wayne H. and Martha A. Taylor of Fort Wayne ; a brother, Steven J. of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Linda S. Pytiarz of Clearwater, Florida, a nd Ginny L. Hunter of Indianapolis; five stepsisters, Phyllis Bly of Wolcottville, Merry Hahn ert, Karen Cramer and Patricia Greve, all of Fort Wayne, and Anna Wells of Whitehouse, Ohio ; and a grandmother, Almira Taylor of Fort Wayne; Services at 10 a.m. Monday at Elzey & Hagg ard Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Buri al in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Memorials to donor's choice. Feb. 16, 1993 TRUCK DRIVER'S DEATH PROBED: Calhoun County, Mich., sheriff's deputies are investigating th e 121 Descendants of BIDDLE death of a Fort Wayne truck driver as a possible homicide. An autopsy Thursday revealed tha t Robert H. Taylor, 42, died Wednesday from head injuries. "We don't know how it happened, bu t there is no evidence at the scene that shows it was an accident. So we are investigating i t as a homicide." Lt. Terry Cook said. Police reported no evidence of foul play when Taylor w as discovered behind the wheel of his Air Wisconsin commercial truck, parked along Interstat e 69 in Fredonia Township. Taylor worked in maintenance at Air Wisconsin for 11 years and wa s a Vietnam War Air Force veteran. DRIVER'S DEATH IS PUZZLING - The local man was found off 1-69 in Michigan. How Robert H. Tayl or died is a mystery. ...investigators are trying to piece together the last hours of Taylor' s life - 6:45 p.m. last Tuesday until about 8 a.m. the next day.....but.. said ther is no evi denced at this time to conclude Taylor was struck on the head, as opposed to having accidenta lly hit his head on something.. no sings he was robbed or had a passenger in the vehicle. Bu t he said they were not ruling anything out. 721 iii. Linda Taylor, born December 05, 1954 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. She married Pytiarz. Notes for Pytiarz: of Clearwater, Florida 722 iv. Stevie J. Taylor, born May 15, 1957 in ,Allen Co., Indiana. 541. Donald G.8 Taylor (Almira Elizabeth7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 20, 1928 in ,Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. He married Mary F. Furthmiller November 22, 1947 in New Haven, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born September 15, 1929 in R.R. #, New Haven, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Donald G. Taylor: Information from Mary Furthmiller Taylor Don worked at Dana Corp, Fort Wayne, began Sept 4, 1947 Member of the Masonic Lodge #342, joined 1953 More About Donald Taylor and Mary Furthmiller: Marriage: November 22, 1947, New Haven, Allen Co., Indiana Child of Donald Taylor and Mary Furthmiller is: + 723 i. Diana Jean9 Taylor, born September 12, 1948 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 542. Annabelle Marie8 Taylor (Almira Elizabeth7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 02, 1937 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Glenn Verle Notestine December 17, 1960 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He was born December 24, 1935 in St. Joseph Twp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Glenn Verle Notestine: Info from Annabelle Taylor Notestine More About Glenn Notestine and Annabelle Taylor: Marriage: December 17, 1960, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Annabelle Taylor and Glenn Notestine are: 724 i. Dean Allen9 Notestine, born June 14, 1964 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Penny Joyce Kohls June 29, 1985 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN; born March 07, 1961 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Dean Allen Notestine: first child due in Aug. 1994? More About Dean Notestine and Penny Kohls: Marriage: June 29, 1985, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN 122 Descendants of BIDDLE + 725 ii. Julie Ann Notestine, born March 07, 1967 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 726 iii. Kathy Marie Notestine, born February 18, 1971 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 543. Gilford Lee8 Johnson (JAMES LYNN7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 08, 1924 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married (1) Dottie Slyder Brown June 12. He married (2) Hillis Imogene Shaw May 29, 1948 in Waynedale, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born December 31, 1929 in Waynedale, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, and died October 19, 1989 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Gilford Lee Johnson: Gilford went into service, WW II, March 25, 1943 - 37th Inf. Div., wounded in Manila, Phillip ines, discharged, 1946 5 from City Receive Bronze Stars: The War Department has announced the awarding of Bronze St ars to five Fort Wayne men for meritorious service. Pfc. Gilford L. Johnson, son of Mr. & Mrs . James L. Johnson, Yoder, has been presented the Bronze Star for heroic achievement during t he liberation of Manilla, where he was among the first fighting troops to enter the Phillippi ne capital. According to the citation accompanying the award. "Private Johnson, with bold di sregard for his personal safety, crawled 25 yards to the aid of a wounded comrade under inten se enemy machine gun and rifle fire. His courageous action was instrumental in saving the man 's life." A veteran of over 20 months overseas service, Private Johnson fought in the jung les of Bougainville and served on Guadalcanal and New Caledonia. In addition to the Bronze St ar, he wears the Purple Heart for wounds received in action during the fighting in Luzon. H e alwo wears the Combat Infantryman's Badge for exemplary service in action, and the Asiatic- Pacific Theater Ribbon with two battle stars. from a Fort Wayne newspaper Notes for Dottie Slyder Brown: First husband, James Slyder More About Gilford Johnson and Dottie Brown: Marriage: June 12 Notes for Hillis Imogene Shaw: Obit: Hillis I. Johnson, 59, died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday at home. A lifelong Allen County re sident, she was a home-maker. Surviving are her husband, Gilford L.; two sons, Randy of Wichi ta, Kansas, and Rick of Pendleton, Indiana; her mother, Madonna Shaw of Fort Wayne. Service s ar 10:30 Monday at Elzey Dickey Haggard Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road. Calling fr om 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Memorials to Multiple S clerosis or Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice, Inc. Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Nov. 21, 1989 Member of the Sherman Street Church of God Funeral Home Memorial Card: In Memory of Hillis I. Johnson, Born, December 31, 1929, Date o f Death, October 19, 1989, Burial, Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana More About Gilford Johnson and Hillis Shaw: Marriage: May 29, 1948, Waynedale, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Gilford Johnson and Hillis Shaw are: 727 i. Randal Alan9 Johnson, born September 29, 1953 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Shirley Ann VanMeter June 04, 1977 in Brookville, Indiana; born February 15, 1988 in Connersville, Indiana. More About Randal Johnson and Shirley VanMeter: Marriage: June 04, 1977, Brookville, Indiana 728 ii. Richard Lee Johnson, born July 03, 1956 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 544. Walter Edwin8 Johnson (JAMES LYNN7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, 123 Descendants of BIDDLE JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 04, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Deloris Irene Ort November 02, 1946 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born June 19, 1928 in Marion, Grant Co., Indiana. Notes for Walter Edwin Johnson: Retired from International Harvestor of Fort Wayne. WW II, U.S. Navy on LST in South Pacific - took Fire Control and Radar training at Ft. Lauder dale, Florida - enlisted - Gunner Mate in the South Pacific - He was 17 when he went into th e navy. S1c Walter Johnson, a son of Mr. & Mrs. James Johnson, of Yoder, has been moved several times . He graduated from Rangefinder school, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, latest report finds him a t Pearl Harbor awaiting further orders. Walter's brother, Pvt. Gilford Johnson, is still in t he Southwest Pacific and writes his parents that he has received the Asiatic theatre ribbon w ith one star, the Good Conduct medal and the Infantryman Combat badge. - from a Fort Wayne n ewspaper Notes for Deloris Irene Ort: Mrs. Harry L. Ort of Fort Wayne, announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Deloris Irene , to Walter Edwin Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson, of Yoder. The marriage took pla ce Saturday, November, 2, at the home of the bride's mother. The couple will reside at 628 E ast Wayne Street, Fort Wayne More About Walter Johnson and Deloris Ort: Marriage: November 02, 1946, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Child of Walter Johnson and Deloris Ort is: + 729 i. Keith Edwin9 Johnson, born August 31, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 545. MARJORIE ANN8 Johnson (JAMES LYNN7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 29, 1928 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. She married Forest Cleon Kientz June 11, 1954 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was born December 30, 1910 in Fairmount, Fairmount Twp., Grant Co., Indiana. Notes for MARJORIE ANN Johnson: Graduate of Ossian High School, 1946, Fort Wayne Bible School (now Taylor Univ., Fort Wayne , Bachelor of Religious Education; Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University), Bachelo r of Science in Elementary Education; Ball State University, Master of Arts in Elementary Edu cation with minor in Librarianship Teaching experience: 1953-54, Logansport, 1st grade 1954-56, Fairmount, Indiana, 2nd & 3rd grade 1957-1990, Marion, Indiana, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, an d then Elementary library at Southeast School, Elementar y Library Supervisor, Marion Community Schools Member, Fairmount Baptist Church - served several years as treasurer , pianist, organist Librarian - Marion Public Library, Indiana & Genealogy Room, 1991-- Other work experience: G.C. Murphy, Fort Wayne; Magnavox, Fort Wayne; International Harvesto r Fort Wayne; Kingswood Childrens' Home, Bean Station; Tennessee; RCA, Marion, Indiana More About Forest Kientz and MARJORIE Johnson: Marriage: June 11, 1954, Jeffersonville, Indiana Child of MARJORIE Johnson and Forest Kientz is: + 730 i. John David9 Kientz, born April 16, 1958 in Marion, Grant Co., Indiana. 124 Descendants of BIDDLE 546. Harold LeRoy8 Johnson (JAMES LYNN7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 09, 1930 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. He married Ruby Ileen Crockett March 11, 1956 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. She was born April 18, 1931 in ,Jackson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana. Notes for Harold LeRoy Johnson: Mr. Rolland Heche of Yoder, grocer, said he would give a pair of trousers to any baby named a fter him. Mom named her third child, Harold Leroy, after Rolland Leroy. Mr. Heche did not t hink that was really naming someone after him, but he gave Harold a pair of trousers anyway. Harold was in the Air National Guard during the Korean War. He was a mechanic and was statio ned at Fort Wayne, Indiana, Duluth, Minnesota, and Camp Laramie, Wyoming. More About Harold Johnson and Ruby Crockett: Marriage: March 11, 1956, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana Child of Harold Johnson and Ruby Crockett is: + 731 i. Brant LeRoy9 Johnson, born September 18, 1959 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 547. Bruce Alan8 Johnson (JAMES LYNN7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 25, 1938 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., Indiana. He married Bernice McIntyre July 19, 1958 in Wesleyan Church, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana. She was born October 21, 1935 in Burkesville, Kentucky. More About Bruce Johnson and Bernice McIntyre: Marriage: July 19, 1958, Wesleyan Church, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana Child of Bruce Johnson and Bernice McIntyre is: + 732 i. Bruce Edward9 Johnson, born July 03, 1960 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana. 548. Dennis Mark8 Johnson (JAMES LYNN7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 21, 1948 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Mary Ann Favory September 20, 1970 in Lakehurst, New Jersey. She was born August 02, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Dennis Mark Johnson: Chief Petty Officer Johnson, son of Mr. & Mrs. James L. Johnson, of Yoder, Indiana, enliste d in the Navy on 12 April 1968. After graduating from Boot Camp in San Diego, he reported t o Aircrew Survival Equipment Class "A" School at Lakehurst, New Jersey. His first permanent d uty station was Heavy Photogrphic Squadron SIXTY-ONE (VAP-61) at NAS Agana, Guam. While attac hed he deployed on detachment to Hawaii, Korea, the Phillippines, Australia, Thailand, and Da nang, Viet Nam. He was promoted to Petty Officer third Class on 16 April 1969 and Petty Officer Second Cla ss on 01 June 1970. Another brief stint at Lakehurst for Class "B" School preceded a short to ur with Air Antisubmarine Squadron Twenty-one (VA-21) at NAS North Island, San Diego. A challenging assignment at the Naval Air Test Center at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland foll owed where he worked with 26 different types of aircraft. Next was Fighter Squadron ONE-SIX -ONE (VF-161) forward deployed onboard USS MIDWAY (CV-41) at Naval Station Yokosuka, Japan . He then went to new construction and became a Plankowner of the USS TARAWA (LHA-1). Whil e on board he helped establish an aviation type maintenance control organization for part o f the engineering department which is being utilized by the west coast amphibious fleet. He w as promoted to Petty Officer First class on 16 Feb. 1976. A tour of shore duty as a Deep Water Environment Survival Training (DWEST) Instructor at t he Naval Aviation Schools Command at NAS Pensacola, Florida followed where he helped teach ap proximately 4,500 pilots, flight officers and aircrewmen, various survival techniques. He wa s promoted to Chief Petty officer on 16 Sept. 1980. 125 Descendants of BIDDLE Back to sea, this time on the USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) where he deployed to the Mediterranea n Sea and the Indian Ocean. Returning from the cruise, he helped prepare the ship for the Ser vice Life Extension Program (SLEP) at Naval Station Philadephia, PA. Attack Squadron Sixty -Six (VA-66) homeported at NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Fla., deployed onboard USS DWIGHT D . EISENHOWER (CVN-69) was his next assignment after another brief stint at Lakehurst for Clas s "C" School. While attached he was the Flight Deck Coordinator and Maintenance Control Chief . A tour of Recruiting Duty at Navy Recruiting District, Indianapolis followed. He wa s a canvasser/recruiter at Navy Recruiting Station, Fort Wayne, Indiana and later recruiter i n charge. Finally, back to Lakehurst for one last tour. He has been assigned to the Integrated Train ing Battalion (ITB) Staff as the Battalion Housing Coordinator. He was selected for Senior Ch ief Petty Officer in April 1988. Chief Johnson was awarded the following medals and citation s during his career: Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation (3 awards), Meritoriou s Unit Commendation (4 awards), Good Conduct Medal (5 awards), Navy Expeditionary Medal (3 aw ards), National Defense Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (3 awards), Viet Nam Servic e Medal (3 campaign stars), Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Ribbon (3 awards), Republ ic of Viet Nam Unit Civil Action Ribbon, Republic of Viet Nam Campaign Medal, Expert Pistol M edal. More About Dennis Johnson and Mary Favory: Marriage: September 20, 1970, Lakehurst, New Jersey Children of Dennis Johnson and Mary Favory are: 733 i. Lisa9 Favory, born September 10, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married John Rittinhouse October 01, 1994 in Mt. Calvary, Lutheran Ch., Fort Wayne, IN. More About John Rittinhouse and Lisa Favory: Marriage: October 01, 1994, Mt. Calvary, Lutheran Ch., Fort Wayne, IN + 734 ii. Michael Scott Johnson, born October 31, 1972 in Lexington Park, Maryland. 549. Joan Louise8 Messick (Wilmetta Marie7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 13, 1935 in ,Wells Co., Indiana. She married (1) Stanley D. Grate. He was born Abt. 1933, and died July 07, 1991 in Poe, Allen Co., Indiana. She married (2) Robert Eugene Coulson July 24, 1954 in Angola, Indiana. Notes for Stanley D. Grate: Obit: Stanley D. Grate, 58, of Poe, died at 10 a.m. Sunday at home, Born in Waterloo, he lived in Fort Wayne for three years. He was a vessel furnace helper at Slater Steels Corp. for 28 years and was a U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force veteran. He was chaplain of New Haven Lodge No. 740 F&AM. Surviving are his wife, Joan L.; sons, Jeff of Corunna, Roger of Fort Wayne; daughter, Anna M. of Fort Wayne; mother, Iris of Kendallville; stepsons, Wayne E. Coulson of Fond du Lac, Wis., Darrell L. Coulson of Tomah, Wis.; stepdaughter, Theresa Stambough of Grass Valley, Calif.; brother, Lee of Waterloo; a grandchild; 5 stepgrandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home. Burial in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett. More About Robert Coulson and Joan Messick: Marriage: July 24, 1954, Angola, Indiana Children of Joan Messick and Robert Coulson are: + 735 i. Theresa Kay9 Coulson, born February 10, 1955 in Portland, Jay Co., Indiana. + 736 ii. Wayne Edward Coulson, born June 11, 1956 in Portland, Jay Co., Indiana. 737 iii. Darrel Lee Coulson, born December 29, 1958 in Fostoria, Sandusky Co., Ohio. 550. Evelyn Jean8 Messick (Wilmetta Marie7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 18, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She 126 Descendants of BIDDLE married Floyd Alvin Runyon January 22, 1955 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. He was born January 16, 1931 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Notes for Evelyn Jean Messick: Occupation: Secretary & Bookkeeper Religion: Methodist Notes for Floyd Alvin Runyon: Occupation: Process Analyst Religion: Methodist More About Floyd Runyon and Evelyn Messick: Marriage: January 22, 1955, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana Children of Evelyn Messick and Floyd Runyon are: 738 i. Vikki Sue9 Runyan, born July 13, 1955 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. She married David Joe Booth January 11, 1985 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana; born May 10, 1946. Notes for Vikki Sue Runyan: Occupation: Secretary & Shop Owner Religion: Methodist Notes for David Joe Booth: Occupation: Cad-Cam Operator More About David Booth and Vikki Runyan: Marriage: January 11, 1985, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana + 739 ii. David Allen Runyan, born June 06, 1957 in Bluffton, Allen Co., Indiana. + 740 iii. Patrick Neil Runyan, born August 20, 1958 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. + 741 iv. Daniel Arthur Runyon, born August 24, 1960 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. 553. Margie Luella8 Carver (Hilda7 Johnson, Henry Seymour6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 17, 1928 in ,Adams Co., Indiana, and died Abt. 1992 in Ossian, Wells County, Indiana. She married Charles Norman Ditmar March 20, 1948 in Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana. He was born August 04, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio. Notes for Margie Luella Carver: Margie was raised by Curt and Hilda - she was Helen Carver's (wife of William Johnson) niece Notes for Charles Norman Ditmar: Occupation, lineman, factory worker More About Charles Ditmar and Margie Carver: Marriage: March 20, 1948, Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana Child of Margie Carver and Charles Ditmar is: 742 i. Claudia Diane9 Ditmar, born September 06, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married (1) Rory Gaunt March 07, 1970 in Ossian, Wells County, Indiana. She married (2) Thomas Coffield July 1977 in Decatur, Indiana. More About Rory Gaunt and Claudia Ditmar: Marriage: March 07, 1970, Ossian, Wells County, Indiana More About Thomas Coffield and Claudia Ditmar: Marriage: July 1977, Decatur, Indiana 127 Descendants of BIDDLE 554. Lois Jean8 Weist (Thelma Irene7 Johnson, Henry Seymour6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 26, 1925 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Paul Ellis Jr. Henricks May 07, 1955 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He was born November 25, 1928 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Lois Jean Weist: Church affiliation - Church of God Notes for Paul Ellis Jr. Henricks: residences, Fort Wayne & rural Yoder, Indiana - occupation, systems designer Korean War Veteran More About Paul Henricks and Lois Weist: Marriage: May 07, 1955, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Child of Lois Weist and Paul Henricks is: 743 i. Julie Ann9 Henricks, born April 10, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 555. Thomas Russell8 Johnson (Russell Harrison7, Henry Seymour6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 28, 1937 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married (1) Phyllis Herschberger April 04, 1959 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married (2) Catherine B. Brown September 27, 1974 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Thomas Russell Johnson: occupation, data processing More About Thomas Johnson and Phyllis Herschberger: Marriage: April 04, 1959, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Notes for Catherine B. Brown: Church affiliation, Presbyterian - residences, Fort Wayne, Fremont, Indiana More About Thomas Johnson and Catherine Brown: Marriage: September 27, 1974, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Thomas Johnson and Phyllis Herschberger are: 744 i. Brian Lee9 Johnson, born April 01, 1961 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 745 ii. Gary Allen Johnson, born June 07, 1963 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Janet Hammond March 09, 1987 in Pleasant Lake, Steuben Co., Indiana. More About Gary Johnson and Janet Hammond: Marriage: March 09, 1987, Pleasant Lake, Steuben Co., Indiana Child of Thomas Johnson and Catherine Brown is: 746 i. Amy Joy9 Johnson, born August 16, 1978 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 556. Sharon Evelyn8 Johnson (William Wesley7, Henry Seymour6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 22, 1941 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married John M. Bruner June 22, 1963 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He was born May 22, 1941 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for John M. Bruner: 128 Descendants of BIDDLE Residence, Fort Wayne - occupation, teacher More About John Bruner and Sharon Johnson: Marriage: June 22, 1963, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Sharon Johnson and John Bruner are: + 747 i. Michael William9 Bruner, born July 19, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 748 ii. Michelle Kathleen Bruner, born December 16, 1970 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Daniel Phillip Spurgeon August 05, 1995 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. More About Daniel Spurgeon and Michelle Bruner: Marriage: August 05, 1995, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana 749 iii. Mark Arthur Bruner, born August 31, 1972 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Kelli Jane Wikle June 17, 1995 in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. More About Mark Bruner and Kelli Wikle: Marriage: June 17, 1995, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana 563. James E.8 Biddle (James Alexander7, Nelson (James)6, Alexander5, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 17, 1938 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. He married (1) Linda Babbs in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, daughter of Maxine. He married (2) Shannan Lavern Ross 1977 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. Notes for James E. Biddle: of Huntington More About James Biddle and Linda Babbs: Marriage: Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana More About James Biddle and Shannan Ross: Marriage: 1977, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana Children of James Biddle and Linda Babbs are: 750 i. Jeffrey A.9 Biddle. He married Jennifer. 751 ii. Vicki Biddle. She married James Baker. + 752 iii. Lori A. Biddle, born February 18, 1964; died September 29, 1995 in Lakeland, Florida. 564. Max DeWayne8 Biddle (James Alexander7, Nelson (James)6, Alexander5, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 04, 1941 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, and died July 23, 1943 in Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. He married Diane Bowers. Notes for Max DeWayne Biddle: died of food poisoning ------Bailey Funeral Home Records Child of Max Biddle and Diane Bowers is: 753 i. Samuel DeWayne9 Biddle, born January 17, 1973 in Huntington, Indiana; died January 17, 1973 in 224 S. Briant St., Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. Generation No. 9 598. Kenneth Mont9 Wiley (Mont Vernon8, Cora M.7 Blair, Samantha6 Batdorff, Elizabeth5 Biddle, Samuel4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 01, 1922, and died January 17, 1945 in Luxembourg, Germany. He married Dorothy Mae Corwin. She was born November 26, 1926, and died August 14, 1993 in 129 Descendants of BIDDLE Toledo, OH. Child of Kenneth Wiley and Dorothy Corwin is: 754 i. Lamont Kenneth10 Wiley. 607. Roger Louis9 Smith (Russell Ira8, Sylvia Blanch7 Johnson, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 15, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. He married (1) Geneva Higginbotham January 18, 1969 in Poe, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born May 29, 1949 in Keary, Kentucky. He married (2) Linda Acker December 20, 1988. More About Roger Smith and Geneva Higginbotham: Marriage: January 18, 1969, Poe, Allen Co., Indiana More About Roger Smith and Linda Acker: Marriage: December 20, 1988 Children of Roger Smith and Geneva Higginbotham are: + 755 i. Jeffrey10 Smith, born February 14, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. + 756 ii. Matthew A. Smith, born July 04, 1969 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. 757 iii. Bruce Smith, born June 13, 1971 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. 758 iv. Marvin Leon Smith, born May 20, 1972 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He married Amanda Gfell June 24, 1994 in New Haven, Allen Co., Indiana; born May 07, 1976 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Marvin Leon Smith: Had birthyear as 1972 More About Marvin Smith and Amanda Gfell: Marriage: June 24, 1994, New Haven, Allen Co., Indiana 608. Darlene Kay9 Smith (Russell Ira8, Sylvia Blanch7 Johnson, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 23, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. She married (1) Cheslie Pete Higginbotham September 25, 1969. He was born in Keary, Kentucky. She married (2) Jerald Sink June 10, 1972. She married (3) George Ross June 24, 1989. More About Cheslie Higginbotham and Darlene Smith: Marriage: September 25, 1969 More About Jerald Sink and Darlene Smith: Marriage: June 10, 1972 More About George Ross and Darlene Smith: Marriage: June 24, 1989 Child of Darlene Smith and Cheslie Higginbotham is: + 759 i. Susan Ilene Higginbotham10 Sink, born August 10, 1970 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Child of Darlene Smith and Jerald Sink is: 760 i. Pamela Sue10 Sink, born March 25, 1974 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. 609. Douglas Leon9 Smith (Russell Ira8, Sylvia Blanch7 Johnson, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 15, 1955 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. He married Petra Cornelin Fries January 21, 1977 in Gelenhaven, Germany. She was born January 19, 1959 in Frankfort, Germany. 130 Descendants of BIDDLE More About Douglas Smith and Petra Fries: Marriage: January 21, 1977, Gelenhaven, Germany Children of Douglas Smith and Petra Fries are: 761 i. Nicholas Carl10 Smith, born May 15, 1979 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 762 ii. Tabitha Josephine Smith, born August 04, 1984 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 610. Cynthia Sue9 Smith (Calvin James8, Sylvia Blanch7 Johnson, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 14, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married Michael William Waldman March 15, 1969 in Zanesville, Wells Co., IN. He was born October 17, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. Notes for Michael William Waldman: Info from Lois Ann Sink More About Michael Waldman and Cynthia Smith: Marriage: March 15, 1969, Zanesville, Wells Co., IN Children of Cynthia Smith and Michael Waldman are: 763 i. Jennifer Lyn10 Waldman, born October 16, 1969 in Bluffton, Wells Co., IN. She married Kraig J. Kumfer October 10, 1992 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN; born October 06, 1965 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. More About Kraig Kumfer and Jennifer Waldman: Marriage: October 10, 1992, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN 764 ii. Jonathan David Waldman, born December 14, 1978 in Bluffton, Wells Co., IN. 611. Kevin Lynn9 Smith (Calvin James8, Sylvia Blanch7 Johnson, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 06, 1955 in Bluffton, Wells Co., IN. He married Janet Elaine Sullens September 12, 1976 in Zanesville, Wells Co., IN. She was born December 21, 1955 in Bethseda, Montgomery Co., Maryland. More About Kevin Smith and Janet Sullens: Marriage: September 12, 1976, Zanesville, Wells Co., IN Children of Kevin Smith and Janet Sullens are: 765 i. Stephanie Raeline10 Smith, born November 18, 1978 in Bluffton, Wells Co., IN. 766 ii. Andrew Michael Smith, born February 24, 1980 in Bluffton, Wells Co., IN. 767 iii. Paula Jo Smith, born September 01, 1981 in Bluffton, Wells Co., IN. 768 iv. Caleb Tyler Smith, born September 10, 1983 in Bluffton, Wells Co., IN. 615. Kent P.9 Merriman (Ruth8 Smith, Sylvia Blanch7 Johnson, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 23, 1964 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Kent P. Merriman: Mother of Stacey A. Gilbert is Dawn Gilbert Child of Kent P. Merriman is: 769 i. Stacy A.10 Gilbert, born May 26, 1986 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 669. Betty9 Baker (Gary R.8, Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 20, 1926 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married Loren Booher September 21, 1946 in Jeffersonville, IN. He was born September 13, 1927 in ,Wells Co., IN. 131 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Betty Baker: Information from Betty Baker Booher, 1997 Notes for Loren Booher: info from Betty Baker Booher More About Loren Booher and Betty Baker: Marriage: September 21, 1946, Jeffersonville, IN Children of Betty Baker and Loren Booher are: 770 i. Robert L.10 Booher, born December 16, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He married Linda Doxsee September 08, 1984 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. More About Robert Booher and Linda Doxsee: Marriage: September 08, 1984, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN 771 ii. Dianna J. Booher, born June 21, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married (1) Patrick Pio November 28, 1970 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married (2) John Scranton June 06, 1981 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. More About Patrick Pio and Dianna Booher: Marriage: November 28, 1970, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN More About John Scranton and Dianna Booher: Marriage: June 06, 1981, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN 671. Juanita9 Baker (Gary R.8, Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 09, 1930 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. She married (1) Guy Shutt 1950. She married (2) James Crapser December 02, 1960 in ,Allen Co., IN. He was born January 30, 1926 in ,Allen Co., IN. Notes for Juanita Baker: Information on Juanita's family, from Juanita. More About Guy Shutt and Juanita Baker: Marriage: 1950 Notes for James Crapser: Info from Juanita Baker Crapser More About James Crapser and Juanita Baker: Marriage: December 02, 1960, ,Allen Co., IN Children of Juanita Baker and Guy Shutt are: 772 i. Duane10 Shutt, born December 26, 1950 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He married Karen Sommers 1970 in Bluffton, IN. More About Duane Shutt and Karen Sommers: Marriage: 1970, Bluffton, IN 773 ii. Douglas Shutt, born February 14, 1954 in Bluffton, Wells Co., IN; died February 14, 1954 in Bluffton, Wells Co., IN. Children of Juanita Baker and James Crapser are: 774 i. Jana10 Crapser, born October 10, 1961 in Parkview Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married Jim O'Hara May 1980 in ,Allen Co., IN. 132 Descendants of BIDDLE More About Jim O'Hara and Jana Crapser: Marriage: May 1980, ,Allen Co., IN 775 ii. Joni Crapser, born July 10, 1963 in Parkview Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married Tim Bowers August 20, 1989 in ,Allen Co., IN. More About Tim Bowers and Joni Crapser: Marriage: August 20, 1989, ,Allen Co., IN 672. Beverly A.9 Baker (Gary R.8, Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 13, 1938 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. She married Thomas A. Perry March 25, 1961 in Zanesville, IN. He was born August 11, 1936 in Wells County, Indiana. Notes for Beverly A. Baker: Norma, her mother, said she works in a bank at Warren. Notes for Thomas A. Perry: Information from Beverly Baker Perry More About Thomas Perry and Beverly Baker: Marriage: March 25, 1961, Zanesville, IN Children of Beverly Baker and Thomas Perry are: 776 i. Deborah Ann10 Perry, born September 01, 1961 in Wells Community Hospital, Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana. She married Stanley Bales April 24, 1983 in Montpelier, Indiana. More About Stanley Bales and Deborah Perry: Marriage: April 24, 1983, Montpelier, Indiana 777 ii. Daniel Arthur Perry, born August 25, 1966 in Caylor Nickle, Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana. He married Stacia A. Bolinger August 10, 1991 in Warren, Indiana. More About Daniel Perry and Stacia Bolinger: Marriage: August 10, 1991, Warren, Indiana 673. Thomas Eugene9 Scherrer (Pauline J.8 Baker, Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born October 13, 1926 in ,Allen Co., IN, and died August 01, 1987 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He married Kathryn Smith in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She was born August 30, 1928 in ,Allen Co., IN. Notes for Thomas Eugene Scherrer: Information from Elizabeth Marie Scherrer Norris Obit: An Allen County resident, Thomas Eugene Scherrer, 60, of rural Fort Wayne died at 11:3 0 Saturday at Lutheran hospital. Mr. Scherrer, a member of the Fairview Church of God, was en gaged in farming and had retired in 1986 after 14 years of employment at Broadway Street Gene ral Electric Co. plant. A son of Robert and Pauline Baker Scherrer, he was born Oct. 13, 192 6 in Allen County. His marriage was to Kathryn Smith, who survives. Surviving in addition t o the wife, are two daughters, Mrs. Terry (Sandy) Wiekel of Yoder and Mrs. Jim (Karen) Bushe y of Fort Wayne; three sons, Thomas Scherrer of Hermosa, Calif., Bob Scherrer of rural Ossian , Jake Scherrer of Enfield, Conn.; a sister, Mrs. Eugene (Marie) Norris of Huntington, and 1 3 grandchildren. Services were conducted by elders of the Fairview Church. Burial in Oak Law n Cemetery at Ossian. More About Thomas Scherrer and Kathryn Smith: Marriage: Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN Children of Thomas Scherrer and Kathryn Smith are: 133 Descendants of BIDDLE 778 i. Thomas10 Scherrer, born February 26, 1949 in ,Allen Co., IN. Notes for Thomas Scherrer: of Hermosa, Calif. + 779 ii. Sandra K. Scherrer, born January 05, 1950 in ,Allen Co., IN. 780 iii. Robert Scherrer, born June 08, 1951 in ,Allen Co., IN. Notes for Robert Scherrer: of rural Ossian + 781 iv. Karen Sue Scherrer, born January 27, 1956 in ,Allen Co., IN. 782 v. Jake Scherrer, born September 14, 1958 in ,Allen Co., IN. 674. Elizabeth Marie9 Scherrer (Pauline J.8 Baker, Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 10, 1935 in ,Wells Co., IN. She married Eugene Norris December 12, 1953 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He was born December 26, 1932. Notes for Elizabeth Marie Scherrer: 1-219-3374 5531 W. 300 N., Huntington, IN Info from Marie Norris. Notes for Eugene Norris: of Huntington Info from Marie Scherrer Norris More About Eugene Norris and Elizabeth Scherrer: Marriage: December 12, 1953, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN Children of Elizabeth Scherrer and Eugene Norris are: + 783 i. Danny Alan10 Norris, born April 14, 1956 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. + 784 ii. David Gene Norris, born March 14, 1961. 675. Linda9 Baker (Clifford J.8, Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) She married Bouse. Notes for Linda Baker: Of Bluffton Children of Linda Baker and Bouse are: 785 i. Greg10 Bouse. 786 ii. Johnny Bouse. 678. Dorothy Marie9 Johnson (Charles Theodore8, Susie Eva7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born in ,Detroit, Michigan. Notes for Dorothy Marie Johnson: Dorothy Has son named James Johnson. Child of Dorothy Marie Johnson is: 787 i. James10 Johnson. 680. Carlene Mary9 Mobley (Mary8 Peake, Susie Eva7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1944 in ,Germany. She married Gothre. 134 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Carlene Mary Mobley: Has 2 sons, 1994, age 17 & 18 Divorced of Columbus, Georgia Child of Carlene Mobley and Gothre is: 788 i. Gothre10. 685. Kenneth Eugene9 Johnson (Robert Eugene8, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 30, 1938 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He married Charlotte Eleanore Cupp April 24, 1960 in St.Paul Lutheran, Church, Wells Co., IN. She was born January 02, 1939 in Wells Comm. Hosp, Bluffton, IN. Notes for Kenneth Eugene Johnson: Information on the Alfred Johnson line came from Kenneth. More About Kenneth Johnson and Charlotte Cupp: Marriage: April 24, 1960, St.Paul Lutheran, Church, Wells Co., IN Children of Kenneth Johnson and Charlotte Cupp are: + 789 i. Terry Lee10 Johnson, born July 01, 1961 in Caylor-Nickel Clinic, Bluffton, IN. 790 ii. Keith Allen Johnson, born October 31, 1962 in Caylor-Nickel Clinic, Bluffton, IN. He married Helen Felecia Molina October 22, 1994 in Haena Hawaii. More About Keith Johnson and Helen Molina: Marriage: October 22, 1994, Haena Hawaii 791 iii. Chris Alan Johnson, born January 18, 1967 in Caylor-Nickel Clinic, Bluffton, IN. He married Ericka Christine Howard May 20, 1995 in Fort Wayne Indiana. More About Chris Johnson and Ericka Howard: Marriage: May 20, 1995, Fort Wayne Indiana 792 iv. Brian Eugene Johnson, born April 19, 1969 in Caylor-Nickel Clinic, Bluffton, IN. 793 v. Brenda Sue Johnson, born July 10, 1970 in Caylor-Nickel Clinic, Bluffton, IN. 686. Cecil Merle9 Johnson (Robert Eugene8, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born November 15, 1940 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. He married Olive Sara Showalter June 09, 1962 in First Methodist Church, Auburn, IN. She was born April 10, 1943 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. More About Cecil Johnson and Olive Showalter: Marriage: June 09, 1962, First Methodist Church, Auburn, IN Children of Cecil Johnson and Olive Showalter are: 794 i. Jama Sue10 Johnson, born May 06, 1963 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married David Eugene Carper August 29, 1985 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Notes for Jama Sue Johnson: no children More About David Carper and Jama Johnson: Marriage: August 29, 1985, Las Vegas, Nevada + 795 ii. Bret Eugene Johnson, born May 03, 1964 in Dekalb Co. Hospital, Auburn, Indiana. 135 Descendants of BIDDLE 687. Rex Lou9 Johnson (Robert Eugene8, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 10, 1944 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He married Elaine Carol Wittig May 16, 1964 in Hamilton, IN. She was born June 16, 1943 in Hicksville, OH. More About Rex Johnson and Elaine Wittig: Marriage: May 16, 1964, Hamilton, IN Children of Rex Johnson and Elaine Wittig are: 796 i. Dawn Lou10 Johnson, born March 10, 1967 in Hicksville, Ohio. 797 ii. Renee Carol Johnson, born June 27, 1971 in Hicksville, Ohio. She married Timothy John Lehrian May 01, 1993 in Marion, Indiana; born August 04, 1970 in Pittsburgh, PA. More About Timothy Lehrian and Renee Johnson: Marriage: May 01, 1993, Marion, Indiana 798 iii. Marsha Ann Johnson, born April 09, 1975 in Hicksville, Ohio. 688. Robert L.9 Patten (Dorothy Lucile8 Johnson, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 22, 1939 in Ossian, Wells Co., IN. He married Deanna L. Bryant June 26, 1959 in ,Wells Co., IN. She was born February 12, 1939 in ,Wells Co., IN. More About Robert Patten and Deanna Bryant: Marriage: June 26, 1959, ,Wells Co., IN Children of Robert Patten and Deanna Bryant are: + 799 i. Troy Lee10 Patten, born October 26, 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky. 800 ii. Tracy Lynn Patten, born October 06, 1963 in Louisville, Kentucky. 689. Larry D.9 Patten (Dorothy Lucile8 Johnson, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 20, 1941 in Allen Co., Indiana. He married Joyce Mellinger May 05 in ,Allen Co., IN. She was born in Of Richmond, Indiana. More About Larry Patten and Joyce Mellinger: Marriage: May 05, ,Allen Co., IN Children of Larry Patten and Joyce Mellinger are: + 801 i. Stacie Renee10 Patten, born June 09, 1964. 802 ii. Kristie Patten, born July 20, 1965. She married Jeff Koenig April 23, 1988. More About Jeff Koenig and Kristie Patten: Marriage: April 23, 1988 + 803 iii. Kevin Patten, born September 17, 1966. 804 iv. Jeanine M. Patten, born September 08, 1969. She married (1) Rob Langrell. She married (2) Terry Michell Coble April 22, 1995. More About Terry Coble and Jeanine Patten: Marriage: April 22, 1995 805 v. Jason Patten, born December 01, 1977. 806 vi. Joshua Patten, born December 21, 1980. 691. Dianna S.9 Patten (Dorothy Lucile8 Johnson, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 03, 1946. She married Steven Huycke or Hoycke June 28, 1969 in Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Allen Co., IN. 136 Descendants of BIDDLE More About Steven Huycke or Hoycke and Dianna Patten: Marriage: June 28, 1969, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Allen Co., IN Children of Dianna Patten and Steven Huycke or Hoycke are: + 807 i. Heather Lynn10 Hoycke, born April 21, 1972. 808 ii. Craig Steven Hoycke, born May 17, 1974. 692. Ronald9 Dowty (Mary Louise8 Johnson, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 28, 1947 in Caylor Nickel, Clinic, Bluffton, IN. He married (1) Martha Ackley. He married (2) Nancy Fitting November 1978. More About Ronald Dowty and Nancy Fitting: Marriage: November 1978 Children of Ronald Dowty and Martha Ackley are: 809 i. Amy Lee10 Dowty, born February 26, 1968. 810 ii. David Anthony Dowty, born January 21, 1974. Children of Ronald Dowty and Nancy Fitting are: 811 i. Christopher Anthony10 Dowty, born June 19, 1979. 812 ii. Mike Joseph Dowty, born August 13, 1980. 813 iii. Melissa Suz-Anne Dowty, born July 29, 1982. 814 iv. Jeffrey Scott Dowty, born November 23, 1984. 815 v. Brian N. Dowty, born June 16, 1989. 693. Jerry9 Dowty (Mary Louise8 Johnson, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 14, 1953 in Wells Co. Hosp., Bluffton, IN. He married Mary Allen. She was born May 03, 1953. Child of Jerry Dowty and Mary Allen is: 816 i. Kelly Allison10 Dowty, born March 22, 1990. 695. Thomas Carl9 Johnson (Carl Alfred8, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 15, 1944 in Allen County, Indiana. He married Jeanne Marie Gladiuex September 16, 1966 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She was born March 07, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. More About Thomas Johnson and Jeanne Gladiuex: Marriage: September 16, 1966, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN Children of Thomas Johnson and Jeanne Gladiuex are: + 817 i. Carl Thomas10 Johnson, born March 12, 1967. 818 ii. Justin Wesley Johnson, born September 12, 1972. 819 iii. Nathan Luke Johnson, born December 20, 1976. 696. Barbara9 Johnson (Carl Alfred8, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born 1945. She married (1) Tom Hess October 03, 1964 in St. Vincent DePaul, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He was born June 10, 1944. She married (2) Bob Bontempo June 16, 1989 in Sacred Heart CatholicChurch, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born October 24, 1941 in ,Wells Co., IN. More About Tom Hess and Barbara Johnson: Marriage: October 03, 1964, St. Vincent DePaul, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN 137 Descendants of BIDDLE More About Bob Bontempo and Barbara Johnson: Marriage: June 16, 1989, Sacred Heart CatholicChurch, Fort Wayne, IN Children of Barbara Johnson and Tom Hess are: 820 i. Jr. Thomas E.10 Hess, born September 14, 1965. + 821 ii. Lisa M. Hess, born January 18, 1967. 822 iii. Matthew Hess, born December 01, 1968. 697. Raymond Jr.9 Johnson (Raymond Lee8, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 23, 1950 in ,Allen Co., IN. He married Linda Stinchfield. She was born 1950. Children of Raymond Johnson and Linda Stinchfield are: 823 i. Alexa Reynolds10 Johnson, born 1976. 824 ii. Mackenzie Marie Johnson, born 1978. 699. Neal9 Johnson (Raymond Lee8, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 03, 1957 in ,Allen Co., IN. He married Cheryl Cordela Henline. She was born 1956. Children of Neal Johnson and Cheryl Henline are: 825 i. Seth Carter10 Johnson, born 1981. 826 ii. Elizabeth Cordelia Johnson, born 1983. 827 iii. Sarah Marie Johnson, born 1985. 701. Michael9 Johnson (Merle Jay8, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 15, 1949 in ,Allen Co., IN. He married Carol Rose White June 21, 1969 in St.Therese Catholic Church, Waynedale, IN. She was born April 15, 1949. More About Michael Johnson and Carol White: Marriage: June 21, 1969, St.Therese Catholic Church, Waynedale, IN Children of Michael Johnson and Carol White are: 828 i. Jeffrey David10 Johnson, born June 13, 1973. 829 ii. Allan Joseph Johnson, born January 09, 1975. 830 iii. Jill Marie Johnson, born January 19, 1978. 702. Mark Steven9 Snyder (Norma Jean8 Johnson, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born December 14, 1950 in ,Allen Co., IN. He married (1) Pam. He married (2) Vicki Kail. He married (3) Becky Baugh August 10, 1968. Notes for Mark Steven Snyder: Howard Smith genealogy has birthdate as Jan. 14, 1950 More About Mark Snyder and Becky Baugh: Marriage: August 10, 1968 Children of Mark Snyder and Pam are: 831 i. Christopher Steven10 Snyder, born September 04, 1973. 832 ii. Sarah Jane Snyder, born June 21, 1975. 703. Deborah Kay9 Snyder (Norma Jean8 Johnson, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 19, 1952 in ,Allen Co., IN. She married Steven Jon Gallaway November 27, 1971. He was born September 05, 1950 in ,Allen Co., IN. 138 Descendants of BIDDLE More About Steven Gallaway and Deborah Snyder: Marriage: November 27, 1971 Children of Deborah Snyder and Steven Gallaway are: 833 i. Carrie Lynne10 Gallaway, born May 22, 1972. 834 ii. Matthew Steven Gallaway, born April 23, 1978. 835 iii. Holly Ann Gallaway, born December 17, 1987. 704. Timothy Lee9 Snyder (Norma Jean8 Johnson, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 20, 1959 in ,Allen Co., IN. He married Karen S. Rennelds October 26, 1985. She was born March 11, 1964. More About Timothy Snyder and Karen Rennelds: Marriage: October 26, 1985 Children of Timothy Snyder and Karen Rennelds are: 836 i. Anthony James10 Snyder, born April 17, 1986. 837 ii. Hunter Michael Snyder, born January 07, 1995. 706. Julia A.9 Johnson (Arlon Burnell8, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 22, 1956 in Parkview Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married Kenneth James Russell July 20, 1989. He was born May 13, 1956. More About Kenneth Russell and Julia Johnson: Marriage: July 20, 1989 Children of Julia Johnson and Kenneth Russell are: 838 i. James R.10 Russell, born October 02, 1979. 839 ii. Diana C. Russell, born January 25, 1980. 707. Peggy S.9 Johnson (Arlon Burnell8, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 07, 1960 in Parkview Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married David Bade. He was born July 24, 1958. Children of Peggy Johnson and David Bade are: 840 i. Kaely Sue10 Bade, born April 07, 1986. 841 ii. Audrey Julane Bade, born June 07, 1988. 842 iii. Jelena Marie Bade, born February 26, 1991. 708. Cheryl9 Johnson (Earl Gibson8, Ralph Jacob7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 23, 1948 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married John G. Lauer December 30, 1967 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He was born November 25, 1946 in St. Joseph Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. More About John Lauer and Cheryl Johnson: Marriage: December 30, 1967, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Cheryl Johnson and John Lauer are: 843 i. Cynthia Marie10 Lauer, born April 20, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 844 ii. Chad Lauer, born July 10, 1971 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 845 iii. Michelle Lauer, born April 29, 1973 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 846 iv. Rebecca Lauer, born October 23, 1974 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 139 Descendants of BIDDLE 709. Gregg9 Johnson (Earl Gibson8, Ralph Jacob7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born October 04, 1951 in ,Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Lisa knopp May 06, 1978 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born July 15, 1958 in ,Rhode Island. Notes for Gregg Johnson: info A. Joan Diemer Johnson More About Gregg Johnson and Lisa knopp: Marriage: May 06, 1978, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Gregg Johnson and Lisa knopp are: 847 i. Eric10 Johnson, born May 12, 1981 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 848 ii. Briana Johnson, born May 12, 1981 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 712. Steven L.9 Johnson (Paul Edwin8, Ralph Jacob7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 27, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Nancy Clark April 21, 1979 in Waynedale Meth., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born June 21, 1948 in Ossian, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana. Notes for Steven L. Johnson: Steven is on medical retirement from the U.S. Air Force. He does volunteer work at hospital s and nursing homes. (c1987) More About Steven Johnson and Nancy Clark: Marriage: April 21, 1979, Waynedale Meth., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Steven Johnson and Nancy Clark are: 849 i. Angelia10 Johnson, born May 13, 1974 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 850 ii. Mark Johnson, born September 07, 1982 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 716. Tim I.9 Mahnensmith (Leona Mae8 Johnson, Ralph Jacob7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 09, 1954 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Renee Sue Ertel February 09, 1974 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born April 14, 1956 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Tim I. Mahnensmith: Tim: Tool and Die maker, Ossian More About Tim Mahnensmith and Renee Ertel: Marriage: February 09, 1974, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Child of Tim Mahnensmith and Renee Ertel is: 851 i. Trisha10 Mahnensmith, born June 22, 1980 in Decatur, Adams Co., Indiana. 717. Karen Kay9 Taylor (Dale Clarence8, Almira Elizabeth7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 13, 1946 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Dennis Wade Gerbers April 03, 1965. He was born June 02, 1944. More About Dennis Gerbers and Karen Taylor: Marriage: April 03, 1965 Children of Karen Taylor and Dennis Gerbers are: 852 i. Michele Marie10 Gerbers, born November 24, 1966 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Timm Reed May 01, 1993 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana; born Abt. 1970. 140 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Timm Reed: Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Gerbers of rural Zanesville, have announced the engagement and approachin g marriage of their daughter, Shelly, to Timm Reed. Mr. Reed is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Larr y Reed of rural Bluffton. Miss Gerbers, a 1984 graduate of Norwell High School, completed he r bachelor's degree in physical education at Ball State University in 1988. She is currentl y employed as a physical education specialist at North Grove Elementary, Greenwood. Mr. Re ed is a 1988 graduate of Norwell High School and completed his associate's degree in respirat ory therapy and a bachelor's degree in health science administration at Ball State Universit y in 1992. He is currently employed as a respiratory therapist for HOMEDCO, Indianapolis. Th e couple will exchange vows at 6p.m. May, at the First United Church of Christ in Bluffton. F ollowing the marriage, they will relocate to the Bluffton area. Mr. Reed has accepted a posit ion as a director of respiratory therapy for Health Therapy Services, Fort Wayne. More About Timm Reed and Michele Gerbers: Marriage: May 01, 1993, Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana 853 ii. Melinda Kay Gerbers, born February 17, 1970 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Bruce L. Rice September 19, 1992 in Calvary UM Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Notes for Bruce L. Rice: Miss Melinda Kay Gerbers and Bruce Lynn Rice of Fort Wayne are engaged to wed in 5 p.m. rite s Sept. 19 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne. Miss Gerbers is the daughter o f Mr. and Mrs. Dennis (Karen) Gerbers of rural Yoder. A graduate of Norwell High School, sh e received an associate's degree in office technology from International Business College, an d is employed as a credit secretary at Essex Group Inc. Mr. Rice, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J ay (Diane) Rice of rural Uniondale, is also a Norwell graduate. He received a bachelor's degr ee in business administrations/computer informatin systems from Tri State University where h e was a member of Signa Phi Delta. He is employed as a computer management trainee at Parke r Hannifin Corp. More About Bruce Rice and Melinda Gerbers: Marriage: September 19, 1992, Calvary UM Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana + 854 iii. Janel Janene Gerbers, born July 02, 1973 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 718. Larry Dale9 Taylor (Dale Clarence8, Almira Elizabeth7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 12, 1949 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, and died January 26, 1991 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Rose Marlene Grace May 03, 1969 in St. Joseph Ch., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She was born April 19, 1950. Notes for Larry Dale Taylor: Obit: Larry D. Taylor, 41, died at 8:49 Saturday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He wa s a brick mason. Surviving are his wife, Marlene; parents, Dale & Doris of Ossian; sons, Mich ael & Ryan, both at home; and a sister, Karen Gerbers of Yoder. Services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesda y at Elzey & Haggard Funeral Home, Ossian. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Buria l in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian. (1-26-91) Obit: A resident of Ossian, Larry D. Taylor, 41, died unexpectedly Jan. 26 at Lutheran Hospi tal where he had been transported by ambulance. Born April 12, 1949 in Allen County, he wa s a son of Dale and Doris Jacobs Taylor, both of whom survive in Ossian. His marriage to th e former Marlene Grace, who survives, took place May 3, 1969 in Bluffton....Preferred are mem orials to the Taylor Chidlren's Education Fund, in care of Ossian State Bank, or the charit y of the donor's choice. Ossian Journal, Thursday, Jan. 31, 1991 More About Larry Taylor and Rose Grace: Marriage: May 03, 1969, St. Joseph Ch., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Larry Taylor and Rose Grace are: 855 i. Michael Dale10 Taylor, born October 08, 1973 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 856 ii. Ryan J. Taylor, born June 22, 1976 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 141 Descendants of BIDDLE 723. Diana Jean9 Taylor (Donald G.8, Almira Elizabeth7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 12, 1948 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Ronald Lee Smith April 20, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He was born August 10, 1946 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. More About Ronald Smith and Diana Taylor: Marriage: April 20, 1968, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Child of Diana Taylor and Ronald Smith is: 857 i. Jennifer Marie10 Smith, born January 13, 1971 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 725. Julie Ann9 Notestine (Annabelle Marie8 Taylor, Almira Elizabeth7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 07, 1967 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Vance Gray. Child of Julie Notestine and Vance Gray is: 858 i. Kyle Joseph10 Gray, born June 09, 1987 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 729. Keith Edwin9 Johnson (Walter Edwin8, JAMES LYNN7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 31, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married (1) Tina. He married (2) Margie. She was born April 19. He married (3) Janice Sue Mullins June 27, 1966 in Elizabeth, Illinois. She was born January 14, 1949 in Sneedville, Tennessee. More About Keith Johnson and Janice Mullins: Marriage: June 27, 1966, Elizabeth, Illinois Children of Keith Johnson and Janice Mullins are: 859 i. Keith Edwin Jr.10 Johnson, born March 16, 1967 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Bonnie K. Daniels December 07, 1991 in New Port Richey, Florida. Notes for Bonnie K. Daniels: 2nd marriage for Bonnie. More About Keith Johnson and Bonnie Daniels: Marriage: December 07, 1991, New Port Richey, Florida 860 ii. Rick Alvin Johnson, born March 11, 1971 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 730. John David9 Kientz (MARJORIE ANN8 Johnson, JAMES LYNN7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 16, 1958 in Marion, Grant Co., Indiana. He married Tamara Stevens Not Married. More About John Kientz and Tamara Stevens: Marriage: Not Married Child of John Kientz and Tamara Stevens is: + 861 i. Shannon Nicole10 Stevens, born February 17, 1977 in Marion, Grant Co., Indiana. 731. Brant LeRoy9 Johnson (Harold LeRoy8, JAMES LYNN7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 18, 1959 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Tonya Lea Winthrow July 01, 1989 in Hammond, Indiana. She was born June 15, 1968 in Hammond, Indiana. More About Brant Johnson and Tonya Winthrow: 142 Descendants of BIDDLE Marriage: July 01, 1989, Hammond, Indiana Children of Brant Johnson and Tonya Winthrow are: 862 i. Ashleigh Nicole10 Johnson, born June 26, 1990 in Hillcrest Hosp., Cleveland, Ohio. 863 ii. Kaitlin Teresa Johnson, born September 02, 1992 in Hammond, Indiana. 732. Bruce Edward9 Johnson (Bruce Alan8, JAMES LYNN7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 03, 1960 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana. He married Lana Sexton June 02, 1979 in First Baptist Ch, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana. She was born June 14, 1960 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana. More About Bruce Johnson and Lana Sexton: Marriage: June 02, 1979, First Baptist Ch, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana Children of Bruce Johnson and Lana Sexton are: 864 i. Stephanie Nicole10 Johnson, born December 29, 1983 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana. 865 ii. Shawn Alan Johnson, born October 09, 1985 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana. 734. Michael Scott9 Johnson (Dennis Mark8, JAMES LYNN7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born October 31, 1972 in Lexington Park, Maryland. He married Cheryl Lynn Lautzenheiser November 12, 1994 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. More About Michael Johnson and Cheryl Lautzenheiser: Marriage: November 12, 1994, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN Child of Michael Johnson and Cheryl Lautzenheiser is: 866 i. Aaron Michael10 Johnson, born January 08, 1991. 735. Theresa Kay9 Coulson (Joan Louise8 Messick, Wilmetta Marie7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 10, 1955 in Portland, Jay Co., Indiana. She married (1) Stambough. She married (2) Steven John Centers June 29, 1974 in Columbia City, Indiana. He was born Abt. 1956, and died December 30, 1975 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She married (3) Gilbert A. Hiscutt January 09, 1978 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He was born September 20, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Notes for Steven John Centers: Obit: Columbia City - Stephen J. Centers, 19, died Tuesday following surgery at a hospital i n LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Surviving are his wife, Theresa, his parents, Mr. & Mrs. George Cente rs, and a brother. Services at 10 a.m. Friday in Hollingsworth Memorial Chapel. Calling 1 t o 9 p.m. Thursday More About Steven Centers and Theresa Coulson: Marriage: June 29, 1974, Columbia City, Indiana More About Gilbert Hiscutt and Theresa Coulson: Marriage: January 09, 1978, LaCrosse, Wisconsin Children of Theresa Coulson and Gilbert Hiscutt are: 867 i. Felicia Ann10 Hiscutt, born May 28, 1979 in Chevy Point, North Carolina. 868 ii. Lance Michael Hiscutt, born December 29, 1980 in Columbia City, Whitley Co., Indiana. 736. Wayne Edward9 Coulson (Joan Louise8 Messick, Wilmetta Marie7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 11, 1956 in Portland, Jay Co., Indiana. He married Cydelle Kleinschmidt. 143 Descendants of BIDDLE Notes for Wayne Edward Coulson: Wayne & Cydelle were not married and Kira has been adopted by her stepfather. Child of Wayne Coulson and Cydelle Kleinschmidt is: 869 i. Kira Marie Kleinschmidt10 Yager, born February 27, 1984 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 739. David Allen9 Runyan (Evelyn Jean8 Messick, Wilmetta Marie7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 06, 1957 in Bluffton, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Cathy Jo Cable November 23, 1983 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. She was born December 13, 1962. Notes for David Allen Runyan: Occupation: Factory worker & Salesman Notes for Cathy Jo Cable: Occupation: Housewife & cook More About David Runyan and Cathy Cable: Marriage: November 23, 1983, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana Children of David Runyan and Cathy Cable are: 870 i. Michael Allen10 Runyon, born May 05, 1984. 871 ii. Kevin Daniel Runyon, born July 20, 1986. 740. Patrick Neil9 Runyan (Evelyn Jean8 Messick, Wilmetta Marie7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 20, 1958 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. He married Tamara Diane Hughes June 24, 1978 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. She was born June 02, 1959. Notes for Patrick Neil Runyan: Occupation: Factory worker & State Highway Residence: Bluffton, Indiana Notes for Tamara Diane Hughes: Occupation: Secretary for City of Bluffton Religion: Methodist More About Patrick Runyan and Tamara Hughes: Marriage: June 24, 1978, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana Children of Patrick Runyan and Tamara Hughes are: 872 i. Karena Diane10 Runyon, born February 10, 1981. 873 ii. Audrey Lynn Runyon, born March 08, 1984. 741. Daniel Arthur9 Runyon (Evelyn Jean8 Messick, Wilmetta Marie7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 24, 1960 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. He married Jennifer Christine Case April 20, 1991 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Decatur, Adams Co., Indiana. She was born June 30, 1970 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. Notes for Daniel Arthur Runyon: Occupation: Restaurant Manager & Factory Worker Religion: Roman Catholic 144 Descendants of BIDDLE Announcement has been made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Jennifer Chrisi tne Case, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. (Jane) Case of rural Bluffton to Daniel Arthu r Runyon. Mr. Runyon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd A. (Evelyn J.) Runyon of Bluffton. Th e couple will exchange voews at 1:30 p.m. April 20 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Decatur. Notes for Jennifer Christine Case: Occupation: Secretary Religion: Methodist 1988 graduate of Norwell High School, graduate of Indiana Business College More About Daniel Runyon and Jennifer Case: Marriage: April 20, 1991, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Decatur, Adams Co., Indiana Children of Daniel Runyon and Jennifer Case are: 874 i. Katherine Harriett Rose10 Runyon, born March 23, 1994. 875 ii. Veronica Jane Runyon, born March 23, 1994. 747. Michael William9 Bruner (Sharon Evelyn8 Johnson, William Wesley7, Henry Seymour6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 19, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Shelley Rene Gerard. Child of Michael Bruner and Shelley Gerard is: 876 i. Jared Michael10 Bruner, born June 13, 1995 in Mississippi. 752. Lori A.9 Biddle (James E.8, James Alexander7, Nelson (James)6, Alexander5, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 18, 1964, and died September 29, 1995 in Lakeland, Florida. She married Stouder. Notes for Lori A. Biddle: OBIT: Stouder, Lori A.: b. Feb. 18, 1864, d. Sept. 29, 1995, Lakeland, Florida. Survivors: s ons, Chad James Biddle of Warren, Wendel Earl Biddle, Danial Christian, both of Lakeland, Flo rida; parents, James E. (Shannon) biddle of Huntington, Linca L. (Billy) Larkey of Warren; br other, Jeffrey A. (Jennifer) Biddle of Warren; sister, Vicki (James) Baker of Andrews; matern al grandmother, Maxine Babb of Huntington -interment, Mount Hope Cemetery of Huntington Children of Lori Biddle and Stouder are: 877 i. Chad James10 Biddle. 878 ii. Wendel Earl Biddle. 879 iii. Danial Christian Stouder. Generation No. 10 755. Jeffrey10 Smith (Roger Louis9, Russell Ira8, Sylvia Blanch7 Johnson, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 14, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He married Angie Tracey December 08, 1989 in New Haven, Allen County, Indiana. She was born August 05, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. More About Jeffrey Smith and Angie Tracey: Marriage: December 08, 1989, New Haven, Allen County, Indiana Child of Jeffrey Smith and Angie Tracey is: 880 i. Kayla Marie11 Smith, born August 25, 1992 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 756. Matthew A.10 Smith (Roger Louis9, Russell Ira8, Sylvia Blanch7 Johnson, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth 145 Descendants of BIDDLE C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 04, 1969 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. He married Trensa Sue Grimm May 25, 1991 in Craigville, Wells County, Indiana. She was born February 01, 1968 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana. More About Matthew Smith and Trensa Grimm: Marriage: May 25, 1991, Craigville, Wells County, Indiana Child of Matthew Smith and Trensa Grimm is: 881 i. Andrew Blake11 Smith, born June 23, 1993 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 759. Susan Ilene Higginbotham10 Sink (Darlene Kay9 Smith, Russell Ira8, Sylvia Blanch7 Johnson, Charles Wesley6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born August 10, 1970 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married John King June 21, 1991 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. He was born March 17, 1966 in Buffalo, Wyoming. Notes for Susan Ilene Higginbotham Sink: Susan was adopted by her step-father, Jerald Sink and is now Susan Ilene Higginbotham Sink. More About John King and Susan Sink: Marriage: June 21, 1991, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Children of Susan Sink and John King are: 882 i. Samantha Michelle11 King, born January 12, 1992 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 883 ii. Merlin Cowin King, born October 07, 1993 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 779. Sandra K.10 Scherrer (Thomas Eugene9, Pauline J.8 Baker, Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 05, 1950 in ,Allen Co., IN. She married Terry F. Weikel August 17, 1968 in Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN. He was born August 29, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. Notes for Sandra K. Scherrer: info from Sandra Scherrer Weikel Notes for Terry F. Weikel: Information Sandra K. Scherrer More About Terry Weikel and Sandra Scherrer: Marriage: August 17, 1968, Yoder, Pleasant Twp., Allen Co., IN Children of Sandra Scherrer and Terry Weikel are: + 884 i. Rhonda Marie11 Weikel, born January 01, 1970 in ,Wells Co., IN. + 885 ii. Randy Franklin Weikel, born February 25, 1971 in ,Wells Co., IN. 781. Karen Sue10 Scherrer (Thomas Eugene9, Pauline J.8 Baker, Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 27, 1956 in ,Allen Co., IN. She married James Bushey June 09, 1979 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He was born January 21, 1958. More About James Bushey and Karen Scherrer: Marriage: June 09, 1979, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN Children of Karen Scherrer and James Bushey are: 886 i. Jamie Kay11 Bushey, born October 04, 1982. 887 ii. Jeffery Bushey, born March 29, 1985. 888 iii. Jeremy Bushey, born January 16, 1990. 146 Descendants of BIDDLE 783. Danny Alan10 Norris (Elizabeth Marie9 Scherrer, Pauline J.8 Baker, Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 14, 1956 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He married Jackie Spade October 09, 1976. More About Danny Norris and Jackie Spade: Marriage: October 09, 1976 Children of Danny Norris and Jackie Spade are: 889 i. Matthew11 Norris, born 1978. 890 ii. Danielle Norris, born 1980. 784. David Gene10 Norris (Elizabeth Marie9 Scherrer, Pauline J.8 Baker, Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 14, 1961. He married Kelly Stables June 08, 1985. More About David Norris and Kelly Stables: Marriage: June 08, 1985 Children of David Norris and Kelly Stables are: 891 i. Nicholas11 Norris, born 1988. 892 ii. Jason Norris, born 1992. 789. Terry Lee10 Johnson (Kenneth Eugene9, Robert Eugene8, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 01, 1961 in Caylor-Nickel Clinic, Bluffton, IN. He married Nanette Joy Wood. She was born May 30, 1960 in Parkview Hospital Fort Wayne, Indiana. Children of Terry Johnson and Nanette Wood are: 893 i. Ryan Michael11 Wood, born June 30, 1978 in Hicksville, Ohio. 894 ii. Dana Renee Wood, born December 15, 1982. 795. Bret Eugene10 Johnson (Cecil Merle9, Robert Eugene8, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born May 03, 1964 in Dekalb Co. Hospital, Auburn, Indiana. He married (1) Tammy Renee Chittenden September 01, 1984. He married (2) Dawn Michelle Wise April 09, 1991 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born June 24, 1966 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. More About Bret Johnson and Tammy Chittenden: Marriage: September 01, 1984 More About Bret Johnson and Dawn Wise: Marriage: April 09, 1991, Las Vegas, Nevada Child of Bret Johnson and Tammy Chittenden is: 895 i. Blake Eugene11 Johnson, born August 26, 1985. 799. Troy Lee10 Patten (Robert L.9, Dorothy Lucile8 Johnson, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born October 26, 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky. He married Wendy February 14, 1991. More About Troy Patten and Wendy: Marriage: February 14, 1991 147 Descendants of BIDDLE Children of Troy Patten and Wendy are: 896 i. Eric lane11 Patten, born July 21, 1992. 897 ii. Casey Lane Patten, born 1994. 801. Stacie Renee10 Patten (Larry D.9, Dorothy Lucile8 Johnson, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born June 09, 1964. She married Gary Shearer June 15, 1985. More About Gary Shearer and Stacie Patten: Marriage: June 15, 1985 Children of Stacie Patten and Gary Shearer are: 898 i. Rachael Ann11 Shearer, born April 15, 1988. 899 ii. Benjamin Shearer, born 1990. 803. Kevin10 Patten (Larry D.9, Dorothy Lucile8 Johnson, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born September 17, 1966. He married Meredith Macsherry. Child of Kevin Patten and Meredith Macsherry is: 900 i. Taylor Macsherry11 Patten, born 1994. 807. Heather Lynn10 Hoycke (Dianna S.9 Patten, Dorothy Lucile8 Johnson, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born April 21, 1972. She married Paul Starkey 1993. More About Paul Starkey and Heather Hoycke: Marriage: 1993 Children of Heather Hoycke and Paul Starkey are: 901 i. Brandon Kyle11 Starkey. 902 ii. Brittany Kay Starkey, born 1993. 817. Carl Thomas10 Johnson (Thomas Carl9, Carl Alfred8, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born March 12, 1967. He married Kimberly Kay Weaver. She was born 1967. Children of Carl Johnson and Kimberly Weaver are: 903 i. Bradley Lyndon11 Johnson, born March 09, 1992. 904 ii. Brandon Carl Johnson, born 1994. 821. Lisa M.10 Hess (Barbara9 Johnson, Carl Alfred8, Alfred Hardesty7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 18, 1967. She married Kenton Hines. Child of Lisa Hess and Kenton Hines is: 905 i. Jacob K.11 Hines. 854. Janel Janene10 Gerbers (Karen Kay9 Taylor, Dale Clarence8, Almira Elizabeth7 Johnson, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born July 02, 1973 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. She married Derrick Williams. Child of Janel Gerbers and Derrick Williams is: 148 Descendants of BIDDLE 906 i. Blair Michael11 Gerbers, born January 29, 1990 in Lutheran Hosp., Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. 861. Shannon Nicole10 Stevens (John David9 Kientz, MARJORIE ANN8 Johnson, JAMES LYNN7, ISAAC ABRAHAM6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 17, 1977 in Marion, Grant Co., Indiana. She married Chad Stephenson Not Married. More About Chad Stephenson and Shannon Stevens: Marriage: Not Married Child of Shannon Stevens and Chad Stephenson is: 907 i. Wesley11 Stevens, born June 1996 in Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana. Generation No. 11 884. Rhonda Marie11 Weikel (Sandra K.10 Scherrer, Thomas Eugene9, Pauline J.8 Baker, Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born January 01, 1970 in ,Wells Co., IN. She married Thomas Eugene Hoger March 14, 1992 in ,Allen Co., IN. Notes for Rhonda Marie Weikel: Info from Rhonda Weikel Hoger More About Thomas Hoger and Rhonda Weikel: Marriage: March 14, 1992, ,Allen Co., IN Children of Rhonda Weikel and Thomas Hoger are: 908 i. Mariah Kay12 Hoger, born August 19, 1994 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. 909 ii. Garrett Regan Hoger, born June 12, 1996 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. 885. Randy Franklin11 Weikel (Sandra K.10 Scherrer, Thomas Eugene9, Pauline J.8 Baker, Bessie B.7 Johnson, A. John6, Elizabeth C5 Biddle, JOHN4, JACOB3, ANDREW2, William1) was born February 25, 1971 in ,Wells Co., IN. He married Bobbie Jo Hulvey February 26, 1944. Notes for Randy Franklin Weikel: Information from Sandra Scherrer Weikel More About Randy Weikel and Bobbie Hulvey: Marriage: February 26, 1944 Children of Randy Weikel and Bobbie Hulvey are: 910 i. Joshua Paul12 Weikel, born July 24, 1994 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. 911 ii. Shawn Robert Weikel, born March 31, 1996 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. 149 Index of Individuals Abbott - Stanley: 133 Cora B.: 69 Banister - Acker - Rilald: 48 Linda: 130 Barclay - Ackerman - Betty L.: 111 Janice: 110 Barnes - Ackley - Verlinda: 73 Martha: 137 Wanda Louise: 44 Allen - Barnoske - Mary: 137 III Frederick: 120 Anderson - Barrett - Annie: 12 Donna: 68 Annie Elizabeth: 22 Bass - Hezekiah Davis: 21, 22 Eugene Edward: 101 - Batdorff - Ann: 5 Edgar Charles: 50 Arick - Ella Luella: 50 Kathleen: 100 Harry: 51 Hiram L.: 24 Aungst - James Arthur: 50 Julia Ann: 35 Jennie: 50 Mary P.: 36 John: 24 Babbs - John Quimby: 24, 50 Linda: 129 John Quimby: 51 Bade - Jonah: 50, 51 Audrey Julane: 139 Jonah/Jonathan: 24 David: 139 Joseph: 50 Jelena Marie: 139 Mary Ellen: 24 Kaely Sue: 139 May: 50 Samantha: 24, 51, 77, 106, 129 Baker - Samuel: 51 Alice: 114 William Ellery: 24, 51 Betty: 114, 131, 132 William H.: 50 Beverly A.: 114, 133 Clifford J.: 86, 114, 115, 134 Baugh - Elizabeth: 8 Becky: 138 Everett John: 111 Baus - Gary R.: 86, 113, 114, 131-133 Katherine: 74 Ira D.: 85, 86 Matilda: 106 James: 129 Baxter - Juanita: 114, 132 Rebecca: 27 Linda: 115, 134 Mary Lucille: 86, 112, 113 Bayes - Pauline J.: 86, 114, 133, 134, 146, Ailine May: 103 147, 149 Audrey Francis: 103 Bernard Clark: 103 Bales - Clark: 72, 103 150 Cora Bell: 71 Benjamin: 19, 42, 43 Estella C.: 72, 103 Bernarr E.: 71, 102, 103 Herma: 72 Betty: 104 James Ashley: 72 Betty M.: 101 Margaret Ellen: 72, 103 Bill: 106 Stephen: 72 Brooks: 71 Beal - Calvin: 14, 24, 25, 51, 52, 77 Elisabeth: 20 Carl: 73 Catherine: 20 Beck - Catherine: 4 Unnamed: 86 Catherine: 12 Bennett - Chad James: 145 Fred C.: 58 Charles: 12 Berkebile - Charles: 12 Samuel: 42 Charles: 21 Charles: 37 Bevington - Charles E.: 44, 75, 76 Unnamed: 15 Christian: 8 SUSANNAH: 15, 16 Christiana: 12 Biddle - Christianna: 6 Unnamed: 34 Christina: 4 Unnamed: 34 Christina: 7, 17, 18, 37-40, 72, 74 Unnamed: 32 Christina: 14, 22, 23, 47, 48, 77 Unnamed: 33 Clark O.: 53 Unnamed: 33 Cora: 43 Unnamed: 21 Cora May: 43 Unnamed: 106 Daniel: 7, 20, 21, 45, 46, 76 Unnamed: 21 Daniel: 32, 69, 70 Adam: 12 Daniel T.: 17, 37 Addie E.: 27 David N.: 20 Adella D.: 25 Deborah Sue: 102 Alexander: 7, 19 Della: 71 Alexander: 16, 31, 32, 69, 70, 100, Donald: 106 102, 129, 145 Donna: 106 Alfred: 76 Dora May: 44 Alfred P.: 26 Doris J.: 101 Alfred T.: 74, 106 Drusanna: 12, 21, 22 ANDREW: 1, 3, 4, 6-8, 12, 13, 15-24, Edward L.: 44, 45 26, 27, 31-53, 55, 58, 60, 61, 68- Edwin E.: 37 88, 90, 91, 93, 96-100, 102-149 Elias: 13 Andrew: 7, 13 Elizabeth: 12 Andrew: 12, 21, 46, 76 Elizabeth: 8 Andrew: 8 Elizabeth: 14, 24, 50, 51, 77, 106, 129 Andrew: 6 Elizabeth: 52, 77 Andrew: 12 Elizabeth C: 16, 27, 30, 53, 55, 58, 60, Andrew: 17, 36 61, 68, 69, 77-88, 90, 91, 93, 96- Andrew G.: 3, 7, 8 99, 107-128, 130-149 Angeline: 16 Elizabeth J.: 25 Anna: 37 Emory: 46, 76 Ardella: 20 Eva: 3 151 Eve: 7 James C.: 36 Evelyn J.: 101 James E.: 34 Florence: 52 James E.: 102, 129, 145 Floy: 105 James H.: 44 Franklin T.: 26, 52, 77 James M.: 17, 36, 37, 48, 49 G. Clifford: 76 Jeffrey A.: 129 George: 12 Jeron: 105 George: 1 Joanna: 17, 35, 40, 72 George: 4, 12 John: 3, 8, 12, 21, 46, 76 George (Slim): 106 JOHN: 7, 15, 16, 27, 31-33, 53, 55, George D.: 7, 18, 41-45, 74, 75, 106 58, 60, 61, 68-72, 77-88, 90, 91, George D.: 17, 35, 73, 105, 106 93, 96-100, 102-105, 107-149 George F.: 41 John: 8 George W.: 12 John A.: 12 George W.: 19, 44, 75 John A.: 32 George Washington: 21, 45, 76 John C.: 12 Georgia: 74 John D.: 16, 33, 34, 72, 104, 105 Gertrude: 44 John L.: 19, 43, 44 Gladys: 74 John Oakley: 72, 104 Glen: 73 John S.: 6 Glenn: 102 John Todd: 21, 46 Gordon: 106 Jolene: 103 H. A.: 45 Joshua: 7, 20 Harrison Highshew: 74, 105, 106 Judson Avery: 46 Harry: 71, 100 Julia: 12 Harry W.: 43 Julia: 33 Helen: 76 Julia A.: 6 Henry: 16, 32, 33 Julian: 20 Henry Lawrence: 18, 41, 74 Kenneth: 106 Hiram S.: 14 Kenneth Paul: 71 Hortense: 36 Larry DeWayne: 100 infant: 17 Levi C.: 12 infant: 70 Levi H.: 13 J. Harlen: 76 Lewis A.: 70 Jacob: 21, 46, 76 Lewis Brooks: 71 JACOB: 3, 6, 7, 13, 15-20, 22-24, 26, Lois Jane: 102 27, 31-53, 55, 58, 60, 61, 68-88, Lori A.: 129, 145 90, 91, 93, 96-100, 102-149 Lucille: 71 Jacob: 8 Lucy: 21 Jacob: 12, 21 Lucy C.: 25, 26 Jacob: 19, 43 Lydia Ann: 45 Jacob: 16 M. Merrill: 53 Jacob C.: 12 Mabel: 74 Jacob H.: 13 Margaret: 8 Jacob Jr.: 17, 35, 36 Margaret Christina: 3-5 Jacob Todd: 7, 16, 17, 34-37, 48, 72, Marge: 106 73, 105, 106 Marilyn J.: 101, 102 James: 106 Marion Stillman: 34, 72, 104, 105 James Alexander: 71, 100, 101, 129, Marjorie: 105 145 Martha: 76 152 Martha Ellen: 45 S. A.: 45 Martin: 76 Samuel: 7, 13, 14, 22-24, 26, 46-52, Mary: 6 77, 106, 129 Mary: 76 Samuel: 19 Mary: 72 Samuel A.: 35, 73 Mary A.: 16 Samuel DeWayne: 129 Mary A.: 41 Sarah: 36 Mary Ann: 12 Sarah A.: 21, 45, 76 Mary E.: 19, 45 Scott: 72, 104, 105 Mary Emma: 25, 51 Sophia: 4 Mary Jane: 17 Stillman: 35, 73, 74, 105, 106 Mary L.: 14 Stillman C.: 15, 26, 52 Matilda: 14, 23, 24, 36, 48, 49 Susan: 6 Matilda: 36 Susan: 20 Max DeWayne: 102, 129 Susan: 7, 13 Meredyth: 53 Susan: 34 Minnie E.: 37 Susan: 12 Nancy J.: 41, 74, 75 Susan: 8 Nancy Jane: 19, 41, 75, 106 Susanna: 6 Ned Brooks: 72, 105 Susannah: 13 Nelle: 43 Tamar Ellen (Thamar): 25 Nelson (James): 32, 70, 71, 100, 102, Thomas: 1 129, 145 Thomas: 12 Nora: 35, 73, 105 Tollie Cover: 45 Nora: 44 Tom: 103 Nora: 74 Vicki: 129 Paul: 71 Victor H.: 34 Pauline: 76 Walter T.: 74 Peter: 3, 6 Wendel Earl: 145 Peter: 8 William: 12 Peter: 12 William: 1, 4, 6-8, 12, 13, 15-24, 26, Phyllis Elizabeth Magdaline: 72, 104 27, 31-53, 55, 58, 60, 61, 68-88, Rachael: 12 90, 91, 93, 96-100, 102-149 Rachel: 20 William: 36 Rachel: 4 William A.: 41 Rachel: 7 William D.: 45, 76 Rachel: 14, 22, 46, 47 William Lyman: 26, 52, 53 Rachel: 17, 34 William Robert: 53 Rachel: 19, 42, 75 Zolah: 74 Rachel Ellen: 16, 33, 71, 103 Biery - Rachel Ellen: 19 Ella M.: 41 Rachel V.: 53 Ralph: 76 Bisel - Ralph M.: 74, 106 Mary: 12 Reba K.: 102 Bishop - Rebecca: 14, 23 Donald: 77 Ronald Lee: 102 Elaine: 77 Rosella: 105 Eleanor: 77 Ruth: 71 Jean: 77 Ruth Elinor: 106 Blair - 153 Cora M.: 51, 77, 106, 129 Franklin: 86 Frank P.: 51 RACHEL: 6 Samuel P.: 51 Brozich - Sarah: 22 Anthony: 112 Bloomer - Benjamin: 112 Almeda: 106 Johanna: 112 Bolinger - John J.: 112 Stacia A.: 133 Ronald: 111 Bontempo - Bruner - Bob: 137, 138 Jared Michael: 145 John M.: 128, 129 Booher - Mark Arthur: 129 Dianna J.: 132 Michael William: 129, 145 Loren: 131, 132 Michelle Kathleen: 129 Robert L.: 132 Bruster - Booth - Lydia Jane: 40 David Joe: 127 Bryant - Bouse - Deanna L.: 136 Unnamed: 134 Greg: 134 Buchannan - Johnny: 134 William P.: 5 Bowers - Burger - Diane: 129 Kennis M.: 87 Mattie: 50 Burke - Tim: 133 Harry: 109 Bowles - Kathy: 109 Clayton Powers: 78 Michael: 109 Bowling - Burnworth - Unnamed: 107 Darwin: 102 Bowser - Burson - Elizabeth: 8 Mary Ann: 46 Boyce - Bushey - Kathleen M.: 110 James: 146 Margaret R.: 110 Jamie Kay: 146 Michael J.: 110 Jeffery: 146 Molly A.: 110 Jeremy: 146 Patrick E.: 110 Bussing - Paul: 110 Sally: 82 Paul A.: 110 Byrd - Thomas A.: 110 Donald Eugene: 109 Timothy J.: 110 - Brooks - Bytha I.: 78 Elizabeth: 26, 50 Cable - Brown - Cathy Jo: 144 Catherine B.: 128 Colin: 40 Carmean - Dottie Slyder: 123 Betty: 117 154 Carmon - John J.: 33 Unnamed: 42 Lloyd: 71 Marie: 103 Carper - Mary: 71 David Eugene: 135 Mathias Ambrose: 33 - Nancy: 140 Carrie: 39 Nancy Jane: 38 Carson - Ramon: 103 unk: 53 Sherman B.: 33 Susan: 71 Carver - Tabitha/Talitha Frances: 33, 71, 72, Helen Catherine: 99, 100 103 Margie Luella: 98, 127 Coak - Case - Richard L. Jr.: 72 Jennifer Christine: 144, 145 Coates - Cashman - Steven: 111 Michael: 8 Coble - - Terry Michell: 136 Catherine: 16, 17 Coffield - Caywood - Thomas: 127 Unnamed: 109 Robin Lynn: 109 Cold - Centers - Harriet: 26 Steven John: 143 Collins - Chamberlain - Mamie: 38 Maria C.: 14 Confer - Chaney - Sarah: 31, 32 Phyllis K.: 115 Conners - - Ella L.: 75, 76 Chapman: 38 Cooke - Lillian E.: 38 Fannie: 76 Chesterman - Cordevay - Ruth Lucille: 71 Pauline: 117 Chilicoat - Corwin - Norma: 113, 114 Dorothy Mae: 129, 130 Chittenden - Coulson - Tammy Renee: 147 Darrel Lee: 126 Robert Eugene: 126 Clapper - Theresa Kay: 126, 143 Susan: 8 Wayne Edward: 126, 143, 144 Clark - Counsellor - Bert: 71, 103 Edith: 88-90 Clyde: 71 Illa May: 33 Cover - Inez: 71 CHRISTINA: 1-3 Israel A.: 33, 71, 103 Daniel: 45 John H.: 33 Mary Margaret: 45 155 Cover/Kober - Mary Adele: 42 Daniel: 1 Ditmar - Crapser - Charles Norman: 127 James: 132 Claudia Diane: 127 Jana: 132, 133 Dobbins - Joni: 133 Elvira Jane: 60, 61 Crim - Donaghy - Joseph M.: 19 Helen: 104 Crockett - John: 104 Ruby Ileen: 125 Marvin L.: 104 Croft - Dowty - Unnamed: 37 Amy Lee: 137 Brian N.: 137 Croninger - Christopher Anthony: 137 Earl M.: 77 David Anthony: 137 Fay: 77 Jeffrey Scott: 137 Crow - Jerry: 117, 137 Cleo: 68 Kelly Allison: 137 Frank J.: 69 Melissa Suz-Anne: 137 Nellie Hazel: 69, 97 Mike Joseph: 137 William: 68 Ronald: 117, 137 Cunningham - Wendell: 116, 117 Gertrude: 24 Doxsee - Cupp - Linda: 132 Charlotte Eleanore: 135 Duncan - Dafforn - Sarah: 16, 17, 48 Donald: 97 Dunnington - Daniels - James F.: 34 Bonnie K.: 142 Durbin - Delancy - Unnamed: 45 Unnamed: 12 Edgar - Delaney - George: 105 William: 12 Lloyd: 105 - Elcock - Delcie: 115 Mary E.: 20 Dell - - Daniel James: 112 Elizabeth: 8 Shawn Patrick: 112 Ellsworth - Timothy Michael: 112 Rachael L.: 12 Todd T.: 112 Elston - Detwiler - John: 101 Susan: 12 Ertel - Diemer - Renee Sue: 140 A. Joan: 119 Evans - Dinius - Unnamed: 4 156 Everhardt - Fruth - Maria Eva: 1 Unnamed: 107 Farmer - Lottie: 107 Ruth: 83 Tracey: 107 Farthing - Funk - Anna Mae: 100, 101 Donald: 103 Jesse: 100 Jay J.: 103 Fashbaugh - Furthmiller - Della: 50 Mary F.: 122 Francis Marion: 24 Galbreath - Favory - Isaac: 35 Lisa: 126 Gallaway - Mary Ann: 125, 126 Carrie Lynne: 139 Fiddler - Holly Ann: 139 Emma: 46 Matthew Steven: 139 Fish - Steven Jon: 138, 139 Henry: 46 Gang - Margaret J.: 46 Henry: 48 Fitting - Gardner - Nancy: 137 Sarah: 31, 32 Fleming - Garmon/Gormon - Brainard: 74, 75 Caroline: 51 Cadie: 75 Garnes - Cora: 75 Jacob: 8 Ferdia: 75 Garton - Mollie: 75 Emma J.: 70 - Garverick - Florence: 102 Walter: 46 Fluhart - Gaunt - Harriet Elizabeth: 24, 25 Rory: 127 FOGELSON - Gay - Lela: 103 Matilda A.: 42 Forrest - Gee - HELEN FLORENCE: 93, 96 Arthur B.: 51 Foster - Calvin John: 52 Cora: 24 Frederick: 51 Fraker - Gertrude Ellen: 52 Elmer: 25 John: 51 Lucy B.: 52 - Mary Adella: 52 Frances: 106 Walter Nelson: 52 Frey - William Henry: 51 Unnamed: 77 Geer - Fries - Tryphena: 39 Petra Cornelin: 130, 131 Geigle - 157 Candace: 112 Grace - Geitgey - Rose Marlene: 141 Adam: 41 Graft - Charles A.: 42 Dale: 79 Donald: 106 Gerald Jerry W.: 79 Erven: 75 Lana Kay: 107 Ethel: 75 Lisa: 107 George: 41, 75, 106 Marvin Bud E.: 79, 107 Harry: 75, 106 Max W.: 78, 79 Julia: 42 Paul: 81 LeRoy: 75 Sandra: 107 Levi: 41 Tillie: 75 Grate - William Henry: 42 Stanley D.: 126 Gensch - Gray - William M.: 47, 48 Kyle Joseph: 142 Gerard - Vance: 142 Shelley Rene: 145 Greenwalt - Gerbers - Agatha: 41 Blair Michael: 149 Grimm - Dennis Wade: 140 Doyle: 80 Janel Janene: 141, 148 Neola Mahola: 82 Melinda Kay: 141 Russell Jake: 79, 80 Michele Marie: 140, 141 Trensa Sue: 146 Gfell - Wanda Marie: 80 Amanda: 130 Grooves - Gibson - Sarah Cathrine: 40 Alice M.: 70, 71 Grosscross - Gloria: 118 Christina: 13 James K.: 70 Grove - Gilbert - Catherine: 51 Stacy A.: 131 Gruenwald - Gladiuex - Otto: 25 Jeanne Marie: 137 Gunn - Glaze - Willard: 50 Sue Elaine: 119 Habeger - Gomez - Daniel: 108 Unnamed: 113 Hable - Gorsuch - John S.: 50 Eleanore: 77 Hall - Robert W.: 77 Drew: 118 Virginia: 77 Hamman - Wayne: 77 Richard: 107 Gothre - Hammond - Unnamed: 135 Janet: 128 Unnamed: 134, 135 Hampton - 158 Jonathan: 26 George B.: 40 Minerva: 26 George Sheridan: 38 Hann - Ina: 39 Lindley B.: 74 Jacob B.: 18, 38 John: 18, 39 Hanson - John Lloyd: 40 William: 47 Joshua: 18 Harding - Lillian E.: 40 Florence Naomi: 106 Lucinda: 39 Harmon - Lucy Isabell: 40 Unnamed: 42 Lula Belle: 74 Samantha: 75 Martha Eve: 18, 37 Mary: 16, 17 Harmsen - Mary S.: 40 Debra Lynn: 85 Mildred: 40 Harrison - Samuel Biddle: 18, 40 Abigail: 26 Sarah Delphine: 40 Hannah A.: 23 Simon G.: 18, 39, 40, 74 Joyce L.: 107 Susanna: 18, 39 Hasty - Valentine: 16, 17 Pauline: 71 Valentine (Felta): 17, 18, 72 Hatt - William: 38 Jacob F.: 43 Henderson - Mary: 22 Unnamed: 113 Hauser - Henline - Minnie Bannister: 46 Cheryl Cordela: 138 Hay - Henricks - Unnamed: 38 Julie Ann: 128 Unnamed: 38 Paul Ellis Jr.: 128 Unnamed: 38 - Unnamed: 38 Herbert: 101 Unnamed: 38 Herschberger - Albert: 39 Phyllis: 128 Alvin: 18 Alvira: 39 Hesher - Ananias: 38 Wilbur: 80 Bell: 39 Hess - Bryon: 38 Lisa M.: 138, 148 Cullen Stanton: 38 Matthew: 138 Daniel C.: 18, 38 Jr. Thomas E.: 138 David: 39 Tom: 137, 138 Edwin C.: 40, 74 Heyerly - Elias K.: 18, 40, 72 David: 103 Elizabeth: 40 Elton: 38 Hicks - Ernest: 39 Pinson Pearce: 102 Frank Lemoine: 38 Higginbotham - Frederick: 38 Cheslie Pete: 130 George: 40 Geneva: 130 159 Highshew - Hutton - Almira: 73, 74 Florence: 84 Enoch: 73 Huycke or Hoycke - Hines - Steven: 136, 137 Jacob K.: 148 Ingram - Kenton: 148 Maria: 12 Hiscutt - Irwin - Felicia Ann: 143 Dorothy: 19 Gilbert A.: 143 Lance Michael: 143 Isenberg - Hixenbaugh - Henry: 6 Arminda: 46 - Hoche - Isobelle: 5 Mary: 48 Jacobs - Hoffmeyer - Doris Cathleen: 120, 121 Elizabeth E.: 52 - Hoger - Jennifer: 129 Garrett Regan: 149 Johnson - Mariah Kay: 149 Unnamed: 31 Thomas Eugene: 149 Unnamed: 77 Unnamed: 58 Holsinger - A. John: 31, 60, 61, 85, 86, 112-115, Unnamed: 13 131-134, 146, 147, 149 John: 7 Aaron Michael: 143 Mary: 13 Albert Henry: 61 Howard - Alexa Reynolds: 138 Ericka Christine: 135 Alfred Hardesty: 67, 88, 90, 116-119, Hower - 135-139, 147, 148 Unnamed: 104 Allan Joseph: 138 Chester: 71 Almira Elizabeth: 67, 91, 93, 120-122, Clarence: 71 140-142, 148 Amy Joy: 128 Hoycke - Angelia: 140 Craig Steven: 137 Arlon Burnell: 90, 119, 139 Heather Lynn: 137, 148 Ashleigh Nicole: 143 Huff - Barbara: 117, 137, 138, 148 Lawrence: 119 Bessie B.: 61, 85, 86, 112-114, 131- Hughes - 134, 146, 147, 149 Tamara Diane: 144 Beverly: 115 Blake Eugene: 147 Hulvey - Bradley Lyndon: 148 Bobbie Jo: 149 Brandon Carl: 148 Hunnicutt - Brant LeRoy: 125, 142, 143 Ruth: 100 Brenda Sue: 135 Hunter - Bret Eugene: 135, 147 Unnamed: 121 Brian Eugene: 135 Brian Lee: 128 Hutchinson - Briana: 140 Alma Mae: 80 160 Bruce Alan: 96, 125, 143 Jill Marie: 138 Bruce Edward: 125, 143 Joanna E. R.: 30, 58-60, 83-85, 109- Carl Alfred: 90, 117, 137, 148 112 Carl Thomas: 137, 148 Johnnie D.: 87 Carole: 83, 109 Josiah D.: 31 Cathleen L.: 119 Julia A.: 119, 139 Cecil Merle: 116, 135, 147 Justin Wesley: 137 Charles L.: 82 Kaitlin Teresa: 143 Charles Theodore: 88, 115, 134 Keith Allen: 135 Charles Wesley: 30, 55, 57, 58, 78-82, Keith Edwin: 124, 142 107-109, 130, 131, 145, 146 Keith Edwin Jr.: 142 Cheryl: 119, 139 Kenneth Eugene: 116, 135, 147 Chris Alan: 135 Kevin: 119 Clarence: 58 Laura Rose: 118 Claud W.: 58 LeEtta Marguerite: 87 Connie: 115 Leona Mae: 91, 120, 140 Curtis: 67 Lula May: 58 Daniel Homer: 58, 80, 107 Mackenzie Marie: 138 David: 118 MARJORIE ANN: 96, 124, 142, 149 Dawn Lou: 136 Mark: 140 Dennis Mark: 96, 125, 126, 143 Marsha Ann: 136 Dolly: 82 Mary Louise: 90, 116, 117, 137 Doris: 58, 79, 80 Melvin: 58 Dorothy Lucile: 90, 116, 136, 147, 148 Merle Jay: 90, 118, 138 Dorothy Marie: 115, 134 Michael: 118, 138 Earl Gibson: 91, 119, 139, 140 Michael Scott: 126, 143 Effa: 61, 86 Nathan Luke: 137 Elizabeth Cordelia: 138 Neal: 118, 138 Elizabeth H.: 58, 78, 79, 107 Noel Dean: 119 Emma Marie: 58 Nolan G.: 87, 115 Eric: 140 Norma Jean: 90, 118, 119, 138, 139 Gary Allen: 128 Paul Edwin: 91, 119, 120, 140 Gilford Lee: 96, 123 Paul Eugene: 107 Gregg: 119, 140 Peggy S.: 119, 139 Harold LeRoy: 96, 125, 142 Ralph Jacob: 67, 90, 91, 119, 120, Henry Seymour: 31, 69, 97-99, 127, 139, 140 128, 145 Randal Alan: 123 Hilda: 69, 97, 98, 127 Raymond Jr.: 118, 138 ISAAC ABRAHAM: 31, 61, 67, 87, 88, Raymond Lee: 90, 117, 118, 138 90, 91, 93, 96, 115-126, 134-144, Rebecca Arbell: 31, 68, 97 147-149 Renee Carol: 136 JACOB: 27, 30 Rex Lou: 116, 136 Jama Sue: 135 Richard Lee: 123 James: 134 Rick Alvin: 142 James: 27 Robert Eugene: 90, 116, 135, 136, James: 31 147 JAMES LYNN: 67, 93, 96, 123-125, Robert LeRoy: 80, 107 142, 143, 149 Robert Lynn: 58, 82, 109 Jeffrey David: 138 Roger Eldon: 80 Jeffry A.: 120 Russell Harrison: 69, 99, 128 161 Sarah Marie: 138 Eliza Ruth: 48 Seth Carter: 138 Elizabeth: 23 Sharon Evelyn: 100, 128, 129, 145 Ellen: 23, 48, 77 Shawn Alan: 143 Flossie Helen: 48 Sherri L.: 120 Franklin: 23 Silas: 31 Frederick: 23 Stephanie Nicole: 143 Grover C.: 48 Steven: 117 Harley: 47 Steven L.: 120, 140 infant: 23 stillborn: 69 Jessie: 47 Susannah Francis: 30, 53, 54, 77, 78, Joseph: 23 107 Lewis: 23 Susie Eva: 67, 87, 88, 115, 134 Maria: 23 Sylvia Blanch: 58, 81, 108, 130, 131, Mary Iota: 48, 77 145, 146 Maryann: 23 Terry G.: 115 Parley: 47 Terry Lee: 135, 147 Perry: 23 Thelma: 69 Tenia Ann: 47, 48 Thelma Irene: 69, 98, 99, 128 Kimmerer - Thomas Carl: 117, 137, 148 Charles: 22, 23 Thomas Russell: 99, 128 Walter Edwin: 96, 123, 124, 142 King - Wesley: 67 John: 146 Wilbur M.: 80 Merlin Cowin: 146 William Clayton: 61, 86, 87, 115 Samantha Michelle: 146 William Wesley: 69, 99, 100, 128, 145 Kinnerk - Wilmetta Marie: 68, 96, 97, 126, 143, Mary: 72 144 Kleinschmidt - Kahn - Cydelle: 143, 144 Marie Isabella: 85 KNERIUM - Kail - Dora: 103 Vicki: 138 Knight - Keltsch - Elisabeth: 13, 14 Maurice: 104 Enoch Neville: 25 Kennel - John Clark: 13 Unnamed: 40 Knofsker - Kesler - Mary Magdalena: 19 Clara Ella: 73 knopp - Elias: 73 Lisa: 140 Laura: 24 Koenig - Kientz - Jeff: 136 Forest Cleon: 124 Kohls - John David: 124, 142, 149 Penny Joyce: 122 Kimerer - KOLB - Addison: 23 Donald Franklin: 103 Boston Dewitt: 48 Doris: 103 Jr. Charles: 23, 47, 48, 77 Howard W.: 103 Dee Witt: 23 162 Komarek - Ida: 47 George J.: 86 Ida B.: 48 Marie: 86 Lewis T.: 48 Koons - Nora: 48, 77 Barbara: 8 Lehrian - Dora: 72 Timothy John: 136 John: 72 Leist - Koos - Homer: 74 Unnamed: 42 Lemley - Koughn - Florence: 51 Betty Jean: 107 Leonard - Kramer - Tolless Myree: 90, 91 Andrew C.: 112 Lewis - Barbara J.: 85, 111 John: 5 Christopher J.: 112 Link - Cynthia A.: 112 Edward S.: 25 Gregory J.: 85, 112 Joan F.: 84, 111 Lokey - Joseph: 84 Mattie L.: 34 Julie M.: 85, 112 Lowenberg - Martha L.: 85, 112 Otilia': 38 Matthew: 112 Luebker - Thomas J.: 84 William: 106 Krieger - - Delila: 75 Lulu: 77, 78 Kumfer - Mack - Kraig J.: 131 Anna: 75 Lamphiear - Lyle: 84 Barbara Louise: 102 Margaret C.: 50 Langrell - Mary Minnie: 26 Rob: 136 William: 26, 50 Lauer - Macsherry - Chad: 139 Meredith: 148 Cynthia Marie: 139 - John G.: 139 Magdalena: 20 Michelle: 139 Mahnensmith - Rebecca: 139 Charles W.: 120 Lautzenheiser - Jo Sue: 120 Cheryl Lynn: 143 Tim I.: 120, 140 Lawrence - Trisha: 140 John: 18 - Nancy: 18 Margie: 142 Ledyard - Marquardt - Charles P.: 48 Grace Ethel: 116 Clarice E. Clara: 48 Marsden - Franklin: 48 Susan: 21 163 William: 12 McDow - - Helen Jane: 34 Martha: 102 McGrain - - Mary: 48 Martha A.: 121 McIntyre - Martin - Bernice: 125 son: 111 McQuillin - Jerome E.: 111 Pearl: 37, 45 Jill Elise: 111 Joy Elaine: 111 Meeks - Martony - Alice B.: 24 Jeanne: 110 Mellinger - Joseph H.: 110 Joyce: 136 Joseph H. Jr.: 110 Merchant - Julie: 110 Rozina Blanch: 55, 57, 58 - Merrill - Mary: 1 Minnie Bell: 52, 53 - Ozias: 52 Mary: 6 Merriman - Masales - Kent P.: 109, 131 Ray S.: 74 Mark: 108 Nils M.: 108 Matheny/Mathena - Rhonda R.: 108 Elizabeth: 23 Terry E.: 108 George: 23 Jane: 23 Messick - Parker: 23 Evelyn Jean: 97, 126, 127, 144 Samuel: 23 Harold Dwight: 96, 97 Winfield: 23 Joan Louise: 97, 126, 143 Maurer - Metzler - Unnamed: 37 Thomas: 42 Maxine - Meyer - Unnamed: 129 Mary P.: 102, 103 McAllister - Miles - Iona B.: 104 Roy H.: 44 McCadden - Miller - Robert Y.: 111 Champ C.: 25 McClellan - William Fred: 40 Jack: 114 Mills - McConkey - Lois: 119 Charles William: 54, 77, 78, 107 Minton - Frank Melvin: 54, 55 Richard: 82 Irene: 78 Mobley - Marie: 78 Carlene Mary: 115, 134, 135 Marilyn: 78, 107 Denton: 4 Melvin W.: 53, 54 Edward: 116 Ralph Jacob: 55, 78 Larry: 115 164 Paul: 115 Clarence: 112, 113 Paulette: 115 Janet: 113 Thomas: 116 Kenneth: 113 Mohler - Richard: 113 Mabel: 106 Rita: 113 W. W.: 106 Thomas: 113 Molina - Noftsker - Helen Felecia: 135 Jacob: 20 Momper - Sally: 20 Stella: 84 Norris - Danielle: 147 Moore - Danny Alan: 134, 147 Henry: 50 David Gene: 134, 147 Morganthaler - Eugene: 134 Unnamed: 113 Jason: 147 Mullins - Matthew: 147 Janice Sue: 142 Nicholas: 147 Mullinux - Notestine - Elizabeth: 8, 12 Dean Allen: 122 Thomas: 8 Glenn Verle: 122 Julie Ann: 123, 142 Murray - Kathy Marie: 123 Samuel: 22 Ober - Murry - Esther: 13 Henrietta: 33 Odell - Musser - John L.: 25, 26 Rebecca Louise: 107 O'Hara - - Jim: 132, 133 Nancy: 18 Ohler - Neff - Unnamed: 52 Sarah E.: 39, 40 Orndorff - Neiferd - Unnamed: 46 Helen J.: 121 Unnamed: 48 Nelson - Clara J.: 22 Rebecca Jane: 31, 32 Clarence: 47 Sarah Elizabeth: 33, 34 George: 22 Newcomb - George Wildon William: 22, 47 Ava: 47 Harmon: 22 Knight: 22 Newsome - Lorinda: 22 Cecial: 101, 102 Luther: 22 Nichols - Samuel Biddle: 22, 46 Paul: 101 Ort - Nicholson - Deloris Irene: 124 Mary Estella: 61 Pace - Nichter - Dorothy June: 80 Alice: 113 - 165 Pam: 138 James A.: 83, 110 Parker - James A. Jr.: 111 ELIzabeth: 19 Janet Kay: 111 LaQuisse: 97 Jill Reyne: 111 Leland D.: 97 Jodi Sue: 111 Lloyd L.: 97 Johnny Joseph: 60, 85 Joyce E.: 83, 110 Parkison - Judith Ann: 83, 110 Lois Nell: 119, 120 Jules Bryan: 110 Nancy C.: 32 Julia Ann: 111 Patten - Julian C.: 58-60 Casey Lane: 148 Lawrence Julian: 60, 83, 109 Dianna S.: 116, 136, 137, 148 Leslie: 110 Eric lane: 148 Lora Ann: 111 Illa: 116 Margot Marie: 85 Jason: 136 Michael James: 84, 111 Jeanine M.: 136 Michael James Jr.: 111 Joshua: 136 Rae Lynn: 110 Kevin: 136, 148 Richard P.: 83, 110 Kristie: 136 Rosemary: 84 Larry D.: 116, 136, 148 Suzanne M.: 111 Robert L.: 116, 136, 147 Perkins - Stacie Renee: 136, 148 Walter: 74 Stanley R.: 116 Taylor Macsherry: 148 Perry - Tracy Lynn: 136 Daniel Arthur: 133 Troy Lee: 136, 147, 148 Deborah Ann: 133 Patterson - Thomas A.: 133 Ira: 39 Petteys - jr. William: 39 Daniel H.: 43 Peake - Pfouts - Alexander Edward: 87, 88 Fanny: 45 Mary: 88, 115, 134 Phillips - Peck - Daniel: 34 Mary M.: 33 Pierce - Pequignot - Lydia: 5 Unnamed: 84 Margaret: 5 Arthur F.: 60, 83, 110 Pio - Caroline: 84 Patrick: 132 Chad: 110 Pocock - Charles W.: 60 Emma Frances: 49 Debra Kay: 110 Margaret: 72 Donna M.: 83, 109 Franklin M.: 60, 84, 111 Pontious - Gary Morris: 60 McClellan: 48 George Julian: 85 Sarah Jane: 73 Gertrude Mary: 60, 84, 111, 112 Pontius - Grace: 83, 109 Della Fidella: 47 Jacquelyn Jean: 85 Porter - 166 Unnamed: 109 Rittinhouse - Daniel Joseph: 109 John: 126 James Alan: 109 Joanna Marie: 109 Roberts - Michael D.: 109 Edna M.: 105 Price - Roemellen - Martha: 106 Dorothy Marguerita: 50 Purdy - Roemke - Albert J.: 46 Mary Ann: 117, 118 Annie Belle: 46 Rogers - Daniel B.: 46, 76 Loren: 47 Edith Levada: 46 Ross - Gilbert G.: 46 Allen: 111 Henry: 45 George: 130 Henry Frank: 46 Richard Dean: 101 Jannett: 45 Shannan Lavern: 129 John L.: 46 Laura: 46 Runyan - Lawrence: 76 David Allen: 127, 144 Martha: 46 Patrick Neil: 127, 144 Rosetta: 46 Vikki Sue: 127 Pytiarz - Runyon - Unnamed: 122 Audrey Lynn: 144 Daniel Arthur: 127, 144, 145 Quackenbush - Floyd Alvin: 127 Curtis: 97, 98 Karena Diane: 144 Randall - Katherine Harriett Rose: 145 Edward: 46 Kevin Daniel: 144 - Michael Allen: 144 Rebecca/Shirley: 4 Veronica Jane: 145 Reckner - Ruppert - Lucy Isabell: 39, 40 Benjamin F.: 37 Chloe: 73, 105 Reed - Edward: 73 Otto Clyde: 58 Olive B.: 73 Timm: 140, 141 Russell - Rennelds - Diana C.: 139 Karen S.: 139 James R.: 139 Rex - Kenneth James: 139 James: 42 Mary P.: 36 Rice - Saeger - Bruce L.: 141 Daniel H.: 42 Nellie M.: 83 Scherrer - Richardson - Elizabeth Marie: 114, 134, 147 Ida: 117, 118 Jake: 134 Nellie Love: 106 Karen Sue: 134, 146 Ritter - Robert: 134 Elizabeth: 37 Robert L.: 114 167 Sandra K.: 134, 146, 149 Susan Ilene Higginbotham: 130, 146 Thomas: 134 Sinker - Thomas Eugene: 114, 133, 146, 149 John: 41 Schille - Sitton - Mae: 99 Notavain: 82 Schuler - Smith - Lloyd: 71 Adam: 4 Scranton - Andrew Blake: 146 John: 132 Andrew Michael: 131 Sexton - Bruce: 130 Lana: 143 Caleb Tyler: 131 Calvin James: 81, 108, 131 Shady - Cynthia Sue: 108, 131 Mary: 104, 105 Darlene Kay: 108, 130, 146 Shambarger - Donald M.: 82 Lilly: 74 Douglas Leon: 108, 130, 131 Shank - ELIZABETH C.: 61, 67 Julia Ann: 47 Jeffrey: 130, 145 Jennifer Marie: 142 Shaw - Kathryn: 133 Hillis Imogene: 123 Kayla Marie: 145 Shearer - Kevin Lynn: 108, 131 Benjamin: 148 Louis: 81 Gary: 148 Louis Junior: 82 Rachael Ann: 148 Marvin Leon: 130 Shiffler - Matthew A.: 130, 145, 146 Esther: 12 Melvin Paul: 108 William Henry: 12 Nicholas Carl: 131 Paula Jo: 131 Shivers - Roger Louis: 108, 130, 145 Lucy: 20 Ronald Lee: 142 Shoemaker - Russell Ira: 81, 108, 130, 145, 146 Merle: 54, 55 Ruth: 81, 108, 131 Shoenfelt - Stephanie Raeline: 131 Jacob: 8 Tabitha Josephine: 131 Margaret: 8 Smithers - Showalter - Terry W.: 85 Olive Sara: 135 Snowberger - Shriner/Schreyner - Jacob: 12 Peter/Valentine: 3 Julianna: 6 Nancy: 12 Shutt - Susan: 21 Douglas: 132 Duane: 132 Snuer - Guy: 132 Eliza (Ella): 41 Sink - Snyder - Jerald: 130 Unnamed: 45 Lois Ann: 108 Ada: 42 Pamela Sue: 130 Anthony James: 139 168 Arminda: 42 Starkey - Christopher Steven: 138 Brandon Kyle: 148 Clarence Frederick: 75 Brittany Kay: 148 Deborah Kay: 119, 138, 139 Paul: 148 Dudley E.: 118, 119 Elsie: 42 Steele - Frank: 58 George S.: 39 Frederick: 36 Steffen - Harry W.: 75 Jim: 109 Hunter Michael: 139 Stephenson - Irma: 42 Chad: 149 Mark Steven: 119, 138 Nancy Ellen Biddle: 42 Stevens - Ralph E.: 75 Shannon Nicole: 142, 149 Rollo S.: 42 Tamara: 142 Sarah Jane: 138 Wesley: 149 Simon H.: 42 Stevenson - Timothy Lee: 119, 139 Lydia: 45 William Franklin: 42, 75 Stinchfield - Sommers - Linda: 138 Karen: 132 Stouder - Spade - Unnamed: 145 Jackie: 147 Danial Christian: 145 Spencer - Stumpf - Andrew: 5 Mary: 6 Ann: 5 Samuel: 6 Daniel Cover: 5 Sullens - Elizabeth: 5 Janet Elaine: 131 George W.: 5 Israel: 6 Summers - James: 4 Mary: 70 John: 5 Swing - Mary: 6 Belle: 82 Nancy: 6 Sylvus - Peter: 6 Carmen: 110 Rachel: 6 Rebecca: 5 Tanner - Sarah: 5 Unnamed: 77 William: 5 Tarwater - Zachariah: 4, 5 James Pinckey: 34 Spurgeon - Taylor - Daniel Phillip: 129 Annabelle Marie: 93, 122, 142 Stables - Benjamin Harrison: 91, 93 Kelly: 147 Dale Clarence: 93, 120, 121, 140, 141, 148 Stambough - Diana Jean: 122, 142 Unnamed: 143 Donald G.: 93, 122, 142 Star - Ginny L.: 121 Norman: 39 Karen Kay: 121, 140, 148 169 Larry Dale: 121, 141 Valeton - Linda: 122 Millie: 82 Michael Dale: 141 Robert H.: 121 VanMeter - Ryan J.: 141 Shirley Ann: 123 Stevie J.: 122 Vaughn - Wayne: 93, 121 Jane: 52 Tedrow - Nancy: 5 Mary: 52 Wagner - William: 52 Unnamed: 52 Teeter - Waldeck - Barbara: 13 Carl William: 49 Tharp - Waldman - Irene L.: 115 Jennifer Lyn: 131 Thomas - Jonathan David: 131 Jane: 24 Michael William: 131 - Waldron - Tina: 142 Dorothy B.: 53 Todd - Walker - Unnamed: 13 Margaret Rowland: 26 ALEXANDER: 6 Wallace - Alfred: 13 Lola M.: 114, 115 Harriet: 13 Walton - Jacob: 24 Lucretia: 100 John Wesley: 16 Lucy: 13 Waltz - Margaret Ann: 24, 25 F. D. B.: 44 RACHEL: 6, 7 Watkins - Samuel: 20 Floyd B.: 45 Sarah: 13 George W.: 45 Susannah: 20, 21 Julius Alonzo: 45 Tracey - Margaret Jane: 43, 44 Angie: 145 Mary Ann: 43 Travis - Weaver - John: 34 Kimberly Kay: 148 Trowbridge - Weikel - Hester A.: 42, 43 Joshua Paul: 149 William H.: 23 Randy Franklin: 146, 149 Rhonda Marie: 146, 149 Turnbull - Shawn Robert: 149 May: 107 Terry F.: 146 Turney - Weist - Amos: 47 Lois Jean: 99, 128 Julia A.: 47 Loyall William: 98, 99 Mary Ellen: 47, 48 - Utz - Wendy: 147, 148 Daniel: 8 White - 170 Carol Rose: 138 Willis E.: 34 Samuel: 6 Woods - Whitesell - Annie S.: 86, 87 Walter: 101, 102 Worley - Wikle - Unnamed: 34, 37 Kelli Jane: 129 Daniel J.: 37 Wildermuth - Daniel Jefferson: 34 Daniel R.: 25 Elizabeth Ann: 37 Emma Hortense: 35 WILEY - Harriet Elizabeth: 34 Edward L.: 77 Harvey B.: 37 Kenneth Mont: 106, 129, 130 Joanna: 34 Lamont Kenneth: 130 Josephine: 34 Mont Vernon: 77, 106, 129 Mary Ellen: 37 Virginia Rose: 107 Osborn Elwood: 34 Williams - Rachel Christine: 35 Calvin: 24 Rebecca: 38 Carl Jeremiah: 24 Sarah Jane: 34 Derrick: 148 Valentine: 38 Dewitt: 24 Yager - Edward Everett: 24 Kira Marie Kleinschmidt: 144 Elisha: 23 Herma Helen: 49 Yeager - Jeremiah McLain: 23, 24, 36 Donald: 112 Samantha: 24, 36, 37, 48, 49 Elizabeth A.: 37 Tilden: 24, 49 Henry: 37 Sandra E.: 112 Wilson - Scott: 112 Dorothy Ilene: 108 Yertey - Wineland - Christian: 4 Cyndarilla: 35, 40, 72 Hannah: 38 Young - John: 35, 40 Sophia Nan: 69 Wingate - Zuercher - Wilbur: 102 Paul A.: 101 Winthrow - Zummo - Tonya Lea: 142, 143 Joseph Dominick: 110 Winzler - Unnamed: 52 Wise - Dawn Michelle: 147 Sarah J.: 22 Wittig - Elaine Carol: 136 Wood - Dana Renee: 147 Nanette Joy: 147 Ryan Michael: 147 171