Selected Families and Individuals

Notes


John George Miller

George Miller was enumerated twice in the 1880 census: One record shows that 20 year old George Miller lived and worked on his parents' farm in Enogh Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his younger siblings. Although George attended school that year, he was the only member of the household who was not able to read and write. George is also included in the household of his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Nicholas Noll in Stock Twp., Noble County, Ohio. That record indicates that George did not attend school, and that he could read and write.

The following annoucement appeared in the "Fulda Locals" column of The Caldwell Citizens' Press on 25 Aug 1881:
George Miller and Elizabeth Schad were recently married at the church,
by our priest.

From The Caldwell Citizens' Press, 8 Dec 1881
           George Muller has bought a farm near Harrietsville and moved there last week.

According to researcher Thomas Singer, George Miller's family was one of 13 families that build St. Henry's church in Harriettsville.

In 1900, forty year old George Miller and his 39 year old wife lived in Elk Twp. Noble Co., OH with seven sons: Henry A. (17), Joseph (15), William E. (11), Arthur N. (8), Urban (6), Clarence A. (4) and Harry N. (9 months). George and his two oldest sons worked the farm. William, Arthur, and Urban attended school. George, who was born in Ohio to German-born parents, is able to read, write and speak English, and he owns the family farm.

In 1910, 49 year old farmer George Miller lived with his wife Elizabeth (49) on a farm they owned in Elk Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. Living with them were their children Arthur (18), Urban (16), Clarence (14), Harry (10), and Clara (6). All of the children attended school. All members of the household were born in Ohio; George's and Elizabeth's parents were born in Germany. According to the census, George and Elizabeth were married for about 20 years. Listed immediately after George and his family on the census form is the family of George and Elizabeth's son Alex. The other adjacent farm on the census belonged to Henry Smithberger. Also listed on the same census sheet was Elizabeth's first cousin Nicholas Schott and his wife Philomena.

At the time of the 1920 census, 59 year old farmer George Miller lived with his wife Elizabeth (59) on their farm in Elk Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. George and Elizabeth were both born in Ohio, their parents were all born in Germany. Living with them at the time of the census was their daughter Clara (16) and their son Clarence (24) and Clarence's wife Sylvinia (22). Clara attended school. Clarence's occupation is given as farmer. Listed immediately before George on the census is his son Alex and his family Also living on a nearby farm was Elizabeth's cousin Henry Urban Schott and his family.

In 1930, 69 year old George Miller lived with his wife Elizabeth (69) on a farm they owned (value: $700) in Elk Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. Living with them was their son Harry N. (30), Harry's wife Iva (27) and Harry's on William J. (5). All members of the household were born in Ohio; George's and Elizabeth's parents were born in Germany. Harry worked as a laborer doing odd jobs. The family owned a radio.

According to Thomas Singer, George and Elizabeth moved to Zanesville.

George's obituary appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, Ohio) newspaper on September 5, 1946.
George Miller, 86, Called By Death
George Miller, 86, died Wednesday [September 4] afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Glenn Morrison of 1229 Wheeling avenue. Death was due to a heart attack.
The deceased was born in Fulda, Noble county, the son of Joaseph and Elizabeth Chriss Miller. He spent most of his life in Harrietsville until three years ago when he moved to this city. Mr. Miller was a retired farmer and was well known. While in Harrietsville he was a member of the St. Henry Catholic church and since coming to this city has attended St. Nicholas Catholic church.
Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth Miller of 1229 Wheeling avenue, a daughter, Mrs. Morrison at whose home hed died; seven sons, Edward and Urban Miller of Mechanicsville, Iowa. Arthur Miller of Des Moines, Iowa, Clarence Miller of Sharon avenue, Zanesville, R.J. Miller of Blue Rock; Alex M. Miller of Harrietsville, and Harry Miller of Canton. 2? grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. August Smithberger of Marietta.
The body was removed to the Dear-Swope funeral home where funeral arrangements were incomplete last night.


Elizabeth Schott

From the 1900 census: Lizzie Schott Miller was born in Ohio to German-born parents. She gave birth to eight children, seven of whom survived. Elizabeth could read, write and speak English.

Elizabeth Schott Miller's obituary appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on March 2, 1954.
ELIZABETH MILLER DIES SUDDENLY
Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, 95, died suddenly last night at 8:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Glen Morrison, 1229 Wheeling avenue, where she made her home for the past 10 years. She had apparently been in her normal health and death was unexpected.
Mrs. Miller was born in Fulda, Noble county, Dec. 1, 1860, one of nine children to Nicholas and Caroline Sailing Schott. She spent most of her life in the Harriettsville vicinity until she came to Zanesville after the death of her husband George Miller.
She was formerly a member of St. Henry's Catholic church at Harrietsville and since coming here attended St. Nicholas church where she was also a member of the Altar and Rosary Society.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Morrison; seven sons, Alex of Caldwell, I.J. Miller of Dietz lane, Edward and Urban of Mechanicsville, Ia., Arthur of Des Moines, Ia., C.A. Miller of Clay pike, Harry of Canton. Another son, Leo, is deceased. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
The body is at the Putnam chapel of the Mader-Peoples funeral home. Services are to be held at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Nicholas church and burial will be in Mt. Olive cemetery.


Leo Miller

The 1900 census states that Elizabeth Schott Miller had given birth to a child who died prior to 1900. The obituary of Elizabeth Schott Miller mentions one deceased son, Leo.


Mark Kerwin

"manufactured derby hats"


Walter Daniel Nolan

Baptism sponsors: Anthony and Maria Hanlon

Year of birth on tombstone (1875) conflicts with year of birth in baptismal record (1871). Baptsmal record is presumed to be correct.

Walter was a Master Plumber in Washington DC.


Walter Nolan Jr

Only one Walter Nolan is listed on the family tombstone. The dates for that name coincide with Walter Nolan, son of James. A second Walter Nolan is listed as being buried in the family plot in 1904 according to the Holy Rood Lot Book. This is presumed to be the son of the first Walter Nolan.


Rose Nolan

Batism sponsor: Mrs. Maria J. Heath

Date and place of death (from Social Security Death Index) are not proven. SS# issued in NJ in 1966.


James Sharron

Worked for NY Bell Telephone.


Marguerite Kerwin

No children,


Louis C. Schweinberg

In 1880, 29 year old Louis Swinburger lived with his wife Mary (27) and children Joe (4), Dura (3) and John (8 mos) in Wilkins Twp., Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Louis worked in a steel mill. Neither Louis nor Mary could read or write. According to the census, both Louis and Mary were born in Ireland as were their parents. The children were born in Pennsylvania.

In 1900, Louis C. "Schurmberger" (48) and his wife Annie (42) owned the home at 417 Verona St., Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Living with them were Louis's children John (20), Louis (18), Annie L. (15), Alfred (13), Amelia M. (4), Frederick (3), and Caroline (1). Only Alfred attended school. (The four older children were born to Louis's first wife.) Louis reported that he came to America in 1852 and was a naturalized citizen. He was employed as a day laborer.


Anna Catherine Mathieu

Alternate spelling of last name: Mathews. According to the 1900 census, all three of Annie's children were alive in 1900. Annie's parents were natives of Germany.

In 1920, widow Anna Schweinberg owned the home at 417 Verona Ave. in Braddock. Living with her were her unmarried son, Fred (22), her daughter Carrie Meehan (21) and family, and widowed daughter Maud (24) and her son, Thos. (2). The fmaily of Anna's niece, Annie Schweinberg Mauer, lived two doors down.


Frantz Joseph Schweinberg

Occupation: mason (birth records of children)

Records conflict on date of death:
23 Dec 1891 -- Maurer
1903 -- McAdams, citing tombstone

In 1860, Jos. (48) and Elizabeth (44) Swineberg owned a home worth $300 in Wilkens, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania with their two sons, Joseph (11) and Lewis (9). The family's personal possessions were valued at $30. According to the census, Joseph was born in Germany, and Elizabeth and the children were born in France. No one in the household could read or write. Joseph was employed as a miner. Adjacent families in the census were those of German Geo. Newcomb and John Walter, from France. Both men were also miners.

At the time of the 1870 census, Joseph (58) and Elizabeth (54) Swineberg owned a home worth $4000 in Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Living with them were Samuel Swineberg (20), Louis Swineberg (18), and Kate Sweeny (8). The men were all employed as coal miners. Kate attended school. The value of the Swineberg's possessions was $300. According to the census, everyone in the household was born in France except Kate Sweeny, who was a native of Pennsylvania. All of the adults could read and write. Neighboring families were Peter Sewalt, a Prussian brewer, and Conrad Speidel, a hotel keeper from Wurtemburg.

In 1880, 68 year old coal miner Joseph Swineberg lived with his wife Elizabeth (63) in Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Joseph had been unemployed for 2 months during the previous year. According to the census, both Joseph and Elizabeth were born in Germany as were their parents. Listed immediately before Joseph on the census sheet was his son Joseph and his family.

In the 1900 census, Joseph's sons reported their birthplaces differently. Joseph said he was born in France, while Louis said he was born in Germany.


Joseph Francis Schweinberg

According to his nephew Ed Schweinberg, Joe Schweinberg was an undertaker. He married an Irish girl named Maggie and had four children.

In 1900, Joseph and Maggie Sweinberg (both 24) rented a home at 1208 Washington Ave., Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with their son Joseph R. All members of the household were natives of Pennsylvania; Joe and Maggie's parents were from Germany, according to the census. Joe was employed as a chemist.

At the time of the 1910 US census, the family rented a home at 606 Washington St. in Braddock. The household consisted of Joseph F. (34), his wife of 11 years Margaret (34), and their four children, Raymond (10), May (9), Ella (7) and Hilda (4). According to the census, Margaret had given birth to a fifth child who died prior to 1910. The census states that Raymond and Ella attended school, but May and Hilda did not. (Hilda was too young to go to school. It is not known why May did not attend school.) Joe was employed as a chemist in a steel mill.

Joe Schweinberg died young (age 42) of pneumonia.

Reords conflict on date of birth:
10 Oct 1874 -- PA death certificate
Feb 1876 -- 1900 census


Margaret C.

Sources conflict on nationality:
* nephew Edward Schweinberg remembers that Maggie was Irish
* according to the 1900 census, her parents were natives of Germany
* the 1920 census states that her parents were born in Pennsylvania

In 1920, 43 year old widow Margaret Schweinberg rented part of a home at 1210 1/2 Bel Ave. in North Braddock, Allegheny County, PA. Living with her were her children Raymond (19), Ella (18) and May (17). None of the children attended school. Everyone worked outside the home: Margaret was a clerk at a dry goods store, Raymond was a clerk at the steel works, Ella was a telephone operator at a store, and May was a wrapper at a dry goods store. Hilda's whereabouts are unknown.


Mae Schweinberg

Mae Schweinberg never married or had children.