The "Fulda" column of the Caldwell Citizens' Press stated on 30 Nov 1882:
John Singer, whose son Albert has been sick for the last four or five months,
has taken him to Columbus for treatment.From the Fulda column of The Caldwell Citizens' Press 28 Dec 1883
I understand that that Albert Singer is doing well at hospital in Columbus.On 25 Jan 1883, the Fulda column of The Caldwell Citizens' Press reported:
John Singer has brought his son home from Columbus much improved.On 26Apr 1883, the same paper reported
Albert Singer, son of John Singer, who has been very ill for nine months,
made his appearance in town on crutches.According to Muth & Fox, Albert Singer had no legitimate issue. He is reportedly the father of Mrs. Gay Beddinger's mother, who was illegitimate. It has also been reported that he spent time in the penitentiary. He lived in or near Pittsburgh, PA.
In 1900, 35 year old Albert Singer rented a farm in Seneca Twp., Monroe County, Ohio where he lived with his wife of one year, Mary (36) and his nine year old stepson John E. Burkhart. Adjacent farms in the census belonged to Nicholas Burkhart and John Kuhn.
In 1910, Albert Singer (45) lived alone although the census lists him as currently married for 10 years. He lived in a rented home on Springfield Road, Lewisville, Summit Twp., Monroe County, Ohio. Although he did not own a farm, his occupation was farmer.
Albert Singer was not found in the 1920 census index for either Pennsylvania or Ohio.
In 1930, Albert A. Singer (65) rented part of a multi-family dwelling at 7924 Tacoma Street in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA with his wife Martha M. (63). Albert was born in Ohio to German-born parents. He was employed as a casting maker at a metal works factory.
A note about Albert Singer’s death appeared in the Zanesville Signal on 27 Aug 1936:
ATTEND FUNERAL
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Noll, Mrs. Alex Singer, Joe Singer and Mrs. Matilda
Noll have returned to their respective homes after attending the funeral
services of the latter’s brother, Albert Singer, which was held at the home
in Wilkinsburg, Pa. He is also survived by a sister in Zanesville.
According to the 1930 census, Martha Singer's parents were born in Northern Ireland.
From the 1900 census: 32 year old blacksmith Barnabas Singer lived in a house that he owned in Elk Twp., Noble Co., OH with his 25 year old wife Mabel and two young daughters: Freda (2) and Matilda (1). Barnabas was born in Ohio to German-born parents. Barnabas was able to read and write English.
In 1910, 43 year old "Barnia Singer" rented a house at 129 River St. in Wheeling City (Webster District, Ward 6, Precinct 7), Ohio County, West Virginia. He lived there with his wife Mabel (33), and children Freda (12), Matilda (11), Raymond (9), Madeline (6), and Marie (8 months). Ben worked as a blacksmith in the iron works. Freda, Matilda Raymond and Madeline attended school.
In 1920, 51 year old "Barney Singler" rented part of a two-family dwelling at 2603 Wood Street in the 4th Precinct of Wheeling, WV. He lived there with his wife Mabel (42) and children Frieda (22), Tillie (21), Raymond (19), Madeline (16), ??? (9), and an 11 year old grandson named Robert Tiggelhead. Roberts parents are unknown, since none of Barney's daughters are old enough to be his mother. The census page is torn and folded over, obscuring the name of the 9 year old daughter. She and Robert attended school. Barney owned his own blacksmith shop.
In 1930, Barney Singer (62) rented part of the same house the family lived in 1920 for $14 a month. Living there were his wife Mabel (55), and children Raymond (26), Marie (20) and Bernadine (11). Bernadine attended school that year. Barney was employed as a salesman. The Singer family did not own a radio set.
Barnabas had at least four daughters: The first names of three of these are known, as are the names of the husbands of the three oldest daughters. However, it is not known at this time which daughter goes with which husband.
Sources conflict on date of biirth:
17 Feb 1875 -- Snider, citing church records
18 Feb 1876 -- death certificateAlso known as Barbara Mabel Archer, or May Archer. From the 1900 census: Mabel and her parents were born in Ohio. She had given birth to three children, two of whom were still living. Mabel could read and write. According to the 1910 census, she had five children, all of whom were living in the Singer home.
In 1920, 19 year old Raymond Singer lived in Wheeling WV with his parents and siblings. He was employed as a glass worker in a glass house.
At the time of the 1930 census, Raymond's age was listed as 26. He was employed as a stripper for a tobacco company.
In 1920, there is a 9 year old daughter in the house of Barney Singer who name is obscured in the census. Mia Bernadine was unmarried in 1941.
Bernadine Singer is not listed with the family at the time of the 1920 census.
In 1900, Alexander Singer (30) owned a farm in Jefferson Twp., Noble County, Ohio where he lived with his wife of eight years, Minnie (25) and children Ida (4), Lydia (2), and Frederick (11 months). Adjacent farms in the census were those of widow Cynthia Mallett and Joseph Crum.
At the time of the 1910 census, the household consisted of 40 year old Alex Singer, his 35 year old wife Minnie, and seven children: Ida (14), Lydia (12), Freddy N (10), Edna M (8), Carl L (5), Laura B (3), and Joseph H (1). The oldest four children attended school. Neighboring farms in the census were those of John Schwallie and C. M. Harper.
From The Republican Journal (Caldwell, OH newspaper) 15 Jan 1919
Alex Singer, wife and daughter Winifred were calling on Dora Warner's recently.The family still lived in Jefferson Twp. in 1920. Living on the mortgaged farm were of Alex (50), Minnie (44), Edna (17), Carl (15), Laura (13), Joseph (11), and Winefred (2 yrs, 2 mos). Carl, Laura, and Joseph attended school. The farms adjoining Alex's belonged to Benjamin Sorg and Alex's uncle George Singer.
On Jul 12, 1925, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Singer and daughter Winifred attended a triple birthday party at the home of Frank Smoth to honor Mrs. Alex (Tillie) Gerst, Frank Smith, and Fred Fox. See notes of Fred Fuchs (Fox) for text of the article from the Zanesville Times Recorder.
In 1930, Alex (60) and Minnie (55) lived on the farm in Jefferson Twp. with their two youngest surviving children, Joseph (21) and Winifred (12). Winifred attended school. Adjacent households were those of widow Caroline Brotton and Alex's first cousin Henry Heil.
The following note appeared in the Zanesville Signal on 29 Apr 1933:
Alex Singer, Fulda, was removed to a Columbus hospital where
he will take special treatments. Dr. Chas. F. Thompson was the local
attending physician.Alex Singer's obituary appeared in The Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on December 20, 1934. FUNERAL AT FULDA FOR ALEX SINGER, 65 YEARS OF AGE Perry County Resident Dies Tuesday Morning Caldwell, O., Dec. 20 -- The funeral of Alex Singer, 65, who
died at the family home, Rado Ridge, at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday of
complications, will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock at Fulda
Catholic church. Rev. Father Mattes will officiate and burial will
be made by Brubach. The deceased is survived by his wife, Minnie Schell Singer,
and eight children. Mrs. Ida Brahler and Mrs. Lydia Blake, Can-
ton; Fredrick, Edna, Laura and Carl, Cleveland, and Joseph and
Winifred of the home. Two children preceded him in death. Two
sisters and one brother also survive, Mrs. Katie Schafer, Zanes-
ville, and Mrs. Matilda Noll, Olovie (?), and Barney Singer.
By the time of the 1910 census, Minnie Schehl Singer had given birth to 8 children, 7 of whom were living.
This brief note appeared in the Zanesville Signal "News Briefs" from Caldwell on 16 Nov 1931:
Mrs. Alex Singer and sons, Carl and Joseph, near here [Caldwell] are
visiting her son Fred Singer and family and her daughter, Miss Laura, at
Cleveland.Minnie Schell Singer's obituary was published in the Zanesville Signal on 7 Aug 1956:
MRS. SINGER, 81, DIES AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. Minnie Singer, 81, of Caldwell Route 1, died at 2 o’clock Tuesday
morning [7 Aug 1956] at Good Samaritan hospital after a brief illness. She
was admitted to the hospital last Thursday.
Mrs. Singer was born Feb. 15, 1875, in the Fulda community, the daughter
of Phillip and Catherine Schott Schell. She was a member of St. Mary’s Cath-
olic church at Fulda and was a member of the Altar Society of the church.
For the past nine months, she had made her home with a daughter, Mrs.
Winifred Hill of 58 Green street [Zanesville].
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Hill, with whom she lived, Mrs. Ida
Brahler and Mrs. Lydia Blake, both of Louisville, O., Mrs. Edna Hayes of
Yakima, Wash.; and Mrs. Laura Kirby of Cleveland; three sons, Fred and
Carl Singer of Cleveland and Joseph Singer of Caldwell Route 4; one sister,
Mrs. Rose Warner of 1137 Lafayette street; three brothers, Leonard Schell
of Canton, Alex of San Antonio, Tex.; and Chris Schell of near Caldwell
Route; 29 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and
nephews. Five brothers preceded her in death, and her husband, Alex, died
21 years ago.
The body was removed to the Hillis funeral home where friends may call
after 7 o‘clock Tuesday evening.
Another obituary appeared in The Louisville Herald on 16 Aug 1956:
Mrs. Minnie Singer, aged 81, of RD 1, Caldwell O., died early Tuesday morning
[7 Aug 1956] at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville after a brief illness. She had
made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Hill in Zanesville for the past nine
months.
In addition to Mrs. Hill survivors include four daughters, three sons, three brothers,
one sister, 29 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Two of her daughters are Mrs.
Ida Brahler and Mrs. Fred Blake of Louisville.
Services on Aug. 9 were held at St. Mary's Church at Fulda, Ohio, where she was a
life member. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Delores Snider states that M. Anna Singer married a Mr. Neil. However, other researchers state that she married William Kress. A search for Marian Anna with the surname Singer, Neil or Kress in the 1900 through 1930 census indexes for Ohio yielded no plausible results.
Marian Anna Singer is not listed as a surviving sibling in the 1934 obituary of her brother, Alex.
Delores Snider states that M. Anna Singer married a Mr. Neil. However, other researchers state that she married William Kress. A search for Marian Anna with the surname Singer, Neil or Kress in the 1900 through 1930 census indexes for Ohio yielded no plausible results.
Marian Anna Singer is not listed as a surviving sibling in the 1934 obituary of her brother, Alex.
In 1900, Leonard (27) and Catherine (24) Schafer rented part of the home at 115 Camp Ave. in Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania with their son, Edwin (3 months). They had been married for two years. Catherine had given birth to two children, one of whom died. Also living in the house were two boarders from Noble County, Ohio: Joseph H. Kress (27) and Ed P. Kress (21). Leonard was employed as a teamster.
At the time of the 1910 census, Leonard (36) and Catherine (35) Schafer owned a home at 136 Comrie Avenue in Braddock. They lived there with their children Edwin (10), Carl (6), Marcella (4), Helen (2), and Mildred (8 months). Edwin and Carl attended school. The couple had six children, five of whom were living. Leonard was employed as a laborer in a brewery. The house next door was owned by Joseph and Rosina (Brahler) Huffman. Rosina was a native of Fulda.
In 1920, Leonard and Katherine Schafer owned a farm in Falls Twp., Muskingum County, Ohio where they lived with their eight children: Edwin (19), Carl (16), Marcella (14) Helen (12), Mildred (10), Lucas (8), Ralph (5) and Mary (11 months). Only Helen, Mildred and Lucas attended school.
In 1930, Leonard and Catherine Schaefer (both 55) owned a farm in Falls Twp. where they lived with their three youngest children, Lucas (18), Ralph (16), and Mary (10). Ralph and Mary attended school. Unlike many of their neighbors, the Schafers did not own a radio set.
Several years before his death, Leonard Schafer sold the farm and bought a small parcel of land. On 26 Apr 1944, page 7 of The Zanesville Times Recorder reported the following land transfers:
Leonard and Katherine Shafer to Louis E. and Garnette R. Schaub,
57.71 acres in Falls Township.
A. W. Smith and others, to Leonard Shafer, three-fourths acre in
Falls Township.According to his death certificate, Leonard Schafer, age 70, fell off a ladder on May 4, 1949 at a state liquor store in Zanesville where he was employed as a clerk. He broke his leg in several places and suffered multiple contusions of the chest and abdomen. The ultimate cause of death was shock.
This article appeared in the "Memory Lane" column of the Zanesville Signal on 9 May 1959:
Ten Years Ago - Leonard Schafer, 70, of 1268 Wheeling avenue,
died of injuries received several days ago when he fell from a ladder
while washing windows at the State Liquor Store, where he was
employed as a clerk.
The following appeared in the classified ads on page 18 of The Zanesville Times Recorder on 09 May 1950:
In loving memory of husband and father, Leonard Schafer, who passed away one year ago today.
One year has passed since that sad day
When one we loved was called away
God took him home -- it was his will
Within our hears he liveth still
Wife and children
From the Zanesville Times Recorder, 5 Nov 1951:
8 CHILDREN NAMED IN SCHAFER WILL
The Katherine Schafer will filed Saturday in probate court bequeathed equal shares of the estate to eight children. They are Edwin L., Carl J., Lucas G., and Ralph A. Schafer, Marcella M. Wendling, Helen E. Stewart, Mildred R. Slack and Mary M. Hudak. Edwin and Lucas were named executors in the document dated Jan. 4, 1951.
Sources conflict on date of birth:
28 Oct 1822 Snider, citing church records
22 Oct 1822 Ebert, citing unspecified records in GermanyIn 1860, 38 year old Hessian-born farmer Peter Noll lived in Stock Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his 26 year old wife Margaret and three children: Eliza (5), Nathaniel (3), and Francis (1 month). The adjacent farms in the census were those of Nicholas Schott and Jacob Singer.
In 1880, Peter (57) and Margaret (50) Noll lived in Stock Twp. with their children Frank (21), Mary (18), John (16), Philomena (10), Ambrose (8), and Joseph (6). All of the children except Frank attended school. Neighboring farms in the census belonged to Leonard Schott and Jacob Singer.
The following note appeared in the "Fulda Locals" column of The Caldwell Citizens' Press on 25 Aug 1881:
Miss Stei and her little brother, relatives of Peter Noll, of Stock township,
arrived last week from Bavaria and are making their home with their uncle.[Note that Peter Noll's wife's maiden name is Stein. Could "Miss Stie" be a typographical error?]
Margaret Noll lived in the household of her son Ambrose at the time of the 1910 census.
No death certificate has been found for Margaret Noll. Although researcher Dolores Snider spells Margaret's maiden name as Stein, every one of her children whose death certificate identified their mother's maiden name left off the "n." Spellings for Margaret's maiden name on her children's death certificates were Stei, Sty, and Stey.
Infant Gertrude Noll did not appear with the family in the 1860 census; nor in the 1880 census. She became a Franciscan Sister of the Sick Poor and took the name Sister M. Damiana.
Sources conflict on date of birth:
1799 Snider, citing church records at St. Mary's in Fulda
23 Jan 1796 Ebert, citing unspecified records in Germany
First name is also seen as Anselmeo in German records, accoring to researcher Janet Noll.Mittelaschenbach is situated about 4 km north-east of Rimmels. The small village of Rimmels is situated about 5 km south-east of Huenfeld/Germany. Huenfeld is situated about 15 km north of Fulda/Germany.
Anselm Noll emigrated according to passenger list dated 20 September 1851 of the Barque AEOLUZ. He was passenger No. 61. Arrival in Baltimore,Maryland. With him came passenger No. 62, Marzella Noll, age 26; passenger No. 63 Wendelin Noll, age 21; and passenger No. 64 Georg Franz Noll, age 16. Mr. Ebert writes that some children of Anselm's brother had emigrated to America in 1839 and 1847 already. No emigration date has been found for Anselm's son Peter Noll.
Sources conflict on date of birth:
15 Oct 1848 -- Snider
14 Oct 1849 -- death certificateDeath certificate states that Marcellus Archer was born in Noble County, however, the county did not exist prior to 1851. The area in which Marcellus Archer was likely born was part of Monroe County prior to that.
In 1880, Marcellus (31) and Christina (23) Wild lived in Stock Twp., Noble Co., Ohio with their children Barbara (5), Elizabeth (3), and John (1). Adjacent fams in the census belonged to mis father, Simon Archer and Philip Schehl
At the time of the 1900 census, 51 year old Marcellus Archer lived in Stock Twp.with his 42 year old wife Christine and five children: John (21), Mary (19), George (16), Peter (8), Andrew (3). Sons John and George worked on the farm and didn't attend school. Mary and Peter were in school the previous year.
In 1910, 60 year old Marcellus Archer lived with his 52 year old wife Christine, and five children: John (31), Belle (27), Osker P (18), Frank (13), and Mary (12 ).
Death certificate informant: Mrs. Ed. Mallett.
Alternate first name: Martin (from death certificate of daughter Mabel Barbara Archer Singer)
The 1900 and 1930 census entries for Christina Wild Archer state that she was born in West Virginia. Records of St. Mary's Church in Fulda OH indicate that she was baptized there. St. Mary's records also show that Christine and Marcellus Archer had seven children. The census states that all seven were still living in 1900. However, the 1910 census lists a child named Mary born in 1898 who is not listed in either St. Mary's records or the 1900 census.
From The Republican Journal (Caldwell, OH newspaper) 15 Jan 1919
Mrs. Christina Archer spent Saturday with Edward Mallett'sIn 1930, widow Christine Archer (72) owned a farm in Stock Twp., Noble County, Ohio where she lived with her two unmarried sons, John (50) and Oscar (37). The Archers did not own a radio. Neighboring farms in the census belonged to Lewis Crum and Leo Schehl.
In 1930, 50 year old John Archer lived with his widowed mother and his brother Oscar on his mother's farm in Stock Twp., Noble County, Ohio.
In 1930, 37 year old Oscar Archer lived with his widowed mother and his brother John on his mother's farm in Stock Twp., Noble County, Ohio.
This child is listed in the 1910 census, but does not appear in the 1900 census or in the records of St. Mary's Church in Fulda Ohio.
In 1870, 26 year old farmer Philip Shill lived with his wife Kathrina (23) and their son John Adams (1 mo. - May 1870) in Carlisle Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. Living with them was a "domestic servant" Christian Wessent (Weisent?) (7). The value of Philip's real estate was $1000 and his personal estate $505. Philip was born in Bavaria; all other members of the household were born in Ohio
In 1880, Philip (37) and Catherine (31) Schehl lived in Stock Twp.., Noble County, Ohio with their children John (10), Henry (8), Leonard (6), Mary P. (5), Nicholas (3), and Leo (1). John, Henry, and Leonard attended school. According to the census, Philip was born in Bavaria. Adjacent farms in the census belonged to Marcellus Archer and Nicholas Sorg.
From the 1900 census: 57 year old farmer Phillip Shell lived on a farm that he owned in Stock Twp. with his 51 year old wife Catharine and five children: Leo (21). Rosa (19), Alexander (16), Charles (15), and Christian (11). The census states that Phillip was born in Germany, and came to America in 1848.
In 1910, 67 year old Philip Shell lived with his 61 year old wife wife Catharine and their youngest son, Christian (21). According to the census, all three were born in Ohio.
According to his death certificate, Phillip Schehl was born on February 2, 1843 in Germany to Germany born parents Adam Schehl and Nary Swick. At the time of his death on April 6, 1917 he lived in Stock Twp., Noble Co., Ohio and was a widower. The cause of death is given as "obstruction of bowels" with a contributory factor of "carcinoma of stomach." He was buried in Berne, Ohio on April 9. 1917.
Catherine was born in Ohio to German born parents. According to the census, all ten of Catherine Schott Schell's children were still living in 1900.
According to her death certificate, Catherina Schehl was born in Ohio on November 10, 1848 to German born parents Nicholas Schott and Carolina Seiling. At the time of her death on April 1, 1915 in Stock Twp., Noble Co., Ohio she was married although the name of her husband is not provided on the death certificate. The cause of death is given as "organic heart disease.: She was buried on April 4, 1915 in Berne, Ohio.