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West Virginia -- 1920 & 1930 census
Ohio -- 1900 & 1910 censusIn 1900, 30 year old William Barth (Apr 1870) lived with his wife Catherine (28 - Mar 1878) in a rented home Fearing Twp., Washington Co., Ohio. Living with them were their daughters Rosia (2 -Oct 1898) and Lilian (1 - Oct 1899). William and Catherine had been married for 4 years. William worked as an oil well laborer. All members of the household as well as William and Catherine's parents were born in Ohio.
In 1910, 43 year old William L. Barth and his wife Caty L. (38) owned a mortgaged home in Fearing Twp. where they lived with their children Rose (12), Lillie (10), Bertha (8), Rolla (6), Ervin (4), Alfert R. (2). The 4 older children attended school in 1910. William worked as a laborer on the "Rail Rail" (railroad?). William and Caty had been married for 14 years and Caty had given birth to 7 children all of who were still living. Note that there were only six children enumerated in the household. The seventh child was Andrew, who was born after the official date of the census (15 Apr 1910), but before the census taker visited the Barth home (29 Apr 1910). Andrew should not have been counted in the "number of children born to" Caty Barth. All members of the household as well as William and Caty's parents were born in Ohio.
At the time of the 1920 census, 53 year old William Barth lived in Fearing Twp. with his wife Katherine and children Rosie (22), Lillie (20), Bessie (18), Rolie (16), Ervin (14). Alfred (11). Andrew (9), William (7), and Marie (4). Ervin, Alfred, Andrew and William attended school. William Barth Sr. was employed as a laborer in a steel mill. He was born in West Virginia, but both his parents were born in Ohio.
By the 1930 census, William L. Barth had moved to Marietta Township, Washington Co., Ohio with his wife Katherine L (58) and children Andrew W (19) and Marie E. (14). William was 30 when he married and Katherine was 25. This would place their marriage in abt 1897. William worked as a laborer for a "Safe Cabinet", Katherine as a servant for a private family, and Andrew as a laborer in a rubber factory. Marie attended school and all members of the household could read and write. William was born in West Virginia and all other members of the household along with both William and Katherine's parents were born in Ohio. William owned the home he lived in, which was worth $3500. The family did not own a radio.
According to his death certificate, William died in Canton, but was a resident of Washington County, Ohio at the time of his death.
In 1920, 20 year old Lille Barth lived with her parents in Fearing Twp., Washington Co., Ohio. She was employed as a laborer in a rubber shop.
William Barth of Marietta attended the annual Schott reunion on Sunday, July 30, 1933 at the fairgrounds in Marietta, Ohio. See notes of Jacob Schott for a complete list of attendees.
In 1910, 31 year old farm laborer Andrew J. Strahler lived with his new wife Rosa M. (36) in the home of his wife's parents, Jacob and Catherine Schaad in Watertown Twp., Washington Co., Ohio. Andrew and Rosa were borth born in Ohio as were Andrew's mother and Rosa's parents. Andrew's father was born in Pennsylvania
On September 12, 1918, 39 year old farmer, Andrew Joseph Strahler (dob: January 19, 1879) of RD#4, Lowell, Washington Co., Ohio registered for the military draft. According to his draft registration card his nearest relative was Mrs. Rosa Strahler of the same address. His physical description is given as medium height and build, with dark brown eyes and dark brown hair.
In 1920, 40 year old farmer Andrew S. Strahler lived in Waterford Twp., Washington Co., Ohio with his wife Rose (46) and sons Clemence (8), Joseph (6), and Alfred (3). Clemence attended school. Living next to Andrew in the census were James (66) and Rose (64) Strahler. It is believed that these are Andrew's parents, but that has not been proven.
In 1930, widow Rosa S. Strahler (59) lived on a farm she rented on Lowell Route 1, Waterford Township, Washington County, Ohio with her children Clemence J. (sic) (19), Joseph R. (17), Alfred J. (13), and Catherina R. (9). The younger 3 children attended school the previous year. Rosa and the older 3 children could read and write. All household members were born in Ohio as were Rosa's parents and the children's father. Rosa's occupation is listed as farmer and the older 2 children's occupations is listed as farm laborer. The family owned a radio.
MRs. Rosa Strahler and daughter Catherine of Lowell attended the annual Schott reunion on Sunday, July 30, 1933 at the fairgrounds in Marietta, Ohio. See notes of Jacob Schott for a complete list of attendees.
The following article appeared in The (Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on November 21, 1950: LOWELL -- A dinner party, honoring the birthday of Mrs.
Rosa Strahler, was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Clemmie Strahler, fourth street. Guests were Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Nicholas and four children; Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Strahler and three children; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Strahler
and two children and Mr. and Mrs. Clemmie Strahler.
Mrs. Strahler received many gifts.
Rosa Schaad Strahler's obituary appeared in The Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on Jan 8, 1952: MRS. ROSA STRAHLER LOWELL -- Mrs. Rosa Catherine Strahler, widow of Andrew
Strahler, died Sunday in Marietta Memorial hospital from the
effects of a stroke suffered earlier that day. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Catherine
Rupple Schaad. She was born Nov 16, 1873, in the Rainbow
community. She was a member of the Catholic Women's club
and the Altar Rosary societies and the Sodality of Our Lady
of Mercy Catholic church. Solemn high mass will be held at 9 am Wednesday at the
church with Rev. Fr. James McMahon, Lowell, Rev. Fr. Cronan
T. Malloy, Amsterdam, O. and Rev. Fr. Robert A. Brown, Woods-
field, officiating. She is survived by four children; Mrs. Arthur Nicholas; Joseph
Strahler, Alfred Strahler and Clement Strahler, all of Lowell; 10
grandchildren and three brothers; Peter Schaad and Frank
Schaad of near Lowell, and Henry Schaad of Waterford. Burial will be in the church cemetery.