Selected Families and Individuals

Notes


Ernest Dimmerling

In 1910, 21 year old Ernest Dimmerling and his brother Edward lived at 421 Stokes Ave., Braddock, PA with the family of their older sister, Mary Miller. Ernest was employed as an agent in a laundry. (?)

In 1920, 35 year old Ernest Dimmerling lived with his wife Elizabeth (36) in a mortgaged home at 514 Price Ave. in North Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Living with them were their children Bernadine (7 yrs 5 mos), Eleanoretta (5yrs 4 mos), Idella (4 yrs 6 mos), Elizabeth 3 yrs 1 mo), and Eileen (11 mos). Only Bernadine attended school. Ernest worked as an engineer for the rail road. Ernest and his parents were born in Ohio; Elizabeth and her parents were born in Ireland and the children were born in Pennsylvania. According to the census, Elizabeth immegrated to the United States in 1900 and became a naturalized citizen in 1908.

At the time of the 1930 census, Ernest Dimmerling (41) owned a home at 243 Hawkins Ave. in North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He lived there with his wife Elizabeth (43) and seven daughters: Bernadine M. (17), Eleanor R. (16), Ardella C. (14), Elizabeth M. (13), Eileen R. (10), Kathleen J. (7), and Evelyn A. (5). Eleanor, Ardella, Elizabeth, and Eileen attended school. The Dimmerling home was valued at $8500. The family did not own a radio set. Ernest was employed as a railroad engineer.


William Jacob Schockling

Served in WWI:
Name: William J. Shockling Serial Number: 2106339 Race: W
Residence: Caldwell, O. Enlistment Division: National Army
Enlistment Location: Caldwell, O. Enlistment Date: 19 Sep 1917
Birth Place: Noble Co, O. Birth Date / Age: 23 8/12 Years
Assigns Comment: Co I 330 Infantry to Oct 29/17; 7 Co 2 Training Battalion 158 Depot Brigade to Nov 8/17; Co H 347 Infantry to March 9/18; Co F 39 Infantry to Discharge Private, first class March 1/19; Corporal July 1/19. Meuse-Argonne. Wounded In Action slightly Aug 4/18. American Expeditionary Forces May 10/18 to Aug 6/19. Honorable discharge Aug 13/19.

In 1930, William J. Schockling (36) owned a farm worth $800 in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio. He lived there with his wife Lucy (34) and children Ralph (9), Lola (7), Harold (5), Edward (3 yrs 3 mos), and Eileen (7 mos). Ralph and Lola attended school. None of the families on that page of the census owned a radio set. William's second cousin Bill Schott owned the adjacent farm.

Obituary from the Zanesville Times Recorder, page 2, 24 Apr 1948
RITES MONDAY FOR W. J. SCHOCKLING
CALDWELL - Full military honors will be accorded
William J. Schockling, veteran of World War I, at last rites to be
held Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock, at St. Mary's Catholic
church, Fulda, east of Caldwell, followed by interment in St.
Mary's cemetery.
Schockling, a well known farmer of Caldwell, Route
4, died at the family home Thursday afternoon at 2:15 o'clock,
following extended illness at the age of fifty-four years. He
underwent major surgery at Good Samaritan hospital, Zanesville,
recently. The Estadt Funeral Home in Caldwell has charge of the
arrangements.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church, Fulda,
and also of Noble Post, American Legion and the local D. A. V.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lucy Dimmerling Schockling
and the following children: Ralph, of Zanesville, Mrs. Lola Pastlak,
of Braddock, Pa., Harold, Eddie, and Betty Jane, all of the home,
and several brothers and sisters.
Parents of William Schockling were August and Catherine
Miller Schockling. Brothers and sisters Isadore Schockling, and
Ignasius of Fulda., Harry, Edward and Leonard of Braddock, Pa.,
Leonard of Delmonte Abby, N.C., Mrs. Martin Noll, Mrs. Ray
Gerst and Miss Mary Schockling of Cambridge.


Lucy G. Dimmerling

The following article appeared in The Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on September 13, 1937WOMAN SEEKS $3,000 DAMAGES Injured in Auto Wreck in July, 1936 CALDWELL-- Lucy J. Schockling, Fulda, has filed suit in the Noble county common pleas court through her attorney, Charles D. Fogle, asking that $3,000 be awarded her for injuries sustained in an automobile accident, July 28, 2936. The suit was entered against Herman Schott, also of the Fulda community, who the petition states, was driving in a careless and negligent manner. The plaintiff says that she suffered injuries which resulted in a very nervous condition. Her husband, William Schockling, who was driving the car, has entered suit against Schott, asking the court to award him $118.00 to compensate him for damages to the automobile and a medical bill of $18.00. Attorney Fogle of Marietta represents the plaintiff in both damage actions.


(Note: Lucy Schockling and Herman Schott were related; they were 2nd cousins once removed)


Ralph H. Schockling

Ralph Schockling served as a private in the U.S. Army during World War II. He never married.


Eileen Schockling

Some family member's attributed little Eileen's pneumonia death to a snowball that a girl at school put down her back. Her obituary appeared in The Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on December 15, 1936. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning in St. Mary's
Catholic church, Fulda, for Eileen Shockling, seven-year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. William Schockling, whose death occurred Saturday
from pneumonia. Burial was in Fulda cemetery.


Evelyn Schockling

Infant Evelyn Schockling had a rash in her lower abdominal area that became infected and caused her death.


Henry August Dimmerling

A worker named Henry Dimmerling was listed in the 1892-1893 Wheeling (WV) City Directory. The directory states that he was a boarder at 203 18th, and was employed at the Whitaker I. Co. No other information was given.

At the time of the 1900 census, 35 year old widower Henry Dimmerling was one of four boarders living at 1100 Mt. Collach (?) St. in the Clay District of Wheeling, WV in the home of saloon-keeper John Kindleberg. Henry worked as a teamster. Henry was the only member of the household who was from Ohio.

In 1910, Henry Dimmerling (44) rented part of a two family house at 1815 Wood St. in Wheeling, WV. Living in the household with Henry were his wife Tillie (33), children Emma (?) (12), Helen (7), Harold (3), and step-daughter Loretta Sherman (11). The census states that this was Henry's second marriage and Tillie's first. The couple had been married for 9 years. Tillie had given birth to three children, all of whom were still living. Henry and Tillie were natives of Ohio; the children were all from West Virginia. The nativity of Loretta's father was "United States." Henry worked as a nealer in an iron mill. The Dimmerlings' home was flanked by other natives of Fulda Ohio: the families of siblings Valentine Singer and his sister Mary Singer Bauer.

The family has not been found in census records after 1910. Henry's son Harold was found in the 1920 census living with his sister, Emma Dimmerling Tencate.


Mary Eva Huffman

Eva's date of death is in question. Dolores Snider, in "St. Mary's -- 150 Years -- Fulda, OH" gives her date of death as Apr 1910. However, Henry is listed as a widower in the 1900 census and in 1910, Henry Dimmerling was enumerated in the census with his second wife, Tillie. Henry and Tillie had been married for 10 years in 1910.


Emma K. Dimmerling

Emma Dimmerling never married.


Henry August Dimmerling

A worker named Henry Dimmerling was listed in the 1892-1893 Wheeling (WV) City Directory. The directory states that he was a boarder at 203 18th, and was employed at the Whitaker I. Co. No other information was given.

At the time of the 1900 census, 35 year old widower Henry Dimmerling was one of four boarders living at 1100 Mt. Collach (?) St. in the Clay District of Wheeling, WV in the home of saloon-keeper John Kindleberg. Henry worked as a teamster. Henry was the only member of the household who was from Ohio.

In 1910, Henry Dimmerling (44) rented part of a two family house at 1815 Wood St. in Wheeling, WV. Living in the household with Henry were his wife Tillie (33), children Emma (?) (12), Helen (7), Harold (3), and step-daughter Loretta Sherman (11). The census states that this was Henry's second marriage and Tillie's first. The couple had been married for 9 years. Tillie had given birth to three children, all of whom were still living. Henry and Tillie were natives of Ohio; the children were all from West Virginia. The nativity of Loretta's father was "United States." Henry worked as a nealer in an iron mill. The Dimmerlings' home was flanked by other natives of Fulda Ohio: the families of siblings Valentine Singer and his sister Mary Singer Bauer.

The family has not been found in census records after 1910. Henry's son Harold was found in the 1920 census living with his sister, Emma Dimmerling Tencate.


Anna Catharina Dimmerling

A note in the Caldwell, Ohio newspaper dated 12 Jan 1893 stated:
Andy Kress, Wm Kress, Louis Herbs, Misses Dilda Dimmerling, Katie
Dimmerling, and Katie Bosold mad a trip to Buffalo [Guernsey Co., OH] Saturday.


George Knerr Tencate

On Sept. 12, 1918, 36 year old Geo. Kneer Tencate of 316 S. 4th, Martins Ferry, Ohio, filled out a US draft registration card. His date of birth was Nov. 2, 1881. George was employed as a "F??? Templet Mak." for the Riverside Bridge Co. in Martins Ferry. His next of kin was his wife, identified only as "Mrs. Geo. K. Tencate" of the same address. George was described as being of medium height and build with gray eyes and gray hair, and no obvious physical disabilities.

At the time of the 1920 census, 38 year old George K. Tencate and his wife Emma R. (33) rented a home at 317 S. Fourth St. in Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., OH. Living with them was Emma's 12 year old nephew, Harold Demerly (sic). George was a Templet maker at the bridge works. Harold attended school. George was from Pennsylvania, Emma from Ohio, and Harold from West Virginia. Harold's father was Emma's brother Henry Dimmerling.

In 1930, George K. Tencate (48) and his wife Emma R. (43) owned a home worth $6500 at 387 Vermont Ave. in Rochester, Beaver Co., PA. George was a native of Pennsylvania, as were his parents. Emma and her parents were from Ohio. George's occupation was "Templet" at a steel mill. He had been unemployed for six months of the previous year. There were no children in the household. The couple owned a radio set.

In 1942, 60 year old George Knerr Tencate filled out a US draft registration card for World War II. He lived at 387 Vermont Ave., Rochester, PA. He was a native of Phoenixville, PA; born on Nov. 2, 1881. His telephone number was Rochester 512R. George was an employee of Pgh Bridge & Iron in North Rochester. The draft card asked for the name and address of a person who will always know your address; George answered "John Black, 384 Vermont Ave., Rochester, Pa."

George's social security number issued in Pennsylvania prior to 1951.

According to the 1955 obituary of Mary Dimmerling Ritterback, her daughter, Mrs. George Tenpost (sic) lived in Rochester, Pa.


Emma R. Dimmerling

In April 1910, Emma R. Dimmerling (22) was one of four female servants in the home of Leon Klee at 810 Main St. in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV.


Peter Sorg

In 1880, 24 year old Peter Sorg lived and worked on his widowed father's farm in Stock Twp., Noble County Ohio with his two brothers.

From The Caldwell Citizens' Press, 19 Nov 1885:
Married -- At St. Michaels church, by Rev. Father Fladung... Peter
Sorg and miss Rosa Pflug.

From the 1900 census: 39 year old farmer Peter Sorg lived on a farm that he owned in Stock Twp. Noble County, Ohio with his 33 year old wife Rosa and five children: Agnes (13), Clara (10), Ida (8), Harry (6) and Otmer (2). Peter was born in Ohio to German-born parents.

In 1910, 49 year old Peter Sorg lived in Noble County, Ohio with his 42 year old wife, Rosa and five children: Clara (20), Ida (18), Harry (16), Otmer (12), and Edna (6).

At the time of the 1930 census, Peter (68) and Rosa Sorg (62) lived with their son Ott (31) on their farm in Marion Twp., Noble Co., OH. The census-taker recorded Peter and Rosa's parent's birthplace as "Germany Berlin."


Records conflict on year and place of birth:
1856, PA 1880 census
1861, OH 1900, 1990 census and church records (Snider)


Rosa Pflug

It is not known why there are two children named Rosa in the family of John Pflug.

Rosa Pflug Sorg was born in Ohio to German-born parents. The census indicates that all five of the Rosa Sorg's children were still living in 1900.

Rosa Pflug Sorg's obituary appeared in The Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on February 27, 1940
MRS. PETER SORG DIES IN NOBLE CO.
SUMMERFIELD -- Mrs. Rose Sorg, 70, wife of Peter Sorg, well known farmer south of here, died suddenly Monday from an attack of asthma.
Surviving in addition to her husband are the following children: Mrs. Clara Schott, Louisville, Stark county; Mrs. Anna Crum, Sarahsville; Mrs. Ida Archer, near Berne; Mrs. Edna Crum, Ashton; Harry Sorg, Summerfield and Ottmer, of the home, and several grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete but services will be held in St. Michael's catholic church, Berne. Burial will be in the church cemetery.


Otmer J. Sorg

Alternate first names: Otto, Ott. Ott Sorg never married.

Obituary:
Ott J. Sorg, 74, of the Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell, died 9:30 pm. Sunday [04 Feb 1973] in Good Samaritan Medical Center. Born May 20, 1898 in Noble County, he was a son of Peter and Rosa Pflugh Sorg.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ida Archer of Summerfield Route 1; a brother, Harry Sorg of Summerfield Route 1; and several nieces and nephews. Three sisters and a brother are deceased.
Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Carlisle with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Fr. Walter Heinz will officiate.
Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Brubach Funeral Home at Summerfield, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today.


Henry Schehl

In 1900, unmarried "Henry Schell" (28) was a boarder in the household of newly wed Fulda natives Alex and Rachel (Yeagle) Michel on Hawkins Ave. in North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The owners, who lived in a different part of the house, were newlyweds Frank J. Miller -- also from Fulda -- and his wife, Mary (Schaad) Miller. All three men's employment was classified as "labor." Henry Schell and Mary Schaad Miller were second cousins.

At the time of the 1910 census, 38 year ols Henry Schell lived wirh his 30 year old wife, Rose, and their three oldest children: Mary (7), Joseph (5), and infant Hazel.


Rosa C. Huffman

In 1900, Rose Huffman lived on her parents farm in Enoch Twp., Noble County, OH.

In 1920, 40 year old widow, Rosa Schell lived on a farm she owned in Enoch Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. Living with her were her children Viola (16) Joseph (15), Hazel (11), Julia (9) and Ida (6). All of the children except Viola attended school. All members of the household were born in Ohio.


Nicolaus B. Schehl

Although unmarried, Nicholas did not live with his parents and younger siblings at the time of the 1900 census. In 1910, no one else was living in the household of Nick B. Shell (32) and his wife of five years, Matilda (26).

According to the 1920 census, 43 year old farmer Nick Schell lived with his wife Matilda (37) on a farm they owned in Stock Twp. (Carlisle Village?), Noble Co., Ohio. Nick and Matilda as well as Nick's mother and Matilda's parents were born in Ohio. Nick's father was born in Germany.

At the time of the 1930 census, N. B. Schell (52) and his wife T. R. Schell (47) lived alone on their farm in Stock Twp.


Raymond Philip Warner

In 1930, Raymond (28) and Marie (20) Warner rented part of a home at 638 Putman Avenue in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio for $23 a month. They had been married for one year and had no children. Raymond was employed as a city policeman. The Warners owned a radio set.

Obituary:
RAYMOND F. WARNER DIES; RETIRED CITY POLICEMAN
Raymond P. (Ray) Warner, 63, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a retired Zanesville police-
man, was dead on arrival at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale at 11 p.m. Saturday
(Feb. 27, 1965). He apparently suffered a heart attach.
Mr. Warner, a member of the Police Department for 20 years before retiring in 1949,
was a veteran motorcycle officer was later was assigned to the detective bureau. He held
the rank of sergeant.
He was a veteran of both World War I and World War II. He served in the Marines
during the first conflict and in the Navy during the second.
Mr. Warner had moved to Fort Lauderdale 14 years ago. He was born in Caldwell,
Aug. 16, 1901, a son of Isadore and Rosa Scheld Warner. Mr. Warner was a member of
St. Clement’s Catholic Church in Fort Lauderdale.
Surviving are his widow, Marie, of the home (2208 N.W. Second avenue); two sisters,
Mrs. Edwin Schafer of Orchard Hill road and Mrs. Mary Gerst of 1137 Lafayette street;
four brothers, Alex Warner of Newark, Walter of Caldwell, Edwin of Lanse, Pa., and Elmer
of 1137 Lafayette street. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hillis Funeral Home.