In 1870, William Poulton (28) and his wife Helena (25) lived in Malaga Twp. (near Woodsfield), Monroe County, Ohio with their children Otillia (3), Mary H. (2) and Philip (4 mos.) and a 12 year old farm hand named James M. Givens. William did not own the farm... he owned no real estate, but his personal possessions were valued at $847. William's parents were not foreign-born, but Helena's were. John Poulton (20) lived next door. The relationship between John and William is not known at this time. Helena's parents lived two doors away.
By 1880, the family had moved to Somerset Twp., Belmont County, Ohio. William (38) and Hlena (39) lived with their children Otilia (13), H. Mary (12), Phillip (10), E. Charlotta (7), Sylvester (3) and W. George (4 mos). The oldest four children attended school.
At the time of the 1900 census, William Poulton (58) and his wife Ella (54) lived in Boston Twp., Belmont County, Ohio with their children Mary H. (31), George W. (20), Charles J. (19), Gertrude (17) and James H. (13). William's son Philip lived next door.
By 1910, William and Ella Poulton lived alone on their farm in Somerset Twp., Belmont County, Ohio. His son (Charles) Jerome lived nearby, and daughter Mary H. Claus lived next door.
In 1920, William and Ella owned a farm in Somerset Twp. Their widowed daughter, Mary H. Claus, lived next door, and their widowed daughter-in-law, Mamie Poulton, lived two doors down.
Researcher Betty Hartley lists another child in the family of William and Helena Poulton: Jerome. (No dates, places or spouses given.) This child does not appear in any census with the Poulton family. In addition, the 1900 census states that all 9 of Helena's children were alive. All nine have been accounted for, which suggests that "Jerome" and :"Charles Jerome" may be the same person.
From Betty Hartley:
William Poulton served in the Civil War. He was a Member of the 78th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company K. He went out in the winter of 1861, and was mustered out in 1863. He was in the Battle of Shiloh, and was discharged on account of disability, due to disease contracted while in the service.
William Poulton was born February 2, 1842 and diedApril 18, 1920 at his late residence at Temperanceville, aged seventy-eight years two months and eleven days.
The decedent was a life long resident of the community of his birth. When the Rebellion or Civil War came in 1861 in the United States, though he was young, he was strong and vigorous and patriotic, he volunteered and was a worthy soldier during the war. Being honorably discharged he returned to private life.
He was united in marriage (unreadable section) Claus, of Temperanceville, Ohio; Mrs. J. F. Armbruster of Urbana, Ohio; Mrs. C.A. Howiler, Calais, Ohio; Sylvester Poulton, Chicago, Illinois; Dr. J. H. Poulton, Springfield, Ohio. All were present for the funeral.
The subject of this sketch was a successful farmer, a prosperous business man, an obliging neighbor and a reliable and faithful supporter of the church. His death is a loss and his influence will be missed by the church, the family and the people of the community where he lived.
William Poulton was a man of strong convictions and true to his faith and ideals, he never waivered in his course. He was a faithful husband and indulgent father, and ideal friend. He was of a quiet and retiring disposition when abroad, in his home, he was the opposite, his generous hospitality and refreshing kindness, made one feel welcome and wish to visit his home again. He is dead, no more can he give us his encouragement and favor, but we can strive to emulate his virtues and faith.
The deceased was a member of a family of vigorous manhood and womanhood, influential in the welfare of the people.
The following brothers and sisters survive him: M.B.Poulton, Mrs. Ursula Armbruster, of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Sarah Mann, Speidel, Ohio; Henry Poulton, Barnesville, Ohio.
Friends, he is gone to eternal rest and let us work and pray that by God's mercy through Christ, we may have eternal life. May his soul rest in peace. Funeral Services in St. Mary's Holy Catholic Church, Temperanceville, Ohio, Father Frocus officiating.-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
From death certificate:
Name: Mr. William Poulton
Age: 78 years 2 months 11 days
Birth: 02 Feb 1842, Ohio
Occupation: Farmer
Marital status: Married
Father: John Poulton
Mother: Elizabeth Dillon
Informant: C. F. Poulton, Temperanceville
In 1900, all nine of Helena's children were still living. By 1910, though, only six of her children were still alive, according to the census.
In 1930, 82 year old widow Helena Poulton lived on the farm of her widowed daughter, Mary H. Clause (62) on Temperanceville-Barnseville Rd. in Somerset Twp., Belmont County, Ohio.
Obituary provided by Betty Hartley from an unidentified source:
Barnesville - Mrs. Helena Poulton
The death of Mrs. Helena Poulton of this community occurred at
her home between Barnesville and Temperanceville at 12:30 Tuesday,
due to a malady of the heart and infirmities of age. She has been an
invalid for several years but for almost eight months her condition
grew more serious until death relieved her. The deceased was born
near Miltonsburg, and she was almost 80 years of age. Her maiden
name was Burkhart, and she was the widow of William Poulton who
preceded her in death several years.
Mrs. Poulton is survived by six children: Mrs Ottilia Armbruster
of Urbana, Ohio; Dr. J. H. Poulton, Springfield, Ohio; Sylvester Poul-
ton, Jerome Poulton, Temperanceville; Mrs. Mary Claus in the home,
who had kindly taken care of the mother all these years.
Mrs. Poulton was a devout Roman Catholic and the funeral was held
in St. Mary's Church at Temperanceville this Thursday morning at 9
o'clock conducted by Rev. Father A. C. Barr of that parish and burial
was made in Beaver Cemetery.
Source: Register of the Catholic Parish of Busenberg 1746 to 1800
BRÜCK Valentin, born 16 Apr 1756 in Hauenstein, son of BRÜCK Johann and the deceased HEIMBERGER Katharina, from Hauenstein married 25 Oct 1779 in Busenberg, KLEMM Maria Anna, born 22 Mar 1755 in Bobenthal, daughter of KLEMM Joseph and the deceased SCHIED Elisabeth, from Bobenthal. (Provided by Bonnie Burkhardt)
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Catherine Fedorachak in "Monroe County Ohio, Genealogical Records, Vol. XV" Valentine Bruch's parents as Adam Bruch, b. 1717 in Bobenthal, d. 1782, m. Margaret Keller.
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Christian and Catherine Kittel came to America around 1853.
Margaret and Franz Josph had a double wedding with Joseph Letzelter and Anna Block.. Each bride and groom acted as witnesses for the other.
George served in the Union Army during the Civil War; Pvt Co A Regiment 1 WVA La. He enlisted 7 March 1864 and served until 31 July 1865; a total of 1 yr 3 mo 24 days.
In 1880, Geo. (34) and Elizabeth (32) Burkhart lived in Center Twp., Monroe County, Ohio with children Annie (9), M. Josephine (7), Willie (5), Godfred (4), Agnes (4), Benj. G. (3), and John A. (1). Only Annie and Josephine attended school.
At the time of the 1900 census, George Burkhard (54) and his wife Elizabeth (52), rented a farm in Center Twp. Members of their household were their children Clara (15), Francis J. (14), Helen (12) and Margaret C. (8). Francis, Helen and Margaret attended school.
George Burkhart suffered from dementia and paralysis.
Obituary: (from Betty Hartley; exact source unknown)
The death of Mr. George Burkhart an aged citizen and Civil War Veteran,
occurred at his home on North Lincoln Avenue Wednesday night after several
years of affliction and infirmities of age.
The deased was born near Miltonsburg, April 2, 1846 and on June 10,
1869, he was married to Elizabeth Hunkler who passed away in November
1915. To this union, fourteen children were born, eight of whom are living.
They are: Mrs. Anna Snook, Chicago; Mrs. Josephine Ferrell, Miss Clara
Burkhart, Newark, New Jersey; William Burkhart, Washington State; Mrs.
Agnes McFadden, East Pittsburgh; Mrs. Catherine Warner, Caldwell; Francis
Burkhart, Denora, PA; Mrs. Margaret Damsel, Barnesville.
He also leaves one sister and one brother: Mrs. Barbara Hunkler, Barnes-
ville, and Mr. Adam Burkhart, Woodsfield.
Mr. Burkhart was a member of the GAR having enlisted in Wheeling in Feb-
ruary 1863 in Co. A. 1st West Virginia Lt. Artillery,serving through the war.
On December 12, 1916, Mr. Burkhart married Mrs. Katherine Tschappat
of Harrison, Arkansas, who also survives him.
Funeral will be held at the Church of the Assumption, where the deceased
was a devout member and worshipped there as long as he was able to attend.
Services will probably be held at 9 o'clock Friday morning and burial made in
the Catholic Cemetery.According to his death certificate, George Burkhart was a retired hotel keeper. His death cetificate also states that his widow's name was Elizabeth (the name of his first wife), not Katherine (as stated in the obituary). The death certificate informant was Mrs. Paul Damsel of Barnesville (George's daughter, Margaret).
In 1870, farmer John A. Burkhart (age 26) lived in (Woodsfield) Malaga Twp., Monroe County, Ohio. He must have rented the farm, because no dollar value is given for his real estate. His personal possessions were worth $985. John lived with his wife, Sophia (24), and children Theodore (2) and Agatha (5 months). Adjacent households in the census belonged to Andrew Dunfer and George F. Burkhart. John and George were doulbe first cousins... their mothers were sisters, and their fathers were brothers.
At the time of the 1880 census, John Burkhart (37) and his wife Sophia (33) still lived on a farm in Malaga Twp. Lving with them were their children Theadore (11), Agatha (10), Nellie (7), Olivia (3), and Albert (1). The three oldest children attended school for six months during the previous year. John and the children were natives of Ohio. Sophia was born in Kentucky. The birthplaces of her parents were not known. John's parents were from Bavaria. Adjacent households in the census belonged to Thomas Morris and John's widowed mother, Barbara Burkhart (64).
In 1920, 76 year old widower John A. Burkhart owned a home on Philadelphia Road in Harrison, Montgomery County, Ohio, where he lived with his 49 year old unmarried daughter, Agatha. Neither John nor Agatha had an occupation.
At the time of the 1920 census, Agatha (49) lived with her widowed father John A. Burkhart in Harrison Twp., Montgomery County, Ohio. Neither one was employed.
In 1930, 61 year old Agatha Burkhart was listed as the head of household in a home at 117 Sycamore St. in Dayton, Ohio. She had no occupation. The census asked if the home was owned or rented, and what the amount of rent or value of the house was, but the census taker had written "Un" in as answers. (The questions were answered for other housholds on that page of the census.) Living with Agatha were three lodgers, a 21 year old married woman, a 42 year old divorced man, and a 40 year old widow. All were employed outside the home.
According to her death certificate, 73 year old Agnes Burkhart had been a resident of the Dayton State Hospital for 73 years, but this is refuted by census records.
Francis Joseph Burkhart never married. His obituary appears courtesy of Betty Hartley, who obtained it from a newspaper clipping dated 1905 (exact source unknown):
On Wednesday evening, August 1, 1905, at 7 o'clock, the death angel
entered our home and called our dear beloved son and brother, Francis,
to his home of Eternal rest. Mr. Francis Burkhart was twenty-one years
of age and the youngest son of John and Sophia Burkhart, of near Mil-
tonsburg, Ohio.
On Sunday, August 13, he was accidentally shot while out hunting.
It was an awful shock to his parents, sisters and brothers. All that loving
hands and medical aid could do was done for him but without avail. On
Monday morning, August 14, he was removed to the North Wheeling St.
Joseph’s hospital, where the best of care was given him. His father,
brother, and sister were there with him and were at his bedside till the
end. It is hard to give him up but we must be resigned to the will of
God.
Dear Francis said it was God's will and he was ready to die. A few
minutes before he died he bade us all good-bye and told us not to weep
for him for he was so happy and was going to God. We know he is wait-
ing in Heaven to met us again.
He leaves to mourn his loss, a father, mother, three brothers, five
sisters, and a host of sorrowing friends. He was ever a kind, dutiful son.,
a loving and affectionate brother, and we cannot express in words how
we miss our darling Francis. He was a devoted Catholic.
The funeral services were conducted by the Reverend Father Smith
and dear Francis was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at ten o'clock
Saturday morning amid many beautiful floral offerings.
Wedding anniversary announcement (from Mark Haren; exact source unknown)
Mr. Haren and his wife Barbara (Burkhard)
celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary
on 22 Nov 1903 at St.Sylvester's Church in
Woodsfield, Monroe, Ohio at 8 0'clock A.M.
with a grand reception following at their home
on Paul St. 49 yrs. prior,
Frederick's Grandfather and Grandmother,
Jacob Weisend and his wife Anna Margaretha
(Krauter) Weisend had also celebrated their
Golden Wedding Anniversary at St. John The
Baptist Church in Miltonsburg, Monroe, Ohio
which was the very first wedding to take place
in a Catholic Church within Monroe Co. at that
time.Birth document found on LDS film # 777189 shows Johann Peter Haren's (Frederick's Father) signature as Peter Haren.
Frederick Haren found on 1860 Ohio Census (Malaga Twp. Monroe Co.) at Age 28 yrs. Occuption farming, with value of Real Estate listed at $3000.00 dollars & Personal Estate value listed at $1,150.00 dollars.
Also found on 1860 Census were his wife Barbary (25) with her birthplace listed as Byron, along with children Tebald (5) yrs., Simon (2)., Catharine (1 ), along with a Ferdinand Haren (16) and Lana or Laura Haren (11) yrs.
Found on 1900 Ohio Census Index at age 69 yrs. (Center Twp. Monroe Co.) with wife: Barbara (66), and children: Lena (31), Gregory (30), Julitta (26) and Benjamin (24), along with 2 servants & 9 Boarders.
From death certificate:
Name: Frederick Haren, Sr.
Age: 83 years 2 months 10 days
Birth: [blank], Germany
Occupation: Retired
Marital status: Widowed
Father: Peter Haren, Germany
Mother: Gertrude Weisand, Germany
Informant: F. F. Haren, Woodsfield, O. [son]
Margaret Barbara Burkhard Haren is buried in St. Sylvester's Roman Catholic Cemetery. St. John The Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Miltonsburg, Monroe, Ohio has a stained glass window donated by her. Died at age 72 yrs. Found on 1850 Ohio Census Monroe Co. Malaga Twp. at age 16 yrs. with parents, Martin age 63 yrs; Elizabeth (Schied) age 61 yrs; brothers George, David, & John ages 23, 21, & 18 yrs. and also with sister Mary Ann age 14 yrs. Surname spelled Burkhart on document.
Catherine became a Nun. Sister's of Good Shepherd, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio. Information received from Sister Noreen Sheedy dated 24 July 2000, included the following:
" Examination before the Clothing
Miss Catherine Haren Native of Miltonsburg.O. daughter Frederick Haren and Barbara Burkhart aged 21 years and 4 months has been examined by me With her own consent has dwelt has dwelt 17 months in this house and having seen and considered the Rules and Exercises; has willingly asked to receive the Habit in the rank of the Choir Sisters of this Congregation
I see no impediment to her admittance
Signed by me this 2nd day of November 1880
William Henry Elder
Coadj. to holy Ai...ai..vatiMiss Catherine Haren in Religion Sister Mary of St Boniface
died on the 5th of Jan 1883
Her remains were interred at The Cemetery of Our Lady of the Woods.R. I. P."
" Re: Sr. Mary of St. Bonaventure (Catherine Haren)
B D July 1859
child of Frederick Haren & Barbara Burkhart of (?) Miltonsburg, Ohio
Received the Holy Habit: Nov 4, 1880 after 17 mo. of Novitiate
Died: January 5, 1883 age 25 yr.
Carthage
* 1972 Moved Body to Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Montgomery Rd.
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Placed in casket c others due to only dust and bone left.
(We moved 449 ? Bodies @ that time) _
Casket has no headstone but is in lot c other Sisters of Good Shepherd"Gate of Heaven Cemetery
11000 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
Basil remained unmarried. Buried in St. John The Baptist Cemetary. Shown as Passilius on Weisend history received from Mrs. Jane (Burkhart) Peters.
Bridget entered religious life as a nun on 5 July 1888. Sister's of Divine Providence, Allison Park, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. She took the name Sr. M. Mechtilde. She became Invested, (received the Habit of Order) on 29 July 1889. Her first vows were taken on 1 August 1891. Final Vows taken 29 July 1902. Age at Death: 78 yrs., 2 mo., 22 days. Died in her 57th year of Religious Life. Cause of Death: Stroke, suffered on 9th day of May 1945. Information received from Sister Sandra De Nardis.
Buried at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Gregory remained unmarried.
Buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in section 5, next to brother Ben and his wife Catherine.
Obituary (from Betty Hartley; exact source unknown):
Barnesville - Michael Hunkler
In the early hours of Thursday, January 1, 1914, death came as
a relief to Mr. Michael Hunkler, who was stricken with paralysis
about three years ago. From the first attack he was not deprived of
going about his work, but later ones caused his body and mental
faculties to gradually fail, and as the weeks and months passed by
he sank, quietly sleeping away until the end.
Mr. Hunkler was born at Sharpsburg, Pa., January 24, 1846 and
as a small boy came to Ohio, settling in Monroe County. In 1886 he
came to Warren Twp., and until last November lived on a farm north
of this place, at that time taking up residence on Euclid Avenue in this
place where death occurred.
In 1869 he married Miss Barbara Burkhart, who, with seven sons
and one daughter, survive. They are Messrs. Frank, Benjamin, William,
Sylvester, John, Charles and Miss Lucy, all of this place, and Mr.
Clements Hunkler of Akron. He is also survived by one brother, Mr.
John Hunkler, of Miltonsburg; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Burkhart of
Barnesville; Mrs. Lena Dorr, and Mrs. Barbara March, Pittsburg, and
Mrs. Kate Miller, of Missouri.
The deseased was a devout member of the Catholic Church, where
the funeral took place at nine o'clock Saturday morning, conducted by
Father Robbins. Burial was made in the Catholic Cemetery in the south
part of town. Mr. Hunkler was one of our best German American citizens.
He was the father of a large family, a devoted husband and a kind neighbor,
and honest, upright and honorable in every way, conducted himself in such
clever manner that no one could ever say aught against either his character,
reputation or standing as a citizen.-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
From death certificate:
Name: Mr. Michael Hunkler
Age: 68 years 11 months 8 days
Birth: 24 Jan 1846, Penn
Occupation: Farmer
Marital status: Married
Father: Michael Hunkler, Germany
Mother: Mag. Fetherspool, do not know
Informant: Benj Hunkler, Barnesville, Ohio [son]
Obituary (from Betty Hartley; exact source unknown):
Barnesville - Mrs. Barbara Hunkler Dies in 87th Year-
Mrs. Barbara Hunkler, one of the oldest residents of the city, passsed
away Tuesday night about midnight at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.
L. Lynn of West South Street. She had been ill since early spring, and in
very serious condition for the pastthree months. Her death was due to a
complication of diseases incident to old age. Mrs. Hunkler's maiden name
was Barbara Burkhart, and she was the daughter of Adam and Barbara Burk-
hart. She is the last of her immediate family. She was born at Miltonsburg
on December 4, 1851, and was married in that place, on January 5, 1870 to
Michael Hunkler. In 1887 Mr. and Mrs. Hunkler moved from Miltonsburg
to a farm near Barnesville, and the remainder of her life was spent in that
community.
Since Mr. Hunkler's death on January 1, 1914, Mrs. Hunkler has made
her home with her children, visiting them in turn. Mrs. Hunkler was a
mother of twelve children. Two died in infancy, and four others in later life.
Those surviving are five sons and one daughter, all of Barnesville, Frank,
William, Clement, Charles and John, and Mrs. Lynn. She is also survived by
19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hunkler was a devoted
member of the Church of the Assumption and of its Alter Society. She was
best known as a wonderful mother and homemaker, and in recent years she
has been very dear to her grandchildren, as well.
The funeral services will be held in Friday morning at 9 o'clock from the
church, and internment will be made in the Catholic Cemetery. Campbell's
Funeral Service is in charge.