SOURCE: Marietta Times . . . Marietta, OH . . . . Nov 2002 CALDWELL - Donald Eugene Spicer Sr., 70, of Caldwell died Saturday morning (Nov. 9, 2002) at his home. He was born Nov. 25, 1931, at Caldwell to Clarence and Annabelle Sayre Spicer. He had worked at the former Westinghouse and Hamilton Beach-Schoville Co. plants in Byesville. He, along with his wife, was currently employed as a resident manager for Willow Arms Apartments in Caldwell. He was a member of Sharon Community Church. He is survived by his wife, Carol Collins Spicer, whom he married Jan. 21, 1956; one son, Donald E. "Don" (Donna) Spicer Jr. of Caldwell; two daughters, Teresa (Jeff) Duvall of Cambridge and Connie (Clark) Donohue of Blue Rock; one brother, Ernest William (Countess) Spicer of Caldwell; one half brother, Orville Spicer of Philo; one sister, Ethel (Henry) Abrams of Pleasant City; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister. Services are at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home in Caldwell with the Rev. William Pickenpaugh officiating. Burial is in Sharon Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. An online register may be signed at www.mcvay-perkins.com.
Translation of Discharge Papers (courtesy of Betty Hartley)
DISCHARGE PAPERS
We, undersigned, Chief of Squadron, Officer of the Legion of Honor
Certify, to have delivered the present discharge to Mr. Kuhn. (Peter)
grenadier of the 26th Regiment of Infantry of the line.
Son of Peter and of Anne Marie Himmert, residing at Rimling
Canton of Volmunster department of the Moselle Born December 23. 1809 at Rimling
Canton of Volmunster department of the Moselle Hair short Eyebrows chestnut
Eyes blue Forehead High Nose large Mouth wide Chin low and deep
Residing lastly at Rimling Canton of Volmunster Department of the Moselle
Married to Madam Beckerick at domicile or home Inscribed as a
replacement of the class of 1829 on the registers — masters of the 26th regiment
______________ inscribed ‘in the register as #669’8 on the 13th of December. 1830
and has completed his service as required by law.
Entered at Metz the 30th of December 1837 Eighteen Hundred thirty-seveb
By: The Chief Squadron Commander of Post.
Indication of service and position in the reserve.
Entered in service of 26th Regiment Infantry of
the line the 13th December 1830
As replacement of the class 1829
Granted unlimited separation April 11, 1837 KINGDOM OF FRANCETranslation of travel information, also from Betty Burkhart Hartley:
GENERAL POLICE OF ThE KINGDOM
Pass-Port of interior
effective for 1 year.
Department of the Moselle
SOUS-PREFECTURE
Commune of Rimling
Register Number Signalment
Age: 38 years Height: one meter and 70 centimeters
Hair: Auburn Forehead: Round
Eyebrows: Auburn Eyes: Blue
Nose: Large Mouth: Big
Beard: Blond Chin: Square
Face: Oval Complexion: Healthy
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PASSPORT FOR INTERIOR
For one year
We John_________ of Rimling
Mayor of the Commune
Request the authorities civil and military to let pass one family circulate from Rimling, department
of the Moselle to Havre of the Seine Interior (Lower).
The Mr. Peter Kuhn his wife and sister-in-law and six children of lower age
occupation of farmer. native of Rimling, living at Rimling.
and to give him help and protection in case of need.Department of the Moselle
Rendered on the carrier’s demand.
Made in Rimling, the 6th April 1847.
The Mayor
SIGMES PARTICULIERS
Carrier’s Signature
Peter Kuhn Cost of Pass—port: 2 FrancsNaturalization data (from Jo-anne Wright): On 21 Mar 1854 Pierre "Peter" Kuhn became U.S. citizen in Woodsfield, Ohio Emigration: 6 APR 1847 Passport for emigration from Rimling, France.
Medical Information-
Hair: Auburn Forehead:Round Eyebrows: Auburn
Eyes: Blue Nose: Large Mouth: Big
Beard: Blond Chin: Square Face: Oval Compexion: Healthy
Pierre was 38 years old when he emigrated from Rimling France to the United States in 1847. He emigrated with his wife, sister-in-law and six children. Cost of Passport was 2 francs. He left from Le Havre, France and landed in New York.In 1850, Peter Kuhn (44) owned real estate worth $360 in Malaga Twp., Monroe County, Ohio. Other members of the Kuhn family in the household were Catherine (43) and children Henrietta (16), John (14) Nicholas (11), Peter (10), Michael (8), Oliver (6), Simon (3) and Joseph (1). There was also a 63 year old woman named Elizabeth Backard living with the family. Catherine Kuhn's maiden name (Beckerich) is sometimes anglicized to "Baker," however, the relationship between Elizabeth Backard and Catherine Beckerich Kuhn is unknown. Everyone in the home was a native of Germany except Simon and Joseph, who were born in Ohio.
In 1860, Peter Kuehn (54) lived in Seneca Twp., Monroe County, Ohio with Catherine (52), John (22), Nicholas (20), Nick (16), Elias (15), Simon (13), and Joseph (11) Kuehn, Mariah Baker (76) and Ann Kuehn (18). Ann is believed to be the wife of John Kuehn, since both have a tick mark in the column "married within the year." Everyone in the household was a native of France except Simon and Joseph, who were born in Ohio. The Kuhn farm was valued at $1400, and the family's personal possessions were worth $600.
At the time of the 1870 census, Peter Kuhn (63) owned a farm worth $4700 in Seneca Twp. Other members of the household were Catherine (62) Simon (22) and Joseph Kuhn (21) and Elizabeth Baker (80). Simon and Joseph were born in Ohio; the others were all natives of France. The Kuhn's daughter, Hannah Kuhn Burkhart, lived in the adjacent household in the census. The other adjacent household was that of Dominick Baker (46). The relationship (if any) between Elizabeth Baker and Dominick Baker is not known.
In 1880, Peter and Katherine Kuhn (both 79) lived in Seneca Twp. Adjacent farms belonged to widower Dominick Baker and Peter's son Elias. According to the census, Peter and Katherine were both born in Germany.
Researcher Linda Kay Anderson has Catherine's surname as Baker or Becker. Betty Hartley has Baker.
Researcher Jo-Anna Wright refers to this child as John Nicholas. However, the 8 year old child in the household of Peter Kuhn in 1850 is named Michael.
There is no 18 year old boy in the Kuhn household in 1870, nor is there anyone named Michael.
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In 1870, 50 year old Valentine Ulrich owned a farm worth $5000 in Malaga Twp., Monroe County, Ohio. Living with him were his children, Maria T. Kuhn (24) and her husband Alois Kuhn (25), Catherine Ulrich (23), Peter Ulrich (20), and John UIrich (19). The family's personal possessions were valued at $695.