Sources conflict on date of birth:
6 Jun 1844 -- Snider, citing church records
16 Jun 1844 -- death certificateResearcher Dolores Snider citing church records in "St. Mary's -- 150 Years -- Fulda, Ohio" shows a child named Edward P. Archer born or christened on 1 Dec 1878 in the family of Sebastian Archer. This child does not appear in any census record.
Caldwell Citizens' Press, 14 Apr 1881:
Sebast Archer, wjho is working at a saw mill moved from East Union into our township
[Fulda, Enoch Twp.] on lttle creek.At the time of the 1880 census, Sebastian Archer (36) and his wife Ellen T. (36), children Rose (12), Adrian (10), Edward P. (9), Lucy (7), Andrew J. (5), William I. (3), Thomas R. (4 mos.), niece Laura Archer (22), and a 10 year old boy named Alfred W. Morris who was listed as "no relation." All of the minors in the house attended school except the two youngest children. Sebastian was a miller. Everyone in the household was a native of Ohio, as were Sebastian's parents and Laura's father. Ellen's parents were Irish, as was Laura's mother. It is not known who Laura Archer's parents were.
In 1890, Sebastian Archer's residence was given as McCleary, O. on the US Census Veterans' Schedule. Sebastian served as a private in G Company of the 186th Regiment of the Ohio Infantry. He enlisted on 11 Feb 1865 and was discharged 25 Sep 1865, having served 7 months. No disabilities or comments are listed for Sebastian on the census schedule.
From the 1900 census: 55 year old Sebastian Archer lived in Carlisle, Stock Twp., Noble Couny, Ohio with his 56 year old wife Ellen and four single children: Andrew (25), Urban (23), Thomas (20), and Mary (18). Also living in the house was Sebastian's widowed daughter Rosa McEntee (35), and her two sons, Edward (10), and Thomas (8). Sebastian's occupation is listed as "miller." He and his parents were born in Ohio. Everyone in the household could read and write English. Sebastian's son Adrian lived next door, and son Purcell E. lived nearby.
The Archer family has not been found in the 1910 census.
In 1920 "Silvastian" N. Archer (75) and his wife Ellen (76) owned a home on South High Street in Woodsfield, Center Twp., Ohio. Living with them were their widowed daughters, Lucy Danford (46) and Rose M. "McCarter" (51) and her son Edward (29). Sebastian was the operator of a saw mill. Everyone in the home was a native of Ohio, as were Sebastian's parents. Ellen's parents were from Germany, according to the census. The family of Sebastian's daughter, Mary Thurman, lived a few doors away.
Sebastian Archer's obituary was published in The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, September 14, 1922 Sebastian N. Archer was born June 16, 1844, in what is now Noble
county, near East Union. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Archer,
pioneer settlers on the East Fork of Duck Creek. The deceased was 78 years, 2 months, and 16 days old. October 9,
1864, he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen McGovern at the Fulda
Catholic church by Rev. Father Fluber. Immediately after the marriage
Mr. Archer was called to serve his country in the Civil War. He was
honorably discharged from the service at Camp Chase, Ohio, in the
fall of 1865. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Archer, the oldest and youngest
dying in infancy. His wife and eight children still survive: A. C. of Zanesville,
Ohio; U. W. of Somerset; E. P. of Lewisville; A. J. of Youngstown, and
Thomas of Columbus; Mrs. Thurman Smith of Caldwell; Rosa McEntee
and Lucy Danford of the home. Mr. Archer is also survived by one brother,
J. W. Archer of the home place and one sister, Mrs. Michael Crum of near
East Union. Mr. Archer was honored and respected by all who knew him. He was a
devout member of the Catholic church. His has been a long and useful life
and he has left to his sons and daughters no legacy more valuable than
the example he set before them. May they always remember this in their
different walks of life and may this be a guiding star to steer them in the
path of righteousness. The funeral was held at St. Sylvester’s Catholich church at Woodsfield,
Ohio, and he was laid to rest in the cemetery at that place, followed by a
large concourse of relatives and friends among which was the local G. A.
R. Post carrying the flag and flowers. May he rest in peace.-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Researcher Dolores Snider, citing church records at Fulda, Ohio, lists a second marriage for Sebastian Archer. His obituary mentions only one wife. However, the 1920 census states that Ellen Archer's parents were German. Previous census records indicate that her parents were Irish. This suggests that Sebastian may, indeed, have had two different wives, both named Ellen.
Eight of Ellen McGovern Archer's ten children were still living in 1900. Ellen was born in Ohio; both of her parents were born in Ireland.
Lucy Archer was not listed in her parents household at the time of the 1900 census. She may have died prior to that time. Sebastian Archer's obituary states that his oldest and youngest children died in infancy.
In 1870, 19 year old Leonard Gerst lived and worked on the farm of his older brother, John Gerst, in Enoch Twp., Noble Co., Ohio.
In 1880, 29 year old Leonard Gearst and his wife "Malissa" (2) lived in Stock Twp., Noble County, Ohio with their two young children Margaret (4) and Albert (1).
By 1900, 49 year old farmer Leonard Gerst had purchased a farm in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio where he lived with his 41 year old wife Elizabeth, and eight children: Mary (24), Ferdinand (18), Cathreine (16), Phelix (14), Allie (11), Sylvia (7), Nora (4), and Adaline (2). Leonard was born in Ohio to German-born parents. He spoke English, but could not read or write.
In 1930, Leonard (78) and Elizabeth (72) Gerst owned a farm in Enoch Twp. where they lived with their unmarried children Sylvia (30) and Andrew (28), and grandchildren Aloysius (10) and Mary (8) Gerst. (The grandchildren's parents were Felix Gerst and Emma Schott Gerst. Felix Gerst was remarried and living in Oklahoma in 1930. The children's mother was a patient in the Athens State Hospital.)
Also living in the Gerst home in 1930 were newlyweds Albert (24) and Amelia (22) Fogle. Amelia Nau Fogle and Elizabeth Fisher Gerst were first cousins once removed. Adjacent farms in the census belonged to Leonard's son Ferdinand and Andy Estadt. Andy Estadt's widow (Elizabeth Hupp Estadt) was the first cousin of Elizabeth Fisher Gerst.
Leonard Gerst's obituary appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on Nov. 9, 1936
LEONARD GERST SERVICES ARE TODAY
CALDWELL, O., Nov. 7. -- Leonard Gerst, 85, lifelong
resident of Noble county, died after a lingering illness,
aggravated by pneumonia, at his home six miles from
Caldwell Friday.
The aged farmer was the son of John and Catherine
Gerst, early settlers of Noble county. He is survived by
three sons, Felix, Ferdinand, and Andrew, all of the
Middleburg community, and four daughters, Mrs.
Katherine Hohman, Fulda; Mrs. Margaret Heil, Rado;
Mrs. Adelaide Pornes, Marietta; and Miss Sylvia Gerst,
of the home.
Services will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock at
the St. Mary's Catholic church at Fulda, and will be con-
ducted by the Rev. Father J. B. Mattes. Brubach funeral
home of Summerfield is in charge, and burial will be at
Fulda.-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
From death certificate:
Name: Leonard Gerst
Age: 85 years 7 months
Occupation: Farmer
Birth: 05 Apr 1851, Noble Co, Ohio
Marital status: Widowed
Spouse: (blank0
Father: John Gerst, unknown
Mother: Katherine Hillm unknown
Informant: Andrew Gerst, Caldwell Ohio [son]
In the 1880 census, Leornard Gerst's wife is named "Malissa." Since the words "Elizabeth" and "Malissa" contain the sound "lissa" this was probably a misunderstanding by the census taker.
The 1900 census states that Elizabeth (Fisher) Gerst gave birth to eight children, all of whom were living at the time of the census. This conflicts with church records (Snider) which show that two of her children died prior to 1900: Albert died at age 2 in 1882, and Emma died in infancy in 1891.
Elizabeth Fisher Gerst was born in Ohio, as was her mother. Her father was born in Germany. Elizabeth spoke English, but could not read or write.
The seems to be some text missing in the first sentence of Elizabeth Fisher Gerst's obituary, which appeared in The Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on April 27, 1936
DIES SUDDENLY
Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher Kerst (sic), 77, who passed away
suddenly at the family home near Middleburg Saturday
morning, was held Monday morning from St. Mary's catholic
church. Rev. Fr. J. B. Mattes read the requiem high mass
and burial was made in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Gerst was stricken with a heart attack Friday, but
had been recovering rapidly until her sudden death, Sat-
urday. The deceased was the daughter of Frank and
Margaret Fisher and was born at Fulda. She lived her
entire life in Noble county and was a faithful member
of the St. Mary's Catholic church at Fulda.
Surviving are her husband Leonard Gerst; three sons
and four daughters, Ferdinand, Felix and Andrew, all of
near Middleburg; Miss Sylvia of the home, Mrs. Adelaide
Tornes, Marietta, Mrs. Margaret Heil, Rado, and Mrs.
Katherine Hohman, Fulda; two brothers, Joe Fisher and
John Fisher of Fulda and one sister, Mrs. Mary Shafer,
Ashton.
Sources conflict on date of birth:
22 Jan 1889 -- Snider
Jan 1889 -- 1900 census
1886 -- death certificateThe child of Leonard and Elizabeth Gerst born in Jan 1889 is identified as a girl named Allie in the 1900 census. Allie attended school for seven months that year. Allie's death certificate identifies him as a male.
From death certificate:
Name: Alley Girst
Age: 24 years
Occupation: Blacksmith
Birth: 1886, Ohio
Marital status: Single
Father: Lenoard Girst, Ohio
Mother: Unknown
Informant: Leonard Gerst, Caldwell, O.Although the informant for Alley's death certificate informant was his father, Leonard Gerst, Alley's date of birth was not known with any certainty, and the name and birthplace of his mother were unknown.
Sylvia Gerst never married. In 1900, seven year old Sylvia lived with her parents and siblings on the family's farm in Enoch Twp., Noble Co., Ohio at the time of the 1900 census. She attended school for one month that year.
In 1930, Sylvia Gerst lived with her parents.
Sylvia Gerst's obituary appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on January 4, 1972.
Miss Sylvia Gerst, 77, of 1966 Normandy drive died at 4:50
p.m. Monday at Shields Nursing Home.
She was born in Enoch Township in Noble County, a daughter
of Leonard and Elizabeth Fisher Gerst.
Surviving are two brothers, Andrew and Ferdinand, both of
Caldwell; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and
three sisters are deceased.
Friends may call at Estadt Funeral Home in Caldwell begin-
ning this evening. the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fulda at
10 a.m. Thursday with Rev. Fr. Walter Heinz officiating. Burial will
be in the church cemetery.
According to the census, four year old Nora Gerst lived with her parents and siblings on June 1, 1900.
According to his father's obituary, Joseph lived in South Dakota in 1944.
The following note appeared in The Zanesville Signal (pg 8) on 28 Nov 1938:
Joseph Hohman, of the Fulda community, received treatment at the Thompson
hospital Saturday evening for burns on his face and neck, sustained when a large
kettle of hot water upset while the family was butchering.The Hohman family attended the Crum family annual reunion held on 30 Aug 1959 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Crum near East Union, Noble County, Ohio. See notes of Elijah Crum for details.
Joe and Mary Rose raised their family on the farm adjacent to St. Mary's Church in Fulda, orginally known as the Brahler farm.
Mary Rose Crum graduated from Good Samaritan School of Nursing in 1942. She was living in Fulda, Noble Co., OH in Jun 2001 and Sep 2004.
Obituary from the Zanesville Times Recorder, 25 Feb 1971:
MAN KILLED IN VIETNAM
Services for Pfc. Daniel L. Hohman, 20, of Caldwell Route 4,
a 1968 graduate of Caldwell High School, who reported killed in
action Feb. 20 in the line of duty in Vietnam. Details were not
immediately available.
Pfc. Hohman entered service last April 29 and was send to
Vietnam last Sept. 29 from California.
Born in Caldwell Nov. 29, 1950, he was son of Joseph and
Mary Rose Crum Hohman.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church at Fulda.
Surviving in addition to his parents are four brothers, Neal
and Edward Hohman of Columbus, and James and David
Hohman of the home; four sisters, Miss Barbara Hohman of
Columbus, twin sisters, Margaret and Marcella Hohman who
are in nurses training at Good Samaritan Medical Center, and
Rose Ann Hohman of the home; and his grandparents , Mr.
and Mrs. Elijah Crum of Caldwell. Arrangements will be in
charge of Estadt Funeral Home in Caldwell.
Another obituary (exact date and source unknown):Services for Pfc. Daniel J. Hohman, 20, of Caldwell Route 4, who was
killed in action in Vietnam Feb. 20 [1971] will be held Tuesday in St. Stephen's
Catholic Church in Caldwell.
Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Walter Heinz, Fr. J. J. Donaldson, Fr. Lawrence
Luciana, Msgr. Robert Brown and Msgr. Linus Drury, Fr. Joseph Finan, Fr.
Rudolph Wargo, Fr. J. Edward Maloney and Fr. Herman Crock. Absolution will
be given by Most Rev. Bishop John King Mussio D.D.J.C.D. Burial will be in
St. Mary’s Church Cemetery in Fulda.
Friends may call at Estadt Funeral Home in Caldwell where the Rosary will be
recited at 8 p.m. today.
Pfc. Hohman was employed at Western Electric in Columbus until entering
service April 29, 1970. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fulda
which is presently being remodeled.
Survivors include his parents, Joseph and Mary Rose Crum Hohman of
Caldwell Route 4; three brothers, Neal and Edward, both of Columbus, David of
the home; four sisters, Barbara and Rose Ann of the home, Margaret and Marcella,
twin sisters in nursing training at Good Samaritan Medical Center, and grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Crum of Caldwell.
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02/20/1971, Daniel John Hohman, CPL, D 1/46DANIEL JOHN HOHMAN was born on November 29, 1950 and joined the Armed Forces
while in CALDWELL, OH.
He served as a 11B10 in the Army, and attained the rank of CPL/E3.
He began a tour of duty on September 29, 1970.
On February 20, 1971, at the age of 20, DANIEL JOHN HOHMAN perished in the
service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tin.From THEVIRTUALWALL.ORG
=================================Daniel Hohman was killed when the NVA used claymore mines in an ambush in
the LZ Mary Ann AO.Alan Johnson
=================================Last name: HOHMAN
First name: DANIEL JOHN
Home of Record (official): CALDWELL
State (official): OH
Date of Birth: Wednesday, November 29, 1950
Sex: Male
Race: Caucasian
Marital Status: Single
--- Military ---
Branch: Army
Rank: CPL
Serial Number: 290525967
Component: Selective Service
Posthumous promotion as indicated
Pay grade: E3
MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): 11B10
Major Organization: 196th LIB
--- Action ---
Start of Tour: Tuesday, September 29, 1970
Date of Casualty: Saturday, February 20, 1971
Age at time of loss: 20
Casualty type: (A1) Hostile, died
Reason: Other explosive device (Ground casualty)
Country: South VietNam
Province: Quang Tin
The Wall: Panel 05W - Row 124From The Wall on the Web:
By Alan Johnson on Friday, May 18, 2001
Andrew and Francis Hohman are twins.
Francis Hohman's obituary appeared in The Canton Repository:
Francis N. Hohman, age 74, of 214 Louisville, was pronounced dead on
arrival Thursday [9 May 1985] at Timken Mercy Medical Center following a
sudden illness. Born in Fulda, OH March 3, 1911, he lived in the Louisville area
for 50 years. He retired from the Penn Central Railroad in 1975, where he worked
for 39 years. Member of St. Louis Catholic Church. Survived by his wife, Eva
(Saunier) of the home; one son, Paul of Massillon; one grandson; one brother,
Joseph Hohman of Caldwell, OH; four sisters, Mrs. Clara Smithberger of
Reynoldsburg, OH, Mrs. Rose O'Brien of California, Sr. M. Cordea Hohman of
Jaukauna, WI, and Sr. Benita Marie of Manitowoc, WI. Preceded in death by a
grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in St.
Louis Church with burial in the church cemetery. Calling hours Sunday 7-9 p.m.
at the Paquelet Funeral Home.
Obituary (Canton Repository, 10 Jun 2002)
Eva M. Hohman
Eva M. Hohman, age 90, of Louisville, loving mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2002 in St. Joseph Care
Center following an extended illness. Eva was born September 28, 1911 in
Harrisburg, the daughter of Francis and Julia (Frank) Saunier. Eva was a member
of St. Louis Catholic Church in Louisville. Eva leaves behind a son and daughter
-in-law, Paul and Maureen Hohman of Massillon, two brothers, Lawrence and
Albert Saunier; a grandson, Kevin Scott Hohman and his wife, Tracy, of Louisville,
and a great-grandson, Robert Thomas Hohman.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis N. Hohman, who passed away
May 9, 1985, a sister, Gertrude Smith, a brother, Clarence Saunier, and a grandson,
Robert Paul Hohman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at
10 a.m. in St. Louis Catholic Church with Msgr. Ken Miller officiating. Burial
will be in the Parish cemetery. Friends may call Monday 6-8 p.m. at the Paquelet-
Falk Funeral Home in Louisville.
In 1900, 22 year old Mike Shott lived and worked on his parents' farm in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio. Later he lived in North Braddock, Allegheny Co., PA on Baker Hill near the stone quarry.
In 1910, Michael Schott (32) lived with his wife Mary V. (32) in a home they owned at 12 Highland St., North Braddock (3rd Ward), Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Living with them were their children William G. (6), Marcella (4), and Ralph (2). Only William attended school. Also living with the family was Mary's sister Mary B. Singer (22). Michael, his wife Mary, and his sister-in-law, Mary B. were born in Ohio as were their parents; the children were born in Pennsylvania. Michael worked as a driven on a butter wagon.
On Sept 12, 1918, 40 year Michael Schott, dob Mar 2, 1878, registered for the military draft. According to his draft registration card, he was tall, slender with blue eyes and brown hair. His wife's name is given as Mary A. Schott and his home address is given as 1017 Hyland Street, North Braddock, Pa. According to the registration card Michael worked as a machine hand (?) for Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh, Pa.
In 1920, Michael Schott (41) lived with his wife Veronica. (31) in a home they owned at 12 Highland Avenue, North Braddock (Precinct 1), Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Living with them were their children William (16), Marcella J. (14), and Ralph R. (12). Michael and Veronica, as well as their parents were born in Ohio; the children were born in Pennsylvania. Michael worked as a laborer in a hotel.
In 1930, 52 year old Michael Schott lived with his wife Mary V. (52) in a home worth $8000 that they owned at 112 Camp Avenue, Braddock (4th Ward), Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Living with them were their children William G. (26) and Marcella J. (24). Michael and Veronica, as well as their parents were born in Ohio; their children were born in Pennsylvania. Michael worked as a salesman selling wholesale meat, William worked as an auditor in the Public Auditor's Office; and Marcella worked as a Comptometer Operator in electric manufacturing. The family did not own a radio.
In 1942, Michael Schott (64) of 112 Corey Ave., Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania registered for the military draft. According to his draft registration card, he was born in Caldwell, Ohio on March 2, 1878. He listed Mary V. Schott of the same address as the person who would always know his address. He was employed by M. J. Higgins, 705 4th St., North Braddock, Pennsylvania. His physical description is given as height: 5' 5 1/2"; weight: 155#; eyes: blue; hair: grray; complexion: light.
In the 1880 census, the census taker may have had difficulty understanding the Singers' German accents. He spelled Veronica's name phonetically: "Fronega."
Ralph Schott did not live with the family at the time of the 1930 census. He was ordained a priest on June 15, 1935.
The following article appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on July 29, 1936 REV. FR. SCHOTT NOW MISSIONARY TO PUERTO RICO CALDWELL, O., July 28 -- Rev. Fr. Ronald R. Schott, native of Noble county, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schott of Fulda, who was ordained into the priesthood a year ago in Washington, D. C. and who has been located in Pittsburgh the past year, has sailed for Puerto Rico, where he will be engaged in missionary work. Rev. Schott is a relative of Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Schott of East street. Caldwell.
In 1930, Ollis (46) and Ragenia (36) lived on a farm in Jefferson Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his widowed father George Singer (82). There were no children in the household. Adjacent farms belonged to John Ritterbeck and James Lamp.
Name on death certificate: Ollis Singer
Regina Arnold Singer's obituary appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on December 23, 1973.
CALDWELL -- Mrs. Regina Singer, 80, of Caldwell died at 7:25 p.m. Friday at the Mark Rest Center at McConnelsville after a short illness.
Mrs. Singer was born April 16, 1893 in Noble County a daughter of Henry and Gertrude Gast Arnold and was married to the late Ollie Singer. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church at Fulda.
Surviving is a brother, Bede Arnold of Caldwell. A sister and five brothers preceded her in death.
The body was taken to the McVay funeral Home here friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today.
Funeral mass will be sung at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's church with Rev. Walter Heinz officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In June 1880, 27 year old farmer John Schott lived in Enoch Twp., Noble Co., Ohio with his wife Hannah (24) and children Michael (2) and John Alx. (7 mos.). Also living in the household was one year old John Alex Crock. A note next to his name states that this is the "son of Jacob Crock, No. 42 on this page." Jacob Crock (24), who lived next door with his unmarried sister Barbara (22), became a widower only two months earlier when his wife Ottillia Schoeppner died. The other adjacent farm in the census belonged to W. Francis Ebbert (Franz Ebert).
In 1900, 46 year old farmer John Shott lived on a farm that he owned in Enoch Twp.with his 44 year old wife Hanna and children Mike (22), Clara (17), Olivia (15), Nora (10) and Willie (7). John was born in Ohio to German born parents.
At the time of the 1910 census, the household contained 56 year old John Shott, his 53 year old wife Hannah, and their youngest son William (17).
In 1920, 66 year old stock buyer, John P. Schott, lived with his son and daughter-in-law, William (27) and Louvina E. (25) and their children Howard (4 yrs 8 mos) and Herman Leo ( 1 yr 2 mos) on a farm William owned in Enoch Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. All members of the household were born in Ohio. John's parents were born in Germany. Living next door was the widow and two sons of John's first cousin Peter Schott, Margaret, Ernest and Clarence Schott.
In 1930, widower John Schott lived with his son and daughter-in-law Bill B. (37) and Louvina (36) Schott on a farm bill owned (value $1200) in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio. Living in the household were bill and Louvina's children Howard (14), Herman (11), Wilma (9), James (7), Louella (4 yrs 7 mos), and Retta (1 yr 1 mo). The oldest four children attended school. All members of the household were born in Ohio. John's parents were born in Germany. Adjacent households in the census belonged to Bill's second cousin, William Schockling and Bill's first cousin once removed, Louis Schott.
John Schott's obituary appeared in The Zanesville (OH) signal newspaper on September 3, 1942. JOHN SCHOTT DIES John Schott, 89, well known retired farmer and stock dealer,
died suddenly shortly before noon Wednesday at his home 10
miles east of here following a heart attack. He was the second of four brothers to die with 10 days. A
brother, Jacob Schott, of near Fulda died 10 days ago. Mr. Schott was a lifelong resident of Noble county. Surviving are two brothers, Casper and N. F. Schott, both of
Caldwell; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Noll, of Braddock, Pa. and
Mrs. Nora Miller, of the home, and three sons, Michael, of near
Fulda; Alex, of Athens, Utah, and W. B. Schott, of the home. The body was removed to the Brubach funeral home at Sum-
merfield.
Hannah was born in Ohio to German born parents. She spoke English, but could not read or write. According to the census, six of Hannah Shott's seven children were still living in 1900. However, "A History of the Smithberger Family in America" states that she had eight children. The children who did not survive were Anna (1881-1883) and Celia (born and died in 1887).
According to her death certificate, Hannah M. Schott was born on May 3, 1856 in Ohio to German born parents John Smithberger and Hannah Fout. At the time of her death on June 3, 1914 she was married and lived in Enoch Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. Tne cause of death is given as "Cancer of liver." She was buried in Fulda, Ohio on June 6, 1914.
From the Caldwell Citizen Press 16 Dec 1880:
On the sick list... Henry, son of John B. Arnold, of diptheria, he [is] improving.From the 1900 census: 36 year old Henry Arnold lived on a farm that he owned in Jefferson Twp., Noble County Ohio with his 33 year old wife Gertrude and their five children, Joseph (12), Felix 10(), Rachel (7), Beda (2), and Albert (11 mos). Gertrude's mother, 60 year old Katherine Gass, also lived with them. Henry was born in Ohio; his father in Germany and his mother in (West) Virginia. Henry, his wife, and his older children could all read and write English. Gertrude's mother did not speak English.
At the time of the 1910 census, 46 year old Henry Arnold lived in Noble County, Ohio with his 43 year old wife Gertrude, and their four surviving children.
Obituary from the Zanesville Times Recorder, pg 14, 12 Mar 1953:
HENRY C. ARNOLD SERVICES TODAY
Funeral services for Henry C. Arnold, 89, retired
Noble county farmer, will be held at 9:30 o’clock this morning
at the St. Mary’s Catholic church at Fulda.
Mr. Arnold died Monday afternoon. The body is
at the Estadt Funeral Home in Caldwell.
From the 1900 census: 33 year old Gertrude Gass Arnold had given birth to five children, all of whom were still living.
From death certificate:
Name: Gertrude Arnold
Residence:
Age: 70 years 6 months 25 days
Occupation: Housewife
Birth: 27 Aug 1866
Marital status: Married
Spouse: Henry Arnold
Father: Henry Gast, Germany
Mother: Catherine Eppert, Germany
Informant: Ollis Singer, Caldwell O. Rt 4 [son-in-law]
Veronica is not listed with her parents and siblings in the 1910 census. She would have been nine years old at the time.
Records conflict on date of birth:
19 Mar 1893 -- Snider
Mar 1894 -- 1900 census
29 Mar 1984 -- World War I draft registrationIn 1915, 21 year old, unmarried farmer, Urban Miller lived in Mechanicsville, Fremont Twp., Cedar Co., Iowa. According to his census card, he was born in Ohio, was Catholic, completed 8th grade and earned $800 farming in 1914. According to his census card, he had lived in Iowa for 20 of his 21 years. [This is apparently incorrect since he was living with his parents George and Elizabeth Miller in Elk Twp. Ohio when the 1910 US Census was taken. It is possible that he came to Iowa when he was 20 years old.]
On June 5, 1917, 23 year old unmarried farmer Urban Miller of Mechanicsville, Iowa registered for the military draft. According to his draft registration card, he was born on March 29, 1894 in Harrietsville, Ohio. He was employed by J. E. Fry of Mechanicsville. His physical description is given as medium height and build, brown eyes and black hair.
In 1925, 30 year old Urban C. Miller lived with his wife, Verda B. (21) and their 21 month old son, Fancis D. in a home they rented in Pioneer Twp., Cedar Co., Iowa. Urban and Verda both completed the 8th grade and could read and write. Urban was born in Ohio and Verda and Francis in Iowa. They were married in Mechanicsville, Iowa. Urban's parents,George J. Miller and Elizabeth Schott, were born in Ohio and married in Fulda, Ohio. Verda's parents, Richard S. Russell and Dora Grinns, were both born in Pennsylvania and married in Amana, Iowa.
In 1930, 35 year old farmer Urban C. Miller lived with his wife Verda B. (28) on a farm they owned in Greenfield Twp., Jones Co., Iowa. Living with them were their children Francis D. (5), Richard G. (4 yrs 1 mo), and Thelma M. (3 yrs 1 mo). Also living with them and listed as a servant was Nora Simmons a 66 year old widow. Urban and his parents were born in Ohio; Verda and the children in Iowa. Verda's father was born in Pennsylvania and her mother in Iowa. The family owned a radio set.
Francis Miller was not mentioned in the 2007 obituary of his sister, Retha Miller Eichhorn.
Richard Miller was not mentioned in the 2007 obituary of his sister, Retha Miller Eichhorn.
Sources conflict on date of birth:
5 Mar 1876 -- Snider, citing church records
5 Sep 1876 -- death certificateIn 1910, Henry Singer (34) and his wife Cora (30) lived at 505 North Cherry in Canton, Ohio with their daughter Evelyn (1). According to the census, the couple had another child who died. The couple had been married five years. Henry worked as a driver for a brewery.