Meigs County Obituaries
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JACKSON, John/JACKSON, Rebecca; January 8, 1873 JOHNSON, Clarinda; March 27, 1872 JOHNSON, Mahala McFarland; September 20, 1861 JOHNSON, William; May 3, 1876 JOHNSTON, William; May 12, 1897 JONES, Mrs. L. B.; Wednesday, March 5, 1890 JOYCE, Samuel; February 13, 1868 KAUTZ, Emma J.; June 9, 1897 KINGREE, Mrs. Francis; February 14, 1854 KINGSBURY, A. G.; June 9, 1897 KNIGHT, Dr.; June 9, 1897 KOESTER, Katherine; March 31, 1897 KUNNATZ, Jacobina Katherine; Feburary 24, 1897 LARKIN, Susanna; August 21, 1860 LEE, Martin; February 8, 1888 LEWIS; June 19, 1851 LEWIS, David C.; Wednesday, November 21, 1888 LLOYD, William; November 7, 1867 LONG, John; May 12, 1897 MARK, James E.; April 19,1876 MARTIN, Lois; November 7, 1883 MAUCK, Daniel; August 18, 1897 MCCASKY, Elizabeth; February 5, 1873 McCUMBER, Hiram; October 11, 1906 McDANIEL, Fannie; Wednesday, March 19, 1890 McELROY, Samuel; September 13, 1871 MCKINLEY, Oliv[]; Wednesday, March 5, 1890 MERRAL, Mr. Wilk.; July 19, 1882 MIDDLESWART, Franklin; April 24, 1860 MORDHORST, Henry; March 15, 1899 MURRAY; Wednesday, August 28, 1889 MUSSER; Wednesday, February 20, 1889 NEASE, Johnnie Everett; July 12, 1871 NELSON, Eli; May 2, 1883 NELSON, John; April 5, 1871 NYE, Rhoda; February 20, 1868 OHLINGER, Stephen; August 18, 1897 PARKER, Mrs. Ellsworth; March 15, 1899 PARKER, George L.; October 12, 1870 PARKER, John; September 26, 1867 PARKS, John; June 9, 1897 PARTLOW, Mary; Feburary 24, 1897 PEEPLES, Mrs. William; March 15, 1899 PFIRRMAN, Mrs.; July 28, 1897 PHELPS, Con.; November 7, 1883 PICKENS, Thomas; July 19, 1882 PILCHARD, John; July 12, 1871 PLANTS, Mary Catherine; May 1, 1851 PRICE; Wednesday, October 8, 1890 PRICE, William; April 28, 1897 PULLINS, James; January 17, 1867 RAPPOLD, Anthony; February 19, 1879 RAPPOLD, Magdalena; January 5, 1881 RAPPOLD, Peter; January 6, 1897 RASP, John; November 28, 1867 REIBEL, Maggie; October 9, 1889 REIBER, Wendell; April 28, 1897 RHODES, Mrs. B. F.; August 8, 1883 RICE, Capt. James H.; December 20, 1871 RICKARD, Elda; March 15, 1899 ROBERTS, Thomas F.; July 12, 1871 ROMINE, Elias; April 12, 1876 ROUSH Children; January 6, 1897 RUSSELL, John; January 6, 1897 RUSSELL, Glenn; November 18, 1908
JACKSON, John/JACKSON, Rebecca - Meigs County Telegraph, January 8, 1873 JACKSON March 14, 1864 (sic) in Huntington Township, Gallia Co., Ohio of chronic diarrhea, contracted while driving a government team, Mr. John JACKSON in the 53 year of his age. At the same place, December 19, 1872 (sic) of heart disease, Rebecca, wife of John Jackson, in the 58th year of her age. Transcribed by Connie Schumaker JOHNSON, Clarinda - Meigs County Telegraph, March 27, 1872 MRS. CLARINDA JOHNSON, relect (sic) of Abraham Johnson, formerly of Johnson's Ford, Meigs County, died near Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois, on the 22d of February, 1872. She was married on the 9th of August, 1817, and was a resident of Meigs County sixty-five years. One who knew her well says she was a true Christian woman the greater part of her life. Her husband, who has been dead some years, was one of the tax payers of 1819. He was a most estimable citizen. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley JOHNSON, Mahala McFarland - Meigs County Telegraph, September 20, 1861 In Rutland, Aug. 24th, 1861, of Consumption, Mrs. MAHALA M. JOHNSON, wife of Mr. Charles Johnson, in the twenty-seventh year of her age. Mahala McFarland was born in Salem, Dec. 27th, 1834. From the time of her marriage with Mr. Johnson she resided in Rutland. A few years since, she became obedient to the faith of the Gospel and united with the Christian Church. Thus, Godliness combined with her natural amiable and brilliant qualities enabled her, in eminent degree, to perform her duties of wife, mother, church member, and the various relations of life.-- Her last illness was of a lingering and trying nature, which she bore with that fortitude which "Christ formed within" alone can inspire. When it became evident that her days were about summed up, a holy calmness settled upon her placid countenance, while she expressed her entire resignation to the Divine Will, but always with an anxious look to her little family. Thus has passed away a lovely young Christian mother, leaving as more immediate mourners, three little children and a most devoted and faithful husband, and breaking up one of the happiest families in this vicinity. W.P. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley JOHNSON, William - Meigs Co. Republican, May 3, 1876 DIED JOHNSON -- At this residence, in Pomeroy, Ohio, Saturday afternoon, April 29th, 1876, Mr. Wm. Johnson, 66 years of age. Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker JOHNSTON, William - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, May 12, 1897 The venerable engineer, Wm. Johnston, father of Capt. Johnston of the engineering firm of Crawley & Johnston and of chief Engineer George Johnston of the fast flyer Virginia, has also stood his last watch, rang his last bell and closed the throttle forever on his sphere. He died in Newport Thursday. JONES, Mrs. L. B. - The Meigs County Republican, Wednesday, March 5, 1890 Harrisonville Items On the 20th of December, Mrs. L. B. JONES died, leaving a husband all alone, three children, all of whom are gone, and aged mother, two sisters, and one brother, (Rev. E. P. BROOKS) to mourn. But they mourn not as those who have no hope. She left an evidence with us that she is at rest. [other deaths] All the four deaths were from typhoid fever. Transcribed by Shari (Little) Creech JOYCE, Samuel - Meigs County Telegraph, February 13, 1868 SAMUEL JOYCE, a colored fireman on the Condor, fell overboard a short distance below Greenupsburg, Ky., during the last trip of the boat and drowned. His body was found a day or two afterward, and buried on the Kentucky shore, the rebel authorities refusing to do an inquest... His home was in Middleport. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley KAUTZ, Emma J. - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, June 9, 1897 MRS. EMMA J. KAUTZ, wife of Adolph A. Kautz, died suddenly at their residence in the first Ward, Sunday afternoon, a short time after her baby was born. Deceased was 40 years of age. She was married to Mr. Kautz January 12, 1887, and leaves a husband and four children, including the baby. The maiden name of deceased was Emma J. Donaldson. The funeral took place at 2:30 yesterday afternoon. Burial at Beech Grove cemetery. KINGREE, Mrs. Francis - Meigs County Telegraph, February 14, 1854 DIED In Letart township, on the 7th inst. Mrs. Francis KINGREE, aged 66 years. KINGSBURY, A. G. - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, June 9, 1897 A postal card has reached here from Ponca, Nebraska, announcing the death of A. G. Kingsbury, brother of Mrs. W. F. Robinson, formerly of this county. He was ill about three months from gall stones and liver trouble. He submitted to an operation in Sioux City, May 3, and died May 7. He was buried by the Grand Army and Odd Fellows. He leaves a wife and one child. KNIGHT, Dr. - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, June 9, 1897 DR. KNIGHT'S BELIEF In our notice of Dr. Knight's death last week we stated that he believed that death ends all, which accounted somewhat for the style of funeral he requested. We have since been informed that such was not a fact. We are told that he hoped as ardently as any of us for immortality and on the afternoon of the day before he died he was not afraid of death and that he could trust himself with God. We are sorry that such an assertion should have been made, but published it on what we considered good authority, and knowing that there are many people in the world with such a belief it went in unquestioned. KOESTER, Katherine - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, March 31, 1897 Mrs. Katherine Koester, widow of the late John Koester, formerly of Sutton township, died Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. August G. Bartels, at Cluff, Hamilton County. She was about 70 years of age and had been an invalid for many years. Her husband died two years ago at an advance age. Deceased leaves six living children, viz: Rev. Samuel Koester and G. H. Koester, of Wauseon, O., Wm. Koester, Mrs. Geo. Reiniger and Mrs. A. G. Bartels, of Cincinnati, and Mrs. Chas. A Hartley, of this city. Four children are dead. The Koester children, of this city, are grandchildren of the deceased. Mrs. F. Quebe, of Cincinnati, is the only surviving sister of the deceased out of the large family. The funeral takes place at Cluff today. Mrs. Hartley left on the Bonanza yesterday morning to attend the funeral. She was accompanied by Mrs. Christena Koester, a daughter-in-law of the deceased. KUNNATZ, Jacobina Katherine - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, Feburary 24, 1897 MRS. JACOBINA KATHERINE KUNNATZ, mentioned last week as being dangerously ill at her home on Monkey Run, died February 19, aged a few days less than 93 years. Deceased was born in Neulusheim, Baden, Germany, February 28, 1804, and has been a resident of Pomeroy for the past 46 years. Her husband, George Henry Kunnatz, died in 1834. Deceased leaves but one living daughter, Mrs. Margaret Schilling, of this city. She leaves seven living grandchildren, among whom are Geo. Schilling, of Chicago, John Schilling, of Logansport, Indiana, and Mrs. F. W. Steinbauer and Miss Katie Schilling, of this city. There are 22 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. The funeral took place at St. John's Church in the Second Ward Sunday afternoon, Rev. Weisswasser officiating. LARKIN, Susanna - Meigs County Telegraph, August 21, 1860 In Rutland, O., on Tuesday, August 14th, 1860, Mrs. SUSANNA LARKIN, in the 90th year of her age. She was born in Nova Scotia, March 19th, 1771 -- was principally raised in Massachusetts, but went to Rutland, Vermont, while a young woman, and was there married to Abel Larkin, where they lived till they moved to Leading Creek, in Ohio, where they arrived in June, 1804, and on the farm where she died in March, 1808. In February, 1830, Mr. Larkin died leaving her a widow for more than 30 years. She embraced religion and was immersed in the year 1805, and attached herself to the first Free-will Baptist Church that was ever organized in this place, and was a member of that denomination at the time of her death. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley LEE, Martin - unknown Meigs Co. newspaper, February 8, 1888 Martin Lee, a very old man, was laid away in the Burlingham cemetery last week. He moved into Bedford forty one years ago, and put up a log cabin in the woods and moved into it on the lands now owned by Lester Frost. He was an intelligent hard working man and soon had a comfortable home paid for. Transcribed by Kay Williams LEWIS - Meigs County Telegraph, June 19, 1851 DROWNED on Tuesday last, a little boy about 8 years old, son of Mr. David LEWIS, near the mouth of Kerr's run while playing about the waters edge was drawn into the current of the river and drowned before assistance could reach him. Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker LEWIS, David C. - The Meigs County Republican, Wednesday, November 21, 1888 Death in a Mine David C. LEWIS Instantly killed by a fall of slate. This community was shocked on Wednesday morning last by the news which flew from lip to lip that Mr. David C. LEWIS, one of the oldest and best known coal miners in this vicinity, had been crushed to death by a fall of slate in the Diamond Coal Mine, in the upperend of Middleport. An investigation proved that the sad accident was only too true. He went to his work as usual in the early morning, and had been dead perhaps an hour when found. The shock to his family, by whom he was dearly beloved, cannot be described. We knew Mr. LEWIS well, having lived in his immediate vicinity several years, and a better neighbor we never knew; a more quiet , conscientious, orderly, industrious citizen never lived in Middleport. There was "no deviation or shadow of turning" from what he deemed was right in all the years that we knew him. Mr. LEWIS might be properly classed among the pioneers in mining in this vicinity. He was among the few who drove what is now the Diamond Mine in the year 1852. Coal mining in this locality was then in its infancy. The Diamond at that time was the property of the late Hon. V. B. HORTON, and in charge of the late John SAULSBURY, and during different intervals since that time, perhaps twenty years of Mr. LEWIS'S work was done in that mine-and the greater part of it was exclusively in the employ of the Pomeroy Coal Company. Mr. LEWIS was born on a farm and raised there until early manhood-his father being a farmer at that time on a farm called Dinas Fach (or in English Little City.) Cardigan Shire, in South Wales. He was born in August, 1822, and was 66 years and three months old at the time of his death. He was married to Miss Anna JONES in 1846, and emigrated to the United States in 1840. He came to Middleport-then Sheffield-in 1852. During that year his wife and one child were buried, leaving him in a strange land, and unfortunately, a stranger, with two children. In 1853, Mr. LEWIS married Miss Rachel DAVIS. To this union there was one son born-now Mr. Thomas C. LEWIS, of Jackson, Ohio. In July, 1872, his only daughter, Mary, died. The surviving members of his family now are his widow and two sons, Evan and Thomas, who are now in business at Jackson. Mr. LEWIS possessed many traits of character that were worthy of emulation. He was favorably known among his native people during these long years-particularly in the Congregational Church at Pomeroy, which he connected himself with in the year 1852. He lived throughout those years a consistent Christian, respected by all who knew him-frugal and industrious in all his habits, and always encouraging the same by precept and example. But he was cut down suddenly and unexpectedly. He was followed to his long home by a host of friends. The funeral services were held in the Wesleyan Methodist Church, the Rev. Mr. DICK preaching an appropriate sermon from Luke 12: 37 and 38. The discourse was very impressive throughout, and listened to attentively. Transcribed by Shari (Little) Creech LLOYD, William - Meigs County Telegraph, November 7, 1867 A young man named William LLOYD, while lifting some slate in the Peacock Coal Mine in this place, on Friday night last, injured himself so seriously internally that he died from the effects of the same on Monday. He was about eighteen years of age. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley LONG, John - Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph, May 12, 1897 John Long, the veteran steamboat clerk, died at Vevay, Indiana Sunday. MARK, James E. - Meigs Co. Republican, April 19,1876 DIED MARK -- In Columbia township, April 12, 1876, of tumor of the stomach, Mr. James E. MARK, aged about 52 years. Mr. MARK was a brother of our William MARK, of Middleport; was a farmer; had lived in Columbia on the old homestead, nearly all his life; he leaves a wife and seven children; he was a lifelong Methodist, and lived a very devoted life. Transcribed by Connie Schumaker MARTIN, Lois - Meigs County Telegraph, November 7, 1883 Died, October 26, in the 40th year of her age, Mrs. Lois MARTIN, after a lingering illness of twelve months. She was the daughter of Dr. G. W. MARTIN, of this place. [Transcribed by Connie Schumaker] MAUCK, Daniel - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, August 18, 1897 Daniel Mauck, the young man who was thrown from a bicycle and seriously injured, at Cheshire several weeks ago, died Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock. He was sixteen years of age and was an unusually bright young man. MCCASKY, Elizabeth - Meigs County Republican, February 5, 1873 DIED January 13, 1873 of dropsy at her home in Salem Township, Miss Elizabeth McCasky aged 69 years 3 months and 8 days. [Transcribed by Connie Schumaker] McCUMBER, Hiram - unknown Pomeroy newspaper, October 11, 1906 Hiram McCumber, aged 87, an old resident of Bedford, died Tuesday of flux and was buried Wednesday in the Carleton Cemetery. The funeral services were held at the church. Transcribed by Kay Williams McDANIEL, Fannie - The Meigs County Republican, Wednesday, March 19, 1890 Died -In Clifton, at the home of her parents, on Tuesday morning, March 4th, 1890, Fannie MCDANIEL, aged 19 years, 3 months, 16 days. She had been slowly yielding to the insidious work of consumption for many months. When it became evident that the end of her youthful lie was approaching, her mind turned to a preparation for the closing house and for a home beyond the river. She sought and found the pearl of great price, and became reconciled to God and his will, saying that she was prepared to die, and expressed a desire for her parents and friends to meet her in Heaven. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. A. J. LYDA, in the M. E. Church on Wednesday afternoon, and she was laid to rest in the new cemetery near Clifton, followed by her family and many friends. L. Transcribed by Shari (Little) Creech McELROY, Samuel - Meigs County Telegraph, September 13, 1871 SAMUEL McELROY died at this residence in Racine, Ohio, Monday, the 11th inst. The deceased was late a private of Company B, 116 O.V.I., in which service he was severely wound (sic) finally dying from the effects of the wounded (sic). He was an upright and christian man, a true soldier, faithful alike in duty to his God and country. Those who knew him best will mourn him most. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley MCKINLEY, Oliv[] - The Meigs County Republican, Wednesday, March 5, 1890 Harrisonville Items EDITOR REPUBLICAN: Our town and vicinity have been visited by disease and death for a few months past. On 12 of December last, Mrs. Oliv[ ] MCKINLEY died, leaving a husband, four small children and many friends to mourn. She was a kind wife and mother. [other deaths] All the four deaths were from typhoid fever. Transcribed by Shari (Little) Creech MERRAL, Mr. Wilk. - Meigs County Telegraph, July 19, 1882 Mrs. Wilk. Merral, who has been very low with consumption for some time, died yesterday about 2 o'clock p.m. Transcribed by Susan Kuhl. MIDDLESWART, Franklin - Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph, April 24, 1860 TERRIBLE ACCIDENT Near his residence, on Monday, 9th April, Franklin Middleswart, while driving his team, the horses became alarmed, and while in the act of running away, Mr. M. was thrown from the wagon, and almost instantly killed. Mr. Middleswart was born in Allegheny County, Pa., in 1810, and while but a boy, moved to Washington County, O., and in 1837 came to Meigs County, where he remained until his death. Mr. Middleswart's employment was that of farming, and as such was a perfect pattern. He was one of those men that had a place for everything, and kept everything in its place. As a neighbor, he was kind and obliging. He leaves a companion, and five children, together with a large circle of friends, to mourn his loss. His companion, though deeply afflicted can say, "The Lord gave, the Lord taketh away; blessed be the name of the Lord." May he rest in peace. S.M.H Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley MORDHORST, Henry - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, March 15, 1899 Henry Mordhorst, a former well-known old German citizen, of this city, who engaged in the pottery business for many years, died in Indianapolis, Indiana, Saturday. His remains were brought to Cincinnati, Monday, and cremated. Mrs. Mordhorst, who resides here, was physically unable to make the trip to Indianapolis. Transcribed by Susan Kuhl. MURRAY - The Meigs County Republican, Wednesday, August 28, 1889 The infant daughter of Charley Murray, aged two weeks, died Thursday, and the remains were buried Friday. Transcribed by Shari (Little) Creech MUSSER - The Meigs County Republican, Wednesday, February 20, 1889 A child of George MUSSER, of Hysell Run, aged about two years, died last Tuesday. It had never been well, and had been a great sufferer all its short life. Transcribed by Shari (Little) Creech NEASE, Johnnie Everett - Meigs County Telegraph, July 12, 1871 July 1, at Syracuse, Meigs County, of flux and head disease, Little Johnnie Everett, only son of Lewis S. and Rachel C. Nease, aged 19 months. Little Johnnie has gone to rest. The Lord giveth and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley NELSON, Eli - unknown Meigs Co. newspaper, May 2, 1883 Eli Nelson died at his residence on the 17th inst. and was buried on the 19th. He leaves five children, three of whom are married. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev Moses Will. Transcribed by Kay Williams NELSON, John - Meigs County Telegraph, April 5, 1871 Mr. JOHN NELSON, a soldier of the war of 1812, died in Salem Township, Meigs County, Ohio, on the 27th ultimo, aged 93 years. He moved to Salem Township in 1821, and resided there until the time of his death. He was a worthy citizen and had the respect of all who knew him. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley NYE, Rhoda - Meigs County Telegraph, February 20, 1868 DIED Feb. 10, in Pomeroy, Mrs. Rhoda NYE, wife of N.R. Nye, aged 56 years 4 months and 5 days. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley OHLINGER, Stephen - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, August 18, 1897 STEPHEN OHLINGER, a well-known old German resident of this city, died, last Friday evening, August 31th, after several months' illness. He was 63 years of age on the 7th of last June. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and came to America in 1851. The first work he did in Pomeroy was to make bricks where the Pomeroy show grounds are now located. About 1852, he went to the Pomeroy Salt Company's works and was employed there until the time of his death, well on toward a half century. Deceased leaves a wife, in very poor health, and eight children, viz: Mrs. Jacob Thress, of Zanesville; Mrs. Otto Schukart, of Cincinnati; Chris. Ohlinger, of Cincinnati; Mrs. Chas. Schukart, of Cincinnati; Val. Ohlinger, a barber of Cincinnati; Mrs. Bickle, of Pomeroy; Lena Ohlinger, of Cincinnati, and Mrs. Sheridan Evans, of Pomeroy. The children were in attendance at the funeral, which was held at the residence, Monday afternoon. The funeral was preached by Rev. Herbet, of Columbus, Rev. Uhle, the regular pastor, having been called away by the death of his sister. PARKER, Mrs. Ellsworth - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, March 15, 1899 Mrs. Ellsworth Parker, died at her home at Minersville at one o'clock, Monday afternoon, aged about 22 years. She had been married to Mr. Parker a little over a year and leaves a husband and a small baby. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church at Minersville at 10 o'clock tommorrow. Transcribed by Susan Kuhl. PARKER, George L. - Meigs County Telegraph, October 12, 1870 Mr. GEORGE L. PARKER, the managing Agent of the Syracuse Coal and Salt Company, in this county, died on Thursday last. His funeral took place on Sunday, and was attended by the largest concourse of people that perhaps ever before gathered for a similar purpose in this county. Several thousand persons were in attendance, among whom were some five or six hundred Odd Fellows. Mr. Parker was universally liked by all who knew him. The public will be glad to know that he had a policy of insurance on his life. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley PARKER, John - Meigs County Telegraph, September 26, 1867 JOHN PARKER, aged about seventeen, residing with his widowed mother, about two miles northwest of Pomeroy, was instantly killed on Sunday last, by the discharge of a gun, in the muzzle of which he was blowing, for the purpose of ascertaining whether it was loaded or not. It is said that he placed his mouth on the muzzle of the piece, at the same time raising the hammer from the nipple with his foot, when his foot slipped, allowing the hammer to descend with sufficient force to explode the cap, which had probably become black from corrosion. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley PARKS, John - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, June 9, 1897 John Parks, aged 19 years, second engineer of the Ida Smith, died at the Marine Hospital at Gallipolis, Friday evening. He was taken to Ravenswood for burial. PARTLOW, Mary - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, Feburary 24, 1897 MRS. MARY PARTLOW, an old lady of the First Ward, died last Friday evening at the age of about 70 years. Deceased leaves four children, viz: James Partlow, of Chester township, Adam Partlow, of Greenfield, Ohio, and Wm. Partlow and Mrs. Isaiah Griffith, of Kerr's Run. The funeral took place Monday afternoon. PEEPLES, Mrs. William - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, March 15, 1899 Mrs. Wm. Peeples, of Thomas Fork, died last Wednesday morning, March 8th, age 84. She was quite an estimable lady, and loved by all who knew her. She leaves an aged husband, three sons and two daughters to mourn her death. Transcribed by Susan Kuhl. PFIRRMAN, Mrs. - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, July 28, 1897 Mrs. Pfirrman, a highly respected German lady, died at her home, Monday morning. She was nearly 76 years old and had been in poor health the past six years. She leaves a husband, two daughters and a son to mourn their loss. The funeral will be held at the Lutheran church, Wednesday afternoon. PHELPS, Con. - Meigs County Telegraph, November 7, 1883 Died, October 30, in the 74th year of his age, after an illness of three days, Mr. Con. PHELPS. His sudden death was caused by a severe attack of ague and typhoid fever. [Transcribed by Connie Schumaker] PICKENS, Thomas - Meigs County Telegraph, July 19, 1882 RACINE Thomas Pickens, an old and respected citizen, died suddenly at his home near Racine July 13, and was buried in Weldon's graveyard July 14. He was followed to the graveyard by a large procession of relatives and friends. Rev. Arbuckle preached the funeral sermon at the house and officiated at the grave. John T. Mayes, formerly of this place, now of Floodwood, Athens County, was here to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Thomas Pickens. Transcribed by Susan Kuhl. PILCHARD, John - Meigs County Telegraph, July 12, 1871 On Wednesday, March 29, Mr. John Pilchard, Sr., at his residence in the neighborhood of East Letart, in Letart Township, aged 63 years, of inflammatory rheumatism. Mr. Pilchard came to this place with his parents in the year 1822. He was a quiet, peaceful, unpretending man, a good neighbor and citizen, respected by all who knew him. By honest industry he accumulated some property, which he left to his now bereaved companion, having died without an heir. Mr. Pilchard was an acceptable member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over 36 years, and when the time of his departure came, he was ready, and now no doubts (sic) rests in peace in heaven. H. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley PLANTS, Mary Catherine - Meigs Co. Telegraph, May 1, 1851 DIED In Rutland on the 25th of April, 1851, at the age of 3 yrs 10m 25d, Mary Catherine, dau. of T.A. and S.A, Plants of Pomeroy, Meigs Co., Ohio. Transcribed by Connie Schumaker PRICE - The Meigs County Republican, Wednesday, October 8, 1890 A small child of Jerry PRICE, of the South side, colored, died the first of last week, and the remains were interred on Union Hill. Transcribed by Shari (Little) Creech PRICE, William - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, April 28, 1897 William Price, of Minersville, who fell into a draw settler at the Coalridge furnace nearly two weeks ago, and was badly scalded from the waist down, died last Friday night. He was a son of Milton Price, of Chester township, and was about 36 years of age. He leaves a wife and three children. The burial took place Saturday afternoon. PULLINS, James - Meigs County Telegraph, January 17, 1867 JAMES PULLINS, of this county, who was in the Meigs County Jail, about six months since on the charge of horse stealing and arson, is reported to have been killed in Virginia, somewhere in the vicinity of Greenbriar County. He was found with a bullet-hole through his brain and his throat cut, in the neighborhood of the place where he was supposed to have stolen a horse on a former occasion. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley RAPPOLD, Anthony - Meigs County Telegraph, February 19, 1879 ANTHONY RAPPOLD, aged 84 years and 4 months, died at his residence in the Third Ward on Friday last, from an epileptic stroke. He was attacked with it in the morning and died in the evening. Mr. Rappold came to Pomeroy direct from Germany in 1843, since which time he has lived in this city. His wife, to whom he was married 63 years ago, survives him, aged 79. He leaves seven living children and over one hundred grand, great-grand, and great, great grand children. He was a member of the Catholic congregation, and a citizen respected by all. The funeral took place on Monday. Transcribed by Cindy Montle RAPPOLD, Magdalena - Meigs County Telegraph, January 5, 1881 Mrs. Magdalena Rappold, mention of whose death was made in last week's Telegraph, was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1800 and consequently was 80 years old lacking four days. She married Anthony Rappold, deceased, when but fifteen, to prevent his serving in the German army, he being a few years older than herself. They emigrated to this country thirty-eight years ago with their nine children, and have resided in this city evere since. Mrs. Rappold had always enjoyed good health up to the time of her late illness, which was of but a few days duration. She was much respected by all who knew her, and leaves seven children and some 140 grand children to mourn her loss. Her remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery on Thursday afternoon last. Transcribed by Cindy Montle RAPPOLD, Peter - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, January 6, 1897 Last Friday evening, January 1, ex-Street Commissioner Peter Rappold died suddenly at his home down near the C. H. V. & T. railway freight depot. He was one of the night watchmen at the time of his death. The day before Christmas he was walking down Front street when a runaway tram ran over him and broke three ribs. He was taken home where he appeared to be getting along fairly well until the collapse came. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure, superinduced, it is thought by Dr. Owen, his attending physician, by the injuries sustained. Mr. Rappold was 72 years of age last June, and was badly injured in the Peacock mine a few years ago. He leaves a wife and several children. The funeral took place from the Catholic [Church] Monday morning. RASP, John - Meigs County Telegraph, November 28, 1867 John RASP, a German miner, was killed in the "Wilson coal bank" on Saturday last, as is supposed by the premature discharge of a blast. No one was present at the time, and it was not known that any accident had befallen him, until the following night, when his wife, becoming alarmed at his unusual long absence, caused a search to be made for him, and he was found dead, with a large lump of coal resting upon his breast. He leaves a wife and seven children. Mr. William KARR, living about one mile back of Middleport, in this county, killed four hogs last week, averaging in weight 462 pounds, dressed. Two children of Mr. L. CHEATHAM, of Middleport, one aged about three years, the other about eight, went to bed one night last week in apparent good health, and died the next morning. A post mortem examination, we hear, was held to ascertain the cause of their death; but what result he have not heard. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley REIBEL, Maggie - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, October 9, 1889 Miss Maggie Reibel, of the Second Ward, died of consumption Monday evening, aged 23 years. Transcribed by Susan Kuhl. REIBER, Wendell - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, April 28, 1897 At noon Monday the remains of Wendell Reiber reached here from Belt, Montana. He was killed there at 3 o'clock last Wednesday morning while employed in the Anaconda Copper Mining Company's mines by 20 tons of coal and slate falling on him. He had been killed instantly, his back being broken and other wise badly crushed. Deceased was 34 years, one month and [4] days of age and was single. He was a son of John Reiber, of the Nease Settlement, where the remains were taken for burial. The deceased had been in the West about 12 years. His remains were accompanied home by two brothers. RHODES, Mrs. B. F. - Meigs Co. Telegraph, August 8, 1883 PORTLAND Mrs. B.F. RHODES died of consumption last Thursday night. Transcribed by Connie Schumaker RICE, Capt. James H. - Meigs County Telegraph, December 20, 1871 CAPT. JAMES H. RICE, long known here as a very popular officer on the river, died at Camden, Arkansas, last Saturday. We learn that Mr. Frank Grant has gone to Cincinnati to meet and receive the body The burial is to take place at the family burial-ground of his father, Mr. Jacob Rice, near Silver Run, in this township. He resided for some years at Middleport. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley RICKARD, Elda - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, March 15, 1899 Miss Elda Rickard, aged 23, daughter of Michael Rickard, of New Haven, died at her home there, Monday. Burial took place Tuesday and the remains were interred in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Transcribed by Susan Kuhl ROBERTS, Thomas F. - Meigs County Telegraph, July 12, 1871 On Monday April 3, in this city of Consumption, Thomas F. Roberts, aged about 19 years. Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley ROMINE, Elias - Meigs Co. Republican, April 12, 1876 DIED ROMINE -- In Rutland, Ohio, April 8th, 1876, Mr. ELIAS ROMINE, aged 67 years. Transcribed by Connie Schumaker ROUSH Children - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, January 6, 1897 Diphtheria is still prevalent out at the Lee settlement, in Sutton township where the Lee and McCollough children died recently. Two children of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Roush, a boy aged 8 years and a girl aged 5 years, died Saturday night from the much dreaded disease. They have three more small children which they fear they will lose, two of them being sick when the others died. The father of the children is a brother of H. H. Roush, of this city. Mrs. Lee and Mrs. McCollough are his sisters. RUSSELL, John - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, January 6, 1897 Constable John Russell, aged about 65 years, died at his home on Kerr's Run New Year's morning at 10 o'clock. He was buried at the Howell Cemetery on Thomas Fork Monday afternoon. Mr. Russell was serving as one of the Constables of Salisbury township at the time of his death. RUSSELL, Glenn - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, November 18, 1908 Death of a Young Man: Glenn Russell, residing with his father, Charles Russell, at Laurel Cliff, passed away after a continued illness from consumption. Deceased was 27 years of age and an exemplary young man. He was single and besides the father, is survived by one brother. The funeral will be held at the Bradford church, Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. Transcribed by Susan Kuhl.
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