Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Lemuel O'Daffer¹

M, b. October 1861, d. 28 March 1930

Father

David O'Daffer¹ b. Apr 1831, d. 16 Apr 1918

Mother

Amanda Kinser¹ b. 1834, d. 2 Sep 1916

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Lemuel O'Daffer was born in October 1861 at Ohio.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1870 Monticello Twp., Piatt, Illinois, in the household of David O'Daffer; page 372B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Lemuel O'Daffer appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Willow Branch, Piatt, Illinois, in the household of David O'Daffer; page 320B, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.³

Marriage*

Lemuel O'Daffer married Sarah Artemesia Glasgow in 1890 at DeWitt, illinois; no marriage record.^4,5

Census*

Lemuel O'Daffer appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Bennett Twp., Piatt, Illinois, ED 124, Sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, no children.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Clinton Twp., DeWitt, Illinois, ED 71, Visit 209, Fay G. Stevenson (niece), age 7 living with family, married 19 years, no children.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Decatur, Macon, Illinois, ED 147, Sheet 14, owned farm, occupation retired farmer, Fay Stevenson (niece) age 16 living with family.⁷

Death*

He died on 28 March 1930 at Clintonia Twp., DeWitt, Illinois, at age 68; buried at the Weldon Cemetery.^8,9

Obit

Lemuel's obituary was published in the Decatur Review on 28 March 1930:

Len O'daffer [sic], aged sixty-eight years, died at 4 a.m. Friday at the John Warner hospital, where he was taken after his wife found him Thursday night in the horse lot at their home two miles east of Clinton, suffering from paralysis. The body was removed to the Reeser funeral home to await burial, the time of which will not be determined until distant relatives are heard from.
Mr. Odaffer was prominent in farming circles, and had lived on his large farm near Clinton for many years. He leaves his widow who before her marriage to him was Miss Tinnie Glascow [sic] of Weldon. Mrs. Fay Mason, who for years had made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Odaffer, is en route home from Miami, Fla., and her arrival is awaited before funeral arrangements will be completed.¹⁰

Family 1

Artemesia (?) b. Mar 1867

Child

Albert Stoltz b. Sep 1886

Family 2

Sarah Artemesia Glasgow b. Mar 1867, d. 6 Jul 1931

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S812] Decatur Review, 6 July 1931.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S549] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Nixon, DeWitt, Illinois.
[S812] Decatur Review, 28 March 1930.

Edmon O'Daffer¹

M, b. October 1864, d. 12 August 1945

Father

David O'Daffer¹ b. Apr 1831, d. 16 Apr 1918

Mother

Amanda Kinser¹ b. 1834, d. 2 Sep 1916

Last Edited

12 Jun 2014

Birth*

Edmon O'Daffer was born in October 1864 at Illinois; October 1863 from 1900 census; 1865 from tombstone.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1870 Monticello Twp., Piatt, Illinois, in the household of David O'Daffer; page 372B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Edmon O'Daffer appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Willow Branch, Piatt, Illinois, in the household of David O'Daffer; page 320B, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Edmon O'Daffer married Mattie Florence Harlow on 8 January 1893 at DeWitt, Illinois.⁵

Census*

Edmon O'Daffer appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Goose Creek Twp., Piatt, Illinois, ED 129, Sheet 14B, married 8 years, 4 children, occupation farmer.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 1910 not found in census indexes.

Census*

He and Mattie Florence Harlow appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Nixon Twp., DeWitt, Illinois, ED 74, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 5 children, 5 living.⁷

Census

Edmon O'Daffer appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Nixon Twp., DeWitt, Illinois, ED 95, Sheet 8A, owned farm, occupation farmer, 3 children at home; Ray and May ages were reported as 19, which would place dob in 1900.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Weldon Village, DeWitt, Illinois, ED 20-11, sheet 2A, occupation retired, owned home valued at $1,800, radio, no children at home.⁹

Census

He and Mattie Florence Harlow appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at Weldon, DeWitt, Illinois, ED 20-13, sheet 2B, occupation not given, owned home valued at $800, Grace was widowed and lived with them.¹⁰

Death*

Edmon O'Daffer died on 12 August 1945 at Weldon Village, DeWitt, Illinois, at age 80; buried at Nixon Twp. Cemetery.^11,3

Family

Mattie Florence Harlow b. 1874, d. 1952

Children

Nola (Nolie) O'Daffer+⁶ b. 16 Nov 1893, d. Oct 1980
Grace O'Daffer⁶ b. Oct 1896
Ray O'Daffer+⁶ b. 1 Oct 1899, d. 1950
May O'Daffer+⁶ b. 1 Oct 1899, d. Dec 1981
Cora O'Daffer^12,13 b. 1906, d. 10 Dec 1919

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Nixon, DeWitt, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S66] Illinois, Illinois Marriages 1763-1900, Vol. D, p. 187.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S549] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Death Index.
[S51] Phares G. O'Daffer, O'Daffer History, page 93.
[S549] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Death Index, De Witt, Cert. 39737.

William Eliga O'Daffer¹

M, b. 18 August 1867, d. 27 July 1957

Father

David O'Daffer¹ b. Apr 1831, d. 16 Apr 1918

Mother

Amanda Kinser¹ b. 1834, d. 2 Sep 1916

Last Edited

14 Sep 2012

Birth*

William Eliga O'Daffer was born on 18 August 1867 at Illinois.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1870 Monticello Twp., Piatt, Illinois, in the household of David O'Daffer; page 372B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

William Eliga O'Daffer appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Willow Branch, Piatt, Illinois, in the household of David O'Daffer; page 320B, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

William Eliga O'Daffer married Clara Royse on 25 December 1893 at Piatt, Illinois.⁵

Census

William Eliga O'Daffer appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Goose Creek Twp., Piatt, Illinois, ED 129, Sheet 14, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, living with Edmon & Mattie Odaffer.⁶

Marriage*

He married Ura Dell Ezra on 5 September 1900 at Piatt, Illinois; (Inconsistent with 1910 census record.)⁷

Census*

William Eliga O'Daffer appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Goose Creek Twp., Piatt, Illinois, ED 151, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, Ura was married 12 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Goosecreek Twp., Piatt, Illinois, ED 187, Sheet 1, widowed, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁹

Marriage*

He married Olive Clemons between 1921 and 1930 at Illinois; There was a stepson named Donald Clemons living with them in 1930; suggesting that was her name from her prior marriage.^10,11

Census

William Eliga O'Daffer appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Goose Creek Twp., Piatt, Illinois, Ed 9, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 1 daughter and a step son, Donald L. Clemons, age 12, b. IL.¹⁰

Death*

He died on 27 July 1957 at Clinton, DeWitt, Illinois, at age 89; buried at Nixon Twp. Cemetery.³

Family 1

Clara Royse b. 30 Sep 1873, d. 23 Dec 1895

Family 2

Ura Dell Ezra b. 1876, d. 1917

Children

Gertrude B. O'Daffer+⁸ b. 22 Oct 1902, d. 28 Apr 1989
Lora Alice O'Daffer⁸ b. 24 Jan 1905, d. Nov 1978
Edith I. O'Daffer⁸ b. 1907, d. 30 May 1962
Janette O'Daffer¹² b. 2 Jul 1910, d. 30 Sep 1910
Nina Lucille O'Daffer⁹ b. 26 Feb 1914, d. 19 Oct 1961

Family 3

Olive Clemons b. 31 Jan 1881, d. Feb 1971

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Nixon, De Witt, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S66] Illinois, Illinois Marriages 1763-1900, Vol B, page 129, license 2129.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S66] Illinois, Illinois Marriages 1763-1900, Vol B, page 168, license 212.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S51] Phares G. O'Daffer, O'Daffer History.

Mary (Martha) O'Daffer¹

F, b. 1852

Father

Henry O'Daffer¹ b. 11 Jul 1822, d. 21 Jun 1896

Mother

Martha Elizabeth (?)¹ b. 22 Nov 1821, d. 17 Apr 1903

Last Edited

20 Nov 2006

Birth*

Mary (Martha) O'Daffer was born in 1852 at Pickaway, Ohio; or Hocking.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 May 1860 Perry Township, Hocking, Ohio, in the household of Henry O'Daffer; page 221B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 6 children at home; probably worked for Lewis Spangler.¹

NoteB*

Said to have married Oscar Sullivan; no record found.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S59] Karen Feisel, "Karen Feisel Ancestral File", Ancestral File.

Emilene O'Daffer¹

F, b. July 1854

Father

Henry O'Daffer¹ b. 11 Jul 1822, d. 21 Jun 1896

Mother

Martha Elizabeth (?)¹ b. 22 Nov 1821, d. 17 Apr 1903

Last Edited

20 Nov 2006

Birth*

Emilene O'Daffer was born in July 1854 at Pickaway, Ohio; or Hocking.²

(Witness) Census

Emilene O'Daffer appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 Clear Creek Twp., Fairfield, Ohio, in the household of Henry O'Daffer; page 549, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Emilene O'Daffer appeared on the census of 26 June 1880 Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Henry O'Daffer; page 516; occupation farmer, 2 children at home, name spelled "Oderfer;" Martha listed as Elizabeth.⁴

Census*

Emilene O'Daffer appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Circleville, Pickaway, Ohio, ED 100, Sheet 8, single, living alone, occupation day laborer.⁵

NoteB*

Said to have married Earl Thomas.⁶

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S67] Unknown author, History of Fairfield County, page 472.

Resetta (Rosa) O'Daffer¹

F, b. April 1859

Father

Henry O'Daffer¹ b. 11 Jul 1822, d. 21 Jun 1896

Mother

Martha Elizabeth (?)² b. 22 Nov 1821, d. 17 Apr 1903

Last Edited

20 Nov 2006

Birth*

Resetta (Rosa) O'Daffer was born in April 1859 at Pickaway, Ohio; or Hocking.²

(Witness) Census

Resetta (Rosa) O'Daffer appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 Clear Creek Twp., Fairfield, Ohio, in the household of Henry O'Daffer; page 549, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 22 October 1879,her married name was Stout.^4,5

Marriage*

Resetta (Rosa) O'Daffer married Nelson T. Stout, son of Simon Stout and Louisa Neff, on 24 October 1879 at Pickaway, Ohio.^4,5

(Witness) Bio

STOUT, NELSON T., farmer; post office, Stoutsville; born April 30, 1857; married October 22, 1879, to Miss Rosa Odaffer. There were born of this union two children, viz.: Bertie Blanche, born September 20, 1880, and Elsie Mable, born December 26, 1881. The subject of this sketch is at present engaged in farming, one-half mile east ofStoutsville. He is one of the energetic young farmers of this township. (History of Fairfield County, Biographical Sketches.)

(Witness) Census

Resetta (Rosa) O'Daffer appeared on the census of June 1900 Clear Creek Twp., Fairfield, Ohio, in the household of Nelson T. Stout; ED 6, Sheet 17, owned home, occupation grocer, married 20 years, 2 children, 2 living, mother-in-law Martha living with family.⁶

Census*

Resetta (Rosa) O'Daffer appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Clear Creek Twp., Fairfield, Ohio, ED 6, Sheet 17, mother Martha living with family.⁶

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Stoutsville, Clear Creek Twp., Fairfield, Ohio, in the household of Nelson T. Stout; ED 55, sheet 5A, occupation grocer, married 30 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁷

(Witness) Census

Resetta (Rosa) O'Daffer appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Stoutsville, Clear Creek, Fairfield, Ohio, in the household of Nelson T. Stout; ED 8, sheet 2B, occupation retail merchant, general store, 1 child at home.⁸

(Witness) Census

Resetta (Rosa) O'Daffer appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 Stoutsville, Clear Creek Twp., Fairfield, Ohio, in the household of Nelson T. Stout; ED 8, sheet 8B, occupation proprietor-general store, owned home valued at $3,000, radio, 1 child at home; Mable appeared as "Mabel Valentine, age 47, widowed."⁹

Family

Nelson T. Stout b. 30 Apr 1857, d. 1 Aug 1931

Children

Bertie Blanche Stout⁶ b. 20 Sep 1880
Elsie Mable Stout⁶ b. 26 Dec 1881

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S67] Unknown author, History of Fairfield County.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Elizabeth O'Daffer¹

F, b. 1863

Father

Henry O'Daffer¹ b. 11 Jul 1822, d. 21 Jun 1896

Mother

Martha Elizabeth (?)¹ b. 22 Nov 1821, d. 17 Apr 1903

Last Edited

19 Nov 2006

Birth*

Elizabeth O'Daffer was born in 1863 at Hocking, Ohio; or Pickaway.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 Clear Creek Twp., Fairfield, Ohio, in the household of Henry O'Daffer; page 549, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth O'Daffer appeared on the census of 26 June 1880 Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Henry O'Daffer; page 516; occupation farmer, 2 children at home, name spelled "Oderfer;" Martha listed as Elizabeth.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary Ann Davis¹

F, b. March 1848, d. between 1900 and 1910

Last Edited

20 May 2016

Birth*

Mary Ann Davis was born in March 1848 at Ohio.²

Married Name

As of 15 September 1867,her married name was O'Daffer.³

Marriage*

She married William Henry O'Daffer, son of Henry O'Daffer and Martha Elizabeth (?), on 15 September 1867 at Hocking, Ohio.^3,4

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Davis appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 Clear Creek Twp., Fairfield, Ohio, in the household of William Henry O'Daffer; page 98, occupation farmer, renting, one child.³

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Davis appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 Tarlton, Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of William Henry O'Daffer; page 518, occupation farmer, entry spelled "Oderfer," 3 children at home.⁵

Death*

Mary Ann Davis died between 1900 and 1910 at Ohio.⁶

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Perry Twp., Hocking, Ohio, in the household of William Henry O'Daffer; ED 33, Sheet 14B, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 31 years, 5 children, 4 living.⁷

Family

William Henry O'Daffer b. 3 Oct 1845, d. 25 Aug 1925

Children

Lucinda J. O'Daffer³ b. 26 Jul 1869, d. 17 Jul 1958
Lewis Carmond O'Daffer+⁵ b. 5 Jul 1870, d. 14 Mar 1954
Clementine (Tininnia) O'Daffer⁵ b. 23 Apr 1876, d. 18 Mar 1960
Edith Mae O'Daffer⁵ b. 9 Jun 1883, d. 10 Jun 1965

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S34] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Microfilmed State and Local Records, Batch M514092, Source 0912319 V. C.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Lucinda J. O'Daffer¹

F, b. 26 July 1869, d. 17 July 1958

Father

William Henry O'Daffer² b. 3 Oct 1845, d. 25 Aug 1925

Mother

Mary Ann Davis¹ b. Mar 1848, d. bt 1900 - 1910

Last Edited

8 Apr 2016

Birth*

Lucinda J. O'Daffer was born on 26 July 1869 at Clear Creek Twp., Fairfield, Ohio; her marriage record says she was born in Tarlton, Pickaway County.^3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 Clear Creek Twp., Fairfield, Ohio, in the household of William Henry O'Daffer; page 98, occupation farmer, renting, one child.¹

(Witness) Census

Lucinda J. O'Daffer appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 Tarlton, Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of William Henry O'Daffer; page 518, occupation farmer, entry spelled "Oderfer," 3 children at home.²

Married Name

As of 27 December 1906,her married name was Ellinger.^5,6

Marriage*

Lucinda J. O'Daffer married Ora (Orie) W. Ellinger on 27 December 1906 at Hocking, Ohio; by Rev. Charles Wilson, occupation carpenter, his second marriage; it appears Lucinda shaved 10 years off her age in the marriage record as well as the 1920 census.^5,6

(Witness) Census

Lucinda J. O'Daffer appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Ohio City Village, Liberty Twp., Van Wert, Ohio, in the household of Ora (Orie) W. Ellinger; ED 6, sheet 2B, occupation laborer-steam railroad, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, no children.⁷

Death*

Lucinda J. O'Daffer died on 17 July 1958 at Van Wert, Ohio, at age 88; death certificate gives her age as 78, but obituary says 90.^8,9

Obit

Lucinda J.'s obituary was published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette on 18 July 1958:

Mrs. Lucinda Ellinger, 90, died Friday, 10:30 p.m. in her Ohio City, O., home following a lengthy illness. The former Lucinda Odaffer of Tarlton, O., she was the wife of Orie Ellinger. Besides her husband, survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Austin Sullivan, Circleville, and Mrs. Edith Keppler, Lancaster. Services will be held Sunday 2 p.m. at the Cowen Funeral Home, Van Wert, Ohio. Burial will be made in Parkview Cemetery, Van Wert. Friends may call at the Cowen Funeral Home anytime.⁹

Family

Ora (Orie) W. Ellinger b. 26 Jul 1880

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1880.
[S65] D.A.R., Hocking County Marriages, Vol. I (check), page 520.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S65] D.A.R., Hocking County Marriages, Vol. I, page 520.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98, Van Wert, Vol. 15514, Cert. 60059.
[S2307] Lancaster Daily Eagle, Daily Gazette, Eagle Gazette, 18 July 1958.

Lewis Carmond O'Daffer¹

M, b. 5 July 1870, d. 14 March 1954

Father

William Henry O'Daffer^2,3 b. 3 Oct 1845, d. 25 Aug 1925

Mother

Mary Ann Davis⁴ b. Mar 1848, d. bt 1900 - 1910

Last Edited

15 Dec 2013

Birth*

Lewis Carmond O'Daffer was born on 5 July 1870 at Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio.^5,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 Tarlton, Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of William Henry O'Daffer; page 518, occupation farmer, entry spelled "Oderfer," 3 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Lewis Carmond O'Daffer married Sarah Elizabeth Ebright on 8 June 1893 at Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio.^6,3

Census

Lewis Carmond O'Daffer appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, ED 111, Sheet 13, Ohio Penitentiary, William Darby Warden, listed "Lewis Odaffer," inmate, married 4 years. Lewis was convicted of cutting with the intent to kill and was incarcerated between 6 October 1899 and 5 October 1900.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Black Creek Twp., Mercer, Ohio, ED 107, Visit 69, a "Lewis Odaffer" is listed as a farm hand living with Elijah H. Alsfaugh and family; however, date of birth given as 1884, not 1870; for further research.⁵

Divorce*

He and Sarah Elizabeth Ebright were divorced on 2 December 1911 at Ohio; Lewis had left "Lizzy" on a Friday night, Nov. 18, 1909, when they had been married over 16 years and had four children. They were penniless, and all, including Lizzy, were placed in the Pickaway County Infirmary (poor house) near Circleville. Lewis never told anyone where he was going and they never knew until years later. He went to the home of his sister, Lucinda J. Ellinger and lived there until spring 1910.⁷

Marriage*

Lewis Carmond O'Daffer married Louise Edith (Lucy) Mottinger on 14 March 1912 at Wilshire, Van Wert, Ohio.^5,3

Census*

Lewis Carmond O'Daffer and Louise Edith (Lucy) Mottinger appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at Scott Twp., Sandusky, Ohio, ED 92, Sheet 7, renting, occupation farmer, 5 children and father.⁸

Census

Lewis Carmond O'Daffer appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Ohio City Village, Van Wert, Ohio, ED 6, sheet 2B, occupation laborer-ditching, renting-$5 month, no radio, 6 children at home; age recorded as 53, rather than 59.⁹

Census

He and Louise Edith (Lucy) Mottinger appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 at Ohio City, Van Wert, Ohio, ED 81-6, sheet 8A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children.¹⁰

Death*

Lewis Carmond O'Daffer died on 14 March 1954 at Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio, at age 83; buried at Ridge Slater Cemetery.^3,11

Family 1

Sarah Elizabeth Ebright b. 27 Dec 1866, d. 9 Jan 1943

Children

Mary Ellen O'Daffer⁵ b. 29 Aug 1894, d. 23 Aug 1928
Francis Dewey O'Daffer⁵ b. 19 Apr 1897, d. Dec 1977
Florence Mae O'Daffer⁵ b. 22 May 1904
William Sheridan O'Daffer⁵ b. 1 Jan 1909

Family 2

Louise Edith (Lucy) Mottinger b. 28 Aug 1886, d. 24 Nov 1943

Children

Russell Joseph O'Daffer⁵ b. 13 Jun 1912, d. 5 Sep 1995
Forest Eugene O'Daffer⁵ b. 24 Sep 1913, d. 13 Jul 2004
William Carnley O'Daffer⁵ b. 12 Feb 1915, d. 30 Sep 1974
Carl Dewayne O'Daffer+⁵ b. 26 Jan 1917, d. 30 Jan 1994
Clara Belle O'Daffer⁵ b. 27 Aug 1918, d. 31 Oct 2008
Ethel Fay O'Daffer+⁹ b. 5 Feb 1920
Floyd Clifford "Whitey" O'Daffer+^5,12 b. 11 Feb 1920, d. 23 Jun 2000
Roy O'Daffer³ b. bt 1923 - 1930
Mary Anne O'Daffer⁹ b. 7 Nov 1926, d. 5 Feb 2008

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880,1900.
[S82] Floyd "Whitey" O'Daffer, "Ancestral File of Floyd Odaffer", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S59] Karen Feisel, "Karen Feisel Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Ridge Slater, Van Wert, Ohio.
[S44] Social Security Death Index,Zip code 45895.

Jacob Wann

M, b. 25 April 1840, d. 23 January 1873

Father

Johannes W. Wann¹ b. 28 Jul 1798

Mother

Susannah Leist² b. 1814

Last Edited

21 Aug 2004

Birth*

Jacob Wann was born on 25 April 1840 at Pickaway, Ohio.²

Marriage*

He married Sarah Caroline O'Daffer, daughter of John D. O'Daffer and Hester (Hetty) Foust, on 1 January 1865 at Pickaway, Ohio.²

Census*

Jacob Wann appeared on the census of 8 June 1870 at Washington Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, page 548b, occupation farmer, renting, two children at home.³

Death*

He died on 23 January 1873 at Pickaway, Ohio, at age 32; buried in St. Paul Church Cemetery, Pickaway County, Ohio.²

Family

Sarah Caroline O'Daffer b. 22 Apr 1847, d. 18 May 1902

Children

Elizabeth Ellen (Lizzie) Wann³ b. 17 Oct 1865, d. 12 Dec 1934
Mary Jane (Jennie) Wann+³ b. 30 Nov 1867, d. 7 Nov 1951
Emma Katherine (Katie) Wann+³ b. 20 Jul 1870, d. 25 Nov 1936
Sarah (Sadie) Caroline Wann+³ b. 1 Oct 1872, d. 1901

Citations

[S229] Sue Leist-Parsons, "Ancestral File of Johannes W. Wann", Ancestral File.
[S59] Karen Feisel, "Karen Feisel Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Mary Jane (Jennie) Wann¹

F, b. 30 November 1867, d. 7 November 1951

Father

Jacob Wann¹ b. 25 Apr 1840, d. 23 Jan 1873

Mother

Sarah Caroline O'Daffer¹ b. 22 Apr 1847, d. 18 May 1902

Last Edited

8 Apr 2016

Birth*

Mary Jane (Jennie) Wann was born on 30 November 1867 at Pickaway, Ohio.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 June 1870 Washington Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Jacob Wann; page 548b, occupation farmer, renting, two children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 5 October 1895,her married name was Goodman.³

Marriage*

Mary Jane (Jennie) Wann married Chauncey D. Goodman on 5 October 1895 at Pickaway, Ohio.³

Census

Mary Jane (Jennie) Wann appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, ED 113, Sheet 13B, husband farming, renting married 5 years, 1 child living at home.⁴

Census*

She appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Hocking Twp., Fairfield, Ohio, ED 58, sheet 4A, occupation illegible, widowed, 2 children, 2 living.⁵

Note*

On 13 September 1929, Mrs. Mary Jane Goodman of E. Main St., Lancaster, had as her guests Monday and Tuesday, her two uncles, Mr. Clint Odaffer of Fort Worth, Texas and Mr. Lewis Odaffer of Ashville, Ohio, and the latter's daughter, Mrs. Maude Brewer and son, Floyd, of Emporia, Kansas.⁶

Census

She appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, ED 18, sheet 10B, occupation none, owned home valued at $5,000, no radio, 1 son at home.⁷

Death*

She died on 7 November 1951 at Pickaway, Ohio, at age 83; buried in Prairie View Cemetery, Pickaway County.³

Family

Chauncey D. Goodman b. Dec 1855, d. 1908

Children

John G. Goodman³ b. Jan 1897, d. 13 May 1926
Lawrence C. Goodman³ b. 1903

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1910.
[S59] Karen Feisel, "Karen Feisel Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1860] Newspapers.com, Newspapers.com, Circleville Herald, 13 Sep 1929.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Emma Katherine (Katie) Wann¹

F, b. 20 July 1870, d. 25 November 1936

Father

Jacob Wann² b. 25 Apr 1840, d. 23 Jan 1873

Mother

Sarah Caroline O'Daffer³ b. 22 Apr 1847, d. 18 May 1902

Last Edited

24 Aug 2004

Birth*

Emma Katherine (Katie) Wann was born on 20 July 1870 at Washington Twp., Pickaway, Ohio.^4,5

Married Name

As of 25 December 1890,her married name was DeLong.⁶

Marriage*

She married Charles DeLong on 25 December 1890 at Pickaway, Ohio.⁶

(Witness) Census

Emma Katherine (Katie) Wann appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Charles DeLong; ED 113, sheet 10B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 9 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁷

(Witness) Census

Emma Katherine (Katie) Wann appeared on the census of 2 April 1910 Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Charles DeLong; ED 160, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, married 24 years [sic], 5 children, 5 living.⁸

(Witness) Census

Emma Katherine (Katie) Wann appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Charles DeLong; ED 105, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁹

(Witness) Census

Emma Katherine (Katie) Wann appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Washington Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Charles DeLong; ED 26, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.¹⁰

Death*

Emma Katherine (Katie) Wann died on 25 November 1936 at Stoutsville., Pickaway, Ohio, at age 66; buried at Green Summit Cemetery, Adelphi, Ohio.⁶

Family

Charles DeLong b. 16 Dec 1869, d. 30 Apr 1955

Children

Grace DeLong+⁸ b. 13 Feb 1893, d. 12 Jun 1958
Paul DeLong⁸ b. 10 Apr 1895, d. 1 Sep 1911
Mark L. DeLong⁸ b. 17 Sep 1898, d. 6 May 1975
Ruth B. DeLong¹¹ b. 14 Dec 1901, d. 14 Sep 1980
Pearl DeLong+⁸ b. 25 Apr 1907, d. 23 Jun 1977
Ralph DeLong⁶ b. 27 Jun 1913, d. 21 Sep 1994

Citations

[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S327] Pickaway County Historical Society, Pickaway County Births.
[S59] Karen Feisel, "Karen Feisel Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1901.

Sarah (Sadie) Caroline Wann^1,2

F, b. 1 October 1872, d. 1901

Father

Jacob Wann³ b. 25 Apr 1840, d. 23 Jan 1873

Mother

Sarah Caroline O'Daffer⁴ b. 22 Apr 1847, d. 18 May 1902

Last Edited

21 Aug 2004

Birth*

Sarah (Sadie) Caroline Wann was born on 1 October 1872 at Washington Twp., Pickaway, Ohio.^1,5

Married Name

As of 30 November 1893,her married name was Drum.

Marriage*

She married Silas Eber Drum, son of John Drum and Mary Wilkins, on 30 November 1893 at Pickaway, Ohio.²

Census*

Sarah (Sadie) Caroline Wann appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Salt Creek, Pickaway, Ohio, ED 113, Sheet 13 B, husband farming, owned farm, married 7 years, 2 children, both living at home.⁶

Death*

She died in 1901 at Ohio; buried at Tarlton Cemetery.²

Family

Silas Eber Drum b. 1 Jan 1868, d. 1951

Children

Fred W. Drum+⁶ b. 26 Aug 1894, d. 19 Jun 1959
Carolene (Callie) Drum+⁶ b. 7 Mar 1897, d. 18 Jun 1978

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S59] Karen Feisel, "Karen Feisel Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S327] Pickaway County Historical Society, Pickaway County Births.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Jane (Jennie) O'Daffer^1,2

F, b. 26 July 1867, d. October 1902

Father

Joseph O'Daffer³ b. 22 Sep 1842, d. 4 Sep 1903

Mother

Malinda Heffner⁴ b. 22 Apr 1845, d. 27 Dec 1911

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

Jane (Jennie) O'Daffer was born on 26 July 1867 at Ohio; possibly Union.^1,5

Census

She appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Delaware Twp., Delaware, Ohio, page 320B, living with parents; name is spelled "Jane."⁶

Married Name

As of 16 October 1895,her married name was Cook.

Marriage*

She married William Chalmers Cook, son of John Cook and Martha (?), on 16 October 1895 at Anderson, Kansas.^7,2,8

Census*

Jane (Jennie) O'Daffer appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Lincoln, Anderson, Kansas, ED 19, sheet 7, page 269A, husband's occupation farmer, owned land, married 17 years, three children, all at home; this apparently includes the children from William's first marriage, based on the 1895 marriage date.⁷

Death*

She died in October 1902 at Anderson, Kansas, at age 35; her sister married William Cook in 1905.^9,5

Family

William Chalmers Cook b. 24 Aug 1860, d. 28 Jul 1947

Child

Leo Roscoe Cook^10,11 b. 27 Aug 1902, d. Feb 1972

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880, 1900.
[S204] Anderson County Genealogical Society, Anderson County, Kansas Cemeteries.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population.
[S59] Karen Feisel, "Karen Feisel Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S155] Terese Lindquist, Anderson County Kansas Marriages, Book E, page 419.
[S155] Terese Lindquist, Anderson County Kansas Marriages.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S205] Garnett Review, 11 July 2001.

Elmer George O'Daffer¹

M, b. 29 February 1876, d. 13 August 1930

Father

Joseph O'Daffer¹ b. 22 Sep 1842, d. 4 Sep 1903

Mother

Malinda Heffner² b. 22 Apr 1845, d. 27 Dec 1911

Last Edited

20 Nov 2006

Birth*

Elmer George O'Daffer was born on 29 February 1876 at Pickaway, Ohio; or Delaware.^3,4

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Lincoln Twp., Anderson, Kansas, ED 19, Sheet 6, living alone, renting, occupation farmer.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Lincoln Twp., Anderson, Kansas, ED 24, Visit 60, living alone, owned land, occupation farmer.⁵

Marriage*

He married Mabel Ryard between 1911 and 1914 at Kansas; no marriage record; Kansas unconfirmed.⁶

Census

Elmer George O'Daffer appeared on the census of January 1920 at Unknown, Kansas, unable to locate in census, he was married and most likely in Kansas.²

Census

He appeared on the census of May 1930 not located in 1930 census.⁷

Death*

He died on 13 August 1930 at Anderson, Kansas, at age 54.⁶

Burial*

He was buried on 15 August 1930 at Garnett City Cemetery, Garnett, Anderson, Kansas; Lot 16, Block 2, Grave 2.⁸

Family

Mabel Ryard b. 1895, d. 1961

Children

Willard O'Daffer⁹ b. 1 Dec 1915, d. 6 Dec 1987
Florence O'Daffer¹⁰ b. 1 Jul 1918, d. 26 Jan 1997
Merle O'Daffer¹⁰ b. 25 Sep 1921
Lulu O'Daffer¹⁰ b. 11 Jun 1924, d. 22 Dec 2002
Elmo E. O'Daffer+¹⁰ b. 11 Jul 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S59] Karen Feisel, "Karen Feisel Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S204] Anderson County Genealogical Society, Anderson County, Kansas Cemeteries.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S204] Anderson County Genealogical Society, Anderson County, Kansas Cemeteries, Garnett City Cemetery.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S51] Phares G. O'Daffer, O'Daffer History.

Johannes W. Wann¹

M, b. 28 July 1798

Last Edited

11 Sep 2001

Birth*

Johannes W. Wann was born on 28 July 1798 at Berks, Pennsylvania.¹

Marriage*

He married Susannah Leist on 19 August 1837 at Fairfield, Ohio.¹

Family

Susannah Leist b. 1814

Child

Jacob Wann+¹ b. 25 Apr 1840, d. 23 Jan 1873

Citations

[S229] Sue Leist-Parsons, "Ancestral File of Johannes W. Wann", Ancestral File.

Susannah Leist¹

F, b. 1814

Last Edited

20 Nov 2006

Birth*

Susannah Leist was born in 1814 at Washington Twp., Pickaway, Ohio.¹

Married Name

As of 19 August 1837,her married name was Wann.¹

Marriage*

She married Johannes W. Wann on 19 August 1837 at Fairfield, Ohio.¹

Family

Johannes W. Wann b. 28 Jul 1798

Child

Jacob Wann+² b. 25 Apr 1840, d. 23 Jan 1873

Citations

[S229] Sue Leist-Parsons, "Ancestral File of Johannes W. Wann", Ancestral File.
[S59] Karen Feisel, "Karen Feisel Ancestral File", Ancestral File.

Elizabeth Ellen (Lizzie) Wann¹

F, b. 17 October 1865, d. 12 December 1934

Father

Jacob Wann² b. 25 Apr 1840, d. 23 Jan 1873

Mother

Sarah Caroline O'Daffer² b. 22 Apr 1847, d. 18 May 1902

Last Edited

25 Feb 2002

Birth*

Elizabeth Ellen (Lizzie) Wann was born on 17 October 1865 at Monticello, Monticello, Illinois.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 June 1870 Washington Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Jacob Wann; page 548b, occupation farmer, renting, two children at home.²

Married Name

As of 26 May 1881,her married name was Doring.⁴

Marriage*

Elizabeth Ellen (Lizzie) Wann married Daniel D. Doring on 26 May 1881 at Pickaway, Ohio.⁴

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Ellen (Lizzie) Wann appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Sarah Caroline O'Daffer; living with daughter Elizabeth, widowed, owned home; name listed as "Sarah," with April 1846 date of birth.⁵

Married Name

As of 25 October 1903,her married name was Drum.⁶

Marriage*

Elizabeth Ellen (Lizzie) Wann married Silas Eber Drum, son of John Drum and Mary Wilkins, on 25 October 1903 at Pickaway, Ohio.⁶

Death*

Elizabeth Ellen (Lizzie) Wann died on 12 December 1934 at Stoutsville, Pickaway, Ohio, at age 69; buried at Tarlton Cemetery on 14 December 1934.³

Family 1

Daniel D. Doring b. 1860

Family 2

Silas Eber Drum b. 1 Jan 1868, d. 1951

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S56] Ohio Death Certificate Index, Elizabeth Drum, 1934, no. 75389.
[S18] Pickaway County Historical Society, Pickaway County Marriages, Vol. 6-11, 1862-1898.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S59] Karen Feisel, "Karen Feisel Ancestral File", Ancestral File.

Henry Mowery¹

M, b. 21 October 1843, d. 17 January 1929

Father

Peter Mowery² b. 21 Jan 1802, d. 19 Jul 1858

Mother

Leah Dunkel² b. 17 Nov 1804, d. 3 Jan 1866

Last Edited

15 Jul 2004

Birth*

Henry Mowery was born on 21 October 1843 at Pickaway, Ohio.³

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 Salt Creek, Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Peter Mowery; page 227, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $17, 704, 10 children at home and a couple more nearby.⁴

Marriage*

Henry Mowery married Isabelle C. O'Daffer, daughter of Henry O'Daffer and Martha Elizabeth (?), on 28 May 1865 at Hocking, Ohio; by A.B. Brice, M.G.¹

Census*

Henry Mowery appeared on the census of 8 June 1870 at Tarlton P.O., Saltcreek, Pickaway, Ohio, page 488, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $9,520, 2 children at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 at Tarlton, Pickaway, Ohio, page 519C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Tarlton Village, Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, ED 113, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 11 children, 9 living.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Tarlton Village, Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, ED 160, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 44 years, 9 children, 7 living.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Tarlton Village, Pickaway, Ohio, ED 105, sheet 2A, occupation none, owned home, no children living with them, but two families nearby.⁹

Death*

He died on 17 January 1929 at Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, at age 85; buried in Tarlton Cemetery.¹⁰

Obit

Henry's obituary was published in the Lancaster Daily Gazette on 18 January 1929:

Exposure is Fatal to Aged Tarlton Man

Henry Mowery, 86, the oldest resident of Tarlton, died about 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon from exposure suffered a few nights ago when he wandered away from his home and was not found until about four hours later. His hands and feet were frozen and his condition since then had confined him to his bed. He was found sitting in the church yard at Tarlton and was only partially conscious for some time afterwards.
Besides the widow, he is surived by seven children, four daughters, Mrs. Frank Hedges, Mrs. Clay Macklin and Mrs. Wayne Reichelderfer, all of Tarlton and Mrs. John Mowery of Columbus; three sons; Hyle, superintendent of the Pickaway County Infirmary, James of near Circleville and Robert of Columbus. Funeral services in charge of H.e. Deffenbaugh of Tarlton have not been completed but will be announced later.

8 January 1929, Lancaster Daily Gazette:
Most Aged Tarlton Resident in Critical Condition From Exposure After Wandering From Home
After wandering in the cold from 2 o'clock this morning until daylight Henry Mowery, aged 86, the oldest resident of Tarlton, was in critical condition today from exposure suffered before found crawling along the road on his hands and knees. Mowery, whose infirmities have made him unaccountable, got out of bed, dressed and wandered away from home with a small package of clothese under his arm.
He was found about a quarter of a mile away from his home and at that time was crawling towards his home. Mrs. Mowery upon missing him, notified her son-in-law Clay Macklin who lives near the Mowery home and Macklin organized a search for the aged man, found by Chas. Barr, W. Spangler, and Turk Peterson, all of Tarlton.
According to a report late today his condition this afternoon was somewhat improved, although his hands and feet were thought to be frozen. He was unconscious at time and unable to talk this morning. this afternoon he was able to talk a little and seemed to know various persons attending him.¹¹

Family

Isabelle C. O'Daffer b. 18 Jan 1847, d. 10 Jun 1935

Children

Ida J. Mowery¹² b. 5 Nov 1867, d. 25 Dec 1960
Clara Ellen Mowery¹² b. 22 Sep 1869, d. 16 Jul 1945
Harley Elmer Mowery+¹² b. 14 Oct 1871, d. 23 May 1939
Fairie Belle Mowery+¹² b. 14 Sep 1873, d. 16 Sep 1932
Myrtle Mowery+¹² b. 13 Apr 1877, d. 13 Nov 1958
Fannie Mowery¹² b. Feb 1884, d. 1907
Hazel L. Mowery¹² b. 18 Jul 1886, d. 6 Dec 1902
James H. Mowery+¹² b. 2 Apr 1889, d. 16 Feb 1965
Robert Deforest Mowery+¹³ b. 29 Jul 1892, d. 1962

Citations

[S34] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Microfilmed State and Local Records, Batch M514092, Source 0912319 V. C.
[S214] Laura Reichelderfer and Mary Werkman, Pickaway Genealogies, page 50.
[S27] D.A.R., Pickaway County Cemeteries, Tarlton Cemetery, Section 7, Code 389.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S27] D.A.R., Pickaway County Cemeteries, Section 7, Code 389.
[S2307] Lancaster Daily Eagle, Daily Gazette, Lancaster Daily Gazette, 28 January 1929, page 1.
[S214] Laura Reichelderfer and Mary Werkman, Pickaway Genealogies, page 52.
[S214] Laura Reichelderfer and Mary Werkman, Pickaway Genealogies.

Elizabeth (?)¹

F, b. circa 1770

Last Edited

26 Jun 2006

Birth*

Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1770; possibly earlier, based on census.²

Married Name

As of between 1790 and 1800,her married name was Ranney.¹

Marriage*

She married David Ranney, son of Nathaniel Ranney and Prudence Willard, between 1790 and 1800 at Pennsylvania; no marriage record, could be elsewhere.¹

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth (?) appeared on the census of 1800 Salem Twp., Luzerne, Pennsylvania, in the household of David Ranney; page 356, 2 males and 1 female under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.³

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth (?) appeared on the census of 1810 Mifflin Town, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in the household of David Ranney; page 234, occupation laborer, 1 male and 2 females under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.⁴

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth (?) appeared on the census of 1820 Ceres Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of David Ranney; page 222, 1 male 16-18, 1 male over 45, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female over 45, lived 12 households from Otto families.⁵

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth (?) appeared on the census of 1830 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of David Ranney; page 125, 1 male age 50-60, one female age 60-70, one female age 20-30, 1 blind person in family, lived next door to George Otto.⁶

Family

David Ranney b. 22 May 1769, d. bt 1831 - 1840

Children

Unknown Son Ranney⁴ b. bt 1795 - 1800
Mary Ranney+ b. 15 Dec 1800, d. 26 Nov 1875
Unknown Daughter Ranney⁴ b. bt 1801 - 1810
Samuel Ranney+ b. 15 May 1803, d. 19 Jul 1874

Citations

[S46] The Franklin County Genealogical Society, Franklin Co. Cemeteries, Greenlawn - Elizabeth (Ranney) Field.
[S1] Census of Population 1820-1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.

David Hawker

M, b. 1800, d. 12 November 1864

Last Edited

1 Jan 2012

Birth*

David Hawker was born in 1800 at Franklin, Pennsylvania.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Sarah O'Daffer, daughter of Johann (John) Wolfgang O'Daffer and Elizabeth Rowe, circa 1826.³

Census*

David Hawker appeared on the census of 1830 at Beaver Creek Twp., Greene, Ohio, page 335.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 1850 at Beaver Creek Twp., Greene, Ohio, on page 463, occupation farmer, land valued at $12,000.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 1860 at Beaver Creek Twp., Greene, Ohio, on page 131.⁵

Death*

He died on 12 November 1864 at Beaver Creek Twp., Greene, Ohio; buried at Mount Zion Park Cemetery.^6,7

Family

Sarah O'Daffer b. 23 May 1802, d. 21 Sep 1885

Children

Catharine Hawker¹ b. 2 May 1827, d. 5 May 1854
John Thompson Hawker¹ b. 16 Nov 1828, d. 21 Nov 1913
Mary Ann Hawker³ b. 6 Nov 1830, d. 15 Apr 1926
Elizabeth Hawker¹ b. 1833, d. 13 Jun 1908
Sarah J. Hawker¹ b. 1835
William Hawker¹ b. 1837
David Hawker⁸ b. Sep 1839
Martha Ellen Hawker¹ b. 10 Nov 1841, d. 10 Feb 1915
Harriet Adaline Hawker¹ b. 5 Aug 1844, d. 8 Mar 1917

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates, place of birth from childrens death certificates.
[S61] Jacob Burgner, History of the Burgner Family, page 75.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1870.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Zion, Greene, Ohio.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1900.

Mary Ann Hawker¹

F, b. 6 November 1830, d. 15 April 1926

Father

David Hawker¹ b. 1800, d. 12 Nov 1864

Mother

Sarah O'Daffer¹ b. 23 May 1802, d. 21 Sep 1885

Last Edited

14 Dec 2011

Birth*

Mary Ann Hawker was born on 6 November 1830 at Beaver Creek Twp., Greene, Ohio.^1,2

Married Name

As of 28 April 1859,her married name was Lesher.¹

Marriage*

She married Jonas Lesher on 28 April 1859 at Greene, Ohio.¹

Death*

Mary Ann Hawker died on 15 April 1926 at Greenville, Darke, Ohio, at age 95; buried at Union City Cemetery.²

Family

Jonas Lesher

Citations

[S61] Jacob Burgner, History of the Burgner Family, page 75.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Jonas Lesher¹

Last Edited

5 Oct 2001

Marriage*

Jonas Lesher married Mary Ann Hawker, daughter of David Hawker and Sarah O'Daffer, on 28 April 1859 at Greene, Ohio.¹

Family

Mary Ann Hawker b. 6 Nov 1830, d. 15 Apr 1926

Citations

[S61] Jacob Burgner, History of the Burgner Family, page 75.

Nina (Annabelle) D. O'Daffer¹

F, b. March 1888, d. 26 February 1973

Father

David Morris O'Daffer¹ b. 20 Mar 1859, d. 3 Aug 1947

Mother

Grace B. Bowers¹ b. 4 Jun 1863, d. 29 Sep 1947

Last Edited

23 Jun 2012

Birth*

Nina (Annabelle) D. O'Daffer was born in March 1888 at Marion, Ohio.¹

Married Name

As of 26 June 1913,her married name was Holmes.²

Marriage*

She married Perce B. Holmes on 26 June 1913 at Crawford, Ohio; by S.G. Domblaser, pastor, St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Bucyrus.²

Death*

Nina (Annabelle) D. O'Daffer died on 26 February 1973 at Grove City, Franklin, Ohio, at age 84; married name Holmes, widowed at time of death.³

Family

Perce B. Holmes b. 7 Sep 1890

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2093] State of New Jersey, New Jersey Deaths and Burials 1720-1988.
[S56] Ohio Death Certificate Index, Franklin, Vol. 21191, Cert. 011104.

David B. O'Daffer¹

M, b. 13 April 1890, d. 14 December 1974

Father

David Morris O'Daffer¹ b. 20 Mar 1859, d. 3 Aug 1947

Mother

Grace B. Bowers¹ b. 4 Jun 1863, d. 29 Sep 1947

Last Edited

23 Jun 2012

Birth*

David B. O'Daffer was born on 13 April 1890 at Marion, Ohio.^1,2

Milit-Beg*

He began military service on 26 May 1917 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, American Expeditionary Forces 13 Jul 1917 to 16 Apr 1919, promoted to Sergeant 22 Nov 1918.³

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 7 May 1919; honorable discharge.³

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 Crawford, Ohio, in the household of David Morris O'Daffer; ED 2, Sheet 2, owned farm, occupation farmer, 1 son at home.⁴

Census*

David B. O'Daffer appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at Crawford, Ohio, Ed 2, Sheet 2, living with parents, occupation farm laborer.⁴

Marriage*

He married M. Elizabeth Dunbar on 3 May 1922 at Washington, Ohio; by Frank N. Lynch, pastor, First Methodist Church.^5,6

Census

David B. O'Daffer and M. Elizabeth Dunbar appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Bucryus, Crawford, Ohio, ED 17-9, sheet 8B, occupation salesman-silo company, renting-$30 month, no radio, no children, sister in law Mary C. Dunbar, age 25, b. OH living with them.⁵

Death*

David B. O'Daffer died on 14 December 1974 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, at age 84; married.^2,7

Family

M. Elizabeth Dunbar b. 23 Apr 1892, d. 10 Jan 1977

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S62] Unknown agency, Ohio Military Men 1917-18.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98, Vol. 21917, certificate 091246.

Charles Ulysses Pugsley¹

M, b. February 1867

Last Edited

24 Aug 2004

Birth*

Charles Ulysses Pugsley was born in February 1867 at Ohio.²

Marriage*

He married Clara Belle O'Daffer, daughter of Joseph O'Daffer and Malinda Heffner, on 15 December 1898 at Garnett Twp., Anderson, Kansas.^2,3

Census*

Charles Ulysses Pugsley appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Lincoln, Anderson, Kansas, ED 49, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, married 2 years, no children.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Lincoln Twp., Anderson, Kansas, ED 24, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 1 child, 1 living.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at Monroe Twp., Anderson, Kansas, ED 26, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Monroe Twp., Anderson, Kansas, ED 7, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $5,000, no children at home.⁵

Family

Clara Belle O'Daffer b. 27 Jan 1873, d. 7 May 1932

Child

Ethel May Pugsley^4,6 b. 10 Nov 1902

Citations

[S32] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Sealed Ancestral File, Film No. 2078030.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S155] Terese Lindquist, Anderson County Kansas Marriages, Book D, page 361.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S59] Karen Feisel, "Karen Feisel Ancestral File", Ancestral File.

Scott Pardoe Hilliard¹

M, b. 22 October 1888, d. November 1970

Last Edited

23 Jun 2012

Birth*

Scott Pardoe Hilliard was born on 22 October 1888 at Watsontown, Northumberland, Pennsylvania.^2,1,3

Marriage*

He married Inez Belle O'Daffer, daughter of Charles Fremont O'Daffer and Ethalinda Emma Correll, on 31 August 1913 at Van Wert, Ohio; by Jesse Swank, Minister.^4,1,2

Census

Scott Pardoe Hilliard appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at Rensselaer, Jasper, Indiana, ED 86, sheet 13A, occupation merchant, owned home, 1 child at home.⁵

Census*

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Rensselaer, Jasper, Indiana, ED 10, sheet 4B, occupation merchant-electrical store, owned home valued at $6,000, radio, 1 child at home.²

Death*

He died in November 1970 at Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, at age 82; buried at Woodland Union Cemetery in Van Wert County, Ohio.^6,3

Family

Inez Belle O'Daffer b. 7 Apr 1888, d. Nov 1966

Child

Hellen L. Hilliard² b. 3 Jan 1914, d. 25 Dec 2002

Citations

[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Woodland, Van Wert, Ohio.

Victor Ray Phares^1,2

M, b. 30 March 1897, d. 10 September 1936

Last Edited

23 Jun 2012

Birth*

Victor Ray Phares was born on 30 March 1897 at Greentown, Howard, Indiana; death certificate says Shelby County, Indiana.^3,2

DraftWW1*

On 3 June 1918 Victor Ray Phares registered for the draft at Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by J.A. Coleman, as a state co. agent, at Goshen, Indiana, nearest relative was J.W. Phares.³

Census*

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio, ED 8, sheet 1B, occupation county agent-farm bureau, single, rooming with Ethalinda Odaffer.⁴

Marriage*

He married Nelle Elizabeth O'Daffer, daughter of Charles Fremont O'Daffer and Ethalinda Emma Correll, on 21 June 1930 at Van Wert, Ohio;
"Popular Couple Exchange Marriage Vows in Pretty Home Wedding"
The marriage of Victor R. Phares, Van Wert county agricultural agent, to Miss Nelle E. O'Daffer, daughter of Mrs. C.F. O'Daffer, of East Sycamore street, was solemnized Saturday afternoon at the home of the bride's mother. The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Earle M. Elisworth, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, at the presence of the immediate relatives of the couple. The bride was charming in a gown of poudre blue chiffon. Her only article of adornment was a strand of crystal beads, a gift of the groom. Her bouquet, shower effect, was of Columbia roses, snapdragons and delphiniums. A buffet luncheon was served following the wedding service. Bouquets of roses and delphiniums were employed with pretty effect in the decoration of the home. Mr. Phares has been agricultural agent of Van Wert county for the past eighteen months and his bride has been engaged in secretarial work in the general offices of the Central Manufacturer's Mutual Insurance Company. Mr. and Mrs. Phares have gone to Northern points on a honeymoon trip and will be at home after July 15 at 324 North Washington street. The out-of-town guests were: Mrs. and Mrs. J.W. Phares, parents of the groom; Misses Jessie and Vada Phares and Guy Phares, of Waynesdale, Indiana, Mr. and Mrs. Scott P. Hilliard and daughter, Helen of Rennselaer, Indiana, Mrs. and Mrs. Jean C. Hiestand and sons, Jean and Billy, of LeRoy, Mr. and Mrs. D.M. O'Daffer, of Columbus.^5,6,1

Death*

Victor Ray Phares died on 10 September 1936 at Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio, at age 39; buried at Woodland Union Cemetery.^7,2

Family

Nelle Elizabeth O'Daffer b. 11 Dec 1891

Citations

[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S813] Van Wert Daily Bulletin, 3 June 1930.
[S56] Ohio Death Certificate Index, Vol. 8254, Certificate 60029, dated 9/10/xx.

Jean Carter Hiestand¹

M, b. 19 September 1893, d. 26 March 1959

Last Edited

23 Jun 2012

Birth*

Jean Carter Hiestand was born on 19 September 1893 at Ohio.^2,1

Marriage*

He married Helen Victoria O'Daffer, daughter of Charles Fremont O'Daffer and Ethalinda Emma Correll, on 6 September 1921 at Van Wert, Ohio; Helen was a school teacher; by Rev. Daniel McGurck.^2,1

Census*

Jean Carter Hiestand appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at LeRoy Village, Westfield Twp., Medina, Ohio, ED 26, sheet 3A, occupation assistant secretary-fire insurance, renting-$40 month, radio, 2 children at home.²

Death*

He died on 26 March 1959 at Medina, Ohio, at age 65.³

Family

Helen Victoria O'Daffer b. 29 May 1894, d. 30 Apr 2000

Children

Jean Carter Hiestand^2,4 b. 1922
William C. Hiestand² b. 1926

Citations

[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98, Medina, Vol. 15723, Cert. 20560.
[S35] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Pedigree Resource File, CD 6, Pin 861920.