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| THE ATHENS MESSENGER Athens Ohio August 27, 1863 McVey - Died on the 6th of July, 1863, in the Field Hospital of the Eleventh Army Corps William D. McVey, son of J. R. and Rachel McVey, and a member of Company H, 75th Reg't O.V.I., in the 19th year of his age. The deceased was wounded at the battle near Gettysburg, on the 2nd of July, in the left lung. He lived but four day after he was wounded, during which time his sufferings were severe, until a few minutes before his death, when he passed away as on passing into a sleep. He volunteered about two years ago in a company raised by his brother-in-law, Dr. Earhart, of Albany. When he enlisted, his friends were fearful that he would not endure the hardships of a soldier's life, but he resolved to go, and at least lay down his life for his country. After he had been out about one year, he was offered an honorable discharge, but he would not accept it. His mother knowing that he was in very poor health, wrote to him urging to accept of a discharge. He replied, saying, "Mother I came out to fight for the old flag, and I will not leave the army as long as I can do anything towards putting down this wicked rebellion." As a son and brother he was obedient, kind and affectionate: as a soldier, his officers and companions in arms all bear testimony that he was brave, obedient and true, ever faithful and punctual in the discharge of every duty assigned him. He as acknowledged to be one of the bravest of the brave. He belongs to a truly patriotic family, having two brothers in the same company with him. He has laid down his life cheerfully as a sacrifice on the alter of this country, and is now numbered with those who have spilled their blood for their country, and long will his name be cherished. Though he sleep in a soldier's grave far from home, his friends have the consolation of knowing that he fell battling for the country's right. |
| THE ATHENS MESSENGER October 19, 1882 Mrs. Susan Frost died at her residence, near Frost station, on the 7th inst., aged nearly eighty-two years. Mrs. Frost was born near the mouth of Federal creek, this township, Dec. 27, 1800, and may well be classed as one of our old pioneers. Her husband, the late Herman Frost, Esq., was a soldier of the war of 1812. Her funeral was very largely attended, on Sunday, the 8th inst., as she was a woman who was noted for her consistent Christian character and charitable disposition. |
| The Athens Messenger July 30, 1863 BROWN - Died, Sabbath day, July 26, 1863, Hanson H. Brown, son of Mrs. P. Currier Brown, aged 10 years, 3 months and 26 days. His death was caused by tetanus, induced by a severe cut, received some two weeks since for a patent mower, whose movements he was watching with boyish curiosity. The cut was just above the heel, and near the ankle, almost entirely severing the heel and lower portion from the rest of the foot. The best surgical attendance was at once procured, and for a times some feeble hopes were entertained of his recovery; but soon all these vanished, and it was evident he could not long survive. He was only a child, fair, manly, intelligent and affectionate - a boy of bright promise. But he has passed away from earth, form its trials, its struggles, its temptations and its sins. At 5 o'clock P.M. on Monday a large concourse of sympathizing friends attended his funeral. A discourse was preached by the Rev. J.H. Pratt. |
| The Athens Messenger Jan. 25, 1883 ROBERT E. CONSTABLE Robert E. Constable was born in Chestertown, Kent county, Maryland, A.D. 1809, November 29th. It was there that he passed his infancy and boyhood attending college at home. In July, 1826, he came to Athens to become a student of the Ohio University. While a student he was noticed for his personal attractions and his proficiency in the study and use of the languages. He did not so far pursue his studies as to graduate, but well nigh completed the course as then laid down. On the 5th day of May, 1829, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth H. Barker, with whom he has happily lived unto the day of his death. After Mr. Constable's marriage he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1834 at Jackson, Ohio. He held office in Athens county at different times, being at one time recorder of the county, and at another, prosecuting attorney, which office he resigned for a more lucrative practice. As a lawyer he was marked with success in addressing a jury and was most specially adapted to the conducting of criminal cases. To those most nearly associated with him, it is sacred to recall his excellence as husband, father, grandfather and friend. We bear him to the grave in the reverence of his age and memory. |
| THE ATHENS MESSENGER December 16, 1880 MRS. LILLIAN A. DAVIS Mrs. Davis was the daughter of Mr. Hiram Armitage and was born near Athens, Ohio, March 23, 1858. Her childhood was spent on the farm; but her parents desiring to giver her the advantage of education, sent her in September, 1875, to the Ohio University. Here she at once took rank among the brightest and most successful students, standing first in most of her classes. At the same time her amiable disposition and pleasant manners won her many warm and devoted friends, some of whom were among those that she desired to have at her side in her dying hours. On the first of May, 1878, she was married to Mr. Clarence C. Davis. Their union, however, was destined to be a short one, for her husband was marked as the victim of mortal disease. She saw him wasting away under the pitiless form of consumption and with all the intensity of her heart she watched his fading life till it vanished in the darkness of death. Then it seemed as if the light of her own life had gone out. She found no solace for her sorrow, but day and night she grieved over her loss. The effect was soon manifest in the failing of her own health. The same inexorable hand that had carried her husband away was laid upon her. For several months she was confined to her room. She died at her father's house during the night of Tuesday, December 7th, and the services for her funeral were held at the same place on the following Thursday. Her death has broken the bonds of some warm friendships and has made some hearts desolate. But the memory of her life will itself be a tender consolation. |
| The Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio Feb. 1st, 1883 Death of Another Good Citizen Mr. Orin Gillett, a well known farmer of this township, died at this late residence about two miles northwest of Athens, last Sunday after a brief illness of inflamation of the bowels. The deceased was a native of Athens township and was born on the farm on which he died, and on which he lived during his entire life. He was in his 67th year at the time of his death and had ever commanded the warm esteem of all who knew him by his strict probity and correct moral and christian principles. His funeral on Tuesday, the services of which were conducted by Rev. Cyrus Rose, is referred to as one of the largest attended of recent occurrence in this county. By his death our community sustains the loss of one of its best citizens. |
| The Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio February 3, 1881 COL. R. W. JONES Col. R. W. Jones, editor and proprietor of the Athens Journal, on Saturday, 29th of January, 1881, laid down the burden of life. Strong in body and able in mind, it seemed early for him to depart. He was a native of Belmont county, Ohio, and has lived a busy life, first in this State, then Pennsylvania, then again in Ohio. His experience took a wide and varied range in business and an editor. His sickness was brief, lasting but about twelve days, although the insidious invasion of disease must have been much longer. His malady, softening of the brain, from the time it defined itself made rapid progress, hence his conscious suffering was but little. His mind seemed darkened nearly out, but occasionally reason, like a flickering light, enthroned itself for a moment, then he knew the members of his family and named them, and often called his daughter Jennie, he loved so well, and who was much occupied with him in his editorial duties. He follows Charlie, Mollie, Ella and little Olivia, children gone before. His funeral sermon was preached at the Methodist Church, by Rev. M. V. B. Evans, after which his remains were followed by a large number of his friends and placed to rest in the beautiful Athens "village of the dead." |
| The Athens Messenger January 27, 1881 Mrs. Maria Cutler, daughter of Judge Walker, of Athens county, O., and mother of Mrs. dr. J. W. Fulton of this city died at the residence of the latter on Saturday morning last, about half -pat nine o'clock. Deceased was born at Cooperstown, New York, September 14th, 1801, and married in 1819 to Colonel Charles Cutler. She had six children, four daughters and two sons, Three daughters survive the mother to-wit: Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. Mary Sharp, of Kansas City and Ellen Sharp, residing at Sugar Grove, Fairfield county, O. Deceased had been living with there daughter here for several years past. Her death was rather sudden, as she had been up and about the house as usual the day before she died. The funeral service was held at Dr. Fulton's on Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Pratt officiating. |
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THE ATHENS MESSENGER James D. Ashton of Cannan township, well known to many of our citizens, died at this home near Harmony on Sunday about noon of typhoid fever. Mr. Ashton was an industrious man and an exemplary citizen. Only a few months ago he returned from Columbus where he was under the care of a surgeon for treatment of his eyes. He leaves a wife and one child. His funeral took place from Chark's Chapel on Monday and was largely attended by sympathizing friends. |
| THE ATHENS MESSENGER Athens, Ohio January 20, 1881 HENRY - Died in Bern township, Athens county, Ohio, Jan. 5th, 1881, Capt. Robert Henry, in the 84th year of his age. Mr. Henry was born of Irish parent in Chester county, Pa., on the 14th day of December, 1797, and came with his father's family to Newport, Washington county, in 1801. Five years later he removed to Warren, four miles below Harmar, and in the spring of 1817 came to what is now Bern township. He soon afterwards commenced clearing up his land, teaching school in winter and working on his farm in summer. He was united in marriage to Miss Lavina Glazier, Nov. 30th, 1826, by Judge George Walker, and at once settled on the farm where he continued to reside until the time of his death, a period of over fifty-four years. He united with the Presbyterian Church, of Amesville, at the time of its organization in 1832, and has remained an exemplary member of the church up to the time of his death. He was very affable, courteous and gentlemanly in his intercourse with mankind, and was respected by everybody for his candor, honesty, good sense and social qualities. During his life he held several local offices of trust and responsibility, but his natural bashfulness and retiring disposition prompted him to refuse places of this kind unless tendered him, under circumstances that left no doubt upon his mind that it was the earnest wish of his friends that he should accept. In 1826 he was commissioned by Governor Jeremiah Morrow, Captain of the 2nd Light Infantry Company in the first Bridage 3rd Division in the Militia of Ohio, which he held until July, 1830, when he resigned his commission. He leaves four sons and two daughters and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his death. His wife died twenty-three years ago. The cause of his death was very unusual. For a few years he has been afflicted with rheumatism, and for some time previous to his death had been somewhat worse and unable to walk but little. On the night of the 2nd inst. he rested as well as usual until three o'clock in the morning, when his sufferings became intense. Surgical aid being called and an examination made, it was found that his thigh bone was broken, caused by spasmodic contraction of the muscles. He was made as comfortable as possible, but died forty-eight hours afterward. His funeral sermon was preached by Rev. L.N. Woodruff, from 1st John, 3rd chapter and 2nd verse: "beloved now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him for we shall see him as he is." |
| THE ATHENS MESSENGER Athens, Ohio January 20, 1881 DEATH OF JUDGE JEWETT Judge Leonidas Jewett died at this residence in Columbus, Monday 17 inst., in the 71st year of his age. He had been a life-long resident of Athens county until within the past year, when he removed to Columbus for the purpose of engaging in the practice of his profession with his son, E. B. Jewett, Esq. Judge Jewitt was the son of Dr. Leonard Jewett, a prominent physician and surgeon, who came from Massachusetts to Athens, which then formed a part of Washington county, in 1802 and was a disquinguished leader among the early citizens of the county, who he served in the State Senate from 1806 to 1811. Judge Jewett was Auditor of this county from 1839 to 1843 and was again re-elected to the office in 1845, serving one term. On the death of his brother in law, Hon. Calvary Morris, in 1871, he was appointed by Gov. Noyes to fill the vacancy thereby occasioned in the office of Probate Judge of this county, to which position he was subsequently elected for the term of three years. At the expiration of his term, in 1875, he returned to his farm on the Plains, where her remained until his removal to Columbus, in 1880. Judge Jewett was three times married, his first wife being miss Desteiguer, of Canaan township, this county, his second Miss Robinson, of Marietta, and his third Miss berry, of Urbana, who survives him. He leaves two sons, Maj. L. M. and E. B. Jewett, both practicing attorneys, the eldest of who, Maj. Jewett, served Athens county ably and efficiently as Prosecuting Attorney for four years. Of his brothers Edgar P. alone survives him, Dr. Leonard and Joseph both having died several years ago. Judge Jewett was prominently connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church, taking a deep degree of interest in its welfare, contributing liberally to its support and serving in its councils with marked ability. He was as zealous a Mason as he was a Methodist and filled at different times during his life some of his most distinguished offices. At the time of his death he was a member of Mt. Vernon Commandery Knights Templar, having connected himself with that body on his taking up his residence in Columbus. The remains were brought to Athens, Wednesday evening, for interment. The funeral services took place this (Thursday) morning at the M. E. Church and were conducted by Rev. Joseph M. Trimble, of Columbus, assisted by Rev. M. V. B. Evans, the resident pastor after which the sorrowing friends and a large concourse of citizens followed all that was mortal of Leonidas Jewett to the beautiful new cemetery which his deceased friend and relative, Judge Morris, was so largely instrumental in securing and adorning as a home for our village dead. |
| The Athens Messenger July 4, 1878 PIERCE - Mrs. Jonathan Pierce died in Athens, O. on the 17th inst., aged 65 years and 8 months. Mrs. P. was a sister to Lucius Coe, of Jerseyville. Her maiden name was Mary Coe. She was born in Hartford, Conn., in the year 1815. In 1825 she moved with her parents to Greene county, New York, and in 1835 to Athens county. On January 13th, 1848, she was married to Jonathan Pierce, of Jerseyville, O. While in Athens county she was well known as Mary Coe, the school teacher. When 16 years of age she connected herself with the Presbyterian Church in New York, and she was a memer of the same church at McAuthur. She leaves a husband and four children, three brothers and one sister - Mrs. J.H. Harper, of Hartford City, W. Va., to mourn her sudden departure. |
| The Athens Messenger July 4, 1878 Carlos L. Brown - The announcement of Sunday evening last of the death of our young townsman. Mr. Carlos L. Brown, son of Henry T. Brown, Esq. was the occasion of general and profound sorrow in the community. Possessed in rare degree of the magnetism that draws friends, and of the characteristics, of mind and heart that retain them, there were none among the younger portion of the community who, perhaps, commanded in equal measure the warm esteem and respect of all who were brought into personal social and business relations with him. His funeral from the M.E. Church at 6 o'clock on Tuesday evening was attended by an immense concourse of our citizens as also, in a body, en uniform, by his late military comrades, the Athenian Guards, in which organization he held the position of Sergeant. All present attested by saddened look their grief in the melancholoy loss of one whom it is no empty utterance to say none named out to praise. The feeling discourse pronounced on this sad occasion by Rev. Jas. M. Norse forcibly presented for the imitation of the large number of young persons present the many youthful virtues and sound moral principles of him whos mortal remains were about to be committed to earth. The cortege that moved on foot and in carriages to the new cemetery was the largest that we have ever seen in Athens on a similar occasion. At the the grave the members of the Guard and of the 18th Regimental Band further mournfully typified their regard for their late companion by filing past and dropping each upon his casket a floral tribute. The deceased, we add, was in his 23rd year, and had been sick for about four weeks with the disease (typhoid fever) which resulted fatally. |
| The Athens Messenger July 4, 1878 Susie, daughter of Charles (deceased) and Fannie Dinsmore, was born Nov. 8th, 1857, then died of consumption near Coolville, Athens county, Ohio, June 2, 1881. In early life she united with the M.E. Church and professed saving faith in Christ as her Savior. The last few years of her life were years of marked spiritual growth. She faithfully used the means of grace and sought earnestly to live in favor with God. Her well worn bible, with many of her favorite passages marked, envidenced her love for the Divine word. She had an unusually sweet, hopeful spirit, and throught all her months of declining health she very largely maintained this spirit. She went with her aunt, Mrs. Merrick, to the South in hopes of regaining her health. She lived but a month after returning home. With a firm, serene faith she passed peacefully to her home above. Her father and an older sister had passed on before her months ago to give her a welcome to her heavenly rest. May her sorrowing friends meet them all at last. W.H. Gibbons |
| The Athens Messenger February 17, 1881 Mrs. Polly Frost died at ther residence near Coolville, Troy township, Feb. 9th, 1881, in her 87th year. She ranks as "one of the first settlers of Athens county", coming here from Massachusetts in 1797. Her father helped to erect the Barrow's grist mill a mile from the mouth of Federal Creek, the first mill of the kind in Athens county. When she came to our county there were but foot-paths between here and Athens, and the entire Hocking valley was covered by a dense forest, inhabited by panthers, bears, wolves and deer. Mrs. Frost was a very estimable woman, a good christian and withal, a devoted patroit. She had eight grandsons and one son in the Union army, the latter was starved to death at Andersonville prison, a victim of rebel barbarity. |
| The Athens Messenger July 4, 1878 Mr. Harvey G. Frost died at his residence in Rome township, May 3rd, 1881. |
| The Athens Messenger Nov. 25, 1880 Death of Hon. O. H. P. Scott Hon. O.H.P. Scott died at Farmington, Iowa, Sunday, Nov. 14, 1880. He was a brother of Mr. Alexander B. Scott, who died in Athens in Jan., 1866, and of Mr. Andrew Scott, who formerly lived in Athens and died at Stewart in Feb. 1879. He was himself well know in Athens at one time and is remembered by our older citizens. He was born in Belpre, O., in the year 1815, soon after the famous battle on Lake Erie, and was named for its hero. Most of his boyhood was spent in McConnelsville. When the improvement of the Muskingum River for slackwater navigation was commenced, he became a contractor and superintended a large part of the work. When this was done, he took the contract for the lower end of the Hocking Canal. That part of the canal lying within the corporate limits of Athens, the lock just west of the depot, and the State dam north of the lock, were built under his superintendence. The strength and solidity of the masonry of the lock was a subject of common remark when the stones were removed and placed in the foundation of the town hall. In 1842 he was married to Miss Ellen D. Fay, of McConnelsville. About 1854 he removed to Iowa, where he already contracted to build dams and locks in the Des Moines River. He built the stone work of the State Capitol and fulfilled contracts for similar work at St. Joseph, Mo. and other places. During the civil war he served with distinction as a captian and Major in the Third Iowa Cavalry. In 1877 he was elected a member of the Iowas legislature, a fact whch strongly illustrates his popularity, for he was a Democrat and his county has a large Republican majority. He died of a tumor in the stomach after suffering for several months. |
| The Athens Messenger Jan. 6, 1881 Mrs. Nancy Redman, popularly known here as Aunty Redman, in her 88th year, died at the residence of her son, C.E. Bell, in Athens, on New Year's evening, after brief illness. She had been a resident of this place about 13 years. Her services during the greater portion of which time being in active demand as a nurse, in which capacity she has served in many of our best known families. Among those present at her funeral was her son, J. Madison Bell, of Toledo, who is widely know in the State as the possessor of rare poetic ability |
| The Athens Messenger Jan. 6, 1881obit Miss Jane McElroy, of Albany, this county, a most estimable lady, a sister of Mrs. W. W. Kurtz, of Athens, died on Sunday morning last, following a protracted illness, of heart disease. - The deceased, we are informed, was about fifty years of age. Her funeral took place on Tuesday and was largely attended, a large number of friends of the family being present from Athens |
| The Athens Messenger Jan. 6, 1881 NELLIE A. PUTNAM - Nellie A., daughter of David and Lucia J. Putnam, died in Athens at the residence of her grandmother, Mrs. Harriet B. Smith, Jan. 5, 1881. She was born July 20, 1873, and for more than seven years had been a light and a joy in the home of her parents. An only child, beautiful in person, and bright and active in mind, she was the object of peculiar affection. Love, honor, was tempered with judicious discipline, which preserved her from the danger that always surrounds the child who has no brother or sister. She was very innocent; her disposition and manners were gentle; she had been taught to obey in thought as well as act; and though undemonstrative in the expression of it, she showed at times that she had a deeply affectionate nature. She had a singular habit for one so young, to gain control of herself. If, when she was reproved or had to make some sacrifice, she found that she was likely to give way to her feelings, she would turn suddenly away and run from the house. In a little while she would return as bright and happy as though nothing unpleasant had occurred. She early grew fond of books, and was anxious to learn. She exhibited also superior mental capacity. A gentleman who knew her intimately and is well qualified to judge, has expressed the opinion that if she had lived she would have excelled in intellectual attainments. Her sweet face, her robust, elastic form, her cheerful voice, her reserved, but tender love, are to be known no more. For seven years and more they have been unfolding under parental culture and care; but now they are blighted forever. The seven years and more they have been speaking their silent, unconcious prophecies; but, alas! those prophecies have forever failed. No; they have not failed. Already they have begun a higher fulfillment. Her earthly life is ended and her earthly home is desolate. But in our Father's house are many mansions; and there she as begun a more glorious life, and there she has entered a home more sweet, more happy, and more enduring than any home of earth. W.H. Scott. Athens, Jan. 10th, 1881 |
| The Athens Messenger Jan. 6, 1881 Gillette- Lydia Gillett, (nee Matheny) was born August 28th, 1822, died Dec. 30th, 1880. She was married to Orin Gillett, Jan. 11th, 1852, joined the United Brethren Church in February, 1859, was very patient during her long and painful illness, and leaves a husband and one son to mourn her loss. "Soon we'll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease." |
| The Athens Messenger June 27, 1878 Mrs. Maria Perril died at her residence in this place at an early hour on Friday morning after a lingering illness, which she bore throughout with uncomplaining patience and resignation. The very large attendance at her funeral, which took place from the M.E. Church on Sunday afternoon, attested the high esteem in which she was justly held in the community. |
| The Athens Messenger July 11, 1878 BUCKLEY - At Nelsonville, Athens county, Ohio, On Monday, July 1st, 1878, of quick consumption, Kate Clarence Buckley, in the 19th year of her age. The deceased was the oldest daughter of Asher and Margaret Buckley, of this place, and was a general favorite among her friends and acquaintances, possessed of a genial and affectionate disposition, she had during the few months of her residence here endeared herself to an unusually large number of acquaintances. Her native wit, vivacity of manner and more than ordinary intelligence making her always a welcome guest at the social circle or by the family fireside. Miss Buckley was an attendant upon both the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches and in assisting these societies at several entertainments her bright genius and extraordinary talents formed a marked feature of the evening's exercises. That "Death loves a shining mark" was truly exemplified in her case. She was buried beside her brother at Coolville, her former home on Tuesday, the 2nd inst., and as the clods of the valley fell upon her coffin, we could but think that she had only gone before and that we too must shortly follow. Surely "this life is but a span." |
| The Athens Messenger July 11, 1878 MOORE - at her residence near Athens on the morning of the 3rd inst., after an illness of four years. Mrs. Hannah L. Moore, Wife of Mr. John J. Moore, aged 45. CLIFFORD - At his residence in Caanan township, Athens Co., July 6th, 1878, of consumption, Wellington Clifford, aged 56 years, 8 months, and 21 days. |
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Name of Deceased: Prof. C. B. Hitchcock County Name: Athens State: Ohio Submitters Name: Jim Langan Obit: Many of his old friends and pupils in Meigs county will be shocked to know of the death, at Coolville, Ohio of Prof. C. B. Hitchcock.. Leaving home at 81/2 A.M. Wednesday Nov 2nd., he went down street, did an errand or two, and then went to the house of Mr. Cole, where he began giving a music lesson. During the progress of the lesson, he suddenly fell to the floor, and although the physician living directly opposite was summoned with all speed, he only gasped two or three times and there was no pulsation of the heart or wrist after he arrived. His death was presumably from congestion of the brain. Prof. Hitchcock came to this country in 1848 since which time, with the exception of five years spent in the west, he has taught music, mostly in Athens, Washington and Meigs counties. He was born in Hawley, Mass. March 16th, 1825. He leaves a wife, whom he married in Vermont and three children. His aged parents, the father aged 84 and his mother more than 70 and their only surviving child, Mrs Martin Hecox of Chester. His pastor, Rev. T. C. Walker conducted the exercises and his much loved Glee Club sang the anthem which he had selected to have sung Thanksgiving Day, which was singulary appropriate. The large concourse of sorrowing friends who were in attendance at his funeral testified to the universal esteem and mourning of the community and many others. |
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Athens Messenger August 2, 1928
DIES IN ORBISTON
NELSONVILLE, Aug. 2.--Edward Simmers, 70, died yesterday at his home in Orbiston. Funeral arrangements have not been completed awaiting the arrival of a son from Oklahoma.
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Athens Messenger August 3, 1928
EDWARD SIMMERS DIES ON THURSDAY
Succumbs At Age of 72 in Orbiston: is Unexpected CHAUNCEY, Aug. 3.--Edward
Simmers, 72, father of Clarence Simmers, this city, and Mrs. Logan Lester, Betsy Lane, Kentucky formerly of Chauncey, succumbed at his home in Orbiston. Although he had been in failing health, his death came unexpectedly, being due to a heart attack.
Mr. Simmers had been a resident of Orbiston for many years. Besides his wife he leaves the following children: Mrs. Bernice Keaton, the Plains, Mrs. Effie Lester, Betsy Lane, Kentucky, Clarence Simmers, Chauncey, and John Simmers, with the navy, and John in Oklahoma. Funeral arrangements have not been completed awaiting the arrival of the son from Oklahoma. * Note
Edward Simmers was the father of Clarence who served in the
WWI, and the grandfather of my uncle Kenneth Simmers born in Athens Co., OH.
Edward Simmers--born February 14, 1852, died August 01, 1928 (76y5m17d), buried Buchtel Cemetery
Eliza Verigan Simmers--born August 10, 1853, died December 11, 1937 (84y4m1d), buried Buchtel Cemetery.
[Edward Simmers married Eliza Verigan, daughter of Francis "Frank" Verigan and his wife Hannah Eppiheimer/Oppenheimer. Eliza Verigan Simmers had 7 children, only 4 surviving in the 1900 census, John, Effie, Bernice, & Clarence. Son John Simmers is mentioned twice in the obituary, he was in the Navy and probably stationed in Oklahoma.]
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Athens Messenger
August 1936
Mrs. George Sofronco Dies at Home in Dover
After Long Illness.
CHAUNCEY -- Mrs. George
Sofronco, age 66, for many years a resident of Chauncey, died
Saturday night at 8 o'clock at the family home here following an illness
with diabetes. She had been bedfast the last six weeks.
Rosary will be recited at the residence this evening at 7 o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock from St. Paul's Catholic Church, Athens. Mrs. Sofronco is survived by her husband and three children, Mrs. Anna Earich, Millfield, and Mrs. Elizabeth Dickerson and George Sofronco, Jr., both of Chauncey.
CHAUNCEY -- Funeral services for Mrs.
Anna Kandalik Sofronco, age 66, wife of George Sofronco, Sr., for
more than 30 years a resident of Chauncey, were held Tuesday at 9:30
a.m. from St. Paul's Catholic Church, Athens, conducted by Rev. Fr.
Carney. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Athens. Mrs.
Sofronco is survived by her husband, one son, George, Jr., and two
daughters, Mrs. Adolph Earich, Millfield, and Mrs. Emmett Dickerson,
Chauncey, and a number of grandchildren. A large number of
Chauncey friends attended the funeral.
(Anna Kandalik Sofronco died August 15, 1936)
Athens Messenger
July 1952
Isaac Palmer Dies, Aged 69
NELSONVILLE -- Isaac Palmer,
69, a resident of Mill St., Chauncey, died last night at Sheltering Arms
Hospital, Athens.
A native of Jackson County, he was a retired coal miner. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Fannie Palmer; six sons, Lewis, Clyde, Floyd, Robert and Richard, all of Cleveland and Austin of Salem, N. Y.; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Earich of Millfield, Mrs. Maude Kaufman and Miss Stella Palmer of Cleveland; a brother, Robert Palmer of Trimble and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Chauncey Church of God by the Rev. Clarence Way. Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. Friends may call at the Stout funeral home, Nelsonville, at any time.
(Isaac J. Palmer died July 30, 1952)
Mrs. Isaac J. Palmer
Mrs. Fannie Palmer, 91, of 1570 E. Main St., Lancaster, died Sunday morning at her home. The widow of Isaac J. Palmer, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Evan (Betty) Earich, Millfield, O.; four sons, Austin, Lancaster, Lewis, San Antonio, Tex., Clyde, Olmstead Falls, O. and Richard Palmer, of Euclid; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Emma Mendenhall, Springfield; brother, Frank Mates, Springfield; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Maude F. Kaufman in August, 1979. Funeral service will be Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., in the chapel of the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home; the Rev. Bryan Thomas officiating; burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. Friends may call today, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., at the funeral home.
(Fannie Mates Palmer died August 31, 1980 in
Lancaster, Ohio)
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