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     Joseph F Rohenkohl was born in 1818, in Hausstette, Niedersachsen, Germany. He was the son of Johan Frederick Rohenkohl and Anna Maria Gertrude Rieman. He is listed in the census as Johan Frederick Rohenkohl's son on the 18 November 1850 Census in New Vienna, Iowa.¹

     Bernard Niese was born on 16 February 1818. He was the son of Maria Gertrud (?). Bernard Niese was listed on the passenger list of the Ship Howard with Maria Gertrud (?) and George Henry Niese arriving at New York on 15 October 1836. This ship departed from Hamburg. On Tuesday, 11 June 1839 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 21, Bernard Niese married Catherine Lefken.¹ Bernard is the head of a family on the 12 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.²

     Baby Anselm was baptized on 10 April 1818 in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No first name is given in the record.¹ Baby died on 10 April 1818 in Altdorf, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.² He was the son of Anton Anselm and Mary Sabina Anselm.

     Johan Heinrich Lefken was born on 4 June 1818, in Glandorf, Niedersachsen, Germany. He was the son of Johan Henrich Lefken and Anna Catherina Elizabeth Rasche. On Tuesday, 10 January 1843 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, at age 24, Johan Heinrich Lefken married Theresia Hundepohl, age 26. Johan is the head of a family on the 9 August 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹ Johan is the head of a family on the 22 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹ He died on 29 March 1888 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 69.

     Mary Margarette Daenninger was born in July 1818. She was listed on the passenger list of the Ship Albany to New York with Heribert Herb and Cecelia Anselm on 4 August 1843 They left Le Harve when Amalia Herb was three months old (May 1843) and arrived in New York August 4, 1843. Captain of the Albany was James Watson.¹ On Monday, 23 February 1846 in Holy Angels in Sandusky, Ohio, USA, at age 27, Mary Margarette Daenninger married Fidelis Uhl, age 22, son of Melchior Uhl and Theresa Geiger. Witnesses were Michael and Rosa Uhl.² As of 23 February 1846, her married name was Mary Margarette Uhl (Dindinger). Mary Margarette Daenninger is listed as Fidelis Uhl's wife on the 17 December 1850 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.³ Mary Margarette Daenninger is listed as Fidelis Uhl's wife on the 10 August 1860 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.⁴ Mary Margarette Daenninger is listed as Fidelis Uhl's wife on the 1 August 1870 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.⁵ Mary Margarette Daenninger is listed as Fidelis Uhl's wife on the 8 June 1880 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.⁶ Mary Margarette Daenninger is listed as Fidelis Uhl's wife on the 5 June 1900 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.⁷ Mary Margarette Daenninger died on 6 April 1904 in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA at age 85.
Sandusky Register of April 7, 1904 reports "Mrs. Mary Uhl, wife of Fidelis Uhl, died at the family home at Uhl's corners, Perkins Township, at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning, aged 86 year. Mrs. Uhl had been ill for some time. She is survived by her aged husband and five sons and one daughter. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church".^8,9,10 She was buried on 8 April 1904 in St. Mary's Cemetery in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.¹⁰

     John Rieman was born in Krimpenfort, Niedersachsen, Germany on 29 July 1818.¹ He was the son of John Rieman and Mary Schoene. He was baptized in Sankt Gertrud in Lohne, Niedersachsen, Germany on 31 July 1818. Godparents - Johan Henrich Rieman and Anna Maria Schoene.¹ His baptism name was Johan Henrich Riemann. John Rieman emigrated with John Rieman and Mary Schoene in April 1832 from Vestrup, Vechta, Niedersachsen, Germany; The ship bringing the family to the U.S. landed in Baltimore. They traveled from Baltimore to Pittsburg on foot following a four mule team hauling their baggage. From Pittsburg, they traveled by boat to Cincinnati.² John Rieman, Mary Schoene, Clementine Rieman and Mary Rieman were included in the indenture agreement signed by John Rieman in Bremen, Freie Hansestadt Bremen, Germany, on 14 April 1832. John Herman Rieman signed an indenture agreement to his brother-in-law, Johan Frederick Rohenkohl, on 14 April 1832. "John Herman Reiman, his wife and four children are indentured to Mr. John Fred. Rohenkohl, for 80 Bremen dollars (64 Spanish dollars) at 5% interest." This was the cost of their passage from Bremen to Baltimore/Cincinnati.³ On Thursday, 4 June 1840 in Holy Trinity in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, at age 21, John Rieman married Clara Mehring, age 20, daughter of Bernhardt Heinrich Friederich Mehring and Maria Margaretha Bartel. John Henry Riemann to Mary Clara Mehrig, marriage performed by Fr. Martin Henni. Witnesses Anna M. Mehring and M. Lefvie.^4,5 John Rieman was naturalized on 24 September 1840 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA. He and Clara Mehring had 9 children. On 26 January 1843 in Ottawa Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA, he bought 80 acres, in section 18 of range one north, seven east (Ottawa Twnsp). from John Rieman, his father.⁶ John is the head of a family on the 20 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. John ("Remon") 31 and Mary C. 29 with their children: John F. 9, Mary C. 7, Herman I. 4, Dinah 2. Value of real estate = $500. Farm was located in section 18 on the northwest edge of Ottawa Township, Putnam County.⁷ On 9 August 1856 he bought 40 acres in section 26 of Greensburg Township for $400. from John Bates of Cincinnati. Deed recorded Nov 10, 1856. On 30 October 1857 in Greensburg Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA, he sold 10 acres in section 26 for $150 to. John is the head of a family on the 13 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Listed as J.H. Rieman, 42, from Oldenburg with wife, Clarissa, 40, from Hanover and their children (all born in Ohio): Francis 19, Herman 14, Henry 9, Diana 12, Mary 17, Anna 4. Also there is a Mary Rieman 14 listed next door with the Schlaters. Value of real estate = $2000. Value of personal estate = $500.⁸ On 5 June 1865 in Greensburg Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA, he bought 80 acres in section 16 for $104.80 from the State of Ohio. On 8 January 1868 in Greensburg Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA, he sold 20 acres in section 15 and 60 acres in section 16 to Frank Rieman. John is the head of a family on the 10 August 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. John 52 and Clara 50 with their children: John 25, Henry 20, Anna 14, Agnes (Ignatius) 10. Value of real estate = $3700. Value of personal estate = $707.⁹ John is the head of a family on the 4 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. John H. 62 and Clara 60 living with son Ignatius 19 and granddaughter Lena 13.¹⁰ He made a will in Glandorf, Putnam, Ohio, USA, on 6 July 1883. "I, John H. Riemann of Ottawa Township, County of Putnam and State fo Ohio, being..." Witnessed by J.W. Ellerbrock, J.H. Uphaus and Henry Jervers. Left the farm to his son, Ignatius, having settled land and money on the other children prior to his death..¹¹ John died on 21 February 1896 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 77.¹² He was buried on 24 February 1896 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹²
Biography: Per Wilhelmina Rieman Meyer they immigrated in 1832. According to family tradition, they landed at Baltimore and traveled to Pittsburg with a four mule team to haul their luggage. They then went down the Ohio River by boat to Cinncinati where they remained until 1837. They then relocated to Putnam County. The walk from Cincinnati to Glandorf took one week. They settled on property in section 18 of Ottawa Township, Putnam County.

     Bernard Mersman was born in Hauenhorst, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany on 7 August 1818.¹ He was baptized on 7 August 1818 in Sankt Dionysius in Rheine, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. His baptism name was John Bernard Mersman. He was the son of Johan Gerhard Mersman and Catherina Rahmeier. In 1841 Bernard Mersman immigrated from Rheine, Germanyto.^2,3 On Wednesday, 27 May 1846 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 27, Bernard Mersman married Julia Bockhold, age 17, daughter of John Bockhold and Eleanor (?).⁴ Bernard is the head of a family on the 19 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Bernard 31 and his wife Julia 20 are living with their son, Gerhart, 1. Bernard's occupation is "merchant". Value of their real estate is $800. Both Bernard and his wife are natives of Germany.⁵ Bernard declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States on 30 December 1856.⁶ Bernard is the head of a family on the 11 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Bernard 42 and his wife Julia 22 are living with their children: Bernard 7, Henry 5, and Joseph 2. Frederick ?, 18, a native of Baden is living with them. Bernard and his wife are natives of Prussia. Bernard's occupation is "merchant". Value of their real estate is $2000. Value of their personal property is $2000.⁷ "The Glandorf Woolen Mill located on the east side of South Main Street was established in 1865 by Bernard Mershman, William Ellerbrock, John H. Uphaus and in 1896 was owned by the firm of Ellerbrock, Uphaus & Co. superintended by George H. Uphaus. The Woolen Mills kept on hand or manufactured to order cloth, cashmere, jeans, blankets, satinets, flannels and knitting yarns. They sold for cash or in exchange for wool and tallow." A Glandorf Album by Michael E. Leach, pg 114 with photo. Bernard died on 10 July 1866 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 47. Listed in the Glandorf St. John the Baptist Church, Register of Deaths for 1866, age 48.⁸ He was buried on 10 July 1866 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.⁸

      Franciska Feldhake was also known as Franciska Feldhage. She was born in Höckel, Niedersachsen, Germany on 28 October 1818. She was the daughter of Johan Bernard Feldhake and Anna Adelheid Sall. Maria Francisca Feldhage was baptized on 29 October 1818 in St. Katherina in Voltlage, Niedersachsen, Germany. Godparents: Anna Elisabeth Overberg, Margaretha Elisabeth Schwierling and Heinrich Heidemann.¹ Her baptism name was Maria Francisca Feldhage. She was listed on the passenger list of the Ship Maria Brandt to New York on 29 June 1837.² On Monday, 4 September 1837 in Canton, Ohio, USA, at age 18, Franciska Feldhake married Joseph Rudolph Siefker, age 25, son of Joseph Rudolf Siefker and Catherine Elizabeth Sanders. Married by Doctor Frank Hoffman, Catholic Priest.³ As of 4 September 1837, her married name was Franciska Siefker (Feldhake). Franciska Feldhake is listed as Joseph Rudolph Siefker's wife on the 1840 Census in Perry Township, Ohio.⁴ Franciska Feldhake became Maria Anna Francisca Fenger's godparent at her baptism in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 6 August 1841.⁵ Franciska Feldhake became Herman Vogeding's godparent at his baptism in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 8 February 1847.⁵ Franciska Feldhake is listed as Joseph Rudolph Siefker's wife on the 24 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁶ Franciska Feldhake is listed as Joseph Rudolph Siefker's wife on the 16 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁷ Franciska is the head of a family on the June 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Frances 51, a widow, head-of-household, is living with her children John 26, a farmer; Joseph 24, George (Anthony?) 17, Elizabeth 14 and Lena 8. Value of real estate = $5000. Value of personal estate = $880.⁸ Joseph Siefker was one of the largest landowners in Putnam County. After his death, his widow, Franciska, worked to keep all the land in the family. Two of her sons are living on the home place in 1880. Franciska is the head of a family on the 15 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Francisca, 63, occupation = keeping house. Living with son, Anthony (34) and daughter, Lana (19).⁹ Franciska died on 28 July 1888 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 69.¹⁰ She was buried on 30 July 1888 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹⁰

     Caroline Smith was born in Herschweiler-Petersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany on 31 October 1818. She was baptized in Brücken (Pfalz), Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany on 1 November 1818. Margaretha Carolina Schmitt baptised November 1, 1818, Parents: Joannis Nicolai Schmitt and Mariae Eingieser, Roman Catholic.¹ She was the daughter of Nicolaus Smith and Mary Eingieser. Her baptism name was Margaretha Carolina Schmidt. Caroline Smith was listed on the passenger list of the Ship Silvie de Grasse to New York with Nicolaus Smith and Mary Eingieser on 24 August 1835.² On Sunday, 20 October 1839 in St. Alphonsus Liguori in Peru, Ohio, USA, at age 20, Caroline Smith married John Martin. John Martin to Miss Caroline Schmied.^3,4 As of 20 October 1839, her married name was Caroline Martin (Smith). Caroline died on 2 February 1840 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA at age 21. She was buried on 4 February 1840 in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA. Her tombstone reads "Caroline Smith Martin (daughter of N and A.M. Smith) died Feb. 2, 1840, age 22 years."⁵

     Maria Anna Berning was born on 27 November 1818, in Borghorst, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹ She was the daughter of Johan Henrich Berning and Anna Maria Mersmann. Maria Anna Berning was listed on the passenger list of the Ship Elizabeth with Johan Henrich Berning and Anna Maria Mersmann on 1 August 1840.

     Johan Bernard Knüeve was baptized on 20 December 1818 in Klosterholte, Haselünne, Niedersachsen, Germany. Godparents - Anton Knueven and Euphemia Maria Arling.¹ His baptism name was Johan Bernard Knüeve. He was the son of John Bernard Eilard Knueven and Catherina Angela Arling. He is listed in the census as Catherina Angela Arling's son on the 1836 Census in Haverbeck, Meppen, Niedersachsen. In June 1839Bernard Knueven immigrated from the Osnabruck region of Germany to Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA, per his declaration of intent dated 30 Nov 1853. He was employed as a worker in a brick yard in Cincinnati.² On 5 January 1841 in Pleasant Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA, he bought 40 acres in section 5 1S 7E (Pleasant Twnsp) for $160 from Theodor Myer.³ On Thursday, 30 October 1845 in Old St. Mary's Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, at age 26, Bernard Knueven married Anna Maria Hueve, age 19, daughter of Bernard Herman Hueve and Anna Maria Elisabeth Loebbers.^1,4 On 5 December 1849 in Pleasant Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA, he bought 40 acres in section 15 for $150. On 8 December 1850 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA he bought 143 acres in section 18 of 1N 7E (Ottawa Twnsp) for $1500 from Bernard Herman Hueve.⁵ Bernard declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States on 30 November 1853.⁶ As of 1860, Bernard Knueven was also known as Barney Knueven. Bernard is the head of a family on the 14 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Bernard 40 and his wife Mary 35 are living with their children: Elisabeth 13, Bernard 9, John 6, Henry 4, Joseph 2, Anna 6 months. Bernard's mother-in-law, Mary E. Hueve, 71, is living with them.⁷ Bernard is the head of a family on the 10 August 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Barney Niffen 50 and Mary 46 from Prussia are living with their children: Barney 19, Henry 17, John 14, Joseph 12, Augustus 8, Dena 6 and Theodore 4. All the children were born in Ohio. Value of their real estate is $1100 and of their personal property $894. They are living next door to Henry Riepenhoff, 50 and his family.⁸ On 7 February 1871 in Liberty Township, Ohio, USA he bought 80 acres in section 20 for $842. Bernard is the head of a family on the 30 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Bernard 60 born in Hannover, and his wife Mary 54 born in Prussia, are living with their children: Joseph 22, August 18, Dina 16, and Theodore 14.⁹ He made a will in Ottawa Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA, in 1881. At that time he owned 480 acres in three townships. Bernard died on 19 November 1886 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 67. He was buried on 21 November 1886 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹⁰

     Joanna Aleida Schmenk was born on 28 December 1818, in Bocholt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Heinrich Schmenk and Joanna Buening.

     Angela Sprehe was born in 1819. Circa 1840, Angela Sprehe married B. H. Nienberg. As of circa 1840, her married name was Angela Nienberg (Sprehe). Angela Sprehe and B. H. Nienberg had 5 children. Angela Sprehe is listed as B. H. Nienberg's wife on the 21 July 1860 Census in Minster, Ohio.¹

     Franz Brinkman was born in 1819, in Glandorf, Niedersachsen, Germany. He was the son of Johann Rudolph Brinkmann and Anna Elisabeth Johanns Bergmann. Franz Brinkman was on the passenger list of the Ship Edwina to Baltimore on 20 June 1843.¹ On Saturday, 18 November 1843 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Franz Brinkman married Agnes Anna Elizabeth Schlutter, daughter of ? Schlutter and Anna Maria (?).² Franz is the head of a family on the 20 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. They have three children, Dinah 7, Theresa 4, and Joseph six months.³ He died on 28 February 1890 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.⁴ He was buried on 2 March 1890 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.⁵

     Catherine Lefken was born in 1819. On Tuesday, 11 June 1839 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Catherine Lefken married Bernard Niese, age 21, son of Maria Gertrud (?).¹ As of 11 June 1839, her married name was Catherine Niese (Lefken). Catherine Lefken is listed as Bernard Niese's wife on the 12 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.²

     Marianna Elizabeth Leorttelket was born in 1819. In 1843 in Effingham, Illinois, USA, Marianna Elizabeth Leorttelket married John Herman Brummer, son of John Henry Brummer and Maria Meyer. As of 1843, her married name was Marianna Elizabeth Brummer (Leorttelket). Marianna Elizabeth Leorttelket was listed as John Henry Brummer's daughter-in-law on the 30 September 1850 Census in Effingham, Illinois.¹ Marianna Elizabeth Leorttelket is listed as John Herman Brummer's wife on the 17 July 1860 Census.²

     Rebecca (?) was born in 1819. In 1849, Rebecca (?) married G W Hoisington. Rebecca (?) is listed as G W Hoisington's wife on the 8 September 1870 Census in Metamora, Michigan.

     Anna Maria Riepenhoff was born in Wallenhorst, Niedersachsen, Germany on 25 January 1819. She was the daughter of Franz Heinrich Riepenhoff and Anna Catharina Maria Osterfeld. Anna died on 28 February 1895 in Wallenhorst, Niedersachsen, Germany at age 76.

     Anna Maria Neimann was baptized on 5 February 1819 in Bakum, Niedersachsen, Germany.¹ She was the daughter of Johan Casper Neimann and Anna Catherina Schoene. Anna Maria Neimann died on 5 March 1820 in Bakum, Niedersachsen, Germany at age 1.¹

     Franz Heinrich Riepenhoff was born in Wallenhorst, Niedersachsen, Germany on 4 March 1819. He was the son of Bernard Heinrich Riepenhoff and Anna Catherina Adelheid Wellmann.

     Anna Swartzengraber was born on 15 August 1819, in Fuchtorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Circa 1845 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Anna Swartzengraber married Johan Theodore Kuhlman, son of Johan Theodore Kuhlman and Anna Elizabeth Brokamp. Anna Swartzengraber died on 18 August 1877 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 58.

     Gerhard Henry Wischmeyer was born on 19 September 1819, in Welplage, Niedersachsen, Germany. He died on 22 June 1900 in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA at age 80. He was buried on 25 June 1900 in Holy Family Cemetery in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA.¹

     Clara Mehring was born in Hitzhausen, Ostercappeln, Niedersachsen, Germany on 11 November 1819. She was the daughter of Bernhardt Heinrich Friederich Mehring and Maria Margaretha Bartel. Anna Maria Clara Mering was baptized on 14 November 1819 in St. Lambertus in Ostercappeln, Niedersachsen, Germany. Godparents = Maria Gertrud Witwe? Mehring, Clara Bartel, Everd Heinrich Seger.¹ Her baptism name was Anna Maria Clara Mering. Clara could speak French fluently.² She was listed on the passenger list of the Brig Neptune to New York with Bernhardt Heinrich Friederich Mehring and Maria Margaretha Bartel on 23 August 1836.³ On Thursday, 4 June 1840 in Holy Trinity in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, at age 20, Clara Mehring married John Rieman, age 21, son of John Rieman and Mary Schoene. John Henry Riemann to Mary Clara Mehrig, marriage performed by Fr. Martin Henni. Witnesses Anna M. Mehring and M. Lefvie.^4,5 As of 4 June 1840, her married name was Clara Rieman (Mehring). Clara Mehring and John Rieman had 9 children. Clara Mehring is listed as John Rieman's wife on the 20 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁶ On 24 May 1852 in Ottawa Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA,Clara Mehring received property from Gertrude Dieckmann, her step grandmother; a widow and resident of Auglaize County, Ohio, receives property from Gerhard Moening and deeds this property in section 29 of Ottawa Township to Clara and Henry Mehring.⁷ Clara Mehring is listed as John Rieman's wife on the 13 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁸ Clara Mehring is listed as John Rieman's wife on the 10 August 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁹ Clara Mehring is listed as John Rieman's wife on the 4 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹⁰ Clara is the head of a family on the 11 June 1900 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Clara, 83, is living with son, Ignatius, and his family. Widowed. Had 9 children of whom 5 are living in 1900 (note that 6 were alive in 1860 census and Ignatius and Agnes had not yet been born). She was listed as Ignatius Rieman's mother on the 11 June 1900 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹¹ Clara died on 23 May 1905 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 85. She was buried on 23 May 1905 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹²

     Jacob Hopfinger was born circa 1820. On Thursday, 22 October 1846, Jacob Hopfinger married Katherina Kromer, age 24, daughter of Andrew Kromer and Margaretha Werner.

     William Borgelt was born circa 1820. On Saturday, 18 November 1843 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, William Borgelt married Theresa Schlutter, daughter of ? Schlutter and Anna Maria (?).¹

     Maria Anna Musing was born circa 1820. She was the daughter of William Musing and Maria Anna (?). Circa 1838, Maria Anna Musing married Joseph Ruhe. As of circa 1838, her married name was Maria Anna Ruhe (Musing). Maria Anna Musing is listed as Joseph Ruhe's wife on the 20 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹ Maria Anna Musing is listed as Joseph Ruhe's wife on the 5 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.²

     William Morman was born circa 1820. On Wednesday, 25 August 1847 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, William Morman married Mary Gertrude Wortkoetter.¹

     John O'Donoghue was born circa 1820. Circa 1840 in Kanturk in Banteer, Cork, Munster, Ireland, John O'Donoghue married Nora Murphy.

     Theodore Gateman was born circa 1820. In February 1847 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Theodore Gateman married Anna Maria Recker, daughter of Gerhard Heinrich Recker and Anna Maria Heuer.¹

     Andrew Goetzman was born circa 1820.