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     Mary DeWalt was born on 6 August 1841, in Sandusky Township, Ohio, USA. On Tuesday, 14 January 1862, at age 20, Mary DeWalt married William Phaehler, age 23. Mary DeWalt died on 24 November 1915 in Van Buren Township, Ohio, USA at age 74.

     Maria Angela Recker was baptized on 11 August 1841 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was born on 11 August 1841, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of William Herman Recker and Maria Catherina Kottenbrock. Maria Angela Recker died in 1841 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA.²

     John Henry Niese was born on 16 November 1841, in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA. He was baptized on 17 November 1841 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ He was the son of George Henry Niese and Maria Margaretha Vogeding. He is listed in the census as George Henry Niese's son on the 3 September 1850 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.² He is listed in the census as George Henry Niese's son on the 17 July 1860 Census in Ray Township, Indiana.³

     Andrew Erhard was born circa 1842. On Tuesday, 25 June 1867 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Andrew Erhard married Maria Theresa Recker, age 24, daughter of Gerhard Heinrich Recker and Anna Maria Heuer.¹

     Frank Smith was born in Sandusky, Ohio, USA in 1842. He was the son of Nicholas Smith Jr. and Margaretha Eingieser. He is listed in the census as Nicholas Smith Jr.'s son on the 1 November 1850 Census in Portland Township, Ohio.¹ He is listed in the census as Margaretha Eingieser's son on the 7 July 1870 Census in Sandusky, Ohio.² Frank died on 11 July 1889 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.

     Joseph Heil was born in 1842. On Wednesday, 17 November 1869 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Joseph Heil married Mary Ann Kerner, age 23, daughter of Matthias Kerner and Mary Elizabeth Heinrich.^1,2 Joseph Heil died in December 1875 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.³ He was buried in December 1875 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA. Joseph Heil age 33.³

     Elizabeth von der Landwer was baptized on 19 January 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was born on 19 January 1842, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Johan Henrich von der Landwer and Maria Anna Imhorst.

     Henry August von der Landwer was baptized on 19 January 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ He was born on 19 January 1842, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Johan Henrich von der Landwer and Maria Anna Imhorst.

     Caroline Anselm was born in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on 27 January 1842.¹ She was the daughter of Fidel Anselm and Maria Anna Singler. Caroline died on 25 May 1844 in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany at age 2.¹

     Catherine Recker was born on 10 February 1842, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was baptized on 11 February 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Recker and Maria Anna Heisling. She is listed as Andrew Recker's daughter on the 20 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² She is listed as Andrew Recker's daughter on the 25 September 1860 Census in Jennings Township, Ohio.³

     Adolph Kaldewei was baptized on 27 February 1842 in Wiedenbrück, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹ He was the son of Caspar Kaldewei and Elizabeth Lücke.

     Philip Barton Kelley was born in McComb, Ohio, USA on 1 March 1842. He was the son of Thomas Barton Kelley and Mary Ann Cusac. He is listed in the census as Thomas Barton Kelley's son on the 3 October 1850 Census in Pleasant Township, Ohio.¹ On Thursday, 13 October 1864 in St. Michael's in Findlay, Ohio, USA, at age 22, Philip Barton Kelley married Anna Price, daughter of Michael Price and Catherine (?).² On Wednesday, 3 November 1869 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 27, Philip Barton Kelley married Adaline Grise, daughter of Peter Grise and Mary (?).³ Philip is the head of a family on the 9 June 1870 Census in Pleasant Township, Ohio.⁴ Philip was listed as a lodger living with Isaac Cusac's household on the 1 June 1880 Census in McComb, Ohio. On Wednesday, 14 September 1881 in St. Michael's in Findlay, Ohio, USA, at age 39, Philip Barton Kelley married Sarah Ellen Sweeney, age 24, daughter of Patrick Sweeney and Ellen (?).² Philip Barton Kelley had 9 children. Philip is the head of a family on the 14 June 1900 Census in McComb, Ohio.⁵ Philip is the head of a family on the 22 April 1910 Census in McComb, Ohio.⁶ Philip died on 13 April 1917 in McComb, Ohio, USA at age 75. He was buried on 15 April 1917 in St. Michaels Cemetery in Findlay, Ohio, USA.

     Maria Elizabeth Heitmeyer was born on 15 April 1842, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Henry Heitmeyer and Anna Elizabeth von der landwer. Maria Elizabeth Heitmeyer was baptized on 17 April 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹

     Anthony Brinkman was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 22 April 1842. He was baptized on 23 April 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Brinkman and Maria Elizabeth Klevehorn. He is listed in the census as Joseph Brinkman's son on the 3 September 1850 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.² On Wednesday, 11 September 1867 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 25, Anthony Brinkman married Bernadina Fortman, age 23.³ Anthony died on 13 January 1914 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 71. Buried in St. John's Glandorf.

     Maria Theresia Fanning was born on 6 May 1842, in Glandorf, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of John Bernard Fanning and Maria Elizabeth Recker. Maria Theresia Fanning was baptized on 8 May 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹

     Theodore Meyer was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 7 May 1842. He was baptized on 8 May 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA. Godparents: Bernard Wietkamp and Maria Angela Hussing.¹ He was the son of Theodor Meyer and Anna Mersman. His baptism name was Bernard Theodore Meyer. He is listed in the census as Theodor Meyer's son on the 20 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² Theodore Meyer was listed as Gerhard Meyer's brother on the June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³ On Wednesday, 1 May 1867 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 24, Theodore Meyer married Bernadina Karhoff, age 21, daughter of Henry Karhoff and Mary Grote. Witnesses: Gerhard Henry Meyer, Frank Henry Karhoff, Mary Catherine Mersman and Anna Mary Karhoff.^4,5 Theodore Meyer and Bernadina Karhoff had 8 children. In 1868 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA he bought in Section 28 (along the Blanchard River). Theodore Meyer was employed as an operator of a saw mill and an ice house. He is listed as a partner of Henry Mersman, his uncle, in the sawmill business.⁶ As of 1870, Theodore Meyer was also known as B.T. Meyer. Theodore is the head of a family on the 5 August 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. B.T. Meyer 27 and Bernadina, 24 are living with their children: John, age 2, and Frank, age 2 months. Occupation = farmer. Value of real estate = $4000. Value of personal estate = $590. Henry Meyer, his brother is living next door.⁷ On 11 December 1875 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA he bought 30 acres in section 28 for $2316. On 26 March 1877 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA he bought 14 acres in section 29 for $1008. On 12 March 1879 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA he bought 15 acres in section 29 for $1000. In the 1880 Plat map of Putnam County, Theodore Meyer owns extensive land. His main home is just southwest of Ottawa. The land in Pleasant Township will belong to his son, Ben, after 1905. Theodore is the head of a family on the 28 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Bernard 38 and Bernadina 35 with their children: Bernard T. 12, John B. 10, Theresa 6, Henry 4, Anna 2, John W. 2 months.⁸ Theodore is the head of a family on the 15 June 1900 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Bernard Theodore 58 and Bernadina 57 have been married 33 years and are living with the following unmarried children: Theodore J. 32, Henry 22, Theresa 26, Anna 21, Jerome (Hironimus) 11. Census shows 8 children were born of whom 6 are still living. Occupation given as 'farmer". Owned a farm, with mortgage.⁹ Theodore died on 3 December 1905 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 63. Before his death, he divided his land between his three surviving sons: Theodore, 120 acres, Bernard F. 120 acres, Jerome 135 acres and the home place on which he lived until his death in 1956. Cause of death is listed as catarrah of the stomach on the death index. His granddaughter, Freda Meyer Schmenk, in 2004 said that he died of gangrene infection following an injury from a saw blade at his saw mill.¹⁰ He was buried on 5 December 1905 in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Ottawa, Ohio, USA, age at death 63 years, 6 months, 25 days. Have a Mass card for him.¹¹ His hand written will was entered into probate in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 7 December 1905. The will leaves his farm and possessions to his beloved wife, Bernadina. Upon her death, the farm passes to his youngest son, Jerome, who is required to pay $500 to each of his siblings within one year. The will stipulates that these monies are in addition to real estate and doweries already provided.¹²
Biography: Theodore Meyer and Anna Mersman Meyer came to Glandorf, Ohio in 1834. They cleared the land on Cranberry Creek southwest of Ottawa, Ohio. According to family tradition, Theodore Meyer worked on the Lake Erie/Ohio River canal. A farmer, an iceman and an implements dealer. Owned a sawmill. At one time owned three hundred and seventy five acres in Putnam County located along the Blanchard River southwest of Ottawa, Ohio. Owned a threshing machine and conducted threshing operations in that area.¹³

     Mary Elizabeth Giesken was born in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA on 22 June 1842. She was baptized on 23 June 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA. Godparents: Maria Elizabeth Riemann and John Giesken.¹ She was the daughter of Johann Giesken and Clementine Rieman. She is listed as Johann Giesken's daughter on the 3 September 1850 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.² She is listed as Johann Giesken's daughter on the 26 July 1860 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.³ On Wednesday, 1 October 1862 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 20, Mary Elizabeth Giesken married Joseph Lehmkuhle, age 22, son of Bernard Frederick Lehmkuhle and Agnes Katrina Schnupke.^4,5 As of 1 October 1862, her married name was Mary Elizabeth Lehmkuhle (Giesken). Mary Elizabeth Giesken is listed as Joseph Lehmkuhle's wife on the 15 June 1880 Census in Union Township, Ohio.⁶ Mary Elizabeth Giesken died on 13 June 1917 in Kalida, Ohio, USA at age 74.⁷

     Joseph Smith was born in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA on 29 June 1842. He was the son of Jacob Smith and Maria Anna Meyers. He was baptized in Holy Angels in Sandusky, Ohio, USA on 31 July 1842. Roman Catholic. He is listed in the census as Jacob Smith's son on the 11 September 1850 Census in Union Township, Ohio.¹ He is listed in the census as Jacob Smith's son on the 16 June 1860 Census in Union Township, Ohio.² He is listed in the census as Jacob Smith's son on the 8 June 1870 Census in Union Township, Ohio.³ On Tuesday, 18 February 1873 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 30, Joseph Smith married Tracy Kahle, age 19, daughter of John Kahle and Mary Bernadine Wilberding. Witnesses: Hubert Schmidt and Bernadine Stechschulte.^4,5 Joseph is the head of a family on the June 1880 Census in Union Township, Ohio. Joseph 37 and Thrissa 27 are living with their children: Mary 6, Diana 3, Halina - four months. Occupation = farmer. His parents Jacob 74 and Mary 64 , are living with him. Had a farm of 48 acres in section 3 , Union Township, Putnam County adjacent to his brother, Jacob.⁶ Joseph is the head of a family on the 23 June 1900 Census in Union Township, Ohio.⁷ Joseph is the head of a family on the 25 April 1910 Census in Union Township, Ohio. Joseph 68 and his wife, Tracy 57 and their daughters; Martha 26 and Frances 22. They have been married 37 years and 4 of their 6 children are still living. Cora Rampe 25 and Herbert Rampe (Joseph's cousin Mary Smith Rampe's son) 24 are boarding with them. They are living next door to Joseph's brother, Jacob 70 and his wife Bernadina 63 who are living with their son Lewis, 28 and his wife Franca 29 and their son, Ralph 1 1/2 who have been married 2 years and have one child. They have been married 41 years and 5 of their 6 children are still living. The occupation of both men is given as general farming.⁸ Joseph died on 6 February 1919 in Kalida, Putnam, Ohio, USA, age at death, 76 years, 7 months, 7 days. Have a Mass card for him. Card says that he was born in 1841 and was 77 years old at death.⁹ He was buried on 8 February 1919 in St. Michael's Cemetery in Kalida, Ohio, USA.⁹

     Johan Wenceslaus Lammers was born on 9 August 1842, in Lowick, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. He was the son of Bernard Louis Lammers and Mary Lydia Holdwick. Johan Wenceslaus Lammers died on 6 August 1908 in Toledo, Ohio, USA at age 65. He was buried on 10 August 1908 in St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery in Miller City, Ohio, USA.

     John Henry Recker was born on 10 August 1842, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA.¹ He was baptized on 11 August 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ He was the son of William Herman Recker and Maria Catherina Kottenbrock. He is listed in the census as William Herman Recker's son on the 20 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² He is listed in the census as William Herman Recker's son on the 12 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³

     Anna Clara Schierloh was born on 16 August 1842, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was baptized on 17 August 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of William Schierloh and Clara Inkrott. She is listed as William Schierloh's daughter on the 13 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² On Wednesday, 4 November 1863 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 21, Anna Clara Schierloh married Henry Drerup, age 29, son of Bernard Drerup and Annie Lotvina Werning.^3,4 As of 4 November 1863, her married name was Annie Drerup (Schierloh). Anna Clara Schierloh died on 12 April 1865 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 22. She was buried on 12 April 1865 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.

     Sophia Ricker was born on 5 October 1842, in Union Township, Ohio, USA. She was baptized on 6 October 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ Her baptism name was Maria Sophia Ricker. She was the daughter of Bernard Herman Ricker and Catherine Adelheid Kniepper. She is listed as Bernard Herman Ricker's daughter on the 3 September 1850 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio. She is listed as Bernard Herman Ricker's daughter on the 26 July 1860 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.² On Wednesday, 24 April 1861 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 18, Sophia Ricker married Henry Joseph Brinkman, age 24, son of Joseph Brinkman and Maria Elizabeth Klevehorn.³ As of 24 April 1861, her married name was Sophia Brinkman (Ricker). Sophia Ricker died on 21 August 1880 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 37. She was buried on 22 August 1880 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.⁴

     Joseph Recker was born on 8 October 1842, in Glandorf, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Louis Recker and Maria Elizabeth Wichmann. He was baptized in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 11 October 1842.¹ He is listed in the census as Louis Recker's son on the 1 June 1860 Census in New Vienna, Iowa.

     Anthony Siefker was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 11 October 1842.¹ He was the son of Joseph Rudolph Siefker and Franciska Feldhake. He was baptized in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 16 November 1842. Godparents: Anthony Fenger and Anna Maria Lammers.¹ His baptism name was John Anthony Siefker. He is listed in the census as Joseph Rudolph Siefker's son on the 24 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² He is listed in the census as Joseph Rudolph Siefker's son on the 16 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³ On Wednesday, 15 May 1867 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Anthony Siefker witnessed the marriage of Anton Bernard Lucke and Anna Siefker. They were married by Rev. Sabastian Gunther.^4,5 On Tuesday, 9 November 1869 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Anthony Siefker witnessed the marriage of Catherine Hohenbring and Conrad Wyant.⁴ Anthony Siefker was a witness at John Theodore Feldhagen and Catherine Elizabeth von der Landwer's wedding in St. John the Baptist, Glandorf, Putnam, Ohio, USA, on 11 May 1870.⁴ He is listed in the census as Franciska Feldhake's son on the June 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁶ He is listed in the census as Franciska Feldhake's son on the 15 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁷ On Thursday, 11 May 1882 in St. Peter and Paul's in Ottawa, Ohio, USA, at age 39, Anthony Siefker married Anna Gertrude Gross, age 20.^8,9 Anthony died on 14 May 1894 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 51. He was kicked by a horse and died a few days later. He is listed in the Glandorf St. John the Baptist Church, Register of Deaths for 1894, Anthony Siefker, age 52. He was buried on 14 May 1894 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹⁰

     Maria Gertrud Siebeneck was born on 13 October 1842, in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA. She was baptized on 14 October 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Bernard Henry Siebeneck and Maria Gertrud Inkrott. She is listed as Bernard Henry Siebeneck's daughter on the 25 July 1860 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.² As of 16 October 1860, her married name was Maria Gertrud Lammers (Siebeneck). On Tuesday, 16 October 1860 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 18, Maria Gertrud Siebeneck married Henry John Lammers, age 30, son of Bernard Louis Lammers.³ Maria Gertrud Siebeneck was buried on 8 January 1930 in Holy Family Cemetery in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA.⁴ She died on 8 January 1930 in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA at age 87.

     Theresa Recker was born on 20 October 1842, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Nicholas Heinrich Recker and Elizabeth Frede. She was baptized in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 21 October 1842.¹ She is listed as Nicholas Heinrich Recker's daughter on the 20 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² She is listed as Nicholas Heinrich Recker's daughter on the 15 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³ On Tuesday, 9 May 1865 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 22, Theresa Recker married Bernard J. Lammers, age 26, son of Bernard Louis Lammers.⁴ As of 9 May 1865, her married name was Theresa Lammers (Recker). Theresa Recker is listed as Bernard J. Lammers's wife on the 17 June 1870 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.⁵ Theresa Recker died in October 1870 in Liberty Township, Ohio, USA.

     Maria Catherine Ellerbrock was born on 17 November 1842. She was baptized on 17 November 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Theodor Ellerbrock and Mary Katherine Kleine Kracht. On Tuesday, 4 September 1860 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 17, Maria Catherine Ellerbrock married Bernard Westper. As of 4 September 1860, her married name was Maria Catherine Westper (Ellerbrock). Maria died on 19 September 1935 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 92.

      Herman Moening was also known as John Herman Moening. He was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 3 December 1842. He was baptized in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 4 December 1842.¹ He was the son of John Henry Moening and Anna Maria Recker. On Wednesday, 8 November 1865 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 22, Herman Moening married Teresa Meyer, age 20, daughter of Theodor Meyer and Anna Mersman.^2,3 Herman died on 30 August 1907 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 64. He was buried on 3 September 1907 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Putnam, Ohio, USA. Age at death is 61 years, 8 months, 27 days. We have a Mass card for him.⁴

      Maria Theresa Gannings was also known as Theresia Gannings. She was born circa 1843. On Wednesday, 29 April 1863 in Holy Family Church in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA, Maria Theresa Gannings married Henry F Schmenk, age 25, son of Johann Herman Schmenk and Adelheid Francisca Telake.^1,2 As of 29 April 1863, her married name was Maria Theresa Schmenk (Gannings). Maria Theresa Gannings died on 23 December 1866 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was buried on 26 December 1866 in Holy Family Cemetery in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

     Mary Feldhake was born in 1843. She was the daughter of Joseph Feldhake and Mary Gersina Brummer. She is listed as Joseph Feldhake's daughter on the 10 September 1850 Census.¹ She is listed as Joseph Feldhake's daughter on the 11 July 1860 Census.² On Tuesday, 28 April 1863, Mary Feldhake married Henry Conrad Casselmann.³ As of 28 April 1863, her married name was Mary Casselmann (Feldhake).