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     Maria Christina Giesken was born on 11 May 1847, in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Johann Giesken and Clementine Rieman. Maria Christina Giesken was baptized on 15 May 1847 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She died on 5 February 1848 in Ottawa Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA, age 9 months. She was buried on 5 February 1848 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.²

     Heribert Herb was born in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA on 7 July 1847. He was baptized on 8 July 1847 in Holy Angels in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.¹ He was the son of Heribert Herb and Cecelia Anselm. He is listed in the census as Heribert Herb's son on the 10 August 1860 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.² Heribert Herb became Amelia Kanzler's godparent at her baptism in St. Mary's Church in Sandusky, Ohio, USA on 1 July 1866.³ Heribert Herb became Julia Herb's godparent at her baptism in St. Mary's Church in Sandusky, Ohio, USA on 15 July 1866.³ On Sunday, 5 September 1869 in St. Sebastian's in Bismarck, Ohio, USA, at age 22, Heribert Herb married Catherine Krupp, age 19, daughter of John Krupp and Katharina Simon.⁴ He is listed in the census as Heribert Herb's son on the 1 August 1870 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.⁵ On Tuesday, 16 November 1875 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Heribert Herb witnessed the marriage of Wilhelmina Herb and Johan William Rampe Sr. Groom's name = William Rampe; Bride's name = Wilhelmina Schmith. Also have a copy of their marriage record in our files signed by Fr. Dickman. Witnesses: Bernard Rampe, Maria Anna Schmidt, Hubert Huber, and Maria Elizabeth Gerding..^6,7 Heribert is the head of a family on the 9 June 1880 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio. "Hubbard Herb" listed as head-of-household on page 150 of the Perkins Township census. The Kromer families (his sisters) are listed on page 149 of the same census and the Smith families are on pages 149 and 155. His father, Herbert, age 80, is living with him.⁸ Heribert is the head of a family on the 7 June 1900 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio. Herbert 52 and his wife Catherine 50 have been married 31 years and have 12 children, 10 of whom are living. They are living in Perkins Township, Erie County with their children: Charles 23, George Leo 22, Herbert 15, Josephine 24, Louise 15, Minnie 11, John 8. Occupation is farmer.⁹ He and George Leo Herb appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 in Perkins Township, Erie, Ohio, USA. Father and son are employed in general farming.¹⁰ Heribert died on 16 September 1937 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA at age 90.
Herbert Herb, a former well-known resident of Wilmer, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Biecheler, 220 Boalt Street, where he had lived for the past nine years, this afternoon at 12:16. Mr. Herb was aged 90 years, two months and nine days. He had been ill five days. Mrs. Herb died December 10, 1896 and three sons and a daughter also preceded him in death. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Herman Vogt, Mrs. Edward Busser and Mrs. Walter Boyles, all of Cleveland; Mrs. William Wagner of Utica, Mich., and Mrs. Joseph Homegardner and Mrs. Biecheler, Sandusky. Two sons, Charles of S. Hays Ave. and Leo of Wilmer, also survive, in addition to 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was a life-long member of St. Mary's church of Sandusky. The body has been removed to the Frey Funeral Home and will be returned to the residence Friday. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 at the residence and at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church, the Rev. W. C. Zierolf officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Sandusky Star-Journal
Thursday, September 16, 1937.¹¹
He was buried on 18 September 1937 in St. Mary's Cemetery in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.¹²

      Mary Knueven was also known as Maria Elizabeth Knueven. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA on 20 August 1847.¹ She was the daughter of Bernard Knueven and Anna Maria Hueve. She is listed as Bernard Knueven's daughter on the 14 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² On Wednesday, 24 November 1869 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 22, Mary Knueven married Bernard Ignatius Ruhe, age 29, son of Joseph Ruhe and Maria Anna Musing.^1,3 As of 24 November 1869, her married name was Mary Ruhe (Knueven). Mary Knueven is listed as Bernard Ignatius Ruhe's wife on the 17 June 1880 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.⁴ Mary Knueven was named an heir in the will of Bernard Knueven dated 1881 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. Mary Knueven is listed as Bernard Ignatius Ruhe's wife on the 12 May 1910 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.⁵ Mary Knueven died on 29 March 1915 in Liberty Township, Ohio, USA at age 67.¹ She was buried on 1 April 1915 in St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery in Miller City, Ohio, USA.¹

     Anna Josephine Ruhe was born in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 24 August 1847. She was the daughter of Joseph Ruhe and Maria Anna Musing. Anna Josephine Ruhe was baptized on 26 August 1847 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She is listed as Joseph Ruhe's daughter on the 5 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² On Wednesday, 30 April 1873 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 25, Anna Josephine Ruhe married Barney Knueven, age 21, son of Bernard Knueven and Anna Maria Hueve.^3,4 As of 30 April 1873, her married name was Anna Josephine Knueven (Ruhe). Anna Josephine Ruhe is listed as Barney Knueven's wife on the 17 June 1880 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.⁵ Anna Josephine Ruhe is listed as Barney Knueven's wife on the 27 June 1900 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.⁶ Anna died on 18 May 1907 in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA at age 59.³ She was buried on 21 May 1907 in Holy Family Cemetery in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA.³

     Elisabeth Niese was born on 17 September 1847, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was baptized on 18 September 1847 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Niese and Anna Catherine Schierloh. She is listed as John Henry Niese's daughter on the 13 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.²

     Teresa Niese was born on 4 October 1847, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was baptized on 5 October 1847 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Bernard Niese and Catherine Lefken.

     Anna Mary Recker was born on 4 October 1847, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of William Herman Recker and Maria Catherina Kottenbrock. Anna Mary Recker was baptized on 6 October 1847 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She is listed as William Herman Recker's daughter on the 20 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² She is listed as William Herman Recker's daughter on the 12 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³

     William Pieper was born on 15 November 1847. He was the son of Casper Pieper and Elizabeth Simeon. On Saturday, 28 October 1871 in Avilla, Indiana, USA, at age 23, William Pieper married Rosina Vogeding, age 19, daughter of Henry Vogeding and Elizabeth Siefker. William is the head of a family on the 14 June 1900 Census in Allen Township, Indiana.¹ He died on 3 February 1927 in Avilla, Indiana, USA at age 79.

     Catherine Elizabeth Fembert was born on 21 December 1847, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA.¹ She was baptized on 22 December 1847 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Bernard Herman Fembert and Maria Adelheid Stegmann. She is listed as Bernard Herman Fembert's daughter on the 20 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.²

     Henry Riesenbeck was born circa 1848. On Tuesday, 10 July 1877, Henry Riesenbeck married Catherine Feldhake, daughter of Joseph Feldhake and Mary Gersina Brummer.¹ Henry was listed as Henry Feldhake's brother-in-law on the 2 June 1880 Census in Effingham, Illinois.²

     Simon Roof was born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA in 1848. He was the son of Marcus Roof and Johanna Bauhaus. He is listed in the census as Marcus Roof's son on the 25 July 1860 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.¹ On Wednesday, 10 May 1871 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Simon Roof married Maria Theresa von der Landwer, age 20, daughter of Wilhelm von der Landwer and Maria Gertrude Berning.² Simon is the head of a family on the 30 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³ Simon died on 14 September 1900 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. He was buried on 17 September 1900 in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Ottawa, Ohio, USA.⁴

     Maria Magdalena Wyant was born in 1848, in Liberty Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Jacob Weigand and Maria Adelheid Feldhake. She is listed as Maria Adelheid Feldhake's daughter on the 15 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹ On Monday, 12 February 1866 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Maria Magdalena Wyant married Bernard Heuermann.² As of 12 February 1866, her married name was Maria Magdalena Heuermann (Wyant).

     Teresa Mehring was born in 1848. She was the daughter of Joseph Mehring and Catherina Schoene. She is listed as Joseph Mehring's daughter on the 28 June 1860 Census in Marion Township, Ohio.¹

     Henry Recker was born in January 1848. On Wednesday, 18 November 1868 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 20, Henry Recker married Maria Louisa Herbler.¹ In 1897, Henry Recker married Caroline (?). Henry is the head of a family on the 20 June 1900 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.²

     Mathias Scheid was born on 18 January 1848, in Conner's Creek, Michigan, USA. He was the son of Anthony Scheid and Anna Rester. He is listed in the census as Anthony Scheid's son on the 21 June 1860 Census in Grosse Point, Michigan.¹ He is listed in the census as Anna Rester's son on the 17 August 1870 Census in Grosse Point, Michigan.² Mathias Scheid died on 3 November 1911 in Detroit, Michigan, USA at age 63.

     Gerhard Henry Karhoff was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 22 January 1848. He was baptized in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 23 January 1848.¹ He was the son of Henry Karhoff and Mary Grote. Gerhard died on 13 August 1849 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 1. "Gerhard H. Karhof, infant." He was buried on 13 August 1849 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.²

     Dina Rieman was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 25 January 1848. She was the daughter of John Rieman and Clara Mehring. She was baptized in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 27 January 1848.¹ Her baptism name was Anna Maria Bernadina Rieman. She is listed as John Rieman's daughter on the 20 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² She is listed as John Rieman's daughter on the 13 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³ On Wednesday, 3 February 1869 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 21, Dina Rieman married John Jacob Smith Jr, age 28, son of Jacob Smith and Maria Anna Meyers. Witnesses: Joseph Schmit and Bernadine Brinkman.^4,5 As of 3 February 1869, her married name was Dina Smith (Rieman). Dina Rieman was listed as Jacob Smith's daughter-in-law on the 8 June 1870 Census in Union Township, Ohio.⁶ Dina Rieman is listed as John Jacob Smith Jr's wife on the June 1880 Census in Union Township, Ohio.⁷ Dina Rieman is listed as John Jacob Smith Jr's wife on the 25 June 1900 Census in Union Township, Ohio.⁸ Dina Rieman is listed as John Jacob Smith Jr's wife on the 25 April 1910 Census in Union Township, Ohio.⁹ Dina Rieman was listed as Lewis Smith's mother on the 22 January 1920 Census in Union Township, Ohio.¹⁰ Dina Rieman died on 18 September 1923 in Union Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA, age 75 years, 7 months, 21 days.¹¹ She was buried on 18 September 1923 in St. Michael's Cemetery in Kalida, Ohio, USA.¹¹

      Simon Goetzman was also known as Seamore Getzman. He was born in February 1848. He was the son of Andrew Goetzman. On Wednesday, 15 September 1869 in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA, at age 21, Simon Goetzman married Mary Anna Eckert, age 22, daughter of Andrew Eckert and Wilhelmina Smith.¹ Simon is the head of a family on the 2 June 1900 Census in Sandusky, Ohio. Simon is a shoemaker.² He died on 17 January 1905 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA at age 56.³

     Elizabeth Bernadina Hueve was born on 21 February 1848, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of John Bernard Hueve and Mary Theresa Winklemann. On Wednesday, 1 June 1870 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 22, Elizabeth Bernadina Hueve married William Niese, age 26, son of John Henry Niese and Anna Catherine Schierloh.¹ As of 1 June 1870, her married name was Elizabeth Bernadina Niese (Hueve). Elizabeth Bernadina Hueve died on 13 December 1925 in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA at age 77.

     Henry Bernard Barlage was born on 2 March 1848, in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA. On Wednesday, 5 February 1868 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 19, Henry Bernard Barlage married Mary Elizabeth Ricker, age 19, daughter of Bernard Herman Ricker and Catherine Adelheid Kniepper.¹ Henry Bernard Barlage died on 10 January 1931 in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA at age 82. He was buried on 13 January 1931 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.²

     Mary Catherine Brinkman was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 15 April 1848. She was the daughter of Joseph Brinkman and Maria Elizabeth Klevehorn. Mary Catherine Brinkman was baptized on 17 April 1848 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She is listed as Joseph Brinkman's daughter on the 3 September 1850 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.² On Wednesday, 11 February 1874, at age 25, Mary Catherine Brinkman married Casper Herman Gerdeman, son of Casper Gerdeman.³ As of 11 February 1874, her married name was Mary Catherine Gerdeman (Brinkman).

      Frank Rampe was also known as Francis Henry Rampe. He was born in Covington, Kentucky, USA on 5 May 1848. He was the son of Johan Joseph Rampe and Elizabeth Notterbrok. On Wednesday, 22 June 1870 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 22, Frank Rampe married Anna Christine Doepker, age 19, daughter of Johann Heinrich Doepker and Maria Anna Koester.^1,2 Frank is the head of a family on the June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Frank is the head of a family on the 23 June 1900 Census in Miller City, Ohio.³ Frank died on 22 May 1916 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 68. PCHS has a Mass card for him. He was buried on 24 May 1916 in St. Michael's Cemetery in Kalida, Ohio, USA.⁴

     John Henry Brinkman was born in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 6 May 1848. He was the son of Henry Brinkman and Mary Rieman. John Henry Brinkman was baptized on 8 May 1848 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ He is listed in the census as Henry Brinkman's son on the August 1850 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.² He is listed in the census as Henry Brinkman's son on the 26 July 1860 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.³ He is listed in the census as Henry Brinkman's son on the 26 July 1870 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.⁴ On Wednesday, 29 October 1873 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA, at age 25, John Henry Brinkman married Mary Wilhelmina Maag, age 22, daughter of Theodore Maag and Anna Katherine Pues.⁵ He is listed in the census as Henry Brinkman's son on the 5 June 1880 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.⁶ John is the head of a family on the 21 June 1900 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.⁷ He died on 16 January 1910 in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA at age 61.

     Herman Henry Recker was born on 5 June 1848, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. He was baptized on 5 June 1848 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ He was the son of Johan Henrich Recker and Margaretha Schumacher. He is listed in the census as Johan Henrich Recker's son on the 20 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.²

      Marie Magdalene Smith also went by the name of Lina Smith. She was born in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA on 8 June 1848.¹ She was the daughter of Anthony Smith and Anna Mary Courtad. She was baptized in Holy Angels in Sandusky, Ohio, USA on 2 July 1848. Her Godparents are Joseph Courtad and Marie Magdalene Courtad.² She is listed as Anthony Smith's daughter on the 10 August 1860 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.³ On Tuesday, 24 October 1876 in St. Mary's Church in Sandusky, Ohio, USA, at age 28, Marie Magdalene Smith married Anton Mainzer, age 39.⁴ As of 24 October 1876, her married name was Marie Magdalene Mainzer (Smith). Marie Magdalene Smith is listed as Anton Mainzer's wife on the 7 June 1900 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.⁵ Marie Magdalene Smith died on 8 January 1915 in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA at age 66.¹ She was buried on 11 January 1915 in St. Mary's Cemetery in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.⁶

     Maria Catherine Niese was born on 25 August 1848, in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA. She was baptized on 26 August 1848 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of George Henry Niese and Maria Margaretha Vogeding. She is listed as George Henry Niese's daughter on the 3 September 1850 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.² She is listed as George Henry Niese's daughter on the 17 July 1860 Census in Ray Township, Indiana.³

     August Schierloh was born in September 1848, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. He was the son of William Schierloh and Clara Inkrott. He is listed in the census as William Schierloh's son on the 13 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹ He is listed in the census as Clara Inkrott's son on the 9 August 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² In 1887 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA, August Schierloh married Mary Morman, daughter of Josephine (?). August is the head of a family on the 2 June 1900 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³ He died on 25 January 1919 at age 70.⁴

     Catherine Cecil was born in Pilsen, Bohemia, Germany on 20 September 1848. She was the daughter of Peter Cecil and Anna Ziegler. Circa 1865, Catherine Cecil married (?) Hobart. Catherine Cecil died on 13 July 1911 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA at age 62.¹ She was buried on 17 July 1911 in St. Mary's Cemetery in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.

     Her baptism name was Mariana Theresia Mersman. Theresa Mersman was born in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 25 September 1848. She was baptized in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 26 September 1848. Have copy of her baptismal record.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Mersman and Maria Elisabeth Recker. She is listed as Henry Mersman's daughter on the 19 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² Theresa Mersman is listed as Heinrich Von Der Landwer's step daughter on the 11 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³ She was the maid of honor at Theresa Recker and Bernard J. Lammers's wedding in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 9 May 1865.⁴ On Tuesday, 20 June 1865 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 16, Theresa Mersman married Henry Drerup, age 30, son of Bernard Drerup and Annie Lotvina Werning.^5,4 As of 20 June 1865, her married name was Theresa Drerup (Mersman). Theresa Mersman is listed as Henry Drerup's wife on the 8 August 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA. Theresa Mersman is listed as Henry Drerup's wife on the 22 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA.⁶ Theresa Mersman is listed as Henry Drerup's wife on the 15 June 1900 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁷

     Tina Verhoff was born in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 10 November 1848. She was baptized on 10 November 1848 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ Her baptism name was Catherine Florantina Verhoff. She was the daughter of Johan Francis Verhoff and Maria Anna Krämer. She is listed as Johan Francis Verhoff's daughter on the 25 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² She is listed as Johan Francis Verhoff's daughter on the 13 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³ She is listed as Johan Francis Verhoff's daughter on the 9 August 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁴ On Wednesday, 12 June 1872 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 23, Tina Verhoff married Lewis Smith, age 23, son of Jacob Smith and Wilhelmina Herb. Witnesses: Francis Verhoff and Cecilia Schmith.^5,6 As of 12 June 1872, her married name was Tina Smith (Verhoff). Tina Verhoff is listed as Lewis Smith's wife on the 4 June 1880 Census in Union Township, Ohio.⁷ Tina Verhoff and Lewis Smith were parents of the people in the family group photo of their family in 1895 in Ottawa, Ohio, USA. Tina Verhoff is listed as Lewis Smith's wife on the 25 June 1900 Census in Union Township, Ohio.⁸ Tina Verhoff is listed as Lewis Smith's wife on the 26 April 1910 Census in Union Township, Ohio.⁹ Tina is the head of a family on the 17 January 1920 Census in Kalida, Ohio. Florentine 72, a widow, is listed as head of household. Tina died on 27 January 1927 in Kalida, Ohio, USA at age 78. She was buried Section II Row 1 on 29 January 1927 in St. Michael's Cemetery in Kalida, Ohio, USA.¹⁰