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     Maria Theresa Schmenk was born on 6 August 1870, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA.¹ She was baptized on 7 August 1870 in Holy Family Church in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry F Schmenk and Maria Anna Fembert.

     Mary Elizabeth Heil was baptized on 22 August 1870 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was born on 22 August 1870, in Jackson Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Joseph Heil and Mary Ann Kerner.

     Anna Maria Kleform was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 16 November 1870. She was the daughter of John Kleform and Anna Catherine Recker. She is listed as John Kleform's daughter on the 25 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹ On Wednesday, 11 November 1891 in St. Peter and Paul's in Ottawa, Ohio, USA, at age 20, Anna Maria Kleform married Henry Beckman, age 29, son of John Bernard Henry Beckman and Anna Mary Schonhof.² Anna Maria Kleform died on 22 October 1938 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA at age 67.

     Joseph William Beckman was born in Ottawa, Ohio, USA on 25 November 1870. He was the son of John Bernard Henry Beckman and Anna Mary Schonhof. He is listed in the census as John Bernard Henry Beckman's son on the 25 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹ On Tuesday, 20 November 1906 in St. Peter and Paul's in Ottawa, Ohio, USA, at age 35, Joseph William Beckman married Tracy Meyer, age 34, daughter of Theodore Meyer and Bernadina Karhoff. Joseph farmed in Pleasant Township, Putnam County on land left to him by his father to which he added acreage. He was 6'2" and his son Leo was also tall..² Joseph is the head of a family on the 19 May 1910 Census in Pleasant Township, Ohio. Joseph Beckman 38 and Theresa 37 are living on the Chris Ury Road in Pleasant Twnsp, Putnam County. They have been married 3 years and have had one child, but no child is living at the time of the census. Occupation listed as general farming. They own their farm.³ Joseph died on 6 April 1950 in Pleasant Township, Ohio, USA at age 79. He was buried on 8 April 1950 in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Ottawa, Ohio, USA.

     George Valentine Hock was born on 8 December 1870. On Monday, 27 September 1897 in St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA, at age 26, George Valentine Hock married Wilhelmina Elizabeth Riepenhoff, age 25, daughter of John Riepenhoff and Eliza Barth. George Valentine Hock died on 20 October 1947 in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA at age 76. He was buried on 22 October 1947 in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA.¹

     Bernard Anthony Brinkman was baptized on 19 December 1870 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ He was born on 19 December 1870, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Anthony Brinkman and Bernadina Fortman.

     Anthony J. Uhl was born in 1871. He was the son of August Uhl and Barbara Meyer. He is listed in the census as August Uhl's son on the 9 June 1880 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.¹ On Wednesday, 1 September 1909 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA, Anthony J. Uhl married Amelia Mary Miller.² Anthony J. Uhl died on 12 June 1921 in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA.³ He was buried on 15 June 1921 in St. Mary's Cemetery in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.

      Biography: He made wine in the basement and he loved to dance. Fidele Baude was born in 1871, in Courcelles, Walloon, Belgium. On Saturday, 19 February 1898 in Courcelles, Walloon, Belgium, Fidele Baude married Aurelia Prevost, daughter of Armand Prevost and Elise Benuit.¹ In 1905 Fidele Baude and Aurelia Prevost immigrated from Courcelles, Belgiumto in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, USA. Fidele Baude and Aurelia Prevost were on the passenger list of the S.S. Zeeland to New York from Antwerp leaving on 9 September 1905 arriving on Sept. 19, 1905. Fidele is listed as a confectioner. Aurelia was very seasick and to keep her strength up a steward smuggled chicken soup to her so she could pass the physical at Ellis Island. They are heading for her brother's place in Blairsville. Also on this ship were Margarite E Baude and Charles A Baude.^1,2 Fidele is the head of a family on the 10 May 1910 Census in Burrell, Pennsylvania. Fidele is a grinder in the glass factory.³
Biography: In 1913 they returned to Belgium, and were stranded in Belgium by WW I. Fidele worked for the resistance smuggling food into their area. They had a German soldier billeted with them. After Aurelia approached the German authorities and proved they were dual citizens, they were able to book passage back to America. They missed the ship's sailing and that ship was later bombed. They finally were able to leave on the SS Rotterdam.¹ Fidele is the head of a family on the 12 January 1920 Census in Ross, Ohio. Fidele is a factory laborer.⁴ Fidele is the head of a family on the 9 April 1930 Census in Ross, Ohio. Fidele is stock-keeper at the glass factory.⁵ He died on 21 January 1958 in Rossford, Ohio, USA.¹

     Henry Camp was born in 1871, in Huron Township, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Joseph Camp and Sabina (?). He is listed in the census as Joseph Camp's son on the 9 June 1880 Census in Huron Township, Ohio.¹

     Norah Blake was born in 1871, in Newfane, New York, USA. She was the daughter of Peter Patrick Blake and Johanna Helvey. She is listed as Peter Patrick Blake's daughter on the 7 June 1880 Census in Newfane, New York.¹

     Herman August Vogt was born on 6 January 1871. In 1893 in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA, Herman August Vogt married Clara Herb, daughter of Heribert Herb and Catherine Krupp. Herman is the head of a family on the 12 June 1900 Census in Cleveland, Ohio.¹ He died on 31 January 1953 in Warrensville, Ohio, USA at age 82.
"Vogt, Herman A., beloved husband of the late Clara (nee Herb); father of Jeanetta Martin, Herman C. of Sandusky, O., Catherine Gates, Lee and the late Mary; grandfather and great-grandfather, Saturday, Jan. 31; late residence, 1938 Buhrer Ave. Friends may call at C. L. Kaufmann & Sons Funeral Home, 3305 W. 25th St. Services at St. Michael's Church, Scranton and Clark, Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 9:30 a. m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery."²

     Christine M. Kanzler was born in Sandusky, Ohio, USA on 20 January 1871. She was the daughter of Jacob F. Kanzler and Amalia Herb. She is listed as Jacob F. Kanzler's daughter on the 1880 Census in Sandusky, Ohio.¹ She is listed as Amalia Herb's daughter on the 5 June 1900 Census in Sandusky, Ohio.² Christine M. Kanzler died on 15 August 1943 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA at age 72.³

      Minnie Heising was also known as Mary Philomena Heising. She was born in Union Township, Ohio, USA on 25 January 1871.¹ She was the daughter of Ferdinand John Peter Heising and Anna Maria Fenger. Minnie Heising was baptized on 31 January 1871 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She is listed as Ferdinand John Peter Heising's daughter on the 5 June 1880 Census in Union Township, Ohio.² On Wednesday, 12 November 1890 in St. Michael's in Kalida, Ohio, USA, at age 19, Minnie Heising married Ben Lucke, age 21, son of Anton Bernard Lucke and Anna Siefker.³ As of 12 November 1890, her married name was Minnie Lucke (Heising). Minnie Heising is listed as Ben Lucke's wife on the 24 June 1900 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁴ Minnie Heising is listed as Ben Lucke's wife on the 21 April 1910 Census in Pine Bluff, Vaugine Township, Arkansas.⁵ Minnie Heising is listed as Ben Lucke's wife on the 6 February 1920 Census in Vaugine Township, Arkansas.⁶ Minnie Heising is listed as Ben Lucke's wife on the 2 April 1930 Census in Riverside, Arkansas.⁷ Minnie Heising and Ben Lucke appear in the family group photo taken in 1932 in Pine Bluff, Vaugine Township, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA. Minnie died on 22 December 1945 in Pine Bluff, Vaugine Township, Arkansas, USA at age 74. Cause of death was heart failure - dropsy. She was buried Bellwood Annex on 24 December 1945 in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA.⁸

     Herman Lucke was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 30 January 1871. He was the son of Anton Bernard Lucke and Anna Siefker. Herman Lucke was baptized on 1 February 1871 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ His baptism name was Herman Ferdinand Lucke. He is listed in the census as Anton Bernard Lucke's son on the 28 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² Herman Lucke was in the family group photo of Anna Siefker's and Anton Bernard Lucke'sfamily in 1893; Children of Bernard Anthony Lucke and Anna Catherine Siefker. Herman Lucke became Mariam Elenor Lucke's godparent at her baptism in St. Michael's in Kalida, Ohio, USA on 12 September 1897.³ On Tuesday, 8 November 1898 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 27, Herman Lucke married Minnie Warnecke, age 19, daughter of Bernard Henry Warnecke and Maria Christina Verhoff.^4,5 We have a photo of their wedding. Herman is the head of a family on the 25 June 1900 Census in Union Township, Ohio. Herman, 29 and his wife, Minnie 21 are living with their son Amos, 10 months and their niece Mamie, 4 years old. Occupation listed as "farmer", renting their living quarters.⁶ He was the parent of the people in the family group photo in 1908 in Ottawa Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA. Herman is the head of a family on the 26 May 1910 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio. Harmon F. 37 and his wife, Minnie 29 are living in West Leipsic with their children: Amos H. 9, Alphonse J. 8, Arthur B. 6, Arnold 4. Occupation is given as general farmer. They own their farm. They have been married 11 years.⁷ He and Minnie Warnecke were parents of the people in the family group photo of their family in 1915 in Union Township, Ohio, USA. Herman Lucke and Minnie Warnecke were parents of the people in the family group photo of their family in 1918 in Miller City, Ohio, USA. Herman is the head of a family on the 2 February 1920 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio. Herman 48 and Philomena 39 with their children: Amos 20, Arthur 17, Arnold 14, Lillian 3 10/12.⁸ Herman is the head of a family on the 24 April 1930 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio. Herman 59 and Minnie 51 are living with their children: Alphonse 29, Arnold 23, and Lillian 13. They own their farm.⁹ He was in the family group photo of Anton Bernard Lucke's and Anna Siefker'sfamily in 1935; at the Lucke family reunion at Roof's farm. Herman died on 15 March 1937 in Liberty Township, Ohio, USA at age 66. Cause of death was tuberculosis.¹⁰ He was buried on 17 March 1937 in St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery in Miller City, Ohio, USA.¹⁰

     Charles Kelley was born in Van Buren Township, Ohio, USA on 15 February 1871. He was the son of Philip Barton Kelley and Adaline Grise. Charles Kelley was baptized on 14 May 1871 in Holy Family Church in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA.¹ He was listed as Mary Ann Cusac's grandson on the 8 June 1880 Census in Pleasant Township, Ohio.

     Theodore Moening was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 22 March 1871. He was baptized on 22 March 1871 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ His baptism name was Bernard Theodore Moening. He was the son of Herman Moening and Teresa Meyer.

      Mary Magdalen Goedde was also known as Lena Goedde. She was born in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 7 April 1871. She was baptized on 7 April 1871 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Gerhard Heinrich Goedde and Catherine Elizabeth Altekruse. On Wednesday, 4 May 1892 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 21, Mary Magdalen Goedde married John Smith, age 34, son of Jacob Smith and Wilhelmina Herb.² As of 4 May 1892, her married name was Mary Magdalen Smith (Goedde). Mary Magdalen Goedde is listed as John Smith's wife on the 5 June 1900 Census in Glandorf, Ohio.³ Mary Magdalen Goedde is listed as John Smith's wife on the 13 January 1920 Census in Palmer Township, Ohio.⁴ Mary died on 22 September 1925 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 54. She was buried Have a Mass card for her. Age at death, 54 years, 5 months, 15 days. on 25 September 1925 in Cloverdale, Ohio, USA.

     Wilhemina Catherine Hueve was born on 8 April 1871, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Joseph Hueve and Lisetta Kloevforn. Wilhemina Catherine Hueve was baptized on 10 April 1871 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She is listed as Joseph Hueve's daughter on the 17 June 1880 Census in Pleasant Township, Ohio.²

     Roxie Rovena Kizer was born on 9 April 1871. She was the daughter of John Wesley Kizer and Mathilda Kephart. As of 1880, Roxie Rovena Kizer was also known as Roxanna Kizer. She was listed as Andrew S. Kephart's granddaughter on the 18 June 1880 Census in Decatur Township, Pennsylvania. On Wednesday, 29 April 1891 in Limestone, New York, USA, at age 20, Roxie Rovena Kizer married George Ellsworth Shomo, age 29, son of Henry Shomo and Elizabeth Rickard. Date and location from Roxie's obituary. As of 29 April 1891, her married name was Roxie Rovena Shomo (Kizer). Roxie Rovena Kizer is listed as George Ellsworth Shomo's wife on the 7 June 1900 Census in Reade Township, Pennsylvania. Roxie Rovena Kizer is listed as George Ellsworth Shomo's wife on the 19 April 1910 Census in Janesville Precinct, Gilich Township, Pennsylvania. Roxie Rovena Kizer is listed as George Ellsworth Shomo's wife on the 29 January 1920 Census in Jackson Precinct, Bradford Township, Pennsylvania. Roxie Rovena Kizer is listed as George Ellsworth Shomo's wife on the 21 April 1930 Census in Bradford Township, Pennsylvania. Roxie Rovena Kizer died on 4 November 1956 at age 85.¹ She was buried on 7 November 1956 in Egypt Cemetery.

     James Benedict Gocke was born in Farmington, West Virginia, USA on 28 April 1871. In 1895, James Benedict Gocke married Celia Herb, daughter of Anthony Frederick Herb and Maria Sophia Motsch. James is the head of a family on the 25 June 1900 Census in Lincoln, West Virginia. Benedict is a machinist.¹ James is the head of a family on the 21 April 1910 Census in Zanesville, Ohio. James is foreman at a tube mill.² He lived in 1914; per her mother's death announcement. James is the head of a family on the 6 January 1920 Census in Los Angeles, California. J.B. is representative for a pipe manufacturing company.³ James died on 13 December 1951 in Los Angeles, California, USA at age 80.⁴

      Celia Herb was also known as Cecelia Herb. She was born in Milan Township, Ohio, USA on 4 May 1871. She was the daughter of Anthony Frederick Herb and Maria Sophia Motsch. She was baptized in St. Anthony's in Milan, Ohio, USA on 28 May 1871.¹ She is listed as Anthony Frederick Herb's daughter on the 21 June 1880 Census in Milan Township, Ohio.² In 1895, Celia Herb married James Benedict Gocke. As of 1895, her married name was Celia Gocke (Herb). Celia Herb is listed as James Benedict Gocke's wife on the 25 June 1900 Census in Lincoln, West Virginia.³ Celia Herb is listed as James Benedict Gocke's wife on the 21 April 1910 Census in Zanesville, Ohio.⁴ Celia Herb is listed as James Benedict Gocke's wife on the 6 January 1920 Census in Los Angeles, California.⁵ Celia died in 1937 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

      Nell Brady was also known as Ella Theresa Brady. She was born on 12 May 1871 in Norwalk, Huron, Ohio, USA. Per the 1900 census, her parents were born in Ireland.¹ She was the daughter of Lawrence Brady and Ann Byrnes. On Tuesday, 20 October 1896 in St. Mary's in Norwalk, Ohio, USA, at age 25, Nell Brady married Joseph Herb, age 27, son of Anthony Frederick Herb and Maria Sophia Motsch.^2,3 As of 20 October 1896, her married name was Nell Herb (Brady). Nell Brady was listed as Maria Sophia Motsch's daughter-in-law on the 3 July 1900 Census in Milan Township, Ohio.⁴ Nell Brady is listed as Joseph Herb's wife on the 4 April 1930 Census in Milan, Ohio.⁵ Nell Brady died on 24 January 1949 in Milan, Ohio, USA at age 77.¹ She was buried on 26 January 1949 in St. Anthony's Cemetery in Milan, Ohio, USA.⁶

     Clara Catherine Lehmkuhle was baptized on 14 May 1871 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was born on 14 May 1871, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA.² She was the daughter of Joseph Lehmkuhle and Mary Elizabeth Giesken. She is listed as Joseph Lehmkuhle's daughter on the 15 June 1880 Census in Union Township, Ohio.³

     Clara Herb was born in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA on 29 May 1871.¹ She was the daughter of Heribert Herb and Catherine Krupp. Clara Herb was baptized on 3 June 1871 in St. Mary's Church in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.² Her baptism name was Clara Catherine Cecilia Herb. She is listed as Heribert Herb's daughter on the 9 June 1880 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.³ In 1893 in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA, Clara Herb married Herman August Vogt. As of 1893, her married name was Clara Vogt (Herb). Clara Herb is listed as Herman August Vogt's wife on the 12 June 1900 Census in Cleveland, Ohio.⁴ Clara died on 28 August 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA at age 79.
"Vogt, Clara (nee Herb), beloved wife of Herman, mother of Mary Berger (deceased), Janet Martin, Herman Vogt of Sandusky, O. Catherine Gates and Lee E. Vogt, passed away at the late residence, 1938 Buhrer Ave. Friends may call at Eischen Funeral Home, 1923 Clark Ave. Funeral Thursday, Aug. 31, at 9:30 a. m., St. Michael's Church, Clark and Scranton. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery."^1,5

     John Anthony Mainzer was born on 1 June 1871, in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.¹ He was the son of John Peter Mainzer and Christina Smith. He is listed in the census as John Peter Mainzer's son on the 9 June 1880 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.² Circa 1895 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA, John Anthony Mainzer married Louisa M Heber. John Anthony Mainzer died on 5 June 1938 in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA at age 67.¹ He was buried on 8 June 1938 in St. Mary's Cemetery in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.

     Catherine Otto was born in July 1871. She was the daughter of Jacob Otto and Catherine Drummelsmith. She is listed as Jacob Otto's daughter on the 16 June 1880 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.¹ On Wednesday, 25 April 1888 in Holy Family Church in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA, at age 16, Catherine Otto married Ignatius August Nadler, age 30, son of Andrew Nadler and Mary Sopherona Verena.² As of 25 April 1888, her married name was Catherine Nadler (Otto). Catherine Otto and Ignatius August Nadler had 9 children. Catherine Otto is listed as Ignatius August Nadler's wife on the 28 June 1900 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.³ Catherine Otto is listed as Ignatius August Nadler's wife on the 23 May 1910 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.⁴ Catherine is the head of a family on the 10 February 1920 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.⁵ Catherine is the head of a family on the 19 April 1930 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.⁶ She died on 3 March 1950 in Miller City, Ohio, USA at age 78. She was buried on 7 March 1950 in St. Nicholas Church in Miller City, Ohio, USA.⁷

     Magdalena E. Thome was born on 22 July 1871, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA.¹ On Friday, 2 October 1908 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA, at age 37, Magdalena E. Thome married Herman Henry Unterbrink, age 36, son of Ferdinand Unterbrink and Maria Gertrud Ratermann.¹ As of 2 October 1908, her married name was Magdalena E. Unterbrink (Thome). Magdalena E. Thome is listed as Herman Henry Unterbrink's wife on the 7 January 1920 Census in Ottawa, Ohio.² Magdalena E. Thome is listed as Herman Henry Unterbrink's wife on the 16 April 1930 Census in Ottawa, Ohio.³ Magdalena E. Thome died on 4 July 1955 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 83.¹

     John Theodore Ruhe was born on 24 August 1871, in Liberty Township, Ohio, USA.¹ He was the son of Bernard Ignatius Ruhe and Mary Knueven. He is listed in the census as Bernard Ignatius Ruhe's son on the 17 June 1880 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.² As of 1910, John Theodore Ruhe was also known as George T Ruhe. He is listed in the census as Bernard Ignatius Ruhe's son on the 12 May 1910 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.³ On Wednesday, 21 November 1917 in St. John's Church in Delphos, Ohio, USA, at age 46, John Theodore Ruhe married Mary Kroeger, age 36.¹ John Theodore Ruhe died on 25 September 1935 in Leipsic, Ohio, USA at age 64.¹

     Mary Catherine Feldhake was born on 14 September 1871, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was baptized on 15 September 1871 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of John Theodore Feldhake and Catherine Elizabeth von der Landwer. Mary Catherine Feldhake was named an heir in the will of John Theodore Feldhake dated 13 February 1886 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA.²

     Elizabeth Maria Siefker was born in Union Township, Ohio, USA on 16 September 1871. She was baptized on 17 September 1871 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Siefker and Catherine Elizabeth Tenwald. Elizabeth died on 13 September 1872 in Union Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA, age 12 months.