Descendants of Jacob Miller

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1 Descendants of Jacob Miller Generation No JACOB 2 MILLER (LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born Abt in France, and died Aft He married MARY BECHLER 04 Jan 1813 in Badonviller, France, daughter of MICHAEL BECHLER and MARIA MOSIMANN. She was born Abt in France, and died Aft More About JACOB MILLER and MARY BECHLER: Marriage: 04 Jan 1813, Badonviller, France Children of JACOB MILLER and MARY BECHLER are: i. BARBARA 3 MILLER, b. 22 Jan 1814, France; d. Bef. 1872, Fairfield County, Ohio; m. HENRY STUTZMAN, Abt. 1858; b. 01 Jan 1826, Ohio; d. 25 Nov 1881, Fairfield County, Ohio. More About BARBARA MILLER: Census 1: 14 Sep 1860, Pleasant Township, Faifield County, Ohio; Page 233 Census 2: 12 Jun 1870, Berne Township, Fairfield County, Ohio; Page 54 Notes for HENRY STUTZMAN: Herald of Truth - Volume XIX, Number 1 - January 1, page 14 STUTZMAN. - Nov. 25th, in Fairfield Co., Ohio, Bro. Henry Stutzman, aged 55 years, 10 months and 24 days. Buried the 27th. Services were held by Pre. Skinner in English, and Jacob Good in German. Text, Rom. 5:17. Bro. Stutzman leaves a wife and four children to mourn his departure. * * * * * * * Wellman Advance (Wellman, Iowa) > 1939 > September > 13...during 1851 eleven families came. Among these were... Preacher John GINGERICH and family, his two sons, Daniel J. and Christian J., with their families, and his son-in-law, Henry STUTZMAN, and wife, all from Fairfield County, Ohio. These six families migrated in May More About HENRY STUTZMAN: Census 1: 14 Sep 1860, Pleasant Township, Faifield County, Ohio; Page 233 Census 2: 30 Sep 1850, Berlin Township, Holmes County, Ohio Census 3: 12 Jun 1870, Berne Township, Fairfield County, Ohio; Page 56 Census 4: 02 Jun 1880, Berne Township, Fairfield County, Ohio; E.D. 205, Page 2 More About HENRY STUTZMAN and BARBARA MILLER: Marriage: Abt ii. MARY MILLER, b. 04 Nov 1815, France; d. 05 Mar 1882, Wayne County, Ohio. iii. CATHERINE MILLER, b. 10 Dec 1817, France; m. JOHANNES VERLEY, 23 Jun 1838, Lafrimbolle, France; b. France. More About JOHANNES VERLEY and CATHERINE MILLER: Marriage: 23 Jun 1838, Lafrimbolle, France 3. iv. DAVID D. MILLER, b. 30 Oct 1819, Pennsylvania; d. Bet , Kosciusko County, Indiana. 4. v. ANNA MILLER, b. Abt. 1821, Pennsylvania; d. Aft vi. JACOB J. MILLER, b. 13 Mar 1822, Conemaugh, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; d. 1863, Elkhart County, Indiana. 6. vii. SARAH JANE MILLER, b. 1825, Ohio; d. 28 Jan 1857, Ohio. 7. viii. JOSEPH MILLER, b. 10 Jan 1826, Ohio; d. 15 Mar 1888, Maries County, Missouri. Generation No. 2 1

2 2. MARY 3 MILLER (JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born 04 Nov 1815 in France, and died 05 Mar 1882 in Wayne County, Ohio. She married MICHAEL KURTZ, son of DAVID KURTZ and BARBARA LAPP. He was born 01 Feb 1809 in Pennsylvania, and died 07 Sep 1883 in Wayne County, Ohio. More About MARY MILLER: Cemetery: 15 Jun 1880, Green Township, Wayne County, Ohio; E.D. 232, Page 29 Census: 29 Jun 1860, Green Township, Wayne County, Ohio.; Page 76 More About MICHAEL KURTZ: Census 1: 29 Jun 1860, Green Township, Wayne County, Ohio.; Page 76 Census 2: 25 Jul 1850, Green Township, Wayne County, Ohio; Page 195 Census 3: 13 Jul 1870, Green Township, Wayne County, Ohio; Page 37 Census 4: 15 Jun 1880, Green Township, Wayne County, Ohio; E.D. 232, Page 29 Children of MARY MILLER and MICHAEL KURTZ are: 8. i. BARBARA 4 KURTZ, b. 26 Mar 1834, Wayne County, Ohio; d. Abt. 09 Apr 1920, Carthage, Missouri. 9. ii. REBECCA KURTZ, b. 23 Jul 1836, Ohio; d. 26 May 1903, West Liberty, Ohio. iii. LYDIA KURTZ, b. 17 Aug 1838; d iv. JACOB M. KURTZ, b. 20 Sep 1840, Ohio; d. 20 Feb 1862, Wayne County, Ohio. v. JOHN KURTZ, b. 10 Jan 1844, Ohio; d. 09 Jan 1916; m. SUSAN P. ORTH; b. Abt vi. DANIEL KURTZ, b. 06 Jun 1846, Ohio; d. 20 Feb vii. MARY KURTZ, b. 12 Jun 1849, Ohio; d. 1882; m. SMITH BONEY. viii. DAVID KURTZ, b. 20 Jan 1852, Ohio; d. Abt. 1924; m. (1) MARY BAUMAN; m. (2) MARY COLBY. ix. HENRY KURTZ, b. 17 Oct 1854, Ohio; d. 01 Nov 1934; m. ANNA HEICK; b. Abt DAVID D. 3 MILLER (JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born 30 Oct 1819 in Pennsylvania, and died Bet in Kosciusko County, Indiana. He married SOPHIA D. WOLF Abt. 1843, daughter of DANIEL WOLF and SARAH HAFFLEY. She was born Abt in Ohio, and died Bef Notes for DAVID D. MILLER: Kosciusko County, Indiana Deed Index * * * * David Miller from H.B. Hollar Warranty Deed August 23, 1858 $1200 Lot #2 Section 12 Township 33 Range /100 Acres S Fr 1/2 N/W 1/4 of Lot 1 Section 12 Township 33 Range /100 Acres Lot 4 Section 12 Township 33 Range /100 Acres Purchase recorded February 5, 1859 Book 18 Page 501 (Could be 301, difficult to read, but believe it to be 2

3 501) * * * * David Miller to Anna Smith Warranty Deed 28 Apr 1859 $1500 Lots 1, 2, & 4 Section 12 Township 33 Range /100 Acres Recorded May 20, 1859 Book 20 Page 49 * * * * Ann Smith to Sophia Miller May 23, 1859 $1500 Description - See Record Recorded January 17, 1860 Book 20, Page 341 * * * * Sophia Miller to Levi Snoke April $400 Description - See Record Section 12 Township 33 Range 7 Acres 10 Recorded April 21, 1869 Book 32 Page 539 * * * * Sophia Miller to Jos. D. Miller Feb 29, 1876 $800 Description - See Record Section 12 Township 33 Range 7 Recorded March 4, 1876 Book 43 Page 173 Sophia Miller to John E. Miller Feb 29, 1876 $1000 Description - See Record Section 12 Township 33 Range 7 Recorded March 4, 1876 Book 43 Page 174 3

4 Sophia Miller to Cyrus Weimer Feb 29, 1876 $1000 Description - See Record Section 12 Township 33 Range 7 Recorded March 4, 1876 Book 43 Page 175 * * * * * * David D. Miller to Benj. Yohn Warranty Deed June 17, 1862 $35 Description - See Record Recorded July 21, 1862 Book 21 Page 508 More About DAVID D. MILLER: Census 1: 20 Jul 1860, P.O. Boidson (Boydston) Mill, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; Page 86 Census 2: 19 Sep 1850, Hopewell Township, Mercer County, Ohio Census 3: 23 Aug 1870, Not present in census with wife; P.O. Boydston Mills, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; Page 19 More About SOPHIA D. WOLF: Census: 25 Aug 1870, P.O. Boydston Mills, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; Page 19 More About DAVID MILLER and SOPHIA WOLF: Marriage: Abt Children of DAVID MILLER and SOPHIA WOLF are: 10. i. MARY ANN 4 MILLER, b. 25 Jan 1847, Ohio. 11. ii. JOHN E. MILLER, b. Abt. 1848, Ohio; d. 02 Oct 1911, Wayne Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana. iii. JACOB MILLER, b. Abt. 1850, Ohio; d. 1888; m. CAMILLA JANE RITTER, 29 Oct 1872, Noble County, Indiana; b. Abt Notes for JACOB MILLER: Noble County, Indiana Marriage Index Miller Jacob, --, Ritter Camilla, --, --, 29 Oct 1872 Notes for CAMILLA JANE RITTER: Noble County, Indiana Marriage Index Ritter Camilla, ca 1849, Miller Jacob, Ritter Solomon, Whitmire Mary, 3-29 More About JACOB MILLER and CAMILLA RITTER: Marriage: 29 Oct 1872, Noble County, Indiana 12. iv. ELIZABETH MILLER, b. 18 Jul 1853, Michigan; d. 04 Mar 1915, Kosciusko County, Indiana. 13. v. JOSEPH DAVID MILLER, b. 03 Feb 1856, Indiana; d. 20 Sep vi. ELI MILLER, b. Abt. 1859, Indiana; m. NANCY LATSON, 30 May 1878, Kosciusko County, Indiana. 4

5 Notes for ELI MILLER: Kosciusko County, Indiana Marriage Index MILLER, Eli LATSON, Nancy 30 May 1878 F:6 More About ELI MILLER and NANCY LATSON: Marriage: 30 May 1878, Kosciusko County, Indiana Marriage Index: 30 May 1878, Kosciusko County, Indiana; Book F, Page 6 vii. MARIA ELIZABETH MILLER, b. Abt. 1862, Indiana; m. NOAH JAMES MOCK. Notes for MARIA ELIZABETH MILLER:?????? Kosciusko County, Indiana Marriage Index MILLER, Elizabeth MOCK, James 11 Mar 1876 E:470 Notes for NOAH JAMES MOCK:????? Kosciusko County, Indiana Marriage Index MOCK, James MILLER, Elizabeth 11 Mar 1876 E: ANNA 3 MILLER (JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born Abt in Pennsylvania, and died Aft She married (1) JOHN SOUDER Abt He was born Bet in Pennsylvania, and died Abt in Fulton County, Ohio. She married (2) CHRISTIAN REIGSECKER Abt He was born 17 Jul 1803 in France, and died 01 Sep 1881 in Fulton County, Ohio. She married (3) ADAM SMITH Abt He was born in Pennsylvania. More About ANNA MILLER: Census 1: 18 Aug 1870, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; Page 10 Census 2: 10 Oct 1850, German Twp, Fulton County, Ohio: Husband Christian "Riegher" More About JOHN SOUDER and ANNA MILLER: Marriage: Abt Notes for CHRISTIAN REIGSECKER: Herald of Truth - Volume XVIII, Number 11 - November, 1881, Page 197, 198 RIEGSECKER - Sept. 1st, in Fulton County, O., very suddenly, Christian Riegsecker, aged 78 years, 2 months and 14 days. In the evening he retired to rest in his usual health, and before his daughter went to sleep she heard him in his room saying, "O how unwell I am," and when she came to him he could not speak and shortly after expired. He was a brother in the Amish church, leaves a bereaved daughter. Buried on the 3rd. Services conducted by N. King and C. Freienberger. More About CHRISTIAN REIGSECKER: Census 1: 07 Jun 1880, Living with Christian Short, German Township, Fulton County, Ohio; E.D. 22, Page 13 Census 2: 10 Oct 1850, German Township, Fulton County, Ohio; Name listed as Riegher Census 3: 12 Jul 1860, German Township, Fulton County, Ohio, Page 130 Census 4: 13 Jul 1870, Living with Christian Short, German Township, Fulton County, Ohio, Page 34 More About CHRISTIAN REIGSECKER and ANNA MILLER: Marriage: Abt More About ADAM SMITH and ANNA MILLER: Marriage: Abt Children of ANNA MILLER and JOHN SOUDER are: 5

6 14. i. JACOB 4 SOUDER, b. 28 Jul 1838, Ohio; d. 26 Dec 1911, Norman, Oklahoma. 15. ii. JEPTHA SOUDER, b. 12 Feb 1840, Ohio; d. 04 Nov 1882, Rose Hill, Johnson County, Missouri. 16. iii. BARBARA SOUDER, b. 03 Sep 1841, Wayne County, Ohio; d. 07 Dec 1917, Shelby County, Illinois. 17. iv. SARAH SOUDER, b. 31 Mar 1843, Wayne County, Ohio; d. 14 Mar 1916, Wayne County, Ohio. 18. v. MARY SOUDER, b. 14 Jan 1845, Fulton County, Ohio; d. 12 Apr 1926, Nappanee, Indiana. Child of ANNA MILLER and CHRISTIAN REIGSECKER is: 19. vi. MAGDALENA MARTHA 4 REIGSECKER, b. 01 Jan 1849, Ohio; d. 16 Jan 1889, Pettisville, Ohio. Child of ANNA MILLER and ADAM SMITH is: 20. vii. EMMA SARAH 4 SMITH, b. 11 Nov 1855, Ohio; d. 28 Dec 1930, Kosciusko County, Indiana. 5. JACOB J. 3 MILLER (JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born 13 Mar 1822 in Conemaugh, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and died 1863 in Elkhart County, Indiana. He married MARY ANN STUTZMAN, daughter of DAVID STUTZMAN and SARAH MILLER. She was born Oct 1822 in Pennsylvania, and died Sep 1896 in Elkhart County, Indiana. More About JACOB J. MILLER: Burial: 1863, Little Pine Creek Cemetery, Elkhart County, Indiana Census 1: 16 Sep 1850, Clinton Township, Elkhart County, Indiana Census 2: 28 Jul 1860, P.O. Millersburg, Clinton Township, Elkhart County, Indiana; Page 137 Notes for MARY ANN STUTZMAN: Possibly died in Kosciusko County, Indiana MILLER, Mary A. 21 Apr 1916 More About MARY ANN STUTZMAN: Burial: 1896, Little Pine Creek Cemetery, Elkhart County, Indiana Census 1: 01 Jun 1880, Living with daughter Elizabeth Neff, Jefferson Township, Elkhart County, Indiana; E.D. 29, Page 9 Census 2: 05 Aug 1870, P.O. Goshen, Jefferson Township, Elkhart County, Indiana, Page 5 Children of JACOB MILLER and MARY STUTZMAN are: 21. i. W. ELIZABETH 4 MILLER, b. Mar 1845, Ohio; d. Aft ii. SARAH MILLER, b. Abt. 1846, Ohio. iii. SUSAN MILLER, b. 1847, Indiana; d More About SUSAN MILLER: Burial: 1858, Little Pine Creek Cemetery, Elkhart County, Indiana iv. BARBARA MILLER, b. Abt. 1850, Indiana. v. WILLIAM MILLER, b. Abt. 1853, Indiana. vi. LYDIA MILLER, b. Abt. 1855, Indiana. vii. EMILY MILLER, b. Abt. 1856, Indiana. viii. ANNETTA MILLER, b. Abt. 1859, Indiana. ix. FRANKLIN MILLER, b. Abt. 1862, Indiana. x. CHAUNCY MILLER, b. Abt. 1864, Indiana. 6. SARAH JANE 3 MILLER (JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born 1825 in Ohio, and died 28 Jan 1857 in Ohio. She married JOHN WYSE Bef He was born 11 Dec 1821 in Berne, Switzerland, and died 09 Mar 1881 in Fulton County, Ohio. More About JOHN WYSE and SARAH MILLER: Marriage: Bef Children of SARAH MILLER and JOHN WYSE are: 6

7 22. i. ELIZABETH 4 WYSE, b. 20 Feb 1845, Archbold, Ohio; d. 13 Feb 1925, Archbold, Ohio. ii. BARBARA WYSE, b. 03 May 1846; d. 15 Oct iii. DANIEL J. WYSE, b. 28 Aug 1847, Burlington, Ohio; d. 17 May 1925, Pettisville, Ohio. 24. iv. MARY WYSE, b. 28 Sep 1849, Holmes County, Ohio. 25. v. CHRISTIAN J. WYSE, b. 04 Jul 1852, Elmira, Ohio; d. 16 Jul 1926, Archbold, Ohio. 26. vi. ELIAS WYSE, b. Aug 1854, Ohio; d. 05 May 1921, Fulton County, Ohio. 7. JOSEPH 3 MILLER (JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born 10 Jan 1826 in Ohio, and died 15 Mar 1888 in Maries County, Missouri. He married RACHEL ANN SHOE 28 Jun 1849 in Wayne County, Ohio. She was born 22 Jun 1829 in Ohio, and died 14 May 1882 in Crawford County, Missouri. More About JOSEPH MILLER: Census 1: 05 Sep 1850, Milton Township, Wayne, County, Ohio Census 2: 05 Jul 1860, German Township, Marshall County, Indiana; Page 71 Census 3: 21 Aug 1870, P.O. Argos, Union Township, Marshall County, Indiana; Page 18 Census 4: 05 Jun 1880, Union Township, Marshall County, Indiana; E.D. 108, Page 8 More About JOSEPH MILLER and RACHEL SHOE: Marriage: 28 Jun 1849, Wayne County, Ohio Marriage Index: 28 Jun 1849, Listed on LDS site as extracted wedding information. Not found elsewhere. Children of JOSEPH MILLER and RACHEL SHOE are: i. SARAH A. 4 MILLER, b. Abt. 1850, Ohio. ii. JOHN WILLIAM MILLER, b. Abt. 1852, Ohio. iii. JAMES J. MILLER, b. Abt. 1854, Ohio. iv. DANIEL W. MILLER, b. Abt. 1855, Ohio. v. LOVINA J. MILLER, b. Abt. 1857, Ohio. vi. MARY C. MILLER, b. Abt. 1859, Ohio. vii. CLARA MILLER, b. Abt. 1862, Indiana. viii. EMMA MILLER, b. 09 Feb 1865, Indiana; d. 25 Sep 1888, Maries County, Missouri. ix. IDA M. MILLER, b. 19 Feb 1868, Indiana; d. 13 Jun 1885, Maries County, Missouri. x. IRA MORTON MILLER, b. 19 Jan 1868, Indiana; d. 15 Jan 1893, Maries County, Missouri. Generation No BARBARA 4 KURTZ (MARY 3 MILLER, JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born 26 Mar 1834 in Wayne County, Ohio, and died Abt. 09 Apr 1920 in Carthage, Missouri. She married JACOB BUERGE 14 Mar 1854, son of JACOB BUERGE and ELIZABETH GRIESER. He was born 19 Dec 1830 in Waterloo County, Ontario, and died 12 Feb 1913 in Jasper City, Missouri. Notes for BARBARA KURTZ: Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 6 - May 6, page 111 Buerge. - Barbara Kurtz was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, March 26, She was married to Jacob Buerge March 14, Immediately after their marriage they went to Canada, where they resided fourteen years, then returned to Michigan, coming to Missouri from that state in For four years the family lived in Cass county, then moved to Jasper county, locating east of Jasper City. Ten children were born to this union. Two died in infancy. One son died six years ago. Bro. Buerge died in 1913, at the age of 82 years. For the past six years Sister Buerge lived with her daughter, Mrs. John Zeiset, of Carthage, Mo., at whose home she died. She had been a member of the Mennonite Church since childhood, living a devoted Christian life. It was said of her that she kept all the friends she made. She leaves 7 children, 32 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Andrew Shenk, at the Methodist Church in Jasper, on April 11, Burial in Jasper Cemetery. Myrtle Shenk. More About BARBARA KURTZ: Census 1: 03 Jan 1920, Carthage, Marion Township, Jasper County, Missouri; E.D. 84, Sheet 2B Census 2: 03 Jan 1920, Living with daughter Elizabeth Zeiset in Carthage, Missouri Notes for JACOB BUERGE: 7

8 Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 50 - March 13, page 799,800 Buerge.-Jacob Buerge was born Dec. 19, 1830, in Waterloo Co., Ont.; died Feb. 12, 1913, in Jasper City, Mo.; aged 82 y. 1 m. 23 d. He was for many years a resident of Jasper Co., Mo. He was married to Barbara Kurtz, Mar. 14, 1854, in Wayne Co., O. To this union were born 7 sons and 3 daughters. Two sons died in infancy. He leaves a beloved wife and the following children: D. K. Buerge, D. M. Buerge, Mrs. Lizzie Holdeman, W. W. Buerge, A. A. Buerge, J. J. Buerge, Mrs. C. F. Hedge, also 30 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Katharine Buzzard, aged 87; Mrs. Magdalena Buzzard, aged 85; Christian Buerge, aged 84; John Buerge, aged 81; Daniel Buerge, aged 78; Mrs. Fannie Teters, aged 74. Bro. Buerge was at one time a member of the Holdeman faith. He has been for some time a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. His affliction was dropsy and he suffered much, but through it all his mind was stayed on Christ who had become his all in all. Funeral services were conducted in the M. E. Church of Jasper City by Perry J. Shenk. Text, Eccl. 11:3. Burial in Jasper Cemetery. More About JACOB BUERGE: Census 1: 22 Apr 1910, Preston Township, Jasper County, Missouri; E.D. 79, Sheet 9B Census 2: 22 Aug 1870, Richmond, Osceola County, Michigan Census 3: 1880, Richmond, Osceola County, Michigan Census 4: 15 Jun 1900, McDonald Township, Jasper County, Missouri; E.D. 54, Sheet 9B More About JACOB BUERGE and BARBARA KURTZ: Marriage: 14 Mar 1854 Children of BARBARA KURTZ and JACOB BUERGE are: i. FEMALE 5 BUERGE, m. C. F. HEDGE. ii. W. W. BUERGE. 27. iii. DANIEL K. BUERGE, b. Abt. 1855, Ohio. 28. iv. ELIZABETH BUERGE, b. Abt. 1857, Canada. v. DAVID M. BUERGE, b. Abt. 1858, Canada. vi. MARY BUERGE, b. Abt. 1860, Canada. vii. MOSES BUERGE, b. Abt. 1865, Canada. 29. viii. AMOS A. BUERGE, b. Feb 1872, Michigan. 30. ix. JONATHAN J. BUERGE, b. May 1873, Michigan. x. MELINDA BUERGE, b. Abt. 1875, Michigan. 9. REBECCA 4 KURTZ (MARY 3 MILLER, JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born 23 Jul 1836 in Ohio, and died 26 May 1903 in West Liberty, Ohio. She married HENRY BYLER 12 Apr 1855 in Wayne County, Ohio, son of HENRY BYLER and SUSANNA LAPP. He was born 15 Dec 1816 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and died 14 May 1897 in West Liberty, Ohio. More About REBECCA KURTZ: Census 1: 07 Jun 1900, 6 Children born, 4 living; Living with sonds John and Joseph Census 2: 07 Jun 1900, West Liberty, Liberty Township, Logan County, Ohio; E.D. 144, Sheet 6B Notes for HENRY BYLER: Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 12, June 15, Page 188, 189 BYLER - Brother Henry Byler was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., on Dec. 15th, He was married to Miss Rebecca Kurtz on the 12th of April, To this union were born six children, four of whom with their mother, and four grandchildren survive him. He moved to Fairfield Co., Ohio with his parents in From there he removed to Wayne Co., where he was married. He moved to Champaign Co., in 1874, where he lived until his removal to West Liberty four years ago. He was for many years a member of the Amish church and lived a consistent Christian life. He was a man always true to his calling, and by his death the family has been bereft of a kind and indulgent husband and father, and the community of a good citizen. He was devoted to his life partner, and she to him. His children reverenced him, and cherish the memory of their father. He lived peaceably with all men until the good Lord was pleased to take him home where parting is no more. He died at his home in West Liberty, Ohio, May 14th, 1897, after a long illness of kidney trouble, in the eighty-first year of his age. The funeral services took place Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, at his late residence on West Columbus Street. A large concourse of people were present. David Blyth, paster of the Presbyterian church, preached the sermon, his 8

9 text being 1 Cor. 15:19, 20. Appropriate remarks were also made by Pre. David Hilty, pastor of the Mennonite church. Interment in the Fair View cemetery. To-night we are thinking, dear father, of the grief that has come to our home; How you left us in silence one afternoon, you left us in silence and gloom. At your sick-bed, dear husband, I watched with the tenderest care, Through the weary days that you suffered, while my heart was uplifted in prayer. We loved thee, dear husband and father, and would have wished thee stay; But let the Father's will be done, 'twill shine in endless day. J.A. ZOOK More About HENRY BYLER: Census 1: 17 Jun 1880, Salem Township, Champaign County, Ohio; E.D. 28, Page 28D Census 2: 12 Jul 1860, Wayne Township, Wayne County, Ohio; Page 102 Census 3: 12 Jul 1870, Wayne Township, Wayne County, Ohio; Page 35 More About HENRY BYLER and REBECCA KURTZ: Marriage: 12 Apr 1855, Wayne County, Ohio Children of REBECCA KURTZ and HENRY BYLER are: i. JOHN W. 5 BYLER, b. 05 Jan 1856, Ohio; d. 25 May More About JOHN W. BYLER: Census: 07 Jun 1900, West Liberty, Liberty Township, Logan County, Ohio; E.D. 144, Sheet 6B ii. MARY BYLER, b. Abt. 1858, Ohio; d. Bef iii. DAVID BYLER, b. Abt. 1860, Ohio. 31. iv. JOSEPH M. BYLER, b. Dec 1869, Ohio. v. HENRY BYLER, b. Abt. 1873, Ohio. 10. MARY ANN 4 MILLER (DAVID D. 3, JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born 25 Jan 1847 in Ohio. She married CYRUS WEIMER 11 Oct 1866 in Kosciusko County, Indiana, son of JOSEPH WEIMER and HANNAH HURRAH. He was born Sep 1845 in Ohio. Notes for MARY ANN MILLER: Indiana Marriage Collection, about Mary Ann Miller Name: Mary Ann Miller Spouse Name: Cyrus Weimer Marriage Date: 11 Oct 1866 Marriage County: Kosciusko Source Title 1: Kosciusko County Indiana Source Title 2: Marriages Source Title 3: Brides Compiled by Ruth M Slevin 1972 Book: C OS Page: 408 More About MARY ANN MILLER: Census: 03 Jan 1920, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; E.D. 52, Page 13B Notes for CYRUS WEIMER: Kosciusko County, Indiana Marriage Index WEIMER, Cyrus MILLER, Mary Ann 11 Oct 1866 C:408 More About CYRUS WEIMER: Census 1: 19 Apr 1910, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; E.D. 81, Page 4B Census 2: 23 Aug 1870, P.O. Boydston Mills, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; Page 19 Census 3: 09 Jun 1880, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana 9

10 Census 4: 18 Jun 1900, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; E.D. 59, Sheet 14A Census 5: 03 Jan 1920, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; E.D. 52, Page 13B More About CYRUS WEIMER and MARY MILLER: Marriage: 11 Oct 1866, Kosciusko County, Indiana Children of MARY MILLER and CYRUS WEIMER are: i. JOHN W. 5 WEIMER, b. Abt. 1868, Indiana. ii. CHARLES WEIMER, b. Abt. 1873, Indiana. iii. ORA WEIMER, b. Abt. 1878, Indiana. iv. ELLA WEIMER, b. Apr 1879, Indiana; m. UNKNOWN PAGE, Abt More About ELLA WEIMER: Census: 18 Jun 1900, Living with parents, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; E.D. 59, Sheet 14A More About UNKNOWN PAGE and ELLA WEIMER: Marriage: Abt JOHN E. 4 MILLER (DAVID D. 3, JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born Abt in Ohio, and died 02 Oct 1911 in Wayne Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana. He married (1) MARGARET T. BOSE 04 Nov 1871 in Noble County, Indiana. She was born 17 Jun 1852, and died 14 Mar 1875 in Kosciusko County, Indiana. He married (2) REBECCA WEIMER 10 Oct 1875 in Kosciusko County, Indiana, daughter of JOSEPH WEIMER and HANNAH HURRAH. She was born 02 Sep 1850 in Ohio, and died 07 Jan Notes for JOHN E. MILLER: From "Kosciusko County, Indiana " John and Rebecca (Weimer) Miler There are many Millers in Kosciusko County and it is difficult to connect them. It has been said that they originally came from Germany, although I pass this along as a possibility and not a fact proven by this writer. On 10 October 1875 John E. Miller married his second wife, Rebecca Weimer, who was born in 1850 and died 7 Jan 1906, the daughter of Joseph D. Weimer and Hannah Hurrah. There were at least five children; Cara, who died at the age of twelve of a head injury; Clyde; Clarence "Mellie," who married Bessie M. Ritter and moved to Oklahoma to work in the oil fields; Otto, who married twice and died in 1957 in Kosciusko County, and Leslie, who left the area. John was in disfavor with many family members so he left for Canada to homestead but came back eventually when he became ill. His son Frank, from his first marriage to Martha Bose, met him at the train station and took him to the County Home where he eventually died alone. Perry C. Miller married Grace Angel, daughter of Perry Angel and Polly Ann Mock. Clyde was a farmer and traveled to do thrashing. He was also a carpenter; however it was grace who, in later years after he died, rebuilt the small family home after it burned down across from Oak Grove Cemetery, east of North Webster. They had three children: Madge W., born in 1910 and married Leonard Vanator. She died from complications in 1939 at McDonald Hospital during a gallbladder operation; Ordie, the only son; and Dorothy, born in 1908, who married Arthur Hoadley and moved to Elkhart where they had three children. Ordie Miller was born 29 November 1906 and married Dorothy Quine, daughter of Clayton Quine and Edith Archer of Dutchtown. They lived in Kosciusko County and moved to Elkhart in 1943 where Ordie worked as an auto mechanic for many years. He died May They had two children: Nancy born 9 March 1935 in the home of Grace Angel Miller outside of North Webster. She married Edmund C. Consolo whom she met at Manchester College and they now live in Carnation, Washington having four grown children. Shirley, the youngest was born 15 February 1938 in Kosciusko County. Shirley Married Byron Wedge Jr. and later John Gallay. She has two grown sons and lives in Elkahrt at this writing. Shirley Gallay, Elkhart, Indiana. * * * * * * * * 10

11 Noble County, Indiana Marriage Index Miller John E, --, Bose Margaret, --, --, 4 Nov 1871 * * * * * * * * County Farm Records Kosciusko Co, IN County Farm: M MILLER, John E. Book 2:Pages Died 02 Oct 1911 Parents David Miller Sophia Wolf * * * * * * * * Indiana Deaths, about John E. Miller Name: John E. Miller Date: 2 Oct 1911 Location: Wayne Township Age: 63 yr Gender: Male Race: White Source Location: County Health Office, Warsaw Source Notes: The source of this record is the book H-18 on page 28 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration. * * * * * * * * Kosciusko County, Indiana Deed Index John E. Miller to Hannah Weimer Warranty Deed March 11, 1887 $7000 Description - See Record Section 12 Township 33 Range 7 Recorded April 20, 1887 Book 60 Page Rebecca J. Miller to Hannah Weimer (as above) * * * * * * * * A. J. Miller to S. Fidler March 11, 1887 $40 Description - See Record Section 13 Township 33 Range 7 Recorded April 20, 1887 Book 60 Page 47 11

12 John E. Miller to S. Fidler (as above) * * * * * * * More About JOHN E. MILLER: Census 1: 09 Jun 1880, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; E.D. 52, Page 13B Census 2: 25 Aug 1870, P.O. Boydston Mills, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; Page 19 Notes for MARGARET T. BOSE: Noble County, Indiana Marriage Index Bose Margaret, --, Miller John E, --, --, * * * * * * * Indiana Marriage Collection, about Margaret E Boose Name: Margaret E Boose Spouse Name: John E Miller Marriage Date: 4 Nov 1871 Marriage County: Noble Source Title 1: Noble County, Indiana Source Title 2: Marriage Records Books Source Title 3: Part I Index of Grooms Part II Index of Brides Com Book: 2 OS Page: 537 More About JOHN MILLER and MARGARET BOSE: Marriage: 04 Nov 1871, Noble County, Indiana More About JOHN MILLER and REBECCA WEIMER: Marriage: 10 Oct 1875, Kosciusko County, Indiana Children of JOHN MILLER and MARGARET BOSE are: i. FRANK L. 5 MILLER, b. 11 May 1871, Indiana; m. ARTIE KIZER, 14 Oct 1900, Noble County, Indiana; b. 07 Dec Notes for FRANK L. MILLER: Noble County, Indiana Marriage Index Miller Frank L, 11 May 1871, Kiser Artie, Miller John, Bose Margaret, 14 Oct 1900 Notes for ARTIE KIZER: Noble County, Indiana Marriage Index Kiser Artie, 7 Dec 1881, Miller Frank L, Kiser William, Weade Kathrine J, 8-94 More About FRANK MILLER and ARTIE KIZER: Marriage: 14 Oct 1900, Noble County, Indiana ii. AMANDA MILLER, b. Abt. 1875, Indiana; m. UNKNOWN NELSON. Children of JOHN MILLER and REBECCA WEIMER are: 12

13 iii. LESLIE 5 MILLER, b. Abt. 1877, Indiana. iv. CORA MILLER, b. Abt. 1879, Indiana. 32. v. CLYDE C. MILLER, b. Abt. 1883, Indiana; d vi. CLARENCE MILLER, b. Nov 1883, Indiana. 34. vii. OTTO MILLER, d. 1957, Kosciusko County, Indiana. 12. ELIZABETH 4 MILLER (DAVID D. 3, JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born 18 Jul 1853 in Michigan, and died 04 Mar 1915 in Kosciusko County, Indiana. She married LEVI SNOKE 21 Jun 1868 in Kosciusko County, Indiana, son of ANDREW SNOKE and MARY SOLLENBERGER. He was born 29 Jan 1845 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and died 07 Mar 1923 in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Notes for ELIZABETH MILLER: Indiana Marriage Collection, about Eliza Miller Name: Eliza Miller Spouse Name: Levi Snoke Marriage Date: 21 Jun 1868 Marriage County: Kosciusko Source Title 1: Kosciusko County Indiana Source Title 2: Marriages Source Title 3: Brides Compiled by Ruth M Slevin 1972 Book: D OS Page: 69 Notes for LEVI SNOKE: Kosciusko County, Indiana Marriage Index SNOKE, Levi MILLER, Eliza 21 Jun 1868 D:69 More About LEVI SNOKE: Census 1: 23 Aug 1870, P.O. Boydston Mills, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; Page 19 Census 2: 09 Jun 1880, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; E.D. 52, Page 13B More About LEVI SNOKE and ELIZABETH MILLER: Marriage: 21 Jun 1868, Kosciusko County, Indiana Children of ELIZABETH MILLER and LEVI SNOKE are: i. MARY 5 SNOKE, b. 17 May 1870, Indiana; d ii. ANDREW JAY SNOKE, b. 26 Oct 1871, Indiana; d. 14 Apr iii. EMMA SOPHIA SNOKE, b. 26 Jan 1874, Indiana; d iv. ELIZABETH LUELLA SNOKE, b. 29 Jul 1875, Indiana. 35. v. HENRY LEE SNOKE, b. 16 Sep 1877, Indiana; d. 01 May vi. LEAH SNOKE, b. 07 Aug 1879, Indiana; d. Bef vii. DAVID SNOKE, b. 20 Jul 1881, Indiana. viii. ANNA CHRISTIANA SNOKE, b. 19 Jul 1883, Indiana; d ix. MAGGIE ESTHER SNOKE, b. 14 Oct 1885, Indiana. 36. x. AMOS CLARENCE SNOKE, b. 04 May 1887, Indiana; d xi. HAZEL SNOKE, b. Oct 1889, Indiana. xii. FANNY SNOKE, b. 01 Jun 1892, Indiana; d xiii. ERIA SNOKE, b. 20 Apr 1894, Indiana; d JOSEPH DAVID 4 MILLER (DAVID D. 3, JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born 03 Feb 1856 in Indiana, and died 20 Sep He married JULIA ANN BLACK 20 Oct 1877 in Kosciusko County, Indiana. She was born Notes for JOSEPH DAVID MILLER: Kosciusko County, Indiana Marriage Index 13

14 MILLER, Joseph D. BLACK, Julia Ann 20 Oct 1877 E:673 Notes for JULIA ANN BLACK: Kosciusko County, Indiana Marriage Index BLACK, Julia Ann MILLER, Joseph D. 20 Oct 1877 E:673 More About JULIA ANN BLACK: Census: 26 Apr 1930, Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana; E.D , Sheet 10B More About JOSEPH MILLER and JULIA BLACK: Marriage: 20 Oct 1877, Kosciusko County, Indiana Children of JOSEPH MILLER and JULIA BLACK are: i. LILLIE M. 5 MILLER, m. UNKNOWN GALLOWAY. ii. ADA MILLER, m. ARTHUR IDEN. Notes for ADA MILLER: Kosciusko County, Indiana Marriage Index MILLER, Ada E. IDEN, Arthur 24 Dec 1904 M:378 iii. DELLA MILLER, m. COURT F. AIRGOOD, 10 Oct 1901, Kosciusko County, Indiana. Notes for DELLA MILLER: Kosciusko County, Indiana Marriage Index MILLER, Dellie C. SIRGOOD, Court F. 10 Oct 1901 L:477 More About COURT AIRGOOD and DELLA MILLER: Marriage: 10 Oct 1901, Kosciusko County, Indiana iv. FLORA MILLER, m. UNKNOWN KNEPPER. v. BESSIE MILLER. vi. FLORENCE MILLER, m. UNKNOWN HAMMOND. vii. MARIE MILLER, m. UNKNOWN LYNN. viii. ANNIE E. MILLER, b. 02 Oct 1882, Kosciusko County, Indiana. Notes for ANNIE E. MILLER: Kosciusko County, Indiana Birth Index Miller Annie E F W 2 Oct 1882 Joseph D Julia Black H-1 27 ix. MALE MILLER, b. 05 Mar 1893, Kosciusko County, Indiana. Notes for MALE MILLER: Kosciusko County, Indiana Birth Index Miller M W 5 Mar 1893 Joseph Julia Anne Black H JACOB 4 SOUDER (ANNA 3 MILLER, JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born 28 Jul 1838 in Ohio, and died 26 Dec 1911 in Norman, Oklahoma. He married (1) SUSANNAH PAULUS 06 Oct 1862 in Elkhart County, Indiana, daughter of JOHN PAULUS and CATHERINE B.. She was born Abt in Ohio, and died Bef He married (2) REBECCA KING 11 Oct 1870 in Elkhart County, Indiana, daughter of JOHN KING and NANCY KANAGY. She was born 07 Oct 1843 in Ohio, and died 28 Jul Notes for JACOB SOUDER: Name: Jacob Souder Spouse Name: Rebecca King Marriage Date: 11 Oct

15 Marriage County: Elkhart Source Title 1: Elkhart County Indiana Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record Inclusive Vol Source Title 3: Original Record Located: County Clerk's Office Gos Book: 3 OS Page: 467 More About JACOB SOUDER: Burial: 28 Dec 1911, Norman, Oklahoma Census 1: 1880, E.D. 115, Cooke, Texas Census 2: 01 Aug 1860, Elkhart Township, Elkhart County, Indiana - Name Sauder - Living with William Roth; Page 142 Census 3: 12 May 1910, Norman Township; Cleveland County, Oklahoma; E.D. 34, Sheet 12B Notes for SUSANNAH PAULUS: Indiana Marriage Collection, about Susannah Paulus Name: Susannah Paulus Spouse Name: Jacob Sander Marriage Date: 6 Oct 1862 Marriage County: Elkhart Source Title 1: Elkhart County, Indiana Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record Inclusive Vol Source Title 3: Original Record Located: County Clerk's Office Gos Book: 2 OS Page: 50 More About SUSANNAH PAULUS: Census: 01 Aug 1860, Elkhart Township, Elkhart County, Indiana - Living with William Roth; Page 142 More About JACOB SOUDER and SUSANNAH PAULUS: Marriage: 06 Oct 1862, Elkhart County, Indiana More About REBECCA KING: Census: 1860, Elkhart Township, Elkhart County, Indiana; C.C. Cowan Household More About JACOB SOUDER and REBECCA KING: Marriage: 11 Oct 1870, Elkhart County, Indiana Children of JACOB SOUDER and SUSANNAH PAULUS are: 37. i. MARY ELLEN 5 SOUDER, b. 04 Aug 1864, Goshen, Indiana; d. 29 Mar 1957, Norman, Oklahoma. ii. CORA A. SOUDER, b. Abt. 1866, Indiana. More About CORA A. SOUDER: Census: 12 Jul 1870, Living with James & Sarah Grant in Goshen, Indiana, Page 2 Child of JACOB SOUDER and REBECCA KING is: iii. JOHN BYRON 5 SOWDER, b. 20 Oct 1883, Rosston, Texas; d. 18 Jul 1942, Cleveland, Oklahoma. More About JOHN BYRON SOWDER: Burial: 19 Jul 1942, Woodland Cemetery, Cleveland, Oklahoma Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 18 Jul 1942, Heart Attack Census 1: 03 Jan 1920, Cleveland, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; E.D. 284, Sheet 1A Census 2: 18 Apr 1930, Cleveland, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; E.D. 59-9, Sheet 5A 15

16 15. JEPTHA 4 SOUDER (ANNA 3 MILLER, JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born 12 Feb 1840 in Ohio, and died 04 Nov 1882 in Rose Hill, Johnson County, Missouri. He married ELIZABETH SMILEY 29 Aug 1861 in Elkhart County, Indiana, daughter of NATHAN SMILEY and MARGARET. She was born 29 Jun 1841 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and died 13 Oct 1916 in Elkhart County, Indiana. Notes for JEPTHA SOUDER: Herald of Truth - Volume XIX, Number 22 - Nov 15, p 349, 350 SOUDER.- Nov. 4th, in Rose Hill, Johnson Co., Mo., Jephtha Souder, aged 42 years, 8 months and 23 days. Funeral services preached in the Evangelical church, in Holden, by Preachers Witmer and Morrell. Text. Gen. 4:7. The remains were buried in the presence of many friends. He suffered a great deal during his sickness of six weeks; but he bore it all with patience and died happy. He leaves a wife, 7 children, and a grandchild to mourn their loss. Two of the children are sick with typhoid fever. "To night we thinking, dear father, Of the grief that has come to our home, How you left us in silence one morning; You left us in silence and gloom. Around your sick-bed, dear father, We watched with the tenderest care, Through the weary weeks that you suffered, While our hearts were uplifted in prayer." More About JEPTHA SOUDER: Census: 17 Jun 1880, Elkhart Township, Elkhart County, Indiana; E.D. 38, Page 15 Notes for ELIZABETH SMILEY: GOSPEL HERALD - Volume IX, Number 30 - October 26, Pages 559 & 560 Souders.(Elizabeth (Smiley) Souders was born in Somerset Co., Pa., June 29, 1841; died in Elkhart Co., Ind., Oct. 13, 1916; aged 75 y. 3 m. 14 d. She united with the Mennonite Church in youth and remained faithful until death. Aug. 29, 1861, she was married to Jephtha Souders in Elkhart Co., Ind., who died in Johnson Co., Mo., Nov. 4, To this union were born 7 children, of whom 6 preceded her to the spirit world. She leaves to mourn her departure 1 son, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and relatives and friends. Funeral was held at the house. Services were conducted by Allen Yoder and Silas Yoder. * * * * * * Goshen Democrat (Goshen, Indiana), Friday, October 20, 1916 AGED RESIDENT OF COUNTY Expired Last Night at Her Home of Paralysis Mrs. Elizabeth Souder, aged 75 years and a life long resident of this county, died last night at five o'clock at her home on Elkhart prairie of paralysis after a prolonged illness. The deceased was well known througout the county. Surviving are a son Mason S. Souder of Chicago, ans six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the residence. Rev. Yoder officiating. Burial in Alwine cemetery. More About ELIZABETH SMILEY: Census 1: 15 Apr 1910, Middlebury, Middlebury Township, Elkhart County, Indiana; E.D. 41, Sheet 1A Census 2: 16 Jan 1900, Elkhart Township, Elkhart County, Indiana; E.D. 18, Sheet 8B Census 3: 15 Apr 1910, 7 Children Born, 1 Living More About JEPTHA SOUDER and ELIZABETH SMILEY: Marriage: 29 Aug 1861, Elkhart County, Indiana 16

17 Children of JEPTHA SOUDER and ELIZABETH SMILEY are: 38. i. MARGARET 5 SOUDER, b. 18 Jul 1862, Indiana; d. 09 Sep ii. ANGELINE SOUDER, b. 04 Jan 1864, Indiana; d. 24 Jan 1883, Johnson County, Missouri. Notes for ANGELINE SOUDER: Herald of Truth - Volume XX, Number 4 - Feb. 15, pp 60,61 SOUDER.-In Johnson Co., Mo., Jan 24th, of consumption, Sister Angeline Souder, aged 19 years and 20 days. She had been ailing for several years, enduring much pain but bore it all patiently, after calling her mother, brothers and sisters to her bed, she kissed them and said she was ready to die, and a number of times expressed a desire to go. She has no doubt joined her father who but 11 weeks ago crossed the river of time to eternity. They were both members of the Amish church. Funeral services by --- Snyder of Holden, taking his text from 1 Phil. 1:21, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." iii. ARVILLA SOUDER, b. 21 Jan 1865, Indiana; d. 26 Apr 1883, Johnson County, Missouri. Notes for ARVILLA SOUDER: HERALD OF TRUTH - Volume XX, Number 10 - May 15, pg 157 SOUDER.-In Johnson Co., Mo., April, 26th, of Inflammation, Arvilla Souder, aged 18 years, 3 months, and 5 days. She was sick but one week, and endured great pain, bearing it with the spirit of a christian, calling to her Lord to take her home. Calling the family to the bed she gently admonished them as to what a life to lead so they might meet where she was now ready to go to meet her father and sister, who but a few months ago crossed the river before her. She was buried at the Holden cemetery on the 27th. We will miss thee, dearest sister, Since thy voice we'll hear no more; But you'll meet your happy kindred On the bright celestial shore. Mother, calm your heaving bosom, Know it was the Savior's will; Three places vacant in our household, Which none on earth can fill. 39. iv. NATHAN S. SOUDER, b. 15 May 1866, Indiana; d. 18 Nov 1938, Greensburg, Indiana. v. JOHN O. SOUDER, b. Abt. 1868, Indiana; d. 14 Feb 1900, Goshen, Indiana. Notes for JOHN O. SOUDER: Goshen Democrat (Goshen, Indiana), Saturday, February 17, 1900, Page 1 Mortuary Record From Wednesady's (sic) Daily Souder.---John O. Souder, aged 32 years, died this morning at 5 o'clock at his home on Elkhart Prairie of blood poisoning. Deceased was unmarried and leaves his mother and two brothers to survive him, one of whom is Nathan Souder, of Goshen. Funeral service will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the Berkey church in Clinton township. * * * * * * * * * Indiana Deaths, about John O. Souder Name: John O. Souder Date: 14 Feb 1900 LOCATION: Elkhart Township Age: 32 yr 17

18 Gender: Male Race: White Source Location: County Health Office Goshen Source Notes: The source of this record is the book H-13 on page 10 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration. More About JOHN O. SOUDER: Burial: Feb 1900, Alwine/Elkhart Prairie Cemetery; Elkhart County, Indiana; Section 1, Row vi. LEONARD C. SOUDER, b. 14 May 1870, Indiana; d vii. ELMER DAVID SOUDER, b. 30 Aug 1874, Indiana; d. 05 Apr 1903, Goshen, Indiana. 16. BARBARA 4 SOUDER (ANNA 3 MILLER, JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born 03 Sep 1841 in Wayne County, Ohio, and died 07 Dec 1917 in Shelby County, Illinois. She married JACOB J. FRITZ 14 Feb 1858 in Fairfield County, Ohio, son of JOHN FRITZ and ROSANNA CLAY. He was born 19 Mar 1833 in Wurtemberg, Germany, and died 1894 in Ridge Township, Shelby County, Illinois. Notes for BARBARA SOUDER: The Findlay Enterprise, Shelby County, Illinois; December 13, 1917 Fritz, Barbara, d. home of son, Sam Fritz at Ridge, Fri, buried Glenwood Cem, Shelbyville, Il. More About BARBARA SOUDER: Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 07 Dec 1917, Stroke Census 1: 01 Jun 1880, Ridge Township, Shelby County, Illinois; E.D. 196, Page 2 Census 2: 24 Jun 1870, Ridge Township, Shelby County, Illinois; Page 5 Census 3: 06 Jun 1900, Ridge Township, Shelby County, Ohio; E.D. 121, Sheet 7A Census 4: 16 Apr 1910, 8 Children born, 7 living Census 5: 16 Apr 1910, Decatur City, Macon County, Illinois; E.D. 107, Sheet 2B Census 6: 16 Apr 1910, Living with son, James W. Fritz, in Decatur, Illinois Notes for JACOB J. FRITZ: "Portrait and Biographical Record of Shelby and Moultrie Counties, Illinois. Containg Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the Counties, Together with Biographies of all of the Governors of the State, and of the Presidents of the United States". Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago, Page 698. John J. Fritz In this gentleman we are pleased to call to the notice of our readers, one of the most prominent of the German American citizens of Ridge Township, Shelby County. He is thoroughly German in his sturdy industry, integrity, and thrift, and American in his determination to make this land of freedon a happy home for himself and his posterity. His Excellent farm bears the marks of thorough culture and good management, and the neatness and convenience of the buildings are a compliment to the owner which is more effective than words. John Jacob Fritz, Sr., the father of our subject, was a native of Wurtemberg, Germany and came to this country and died in Ridge Township. His wife bore the name of Rosanna Clay, who was a native of Wurtemberg, and she also passed away in this township. Of their twelve children, our subjectwas the third in order of age, being born in Wurtemberg, Germany, March 19, 1833, and emigrating at the very early age of four weeks to a new world. They first settled in Lancaster County, Pa., and there made their home for three years, after which they went to Ohio, and lived in Morgan County, until a short time before their death, when they removed to Shelby County, Ill. He of whom we write, lived at home until he was eighteen years old, and then removed to Fairfield County, Ohio, and worked upon a farm until he came to Shelby County, in the fall of He then rented the land which he now owns in Ridge Township, and brought on his wife whom he had been united in Fairfield County, Ohio, in February, Her maiden name was Barbara Sauder, and she was born in Wayne County, Ohio in September, After five years of renting, the young man purchased two hundred and twenty acres and he has now as fine 18

19 an improved farm as is to be found in the township, upon which he erected a house and other excellent farm buildings. His farm has been increased from time to time by purchases until it now comprises six hundred and sixty acres. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz lost two son, William and Simon, in infancy. Those who survive are: John B., who married Emma Eversole; Lizzie, the wife of Clinton Eversole; James; Ella, who married Charles Beery; Edward, Samuel, and Charles B. The parents are members of the Evangelical Association in which Mr. Fritz has filled the offices of Steward, Trustee, and Class-Leader. His politcal views incline him to believe that in the priciples of the Democratic party are to be found the best governmental ideas. He has officiated as Highway Commissioner and as School Director and in both capacities has served faithfully and efficiently. * * * * * * * * Margaret Fritz Schmechel Hi! I have a lot of information for you! First, let me introduce myself: I am the great granddaughter of John B. Fritz, the great-great granddaughter of the John J. Fritz you are looking for. My dad, James S. Fritz, was born in Decatur, Illinois. He had cousins in Shelby county, the Eversoles. His father was William Lawrence Fritz, son of John B. Fritz of Shelby county. Next, some corrections to your information. One thing I'm absolutely sure of is that one of the children was named James W. not Jason W. I know this because my Dad grew up knowing James W. as his Uncle Jim and was named after him. James W. was married to Charlotte Stare Fritz, my dad's aunt Lottie. They lived in Decatur too. I would guess the rest of my information is correct too, since I've seen it in more than one source. The children were: John B., (married Emma Florence Eversole), Elizabeth A. (married Clinton Eversole), James W. (married Charlotte Stare), Ella S. (married Charles Beery), Edward J. (married Rhoda I. Yost), Samuel (married Rosetta May Evick), Charles B. (married Alma Yantis), and two who died in infancy, William and Simon. Also, John Jacob Fritz's wife was named Barbara Sauder or sauders or souders. Try those. John J. Fritz was born in Wurttemberg, Germany in 1833 and came to America as a baby only a few months old. His father was John Jacob Fritz, senior. His mother was Rosanna Clay. They went first to Lancaster county, Pensylvania, then to Fairfield County, Ohio. Then in 1874 a group migrated to Shelby County, Illinois including the Fritz family and the Eversole family. This is most of what I know. I can give dates and some other info if you want. Let me know what you find out! More About JACOB J. FRITZ: Census 1: 24 Jun 1870, Ridge Township, Shelby County, Illinois; Page 5 Census 2: 01 Jun 1880, Ridge Township, Shelby County, Illinois; E.D. 196, Page 2B More About JACOB FRITZ and BARBARA SOUDER: Marriage: 14 Feb 1858, Fairfield County, Ohio Children of BARBARA SOUDER and JACOB FRITZ are: 42. i. JOHN B. 5 FRITZ, b. Abt. 1859, Ohio; d. Bef ii. WILLIAM H. FRITZ, b. 19 Feb 1860; d. 04 Oct 1862, Illinois. 43. iii. ANNA ELIZABETH FRITZ, b. 06 Jun 1862, Illinois; d. 21 Aug iv. SARAH ELLA FRITZ, b. Dec 1864, Illinois; d. Jul 1927, Fairfield County, Ohio. v. JAMES WESLEY FRITZ, b. Oct 1868, Illinois; d. Aft. 1930; m. CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH STARE, 25 Oct 1894, Macon County, Illinois; b. Jul 1867, Illinois; d. 10 Oct 1939, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. Notes for JAMES WESLEY FRITZ: The Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois), Oct 16,

20 Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Lottie Elizabeth Stare to James Wesley Fritz at the home of the bride, at corner of Franklin and Eldorado streets, Thursday Oct. 25. * * * * * The Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois), Oct 17, 1894 The marriage of Miss Lottie E. Stare and James W. Fritz will occur on Oct. 25 at the home of the bride on North Franklin Street. More About JAMES WESLEY FRITZ: Census 1: 16 Apr 1910, Decatur City, Macon County, Illinois; E.D. 107, Sheet 2B Census 2: 13 Jun 1900, Decatur City, Macon County, Illinois; E.D. 107, Sheet 2B Census 3: 07 Jan 1920, Decatur City, Macon County, Illinois; E.D. 129, Sheet 2B Census 4: 03 May 1930, Decatur City, Macon County, Illinois; E.D. 58-3, Sheet 8A Notes for CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH STARE: Illinois Death Index FRITZ LOTTIE STARE N/S UNK MACON DECATUR More About JAMES FRITZ and CHARLOTTE STARE: Marriage: 25 Oct 1894, Macon County, Illinois 45. vi. EDWARD J. FRITZ, b. May 1871, Illinois; d. 16 May 1941, Decatur, Illinois. vii. SIMON FRITZ, b. 23 Jun 1874, Illinois; d. 07 Oct 1874, Illinois. 46. viii. SAMUEL FRITZ, b. 26 Jun 1874, Shelby County, Illinois; d. 1944, Huntington County, Indiana. 47. ix. CHARLES D. FRITZ, b. Aug 1876, Illinois. 17. SARAH 4 SOUDER (ANNA 3 MILLER, JACOB 2, LUDWIG 1 MUELLER) was born 31 Mar 1843 in Wayne County, Ohio, and died 14 Mar 1916 in Wayne County, Ohio. She married CHRISTIAN J. MUSSER 13 Nov 1862, son of JOHN MUSSER and ANNA FINK. He was born 24 May 1840 in Wayne County, Ohio, and died 09 Apr 1914 in Smithville, Ohio. Notes for SARAH SOUDER: Gospel Herald - Volume VIII, Number 53 - March 30, pages 859,860 Musser. - Sarah Musser (nee Sauder) was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, March 31, 1843; died March 13, 1916; aged 72 y. 11 m. 12 d. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her early life and united with the Oak Grove A. M. Church, in which congregation she served her Master faithfully until she was called to her eternal home. She was united in marriage to Christian Musser March 14, This union was blessed with 6 sons and 4 daughters, also 34 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Her husband and 4 children preceded her in death. While we are mourning and our hearts are sorrowing because of this separation, yet we are resigned to the One who doeth all things well and are willing to say, "Thy will be done." Services conducted at the Oak Grove Church by Bros. C. Z. Yoder and J. S. Gerig. Interment in the cemetery adjoining. * * * * * * * * The Courier-Crescent (Orrville, Ohio), Friday March 17, 1916 Mrs. C.J. Musser died of pneumonia on Tuesday evening at the home of Simon Kurtz. Funeral Friday at the Mennonite church near Smithville. More About SARAH SOUDER: Census 1: 06 Jun 1900, 10 Children born, 9 living Census 2: 10 Oct 1850, German Twp, Fulton County, Ohio: With mother and stepfather Christian "Riegher" Census 3: 29 Jan 1860, Green Township, Wayne County, Ohio.; Page 76 Census 4: 15 Jul 1870, Chippewa Township, Wayne County, Ohio; Page 40 Census 5: 04 Jun 1880, Chippewa Township, Wayne County, Ohio; E.D. 227, Page 7 Census 6: 06 Jun 1900, Baughman Township, Wayne County, Ohio; E.D. 139, Sheet 4A Census 7: 27 Apr 1910, 10 Children born, 8 living 20