Ervine Lewis Phinney1

M, #45121, b. 18 June 1874, d. 1 June 1925

Family: Bertha Lucinda Foskett b. 11 Jun 1874, d. Dec 1927

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BirthJun 18, 1874Lafayette Twp, Medina Co., OH, USA1
MarriageFeb 24, 18971
DeathJun 1, 1925Lafayette, Medina Co., OH, USA1
BurialSpring Grove Cemetery, Medina, Medina Co., OH, USA
NoteLAFAYETTE FARMER DIES VERY SUDDENLY
Irving L. Phinney, one of the best known farmers of Lafayette, died very suddenly Monday
morning. He had been apparently in the best of health, and Dr. Gleason, who was called, declared
it a case of acute uremic poisoning or Bright's disease, though none of the family knew that he
had been afflicted in that way. He leaves a wife and one son, Carl, who, with his family lives at
home. He lacked only 17 days of being 50 years of age. Funeral services will be held at the home
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. Samuel Fritsch, of Cleveland, officiating.
Also went by Irvine.
PHINNEY IRVIN L
County Name: MEDINA Date of Death: 6/1/1925
Volume Number: 4772 Certificate Number: 36395
Ohio 1910 Census Miracode Index
Name: Irvine Phinney
Birthplace: Ohio
State: OH
Age: 35
Color: W
Enumeration District: 0135
Visit: 0243
County: Medina
Relation: Head of Household
Other Residents: Relation Name Color Age Birth Place
Wife Sarah 32 Ohio
Son Carl F 10 Ohio2
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  2. [S415] E-mail from David Brian Holcomb, March 12, 2010.

Mary Allen1

F, #45122, b. circa 1856, d. February 1893

Family: Ebenezer Houghton Phinney b. 29 Oct 1835, d. 24 Dec 1929

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Birthcirca 1856
MarriageJan 3, 1883Medina, Medina Co., OH, USA1
DeathFeb, 1893age 372
BurialYork Cemetery, York, Medina Co., OH, USA2
NoteNotes for Mary Allen:
Ebenezer's obit in 1929 says Mary Allen died "37 years ago" which would have made it 1892.
Tombstone Inscriptions From the Cemeteries in Medina Co., Ohio - 1983, compiled by The
Medina Co. Genealogical Society has her grave marker stating "Phinney, Mary h/w, 1844 -
1898." I suspected this to be a typo since Eben remarried in 1894, which makes the 1892 date
more realistic. Upon visiting the grave in 2005, I found that Mary died in Feb. of 1893 which
means that Eben died 2 months shy of 37 years later.
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  2. [S415] E-mail from David Brian Holcomb, March 12, 2010.

Almira Esther Carrington1

F, #45123, b. 21 September 1848, d. 3 July 1911

Family: Ebenezer Houghton Phinney b. 29 Oct 1835, d. 24 Dec 1929

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BirthSep 21, 1848Medina Co., OH, USA2
MarriageJun 12, 1894Medina, Medina Co., OH, USA1,2
DeathJul 3, 1911York, Medina Co., OH, USA2
BurialYork Cemetery, York, Medina Co., OH, USA2
NoteNotes for Almira Esther Carrington:
From the Medina County Gazette, Friday, July 7, 1911
Mallet Creek
July 4 - Mrs. E. H. Phinney, after months of suffering, passed away at 4:30 Tuesday morning. Her
daughters had been with her for some time and her son had visited her quit recently. The funeral
is to held on Thursday and interment will be in the West Street cemetery.
From the Medina County Gazette
Column titled "The Way of Life"
Died
Phinney - At her home in York, July 4, Mrs. E. H. Phinney, aged 62 years. Funeral, July 6, at the
house; burial in York.
In the 1900 census Almira stated that she was the mother of 6 children. Three were still living
with her and Eben, two sons and a daughter. Their names were Ford C. Wagar, 17, Edwin R.
Wagar, 14, and Vernie B. Wagar, 12.
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hauck"
To:
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 5:17 PM
Subject: Almira Carrington
A distant cousin sent the Carrington web site to me tonight and I was so delighted to find your
question about Almira Carrington. I have no help regarding descendents of hers but I am looking
for information about her parents. Do you have any?
Almira was my father's aunt. Almira's younger sister Mary, was my grandmother. I have the
birth and death dates of all eight children plus marriage dates of seven - Maria never married. I
have much history about some of the children, but little about their parents. Albert Carrington
was born in 9/1797 and Olive Merriam in 1/17/1811. He died on 1/24/1860-63. Olive died on
5/3/1876 - 78. Her father, James Merriam married Betsey (I think) in 1798 in Watertown,
Hartford, Conn.
I was born in Medina County and lived there until 1947 when I married and left the area. My
mother's family lived in York and I have been in the York cemetery in the past 3 or 4 years.
Small world, isn't it? I don't get to Medina County very often any more. We winter in Fla. and
live in Newark, Ohio in the summer and that is over 2 hrs. south of Medina.
I am hopeful that you have information on our ancestors. If I find anything for you, I will be
happy to send it. Happy searching! Marilyn Hauck2
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  2. [S415] E-mail from David Brian Holcomb, March 12, 2010.

Laura DeEtte Phinney1

F, #45124, b. circa 1894, d. 25 January 1935

Family: Jesse Merit Seeley b. 19 Mar 1878, d. 23 Jul 1947

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Birthcirca 1894OH, USA2
MarriageJul 18, 19031
DeathJan 25, 1935Berea Community Hospital, Medina Co., OH, USA2
NoteNotes for Laura DeEtte Phinney:
In the 1930 census she is listed as DeEtta L. She used the name Mrs. Laura Seeley on her father's
death certificate.
Notes for Jesse Merit Seeley:
1880 United States Federal Census > Ohio > Erie > Florence > District 111 > 9/28
1910 United States Federal Census > Ohio > Medina > York > District 145 > 17/19
1920 U.S. Census • Ohio • Medina • York • ED# 83 I 13/23
In 1920 Jesse was a Section Forman for the B&O Railroad. Eben Phinney was living within this
household.
1930 U.S. Federal Census > Ohio > Medina > York > District 28 > 7/19
According to the 1930 census he worked on the Steam Railroad.
Ohio 1910 Census Miracode Index
Name: Jesse M Seeley
Birthplace: Ohio
State: OH
Age: 32
Color: W
Enumeration District: 0145
Visit: 0200
County: Medina
Relation: Head of Household
Other Residents: Relation Name Color Age Birth Place
Wife Deette L 26 Ohio
Marriage Notes for Laura Phinney and Jesse Seeley:
Marriage Record for Jesse Seeley and Laura Phinney:
Name: Seeley, Jesse M. (Laura DeEtte Phinney)
Address: Mallet Creek, Medina County, Ohio
Date Marriage: July 18, 1903Age: 25 on Mar. 19, 1903
Minister:C. E. Stockdale
Vol. 1; Page 436; Cert. No. 872
Where born: Medina Co. State: Ohio City: Mallet Creek
Judge: F. M. Plank Date Rec: August 7, 1903
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  2. [S415] E-mail from David Brian Holcomb, March 12, 2010.

Frank Elmer Shaw1

M, #45125, b. 30 October 1866, d. 28 October 1939

Family: Elsie DeEtte Phinney b. 7 Oct 1866, d. 12 Aug 1964

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BirthOct 30, 1866Medina, Medina Co., OH, USA2
MarriageOct 11, 18901
Occupationchief engineer, Union Salt Co.
ResidenceCleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA1
DeathOct 28, 1939Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA2
BurialSpring Grove Cemetery, Medina Co., OH, USA, Tombstone Inscriptions From the Cemeteries in Medina Co., Ohio - 1983,
compiled by The Medina Co. Genealogical Society
Pg 312 Spring Grove Cmty - Medina City & Twp
SHAW, Frank E., 1866 - 1939
" , Elsie E., 1866 - 1964
More
NoteNotes for Frank Elmer Shaw:
Frank and family moved to Cleveland in 1909 according to the handwritten obituary that Elsie
wrote for herself sometime after 1957 and before 1961.
His and Elsie's residence in Cleveland was 2758 West 16th St.
Name: Shaw, Frank E.
Date: Oct 30 1939
Source: Source unknown; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #074.
Notes: Shaw: Frank E. beloved husband of Elsie (nee Phinney), father of Evelyn G. Davis,
Mildred L. Holcomb, and grandfather, Saturday p. m., residence 2758 W. 16. Friends may call at
Lindhorst Funeral Home, 1610 Clark ave., where services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.
m.
From the Medina County Gazette (page 4)
FRANK E. SHAW TO BE BURIED HERE
Former Native of Lafayette Dies in Cleveland, Saturday
Burial services will be held at Spring Grove cemetery here today for Frank E. Shaw, 73, of
Cleveland who died of pneumonia in the Cleveland City hospital, Saturday.
Born and raised in Lafayette township, Shaw operated a machine shop in Medina before he
moved to Cleveland over 30 years ago. He retired as a stationary engineer in 1933. He was one
of nine children of the late Mr. and Mrs. George M. Shaw of Lafayette.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Lindhors(t) funeral home,
1610 Clark avenue, S. W., with burial later in the afternoon at Spring Grove cemetery. He is
survived by his wife, Elsie, two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn G. Davis and Mrs. Mildred Holcomb,
both of Cleveland; two sisters, Miss Zada Shaw of Medina and Mrs. Lena Myers of Lafayette;
one brother, Earl P. Shaw, of Lafayette, and one grandson.
1920 United States Federal Census > Ohio > Cuyahoga > Cleveland Ward 7 > District 124 > 6/36
1930 United States Federal Census > Ohio > Cuyahoga > Cleveland (Districts 1-250) > District
96 > 6/622
ParentsSGeorge Moody Shaw and Anna Fretter
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  2. [S415] E-mail from David Brian Holcomb, March 12, 2010.

Lloyd Shaw1

M, #45126, b. 30 April 1898, d. 10 September 1898

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BirthApr 30, 1898Medina Co., OH, USA1
DeathSep 10, 1898Medina Co., OH, USA1
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Evelyn Gertrude Shaw1

F, #45127, b. 21 June 1900, d. 22 May 1991

Family: Carl Raymond Davis b. 30 Dec 1896, d. 15 Dec 1970

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BirthJun 21, 1900Medina, Medina Co., OH, USA1
OccupationSep 20, 1920Worked for Standard Oil of Ohio for over 20 years, starting on 9/20/1920.
MarriageDec 29, 1934Ripley, NY, USA, First Presbyterian Church1
DeathMay 22, 1991Orlando, FL, USA1
BurialWoodlawn Memorial Park, Orlando, FL, USA, buried together in Section F, Lot 401, Plot 1 & 2
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Carl Raymond Davis1

M, #45128, b. 30 December 1896, d. 15 December 1970

Family: Evelyn Gertrude Shaw b. 21 Jun 1900, d. 22 May 1991

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BirthDec 30, 1896North Fairfield, OH, USA2
MarriageDec 29, 1934Ripley, NY, USA, First Presbyterian Church1
DeathDec 15, 1970Orlando, FL, USA2
BurialDec 18, 1970Woodlawn Memorial Park, Orlando, FL, USA
NoteNotes for Carl Raymond Davis:
Name: Carl R. Davis
Serial Number: 1518680 (David Holcomb has kept his "dog tag.")
Race: W
Residence: New London, O.
Enlistment Division: National Guard
Enlistment Location: New London, O.
Enlistment Date: 28 May 1917
Birth Place: North Fairfield, O.
Birth Date / Age: 20 5/12 Years
Assigns Comment: Co G 5 Infantry ONG (Co G 145 Infantry) to Discharge Corporal
29 May 1918; Sergeant 17 Nov 1918. Yprs-Lys; Meuse-Argonne; Defensive Sector.
American Expeditionary Forces 15 June 1918 to 30 March 1919. Honorable discharge
22 Apr 1919. 10% disabled.
Volume #: 4
Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the World War, 1917-1918,
Volumes I-XXIII. Columbus, OH: F. J. Heer Printing Co., 1926.
Carl served in the Second World War as well. His serial number was 0248112 and
David Holcomb has his "dog tags." It is believed that he served state side at the San
Francisco Port of Entry.
Published in the Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec 1970, p. 11D
Mr. Carl Raymond Davis, 73, 20 Huntington Place, a retired U.S. Army colonel, died
Tuesday.
A native of Ohio, Col. Davis served in World War I as a sergeant in the 145th
Infantry, 37th Division, Ohio National Guard. He was awarded the Purple Heart after
being wounded in France.
After the war he became an officer in the 145th in Cleveland, Ohio. During World
War II he served in the Transportation Corps at the ports of Boston and New Orleans
and finally with the overseas supply branch of the port of San Francisco at Fort
Mason, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Relieved of active duty in 1947 due to a service connected disability, he became an
official of the Cleveland Recreation Department until his retirement in 1955.
He was active in the American Legion of which he was a lifetime member and the
Military Order of the World Wars and became a member of the Central Florida
Chapter, Retired Officers Association, and the Stag Club of Winter Park after moving
here in 1955. He was a Congregationalist.
Survivors: widow, Evelyn G., Winter Park, and brother, Clarence, New London, Ohio.
Fairchild Funeral Home
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  2. [S415] E-mail from David Brian Holcomb, March 12, 2010.

Bertha Lucinda Foskett1

F, #45130, b. 11 June 1874, d. December 1927

Family: Ervine Lewis Phinney b. 18 Jun 1874, d. 1 Jun 1925

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BirthJun 11, 1874Waymouth, OH, USA2
MarriageFeb 24, 18971
DeathDec, 1927
BurialDec 5, 1927Spring Grove Cemetery, Medina, Medina Co., OH, USA2
ParentsDPhilo Foskett and Sarah Carrington
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  2. [S415] E-mail from David Brian Holcomb, March 12, 2010.

Carl Fremont Phinney1

M, #45131, b. 2 October 1899, d. 15 July 1976

Family 1: Lucille (?)

Family 2: Edith M. Fulton b. 26 Oct 1903, d. 21 May 1970

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BirthOct 2, 18991
Marriage2
MarriageJan 28, 1924Medina, Medina Co., OH, USA1
1930 Census1930Medina, Medina Co., OH, USA3
DeathJul 15, 1976Medina, Medina Co., OH, USA1
BurialSpring Grove Cemetery, Medina, Medina Co., OH, USA
NoteCarl F. Phinney
Carl F. Phinney, 76, of 991 Wadsworth Rd., Medina, died Thursday in Glenhaven Nursing Home,
Chippewa Lake.
Born in Lafayette Twp., he had been a mechanic for 18 years and retired from the Medina County
Highway Department. He had also been employed at Gibbs Motor for 16 years.
Mr. Phinney is survived by his wife, Lucille Hoff Clinesmith Phinney, son Richard Phinney of
Medina, and one grandchild.
Mr. Phinney was a member of Medina United Methodist Church and Montville Grange.
The family will receive friends at Waite and Son Memorial Home, Medina, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
today
Services will be held at the funeral home Saturday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Victor Sharp officiating.
Burial will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery, Medina.
1930 U.S. Federal Census > Ohio > Medina > Medina > District 15 > 14/31
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Jesse Merit Seeley1

M, #45132, b. 19 March 1878, d. 23 July 1947

Family: Laura DeEtte Phinney b. c 1894, d. 25 Jan 1935

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BirthMar 19, 1878OH, USA2
MarriageJul 18, 19031
DeathJul 23, 1947Medina, Medina Co., OH, USA2
ParentsDCharles Seeley and Adilaide Smith.
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Mary Genevieve Seeley1

F, #45133, b. 22 November 1912, d. 13 February 1914

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BirthNov 22, 1912Mallet Creek, OH, USA2
DeathFeb 13, 1914Mallet Creek, OH, USA2
BurialYork Cemetery, York, Medina Co., OH, USA
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  2. [S415] E-mail from David Brian Holcomb, March 12, 2010.

Edith M. Fulton1

F, #45136, b. 26 October 1903, d. 21 May 1970

Family: Carl Fremont Phinney b. 2 Oct 1899, d. 15 Jul 1976

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BirthOct 26, 1903Chippewa Lake, Medina Co., OH, USA2
MarriageJan 28, 1924Medina, Medina Co., OH, USA1
DeathMay 21, 1970Brunswick, Medina Co., OH, USA2
ParentsDGeorge Fulton and Mary Porter
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Betty Joan Christian1

F, #45137, d. before 1956

Family: Lloyd E. Phinney b. 28 Jan 1925, d. 14 Jul 1956

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Birth
Marriage1
Deathbefore 19561
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Lloyd E. Phinney1

M, #45138, b. 28 January 1925, d. 14 July 1956

Family: Betty Joan Christian d. b 1956

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BirthJan 28, 1925Lafayette, Medina Co., OH, USA1
Marriage1
DeathJul 14, 1956Dover, OH, USA1
BurialMedina, Medina Co., OH, USA
NoteNotes for Lloyd E. Phinney:
Name: Phinney, Lloyd E.
Date: Jul 15 1956
Source: Source unknown; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #144.
Notes: Phinney, Lloyd E. residence, 1912 North Wooster Ave., Dover, O; beloved
husband of Betty Joan (nee Christian); son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Phinney of Medina;
brother of Richard; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Fulton; passed away suddenly
July 14; age 31. Friends received at the Waite Funeral Home, Medina, where services
will be held Monday, July 16 at 2 p. m. Burial in Medina.
TEC 4, 172 ORDNANCE BN in WWII enlisted on 21 Jun
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