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Monroe County Obituaries

1870

Allen, Mary A. Allen
Source: Monroe County courthouse records Woodsfield, Ohio, August 8, 1870
Mary A. Allen, aged 22 years, housekeeper, died in Wayne township, Monroe County, Ohio, of childbirth fever.

Amos, Wiley T. Amos

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 30, 1870

Noble County Items, [From the Republican, August 18.] Wiley T. Amos, a promising young man, formerly of this county, died of an acute lung disease, at Macomb, Illinois, last week.

Atkinson, Hannah Amanda Atkinson

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 30, 1870

On the 21^st inst., Hannah Amanda Atkinson

Bailey

Source: Spirit of Democracy Feb. 1, 1870

A little schoolboy, named Bailey, was fatally crushed, on the 13^th nit, by the fall of a limb of a tree, in Linn township, Kenton County, Ohio.

Baker, Charles C. Baker

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 14, 1870

Charles C. Baker, aged 78 years died at his residence in St. Clairsville, on the 6^th inst.

Barton, Mary Jane Barton

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 1, 1870

Elijah Barton, of Claysville, Guernsey County, murdered his niece, Mary Jane Barton, by striking her on the head with a piece of stove wood, crushing her skull and killing her almost instantly. Barton is in jail.

Bateman, Benjamin Bateman and Family

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

Harper’s Ferry, October 2. - About forty - seven - lives are lost and thirty dwellings washed away by the flood - Benjamin and James Bateman and their families, Mrs. Snipes and family, Mrs. Carroll and Jerry Harris, (colored) wife and two daughters, are known to be drowned. All buildings on the South side of the Shenandoah are injured and nine entirely washed away. Only a few buildings remain on the island, and it was there the greatest destruction of life occurred.

Bateman, James Bateman and Family

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

Bates, Ezekiel Bates

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 1, 1870

Ezekiel Bates, a soldier of the war of 1812, died, at his residence near Sarahsville, last Saturday, at the ripe old age of 82 years. - Noble Co. Republican.

Beeles, Sarah E. Beeles

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 5, 1870

[ From the Wheeling Register, 20^th ultimo.] A Woman Roasted Alive. A Terrible Scene. About two o’clock yesterday morning a woman named Sarah E. Beeles, who lived in a double brick house opposite the North Wheeling Hospital, was burned to death, her clothes taking fire from the explosion of a can of oil.

The particulars of this sad affair, as near as we can give them, are as follows: The unfortunate woman was waked from her sleep by her little son who was crying for a drink of water. Taking the lamp that was burning, she got the water and noticed that the light was low, she got a quart of coal oil and attempted to fill the lamp - one of those little affairs used by miners - while it was lighted. The flame was instantly communicated to the can and it burst scattering the burning fluid all over her - She was dressed in a long cotton night dress and this was instantly in flames - Uttering the most piercing shrieks of agony, she ran into an adjoining room where a man named Gillespie with his wife were asleep, and threw herself on the bed. Gillespie had presence of mind enough to throw the bed clothes over her, and thus smothered out the flames - But it was too late. She was burned to a crisp. She lingered in intensest [sic] agony until about 7 o’clock yesterday morning and died.

The corpse presented a most revolting aspect, as black as a coal everywhere except around the eyes where she had placed her hands to keep the flames from her face. She leaves two children friendless and alone. She will be, perhaps, better known to our readers by her maiden name of Sallie McFadden.

When will people learn that they might as well put a loaded pistol to their head as to attempt to fill coal oil into a lamp while it is burning? Never do it. You may escape, but such is the exception. The rule is such accidents as we record above.

Blake, Eldon Blake

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 29, 1870

Frozen to Death - There is no doubt but that, Eldon Blake and Lenni Wheeler two soldiers of Co. K. 20^th U.S. Infantry, from Olive Tp., this county, were frozen to death, while attempting to reach Fort Abercrombie, from Fort Totten - The battalion to which they were attached, was stationed at Fort Totten and the boys term of service having expired, they undertook to come back to Fort Abercrombie, but being caught in a snow storm, perished. The young men were the last living survivors of a squad of six who left the neighborhood of South Olive, In 1866 to go to the regular Army.

Blakemore, Mr. Blackmore - Wife and three Children

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

Washington, October 3. - The Alexandria Gazette of to-day has the following intelligence from Front Royal: At Saturday noon the freshet gradually subsided. Mr. Blakemore, his wife and three children, and mrs. Ridgeway were at the table breakfasting when the flood came and all were drowned. Mr. Knaffman saved himself by seizing the limbs of a tree as he was carried swiftly down stream. Messrs. Ray, Bogeley and Ridgeway sought refuge in the top of a tree and remained there all night. The river rose twenty feet in four hours, and all the wells in the Shenandoah Valley for thirty miles, except two, were destroyed.

Boyer, Jason Boyer

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1870

Sudden Death - Jas. Boyer, a colored man, while in the act of shooting a hog on Monday morning last, at a hog killing at Yancy Fields’, in this place, fell dead while aiming the gun at a hog. It is supposed to be from heart disease. There was considerable excitement over the shooting of the hogs. He had snapped three caps, and had put on the fourth, and brought the gun to his eye, when he sank to his knees, and fell over without discharging the gun.

Broomhall, Wm. E. Broomhall

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1870

Fatal Accident - On Wednesday of last week, at the raising of a barn at Mr. Joseph Johnson’s, two miles west of Somerton, Mr. Wm. E. Broomhall was fatally injured by the falling of a piece of timber, and died next day. Two others were also injured, but not dangerously. Mr. Broomhall leaves a wife and four children. He was a man much esteemed by his friends and neighbors, and the sad accident has cast a gloom over the neighborhood. - Barnesville Enterprise, 1^st inst.

Burgbacher, Catharine Burgbacher

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 27, 1870

Died - On the 21^st inst., of typhoid fever, Mrs. Catharine Burgbacher, wife of Mr. John Burgbacher, of this place.

Burkhard, Maria Burkhard

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 15, 1870

Died - On the 7^th inst., Maria Burkhard, daughter of John Burkhard, of his place, of Consumption. The body was interred in the Cemetery at Miltonsburg on Wednesday.

Burley, Jason Hon. Burley

Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan. 11, 1870

Hon, Jas. Burley, of Moundville, West Va., died of Pulmonary Congestion on the 5^th inst.

Burlingame, Minister

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 1, 1870

Announcement of the death of Minister Burlingame. Department of the State, Washington, Feb. 23, 1870.

My Dear General - A telegram this morning at twenty-five minutes past nine, received from Mr. Curtis, at St. Petersburg, announces the death of Mr. Burlingame this morning. In haste, yours, Hamilton Fish. To Hon. N. P. Banks

Carr, Thomas D. Carr

Source: Spirit of Democracy Apr. 5, 1870

February 29^th, at 1 o’clock and nineteen minutes the cap was drawn over his face; he was singing at the time. At 1 o’clock and 20 minutes the drop fell and he was launched into eternity. The corpses was taken to M.E. graveyard and buried.

Carroll, Mrs. Carroll

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

Chamberlain, Martha E. Mrs. Chamberlain

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 29, 1870

Noble County News. [From the Republican, March 17.] Died - At Vincent Station, February 24, of consumption, Mrs. Martha E. Chamberlain, daughter of C.B. Tuttle, in the 28^th year of her age.

Christemire, Henry Christemire

Source: Spirit of Democracy Feb. 1, 1870

Drowned - On Sunday morning last, a German named Christemire, with his son Henry, aged 12 or 14 years, were in a small boat on the Muskingum gathering driftwood, when the boat struck a a [sic] snag, went to pieces, and left the party into the river. The father caught hold of a snag, and held on until parties from the shore rescued him with a skiff. The son sank, and was lost, being carried away by the current, which is there very strong. His body has yet not been recovered. They live in Harmar, and the accident occurred in the neighborhood of the upper bucket factory.

Clarendon, The Earl Clarendon

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 5, 1870

The Earl Clarendon, the English Foreign Minister, died on Monday. The President directed the following message to be sent to Minister Motley:

Washington, D.C., June 27. To J. T. Motley, Minister, London: The death of the Earl of Clarendon removes a statesman whose fame belongs to the world, and whose loss will be felt by other nations than that in whose behalf he labored for the advance of civilization and in the interest of peace - The President tenders the sympathy of the United States to her Majesty and to the British people, and condolence to whom the loss brings personal grief. [signed] Hamilton Fish

Collins, Rev. Isaac Collins

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 31, 1870

Rev. Isaac Collins, a venerable, Methodist clergyman, died on Wednesday, at Baltimore, aged 81.

Colored Woman and three Children

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

Richmond Va. October 2. - Twelve Persons Drowned. On Thursday, while the water was rising, Bates Ramisom, daughter and servant girl, Robert Whitelow, wife and three children and a colored woman with her three children, were standing on the abutment of the canal bridge waiting for a boat to take them off, when a dredging machine broke loose above, and drifting against the abutment, carried it away with all on it, and all were drowned.

Crew

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 20, 1870

Terrible accident - A young man named Crew, of Barnesville, who had been traveling over the C. O. R. R., for several years, as a huckster in a small way, was put off the train last Thursday night, between Zanesville and Cambridge, by a conductor named Moore, while it was running, it is said at the rate of six miles an hour, and falling between the wheels, was killed. His remains laying on the track were run over by half a dozen trains who passed over the road that night, and was literally cut into mince meat and scattered along the line for half a mile. His identification was only made known by a crooked finger. We understand that Moore, the conductor, has been arrested and will be tried for man - slaughter. - Noble Co. Republican.

Dahlgreen, Admiral Dahlgreen

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1870

Admiral Dahlgreen is dead.

Dawson, Hon. John L. Dawson

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 27, 1870

Hon. John L. Dawson, of Pennsylvania, is dead.

De Bourbon, Henri De Bourbon

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 22, 1870

Madrid, March 12. - The duel between the Duke De Montpensier and Henri De Bourbon occurred this morning. The latter was killed. The seconds of the Duke were Generals Cordova and Al & minor. Those of Prince Henri were Senior Rubis and another, name unknown, both Republican Deputies in the Con???tuent Cortes. The affair has created much excitement.

Decker, John Decker

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 31, 1870

May 21, 1870, of chronic disease of the stomach and kidneys, John Decker, of Sunsbury township, in the 61^st year of his age.

Hart, Thomas Hart

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 31, 1870

May 12, 1870, at his residence in Adams township, Monroe County, Ohio, Thomas Hart, in the 80^th year of his age.

Dennis, Henry Dennis

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 5, 1870

Drowned - Henry Dennis, a resident of Ohio township, fell overboard from the steamboat Express, at Parkersburg, West Va., on Monday evening, the 27^th nit., and was drowned - At last accounts the body had not been recovered.

Dickens, Charles Dickens

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1870

London, June 9 - 10 p.m. - The London Globe in its last edition this evening startled the community with the announcement that Charles Dickens had been seized with paralysis, and was lying insensible at his residence at Gads Hill, near Rochester. In Kent the news spread rapidly, and created the most profound regret. But the worst was yet to come. Telegrams have since been received announcing the death of the great novelist at a quarter past six, evening.

Dutton, Infant Daughter Dutton

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 15, 1870

Killing His Own Child - A horrible case of dreaming occurred in Meigs tp., Muskingum county, last week, in which a man named Dutten killed his infant daughter. It appears that the man had been out coon hunting, and after returning home and retiring, dreamed in his uneasy slumber that he had caught the coon, and struck it against a tree, killing it. - He was awakened by the frantic screams of his wife, and to his horror found that he had picked up his little infant daughter, and dashed her against a bed post, killing her almost instantly. It certainly is the most terrible case that it has ever been our lot to chronicle. - Noble Co., Republican, 3^rd inst.

Eckman, Joseph Eckman

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 8, 1870

Man Drowned - We learn that a man living near Rinard’s Mill, Washington township, this county, was drowned in the damn of Rinard’s on Friday night, the 26^th ult. He was crossing the dam, on his way home, when the ice gave way, precipitating him into the water. His cries for help brought three men named Walton, Flint and Henthorn to the bank, who threw a board to him, which he caught and labored to climb onto the ice from; but being benumbed he fell from the board back into the water and sank.

After he had disappeared, the men present took a boat lying near, broke the ice out to the place and recovered the body. It appears that neither of the men had presence of mind sufficient to think of the boat until it was to late,- The deceased leaves a wife and two small children.

Farragut, Admiral Farragut

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 23, 1870

Death of Admiral Farragut -- His last hours. Portsmouth, N. H., August 14 - Admiral Farragut died today, very peacefully, at 12 o’clock precisely, surrounded by his family and friends, at the residence of Commodore Pennock, at the Navy Yard. His remains will be deposited temporarily in a vault here, until their final resting place is decided upon.

Fleahman, Louisa Mrs. Fleahman

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 8, 1870

Died - On the 20^th of February, of dropsy, Mrs. Louisa Fleahman, aged 76 years. The funeral services were held in the Lutheran Church in Woodsfeild.

Foggin, Caroline Foggin

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 30, 1870

On the 22^nd inst., Caroline, wife of Wm. R. Foggin.

Forshey, David Forshey

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 31, 1870

On the 15^th day of March, in Illinois, David Forshey, formerly a resident of Franklin township, aged 55 years.

Goodhue, Wm. Goodhue

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1870

We have been called upon to announce the death of quite a number of our aged citizens within the past few weeks. Today we announce the death of Mr. Moses Rhodes, aged about 80 years - Dr. James M. McConahey, aged 64 - and Mr. Wm. Goodhue about 78 - all of Peace township. Mr. Goodhue fell some ten or fifteen feet from his sawmill, and was killed almost instantly, as we are informed. - St. Clairsville Gazette

Graham, Emma Claire Graham

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 25, 1870

Died - In Summit township, on the 15^th of October, 1870, Emma Claire, daughter of S. A. and E. Graham, aged 1 year, 11 months, and 8 days.

Grosebacher, John Grosebacher

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1870

Drowned - John Grosebacher, a young man about twenty years of age, was drowned on Saturday, the 18^th inst., while bathing in the river at a place called Texas, in Ohio township. On Sunday morning Mr. David Lavely drew his scine and recovered the body, which was buried without an inquest being held to ascertain the exact cause of death.

Hamilton, Thomas Hamilton

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 16, 1870

In the same township (Jackson), on the 8^th inst., Thomas Hamilton, aged 35 years

Harris, Jerry Harris, Wife and two Daughters

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

Hatchett, Mrs. Hatchett

Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan. 25, 1870

The Jonesboro (Illinois) Gazette says “ On last Monday, on the farm of Allen W. Kimmel, in the Mississippi bottom, two men, in search of cattle, came upon the cold, stiff bodies of Mrs. Hatchett and her two little children, one aged two and the other five; they had been dead about two weeks. Mrs. Hatchett had been living in Missouri, but having some difficulty with her husband, left home with her children. She crossed the river and attempted to get to her sister’s, as is known. Perished from the cold in the dead hour of the night, having bee refused shelter.”

Hays, James W. Hays

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1870

Drowned - A letter received from Pittsburgh informs us that James W. Hays, a resident of this county, was drowned at Pomeroy, while making a line fast to coal flat. He caught his foot in some way, fell overboard, and never came to the surface again. Our correspondent says: “He told me his mother and wife lived in your county; he said his father in law’s name was John Goudy, who lived near Antioch.”

Heath, Lyman Heath

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 12, 1870

Lyman Heath, who died at New Hampshire, on Thursday, aged 65 years, was well known for almost half a century throughout New England and Ohio as a singing teacher, concert manager, and ballet composer. He was the author of “The Grave of Bonaparte”, “Burial of Mrs. Judson”, and many other popular songs.

Hoag, Truman H. Hon. Hoag

Source; Spirit of Democracy Feb. 15, 1870

Hon. Truman H. Hoag, Democratic Congressman, from Ohio, died at Washington, the 6^th inst., of pneumonia.

Hood, Sarah L. Hood

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1870

Mrs. Sarah L. Hood, wife of W. C. Hood, proprietor of the Marietta Times, died on Tuesday afternoon, July 19. She had been in failing health for a long time. We regret to learn that Mr. Hood was so ill as to be unable to attend the funeral. - Marrietta, 23^rd ult.

Jennings, Mr. Jennings and Family

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

The families of Mr. Jennings and Mr. Miller, whose homes were near the river, were washed away. In all five persons.

Johnston, William Johnston Jr. 2^nd obit

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 18, 1870

William Johnston, Jr., who was killed on the 7^th inst., was buried on Sunday, the 9^th inst.

Johnston, William Johnston Jr.

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

William Johnston, Jr., who was shot by George Wilbur, on Friday morning last, died from the effects of the wound at 10 o’clock Saturday morning.

Avery, A. T. Avery

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 18, 1870

The body of A. T. Avery, of Aurora, Indiana, was found on the 6^th, in a secluded part of dense woods, twelve miles from Louisville. He was shot in the back part of the head. There is no clue to the perpetrators. A year ago the body of a peddler was found within ten feet of where this man was found. The case is being investigated.

Kent, Charley Kent

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1870

Boy Killed - On Wednesday of last week, a boy named Charley Kent , aged about sixteen years of age, and grandson of Mrs. Jere Okey, who lives near Summerfeild, was instantly killed by the throwing of a colt. The animal had been unhitched from a wagon and the boy was in the act of mounting, when his foot fell between the trace chain and the colt, causing the boy to fall back while the animal sprang forward and ran about two hundred yards, dragging the boy along the road. When picked up a few moments after, the body was found to be badly mutilated and life entirely extinct. - Barnesville Enterprise

Kroh, Henry Rev. Kroh

Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan. 18, 1870

Rev. Henry Kroh died in Stockton, Cal., on Dec 15, at the age of 70 years. He was one of the pioneer preachers on the Pacific coast.

Lee, General Robert E. Lee

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 18, 1870

Death of General Robert E. Lee. General Lee died at Lexington, Virginia, on the 12^th inst., of congestion of the brain. His age was 63 years, 8 months and 23 days. There is no man in the South who commands the respect of the Southern people, as did General Lee, He commanded the Confederate army around Richmond during 1864 - 5 and handled it with a skill that completely baffled Grant’s frequent attempts to defeat and capture it. At Appomatax, in April, 1865, Lee’s army was but a shadow of the force that fought its way from the Rapidan in May 1864; but that shadow, under its trusted leader, fought bravely, and only surrendered when to fight longer was useless.

Long, Hannah Long

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 13, 1870

Died - On the 24^th day of November, 1870, Hannah Long, wife of Henry Long aged 68 years, 10 months and 7 days. One more of the aged mothers has fallen with the leaves of autumn.

Longstreet, Judge A. R. Longstreet

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 9, 1870

Judge A. R. Longstreet, the author of the humorous and once popular, “Georgia Scenes” died at Oxford, Miss., last week.

Malroy, Anthony Malroy

Source: Spirit of Democracy Feb. 8, 1870

Anthony Malroy was killed by falling down Williams’ Coal - shaft, near Cambridge one day last week.

Martin, Duff Martin

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 30, 1870

On the 14^th inst., at Clarington, Duff, infant son of Jefferson T. and Mary Martin.

McCaslines

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 1, 1870

Horrible Accident - On Saturday, the 19^th ult., a little child, three years old, of James McCaslines, of Benton township, fell into a kettle of boiling water, and was so frightfully injured that death ensued her the following morning.

McConahey, Dr. James M. McConahey

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1870

McElroy, Alfred McElroy

Source: Spirit of Democracy Feb. 8, 1870

Fatal Accident. Beallsville, Feb. 2, 1870 Editors Spirit: A sad and fatal accident occurred in our neighborhood yesterday evening. Mr. Alfred McElroy, residing on Atkinson’s Run, while engaged in getting firewood was instantly killed. He had cut one tree, which lodged up another which he chopped till they both fell; the first one falling across his breast, and remaining there till the person engaged in hauling the wood returned, procured some assistance, raised up the log and took the body out.

The deceased leaves a wife and three or four small children, in very limited circumstances, to mourn his untimely end. Yours & c., Wm. Workman

McFarland, Thomas McFarland

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 19, 1870

Fatal Accident - Thomas McFarland, a worthy citizen of Belpre, was kicked by a horse on Sunday, June 25, injuring him severely. He was a man probably seventy years of age, and he lingered till the following Friday, when he died. He was a native of Scotland, had lived in Belpre many years, and was a very industrious farmer and a responsible man.

McGilton, Mary J. McGilton

Source Spirit of Democracy Jan. 11, 1870

Died. December 16, 1869, in Clay City, Ill., Mary J. McGilton, aged 26 years 9 months and 22 days.

“Thou art gone to the grave;

But we will not deplore thee,

Though sorrow and darkness

Encompass the tomb.

The Savior has passed

Through its portals before thee;

The light of his love

Is thy guide through the tomb”

S.G.A.

Agin, Caroline M. Agin

Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan. 11, 1870

December 27, 1869, of consumption, in the 32^nd year of her age, Caroline M. Agin, wife of A?n?? Agin, of Green township, this county.

McKee, J. D. McKee

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 14, 1870

[Marietta Times] Mr. J. D. McKee, an industrious and worthy citizen of Noble County, was one of the victims of the late railroad massacre in Missouri. He had taken a drove of horses West and was returning home on the train in which he met his death. His remains were interred at Carlisle with the honors of Masonry. Mr. McKee was about thirty years of age, and leaves a wife and two children.

McKennan, Thomas McKennan

Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan. 11, 1870

On the 1^st inst. at Wheeling West Virginia, a boy named Wm. St. Charles was carelessly handling an old musket, when it was accidentally discharged, the contents passing into the body of another boy, named Thomas McKenan. He expired in ten minutes after being shot.

McNash, William J. McNash

Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan. 11, 1870

In Wheeling, West Virginia., on the 30^th nit, [sic] Miss Mattie Batham shot William J. McNash, who had seduced her under promise of marriage. McNash died on the 2^nd inst, when Miss Batham was arrested for murder.

Meehan, Nancy Mrs. Meehan

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 15, 1870

Noble County News. [From the Republican, March 3.] Died - on the 24^th ult., at her residence near Kennosburg, Mrs. Nancy Meehan, of general debility.

Miller, Mr. Miller and Family

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

The families of Mr. Jennings and Mr. Miller, whose homes were near the river, were washed away. In all five persons.

Minck?, John T. Minck?

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 29, 1870

John T. Minck?., an old and influential citizen of Jackson township, this county, died at his residence, on the 11^th inst., He was 75 years old.

Mitchell, Jacob N. Mitchell

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 9, 1870

We learn that Jacob N. Mitchell,(formerly a resident of Antioch, this county) who removed to Kansas two years since, died last month. Mr. Mitchell was a citizen of sterling, integrity, a kind father and possessed with charity, God’s peace offering, for all. His host of friends in Monroe County deeply regret his demise and extend their heart felt sympathies to the widow.

Mitchell, Jacob N. Mitchell obit #2

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 16, 1870

Jacob N. Mitchell, born in St. Clairsville, March 3^rd , 1818, died July 19^th , 1870, at his residence near Ottowa, Franklin county, Kansas, In his youth he united with the M. E. Church, and continued to be a church member during life. And at the end of his pilgrimage testified: “I feel I can die with the Christian’s hope, that God will take as unworthy as me and receive me into that House not made with his hands, eternal in the Heavens.” Just a few minutes before his death, he said “ I have no fears. I think all will be well with me.” How comforting to wife and children and friends to know that all is well with their dear departed husband and father. - “ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.” - St. Clairsville Gazette.

Mitchell, Miss Lucinda Mitchell

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 3 1871

Died, December 7^th, of Lung disease at New castle, in the 23^rd year of her age, Miss Lucinda Mitchell, daughter of Isaac and Margaret A. Mitchell.

The deceased was a child of the covenant and a member of the New castle Presbytarian church.

Her life was one of piety, her death, another triumph of the Christian faith. Loving parents, a brother and sisters and a large circle of youthful companions, mourn her departure, but are comforted by the Christians faith, “that them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.”

From adverse blast and lowering storms,

“Her favored soul he bore;

And with you bright, angelic forms

She lives, to die no more.”

Mitchell, Thomas Mitchell

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 5, 1870

Died - At the residence of his son in Brownsville, on Monday, April 4^th , Thomas Mitchell, aged 66 years and 3 months.

For many years Mr. Mitchell was one of the most enterprising business men of our county, but for about ten years he was afflicted with total blindness. A constant Christian, he often spoke of the time of his departure; and, though this sun - lit earth was all darkness to him, yet he looked forward with joyous anticipations to the time, when celestial light should burst on his enraptured vision, and reveal to him the glories of the upper world.

He leaves an aged widow and a large circle of friends to feel the loss of their ever moral and religious advisor.

Stewart, W. M. Stewart

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10,1870

Sad Accident - Mr. W. m. T. Stewart, of Lebanon, this county, was killed on Wednesday evening, the 4^th inst. - He had taken out his gun for the purpose of shooting a rat, and not knowing whether it was loaded, blew in it

When it went off, shooting him through the head. He leaves a wife and family to mourn his loss.

Molletar, Mrs. Peter Molletar

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 18, 1870

Mrs. Peter Molletar, residing near Houston, Minnesota, met with a terrible death a few days ago. Her clothes were caught in the tumbling rods of a threshing machine, and she was wound around and crushed to death instantly. The law of the State requires that tumbling rods attached to threshing machines should be boxed, but in this case the requirements had not been observed.

Moore, Jacob Mr. Moore

Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan. 25, 1870

Sudden death - Mr. Jacob Moore, an aged citizen of Goshen township, died suddenly on Thursday last from a stroke of apoplexy. He was eating supper at the time of attack, and had been in good health up to that time. He lived about four hours, but was unable to speak.

Morris, Stanton Eurit Morris

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1870

Died - Nov. 23, in Adams township, of Diptheria, Vance Edson, aged 2 years 1 month and 17 days. Nov. 28, Stanton Eurit, aged 8 years 7 months and 28 days, sons of Wm. J. and Hester R. Morris.

I take these little lambs, said He, and lay them in my breast; protection they shall find in me, in me be ever blest. S. H. M.

Morris, Thomas B. Morris

Thomas B. Morris deceased on the 20^th day of January 1870.

Morris, Vance Edson Morris

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1870

Died - Nov. 23, in Adams township, of Diptheria, Vance Edson, aged 2 years 1 month and 17 days. Nov. 28, Stanton Eurit, aged 8 years 7 months and 28 days, sons of Wm. J. and Hester R. Morris.

I take these little lambs, said He, and lay them in my breast; protection they shall find in me, in me be ever blest. S. H. M.

Morrow, Sereiva C. Mrs. Morrow

Source: Barnesville Enterprise, 20^th instant. Spirit of Democracy Jan. 25, 1870.

Died - On the 14^th instant, in Barnesville, of Consumption, Mrs. Sereiva C. Morrow, aged 62 years, 9 months and 24 days.

Mosser, Two Infant Mosser

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 13, 1870

Horrible Affair. Two Children burnt Up In a House. We learn that the dwelling of Mathias Mosser, Lee township, this county, caught fire and was consumed on Saturday, the 3^rd inst., burning with it two little children.

When Mosser, the father of the children, discovered that his house was burning, ha ran off to alarm his neighbors, instead of entering the building and rescuing his two infant children, aged one and three years respectively. The mother of the children was absent from the home at the time. It is alleged that the inhuman father was heard complaining the following day over the loss of some tools consumed by the fire, but appeared unconcerned about the tragic death of his babies.

Comment upon such criminal stupidity is unnecessary.

Nezor, Mr. C. C. Nezor

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 25, 1870

Mr. C. C. Nezor, a resident of Lewisville, died on Thursday morning the 20^th inst. We met Mr. Nezor in this place on Saturday, the 15^th inst., when he complained of his throat hurting him, otherwise he appeared in his usual health.

Nichol

Source: Sprit of Democracy Mar. 15, 1870

Belmont County News. [From the St. Clairsville Gazette, March 10.] The mother of Hon. Thomas M. Nichol died a few days since. She was an aged lady.

Noll, Elizabeth Mrs. Noll

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 29, 1870

On the 24^th inst., at the residence of her son, J.B. Noll. In Woodsfeild, Mrs. Elizabeth Noll in the 82^nd year of her age.

Noll, Mary A. Mrs. Noll

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 29, 1870

Died - On the 7^th inst., at Baresville [sic], this county, Mrs. Mary a. Noll, relict of S.W. Noll, in the 43^rd year of her age.

O’Connor, Daniel O’Connor 2^nd obit

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 27, 1870

Resolutions of Monroe Lodge No. 189, F. & A. M., on the Death of Daniel O’Connor.

Whereas, It has pleased the great Architect of the Universe to call Bro Daniel O’Connor, A Master Mason, from labor.

Resolved, That in the death of Bro. O’Connor we have lost a kind and generous friend, an esteemed citizen, and faithful brother.

Resolved, That we sincerely condole with the afflicted relatives of our deceased brother in their great bereavement. Peace be to his ashes, and green been the acacia that blosoms[sic] above his grave.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions, properly attested, be transmitted to the bereaved wife of the deceased; and, as a lasting memorial of our brotherly love and friendship for our departed brother, these proceedings be entered in full on our records.

Resolved, That the foregoing be published in the “Spirit of Democracy.”

The Lodge also resolved that the members wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, and that for a like time the furniture of the lodge room be draped in mourning.

O’Connor, Daniel O’Connor

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 29, 1870

Daniel O’Connor, Recorder of this county died at his residence in this place, on Saturday, the 26^th inst., after a protracted illness. Mr. O’Connor was born in Ireland about the year 1793. He served for a time under the Duke of Wellington, in Spain, and came to America soon thereafter.

He has filled, satisfactorily, the office of the Recorder of this County for eighteen years, and was re - elected last October for a seventh term.

Mr. O’Connor was a remarkable kind, peaceable and unobtrusive man, probably without a single enemy in the world. - He was buried today (Monday) at 2 o’clock, by the Masonic Fraternity.

Farewell, father O’Connor; the blessings of all who knew thee rest upon thee.

Ochsenbein

Source: Spirit of Democracy Feb. 8, 1870

Fatal Accident - We are called upon to chronicle another of those melancholy accidents that too often result from the careless handling of firearms. A son of Mr. S. Ochsenbein, aged seventeen years, who resided about three miles southeast of St. Clairsville, on last Saturday morning took down his gun to clean it, preparatory to a day’s hunt. To ascertain if it was loaded, he pulled back the lock, and while blowing into the muzzle of the gun the contents were discharged, passing through his brain and killing him instantly.

Ogle, James Ogle

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 30, 1870

Noble County Items, [From the Republican, August 18.] Died - James Ogle, died at his residence below Caldwell, last week, at the ripe old age of seventy - six. He was born in Ireland, came to this contry when a boy, settled in Washington, near Salem, and moved into the limits of Noble county about forty years ago. He was a good citizen and an upright man.

Packer, Wm. F. Packer

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

Wm. F. Packer, a prominent politician of Pennsylvania, died at Williamsport, at the age of 64 years. He was Governor of Pennsylvania from 1858 to 1864.

Paradol, M. Prevost Paradol

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1870

Suicide of the French Minister. Washington, July20. - M. Prevost Paradol, the new French Minister, who arrived here last week, and was received by the President on Saturday, committed suicide, at one o’clock this morning, by shooting himself with a pistol. He had been very busy since his arrival, and yesterday his mind seemed wandering, though he contained to give attention to business during the afternoon. It is presumed that he was laboring under a temporary fit of insanity, caused by fatigue and intense heat.

The French Minister shot himself in his sleeping chamber, and the circumstances attending it show that the act was premeditated. The house keeper heard the report of a pistol and rushed to the room, where she found M. Paradol lying dead on the floor, bleeding from his left breast, the ball having entered immediately over the heart.

Passmo?e, Tom H. F. Passmo?e

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1870

Dead - T. H. F. Passmo?e, late the Democratic nominee for Congress in this District, died at his residence in Juda, Saturday morning, April 23^rd , of inflammation of the stomach and bowels. Tom was a good hearted man, and he has left many warm friends, even among his political enemies. He was a young man of more than ordinary ability, and had, not withstanding his being a blacksmith by trade, a fair attachment in legal and political knowledge. He was justly styled the “Blacksmith Orator.” He, like all men, had his little faults - let them lie in the grave with his body, and let his good qualities, of which he had many be cherished by those who have felt his firm grasp as a friend, and warm heart beat in sympathy for his fellow man. We have not know him long, but knew him well. Peace, poor Tom, is beyond the grave. “So mote it be.” - Monroe Sentinel, (Wisconsin)

[We knew Tom well. The people of this county reposed confidence in him, and ‘tis our opinion, had he remained here he could have occupied any official position, within their gift, he desired. - Peace to his ashes. - Eds. Spirit.]

Peabody, George Peabody

Source: Spirit of Democracy Feb. 15, 1870

The last of George Peabody. The last ceremonies over the remains of this illustrious philanthropist were performed the 8^th inst., in the village in Massachusetts that bears his name. Mr. Robert C. Winthrep pronounced an eloquent eulogy on the character and career of the dead, after which the remains were carried in procession to the family tomb and there deposited. Prince Arthur, Mr. Thorton, the British Minister, and numerous other prominent men attended the funeral.

Ramisom, Bates Ramisom - Daughter and Servant

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

Ressegger, Mrs. Ressegger

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1870

Mrs. Ressegger, wife of Samuel Ressegger, of Ohio township, was confined in the Infirmary last week to await an order to convey her to the Asylum of Dayton, she being insane. On Saturday night the 7^th , she hung herself in her cell by tying one end of a handkerchief around her neck and fastening the other to the top of the cell door. She was found Sunday morning, hanging dead, with her knees resting on the floor. Her husband and relations, in Ohio township, were notified Sunday.

Rhodes, Moses Rhodes

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1870

Ridgeway, Mrs. Ridgeway

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

Washington, October 3. - The Alexandria Gazette of to-day has the following intelligence from Front Royal: At Saturday noon the freshet gradually subsided. Mr. Blakemore, his wife and three children, and Mrs. Ridgeway were at the table breakfasting when the flood came and all were drowned. Mr. Knaffman saved himself by seizing the limbs of a tree as he was carried swiftly down stream. Messrs. Ray, Bogeley and Ridgeway sought refuge in the top of a tree and remained there all night. The river rose twenty feet in four hours, and all the wells in the Shenandoah Valley for thirty miles, except two, were destroyed.

Ruff, Mrs. Ruff

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 19, 1870

Fatal Accident - On Sunday last Richard Ruff and wife left Cow Run for a visit to Lowell, in a two horse wagon. When this side of Cow run, below Guyton’s mill, in the narrows, one of the horses became frightened, and crowding the other over the steep bank, horses, wagon and occupants where all thrown over the precipice. Mrs. Ruff was instantly killed; Mr. Ruff escaped with slight injuries; the horses were badly hurt, and the wagon wrecked. Mrs. Ruff’s maiden name was Congdon, and she formerly lived in Hamar. The wagon fell upon her. She said: “Lift the wagon off of me.” It was immediately taken off, but the poor woman was dead. She was some twenty years of age, and left no children.

Ryan, John Ryan

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1870

Man Killed - Early Tuesday morning a man named John Ryan, a section boss on the B. & O. R. R., at Burr’s Station, was run over by the Night Express train and instantly killed. It appears that he had attended a party that night, and was on his way home when the accident occurred. Although usually a sober man, on this occasion he had been drinking and it is supposed that, over come by the liquor, he sat down upon the track and went to sleep. Ryan was an intelligent, respectable Irishman, with many friends in the neighborhood where he lived.

Schmidt, Henry Schmidt
Henry Schmidt died January 14, 1870. He was born Feb 1797, the son of Philip and Barbara Stiebener Schmidt. Married in 1825 to Dorothea Dahl.

Schmidt, Henry Schmidt

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 8, 1870

Brownsville, o., Mar. 3, 1870. Editors Spirit: A fatal accident occurred at Pine Ridge School House near this place, on the evening of the 3^rd

of march. Some boys went from this place to spelling school, and took with them some shooting irons. When they arrived at the house they found no one there. A young lad by the name of R. Boyles accidentally let a pistol go off and shot Henry Schmidt through the left breast, killing him instantly. G. S. Algeo

Secrest, Iaetta Secrest

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 8, 1870

On the 11^th instant, at the residence of her parents, in Buffalo township, Miss Iaetta Secrest, in the eighteenth year of her age.

Shepherd, Mrs. Lydia Shepherd

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 8, 1870

Fatal Accident - Mrs. Lydia Shepherd, of Summerfield, was, on the 24^th inst., instantly killed by the falling of a tree. She had been spending an hour or two with a neighboring lady at the residence of Dr. R. B. Taylor, and on her way home called on her sister, Mrs. Richner. Some boys were falling a small beech tree near Mr. Richner’s residence, and while Mrs. Shepherd was entering the enclosure, the tree fell, striking her on the head, producing fatal concussion of the brain. The physicians of the place were called in to see her, but life was extinct. By this providence Mr. Shepherd has lost a good, kind wife, and a large family of children an indulgent mother.

Shepherd, Mrs. Nancy Shepherd

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 25, 1870

Died - On the 27^th day of September, 1870, Mrs. Nancy Shepherd, aged one hundred years, one month and ten days. Mrs. S. was daughter of Mr. John Willison, and born in the State of Maryland, on the 17^th day of August, 1770. She came to Ohio while it was yet a territory, and settled on the waters of the Capitna, in the neighborhood where Talbott’s mill now stands. She married Phineas Shepherd. The issue was five sons and six daughters, nearly all of whom are believed to be still living. W.

Smith, Nancy Smith

Source: Spirit of Democracy Feb. 15, 1870

Died - In this city, Jan. 27, mrs. Nancy Smith, aged 47 years and 10 months.

Funeral services will take place from the Cumberland Presbytarian Church tomorrow. - Atlanta (Ill.) Argus, 27^th edt.

Snipes, Mrs. Snipes and Family

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

Soliday, George B. Soliday

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 8, 1870

Died - On the 10^th instant, at his residence, about two miles north of Sarahsville, Mr. Geo. B. Soliday, in the 45^th year of his age.

South, Daniel South

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1870

Daniel South, an inmate of the County Infirmary, died on the 22^nd inst.

Stanton, Alex H. Capt. Stanton

Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan. 11, 1870

Capt. Alex H. Stanton, of the First U.S. Calvary, son of Hon. B.F. Stanton, of Wheeling, West Va., died in that city on the 2^nd inst.

Taggard, Mrs. Taggard

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 15, 1870

The wife of Mr. Isaac Taggard was buried to-day [Wednesday]. She had been lingering for some time, unable to digest any thing except a little beef tea or oyster soup.

Talbert, Samuel Talbert

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 22, 1870

Belmont County News. [From the Barnesville Enterprise, March 17.]

Sudden Death - We learn that on Sunday last, Mr. Samuel Talbert, a highly respected citizen of Wayne Township, of this county, and who lived near Hunter, while seated with his family in his house, suddenly fell from his chair and died immediately . We do not know what was the cause of his death, but presume it to have been disease of the heart.

Thomas, Mrs. Sarah Ann Thomas

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 15, 1870

Died - At Williamsburg, Franklin Co., Kansas, on the 18^th day of October, Mrs. Sarah Ann Thomas, formerly of Woodsfield.

Townsend, Charles Rev. Townsend

Source: Spirit of Democracy mar. 22, 1870

A venerable clergyman has just died in England, the Rev. Charles Townsend, who achieved in his time two good epigrams. One was directed at Wadsworth aad[sic] his friends.

“They dwell at the Lakes, an appropriate quarter

For poems diluted with water.”

The other was called forth by a visit of thieves to the author’s rectory;

“They came and prig’s my stockings, my linens, my store,

But they couldn’t prig my sermons, for they were prig’s before.”

Wagner, Jacob Wagner

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 16, 1870

Died - In Jackson township, on the 9^th day of July, Jacob Wagner, aged 71 years, 11 months and 2 days

Walker, Mary Walker

Source: Spirit of Democracy Feb. 15, 1870

Mrs. Mary Walker, of Athens, died, on the 20^th ult., in the 85^th year of her age. She was a sister to Rev. Ralph Lotspeich, who in the early part of this century, was distinguished among the pioneer preachers of Methodism. Mrs. Walker herself had been a member of the Methodist Church for seventy years.

Wheeler, Lenni Wheeler

Source: Spirit of Democracy Mar. 29, 1870

Whitelow, Robert Whitelow - Wife and three Daughters

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

Whitney, Daniel G. Capt. Whitney

Source: Spirit of Democracy Feb. 22, 1870

Died, in Sacramento, California, January 21^st , 1870, in his 61^st year, Captain Daniel G. Whitney, last surviving, child of Captain James Whitney, Sr., of Harmar, well known and esteemed.

Williams, Aunie M. Mrs. Williams

Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan. 18, 1870

Died - December 28, at the residence of her father, Mr. Samuel De Moss, near Bealmont, Cambell county, Ky. Mrs. Aunie M. Williams, wife of Frank Williams, in the 28^th year of her age.

Williams, Pearl Williams

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1870

Died - On the 7^th inst., of Consumption, Pearl, daughter of Jeremiah and Flora A. Williams, aged 1 year and 7 months.

Another cherub gone to join the bright celestial throng around God’s Throne to heaven.

Wood, William H. Wood

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 13, 1870

William H. Wood, a broker in Portland, short on gold; stretched himself on a rope.

Woods, Charles Woods

Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan. 11, 1870

We learn that another murder was committed at Flashing, Belmont Co., on the 28^th ult. A white man named Enoch Thomas first struck a mulatto named Charles Woods with a pick-axe, knocking him down; recovering from the blow Woods engaged Thomas, when a desperate struggle ensued; Thomas struck a second blow, when Woods started to run; after he had gone about fifty yards Thomas fired. Six slugs entered his body. He died the same evening Thomas was arrested.

Zimerly, Samuel Zimerly

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 20, 1870

Sad Accident - A remarkable case of drowning occurred in Switzerland township, this county, on the 7^th inst. We present the evidence of one witness, and the finding of the Coroner’s Jury. The proceedings were ordered by Jacob Davis, J. P. :

Edward Beck - Testified that he was helping John Zanger kill hogs on the 7^th of December, 1870, and that Samuel Zimerly was there and was carrying water during the forenoon. When they went to dinner Mr. Zimerly was not with them. After they had sat down inquiry was made and someone went to call him, when a little boy came running and said Mr. Zimerly was in the spring. I ran as fast as I could to the spring and found him doubled up in it dead. Chas. Latch came to my assistance and we lifted him out. The spring was 3 or 4 feet deep with about 2 feet of water in it. It is about 3 feet one way and 4 feet the other. There was a bucket found in the spring.

The verdict of the Coroner’s Jury was as follows:

After having heard the evidence and examined the body we find that the deceased, Samuel Zimerly, came to his death by drowning in said spring of water after slipping and falling into the same.

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