Death of Mrs. Goddard
     Mrs. Pearl Goddard, wife of Francis Goddard and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry of Ben Lomond, died Thursday evening at Mrs. Lucinda Goddard's, her sister-in-law, on Spruce street. She was 25 years old and leaves three children of tender age, having been married nine years ago. She died of blood poisoning and pneumonia following child birth of a month ago.
     Rev. Dunn conducted the funeral at the Goddard home Sunday afternoon. Burial at Mound Hill by Hayward & Son.

[Note: 1885-1910]

Gallipolis Journal
January 26, 1910
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

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Goddard, Mrs. Susan

Death of Mrs. Goddard
     Mrs. Susan Goddard passed away at her home on First avenue Saturday, Dec. 30, after an illness of four months with cancer of stomach. She was in her 82nd year. Mrs. Goddard was a highly esteemed and lovable woman and a member of the First Baptist Church.
     Mrs. Goddard is survived by five children, John McElhainy of Cambridge, O., Will of Bellaire, Mrs. Sarah Potts of New Martinsville, Mrs. Wm. Mayberry and Mrs. Hugh Jordan of this city and her husband.
     The funeral services will be held at her late home Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m., burial following at Pine Street cemetery by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Jan. 1, 1917
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Goens, Jennie

     Mrs. Jennie Goens, wife of Mr. Thomas Goens, the barber, died at 12 o’clock Sunday Oct. 1, 1905. She was operated on for tumor last Friday and seemed to be getting along alright, but became worse until she passed away.
     She will be buried Tuesday at 2 o’clock, by Hayward & Son, and the funeral services, conducted by Rev. Palmer, at the A. M. E. Church.
     She was 37 years old and leaves besides her husband, three sons, a mother and father, three sisters and a brother. Her father is Mrs. Robert Blue, of Decatur, Ill.

Galipolis Tribune
10/6/1905
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

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Goetting, Gustia

Mrs. Gustia Goetting
     Mrs. Gustia Goetting, wife of Mr. Christian Goetting, died on Tuesday last, May 17, 1892, at her home in Springfield Township, aged sixty-three years. Although she had been an invalid for some time past, her illness did not assume a serious aspect until a few days before her death. The funeral services were held yesterday forenoon at 9:30 o'clock, Rev. George Aten officiating. The husband and eight children--four boys and four girls--are left to mourn their loss. Three of the sons and one daughter live in Kansas. Mrs. Goetting was a sister of Gustave and August Vollborn, of this county, and of Mrs. Charles Mack, of this city. She was a woman of strong religious convictions, with a loving heart and devoted to her family. Her death is sincerely mourned.

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 21, 1892
Transcribed by Karen Strojin                                                                      Top of Page

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Goetting, Harry Clarence

OBITUARY
     Harry Clarence Goetting passed away January 8, 1971. He was the son of the late Charles J. and Nettie (Kraus) Goetting. He is survived by sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Homer McCulty of Gallipolis; brother and sister-in-law Luther and Myrtie Goetting of Waco,Texas; also two nieces and nephew and their families of Columbus.
     He was born, lived and died in the same house, on the farm in Raccoon Township, near Rio Grande, Ohio. His interest was centered around the farm which served as his livelihood along with his apiary. He was a kind, generous man, who felt free in giving. He was a member of Harris Baptist Church and attended regularly until failing health prevented it.

God saw you getting weary, He did what he thought best, He put His arms around you And whispered come home and rest. And with farewell unspoken You gently passed away. The flowers I place upon your grave May wither and decay, But our love for you who sleepeth Will never pass away.

[Note: buried Calvary Baptist Cemetery, Raccoon Township]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Goetting, Dr. M. L.

     Dr. M. L. Goetting 77, of 705 South Valley Mills Drive, former dean of the School of Education at Baylor University, died Monday afternoon in a local hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wilkirson and Hatch Chapel, the Rev. Peter McLeod and Dr. W.J. Wimpee officiating. Burial will be in Waco Memorial Park.
     Dr. Goetting was born in Harrisburg, Ohio and attended schools there. He was a graduate of Rio Grande College in Rio Grande, Ohio and received his master’s degree and doctorate from Ohio State. Dr. Goetting married Miss Myrtle Roush Dec. 24, 1926, in Columbus, Ohio. They moved to Waco in 1935 and he went to work at Baylor as a teacher. Dr. Goetting became dean of the School of Education in 1958 and held the post until he retired in 1973. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, one sister, Mrs. Bernice McCulty of Gallipolis, Ohio, one nephew and two nieces.
     Active pallbearers will be Dr. W. Read Dawson, Dr. C.G. Strickland, Dr .Raymond Bills, Dale Curry, Dick Schaeper, Quentin Cain. Honorary pallbearers will be President Abner V. McCall, Executive Vice President Herbert H. Reynolds, and Dr. William B. Herrington.
     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the M.L. Goetting Scholarship fund, Baylor University.

A Tribute published in the pages of The Tribune Herald, Waco Texas
January 9, 1979
Submitted by Dorothy Frazier                                                                           Top of Page

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Gooch, Charles N.

     [The following obituary was found in a box of pictures belonging to Debbie Gooch. It was a very dark copy of the original newspaper obituary.]

In  Memory
     Charles N. Gooch, son of Robert and Mary Jane Gooch, was born August  17, 1846, and died June 11, 1921, aged 74 years, 9 months, and 25 days. He suffered the loss of his first wife, Mary Moore, who died in May, 1882, leaving four daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Lewis and Mrs. J.J. Borger of Columbus, while Mrs. William Upton and Mrs. Charles Graham preceded their father in death.  In
May 1887, he married Mary Rees, who died Oct. 2, 1910. To this union were born six children, Mrs. Floyd Cardwell of Bidwell, Miss Edith Gooch, Columbus, Mrs. Floyd Logue, Kenmore, Mrs. Everett Deckard, Vinton, Robert R. Gooch, Vinton, and one child who died in infancy. He leaves 14 grandchildren and four brothers, James M. and David E. of Vinton, William R. of Bidwell and John  R. of rising Sun, Ohio and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Waples of Huntsville, Ohio.
     It can be truly stated that the departed was blessed with a kind and tender spirit toward everyone, enjoyed happiness with others and shared their sorrow in grief.  Endowed by nature with a peaceful and gentle disposition,  his character was full of kindness, sympathy, righteousness, friendship and love for everyone.  The bodily affliction that had disabled him for a  number of years made even stronger these noble traits of his character.   With a steadfast conviction for righteousness, he became a member of the Baptist  Church at Harris and exemplified a clean, Christian life. The funeral was  held Tuesday morning at Mt. Tabor, conducted by Rev. W.J. Fulton, burial by  Butler.
     Card of thanks:  We hereby express our thanks to all our neighbors and friends who so kindly gave their help and sympathy during the sickness, death, and funeral of our beloved father. 
     The  children.

Gallia Times
June 30, 1921
Transcribed by Karen Siebert  ash689@aol.com

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Gordon, Mary Margaret [Anderson]

OBITUARY
     Mary Margaret Anderson, daughter of Franklin and Sarah Anderson, was born April 9, 1852, and departed this life April 28, 1914, aged 62 years and 19 days. She was married to Samuel Gordon in March, 1872. she leaves one daughter, Mrs. Belle Roush, with whom she made her home, and one brother, Samuel, of Cheshire township. Two daughters, Sarah and Daisy, and her husband prceded her in death.
     Mrs. Gordon was a member of the Second Kyger F.W.B. Church, and living near the church was permitted to attend the services regularly save when sidckness prevented. She was a good, kind hearted woman, devoted to her kindred, friends and neighbors, and will be greatly missed. She met the sorrows of life in faith and resignation.
     The funeral services were held at the church on Thursday forenoon conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton, interment by Undertaker Hix.

Gallia Times
May 6, 1914
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Gordon, Rhoda Jane Davidson

MRS. GORDON DIES SUDDENLY TODAY AT CHESHIRE HOME
     A sudden illness was followed closely by death this morning for Mrs. Samuel Taylor Gordon, 84, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geneva Clark, at Cheshire. Mrs. Gordon had arisen for the day when she was suddenly taken ill. Before a Physician could arrive at the Clark home, she was taken by death. She had been in good health previously. Mrs. Gordon, the former Rhoda Jane Davidson, formerly lived with her husband on Poplar Ridge. For the past 5 years, however, they have lived with the daughter just above Cheshire. Mr. Gordon was an invalid. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
     In addition to Mr. Clark, she leaves three other daughters, Mrs. Velma Cunningham, Mrs. Bessie Rose and Mrs. Margaret Renner, all of Columbus and a step-son, Robert Gordon of Cheshire. She also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Ella Lyle of Greenfield, Mrs. Minnie Shaver of Kansas, Mrs. Eva Wright of Vinton and Mrs. Mae Cramer of Columbus.
     The body will be at the Cheshire residence from Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning, where friends may call. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 P,M. from the Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home at Middleport with the Rev. Charles M. Pomeroy of Middleport officiating. Burial will follow in the Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Rawlings-Coats.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune, February 18, 1949
Submitted by Dorothy Frazier

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Gordon, Robert

Robert Gordon Passes
     On the day after he had reached his 91st milestone, the spirit of Mr. Robert Gordon of near Kyger, took flight to the other world on Thursday, May 18, 1916, and with his passing Cheshire Township lost its oldest and one of its most esteemed citizens.
     Mr. Gordon was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, on May 17, 1825. He was one of a family of four brothers and two sisters. His father died when he was but two years of age. His paternal grandfather, was of sturdy Virginia stock and was a member of Lord Dunmore's army which engaged the Indian Chief Cornstalk at the historic Battle of Point Pleasant.
     When in his prime Mr. Gordon was a fine, large, robust man of commanding appearance and was well liked and respected throughout the entire community in which he lived. For a number of years past he has been blind and was greatly afflicted with rheumatism, but despite these handicaps and the ravages of time, he was cheerful and kind and delighted greatly in the companionship of relatives and neighbors. Since the death of his wife, Mrs. Margaret Gordon, 14 years ago he had made his home with his son, Mr. Emory Gordon, and wife at their pretty "Willow Brook Farm", where he was given every care and attention.
     It has been a very pretty and most enjoyable occasion for a number of years past for the relatives and friends of Mr. Gordon to gather at his home on the Sunday nearest his birthday and help him celebrate the event. Last year more than one hundred and fifty persons were present on this occasion, which fact alone gives simple proof of his popularity. This year prepartions were being made as usual for his birthday observance, but about two weeks ago Mr Gordon received severe injuries form a fall and his condition grew steadily worse until death stilled the sufferings.
     The funeral services of Mr. Gordon were held Sunday at ten o'clock at the Poplar Church. An eloquent and touching tribute to the good qualities of the deceased were delivered by Rev. W.J. Fulton of Rio Grande. The church was filled to overflowing during the services and many persons remained in the churchyard, being unable to gain admission to the building. The body of Mr. Gordon was laid to rest in the Poplar Cemetery.
     Mr. Gordon was united in marriage with Margaret Cales on March 8, 1849. To them were born ten children, seven sons and three daughters. His wife and two daughters preceded him to the spirit land. The following children survive him: Henry and Pearl Gordon of Missouri, Perry Gordon of Kansas, William, Eliza, Taylor and Emory Gordon of Cheshire Township and Mrs. Margaret Carman, wife of William Carman of Addison Township.
     At the age of 21 years he, with his wife, came to Gallia County where he spent the remainder of his life. In his early adult years he united with the Second Kyger Free Will Baptist Church and remained a member until his death.
     It can truly be said of him that he was a devoted husband, a kind and indulgent father and his remarkable patience and cheerfulness through the many years of his affliction testify to his marked confidence in his Divine Master. In a recent conversation with a friend, he expressed himself as only "waiting for the summons". The fact of his being almost blind for a number of years, coupled with his ability to converse on current events, is proof of the untiring devotion of those who cared for him.
These friends and neighbors acted as pallbearers at Mr. Gordon's funeral, and laid him tenderly to rest strong in the faith of the resurrection and their ultimate reunion on the other shore, E.M. Rupe, Oscar Rupe, William Roush, George Searls, Frank Palmer and John Holmes.

Gallipolis Paper
May, 1916
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Gordon, Samuel Taylor

Claimed Monday
     Taylor Gordon, Cheshire Twp., died Monday at 4 P.M. at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clark, above Cheshire.
     Samuel Taylor Gordon was 89 years of age and was born and spent his entire lifetime in Cheshire Twp. He was a son of Robert and Sarah Call Gordon. His wife died last February 18. Her maiden name was Rhoda Jane Davidson. In addition to Mrs. Clark he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Velma Cunningham, Mrs. John Rose, and Mrs. Margaret Renner, all of Columbus, one son, Robert Gordon, Cheshire Twp., and one brother Emory Gordon, who lives at the old Gordon homestead between Kyger and Eno.
     Mr. and Mrs. Gordon had lived with the Clarks for more than 5 years. The Clark home, it will be recalled, was destroyed by fire and a new brick home was completed on the site some months ago. Though an invalid in recent years, moving about the house in a wheel chair, Taylor Gordon is remembered as a powerful man. The scion of a family of stalwart sons. He had a pleasing personality and was genuinely esteemed. He was a member of the Poplar Ridge Free Will Baptist Church.
     Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 2 P.M. at the Rawlings Coats Funeral Home in Middleport. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 P.M. Tuesday. Burial will be in Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune, July 5, 1949
Submitted by Dorothy Frazier                                                                       Top of Page

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Gordon, Sarah Margaret [Caler]

Death Of Mrs. Sarah Gordon
     Mrs. Sarah Margaret Gordon, of near Kyger, died Oct. 25, 1902, aged 73 years and 6 months old. She was married to Robert Gordon March 8, 1849. By this union she was the mother of ten children, seven sons and three daughters, two daughters having preceded her to the better land and three sons are now living in the West.
     Mrs. Gordon was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia and was the daughter of Mr & Mrs. John Cales.
Early in life she was united with the Second Kyger Free Will Baptist Church and remained a member of the same church until her death. She was a devoted wife and mother; also a kind mother to motherless children.
     Her funeral was held at the Church by Rev. G.D. Clifford and her body was laid to rest in the cemetery near the church.

[Note: Death Certificate..born: 1830; died Oct. 25, 1902; 72 years of age. Burial in Poplar Ridge Cemetery in Cheshire Township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday Evening, Oct. 28, 1902

Gordon, Sarah M.

Death of Mrs. Gordon
     Mrs. Robert Gordon, died at her home in Cheshire Township last Saturday, aged 78 years and 6 months.
Her maiden name was Caler and she was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia. She married Robert Gordon, March 8, 1849 and ten children blessed the union. Those living are one daughter, Mrs. Maggie Shaffer and seven sons, Henry, Pearl and Perry, out West and William, Elza, Emory and Taylor in Cheshire Township.
     Mrs. Gordon had been a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Kyger for many years and was a consistent Christian and help in high esteem by her neighbors. A kind mother and a faithful wife, she will be sadly missed by the sorrowing family, who are sympathized with in their bereavement.
     The funeral services were conducted Monday at Second Kyger Church by Rev. Clifford.

[Note: Buried at Poplar Ridge Cemetery in Cheshire Township.]

Galliapolis Bulletin
Oct. 30, 1902
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

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Gordon, Unnamed infant

The infant child of Mrs. Gordon died on Wednesday and was buried Friday. [No given name.]

Gallipolis Journal
March 2, 1892
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                             Top of Page

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Gorslene, Fannie

Death of Mrs. Gorslene
     Mrs. Fannie Gorslene, wife of Mr. W. L. Gorslene, died suddenly at her home Saturday morning, June 19, 1897. She was taken ill Friday with flux, and nothing serious was anticipated, but on Saturday morning her condition became decidedly worse and she lapsed into a state of unconsciousness, from which she never rallied, but passed quietly away at 11 o’clock, surrounded by her husband and children.
     She was the only daughter of Mrs. Souzette Gardner and the late Dr. Perin Gardner, and was born in this city on March 20, 1858. She was a most excellent lady, and an earnest Christian, being a member of the Presbyterian Church. By her death she leaves a husband and five children who mourn their irreparable loss.
     The funeral services were held at the home on Fourth Street, Monday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, by Rev. Gelvin. Burial at Mound Hill, by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, June 26, 1897
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Goss, Bernard

Bernard Goss Dead
     Bernard Goss, colored, a former Gallipot, committed suicide at his home in Sedalia, MO., on Jan. 19. Despondency resulting from ill health and financial reverses prompted the rash act. Goss was about 35 and was a son of Susan Goss who lived for many years with the A. Moch family and who is now in Colorado. A wife, a daughter and two sons survive. The body was sent to Zanesville, O., for burial.
A contributor to the Sedalia Newspaper praises the character and life work of Goss in the highest terms. His death brot (sic) genuine sorrow to all who knew him there and to his old friends here.

Gallipolis Journal
February 15, 1917
Transcribed by Karen Strojin                                                                            Top of Page

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Gothard, Annie

     Addie Marie Gothard, 86, of Eureka Star Route, died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at her residence.
     Born April 22, 1895, in Clay Twp., Gallia County, daughter of the late James E. and Clara Evelyln Nibert Jeffers, she married George Gothard, who survives, on March 28, 1921, in Gallipolis.
     She was a member of Providence Baptist Church.
     Also surviving are two brothers, Ralph of Rt. 2, Crown City and Hugh of Sardis. A brother and sister also preceded lher in death.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Albert Holley officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Unknown publication
July 1981
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley

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Gothard, Charles Frederick

Fred Gothard Killed
     Charles Frederick Gothard was kil[l]ed instantly in Charleston, W. Va., Thursday, April 9. He was working on a school building when the pan of a large concrete mixer fell and struck him on the back of the head and neck, breaking his neck, left hip and right leg. He was rushed to a hospital but nothing could be done for him. His body was brought to Gallipolis Saturday and was buried at Centenary Sunday.
     He leaves his wife, four children, Mildred and Wildred aged six years, Charles Ronald aged four, and Frederick Junior aged four weeks, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Gothard of Blazer, six brothers, Emmette of Clarksburg, W. Va., Floyd of Rodney, Willard of Ironton, Gomer of Middleport, Chauncey and Ellis of Bremen, and one sister, Ethel of Blazer, besides a host of other relatives and friends.

[Note: According to his death certificate available at wvculture.org, he was born in Ohio on February 22, 1892.]

Gallia Times
Thursday, April 16, 1925
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

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Gothard, Clyde Eugene

Death of Mr. Gothard
     Clyde Eugene Gothard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gothard of Chambersburg, Ohio, died at the Holzer hospital in Gallipolis last Wednesday, following an illness of over a year's duration.
     He was born at Swan Creek, December 11, 1891, and at the time, of his death was a little past thirty three years of age. Mr. Gothard was a veteran of the World War and his death resulted from the lingering effects of deadly gas encountered on the line of duty. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Bladen.
     He leaves a wife who was Miss Bessie Gilmore whome he married March 25, 1922. other surviving relatives are his father, mother, seven brothers and two sisters. The brothers are Earl of Eureka, George of Raccoon Island, Carl, Ed, Fred, Lowell and Merrill at home.
     The sisters are Mrs. Lillian ??? of Huntington and Audrey of Eureka. Rev. Sam Lewis, Rev. W. K. Riggs and Rev. William Alexander officiated at the funeral services, which were held at the Bethel M. E. church in Ohio township.

Gallipolis paper
December
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

     Clyde Gothard, a young man who used to drive the Walter's peddling wagon on our Run, was buried at Bethel Church on December 26th. Clyde was one of the soldier boys that was early called over seas, and was well liked by all who knew him.

Eureka Circuit News
December 26
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Gothard, Edgar

Edgar Gothard, 51 Died Sunday A.M. -- Crown City Route 2
Rites 2 [o'clock] Wednesday At Siloam Church At Mercerville
     Edgar Gothard died at 6:30 Sunday morning at his home on Rocky Fork in Guyan Township (Crown City Route 2). He lacked 20 days of reaching his 52nd birthday.
     Mr. Gothard was a son of James R. and Mary Smith Gothard. He is survived by his wife, Flossie Pinkerman Gothard, a sister of former Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Pinkerman; two sons, Marshall , on military duty in Japan and Gorman, stationed in China; one daughter, Virginia, at home; two grandchildren, Ruth Ann and Jimmie (children of Marshall); a brother, Leslie J., Crown City; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Martt of Gallipolis and Mrs. Minnie Saunders, wife of O.A. Saunders, who is a funeral director in Golden, CO.
     Decedent was a member of Siloam Baptist Church, where funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Wednesday by Rev. Earl Cremeens. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery at Mercerville by F.L. Stevers. For pallbearers were selected Milo Fellure, Grover and Chauncey Sheets, Morton Caldwell, Earl Sheets and James Beaver.
     Members of the Crown City Masonic lodge will conduct graveside services. The body will be taken to the family home today where friends may call.

[Note: stone: 1894-1946. Death Certificate, born April 21, 1894; died March 31, 1946; 51 years, 11 months and 10 days of age.]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                               Top of Page

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Gothard, Edward

Edward Gothard, 38, Died at 6 A.M.
     Edward Gothard, 38, died at 6 o'clock this morning at the home of his parents, Benjamin and Mattie Richard Gothard, 46 Lincoln St., (near the old Fairground). He had been ill nearly three weeks. He had never married.
     Surviving, in addition to the parents are these brothers and sisters; Merrill, who lived at the parental home; Earl, Lowell and Carl Gothard, also of Gallipolis; George Gothard, Eureka; Mrs. John (Lillian) Carter, Huntington; Mrs. Walter (Audrey) Porter, Ambridge, PA; Fred, Edward's twin brother, Columbus.
     Edward was a member of the Eureka Methodist Church and Rev. Waid Radford of Piketon, who had received him into the church, will conduct the funeral.
     Decedent was a native of Eureka and his birthdate was Oct. 15, 1908.
     The body was taken to Miller's...(missing rest)

Gothard Rites Thursday
     Rev. Earl Cremeens will conduct the funeral of Edward Gothard Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Eureka Methodist Church. Rev. Waid Radford of Piketon, his former pastor, who was to have officiated, was stricken with appendicitis and unable to come. Burial will be in Mound Hill by Claude Miller. Pallbearers will be six brothers of the deceased, Earl, George, Carl, Fred, Lowell and Merrill.
     Friends may call at the home of the parents, Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Gothard (Nettie Ritchie), Lincoln St., East Gallipolis.

[Note; stone..Mound Hill Cemetery 1908-1946. Death Certificate died Nov. 12, 1946; 38 years 27 days of age. Parents: Benjamin Gothard and Nettie Richie (mother's name seems to have been misstated in original obit??)]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Gothard, Ella

Mrs. Ella Gothard Dead
     Mrs. Ella Gothard, widow of James Gothard, died Thursday morning Oct. 20, 1932, at the home of her son, James at Eureka. Another son, Marvin, lives at Eureka.
     Funeral services were Saturday afternoon at Bethel Church by Rev. Lee Wallace and Rev. E.L. Miller, burial was there.

Gallipolis Paper
Oct. 20, 1932
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Gothard, Emmett

Emmett Gothard Dies Friday Night; Burial, Centenary
     Funeral services were held at Centenary at 10 this morning for Emmett Gothard, who died late Friday night at Clarksburg, W. Va. He had been employed there by the Imperial Ice Cream Co.
     The body was brought Saturday evening by Coleman & Son to the home of his brother, Willard, on Portsmouth avenue.
     Mr. Gothard was 55 years old...[Remainder of text is missing]

[Note: from Gallia County birth records, Mr. Gothard was born 2 Mar 1887. At 55 years of age at time of death, he died in 1942]

Gallipolis newspaper
1942
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                            Top of Page

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Gothard, Philora Steward

OBITUARY
     Mrs. Philora Stewart Gothard, daughter of the late George and Mary Stevers, was born June 23, 1850, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. E. Courter, July 19, 1920, at the age of 70 years and 26 days.
     She was united in marriage to Robert S. Stewart in the year of 1867. To this union eleven children were born, six children and the father having preceded her to the land of rest.
     She was united in marriage in 1911 to James Gothard who departed this life in 1913, and from this time she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. H. E. Courter, until she passed into the great beyond.
     Mrs. Gothard lived a christian life and was a devoted church worker. She leaves to mourn her loss two sons and three daughters, namely, James E. Stewart, Huntington, W. Va.; Chauncey M. Stewart, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. H. E. Courter and Mrs. Myrtie Fruh, Walbridge, Ohio; and Mrs. George Brown, Huntington; also four brothers and one sister and a host of friends.

"A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled."              Granddaughter Georgia Boyer

     We wish to thank all this who have assisted us in the time of our sorrow, especially do we wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Myers for their kindness and hospitality, also Messrs. Wetherholt & Entsminger, and the consoling words of Rev. King.
-The Children

The Gallia Times
July 29, 1920
Transcribed by Mary Kay Clark

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Gothard, Phoebe

DEATH OF MRS. JAMES GOTHARD
     Mrs. Phoebe Gothard, of near Chambersburg, died last night after an illness of 19 months with tumor. She was about 78 years of age and was twice married. She is survived by her second husband, James Gothard, and by five children by the first marriage, Taylor, Peter and Shannon Cornell and Mrs. Viola Slater and Mrs. Lillie Ward of Chambersburg. The funeral service will be held tomorrow at Bethel Church. Burial by Wetherholt.

[Note: from funeral home record, date of death: 4 Jul 1911; buried at Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Twp.]

Gallipolis newspaper
July 1911
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                           Top of Page

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Gothard, Sylvester

S. Gothard, 80, Dies at Home of Warren Myers
Nine Children Survive Him
Funeral Services At Bethesda at 2 [o'clock] Sunday
     Sylvester Gothard, aged 80, a highly esteemed man and the head of a well-known family, died at 4 o'clock this morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Myers, in Burkhart Lane, at the edge of the city.
     Two weeks ago today he came here from the home of Ad Bostic, Walnut Township, where he had been living. On the following Sunday he became ill with flu which, terminating in bronchial pneumonia, caused his death.

Lived on German Ridge
     Scores of friends came to call on him and inquire about him during his last illness, attesting to the respect and affection felt for him by those who knew him. Most of his life was spent in the German Ridge section of Walnut Township, but he had maintained no home since the death in 1929 of his wife Ella Bostic Gothard.
     They are survived by the following nine children: Pearlie M. Gothard, Piketon; James H. and Ezra Gothard, Enon, Ohio; Arnold Gothard and Stella, wife of Osborne Massie and Lalla, wife of Hugh Arnold, all of Springfield; Artie, wife of Warren Myers; Sache, wife of Raymond Jones, Gallipolis and Elizabeth, wife of Robert Powell, Dayton.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday at Bethesda. Burial at the same place by Funeral Director, A.E. Tope.

[Note: Death Certificate..born Sept. 15, 1855; died May 8, 1936 Gallipolis; 80 years, 6 months and 23 days of age. Parents: Robert Gothard and Eliza Ward.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 8, 1936
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Graham, Charles C.

Charles Graham Passes At 10:40
     Charles C. Graham, well-known Green Twp. farmer, of whose illness there has been mention in these columns, died at his home at 10:30 [sic] this forenoon. He would have been 82 years old in December.
Mr. Graham had suffered seven strokes and had been totally helpless and speechless [...] and in a grave [...] prior to that. [...] brother, Walter, [...] at his bedside nearly all the time since Sunday.
     Funeral has been tentatively set for Saturday.
     Mr. Graham is survived by his wife, the former Jennie Hively; three sons, Ray of Kewanee, Ill.; Paul, Grundy Center, Iowa, and Verne of Zanesville. Walter Graham, a former neighbor of his brother, now lives at Zanesville; and there is another surviving brother, Dr. A.J. Graham, Chicago.

[Note: From the death certificate date of birth December 8, 1861; date of death October 14, 1943; father James M. Graham; mother Elizabeth Rose; burial at Centenery [sic] CE, middle name Calvin.]

Newspaper (prob. October 1943, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Hively-Watts-DeWitt file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                           Top of Page

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Graham, Elizabeth

     Mrs. Elizabeth Graham, widow of the late James M. Graham, and who had been hopelessly ill with paralysis for some time, died May 30, 1905, a month and one day after the death of her husband.
The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Centenary by Rev. J. W. McCormick, interment following by Wetherholt.
     Mrs. Graham was the daughter of Daniel and Catherine Rose and was in her 72nd year. She was married to Mr. Graham in 1856 and was the mother of Alice, Anna, Charles, Harry, A. R. Gordon and Archie J. Graham. She also left brothers M. H. of Pliny, W.Va., Richard of Bloomington, Ill., and Preston of Gainesville, Texas. Mrs. Graham was a member of Centenary Church and was a good Christian lady, a faithful wife and an affectionate mother and sister and many friends will mourn her demise.

Gallipolis Bulletin
June 2, 1905
Vol. XXXVIII, NO. 31
Transcribed by Charles Wright

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Graham, Jennie

Stroke Kills Northup Woman
     Mrs. Jennie Graham, 82, widow of Charles C. Graham, died at 8 a.m. today at the Holzer Hospital, where she had been a patient since Dec. 9. Mrs. Graham suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on that date and had been unconscious since.
     She was born in Harrison Twp., the daughter of the late Jacob and Martha DeWitt Hurly [sic- A. S. wrote in "Hively"] Her husband died a few years ago. They had no children.
     During the late years she made her home with her nephew, Waldo Hively, Northup. One sister, Miss Roma Hively, Lincoln Ridge, survives.
     Mrs. Graham was a member of the Dickey Evangelical United Brethren Church, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be made in Centenary Cemetery under the direction of C. R. Halley.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth June 17, 1868; date of death January 4, 1952. Not sure about the statement in her obituary that "They had no children." In her husband's obituary three sons are name: Ray, Paul, Verne. They may have been from a previous marriage of Charles. The informant on Jennie's death certificate was Ray D. Hively.]

Newspaper (prob. January 1952, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Hively-Watts-DeWitt file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Graham, Mrs. Chas. C. [Kate W.]

     Mrs. Chas. C. Graham died at her home near Centenary Monday evening, May 2, 1904, after a lingering illness with consumption, aged about 35 years. She was a daughter of the late J. P. Waddell, and leaves three brothers, Bascom, Elmer and Bert Waddell. A husband and four little sons are left to mourn the loss of a faithful, loving wife and a kind and indulgent mother. They will have the sympathy of every one in their great sorrow.
     The funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, interment following at Centenary by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, May 6, 1904
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Graham, Nancy

DIED
     GRAHAM - At her home Saturday, June 17th, 1882, of paralysis of the heart, Mrs. Nancy Graham, in the 76th year of her age.

Gallipolis Journal
June 22, 1882
Page 2 Column 6
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                     

Graham, Nancy

OBITUARY
     The death angel has recently visited another home in this county and removed from our midst Mrs. Nancy Graham, a lady long known and much respected by many of the people of Green Township and indeed throughout the county.
     She was the daughter of Abraham Hutsinpiller and was born Jan. 13 1808.   She grew to womanhood in the place of her birth and was married Nov. 18, 1830, to Reuben Graham, and with him settled near to her childhood home, where she spent the greater part of her life.
     Mrs. Graham was a woman of great activity in her sphere. Her ideal life was one of unceasing industry. But with all her devotion to her home affairs she found time to be the kindest of neighbors. In times of affliction and bereavement in the homes of her neighbors she was faithful and tender friend.
     She was a sincere Christian, never demonstrative in her manner but true in heart. She joined the M.E. Church about 35 years ago. Through the greater part of her life she felt unable to relate much of her Christian experience, but when she was about to push off the shores of time her tongue was unloosed and she spoke freely, fully and almost constantly of her peace of mind, her bright prospects and gave earnest exhortation to her friends. During the week of of her illness she was so ecstatic in her joy that with her aged husband she made the old home resound with her shouts of praise. The recollection of that week will be a benediction upon the dear ones that are left, not withstanding they are bereft.
     Mrs. Graham's life was a success and her death a triumph. She closed her eyes upon the scenes of this world Saturday, June 17, 1882 at the good old age of 75 years and her body was laid away in the Centenary Cemetery to await the call of the Lord in the resurrection morn.
                E.

Gallipolis Journal
June 29, 1882
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                          Top of Page

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Graham, William D

     William D. Graham, one of this county's strongest and most picturesque personalities, died at the home of his son, J. Edgar Graham, at Raccoon Island, Sunday evening, March 18, 1917, aged 77 years, 4 months and 27 days, after an illness of several months. He had a slight stroke of paralysis last September but recovered in large measure. Some weeks ago he began to fail rapidly and it was suspected that he suffered another slight stroke. For 10 days or more he was bedfast.
     Capt. Graham is survived by one brother, John H., a well-to-do farmer of Green Tp., and one daughter by his first marriage Mrs. F. F. Thorniley of this city. His first wife was Miss Martha McCormick, sister of Rev. J. W. McCormick. She died May 15, 1870. In 1872 he was married to Miss Laura Frances Riggs, who died in 1884, and they became the parents of three children, two of whom are deceased, and one son J. Edgar surviving.
     Mr. Graham was the first man to take a flatboat into New Orleans after the war. Cautioned not to try to deal directly with Southern business men owing to the bitter feeling then existing, he boldly went wherever he desired and did business with, and made friends of, the unreconstructible rebels.
     For a long time he bot apples and potatoes for the southern markets. He made lots of money but lost everything in recent years. He was well acquainted with Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy.
Funeral services were held at 9:30 Tuesday at Clay Chapel of which the decedent was a member. Rev. Mr.O'Neil officiated. Burial by Wetherholt [unreadable]

Gallipolis paper
March 18, 1917
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

Graham, William D.

Death of Wm. D. Graham
     William D. Graham, one of Gallia County's best known and most prominent citizens, died at the home of his son, J. Edward Graham at Raccoon Island, on Sunday evening, March 18.
     Mr. Graham was 77 years of age and his death was the result of a stroke of paralysis sustained last September.
     The funeral was conducted at Clay Chapel Tuesday morning, burial following in the Chapel Cemetery by undertaker Wetherholt, under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge.
     He leaves one brother, John H. of Green Township, this county, and one daughter by his first marriage, Mrs. F. F. Thorniley of this city.  His first wife was Miss Martha McCormick, sister of Rev. J. W. McCormick.  She died May 15, 1870.  In 1872 he was married to Miss Laura Francis Riggs who died in 1884, and they became the parents of three children, two of whom are deceased, and one son J. Edward Graham of Raccoon Island, still survives and with whom he made his home.
     Mr. Graham was the first man to take a produce boat to the South after the close of the Civil War.  He was well acquainted with Jefferson Davis, President of the Southern Confederacy, and transacted considerable business with him, altho'  Mr. Graham was a strong Union man.

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Grant, Malinda

Malinda Grant Dies at Home of Her Daughter
     Mrs. Malinda Grant, 79, died today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Price, 735 Third Avenue. Born in Mason County, West Virginia, May 24, 1865, the decedent was a venerable and respected woman.
     Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Paint Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Francis Maryland Story officiating. Burial will be made by Fred J. Entsminger in Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, April 22, 1944
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner

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Grant, Randall David

     EVERGREEN - Randall David Grant, 46, of Bidwell (Evergreen Community), passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2002, in Holzer Medical Center.
     He was born December 14, 1955, at Gallipolis, the son of Robert Grant of Vinton, and Vivian Mulford Grant of Gallipolis. David was a 1973 graduate of North Gallia High School. He was a carpenter foreman for the Atlas Scaffolding Company of Charleston, West Virginia, and was a member of the Carpenters Local No. 650 in Pomeroy for 25 years. He was a member of the BPOE Lodge No. 107 and St. Louis Catholic Church in Gallipolis. David enjoyed carpentry and woodworking, as well as the weaving of hand-crafted rugs. He was the inventor and patent holder of "THE CUTTING MACHINE" used by craftsmen who make hand-woven rugs.
     He married Becky Skidmore on February 14, and she survives with one son, Christopher David Skidmore of Bidwell, and his finance, Amy Hauldren, of Gallipolis. Also surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Debbie Grant of Vinton, and Bruce and Debbie Grant of Bidwell; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Diane and Dave Browning of Charlotte, North Carolina, Chris Wooldridge of Ray; and Esther and Mark Roberts of Vinton; his maternal grandmother, Lucille Mulford of Cheshire; several nieces and nephews; and two special nieces, Kelly and Katie Ratliff.
     He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, R. S. Grant and Estell Warfield Grant; his maternal grandfather, Dale Mulford; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Warren and Mary Alice Skidmore.
     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2002, in St. Louis Catholic Church in Gallipolis, with Monsignor William R. Myers officiating. Burial will follow in the Skidmore Family Cemetery at Evergreen. Friends may call at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton on Monday, April 22, 2002, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m.
     A Rosary service will be conducted in the funeral home at 9 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2002.
Pallbearers will be Dale and Bruce Grant, Diane Browning, Esther Roberts, Chris Wooldridge, Chris Tackett, Eric Skidmore and Jeff McAvena.

Sunday Times Sentinel
Sunday April 21, 2002
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Grate, Zella

Mrs. Zella Grate
     Gallipolis -- Mrs. Zella Grate, 87, of Patriot Route 2, died Monday in Holzer Medical Center. The daughter of the late A. A. (Dick) Carter and Amelia Evans Carter, she was a member of the Patriot Methodist Church.
     Survivors include two sons, Willard and Glenn, both of Patriot; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; two sisters and a brother.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Patriot Methodist Church with burial in Salem Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The body will lie in state one hour at the church prior to services.

Athens Messenger
May 19, 1970
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker

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Gray, Esta

IN MEMORY OF ESTA BEARD GRAY
     Esta Beard Gray was born near Keystone, Jackson county, Ohio, June 19, 1887 and went to be with her maker early Saturday morning at White Cross Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 54 years, 5 months and three days.
     She was a daughter of John and Allie Hale Beard and was united in marriage to Thomas Gray in 1911. To this union were born two sons, Wilbur Gray of Huntington, W. Va., and John William now serving his country at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.
     Besides her husband and two sons she leaves one brother, Ora Beard of Ewington and a host of realtives anf friends.
     Mrs. Gray accepted her Lord and Savior in early life and has radiated his love and devotion to all who came in contact with her. She was always ready and willing to aid in his work at all times.

She always leaned to watch for us Anxious if we were late, In winter by the window In summer by the gate, And though we mocked her tenderly Who had such foolish care. The long way home would seem more safe Because she waited there. Her thoughts were all so full of us She never could forget! And so I think that where she is She must be watching yet, Waiting till we come home to her Anxious if we are late-- Watching from Heaven's window Leaning from Heaven's gate.

[Note: Date of death: 22 Nov 1941]

Gallipolis newspaper
1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                            Top of Page

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Gray, Nancy Virginia

Obituary
     Nancy Virginia Gray was born at Bladen, Ohio, April 7, 1863 and departed this life at Grand Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, May 4, 1929, age 68 years and 27 days.
     She was the eldest daughter of Silas D. and Mary Ann Ellis. On the 8th day of April 1888, she was united in marriage to William Gray. To this union were born two children, Fred R. Gray, who preceded her in death in 1907 and Nellie Gray Amsbary of Columbus, Ohio.
     She leaves her aged husband of Rome, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Cofer of Pt. Pleasant, WV, Mrs. Alice Hamilton of Bladen, Ohio and Mrs. Salemma Green of Bidwell, Ohio and two brothers; Hiram F. Ellis of Coldwater, Kansas and William Allen Ellis of Huntington WV.
     She had been a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Ohio Township since 1882. She was laid to rest in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis, Ohio.
    "There's land that is fairer than day, and by faith we can see it afar." was her favorite hymn and we know she is resting there now.

Gallipolis Paper
May 4, 1929
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Gray, William

William Gray Dead
     William Gray, 96, a former resident of this city and father of Mrs. Gus Amsbary, now of Columbus, died at his daughter's home Wednesday. The funeral and burial were in Gallipolis Friday.

[Note: Died July 17, 1929; Burial Mound Hill Cemetery]

Gallipolis Paper
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                           Top of Page

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Gray, William J. “Bill”

     William J. (Bill) Gray, 48, Gallipolis banking executive and broadcaster, died Sunday morning March 30, 1997, at his home on Kineon Avenue in Gallipolis following a short illness. Calling hours and funeral services to be announced later will be held in his home town at Paulding, Ohio. Details for a memorial service in Gallipolis will be announced.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 31, 1997

Gray, William J. “Bill”

     William J. “Bill” Gray, 49, Gallipolis, died Sunday, March 30, 1997 at his residence. Born March 6, 1948 in Paulding, son of Raymond and Vera (Hill) Gray of Paulding, he was the assistant vice president of corporate communications for the Ohio Valley Bank of Gallipolis for 10 years. A U. S. Army veteran, he served as a sergeant during the Vietnam War. Surviving in addition to his parents are a sister, Ruth Ann Lemmerbrock of Harper, Texas.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 1997, at the Den Herder Funeral Home, 11715 State Route 111, Paulding, with the Rev. Dawn Remester officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paul Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-9 p.m. Wednesday and on Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of the services. Military graveside services will be performed by the Paulding VFW Post 587. A memorial service will be held in the First Baptist Church of Gallipolis on Saturday, April 12, 1997 at 2 p.m. The family will receive visitors at the church from 1-2 p.m.
     In lieu of flowers, the family respectively requests that memorial contributions be made to the Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631, or the First Baptist Church Building Fund, Third Avenue and Locust Street, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Local arrangements are by the Willis Funeral Home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, April 1, 1997
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Grayum, Esther

Esther Grayum Dies In St. Paul
Burial To Be Here Wednesday
     Miss Esther Grayum, who was born and reared near Evergreen, died on Saturday in St. Paul, MN, where the family moved years ago. She was a daughter of Captain Henry and Mary Day Grayum.
The body is expected to arrive here Tuesday and funeral services will be held at the Entsminger Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Wednesday, in charge of Rev. H.H. Wilbur. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Decedent is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Harry, Will, Mattie and Edna Grayum, all of St. Paul and a large number of relatives in this county. The late Cynthia Cherrington, wife of Will Cherrington, was a sister.

[Note: Death Certificate...born 1860; died May 12, 1934; age 74.]

Gallipolis Tribune
May 14, 1934
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Green, Bertha May

Death of Infant
     Bertha May Green, six months old daughter of Lewis and Pearl Green, died this Tuesday morning of brain fever. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Mr. Hart. Interment at Pine Street by George Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1918
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Green, Calvin

     Calvin Green, a well known colored man, passed away Thursday, March 2. He is survived by two daughters, Nanna and Cora. The funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Paint Creek Baptist Church by Rev. Shadd, interment following at the Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, March 10, 1911
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                  Top of Page

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Green, Carl Milton

Carl Green Dies Suddenly Of Heart Attack
     Carl Milton Green, 42, West Palm Beach, Fla., died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday afternoon at the home of his sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. Crisswell, Parkersburg, W. Va.
     Mr. Green, a former transport driver for the Sterling Oil Co., St. Mary’s W. Va., had been a resident of Florida for the past few years where he was employed as a pipe- fitter.
     Carl Green was born in St. Mary’s, W. Va., Aug. 20, 1921, son of Mr. W. Mace Green and the late Blanche Lowler Green. Mr. Green’s father later married a former Gallian, Sylvia Sowards, of Kanauga. She survives, along with one sister, Mrs. Joan Stewart, St. Mary’s. In addition to his wife, Mr. Green is also survived by two sons, John and Steven, at home.
     Mr. Green was well-known in this area, having made frequent visits while serving with the Sterling Oil Co. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 22, 1963
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Green, Dwight E.

Dwight E. Green Dies Near Bladen
     Dwight E. Green, 70, passed away at 2:30 AM Sunday at his home back of Bladen after an extended illness. Born Oct. 22, 1878, in Ohio Twp. to John and Mettie Waugh Green, the decedent married Sadie M. Johnson who survives with these children: Owyer, Bladen; Peter Munroe, Chesapeake; and Charley, Bladen.-these from a former marriage; and Emmett Green, Huntington; Mrs. Oscar (Drewzilla) Johnson, Huntington,is a step-daughter. Two brothers and three sisters survive: John and Worthy Green, Bladen; Edith Castle, Vinton; Ethel Green, Bladen; and Elva Sheets, Crown City.
     Friends may call at the late home this afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Tuesday in King's Chapel, the Rev. Charles Lusher officiating, and burial will be made by F. L. Stevers in King's Chapel Cemetery.

[Note: from stone d. 1949]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Jean Yount

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Green, Ella

Mrs. Ella Green
Near Bladen Died Thursday in Her 77th Year.
     Mrs. Ella Green, of near Bladen, widow of the late William Green, died at her residence last Thursday morning after a weeks illness with pneumonia. She was born Aug. 20, 1834 and was 76 years, 7 months and 16 days old. She was a most estimable woman and led a good, christian life. She is survived by four sons, John H., Harrison E. and Ira E., of Bladen and Charles M., an attendant at the O. H. E. and by one daughter, Mrs. Emma L. Gilmore of Bladen.
     The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Bethel M. E. Church and were conducted by Rev. Jno. L. Porter. Burial at the church cemetery by Wetherholt.

[Note: Date of death: 6 Apr 1911 taken from stone for Eleanor Green, w/o W. S., Bethel Cemetery Ohio Twp.]

Gallipolis newspaper
April 1911
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                           Top of Page

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Green, Ernest

Brought Here For Burial
     The body of Ernest, the 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Green of Columbus was brought to Kerr, O., Tuesday. The boy's parents are former Gallia county residesnts. Funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Bethel church and burial in the cemetery there.

[Note: Info from DC - Truman Ernest Green B.13 Dec 1918 D.7 May 1927-Parents: Leslie Green & Leota Barnes]

Gallipolis paper
1927
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Green, Gladys

In Memory
     Gladys, daughter of Harrison and Salemma Green, was born July 29, 1903, departed this life January 14, 1916, aged 12 years, 5 months and 15 days, after an illness of only two days with a complication of diseases.
     She leaves to mourn their loss, father, mother, six sisters, and four brothers, one (brother having preceded her in death) Sylvia, Lillie, Mary, Virginia, Elsie, and Mrs. Pearl Clark, Everette, Leslie, Clarence and Lawrence, with a host of relatives and friends.
     Gladys was a bright, cheerful little girl whom everyone loved and she will be sadly missed at home, in school and at Sunday School, but we sorrow not as those who have no hope. We know Gladys has gone to her Heavenly home and will be watching and waiting for her loved ones to come. "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away; blessed be the Lord."
     The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Samuel Lewis after which she was laid to rest in Bethel cemetery by undertaker John Stevers.

We loved her, yes we loved her, But angels loved her more, And they have sweetly called her To yonder shining shore. Written by a friend.

Gallipolis paper
January 14, 1916
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                     Top of Page

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Green, Harrison

AUTO DISASTER CLAIMS VICTIM
Harrison Green of New Kerr's Station Fatally Injured in Sunday Wreck Near Bladen
     Harrison Green, 60, a well known resident of near Kerr's Sation, was so badly injured in an auto disaster near Bladen Sunday afternoon that he died at his home Monday noon.
     Mr. Green and his son and John Green and son were driving toward Gallipolis on the Lower River road and when near Bladen the car skidded in some loose gravel and went into the ditch. Three of the party received only minor injuries, but Harrison Green was crushed through the back and his injuries proved fatal. He was taken to his home where he died Monday. He is survived by his widow, four sons and a daughter.
     Funeral services will be held at Bethel church in Ohio Township Wednesday at 2 p. m.

Gallipolis Paper
Date not available
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Green, Harrison

Harrison Green Dies From Injuries
Both Kidneys Crushed When Car Overturned At Bladen Sunday
     As the result of injuries received in an automobile accident which occurred near Bladen Sunday afternoon, Harrison Green, 60 years of age and a brother of Mr. C.M. Green, of this city, died at his home near Kerr's Station on Monday at noon. Both of Mr. Green's kidneys were crushed.
     Mr. Green was driving with his son and Mr. John Green and son, John Green Jr. They were some three feet from the bank at the edge of the road, it was reported, when they lost control of their car in the loose gravel and turned over into the ditch at the roadside.
     John Green Jr. sustained minor injuries, his father and the son of Mr. Harrison Green escaping injury. The man who was so seriously injured was taken to his home in an almost hopeless condition, having scarcely any observable pulse.
     Mr. Green is survived by his widow, four sons and a daughter. No funeral arrangements have been made when the Tribune went to press.

[Note: Harrison Elsworth Green born March 21, 1862; died Aug. 24, 1925; aged 63 years, 5 months and 3 days of age. Parents: William S. Green and Elinor Richardson. Burial in Bethel Cemetery in Ohio Township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Aug. 24, 1925
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Green, Harrison Ellsworth

Obituary
     Harrison Ellsworth Green, son of William S. and Elinor (Richardson) Green, was born near Bladen, Ohio, March 21, 1862, and passed away at his home near Kerr on August 24, 1925, aged 63 years, 5 months and 3 days.
     He was united in marriage with Salemma Ellis in 1888, and to this union twelve children were born, ten of whom with his wife are left to mourn their great loss. The children are Mrs. Wm. Strait and Everette, of Akron, Mrs. Grover Gilmore, Mrs. Harrison Clark and Lawrence of Adamsville, Leslie of Kerr, and Clarence, Lilie, Elsie and Virginia at home. Gladys and William preceded him to the Great Beyond. He also leaves three brothers and one sister, John of Bladen, Charles of Gallipolis, Ira of Batavia and Eva L. Gilmore of Greenfield, also fourteen grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
     He was converted in early life and was for several years a member of Mt. Zion Baptist church. He was a kind and loving husband and father, no sacrifice seeming too great for him to make for his family. He as one of the best of sons and brothers, a loyal neighbor and a true friend. His life has been an exemplary one and he will be sadly missed. All was done for him that loving hands and medical skill could do, but all in vain. The Savior had need for him and said "Come up higher."
     The funeral was held at Bethel in Ohio township by Rev. Samuel Lewis, buried by Undertaker Stevers of Mercerville.

Gallipolis Paper [Date not available]
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

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Green, Ira E.

In Memory
     Ira E. Green, son of William and Ellen Green, was born August 7, 1870 and died at his home near Cincinnati, Ohio, January 29, 1929, aged 58 years 5 months and 22 days.
     He was united in marriage to Mary S. Wills, October 22, 1894. To this union was born three children, Goldie, having preceded him in death April 5, 1928, Roy of near Cincinnati, Ohio and Mrs. Harley R. Gilmore of Tuscola, Illinois. He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, the above named children, one sister and one brother, Mrs. Charles M. Gilmore, of Greenfield,O., and C.M. Green, of Gallipolis, O., seven grand-children and a host of relatives and friends.
     He was converted in early life, joined the Mt. Zion Baptist church and was baptized by Rev. S.S. Denney.
     He will be missed at home by his family and neighbors.

     Card of Thanks --- We wish to express our sincere thanks during the death of our loved one.
Mrs. I.E. Green and Children

[Note: Buried in Bethel in Ohio Twp.]

Gallipolis paper
January 1929
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

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Green, Ira Ellsworth

Ira Green Rites Are Held Today
     Ira Ellsworth Green, whose funeral was held this afternoon at Pawpaw, is survived by his wife, the former Myrtle Slater, and the following children: Mrs. Woodrow Eggleton, Gallipolis R. 2; Mrs. Fred Thomas and Ira Green, Jr., both of Huntington; Jane, Harold, Kenneth and Grover, all at home.
There are three brothers and three sisters: Worthy Green, at whose home the death occurred Saturday morning; Dwight and John Green and Miss Ethel Green, all of Bladen; Mrs. Edith Castle, Vinton, and Mrs. Elva Sheets, Crown City.
     Burial was made in King Chapel Cemetery by Stevers.

Gallipolis paper
No date
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Green, Ira Ellsworth

Ira E. Green Dies
     Ira Ellsworth Green, 63, life-long residence of Ohio Twp., died at 9:30 this morning at the home of his brother, Worthy. He had been bedfast two weeks. Funeral at Pawpaw at 2 p.m. (fast time) Monday, with Rev. Jennings Cremeens in charge. Burial in Kings Chapel Cemetery by F. L. Stevers.

Gallipolis paper
No date
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Green, John

John Green Dead
     John Green of Bladen died Wednesday night, Feb 24, 1926, at his home after long illness. Some time
ago Mr. Green was injured in an auto accident and never recovered.
     He is survived by his wife, eight children, Dwight of Huntington, Ira E. of Bladen, John of Bladen, Mrs.
Edna Morgan, Columbus, Mrs. Edith Castle of Bidwell, Worthy, Ethel and Elva at home. He leaves a sister,
Mrs. Eva L. Gilmore of Greenfield, and two brothers, Ira of Batavia and county Treasurer Charles M. Green.
     The funeral was Friday at Bethel church.

[Note: Birth Date on tombstone B. 1856]

Gallipolis Paper
Feb 24, 1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

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Green, Lemuel

   Lemuel Green, of Blue Mound, Kansas, a former resident of this county, near Patriot, died March 18, 1893, of paralysis, at the age of sixty-six.  In 1855 he was married to Miss Sarah Donnally, a sister of Mrs. Jos. Shanck, of this city.  He is well remembered here as a good man and a devoted Christian, and was loved by all who knew him.  He leaves a wife and three children to mourn their loss.  They have the sympathy of their many friends here.
 
Gallipolis paper
April 1893
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Green, Leslie E

In Memory
Patrolman Leslie E. Green
     Patrolman Leslie E. Green, son of Harrison and Salema (Ellis) Green was born at Bladen, Gallia County, Ohio Sept. 18, 1895 and died at Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, October 4, 1931, at the age of 36 years and 15 days. His childhood was spent on the farm of his parents. At the age of 18 years he was baptized and united with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church near his home, and remained a member of that church until his death.
     On March 16, 1918, he was united in marriage to Leota Barcus at Raccoon Island, Gallia County, Ohio. In May of that year he enlisted in the Army and served one year, being at Camp Sherman and then with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Love of country was deeply embedded in his heart, his labors for the land he loved was untiring, his sacrifices were many and though his deeds were unheralded by martial music and his conquests were unsung they were no less great in his service for his country.
     When he returned from France he located on the farm in Gallia County and lived there until six years moving to Columbus. He secured employment with the Berney-Boni Glass Co., where he worked until May 2, 1928, when he was appointed a policeman and served in that capacity to the best of his ability.
     During the three years he was on the police force he, with other blue-clad men, fought unceasingly the battle against crime and lawlessness. He forgot his own safety in order to protect the lives of others. He met death in the line of duty, and to say that is to pay him the highest possible tribute.   
     Though bronze and marble monuments may mark the resting place of many who have given their lives in service to their fellowmen, no monument can be more beautiful than the one erected to his dear memory by his own acts of kindliness and love to his own family, his friends and all humanity so far as it was his power to render them. Modest and unassuming in his nature, he did not realize his own greatness, but it is in the testimony of all who knew him well that he was a man of the finest character.
     He was the father of four children; one, Truman Ernest, preceding him in death at the age of eight years. He also suffered the loss of his parents, two brothers, Everette and Harrison and one sister, Gladys. His father was killed in an auto accident and his mother died two years ago.
     Patrolman Green leaves to mourn his departure, his beloved wife and three children, Catherine Louise, age 11, Charles Leslie, age 6 and Elsie Ann, age 4. In the 14 years of their married life they lived with Mrs. Green's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Barcus, and it was a happy family circle.
     He leaves two brothers; Clarence Green of Columbus and Lawrence Green of Bidwell, six sisters; Pearl Clark of Rio Grande, Mary Strait of Akron, Virginia Smeltzer of Clarkson, Ohio, Sylvia Gilmore of Bidwell, Lillie Green of Columbus and Elsie Green of Akron, an uncle, Charles Green of Mansfield and an aunt, Mrs. Nora Gilmore of Greenfield.
     We say goodbye to him with aching hearts, knowing that he has gone beyond recall and that none can ever replace him and with faith that his soul found its resting place in the mansion that Christ had promised to prepare for those who love him. In that hope we leave him, feeling that with him all is well.

Card of Thanks
     We wish to thank our many friends and relatives, our pastor, Rev. Schreiber, Undertaker Schoedinger, the Columbus Police Force and all who sent the many beautiful floral offerings or in any way assisted us at the time of death of our beloved husband and father, Leslie E. Green.
     His wife and Children.

Gallipolis Paper
October 4, 1931
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                Top of Page

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Green, Mary Florence

Mrs. Ed Green, 60, Died Suddenly Late Last Night
Funeral To Be Held At Salem Church at 2 [o'clock] Monday
     Mrs. Mary Florence Green, wife of Edward Green, passed away suddenly at 11:20 last night at 1127 1/2 Second Avenue, where they had made their home since he became a blacksmith in the service of the State Highway Department here about 18 months ago.
     Yesterday, Mrs. Green visited their farm on Route 233 in Perry Township. Returning about 9 o'clock, she ate a lunch and appeared to be in good spirits and in her usually robust health. Hence, her passing has come as a tremendous shock to members of the family and a wide circle of friends.
Mrs. Green was 60 years old last Monday, Sept. 2. She was born in Walnut Township and was a daughter of Jonathan and Nancy Rucker Parson.
     Besides the husband, there survive these three children, Gomer H Green, Zanesville; Charles Noah Green, Columbus and Esther Marie Chapman, funeral director at Henderson, WV. There are also four sisters, Blanche Copeland,Ironton; Lillie Davis, Mildred Early and Ruth, all of Columbus.
     The body was taken to the O.E. Elliott's Mortuary; but will be brought back to the home here at 6 this evening. At 2 [o'clock] Sunday it will be taken to the farm home and funeral services will be held at 2 [o'clock] Monday at Salem.

[Note: Death Certificate..Florence Greene (e in spelling here) born Sept. 2, 1880; died Sept.6, 1940; aged 60 years 4 days..Cause of death: Coronary Occlusion. Mother is listed here as Nancy Straight (Ed Greene was informant)]

Gallipolis Paper
Sept. 1940
From the Debbie Carter Evans Collection
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Greene, Mrs. Mary Wills

Mrs. Mary Wills Greene Passes
Funeral Is Set For 2 Wednesday At Bethel.
     Mrs. Mary Greene, wife of the late Ira Greene and former resident of Ohio Township, died Sunday at the home of her only daughter, Mrs. Grace Gilmore, at Sadorus, Ill., after a lingering illness. She was in her 73rd year and was the last of the family of Edmound and Arritta Brothers Wills. In addition to the daughter mentioned, she is survived by a son, Roy Greene of Gallipolis and eight grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Goldia Martin preceded her in death.
     The body will arrive here Tuesday afternoon on the New York Central at 1:59 and will be taken to the home of her niece, Miss Alice Wills, at Bladen where friends may call. The last rites will be conducted at nearby Bethel Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment by Cremeens at Bethel Cemetery.

[Note: indicates death 25 Dec. 1941.]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Green, Neal Roger

O. Green Baby Succumbs Here
     Neal Roger, infant son of Oral and Leona Waugh Green of Bladon, died of an intestinal disorder about 30 minutes after being rushed to the Holzer Hospital Friday noon. The child's age was two months and 11 days.
     The Greens have three other children, Lelia Frances, 5; Hazel, 3 and Otis, 2. Also surviving are the grandparents, Mr & Mrs. John Green and Mr. & Mrs. Sam Waugh, all of Bladen.
     Funeral at Swan Creek Chapel at 3 o'clock this afternoon, with Rev. Jennings Cremeens in charge. Burial there by F. L. Severs.

[Note: Stone.. Swan Creek. Cemetery ..May 17, 1944; July 28, 1944]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Green, Richard Lewis

Lost Their First Born
     Richard Lewis, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Green of 617 S. Ogden avenue, Columbus, passed away in Mt. Carmel hospital there on Sunday evening, Feb. 9, aged four days. This was their first born, and the sympathy of their many friends and relatives is extended to them. Services were conducted by Rev. L. A. Shrieber and burial was in Green Lawn cemetery by the Schoedinger Funeral Home.

Gallipolis paper
Feb. 9
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

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Green, Salemma

In Memory
     Salemma Green, daughter of Silas D. and Mary Ross Ellis was born May 22, 1869, near Bladen, Ohio and passed away at her home near Kerr, Ohio November 16, 1929, age 60 years 5 months and 24 days of age.
     She was united in marriage to Harrison E. Green in 1888 and to this union twelve children were born, nine of whom are living. The children are: Mrs. Pearl Clark, Adamsville; Mrs. Virginia Smeltzer, Thurman; Mrs. Sylvia Gilmore, Bidwell; Leslie and Clarence, Columbus; Mrs. Mary Strait, Akron; Lawrence, Elsie and Lillie at home. Her husband preceded her in death August, 1925, a son, Everett in October 1925 and Gladys and William in early life. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. George Hamilton, Bladen and Mrs. Cynthia Cofer, Point Pleasant.  
     She was converted in early life and was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church for many years. She was a faithful and loving wife and mother and was always ready to help others.
     We do not think of mothers so much as being dead, but only sleeping, for she said just a short time before her death that she longed for rest and was just waiting to be called home. Death had no fear for her. It was like the wrapping of drapery of her couch above her and lying down to pleasant dreams.

[Note: Bural: Bladen, Ohio Township]

Card of Thanks
    We wish to thank all who helped us in any way during the sickness and death of our dear mother.

The Children

Gallipolis Paper
Nov. 16, 1929
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Green, Stanley Everett

Obituary
     Stanley Everett Green, son of Harrrison and Silma Green, was born November 16, 1893 and passed away in Arkon, Ohio, October 1, 1925. Aged 31 years 10 months and 15 days. He was converted in January of 1913 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and remained a faithful member until his death.
On August 27, 1921 he was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Sprague.
     To this union was born one child, Catherine Marie. Besides the widow and daughter, he leaves his mother and five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Clark, Mrs. Sylvia Gilmore of Adamsville, Mrs. Mary Strait of Arkon, Ohio, Lillie Virginia and Elsie at home and three brothers, Leslie, Lawreance and Clarence.
     He was a soldier in The World War having served in France 26 months as a member of the First Division.
            "A loving one from us is gone
                Our memeory of him will be long,
                His encouraging voice still
                God's love alone his peace will fill."

[Note: Vinton Memoral Cemetery, Huntington Twp]

Gallipolis Paper
October 1, 1925
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                    

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Green, Vivian

IN MEMORY
     "Budded on earth to bloom in Heaven."
     Little Virginia Green, departed this life May 2nd, aged 11 months. She was only spared to us a little while till God called her home. Farewell little darling you have gone to join that throng where there is no pain nor weeping in that bright celestial home.

Card of Thanks
     We wish to thank our friends and neighbors who assisted us in the sickness and death of our little babe.
                    John Green and Family

[Note: From death certificate B.2 June 1925, Gallia Co., Oh - D.2 May 1926 Ohio Twp. Gallia Co., Oh, Buried Swan Creek Cemetery - Parents: John H. Green & Cora F. Sheets]

Gallipolis paper
1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                     Top of Page

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Greenwood, Alex

     Alex Greenwood, the painter, living at one time down below Mr. Mintard's on Front Street, died at Knoxville, TN, Thursday. He was about 66 years of age and a very clever man.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Dec. 2, 1895
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Greer, John L.

Dead In The Service
     John L. Greer, son of Rev. John Greer, of Crown City, died on Friday night, January 27, 1899. Deceased was a private in Co. A, 6th U. S. Infantry, stationed at Camp Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune of last Sunday contained the following from a correspondent at Fort Sam Houston:
    “Friday night was announced the death of Private J. L. Greer, an Ohio boy, who deserved a better fate. At the time the Sixth was leaving for Tampa, in April, Greer was a member of Company A, and was detailed to remain at Ft. Thomas and look after regimental property. But the boy was a true soldier, and repeatedly came to his Captain, Wetherill, asking him to help him get away with the Sixth. Nothing could be done. Finally the last day Greer went to Colonel Cochran and took him a substitute, saying that if there was to be any fighting he must be with Captain Wetherill and Company A. Colonel Cochran made the change, and poor Greer went through the war, fighting bravely to the end.
     Since returning he has had many recurrences of the deadly Cuban malaria, and finally died Friday evening. He was given a solemn and impressive military funeral. The whole regiment, officers and men, stood bareheaded while the short service was read; his coffin, draped in the flag and decked with flowers, standing in the wintry sunshine on the hospital porch, then the band played the funeral march, and they all followed him to his grave, where three volleys were fired, and “taps” were sounded. The same honor was shown him as would have been given a Brigadier General.”

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, February 11, 1899
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                       Top of Page

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Gregory, Mabel Smeltzer

Gallia Native Dies In Toledo
     Funeral services were held at Toledo Wednesday for Mrs. Mabel Smeltzer Gregory, wife of Clarence Gregory and native of Gallia County, who died Monday, March 23 at her home at 1001 South Ave., Toledo after a year's illness. The Gregorys had lived in Toledo 27 years. Burial was at Toledo.
     Mrs. Gregory was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Smeltzer. The family home was where the Clyde Warner home is now and she attended Mt. Zion church and school.
     Besides the husband she is survived by two sons, William Gregory and George Gregory both of Toledo; her father, George Smeltzer; brother Floyd Smeltzer, Fremont; four grandchildren and one great- grandchild.
     Mrs. Gregory was a member of the Broadway Methodist church, Toledo; the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War; and the Blue Star Mothers.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth November 15/16/18 (?), 1899; date of death March 22, 1953 (note difference from obit above); mother Harriett Hannah; burial Toledo Memorial Park.]

Newspaper (prob. March 1953, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Smeltzer file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

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Griffin, Harry

Harry Griffin, 70, Dies
     Harry Griffin, 70, long-time Kanauga merchant, died unexpectedly at 12 noon Tuesday at his home. A native of Lumberton, N. C., Griffin was the son of the late H. J. and Cora Griffin. He was a member of the Kanauga United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Maggie Allen Griffin; two daughters, Mary Griffin and Mrs. Jack (Margaret) Finnicum, both of Kanauga; three sons, Marvin, of Gallipolis; Roy, of Chillicothe, and Lewis of Chesapeake; a niece, Mrs. Carl (Evelyn) Morrow, of Kanauga, who was reared in the family home and 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Fairhaven United Methodist Church with Rev. Frank Cheesebrew officiating. Interment will follow in Reynolds Cemetery at Addison. Calling hours will be held at Miller’s Home For Funerals Thursday afternoon and evening. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the services.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, August 12, 1970
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                        Top of Page

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Griffin, Roy H.

     Roy Harry Griffin, 63, Rt. 1, Gallipolis, died Wednesday afternoon at Care Haven Nursing Care Center of Point Pleasant, w. Va., after a long illness.
     He was born on Nov. 3, 1924 in Lumberton, N. C., son of the late Harry Griffin and Maggie Allen Griffin of Gallipolis, who survive. A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of the American Legion Post 27.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister. Other survivors include two sisters, Mary Griffin and Margaret Finnicum of Gallipolis; two brothers, Marvin Griffin of Gallipolis and Lewis Griffin of Chesapeake; and several nieces and nephews.
     Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Cremeens Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Sharon Endicott will officiate. Burial will be at Reynolds Cemetery in Addison. Military graveside honors will be conducted by VFW Post 4464. Pallbearers will be Gary Griffin, Terry Griffin, Harry Griffin, Mark Griffin, Paul Finnicum, and Greg Fife. Friends may call at the chapel Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, November 3, 1988
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Griffith, Oscar

     Oscar P. Griffith, 68, Rt. 2, Vinton, died unexpectedly at 1 p.m. Saturday in Holzer Medical Center. Mr. Griffith was born March 12, 1915 in Sissonville, WV, son of the late Daniel A. and Sarah M. Walker Griffith.
     He married Mary Ruth Banks in Gallipolis on May 4, 1948. She survives along with five sons and three daughters; Charles, Rt. 3, Bidwell; Jack, Rt.1, Ewington; Kenneth, Helena, Montana; Robert, Rt.2, Vinton; Oscar, Jr., Pt. Pleasant; Mrs. Earl (Judy) Bennett, Rt. 1, Vinton; Mrs. Max (Melody) Stumbo, Rt.1, Bidwell and Dorothy Griffith at home. Ten grandchildren survive, along with one brother and one sister; Charles Griffith, Toledo and Mrs. Cordia Dodrill, Allensville, Ohio. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
     Mr. Griffith was a retired employee of Banks Tree Service and Buckeye Rural Electric Co. He was a World War II veteran, having served with the U.S. Army in Europe.
     Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton with Rev. Jack Fry officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 until 9 p.m.

Gallipolis Paper
April 10, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Griffiths, David J.

David J. Griffiths
     David John Griffiths, 71, of 1925 Chestnut Street, Gallipolis, died Thursday at Holzer Medical Center. He was a retired furniture salesman. Born April 18, 1918 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was a son of the late Frank Griffiths and Hazel Bower Griffiths. Surviving is a special friend, Virginia Howell, Gallipolis.
     He was a life member of Post 4464 VFW and the American Legion Post 27. He was a member of the  Military Order of the Cooties and the Gallia County Senior Citizens.
     Memorial services will be conducted at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home 1 p.m. Sunday, Post 4464 VFW will officiate. Burial follows in Mound Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Sept. 21, 1989
Transcribed by F.K. Brow                                                                             Top of Page

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Grinstead, Genevieve I.

Genevieve I. Grilnstead
     ALBANY - Genevieve I. Grinstead, 73, Albany, died Friday, March 19, 1993 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens
     Born in New Haven, W. Va., daughter of the late Lewis Jenning and Effie Frances Graham Grimm, she was a housewife and mother. She was also a member of the Albany Grange and the Albany VFW Auxiliary.
     Surviving are three sons, Lawrence M. (Mike) Grinstead and Richard L. (Dick) Grinstead, both of Albany, and Robert K. (Bob) Grinstead of New Marshfield; and five grandchildren, Jeff, Wendy, Amanda, Carol and Jennifer.
     She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Grinstead in 1980; by five sisters, Sadie Worth, Ada Wares, Agnes Grimm, Florence Yonker and Eva Roush; and by five brothers, Elmer Grimm, Roy Grimm, Melvin Grimm, Frank Grimm and Ray Grimm.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Monday in the Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, Albany, with Willard Love officiating. Burial will be in Graham Cemetery, New Haven. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Sunday Times Sentinel
Gallipolis, Ohio
March 21, 1993
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Gross, Augusta

Rio Loses Friend, Mrs. Augusta Gross
     Mrs. Augusta Gross, 86, one of the benefactors of Rio Grande College and a trustee of that institution, died at her home in South Charleston, Ohio, Saturday.
     She was the widow of Howard F. Gross, appointed a trustee of the college in 1922 and ended a period of almost 30 years service on that board when he died in January 1951. His wife took the post due to that vacancy and was an active member until ill health overtook her a year ago. She was a director of a South Charleston bank following in the footsteps of her late husband.
     Both she and her husband made frequent gifts to the college and took a great interest in college youth in spit of the fact that they had no children of their own. Her only survivors are nieces and nephews and one of them is Willard Lewis.
     They were former residents of Rio Grande, but had lived for many years in the central Ohio community near Springfield.
     Services for Mrs. Gross will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church of which she was a member. Rev. Luther Tracy will officiate and burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

[Note: died May 4, 1959]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                Top of Page

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Grover, Emory C.

Driver Exonerated After Inquest Into E. Grover's Death
Emory C. Grover of Kyger Is Victim of Second Motor Fatality in County This Year
Funeral at Kyger M. E. Church at 2 Thursday
     It is very improbable there will be any prosecution growing out of the accident that cost Emory Grover his life yesterday afternoon. Lyman Treadway, Cleveland, driver of the ill fated car, was exonerated and released at about 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon following the inquest. Inquiries made by county authorities, aided by relatives of the decedent, including examination of the only eye-witnesses seemed to show Treadway was not only blameless but had done his full duty whole-heartedly after the accident.
     Funeral services for Emory C. Grover, 19, who died in less than three hours after being struck by a car below Cheshire at about 11: 30 Tuesday will be held at Kyger M. E. church at 2 Thursday. Rev. J. W. McMahan will officiate. Burial at Gravel Hill by Undertaker J. L. Coleman.
     Emory was born in El Paso, Texas, Nov. 14, 1915. He was the son of Ura C. and Violet Grover Rupe, now the wife of Arthur Rupe, Kyger merchant.He was a happy, popular young fellow, most of whose life was spent in and around Kyger, and he was a junior in the Cheshire High school. He is survived by two brothers, Grover Ura Grover, Cheshire tp. teacher, and Robert B. Grover, and by four half-brothers and sisters, Jean, Ina Louise, Artie and Arthur (infant twins) Rupe.
     A fracture of the skull caused death. There was compound fracture of the right leg, one cheek was swollen, there was another leg injury, and there was bleeding from the mouth that might have resulted from internal injuries. Dr. W. Lewis Brown, coroner, said.
     Acting for Coroner Brown, who had been called away, Prosecutor Miller conducted an inquest into the death of Emory Grover at the sheriff's office yesterday afternoon. Lyman H. Treadway, driver of the car, and his companion, David Brayton, gave their version of the accident in answers to questions. When the inquiry wa concluded they were permitted to go on their way. Among those who heard their sworn statements were Arthur Rupe, stepfather of the Grover youth, and J. Emory Gordon after whom the boy was named and on whose farm he was reared.
     Aside from Treadway and Brayton, the only eye-witness of the accident was Cassius Thompson, who was accompanying Grover. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Coughenour heard the crash and ran from their home to the scene.

Coming This Way
     Treadway said he was driving his car, a 1935 Chevrolet sedan, down route 7 and about a mile below Cheshire saw two young men coming up the road on Treadway's left and they were evidently trying to thumb a ride. A Ford coupe came up and went around the boys coming so close to the Chevrolet that Treadway honked his horn.
     "We had been maintaining a speed of about 45 miles and hour." continued Treadway, whose statement was made impressive not only by what he said and the way he said it but by his frequent admission of being unable to supply details. "We slowed down somewhat --I don't know how much-- as we approached the other car and the boys. Suddenly Grover darted across the road in front of us. The center of the front end of the car must have struck him, and the impact broke our right headlight and he was hurled into a ditch.
     "The other boy was about three feet from the edge of the road at our left and almost straight across from the spot where the Grover boy was hit."
     The witness told of stopping his car, of finding the boy unconscious but alive, of the Coughenours coming out, of putting the boy in his car and with Coughenour hurrying to the hospital, of reporting to the chief of police and sheriff, and of returning to the hospital where the boy died before 2 o'clock. He thought the accident had occurred at about 11:30 -the time of the accident in which John Byrd was hurt at Cedar and Third.
     As to the only element of mystery in case, that is, as to what prompted the youth to dart across the road, no evidence has been adduced. Brayton said he looked to his right to see whither Grover might be rushing but saw nothing to explain the matter. Nor has Thompson supplied the answer, it is said.
     Treadway lives at 3018 Falmouth road, Cleveland, and Brayton lives at South Euclid. Treadway is 31 years old and a nephew of the late Franklin Treadway of Cleveland who was lieutenant governor of Ohio. He is married and the car he was driving belongs to his wife.
     After the car was repaired and the inquest was ended, the Clevelanders left for Pikeville, Ky., where they had intended to be present at a meeting of the trustees of Pikeville College last night, Treadway being a member of the board.

2nd Highway Tragedy
     Emory Grover's death is the second resulting from a highway accident in the county so far this year. The first such fatality, oddly enough, occurred on the same route in the village of Cheshire, about a mile up the river from where Grover was fatally hurt. The victim was Mrs. Emma King, wife of Charles T. King. She was instanly killed when struck by a truck on Feb. 18.

No paper and no date (1935).
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack.
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech

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Grover, Isaac Monroe

I. M. Grover Dead
Passed Away at Gahanna This Tuesday Morn
     Hon. R. M. Switzer received a wire this morning announcing the death of I. Monroe Grover at his home at Gahanna, near Columbus. No particulars were given of any acute previous illness or funeral plans.
     Mr. Grover was for many years a prosperous farmer and merchant at Porter in Springfield township in this county, active and influential also in Republican politics, representing Gallia county two terms in the legislature. A few years ago he left Porter and removed to the farm where he died.
     Many friends in Gallia county will regret his passing. He was not an old man, although well advanced in years, and when we last met him on a train, was seemingly in robust health and strength.

[Note: 3/10/1858 - 8/23/1921 - Son of J. W. & Hannah Ward Grover]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 23, 1921

Funeral of I. M. Grover
     The funeral and burial of Hon. I. M. Grover will be held Friday at Gahanna, Ohio at 2: o’clock.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, August 24, 1921
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Grover, Joe

Joe Grover, Retired Blacksmith, Is Dead
Native of Morgan Tp.
     Joseph Grover, who was born near Porter and had numerous relatives in this county, died Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Davis, Wellston R. D. 2. He had been in failing health for several months and bedfast for two weeks. He would have been 84 years old on July 14, having been born in 1850.
     Mr. Grover took up blacksmithing when a young boy and followed his occupation until recent years.
His wife, Cynthia Grover, died July 12, 1926, and Mrs. Grover retained the home at Rowlesville until December 29, 1932, at which time he came to make his home with his only daughter, Mrs. Davis.
     Other survivors are three sons, Hiram Grover, Addison; W. V. Grover, Marion; Charles Grover of Rowlesville. He had two brothers, Mason Grover, who lives at Bidwell, and Isaac Grover, Gallipolis. One daughter and three sons preceded him in death.
     Undertaker H.K. Butler brought the body to his morgue. The funeral services are being held this afternoon at Clark Chapel, which stands on a farm adjoining the one on which Mr. Grover was born.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 19, 1934
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Grube, Caroline

Mrs. Grube Dead
Fine Old Lady Passed Away at Patriot, Aged Eighty-one
     Mrs. Caroline Grube, mother of Mr. Henry Grube, died Thursday morning, March 4, 1920 at the home of her son, Mr. Carl E. Grube, of Patriot, O. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
     Mrs. Grube was born in Hanover, Germany, March 11, 1839 and was therefore 81 years of age. She
was the mother of twelve children, nine of whom are living. Mr. Grube died Feb. 25, 1895. The children who survive their mother are Mrs. Augustus Lehman, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Mrs. Claus Stefens, of Colecamp, Mo., Mrs. Marcus W. Payne of Columbus, O., Wm. F. Grube of Independence, Mo., August Grube, of Blue Springs, Mo., Ernest A. Grube of Ashville, Ohio, Robert Grube, Patriot, O., Carl F. Grube, Patriot, O., and Henry E. Grube, of this city.
     Mrs. Grube was a fine Christian lady, full of patriotism and known for her many good deeds. She raised a fine family and was devoted to them. Her death is greatly regretted by all who knew her.
     Mrs. Grube had for many years been a member of the German Lutheran Church of Patriot, from
where the funeral will occur. The burial will be at the church cemetery in charge of undertaker Myers.

[Note by HE, her tombstone shows her to have been the wife of August and they are buried in German-Ridge Cemetery.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 4, 1920
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                         Top of Page

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Grube,Henry C.

     Henry C. Grube, 90, Croton, Ohio, died Thursday afternoon at his residence. Born March 12, 1893 in Gallipolis, son of the late Henry and Caroline Byers Grube, he was a retired farmer and member of Croton United Methodist Church.
     Surviving are his wife, Lucille Carter Grube; a daughter, Mrs. Wilbert (Mary) Schaal of College Station, Texas; three sons, Charles H. and David E. both of Croton and Garland C. of Johnstown; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, a daughter, five sisters and four brothers.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Crouise & Son Chapel, Johnstown, with Rev. George R. Copus officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Canal Winchester. Friends may call at the chapel from 7-9 p.m. Saturday and then 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.

[Note: died June 2, 1983]

Gallipolis Paper
June, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Grube, Henry Ernest

News of H. E. Grube's Death Comes As Shock
Well Known Grocer Subject to Heart Attacks
Funeral Will Be Friday
     News of the death of Henry E. Grube, Tuesday afternoon came as a great shock to the whole city where he had been prominently identified in business circles over a long period of years. Mr. Grube, who was 88 years old, was a life long resident of Gallia County, coming to Gallipolis at the age of 17, and for twenty years he had been in his present location as a leading grocer. Always of a pleasant and affable disposition he was known to a large number of people both in the city and throughout the county. He had been in poor health for the last two years and worried greatly over heart attacks which he had which were becoming more frequent.
     Besides his wife he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Stanley Roush and a little grand daughter, Emma Jane Roush, and the following brothers and sisters: Will of Independence, Mo., Gus of Lou Springs, Mo., Mrs. August Lehman, Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs Claude Steffans, Cold Comp, Mo., Mrs. Marcus Payne and Ernest Grube of Columbus, Carl and Robert Grube of Patriot.
     The funeral will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at his late home by Rev. Pilcher, of the Lutheran church, Pomeroy. Burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery in charge of George Wetherholt and Sons.

[Note: B.Feb 27, 1869 - D.Oct 25, 1927]

Galipolis Daily Tribune
Oct 26, 1927
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Guinn, Robert J

OBITUARY
     Robert J. Guinn died at his residence near the village of Porter, in Springfield Township, Gallia County, Ohio, on the 9th day of September, 1883, at the age of 68 years and 17 days. Mr. Guinn was born near Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia, on the 23rd day of August, 1815.
     His mother died when he was about one week old, leaving him almost entirely upon the charities of the world. At the age of 12 years, he commenced to learn the tailor's trade at Staunton; served an apprenticeship of 8 years. After completing his trade he worked at various places in Virginia for about two years. In the year 1837, he came to Porter and went to work at his trade and on the 11th day of January, 1838, he was married to Miss Mary Morehouse, who still survives him.
     Mr. Guinn has been a resident of Gallia County for more than forty-five years. He was a good, honest, kind hearted man and a man without an enemy. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Porter, in the winter of 1879. In August, 1880, he was accidentally thrown out of a wagon, receiving severe injuries from which he never fully recovered; his sudden death, however, was a very unexpected one.
     He was here in Porter on Thursday, the 6th, seemingly in good health and talking over his arrangements for winter; the next day he took sick and on the following Sunday morning at 20 minutes before 1 o'clock, he died.
     The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.R. Howe, on Monday, Sept. 10th. Said services were attended by a large and sympathetic audience. The burial took place at the Long Graveyard.
The deceased leaves a wife and 11 children to mourn his departure.

Farewell Father, thou art gone, Gone to return no more, Calmly gliding o'er a summer sea While we're left prodding on the shore. W.L.L.

(Gallipolis Journal and Meigs County Bee will please copy.)

[Note: Cemetery is Fairview (Long)]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Sept. 18, 1883
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Guinther, Leota A.

Leota A. Guinther
     Leota Ann Gunither, 62, of 1604 Chatham Ave., Gallipolis, died Friday at Holzer Medical Center following an extended illness. She is a retired 32 year employee of Gallipolis Development Center.
     Born Dec. 19, 1924 in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Lee Walker and Grace Roush Fadeley.She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Guinther, in 1981.Surviving are one daughter, Mary Lee Stephens of Gallipolis; two sons, William D. Davis and L.A. Guinther, both of Gallipolis; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.She was a member of the Gallipolis Emblem Club and the Women of the Moose.
     Services will be conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. from Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial follows in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 6-9 p.m.

[Note: died November 13, 1987]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                               Top of Page

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Gussler, John

Aged Shoe Maker Ended Life by Shooting
     Aged, crippled, in poor health and despondent, John Gussler, 84, a shoe cobbler residing on Grape street in this city, took his own life on Thursday morning of last week by firing a bullet into his brain. Mr. Gussler had been hopelessly crippled for years, able only to get about with difficulty on crutches, and eked out a precarious living by repairing shoes.
     He spent last winter at the County Farm, and supported himself during the summer. The deceased moved to Gallipolis a number of years ago from near Crown City. His wife died seven years ago.

[Note: Born in 1837 and died August 18, 1921, Buried in Pine Street Cemetery by Undertaker Wetherholt on August 20, 1921]

The Gallia Times
Thursday, August 25, 1921
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Guthrie, Amos Dunham

FALL ON ICE PROVES FATAL TO AGED MAN
Amos D. Guthrie Had Planned to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary Monday
    Less than a week before he planned to celebrate his golden wedding anniversary, Amos Dunham Guthrie, aged 75, died Tuesday morning at his home, 151 West Ninth avenue, as a result of injuries sustained a week ago Saturday night when he slipped and fell on the ice in front of his home. He had been unconscious since the time of the accident.
     The family of Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie was planning to celebrate the golden wedding on Monday, Feb. 11.
     Mr. Guthrie was born June 18, 1848 in Cheshire, Gallia county. In 1900 he became an accountant at the Boys’ Industrial School, Lancaster, where he remained until the fall of 1914 when he retired and came to Columbus to live.
     He was a Mason, belonging to the Pomeroy, Ohio Commandery, Knights Templar and the Blue Lodge at Cheshire.
     He leaves his widow, Mrs. Lavin Guthrie, a brother, Milo Guthrie of Cheshire, Ohio and two grandchildren, Miss Geneva Guthrie and Mrs. Evan Shipley. A nephew, Curtis Guthrie, assistant cashier at the Buckeye State Building & Loan Co. also survives.
     The body will be taken to Cheshire where funeral services will be held in the Methodist church at 2 o’clock Thursday. The Shaw-Davis Co. will be in charge of the funeral.

Undated newspaper article – Probably from Columbus Dispatch
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

[Note – Amos died 2/5/1924 – son of Charles Lysander Guthrie & Almira Dunham & husband of Louvina Savilla Mauck daughter of Daniel Mauck & Mary Rothgeb]

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Guthrie, Carrie Leona Black

Mrs. Guthrie, Widow Of River Pilot, Dies
     Mrs. William Guthrie, 62, widow of Capt. Guthrie, a well known river man, died at the home of son, Sam P. Guthrie in Elizabeth, Pa., Sunday. Mrs. Guthrie was the former Carrie Leona Black of Gallipolis Ferry.
     In addition to the son, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. J. H. Caufman of Henderson, W. Va., and the following brothers and sisters: WAC Capt. Camille Swigert, wife of Marcus Swigert, formerly of Gallipolis, but now in San Francisco, Cal., Mrs. Lee Wallace of Reedsville, Mrs. K. H. Hogsett, Hogsett, W. Va., Mrs. Vandale Wallace, Apple Grove, W. Va., Mrs. Kerr Blaine, Southside, W. Va., Harry Black, Apple Grove, A. F. Black, Ashton, W. Va., A. H. Black of Marmet, W. Va., D. H. and Frank M. Black of Huntington, and Stanley J. Black of Lesage, W. Va.
     The body will be brought to Point Pleasant this afternoon at 4:15 and will be taken to the Franklin Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements will not be completed until the arrival of the family this afternoon.

[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote “2-14 or 19-1950” on the obituary.]

Newspaper (prob. February 1950 Gallipolis or Point Pleasant) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Guthrie file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

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Guthrie, Dr. Charles L.

Suicide of Dr. Chas. Guthrie Startles City
Retired As Dentist Here Several Years Ago Because Health Was Failing
     Finding of the body of Dr. Charles L. Guthrie, with a bullet hole in the right temple and his pistol at his feet, gave Gallipolis such a shock as it had not experienced in many a day. However, some of his intimates feared that he had ended his life when it was learned that he had not spent the night in his room at the home of Mrs. Ethel Shaw at 321 Fourth ave. Quietly a search was begun; and Mrs. Shaw, accompanied by Mrs. Harry Maddy, went down as far as Swan Creek, thinking he might have visited the scenes of his childhood.

Found by Boatman
     Leon Jeffers, who found the body, knew nothing about the quest or the identity of the corpse he reported to be lying partly submerged at the river's edge, straight down from the steps opposite the central entrance to the Park. Jeffers' discovery was made as he alighted from a boat he had brought to that point from his home on the other side of the river. This was shortly before 3 o'clock. By that time The Tribune had gone to press and many bundles of papers had been dispatched to subscribers in different directions. But the essential facts of the shocking tragedy appeared in the greater part of yesterday's edition
     Dr. Guthrie had been in poor health and at frequent periods seemed lonely and gloomy. His loneliness was doubtless accentuated by his disinclination to accept the numerous invitations he received from kinfolk and friends to visit them. Wednesday night at the Shaw home Dr. Guthrie seemed to be in rather good spirits, it is said. About 11 o'clock he went to his...[lines missing] Hours later, having failed to appear, Mrs. Shaw went to his room and found it vacant and the bed covers undisturbed.
After that, a search was started and a telegram was sent to Dr. Guthrie;s only daughter, Charlotte, wife of Edward A. Ewing of Cleveland. She was on her way here before the body was found. She and Mr. Ewing arrived at noon today.
     Dr. W. Lewis Brown, coroner and others who went to the river's edge were quickly convinced it was a suicide case. The body lay face up, with the face and chest above the surface. Most of the body and feet were submerged, as was a 32 calibore pearl-handled Smith & Wesson pistol. It was fully loaded except for the one empty shell. In the pockets were found more cartridges, his watch still running, and an identification card bearing instructions to notify his daughter or Dr. W. E. Howell in case of accident. The bullet had entered near the right temple and came out at the top of the head. Whatever blood had oozed out had disappeared in the waves that rippled past his head. Some surmised that Dr. Guthrie had stepped into the water before he fired his pistol in the expectations death would come from drowning if the shooting were not fatal.
     Soon the body was removed to Hayward's mortuary. No one has reported seeing Dr. Guthrie after 11 o'clock Wednesday night, nor of hearing a shot fired on the river.
     Last evening word came from Mr. and Mrs. Ewing that they would spend the night in Zanesville. Fog is believed to have delayed their start down the Muskingum Valley this morning.
     Dr. Guthrie was born in Indiana 69 years ago and was the son of Edward and Frances Riggs Guthrie. His parents dying when he was quite young, he was reared in the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morton of Swan Creek
     On Nov. 28, 1900, Dr. Guthrie married Frances M. Hannan, daughter of James Monroe Hannan and Lucy Guthrie Hannan and a native of Swan Creek. (There was no known kinship between her mother's and her husband's families.) At the time Dr. Guthrie was practicing dentistry in Cleveland and they made their home in that city and they moved here in June, 1930. Mrs. Guthrie died here July 6, 1933, and a few years later Dr. Guthrie closed his office and announces his retirement.

[Note: This obituary is not complete. Dates 1870 - 1938 from tombstone]

Gallipolis Tribune
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                         Top of Page

Funeral 2 [pm] Sunday
     Funeral services for Dr. C. L. Guthrie will be conducted by Rev. L. W. Gishler at 2 o'clock Sunday at the house of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Maddy on Second below Grape. (Mrs. Maddy is a niece of the decedent).
Interment will be made at Swan Creek by Hayward. The casket will be opened before the service.

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Guthrie, Charles Wesley

Chas. Guthrie, Actor, Is Dead
     Charles Wesley Guthrie, who spent his boyhood and young manhood here and later attained success as a stage and screen actor, died yesterday at his home in Washington, D.C. The high point of his stage career was the role of the rabbi in “Abie's Irish Rose.” Before that a road show in which he had a leading part played at the local theatre. That was more than 25 years ago. He was a strikingly handsome boy and man.
     Charles W. was the oldest child of Dr. W. B. and Salina Brown Guthrie and was born in Hartford, W. Va., 68 years ago. The family came here when he was small and their last home is now in the home of Loren Stone and family at Third and Cedar.
     Decedent is survived by one brother, Will Guthrie of New York, and a sister, Mrs. Pete Pritchett of Washington.

[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote “June 30, 1939” on the obituary.]

Newspaper (prob. June or July 1939, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Guthrie file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

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Guthrie, Frances Hannan

     Mrs. Frances Hannan Guthrie, wife of Dr. C. E. Guthrie, died at her home on Fourth avenue Thursday evening about 6 o'clock following a cerebral hemorrhage. Sick less than twenty four hours, Mrs. Guthrie's death came as a shock not alone to her family but to a host of friends who did not know of her illness.
Mrs. Guthrie was born at Swan Creek August 18, 1878 the daughter of Monroe and Lucy Hannan. Nov 28, 1900 she was married to Dr. Guthrie, of Cleveland, where they lived until June of 1930 when they came to Gallipolis to reside.
     Both Mrs. Guthrie and her husband were brought up at Swan Creek and they were happy upon returning to the county and since coming to Gallipolis have thoroughly enjoyed being with old friends as well as making new ones, of whom they have many.
     In addition to the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Edward Ewing, of Cleveland, and a grand daughter, Barbara Ewing, for whose future Mrs. Guthrie was unceasingly and untiringly planning surivive. Mrs. Ewing and little daughter had just returned home Wednesday of last week from a month's visit with her parents. One sister, Mrs. Frank Mills, of Swan Creek, also survives.
     During her long residence in Cleveland Mrs. Guthrie made a wide circle of friends. She was active in club work, helping to organize the Critique club, in which she remained active until leaving there. She was also a member of French Colony Chapter D.A.R., her membership in this organization coming through her ancestors whose history is interwoven with the history of the lower part of this county and of that part of West Virginia opposite Swan Creek. But Mrs. Guthrie's greatest joy was in the service of her family and her church, having been a devoted member of the Presbyterian church since girlhood. Although a member of the church she did her greatest good quietly and unobtrusively by her daily life, living close to the Master and passing her example on to all she knew.
     Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian church by Rev. H. H. Wilbur. Burial will be in the family plot in the Swan Creek cemetery by W. N. Hayward.

[Note: Tombstone gives death date as 1933]

Gallipolis paper
1933
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Guthrie, Hannah

Obituary:  Died...
     In Clay township, June 29^th 1862, Hannah, wife of Truman Guthrie, in the sixty-second year of her age. The deceased has been for thirty-two years an acceptable member of the Methodist Episcopal church.  She was a consistent Christian, a kind neighbor, a true friend, an affectionate wife, and a devoted mother.  Her heart and hand was ever open to the wants and woes of those around her; the needy never asked aid, nor the afflicted sympathy, in vain.  During her last sickness, which was painful and protracted, she was patient and resigned, and when she passed away it was with a full consciousness of her work being done, and well done, and a bright hope of a blissful  immortality.

Gallipolis Journal
3 July, 1862
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Guthrie, James Madison

     GUTHRIE--At Cheshire, Ohio, July 2d, 1875, James Madison Guthrie, of cancer of the stomach.

Gallipolis Journal
July 18, 1875 Vol. XL  No. 39
Transcribed by Irene Blamer                                                                             Top of Page

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Guthrie, Julia

Mrs. Guthrie Dies At Home
     Mrs. Julia M. Guthrie, wife of Howard H. Guthrie, Upper River Rd., passed away at 2:10 a.m. today at her home. A native of Rt. l, Point Pleasant, she was a daughter of Robert S. and Fannie Rayburn Hawkins, and she married Guthrie Sept. 17, 1902, at Point Pleasant. For 33 years prior to 1942 Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie lived in the TNT plant area of Mason County. In 1942 they moved to Beechwood Farm, .25 of a mile above the Silver Bridge. Her widower; a son, Robert C. Guthrie, at home; a sister, Mrs. F. E. Windom; a brother, M. C. Hawkins, Huntington, survive.
     Mrs. Guthrie was a member of the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church and its auxiliary, the Sunshine Class, and Women's Club at Point Pleasant. Final rites will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Franklin Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, the Rev. John Largent, pastor of the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be made in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire.

[Note: From death certificate her middle name was Mazilla; date of birth February 27, 1879 and date of death March 11, 1952.]

Newspaper (prob. March 1952, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Guthrie file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

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Guthrie, Roy Wayland

     The sad news of the death of Roy Wayland Guthrie which occurred at the home of his aunt, Mrs. W. C. Bennett, Monday morning at 2:30 o'clock, came as a great shock to his many friends. He came here from Newark several weeks ago in falling health, but to the last his friends had hope for his recovery, and, he himself, was hopeful.
     Roy, as we all knew, was a most excellent young man, industrious and upright.
     He was born on March 3, 1879, at Cheshire, Ohio, and with his parents came to Middleport in February 1883, where he grew to manhood. He united with the M. E. church and was a great worker in the Epworth League Society. He received his education in our public schools, graduating with class honors.
     He made railroading his choice for employment and worked on the Hocking Valley, B. & O. and Z. & W. roads, but at the time his health began failing him he was running an engine on the Z. & W. between Columbus and Zanesville. Though young in years, he had attained the position as engineer.
     He was promoted to engineer in January, 1903, and when examined received a grade of 98 per cent, the best of any young man who had been examined for months. Mr. Engler, the examiner, had always known him and naturally felt proud of him, and complimented him highly upon receiving so high a grade. He just lacked 2 per cent. of being perfect.
     He was married June 25, 1899 to Miss Margaret Cassidy of Newark, Ohio, who with two little daughters survives him.
     The funeral occurred at the home of his uncle, W. C. Bennett, at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday, Rev. E. N. Long of the Baptist church officiating. Interment in Cheshire cemetery.
     The floral pieces were fine and the pall-bearers were six of his life long companions. They were: Henry Swift, Bruce Hobert, Fred Radford, Edward Giboney, Fred Shiflet and Carl Hoffman.

The Republican of Middleport OH
Oct 2, 1903
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

[Note – son of Amos Dunham Guthrie & Louvina Savilla Mauck]

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Guthrie, Wesley H.

Died
     GUTHRIE--At his mother's residence in Cheshire, Ohio, on Monday, May 21, 1886, of enlargement of the heart, Wesley H. GUTHRIE, son of the late James M. Guthrie, aged 20 years 8 months and 29 days.
      He had been for some time away from home working at Marion, Ohio, and returned about three weeks ago----to die. Wesley was widely known to the people of our midst, having grown to manhood here, and bore a reputation for truthfulness, integrity and energy, second to no young man of our
acquaintance. Yet with all these qualities, and with high hopes and aspirations incident to one just fairly embarked upon Life's Great Ocean; blessed by the sacred ties of mother, sister and brothers, and surrounded by a host of kind and sympathizing friends, he was compelled to yield to the fell destroyer--death.
     His funeral was conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. T. E. Peden, and his remains were interred at Gravel Hill Cemetery with every tribute of respect that could be shown by loving friends.

        "Morning spread over earth her rosy wings, And that meek sufferer, cold and
        ivory pale, Lay on his couch asleep. The gentle air Came through the open
        window, freighted with the savory odors of the early spring; He breathed it not;
        the laugh of passers-by Jarred like a discord in some mournful tune,
        But awakened not his slumber. He was dead."

Gallipolis Journal
June 02, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann

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Guy, Jasper

     Mr. Jasper Guy, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Guy, of Addison, died of consumpton at six o'clock last Fiday morning, aged 22 years. The funeral services were conducted at Kyger. The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of the community is their great bereavement.

[Note: born 1879 Poplar Ridge Cheshire]

Gallipolis Bulletin
February 14, 1902 Vol. XXXV No. 16
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

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