gallia county newspaper obituaries
The following obituaries are from the files of various Gallia County Newspapers and other publications. They are listed below in alphabetical order of the surname.
Vale, Fremont
Venerable Professor Vale Auto Accident Victim
Buried at Ewington Where He Was Principal 7 Years
Funeral services for the late Prof. Fremont F. Vale were held in the Methodist Church at Ewington Tuesday afternoon and burial was there.
Prof. Vale, who was 70 years of age, died in Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 19th, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He will be well remembered here as the principal of the Ewington Academy from 1884 to 1901. For years he was a Professor of Mathematics in colleges in Tennessee and retired about 10 years ago making his home since then in Fresno, CA.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida M. Peery Vale and two sons, Rev. Ray Ewing Vale, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Oak Park, IL and Dr. Claire Fremont Vale, Detroit, MI, Professor of Surgery in Detroit Medical College. His sons accompanied his remains back for interment.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 1928
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Valentine, Mrs. Mary Jane Meiket
Death of Mrs. Valentine
Mrs. Mary Jane Meiket Valentine, wife of Mr. George Valentine, living near the Pump works, died on Thanksgiving day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 1903, aged 64, of apaplexy. Her funeral services were conducted this Friaday afternoon at Epworth M. E. Church by Rev. F. E. Brininstool, the burial following at Pine street cemetery by Wetherholt.
She was the daughter of John and Lucy Meikel, and left seven living children: Geo M., Mrs. Lucy Olaker of Mason county, Mrs. J. F. Dodson of this city, and Robt E., E. H., C. F., and I. A. Valentine, and two living sisters, Mrs. Andrew Brown and Mrs. James Roberts. She had been a member of the M. E. Church for 30 years or more.
Daily Tribune
Friday, Nov 27, 1903
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Vallance, Alfred
Alfred Vallance, 81, Claimed By Death Sunday
Alfred Vallance, Sr., 81, a retired coal miner who resided at 10 Neil Ave., Gallipolis, died around 3 p.m. Sunday in Holzer Hospital. He was born in Arglite, Ky., on Sept. 24, 1886, son of the late James and Susan Abrams Vallance.
He was married twice, to Ina Deer, Greenup, Ky., in 1917, who preceded him in death in 1953, and to Rose Cromlish, Gallipolis, in 1958. She survives.
Children surviving are Rev. Carl Vallance, Huntington; Mrs. James (Loretta) Smith, Manaville, W. Va.; Alfred Jr., Gallipolis; Sanford, Gallipolis, and Jack, Huntington. One step-son, Virgil Cromlish, resides in Florida. Twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive.
Mr. Vallance worked in coal mines in Kentucky and West Virginia before retiring in 1949.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ohio Chapel Church under the direction of Rev. James Early. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery.
The body will be taken to the church one hour before the services. Friends may call at Miller’s Funeral Home after 7 this evening.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, April 22, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Van Gilder, Amasa Chapelle
Mr. Van Gilder Dead
Amasa Chapelle Van Gilder, one of Pt. Pleasant's most prominent citizens, passed away at his home in that city on Wednesday morning, February 18, 1914, aged 76 years. His death resulted from ptomaine poisoning, after a week's illness. The funeral was conducted Friday by Rev. McGee at the Episcopal Church of Pt. Pleasant. The remains were then taken to Cheshire for burial. Mr. Van Gilder is survived by a brother, Clifford and a sister, Mrs. Robert Coleman, both of Cheshire.
In an article in the Pt. Pleasant Register on Mr. Van Gilder's death, the following tribute to the dead is paid: Deceased was one of Pt. Pleasant's best known and most highly respected citizens, one of those substantial men who help to make a town wherever they may locate. He was big-hearted, earnest-minded, charitable, forgiving, a very good friend to those with whom he maintained friendly relations, leniently in his feelings to those who were unfriendly to himself for any cause. All who every knew him (and they were many in Mason County) will regret to learn of his death.
Gallipolis Bulletin
February 26, 1914 No. 9 Page 1
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Van Gilder, Ann (Ann Elizabeth Van Gilder)
Miss Van Gilder, Newsman’s Aunt, Dies of Illness
Miss Ann Van Gilder, of Granville, Ohio, aunt of John V. Webb, managing editor of The Athens Messenger, died Saturday at University Hospital. She had been ill 10 weeks.
She was associated with the Andrew Lumber Co. in Granville as secretary-treasurer since 1922. The lumber company moved from Columbus to Granville in 1934.
She was a deaconess in the First Presbyterian Church, Granville. She leaves a sister, Mrs. Leslie H. Webb, of Marietta; two brothers, William G., of Gallipolis and Lester A., of Annapolis, Md.
Private funeral service will be held at 11 a. m. Monday at Morrow-Crouse funeral home, Granville, with Rev. William S. Quigley officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, at Cheshire, Gallia County.
[Note – Ann died in 1957; she was born in Cheshire – daughter of Clifford Lewis Van Gilder & Cora Addie Good daughter of William Good & Ann Marie Bierce]
Undated newspaper article – probably Columbus Dispatch
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Van Gilder, William G. (William Good Van Gilder)
Ex-Lock, Dam Official Dies on Thursday
William G. VanGilder, retired lock and dam official, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday in Holzer hospital where he had been a patient for several weeks. He was a resident of 123 Garfield Ave., Gallipolis.
Mr. VanGilder, a scion of a family that was among the pioneer settlers of Cheshire twp., had a long career in government service.
He served as lockmaster at the Winfield Dam on the Great Kanawha River and came to Gallipolis Dam as lockmaster in 1946. He was later appointed area chief of locks and dams in the Huntington District, U. S. Corps of Engineer office.
Nine years ago he retired from government service and he and his wife came to Gallipolis to reside. He was employed at Holzer hospital until a year or so ago.
Mr. VanGilder was born in Cheshire twp., Aug 7, 1890, one of four children in the family of the late Clifford L. and Cora Good VanGilder. A brother and sister who survive are Lester VanGilder of Annapolis, Md., and Mrs. W. H. Webb of Marietta. A sister, Ann, preceded him two years ago.
His marriage to the former Marie Clark of Cheshire took place Aug. 17, 1913 in the Methodist parsonage with Rev. C. H. Morrison officiating. Mrs. VanGilder survives along with a son and three daughters, Clifford VanGilder of Middletown, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Lohse of Seaman, Mrs. Guy (Mary) Cain of South Charleston, W. Va., and Mrs. L. Blain (Dorothy) Mohr of Gallipolis Ferry. There are 12 grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Hughey Johnes will officiate, and burial will be in Gravel Hill cemetery at Cheshire. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday and until the hour of the service.
Undated newspaper article
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
[Note – William died 12/20/1962
The last name is Van Gilder with a space as clearly shown on tombstone pictures
William was son of Clifford Lewis Van Gilder & Cora Addie Good daughter of William Good & Ann Marie Bierce]
Van Gilder, William G. (William Good Van Gilder)
Former Dam Boss Dies in Gallipolis
Gallipolis, Ohio (AP)—William G. Van Gilder, former supervisor of locks and dams for the Huntington, W. Va., district engineers, died Thursday in Holzer Hospital here. He was 72.
Van Gilder retired from the supervisor post in 1953.
Before coming to Huntington he was the lockmaster at Winfield, W. Va., and later and Gallipolis.
Undated newspaper article
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
[Note – William died 12/20/1962; William was son of Clifford Lewis Van Gilder & Cora Addie Good daughter of William Good & Ann Marie Bierce] Top of Page
Vance, Carnell W.
Carnell W. Vance, 74, of Bob McCormick Road, Gallipolis, died Sunday morning at University Hospital in Columbus. He was born on March 6, 1913, in Thacker, W. Va., a son of the late Epp and Anna Vance.
He was a coal miner for 32 years and was a bookkeeper for the Red Jacket Coal Company of West Virginia. He was owner and manager of the Montgomery Ward catalog store in Gallipolis for 10 years. He was a retired policeman, having served on the Gallipolis Developmental Center force until 1978. He was a member of the Gallipolis chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was a member of the United Baptist Church in Kenova, W. Va. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Matewan, W. Va.
Survivors include his wife Demple Vance, whom he married on June 17, 1939, in Greenup, Ky.; three sons (Carnell Vance Jr. of Cheshire, Harold Vance of Baltimore, and Larry Nance [sic] of Gallipolis); three brothers (Lawrence Vance of Kopperston, W. Va., Orville Vance of Greenville, S.C., and Merrill Vance of Stuart Draft, Va.); and two sisters (Helena Cline of Jacksonville, Fla., and Anna Marie Prelaz of Blacksburg, Va.).
Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Willis Funeral Home. The Rev. Walter Napper will officiate. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Willis Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Bob Bartimus, Jerry Dillon, Donald Lucas, Robert Schmoll, Greg Wilson and Don Wright.
[Note: died 1988]
Gallipolis Paper
February 29, 1988
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer
Vance, Caroline J
Death of Mrs. Caroline J. Vance
Mrs. Caroline J. Vance died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. R. Parson, at 8:00 o'clock this Thursday morning.
Mrs. Vance was 80 years of age on the 24th of March and was born and reared in Pomeroy, Ohio. Her parents died a number of years ago and besides her daughter she is survived by one son, Mr. Harry Vance of Columbus and one brother, Mr. Edward Tiffin Garner, of Pittsburgh, PA and one grandson, John Harry Parsons. One son, Mr. John L. Vance, preceded his mother in death twelve years ago.
A short funeral service will be conducted at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. C.R. Parsons on Vine Street Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock by Rev. Glenn of the Presbyterian Church, of which institution Mrs. Vance was a member. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery by Wetherholt & Sons.
[Note: Death Certificate..born March 24, 1846; died April 8, 1926; age 80 years and 14 days. Parents: Silas Garner and Damselle(?) Price]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, April 8, 1926
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Vance, Clara
Mrs. Vance, 92, Dies At Early Hour This Morn
Many Descendants Mourn Her Passing
Was Congratulated by President On Her Last Birthday
Mrs. Clara Vance, affectionately called Grandma by her neighbors and other friends, died at an early hour this morning at her home in Kanauga. Ever since she suffered a stroke of paralysis on Saturday, it was known that the end was near.
Mrs. Vance was the oldest person in Kanauga, one of the oldest in all this community, having celebrated her 92nd birthday on January 30, last. She was 40 years old the day President Roosevelt was born. A group picture in which she was the central figure was sent to the President and he in turn sent her a congratulatory message on her last birthday.
Last of Her Generation
She was born at Middleport, was the last survivor of four children of Abraham and Emily Mayes Fife, and spent her whole life in Middleport and Kanauga. She was the widow of Joshua Vance, a ship carpenter, who died 28 years ago.
Mrs. Vance is survived by these six children, four having preceded her in death; Mrs. Erma Bashore, Mrs. Nannie Rothgeb, Edward and Joe Vance, Mrs. T. J. Oliver, all of Kanauga, and Mrs. Otis C. Lewis, Pt. Pleasant. There are 24 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Decedent was a member of the Christian Church of Middleport and burial will be made there beside her husband. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will be held at Kanauga M. E. Church at 2 o’clock Thursday, with interment by Funeral Director Elias Wetherholt.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, July 10, 1934
Rev. McMahan Directs Vance Funeral Rites
Rev. J. W. McMahan, Methodist pastor on the Cheshire circuit, conducted the funeral services of Mrs. Clara Vance at Kanauga Thursday afternoon. There was a large attendance.
Decedent’s grandsons, Carl Oliver, William, Earl and Orville Vance, Francis and Ernest Lewis were the pallbearers. Burial was made in Middleport cemetery by Funeral Director Elias Wetherholt.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, July 13, 1934
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Vance, Delbert C.
Delbert C. Vance, 89, Ewington, died at 5 a.m. today in Pinecrest Care Center, after an extended illness.
Born Dec. 12, 1895, at Morgan Center,son of the late Charles and Sarah Freshcorn Vance,he was a WWI Veteran, member of Church of Christ in Christian Union and a retired railroad cook. Surviving is his wife, Mary E. White Vance.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in McCoy-Moore Funeral Home,Vinton,with the Rev. A. B. Maloy and the Rev. Steve Cartwright officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday.
Gallipolis Paper
Jan. 21, 1985
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Vance, Ella Bunce
98 Year Old Mrs. Vance Died Today
Mrs. Ella Bunce Vance, 98, a native of Gallia county, died at her home in Prospect at 4 a.m. today.
Mrs. Vance was the widow of Frank Vance and was born on Aug. 7, 1863 in Addison twp., to the late William and Sarah Janes Cramer Bunce.
She is survived by one son, Horace B. Vance of Prospect and a grandson, Charles Vance of Anchorage, Alaska. Two brothers out of a family of 10 brothers and sisters who survive are Byron M. Bunce of Gallipolis and William P. Bunce of Columbus.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Leonard A. Donnally, former Gallipolis pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Gravel Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, March 30, 1962
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Vance, George
Death of Mr. Vance
Mr. George Vance, a fine old man, with a host of friends living in Morgan Township, died last Saturday night, aged about 80.
He was a church member and had led an exemplary life.
His funeral occurred today, Monday.
[Note: Death Certificate...George Vance born April 10, 1827; died March 13, 1909; aged 81 years 11 months and 3 days. Parents: Thomas Vance and Sarah N. Caldwell. Burial Pine Grove Cemetery.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 16, 1909
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Vance, Joshua W.
Death of Joshua Vance
Joshua W. Vance died at his home at Kanauga early Monday morning after an illness of several weeks, aged 67 years. He was a nice old gentleman and had lived at Kanauga for the past twenty years, being employed as ship carpenter at the Pt. Pleasant docks.
The funeral services were held Wednesday morning, interment following at Middleport. He leaves a wife and seven children, Mrs. M. A. Reifsnyder, Joe Vance and Mrs. Otis Lewis, of this city, Mrs. T. S. Oliver, Mrs. Wm. Rothgeb and Ed. Vance of Kanauga, and Frank Vance of Middleport.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, Sept. 29, 1905
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
Vance, Margaret Elizabeth
Twin Baby Dies
Margaret Elizabeth, the 8 weeks old twin baby of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Vance, died Sunday after a brief illness, during which it suffered severely.
The little one was laid to rest at Morgan Center following a funeral service at the church Tuesday at 10 a.m. Much sympathy is extended the bereaved parents.
The Gallia Times
Thursday, August 18, 1921
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Vance, Mary
Aged Lady Passes
"Aunt" Mary Vance, age 83 years, of Cheshire, passed away Thursday about noon. Death was due to old age and complications. She was the widow of the late George Vance and an old and respected resident of Cheshire. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Baptist church at 2o'clock with burial in Gravel Hill cemetery by the Rawlings Undertaking Co.
[Note: Dates from tombstone 1846-1929]
Newspaper not named
No date
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Vance, Mary Ellen
Mrs. Ed Vance Dies At Kanauga Friday
Funeral Held Monday For Well Known Resident
Mrs. Ed Vance, formerly Mary Ellen Cox, daughter of the late Engineer Robert and Nancy Cox died at her home at Kanauga, Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m., after a ten days illness of pneumonia.
She was born Nov. 26, 1884 at Buffalo, W. Va. and came to live in Gallipolis as a child. She was married Sept. 16, 1908 to Edwin Arthur Vance of Kanauga. To this union were born seven children, namely: Earl, 22; Robert, 19; Inez, l7; Orville, 15; Alfred, 11; Marjorie, 9; and Gladys, 3. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her immediate family, two sisters, Mrs. Lena Wright of Winfield, W. Va., and Mrs. Florence Hamblin, of Portsmouth, Ohio, and one brother, Will Cox of Gallipolis, O.; also one grandchild, Calla Virginia Vance of Charleston.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Fair Haven Methodist Episcopal Church of Kanauga, with undertaker Harper of Pt. Pleasant in charge. Burial was at Pine Street cemetery.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, December 23, 1929
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Vance, Robert W.
Robert W. Vance, 73, 400-½ Pike St., Kanauga, died at 10:15 p.m. Friday in Holzer Medical Center. Born Dec. 13, 1909, in Kanauga, son of the late Edwin and Mary Cox Vance, he was a retired painter, World War II Air Force veteran and member of White Oak Baptist Church.
He married Helen Arrowood, who survives, on Aug. 4, 1981, in Gallipolis. Also surviving are a stepdaughter, Mrs. Eugene (Jean) Yates of Kanauga; three sisters, Gladys Watkins and Inez Kearns, both of Columbus, and Marjorie Trout of Kanauga; two brothers, Alfred of Kanauga and Earl of St. Albans, W. Va.; and several nieces and nephews. A brother also preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Willis Funeral Home, with Rev. Arnold Skaggs and Rev. Gene Skaggs officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Eugene Yates, James Taylor, Russell Johnson, Jr., Roger Johnson, Richard Johnson and John Jeffers.
Sunday Times Sentinel
February 13, 1983
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Vance, Thomas
Thomas Vance, Sr., died at his old home near Vanceton on Wednesday, January 6, 1892. He was born in Virginia about the year 1814 while his father was engaged in the war of 1812. His parents moved to this county when he was a boy. In his early life he carried trade to Gallipolis, a distance of 16 miles, the nearest market. He was married to Mary Anderson in 1837. There were born to this marriage eight children, four of whom yet survive. His wife died and in 1868 he married Elizabeth Humphrey, who died in Ironton in 1888. Mr. Vance had a stroke of paralysis in 1886, from which he never recovered. About five years ago he joined the Christian Church. During his years of helplessness he set the example of patience. Being a favorite, especially with the young, he was universally called Uncle Tom. I.N.S.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 27, 1892
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Vanden, Esther
Mrs. Vanden Dead
Mrs Esther Andrews Vanden passed away Sunday evening, March 21, 1915 at the home of her son, Dr. George Vanden, on Third Avenue in this city.
The funeral services were conducted at the Vanden home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Hugh Evans of the Presbyterian Church, of which the deceased had been a life-long member. Interment was in the Pine Street Cemetery by Undertaker Hayward.
Mrs. Vanden was born at Kent, Ohio in 1832. In 1860 she was married to James Vanden, who died in 1912 at the age of 98 years. She is survived by two children, Dr. George Vanden and Edward Vanden, of the J.M. Kerr Hardware Co.
[Note: Death Certificate..Esther Ann Vanden was born Nov. 28, 1831; died March 21, 1915; aged 83 years 4 months. She was the daughter of Jacob T Andrews born Maine and Mary Fitch Converse born New York. James Vanden, whom she married on April 3, 1860 in Gallia County, was born April 1815[?]; died Dec. 17, 1912; aged 98 [?]. He was a son of Joseph Vanden.]
Gallipolis Bulletin
March 25, 1915
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Vanden, James
More About the Life and Death of This Pioneer
The death of Mr. James Vanden was briefly told in Wednesday's Tribune. His long, useful, correct and upright life ceased Tuesday evening December 17, 1912, and his funeral services, conducted by Rev. Dr. C.E. Mackenzie, of St. Peter's Episcopal church at his late home on 3rd. ave, and his interment at Pine Street Cemetery, conducted by Hayward this Thursday afternoon closed entirely his mortal career among the living.
He left an enviable record in his life which was one of probity and uprightness that impressed itself up on all with whom he came in contact during his long journey on earth, which would have been 98 years the 21st of next April, having been born in 1815.
We are glad to know that his eyes opened first in Gallipolis and whatever of good that was in his life was our inheritance. Mr. Vanden belonged to a long-lived family. His father died at 94 and his grandfather at 98 years. It was fondly hoped that he would reach the century mark being free from all disease, except a slight throat trouble, but he grew weak in the last two years of his life and for 18 months his life was mostly spent at home with his wife and daughters, Mrs. C.M. Adams and Mrs. Peter McMullen and his son Dr. George Vanden and wife, carefully attended at all times in everything that loving hearts could suggest or that willing hands could accomplish to smooth his pathway to the tomb.
As we said above he was born in this city and was the oldest son of Joseph and Mary Randall Vanden. Originally the name was Vandenbemden, but the latter name was dropped several generations ago. His father was a Hollander by birth being a native of Amsterdam, coming to Gallipolis with his parents in 1792. He was the last surviving member of his parents family, Mrs. Joana Rathburn, Mr. Joseph Vanden, Mrs. Mary Ann Kerr, Mrs. Susan Buck and John C. Vanden being the others who preceded him.
His education was received at the old Gallia Academy that stood on 2nd avenue fronting the public square about where King's clothing store and G. A. Roedell's drugstore now stands.
He learned the trade of wagon and carriage making of his father, and went to manufacturing for himself in 1840, 72 years ago, and continued the business until 1866, when he built present structure occupied by the J.M.Kerr Co. for a carriage factory, drifting along later into the sale of agricultural implements and general hardware. In this way the business was continued till 1888 when he retired from active participation in business and his sons H. J. and E. W. Vanden took over the business under the firm name E.W. Vanden & Co. In 1901 this firm and that of the J.M. Kerr Co. was consolidated the new firm purchasing the present structure and starting anew under the name of the J.M. Kerr Co. now one of the leading business establishments of Southern Ohio.
That covers a good many years and yet up to only a few years ago there were many buggies and carriages still used every day throughout the county with the name of James Vanden upon them. No shoddy work ever went out of his works and some of his vehicles were in use 30 years after they had been made.
Mr. Vanden was twice married. His first wife to whom he was married in 1841, was Margaret Simmons of Trumbull county, Ohio, and they became the parents of six children-Charles V, of Dayton, Mrs. Sarah Gentry, wife of H.R. Gentry of this city. H. James and Joseph, deceased, Mrs. Alice McMullen, wife of the late Peter McMullen of the Journal and Mrs. Anna Adams, wife of C.M. Adams, the furniture dealer of this city. Their mother died in 1858, and several years later he was united in marriage with Miss Esther Andrews, daughter of William H. Andrews, who, with two sons, Edward W. and Dr. George W., survive him. One seven month old son Fred died in infancy.
Mr. Vanden while close and attentive to business, always found time for reading and keeping posted in public affairs, politically and otherwise. He was a man of great good, strong sense and square clearly expressed opinions by which he stood unequivocally at all times. He was elected over and over again on the Board of Education and served in that capacity for over 25 years or more and was President of the Board for many years. He was a member of the city council for years and was a real old time, typical, city "dad" in whom everbody had the greatest confidence and everbody liked him and and none liked him better than those who served under him and to whom he was ever kind and considerate.
Old and honored by the best men for his associates that this town ever produced as he is, there are none who will not feel his passing. He had so many virtues that we would like to speak of had we space. He was enterprising, helped everything, charitable and kindly and one of the very best men that a town could have to keep it straight and upright. A man would study a long time before he did a mean thing if he thought James Vanden would find it out, for he had a way of telling things that made a rascal's ears burn and he didn't fear to tell him to his face either. May we all live as upright and clean a life as did James Vanden- nearly 100 years and not a blot upon the page of his life's history.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Dec. 19, 1912
Transcribed by Danielle Frogale-Dorso Top of Page
Vanden, Jane
Mrs. Jane Vanden, of heart disease, aged 81 years
She was a member of the M. E. Church over thirty years. The last years of her life, her extreme age and infirmity exonerated her from attending the class room. But Jesus was with her to the last, and took her to himself. She leaves five children to mourn their loss.
J. F. William
[Buried in Pine Street Cemetery in Gallipolis Twp as a Vanden-bemden]
Gallispolis Journal
Nov 12, 1863
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Vanden, John C.
Exalted to the Higher Lodge John C. Vanden Passes to the Beyond at a Ripe Old Age
Nearly Eighty When the Call Came, and Ready for Rest
John C. Vanden, a familiar figure in Gallipolis for over half a century, died this morning of Jan. 16, 1907, at 6:30 in the 80th year of his age. He had been in declining health for perhaps two years, but not until last November did his bodily afflictions become so severe that he was compelled to give up his regular duties. After completing his post-election duties as Secretary of the Board of Elections he was stricken with an eye trouble, intensely painful and weakening. Then other physical ills incident to old age set in, and the sturdy frame which had carried him long past threescore and ten, at last yielded to the inevitable. He was conscious practically to the end, which was peaceful and painless.
Mr. Vanden had been a Notary Public for 52 years, and Secretary of the local Lodge of Masons for 42 years. He was also the recorder of the other Masonic bodies, and a man of wide acquaintance and much repute in Masonic circles. For many years he did much work in the county offices for the officials
and had a wide acquaintane.
The funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Conducted by Rev. Ernest R. Meyer, rector of St. Peter's, at that Church the interment following at Pine Street cemetery by Wetherholt under the auspices of the Masons. Mr. Vanden belonged to a long lived family. His great grandfather reached the great age of 115 years, his grandfather 98 years and his father 95.
He was the youngest in the family of his parents. His brother James still living ten years his senior and his brother Joseph, long since dead older than either. He had three sisters Mrs. Joan Rathburn, wife of the late Judge Samuel Rathburn, father of Lon and and James and Mrs. Long and Mary Ann Kerr, wife of Sprague Kerr, father of Mr. C.D. Kerr and Mrs. Susan Buck of Porter, wife of John Buck. His parents names were Joseph and Mary Vandenbemden.
Some twenty five years ago Mr. Vanden fell in the elevator shaft at John T. Halliday's store and hurt himself very badly and always claimed it would shorten his life ten years. Mrs. Vanden who has been a faithful attendant upon him through all the years of their married life will have the sincere sympathy of every one in the loss of her companion and her friends hope to see her soon restored to health and peace.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 16, 1907
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Vanden, Joseph
Mr. Joseph Vanden, son of Mr. James Vanden, of this city, receiving treatment at the Athens Hospital died at that institution on last Saturday. The remains were shipped here, and the funeral occurred at the residence of his sisters, Mrs. Peter McMullen and Mrs. C. M. Adams, on Monday afternoon, at 2: o’clock, Rev. Walton, of St. Peter’s Church, officiating. The burial was at the Pine street Cemetery, by Wetherholt.
The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, February 18, 1899
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
OBITUARY
Mrs. Olive Langley Vanden, the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Langley and wife of Mr. Edgar Vanden, passed away at the Holzer hospital Monday night at 6 o'clock, with (obstruction of the bowels). She leaves to mourn her loss beside her husband, one child, Lawrence Harold Vanden, three sisters, Mrs. J. E. Keck, Hawks, Ohio, Mrs. Martin Geiler of Cleveland, O., Mrs. Jessie Leeper of Gallipolis, O, and one brother, Mr. Harry Langley of Columbus, Ohio, and one nephew, Lawrence Wm. Leeper of San Antonio, Texas. An infant son having preceded her a few years ago.
The many friends of Mrs. Vanden regret to hear of her death.
The relatives of Mrs. Vanden including Mrs. Harry Langley were here for the funeral which was held at Grace M. E. chufch Thursday afternoon at 2 p. m., Rev. Stone assisted by Rev. Mr. Duff of teh Presbyterian church officiating.
Mrs. Vanden had many friends having always lived in Gallipolis, Ohio. She had been a member of the Methodist church for quite a few years and an active member of both the Methodist and Presbyterian Home Missionary Society.
[Note: 1877-1930 Mound Hill]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 3, 1939
Transcribed by Romaine Smith
Ill One Year Paul Vanden Dies
Rites Here Tuesday
Paul Vanden, scion of one of the city’s oldest families, died about 4:30 Saturday afternoon at this home just this side of Oak Hill. He had been in ill health for the past year.
He was the son of the late John A. and Isabel Root Vanden and was born here 56 years ago. He is survived by his wife, the former Eva Whittaker of this city, and one daughter, Isabel. Two brothers and a sister also survive, John and Harry Vanden of Gallipolis and Mrs. Katie Bryan of Charleston.
Funeral services will be held here at the Baptist church Tuesday at 2 p. m. with burial at Mound Hill Cemetery.
[Note: According to his WWI Draft Registration card, he was born December 5, 1886. According to his death certificate index available at familysearch.org, he died on March 7, 1942 at Jackson, OH]
Probably Jackson, OH, paper
Abt. March 7, 1942
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Vanham, John
Funeral Services Of The Late John Vanham Is To Take Place Here Sunday
Mr. John Vanham died in the McMillan Hospital at Charleston Friday morning at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Vanham brought his body through with her to his home at Middleport later in the day.
The funeral will be at the Episcopal Church in the city at about 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Dr. MacKenzie will deliver the funeral discourse, after which the burial will be at Pine Street by Wetherholt under the direction of the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodman of America.
The pallbearers will be two from the K of P Lodge, two from the Modern Woodman and two from the Hobson shops where he worked.
He is survived by his widow and two daughters, aged 3 and 5 and a son of 14. The body will arrive here on the 1:30 K & M Sunday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, Feb. 25, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
VanSickle, John
Death of Professor John VanSickle
Professor John VanSickle died at Springfield, Ohio, Thursday. He leaves a maiden sister, Miss Dannie VanSickle of Green Township.
He was about 50 years of age and was a fine scholar and ran a business college at Springfield at one time.
His remains will be brought here and taken charge of by Hayward & Son and will be buried in Green township tomorrow beside his mother.
He had gone out to Springfield to look after some property which he has out there.
[Note: Death Certificate..John W. born 1835; died Dec. 26, 1895; age 60 years]
Gallipolis Tribune
December 1895
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
VanSickle, John Franklin
Former Kanauga Resident Dies
John Franklin VanSickle, 75, a former resident of Kanauga, died at his home, 378 Jackson St., Columbus, at 2 a.m., Tuesday. Mr. VanSickle was a native of Mason county, W. Va., and was the son of the late Henry and Mary Siders VanSickle. About 50 years ago he was married to Mary Flint in Mason county. She survives.
To this union 15 children were born, of whom 11 survive. They are Marvin, Mrs. Magdelene St. Clair, Mrs. Naomi Scines, Lee, Mrs. Ernestine Marmara, and John, all of Columbus. Charles, Addison, Foster and Mrs. Marvina Denney, Hogsett, W. Va.; Henry and Mrs. Ruby Sheets, Gallipolis. There are 42 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Anna Terry, Delaware, is a surviving sister of the family of seven children.
Funeral services will be held at Miller’s Home for Funerals at 2 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Raymond Ewing of Nitro, W. Va., will officiate. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Miller’s after noon Wednesday and until the funeral hour.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, May 31, 1955
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
VanZant, James
James VanZant Dead
Mr. James VanZant passed away at his home west of town last Sunday evening after an illness of several years.
He is the oldest man in Cheshire Township and has spent most of his life on the farm where he died.
[Note: Buried VanZant Cemetery in Cheshire Township. Death Certificate: born Jan. 5, 1828; died Sept. 14, 1919; age 91 years 8 months and 9 days of age. Parents: James W. VanZant and Margaret Guy.]
Gallipolis Paper
Sept. 1919
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Vaughn, Mrs. Jennie E.
Jennie E. (Wilson) Vaughn was born March 8, 1850 and died March 6, 1894, being two days less than forty-four years of age. She was the daughter of James and Nancy Wilson, who still live in their home near Harrisburg.
In early life she became a member of the Freewill Baptist church, joining the Mount Calvary church, which was then under the guidance of the lamented Elder I. Z. Haning. She loved the church and the association of Christians and was always ready and willing to bear the cross and speak a good word for her Savior.
In the family circle her advice and counsel were always for good, and her children shall call her blessed as long as love and memory have a place in their hearts.
Her was education was entirely confined to the public school. During the years 1868-69, she attended the Gallia Academy, which was then conducted by Professor Skidmore.
She was married to James W. Vaughn November 10, 1870, and was the mother of four children, one son and three daughters. The husband and all four of the children survive her.
She was a sufferer for a long-time before her death, but bore her suffering with entire patience. She was upheld by her unshaken faith in the goodness and love of her heavenly Father. She knew that He was with her in the valley and the shadow as He had been with her upon the mountain top and in the sun-light of health and joy. Her sorrowing husband and children, her aged parents, her brothers and sisters are comforted by their assurance that she is at home with God in the land of endless joy and glory. In their hours of sacred memory and Christian faith, each one of them say,
Once more, Once more
I shall behold her face and clasp her hand,
Once more, forevermore.
May 2, 1894
Gallipolis Journal
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Vaught, Doska Tipton
Mrs. Vaught, 82, Dies In Hospital
Mrs. Doska Vaught, 82, died at Holzer hospital Wednesday evening at 7:30. She had been a patient there since Oct. 21, following a long period of ill health extending over the past year. Her death was caused by pneumonia.
Mrs. Vaught was a native of Gallia county, having been born in Walnut twp., on Nov. l, 1871, the daughter of the late Elias and Mary E. Folden Tipton. She was one of 14 children of whom the following survive: Mrs. Truman (Eva) Gills, and Thomas Tipton, of Columbus, and Stanton, Gallipolis.
In addition to the husband, Ira Seibert Vaught, she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Clifford (Ella Marie) Wood of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Garrett (Esta) McIntyre of Huntington. Two sons, Elmer and Hollis, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Vaught was married in Oct. 1897, by the Rev. Rice at the Bethesda Methodist church and she and her husband lived on a farm in that community for the greater part of their lives. They lived in Huntington for one year and nine years ago they came to Gallipolis and made their home at 1056 Second Ave.
Funeral services will be held at the First church of the Nazerene [sic] on Saturday at 2 p.m., Rev. Vernon Shafer will officiate and burial will be made in Mound Hill cemetery under the direction of the C. J. Waugh funeral home.
Friends may call at the Waugh funeral home Thursday evening. On Friday at 11 a.m., Mrs. Vaught's body will be taken to the late home where friends may call until the funeral hour.
Pallbearers will be Russell Vaught, Robert Wood, Evan Belville, Carlos Wolford, Thomas Sarten and Vernon Wagoner.
[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote “Oct. 27, 1954” on the obituary.]
Newspaper (prob. November 1954, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Tipton file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans Top of Page
Vermillion, Ruth
Mrs. Ruth Vermillion Dies In East Cleveland
Word came to Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Kerr over the weekend of the death of their sister-in-law, Mrs. K.R. (Ruth) Vermillion, at her home in East Cleveland, Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Vermillion was a native of Gallia County and was the daughter of the late William and Emma Vanden, whose home was at Rio Grande.
Mrs. Vermillion died after a long illness and she is survived by her husband, Kenneth R. Vermillion, who was superintendent of the Gallipolis city schools for several years in the late 20's. The family moved to East Cleveland where their home is at 1820 Page Ave. Mrs. Vermillion is also survived by two children Joe and Emma (unreadable) and four grandchildren, all of Cleveland. One sister, Mrs. Lewis Stephenson, of Parkersburg, also survives.
The body is at the Merle (unreadable) Funeral home in Cleveland.
[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote "2-5-1955" on the obituary.]
Newspaper (prob. February 1955, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Armstrong file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders
Vicars, Willard P.
Vicars Suicided At Covington, Ky.
Deceased Was a Well Known Newspaper Man and Leaves a Son in Gallipolis
Willard P. Vicars committed suicide in Covington, Ky., last Friday night by shooting himself through the head with a revolver. No reason is assigned for the rash act, but financial troubles are thought to have brought on despondency. He had been working for an insurance company in Louisville and had been in Covington about two weeks.
For many years he was a prominent newspaper man in West Virginia, his last work being done on the Huntington papers about three years ago. He was a relative of Ex-Gov. Atkinson of West Virginia, and was for a time connected with the Internal Revenue office.
He was a brilliant writer and his able articles on political affairs under the nom be plume of Arthur Middleton several years ago created a sensation in West Virginia political circles.
He is survived by one son, Cherrington Vicars, of this city.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, January 14, 1910
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Viney, Bessie
Bessie Viney Dead
Mr. Oscar Viney's daughter Bessie died about 3:30 this afternoon of quick consumption.
[Note: Buried at Pine Street Cemetery]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
November 1, 1899
Transcribed by Danielle Frogale-Dorso
VINEY
Mrs. Martha Viney, wife of Wm.
Viney, died April 13, aged about 35 years. She had been ill only a short time with quick consumption and left a husband and daughter. The funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning, interment at Pine Street by Hayward & Son.
Gallipolis Bulletin
April 17, 1903
Vol. XXXVI, No. 23
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page
Vollborn , Gustave
Death of Mr. Vollborn
Mr. Gustave Vollborn, of Springfield Township near Rodney, died on the evening of February 24, 1904 on the farm where he had lived for 37 years and in his 71st. year.
His father and mother were Christian and Caroline Vollborn and he was born in Hasselfield, Germany and came to this country when 18 settling at Pittsburg and afterward coming to this county.
He was a butcher afterwards a farmer.
He was married first to Frederika Keyes and by her became the father of a daughter, who died in infancy, Gustave, now of Oklahoma and Christian of Leroy, IL. This wife died and on May 7, 1865, he married Frederika Ufermann, who with three children, Carl of Bidwell, Mrs. Augusta Dyer and Mrs. Jonn Koontz survive him. He also left a brother, Augustus and a sister, Mrs. Charles Mack of this city.
He was a member of the German Lutheran Church and his funeral services will be either Saturday or Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, depending upon the arrival of his sons.
His burial will be at Mound Hill by Undertaker Wetherholt. He had been in declining health for a number of years, but pneumonia contracted a week ago hastened his death. He had numerous relatives and friend.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday evening, Feb. 25, 1904
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Vollborn, Lelia E
Lelia E Vollborn, 89, a resident of Thurber Village Care Center in Columbus, a former resident of Gallia County, died at 2 a.m. today. She was born Dec. 6, 1888 in Cheshire Twp, one of five children born to the late A. E. Gordon and Mary Coughenour Gordon.
She was the last of her family. Mrs. Vollborn attended school in Cheshire Twp.
She married Carl Vollborn in Gallia County in 1927. He preceded her in death in the 50's.
She was a member of the Poplar Ridge Baptist Church. The family formerly owned a farm in the vicinity of the church.
Surviving are six nieces and nephews, Carl Gordon, Columbus; Glenn Roush, Gallipolis; Myrtle Goetting of Waco, Texas; George Roush, Marion, O.; Maude Frazier of Gallipolis; Lucille Brannon of Gallipolis.
Last rites will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller's Home for Funerals with Rev. Joseph Godwin officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
[Note: Born Dec 6, 1888 - Died Oct 31, 1977]
Gallipolis paper
November 1977
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Vollborn, S. Harland
S. Harland Vollborn, 70, Prominent Farmer, Dies
S. Harland Vollborn, 70, a prominent farmer in the Harrisburg Community, died unexpectedly at 11 p. m. Saturday at his home.
He was born Sept. 5, 1901 in Raccoon Twp, son of the late Fred and Ernestine Jones Vollborn.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Esta George Vollborn; three sons, Edward Vollborn, Rt. 2, Thurman, a teacher at Jackson; Fred and Ray Vollborn, both of Rt. 2, Bidwell; a daughter, Kay Vollborn, Rt. 2, Bidwell, a teacher at Point Pleasant, and a sister, Mrs. Frances Burdell of Rt. 2, Bidwell.
He was a member of the Harrisburg Baptist Church, past deputy of Gallia County Grange, a member of the Harrisburg Grange, Past Master of the Thurman Masonic Lodge, former member of Raccoon Board of Education, chairman of the Tri Advisory Council, Farm Bureau, and a trustee of the Calvary Baptist Church and Calvary Cemetery.
Last rites will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from the Calvary Baptist Church at Rio Grande with Rev. Robert Wilkins and Rev. Luther Tracy officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton from 6-9 o,n, this evening. Masonic rites will be held at 7 p.m. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the services.
Pallbearers will be Lawrence and Fred Burdell, John Myers, Clarence Stout, Elvin Morris and Darrell Young.
[Died May 20, 1970 - Buried May 23, 1970]
Gallipolis paper
May 1970
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Volz, Albert
Albert Volz, 65, Called By Death
Albert Volz, 65, 854 1/2 Second Avenue, Gallipolis, died at the Haner Rest Home 10:30 p.m. Tuesday after being an invalid for the past 18 years.
Born April 22, 1887 to Henry J. and Elizabeth M. Nieman Taylor, both deceased. He and his parents moved to Gallipolis from Cincinnati in 1903 and set up a tailor shop just below the Standard Oil Service Station on the corner of Second Avenue and Court Street.
He was a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics and the Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services will be private but friends may call at Wetherholt Funeral Home Thursday evening where funeral services will be conducted Friday by the Rev. Linson H. Stebbins. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Oct. 15, 1952
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Volz, Lillian
Lillian Volz dies At 69
Miss Lillian Volz, 69, a member of one of the old German families of
Gallipolis, died in Hozer Hospital at 6 a. m. today.
She had been in failing health for the past few years and when her
condition became serious she was admitted to the hospital over the
weekend. In recent years she made her home in an apartment in the
Hudlin House on Second Ave.
Miss Volz was a native of Cincinnati, where she was born on May 22,
1889, the daughter of the late Henry J. and Elizabeth Neiman Volz.
Her father was a tailor, and operated a shop for many years on lower
Second Ave.
She is survived by one brother, Charles of Lakeview, an executive of
a Cleveland newspaper. In addition to her parents she was preceded in
death by a brother, Al Volz.
For many years Miss. Volz was a telephone operator until forced to
retire. Her past employment was as a staff member of the Gallia
County District Public Library. She was a member of the First United
Presbyterian church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the
Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral home Rev. Warren H. Wilson will
officiate, and burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday and until the hour of
the service.
Gallipolis Tribune
Feb. 17, 1959
Transcribed by J. Farley Top of Page
Von Phul, Rosalie Genevieve
Under Three Flags
End of a Memorable Life Spent in St. Louis
(St. Louis Globe-Democrat, March 2.)
Perfectly free from pain and all the attending pangs and sorrows of the death-bed, Mrs. Rosalie Genevieve Von Phul, yesterday morning at 4:30, as one who lies down to pleasant dreams, quietly passed away from a world in which mer ninety years of existence had left her not a single enemy. Mrs. Von Phul had always expressed a wish that she would never be a burden to her family, a wish that was singularly fulfilled in that she retained the full faculties to the end, contributing by the sweetness of her disposition and her great charity to the pleasure of all with whom she came in contact. She had been suffering from no disease at the time of her death, and at 4 o'clock had arisen and walked across the room for a glass of water. The members of her family were unprepared, in spite of her advanced age, and were greatly shocked when on going to awaken her it was found that she was dead.
The deceased was the relict of the late Henry Von Phul, to whom she was married in 1816, and who died in St. Louis on September 9, 1874, at an advanced age. He will be well remembered as one of the oldest and most prominent citizens. The funeral sermon was preached by Bishop Ryan, and the Exchange was draped in mourning for thirty days.
Mrs. Von Phul was born in Lexington, Ky, June 22, 1797, and came to St. Louis, then a small village of a few hundred inhabitants, three years later. Her parents were Parisians, her mother, Genevieve Rosalie Mickan, marrying Dr. Antoine Saugrain, they coming to America in 1787, at the solicitation of Benjamin Franklin, Mrs. Von Phul enjoyed the distinction of living under the Spanish, French and American Governments and during the administration of every president of the United States.
She had fifteen children, eight of whom still survive, the eldest, Mrs. this. N Taylor, of this city, being 65 years of age. The others are Mrs. Eliza Cooke, widow of Judge Wm. M. Cooke, at whose residence on Page avenue Mrs. Von Phul died; Mrs. Abraham T. Bird of Baton Rouge, La.; Henry and Frank Von Phul, of the same state; and Fred, Ben and Phil Von Phul, of St. Louis.
The funeral will take place to-morrow at 10 o'clock at the Rock Church on Grand avenue, and the remains will be buried in Cavalry Cemetery.
Mrs. Von Phul was the daughter of Dr. saurian, whose name is familiar to all old citizens of Gallipolis.
The Gallipolis Bulletin
March 8, 1887
Transcribed by Mary Kay Clark
Vonschriltz, Mary Ann [Marianne]
Sad Bereavement
Death Invades the Home of Mr. Vonschriltz and Removes an Affectionate Wife
Mrs. John Vonschriltz died at her home on Second street, Saturday morning, April 27. She had been confined to her bed just four weeks with liver trouble, from which she died.
Although able to be around and attend to her children and household work, Mrs. Vonschriltz has been in poor health about four years, during which time she has been almost constantly under a physician’s care.
Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Davis, of Cora, at which place she was born, November 1, 1858. She was married to Mr. John Vonschriltz December 19, 1878, at the home of her parents. Nine years ago they removed to this city, Mr. Vonschriltz embarking in the grocery business.
Mrs. Vonschriltz was a member of the Congregational church, and a lady held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. Besides a husband, she leaves four children, all girls, to mourn the loss of a kind and loving wife and mother.
Note: [Marriage License shows her name spelled Marianne].
Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, May 1, 1895
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
Vonschriltz, Mary Ann
Mrs. Mary Ann Vonschriltz, died on Saturday morning last at her home in this city. She had been a great sufferer for a long time, and for weeks before her death was confined to her bed. Her husband and three daughters are are left to mourn. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Davis, of Cora, and was born November 4, 1858.
[Note: Buried in Hulbert Cemetery in Green Twp]
Gallipolis Bulletin
May 4, 1895
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Voreh, Elizabeth
Mrs. Voreh, 78, Died Saturday In Bidwell
Mrs. Elizabeth Voreh, 78, widow of Joseph Voreh, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at her Bidwell home. She was a native of Austria and came to this country when she was 14 years old. Prior to coming to Gallia county many years ago, the family lived in West Virginia. Mr. Voreh died in 1957.
Children surviving include five sons and four daughters, Stephen of Logan, W. Va., George of Gallipolis, Frankie of Florida, Walter and Mrs. Elizabeth Bartosh, both of New York City, Joe and Mrs. Helen Kendrick, both of Bidwell and Mrs. Josephine Bailey and Mrs. Anna Woolsey, both of Columbus. There are 32 grand and nine great-grandchildren.
Rosary services will be read at 6:30 p.m. today at the Bidwell residence, and Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic church, with Rev. Father Adolph Golubiewski officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park under direction of the McCoy Funeral home. Friends may call at the late residence in Bidwell.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, May 21, 1962
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron