121. MARY5 ANN ZINN ( John4, Johannes3, Philip2 Jacob, John1);
born circa 1812 in Pennsylvania; baptized in Trinity Reformed Church, a child of John and Susana Zinn, no date; 350 married SAMUEL MCDOWELL, born circa 1790 in Pennsylvania. The family was living in Spring Garden Township, York County, in 1850, when Samuel was a farmer. In 1870, Samuel probably had died, and Mary Ann and great aunt Sarah Zinn (#40) were living near Mary Ann's sons John and Isaac McDowell and their families in York, Pennsyylvania. 351
Children of Samuel and Mary Ann (Zinn) McDowell known from the 1850 federal census (all born in Pennsylvania):
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John5 McDowell;
born July 1832; married Susannah [—?—]; born June 1820 in Pennsylvania. In 1860, John, Susanna and daughter Margaret were living next to John's parents in York, Pennsylvania where John was enumerated as a farmer. John and Susan (no children listed) were still there in 1900, where John was still farming. Also in the family in 1900 was John's uncle George Zinn (#127).
Child of John and Susannah McDowell known from the federal censuses:
Margaret D. McDowell; born circa 1854 in Pennsylvania. In 1870, Margaret was living with her parents in York, Pennsylvania.
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William McDowell;
born circa 1836. |
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Margaret McDowell;
born circa 1839. |
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Susan McDowell;
born circa 1839. |
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Isaac McDowell;
born circa 1841, married Eliz Peeling,352 born circa 1843 in Pennsylvania. Living next to Isaac and family in 1870 was Isaac's brother John and family; and living next to John in 1870 were Isaac's mother Mary McDowell and Isaac's great aunt Sarah Zinn (#40), who apparently did not marry.
Children of Isaac and Eliz (Peeling) McDowell known from the 1870 and 1880 federal censuses (all born in Pennsylvania):353
(a) Samuel McDowell, born circa 1864.
(b) William F. McDowell, born circa 1866.
(c) Charles McDowell, born circa 1868.
(d) Mary McDowell, born circa 1873.
(e) Isaiah McDowell, born circa 1875.
(f) Isabella McDowell, born circa 1877.
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Mary McDowell;
born circa 1850. |
123. JOHN5 ZINN ( John4, Johannes3, Philip2 Jacob, John1);
born circa 1814 in Pennsylvania; married SARAH ROBINSON, born circa 1832; in 1860 John and Sarah and child John were living in York, Pennsylvania; in 1870, they were living in York, with child Matthew, where John was enumerated as a day laborer.
Children of John and Sarah (Robinson) Zinn known from the federal censuses:354
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John6 Zinn;
born circa 1844; married Mary A. Schroeder,355 born circa 1850 in Pennsylvania.
Children of John and Mary (Schroeder) Zinn known from the 1870 and 1880 federal censuses, when John was listed as a house painter in 1870 and a drayman in 1880 (all born in Pennsylvania):356
(a) Laura E. Zinn, born 1868, died 1940; married (first) Daniel Levi Beecher, born 1868, died 1894
Their children:
(i) Mary Isabelle Beecher; born 1891, died 1978, married William Welzel, born 1889, died 1964.
(ii) Henry Ward Beecher; born 8 July 1893; died 1973, married Beatrice Virginia Rambo, born 1897, died 1977. In 1943, re his World War II Draft Registration Card, Henry and Beatrice were living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Henry was listed as working for the Victor Coal and Fuel Company.
Laura (Zinn) Beecher married (second) John G. Maurer, born 1863, died 1940. He was an undertaker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1930.
Their children:
(iii) Glenfield George Maurer; born 1900, died 1970 (married Mary Mitchell).
(iv) Gertrude L. Maurer; born 1904, died 1940 (married Linwood Johnson). Information on Laura Zinn, her husbands and their descendants kindly provided by Hank Beecher, grandson of Laura (Zinn) Beecher.
(b) Ann Zinn, born circa 1874.
(c) Henry S. Zinn, born circa 1880.
(d) Nellie Zinn, born 1884; married William Peter McIlvain, born 16 August 1880 in York, Pennsylvania.
In 1910, 1920, and 1930, William Nellie and family were in York, Pennsylvania, where William was listed as a machinist (water turbines in 1930).
Children of William and Nellie (Zinn) McIlvain known from the federal censuses (all born in Pennsylvania):
(i) Marguerite A. McIlvain; born circa 1904.
(ii) William F. McIlvain; born circa 1910. In 1930, William, single and living with his parents, was enumerated as a clerk with Light and Power.
(iii) Ruth M. McIlvain; born circa 1916,
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Mathew H. Zinn;
born circa 1867. NOTE: assuming all dates and names are correct, Laura would be a year older than her uncle Matthew H. Zinn. |
124. MAGDALENA5 ZINN ( John4, Johannes3, Philip2 Jacob, John1);
(often listed as "Lania"), born circa 1822 in Pennsylvania; married WILLIAM DENUES; born circa 1821 in Pennsylvania. In 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880, William, Magdalena and family were living in York, Pennsylvania, 358 where William was enumerated as a cabinet maker.
Also living with William and Magdalena and family in 1880 was Adam Fickes, born December 1850 in Pennsylania, single and listed as a wood carver. In 1883, Adam would marriy Fannie Denues, who was a daughter of Charles Zinn and (tentative) Fannie (Haines) Denues. 358b Charles Zinn Denues was born August 1823. He was probably the brother of William Denues (who married Magdalena Zinn). A guess would be that William's son Charles Zinn Denue was named for this 1823 Chalres. Charles and daughter Fannie were living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1880, where Charles was listed as a lawyer—besides Fannie, other known children of Charles known from the 1880 federal census were Mary Denues, Charles Denues, Elmer Denues, Lizzie Denues, and John Denues.
This Charles Z. was a son of [—?—] and Wilhelmina Denues; born circa 1792 in Germany, according to the 1850 federal census for Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (page 538).
Charles, an attorney, was a member of the Pennsylvania State Legislature in 1865, and a veteran of the Civil War, Union side. He enlisted as a Captain in August 1862 and was discharged 24 May 1863 as a Captain in the Pennsylvania 135th Infantry Regiment. According to the History of the York Rifle Company, 1775-1908, page 81, Charles was taken prisoner at Winchester, Virginia (there were several Winchester, Virginia battles). The History also has a picture of Captain Charles Z. Denues on page 103.
Children of William and Magdalena (Zinn) Denues known from the federal censuses (all born in Pennsylvania) (maiden names of spouses from Chart 2 of E. M. Grass, 1962):359
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Charles6
Zinn Denues;
born March 1842; married Catherine (Kate) Altman, born June 1843 in Pennsylvania. In 1860, Charles, single ande living with his parents, was enumerated as a printer. In 1880, Charles, Kate and child William were living in West Manchester, York County, where Charles was a painter. By 1900, Charles and Kate were living in York, Pennsylvania where Charles Z. was enumerated as an undertaker (page 7A). Charles and Catherine were still in York in 1920, where Charles was listed as an undertaker, "own business" (page 19B). Their son William and family were also living with them in 1920. As indicated above, do not confuse 1842 Charles Zinn Denues, son of William and Magdalena (Zinn) Denues, with his uncle, 1823 Charles Zinn Denues.
Child of Charles Z. and Kate (Altman) Demues:
(a) William L. Denues; born July 1867 in Pennsylvania; married Sadie R. [—?—]; born August 1866 in Pennsylvania. In 1900, the family was living next to William's parents in York, where William also was listed as an undetaker. By 1920, William and family were living with his parents in York, where William L. was listed as a finisher in a ventilating works. By 1930, the family was still in York, where William was listed as a proprietor of a furniture store (page 7A). Also with the family in 1930 was Dorothy Lau, "daughter-in-law," born circa 1914 in Pennsylvania—I can not place Dorothy.
Children of William and Sadie Denues known from the federal censuses (all born in Pennsylvania):
(i) Kate E. Denues; born November 1886. In 1920 and 1930, Kate, single and living with her parents was enumerated as a clerk in a silk mill in 1920 and a clerk in a department store in 1930.
(ii) Lottie Denues; born November 1889.
(iii) Minnie Denues; born November 1894. In 1930, Minnie, as M. Harriet, was living with her parents and listed aas a clerk in a department store
(iv) Emma E. Denues; born May 1899.
(v) Evelyn A. Denues; born circa 1904. In 1930, Evelyn, single and living with her parents, was enumerated as a stenographer.
(vi) Rose E. Denues; born circa 1906.
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William Denues;
born September 1844; married Susan A. Kauffman, born February 1848. William, Susan, and daughter Maggie Denues, born circa 1871 in Pennsylvania, were living in York, Pennsylvania in 1880, when William was listed as a painter.360
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Mary M. Denues;
born circa 1845; married Augustus Strack. |
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Susan Denues;
born January 1850; married William Schreiver, born February 1850. In 1880, the family was in West Manchester, York County, where William was a tinner. In 1900, William, Susan and son Stewart were living in York, Pennsylvania, where William was listed as a plumber—the 1900 census reported Susan had eight children.361
Children known from the 1880 and 1900 federal censuses (all born in Pennsylvania):362
(a) Allan Schreiver, born circa 1871.
(b) Willis Schreiver, born circa 1877.
(c) Ella Schreiver, born circa 1875;
(d) Lottie Schreiver, born circa 1877.
(e) Robbie Schreiver (son), born circa 1879.
(f) Charles Schreiver, born circa 1880.
(g) Stewart Schreiver, born October 1886.
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Wilhemina Denues;
born circa 1852; married Al Schreiver. By 1900, Minnie was a widow, living next door to her parents with her son Benjamin Schreiver. Also in the family in 1900 were nieces Jennie Denues, born September 1888 and Mary M. Denues, born July 1888 or 1889, and nephew Benjamin F. Denues, born April 1879 in Pennsylvania, listed as a baker—was he the Benjamin F. born March 1880 (see #379).
Child of Al and Wilhemenia (Denues) Schreiver known from the 1900 federal census:
(a) Benjamin A. Schreiver; born July 1871 In Pennsylvania. He was listed as a baker in 1900.363
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Benjamin F. Denues;
born circa 1855; married Emma Brunhouse, born circa 1859 in Pennsylvania. In 1880, Benjamin, Emma and son Benjamin were living in West Manchester Township, York County (census page 409), Pennsylvania, where Benjamin was enumerated as painter.
Child of Benjamin and Emma (Bruhouse) Denues:
(a) Benjamin F. Denues (Jr.); born March 1880 in Pennsylvania; married Dora [—?—]; born circa 1887 in Pennsylvania. In 1920, Benjamin, Dora and son Charles were living in Alameda, Alameda County, California, where Benjamin was working for a shock absorber company (page 10A).
Child of Benjamin and Dora Denues known from the 1920 federal census:
(i) Charles Wilhelm Denues; born 30 January 1909 in Pennsylvania; died 29 December 1958 in Alameda, California (California Death Index 1940-1995, online in ancestry.com).
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Winfield Denues;
born circa 1859. Name known only from being reported as a child of William and Magdalena in the 1860 federal census. |
132. ANDREW5 JAMES ZINN ( Andrew4, Johannes3, Philip2 Jacob, John1);
born 10 February 1827 in Pennsylvania; died 12 June 1868; married CATHERINE A. BAIRD; born circa 1837; died 1 February 1872. In 1860, Andrew and Catherine and children Charles and Ellen (Ella) were living in West Manchester, York, Pennsylvania, where Andrew was listed as a cabinet maker. 364
Children of Andrew and Catherine (Baird) Zinn (all born in Pennsylvania):365
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Charles6
Henry Zinn; born 15 March 1850, died 2 January 1861. |
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Ann Zinn;
born 12 May 1852, died “at birth.” |
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George Olmfied Zinn;
born 30 September 1853, died 23 August 1854. |
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Ella Zinn;
born 28 August 1857, died 8 March 1917. In 1880, Ella, single, was living with her brother John A. in West Manchester Township, York County. Pennsylvania.
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Joseph Zinn;
born 24 July 1861, died 27 July 1861.
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John Andrew Zinn;
born 13 June 1862. In 1880, John and his sister Ella, both sngle, were living in the household of Frank P. and Ida Swemey in West Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania, where John A. was enumerated as a blacksmith (page 412). John was still single in 1920 when he was living by himself in York, Pennsylvania, and listed as a laborer (page 5B). |
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Katherine Zinn;
born 4 March 1866, died 12 April 1866. |
133. WILLIAM5 ZINN ( Andrew4, Johannes3, Philip2 Jacob, John1);
born circa 1831 in Pennsylvania; married (first) CAROLINA [—?—], born 1831 in Germany; married second SARAH J. [—?—], born circa 1850 in Pennsylvania.
In 1860, William, Carolina and family were living in Spring Garden, York County, Pennsylvania where William was listed as a shoemaker. Also in the family in 1860 was Elizabeth Longweder, widow, born circa 1814 in Pennsylvania. I believe she was William's sister; her children known from the 1860 census (all born in Pennsylvania): James Longweder, born circa 1834; and Mary Longweder, born circa 1837. In 1870, William, Carolina and family were in York, Pennsylvania, where William was a watchman in a shop.
In 1880, William and second wife Sarah and family were living in York, Pennsylvania, where William was listed as a water tax collector in 1880. In 1910, William, age 79, Sarah and youngest child Jennette Zinn were living in York, Pennsylvania.366
Children of William and first wife Carolina Zinn known from the 1860 and 1870 federal censuses:367
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Edwin6
Zinn;
born circa 1851. |
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William Zinn;
born circa 1854. |
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iii. |
Franklin Benjamin Zinn;
born circa 1859. |
Children of William and either first wife Carolina or second wife Sarah, known from the 1880 federal census (all born in Pennsylvania):368
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Samuel A.
Zinn;
born circa 1870. |
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Carolina A. Zinn;
born circa 1876. |
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vi. |
Minerva Zinn;
born circa 1877, married Howard M. Kling, born circa 1878 in Pennsylvania; the family lived in York, Pennsylvania, where Howard was enumerated as a machinist.
Children known from the federal censuses (all born in Pennsylvania):369
(a) William M. Kling; born circa 1909.
(b) Doris Kling.
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Sarah C. Zinn;
born circa 1878. |
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Jennette Zinn;
born 1893. Jennette Zinn apparently did not marry. (She of course would be a child of William and second wife Sarah.) |
141. ELIZABETH5 ZINN ( John4 R., John3, Philip2 Jacob, John1);
born 1821; married JACOB ALTLAND; born 1812 in Pennsylvania. The family was living in York County, Pennsylvania in 1850 and in St Joseph County, Michigan in 1860. Jacob was a farmer.
Children of Jacob and Elizabeth (Zinn) Altland known from the federal censuses:
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Edward6 Altland; born circa 1838 in Pennsylvania; married (tentative) Mary [—?—], born circa 1846 in England. In 1880, the family was living in Mount Vernon, Black Hawk County, Iowa, where Edward was enumerated as a farmer.
Children known from the 1880 census:
(a) Frank Altland, born circa 1868 in Michigan.
(b) Cora Altland, born circa 1870 in Iowa.
(c) Clarence Altland, born circa 1872 in Iowa.
(d) Cornelius Altland, born circa 1876 in Iowa.
(e) Mary Altland, born circa 1877 in Iowa. |
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Sarah Altland;
born circa 1840 in Pennsylvania. |
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Marie Altland;
born circa 1841 in Pennsylvania. |
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Cornelius Altland;
born circa 1843 in Pennsylvania. |
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v. |
Catherine Altland; born circa 1845 in Pennsylvania.
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Jacob Altland;
born circa 1847 in Pennsylvania. |
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Elizabeth Altland;
born circa 1850 in Pennsylvania. |
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William Altland;
born circa 1853 in Pennsylvania. |
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Jane Altland;
born circa 1855 in Michigan. |
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Ann Altland;
born circa 1859 in Michigan. |
142. LEAH5 ZINN ( John4 R., John3, Philip2 Jacob, John1);
born November 1829 in Pennsylvania; married JACOB HARBOLD, born circa 1830 in Pennsylvania. In 1860 and 1880, the family was living in York County, Pennsylvania, where Jacob was enumerated as a farmer. In 1900, Leah, listed as a widow, was living with her son John and his family in Paradise Township, York County. 370
Children of Jacob and Leah (Zinn) known from the 1880 federal census (all born in Pennsylvania):
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Peter6 Harbold; born circa 1852. |
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Sarah Harbold;
born circa 1858. |
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Christiana Harbold;
born circa 1859. |
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Henry Harbold;
born (tentative) October 1860; married Elmira F.[—?—]; born April 1859 in Pennsylvania. In 1900, this Henry W. and family were living in Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, where Henry was farming (page 2B).
Children of Henry and Elmira Harbold known from the 1900 federal census (all born in Pennsylvania):
(a) Effie E. Harbold; born July 1889. It is possible that Effie was a daughter of Harold and a first wife, assuming Harold and Elmira were only married 4 years in 1900 as reported in the 1900 federal census.
(b) Esther M. Harbold; born September 1898
(c) Ethel Harbold; born March 1900
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Annie E. Harbold;
born circa 1863.
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Louisa Harbold;
born circa 1866. |
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John Harbold;
born December 1869; married Laura [—?—], born August 1870 in Pennsylvania. John and Laura and John's mother, Leah, were living in Paradise Township in 1900 where John was listed as a day laborer. |
144. JOHN5 ZINN ( John4 R., John3, Philip2 Jacob, John1);
born circa 1836 near McSherrystown, Adams County, Pennsylvania; married ANN ELIZA SLENTZ (also Slence); born 31 December 1838 in Pennsylvania. 371 She was a daughter of Nicholas and Rachel Slentz. 372 Both John and Ann Eliza are buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania.
In 1870, the family was living in Conewago Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, where John was enumerated as a farmer.373
Children of John and Ann Eliza (Slentz) Zinn (all born in Pennsylvania):
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William6 Henry Zinn;
born 1860; married Emma Eltz. |
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Anna May Zinn;
born July 1865; died 19 September 1932 as a result of an automobile accident that also claimed the life her daughter Janette Miller the following week—the accident of their car with a heavy oil-sprinker truck was at the intersection of Route 30 and Hunterstown Road (one report was in the 28 September 1932 The Gettysburg Times). Ann May Zinn married Frank (Francis) Rider; born January 1863 in Pennsylvania. The family lived in McSherrystown, Adams County, where Frank was a cigar maker in 1900 and by 1910 the proprietor and owner of the Park Hotel and restaurant in New Oxford, Pennsylvania.
Children known from federal censuses (all born in Pennsylvania):374 and from several newspaper articles in Gettysburg and New Oxford newspapers:
(a) George Washington Rider, born February 1885; died 25 January 1944 in New Haven, Connecticut; buried in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, Pennsylvania. He did not marry, According to an obituary in The Gettysburg Times, 27 January 1944, George was a veteran of Wordl War I and a cigarmaker in New Haven, Connecticut.
George Washington Rider, age 33, has been slightly wounded in action "Somewhere in France." A telegram to that effect has been received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Rider, Littletown. He is a member of a regiment of military infantry,
The telegram sent by Adjutant General McClain reads as follows"
"We regret to report that your son. George W. Rider, has been slightly wounded while in action on March 17."—The Gettysburg Times, 6 April; 1910; online in the "Stories" section of ancestry.com.
Another newspaper item reported George was "gassed March 17, 1918, one of the first Adams county boys to be listed among the wounded."
(b) Charles M. Rider, born February 1886; died 13 March 1930 at the home of his parents in New Oxford, Pennsylvania. Charles did not marry.
(c) Margaret Rider, born September 1888; died 11 March 1939; married Gideon M. Haas. They lived in Red Lion, Pennsylvania.
Child of Gideon and Margaret (Rider) Haas known from Margaret's obituary in The Gettysburg Times, 14 March 1929, online in the "Stories" section of ancestry.com:
(i) Burdette Haas.
(d) Janette Rider, born September 1889; died 26 Sepember 1932 as a result of an automobile accident that also claimed the life of her mother. Janette married L. Wiest Miller. They lived in Red Lion, Pennsylvania.
Children were
(i) Burnell Miller; born circa 1914.
(ii) Peggy Jean Miller; born (private).
(e) Roscoe Rider, born August 1892; married Mabel Houck; daughter of John and Amelia (Lauer) Houck of Hanover, Pennsylvania. Roscoe was proprietor of Ryder's Restaurant in New Oxford, Pennsylvania.
Child of Roscoe and Mabel (Houck) known from Roscoe's obituary in the New Oxford Item, 24 June 1948, online in the "Stories" section of ancestry.com.
(i) Donald P. Rider; married Helen Ellizabeth Swope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Swope of New Oxford, Route 2.
(f) Ferdinand Rider, born August 1898; married Madeline [—?—]; born circa 1899 in Pennsylvania. In 1930, Ferdinand, Madeline and son John were living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Ferdinand was enumerated as a salesman for a garter factory (page 8A).
Child of Ferninand and Madeline Rider known from the 1930 federal census:
(i) John M. Rider; born (private).
Ferdinand Rider, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rider of Littlestown, who was recently discharged from the navy, left on Friday for Philadelphia, where on Monday he resumed his former position as city solicitor for the National Biscuit Company.—New Oxford Item, 6 March 1919; online in the "Stories" section of ancestry.com.
(g) Nevin Rider, born circa 1903; married Blanche [—?—]; born circa 1908 in Pennsylvania. In 1930 Nevin, Blanche and daughter Shirley Rider were living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (page 56A).
(i) Shirley Rider; born (private).
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Emma Alverta Zinn;
born 31 January 1867; died 3 January 1944 in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania; married James Lawrence; died circa 1935. Alverta and James probably did not have children.
Mrs. Alverta Lawrence, 76, widow of James Lawrence, 49 West Main Street, McSherrystown [Adams County, Pennsylvania], died Monday morning at 6:30 o'clock at Hanover hospital, where she had been admitted as a patient Friday evening.
Mrs. Lawrence was a daughter of the late John and Eliza Slentz Zinn, and was born January 31, 1867. Her husband preceded her in death nine years ago. Her only survivors are a number of nieces and nephews. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover.—The Gettysburg Times, 4 January 1944; online in the "Stories" section of ancestry.com.
[Ferninand Rider, in 1944, was the Executor of her estate.]
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Louisa Ellen Zinn;
born circa 1870; married John H. Weaver, born January 1872; died 23 January 1961; buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, Penssylvania. In 1900 and 1910, John, Louisa, and daughter Ruth were living in Conewago Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, where John was a cigar maker, and daughter Ruth was a teacher, public schools in 1910.375 John married (second) Emmie Stiltz, who was still living in 1974 when Ruth died.
Child of John and Louisa was
(a) Ruth A. Weaver, born August 1892; died March 1974 in Hanover, Pennsylvania; buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, Pennsylvania; married, 22 March 1913, Charles Rife, born 1890 in Pennsylvania. Charles, Ruth and son Clyde lived in Conowago Township, Adams County (page 12B) in 1920 and in Union Township, Adams County, in 1930 (page 6B),where Charles was farming. According to Ruth's obituary in The Gettysburg Times, 2 March 1974, was survived by five step-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren.
A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Weaver, near McSherrystown, Saturday, at 6 p. m., when their daughter, Miss Ruth A. Weaver was married to Charles Rife, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rife of Brushtown. Rev. A. M. Hoffman, Hanover, the groom's pastor, officiated.—The Gettysburg Times, 25 March 1913; online in the "Stories" section of ancestry.com.
Child of Charles and Ruth known from the 1920 and 1930 federal censuses:
(i) Clyde W Rife, born 1914;376 died June 1970; married [—?—].
One child of Clyde and wife was
(i) Ellis Rife.
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154. PETER5 S. ZINN ( Daniel4, John3, Philip2 Jacob, John1);
born 25 September 1841 in Ohio; married, 16 March 1865, ELZINA SMITH in Clark County, Ohio. She was a daughter of Peter and Jane Smith. In 1880 and 1900, the family was living in Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio, where Peter was listed as a farmer. 377 Peter’s mother, Matilda Zinn, and three of Peter’s siblings, Richard, Sarah and William, were living two dwellings from Peter in 1880. 378
Except for federal censuses, the source for Peter and his brother Aaron is from biographical sketches in The History of Clark Coiunty, Ohio. W. H. Beers, Chicago, 1881, page 1025-1026; online in the "Stories" section of ancestry.com.
Children of Peter and Eliza (Smith) Zinn known from Peter's biography and the 1880 federal census (all born in Ohio):
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Matilda6 J. Zinn;
born 6 February 1866. |
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Willard A. Zinn;
born 11 March 1868; married (first) Elnora [—?—]; born circa 1873 in Ohio. Willard married (second) Effie C. [—?—]; born circa 1866 in Ohio. In 1910 (page 1A) and 1920 (page 5B), Willard, Elnora and family lived in Bethel, Clark County, Ohio, where Willard was listed as a carpenter in 1910 and as a contractor in 1920. In 1930, Willard and second wife Effie, and Willard children (by Elnora) Gladys, Harry, Verley, and William were in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio, where Willard was listed as a mechant in a tire shop (page 8A).
Children of Willard and first wife Elnora Zinn known from the federal censuses (all born in Ohio):
(a) Archie B. Zinn; born circa 1894; in 1910, Archie, still living at home, was enumerated as a carpenter.
(b) Nellie Zinn; born circa 1896.
(c) Major (Max in the 1920 federal census) Zinn; born circa 1898. In 1920, single and still living at home, Max was listed as a carpenter.
(d) Bertha Marie Zinn; born circa 1900; in 1920, Marie, single and living with her parents, was enumerated as a saleslady in a department store.
(e) Chalres Zinn; born circa 1902. In 1920, Charles, single and living with his parents, was listed as a carpenter.
(f) Gladys Zinn; born circa 1904. In 1930, Gladys, single and living with her father and step-mother, was enumerated as a saleslady in a grocery store.
(g) Clara M. Zinn; born circa 1905.
(h) Harry R. Zinn; born circa 1907.
(i) Verley K. Zinn; born circa 1910. In 1930, Verley, single and living with his father and step-mother, was enumrated as a carpenter.
(j) William Gayle Zinn; born circa 1911. In 1930, Gayle, single and living with his father and step-mother, was enumrated as a salesman in a tire store..
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Etta C. Zinn;
born 10 December 1869. |
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Sarah E. Zinn;
born 29 January 1872. |
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Goldwaite Zinn;
born 26 February 1874; married Mary E. [—?—]; born September 1877 in New Jersey. In 1900, Goldwaite, Mary and son Edgar were living near Goldwaithe's parents, where Goldwaite was enumerated as a farmer (page 5A). The family was still in Pike Township, Clark County, in 1920, where Goldwaite was farming (page 10A).
Children of Goldwaithe and Mary Zinn known from the 1900 and 1920 federal censuses (all born in Ohio):
(a) Edgar B. Zinn; born October 1897.
(b) Raymond Zinn; born circa 1901.
)c) Schuyler Zinn; born circa 1904.
(d) Eva Zinn; born circa 1907.
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Lydia F.Zinn;
born 28 September 1876. |
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Warner Zinn;
born 4 March 1878; died 7 September 1966 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, at which time he was a widower;379 married Leola M. [—?—], born circa 1883 in Ohio. In 1910, the family was in Pike Township, Clark County; and in 1920, in Champaign, Jackson County, Ohio, where Warren was enumerated in both censuses as a farmer.380
Children known from the federal censuses:
(a) Lewis C. Zinn, born circa 1907 in Ohio; married Opal M. Harsbarger, born circa 1905 in Ohio; her father was Edgar Harsbarger; born circa 1868 in Ohio, who, listed as widower, was living with Lewis and Opal and their child
(i) Alice L. Zinn in 1930 in Champaign, Ohio.
(b) Arthur L. Zinn, born circa 1912 in Ohio.
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Everett Edwin Zinn;
born 2 October 1880; married Ida M. [—?—]; born circa 1882 in Ohio. Everett's middle name form his 1918 World War I Draft Registration Card, when he was living in New Carlisle, Ohio. In 1920, Everett and Ida were in Jackson Township, Champaign County, Ohio, where Everett was farming (page 2B); no children reported for this census. |
155. MARY5 JANE ZINN ( Daniel4, John3, Philip2 Jacob, John1);
born 1843 in Ohio; died 1883; married CHRISTIAN SMITH; born 14 September 1837 in Ohio. In 1880, Christian, Mary Jane and all children except Allie were in Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio (census page 172), where Christian was enumerated as a farmer.
Children of Christian and Mary Jane (Zinn) Smith, all born in Ohio (names of spouses from "Martin/Roberts/Eppley. . ."381). Note that the middle initial of all children of Christian and Mary Jane was "Z.," presumably standing for Zinn:
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Marcellus6
Z. Smith;
born April 1863; married Sarah C. (Cornelia) Tannerhill, born November 1873 in Ohio. The family lived in Miami, Ohio, where Marcellus was a building contractor.
Children listed in the 1900, 1910 and 1920 federal censuses (all born in Ohio):382
(a) Raymond M. Smith, born February 1895.
(b) Hartley C. Smith, born circa 1906.
(c) Virginia Smith, born circa 1912.
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Albert Z. Smith;
born May 1864; married Laura Fuller, born September 1868. The family lived in Bethel Township, Clark County Ohio, where Albert was listed as a day laborer in 1900 and as a farmer in 1910.383
Children known from the federal censuses (all born in Ohio):
(a) Alcie/Algie Smith (son), born July 1890.
(b) Cora E. Smith, born December 1892.
(c) Elva Smith, born September 1894.
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Matilda (Angeline) Smith;
born May 1866; married Frank Shellabarger, born circa 1860 in Ohio. This family also lived in Bethel Township, where Frank was enumerated as farmer.
Children listed in the 1910 and 1920 federal censuses (both born in Ohio):384
(a) Adella (Della) Shellabarger, born 1897.
(b) Edward Shellabarger, born circa 1906.
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Oran Z. Smith;
born circa 1868.
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Adella (Stella) Smith;
born June 1872; married Charles Funderburg, born March 1863 in Ohio. The couple lived in Bath Township, Green County, Ohio (census page 16A) in 1910 and 1920, when Charles was listed as a laborer. No children were reported for either census.
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Arthur Z. Smith;
born circa 1874; married (first) Bertha Gordon, born circa 1881 in Ohio; married (second) Emma H. ?Smith; born circa 1872 in Pennsylvania. In 1910, Arthur and Bertha lived in Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio, where Arthur was enumerated as a farmer. Arthur and second wife Emma were in Pike Township in 1920, when Arthur was listed as a house carpenter. In 1930, the family was in North Hampton Township, Clark County, where Arthur was a building contractor.385
Children of Arthur and Bertha known from the 1910 federal census (both born in Ohio):
(a) Harold C. Smith, born circa 1902.
(b) Lloyd P. Smith, born circa 1905.
Apparently Arthur and second wife Emma did not have children. Either Harold or Lloyd had a daughter Bertha M. Clark who was living with Arthur and Emma in 1930.
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Clarence Z. Smith;
born circa 1877; married Iva Richeson, born circa 1880 in Ohio. The family lived in Miami County, Ohio, where Clarence was a carpenter.386
They had one child, known from the 1930 federal census:
(a) Elbert L. Smith.
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Allie Evelyn Smith;
born circa 1880; married Cassius Schaffner, born circa 1879 in Ohio. The couple lived in Bethel Township, Clark County, Ohio (census page 9B) in 1910. No information on children.
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156. AARON5 STURGEON ZINN ( Daniel4, John3, Philip2 Jacob, John1);
born January 1845 in Ohio; died 26 January 1912; married MARY V. DAVIS, born February 1845 in Virginia. Mary was a daughter of Joseph and Mary A. (Littlejohn) Davis of Virginia.
The family was in Pike Township, Pike County, Ohio, in 1880 (page 172). By 1900 and in 1910, the family was in Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio. 387 Aaron died in Tully Township 26 January 1912 (re Ohio Deaths, 1908-1928, online in ancestry.com).
As indicated for Peter Zinn, except for federal censuses, source for Aaron S. Zinn is from biographical sketches in The History of Clark Coiunty, Ohio. W. H. Beers, Chicago, 1881, page 1025-1026; online in the "Stories" section of ancestry.com. Aaron was active in local affairs, for example, Director and Clerk of the District School, Secretary of the Beach Grove Grange. Both Aaron and Mary were members of the Reformed Church.
Children of Aaron and Mary (Davis) Zinn known from the federal censuses (all born in Ohio—the 1910 federal census reported Mary V. had 11 children, 8 alive in 1910):
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Joseph6
W. Zinn;
born December 1867; married Laura Ann Miller,388 born March 1871 in Ohio; Joseph was a farmer.
Their children known from the federal censuses (all born in Ohio):389
(a) Nolan Zinn, born March 1891.
(b) Minnie Zinn, born July 1893.
(c) Ernest Zinn, born December 1895.
(d) Russell Zinn, born circa 1902.
(e) Sarah Zinn, born circa 1910.
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Theodore Zinn;
born April 1869 in Ohio; married Fanny May Kienzle,390 born May 1872 in Ohio; The family lived in Tully Township, where Theodore was a farmer in 1900 and a carpenter in 1910.
Their children known from the 1900 and 1910 federal censuses (all born in Ohio except Ruth who was listed born in Indiana):391
(a) Erma Zinn, born circa September 1893.
(b) Frances Zinn, born circa 1894.
(c) Cloe Zinn, born May 1896.
(d) Ruth Zinn, born March 1894.
(e) Franklin Elias Zinn, born circa 1900.
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Daniel F. Zinn;
born September 1871 in Ohio; married (first) Fanny [—?—], born August 1872 in Ohio (note that Daniel's brother Theodore also married a Fanny born in 1872). Daniel married (second) Susanna [—?—], born circa 1880 in Indiana. In 1920, Susanna's son by a first marriage, Franklin D. E. Ruck, born circa 1910 in Ohio, was with the family. Daniel was a farmer; the family lived in Van Wert County, Ohio.
Their children known from the 1900, 1910 and 1920 federal censuses (both born in Ohio):392
(a) Albert Zinn, born September 1897.
(b) Edwin H. Zinn, born circa 1903.
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Rosella Zinn;
born 28 January 1872.
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Mary M. Zinn;
born 28 August 1873; died 13 September 1873.
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Ida V. Zinn;
born 25 August 1874.
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Jesse Orvey Zinn;
born 13 December 1876; married Mary J. [—?—]; born January 1877 in Pennsylvania. The family was in Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, in 1900, where Jesse was farming (page 3A). By 1920, the family had moved to Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, where Jesse was a foreman in a Metal Works in 1920 (page 3B) and a machinist in a Brass Works in 1930 (page 3B).
Children of Jesse and May J. Zinn known from the federal censuses:
(a) Orva O. Zinn; born July 1898 in Ohio. In 1920, Orva, single and living with his parents, was enumerated as a machinist.
(b) Hazel G. Zinn; born May 1900 in Ohio. In 1920, Hazel, single and living with her parents, was enumerated as a saleslady in a linen store.
(c) Gertrude Zinn; born circa 1904 in Ohio.
(d) Pauline Zinn; born circa 1906 in Ohio.
(e) Clifford Zinn; born circa 1909 in Ohio. In 1930, Clifford, single and living with his parents, was listed as bookkeeper in a bank..
(f) Shirley Zinn; born circa 1914 in Michigan.
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Lillian (Lettie) M. Zinn;
born 25 August 1879. |
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Elias O. Zinn;
born March 1885; married Iva I. [—?—]; born circa 1898 in Indiana. Elias was a farmer. Probably Elias and Iva did not have children. In 1920, they were living in Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio (page 2B). In 1930, Elias and Iva were living in Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, where Elias was farming (page 6a). Also with Elias and Ida in 1930 were Elias's brother Clarence, widower, and Clarence's children Robert and Marguarite Zinn.
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Clarence William Zinn;
born 9 June 1887 (middle name and specific birth date from Clarence's 1918 World War I Draft Registration Card); married Rose E.Beatty; born circa 1883 in Indiana (maiden name of Rose from "The Bill and Sharon Wilcox Family Home Page," lineage # 7). In 1920, Clarence, Rose and children Robert P. Zinn and Evelyn Marguarite Zinn were in Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, where Clarence was farming. By 1930, Rose had died, and Clarence, widower, and children Robert and Marguarite were living with Clarence's brother Elias and family in Monroe Township, Allen County.
Children of Clarence and Rose (Beatty) Zinn:
(a) Robert P. Zinn; born (private).
(b) Evelyn Marguarite Zinn; born private.
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161. SARAH5 ALICE ZINN ( Daniel4, John3, Philip2 Jacob, John1);
born 9 April 1853 in Clark County, Ohio; died 25 February 1908 in Tully Township, Van Wert County?, Ohio; married JOHN WESLEY FREEZE; born 14 June 1848 in Ohio; buried in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
In 1880, John, Sarah and children Annetta and Artemus were living Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio (census page 176). In 1900, the family was in Van Wert County, Ohio. John was a farmer.393 By 1910, Sarah had died, and John, no occupation, and children Estie and Daniel were still in Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio (census page 16A).
Children of John and Sarah Alice (Zinn) Freeze394 (all believed born in Ohio):
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Annetta6
F. Freeze;
born 28 November 1874.
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Artemus Freeze;
born 18 October 1877; married Zadie [—?—]; born September 1881 in Ohio. In 1900, Artemus, Zadie, son Arlen and adopted daughter Prudie McClure were living in Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, where Artemus was farming (page 2A). The family had moved to Hammond, Indiana, by 1910 and Artemus was listed as a life insurance agent (page 1A). In 1920, the family was still in Lake County (North Township), Indiana (page5B). In 1930, Artemus, Zadie and children Olen and Betty were in Mishawaka, St Joseph County, Indiana, where Artemus was enumerated as a salesman for a packing company (page 18A).
Children of Artemus and Zadie Freeze known from federal censuses:
(a) Prudie McClure (last name), born March 1888 in Ohio. Prudie was listed as adopted in the 1900 federal census; no additional information.
(b) Arlen Freeze; born February 1891 in Ohio.
(c) William Freeze; born circa 1902 in Ohio.
(d) Dale Freeze; born circa 1904 in Ohio.
(e) Alta Freeze; born circa 1907 in Indiana.
(f) Olen A. Freeze; born circa 1912 in Indiana.
(g) BettyM. Freeze; born private in Indiana.
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Alta Ferne Freeze;
born 5 August 1879.
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Muriel Mathilda Freeze;
born 13 December 1880, died 16 April 1947 in Chanute, Kansas, married (first) Edward Cox, born 5 October, died 26 April 1947, married (second) Brazie Julius Brown, born August 1879..
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Roda Amanda Freeze;
born 2 February 1881..
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Grover Cleveland Freeze;
born 18 January 1886, died 18 October 1948 in Midland County, Michigan, married Julia Edna Harlow, born 28 August 1892 in Indiana, died 26 January 1937. In 1910, Grover, Julia and daughter Rose were living next to Grover's brother Artemus Freeze in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana, where Grover was a switchman on the railroad (page 1A). In 1918, re Grover's World War I Draft Registration Card, Grover and Julia were in Paulding County, Ohio, where Grover was listed as a ?farmer. By 1920, the family was in Isabella County, Michigan, where Grover was listed as a farm laborer (page 8B). In 1930, the family had moved to Imlay, Lapeer County, Michigan, where Grover was enumerated as a laborer in a foundry (page 5A).
Children of Grover and Julia (Harlow) Freeze known from the federal censuses:
(a) Rose Freeze; born circa 1909 in Indiana. She was not recorded in subsequent censuses.
(b) Artemus Freeze; born circa 1911 in Indiana. In 1930, Artemus (listed as Arthur) was living with his parents and enumerated as a mechanic in a foundry.
(c) James Freeze; born circa 1913 in Ohio. In 1930, James, single and living with his parents, was listed as a mechanic in a foundry.
(d) Gale Freeze (son); born circa 1916 in Ohio.
(e) John Freeze; born (private) in Ohio.
(f) Orrin Freeze; born (private) in Michigan.
(g) Charles Freeze; born (private) in Michigan.
(h) Keith Freeze; born (private) in Michigan.
(i) Bessie Freeze; born (private) in Michigan.
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Daniel R. Freeze;
born March 1887. In 1910, Daniel and his sister Estie were living with their widowed father in Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, where Danial was listed as a laborer. |
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Bessie E. Freeze;
born April 1889. |
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Estie B. Freeze;
born April 1891. Estie and brother Daniel were living with their father in 1910. |
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