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Jennie Eunice Benskin¹

Last Edited

6 Jan 2024

Birth*	Jennie was born in 1887.1
Marriage*	She married Henry Charles Crobarger, son of Samuel Crobarger and Catherine Andrix, in 1903.1
Death*	Jennie died in 1960.1

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Anna Lucretia Benskin¹

Last Edited

6 Jan 2024

Birth*	Anna was born in 1883.1
Marriage*	She married Arthur W. Crobarger, son of Samuel Crobarger and Catherine Andrix, in 1901.1
Death*	Anna died in 1962.1

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Edward E. Frankfurter¹

Last Edited

14 Mar 2024

Birth*	Edward was born in 1867.1
Marriage*	He married Carolyn E. "Carrie" Andrix, daughter of Henry C. Andrix and Fidelia Taylor, in 1889.1
Death*	Edward died in 1962.1

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Alpha Dee Hoskinson¹

Last Edited

14 Mar 2024

Birth*	Alpha was born in 1874. Aka William?.1
Marriage*	He married Carolyn E. "Carrie" Andrix, daughter of Henry C. Andrix and Fidelia Taylor, on 17 April 1898 in Henry Co., Ohio.2,1
Census1900	Alpha and Carolyn appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Richfield Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, enumerated 30 June 1900, as 25 yo salesman Alpha D & 26 yo wife Carrie Hoskinson. One servant, 20 yo Alfred Nielson, was listed as living with them.3
Census1910*	Alpha and Carolyn appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Richfield Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, enumerated 26 April 1910, as 35 yo grocery store clerk Dee & 36 yo wife Cary Hoskinson. Cary's father 69 yo widower Henry Andrix was listed as living with them.4
Census1920	Alpha and Carolyn appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Richfield Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, enumerated 8 January 1920, as 45 yo farmer Alpha & 46 yo wife Carrie Hoskinson. One boarder, 27 yo Mary B Miller, was listed as living with them.5
Census1930	Alpha and Carolyn appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Richfield Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, enumerated 18 April 1930, as 55 yo farmer Alph D & 56 yo wife Carrie E Haskinson.6
Census1940	Alpha and Carolyn appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Richfield Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, as 65 yo brother D Alpha & 66 yo sister-in-law Carolyn E Hoskinson in the household of Alpha's sister 45 yo farm manager R Gladys Hoskinson.7
Death*	Alpha died on 10 May 1948.8,1

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David Smith¹

Last Edited

13 Mar 2024

Birth*	David was born circa 1874 in Ohio.2
Marriage*	He married Henrietta Andrix, daughter of Henry C. Andrix and Fidelia Taylor, on 21 April 1883 in Henry Co., Ohio. Ohio Compiled Marriage Index's date is 21 Apr 1858. Clearly that doesn't work given Henrietta 1866 birth. Ohio Marriage Records has the correct date of 21 Apr 1883, and an image of the record.      Married 16 years with 4 born and 2 living in the 1900 cenus.      My preliminary research suggests their children were Henry A Smith (1884-b1900, not in any censuses but birth record confirms parents), Nella "Nellie" Smith (1893-1935, m. C Wade 1914), Dellie Smith (1893- ), and Cloise A "Clovie" Smith (1908- , m Grace M Gladfelter 1930).3,1,4,5
Census1900*	David and Henrietta appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Richfield Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, enumerated circa 30 June 1900, as 36 yo merchant David & 32 yo wife Henrettie Smith. Their daughters 7 yo Dellie and 7 yo Nellie Smith were listed as living with them, as well as David's 40 yo brother Albirt Smith.2
Census1910	David and Henrietta appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Richfield Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, enumerated 26 April 1910, as 46 yo hardware store merchant David & 42 yo wife Henryetta Smith. Their children 17 yo Nellie & 2 yo son Clovie Smith were listed as living with them. David & Henrietta are in the same household as Henrietta's brother Harry and his family.6
Census1920	David and Henrietta appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Richfield Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, at North Hall, enumerated 14 January 1920, as 56 yo retail hardware merchant David & 52 yo wife Henrietta Smith. Their 11 yo son Cloice A Smith was listed as living with them, as well as one boarder.7
Census1930	David and Henrietta appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Richfield Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, enumerated 17 April 1930, as 66 yo hardware store merchant David & 62 yo wife Henrietta Smith. Their 22 yo son Cloyce Smith was listed as living with them.8
Death*	David died on 11 June 1930 in West Hope, Henry Co., Ohio. The Hayes Obit Index claims 11 Apr 1930 which clearly does not work with his 17 Apr 1930 census enumeration. The Ohio Death Records image is quite blurry. His death is indexed as 11 Apr 1930 but it looks more like a 6 than a 4 to me, making the date 11 Jun 1930. This works much better with the census.9,1,10

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Dellcina "Della" Edgington^1,2

Last Edited

14 Mar 2024

Birth*	Dellcina was born on 21 February 1865 in Ohio, d/o Jesse Edgington & Leah Spitler.3
Marriage*	She married Frederick T. Andrix, son of Henry C. Andrix and Fidelia Taylor, on 7 August 1887 at home of bride's father Jesse Edgington in Henry Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their only child was son Draper Andrix (1893-1972, m. Flossie Pattengail 1925, res. Flint, MI 1946).2,4
Census1900*	Dellcina and Frederick appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Richfield Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, enumerated 11 June 1900, as 34 yo farmer Frederick & 34 yo wife Della Andrix. Their 6 yo son Draper Andrix was listed as living with them.5
Census1910	Dellcina and Frederick appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Grant Twp., Gladwin Co., Michigan, enumerated 6 May 1910, as 43 yo farmer Fred & 40 yo wife Della Andrik. Their 18 yo farm laborer son Draper Andrik was listed as living with them.6
Death*	Dellcina died on 19 February 1913 in Grant Twp., Gladwin Co., Michigan, at age 47, of an illegible liver problem.3
Burial*	She was buried on 21 February 1913 at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin, Gladwin Co., Michigan. She is not listed at Find A Grave in this cemetery as of 08 Jan 2024.3

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Andrew R. Kershner¹

Last Edited

19 Jan 2024

Birth*	Andrew was born circa 1839 in Holmes Co., Ohio.2,3
Marriage*	He married Mary Magdalene Andrix, daughter of David Andrix and Lydia Ann Poats, on 19 January 1862 in Henry Co., Ohio. License dated 10 Jan 1862. Eight born & five living in the 1900 census. There are online claims that Andrew & Mary also had the following three children but no real evidence is provided: Jennie Kershner ( -b1901), Alice Kershner ( -b1901), and Andrew J Kershner (1911- ).1,4
Census1870*	Andrew and Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Napoleon P.O., Henry Co., Ohio, enumerated 1 August 1870, as 31 yo saloon keeper A & 28 yo Laine Kershner. Their children Kathryn "Katie" and Elizabeth H. "Lizzie" were listed as living with them.2
Death*	Andrew died before 4 June 1880 in Fulton Co., Ohio. Lena is a widow in the 1880 census of this date. Find A Grave says only 1880.5,3
Burial*	He was buried at Baker Cemetery in Delta, Fulton Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with Sarah M Riley, relationship uncertain. Based on other a different Kershner tombstone it's likely Sarah Riley was Andrew's wife at the time of his death.3

Children with Mary Magdalene Andrix:

Kathryn "Katie" Kershner2 b. 1866, d. 1931 Elizabeth H. "Lizzie" Kershner2 b. c 1869, d. 29 Jan 1954 George W. Kershner5 b. 22 Feb 1871, d. 26 Apr 1952 Zella Gay Kershner5 b. 18 Sep 1873, d. 6 Sep 1949 Adaline M. "Addie" Kershner6,5 b. 15 Apr 1875, d. 30 Dec 1962 Cordelia E. "Cord" Kershner5 b. c 1877

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Kathryn "Katie" Kershner¹

Father	Andrew R. Kershner1 b. c 1839, d. b 4 Jun 1880
Mother	Mary Magdalene Andrix1 b. 7 Mar 1842, d. 22 Apr 1914

Last Edited

12 Jan 2024

Birth*	Kathryn, daughter of Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, was born in 1866 in Ohio.2,1
Census1870	Kathryn appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Napoleon P.O., Henry Co., Ohio in the household of her parents, Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, as 3 yo Katie Kershner.1
Census1880	Kathryn appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Henry Co., Ohio in the household of her mother, Mary Magdalene Andrix, as 13 yo Catherine Kershner.3
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Wilder P. Bender on 22 February 1888 at Wood Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their children were Xenia Mae Bender (1888- , m1 David H Messenger Jr 1907, m2 Melvin R Baker 1919), Xenos Kershner Bender (1890- , first name Herivo?), and DeLane Thankful Bender (1892-1968, m. Edward Albert Vogt 1924).      Thankful & DeLane may be two separate people, Thankful born 1892, DeLane 1893. I think it unlikely since Thankful is in two censuses and Delane in none with parents. Thankful has an 1892 birth record; none found for DeLane. DeLane's marriage record clearly shows Wilder & Kathryn as her parents.4
Census1900*	Kathryn and Wilder appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Rushsylvania Village, Rushcreek Twp., Logan Co., Ohio, enumerated 22 June 1900, as 43 yo M. E. minister Wilder & 33 yo wife Catherine Bender. Their children 11 yo daughter Xena, 9 yo son Kershner, and 7 yo daughter Thankful Bender were listed as living with them, as well as one boarder.5
Census1910	Kathryn and Wilder appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Walton Twp., Eaton Co., Michigan, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 54 yo farmer Wilder P & 44 yo wife Kathyrn Bender. Their children 19 yo son Kershner and 17 yo daughter Thankfull Bender were listed as living with them.6
Marr-Divorce*	Kathryn was divorced from Wilder P. Bender at Michigan on 25 November 1911.7
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Stephen A. Douglas on 23 April 1922 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.8
Census1930*	Kathryn and Stephen appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Rose Twp., Oakland Co., Michigan, enumerated 4 April 1930, as 69 yo retiree A Stephen & 63 yo wife Kathryn Douglas.9
Death*	Kathryn died in 1931 in Wood Co., Ohio.2
Burial*	She was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.2

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Elizabeth H. "Lizzie" Kershner¹

Father	Andrew R. Kershner1 b. c 1839, d. b 4 Jun 1880
Mother	Mary Magdalene Andrix1 b. 7 Mar 1842, d. 22 Apr 1914

Last Edited

13 Jan 2024

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, was born circa 1869 in Ohio.1
Census1870	Elizabeth appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Napoleon P.O., Henry Co., Ohio in the household of her parents, Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, as 1 yo Lizzie Kershner.1
Census1880	Elizabeth appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Henry Co., Ohio in the household of her mother, Mary Magdalene Andrix, as 11 yo Elizabeth Kershner.2
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Arthur B. Murphey on 30 November 1893 at Wood Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Nellie F Murphey (c1895- , m. Phillip S Willis 1918, res. Toledo, OH 1954). The marriage license was issued 29 Nov.3
Census1900	Elizabeth appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Fostoria, Seneca Co., Ohio in the household of her mother, Mary Magdalene Andrix, as 31 yo widowed school teacher daughter Elizabeth Murphy.4
Census1910*	Elizabeth appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio, enumerated 21 April 1910, as 41 yo widowed public school teacher Elizabeth H Murphy. Her 15 yo daughter Nellie F Murphy was listed as living with her, as well as her 68 yo widowed mother Magdalene Kershner. Elizabeth is the 2nd head of household in this dwelling, the other being Charles E Cook. Daughter Nellie is also enumerated with Lizzie's brother George W Kershner.5
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Andrew J. Ketzenbarger on 11 June 1913 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. According to Find A Grave Andrew had previously married Rosella J Mercer (1859-1910).6,7
Occupation*	Elizabeth was a principal in the Bowling Green (Ohio) schools for 32 years.8
Census1920*	Elizabeth and Andrew appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 10 January 1920, as 64 yo retiree Andrew & 51 yo wife Elizabeth Ketzenbarger.9
Census1930	Elizabeth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Lucas Co., Ohio, as 61 yo widowed mother-in-law Elizabeth Ketzenbarger (indexed Ketzerberger) in the household of her son-in-law & daughter Philip F & Nellie Willis.10
Census1940	Elizabeth appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Washington Twp. (indexed Trilby), Lucas Co., Ohio, as 71 yo widowed mother-in-law Elizabeth Ketzenbarger (indexed Ketzenbuyn) in the household of her son-in-law & daughter Phil S & Nellie M Willis.11
Census1950	Elizabeth appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Lucas Co., Ohio, enumerated 20 April 1950, 81 yo widowed mother-in-law Elizabeth Ketzenbarger, her son-in-law & daughter Philip S & Nellie M Willis.12
Death*	Elizabeth died on 29 January 1954 at her home in Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, after a long illness.8
Burial*	She was buried on 1 February 1954 at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania, Lucas Co., Ohio. No memorial found at Find A Grave or BillionGraves on 12 Jan 2024.8

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George W. Kershner¹

Father	Andrew R. Kershner1 b. c 1839, d. b 4 Jun 1880
Mother	Mary Magdalene Andrix1 b. 7 Mar 1842, d. 22 Apr 1914

Last Edited

13 Jan 2024

Birth*	George, son of Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, was born on 22 February 1871 in Liberty Center, Henry Co., Ohio.2,3,1
Census1880	George appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Henry Co., Ohio in the household of her mother, Mary Magdalene Andrix, as 9 yo son George M Kershner.1
Marriage*	He married Viola Witmer Franks on 26 November 1896 in Wood Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their children were Helen M Kershner (1900-1928, m. Lee Euriah Parrish 1923), Andrew J Kershner (1911-b2001; sister Ruth's obit mentions a brother who died before her. He doesn't show in any censuses. Whether this was his name is unclear), and Ruth W Kershner (1912-2001, m. Carl Davis Montgomery 1932).      Find A Grave's date is 1897.4,3
Census1900*	George and Viola appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 29 yo grocer George W & 26 yo wife Viola W Kershner. Their 0.1 yo daughter Helen Kershner was listed as living with them.5
Census1910	George and Viola appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 22 April 1910, as 39 yo acetylene lights agent George W & 36 yo wife Violla W Kershner. Their 10 yo daughter Helen M Kershner was listed as living with them, as well as 15 yo niece Nellie F Murphy (who was enumerated twice - here and with her mother Elizabeth Kershner Murphey.)6
Census1920	George and Viola appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 8 January 1920, as 48 yo travelling salesman George W & 46 yo wife Violla W Kershner. Their daughters 19 yo Helen M and 7 yo Ruth W Kershner were listed as living with them.7
Census1930	George and Viola appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 16 April 1930, as 59 yo cotton goods house salesman George W & 56 yo wife Violla W Kershner. Their daughter 17 yo Ruth W Kershner was listed as living with them, as well as deceased daughter Helen's husband 35 yo widower Lee E Parrish and their son 1.9 yo Rodger K Parrish, as son-in-law and grandson respectively.8
Census1940	George appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio, as 68 yo widower brother-in-law Geo W Kershner in the household of his brother-in-law & sister Clifton Colfax Kerr and Zella Gay Kershner; as 66 yo retail dry goods merchant Clifton C & 66 yo wife Zella Kerr.9
Census1950*	George appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, as 79 yo widower father-in-law George W Kershner in the household of his son-in-law & daughter 45 yo retail appliance store owner Carl D & his 37 yo wife Ruth W Kerr.10
Death*	George died on 26 April 1952 at Marion City Hospital in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, at age 81, following a heart attack. Find A Grave says he died in Wood Co. but his obit clearly states Marion City Hospital.11,2,3
Burial*	He was buried on 29 April 1952 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.11,3

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Zella Gay Kershner^1,2

Father	Andrew R. Kershner2 b. c 1839, d. b 4 Jun 1880
Mother	Mary Magdalene Andrix2 b. 7 Mar 1842, d. 22 Apr 1914

Last Edited

13 Jan 2024

Birth*	Zella, daughter of Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, was born on 18 September 1873 in Ohio.1,2
Census1880	Zella appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Henry Co., Ohio in the household of her mother, Mary Magdalene Andrix, as 7 yo daughter Zella G Kershner.2
Marriage*	She married Clifton Colfax Kerr on 7 July 1897 in Seneca Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their children were George Herald Kerr (1898-1949, m. Irene C. M.), Esther Lillian Kerr (1903-1903), Adaline Meredith Kerr (1905-1962, m. Eugene R Heller 1923), Clifton Benjamin Kerr (1910-1984), and Robert Reed Kerr (1912-1975, m. Ethel Pearl McGrew 1937).      Zella shows 3 born with 2 living in the 1910 census.3,4,1
Census1900	Zella and Clifton appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 16 June 1900, as 28 yo grain merchant Clifton C & 26 yo wife Zella G Kerr. Their 1 yo son George H Kerr listed as living with them.5
Census1910	Zella and Clifton appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 18 April 1910, as 40 yo automobile salesman Cliff & 36 yo wife Stella Kerr. Their children 12 yo George H and 5 yo Meredith Kerr were listed as living with them, as well as Cliff's 64 yo widowed mother M Kerr.4
Census1920	Zella and Clifton appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, enumerated 5 January 1920, as 49 yo oil company salesman Clifton C & 47 yo wife Zella Kerr. Their children 21 yo George H, 15 yo Meredith A, 9 yo Clifton Jr, and 7 yo Robert R Kerr were listed as living with them, as well as one servant and eleven roomers.6
Census1930	Zella and Clifton appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 58 yo department store merchant Clifton C & 55 yo wife Zella G Kerr. Their children 19 yo Clifton B and 17 yo Robert R Kerr were listed as living with them, as well as Cliff's 46 yo divorced brother Frank Kerr and one lodger.7
Census1940*	Zella and Clifton appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 8 April 1940, as 66 yo retail dry goods merchant Clifton C & 66 yo wife Zella Kerr. Their 29 yo son Clifton B Kerr was listed as living with them, as well as Zella's 68 yo widower brother Geo W Kershner (as brother-in-law.)8
Death*	Zella died on 6 September 1949 in Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio, at age 75.1
Burial*	She was buried at Hockman Cemetery in McClure, Henry Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides no headstone photo.1

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Adaline M. "Addie" Kershner¹

Father	Andrew R. Kershner2,1 b. c 1839, d. b 4 Jun 1880
Mother	Mary Magdalene Andrix2,1 b. 7 Mar 1842, d. 22 Apr 1914

Last Edited

19 Jan 2024

Birth*	Adaline, daughter of Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, was born on 15 April 1875 in Ohio.3,1
Census1880	Adaline appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Henry Co., Ohio in the household of her mother, Mary Magdalene Andrix, as 5 yo daughter Addie M Kershner.1
Census1900	Adaline appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Fostoria, Seneca Co., Ohio in the household of her mother, Mary Magdalene Andrix, as 25 yo single school teacher daughter Adaline Kershner.4
Marriage*	She married Alexander L. Watson on 4 June 1907 in Wood Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Alfred Nelson Watson (1910-1988, m. Elizabeth Lucille Dixon).5
Census1910*	Adaline and Alexander appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, enumerated 27 April 1910, as 35 yo city fireman Alexander & 29 yo wife Adaline Watson.6
Census1920	Adaline and Alexander appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at 647 Wilson Ave., enumerated 12 January 1920, as 46 yo city fireman Alex L & 37 yo wife Adeline K Watson. Their 9 yo son Allfred N Watson was listed as living with them.7
Census1930	Adaline and Alexander appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, enumerated 4 April 1930, as 59 yo city fireman Alexander & 55 yo wife Adaline K Watson. Their 19 yo son Alfred N Watson was listed as living with them.8
Census1940	Adaline and Alexander appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Overbook Hills, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania, at 1408 Westwood, enumerated 21 June 1940, as 69 yo Alexander L & 65 yo wife Adeline K Watson. Location is indexed as Lower Merion but the handwritten city says Overbrook Hills.9
Census1950	Adaline and Alexander appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., Florida, at 519 N. J Street, enumerated 19 April 1950, as 79 yo Alexander L & 75 yo wife Adeline Watson.10
Residence*	Adaline resided in Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., Florida, on 1 February 1954, being mentioned in her sister Elizabeth Ketzenbarger's obit of this date.11
Death*	Adaline died on 30 December 1962 at age 87.3
Burial*	She was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides no headstone photo.3

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Cordelia E. "Cord" Kershner¹

Father	Andrew R. Kershner1 b. c 1839, d. b 4 Jun 1880
Mother	Mary Magdalene Andrix1 b. 7 Mar 1842, d. 22 Apr 1914

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Cordelia, daughter of Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, was born circa 1877 in Ohio.1
Census1880	Cordelia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Henry Co., Ohio in the household of her mother, Mary Magdalene Andrix, as 3 yo daughter Cord E Kershner.1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 19 January 2024 re marriage. She perhaps m. George Kissinger, Carl Montgomery, and/or Geo M Nye. Ancestry has records for children of all three men married to a Cordelia Kershner.

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Alexander L. Watson¹

Last Edited

14 Mar 2024

Birth*	Alexander was born on 4 March 1871.2
Milit-Service*	Alexander L. Watson served during the Spanish-American War circa 1898. This according to his Find A Grave memorial. I have no corroborating evidence at this time.2
Marriage*	He married Adaline M. "Addie" Kershner, daughter of Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, on 4 June 1907 in Wood Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Alfred Nelson Watson (1910-1988, m. Elizabeth Lucille Dixon).1
Census1910*	Alexander and Adaline appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, enumerated 27 April 1910, as 35 yo city fireman Alexander & 29 yo wife Adaline Watson.3
Census1920	Alexander and Adaline appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at 647 Wilson Ave., enumerated 12 January 1920, as 46 yo city fireman Alex L & 37 yo wife Adeline K Watson. Their 9 yo son Allfred N Watson was listed as living with them.4
Census1930	Alexander and Adaline appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, enumerated 4 April 1930, as 59 yo city fireman Alexander & 55 yo wife Adaline K Watson. Their 19 yo son Alfred N Watson was listed as living with them.5
Census1940	Alexander and Adaline appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Overbook Hills, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania, at 1408 Westwood, enumerated 21 June 1940, as 69 yo Alexander L & 65 yo wife Adeline K Watson. Location is indexed as Lower Merion but the handwritten city says Overbrook Hills.6
Census1950	Alexander and Adaline appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., Florida, at 519 N. J Street, enumerated 19 April 1950, as 79 yo Alexander L & 75 yo wife Adeline Watson.7
Death*	Alexander died on 31 July 1958 at age 87.2
Burial*	He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides no headstone photo.2

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Wilder P. Bender¹

Last Edited

12 Jan 2024

Birth*	Wilder was born in 1855.2
Marriage*	He married Kathryn "Katie" Kershner, daughter of Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, on 22 February 1888 in Wood Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their children were Xenia Mae Bender (1888- , m1 David H Messenger Jr 1907, m2 Melvin R Baker 1919), Xenos Kershner Bender (1890- , first name Herivo?), and DeLane Thankful Bender (1892-1968, m. Edward Albert Vogt 1924).      Thankful & DeLane may be two separate people, Thankful born 1892, DeLane 1893. I think it unlikely since Thankful is in two censuses and Delane in none with parents. Thankful has an 1892 birth record; none found for DeLane. DeLane's marriage record clearly shows Wilder & Kathryn as her parents.1
Census1900*	Wilder and Kathryn appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Rushsylvania Village, Rushcreek Twp., Logan Co., Ohio, enumerated 22 June 1900, as 43 yo M. E. minister Wilder & 33 yo wife Catherine Bender. Their children 11 yo daughter Xena, 9 yo son Kershner, and 7 yo daughter Thankful Bender were listed as living with them, as well as one boarder.3
Census1910	Wilder and Kathryn appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Walton Twp., Eaton Co., Michigan, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 54 yo farmer Wilder P & 44 yo wife Kathyrn Bender. Their children 19 yo son Kershner and 17 yo daughter Thankfull Bender were listed as living with them.4
Marr-Divorce*	Wilder was divorced from Kathryn "Katie" Kershner at Michigan on 25 November 1911.5
Death*	Wilder died in 1935.2
Burial*	He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.2

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Stephen A. Douglas¹

Last Edited

14 Mar 2024

Birth*	Stephen was born circa 1862 in Michigan.1
Marriage*	He married Kathryn "Katie" Kershner, daughter of Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, on 23 April 1922 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1
Census1930*	Stephen and Kathryn appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Rose Twp., Oakland Co., Michigan, enumerated 4 April 1930, as 69 yo retiree A Stephen & 63 yo wife Kathryn Douglas.2

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Arthur B. Murphey¹

Last Edited

12 Jan 2024

Birth*	Arthur was born on 15 December 1860, s/o Charles L Murphey & Martha S Adams. Spelling of his surname is sometimes Murphey, sometimes Murphy. Usually reliable sources have it both ways. The Smith Family tree at Ancestry claims his middle name was Bradley but provides no supporting evidence.2
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth H. "Lizzie" Kershner, daughter of Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, on 30 November 1893 in Wood Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Nellie F Murphey (c1895- , m. Phillip S Willis 1918, res. Toledo, OH 1954). The marriage license was issued 29 Nov.1
Death*	Arthur died on 16 June 1898 at age 37.2
Burial*	He was buried at Trenton Cemetery in Sunbury, Delaware Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides no headstone photo.2
Estate-Admin	His administration of estate began on 16 July 1898 at Wood Co., Ohio. This date his widow Elizabeth asked the court she be made executor of his estate. Only other heir was daughter Nellie, under 15 yo. Elizabeth's brother George provided surety along with two others. An Administrator's Bond was issued the same day.3

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Andrew J. Ketzenbarger¹

Last Edited

12 Jan 2024

Birth*	Andrew was born in 1855.2
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth H. "Lizzie" Kershner, daughter of Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, on 11 June 1913 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. According to Find A Grave Andrew had previously married Rosella J Mercer (1859-1910).1,2
Census1920*	Andrew and Elizabeth appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 10 January 1920, as 64 yo retiree Andrew & 51 yo wife Elizabeth Ketzenbarger.3
Death*	Andrew died in 1924.2
Burial*	He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides no headstone photo.2

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Viola Witmer Franks¹

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13 Jan 2024

Birth*	Viola was born on 18 August 1873, d/o Jacob M Franks & Elizabeta McConnel.2
Marriage*	She married George W. Kershner, son of Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, on 26 November 1896 in Wood Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their children were Helen M Kershner (1900-1928, m. Lee Euriah Parrish 1923), Andrew J Kershner (1911-b2001; sister Ruth's obit mentions a brother who died before her. He doesn't show in any censuses. Whether this was his name is unclear), and Ruth W Kershner (1912-2001, m. Carl Davis Montgomery 1932).      Find A Grave's date is 1897.3,1
Census1900*	Viola and George appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 29 yo grocer George W & 26 yo wife Viola W Kershner. Their 0.1 yo daughter Helen Kershner was listed as living with them.4
Census1910	Viola and George appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 22 April 1910, as 39 yo acetylene lights agent George W & 36 yo wife Violla W Kershner. Their 10 yo daughter Helen M Kershner was listed as living with them, as well as 15 yo niece Nellie F Murphy (who was enumerated twice - here and with her mother Elizabeth Kershner Murphey.)5
Census1920	Viola and George appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 8 January 1920, as 48 yo travelling salesman George W & 46 yo wife Violla W Kershner. Their daughters 19 yo Helen M and 7 yo Ruth W Kershner were listed as living with them.6
Census1930	Viola and George appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 16 April 1930, as 59 yo cotton goods house salesman George W & 56 yo wife Violla W Kershner. Their daughter 17 yo Ruth W Kershner was listed as living with them, as well as deceased daughter Helen's husband 35 yo widower Lee E Parrish and their son 1.9 yo Rodger K Parrish, as son-in-law and grandson respectively.7
Death*	Viola died on 10 April 1936 in Wood Co., Ohio, at age 62.2
Burial*	She was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.2

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Clifton Colfax Kerr¹

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13 Jan 2024

Birth*	Clifton was born on 12 November 1871 in Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio, s/o Benjamin Franklin Kerr & Anna Sally Pratt.2
Marriage*	He married Zella Gay Kershner, daughter of Andrew R. Kershner and Mary Magdalene Andrix, on 7 July 1897 in Seneca Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their children were George Herald Kerr (1898-1949, m. Irene C. M.), Esther Lillian Kerr (1903-1903), Adaline Meredith Kerr (1905-1962, m. Eugene R Heller 1923), Clifton Benjamin Kerr (1910-1984), and Robert Reed Kerr (1912-1975, m. Ethel Pearl McGrew 1937).      Zella shows 3 born with 2 living in the 1910 census.3,4,1
Census1900	Clifton and Zella appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 16 June 1900, as 28 yo grain merchant Clifton C & 26 yo wife Zella G Kerr. Their 1 yo son George H Kerr listed as living with them.5
Census1910	Clifton and Zella appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 18 April 1910, as 40 yo automobile salesman Cliff & 36 yo wife Stella Kerr. Their children 12 yo George H and 5 yo Meredith Kerr were listed as living with them, as well as Cliff's 64 yo widowed mother M Kerr.4
Census1920	Clifton and Zella appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, enumerated 5 January 1920, as 49 yo oil company salesman Clifton C & 47 yo wife Zella Kerr. Their children 21 yo George H, 15 yo Meredith A, 9 yo Clifton Jr, and 7 yo Robert R Kerr were listed as living with them, as well as one servant and eleven roomers.6
Census1930	Clifton and Zella appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 58 yo department store merchant Clifton C & 55 yo wife Zella G Kerr. Their children 19 yo Clifton B and 17 yo Robert R Kerr were listed as living with them, as well as Cliff's 46 yo divorced brother Frank Kerr and one lodger.7
Census1940*	Clifton and Zella appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 8 April 1940, as 66 yo retail dry goods merchant Clifton C & 66 yo wife Zella Kerr. Their 29 yo son Clifton B Kerr was listed as living with them, as well as Zella's 68 yo widower brother Geo W Kershner (as brother-in-law.)8
Death*	Clifton died on 16 January 1962 in Perryburg, Wood Co., Ohio, at age 90.2
Burial*	He was buried at Hockman Cemetery in McClure, Henry Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides no headstone photo but does have image of an obit.2

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James Sweet Ensminger¹

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1 Feb 2024

Birth*	James was born on 25 February 1844 in Van Buren, Hancock Co., Ohio.2
Milit-Service*	James Sweet Ensminger served as a Private with Co. D, 14th OVI during the Civil War from 4 September 1861 to 11 July 1865.2
Marriage*	He married Adaline Andrix, daughter of David Andrix and Lydia Ann Poats, on 22 April 1866 in Henry Co., Ohio.3,1
Census1870*	James and Adaline appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, enumerated 5 August 1870, as 27 yo day laborer J S & 20 yo Analine Ensinger. Their son Henry Michael was listed as living with them.4
Census1880	James and Adaline appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, enumerated 4 June 1880, as 36 yo laborer James & 32 yo Adaline Ensinger. Their daughter Pearl R. was listed as living with them.5
Census1900*	James appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 14 June 1900, as 56 yo widower landlord James S Ensminger. His daughter Pearl R. was listed as living with him.6
Census1910	James appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Grand Rapids Village, Wood Co., Ohio, as 66 yo brother-in-law James S Ensminger in the household of his son-in-law & daughter John A. Weirich and Pearl R. Ensminger; as 35 yo odd jobs day laborer John A & 32 yo wife Pearl Weirich.7
Death*	James died on 22 May 1910 in Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio, at age 66.2
Burial*	He was buried at Texas Cemetery in Texas, Henry Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with wife Adaline.2

Children with Adaline Andrix:

Henry Michael Ensminger4 b. 12 Feb 1869, d. 10 Sep 1870 Katie M. Ensminger8,9 b. 14 Apr 1871, d. 13 Mar 1873 Pearl R. Ensminger10,5 b. 1878, d. 17 Jun 1931

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Henry Michael Ensminger^1,2

Father	James Sweet Ensminger2 b. 25 Feb 1844, d. 22 May 1910
Mother	Adaline Andrix2 b. 31 Jan 1846, d. 10 Mar 1900

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1 Feb 2024

Birth*	Henry, son of James Sweet Ensminger and Adaline Andrix, was born on 12 February 1869 in Ohio.2,1
Census1870	Henry appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Henry Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, James Sweet Ensminger and Adaline Andrix, as 1 yo Michael Ensinger.2
Death*	Henry died on 10 September 1870 at age 1.1
Burial*	He was buried at Texas Cemetery in Texas, Henry Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with sister Katie M Ensminger.1

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Pearl R. Ensminger¹

Father	James Sweet Ensminger2,3 b. 25 Feb 1844, d. 22 May 1910
Mother	Adaline Andrix2,3 b. 31 Jan 1846, d. 10 Mar 1900

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1 Feb 2024

Birth*	Pearl, daughter of James Sweet Ensminger and Adaline Andrix, was born in 1878 in Ohio.3,4
Census1880	Pearl appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Henry Co., Ohio in the household of her parents, James Sweet Ensminger and Adaline Andrix, as 2 yo Pearl Ensinger.3
Marriage*	She married John A. Weirich on 1 April 1894 in Wood Co., Ohio. Married 6 years with 0 born and 0 living in the 1900 census.5,1,4
Census1900	Pearl appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Ohio in the household of her father, James Sweet Ensminger, as 22 yo married daughter Pearl R Weirich. Pearl's husband 25 yo farm laborer John Weirich was living with them as son-in-law.1
Census1910*	Pearl and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Grand Rapids Village, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 35 yo odd jobs day laborer John A & 32 yo wife Pearl Weirich. Pearl's 66 yo father James S Ensminger was listed as living with them, as brother-in-law rather than father-in-law.6
Census1920	Pearl and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Grand Rapids Village, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 15 January 1920, as 44 yo school janitor John & 41 yo wife Pearl Werich.7
Death*	Pearl died on 17 June 1931 in Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, of acute myocarditis.8,4
Burial*	She was buried at Texas Cemetery in Texas, Henry Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with husband John A Weirich.4

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John A. Weirich^1,2

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14 Mar 2024

Birth*	John was born on 31 January 1875 in Colton, Henry Co., Ohio, s/o Frank & Mahala Weirick.3,2,1
Marriage*	He married Pearl R. Ensminger, daughter of James Sweet Ensminger and Adaline Andrix, on 1 April 1894 in Wood Co., Ohio. Married 6 years with 0 born and 0 living in the 1900 census.4,2,5
Census1910*	John and Pearl appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Grand Rapids Village, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 35 yo odd jobs day laborer John A & 32 yo wife Pearl Weirich. Pearl's 66 yo father James S Ensminger was listed as living with them, as brother-in-law rather than father-in-law.6
Census1920	John and Pearl appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Grand Rapids Village, Wood Co., Ohio, enumerated 15 January 1920, as 44 yo school janitor John & 41 yo wife Pearl Werich.7
Death*	John died on 18 November 1946 at Maumee Valley Hospital in Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 71, 'due to complications' (doesn't what of what).3,1
Burial*	He was buried on 22 November 1946 at Texas Cemetery in Texas, Henry Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with wife Pearl Weirich.3,1

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Katie M. Ensminger¹

Father	James Sweet Ensminger2,1 b. 25 Feb 1844, d. 22 May 1910
Mother	Adaline Andrix2,1 b. 31 Jan 1846, d. 10 Mar 1900

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14 Mar 2024

Birth*	Katie, daughter of James Sweet Ensminger and Adaline Andrix, was born on 14 April 1871 in Washington Twp., Henry Co., Ohio. Her headstone says 1871, her birth record says 1872. They agree on 14 April.3,1
Death*	Katie died on 13 March 1873 at age 1.1
Burial*	She was buried at Texas Cemetery in Texas, Henry Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with brother Henry M Ensminger.1

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Raymond R. Bortel¹

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5 Feb 2024

Birth*	Raymond was born circa 29 January 1848 in Beavercreek, Greene Co., Ohio. Age at death on his headstone appears to read 56y 5m 3d which works out to a birthdate of 29 Jan 1848. He has two Find A Grave memorials which disagree on birthdate and location. One says born Michigan, the other Henry Co., Ohio. The birthdate discrepancy is between Jan 1848 and 30 Jan 1846. If age at death is correct then it was definitely 1848.2,3,4,5,6
Milit-Service*	Raymond R. Bortel served with Co. B, 144th (184th?) Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War circa 1862.6
Marriage*	He married Lydia Ann Andrix, daughter of David Andrix and Lydia Ann Poats, on 5 December 1866 in Henry Co., Ohio. The 1900 census shows 12 born with 8 living. The 4 deceased children were infant daughters A, B, C, and son Delbert U Bortel. The 8 living were Harvey, George, James, Zelma, Margaret, Catherine, Ada/Mary, and Clifford.      The only potential hiccup in this list is Ada/Mary. She's enumerated as 11 yo Ada M in the 1900 census, suggesting a birthyear ca. 1889. FamilySearch's Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003 dB has a listing for a Mary Bortel, b. 08 Jan 1889 in Henry Co., Ohio, d/o Raymond Bortel and Lydia Hudrix. So Ada Mary Bortel appears to have been her name. You'll find the middle name listed as Mae at times; also Mae Bortel as a separate person. Both are incorrect in my opinion.7,1
Census1870*	Raymond and Lydia appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, enumerated 13 August 1870, as 22 yo day laborer R & 23 yo Lydia Bortel. Their children Harvey Burt and George Washington were listed as living with them.3
Census1880	Raymond and Lydia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, enumerated 2 June 1880, as 32 yo laborer Raymond R & 32 yo Lydia A Bortel. Their children Harvey Burt, George Washington, James A. and Zelma Gay "Zella" were listed as living with them.4
Census1900	Raymond and Lydia appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 52 yo day laborer Raymond R & 52 yo wife Lydia A Bartell. Their children Addis Mae "Ada", Clifford Raymond and Catherine Belle were listed as living with them.8
Census1900	Raymond appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Henry Co., Ohio, as a neighbor of his son-in-law & daughter Darius Morehead and Margaret May "Maggie" Bortel, who lived two doors below.9
Death*	Raymond died on 2 July 1904 in Texas, Henry Co., Ohio.5
Burial*	He was buried at Texas Cemetery in Texas, Henry Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with Delbert U Bortel (1874-1875).5

Children with Lydia Ann Andrix:

infant daughter "A" Bortel10 infant daughter "B" Bortel11 infant daughter "C" Bortel12 Rev. Harvey Burt Bortel13,3 b. 21 Aug 1867, d. 27 Sep 1926 George Washington Bortel Sr.14,3 b. 21 Nov 1869, d. 10 Aug 1946 James A. Bortel15,16 b. 11 Apr 1872, d. 14 Dec 1950 Delbert U. Bortel17 b. Jan 1875, d. 14 Sep 1875 Zelma Gay "Zella" Bortel4 b. 25 Jul 1875, d. 8 Dec 1936 Margaret May "Maggie" Bortel18,19 b. 20 Jun 1880, d. 30 Oct 1955 Catherine Belle Bortel20,8 b. 21 Jul 1882, d. 1 Feb 1952 Addis Mae "Ada" Bortel21,22,8 b. fr 7 Oct 1888 - 8 Jan 1889, d. 13 Apr 1930 Clifford Raymond Bortel23,8 b. 5 Apr 1892, d. 20 Dec 1977

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infant daughter "A" Bortel¹

Father	Raymond R. Bortel1 b. c 29 Jan 1848, d. 2 Jul 1904
Mother	Lydia Ann Andrix1 b. c 1 Jan 1848, d. 23 Dec 1919

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5 Feb 2024

Birth*	Infant, daughter of Raymond R. Bortel and Lydia Ann Andrix, was born. She doesn't show in any census so no telling where she fit into the order of births of her siblings.1
Burial*	She was buried at Texas Cemetery in Texas, Henry Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with two sisters unnamed.1

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infant daughter "B" Bortel¹

Father	Raymond R. Bortel1 b. c 29 Jan 1848, d. 2 Jul 1904
Mother	Lydia Ann Andrix1 b. c 1 Jan 1848, d. 23 Dec 1919

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5 Feb 2024

Birth*	Infant, daughter of Raymond R. Bortel and Lydia Ann Andrix, was born. She doesn't show in any census so no telling where she fit into the order of births of her siblings.1
Burial*	She was buried at Texas Cemetery in Texas, Henry Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with two sisters unnamed.1

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infant daughter "C" Bortel¹

Father	Raymond R. Bortel1 b. c 29 Jan 1848, d. 2 Jul 1904
Mother	Lydia Ann Andrix1 b. c 1 Jan 1848, d. 23 Dec 1919

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5 Feb 2024

Birth*	Infant, daughter of Raymond R. Bortel and Lydia Ann Andrix, was born. She doesn't show in any census so no telling where she fit into the order of births of her siblings.1
Burial*	She was buried at Texas Cemetery in Texas, Henry Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with two sisters unnamed.1

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Rev. Harvey Burt Bortel^1,2

Father	Raymond R. Bortel3,4 b. c 29 Jan 1848, d. 2 Jul 1904
Mother	Lydia Ann Andrix3,4 b. c 1 Jan 1848, d. 23 Dec 1919

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29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Harvey, son of Raymond R. Bortel and Lydia Ann Andrix, was born on 21 August 1867 in Texas, Henry Co., Ohio.2,4
Census1870	Harvey appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Henry Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, Raymond R. Bortel and Lydia Ann Andrix, as 2 yo Harvey Bortel.4
Census1880	Harvey appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Henry Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, Raymond R. Bortel and Lydia Ann Andrix, as 13 yo son Harvey Bortel.5
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Alice Gertrude Flohre on 11 September 1894 at Clark Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their only children were Paul Flohre Bortel (1895-1957) and Raymond F Bortel (c1899- ).6
Milit-Service*	Rev. Harvey Burt Bortel served as a Private with Co. M, 3rd Regt., Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish American War circa 1898. An invalid's pension was approved to be paid to his m3 widow Jessie A Bortel on 26 Mar 1927.7,2
Census1900*	Harvey and Alice appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Brainord, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, enumerated 9 June 1900, as 32 yo (occ unreadable) Hervy(?) B & 25 yo Alice G Bortel. Their children 4 yo Paul F and 1 yo Raymond F Bortel were listed as living with them.8
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 2 February 2024 re FSTrees. Harvey's FamilySearch Trees entry (ID L5Y3-LK7) claims he m2 Luella A. Carter on 28 Mar 1904 in Wright Co., Minnesota. No evidence is provided in support of this claim. Ancestry's Minnesota, U.S., Marriages Index, 1849-1950 dB has no record of this marriage. FamilySearch's Minnesota Marriages, 1849-1950 dB also has no matching record.
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Nora Coleman on 15 September 1906 at Defiance Co., Ohio. Nora's surname was Hanenkrath when she married Harvey.9
Census1910*	Harvey and Nora appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Couderay, Sawyer Co., Wisconsin, enumerated 13 April 1910, as 42 yo clergyman & farmer Harvey B & 27 yo wife Norah C Bortel. Harvey's 14 yo son Paul F Bortel was listed as living with them.10
Marriage*	His third marriage was to Jessie Avis Patten on 19 December 1914 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota. My preliminary research suggests their children were Theodore Raymond Bortel (1916-1997, injured in crash that killed his father, m. Rose E Beetham 1943), Harvey Burt Bortel Jr (1919-1981, perhaps injured in crash that killed his father, contradictory news reports, m. Mary Lee Hamby), and Jessie Flanders Bortel (1921-2012, perhaps m. Mary Madeline Baker, m. Billye C Espejo 1968).11
Census1920*	Harvey and Jessie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Burnsville Twp., Dakota Co., Minnesota, enumerated 11 February 1920, as 52 yo truck farmer Harvy B & 38 yo wife Jessie A Bortel. Their children 3.8 yo Theodore R & 0.5 yo Harvey B Bortel were listed as living with them, as well as Jessie's 6.5? yo son John Smith, as step-son.12
Occupation*	Harvey was a Federal Prohibition Agent on 20 January 1921 at Anoka Co., Minnesota. Mug shot photos included with his ID card.13
Death*	Harvey died on 27 September 1926 at Tremont Hospital in Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, at age 59, of injuries suffered in auto-train crash.14,1,2
Burial*	He was buried on 29 September 1926 at Dexter City Cemetery in Jefferson Twp., Nobel Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides headstone photo and bio info from an obit.15,2

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