>From the Flora, Indiana, newspaper about 1925: "MRS MONROE LANDIS DIES AFTER AN EXTENDED ILLNESS. "Following a lingering illness with a complication of diseases Mrs Jennie Landis, wife of Monroe Landis and highly esteemed local lady, died at the family home in this city at 9:30 Wednesday morning. Although she had been ailing for the past few years her last illness was of only about two months' duration. "Funeral services were held yesterday (Friday) afternoon at the First Brethren church, the pastor, Rev. Frank Coleman, officiating. Interment was made in Maple Lawn cemetery. "Jennie V Flora, one of nine children of Lewis and Rebecca Flora, was born just east of Bringhurst on October 3, 1871, making her at the time of her demise 54 years, 8 months and 6 days of age. Her death is the first of the nine children. "On August 5 1894 she was united in marriage to Monroe Landis. To this union were born three children, all of whom with the husband are still living. They are: Mrs Fred Wheeler of this city; Homer, of Cleveland, Ohio; and Ralph, also of Flora, formerly of Star, NC. She also leaves three brothers and five sisters to mourn her departure, as follows: Mrs C N Wilson and Mrs Fanny Craig of this city; Mrs Lewis Gardner and Mrs George Woods of Logansport; Mrs Jesse C Burns of South Bend; Dr Jesse Flora and Nor Flora of Kokomo, and Dr B O Flora of Darlington. "All of deceased's life with the exception of a year or two had been spent in Carroll county. She had been a member of the First Brethren church for several years." **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)

undated newspaper clipping (about 1925) from Flora, Indiana, newspaper: "JOHN M HUMBERD, WELL KNOWN LOCAL CITIZEN, SUCCUMBS. "Following a lengthy illness, John M Humberd, well known and high respected local resident, died at his home on East Columbia street Tuesday. Last summer he contracted pneumonia and for several weeks was in a grave condition. Finally he practically recovered and for some time had been able to be up and about the home. Again he was stricken with the malady and, with his body in a still weakened condition, he was unable to combat it. Funeral services were held at the First Brethren church Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Frank G Coleman. Interment was made in Maple Lawn cemetery. "John M Humberd, son of Samuel and Lucinda Humberd, was born on the old Humberd homestead southeast of the city on July 20, 1866, and was at his demise 59 years, 5 months and 9 days of age. "His life for the most part had been spent in Carroll county and the last sixteen years he and his family had made Flora their residence. On September 4, 1889, he was married to Miss Phoebe A Flora. To this union were born six children, three having died in infancy. The living are: Russell I Humberd of Ashland College, Ashland, Ohio; Mrs. Virgil Stinebaugh, of Delphia; and Miss Neva, at home, an employe at the local postoffice. Besides the wife and children he also leaves on brother, four sisters and a foster brother, as follows: Mrs C A Welty, Mrs Edward Walker, Mrs Wilbur Richardson, all of near Flora; Mrs Nancy Miller of Hagerstown, Ind.; Rev I A Humberd of North Little Rock, Arkansas; and Charles Pope, of Flora. Five grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends are also left to mourn the passing of this fine man. "For the past thirty years he had been a member of the Flora First Brethren church and the last 25 years had served as one of its deacons." **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)

Jennie died 9 June 1926 according to the longevity figures shown below, not in 1925. KTompk7744@aol.com wrote: >From the Flora, Indiana, newspaper about 1925: "MRS MONROE LANDIS DIES AFTER AN EXTENDED ILLNESS. "Following a lingering illness with a complication of diseases Mrs Jennie Landis, wife of Monroe Landis and highly esteemed local lady, died at the family home in this city at 9:30 Wednesday morning. Although she had been ailing for the past few years her last illness was of only about two months' duration. "Funeral services were held yesterday (Friday) afternoon at the First Brethren church, the pastor, Rev. Frank Coleman, officiating. Interment was made in Maple Lawn cemetery. "Jennie V Flora, one of nine children of Lewis and Rebecca Flora, was born just east of Bringhurst on October 3, 1871, making her at the time of her demise 54 years, 8 months and 6 days of age.

Jan & Mary Jo, Thanks for the information on Catherine Bennett Overholser. I have often wondered about her and her sister Rosanna who married Joseph Flora. I think they stayed fairly close to one another throughout their lives. Connie -----Original Message----- From: brethren-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:brethren-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Jan Sanford Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:50 PM To: brethren@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BRE] Another Overholser found (Catherine Overholser Trent) Susanna OVERHOLSER, b. 20 Aug 1823 in Montgomery County, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob & Catharine "Caty" (Bennett) OVERHOLSER, married first, 7 Feb 1841, in Montgomery Co, OH; David Mishler JOHN, b. 20 Oct 1821, son of David Asher & Mary (MISHLER) JOHN, d 26 Mar 1861in Huntington County, Indiana. They had eight children. Susanna married second, Stephen C. ULREY, b. 9 May 1823, d. 29 Apr 1903 in Kosciusko County, Indiana, 30 Aug 1866 {Bk D pg 171}, no children. I do not have in my data where Susanna is buried or an obit for her..... would love to get this info... Photo of Susanna (OVERHOLSER) (JOHN) ULREY is in book "Early Brethren Families in the Eel River Congregation in Kosciusko & Wabash Counties, Indiana" by Lester H. Binnie, 1990 on page 148. I believe this book can still be purchased from the Kosciusko Co, IN Genealogical Society. Jan Sanford ----- Original Message ----- From: <mjvepley@calcon.net> To: <brethren@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:54 AM Subject: Re: [BRE] Another Overholser found (Catherine Overholser Trent) > Good Morning! > Regarding this second Catherine OVERHOLSER ... I've been told she is > the d/o Jacob and Catherine (BENNETT) OVERHOLSER (of which I have NO > proof, however) ... but that she was born in Ohio, 1823. She went on > to marry a man with the last name of "JOHN" (1818-1866) ... she had a > couple of children who died in infancy. Then in late August, the > 29th or 30th of 1866, she married for a second time to Stephen C. > ULREY (1823-1903), widower of Polly (HEETER) ULREY (1823-1865). > There were no children from this second marriage. > Catherine (OVERHOLSER) JOHN ULREY is buried with her first husband; > Stephen C. ULREY is buried in Indiana, with Polly. > Mary Jo > >> Does anyone know if Jacob and Catherine (Bennett) Overholster (or >> Overholser) were the parents of this Catherine Overholser, born in > Preble County Ohio in 1825? >> > > > > ------------------------ > Search the Archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/BRETHREN > ------------------------ > Support Our Sponsoring Agency > The Fellowship Of Brethren Genealogists (FOBG) > For further information contact Ron McAdams mailto:McAdamsr@hotmail.com > ------------------------ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BRETHREN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------ Search the Archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/BRETHREN ------------------------ Support Our Sponsoring Agency The Fellowship Of Brethren Genealogists (FOBG) For further information contact Ron McAdams mailto:McAdamsr@hotmail.com ------------------------ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BRETHREN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Wayne, What channels do I go through on Internet, to obtain information on this Martin Hoover? Thanks, Shirley Frick > I thought I would pass along a bit of wisdom for anyone who > descends from Martin Hoover (1750-1816). This would be the Martin > Hoover who traces his roots back through Bedford county, > Pennsylvania (Morrison's Cove) to Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. > Martin Hoover died in Jefferson township, Montgomery county, Ohio > and was the father of some eighteen children. I will not go into > whether any of his children preceded him in death; that is all > available on the Internet. > > Some of the people out there are arbitrarily assigning a middle > name of Good for he and his brothers. Understanding that this is > possible there is also not a shred of evidence to support this > thought. > > However there is evidence that Martin Hoover himself did have a > middle name. Last October I took the time to scan the contents of > Martin's estate records while on vacation in the Dayton, Ohio area. > I am now almost complete with the process. > > On one receipt, dated June 11, 1824, a Daniel Miller > acknowledged his receipt of money from the estate executor, Aaron > Miller. This receipt is witnessed by a Benjamin Miller. I leave it > up to researchers to figure who the Millers were. My bit of wisdom > is what Daniel Miller had to say. He stated, and it is clearly > written on the receipt, "of the estate of Martin P Hoover Decd". > > So there is evidence that Martin Hoover did have a middle name. > > Wayne Webb

Susanna OVERHOLSER, b. 20 Aug 1823 in Montgomery County, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob & Catharine "Caty" (Bennett) OVERHOLSER, married first, 7 Feb 1841, in Montgomery Co, OH; David Mishler JOHN, b. 20 Oct 1821, son of David Asher & Mary (MISHLER) JOHN, d 26 Mar 1861in Huntington County, Indiana. They had eight children. Susanna married second, Stephen C. ULREY, b. 9 May 1823, d. 29 Apr 1903 in Kosciusko County, Indiana, 30 Aug 1866 {Bk D pg 171}, no children. I do not have in my data where Susanna is buried or an obit for her..... would love to get this info... Photo of Susanna (OVERHOLSER) (JOHN) ULREY is in book "Early Brethren Families in the Eel River Congregation in Kosciusko & Wabash Counties, Indiana" by Lester H. Binnie, 1990 on page 148. I believe this book can still be purchased from the Kosciusko Co, IN Genealogical Society. Jan Sanford ----- Original Message ----- From: <mjvepley@calcon.net> To: <brethren@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:54 AM Subject: Re: [BRE] Another Overholser found (Catherine Overholser Trent) > Good Morning! > Regarding this second Catherine OVERHOLSER ... I've been told she is > the d/o Jacob and Catherine (BENNETT) OVERHOLSER (of which I have NO > proof, however) ... but that she was born in Ohio, 1823. She went on > to marry a man with the last name of "JOHN" (1818-1866) ... she had a > couple of children who died in infancy. Then in late August, the > 29th or 30th of 1866, she married for a second time to Stephen C. > ULREY (1823-1903), widower of Polly (HEETER) ULREY (1823-1865). > There were no children from this second marriage. > Catherine (OVERHOLSER) JOHN ULREY is buried with her first husband; > Stephen C. ULREY is buried in Indiana, with Polly. > Mary Jo > >> Does anyone know if Jacob and Catherine (Bennett) Overholster (or >> Overholser) were the parents of this Catherine Overholser, born in > Preble County Ohio in 1825? >> > > > > ------------------------ > Search the Archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/BRETHREN > ------------------------ > Support Our Sponsoring Agency > The Fellowship Of Brethren Genealogists (FOBG) > For further information contact Ron McAdams mailto:McAdamsr@hotmail.com > ------------------------ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BRETHREN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

In my Snowberger data I have Daniel B. Snowberger 1800-1841 Bedford Co Pa m. Christina Hoover 1804-1887 Do you know who her parents were? Thank You. D.O.Sink ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wayne Webb" <SpiWebb@aol.com> To: "Brethren Mailing List" <brethren@rootsweb.com>; <montgomery_co_oh@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:29 AM Subject: [BRE] Martin Hoover (1750-1816) > Morning List, > > I thought I would pass along a bit of wisdom for anyone who descends from Martin Hoover (1750-1816). This would be the Martin Hoover who traces his roots back through Bedford county, Pennsylvania (Morrison's Cove) to Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Martin Hoover died in Jefferson township, Montgomery county, Ohio and was the father of some eighteen children. I will not go into whether any of his children preceded him in death; that is all available on the Internet. > > Some of the people out there are arbitrarily assigning a middle name of Good for he and his brothers. Understanding that this is possible there is also not a shred of evidence to support this thought. > > However there is evidence that Martin Hoover himself did have a middle name. Last October I took the time to scan the contents of Martin's estate records while on vacation in the Dayton, Ohio area. I am now almost complete with the process. > > On one receipt, dated June 11, 1824, a Daniel Miller acknowledged his receipt of money from the estate executor, Aaron Miller. This receipt is witnessed by a Benjamin Miller. I leave it up to researchers to figure who the Millers were. My bit of wisdom is what Daniel Miller had to say. He stated, and it is clearly written on the receipt, "of the estate of Martin P Hoover Decd". > > So there is evidence that Martin Hoover did have a middle name. > > Wayne Webb > > ------------------------ > Search the Archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/BRETHREN > ------------------------ > Support Our Sponsoring Agency > The Fellowship Of Brethren Genealogists (FOBG) > For further information contact Ron McAdams mailto:McAdamsr@hotmail.com > ------------------------ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BRETHREN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Morning List, I thought I would pass along a bit of wisdom for anyone who descends from Martin Hoover (1750-1816). This would be the Martin Hoover who traces his roots back through Bedford county, Pennsylvania (Morrison's Cove) to Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Martin Hoover died in Jefferson township, Montgomery county, Ohio and was the father of some eighteen children. I will not go into whether any of his children preceded him in death; that is all available on the Internet. Some of the people out there are arbitrarily assigning a middle name of Good for he and his brothers. Understanding that this is possible there is also not a shred of evidence to support this thought. However there is evidence that Martin Hoover himself did have a middle name. Last October I took the time to scan the contents of Martin's estate records while on vacation in the Dayton, Ohio area. I am now almost complete with the process. On one receipt, dated June 11, 1824, a Daniel Miller acknowledged his receipt of money from the estate executor, Aaron Miller. This receipt is witnessed by a Benjamin Miller. I leave it up to researchers to figure who the Millers were. My bit of wisdom is what Daniel Miller had to say. He stated, and it is clearly written on the receipt, "of the estate of Martin P Hoover Decd". So there is evidence that Martin Hoover did have a middle name. Wayne Webb

undated obituary from Flora, Indiana, newspaper: "PROMINENT GERMAN CITIZEN DIES HOME IN THIS CITY. "Lee Eckerle, the well known German blacksmith and one of the most highly esteemed residents of the city, died at his home on South Division street Thursday morning at 4:30 from cancer of the bowels, after an illness which began last holidays. He had been enjoying excellent health for one of his age until then and was, apparently, destined to enjoy many happy years more. His decline has been very marked. While at times he seemingly improved a little, the general tendency was down, down, to death. He realized for several months that his case was a hopeless one and had long ago made every arrangement for his departure. While waiting for the end he bore his sufferings with great patience and christian fortitude, and when the flickering spark of life went out early Thursday morning, Flora lost one of her best citizens. "He was of that industrious, honest and frugal German stock whose word was as good as his bond. His promises did not need to be in black and white. They were good in the absence of all proof. His genial good nature will be missed in the home, the church and society. "Leopold Eckerle, of a family of eleven brothers and sisters and three half-sisters, was born near the River Rhine in Germany November 15, 1836. He came with other members of the family to America, casting a last look back on his birth place Christmas Day, 1854. "He came first to Cincinnati, where he worked for about three years in the blacksmith ____s. The environments of his surroundings were a little too tough for him and in October, 1856, he 'hiked' over into Union county, Indiana, where he obtained a job with a country blacksmith, named Mallory. He could not speak the English language and the job was obtained by signs and showing 'the boss' what he could do with his hammer. "On March 20th, 1862, he was married to Nancy June Mallory, a daughter of 'the boss' who taught him to read and write English. He later started a shop of his own with only his honesty behind him, Lybrooks, Harts and Allens of that neighborhood staking him and taking their pay in work. He soon built up a big business and made money. It was here that his eight children were born and was perhaps the time that was looked back on in his declining years. In 1874 the family moved to Cass county and from there to Flora in 1898. "The first wife having died, he married Justine Smith in Cass county in 1883. She survived but a few years, after _______ _____________________________ Elizabeth Bechtelheimer August 14, 1894. "After coming to Flora, he followed his trade until about three or four years ago, when he retired from what was a large business, leaving it to his son, William. His frugality had made him independent and he retired that he might enjoy the few remaining years of his life. "He had been a member of the Church of the Brethren since 1868, and a deacon in the church since 1880, and one of the pillars of the church. "He is survived by three sons, Frank of Lanark, Ill; Charlie, of Oak Park, Ill; and William of Flora; and three daughters, Mrs Allen Snyder and Mrs Dennis Murphy, of Deacon; and Mrs E L Colvin, east of Bringhurst. They are also 18 grand- children and 1 great-grandson. "The funeral will be held at the Church of the Brethren tomorrow, Sunday morning, at 9:30 o'clock, by Rev G B Heeter, of Burnetts Creek. Interment in Hoover's Cemetery in Cass county." **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)

>From the Flora, Indiana, newspaper (undated): "JOHN HARTER, WELL RESPECTED CITIZEN, IS BECKONED AWAY. "Friends of John Harter, one of the city's oldest and most highly esteemed residents, were grievously shocked about seven o'clock Thursday evening of last week when it became known that he had expired suddenly about 6:30 with heart trouble at his home on South Division street. His last sickness was perhaps of not over thirty or forty-five minutes' duration, although for a couple weeks prior to his death he had been accustomed to dizzy and smothering spells. "The day previous he had assisted his children in helping to clean up his home, which he seemed to enjoy to the fullest extent. Thursday afternoon he had been around the home apparently in his usual health. In the evening he had gone to the barnlot to feed his horse and chickens and to gather the eggs. Upon returning to the house he had paused to chat and joke for a few minutes with a neighbor, Samuel Miller, who was at the rear of his residence. He then went into the house, where he was informed by his wife that the supper was ready. Instead of going to the supper table, however, he complained that he was not feeling very well and went into the bed room, where he laid down on a bed, his clothing and shoes still on. Shortly, Mrs. Harter went into the room and, seeing that he was ill, a physician was notified. The physician at once saw that his life was fast ebbing and gave him a stimulant but nothing could be done and at about 6:30 he closed his eyes in that last long sleep. So sudden had been the end that even many close relatives had not learned of his illness. "Funeral services were held at the Church of the Brethren Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev A P Musselman, and Rev A G Crosswhite of Peru, a former pastor. Interment was made in Maple Lawn. "John Harter, oldest of seven children of Lewis and Catherine Myer Harter, was born in Carroll County, two miles northwest of Flora, on April 2, 1837, on a farm which his grandfather, David Harter, had homesteaded in 1827. His parents were both natives of Ohio who emigrated to Indiana in its primeval state. At his death the subject of this article was past 88 years of age. "The educational privileges of Mr Harter were quite limited but by reading and close observation he became a well informed and intelligent man. At the age of 22 he left home and began the cultivation of a rented farm, finally accumulating 300 acres of fertile land. At the time of his demise he still owned 200 acres. "On January 10, 1861, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Eikenberry and they had shared each others joys and sorrows for over 64 years. Four years ago they observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary at the family home, surrounded by their children and families. To the union were born nine children. "The oldest to the youngest are: Joseph L of Olivet, Michigan; Martin, of Nappanee; William and Mrs Emma Brubaker of this city; Mrs Ellen Cripe of Miami, Florida; Mrs Rebecca Crume, of this city; Mrs. Susie Sink, of Delphi; Franklin, deceased; and Reuben, of north of town. All with the exception of Joseph were present at the last sad rites of the father. He also leaves 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Two grand- children had preceded him. "Deceased was one of the sturdy pioneers of this community, being a child of the second family to live in Jackson township. What is now the west portion of Flora and which is known as the Harter addition, was once his farm, on which he labored, even clearing much of the land from its wild forests that it might be cultivated. "His early boyhood was full of interesting epocs. He saw this country when it was a dense woods, with here and there a trail cut through the wilderness. He had known the hardships of the early pioneers. Often he had taken a big wagon and oxen and journeyed to Lafayette to bring back flour and a feed supply for his father's, as well as the neighboring families, and had gone to Michigan City, a several days' drive, to bring home salt and other commodities. "He had, in his early days, played with the Indians, who at that time had a settlement on Wild Cat near Cutler. He had seen them come to the home of his parents to trade or to borrow a big kettle, which they would almost always bring back the following day. He had had the opportunity of hunting deer, wolves and other wild game that was so prevalent at that time. He had often told of these hunts and said that the last deer he had ever killed was in the Mountain vicinity northeast of Flora. He had witnessed the transfiguration of these big woods into fertile fields with their fields waving high with golden grain and tasseled corn. In fact it had been privileged him to see all the changes that have come about in Carroll county for almost four-score years. "He had always been of robust physique and health. Only three times in his long span of life had he known the meaning of a doctor's visit to his home. The first was twenty-five years ago; the second about three years ago when he fell at his home and was hurt; and the last time was last Thursday evening. "He moved from what is now the west part of FLora to the old Harter homestead, which now comes into possession of his heirs, just a year before the railroad was built through this city. Flora at that time was practically unknown. After moving to the farm he remained until about eighteen years ago when he and his companion retired, moving to this city, which has since been their home. He was always known as being hale and hearty physically. "He was ever an active figure in the community. In politics he was a staunch Republican, although always fair to those of opposite faith. Hunting and fishing were ever his delight, even to his last days. On the Monday previous to his death, in company with Lewis Harter, another resident of past 80 years of age, he had gone to the gravel pit east of town and made a nice catch. He loved, inf act, the wild outdoors. The duties of home were a constant pleasure, too, for he loved the fireside and all that pertained to it. "His desirse for the house of God were constant and he loved to assemble in worship. For almost 45 years he and his wife had been members of the Church of the Brethren. To this faith he had always been faithful. His life speaks for itself --- he has been a good father and husband; he loved and cherished the things eternal; his was a life well lived, one full of things worth while, and in their memory of him the children that survive will ever have a lasting monument, one which the elements of weather and the ravages of time cannot destroy. The best, perhaps, that could be said of him is summed up in the following word of the poet: "Life's labor done, as sinks the clay Lightened from its load the spiritual ___________" The newspaper account follows with a photo of John Harter and his wife (Sarah Eikenberry) as they looked on their 60th wedding anniversary. Alas, I don't know how to scan, and my xeroxed copy is poor. Happy hunting. **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)

This death notice for Sarah Snoke Callane's husband is glued to the same page of the scrapbook. It appears to have come from Gospel Messenger: "CALLANE, Richard, born in Ohio, Dec 21, 1839, died at his home in Flora, Ind., October 21, 1919. He married Mary Cunningham. To this union were born five children, two of whom, with the mother, preceded him. He was afterward married to Sarah Snoke, who, with the three children, survives. In 1870 he became a member of the church and in 1883 was elected deacon; he also served as church treasurer for twenty years. Services at the church by Bro. I R Beery. Burial in Maple Lawn Cemetery ---Mattie Welty, Flora, Ind." Combining the information in this with the information in Sarah's obituary, apparently one of the stepchildren had died before Sarah did. At least I only count two in Sarah's article. Happy hunting. **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)

Good Morning! Regarding this second Catherine OVERHOLSER ... I've been told she is the d/o Jacob and Catherine (BENNETT) OVERHOLSER (of which I have NO proof, however) ... but that she was born in Ohio, 1823. She went on to marry a man with the last name of "JOHN" (1818-1866) ... she had a couple of children who died in infancy. Then in late August, the 29th or 30th of 1866, she married for a second time to Stephen C. ULREY (1823-1903), widower of Polly (HEETER) ULREY (1823-1865). There were no children from this second marriage. Catherine (OVERHOLSER) JOHN ULREY is buried with her first husband; Stephen C. ULREY is buried in Indiana, with Polly. Mary Jo > Does anyone know if Jacob and Catherine (Bennett) Overholster (or > Overholser) were the parents of this Catherine Overholser, born in Preble County Ohio in 1825? >

>From the Flora, Indiana, newspaper, undated but about 1923: "SARAH CALLANE, PIONEER FLORA RESIDENT, PASSES AWAY. "Following a short illness with a complication of diseases which developed into pneumonia Sarah Callane, wife of the late Richard Callane and a pioneer resident of Flora, died at the home of her step-daughter, Mrs Frank Lesh, on South Center street, early last SUnday morning at the advanced age of 79 years 10 months and 1 day. "She was born near Lancaster, Ohio, January 17, 1844. In her early young womanhood deceased left Ohio and located at Cerro Gordo, Illinois, where she was united in marriage to Richard Callane, on March 15, 1881. "Immediately after their marriage they settled near Flora, where they spent the remaining years, Mr Callane departing this life on October 21, 1919. "She leaves one step-daughter, Mrs Frank Lesh, with whom she made her home since the death of her husband and at whose hands she received the tenderest care to the last moment of her life; also one stepson, W E Callane, of Lebonan; four sisters, Lizzie Pierce of Columbus, Ohio; Jemima Neubauer of Lancaster, Ohio; Rose Hamm of Cerro Gordo, Illinois and Rebecca Beery, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and three brothers, William Snoke, George Snoke and Oliver Snoke, all of Lancaster, Ohio; three stepgrandchildren and one step-great- grandchild. "Mrs Callane united with the Church of the Brethren in June, 1877 and for almost a half century had been a consistent christian. She had given to God 46 years of faithful service. She loved her church, serving for many years as a deaconess with her husband as a deacon. "She was found faithful and as a step-mother she was much loved. Her step-children rise up and call her 'blessed.' Her memory they will treasure. In her love they lose the love of a real mother, the community a friend and neighbor and the church a devoted member. But the world will be richer for the heritage she leaves it. "She has laid aside her armor For a robe of spotless white, And with Jesus she is walking In the realms of Heavenly light. She is calling, gently calling, Sweetly calling us to come, And we're looking through the shadows For the blessed lights of Home. "Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Flora Church of the Brethren by her pastor, H C Early, from Revelations 14:13. Burial was made in Maple Lawn cemetery." **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)

She had the unlikely name of Cliford R. Wise and was born in Nov 1866 in OH. In 1880 she was living with her widowed mother Margaret Wise in Noble Twp, Cass Co, IN. Frank L. & Cliford were enumerated in Peoria IL in 1900 and Woodward Co OK in 1910. Failed to locate the family where abouts in 1920. There were two children, Mabel b Mar 1886 who apparently died after1900 and before her mother and Frank L. b Mar1894. Gale >> "WIFE OF FORMER FLORA MAN DIES WEST PLAINS, MO. >> >> "Mrs. David Bower [Great-Grandpa's second wife, Sarah Barnard Flora] >> has >> received >> word of the death of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frank Flora, which >> occurred at West Plains, Missouri, last Friday evening, death >> being the result of heart failure which attacked her while washing >> the supper dishes. She fell to the floor and was dead before her >> husband and son could get her on her bed. >> >> "The funeral and interment were at West Plains. Frank Flora, >> the bereft husband, is a son of the late Rev A J Flora and a >> brother to Mrs David Myer and Riley and Perry Flora. He left >> here about 18 years ago and met Miss Cli__fie Wise, who >> became his wife at Peoria, Ill, some two years later. They >> have resided in Illinois and Okla. till recently, when they moved >> to West Plains. One son, Frank, 13 years old, is left to share >> with the father in the great loss." >> >> Does anybody know what the deceased wife's name was, or who her parents >> were? >> >> J

Some years ago I was summer pastor at the Peace Valley Church, outside West Plains MO. A major family there were the Fikes, (Pheanus Fike's children -and grandchildren). I was only there the several summer months (between spring and fall school teaching). I do not remember the name Flora. Merle C Rummel > > "WIFE OF FORMER FLORA MAN DIES WEST PLAINS, MO. > > "Mrs. David Bower [Great-Grandpa's second wife, Sarah Barnard Flora] has > received > word of the death of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frank Flora, which > occurred at West Plains, Missouri, last Friday evening, death > being the result of heart failure which attacked her while washing > the supper dishes. She fell to the floor and was dead before her > husband and son could get her on her bed. > > "The funeral and interment were at West Plains. Frank Flora, > the bereft husband, is a son of the late Rev A J Flora and a > brother to Mrs David Myer and Riley and Perry Flora. He left > here about 18 years ago and met Miss Cli__fie Wise, who > became his wife at Peoria, Ill, some two years later. They > have resided in Illinois and Okla. till recently, when they moved > to West Plains. One son, Frank, 13 years old, is left to share > with the father in the great loss." > > Does anybody know what the deceased wife's name was, or who her parents were? > > J

>From the Flora, Indiana, newspaper, about April 7, 1929: "MRS AMOS SHANAFELT DIES; BODY IS TAKEN TO ILLINOIS "Mrs Amos Shanfelt, one of the aged and highly respected residents of the city, died at the family home on South Center street Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, following a six weeks' illness with yellow jaundice. Although she had been ailing for that time, her condition did not become serious until early Sunday morning. "The funeral services were held at the Church of the Brethren, of which she was a member, Thursday morning at nine o'clock, by the pastor, Rev I R Beery, following which the body was taken overland to Delphi and shipped from there at 11:35 to the old family home at Cerro Gordo, Illinois, where short services were held at the Mount Pleasant cemetery in which burial was made. "Mary Ann Blickenstaff, second child of Samuel and Mary Blickenstaff, was born near Dayton, Ohio, on April 4, 1847. There she grew into the early teen age and at the age of 14 removed with her parents to North Manchester, Indiana. How rapidly the years swept by and womanhood had been attained. "At North Manchester she learned to know and on June 29, 1875, was united in marriage to, Amos Shanafelt. Together they walked life's way, bearing its sorrows and sharing its joys and rearing their little family. To them were born three children, Samuel, Margaret and Ovid. The youngest of them, Ovid, preceded the mother to the Spirit World when but a lad of 14. "After fourteen years' residence near North Manchester the family went to Cerro Gordo, Illinois, to make their home, and for nineteen years toiled and prospered and sorrowed and worshipped in that community. Ten years ago the father and mother came to Flora to make their future home. Life's fleeting days ebbed swiftly by and the years silvered their heads with the grey. On December 6 (Tuesday) their long journey along life's way came abruptly to an end, deceased at that time being 74 years 8 months and two days of age. "The deceased united with the Church of the Brethren in early womanhood, while residing at North Manchester. To the covenant with her Lord and the church she loved she remained consistently true. Hers was a beautiful life of sacrifice and service. The Sisters' Aid Society found in her a loyal worker; the church a devoted, earnest and regular worshiper; the community a faithful and helpful neighbor. Her Sunday school class keenly feels its loss but believes that she has gone on to join the others who have been taken out of their number. Mrs Shanafelt is the seventh member of the class within the last four years. "There remain to mourn her departure the enfeebled husband; one brother, John Blickenstaff, of North Manchester; two children, Samuel B Shanafelt, of Cerro Gordo, Illinois, and Margaret Estella Zinn, of near Bringhurst; nine grand- children and other relatives, friends, brethren and sisters of the Kingdom." **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)

>From the Flora, Indiana, newspaper, August 1929: "MRS S. B. MILLER PASSES AWAY AT HER HOME TUESDAY. "Following an extended illness, Pallie Miller, wife of S B Miller, died at the family home about three miles east of the city, Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, death being due to cancer. Although she had been afflicted for several months, it was not until the last two months that she had been confined to her home. "The funeral services were held at the Bachelor Run Church of the Brethren Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. Elder Ira Keider [sic] officiated, being assisted by Elder I R Beery, pastor of the Flora Church of the Brethren. Interment was made in the Moss Cemetery. "Pallie B Barnhart, a daughter of John B and Frances T Barnhart, was born in Virginia and was at the time of death 52 years, 6 months and 16 days of age. She came to Indiana about twenty-five years ago and had resided in this vicinity almost continuously since that time. On April 1, 1905, she was united in marriage to Samuel B Miller, who with her parents, six brothers and two sisters, survive. At the age of 15 years she united with the Church of the Brethren and for almost forty years had been one of its ardent supporters and most devoted workers. 'Aunt' Pallie, as she was known to most of us, was held in highest respect by all her many friends, among whom the announcement of her death came as a sad shock. Her place in the community will be a hard one to fill." **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)

An undated clipping from the Flora, Indiana, newspaper: "'UNCLE SAMMY' MILLER ENJOYS 82ND BIRTHDAY, JAN 1ST. "New Year's day was a very happy one for 'Uncle Sammy' Miller, residing on South Division street, the occasion being his eighty-second birthday. Likewise, it was the birthday of his daughter, Mrs Charles Clingenpeel, who was 58 years of age. "The entire family, 35 in all, gathered at his home and the event was doubly celebrated. A big dinner was served. Those present were: Mr and Mrs William Young, Mr and Mrs Charles Clingenpeel, Mr and Mrs Ed Cline, Mr and Mrs Basil Ayers and children, Mr and Mrs. Frank Briggs and children, Mrs Vern Daggy and daughter, all of this city; Gobie Duff and family, and Mr and Mrs Burl Ritchey, of Logansport; Charles Myer and family, of the Walnut Stump vicinity. There were three daughters, 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren in attendance. And last, but not least, was the kindness shown by Mrs Martha Hadley. In the evening all went to their homes, wishing Father and Grandfather many, many more happy returns of the day." **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)

>From the Flora, Indiana, newspaper, this undated obituary (about 1928 ): "SAM MYER, RESIDENT MONROE TOWNSHIP FOR 65 YEARS, DIES. "Samuel Myer, a resident of Monroe township for almost 65 years, died suddenly at his home on East Columbia street Thursday evening of last week, death being due to heart trouble. About six o'clock in the evening he had been at local stores and had purchased groceries. He then went to his home and from all appearancse had gone onto a back porch to fill an oil can for a stove. As he was doing so he toppled over and expired immediately. His body, frozen stiff, was not discovered until early Friday morning when it was found by William Flora, who had been staying at the home. William Leiter, local under- taker, was notified and the body was taken to the funeral parlor on Division street, where it was prepared for burial. "Funeral services were held at the Church of the Brethren at two o'clock Sunday afternoon, being conducted by the pastor, Rev A P Musselman. Interment was made in Maple Lawn Cemetery. "Samuel Myer, youngest son of Samuel and Elizabeth Burkett Myer, was born April 10, 1864, one mile northwest of Flora, on a farm that had been entered by his father from the government. His entire life had been spent in and near Flora, and he was 64 years and 9 months of age. "On September 22, 1887, he was married to Almira G Scholl, who survives. To this union was born one child, which died in infancy. Besides his wife he is survived by one brother, William, of east of Bringhurst. "Deceased united with the Church of the Brethren in the year 1910. To him the church was a pleasure and a joy, and he loved to do his work therein, and he was faithful. He was a man who loved his home and when hours became lonely he occupied the time in a valuable way, for he loved to read and thus he pursued many thoughts for life. He loved poetry and gleaned many verses from the best of gems that he might consider their worth." **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)

CORRECTION: Catharine Overholser was born on the SE corner of Diamond Mill and Sweet Potato Ridge Roads in Randolph Township, Montgomery Co OH. She and John Colclesser were married in Montgomery Co OH. Gale > -----Original Message----- > From: brethren-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:brethren-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of Jan Sanford > Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:30 AM > To: brethren@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [BRE] Another Overholser found (Catherine Overholser Trent) > Catharine OVERHOLSER, dau of Jacob & Catharine (BENNETT) OVERHOLSER, b. 16 > Nov 1831 in Randolph Co, OH, d. 9 Sep 1911in Clear Creek Twp, Huntington, > Huntington Co, IN; married to John COLCLESSER, 15 Feb 1852 Randolph Co, > OH. > John COLCLESSER b. 21 Sep 1825, d. 15 Sep 1910. Both are buried in Shock > Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co, IN. G. Wayne Humphrey has done a > beautiful job of photoing these tombstones & putting them in Rootsweb.com.