Jean, Here is another Layne that I found while looking for Mary and George Cox and Lewis Layne. Transcribed by Cheryl Enyart Gallia Times July 20, 1922 IN MEMORY Ziba Monroe Layne, born May ? 1847 , died June 26, 1922 aged 75 years, one month and 11 days. He was united in marriage to Jennie Johnson Jan. 2, 1875, and to them wree born eleven children of whom the following survive: George, Gilly, Charles, James and Sherman, all of Bladen, and Mrs. Amanda Neal, Mrs Missouri Angel, Mrs. Mary Lynch, Lizzie and Mrs. Almira Cox. One daughter died 12 years ago last December. There are 31 grandchildren. These with the companion are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband, father and grandfather. The deceased enlisted in the War of the Rebellion, Feb. 25, 1865, and served until the 15th day of December , 1865. His life was spent in the service of his family or the service of his country. While he did not make any profession while in active life, after he realized the end was drawing near, he talked ofter of fixing his business up and he was heard to say that he was prepared to go. He is also survived by one brother , LEWIS LAYNE of Athalia, Ohio and two sisters, Mrs. Craig Pike of Crown City, Ohio and Elizabeth Clark of Kanawha, WVA. Tis hard to part with those we love But joyful the thought of meeting above. Where no sad word shall be spoken. Transcribed by Cheryl Enyart Be Well, Do Good Work , Keep In Touch --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!