SOURCE: Obituary From McArthur Democrat Enquirer August 2, 1888 "Obituary" "Again the Death Angel visited our neighborhood, and it becomes our sad duty to follow him in his mysterious flight and chronicle his wonderful workings as they are presented upon the grave side of life's huge mirror. For a number of months Mr. Anthony Cassill has been an invalid, and a greater part of the time was confined to his room. At times he seemed to rally, and then grow worse. But for the last month was very low and it was apparent that death was not far away, and at 11 o'clock on last Friday, July 20th, 1888, surrounded by sorrowing family and friends, his spirit took its everlasting flight. The deceased was born July 9th 1826 and at the time of his demise, was 62 years and 11 days old. Mr. Cassill was married May 25th 1849 to Miss Mary Ann Ratcliff. To whom were born six children, four of whom survive their father, two having died in infancy. Mrs.Cassill died April 22, 1860. His second marriageoccured December 27, 1860 to Miss Mary L. Martindill, to them was born two children, one of whom survives her father. The subject of this sketch was baptized into the Disciple Church many years ago, and lived a consisted member until death. He lived to see six of his children grow to maturity, and the five who survive him, with their mother are all honored members of the same church. The writer of this brief sketch often visited him during his illness, and had the pleasure of conversing with him on many subjects. He was aware that the end was near and expressed himself as being ready to go. His great suffering was borne with heroic fortitude, withour murmur or complaint. The wife and children did all tthat could be done to alleviate his suffering, both by careful attention and the employment of the best medical skill the country affords, but all to no avail. Some weeks before his death he made all the arrangements for his funeral. The services were held at Union Church, near his home on Saturday, Elder A.J. Watt officiating. After the services at the church the long cortege moved off to the family cemetery known as the Cassill Cemetery, where t he remains were interred in the prison home of the dead. Of strong will power, he was alike firm in his friendships and dislikes but courteous to all alike. He was an exemplary husband and father, a kind neighbor and a good citizen. The popularity and esteem in which he was held throughout the community was evidenced by hundreds of inquiries daily concerning his condition during his illness, the numerous expressions of sorrow and sympathy when his death was known, and the immense concourse that followed his remains to the grave. The sorrowing ones left behind - wife and children, have the sympathy of the whole community, in this their sad bereavment for Mr. Casssill will not only be missed by them but by his neighbors, the church and the whole community.

SOURCE: Vinton County Newspaper July 18, 1923 Republican Tribune OBITUARY "Arabella, daughter of David and Mary Womeldorf Cribble was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania, Feb 1, 1851, and departed this life July 7, 1923, aged 72 years, 5 months and 6 days. She was united in marriage to John Eberts December 23, 1866, and to this union were born fifteen children; ten boys and five daughters. Two sons and three daughters have preceded her in death. She gave her heart to Jesus and united with the United Brethren church several years ago and followed in the Masters footsteps until death. Her life here has been spent mostly in sorrow but she bore her sufferings without complaint, trusting in her Savior for her help. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and children whom she so faithfully cared for. She leaves to mourn their loss eight sons and two daughters, forty five grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildre, besides other relatives and friends. Mother Mother is the dearest word, The ear has ever heard The saddest hour of the heart Is when the mother we must part. A mother's love we never forget,. Her voice we hear it yet.

SOURCE: McArthur Democrat Enquirer July 11, 1923 Vinton County Newspaper "Mrs Arabella Eberts" "Mrs. Arabella Eberts, age 72 died at the home of her son Harry Eberts at Tarr Farm last Saturday night. Surviving her are ten children, Mrs Rose Champlin, Mrs Emma Gregory, Harry, John, George, David, Henry, Elmer, Pearl and Clarence. Funeral services were conducted by Rev J,W, Belcher at the United Brethren Church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Burial in the Hamden Cemetery. Gaskill of McArthur undertaker- Hamden Cor."

SOURCE: The Wellston Telegram Newspaper Friday May 3, 1946 "Dan McKeever is Buried on Monday in McArthur Plot" Dan McKeever born in Berlin and for many years a prominent citizen of McArthur, died in a rest home in Columbus last Friday, April 26. He was 82 years and 1 month old to the day. Mr McKeever was an uncle of Preston McKeever of Wellston, Mrs Jennie Meadows of McArthur and Ed Shields, who still calls Wellston his home. Surviving him are four grandchildren, sons of a deceased son, Dan McKeever Jr. who died about 10 years ago in Columbus. Dan McKeever was born March 26, 1854 of Berlin Cross Roads, a son of Dan and Phoebe Kincaid McKeever. His father was known as "Judge " McKeever and was prominent citizen of Milton Township after the Civil War. Dan McKeever married Kate Dempsey, a daughter of Samuel Dempsey of Berlin and they settled at McArthur until about 30 years ago when he located at Columbus and operated a cafe there on Rich Street. He was a director of Clark Grave Vault Company at Columbus and left a considerable estate. The funeral was held Monday afternoon and burial was in the Elk Cemetery at McArthur."

SOURCE: Vinton County Newspaper McArthur Democratic Enquirer February 27, 1896 The Johnson family held a family reunion at the residence of Henry Johnson in Elk Township, last Sunday. The family consists of twelve children all of whom were present except for Lafayette Johnson who lives at Hay's Springs, Nebraska. Those present were: William Johnson of Genoa, Wisconsin Thomas Johnson of Genoa, Wisconsin Charles Johnson of Genoa, Wisconsin John Johnson of Chillicothe, Ohio Mrs Sallie Huff of Chillicothe, Ohio Mrs John Barnes of Parkersburg, West Virginia Eli Johnson of Sumner, Illinois Hiram Johnson of Chillicothe, Ohio Dan Johnson of Elk Township, Vinton Co, Ohio Joseph Johnson of Ealge Township, Vinton Co, Ohio Elmer Johnson of Zaleski, Ohio George Johnson son of Eli Johnson of Nelsonville, Ohio Alphonso Johnson son of Lafayette Johnson and John Barnes of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Thomas Fee and daughter and George Fee of Swan Township, Vinton County, Ohio T.A. Dowd and wife of McArthur, Ohio The father Henry Johnson is 79 years old and Mrs, Johnson is 77. Joseph is the oldest child and is 57. Charles Johnson is the youngest at 30 years. John Cade, photographed the family Sunday. Alphonso Johnson substituted for his father, Lafayette in the group. This was the first time William Johnson had been home for 20 (29?) years. The children are all large and fine looking men and women. The children were always very pleasant and agreeable with each other and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson should feel proud of them. They are all nice, respectable men and women, without a black sheep among them, which is very unusual in so large a family."

SOURCE: Vinton County Newspaper Republican Tribune November 8, 1922 OBITUARY "Joseph Johnson" "Joseph Johnson son of Henry and Jemima Bobo Johnson was born in Vinton county on November 7, 1839. On September 27, 1862 he was united in marriage to Samantha Crow, also of Vinton county. To this union were born six children, five girls now Mrs Elmer Robertson of Charleston, West Virigina, Mrs John Schneider of Athens, Ohio, Mrs Ed Huffman of Indianapolis, Indiana. Mrs Charels Vansky of Zaleski, Ohio and Anna who died at the age of eighteen and one son Pearl Johnson of Columbus,Ohio. There were also 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren left with the aged companion , one sister and four brothers to mourn the loss of the husband, father and grandfather who departed this life at the family home on Saturday evening November 4, lacking only three days from the age of 83 years. Sunset and evening star And one clear call for me And may there be no moaning of the bar When I put out to sea"

SOURCE: Vinton County Newspaper McArthur Democrat Enquirer JAnuary 21, 1897 "Henry Johnson , an old and respected citizen of Madison Township, died of lung fever at his home in Zaleski, on Wednesday morning January 20, 1897 aged 80 years. Mr. Johnson was born near what is now McArthur Junction on April 25, 1817 and has been a resident of the county ever since. In 1838 he married Miss Jemima Bobo, who survives him. They raised a large family of children, ten boys and two girls, all of whom are living. At the time of his death, he was a faithful and consistent member of the Baptist church of Zaleski. The funeral services were held on Friday, conducted by Elder J. T. Bridwell of Middleport, at the McArthur Christian Church, after which the remains were buried in the new cemetery."

SOURCE: Vinton County Newspaper April 1, 1915 Republican Tribune SAMUEL JACKSON JEFFERS Samuel Jackson Jefferes was born March 27, 1840 and departed this life March 22, 1915 aged 74 years, 11 months, and 25 days. He was married to Elizabeth Sheilds on May 6, 1866. This marriage was blessed with four children Mrs. Myrta M. Moler, of Holden, Mo. Minnie who died young, Arthur P and Delmont H. The mother died January 8, 1911. Again married to Mrs, Mary Winslip on September 8, 1911, who survives him. He was one of a family of 7 children, only 2 now living, one brother Lewis of Mineral Wells, West Virginia, and a sister MRs Anna Noyes of Milford Center, Ohio, both being with him during his last sickness and death. During the Civil War he enlisted in Company F 53rd Ohio Regiment, and served his country as a faithful servant for 3 years and was engaged in some of the real warfare. He became a member of the Latter Day Saints Church March 21st, 1886 being baptized by L.R. Devore, to which faith he lived true til death. He was an elder of the church, always responding to all calls. He moved to Vinton township, Vinton county 40 years ago to his present farm on Middlefork and never removed from there. He has served the township and county as an officer at different times. By his honesty, industry and good management, he has been a successful business man and a help to his neighbors and friends. In his home he has ever been devoted and loving to those near and dear to him by family ties. A man is gone who has helped to make the world better by his having lived in it and the memory of his works in this life is left as a monument to friends, neighbors, relatives and family. Left to mourn his earthly departure are his widow, one daughter and two sons, 13 grandchildren, and 1 great grand son, 1 brother and 1 sister and many other relatives. Funeral was held at Latter Day Saints Church at Vales Mills Thursday March 25, sermon by Elder A.B. Kirkendall of Creola, assisted by Elders James Moler of Creola, and Wilbur Kreibel of Wellston. Pall bearers: Eddie Fitzpatrick, Wilbur Kreibel, Jasper and Giles Bowen, Harvey McLaughlin and J.Q.A Vale. Honorary Pall Bearers: Daniel Barnhouse, H. Collins, John Halliday, Ead Rife and W.G. Castor, veterans of the Civil War. Vale and Martin Undertakers."

SOURCE: Vinton County Newspaper The Vinton County Republican January 30, 1908 "Obituary" "Mary E. Jacobs was born in Allen County, Ohio on March 20th 1848 departed this life January 16th, 1908 aged 59 years, 10months and 27 days. She was married to Thomas Wren Bobo April 15th, 1864. To this union were born five children all of whom are living. After four years of widowhood she was married to J.T. Foreman on March 17th, 1896. For the past two years, she had been a constant sufferer from kidney trouble, although able to be about most of the time. About two weeks before her death was stricken with la grippe, which in her weakened condition , she was unable to withstand. She had been a faithful member of the Christian church, having joined that denomination something like 25 years ago. While unable, through ill health to attend church regularly, she lived her religion in her home and with all whom she could in any way help. She leaves to mourn her departure, a husband and five children, three step children, and numerous other relatives. She was one of the best and most devoted of wives and mothers that God ever blest a family with, always thinking of the comfort and welfare of others before herself, always kind and helpful to all her neighbors. Whenever there was sickness she was always one of the first to offer help, seeming to understand the passage of the scripture, "Who are our neigbors- all to whom we may do good" to the full extent. Although gone from us, her memory will never die and the dear name of mother we will always cherish, and try to live the life she would have us live, so that when our time shall have come to pass to the great beyond, we can meet her where all heartaches and partings are no more."

SOURCE: Newspaper Obituary Republican Tribune, Vinton County Newspaper February 9, 1921 Lovina Bobo, daughter of Francis Marion Bobo and Sarah Ann Caster Bobo, was born in Columbia Township, Meigs county, Ohio on June 18, 1867 and died by falling in a spring near her home January 28, 1921. She was the oldest of 7 children all the rest of whom survive her. Leonard of Ewington, Ohio, Vincent of Point Rock, Ohio, Nancy Margaret, wife of John Boatman of Kyger, Alice wife of George VanZant of Kyger and Viola, the trained nurse who has been at home caring for her sister. Her mother passed over before her in November 1902. Her father still lives. Besides these she leaves a host of relatives and friends who mourn their loss. With the exception of a year that she taught school in Vinton County, practically all her life was spent in her old home, keeping the home for her father. She was of a sensitive, retiring disposition, even timid with strangers, yet a pleasant companion to visit, be with and receive calls from her circle of friends. For many years she had not been well but the sick headaches did not sour her warm and sympathetic nature, one whom to know was to love. Loving with a love intense, her friends loved her in this manner. She was one of those rare souls to whom a friend was a brother or a sister. Two years ago she accepted the love of Christ, and great was her joy. But God had given her as a part of her nature, His great spirit of self sacrifice. It was of the others she though, for the others that she lived. One of her greatest fears was lest she should become helpless and a burden to others, when it was her joy to be a help. "Whosoever would be first amoung you shall be servant to all. For the Son of Man also came not to be ministered unto but to minister and give his life a ransom for many." Mark 10:44.45 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our friends and neigbors for your kindness, sympathy and help in this time of trouble. The Bobo Family.

SOURCE: Republican Tribune Newspaper McArthur Vinton County Ohio Obituary Wednesday May 22, 1940 "PROMINENT VINTON COUNTY MAN DIES AT HOME IN HAMDEN" Lawrence Bobo, aged 29 years died at the home of his parents in Hamden, Monday noon after spending the forenoon in McArthur. Mr Bobo was a candidate for the office of County Treasurer at the Primary Election help May 14th and came out second in the race. Lawrence as he was known to his many friends, was fine young man and well liked whereever he was known. He was a sober and industrious fellow. At the time of his death, he was Clerk of Clinton Township and also Deputy Registrar. He was a graduate of Hamden High School where he was prominent in athletics, was a member of the Hamden Methodist Church and the Eagles Lodge. He was born at Point Rock in Meigs County the son of Mr and Mrs V. C Bobo with whom he made his home and had lived in Hamden since he was 12 years of age. He was in an auto accident about 5 years ago and was critically injured which injuy likely caused his death. Surviving besides his parents are three brothers John, Frank and Luther all of Dayton and one sister Mrs Joe Strong of Wilkesville. The funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00pm at the Methodist Church in Hamden in charge of Rev. R.S. Daniel. Burial will be in the Hamden Cemetery by Joseph Strong of Wilkesville."

SOURCE: The Athens County, Ohio Newspaper The Athens Messenger May 24, 1919 "John P. Bobo Aged Farmer Ends His Life with Shotgun" "John P. Bobo of near Zaleski suicided last evening while hunting. Albyn MAy 24, 1919. John P. Bobo aged about 66 years, well to do resident of Zaleski neighborhood ended his life about dusk last evening in the woods near the home of his son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Willie West, in Vinton County. Mr Bobo was a widower and leaves the following children: Mrs West, Cyrus and Earl of Columbus, Mrs Rilla Graft, Mrs Hepple Cross and Foster Bobo of Logan. Mrs Bobo died about a yaqr ago and only a few days ago a brother died. He had been living with his sister of late. His last years were mainly spent in Logan where he had property. He had also owned property in Athens. He was a hard working man and a highly respected citizen. Recently he had sold all of his property. It is believed that Mr Bobo ended his life thru despondency over the recent deaths in his family. Yesterday evening after working as usual during the day on the West farm, took a shotgun and went into the woods to kill some squirrels. When he did not return at supper, his son in law started out and found the dead body. Mr Bobo had removed his coat and vest, placed the muzzle of the gun against his breast and pulled the trigger. Death was instantaneous."

SOURCE: Vinton County Newspaper McArthur Democrat Enquirer September 3, 1904 "Mrs Jemima Johnson Dead" "Mrs. Jemima Johnson, widow of the late Henry Johnson, of Elk Township, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. John Barnes in Chillicothe, last Friday at the age of 86 years. Her funeral sermon was preached at the Christian Church here Saturday afternoon by Rev. J.T. Bridwell, after which her remains were interred in the McArthur cemetery." NOTE: Jemima Bobo Johnson was the daughter of Israel Bobo and Margaret Graham

SOURCE: Newpaper McArthur Democratic Enquirer dated April 28, 1887 "DROWNED: "Mr Henry Bobo, a life long citizen of this county, was accidentally drownded in Racoon Creek, near Zaleski, on Wednesday afternoon of last week. It is supposed that in walking along the bank of the creek towards a foot log he struck his foot against a stone and fell into the stream, his hat and cane being found close by a stone which appeared to have recently moved. The creek was high and the current quite swift, and some time elapsed before some parties passing by the spot found and recognized the hat and cane. Some persons about the Zaleski shops had observed the deceased walking near the place and noted the fact tht he disappeared. His body was found lodged on a snag a few yards below the point where fell into the creek."

SOURCE: Vinton County Newspaper April 8, 1879 Vinton Recorder OBITUARY "TIMMS- Elizabeth Timms, wife of the late Richard Timms, was born in Wood County, West Virginia November 21, 1805 and died at McArthur Station ,Vinton County Ohio on March 25th, 1879. In the 74th years of her age. She united with the M.E. Church when young and lived a faithful and true Christian to the end. For five years she had been an invalid. During three years her afflictions were many and great; but through all, she bore up with marked patience, never once having been heard to complain. In their many afflictions, this much afflicted family have the sympathies of many friends. And may the members of this family who yet remain, emulate the spirit of their sainted mother and like her through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, receive a crown of eternal life. JCA."

Hi, Are you working on the Graybill/Kreibel lines? I'm trying to extend. Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: Randy Sue McKeever<mailto:nan1880@hotmail.com> To: OHVINTON-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:OHVINTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 3:16 PM Subject: [OHVINTON-L] KREIBEL EBERTS obit SOURCE: McArthur Democrat Enquirer July 11, 1923 Vinton County Newspaper "Mrs Arabella Eberts" "Mrs. Arabella Eberts, age 72 died at the home of her son Harry Eberts at Tarr Farm last Saturday night. Surviving her are ten children, Mrs Rose Champlin, Mrs Emma Gregory, Harry, John, George, David, Henry, Elmer, Pearl and Clarence. Funeral services were conducted by Rev J,W, Belcher at the United Brethren Church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Burial in the Hamden Cemetery. Gaskill of McArthur undertaker- Hamden Cor."

Thanks Brenda, I will be checking this out now. It might be helpful.Again,thanks. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brenda Van Dyke" <bjvd@columbus.rr.com> To: <OHVINTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 2:06 PM Subject: RE: [OHVINTON-L] Ervins/Irvins Vinton Co.,Ohio > Catharine Ervin > b. 23 Dec 1817, OH > d. 11 Feb 1895, Vinton Co., OH > > Married 4 May 1835 in Meigs Co., OH > > James Buck > b. 13 Oct 1814, OH > d. 19 Apr 1881, Swan Twp., Vinton Co., OH > > Don't know if this fits in the family you're looking for Dorothy, but > I'm stuck on both of these people. > > Brenda Van Dyke > bjvd@columbus.rr.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: greg morgan [mailto:gmorgan@dragonbbs.com] > Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 12:19 PM > To: OHVINTON-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [OHVINTON-L] Ervins/Irvins Vinton Co.,Ohio > > > Does anyone know anything about any of these people who lived in or near > Dundas,Puritan,Oreton.,Vales Mill,Axtell > Ridge,Radcliff,Arbaugh,McArthur, or Hamden,inthe 1800`s,or early > 1900`s?There was a Margaret Ervin,Walter,William,Oscar,one who was > called"Dude",one who was called"Kate",etc,. Need info on any or all > these people.Especially obits,or any news paper items. Any help > appreciated.Thank you. Dorothy Morgan > >

Catharine Ervin b. 23 Dec 1817, OH d. 11 Feb 1895, Vinton Co., OH Married 4 May 1835 in Meigs Co., OH James Buck b. 13 Oct 1814, OH d. 19 Apr 1881, Swan Twp., Vinton Co., OH Don't know if this fits in the family you're looking for Dorothy, but I'm stuck on both of these people. Brenda Van Dyke bjvd@columbus.rr.com -----Original Message----- From: greg morgan [mailto:gmorgan@dragonbbs.com] Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 12:19 PM To: OHVINTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [OHVINTON-L] Ervins/Irvins Vinton Co.,Ohio Does anyone know anything about any of these people who lived in or near Dundas,Puritan,Oreton.,Vales Mill,Axtell Ridge,Radcliff,Arbaugh,McArthur, or Hamden,inthe 1800`s,or early 1900`s?There was a Margaret Ervin,Walter,William,Oscar,one who was called"Dude",one who was called"Kate",etc,. Need info on any or all these people.Especially obits,or any news paper items. Any help appreciated.Thank you. Dorothy Morgan

Does anyone know anything about any of these people who lived in or near Dundas,Puritan,Oreton.,Vales Mill,Axtell Ridge,Radcliff,Arbaugh,McArthur, or Hamden,inthe 1800`s,or early 1900`s?There was a Margaret Ervin,Walter,William,Oscar,one who was called"Dude",one who was called"Kate",etc,. Need info on any or all these people.Especially obits,or any news paper items. Any help appreciated.Thank you. Dorothy Morgan

Would like to find an obit for Robert James Turner b Apr 30,1851 probably near Creola, Vinton Co. OH. d. Dec 18, 1907 if anyone happens to run across it in their searches. Thanks