Dear Cuz's, While looking at the newspaper section of Ancestry.com, I ran across these families in Marion & Elyia Ohio. Also there are several articles that give another bit of information about the Wynn Convention in 1914. I would like any one that knows these families to jump in and help me to identify them!! Happy reading, better have a cup of coffee it was about 17 pages long but that is because I typed it as the newspaper typed it.. so it is a narrow column. - Hugs Cuz Becky The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio Oct. 6, 1888 Prospect J. F. Yoakum, residing near Morral and a son-in-law of John Wynn, was killed by the accidental overturning of a load of corn and fodder Monady. His remains were placed in the vault here Wednesday, and will be interred in the Otterbein Cemetery Saturday. October 5 M. Local News - D. H. Clifton writes us that John F. Yoakum was killed Monday night near Carpenter's Corners, about 10 o'clock. He was driving on a wagon load of corn of corn and fodder bound tightly with a boom pole. The wagon upset off a bridge and caught Mr. Yoakum under the load, so fastened under the pole that the life was squeezed out of him before he could extri- cate himself. There was no help near to aid the unfortunate man in his fatal posi- tion. The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio Oct. 13, 1888 OBITUARIES YOAKUM. - Near Morial, O., On Monday evening, Oct. 1st 1888, John C. F. Yoakum came to his death by accident, aged 30 years, 11 months and 10 days. He was a man of sterling integrity, hon- est and upright in his deallings with his fel- low men. He enjoyed a liberal education and for years was engaged in teaching school, in which profession he ever tender- ed satisfaction. He was remarkably indus- trious, economical and frugal. He gave his heart to God, and during the year 1876 joined the M.E. Church, which member- ship we understand he worthily held until death. He was married to Miss Sallie Wynn, daughter of John Wynn, near Pros- pect, on March 24, 1886, and this was a happy union. To them was born one child, which preceded the father to the grave some months since. Brother Yoakum's death was so sudden and entirely unexpected as to fall a very sad blow upon his loved companion and relatives. [A full account of his death ap- peared in the Star, "Clifton" correspond- ence, October 6th, 1888] The remains were taken to Scott Town, where the funeral services were held in the M. E. Church on October 3d. Rev. J. A. Sutton officiating after which they were taken to Prospect and deposited in the vault, and on October 6th were interred in the Ottervein Cemetery. The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio December 1, 1888 Local News - The Remains of Mrs. John Wynn were taken from the vault and interred in Marlon Cemetery Tuesday The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio December 10, 1894 John Wynn, of Prospect, was a guest at the home of Councilman T.R. Rob- erts, visiting his daughter, Mrs. Ed- ward Roberts, who has been ill at the councilman's home since last October. Mr. Wynn returned to Prospect today. The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio March 31, 1896 Real Estate Transfer Lewis O. Johnson and wife to John Wynn, 9.14 acres in Prospect and Jack- son townships, Marion and Union counties, $290. The Elyria Republican, Elyria, Lorain County Ohio, Nov. 22, 1900 KIPTON [Funeral notice of Mary Sigsworth d. 11/13/1900] Rev. John W. Wynn preached upon the text, "The Days of our Years are Three Score Years and Ten." Psalms 90:10 The Elyria Reporter, Elyria, Ohio January 23, 1901 KIPTON Mr. Peter Sigourney, Wade Will- iams and little Helen Wynn are on the sick list. Our worthy young physician Dr. E. S. Miller, is kept busy almost night and day, there is so much sickness in town. He has had several severe cases of scarlet fever, and some cases of German measles, where whole families were down. . We understand the Baptist people have engage the services of Rev. John Wynn to preach for them this com- ing year. This will be the third year he has been with us. The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio February 14, 1902 Falls into Scioto Eighteen Feet Below ----- John Wynn, Living Near Prospect Takes Involuntary Bath. A Prospect special to Friday night's Dispatch tells of an involuntary bath taken there by John Wynn. John Wynn, a farmer living north of town, lay down on the Scioto river bridge, went to sleep and fell into the swollen river, eighteen feet below. After a terrible struggle, he reached the bank and crawled to a neighbor's house and became unconscious. He will recover. It is said that he had been drinking. The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio October 9, 1902 Quite a number were transacting business in Marion Monday, among them being Rev. E. J. Webster, Isaac Wynn, George Wise, Jerry Slack and S. Uncapher and daughter, Emma. Will Lewis and family of Woodland visited with Miss May Wynn Sunday. The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio August 28, 1903 A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wynn, Thursday of last week. Rev. John Wynn of Kipton stopped off here, the first of the week, enroute to attend the Baptist association at West Mansfield. His daughter Miss May Wynn, accompanied him from here. The Elyria Chronicle, Elyria, Ohio March 29, 1904 Rev. John Wynn has been hired as pastor of the Baptist Church for the coming year. The Elyria Chronicle, Elyria, Ohio February 8, 1905 There will be a donation party for the Rev. Mr. John W. Wynn at his home on Friday evening, February 10th. The Elyria Republican, Elyria, Ohio August 23, 1906 Obituary George Manning.. The funeral service was held at the home. Sermon by Rev. John W. Wynn. The Elyria Republican, Elyria, Ohio August 1, 1907 KIPTON John Wynn returned home Wed- nesday evening after a month spent at the home of his grandparents, in Green Camp. The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio April 3, 1909 Marion Real Estate is Changing Hands Louise J. Wynn to John W. Wynn, forty acres in Green Camp Township, one dollar. The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio June 10, 1911 Much Business Is Given Attention Addresses are delivered on themes of great interest to the Workers of the Church throughout the cen- tral Ohio District - The Attendance is Extremely good. LaRue, June 10 - [Special] Officers of the Young People's so- ciety, of the yearly conference of the Central Ohio Baptist conference in session here in the Free Will Baptist church, Friday night. The officers are: .... On motion of Rev. John Wynn, of Kipton, the sum of $9.71 was voted out of the Young People's society's treasury for the support of Miss Amy Coe, of Cleveland, a missionary in India. ... Rev. John W. Wynn, of Kipton made an interesting response to the address of welcome delivered by Rev. J. A. Sutton, of La Rue. The Elyria Democrat, Elyria Ohio July 31, 1913 KIPTON John Wynn has returned home after a six weeks' stay with his father in Green Camp. The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio August 20, 1914 The Wynn Family Holds a Reunion ______ Officers for the following Year are Elected at Gathering. Prospect, O., Aug. 20 - [Special] - Thirty-five members of the Wynn family attended the annual reunion held at Gast's grove, yesterday. Following the big dinner at the noon hour, a short program was ob- served. Dr. J. E. Wynn, of Forest, being in charge. Edward Jones, of Prospect, sang a Welsh song, and Benjamin Adams, of Columbus, spoke. The officers were elected: Rev. John H. Wynn, of Kipton, president; Dr. J. E. Wynn, of Forest, vice president; Miss Maude Wynn, of Prospect, secretary and treasurer. The next reunion will be held at Gast's grove, the third Wednesday in August. The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio November 9, 1914 Families Will Hold A Reunion In City Gathering for Purpose of Tracing Family History. All American families bearing the name Win, Winn, Winne, Winnes, Winnans, Wynes, Wynnaus, Wyne, Wynes or Wyn are eligible to attend the first convention of the Wynn and Wynne' families at Marion, Thanks- giving day. November 26, says the Ohio State Journal. The get-to gether is being held for the purpose of preparing a genealogical history of descendants of Sir John Wynn, for whom is being held in the chancery courts of England an estate said to be valued at several million dollars. The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio November 27, 1914 WYNN FAMILY HERE ELECTS ITS OFFICERS ------------------------ An Organization Is Perfected Here, Thursday. ------------------------------ Many of Family Come from Distance Matter of Seeking Fortune in Wales Through English Courts Is Given Attention and an Organized At- tempt To Recover Will Be Made. Those Selected for Service. The ancient Sir John Wynne, the merry and hospitable holder of Gwydir Castle, and happily the descendant of the original prince of Wales, would doubt- less have grinned and rubbed his knuckles in the good humor of it all, if he could have look- ed out over moat and fen, far away from the turrets and tow- ers of his dwelling place, and glimpsed the gathering of his right worthy descendants on the afternoon of Thanksgiving day, 1914, in the meeting place of the Moose, in this city. Sir John might have suddenly become vexed, however, and hamstrung a slave, or banished with unseemly temper some merry swashbuckler or unhappy jester forever from his keep, for venturing to guess that his name would be handed down to posterity in the multiplicity of forms in which is now appears on the accredited records of the Wynne family. The name is spelled in nearly all the forms imaginable, from Wyn to Winnes, taking on or dropping a "y", and "i", and "e" or an "s" with an absolute dis- regard for the form observed by the late Sir John. Each name nevertheless incorporates a claim on the lands and titles of that royal Welshman, whose hardthood in war, and hospital- ity in the piping times of peace, won him much favor where royal favor was hard to get and worth having. Long Since Dead. But Sir John is long since dead, as is also his cousin, Sir Watkin Williams Wynne, he of Wynnstaye, who measured his acres in broad square miles of good Welsh soil, and reckoned nothing of the time when his descendants might gather in an interstate conference, established re- lationship, and consider well just exactly how much he left, and the best avenue through which to get it - share and share alike. History has recorded the death of both of them and the memory of both would be but echoes in the gloomy, cobwebby corridors or time, had not some roving wight bearing the name of Wynne, unmindful of his heritage of hard-earned castles, cutlery and Welsh rarebits, migrated to this continent and, in an evil moment, dropped himself out as the connecting link between the Wynne estates of a matter of 852 years ago, and his descendants who assembled here yesterday. As the result of there being two knighted and landed Wynnes in Wales at the time mentioned, the Wynne family in America now has two strings to its bow in laying claim to fortune now held in trust by the courts of chancery in Eng- land. To secure this fortune, all that is necessary is in estahblish a perfect family tree, with Sir John and Sir Williams Watkins Wynne as its roots. Some twelve years ago, Edward C> Fox, whose mother's maiden name was Wynn, unearthed this fact through a newspaper clip- ping, recounting the tale of the his- toric estates and calling upon the Wynnes to come out from their ob- scurity and lay claim to their own. Family Tree Needed. Mr. Fox forthwith set about to establish the needed family tree, and after twelve years of endeavor, has succeeded in satisfying himself and the members of the Wynn family that there is really something over in England and Wales. Now they want the money, and, from the evi- dences of harmony in the meeting of yesterday, there is no dissention as to the divison of the spoils. Forty-six representatives of the family assembled in the Moose hall, about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and after recognition meeting last- ing about an hour, proceeded to or- ganize a Wynn family association, having as its purpose the full devel- opment of the family tree and the recovery of the fortune. Those in attendance were Edward C. Fox, late of Seattle, but now here to make Marion his home; Mrs. Ellen Wynne DeWitt and Miss Anna E. Winn, of Columbus; W.W. Wynn, of Green Camp; Andrew J. Wynn, of Richwood; R. S. Wynn, Mrs. Sarah E. Wynn King, Miss Maggie Wynn, Miss Winifred Wynn and Miss Nettie Russell, of Prospect; J. W. Wynn of Forest, E. R. Wynn of Pittsburgh; Howard Wynn, of Cincinnati; Carl Wynn, of Gibsonberg; John W. Wynn, of Kipton; W. S. Robbins, of Horace, Indiana; Miss Rachael Wynne, of London; John P. Wynn and John L. Wynn, of New Haven Connecticut; Gerald E. Welsh, of Chicago; Albert and Carl Wynn, of Zanesfield; Mrs Anna W. Ross, of Cortland, New York; George W. Wynn of Fairport, New York; Miss Viola Wynn, of Ostrander; M.A. Wynn of Mansfield; G.E. Wynn, Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Wynn, Mrs. Hen- rietta Wynn, Miss Ida Harriman, Miss Clara Dawson, Martin Dawson, Mrs. Belle Dawson, Perry Dawson, Edward Wynn and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wynn, of Marion. In Honored List. In this list will be noted the name of Howard Wynn, who lays claim to American favor in the same measure as did Sir John and Sir Williams Watkins Wynne in the days of old for family service to the public. His father was one of the immortal four- teen that assembled in a Kentucky yard and organized the Republican party that was to give Abraham Lin- coln as its first great gift to the re- public. When the business session was formally opened, Mr. Fox briefly outlined the purposes of the gather- ing and the company at once pro- ceeded to the organization of the proposed association. This was com- pleted by the election of Edward C. Fox as president, Dr. J. H. Wynn of Forest, treasurer; Miss Rachael Wynn of London, secretary; How- ard Wynn, of Cincinnati, vice presi- dent of Kentucky and assistant vice president of Ohio; John W. Wynn, of Kipton, vice president of Ohio; E. R. Wynn, of Pittsburgh, vice president of Pennsylvania; John L. Wynn of New Haven, vice president of Connecticut; Mrs. Anna Wynn Ross of Cortland, vice president of New York; G. E. Welsh, of Chicago, vice president of Illinois, and John A. Wynn, of Tipton, vice president of Indiana. Some Addresses During the afternoon, addresses were delivered by Mrs. Anna Wynn Ross and Dr. J. H. Wynn. Both ad- dresses were of a great deal of in- terest. Mrs. Ross reviewed a visit to Wales, and told the members of the family just how the estates in- volved appear to the visitor of today. Yesterday morning, there was some disappointment over the fail- ure of Mr. Fox to appear as early as expected, and many of the visitors doubted for a time that the meeting would be a success. After arrange- ments had been made for a reunion to be held in the United Brethren church and many had assembled there, Mr. Fox arrived and the meet- ing was transferred to the Moose hall. Mr. Fox reached the city, Wednesday evening, and is stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Smeltzer, of Ballentine Avenue. He expects to go to England and Wales in January to carry forward the claims of the family to the estates. The next convention of the Wynn family will be held in Cleveland, the third Thursady in September 1915 The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio March 18, 1915 Marriage Licenses Marriage licenses have been issued to Miss Maud Wynn and Mr. John W. Brady. Miss Genevieve H. Yeagor and Mr. Harry A. Laucher. Coshocton Morning Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio June 6, 1916 FLICKS HIS CIGAR AT HALF BILLION -------------------------- New York Boarding House Lodger Yawns Over Ancient Castles in Wales ------------------------- TAKES IT AS A JOKE --------------------------- Descendant of Sir John Wynn Refuses to Get Excited Over the Pros- pect of inheriting im- mense Wealth. ----------------------- New York - Wales is divided into three parts - that part which is under water, that part which is England and that part which belongs to a thin slightly bald young man who lives on the second floor back of a brown- stone structure of West Twent-third street's "boarding house row." "Mr. Gegler," called the housekeep- er on No. 227, "there's a gentleman down here to see you. He says it's very imporatant." From the top of the hallway floated J. Oliver Gegler's sleepy voice, "Com- ing" he called down. "What time is it?" "Two o'clock." "In the morning?" "No, afternoon, Mr. Gegler." Half and hour later he clumped down the carpeted stairs, a cigar in his mouth. Takes Millions as a Joke "Mr. Gegler." began the stranger, "you are the heir to millions." "Quit your kidding." he said. "Gee! it's cold here." "Mr. Gegler," came the insistent in- formation. "you are the heir to mil- lions." "I never use dope." replied J. Oliver Gegler. "Who left me the money? Into Mr. Gegler's hand was thrust a blue-tinted postal card signed by Ed- ward S. Fox, manager of the Mutual Secret Association of Detectives of Cleveland. It read: "J. O. Gegler of 227 West Twenty- third street has fallen heir to many millions of dollars. Send reporter to see him for full paticulars." Gegler calmly handed back the card. "Doesn't this surprise you?" he was asked. "I've been expecting something of the sort." replied Mr. Gegler. He flicked the ashes from his cigar. "Fox has written me about the same thing. It all goes back to Sir John Wynn. who was a somebody back in Wales. I'm related to him. He left an estate worth $500,000,000." "Who has it now?" "It's being held in trust by the Eng- lish court of chancery. Most of it is land in Wales. Did you ever play ball?" "Not much." "I did. Rotten weather we're hav- ing, ain't it?" Wynns Form Organization J. Oliver Gegler extracted a num- ber of telegrams, clippings and letters from a well-worn wallet. "Sixty members of the Wynn fam- ily met in convention in Marion, O., a few months ago." he volunteered. "They came to decide who was to get the money from the estate. They also organized the Wynns Genealogical Historical Society, Incorporated." "How are you related to Sir John Wynn?" Mr. Gegler replied by tracing the Wynn genealogy on his fingers. His mother, he said was a direct descend- ant of Sir John Wynn. In fact, he had written her yesterday morning not to be surprised in case he were announced heir at any moment. "What'll you do with the money?" he was asked. "Get a drink first." he replied. "Then I'd chuck up my job as solic- itor. Then I'll start a factory and share my money with my employees. Say, pinch me, will you? Are you sure I'm not dreaming?" The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio July 8, 1916 Emmauel Baptist Mission No. 1131 North State Street Rev. John W. Wynn, pastor. Sabbath-school, 2:30 p.m., Lee J. Parker, superintendent. Preaching service, 7:30 p.m. The pastor's subject for this service will be "A Christian's Record." Prayer-meeting, Thursday even- ing, 7:30. You are welcome to any or all of these services. These ad's ran in the paper for the remainder of 1916 The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria Ohio September 24, 1920 KIPTON The funeral services for the late Florence Wynn, eight year old daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John Wynn, were held from the Chris- tain church Friday morning. Rev. Hagelbarger conducting the serv- ice. Four small boys acted as pall- bearers. The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria Ohio October 7, 1920 KIPTON Miss Eleanor Myers spent the week-end with Miss Helen Wynn. . Rev. John Wynn left Saturday morning to return to his work in the west. The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio July 5, 1922 ... Seventeen persons organized the Emanuel Baptist church in 1916 and for a time services were held in a building at the corner of north Main and Fairview streets. In 1916 the new church building on the original site was constructed and the first pastor to preach in the new building was Rev. John W. Wynn. The church has prospered from the beginning and now its membership totals sixty- three, with a Sunday-school enroll- ment of 175. Rev. J. G. Beard is pastor of the church. . The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria Ohio November 8, 1922 KIPTON The dinner which was given at the Union church basement by the Ladies Aid Society was well attend- ed Thursday. Mr. John Wynn gave short talk on his work in Dakota. Rev. John Wynn visited his wife at Memorial Hospital, Elyria on Friday. The Chronicle Telegram January 3, 1923 KIPTON Mrs. Grace Wynn entertains nephew, John Wynn of Marion, O., over New Years. The Chronicle Telegram October 15, 1923 KIPTON John Wynn of Dakota is spend- ing a few days here with his family. The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio June 9, 1924 Miss Ismay M. Price Weds John D. Wynn Ceremony Is Said by Rev. A. G. Adriance. Miss Ismay Mildred Price and Mr. John Dow Wynn, both of Mar- ion were married Saturday after- noon at 3:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Price, of Reed avenue, by Rev. A. G. Adriance, pastor of Fite Memorial Baptist church. Mr. Price is employed as a clerk at the Marion transfer. They left today for a trip to New York City and will be at home after June 17 at No. 443 Davids street. The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria Ohio September 19, 1924 LEGAL NOTICES Legal Notice In Divorce Case No 21623 John W. Wynn, Defendant, resid- ing at Pedro, State of South Dakota, will take notice that on the 18th day of September, A.D. 1924, the undersigned plaintiff filed her pe- tition in the Court of Common Pleas, Lorain County, Ohio, being Case Number 21623 praying a divorce from said Defendant on the grounds of gross neglect of duty and ex- treme cruelty and asking also, for alimony and equitable relief. Said case will be for hearing on and after the 3rd day of November, A.D. 1924. The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria Ohio September 19, 1924 BIRMINGHAM AND LORAIN WOMEN ASK DIVORCE Divorce proceedings have been filed in court by Grace Wynn, against John Wynn. They live near Birmingham and were mar- ried in 1896. She charges that some time ago he went to South Dakota and has since failed to properly support her. They own property in Camden township and she asks that she be given a di- vorce and proper alimony. .. The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria Ohio September 26, 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sigsworth, Miss Elsie Calkins and John Wynn attended the show, "the Covered Wagon," at the Grand theatre, Elyria, Sunday. The Marion Daily Star, Marion, Ohio February 4, 1925 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the fol- lowing accounts have been filed in the Probate Court. Within and for the County of Marion, State of Ohio, for settlement and that said accounts will be for hearing on Tuesday, March 3, 1925 Guardians, Trustees and Assignees First and final account of Maggie Wynn, executrix of Reuben S. Wynn, deceased, trustee of John Wynn. The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, Ohio July 0, 1926 KIPTON Mrs. Grace Kluer of Norwalk spent Wednesday night with her son, John Wynn. The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, Ohio June 10, 1927 KIPTON Rev. John Wynn, of Dakota spent from Sunday evening until Wednesday evening with his child- ren. Stanley Bayless and Ralph Wynn are home from Athens for their summer vacation. 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