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Preface

A generation goes and a generation comes, but the earth remains forever. Ecclesiastes 1:4 (NAS)

The greatest way to honor and preserve those who have gone before us is to remember them. Here is an attempt to do just that. This is a collection of genealogies gathered from family, books, interviews and Internet sites. Efforts have been taken to document sources and prune away obviously erroneous information. This is my second release and in this edition the focus was on adding rich content. Some family lines were revisited in an effort to update them but more energies were spent attempting to add content to the lives of those lives I am remembering.

Participation in providing such information came from a few primary sources and to those I am most grateful. Such an undertaking has been very tiresome but I believe this is a rich resource, a treasure trove of data and relics from our long family history.

The background on this project began simply as an effort to transcribe a document my Grandmother, Florence Mabel Jones Garber gave to me after I asked some questions regarding the family history. That original hand written document I believe was an uncredited copy possibly of a 1983 version of Ron Bunch’s Garber genealogy.

Mary Peer provided me with a copy of Ron Bunch’s 1993 version in 1995, which I have, painstakingly compared, verified and updated as much as possible before assimilating. Where discrepancies were found which I could not rectify I generally defaulted to the Bunch version, except where multiple alternates agreed otherwise, there was a lack of detail in the information, contradictory information, or as in the case of Jacob Garber the document ignored all but a single family line.

The Jacob Garber¹ family connection has been disputed. It was not in Mr. Bunch’s genealogy and in my original source document his only assigned child was John Garber the founder of the Beaver Dam Brethren Church. It was part of Clark M. Garber’s 1939 work and some of the family lines have since been updated by descendents of these lines. The connection between Samuel Garber (killed at Lundy’s Lane) and Jacob Garber (1762) is often questioned and while I concede the link is not beyond contention; links to other possible parents are weaker. I have been unable to find documentation linking Samuel conclusively to anyone. As this book is a collection I have included Clark M. Garber’s and subsequent updates to those lines until the link is disproved.

My original anonymous transcript claimed John Garber the founder of the Beaver Dam Brethren Church in Maryland was Samuel’s father. I have found nothing to confirm this and in fact found what I believe was this John Garber’s Will bequeathing his possessions to a spouse and children that do not conform to Clark M. Garber or any other family tree. Thus I discounted the relationship. Also worth note, the timeline would become more difficult to work out if we accept that Jacob was born in 1732 and Samuel was born between 1760 and 1767. (As a side note I must inform the reader that John, Jacob, and Samuel were very common Garber given names at this time and determining who is who while looking at documents can be very confusing. Some of these names appear generation after generation constantly overlapping temporally as well as geographically.)

During this work I relied heavily on the Internet in expanding these documents. In some cases gathering information from family members I met online. In other cases doing telephone interviews with descendants located online. For portions I drew on the works of others crediting them via footnote.

The most daunting challenge in this project was to push the dawn of the Garber family back as far as possible. I was very confident in removing Johannes Garber as Jacob Garber’s father from the original document I was referencing. It is possible that Johannes could be the father of the John Garber who founded the Beaver Dam church but I did not pursue that line aggressively.

Clark Garber’s assertion that Michael Garber was Jacob’s father at first seemed a break-through but it soon became clouded when the sibling connection between Jacob, Simon, and Michael came into question by Steven R. Garver and Jerry R. Masters. They cite the manifest of the Patience where these names do not appear together and point out the fact that Simon and Michael were apparently illiterate; signing with only a mark, while Jacob signs his name, indicating he was educated. Convinced by this argument I left Jacob as the Patriarch.

During my research I discovered several missing branches, which have been grafted into this collection. Some I have carefully verified while others I took directly from other genealogies. These are footnoted when first introduced but only sporadically afterward. In some cases I merged different genealogies with differing amounts of data. Verifying as much as possible. Footnotes indicate when sources change. When the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) was used the person’s Social Security number is footnoted. Social Security numbers are only recorded for the deceased as proof of the source.

Why wasn’t a genealogy program used to create this book? In designing this book I looked at various formats for genealogies and as a non-professional I found most very confusing and difficult to follow. This, unfortunately, is the very nature of a genealogy. Also I found most computer genealogy programs to be clunky, confusing and full of confusing places to place data. When output to book form the flow of lineage was easily lost when family lines ended and picked up again in a previous generation. The numbering systems were all but useless to anyone not trained to read them. Even when explained, the numbering often seemed to defy the explanation.

So rather than fight a computer program’s organization method or implement a complex numbering system I opted to format the table of contents in a logical flow. I have only assigned generation numbers starting with Jacob Garber.

Only persons having known offspring were given a heading and table of contents listing. Female names have been a struggle for me. Naming women strictly by their maiden name in their heading may sound like the least offensive method but for me there are many women I only know by their married name. This would make spotting family members more difficult. Listing them by their last known marriage could also present confusion since some marriages may have been listed out of order or the last marriage may have been in old age after the death of a long time spouse.

Gaps were introduced between entries and these gaps are expanded between major family lines of Jacob Garber’s offspring. Chapter divisions occur for each of John Garber’s (1801 son of Samuel and Anna Garber) children. The reasoning behind this is two-fold. First these are usually large family lines. Secondly, since I descend from this line there is more detail available to me on these lines. Also worth note is the fact that this family breakdown was done in my original source document (only to a greater degree) and I found it made reading easier. The formatting for each of these chapters is the same with expanded gaps between family lines directly below the chapter parent.

It is sometimes difficult to determine if someone has died it is possible someone is erroneously listed as dead or vice versa. Naturally life is always moving on and new children are being born, people are marrying and ending marriages. It is impossible to keep such a document completely current. I greatly appreciate corrections and/or additions from readers.

Finally this document was prepared primarily for my own children so some maternal trees have been included. This explains the appendices. Maternal family trees are included for as many as I had available. Naturally, I was primarily concerned with those relating to my children and myself but some will be of interest to a wider audience.

I hope you find this book interesting and helpful if you are looking for your own roots. I have done my best to introduce life into an otherwise drab collection of data. For most people the details of their lives have been lost or were just unavailable to me. When photos, newspaper clippings or book excerpts were found or provided they have been included and credited.

The electronic version of this document contain links for ease of navigation. Should you have a copy you will find clicking on the colored names will take you quickly to a child’s entry or back to the parent’s entry. If the name of a child is not in color, that person was never married and thus does not have a separate entry. Any details for that individual will appear in under their name.

This document is best viewed in Adobe Acrobat formats. However, even in print this document can be followed with a fair amount of ease.

If you see an error or have additional information please drop me a line at:

Tim D. Garber

3966 Lullwater Main Nw

Kennesaw, GA 30144

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“A good name is better than fine perfume…” Ecclesiastes 7:1 (NIV)

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The Jacob Garber

Family

Generation 1

Jacob Garber²

Born 1732 in Basil, Berne, Switzerland³. Died 1800 in Johnsville, Frederick County, Maryland. Emigrated from Switzerland on the ship, Patience, via Rotterdam, under command of Capt. Hugh Steele, landed at Philadelphia September 15, 1753, and went to Baltimore. He signed his name Gerber⁴. Jacob later went to Western Maryland, near Johnsville. Settled in Beaver Dam, Maryland. He was a farmer and a cobbler⁵. Founded the Beaver Dam Church of the Brethren in Johnsville, Frederick Co, MD. Wife’s name unknown.

Jacob’s parents are not known. One theory is that his father was Michael Gerber or possibly Gerberich. Michael Gerber was born 1700 in German Palatine, at Heilbrom, on the Rhine, Germany. Married in 1730. This is based on the assumption that Jacob arrived in America with two brothers Simon and Michael. The contention that Simon and Michael are Jacob’s brothers originates from Clark M. Garber. This has been challenged by others such as Steven R. Garver and Jerry R. Masters who contend the following: “…examination of the ship list in Strassburger and Hinke (1992) casts doubt on the “three-brothers” speculation. The signatures were not adjacent to one another. Jacob signed his name, while Michael and Simon used a mark; if they were brothers, it would be expected that they would all sign or all mark. Finally, Simeon’s name is spelled Carber and Gerbick, adjacent to a Leonard + Gerbick; it is assumed that he was not a Gerber/Garber.” Without solid evidence to link Jacob to Michael we are left guessing as to who our Swiss and quite possibly German ancestors were. ⁶

Jacob was father to ten children⁷.

Catherine born May 10, 1758⁸ died July 14, 1839

(Born in MD & died in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Israel Bigler⁹ (b: 1747 in Frederick Co, MD) 1775 in MD.)

Samuel born between 1760-67¹⁰ died August 1814

Henry born circa 1761/65 died unknown

Michael born 1762 died unknown

Simon born 1766 died unknown

Jacob (Jr.?) born May 14, 1767 died January 19, 1852

(Born near Johnsville, MD & died in Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH. Moved in 1794 to West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Moved in 1834 to Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH. He was a minister, farmer and a cobbler. Married Mary Magdalene Eller born 1775¹¹. It appears he may have served in the War of 1812. Hamilton's Rifle Reg't, Pennsylvania Mil., drummer, roll box 78, roll exct 602, roll record 29)

Barbara born circa 1771 died 1851

(Married Joseph Grable born 1778.)

John¹² born June 4, 1772 died April 27, 1848

(Born & died in Johnsville, Carroll, MD. Buried Beaver Dam Cemetery, Johnsville, MD. Married Elizabeth Mack (1769 - 1856). Sister of Anna Mack who married brother, Samuel. It appears he served in the War of 1812. 1 Reg't (Shappell's) Pennsylvania Mil., private, roll box 79, roll exct 602 and roll record. John is credited with the founding the Flat Rock Brethren church.¹³)

Jonathan born January 23, 1774 died July 28, 1850

(Born in Johnsville, MD & died in Washington County, PA.)

Solomon born October 10, 1791¹⁴ died January 16, 1870

(Born & died in Johnsville, MD. Married Mary Shriver born September 22, 1798 in Johnsville, Carroll County, MD. Solomon is buried at Beaver Dam Cemetery, Johnsville, Frederick, MD.)

Generation 2

Catherine Garber¹⁵ Bigler

Daughter of Jacob Garber born May 10, 1758 in MD, and died July 14, 1839 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. She married Israel Bigler¹⁶, born 1747 in Frederick County, Maryland, and died December 15, 1838 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married circa 1775 in Maryland. Both are buried in Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Their eight children were:

Samuel born 1775 or 76 died March 5, 1849

(Born in MD & died in Washington Co, PA. He married Susanna _____. She was born circa 1780 - 1781, and died August 18, 1849 in Washington Co, PA.)

Jacob born February 13, 1778 died June 21, 1849

(Born in MD & died West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Nancy Penn born: circa 1788/89.)

Catherine born July 10, 1780 died August 11, 1855

(Died in Berlin Twp, Holmes Co, OH. Married John Shidler born January 7, 1776 in PA)

Michael born January 16, 1782 died March 3, 1855

(Born in MD & died in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington, PA. Married Catherine Boocher born April 20, 1785.)

Daniel born circa 1784 died unknown

(Born in MD.)

Mary Magdalene born 1786 died October 15, 1829

(Married George Smith born 1781. Died in Washington Co, PA.)

David born May 3, 1787 died August 25, 1844

(Born in MD & died in Darke Co, OH. He married Nancy Grable, daughter of Joseph Grable and Barbara Garber. Nancy was born August 22, 1793, and died December 14, 1858 in Darke Co, OH.)

Susannah born 1792 died August 27, 1858

(Born in Frederick Co, MD, and died in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA. Before 1815 she married David Enoch III born 1786 in Washington Co, PA.)

Generation 3

Jacob Bigler¹⁷

Son of Catherine and Israel Bigler. Born February 13, 1778 in Maryland and died June 21, 1849 in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, Pennsylvania. He is buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, Pennsylvania. Married Nancy Penn, (born circa 1788).

Their two children are:

Israel born July 27, 1811 died January 14, 1884

(Born in PA. Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA . Buried Franklin Cemetery. Married Elizabeth Smith born December 22, 1812 in PA.)

Hannah born unknown died unknown

Generation 4

Israel Bigler

Son of Jacob and Nancy Bigler. Born July 27, 1811 in Pennsylvania and died January 14, 1884 in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. He is buried in Franklin Cemetery. Married Elizabeth Smith born December 22, 1812 in Pennsylvania and died March 14, 1884 in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, Pennsylvania.

They had seven children.

Nancy born 1840 died unknown

Peter S. born 1842 died January 28, 1843

Hannah¹⁸ born 1845 died 1922

Mary Mollie born January 26, 1849 died March 29, 1928

(Born in Washington Co, PA and died in Amity, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married James N. Sargeant born December 12 1852.)

Sarah born 1853 died unknown

Margaret born 1855 died unknown

(Born in Washington Co, PA.)

George born 1861 died unknown

(Born in Washington Co, PA.)

Generation 5

Mary Mollie Bigler Sargeant

Daughter of Israel and Elizabeth Bigler. Born January 26, 1849 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died March 29, 1928 in Amity, Amwell Township, Washington Co, Pennsylvania. Married James N. Sargeant born December 12 1852. She is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Cemetery, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA.

They had two children.

Irving¹⁹ born circa 1869 died unknown

Israel J. born September 1, 1886 died May 8, 1956

Generation 3

Catherine Bigler Shidler

Daughter of Catherine & Israel Bigler. Born July 10, 1780 in Maryland and died August 11, 1855 in Berlin Twp, Holmes Co, Ohio. Married John Shidler born January 7, 1776 in PA and died January 19, 1857 in Berlin Twp, Holmes Co, OH.

They had one child.

Rachel born November 20, 1824 died April 2, 1909

(Born in Berlin Twp, Holmes Co, OH. Married Samuel Boyd born September 10, 1814 in Antrim Co, Ireland and died August 23, 1882 in Berlin Twp, Holmes Co, OH. Married on October 14, 1858 in Berlin Twp, Holmes Co, OH.)

Generation 3

Michael Bigler

Son of Catherine and Israel Bigler. Born January 16, 1782 in Maryland and died March 3, 1855 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Catherine Boocher born April 20, 1785 and died April 5, 1844 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Both are buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had eleven²⁰ children.

Anna born circa 1804 died unknown

(Married Jacob Garrett born circa 1800.)

Catherine born circa 1806 died before 1855

Sarah born circa 1808 died unknown

(Married Robert Hook.)

Susannah born circa 1810 died unknown

David born May 15, 1812 died April 6, 1884

(Born and died in PA. Married Mahala Smith born 1818. Married before 1838.)

Simon born 1814 died June 1, 1825

Henry M. born January 4, 1818 died August 9, 1880

(Buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Cemetery, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Mary Fulton born March 15, 1826 in PA and died August 8, 1906. Married circa 1844.)

Rebecca born circa 1825 died unknown

(Married Benjamin Greenlee.)

Amanda born circa 1827 died unknown

Eleanor born 1829 died 1907

(Buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Eli Grable born 1818.)

Benjamin born August 27, 1830 died March 18, 1879

(Buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Mary Ann Gayman born November 19, 1837 in Pennsylvania and died September 7, 1898.)

Generation 4

David Bigler

Son of Michael and Catherine Bigler. Born May 15, 1812 in Pennsylvania and died April 6, 1884 in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, Pennsylvania. He is buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Mahala Smith born 1818 and died August 22, 1887 in Washington, PA. They married before 1838.

They had four children:

Simon born February 1838 died August 30, 1838

Michael²¹ born 1845 died April 17, 1865

(Died at Harrisburg, April 17, 1865 - age 20 years - Company G. 110th Pennsylvania Volunteer. Buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA)

John born 1848 died unknown

Milton²² born 1855 died unknown

Generation 4

Henry M. Bigler

Son of Michael and Catherine Bigler. Born January 4, 1818 in Pennsylvania and died August 9, 1880 in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, Pennsylvania. Married Mary Fulton born March 15, 1826 and died August 8, 1906. Both are buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Cemetery, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. They were married circa 1844.

They had nine children:

Elizabeth born 1845 died unknown

Catherine born April 28, 1847 died August 13, 1925

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married James Smith born July 19, 1842 and died May 17, 1930.)

Simon H. born February 1850 died 1900

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Temperance Riggle born August 9, 1857 and died October 29, 1946.)

Stephen Fulton born February 24, 1852 died May 27, 1894

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Rozella J. Shipe born December 6, 1857 and died November 18, 1940.)

William Simpson born April 29, 1857 died February 27, 1944

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Elizabeth J. ____ born December 19, 1859 and died August 22, 1887. He was widowed. Remarried Lydia E. Baker born May 26, 1867 and died December 27, 1898.)

Henry Austin born February 13, 1860 died April 7, 1913

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)

John Ellsworth born October 31, 1862 died April 2, 1866

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried in Franklin Cemetery.)

Israel Gilmore born January 10, 1864 died August 10, 1932

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)

Walter born 1867 died unknown

Generation 5

Catherine Bigler Smith

Daughter of Henry and Mary Bigler. Born April 28, 1847 and died August 13, 1925 in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, Pennsylvania. She is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married James Smith born July 19, 1842 and died May 17, 1930.

They had seven children.

Mary Elizabeth born July 23, 1869 died February 7, 1954

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Ulysses Grant Day born 1864 and died May 21, 1901.

Sophia Eldora born February 25, 1873 died May 18, 1956

(Married Stephen B. Day born April 21, 1867 and died May 15, 1952.)

James Madison born January 12, 1876 died November 1, 1880

Steven Fulton born March 1, 1878 died March 4, 1920

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Florence Christopher born May 17, 1880 and died May 18, 1963.)

Laura Belle born February 16, 1881 died July 1, 1971

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)

Henry Sherman born June 23, 1883 died November 29, 1958

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Edna Lowery born August 8, 1886 and died January 7, 1963.)

William Olon born June 19, 1886 died March 23, 1972

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)

Generation 6

Mary Elizabeth Smith Day

Daughter of Catherine and James Smith. Born July 23, 1869 and died February 7, 1954 in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Ulysses Grant Day born 1864 and died May 21, 1901. Both are buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.

They had two daughters both died as children and are buried with their parents.

Nellie Bly born November 13, 1892 died April 6, 1907

Jessie Fern born September 9, 1899 died April 6, 1904

Generation 5

Simon H. Bigler

Son of Henry and Mary Bigler. Born February 1850 and died 1900 in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Temperance Riggle born August 9, 1857 and died October 29, 1946. They are buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Cemetery, Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had a daughter who died as a children and is buried with her parents.

Myrtle C. born May 13, 1886 died April 11, 1891

Generation 5

Stephen Fulton Bigler

Son of Henry and Mary Bigler. Born February 24, 1852 and died May 27, 1894 in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Rozella J. Shipe born December 6, 1857 and died November 18, 1940. Both are buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Cemetery, Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had a son.

W. Scott born August 9, 1882 died November 10, 1954

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Sarah Cooper born October 29, 1887 and died December 27, 1955. She is buried with her husband.)

Generation 5

William Simpson Bigler

Son of Henry and Mary Bigler. Born April 29, 1857 and died February 27, 1944 in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Elizabeth J. ____ born December 19, 1859 and died August 22, 1887. He was widowed. Elizabeth is buried in Franklin Cemetery in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Remarried Lydia E. Baker born May 26, 1867 and died December 27, 1898. Both William and Lydia are buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.

William and Lydia had a daughter.

Edythe H. born December 12, 1894 died March 18, 1966

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Buried at Lone Pine Cemetery, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA.)

Generation 4

Rebecca Bigler Greenlee

Daughter of Michael and Catherine Bigler. Born circa 1825. Date of death unknown. Married Benjamin Greenlee.

They had three children.

Unnamed Infant born March 29, 1859 died March 29, 1859

(Buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA)

James born July 9, 1859 died October 24, 1955

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)

Caroline born 1867 died 1932

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)

Generation 4

Eleanor Bigler Grable

Daughter of Michael and Catherine Bigler. Born 1829 and died 1907. Married Eli Grable born 1818 and died August 5, 1897. Eli is buried at Progressive Brethren Cemetery, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Eleanor is buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had two daughters.

Sarah Jane born August 19, 1848 died June 3, 1938

Rebecca born April 18, 1858 died January 21, 1961

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Andrew McVay Voorhees born February 25, 1854 and died February 16, 1934.)

Generation 5

Rebecca Grable Voorhees

Daughter of Eleanor and Eli Grable. Born April 18, 1858 and died January 21, 1961 in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Andrew McVay Voorhees born February 25, 1854 and died February 16, 1934. Both are buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA.

They had four children.

James H. born August 27, 1885 died November 5, 1976

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Sadie Alta Garey.)

Haddie born April 9, 1892 died August 9, 1896

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)

Albert G. born June 3, 1894 died August 9, 1971

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)

Pauline M.²³ born April 2, 1898 died November 29, 1961

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married John H. Ross.)

Generation 4

Benjamin Bigler

Son of Michael and Catherine Bigler. Born August 27, 1830 in Pennsylvania and died March 18, 1879 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Mary Ann Gayman born November 19, 1837 in Pennsylvania and died September 7, 1898. Both are buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had six children.

Isaac born 1856 died unknown

Alice born 1858 died 1880

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA.)

James S. born 1861 died unknown

Amanda born 1864 died unknown

George born 1866 died unknown

Michael born 1868 died unknown

Generation 3

Mary Magdalene Bigler Smith

Daughter of Catherine and Israel Bigler. Born 1786 and died October 15, 1829 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married George Smith born 1781.

They had four children.

Israel born September 17, 1814 died March 29, 1892

(Married Hannah Grable born December 9, 1818 and died August 27, 1884. They were married circa 1839. Both are buried at Ten Mile Brethren Church Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)

Catherine born before 1830 died unknown

(Married Caleb Ball.)

David born before 1830 died unknown

(Married Elizabeth ____.)

Mary born before 1830 died unknown

Generation 4

Israel Smith

Son of Mary Magdalene and George Smith. Born September 17, 1814 in Pennsylvania and died March 29, 1892 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. In the census taken July 5, 1870 Israel listed his occupation as a farmer with $6,720 in real estate and $975 in personal property. Married Hannah Grable born December 9, 1818 and died August 27, 1884. They were married circa 1839. Both are buried at Ten Mile Brethren Church Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.

They had ten children.

Daniel born 1840 died April 3, 1925

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Rachel J. _____ born 1840 in PA. Married circa 1861.)

Katherine born 1842 died unknown

Susanna born 1844 died unknown

Nancy born 1846 died unknown

Barbara born 1848 died unknown

Sarah born January 4, 1850 died unknown

(Born in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Eli Leatherman Tombaugh born May 26, 1838 in Somerset Twp, Washington Co, PA.)

Hannah born 1853 died unknown

William²⁴ born 1857 died unknown

James M.²⁵ born 1861 died unknown

Joseph²⁶ born 1863 died unknown

Generation 5

Daniel Smith

Son of Israel and Hannah Smith. Born 1840 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania and died April 3, 1925 in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Rachel J. _____ born 1840 in PA. Married circa 1861. The July 5, 1870 census shows Daniel a laborer with $400 in real estate and $200 in personal property.

Daniel and Rachel had seven children.

Jackson born 1862 died unknown

Abraham B. born 1865 died unknown

John born 1869 died unknown

Delia born 1871 died unknown

Hannah S. born 1874 died unknown

Israel born 1878 died unknown

Mary F. born 1879 died unknown

Generation 3

Susannah Bigler Enoch Beeler

Daughter of Catherine & Israel Bigler. Born circa 1792 in Frederick County, Maryland and died August 27, 1867 in Waynesburg, Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. She is buried at Greene Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Married David Enoch III born 1786 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died July 20, 1865 in Richhill Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. He is buried at Braddock Cemetery II, Greene County, Pennsylvania.

They were married before 1815 and had two children. They divorced circa 1821.

Amos born 1815 died May 16, 1868

(Born in Greene Co, PA and died in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA. Married Elizabeth Grimes born circa 1822.)

Maria (Mary) Jane born August 19, 1822 died June 12, 1892

(Born in Washington Co., PA and died in Waynesburg, Greene Co, PA of heart failure. Buried at Greene Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg, PA. Married John Gamber born May 9, 1818 in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA.)

Susannah remarried to Philip Beeler born before 1802 circa 1821. He had three children.

Joshua born 1829 died November 3, 1908

(Born in Washington Co, PA and died in Morrisville, PA of dropsy. Married Priscilla Smith born circa 1828 in PA and died 10 FEB 1908 in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA.)

Hugh born 1831 or 1834 died February 23, 1909

(Died in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA and is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg, PA. Served in the American Civil War. 1861 Union Army, Private. 20 JUN 1861 Co. I, 27th Reg., 8th Reserves, PA, mustered in. 12 MAY 1864 Transferred to Co. D, 191st Reg. 27 SEP 1864 Transferred to Company H, 191st Reg. 28 JUN 1865 Mustered out with Company H.²⁷ Hugh saw action at Gettysburg and the Appomatox Campaign.)

Henry born 1835 died February 1926

(Died in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA.)

Generation 4

Maria (Mary) Jane Enoch-Beeler Gamber

Daughter of Susannah and David Enoch. Born August 19, 1822 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died June 12, 1893 in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania of heart failure. Married John Gamber born May 9, 1818 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died August 7, 1889 in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania. Both are buried at Greene Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg County, Pennsylvania. John served in the American Civil War. (January 28, 1864 Enlisted in the Union Army, Private. 26 APR 1865 Transferred from Co, B, 157th Reg. 28 JUN 1865 mustered out with Co. B, 191st Reg. 28 JUN 1865 Wounded and absent in hospital at muster out.)

Mary Jane & John Gamber had ten children.

Catherine (Kate) born March 21, 1844 died April 11, 1924

Frances L. born September 2, 1845 died August 12, 1887

(Born in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA and died in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA of breast cancer. Buried at Greene Mount Cemetery. Married Robert Summersgill born 1830 in Linton, Yorkshire, England and died September 3, 1915 in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA. They were married circa 1865.)

Samuel born April 11, 1849 died October 23, 1849

John born March 22, 1852 died December 12, 1865

Reuben born April 5, 1854 died March 1, 1857

Mary Jane born May 1, 1857 died April 2, 1908

Jacob born May 2, 1862 died July 27, 1934

(Married Rosa Belle (Rose) Bumgarner born September 16, 1861 in Amity, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married before 1880.)

Anna M. born May 12, 1863 died after 1896

(Married Frederick W. Smith born October 28, 1855 in Washington, PA. Married on June 18, 1886.²⁸)

Jean (female) born 1866 died 1867

Charles B. born 1869 died after 1896

Generation 5

Frances L. Gamber Summersgill

Daughter of Mary Jane and John Gamber. Born September 2, 1845 in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA and died August 12, 1887 Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA of breast cancer. Married Robert Summersgill born 1830 in Linton, Yorkshire, England and died September 3, 1915 in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA. They were married circa 1865. Both are buried at Greene Mount Cemetery in Greene Co, PA.

They had three children.

Sarah J. (Sadie) born May 31, 1866 died January 28, 1946

(Married Jesse H. Blair born May 31, 1866 in PA and died January 28, 1946.)

William A. born circa 1867 died unknown

(Married Clara ______ born circa 1872.)

Henry Lee born circa 1880 died June 12, 1901

Generation 6

Sarah J. (Sadie) Summersgill Blair

Daughter of Frances and Robert Summersgill. Born May 31, 1866 in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania and died January 28, 1946 in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania. Married Jesse H. Blair born May 31, 1866 in PA and died January 28, 1946.

They had a daughter.

E.P.(female) born unknown died unknown

Generation 5

Mary Jane Gamber Summersgill

Daughter of Mary Jane and John Gamber. Born May 1, 1857 in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania and died April 2, 1908 in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania. Married John Robert Summersgill born November 8, 1852 in Linton, Yorkshire, England and died May 9, 1927 in Waynesburg, Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. They were married in 1876. Both are buried at Greene Mount Cemetery in Greene County, Pennsylvania.

They had six children.

Jesse born June 23, 1877 died September 11, 1927

(Married Emma K. Fry born April 13, 1875 in Reading, PA and died November 4, 1945 in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA. They were married in 1901.)

Fredrick born March 9, 1879 died unknown

(Married Blanche ____ born circa 1884.)

Charles William²⁹ born September 20, 1887 died April 6, 1948

(Married Emma Zook West born November 27, 1884 in PA and died August 6, 1952.)

Catherine Elizabeth born March 4, 1889 died April 18, 1919

(Called Bessie. Married Albert (Bert) James Holder born September 11, 1886 in Clarksville, PA and died April 20, 1919. They were married on September 19, 1910.)

Ralph born March 4, 1893 died October 22, 1965

(Married Goldie Ruth Loughman born July 10, 1893 in Sycamore, PA and died July 23, 1958. They were married 1910 in PA.)

Unnamed Infant born February 27, 1897 died February 27, 1897

Generation 5

Jacob Gamber

Son of Mary Jane and John Gamber. Born May 2, 1862 in Marion Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania and died July 27, 1934 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. In 1896 he was listed as a stone mason. Married Rosa Belle (Rose) Bumgarner born September 16, 1861 in Amity, Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married before 1880. Both are buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had five children.

John born March 27, 1880 died January 13, 1959

(Born in Waynesburg, Greene Co, PA and died in Washington Co, PA of Carcinomatosis, generalized. Buried at Washington Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Washington Co, PA. Occupation Glassworker, Tiger Valley Glass, Washington, PA. Married Ethel Ackard born March 12, 1888 in Marion Station, Homestead, Allegheny Co, PA and died September 25, 1956 in Washington Co, PA of Carcinoma.)

George E. born October 16, 1881 died August 6, 1924

(Born in Waynesburg, Greene Co, PA and died in Washington Co, PA. Married Elizabeth A. Huffman born February 3, 1879 in Greene Co, PA and died May 23, 1941 in Washington Co, PA. They were married circa 1898. Both buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)

Frank born March 13, 1883 died November 14, 1908

(Born in Waynesburg, Greene Co, PA and died in Washington Co, PA. Married Blanche Elizabeth Wheatley born October 2, 1883 in Buffalo Village, PA and died August 23, 1931. they were married in 1906. Both buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)

Clyde born March 31, 1886 died March 16, 1965

(Born in Waynesburg, Greene Co, PA and died in Miami, Dade Co, FL. Married Ocie Pearl Day born September 17, 1888 in Bellaire, Belmont Co, OH and died March 26, 1972. They were married July 2, 1904. Both buried at Woodlawn Park Cemetery, Miami, FL.)

Ray born June 18, 1896 died August 11, 1976

(Born in Waynesburg, Greene Co, PA and died in Washington Co, PA. Married Belle Phillips born March 8, 1895 in Library, PA and died July 30, 1972. Both buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)

Generation 6

George E. Gamber

Son of Jacob and Rose Gamber. Born October 16, 1881 in Waynesburg, Greene Co, PA and died August 6, 1924 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Elizabeth A. Huffman born February 3, 1879 in Greene County, Pennsylvania and died May 23, 1941 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. They were married circa 1898. Both buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had a son.

Paul H. born July 26, 1899 died October 13, 1957

(Buried at Claysville cemetery. Served in WW1 as a private. Military Discharge DEC 1918.)

Generation 5

Anna M. Gamber Smith

Daughter of Mary Jane and John Gamber. Born May 12, 1863 in Marion Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania and died after 1896. On February 25, 1896 she was living in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Married Frederick W. Smith born October 28, 1855 in Washington, Pennsylvania. Married on June 18, 1886.³⁰ Married by Rev. Jeremiah Simpson.

They had two children.

Jacob born circa 1888 died unknown

Charles born circa 1890 died unknown

Generation 4

Joshua Beeler

Son of Susannah and Phillip Beeler. Born 1829 in Washington Co, PA and died November 3, 1908 in Morrisville, PA of dropsy. Served in the American Civil War. Occupation listed as laborer. Married Priscilla Smith born circa 1828 in PA and died February 10, 1908 in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA. Both are buried at Greene Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg, PA.

They had four children.

Levi born May 1850 died unknown

Alonzo born February 1858 died April 27, 1920

Unnamed Infant born November 1867 died November 1867

Joshua II born 1870 died 1876

Generation 2

Samuel Garber

Son of Jacob Garber. Born between 1760 & 1767 in Frederick (now Carroll) County, Maryland. Samuel married Anna Mack³¹ (born 1777) in Washington Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania circa 1801. Anna’s father was Alexander Mack. Samuel’s name appears in the 1800 census along with Jacob. His father died sometime in 1800 so it is assumed this Jacob is his brother rather than his father.

They lived in Liberty Town, Frederick County, Maryland before moving to Pennsylvania sometime between 1801 and 1804. Samuel enlisted to fight in the War of 1812 and was subsequently killed in the Battle of Lundy's Lane August 1814 in Ontario, Canada. He was a private on the payroll of Company of Volunteers (1st Regt., 2nd Brig. Infantry of Pennsylvania) commanded by Capt. John Maugre of 2nd regiment performing a tour of duty under command of Col. Jeremiah Schappel, who rendezvoused at York, Pennsylvania under the general order of the governor, dated Aug. 26th, 1814. His wife Anna³² was left with their three children.

After their father's death Samuel and David were bound out to a shoemaker. John was bound out to a hatter.

John born February 19, 1801³³ died December 19, 1859

Samuel Jr. born May 8, 1804³⁴ died April 27, 1893

David born September 26, 1808³⁵ died 1889

Generation 3

John Garber

Son of Samuel and Anna Garber. Born Feb. 19, 1801³⁶ in Maryland and died December 14³⁷, 1859 in Des Moines Twp., Jefferson Co., Iowa. John married Sarah Albaugh born February 8, 1801 in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania and died January 11, 1879 in Des Moines Township, Jefferson County, Iowa. They married on September 21, 1823 in Pennsylvania where John was an ordained Elder. In the 1850 US Census John lists his occupation as ‘farmer” with $1,000 real property. Both are buried in the Libertyville Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Jefferson Co., Iowa, tombstones #204 and #205.

Farming in those early days was not an easy task farmers were often forced to make their own tools as no supply stores were close enough to be used. To read more about farming in the early days of Decatur County see the Bonus Material:  Farming in Decatur County, Iowa.

The following is an account of the journey taken by the John Garber family as they moved from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania to Libertyville, Iowa in 1844. From the papers of Susannah Jane Garber Teater.

On April 2, 1844, about noon, we left our home near Huntingdon and at nightfall arrived at the foot of the mountains. A little after sunrise the next morning, we resumed our journey and traveled seven miles without seeing a house. About noon we had dinner and by sunset we had traveled to Johnston where we remained until Friday visiting [the] Stutsman[']s.

Going from there to the Spruce settlement we remained to attend a sale at Goughenour's on Saturday. We attended church on Sunday. We stayed in the settlement until Tuesday, when we took dinner at the Eli Renshoff home and went to the wharf where we were to take the canal boat.

We embarked at dark and immediately started and at noon Wednesday came to Blairsville. At evening we came to the tunnel which is through and under the hill and is 354 feet long. We went across the aqueduct to the other side Thursday and arrived at the tenth lock Friday morning at sun-up. From that time we went through Blackwater, until about nine o'clock and passed a great many salt works and at dark we reached twelve mile lock.

Arriving at Pittsburgh about two o'clock Saturday morning, we transferred to the steamboat 'Swift-Sure', but did not leave until about noon for Wheeling, Virginia³⁸. Our next town was Marietta, Ohio. When we came to Parkersburg, the apple trees were in bloom; peaches and plums were in full bloom, before we left Pennsylvania.

On Sunday morning we had traveled as far as Ripley and about ten o'clock we came to Cincinnati where we lay until Monday evening. There we were astonished to find a woman caught in the wheel of the boat. The second mate was sent to loose her, and it was found she was not known. They took her to shore, where someone said she was the wife of a worthless man who was in jail. She had started to see some of her friends and it was presumed she had too much spirits and had fallen into the water. A coffin was brought for her and she was taken away and buried. They did not bury those that were drown with others, but in a separate place.³⁹

Monday evening we sailed from Cincinnati and came to Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday morning and here we shipped to another boat, "The Charlotte"'. While the boat was crossing the falls of Ohio, we got off and walked about two miles around the falls when we were again taken on board.

We had to get on the boiler deck where there were seven families and eight other passengers. We were so crowded we could scarcely move around.

Friday, the 19th, we came to the mouth of the Ohio, and went up the Mississippi River. The pilot was not acquainted with the river and we [got] stuck on sand bars. We scoured the rocks and plowed the sand but finally got loose, only to strike another when in sight of St. Louis. The boat was extricated again, with little damage and at three o'clock we anchored in St. Louis. Saturday we visited the market place in the city, and saw all kinds of garden greens and all sorts of fresh pork, beef, veal and sausage and various kinds of articles.

Here the boat unloaded lumber and several things, but did not leave until 10 o'clock Saturday night. When some five miles out of St. Louis a large stallion jumped overboard and swam away. The owner left the boat to find it, but we heard nothing more of him.

On Sunday April 21st the Mormons held preaching services on the boat. Monday we sailed onto Nauvoo, Illinois where about 80 Mormons landed. It took about four hours for them to unload. From here, we rowed back a mile for some families to land on the other side of the river. At this time we were having a heavy rain and passengers were landing all along. At dark our party landed at Burlington, Iowa, and the way the drays⁴⁰ came! ‘I'll have you,’ and ‘I'll have you!’ We took the closest place we could get and of course made a bad choice.

On the 23rd the men went out to hunt [for] a location and [on the] 24th they secured a house and returned. Here in the vicinity of Burlington we lived four years. We moved to Jefferson County, Iowa and settled northeast of Libertyville in 1848.

John Garber (1802-1859) was the first ordained Elder of the Brethren Church southeast of Batavia, at Decatur Township, Jefferson County, Iowa that was organized in 1838. The following information concerns the Church as well as John Garber. Ron Johnson provided this excerpt on February 3, 2002.

THE LIBERTYVILLE CHURCH

The house is located in section 2, Des Moines Township, Jefferson County, Iowa. In 1838⁴¹, we find that there were at least two families of members within the bounds of the State of Iowa. They were David Peebler and John Garber. They, with at least two other families located near Libertyville, Jefferson County, before 1844. In common with many of the brethren, these pioneers considered their church relations and growth of prime importance, and in harmony with this sentiment a few members met in 1844 and organized the first Church of the Brethren in Iowa, it being the second one west of the Mississippi River. The number at this organization was eight, and this tallies exactly with original organization over 200 years ago in Germany. It was organized by Eld. George Wolf, of Illinois, and consisted of the following members: Esther; Michael Peebler Jr. and his wife, Fanny; David Peebler and wife and John Garber and wife, Sarah. Brother Garber, being a minister, was placed in charge of the work, and was soon afterward ordained to the eldership, being the first elder ordained in Iowa. He had charge of the church until his death, in 1853⁴². We cannot help but believe that there were others ready to hand in their letters of membership, or were very soon baptized, am, among whom were other families of Peeblers, Albaughs, etc. It is said that Daniel Rodabaugh, Sr., and wife were baptized either at the time of organization or at the first love feast. In 1847, a minister, Peter Lutz, and three families of Brown increased their number as we as the influence of the church. Among the early settlers of members might be mentioned Michael Glotfelty, Jesse West, and other families of Rodabaughts. These formed the foundation of the church at that time, and many of their descendants are at present among the active, earnest workers in the church in different parts of the Brotherhood.

After the death of Brother Garber, the active care of the church fell upon Brother Peter Lutz, who was an able preacher, but not so efficient in leadership. Some of the principal deacons are as follows: David Peebler, Michael Peebler, Abram Wagner, George W. Brown, William Roberts, Philip Albaugh, William F. Baker, Jesse West, Joseph Rodabaugh Alex Smith, James Dunn, West Horn, Ellis Peebler, Samuel Peebler, Joseph Wagner, Joseph Burger, D. A. Wolf, S. C. Laughlin

, Henry Rodabaugh, Thomas Lawson.

ELDER JOHN GARBER

Eld. John Garber was born February 16, 1802⁴³, in Maryland. His father, being a poor man, apprenticed him to a hat maker⁴⁴, which trade he followed in a small way after he moved west. Little is known of his early educational advantages, but they must have been superior to those of the "common man" at that time, perhaps because of is own personal efforts. He was a splendid penman and taught several terms of school. Autograph letters, still in the possession of his grandson, though written with a quill, are marvels of neatness.

Later in life he moved to Pennsylvania where he was married to Sarah Albaugh, and they united with the Church of the Brethren. He was elected to the ministry in Cambria County, Pa., and in 1838 with his family moved to Jefferson Co., IA, coming down the Ohio and up the Mississippi to Burlington in a steamboat. He entered land north of Libertyville and continued to farm until his death. He was ordained to the eldership soon after coming to the state, being the first elder of is faith to be ordained in Iowa and the second west of the Mississippi. The services were held in David Peebler's barn, and were conducted by Eld. George Wolf. He was blessed with a family of seven children, as follows: Susanna, Catherine, Sarah and Phoebe; Samuel W. and David, both ministers in the Church of the Brethren, and Daniel. Most of the children embraced the faith of their parents.

The few letters , previously mentioned, and what has been gleaned from the few persons now living who remembered him, are the only means I have of giving to posterity a knowledge of his character. I may truthfully say that from those who knew him I have not heard a word of criticism concerning his life. His letters overflow with reverence to God and gentleness and love for his family. As long as he lived he was quite active in the work of the church in Southern Iowa, often visiting the churches in adjoining counties. He spoke in both English and German and he sometimes was called upon to preach in German.

Dec. 11, 1859, he departed this life on the farm he had entered twenty years before, and was laid to rest in the cemetery west of the church house. The writer recently visited the old homestead. The mound where the house stood, the well and some rose bushes are all that remains to mark the spot. Time will efface these, but his labors in the Lord will abide forever.

His life is a vivid illustration of the fact that our influence many reach father than we suspect. He deemed his life so humble that he kept no record of it, yet he was a pioneer of Iowa. When he erected his cabin in Jefferson County, hundreds of savage Indians occupied the forests and prairies of Iowa, and pioneer life was full of dangers. He gave his time and talent to establish the church in her borders and now fifty-eight years after he passed away, we eagerly grasp every scrap of history he made. As a minister he was not emotional nor boisterous, but calm and deliberate, and his preaching was effective because backed by a loving and consistent life. He was a good counselor and the church prospered under his eldership. The members felt especially bereft, because a man so useful to the church and society should be taken before he had rounded out even his three score years and ten.

John and Sarah Garber’s Family

Mary Ann born 1824 died 1839

Susannah Jane born October 2, 1826 died August 3, 1900

John (Junior) born June 15, 1828 died June 21, 1828

(Buried in Pennsylvania)

David Henry born August 7, 1829 died May 22 1889

Samuel Albaugh born January 1 1832⁴⁵ died June 14, 1888

Joseph born October 30, 1833 died October 30, 1833

Catherine born August 10, 1834 died March 2, 1913

Sarah Elizabeth born September 25, 1836 died October 1, 1887

Phoebe Margaret born September 25, 1836 died December 4, 1893

Jacob born December 17, 1838 died 1838

Rebecca born January 11, 1840 died February 8, 1851

(Buried in the Brethren Cemetery in Jefferson County, Iowa. Stone #206.⁴⁶

Daniel Wyley born May 11, 1844 died September 29⁴⁷, 1915

NOTE: John’s children will be listed later in separate chapters. See the Table of Contents or click on the child’s name to follow the family line.

Generation 3

Samuel Garber (Jr.?)

Son of Samuel and Anna Garber. Born May 8, 1804⁴⁸ in Woodbury Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania and died April 27, 1893 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. He married Catherine Leedy⁴⁹ born April 8, 1809 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania and died October 24, 1879 in Richland County, Ohio. They were married September 7, 1825 in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio.

Catherine was known to friends and family as Katy. She was the oldest daughter of "Big John" Leedy, the original Leedy Ohio pioneer who brought his family from Morrison's Cove, Pennsylvania in 1811 to Richland County, Ohio.

In the 1850 US Census Samuel listed his occupation as “farmer” with $5,000 in real property.

BELLVILLE INDEPENDENT: 11 May 1893, Vol. 5, No. 52

The INDEPENDENT today chronicles the history of one who has been a landmark so far in the history of the country.

The children's children for ages to come will point back with pride to the life of Samuel Garber. Almost forgotten he was by the fast going times, but today we pause to do honor to the hero who so quietly passed over to the majority. We cannot do too much honor to those who endured the hardships of pioneer life, whose ax felled the mighty oak, whose courage defied the scalping knife of the Indian, enduring privations and want that these then "western wilds" might be made habitable for man. May the rising generation never forget the debt, while the Clearfork runs on to the gulf or the hills cast their shadows about them extol the memory of the noble and true.

Samuel Garber was born May 8, 1804, died April 27, 1893, aged 88 years, 11 months and 19 days. He was born at York, Pa., and died at the home of his son, Theodore, 2½ miles east of Bellville, O.

His mother's maiden name was Anna Mock. His father, John Garber⁵⁰, enlisted in the war of 1812, and never returned, and is supposed to have been killed in the battle of Lundy's Lane, July 25, 1814. The family consisting of his mother and three sons, John, David and himself, moved to Morrison's Cove, Bedford Co., Pa., where his mother married Sim Brollier for her second husband.

After her marriage he lived for awhile with his uncle Jacob Mock, and afterward learned the shoemaker's trade with his stepfather. He also teamed for him over the mountains to Pittsburg, hauling the pig iron, which was prepared in the mountains, and now to the historic city of Johnstown, where he came near having a fatal accident by the breaking of ice while he was crossing the river with a heavy load of this iron.

In 1822, at the age of 18, he emigrated to Ohio with his uncle Jacob Mock's family, who settled in Knox County, near the north line, where the B. & O. R.R. now crosses. He worked at shoemaking for a short time, "Whipping the cat" as they called it, going around from house to house. He soon engaged to work for John Leedy who had settled at the early date of 1811, were Frank Garber now lives, near the south line of Richland County. At this date there were only fourteen families in the county, eleven in Mansfield and three outside. At one time they all fled to the Block House at Fredericktown to escape the ravages of the Indians in 1812.

On Sept. 17, 1825, he married Catharine Leedy, a daughter of his employer. He commenced housekeeping on the farm of is father-in-law, when his brother David lived. He entered Sec. 28, Jefferson Twp., where Hezekiah Sweet now lives and soon bought part of Sec. 35, the present home of his son-in-law, Aaron A. Leedy. He added to this and lived here till the death of John Leedy, his father-in-law, where he bought the old Leedy farm and moved on it in 1851. In 1863 he traded his farms for those of Aaron Leedy and Jacob Garber, located 2½ miles east of Bellville. Here four years after celebrating their golden wedding, Mrs. Garber passed over to the majority, Oct. 24, 1879. His son, Benton Garber moved in and kept house for him till Nov. 1891, when Benton removed to the mill west of town. He then made his home with his son, Theodore, till the time of his death.

Father and mother Garber were blessed with nine children, nine of whom are living -- seven sons and two daughters. One daughter became the wife of Aaron A. Leedy, one of the first farmers of this county. Another the wife of O.B. Rummel of our town; John L. Garber, one of our first farmers; Lewis L. Garber, a well known mechanic of our town; L. Garber, an extensive farmer of St. Louis; David L. Garber, deceased, the father of Rev. Garber of Ashland; Elihu and Levi of our town; Jehu L. Garber, our much respected County Commissioner now on his second term; Washington L. Garber, in the powder business at Cincinnati; Theodore Garber, lives on one of the most beautiful farms in the Clearfork Valley, made so by his industry, the old Garber homestead in later years; Benton L. Garber, doing a first-class milling business west of town. It is due to say, and we will say it truthfully, that a more honorable, upright family cannot be found -- not a black sheep in the whole flock. They have not departed from the landmarks which the father and mother set up. There are forty-nine grandchildren and forty-six great-grandchildren living.

Father and mother Garber became members of the Universalist church about 1850, and continued to the end. They were faithful and consistent members. All their children living are members of the Universalist church together with the seven daughters-in-law, one son-in-law and twenty-three grandchildren -- forty-nine in all.

Samuel Garber was well fitted for the life of a pioneer. He was strong physically, mentally and morally. He was noted for his honorable dealing, and his neighbors and friends speak in very highest terms of his noble, upright, manly character. Industrious, honest, frugal and strong, he succeeded of course, and was blessed with a competence. He had no opportunities of education in his day and never attended anything but a writing school when he was twenty-one years old, yet he did all his figuring and calculating readily and was a great reader in his later life. All his possessions were tied up in a bandana handkerchief when he came from Pennsylvania. Father Garber began to distribute $1500 to each of his children as they were married. He distributed thus to ten. Afterwards he increased this to $3000 each. He leaves an estate yet of at least $20,000.

His funeral took place from the Universalist church in Bellville, April 29, 1893, Rev. John Richardson officiating. Interment at Bellville Cemetery. All the children were present except for Mrs. A. Leedy, who is quite ill. Six of the sons, full of manly strength, acted as pallbearers on this solemn occasion.

 Read more about Samuel’s life from the Atlas Map of Richland County 1873.

Their twelve children are:

John Leedy born December 11, 1826 died July 31, 1917

Levi L. born March 13, 1828 died April 27, 1850

David Leedy. born April 8, 1831 died April 5, 1865⁵¹

Lewis Leedy born June 11, 1832 died 1924

Jehu Leedy born October 29, 1835 died 1903

(Married Susan Rebecca Wallace June 19, 1856.)

Elizabeth Ann born January 10, 1838 died December 25, 1921

Jackson Leedy born January 17, 1841 died unknown

(Married Mary E. Rummell November 24, 1867.)

Washington Leedy born April 12, 1843 died 1921

Theodore Leedy born August 9, 1845 died 1932

(Married Martha Celestia Lee born October 4, 1869. TL was a farmer and a dairyman.) See TL Garber and his wife Martha.

Mary Ellen born February 14, 1848 died unknown

Benton Leedy⁵² born April 16, 1850 died March 26, 1897

(Born in Jefferson Twp., Richland Co., OH. Married Lizzie Elliot Elston born June 7, 1854 in Provincetown, MA. On October 10, 1872. Killed on a Chicago, IL street while returning alone from a theater to the Dearborn Hotel. He was there selling milling machinery.⁵³ Buried March 28, 1897 Bellville, Richland Co., OH.)

Nina L. born September 5, 1854 died June 30, 1855

Generation 4

John Leedy Garber

Son of Samuel and Katy Garber. Born December 11, 1826 in Jefferson Township., Richland County, Ohio and died July 31, 1917 in Ankneytown, Knox County, Ohio. He married Mary Swank born October 21, 1830 in Ankneytown, Knox County, Ohio and died March 14, 1912 in Ankneytown. They were married on August 27, 1854 in Richland County, Ohio.

The following is from The History of Richland County, A.A. Graham.

GARBER, JOHN L., farmer: resides on a part of Sec. 33. He was born in Jefferson Township, and brought up on a farm. At the age of 20 years, he commenced to work at the carpenter trade, In 1848, he went with others to Iowa and worked at millwrighting. In 1851, he returned, and, in Richland and Knox Cos, built fourteen dwelling-houses, besides numerous other buildings. Mr. Garber was born Dec. 11, 1826. His companion, Mary Swank, was born Oct. 21,1830. They were married Aug. 27, 1854. Children-Zeruiah was born March 24, 1855 ; Elizabeth, Feb. 5, 1857 ; a son, Dec. l5, 1858 ; Samuel M., Nov. 29, 1859; Catharine E., Apri1 16, 1861; Florence, Feb. 15, 1865 ; Verde, March 6,1867 ; Charles, Feb. 23, 1869; Elvyra, Apri1 27, 1871; Walter, July 11, 1873. Deaths - a son, died Jan. 2, 1859; Catharine, March 20, 1862; Charles, Dec. 10, 1870; Elvyre, May 24, 1872. After marriage, Mr. Garber bought a farm in Worthington Township, and moved on it in March, 1855. The next fall, he returned to Jefferson Township, and, in 1856, purchased the farm on which he now resides. He has been a successful farmer, and is well fixed. He built his dwelling-house in 1861. He is a charter member of the Jefferson Grange. He and his wife united with the Universalist Church shortly after marriage.

They had eleven children.

Zaruiah born March 24, 1855 died unknown

(Female child. Born in Jefferson Twp, Richland Co., OH. Married Leedom Oyster born circa 1851 in Jefferson Twp. They married on December 30, 1888.)

Elizabeth A. born February 5, 1857 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Twp, Richland Co., OH. Married George W. Durbin⁵⁴ born March 14, 1853. They married in 1879.⁵⁵)

Unnamed son born December 15, 1858 died January 2, 1859

(Born and died in Jefferson Twp, OH.)

Samuel Murray born November 29, 1859 died April 1, 1941

(Born in Jefferson Twp, OH and died in Bellville, Richland Co., OH.)

Catherine E. born April 16, 1861 died March 20, 1862

(Born and died in Jefferson Twp., OH.)

Florence born February 15, 1865 died May 22, 1874

(Obit: THE BELLVILLE WEEKLY: 29 May 1874, Vol. 3, No. 11 -- DIED -- In Jefferson Twp., Richland Co., Ohio, on Thursday, May 22d., 1874, FLORENCE, daughter of John L. Garber, aged 9 years, 3 months and 7 days.)

Verda born March 6, 1867 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Twp., OH. Married

Charles born February 23, 1869 died December 10, 1870

(Born and died in Jefferson Twp.)

Elvira born August 27, 1871 died May 24, 1872

(Obit: BELLVILLE DOLLAR WEEKLY: 31 May 1872, Vol. 1, No. 14 -- DIED -- Near Belleville, O., May 24th., 1872, ELVRA GARBER, youngest daughter of John L. & Mary S. Garber, aged one year and twenty-one days.

This is the fourth child that brother and sister Garber have lost from their earth circle, and yet they "mourn not as those who have no hope". They feel that their loved ones are "not lost, but gone before". He who said "Suffer the little ones to come unto me" hath promised to all such a Heavenly home with Him.)

Walter born July 11, 1873 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Twp.)

Mamie born 1878 died December 23, 1890

(Obit: THE MANSFIELD HERALD: 25 December 1890, Vol. 41, No. 6 -- Commissioner J.L. Garber's twelve year old daughter Mamie, died Monday morning after an illness of two days. Funeral at Bellville Tuesday.)

Generation 5

Samuel Murray Garber

Son of John L. and Mary Garber. Born November 29, 1859 in Jefferson Township, Richjland County, Ohio and died April 1, 1941 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. He married Sarah Armstrong born August 1, 1859 in Jefferson Township and died September 9, 1930 in Bellville. They were married in January 1886.

They had four children.

Abigail born March 21, 1890 died November 1984⁵⁶

(Born in Bellville, Richland Co., OH. Married Harvey Syles born circa 1886 in Bellville. They married June 19, 1913. Later she was married to ____ Moses.)

John Leedy born January 24, 1892 died 1936

(Born in Jefferson Twp., Richland Co., OH. Married Pearl Toms born circa 1896 in Bellville, OH.)

Reid Hezekiah born July 2, 1893 died March 1986⁵⁷

(Born in Jefferson Twp., Richland Co., OH and died in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. Eleanor Hofeling born circa 1898 in Jefferson Twp. They were married November 23, 1920.)

Clark Armstrong born February 4, 1897 died April 1977⁵⁸

(Born in Jefferson Twp., Richland Co., OH and died in Saint Paris, Champaign Co., OH. Married Helen Frosh born circa 1901 in Richland Co., OH.)

Generation 5

Verda Garber Moses

Daughter of John L. and Mary Garber. Born March 6, 1867 in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio and the place and date of her death are unknown. She married Walter S. Moses born circa 1865.

They had a daughter.

Dorothy born circa 1905⁵⁹

Generation 4

David Leedy Garber

Son of Samuel and Katy Garber. Born April 8, 1831 in Richland County, Ohio and died April 5, 1865 in Richland County. Married Susan Leedy born June 7, 1830. They were married on April 8, 1852.

The following is from The History of Richland County, by A.A. Graham.

GARBER, DAVID L., deceased ; he was born April 8, 1831, in Jefferson Township, in which he resided till death. He was married to Susan Leedy, April 8, 1852, who was a daughter of Abraham Leedy, and was born June 7, 1830; their children are Aaron, born Jan. 18, 1853; Elihu, Oct. 6, 1854 ; James Franklin, Oct. 12, 1856 ; Martha E., June 17, 1858 ; Jennie A., July 19, 1860; Levi, Sept. 19, 1862; Ezra, Aug. 15, 1864. Ezra died Jan. 10, 1865, and his father April 5, 1865. Mr. Garber pursued the avocation of agriculture and stock-growing during his life. He was member of the church of Christian Brethren. The four sons cultivate the farm known as the John Leedy farm, containing over 230 acres, and are the editors and proprietor of the Richland Star, published at Bellville. Jennie was married to Edwin Crain, Nov. 13, 1879.

They had eight children.

Aaron born January 18, 1853 died unknown

Elihu born October 6, 1854 died unknown

James Franklin born October 12, 1856 died unknown

Martha E. born June 17, 1858 died unknown

Jennie A. born July 19, 1860 died unknown

(Born in Richland County, OH. Married George Edwin Crain born March 31, 1855 in Bellville, OH. They were married on November 13, 1879.⁶⁰)

Levi born September 19, 1862 died unknown

Ezra born August 15, 1864 died January 10, 1865

Generation 4

Lewis Leedy Garber

Son of Samuel and Katy Garber. Born June 11, 1832 in Richland County, Ohio and died in 1924. He married Mary Mock born December 17, 1837 and died unknown. They were married on April 24, 1856.

The following is from The History of Richland County, by A.A. Graham.

GARBER, LEWIS L., farmer; resides on a part of Sec. 33, four miles south of Bellville ; he is a son of Samuel Garber,he was bought up a farmer; worked at the carpenter trade from his 21st to his 25th year, and in 1873 commenced bricklaying as a trade, in connection with farming. He did the brickwork on the Jefferson Hall, and half on the Town Hall in Bellville; he built a fine residence on his farm in 1863, and rebuilt it in 1878 ; he was born June 11, 1832, and was married to Mary, daughter of John Mock, April 24, 1856: she was born Dec. 17, 1837. Children-Calvin, born Feb. 12, 1857, died six days after ; Mary Alice, March 16, 1858; Hortense, Feb. 16, 1862; Alwilda, June 4, 1864; Luella, July 4, 1866; Jerry, Feb. 12, 1872; child not named, July 24, 1879. After marriage, they first lived on his father's farm; in 1860, he bought his present homestead. Mr. Garber was a shorter member of the Jefferson Grange, No. 256. He and his wife are communicants of the Universalist Church.

They had six children.

Calvin born February 12, 1857 died February 18, 1857

Mary Alice born March 16, 1858 died unknown

(Born in Richland County, OH. Married Amos Wilson Donaugh born November 26, 1855 in Richland County, OH and when he died is unknown. They were married August 23, 1876. “They lived on the farm with her father about two years; they then lived a short time in a building one half a mile away, and, in October, 1879, moved about two and a half miles east of Bellville. They remained there the following winter, and, in the spring, came upon the homestead his father bought.”⁶¹

Hortense born February 16, 1862 died unknown

Alwilda born June 4, 1864 died unknown

Luella born July 4, 1866 died unknown

Jerry born February 12, 1872 died unknown

Unnamed child born July 24, 1879 died July 24, 1879

Generation 4

Elizabeth Ann Garber Leedy

Daughter of Samuel and Katy Garber. Born January 10, 1838 in Richland County, Ohio and died December 25, 1921 in Knox County, Ohio. Known to friends and family as Lib. Lib was described as "one of the finest cooks that ever lifted a griddle or turned a cake and so modest that she never thought so.⁶² Married Aaron A. Leedy born April 21, 1832, in Knox County, Ohio and died October 28, 1907 in Knox County, Ohio. Married March 13, 1856. Both are buried at Owl Creek Cemetery, Knox County, Ohio.

Aaron’s parents were Abraham Leedy and Elizabeth Zook. Abraham moved his family from Morrison's Cove, Pennsylvania in September 1829 and settled near Ankenytown, Ohio, near where his older brother, "Big John" Leedy, had settled in 1811. The following biography on Aaron Leedy was taken from the Leedy Family website.⁶³

As a young man, Aaron worked as a carpenter and helped build the Brethren Church in Ankenytown. He became a skilled mechanic who operated sawmills, threshing machines, and other farm equipment. He married Elizabeth Ann Garber, his first cousin, once removed, on March 13, 1856. They first lived on her father's farm, then occupied several farms in the area until purchasing part of the original "Big John" Leedy land from Samuel Garber in 1863.

He built a large brick home about 1870 directly over a spring, which served as a cool pantry. He provided running water from a large holding tank in the attic and installed a copper bathtub in the master bedroom.

Aaron was a general farmer growing corn, oats, and wheat. He raised cattle, hogs, sheep, chicken, and turkeys; and sold meat, butter, eggs, hides, wool, and maple syrup. In his daily journal he detailed temperature, wind direction and speed, precipitation and agricultural production (e.g., pounds of butter, eggs, gallons of maple syrup). He was a charter member of the Jefferson Grange, serving as first Master. He was president of the Patrons Mutual Relief Association for many years. He was a Universalist and helped erect that church's Bellville, OH building. A Prohibitionist, he proudly voted a "clean prohibition ticket" in 1887.

Music was important in his life. He led a Grange band consisting of neighbors and family members. He taught singing and loved singing at home with friends, at Grange meetings, and church events. Aaron recorded in his journal in 1887, 22 band practices, 12 band appearances, and "went to singing" on 26 occasions. He had charge of music at the first Leedy Reunion on September 23, 1896, and served as Reunion President 1898-1900. Aaron and Elizabeth celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on March 13, 1906, at their home.

Elizabeth and Aaron had eight children.

Byron Garber born unknown died unknown

Elmina born unknown died unknown

Clement Vincent born unknown died unknown

Albert Odell born unknown died unknown

Bertha Estelle born unknown died unknown

Alfred Tennyson born unknown died unknown

Herbert Emerson born August 5, 1875 died November 15, 1954

Maude Demorest born unknown died unknown

Generation 5

Herbert Emerson Leedy

Son of Elizabeth and Aaron Leedy. Born August 5, 1875 in Knox County, Ohio and died November 15, 1954 in Fredricktown, Knox County, Ohio. Married Anna Grace Wagner born July 22, 1883 and died June 1967 in Fredricktown, Knox Co., Ohio. Married June 3, 1908 in Ohio. Anna provided much of the documentation contained in the book "Fiddler Lore," which was written prior to 15 August, 1925. Book is held at the Mormon Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Her address as of the writing of the book was 102 W. College St., Fredricktown, Ohio.⁶⁴

They had three children.

Russell Wagner born June 27, 1910 died unknown

Ruth Elizabeth born February 9, 1912 died unknown

Miriam Ellen born March 27, 1917 died unknown

Generation 4

Mary Ellen Garber Rummel

Daughter of Samuel and Katy Garber. Born February 14, 1848 in Richland County, Ohio. The date and place of her death are unknown. She married O. B. Rummel August 18, 1845 in Tiffon, Ohio. They were married on November 24, 1867.

The following is from The History of Richland County, by A.A. Graham.

RUMMEL, O. B., dealer is hardware, Bellville; was bom in Tiffin, Ohio; he commenced to work in his father's Souring-mill while growing up; in 1867, he commenced a business course in the Poughkeepsie College, of New York; the next year, he took the degree of Master of Accounts; he then traveled some time looking for a mill, and not finding one that was satisfactory, he returned home and engaged to operating his father's mill. In September, 1871, he purchased the hardware store then operated by A. J. Markey, and has continued at this business till the present; Mr. Rummel was born Aug. 18, 1845, and was married Nov. 24, 1867, to Mary E. Garber; their children are Nellie E., born Oct.. 25, 1868; Zomara, Aug. 2, 1874; and a daughter, Sept. 2, 1879.

They had three children.

Nellie E. born October 25, 1868 died unknown

Zomara born August 2, 1874 died unknown

Unnamed daughter born September 2, 1879 died September 2, 1879

Generation 3

David Garber

Son of Samuel and Anna Garber. Born September 26, 1808⁶⁵ in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and died in 1889. He is buried in Ankenytown, Ohio. Married Eve Kusard born April 7, 1807 in Pennsylvania. They were married in the fall of 1827 in Richland County, Ohio. In the 1850 US Census David lists his occupation as “farmer” with $1,800 in real property. David and Samuel appear to have been neighbors in 1850.

David and his brother Samuel Garber

The following is from The History of Richland County, A.A. Graham.

GARBER, DAVID, farmer; born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Sept. 26, 1806, and came to Ohio in 1823; he worked at the shoe trade some when young. He married Eve Kusard in the fall of 1827; she was born April 7, 1806, and came from Pennsylvania with Daniel Hetrick; Mr. Garber's first investment in real estate was made in Worthington Township,. where he bought 70 acres and paid for it out of earnings made with a hoe and ax. After marriage, he moved the first time on a one-horse sled; they were fortunate enough to have a bed, a knife and a fork apiece, but no chairs or table; blocks of trees served as chairs, and an old chest as a table; he is now well fined; the greater number of their children are dead ; the living are Sarah, born Feb. 20, 1833; Samuel R., born March 21, 1842: Susan, born July 29, 1845.

David and Eve had four children.⁶⁶

Sarah born February 20, 1833 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Township, Richland County, OH. Married William Donaugh born May 22, 1829 in Mercer County, PA. They married on December 21, 1854.)

Margaret born circa 1834 died before 1880

(Born in Jefferson Township, Richland County, OH.)

Samuel K.⁶⁷ born March 22, 1842 died 1881

(Born and died in Jefferson Township, Richland County, OH. Married Eunice M. Carpenter born September 16, 1841 in NY.⁶⁸ They were married October 18, 1863. Sam was a farmer.)

Susannah born July 29, 1845 died unknown

Generation 4

Sarah Garber Donaugh

Daughter of David and Eve Garber. Born February 20, 1833 in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio and nothing is known of her death. Married William Donaugh born May 22, 1829 in Mercer County, Pennsyvania. They married on December 21, 1854.

The following is from The History of Richland County, by A.A. Graham.

DONAUGH, WILLIAM, born in Mercer Co., Penn, May 22, 1829; he came with his parents to Williams Co., Ohio, when yet young; from there his parents moved to Wayne Co., Ohio, where they lived a few years and then emigrated to Jefferson Township. He was brought up a farmer, which occupation has always received his attention. He was united in matrimony to Sarah Garber Dec. 21, 1854, she being the oldest living child of David Garber, and was born Feb. 20, 1833; their children, is order, are as follows: Amos W., born Nov. 26, 1855; Samuel Benton, Feb. 16, 1858; David Milton, Aug. 7, 1860; Susan Samantha, Jan. 17, 1863; William Henry, Sept. 17, 1866; John Clinton, Feb. 27, 1869; Levi Elroy, Nov. 23, 1871. Mr. Donaugh and wife united with the United Brethren Church about the year 1861. He commenced house-keeping with a few dollars of his own earnings, and is now the owner of a well-improved farm, a part of Sec. 27.

The couple had seven children.

Amos W. born November 26, 1855 died unknown

Samuel Benton born February 16, 1858 died unknown

David Milton born August 7, 1860 died unknown

Susan Samatha born January 17, 1863 died unknown

William Henry born September 17, 1866 died unknown

John Clinton born February 27, 1869 died unknown

Levi Elroy born November 23, 1871 died unknown

Generation 4

Susannah Garber Schroeder

Daughter of David and Eve Garber. Born July 29, 1845 in Richland County, Ohio. The date and place of her death are not known. She was known to friends and family as Susan. She married Daniel Schroeder on October 7, 1865.

The following is from The History of Richland County, by A.A. Graham.

SCHROEDER, DANIEL, farmer, and has worked at chair-making and painting; was born in Fredericktown, Knox Co., Ohio, where he grew up to manhood; he commenced making chairs when about 14 years of age. He was married, Oct. 7, 1865, to Susan Garber, daughter of David Garber; she was born July 29, 1845; they first lived is Knox Co. one year, then moved to Wood Co. and remained there eighteen months; returned to Richland and remained two years, then in Knox two years, and then moved on his father-in-law's farm. Their children are George William, born Sept. 23, 1866; Charles Clinton, Dec. 20, 1868; Sarah Ellen Eve, July 25, 1871; Alwilda May, July 25, 1875; Lenie Nevada, Oct. 14, 1878.

They had five children.

George William born September 23, 1866 died unknown

Charles Clinton born December 20, 1868 died unknown

Sarah Ellen Eve born July 25, 1871 died unknown

Alwilda born July 25, 1875 died unknown

Lenie Nevada born October 14, 1878 died unknown

Generation 2

Jacob Garber⁶⁹ Jr.

Son of Jacob Garber. Born May 14, 1767 near Johnsville, MD & died January 19, 1852 in Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH. Moved in 1794 to West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Moved in 1834 to Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH. He was a minister, farmer and a cobbler. Married Mary Magdalene Eller born 1775 & died in 1849. Married December 3, 1793 in Carroll County, Maryland.

They had ten children.

Christena born circa 1794 died unknown

(Married David Ash. He was born before 1800.)

Henry born circa 1796 died unknown

(He married Catherine Miller.)

Susannah born circa 1798 died unknown

(She married William Friend. He was born circa 1793.)

Mary Magdalene born 1799 died 1849

(Married William Fink born 1795.)

Michael born January 27, 1801 died March 29, 1874

(Married Elizabeth Koutz born November 4, 1798 in Washington Co., PA and died July 15, 1873 in Butler, Richland Co., Ohio.)

Nancy born 1803 died August 22, 1872

(Died in Washington Co, PA. She married George Crumrine. He was born 1800, and died 1 SEP 1864 in Washington Co, PA.)

Jacob Jr. (III)⁷⁰ born 1805 died 1882

Rebecca born 1806 died 1887

(She married Joshua Swihart. He was born 1796, and died 1882.)

Elizabeth born 1809 died 1889

(She married Peter Anthony. He was born 1812, and died 1888.)

Samuel Bigler born 1818 died 1905

(He married Lydia Mikesell. She was born 1822, and died 1894.)

Generation 3

Mary Magdalene Garber Fink

Daughter of Jacob and Mary Magdalene Garber. Born 1799 and died 1849. Married William Fink born 1795 and died 1849.

They had two children.

Emanuel born April 16, 1826 died April 20, 1862

(Born in Washington County, PA. Died at Louisville, KY as a result of injuries received in the Battle of Shiloh. Military record: 1861 - 1862 Union Army, Co E, 72 Reg, OH Volunteer Infantry. Killed in action 1862 Shiloh, TN. Buried at Cave Hill Cemetery.)

William H.⁷¹ born April 11, 1836 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA. Served the entire Civil War.)

Generation 3

Michael Garber

Son of Jacob and Mary Magdalene Garber. Born January 27, 1801 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died March 29, 1874 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Elizabeth Koutz born November 4, 1798 in Washington Co., PA and died July 15, 1873 in Butler, Richland Co., Ohio. Married 1825 in Washington, Pennsylvania.

Both are buried in the Garber Cemetery in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio.

Their children are:⁷²

Mary Magadalene born February 4, 1827 died May 9, 1905

Daniel born April 8, 1828 died April 20, 1906

Barbara born February 4, 1830 died December 4, 1872

Jacob Koutz born July 13, 1833 died January 14, 1912

Henry Koutz born March 13,1836 died October 28, 1912

Delilah born March 21, 1839 died 1925

Elias born October 31, 1841 died August 6, 1842

Amy born November 18, 1844 died March 25, 1930

Generation 4

Mary Magdalene Garber Diltz

Daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Garber. Born February 4, 1827 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died May 9, 1905. Married John Diltz born in Washington County, Pennsylvania December 18, 1825 and died September 10, 1902. Married 1848. Both buried at Butler Cemetery, Richland County, Ohio.

They had seven children.

Huldah born April 17, 1849 died August 14, 1850

Elizabeth Libbea born January 27, 1851 died April 28, 1936

Barbara Ellen born September 3, 1853 died February 1939

(Married Marion McClellan born January 5, 1845 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died April 6, 1922. Married January 1, 1873.)

Flora Alice born November 16, 1855 died 1925

(Married John Calvin Teeter born August 15, 1853 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died September 28, 1928 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married 1877.)

Delilah born January 26, 1858 died March 9, 1858

William Garber born June 24, 1869 died September 30, 1871

Alvadore born February 14, 1873 died August 20, 1873

(Buried at the Garber Cemetery Yarger Hill, Butler, Richland County, OH.)

Generation 5

Barbara Ellen Diltz McClellan

Daughter of Mary Magdalene and John Diltz. Born September 3, 1853 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died February 1939 in Akron Ohio. Married Marion McClellan born January 5, 1845 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died April 6, 1922. Married January 1, 1873. Both are buried at Butler Cemetery, Richland County, Ohio.

They had two children.

Adelbert Leroy born October 25, 1873 died August 5, 1937

(Married Cloe McCready born circa 1875 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died March 3, 1932. Married 1896.)

Boyd Ordeaura (male) born November 16, 1879 died unknown

(Married Alice M. Stanton born August 14, 1882 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married December 29, 1896.)

Generation 6

Adelbert Leroy McClellan

Son of Barbara and Marion McClellan. Born October 25, 1873 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died August 5, 1937 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Cloe McCready born circa 1875 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died March 3, 1932. Married 1896. Both are buried at Butler Cemetery, Richland County, Ohio.

They had two children.

Victor Adelbert born November 7, 1897 died unknown

(Born in Willard, OH. Married ____ Brown. They had 3 children still living in 1998. Names withheld by Reed Black.)

Bayerd born August 25, 1999 died unknown

(Married ____ O’Mara. They had 2 children still living in 1998. Names withheld by Reed Black.)

Generation 6

Boyd Ordeaura McClellan

Son of Barbara and Marion McClellan. Born November 16, 1879 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Alice M. Stanton born August 14, 1882 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married December 29, 1896. They had a daughter.

Barbara Ann born 1900 died circa 1904

Generation 5

Flora Alice Diltz Teeter

Daughter of Mary Magdalene and John Diltz. Born November 16, 1855 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died 1925 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married John Calvin Teeter born August 15, 1853 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died September 28, 1928 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married 1877.

They had a daughter.

Geneva born June 14, 1879 died July 20, 1936

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH and died in Bellville, OH. Buried at Bellville Cemetery, OH. Married Holis Clifton McCollough born July 21, 1879 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married in 1906. They had 1 male child still living in 1998. This child married a Greer and they had female child. Names withheld by Reed Black.)

Generation 4

Daniel Garber

Son of Michael and Elizabeth Garber. Born April 8, 1828 in Brownsville, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died April 20, 1906. Married Matilda Oldfield born September 24, 1828 in Richland Co., Ohio and died October 30, 1915. Daniel served in the US Army during the Civil War. Company E, 102^nd Ohio Infantry.  Read the history of the 102nd Read a humorous story of life in the old west

Both are buried at the Garber Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio. Married July 22, 1849 in Ohio.

⁷³The following, about Daniel, was written by him, probably in the late 1880's and was included in the, Loss of the Sultana and Reminiscences of Survivors, by Rev. Chester D. Berry, 1892 pgs. 144-149.

I was born in Washington County, Pa, April 8, 1828, and enlisted in the service of the United States at Bellville, Ohio, August 16, 1862, in Company E, 102nd regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, as a private. The regiment was assigned to the 20th Army Corps. I engaged in the campaign in Kentucky and Tennessee in pursuit of the rebel Gen Bragg in 1862. In all the marches and engagements of the regiment I took part, from Louisville, Kentucky, until I was taken prisoner in Athens, Ala, September 23, 1864. The union forces were attempting to drive Gen. Hood back. I was at the time affected with catarrh in my left hand and was unable for duty. I, with about forty others, was quartered in a large brick mansion which for the time served as a hospital.

The rebel Calvary, under command of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, captured the town of Athens, and surrounding the hospital made prisoners of all within except a comrade who escaped by climbing up the chimney. They were taken by the way of Cherokee to Meridaian, Mississippi, and while passing through here a citizen asked, "Where did all those "Yanks" come from?" The Colonel in charge replied, "They are chiefly from Ohio and Indiana, and are good boys." "They may be good boys but they have stolen all our n*⁷⁴," was the reply. We continued out journey through Selma, Alabama, to Cahaba in the same state.

When we arrived here we were required to register and receive instructions as to the position of the dead line, which it was certain death to cross. I once stepped over this line, bur fortunately was not seen by the guard. An escape was planned and the inside guard was over powered and disarmed, while the guard outside ran away, but owing to the lack of decisive action on the part of the prisoners the attempt failed, and we were driven back into the prison. A cannon was planted in the door of the main building and we were called upon to surrender. Our punishment was a fast of forty-eight hours. In the meantime a guard had said he had bayoneted a prisoner, and we were compelled to withdraw and hold out clothes above our heads, and march between the guards, but fortunately he was not discovered. On or about the 1st of March, 1865, the Alabama River got very high, owing to the incessant rain for the past few days, and consequently overflowed the prison to the depth of two feet, at the highest place, making it very disagreeable, for we had no place to stand up or lie down but in the water.

About the 16th or 17th of March I was taken out with the last squad for parole, and we were taken via Selma, Demopolis, and Jackson, Mississippi. While overnight at Demopolis, Sergeant D.P. Canada, of my company, died. We stopped a day at Jackson, where a few of the boys drew some clothes. From there we were taken to Big Black, in the rear of Vicksburg, where we arrived on the 21st day of March. Our men received us under the glorious stars and stripes on the 22nd, and we went into parole camp three or four miles in the rear of Vicksburg. Here we remained until the 25th or 26th of April, when I, with about 2,100 other paroled prisoners, were taken aboard the ill fated steamer, "Sultana", We started up the broad Mississippi with fond hopes of soon seeing the dear ones at home, but how few of us had the pleasure of realizing these hopes. We arrived at Memphis a short time before dark and took on coal and other matters. We left Memphis shortly after midnight on the 27th and when seven miles above there the steamer's boilers exploded. I was at that time lying by the side of the pilothouse with Corporal Jacob Irons of my company, and was asleep when it occurred. My first recollection was that I was on my feet and enveloped into a cloud of hot steam, and was considerably scalded in the face. After the steam had risen I said to Corporal Irons, "what is the matter?", and he said the boat had blown up. He seemed to be very much excited, and told me they thought they could make the shore. These were the last words he spoke to me, but as the boys kept jumping off from the boat into the river he kept calling for them not to for they would all be saved.

I then began to look around to devise a means of escape. I stepped back to where some of my companies boys were untying a yawl; I thought that I would help them get it down, and then I thought that if I died they would all jump for it and perhaps be lost, which I learned afterward, was the case. I then got a shutter and a board of the pilothouse and tied them all together with a pair of drawers. By that time the flames had come through. I then got over the railing behind the wheel house and climbed down to the lower deck. By this time all was confusion and men were jumping off into the river to get away from the flames. I looked around for a clear place to jump, for I knew that if I jumped in where men were struggling they would seize my board and I would be lost, for I could swim, but very little.

I waited a short time and when there was an opening large enough I threw my board in, jumped on and went down under quite a wave, but came up all right and floated away from the boat. After I had gone four or five rods a bundle of clothing came floating along and I took it with my right hand and held on the board with my left. I then floated with the current. Think I went on the south side of the island. I saw a boat going up on the other side and could see it by the side of the wreck as I floated down the river. I also remember seeing the lights of Memphis as I went past.

I was picked up four miles below Memphis by two men in a yawl and rowed to the gunboat "Pocahontas" where I was taken in, eleven miles from the scene of the disaster. I wish to state here that there were thirteen of my company on board the "Sultana," and but two besides myself were saved. Their names were William Lockhart and William Yeisley. About the last thing I remembered was that I was very nearly chilled to death and could not survive much longer. They gave me some stimulants, and I did not remember any more until the next morning when I found myself undressed and between two mattresses. We were given red drawers and shirts by the Christian Sanitary commission. I was taken to the “Gayoso House”, where I think I stopped two days. After drawing clothing we were put on the steamer "Belle of Saint Louis", our destination being Cairo, Illinois. While going there in the night I remember several incidents that were amusing. Some of the more timid were springing up at every little noise, thinking there was going to be another explosion. At one time we supposed that they were having a race with another boat, and one comrade said if he had a gun he would shoot the Capitan. I wish to mention another little incident right here. There chanced to be a citizen on the boat, and discovering that I was a Mason, he gave me a dollar and told be to get something I needed with it. I thanked him very cordially, for it was the first money I had in my possession for a long time. I hope if he is living now and sees this he will remember this incident and will know that I have not forgotten him. I think we arrived at Cairo in the evening the second day after leaving Memphis. We left here after twelve o'clock that night for Mattoon, Illinois, where we arrived the next day, about two o'clock, and here the good citizens gave us lunch. Our next destination was Terre Haute, Indiana, which we reached at ten that night. From there we went to "Camp Chase", Ohio, where we arrived on the 4th or 5th of May 1865. Here I was discharged by special telegram from the War Department on the 21st.

His obituary read:⁷⁵

Daniel Garber was born in Washington County, Penn., April 8, 1828. Moved with his parents to Richland County, Ohio in 1834 and settled on a farm in Jefferson Twp., where he grew to manhood. At the age of nineteen years he went to learn shoemaking with Solomen Wagner who lived near the old Greenwood Mills.

In 1849 he married Matilda Oldfield. He then purchased an acre of land of Jacob Leedy near his father's farm, and built a house and shop, where he worked at his trade until 1851, when he built a property in Butler known as the Daniel Loose Property on the corner where the Solomon block now stands, occupied by A.M. Stewart's store. He worked in Butler about two years when he bought 40 acres known as the Durbin farm which joined his father's on the north. After living there a couple of years he moved back to the house he first built and worked at his trade until 1862 when he enlisted in the service of his country in Co. E. 102 Regiment O.V.I. during the war. His regiment was assigned to the 20th Army Corps. He engaged in the pursuit of the rebel Gen. Braggs in Kentucky and Tennessee in 1862. In all the marches and engagements of his regiment he took part, from Louisville, Ky., until he was taken prisoner at Athens, Ala., on Sept. 23rd, 1864. He was confined in Cahaba prison in Alabama until March 17th, 1865. When he was taken to Vicksburg, Mississippi. On the 25th of 26th of April her was placed on board the ill-fated steamer, "Sultana" with about 2,100 paroled prisoners. Shortly after midnight on April 27th when about 7 miles above Memphis, Tenn., the steamers boilers exploded and about 1,600 men perished.

Mr. Garber was one of three of his company out of 13 of his company on board that succeeded in getting out. He floated 11 miles down the river and was picked up, when nearly chilled to death, by the gun boat "Pocahontas".

On May 1st he was discharge by special telegram from the War Department. After returning home he worked at his trade about 10 years. Part of the time he worked in Butler where he built the property now owned by Mr. I. C. Ball. He afterwards engaged in farming and built the house and barn on the farm now owned by the Hitchman heirs. The last 13 years of his life he lived with his son D. S. Garber. He died April 20th.

He has seven children living; Mrs. Elmina Hamilton, of Bellville, Ohio; Mr. Michael Garber of Mt. Vernon; Mrs. Inez Loback of Clinton, Oklahoma; Mrs. Ann E. Divelbiss of Butler, Ohio; Mrs. Bellie Wineland of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; J. S. and D. S. Garber of Butler, Ohio.

His children were all present at the funeral except his daughter, Mrs. Loback of Okla. He has 29 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren living.

His funeral was conducted by Miller Moody Post G.A.R. of Bellville, Ohio, of which he was a charter member. Mr. William Lockhart of his company and one of the three who got off the Sultana was one of the pallbearers. That Mr. Garber was held in high esteem by all who knew him was manifested by the large concourse of friends and relatives who followed him to his last resting place. The funeral discourse was delivered by the Rev. N. E. Spicer of the Universalist Church.

Mr. Garber had been in poor health for the past year but his death was caused by a paralytic stroke which occurred April 15.

Daniel and Matilda had eleven children.

Elmina (female) born May 9, 1850 died May 4, 1919

(Born near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married John Addison Hamilton born April 11, 1846 in Bellville, Richland County, OH and died March 17, 1911. Married November 28, 1868 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Both are buried at Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, OH.)

Uriah Armstrong (male) born December 25, 1852 died February 14, 1853

Michael born April 18, 1853⁷⁶ died July 11, 1928

(Married Ida Brentlinger born October 19, 1856 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Both are buried at Mound View, Cemetery.)

Barbara Inez born November 15, 1855 died 1940

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married W. Leroy Loback born October 29, 1848 in Bellville, OH and died July 17, 1917. W. Leroy is buried at Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, OK. Married August 27, 1871.)

Melissa born October 22, 1857 died March 11, 1858

Ann Elizabeth born July 22, 1859 died June 21, 1935

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Freeman J. Divelbiss born April 30, 1859 near Butler, Richland County, OH and died in 1934. Married November 1880 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Both are buried at Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, OH.)

Ohio Bell (female) born January 7, 1862 died 1943

(Known as Bellie. Married Alonzo Wineland born January 1, 1852 and died June 10, 1930. Married October 10, 1880. Alonzo is buried at Mt. Vernon, Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, OH.)

Richard Oldfield born February 20, 1866 died May 3, 1866

Henry Taylor born March 27, 1867 died April 10, 1874

Jacob Silas born March 27, 1867 died October 11, 1943

(Married Maria Swank born June 24, 1869 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Married August 2, 1888.)

David Scott born January 6, 1871 died June 11, 1960

(Born in OH and died New York, New York. Married Pearl Leedy born September 13, 1872 in Richland County, OH. Married in 1894.)

Generation 5

Elmina Garber Hamilton⁷⁷

Daughter of Daniel & Matilda Garber. Born May 9, 1850 near Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died May 4, 1919 in Bellville, Ohio. Married John Addison Hamilton born April 11, 1846 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio and died March 17, 1911. Married November 28, 1868 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Both are buried at Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, OH.

They had five children.

Dora Bell born October 8, 1869 died unknown

(Married Harry Potts born 1865 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Married in 1892.)

James H. born July 1, 1871⁷⁸ died May 3, 1874

Mahlan (male) born November 13, 1876 died unknown

(Born in Belleville, Richland Co., OH. Married Daisy Oyster born June 30, 1877 in Bellville, Richland Co., OH and died October 8, 1937. Married in 1896.)

Matilda Jane born April 24, 1879 died November 29, 1938

(Born and died in Bellville, OH. Married Jacob Worner born August 23, 1873 in Bellville, Richland Co., OH. Married January 1, 1901.)

Howard born December 28, 1882 died unknown

Generation 6

Dora Bell Hamilton Potts

Daughter of Elmina and John Hamilton. Born October 8, 1869 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. Married Harry Potts born 1865 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. Married in 1892.

They had two daughters.

Eva Elimina born September 12, 1895 died unknown

(Born in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Married Carlus Hughes born 1891 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Married 1917.)

Mary Grizelle born June 21, 1898 died unknown

(Born in Bellville, Richland Co., OH. Married Lloyd Bryan Paste born October 20, 1896 in Bellville, Richland Co., OH. Married in 1918. They had 2 unknown children.)

Generation 6

Mahlan Hamilton

Son of Elmina and John Hamilton. Born November 13, 1876 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. Married Daisy Oyster born June 30, 1877 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio and died October 8, 1937. Married in 1896.

They had six children but information is only available for one.

John Nelson born 1903 died unknown

(Married ____ Phillips.)

Generation 5

Michael Garber

The son of Daniel and Matilda (Oldfield) Garber was born in Butler, Ohio, April 18, 1853. He attended the Butler schools and rural schools near his subsequent farm home. On March 20th 1876 he married Miss Ida Brentlinger. They had 4 children. “Shortly after his marriage Michael moved to Elmwood, Illinois where he conducted a shoe repair business for a period of 12 years. He then moved to Bellville, Ohio and went into the manufacturing business in which a special design of roadster was made. Later he made a trip to California in the interest of his business, but returned after a year and sold his interest in the business. Thereafter Michael followed the lumbering business until 1890, in which year he moved to Mt. Vernon, Ohio and established a shoe repair business, which business he followed during the remainder of his life. He represented the fifth generation of Garber's in America to follow the cobbler's trade. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Michael died at his Mt. Vernon home July 11, 1928 and is buried in the Mound View Cemetery of that city.” ⁷⁹

Dio Lewis (male) born January 26, 1874 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, OH. Married Myrtle Eller born September 13, 1875 in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, OH.)

Daniel Harrison born November 8, 1876 died unknown

Leone born March 21, 1878 died unknown

(Born in Elmwood, IL. Married Milton John Davis born July 7, 1856 in Mt. Vernon, OH and died November 12, 1912. Leone remarried Oliver E. Maynard born 1874 in Elmwood, IL. They were married in 1914.)

Cordelia born October 24, 1887 died unknown

(Born in Bellville, OH. Married John Henry Schaffner born July 8, 1866 in Augusta, OH and died January 27, 1939 in Columbus, Franklin County, OH. Married June 15, 1916. They had 3 children 1 female 2 males. No other information available.)

Earl born 1889 died unknown

Generation 6

Dio Lewis Garber

Son of Michael and Ida Garber. Born January 26, 1874 in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, Ohio. Married Myrtle Eller born September 13, 1875 in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio. Married February 3, 1901 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio.

They had two daughters.

Ettie Mabel born 1901 died unknown

(Married Paul Herman Handle born 1888.)

All that is known of the second daughter is that she married Lewis Bernard born December 9, 1892 in Lanark, Illinois. They had one known daughter.

Generation 6

Daniel Harrison Garber

Son of Michael and Ida Garber. Born November 8, 1876 in Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois. He was known as “Harry”. At 12 he moved to Ohio with his family. “In 1890 Harry lived with his grandparents Daniel and Matilda (Oldfield) Garber, while his father was in California. Then in 1891 he moved to Mt. Vernon, Ohio with his folks and there attended school and learned the cobbler's trade from his father. He then became a partner with his father in the shoe repair business, which business he had made his life's work. In 1895 he was married to Josephine Martin and to this union were born three children…”

The three children from this marriage are:

Gladys Irene born June 26, 1897 died October 1975⁸⁰

(Born in Mt. Vernon, OH and died in Lancaster, Los Angeles County, CA. Married Harry Clayton Armentraut born August 21, 1888 in Columbus, Franklin County, OH. Married February 22, 1917. They had 2 children. No information available for either.)

Florence born 1899 died unknown

(Born in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married John Waugaman born 1895 in Mt. Vernon, OH.)

Michael Martin born 1902 died unknown

(Married ____ Peterson.)

Harry and Josephine divorced and he remarried “…on July 31, 1916, he married Ida Schuster born November 23, 1891 in Mansfield, Ohio and died September 28, 1969. Harry and his wife [lived on] the property originally owned by his father and following his father's death took over the business.” ⁸¹

MANSFIELD NEWS JOURNAL: 29 September 1969, p. 6

Mrs. Ida Schuster Garber, 77, of 32 Glessner Ave., the widow of Harry Garber, died early Sunday at People's Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Garber was born Nov 23, 1891 in Mansfield. She lived in Mt. Vernon a number of years returning to Mansfield in 1943. Surviving are one stepson, Michael Garber of Mt Vernon and One step daughter, Mrs. Gladys Armentrout of Columbus and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Garber was the last of 21 children of Henry and Minnie Schuster Family. The body is at the Wappner Funeral Home where services will be held Wednesday at 1 pm in charge of the Rev. William Willard pastor of the First Church of the Open Bible. Burial will be in the Mound View Cemetery, Mt. Vernon. Friends may call at the funeral home starting this evening.

Generation 6

Leone Garber Davis Maynard

Daughter of Michael and Ida Garber. Born March 21, 1878 in Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois. “She attended school at Forest, IL. and Mt. Vernon, Ohio. by professional training, Leone [was] a beautician. She [was] a beauty shop manager and a sale lady. By political belief she is a Democrat and by religious affiliation she is a member of the Christian Science Church. On September 3, 1895 she married Mr. Milton John David.

Mr. David died in 1912 and in 1921 Leone married Mr. Oliver E. Maynard. She [made] her home in Newark, Ohio.” ⁸²

To this marriage were born three daughters.

Helen Elizabeth born June 23,1896 died June 14, 1934

(Married Charles L Cagney. Married February 6, 1926. They had 3 children. No information is available for them.)

Ruth Pauline born August 1, 1898 died unknown

(Born in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married Lot C. Stillwell born February 4, 1868 in Waterford, OH. Married July 9, 1924.)

Frances Vivian born May 16, 1905 died August 27, 1915

Generation 5

Barbara Inez Garber Loback

Daughter of Daniel & Matilda Garber. Born November 15, 1855 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died in 1940. Married W. Leroy Loback born October 29, 1848 in Bellville, Ohio and died July 17, 1917. they were married April 14, 1871. W. Leroy is buried at Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, Oklahoma. Married August 27, 1871.

They had five children.

Clayton born January 9, 1873 died November 15, 1928

(Born in Bellville, Richland County, OH and died in Tacoma, WA. Married Nora Graves born 1877 in Bellville, Richland County, OH and died in 1897. Married May 22, 1896. Remarried Clara Kinchen born April 19, 1884 in Terrell, TX. Married December 12, 1906.)

Florence born January 26, 1876 died March 8, 1931

(Born in Bellville, Richland County, OH and died in Arapho County, OK. Married Dudley C. Hendricks born 1872 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Married December 2, 1894 in Clinton, Custer County, OK.)

John born December 14, 1878⁸³ died January 24, 1941

(Born in Bellville, Richland County, OH and died in Los Angeles, CA. Married Emma Hibler born in 1883 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Married in 1904.)

Daniel born July 28, 1881 died 1881

Flynn (male) born April 20, 1896 died unknown

(Born in Arapho, Custer County, OK. Married ____ Iverson. They had 2 children. No information is available on either.)

Generation 6

Clayton Loback

Son of Barbara and Leroy Loback. Born January 9, 1873 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio and died November 15, 1928 in Tacoma, Washington. Married Nora Graves born 1877 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio and died in 1897. Married May 22, 1896.

They had a son.

Ray born June 11, 1897 died August 11, 1967

(Born in Clinton, OK and died in Riverside, CA. Married ____ Dawson.)

After Nora’s death Clayton remarried to Clara Maude Kinchen born April 19, 1884 in Terrell, TX. Married December 12, 1906. They had 3 children. A daughter and 2 sons. No further information is available.

Generation 6

Florence Loback Hendricks

Daughter of Barbara and Leroy Loback. Born January 26, 1876 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio and died March 8, 1931 in Arapho County, Oklahoma. Married Dudley C. Hendricks born 1872 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. Married December 2, 1894 in Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma.

They had a son.

Leroy Calvin born December 9, 1904 died January 3, 1942

(Born in OK and died in Los Angeles, CA.)

Generation 5

Ann Elizabeth Garber Divelbiss

Daughter of Daniel and Matilda Garber. Born July 22, 1859 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Freeman J. Divelbiss born April 30, 1859 near Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died in 1934. Married November 1880 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Both are buried at Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, Ohio.

They had four children.

Lucretia born August 21, 1883 died unknown

(Born in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Alpheus Aungst born February 25, 1879 near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married January 1, 1902. They had 4 children. Regina M. who married ____ Allen (2 sons), a male who married ____ O’Bara (1 son), a male who married ____ Zimmerman, ⁸⁴and a female. No other information is available.)

Matilda born June 25, 1887 died unknown

(Born near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Jay W. Sindlinger born September 24, 1885 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died there on August 21, 1958. Married 1904.)

Novella born October 13, 1888 died 1961

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH and died in Bellville, Richland County, OH.⁸⁵ Had a son with ____ Yarger. Married Hugh Orlandis Swank born April 23, 1890 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died 1964. Married circa 1914.

Elmina born September 12, 1896 died unknown

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Harry Mishey born February 16, 1892 near Butler, Richland County, OH and died August 31, 1977 in Santa Cruz, CA.⁸⁶.)

Generation 6

Lucretia Divelbiss Aungst

Daughter of Ann Elizabeth and Freeman Divelbiss. Born August 21, 1883 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Alpheus Aungst born February 25, 1879 near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married January 1, 1902.

They had four children.

Regina M. born 1904 died unknown

(Married ____ Allen. They had 2 sons. No other information is available.)

Virgil F. born January 2, 1906 died June 1984

(Died in Porter, IN.⁸⁷)

Generation 6

Matilda Divelbiss Sindlinger

Daughter of Ann Elizabeth and Freeman Divelbiss. Born June 25, 1887 near Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Jay W. Sindlinger born September 24, 1885 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died there on August 21, 1958. Married 1904.

They had a daughter.

Elisabeth born 1904 died unknown

(Married ____ McCollough. They had 3 children. No information is available on them.)

Generation 6

Novella Divelbiss (Yarger) Swank

Daughter of Ann Elizabeth and Freeman Divelbiss. Born October 13, 1888 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died 1961 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. ⁸⁸ Had a son with ____ Yarger.

Charles born October 5, 1914 died November 1977

(Charles used his mother’s maiden name.)

Novella married Hugh Orlandis Swank born April 23, 1890 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died 1964. Married circa 1914. They had 5 children. Three boys and two girls. Information is only available on one.

Myrtle Katherine born 1917 died 1941

(Married ____ Staats. They had 1 known child. ⁸⁹)

Generation 6

Elmina Divelbiss Mishey

Daughter of Ann Elizabeth and Freeman Divelbiss. Born September 12, 1896 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Harry Mishey born February 16, 1892 near Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died August 31, 1977 in Santa Cruz, California.⁹⁰. Married in 1914.

They had six children. Four females and two males. Information is only available for one.

Paul Ernest born October 6, 1929 died April 4, 1938⁹¹

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH. Buried at Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, OH.)

Generation 5

Ohio Bell Garber Wineland

Daughter of Daniel and Matilda Garber. Born January 7, 1862 in Richland County, Ohio and died 1943. Known to her friends and family as Bellie. Married Alonzo Wineland born January 1, 1852 in Knox County, Ohio and died June 10, 1930. He is buried at Moundview Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Alonzo was a barber.⁹² They were married October 10, 1880 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

They had five children.

Ethel Elmina⁹³ born September 30, 1881 died March 18, 1918

(Born and died in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married Harry B. Shafer born October 14, 1882 in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married on December 24, 1903. They had 2 children.)

Bessie Matilda born January 28, 1883 died unknown

(Born in Mt. Vernon, Knox County, OH. Married Edward Boyer McFeely born August 12, 1884 in Mt. Vernon, OH and died February 19, 1964⁹⁴ in Upper Arlington, Franklin County, OH. Married June 19, 1907. They had 2 children. No information is available on them.)

Leslie Garber born July 21, 1884 died unknown

Leafy Lenore born May 23, 1886 died June 1969⁹⁵

(In the 1920 Census Leafy was still living at home with her parents. Her father listed her as a stenographer. She never married.)

Amy Dorothy⁹⁶ born November 21, 1896 died September 21, 1981⁹⁷

(Born in Mt. Vernon, OH and died in Warren, Macomb, MI. Married Harold Lester Slagle born 3 March 3, 1891 in Canton, OH. Married June 30, 1926. They had 6 children. No information available on them.)

Generation 5

Jacob Silas Garber

Son of Daniel and Matilda Garber. Born March 27, 1867 in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio and died October 11, 1943 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Maria Swank born June 24, 1869 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. Married August 2, 1888.

The following is presumed to have been taken from his Obituary:

“Jacob was a long resident of the Butler Community, and was a rural mail carrier for 30 years, retiring in 1934. In retirement he spent most of his time working on his Lincoln Collection, one of the finest in Ohio. He owned more than 1,000 books, letter, pictures and relics pertaining to Lincoln's life and was Richland County's best authority on the Civil War President. He was a leader in Republican politics in Southern Richland County and frequently spoke at rallies and Lincoln Day dinners. He was a charter member of the Constitution chapter of the Sons of American Revolution and a member of the Sons of Union Veterans. He was the twin brother to Henry Taylor Garber who dies at the age of seven years.”⁹⁸

Jacob and Maria had five children.

Adaline Matilda born July 28, 1889 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Township, Richland County, OH. Married Martin Berthold Jr. born September 26, 1880 in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. Married June 4, 1914. They had 2 sons. No additional information is available on them.)

Clark McKinley born June 22, 1891 died 1964

(Born on the Garber farm in Richland County, OH. Married Madge Jennings Replogle born 1896 and died 1976.)

Dio Lewis born January 22, 1893 died January 22, 1893

Paul Oldfield born December 8, 1893 died December 1965⁹⁹

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH and died in PA. Served in World War I. Rank: First Lieutenant. Record: 1 Lieutenant Infantry 27 Nov 1917 from CL. Fort Oglethorpe GA 27 Aug 1917 to 26 Nov 1917. 54 Infantry to --; 368 Infantry to Discharge Chickamauga Park GA; Cp Wadsworth Summary Court; Cp Gordon GA; France; Cp Upton NY. Meuse-Argonne; Defensive Sector. American Expeditionary Forces 23 July 1918 to 15 Feb 1919. Honorable discharge 7 March 1919.¹⁰⁰ Married Hazel Tinker born July 26, 1895 in Columbus, Franklin County, OH. Married May 29, 1920.)

Dwight Wesley born April 10, 1896 died October 29, 1983¹⁰¹

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH and died in Stoc Gunneson, UT and died June 17, 1973 in Stockton, San Joaquin, CA. Married May 19, 1919 in HI. They had a daughter. No information is available for her.)

Generation 6

Clark McKinley Garber, Sr.

Son of Jacob and Maria Garber. Born June 22, 1891 on the Garber farm in Richland County, Ohio and died in April 1, 1971¹⁰² in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. Married Madge Jennings Replogle born 1896 and died 1976. Married March 31, 1917.

¹⁰³“Clark McKinley Garber, Sr., the writer and compiler of the Garber Family History and Genealogy was born June 22, 1891. He attended the Butler public schools from which he graduated in the Class of 1910. Then after a two year employment in the capacity of draftsman at the Ideal Electric Company in Mansfield he matriculated at Wittenberg Collage where he graduated in 1916 with a Batchelor's degree in Science. There after he accepted a position as head of the Natural Science Department at the Capitol University. But, after eight years at Capitol another change in position was in the making. Clark had read about the Government Services for Natives in Alaska and in 1924 made application for a position in that service.

In the mean time he had disposed of his household goods and begun for a journey to the West Coast. This was a stage of wonderful excitement for Clark, Jr. who was five years of age at the time. However the journey to the West coast in our old Liberty was not all enjoyment. Madge did the cooking over an open campfire, this was for the evening meal only. However and regardless of many break-downs we eventually pulled into the city of Tacoma, Washington, where we were fortunate to have some very good relatives in the family of cousin Clayton Loback and his family. They were happy to see us and glad to have us stay with them while our journey to Alaska was being arranged.

Shortly thereafter I took a ferry to Seattle and called on Mr. Wagner regarding my application for a position in the Alaska Service. Mr. Wagner was apparently surprised to see me and remarked, "You don't let grass grow under your feet, do you?" Then with a cheerful smile he said, "Now that you have come from far away Ohio let us get you on the payroll." Then and there I became the Superintendent of Eskimo Education and Reindeer Herds at Cape Prince of Wales on the Bering Straits. After two successful years there I was requested to bring my family and come to Seattle for a conference.

I did not know the purpose of this meeting, but anticipated a transfer to another location, which happened to be the case. On my meeting in Mr. Wagner's office I had anticipated being transferred to another location in Alaska, but, Mr. Wagner came up with the statement: "Mr. Garber you have proven your ability to get things done so, we have a new position for you, one that will require much travel and a large responsibility. You will now assume your new position as Superintendent of the Western District of Alaska. You will have nine schools to supervise, three reindeer herds and two hospitals to manage. You headquarters and office will be in the village of Akiak on the Kuskokwin River. You will have transportation for you and your family on the Steamer Tupper which will be sailing for Alaska with in the week. It will take you to Bethel on the Kuskokwin River and from their you will the river steamer to your destination. Now, lots of good luck and get going. Soon the time came for out return to the States and provide proper schooling for Clark, Jr. As there was no out going steamer at this time it became necessary to engage an airplane to fly us out to Seward. Our shortest routes to the seaport of Seward would be through the Mt. McKinley Range, a journey of many hazards. Soon our pilot landed his plane on the river and we were aboard in record time.

The old Ford plane was made of corrugated sheet metal and rattled so badly that we expected to fall apart any minute. Over deep valleys and over narrow Mountain passes, and suddenly we emerged along side an enormous table rock on which were about fifteen Mountain sheep, to scared to move, that watched the giant bird go by. In less than an hour we landed at Seward. The steamship in which we would return to the States was waiting at the dock. In a matter of a few minutes we were aboard, on out way to Seattle.

After out arrival at Seattle it became necessary to provide an automobile for our transportation back East. Thereupon I purchased a Studebaker Auto in which we loaded all our belongings and set out for Tacoma where we would visit for a short time our cousins. Next we drove south to Los Angeles where we visited with my wonderful old Aunt Inez Loback. But, soon we were headed East over the Southern route. This was necessary because my good old friend Jim Davidson in Alaska had entrusted me to deliver a check for $2,000.00 to his sister. We spent the night with these nice folks and then went to Emporia, Kansas to visit with another of our friend Jim's sisters. The next day we headed for Ohio where our parents and friends were waiting for us. It was a most joyous homecoming as all our relatives and friends were happy to see us and hear first hand about our wonderful live in the Territory of Alaska.

Following our return from Alaska it became imperative that I acquire some lucrative occupation in order to provide support for my family. Consequently, I decided to capitalize on my knowledge of Alaska Eskimo life and the outstanding experiences that I had in that great country. Selecting a group of representative pictures of the Northland and its native Eskimos I had them made into glass slides for projection. Then after purchasing a slide projector I was ready to give my lectures on Alaska and Eskimo life. My lecture was highly rated from both the educational and entertainment standpoint. But, eventually I became aware that I was seeing little of my wife and son. Consequently, I decided to give up the lecture business and return to the field of education.

In the next twenty years I taught Science in the Butler, Bellville and Sulphur Springs High Schools. This brought me up to the age of retirement and gave my the opportunity to do some long planned writing. The product of my writing efforts were two volumes of Eskimo Legends and Stories, four volumes of Garber History and Genealogy and many scientific magazine articles. And, now that I am an old man, I devote my time to genealogical research.

An Ohioan in Eskimo Land Former Richland County Educator Describes His Experiences as Teacher of Uncle Sam's Subjects in Far Flung Arctic: Not since the Klondike gold rush days of 1897-1898 has Alaska been so much in the public eye as within recent months. This, of course, is due to America's feverish preparations for national defense, of which that vast northwest corner of the continent, so close to the Soviet Russia and Japan forms an integral part. Of interest, then, should be the following article by an Ohioan who spent several years among the Eskimos who dwell chiefly along the territories northern reaches. The author of the book mentioned in this article is now delivering illustrated Lectures on the Eskimos in the Cleveland Public School - Editors Note.

Preserving the interesting folklore of a rare people that has no written language, but whose colorful legends have been handed down for centuries by succeeding generations of story tellers, usually from father to son, has been the achievement of Clark M. Garber, Richland County, in his latest book "Stories and Legends of the Bering Strait Eskimos."

Mr. Garber, formally a science instructor at Wittenberg Collage, Springfield, Ohio, and professor of zoology at Capital University, Columbus, was appointed by the United States Government to an Alaskan post in 1925, in the capacity of superintendent of Eskimo education, medical relief and reindeer herds, over an area about four times the size of Ohio. Accompanied by his wife and five year old son, they settled on Cape Prince of Wales, Bering Strait, in a village of 150 natives. The living conditions in such a home is an experience that leaves much to be desired, but the Ohioan has done both many times. He even professes a fondness for frozen fish and reindeer meat, both uncooked, but he will admit that a pig sty in this part of the country is vastly preferable to Eskimo sleeping quarters, as a general thing. Mr. Garber had charge of 42 schools, nine of which he established. He also founded one new one. From the front window of their first cabin, the Garbers could see the outline of the Siberian Coast, 50 miles away, and from which natives came in their small boats to trade. Midway in Bering Strait, between Siberia and Alaska, they could see Big and Little Diomede Islands, the former belonging to Russia, the latter, one mile away, to the United States. Between them runs the International Date Line. It was big Siomede, incidental, that figured in news dispatches recently because of a rumor that Russia was establishing air and naval bases there.

Every year Mr. Garber traveled several thousand miles by dog team, and in midsummer by canoe, visiting the numerous villages under his supervision. It was not unusual to enter a village, the inhabitants of which had never need a white man. "Had I been unable to speak their language, the situation would have been difficult indeed," Mr. Garber said recently. "As a rule however, the Eskimo is very hospitable, and one had but little to fear of his - unless it is that same hospitality."

He had many other settlements under his supervision, where there were no schools, but which he had to visit periodically, to supply medical aid, and render assistance among many other lines. The natives looked forward to the visits of Stanak, which is Eskimo for, "Big Chief." The final settlement of many a dispute was postponed until he arrived to make a decision.

It was not unusual for the Superintendent to be away four and five months at a time, with no way of communicating with his wife and son, nor they with him. During these absences Mrs. Garber and young Clark lived alone among their Eskimo friends. Mrs. Garber taught the village school and her son was one of her pupils. With snow covering the ground, there is little to distinguish one part of that vast country from another. Even the villages at such times were almost obliterated and one almost had to stumble upon them. Mr. Garber, having a fair idea where the next village was located, set a compass course and navigated, so to speak, by that. "I seldom wandered far from by course," he said, and if I did by dogs would always scent out the village and take me therein in a hurry." But scenting out a village was not an accomplishment of the dogs alone. Mr. Garber said he could detect one almost as quickly as his four-footed charges, especially if they were traveling upwind and at such times as inhabitants might be indulging in "Titmuck", which in the English language is rotten fish. The first time I saw them eating the stuff, I got ready to treat the entire village for ptomaine poisoning, but I never had a case of it in the eight years I was among them," he said.

Getting lost was not a wholly unknown experience however. One beautiful, cloudless morning, he related, he left one village on his way to another. The sun shone so brightly he did not bother to set a compass course. But after two hours of travel he found his self in a blinding snowstorm. The trail was gone, so he did like he had done before under like circumstances - let Jerry, his lead dog, find the nearest habitation.

Hour after hour they struggled along. Man and dogs alike were weary. Finally their lagging pace quickened and soon they were in a village. Then he discovered that after fourteen hours of travel covering 40 miles through a blizzard, they were back in the village they left that morning!

Sometimes a blizzard would become so intense that it was impossible to travel. In such case a decision was made on the spot. The driver crawled into his hut lined sled bag and lay down beside the sled while the dogs, still harnessed curled up and went to sleep. When the storm subsided, man and dog would dig out from a cover of snow, all would partake of a frozen fish, and be on their way.

There are many rivers and at times crossing on the ice is dangerous. An unsuspected river may suddenly engulf the entire outfit. Dry clothing and other supplies were always carried in water proof covering and securely fastened to the sled, but obviously it takes a great deal of fortitude to change clothes in a temperature of 40 degrees below zero and with a stiff blowing wind. But it was either change or freeze to death. The dogs dried themselves by vigorous shaking.

The neat little snow house that many of us picture as Eskimo homes are simply non-existent, according to Mr. Garber. In an emergency the natives may build a temporary shelter of snow and ice if he is away from the village, but at home he lives in a dugout called a "innie", a dark, filthy underground room, with a skylight made of seal gut. Usually the men of any village have a community workshop or a gathering place where they fashion their tolls and do whatever inside work they have on hand. This place is called a "cosegy", and it was in the carious cosegys that Mr. Garber gathered most of the folk tales he has so interestingly compiled in his recent book. While the younger men are busy in the workshops, the old men entertain with their story telling. Doubtless they have heard the tales hundreds of times, but they always evidence the greatest interest in them." The men of the village virtually live in the cosegy, much as the walrus males herd together after the breeding season." Mr. Garber said. "There is no definite time for meals, but the Eskimo wives seem to know by intuition when their men are hungry. Stopping through the low entrance tunnel and door, one by one they come into the cosepy, each woman carrying a platter of food for her respective husband."

Of great importance to the Garber family was their monthly arrival of the mail, brought in by dog team. But the highlight of the year was the supply boat from Seattle, bringing in the necessities to carry them through for 12 months.

The order is made out with a great deal of calculating, five months before hand. Not only was food ordered, but everything else that might be needed. It was recalled that in making out their first list of goods ordered the Garbers miscalculated in the very important matter of food. Doubtless they had not taken into consideration the hearty appetites engendered by the northland. At any rate, they had to live on beans and rice for three months, with an occasional fish for variety, until the supply ship was due again.

The long days as well as the long nights were a bit disconcerting at first. With 24 hours of daylight they were apt to get interested in something only to discover it was three o'clock in the morning. But a good old United States alarm clock finally solved the problem. Reversing the usual order of things, they set the alarm to warn them when it was time to retire. The Eskimo has no worries about such matters. When he is hungry he eats, and when tired, he sleeps.

"Before going to bed we always put a pencil mark through that particular date on the calendar." Mr. Garber recalled. "If we had not adhered strictly to that rule it would have been a very easy matter to lose all track of time."

The Eskimo lives to visit and entertain. One village may invite all the inhabitants of another village. The visitors set out, some times with as many as 50 dog teams, traveling 50 or 60 miles. For entertainment plays are worked out in pantomime and so well are they done that the spectators easily follow the meaning. These plays usually portray the native legends, and they were of much assistance to the author in his quest for folk tales.

This wholesome entertaining went on merrily until every vestige of food was gone, after which the guests departed for home.

A prized delicacy among these people, and one that might indeed by the original Eskimo pie, is made by mixing blueberries, a fruit that ripens in the short warm season, with reindeer fat and seal oil, then beating the mess until it is frothy.

"That must be delicious!" this reporter said with a tinge of sarcasm.

"It is indeed, really very good" the former superintendent of Eskimos said with quite a degree of enthusiasm and not noting the sarcasm.

The in the north, we organized two boy Scout troops, the first ever formed among the Alaskan Eskimos. The troops were called Reindeer and Polar Bear Patrols.

"Eskimo boys are natural born scouts." Mr. Garber explained. "I was able to accomplish more through scout work than by ordinary teaching," He explained. "We would hike eight or ten miles in weather registering 30 below, build a fire and have a feast of roasted reindeer meat, then hike home again with only a few cheeks and ears as souvenirs of the trip, but everybody would have a grand time."

He told how the good deed of the day worked out in Eskimo land. It seemed the Eskimo, trained in a region where the basic law is the survival of the fittest, and where men and women who do not produce are useless, has no respect for his elders. For instance, a half a dozen husky men may sit idly by and watch a frail old woman member of the family carry water, or perform some other arduous tack with never a thought of helping her. Neither does it occur to her that they should assist her. But when the scoutmaster had instilled in the boys this important feature of doing helpful deeds, they took to it readily enough. Their elders, however just could not understand it.

(This article was cut short as the remaining page/pages did not survive.)¹⁰⁴

Clark and Madge had one son.

Clark McKinley Jr. born 1919 died November 17, 1942

(Killed in World War II.341^st Bomber Squadron 97^th Bomber, rank First Lieutenant, Purple Heart Medal, Status: Missing. Monument: Cambridge, England.¹⁰⁵ Married ____ Knowlton.)

Generation 5

David Scott Garber

Son of Daniel and Matilda Garber. Born January 6, 1871 in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio and died June 11, 1960 in New York, New York County, New York. Married Pearl Leedy born September 13, 1872 in Richland County, OH and died 1944. Married in November 23, 1893. Pearl was a schoolteacher.

¹⁰⁶Scott, as he was commonly known, attended the high schools in Bellville and Butler. Following his schooling he taught for a period of twelve years in the rural schools and then in Butler schools for eight years. For eighteen years he operated a farm about two and a half miles south west of Butler.

In 1911 he moved to Mansfield where he solicited life insurance for two years. In 1913 he became an agent for the De Laval Separator Company traveling over Tennessee and parts of Kentucky and finally to Atlanta, Georgia where he and Pearl lived until 1944. Shortly after Pearl's death in 1944, he moved to New York City, Staten Island, where he lived with his daughters, Marjorie and Ursula until his death in 1960.

Scott and Pearl had six children.

Inez Blanche born January 3, 1895 died unknown

(Born near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Harry Ray Kreisher born April 26, 1893 in Mansfield, OH and died in 1956. Married June 12, 1917.)

Guy Carlton born March 9, 1896 died 1896

Florence Luella born March 20, 1897 died unknown

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Clarence Edward Remy born November 7, 1894 in near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married June 1920. They had 3 children. Two girls and a boy.)

Ruth Elizabeth born August 29, 1898 died November 1975

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH and died in Dallas, Paulding County, GA. Married Forest Earl McCready born December 23, 1896 in near Butler, Richland County, OH and died September 1970 in Dallas, Paulding County, GA. Married March 31, 1918. They had 6 children. Information only available on a baby, which died at birth. Rodger Eldon McCready born and died January 18, 1922 in Warsaw, KY.¹⁰⁷)

No information available on additional children.

Generation 4

Barbara Garber Leedy

Daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Garber. Born February 4, 1830 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died December 4, 1872. She is buried at the Garber Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio. Married Jacob Brown Leedy born April 13, 1831 in Richland County, Ohio and died August 12, 1864. Jacob was a carpenter. He was killed in the American Civil War. 163 Ohio Infantry Co. D. Rank: 1 Corporal. Jacob Leedy enlisted in the hundred-day service in the spring of 1864; he was there but three months when he died at Fortress Monroe, in Virginia. He is buried at Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Independent City, Virginia. They were married February 26, 1854.

They had six children.

Mary A. born December 11, 1854 died September 9, 1856

Harvey Allen born November 5, 1856 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, OH. Married Nancy Divelbiss born January 6, 1858 Butler, Richland County, OH and died October 13, 1884 in MI. Married 1875. They had 3 children. Harvey remarried Nancy E. McPeck born September 2, 1858 in North Manchester, Wabash County, IN and February 14, 1915 in MI. Married in 1885. They had 2 children.¹⁰⁸)

Casper Newton born October 3, 1858 died May 27, 1924

(Born in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, OH and died in Kalamo Twp, Eaton County, MI. Married Mary Isabel Showalter born May 16, 1863 in Weston, OH. Married 1893 in Eaton County, MI.)

John Sherman born February 1, 1860 died October 4, 1893

Rowen Marion born November 23, 1862 died November 19, 1872

Florence born February 22, 1865 died October 12, 1880¹⁰⁹

(Buried in the Garber Cemetery in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio.)

Generation 5

Harvey Allen Leedy

Son of Barbara and Jacob Leedy. Born November 5, 1857 in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, OH. Married Nancy Divelbiss born January 6, 1858 Butler, Richland County, OH and died October 13, 1884 in MI. Married October 12, 1875. Occupation: Farmer; He was raised a farmer. He worked on a farm for a year or more after his marriage, in 1877, he bought 80 acres of the Divelbiss estate, one half of same being bequeathed to his wife.

They had three children.

Arthur Newton born November 9, 1880 died unknown

(Born near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Fannie E. Hamil born January 22, 1885 in Pontiac, MI. Married circa 1909. They had 3 children. Arthur remarried to ____ McCartney.)

Isaac Franklin born February 12, 1882 died November 24, 1905

(Born near Butler, Richland County, OH. Buried in Battle Creek, MI. Married Loretta Dunn born January 19, 1879 in Olivet, Eaton County, MI. Married circa 1902. They had a son. No information available on this child.)

Harvey Glenn born August 1, 1884 died unknown

(Born in Maple Grove Twp, Barry County, MI. Married Bertha Wellman born August 6, 1886 in Coats Grove, Barry County, MI. Married 1904.)

Harvey Allen remarried Nancy E. McPeck born September 2, 1858 in North Manchester, Wabash County, IN and February 14, 1915 in MI. Married in 1885. They had 2 children.¹¹⁰

Generation 5

Casper Newton Leedy

Son of Barbara and Jacob Leedy. Born October 3, 1858 in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, Ohio and died May 27, 1924 in Kalamo Twp, Eaton County, Michigan. Married Mary Isabel Showalter born May 16, 1863 in Weston, Ohio. Married 1893 in Eaton County, Michigan.

They had two children.

Azor J. born July 17, 1894 died August 25, 1982¹¹¹

(Born in Eaton County, MI and died in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. Married ____ Frank. They had 3 children. No information is available for them.)

Amy L. born June 2, 1899 died September 3, 1919

Generation 4

Jacob Koutz Garber

Son of Michael and Elizabeth Garber. Born July 13, 1833 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died January 14, 1912. Married Cynthia Ann Huston born 1837 in Crown Hill, Indianapolis, IN and died June 1909. Married December 22, 1853. Both are buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana.

They had sixteen children.

Freeman Justice born circa 1854 died unknown

Daniel Huston born circa 1856 died unknown

Amy Clarissa born circa 1858 died unknown

Ida Alice born May 12, 1859 died March 2, 1863

Margaret Ann born circa 1861 died unknown

Mary Emily born circa 1863 died unknown

Sherman born circa 1864 died unknown

John William born November 1, 1865 died April 7, 1938

(Born in Urbana, OH and died in New Orleans, Louisiana. Buried at St. Mary's Cemetery. Married Julia Hicks born circa 1871 in Urbana, OH and died 1893. Married 1891.)

Elda Gertie born circa 1867 died unknown

Jesse Michael born circa 1869 died unknown

James Clyde born circa 1871 died unknown

Matilda Jane born circa 1873 died unknown

Elsie Bell born circa 1875 died unknown

Artie May (female) born circa 1877 died unknown

Jacob Koutz Jr. born circa 1879 died unknown

Harvey A. born 1881 died 1882

Generation 5

John William Garber

Son of Jacob and Cynthia Ann Garber. Born November 1, 1865 in Urbana, Ohio and died April 7, 1938 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Buried at St. Mary's Cemetery. Married Julia Hicks born circa 1871 in Urbana, OH and died 1893. Married 1891.

They had a daughter.

Clara Mildred born 1892 died unknown

(Born in Urbana, OH. Married ____ Kearns born circa 1888 in Urbana, OH.)

Generation 4

Henry Koutz Garber

Son of Michael and Elizabeth Garber. Born March 13, 1836 in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio and died October 28, 1912 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Kansas. Buried at Millwood Cemetery. Married Hannah Burger born March 24, 1835 in North Liberty, Knox County, Ohio and died July 5, 1886 in Ashland, Ohio. Married November 19, 1857. Buried at Dickey Cemetery.

They had eleven children.

Arminda (female) born circa 1858 died unknown

Catherine born circa 1860 died unknown

Anna Maria born March 31, 1861 died August 8, 1938

(Born near Amity, Knox County, OH and died in Fremont, OH. Married Simon Uriah Garber born January 22, 1852 in Washington County, PA. And died May 7, 1912. Both are buried at Hessville Cemetery, Hessville, OH. Married in 1875.)

Jacob Burger born December 14, 1863 died unknown

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Margaret J. Schwartz born circa 1867 in Polk, OH. Married December 23, 1888.)

Sarah Elmina born circa 1865 died unknown

Joemma Elizabeth born circa 1867 died unknown

Mary Olive born circa 1869 died unknown

Daniel Franklin born circa 1871 died unknown

William Henry born May 25, 1875 died October 1965

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH and died in Los Angeles, CA. Married Blanche May Boren born circa 1879 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married December 24, 1899. they had 3 children. No information is available on them.)

Winnie May (female) born circa 1877 died unknown

Harvey Alvadore born circa 1879 died unknown

After Hannah’s death Henry remarried Ellen Goens born circa 1840 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio.

They had no children.¹¹²

Generation 5

Anna Maria Garber

Daughter of Henry and Hannah Garber. Born March 31, 1861 near Amity, Knox County, Ohio and died August 8, 1938 in Fremont, Ohio. Married Simon Uriah Garber born January 22, 1852 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. And died May 7, 1912. Both are buried at Hessville Cemetery, Hessville, Ohio. Married in 1875.

They had twelve children.

Lonelle (female) born circa 1876 died unknown

Harry Addison born circa 1878 died unknown

Henry Clarence born circa 1880 died unknown

Alice Elmina born circa 1882 died unknown

Clara Catherine born circa 1884 died unknown

Charles Vincent born circa 1886 died unknown

Simon Leo born circa 1888 died unknown

Paul Lafayette born circa 1890 died unknown

Jessie Hazel born circa 1892 died unknown

Joe William born circa 1894 died unknown

James Gordon born circa 1896 died unknown

Luella born circa 1898 died unknown

Generation 5

Jacob Burger Garber

Son of Henry and Hannah Garber. Born December 14, 1863 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Margaret J. Schwartz born circa 1867 in Polk, Ohio. Married December 23, 1888.

They had five children.

Perma Alverda (female) born circa 1889 died unknown

William McKinnley born circa 1891 died unknown

John Henry born circa 1893 died unknown

Burton Franklin born circa 1895 died unknown

Marguerite Madaline born circa 1897 died unknown

Generation 4

Delilah Garber Cassel

Daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Garber. Born March 21, 1839 in Butler, Ohio and died in 1925. Buried at Nashville Cemetery, Nashville, MI. Married Yellis Cassel born 1833 in PA and died April 28, 1891. Married in 1856.

They had four children.

Rosilla May born December 25, 1859 died February 28, 1870

Samuel born December 18, 1861 died October 18, 1865

Elizabeth born 1869 died 1918

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Casper Bowen born 1849 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married 1888.)

Clyde Wesley born October 30, 1874 died August 26, 1933

(Born near Nashville, MI and died in Nashville, MI. Married Mary Gerlinger born January 12, 1880 in Woodland, MI. Married January 1, 1905. They had 3 children. No information available on them.)

Generation 5

Elizabeth Cassel Bowen

Daughter of Delilah and Yellis Cassel. Born 1869 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died 1918. Married Casper Bowen born 1849 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married 1888.

They had a daughter.

Kathryn born 1889 died unknown

Generation 4

Amy Garber Magill

Daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Garber. Born November 18, 1844 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married Henry Beam Magill born February 16, 1843 in New Castle, Pennsylvania and died January 24, 1924 in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married July 1870. Both are buried at Mound View Cemetery.

They had five children.

Mary Elizabeth born October 5, 1871 died unknown

(Born near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married John Norrish born October 8, 1868 in Pittsburgh, PA. Married June 22, 1904.)

John Sherman born March 20, 1873 died July 1, 1932

(Born and died in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married Cordelia Gaddis born November 14, 1881 in Richland County, OH and died November 9, 1906. Married 1900.)

Harry Beam born January 9, 1875 died July 1924

(Born in Mt. Vernon, OH. He is buried in Rockford, IL. Married Susan Comer born circa 1879 in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married in 1906.)

Albert Day born October 9, 1877 died April 4, 1879

William McClellan born April 28, 1880 died unknown

Generation 5

John Sherman Magill

Son of Amy and Henry Magill. Born March 20, 1873 and died July 1, 1932 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Married Cordelia Gaddis born November 14, 1881 in Richland County, Ohio and died November 9, 1906. Married 1900.

They had a son.

Lloyd G. born February 5, 1901 died November 18, 1920

Generation 3

Jacob Garber Jr. (III)

Son of Jacob and Mary Magdalene Garber. Born 1805 and died August 10, 1882. Married Lydia Weaver born 1808 and died August 29, 1878¹¹³. They had three children.

Demus born before 1850 died 1925

(Married Armantha Ann Zolman born September 20, 1847 in Knox Co. OH and died August 24, 1928.)

Mary born March 20, 1847 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH in Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH and died in Ankenytown, OH. Married Jacob Kinney born November 2, 1842 in Fredericktown, OH and also died in Ankenytown. Both are buried at Ankenytown Brethren cemetery.)

Nancy Jane born October 18, 1849 died December 6, 1927

(Born in Bellville, OH and died in Sheldon, MO. Married William Yeisley born July 18, 1843 in Bellville, OH and died September 20, 1929 in Sheldon, MO. They were married on February 2, 1874. Both are buried at Dunnegan Grove Cemetery, Vernon Co, Sheldon, MO

Generation 2

Barbara Garber Grable

Daughter of Jacob Garber. Born 1771 & died in 1851. She married Joseph Grable. He was born 1778, and died 1844 in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA.

Their five children were:

Joseph born after 1778 died after 1844

Nancy born August 22, 1793 died December 14, 1858

(Died in Darke co, OH. She married David Bigler, son of Israel Bigler and Catherine Garber. He was born 3 MAY 1787 in MD, and died 25 AUG 1844 in Darke Co., OH.

Samuel born after 1798 died after 1844

Jane born after 1798 died before 1844

(Married Joseph Johnston born before 1824.)

Elizabeth born after 1798 died after 1844

(Married Isaac Davis. He was born circa 1800.)

Generation 3

Samuel Grable

Son of Barbara and Joseph Grable. Born after 1798 and died after 1844. Spouse unknown. One known child.

Delilah born 1821 died November 5, 1857

(Born in Washington Co, PA. Married Samuel Garrett born July 15, 1816 in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. They were married in 1840. Samuel was Lutheran. Delilah is buried at Ten Mile Brethren Church Cemetery.)

Generation 4

Delilah Grable Garrett

Daughter of Samuel Grable. Born 1821 and died November 5, 1857 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Samuel Garrett born July 15, 1816 in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married in 1840.

They had five children.

Cephas born July 14, 1841 died unknown

(Born in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Lydia Horn born in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married on May 24, 1866. Cephas was a farmer.)

Silas born between 1840 –57 died unknown

Lebens born between 1840 –57 died unknown

Lavina born between 1840 –57 died unknown

Clara born between 1840 –57 died unknown

Generation 5

Cephas Garrett

Son of Delilah and Samuel Garrett. Born July 14, 1841¹¹⁴ in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Lydia Horn born in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married on May 24, 1866. Cephas was a farmer.

They had two children.

Alice born March 25, 1871 died unknown

Samuel born May 1, 1879 died unknown

Generation 3

Jane Grable Johnston

Daughter of Barbara and Joseph Grable. Born after 1798 and died before 1844. Married Joseph Johnston born before 1824.

They had two children.

Joseph (Jr.?) born before 1844 died unknown

Jane born before 1844 died unknown

Generation 2

Jonathan Garber

Son of Jacob Garber. Born January 23, 1774 in Johnsville, Maryland, and died July 28, 1850 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was buried on the farm near Ten Mile Brethren Church. He married Elizabeth Sarah Hufford born circa 1777 in Maryland and died April 14, 1860 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.¹¹⁵ They were married in 1795 at Washington County, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Christian Hufford Sr..

Both Jonathan and Elizabeth are buried on the Jacob Horn Farm in Washington County, Pennsylvania near Ten Mile Brethren Church.

They had thirteen children.

William born December 16, 1797 died February 9, 1868

Susannah born May 28, 1800 died December 3, 1850

(Born in Washington Co, PA, and died in Washington Co, PA. She married Abraham Moore. He was born May 11, 1800, and died June 26, 1880 in Washington Co, PA.)

Christian born circa 1802 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA. He married Emily Rose born circa 1806 in West Bethlehem, Washington County, PA. They married in 1827.

Samuel Peter born July 3, 1804 died August 8, 1861

Christopher born circa 1806 died unknown

Elizabeth born circa 1808 died unknown

(Married ______ Shidler.)

Jonathan Jr. born October 11, 1806 died May 1, 1874

Cornelius born April 25, 1811 died December 2, 1863

(Born in Washington Co, PA, and died in Washington Co, PA. Married Elizabeth born in 1806. Second marriage to Anne McCarty born February 1, 1819 He was a weaver by trade. He is buried at Ten Mile Brethren Church Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)

Hannah born September 13, 1813 died unknown

(Born in Washington Co, PA. In 1835 married Christopher Horn. He was born circa 1809 in Washington Co, PA.)

Mary born circa 1815 died unknown

(First marriage to ____ Friend. Second marriage to David Egy who died before 1850.)

Rueben born circa 1817 died unknown

Jacob born 1818 died unknown

(Born in PA. Married Elizabeth McGuinnis born 1822 in PA.)

Anne born circa 1820 died unknown

Generation 3

William Garber

Son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Garber. Born December 16, 1797 in Maryland¹¹⁶ and died February 9, 1868 in Miami County, Indiana.¹¹⁷ Married Elisabeth Weaver born May 27, 1800 in Pennsylvania¹¹⁸ and died December 8, 1858 in Miami County, Indiana. They were married in 1820.

They had a eleven children.

Demas born December 3, 1820 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA.)¹¹⁹

Jonathan born February 2, 1823 died March 1, 1897

Pleasant (Plisse) born August 25, 1825 died unknown

(Born in West Bethlehem, Washington County, PA.)¹²⁰

Cynthia born May 6, 1828 died October 11, 1877

Sarah Savina born July 29, 1830 died unknown

Margaret born January 4, 1833 died unknown

William M. born October 8, 1835 died unknown

(Born in West Bethlehem, Washington County, PA.)

Isabel born February 18, 1838 died March 1871

Simon S. born January 24, 1840 died November 10, 1903

(Born in West Bethlehem, Washington County, PA. Married Lydia White born circa 1844 in West Bethlehem, Washington County, PA. They married on April 23, 1867.)

Silas C. born 1843 died unknown

(Born in West Bethlehem, Washington County, PA.)

Ruben born 1850 died unknown¹²¹

Generation 4

Jonathan Garber

Son of William and Elizabeth Garber. Born February 2, 1823 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania¹²² and died March 1, 1897. Married Mary Magdalene Moninger born circa 1827 in Washington County, PA. They were married on September 30, 1846.¹²³

In 1850 the family was living in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Jonathan listed his occupation as “carpenter” in the 1850 US Census.

They had a daughter.

Margaret born circa 1849

Generation 4

Cynthia Garber Iams

Daughter of William and Elizabeth Garber. Born May 6, 1828 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died October 11, 1877 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Nicknamed Sinthy. Married Elisha Iams born December 16, 1822 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died April 14, 1899. Both are buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married June 20, 1848 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

The Iams had four children.

Elizabeth born December 22, 1848 died January 1, 1899

(Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married J.M. Cowan born circa 1844 in Washington Co., PA. They married in 1869.)

Delilah born July 24, 1850 died unknown

(Born in Washington Co., PA. Married Peter Vorhes born circa 1846 in Washington Co., PA. They were married in 1871.)

Demas Garber born October 15, 1851 died August 3, 1925

Emma Mary born October 4, 1853 died unknown

(Born in Washington Co., PA. Married William Hufford born circa 1849 in Washington Co., PA. They were married in 1874.)

William Owen born October 19, 1855 died December 28, 1937

Margaret Pleasant born March 10, 1858 died unknown

(Born in Washington Co., PA. Married L.G. Garrett born circa 1854 in Washington Co., PA. They were married circa 1878.)

Reuben Isaac born March 6, 1861 died June 4, 1864

(Born and died in Washington Co., PA.)

Clara Anabella born March 27, 1863 died January 12, 1892

(Born in Washington Co., PA. Married Norte Reece born circa 1859 in Washington Co., PA. They married circa 1883. In 1890 she married her second husband, Henry Fulton born circa 1859 in Washington Co., PA.)

Lucy Ida May born March 20, 1866 died December 30, 1878

(Born and died in Washington Co., PA.)

Generation 5

Demas Garber Iams

Son of Cynthia and Elisha Iams. Born October 15, 1851 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died August 3, 1925 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Anne Elizabeth Dunn born November 25, 1861 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died June 24, 1936 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married March 3, 1881.

They had two children.

Elisha B. born April 17, 1892 died December 31, 1944

(Born in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Rowena Emily Denman born April 17, 1892 and died January 12, 1974. They were married in October 1916.)

John Howard born April 10, 1897 died unknown

Generation 5

William Owen Iams

Son of Cynthia and Elisha Iams. Born October 19, 1855 and died December 28, 1937. Married Catherine Shidler born March 14, 1863 and died in 1949. Married on November 14, 1880. Both William and Catherine are buried at Ten Mile Baptist Cemetery, Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.¹²⁴

They had a son.

George Demas born February 22, 1882 died unknown

(Married Grace Fiva Hyndman born September 1, 1881 and died unknown. Married on December 25, 1907.)

Generation 3

Samuel Peter Garber

Son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Garber. Born July 3, 1804 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died August 8, 1861 in Guernsey County, Ohio. Buried at Salem Baptist Church cemetery. Married Lydia Garrett born January 8, 1807 in Maryland and died October 18, 1884 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married 1826 in Washington, County, Pennsylvania. They divorced in 1827. Lydia is buried at German Lutheran Cemetery, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Samuel and Lydia had one child.

Samuel born May 30, 1828 died June 9, 1894 or 95

Samuel then married Mary (Polly) Smith born May 14, 1808 in Anwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died March 18, 1888 in Richland Township, Guernsey, Ohio. Married on October 4, 1827. Samuel was a Carpenter¹²⁵ and a Farmer.¹²⁶ In the 1860 census he listed his real estate as worth $9,000 and his personal estate as worth $925. Samuel and Polly are buried at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Richland Township, Guernsey County, Ohio.

Samuel and Polly had eleven children.

Elizabeth born July 13, 1828 died January 25, 1864

(Born in Washington Co, PA and died in Guernsey Co, OH. Married Benjamin Ferguson born before 1840.)

Peter born February 22, 1830 died unknown

(Born in Washington Co, PA and died in Guernsey Co, OH. Married Sarah Dennis born circa 1828¹²⁷. Married in 1852. Occupation listed as House Carpenter in the 1860 Census.)

Abel born March 7, 1832 died December 24, 1921

(Born in Washington Co, PA and died in Guernsey Co, OH. Married Jane Chester born before 1835. Married 1853 in Ohio. Occupation listed as House Carpenter in the 1860 Census.)

Mary born November 28, 1835 died September 27, 1899

(Born in Washington Co, PA and died in Guernsey Co, OH. Buried at Salem Baptist Church cemetery, Guernsey Co, OH. Married John Roby born July 29, 1829 in Guernsey Co, OH and died June 30, 1903 in Guernsey Co, OH. Married on November 6, 1856.)

Jonathan W. born June 24, 1838 died December 18, 1887

(Born in Guernsey Co, OH and died in Dervant Valley Twp, Guernsey County, OH. November 10, 1863 married Elizabeth Rose born August 1840 in MD.)

Eunice born November 12, 1840 died February 27, 1902

(Born in Guernsey Co, OH and died in Canal Winchester, OH. Buried at Canal Winchester cemetery.)

Hannah born November 12, 1840 died April 9, 1921

(Born in Guernsey Co, OH and died in Canal Winchester, OH. Buried at Canal Winchester cemetery. Married James Crabbs on May 9, 1888.)

Reuben born May 23, 1845 died January 28, 1927

(Born in Guernsey Co, OH. Married Nancy Jane Dixon born February 27, 1850 in Glencoe, Ohand died January 21, 1917. Married on September 11, 1868. Both are buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Hammond, IN.)

James W. born February 29, 1848 died March 18, 1920

(Born in Guernsey Co, OH and died in Quaker City, OH. Married Mary E. Johnson on September 28, 1873.)

Silas Dean born January 28, 1851 died September 10, 1939

Agnes Jane born August 13, 1853 died September 17, 1938.

(Born in Gibson Station, OH and died in Sebastopol, Sonoma Co, CA. Married Joshua Moffett Robinson born before 1856. Married on March 1, 1876 in Cambridge, OH. Both are buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Sebastopol, CA.)

Generation 4

Samuel Garber¹²⁸

Son of Samuel and Lydia Garber. Born May 30, 1828 in West Bethlehem, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died June 9, 1894 or 95 also in West Bethlehem. He is buried at Bethlehem, Lutheran Cemetery. In 1849 he married Sarah Ann Bowen born May 4, 1829 in Green County, Pennsylvania and died August 14, 1855 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. She is buried at German Lutheran Cemetery. They were married in Washington County.

Their three children are:

Lydia Ann born January 1, 1850 died December 2, 1883

Mason Bowen born August 19, 1851 died 1913 or 1918

Demas born January 30, 1854 died August 20, 1900

(Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Buried at Bethlehem, Lutheran Cemetery.)

Following Sarah’s death Sam remarried Elizabeth Simmons born September 20, 1835 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died November 2, 1924 also in Washington County. She is also buried at Bethlehem, Lutheran Cemetery. Samuel and Elizabeth had 5 children.

Isaiah Henry born February 13, 1858 died March 1, 1898

John Allison¹²⁹ born August 23, 1861 died April 17, 1882

(Born and died in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Buried at German Lutheran Cemetery.)

Samuel Reynolds born August 2, 1866 died after 1939¹³⁰

Robert Chamberlain born August 24, 1869 died unknown

(Born in S. Strebaine Twp, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Anna A. Swihart born August 22, 1867 or 69 in Washington County, PA. They married 1888 in Washington County.)

Sarah Elizabeth born March 17, 1873 died after 1939

Generation 5

Lydia Ann Garber Bowman ¹³¹

Daughter of Samuel and Sarah Ann Garber. Born January 1, 1850 in Washington County Pennsylvania and died December 2, 1883. In 1870, Washington County, Pennsylvania she married Joseph Bowman born March 2, 1843 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died March 13, 1931 also in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He is buried at German Lutheran Cemetery.

The couple had six children.

Elizabeth born circa 1871 died unknown

Anna Maria¹³² born circa 1873 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA. Married Crum Williams born circa 1869. They married 1894 in Washington County, PA.)

William born circa 1875 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA. ¹³³)

Osceola born circa 1877 died unknown

Alveola born circa 1877 died circa 1881

(Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was the twin of Osceola.)

Martha born circa 1879 died circa 1892

(Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania.)

Generation 6

Elizabeth Bowman Magill

Daughter of Lydia and Joseph Bowman. Born circa 1871 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Her date and place of death is unknown. In 1891 she married Clark Magill born circa 1867 in Washington County. His date and place of death are also unknown.

They had two known children.

Howard born circa 1892 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA.)

Ernest born circa 1894 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA.)

Generation 6

Osceola Bowman Fleming

Daughter of Lydia and Joseph Bowman. Born circa 1877 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. She was the twin of Alveola Bowman who died as a child. In 1897 Osceola married Riley Fleming born circa 1873 in Washington County.

They had two known children.

Carl born circa 1898 died unknown

Male name unknown born unknown died unknown

Generation 5

Mason Bowen Garber

Son of Samuel and Sarah Ann Garber. Born August 19, 1851 in Washington County Pennsylvania and died in 1913 or 1918. In Washington County 1881, he married Rachel Amos born November 27, 1860 in Washington County and died in 1913. Both are buried at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

The couple had five children.

Samuel Franklin born March 15, 1882 died September 15, 1972¹³⁴

(Born in Washington County, PA and died in San Francisco, CA. Circa 1906 married Martha Margaret Burns born circa 1886 in Washington County, PA. Date and place of death unknown. The couple had a son but no additional information is available.)

Martha Jane born October 30, 1883 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA. Washington County, PA in 1903 married Howard Blain Martin born July 1, 1883 in Washington County, PA. They had 4 children. No additional information is available.)

Sarah Ann born May 12, 1886 died 1930

(Born in Washington County, PA. Buried at German Lutheran Cemetery, Washington, Pennsylvania.)

Albert born December 7, 1888 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA. Married Edith Rutherford born circa 1892 in Washington County, PA. They had 1 known child.)

Olive born April 2, 1893 died unknown

(Born Washington County, PA. In 1916 married Marvin Scott born August 10, 1877 in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania. They had 2 sons.)

Generation 5

Isaiah Henry Garber

Son of Samuel and Elizabeth Garber. Born February 13, 1858 in S. Strebane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died in March 1, 1898 in Washington County. In Washington County 1882, he married Mary Bails born circa 1862 in S. Strebane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died in 1882 soon after marriage. They had no children.

After Mary’s death Isaiah married Sadie Garrett born 1866 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died 1915 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. They married in 1882. Isaiah listed his occupation as Butcher. He is buried at German Lutheran Cemetery.

They had two children.

Minnie born February 10, 1883 died 1920

(Born in Palmyra, Portage County, Ohio. Buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington, Pennsylvania. In 1904 married Edward Happy born circa 1879 in Palmyra, Portage County, Ohio¹³⁵. Also listed as having married Harry Kuhn born circa 1879 in Palmyra, Portage County, Ohio¹³⁶ in the same year, 1904.)

Grover Cleveland born May 31, 1886 died April 1973

(Born in Palmyra, Portage County, Ohio and died in Morrisville, Bucks County, PA.¹³⁷ Married Elsie Frances Slocums born June 13, 1888 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died October 1981 in Belle Mead, Somerset County, NJ¹³⁸. They were married in 1909 and had one known son. No additional information is available.)

Generation 5

Samuel Reynolds Garber

Son of Samuel and Elizabeth Garber. Born August 2, 1866 in S. Strebane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. The date and place of his death is unknown. Married Anne Lane born September 5, 1869 in S. Strebane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. They were married on October 27, 1892.

They had two children.

John Alden¹³⁹ born November 11, 1894 died March 1986

(Born in S. Strebane Twp, Washington County, PA and died in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL¹⁴⁰. Married Helen Adams born August 9, 1894 in Dwight, Illinois and died July 1973 in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL.¹⁴¹ They married on November 7, 1925.)

female name unknown born unknown died unknown

(Married Edgar Alden Hootman born August 23, 1899 in West Bethlehem, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died April 28, 2000 in Washington, Washington County, PA.¹⁴² They had 2 children; a girl and a boy. No other information is available.)

Generation 5

Sarah Elizabeth Garber Hewitt

Daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Garber. Born March 17, 1873 in S. Strebane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania¹⁴³. The date and place of her death is unknown but it is believed she died after 1939. Married Charles Nephew Hewitt born October 9, 1873 in Green County, Pennsylvania. They were married December 24, 1895 in Green County, Pennsylvania.

They had two children.

Mary Pearl born November 1, 1896 died unknown

(Born in Green County, PA.)

Russell born July 2, 1898 died unknown

(Born in Green County, PA. Married ____ Jacobs.)

female name unknown born unknown died unknown

(Married ____McConnell. They had 3 children. No other information is available.)

Generation 4

Silas Dean Garber

Son of Samuel and Susie Garber. Born February 28, 1851¹⁴⁴ in Guernsey County, Ohio and died September 10, 1939 in Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio. Married Susan E. (Susie) Boyd born August 1854 in Richland Twp., Guernsey Co., OH and died 1910 in Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH. Married on April 13, 1876. Silas was a farmer according to the 1900 census. Susie’s mother was born in PA while her father was born in Ireland. Both Silas and Susie are buried at Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge, Ohio.¹⁴⁵

They had six children.

Stella born March 25, 1877 died 1910

(Born in Richland Twp., Guernsey County, OH and died in Cambridge, Guernsey County, OH. Married Wilbur Wetzelborn circa 1873 in Richland Twp., Guernsey County, OH. Married in 1898.)

Iona Va Donna born February 24, 1879 died unknown

(Born in Caldwell Twp., Noble County, OH. Married Charles Neal born circa 1875 in Caldwell Twp., Noble County, OH. Date of death unknown. Married in 1900.)

Bernice H. born January 29, 1882 died unknown

(Born in Ohio.)

Roy born 1887 died 1887

(Born in Taylorsville,, IL.)

Fredrick John born July 1, 1889 died unknown

(Born in Illinois.)

Ruth M. born November 30, 1897 died July 1975¹⁴⁶

(Born in Illinois and died in Winter Park, Orange County, FL. Married Nobel Hendrickson born circa 1893 in IL.)

After Susie’s death in 1910 Silas remarried to Myrtle M. Chamberlain Dunlap born January 18, 1867 in Sandusky, Ohio. Death unknown. Married August 22, 1911 in Guernsey, Ohio. They had no children.

Generation 3

Cornelius Garber¹⁴⁷

Son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Garber. Born April 25, 1811 in Washington Co, PA and died December 2, 1863 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Occupation “weaver”. Married Elizabeth _____ born 1806 and died August 27, 1857. They apparently divorced. He remarried Anne McCarty born February 1, 1819. This entire family is buried at Ten Mile Brethren Church Cemetery, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Cornelius and Anne had three children.

David born January 17, 1843 died February 6, 1845

Cornelius H.¹⁴⁸ born 1849 died October 8, 1851

Job born 1849 March 10, 1852

Generation 3

Hannah Garber Horn

Daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth Garber. Born September 13, 1813 in West Bethlehem, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Christopher Stoffel Horn¹⁴⁹ born circa 1809 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married in 1835. The family lived in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had five children.

William born circa 1836 died March 1837

(Buried at Progressive Brethren Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)

Josias Jorn born December 18, 1838 died December 26, 1838

(Buried at Progressive Brethren Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)

Hezakiah born 1840 died August 7, 1892

Mariah born March 11, 1841 died September 11, 1841

(Born and died in Washington County, PA. Buried at Progressive Brethren Cemetery, Washington County, PA.)

Elizabeth born June 6, 1844 died July 24, 1845

(Born and died in Washington County, PA. Buried at Progressive Brethren Cemetery, Washington County, PA.)

Generation 4

Hezakiah Horn

Son of Hannah and Christopher Horn. Born 1840 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died August 7, 1892 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio¹⁵⁰. Married Sarah Jane Huffine born July 25, 1847 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died October 29, 1908 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. They were married 1866 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Hezakiah served in the American Civil War 1861 - 1864 Union Army, 85^th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Co D. He was a Private. Bonus Materials:  History of the 85^th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers,  The Roster for Company D.

Both Hezakiah and Sarah are buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio.

They had four children.

Mary Elizabeth born July 18, 1869 died unknown

David Shaner born 1871 diedSeptember 3, 1889

(Born in Washington County, PA.)

Andrew Christopher born November 23, 1873 died February 10, 1939

(Born in Oakland, Fairfield County, OH.)

Samuel Marion born September 5, 1875 died October 22, 1900

(Born in Lancaster, Fairfield County, OH. Buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Columbus, OH.)

Generation 5

Mary Elizabeth Horn McGregor

Daughter of Hezakiah and Sarah Horn. Born July 18, 1869 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and it is not known when she died. She married Robert Elmer McGregor born May 17, 1867 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio and died January 20, 1931 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. They were married September 18, 1887 in Ohio. In 1920 the family was residing in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico.¹⁵¹ In 1930 the family is found living in Zanesville, Ohio.¹⁵² Robert is a farm laborer and appears to travel wherever the work takes him.

They had three children.

Robert Leroy¹⁵³ born March 2, 1895 died September 1972

Andrew Christopher born October 27, 1907 died unknown

(Born in Buffalo, Oklahoma.)

Mary Elizabeth born April 2, 1911 died unknown

Generation 6

Robert Leroy McGregor

Son of Mary and Robert McGregor. Born March 2, 1895 in Boonville, Missouri and died September 1972 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.¹⁵⁴ He married Maude York born July 25, 1894 in St. Louis, Missouri and died May 1985 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.¹⁵⁵

They had a son.

Elmer Lavern born May 17, 1919 died February 9, 1976

(Born in St. Louis, MO and died in VA.)¹⁵⁶

Generation 6

Mary Elizabeth McGregor Howell

Son of Mary and Robert McGregor. Born April 2, 1911 in Kansas. The date and place of her death are not known. She married Charles Wilbur Howell born July 27, 1911 in Red Oak, Iowa. The date and place of his death are also not known. They were married on June 27, 1933.

They had one known child. No other information is available.

Generation 3

Jacob Garber

Son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Garber. Born 1818 in Pennsylvania. Married Elizabeth McGuinnis born 1822 in Pennsylvania.

They had four children.

Thompson¹⁵⁷ born 1842 died unknown

Elizabeth¹⁵⁸ born 1843 died unknown

Theodore¹⁵⁹ born 1846 died unknown

Jonathan¹⁶⁰ born April 1850 died February 9, 1857

(Born in Pennsylvania and died in Washington Co, PA. Buried at Ten Mile Brethren Church Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)

Generation 3

Anne Garber Barnard

Daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth Garber. Born 1819¹⁶¹ in Pennsylvania. Her place and date of death is unknown. She married David Barnard born 1819 in Pennsylvania. David was a farmer. In 1870 the family is still found farming in West Bethlehem. By 1880 the family had moved to Wayne Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.¹⁶²

They had three children, all born in Pennsylvania.

Adaline born 1842

Elisabeth born 1852

Lewis born circa 1854¹⁶³

The Susannah Jane Garber Teater

Family

Generation 4

Susannah Jane Garber Teater

Daughter of John and Sarah Garber. Born on October 2, 1826 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania and died August 3, 1900. Susannah Jane married Cyrus Newton Teater born February 12, 1826 in Mercer County, Kentucky and died November 25, 1914. They married on June 6, 1848.

Cyrus served in the American Civil War. Cyrus enlisted with the  6^th Kansas Cavalry Company B¹⁶⁴ as a Private on August 12, 1861¹⁶⁵. His company along with companies A and M were captured July 27, 1864 at Muzzard Prairie, Arkansas¹⁶⁶. They were sent to Camp Ford near Tyler, TX. Camp Ford records indicate the prisoners were released on May 25, 1865 but US Civil War records show that Cyrus was mustered out on April 8, 1865 at DeVall's Bluff, Arkansas. He was discharged with the rank of Sergeant. Camp Ford records indicate his rank at time of capture was Private.¹⁶⁷

The following is an excerpt from  William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas, STATE HISTORY, PART 6, SIXTH REGIMENT KANSAS VOLUNTEER CAVALRY.¹⁶⁸

On the morning of the 27th of July, a part of the regiment, while in camp on Muzzard Prairie, Ark., was surprised and attacked by a rebel force of about 2,000. Forming as quickly and well as possible, the battalion made a stout resistance, driving back the assailants several times. It was, however, overpowered, and Maj. Mefford, Lieut. De Friese and one hundred and fourteen men taken prisoners.

Both Susannah Jane and Cyrus Newton are buried in the Concord Cemetery in Griffinsville, Appanoose County, Iowa.

Eight children were born to them in Iowa.¹⁶⁹ They are:

John Fletcher¹⁷⁰ born April 14, 1849 died January 11, 1932

(Born in Libertyville, Jefferson Co., IA and died in Larned, Pawnee Co., KS. Married Virginia Clarinda Law born May 16, 1851 in Hamilton Co., Virginia and died March 14, 1914 in Geneseo, Rice Co., KS. They are both buried at Geneseo Cemetery, Geneseo, Rice Co., KS)

William Samuel born January 14, 1852 died November 1, 1901

Henry B. born December 6, 1853 died February 19, 1923

Rachel Margaret born April 29, 1856 died June 8, 1930

Sylvester McCalester born March 31, 1858 died January 15, 1918

Eleanor Elizabeth born March 6, 1860 died 1935

Leah Mariah born April 3, 1862 died April 3, 1862

Calvin Sheridan born February 3, 1867 died June 1, 1945

Generation 5

John Fletcher

Teater

Son of Susannah and Cyrus Teater. Born April 14, 1849 in Libertyville, Jefferson County, Iowa and died January 11, 1932 in Rice County, Kansas. Married Virginia Clarinda Law born May 16, 1851 in Hamilton County, Virginia and died March 14, 1914 in Geneseo, Rice County, Kansas. They were married November 13, 1871 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa¹⁷¹. They are both buried at Geneseo Cemetery, Geneseo, Rice Co., Kansas.

They had six children.

Nancy Huldah born September 1, 1872 died April 1, 1955

Erma Leota born May 3, 1874 died December 1, 1940

Claude Allen born June 11, 1877 died April 17, 1950

(Born in Griffinville, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Newton, Hesston Co., KS. Buried at Geneseo Cemetery, Geneseo, Rice Co., KS (Lot 167, Space 4))

Lura Grace born April 17, 1882 died April 12, 1945

Ralph Orten born December 20, 1884 died September 14, 1934

(Born in Bazine, Ness Co., KS. Married Bessie Hagan born November 29, 1885. Married April 9, 1924 in Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS.)

Harry Alva born October 16, 1887 died July 5, 1962

Gladys Inez born February 10, 1892 died 1961

Generation 6

Nancy Huldah Teater Fail Doty

Daughter of John and Virginia Teater. Born September 1, 1872 in Walnut City, Iowa and died April 1, 1955 in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California. She was known to friends and family as Nannie. Married Isaac Wagner Fail born May 12, 1860 in Bethany Township, Harrison County, Missouri¹⁷² and died November 9, 1923 in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona. They married November 29, 1889 in Lyons, Rice County, Kansas. Isaac’s father was Ira Fail and his mother was Adelaide Campbell Fail.¹⁷³ Isaac was buried at Geneseo, Rice County, Kansas.

The following is an account of Isaac Fail’s pneumonia which resulted in his death.

The Nancy and Isaac Fail Family

Ruby Mabel Clarinda June Maudie Isaac Nancy Verna

Nannie and Isaac had eight children.

Maud Anthony born February 12, 1891 died unknown

(Married Dwight Wallace. Married August 15, 1909. They had 3 children. No information is available on them.)

Ora Anthony born November 17, 1892 died 1963

(Born in Rice County, KS.)

Clarinda Adelaide born September 24, 1895 died unknown

Mabel Thelma born September 16, 1898 died January 20, 1916

Born near Crawford, KS and died in Geneseo, KS. She died of pneumonia and is buried at the Geneseo cemetery. The following is the news of her death from the local newspaper:

Late last Thursday evening, January 20, the community in general and Geneseo in Particular, were distressed by the sad tidings of the death of Miss Mabel Fail, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.W. Fail. The call to the beyond, which carried a double measure of grief, in that it took a estimable young girl just as she was entering the enchanting realm of womanhood, came after a brief illness with pneumonia. Every effort of the physicians in attendance proved futile, and death relieved the girl's suffering about 8 o'clock Thursday evening. Miss Fail was well known and greatly loved by the entire community, and the bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of a host of friends. Funeral services, which were well attended, were held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Byers officiating, assisted by Rev. Davies of Chase. Undertaker O.H. Six, of Lyons, had charge of the burial services conducted at the Geneseo cemetery. Mabel Fail was born near Crawford, Kansas, September 10, 1898, and died in Geneseo January 20, 1916, aged 17 years, 4 months and 4 days. She was converted several years ago and became a member of the Methodist church.

Ruby Bess born March 16, 1901 died July 27, 1963

(Married ____ Klotz and had 2 sons. Born in Geneseo, Rice County, KS and died in San Diego, California.)

June Mirilda born June 12, 1903 died July 11, 1979

(Born in Geneseo, Rice County, KS and died in Amarilla, Potter County, TX.)

Verna Leota born December 5, 1906 died unknown

(Born in Geneseo, Rice Count, KS. Died in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS. Married Edgar Russell Cunningham born July 8, 1896 in Tipton County, IN and died September 28, 1971 in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS. Married in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS. Both Verna and Edgar are buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno county, KS)

Cleo Edward born January 8, 1909 died March 6, 1984

(Born in Geneseo, Rice Count, KS and died in San Diego, CA.)

Ruby, Verna, and June Fail

After Isaac’s death Nancy remarried to ____ Doty. Married May 31, 1928. They had no known children.

Generation 7

Ora Anthony Fail

Son of Nannie and Isaac Fail. Born November 17, 1892 in Rice County, Kansas and died in 1963. Married Ollie E. Ora was a Construction worker and served in World War II. It is known that he lived in Wichita, Kansas. Ora is buried at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, (city unknown.)

Ora and Ollie had two children.

(Name unknown – female) born unknown died unknown

(Married Kenneth Martin.)

Sidney born unknown died unknown

Generation 7

Clarinda Adelaide Fail Shaw

Daughter of Nannie and Isaac Fail. Born September 24, 1895. Known to friends and family as Clara. Married Artie Shaw.¹⁷⁴ Known to have lived in Englewood, California.¹⁷⁵