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733. Nancy Barnhouse

CENSUS: 1900 St. Francois County Missouri; Pendleton Township; ED 92; Sheet 24a; Dwelling 451; Family 460; conducted on June 21, 1900.
Information from 1900 Census: Nancy BARNHOUSE is the daughter of Daniel T. BARNHOUSE, who is listed as head of household. Nancy is female, white, age 1 and born Jan 1899 in Missouri. Her father was born in Ohio, but her mother was born in Missouri.

738. Alvin Cottrill McLaughlin

BIRTH: Vinton County Ohio Probate Birth Records; 1867-1884; Volume 1; Page 386; Family History Library; MF 0311575.

CENSUS: 1880 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 4; ED 192; Folio 161d; Sheet 4; Dwelling 35; Family 35; Lines 23-27; conducted on June 14 and 15, 1880; Family History Library; MF 1255074.
Information from 1880 Census: Alvin C. McLAUGHLIN is the son of William D. McLAUGHLIN, who is listed as head of household. Alvin is male, white, age 5, single and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio.

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Wilkesville Township; SD 10; ED 116; Sheet 5a; Folio 149a; Dwelling 98; Family 99; Lines 38-47; conducted on June 12, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: Alvin C. McGLOTHLIN is the son of William D. McGLOTHIN, who is listed as head of household. Alvin is male, white, age 25 and born October 1874 in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. Alvin has been married for 7 years. He works as a farmer. Alvin can read and write.

CENSUS: 1910 Caddo County Oklahoma; Abilene Township; SD 234; ED 46; Sheet 11b; Folio 329b; Dwelling 15; Family 15; Lines 75-81; conducted on April 18, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1375257.
Information from 1910 Census: Alvin C. McLAUGHLIN is listed as head of household. Alvin is male, white, age 35 and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. Alvin is married. He works as a farmer. Alvin can read and write. He rents his farm. Other occupants living with Alvin - Electa M. McLAUGHLIN, his wife; Bessie McLAUGHLIN, his daughter; and Frank, Raymond, Alvin and William McLAUGHLIN, his sons.

FIND: 1920

CENSUS: 1930 San Diego County California; National City; District 44; ED 37-44; Sheet 6a; Alvin C. McLaughlin household.

Electa Marie Downard

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Wilkesville Township; SD 10; ED 116; Sheet 5a; Folio 149a; Dwelling 98; Family 99; Lines 38-47; conducted on June 12, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: Electa M. McGLOTHLIN is the daughter-in-law of William D. McGLOTHLIN, who is listed as head of household. Electa is female, white, age 24 and born February 1875 in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. Electa has been married for 7 years. She is the mother of 3 children, all of whom are still living. Electa can read and write.

CENSUS: 1910 Caddo County Oklahoma; Abilene Township; SD 234; ED 46; Sheet 11b; Folio 329b; Dwelling 15; Family 15; Lines 75-81; conducted on April 18, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1375257.
Information from 1910 Census: Electa M. McLAUGHLIN is the wife of Alvin C. McLAUGHLIN, who is listed as head of household. Electa is female, white, age 35 and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. Electa is married. She can read and write.

1047. Bessie H. McLaughlin

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Wilkesville Township; SD 10; ED 116; Sheet 5a; Folio 149a; Dwelling 98; Family 99; Lines 38-47; conducted on June 12, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: Bessie H. McGLOTHLIN is the grand-daughter of William D. McGLOTHLIN, who is listed as head of household. Bessie is female, white, age 6, single and born August 1893 in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio.

CENSUS: 1910 Caddo County Oklahoma; Abilene Township; SD 234; ED 46; Sheet 11b; Folio 329b; Dwelling 15; Family 15; Lines 75-81; conducted on April 18, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1375257.
Information from 1910 Census: Bessie McLAUGHLIN is the daughter of Alvin C. McLAUGHLIN, who is listed as head of household. Bessie is female, white, age 16, single and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. Bessie can read and write. She is attending school.

1049. William Raymond McLaughlin

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Wilkesville Township; SD 10; ED 116; Sheet 5a; Folio 149a; Dwelling 98; Family 99; Lines 38-47; conducted on June 12, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: William R. McGLOTHLIN is the grand-son of William D. McGLOTHLIN, who is listed as head of household. William is male, white, age 2, single and born September 1897 in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio.

CENSUS: 1910 Caddo County Oklahoma; Abilene Township; SD 234; ED 46; Sheet 11b; Folio 329b; Dwelling 15; Family 15; Lines 75-81; conducted on April 18, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1375257.
Information from 1910 Census: Raymond McLAUGHLIN is the son of Alvin McLAUGHLIN, who is listed as head of household. Raymond is male, white, age 12, single and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. Raymond works as a farm laborer. He can read and write. Raymond is attending school.

DEATH: Rootsweb.com Online Social Security Death Index.
Information from Death Record: RAYMOND MCLAUGHLIN, b. 27 Sep 1897, d. Aug 1968. Residence: 92050 (California). Last Benefit: (none specified). SS#: 519-03-3371. Issued: Idaho.

1050. Alvin E. McLaughlin

CENSUS: 1910 Caddo County Oklahoma; Abilene Township; SD 234; ED 46; Sheet 11b; Folio 329b; Dwelling 15; Family 15; Lines 75-81; conducted on April 18, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1375257.
Information from 1910 Census: Alvin McLAUGHLIN is the son of Alvin C. McLAUGHLIN, who is listed as head of household. Alvin is male, white, age 6, single and born in New Mexico. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. Alvin can read and write. He is attending school.

1051. William C. McLaughlin

CENSUS: 1910 Caddo County Oklahoma; Abilene Township; SD 234; ED 46; Sheet 11b; Folio 329b; Dwelling 15; Family 15; Lines 75-81; conducted on April 18, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1375257.
Information from 1910 Census: William McLAUGHLIN is the son of Alvin C. McLAUGHLIN, who is listed as head of household. William is male, white, age 4, single and born in New Mexico. Both of his parents were born in Ohio.

740. Bertha Eleanor McLaughlin

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Wilkesville Township; SD 10; ED 116; Sheet 5a; Folio 149a; Dwelling 98; Family 99; Lines 38-47; conducted on June 12, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: Bertha E. McGLOTHLIN is the daughter of William D. McGLOTHLIN, who is listed as head of household. Bertha is female, white, age 18, single and born November 1881 in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. She can read and write.

MARRIAGE: Vinton County Marriage Records; Volume 8; 1904-1914; Page 94; Certificate #2; Family History Library; MF 311574.
Information from Marriage Record: John W. SMITH married Bertha E. McLAUGHLIN on February 16, 1906 by Elder A.D. KIRKENDALL. John will be 22 on November 17, 1906. He was born and resides in Vinton County, Ohio. John works as a tanner. His father's name is J. SMITH and his mother's name is Melissa HUTCHISON. John's bride, Bertha E. McLAUGHLIN will be 25 on November 28, 1906. She was born and resides in Wilkesville, Vinton County, Ohio. Bertha works as a housekeeper. Her father's name is Wm. D. McLAUGHLIN. Her mother's name is Rebecca H. COTTRILL.

John Wesley Smith

MARRIAGE: Vinton County Marriage Records; Volume 8; 1904-1914; Page 94; Certificate #2; Family History Library; MF 311574.
Information from Marriage Record: John W. SMITH married Bertha E. McLAUGHLIN on February 16, 1906 by Elder A. D. KIRKENDALL. John will be 22 on November 17, 1906. He was born and resides in Vinton County, Ohio. John works as a tanner. His father's name is J. SMITH and his mother's name is Melissa HUTCHISON. John's bride, Bertha E. McLAUGHLIN will be 25 on November 28, 1906. She was born and resides in Wilkesville, Vinton County, Ohio. Bertha works as a housekeeper. Her father's name is Wm. D. McLAUGHLIN. Her mother's name is Rebecca H. COTTRILL.

742. Mary Etta McLaughlin

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Wilkesville Township; SD 10; ED 116; Sheet 5a; Folio 149a; Dwelling 98; Family 99; Lines 38-47; conducted on June 12, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: Mary E. McGLOTHLIN is the daughter of William D. McGLOTHLIN, who is listed as head of household. Mary is female, white, age 10, single, and born July 1889 in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. Mary can read and write. She is attending school 5 months of the year.

CENSUS: 1930 San Diego County California; San Diego; District 201; ED 32-201; Sheet 6a; Marce O. HARDER household.

Marce Oliver Harder

DEATH: Rootsweb.com Online Social Security Death Index.
Information from Death Record: MARCE HARDER, b. 15 Apr 1889, d. Nov 1971. Residence: 72501 (Batesville, Independence, AR). Last Benefit: (none specified). SS#: 572-12-1133. Issued: California.

745. Andrew Edgar Fitzpatrick

BIRTH: Vinton County Ohio Probate Birth Records; 1867-1884; Volume 1; Page 166; Family History Library; MF 0311575.
Information from Birth Record: E. E. FITZPATRICK was born on July 2, 1875 in Vinton Township, Vinton County, Ohio. He is male, white and the son of John FITZPATRICK and Minnie COTTRILL.

CENSUS: 1880 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 4; ED 192; Folio 161d; Sheet 4; Dwelling 40; Family 40; Lines 46-49; conducted on June 14 and 15, 1880; Family History Library; MF 1255074.
Information from 1880 Census: Andrew E. FITZPATRICK is the son of J. FITZPATRICK, who is listed as head of household. Andrew is male, white, age 6, single and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio.

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 115; Page 133a; Sheet 3a; Lines 44-46; Dwelling 50; Family 50; conducted on June 5, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: Andrew FITZPATRICK is listed as head of household. He is male, white, age 26 and born September 1873 in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. Andrew and his wife have been married for 6 years. Andrew can read and write and he speaks English. He owns his own farm with a mortgage. Other occupants living with Andrew - Debbie M., his wife; and Elmer J., his son.

CENSUS: 1910 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 197; Sheet 2a; Folio 262a; Dwelling 21; Family 21; Lines 9-12; conducted on April 16, 1910; Family History Library; MF 1375242.
Information from 1910 Census: Andrew E. FITZPATRICK is listed as head of household. Andrew is male, white, age 36 and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. Andrew has been married for the first time for 16 years. He works as a farmer. Andrew can read and write. He owns his farm free and clear. Other occupants living with Andrew - Deborah FITZPATRICK, his wife; and Elmer J. and Thomas W. FITZPATRICK, his sons.

CENSUS: 1920 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; ED 156; Sheet 11b; Dwelling 129; Family 139; conducted on January 28, 1920.
Information from 1910 Census: Andrew E. FITZPATRICK is listed as head of household. Andrew is male, white, age 46, married, and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. Andrew works as a farmer and owns his farm free.

CENSUS: 1930 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; ED 27; Sheet 1a; Folio 192a; Dwelling 3; Family 3; conducted on April 2, 1930, Andrew E. FITZPATRICK household.
Information from 1930 Census: Andrew E. FITZPATRICK is listed as head of household. Andrew is male, white, age 57, and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. He works as a farmer and was married at age 21. Other occupants living with Andrew - Debbie M. FITZPATRICK, his wife; Thomas W. FITZPATRICK, his son; Minnie J. STEWART, his mother; and Ciera M. GREGORY and Stanley SHELINES, servants.

OBITUARY: unknown newspaper.
Information from Obituary:
   "A. E. FITZPATRICK "Ed", 102, former resident of Radcliff died Thursday evening September 18, 1975 at Huston Nursing Home. He was born in Vinton County September 10, 1873, the son of the late John T. and Minnie (COTTRILL) FITZPATRICK. He was a member and elder of RLDS Church, a member of Orphans Lodge 275 and the Vinton Twp. Grange, a retired farmer and horticulturist, former Vinton Co. Commissioner and former member of the Vinton Twp. Board of Education.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie (BOOTH) FITZPATRICK in 1950, two sons Elmer and Thomas, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by one granddaughter Mrs. Gary (Bonnie) HUSTON of Wellston, one grandson John E. FITZPATRICK of Albany. Also four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
   Funeral sevices were conducted Sunday at the Jenkins Funeral Chapel with Elder James CUMMINGS and Robert SMITH officiating. Burial was made in Radcliff Cemetery under the direction of Sam JENKINS."

BURIAL: Funeral Memorial Pamphlet.
Information from Burial: "In Memory of Andrew Edward FITZPATRICK; Date of Birth September 10, 1873; Date of Death September 18, 1975; Services from Jenkins Funeral Chapel 3:30 pm, Sunday, September 21; Clergymen Elder James CUMMINGS and Elder Robert SMITH; Interment Radcliff Cemetery; Funeral conducted by Sam Jenkins."

OCCUPATION: Orchardist and Farmer

BIOGRAPHY: Jackson County Genealogical Society, comp., "Jackson County, Ohio History and Families, 1816-1991," (Paducah, KY: Turner Publishers, 1991); Ohio Historical Society Archives; R977.185 J132 1991.
Information from Biography: (see Clifton SPIRES, Jr. biography)

DEATH: Rootsweb.com Online Social Security Death Index.
Information from Death Record: ANDREW FITZPATRICK, b. 10 Sep 1873, d. Sep 1975. Residence: 45634 (Hamden, Vinton, OH). Last Benefit: (none specified). SS#: 293-34-6679. Issued: Ohio.

Deborah B. Booth

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 115; Page 133a; Sheet 3a; Lines 44-46; Dwelling 50; Family 50; conducted on June 5, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: Debbie M. FITZPATRICK is the wife of Andrew FITZPATRICK, who is listed as head of household. Debbie is female, white, age 26, and born Arpil 1874 in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio.
Debbie is the mother of 1 child, who is still living. Debbie can read and write and she speaks English. She and her husband have been married for 6 years.

CENSUS: 1910 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 197; Sheet 2a; Folio 262a; Dwelling 21; Family 21; Lines 9-12; conducted on April 16, 1910; Family History Library; MF 1375242.
Information from 1910 Census: Debbie FITZPATRICK is the wife of Andrew E. FITZPATRICK, who is listed as head of household. Debbie is female, white, age 36 and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. Debbie has been married for the first time for 16 years. She is the mother of 2 children, all of whom are still living. Deborah can read and write.

CENSUS: 1930 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; ED 27; Sheet 1a; Folio 192a; Dwelling 3; Family 3; conducted on April 2, 1930, Andrew E. FITZPATRICK household.
Information from 1930 Census: Debbie M. FITZPATRICK is the wife of Andrew E. FITZPATRICK, who is listed as head of household. Debbie is female, white, age 56, and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. She married at age 20.

1059. Thomas W. Fitzpatrick

BIRTH: Vinton County Ohio Birth Records; Volume 3; 1900-1909; 1908; Page 77; #9; Family History Library; MF 311576.
Information from Birth Record: Thomas W. FITZPATRICK was born 17 October 1907 in Vinton Township. He is male, white, and the son of A. E. FITZPATRICK and Debbie BOOTH, residents of Radcliff.

CENSUS: 1910 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 197; Sheet 2a; Folio 262a; Dwelling 21; Family 21; Lines 9-12; conducted on April 16, 1910; Family History Library; MF 1375242.
Information from 1910 Census: Thomas W. FITZPATRICK is the son of Andrew E. FITZPATRICK, who is listed as head of household. Thomas is male, white, age 2, single and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio.

CENSUS: 1930 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; ED 27; Sheet 1a; Folio 192a; Dwelling 3; Family 3; conducted on April 2, 1930, Andrew E. FITZPATRICK household.
Information from 1930 Census: Thomas W. FITZPATRICK is the son of Andrew E. FITZPATRICK, who is listed as head of household. Thomas is male, white, age 22, and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. He works as a farm laborer.

BURIAL: Funeral Memorial Pamphlet.
Information from Burial: "In Memory of Thomas W. FITZPATRICK; Date of Birth October 17, 1907; Date of Death March 4, 1969; Services from Strong & Son Chapel 1 pm, Thursday, March 6; Clergymen Elder James CUMMINGS, Elder Robert SMITH, Elder Franklin EBERTS; Interment Memorial Gardens, Athens RFD; Funeral conducted by Strong & Son Funeral Service."

746. Emma Ethel Fitzpatrick

CENSUS: 1880 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 4; ED 192; Folio 161d; Sheet 4; Dwelling 40; Family 40; Lines 46-49; conducted on June 14 and 15, 1880; Family History Library; MF 1255074.
Information from 1880 Census: Emma FITZPATRICK is the daughter of J. FITZPATRICK, who is listed as head of household. Emma is female, white, age 4, single and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio.

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Wilkesville Township; SD 10; ED 116; Sheet 4b; Folio 148b; Dwelling 80; Family 81; Lines 52-55; conducted on June 11, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: Emma E. HARDER is the wife of Herbert R. HARDER, who is listed as head of household. Emma is female, white, age 24 and born July 1875 in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. Emma has been married for 5 years. She is the mother of 2 children, all of whom are still living. Emma can read and write.

CENSUS: 1910 Vinton County Ohio; Wilkesville Township; Wilkesville East Precinct; SD 10; ED 198; Sheeet 4a; Folio 276a; Dwelling 80; Family 81; Lines 20-26; conducted on April 21, 1910; Family History Library; MF 1375242. Information from 1910 Census: Emma E. HARDER is the wife of Herbert R. HARDER, who is listed as head of household. Emma is female, white, age 34 and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. Emma has been married for the first time for 13 years. She is the mother of 5 children, all of whom are still living. Emma can read and write.

FIND: 1920 Ohio

CENSUS: 1930 Vinton County Ohio; Wilkesville Township; ED 32-16; Sheeet 1a; Folio 206a; Dwelling 3; Family 3; Herbert R. Harder household; conducted on April 3, 1930.
Information from 1930 Census: Emma E. HARDER is the wife of Herbert R. HARDER, who is listed as head of household. Emma is female, white, age 54, and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. Emma was married at the age of 19 years.

Herbert Race Harder

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Wilkesville Township; SD 10; ED 116; Sheet 4b; Folio 148b; Dwelling 80; Family 81; Lines 52-55; conducted on June 11, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: Herbert R. HARDER is listed as head of household. Herbert is male, white, age 28 born born December 1871 in Iowa.
His father was born in New York, but his mother was born in Ohio. Herbert has been married for 5 years. He works as a house carpenter Herbert can read and write. He owns his farm with a mortgage. Other occupants living with Herbert - Emma E. HARDER, his wife; and Orville F. and Cyril K. HARDER, his sons.

CENSUS: 1910 Vinton County Ohio; Wilkesville Township; Wilkesville East Precinct; SD 10; ED 198; Sheeet 4a; Folio 276a; Dwelling 80; Family 81; Lines 20-26; conducted on April 21, 1910; Family History Library; MF 1375242.
Information from 1910 Census: Herbert R. HARDER is listed as head of household. Herbert is male, white, age 38 and born in Kansas. His father was born in New York, but his mother was born in Indiana. Herbert works as a carpenter. He has been married for the first time for 13 years. Herbert can read and write. He owns his farm free and clear. Other occupants living with Emma E. HARDER, his wife; Orville F., Cyril K., Worth H. and Karl M. HARDER, his sons; and Shirley H. HARDER, his daughter.

CENSUS: 1930 Vinton County Ohio; Wilkesville Township; ED 32-16; Sheeet 1a; Folio 206a; Dwelling 3; Family 3; Herbert R. Harder household; conducted on April 3, 1930.
Information from 1930 Census: Herbert R. HARDER is listed as head of household. Herbert is male, white, age 58, and born in Kansas. His father was born in New York, but his mother was born Indiana. Herbert was married at the age of 22 years, and he works as a building carpenter. Other occupants living with Herbert - Emma E. HARDER, his wife; Shirley and Minnie HARDER, his daughters; and Robert and Wayne HARDER, his sons.

OBITUARY: Unknown newspaper.
Information from Obituary:
   "Herbert R. HARDER, aged 94 years, 1 month, and 4 days, was born December 24, 1871 at Columbus, Kansas, the second son and second child of Hudson Race HARDER and Martha Jane Bishop DAUGHERTY. On November 10, 1965 he suffered a stroke and broken hip. After leaving University Hospital he was cared for at the Barr Nursing Home, Thornville, Ohio where he remained until his death on January 28, 1966.
    About 1893 he came to Ohio where he met Emma Ethel FITZPATRICK and they were married on December 23, 1894. She passed away September 30, 1950. This union was blessed with six sons and two daughters. Two sons, the eldest, Orville Fitzpatrick HARDER, and the youngest, Orris Wayne HARDER, have preceded him in death. Surviving are Shirley (HARDER) PETERS of Wilkesville, Ohio; Minnie (HARDER) SPIRES of Columbus, Ohio; Dr. Keith Cyril HARDER of Washington, DC; Worth Hudson HARDER of Baltimore, Ohio; Karl Maynard HARDER of Ewington, Ohio; and Robert John Burdette HARDER of Columbus, Ohio. Twenty grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 1 great, great-granddaughter also survive.
    Mr. HARDER also leaves two brothers and two sisters, the remaining members of a family of ten children born to his parents. They are Mrs. Bertha SNOW of Independence, Missouri; Mrs. Manon CATES of Fort Worth, Texas; Marce O. HARDER of Batesville, Arkansas; and Leland T. HARDER of Melbourne, Arkansas, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
    His working years were spent at farming and following the construction trade primarily in Vinton, Jackson, Gallia and Athens Counties, Ohio.
    At the age of eight he was baptized into the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and continued his membership throughout his life. He served on the school board of Wilkesville Township for many years and took and active part in social and political affairs of the community.
    At the age of 72 he retired and enjoyed his remaining years traveling and visiting friends and relatives. He maintained a permanent home in Columbus, Ohio with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton J. SPIRES, Sr.
    His family and friends remember him for his optimism, his entertaining stories and his lifetime interest in gardening, fishing and hunting.
    Services were conducted by the Joseph E. Strong Funeral Service at Wilkesville, Ohio with burial in Radcliff Cemetery, Radcliff, Ohio on Monday January 31, 1966 at 2:00 pm."

PHOTO: Family photo sent by Elsie Rarey.
Information from Photo: JUNE, 1922: Bert and Emma Harder of Wilkesville gathered with seven of their eight children on the occasion of oldest son Orville's marriage to Hylah Cobb. Emma was pregnant with her eighth child, Wayne, at the time. From left to right, back row, are Bert, Orville, Keith, Worth, Karl, and shirley. In the front are Minnie, Shirley, and Bob. Minnie now a Wellston resident, is the sole survivor of this photograph. (From the Wellston Sentry, Tuesday November 19, 1991)

BIOGRAPHY: VINTON COUNTY’S LIVING PIONEERS NO 144. WILKESVILLE TWP’S BERT HARDER, 86, HAS BUILT MANY VINTON HOMES; STILL TRAVELS.
Information from Biography: Christmas has a deep significance for 86 year old Bert Harder who lives on the Point Rock Road near Wilkesville. On Dec. 24 he will be 87 years of age, and he was married on Feb. 23, 1893. He was born, Herbert Race Harder, Dec 24, 1871 in Columbus, Kansas, the county seat of Cherokee, Kansas, one of ten children of Hudson Race Harder and Martha Jane Bishop Harder. He is of Scotch Irish ancestry, his father was a Civil War veteran. 'I’ve contributed a lot to Ohio I think. I’ve built many homes, barns, business buildings, and my family has turned out well, and are making contributions to this state,' Bert says. He’s proud of his family and proud of the fact he was never arrested in 87 years. Four of his children, Keith, Karl, Worth and Shirley Peters have been school teachers and Mrs. Peters still is a substitute teacher for the North and South Wilton Schools. Bert’s father was a farmer and a minister of the Latter Day Saints Church, and was assigned to Southern Ohio. When Bert was 21, he joined his father in Vinton Co., and soon was living here, engaged in the carpentry and house contracting business. He was one of ten children, 7 boys and three girls, and six are still living, including Leland Harder, San Diego, Calif; A. A. Harder, retired newspaper published of Chico, Calif; Marce O. Harder, Cushman, Ark; Mrs. Bertha Snow, Sand Springs OK; and Mrs. Manon Cates, Forth Worth, TX. Our subject has built houses everywhere, except the house on Rt. 689 in which he lives with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peters. His son was formerly state highway superintendent in Vinton Co. and now is employed by the state highway department in Athens Co. One of Bert’s first jobs was a contract to build the one-room school building at Creola, and later, the Creola LDS Church. He also build four homes, and remodeled several in Athens. He build a number of houses which still stand in McArthur, including the Lyman Long home and three homes for the famed Shockey Brothers, who were noted for the musical ability and for their band. He also built houses in Radcliff, Wilkesville and a number in the surrounding rural areas, including one for George Radekin, and one for his brother, John. He built a number of barns and store building, both before and after World War I. He built the Hawk Station School, and an elementary building for Columbia Twp. In Meigs County, he built homes in Gallipolis and a filling station there. Back when Oreton was a booming coal mining center Bert Harder had a hand in building 17 of the 67 houses built on contract to house Oreton’s mining families. He also built the big store at Oreton which Dave Eberts ran for so many years and which was destroyed by fire over a decade ago. 'My best house was a crazy rock house I built in the depression days out in Oklahoma. Work was scarce around Wilkesville, so I went out there, and built this fine home for $5000. It would cost four or five times that much now, maybe more' he says. When Bert decided to stay in the Wilkesville area, he boarded with Minnie Fitzpatrick whose comely daughter soon caught his eye. She was a school teacher, and on December 23, 1893 he married her, Emma Ethel Fitzpatrick. They went to Iowa where their oldest child was born, then returned to Ohio. A. E. Fitpatrick now lives in the Fitzpatrick home. Bert purchased a farm at a sheriff’s sale in McArthur, 60 acres, with a log house and log barn, was on the Fitzpatrick road near Radcliff. After the house burned Bert built a new one then sold the farm and purchased the Tom Findley farm on Rt. 160 between Radcliff and Wilkesville and lived there for 20 years before he purchased the house in which he now lives which is now owned by the Peters. He also ran a general store in Wilkesville for a year. Mr. and Mrs. Harder had eight children, two of whom are deceased. The living children include Keith C. Harder, veteran civil service employee who lives in Washington, D.C.; Worth H. Harder who lives in Basil, Ohio; Karl M. Harder, Ewington, Ohio; Mrs. Shirley Peters, Carpenter Route 1; Robert J. Harder Basil and Mrs. Minnie H. Spires Columbus. 'I always liked the Will family connected with the bank in McArthur' he recalls. Once when I was a contractor my account was overdrawn and I was in the bank on a bitter cold day to straighten out the matter. I walked out with a new overcoat (I didn’t have any at the time) and a thousand dollars more as a personal loan. You can’t beat that.' Yes, Christmas is coming and so is Berth Harder’s 87th birthday. 'I always felt cheated, being born so close to Christmas, because the gifts were fewer' he laughs. But those who know Bert Harder, a man whose mind is as clear today as it was 60 years ago, know he’s just kidding. Christmas has a deeper meaning for him.

BIOGRAPHY: Jackson County Genealogical Society, comp., "Jackson County, Ohio History and Families, 1816-1991," (Paducah, KY: Turner Publishers, 1991); Ohio Historical Society Archives; R977.185 J132 1991. Information from Biography: (see Clifton SPIRES, Jr. biography)

1064. Shirley Hazel Harder

CENSUS: 1930 Vinton County Ohio; Wilkesville Township; ED 32-16; Sheeet 1a; Folio 206a; Dwelling 3; Family 3; Herbert R. Harder household; conducted on April 3, 1930.
Information from 1930 Census: Shirley HARDER is the daughter of Herbert R. HARDER, who is listed as head of household. Shirley is female, white, age 21, and born in Ohio. Her father was born in Kansas, but her mother was born in Ohio.

Harry Paul Peters

1065. Robert John Burdette Harder

DEATH: Ancestry.com Online Social Security Death Index.
Information from Death Record: ROBERT HARDER, d. 5 Feb 1911, d. 9 Feb 1989. Residence: 32754 (Mims, FL). SS#: 287-10-3531. Issued: Ohio (Before 1951).

Marie Schoffner

Dorothy Gallagher

Ruby Walls

1066. Minnie Venita Harder

CENSUS: 1930 Vinton County Ohio; Wilkesville Township; ED 32-16; Sheeet 1a; Folio 206a; Dwelling 3; Family 3; Herbert R. Harder household; conducted on April 3, 1930.
Information from 1930 Census: Minnie HARDER is the daughter of Herbert R. HARDER, who is listed as head of household. Minnie is female, white, age 14, and born in Ohio. Her father was born in Kansas, but her mother was born in Ohio.

OBITUARY: "Columbus Dispatch Newspaper," Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 31 Oct 2000.
Information from Obituary: MINNIE HARDER SPIRES, 85, of East First Street, Wellston, died Sunday morning, October 29, 2000 at the Davis Home of Oak Hill. She was a retired executive Secretary to the director of the Ohio State University Library in Columbus and also worked for Denison engineering. She was an active member of the senior citizen communities of Jackson County, an award-winning poet and essayist, and exhibited and sold handmade rugs. For many years she was an active member of the former Columbus South branch of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Daughter of the late Herbert Race and Emma Ethel (Fitzpatrick) Harder, she was born June 18, 1915 at Radcliff. She was the last surviving member of the Wilkesville High School Class of 1930 and attended business college in Columbus for two years. Survivors include a daughter, Julia Spires Schardt Massie of Orient; son and daughter-in-law, Clifton and Joy Spires of Norwalk; 4 grandsons, Samuel Schardt and his partner Crista Underwood of Columbus, Sgt James Schardt and his wife, Danette Schardt-Cordova of Germany, Jonathan Spires of Norwalk and Patrick Robertson; 2 great-granddaughters, Dana and Cordelia Schardt-Cordova, both of Germany; a brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Ralph and Grace Spires of Ewington, Caroline Spires of Jackson and Elizabeth Spires of Dalton; as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins, and their families. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Clifton Spires, Sr. in 1999, 6 brothers Orville, Keith, Worth, Karl, Robert and Wayne Harder, sister Shirley Harder Peters and son-in-law William Massie, Sr. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8pm Thrusday, November 2 at the Jenkins Funeral Chapel of Wellston, where service will take place at 11 am Friday. Burial will follow in the Radcliff cemetery. It is suggested memorial contributions may be made to any of the following organizations: The Area Agency on Aging-District 7, 119 Bevo Francis Way, Rio Grande; The Davis Home for the aged, 315 Washington St., Oak Hill; the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 562 Radcliff Lane, Wellston; or the Wellston Senior Citizens Center, 407 S. New York Ave., Wellston.

OBITUARY: "Wellston Telegram," newspaper, Wellston, Jackson County, Ohio.
Information from Obituary:
One of Jackson County's most active and colorful senior citizens, Minnie Spires, 85, of East First Street, Wellston, died Sunday morning, October 29, 2000 at the Davis Home of Oak Hill. She was a retired executive secretary to the director of The Ohio State University Library in Columbus. She also worked for Denison Engineering in Columbus and in the 1930's as a reporter for the McArthur Democrat. She was an award-winning poet and essayist and exhibited and sold hand-made rugs. She also was an amateur genealogist and historian, keeping extensive scrapbooks and several filing cabinets filled with family and local history. She was a popular member of the Wellston Senior Citizens Center and participated in and sometimes won writing competitions sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging-District 7. A member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints since her teens, she served as historian and librarian for the Wellston branch of the church for many years. Daughter of the late Herbert Race and Emma Ethel (Fitzpatrick) Harder, she was born Minnie Venita Harder on June 18, 1915 at Radcliff. She was the last surviving member of the Wilkesville High School Class of 1930 and attended business college in Columbus for two years. Survivors include a daughter, Julia Spires Schardt Massie of Orient; a son and daughter-in-law, Clifton and Joy Spires of Norwalk; four grandsons, Samuel Schardt and his partner Christa Underwood of Columbus, Sgt. James Schardt and his wife Danette Schardt-Cordova of Germany, Jonathan Spires of Norwalk and Patrick Robertson; two great-granddaughters, Dana and Cordelia Schardt-Cordova, both of Germany; a brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Ralph and Grace Spires of Ewington, Caroline Spires of Jackson and Elizabeth Spires of Dalton, as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins, and their families. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Clifton James Spires, Sr. in 1999; six brothers, Orville, Keith, Worth, Karl, Robert, and Wayne Harder; a sister Shirley Harder Peters and a son-in-law, William Massie, Sr. riends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. on Thursday, November 2 at the Jenkins Funeral Chapel where funeral services will take place at 11 A.M. on Friday. Burial will follow in the Radcliff Cemetery. It is suggested memorial contributions may be made to any of the following organizations: the Area Agency on Aging-District 7, 119 Bevo Francis Way, Rio Grande; the Davis Home for the Aged, 315 Washington St., Oak Hill; the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 652 Radcliff Lane, Wellston or the Wellston Senior Citizens Center, 407 S. New York Ave., Wellston.

Clifton James Spires

OBITUARY: Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio newspaper, "Ohio Dispatch," 7 January 1999.
Information from Obituary:
"Clifton James Spires, Sr., 83, Wellston, Ohio, died of pneumonia Friday morning January 15, 1999, at Holzer Medical Center of Gallipolis, Ohio. He was a retired plumber and a minister with the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (RDLS). Son of the late Clyde Cecil and Sada Helen (Hartley) Spires, he was born March 17, 1915 in Milton Township in Jackson County, Oh. As a young man he served with the Civilian Conservation Corps, spending time in McArthur, Ohio, and Lewisburg, W. Va. during the 1940's, he spent one year each in Alaska's Aleutian Islands and on the island of Guam, working in the construction industry building hospitals. Settling in Grandview Heights, Oh. he was affiliated for more than 42 years with Local 189 of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. Between 1964 and 1977, he maintained a second home on 61 acres at Ray, Oh., and retired there in 1977. In 1985, he was ordained to the priesthood office of teacher in the RLDS Church, retiring in 1990. Survivors include his wife, Minnie Venita Harder, whom he married May 1, 1936 at Baltimore, Oh.; a son and daughter-in-law Clifton and Joy Spires of Logan, Oh; a daughter Mrs. William (formerly Julia Marie Schardt) Massie of Orient, Oh., a brother, three sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, four grandsons, a great-granddaughter, and many other relatives. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, and a son-in-law. The family will receive friends 2-8 pm Monday at the Jenkins Funeral Chapel, Wellston, Oh., where service will be held Tuesday, January 19 at 11 am. with burial in the Radcliff Cemetery, Radcliff, Ohio."

1067. Orris Wayne Harder

748. Andrew Harrison Cottrill

BIRTH: Vinton County Ohio Probate Birth Records; 1884-1900; Volume 2; Page 63; #67; Family History Library; MF 311575.
Information from Birth Record: Andrew H. COTTRILL was born November 12, 1890 in Vinton Township, Vinton County, Ohio. He is male, white and the son of Vinton E. COTTRILL and Libbie WOODYARD.

BIBLE: From family Bible record in possession of Helen Holcomb.
Information from Bible Record: "Andrew Harrison COTTRILL was borned November 12th 1890."

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 11; Folios 133a and 133b; Sheets 3a and 3b; Dwelling 52; Family 53; Lines 50-57; conducted on June 6, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: Andrew H. COTTRILL is the son of Vinton COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. Andrew is white, male, age 9, single and born in November of 1890 in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. Andrew is attending school 6 months of the year. He can read and write and he speaks English.

CENSUS: 1910 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 197; Folios 261b and 262a; Sheets 1b and 2a; Dwelling 20; Family 20; Lines 97-100 and 1-8; conducted on April 16, 1910; Family History Library; MF 1375242. Information from 1910 Census: Andrew COTTRILL is the son of Vinton E. COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. Andrew is male, white, age 19, single and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. He speaks English. Andrew works as a farm laborer on the home farm. He did not work 5 months of the year. He can read and write and is attending school.

MARRIAGE: Vinton County Marriage Records; 1904-1914; Volume 8; Page 503; #22; Family History Library; MF 0311574.
Information from Marriage Record: Andrew COTTRILL will be 22 years old on 12 November 1912. He was born and currently resides in Radcliff. He works as a farmer. Andrew's parents are Vinton COTTRILL and Libbe WOODGEARD. Andrew COTTRILL married Etta PEARCE on 10 May 1913. Etta PEARCE will be 19 years old on 12 March 1913. She was born and currently reside in Radcliff. She works as a housekeeper. Etta's parents are D.H. PEARCE and Mattie BOOTH. Services were conducted by George W. SHECHT, JP.

CENSUS: 1920 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Twp; SD 10; ED 156; Sheet 12a; Line 4; Dwelling 129; Family 140; conducted on January 29, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1821446.
Information from 1920 Census: Andrew COTTRILL is listed as head of household. He is renting his home. Andrew is male, white, age 29, married and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were also born in Ohio. He can read and write. He speaks English. Andrew works as a farmer. Other occupants living with Andrew - Etta, his wife; and Ronald, his son.

OBITUARY: Unknown Vinton County Newspaper; January 21, 1971.
Information from Obituary:
   "Andrew H. COTTRILL, 81 of Radcliff died Friday morning at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis.
    He was a son of the late Benton Binton [sic] and Elizabeth COTTRILL.
    Surviving are his wife, Etta Pierce COTTRILL; two sons, Ronald and Raymond, both of Hamden; a brother, Frank of Radcliff; Two sisters, Mrs. Ruth SWISHER of Radcliff and Mrs. Maude HOLCOMB of Carpenter, and two grandsons, Clyde and Dean COTTRILL, both of Hamden.
    Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Strong and Son Funeral Home, Wilkesville."

OBITUARY2: Unknown newspaper.
Information from Obituary 2:
   "Andrew Harrison, son of Vinton E. and Elizabeth (WOODYARD) COTTRILL, was born November 12, 1890, near Radcliff, Ohio, and departed this life January 21, 1972 at Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, Ohio, aged 81 years, 2 months, and nine days.
    He was the oldest of a family of eleven children and was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers; Alva Earl, Clyde, Floyd D., Mark H., and Carl V., and two sisters Clarice M. and Mrs. Elva J. MORTON.
    He was united in marriage to Etta A. PEARCE May 10, 1913 at McArthur, Ohio and they were permitted to travel life's pathway together nearly 59 years. Two sons, Ronald and Raymond were born to this Union.
    He united with the Christian Church at Radcliff in July, 1961 and was baptized. He had attended services there for many years and was faithful in his attendance and support.
    He is survived by his aged wife, two sons Ronald V. and Raymond L. both of Hamden, two grandsons Clyde A. and Dean, one great grandson, David, all of Hamden, one brother Frank W. of Radcliff, two sisters; Mrs. Ruth SWISHER, Radcliff, Mrs. Maude HOLCOMB, Albany Route, and a large number of nieces and nephews.
    He was a farmer and stock raiser by profession, and though failing health of him and his wife forced his retirement a few years ago, he remained interested in anything connected with agriculture and visited the family farm daily.
    He was a devoted husband, and indulgent parent and grandparent, a loyal brother and a good citizen. While he was of quiet disposition, he had a smile and cheerful greeting for all, and will be sadly missed in the community where he spent his long, useful life. He had been in failing health, but his last illness lasted only five days. He was taken to the hospital early Monday morning and everything possible was done to relieve his suffering, but to no avail, and the end came quietly Friday morning about 4:00 o'clock."

BURIAL: Funeral Memorial Pamphlet.
Information from Burial: "In Memory of Andrew H. COTTRILL; Date of Birth November 12, 1890; Date of Death January 21, 1972; Services from Strong & Son Chapel 2 pm, Sunday, January 23; Clergyman Rev. Roy CARTER; Interment Radcliff Cemetery; Funeral conducted by Strong and Son Funeral Home."

DEATH: Ancestry.com Online Social Security Death Index.
Information from Death Record: ANDREW COTTRILL, b. 12 Nov 1890, d. Jan 1972. Residence: 45670 (Radcliff, OH). SS#: 275-34-5905. Issued: Ohio (Between 1954 and 1955).

Etta Alice Pierce

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 115; Page 134a; Sheet 4a; Lines 38-45; Dwelling 71; Family 72; conducted on June 7, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: Etta A. PIERCE is the daughter of Daniel PIERCE, who is listed as head of household. Etta is female, white, single, age 6 and born March 1894 in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. Etta cannot read or write. She speaks English.

CENSUS: 1910 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 197; Sheeet 7b; Folio 267b; Dwelling 131; Family 132; Lines 60-64; conducted on April 27, 1910; Family History Library; MF 1375242.
Information from 1910 Census: Etta A. PIERCE is the daughter of Daniel H. PIERCE, who is listed as head of household. Etta is female, white, age 16, single and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. Etta can read and write. She is attending school.

CENSUS: 1920 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 156; Sheet 12a; Line 5; Dwelling 129; Family 140; conducted on January 29, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1821446.
Information from 1920 Census: Etta COTTRILL is the wife of Andrew COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. Etta is female, white, age 25, married and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. She can read and write. Etta speaks English.

OBITUARY1: Unknown Vinton County Newspaper; September 19, 1976.
Information from Obituary 1:
   "Etta Alice, daughter of Daniel H. and Mattie BOOTH PEARCE was born March 12, 1894 in the Middlefork vicinity, Radcliff, Ohio and departed this life, September 19, 1976 at the Huston Nursing Home, Hamden, Ohio aged 82 years, six months, seven days.
    She was one of a family of seven children, and was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter C. and Jay M. PEARCE and two sisters, Myrta Velle PEARCE and Mrs. Grace PENDLETON.
    She lived in the Middlefork vicinity and received her education in the school there. In 1911 the family moved to Radcliff and she spent the remainder of her life in that area, until her husband's death when ill health forced her to enter a nursing home.
    She was united in marriage to Andrew H. COTTRILL, May 10, 1913 & to their union two sons were born: Ronald V. and Raymond L.
    The husband and father died January 21, 1972 and the older son Ronald on September 27, 1974. One grandson, Lawrence Harold also predeceased her.
    She was a member of the Radcliff Christian Church from girlhood and was faithful in attendance and support until her health failed. She taught the adult class in Sunday School for several years.
    Etta was a faithful wife, an indulgent mother and grandmother, a loyal sister and a kind friend.
    She is survived by one son Raymond L. of Hamden, two grandsons, Clyde A. (Sonny) and Dean COTTRILL of Hamden, two great grandsons and two sisters: Mrs. Nora STOVER, Wellston, Mrs. Marie Radcliff of Hamden and several nieces and nephews."

OBITUARY 2: Unknown Vinton County Newspaper; September 19, 1976.
Information from Obituary 2:
   "Mrs. Etta A. COTTRILL, 82, Radcliff, died Sunday at Huston Nursing Home in Hamden.
    Born in Radcliff, whe was the daughter of the late Daniel H. and Mattie BOOTH PIERCE. She was a member of the Christian Church of Radcliff.
    She is survived by one son, Raymond of Hamden Route 1; two sisters, Marie Radcliff of Hamden and Nora STOVER of Wellston; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.
    She was also preceded in death by her husband, Andrew, in 1972, one son, two brothers and two sisters.
    Services will be Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. at the James N. Blower Funeral Home with burial in the Radcliff Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Tuesday."

BURIAL: Funeral Memorial Pamphlet.
Information from Burial: "In Memory of Etta A. COTTRILL; Date of Birth March 12, 1894; Passed Away September 19, 1976; Place and Time of Service Blower Funeral Home, Wednesday, September 22nd at 2:30 pm; Pastor Dean MILLS; Place of Interment Radcliff Cemetery; Arrangements by Blower Funeral Service James N. Blower, Director."

FUNERAL RECORD: "Records of the Wrightsel Blower, Blower-Garrett Funeral Homes, Vinton County, McArthur, Ohio, 1945-1993."
Information from Funeral Record: Etta PIERCE COTTRILL, b. 12 Mar 1894, d. 19 Sep 1976 in Hamden, Ohio; buried in Radcliff Cemetery.

1068. Ronald Vinton Cottrill

CENSUS: 1920 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 156; Sheet 12a; Line 6; Dwelling 129; Family 140; conducted on January 29, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1821446.
Information from 1920 Census: Ronald COTTRILL is the son of Andrew COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. Ronald is male, white, age 2 and 2/12, single and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were also born in Ohio.

OBITUARY: Unknown newspaper; September 27, 1974.
Information from Obituary:
"Hamden -- Ronald V. COTTRILL, 56, of Woolweaver St., died today in O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens. Born in Radcliff, he was a son of Mrs. Etta (PEARCE) COTTRILL, Hamden, Route 1, and the late Andrew H. COTTRILL. He attended the Radcliff Christian Church. He was employed as a school bus coordinator for the Vinton County Board of Education. Surviving in addition to his mother and his wife, May (CAMP) COTTRILL; a son, Clyde A. of Hamden; a brother Raymond of Hamden Route 1; two grandchildren and a nephew. A son preceded him in death. Services will be Monday, 1 pm in the James N. Blower Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul SELLERS officiating. Burial will be in Hamden Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm Saturday and 9 to noon Sunday and after 4 pm Sunday."

BURIAL: Frances Hixon and Mary J. Queen, compilers, "Jackson County, Ohio 1900 Federal Census," Volume 1; Family History Library; 977.185 x2q v.1. Information from Burial Record: Ronald V. COTTRILL, 1917-1974, Hamden Cemetery.

MEMORIAL: Funeral Memorial Pamphlet.
Information from Memorial: "In Memory of Ronald V. COTTRILL; Date of Birth October 10, 1917; Passed Away September 27, 1974; Funeral Service Blower Funeral Home Monday, September 30th at 2:00 pm; Pastor Paul SELLERS; Place of Interment Hamden Cemetery; Arrangements by Blower Funeral Service James N. Blower, Director."

FUNERAL RECORD: "Records of the Wrightsel Blower, Blower-Garrett Funeral Homes, Vinton County, McArthur, Ohio, 1945-1993."
Information from Funeral Record: Ronald V. COTTRILL, b. 10 Oct 1917, d. 27 Sep 1974 in Athens, Ohio; buried in Hamden Cemetery.

DEATH: Ancestry.com Online Social Security Death Index.
Information from Death Record: RONALD COTTRILL, b. 10 Oct 1917, d. Sep 1974. Residence: (No Location Given). SS#: 283-18-1703. Issued: Ohio (Before 1951).

Mary Lillian Camp

CENSUS: 1920 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 156; Page 105a; Sheet 4a; Dwelling 59; Family 63; Lines 23-25; conducted on January 10, 1920; Family History Library; MF1821446.
Information from 1920 Census: Mary L. CAMP is the daughter of Homer C. CAMP, who is listed as head of household. Mary is female, white, age 4 and 3/12, single and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio.

OBITUARY: unknown newspaper;.
Information from Obituary:
"McArthur -- Mary L. (CAMP) COTTRILL, 63, of Woolweaver Street, Hamden, died Wednesday at University Hospital in Columbus. Born in Oreton, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Goldie (EBERTS) CAMP. She was a member of the Hamden United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Clyde A. and Carol COTTRILL of Hamden; two grandchildren, David Alan and Curtis Wayne, both of Hamden; and a brother Ronald H. CAMP of Radcliff. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ronald V.; and a son, Lawrence.
Services will be Saturday at 1 pm at James N. Blower Funeral Home with the Rev. David TOON officiating. Burial will be in Hamden Cemetery."

MEMORIAL: Funeral Memorial Pamphlet.
Information from Memorial: "In Memory of Mary L. COTTRILL; Date of Birth October 23, 1915; Date of Death October 10, 1979; Services from James N. Blower Funeral Home 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 13; Clergyman Rev. David TOON; Interment Hamden Cemetery; Funeral conducted by James N. Blower."

FUNERAL RECORD: "Records of the Wrightsel Blower, Blower-Garrett Funeral Homes, Vinton County, McArthur, Ohio, 1945-1993."
Information from Funeral Record: Mary CAMP COTTRILL, b. 23 Oct 1915, d. 10 Oct 1979 in Columbus, Ohio; buried in Hamden Cemetery.

DEATH: Ancestry.com Online Social Security Death Index.
Information from Death Record: MARY COTTRILL, b. 23 Oct 1915, d. Oct 1979. Residence: 45634 (Wellston, Jackson, OH). SS#: 273-30-1419. Issued: Ohio (1951).

1069. Raymond Luther Cottrill

OBITUARY: unknown newspaper.
Information from Obituary:
   "Raymond L. Cottrill of R.R. 1, Hamden, Ohio, passed away on April 3, 1986 at the age of 62 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. He was born June 10, 1923 in Radcliff, Ohio. He was the Superintendent of the Vinton County Highway Department, a farmer and former Vinton County Commissioner for sixteen years. He was a member of the Hamden United Methodist Church.
    He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Etta A. Pierce Cottrill and a brother Ronald V. Cottrill. Surviving are his wife Helen Camp Cottrill; son and daughter-in-law Dean and Carolyn Cottrill of R.R. 1, Hamden and granddaughter Tracy Cottrill.
    Funeral services were held at the James N. Blower Funeral Home on Sunday, April 6, 1986 with the Rev. Roger Hauck officiating. Burial was at Hamden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Station 7, Vinton County EMS, c/o James N. Blower funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur."

FUNERAL RECORD: "Records of the Wrightsel Blower, Blower-Garrett Funeral Homes, Vinton County, McArthur, Ohio, 1945-1993."
Information from Funeral Record: Raymond L. COTTRILL, b. 10 Jun 1923, d. 3 Apr 1986 in Athens, Ohio; buried in Hamden Cemetery.

DEATH: Ancestry.com Online Social Security Death Index.
Information from Death Record: RAYMOND COTTRILL, b. 10 Jun 1923, d. Apr 1986. Residence: (No Location Given). Last Benefit: 45634 (Wellston, Jackson, OH). SS#: 302-16-8181. Issued: Ohio (Before 1951).

749. Alvin Earl Cottrill

BIRTH: Vinton County Ohio Probate Birth Records; 1884-1900; Volume 2; Page 91; #83; Family History Library; MF 0311575.

BIBLE: From family Bible record in possession of Helen Holcomb.
Information from Bible Record: "Alvin Earl COTTRILL was borned May 13th 1892." Another page, a different entry: "Alvin Earl COTTRILL Died Dec 19th 1934."

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 11; Folios 133a and 133b; Sheets 3a and 3b; Dwelling 52; Family 53; Lines 50-57; conducted on June 6, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: Alvin E. COTTRILL is the son of Vinton COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. Alvin is white, male, single age 8, and born May of 1892 in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. Alvin is attending school 6 months of the year. He can read and write and he speaks English.

CENSUS: 1910 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 197; Folios 261b and 262a; Sheets 1b and 2a; Dwelling 20; Family 20; Lines 97-100 and 1-8; conducted on April 16, 1910; Family History Library; MF 1375242. Information from 1910 Census: Alvin E. COTTRILL is the son of Vinton E. COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. Alvin is male, white, age 17, single and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. Alvin works as a farm laborer on the family farm. He did not work 5 months of the year.
He can read and write and is attending school.

CENSUS: 1920 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Twp; SD 10; ED 156; Sheet 12b; Dwelling 143; Family 154; conducted on January 20, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1821446.
Information from 1920 Census: Alva E. COTTRILL is listed as head of household. He is male, white, age 28, married and born in Ohio. He and his family own their own farm. Alva can read and write. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. He works as a merchant in a general store. Other occupants living with Alva - Nannie, his wife; Vale V. and Clovis, his sons; and Ardis M., his daughter.

BIOGRAPHY: The McArthur Democrat-Enquirer; McArthur, Ohio; Wednesday; December 19, 1934; Volume 75; Number 3.
Information from Biography:
   "MAN DIES FROM HEAD WOUND RECEIVED FROM CRANK.
    Arrest George Moore On Charge of Assault with Intent to Kill.
    Earl COTTRILL died in Holzer Hospital at 7:30 o'clock this (Wednesday) morning.
    Earl COTTRILL, 45, Radcliff, is dying in Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, and Mr. and Mrs. George MOORE, also of Radcliff, are bound over to the grand jury, following a quarrel Monday evening.
    COTTRILL received a crushed skull when he was struck over the head by an automobile crank allegedly weilded by his son, Clovis, 17, during the altercation.
    Mr. and Mrs. MOORE were given a preliminary hearing in the court of Justice of the Peace G. W. SPECHT here Tuesday afternoon, after a warrant for their arrest had been sworn out. Authorities here are desirous of checking upon MOORE's story that COTTRILL, and not he (MOORE) struck COTTRILL.
    The younger COTTRILL, whom MOORE claimed had struck his father with the crank, had nothing to say for publication about the matter.
    The auto crank, believed intended for MOORE, struck the elder COTTRILL on the head, the crank penetrating the skull bone deep into the brain tissue, causing destruction of part of the left frontal lobe of the brain.
    According to Dr. J. L. FRAZER, Wellston, who gave emergency treatment to COTTRILL before sending him to the hospital, COTTRILL has little or no chance for recovery.
    MOORE Monday night hired a taxi and came to McArthur, where he told his version of the accident to Sheriff Harold PARTEE.
    MOORE's story as told the sheriff, was corroborated by his statements made at the local physician's office.
    He said Sunday night he was calling at the home of his father-in-law, Ed QUEEN near Radcliff, and left his car in the road, walking a short distance to the home. Upon his return, MOORE said, he found the car had been moved quite a distance down the raod and into a ditch which contained mud.
    MOORE said he went to COTTRILL immediately afterward and accused him of pushing the car, and in his own words said "COTTRILL that was a dirty trick." COTTRILL became angry, but nothing resulted from the encounter Sunday evening.
    Monday evening, while MOORE was on his way back to his father-in-law's home, accompanied by his wife, he encountered COTTRILL and the latter's sixteen-year-old son, driving their car. They stopped, and a quarrel ensued, which led to a scuffle.
    During the altercation, MOORE said the elder COTTRILL threw a hammer, striking MOORE on the arm, causing a joint injury and laceration of the arm.
    Later MOORE grabbed COTTRILL and was holding him down on the ground. COTTRILL called for his son for help. The boy went to the automobile and found the crank. He aimed it at MOORE, according to the latter, but in the scuffle, the two men's positions became changed, largely, it is stated through the ministrations of MOORE's wife, and the crank instead of striking MOORE, hit COTTRILL above the left eye.
    The elder COTTRILL was sent on to the Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, from Wellston in Gaskill and King's ambulance. Questioned at Dr. J. L. FRAZER's office, MOORE told the same story. No statement was obtained from the boy, and at Gallipolis Tuesday it was reported that Mrs. COTTRILL had no statement to make concerning her husband's injury.
    At the Holzer Hospital this morning it was stated that COTTRILL's condition is very critical and that he has little or no chance for recovery.
    Earl COTTRILL is a brother-in-law of Dr. B.V. SWISHER, prominent Radcliff physician, and well known and respected in the community, where he operates a coal mine. He is also a salesman for a Huntinton W.Va. candy company. Four years ago he was an unsuccessful candidate for Vinton county treasurer on the Republican ticket.
    COTTRILL drives a truck between Radcliff and Springfield, making a trip everyday. Shortly after COTTRILL arrived at the hospital, Mrs. COTTRILL and a daughter, Ardis, age 20, came to the hospital with a neighbor, Mrs. Cline HOLCOMB.
    COTTRILL was accompanied by a son, Clovis, age 17, who helped transport his father to Wellston, where Dr. J. L. FRAZER sent him at once to the hospital. Clovis, Ardis, and another son, Vale, age 22, are living. COTTRILL is a justice of the peace for Vinton township."

BIOGRAPHY2: The Vinton County Republican Newspaper; January 2, 1935; Wednesday; Vol XLII.
Information from Biography 2:
   "COTTRILL FAMILY GIVES VERSION OF FATAL ALTERCATION
    That Clovis COTTRILL did not hurl the crank which resulted in his father's death, December 19, is reiterated in a statement made by members of his family, which purports to tell the true version of the incidents. The family charges that the crank was in the hands of George MOORE. The statement prepared by members of the family is here given:
   "Earl COTTRILL, aged 42, died in Holzer hospital, Wednesday morning, December 19.
    COTTRILL, who operated a coal mine on the COTTRILL farm one mile east of Radcliff, had gone to the mine to get a load of coal and found MOORE's car parked across the private driveway, and it was necessary to push the car out of the way to get the coal.
    MOORE became enraged at this and followed COTTRILL to the garage on Tuesday night and tried to get him out of the truck for a fight. COTTRILL told him to go on about his business as he would not fight there. MOORE threatened to 'get him' later. COTTRILL went home, got in his car and took his son, Clovis, 17 years old, and drove out to the mine on business, telling his wife they would be home as soon as he saw if there was enough coal out for a load. When they reached the mine he told his son to stay in the car, and he would be right back, but had only taken a few steps when he called for help.
    The doctors found he had been hit on the back of the head, and when Clovis reached him, MOORE had hit him another lick on the head and had drawn the crank to hit him again when Clovis wrenched the crank from his hand and stepped back just as he saw Mrs. MOORE with another crank raised to strike Clovis. He threw up his hand in time to ward off the blow from his head, then she hit him in the face with her hand and bent his glasses. MOORE helped Clovis to put Earl COTTRILL in the car and bring him to Dr. FRAZER's office. Clovis did not strike or throw at anyone.
    Earl COTTRILL was the son of Mr. and Mrs. V. E. COTTRILL, was a Master Mason. He is survivied by his wife, two sons, Vale and Clovis, one daughter, Ardis, father and mother, five brothers, Andrew H., Floyd D., Mark H., Carl U., and Frank W. COTTRILL; three sisters: Mrs. B.V. SWISHER, Mrs. Raymond HOLCOMB and Mrs. Lawrence MORTON.
    Funeral services were conducted, Friday, December 21, by Rev. KIRKENDALL and the Wilkesville Order of Masons."

Elma Regina Vale

CENSUS: 1920 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Twp; SD 10; ED 156; Sheet 12 B; Dwelling 143; Family 152; conducted on January 20, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1821446.
Information from 1920 Census: Nannie COTTRILL is the wife of Alva E. COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. She is female, white, age 29, married and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. She could read and write and she spoke English.

OBITUARY: Unknown Vinton County Newspaper; August 1, 1968.
Information from Obituary:
   "Elma Regina Vale COTTRILL was born in Columbia Township, Meigs County February 7, 1887 and departed this life August 1, 1968 in Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, Ohio.
    She was the daughter of Richard L. VALE and Elizabeth STRONG VALE. She was united in marriage to Alva Earl COTTRILL in 1912. To this union were born two sons, Vale and Clovis COTTRILL, who reside in Hamden, Ohio and one daughter, Mrs. Donavin (Ardis) MACOMBER of Radcliff, Ohio, with whom she had made her home for many years being lovingly cared for in time of need. Two nephews and three nieces also survive her.
    Her husband, one brother, Leona VERIGAN and Mrs. HAYES and two sisters, Mrs. Edna RADCLIFF preceeded her in death.
    She was a member of the Columbia Chapel Church.
    To her many friends, who will miss her smiling face and acts of good will and kind thoughts she was known as "Nannie".
    She and her husband operated a store in Radcliff where she spent 56 years of her life. Her later years were made very comfortable and pleasant in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Don and Ardis MACOMBER."

BURIAL: Funeral Memorial Pamphlet.
Information from Burial: "In Memory of Elma Regina (Nannie) COTTRILL; Date of Birth February 7, 1887; Date of Death August 1, 1968; Services from Strong & Son Chapel 2 pm, Saturday, August 3; Clergyman Rev. Russell WOLTZ; Interment Vinton Memorial Park; Funeral conducted by Strong & Son Funeral Home."

DEATH: Social Security Death Index.
Information from Death Record: ELMA COTTRILL, b. 7 Feb 1887, d. 15 Aug 1968. Residence: 45670 (Radcliff, OH). SS#: 268-48-7353. Issued: Ohio - 1965.

1070. Vale Vinton Cottrill

BIRTH: Vinton County Probate Birth Records; Volume 4; 1909-1950; filed February 6, 1943; Certificate #43; Family History Library; MF 311576. Information from Birth Record: Vale Vinton COTTRILL was born September 11, 1912 in Radcliff, Vinton Township, Vinton County, Ohio. He is male, white, and the son of Alva Earl COTTRILL and Nannie VALE.

CENSUS: 1920 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 156; Sheet 12b; Dwelling 143; Family 152; conducted on January 20, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1821446.
Information from 1920 Census: Vale V. COTTRILL is the son of Alva E. COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. He is male, white, age 7, single and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. He is attending school.

MARRIAGE: Unnamed newspaper clipping dated 1954.
Information from Marriage Record:
   "July 24th Ceremony Unites Betty TEDROW and Vale COTTRILL. A double ring ceremony at the parsonage of the Jackson Methodist Church, Jackson, Ohio, on July 24, a 9:30 a.m. united in marriage Miss Betty TEDROW and Mr. Vale COTTRILL. The bride is a daughter Mr. and Mrs. A. R. TEDROW of Hamden and Mr. COTTRILL is the son of Mrs. E. COTTRILL and the late Mr. COTTRILL of Radcliff, Ohio.
    The Rev. C. R. WILLIAMSON of the Jackson Church officiated. Mrs. A. R. TEDROW and Mrs. C. R. WILLIAMSON attended the couple. The bride wore a two-piece white linen dress with white accessories and carried a white Bible topped with a yellow rosebud corsage. Her only jewelry was a single strand of pearls and tiny pearl earrings, gifts from the groom.
    For their wedding trip thru the Western States, the new Mrs. COTTRILL wore a cinnamon brown sheath dress with white accessories and a yellow rosebud corsage. The bride is a graduate of the Pomeroy High School and until recently was employed in teh Animal Science Department of Ohio State University. Mr. COTTRILL is a graduate of Wilkesville High School and is self-employed at Hamden. Following their wedding trip the couple will reside in Hamden."

MARRIAGE2: Unnamed newspaper clipping dated 1954.
Information from Marriage2 Record:
"Miss Elizabeth A. TEDROW. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. TEDROW of Hamden, Ohio and Columbus, announce the engagement of thier daughter, Elizabeth A., to Mr. Vale COTTRILL, son of Mrs. E. COTTRILL of Radcliff, Ohio, and the late Mr. COTTRILL. Miss TEDROW is a graduate of Pomeroy High School and has been employed in the animal science department at Ohio State University. Mr. COTTRILL is a graduate of Wilkesville High School and is self-employed at Hamden. The wedding will be an event of the near future."

MARRIAGE3: Unnamed newspaper clipping dated 1954.
Information from Marriage3 Record:
   "Miscellaneous Shower Given for Miss TEDROW.
    Miss Betty TEDROW was honored with a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening, July 14, at the home of Mrs. Steve Tripp at Hamden.
    Those attending were: Mrs. Harvey WATERS, Mrs. Theodore OGIER, Mrs. S. B. TRIPP, Mrs. Alta COX, Miss Anna TRIPP, Mrs. Henry GERTY, Mrs. D.M. BRYSON, Mrs. Henry HARRIS, Mrs. E. R. HAYNES, Mrs. Everett WEBB, Mrs. E. Nannie COTTRILL, Miss Adelyn TUCKER, Mrs. Herbe TUCKER, Mrs. William CASSILL, Mrs. Stanley TRIPP, Mrs. Ottis LITTLE and daughter, Saundra, Mrs. Rex CAMPBELL, Mrs. C. L. HAYHURST, Mrs. John E. SALTS, Mrs. Luther HARTSOUGH, Mrs. Rothbe BARRON, Miss Judy BARRON, Mrs. C.L. KIRK, Mrs. Gene FORMAN, Mrs. A. R. TEDROW; the hostess, Mrs. Steve TRIPP and the honored guest, Miss TEDROW.
    Those sending gifts but unable to attend were: Mrs. Ruth STATEN, Mrs. Guy YOUNG, Mrs. Earl WEBB, Miss May HARKINS, Mrs. H. F. MOREHEAD, Mrs. E. R. RICHARDS, Mrs. Esther MAERKER, Mrs. Jack Eutsler, Mrs. George HENDERSON, Miss Alta GREATHOUSE, Miss Lula GREATHOUSE, Mrs. Fred MILLS and Mrs. Rose WALTERS. Prizes were won by Mrs. COX and Mrs. BARRON. Miss TEDROW received many lovely and useful gifts."

POLITICS: Unnamed newspaper clipping from scrapbook.
Information from Politcal Record:
    "Hamden Gets Its Third New Mayor Within A Year. The village of Hamden has its third mayor for 1958. With the resignation of Mrs. Ruth WYCKOFF Monday evening, July 7, Vale COTTRILL, who was president of the council, stepped up to mayor.
    Chester NICKELL, who had been mayor for two years and been re-elected at the November election resigned on Feb. 17 to accept employment with the Prudential Life Ins. Co. Mrs. WYCKOFF, who was president of the council at the time, was sworn in as the first woman mayor in the history of the village.
    When COTTRILL was moved up to her former office, Bruce McBRIDE was appointed to fill the vacancy in the council membership. He had been an unsuccessful candidate in the Nov. election, being defeated by a small number of votes. Council accepted Mrs. WYKOFF's resignation with regret. One member told the reports, "She was a very good business woman, and we felt she was doing a fine job." Mrs. WYCKOFF has been staying with her father on a farm near Hamden since the death of her mother and feels she can not devote the necessary time to her duties as mayor.
    Herman BROOKS was appointed to fill the vacancy on the council. Other council members are Howard WEYAND, Bruce McBRIDE, Ernest ZINN, Gerald DOBBINS and Lawrence THOMPSON. The new president has not yet been chosen."

POLITICS2: Unnamed newspaper clipping from scrapbook.
Information from Politcal2 Record:
    "Vale COTTRILL New Mayor of Hamden. Trucker Succeeds Mrs. Ruth WYCKOFF. Vale COTTRILL, Hamden trucker, has succeeded Mrs. Ruth WYCKOFF as mayor of Hamden. Mrs. WYCKOFF who succeeded Mayor Chester NICKELL in February, 1958 as mayor, submitted her resignation to the Hamden council because of the illness of her father, and COTTRILL, president of council, was elevated to the mayor's post.
    NICKELL resigned after several terms as mayor to accept a post with the Prudential Insurance Co., Wellston. Mrs. WYCKOFF is an employee of the Deckard Dry Cleaners, Wellston.
    The new Hamden mayor succeeded Mrs. WYCKOFF as president of council in February, and is a veteran Hamden councilman, well-versed with the village's problems. He was first elected a Hamden councilman in 1950. Mr. COTTRILL operates a truck service, trucking coal and feed and has been highly successful, and is also a boating enthusiast.
    He is a graduate of Wilkesville high school, and with his wife lives in Hamden."

OBITUARY: Unnamed Vinton County Newspaper.
Information from Obituary:
   "Vale V. COTTRILL, 58, of Hamden died Friday, September 11, 1970, at University Hospital Columbus, after an ilness of one year.
    Mr. COTTRILL was owner and operator of the COTTRILL Feed Supply in Hamden. He was a former village mayor and councilman, active in Republican politics.
He was a graduate of Wilkesville High School and a member of the Hamden United Methodist Church.
    Born September 11, 1912 in Vinton County, he was the son of the late Earl A. and E. Nannie Vale COTTRILL. His first wife Bonnie COTTRILL died in 1952.
    Surviving are his wife Betty TEDROW COTTRILL; one sister, Aris MACOMBER of Radcliff; one brother, Clovis COTTRILL, Hamden, several uncles and aunts.
    Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in Jenkins Funeral Home, Wellston with Rev. Joe WALBURN officiating. Burial in Hamden Cemetery.
    Vale Vinton COTTRILL was born at Radcliff, Ohio, on Sept. 11, 1912 to Earl A. and Nannie Vale COTTRILL. He lived his younger years in the Radcliff community and was graduated from Wilkesville High School.
    He later moved to Hamden, where he established his home and the COTTRILL Feed and Coal Supply. He was very active in the affairs of the village of Hamden and served as a member of the village council and was Mayor for 2 1/2 terms. His life was dedicated to making his community a better place to live. Many of the young men of the community were started on their way as a result or working for Vale. Although he had no children of his own, he was a second father to many.
    He was married in 1937 to Bonnie BOYD who preceded him in death in 1952. In 1954 he was married to Elizabeth (Betty) TEDROW. Together they had a full life of love and service to each other and others.
    On December 31, 1969 it was determined at University Hospital in Columbus that Vale was a victim of cancer. However, he faithfully followed the doctors orders, received many treatments and kept his usual smile and good nature to the end. His fight for life was brave and an inspiration to all who knew him. In August he committed his life to Christ and was baptized by Rev. Joe WALBURN.
    One Sept. 11, 1970, his 58th birthday, he quietly slipped away to meet his Maker. His wife and brother, were at his side.
    He will be missed but we console ourselves with the thought that his suffering is over.

MEMORIAL: Funeral Memorial Pamphlet.
Information from Memorial: "In Memory of Vale Vinton COTTRILL; Date of Birth September 11, 1912; Date of Death September 11, 1970; Services from Jenkins Chapel 2 pm, Tuesday, September 15; Clergyman Rev. Joe Walburn; Interment Hamden Cemetery; Funeral conducted by Sam Jenkins."

DEATH: Ancestry.com Online Social Security Death Index.
Information from Death Record: VALE COTTRILL, b. 11 Sep 1912, d. Sep 1970. Residence: 45634 (Wellston, Jackson, OH). SS#: 295-20-9180. Issued: Ohio (Before 1951).

Bonnie Mae Boyd

OBITUARY: Obituary published 27 Dec 1952, unnamed newspaper clipping.
Information from Obituary Record:
    "Mrs. COTTRILL Dies after long illness enroute to Hospital. Mrs. Bonnie Mae COTTRILL, age 39, of Hamden, died enroute to Holzer Hospital Saturday evening about 8:30. She had been in poor health for the past several years.
    She was born at South Webster, Ohio April 17, 1913, the daughter of Edward and Della Downing BOYD. She was a graduate of the high school at South Webster, attended Rio Grande College and Ohio University and taught school at South Webster for five years. She was a member of the D of A in South Webster, and also a member of the Methodist Church in Hamden. She was a Hamden resident for the past 14 years.
    She was united in marriage May 20, 1938 at Greenup, Kentucky to Vale COTTRILL, who survives, as do her father and one sister, Mrs. Wayne HUTCHINGSON of Hamden. One brother precedes her, as does her mother.
    Friends may call at the Rogers Chapel until 11 a.m. Tuesday, at which time she will be taken to the Methodist Church in Hamden where the body will lie in state until 1 p.m., at which time funeral services will be held, with Rev. H. A. LOCKAWOOD officiating. Interment in Vinton Cemetery in charge of the Rogers Funeral Service."

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Tedrow

1071. Ardis Mae Cottrill

CENSUS: 1920 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 156; Sheet 12b; Dwelling 143; Family 152; conducted on January 20, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1821446.
Information from 1920 Census: Ardis M. COTTRILL is the daughter of Alva E. COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. She is female, white, age 5, single and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio.

OCCUPATION: Postal Employee.

OBITUARY: unknown newspaper.
Information from Obituary:
   "Ardis M. MACOMBER, Radcliff, age 56, died October 1, 1970 about noon in Holzer Medical Center. She was born on September 23, 1914 in Radcliff. She was the daughter of the late A.E. COTTRILL and Elma (Nannie) VALE COTTRILL.
    Mrs. MACOMBER is survived by her husband, Don, who she married June, 1940. She is survived also by one brother, Clovis COTTRILL, Hamden and one brother preceded her in death in September, 1970, Vale COTTRILL, of Hamden.
    She was the organist of the Wilkesville Chapter OES; a member of the Past Matron Club, of the Wilkesville Chapter; Mary's Shrine, Middleport; a member of the Wilkesville Temple Pythian Sister 501; American Auxilliary 476, Wilkesville; and the Grand Representative of Texas in 1959, 60 and 61.
    Eastern Star Services were held with Rev. C.J. Limley on Saturday at 7:30 pm at the Strong and Son Funeral Home.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with Rev. C. J. LIMLEY officiating. Burial was in the Vinton Memorial Cemetery."

BURIAL: Funeral Memorial Pamphlet.
Information from Burial: "In Memory of Ardis M. MACOMBER; Date of Birth September 23, 1914; Date of Death October 1, 1970; Services from Strong Chapel 2 pm, Sunday, October 4; Clergyman Rev. C. J. LEMLEY; Interment Vinton Memorial; Funeral conducted by Strong & Son Funeral Service."

1072. Clovis E. Cottrill

CENSUS: 1920 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 156; Sheet 12b; Dwelling 143; Family 152; conducted on January 20, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1821446.
Information from 1920 Census: Clovis E. COTTRILL is the son of Alva E. COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. Clovis is male, white, age 2 and 8/12, single and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio.

OBITUARY: "Times Journal," newspaper, Jackson County, Ohio, published 2001.
Information from Obituary: Clovis Earl Cottrill. Died: Friday, August 17, 2001. Clovis Earl Cottrill, 84, of Hamden, died Friday morning, Aug. 17, 2001. There will be no services. Arrangements are by the Jenkins Funeral Chapel.

CLOVIS COTTRILL Request Information
  SSN 272-16-5992 Residence: 45634 Hamden, Vinton, OH
  Born 30 Apr 1917 Last Benefit:
  Died 17 Aug 2001 Issued: OH (Before 1951)

751. Maude Elizabeth Cottrill

BIRTH: Vinton County Ohio Probate Birth Records; 1884-1900; Volume 2; Page 129; #64; Family History Library; MF 0311575.
Information from Birth Record: Maud COTTRILL was born on December 12, 1895 in Vinton Twp., Vinton Co., Ohio. She is female, white and the daughter of V. E. COTTRILL and Libbie WOODYARD.

BIBLE: From family Bible record in possession of Helen Holcomb.
Information from Bible Record: "Maud COTTRILL was borned Dec 12th 1895."

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 11; Folios 133a and 133b; Sheets 3a and 3b; Dwelling 52; Family 53; Lines 50-57; conducted on June 6, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: Maude COTTRILL is the daughter of Vinton COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. She is white, female, age 4, single and born in December of 1896 in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. She cannot read or write, but she does speak English.

CENSUS: 1910 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 197; Folios 261b and 262a; Sheets 1b and 2a; Dwelling 20; Family 20; Lines 97-100 and 1-8; conducted on April 16, 1910; Family History Library; MF 1375242. Information from 1910 Census: Maud E. COTTRILL is the daughter of Vinton E. COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. Maud is female, white, age 14, single and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. Maud can read and write and is attending school.

CENSUS: 1920 Meigs County Ohio; Columbia Twp; Dwelling 40; Family 44. Information from 1920 Census: Maud E. HOLCOMB is the wife of William R. HOLCOMB, who is listed as head of household. Maud is female, white, married, age 24 and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio.

OBITUARY: Unknown newspaper.
Information from Obituary:
"Maude HOLCOMB age 93, of Albany, Route 3, died May 23, 1989 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens. Born in Vinton County, she was the daughter of the late Vinton and Elizabeth (WOODYARD) COTTRILL. Mrs. HOLCOMB was a homemaker, a graduate of Wilkesville High School and attended Ohio University. She was a member of Wilkesville Order of Eastern Star 207, a 79 year member of Meigs County Pomona Grange, Ohio State Grange and the National Grange.
She is survived by four daughters, Laura H. KREBS of Albany, Carolyn H. MacBLANE of Atherton, California; a son, Everette W. of Albany; 13 grandchildren; and a brother, Frank COTTRILL of Radcliff. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Raymond; an infant son, Walter, and several brothers and sisters. Services May 26 at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur CRABTREE officiating. Burial Castor Cemetery." (December 12, 1895 - May 23, 1989)

TOMBSTONE: H.E. Throckmorton, comp. "H.E. Throckmorton Collection Columbia Township Cemeteries copied 1976-1978," (Meigs County, OH: The Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society, 1989); Family History Library; 977.1 A1 #465. Information from Tombstone: Written on tombstone "Maude Cottrill HOLCOMB born 1895 died 19--." Castor Cemetery, Point Rock.

DEATH: Ancestry.com Online Social Security Death Index.
Information from Death Record: MAUDE HOLCOMB, b. 12 Dec 1895, d. May 1989. Residence: 45710 (Albany, Athens, OH). SS#: 272-62-1711. Issued: Ohio (1973).

William Raymond Holcomb

CENSUS: 1920 Meigs County Ohio; Columbia Twp; Dwelling 40; Family 44. Information from 1920 Census: William R. HOLCOMB is listed as head of household. William is male, white, married, age 24 and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. William works as a general farmer. Other occupants living with William - Maud E. HOLCOMB, his wife; and Laura E. HOLCOMB, his daughter.

DEATH: Ancestry.com's Ohio State Death Index Online, 1958-1969.
Information from Death Record: Certificate Number: 10698. Volume Number: 17181. Sex: Male. Race: White. Name: HOLCOMB, WILLIAM R. County of Death: Franklin County. City of Death: Columbus. County of Residence: Meigs County. Date of Death: February 02, 1963. Age of Death: 67 Years. Marital Status: Married.

OBITUARY: Unknown newspaper.
Information from Obituary:
   "William Raymond HOLCOMB son of Otho and Rose (CASTOR) HOLCOMB was born Arpil 21, 1895 and departed this life February 2, 1963 at the age of 67y 9m 11d.
His entire life was spent near the family home. However, death came suddenly in Columbus where he was consulting a heart specialist. On August 5, 1916, he was united in marriage to Maude COTTRILL and to this union were born six children. Walter the oldest died at the age of 3 months. The following children survive, Laura KREBS of Carpenter; Adrienne FISHER of Columbus, Helen ESSEX of Columbus; Carolyn MACBLANE of Los Angeles, California; and Everette W. of Carpenter, Ohio. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, one great grandchild, one brother Harold HOLCOMB of Crestline, Ohio; two half-sisters, Mrs. Neva SCHUPBACH New Martinsville, WV and Mrs. Freda Kennedy of Athens, Ohio; one step-sister, Mrs. Fernie ALEXANDER, Columbus, Ohio; and one step-brother Ferry TURNER, Barberton, Ohio.
    Since his father died at an early age, his life as a young man was partially spent in company with his grandfather, the late W. G. CASTOR. Together they traveled by horse and buggy for miles around buying and selling livestock. These early experiences were of value to him throughout his entire life. The deceased being civic minded and intensely interested in the progress of the community, had served much time on the Columbia Twp. and Meigs County Board of Education. Being a widely read person, he was able to discuss any problem intelligently. He was an extrememly good and thoughtful neighbor--always ready to help friend or stranger in time of need.
    The deceased was a Golden Sheaf member of Laurel Grange No. 1030 Patrons of Husbandry and had served in most of the offices of the order. He was a loyal and faithful suporter of the Grange. He was also a member of the Meigs Co. Pomona and the Ohio State Grange, and the Orphan's Friend Lodge Number 475 F. and A.M. of Wilkesville." (heart attack)

TOMBSTONE: H.E. Throckmorton, comp. "H.E. Throckmorton Collection Columbia Township Cemeteries copied 1976-1978," (Meigs County, OH: The Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society, 1989); Family History Library; 977.1 A1 #465. Information from Tombstone: Written on tombstone "William Raymond HOLCOMB born 1895 died 1960 [sic]." Castor Cemetery, Point Rock.

1073. Walter Cottrill Holcomb

OBITUARY: unknown newspaper
Information from Obituary:
"Walter Cottrill HOLCOMB only child of Raymond and Maude HOLCOMB died Thursday September 13, 1917 aged 3 1/2 months, after 6 weeks of illness. The babe was a grandson of Vinton COTTRILL and wife of Vinton Twp. and only great grandchild of W.G. CASTOR. That the young parents have the sympathy of many friends was shown by the large crowd attending the funeral at Columbia Chapel Saturday forenoon Sermon by Rev. John CANODE. Burial Castor Cemetery by Vale and Martin."

TOMBSTONE: H.E. Throckmorton, comp. "H.E. Throckmorton Collection Columbia Township Cemeteries copied 1976-1978," (Meigs County, OH: The Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society, 1989); Family History Library; 977.1 A1 #465. Information from Tombstone: Written on tombstone "Walter C. HOLCOMB born 5-30-1917 died 9-13-1917." Castor Cemetery, Point Rock.

1074. Laura Elizabeth Holcomb

CENSUS: 1920 Meigs County Ohio; Columbia Twp; Dwelling 40; Family 44.
Information from 1920 Census: Laura E. HOLCOMB is the daughter of William R. HOLCOMB, who is listed as head of household. Laura is female, white, age 1 and 8/12 and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ohio.

Harley Bert Pickett Jr.

OBITUARY: unknown newspaper.
Information from Obituary:
   "Harley Bert PICKETT, Jr eldest son of the late Harley Bert PICKETT, Sr. and Dollie Mae (DIEHL) PICKETT, was born on January 25, 1911 in New York City and died in a plane crash at his boyhood home on the evening of Sunday, June 24, 1951, at the age of 40 years and 5 months.
    On December 31, 1937, he was married to Laura Elizabeth HOLCOMB in Pickett Co., Tennessee. They are the parents of three sons, Harley Bert III age 12; Jan Martel age 9 and Errol Roi, age 6. He also leaves his mother, Mrs. PICKETT, Sr., Rt. 1 Pomeroy; three sisters, Mrs. Gwendolyn ROACH and Mrs. Madolyn MARKHAM of Athens, Mrs. Evelyn SCOTT of Albuquerque, New Mexico and two brothers, Charles and Robert of Route 1, Pomeroy, Ohio.
    He graduated from Pomeroy High School and from Ohio University in 1934 with a Bachelor of the Arts Degree. He taught school for many years in Meigs County. He was principal of the Columbia Schools. Upon his discharge from the army in 1946 he became associated with the office personnel of the Buckeye Rural Electric Coop of Gallipolis. He was a member of the Grange and Modern Woodmen of America."

Robert Edward Fisher

OBITUARY: unknown newspaper.
Information from Obituary:
"Robert E. FISHER age 72, of Worthington, Tuesday, December 3, 1991, Riverside Hospital. Real Estate Broker for 40 years in Worthington. Preceded in death by parents Florence and Trafford B. FISHER and brother Richard M. FISHER. Survived by wife Adrienne (HOLCOMB) FISHER of Worthington; brothers Paul V. (Gertrude) FISHER of Columbus, Fred (Muriel) FISHER of Worthington, and Harry R. (Linda) of Columbus; several nieces and nephews. Member of the O.S.U. Alumni Association. Charter member of the American Bonanza Society. Funeral service 11:30 am Thursday Rutherford-Corbin Chapel, 515 High St., Worthington, Ohio. Rev. Charles HILL officiating. Entombment Forest Lawn Memorial Park." (January 8, 1919 - December 3, 1991)

DEATH: Ohio Department of Health. Index to Annual Deaths, 1989-1991. Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1998.
Information from Death Record: Certificate Number: 28773; Volume Number: 090156; First Name: ROBERT. Middle Name: E. Last Name: FISHER. Sex: Male. Month of Death: December. Day of Death: 03. Year of Death: 1991. Month of Birth: January. Day of Birth: 08. Year of Birth: 1919. Fathers Surname: FISHER. Time of Death: 06:05 am. Age: 72 Years. State of Birth: Ohio. Marital Status: Married. State of Residence: Ohio. Hispanic: Non-Hispanic. Race: White. Education: 4 Year College. Social Security Number: 300036695.

1077. Carolyn Mae Holcomb

OBITUARY: Franklin County, Ohio, "Columbus Dispatch," date November 20, 1999.
Information from Obituary: CAROLYN (HOLCOMB) MACBLANE, died November 13, 1999 at her home in Atherton, California. She was born September 27, 1926. She is survived in California by husband, Donald R. MacBlane; sons, Douglas and Randall MacBlane; daughter, Deborah (Homer) Gee; and grandchildren Tyler and Alison Gee. Also surviving in Ohio are sisters, Laura Krebs, Adriene Fisher, Helen Essex; and brother, Everette Holcomb. She was a graduate of Ohio State University. She and her husband were formerly associated with North American Aviation in Columbus and transferred to California. Memorial services will be held at the Messiah Lutheran Church, Menlo Park, California on Sunday November 21, 1999. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

NOTE: From Elsie Rarey email.
She was cremated. Eventually her ashes and her husband's after he is gone will be brought back to Pt. Rock to Castor cemetery for burial. They have a daughter buried there.

752. Floyd Daniel Cottrill

BIRTH: Vinton County Ohio Probate Birth Records; 1884-1900; Volume 2; Page 152; #48; Family History Library; MF 0311575.
Information from Birth Record: Floyd COTTRILL was born November 1, 1897 in Vinton Township, Vinton County, Ohio. He is male, white and the son of V. E. COTTRILL and Libbie WOODYARD.

BIBLE: From family Bible record in possession of Helen Holcomb.
Information from Bible Record: "Floyd COTTRILL was borned Nov 1st 1897."

CENSUS: 1900 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 11; Folios 133a and 133b; Sheets 3a and 3b; Dwelling 52; Family 53; Lines 50-57; conducted on June 6, 1900; Family History Library; MF 1241329.
Information from 1900 Census: Floyd D. COTTRILL is the son of Vinton COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. Floyd is white, male, age 2, single and born in November of 1898 in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio.

CENSUS: 1910 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 197; Folios 261b and 262a; Sheets 1b and 2a; Dwelling 20; Family 20; Lines 97-100 and 1-8; conducted on April 16, 1910; Family History Library; MF 1375242. Information from 1910 Census: Floyd D. COTTRILL is the son of Vinton E. COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. Floyds is male, white, age 12, single and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. Floyd can read and write and he is attending school.

CENSUS: 1920 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 156; Sheet 11b; Line 98; Dwelling 127; Family 138; conducted on January 28, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1821446.
Information from 1920 Census: Floyd COTTRILL is listed as head of household. He is renting his home. He is male, white, age 22, married and born in Ohio. Both of his parents were also born in Ohio. Floyd can read and write. He works as a laborer on the home farm. He and his family are living next door to his father, Vinton E. COTTRILL. Other occupants living with Floyd - Jennie, his wife.

DEATH: Ancestry.com's Ohio State Death Index Online, 1958-1969.
Information from Death Record: Certificate Number: 98003. Volume Number: 18708. Sex: Male. Race: White. Name: COTTRILL, FLOYD D. County of Death: Vinton County. County of Residence: Vinton County. Date of Death: December 25, 1966. Age of Death: 69 Years. Marital Status: Married.

OBITUARY: Unknown Vinton County Newspaper; December 29, 1966.
Information from Obituary:
   "Floyd D. COTTRILL, 69, a prominent Vinton County farmer, passed away suddenly Christmas morning at 12:30 at his home, Radcliff Rt. 1.
    He operated a large farm in the Radcliff area, and was very well known.
    He was born November 1, 1897, a son of the late Vinton and Elizabeth (WOODYARD) COTTRILL, and is survived by his wife, Jenny (LEVIS) COTTRILL, and one son Harold, of Wilkesville. One son, William COTTRILL, died in February of 1961.
    There are three brothers, Andrew and Frank COTTRILL, both of Radcliff, and Mark of Springfield, and three sisters, Mrs. Ruth SWISHER of Radcliff, Mrs. Elva MORTON of Albany Rt. 4, and Mrs. Maude HOLCOMB of Point Rock.
    Funeral services were conducted Tues. at 2 p.m. at the Strong and Son Chapel by Rev. A. B. MALOY. Interment followed in Vinton Memorial Park in charge of the Strong and Son Funeral Service." (heart attack).

BURIAL: Funeral Memorial Pamphlet.
Information from Burial: "In Memory of Floyd D. COTTRILL; Date of Birth November 1, 1897; Date of Death December 25, 1966; Services from Strong Chapel 2 pm, Tuesday, December 27; Clergyman Rev. A. B. MALOY; Interment Vinton Memorial Cemetery; Funeral conducted by Strong & Son Funeral Home."

DEATH: Ancestry.com Online Social Security Death Index.
Information from Death Record: FLOYD COTTRILL, b. 1 Nov 1897, d. Dec 1966. Residence: 45670 (Radcliff, OH). SS#: 275-34-5752. Issued: Ohio (Between 1954 and 1955).

Jennie M. Levis

CENSUS: 1920 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; SD 10; ED 156; Sheet 11b; Line 99; Dwelling 127; Family 138; conducted on January 28, 1920; Family History Library; MF 1821446.
Information from 1920 Census: Jennie COTTRILL is the wife of Floyd COTTRILL, who is listed as head of household. Jennie is female, white, age 22, married and born in Ohio. Both of her parents were also born in Ohio. Jennie can read and write. She speaks English.

OBITUARY: Unknown Vinton County Newspaper; July 12, 1989.
Information from Obituary:
   "Jennie M. (LEVIS) COTTRILL, age 91, formerly of Radcliff died July 12, 1989 at Guernsey Memorial Hospital in Cambridge.
    Born August 3, 1897, in Wilkesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William LEVIS and Mary (RICHBAUGH) LEVIS.
    Mrs. COTTRILL was a former school teacher at Fletcher near Wilkesville and Radcliff. She was a member of the following organizations: Wilkesville American Legion Auxiliary 476, Wilkesville Past Chief's Club, and Wilkesville Pythian Sisters Lodge 591.
    Surviving are daughters-in-law, Millie COTTRILL of Caldwell and Jane COTTRILL of Radcliff; 1st cousin, Evelyn BROE of St. Albans, Vermont; and several 2nd cousins.
    Preceeding her in death in 1965 was her husband, Floyd COTTRILL; two sons, Harold and William; two sisters, and 1 brother.
    Services were held at the James N. Blower Funeral Home on July 15, 1989, with Rev. A. B. MALOY officiating. Interment was in Vinton Memorial Cemetery."

FUNERAL RECORD: "Records of the Wrightsel Blower, Blower-Garrett Funeral Homes, Vinton County, McArthur, Ohio, 1945-1993."
Information from Funeral Record: Jennie LEWIS COTTRILL, b. 3 Aug 1897, d. 12 Jul 1989 in Cambridge, Ohio; buried in Vinton Memorial Cemetery.

1078. William Vinton Cottrill

OBITUARY: unknown newspaper.
Information from Obituary:
   "William V. COTTRILL died at Huntington-Cabell Hospital Huntington, WV 2 am Wednesday morning, February 15, 1961. Death came within a few hours of his collapse at DeVault Service station while talking with friends, as the result of a brain tumor.
    He was the son of Floyd and Jennie (LEVIS) COTTRILL born May 29, 1921 near Wilkesville where he spent the greater part of his life. After his marriage to Jane TUNNEYHILL of Adelphi they also made their home nearby. Graduate of Wilkesville High School, attended Rio Grande and Ohio University. A carpenter by trade and helped construct homes. A faithful member, an elder of the Wilkesville Presbyterian Church, a Veteran of WWII 9/29/1942 - 6/3/1946 serving with 3352nd Quartermaster Truck Regiment in South Pacific and New Guinea. Member of Ohio Auxilliary Patrol, honorary member Sheriffs Association at Pt. Pleasant. He was the youngest Chancellor ever installed in the Knights of Pythias Lodge and was serving his 2nd term. Member Wilkesville Grange. Survived by his wife, Jane, a highly respected teacher in the Hamden Schools, his parents, one brother Harold and his grandmother, Mrs. Vint COTTRILL, a family with a wide circle of friends throughout Vinton County.
    Funeral services held Sunday pm at Wilkesville Presbyterian Church, Rev. Philip HENDERSON Pastor of the Church and the Reverend Lucas GRILE of Wellston officiating. Burial Vinton Memorial Cemetery in charge of Strong and Son Funeral Service." (brain tumor).

OBITUARY: Unnamed newspaper clipping, penciled date 16 Feb 1961.
Information from Obituary Record:
    "Mr. COTTRILL, Legion Chief, Dies at 40. Wilkesville - William V. COTTRILL, 40, of near Wilkesville, died Thursday morning at a Huntington, W.Va., hospital. Mr. COTTRILL was stricken at a Wilkesville service station and was taken to Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis. He was later taken to Huntington.
    He was the son of Floyd and Jenny Levis COTTRILL, of near Wilkesville. He was a carpenter and his wife, Jane, is a teacher at Hamden High School. A brother, Harold, of Wilkesville, also survives. Mr. COTTRILL was Commander of American Legion Post 476 of Wilkesville, head of K of P Lodge and a member of the Presbyterian Church and Wilkes Grange.
    Funeral arrangements will be announced by Strong and Sons funeral home."

BURIAL: Funeral Memorial Pamphlet.
Information from Burial: "In Memory of William V. COTTRILL; Date of Birth May 27, 1921; Passed Away February 16, 1961; Time and Place of Service Sunday, February 19th, 2:00 pm, Wilkesville Presbyterian Church; Pastor Rev. Phillip HENDERSON; Interment Vinton Memorial Cemetery; Strong & Son Funeral Service."

Jane Tunneyhill

BIOGRAPHY: Unnamed Vinton County Newspaper; Clipping; not dated; found in old house on Carl V. Cottrill farm; Radcliff, Vinton County Ohio.
Information from Biography:
   "Mrs. William (Jane) Cottrill, one of Wilkesville's outstanding citizens, has been endorse by the officers and members of Joseph Freeman Unit No. 476, American Legion Auxiliary through her late husband, William, who served 3 and 1/2 years in the United States Army in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a Past Commander and was serving as Post Commander of the Joseph Freeman Post 476 at the time of his death in Feb., 1961.
    Jane has been an active member since joining the Auxiliary in 1946. She has served on several offces, and major chairmanships and is a Past President of two years.
    She has been a delegate to several district conferences and department conventions.
    Jane teaches in the Hamden schools and is a Past President of the Vinton County Teachers Association, a member of the Ohio Education Associatioin and s an active member of the Parent Teachers Association.
    She is also an active member of the Presbyterian Church, acting as Sunday School teacher, chairman of the Christian Education Committee, president of the Ladies Circle and elder of the church.
    She is past president of the Vinton County Home Council, past chief of the Pythian Sisters Temple 591 of Wilkesville, a past president of the Wilkesville Garden Club, and a member of the Wilkes Grange No. 2716. She is active in all community affairs."

DEATH: Ancestry.com Online Social Security Death Index.
Information from Death Record: JANE BOWLES, b. 31 Mar 1922, d. 3 Jun 1995. Residence: 45670 (Radcliff, OH). SS#: 299-14-9193. Issued: Ohio (Before 1951).

1079. Harold Levis Cottrill

BIRTH: Vinton County Ohio Probate Birth Records; Volume 4; 1909-1950; filed September 24, 1927; Certificate #19; Family History Library; MF 311576. Information from Birth Record: Harold Levis COTTRILL was born September 18, 1927 in Wilkesville Township, Vinton County, Ohio. He is male, white, and the son of Floyd D. COTTRILL and Jennie M. LEVIS.

OBITUARY: unknown newspaper.
Information from Obituary:
   "Harold Levis COTTRILL was born near Wilkesville September 8, 1927 and departed this life early Thursday morning, April 19, 1984 in Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, Ohio.
    He was the son of Jennie Levis COTTRILL and the late Floyd D. COTTRILL.
He was united in marriage to Mildred GILL, August 26, 1971 and they have spent their happy years together in Wilkesville. Harold was a good son, husband, father and grandfather. He was an ambitious person doing all he could for his family and his friends.
    He was an active Member in the American Legion, serving as Commander for many years. Also 40 and 8. He was a member of the Vinton County Soldiers and Sailors Relief commission. He was President of the Village Council. He served in the United States Marines in the Korean Conflict.
    At the time of his death he was employed as field superintendent for Kramer Exploration. He leaves to mourn his wife Milly, his mother Jenny COTTRILL, two daughters, Carmen LANTZ of Caldwell, Ohio and Barbara BERBER of Irvine, California; four sons, Lloyd David REED, Vernon REED, William Charles REED, all of Caldwell, Ohio and Clair (Corky) REED of Pomeroy. Eighteen grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was precedeased by his father Floyd D. and a brother William." (heart attack)

FUNERAL RECORD: "Records of the Wrightsel Blower, Blower-Garrett Funeral Homes, Vinton County, McArthur, Ohio, 1945-1993."
Information from Funeral Record: Harold Lewis COTTRILL, b. 18 Sep 1927, d. 19 Apr 1984 in Gallipolis, Ohio; buried Vinton Cemetery.

Mary Mae Hartsook

OBITUARY: Unknown Vinton County Newspaper June 5, 1970.
Information from Obituary:
   "Mary Mae Cottrill, age 48, of Wilkesville died Friday, June 5, 1970 at Holzer Medical Center, at Gallipolis.
    She was the daughter of Eslie and Lucy Hartsook, Vinton, Ohio. Mrs. Cottrill was a member of Wilkesville Chapter No. 207 O.E.S. American Legion Auxiliary No. 207, Methodist Church, W.S.C.S., and Wilkes Grange.
    She is survived by her husband, Harold Cottrill; mother, Lucy Hartsook, of Vinton; two brothers, Max Hartsook & Homer Hartsook, both of Columbus; four sisters, Mrs. Eleanor White of Vinton, Mrs. Darlene Swearline and Mrs. Ermil Reglier, both of Columbus, Mrs. Georgia Flowers of North Carolina.
    Funeral services were held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Wilkesville Methodist Church with Reverend James Hazlett officiating. Burial in the Vinton Memorial Cemetery. Strong and son Funeral Home in charge."

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