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     William Schmelzer was (an unknown value) at Moved out west after Lancaster. He was (an unknown value) at Owned a drug store, Lancaster, OH. He was born on 27 June 1849 at Fairfield, OH.^1,2 He was the son of Jordan Schmelzer and Barbara Schorr. William Schmelzer was baptized on 5 August 1849 at Sacred Heart; Sponsors; Blasius Schmelzer & Marg. Wyland. Performed by J. M. Young.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 2 September 1850 in the household of Jordan Schmelzer and Barbara Schorr at Dwelling 77, Auburn Twp, Fairfield, OH; Jordan, 26, Shoemaker, Germany
Barbery, 22, Germany
Anthony, 2, OH
William, 11/12, OH.³ William Schmelzer appeared on the census of 9 July 1860 in the household of * Joseph Kellenbarger and Barbara Schorr at Dwelling 1074, Marion Twp, Hocking, OH; Joseph Kelebargar, 32, Farmer, $1000, $200, Germany,
Barbary, 30, Germany
Anthony, 12, OH
William, 10, OH
Olfons, 7, OH

Living next to John Fox and Family.⁴ William Schmelzer was a witness when * Joseph Kellenbarger was At some point between when Joseph was last seen documented (in the 1870 Census) and Barbara's death (30 Apr 1873) a woman came to town from Germany, possibly with an "official", a Priest and/or a son or children, and revealed that Joseph Kellenbarger was really Joseph Stormer, and that he had left a wife and children in Germany. between 27 July 1870 and 30 April 1873 at Fairfield, OH.⁵

     Anthony Schmelzer was born on 26 August 1847 at Fairfield, OH.^1,2 He was the son of Jordan Schmelzer and Barbara Schorr. Anthony Schmelzer was baptized on 26 September 1847 at Sacred Heart Church; Sponsors: Anton Schmelzer and Sophia Schor.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 2 September 1850 in the household of Jordan Schmelzer and Barbara Schorr at Dwelling 77, Auburn Twp, Fairfield, OH; Jordan, 26, Shoemaker, Germany
Barbery, 22, Germany
Anthony, 2, OH
William, 11/12, OH.³ Anthony Schmelzer appeared on the census of 9 July 1860 in the household of * Joseph Kellenbarger and Barbara Schorr at Dwelling 1074, Marion Twp, Hocking, OH; Joseph Kelebargar, 32, Farmer, $1000, $200, Germany,
Barbary, 30, Germany
Anthony, 12, OH
William, 10, OH
Olfons, 7, OH

Living next to John Fox and Family.⁴ Anthony Schmelzer was a witness when * Joseph Kellenbarger was At some point between when Joseph was last seen documented (in the 1870 Census) and Barbara's death (30 Apr 1873) a woman came to town from Germany, possibly with an "official", a Priest and/or a son or children, and revealed that Joseph Kellenbarger was really Joseph Stormer, and that he had left a wife and children in Germany. between 27 July 1870 and 30 April 1873 at Fairfield, OH.⁵

     Peter Alphons Schmelzer married Mary M Bash. Peter Alphons Schmelzer was born on 2 August 1851. He was the son of Jordan Schmelzer and Barbara Schorr. Peter Alphons Schmelzer was baptized on 8 September 1851 at Sacred Heart; Sponsors; Nich's Wyland Jr. & Barbara Shor. Performed by J. M. Young.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 9 July 1860 in the household of * Joseph Kellenbarger and Barbara Schorr at Dwelling 1074, Marion Twp, Hocking, OH; Joseph Kelebargar, 32, Farmer, $1000, $200, Germany,
Barbary, 30, Germany
Anthony, 12, OH
William, 10, OH
Olfons, 7, OH

Living next to John Fox and Family.³ Peter Alphons Schmelzer was a witness when * Joseph Kellenbarger was At some point between when Joseph was last seen documented (in the 1870 Census) and Barbara's death (30 Apr 1873) a woman came to town from Germany, possibly with an "official", a Priest and/or a son or children, and revealed that Joseph Kellenbarger was really Joseph Stormer, and that he had left a wife and children in Germany. between 27 July 1870 and 30 April 1873 at Fairfield, OH.⁴ Peter Alphons Schmelzer and Mary M Bash appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Dwelling 193, Marion Twp, Hocking, OH; Peter A Schmeltzer, Farmer, OH, Prussia?, Prussia?
Mary M., 27, Wife, OH, France, ??
Marg (Marz?, Mary?) E., 5, Dau, OH OH OH
She may be Marz or Mary
Thomas C?, 4, Son, OH OH OH
Mary (Marg?) M., 1, Dau, OH OH OH
Kelenbarger, George J, Bro, 20, OH OH OH
Kelenbarger, Augustine, 12, Bro, OH OH OH

Note next door is Peter's brother Anthony who married Mary's sister Margaret, along with George and Gus' brother Joseph.⁵ Peter Alphons Schmelzer died on 20 September 1917 at age 66.

     Veronica Schmelzer was born on 8 January 1854 at Fairfield, OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jordan Schmelzer and Barbara Schorr. Veronica Schmelzer was baptized on 2 April 1854 at probably at Logan; Sponsors; Nicholas Wyland & Barbara Shor Sen. Performed by J. M. Young. The meaning of the abbreviation "Sen." is unknown.^1,2 She died in 1855 at Aged 1Year, 5 Mos..

     Jacobus Blasius Schmelzer was born on 3 February 1794 at or 1795, Ornbau, Bavaria, Germany. He married Maria Walburga Christ in 1816 at Ornbau, Bavaria.^1,2 Jacobus Blasius Schmelzer emigrated in January 1841; Blazius, M. Walburga, 6 sons and no daughters traveled on the barque the Charlotte from Bremen to NY per passenger list.³ He was Several land transactions recorded. between 1843 and 1848 at OH.³ He was (an unknown value) in 1845 at Weaver, Munich, Bavaria. He and Maria Walburga Christ lived in 1845 at Munich, Bavaria; with 7 sons and 1 daughter.^2,1 Jacobus Blasius Schmelzer and Maria Walburga Christ appeared on the census of 3 September 1850 at Dwelling 79, Auburn Twp, Fairfield, OH; Smeltzer, Blosses, 55, Weaver, $1200, Germany
Webbarger, 55, Germany
Anthony, 24, Farmer, Germany
Ansellim, 18, Laborer, Germany
Labote, 16, Laborer, Germany
Otto, 13, Germany.⁴ Jacobus Blasius Schmelzer was Donated 90 acres of land, for a $15 recording fee, to the Bishop of Cincinnati. in 1857.³ He and Maria Walburga Christ appeared on the census of 1860 at Rush Creek Twp, Fairfield, OH; Blausius, 65, Germany
Walburga, 65, Anebaugh Germany.⁵ Jacobus Blasius Schmelzer died on 14 June 1872 at Bremen, Fairfield, OH, at age 78.

     John Nepomuck Schmelzer married Gertrude (?). John Nepomuck Schmelzer was born in 1811 at Blessen, Germany.¹ He was the son of Jacobus Blasius Schmelzer and Maria Walburga Christ. John Nepomuck Schmelzer emigrated in 1840; settled in Fairfield County almost immediately after his arrival.¹ He appeared on the census of 1850 at Dwelling 102, Auburn Twp, Fairfield, OH; Is this the match?
John, 27, Farmer, Germany
Catharine, 23, NY
Julia, 1, OH.² He was Shot his sister in law Barbara Schmelzer circa 27 April 1873 at near Bremen. He and Barbara Schorr were Shot by brother in law John Schmelzer as she was retrieving her cattle that John had penned up after they had wandered into his corn field. on 30 April 1873 at at Sacred Heard Rd & Rt. 664, near Bremen. John Nepomuck Schmelzer was *Newspaper account of John shooting Barbara Schorr*

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Another Bloody Affray

Sad Termination of a Family Quarrel
Article taken from the Lancaster Eagle May 8th 1873 on microfilm at the Ohio Historical Society, Columbus Ohio. Article is as written.

On the evening of the 30th of April 1873, a bloody tragedy was enacted near Bremen, in this county, which resulted in the death of Mrs. Barbara Schmelzer, by her brother-in-law, John Schmelzer. It appears from the testimony that the farms of the parties are separated by a creek, and neither party having a fence along the creek, cattle could easily pass from one to the other. Mrs. Schmelzer's cattle had been in the habit of breaking into John's fields, and on Wednesday last John impounded three of the widow's cows for trespassing, and in her efforts to reclaim them, she lost her life.

It appears that a bad feeling had existed between the parties for some time, and meddlesome neighbors were partially instrumental in bringing the matter to a focus.

The news of the terrible tragedy spread throughout the community and the wildest excitement prevailed, and John was bitterly denounced by the citizens. He was not arrested until Thursday morning, when he was taken by a constable from Bremen and brought to this city.

On Monday, he had a preliminary examination before Mayor Slough, which resulted in his being held to answer to the charge of murder in the first degree. His bond was fixed at $8,000, which he failed to give and was committed to jail.

A large crowd listened to the testimony and after the trial a great deal of sympathy was expressed for the deceased and family, and considerable indignation towards the defendant.

Mrs. Schmelzer left a grown son and several small children.

John has a wife and several children. He was born in Blessen, Germany, in 1811, immigrating to this country in 1840, and settling in the vicinity of his present home, almost immediately after his arrival. He is a rough, illiterate man, small of stature, bony and muscular, with a thin, emaciated countenance, but nothing in it to noticeably indicate a predominance of animal propensities, or to assimilate him with the common culprit, or a man of desperate and impious qualities. On the contrary, he seems like an inoffensive and harmless creature, and in his ignorance has but the faintest conception of the enormity of the deed he had perpetrated. He has always sustained the reputation of a hard working, frugal, industrious, through going farmer, and an honorable and upright citizen. However, at home, it is said, that his temper is subject to frequent and violent outbursts, and all coming in contact with him are compelled to bend before his unyielding and willful nature.

The following is the substance of the testimony given by the witnesses. Some of the parties had never been on the witness stand and were very much excited, and it was difficult to secure an intelligible or accurate report of their testimony:

Wuniwald Schmeltzer was the first witness called by the State. He stated that he had known John Schmeltzer for twenty-one years; were first cousins. Knew Barbara Schmeltzer for some time; she was married to my first cousin, Berton Schmeltzer and brother to John; Berton Schmeltzer (Jordon), died about 17 years ago. John lived on his farm about three miles from Bremen; had lived there 14 or 15 years. John lived on the west side of Rush Creek, and Barbara on the east side, on her own land; she had resided there about four years; was present when the difficulty occurred; Barbara's cow's had crossed the creek and got into John's field. Her boy came to my house about 8 o'clock in the evening; he went up to John and claimed the cows, when John told him that his mother must come. She sent Peter, her son, over to pay the damages. After John had refused to give up the cattle, Barbara went to his house, and told his wife that she was not to blame. His wife gave no reply, she then applied to John, when he told her she could not have the cows, and in reply to her claim of innocence made use of the very vulgar expression. Barbara and her son Peter came to my house in the evening, and myself, Peter and Barbara and my son Frank went over to John's gate, and called for him, and at first got no answer, but he finally came out, when Peter asked him for his cow. John said that Peter now claimed one of the cows, but before had said that they all belonged to his mother, and called Peter a d-d liar, Peter replied, calling him a liar. John repeated that he could not have the cows, and that Barbara must come. Peter then told Barbara what John said, and she went up, and said to him, "I did offer you damages." John replied, "you killed my brother and you want to kill me." She then said to me that we would now go and get the cows. I then went up to John and called him a hog-head, and told him he had no right to pen up these cows. He said I should go home, it was none of my business. We then went up the lane; did not see the cows; stable is south-west of the barn, and south of the road; house is about a rod north of the road; stable on the south side. John was near the stable all the time; the barn and stable are about two rods apart. Peter threw down two rails of the fence, and I threw down two, John said we should not go in, or he would shoot us. My son Frank said "if you shoot, we will shoot too." Frank then advised Barbara to go in, saying he would not dare to shoot her. John went and got his gun; had it in the barn. Did not notice him have a gun at any time; it was too dark for me to see. Barbara went up near the fence, and stopped about a minute; John said something, I could not understand, and I then heard the gun crack. Barbara ran a few steps and cried "I am shot; O, Lord, that hurts." I then told Frank to give me the gun, and I would shoot him. Frank gave me the gun and I went around to the gate to look for John. I went inside and met John who struck at me, and I struck at him, but did mot hit him. He said "don't come here, I will kill you." I then jumped back. John remained around the barn, and I went away. Barbara was near me when she was hit. I asked her where he had hit her, and she did not answer; she leaned against the fence. Peter then took her in his arms, and she soon expired. There was no one present but me and the boys. John did not offer any assistance. The gun was loaded with shot.

In reply to cross-examination witness stated that he heard John say that Barbara did not care anything for his brother. John's son came after she was dead. Louis got his express and hauled her home. The night was dark; it was a little cloudy. When Peter came to our house he had his gun; when we went to John's Frank carried the gun. John lives about half a mile from my house. Me and Barbara stood behind the smoke house while Peter talked to John. I received one shot in my arm; stood near Barbara when she was shot. Did not see a gun in John's hand. Peter 's gun was a rifle.

Peter Schmeltzer examined - Barbara was my mother; she was 47 years old. In the afternoon she came to me and said the cattle had crossed the creek and got into John's field. This occurred an hour before sunset. She asked what should be done. I told her to send one of the boys after them. One of the boys was watching the cattle. The creek runs between my mother's and John's land; it is about seven rods wide. The field was fenced, except along the creek; thought there were seven head of cattle. The field was part pasture and part wheat. Mother and the children waded through the creek after the cattle; she did not get them; and sent me after them, and told me to make it all right with John; he had penned up three and turned the rest into the road. Went to John's house and found him in the barn. He asked me whether it was right to try and break down a neighbor by pasturing stock on his farm. I replied that I did not. I then told him that mother had sent me for the cows, and he said I should not have them, and that mother must come for them. I had my gun with me, I then went to the creek, and told mother what he had said. She then waded through the creek, and we went back to John's. I went with her as far as the gate. She was told that he was at the barn. He was sent for, and came down. Mother asked him what had happened; I did not hear the answer; she said she would like to have the cows, and would pay the damages. John gave a vulgar reply, and said she should not have the cows or pay the damages. She then came out of the house, and went to Wuniwald's. When I started to John's, mother advised me not to take the gun; I replied that I might see something along the road to shoot muskrats or something else. It was a rifle, Mother had $71 with her. Wuniwald said there was no danger, that John would not shoot. I carried the gun part of the way and Frank part. When we arrived at John's there was a light burning, which was put out. I called five or six times at the gate, and then knocked at the door, but got no answer. I then started to get the cattle, and while passing the barn, heard someone walking inside. I called and John answered. I told him I wanted the cows, and he said I could not have them. I then told him I was going to let them out. He said I should go ahead, and he would see about it. I then again offered to pay him damages, and he repeated what he said before. I says John one of those cows is mine. He says you were here awhile ago, and you said all of those cows belonged to your mother. (can't read )could hear him following. He said "your mother killed my brother and she would like to break me down too." I then commenced tearing down the fence. Mother heard John's remarks and said "now boys that's enough, we will go and get those cows." Wuniwald, Frank and mother ran up to the fence and Wuniwald helped to tear down the fence. John said, if you don't stay back I will shoot you. Mother then stepped in between me and Wuniwald when he shot her. She said, "Oh! God! I am hurt!" she then started to run. I got some clubs and threw at John, and hit him twice. By this time I saw mother down beside the fence, and heard the blood run, and she was fainting. I took her in my arms and tried to get her to speak, but she could not; she died in about half an hour. We got John's boys to hitch up, and hauled her home. John remained inside of the fence until she was dead. His wife then came out and tried to take the gun from him; he said "no! no! I will get some more of them." His wife and little girl urged him to come in to the house. He said "No, I will load up and get some more of them." His three boys then came up and tried to take the gun from him, and said, "Father you have killed that poor woman." Did not hear him make any reply. He soon after went in the house. The shooting took place about two hours after dark. John was about a rod and a half from mother when he shot. Could see him. Could see, as it was moonlight. Could distinguish a woman from a man. Wuniwald said he had often heard John threaten to shoot, but thought there was no danger. Frank said to me, "You had better come back, he will shoot." Louie came up and said, "If Pete had been at home this would not have happened." We asked if he was drunk, and he said, "No, he was perfectly sober."

Answer to question by Mayor - Our cows have been in the habit of breaking into John's field; happened pretty often last year. Had been trouble about the matter before. Did not know of any other ill feeling existing.

Frank Schmeltzer examined - Was at home when Peter and his mother came. I was between 7 and 8 o'clock. Peter asked me to go, and see if we could get the cows. Father said we should not raise any fuss, but go and ask for the cattle. Mrs. S. asked father to go along. I carried the gun. Peter called for John when he arrived; then he tapped against the door, the lights were put out. After knocking and receiving no answer Peter started to let out the cattle. I told him to come back, which he did. I heard some one walking in the barn, which I thought, was John. He asked John for the cows, and offered the damage. I told John that here was the owner, and she came up, and we told her what was said. John said "you killed my brother and you would like to kill me." She replied "that's is enough." He then started to the barn and got the gun and stamped it on the ground; he then pulled the hammer back and says, "here goes," and shot. He then went up to the barn gate, and we got to throwing stones. I threw two or three and Peter Schmeltzer threw some. He then went down to the barn, and leaned against the barn. After the shot Mrs. Schmeltzer screamed. I then left. Saw him have the gun when he went into the barn, but had none when I first saw him. It was dark; he was about twenty feet from her when he shot. I threatened to shoot, if he did. There was some talk between me and Peter about the gun on the road over but do not remember what.

Cross - examination - Did not want to shoot John, but felt like doing so.

George Schorr, examined.-Am a brother of Barbara; was in bed when my wife heard the report of a gun. Soon Frank Schmeltzer came to my house, and informed me that John had shot my sister. I went to her home and felt her pulse and endeavored to arouse her, but found she was dead.

Mrs. Keller-Was called to Mrs. Schmeltzer's; got there between 10 and 11 o'clock; did not examine her wounds; helped to lay her out.

Dr. T. W. Evans, of Bremen, assisted Dr. Tom O. Edwards, J., in making a post mortem examination. Found posterior and inner surface of right thigh punctured with eighteen shot; the phemeral artery and phemeral vein were badly lacerated; the left thigh was punctured with seven shot. The phemeral vein and phemeral artery was nearly torn in two. The brain and body was in a healthy condition. Was of the opinion that either of the wounds would have produced death. The tearing of the phemeral artery would produce death in about twenty minutes. Had know defendant for about fifteen years; his pecuniary circumstances are good; he was worth about $12,000. Had no doubt as to death resulting from gunshot.

Dr Tom O. Edwards, Jr.-Stated that he had made a complete post mortem examination, and gave the particulars in detail. His testimony was substantially the same as that of Dr. Evans.

Brief remarks were made by Mr. Reeves, on the part of the State, and by Mr. Martin, counsel for defendant.

Under the Constitution of Ohio all offenses are bailable, except capital cases (that is cases punishable with the death penalty) when the proof is evident or the presumption great. On preliminary examination of a party accused of murder in the first degree, therefore, it is the duty of the examining magistrate to hold the accused entitled to be admitted to bail, unless the testimony shows a clear and plain or strongly presumptive case of murder in the first degree. If the magistrate has substantial and reasonable doubts, from the testimony, whether the offense is murder in the first degree, he cannot deny the accused the right, which the highest law of the land accords to him.

It requires only a probable case of murder in the first degree to make it the duty of the examining magistrate to hold the accused to answer to that offense.

There is, therefore, not the slightest legal inconsistency in holding a party to answer to the charge of murder in the first degree, and at the same time holding his right to be admitted to bail.

In the case against Schmeltzer, because of testimony tending to show provocation to anger and hot blood, the Mayor had doubts as to the grade of the homicide, and, therefore, decided that the defendant ought not to be excluded from bail.

*John N Schmelzer was sentenced to 10 years hard labor and sent to the Ohio State Penitentiary on December 5, 1873 for manslaughter. His prison records can be found at the Ohio Historical Society, Columbus Ohio (71 N). John was pardoned after he served 4 years of his sentence because of his wife's illness and requests made by the jury.

Prison record #9650
John Schmelzer
Age 57
Education-No English
Statement of property - 160 acres
Wife-Gertrude
Children-6-----Lewis, Philip, John, *Julia, Mary, Caroline
Mother-
Brothers- Leopold, Anson, & Otto
Height 5'7 ½"
Eyes- Blue
Hair- Brown and Grey
Complexion- Common
General Appearance- Medium broad forehead, eyes sunken and close, thick straight nose, ears lie back, high cheek bones, heavy jaw, rugged face, stoops, broken down.

*This account was found in the Lancaster Eagle, May 8th 1873 at the Ohio Historical Society.

*Complete trial record in the Lancaster paper microfilm section Lancaster Library, Lancaster, Ohio.
on 30 April 1873.^3,1 He was Preliminary hearing before Mayor Slough resulted in charge of murder in the first degree. Bond fixed at $8,000. on 5 May 1873.¹ He was found guilty of manslaughter. He served 8 of a 12 year sentence and was paroled for good behavior. on 3 June 1873 at Indicted for murder. He died in 1893.

     Her married name was Schmelzer. Mary M Bash married Peter Alphons Schmelzer, son of Jordan Schmelzer and Barbara Schorr. Mary M Bash was born on 27 May 1853. She and Peter Alphons Schmelzer appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Dwelling 193, Marion Twp, Hocking, OH; Peter A Schmeltzer, Farmer, OH, Prussia?, Prussia?
Mary M., 27, Wife, OH, France, ??
Marg (Marz?, Mary?) E., 5, Dau, OH OH OH
She may be Marz or Mary
Thomas C?, 4, Son, OH OH OH
Mary (Marg?) M., 1, Dau, OH OH OH
Kelenbarger, George J, Bro, 20, OH OH OH
Kelenbarger, Augustine, 12, Bro, OH OH OH

Note next door is Peter's brother Anthony who married Mary's sister Margaret, along with George and Gus' brother Joseph.¹ Mary M Bash died on 5 February 1931 at age 77.

     Rose Schmelzer was the daughter of Peter Alphons Schmelzer and Mary M Bash. Rose Schmelzer died at Died in infancy.

     Alphonso Schmelzer was the son of Peter Alphons Schmelzer and Mary M Bash. Alphonso Schmelzer died at Died in infancy.

     John Funk married Lydia E Stemen, daughter of Noah M Stemen and Maria Keller, circa 1870. John Funk and Lydia E Stemen were (an unknown value). John Funk died circa 1883.

     Maggie Funk died; Verla believes she died as a result of falling out of a Cherry tree.¹ Her married name was Kellenbarger. She married Joseph Kellenbarger, son of * Joseph Kellenbarger and Barbara Schorr. Maggie Funk was born circa 1863. She was the daughter of John Funk and Lydia E Stemen. As of after 1896,her married name was Miller.

     Jerome Kellenbarger lived at Hocking, OH; Enterprise, Hocking, Ohio
Ewing, Hocking, Ohio
Falls, Hocking, Ohio
Gore, Hocking, Ohio
Greendale, Hocking, Ohio
Ilesboro, Hocking, Ohio
Logan, Hocking, Ohio
Marion, Hocking, Ohio
Maxville, Hocking, Ohio
Maysville, Hocking, Ohio
Monday Creek, Hocking, Ohio
Mount Pleasant, Hocking, Ohio
Mt Pleasant, Hocking, Ohio
North Hills, Hocking, Ohio
South Logan, Hocking, Ohio
Washington, Hocking, Ohio
Webb Summit, Hocking, Ohio
West Logan, Hocking, Ohio.¹

He married Elizabeth (?).² Jerome Kellenbarger was born on 4 May 1893.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Kellenbarger and Maggie Funk. Jerome Kellenbarger began military service on 14 June 1917 at Logan, Hocking, OH.³ He ended military service on 1 February 1919; Name: Jerome Kellenbarger
Serial Number: 1530095
Race: W
Residence: Logan, O.
Enlistment Division: National Guard
Enlistment Location: Logan, O.
Enlistment Date: 14 Jun 1917
Birth Place: Bremen, O.
Birth Date / Age: 24 1/12 Years
Assigns Comment: Co G 7 Infantry ONG (Co G 148 Infantry) to Discharge Private Meuse-Argonne; Defensive Sector. Wounded In Action slightly 27 Sept 1918. American Expeditionary Forces 22 June 1918 to 20 Jan 1919. Honorable discharge 1 Feb 1919.
Volume #: 9.³ He died in April 1971 at age 77.^1,2 He was buried in April 1971 at Logan, OH.²

     Sylvester Kellenbarger was the son of Joseph Kellenbarger and Maggie Funk. Sylvester Kellenbarger died; Dwight tells: Sylvester went to work down at the brick plant in logan one day. His mother was out hanging up the clothes down the hill [in view of the plant]. He came out, waved to his mother, went back in the plant and fell in the _____ and died. Was killed his first day at work.

     Her married name was Kellenbarger. Anna Savoy was born in 1868.¹ She married August (Gus) Kellenbarger, son of * Joseph Kellenbarger and Barbara Schorr, circa 1894.² Anna Savoy appeared on the census of 10 September 1930 in the household of August (Gus) Kellenbarger at 375 Freimer? St., Logan, Hocking, OH; Augustus, 61, OH Ger Ger, Contractor-Homes
Anna, 61, OH OH Ger. Anna Savoy died in 1933.¹ She was buried in 1933 at Logan, OH.¹

     Her married name was Kellenbarger. Minnie (?) was born in 1870.¹ She married August (Gus) Kellenbarger, son of * Joseph Kellenbarger and Barbara Schorr, after 1933. Minnie (?) died in 1950.¹ She was buried in 1950 at Logan, OH.¹

     Rebecca Kellenbarger was the daughter of * George J Kellenbarger and Lydia E Stemen. Rebecca Kellenbarger died at Died in infancy.

     Rebecca Kellenbarger was the daughter of Malachi P Kellenbarger and Ida F Walker. Rebecca Kellenbarger died at Died in infancy.

     Her married name was Schmelzer. Gertrude (?) married John Nepomuck Schmelzer, son of Jacobus Blasius Schmelzer and Maria Walburga Christ. Gertrude (?) was born circa 1826. She died on 3 December 1885.

     Her married name was Kellenbarger. Lillian M (?) married Lawrence M Kellenbarger, son of John A Kellenbarger and Agnes (Lydia?)E. Metzger. Lillian M (?) was born on 18 July 1918. She died on 24 May 1977 at age 58.

     Her married name was Finnen. Alice E King was born on 17 June 1887.^2,3 She married Charles Ross Finnen, son of Michael Finnen and Elizabeth C. Sweeney, in 1914 at Perry, OH.^4,5 Alice E King lived in 1963 at Perry, OH.⁶ She died on 29 October 1963 at Nelsonville, Athens, OH, at age 76; Vol 17430, Cert 72962.^2,6 She was buried on 2 November 1963 at New Lexington Cemetery; Lot 4.5, Ward 13, Space 0.⁷

     Noah M Stemen was born on 29 December 1826 at Fairfield, OH.¹ He was the son of John Stemen and Catharine Mericle or Maricle. Noah M Stemen married Maria Keller, daughter of Jacob Keller and Maria Anna (Polly) Roush, on 18 March 1847.¹ Noah M Stemen appeared on the census of 4 September 1850 at Dwelling 90, Auburn Twp, Fairfield, OH; Noah, 25, Blacksmith, $600, OH
Maria, 26, PA
Wm., 2, OH
George Black, 21, Blacksmith, OH

Next to Noah's parents on one side and
apparently Maria's parents (Jacob & M. A.) and siblings on the other.² He and Maria Keller appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Dwelling 2, Rush Creek, Fairfield, OH; Noah, 34, Blacksmith, $3000, $300, OH
Maria, 35, OH
William, 12, OH
Lydia, 9, OH
Catharine, 3, OH

Again this family lives next to Jacob Keller. Assume this to be Maria's father.

Living within 6 households are FUNK, including John, likely future husband of Lydia Stemen, KELLER and ELDER.³ Noah M Stemen died on 26 May 1866 at Fairfield, OH, at age 39. He was buried after 26 May 1866 at Bethel Cemetery, Fairfield, OH.¹

     Her married name was Stemen. Maria Keller was born on 6 October 1824 at PA; or is it OH? RJ. She was the daughter of Jacob Keller and Maria Anna (Polly) Roush.¹ Maria Keller was a witness when Jacob Keller was moved to Wayne Co., OH. (In 1803 Wayne Co., OH became Wayne Co., MI) circa 1827 at Wayne, OH. Maria Keller was a witness when Jacob Keller was Moved to Fairfield Co. Some family says he was in Franklin Co. before coming to Fairfield. in 1837 at Fairfield, OH.² Maria Keller married Noah M Stemen, son of John Stemen and Catharine Mericle or Maricle, on 18 March 1847.² Maria Keller appeared on the census of 4 September 1850 in the household of Noah M Stemen at Dwelling 90, Auburn Twp, Fairfield, OH; Noah, 25, Blacksmith, $600, OH
Maria, 26, PA
Wm., 2, OH
George Black, 21, Blacksmith, OH

Next to Noah's parents on one side and
apparently Maria's parents (Jacob & M. A.) and siblings on the other.³ Maria Keller and Noah M Stemen appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Dwelling 2, Rush Creek, Fairfield, OH; Noah, 34, Blacksmith, $3000, $300, OH
Maria, 35, OH
William, 12, OH
Lydia, 9, OH
Catharine, 3, OH

Again this family lives next to Jacob Keller. Assume this to be Maria's father.

Living within 6 households are FUNK, including John, likely future husband of Lydia Stemen, KELLER and ELDER.⁴ Maria Keller witnessed the death of Noah M Stemen on 26 May 1866 at Fairfield, OH. Maria Keller appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Jacob Keller at Mansfield, Richland, OH; The only Jacob Keller age 70 in Ohio is in Mansfield, Richland County:
Jacob, 70, PA
Mary, 70, PA
...is this he and daughter?
Maria Keller was took care of her father in years of 1871/ 72, was paid for this care by George Keller & Stephen Grove, administrator's of the estate of Jacob Keller. between 1871 and 1872.⁵ She died on 19 February 1902 at age 77. She was buried after 19 February 1902 at Sugar Hill or Bethel, Fairfield, OH; *** Which one is it?²

     John Stemen Henry Stemen first saw the light of this world in Pennsylvania, May 26th, 1775, and moved with his parents to Virginia, where he was married to Mary Beery, a daughter of Nicholas Beery. She was born September 4th, 1775.

After their marriage they moved back to Red Stone, Pa. and in 1803 concluded to follow the fashion of the family and go west. He came to Fairfield Co., Ohio, near where the town of Bremen now lies. We learn from the history of Fairfield Co., that Henry Stemen was one of the original settlers of the county. He went to work in the woods and cleared a portion of land on what the city of Lancaster now stands. We learn from the same history that in these troublesome times when men were more accustomed to the howl of the wolf and the yell of the Indian than to the cherry sound of the gospel, and while he was still endeavoring to clear up a farm and support his large family, that in 1809, or six years after moving into the county, he was called to the ministry. In 1820 he was ordained to the office of Bishop in the Church of Christ. Rev. Henry Stemen was the father of 13 children. He died at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 22 days, he was sick but a short time, his disease being malaria fever, he died August 19, 1855.

Sources:
Title: Sugar Creek Twp., Allen Co., Ohio Census, 1850
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Census
Page: 632, #1183
Archive Record by Mary Miller Gordon
History of Stemen Family pub. 1881
"Biographical History of Allen County"
HISTORY OF THE STEMEN FAMILY, 1881, pg 15
BEERY FAMILY HISTORY, William Beery & Judith Garber, 1957, pg 76. He He had 5 children - 4 sons and 1 daughter

Source: History of the Stemen Family, May 28th, 1881.
He was born on 25 October 1796 at Rockingham, VA.¹ He was the son of Henry Stemen and Mary Beery. John Stemen married Catharine Mericle or Maricle on 30 December 1821 at Fairfield, OH. John Stemen and Catharine Mericle or Maricle appeared on the census of 4 September 1850 at Dwelling 91, Auburn Twp, Fairfield, OH; John, 53, Farmer, $2800, VA
Catharine, 47, VA
Solomon, 27, Laborer, $300, OH
Salomi, 17, OH
Aaron, 10, OH.² John Stemen and Catharine Mericle or Maricle appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Dwelling 5, Rush Creek, Fairfield, OH; John, 63, Farmer, 4800, 1200, VA
Catharine, 56, VA
Sarah, 25, OH
Aaron, 18, OH.³ John Stemen died on 27 May 1866 at Fairfield, OH, at age 69. He (an unknown value) on 16 January 1881 at other source death date..

     Catharine Mericle or Maricle was buried at Bethel Cemetery. Her married name was Stemen. She was born on 11 July 1803 at VA. She married John Stemen, son of Henry Stemen and Mary Beery, on 30 December 1821 at Fairfield, OH. Catharine Mericle or Maricle and John Stemen appeared on the census of 4 September 1850 at Dwelling 91, Auburn Twp, Fairfield, OH; John, 53, Farmer, $2800, VA
Catharine, 47, VA
Solomon, 27, Laborer, $300, OH
Salomi, 17, OH
Aaron, 10, OH.¹ Catharine Mericle or Maricle and John Stemen appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Dwelling 5, Rush Creek, Fairfield, OH; John, 63, Farmer, 4800, 1200, VA
Catharine, 56, VA
Sarah, 25, OH
Aaron, 18, OH.² Catharine Mericle or Maricle died on 2 May 1885 at Fairfield, OH, at age 81.

     Henry Stemen was (an unknown value) at Mennonite Bishop. He Multiple Stemen-Berry Marriages. He was born on 26 May 1775 at Lancaster or Greene, PA. He was the son of Christian Stehmann and Hannah Barin or Bear. Henry Stemen married Mary Beery in 1794 at Rockingham, VA. Henry Stemen Came from Virginia and settled on Raccoon Creek 5 miles east of Lancaster in 1803. After he married, moved back to Redstone, PA and in 1803 went to Fairfield County where he was one of the original settlers. In 1820 he was ordained to the office of Bishop in the Church of Christ.

Source: History of the Stemen Family, May 28th, 1881
in 1803. He died on 19 August 1855 at Fairfield, OH, at age 80.

     Her married name was Stemen. Mary Beery was born on 4 September 1775 at York or Rockingham, PA or VA. She married Henry Stemen, son of Christian Stehmann and Hannah Barin or Bear, in 1794 at Rockingham, VA. Mary Beery died on 23 August 1844 at Fairfield or Sugarcreek, Allen, OH, at age 68.

      Christian Stehmann was also known as Stehman,Stemen,Steinman,Stoneman. He was buried at Salem Mennonite Cem. N. of Elida, Allen Co, OH. Row 11 Graves 20-21. He was born on 28 May 1747 at Redstone, Fayette, PA; Archive Record by Mary Miller Gordon History of Stemen Family pub. 1881Stemen Family Bible, in care of Lima, Allen County Museum. He was the son of Christian Steinman or Stoneman and Elizabeth Kauffman. Christian Stehmann married Hannah Barin or Bear on 1 April 1770 at Red Stone, PA. Christian Stehmann died on 28 August 1844 at Elida, Allen, OH, at age 97.

     Hannah Barin or Bear was buried at Stewart Cemetery, Fairfield, OH; She is apparently the only Stemen buried here. Her married name was Stehmann. She was born on 18 April 1750; Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage, January 1987:

Born in Redstone, Fayette Co., PA; in 1780 lived in Rockingham County, VA, moved back to Fayette Co. In 1803 moved to Fairfield Co., Ohio.

She married Christian Stehmann, son of Christian Steinman or Stoneman and Elizabeth Kauffman, on 1 April 1770 at Red Stone, PA. Hannah Barin or Bear died on 15 July 1834 at Fairfield, OH, at age 84.

     Christian Steinman or Stoneman married Elizabeth Kauffman. Christian Steinman or Stoneman was born in 1696 at Germany. He was the son of Joseph Steinman or Stoneman. Christian Steinman or Stoneman died on 9 January 1755.

     Elizabeth Kauffman married Christian Steinman or Stoneman, son of Joseph Steinman or Stoneman. Her married name was Steinman. Elizabeth Kauffman was born circa 1710.