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Notes for Elizabeth Green: A widow in the 1880 census. Benjamin, her son age 20, living with her his occupation, farming. Delaware Gazette April 29, 1892............." Peachblow.. Mrs. G.W. Stover, who has been sick for the past six years, departed this life Wednesday, April 20. the funeral from the E. U. B. Church on Friday, conducted by Rev. Creighton of Westerville. She leaves four children." From her obituary............"Mrs. Elizabeth Stover, widow of Geo. W. Stover, a former well known business man in Berlin and Orange Townships, died at the home of her daughter, Mr. John Conklin, near Peachblow, where she had been lately removed, Wednesday evening April 20th, 1892. The deceased was born in Licking County January 28, 1830. In early years she united with the United Brethren Church, and remained a faithful member until death. She had been a widow for a few days over twelve years, most of which time she had occupied her house by herself, living close to one daughter and near the others by whom she was most tenderly cared for. She had suffered severely during the past few years of her life. She leaves three daughters, and one son as follows: Mrs. John Conklin and Mrs. Charles Rust of Peachblow, Mrs. Thomas Griffith of West Berlin and B.F. Stover and nine grandchildren to whom she bequeaths the valuable legacy of good name and a life well spent. By request, the funeral Sermon was preached by Rev. Creighton, Westerville, her former pastor from Ex. 33 chapter 14 verse 'My presence shall go with Thee and I will give Thee rest'. During the last week of her life her two sisters, Mrs. Ault and Mrs. Rhodes, of Licking County were with her. She will be buried beside her husband in the Peachblow yard, a part of the home farm and very near where they had lived and raised their family, and where they had together often professed their faith in God and His Holy Spirit. |
| i. | Maria Melissa Stover, born 09 Apr 1853 in Etna Twp., Licking County, Ohio; died 14 Apr 1926 in Stratford, Delaware, Ohio; married John Conklin 28 Dec 1869 in Delaware County , Ohio; born 17 Aug 1846 in Hartford, Licking County, Ohio; died 09 May 1902 in Berlin Twp., Delaware County, Ohio18. |
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Notes for Maria Melissa Stover: Married at the age of 16. In the 1920 census, Melissa, a widow, was living with Charles and Ellen Rust. Delaware Gazette April, 1926..." Mrs. Maria M. Conklin died on Wednesday morning at four o'clock at her home in Stratford. She had been in failing health for several months. She came to Delaware County with her parents in 1856 and had lived in Stratford for twelve years. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Stratford M.E. Church in charge of Rev. A. Orr and Reverend Shaw. Burial will be made in Oak Grove cemetery." |
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More About Maria Melissa Stover: Baptism: 1866, By Rev. H.K. Berry Burial: 16 Apr 1926, Oak Grove Cemetery Cause of Death: Heart Disease19 Death Certificate: 14 Apr 1926, OHS #23281 Funeral Home: 14 Apr 1926, Stratford Methodist Church Informant: 14 Apr 1926, Ashton Conklin Religion: Feb 1865, Received as Member Peachblow Church |
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Notes for John Conklin: John was born in Licking County and brought to Orange Twp,, Delaware County at an early age. He was dedicated to the church founded by his wife's father, G.W. Stover. He taught music to the church members, using a blackboard. Hymnals used in the church had no written music. He served in the Civil War. Enlisting at the age of 18, on March 7, 1864 as a private in The Ohio First Cavalry, and later, Company C, Fifth Independent Cavalry, which was later merged with the Thirteenth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. He was discharged March 25, 1865, and spent the rest of his life as a farmer. He was the accessor for several years, reporting deaths in Berlin Township. 1880 census..........Berlin Twp. farmer. The Delaware Gazette 5/9/1902....."Mr. Conklin was a man whose character and influence were far reaching with his wide circle of friends in Delaware County.. He had been in failing health since last fall, and seriously ill for two weeks previous to his death which was the result of Bright's disease." Delaware Gazette, May 14, 1902, Peachblow "The funeral of John Conklin at this place on last Sunday afternoon was the largest funeral that has been held here in a number of years." Delaware Journal Herald, Memorial ....."John Conklin was born near Hartford, Licking County, Ohio August 17, 1846; was called home May 5, 1902, being a pilgrim of earth for 55 years, 8 months, and 22 days. Mr. Conklin was married to Malissa Stover Dec. 28, 1869, who has ever been a faithful and loving companion. This happy home was blessed with five children. Matthew Conklin, a loving Christian son, passed to his reward eight years ago. Father and mother, one son, one brother, and two sisters have preceded the deceased into life hear after. Brother Conklin leaves to mourn his loss; a companion, four children, three brothers, three sisters and many friends. In January, 1870, the deceased gave his heart to the Lord and joined the Church of the U.B. at Peachblow. Since that time, Brother Conklin has been a strong pillar in the church. He was a man who could be relied on to do his part. Was always a liberal supporter and his place in Sunday school and church was rarely vacant except in case of sickness. His home has always been open to God's servants, and they always found a royal welcome by his friends. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the 5th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry and rendered efficient Service for the cause of freedom. It is more than likely that during this period of his life, the seeds of an early death were sown. In the home, Brother Conklin was a faithful, loving husband and a kind and indulgent father. His family was very dear to him and he was anxious about the success of them all. His neighbors knew him as one always ready to accommodate them in any way he could. His straightforward integrity, frankness, and wholehearted honesty has made him many friends. The rich hope he possessed has bloomed into mortality. He is at rest, his warfare is over He rests sweetly on the evergreen shore. His fragrant life shall be missed in the home, the church, and neighborhood. But our loss is his eternal gain. Soldier of the cross farewell til we meet in the morning of eternal light." |
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More About John Conklin: Baptism: 13 Jun 1880, Peachblow Church Burial: 11 May 1902, Oak Grove Cemetery Cause of Death: Cancer of the eye and Bright's disease20 Census: 1880, Berlin, Delaware, OHio Occupation: Farmer Religion: Jan 1870, Received as Member Peachblow Church |
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More About John Conklin and Maria Stover: Marriage: 28 Dec 1869, Delaware County , Ohio |
| 3 | ii. | Mary Ellen Stover, born 13 Jan 1855 in Etna Twp., Licking County, Ohio; died 09 Sep 1932 in Berlin Twp., Delaware, Ohio; married Charles Melvin Rust 07 Oct 1871 in Berlin Township, Delaware County, Ohio. | ||
| iii. | Benjamin F. Stover, born 11 Aug 1859 in Berlin Twp., Delaware County, Ohio; died 31 Aug 1930 in Berlin Twp., Delaware, Ohio; married Ethel (Ethie) Williams 09 Jan 1884 in Delaware, Ohio; born 22 Aug 1864 in Delaware County, Ohio; died 01 Jun 1944 in Delaware, Ohio. |
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Notes for Benjamin F. Stover: Mattie (Haas) told me that she can remember when Ben Stover died and his corpse was in his house in Delaware. Where the Kroger store used to be on S. Sandusky St. (not where the S. Sandusky St. store is now but where the first one was). She said she was a little girl and was hardly as tall as the casket. She said she remembers it was the first corpse she had ever seen. Newark Advocate of Sept. 2, 1930.......Delaware...."Benjamin F. Stover died at his home after a lingering illness." Apparently the Stover's were still well known in Licking County seventy years after George moved to Delaware County. |
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More About Benjamin F. Stover: Burial: 02 Sep 1930, Oak Grove Cemetery Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemmorhage21 Death Certificate: 31 Aug 1930, OHS #47483 Funeral Home: 31 Aug 1930, H.E. Clevenger Informant: 31 Aug 1930, Mrs. Ethel Stover Occupation: Farmer |
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Notes for Ethel (Ethie) Williams: 1880 census......six year old Ethie living in John and Ann Foster (her grandparents) home in Genoa Township Delaware Gazette......." Mrs. Ethie Stover died Thursday morning at 2:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rollin Jacobus, South Sandusky Street. Mrs. Stover had been in failing health for a year and death followed a stroke. The deceased was a member of the Berlin-Delaware Club. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock in the Robinson-Brackney Funeral Home. Burial will be made in Oak Grove Cemetery." |
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More About Ethel (Ethie) Williams: Burial: 03 Jun 1944, Oak Grove Cemetery Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemmorhage/chronic nephritis21 Census: 1880, Genoa Twp. Death Certificate: 01 Jun 1944, OHS #37482 Funeral Home: 01 Jun 1944, Robinson-Brackney Funeral Home Informant: 01 Jun 1944, Mrs. Rollin Jacobus |
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More About Benjamin Stover and Ethel Williams: Marriage: 09 Jan 1884, Delaware, Ohio |
| iv. | Mattie A. Stover, born 20 Apr 1864 in Berlin Twp., Delaware County, Ohio; died 24 Mar 1924 in Berlin Twp., Delaware, Ohio; married Thomas Griffith 02 Oct 1879 in Delaware, Ohio; born 20 Jun 1859 in Belin Twp., Delaware County, Ohio; died 04 Feb 1923 in Belin Twp., Delaware County, Ohio. |
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Notes for Mattie A. Stover: Married at the age of 15 . She was called Samantha in her fathers estate settlement. Mantie is written on her marriage record. Delaware Gazette, March 24, 1924......." Mrs. Mattie A Griffith died at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at her home in Berlin Twp. after an illness extending over eight months. She was born April 20, 1864 in Berlin township. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H.O. Durfey at home; one son, Floyd Griffith of Berlin; one brother, B.F. Stover of Berlin township; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Rust of Berlin and Malissa Conklin of Stratford. She was a member of West Berlin Presbyterian Church where services will be held in charge of Revs. C.M. Rohrbaugh and E.M. Page Friday morning at 10 o'clock and burial at Oak Grove cemetery." "OBITUARY....Mrs. Mattie A. Griffith...........Mattie A., youngest child of George W. and Elizabeth (Green) Stover, was born in Berlin township, Delaware county, Ohio on April 20, 1863. She departed this life March 25, 1924, aged 60 years, 11 months, and five days. She spent her girlhood on the farm with her parents and on October 2, 1879 was married to Thomas Griffith. To this union were born three children, Elsie who preceded her parents to the Better World, Floyd and Marie. Soon after their marriage they purchased the house and farm where they spent their lives, each striving to do the thing that pleased the other and so they worked, adding this thing and that until they achieved their early dream of a home. She was a real homemaker. Her delight was supreme when friends came to call or to visit, and the friend or stranger never left her home hungry. Her whole aim in life was to do good. With her husband she united with the West Berlin Presbyterian Church of which she has been a faithful member for nearly 40 years. She never recovered from the shock occasioned by the sudden death of her husband, little more than a year ago, and frequently expressed a desire to be with him. She leaves to mourn, one son, Floyd, one daughter, Marie, three grandchildren, one brother and two sisters, besides numerous other relatives." |
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More About Mattie A. Stover: Burial: 27 Mar 1924, Oak Grove Cemetery Cause of Death: Uremic Poisoning/ Chronic Bright's disease21 Church: West Berlin Presbyterian Death Certificate: 24 Mar 1924, OHS #14644 Funeral: 27 Mar 1924, Rev. A. Orr & Rev. Shaw Funeral Home: 24 Mar 1924, Clevenger Funeral Home Informant: 24 Mar 1924, Floyd Griffith |
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Notes for Thomas Griffith: Delaware Gazette Feb. 5, 1923......." Thomas Griffith, aged 63 years died Sunday at his home in Berlin. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mattie Griffith; one daughter, Mrs. Howard Durfey, at home; and one son, Floyd Griffith. Mr. Griffith was a member of the West Berlin Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at the church at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning conducted by Rev. Mr. Ruhrbaugh. Burial will be made in Oak Grove Cemetery." Delaware Gazette Feb. 7, 1923......."Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Griffith were held at the West Berlin Presbyterian Church at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning conducted by Rev. Mr. Rohrbaugh and Rev. Mr. Bingham. Hymns "Face to Face' and "He is so Precious to Me' were read by Mr. Bingham. Pallbearers were Messrs. O.A. Griffith, George McNamara, Thomas McNamara, John James and Walter James. Burial was made in Oak Grove cemetery." 1880 census........Berlin Twp., Farmer. Sarah Pepper, servant in the household. 1900 census........Berlin Twp., farmer, 3 children 1910 census........same location, 2 children in the household. |
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More About Thomas Griffith: Burial: 07 Feb 1923, Oak Grove Cemetery Cause of Death: Cancer of bowels/ Bright's Disease21 Death Certificate: 02 Feb 1923, OHS #9753 Funeral: 07 Feb 1923, Rev. Ruhrbaugh Funeral Home: 04 Feb 1923, Morrison-Clevinger Informant: 04 Feb 1923, Floyd Griffith Occupation: Farmer Religion: West Berlin Presbyterian Church |
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More About Thomas Griffith and Mattie Stover: Marriage: 02 Oct 1879, Delaware, Ohio |