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Descendants of George W. Stover

Generation No. 2


2. MARIA MELISSA3 STOVER (GEORGE W.2, BENJAMIN1) was born 09 Apr 1853 in Etna Twp., Licking County, Ohio, and died 14 Apr 1926 in Stratford, Delaware, Ohio. She married JOHN CONKLIN 28 Dec 1869 in Delaware County , Ohio, son of MATTHEW CONKLIN and EUNICE VERBRIKE. He was born 17 Aug 1846 in Hartford, Licking County, Ohio, and died 09 May 1902 in Berlin Twp., Delaware County, Ohio1.

Notes for M
ARIA 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."

More About M
ARIA MELISSA STOVER:
Baptism: 1866, By Rev. H.K. Berry
Burial: 16 Apr 1926, Oak Grove Cemetery
Cause of Death: Heart Disease2
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

Notes for J
OHN 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."

More About J
OHN CONKLIN:
Baptism: 13 Jun 1880, Peachblow Church
Burial: 11 May 1902, Oak Grove Cemetery
Cause of Death: Cancer of the eye and Bright's disease3
Census: 1880, Berlin, Delaware, OHio
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Jan 1870, Received as Member Peachblow Church
     
Children of M
ARIA STOVER and JOHN CONKLIN are:
  i.   ASHTON STOVER4 CONKLIN, b. 19 Oct 1870, Berlin Twp., Delaware, OHio/Delaware Co., OH; d. 27 Nov 1935, Stratford Rd., Delaware County, Ohio; m. LOMA E. (SALOME) OWEN, Oct 1901; b. 27 Nov 1875, Ohio; d. 15 Feb 1958, Delaware, Ohio.
  Notes for ASHTON STOVER CONKLIN:
Del. Co. History....."Ashton Conklin was educated in Berlin Township, where he subsequently taught school for six years. In 1894, he moved to Delaware and accepted the position of deputy county clerk, in which he continued until June, 1898, when he began work for the Deposit Banking Company as bookkeeper. In 1900, he was elected assistant cashier and served in that capacity until he assumed the duties of county auditor, to which position he was elected in the fall of 1904. April 1, 1908, he resumed his position at the Deposit Banking Company. He was a Republican and kept active in that party. He was a Mason and a member of the Knights of Pythias."

Marion Star, November 29, 1935....."FORMER DELAWARE BANKER IS DEAD......... The funeral of Ashton Stover Conklin, 65 year old former Delaware banker who died Wednesday, was conducted this afternoon at the William Street M.E. Church. Burial was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Mr. Conklin never recovered from a heart attack suffered November 19 while attending a Rotary Club luncheon. For six years Mr. Conklin was president of the now closed Deposit Banking Company. At the time of his death, he was vice president of the board of directors of the People's Building and Loan Company of Delaware."

Delaware Gazette........"IN MEMORIAM......The untimely death of Ashton S. Conklin on November 27th, 1935 deprived t he Board of Directors of the Peoples Building and Loan Company of one of its most valuable members, and the institution of its Vice-President.
Mr. Conklin had served on the Board for a little over sixteen continuous years, and had been Vice-President since October, 1931. In all this service, he had devoted his energy and time to the growth, development and preservation of the company, having a particular conscientious conception of the trusteeship confided in him by the depositors and shareholders.
Mr. Conklin's wide acquaintance with the people of the city and county, and his unusual conception of the value of the real estate of both made his judgement most valuable to the other members of the Board.
Of the most friendly and pleasant personality, and yet with the courage of his convictions and a conscientious concept of duty, his counsel and judgement came to be earnestly sought and thoroughly relied on by his fellow members of the Board.
In the death of Ashton S. Conklin, this institution has lost one of its most valuable members, the city one of its foremost citizens, his wife a kind and indulgent husband, and the community an obliging and generous neighbor and friend. We join with all in a realization of our common loss.
THE PEOPLES BUILDING AND LOAN COMPANY"



The 1900 census has Ashton and Frank R. Conklin boarding in the home of Henry ? Perfect at 196 Union Street in Delaware. Ashton a clerk in a bank, Frank a postal clerk.
In 1910, Ashton and Loma are living at 20 East Central Ave., Delaware, Ward 3; Occupation bank cashier. Loma, a singer. Married 8 years, no children.

In 1920, living on Stratford Road, they have a foster daughter, Eulalia Atha ?; sister-in-law, Ilo Owen Russell; and nephew, Horace Owen living in the same house. Ilo is a bookkeeper in a bank, probably the Deposit Bank, where Ashton was Cashier at the time.

The census of 1930 has them living next to Loma's parents, Horace and Rosetta Owen on the Columbus Road. Ashton a bank official, Horace Owen a retired merchant.

Marion Star, 6/5/1909....."Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Conklin of Delaware were guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Russell."



  More About ASHTON STOVER CONKLIN:
Burial: 29 Nov 1935, Oak Grove Cemetery
Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemmorhage4
Death Certificate: 27 Nov 1935, OHS #7965/65710
Funeral Home: 27 Nov 1935, Brackney- Whiting
Informant: 27 Nov 1935, Carroll Conklin
Medical Information: Hypertension

  Notes for LOMA E. (SALOME) OWEN:
Delaware Gazette.........."Mrs. Loma Owen Conklin, 81, of 46 W. Winter Street, died suddenly Saturday afternoon of a heart attack. She was a native of Delaware County and spent her entire life here. Mrs. Conklin was a prominent concert singer in central Ohio prior to 1928 when illness stopped her career. She had appeared with Billy Sunday. Mrs. Conklin had studied voice at Ohio Wesleyan and in Chicago. She sang for fourteen years in the choir at William Street Church, and also sang at East Broad Street Church in Columbus. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she was active in the women's association. She also was a member of the Olentangy Club; a charter member of the Women's Music Club; and was currently on the Children's Home Board where she had served for many years. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ilo McCarty, with whom she made her home. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the McKee Funeral Home by the Rev. Louis E. Campbell. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery."

Lima News, May 11, 1912."The new pipe organ installed in Trinity Methodist Church at a cost of $6000, was formerly dedicated last night. Prof. Edward Young Mason, instructor in the teaching of organ music in the Ohio Wesleyan University was in charge. He was assisted by Mrs. Loma Owen Conklin, soprano soloist and Mrs. Pearl-Leas, reader, both women are members of the faculty of the university at Delaware......................Mrs. Conklin aided in showing off the instrument and the power thereof, to say nothing of the delight rendered the audience by her beautiful voice. She was heard here earlier in the season at Memorial Hall in the Rodeheaver Concert."

  More About LOMA E. (SALOME) OWEN:
Burial: 18 Feb 1958, Oak Grove Cemetery
Death Certificate: Vol. 15314/ Cert 10201

  ii.   GEORGE MATTHEW CONKLIN, b. 16 Jul 1873, Berlin Twp., Delaware, County, Ohio/Delaware Co., OH; d. 01 Jun 1894, Berlin Township, Delaware, County, Ohio5.
  Notes for GEORGE MATTHEW CONKLIN:
Delaware Gazette, May 31,1884....."G.M. Conklin is lying in a very critical condition at this writing, with no hopes of recovery."

Delaware Gazette, June 7, 1894......." G.M. Conklin, who has been sick for some time with lung trouble, departed this life, Friday, June 1st, aged 20 years, 10 months, and 15 days. Mat was converted and joined the church two years ago last winter, and has ever since, lived a consistent Christian life. The funeral was held at the U.B. Church Sunday morning June 3d at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Barfell of Columbus, after which his remains were placed in the vault at Cheshire. He leaves a father and mother, two brothers and one sister, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. The family has our sympathy in their sad bereavement."


Delaware Gazette, June 22, 1894.."The remains of G.M. Conklin were taken from the Cheshire vault on Wednesday of last week, and interred in the Peachblow graveyard."

  More About GEORGE MATTHEW CONKLIN:
Burial: 03 Jun 1894, Peachblow Cemetery
Cause of Death: consumption6

6. iii.   FRANK ROSCOE CONKLIN, b. 01 Jul 1875, Orange Twp., Delaware County, Ohio; d. 19 Mar 1933, Delaware, Ohio.
7. iv.   ESTELLE MAE CONKLIN, b. 14 Sep 1892, Berlin Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio; d. 06 Feb 1948, Delaware County, Ohio.
8. v.   CARROLL C. CONKLIN, b. 20 Nov 1894, Berlin Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio; d. 26 Jun 1951, Delaware, Ohio.


3. MARY ELLEN3 STOVER (GEORGE W.2, BENJAMIN1) was born 13 Jan 1855 in Etna Twp., Licking County, Ohio, and died 09 Sep 1932 in Berlin Twp., Delaware, Ohio. She married CHARLES MELVIN RUST 07 Oct 1871 in Berlin Township, Delaware County, Ohio7, son of HENRY RUST and LUCY ROSE. He was born 26 Jun 1853 in Berlin Twp., Delaware County, Ohio, and died 30 Jul 1922 in Berlin Twp., Delaware, County, Ohio.

Notes for M
ARY ELLEN STOVER:
Delaware Gazette......."Mrs. Mary Ellen Rust died Friday afternoon at 3:40 o'clock at her home in Berlin Township, following a month's illness. The deceased was born in Licking County, Jan. 13, 1855, and had lived almost all her life on the present home farm. She was a member of the Peachblow United Brethren Church. Funeral services will be held at the Peachblow Church Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with Rev. N.E. Rush officiating. Burial will be made in Cheshire Cemetery."                                                                  From her obituary........................"Mary Ellen, second daughter of George and Elizabeth (Green) Stover, was born in Licking County Ohio, January 13, 1855. When one year of age, she came to Delaware County with her parents, who settled on the farm where they lived the balance of their lives. This farm surrounded the land on which the church stands, the land having been given by Mr. Stover, and largely through his efforts and the help of his wife the house was erected. On October 5, 1871, she was married to Charles Rust and for more than 51 years they lived on the farm in Berlin Township, where they began life together. Soon after their marriage, they united with the Peachblow United Brethren Church, and were faithful members until called from this life.
"Aunt" Ellen took a great interest in the work of the church and was particularly active in the Sunday School, where she almost always had a class, many of the men and women here today in their youth having been in one of her classes, and can recall her gentle manner, and thorough Christian character.
She was the last member of her father's family to answer the call of the "Grim Reaper" and at her death was the oldest member of the church. She died on September 9, 1932, aged 77 years, 7 months, and 26 days. Her husband preceded her on July 30, 1922. They left a son, Vinton D. Rust, and a daughter, Mrs. Will McNett, and seven grandchildren who will always remember her as a faithful wife and loving mother, ever willing to do all she could to make the burdens of life more easy, and the pathway just a little smoother."
                                                      Thelma writes.................... "Grandma was of small frame, and a frail women. She made the best tasting pies and raisin cookies imaginable. In her younger years, she boarded the train to visit Uncle Vinton in Chicago. She was a strong woman in her youth, driving the horse and buggy to visit, shop in Lewis Center, or to attend church. She was known as Ellen to her friends and neighbors; a soft spoken, caring woman." Louise also remembered her fondly; calling her loving and kind; she said that Grandma Rust would send her to the mailbox to get the mail. She would sometimes bring back the "Religions Telescope" , a Christian magazine that she would study from......and " she would also rap you with it if necessary to keep you in line".
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CEMETERY
Ellen Rust purchased for $30. on May 1, 1922 the west half of lot # 281, containing 200 sq. ft. from the Trustees of the Cheshire Cemetery Association. When the Cemetery was relocated The U.S. Corp. of Engineers issued a letter verifing each grave. This gives family relationship of each person.
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Peachblow Church Records :
Ellen Rust received as a member Jan. 10, 1880 by profession of faith.
Immersed by Rev. D. Bonebrake June 13, 1880
Married Charles Rust October 1871 by Rev. W.T. Watson
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More About M
ARY ELLEN STOVER:
Burial: 12 Sep 1932, Cheshire Cemetery
Cause of Death: Chronic Myocarditis8
Death Certificate: 09 Sep 1932, OHS #52697
Funeral: 12 Sep 1932, Rev. L.E. Rush
Funeral Home: 09 Sep 1932, Clase-Mohr Funeral Home
Informant: 09 Sep 1932, V.D. Rust

Notes for C
HARLES MELVIN RUST:
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Delaware County Deed Book Vol. 64, page 34, April 20, 1872.........Charles Rust purchased from Henry Rust a parcel in lot 2, sec. 4, twp. 4, range 18 for $480. Delaware County Recorder
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CENSUS RECORDS

1880 census.......Visit # 20 Berlin Twp., Delaware, Ohio... Charlie 26 farmer, Eleon 24, Wessom 3
1900 census.......Visit 27 Berlin Twp., Delaware, Ohio...Charles 46 Farmer, Mary E. 45, Cinton D. 22, Daisy 19.
1910 census...........Visit 56 State Road, Berlin Twp., Delaware, Ohio Charles 56, farmer, Ellen 53.
1920 census...........Visit # 196 State Road, Berlin, Delaware, Ohio Charles 66, Ellen 64, Melissa Conklin 66 (Mary Ellen's sister, widow of John Conklin)
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Delaware Gazette......" Charles Melvin Rust son of Henry and Lucy Rose Rust, was born June 26, 1853 and died July 30, 1922. The last three years of his life was one long siege of suffering caused by bronchial asthma. During this time of severe affliction, he patiently bore his pain...............Mr. Rust was born in the present home of his sister, Mrs. Perfect. His entire earthly life was spent in Berlin Township. He united with the Peachblow Church in 1869, and was a constant and faithful member for 52 years. he attended the church services as long as his health would permit, and followed the admonition of Paul that the Lord loves a cheerful giver. He had a kind and sunny disposition and was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. His cheerful smile will be missed by those who loved him and by those who thought of him as Uncle Charlie. "
                                                      "Funeral services for Charles M. Rust were held at the Peachblow Church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in charge of Rev. Mr. Hughes of Lewis Center. The singers were Mrs. Homer Dutcher, Mrs. John Shaffer, John Rae, and David Taylor. They beautifully sang "Nearer My God to Thee", "My Savior First of All", and "My Jesus As Thou Wilt." Pallbearers were O.A. Jaynes, J.H. Rae, Homer Dutcher, David Taylor, C.W. Todd, Orrin Jones. Burial was made at Cheshire."                        ______________________________________________________________________
                                                      The Journal-Herald October 18, 1921                                    " WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AT PEACHBLOW"

Mr. and Mr. Charles Rust wish to express their thanks and gratitude to their many friends, some of them schoolmates of fifty years ago, for their kind remembrances on their golden wedding day which occurred on Friday, Oct. 7th. Although the health of Mr. and Mrs. Rust would not permit a gathering in the good old fashioned way, they both being in poor health the past two years. Someone had started the kind thought of a post card shower resulting in 70 cards and letters. All the way from Mississippi came a lovely bouquet of yellow roses just picked and a nice long letter telling about their home. The flowers and fruit of the country from Mr. and Mrs. William Hults which was greatly enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Rust. Also a card from Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hults of Wisconsin. Mrs Fannie Perfect thought the day would not be perfect without a wedding cake, so she presented them one. While the relatives presented them with a purse of near fifty dollars which was thankfully received. Along toward evening, while they were yet rejoicing over the beautiful friendship, and the tokens of esteem that lay before them, and in God's goodness in giving them such pleasure, who should appear, but Mrs. Rust's sister, Mrs. Thomas Griffith of West Berlin. She with her husband came with a well filled basket of all things good to eat which meant a wedding supper. So the day closed full of happy memories to be looked back upon and rejoice in the days to come."                                    ______________________________________________________________________     
Peachblow Church Records :
Charles Rust, age 17 received as member by profession of faith January 1870.
Married (H)ellen Stover OCtober 1871 by Rev. W.T. Watson.
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More About C
HARLES MELVIN RUST:
Burial: 01 Aug 1922, Cheshire Cemetery
Cause of Death: Bronchial Asthma/ Chronic Bright's Disease8
Death Certificate: 30 Jul 1922, OHS #37673
Funeral Home: 30 Jul 1922, C.W. Morrison
Informant: 30 Jul 1922, Mrs. Ellen Rust
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Jan 1870, Received as Member Peachblow Church
     
Children of M
ARY STOVER and CHARLES RUST are:
9. i.   VINTON DANA4 RUST, b. 11 Jul 1878, Berlin Twp. Delaware County Ohio; d. 23 Jul 1941, Berlin Twp. Delaware County Ohio.
10. ii.   DAISY LILLIAN RUST, b. 20 Jun 1884, Berlin Township, Delaware County, Ohio; d. 07 Jan 1935, Berlin Twp. , Delaware County, Ohio.


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