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Martter, Clarence - From The Coshocton Tribune 29 October 1977 (Saturday)- West Palm Beach Fla.---Clarence (Ike) Martter 71, a former Coshocton O., resident died Friday at St. Mary's Hospital here. He was born Dec. 16, 1905 in Coshocton, a son of J. W. and Frances M. (Guenther) Martter. He was employed for years at the old American Art Works plant and later at the General Electric Co. both of Coshocton. He retired and moved to Florida about 10 years ago. Martter was married to the former Helen Strohacker, Conesville, who survives. Surviving besides the widow are two sons, Terry of West Palm Beach, and Rodney of Wilmington, Del.; five grandchildren and one great grandchild; four sisters, Mrs. Marjorie M. Bechtol, Coshocton Route 2, Mrs. Eloise Davis, Massillon, Mrs. J. B. (Agnes) Milligan, Coshocton Route1 and Mrs. J. R. Hinds, S. 16th st., Coshocton, and a brother James T. Martter Warsaw, O. A sister and two brothers are deceased. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Martter, Frances Ann Guenther - From The Coshocton Tribune 27 July 1949 (Wednesday) - Funeral Services for Mrs. Martter to Be Held Friday Mrs. J. W. Martter, 73, died at her home at 122 West Walnut st., Tuesday at 1:35 pm. after a lingering illness Frances Ann Guenther a daughter of the late Thomas and Matilda Guenther was born in Coshocton on July 12, 1876 and lived her entire life in this city. On Nov. 7, 1895, she was married to J. W. Martter, who survives Also surviving are five daughters, Mrs. John Milligan and Mrs. Arthur Bechtol of the home, Mrs. Robert A. Carton of 131 North Second st., Mrs. J. Robert Hinds of Newcomerstown, and Mrs. Lauress M. Davis of Canton; four sons, Jack of the home, Clarence of 1222 Denman avenue, James T, of 225 Vine st, and Kenneth of Conesville; two grandchildren, four great grandchildren; a step-daughter Mrs. Ernest Justice of Gallipolis; one brother Clarence Guenther of Coshocton, Route 5. Funeral services in charge of Rev. George Shurtz will be held at the residence at 2 pm Friday and burial will be in Oak Ridge cemetery Friends may call at the residence after 7 pm. today. - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Martter, James (Jay) W - From The Coshocton Tribune 10 June 1950 (Saturday) -J. W. Martter, 79, Succumbs at Home following Brief Illness James W. (Jay) Martter, 79 of 122 West Walnut st., died Friday at 4:15 pm. in his home following a two week's illness. He was born July 27, 1870 in Coshocton, a son of the late John and Mary Martter. He was twice married, his first wife dying in 1894. On Nov. 7 1895, he was married to the former Frances Ann Guinther at Canton; she died July 26, 1949. He was a retired employee of the American Art Works and had spent his entire life in Coshocton. Surviving are 10 children. Mrs. John Milligan and Mrs. Marjorie Bechtol, both of the home, Mrs. Lauress Davis of Canton, Mrs. J. R. Hinds of Newcomerstown, Mrs. Ernest Justice of Gallipolis, Mrs. Robert Carton of Coshocton. Jack Martter of the home, Kenneth Martter of Conesville, Route 1. Clarence D. and James T. both of Coshocton; one brother, Edward J. Martter of Coshocton; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Heisser and Mrs. James Kinney, both of Coshocton; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Six brothers and four sisters are deceased. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:30 pm. in the home. Rev John K. Abernethy, of the Presbyterian Church will officiate, and burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at the home after 4:00 pm. today. - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Martter, Kenneth E. - From The Coshocton Tribune 10 October 1973 (Wednesday) - Area Obituaries Martter - Conesville--- Kenneth E. Martter, 65, of Conesville Route 1, died at 10:35 pm Tuesday at Riverside Methodist hospital, Columbus where he had been a patient since Aug. 14 He was born April 28, 1908 in Coshocton, a son of Jay and Frances Guenther Martter. On Nov. 29, 1933, he was married to Delora Holdsworth, who survives. Mr. Martter formerly was employed at the old American Art Works plant in Coshocton. In addition to the widow, survivors are one son, Ronald Martter, Route 5; two grandchildren, Jill Jones and Rocky Martter; four sisters Mrs. Marjorie Bechtol, Canal Lewisville, Mrs. Eloise Davis, Canton, Mrs. Madeline Hinds, Coshocton and Mrs. J. B. (Agnes) Milligan, Route 4; and two brothers, James Martter, Warsaw, and Clarence Martter, Lake Worth Fla., one brother and one sister are deceased. Services will be conducted at 1:30 pm. Friday at the Dawson Funeral home with the Rev. Carl Harbour officiating. Burial will be in South Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be observed at the funeral home Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Martter, Malcolm K (Jack) - From The Coshocton Tribune 1 June 1970(Monday) - Malcolm K. (Jack) Martter, 56, of Canal Lewisville, died at 5:45 am. today at his home following an extended illness. Born Jan. 17, 1914 in Coshocton, he was a son of Jay W. and Frances Ann Guinther Martter. Mr. Martter was a farmer and a retired employee of American Art Works and Shaw-Barton. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Marjorie M. Bechtol, with whom he made his home; Mrs. J. Robert (Madeline) Hinds, New Port Richey, Fla.; Mrs. Lauress (Eloise) Davis, Canton; Mrs. Mary Carton, Coshocton; Mrs. J. B. Milligan, Coshocton Route 4; and three brothers, James T. of Warsaw; Kenneth E. of Conesville, and Clarence (Ike), of West Palm Beach Fla. Services will be at 3 pm. Wednesday at Dawson Funeral Home in charge of Dr. Russell Hoy. Burial will be in South Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 pm. Thursday. - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Matchett, Francis - From the Times Recorder Zanesville, Ohio 12 August 1938 (Thursday) - Funeral Friday for Small Child Fatally Scalded Jesse Matchett of Dresden Dies in Zanesville Hospital Funeral services for Jesse Oliver Matchett, two and one half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Matchett of Dresden, who was fatally scalded at his home Tuesday, will be held at 9 o’clock Friday morning at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Dresden. Burial will be made in Dresden Cemetery. The lad had been burned when he tumbled into a tub of hot water being used by the mother for washing clothes. He was taken to the office of a Dresden physician and after receiving emergency treatment, was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he died at 7:15 o’clock Wednesday morning. The child was burned from his chest to his feet. Surviving in addition to the parents, are one brother, Daniel and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Matchett and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wagner - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Mathany, Arthur - Daily Record Aug 22, 1974 Pg 2 - Services for Arthur Mathany, 56, of Shreve RD 1, who died Wednesday morning at Pomerene Memorial Hospital, will be Saturday at 1:30 PM.....He was born in Coshocton on March 18, 1918 to Mrs. Forest Gensheimer of Shreve and the late John Mathany. He had worked in the foundry at Akron Brass for 33 years, and was a member of Shreve American Legion Post and the Forty and Eight. He had been an infantryman in World War 11. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife Irene Gamber Mathany, a son David, and two daughters Shirley and Joyce all of the home, and a sister Mrs. Alice Walton of Canton. A son died previously. Submitted by: Debbie Burr

Mayhugh, Child of O. P. - August 12, 1875 =Child of O. P. Mayhugh - Also a child of O. P. Mayhugh's last week Submitted by: Sandy Payne

McCLINTOCK, Elizabeth Cordelia - Progressive Age April 7, 1858 Wednesday - Died in Roscoe on the 1st, Elizabeth Cordelia daughter of Wilson McCLINTOCK, aged 17 years and 4 months. - Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

McClosky, Belle- The Coshocton Age Friday March 23, 1866 - Belle, daughter of Charles and Margaret McClosky died suddenly Wednesday afternoon, aged about 15 years. - Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

McCormack, Robert S. - The Coshocton Age Friday Feb 2, 1866 - Died on Monday the 22nd of January, 1866 at the resident of his father in Keene township Coshocton County O., of Liver Complaint, Robert S. McCormack, aged 24 years. The subject of the above notice died a martyr to the cause of the country ? died from the effects of cruel and inhuman treatment received at the hands of the rebel officers at Andersonville and other Southern prison pens. In 1861, he volunteered in Company G. 80th O.V. I. and followed the fortunes of his regiment fighting in all its battles, up to the battle of Mission Ridge, Nov. 24, 1863, at which place he fell, wounded in the face, into the hands of the rebels, by whom he was marched, bleeding and sore to Belle Island. >From thence, in Feb 1864, he was marched to Andersonville prison ? Here he was kept until some time the following October, during which time he contracted that terrible disease ? scurvy. The rebel physicians there paid no attention to his suffering condition and he was forced to turn his own doctor, or die. He dieted himself upon raw potatoes; and, by bandaging his nether limbs in such cloths as were at his command and standing in water for hours each day effect a cure?but not until he had been reduced by disease and starvation rations from 200 lbs to less than 130 lbs weight. From Andersonville he was removed to Charleston, then to Fler?? Than back to Charleston and thence to Annapolis, where he remained for a month or more, very sick with typhoid fever. Here he was exchanged and permitted to return to his home. His term of enlistment expired previous to his exchange and since arriving home was put in possession by Governor of an honorable discharge from the United States service. The past summer his health had been quite poor and he spent some months in the State of New York hoping to recover but in vain. He returned to his home ?.died the rest of the paragraph is unreadable. The writer of this knew Robert S. McCormack as an intelligent and reasonable young man, a brave and sturdy companion in arms and a true Christian patriot in death. Peace to his ashes.- Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

McCoy, Clifford - From The Coshocton Tribune 13 September 1957 (Thursday)- Clifford McCoy, 58, Canton, former Conesville resident, died at 1 pm. Wednesday at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a long illness. He was born February 7, 1899 at Conesville, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCoy, and was married to Della Hartman, who survives. A World War 1 veteran, he had resided in Canton the past few years, being employed at the Republic Steel Co. The survivors are one son, Major Robert G. McCoy, Istanbul, Turkey; two sisters, Mrs. Goldie Meyer, Los Angles, Calif., and Mrs. Hazel Metz, Akron. Services will be conducted at 2 pm. Sunday at the Dawson Funeral home and burial will be in Oak Ridge cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. And Sunday until the time for services - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

McDermott, Son of Mr. Thomas - December 7, 1876: Coshocton Age - Son of Mr. Thomas McDermott, - Last Saturday morning a son of Mr. Thomas McDermott, age about 13 years met with a shockingly fatal accident, from the effects of which he died Monday. He was driving a team of horses along Second street, attached to the running gears of a wagon. The horses became frightened and ran away. The wagon became uncoupled, the boy fell off and was caught by some portion of the wagon, and dragged some distance, lacerating and bruising his body in a terrible manner. - Submitted by: Sandy Payne

McELDER, Sarah H. - Progressive Age March 17, 1858 Wednesday - Died at her residence near Warsaw, Coshocton Co., Ohio March 15th 1858, of consumption Sarah H., wife of Wm. McELDER in the 26th year of her age. The deceased was the daughter of John and Sarah McKey, with whom she removed in the spring of 1853 from Beaver co., Pennsylvania to this county. The following June she was united in marriage to Wm. McElder. In the Spring of 1854 she made an open profession of religion and united with the Presbyterian Church of which she was a humble, devoted and zealous member, evincing by her walk and conversation that she had been with Jesus. Tho her disease was lingering she bore all her suffering with Christian meekness believing as she said that, ?He who ruleth on high doeth all things well.? After a protracted illness of four months, she died as she had lived ? in the triumph of faith, a devoted wife, a loving mother and an affectionate sister; leaving a husband and two small children, a father and mother, brothers and sisters and a large circle of friends to mourn her departure. (Note from transcriber: William and Sarah married in Coshocton Co June 23, 1853) Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

McFarland, Benjamin Harrison - From The Coshocton Tribune 20 January, 1955 (Thursday) - Harry McFarland - Benjamin Harrison (Harry) McFarland, 66, died at his home in Roscoe at 7:30 a.m. today following a long illness.Born Jan 9, 1899, in Roscoe, he was a son of John and Caroline Schwartz McFarland. He was married June 11, 1916, to Agnes Guinther, who survives. A retired employee of the Heller Brothers plant in Newcomerstown, Mr. McFarland served as a member of the Roscoe board of education for 28 years, 24 of which he was president.Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Raymond and Robert of Roscoe, one Granddaughter, four sisters, Mrs. Mary Gillen, Mrs. Emma Hoop, Mrs. Elizabeth Stipes and Mrs. Cora Kaiser, all of Roscoe. Two Brothers are deceased. Services will be held at the Dawson Funeral home Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Don R. Adams will officiate. Burial will be in Roscoe cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until time of the service. - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

McFarland, Agnes Guinther - Agnes Guinther McFarland - From the Coshocton Tribune - Sunday January 11 1970 - McFarland Rites Services for Mrs. Agnes Matilda McFarland, 83, of 715 Elm Street, who died at 1:35 am on Saturday at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital, will be conducted at 3:00 PM. Monday at the Dawson Funeral Home. Rev. Ralph Hollingsworth will officiate and burial will be in the Roscoe Cemetery. She was born Sept. 1886 in Coshocton, a daughter of George and Penelope Harper Guinther and was married June 11 1910 to Benjamin Harrison, (Harry), McFarland, who died Jan. 20 1955; she held membership in the Roscoe Methodist Church. Survivors are two sons, Robert McFarland and Raymond McFarland, both of Cocoa, Fla, and several nieces and nephews. One Granddaughter, one brother and two sisters are deceased. Friends will be received at the Dawson Funeral Home 7 to 9 PM. today, and until time for services Monday. - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

McFEE, Samuel - Guernsey Route 1, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at Coshocton County Memorial hospital, where he had been a patient for a short time. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Bonnell-Addy funeral home in Newcomerstown. (Death notice dated December 7, 1961)

McKEE, Raleigh L. - 85, Walhonding Route 1, former Coshocton county school teacher who served as county auditor from 1931-1935, died Sunday at 6:55 p.m. at County Memorial hospital. He had been a patient since he suffered a fractured hip Nov. 29. Born in Perry township, Oct. 5, 1876, he was a son of John and Adelaide Lee McKee. He was married Jan. 15, 1903 to Lulu Cullison, who survives, along with two sons, Carl, Mt. Vernon, and Ralph, Walhonding Route 1; two grandchildren; one half-sister, Mrs. Ruth Cooper, Columbus, and one half-brother, Ralph McKee of Houston, Tex. One sister and two half-sisters are deceased. Mr. McKee was a member of West Carlisle Presbyterian church, Wakatomika Chapter, OES 544, and a 58-year member of Wakatomika Lodge 108, F. & A.M. Services at the Fischer funeral home, Warsaw, will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Clifford Ball will officiate with burial in Valley View cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 o'clock this evening; Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at the time of services Wednesday. (Obituary dated December 4, 1961)

MEDBERRY, Edwin - Progressive Age June 22, 1859, Wednesday - Died in Roscoe of Consumption, on Wednesday afternoon June 15th 1859, Edwin, only son of Arnold and Phoebe W. MEDBERRY aged 19 years and 11 months. (note from transcriber: Arnold MEDBERRY married Phebe DEMAN June 16, 1836 in Coshocton Co.) - Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

MeDILL, William - The Coshocton Age July 26, 1865 Saturday - Died on Thursday morning, June 22, 1865 at his residence in Canton, O. William MeDILL, in the 74th year of his age. Mr. Medill formerly resided in Coshocton, was the father of Joseph Medill, who at one time printed the Whig at this place, and who is now one of the proprietors of the Chicago Tribune. - Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

Meek, Mrs. Sarah - The Coshocton Age Friday, Jan 26, 1866 - Mrs. Sarah Meek wife of Hamilton Meek, Esq. died of dropsy, on the 12th inst. at the residence of her sister in this place. Mrs. Meek was of the Tuttle family, and had long resided in this place. She was a devout Christian and most estimable lady. The bereaved husband and family, as well as the many friends she had in this community, will greatly miss her. - Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

Mefford, W. M. - The Coshocton Age Friday Jan 31, 1868 - W. M. Mefford, a prominent citizen of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, died suddenly on the 23d inst. of consumption. - Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

Metzger, Alice Maude Bibler - From the Times Recorder, Zanesville Ohio 28 June 1974(Friday) -Mrs. Alice M. Metzger of Elyria, a Zanesville native, died at 6 pm. Wednesday in Elyria Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Metzger lived in Elyria for the past twenty years, she was a member of an Order of Eastern Star Chapter in Zanesville, and was of the Methodist faith. She was born April 7, 1879. Her husband, Len Metzger, died August 17 1951. Surviving is her daughter, Mrs. R. A. (Louisa) Styblo of Elyria. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. today in Brian funeral home where services will be held at 11:00 am. Saturday. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Metzger, Len - From the Chronicle Telegram, Elyria Ohio 15 August 1951(Wednesday) - Len Metzger, whose home was at 439 Cambridge Avenue, died at Elyria Memorial Hospital yesterday at 2:35 pm. after two years illness. Born in Zanesville April 10 1879, Mr. Metzger had lived in Columbus about 30 years where he was a sales manager in the furniture department of May company. He came to Elyria in 1946, and for a time was employed as a salesman by the Elyria furniture company. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alice Maude Metzger and one daughter, Mrs. Louisa Styblo wife of Dr. R. A. Styblo MD., 1933 Grafton road. The body was removed this afternoon from the Sudro- Curtis funeral home to the Hearing-Bryan- Delong funeral home in Zanesville. Services will be held there Friday at 2 pm. and the burial will be made in Greenwood Cemetery Zanesville. - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Meyers, William H. - November 5, 1927 - William H. Meyers, 53 passed away suddenly on Friday afternoon at his home on 323 Oxford St. He is survived by his wife Alvina, nee Pfundt, and daughter Elvira, three brothers, Captain Fred, John and Henry and two sisters, Mrs. Ed Bearer and Mrs. B. Gaiberson, all of Elyria. Mr. Meyers had lived in Elyria for the past 30 years and was well known among a large circle of friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the home, and at 2:00 at St. John's Lutheran Church in which the deceased held membership. Rev. W.C. Birkner will officiate. Burial at Ridgelawn cemetery. Submitted by: Sandy Payne

Millen, Mrs David - Coshocton Tribune Mar 18, 1935 - Mrs David Millen, 20, died at 4 am today at her home, 810 South Sixth St. from pneumonia Surviving are the husband, three children, David, Gene and Arthur, her mother Mrs. Forrest Gensheimer; two sisters Mrs .Harold Griffith and Marie of the home, and one brother Arthur of the home. Submitted by: Debbie Burr

MILLER, Mr. John - Progressive Age May 4, 1859, Wednesday - April 27, 1859 Mr. John MILLER a most exemplary and worthy citizen of this county, residing about four miles east of this place was accidentally killed yesterday afternoon after the following circumstances as we learn them. He was engaged in driving some cattle from the railroad track to keep them from being injured by the lightening train, which he heard coming. He had succeeded in getting the cattle from the track, but the train caused a stampede among them, they forced him upon the track and the train ran over him cutting off both legs and killing him instantly. We are not apprised that any blame is attached to the officers of the train. Mr. Miller was a native of Virginia but has resided in this county for 18 to 20 years last past. He leaves a large family and many warm friends to mourn his sad fate. Truly, ?in the midst of life we are in death?. - Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

MIRISE, John - The Coshocton Age June 16, 1865 Saturday - The remains of John MIRISE who died at Nashville a few days since, arrived here Thursday, and will be buried at Roscoe this (Friday) afternoon. Obit next week. - Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

MOORE, Cecil R. - Services for Cecil R. Moore, 71, who died Wednesday morning at his home on Route 1, will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday a the Dawson funeral home. Rev. Thomas Phillippe will officiate and burial will be in Prairie Chapel cemetery. Mr. Moore was a glass blower by trade and had worked at the old Coshocton Glass Co. for 18 years. Later he farmed on Route 1. He was a member of the Coshocton Eagles lodge. He was born Sept. 23, 1890, at Wolf, Tuscarawas county, a son of Winfield and Kathryn Mobley Moore, and was married July 10, 1912, to Edith Tharp, who survives. Other survivors are a son, Raymond Moore, Dresden Route 1; a daughter, Mrs. Francis Starner, Frazeysburg; a half-sister, Mrs. Golda Addy, and a half-brother, Archie Moore, both of Coshocton, and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 9, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Obituary dated December 7, 1961)

Moore, Arza - From the Coshocton Tribune Thursday August 22, 1968 - Arza Moore, 73, of 330 South Ninth Street, died at 4 am. Thursday at the Florence Forman nursing home, Coshocton, after a long illness. He was born January 15, 1879 in Athens, Ohio. The son of Curtis and Angela McConnell Moore and was married in 1900 to Mary Rapp, who died in 1960. Mr. Moore was a retired machinist and had been employed at the Keagy & Lear Company, H. D. Beach Company, The Heller tool company, Newcomerstown, and the Stone Container company. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Josephine) Huck, Sr. Marietta, Mrs. Waldo, (Norma) Clark, of Coshocton: one son. Lewis Moore, Fresno, one sister Mrs. Goldie Ott, McConnelsville, three grandchildren, one son, one brother and two sisters are deceased. Services will be held at 3 pm. Saturday at the Dawson Funeral Home. Rev. Olan Aughbaugh will be in charge and burial will be in South Lawn Cemetery Visiting hours at the funeral home will be 7 to 9 pm. on Friday - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Moore, May M (Mary) Rapp - Coshocton Tribune 18 December 1960 (Sunday)- Death Notice - Moore Services - Funeral services for Mrs. Arza Moore, 81, who died at her home at 327 South 9th street, Saturday at noon after a long illness, will be at 9a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart church in charge of Rev. William A. Stecker. Burial will be in South Lawn Cemetery. Mary M. Rapp was born in Roscoe Oct. 17, 1879, a daughter of Roman and Mary Guinther Rapp. C. September 16, 1903, she was married to Arza Moore who survives along with two daughters, Mrs. Waldo Clark of Coshocton, and Mrs. Lewis L. Huck of Marietta, two sons, Leo of Dresden and Lewis of Coshocton Route 2, and three grandchildren. One sister and four brothers are deceased. She was a member of Sacred Heart church. Friends will be received at the Dawson Funeral home Monday from 2 to 4, and 7 to 9 pm. Rosary services there will be 7:30 pm. Monday - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Murphy, John Charles - From The Coshocton Age - 26 January 1900 (Friday) - Oldest Man In Ohio - Venerable Charles Murphy Passed Away Tuesday Morning. He was one hundred and eight years old and resided many years in Coshocton. Charles Murphy, probably the oldest man in Ohio died Tuesday morning at 1325 Chestnut Street, aged 108 years. Mr. Murphy has shown remarkable vitality, and until recently his friends did not suspect the end was so near. He cared for himself in great measure and was able to move around. A few weeks ago he began to show signs of weakness, and for a short time it was believed he would not long survive, He suffered no pain, but seemed to have lost complete control of himself and it was necessary to lift him when he desired to change his position. He refused to take nourishment beyond an occasional drink of water, and was so weak this morning that it was evident he would soon pass away. Mr. Murphy was a devout Catholic and Rev. Father Ross was in attendance, having administered the rites of the church. It was 10:15 o'clock when the soul of the old gentleman passed painfully into eternity, leaving sorrowing hearts for he was beloved by friends and family. The scene around the old gentleman's bed Tuesday was affecting, Mrs. Reed his daughter-in-law, who has looked after him for some time, and his daughter Miss Katie Murphy, were with him. He had been sinking slowly and they knew the end was not far away. "Oh how kind God would be if he would take me now" the watchers heard in little more than a whisper, and, as if in answer to the prayer, he died a few minutes later. Mr. Murphy was born in County Louth Ireland, May 1, 1791, and had he lived a few months, would have reached the phenomenal age of 109 years. Two brothers, James and Patrick, have been dead many years. His parents died when he was young and being compelled to look after his own future, he worked hard and faithful being unusually industrious. Before leaving the land of his birth he was united in marriage with Mary Campbell, one child being born in Ireland, three children were born in this country, Hugh, William and Mary. Mrs. Murphy died but the exact date is not known, and Mr. Murphy later took another wife in the person of Mrs. Palmer who resided in Zanesville. No children were born to them. In 1877 Mr. Murphy and Mrs. Miskimens were married in Coshocton and one daughter, Miss Katie Murphy, was their only child. Mrs. Murphy is still living. Two of his sons were killed in battle during the Civil War and Mr. Murphy experienced other troubles during his long life. But he was ever of a cheerful disposition and even to the last weeks of his life was far from being morose., He had a great many friends, and even though he was unable to see, he knew few more pleasant occupations than conversing with them. He was intelligent and remembered many times in connection with the early history of Coshocton. Mr. Murphy came here about 43 (?) years ago and has seen the city grow during all those years watching it's progress and always glad to know that it was improving, he was a strong adherent to his political faith and cast his ballot in 1896 - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Murphy, John Charles - From The Coshocton Tribune - 27 September 1946 - Gravestone in Oak Ridge Marks Last Resting Place of Man Who Lived in Three Centuries Long buried on the slopes of tranquil Oak Ridge cemetery is the story of a most remarkable man........ the story of a man who lived in three centuries......who became a father in his 86th year. John Charles Murphy, known in Coshocton for 65 years as Charlie, was born May 1, 1792 in County Louth Ireland and did not die until January 23, 1900, well on his way toward celebrating his 108th birthday. Jay J. Murphy, salesman for Olinger Motor Sales remembers his grandfather Charlie as a dapper little Irishman who took his politics more than seriously until the day he died. "Granddad, like most true old country Irish, was a dyed in the wool Democrat", Jay recalls, "In 1896, that is just four years before he died, granddad cast his last ballot. Jim Manners father of Carl Manner took him to the polls. Shortly after that his eyesight failed and his hand became a bit more unsteady on the cane that he had always carried "just for style". Charlie's mother and father died when he was quite young, leaving him and two brothers, James and Patrick, to face life together. Little is known of James and Patrick, but Charlie met and married a young Irish colleen, Mary Campbell, who presented him with one of his five children before the pair set sail for the new country. Born to Mary and Charlie were Paul, James, William, Mary and Hugh, who was the father of Jay Murphy. "Granddad was a man slight of build, a devout Catholic, and a man who would rather dress up than eat" Mr. Murphy said. “He worked at this and that to take care of his family until the 1860's when everyone's thoughts turned to the Great War between the north and the south. Granddad was too old to shoulder a musket....... but it was that war that turned out to be the cause of the greatest sorrow of the old mans life. Two sons, Paul and James, marched away. They didn't return. For a short while, according to early records, Charlie was married to a widow woman, Mrs. Palmer of Zanesville. There were no children born of this marriage and little is known of this period of his life. Along about 1877, Granddad began to really enjoy life, he had a snow white sheaf of chin whiskers, a head of long, wavy hair and a keen pair of eyes for the ladies. He liked to dress up like he had just stepped out of a band box, walk down town and pass the time of day with his old-timer friends. By this time, granddad was 85. It was during this year of 1877, that Charlie met another widow woman, Mrs. A. N. Miskimen, The couple entered the doors of the county courthouse on Feb. 16 of that year, signed their names to the marriage certificate and one year later became the parents of little Catherine Murphy, remembered by her nephew, Jay, as Katie. Katie, who later became Mrs. Frank Guinther, died in March of 1907 at the age of 29, and was buried in the Guinther plot at South Lawn Cemetery, just seven years after the death of her venerable father. The family recalls that Charlie was bedfast but a week or so before he was given the sacrament of death by Rev. Fr Ross, a local priest. Charlie had been a member originally of the St. George Catholic church on North Third st. built here in 1858 when Russian-born Rev Serge De Stchaulepinkoff came to this country to administer to his followers of this faith in this community. Charlie called for his barber daily when he lay on his death bed. When he asked for his priest, the family knew the end was near. His widow survived him a few short years. Caption on picture says; This stone in Oak Ridge Cemetery is over the grave of John Charles Murphy, native of Ireland, who lived in Coshocton for many years and died at the age of 107 years, 8 months, and 23 days. - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Murray, Ward C. -From The Coshocton Tribune 18 April 1974 (Thursday) - MURRAY - Warsaw—Ward C. (Red), Murray, 59, of Warsaw, died at 11:20 Am., Wednesday at County Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born February 21 1915 a son of Harvey and Cleo Cullison Murray. On July 3rd. 1938, he was married to Betty Lockard, who survives. Mr. Murray was a retired employee of the Stone Container Corp., and was a WW11 veteran, serving in the U. S. Army overseas in the e Philippines Theater of Operations. In addition to the widow, survivors are four sons; Ward (Tom) Murray, Warsaw Route 3, Robert (Jerry) Murray, Coshocton, Terry L. Murray, Warsaw, and W. (Doug) Murray, of the home, three sisters. Mrs. Clifford (Edith) Hook, Coshocton Route 3, Maxine Parks, Coshocton, Mrs. Clyde (Wanda) Carter, Columbus; six brothers, Ellis Murray, Coshocton, Russell Murray, Massillon, Fay Murray, Coshocton, Donnis Murray, Devils Lake N.D., Oden Murray Coshocton Route 1, and Encil Murray, Coshocton; and five grandchildren. One brother is deceased.Private services will be conducted at 1:30 pm. Saturday at the Fischer Funeral home in Warsaw the Rev. Ernest Bacon will officiate, with burial in Darling Run Cemetery.Calling hours will be observed Friday 7 to 9 pm. At the Warsaw funeral home. - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com