By: Mark Holtsberry 

Herbert R. Troyer was born October 8, 1896, in Paulding, Ohio. He was the son of George Washington Troyer, born January 1856 in Ohio, and Missouri Ann (Dangler) Troyer, born February 1860 in Ohio. This couple was married January 3, 1883, in Putnam County, Ohio.

By 1900, the family was living in Jackson Township, Paulding County. George and Missouri had four children: Henry E., born September 1888; Mattie M., January 1890; Emmett A., September 1893; and Herbert, October 1896. Henry and Mattie were attending school.

By 1910, the Troyer family was still living in Jackson Township. George was engaged in farming, and the family had grown with the addition of John H., born April 28, 1901. The family was also raising a niece, Missouri Dangler, the daughter of John and Phoebe Dangler.

Herbert graduated from Paulding High School in 1914. He went on to continue his education at Bowling Green University. While studying there, Herbert registered for the World War I Draft on June 5, 1917. He was described as medium height and build, with blue eyes and brown hair, and was single at the time.

His brother Emmett also registered for the draft at the Jackson Township North Precinct. Emmett was single and farming with his father, George.

On August 14, 1918, Herbert was inducted into the National Army out of Paulding. As a private, he served with the Field Artillery Replacement Corps in Jackson, South Carolina. He was honorably discharged January 7, 1919.

By 1920, Herbert was a school teacher in Paulding County and was living with his parents. On June 23, 1924, Herbert married Janet E. Haylor in Wood County, Ohio. Janet was a 1915 graduate of Wooster College and taught school in Portage, Haskins, as well as in the Barberton and Akron school systems.

In 1925, Herbert and Janet were living in Toledo at 1709 North 12th Street, where Herbert continued teaching.

On November 19, 1927, a daughter, Sarah Ruth Troyer, was born. She passed away November 23, 1927, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green, Ohio.

By 1930, Herbert and Janet were living in Bowling Green, where Herbert was an Industrial Arts teacher. A son, James David Troyer, was born January 9, 1930. In June of that year, Herbert continued his education at Ohio State University.

In 1933, a daughter, Margaret Jane Troyer, was born. On April 18, 1935, Herbert’s father, George, passed away and was buried in Live Oak Cemetery. On October 19, 1935, Herbert’s son James passed away and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green.

By 1940, the Troyer family was still living in Bowling Green at 217 North Maple Street, and Herbert continued his work as an Industrial Arts teacher.

In 1942, Herbert registered for the World War II Draft but was not selected due to his age.

On November 7, 1947, Herbert passed away from a heart attack. Services were held Monday, November 10, 1947, and he was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bowling Green.

Janet passed away July 16, 1982, in a Wood County nursing home in Bowling Green.

…Until Next Time!

By: Mark Holtsberry

Dennis Orda Thrasher was born March 10, 1885, in Indiana, the son of James N. Thrasher, born March 16, 1853, in Ohio, and Elmira “Myra” Clarica (Thompson) Thrasher, born 1858 in Indiana. This couple was married December 31, 1877, in Indiana.

After their marriage, the couple moved to Brown Township, as James had bought ground and began farming. A son, Clarence Clitton Thrasher, was born July 14, 1878, followed by the birth of Edna in June 1880, Arthur Ray on April 28, 1882, Ollie in 1883, Dennis in March 1885, Orra in December 1888, and Blanche A. on July 23, 1889.

On December 12, 1889, James passed away. He was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Putnam County.

Elmira remarried on April 14, 1895, to Charles A. Barnes, a widower from Brown Township. Charles’s wife, Sarah Emma Bidlack, had passed away in 1894. By 1900, Dennis had quit school after the seventh grade. Charles and Elmira became the parents of Ross, born December 1891, and Alonzo, born in 1893, who passed away in 1894. Ivy was born in December 1895, and Lena in March 1899.

By 1900, the family was farming in Brown Township. Daughters Hazel Viola, born in 1900, and Revella Agnes, born in 1903, were later added to the family.

On February 20, 1908, Dennis enlisted in the National Army, serving in Company B, 19th Infantry. He was stationed at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Dennis was listed as 6 feet tall, a farmer, with blue eyes and brown hair. He was discharged February 19, 1911, at Ft. McDowell, California, on expiration of service, with excellent character.

Dennis reenlisted and served in the 18th Infantry until 1916. Dennis was living in Grass Lake, Michigan, when he registered for the World War I draft on February 16, 1918. He served with Company F, 49th Infantry, with the rank of Sergeant out of Michigan. On July 26, 1918, he was sent to Hoboken, New Jersey, to board the ship Taormina and sail for France.

On January 16, 1919, Dennis boarded the ship Belgic in France and sailed for home. He was honorably discharged February 15, 1919.

After returning home from France, Dennis moved back to Michigan, where he worked odd jobs for a living.

On October 8, 1922, in Lucas County, Ohio, Dennis married Viola Roberts Mansfield. She was born August 13, 1881, in Fremont, Michigan.

Before 1930, they moved to Toledo, Ohio, where they lived on Andrus Road. The couple had a daughter, Nora Eileen, born October 13, 1923. They also welcomed Shirley Ann on July 13, 1925.

By 1930, the Thrasher family was living in Milan, Michigan, where Dennis was farming. Viola’s mother was living with them.

By 1940, the Thrashers had moved to Washington Township in Paulding County. Dennis was still engaged in farming, and the girls were attending school.

In 1942, Dennis registered for the World War II draft. At age 57, he was not chosen.

On August 12, 1947, Dennis passed away at home. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 1947, at the Roselm Church. He was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Putnam County.

…Until Next Time!

By: Mark Holtsberry 

Edmund James Tuohy was born February 22, 1897, in Paulding, Ohio. He was the son of Daniel Frank Tuohy Sr., born March 31, 1858, in Ohio, and Caroline Mary (Schoeder) Tuohy, born in 1867 in Ohio. The couple married in 1888.

By 1900, Daniel and Caroline were living in Auglaize Township, where Daniel was farming. Their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, was born April 9, 1888, followed by Emma H. in July 1890, Daniel Frank Jr. on April 23, 1892, Ursula A. in June 1894, and Edmund James on February 22, 1897. A farm laborer, William Adams, was also living with the Tuohy family.

By 1910, the Tuohy family was still living in Auglaize Township. Daniel continued farming with the help of his sons.

On June 5, 1918, Edmund, living with his parents in Auglaize Township, registered for the World War I draft. He was listed as a farmer, 6 feet tall, medium build, with black hair, hazel eyes, a dark complexion, and single.

On August 26, 1918, Edmund joined the National Army out of Paulding. He served with the 159th Depot Brigade as a private until October 22, 1918, when he was transferred to the 1st Development Battalion. Edmund was honorably discharged on December 9, 1918.

After his service, he returned home to help work on the farm with his father. By 1920, Edmund was the only child still living at home.

On June 23, 1925, Edmund married Norma Ruth Heilshorn, who was born September 19, 1908, in Defiance, Ohio.

By 1928, Edmund and Ruth were living in Wyandotte, Michigan, at 2804 Electric Avenue. Edmund was working as a clerk in a post office. A daughter, Madonna Ruth Tuohy, was born in 1928 in Ferndale, Michigan.

By 1930, Edmund, Norma, and Madonna were still living at 2804 Electric Avenue in Wyandotte, Michigan. Edmund was still working at the post office as postmaster.

On June 25, 1933, Edmund was taken to Wyandotte County Hospital in Michigan with acute appendicitis. He underwent surgery on June 26. On July 3, 1933, at 3:00 p.m., Edmund passed away.

His body was brought home to Junction, where he was buried in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Junction, Row 9, Grave 9.

On July 4, 1934, Edmund’s mother, Caroline, passed away and was buried in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Junction.

On November 25, 1937, Norma Ruth Tuohy remarried. Her new husband was Charles Daniel Longeway. They lived at 12237 Memorial Street in Detroit, Michigan.

Their daughter Madonna graduated from high school in 1945. She later married Harold J. Owens on October 11, 1947, in Michigan. They went on to have two daughters and two grandchildren.

On November 18, 1943, Edmund’s father, Daniel, passed away. He was buried with Caroline in Junction.

In 1982, Charles passed away. On October 22, 1985, Norma passed away. They were buried in Arizona.

… Until Next Time!

By: Mark Holtsberry 

Robert Patterson Staley is another Paulding County young man with a sad ending. Robert Patterson Staley was born May 17, 1895, in Paulding, Ohio, the son of Edward S. and Blanche (Patterson) Staley. Edward S. Staley was born in Lafayette, Indiana, March 7, 1858, and later became a popular Paulding County sheriff, elected November 3, 1891. Blanche was born July 25, 1867, in Fostoria, Ohio. Ed and Blanche were married May 11, 1892, in Paulding, Ohio, by Judge Lafayette Lewis.

By 1900, the Staley family consisted of a daughter, Jessie P., born in April of 1885. She was the daughter of Edward and his first wife, Elva (Day) Staley. Elva passed away due to complications from childbirth on July 1, 1886. The family also included two sons, Nelson, born in April of 1893, and Robert, born in May of 1895. Edward was employed as a timber dealer, and all the children were in school.

On October 22, 1903, the Staley family welcomed another son, John Edward. By 1910, the Staley family was living at 520 Main Street in Paulding. On August 22, 1911, Robert’s brother Nelson accidentally drowned while visiting St. Ignace, Michigan. His body was brought home and buried in Live Oak Cemetery.

By 1916, Robert was a college student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Robert was a member of the Varsity Social Club, serving as vice president. By 1917, every able-bodied male between the ages of 18 and 45 had to register for the draft. On May 31, 1917, Robert did so. He was listed as tall, slender, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with brown eyes and dark brown hair.

Robert went to California in mid-1917 and ended up getting married. The young woman was Nelle G. Mugridge. They were married August 5, 1917, by minister F. S. Brush. After that, the trail of their marriage goes cold, and it is not clear what happened. Robert later returned to Ohio, where on May 12, 1918, he went to Cincinnati and signed up to join the Marine Corps.

Robert was sent to Parris Island, South Carolina. By July 31, 1918, Robert was working with the Overseas Depot Headquarters Company in Quantico, Virginia. On August 7, 1918, Robert was serving with Company C, Separate Battalion, and was promoted to sergeant on August 21, 1918.

Robert was sent to Brooklyn, New York, where he boarded the ship Aeolus and was shipped overseas to Brest, France, on August 27, 1918. On October 1, 1918, while in France on the Meuse-Argonne front, Robert was serving with the Second Division. Then on October 16, 1918, Robert was serving with the 84th Company, 6th Regiment.

After the end of the war, Robert served in the Army of Occupation, working in the office of the Chief Paymaster. He served in that position until April 2, 1919. On June 19, 1919, Robert was sent back to the 84th Company, 6th Regiment. Robert served in France until August 26, 1919.

Robert was shipped home on the ship Aeolus, arriving in New York on September 5, 1919. On September 7, 1919, Robert served with the 140th Casual Company in Quantico, Virginia. Robert was honorably discharged with excellent character on September 22, 1919 (File Number 116364).

Now I know you, the reader, are wondering where the sad ending is.

In 1920, Robert was living in Cincinnati, working as a night chef at the Hotel Gibson before moving back to Paulding. Robert moved in with his parents on Water Street, where he got a job as a hotel manager.

In 1924, Robert was scheduled to set sail out of New York to Bermuda on the ship Express of Britain. On March 21, 1924, the ship left dock to sail back to New York from Bermuda, arriving in New York March 24, 1924. The ship’s passenger list verifies much of what I have shared, but Robert was not on board.

Robert was actually at a Veterans Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, on February 5, 1924. He was dismissed March 24, 1924. Robert had two very crippling ailments: tuberculosis and meningitis.

Robert passed away July 30, 1927. The coroner’s report states that those illnesses were the cause of death. Robert was buried in Live Oak Cemetery in Block F, Lot 74, Grave 3.

Robert’s grave is marked with just a small, simple stone. He needs his upright military-issued stone!

Oh, I think I just came up with another project!

… Until Next Time!

By: Mark Holtsberry

Earnest Henry Stahlhut was born March 5, 1892, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, the son of William Frederick Stahlhut, who was born in Germany on May 20, 1866. The name of his birth mother has not been found. William later married Amelia Emily Krause on January 16, 1896, in Allen County, Indiana. Amelia was born in Germany in August of 1853.

By 1900, Earnest, along with his brother, two sisters, three stepbrothers, and one stepsister, were living on Cochren Street in the 8th Ward of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Earnest was attending school, and his father William was working as a teamster.

By 1910, while living in St. Joseph Township, Allen County, Indiana, Earnest was working as a hired farmhand for Charles B. Tonkel.

On June 5, 1917, Earnest registered for the World War I draft. He traveled to the 30th Precinct in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was described as tall with a slender build, blue eyes, and auburn hair. At the time, he was working for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Ft. Wayne as a blacksmith helper.

Earnest enlisted in the Navy in Indianapolis, Indiana, on December 15, 1917. He served as a Seaman Fireman, Second Class, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia.

He later became ill and was listed as a patient aboard ship. On March 3, 1918, he was transferred to the Naval Hospital in Norfolk. Earnest was suffering from malignant diphtheria, nose hemorrhage, and hemorrhaging of the stomach and intestines.

On March 4, 1918, at 4:10 p.m., Earnest passed away at the Naval Hospital. His father, William, who was living in Antwerp, Ohio, at the time, was notified.

Earnest was brought to Lindenwood Cemetery in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, where he was buried with full military honors.

His father, William, passed away on August 9, 1936, and was buried beside Earnest in Lindenwood Cemetery.

…Until Next Time!

By: Mark Holtsberry 

Wilbur Don Staley was born September 14, 1890, in Melrose, Ohio, the son of Clinton “Clint” John Staley, born December 1, 1851, in Allen County, Ohio, and Mary Emma “Emmie” (Kingery) Staley, born in 1857. The couple was married September 25, 1887, in Paulding. On August 1, 1888, they welcomed a daughter, Inez, and Wilbur was born in 1890.

By 1900, the Staley family was living in Melrose, where Clinton was a music teacher and the children were attending school. In 1907, Wilbur was working for the Pennsylvania Lines Hotel as a night clerk. In 1908, he was living at 58 Spy Run in Fort Wayne, Indiana. By 1910, Wilbur had moved back to Melrose and was living with his family on River Street. Inez was working for a tinsmith, and Wilbur was working odd jobs as well as laboring.

Sometime in 1913, Wilbur married Gladys Hakes, who was born April 24, 1894, in Oakwood, Ohio. She later became a school teacher. In 1914, the couple welcomed a daughter, Artemesia Staley. Sometime after 1915, Wilbur and Gladys moved to Troy, Ohio. On September 9, 1916, in Muncie, Indiana, they welcomed a son, Don E. Staley.

On June 5, 1917, Wilbur signed up for the World War I draft. He was listed as a self-employed painter of medium height and slender build, with brown eyes and dark hair. He was shipped overseas to France and served with Company G, 329th Infantry, until July 30, 1918. On that date, he was transferred to Company K, 104th Infantry, where he served until he was honorably discharged on July 23, 1919. He served in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne defensive sectors. He boarded the ship S.S. Rex on June 23, 1919, and set sail for home.

By 1920, Wilbur was living on East Main Street in Troy, Ohio, working as a painter and house decorator. At some point, he was divorced from his wife, Gladys, though the year is unclear.

On January 26, 1925, Clinton Staley passed away and was buried in Little Auglaize Cemetery. On May 29, 1926, Wilbur married Ellen Shisler, a dressmaker. She was born in August 1895 in Ohio and was the daughter of Arthur and Ervilla Shisler of Oakwood. On September 12, 1927, a son, Arthur Clinton Staley, was born. Arthur would later serve in World War II.

By 1930, the family was living on Celina Street in Oakwood, where Wilbur worked as a painter, painting railroad bridges and buildings. In 1935, Emma Staley passed away and was buried in Little Auglaize Cemetery.

On March 27, 1936, while driving his 1934 Ford, Wilbur collided with another car on Main Street in Fort Wayne. He was taken into surgery, where he passed away at 2:50 a.m. from a crushed chest and multiple fractures. On March 29, 1936, Wilbur was laid to rest in Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Lot 36, Grave 6. On April 27, 1936, his military upright tombstone was ordered and shipped June 10, 1936. The Dan Giltz American Legion Post #341 handled the tombstone arrangements.

Ellen never remarried and passed away February 27, 1986, in Toledo. Her burial site is unknown. Their son Arthur passed away February 6, 1993. Wilbur’s children from his first marriage, Artemesia and Don, passed away in 1989 and 1974, respectively.

…Until Next Time!

By: Mark Holtsberry

William Lawrence Stickney was born February 4, 1901, in Antwerp. He was the son of Walter E. Stickney, born in 1856 in Ohio, and Mary J. (Peterson) Stickney, born August 15, 1868, in Mace, Montgomery County, Ohio. The couple was married September 23, 1884, in Antwerp. They were the parents of John Sherman, born in 1887; Henry Mansfield, born in 1891; and Murial Loree, born in 1894.

In 1900, the family was living in Paulding on Harrison Street, where Walter worked as a farm laborer. The family grew with the birth of William Lawrence in 1901 and Sarah May on June 23, 1904. By 1910, the family had moved to Hicksville and was living on Arthur Street. William quit school at the end of his eighth-grade year.

On July 7, 1917, William joined Company E, 21st Ohio National Guard, out of Hicksville, serving until October 16, 1917. On the same date, July 7, 1917, he was inducted into the United States Army and reported for duty on July 15, 1917. He was assigned to Company L, 146th Infantry. On March 11, 1918, William was transferred to the Machine Gun Company, 146th Infantry.

William served overseas in the Ypres-Lys and Meuse-Argonne defensive sectors. On January 22, 1919, he boarded the ship Brest at Southampton, England, and set sail for home. He arrived in New York on January 30, 1919, and was honorably discharged on February 15, 1919.

William’s brother Henry registered for the draft on June 5, 1917. He served overseas in the Machine Gun Company, 146th Infantry, and was honorably discharged on March 21, 1919.

By 1920, William was working at the plow handle factory in Hicksville. He found adjusting to civilian life somewhat difficult. He and his brother Henry were involved in a shooting that wounded another man. According to police records, William had words with the man two years earlier over hunting rights. When they encountered each other again, an argument ensued over the same issue. William shot the man, took his money, and fled. The victim survived, but William was later found in Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana, where he was incarcerated at the Indiana Reformatory. While there, he passed the time weaving chairs.

In 1929, after serving his sentence, William—still single—was living with his parents at 2237 Oliver Street in Fort Wayne, working as a section hand on the railroad. By 1940, he was again living in Hicksville with his parents and continued working for the railroad as a trackman.

On February 18, 1941, William and a coworker were clearing snow from a track switch. The sound of other trains may have distracted him as he stepped in front of an oncoming train. He was struck and dragged approximately 200 feet. The train engineer did not see him. Coroner A. P. Hattendorf ruled his death accidental.

William was buried in Maumee Cemetery. In 1945, he received an upright military tombstone.

As a side note, William’s brother Henry was killed in a train-automobile accident on March 1, 1941. Henry was buried in Forest Home Cemetery in Hicksville.

… Until Next Time!

By: Mark Holtsberry

Charles Franklin Stiner was born on October 20, 1886, in Antwerp, Ohio. He was the son of John Stiner, born in 1831 in Switzerland, and Mary Jane “Jennie” (Cram) Stiner, born in 1859 in Ohio. John was a Civil War veteran who served with Company G, 14th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, a unit comprised of Paulding County men.

John and Mary were married on November 12, 1876, in Paulding County. By 1880, they were raising Annie, born in 1866; Maggie, born in 1868; and John A., born in 1871. These were children from John’s first marriage to Sarah Susanna (Cluts) Stiner, who was born in 1844 and passed away in 1875. Sarah and John were married in 1864.

John and Mary had Susanna in 1877 and Jacob in 1879. John was a farmer. John and Mary later added Simeon N., born in 1884, and Charles F., born in 1886. This farming family was busy raising children when tragedy struck. John passed away on February 1, 1887. He was buried in Slough Cemetery in Antwerp.

By 1890, Mary had moved the family to Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Simeon and Charles were in school. By 1900, with only two children remaining at home, Mary found it easier to raise the boys.

In 1907, Mary remarried a man named Eli Maynard Munson. By 1910, Eli, Mary, and Charles were living in Battle Creek, Michigan. Charles was working as a laborer in the laundry business.

On June 5, 1917, Charles found himself back in Antwerp, where he registered for the World War I draft. He was listed as short (5’3”), medium build, with gray eyes and light red hair. He was single and working as a clerk for Joseph Yager, who operated a local laundry.

On June 25, 1918, Charles joined the National Army out of Paulding County. He was assigned to the 158th Depot Brigade for training. He served until July 31, 1918, when he was transferred to the Quartermasters Corps. He was honorably discharged on March 14, 1919.

By 1920, Charles was working in Antwerp as a laundryman. His work with restaurants, hotels, and other patrons earned him the respect of the town’s residents. His honest dealings were his stock and trade.

By 1930, feeling the effects of the Great Depression, Charles moved back to Battle Creek, Michigan, where he continued in the laundry business. After a short stay, he returned to Antwerp. He was working as a salesman for a local restaurant and living with Charles and Rosetta Bissell at 215 South River Street.

Charles’s mother, Mary, passed away in 1939 and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek, Michigan. By 1940, Charles was still living in Antwerp, residing with his sister and brother-in-law.

In 1942, Charles registered for the World War II draft. At the age of 55, he was not selected. Around this time, he moved in with his employer, Hattie Yager, the wife of Joseph Yager, who continued to operate the Antwerp laundry service.

Within the next two years, Charles moved back to Battle Creek, Michigan. With his health failing, he passed away on April 4, 1949. He was buried alongside his mother and stepfather at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lot J-100, Grave 1.

… Until Next Time!

By: Mark Holtsberry 

Herbert William Stoller was born June 20, 1896, in Fairbury, Illinois. He was the son of John Albert Stoller, born September 15, 1863, in Bern, Switzerland, and Louise M. (Mangold) Stoller, born December 6, 1870, in France. The couple was married in 1892.

By 1900, John and Louise had four children: Leona, born in July 1894; Herbert, born in 1896; Michael, born in 1898; and Daniel, born in 1899. At that time, the family was living on Ash Street in Indian Grove, Livingston County, Illinois, where John was engaged in the hardware business.

By 1910, the Stoller family had moved to Waldo, Illinois. John had taken up farming, and the family had grown. Carl was born in 1900, John in 1901, Juliet in 1903, Ezra in 1905, Mary in 1907, and Robert in 1910.

Herbert quit school after completing the fifth grade. It is likely he was helping his father in the fields, as all of the children probably contributed to the family farm.

Sometime after 1910, the Stoller family moved to Paulding County, Ohio, where John continued farming. On June 5, 1918, Herbert registered for the World War I draft in Paulding. He was described as tall, of slender build, single, and working for his father. On September 5, 1918, Herbert was drafted into the National Army out of Paulding and assigned to the 32nd Company, 8th Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade for training.

Herbert served until September 26, 1918, when he was transferred to the Conscientious Objectors Detachment Camp at Camp Sherman, Ohio. He served with this unit until December 12, 1918, after which he was assigned to the Quartermaster Corps at Camp Sherman. Herbert was honorably discharged on May 16, 1919.

Following his military service, Herbert returned home. His mother, Louise, passed away on February 22, 1920, and was buried in the Latty Apostolic Cemetery outside Latty, Ohio. The Stoller family continued farming and living in Jackson Township.

On January 9, 1921, while still living at home, Herbert married Leah Laukauf, who was born March 14, 1897, in Tremont, Tazewell County, Illinois. Together they became the parents of Nelson, born in 1922; Velma, born in 1923; Edwin, born in 1924, who passed away at birth; Justus, born in 1926; Ernest, born in 1927; and Pauline, born in 1929.

By 1930, the family was living outside Paulding on Dewitt Pike, where they continued farming. Leah later gave birth to a son, Willis, in 1932, and a daughter, Ruth, in 1936.

By 1940, the Stoller family was living in the Paulding area, and Herbert continued to farm. On January 7, 1942, Herbert passed away unexpectedly. He was laid to rest in the Latty Apostolic Cemetery outside Latty, Ohio.]

… Until Next Time!

By: Mark Holtsberry

Raymond Henry Stults was born in January 1892 in Paulding, Ohio. He was the son of George M. Stults, born February 12, 1867, in Highland County, Ohio, and Lizzie C. (Cooper) Stults, born June 8, 1867, in Ohio. The couple was married on March 17, 1889. On December 9, 1889, they welcomed a son, John Clinton Stults. In January 1892, Raymond was born.

On October 8, 1896, Lizzie passed away from ulcers. She was buried in Cooper-Haines Cemetery. By 1900, Raymond and John were living with their grandmother in Paulding, where both boys attended grade school. On August 20, 1901, John passed away from typhoid fever and was buried in Cooper-Haines Cemetery.

By 1905, Raymond had quit school after completing the eighth grade. By 1910, he was still living with his grandmother and working various odd jobs. That same year, George married Lula Gertrude (Howard), who was born November 13, 1880, in Ohio. On March 29, 1911, she gave birth to a son, Harry Arthur Stults, in Hudson, Michigan. On October 6, 1913, George died in Hudson, Michigan, and was buried in Cooper-Haines Cemetery.

On June 5, 1917, Raymond registered for the World War I draft at the Paulding precinct. He was listed as 5 feet 7 inches tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and dark brown hair. He was single and self-employed as a farmer. On March 29, 1918, Raymond joined the National Army out of Paulding and served with Headquarters Troop, 83rd Division. He was promoted to Corporal on April 6, 1919, and to Sergeant on June 13, 1919. He served until July 23, 1919, and was honorably discharged on July 31, 1919.

By 1920, Raymond was again living with his grandmother on Flatrock Pike in Paulding and continued working in farming. On September 14, 1926, in Hudson, Michigan, Raymond married bookkeeper Martha W. Barnes. She was born February 22, 1905, in Paulding. They had two sons: John Clinton Stults, born in 1928, and Raymond Henry Stults, born in 1936.

By 1930, Raymond and his family were living on River Road, where he worked as a road laborer for the state highway department while also farming. By 1940, the family had moved into Paulding, and Raymond was working as a hotel clerk for Ray Schall. In 1942, Raymond registered for the World War II draft.

On February 2, 1948, Raymond passed away and was buried in Cooper-Haines Cemetery, Lot 118, Grave 1. His wife, Martha, passed away on March 3, 2000, and was buried in Cooper-Haines Cemetery. Son John Clinton Stults passed away on February 17, 1999 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Raymond Henry Stults passed away on October 21, 2013. Both sons were buried in Cooper-Haines Cemetery.

…UNTIL NEXT TIME!