Military History in Paulding County
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!
