Selected Families and Individuals

Notes


William L. Toole

William Toole was a member of the graduating class of 1947, St. Nicholas High School, Zanesville, Ohio.

Mr. and Mrs. William Toole attended a Crock Family Reunion held at the home of his uncle, Albert Crock, on 18 Aug 1957. See notes of Albert Crock for details. William Toole did not have any children present at the reunion.


Velma Shaffer

Wedding announcement:
TOOLE -- SHAFFER VOWS ANNOUNCED
Miss Velma Shaffer and William Toole were married January 31 in St. Nicholas
Catholic church with the Rev. Fr. Richard Endres reading the double ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Shaffer of Route 3. Mr. Toole is
the son of Mrs. Lillian Toole and the late Mr. Toole.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Harold Shaffer, was attended
by her cousin, Miss Mary Crock, as maid of honor. Raymond Toole was his brother’s
best man.
A reception was held in the YWCA with Miss Ann Benarczuk and Miss Mary
Fracker as the aides. Following a wedding trip, the newlyweds will live on Pine street.
The bride is a graduate of Hopewell high school and is employed by Merrill Lynch,
Pierce, Fenner and Beane. Me. Toole is a graduate of St. Nicholas high school and is
employed by the Essex Wire corporation. Both belong to the church in which they were married.

According to The Zanesville Times Recorder, Mrs. William Toole was an aide at the wedding of her brother, Howard Schaffer to Marlene Reed in Zanesville on 23 Aug 1953.

Note: surname is spelled Shaffer in Velma's wedding announcement, and Schaffer in Howard's wedding announcment.


Raymond J. Toole

The following wedding announcement for Flossie Smith and Raymond J. Toole appeared in The Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on November 1, 1953:
FLOSSIE SMITH JOINS AUTUMN BRIDES SATURDAY
Miss Flossie Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Smith
of 354 Bank street, exchanged nuptial vows with Raymond J. Toole
yesterday at St. Nicholas Catholic church. The bride's parents
entertained with a reception after the ceremony in Hotel Rogge.
The couple recited their double ring vows to Father Linus Dury who
celebrated the high nuptial mass at the open church ceremony.
Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a waltz length gown
fashioned of white Chantilly lace and nylon net. Her wedding ensemble
was fashioned with a halter-type bodice that featured a Peter Pan collar.
A lace jacket styled with long sleeves and turn back cuffs of pleated net
was worn over the bodice of the bride's gown. The trim on the jacket
cuffs matched the pleated net skirt of the dress. Her fingertip veil of
illusion was caught to a Juliet cap. The bride's bouquet was an arrange-
ment of white roses and carnations centered with her going away
corsage.
Mrs. William Toole, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, was the bride's
only attendant. The matron of honor's gown was champagne color
and fashioned of net over taffeta. Her strapless bodice was covered
wit ah(sic) stole trimmed with gold sequins. She wore a small cap that
matched her gown. Mrs. Toole carried a bouquet of mixed fall flowers.
The bridegroom's brother, William, was best man. Before the ceremony
the guests were seated by James DeDonatis and Ralph Dorsh.
Aides at the afternoon reception were Miss Glenna Spence, Miss Mary
Crock and Mrs. William Harrigan.
The newlyweds left for a southern wedding trip after the reception. For
traveling the new Mrs. Toole selected a tweed dress complimented with
brown accessories. Pinned to her shoulder was the detachable corsage
from her wedding bouquet. The couple will reside in this city when they
return.
Both young people are high school graduates and affiliated with the
church in which they were married. Mrs. Toole is a cashier at the Big
Bear store and her husband is employed as assistant produce manager
there. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Lilliam (sic) Toole of Chandlers-
ville road and the late John Toole.

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Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Toole and daughter Connie attended a Crock Family Reunion held at the home of his uncle, Albert Crock, on 18 Aug 1957. See notes of Albert Crock for details.


Linda Darlene Smith

WEDDING DATE IS ANNOUNCED
Miss Linda Darlene Smith has chosen Saturday Feb. 5 [1966] for her wedding
to David Ronald Toole, son of Mrs. John Toole of Chandlersville road and the late
Mr. Toole.
The wedding will be in St. Nicholas Catholic church. Miss Smith, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Smith of Millfield Route 1, was guest of honor at a bridal
party give by Mrs. Verna Dailey of 835 Larzelere avenue. Contest prizes were
won by Mrs. Edmond Cohagen, Mrs. Raymond Toole, Mrs. Donald Toole, and
Mrs. Dwight Davis.
Miss Smith lives with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Davis
of 830 Chester street [Zanesville].


Ronald Crock

Living in HUntington Beach, California in 2008.


Ursula Crock

Living in Italy with her mother.


Joseph Thieman

In 1910, farmer Joseph Thieman (34) lived in Watertown, Washington County, Ohio with his wife Rosa M (33) and 3 children (Names can not be read on the census page). The age of the first child listed is 6 years and of the last child 1 year and 8 months. Joseph and Rosa M had been married for 8 years and all three of the there children were still alive. All members of the household were born in Ohio. Joseph and Rosa's parents were born in Germany. Living on the farm next to Joseph was his brother Andrew and his family, including Joseph and Andrew's mother Mary.

On September 12, 1918 Joseph Thieman (43 - April 24, 1875) of RD#1, Watertown, Washington Co., Ohio registered for the military draft. On his draft registration card his occupation is given as farmer in Watertown, Ohio. His nearest relative is given as Mrs. Rose Thieman, RD#1 Watertown, Ohio. His physical description is given as: tall, medium build, gray eyes, light brown hair (slightly bald).

At the time of the 1920 census, 44 year old farmer Joseph Thieman (Thinnman on census) owned a farm in Watertown with his wife Rosa M (43) and 3 children, Harold J. (16), Hellen M. (13), and Hilda (11). All members of the house hold could both read and write and the Joseph's 2 daughters attended school. Joseph's brother Andrew and his family, including Joseph and Andrew's mother Mary A, lived next door.

In 1930, 55 year old farmer Joseph Thieman lived on a farm he owned in Watertown, Washington County, Ohio with his wife Rosa (53). Living with them and identified as a lodger was Leander Gossette (74). According to the census record, Joseph was first married at the age of 26 and Rosa at the age of 52. (Either this is a second wife named Rosa, the first one being Rosa Meiser, or the year of first marriage is incorrect on the census form. It seems more likely that this is the same woman named Rosa since the other info appears to be correct for both her and Joseph). Joseph and Rosa were both born in Ohio, their parents in Germany. They owned a radio.Joseph's son Harold and his family lived next door. Living on the farm next to Harold was his uncle (Joseph's brother) Andrew and his family.