Selected Families and Individuals

Notes


Otto Jacob Singer

In 1910, 15 year old Otto Singer lived with his parents and siblings in Pittsburgh. He worked as a laborer in a ladder factory. Otto did not attend school that year.

At the time of the 1930 census, Otto J. Singer (35) and his wife Bertha (33) owned a two-family home worth $7000 at 1319 Sandusky St. in Pittsburgh, PA. Living with them were their children Otto Jr. (12), Evelyn (11), and Harry (4). The two older children attended school. Otto Sr. was employed as an auto repairman in a garage. The family owned a radio set. The other portion of the house was rented to a family from Yugoslavia.


Bertha

According to the 1930 census, Bertha's parents were born in Germany.


Christian Tornes

In 1880, Prussian farmer Christian Tornes (46) lived in Muskingum Twp., Washington County, Ohio with his wife Catherine (41) and children Michael (21), John (18), Rosa (14), Mary (12), Lizzie (9), Willie (7), Gilbert (4), and Lawrence (1). Mary, Lizzie, and Willie attended school.


John C. Saling

At the time of the 1850 census, 21 year old farmer John Sayling lived in Enoch Twp., Monroe County, Ohio with his wife Margaret (22) and son Henry (1). John and Margaret were born in Germany, Henry was born in Ohio. John Saling could not read or write. Neighboring farms in the census belonged to William Parks and the widow Barbara (Scheetz) Huffman and her children.

In 1860, 30 year old farmer John Saling, his wife and children lived with John's father, Valentine Saling, in Enoch Twp, Noble County, Ohio. The children in the house are Henry (13), Mary (9), Margaret (7), and John (5). It is not clear why the younger John is listed... church records and subsequent census records indicate that he wasn't born until 1863. Son Valentine, who would have been about 6 months old, is not listed in the census, nor is daughter Caroline, who would have been 2.

In 1870, 41 year old Bavarian-born farmer John Saling lived in Enoch Twp. with his wife Margaret (42) and their children Henry (20), Mary (18), Caroline (13), Margaret (11), Valentine (9), John (7), Elizabeth (4), and Francis (2). Caroline, Margaret, and Valentine attended school. John's widowed father, Valentine (78) lived with them. (His occupation is "lives with son.") Adjacent farms in the census belonged to Henry Crock and Francis Ebert. John's older sister, Caroline Saling Schott, lived nearby.

In June 1880, John Saling (51) still lived in Enoch Twp. with his wife Margaret (52) and children Margaret Jr. (21), Valentine (19), John Jr. (17), Elizabeth (15), Francis (12) and Rosa (9). None of the children attended school. Neighboring farms in the census belonged to Frank Estadt and Nicholas Schott.


Margaret J. Sheab

In 1900 and 1910, Margaret lived with the family of her son, Frank Saling. Margaret was born in Germany and came to America in 1833, when she was about five years old. She spoke English, but could not read or write.

Alternate spelling of maiden name: Sheep (from death certificate of daughter Elizabeth Saling Miller).


Sebastian N. Archer

Sources conflict on date of birth:
6 Jun 1844 -- Snider, citing church records
16 Jun 1844 -- death certificate

Researcher Dolores Snider citing church records in "St. Mary's -- 150 Years -- Fulda, Ohio" shows a child named Edward P. Archer born or christened on 1 Dec 1878 in the family of Sebastian Archer. This child does not appear in any census record.

Caldwell Citizens' Press, 14 Apr 1881:
Sebast Archer, wjho is working at a saw mill moved from East Union into our township
[Fulda, Enoch Twp.] on lttle creek.

At the time of the 1880 census, Sebastian Archer (36) and his wife Ellen T. (36), children Rose (12), Adrian (10), Edward P. (9), Lucy (7), Andrew J. (5), William I. (3), Thomas R. (4 mos.), niece Laura Archer (22), and a 10 year old boy named Alfred W. Morris who was listed as "no relation." All of the minors in the house attended school except the two youngest children. Sebastian was a miller. Everyone in the household was a native of Ohio, as were Sebastian's parents and Laura's father. Ellen's parents were Irish, as was Laura's mother. It is not known who Laura Archer's parents were.

In 1890, Sebastian Archer's residence was given as McCleary, O. on the US Census Veterans' Schedule. Sebastian served as a private in G Company of the 186th Regiment of the Ohio Infantry. He enlisted on 11 Feb 1865 and was discharged 25 Sep 1865, having served 7 months. No disabilities or comments are listed for Sebastian on the census schedule.

From the 1900 census: 55 year old Sebastian Archer lived in Carlisle, Stock Twp., Noble Couny, Ohio with his 56 year old wife Ellen and four single children: Andrew (25), Urban (23), Thomas (20), and Mary (18). Also living in the house was Sebastian's widowed daughter Rosa McEntee (35), and her two sons, Edward (10), and Thomas (8). Sebastian's occupation is listed as "miller." He and his parents were born in Ohio. Everyone in the household could read and write English. Sebastian's son Adrian lived next door, and son Purcell E. lived nearby.

The Archer family has not been found in the 1910 census.

In 1920 "Silvastian" N. Archer (75) and his wife Ellen (76) owned a home on South High Street in Woodsfield, Center Twp., Ohio. Living with them were their widowed daughters, Lucy Danford (46) and Rose M. "McCarter" (51) and her son Edward (29). Sebastian was the operator of a saw mill. Everyone in the home was a native of Ohio, as were Sebastian's parents. Ellen's parents were from Germany, according to the census. The family of Sebastian's daughter, Mary Thurman, lived a few doors away.

Sebastian Archer's obituary was published in The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, September 14, 1922 Sebastian N. Archer was born June 16, 1844, in what is now Noble
county, near East Union. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Archer,
pioneer settlers on the East Fork of Duck Creek. The deceased was 78 years, 2 months, and 16 days old. October 9,
1864, he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen McGovern at the Fulda
Catholic church by Rev. Father Fluber. Immediately after the marriage
Mr. Archer was called to serve his country in the Civil War. He was
honorably discharged from the service at Camp Chase, Ohio, in the
fall of 1865. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Archer, the oldest and youngest
dying in infancy. His wife and eight children still survive: A. C. of Zanesville,
Ohio; U. W. of Somerset; E. P. of Lewisville; A. J. of Youngstown, and
Thomas of Columbus; Mrs. Thurman Smith of Caldwell; Rosa McEntee
and Lucy Danford of the home. Mr. Archer is also survived by one brother,
J. W. Archer of the home place and one sister, Mrs. Michael Crum of near
East Union. Mr. Archer was honored and respected by all who knew him. He was a
devout member of the Catholic church. His has been a long and useful life
and he has left to his sons and daughters no legacy more valuable than
the example he set before them. May they always remember this in their
different walks of life and may this be a guiding star to steer them in the
path of righteousness. The funeral was held at St. Sylvester’s Catholich church at Woodsfield,
Ohio, and he was laid to rest in the cemetery at that place, followed by a
large concourse of relatives and friends among which was the local G. A.
R. Post carrying the flag and flowers. May he rest in peace.

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Researcher Dolores Snider, citing church records at Fulda, Ohio, lists a second marriage for Sebastian Archer. His obituary mentions only one wife. However, the 1920 census states that Ellen Archer's parents were German. Previous census records indicate that her parents were Irish. This suggests that Sebastian may, indeed, have had two different wives, both named Ellen.


Elijah Archer

At the time of the 1850 census, Elijah Archer (31) lived in Stock Twp., Monroe County, Ohio with his wife Margaret (29) and children Martin (10), Nancy (8), Sebastian (6), Robert (4), and Roda (1). None of the children attended school. Adjacent farms in the census belonged to John Miller and Daniel Bates.

In 1860, 41 year old farmer Elijah Archer lived in Stock Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his 39 year old wife Margaret and eight children: Martin (20), Sebastian (19), Robert (13), Rodah (11), Matilda (8), Martha (6), Mary E. (3), and John W. (8 months).

In 1900, 80 year old farmer Elijah Archer lived on a farm that he owned in Stock Twp. with his 79 year old wife Margaret. A 23 year old servant named Elizabeth also lived in the house. Elijah Archer and his wife were able to read and write English. Neighboring farms in the census belonged to Elijah's son-in-lawMichael Crum, and his son John Archer.


Joannae Margaret Walker

The 1850 census states that Margaret (Walker) Archer could not read or write. The 1900 census states that 79 year old Margaret Archer had given birth to ten children, none of whom were still living. This conflicts with other data. Records also conflict on her date of birth: Jan 1821 (Snider) vs. Jun 1821 (1900 census).


Charles Adam Archer

Not listed as a surviving sibling in the 1922 obituary of brother Sebastian Archer.


Sarah

In 1850, 56 year old Sarah Christ lived in the household of Francis and Mary (Christ) Crum. Also living in the home was 19 year old Elizabeth Christ.


Louis Ritterbeck

In 1860, 40 year old Louis Ritterback lived in Stock Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his 21 year old wife Gertrude and their two children Joseph (2) and Margaret (6 months). Louis Ritterbeck's occupation was "day laborer." He was born in Byron (Bayern/Bavaria?)

By the time of the 1870 census, Bavarian-born "Louis Ritterback" (51) had moved to Enoch Twp. with his wife Kathrina (31) and their children Joseph (12), Margaret (11), Francis (9), Lewis (7) and John (5). Children Catherine Gertrude (2) and Henry (1 month) are missing from the census. Both of these children are known to have been alive in June 1870. Joseph, Margaret and Francis attended school. Adjacent farms in the census belonged to Joseph Nau and James Jones.

In 1880, "Lewis Rederback" (61) was still living on a farm in Enoch Twp. with his wife Catherine (41) and children Joseph (22), Margaret (20), Francis (18), Lewis (16), John (14), Catherine (12), Henry (illegible), and Tersia (1 month). Only Francis, John, and Catherine attended school. Also living in the house was 77 year old Roseana Ritterbeck, widow of Louis' uncle, Franz Joseph Ritterbeck. Neighboring farms in the census were those of Martin McBride and August Smith.

In 1900, 81 year old Lewis Redrbeck lived on a mortgaged farm in Encoh Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his 61 year old wife Gertude and two unmarried children: Frank (38) and Mary (15). The 1900 census states that he was born in Germany. This conflicts with other records that suggest he was born in the Alsace region of France. (Control of the region changed from French to German and back.) Louis came to America as an infant in 1820. He was a naturalized citizen. He spoke English, but could not read or write.

Obituary: SOURCE: Caldwell Press - Fulda News - 12 Nov 1902
Mr. Louis Ritterback an aged and highly respected citizen of this place died Nov
6th. Funeral took place Saturday. Interment at the cemetery here.


Gertrude Catherine Ebert

Records conflict on place of birth:
1860 census Ohio
1870 and 1900 census Pennsylvania

Gertrude was born in Pennsylvania to German-born parents. In 1900, nine of Gertrude Ebert Ritterbeck's twelve children were still living. The children who did not survive were Henry (1870-1872), Johanna (1872-1878), and Sophia (1874 - c. 1878). Gertrude spoke English but could not read or write.

Gertrude Catherine Ebert Ritterbeck lived alone at the time of the 1910 census.

Obituary: SOURCE: Caldwell Leader or Journal - Week of 8 Oct 1917
Mrs. Gertrude Ritterbeck, aged 78 years, died at the home of her son Joseph Ritterbeck, Friday, from heart failure. The funeral was held at Fulda, Sunday, conducted by Rev. J.B. Oeink. Burial was made in the cemetery at Fulda.
Undertaker E.F. Leasure had charge of the remains.
[Died 5 Oct 1917]


Henry Ritterbeck

Catherine Gertrude Ritterbeck (age 2) and her younger brother Henry (1 month) were not listed with their parents and siblings in the 1870 census.


Valentine Becker

Date of birth calculated from age at death (59 y, 1 m, 19 d).

In 1870, 36 year old Hessian-born farmer "Valentine Baker" lived in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his wife Margaret (23). There were no children in the household. Adjacent farms in the census were those of Elwood Hupp and Valentine's father-in-law, Joseph Ebert.

At the time of the 1880 census, Valentine Baker and his wife Margaret lived on a farm in Jefferson Twp., Noble County, Ohio with their children Joseph (9), Andrew (5), Ambrose (3), and Mena (1). The two oldest boys attended school. Neighboring farms in the census belonged to Sebastian Hill (Heil) and Adam Burkhart.

Valentine Becker moved his family from Noble Co., OH to Wheeling, West Virginia in 1887.


Margaret Ebert

The 1900 census entry for the family is extremely dark and very difficult to read. Widow Margaret Beeker (54) rented a home at 2242 Alley D (?) (near 41 23rd St.) in the Center District of Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. Living with her were her six surviving children: Joseph (29), Anthony (25), Ambrose (23), Minnie (21), John A. (17) and Gertrude (15). All of the children were born in Ohio; none attended school. Everyone in the household except Margaret and Minnie worked outside the home. Margaret had four children who died prior to 1900. Two of those were Louis and Appolonia; the names of the other two are not known.


Louis Becker

Louis Becker (who would have been six years old) was not listed with his family in the 1880 census.


Philomena Becker

In 1900, Minnie Beeker (21) lived with her widowed mother and siblings in Wheeling, WV. Minnie did not work outside the home.

At the time of the 1910 census, 30 year old Minnie Becker lived with several of her unmarried siblings in a rented house on Jacob St. in Wheeling. Minnie was an employee at a stamping company.