In 1910, 26 year old farmer Joseph Zwick lived on a rented farm in Summit Twp., Monroe Co., Ohio with his 19 year old wife Ida and their infant son Leander.
The obituary of John Edward Zwick was published in the Zanesville Times Recorder on 23 Jul 1976:
SUMMERFIELD - Joseph F. Zwick, 92, a retired farmer,
of Lewisville Route 2, died at 11:@0 a.m. Wednesday at
Monroe County Nursing Home in Woodsfield.
Mr. Zwick’s wife, the former Ida Dick, died in 1913.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Blackstone and
a son, Leander Zwick, both of Lewisville Route 2; one
brother, Charles Zwick of Caldwell Route 2; nine grand-
children; 37 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Zwick was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church
in Burkhart.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at
the church in Burkhart with burial in the church cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at
Brubach Funeral Home in Summerfield. Rosary will be
recited at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
According to the 1910 census, Ida Dick's father was born in Germany. She did not know where her mother was born.
SOURCE: Marietta Times... Marietta, OH .. Nov 2000
WOODSFIELD -- Leander G. Zwick, 91, of Monroe County
Care Center, formerly of Lewisville, died at 1:55 a.m. Friday
(Nov. 17, 2000) at the center.
He was born Sept. 27, 1909, near Lewisville to Joseph
and Ida Dick Zwick. He was a retired farmer and a member
of St. Joseph Catholic Church near Lewisville.
He is survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces
and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents
and one sister, Mildred Blackstone.
Mass of Christian burial is at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church near Lewisville with the Rev. David Gaydosik
as celebrant. Burial is in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery near
Lewisville. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield. Vigil services
are at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Sources conflict on year of birth:
30 Jun 1874 -- Anderson, citing Kasler & Smithberger
Jun 1872 -- 1900 census
1872 or 1873 -- 1880 census
The 1880 and 1900 census show that George is one year older than his brother Francis. Anderson states that Francis is one year older than George.George (36) and Rosa (31) Smithberger lived on a farm in Marion Twp., Noble Co., OH in 1910 with three of their children: Raymond (8), Freda (4) and Marie (1). Marie had given birth to four children prior to 1910, but only three survived. George's brother Henry (aka Peter Henry, Henry William) lived next door.
On 12 Sep 1918, 45 year old George Joseph Smithberger of 1 Summerfield, Noble County, Ohio filled out a U.S. military draft registration card. He gave his birthdate as June 30, 1873. He indicated that he was a farmer and his nearest relative was Rosa Smithberger. George was described as being of medium height and build with brown eyes and brown hair, with no obvious physical disabilities.
Rosa Zwick Smithberger’s obituary appeared in the Zanesville Times Recorder on 19 May 1971:
Mrs. Rosa C. Smithberger, 92, of Summerfield, died
at 8:30 p.m. Monday [17 May 1971] at Good Samaritan
Medical Center where she had been a patient since last
Thursday.
Born Nov. 6, 1878 in Monroe County, Mrs. Smithberger
was a daughter of George and Barbara Hupp Zwick. Her
husband, George Smithberger, died in 1933.
Surviving are three sons, Raymond, Lester and John
Smithberger, all of Summerfield Route 1; two brothers,
Joseph Zwick of Lewisville and Charles Zwick of Summer-
field Route 1; 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Three daughters and a son are deceased.
Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s
Catholic Church in Carlisle with Fr. Walter Heinz and Fr.
Rudolf Wargo officiating. Burial will be in the church
cemetery.
Friends may call at Brubach Funeral Home at Summer-
field 7 to 9 p.m. today. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
today at the funeral home. The body will be taken to the
family residence where friends may call Thursday afternoon.
Harold A. Smithberger served in World War II.
In 1860, Adam (28) and Mary A. (26) Weaver lived in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio with children Catherine (5), Mary (3), and Elizabeth (6 mos). Also living in the house were Augustus Weaver (26) and Joseph Shipner (19). The 1860 census does not list relationships, so the relationship between Adam and Augustus Weaver remains unknown, as does the relationship between Mary Schoeppner Weaver and Joseph Schoeppner. Adam, Augustus and Joseph were all employed as plasterers. Adam's real estate was valued at $1200, and his personal possessions were worth $100. The adults were all born in Germany, and the children were born in Ohio.
At the time of the 1870 census, Adam (43) and Mary (36) Weaver owned real estate worth $2500 in Marietta's 3rd ward. Living in the household were children Catherine (15), Mary (12), Amelia (8), Augustus (5), and Adam (3). The three girls attended school. Adam Weaver worked as a paper hanger. He was a US citizen. The Weaver's personal possessions were valued at $1000. Adam's birthplace was "Hesse D." (Darmstadt).
In 1880, Adam Weber (52) and his wife Mary Anne (46) lived on Washington St. in Marietta. They lived with their children Kate (24), Mary (22), Amelia (18), August (16), and Adam (13). The youngest three children attened school.
According to the 1870 and 1880 state that Mary could read but she could not write.
In 1900, widow Mrs. Mary Weber (66, dob Oct 1833) owned a home at 513 Washington Street in the 4th ward of Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. Living with her were her unmarried children Amelia (34, dob Dec 1866) and Adam J. (32, dob Jan 1868). The census states taht Mary had only given birth to two children. Mary came to America in 1834, according to the census. Her naturalization status was unknown.
At the time of the 1910 census, Mary Weber (76) still lived at 513 Washington St. with her unmarried daughter, Amelia. This census indicates that five of Mary's six children were still living in 1910. Mary has an occupation, but it's illegible.
Sources conflict on year of birth:
1862 -- Cummings
Dec 1866 -- 1900 census
abt 1861/1862 -- calculated from 1870 and 1910 cenusFrom the Fulda column of the Caldwell Citizens' Press, 26 Jul 1883:
Amelia Weaver, of Marietta, who taught our English
school last winter, is visiting relatives here.In 1900, 34 year old Amelia Weber lived with her widowed mother and brother at 513 Washington St. in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. Amelia was employed as a school teacher.
At the time of the 1910 census, Amelia Weber lived at 513 Washington St. with her widowed mother. Amelia was employed as a public school teacher.
In 1920, Amelia Weber lived alone in the house at 513 Washington St. She worked as a grade school teacher.
The following appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on January 1, 1929:
MISS WEBBER SERIOUSLY BURNED
N. F. Schott of this city has been notified of the serious
condition of his cousin, Miss Amelia Webber, of Marietta,
who was severely burned about the body, Monday morning
when her clothing ignited as she stood in front of a gas
heater at her home. Miss Webber was removed to Fremont
hospital that city. Miss Webber who is a retired school teacher
has many friends in Caldwell and Noble county who hope for
her speedy recovery.Amelia Weber's obituary appeared in The Athens Messenger (Athens, OH) newspaper on March 13, 1929:
AMELIA WEBER DEAD
MIDDLEPORT, March 13 -- Mrs. Sidenstricker learned from
her sister in Marietta Tuesday that Miss Amelia Weber died at
her home there at 2 o'clock yesterday morning, death being
due to accidental burns received two months ago. Miss Weber
was a prominent woman of Marietta. Recently she made an
extended tour of Europe. She had been a teacher for a number
of years. The funeral will be held Thursday.
In 1900, 28 year old farmer Joseph Zwick lived on a farm that he owned in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his 25 year old wife Maggie. Living with them were three of Joseph's sisters: Lizzie (25), Anna (15), and Mary (12); and a brother Henry (22). Also living in the household was 17 year old farm hand Edward Sterangel. Everyone in the house could read and write English.
Dolores Snider, in her book "St. Mary's -- 150 Years -- Fulda, OH" lists seven children on the family of Joseph and Margie Zwick. However, the last three children --Roman, Clara, and Ida -- are believed to be in error. They are known to be the children of John and Barbara (Burkhart) Zwick.
Census records show that only one of Maggie Ruppel Zwick's two children were living in 1900. No young children lived in the household in 1900.
Margaret Rupple Zwick is not listed as a surviving sibling in the 1938 obituary of her brother, William Ruppel.
From the 1900 census: 26 year old blacksmith Leonard Zwick and his wife of less than a year, Barbara, lived in a mortgaged house in Elk Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. They had no children. Leonard was born in Ohio to a German-born father. His mother was born in Ohio. Leonard and Barbara could read and write.
By 1910, the family had moved to Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, where they owned a mortgaged house. (The name of the street is illegible.) The household consisted of Leonard Zwick (35), his wife Barbara (36) and their children Helen M. (9), Francis M. (5) and Edna R. (3 mos). Leonard was employed as a carpenter. According to the census, Barbara had given birth to four children, one of whom died prior to 1910.
A census taker visited the Zwick home on 12 Jan 1920. He recorded that Leonard (45) and Barbara M. Zwick (45) owned a home at 139 Chalmers Ave. in Youngstown where they lived with their children Helen M. (19), Francis M. (15), Edna R. (10), Hubert H. (7), Evelyn L. (6), and Alma C. (3 yrs 11 mos). Francis, Edna, Hubert and Evelyn attended school. Leonard was a carpenter in the general contracting industry. Helen was a stenographer at a printing company. Barbara Huffman Zwick died 8 days after the census taker stopped at their home.
In 1930, widower Leonard Zwick (55) owned a home worth $7000 at 139 West Chalmers Ave. in Youngstown. Living with him were his children Francis (25), Edna (20), Hubert (18), Evelyn (16), and Alma (14). The three youngest children attended school. Leonard worked as a house carpenter. Francis was employed as a newspaper printer. The Zwick family owned a radio set.
There is some question about who the wife of Leonard Zwick was. Researcher Dolores Snider, citing church records in her work "St. Mary's -- 150 Years -- Fulda, OH" states that Leonard Zwick's wife was Matilda Huffman (daugher of Henry Huffman).
Other evidence indicates that Matilda Huffman did not marry. She is listed by her maiden name in her parents' household in the 1900 and 1910 census. She is also listed in the household of her husband, Leonard Zwick, in 1900. In 1930, she is enumerated under her maiden name in the household of her unmarried brother, Edward.
Records also conflict on her year of birth: 1874 (Snider, 1900 census), Mar 1876 (1900 census).
The great granddaughter of Leonard Zwick, Maureen Ryan Baker, states that Leonard's wife was Barbara Margaret Huffman (b. 18 Mar 1874 in Harriettsville). According to Maureen, Barbara was the sister of Matilda. Matilda never married.
Francis Zwick never married.
Name in 1880 census is Henry Michael.
In 1900, 22 year old Henry Zwick lived and worked on the farm of his brother and sister in law, Joseph and Maggie (Ruppel) Zwick in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio.
At the time of the 1910 census, Henry M. Zwick (32) and his wife of 7 years, Barbara (26), rented a home at 558 Betts St. in the 15th ward of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Living with them were their children Raymond (5), Evelyn M. (3), and Edna (1). Henry was employed as a house carpenter.
In 1920, Henry M. (41) and Mary B. (36) rented a home at 989 Delhi Avenue in Cincinnati. They lived with their children Raymond (15), Edna (10), Dorothy (4 yrs 9 mos.), and Ruth (1 yr 5 mos). Only Edna attended school. Henry worked as a carpenter.
Ten years later, the family lived in the same house, which they rented for $25 a month. Members of the household were Henry M. (52), Mary B. (46), Dorothy L. (15), Ruth B. (11), and Virginia C. (7). All three girls attended school. Henry was employed as a carpenter for a wholesale grocery.
In 1920, 15 year old Raymond Zwick lived with his parents and younger sisters in Cincinnati, Ohio. Raymond did not attend school. He was an apprentice painter. Raymond has not been found in the 1930 census.
Evelyn Zwick did not appear with her parents and siblings in the 1920 census. She would have been about 13 years old. She may have died before that time.
The following note appeared in The Newark (OH) Advocate newspaper on January 17, 1952: BRIEF ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sowards, Mrs. George Carter and children Nancy
and Judy of Zanesville were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crum.The following wedding announcement appeared in the Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on September 2, 1947: CRUM-SOWARDS RITES SOLEMNIZED JULY 19 Miss Mary Maxine Crum became the bride of Evertee B. Sowards at
a double ring ceremony performed July 19 in Ashland, Ky. Both are
from this city. Mrs. Sowards is a graduate of Thornville high school and is now
employed in the office of the Liner Material company. Mr. Sowards
is a graduate of Wiliamsport high school (?), and is a veteran of World
War II. He is employed at thge Ohio Power company plant at (?). They are residing at 3281/2 Abington avenue.The following notice appeared in The Zanesville (OH) signal newspaper on May 7, 1955: DIVORCE FILED Everett B. Sowards of Zanesville against Mary M. Sowards of
234 Luck avenue, wilful absence.The following note was published in The Zanesville (OH) signal newspaper on September 20, 1955: DIVORCE GRANTED Everett B. Sowards of 178 Ridge avenue from Mary Marie Sowards,
wilful absence
The following note appeared in The Newark (OH) Advocate newspaper on January 17, 1952: BRIEF ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sowards, Mrs. George Carter and children Nancy
and Judy of Zanesville were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crum.The following wedding announcement appeared in the Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on September 2, 1947: CRUM-SOWARDS RITES SOLEMNIZED JULY 19 Miss Mary Maxine Crum became the bride of Evertee B. Sowards at
a double ring ceremony performed July 19 in Ashland, Ky. Both are
from this city. Mrs. Sowards is a graduate of Thornville high school and is now
employed in the office of the Liner Material company. Mr. Sowards
is a graduate of Wiliamsport high school (?), and is a veteran of World
War II. He is employed at thge Ohio Power company plant at (?). They are residing at 3281/2 Abington avenue.The following notice appeared in The Zanesville (OH) signal newspaper on May 7, 1955: DIVORCE FILED Everett B. Sowards of Zanesville against Mary M. Sowards of
234 Luck avenue, wilful absence.The following note was published in The Zanesville (OH) signal newspaper on September 20, 1955: DIVORCE GRANTED Everett B. Sowards of 178 Ridge avenue from Mary Marie Sowards,
wilful absence
At the time of the 1880 census, 31 year old farmer Lewis Ruple lived in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his wife Louisa (28) and children Margaret (5) and Mary M. (11 mos.). Adjacent farms in the census belonged to William Weekly and William Moore.
In 1900, 51 year old farmer Lewis Rupple lived on a farm that he owned in Enoch Twp. with his 48 year old wife Louisa and their four youngest children: Barbara (16), Tilda (14), William (12) and Andrew (6). The older three children attended school for four or five months that year. Lewis Rupple was able to read and write.
Louis Rupple's obituary appeared in The Caldwell Press on 22 Dec 1915:
LOUIE RUPPLE DEAD
Louis Rupple, prominent farmer of Enoch township dropped dead Thursday
morning while sitting at home chatting with friends. Mr. Rupple sustained a
broken leg some three years ago, which necessitated amputation, from which he
never rightly recovered, due to hardening of the arteries.
Sisters Louisa, Anna Barbara, and Mary Frances Hohman married brothers Louis, Charles, and Ignatz Rupple. According to the census, all six of Louisa Hohman Rupple's children were still living in 1900. Louisa spoke English, but could not read or write.
From death certificate:
Name: Louisa Hohman Rupple
Age: 67 years 21 days
Birth: 31 Jul 1850, Ohio
Occupation: Housekeeper
Marital status: Widowed
Father: Jos Hohman, Germany
Mother: Barbara Lori, Germany
Informant: Andrew Rupple, Caldwell O. [son]