Selected Families and Individuals

Notes


Frederick Thomas Kress

On June 5, 1917, 26 year old Frederick Thomas Kress (dob October 9, 1890, pob Shell(?) Run, Ohio) of Miltonsburg, Ohio registered for the military draft. His occupation can not be determined from his registration card however, his employer was W. G. Claus, Malaga Township. He was married and had 3 children. His physical description is given as medium height, slender build, gray eyes and black hair.


In 1920, Fred (29) and Margaret (30) Kress rented a home at 582 West Main St. in Barnesville Village, Warren Twp., Belmont County, Ohio. Living with them were their children Carl (5), George (4), Gilbert (2 yrs 8 mos), and Florence (7 mos). None of the children attended school.

Frederick Kress' obituary appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on January 10, 1927: WORKMAN KILLED BY GAS PIPE EXPLOSION; IS HURLED 25 FEET THAWING LINE 4 MILES WEST OF CAMBRIDGE Companion Was Seriously Hurt But Expected To Recover Actual Cause of Tragedy Unknown Fred Kress, Woodsfield, Is Dead and Jacob Dennis Injured Fred Kress, 35, of near Woodsfield, was almost instantly killed and Jacob
Dennis of Cambridge was seriously hurt in an explosion of an Ohio Fuel Supply
Co. gas pipe line four miles west of Cambridge about 1 p.m. Sunday. The body of Kress was removed to Stevens' undertaking parlors in Cambridge.
Dennis was taken to the Lawrence hospital, Cambridge, for treatment of severe
lacerations over the left eye and bruises bout the body. His condition is serious,
yet hopes are entertained for his recovery. The cause of the explosion was not learned by officials of the company but it
was said the two men were thawing out a frozen pipe line near the Nathan Mehaffey
farm. Kress was in the trench over the pipe at the time of the explosion and was blown
over 25 feet into the air. He alighted on his head and had his head and chest crushed
and his left arm fractured in three places. The Stevens ambulance was called to the scene, but Kress died in the car enroute
to the hospital. At first Dennis did not appear so badly injured but was ordered taken
to the hospital later in the day. Drew Large Crowd The explosion caused great excitement in the vicinity of Cassell's Station, and
hundreds of motorists were attracted to the scene as the pipe line at the Hennaffey
farm is but a short distance from the National highway. The damage caused by the blast was not considered large, as but a few sections
of the pipe were broken. Kress has a wife and family living near Woodsfield. He had been working for the
Ohio Fuel Supply Co. out of the Cambridge office but a few weeks, and official of the
company said last night. First reports of the tragic accident were to the effect that a larger number of men were
working on the line at the time of the explosion but Kress and Dennis were the only ones
hurt.


A second obituary for Frederick Kress appeared in the Zanesville Times Recorder newspaper the following day. KRESS BODY TAKEN HOME The remains of Fred Kress, 36, of Miltonsburg, near Woodsfield, who was killed
Sunday afternoon by a gas explosion, were taken Monday to Miltonsburg where fun-
eral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 by Rev. Father J. B. Mattis, of
the Miltonsburg Catholic church of which the deceased was a member. Internment
will be made at that place. Mr. Kress is survived by his widow, seven children; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kress of Woodsfield; two sisters and three brothers. Mr. Kress met his death while at work thawing out a frozen gas line of the Ohio
Fuel Supply Company on the J. N. Mehaffey farm, four miles west of Cambridge.

From death certificate:
Name: Fred Kress
Residence: Woodsfield, Ohio
Age: 36 years 3 months
Birth: 09 Oct 1890, Laurence, Washington Co., Ohio
Occupation: Oil field work
Marital status: Married
Spouse: Margaret Kress
Father: John Kress, Fulda Ohio
Mother: Jennie Gallagher, Albia, Monroe Co., OH
Informant: B. C. Kress, Woodsfield, O


Margaret A. Bosold

In 1930, 40 year old widow Margaret Kress owned a farm in Malaga Twp., Monroe County, Ohio. She lived with seven of her children: Karl (16), George (14), Gilbert (12), Florence (10), Oscar (9), Edith (7), and Alice (4 yrs 8 mos). Everyone was born in Ohio except the oldest boy, who was a native of West Virginia. All of the children attended school except little Alice. The Kress family did not own a radio set. Living next door were Margaret's in-laws: 62 year old John Kress and his wife Jennie.


Oscar T. Kress

Oscar Kress served in the US Army. He was married at the time of his death. The name of his wife and children (if any) are not known at this time.


George Fred Bosold

Served in WWI:
Name: George F. Bosold
Serial Number: 2476582
Race: W
Residence: R. F. D. 2, Dexter City, O.
Enlistment Division: National Army
Enlistment Location: Noble Co, O.
Enlistment Date: 27 May 1918
Birth Place: Middlecreek, O.
Birth Date / Age: Aug 8/92
Assigns Comment: 158 Depot Brigade to 2 July 1918; Supply Company 333 Infantry to 12 July 19118; 158 Depot Brigade to Discharge Private Honorable discharge 28 Nov 1918.

In 1920, 27 year old farmer F. George Bosold lived in Elk Twp., Noble Co., Ohio with his 28 year old wife Josephine (nee Biedenbach) and their 18 month old daughter Georgianna. The farm next to George Bosold's was that of Alex Miller. Two farms away lived Albert Biedenbach. The relationship between Josephine Biedenbach Bosold and Albert Biedenbach is not known.


Earl Stevens

Surname is spelled Stephens in his mother-in-law's obituary.


Philomena R. Bosold

In 1920, 22 year old Minnie Rosa Bosold (single) lived in the household of her parents


Charles John Mantel

The 1880 and 1900 census identify Charles Mantel (b. Jul 1879) as a grandson of Joseph Mantel. However, St. Mary's church records state that Charles Mantel (b. 6 Jul 1879) was the son of Joseph Mantel. Charley could concievably be the son of Joseph Martel Jr. and his wife Maria, both of whom died before 1900. However, Joseph Jr. would have been only 16 at the time of Charles' birth. Further research needs to be done to clarify the discrepancy.

In 1900, 20 year old printer Charles lived on the family farm with Joseph and Mary Martel.

At the time of the 1910 census, 30 year old farmer Charles J. Mantle lived with his wife of 3 years, Mary E. (25) and their sons, Clarance A. (3) and John A. (8 mos.) on a rented farm in enoch Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. All members of the household were born in Ohio as were Charles' and Mary's parents.

On September 12, 1918, 38 year old self employed laborer Charles John Mantel (dob: July 6, 1880) of Harrietsville, Ohio registered for the military draft. According to his draft registration card his nearest relative was Elizabeth Mantel of Harrietsville, Ohio. His physical description is given as tall and slender with gray eyes and black hair.

In 1920, 39 year old farmer Charley Mantel lived with his wife Lizzie (34) in a mortgaged house they owned in Elk Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. Living with them were their children Clarence (12), Alfred (10), Paul (8), Bernard (5), Ralph (2 yrs 11 mos) and Margaret (3 mos). Charley worked as a house painter. Clarence, Alfred and Paul attended school. All members of the household were born in Ohio as were Charley's parents and Lizzie's mother. Lizzies's father was born in Germany.

In 1930, 48 year old farmer Charles J. Mantel lived with his wife Lizzie M. (45) in a house they rented ($8/mo.) in Elk Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. Living with them were their children Alfred J. (20), Paul G.(18), Bernard T. (15), Ralph E. (13), Margaret R. (10) and Carl K. (7). Charles worked as a house painter. All of the children except Alfred attended school. All members of the household were born in Ohio as were Charles' and Lizzie's parents.

On April 27, 1942, self-employed Charles John Mantel (62; dob: July 6, 1879; pob: Harriettsville, Noble Co., Ohio) of R.D. #1 (3 miles East of) Lower Salem, Washington Co., Ohio registered for the military draft. His draft registration card list Mrs. Elizabeth Mantel of R.D.#1, Lower Salem, Ohio as the person who would always know his address, His physical description is given as Height: 5'11"; weight: 165#; eyes: blue; hair: gray; complexion: dark.

The following appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on April 2, 1948: Mr. and Mrs. Charley Mantel entertained with a family dinner Sunday.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Mantel, daughter Sherry of
Whipple; Miss Marguerite Mantel of Coal Run; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mantel,
daughter, Sue of Marietta; Miss Beulah Mantel, Janet Louise Mantel
and Ralph Mantel.


Flora Ann Craft

From the "Fulda" column of The Caldwell Citizens' Press on 17 Mar 1881:
On the sick list... Miss Flora Craft.


Joseph Mantel

Joseph Mantel came to America in 1850 and was a naturalized citizen. In 1860, 26 year old farmer Joseph Mantle lived in Jefferson Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his 24 year old wife Mary and their children Catherine (3) and Mary (4 months). Also living in the household was a 56 year old farmer named Jacob Mantle. Both men were born in Byrne (Bayern/Bavaria?). Jacob may have been Joseph's father, but this has not been proven.

Joseph served in the Civil War. He enlisted Sept. 2, 1864 and mustered out with company 176th Regiment Company I of the Ohio Infantry in 1865, having served one year. SERVICE.--Provost and guard duty at Nashville, Tenn., September. 1864, to June, 1865. Battle of Nashville December 15-16, 1864. Mustered out June 18, 1865. Regiment lost during service 102 Enlisted men by disease.(Source: Dyer's Compendium)


Joseph was not listed with his wife and siblings in the 1880 census. He appears on the 1890 US census Veterans' Schedule in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio. No disabilities or comments are listed on the veterans' schedule for Joseph.

In 1900, 68 year old Joseph Mantel lived on a farm that he owned in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his 63 year old wife Mary and their adult son Alexander (22) and grandson Charley (20). Although the 1880 & 1900 census records show Charles (born Jul 1879) as a grandson of Joseph, St. Mary's church records state that Charles Mantel (b. 6 Jul 1879) was the son of Joseph Mantel. Charley could concievably be the son of Joseph Martel Jr. and his wife Maria, both of whom died before 1900. However, Joseph Jr. would have been only 16 at the time of Charles' birth. Joseph Sr. could read, write and speak English. No occupation is listed for Joseph Mantel Sr. in the 1900 census.

In addition, is it possible that Joseph Mantel Sr. had two wives, both named Mary? This would explain the eleven year gap between the birth of Henry Mantel (1866) and Alexander Mantel (1875).


Mary Barbara Snider

The 1860 census says that Mary Snider Mantle was born in Ohio. The 1880 & 1900 census gives her place of birth as West Virginia. Mary spoke English, but could not read or write. The 1900 census also states that four of her seven children were still living. The records of St. Mary's church show that Mary had eight children but there is some question as to whether the youngest, Charles (b. 6 Jul 1879) was a son (church records) or a grandson (1880 & 1900 census).

Also worth note is the fact that there is an eleven year gap between children Henry Mantel (1866) and Alexander Mantel (1875). This is extremely unusual.

In 1880, Mary A. Snider was the head of the household. She is listed as being married, although no husband lives with the family. Mary lived in Enoch Twp. with her children Barbara (18), Henry (15), Alexander (4), and John (3), and grandson Charles (10 mos -- born July 1879). The census indicates that Barbara, Henry, and Alexander attended school, although it was unheard of for a four year old to attend school at that time.

Seventy-four year old Mary Snider Mantle lived in the household of her son Alex at the time of the 1910 census.


Barbara Mantel

In the 1870 census, eight year old Barbara Mantel was enumerated in the household of John and Mary Ann (Brahler) Gerst in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio. She atteded school that year. Her relationship with the Gerst family is not known at this time.


Jacob Mantel

In 1860, 57 year old farmer Jacob Mantle lived with the family of 26 year old Joseph Mantle. Jacob may have been Joseph's father.

Noble County death records list a 65 year old German-born man named Jacob Mantel who died on 14 Mar 1868. The death was reported by Fr. D. Kluber (pastor of St. Mary's in Fulda). Cause of death: "killed by his son."


Philip Schnider

The "History of Noble County, Ohio, 1887" lists Philip Snyder as one of the early (c. 1840s?) settlers of Enoch ownship.

At the time of the 1840 census, Philip Snider lived in Enoch Twp., Monroe County, Ohio. The 1840 census does not list the individual names of people in the household, only a breakdown by age. The breakdown (and presumed names of the family members) is as follows:
1 - male 40 - 50 years old (Philip)
2 - females under 5 (Mary and Catherine)
1 - female 40 - 50 years old (Mary)
Philip was employed in agriculture. Neither he nor his wife could read or write. Nearby households in the census belonged to Adam Schafer, Mathias Schockling, George Miller, John Shipner, and John Hill. Another name in this group is hard to read -- John J?saker.

At the time of the 1850 census, 45 year old Phillip Snider lived in Stock Twp., Monroe County, Ohio with his second wife, Eve (30). With them lived their three children Joseph (7), Henry (4), and Matilda (4 months); as well as Phillip's three children from his first marriage: Mary (13), Catherine (11). and John (8). The four oldest children attended school. Adjacent farms in the census belonged to John Kress and Joseph Michel.

In 1860, 52 year old Hessian-born farmer Philip Snider lived in Stock Twp., Noble Co., Ohio with his second wife, Eva (48) and four children: John (from his first marriage) (18), Henry (14), Mary (9), and Elizabeth (5). The three younger children attended school.


Clarence Alexander Mantel

Charles Mantel was divorced at the time of his death. The name of his ex-wife is not known.


Clarence A. Mantel's obituary appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on January 8, 1965. STAFFORD -- Clarence A. Mantel, 58, of Mt. Vernon died of a stroke at
6:20 p.m. Friday (March 5) at Mercy Hospital, Mount Vernon. A self-employed painter and former resident of Harrietsville, Mr. Mantel
was born April 15, 1906, the son of Charles and Mary Bosold Mantel. He
was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church, Harrietsville. Surviving are his mother, of Lower Salem; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald
Martin and Mrs. Charles Miller, both of Marietta; one sister, Miss Margaret
Mantel of Coal run; five brothers, Carl and Paul Mantel, both of Mount
Vernon, Alfred, Ralph and Bernard Mantell, all of Lower Salem; and 10
grandchildren. The body is at Mallett Funeral Home here where friends may call after
noon today. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Henry's Church with
burial in the church cemetery.


Carl H. Mantel

According to the Ohio online death certificate index, Paul Mantel was married at the time of his death. He was employed as a light truck driver in the farm supplies industry.


Bernard S. Mantel

According to the Ohio online death certificate index, Bernard S. Mantel was a resident of Washington County Ohio who died in an out-of-state hospital. He was married at the time of his death.