According to Dr. Singer's notes, Eichenberg/Eichenburg is near Asscholfburg,
Southeast of Frankfurt
Records conflict on surname: Stenger (Thomas Singer) vs. Schmitt (Muth & Fox).
According to Dr. Singer's notes, Eichenberg/Eichenburg is near Asscholfburg,
Southeast of Frankfurt
Ignatz Fox's birth was noted in the Caldwell Citizen's Press on 25 Nov 1880:
Birth, on the 15th last, to Fred Fuchs and wife, a son.From Muth & Fox:
Ignatz Fox lived on the 80 acre (later 120 acres) farm about a half mile east of Fulda, Ohio where his grandparents, Jacob and Magdelena (Zwick) Singer retired and died. This farm was later purchased by Ignatz' parents, Frederick and Sybilla Fox. Originally, Ignatz' parents lived in the large house that had been Jacob Singer's. Ignatz and Barbara started their family in a smaller house adjacent to the big one. Later, when Ignatz and Barbara's family grew, they exchanged houses with his parents and moved into the big house. Here they raised their family of six children.In 1910, Ignatz (29) and Barbara Fox (24) owned a home in Enoch Twp. next to the farm of his parents. Also in the house was their only child, two year old Florentine.
At the time of the 1920 census, Ignatz (39) and his pregnant wife Barbara (35) owned the Singer farm in Enoch Twp. Living in their household were their children Florenteen (13), Clod (8), Irene (6), Fredrick (3 yrs 8 mos), and Ignatz' parents, Frederick (82) and Sebilia (79) Fox. Florentine and Claude attended school. Adjacent farms belonged to widow Elizabeth (Blake) Ritterbeck and Henry Hohman.
In 1923, Barbara Fox and her daughter Irene contacted typhoid fever. Typhoid is a contagious disease that can be spread by consuming food that has been prepared by someone with the disease, or if the bacteria gets into drinking water. It was common in non-industrial America 100 years ago. Persons with typhoid fever usually have a sustained fever as high as 103° to 104° F. They may also feel weak, or have stomach pains, headache, or loss of appetite. In some cases, patients have a rash of flat, rose-colored spots.
When Barbara was ill, Lena Hartman Singer, wife of Ignatz' cousin Frank Singer, came from Braddock, PA to help care for the family. Little Irene survived the illness, but, sadly, Barbara succumbed to the disease Lena Singer stayed on for a while, but when she left, the family was left in the care of Ignatz. The youngest child, Rita, was barely a year old. With the help of his oldest daughter, Florentine, Ignatz raised the children and took care of his parents until their deaths.
On Jul 12, 1925, Ignatius and children attended a triple birthday party at the home of Frank Smoth to honor Mrs. Alex (Tillie) Gerst, Frank Smith, and Ignatius' father, Fred Fox. See notes of Fred Fuchs (Fox) for text of the article from the Zanesville Times Recorder.
After most of the family were grown and gone, Ignatz sold the farm to Terrance and Alberta (Crum) Hohman. Ignatz moved to the village of Fulda with his daughter Marcella. In 1945, he married Veronica Crock Johanning, widow of Ed Johanning and moved to Caldwell where he lived comfortably. As a hobby, he raised beef cattle on a farm near Fulda, and at the age of 87 years still drove a car and went hunting and fishing. His son, attorney Fred Fox, lived with his father and stepmother. Ignatz died at the age of 88 and is buried in St. Mary's cemetery.
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Clipping from Noble County newspaper:
WEDDING BELLS
An affair long to be remembered by those in attendance was the marriage of Ignatz
Fox and Miss Barbara Gerst, which took place at the Fulda church Tuesday morning
May 14, 1907, Rev. J.B. Oeink officiating. A large number of invited friends and
acquaintances witnessed the ceremony that made them man and wife and afterwards
accompanied them to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gerst, where
the day was spend in a manner becoming of such an occasion, and where the newly
married were the recipients of many and valuable presents. Mr. and Mrs. Fox are two
of Fulda's very best young people and admirably fitted to travel life's journey together.
They will reside at Fulda where the groom continues to take care of his aged parents' farm,
as he has so diligently and faithfully done in the past. May they encounter no troubles
and tribulations as they travel life's uncertain road, and may their married life be one of
unadulterated happiness and bliss.
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Obituary:
Ignatz Fox, 88, prominent resident of Caldwell who resided at 617 Cumberland Street,
Caldwell, died at 2:45 Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1968 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, where
he had been admitted Saturday. He had been in failing health.Mr. Fox was born Nov 15, 1880 in Enoch Township, a son of Frederick and Sevilla Singer
Fox. A retired farmer of the Fulda community, he was the last in a family of nine children.
He was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caldwell and Father Kluber Council,
No. 2565 Knights of Columbus.Mr. Fox is survived by his wife Veronica; four daughters, Mrs. Ed (Florentine) Schell and
Mrs. Robert (Marcella) Paxton, both of Caldwell, Miss Irene Fox of Columbus and Mrs.
Charles R. (Rita) Chambers, Detroit, Michigan; two sons, Attorney Fred Fox, Caldwell, and
Claud Fox of Caldwell Route, 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.The Rosary was recited Tuesday at the Estadt Funeral Home by the Knights of Columbus
and Wednesday night by the members of the parish. A Requiem High Mass was celebrated
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Stephen Catholic Church with the Rev. Stephen J.
Pokalla as the celebrant. Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery at Fulda.
Irene Fox, who never married, lives in Columbus, OH.
Irene Fox was the housekeeper for Father Mattis at St. Mary's Church in Fulda, Ohio for twenty-five years until his death. After some traveling, Irene bought a house in Columbus, Ohio where she provided a home to young women attending college. Irene has made several trips to Europe and the Middle East, including the Holy Land. Miss Fox worked with Col. Muth on "The Singer Family History." She has made numerous trips to Caldwell and visiting other family members as well as writing letters to relatives and friends throughout the United States and Germany. Without her help along with Miss Lillian Inides, much of "The Singer Family :History" could not have been assembled.
By 1970, Miss Fox's dorm located in Columbus had been a home for over 300 young women. Many people of the Columbus, Ohio area know Irene for the wonderful meals she provided on occasion. The Paulist priests who operate Newman Hall at Ohio State University look to Irene for many extra hours of work.
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Newspaper clipping (date and source unknown)
Former Residents Return from Europe.
Irene Fox and Lillian Snider, formerly of Fulda, returned to their home in Columbus after spending three weeks in Europe and the Middle East. They visited Greece, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Cyprus, Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.Some of the highlights of the trip were a visit to the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, the Pyramids of Egypt near Cairo, and a camel ride through the desert where they camped overnight. They spent a few days in Israel visiting the holy places in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea and in Haifa and Tel Aviv.
In Bern, Switzerland, they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Anton Muff, the former Rose Losonsky, who taught school at Fulda and sends greetings to all her friends in Fulda and Caldwell.
In Germany, they visited Nuremberg. The last few days were spent in Eichenberg, Germany about thirty miles from Frankfurt, with Irene's cousin, Albert Fuchs, who still lives in the same house where her grandfather was born in 1834. The house was built in 1793, and is in good repair.
Lillian and Irene report that they had an enjoyable trip, and a fine time.
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Irene Fox's obituary appeared in the Columbus Dispatch on 10 Oct 2008:
Irene Fox, age 94, of Columbus, OH died October 9, 2008 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her parents Ignatz and Barbara Gerst Fox, one sister Florentine Schell, and a brother Claude Fox. She is survived by brother, Atty; Fred Fox; and sister, Marcella Paxton, both of Caldwell, OH; sister, Rita Cua of Detroit, MI; and lifetime friend, Lillian Snider of Columbus.
She was formerly of Noble County and was employed at St. Mary's Church Rectory, Fulda, OH for 25 years. Later she moved to Columbus, OH and operated a girl's dormitory and student apartments. In 1990, she retired in Columbus, OH and was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church, a member of the Vintage Club, The Women's Club, The Resurrection Choir, Post Card Club and Antique Shows. During her lifetime she traveled extensively, visiting five continents. Her culinary abilities will be missed by many, including all who are familiar with her cookies.
Friends will be received Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Novak Funeral Home, 4476 N. High St. (two blocks north of Henderson Rd.) 268-8811. Prayer service will be at 3:30 pm. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 10am at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1088 Thomas Lane, Columbus, Fr. Timothy Hayes, celebrant. A second visitation in Fulda, Ohio at St. Mary's Catholic Church will be held from 2-3 pm with internment in St. Mary's cemetery.
A reception will follow at St. Mary's parish hall. www.novakfuneralhome.com. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries.
Ignatz Fox's birth was noted in the Caldwell Citizen's Press on 25 Nov 1880:
Birth, on the 15th last, to Fred Fuchs and wife, a son.From Muth & Fox:
Ignatz Fox lived on the 80 acre (later 120 acres) farm about a half mile east of Fulda, Ohio where his grandparents, Jacob and Magdelena (Zwick) Singer retired and died. This farm was later purchased by Ignatz' parents, Frederick and Sybilla Fox. Originally, Ignatz' parents lived in the large house that had been Jacob Singer's. Ignatz and Barbara started their family in a smaller house adjacent to the big one. Later, when Ignatz and Barbara's family grew, they exchanged houses with his parents and moved into the big house. Here they raised their family of six children.In 1910, Ignatz (29) and Barbara Fox (24) owned a home in Enoch Twp. next to the farm of his parents. Also in the house was their only child, two year old Florentine.
At the time of the 1920 census, Ignatz (39) and his pregnant wife Barbara (35) owned the Singer farm in Enoch Twp. Living in their household were their children Florenteen (13), Clod (8), Irene (6), Fredrick (3 yrs 8 mos), and Ignatz' parents, Frederick (82) and Sebilia (79) Fox. Florentine and Claude attended school. Adjacent farms belonged to widow Elizabeth (Blake) Ritterbeck and Henry Hohman.
In 1923, Barbara Fox and her daughter Irene contacted typhoid fever. Typhoid is a contagious disease that can be spread by consuming food that has been prepared by someone with the disease, or if the bacteria gets into drinking water. It was common in non-industrial America 100 years ago. Persons with typhoid fever usually have a sustained fever as high as 103° to 104° F. They may also feel weak, or have stomach pains, headache, or loss of appetite. In some cases, patients have a rash of flat, rose-colored spots.
When Barbara was ill, Lena Hartman Singer, wife of Ignatz' cousin Frank Singer, came from Braddock, PA to help care for the family. Little Irene survived the illness, but, sadly, Barbara succumbed to the disease Lena Singer stayed on for a while, but when she left, the family was left in the care of Ignatz. The youngest child, Rita, was barely a year old. With the help of his oldest daughter, Florentine, Ignatz raised the children and took care of his parents until their deaths.
On Jul 12, 1925, Ignatius and children attended a triple birthday party at the home of Frank Smoth to honor Mrs. Alex (Tillie) Gerst, Frank Smith, and Ignatius' father, Fred Fox. See notes of Fred Fuchs (Fox) for text of the article from the Zanesville Times Recorder.
After most of the family were grown and gone, Ignatz sold the farm to Terrance and Alberta (Crum) Hohman. Ignatz moved to the village of Fulda with his daughter Marcella. In 1945, he married Veronica Crock Johanning, widow of Ed Johanning and moved to Caldwell where he lived comfortably. As a hobby, he raised beef cattle on a farm near Fulda, and at the age of 87 years still drove a car and went hunting and fishing. His son, attorney Fred Fox, lived with his father and stepmother. Ignatz died at the age of 88 and is buried in St. Mary's cemetery.
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Clipping from Noble County newspaper:
WEDDING BELLS
An affair long to be remembered by those in attendance was the marriage of Ignatz
Fox and Miss Barbara Gerst, which took place at the Fulda church Tuesday morning
May 14, 1907, Rev. J.B. Oeink officiating. A large number of invited friends and
acquaintances witnessed the ceremony that made them man and wife and afterwards
accompanied them to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gerst, where
the day was spend in a manner becoming of such an occasion, and where the newly
married were the recipients of many and valuable presents. Mr. and Mrs. Fox are two
of Fulda's very best young people and admirably fitted to travel life's journey together.
They will reside at Fulda where the groom continues to take care of his aged parents' farm,
as he has so diligently and faithfully done in the past. May they encounter no troubles
and tribulations as they travel life's uncertain road, and may their married life be one of
unadulterated happiness and bliss.
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Obituary:
Ignatz Fox, 88, prominent resident of Caldwell who resided at 617 Cumberland Street,
Caldwell, died at 2:45 Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1968 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, where
he had been admitted Saturday. He had been in failing health.Mr. Fox was born Nov 15, 1880 in Enoch Township, a son of Frederick and Sevilla Singer
Fox. A retired farmer of the Fulda community, he was the last in a family of nine children.
He was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caldwell and Father Kluber Council,
No. 2565 Knights of Columbus.Mr. Fox is survived by his wife Veronica; four daughters, Mrs. Ed (Florentine) Schell and
Mrs. Robert (Marcella) Paxton, both of Caldwell, Miss Irene Fox of Columbus and Mrs.
Charles R. (Rita) Chambers, Detroit, Michigan; two sons, Attorney Fred Fox, Caldwell, and
Claud Fox of Caldwell Route, 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.The Rosary was recited Tuesday at the Estadt Funeral Home by the Knights of Columbus
and Wednesday night by the members of the parish. A Requiem High Mass was celebrated
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Stephen Catholic Church with the Rev. Stephen J.
Pokalla as the celebrant. Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery at Fulda.
From the Zanesville Signal, 30 Jan 1928
Caldwell, O. - Mrs. Ed Johoning (sic), Mrs. Frank Nau, Miss Cecelia Ehlerman, Miss Blanche Archer enjoyed a quilting party at the home of Mrs. A.P. Ehlerman at Byesville, Thursday.
In 1900, 17 year old Edward Johanning lived in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his grandmother, Eva Ebert Kluber, his aunt and uncle Peter and Margaret (Kluber) Bishop, and their two daughters, Martha (4) and Mary (1).
No children lived in Edward and Veronica Johanning's household at the time of the 1910 census.
On September 12, 1918, Edward Henry Johanning (35 - dob August 19, 1882) registered for the military draft. His draft registration card gives his address as RFD #1, Caldwell, Noble Co., Ohio and his occupation as self employed merchant and farmer, His nearest relative is given as Frona Johanning of RFD #1, Caldwell, Ohio. His physical description is given as tall of slender build with gray eyes and dark hair.
In 1920, E.H. Johanning (38) lived in Enoch Twp. with his wife, Veronica, son Paul (5) and another son whose surname is not "Johanning." The writing in the census is difficult to read. The name of the boy looks like George Hogse or Hogil. His age is either 14 or 19. Neither boy attended school. Ed Johanning ran a grocery store at the time of the census. Adjacent households in the census were those of Peter Bishop and Joseph Osborne.
According to neighbor Clara Hohman Smithberger, Ed Johanning owned a grocery store in Fulda in the early 1900s. He later moved to Caldwell.
In 1930, Edward H. Johanning (47) lived in a home he owned (value $5000) at 614 Cumberland (Sp?) Street, Olive Twp., Noble Co., Ohio with his wife Veronica (46). Living with them is a boarder named Chalres Scherr. The census indicates that Edward was born in West Virginia and Veronica in Ohio. Their parents were born in Ohio. Edward was 23 years old at the time of his first marriage and Veronica was 22. Both Edward and Veronica worked as managers of a hatchery. The family owned a radio.
The following appeared in The Zanesville Times Recorder on 29 Aug 1937
CALDWELL -- J.W. Matheny and Ed Johanning attended the
fair at Woodsfield Wednesday.The following article, excerpted here, appeared on page 1 of the Zanesville Times Recorder on 17 Oct 1941:
NOBLE HATCHERY IS PURCHASED BY MINNESOTA MAN
CALDWELL, O. - Through a recent business deal,
A. B. Beyer of Waseca, Minn. Has become the owner of the
Noble Hatchery, from E. H. Johanning, who put Noble county
on the poultry map during the past 25 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Johanning will continue to operate the
Noble Poultry Farm under the management of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Scherr, and the breeding and trapnesting will be continued.
Eggs and breeding stock will be furnished the Noble Hatchery by
the Noble Poultry Farm.On April 27, 1942, Edward Henry Johanning (60, dob: September 19, 1882, pob: Wheeling, West Virginia) of Cumberland St., Caldwell, Noble Co., Ohio registered for the military draft. On his draft registration card the person identified as always knowing his address was Mrs. Ed Johanning [no address - presumed to be his wife]. His physical description is given as height: 5'; weight: 145#, eyes: blue; hair: brown; complexion: light. He had a tatoo on his left arm.
Edward Johanning's obituary appeared in The Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on October 21, 1942. EDWARD JOHANNING DIES AT CALDWELL CALDWELL -- Edward H. Johanning, 60, prominent retired
business man, died at his home on Cumberland street Tuesday
afternoon after a lingering illness of complications. Mr. Johan-
ning, owner of the Noble Hatchery, one of the largest industries
of its kind in south eastern Ohio, retired from business 10 months
ago because of failing health. He was the only son of William and Mary Kleuber Johanning
and was born at Wheeling, W. Va. His parents died when he was
young and he was raised in the homes of his grandmothers, Mrs.
Eva Kluber and Mrs. Martha Bishop, at Fulda. He began his business career at Fulda with his hatchery which
grew to a large industry. He was a member of St. Philomena
Catholic church and promoted the organizing of the Knights of
Columbus Council in Caldwell of which he was a past ex-Grand
Knight. He also served on the city council of Caldwell for man years.
He was active in all civic movements in Caldwell. Surviving are his widow, Sophrona (Veronica) Crock Johanning.
the body was taken to the Estadt funeral home in Caldwell and will
be removed to the home today. Funeral services will be held at St. Philomena Catholic church
Friday morning at 9 o'clock with Requiem Mass. Rev. Fr. Clement
Crock, and Rev. Herman Crock of Seminary Cincinnati will officiate.
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From death certificate:
Name: Edward Henry Johaning
Residence: Caldwell, Olive Township, Noble County, Ohio
Age: 60 years 1 month
Birth: 19 Sep 1882, Wheeling, West Virginia
Occupation: Retired Merchant
Marital status: Married
Spouse: Veronica Johaning
Father: William Johaning, Stock Twnsp.Noble Co., Ohio
Mother: Mary Kluber, Enoch Twnsp. Noble Co. Ohio
Informant: Veronica Johaning, Caldwell, Ohio
From the Zanesville Signal, 30 Jan 1928
Caldwell, O. - Mrs. Ed Johoning (sic), Mrs. Frank Nau, Miss Cecelia Ehlerman, Miss Blanche Archer enjoyed a quilting party at the home of Mrs. A.P. Ehlerman at Byesville, Thursday.
The following article appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on October 31, 1927:
CALDWELL BOY INSTANTLY KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE ON STREET
Witnesses Exonerate Driver
CALDWELL, O. Oct 30. -- Paul Johanning, aged 13, adopted son of
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johanning of East street, was run down and instantly
killed by an automobile driven by Charles Carter, on Main street, near the
office of Dr. Radcliff, Saturday night.
Carter was exonerated by witness of the accident. It was said the Johan-
ning boy was playing with companions and walked backwards from the
sidewalk directly in front of the car driven by Carter. Arthur Engle was riding
with Carter at the time.
Deputy Sheriff Rile Groves, who lives near the scene of the accident, was
an eye-witness. Carter stopped the car within a short distance and picked up
the boy. Death ensued as the two men were carrying the boy to the office of
Dr. Radcliff. The lad was crushed about the head and chest, it was reported.
The body was removed to the home. The foster-parents survive. Funeral
services will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning at St. Philomena Catholic
church with Rev. C.C. Crock officiating. Interment will be in the Olive cemetery
by Brubach.
The church where Joseph Crock was baptized -- St. James in Wheeling -- is now St. Joseph Cathedral.
From Leander Crock:
Joseph Crock learned the trade of stone cutting and worked for Michael Blake in his stone quarry, and for his father-in-law (Nicholas Schott) as a wood chopper. In the 1860 census, Joseph Crock listed his occupation as a stonecutter, in 1870 it was wood chopper, and in 1880, he was listed as a farmer. Joseph and his seven sons cut the stone for St. Henry's church in Harriettsville, Noble County, Ohio; the parish to which the family belonged.At the time of the 1870 census, 28 year old farmer Joseph Crock lived with his wife Mary (23) and their sons Edward (2) and Jasper (3 mos). Their farm was in Berne, Jefferson Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. The value of Joseph's real estate was $2100 and his personal estate $662. Joseph was born in Virginia (West) and Mary and the boys in Ohio. Joseph's parents and Mary's father were foreign born.
According to Delores Snider, Joseph Crock and Mary Schott Crock moved to Harrietsville (Noble Co.) OH in 1870.
From the 1880 census: 38 year old farmer Joseph Crock lived on a farm in Jefferson Twp., Noble Co., Ohio with his wife Mary (34) and their sons Edward (12), Jasper (10), Nicholas (8), Henry (7), Lewis (4), and William (2). The three older children attended school the previous year. Joseph was born in (West) Virginia to German-born parents. Mary and all of the children, as well as Mary's parents, were born in Ohio.
From the 1900 census: 58 year old farmer Joseph Crock lived on a farm that he owned in Jefferson Twp., Noble County Ohio with his 51 year old second wife, Catherine. Also in the house were four children: Frona Crock (16), Annie Crock (15), Leo Crock (11), and step daughter Louise Shier (14). Joseph was born in (West) Virginia to German-born parents. Everyone in the home could read and write. The census states that Joseph and Catherine had been married for 35 years, but this is not correct, since Catherine's daughter was 14 years old.
In 1910, 68 year old Joseph Crock lived in Noble County Ohio with his 61 year old wife Catherine, who was born in Pennsylvania.
According to researcher Judy Robinson (great granddaughter of Joseph's son Edward Crock), Joseph Crock married Catherine Scherr after the death of Mary Schott. Catherine's daughter Louise Schear married Joseph's son Peter Lewis Crock.
Joseph Crock and Mary Schott Crock moved to Harrietsville (Noble Co.) OH in 1870. Researcher Terry Cooperrider gives Mary's middle name as Cecilia, and date of death as 1892, but this information has not been verified. The 1900 census states that Joseph was married for 35 years to a woman named Catherine. Catherine was born in Pennsylvania. Living in the house was a 14 year old step daughter named Louise Schier (spelling of surname is unclear). Further research needs to be done on this family.
Death certificate of Edward Crock (1868 - 1931) states that his parents were Joseph Crock and Mary Schott, both natives of Noble County.
Annie Crock is not included in the family of Joseph Crock in Delores Snider's "St. Mary's -- 150 Years -- Fulda, OH." Records conflict on date of birth: Feb 1885 (1900 census) vs. 13 Feb 1886 (Family Search)
Is this Joseph Crock's 14 year old step daughter Louisa Shier from the 1900 census? Further research needs to be done.
Spelling of surname was changed from Schehl to Schell.
Records conflict on year of birth:
Snider: 2 Jul 1903
Muth & Fox 2 Jul 1904From The Republican Journal (Caldwell, OH newspaper) 15 Jan 1919
Those who spent Friday evening with Dora Warner's were: Mr. and Mrs. Francis Crock, Catherine Sorg, Clyde and Edward Schehl, George Kinnen, Clarence and Clyde Schwallie.Another note from the 15 Jan 1919 issue of the Republican Journal:
The following persons spent Sunday at Dora Warner's: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kinnen, Catherine Sorg, Bernetta and Beulah Kinnen, Clement Smith, Clyde and Edward Schehl, Nicholas Sorg, Clarence Schwallie, George Kinnen, Clarence Thompson and Bede Crum.
The following appeared in the Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on July 2, 1935: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schell and sons, Melvin and Denver, Fulda and Mr. and
Mrs. Leo Schell and sons, Lawrence and Robert, Carlisle, were recent dinner
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Noll.Obituary from www.mcvay-perkins.com:
Edward Francis Schell, age 99, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Thursday afternoon
(3/20/2003) at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell. He was born 7/2/1903
near Carlisle, Ohio, a son of the late Leo & Mary Crum Schell. He was a former
employee of Zanesville Steel and had operated road equipment under the Works
Progress Administration during the great depression. Mr. Schell had operated a
family farm until the age of 93, was an Enoch Township Trustee for over 20
years, operated road grader in Enoch and Olive Townships, drove school bus
until the age of 70 and was a substitute mail carrier for Caldwell Route #1. He
was a 4-H Advisor for 35 years, was active with Noble Soil and Water Conser-
vation, had served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Noble Coun-
ty Democratic Central Committee, was a member of the Noble County Board
of Elections and the Noble County Fairboard, seving several years as caretaker
for the Noble County Fairgrounds. Mr. Schell was a member of St. Mary of the
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fulda, Ohio. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years
Florentine; 4 brothers; 2 sisters, a daughter-in-law Phyllis Schell; 2 granddaugh-
ters Lora and Lesa Schell and a great-granddaughter Greta Schott. Surviving are 4 sons Denver (Agatha) of Senecaville, Ohio, Ronald (Rose) of
Caldwell, Ohio, Fred (Carol) of Caldwell, Ohio and Melvin (Leona) Schell of
Columbus, Ohio; a daughter Barbara (Smitty) Smithberger of Pickerington,
Ohio; a sister Bernetta Leonard of Canton, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; 41 great-
grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-
grandchildren and 1 step-great-great-grandchild. Friends may call Sunday (3/23/2003) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at McVay-
Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell, Ohio, where Christian Scrip-
ture Services will be held at 8:00 PM. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be cele-
brated on Monday (3/24/2003) at 10:30 AM at St. Mary of the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church in Fulda, Ohio with the Rev. Fr. Samuel Saprano
as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Parrish Cemetery.
Florentine's mother died when she was 15 years old. She helped her father raise her five younger siblings and take care of his elderly parents.
The following wedding announcement appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on October 4, 1930: FOX-SCHELL Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss
Florentine Fox and Edward Schell, which occurred Wednes-
day, September 24th, at 8 o'clock, in the morning, in St.
Mary's Catholic church at Fulda, with Rev. B. J. Mattes
oofficiating (sic). The bride was charmingly gowned for her
marriage vows in white georgette and matching accessories.
The attendants were Miss Irene Fox, sister of the bride and
Mr. Clarence Crum. Following the ceremony a wedding
dinner of lovely appointments was served at the home of the
groom's parents. during the evening hours a dance in honor
of the happy young couple was held in the hall at Fulda,
which was largely attended by the young people of the
community. The bride is the daughter of Ignatz Fox, and the
groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schell. They are receiving
felicitations from a host of friends. Mr. Mrs. Schell will reside
in Zanesville.
The following appeared in The Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on April 25, 1935: STORE CHANGES HANDS E.H. Crock, proprietor of Fulda general store for the past fifteen years,
has sold his interest to Claude Fox and Raymond Kress, both young
men of that vicinity. The new owners have taken possession. Fox and Kress are the owners of the only other general store in Fulda
and it is the plan to merge the two and make one big general store. Mr.
Crock plans to devote all his two large farms in the Fulda vicinity.Engagement announcement from The Zanesville Signal (pg 2), 27 May 1938
First bans will be published in the St. Michael's Catholic church at Carlisle
Sunday for Miss Mildred Crum and Claude Fox, whose marriage will be an
event of June 21. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mrs. Anna Crum. The
prospective bridegroom is a son of Ignatz Fox and owner of a general store in
Fulda.From the same paper, 20 Jun 1938
CRUM - FOX RITES
Miss Mildred Crum and Claude Fox, Fulda, were united in marriage
Tuesday morning at St. Michael’s Catholic church with the Rev. Fr. J. J.
Donaldson reading the ceremony.
The bride wore a floor length gown of white chiffon with train. Her veil
was worn in pyramid style and she carried a bridal bouquet of white roses.
Miss Irene Fox, sister of the bridegroom, as a bridesmaid, wore a peach organ-
dy gown with aqua accessories. She carried pink roses. Rosetta Sullivan,
Zanesville, sister of the bride, selected peach organdy and carried pink roses.
She was matron of honor.
Fritz Fox, brother of the groom, was best man. Dorothy and Ruth Sorg
were flower girls. Mrs. Harry Miller, Harriettsville, sang “I Love You Truly.”
Miss Lola Schell played “O Promise Me” on the organ, with Miss Melba
Schell accompanying on the violin.
A reception was held at Cecelian hall with 60 guests in attendance many
of whom were from Zanesville and Canton. In the evening, they were honored
with a dance at Cecelian hall. The couple will leave soon for a trip to Niagara
Falls.
Mrs. Fox is the daughter of Mrs. Anna Crum and a graduate of the Summer-
field high school. The groom is owner of the general store in Fulda and a grad-
uate of the Fulda high school.Claude Fox was the owner of Fulda's only general store in the late 1930s. In 1970, Claude was employed as the Parts Manager at Schafer Plumbing Shop in Caldwell, Ohio. He and Mildred Crum lived at Caldwell Rt. 1.
Obituary:
CALDWELL - Claude Albert Fox, 85, of Summit Acres Nursing Home, formerly
of Belford Street in Caldwell, died Saturday, July 12, 1997, at Southeastern Ohio
Regional Medical Center in Cambridge.
Born Aug. 26, 1911, in Noble County, he was a former employee of L & H Tractor
Sales; was a retired employee of C & S Plumbing, Caldwell; and was a retired farmer.
Mr. Fox had been a resident of Summit Acres for the past two years. He was a member
of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Fulda.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Mildred Crum Fox, who he married June 21, 1938;
seven sons, Claude M. and Ruth Fox of Beverly, Dale E. Fox of Caldwell, Vincent C. and
Betty Fox of Pickerington, Richard and Sharon Fox of Reynoldsburg, Thomas S. Fox of
Caldwell, and Robert P. and Gayla Fox of Caldwell; three sisters, Irene Fox of Columbus,
Marcella Paxton of Caldwell and Rita Cua of Florida; one brother, Fred Fox of Caldwell;
six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Ignatz and Barbara Gerst Fox; and one sister, Flor-
entine Schell.
Calling hours will be 4 to 9 p.m. today at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East St.,
Caldwell, where Christian Scripture Services will be held at 8:30 p.m. today. Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday July 15, 1997, at St. Mary's Catholic
Church in Fulda; with Fr. Samuel Saprano as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary's Church
Cemetery in Fulda.
Mary Crum Fox's obituary appeared on the website of the McVay-Perkins Funeral home:
Mary Mildred Fox, age 98, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, at Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell. She was born April 2, 1910, in Noble County, daughter of the late Charles and Anna Sorg Crum. She was a devoted and beloved homemaker, wife, and mother, and along with her husband, owned and operated a family farm. She was a member of St Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fulda and its Catholic Women’s Club, and she enjoyed quilting, embroidering, and gardening.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Claude Albert Fox, whom she married June 21, 1938, and who died July 12, 1997; one brother, Walter Crum; and one sister, Rosetta Gressel.
Surviving are seven sons, Claude M. (Ruth) Fox of Beverly, Dale F. Fox of Reynoldsburg, Gary D. “Bear” Fox of Caldwell, Vincent C. (Betty) Fox of Pickerington, L. Richard (Sherry) Fox of Reynoldsburg, Thomas S. Fox and Robert P. (Gayla) Fox, both of Caldwell; 7 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 8 step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Tuesday, February 10, 2009, from 2-4 and 6-8PM at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell, where a Christian Scripture Service will follow at 8PM. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be observed Wednesday, February 11th at 10AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fulda with Rev. Fr. Thomas Hamm as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Marys Parish Cemetery
The following obituary appeared in The Marietta (OH) Times newspaper on February 10, 2009:
CALDWELL - Mary Mildred Fox, 98, of Caldwell, died Sunday (Feb. 8, 2009) at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell.
Funeral liturgy with Mass will be observed at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fulda. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East St., Caldwell.
Lived in Columbus, Ohio in 1970; worked at Western Electric.
Attended Fulda School in the late 1950s and early 60s.
Fred Fox is an attorney in Caldwell, OH. He and Wanda had no children.