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     Mahala Snell was born on 10 May 1867 at Ross, OH.¹ As of before 1885,her married name was Gaines.¹ She married Leander W. Gaines, son of James E. Gaines and Mary Ann Seymour, before 1885.¹ Mahala Snell died on 30 April 1947 at Ross, OH, at age 79.¹

     Mary Ann Gaines was born on 10 March 1885 at Ross, OH.¹ She was the daughter of Leander W. Gaines and Mahala Snell.¹ As of 29 December 1902,her married name was Seymour.¹ Mary Ann Gaines married Milton Ward Seymour on 29 December 1902 at Ross, OH.¹ Mary Ann Gaines died on 14 August 1958 at Ross, OH, at age 73.¹

     Milton Ward Seymour was born on 16 March 1875 at Liberty Twp, Ross, OH.¹ He married Mary Ann Gaines, daughter of Leander W. Gaines and Mahala Snell, on 29 December 1902 at Ross, OH.¹ Milton Ward Seymour died in 1953 at Ross, OH.¹

     Mary Ann Seymour was born in 1857.¹ As of 12 September 1885,her married name was Gaines.¹ She married Leander W. Gaines, son of James E. Gaines and Mary Ann Seymour, on 12 September 1885 at Ross, OH.¹

     William Tuthill was born circa 1907 at OH.¹ He was the son of Ivy Woods.¹ William Tuthill died before 1920; assumed from absence in Census.

     Her married name was Gaines.¹ Clara Tuthill was born circa 1912 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Ivy Woods.¹

     Clifford Rinehart married Goldie Gaines, daughter of Thomas Milton Gaines and Minnie Mae Seymour.¹ Clifford Rinehart was born on 1 June 1899.¹ He died on 1 June 1972 at Columbus, Franklin, OH, at age 73.¹ He was buried after 1 June 1972 at Union Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin, OH.¹

     Daughter Gaines was born in April 1900 at Ross, OH.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Milton Gaines and Minnie Mae Seymour.¹ Daughter Gaines appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 in the household of Thomas Milton Gaines at dwelling 135, Scioto Twp, Ross, OH; Ghaines, Milton, 35 (shows born in March of XX), married 7 years, Railroad Laborer, OH VA OH (note birth-place conflict)
Minnie, wife, 27, b.Jul 1873, Mother of 4, 3 living, OH OH OH
Lulu M., dau, 6, b. Jan 1894
George T., son, 4, b. Jan 1896
-------, dau, 1/12, b. Apr 1900
Ghaines, Pearl, 43, b. Mar 1857, IN VA OH
Mary, wife, 36, born __ 1864, married 18 yrs, mother of 5, all living, OH NY OH
Charles U or N?, son, 13, b. Aug 1886
Clarence, son, 11, b. Mar 1889
Jessie, dau, 6, b. Jul 1893
Lizzie, dau, 2, b. Dec 1897

Families are shown as separate families in the same dwelling. Daughter Gaines died before 1910.²

     Child Gaines was born between 1897 and 1899.¹ Child Gaines was the child of Thomas Milton Gaines and Minnie Mae Seymour.¹ Child Gaines died before 1900.¹

     Child Gaines was born between 1901 and 1903.¹ Child Gaines was the child of Thomas Milton Gaines and Minnie Mae Seymour.¹ Child Gaines died before 1910.¹

     Her married name was Elder.¹ Alice Cecelia Colopy married John Francis Elder, son of Joseph Pius Elder and Mary O'Brien.¹ Alice Cecelia Colopy was born in 1884.¹ She died in January 1973.¹

     John J. Elder was born in 1920.¹ He was the son of John Francis Elder and Alice Cecelia Colopy.¹ John J. Elder died in 1921 at dehydration.¹

     Her married name was Grimley.¹ Mary Ann Elder married John Grimley.¹ Mary Ann Elder was born in 1914.¹ She was the daughter of John Francis Elder and Alice Cecelia Colopy.¹ Mary Ann Elder died in 1994.¹

     Thomas Elder Did marry and have children.¹ He was born in 1916.¹ He was the son of John Francis Elder and Alice Cecelia Colopy.¹ Thomas Elder died in 1994.¹

     Her married name was Tiedt.¹ Alice Elder was born in 1919.¹ She was the daughter of John Francis Elder and Alice Cecelia Colopy.¹ Alice Elder died in 2002.¹

     Susan Nolen was born circa 1793 at MD.¹ She appeared on the census of 14 August 1850 in the household of Thomas Elder at dwelling 155, Hopewell Twp, Seneca, OH; Thomas, 51, Farmer, MD
Mary, 14, OH
Martha, 13, OH
Bridget, 11, OH
Hannah, 9, OH
Joseph, 6, OH
Daniel, 3, OH
Susan Nolen, 57, MD
*** So assume wife Ellen is Mary Ellen? RJ.
*** Next to dwelling with McLaughlins:
Cahill, James, 77, MD
Mclaughlin, David, distiller, 75, MD
Daniel or David, 29, MD
Catherine, 31?, MD
Lahr, Ellen, 13, OH
*** Is David Elder, Ellen's father?

     David Mclaughlin was born circa 1775 at MD.¹ He appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of James Cahill at Hopewell Twp, Seneca, OH; Cahill, James, 77, MD
Mclaughlin, David, distiller, 75, MD
Daniel or David, 29, MD
Catherine, 31?, MD
Lahr, Ellen, 13, OH
*** Next to Thomas Elder and Ellen McLaughlin family. Is David Ellen's father? RJ.

     James Cahill was born circa 1773 at MD.¹ He appeared on the census of 1850 at Hopewell Twp, Seneca, OH; Cahill, James, 77, MD
Mclaughlin, David, distiller, 75, MD
Daniel or David, 29, MD
Catherine, 31?, MD
Lahr, Ellen, 13, OH
*** Next to Thomas Elder and Ellen McLaughlin family. Is David Ellen's father? RJ.

     Kathleen Louise Elder was born on 9 September 1890 at New Lexington, Perry, OH; SN shows 9 Aug.^5,6 She was the daughter of Jerome C. Elder and Sarah Catherine (Sallie Kate) Crosbie.^3,4

     Charles M. Elder was born on 9 September 1890 at New Lexington, Perry, OH.¹ He was the son of Jerome C. Elder and Sarah Catherine (Sallie Kate) Crosbie.¹

     Thomas A. Elder was born on 8 October 1870 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH.¹ He was the son of Levi Ellis Elder and Hannah Middaugh.¹

     Lottie M. Elder was born on 4 September 1872 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH.¹ She was the daughter of Levi Ellis Elder and Hannah Middaugh.¹

     David S. Elder was born on 21 September 1874 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH.¹ He was the son of Levi Ellis Elder and Hannah Middaugh.¹

     Enos Otterbein Elder was born on 29 October 1878 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH.¹ He was the son of Levi Ellis Elder and Hannah Middaugh.¹

     William P. Elder was born on 7 March 1882 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH.¹ He was the son of Levi Ellis Elder and Hannah Middaugh.¹

     Floyd Elder was born on 5 July 1886 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH.¹ He was the son of Levi Ellis Elder and Hannah Middaugh.¹

     Mary E. Elder was born on 28 June 1871 at probably Perry, OH; That Mary is Hannah's daughter is sure. That she is daughter of Thomas Downey is speculation.

She is always shown as Mary Elder.

The birth is not recorded in Perry Probate.

The birth date given in the 1900 Census is Jun, 1871. Twin sister Sarah's stone reads 28 Jun.^2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Downey and Hannah R. Elder.² Mary E. Elder was a witness when Thomas Downey and Hannah R. Elder were At some point between the birth of the twins and the 1880 Census Hannah and Thomas parted ways. between 1872 and 1879. Mary E. Elder appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Hannah R. Elder at p. 58B, dwelling 194, Reading Twp, district 203, Perry, OH; Hannah, 32, OH (Widowed/Divorced box is checked)
William, son, 15, OH OH OH
Mary, dau, 10, OH OH OH
Sarah, twin, 10, OH OH OH

Estranged Husband and children's father Thomas Downey is just 9 dwellings away.

It appears that Thomas Downey is just two dwellings away, but it is actually 9. The dwelling numbers on this page (58B) are misnumbered. The dwellings on it are numbered 192-199 but should be 200-207. (Page 57D is dwellings 184-192, and 58A is 193-199). Mary E. Elder witnessed the death of Sarah (Sadie) Elder on 10 July 1895 at Somerset, Perry, OH; died single - of Nervousness.^4,5 Mary E. Elder appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Hannah R. Elder at dwelling 252, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Hannah, 56, born May 1844, Single.
William E., son, 34, Born Jun 1865, Single.
Mary A., dau, 28, Born Jan 1871, Single.

The enumerator recorded Hannah as mother of 2, 2 living, but in the 1910 Census she's noted as mother of 3, 2 living. Mary E. Elder appeared on the census of 7 May 1910 in the household of William E. Elder at New Lexington Pike, dwelling 237, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; William, 44, Single, OH OH OH
Mary E., Sis, 39, Single, OH OH OH
Hannah, mother, 7_, Widowed, Mother of 3, 2 living. Mary E. Elder witnessed the death of Hannah R. Elder on 19 November 1910 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Single, age 69. Cause of Death, Uterine Sarcoma.⁶ Mary E. Elder witnessed the burial of Hannah R. Elder after 19 November 1910 at St. Joseph Cemetery, Perry, OH; next to son and daughters. Stone only shows death date. Mary E. Elder appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of William E. Elder at Main St., dwelling 169, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; William E., 55, Single, OH OH OH
Mary E., 48, Single, OH OH OH. Mary E. Elder witnessed the death of William E. Elder on 16 September 1922 at Somerset, Perry, OH; died single - of Multiple Neuritis (inflammation of many or all of the peripheral nerves - as in leprosy.

Synonym: Polyneuritis

See Also: Guillain-Barre syndrome, infectious polyneuritis, Landry's paralysis, neuritis.⁷
Mary E. Elder appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at S. Columbus St., dwelling 266, Somerset, Perry, OH; Elder, Mary E., 57, Single, OH OH OH
King, Donald, 14, Roomer, OH OH OH

Who is the young roomer?? There is not a 3 or 4 year old Donald King found in Perry County in the 1920 Census. She was buried in 1940 at St. Joseph Church, Perry, OH; next to Mother, brother and sister.

The marker probably indicates the wrong death year, showing 1872-1940. She died in 1940 at probably single, probably Perry, OH.

     Sarah (Sadie) Elder was born on 28 June 1871 at probably Perry, OH; That Sarah is daughter of Hannah is certain. That she is son of Thomas Downey is my assumption.

She is always shown as Sarah or Sadie Elder.

The birth is not shown in Perry County Probate 1867-1908.

In the 1900 census, sister Mary's birth date is given as June, 1871.^1,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Downey and Hannah R. Elder.¹ Sarah (Sadie) Elder was a witness when Thomas Downey and Hannah R. Elder were At some point between the birth of the twins and the 1880 Census Hannah and Thomas parted ways. between 1872 and 1879. Sarah (Sadie) Elder appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Hannah R. Elder at p. 58B, dwelling 194, Reading Twp, district 203, Perry, OH; Hannah, 32, OH (Widowed/Divorced box is checked)
William, son, 15, OH OH OH
Mary, dau, 10, OH OH OH
Sarah, twin, 10, OH OH OH

Estranged Husband and children's father Thomas Downey is just 9 dwellings away.

It appears that Thomas Downey is just two dwellings away, but it is actually 9. The dwelling numbers on this page (58B) are misnumbered. The dwellings on it are numbered 192-199 but should be 200-207. (Page 57D is dwellings 184-192, and 58A is 193-199). Sarah (Sadie) Elder died on 10 July 1895 at Somerset, Perry, OH, at age 24; died single - of Nervousness.^1,4 She was buried after 10 July 1895 at St. Joseph Church, Perry, OH; next to Mother, sister and brother. I have seen the stone and recorded it as showing 28 Jun 1878 - 10 Jul 1895. I will re-check it the next time I am there to confirm this. RJ.

     Edward L Slaven was born circa 1822 at PA.¹ He married Bridget Elder, daughter of Thomas Elder and Ellen McLaughlin, circa 1855; The date and location has yet to be confirmed. Edward Slaven does not appear in Perry County marriages.^1,2 Edward L Slaven and Bridget Elder The family has yet to be found in the 1860 census...unless Bridget is the Agnes shown with father Thomas...which would only cause more questions than it answers. in 1860. Edward L Slaven and Bridget Elder The family has yet to be found in the 1870 census.
in 1870. Edward L Slaven appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at dwelling 9, Martins Ferry, Belmont, OH; Slevin, Edward L., 58, PA IRE IRE
Bridget, wife, 40, OH MD MD
Sarah, dau, 21
Michael, son, 25
Edward, son, 23
William, son, 19
Joseph, son, 15
John, son, 14
Katharine, dau, 11
Thomas, son, 10
Ideclare, dau, 8
Vincent, son, 7
James, son, 4
Briget, dau, 1.

     Thomas C. Slaven was born on 6 April 1870 at Perry, OH.¹ He was the son of Edward L Slaven and Bridget Elder.¹