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Note for: Margaret Mikesell, 7 DEC 1871 - Index

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Her birth date could hav been either Dec. 7, 1871 / 1872.

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Note for: Elizabeth Estella Rench, 28 AUG 1878 - 1879 Index

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Stella died as an infant and is buried beside her parents. She was 15 months old according to Jeff Knoop's records.

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Note for: Elias Edger Rench, 20 SEP 1880 - 26 APR 1945 Index

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Edger never married and had no children. His obituary states that he was a graduate of Covington High School, a retired machinest and a member of the Christian Church of Covington. He was found dead at his home on Main Street in Covington. Routson Funeral Home records state what he was single and died April 26, 1945, aged 67 years, 7 months and 6 days. His late parents are named along with a living sister Ruth Knoop of Caestown and six nephews and nieces (not by name).

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Note for: Daniel C. Knoop, 29 MAY 1871 - 9 JAN 1945 Index

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Daniel was a grocer and baker in Covington. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 168 in Covington, having taken his three degrees in that lodge as follows: 1st degree on March 7, 1902, 2nd degree on May 21, 1902, and the 3rd degree on June 5, 1902. Also see page 572 of the "1909 History of Miami Co., OH" by Harbaugh.

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Note for: Balthus Steinhilber, - Index

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Balthus and his wife immigrated from Germany just a week after their marriage. Pauline Whitmer, Nov. 10, 2000.

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Note for: Earl Webster Thomas, 25 JUL 1879 - UNKNOWN Index

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Earl was a grocer and baker in Covington, OH. Earl was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 168 in Covington. He received the 3 Masonic degrees as follows: EA degree JUne 8, 1906, FC degree on JUly 5, 1906, and his MM degree on July 26, 1906. Also see page 289 of the book "Memoirs of Miami Valley," Vol. 3.

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Note for: James G. Rench, 21 SEP 1884 - 1 JUL 1956 Index

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James' date of death as recorded in Masonic Records of Covington, Lodge # 168 F & AM.
James was buried July 4, 1956 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Miami Co., OH.

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Note for: Glenna Bashor, 8 SEP 1888 - 12 APR 1974 Index

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Glenna's birth year computed from her age at time of death (85 years) as shown in Highland Cemeter Records. She was buried on April 15, 1974 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Miami Co., OH.

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Note for: Leonard R. Rench, 16 APR 1894 - 16 OCT 1999 Index

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From the Covington United Church of Christ Newsletter dated May 1994: "Dr. Leonard Rench celebrated his 100th birthday on April 16, 1994. It would be nice to remember this kind gentleman who, with his sister Mellie Long were so much a part of this church. They made possible our Schlurmerick Bells in the tower and our elevator. His mailing address is Dr. Leonard R. Rench, 200 Hamlet Inn Dr., Chargrin Falls, Ohio 44022. In care of "The Manor Nursing Home."

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Note for: Royal Lee Rench, SEP 1898 - 1901 Index

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Royal died as a very young child and is buried with his parents in the Highland Cemetery, Covington, Miami Co., OH.

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Note for: Alexander Cobeau, - Index

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Alexander was a teacher in the schools near West Milton, according to Pauline Whitmer, e-mail, Nov. 10, 2000.

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Note for: Joseph Cruse, 1829 - Index

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In 1881 Joseph was still living in the area of Frankstown, Blair Co., PA and had a son Eddie. Family was likely Catholic.

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Note for: Laura Mary Cruse, 1831 - 12 MAR 1912 Index

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She is buried in Forrest Hill Cemetery, Piqua, Miami Co., OH.

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Note for: David Eichelbarger Cruse, 1 NOV 1833 - 1914 Index

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David moved to Leases Grove, IL and in 1892 to Nebraska. He had 11 children, although only 1 is known to this researcher.
According to JoAnn Johnson, David's middle name was Eichelberger. Could that have been because his grandmother's maiden name was Eichelberger? He was a nephew of Mary Rench who married John Kinports.