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Montgomery County, Ohio

The Centinel (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), October 28, 1812

Dayton, October 7.

The Indians are again infesting Fort Wayne.  They have killed three soldiers who were out hunting beeves. After having relived Fort Wayne, Gen. Harrison returned to St. Mary’s to make the necessary arrangement for the Campaign into Canada.  Gen. Winchester, with that part of the army which had been placed under his command, proceeded to Defiance, a decayed fort situated at the confluence of the Auglaize and the Miami of the lakes, for the purpose of building a Fort at that place.  On Wednesday last, General Harrison was informed by express from Gen. Winchester, that a large body of Indians, accompanied with some British, with several pieces of artillery, were within a few miles of Defiance, and that he apprehended an attack.  Five of our men who had been out to collect plumbs were found killed and scalped.  Capt. Garard’s troop and another company had met a scouting party of Indians and roused them; one of our militia was killed and another wounded. In consequence of this information, Gen. Harrison in the course of a few hours marched the whole of the army from St. Mary’s to Defiance.  We are waiting with much anxiety to hear the result.  
(submitted by Nancy Piper)

Daily Standard
Jan 21, 2003

Thomas Fenner, 78, of Celina, owner and operator of Fenner’s Restaurant on Grand Lake St. Marys, died Jan. 17, 2003, at Grandview Hospital, Dayton.
 He was born Aug. 9, 1924, in Dayton, to Leland and Thelma (O’Ryan) Fenner.
 Surviving is his wife, a son, three daughters, his twin brother, grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
 A U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II and the Korean conflict, he retired as a City of Dayton firefighter after 25 years and formerly served as secretary/treasurer for the Dayton Firefighters Union. He was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Valley of Dayton, a life member of St. Marys American Legion and Celina Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, and a member of the Masonic Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose and the Southshore Sportsman Club, Celina, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Minster.
 Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Montezuma church, the Rev. Jon Kraner officiating.  Contributions can be made to the church building fund.  Magetti Gavin Funeral Home, Dayton, has charge of arrangements.

(Submitted by Linda Dietz)

Middletown Journal
Jan 15, 2010

WALTERS, William Buck age 71 of Camden, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at his residence. He was born February 11, 1938 in Middletown, the son of Raleigh Walters and Emma Lavone (Dean) Walters. William worked as a carpenter and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife,  four daughters,  two sons, 10 grandchildren, many great- grandchildren and special friend of the family, Bobbi Carberry; a sister, and two brothers, and a beloved pet, Gracie. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at the Atrium Medical Center CICU/CTU and Dr. Timothy Wourms, Signal Point Oncology, Nephrology Associates of Dayton, Dr. Vuong and Southern Care Hospice and Lisa McGuire. He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandsons, Ryan Patrick Martin and Michael Scott Balon; two sisters, Bo and Mary; and a brother, Junie. Funeral services will be at Noon on Monday at the Breitenbach-McCoy- Leffler Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Dayton National Cemetery.

(Submitted by Linda Dietz)

Dayton Daily News
Feb 27, 2010

BAYLEY, Frederick M. age 84 of Dayton, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Anne McBride Bayley and sister, Betty Bartel White of Richmond, IN. He is survived by four children; six grandchildren and a brother, Fred was a proud graduate of Oakwood High School and later graduated from Miami University where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He served in the U.S. Navy and fought in WWII. Fred was also a past president of the Dayton Country Club and the Ohio Apartment Association and was a member of the Dayton Bicycle Club. Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the Tobias Funeral Home Far Hills Chapel, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd. Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2010 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 3033 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45429. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Dream Essay Contest, c/o Oakwood High School, 1200 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, OH 45419 or Senior Independence Hospice, 6520 Poe Ave. Suite 100, Dayton, OH 45414.

(Submitted by Linda Dietz)

Dayton Daily News
Feb 27, 2010

PALMER, John L. Formerly of Miamisburg, passed away February 25, 2010 at the age of 93. Loving husband of the late Mable Palmer. John was preceded in death by Mother and Father John R. and Lillian M. Palmer (Tyson), daughter Arlene Sanderson, son Jack Palmer, sister Evelyn Palmer, and brother Frank Palmer. Survived by 7 grandchildren, 8 great grand children, 3 great great grandchildren. A special Niece Beverly Snelling and a good friend Faris Nevil. Served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Europe. Former plant MGR. of the Willard MFG.Co. Miamisburg, Ohio, also operated the Marathon gas station , 72 N. Main St., Miamisburg, Ohio and former owner and operator of Palmers Farm MKT, West of Miamisburg. A life member of Legion NO. 165, Miamisburg Eagles NO. 2306 (60 year member) (Eagles service 8:00pm). Friends may call at Brough - Getts Funeral Home Sunday 4-8pm. Funeral service Monday 11:00am. Interment Highland Cemetery.

(Submitted by Linda Dietz)

Mansfield News
Jan 6, 1908

Dayton, O., Jan. 6 - The drowned body of Samuel S. Kearns, a member of the Soldier's home, was fished from the home lake. Before leaping into the lake Kearns had drawn the sharp blade of a pocketknife across his throat, severing arteries. He was 66 and a member of Company K, Eighty-third Ohio Infantry, in the civil war.

(Submitted by Linda Dietz)

The Daily Herald
Delphos, O.
Oct 23, 1895

Soldiers Home, O., Oct 23 - A very serious accident occurred at the old debris shed of the camp dining room, William Everitt, First Missouri Engineers, a member of company No. 35, was standing under the shed, when the roof fell upon him, crushing him to the ground. He was so seriously hurt that it is not expected he will survive. The shed was being torn down, and he being deaf, did not hear the warning orders of the boss workman to stand from beneath. His people live at Hillsboro, Montgomery county, O.
(Submitted by Linda Dietz)

Lima News
Sep 29, 1997

Eugene "Gene" V. Homan, 72, formerly of Dayton, died Sept. 27, 1997, in his home. He was born Jan. 2, 1925, to Roman and Regina Homan. On Aug. 2, 1947, he married Opal Homan, who survives. Mr. Homan was a veteran of World War II where he served in the U.S. Army. He is a retired plater from Lucas-Ledex with 25 years of service. He also was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Celina and Our Lady of Mercy Church in Dayton . Other survivors include one son, William (Pam) Homan of Celina; four grandchildren, Robert, Lindsay, Joseph and Chris Homan; one brother, Elwood (Elizabeth) Homan of Dayton; two sisters, Marian Eakins of Wilmington and Edith Heiser of Dayton . He is preceded in death two sisters, Maybel Speece and Doris Westendorf. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Mercy Church , Dayton . Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery . Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdav at George C. Martin Funeral Home, Dayton . Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Drake/ Mercer County, 122 W. Martz Street , Greenville.