Louis Real Estate Exchange (was it’s treasurer five years, 1898-1903); second vice president of National Asso.ciation of Real Estate Exchanges, 1909-10, and it’s treasurer, 1910-11; secretary for Gentlemen's Driving Club several years. Ap.pointed, 1909, commissioner for Porto Rico in state of Missouri. Member Ohio Society of St. Louis (charter member), Knights of Pyth.ias, Knights of Khorassan (charter member). Republican. Clubs: Mercantile, Missouri Ath.letic. Recreations: theater and baseball. Of.fice: 812 Chestnut 8t. Residence: 5551 Von Versen Ave.

(Source: The Book of St. Louisans, Publ. 1912. Transcribed by Charlotte Slater)
Submitted by Linda Rodriguez

The Richwood Gazette
Jan. 4, 1940

Mrs. Flora Luella Thomas, 61, who resided east of Richwood, died at Marion City hospital, Saturday, December 30, following a six years' illness of complications. She was a member of the Caledonia M.E. church.
Mrs. Thomas, daughter of Samuel Croft and Tillie brown was born January 28, 1878 in Marion county. She was united in marriage, December 26, 1912 at Marion to Burl M. Thomas.
Surviving besides the husband is a daughter, Bertha Irene Thomas at home and a sister, Mrs. Emma Hinamon, of Marion. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 in the Winter Funeral Chapel, Rev. G. G. Hughes officiating. Interment in charge of  Lloyd Winter & Son was made in Claibourne cemetery.

Submitted By
Linda (Blue) Dietz

The Richwood Gazette
Jan. 11, 1940

William H. Fulton, 73, a former resident of York township, died Tuesday, January 9, at 7:30 a.m. in the state Hospital at Columbus where he had been for many years. Death was due to coronary occlusion.
Mr. Fulton son of Thomas Fulton and Harriett Neal was born in Ohio, February 10, 1857. He was united in marriage to Roxanna McNeil, who died March 11, 1925.
Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Earl Vance, of West Mansfield, four grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Davis of Columbus. Rev. J. Lloyd, of Belle Center, a former pastor of the Richwood Presbyterian church will conduct the funeral services this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in charge of S. R. Sanders will be made in the Claibourne cemetery.

Submitted by Linda (Blue) Dietz

The Richwood Gazette
Jan. 2, 1930

Mrs. Amanda C. Martin, 80, died at 3 a.m. Sunday morning at her home on West Ottawa street, of cerebral hemorrhage, after an illness of several months' duration.
Mrs. Martin was born December 6, 1849 at Mt. Vernon. Her parents were John & Martha J. Morton, both natives of Mt. Vernon. December 27, 1870, she was united in marriage to F. A. Martin and together they have enjoyed 59 years of wedded bliss. She was a valued member of the local Presbyterian church.

Besides the husband, she leaves one daughter, Mrs. B. J. Brown, Richwood; two sons, Bay M. Martin, Fermandina, Fla., and Walter F. Martin, 1313 Inglis avenue, Columbus; three grandchildren and a brother, Joe Morton, of Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Martin was a woman of sterling qualities and her sunny disposition and words of cheer were always a comfort to the less fortunate. She was an exceptionally good neighbor and was always mindful of the welfare of others. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. C. E. Combrink, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiated. The remains were taken to Mt. Vernon by S. R. Sanders, where burial was made in the Mt. Vernon cemetery.

Submitted By
Linda (Blue) Dietz

The Richwood Gazette
Jan. 2, 1930

Mrs. Clara Alice Matteson, wife of Benjamin H. Matteson, a well known stock buyer, died Friday morning about one o'clock at her home, west of Richwood, from pernicious anemia. Mrs. Matteson had been in ill health for some time.

The deceased was born July 24, 1872, and had resided in Union county all her life. Her marriage to Mr. Matteson took place February 1, 1894. She was a daughter of William D. Cameron and Clara Emma Snowden. The latter died some years ago.

Besides her husband and father, she leaves one daughter, Mrs. Delmer Reed and five grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. C. L. Johnson, Willoughby; and one brother, Clyde Cameron, of Richwood. A son William Matteson, preceded her in death. Funeral rites were conducted by Rev. W. S. Gibbons, of West Mansfield Baptist church, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial in charge of S. R. Sanders, was made in Claibourne cemetery.

The Richwood Gazette
Jan. 2, 1930

John E. Woods, tailor, who was stricken with paralysis, Thursday, December 26, died at 2:20 o'clock, Tuesday morning, December 31, at his home on Beatty avenue.

Mr. Woods was born November 11, 1863 in Prospect. his father, William Woods, a native of Ohio and the mother Carolyn Siples, was born in Pennsylvania. On December 12, 1889, he was united in marriage to Miss Nora Tyler.

Surviving relatives are the wife, one son, George E. Woods, Pontiac, Mich., one grandson, George; two brothers, Charles W., Ridgeway and J. F. Woods, Richwood. three sisters, Mrs. John Koch, Richwood; Mrs. H. E. Conkright, Marysville, now in Miami, Fla., and Mrs. William Goff, Marysville.

Mr. Woods followed the occupation of a tailor and was employed by W. H. Richards for 18 years. During the past 28 years, he conducted a shop at his home. He was a member of the First Baptist church, Richwood. Rev. Robert W. Pierce will conduct the funeral services, to be held in the Baptist church, this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in Claibourne cemetery, Lloyd Winter & Son, undertakers, in charge.

The Richwood Gazette
Jan. 9, 1930

Mrs. Margaret Jane Hare, 82, wife of C. M. Hare, of Essex, passed away Thursday, January 2, following an illness of a year and a half. Mrs. Hare was born March 24, 1847, at West Union, Adams county. Her parents were John Sanders and Marie Winters. On September 12, 1872, she was united in marriage to C. M. Hare, at Winchester. She was a valued member of the Essex M. P. church. Besides her husband, she leaves one son, J. S. Hare, Marion; a daughter, Mrs. E. Clark, Shandon; two grandchildren, Mrs. Howard Disbennett, Marion; Clarence Hare, Plattsburg, N. Y., and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Essex M. P. church, Rev. P. C. Sees officiating. Burial was made in Price cemetery. S. R. Sanders, undertaker, in charge.

Richwood Gazette
Sep 4, 1913

Mrs. Isabel Cahill, one of the oldest and best known residents of Washington-tp, died at her home near Byhalia Sunday evening at 9 o'clock. She was past eighty-six years old and had been in failing health for some time. Her death was due to a general breaking down and she suffered a complications of diseases which are incident to old age.
Mrs. Cahill was the widow of the late Enos Cahill, who died fifteen years ago. They were pioneer residents of this section. "Aunt Isabel" was know far and wide as a friend to those in trouble and she often was called upon to render such aid as lay within her power. She is survived by the following children: Hooker, Alexander, John and William, all of near Byhalia, Mrs. Susan Tallman, of Lakeview, Mrs. Ella Temple, of Byhalia, Mrs. Rebekah Klinefelter, of Mt. Victory, and Miss Martha Cahill, who lives at home.

Funeral services were held from the Friends church at Byhalia, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Brackney, of Kenton, officiating. Burial in Byhalia cemetery.

The Richwood Gazette (Richwood, Ohio) May 17, 1894
A GOOD MAN CALLED HOME
The Faultless Life and Peaceful Death of Joseph Temple.
    Joseph Temple, one of the pioneer residents of Jackson township, died at his home near the Union Baptist church in that township on May 10, '94, after a lingering illness of seven weeks; aged 67 years and 4 days.
    He was born in Adams county, Ohio, May 6, 1827, and when about fourteen years of age came to Jackson township with his parents. He was married to Ann Andrews, July 10, 1849. From this union six children, two boys and four girls were born, all of whom are living save one, which died in infancy. His wife died in 1871 and he was again united in marriage to Lenora E. Eastman, July 3, 1872. To them were born five children, four boys and one girl, all of whom are still living.
    During the winter of '57, in a protracted meeting held by some of the original members of the organization known as Grace Chapel, whose meetings were held in the old log school house, situated near the residence of the late deacon Burnsides, he was converted to God and baptized in April following by Elder Dye, who was afterwards instrumental in organizing the Union Baptist church, Aug. 15th of the same year. At the time of the organization Mr. Temple was elected deacon, the duties of which he faithfully discharged until his death. He was one of the leading workers and supporters of the organization and was always ready to take an active part in their meetings or to give of his means. The large membership of the church today is principally due to his labors.
    His last sickness was pronounced by his physicians to be progressive paralysis, and was of some five years' duration. During the past two years he was confined to his home and during the past seven weeks unable to leave his bed. He was an intense sufferer but bore it all patiently and frequently remarked he was ready to obey his Master's call. We can but believe that in the church triumphant he has been introduced into still grander, choicer and still richer labors of love. By his death his wife has lost a good and affectionate husband; his children a kind and indulgent father; the community a good, honest, upright citizen and the church almost an irreparable loss. It is needless to speak of the many virtues and deeds of kindness that characterized his life. They are well known to all in the community in which he lived. His life was a successful one and it is hoped that he is now numbered with the spotless and pure in the eternal and celestial city from whence none ever return.
    The funeral was held in the Union Baptist church, and was conducted by Rev. Isaac Evilsizer, of Urbana, assisted by Rev. N. J. Kinney. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in the township, being about six hundred people present.
(submitted by Ida Maack Recu)

The Richwood Gazette (Richwood, Ohio) June 16, 1960
Retired Farmer Dies In Kenton Hospital
    William Harrison (Harry) Temple, 75, retired farmer and well known West Ottawa Street resident, died Monday, June 13, at 11:15 a.m. in San Antonio Hospital, Kenton, where he had been confined for about six weeks. He had been in failing health since last February, when he suffered a heart attack.
    Born April 4, 1885, in Union County, he was a son of Joseph Temple and Lenora Eastman Temple. He was twice married, his first wife, Rhoda Ann Guyton, died in 1948. On May 11, 1950 he was married to Edna Patrick, who survives. Mr. Temple was a member of the First Baptist Church.
    Besides the widow he leaves two sons Donald L. Temple, of Mt. Victory and William R. Temple, west of Richwood; a daughter, Mrs. Rachel I. Russell, Columbus; a step-son, Jos. W. Patrick and two step-daughters, Mrs. Melva Jordan and Mrs. Janet Welsh, all of Richwood; 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; 5 step grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Naomi Bell, of Miami, Fla. Three brothers, two half-sisters and two half-brothers are deceased.
    Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Ballinger Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Harold B. Twining, of the First Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. Main, of the Church of Christ. Burial will be made in Price cemetery.

 (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)

The Richwood Gazette (Richwood, Ohio) December 15, 1949
    Nathan Marion Temple, farmer, age 75, died at his home Friday December 9 at 9:00 p.m. He had been in ill health two years, but critically only five weeks.
    Mr. Temple was born February 4, 1874 in Jackson township, Union County, Ohio to Joseph and Lenora Eastman Temple. He was married to Eva Lane October 24, 1911 who survives with the following children: Blanche Marsh, Mary Fields and Martha Littell, all of near Richwood and a son, Joe H. Temple, at home. Also two brothers, Leonard L. Temple, of Richwood, Route 1, and William H. Temple, of Richwood; a sister, Naomi Bell, of Miami, Florida; and a half-sister, Lucy Fields, of Texas, and nine grandchildren. One brother, Ethan Temple died three weeks ago. Three half sisters and two half brothers preceded him in death also. He was a member of the Union Baptist church.
    Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Union Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Wallace Ellis. Burial in charge of Edgar D. Hastings was made in Price cemetery. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)

The Richwood Gazette (Richwood, Ohio) August 27, 1997
    Richwood area farmer, Joe H. Temple, 75, died Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Community Healthcare Center in Marion. The son of the late Nathan M. and Eva Florence Lane Temple was born February 12, 1922.
    He was a member of the Union Baptist Church and 4-H Club advisor for over fifty years. The member of the former Marysville Toastmasters Club was well-known for his readings and programs for senior citizens.
    Surviving are his wife, the former Reva Drake, whom he married December 24, 1950; three children: Ralph Temple of Richwood, Roger Temple and Mary Darling both of Marion and a foster son Allen Rausch of Richwood. Also surviving are four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a sister Martha Littell of Richwood. A sister and a half sister preceded him in death.
    Pastor Timothy Peria officiated funeral services held Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Union Baptist Church. Burial was at Price Cemetery. Ballinger Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

The Richwood Gazette (Richwood, Ohio) September 4, 1997
Good-bye Old Friend
by Susan A. Leeper, Editor, Richwood Gazette
    A fitting tribute was made to longtime, dedicated 4-H adviser, the late Joe Temple at the '97 Richwood Fair. The gentle farmer left a legacy of countless numbers of young people influenced by his kindness and wisdom. A tree was planted in his memory, surrounded by a sculptured 4-H emblem at the Junior Fair plaza to commemorate his life.
    One of my most poignant memories of Temple was when staging a picture for this newspaper to go along with his Citizen of the Week nomination.
    After asking Joe how he wanted me to take his picture, he quickly replied, "Well, with my sheep, of course." Therefore we made arrangements to meet at the Sheares farm on St. Rt. 3? where his flock grazed.
    Temple met me in the barnyard and said, "Now you just stay here by the fence and I'll call my girls. You can take the picture while they're walking up the path and I'll just wave at the camera."
    Having worked several years with unpredictable animals, I thought to myself, "Yeah, Right! Those dumb sheep aren't going to march up that lane like little soldiers, they've got better things to do. I'll probably have to wade out into the field in ankle deep manure to get a good picture - what a day to wear a dress."
    Much to my surprise, a soft spoken man walked through the gate into the field and stood in a pre-designated spot. In a fairly normal speaking voice, he called to his sheep: "Come on girls." They, in turn, raised their heads upright and meandered slowly through the pasture - in single file - up the path toward their master. The picture (in my opinion) was one of my best and a favorite of my peers.
    On Wednesday, Aug. 13, Joe Temple responded to his Master in a similar manner when he looked up to the heavens and went to his place with the Good Shepherd.
    Joe Temple will be missed. In addition to his family and friends, he's left behind scores of 4-H youngsters who benefited over the past fifty-plus years from his patience and understanding. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)

The Richwood Gazette (Richwood, Ohio) October 23, 1930
Jackson Tp. Resident Succumbs to Cancer
    Mrs. Louisa Jane Sparks, 78, a life-long resident of Jackson township, died Monday night about 9 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Swartz. Her death was caused by cancer of the stomach. She had been an invalid for five years.
    Mrs. Sparks was born near Arbela, February 22, 1852. Her parents were Joseph Temple and Lucy Andrews Temple. Her husband, Charles F. Sparks, died three years ago last June. Mrs. Sparks was a member of the Union Baptist church in Jackson township.
    Surviving children are: Mrs. William A. Swartz, Richwood, and M. O. Sparks, Flint, Michigan. A son, John G. Sparks, died September 21, 1929. She also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Lucy Buerkle, Eastland, Texas; John and Henry Temple, Richwood; four half-brothers, Nathan, Ethan, Leonard, and Harry Temple, Richwood; and Mrs. Naomi Bell, of Battle Creek, Mich.
    Funeral services were held in the Union Baptist church, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Robert W. Peiree officiating. Burial, in charge of Lloyd Winter & Son, was made in Price cemetery. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)

Mary A. Temple nee Carter

News Journal (Mansfield, Ohio) August 8, 1968
Mary A. Temple, 82, 15 West Augustine Avenue, widow of Ethan H. Temple, died Tuesday in Mansfield General Hospital. Born April 13, 1886 in Union County, Ohio. Survivors are three sons, Malen Carter, Wayland and Ethan Temple, three grandsons and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Cheney Funeral Home at Richwood, Ohio Friday at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Price Cemetery, Union County, Ohio.

The Richwood Gazette (Richwood, Ohio) August 15, 1968
    Services were held Friday in the Cheney Funeral Home for Mrs. Mary A. Temple, 82, of 15 W. Augustine Ave., Mansfield, a former Richwood area resident. Mrs. Temple died at 8:15 p.m. August 6 in Mansfield General Hospital after an extended illness. She had resided in Mansfield since 1950.
    A native of Union County, she was born April 13, 1886. She married Ethan Temple who preceded her in death in 1949.
    Surviving are three sons, Malen Carter of Mansfield, Wayland Temple of Waldo, Ethan Temple of Independence, Kansas; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
    Rev. Sturch officiated at the services. Burial was in Price Cemetery. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)

Toledo Blade
Oct 1, 1941

Marysville, O., Charles Geissler, 69.

Richwood, O., Mrs. Susan Kalb, 79.

Union County Journal
Jun 30, 1876

Died- At Peoria, Union county, O., June 22nd, Mrs. Lucinda Sargent, wife of S. T. Sargent and daughter of M. W. and Sarah Judy of consumption, after an illness of one year. She bore the sufferings without a murmur. Mrs. Sargent was beloved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband, father, mother, and four sisters to mourn the loss of one so dear. She can welcome them no more with that sweet smile with which she always greeted them, but will hail them on the other shore. When she saw her friends weeping around her death bed she begged them not to mourn, that she was going home. She conversed with those around her until the brittle thread of life was broken, with a sweet smile her spirit passed to the sunny shore. The funeral services were conducted June 23rd by the Rev. Mr. Zell, of East Liberty, Ohio. A Friend.

Union County journal
Jul 7, 1876

Lizzie, a bright and beloved seven-year old daughter of Mr. Wm. Weber died from diphtheria on Monday morning last. The remains were taken to the cemetery in the German Settlement on Wednesday morning for interment.

Union County Journal
Aug 18, 1876

Mrs. Pheba Ewalt, relict of the late Richard Ewalt and mother of Mr. Wm. D.  Ewalt, died in Liberty township, on Monday last of dropsy, aged 73 years, after an illness of about one year. The maiden name of the deceased was Phoeby Douglass, and she came with her father from New Jersey in 1805. Mr. Douglass settled on what was afterwards known as the "Banning Place", north of Mt. Vernon, where he built the first mill in the county. It was on this farm that the town of Clinton was laid out, which became a strong competitor for the county seat. Mrs. Ewalt was a devoted Christian, being a member of the Methodist Church for the last twenty-five years. The funeral took place on Wednesday and was largely attended. - Mt. Vernon Banner.

Mrs. Ewalt was a most exemplary Christian lady, beloved by all who knew her, The deceased was the mother of Mrs. Shannon Davis, of Union township, and aunt to the editor of the Union County Journal.

Union County Journal
Sep 15, 1876

A very interesting and much beloved 2 year old daughter of Dr. Brannan, died after a few hours sickness on Thursday night last. A beautiful flower transplanted. Bessie now blooms in heaven.

The Marysville Republican
May 21, 1908

The funeral of Wm. Morey, a brother of Abraham Morey took place Friday at Bellepoint and was conducted by Rev. Asa Crist of Delaware. Deceased was 82 years of age and his death was the result of paralysis of which he had been a sufferer for some time. He was a native of Perry county, Pennsylvania, but came to Union county with his parents at the age of ten years. He was for ten tears engaged in the undertaking business in Marysville with his brither Abraham Morey. He afterwards moved to Delaware county to take charge of his father's farm which he operated until his death. He was not married till 1874 and had no children. His widow survives him. Mrs. Abraham Morey, Mr. and Mrs. Will Morey, Chas. Morey and H. W. Morey were present at the funeral obsequies.

The Marysville Republican
May 21, 1908

John H. Reyner, aged seventy- nine years, died Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. J. Strader, three miles west of Raymond. He had been in ill health for more than a year. During the Civil war he was a soldier in the 100 day service.

Deceased was a native of Penn., but came to Union county with his father, David Reyner, when he was eight years of age. He is survived by three children, Mrs. J. T. Evans of Newark, Douglas Reyner of Columbus, and Mrs. W. J. Strader. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. in the Millcreek church, conducted by Alonzo Skidmore and interment was made in Oakdale cemetery at Marysville.

The Marysville Republican
May 21, 1908

Mrs. Clara Braun, aged 41 years, the estimable wife of Charles Braun, the popular Fountain Corner clothier, died Wednesday morning at 1 o'clock after an illness of nearly three tears of tuberculosis. She was only confined to her bed however, for the past two months. On February 15, last, Mr. Braun accompanied his wife to Denver, Colo., but the climate and treatment there did no good and returned home on April 2. She bore her illness and suffering with patience and Christian fortitude and was fully prepared when the final summons came.

Deceased was a native of Marysville, being a daughter of the late William Weber. her mother is still living. She is also survived by her husband and the following children: Will, Christine, Helen, Adelbert and Clara. There are two children dead, Carl and Alma.

Private funeral services to be held at the residence on east Fifth street at 2 o'clock, Friday, conducted by Rev. Ebert, the Lutheran minister and the interment will be made in Oakdale. Friends welcome to call at the residence to view the remains on Friday.

The Marysville Republican 
May 28, 1908

James Amrine a prosperous and well known farmer, residing near the Asbury church, four miles north of Marysville on the Marion pike, died suddenly of heart disease about one o'clock Saturday afternoon, while enroute home from Marysville in his buggy in company with his wife.

Mr. Amrine attended the sale of lots in Sunny Side Park addition in the morning and after doing the trading he started home in company with his wife. When they arrived at a point near the residence of Solomon Turner, about a mile north of Marysville, Mr. Amrine, who was eating a cake, suddenly stated to his wife that he was getting very numb. She spoke to him and he never answered. He died in the buggy and was removed to the Turner home and Dr. L. T. Henderson was summoned. Undertaker Morey, of this city, was called and removed the body to his home.

Deceased was not in good health, but felt better Saturday than he had for some time. He was a native of Union county and resided on his present farm for many years. Mr. Amrine was 70 years of age on the 29th, of last November. He and his companion were married fifty years ago last March. Mr. Amrine is survived by a widow and two children, Mrs. Berl Hamilton and Louis Amrine. Funeral services were held in the Amrine church, Monday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Mr. Weldon, a student at the O.W. U., who had been preaching at Asbury church, and the body was buried in Oakdale.

The Marysville Republican
May 28, 1908

David Hildreth aged 66 years, one of the oldest and best known pioneers of Leesburg township, died Saturday morning at his home eight miles north of Marysville on the Braithwaite and Shenneman pike, after a long illness of Brights disease and the infirmities of age. Deceased was a native of Licking
county but settled on a farm in Leesburg township about sixty-live years ago, where be had continuously resided. 
Mr. Hildreth is survived by his aged companion and nine children as follows: Mrs. Ella Maskill and Mrs. Alice Scofield, Claiborne township; Mrs. Lucy Shenneman and Mrs. Angeline Vannausdle,  l.eesburg township; Mrs. Josephine Bell, Piqua ; Mrs. Harriet Soliday, Peoria ; Mrs. Ola Soliday, Newark ; and Americus and Columbus Hildreth of Lima . 
Funeral services were held at  his late  residence Monday at one o'clock p. rn., conducted by Rev J B. Hagans and the body was taken to Bethlehem cemetery by Undertaker Morey of this city, for interment.