Markley, Marie L. - Ashland. Mrs. Marie L. Markley 74, of Ashland, RD 4, died in Samaritan Hospital Saturday after a short illness. She was born in Monroe County and lived in Ashland County for the last 72 years. She was a member of the Olivesburg Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Miller of Ashland; a son, Loren of Ashland; two grandchildren, a great-grandchild; and a sister, Mrs. Viola Nelson of Dayton. Services will be held at 1:30 PM Tuesday in the Gilbert Funeral Home by the Rev. R. F. Hall. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be this evening. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Beth Moore (Mansfield News Journal 23 May 1977 p. 5)

Marks, Mrs. - Mrs. Marks died at her home on Cleveland Street last Friday, and was buried Sunday. ASHLAND PRESS: 08 July 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 51 Submitted by Amy

Marks, Mrs. W.M. - Loudonville. The funeral of Mrs. W.M. Marks took place yesterday from the Methodist church and was largely attended, she being one of Loudonville's oldest residents. Submitted by Amy. [Richland Shield & Banner: 09 November 1889, Vol. LXXII, No. 25]

Martin, ---- - Some Jeromesville Deaths - JEROMESVILLE -- Death has been in our midst quite frequently of late, although no epidemics have prevailed. It has taken off Mrs. Martin, wife of Samuel Martin; Jacob Stoler, brother of Walter Stoler, who was confined at the Infirmary for a number of years on account of insanity, but for the past three years has been taken care of by his brother; Mrs. Hosler, who died at her son John's, who lives on the McDonald farm. During the funeral of John's wife, and in coming home she was thrown out of the buggy and has been on the decline ever since, and has lately been partly deranged. Susan Ely died of heart disease at her brothers, Wm. Noggle, where she has lived for some time past. She was nearly 80 years old. ASHLAND PRESS: 16 December 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 22 Submitted by Amy

Martin, Earl L. - The Rev. Earl L. Martin, 36, pastor of the Rowsburg Church of the Nazarene for the past 2 1/2 years, was dead on arrival at Crestline Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon following a heart attack. The son of Walter and Oshel Carpenter Martin, he was born in Steubenville Sept. 7, 1939. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Lovie; two daughters, Karma Lynn and Mellissa Kay, both at home; his parents of Canton; five sisters, Mrs. Lois Smith, Mrs. Darlene Seaman, Mrs. Dixie Demos, Mrs. Joyce Gissinger and Mrs. Kay Beaver, all of Canton; and three brothers, Donald, Walter Jr. and Darrell, all of Canton. Services will be held at the Rowsburg Church of the Nazarene Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. D. E. Clay officiating. Burial will be in Rowsburg Cemetery. Friends may call at Fickes Funeral Home, Jeromesville, today from 7 to 9 p.m. or at the church one hour prior to services. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [Ashland Times Gazette, October 6, 1975, pg. 2]

Mason, Elizabeth (Heiffner) - Mrs. Elizabeth Mason, wife of Andrew Mason, died after a protracted and painful illness of several weeks, March 19, 1880, aged 73 years and 19 days. Mrs. Mason, who was a daughter of Valentine Heiffner, was born in Huntingdon County, Pa., March 19, 1807. Having relatives in Orange Township, then Richland, but now Ashland County, she came, when a young lady, on a visit to that region with Mr. Snider and wife, formerly of Pennsylvania. Her sister, Mrs. Barbara Rowland, had come to Orange some years prior to her trip, and not having good health, became very lonesome in that region, then comparatively an unsettled forest. The subject was to aid her sister in recovering her health and contentments. The new settlers of that day were compelled to endure many hardships and privations in order to prepare homes. Christian Rowland and lady finally became residents of Uniontown, now Ashland, where they died about 1832, and are well remembered by old citizens of Ashland. During her residence with Mrs. Rowland, Elizabeth became acquainted with Andrew Mason, and in 1824, they were married, and she never returned to her native country to live. It is proper to note as a pioneer reminiscence, that Mr. & Mrs. Mason were married by Rev. James Haney, who was the first Methodist preacher in this county, whose son, John Haney, was the proprietor of Haneytown, but now the village of Savannah, in Clearcreek township, in this county. Mr. & Mrs. Mason lived together as man and wife 55 years, 3 months and 25 days. She went through many hardships, having gone over the period since 1824, in which great changes have occurred in the wild regions of Richland, but now Ashland County, cabins and forests were then found in all parts of the county. After a long struggle and enduring many hardships the first settlers succeeded in taming the wilds of the native woods, and now reside in comfortable homes, surrounded by the desirable improvements, and the abundance furnished by rich lands, industry and genial climate to reward the industry, economy and frugal habits for which the pioneers of this county are noted. Mrs. Mason passed through all these scenes a cheerful, industrious, Christian lady, and like her husband, long an exemplary member of the church of choice. ASHLAND PRESS: 26 March 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 36 Submitted by Amy

Mason, Samuel C. - On Monday, Mr. Geo. H. Blecker attended the funeral, near Orange, Ashland County, of Mr. Samuel Mason, a member of the Mansfield Union Publishing Company. The death of Mr. Mason occurred on Friday at Angola, Ind., of typhoid fever. Source -- THE MANSFIELD HERALD (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 27 March 1884, Vol. 34, No. 19 MASON -- Member of the Mansfield Union Publishing Co., died at the Morse House, Angola, Ind., Friday afternoon, March 21, SAMUEL C. MASON, aged 24 years. Deceased was a resident of Orange, Ohio, where his father and mother now reside. He was engaged in the publishing business with his brother and came to Angola some weeks since in the interest of that business. While here he fell sick with a low form of fever, and when the disease assumed a serious phase, his brother Howard Mason, and Dr. W.H. Sampsel, of Ashland, were called by telegram to his bedside. They came promptly and remained faithfully to attendance, doing all in their power to arrest the fell destroyer, but all in vain; death had marked the young man for his own. Mr. Mason had formed the acquaintance of several of Angola's young men at Valparaiso, Ind., who administered to his remains the last sad rites of pall bearers to the train, enroute to his former, now sorrowful home in Ohio for burial. He was a young man of good education and fine moral character, genial, and social disposition, of good business habits, and was, when cut down, on the highway to financial success. His parents are highly respected people living in Orange, Ohio. Dr. Sampsel and Howard Mason extended their warmest thanks to those citizens of Angola who lent their aid and sympathy in the trying hour, and especially to Mr. Annis, the landlord, and his estimable lady, who are whole-souled, kind hearted people.Though he died among strangers, yet there were many among them who sorrowed for his untimely deeath and who with ourself extend to the afflicted parents and brother of the deceased, our sincere sympathy and sorrow in their loss. Source: THE MANSFIELD HERALD (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 17 April 1884, Vol. 34, No. 22 Submitted by Amy

Mason, James F. - James F. Mason, aged 82, a pioneer of Ashland, died at his home in that place Tuesday. Submitted by Amy. [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 26 August 1898, Vol. 14, No. 71]

Mauller, Peter -- Peter Mauller, the Ashland County juror in the Greenwald will forgery case who became crazy in Mansfield a couple weeks ago, died in the Toledo asylum last Thursday morning. Submitted by Amy. [Worthington Enterprise (Butler, Richland, Ohio): 30 October 1890, Vol. II, No. 48]

Mavis, B. M - Loudonville. B. M. Mavis, 87, a retired farmer of Butler, died Monday evening at the Rose Garden Rest Home in Mt. Vernon after a long illness. His wife, Blanche, preceded him in death in 1959. Surviving are one daughter, Virginia Ferrell of Mt. Vernon; one son, Homer of Butler; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The Banks Funeral Home in Loudonville is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime after noon Wednesday. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [Ashland Times Gazette, November 15, 1960, p. 3]

Maxwell, Jenith - Mary Maxwell, aged 14, shot and instantly killed her 12-year-old sister, Jenith, at Loudonville Saturday while their parents were visiting neighbors. The children found a 32-calibre rifle that their 16-year-old brother had left lying on the table, and, thinking that the gun did not contain a charge, the older girl told her sister to play burglar, and, aiming the weapon at the girl's head, pulled the trigger. The rifle was discharged and the bullet entered the left temple of the unfortunate girl. Submitted by Amy.[Bellville Messenger (Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio): 27 October 1905, Vol. 13, No. 39]

McCarron, Irwin - A terrible and most distressing accident occurred in Mifflin on Wednesday morning. It appears that Irwin, a little four-year-old son of J.S. McCarron, while playing with a pocket knife, stumbled and fell forward, the knife penetrated between the third and fourth rib and pierced the upper portion of the heart resulting in almost instant death. The parents and children are almost disiracted with grief over the sad and tragic affair as Irwin was a great favorite with all. The sudden and untimely death of the little one has cast a gloom of sadness over the entire community, and the most heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 17 May 1883, Vol. 8, No. 47 Submitted by Amy

McCarty, Dr. Oliver C. - Tuesday -- Dr. Oliver C. McCarty, aged 85 years, dropped dead at his home in Ashland yesterday. He was, until the last few years, a prominent physician at Polk, and during the war was surgeon of an Ohio regiment. He began the practice of medicine about 1832. RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 19 September 1896, Vol. LXXIX, No. 19 Submitted by Amy

McCaskey, Alfred Bernard - LOUDONVILLE TIMES: 22 March 1940 Surnames mentioned: SHOEMAKER, FERRIS Submitted by Linda & Shirley

McClay, A. Gaylord - DEATH COMES. To A. G. McClay of Sharp Street of Pneumonia – Funeral Services Held Sunday Morning. Pneumonia, following an attack of influenza, caused the death of A. Gaylord McClay, well known Ashland barber last Saturday morning shortly after one o’clock at his home on Sharp street following an illness of only a few days. Mr. McClay was aged 32 years, 3 months and 10 days, having been born Sept. 11, 1886 at Bellville where his mother resides. He came to Ashland twelve years ago and has lived here ever since. He was first employed at Fritz Weuthrick’s shop and later went into business for himself in the Vachon Block on West Main street. He was united in Marriage seven years ago with Miss Marie Baum, daughter of Mrs. Reuben Baum. His widow survives him, also his mother, 2 brothers, one of whom is in government service; and 2 sisters. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. A. B. Robertson of the Christian church were held Sunday morning at 9 o’clock at the McClay home on Sharp street and interment was made in the Ashland cemetery. Submitted by klynn. [Ashland Press: 25 December 1918]

McCray, ---- - Wednesday.The 11-months old son of Judge H.L. McCray died at Ashland at 3 o'clock this morning. The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock tomorrow. Submitted by Amy. [Richland Shield & Banner (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 14 September 1889, Vol. LXXII, No. 17]

McClure, Tillie - Mrs. Tillie McClure, an aged lady of Perrysville, fell down stairs Tuesday and died yesterday as a result of the injuries she received. Source: RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 13 July 1895, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 9 RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 13 July 1895, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 9 Submitted by Amy

McClure, Elizabeth Goon. - Ashland. Elizabeth Goon McClure was born in Ohio, July 30, 1863. After a long illness, she passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Weirick, in Ashland, May 4, 1935, aged 71 years, 9 months and 5 days. Mrs. McClure spent her entire life in Ashland County. She was united in marriage with Marion McClure on Sept. 1, 1882. To this union were born six children. Her husband and two daughters, Gladys and Della preceded her in death. Those living to mourn her departure are Mrs. Edith Trumpower of Perrysville, Mrs. Dora Weirick, Mrs. Myrtle Kindle and one son, Roy, all of Ashland. There are also nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two sisters, Miss. Jane Goon and Mrs. Martha Bowman, both of Perrysville. As a mother, she was kind and devoted, earnest for the welfare of her children, and very affectionate and attentive to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In pleasant memory of her motherly care and interest they will find joy and no sorrow. Short services were conducted in the Samuel Weirick home in Ashland on Monday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. followed by funeral services in the Perrysville Lutheran Church. Mrs. Lena Jennings was in charge, assisted by Rev. George Schrack.Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Mary Anderson. (Loudonville Times: 9 May 1935).

McCray, Rebecca - T.Y. McCray today received a sad message which announced the death last night, of his venerable mother, Mrs. Rebecca McCray, at her home near Ruggles, Ashland County. Mrs. McCray was 80 years old last May. For 61 years she was the devoted wife of William McCray, who preceded her to the home eternal only a few days. They joined their hands and fortunes in the Quaker state, but for 52 years they resided at their late home, where they reared their family, Ruggles Twp., Ashland County, was a part of Richland County when the McCray homestead was first established. The death of Father McCray occurred last Wednesday and was the result of pneumonia contracted by exposure to the chilling rain. He had fallen from a fence and it was several hours before his faithful wife, alarmed at his prolonged absence, found him unable to rise. The exposure attended by over-exertion in assisting her husband to their cozy home, followed by grief and the heart's inconsolable longing for the beloved companion of many years brought Mother McCray within a few days, to the threshold of that home through the portals -- the grave -- of which it seems he had gone to welcome her when she should follow him. It is a sweet thought -- lives so long united should scarcely be divided ere they are re-united in the home that will last forever and forever. The funeral services in memory of the departed will be held at the now vacant home tomorrow at 1 o'clock p.m. RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 07 September 1895, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 17 Submitted by Amy

McCurdy, Charles Franklin -- Loudonville, May 3rd. Died, April 30th., 1883, Charles Franklin McCurdy, son of Allen and Samantha McCurdy, aged 2 years, 3 months and 19 days. Franklin was their only child, and was very promising. His funeral took place at Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church, May 2nd., Rev. E. Layport conducting the services. It was attended by a large circle of neighbors and friends. Submitted by Amy. [Bellville Star (Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio): 10 May 1883, Vol. 6, No. 32]

McCutchin, Joseph - After a very useful life of over three score and ten, Joseph McCutchin died of apoplexy last Monday evening. He has been an honored citizen of Clear Creek Twp. and of Ashland County for many years. Those who knew him best respected him the most. Not a harsh word could be said of him. He was an honest man, a loving husband and an indulgent father. He was born in Lancaster County, Penn., in 1803. In 1828 he married Nancy Stem and removed to Pittsburgh. In 1835 he came to Orange Twp. and in 1845 removed to Savannah. His wife died in 1843, and in 1845, he married Mary A. Freeborn. He was mayor of Savannah four years; postmaster eleven years and treasurer six years. He was a member of the M.E. Church and has been a strong supporter of that denomination. In politics he was a Democrat and ever gave his vote to its principles. ASHLAND PRESS: 28 October 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 15 Submitted by Amy

McDanel, John - John McDanel, of Ashland, met his death Saturday night, or early Sunday morning under the wheels of a train on the Erie road, a few miles east of the city and near Milton switch. About daylight Sunday the crew of westbound freight No. 85 discovered the body of a man close to a ditch near the track and reported the matter at the next stop. Railroad men went to he place and found there a man about 40 years of age. He was badly mangled, his legs had been cut nearly off and he had bruises on his body and face. It was some time before the victim was identified as John McDanel, of Ashland, where the remains were removed and taken to W.C. Frazee's undertaking establishment, where acting Coroner J.C. Sloan viewed them. McDaniel was a blacksmith, but has not been working at his trade for some time. Of late he had been in the employ of James Backhouse, at Ashland, as hostler. He was addicted to drink and was quite poor. He leaves a wife and family. It is supposed thathe was either on his way to this city or going home, when the accident occurred. He was probably on a freight train, on the bumpers, when he fell off and was run over. It appears that he had been dead several hours or longer before the body was discovered by the train men, as it was cold when found and the blood which had flowed from his wounds was clotted. Submitted by Amy. [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 12 April 1898, Vol. 14, No. 29]

McDaniel, Kate - DIED -- Miss Kate McDaniel, aged 26 years, died last Saturday, at the residence of her patents one mile west of Ashland. She was a victim of consumption. The sympathies of the whole community are extended to the bereaved. ASHLAND PRESS: 13 May 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 43 Submitted by Amy

McDonald, Idella G. - Ashland. Idella G. McDonald, 80, of 524 Arthur St. died aturday at Kindston of Ashland following a short illness. Born Aug 13, 1916 in Ashland, she was the daughter of David and Mary E. Rine Claypool. She had been a clerk for A & P, Montgomery Ward, and the Jupiter Store. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was a member of Ashland Chapter 92, Order of Eastern Star; and Memorial Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America. She was married Feb. 11, 1940 to Richald L. McDonald, who survives. She is also survived by one brother, Chester C. Claypool of Ashland. Services will be held Thursday at 11 AM in Heyl Funeral Home with the Revs. Thomas Snyder and Paul Frees officiating. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM. Ashland Chapter 92, Order of Eastern Star will hold a service at the funeral home Wednesday at 9 PM. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Beth Moore. (Ashland Times Gazette 19 May 1997 p. 5A)

McDonald, Mary Drushal - Mary Drushal was born in Chippewa Township, Wayne County, O. Sept. 5, 1830, and died at the home of her son in Ashland, May 18, 1907, aged 76 years, 8 months and 13 days. When a young woman she moved with her parents to Homer Township, Medina County, where she resided the greater part of her life. She was married to William McDonald Jan. 1, 1856. To this union were born eight children, four sons and four daughters. The husband, two daughters and one son have preceded her to the spirit world. Early in life she united with the E. V. Church and in after years, she united with the German Baptist and later with the Progressive Brethren, where she remained a faithful member until her death. She was a true and devoted Christian thru her entire life, a kind, faithful wife and mother and a lady of most excellent habits and high character. Her dearest companion in her lonely hours was her Bible which she had read thru several times. She had selected her hymns "Will the Angels Come?" and "When the Beautiful Gates Unfold" and made all preparation for that journey from which no traveler ever returns. The past year of her life was spent in a cozy little home in Sullivan. On May 4 she went to Ashland to visit her son, J. A. McDonald and on May 8 she was stricken suddenly ill with pleurisy, and after 10 days of suffering the death angel summoned her in spite of all the efforts of doctor, nurse, loving friends and children to save her life. Brief services were conducted at the home of her son by Rev. C. F. Yoder, Monday at 9:30 a.m.after which the remains were taken to Sullivan where funeral services were conducted at the Congregational Church by Rev. Getchel at 1:00 p.m. who delivered his sermon from St. John 14:2-3, a text she had selected for this occasion. Interment took place at the Brethren Church in Homer where she was laid to rest by the side of her companion in the little church-yard which overlooks the old home and over whose broad acres they toiled hand in hand so many years. She leaves to mourn their loss three sons, two daughters, 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two brothers, J. R. Drushal of Cleveland and Jacob Drushal of Homer, besides many friends. Submitted by Carole. [The Medina County Gazette, Friday, June 14, 1907, page 8]

McDowell, Alexander --Alexander McDowell, a well known Ashland citizen, died at his home at that place Friday at the age of 58 years. For a number of years he was in the flax business at Ashland and of late years he has been packing and shipping hay. He leaves four sons. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock from his late home. [Mansfield News: 17 June 1899]

McElroy, Amanda - Mrs. Amanda McElroy, 90, of 1685 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster, died Sunday evening, April 6, at the Wooster Community Hospital. She was a retired employee of Mansfield Sanitary, Inc., of Perrysville. The daughter of John and Sara Kent Parsons, she was born on November 16, 1884 in Coshocton county and had lived in the Loudonville area for forty years. Mrs. McElroy was a member of the Church of Christ at Brinkhaven. Her husband, Harry E., four sons and two daughters preceded her in death. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Letha King, Wooster; 20 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Banks-Byerly Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Lester Dresch. Burial was in the Workman cemetery at Danville. Submitted by Linda and Shirley [10 April 1975 Loudonville Times]

McLaughlin, Mrs. C.E. -- DEATH – Mrs. C.E. McLaughlin, known to many Mansfield people, died at her home at Loudonville, Saturday, and was buried this afternoon. She was the wife of C.E. McLaughlin, a well-known furniture dealer of that place. [Mansfield News: 29 May 1899]

McGrady, Stephen - Loudonville -- Stephen G. McGrady, 19, of 3055 Ashland County Road 3175 died Wednesday afternoon in Akron City Hospital from injuries received in an auto accident Friday evening on Wally Road south of Loudonville. Five people were injured in the two-car collision and three were flown to Akron suffering serious injuries. McGrady was born Aug. 24, 1966, in Loudonville. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie, a sister, Tammy, at home; and two grandfathers, George McGrady of Coshocton and Grover Newell of New Philadelphia. He was preceded in death by his father, James, in 1983. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Georgia. [Mansfield News Journal Tuesday 5-15-1986]

McIntire, Samuel - Samuel McIntire, 54, passed away at his home south of Loudonville Friday morning after an illness of four months. He was born in Shreve, Ohio, on Dec. 28, 1893, the son of Gill and Emma McIntire. Mr. McIntire lived in this community for the past 30 years coming her from Shreve. He is survived by his wife Marie; two sons, Donovan of Loudonville, Darwin of Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Miss Geraldine McIntire of Gallipolis and Eunice McIntire at home; one sister, Mrs. Ella Dunn of Jelloway; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p.m. at the Peoples funeral home. Rev. John McCormick of Danville officiated with burial in the North Bend cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. [Loudonville Times, 28 May 1948.]

McIntyre, Albert - Albert McIntyre, well known to the citizens of Hayesville, died at the Infirmary Tuesday evening. He was buried yesterday. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 18 September 1879, Vol. 5, No. 12 Submitted by Amy]

McKinley, Mrs. Rachel-- Hayesville -- Mrs. M'Kinley dies at age 85 - Mrs. Rachel McKinley, widow of Samuel McKinley, died today at 4 p.m. at the age of 85, at her home on Park street in Hayesville. She is survived by four sons, Joseph, Jonah and Samuel of Hayesville and Charles who is a clerk of the courts in Mansfield. (Ashland Times Gazette, Monday, July 12, 1926) Submitted by Gary

McKinley, Samuel -- Hayesville -- Samuel McKinley was born in Juniata county, Pennsylvania, October 15, 1830 and died at his home in Hayesville, July 11, 1910, at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 26 days. Mr. McKinley came to Ashland county when but a child and during all these years he has made his home in Hayesville and vicinity. In the year 1865 he was married to Miss Rachel Miller, who with her fives sons, a brother and sister, now mourn the departure of a true husband, a loving father and a kind brother. He was a splendid neighbor and while he will be greatly missed by his many friends his deeds of kindness and words of cheer will yet remain.Funeral services were held at his home Wednesday, July 12, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. J. Adams, after which a large concourse of friends followed the remains to the cemetery. (Ashland Press, Wednesday, July 27, 1910) Submitted by Gary.

McKinley, Mrs. Cora Jarvis -- Hayesville -- FUNERAL RITES TO BE THURSDAY - Mrs. Cora Jarvis McKinley, widow of the late Thomas S. McKinley died at the home of her brother and mother in Hayesville on Monday night at 8:15. She is survived by two sons, Monroe of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Harry of Hayesville, her mother, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Stover, Mrs. Ollie Cramer and one brother William of Hayesville. Her husband preceded her in death in March, 1916. Mrs. McKinley was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church. The funeral services will be conducted by her pastor Rev. Miller and will be held at the Jarvis home on South street on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. Interment will be made in the Hayesville cemetery. (Ashland Times Gazette, Wednesday, October 20, 1926) Submitted by Gary.

McLaughlin, Rebecca G. - Again we have been called upon to follow to the grave a lady who used to be in years gone-by one of our most useful citizens, Mrs. Rebecca G. McLaughlin in the 88th. year of her age, after an illness of only a few days. Mrs. McLaughlin was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania 1791, and died near Hayesville at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Craig, on Monday, March 26th., 1883. She came to this county in 1816, and was for many years a leading member of the Baptist Church and no one regretted more than she the dissolution of her beloved church. A life uncommonly active characterized the deceased. Even in advanced old age she manifested an amount of energy that not very many persons in middle life possess. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 05 April 1883, Vol. 8, No. 41 Submitted by Amy

McMillan, Ralph - Ralph McMillan, 87, of Rt. 1, Perrysville, died Sunday afternoon in Holiday Nursing Home following a long illness. Mr. McMillan was born in Loudonville and retired in 1957 from the Mansfield Sanitary Inc., in Perrysville. He is survived by four step-sons, Robert Oswalt of North Liberty, William Oswalt of Fredericktown, and John and Eugene Oswalt, both of Perrysville; five step-daughters, Mrs. Frieda Lifer of Ashland, Mrs. Donna Arnholt and Mrs. Roxanna Fowler, both of Perrysville, Mrs. Marion Ellenfield of Lucas, and Mrs. Joyce Phillips of Mansfield; 31 step-grandchildren; three brothers, John of Perrysville, Harry of Detroit, Mich., and Lewis of Mt. Vernon, and one sister, Mrs. Mae Crunkilton of Anaheim, Calif. Services were Wednesday at the Banks-Byerly Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Lee McFarland. Burial was in Bunker Hill Cemetery. Submitted. by Linda and Shirley. [paper unknown: 4 Oct. 1978]

McNabb, Charles R.- Passes Away After Four Weeks’ Illness Death Comes to Charles R. McNabb – Funeral Services Held Tuesday. After an illness of about four weeks with uremic poisoning Charles R. McNabb, well-known Ashland citizen, died at the Samaritan hospital, shortly after four o’clock, Saturday afternoon, at the age of 56 years and 24 days. Mr. McNabb was born and raised in this city and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McNabb. For a number of years he worked for the Clugston and Harvey elevator company and was later employed with F. E. Myers & Bro. For the past three years he had been an employe of the Erie railroad company. Mrs. McNabb leaves to mourn his death his wife and four sons and a daughter as follows: Robert McNabb, of Cleveland; Ralph, Howard, Clarence and Lucile, of this city. He is also survived by two brothers, H. Bush McNabb, of Ocean Park, California, and Howard of Springfield, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. Ida Jones of Findlay. Funeral services were held at the home on Wick avenue, yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Dr. Wm. E. Bryce and Rev. Wm. Smith having charge of the services. Burial was made in the Ashland Cemetery. Submitted by: klynn [Ashland Press Wednesday, November 4, 1914, page 4]

McNabb, Howard, Jr – Former Ashland resident Howard McNabb Jr., 74, of Washington Court House, died Friday morning at the Court House Manor Nursing Home, where he had been a patient since Jan. 25. He was born August 10, 1921, in Ashland, the son of Walter Howard and Alberta Snyder McNabb. He moved to Washington Court House from Dayton in 1960. Mr. McNabb was a journeyman printer and a 30-year member of the International Typographical Union 25. He was a compositor at NCR for 15 years and retired in 1985 as a security guard at the Orient State Institute. He was a member of the Sugar Creek Baptist Church. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran and a member of Paul H. Hughey Post 25 of the American Legion. He was married Dec. 3, 1943, to Irene E. Blomquist, who survives. Other survivors include four daughters and son-in-laws, Patricia and Marvin Heinberger of Mansfield, Carol and Bill Hankins of Lexington, Paula and Michael Campbell and Janet and Mark Workman, all of Washington Court House; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House, with the Rev. Geral M. Koster, pastor of Sugar Creek Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Highlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 4 – 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette County Society for the Disabled, Box 397, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160. Submitted by: klynn [Ashland Times Gazette: Saturday, February 17, 1996 pg 6].

McNabb, Rev. John - Thursday. Rev. John McNabb, a well known retired Methodist preacher, who formerly served congregations at Bellville, Shiloh and other places in this neighborhood, died at his home in Ashland County last Saturday night. Submitted by Amy. [Richland Shield & Banner (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 14 December 1889, Vol. LXXII, No. 30]

McNabb, John – People all through this region were saddened on hearing of the death of Rev. John McNabb, which occurred at his home near Red Haw last Saturday night. Mr. McNabb was one of the oldest preachers in the North Ohio Conference, and as an Ashland minister remarked last Sunday when announcing his death, had a host of warm, earnest friends, whose regret of his departure will be deep and lasting. He had lived in the vicinity of Red Haw for a number of years, and had a family whose loss will meet with the sympathy of their entire circle. In public matters Mr. McNabb was ever a fearless exponent of what he believed to be right, and the friends found him always staunch and true. In matters of direct transgressions of the moral law, he showed a wealth of pity for the sinner, while at the same time condemning the sin. Neighbors and acquaintances who knew him best, spoke of him in the highest terms, loving him for his kindly spirit and honoring him for his exemplary life and religious teaching. Many years will pass before Father McNabb’s memory fades away from the mental tablets of those who never knew him to raise his voice or his hand in aught but kindness. Rev. John McNabb was admitted into the Michigan Conference; a part of which territory is now the North Ohio Conference, in 1838. He served the following charges: 1838, the appointment is lost; 1839, to Amity circuit; 1840, 1841, Evansburg; 1842; Mount Eaton; 1843, Kalids; 1844, Wood; 1845, East Union; 1846, Newcomerstown; 1847, 1848, Nashville; 1849 and 1850, Fredericktown;1851, Amity; 1852, Martinsburg; 1853, Attica; 1854 and 1855, Nashville; 1856, Roscoe; 1857, 1858, Jeromesville; 1859, 1860, Congress; 1861 Fredericksburg; 1862, Dalton; 1863, and 1864, Jeromesville; 1865, Belleville; 1866, and 1867, Orange; 1868, Sullivan; 1869 and 1870, Troy; 1871, Hayesville; 1872 Jeromesville; 1873 and 1874, Olivesburg; 1875, Shiloh; 1876, Republic and Green Springs, 1877, Orange. In 1878 Father McNabb took the supernumerary relation, and in 1882 the superannuated, and so continued until his death. Submitted by: klynn [Ashland Times Gazette: Thursday, December 12, 1889 pg 5]

McNabb, Walter Howard – Services for W. Howard McNabb, 81, formerly of 335 S. Baney Road, will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from Denbow-Prim Funeral Home with the Rev. Ivan Beatty officiating. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery where Harry Higgins Post 88 of the American Legion will hold full military services. Mr. McNabb died at Quiet Acres Nursing Home in Washington Court House Sunday evening following the celebration of his 81^st birthday. Born in Ashland, Aug. 28, 1906, he was the son of Charles R. and Ora Kissell McNabb. He had resided in Ashland until the past three years when he moved to the residence of his son. A retired employe of the A. L. Garver Co., he was a member of the Ashland Church of the Nazarene and Teamsters Local 40. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the U.S. Army, Co. K 146 Infantry Division. On Feb. 22, 1920, he married Alberta M. Snyder, who preceded him in death on Jan. 17, 1973. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Ackerman of Ashland; one son, Howard McNabb Jr. of Washington Court House; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Submitted by: klynn [Ashland Times Gazette: Tuesday, August 10, 1977 page 2]

McNabb, William – Fatal Accident Overtakes William McNabb, Ashland Man, Struck by Train Near Findlay – Dies Without Regaining Consciousness. William McNabb, who left Ashland the latter part of last week to visit his sister, Mrs. C. P. Jones, at Findlay, was found unconscious in a ditch along the side of the Toledo & Ohio Central tracks near Mortimer, four miles north of Findlay last Sunday morning. Several of his ribs were broken, his back badly bruised and he gave evidence of internal injuries. Presumably he was hit by a train. He passed away Tuesday morning at 5:15 o’clock at the hospital in Findlay without having regained consciousness. His brother, Charles McNabb, of Wicks avenue, went to Findlay Tuesday evening. Mr. McNabb was aged 52 years and was a son of the late Robert McNabb. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. C. P. Jones, of Findlay, and three brothers, Bush McNabb, of Los Angeles, Calif.; Howard, of Springfield, Ill., and Charles of this city. The remains will likely be brought here for burial in the Ashland cemetery. . Submitted by: klynn [Ashland Times: Wednesday, April 1, 1914 front page]

McQuate, John – Jeromesville. John B. McQuate, 58, of 220 Maple St., Ashland, died at his home Thursday night after a long illness. He was a member of the Third Street Brethren Church in Ashland and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Viola; one son, Eric, at home; his mother, Mrs. Esther Murnaw of Ashland; five sisters, Mrs. Frances Burkholder of Ashland, RD 2, Mrs. Thelma Breiner, Mrs. Mary Seymour and Mrs. Dorothy Gongwer, all of Ashland, and Mrs. Martha Caskey of Modesto, Calif. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Fickes Funeral Home by the Rev. J. Andrew Stoner. Burial will be in Vermillion Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Susie. [Mansfield News Journal: 18 July 1975 Pg. 5].

Meier, Leah-- Mrs. Leah Meier Of Loudonville Dies In Hospital - LOUDONVILLE - Mrs. Leah Meier, 52, a resident of RD 1, Loudonville died Sunday morning at Samaritan Hospital. The daughter of Albert and Lena Studer Krebs, she was born May 28, 1905, in Switzerland, and came to Ashland county when she was a small girl. She is survived by her husband, Arnold; her mother, Mrs. Lena Krebs, RD Loudonville; one daughter, Mrs. Leoma Bowen, RD Ashland; two sons, Kenneth Flickinger, RD Ashland and Allen Merle Meier, at home; six grandchildren, five sisters, Mrs. Louise Pearce, RD Loudonville; Mrs. Evelyn Root, RD Loudonville; Mrs. Marie Easterday, Perrysville; Mrs. Lillian Gongwer, Perrysville and Mrs. Emma Stutzman, Ravenna; six brothers, Edwin Krebs, Loudonville; Alfred Krebs, Ashland; Richard Krebs, Lakeville; William Krebs, Ravenna; Herman Krebs, Stow and one half-brother, Alcide Studer, RD Loudonville. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday from the Banks Funeral Home in Loudonville. The Rev. Lena Jennings, Perrysville, will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 18 September 1957]

Messner, Willard - Funeral services for Willard G Messner, 83 of Loudonville, who died Monday morning in Kettering Hospital, will be held a 2 p.m. Wednesday at Banks Funeral Home. Rev. Clifford J. Leach will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visiting hours will be anytime at the funeral home. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Entered by Brenda. [source paper unknown; date unknown]

Metcalf, Thomas - Thomas Metcalf, residing near McKay, and well known to many of our readers, is laying at the point of death. Later -- Is dead and funeral to-day. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 05 August 1886, Vol. 12, No. 5 Submitted by Amy

Metcalf, Hazel – Perrysville. Hazel J. Metcalf, 70, of 135 E. Church St., died Tuesday morning, Oct. 31, 2000, at her home after a two-year illness. Mrs. Metcalf was born November 24, 1929 in Loudonville, the daughter of the late Frederick and Clara Jeffries Sellers. A 1948 graduate of Loudonville High School, homemaker and lifelong resident of Loudonville and Perrysville, she was a member of Loudonville Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are her son, Steve Metcalf of Perrysville; her daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Craig Willis of Perrysville; two grandchildren; two step grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her brother, Fred Sellers of Lima; two sisters, Clara Kiner of Perrysville and Barbara Burkpile of Bellville; and a half sister, Ruth Roberts of Shreve. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Metcalf, March 27, 1995. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. in Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville, with Rev. John F. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Sandridge Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. in the funeral home. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Susie. [Mansfield News Journal: Wednesday, 1 November 2000 Pg. 8A].

Metcalf, Thomas – Thomas Metcalf, residing near McKay, and well known to many of our readers, is laying at the point of death. Later -- Is dead and funeral to-day. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 05 August 1886, Vol. 12, No. 5 Submitted by Amy

Metzger, Saloma Bachman -- FUNERAL RITES HELD THURSDAY. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Mrs. Saloma Bachman Metzger, wife of Christ Metzger, who died at her home two miles west of Ashland, Tuesday. Rev. Paul A. Rempe of Peace Lutheran church was in charge of the services. The pallbearers were Albert and Charles Bachman, Victor and Michael Bachman, Charles and Michael Metzger. Mrs. Metzger was buried in Nankin cemetery. Submitted by klynn. [Ashland Times Gazette: 11 December 1926, p. 7]

Myers, Fern - Ashland - Mrs. Fern I. Myers, 87, formerly of Cleveland Ave., Ashland, died in _ill-O-Rest Nursing Home Saturday after a long illness. She was born in Nashville, and lived in Ashland County most of her life. She owned and operated Myers Beauty Salon for many years. She is a member of the First United Methodist Church and she was past officer and 50 year member of the Eastern Star Ashland chapter, and a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, the Emblem Club, the Eagles Auxillary, Women's Benefit Assn. and Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Denbow-__ Funeral Home by Rev. Paul Frees.Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. ___, with Eastern Star services at 8:30 p.m. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. [Mansfield News-Journal: 29 December 1975]

Myers, Harriet L. - Ashland. Mrs. Harriet L. Myers, 95, died Friday night in the Sunset Villa Nursing Home, New Pittsburg. A native of Wayne County, Mrs. Myers was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a former member of the Goodwill Sunday School Class, the Monday Night club, and the Columbia Club. She is survived by her...(incomplete) Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Beth Moore (Mansfield News Journal 30 Jan 1971 p. 12)

Miller, Rachel - Mrs. Rachel Miller, aged 78 years, died at the home of her son-in-law, Wiley Miller, four miles southwest of town last Wednesday evening. Funeral services were held at Ripley Church last Friday. Interment in Ripley Cemetery. -- Reprinted from the Shreve Daily. LOUDONVILLE DEMOCRAT: 09 January 1908 Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Miller, Charles R. - [Loudonville Times: 6/20/1974]

Miller, John W. - Miller, John W.

Miller, Ferry - Frank Redding, a brother of Vernon Redding of this city [Mansfield], who is a member of Company C, 8th. Regiment O.V.I., now at Santiago, in a letter to his father, Peter Redding, of Ashland, speaks of the death at Santiago of Ferry Miller, an Ashland boy, who was one of the first from that place to enlist in Company C, 8th. Ohio. He was only 18 years of age and was a son of Mr. & Mrs. Vergil Miller, of Ashland. Ferry died Aug. 2 of mountain fever and was buried the same afternoon. The official dispatches giving a list of the deaths in the army at Santiago failed to contain the name of the Ashland young man who is the first of those who left Ashland with Company C to die Submitted by Amy. [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 16 August 1898, Vol. 14, No. 68]

Miller, Albert E. - **see obituary of George W. Miller (1894)

Miller, George W. - One of the saddest, and yet wonderful in one sense, series of deaths occurring in Ashland County is the strange deaths of the family of George W. Miller, one of the wealthiest and most respected farmers in Ashland County. Last week the father, George W. Miller, died of a slight attack of pneumonia. At his death his family were all in a fair state of health. Several days after his death the eldest son, Albert E. Miller, took sick with the same disease and after a few days died. Before his remains were prepared for burial the next eldest son, William Miller, took down with a seeming hard cold and died the next day. Yesterday the two brothers were buried here, the funeral being a very large one, the entire neighborhood sympathizing with the afflicted family. Now, Mrs. Miller the mother, is in bed scarcely expected to live, and also the two daughters. Never before in the history of pneumonia patients, the doctors who have been attending the family say, has it been so fatal. The other members of the family are hardly expected to live. The sons and daughters are all grown. Submitted by Amy. [Richland Shield & Banner (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 17 February 1894, Vol. LXXVI, No. 40]

Miller, Harold E. - Loudonville - Harold E. Miller, 62, of 537 N. Park Place died Saturday at Mansfield General Hospital after a two-day illness. Born in Danville on Sept. 4, 1921, he was the son of Philip and Malee (Rosebaugh) Miller of Howard, RD 1, who survive. Mr. Miller was a 10-year employee of Modern Home Supply Inc. and had owned and operated Miller Shell Service Station 16 years.; He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of First Baptist Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Loudon Post American Legion. Also surviving are his wife, Irene Rutherford Miller, whom he married July 26, 1941; a son, Richard of San Jose, Calif; a daughter, Linda Shearer of Loudonville, RD 2; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Robert of Amity, Charles of Mansfield and Kenneth of Howard, RD 1; and two sisters, Evelyn Guedras of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and Joyce Morris of Howard, RD 1. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m., in Byerly Funeral Home by the Rev. David Chasteen. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville. The American Legion will conduct graveside services. Friends may call at 2 p.m. at the... incomplete. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. (Mansfield News Journal: Sunday, January 22, 1984 4A)

Miller, William - **see obituary of George W. Miller (1894)

Miller, LaVonne -In Memory of Mrs. LaVonne Miller. Date of birth, December 5, 1914. Date of death, September 1, 1958. Place and time of services: Heyl Robbins Funeral Home, September 4, 1958 2:30 p.m. Clergyman: Russell Linton. Place of Interment: Lodi Cemetery, Lodi, Ohio. Cause of Death: Brain Cancer. Submitted by Margie.

Miller, Michael -- Monday. Michael Miller, proprietor of the Miller House, at Ashland, died at that place yesterday morning at 3 o’clock, of a complication of diseases. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock. Source: Richland Shield & Banner (Mansfield, Richland, Ohio): 04 July 1891, Vol. LXXIV, No. 7Submitted by Amy Armstrong

Miller, William Roy - William Roy Miller, 82, of 1204 Park St., died Thursday morning, December 18, 1997, at Samaritan Hospital. Born November 21, 1915 in Gassaway, W.V., he was the son of Thomas M. and Hester Adith Moyers Miller. Mr. Miller served in the U.S. Navy during World War 2. He retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation. He was a member of Steele Avenue Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Mildred L. Ferrell, to whom he married September 30, 1960; one son and daughter in law, W. Roy and Betsy Miller of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; one daughter and son in law, Marjorie and Thomas Puka of Twin Falls, Idaho; six grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, three brothers and sisters in law, Tom and Elizabeth Miller of Ashland, Ohio, Charles and Roberta Miller of Benwood, W.V., and Robert and Jackie Miller of Butler, Ohio; and two sisters and one brother in law, Avis and Kenneth Nichols of Medford, Oregon and Helen Thompson of Ashland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his first wife, LaVonne Yoder Miller in 1957. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Van Hove Funeral Home with Travis Irwin and the Rev. James McFadden officiating. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Steele Avenue Church of Christ building fund., 323 Steele Ave., Ashland, Ohio 44805. Submitted by Margie. [unknown paper: unknown date]

Milligan, ---- - Tuesday -- The 2-year-old son of Samuel Milligan of Perrysville, died at 5 p.m. Monday. Source: RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 06 June 1896, Vol. LXXIX, No. 4 Submitted by Amy

Milligan, Emanuel -- Mansfield, May 1. Emanuel Milligan, of near Perrysville, was found dead in his bed Wednesday afternoon. He had been dead several hours when his body was found. He was one of the party defendants in the suit recently instituted by Perry Van Zile to recover the property he traded for Tennessee land and which has since been owned by Millian. The deceased was foreman of the jury that acquitted James Mason of the murder of Editor W.H. Reynolds of the Ashland Times. Milligan was about 50 years old. Submitted by Amy. [Mansfield Evening News (Mansfield, Richland, Ohio): 01 May 1890, Vol. 6, No. 48]

Mish, Adam - Adam Mish, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of our county, came last Friday from his home in Perry Twp., to do some trading, bringing with him his daughter. He drove to Black's bakery with his load and while carrying into the store a basket of sweet potatoes, he fell forward on his face, dead. He was noticed to fall by persons standing near, who immediately went to his relief, but they found life extinct, caused by a rupture of the heart. He was carried to the undertaking establishment of Wallack & Frazee, where he lay until taken to his home. He was buried on Sunday from his residence, and followed to the grave by a great concourse of his old neighbors and friends. From Hill's history we copy the following notice of his life:"Adam Mish, seventh son of John and Magdalena Mish, was born in the year 1808, in the State of Pennsylvania, Franklin County, near Strasburgh. In the year 1832 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Colsmith. The fruit of this union were nine children -- six sons and three daughters: John A., Washington, Sarah, Wm. A., Ann, Jeremiah, Adam, Mary and Simon, all living but Washington, who died in early childhood. In the year 1845 he emigrated to Ohio and purchased a beautiful tract of land, containing 105 acres. Here he began life in earnest, immediately in the woods, with no improvements whatever, save a rude log cabin and a rickety barn of the same mould. But, he was determined to conquer, and with a courageous heart and positive will, the forest was soon made to give way. Here he reared and educated his family. The wife and mother died in the year 1874. * * * He is an earnest and active member of the Lutheran Church and has always been one of its most liberal supporters." ASHLAND PRESS: 28 October 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 15 Submitted by Amy

Moffett, Edward W. - Ashland. Edward W. Moffett, 79, of 410 Steele Ave., died at his residence Wednesday morning following a long illness. He was born March 3, 1910, in Douglas, N.D., the son of Ross and Icie West Moffett. He resided in Ashland most of his life. He was a surveying assistant and was in charge of records at the Ohio Department of Transportation District 3 Office, retiring after 35 years. Mr. Moffett was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he was in the Lutheran Leaders Sunday school class and served as an usher for many years. He was married March 9, 1946 to Dortha Ekey, who survives. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. David (Clairreva) Schultz and Mrs. John (Fern) Brown, both of Ashland. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Sanford Mitchell and the Rev. Terry Mohr officiating. Burial will be in the Ashland Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ashland County Inc., 320 Church Street. Denbow-Primm Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mohler, Levi - DIED -- In Ashland County, Ohio, Oct. 22, 1879, Mr. Levi Mohler, aged 71 years, 3 months and 5 days. The deceased has been a resident of Ashland County for many years, and highly respected by all who knew him. Nearly forty years ago he united with the Brethren church, to which he still belonged at the time of his death. His remains were interred at the Dickey meeting house, where he was followed by a large number of relatives, friends, and neighbors, thus showing their respect to one they loved. The funeral services were conducted by Isaac Kilhefner and George Worst. ASHLAND PRESS: 30 October 1879, Vol. XXXIV, No. 15 Submitted by Amy

Mondragon, Julio J. - Julio J. Mondragon, 68, of Wick Avenue, died at his residence Thursday morning unexpectedly. He was born Oct. 2, 1926, in West Salem, the son of Joe H. and Mary Williams Mondragon. He had been a resident of Ashland County all of his life. He had retired from U-Brand Corp., after 43 years of service. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Savannah. He was a member of VFW Post 1067; Fraternal Order of Eagles 2178, Ashland and Ashland Fire Co. He had been a member of the Merchant Marines. He was married March 14, 1965, to Shirley A. Schuck, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Robert J. and William J., both of Ashland; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Helen) Howell of Polk, Mrs. Dan (Wendie) Napier of Clayton, N.C. and Mrs. Glen (Betty) Gillespie of Jeromesville; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also, his mother, Mary Bahr of Ashland, one brother, Harold Watson of Ashland; and one sister, Mrs. Duane (Susie) Shull of Albuquerque, N.M. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Bethel Baptist Church, Savannah, with pastor John Bouquet officiating. Burial will be in Nankin Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. at Heyl Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the church Tuesday. agle services will be Monday at 8:45 p.m. at the funeral home, followed by a fire department service at 9 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Nursing Home or Bethel Baptist Church. Submitted by Linda & Shirley [Ashland Times-Gazette Friday, December 23, 1994, p. A6]

Moore, Bert E. - Bert E. Moore, 68, formerly of 221 E. Liberty St. died Monday at the VA Hospital in Dayton after a lingering illness. The son of Moses and Ella (Stevens) Moore, he was born Sept. 22, 1895 in Centerville. A member of the American Legion, he operated the Moore Bakery for a number of years. He was married to Gladys Williams, who survives. Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Joan Oswald of Dayton and Mrs. Madeline Whitney of Tampa, Fla; one son, Robert of Waco, Texas, five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lona Haines of Xenia and Mrs. Vivian McClutshon of Fairborn and three brothers, Louis of West Milton, Sherman of Delphis, and Russell of Compton CA. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Gilbert Funeral Home, the Rev. Robert D. Braby officiating. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. ASHLAND TIMES GAZETTE: 16 September 1964 Submitted by Madeleine mmwdgw@juno.com

Moore, Golda - Mrs. Golda Moore Dies Suddenly Mrs. Golda Moore, wife of Bert E. Moore, died suddenly at her home, 530 Center St. at 1:15 yesterday afternoon as the result of a heart attack. Mrs. Moore was born June 4, 1891 in Polk, Ohio, the daughter of Theodore and Odessa Kissel Bonebright. She was 59 years of age and had lived all her life in Ashland CO. She was married July 23, 1921, and was associated with her husband in the bakery on Center St. for a good many years. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Oswald of Dayton and Madeleine Moore, at home; one son, Robert E. Moore of Columbus; three grandchildren and one brother, William Bonebright of Beallsville, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at the Denbow-Bear Funeral Home Friday at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Dr. H. E. Andrews, assisted by Rev. William Chalmers. Burial will be made in Ashland Cemetery. Friends will be received the the funeral home this evening from 7 to 9. ASHLAND TIMES GAZETTE: 06 December 1951 Submitted by Madeleine mmwdgw@juno.com

Moore, Josiah - ASHLAND -- Josiah Moore, an old pioneer residing several miles east of town, was buried yesterday HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 21 October 1886, Vol. 12, No. 16 Submitted by Amy

Moore, Ira B. - Ira B. Moore, Nova Farmer, Dies At Home Thursday -- Ira B. Moore, 81, a retired farmer died at his home in Nova early Thursday morning. He had been a resident of Ashland county since 1913. He was formerly from Avilla, Pa., lived in Ruggles for 13 years, Greenwich two, and then moved to Nova. Mr. Moore is survived by his wife Nellie. The body was taken to the Baker funeral home at Avilla Thursday where arrangements are incomplete. Submitted by klynn. [Ashland Times Gazette: 10 December 1954]

Moore, Mrs. Moses B. - Mrs. Moses B. Moore, who resided at Ashland for many years, died Sunday morning very suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. May Buchanan, at Johnsville. She had been in good health and her death came very unexpectedly. She leaves four sons, William, Charles and Harry, of Ashland; Frank, of Cleveland; and one daughter, Mrs. May Buchanan, wife of Dr. Buchanan, of Johnsville. The body will be taken to Ashland Tuesday for burial. Submitted by Amy. [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 08 November 1898, Vol. 14, No. 92]

Moorman, Esther - DEATH CLAIMS MRS. MOORMAN - Mrs. Esther Moorman died at Samaritan Hospital at 1:10 this morning after a lingering illness. She was the daughter of John and Josephine Leeth Grant, and was born in Champaign county, Ohio February 14, 1908, and moved to Ashland County 20 years ago. She was a member of the United Brethren church of Paradise Hill. She was married to Oscar Moorman on February 5, 1927, who survives her. She is also survived by two daughters, Dona Isabelle and Dora Irene, and one son, Dick Oscar, all at home; her mother, Mrs. Josephine Milligan of Ashland; two brothers and one sister, William and Jacob Grant of Beaverton, Mich., and Mrs. Rachel Holycross of Richwood, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father in January 1916. Funeral services will be held at the Gilbert Funeral Home on Monday at 2:30 p.m., Rev. E.A. Ewing of Paradise Hill in charge, and burial in Ashland cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 7 to 9, and Sunday evening from 7 to 9. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 29 December 1945]

Moorman, Oscar A. --- Oscar A. Moorman, 65, of 332 Sloan Ave., died unexpectedly early this morning at Samaritan Hospital. The son of Arthur and Elnora (Fast) Moorman, he was born Oct. 6, 1905, and lived his entire life here. He was superintendent of the foundry division at the Union Malleable Manufacturing Co. for 44 years. He was married June 30, 1948, to Frances Schuck who survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elma (Dona) Sloan of RD 6, Wooster and Mrs. Edward (Dora) McQuate of Ashland; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert (Bonnie Jean) Lance of Ashland; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Albert Zimmerman of Ashland and Mrs. Eva Fackler of Orange, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Esther who died in 1945, three brothers and three sisters. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, 20 Plus Club and the Ashland-Shelby Foremans Club. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Dr. Robert S. Kinsey officiating. Burial will be in the Ashland Cemetery. Visiting hours are from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Gilbert Funeral Home. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette, Tuesday, dtg. October 6, 1970]

Morr, Emma Jane -- Miss Emma Jane Morr died at 8 o'clock this morning at the home of Simon Scott of Polk for whom she had kept house for the past year. Miss Morr was born in Butler, Richland county, February 22, 1853 and passed away at the age of 72 years, seven months and 15 days. She was the daughter of Elias and Sarah (Myers) Morr. For more than fifty years she lived at the old home farm three miles northeast of White church. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Church. Surviving the deceased are two brothers, Daniel of Perry township and Benjamin of Elyria and other relatives and friends. Funeral services are to be held Friday morning. Relatives and friends will meet at Mr. Scott's home in Polk at 10 o'clock for short services. Regular services will follow in the White church with Rev. Brandeberry in charge. Submitted by Joyce. [Ashland Times Gazette: 07 October 1925]

Mowery, Fay - [Mansfield News Journal: 08/14/1983]

Mowrey, Mrs. Allen (nee Ferrell)- [Ashland Times-Gazette: 05 July 1963]

Moyers, B. Junior - B. Junior Moyers, 63, of 549 Township Road 761, Ashland, owner and operator of Mar-Bel Campgrounds, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 1, 1992 in Samaritan Hospital. Born July 1, 1928 in Exchange,W.V., he was the son of Henderson and Lucy Spicer Moyers. He lived in Ashland since 1946. He was also employed at National Latex. He had been a member of the Cutlip Baptist Church in West Virginia. An avid sportsman, he was a member of the National Latex bowling league and the Messner Insurance bowling team. He was married in 1948 to Margery Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Rob Moyers of Ashland, three daughters, Vivian Snyder of Madison, Marda Heiks of Medina and Sandra Culross of Ashland. Eight grandchildren, two brothers, Denzil of Troy, W.V. and Paul of Ashland; four sisters, Alma Ferrell, Velma Potts, Charlotte Cellar and Catherine Hershey, all of Ashland and Alice McDaniel of Homerville. Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Heyl Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Earlenbaugh officiating. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Friends may call Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and one hour prior to services in the funeral home Wednesday. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the City Fire Department Emergency Squad. Submitted by Margie. [unknown paper: unknown date]

Moyers, B. Paul -- B. Paul Moyers, 57, of County Road 30A, Jeromesville, Ohio, died unexpectedly Tuesday November 24, 1998 in Weston, W.V. He was born April 21, 1941 in Exchange, W.V., the son of Bell and Lucy Spicer Moyers. He had been a resident of Ashland County for the past 25 years. He was in general construction with Moyers Construction and had been employed at Hyco and Hawkins Market. Mr Moyers had attended Grace Brethren Church in Ashland. He was married November 11, 1962, to G. Carol Thomas, who survives. Also surviving are his sons, David and Mark Moyers, both of Jeromesville, and sisters and brothers in law; Alma Ferrell, Velma Potts, Catherine and Ken Cellar, all of Ashland, and Alice and Louis McDaniel of Homervilles. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Heyl Funeral Home with pastor James Currie officiating. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Submitted by Margie.[unknown paper: unknown date]

Moyers, Denzil O. -- Former Ashlander, Denzil O. Moyers, 62, of Troy, W.V., died October 27, 1996, at his residence of a massive heart attack. He was born in Braxton County, W.V., September 30, 1934, the son of H. Bell and Lucy Spicer Moyers. He had been a gas well tender and labored and a former employee of Lang Brothers. Mr Moyers was a Methodist. Surviving are his wife, JoAnn McKinney Moyers; one son, Rodney Moyers of Linn, W.V.; two daughters, Joyce Allday and Staci Hayes, both of Ashland; one stepson, Tim Sasham of West Milford, W.V., and seven grandchildren. Also, one brother, Paul Moyers of Jeromesville, Ohio and five sisters, Alma Ferrell, Velma Potts, Mrs. Homer (Catherine) Hershey and Mrs. Ken (Charlotte) Cellar, all of Ashland, and Mrs. Louis (Alice) McDaniel of Homerville. He was preceded in death by a son, Randall Moyers. Services were held October 31, at 11 a.m. in Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, W.V. with Elder Charles Fisher officiating. Burial was in the D.O. Moyers family cemetery in Troy, W.V. Submitted by Margie. [unknown paper: date unknown]

Moyers, Loren M. Jr.- Loren M. Moyers Jr., 21, of 1201 1/2 Myers Avenue, died Sunday, November 14, 1976. He was born September 12, 1955 in New London, Ohio, the son of Loren M. and Joanne Miller Moyers. He lived most of his life in Ashland. Surviving in addition to his parents are his grandparents, Mr and Mrs W.R. Moyers of Ashland and Mr and Mrs Jess Miller of Ashland; one sister, Elizabeth Ann of Ashland; and two brothers, Thomas Earl and David Lee, both of Ashland. Services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Larry Carey. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Submitted by Margie. [unknown paper: unknown date]

Moyers, Lucy (Spicer) -- Lucy (Spicer) Moyers, 88, of Ashland, Ohio, died November 17, 1967 in Griffeth Nursing Home following a long illness. She was born October 10, 1906, in Copen, W.V., the daughter of John and Bertie Moss Spicer. Mrs. Moyers had been a resident of Ashland County since 1955. She was a homemaker. She had attended Grace Brethren Church. She was married August 30, 1927, to H. Bell Moyers, who preceded her in death in 1968. She was also preceded in death by a son, Bell Junior Moyers. Surviving are two sons, Denzil O. of Troy, W.V. and B. Paul of Jeromesville, Ohio; five daughters, Alma M. Ferrell, Velma M. Potts, Mrs. Homer (Catherine) Hershey and Mrs. Kenneth (Charlotte) Cellar, all of Ashland, Ohio and Mrs. Louis (Alice) McDaniel of Homerville, Ohio. Also, 18 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, two brothers, Harvey and Ralph Spicer, both of Akron, Ohio; and two sisters, Mrs. Pat (Madeline) McClain of Akron, Ohio and Ruth Alltop of Weston, W.V. Services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. in Heyl Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Vulgamore officiating. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Submitted by Margie.[source unknown]

Moyers, Margery A. (Miller)- In Loving Memory Of Margery A. (Miller) Moyers. Born July 8, 1932. Died December 27, 1998. Place and Time of Services: Heyl Funeral Home. Thurs., Dec., 31, 1998 11:00 a.m. Officiating: Travis D. Irwin, Roger Kondrup. Place of Interment: Ashland County Memorial Park. Arrangements by Heyl Funeral Home. Submitted by Margie

Moyers, Nellie Ethel (Moody) -- In Loving Memory of Nellie Ethel (Moody) Moyers -- Born July 11, 1905 -- Died March 18, 1986 -- Place and Time of Service: Heyl Funeral Home, Fir., Mar.21, 1986 1:30 p.m. -- Clergyman: Rev. Keith McKenzie. Place of Interment: Ashland County Memorial Park -- Arrangements by Heyl Funeral Home. Submitted by Margie.[source unknown]

Moyers, William R. -- William R. Moyers, 80, died in Samaritan Hospital on February 21, 1983 following a short illness. He was born October 13, 1902 in Braxton County, W.V., the son of Robert and Kathryn Boone Moyers. He had been a residentof the Ashland area most of his life. He was a farmer and had retired from Eagle Rubber Co. Mr. Moyers was married September 3, 1931, to Ethel Moody, who survives him. Also surviving are one son, Loren of Mansfield, Ohio; one daughter, Treva Baker of Ashland; seven grandchildren, two step grandchildren; one great grandchild and one sister, Hattie Brady of Ashland, Ohio. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Heyl Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Ronald Merrill. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Submitted by Margie. [paper unknown: date unknown]

Mumper, Kate - Loudonville -- Kate, daughter of Hon. A.J. Mumper, died last week of neuralgia of the heart. Her death was sudden and altogether unexpected. She was about 18 years of age and a favorite. She was the only sister of Mrs. A.H. Stillwell of Ashland. Funeral tomorrow. RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 22 December 1896, Vol. LXXIX, No. 35 Submitted by Amy

Murdock, Richard W. – ASHLAND. Richard W. Murdock, 69, of 142 Claremont Ave., Ashland, died at the Good Shepherd Home Thursday after a two-year illness. Born in New Jersey, he was a retired government accountant and a member of the Unitarian Church. He was a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife, Louise; one son, Richard F., of Watertown, Mass.; one grandchild; two sisters; Mrs. Murdock Pratt of Summit, N. J. and Mrs. Cyril S. Stanley of Jamesburg, N. Y. and one brother, Bruce F. of Flushing, N. Y. Services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Ashland. Dr. Joseph Henderson will officiate. The family requests memorial contributions be made to UNICEF, or to the donor's favorite charity. No calling hours will be observed. Submitted by Linda and Shirley [Saturday 31 October 1970 News Journal, Mansfield, O.]

Murphy, Elizabeth – LOUDONVILLE DEMOCRAT: 26 March 1908 Submitted by Sara SJMSR1@cs.com

Murphy, Manluff – LOUDONVILLE TIMES: 05 November 1925 Submitted by Sara SJMSR1@cs.com

Murphy, Martha – Submitted by Sara SJMSR1@cs.com

Murphy, Mrs. – Gored to death by a Vicious Cow. As Thomas Barton, Esq., was driving a cow to the stock yards last Friday, which he had sold, and while passing through town, and up Cottage Street she became excited and furious and made serious attempts to attack people on the street. When they arrived at the Railroad with her, and while attempting to drive her up the lane that leads to the yards, Mrs. Murphy was coming down the walk. The lady had on a red and black hood which attracted the attention of the infuriated cow, and was the signal for an attack. The cow rushed on her and struck the lady with her horn in the neck, tearing out the muscles, chords and nerves, and otherwise severely injuring her. She then made attacks on others, without any further injury. The lady was taken into Timothy Flaherty's house, and Dr. Hunter called, who rendered her medical attention. No one regrets the circumstances more than Mr. Barton as he was unable to control the movements of the animal in the least. We append a statement made by eye witnesses of the disaster. The cow was facing into the lane of the cattle yard, driven by several men, when she turned and broke back, and seeing Mrs. Murphy coming on the side-walk of Mr. Flaherty's lot against the fence, ran at her and gored her, holding her until she raised her on her horn twice or three times, then threw her on the above named side-walk, where he was picked up and carried into Mr. Flaherty's house. She, Mrs. Murphy, did not leave the side-walk until she was carried into Flaherty's. -- S. Montgomery and Mrs. Lewis. Mrs. Murphy died at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning. ASHLAND PRESS: 04 December 1879, Vol. XXXIV, No. 20 Submitted by Amy

Murphy, Patrick – Patrick Murphy, an old and peaceable citizen, died last Thursday, in the 80th. year of his age. He was taken to Mansfield for interment last Saturday. ASHLAND PRESS: 15 July 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 52 Submitted by Amy

Murphy,James - BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL -- The body of James Murphy, a citizen of Ashland for many years, was brought here this morning from that place for burial. He was 65 years of age and leaves a wife and children. He was the father of Patrick Murphy, formerly postmaster at Ashland. The funeral took place from the train. Quite a number of friends accompanied the body here. [Mansfield News: 31 May 1899]

Murray, Mrs. - Mrs. Murray, a pioneer of Ashland County, died Tuesday last at her residence in Ashland. She was a woman of great and pure character, and her demise will be sorely felt by her many neighbors and friends. She was the widow of George Murray, formerly of Orange Township, and was the mother of Addison Murray, of Galion, O., and of Mrs. O. Pancoast of Ashland. ASHLAND PRESS: 28 August 1879, Vol. XXXIV, No. 6 Submitted by Amy

Musgrave, Hon. Joseph - DIED -- At his home in Charlotte, Michigan, Hon. Joseph Musgrave, in the 73rd. year of his age. Mr. Musgrave formerly resided in Ashland and is known to many of our citizens. He was born in Chester County, Pa., and his early life was spent on the farm. In 1824 his parents came to Richland County and finally he settled in Ashland County. He was elected a member of the Ohio Legislature as a Democrat in 1846 and served two years. He afterwards, as a Republican, served in the Ohio Senate. He went to Charlotte and entered the banking business with his brother-in-law. The firm was Musgrave & Lacey and was carried on in that name until 1871, when it was succeeded by the First National Bank of which Mr. Musgrave was always the president. His funeral sermon was preached by Rev. T.F. Hildreth who formerly preached here. ASHLAND PRESS: 22 April 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 40 Submitted by Amy

Myers, Blanch - DIED -- In Rushville, Ind., Blanch, eldest child of George and Lillie Myers, after an illness of 17 days, aged five years and 18 days. Little Blanch was well known to most of the citizens of our village, and her many little friends here deeply feel her loss. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 25 December 1879, Vol. 5, No. 26 Submitted by Amy

Myers, Dr. Benjamin - Dr. Benjamin Myers, an aged and prominent Ashland man, died Tuesday morning. He was a representative from Ashland County and was also an ex-mayor of his home city. BUTLER ENTERPRISE (Butler, Richland Co., Ohio): 24 November 1905, Vol. 17, No. 42 Submitted by Amy

Myers, Howard Ellsworth - Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Mykrantz, Dora Moon - Mrs. Dora Moon Mykrantz, wife of Prosecutor H.A. Mykrantz, died suddenly and unexpectedly Tuesday evening at her home in Ashland. Submitted by Amy. [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield): 01 April 1898, Vol. 14, No. 26]