The Descendants of Johannes Loscher, Sr.


Contributed by: Michael O. Reck.

Generation No. 1


Johannes2 LOSCHER, Sr. (Jacob1) was born 20-March-1738/39 in Lancaster Co., Pa., USA, and died 22-August-1811 in Dauphin Co., Pa., USA. He married Catharina WOLHFORTH 23-July-1758 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., Pa., USA, daughter of Johannes WOLHFORTH and Anna AGATHA. She was born Abt. 1742 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., Pa., USA, and died 24-June-1815 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., Pa., USA.


Children of Johannes LOSCHER and Catharina WOLHFORTH are:

  1. Anna Margaretha3 LOSCHER, born 09-June-1759. She married Jacob Braun 19-January-1778 in Stouchsburg, Berks Co., Pa.
  2. Johannes LOSCHER, Jr., born 22-June-1760 in Berks Co., Pa., USA; died Abt. 1803 in Berks Co., Pa., USA.
  3. Maria Catherine LOSCHER, born 24-October-1762 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. Pa.. She married Ludwig Schwartz 11-May-1784 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. Pa.
  4. Elisabeth LOSCHER, born 01-August-1765. She married Christian (III) Walborne 04-April-1786 in Berks Co. Pa.
  5. Anna Catherine LOSCHER, born 01-June-1768 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. Pa.. She married John Miller Abt. 1785 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. Pa.
  6. John Philip LOSCHER, born 07-July-1771 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. Pa.. He married Elizabeth Becker 30-November-1794 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. Pa.
  7. John George LOSCHER, born 25-February-1774 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. Pa.; died 1848 in Rockland, Venango, Pa.. He married Cathrine Muench 10-November-1794 in Oley valley, Berks Co. Pa.
  8. Christian LOSCHER, born 07-November-1776 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. Pa.; died 22-July-1848 in Rehrersburg, Berks Co. Pa.. He married Barbara Riegel 30-March-1805 in Pa.
  9. Margaret Elizabeth LOSCHER, born 09-January-1780 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. Pa.; died 1850 in Montgomery, Ohio. She married Henry Schell 20-February-1799 in Berks Co. Pa.
  10. David LOSCHER, born 28-December-1782 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. Pa.; died 29-May-1858 in Van Buren Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. He married Elizabeth Schrack 10-March-1807 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. Pa.
  11. John Jacob LOSCHER, born 01-May-1786 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. Pa.. He married Christine Michel 21-November-1809 in Jonestown, Lebanon Co. Pa.

Generation No. 2


Johannes3 LOSCHER, Jr. (Johannes2, Jacob1) was born 22-June-1760 in Berks Co., Pa., USA, and died Abt. 1803 in Berks Co., Pa., USA. He married Maria Barbara SCHWARTZ 10-February-1784 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. Pa., daughter of Philip SCHWARTZ and Anna ZELLER. She was born 07-August-1762 in Berks Co., Pa., USA, and died in Berks Co., Pa., USA.


Child of Johannes LOSCHER and Maria SCHWARTZ is:

  1. Anna Maria4 LESHER, born 15-October-1785 in Berks Co., Pa., USA; died 13-July-1863 in Lightsville, Darke Co., Ohio, USA.

Generation No. 3


Anna Maria4 LESHER (Johannes3 LOSCHER, Jr., Johannes2, Jacob1) was born 15-October-1785 in Berks Co., Pa., USA, and died 13-July-1863 in Lightsville, Darke Co., Ohio, USA. She married Johann George W. RIEGEL, Sr. 23-October-1804 in Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co., Pa., USA, son of Johannes REIGLE and Elizabeth ZELLER. He was born 17-October-1785 in Tulpehocken, Berks Co., Pa., USA, and died 02-August-1872 in Mississinawa Twp, Lightsville, Darke Co., Ohio, USA. She was buried in Webster Cemetery, Lightsville, Darke Co. Ohio; Age: 82yrs., 8mo., 23 da.. Notes for Johann George W. RIEGEL, Sr.: Christening: 6 Nov 1785 Host Reformed Ch, Berks, Pa

Darke County Land Deeds


Allen Twp., Darke Co. Ohio, Section #32
Deed to George RIEGEL on 20 November 1840


"whereas George Riegel, of Fairfield County, Ohio has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States, a Certificate of Register of Land Office at Cincinnati, whereby it appears that full payment has been made by said George Riegel according to the provisions of the Act Of Congress of the 24th. of April 1820, entitled "An act making further provision for the sale of public lands", for the S.E. 1/4 section in Twp. 14, containing 160 acres."
Signed, Martin Van Buren (President)


Deed to George RIEGEL on 16 April 1845
NE 1/4 from assigned rights of David K. Este.
Signed, James K. Polk, President


Deed to George RIEGEL on 17 May 1845
NW 1/4 - deed same as above.
Signed, James K. Polk, President


Burial: Webster Cemetery, Lightsville, Darke Co. Ohio; Age: 86yrs., 9mo., 15da.


From: "RIEGELL TO RIGGLE A GENEALOGY 1390 - 1998" by Carl Riegel and James Reigle.


on page 69 (#144)

"Johann Georg Riegel born 17 Oct 1785, Berks Co., PA, Bapt. 6 Nov 1785, H W Stoy Baptisms, married 23 Oct 1804, in Lebanon Co., Jackson Twp., PA., Anna Maria Lesher, born abt 1785, died 13 July 1863. Johann died 2 Aug 1872, Allen Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, buried: Dutch-Webster Cem. Anna Maria in History of Dauphin Co., Pa. Family moved to Darke County, Ohio in 1838. Many descendants remained in that area. Anna: Daughter of John and Barbara (Schwartz) Lesher."
More About Johann George W. RIEGEL, Sr.:
Christening: 06-November-1785, Host Reformed Church, Berks, Pa.


Children of Anna LESHER and Johann RIEGEL are:

  1. Benjamin5 RIEGEL, born 24-March-1805.
  2. Daniel RIEGEL, born 06-October-1806.
  3. John RIEGEL, born 06-July-1808.
  4. David RIEGEL, born Abt. 1810.
  5. Jacob RIEGEL, born 05-June-1811.
  6. Elizabeth RIEGEL, born 20-August-1813.
  7. Johann George W. RIEGEL, Jr., born 27-March-1820 in Northumberland Co., Pa.; died 09-April-1856 in Lightsville, Darke Co., Ohio.
  8. Anna Mary RIEGEL, born 04-September-1822.
  9. ix. Jonathon RIEGEL, born 21-September-1826.
  10. Catherine Elizabeth RIEGEL, born June-1827.
  11. Henry RIEGEL, born 18-February-1828 in Pa.; died 25-March-1916 in Darke Co. Ohio.
    12. Notes for Henry RIEGEL: Burial: Webster Cemetery, Lightsville, Ohio.; retired farmer, age: 88 yrs., 1 mo., 5 da.

  12. Elias RIEGEL, born 12-July-1830.

Generation No. 4


Johann George W.5 RIEGEL, Jr. (Anna Maria4 LESHER, Johannes3 LOSCHER, Jr., Johannes2, Jacob1) was born 27-March-1820 in Northumberland Co., Pa., and died 09-April-1856 in Lightsville, Darke Co., Ohio. He married (1) Ann ? Bef. 1841. She was born 20-June-1818, and died 1846 in Lightsville, Darke Co., Oh.. He married (2) Charlotte MILLER 14-October-1847 in Darke Co. Ohio, daughter of William Miller and Susannah HARTMAN. She was born 21-February-1821 in Greencastle, Franklin Co. Pa., and died 01-February-1886 in Brown Twp., Darke Co. Ohio.


Notes for Johann George W. RIEGEL, Jr.: Dutch Cemetery; (Sometimes called Webster Cemetery);


This cemetery is located in the northeast quarter of section 32 of Allen Township. The Lightsville-Rossburg Road passes the cemetery on its north side and the Reigle-Bell Road passes the cemetery on the east side. This cemetery is in poor shape and the stones are being vandalized. Inscriptions were taken in 1964.


Source: Darke Co. Ohio Recorder's Office
Volume A-2. Page 167
George Riegel, Jr. to Trustees of M.E. Church, Allen Twp.
Dated 29 July 1854
Trustees: John Riegel, William H. Light, George Riegel, Sr., Jacob Holderman, George Riegel, Jr., Joshua Bussard and Hugh T. McKibben.
72 rods lying in the M.E. corner of section 32, Twp. 14, Range 2 east "erect a house of worship of M.E. Church and a reasonable portion of said lot may be used as a graveyard.
Signed: George Riegel, Jr., Charlotte (mark) Riegel.
Witnesses: Moses Hibbard, James Hiesand.
(Note: There is no church on this sight in 1964.)


18 August 1848 - George REIGLE appointed Guardian of Mary &Susanna SCHLECHTY, children of David SCHLECHTY, dec'd.
Burial: Webster Cemetery, Lightsville, Darke Co. Ohio


From: "RIEGELL TO RIGGLE A GENEALOGY 1390 - 1998" by Carl Riegel and James Reigle.


on page 134 (#327)
"George W. Riegel born 27 Mar 1820, Northumberland Co., PA., married (1) abt 1840, Anna ??, born abt 1821, died 1846, Allen Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, buried: Dutch-Webster Cem., married (2) 11 Oct 1847, in Darke Co., Ohio, Charlotte Miller, born 21 Feb 1821, Greencastle, Franklin Co., PA., died 1 Feb 1886, Darke Co., Ohio, buried: Ansonia cemetery. George died 9 Apr 1856, Darke Co., Ohio, buried: Dutch-Webster Cemetery. Charlotte: Charlotte was first married to David Schlechty, two children, Mary E. and susanna born in Darke Co., Ohio. Married again after George's death. Samuel Kershner, three children: Caroline, Marion and Ellen Virginia born in Darke Co., Ohio. Charlotte is the daughter of William and Susannah (Miller) Miller and their family moved to Montgomery Co., Ohio in 1829. she joined the United Brethern Church in her early youth and after marring George they were members of the M.E. Church at Webster Chapel."


More About Johann George W. RIEGEL, Jr.: Burial: Webster Cemetery, Lightsville, Darke Co. Ohio


Notes for Ann ?: Burial: Webster Cemetery, Lightsville, Darke Co. Ohio; Age: 27 yrs., 5mo., 10da.; Stone is very hard to read.


Notes for Charlotte MILLER: 4 April 1846 - Charlotte SCHLECHTY appointed administrator of the estate of David SCHLECHTY. Burial: February-1886, Ward Cemetery, Ansonia, Ohio


Child of Johann RIEGEL and Ann ? is:

  1. Amanda Belle6 RIEGEL, born 04-September-1841 in Lightsville, Darke Co., Ohio; died 26-February-1917 in Palestine, Darke Co., Ohio.

Children of Johann RIEGEL and Charlotte MILLER are:

  1. Andrew6 REIGLE, born Abt. 1847.
  2. Anna Maria REIGLE, born 08-August-1848 in Allen Twp., Darke Co. Ohio; died 26-October-1861 in Darke Co. Ohio. Burial: October-1861, Webster Cemetery, DCO.
  3. Elizabeth REIGLE, born 16-September-1851 in Allen Twp., Darke Co. Ohio; died 30-July-1921 in Ansonia, Darke Co. Ohio. She married (1) John Vought 12-November-1874 in Brown Twp., Darke Co. Ohio. She married (2) George H. LINDAMOOD 28-November-1889 in Darke Co. Ohio; born 08-May-1829 in Darke Co. Ohio; died 14-March-1920 in Ansonia, Darke Co. Ohio. From: Fisher-Oliver Funeral Home Records, Ansonia, Ohio 1908 through 1939; Age at Death (Facts Pg): 30-July-1921, 69yrs., 10mo., 14da.; Burial: 01-August-1921, Ansonia Cemetery, Ansonia, Darke Co. Ohio

    LINDAMOOD, Elizabeth, died: 30 July 1921, Ansonia, burial: 1 Aug. 1921, Ansonia Cemetery, DCO. Born: 16 Sept 1851, Allen Twp., DCO. age: 69 yrs., 10 mo., 14 da. Father: George RIEGLE of Pa., Mother: Charlotte MILLER, b. Ohio. Widow, spouse: G. H. LINDAMOOD. From: Fisher-Oliver Funeral Home Records, Ansonia, Ohio 1908 through 1939; LINDAMOOD, George H., died: 14 March 1920, Ansonia, Ohio. Burial: 17 March 1920, Greenville Cem.; Born: 8 May 1829, Darke Co. Ohio, age: 90 yrs., 10 mo., 6 da. Father: Lewis LINDAMOOD of Va.; Mother: ___________MORNINGSTAR of Pa. Farmer, retired. Spouse: Elizabeth RIEGLE VOKE.; Age at Death (Facts Pg): 14-March-1920, 90yrs., 10mo., 6da.; Burial: 17-March-1920, Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio
  4. Sarah Jane REIGLE, born Abt. 1853 in Allen Twp., Darke Co. Ohio; died Abt. 1943 in Darke Co. Ohio. She married Maurce Morris Wilson 09-November-1876 in Darke Co. Ohio.
  5. Daniel REIGLE, born Abt. 1855.
  6. vi. George WESLEY REIGLE, born September-1856 in Allen Twp., Darke Co. Ohio; died 1928 in Darke Co. Ohio. He married Amanda Baughman.

Generation No. 5


Amanda Belle6 RIEGEL (Johann George W.5, Anna Maria4 LESHER, Johannes3 LOSCHER, Jr., Johannes2, Jacob1) was born 04-September-1841 in Lightsville, Darke Co., Ohio, and died 26-February-1917 in Palestine, Darke Co., Ohio. (From: Fisher-Oliver Funeral Home Records, Ansonia, Ohio 1908 through 1939) Other records state she was buried in MILLER, Armanda, died: 27 Feb. 1917, Nashville, Ohio, burial: Greenville Cem. on 1 March 1917. Age: 75 yrs. Burial: 01-March-1917, Greenville , Darke Co. Ohio Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Influenza. She married Harvey Scribner MILLER 14-March-1861 in Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio, USA, son of George MILLER and Matilda THOMPSON. He was born 17-April-1839 in Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio, and died 28-February-1912 in Lightsville, Darke Co., Ohio. War Records kept at Wasington, D.C., list Harvey S. MILLER as a deserter of the Civil War. He belong to #Co. C - 187th. Ohio Infantry. He enlisted on 4 Feb. 1865 at Greenville, Ohio. He mustered in Urbana, Ohio in 14 Feb. 1865 ( for one year.) The war Between the States was over in April 1865. Harvey S. Miller deserted on 18 August 1865; at Macon, GA. Harvey S. Miller, when enlisted, gave his age as 25 years, and occupation as a shoemaker. He had blue eyes, light hair and light complextion, height of 5 ft. 3 1/2 inches. The war records list no injuries due to the war, but his desertion played a part of him not getting a pension. MILLER, Harvey Scribner, died: 28 Feb. 1912, Lightsville, Ohio. Burial: 1 March 1912, Greenville Cem. Born: 17 April 1839, Greenville, Ohio, age: 72 yrs., 10 mo., 11 da., married, occupation: shoemaker. Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Malnutrition due to gastritis and auorexia.


Children of Amanda RIEGEL and Harvey MILLER are:

  1. George Newton7 MILLER, born 14-April-1862 in Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio; died 18-March-1939 in Dayton, Mont. Co., Ohio.
  2. Harvey Osro MILLER, born 09-February-1864 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio; died 10-June-1939 in Michigan.
  3. Emma MILLER, born 16-September-1866 in Allen Twp. , Darke Co. Ohio; died 12-October-1964 in Nashville, Darke Co. Ohio.
  4. Eddon W. MILLER, born 04-January-1869 in Darke Co. Ohio; died 05-October-1873 in Darke Co. Ohio.
  5. Andrew Nelson MILLER, born 24-January-1870 in Near North Star, Darke Co. Ohio; died 10-February-1956 in Hollandsburg, Darke Co. Ohio.
  6. Charles Irvin MILLER, born Abt. 1872; died 30-December-1955 in Darke Co. Ohio.
  7. Charlotte "Lottie" Adria MILLER, born 12-August-1873 in Darke Co. Ohio; died 07-February-1954 in Michigan.
  8. Benjamin Turpin MILLER, born 30-March-1876 in Darke Co. Ohio; died 05-July-1966 in Darke Co. Ohio.
  9. Ethel MILLER, born 22-February-1879.
  10. Lilly Bell MILLER, born 08-August-1887.

Generation No. 6


George Newton7 MILLER (Amanda Belle6 RIEGEL, Johann George W.5, Anna Maria4 LESHER, Johannes3 LOSCHER, Jr., Johannes2, Jacob1) was born 14-April-1862 in Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio, and died 18-March-1939 in Dayton, Mont. Co., Ohio. He married (1) Margie Alice ROSE 01-July-1881 in St. Paris, Preble Co., Ohio, USA, daughter of Ezekiel ROSE and Elizabeth BIRT. She was born 18-October-1859 in Darke Co., Ohio, and died 10-October-1926 in Union City, Darke Co., Ohio. He married (2) Sarah U. Wickersham 31-December-1928 in Union City, Darke Co. Ohio, daughter of Lewis Wickersham and Mary Graham. She was born 24-September-1900 in Jackson Twp., Darke Co. Ohio.


Notes for George Newton MILLER: George Newton Miller was injured on December 26, 1938. He was struck by an automobile at Herman Avenue and Linwood Dtreet. He suffered body bruises. He was admitted to Good Samaritian Hospital for observation.


Obituary: Dayton Daily News


Internal injuries suffered when he was struck by an auto two months ago at Best Street and Herman Avenue, are believed to have been a contribitory factor in the death Saturday night of George Miller, 78, at Good Samaritan Hospital. A resident of Union City, Ohio, most of his life, he had lived the last seven months with a son, Charles, at 110 Best Street. Surviving are the son, six daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Reck, Mrs. Lulu Keller of Benton Harbor, Mich., Mrs. Clara Landis and Mrs. Ethel Geesy, Mrs. Ina Anders (both of Union City, Ohio) and Miss Mary Miller. Four brothers, Ben, Irvin, and Nelson of Dayton, and Ott of Brooklyn, Mich., two sisters; Mrs. Emma Harter, Greenville, and Mrs. Tena Heck of Brooklyn, Mich. and 34 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are incomplete.


More About George Newton MILLER: Burial: Union City Cemetery, Union City, Ind. Occupation: Street Car Conductor, Dayton, Ohio


Notes for Margie Alice ROSE: Burial: Union City Cemetery; Burial: 13-October-1926, Union City Cemetery, Union City, Indiana


Marriage Notes for George MILLER and Sarah Wickersham: Darke County, Ohio, p. 456, No. #914


George N. MILLER to Sarah U. WICKERSHAM


G.N. MILLER, age: 66 yrs. on 14 April 1928.
Residence: Union City, Ohio.
Place of Birth: Greenville, Ohio.
Occupation: Bodyworker
Father: Harve MILLER
Mother: Amanda REIGLE


Sarah U. WICKERSHAM, age: 28 yrs. on 24 Sept. 1928.
Residence: Union City, Ohio.
Place of Birth: Jackson Twp., Darke Co. Ohio.
Father: Lweis WICKERSHAM
Mother: Mary GRAHAM


Rev. George K. Donaldson of 207 No. Walnut St., Union City, solemized the marriage on 31 Dec. 1928.


Children of George MILLER and Margie ROSE are:

  1. Lula May8 MILLER, born 10-May-1883 in Greenville , Darke Co. Ohio; died 19-June-1941 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She married James Ellsworth Keller 14-April-1900 in Darke Co. Ohio; born 05-September-1876 in Franklin Twp., Darke Co. Ohio; died 06-November-1955 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

    More About James Ellsworth Keller: Cemetery: Crystal Springs Cem., Benton Harbor, Mi.
  2. Charles Osro MILLER, born 23-February-1884 in Greenville , Darke Co. Ohio; died 23-April-1946 in Dayton, Mont. Co. Ohio. He married (1) Lennetta May Thorgburg Bef. 1904; born 18-December-1881 in Greene Co. Ohio; died 01-September-1953 in Montgomery Co., Ohio. He married (2) Bertha Mae SLEPPY 20-January-1921 in Painters Creek, Ohio; born 03-August-1900; died 18-July-1976 in Dayton, Montgomery Co. Ohio.

    Notes for Lennetta May Thorgburg: Obituary states she was a mother of nine children, five of whom preceded her in death.
  3. Bonnie Belle MILLER, born 10-June-1886 in Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio; died 27-September-1939 in Dayton, Mont. Co., Oh.. She married Orell Curtis RECK2 06-February-1904 in Greenville, Darke, Ohio, USA; born 10-June-1883 in Rush's Station, Darke Co., Ohio; died 20-March-1962 in New Jasper Twp., Greene Co., Ohio.

    Notes for Bonnie Belle MILLER: Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, Montgomery Co. Ohio.

    Notes for Orell Curtis RECK: Orell C. Reck was a farmer &plasterer. He was baptized 13 June 1897, St. Paul's German Reform Church in Greenville, Ohio. Burial Union Hill Cemetery, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., Ohio. md. 1st. 6 Feb. 1904 to Bonnie Belle Miller of Union City, Darke Co. Ohio by Rev. J. Rosser Jones at Greenville Pres, Church. Daughter of George Newton Miller &Margie Alice (ROSE) Miller. md. 2nd. 9 Oct 1942 to Rose (Dillon) Taylor.
  4. Ethel Deola MILLER, born 14-July-1889 in Lightsville, Darke Co., Ohio; died 21-May-1944 in Union City, Darke Co. Ohio. She married (1) Clarence E. Dill 06-January-1906 in Darke Co. Ohio; died 06-May-1952 in York Twp., Darke County, Ohio. She married (2) Donald GEESY 05-April-1937 in Portland, IND..

    More About Ethel Deola MILLER: Age at Death (Facts Pg): 54yrs., 10mo., 7da.; Father: George Newton MILLER; Mother: Margie Alice ROSE

    More About Clarence E. Dill: Father: Alsberry DILL; Mother: Ada Wolf
  5. Ina Hazel MILLER, born 02-September-1893 in Dayton, Mont. Co. Ohio; died 13-January-1962 in Jacksonville, Fla.. She married Jesse Butrum ANDERS 28-May-1911 in Darke Co. Ohio; born 19-February-1889 in Hayville, Indiana; died 08-September-1947 in Union City, Darke Co. Ohio.

    Notes for Ina Hazel MILLER: Burial: Union City Cemetery, Union City, Indiana.

    Notes for Jesse Butrum ANDERS: Burial: Union City Cemetery, Union City, Indiana.
  6. Mabel Frances MILLER, born 06-January-1895 in Dayton, Mont. Co. Ohio; died Bet. 1895 - 1906.

    Notes for Mabel Frances MILLER:
    Birth Record #29286, 1895.
    Place of birth: 64 Patterson
    Father: Newton Miller, age: 32 yrs. Mother: Allie Rose, age: 34.


    Note: Birth record for Mabel Frances Miller is found at two different places in Mont. Co. Records. Second record shows a different month than first. Also list different places of residences. But both records list the same parents being George N. &Allie (Rose) Miller. See Below:
    P.159, no. #45 Birth Records of Montgomery Co. Ohio
    Mabel Frances Miller, born: 6 Feb. 1895, Dayton, Mont. Co. Ohio.
    Residence: Dayton Twp., 1146 Brown St.
    Father: George N. Miller
    Mother: Allie Rose

    *First record shows birth as January. Death has not been located in Montgomery Co. Ohio yet. Mabel could had died in Darke Co. Ohio, possibly in Union City, Ohio. And buried at Union City Cemetery, Union City, Indiana. Further checking is needed. Fact is known that she was not alive in 1906.
  7. Clara Treva MILLER, born 18-July-1897 in Mississinawa Twp., Darke Co. Ohio; died 26-April-1962 in Jacksonville, Fla..

Harvey Osro7 MILLER (Amanda Belle6 RIEGEL, Johann George W.5, Anna Maria4 LESHER, Johannes3 LOSCHER, Jr., Johannes2, Jacob1) was born 09-February-1864 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio, and died 10-June-1939 in Michigan. He married May May HARTLE 07-August-1887 in Darke Co. Ohio. Age: 75 years 4 months and 1 day; Trade: Farmer; Buried: Napoleon, MI June 13, 1939; Cause of Death: Acute Coronary Thrombosis, Hypertension, Myocarditis; Wife's Name: May M. Miller


Children of Harvey MILLER and May HARTLE are:

  1. Anna Pearl8 MILLER, born June-1888.
  2. Bennie S. MILLER, born August-1890.
  3. Ora Frank MILLER, born 13-December-1892 in Lightsville, Darke Co. Ohio.
  4. George S. MILLER, born March-1896.
  5. Josie Blanche MILLER, born 23-July-1897.

Emma7 MILLER (Amanda Belle6 RIEGEL, Johann George W.5, Anna Maria4 LESHER, Johannes3 LOSCHER, Jr., Johannes2, Jacob1) was born 16-September-1866 in Allen Twp. , Darke Co. Ohio, and died 12-October-1964 in Nashville, Darke Co. Ohio. She married Sylvester Harter 10-January-1885 in Darke Co. Ohio. He was born 09-December-1861 in German Twp., Darke Co. Ohio, and died 13-March-1943 in Nashville, Darke Co. Ohio.


More About Emma MILLER:
Burial: Nashville Cemetery, Nashville, Darke Co. OHio

More About Sylvester Harter:
Burial: Nashville Cemetery, Nashville, Darke Co. OHio


Children of Emma MILLER and Sylvester Harter are:

  1. Elsie8 Harter, born 09-May-1886 in German Twp., Darke Co. Ohio; died 13-January-1942 in Nashville, Darke Co. Ohio. She married Marshall A. (Dell) Teaford 14-September-1903 in Darke Co. Ohio3; born Abt. 1885; died Abt. 1965 in Darke Co. Ohio. Both were buried in: Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Darke Co. Ohio
  2. Harry Harter, born 03-January-1888 in German Twp., Darke Co. Ohio. He married Dora Burns 11-May-1910 in Darke Co. Ohio4; born 1885; died 1966 in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Darke Co. Ohio.
  3. Laura Harter, born 19-September-1890 in German Twp., Darke Co. Ohio; died 09-May-1987 in Randolph County Home, Randolph Co. Ind.. She married Cloyd C. Rush 19-February-1910 in Darke Co. Ohio; died 1963.Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Darke Co. Ohio
  4. Minnie Harter, born 30-January-1894 in Darke Co. Ohio; died 11-November-1976 in Brethren Home, Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio. She married John Brindley 28-December-1911 in Darke Co. Ohio. Burial: Nashville Cemetery, Nashville, Darke Co. OHio
  5. Ola Harter, born 22-January-1897 in Darke Co. Ohio; died Bef. 17-July-1991 in Randolph Co. Ind.. She married Leo Marker 28-February-1914 in Darke Co. Ohio; born Abt. 1894; died 1966 in Wayne Hospital, Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio. Both were buried: Nashville Cemetery, Nashville, Darke Co. OHio
  6. Addison Harter, born 21-September-1899 in Darke Co. Ohio; died 28-August-1982 in Wayne Hospital, Darke Co. Ohio. He married (1) Charlotte HINEGARDNER. He married (2) Hazel McKee 28-June-1916 in Darke Co. Ohio; born 14-September-1899 in Mercer County, Ohio; died 17-July-1951 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio; Burial: Nashville Cemetery, Nashville, Darke Co. OHio
  7. Edith Bell Harter, born 12-February-1902 in Darke Co. Ohio; died 28-March-1902 in Darke Co. Ohio.
  8. Opal Harter, born 02-December-1903 in Darke Co. Ohio; died 22-June-1939 in Darke Co. Ohio. She married Chester Oswalt. Burial: Nashville Cemetery, Nashville, Darke Co. OHio
  9. Earl HARTER, born 04-April-1906 in Nashville, Darke Co. Ohio; died 04-October-1988 in Wayne Hospital, Darke Co. Ohio. He married (1) Geneva Schafer; died 1933. He married (2) Mildred Grace SHOOK 18-January-1941 in Darke County, Ohio; born Abt. 1895; died 24-September-1988 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio. Both were buried in Nashville Cemetery, Nashville, Darke Co. OHio
  10. Cecile Harter, born 25-September-1911 in Darke Co. Ohio. She married Warren McCabe 09-July-1928 in Darke Co. Ohio; born 16-September-1909 in Neave Twp., Darke Co. Ohio; died 03-June-1997 in Brethren Home, Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio. Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fort Jefferson, Ohio

Andrew Nelson7 MILLER (Amanda Belle6 RIEGEL, Johann George W.5, Anna Maria4 LESHER, Johannes3 LOSCHER, Jr., Johannes2, Jacob1) was born 24-January-1870 in Near North Star, Darke Co. Ohio, and died 10-February-1956 in Hollandsburg, Darke Co. Ohio. He married Della Jane Rolfe Abt. 1891 in Darke Co. Ohio. She was born 03-June-1874, and died June-1947 in Hollansburg, Darke Co. Ohio. Both were buried: Hollandburg Cemetery, Hollandsburg, Darke Co. Ohio; Resided in Hollandburg 1938- 1956.


Children of Andrew MILLER and Della Rolfe are:

  1. Stillborn8 MILLER.
  2. Charles Roscoe MILLER, Sr., born 06-February-1897 in Darke Co. Ohio; died August-1953 in Winchester, IND.. He married Virgie BIDWELL; died in Darke Co. Ohio. Burial: Abbotsville Cemetery, Darke Co. Ohio
  3. Jesse Andrew MILLER, born 26-September-1901 in Lightsville, Darke Co. Ohio; died 30-November-1988 in Wayne Hospital, Darke Co. Ohio. He married Alma M. STEPHENS 03-November-1923 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio; born 04-April-1904 in Darke Co. Ohio; died 21-January-1990 in Hollandsburg, Darke Co. Ohio.

    4. Obituary
    Source unknown (possibly Greenville Paper 30 Nov. 1988)


    Jesse A. Miller, 87, of 2585 Richmond-Hollandsburg Rd., Hollandsburg, died early this morning at Wayne Hospital, where he was admitted yesterday. A native of Lightsville, he had lived in this area his entire life and was well known farmer. He is a son of the late Andrew Nelson and Della (Rolfe) Miller.
    Survivors include his wife, Alma (Stephens) Miller whom he married Nov. 3, 1923; two sons , J. Richard Miller and Robert A. Miller, both of Hollandsburg; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Myers, Greenville, Mrs. WIlliam (Joann) Laux, Hollansburg; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; a brother, Alonzo Miller, New Madison; a sister, Mrs. Cleo (marie) Puckett, Parker City, Ind. He was preceeded in death by a brother, Roscoe.
    Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Storch-Braund Funeral Home, New Madison, with Morris Gordon officating. Burial will be in the Hollandsburg Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and proir to services Saturday at the funeral home.


    Obituary
    Source unknown (Possibly Greenville Paper, 21 Jan. 1990)


    Alma M. Miller, 85, 2585 Hollandsburg-Richmond Rd., died at her home Sunday evening. She had been in failing health for a few years.
    Mrs. Miller was a native of palestine, daughter of Lewis (Spot) and Catherine (West) Stephens. She had lived in the area all her life and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse, who died Nov. 30, 1988, and five brothers.

    Surviving by sons, J. Richard and Robert E., both of Hollandsburg; daughters, Mrs. Frances Myers of Greenville and Mrs. William (Joann) Laux of Hollandsburg; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Storch-Braund Funeral Home, New Madison, with Rev. Jim Chronister officiating. Burial will be in the Hollandsburg Cemetery.

    Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and prior to services Wednesday.


    Both were buried in Hollandsburg, Darke Co. Ohio

  4. Alonzo Nelson " Lonnie" MILLER, born 13-February-1908 in Darke Co. Ohio. He married Edith BREWER.
  5. Goldie Marie MILLER, born 21-January-1915. She married (1) Harold CLEVENGER. She married (2) Ron DUDLEY. She married (3) Cleo PUCKETT.

Charles Irvin7 MILLER (Amanda Belle6 RIEGEL, Johann George W.5, Anna Maria4 LESHER, Johannes3 LOSCHER, Jr., Johannes2, Jacob1) was born Abt. 1872, and died 30-December-1955 in Darke Co. Ohio. He married Grace B. MILLS 31-December-1903 in Darke Co. Ohio, daughter of Ruben MILLS and Mary WILSON.


Children of Charles MILLER and Grace MILLS are:

  1. Ruth8 MILLER.

  2. Russell MILLER.

  3. Treva Marie MILLER, born Abt. 1904. She married Leonards D. SNEARY, SR..

  4. Othella Frances MILLER, born 15-March-1907.

Charlotte "Lottie" Adria7 MILLER (Amanda Belle6 RIEGEL, Johann George W.5, Anna Maria4 LESHER, Johannes3 LOSCHER, Jr., Johannes2, Jacob1) was born 12-August-1873 in Darke Co. Ohio, and died 07-February-1954 in Michigan. She married Fremont M. HECK 30-November-1891 in Darke Co. Ohio. He was born 23-September-1863 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio, and died 18-July-1938 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Burial: Columbia Twp., Highland Cemetery


Children of Charlotte MILLER and Fremont HECK are:

  1. Annebelle8 HECK.
  2. Cecile Grace HECK.
  3. Delbert HECK.
  4. iv. Fay HECK.
  5. Ray HECK.
  6. Francis HECK.
  7. Elmer H. HECK, born 23-July-1892 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio; died 05-October-1957 in Hollansburg, Darke Co. Ohio. Burial: Columbia Twp., Highland Cemetery, Brooklyn, Mi. Cemetery: Highland Cemetery
  8. Opal V. HECK, born 1897 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio; died 21-January-1980 in Randolph County Hospital, Winchester, IND.. She married Harry F. STEPHENS; died March-1973. Burial: Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison, Ohio; Cemetery: Greenmound Cem., New Madison, Ohio
  9. Glen Leslie HECK, born 17-December-1899 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio. He married Pearl Ann RICHARDS.
  10. Edgar HECK, born 23-October-1902 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio; died 11-November-1975 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio. Cemetery: Brock Cemetery, Darke Co. Ohio
  11. Lillian Helen HECK, born 16-February-1904 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio; died 30-November-1959 in Angola, Indiana. She married George Ernest STROHAVER, Sr. 15-April-1920 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana; born 09-May-1891 in Washington Twp., Darke Co. Ohio; died 14-May-1976 in Jonesville, Mich.. Cemetery: Columbia Twp., Highland Cemetery, Brooklyn, Mi.; More About George Ernest STROHAVER, Sr.:Burial: Moscow, Mich.
  12. Hazel HECK, born 22-January-1906 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio.
  13. Carl HECK, born 07-February-1914 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio; died 22-August-1989 in Jackson, Mi.. He married Eileen DESERMIA. Burial: Onsted, Mi. Cemetery: Maple Shade Cemetry
  14. Russell R. HECK, born 31-December-1916 in Greenville, Darke Co. Ohio; died 28-February-1978. Burial: Shelby, Ohio; Cemetery: Memory Gardens Cem.

Benjamin Turpin7 MILLER (Amanda Belle6 RIEGEL, Johann George W.5, Anna Maria4 LESHER, Johannes3 LOSCHER, Jr., Johannes2, Jacob1) was born 30-March-1876 in Darke Co. Ohio, and died 05-July-1966 in Darke Co. Ohio. He married Mary E. Straight 12-February-1898 in Ft. Jefferson, Darke Co. Ohio. She was born 01-January-1875 in Indiana, and died 17-October-1967 in Palestine, Darke Co. Ohio.


Notes for Benjamin Turpin MILLER:


A short story of the life of two elderly people, Mr. and Mrs. Ben T. Miller. They hereby express their gratitude for the privilege of living in the United States of America for so many years and being a part of it.


Mr. Miller's life started in 1876 and Mrs. Miller's, who was Miss Mary E. Straight started in 1875. Miss Straight lived in New Madison, Ohio, and received her education there. In 1896, she visited relatives in Lightsville, Ohio and chanced to meet Mr. Miller for the first time. She and Mr. Miller enjoyed a very pleasant courtship and on February 12th, 1898, they started their married life together in Lightsville. Mr. Miller was holding down a steady job, averaging 16 hours per day, 6 days per week, for an average wage of $9.00 per week.


For 6 long trying years to live and save some money with no avail, they decided to change their vocation to farming. They rented a farm and for the next 3 years were very successful, finishing up with some profit. Then they started thinking of expanding their operation so they rented a 160 acre farm upon which they raised 10 acres of tobacco each year for 6 long years. Feeling they were on the road to prosperity, Mrs. Miller's health suddenly became impaired. At this point they decided to move into town so Mrs. Miller could recuperate better. They moved to Palestine, Ohio, where, Mr.. Miller started a business selling agricultural implements. He followed that line very successfully until the tractor came into vogue. Records of that time show that Mr. Miller sold the first three tractors in the county. Mr. Miller decided that he was not a tractor mechanic, so he side stepped that business and devoted his time to general contract ing doing galvanized metal roofing, spouting, heating and plumb ing. This was very successful so they secured a very comfort able home where they raised a family of three daughters until they married and started a life of their own.


On February 12, 1948, they celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a public dance in the K of P Hall in Palestine and an open house at their residence on the following Sunday. In just a few days after, they started on a three week tour of Florida where they bought a cottage for their winter home. After spending a few winters in Leesburg, Florida, Mrs. Miller found the trip was too much for her so they sold the cottage and returned to Palestine.


In 1961, Mr. Miller decided they had worked hard enough, long enough and had secured enough lifes earnings to protect them through the remainder of their journey. They have lived 5 years since that time and are still going strong.


In the first three months of 1966 they enjoyed the three most important events of their entire married life.


Number One: The celebration of Mrs. Miller's 91st birthday, on January 16th.


Number Two: Mr. and Mrs. Miller celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary, February 12, 1966.


Number Three: Mr. Miller celebrated his 90th birthday, March 30th. - All in 1966.


Now, Mr. and Mrs. Miller have compiled this story of the history of their married life along with the 68th anniversary picture and the flower of their birthdays and are passing along a copy to each of their children, grand - children, great grand - children and great great grand - children which numbers 31. We do sincerely hope that it will be received in the same spirit that it is given and hope that it will remain in their possession so long as life lasts, to remember their giver. When Gabriel sounds his trumpet for the last round - up they shall all- meet on the other side of the river and clasp hands on that sacred spot where parting shall be no more.


Mr. and Mrs. Ben T. Miller


This -30th day of March, 1966. Palestine, Darke Co., Ohio


Both were buried in: Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Darke Co. Ohio


Children of Benjamin MILLER and Mary Straight are:

  1. Vivian Ogreta8 Miller, born 07-February-1899 in Lightsville, Darke Co. Ohio.
  2. Jeanne Ardell Miller, born 26-February-1908 in Liberty Twp., Darke Co. Ohio; died 20-November-1999 in Darke Co. Ohio. She married Roy E. "Babe" TEAFORD; born 01-February-1914 in Darke Co. Ohio; died 02-January-1999 in Darke Co. Ohio. Both were buried in: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fort Jefferson, Ohio
  3. Claribel Lea Miller, born 05-July-1914 in Darke Co. Ohio.

Endnotes

  1. Darke County Genealogical Society ( a Chapter of O. G. S.), Fisher-Oliver Funeral Home Records, Ansonia, Ohio, 1908-1939, (Copyright 1988).
  2. The Reck Family History 1754-1982 by Paul Ashley Reck, Chapter 26 and 29.
  3. Doris R. AULTMAN, Darke County, Ohio Marriage Records - 1899-1911, (Copyright 1990), Page 252.
  4. Doris R. AULTMAN, Darke County, Ohio Marriage Records - 1899-1911, (Copyright 1990), Page 106.

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