My Grandmother Helen Diebold's German Ancestors

My Diebold ancestors immigrated to Marion County, Ohio in 1854 from Ellmendingen, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany and descend from Clause Diebold, who died 19 November 1652, in Ellmendingen. My ggg-grandfather Georg Friedrich Diebold was born September 28, 1803, and was the son of Philipp Jacob Diebold (occupation  was 'master carpenter' ) and Margarethe Dennig. Margarethe Dennig descends from Philipp Dennig who died in Ellmendingen on 19 August 1693.

Georg Friedrich Diebold married Margaretha Fiess March 10, 1829 in Ellmendingen.  Margaretha Fiess was born July 27, 1805 and died in 1879 in Marion, Ohio (see obituary below). Margaretha's parents were Philipp Jacob Fiess (who was a Citizen Town Major in Ellmendingen) and Magdalena Ness. The earliest known Fiess ancestor is Hans Fiess who died 26 March 1693 in Ellmendingen.

My ggg-grandparents Georg Friedrich Diebold and wife Margaretha immigrated to the United States along with their sons G. Friederich, 22, John Philip, 24, Charles (Carl Wilhlem), 16 and daughter Marguerite, 14.

 Children of Georg Friedrich Diebold and Margarethe Fiess are:

• John Philipp Diebold was one of the first hotel owners in Marion, Ohio. John was married to Margaret Mai, daughter of Friedrich Kroft Mai and Maria Egel, in Ellmendingen on May 01, 1853. See obituaries for John Philipp & Margaret Mai Diebold below. John and Margaret's children were: Rosa, (married William Shoemaker); Louisa, (married George Krouse); John Diebold and Clara Diebold (see Clara's obituary below).

• G. Friederich Diebold married Katharina Fredericka Ruthardt in Marion, Ohio on April 22, 1858. G Friederich was a restaurant and saloon owner in Marion, Ohio. Katharina Fredericka was born March 28, 1808 in Renningen, Wuerttemburg, Germany and was the daughter of Christoph Frederich Ruthardt (see obituary below) and Catharina Margareth Reisch.  G. Friederich & Katharina Diebold were my great-great grandparents. Their son Charles W. Diebold married Pearl Looker in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio on April 25, 1894. Charles and Pearl Diebold were the parents of my grandmother Helen Diebold.  My Ruthardt ancestors descend from Jakob Ruthardt, born about 1532, from Herrenberg, Schwartzwald, Germany.

• Charles (Carl Wilhlem) Diebold was a 2nd Lt., 82nd Infantry, Co. D, during the Civil War. According to Charles Diebold's military records, he mustered in as a private on November 19, 1861 by John S. Reig for a term of three years. Charles was appointed 2nd Lieut. on December 20, 1861. The Company Descriptive Book Record shows that Charles was 5 feet, 9 inches tall, light complexion, light hair and gray eyes. Charles' occupation was shown as cabinet maker.Charles Diebold's Casualty Sheet shows that he died in McDowel, VA on June 15 1862. He died from a wound received in his neck at the Battle of Bull Pasture, McDowel, VA on May 8, 1862.

• From: SERIES 147. VOLUME 21. ADJUTANT GENERAL.
  Correspondence to the Governor and Adjutant General of Ohio,
  August 17, 1861-December 30, 1861.
  
  December 20, 1861
  James Cantwell, Colonel Commanding, 82nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Camp Simon Kenton. To ? Letter certifying that an election was held by his order for officers of the company enlisted for the regiment by Lieutenant John S. Rieg and Samuel H. Berry, that John S. Rieg of Marion, Ohio was unanimously chosen Captain, that Samuel H. Berry of the same place was unanimously chosen 1st Lieutenant, and that Charles W. Diebold of the same place was unanimously chosen 2nd Lieutenant; stating that these were men whose intelligence, habits, and physical health qualified them to fill the respective offices to which they had been chosen; and recommending them to the Governor for appointment.
  1 p. [Series 147-21: 115]

• Marguerite Diebold was born 1840 in Ellmendingen, Baden Germany and married Philip Yahl (aka Yale) on February 28, 1865 in Marion, Ohio.  Philip Yahl was from Alsace, France.  Philip fist settled in Marion County Ohio.  In the 1870's Philip and Marguerite and their children moved to St. Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio.  Their children were Louis M., Virginia 'Jennie', Charles W. and Franklin.  Louis married Elizabeth Geib and owned a grocery store in St. Marys, Ohio.   Charles is shown as single on the 1900 - 1920 Census and living with his brother Frank's family (wife Elizabeth Tinnerman and their children).  From Census records it appears Virginia Yahl/Yale never married and worked at her brother Louis' grocery store.  

Diebold Monument in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Ohio

Obituary for Margaretha Fiess Diebold
(My Great-Great-Great Grandmother, wife of Georg Friedrich Diebold, daughter of Philip Jacob Fiess & Magdalena Neff)

[G. Friederich Diebold's Grave Stone]   [Margaretha Fiess Diebold's Grave Stone]

From The Marion Daily Star Newspaper
Monday, January 27, 1879

DIED -- Margaret Diebold, sister of William Fies, Sr., and mother of John and Fred Diebold and Margaret Yale, departed this life yesterday afternoon, aged seventy-four years. She was born in Germany, and came to America in 1854. The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock tomorrow, under the auspices of the Lutheran Church people.

Death Certificate for Marguerite [Diebold] Yahl
Daughter of Geo F. & Katharina Fredericka [Ruthardt] Diebold

Place of Death:  County of Auglaize, City of St. Marys, Ohio
Date of Birth:  Aug 6, 1840
Age :  72 years, --- months, 5 days
Widowed
Birthplace:  Germany
Occupation:  House Keeper
Name of Father:  Geo. J. Debold
Birthplace of father:  Germany
Maiden Name of Mother:  Don't Know
Birthplace of Mother:  Germany
Informant:  Louis Yahl, St. Marys, Ohio
Date of Death:  Aug 11, 1912
Cause of Death:  Hypertrophy & Dilation of Heart
Filed Aug 12, 1912, Ralph A. Burton, Registrar

Obituary for Katherine Frederika [Ruthardt] Diebold
(my great-grandmother, wife of G. Friederich Diebold)
From the Marion Daily Star Newspaper
Monday, February 10, 1896

MRS. DIEBOLD DEAD
______
She Dies at the House of Her Daughters Sunday Morning

Mrs. Katherine Frederika Diebold, wife of Frederick Deibold, deceased , died at the residence of her children, Mrs. Louis Fies and Mrs. William Ballentine, at 13_ south Main street, Sunday morning at ___ o'clock.   Funeral services will occur at the Evangelical Protestant Salem church, on east Chruch street, on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, to which her many friends are cordially invited.  Her relatives and personal friends are requested to meet at the house at 13_ south Main street.

Obituary for Charles W. Diebold
(my great-grandfather)
From the Marion Daily Star Newspaper, July ?, 1918

Charles Diebold Dies After A Long Illness
Succumbs at Orchard Hospital late Sunday
Had Been Employed as Steam Shovel Engineer

Funeral of Well-Known Citizen Wednesday Morning at 10, Burial Here

After a gallant struggle against the ravages of disease, Charles Diebold, of No. (?) Olney Avenue, died of pernicious anemia at the Orchard hospital at 3 o'clock, Sunday afternoon. He had been ill the past year.

Mr. Diebold was forty-six years of age and a life-long resident of Marion County. He was engaged in engineering for the Marion Steam Shovel Company for the last twenty-eight years.

October 9, 1871, Mr. Diebold was born in this city, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Diebold and April 25, 1893, he was married to Miss Pearl Looker, of Kenton. Of this union one daughter was born who is now Mrs. Ray Smith, of this city. Mr. Diebold also leaves two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. J. B. Schneider and Mrs. William Ballentine, of this city, Jacob Diebold of Dawson City, Alaska and Fred Diebold of New York City.

Mr. Diebold was widely known and it is with profound sorrow that news of his death was received. He was a member of Marion Lodge. No. 403, Knights of Pythias, and the Eagles. He was also a member of the Salem Evangelical Church.

The funeral will be held at the residence Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. R. J. Lowe officiating. Burial will be made in the Marion Cemetery.

Obituary for Fred Diebold
(son of G. Friederich & Katharina Fredericka (Ruthardt) Diebold)

Obituary from The Marion Star Newspaper, Marion, Ohio
Wednesday, August 24, 1927

FRED DIEBOLD DIES AT HOME IN CUBA

Message Telling of Former Marion Man's Demise Received by Sister

Fred Diebold, 69, former Marion resident and Marion Steam Shovel Co. employee, died at his home in _______, Cuba, Monday morning .... by his sister Mrs. J. B. Schneider.... cannot make out cause of death.

The body will be returned to New York City and probably to Mt. Victory for burial.

Mr. Diebold was born in this city. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Diebold. He was formally with the Marion Steam Shovel Co., and at the time of his death was employeed as a ______ engineer.

A daughter, Mrs. Myron Metzler of Buffalo, N.Y., two sons Fred Diebold of Buffalo, Clayton Diebold, at home in Cuba, his sister, Mrs. Schneider and a brother, J. J. Diebold in Dawson, Alaska, survive. His wife preceded him in death.

Obituary for Clara Diebold

Obituary from The Marion Star Newspaper, Marion, OH, November 16, 1953

Obituaries for
John Jacob Diebold
(son of G. Friederich & Katharina Fredericka (Ruthardt) Diebold)
From The Dawson News received from the Dawson City Museum, Dawson City, YT

From The Dawson News, Saturday, December 6, 1930:

J.J. Diebold Dies Suddenly at Hospital

Yesterday morning shortly before 11 o'clock, John Jacob Diebold passed away while on the operating table at St. Mary's Hospital. The deceased had entered the hospital for an operation for hernia.

The deceased was a member of the Yukon Order of Pioneers and was born in Marion, Ohio, sixty four years ago, coming to the Yukon in the gold rush days of '98. For some years passed, he had been located in the Miller and Glacier country, during the season just closed as engineer-fireman for the Holbrook Company. Mr. Diebold arrived from Sixtymile last Saturday. The deceased was a well known and highly respected old-timer. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Joseph Schneider.

The funeral services will be held at the Edwards undertaking parlors, under auspices of the Yukon Order of Pioneers.

From The Dawson News, Saturday, December 6, 1930:

Funeral Notice

Members of the Yukon Order of Pioneers are requested to attend the funeral of our late brother, John Jacob Diebold, tomorrow (Sunday). Services will be held at 2 o'clock, in Edwards' undertaking parlors and interment will be made in the Pioneer Cemetery.

Members are to meet at Pioneer Hall at 1 o'clock. Regalia is to be worn.

ANDREW BAIRD, Vice-President
GEORGE VERNON, Secretary

From The Dawson News, Tuesday, December 9, 1930:

Jake Diebold Laid to Eternal Rest on Sunday

At the Edwards funeral parlors on Sunday afternoon, December 7, the funeral service for the late John Jacob Diebold, under the auspices of the Yukon Order of Pioneers, was conducted by the Rev. W. B. McIntosh of the United Church of Canada.

The large attendance of the Pioneers in full regalia, and others, filled the chapel to capacity.

The minister spoke on the subject, "Looking at Death Through Christ." The hymns, "Rock of Ages" and "Nearer My God to Thee" were sung. Miss Mary Bella Spence accompanying at the organ.

At the graveside in the Pioneer Cemetery, after the simple commitment by the minister, the Pioneers conducted their symbolic and very impressive service, the wording of which certainly does great credit to the order, and to the facts of experience.

The sudden passing of our brother Diebold is another reminder to all of the brevity and uncertainty of this life. The large number in attendance at his funeral was a worthy mark of respect for a very likeable man.

The beautiful floral offerings on the casket were from the Holbrook Dredge Company. W. D. McLeod and Myers Samuelson.

Pall-bearers were: W. D. McLeod, S. Holmes, J. Fletcher, Pete Lenez, G. W. LeBlanc, J. Moskeland.

Obituary for Frank E. Diebold
Son of G. F. and Katharina Fredericka [Ruthardt] Diebold

From The Marion Weekly Star Newspaper
Saturday, April 24, 1909

FRANK E. DIEBOLD
DIES VERY SUDDENLY

Death Comes at His Home in Tacoma, Washington

News of the sudden death of Frank Edward Diebold, a former Marion resident, at Tacoma, Washington, was received here by local relatives Thursday morning. The cause of his death is unknown.

Mr. Diebold was thirty-five years of age. He left Marion, eleven years ago, for the Klondike in company with Jacob Diebold, a brother, and Louis Brigel. After prospecting for several years, Mr. Diebold went to California, where he married, and later went to Tacoma. He is a steam shovel engineer and was formerly employed by the Marion Steam Shovel Company. He is survived by three sisters and four brothers, as follows:

Mrs. Joseph B. Schneider, Jr., and Mrs. William Ballentine of this city; Mrs. Louis Fies, of Portland, Oregon; Fred E. Diebold, now operating a steam shovel in Cuba; Jacob Diebold, who is still in the Klondike; William Diebold, of Los Angeles, California and Charles Diebold, of Marion

Obituary for Emma Diebold Ballentine
(daughter of G. Friederich & Katharina Fredericka (Ruthardt) Diebold)

[Emma's Grave Stone]   [William Ballantine's Grave Stone]

From the Marion Star Newspaper May 23, 1921

MRS. BALLENTINE IS
HEART DISEASE VICTIM

Died While Seated on Porch
Tuesday Afternoon.
WOULD HAVE BEEN FIFTY-SEVEN TODAY

Died -- This City and Is Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Diebold

Mrs. William Ballentine died Tuesday afternoon at 5 p.m. of heart trouble... Had she lived until today, Mrs. Ballentine would have been fifty-seven years of age. She was born in this city May 25, 1864, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Diebold, and was married to Mr. Ballentine April 21, 1887. Her husband and three children, Arthur, who resides at home; Mrs. Earl Wilson, of the Cowan apartments, and Warren, at home, survive. Mrs. Ballentine also leaves a sister, Mrs. Joseph Schneider, of South Prospect Street, and two brothers, Fred Diebold, of Jamacia and Jacob Diebold, of Klondike.

Mrs. Ballentine was a woman of a lovely character and her many acts of kindness and thoughtfulness of others won her much admiration. During the World War, she was very active in the Red Cross, working with the Southside Division. She was a member of the Salem Evangelical church and the Harmonie Society of that church and was affiliated with Canby Lodge, No. 152, Pythian Sisters.

Obituaries for
John Philipp Diebold
(Son of Georg Friedrich & Margaretha Fiess Diebold)

From the Marion Daily Star Newspaper, January 4, 1882

Mr. John Diebold died this afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the National House, of which hotel he was proprietor.  He was up town attending to business on Saturday evening, and was taken ill Sunday morning at 9 o'clock.

From the Marion Daily Star Newspaper, January 5, 1882

DEATH OF JOHN DIEBOLD

One of Marion's Most Valuable and Enterprising Citizens --- "He Has Gone and We Will Miss Him."

John Diebold, proprietor of the National House, this city, who departed this life yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, was one of our most industrious, active and enterprising citizens.  He leaves a kind wife, a dutiful son, three loving daughters and many kind friends to mourn his departure.

Deceased was born in Ellmendingen, Pfordsheim Baden, December 7th, 1829; he was married to Margaret May, May 1st, 1852, and in June 1854 they, in company with their parents and others to the number of thirty two, came to this country.  He came straight to Marion, and has ever since resided here.   During his life in Marion, he has done much, even more than his share to build up and improve the interests of our little city; his whole sole and ambition was to do good in the way of enterprise; he was the poor man's friend, always ready to extend a helping hand; he was a member of the Council, and was always on hand to do duty financially, when necessary, he said, "my money was made here and here I will spend it."  He will be missed by all his friends, of which there are no small number.

Mr. Diebold was on the streets last Saturday evening, appearing in the best of health, and Sunday morning he was attending to his duties until about 9'oclock, when he complained of not being well.   On Monday, Dr. Sweney was called and pronounced the disease  typhoid fever.   He remained sick three and a half days when death relieved him.

The funeral will take place tomorrow from the National House at 2 o'clock p.m.  Rev. Reif will officiate in the German language, and Rev. S. D. Bates in the English.  The remains will be placed in the cemetery vault.

From the Marion Daily Star Newspaper, January 5, 1882

Christian May, of Randolph County, Ind., a brother of Mrs. John Diebold, arrived in the city this morning to attend the funeral of Mr. John Diebold tomorrow.

Wm. Shumacher, wife and daughter, son-in-law of John Diebold, deceased, arrived from Columbus yesterday afternoon only in time to see their father depart this life.

News article about the National House from The Marion Daily Star Newspaper
Published February 11, 1881

A Peep Into the Business Port in Our City

Going north on the east side of East street we come to the National House, kept by mine hoste John Diebold.  This place is large and extensive; the hotel is three stories high, with a fine mansard roof, and under this hotel are splendid wine cellars.  On the lot are ice houses, fountains of living water put in action by forced wind pumps, summer gardens, fine walks, lawns dotted with shade and fruit trees, fine plants, shrubbery, etc.; feed and sale barns, acres that produce fine vegetables in their season, and in fact, everything in and about the place arranged the most convenient.  This is now the great key to an immense fortune, and Mr. Diebold is just the enterprising man to work it out.

Obituary for Eliza [Benzler] Diebold
(Wife of John Diebold, son of John Philipp Diebold & Margaret Mai)

From "The Marion Star Newspaper", Marion, Ohio, Wednesday, September 24, 1947

MRS. ELIZA DIEBOLD CLAIMED BY DEATH
___________

Lifelong Resident of County
Passes Away at 86
______________

Mrs. Eliza Diebold, 86, a resident of 190 Curley avenue, died in City hospital at 3 p.m. Tuesday.  She  had been ill five years, and on May 10 she suffered a hip fracture in a fall at home, from which she never recovered.

Born Dec 27, 1860, in Marion county, she was a daughter of Jacob and Christenia Fox Benzler, the father a native of Germany and the mother of Marion county.  In December, 1883, she married John Diebold in Marion.  He preceded her in death Feb. 2, 1889.   Mrs. Diebold was a member of Salem Evangelical and Reformed church and of Harmonie circle of the church.

Surviving are a grandson John  F. Smith of Virginia avenue, and a great-grandson, James C.Smith.  She made her home with a niece, Mrs. Edna Berringer of the Gurley avenue address, following the death of her daughter, mrs. Estella Smith, about four years ago.  She was last of a family of nine children.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Shaffner-Denzer funeral home on East Center street by Rev. Emil C. Klutey, pastor of Salem Church.

Obituary for Friedrich Kroft Mai
(Father of Margaret Mai Diebold, wife of John Philipp Diebold)

[Grave Stone]

From "Marion Daily Star" Newspaper
April 3, 1882

Death of Old Father May

Mr. Kraft May, died at his late residence on South East Street, last evening, in the 82d year of his age. Deceased was born in Baden, Germany, (the same place as his son-in-law, Mr. John Diebold, deceased.) January 14th, 1801. He came to America in company with a number of others in 1854, since which time he has resided with his daughter, Mrs. John Diebold. He was a kind and loving father and much respected citizen. The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning from the Luthern Church and the remains will be placed in the Diebold lot in the Marion Cemetery.

Obituary for Rose Diebold Shoemaker
(daughter of John and Margaret Mai Diebold)

From 'The Marion Star' Newspaper (Marion, Ohio)
Wednesday, July 5 , 1944

MRS. SHOEMAKER CLAIMED BY DEATH
Widow of Wm. A. Shoemaker
Dies After Long Illness.

Mrs. Rose Shoemaker, 89, widow of William A. Shoemaker, of 426 1/2 South State Street, died at 1:30 a.m. today in the City hospital following an illness of several months.

A native if Indiana where she was born January 8, 1855, she spent her early life in Marion. Her parents, John and Margaret Mai Diebold, came to this country from Baden, Germany in the summer of 1854.

Following their marriage in 1878, Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker lived in Columbus until the formers death in 1922, after which Mrs. Shoemaker went to Atlanta, GA to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Bertha Helbig. She returned to Marion following the death of her daughter three years ago.

Mrs. Shoemaker is survived by a sister, Miss Clara Diebold of South State Street, two nieces, Mrs. James C. Woods of 295 Lafayette Street and Mrs. Clifford M. Howser of 346 Lafayette Street, and three grand-nephews. John F. Smith of Virginia Avenue, George A. Howser of South Vine Street and Staff Sgt. James C. Woods Jr., stationed with the armed forces at Curacao, Netherlands, West Indies.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Schaffner-Denzer funeral home on East Center Street. Rev. Howard L. Olewiler, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of which Mrs. Shoemaker was a member, will officiate and burial will be made in the Marion Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10:30 a.m. Thursday until the funeral hour.

State of Ohio Death Certificate for Rose Diebold Shoemaker

Reg. Dist. No. 811
Primary Reg. Dist. No. 8369
Place of Death:  Marion, Ohio
Name of hospital or institution:  Marion City Hospital
Full Name:  Rose Shoemaker
Sex:  F
Color or Race:  Wh.
Widow
Birth date of deceased:  January 8, 1855
Birthplace:  Indiana
Father's Name:  John Diebold
Birthplace of Father:  Germany
Mother's Name:  Margaret Mai
Birthplace of Mother:  Germany
Informant's signature:  Clara M. Diebold, 426 S. State St., Marion, Ohio
Burial Date:  July 7, 1944
Place:  Marion Cemetery
Name of Embalmer:  Harold Denzer, Lic. No. 3053
Funeral Director:  Harold Denzer, Lic. No. 554
Address:  Marion, Ohio
Usual Residence of Deceased:  Marion, Marion Co., Ohio
Date of Death:  July 5, 1944, 1:30 a.m.
Cause of Death:  Uremia, Chr. Intestinal Nephertis
Other Conditions:  Cerebal Apopoxly, 10 yrs.

Obituary for Margaret [Mai] Diebold
From The Marion Daily Star Newspaper, Tuesday, November 28, 1911

MARGARET DIEBOLD DIES THIS MORNING
She Suffers from an Attack of the Grip

WHICH ENDS WITH A STROKE OF PARALYSIS

Not Considered in a Serious Condition Till Sunday
-- A Good Woman and Loving Mother Gone --
The Funeral Will be Held at the Late Home Friday Afternoon

Mrs. Margaret Diebold, aged eight-one years, widow of the late John Diebold, who died about twenty-nine years ago, passed away at her home at South State Street, about 7 o'clock this morning.  A week ago today she contracted a heavy cold which settled into grip, but her condition was not considered serious until Sunday night.  Early this morning she suffered a stroke of paralysis, dying shortly afterwards.  Prior to her last illness she had enjoyed very good health for one of her advanced years, and was quite active in her daily life.

Mrs. Diebold and her husband were natives of Baden, Germany.  Mrs. Diebold was born in that county August 21, 1830, and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Croft Mai.  She was married to Mr. Diebold, May 1, 1853, and came with her husband to this county a year later.  They settled in Marion, and with the exception of one year spend in Indiana, always resided in the home in which they departed this life.

To this union were born four children, Rosa, wife of William A. Shoemaker, of Columbus, John, who died about twenty-two years ago; Louise, the wife of George Krause, of South State Street and Clara Diebold, who resides at the family residence.  She also leaves four granddaughters, one great-grandson and two brothers, Christian and Philip Mai of Portland, Indiana.

Amid her family circle, the deceased spent the happiest days of her life, and not only as a mother, but also as a friend she was loved by all who knew her.  She took a great interest in her home life, and was a very good woman.

The funeral will be held from the late residence, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. C. J. Keppel, of the Salem Evangelical church, assisted by Rev. G. M. Rourke of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating.  The remains will be interred in the Marion Cemetery.

Wedding Article  for Joseph Schneider and Miss Nettie Diebold
(daughter of G. Friederich & Katharina Fredericka (Ruthardt) Diebold)

from "The Marion Daily Star, Thursday, June 13, 1895

IN BRIDAL ARRAY

TWO HAPPY YOUNG PEOPLE JOINED IN MATRIMONY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

---------------------

The Nuptials of Mr. Joseph Schneider and Miss Nettie Diebold Celebrated at the Home of the Bride's Mother in the Presence of Large Number of Guests

A more joyous occasion than that of the celebration of the nuptials of Mr. Joseph Schneider and Miss Nettie Diebold Wednesday night could not have been imagined and a prettier home wedding could not have been arranged.

The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Diebold, on south State street at 8 o'clock.  At that hour the comfortable and pleasant interior on the Diebold home was well filled with guests to witness the solemnization of the wedding service of the German Protestant Evangelical church.  In a nook or corner of the parlor was arranged a bank of palms and hydrangeas, while the remaining decorations were of white similax in every compartment of the house.  Just in front of the floral bank was spread a rug of bridal white and here the wedding parties took their places.

The wedding march was played by Master Clifford Fies, a nephew of the bride while Master Arthur Ballantine bore the basket of silver which contained the wedding ring and little Miss Olivene Fies carried the bride's flowers.  The bride appeared beautiful in a robe of white albatross trimmed with lace.  With slow and measured step the party proceeded until they had formed for the service when Rev. Bischop, pastor of the German Protestant Evangelical church pronounced the ceremony that made them one and then friends proceeded to offer congratulations.

After an hour had been spent in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Schneider and viewing the large number of costly presents, the guests were all seated to a delightful wedding feast spread through the house and the brilliantly lighted lawn.

Of the bridal couple little need be said.  They are both well known here.  Miss Diebold has spent her life in Marion and has won innumerable friends who will join in wishing her the happiest of life's gifts.  Mr. Schneider was for a long time connected with the furniture and undertaking establishment of ?rame & Belcher, but at present is employed by the American Express company, with headquarters at Canton, Ohio.  He too has a wide circle of acquaintances to join with those of the bride in well wishes.

Mr. and Mrs. Schneider will remain here for a few days after which they will go to Canton, where they will make their future home.

Obituary for Wilhelmina Jeanetta Schneider
(son of G. Friederich & Katharina Fredericka (Ruthardt) Diebold)

(From 'The Marion Star' Newspaper, Marion, Ohio Wednesday, August 23, 1933)

MRS. J. B. SCHNEIDER DIES AT HOME HERE

Claimed by Death After Illness of Two Weeks;

Rites Saturday

Mrs. Wilhelmina Jeannetta Schneider, 64, wife of J. B. Schneider of 369 South Prospect street, died today at 2:15 a.m. of diabetes at her home.  She had been ill two weeks.

Mrs. Schneider was born July 10, 1869, in Marion and was the last of a family of eight children born to Frederick and Fredericka Ruthardt Diebold, natives of Germany.  Her marriage to Mr. Schneider took place in Marion, June 12, 1895.  She was a member of Salem Evangelical church where she was affiliated with Harmonie society and the Home department of the Sunday school.  She also was a member of Lydia Chapter No. 53 Order of Eastern Star.

Surviving her with the husband are one daughter, Mrs. Harry Mathias of 369 1/2 South Prospect Street and two grandsons, Donald Eugene and Billy Joe Mathias.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the home, Rev. H.C. Abrens, pastor of Salem Evangelical church, officiating.  Friends may call at the home after 8 tonight.

State of Ohio Death Certificate for Whilamena Jeanetta Diebold Schneider

Name: Whilamena Jeanetta Schneider
Death date: 28 Aug 1933
Death place: Marion, Marion, Ohio
Birthdate: 10 Jul 1869
Estimated birth year:
Birthplace: Marion, Ohio
Age at death: 64 years 1 month 13 days
Gender: Female
Marital status: Married
Race or color: Caucasian
Street address: 369 So.Prospect
Occupation: Housewife
Burial date: 26 Aug 1933
Burial place: Marion, Ohio
Spouse's name: J. B. Schneider
Father's name: Frederick Deibold
Father's birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Fredericka Rhuthardt
Mother's birthplace: Germany
Reference number: fn 46864
Reg. Dist. 811
File No. 46864
Primary Reg. Dist. 8369
Reg. Dist. 265
 

Obituary for William R. Diebold
(son of G. Friederich & Katharina Fredericka (Ruthardt) Diebold)

(From 'The Marion Daily Star' Newspaper, Marion, Ohio Wednesday, July 5, 1911)

WILLIAM R. DIEBOLD DIES IN CALIFORNIA

Death is the Result of a Lingering Illness

LEAVES A WIDOW AND ONE DAUGHTER

Mr. Diebold Is a Veteran of the Spanish-American War and Sees Hard Service in the Philippine Islands ---- Three Sisters and Three Brothers Living --- The Funeral

Word was received here, Tuesday, announcing the death of William R. Diebold, which occurred at his home in Los Angeles, California, Monday evening at 5 o'clock. Death was due to tuberculosis, but not until lately did the victim show signs of the disease, which he contracted while a member of A Company, of the Nebraska volunteers, with which company he enlisted and fought in the Spanish-American War. His company was one of the first in the conflict and was stationed in the Philippine Islands.

The deceased was born and raised in this city and is very well known here. When he felt the effects of illness about nine years ago, he moved to California, going into the grocery business at the place a short time later. For a time, his condition was bettered, but the disease had gained too firm a hold on him and death conquered. Mr. Diebold would have been thirty-five years of age next December.

The deceased is survived by a widow and one daughter, aged seven years.

Three sisters and three brothers also survive. They are Mrs. William Ballentine, Mrs. Joseph Schneider and Charles Diebold, of this city; Mrs. Louis Fies, of Portland, Oregon; Fred Diebold, of Shelton, Cuba and Jacob Diebold of Alaska. As no word has been received regarding the arrangements for the funeral, it is thought probable that the remains will be buried in Los. Angeles.

Obituary for Louise E. [Diebold] Krause
Daughter of John & Margaret (Mai) Diebold)

From 'The Marion Star' Newspaper, Marion, Ohio
Tuesday, April 5, 1927

LAST RITES HELD FOR MRS. LOUISE E. KRAUSE

Funeral services for Mrs. Louise E. Krause, who died Sunday morning at her home, 244 S State-st, were held there at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.  Services were in charge of Rev. Raymond Smiley, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, and burial was Marion Cemetery.

Mrs. William Shoemaker of Atlanta, Ga., a sister of Mrs. Krause was there for the funeral.

Article for George Krause's Funeral
(Husband of Louisa Diebold, daughter of John & Margaret (Mai) Diebold)

From 'The Marion Star' Newspaper, Marion, Ohio
Tuesday, September 15, 1925

TEMPLARS TO BE ESCORTS AT GEO. KRAUSE FUNERAL

Marion Commandery, 36, Knights Templars, will act as escort at the funeral of George Krause, 70, who died of heart disease Sunday night at his home, 244 S. State St., it was announced today.

A representative of the Scioto Consistory, Columbus, of which Mr. Krause was a member will be present.

Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home in charge of Marion Lodge 70, F&AM. Burial will be made in Marion Cemetery.

Obituary for Guy Preston Moore, Jr.
From: The Richwood Gazette, July 1, 1954

Guy Preston Moore Jr, 37, blind pianist, a native of Marion County, died at 12:15 a.m., Monday in Marion City hospital, following a two week illness. He formerly resided with his parents here and while in Richwood, was presented a seeing-eye dog by the local Lions Club.

He resided in Lima where he worked as an organist and piano tuner for the Strouse Music Store and was also employed at the Rollerena there. Before that he was employed at Harden's Music Store and the Hi-Way Rollarena in Marion.

Born April 13, 1927, he was a son of Guy P. and Helen Debolt Moore. He received his training in his occupation at the Ohio School for the Blind at Columbus. Oct 26, last year, at Richmond, Ind. he married Frieda Pickens.

Surviving is the widow, his parents in Richwood, three brothers and a sister, Robert and Kenneth of Marion; Francis of Richwood and Mrs. Clara Louise Corwin of Marion, and three half-brothers and a half-sister, William Smith, in Marion; Charles Smith of Akron and Donald Smith of Westfield and Mrs. Virginia Miller, of Mansfield.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the M. H. Gunder Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was made in Chapel Heights Memory Gardens in that city.

Ruthardt Monument in Marion Cemetery, Marion, OH

Obituary for Christoph Frederich Ruthardt

(Father of my gg-grandmother Katharina Fredericka (Ruthardt) Diebold)

[Christoph's Grave Stone]

Obituary from The Marion Star Newspaper, Marion, OH,
September 9, 1882

DIED -- RUTHARDT -- Yesterday morning  Mr. C. F. Ruthardt at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Fred Diebold, on South Main Street, after a lingering illness.

Deceased was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, February 11th, 1802 and died in Marion, Ohio September 8th, 1882, making his age 79 years, 5 months and 8 days.  He landed in America in 1854 and came to Marion in 1855, where he has ever since resided.  His wife preceded him last February.   They celebrated their golden wedding some two years ago.  He was a much respected man and a true citizen.  The funeral services will take place tomorrow from the German Lutheran Church at 10 a.m.

Obituary for Catherine Ruthardt
(Catherine Blaich, wife of Johann Jacob Ruthardt, son of Christoph Frederich Ruthardt)

[Grave Stone]

Obituary from The Marion Star Newspaper, Marion, OH, January 8, 1903

DIES AT HER HOME ON BELLEFONTAINE AVENUE WEDNESDAY

AFTER AN ILLNESS OF SIX MONTHS OF CANCER

She Is Survived by Two Daughters and Two Brothers --- The Funeral Will Be Held at the Lutheran Church Saturday Afternoon at 1:30 O'Clock, Rev. Steilhorn, Officiating.

Mrs. Anna Catherine Ruthardt died at her home No. 362 Bellefontaine Avenue, Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.  Mrs. Ruthardt had been a suffer from cancer for the past six months, but was never obliged to take her bed until the day of her death.  The immediate cause of death is given as sepsis.

The deceased was one of the best known residents of Marion.  She was born in Wurtenburg, Germany, March 17, 1834.   In 1852 she came to this country, landing in New York, and was married there in December, 1856.  Her husband, Jacob Ruthardt, died in 1864, at the age of thirty-three years, after they had come to this city.

Of four children, there are but two daughters surviving, Mrs. H. G. Sutter of Galion and Miss Louise Ruthardt of this city.  Two sons died in infancy.  Two brothers also mourn her death.  One is the Rev. John Blaich, who spend many years in India as a missionary, and Mr. Jacob Blaich of this city.

The deceased was sixty-nine years, two months and ten days of age.  She had lived in the house where she died for the past twenty-seven years.

Mrs. Ruthardt was known as a good woman, fond of her home and her home surroundings.  She was neighborly and much beloved.

The funeral services will be conducted from the Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. E. F. W. Stellhorn, officiating.

Mrs. Ruthardt's Will
From the Marion Star Newspaper, January 20, 1903

The will of Catherine Ruthardt was admitted to probate and record this afternoon.  The will provides that Miss Louise Ruthardt shall receive $1,000. in money, a piano and some other personal property, the remainder of the estate to be divided equally between Mrs. Ruthard's daughters Louise and Mrs. Minnie Sutter.  Jacob Blaich is named as the executor.

RUTHARD BLOCK CHANGES HANDS
From the Marion Star Newspaper, July 30, 1907

Henry and Mitchell Strelitz Buy the Property.

The Ruthard block on south Main Street, occupied by the Schneider shoe store and Bausinger's saloon, was sold, Monday, to Henry and Mitchell Strelitz for $19,250.  The sale was effected by Bryant & Stoll with the heirs, Mrs. Minnie Sutter and Louiza K. Ruthardt, both of Newark.

Death Certificate for Louise Ruthardt

 State of Ohio Death Certificate

Reg. Dist. No. 8118
Primary Reg. Dist. No. Blank
State File No. 1669
Register's No. 19
Place of Death:  13504 Graham Rd., East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Full Name:  Louise Ruthardt
SSN:  None
Sex:  Female
Color or Rate:  White
Single
Birth date of deceased:  June 23, 1858
Age:  88 years, 6 months, 22 days
Birthplace:  New York, N.Y.
Usual Occupation:  Retired
Father's Name:  Jack Ruthardt
Birthplace:  Germany
Mother's Maiden Name:  Katherine Blaich
Birthplace:  Germany
Informant:  Walter H. Sutter
Address:  13707 Sixth Ave
Burial, cremation, or other:  Jan. 18, 1947
Place:  Marion Cemetery, Marion, Ohio
Name of Embalmer:  Hazel Wernke, License No. 2799A
Name of Funeral Director:  Albert E. Lord, Lic. No. 1099
13633 Euclid Ave.
Usual Residence of Deceased:  13504 Graham Rd., East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio
Date of death:  Jan. 15,, 1947, 3:00 a.m.
Immediate cause of death:  Myositis (?); 6 months
Due to:  Carcinoma of breath, 4 yrs.
Due to:  Nephritis Metastasis, 1 yr.
Signature:  James Warner, M.D,
Address:  9400 Euclid Ave.
Date Signed:  1/17/47

Louisa Ruthardt Olpp

Wife of Charles F. Olpp
Daughter of Christoph Frederich Ruthardt & Catharina Margareth Reisch 
Sister to my great-great Grandmother Katharina Fredericka Ruthardt Diebold

News Clips from 'The Marion Daily Star Newspaper, Marion, Ohio
 

1881-July-3

Mrs. Olpp and two daughters, of New York, arrived this week for a few months visit with her father and sister, Mr. Ruthardt and Mrs. Fred Diebold.

1882-Sep-18

C. W. Olpp, who has been in Marion for some eight days, returned to his home in New York this evening, via Cleveland.

Mrs. Ruthardt and Mrs. Fred Diebold left last night for New York City to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Olpp.

Obituaries for Charles F. Olpp
from New York City, New York Newspapers

Son of Charles F. Olpp & Louisa Ruthardt
Louisa, daughter of Christoph Frederich Ruthardt & Catharina Margareth Reisch 
Louisa, sister to my great-great Grandmother Katharina Fredericka Ruthardt Diebold

My German family ancestors that moved to Marion, Ohio sources are from: FHL film records received from Lineages; Allen L. Potts, Germans to Marion County, Ohio, (Heritage Books, Inc.); Heritage Pursuit Allen Potts'  Website; Census Records; cemetery records; obituaries and news clippings  from The Marion Star Newspaper; death certificates for Charles Diebold, Pearl Looker Diebold Strouse, Helen Diebold Smith Moore; from my Uncle Bill and cousins, and the book History of Marion County, OH.

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