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Ernest Maxwell Farnham was born on 25 April 1933. He died on 7 April 1995.

Gladys Persinger was born on 15 January 1901 in Courtland, Republic Co., KS.¹ She married Chester O. Fouch. She died on 3 February 1983 in Winfield, Cowley Co., KS.

She was buried in February 1982 in Longton Cemetery, Longton, Elk Co., KS, Findagrave #89951527. Findagrave #89951527.

Clyde Persinger was born about 1904 in Kansas.¹

William Orval Bragg was born on 20 November 1902 in Guernsey Co., OH.¹ He married Eileen Augusta Armbruster daughter of Fred Armbruster and Mary Teufel, about 1934.² William Orval Bragg died in April 1973 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

Hazel D. Bragg was born about 1905 in Guernsey Co., OH.²

Edith M. Bragg was born about June 1908 in Guernsey Co., OH.²

James H. Persinger was born on 4 March 1850 in Botetourt or Greenbrier Co., Virginia. He married Mary Ann Hall on 18 April 1874 in Belleville, Republic Co., KS. He died on 1 January 1936 in Republic Co., KS.

James H. Persinger lived in 1880 in White Rock Twp., Republic Co., KS.

John Henry Persinger was born in 1807 in Botetourt Co., VA. He married Nancy Carnes on 19 December 1833 in Botetourt Co., VA. He died on 5 November 1871 in Republic Co., KS.

Note: Sometime between 1850 and 1860 John Henry and Nancy moved their family to Sullivan County, Tennessee. While there, they had 2 or 3 more children. When the Civil War broke out, Sullivan county was mostly pro-slavery. Several of the Persinger boys fought for the Union. One was killed. Not long after the end of the war, 3 or 4 of the boys homesteaded land in Republic County, Kansas. John Henry, Nancy, and the rest of the 11 or 12 kids and families all moved to Republic County. John Henry died shortly after the move.

The name Persinger is Americanized for the Swiss name Berdschinger (sp). One Jacob Berdschinger boarded the ship Mercury in Europe. When the ship landed in 1736 in Philadelpia, Jacob "Perdschinger" was sworn to the Oath of Allegiance. Jacob Perdschinger was later found living in Virginia. Sometime between 1850 and 1860 John Henry and Nancy moved their family to Sullivan County, Tennessee. While there, they had 2 or 3 more children. When the Civil War broke out, Sullivan county was mostly pro-slavery. Several of the Persinger boys fought for the Union. One was killed. Not long after the end of the war, 3 or 4 of the boys homesteaded land in Republic County, Kansas. John Henry, Nancy, and the rest of the 11 or 12 kids and families all moved to Republic County. John Henry died shortly after the move.

The name Persinger is Americanized for the Swiss name Berdschinger (sp). One Jacob Berdschinger boarded the ship Mercury in Europe. When the ship landed in 1736 in Philadelpia, Jacob "Perdschinger" was sworn to the Oath of Allegiance. Jacob Perdschinger was later found living in Virginia.

Nancy Carnes was born in Botetourt Co., VA. She married John Henry Persinger son of Andrew Persinger, Sr., and Martha Rebecca Terry, on 19 December 1833 in Botetourt Co., VA. Nancy Carnes died in Republic Co., KS.

Edward Kinsler Starr was born in July 1856 in Wisconsin.

Edward Kinsler Starr lived in 1930 in Baker City, Baker Co., OR.

Mary Ann Hall was born on 18 August 1849 in Morrow Co., OH, Both parents born Ohio, per 1880 census info. Both parents born Ohio, per 1880 census info. She married James H. Persinger son of John Henry Persinger and Nancy Carnes, on 18 April 1874 in Belleville, Republic Co., KS. Mary Ann Hall died on 22 April 1913 in White Rock, Republic Co., KS.

Annie Persinger was born on 11 June 1868 in Daviess Co., MO. She died on 10 March 1925 in Rooks Co., KS.

John M. Jeffery was born in February 1883 in Guernsey Co. (probably), OH.^1,2

Bessie A. Jeffery was born in February 1895 in Guernsey Co. (probably), OH.^1,2

Leana Jeffery was born in October 1899 in Guernsey Co. (probably), OH.^1,2

Maggie was born in August 1877 in Iowa Father born Pennsylvania, mother born Ohio, per 1900 census info. Father born Pennsylvania, mother born Ohio, per 1900 census info.¹ She married Henry A. Addy son of George Addy and Sarah Surrilda Cornelius, about 1893 in Benton Co. (probably), IA, According to the 1900 census info, 2 children had died before the census, leaving 3 living at that time. According to the 1900 census info, 2 children had died before the census, leaving 3 living at that time.²

Clarence F. Addy was born in February 1896 in Benton Co., IA.¹

Mabel A. Addy was born in December 1898 in Benton Co., IA.¹

{ Baby } Addy was born in April 1900 in Benton Co., IA.¹

Mattie A. was born in June 1872 in Iowa Both parents born Canada, per 1900 census, Linn County, Iowa. Both parents born Canada, per 1900 census, Linn County, Iowa. She married Christopher G. Addy son of George Addy and Sarah Surrilda Cornelius, about 1898, No children born as of 1910 census. No children born as of 1910 census.

Sarah M. was born in May 1868 in Illinois Father born Indiana, mother born South Carolina, per 1900 census info. Father born Indiana, mother born South Carolina, per 1900 census info. She married George Edward Addy son of George Addy and Sarah Surrilda Cornelius, in 1895.

Ralph E. Addy was born in August 1896 in Benton Co., IA.

Earle D. Addy was born in November 1898 in Benton Co., IA.

Howard W. Younkin was born on 12 January 1894. He married Tessa Myrtle Green daughter of Henry Green and Sarah Jane Murphy, on 14 October 1914 in Pickaway Co., OH. Howard W. Younkin died on 26 June 1964 in Pickaway Co., OH, Obituary:
Howard Younkin, age 70, Commercial Point, Friday. Survived by daughters, Gladys West and Marjorie Wilson, both of Ashville; Lola Faye Mumaw, Columbus; sons, Floyd and Carl, both of Columbus; Russell of Orient, Ohio; brothers, Fred, Ashville; Everett, Dayton; sister, Edith Mithoff. Columbus; 16 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Service will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. from the Bastian Funeral Home, Ashville, Rev. Carl Groff officiating. Interment, Harrison Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

. Obituary:
Howard Younkin, age 70, Commercial Point, Friday. Survived by daughters, Gladys West and Marjorie Wilson, both of Ashville; Lola Faye Mumaw, Columbus; sons, Floyd and Carl, both of Columbus; Russell of Orient, Ohio; brothers, Fred, Ashville; Everett, Dayton; sister, Edith Mithoff. Columbus; 16 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Service will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. from the Bastian Funeral Home, Ashville, Rev. Carl Groff officiating. Interment, Harrison Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. He was buried in June 1964 in Harrison Twp. Cemetery, South Bloomfield, Pickaway Co., OH.

Gladys Younkin was born on 26 April 1915 in Pickaway Co., OH. She married Kelley Lou West son of Harley West and Hazel Robbins, on 23 January 1937. Gladys Younkin died on 18 August 2001 in Pickaway Co., OH.

Floyd Younkin was born on 16 December 1916 in Pickaway Co., OH. He married Mary Irene Pontius on 7 September 1940. He died on 20 July 1997 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary:
Floyd Edwin Younkin, age 80, of Columbus died Sunday, July 20, 1997 after a lengthy illness. President of Greenlawn Realty Company and founder of Greenlawn Mobile Home Sales and Park, Greenlawn R.V. Center, Scarlett Manor, Rose Hill Terrace and Enchanted Acres Communities, all of Columbus, Ohio. Preceeded in death by parents Howard and Tessa Younkin, brother, Carl F. Younkin; deeply missed by his loving and adoring family; wife of 56 years, Mary Irene, son, Ronald P. (Linda) Younkin; daughters Janice (Robert) Benjamin and Scarlett (Dr. Thomas) Ebenhack; nephews, Jerry (June) Dunkle and Michael (Cathy) Dunkle; niece, Marlene (William) Heitman; brother Russell F. (Nancy) Younkin of Orient; sisters Gladys West. Marjorie (Harold) Wilson of Ashville, Lola Faye (Charles) Mumaw of Columbus, OH; sister-in-law, Phyllis Younkin of Walnut Creek, CA and much beloved nephews, nieces and their children; 9 grandchildren, Ronald L., Brian and Brett Younkin, Shari Wright, Wendy Hamler, Robert and Raymond (Rayme) Benjamin, Thomas Jason (T.J.) and Wesley Ebenhack; 5 great grandchildren, Ashleigh, Benjamin, Schuyler and Nicholas Wright , Blake Hamler, great nieces and nephews, J.L. Dunkle, Brenda Eberhard, Michele Skelly, Todd Dunkle, Teresa Dunkle, Mike and Mark Manson, Susie Long and their children Nathen Dunkle, Jessica Skelly, Mike and Macy Manson and Jared L ong. He was founder of the now Dycom Industries, Inc. of West Palm Beach, Fl. He was a recognized Mobile Home Park developer in Ohio and Florida. He was i nducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982 by the National R.V. Mobile Home and Park Developers Association. He was a member of the Ohio State University Presidents Club. 50 year member of West Gate Lodge #623 F & AM, 50 year member of the Alladin Temple Shrine, 50 year Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, 25 year member of the Downtown Columbus Rotary Club and Rotarian Paul Harris Fellow. He served as president of the Central Ohio Mobile Home Association, President of Ohio Mobile Home Association and National Dealers Board. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Schoedinger East Chapel, 5360 E. Livingston Ave. Masonic Service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Chapel Rev. Michael Watson and Rev. W illiam Snyder officiating. Interment Forest Cemetery, Circleville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shriners Hospital for Children Alladin Mosque, 3850 Steltzer Rd., Columbus, OH 43219, in his memory.

. Obituary:
Floyd Edwin Younkin, age 80, of Columbus died Sunday, July 20, 1997 after a lengthy illness. President of Greenlawn Realty Company and founder of Greenlawn Mobile Home Sales and Park, Greenlawn R.V. Center, Scarlett Manor, Rose Hill Terrace and Enchanted Acres Communities, all of Columbus, Ohio. Preceeded in death by parents Howard and Tessa Younkin, brother, Carl F. Younkin; deeply missed by his loving and adoring family; wife of 56 years, Mary Irene, son, Ronald P. (Linda) Younkin; daughters Janice (Robert) Benjamin and Scarlett (Dr. Thomas) Ebenhack; nephews, Jerry (June) Dunkle and Michael (Cathy) Dunkle; niece, Marlene (William) Heitman; brother Russell F. (Nancy) Younkin of Orient; sisters Gladys West. Marjorie (Harold) Wilson of Ashville, Lola Faye (Charles) Mumaw of Columbus, OH; sister-in-law, Phyllis Younkin of Walnut Creek, CA and much beloved nephews, nieces and their children; 9 grandchildren, Ronald L., Brian and Brett Younkin, Shari Wright, Wendy Hamler, Robert and Raymond (Rayme) Benjamin, Thomas Jason (T.J.) and Wesley Ebenhack; 5 great grandchildren, Ashleigh, Benjamin, Schuyler and Nicholas Wright , Blake Hamler, great nieces and nephews, J.L. Dunkle, Brenda Eberhard, Michele Skelly, Todd Dunkle, Teresa Dunkle, Mike and Mark Manson, Susie Long and their children Nathen Dunkle, Jessica Skelly, Mike and Macy Manson and Jared L ong. He was founder of the now Dycom Industries, Inc. of West Palm Beach, Fl. He was a recognized Mobile Home Park developer in Ohio and Florida. He was i nducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982 by the National R.V. Mobile Home and Park Developers Association. He was a member of the Ohio State University Presidents Club. 50 year member of West Gate Lodge #623 F & AM, 50 year member of the Alladin Temple Shrine, 50 year Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, 25 year member of the Downtown Columbus Rotary Club and Rotarian Paul Harris Fellow. He served as president of the Central Ohio Mobile Home Association, President of Ohio Mobile Home Association and National Dealers Board. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Schoedinger East Chapel, 5360 E. Livingston Ave. Masonic Service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Chapel Rev. Michael Watson and Rev. W illiam Snyder officiating. Interment Forest Cemetery, Circleville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shriners Hospital for Children Alladin Mosque, 3850 Steltzer Rd., Columbus, OH 43219, in his memory.

Carl Younkin was born on 22 January 1919 in Pickaway Co., OH. He married Phyllis Valentine on 19 June 1940 in Louisa, Lawrence Co., KY. He died on 29 January 1977 Obituary:
Carl Frederick Younkin, age 58, of 71 S. Broadleigh Rd. Saturday. A contractor and Real Estate Salesman associated with Larry Wade Realtors. Member and Trustee Brookwood Presbyterian Church. Veteran of WWII. Survived by wife, M. Phyllis; 1 son, Dave of Englewood, Ohio; 1 daughter Mrs. Dick (Sharon) Glass of Donvale, Victoria, Austrailia; 2 brothers, Floyd E. Younkin of Columbus and Russell H. Younkin of Orient, Ohio; 3 sisters, Mrs. Gladys West of Commercial Point Ohio, Mrs. Marjorie J. Wilson of Ashville, Ohio and Mrs. Lola Faye Mumaw of Columbus; 4 grandchildren. Arrangements to be announced later by Woodyard East Chapel.

. Obituary:
Carl Frederick Younkin, age 58, of 71 S. Broadleigh Rd. Saturday. A contractor and Real Estate Salesman associated with Larry Wade Realtors. Member and Trustee Brookwood Presbyterian Church. Veteran of WWII. Survived by wife, M. Phyllis; 1 son, Dave of Englewood, Ohio; 1 daughter Mrs. Dick (Sharon) Glass of Donvale, Victoria, Austrailia; 2 brothers, Floyd E. Younkin of Columbus and Russell H. Younkin of Orient, Ohio; 3 sisters, Mrs. Gladys West of Commercial Point Ohio, Mrs. Marjorie J. Wilson of Ashville, Ohio and Mrs. Lola Faye Mumaw of Columbus; 4 grandchildren. Arrangements to be announced later by Woodyard East Chapel.