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James D. Wagner1

M, #146191, b. 30 September 1895

Parents

FatherDaniel Harris Wagner (b. 15 June 1857, d. 26 May 1938)
MotherSarah Ella Blue (b. 27 December 1853, d. 14 May 1917)
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Biography

James D. Wagner was born on 30 September 1895 in Burlington Twp., Licking Co., OH.1 He married Catherine Dunlap, daughter of James G. Dunlap and Harriet Hilbrant, on 27 June 1922 in Licking Co., OH.
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Citations

  1. [S280] Burlington Twp., Dist. 0165, sheet 2A, Dwelling 40, Family 41, 1900 Federal Census, Licking County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1293; FHL #1241293.

Mary Isabelle Meyer

F, #146192, b. 4 August 1887, d. 21 December 1961

Parents

FatherWilliam Smith Meyer (b. March 1862)
MotherLuella Izola Miller (b. 17 May 1864, d. 1 September 1937)
Pedigree Link

Family: Dr. Cary R. Wagner (b. 3 January 1894, d. 18 October 1974)

SonCary Richard Wagner (b. 11 December 1917, d. 3 February 1962)
DaughterMary Ellen Wagner+ (b. 15 September 1920, d. 25 June 1996)
DaughterJane Elizabeth Wagner+ (b. 4 March 1925, d. 24 October 2001)

Biography

Mary Isabelle Meyer was born on 4 August 1887 in Galion, Crawford Co., OH.1 She married Dr. Cary R. Wagner, son of Daniel Harris Wagner and Sarah Ella Blue, on 24 June 1915 in home of the bride; Reed Street, Mansfield, Richland Co., OH, Episcopalian ring service, ceremony by Rev. A. T. Reasoner. Mary Isabelle Meyer and Dr. Cary R. Wagner were divorced before April 1930. She died on 21 December 1961 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK,

Obituary -- The Marion Star, Marion, Ohio; Friday, 29 DEC 1961, p.13 (Newspapers.com):

Death Claims Former Galion School Teacher

Galion -- A former teacher in the North and West elementary schools in Galion, Mrs. Mary Wagner, died Dec. 21 in Tulsa, Okla., where she had been living with her daughter and son in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James J. Tompkins.

She was a teacher here for many years, leaving here about 15 years ago. She lived in Florida for about five years before going to Oaklahoma (sic).

Born in Galion Aug. 4, 1887, Mrs. Wagner attended school in Mansfield and Galion and was graduated from Ashland College. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Thompkins (sic), who is the former Jane Wagner, and Mrs. George M. Sidenberg II of Ewa, Oahu, Hawaii; one son, C. Richard Wagner of Amarillo, Tex.; four brothers; two sisters; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday in the Memorial Park Chapel in Tulsa.

Mary Isabelle Meyer lived on 12 April 1930 in 461 Wine Street, Galion, Crawford Co., OH.2
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Citations

  1. [S575] Mansfield Ward 7, Dist. 0124, sheet 12A, Dwelling 220, Family 300, 1900 Federal Census, Richland County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1317; FHL #1241317.
  2. [S5493] Galion, Dist. 0022, sheet 10A, Dwelling 260, Family 266, 1930 Federal Census, Crawford County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1760-61; FHL #2341494-95.

William Smith Meyer

M, #146193, b. March 1862
Pedigree Link

Family: Luella Izola Miller (b. 17 May 1864, d. 1 September 1937)

DaughterMary Isabelle Meyer+ (b. 4 August 1887, d. 21 December 1961)

Biography

William Smith Meyer was born in March 1862 in New York.1 He married Luella Izola Miller on 6 May 1884 in Crawford Co., OH.
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Citations

  1. [S575] Mansfield Ward 7, Dist. 0124, sheet 12A, Dwelling 220, Family 300, 1900 Federal Census, Richland County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1317; FHL #1241317.

Luella Izola Miller

F, #146194, b. 17 May 1864, d. 1 September 1937
Pedigree Link

Family: William Smith Meyer (b. March 1862)

DaughterMary Isabelle Meyer+ (b. 4 August 1887, d. 21 December 1961)

Biography

Luella Izola Miller was born on 17 May 1864 in Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., KY.1 She married William Smith Meyer on 6 May 1884 in Crawford Co., OH. She died on 1 September 1937 in Mansfield, Richland Co., OH,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mrs. Luella I. Meyer, 73, widow of William Smith Meyer, died early today at the family home, Reed Street. She had been ill for the past few weeks.

Born in Mount Sterling, KY, May 17, 1864, she came to Mansfield 45 years ago and had lived here since.

Surviving are five sons, Elbert (Albert) M., Louis S. and S. Ellis, all of Mansfield, Howard K. of Pavonia, and Edwin C. Meyer of Washington, DC; three daughters, Mary M. Wagner of Galion, Mrs. Joseph Venture of Cincinnati, and Mrs. George Kolled, of Lakewood; one sister, Mrs. N. W. Schetter of Lakewood; thirteen grand-children.

Funeral services will be held Friday at the Finefrock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mansfield Cemetery.

~Mansfield News Journal

Wed., 1 Sep 1937, pg. 4.

She was buried in September 1939 in Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Richland Co., OH, Findagrave #171365279.
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Citations

  1. [S575] Mansfield Ward 7, Dist. 0124, sheet 12A, Dwelling 220, Family 300, 1900 Federal Census, Richland County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1317; FHL #1241317.

Cary Richard Wagner

M, #146195, b. 11 December 1917, d. 3 February 1962

Parents

FatherDr. Cary R. Wagner (b. 3 January 1894, d. 18 October 1974)
MotherMary Isabelle Meyer (b. 4 August 1887, d. 21 December 1961)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Cary Richard Wagner was born on 11 December 1917 in Washington, D.C. He married Evelyn Esther Higginbotham on 11 June 1944 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, no children from this marriage. Evelyn was first married to Ercel Blackburn in 1930, and had two daughters, Betty E. and Cherry Rae Blackburn. The daughters were raised in part by Cary R. Wagner and are found in some records using the Wagner surname. He died on 3 February 1962 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX.
Cary Richard Wagner lived on 16 October 1940 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. Occupation: consulting geologist, petroleum industry in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. Cause of death: heart attack.
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Evelyn Esther Higginbotham

F, #146196, b. 16 October 1911, d. 27 March 1987
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Biography

Evelyn Esther Higginbotham was born on 16 October 1911 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, daughter of Everett L. and Eva (Way) Higginbotham. She married Cary Richard Wagner, son of Dr. Cary R. Wagner and Mary Isabelle Meyer, on 11 June 1944 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, no children from this marriage. Evelyn was first married to Ercel Blackburn in 1930, and had two daughters, Betty E. and Cherry Rae Blackburn. The daughters were raised in part by Cary R. Wagner and are found in some records using the Wagner surname. Evelyn Esther Higginbotham died on 27 March 1987. She was buried in 1987 in Llano Cemtery, Amarillo, Randall Co., TX, Findagrave #21288491.
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Mary Ellen Wagner1

F, #146197, b. 15 September 1920, d. 25 June 1996

Parents

FatherDr. Cary R. Wagner (b. 3 January 1894, d. 18 October 1974)
MotherMary Isabelle Meyer (b. 4 August 1887, d. 21 December 1961)
Pedigree Link

Family: LCdr. Eugene Paul O'Brien (b. 10 October 1919, d. 18 September 1951)

DaughterMary W. O'Brien
DaughterPatricia A. O'Brien

Biography

Mary Ellen Wagner was born on 15 September 1920 in Illinois.1 She married LCdr. Eugene Paul O'Brien, son of William Henry O'Brien and Mary Patricia Cooney, on 28 January 1942 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL. Mary Ellen Wagner married George Monroe Sidenberg, III, before 1961. She died on 25 June 1996. She was buried in June 1996 in Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA, Findagrave #90545032.
Mary Ellen Wagner lived in 1978 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA.
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Citations

  1. [S5493] Galion, Dist. 0022, sheet 10A, Dwelling 260, Family 266, 1930 Federal Census, Crawford County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1760-61; FHL #2341494-95.

Jane Elizabeth Wagner1

F, #146198, b. 4 March 1925, d. 24 October 2001

Parents

FatherDr. Cary R. Wagner (b. 3 January 1894, d. 18 October 1974)
MotherMary Isabelle Meyer (b. 4 August 1887, d. 21 December 1961)
Pedigree Link

Family: James Joseph Tompkins (b. 10 March 1925, d. 13 February 2011)

SonJames Gerald Tompkins (b. 8 July 1947, d. 4 July 1967)
DaughterKay Ann Tompkins
SonCharles Greg Tompkins

Biography

Jane Elizabeth Wagner was born on 4 March 1925 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.1 She married James Joseph Tompkins, son of Benedict J. Tompkins and Clara C. Ganshorn, on 24 October 1944 in Galion, Crawford Co., OH,

license issuance reported in the 24 OCT 1944 edition of the Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, page 8 (Newspapers.com).

Jane Elizabeth Wagner died on 24 October 2001.
Jane Elizabeth Wagner began military service on 8 May 1945 WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted, discharged 16 NOV 1945.
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Citations

  1. [S5493] Galion, Dist. 0022, sheet 10A, Dwelling 260, Family 266, 1930 Federal Census, Crawford County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1760-61; FHL #2341494-95.

LCdr. Eugene Paul O'Brien

M, #146199, b. 10 October 1919, d. 18 September 1951

Parents

FatherWilliam Henry O'Brien (b. 27 September 1889, d. September 1967)
MotherMary Patricia Cooney (b. April 1896, d. 4 March 1944)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Ellen Wagner (b. 15 September 1920, d. 25 June 1996)

DaughterMary W. O'Brien
DaughterPatricia A. O'Brien

Biography

LCdr. Eugene Paul O'Brien was born on 10 October 1919 in Johnson Co., IA. He married Mary Ellen Wagner, daughter of Dr. Cary R. Wagner and Mary Isabelle Meyer, on 28 January 1942 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL. LCdr. Eugene Paul O'Brien died on 18 September 1951

Obituary -- Pensacola News Journal, Pensacola, Florida; Friday, 21 SEP 1951, p.8 (Newspapers.com):

LT. COMDR. EUGENE P. O'BRIEN

Funeral services for Lt. Comdr. Eugene P. O'Brien will be held at the Corry Field Chapel at 9 a.m. Friday. The Rev. Timothy J. McGrath will conduct the last rites. Burial will be at the Barrancas National Cemetery with full military honors.

O'Brien was killed Tuesday morning in an aircraft accident.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary E. O'Brien and two children, Mary W., 9, and Patricia A., 4, and his father, William O'Brien, Iowa City, Iowa.

The family requests that flowers be omitted.

Pallbearers will be Comdr. C. F. Skuzinski and Lt. Comdrs. R. C. Wright, C. D. Webb, R. A. Esch, , R. G. Wessman and R. Quinland.

He was buried in 1951 in Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, Findagrave #1040981.
LCdr. Eugene Paul O'Brien began military service on 9 August 1941 WW II service, U.S. Navy, overseas from 20 APR 1942 - 3 DEC 1944, per WW II bonus application dated 11 AUG 1949. Cause of death: military aircraft accident.
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William Henry O'Brien1

M, #146200, b. 27 September 1889, d. September 1967
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Patricia Cooney (b. April 1896, d. 4 March 1944)

SonLCdr. Eugene Paul O'Brien+ (b. 10 October 1919, d. 18 September 1951)

Biography

William Henry O'Brien was born on 27 September 1889 in Iowa.1 He married Mary Patricia Cooney on 3 October 1916 in Iowa Co., IA. He died in September 1967 in Iowa City, Iowa Co., IA. He was buried in 1967 in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA, Findagrave #147850412.
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Citations

  1. [S5494] Union Twp, Dist. 0108, sheet 4B, Dwelling 63, Family 64, 1920 Federal Census, Johnson County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 496; FHL #1820496.

Mary Patricia Cooney

F, #146201, b. April 1896, d. 4 March 1944
Pedigree Link

Family: William Henry O'Brien (b. 27 September 1889, d. September 1967)

SonLCdr. Eugene Paul O'Brien+ (b. 10 October 1919, d. 18 September 1951)

Biography

Mary Patricia Cooney was born in April 1896 in Parnell, Iowa Co., IA.1 She married William Henry O'Brien on 3 October 1916 in Iowa Co., IA. She died on 4 March 1944. She was buried in March 1944 in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA, Findagrave #147850397.
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Citations

  1. [S1064] Fillmore Twp., Dist. 0039, sheet 6B, line 64, 1900 Federal Census, Iowa County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 438; FHL #1240438.

James Joseph Tompkins

M, #146204, b. 10 March 1925, d. 13 February 2011

Parents

FatherBenedict J. Tompkins (b. 9 September 1881, d. 15 August 1938)
MotherClara C. Ganshorn (b. 15 April 1885, d. 4 September 1966)
Pedigree Link

Family: Jane Elizabeth Wagner (b. 4 March 1925, d. 24 October 2001)

SonJames Gerald Tompkins (b. 8 July 1947, d. 4 July 1967)
DaughterKay Ann Tompkins
SonCharles Greg Tompkins

Biography

James Joseph Tompkins was born on 10 March 1925 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. He married Jane Elizabeth Wagner, daughter of Dr. Cary R. Wagner and Mary Isabelle Meyer, on 24 October 1944 in Galion, Crawford Co., OH,

license issuance reported in the 24 OCT 1944 edition of the Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, page 8 (Newspapers.com).

James Joseph Tompkins died on 13 February 2011.
James Joseph Tompkins began military service on 4 March 1944 in Ft. Thomas, Newport, Campbell Co., KY, WW II service, enlisted, U.S. Army, Pvt.
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Benedict J. Tompkins

M, #146205, b. 9 September 1881, d. 15 August 1938
Pedigree Link

Family: Clara C. Ganshorn (b. 15 April 1885, d. 4 September 1966)

SonJames Joseph Tompkins+ (b. 10 March 1925, d. 13 February 2011)

Biography

Benedict J. Tompkins was born on 9 September 1881. He married Clara C. Ganshorn on 19 February 1914 in Crawford Co., OH. He died on 15 August 1938. He was buried in August 1938 in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Galion, Crawford Co., OH, Findagrave #116489546.
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Clara C. Ganshorn

F, #146206, b. 15 April 1885, d. 4 September 1966
Pedigree Link

Family: Benedict J. Tompkins (b. 9 September 1881, d. 15 August 1938)

SonJames Joseph Tompkins+ (b. 10 March 1925, d. 13 February 2011)

Biography

Clara C. Ganshorn was born on 15 April 1885 in Galion, Crawford Co., OH. She married Benedict J. Tompkins on 19 February 1914 in Crawford Co., OH. She died on 4 September 1966 in Galion, Crawford Co., OH. She was buried in September 1966 in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Galion, Crawford Co., OH, Findagrave #116489546.
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James Gerald Tompkins

M, #146210, b. 8 July 1947, d. 4 July 1967

Parents

FatherJames Joseph Tompkins (b. 10 March 1925, d. 13 February 2011)
MotherJane Elizabeth Wagner (b. 4 March 1925, d. 24 October 2001)
Pedigree Link

Biography

James Gerald Tompkins was born on 8 July 1947 in Crawford Co., OH. He died on 4 July 1967 in Sonoma Co., CA. He was buried in July 1967 in Calvary Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Findagrave #176440247.
James Gerald Tompkins was also known as "Gerry" Tompkins. He began military service in 1967 Vietnam War Era service, U.S. Navy, ETR 3, San Diego. Cause of death: motorcycle accident while riding in Sonoma County.
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George Monroe Sidenberg, III

M, #146211, b. 13 November 1924, d. 16 February 1979
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Biography

George Monroe Sidenberg, III, was born on 13 November 1924 in New York City, NY. He married Mary Ellen Wagner, daughter of Dr. Cary R. Wagner and Mary Isabelle Meyer, before 1961. George Monroe Sidenberg, III, died on 16 February 1979. He was buried in February 1979 in Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA, Findagrave #90545031.
George Monroe Sidenberg, III, lived on 28 December 1942 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL. He began military service on 8 May 1943 WW II service, U.S. Navy officer, enlisted, discharged 30 JUN 1965.
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Charlotte Nancy Laster

F, #146212, b. 25 August 1927, d. 2007
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Biography

Charlotte Nancy Laster was born on 25 August 1927 in Jefferson Co., AL. She married Warren Heikes Munsinger, son of Joseph Merrill Munsinger and Leone Harriet Heikes, in December 1958 in Alabama, Warren was the second of Charlotte's four husbands. She had no children of her own. Charlotte Nancy Laster and Warren Heikes Munsinger were divorced in December 1959. She died in 2007.
Charlotte Nancy Laster was also known as "Miss Charlotte" Laster. She lived in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.
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Fern Elizabeth Peterson

F, #146215, b. 3 February 1921, d. 26 June 2003
Pedigree Link

Biography

Fern Elizabeth Peterson was born on 3 February 1921 in Neola Twp., Pottawattami Co., IA. She married Warren Heikes Munsinger, son of Joseph Merrill Munsinger and Leone Harriet Heikes, in January 1943 in Kansas, courthouse/J.P. marriage. No children to this marriage -- Fern later remarried but had no children of her own. Fern Elizabeth Peterson and Warren Heikes Munsinger were divorced in January 1945 in Iowa. She died on 26 June 2003 in Pottawattamie Co. (probably), IA, per SSDI, last residence Council Bluffs. She was buried in 2003 in Saint Patricks Cemetery, Neola, Pottawattamie Co., IA.
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Ralph Edmonds McKim

M, #146216, b. 22 July 1890, d. 31 December 1943
Pedigree Link

Family: Ella Smith (b. 14 November 1891, d. 31 May 1987)

DaughterEllen Margaret McKim+ (b. 6 December 1920, d. 25 August 1994)

Biography

Ralph Edmonds McKim was born on 22 July 1890 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. He married Ella Smith on 7 August 1912 in the home of the bride, Nevada, Story Co., IA, ceremony by Rev. R. E. Shaw, Methodist pastor. He died on 31 December 1943. He was buried in January 1944 in Woodland Cemetery, Iowa Center, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #195500012.
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Ella Smith

F, #146217, b. 14 November 1891, d. 31 May 1987
Pedigree Link

Family: Ralph Edmonds McKim (b. 22 July 1890, d. 31 December 1943)

DaughterEllen Margaret McKim+ (b. 6 December 1920, d. 25 August 1994)

Biography

Ella Smith was born on 14 November 1891 in Story Co., IA. She married Ralph Edmonds McKim on 7 August 1912 in the home of the bride, Nevada, Story Co., IA, ceremony by Rev. R. E. Shaw, Methodist pastor. She died on 31 May 1987. She was buried in June 1987 in Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #97779409.
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