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Regina Cost1

F, #153817, b. about 1850

Parents

FatherPeter Cost (b. 1823, d. 1910)
MotherMary Irwin (b. about 1825, d. 26 October 1870)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Regina Cost was born about 1850 in Greene Co., OH.1
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Citations

  1. [S531] Fairfield, p.94, Dwelling 1225, Family 1249, 1860 Federal Census, Greene County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 968; FHL #803968.

Clara Cost1

F, #153818, b. about 1852

Parents

FatherPeter Cost (b. 1823, d. 1910)
MotherMary Irwin (b. about 1825, d. 26 October 1870)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Clara Cost was born about 1852 in Greene Co., OH.1
Clara Cost was also known as "Callie" Cost.2
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Citations

  1. [S531] Fairfield, p.94, Dwelling 1225, Family 1249, 1860 Federal Census, Greene County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 968; FHL #803968.
  2. [S571] Bath Twp., p.23A-B, Dwelling 327, Family 325, 1870 Federal Census, Greene County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 1205; FHL #552704.

Susannah Cost1

F, #153819, b. about 1854

Parents

FatherPeter Cost (b. 1823, d. 1910)
MotherMary Irwin (b. about 1825, d. 26 October 1870)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Susannah Cost was born about 1854 in Greene Co., OH.1
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Citations

  1. [S531] Fairfield, p.94, Dwelling 1225, Family 1249, 1860 Federal Census, Greene County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 968; FHL #803968.

William Cost1

M, #153820, b. about June 1860, d. before 29 June 1870

Parents

FatherPeter Cost (b. 1823, d. 1910)
MotherMary Irwin (b. about 1825, d. 26 October 1870)
Pedigree Link

Biography

William Cost was born about June 1860 in Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH.1 He died before 29 June 1870; not listed with his family on the 1870 census.

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Citations

  1. [S531] Fairfield, p.94, Dwelling 1225, Family 1249, 1860 Federal Census, Greene County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 968; FHL #803968.

Anna Eliza Rust

F, #153821, b. 25 March 1851, d. 21 February 1915
Pedigree Link

Family: John Carson Cost (b. 31 January 1849, d. 31 May 1930)

SonClifford Carson Cost+ (b. 2 April 1874, d. 27 December 1963)
SonGeorge C. Cost+ (b. 16 June 1877, d. 29 October 1907)
DaughterSusanna Cost+ (b. 1 April 1879, d. 30 December 1941)
SonJohn Henry Cost, Jr.+ (b. 10 June 1883, d. 12 October 1936)
SonWalter Cost (b. October 1886)
DaughterMaude Cost (b. 14 October 1887, d. 2 May 1916)
DaughterGrace Cost (b. May 1890)
SonFred Cost (b. July 1893)

Biography

Anna Eliza Rust was born on 25 March 1851 in Batavia, Clermont Co., OH; daughter of Jonathan H. and Hannah J. (Ramsey) Rust. She married John Carson Cost, son of Peter Cost and Mary Irwin, on 10 April 1873 in Clark Co., OH. Anna Eliza Rust died on 21 February 1915 in 71 Torrence Street, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

She was buried in February 1915,

Obituary – The Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio; Monday, 22 FEB 1915, page 11 (Newspapers.com):

MRS. ANNA COST

Death of Mrs. Anna Cost, aged 64, wife of John Cost, occurred Sunday night at ten o’clock at the residence, 71 Torrence street. She had resided in this city 22 years, having come here originally from Springfield. She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters, Misses Susan and Grace cost and Mrs. Maude Wagenfeld, and four sons, Walter, John, Clifford and Fred Cost.

The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock at the residence and burial will be made in Fairfield cemetery.

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Clifford Carson Cost

M, #153822, b. 2 April 1874, d. 27 December 1963

Parents

FatherJohn Carson Cost (b. 31 January 1849, d. 31 May 1930)
MotherAnna Eliza Rust (b. 25 March 1851, d. 21 February 1915)
Pedigree Link

Family: Retta Leota Blackburn (b. 14 June 1876, d. 9 July 1927)

SonClarence Cost (b. about 1902, d. 17 January 1902)
SonRobert Leroy Cost+ (b. 24 February 1908, d. 9 December 1988)

Biography

Clifford Carson Cost was born on 2 April 1874 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH.1 He married Retta Leota Blackburn on 7 June 1900 in Montgomery Co., OH. He died on 27 December 1963 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

He was buried in Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #92367365.
Clifford Carson Cost lived on 14 April 1950 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.2
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Citations

  1. [S229] Springfield, Dist. 050, p.398A, Dwelling 101, Family 111, 1880 Federal Census, Clark County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 999; FHL #1254999.
  2. [S5730] Dayton, ED 95-321, sheet 10, Dwelling 91, 1950 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA NAID #43290879, Roll 1837.

Retta Leota Blackburn

F, #153823, b. 14 June 1876, d. 9 July 1927
Pedigree Link

Family: Clifford Carson Cost (b. 2 April 1874, d. 27 December 1963)

SonClarence Cost (b. about 1902, d. 17 January 1902)
SonRobert Leroy Cost+ (b. 24 February 1908, d. 9 December 1988)

Biography

Retta Leota Blackburn was born on 14 June 1876 in Ohio; daughter of Charles and Mary Delilah "Lyda" (Jamison) Blackburn. She married Clifford Carson Cost, son of John Carson Cost and Anna Eliza Rust, on 7 June 1900 in Montgomery Co., OH. Retta Leota Blackburn died on 9 July 1927 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

She was buried in July 1927 in Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #92366684.
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Clarence Cost

M, #153824, b. about 1902, d. 17 January 1902

Parents

FatherClifford Carson Cost (b. 2 April 1874, d. 27 December 1963)
MotherRetta Leota Blackburn (b. 14 June 1876, d. 9 July 1927)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Clarence Cost was born about 1902. He died on 17 January 1902 in Montgomery Co., OH.

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Robert Leroy Cost

M, #153825, b. 24 February 1908, d. 9 December 1988

Parents

FatherClifford Carson Cost (b. 2 April 1874, d. 27 December 1963)
MotherRetta Leota Blackburn (b. 14 June 1876, d. 9 July 1927)
Pedigree Link

Family: Martha Jane Smith (b. 29 January 1912, d. 11 June 1982)

DaughterDona Lee Cost
DaughterRoberta Jane Cost (b. 9 June 1936, d. 23 April 2019)

Biography

Robert Leroy Cost was born on 24 February 1908 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He married Martha Jane Smith on 31 October 1931 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He died on 9 December 1988 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

He was buried in December 1988 in Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #92367830.
Robert Leroy Cost lived on 14 April 1950 in 515 Bellaire Avenue, Dayton, Montgomery Co., 5730OH.1
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Citations

  1. [S5730] Dayton, ED 95-321, sheet 10, Dwelling 91, 1950 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA NAID #43290879, Roll 1837.

Martha Jane Smith

F, #153826, b. 29 January 1912, d. 11 June 1982
Pedigree Link

Family: Robert Leroy Cost (b. 24 February 1908, d. 9 December 1988)

DaughterDona Lee Cost
DaughterRoberta Jane Cost (b. 9 June 1936, d. 23 April 2019)

Biography

Martha Jane Smith was born on 29 January 1912; daughter of George Warren and Ada Catherine (Wade) Smith. She married Robert Leroy Cost, son of Clifford Carson Cost and Retta Leota Blackburn, on 31 October 1931 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. Martha Jane Smith died on 11 June 1982 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

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Roberta Jane Cost

F, #153827, b. 9 June 1936, d. 23 April 2019

Parents

FatherRobert Leroy Cost (b. 24 February 1908, d. 9 December 1988)
MotherMartha Jane Smith (b. 29 January 1912, d. 11 June 1982)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Roberta Jane Cost was born on 9 June 1936 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.1 She married Larry S. Emerick on 27 October 1956 in Belmont Evangelical United Brethren Church, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. She died on 23 April 2019 in Rome, Jefferson Co., WI,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Roberta EMERICK

EMERICK, Roberta J. "Bobbie" 82 of Rome, WI passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. A funeral service to honor Bobbie's life will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Rome, WI. Rev. Michael J. Mannisto will officiate the service. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 10:00AM until the time of service. Bobbie will be laid to rest in Hoffman Cemetery in Rome following the service. Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home is serving the family. To place an online condolence, please visit olsen-gibson.com

Published in Dayton Daily News on Apr. 28, 2019

Roberta J. “Bobbie” Emerick, 82 of Rome, WI passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Bobbie was born on June 9, 1936 in Dayton, OH the daughter of Robert and Martha (Smith) Cost. She spent her childhood in Dayton and graduated from Stivers High School . Bobbie was a cheerleader in high school and as such she would cheer at the football games. She and the captain of the football team, Larry Emerick grew very fond of each other and the two would go on to marry on October 27, 1956 in Dayton. God blessed Larry and Bobbie’s union with three children. Bobbie was a skilled seamstress and spent a lot her time sewing. She enjoyed it and was excellent at it. A highlight of her youth was being named Queen of Hearts at her high school’s winter formal. She fondly remembered that event and told that story often. Bobbie’s greatest love in life was her family. She took excellent care of her husband and children. She was also loving Nanny to her grandchildren and GiGi to her great grandchildren. Her family will especially remember her deep love for her grandbabies. They were precious to her. Bobbie will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by: her three children, Toni (Randall) Rammelt, Daniel (Mary) Emerick, and Kris (Chris) Falk; her grandchildren, Steven, Ryan (Vanessa), Jessica (James), Ashley (Mark), James (Justina), Nicole (Matthew), Danielle (Rocco), Zeke (Ali), Veronica (Joshua) and Bric (Margaret); her great-grandchildren, Mya, Scarlet, Adaline, Emma, Raelynn, Alexandra, Makenzie, Gabriel, Mattilyn, Josephine, and Hunter; a sister, Dona Smith of Beaver Creek, OH; and a brother-in-law, Mike Emerick of Columbus, OH. She is also survived by a number of other relatives and friends.

Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Larry Emerick.

Memorials in Bobbie’s honor may be made to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Rome, the Rome-Sullivan Fire Department or Rainbow Hospice.

A funeral service to honor Bobbie’s life will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Rome, WI. Rev. Michael J. Mannisto will officiate the service. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 10:00AM until the time of service. Bobbie will be laid to rest in Hoffman Cemetery in Rome following the service.

Obituary provided by the funeral home.



She was buried in April 2019 in Hoffman Cemetery, Rome, Jefferson Co., WI, Findagrave #202986484.
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Citations

  1. [S5730] Dayton, ED 95-321, sheet 10, Dwelling 91, 1950 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA NAID #43290879, Roll 1837.

Larry S. Emerick

M, #153828, b. 14 October 1936, d. 6 September 1999
Pedigree Link

Biography

Larry S. Emerick was born on 14 October 1936 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH; son of Sylvester Marion and Elva J. (Balser) Emerick. He married Roberta Jane Cost, daughter of Robert Leroy Cost and Martha Jane Smith, on 27 October 1956 in Belmont Evangelical United Brethren Church, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. Larry S. Emerick died on 6 September 1999 in Rome, Jefferson Co., WI.

He was buried in September 1999 in Hoffman Cemetery, Rome, Jefferson Co., WI, Findagrave #202986806.
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Gene Edwin Smith

M, #153830, b. 17 February 1933, d. 23 August 2017
Pedigree Link

Biography

Gene Edwin Smith was born on 17 February 1933 in Ohio; son of Wilbur Charles and Ruth Alvina (Gage) Smith. He married Dona Lee Cost, daughter of Robert Leroy Cost and Martha Jane Smith, on 16 June 1956 in Otterbein Evangelical United Brethren Church, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. Gene Edwin Smith died on 23 August 2017

Obituary -- Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio; Friday, 25 AUG 2017, page B5 (Newspapers.com):

SMITH, Gene E. “Smitty”

Age 84, went to heaven to join his family August 23, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gayle; parents, Wilbur and Ruth (Gage) Smith; brother, Donald; sister-in-law, Jane; and sister, Beverly Scheckelhoff. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dona Smith; three children, Rebecca (Donald) Bradam, Debra (Jeffrey) Miller, Gregory (Melissa) Smith; grandchildren, Nathan and Alyssa Miller, Megan and Samantha Miller, Joshua and Caitlin Smith, Sarah Smith and fiancé Aaron Carnes; and brother-in-law, Allen McClelland. Gene was alumni of the University of Dayton class of 1956 and Stivers High School class of 1951. He was the proud owner of Dayton Model Railways (aka Smitty’s Hobby Shop) and a member of NMRA for many years. He was well known throughout the country for his artwork on model trains. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.

A visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton Xenia Road in Beavercreek. Funeral services will follow on Monday at 2pm. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in Dayton.



He was buried in August 2017 in Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #182705035.
Gene Edwin Smith was also known as "Smitty" Smith.
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James C. Favorite

M, #153831, b. 1842, d. 1897
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Cost (b. 2 May 1847, d. 30 June 1934)

DaughterEdith Regina Favorite (b. 23 August 1893, d. 31 October 1939)

Biography

James C. Favorite was born in 1842. He married Mary Cost, daughter of Peter Cost and Mary Irwin. James C. Favorite died in 1897.

He was buried in 1897 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., IN, Findagrave #74969853.
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Edith Regina Favorite

F, #153832, b. 23 August 1893, d. 31 October 1939

Parents

FatherJames C. Favorite (b. 1842, d. 1897)
MotherMary Cost (b. 2 May 1847, d. 30 June 1934)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Edith Regina Favorite was born on 23 August 1893 in Indiana. She married Mell S. Favinger in 1908. She died on 31 October 1939.

She was buried in November 1939 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, Noble Co., IN, Findagrave #20966666.
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Mell S. Favinger

M, #153833, b. 1869, d. 1927
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mell S. Favinger was born in 1869. He married Edith Regina Favorite, daughter of James C. Favorite and Mary Cost, in 1908. Mell S. Favinger died in 1927.

He was buried in 1927 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, Noble Co., IN, Findagrave #20966669.
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George C. Cost1

M, #153834, b. 16 June 1877, d. 29 October 1907

Parents

FatherJohn Carson Cost (b. 31 January 1849, d. 31 May 1930)
MotherAnna Eliza Rust (b. 25 March 1851, d. 21 February 1915)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Grace Paden (b. 13 October 1877, d. 18 November 1962)

DaughterAnna Kathryn Cost+ (b. 17 May 1903, d. 19 April 1996)

Biography

George C. Cost was born on 16 June 1877 in Fairfield, Greene Co., OH.1 He married Mary Grace Paden on 10 July 1902 in the home of the bride's parents, Enon, Clark Co., OH; ceremony by Rev. M. J. Firey. He died on 29 October 1907.

He was buried in 1907 in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #38833397.
Occupation: machinist, marriage article in 1902 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.
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Citations

  1. [S229] Springfield, Dist. 050, p.398A, Dwelling 101, Family 111, 1880 Federal Census, Clark County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 999; FHL #1254999.

Susanna Cost1

F, #153835, b. 1 April 1879, d. 30 December 1941

Parents

FatherJohn Carson Cost (b. 31 January 1849, d. 31 May 1930)
MotherAnna Eliza Rust (b. 25 March 1851, d. 21 February 1915)
Pedigree Link

Family: John Henry Wolf (b. May 1867, d. 11 May 1963)

SonRobert Cost Wolf (b. 2 October 1917)
DaughterAnna Elizabeth Wolf (b. 17 January 1920, d. 16 November 1999)
DaughterDorothy Mae Wolf (b. 23 February 1922, d. 16 March 1927)

Biography

Susanna Cost was born on 1 April 1879 in Springfield Twp., Clark Co., OH.1 She married John Henry Wolf on 30 November 1916 in 830 North Main Street, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH; ceremony by Rev. Pressley Zartmann. John was first married to Sarah Cullers in 1891, and had children Helen, Ralph, and John before they divorced. She died on 30 December 1941 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

She was buried in January 1942 in Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #138555051.
Susanna Cost was also known as "Susie" Cost.
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Citations

  1. [S229] Springfield, Dist. 050, p.398A, Dwelling 101, Family 111, 1880 Federal Census, Clark County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 999; FHL #1254999.

John Henry Cost, Jr.1

M, #153836, b. 10 June 1883, d. 12 October 1936

Parents

FatherJohn Carson Cost (b. 31 January 1849, d. 31 May 1930)
MotherAnna Eliza Rust (b. 25 March 1851, d. 21 February 1915)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ida Ottilia Mina Elz (b. 9 February 1886, d. 11 April 1956)

SonFrederick Cost (b. 17 December 1908)
DaughterEvelyn Anna Cost+ (b. 31 October 1917, d. 2 December 2010)

Biography

John Henry Cost, Jr., was born on 10 June 1883 in Clark Co., OH; per 1900 census, or 1882 per Illinois death record.1 He married Ida Ottilia Mina Elz on 21 November 1908 in Lake Co., IN. He died on 12 October 1936 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

He was buried in October 1936 in Saint Luke Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Findagrave #102859886.
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Citations

  1. [S288] Dayton Ward 7, Dist. 0068, sheet 13A, Dwelling 261, Family 271, 1900 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Films 1306 - 8; FHL #1241306-8.

Walter Cost1

M, #153837, b. October 1886

Parents

FatherJohn Carson Cost (b. 31 January 1849, d. 31 May 1930)
MotherAnna Eliza Rust (b. 25 March 1851, d. 21 February 1915)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Walter Cost was born in October 1886 in OH.1
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Citations

  1. [S288] Dayton Ward 7, Dist. 0068, sheet 13A, Dwelling 261, Family 271, 1900 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Films 1306 - 8; FHL #1241306-8.

Maude Cost1

F, #153838, b. 14 October 1887, d. 2 May 1916

Parents

FatherJohn Carson Cost (b. 31 January 1849, d. 31 May 1930)
MotherAnna Eliza Rust (b. 25 March 1851, d. 21 February 1915)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Maude Cost was born on 14 October 1887 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH.1 She married Fred Jacob Wagenfeld on 22 April 1914 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH; ceremony by Rev. Baum. No children. Fred remarried to Clara Weinland (1894-1944) on 7 AUG 1929 at Buffalo, New York and had a daughter, Doris Elaine (Wagenfeld) Dillon (1930-1996) and a son, Robert Edward Wagenfeld (1934-1996). Fred was remarried to a Henrietta as of the 1950 census, maiden name unknown. She died on 2 May 1916.

She was buried in May 1916 in Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #187806761.
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Citations

  1. [S288] Dayton Ward 7, Dist. 0068, sheet 13A, Dwelling 261, Family 271, 1900 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Films 1306 - 8; FHL #1241306-8.

Grace Cost1

F, #153839, b. May 1890

Parents

FatherJohn Carson Cost (b. 31 January 1849, d. 31 May 1930)
MotherAnna Eliza Rust (b. 25 March 1851, d. 21 February 1915)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Grace Cost was born in May 1890 in OH.1
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Citations

  1. [S288] Dayton Ward 7, Dist. 0068, sheet 13A, Dwelling 261, Family 271, 1900 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Films 1306 - 8; FHL #1241306-8.

Fred Cost1

M, #153840, b. July 1893

Parents

FatherJohn Carson Cost (b. 31 January 1849, d. 31 May 1930)
MotherAnna Eliza Rust (b. 25 March 1851, d. 21 February 1915)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Fred Cost was born in July 1893 in OH.1
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Citations

  1. [S288] Dayton Ward 7, Dist. 0068, sheet 13A, Dwelling 261, Family 271, 1900 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Films 1306 - 8; FHL #1241306-8.