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     William H. Vandiver was born circa 1926 at Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Edward Omer Vandiver and Anna Clarice Grissom.¹

     William Oscar Vandiver was also known as "Oscar".² He was born on 26 August 1889 at Perry Co. (probably), IN.¹ He was the son of George William Vandiver and Minnie Lenora Wendell.¹ William Oscar Vandiver married Eva Mae Tucker, daughter of Marion Francis Tucker and Anna Belle Bailey.² William Oscar Vandiver lived in January 1920 at Salem Twp., Dunklin Co., MO.² He died in 1968 at Arbyrd, Dunklin Co., MO.

     Jessie E. Vandruff was born on 15 November 1888 at Chautauqua Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of William Franklin Vandruff and Almarinda Bunn Shannon.² Jessie E. Vandruff married Cloyd Bennett Scott, son of William W. Scott and Catherine Scott.¹ Jessie E. Vandruff died in October 1977 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, at age 88.

     William Franklin Vandruff was born on 23 April 1853 at Hancock Co., IL.¹ He married Almarinda Bunn Shannon circa 1875.¹ William Franklin Vandruff died on 4 June 1930 at Hominy, Osage Co., OK, at age 77.

     Mary Jane Vandusen was born on 17 May 1862 at Clay Co., NE.¹ She married Samuel Workman on 21 December 1885 at Saline Co., NE. Mary Jane Vandusen died on 10 December 1934 at Gage Co., NE, at age 72.

     Anetta Cordelia Vandyke was born on 26 July 1878 at Davenport, Scott Co., IA. She married Bertram Bruce Tallman, son of William Henry Tallman and Elizabeth Coffman, in 1894.

     Peter Vandyke was born circa 1797 at New Jersey 1850 census shows age 53, 1860 census shows age 60, 1870 shows 76.¹ He married Mary Ann West on 5 September 1821 at Guernsey Co., OH. Peter Vandyke died after 11 July 1860 at Noble Co., OH.¹

     Rachel Ann Vandyke was born on 13 June 1845 at Noble Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Peter Vandyke and Mary Ann West.³ Rachel Ann Vandyke married George Wyscarver, son of Jacob Wyscarver and Rhoda Wendell, on 14 January 1864 at Guernsey Co., OH.¹ Rachel Ann Vandyke died on 22 February 1902 at Beaver Twp., Noble Co., OH, at age 56

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Caldwell Leader
5 Mar 1902

Rachel Ann Vandyke was born June 13, 1846 in Beaver township, Noble county, Ohio about one mile north of the home in which she resided at the time of her death, which occurred Saturday, February 22, 1902. At the age of 18 she was united in marriage with George W. Wyscarver. These two bravely fought the battles of life together for eighteen years when the devoted husband was called to rest. The latter was treasurer of Noble Co. Mrs. Wyscarver was left with seven small children of whom six survive her, viz: Mrs. J.H. Long, of near Kennonsburg; Sherman Wyscarver, of Pittsburg, Pa; Mrs. W.V. Brague, of Clarington; Mrs. G.W. Layman, of Batesville; Carlton Wyscarver, of Barnesville; and Odessa, at home. At the age of 18 she was converted and united with the Lutheran church at St. John. She lived a quiet, consistent Christian life never losing her faith in her Savior. As a wife, she was faithful and devoted, and as a mother, she was always kind and loving. Her example was worthy of emulation. She had no fear of death. Her last words to her children were "Live right." She expressed herself as being ready if it was the Lord's will. She had been a sufferer for twenty-five years, but her last illness was about two weeks. The postmortem examination showed hardening of the liver and spleen and movable kidney. All was done that could be done by willing and loving hands, but in vain, for it was the Lord's will to take her home. The funeral was conducted on Monday, February 24, at 10 o'clock, at the home, by Rev. Wykoff, and her body was laid to rest beside her late husband in the Wyscarver family cemetery. Thus a noble life was ended, another spirit returned to God who gave it. A wreath of Carnations was contributed by the family and flowers by Mrs. Clark Ball.

She was buried on 24 February 1902 at Wyscarver Cemetery, Beaver Twp., Noble Co., OH, Findagrave #197286132.

     Bessie Viola Vanette was born on 4 October 1905. She married Curtis Miller. Bessie Viola Vanette died on 30 June 1979 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN, at age 73. She was buried in July 1979 at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN.

     Charles Willis Vanhellen was born on 28 February 1887 at Lucas Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of Henry David Van Hellen and Londa May Clippinger.¹ Charles Willis Vanhellen married Ermille Margaret Graebner, daughter of Christopher Graebner and Margaret A. Buckel, on 16 June 1914. Charles Willis Vanhellen died circa 1967.

     Margaret Londa Vanhellen was born on 17 May 1918 at Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Willis Vanhellen and Ermille Margaret Graebner.¹ Margaret Londa Vanhellen married Albert Harold Woitzel, son of William F. Woitzel and Ida (?), in 1939.

     Catherine Vanhouten was born circa 1850 at Whitley Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of John Vanhouten and Elizabeth Pence.¹

     Clara L. Vanhouten was born circa 1859 at Whitley Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of John Vanhouten and Elizabeth Pence.¹

     Clarissa Vanhouten was born on 28 October 1835 at Richland Co., OH.^2,1 She was the daughter of Jacob A. VanHouten and Catherine Aumend. Clarissa Vanhouten married Absalom Pence, son of George C. Pence and Sarah Wendel, on 29 September 1853 at Concord, DeKalb Co., IN.¹ Clarissa Vanhouten died on 4 April 1917 at Smith Twp., Whtiley Co., IN, at age 81

Obituary -- Fort Wayne Daily News, Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Thursday, 5 APR 1917, p.17 (Newspapers.com):

MRS. PENCE DIES
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Aged Whitley Countay Woman Dies at Home of Her Son
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(Special to the News.)
COLUMBIA CITY. Ind., April 5. -- Mrs. Clara Pence, widow of the late Absolem Pence, and daughter of the late Jacob A. Van Houten, the first circuit court judge in Whitley county, died Wednesday morning, at 7 o'clock, at the home of her son, Jacob E. Pence, of Smith township, after a short illness from ailments attending old age. She was in her 82nd year, coming with her parents from her birthplace in Richland county, Ohio, to Whitley county, Union township, in 1837. She was wedded in 1853 to Absolom Pence, at Concord, Dekalb county, where her family resided for several years, later returning to Union township. The husband died in 1875, and of six children born, two survive, they being the son and Mrs. W. A. Leech, of Smith township. The deceased, the last surviving of eleven brothers and sisters, was a devout Methodist, and the funeral occurs on Friday afternoon at the blue River church, Rev. F. P. Johnson officiating, with interment in the church yard. Six nephews will act as pall-bearers, namely, David, D.L., Joseph Virgil, Charles and James Pence.

She was buried in April 1917 at Blue River Cemetery, Thorncreek Twp., Whitley Co., IN, Findagrave #30629370.

     Jacob A. VanHouten was born on 11 December 1798 at New York.¹ He married Catherine Aumend. Jacob A. VanHouten died in November 1875 at Union City, Whitley Co., OH, at age 76.

     John Vanhouten was born on 15 July 1823 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Jacob A. VanHouten and Catherine Aumend. John Vanhouten married Elizabeth Pence, daughter of George C. Pence and Sarah Wendel, on 7 October 1849 at White or Whitley Co., IN. John Vanhouten lived on 7 July 1860 at Smith Twp., Whitley Co., IN, farming.¹ He married Lucinda Fritts on 8 January 1870 at Indiana, Lucinda was first married to Andrew J. Karnes (1829 - 1865) on 2 SEP 1852, Morrow County, Ohio, and had children Viola, Melvin, Eda, Ida (deceased before 1870), and Martha "Mattie" Karnes. John Vanhouten died on 3 March 1880 at Union Twp., Whitley Co., IN, at age 56 Lucinda was listed as a widow on the 1880 census, Whitley County. Burial location unknown.

     M Vanhouten was born circa 1853 at Whitley Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of John Vanhouten and Elizabeth Pence.¹

     Sarah J. Vanhouten was born circa 1855 at Whitley Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of John Vanhouten and Elizabeth Pence.¹

     Wellington Vanhouten was born in 1871 at Whitley Co., IN.¹ He was the son of John Vanhouten and Lucinda Fritts.¹ Wellington Vanhouten died in 1932 married Caroline Kinsey and had six children. He was buried in 1932 at Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Coesse, Whitley Co., IN, Findagrave #35129335.

     Edna Josephine Vanica was born on 10 September 1912 at Lewisburg, Preble Co., OH.¹ She married Julius Wendell Buchholzer, son of Julius Johannes Buchholzer and Kathleen Rachel Shaw.¹ Edna Josephine Vanica died on 6 January 2008 at Akron, Summit Co., OH, at age 95 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Edna Vanica Buchholzer, 95, passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2008 at the Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Road after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Born on Sept. 10, 1912, in N. Lewisburg, Ohio, Edna moved to Akron with her parents at the age of 4. She graduated from North High School, and began working at Polsky's Department Store in the bookkeeping department. Edna's gifts were many, but her musical talent as a violinist was the foundation on which she "threaded" her life. She joined an all girl orchestra "The Colleens" at age 20. Edna met her future husband, Wendell, while attending North High.

A devoted wife and beloved Mother, Edna and Wendell raised three daughters, Wendy, Karen and Julie. She was a 50 year member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She continued to follow her love of music, sharing her talent by performing in the Akron area. Edna was a guest violinist and played for Gertrude Seiberling at Stan Hywet. She also performed for the Tuesday Musical Club. When her children were grown, Edna began a career as Activity Director at Middlebury Manor Nursing Home where she remained for 33 years. Edna was a member of the Akron Pops Orchestra from 1969-2000. In recent years, she was a strolling violinist at the Akron Civic Theater for the American Heart Association. Edna led by example, her optimism, "zest" for living and compassion for others, all helped to define her character. She will be deeply missed by her family, and lovingly remembered by those whose lives she touched.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell; daughter, Wendy; sister, Juanita; and brother, Sumner. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Buchholzer Stevens; son-in-law, Thomas Stevens; daughter, Julie Buchholzer; granddaughter, Jenna Stevens Lietke; and great-grandson, Keaton Thomas Lietke.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with the Rev. Derek Starr Redwine officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour before the service. Private interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Edna Josephine Vanica Buchholzer Scholarship (for studies of the violin), The University of Akron Foundation, Akron, OH 44325-2603.

She was buried in January 2008 at Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit Co., OH, Findagrave #23900958.

     Annie Beinhauer Vanicek married Walter Fred Harmon.

     Bessie Joanna Vanik was born on 15 May 1918 at Baltimore, MD. She married George Charles Linzey on 31 July 1937 at St. Wenceslaus Roman Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD. Bessie Joanna Vanik died on 6 March 2008 at Baltimore, MD, at age 89.

     Sarah Abigail VanMeter was born on 17 August 1891 at Delaware Co., OH.¹ She married Frank William Curtis on 2 July 1910 at Summit Co., OH. Sarah Abigail VanMeter married Arthur Wadley Lee on 17 August 1954 at Summit Co., OH.

     Mary Vann married Caleb Wilson Starr, son of Joseph McMinn Starr and Delilah Adair. Mary Vann was born in 1869. She was the daughter of Yartunnah Vann and Susan Bolin. Mary Vann died on 14 June 1923.

     Dr. Wade Hampton Vann was born in 1878. He married Mary Bell Thornton Starr, daughter of Walter Adair Starr and Ruth Ann Thornton, on 31 December 1905.

     Yartunnah Vann married Susan Bolin.

     Samuel Thomas Vannatta was born on 14 September 1835. He married Lavinna Hawkins, daughter of Isaac Hawkins and Peninah Huddleston, on 29 January 1864. Samuel Thomas Vannatta died on 20 March 1922 at age 86.

     Ruth Hazel VanNice was born on 5 October 1896 at Mediapolis, Des Moines Co., IA. She married Karl John Swygard on 4 August 1915 at Mediapolis, Des Moines Co., IA. Ruth Hazel VanNice died on 27 January 1990 at Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL, at age 93. She was buried in January 1990 at Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines Co., IA, Findagrave #16667984.

     Ethel Vannorsdall was born in 1882 at Fayette Co., OH. She was the daughter of Garret Oliver Vannorsdall and Louisa Crow. Ethel Vannorsdall died in 1968 at Fayette Co., OH.

     Garret Oliver Vannorsdall was born in 1857 at Fayette Co., OH. He married Louisa Crow, daughter of (?) Crow and Mary McCandless, on 16 November 1881 at Fayette Co., OH. Garret Oliver Vannorsdall died in 1928 at Fayette Co., OH.