Klaber Family History

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By Linda Kaye (Cope) Lanier

The Klaber Family of Pendleton County Kentucky

By Linda Kaye (Cope) Lanier

My grandmother, Abba Frances (Klaber) Cope is a descendant of the Klaber family of Pendleton County, Kentucky. Her grandparents, Jacob and Elisabetha (Hettisheimer) Klaber came to America from Germany in 1853 and settled in Pendleton County in 1856 where her father, Jacob Klaber, Jr. was born. The two story log house built by Jacob Klaber is still standing and is located on the farm of Omer Bentle on Highway 22. Mr. Bentle has generously allowed the Klaber descendants to visit his farm and walk through the building and its surroundings.

First Generation

1. Jacob KLABER. Born on 7 Dec 1828 in Heiligenmoschel, Pfalz, Bayern (Baveria), Germany. Jacob died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY in 1894, he was 65. Buried in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co. KY. On 14 Nov 1850 when Jacob was 21, he married Elisabetha HETTISHEIMER, daughter of Jacob HETTISHEIMER (15 Jul 1799-) & Sharlotta KIPPER, in Katzweiler, Pfalz, Bayern (Baveria, Germany). Born on 28 Nov 1829 in Katzweiler, Pfalz, Bayern (Baveria, Germany). Elisabetha died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY in 1904, she was 74. Buried in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co. KY. They had the following children:

2 i. Philippina "Minnie" (1850-1930)

3 ii. Elisabetha (1851-1930)

4 iii. Magnelena (1854-1940)

5 iv. Jacob (1856-1928)

6 v. John (1858-1932)

7 vi. Mary (1860-1938)

8 vii. Margaret (1863-1928)

9 viii. Henry (1865-1928)

10 ix. Catherine (or Katheryn) (1867-1933)

11 x. Frank (1869-1942)

12 xi. Ida (1871-1937)

13 xii. William (1873-1937)

Jacob and Elizabetha emigrated to America in 1853 aboard the George Hurlburt from Harve to New Orleans. They settled first near Glendale, Ohio where Jacob worked as a butcher for 2 or 3 years. Then Jacob and Elizabetha decided to move south to Kentucky where they located on Lick Creek in Pendleton Co. in 1856. Jacob first purchased a 25 acre farm near Butler, Pendleton Co. KY in July, 1860. In 1868 he purchased a 43 acre farm about three miles north of Falmouth, Pendleton Co. KY in an area referred to as Moduc. They first built a two story log house that is still standing on the old Klaber farm. They later built a two story frame house up on the ridge. It was there that Jacob and Elisabetha lived the remainder of their lives, raising 12 children. Jacob worked hard farming his own land and also working for others, doing farm work, logging, splitting logs and building rail fences. During the Civil war he broke and trained mules for the Union Army. Jacob and Elizabetha's deaths are both recorded in the church records of St. Francis Xavier Church.

Second Generation

Family of Jacob KLABER (1) & Elisabetha HETTISHEIMER

2. Philippina "Minnie" KLABER. Born on 8 May 1850 in Katzweiler, Pfalz, Bayern (Baveria, Germany). Philippina "Minnie" died in Cincinnati, OH on 6 Jan 1930, she was 79. Buried in Cincinnati, OH. Philippina "Minnie" first married John NICHIOLI1. They had one child:

14 i. Louise "Lulu"

Philippina "Minnie" second married Jacob GRUN (GREEN). They had the following children:

15 i. John

16 ii. Jake

Philippina "Minnie" third married KEMPER. They had no children.

3. Elisabetha KLABER. Born on 28 Nov 1851 in Katzweiler, Pfalz, Bayern (Baveria, Germany). Elisabetha died in South Milford, Indiana on 24 Dec 1930, she was 79. On 29 Dec 1874 when Elisabetha was 23, she married William KREBS, son of Louis Edward KREBS (21 Aug 1822-1884) & Mary Ann BECHEL (1 Nov 1821-), in Pendleton Co. KY. Born on 21 Jul 1851 in Kenton Co Kentucky. William died in South Milford, Ind. on 26 Mar 1923, he was 71. Buried in South Milford, Ind. Occupation: Carpenter. They had the following children:

17 i. Mary Eliszabeth (1876-1914)

18 ii. Ida May (1877-1961)

19 iii. Julius Caesar (1879-1971)

20 iv. Margaret Florence (1882-1906)

21 v. Francis Victoria (1884-)

22 vi. Clara Josephine (1888-1963)

23 vii. William Walter (1890-1924)

24 viii. Charles Louis (1893-1960)

William and Elizabeth lived in Pendleton Co. KY the first eight years of their marriage. Then in 1882, they purchased 97 1/2 acres of land in Menifee Co. KY near Pomeroyton. They lived there for over 20 years. William donated the land for the Tremble Bend School in Menifee Co KY. This is where the Krebs children received their education. About 1906, William and Elizabeth decided to sell the Menifee Co. farm and move to Indiana where four of their married children were living. They first lived on a farm near South Milford, Lagrange Co. Indianda made a brief move to Vicksburg, Michigan, then returned to Indiana where they bought property in the town of South Milford.

4. Magnelena KLABER. Born on 28 Mar 1854 in Glenville, OH. Magnelena died in Cincinnati, OH on 20 Sep 1940, she was 86. Magnelena married John RAUM. They had the following children:

25 i. Clara

26 ii. Phillip

27 iii. Edwin (-1971)

28 iv. Magnelena

5. Jacob KLABER. Born on 20 Nov 1856 in Pendleton Co. KY. Jacob died in Franklin, Warren Co OH on 14 Jul 1928, he was 71. Buried in Woodhill Cemetery, Franklin, Warren Co OH. On 6 Mar 1879 when Jacob was 22, he married Julia Frances ROBERTS, daughter of Thomas Piner ROBERTS (1830-1891) & Elizabeth LOVELACE (9 Aug 1841-24 Nov 1914), in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Born on 16 Mar 1862 in Pendleton Co. KY. Julia Frances died in Franklin, Warren Co OH on 25 Jan 1955, she was 92. Buried in Woodhill Cemetery, Franklin, Warren Co OH. Occupation: Housewife, Was postmistress of Gladys Post Office, Menifee Co KY from 18 Jan 1902 to2 May 1905. They had the following children:

29 i. Mary May "Molly" (1880-1981)

30 ii. Elizabeth "Lizzie" (1881-1967)

31 iii. Jacob "Jakie" (1884-1959)

32 iv. Henry Edwin (1885-1885)

33 v. Grace Lee (1887-1932)

34 vi. Abba Frances (1889-1979)

35 vii. Myrtle Ora (1892-1979)

36 viii. Fred R (1894-1970)

37 ix. Hattie Pearl (1896-1982)

38 x. Earle Raymond (1898-1931)

39 xi. Sherla Olive (1900-1934)

40 xii. Willard Piner (1903-1989)

Jacob and Julia were married in Pendleton Co. KY. Attached to their marriage license which is in a marriage book in the Pendleton Co. courthouse is a small note which reads, "Mr. Holt, Let J. Claber have licenz to marry Juley Roberts. T.P. Roberts." W. C. Holt was the County Clerk of Pendleton County at that time and his name appears on the marriage license that was issued. Three years later they moved to Menifee Co. KY where they lived for the next 20 years on a large farm located in the southern part of the county in an area the Klaber family called "Big Woods". Jacob farmed the land and had a large fruit orchard. About 1920 they moved to Franklin, Warren Co. Ohio.

Jacob's obituary which was published in the Franklin, Ohio newspaper at the time of his death reads as follows:

"Jacob Klaber, son of Jacob and Elizabeth Klaber, was born at Falmouth, Pendleton County, Kentucky, January 20, 1865 and died at his home near Franklin, July14, 1928. Aged 73 years, 5 months, and 24 days. He was of German parentage and one of a family of twelve children, eleven of whom survive him. In 1883 he was united in marriage to Julia Frances Roberts of Falmouth, KY, and three years later moved to Mariba, of the same state. To this union were born twelve children, five boys and seven girls, one boy passing into the Glory Land in infancy. The remaining children are Mrs. G.W. Branham and Mrs. C.A. Denniston of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky; Mrs. Shelby Cope and Mrs. Leonard Cope of Bryant, Oklahoma; Mrs. Frank Harbach, Mrs. Pearl Trent, and Mrs. Raleigh Heiger of Franklin, Ohio; J. D. Klaber of Mariba, Kentucky; Earl Klaber of Winchester, Kentucky; and Fred and Willard Klaber of Franklin, Ohio. He was a member of the Catholic Church from childhood and held to that belief all of his life. By occupation, he was a farmer and loved Nature and old Mother Earth, seeing in them the goodness of his Maker. He lived an honest and upright life, a man among men, dealing honorably and fairly with all. A good neighbor, a kind and loving husband and father, he will be greatly missed and long remembered by those who knew him. Eight years ago he left Mariba, Kentucky, and took up residence in the present home where the remaining years of his life were spent. He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife, four sons, seven daughters, fifty grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, four brothers, seven sisters, and a host of friends and relatives."

Julia lived 28 years after the death of her husband. Her obituary which appeared in the Franklin, Ohio newspaper at the time of her dead read as follows: REQUIEM MASS FRIDAY FOR MRS. JULIA KLABER

Requiem Mass will be celebrated Friday at 9:30 a. m. in St. Mary Catholic Church for Mrs. Julia Frances Klaber, 92, who died at her home on Pennyroyal Hill at noon Tuesday. Officiating at the services will be Father Nicholas Schneider, with burial in Woodhill Cemetery. The widow of Jacob Klaber, who died in 1928, Mrs. Klaber is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Heizer, with whom she made her home; Mrs. Mollie Branham, of Germantown, Ohio; Mrs. Pearl Graham of Lebanon, Ohio; Mrs. Abbie Cope of Tecumseh, Oklahoma; and Mrs. Myrtle Cope of Cushion, Oklahoma; three sons, Jakie of Frenchburg, Kentucky; and Freddie and Willard, both of Franklin, Ohio; a brother, Raymond, of Springboro, Ohio; and a large number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Unglesby Funeral Home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

6. John KLABER. Born on 24 Feb 1858 in Lick Creek, Near Butler, KY. John died in Elizabethville, KY on 27 Oct 1932, he was 74. Buried on 29 Oct 1932 in St. Xavier's Catholic Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Occupation: Farmer, general farm work. Religion: Catholic. On 24 Apr 1884 when John was 26, he married Katherine Ellen ACTON, daughter of Miles ACTON & ??? BURKE, in Pendleton Co. KY. Born on 14 Jul 1862. Katherine Ellen died on 22 Jun 1925, she was 62. Buried in St. Xavier's Catholic Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. They had the following children:

41 i. Mary E. (1885-1932)

42 ii. Jacob M. (1886-1923)

43 iii. Margaret "Maggie" (1888-1968)

44 iv. Ida (1890-1957)

45 v. Aggie (1892-1969)

46 vi. Rose Marie (1894-1987)

47 vii. William Patrick (1897-1947)

48 viii. Katherine E. (1899-1927)

49 ix. Baby (1902-1902)

50 x. Lauretta (1904-1988)

7. Mary KLABER. Born on 2 Nov 1860 in Kentucky. Mary died in Covington, KY in Apr 1938, she was 77. Religion: Member of Madison Ave. Christian Church, Covington, KY. Mary married Thomas SORRELL. They had the following children:

51 i. Bert

52 ii. George F.

53 iii. Iney Howard

54 iv. Ira

55 v. Thomas

56 vi. Everett (1890-1928)

57 vii. Claber

58 viii. Theadore

8. Margaret KLABER. Born on 16 Feb 1863 in Butler, Pendleton Co, KY. Margaret died in Covington, Pendleton Co. KY on 9 Nov 1928, she was 65. Buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, Price Hill, Cincinnati, OH. Margaret married John HARRINGTON. Born in Kenton Co KY. John died on 14 Jan 1940 in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Covington, KY. Buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, Price Hill, Cincinnati, OH. They had the following children:

59 i. Florence

60 ii. Robert

9. Henry KLABER. Born on 24 Feb 1865 in Butler, Pendleton Co, KY. Henry died in Covington, Pendleton Co. KY on 9 Nov 1928, he was 63. Buried in Mother of God Cemetery, Covington, Pendleton Co KY. Occupation: carpenter, building contractor. Religion: Holy Cross Church, Covington, KY. On 24 Feb 1895 when Henry was 30, he married Jennie LANCASTER, in Pendleton Co. KY. Born in Dec 1870 in KY. Jennie died in Covington, Pendleton Co. KY on 29 Jan 1950, she was 79. Buried in Mother of God Cemetery, Covington, Pendleton Co KY. They had the following children:

61 i. Carrie (1896-1956)

62 ii. Grace (1897-)

63 iii. Minnie (1899-1960)

64 iv. Charles Henry (1901-1947)

65 v. Julia (1904-)

66 vi. Nora (1907-)

67 vii. Mary (1908-)

68 viii. Nellie (1911-)

Henry's obituary which appeared in the "Kentucky Post" on November 11, 1928, reads as follows: "KLABER FUNERAL. Requiem Mass to be Intoned Monday in Covington

Requiem high mass will be intoned at Holy Cross Church, Covington, Monday, 10am for Henry Klaber, 63, carpenter, of 1737 Madison Ave., Covington. Burial will be in the Mother of God Cemetery. Klaber died suddenly at his home Friday morning of heart failure. He had been having occasional heart attacks, but the day prior to his death he appeared well and worked all day. Born and reared in Falmouth, KY, he remained there until 20 years ago when he brought his family to Covington. He has lived there ever since. He is survived by his wife, a son, Charles, who lives at home; seven daughters, Mary, Nora, and Nellie, who live at home; Mrs. Arch Cornelius of Falmouth; Mrs. Everett Bobb of McKee St. Covington; three brothers, Frank, William, and John of Falmouth; five sisters, Mrs. Ira Bachman, Westwood, Cincinnati; Mrs. Lena Baum and Mrs. Minnie Kemper of Cincinnati; Mrs. Elizabeth Krebs, Ironton, OH; and Mrs. Thomas Delaney of Falmouth."

10. Catherine (or Katheryn) KLABER. Born on 1 May 1867 in Butler, Pendleton Co, KY. Catherine (or Katheryn) died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY on 24 Nov 1933, she was 66. Buried in St. Xavier's Catholic Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. On 26 Aug 1884 when Catherine (or Katheryn) was 17, she married Thomas DELANEY, in Pendleton Co. KY. Born in 1858 in Pendleton Co. KY. Thomas died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY on 19 May 1936, he was 78. Buried on 22 May 1936 in St. Xavier's Catholic Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. They had the following children:

69 i. Lucy (1885-)

70 ii. Mary Elizabeth (1888-1961)

71 iii. Thomas Ed (1891-)

72 iv. William Patrick (1893-1943)

73 v. John F. (1895-)

74 vi. Katie Maria (1897-)

75 vii. Bernard (~1901-)

76 viii. Julia (~1904-)

77 ix. Helen (~1911-)

11. Frank KLABER. Born on 9 Apr 1869 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Frank died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY on 10 Dec 1942, he was 73. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Religion: Falmouth Lutheran Church. On 9 Oct 1901 when Frank was 32, he married Ida STAHL, in Pendleton Co. KY. Born in 1877. Ida died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY in 1954, she was 77. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. They had the following children:

78 i. Godfery (1902-1968)

79 ii. Ida Katherine (1904-1984)

80 iii. Anna E. (1908-1989)

81 iv. Frank E. (1910-1992)

82 v. William Henry (1915-1978)

Frank was a farmer. He was a member of Falmouth Lutheran Church until it was dissolved, then became a member of Mt. Mariah Church. He lived on Morgan Road, three miles south of Falmouth.

12. Ida KLABER. Born on 3 Nov 1871 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Ida died on 2 Jul 1937, she was 65. Ida married Ira BAUGHMAN. They had the following children:

83 i. George

84 ii. Andrew

85 iii. Hilda

13. William KLABER. Born on 3 Nov 1873 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. William died in Mt. Moriah, Pendleton Co. KY on 7 Oct 1937, he was 63. Religion: raised a Catholic. On 20 Jan 1901 when William was 27, he married Hattie Pearl LAFALLETTE, daughter of ??? LAFALLETTE & Mrs. ??? LAFALLETTE, in Pendleton Co. KY. Born on 28 Jun 1876. Hattie Pearl died in 1959, she was 82. Buried in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Pendleton Co. KY. They had the following children:

86 i. William Jacob (1902-1983)

87 ii. Florence (1904-2005)

88 iii. Elbert James (1907-1985)

89 iv. Charles J. (~1910-)

90 v. Katherine (1912-1984)

91 vi. Frances (~1916-)

Third Generation

Family of Philippina "Minnie" KLABER (2) & John NICHIOLI

14. Louise "Lulu" NICHIOLI. Lulu never married but had a daughter named Marie.1 Child:

i. Marie

Family of Philippina "Minnie" KLABER (2) & Jacob GRUN (GREEN)

15. John GREEN. John had no children.1

16. Jake GRUN (GREEN). Jake had two adopted children.1

Family of Elisabetha KLABER (3) & William KREBS

17. Mary Eliszabeth KREBS. Born on 27 Jan 1876 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Mary Eliszabeth died on 27 Feb 1914, she was 38.

18. Ida May KREBS. Born on 11 Jun 1877 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Ida May died on 28 Mar 1961, she was 83.

19. Julius Caesar KREBS. Born on 18 Jan 1879 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Julius Caesar died on 1 Jan 1971, he was 91.

20. Margaret Florence KREBS. Born on 22 Feb 1882 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Margaret Florence died on 12 May 1906, she was 24.

21. Francis Victoria KREBS. Born on 9 Apr 1884 in Pomroyton, Menifee Co KY.

22. Clara Josephine KREBS. Born on 29 Jul 1888 in Pomroyton, Menifee Co KY. Clara Josephine died on 30 Jun 1963, she was 74.

23. William Walter KREBS. Born on 14 Feb 1890 in Pomroyton, Menifee Co KY. William Walter died on 3 May 1924, he was 34.

24. Charles Louis KREBS. Born on 10 Jul 1893 in Pomroyton, Menifee Co KY. Charles Louis died on 11 Aug 1960, he was 67.

Family of Magnelena KLABER (4) & John RAUM

25. Clara RAUM.

26. Phillip RAUM.

27. Edwin RAUM. Edwin died on 26 Oct 1971.

28. Magnelena RAUM.

Family of Jacob KLABER (5) & Julia Frances ROBERTS

29. Mary May "Molly" KLABER. Born in Jan 1880 in Montgomery Co KY. Mary May "Molly" died in Germantown, Warren Co. OH on 10 Aug 1981, she was 101. Buried in Germantown Cemetery, Germantown, Warren Co. OH. In 1898 when Mary May "Molly" was 17, she married George BRANHAM, in Menifee Co, KY. Born on 26 Aug 1874 in KY. George died in Germantown, Ohio on 24 Dec 1963, he was 89. Buried on 28 Dec 1963 in Germantown Cemetery, Germantown, Warren Co. OH. They had the following children:

i. Ida (1898-)

ii. Kelly (1900-)

iii. Bruce (1902-)

iv. Knox V. (1903-1904)

v. Inez (1905-1949)

vi. Reece Kash (1907-1963)

vii. Grace (1910-2000)

viii. Ernie Earl (1912-1942)

ix. Virgil

George and Molly lived in Menifee Co. KY in the early years of their marriage. They also lived at Lower Spencer in Montgomery Co. KY near her sister, Grace and Charles Denniston. In the later years George and Molly lived in Germantown, OH.

30. Elizabeth "Lizzie" KLABER. Born on 10 Dec 1881 in Montgomery or Menifee Co KY. Elizabeth "Lizzie" died in Franklin, Warren Co OH in 1967, she was 85. Buried in Woodhill Cemetery, Franklin, Warren Co OH. About 1920 when Elizabeth "Lizzie" was 38, she married Raleigh H. HEIZER, in Menifee Co. KY. Born on 23 Mar 1894 in KY. Raleigh H. died in Menifee Co. KY on 10 Nov 1972, he was 78. Buried in Lovelace Cemetery, Menifee Co. KY. They had no children.

Raliegh and Lizzie moved from Kentucky to Ohio when her parents did and they lived next to her parents. Sometime after 1930, Raliegh and Lizzie divorced and Raliegh moved back to Menifee Co. KY. Lizzie lived the rest of her life in Franklin, Ohio and took care of her mother until her death.

31. Jacob "Jakie" KLABER. Born on 29 Sep 1884 in Montgomery or Menifee Co KY. Jacob "Jakie" died in Menifee Co, KY on 4 Apr 1959, he was 74. Buried on 7 Apr 1959 in Egelston Cemetery, Menifee Co KY. On 8 Oct 1904 when Jacob "Jakie" was 20, he married Kate "Katie" KINNEY, daughter of William R. KINNEY (May 1840-18 Feb 1922) & Rebecca HALL (Feb 1853-7 Apr 1924), in Menifee Co. KY. Born on 11 Jul 1885 in Menifee Co, KY. Kate "Katie" died in Menifee Co Ky on 27 May 1953, she was 67. Buried on 30 May 1953 in Egelston Cemetery, Tar Ridge, Menifee Co KY. They had the following children:

i. Pearl (1905-)

ii. Clyde (1908-1973)

iii. Ethel (1910-)

iv. Bethel (1910-1981)

v. Eunice "Una" (1913-)

vi. Augusta (1915-1971)

vii. Ray (1917-2003)

viii. Sybil (1919-1954)

ix. Della (1921-1997)

x. Marietta "Bertha" (1923-)

xi. Joette Leola (1925-1930)

xii. William Elwood "Bill" (1927-)

32. Henry Edwin KLABER. Born on 17 Nov 1885 in Menifee Co KY. Henry Edwin died on 17 Nov 1885 in Menifee Co KY.

33. Grace Lee KLABER. Born on 6 Jan 1887 in Menifee Co, KY. Grace Lee died in Moores Ferry, Bath Co. KY on 29 Mar 1932, she was 45. Buried in Fortune Cemetery, Lower Spencer, KY. On 6 Nov 1909 when Grace Lee was 22, she married Charles Andrew DENNISTON, son of James W. DENNISTON (Sep 1856-) & Lina S. [DENNISTON] (Nov 1866-). Born on 27 Sep 1884 in Menifee Co Ky. Charles Andrew died in Stanton, Powell Co. KY on 28 Aug 1955, he was 70. Buried in Fortune Cemetery, Lower Spencer, KY. They had the following children:

i. William Verney (1910-1974)

ii. Ruby Ellen (1912-2000)

iii. Ruth Anice (1914-1917)

iv. Mildred Pearl (1915-1916)

v. Herman Chester (1916-2001)

vi. Sally Frances (1919-)

vii. Earle Claude (1921-)

viii. Dorothy May (1923-1978)

ix. Dallas Morton (1926-2000)

x. Charlene Elizabeth (1928-)

Charles and Grace lived at Lower Spencer, Montgomery Co. KY in the early years. The family later moved to Salt Lick in Bath Co. KY where Charles ran a General Store. They were living at Salt Lick when Grace died.

34. Abba Frances KLABER. Born on 29 Jun 1889 in Frenchburg, Menifee Co. KY. Abba Frances died in Shawnee, Pottawatomie, OK on 25 Feb 1979, she was 89. Buried in Tecumseh Cemetery, Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co. OK. Occupation: housewife. In 1908 when Abba Frances was 18, she married Lewis Shelby COPE, son of Alfred Buckner "Buck" COPE (18 Feb 1862-5 Jul 1934) & Mary Elizabeth "Molly" EGELSTON (8 Sep 1864-24 Mar 1951), in Frenchburg, Menifee Co. KY. Born on 7 Aug 1889 in Frenchburg, Menifee Co. KY. Lewis Shelby died in Shawnee, Pottawatomie, OK on 4 Feb 1972, he was 82. Buried in Tecumseh Cemetery, Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co. OK. Occupation: farmer, worked as a teaming contractor in oil fields in early day Oklahoma. They had the following children:

i. Shelby Lavern (1909-1994)

ii. Elwood Thomas (1911-1985)

iii. Raymond Earl (1913-1995)

iv. Cecil Clay (1914-1967)

v. Jack Carl (1917-1986)

vi. Elmo Jake "Mose" (1919-1994)

vii. Nell Frances (1921-2006)

viii. Billy "Ruth" (1928-2001)

ix. Betty "Joan" (1930-)

Abbie's obituary appeared in the Shawnee News Star, Shawnee, OK. It reads as follows: "Mrs. L. S. (Abba) Cope, 89, of Route 1, Tecumseh, died Sunday afternoon in a Shawnee hospital following an extended illness. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday in the Cooper Funeral Chapel, Tecumseh, with Rev. James W. Wright, paator of the First Baptist Church, Tecumseh, officiating. Interment will be in the Tecumseh Cemetery. Born June 29, 1889 in Frenchburg, KY., Mrs. Cope was reared in Kentucky. She married Lewis Shelby Cope in 1908, in Frenchburg. He died Feb. 4, 1972. Cecil C. Cope, a son, died in 1967. Following her marriage, Mrs. Cope lived on a farm near Frenchburg. She was a former resident of Keifer, Bryant, and Earlsboro before moving to Tecumseh in 1930. They lived on a farm southwest of Tecumseh for more than 20 years before moving to Tecumseh in 1953. Mrs. Cope was a member of the First Baptist Church, Tecumseh. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Nell McCraw, Tecumseh; Mrs. Ruth Day, Macomb, and Mrs. Joan Ray, Phoenix City, Ala.; five sons, S.L. Cope, Anaheim, Calif.; Earl R. Cope, Oklahoma City; E.T. Cope, Macomb; Jack Cope and E.J. Cope, both of Tecumseh; three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Branham, Frenchburg, KY; Mrs. Pearl Graham, Dayton, OH; and Mrs. Myrtle Cope, Overland Park, KS; one brother, Willard Klaber, Dayton, OH; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Lewis Shelby Cope and Abba Frances Klaber lived on a farm near Frenchburg, Kentucky after their marriage. They made a brief move to Middletown, Ohio, where they lived for about one year. They moved back to Menifee County Kentucky and lived near the town of Mariba in 1911, then moved to Oklahoma where they lived in the communities of Keifer, Bryant, and Earlsboro, following the oil boom, where Shelby was working as a teaming contractor. A teamster's job was to move oilfield equipment with teams of horses. The stock market crash of 1929 severely damaged the Oklahoma oil industry, putting many workers out of jobs, so Shelby bought a farm SW of Tecumseh in Pottawatomie Co. OK in 1930 and the family lived there for the next 23 years. In 1953, Shelby and Abbie sold the farm and bought an historic, two-story house on the west edge of Tecumseh and a small farm near Harjo, located SW of Tecumseh. In 1971 they built a new house on the Harjo farm, sold the house in Tecumseh, and moved back to the country. Shelby died less than a year later, and Abbie continued to live on the Harjo farm until she suffered a stroke in 1974. She spent the last five years of her life in the Colonial Estates Nursing Home in Shawnee, OK.

35. Myrtle Ora KLABER. Born on 19 Nov 1892 in Menifee Co, KY. Myrtle Ora died in Overland Park, Johnson Co KS on 5 Dec 1979, she was 87. Buried in Little Cemetery, Seminole, Seminole Co. OK, Hwy 99. Religion: Lutheran. In 1908 when Myrtle Ora was 15, she married John Leonard COPE, son of Alfred Buckner "Buck" COPE (18 Feb 1862-5 Jul 1934) & Mary Elizabeth "Molly" EGELSTON (8 Sep 1864-24 Mar 1951), in Menifee Co, KY. Born on 23 Oct 1888 in Menifee Co, KY. John Leonard died in Cushing, Payne Co. OK on 22 Jul 1946, he was 57. Buried in Little Cemetery, Seminole, Seminole Co. OK, Hwy 99. Occupation: Worked for an oil company. They had the following children:

i. William Vaughn "Bill" (1909-1969)

ii. Fred (1911-1970)

iii. Virgil (1914-1984)

iv. Bessie (1915-1916)

v. Guy (1916-1986)

vi. Mildred (1919-1983)

Sometime between 1910 and 1920, John Leonard and his family moved to Oklahoma. He registered for the draft in WWI on June 5, 1917 in Creek Co. OK He was listed as 30 years old, married, and working as an Oil Worker for C.G. Gibbons.

Myrtle lived 33 years after the death of her husband. Most of that time she lived with her daughter Mildred who worked for an oil company and was transferred to various offices. For a while they lived in Shawnee, Oklahoma; then in Wichita, Kansas; and finally in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City.

36. Fred R KLABER. Born on 4 Apr 1894 in Menifee Co, KY. Fred R died in Franklin, Warren Co OH in Oct 1970, he was 76. Buried in Woodhill Cemetery. Fred R married Elizabeth ARMITAGE. Born in 1902 in Menifee Co Ky. Elizabeth died in Franklin, Warren Co OH on 12 Jul 1990, she was 88. Buried in Woodhill Cemetery, Franklin, Warren Co OH. They had the following children:

i. Lowell

ii. Margie

iii. Darrell "Bud"

Fred served in the Infantry in WWI

37. Hattie Pearl KLABER. Born on 17 Feb 1896 in Menifee Co, KY. Hattie Pearl died in Franklin, Warren Co OH in 1982, she was 85. Buried in Woodhill Cemetery, Franklin, Warren Co OH. Occupation: Hattie Pearl was elected Warren County Recorder, Nov 5, 1940, by 8114 votes over her opponent. Religion: Member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Franklin, Ohio. Hattie Pearl first married John TRENT. They had the following children:

i. Bonnie (1914-)

ii. Chester (1916-)

iii. Julia Nell (1918-)

After 1920 when Hattie Pearl was 23, she second married Bebe GRAHAM, in Franklin, Warren Co. OH. Born in 1883. Bebe died in Franklin, Warren Co OH on 22 Jan 1938, he was 55. Buried in Woodhill Cemetery, Franklin, Warren Co OH. Occupation: Law enforcement officer. He was sheriff of Warren County, Ohio at the time of his death. He had previously served as marshal of Franklin, Ohio, for over 30 years. They had one child:

i. Richard

38. Earle Raymond KLABER. Born on 27 Feb 1898 in Menifee Co, KY. Earle Raymond died in Florida??? on 1 Mar 1931, he was 33. Buried in Winchester Cemetery, Lot 38, Grave 11, Winchester, Clark Co. KY. In 1920 when Earle Raymond was 21, he married Stanley PROFITT. Born in 1904. They had the following children:

i. Raymond (1922-)

ii. Julia (1927-)

iii. Betty (>1930-)

39. Sherla Olive KLABER. Born on 19 Apr 1900 in Menifee Co, KY. Sherla Olive died in Franklin, Warren Co OH on 7 Aug 1934, she was 34. Buried in Woodhill Cemetery, Franklin, Warren Co OH. In 1921 when Sherla Olive was 20, she married Frank HARBACH, son of Rufus HARBACH (abt 1865-) & F. Jane [HARBACH] (abt 1868-), in Warren Co. OH. Born on 19 Jul 1894 in Franklin, Warren Co OH. Frank died in Middletown Hospital, Middletown, OH on 19 Mar 1935, he was 40. Buried in Woodhill Cemetery, Franklin, Warren Co OH. They had the following children:

i. Sarah E. (1922-)

ii. Frank E. (1924-2003)

iii. Charles S. (1928-)

iv. Edwin (>1930-)

v. Fred (>1930-)

vi. Frances (>1930-)

40. Willard Piner KLABER. Born on 11 Sep 1903 in Menifee Co, KY. Willard Piner died in Zepherhills, FL on 7 Dec 1989, he was 86. Buried in Woodhill Cemetery, Franklin, Warren Co OH. Willard Piner married Pearl Ora COLLIER, daughter of George William COLLIER (1878-1969) & Hattie Belle NORTHCUTT (9 Apr 1876-1924). Born on 19 May 1906 in Menifee Co Ky. Pearl Ora died in Franklin, Warren Co OH on 14 Dec 1996, she was 90. Buried in Woodhill Cemetery, Franklin, Warren Co OH. They had the following children:

i. Willard R. (1927-1985)

ii. Janet Irene

Family of John KLABER (6) & Katherine Ellen ACTON

41. Mary E. KLABER. Born on 2 Feb 1885 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Mary E. died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY on 5 Oct 1932, she was 47. Buried in St. Xavier's Catholic Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Religion: St. Francis Xavier Church. Mary never married. Her obituary reads as follows: "MISS MARY KLABER, 79, DIES DEC. 18TH

Requiem High Mass for Miss Mary Klaber, of the Sullivan Road, Route 2, Butler, was sung on Monday, December 21st, at 9 a.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Falmouth, by the Rev. Henry Busemeyelr. Miss Klaber was the daughter of John and Katie Acton Klaber and was born in Pendleton County and lived her entire life in this county. She passed away at 10 a.m. Friday, December 18th, at her home, following a long illness. Miss Klaber was a fine Christian lady of the highest type and held in esteem by all who knew her. She was a loving sister, a patient sufferer, and will be sadly missed by her bereaved family. She is survived by four beloved sisters."

42. Jacob M. KLABER. Born on 27 Mar 1886 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Jacob M. died in Catawba Pike, KY on 5 Oct 1923, he was 37. Buried on 8 Oct 1923 in St. Xavier's Catholic Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Religion: St. Xavier's Catholic Church, Falmouth. In 1914 when Jacob M. was 27, he married Nola FINN. Jacob's obituary reads as follows: "JACOB M. KLABER

After almost five years of sufferings patiently endured, Jacob M. Klaber peacefully departed this life on Friday, October 5th, at the noon hour, in his residence on the Catawba Pike. He was born near Falmouth on March 27, 1886, the son of John Klaber and Katherine Action Klaber. In 1914 he married Miss Nola Finn who survives him and gave him the best of care during his long illness. His father and mother, seven sisters, and one brother remain also to mourn his untimely death. He was buried from the Church of St. Francis Xavier on Monday, October 8th. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in that vast temple of divine worship, hundreds of friends and relatives from near and far, having come to give to "Jake" their last testimony of love and esteem. The service was conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. M. Lelen who also preached a profoundly Christian and Biblical sermon. Among the many friends who came from Covington was L. J. Dickerson, chief of District 489 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, J.C. Beach, George Sorrell, and O.R. Stephens. We extend to the family our sincere condolences. Pall bears were Charlie Lake, O.R. Stephens, Fred Dahms, Bernard Sullivan, B.C. Dahms, Ernest Bobb. Floral pieces were many and beautiful. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Wm. Krebs, South Milford, Ind.; Mrs. Ida Backmann, Mrs. Joseph Kemper, Mrs. Lena Baum, Charlie Lake of Cincinnati; Herbert Lake of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. John Hillige and son, Herman, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sorrell and sons, George and Klaber, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klaber, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haegele, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Finn, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Finn and son, of Covington; Mrs. Guss Howard of Spring Lake."

43. Margaret "Maggie" KLABER. Born on 7 Mar 1888 in Mt. Moriah, Pendleton Co KY. Margaret "Maggie" died in Cythiana, Harrison Co. KY on 12 Sep 1968, she was 80. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co. KY. On 15 Apr 1915 when Margaret "Maggie" was 27, she married Bruno Christian DAHMS, son of Julius E. DAHMS (Oct 1846-27 Apr 1933) & Harrietta [DAHMS] (Jan 1846-28 Jun 1920), in Pendleton Co. KY. Born on 27 Jul 1893 in Pendleton Co. KY. Bruno Christian died in Pendleton Co. KY on 22 Jul 1972, he was 78. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co. KY. They had the following children:

i. Heneretta

ii. Jacob F (1918-1984)

iii. Robert W (1920-)

iv. Chester Lee (1926-1929)

v. UNNAMED

Margaret and Bruno lived at Route 2, Butler, Pendleton Co. KY. Her funeral was held Sunday, September 15, at Woodhead and Son Memorial in Falmouth, KY. The service was conducted by Reverend Carl Sears. Casket bearers wee Leonard Ashcraft, George Ashcraft, Elbert Klaber, Willie Klaber, Earnest Greene, and Willard Auchter. Music was provided by Mrs. hurl Weaver and Miss Ruby Arnold. A prayer service was held on Saturday at 7 p.m. by Rev. Harry J. Tenhundfeld.

44. Ida KLABER. Born on 13 Jan 1890 in Pendleton Co. KY. Ida died in Kenton Co. KY on 16 Oct 1957, she was 67. Ida married Fred Charles DAHMS, son of William DAHMS (Feb 1842-) & Minnie [DAHMS] (Jan 1844-). Born in May 1888 in KY. Fred Charles died in Covington, Kenton Co. KY on 11 Jun 1941, he was 53.2 Buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co. KY. They had one child:

i. Carl Frederick (1915-1944)

The obituary for Fred, which has no date, reads as follows: "WOMAN DISCOVERS body OF HUSBAND HANGING IN CELLAR. Ill Health Given as Cause for Carpenter's Suicide

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 PM at the residence for Fred C. Dahms, 52, 813 Greer Avenue, Covington who ended his life Wednesday by hanging himself in the basement of his home. A carpenter, he had been in ill health for some time. He was found by his wife, Mrs. Ida Dahms, who returned from work and found the cellar door open. Covington Patrolman Harry Smith reported that Mrs. Dahms and a neighbor, Ray Sullivan, 812 Greer Avenue, carried the victim to an upstairs bedroom. The Covington life squad was summoned, but Dahms was dead on their arrival. Dr. James P. Riffe, Kenton County Coroner, said friends told him that Dahms had been worrying over a son, Carl, who recently filled out his questionaire for army service. Dr. Riffe returned a verdict of suicide. Besides his wife and son, he leaves a brother Henry Dahms of Cincinnati. The John N. Middendorf Sons Funeral Home, Covington, is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery."

45. Aggie KLABER. Born on 21 May 1892 in Pendleton Co. KY. Aggie died in Pendleton Co. KY on 4 Jun 1969, she was 77. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co. KY. On 3 Aug 1912 when Aggie was 20, she married Bernard SULLIVAN, in Pendleton Co. KY. Born on 3 May 1892 in Pendleton Co. KY. Bernard died in Pendleton Co. KY on 2 Mar 1976, he was 83. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co. KY. They had the following children:

i. Mary Elizabeth (1918-2005)

ii. Frances (1917-)

Aggie's obituary reads as follows: "MRS. AGGIE SULLIVAN DIES JUNE 4TH AT LOCAL HOSPITAL

Mrs. Aggie Klaber Sullivan, daughter of the late John and Katherine Acton Klaber, was born in Pendleton County, Kentucky, on May 21, 1892 and passed away on Wednesday, June 4th, 1969, at the Pendleton County Hospital, Falmouth, where she had been a patient for six days. Her age at the time of her passing was 77 years and 13 days. She was a devoted member of the Mt. Moriah Christian Church, and lived at Route 2, Butler, Ky. Mrs. Sullivan was a devoted and loving wife and mother, and with her passing we have indeed lost one of our county's finest citizens. She leaves her beloved husband of 57 years, Bernard Sullivan, and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Browning, at home, and Mrs. Frances Wintring, of Latonia Lakes, Ky. and also two sisters, Mrs. Rosie Stephens, of Covington, KY. and Mrs. Lauretta Wallace of Cincinnati. In addition she also leaves three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and seven nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 6th, at the Woodhead and son Memorial Funeral Chapel, Falmouth, by Rev. John Gardner. Musical selections were beautifully rendered by Mrs. Mary Frances Kimble. Casket bearers were: Joe Brownfield, Dewey Campbell, Wilbur Sullivan, George Ashcraft, Willie Klaber, and John Delaney. Interment took place in the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth."

Bernard's obituary reads as follows: BERNARD E. SULLIVAN, 83, R. 2, Butler, Dies March 2nd, WAS A FINE CITIZEN

Bernard E. Sullivan, age 8e, of Route 2, Butler, was born on May 3, 1892 in Pendleton County, KY and passed away on Tuesday, March 2nd, 1976, at 7:45 a.m. at his farm home following a long illness. He was a son of the late John and Jane Bethel Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan was a retired farmer and member of the Nt. Moriah Christian Church, Pendleton County. His beloved wife, Aggie Klaber Sullivan, preceded him in death on June 4, 1989. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Browning, with whom he lived, and Mrs. Frances Wintring, of Latonia Lakes, KY. and three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, one brother, John E. Sullivan of near Falmouth. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 5th at the Woodhead and Son Memorial Funeral Chapel, Falmouth, by Rev. Mark Prevo. Musical selections were beautifully offered by Mrs. Kay Wood at the organ. Casket bearers were: Clarence Dempsey, Joe Brownfield, Alvin Adams, Obie Fardo, Henry Runke, and Richard Jacob. Interment took place in the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth.

46. Rose Marie KLABER. Born on 4 Apr 1894 in Emery, KY. Rose Marie died in Ft Mitchel, Kenton Co. KY on 2 Mar 1987, she was 92. Buried in Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, Kenton Co. KY. Rose Marie married Orville Ranson STEPHENS. Born on 19 Sep 1895. Orville Ranson died in Covington, Kenton Co. KY on 2 Sep 1956, he was 60. Buried in Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, Kenton Co. KY. They had the following children:

i. Helen Marie (1917-)

ii. Katherine (1922-)

Rose Marie was a housewife and a clerk at Lowe's Drug Store in Cincinnati, OH. After her husband's death she bought a house in Latonia, KY and lived there until she died. She died at 2:40 a.m. on March 2, 1987 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, Covington, Kentucky. funeral services were held at Swindler funeral Home in Latonia.

Ransom worked on street cars, then worked on the railroad. He was a locomotive Engineer for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. He lived at RR1, Independence, Kenton Co. KY. He died at the age of 60 years. He was a former chairman of the local unit of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, member of Colonel Clay Lodge, AF & AM, Covington, KY, 32nd Degree Mason, and member of India Consistory, Scottish Rite. He was a member of Independence Christian Church. He raised Shetland Ponies after his retirement from the railroad.

47. William Patrick KLABER. Born on 21 Jun 1897 in Pendleton Co. KY. William Patrick died in Pendleton Co. KY on 12 May 1947, he was 49. Occupation: farmer. Religion: St. Xavier's Catholic Church, Falmouth. William never married.

48. Katherine E. KLABER. Born on 28 Aug 1899. Katherine E. died on 29 Jan 1927, she was 27. Buried in St. Xavier's Catholic Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. On 3 Feb 1923 when Katherine E. was 23, she married Earnest BOBB, in Pendleton Co. KY. Born on 10 Apr 1897 in Portland, KY. Earnest died in Demossville, KY in Mar 1974, he was 76. Buried in St. Xavier's Catholic Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY.

49. Baby KLABER. Born on 25 Nov 1902. Baby died on 26 Nov 1902.

50. Lauretta KLABER. Born on 19 Jul 1904 in Pendleton Co. KY. Lauretta died in Owenston, Owen Co. KY in Dec 1988, she was 84. On 22 Nov 1924 when Lauretta was 20, she first married Clarence BOBB, in Pendleton Co. KY. Born on 24 Mar 1897 in Butler, Pendleton Co. KY. Clarence died in Owenton, Owen Co. Ky in Aug 1971, he was 74. They had the following children:

i. Betty Rose (1925-)

ii. Dorothy Bell (1929-)

After 1930 when Lauretta was 25, she second married Charles WALLACE.

Family of Mary KLABER (7) & Thomas SORRELL

51. Bert SORRELL.

52. George F. SORRELL.

53. Iney Howard SORRELL.

54. Ira SORRELL.

55. Thomas SORRELL.

56. Everett SORRELL. Born in 1890. Everett died in Covington, KY on 8 Mar 1928, he was 38. Buried in Butler, KY.

57. Claber SORRELL.

58. Theadore SORRELL.

Family of Margaret KLABER (8) & John HARRINGTON

59. Florence HARRINGTON.

60. Robert HARRINGTON.

Family of Henry KLABER (9) & Jennie LANCASTER

61. Carrie KLABER. Born on 2 Aug 1896 in Pendleton Co Ky. Carrie died in Pendleton Co Ky on 24 Oct 1956, she was 60. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Carrie married Arch E. CORNELIUS. Born abt 1891 in KY. They had the following children:

i. Letta J. (1914-)

ii. Elnora M. (~1922-)

62. Grace KLABER. Born in Aug 1897 in Pendleton Co. KY. Grace married Everett BOBB. Born abt 1899 in KY. They had the following children:

i. Majorie

ii. Katheryn (~1921-)

63. Minnie KLABER. Born in Feb 1899 in Pendleton Co. KY. Minnie died in Pendleton Co Ky on 4 May 1960, she was 61. Buried in Mother of God Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Minnie married P. H. Theodora EGAN. Born abt 1901 in KY. They had the following children:

i. Carl S (1932-)

ii. Raymond C. (~1923-)

64. Charles Henry KLABER. Born in 1901 in Pendleton Co. KY. Charles Henry died in 1947, he was 46. Charles Henry married Ervie Mae BAKER. Born abt 1907 in KY. They had one child:

i. Daniel Henry (~1929-1970)

65. Julia KLABER. Born in 1904 in Pendleton Co. KY. Julia married Robert E. DAILEY. Born abt 1902 in KY. They had one child:

i. Betty F (1925-)

66. Nora KLABER. Buried in Floral Hills Cemetery, Latonia, Pendleton Co KY. Born in 1907 in Pendleton Co. KY. Nora married Clifford WATSON.

67. Mary KLABER. Born in 1908 in Kenton Co. KY. Mary married ??? DEWALT. They had the following children:

i. Majorie L. (1933-)

ii. Kinney V (1941-)

68. Nellie KLABER. Born in 1911 in Kenton Co. KY. About 30 Jul 1929 when Nellie was 18, she married William H. BOSSHAMMER, in Latonia, Kenton Co. KY. They had one child:

i. Jack W. (1939-)

Family of Catherine (or Katheryn) KLABER (10) & Thomas DELANEY

69. Lucy DELANEY. Born in Jul 1885 in Pendleton Co. KY.

70. Mary Elizabeth DELANEY. Born on 28 Apr 1888 in Pendleton Co. KY. Mary Elizabeth died in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Covington, KY on 15 Feb 1961, she was 72. Buried in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co. KY. On 10 Sep 1913 when Mary Elizabeth was 25, she married Michael O'HARA, in Pendleton Co. KY. They had the following children:

i. Edward

ii. ???

Mary lived in Covington, Kenton Co. KY. She was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Covington, Kenton Co. KY.

71. Thomas Ed DELANEY. Born in Jun 1891 in Pendleton Co. KY. On 27 Oct 1920 when Thomas Ed was 29, he married Annie KELLEY, in Pendleton Co. KY. They had the following children:

i. Mary (1922-)

ii. Edward (1926-)

72. William Patrick DELANEY. Born in Jul 1893 in Pendleton Co. KY. William Patrick died in Pendleton Co Ky on 28 Nov 1943, he was 50. On 7 Jan 1920 when William Patrick was 26, he married Mary Grace CONROY, in Pendleton Co. KY.

73. John F. DELANEY. Born in Sep 1895 in Pendleton Co. KY. On 8 Jan 1921 when John F. was 25, he married Velma Florine DOUGHERTY, in Pendleton Co. KY. Born abt 1898 in KY. They had the following children:

i. John E. (1922-)

ii. Mary C. (1923-)

iii. Alma F. (1924-)

iv. Dorothy I. (1925-)

v. Franlin C. (1927-)

vi. Geneva F. (1929-)

74. Katie Maria DELANEY. Born in May 1897 in Pendleton Co. KY.

75. Bernard DELANEY. Born abt 1901 in Pendleton Co. KY. In 1928 when Bernard was 27, he married Margaret [DELANEY]. Born abt 1901 in KY. They had one child:

i. Mary (1929-)

76. Julia DELANEY. Born abt 1904 in Pendleton Co. KY. On 10 Nov 1926 when Julia was 22, she married Joseph K. DALY, in Pendleton Co. KY.

77. Helen DELANEY. Born abt 1911 in Pendleton Co. KY.

Family of Frank KLABER (11) & Ida STAHL

78. Godfery KLABER. Born on 6 Aug 1902. Godfery died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY on 23 Apr 1968, he was 65. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co. KY. Occupation: farmer. Religion: Member Falmouth Christian Church. On 7 Dec 1927 when Godfery was 25, he married Catherine E. HALL, in Pendleton Co. KY. Born in 1902. Catherine E. died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY on 23 Apr 1968, she was 66. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co. KY. They had the following children:

i. Godfrey (~1929-)

ii. Ida C. (>1930-)

Godfrey and his wife were two of the four persons killed when a tornado struck their farm located a mile west of Falmouth on April 23, 1968. The following article appeared in the Kentucky Post on April 25, 1968:

A CHICK LIVED...IN MIDST OF DEATH by Bob Fogarty, Falmouth, Ky

A tiny live chick in the midst of wreckage that claimed two lives...a house trailer on Main street that exists only in debris now...a sobbing father. These told the story Wednesday of the four deaths claimed by Falmouth's killer tornado that struck at 1:50 P.M. the day before. And too two small children and a farm couple while miraculously sparing others. Godfrey and Catherine Klaber, Sr., both 66, lived in a neat farmhouse about a mile west of Falmouth on Ky. 318. They raised chickens, grew tobacco, and saved mementoes of a bygone day, such as wagon and iron-rimmed wheels in a nearby shed. Perhaps 100 yards from their home lived Klaber's brother, William, an infalid, and his wife, in a sturdy, double-walled log house. "The tornado came over that hill after knocking down a couple of barns and breaking trees." pointed out Elbert Klaber, cousin of the dead man and a farmer on Rt. 5. Then the giant vacuum cleaner struck the Klaber home. It tore it from its concrete block foundations, sending wreckage, furniture, appliances spinning over a nearby hillside. "Someone found the bathtub in a field a quarter-mile away." Klaber continued quietly. He poked through the rubbish of what once was a well-equipped home. A television set was a mass of barely recognizable electronic parts. Chickens leaped atop splintered timbers and pecked at bits of grain. Dead, mutilated chicks had been hurled into the mud. But in the middle huddled one tiny chick, still living. "He's too far gone," said Klaber gently. He said there wasn't much chance to salvage the couple's belongings. The roof of the nearby log cabin had gone into the wind, but the walls remained, a testimony to the sturdiness of the double log rows filled with limestone. They'd saved the occupants. Joint funeral services for the Klabers will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Woodhead & Son Funeral Home, Falmouth. Both were natives and lifelong residents of Falmouth and members of Falmouth Christian Church. Their survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ida C. Aulick, Falmouth, and one son, Godfrey Jr., West Chester, Ohio. Also, Mr. Klaber's two sisters, Miss Ida Klaber, Falmouth, and Miss Anna Klaber, Milford, Ohio, and two brothers, William and Frank, both of Falmouth. Mrs. Klaber leaves also one sister, Mrs. Lilly Race, Cincinnati. The couple also had six grandchildren.

79. Ida Katherine KLABER. Born on 11 Jul 1904. Ida Katherine died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY in Jan 1984, she was 79. Ida never married.

80. Anna E. KLABER. Born on 10 Mar 1908 in Ohio. Anna E. died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY on 20 Apr 1989, she was 81. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY. Anna never married.

81. Frank E. KLABER. Born on 6 Nov 1910. Frank E. died on 23 Jun 1992, he was 81. On 26 Aug 1939 when Frank E. was 28, he married Eva Lee PARKER, in Pendleton Co. KY.

82. William Henry KLABER. Born on 26 Jun 1915 in Pendleton Co. KY. William Henry died in Pendleton Co. KY on 19 May 1978, he was 62. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co. KY. William's obituary reads as follows:

William Henry "Billy" Klaber, age 62, of Route #1, Falmouth, was born in Pendleton County, KY on June 26, 1915, son of the late Frank and Ida Catherine Stahl Klaber and passed away on Friday, may 19th, 1978, shortly after midnight at his home on the Morgan Road after a long illness. He was a retired employee of the Fisher's Motel, Falmouth, and a retired farmer and a member of the Falmouth Christian Church. He leaves two sisters, Miss Ida Klaber and Miss Anna Klaber and one brother, Frank Klaber, all of Falmouth, one niece and two nephews. One brother, Godfrey Klaber, preceded him in death in 1968. Funeral services were held at 2 a.m. on Sunday, May 21st, at the Woodhead Funeral Chapel, Falmouth, by Rev. John Gardner. Music was by Mrs. Kay Wood. Casket bearers were Howard Paynter, Bill Crotty, Ralph Conrad, Kenzie Wilson, Charles Kemp, and B.N. Wilson Jr. Interment took place in the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth.

Family of Ida KLABER (12) & Ira BAUGHMAN

83. George BAUGHMAN.

84. Andrew BAUGHMAN.

85. Hilda BAUGHMAN.

Family of William KLABER (13) & Hattie Pearl LAFALLETTE

86. William Jacob KLABER. Born on 9 Oct 1902 in Lightfoots Fork, Pendleton Co KY. William Jacob died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY in Mar 1983, he was 80. Buried in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Cemetery, Pendleton Co KY. On 25 Dec 1925 when William Jacob was 23, he married Naomi McKINLEY, daughter of Alonzo McKINLEY, in Pendleton Co. KY. Born on 27 Nov 1904. Naomi died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co KY in Jun 1982, she was 77. Buried in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Cemetery, Pendleton Co KY. They had the following children:

i. Leonora

ii. Aggie

iii. Ruth

William and Naomi celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on December 28, 1975 at the Turner Ridge Baptist Church fellowship hall, given by their daughters, Mrs. Agnes Greiser and Mrs. Ruth Jenkins. There were about eighty-four in attendance. They received sixty-three cards, many nice gifts and flowers.

87. Florence KLABER. Born on 17 Feb 1904 in Pendleton Co. KY. Florence died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co. KY on 19 Oct 2005, she was 101. Buried on 22 Oct 2005 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co. KY. On 20 Feb 1926 when Florence was 22, she married Homer WOLFE, in Pendleton Co. KY. They had the following children:

i. Ivan

ii. Geneva Klaber

iii. Juanita (1930-)

iv. Marilyn (1943-)

The following article about Florence appeared in the "Falmouth Outlook" in 2004: "Florence Wolfe will turn 100-years old on February 17; still quite active” by Roger McKinney, Reporter

In 1904 two Pendleton County farmers, Pearl and William Klaber, had a baby girl. They named her Florence. The Klaber family eventually came to include six children: Florence, Willie, Albert, Charlie, Frances, and Katherine. Florence has one surviving sibling, her sister Frances Auchter, who lives in Butler. Florence attended Grassy Creek School from 1910 to 1913. She graduated from Lightfoot Fork School in 1918. Florence Klaber married homer Wolfe in 1926. She and Homer had four children: Ivan, Geneva, Juanita, and Marilyn. Florence and her husband made their living as dairy/beef and tobacco farmers. Today, Mrs. Wolfe has nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. Falmouth resident, Bill Klaber, is Mrs. Wolfe's nephew, the son of her brother Charlie. Musician Matt Sorrell is Florence's grandchild, the son of her daughter Geneva. At 99 years of age Mrs. Wolfe is physically and mentally active. She walks the halls of the nursing home twice per day for exercise. Florence reads the Bible. She especially likes the beautiful poetry of the Book of Psalms. Mrs. Wolfe also enjoys flowers, sewing, playing Bingo, and Match Card. Some of Mrs. Wolfe's favorite memories go back to the time when, as a child, she monitored nesting turkeys for her mother and father. (They wanted to know when the eggs hatched); a traveling peddler or huckster visited the farm. He brought a little grocery store in his truck. The huckster Florence recalls was a man named Charlie Kemp; she spelled down the McKinley brothers as a fourth grader at Lightfoot Fork School. (The McKinley brothers were seventh and eighth graders.); she first saw Ella Swetnam. Ms. Swetnam was Lightfoot Fork schoolteacher. She impressed Florence as beautiful and sophisticated. (Ella Swetnam was the first woman Florence knew that wore makeup and high heels.); she met her husband to be at Turner Ridge Baptist Church in 1922. (They were to wed four years later.) Mrs. Wolfe attributes her long life to clean living, church going, and the long walks she took with her husband. Florence will be 100 years old on February 17. River Valley Nursing Home invites everyone to stop by and wish Mrs. Wolfe a happy birthday. Florence says she wants the celebration to be friendly, not fancy. "

88. Elbert James KLABER. Born on 20 Jun 1907. Elbert James died in 1985, he was 77. Buried in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Pendleton Co. KY. On 4 Jul 1940 when Elbert James was 33, he married Marie Frances MANN, in Pendleton Co. KY. Born in 1912. Marie Frances died in 1991, she was 79. Buried in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Pendleton Co. KY. They had the following children:

i. Alice

ii. Judith Ann (1941-)

iii. Ralph Edward (1944-)

iv. James Darrell (1946-)

89. Charles J. KLABER. Born abt 1910. On 18 May 1941 when Charles J. was 31, he first married Bertha HEDGECOCK, in Pendleton Co. KY. They had one child:

i. William Lewis

Charles J. second married Ruth CUSHMAN. They had the following children:

i. William

ii. Ruth

90. Katherine KLABER. Born on 22 Nov 1912 in Pendleton Co. KY. Katherine died in Edgewood, Kenton Co. KY on 3 Oct 1984, she was 71. Buried in Gardnersville Cemetery, Pendleton Co. KY. On 24 Nov 1934 when Katherine was 22, she married Howard WOLFE, in Pendleton Co. KY. Born on 19 Sep 1901 in Pendleton Co. KY. They had the following children:

i. Asa (1942-)

ii. Terry Lee (1949-)

91. Frances KLABER. Born abt 1916. Frances married Willard AUCHTER. They had the following children:

i. Corlis (1933-)

ii. Carolyn

iii. Alberta (1937-)

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