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Coale, Charles -- Charles Coale, of Washington D.C., a son of Mrs. Eva R. Coale, of this city, died this morning at 1 o'clock at the home of his brother-in-law, Guy Boughton, 188 West Fourth Street, of tuberculosis with which disease he had been a sufferer for some time and for the relief of which he made a trip to Denver, Col., in the hopes that he would receive permanent benefit from the change of climate.  He had started for home and was met in Chicago by his brother, Fred Coale, of Washington, who accompanied him to this city, where he grew worse and passed away this morning.  He was 26 years of age.  His sister, Edith, arrived here at noon today from Washington.  [Mansfield Daily News:  18 September 1901, Vol. 17, No. 169]

Coalesworthy, Sarah -- Monday.  Sarah, the three-years-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Coalesworthy, of Spring Mill Street, died at the family residence at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon, after an illness of three days.  The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  24 December 1892]

Coates, Charlotte -- bur. 4/27/1876 at Mansfield Cem.;  71y;  res. Mansfield  [Richland Shield & Banner:  13 January 1877]

Coates, Horace -- Horace Coates, next to the youngest of the Coates brothers, residing on West Fourth Street, died last Monday morning of Typhoid fever, aged thirty-three years.  Horace was well-known to most of our citizens as being an upright and industrious young man.  His funeral takes place to-day at 2 p.m.  [Ohio Liberal:  17 October 1877]

Coates, Horace -- bur. 10/15/1877 at Mansfield Cem., typhoid fever;  33y  [Ohio Liberal:  07 November 1877]

Coates, J.P. -- A telegram was received Monday by Mr. Floren P. Gass, informing him of the death of his uncle, Mr. J.P. Coates, at Passadina [sic.], California.  Mr. Coates was a brother of Mrs. Geo. W. Geddes, and resided at Chicago for several years before removing to California.  He made the change about five years ago for the benefit of his failing health.  He was fifty-six years of age.  He married a sister of Jeff Sprengle, Esq., of Ashland, Ohio, who, with two children, survive him.  All who knew Mr. Coates admired and loved him, and will be pained to hear of his death.  [Mansfield Herald:  21 October 1886]

Coates, Robert -- Mansfield.  Robert Coates died last night at 12 o'clock at his home, 202 West Fourth Street of spinal disease with which had had been sufferer for the past eight years.  He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Haines and Miss Harriet Coates and two brothers, Capt. Erastus Coates and John S. Coates.  He also leaves a niece, Miss Harriet Haines, a teacher at Marion avenue building.  The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. F.A. Gould.  Robt. Coates was born in Mansfield 67 years ago and has always been a resident of this city.  He served in the civil war as a soldier-citizen of the type known by regular Union soldiers as "squirrel hunters".  In 1863 when the Federalists were pushing the confederates northward the latter under the command of Gen. Kirby Smith threatened Cincinnati when a call was issued to the citizens of Ohio to rally assistance of the Queen City.  These men were devoid of uniform or equipment and went as they could provide themselves.  When the Confederates were driven from Cincinnati and the city was safe, they returned to their homes.  Mr. Coates's record in peace is equally as creditable as his record in war, and he died without an enemy.  He had always been an exemplary citizen and had been a follower of the golden rule.  Believing it more blessed to give than to receive, he was ever ready to share his last penny for the succor of a fellow being in distress.  Though never a member of any special church, nor identifying himself with any particular denomination, he had ever endeavored to conduct himself righteously and to walk just in the sight of God and his fellow men.

Submitted by Anonymous. (Mansfield News 15 Oct. 1902)

Coats, Eva May (Dukes) -- Mrs. Eva May Coats, wife of John S. Coats, died at the residence of her father, Theodore W. Dukes, West Third Street, on Wednesday, January 31st., aged 20 years, one month and 26 days.  The funeral will take place today (Friday) at 2 o'clock P.M.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  03 February 1877]

Coats, Horace -- *see Horace Coates

Coats, J.H. -- Died on June 12th., 1872, J.H. Coats, of sun stroke, in Bloominggrove Township, Richland County, Ohio, aged 58 years, 6 months and 22 days.  [Shelby Independent News:  04 July 1872, Vol. 4, No. 36]

Cobb, Carol Sue -- Plymouth - Carol Sue Cobb, 50, of Maple Street died Sunday night at Willard Mercy Hospital after a sudden illness. She was born Dec. 17, 1941 in Bucyrus and had lived in Plymouth since 1959. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church and was graduated from Sulphur Springs High School. She is survived by her husband, Charles Cobb; three daughters, Dawn Thornsberry of Shelby, Deanne Steele of Oberlin and Denise Von Stein of Shiloh; a grandson, Tyson Steele of Oberlin; and her mother, Erma Lohr Love. Calling hours are today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Secor Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Carl Johnson from Shelby. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. [Mansfield News Journal: August 18, 1992, p.7B]

Cobean, Thompson -- I.O.O.F. Memorial.  Again has death invaded our household and carried another trophy to the silent mansions of the dead.  Brother Thompson Cobean is dead.  After long and severe suffering which he endured with patience and resignation, he died at his home in this city on Monday the 3d. inst.  We all remember Bro. Cobean, and although not free from faults, yet all concede him to have been kind, generous and humane, always ready to forgive and forget, practicing largely on the grand maxim that "to err is human, to forgive divine."  He was devotedly attached to our Order and was ever ready to extend the open hand of charity to those in distress.  But he is gone.  Let us in the words of our ritual, "forget his frailties, and cherish in our memories his many virtues, entertaining this belief that he died in hope of a blessed immortality, and has he has passed beyond the care of his brethren, let us see to it that his widow and orphan children are properly cared for in the rough battle of life, which they must now fight alone.  We recommend that this report be spread upon the records of the Lodge, a copy presented to his family, and that it be published in the city papers.  -- B. Burns, Jno. A. Lee and H.C. Hedges, Committee, Mansfield, April 7, 1876.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  29 April 1876]

Cobean, Thompson -- bur. 4/3/1876 at Mansfield Cem.;  51y;  res. Mansfield  [Richland Shield & Banner:  13 January 1877]

Coble, ---- -- SHELBY -- Mrs. Coble, one of the old settlers, died on the 22d., following a stroke of palsy. [MANSFIELD HERALD: 28 June 1883, Vol. 33, No. 32]

Coble, Chester -- Chester Coble, of Shelby, was killed last Friday night by being struck by B.&O. No. 6 at Deshler.  Coble was braking on a freight which was run onto a siding to make way for No. 6.  Something seemed to be wrong with the freight and Coble started back on the main track to investigate when No. 6 came thundering down upon him.  Coble's neck was broken and he died instantly, but aside from this he was not mutilated.  --  [Bellville Messenger:  19 February 1903, Vol. 11, No. 7]

Coble, Christian -- DIED -- On Friday last, at his residence in Sharon Township, Mr. CHRISTIAN COBLE, of Palsy, at an advanced age.  His funeral took place at the Rex Church, on last Sabbath.  Mr. Coble has long been a resident of this township, and was respected by all who knew him.  We have no data from which to write a more extended notice, though his long residence in our midst deserves it.  [Shelby Independent News:  21 April 1870, Vol. 2, No. 25]

Cobler, Mary A. -- d. 2/16/1870 at Mansfield;  65y, 4m, 3d;  b. Mansfield;  washing;  cause: exposure;  res. Mansifeld  [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Cocher, George -- bur. 2/10/1878 at Manfsield Cem., old age;  84y  [Ohio Liberal:  13 March 1878]

Cocher, George -- George Cocher, an old resident of Mansfield, died last Sunday morning, Feb. 10th., at the residence of John Super on East Third Street, aged 84 years.  Mr. Cocher came to Mansfield in the year 1835, and established himself in bellows making on East Fourth Street, in a small frame building which he continued to occupy up to the time of his death as a shop and lodging place.  He was never married and had accumulated considerable property by his untiring industry -- real estate to the value of 12,000 and cash on deposit in the amount of 1,200 -- all of which is disposed of by a will.  He was a member of the Lutheran church.  We are informed that Rev. D.W. Smith, of the Lutheran Church is named in the will as his executor.  Some portion of his estate is said to be bequeathed to the Missionary Socieities of the Lutheran Church.  Mr. Cocher has no relatives in this State, but we learn that he has a sister residing in Maryland, to whom he made a small bequest.  [Ohio Liberal:  13 February 1878]

Cochran, ---- €

Cochran, Erminia (Day) -- Died.  At Chicago, on Tuesday, August 29th., Mrs. Erminia Day Cochran, wife of Rev. Samuel D. Cochran, D.D., and sister of Matthias Day, of 91 Marion Avenue.  Mr. and Mrs. Cochran had been celebrating their golden wedding, which occurred August 25th., by a three-weeks' visit at the World's Fair, when, on last Saturday night, Mrs. Cochran was attacked by pneumonia, attended on Tuesday by heart failure, and was borne by the angels from the White City to the "City of Light".  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  02 September 1893, Vol. LXXVI, No. 15]

Cochran, Helen H. (McGinty)

Cochran, M.W. -- Butler.  Services in commemoration of the death of Dr. M.W. Cochran will be conducted by the Rev. Huntsberger at North Liberty on Sunday, March 14.  Sturges Lodge, I.O.O.F. and Lucullus Lodge, K. of P., of which deceased was a member, will attend in a body.  [Semi-Weekly News:  05 March 1897, Vol. 13, No. 19]

Cochran, Mahlon W.

Cochran, Mahlon W. -- Dr. M.W. Cochran died at his home at Butler, Monday morning, about 5:30 o'clock of diphtheria.  [Semi-Weekly News:  01 December 1896]

Cochran, Mahlon W. -- Dr. M.W. Cochran died Monday morning about 5:30 o'clock after several weeks' illness with that dread disease, diphtheria.  The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock and the remains were buried at the Four Corners Cemetery, south of North Liberty.  The doctor located here about one year ago and was held in high esteem by the citizens of Butler who will sadly miss him.  [Semi-Weekly News:  04 December 1896, Vol. 23, No. 95]

Cochran, Mahlon W. -- Butler, Ohio, March 16.  The memorial services of the late Dr. M.W. Cochran, who died at his residence in this place November 30, was held at the Progressive church at North Liberty, last Sunday, at 2:30 p.m.  The services were conducted by Rev. Huntsburger of the M.E. church of Amity and were the most impressive ever before heard by those in attendance on a similar occasion.  The Odd Fellows' lodges from Amity and Butler and the Daughters of Rebecca lodge and Lucullus lodge, K. of P., of Butler, attended in a body.  All met at the K. of G.E. hall at North Liberty, where they formed in rank and marched to the church, the K. of P's leading and the Amity lodge Odd Fellows, Butler Lodge, Odd Fellows and Daughters of Rebecca, following in the order named.  The friends of the deceased marched between open ranks of the various lodges and upon reaching the church, the lodges countermarched and entered.  The services were opened with music by a quartet composed of Mr. Stichler, Mrs. Oberlin, Ramsey and Professor J.S. Garber, rendering the selection, "Beautiful Golden Gates" in a manner most thrilling.  Prayer was offered, a scriptural reading and brief talk concerning the character and personal qualities of Dr. Cochran followed, after which Rev. Huntsburger discoursed at length from the 90th. Psalm.  So realistically were the deeds and acts portrayed incident to the life of the deceased, that tears coursed down the checks of many who were listeners.  The services throughout were of a very affecting nature and at the close each and every individual manifested a feeling of bitter remorse.  Despite the inclemency of the weather the church was filled to its utmost capacity by friends of the deceased who had come to hear the last and sad rites of their departed brother, many being unable to secure comfortable standing room.  The services will long be remembered by all present.  [Bellville Messenger:  18 March 1897]

Cochran, Samuel  -- Independence.  Mr. Samuel Cochran, the young man who had both legs cut off while attempting to alight from the early passenger train Wednesday morning while in motion, died from his injuries about noon of the same day.  He was removed to his home near North Liberty and was interred at Four Corners' church Friday forenoon.  He leaves an only child, a girl aged about ten years, his wife having died from lung trouble about a year ago.  School was dismissed and his classmates and teacher at the academy here which he was attending, attended his funeral in a body, six of his classmates acting as pall bearers.  They furnished a fine wreath of flowers in respect to the deceased.  He was a straight forward young man and highly respected by his classmates.  His absence will be mourned by many.  [Mansfield Weekly News:  01 December 1887, Vol. 4, No. 3]

Cochrane, John L. – EDITOR KNOWN HERE – WORD RECEIVED TODAY OF DEATH OF JOHN L. COCHRANE – John L. Cochrane of Washington D. C., well known newspaper man and editor at one time or other of many prominent publications, is dead. Announcement of the death was received in this city today by Wellington Leonard, secretary of the Manufacturer’s club, and a personal friend of the deceased. Until a short time ago, Mr. Cochrane was editor of a Washington daily. Previous to going to Washington, he was editor of the Cleveland Leader, the Cleveland News, a Cincinnati paper and other Ohio Publications. The wife of Mr. Cochrane, in a telegram, invited Mr. Leonard to attend the funeral in Cleveland tomorrow as a pall bearer. [Mansfield News, 5 August 1921]

Cockburn, Lackie -- d. 11/19/1871 at Shiloh;  single;  3y;  b. New York;  white;  cause - lung fever;  res. Cass Township [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Cockins, ---- -- Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Cockins' baby died Wednesday of diphtheria, and was buried Thursday afternoon. [THE MANSFIELD HERALD: 18 December 1884, Vol. 35, No. 5]

Cockley, ---- -- Shelby.  The infant son of H.H. Cockley died Sunday and was buried Tuesday.  [Semi-Weekly News:  24 September 1897, Vol. 13, No. 77]

Cockley, D.L. -- SUDDEN SUMMONS COMES TO COL. COCKLEY -- He Drops Dead at his Home in Shelby While Entertaining Friends  -- Col. D.L. Cockley dropped dead at his home in Shelby Thursday night at about 11:00.  Such was the startling news received by telephone of the members of the Elk order at their rooms on East Fourth street shortly after midnight.  At that hour the annual Christmas reception and ball of the Elks was in the heighth of its glory.  The announcement that a member of the order hero had been suddenly stricken down in the prime of life and in apparently excellent health created quite a stir among the brothers.  The message was received by ex-Mayor T.J. Green, of Shelby, who was in attendance at the brilliant social session.  Past Exalted Ruler George Knofflock made the sad announcement in the ball room.  It was immediately decided to close the dance out of respect to the deceased brother, and Exalted Ruler John H. Coss so announced.  The company which had been so lively but a few minutes before immediately departed for their homes, conversing apparently only when necessary and then in subdued tones.  A telephone message from Shelby to the NEWS gives the particulars of the sad death.  Col. Cockley, as stated heretofore, was apparently enjoying the best of health.  He had invited and was entertaining at his home a party of young people.  The evening was drawing to a close and Mr. Cockley was engaged in bidding some of his guests good night at the door.  He turned to answer some one in the room behind him when suddenly he fel over into the arms of a man present.  It seems that death was instant, for Dr. Bland, who was in an adjoining room, was called and reached the stricken man's side in a few seconds, says that Mr. Cockley never spoke a word after the attack and that his heart gave but one faint flutter.  The doctor says that death was due to heart failure.  The most of the guests took their departure almost immediately.  Col. Cockley was about 58 years of age, the exact date of his birth not being obtainable at this writing.  The deceased leaves a wife and three children.  The children are Miss Fannie Cockley and Willard and Harry Cockley.  The wife was in New York, the daughter visiting a friend in Toledo and the son Harry was in Crestline visiting his wife's people.  Dispatches were at once sent to the absent member of the family notifying them of the sad death of the husband and father.  Mrs. Cockley is expected to arrive in Shelby about midnight and no funeral arrangements it is understood, will be made until she arrives.  Mr. Cockley became a member of Mansfield lodge, No. 56, B.P.O. Elks, Oct. 29, 1901, and it was peculiar that he should be taken away just about the hour that the usual toast was being offered in remembrance of absent brothers at the banquet in the Elk rooms last night.  Col. Cockley was a member of the Masonic Blue lodge of Shelby and president of the Shelby Masonic Temple association.  He was also a member of Mansfield Commandery Knights Templar, No. 21.  He joined the latter organization some 15 years ago.  He was a member of the Colonial Club of Shelby and a member of the Union League Club of Cleveland, a well known Republican club.  It has already been arranged that the Elks of this city will go to Shelby and attend the funeral in a body and it is expected that the Knights Templar of this city will also attend.  On the occasion of the initiation of Congressman Skiles into order of Elks here last Tuesday night Col. Cockley was present.  Col. Cockley's death will be a sad blow to the town of Shelby, for he was always foremost in advancing the city's interest in an industrial way.  He was financially interested in many of its manufacturing plants, etc. including The Beardsley & Hubbs Automobile Company and the Sheets Printing Company.  Ohio may fairly claim the honor for one of her citizens of having founded the seamless steel tube industry in the United States.  A decade ago the art of making cold-drawn seamless steel tubing was unknown in America, and the process was kept a close secret by the two English firms which controlled the entire industry in the world.  American bicycle manufactu----- and others to whom the use of this material was of the utmost importance were compelled to place their orders with the English houses months in advance and sometimes were compelled to almost beg for the goods they had to have.  Ten years ago, however, Colonel D.L. Cockley and a few other enterprising Ohio men, organized the Shelby Steel Tube company, which was then regarded as a hazardous enterprise and began the manufacture in a small way.  At first the capacity of their works was just 250,000 feet per month.  In addition to this, American ingenuity and skill was able to produce tubing in a variety of forms which the foreign manufacturers had never dared attempt.  Today the American steel tubing virtually controls the market of the world and is of a better quality and is produced in a great variety of forms unknown to the trade a dozen years ago.  Colonel Cockley was a pioneer in this great industry in America and reaped the handsome fortune his enterprise merited from its success.  Colonel Cockley is a native of Richland county.  He was born in Lexington and had his education in the village school.  He entered the Union army April 18, 1861, when but 17, as a private in the Fifteenth Ohio volunteer infantry.  Within 10 months he had arisen to the rank of lieutenant and assisted in the recruiting and organizing a company of cavalry which became a part of the Tenth Ohio cavalry in which he served three years and rose by his gallantry to the rank of captain.  With his regiment he was, with the army of the Cumberland from Nashville to Atlanta and when that army was reorganized by General W.T. Sherman, Captain Cockley remained and saw arduous service in Sherman's immortal march to the sea, participating in nearly every battle in that great campaign.  During his last year in the army he was aid-de-camp on the staff of General S.D. Atkins and also did considerable special service on the staff of General Kirkpatrick.  In August 1897, he was presented with a special medal by act of congress for gallantry in action in the battle of Waynesboro, Ga., Dec. 4, 1864, an honor and distinction enjoyed by few persons.  Upon his return to civil life, Captain Cockley first engaged in buying Texas cattle and shipping them through to Missouri, an enterprise which was very successful financially.  In 1867, he began his career as a manufacturer and founded a harness pad and trimming factory in Mansfield.  Two years later he removed to Shelby and became a salesman for a wholesale hardware house, at the same time having a large interest in a Clayville, N.Y. factory for the manufacture of forks, scythes, etc.  He continued in this business for seven years, adding some other manufacturing interests in the meantime.  Later he engaged in the retail hardware business in Shelby disposing of it to enter the Shelby Mill company in 1881, of which he continued president until 1892.  In December, 1890, Colonel Cockley assisted in organizing the Shelby Steel Tube company, of which he became president and general-manager, a position he retained continuously until 1897.  He was also prominently identified with the establishment of the Shelby Cycle Manufacturing company.  His business ability and shrewdness contributed greatly to the success of both enterprises.    Since disposing of his interests in the tube company Colonel Cockley has been prominent in establishing the First National Bank of Crestline and the Rib Manufacturing company, of Shelby, a general novelty works, of which he was the president.  Colonel Cockley has been active in the Republican party and taken great interest in its success.  He has been especially identified with the growth and upbuilding of his home town of Shelby and his energy and enterprise have contributed notably to the development of the town.  In the seventies he served as town councilman and in the eighties as member of the school board and by his business tact and direction did much toward making Shelby one of the most attractive and progressive little cities in the state.  Colonel Cockley derives his title from his appointment on the staff of Governor Bushnell, an honor which came to him unsought and was highly prized because it evidenced the high personal estate felt for him by Governor Bushnell and which his wide circle of friends felt was worthily bestowed.  Funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as they have been made.  The Elks will make arrangements to go to Shelby in a special electric car, the time of which will be duly announced. [Mansfield News:  27 December 1901, Vol. 17, No. 253]

Cockley, D.L. -- Bellville.  R.H. Cockley and wife attended the funeral of their uncle, Col. D.L. Cockley, at Shelby, Monday.  [Bellville Messenger:  03 January 1902, Vol. X, No. 1]

Cockley, Elizabeth -- d. 9/15/1867 at Troy Twp.;  63y;  housekeeping;  white;  res. Troy Twp.  [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Cody, Mary C. -- The following death notice received from Los Angeles, Calif., Tuesday evening, says:  "At 833 Boston St., Feb. 23, Mary C. Cody, beloved daughter of the late Mrs. Ross R. Cody, granddaughter of Mrs. Mary E. Bennett, niece of Mrs. Edith R. Armstrong, a native of Illinois, aged 20 years.  Funeral services at Broadway Christian Church, 233 North Broadway, Thursday at 2 p.m.  Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.  John R. Paul Co., funeral directors."  The deceased was quite well known here, having visited here with her mother less than three years ago, then being enroute to Paris to take up the studies of music and French, with her mother, who spent her early girlhood in Plymouth and was a student and teacher in our public schools, having preceded her to the life beyond some several weeks ago.  --  [Plymouth Advertiser:  06 March 1915, Vol. 62, No. 16]

Cody, Mrs. Ross R. (nee McMullin) -- With Rev. Dr. Hustler of the Broadway Christian Church and Daylight Chapter, No. 265, Order Eastern Star, officiating jointly, the funeral of Mrs. Ross R. Cody, who died Thursday afternoon at her home, 833 Boston Street, will take place this afternoon at 1:30 from Paul's Chapel.  Mrs. Cody was the wife of the late Dr. Cody of Chicago and daughter of Capt. J.R. McMullin, of the First Ohio Independent Battery.  She is survived by her daughter, Lottie, her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Bennett, of Barry, Pa., her sister, Mrs. Edith Armstrong, of Newark, Ohio, and her brother, J.R. McMullin, of St. David, Ariz.  --  [Plymouth Advertiser:  02 January 1915, Vol. 62, No. 7 as re-printed from a Los Angeles newspaper which was sent to the Advertiser by the deceased's sister, Mrs. Edith Armstrong.  The death occurred on Dec. 17th., 1914.  The deceased was a member of the graduating class of 1880 of Plymouth High School, and taught in the Plymouth schools for four years.] 

Coe, H. Virginia (Hershiser) -- Following is the obituary read at the funeral of the deceased.  "Leaves have their time to fall, And flowers to wither at the North wind's breath.  And stars to set, but all, Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O Death!"  Our departed young friend, Virginia, wife of Evan O. Coe, was the youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Willard J. Hershiser.  She was born near Shelby, June 22nd., 1890, and departed this life on Monday afternoon, August 3rd., 1914, aged 24 years, 1 month and 12 days, leaving to her deeply bereaved husband an infant son, whom his dying mother named James Willard.  Mrs. Coe's residence through life was in Richland County, until this spring, when she and her husband crossed the line to Huron County.  After the studies of the primary grades in the rural schools, she entered the High School in Plymouth, and pursued the full course, graduating with her class four years ago.  Her marriage with Mr. Coe was solemnized July 23, 1913.  Not a few of us here remember the occasion when the customary congratulations were extended to the newly-wedded pair, and cordial wishes for a long and happy journey through life were made.  But the uncertainty of life is again forced upon us as we see the happy bride of a year ago now borne beyond the gates of death to the life elysian.  Virginia, as her loved friends called her, was a Christian from her childhood, and in childhood years united with the church of her parents, the Methodist Episcopal.  But after her marriage she transferred her relations to the church of her husband and his family, the Presbyterian.  In both churches she was known as a faithful and intelligent Christian.  I have met Mrs. Coe in her home, in the social circle, and in the church services.  Everywhere you met her she impressed one as a model young woman, exhibiting quietly such graceful excellencies of character and conduct that displayed, not only her careful home training, but that she had learned the lessons of life as one who knew how to appreciate, appropriate, and use them.  Her face, always bright with intelligence and refinement stamped upon it was sunshine itself.  I have had no occasion to say these things outside of private conversation before, and then only a few times.  But today they are appropriate, and justly honor the memory of this precious young life.  She was always the soul of unselfishness, thinking and doing always for others before herself, and her Christian faith quietly, but none the less faithfully manifest, blessed her life, and comforted her to the end, when she committed herself to her Heavenly Father.  Not alone will the homes of her dearest friends be the poorer for her absence, but the community of young people among whom she moved will feel deeply her loss, but their lives will be all the sweeter for the memories of her beautiful years on earth.  She leaves her deeply bereaved husband, her beloved parents Mr. and Mrs. Willard Hershiser, her brothers John and George Hershiser, and her only sister Mrs. Anna Clark, also several aunts, uncles and cousins, with a host of sorrowing friends.  <<scripture omitted>> Funeral services were held from her late home, west of town, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Howard M. Welsh of Iberia, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church here, and Rev. R.H. Balmer, local pastor of the M.E. church, the pall bearers being her sister and five of her young lady cousins, the interment being made in Greenlawn cemetery.  --  [Plymouth Advertiser:  08 August 1914, Vol. 61, No. 38]

Coe, Hannah -- Tuesday.  Mrs. Hannah Coe, wife of Isaas Coe, died at her home, 3 miles southwest of the city [Mansfield], at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon.  The deceased was born Oct. 16th., 1809, and was therefore 82 years of age at the time of her death.  A husband and two grown up children, a son and daughter, are left to mourn her loss.  The funeral will take place from the residence on the Marion Avenue Road, Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock.  -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 14 March 1891, Vol. LXXIII, No. 43]

Coe, Isaac -- Monday.  Died, at his home near Mansfield, Ohio, on Dec. 31st., 1890, Isaac Coe, aged 82 years, 1 month, 22 days, formerly of Rockland and Ontario counties, N.Y.  The family of Isaac Coe tender their thanks and kind wishes to friends for their attention and sympathy during his last illness.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  17 January 1891, Vol. LXXIII, No. 35]

Coe, Lucie -- Independence.  Mrs. Lucie Coe died Friday and was interred at the St. John church on Sunday.  --  [Bellville Star:  31 January 1889, Vol. 12, No. 18]

Coe, Mrs. S. -- Mrs. S. Coe near Plymouth, died on March 25th., in the 38th. year of her age.  [Shelby Independent News: 30 March 1876, Vol. 8, No. 23]

Coe, Rossie -- DIED -- Near Plymouth, October 30th., of whooping cough, Rossie, youngest child of Mr. & Mrs. S.W. Coe, aged 2 years. -- [THE MANSFIELD HERALD: 06 November 1884, Vol. 34, No. 51]

Coffer, John

Coffey, Edith C.—(Shiloh) Mrs. Edith C. Coffey, 78, of Shiloh, RD 2, died Sunday morning in Crestline Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was a Mansfield native and had lived in Shiloh for the past 35 years. She is survived by her husband, Willis E.; one brother, William Rathburn of Mansfield and two sisters, Mrs. Julia Shaw of Crestline and Mrs. Lilian Ranft of Sandusky. Services will be held Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., at the McQuate Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. William Allan officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shiloh. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Gay Hoffman. [Mansfield News Journal, 9/13/71, p. 15]

Coffinberry, Eliza  -- Miss Hattie Beck and Mrs. Mayme Alger went to Springfield, Monday, to attend the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. Eliza Coffenberry, formerly of this city.  --  [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield):  25 February 1898, Vol. 14, No. 16]

Coffinberry, Jane Beach -- The Grand Rapids (Mich.) Herald of the 6th. inst. records the death of Mrs. Jane Beach Coffinberry, widow of Captain Wright L. Coffinberry.  Her life was indeed a beautiful one, now closed on earth.  The older citizens of Richland County will well remember the elect lady and her husband, Captain Coffinberry.  He was of that pioneer family we have had occasion to refer to in some of our sketches of the men of Richland County.  One by one they are passing away, passing away.  -- H.C.H.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  16 March 1895, Vol. LXXVII, No. 44]

Coffinberry, Oris P. -- Tuesday.  Died, Feb. 21st., 1893, Oris P. Coffinberry, in Cleveland, O., Mr. Coffinberry was the eldest son of Mrs. Eliza Coffinberry, of our city.  He was born on the old Coffinberry farm near Spring Mills.  His early life was spent in and about Mansfield.  Later he went to Bellefontaine, O., where he was admitted to the bar.  Soon after he removed to Michigan, where he continued the practice of law and was elected prosecuting attorney of his county.  About two years ago he moved to Cleveland.  Mr. Coffinberry was of a literary turn of mind and has left among his productions some fine pieces of poetry.  He leaves a wife and four children.  He died at the age of 58 years.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  04 March 1893]

Coffinberry, Salathial C. -- DEATH OF S.C. COFFINBERRY -- AT CONSTANTINE, MICHIGAN, SUNDAY -- BRIEF SKETCH OF HIS LIFE -- Telegrams were received in this city on Monday from E.M. Coffinberry, of Constantine, Michigan, announcing the death Sunday of Salathial C. Coffinberry.  Mr. Coffinberry was aged about 82 years.  He came to Richland county when a child and his parents pitched tents on the public square in the woods.  He grew to manhood at Mansfield, studied law and practiced here for many years.  He married Artimisia Cook, sister of D.M. Cook, and removed to Michigan, where he followed his profession until about three years ago.  His daughter, Maria Coffinbrry, succeeds him in his practice.  Mr. Coffinberry has been a mason for half a century or more, and has held the office of Worshipful Master of Michigan.  He was a powerful speaker and a man well known throughout this section of the country.  [Mansfield Herald:  26 September 1889, Vol. 39, No. 45]

Coffinberry, Salathial C. -- Tuesday.  D.M. Cook received a telegram from Constantine, Mich., yesterday, announcing the death of his brother-in-law, Salathial C. Coffinberry, formerly of this county.  The deceased was 82 years old, and a lawyer of rare ability and mental merit.  He has held the office of Worshipful Master of the Masons of Michigan.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  23 September 1889, Vol. LXXII, No. 19] 

Coffinberry, W.L. -- Wednesday.  W.L. Coffinberry, formerly of this city, died yesterday morning at his home in Grand Rapids, Mich., of neuralgia of the heart.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  30 March 1889, Vol. LXXI, No. 45]

Coffinbury, —— — Died, in Mansfield on the 6th. Inst., of lingering disease, Mrs. Coffinbury, consort of Andrew Coffinbury, Esq. [Mansfield Gazette: 23 February 1826]

Coffman, Anna -- Tuesday -- Mrs. Anna Coffman died at her home five miles east of the city yesterday afternoon, aged 87 years. The funeral services will be held at the Dunkard Church, Wednesday, at 1 p.m.  [RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER: 28 March 1896, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 46]

Cohn, ---- -- Lexington.  An infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Cohn, of this vicinity, was buried here Sunday.  [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield):  31 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 46]

Colby, Henry M. -- bur. 4/1877 at Mansfield Cem., consumption;  25y, 11m, 10d;  res. Mansfield  [Richland Shield & Banner:  05 May 1877]

Colby, Hubbard -- Capt. A.C. Cummins yesterday received a dispatch announcing the death of Hubbard Colby, at San Francisco, Cal., on Monday, aged 74 years.  Mr. Colby was an old resident of Mansfield and was at one time prominent here in financial and business circles, holding the position of cashier at the Farmer's National Bank.  Mr. Colby was associated with Williard Hickox when the latter failed.  In '73 Mr. Colby went to San Francisco, where he accepted a responsible position with the United States Custom House, which he held up to the time of his death.  The deceased leaves 5 children, H.H. Colby, Williard Colby, and Miss Bessie Colby, of Cal., Mrs. Jacob Hade, of Toledo, and Mrs. J.W. Barton, of Buffalo, New York.  Mrs. Melissa Barbour, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Armentrout and Capt. A.C. Cummins of this city, are also related to the deceased.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  07 January 1893]

Cole, ---- €

Cole, ----  -- The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. M.E. Cole, of whose death mention was made in yesterday's News, was taken to Plymouth this morning for burial.  [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield):  18 February 1898, Vol. 14, No. 14]

Cole, Catharine

Cole, "Father" -- Newville.  After an illness of two weeks, Father Cole yielded the inevitable, aged 84 years.  He was buried at the St. John's Cemetery.  --  [Bellville Star:  13 May 1886, Vol. 9, No. 33 - should have been published the week earlier but was submitted too late for inclusion in the previous week's paper]

Cole, Frances A. -- d. 12/25/1872 at Mifflin Twp.;  1y, 7m, 25d;  b. Mifflin Twp.;  white;  no cause of death listed;  res. Mifflin Township [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Cole, George -- Tuesday.  Geo. Cole, a brakeman in the Erie yards at Dayton, was killed yesterday by being run over.  He was on a coal car and stepped carelessly on to the coupling link of another car.  The link turned and threw him under the car.  He was unmarried and was about 22 years old.  He was a son of Ed. H. Cole, a former passenger conductor on the Erie.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  17 August 1889, Vol. LXXII, No. 13]

Cole, George W. -- For several weeks past George W. Cole has been growing weaker and weaker and Saturday morning died about a quarter till seven o'clock at his residence, No. 72 West Bloom street.  The deceased has been declining in health slowly for a year or more, but has been able to be around until lately.  Mr. Cole has been a familiar figure in this city for half a century and was regarded by everybody as a fine exemplification of the noblest work of God -- an honest man.  He, for years, held a responsible position with Joseph H. Black and was looked upon as one of the most capable dry goods clerks in the city, a large class of trade being personal to him.  Latterly he held various places of trust, one treasurer of the Senate National Union, and numerous smaller offices in other lodges.  He was a member of the I.O.O.F., K. of H., L. of H., Mansfield Commandery, No. 21, K.T., and had the 32d. degree Masonry.   He carried $2000 insurance in the K. of H., $5000 in the N.U. and more in other societies, the exact amount of which is not yet known.  He was taken care of by his sister Nana, and his wife and two children, Ed and Carrie, the three latter being his heirs.  He was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1833.  The funeral of Geo. W. Cole took place from his late residence on West Bloom street Tuesday afternoon.  About thirty Knights Templar with the American Band formed the procession on foot.  The Scottish Rites services were observed.  Rev. D.J. Meese and Rev. J.W. Hubbell officiated.  Pontius quartet furnished music.  From the best information obtainable Geo. W. Cole carried $8000 insurance as follows:  National Union, $5000;  Knights of Honor, $2000, and Masonic Insurance $1000.  Later in the same issue it states the following ... Geo. W. Cole was not an Odd Fellow as stated in these columns Sunday.  [Mansfield Herald:  06 February 1890, Vol. 40, No. 12]

Cole, George W. €

Cole, George W. -- George W. Cole died at his home, 72 West Bloom Street, this morning after six weeks sickness, aged 57 years.  The funeral will take place from the residence at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, under the auspices of the Mansfield Commandery, No. 21, K.T., of which the deceased was a member.  The deceased was born in Lancaster County, Pa., but has resided in this city for many years.  He has been prominent in secret society matters, being an active man in Masonic and Knights of Honor circles, being a member of Venus Lodge, No. 152, F. and A.M., and Pearl Lodge, No. 33, K. of H.  A few months before his death he embarked in the grocery business.  He leaves a wife and a son and daughter, both children grown.  --  [Mansfield Evening News:  01 February 1890, Vol. 5, No. 282]

Cole, George W. -- The funeral of the late George Cole, at 2 o'clock this afternoon was largely attended and there was a full turnout of Knights Templar.  The Scottish Rite ring ceremony and Temple services were observed at the residence and at the grave the closing rites were performed by the Templars.  Knights from Crestline and Galion were present.  --  [Mansfield Evening News:  04 February 1890, Vol. 5, No. 285]  *An additional death notice for Mr. Cole appears in the 23 February 1890 (Vol. 5, No. 301) issue of the Mansfield Evening News - aka:  Sunday News: 23 February 1890 (Vol. 5, No. 51).

Cole, Harry -- Plymouth -- Harry Cole of New Haven, died Monday. Interment in Greenlawn, Wednesday afternoon.  [RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER: 14 November 1896, Vol. LXXIX, No. 27]

Cole, Jacob -- d. 10/14/1871 at Madison Twp.;  82y, 7m, 8d; b. Lancaster Co., PA;  married;  farmer;  white;  cause - paralysis;  res. Madison Township [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Cole, Joseph -- The death of Joseph Cole, a destitute white man at Dennis O'Brien's boarding house on North Main Street, at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, reveals quite a story of love.  Cole came here some weeks ago and was taken sick.  Quick consumption wasted his body and just before he died he asked that a telegram be sent to Mrs. Bertha Bullet at Pittsburg.  His request was granted and this morning she came.  Imagine the surprise of those connected with the case when Mrs. Bullett introduced herself.  She is a negress, almost as black as the proverbial ace of spades.  Her identity could not be denied.  She immediately made preparations for the funeral and guaranteed to pay all expenses.  The dusky female is rather reticent about her relation with Cole, but from what the infirmary officials could learn it is believed that they lived together as man and wife until he left Pittsburg.  Mrs. Bullet took dinner at the infirmary and the funeral was postponed until 4 o'clock this afternoon so that she could come from the infirmary.  Cole's remains were taken to Schroer's undertaking establishment from which the funeral took place.  [Mansfield Evening News:  17 January 1890, Vol. 5, No. 269]

Cole, Joseph -- The funeral of Joseph Cole which was to have taken place at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon was postponed until 2 o'clock this afternoon from St. Peter's Catholic church.  The negress who came in response to a telegram returned to Pittsburg at 7:06 last night without paying the funeral expenses as reported she would do.  She took with her the dead man's gold watch for which she paid $40 to the infirmary directors.  She claimed she had loaned him $25 and had bought him some underclothing before he left Pittsburg.  The watch is worth perhaps $65.  The woman appeared less sorrowful after she had gained possession of the time piece at nearly her own price.  The expense incurred during Cole's sickness is about $100.  [Mansfield Evening News:  18 January 1890, Vol. 5, No. 270]

Cole, Mrs. Henry – Mrs. Henry Cole, aged 60, died last night at her home on the Marion Ave. road, in the house occupied by her and Dr. Hall. She leaves two sons, Albert Cole of Ashtabula, O., and Jesse Cole, of Chicago. No funeral arrangements have as yet been made. [Mansfield News, 15 April 1905, p. 6]

Cole, Mrs. John -- Butler.  After a long and painful illness with a complication of diseases, Mrs. John Cole, Sr., departed this life Tuesday night, aged about 57 years.  The funeral occurred from the residence near Davis on Thursday at 10 o'clock with the Rev. Cramer, of Perrysville, in charge.  Interment was made in the St. Johns cemetery.  [Semi-Weekly News: 18 June 1897, Vol. 13, No. 49]  * First name could be Hannah J.

Cole, Nancy Elizabeth €

Cole, Rachel

Cole, Ray E. -- 73Y;  d. 6/14/1955 at Mansfield Gen. Hosp.;  b. 5/23/1882 at Mansfield;  bur. Mansfield Cem.;  h/o Laura Ferguson  [MNJ 6/15/1955]

Cole, Reuben -- Reuben Cole, 72, died Saturday morning at 1:30 o'clock at his home, 43 High Street, after an illness of two years.  He was united in marriage to Carolyn Ferguson, May 14, 1876.  He is survived by his wife, one son Ralph, of Cleveland, and one daughter, Mrs. I.J. Kistler of Chicago Junction, also four grand children, three brothers and three sisters.  He was a member of Company G., O.V.I., G.A.R. and St. Mark's Lutheran Church.  The body will be taken to the G.A.R. hall Monday at 10 a.m. from which place funeral services in charge of Rev. E.H. Given and Dr. S.P. Long will be conducted at 1 o'clock.  [Mansfield Shield:  11 January 1913]

Cole, Reuben -- Reuben Cole, a well-known farmer, died this morning at his home, one and a half miles east of the reformatory, at the age of 78 years.  Mr. Cole has been a resident of Richland county for more than half a century.  He leaves a wife, three sons, H. S. Cole, of Lima;  R. M. Cole, of Toledo;  W. R. Cole, of Huntington, Ind.:  and three daughters, Miss Sadie Cole, Mrs. Johnston Taylor, of near Galion, and Mrs. W. B. Eggert, of West Bloom street.  Mrs. Frank Weldon, deceased, was also a daughter.  The deceased was born in Lancaster county, Pa., and was one of the thirteen children who came with their parents to Richland county in 1837.  Four sisters and one brother survive him.  He was married to Mary Ellen Pollock Jan. 1, 1844.  Funeral Monday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. at his late home.  Interment at Windsor cemetery. Submitted by Jean and Faye.   [The Mansfield News:  Friday Evening,  February 17, 1899]

Cole, Robert M.

Cole, Susan -- Miss Susan Cole died at her home, 3˝ miles northeast of the city Friday night aged about 50 years.  Interment Sunday afternoon at Windsor.  [Semi-Weekly News:  09 February 1897, Vol. 13, No. 12]

Coleman, Adna -- d. 12/??/1869 at Lexington;  86y;  b. New York;  farmer;  white;  cause:  old age;  res. Lexington  [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Coleman, Almira J. -- DIED -- August 8th., 1872, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. E. Crouse, Rome, Ohio, ALMIRA J. COLEMAN, aged 30 years and 3 months. -- [BELLVILLE DOLLAR WEEKLY: 23 August 1872, Vol. 1, No. 26]

Coleman, Clara (Kirkpatrick) -- Adario.  Mrs. Clara Coleman, wife of J.D. Coleman, died Tuesday morning.  After a long illness he has been in ill health for over a year and has undergone a great deal of suffering.  Her maiden name was Clara Kirkpatrick and she was united in marriage to John Coleman  July 18, 1880.   She leaves a husband and seven sons, a father and mother, two sisters and one brother.  She was aged 47 years.  Funeral services Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the church conducted by the Rev. Mr. Patterson.  [Mansfield News:  27 June 1901, Vol. 17, No. 100]

Coleman, Fred -- Fred Coleman, a well known farmer residing four miles southwest of this city, died very suddenly of paralysis, Wednesday night, at 10:45 at his home and was buried Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the services conducted by the Rev. O.L. Cook, of Lexington.  Interment was made in the Lexington cemetery.  Mr. Coleman was aged 74 years, 2 months and 5 days and leaves a wife and family of three sons and three daughters.  The sons are J.H. Coleman, of 177 Lexington Avenue;  A.F. Coleman, H.V. Colman and the daughters, Mrs. Marion Heichel, who lives two miles north of the city;  Misses Nettie and Sarah Coleman, who live at the homestead.  Another son, George W. Coleman, a soldier of the Spanish-American war, died August 2, 1898, while serving with Co. M of the 8th. regiment in Cuba.  He is also buried in the Lexington cemetery.  [Mansfield News:  10 June 1901, Vol. 17, No. 85]

Coleman, Herbert V. -- 57Y;  d. 1/26/1955 at Mansfield Gen. Hosp., Mansfield;  b. 1/15/1898 near Mansfield;  h/o Hilda Hunter;  bur. Mansfield Cem.   [MNJ 1/27/1955]

Coleman, J.M. --- It is with sadness that we come before the public with the announcement of the death of J.M. Coleman who died at his home in Bellville, O., Jan. 5th., 1887.  Mr. Coleman had been an invalid for almost a year.  About the first of February last he was taken sick and the result of this sickness was the entire loss of the use of his limbs, since early last spring being entirely helpless.  Although his affliction was severe yet it did not take the sunshine from his disposition.  Unrelenting disease took firm hold upon him, and as its victim, compelled him to withdraw from the busy scenes of a business life, and bore him from social circles, compelling him to exchange the marts of business for the sick chamber, and to spend long and restless hours upon his cot, while a busy world hurried by;  disease did all this but it failed to break that sweet and happy disposition which made him a general favorite.  <text omitted>  The funeral of Mr. Coleman took place at his late residence on Markey St. Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. Austin Philpott conducting the services.  - P.  --  [Bellville Star:  13 January 1887, Vol. 10, No. 16]

Coleman, Julia -- Mrs. Julia Coleman, who resided at Columbus, died Sunday.  The remains were brought here Tuesday and interred in the Bellville Cemetery.  Deceased formerly lived here and has a number of relatives in this vicinity.  Rev. Shumaker and a number of relatives and friends accompanied the remains to the cemetery.  We did not learn Mrs. Coleman's malady.  Her age was about 58.  --  [Bellville Messenger:  14 August 1903, Vol. 11, No. 32]

Coleman, Mrs. Joseph -- Friday.  One of the oldest, if not the oldest person in this part of the country, died Sunday in the person of Mrs. Joseph Coleman.  Her exact age cannot now be given, but she was about 94 years old and has been a resident of this county over 50 years, her home for that time being on the Troy road north of Leidigh's mill.  She died at the residence of her son-in-law, Ned Murray, near Adario, Richland County.  The funeral was held Tuesday at Savannah.  Her nephew, J.C. Jacoby, and Jacob Sheets, attended from here.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  26 August 1893, Vol. LXXVI, No. 14 - as re-printed from the Ashland Press]

Coleman, Phoebe A.

Coleman, Tompkins -- DIED -- In Lexington, Richland County, Ohio, September 14th., 1872, Mr. TOMPKINS COLEMAN, aged 57 years, 6 months and 2 days.  Mr. Coleman belonged to the Masonic fraternity, and was buried last Sabbath.  – [BELLVILLE DOLLAR WEEKLY:  20 September 1872, Vol. 1, No. 30]

Coleman, Willard Eugene -- LEXINGTON -- The remains of Willard Eugene Coleman were interred in the Lexington cemetery, Saturday afternoon.  Funeral services were conducted at the cemetery by Rev. N.A. Shedd.  Mr. Coleman lost his life when the Coleman home, near Sandy Hill, was destroyed by fire Thursday night of last week.  He was 24 years old and was well known here, as he spent a great part of his time as messenger and delivery agent, and in doing odd jobs at Galbraith's store.  Mr. Coleman is survived by his mother, one brother and a sister.  [Richland County Leader:  20 May 1921, Vol. 2, No. 23]

Colesworthy, M. -- bur. 10/7/1879 at Mansfield Cem., 6y, 11m, 28d;  diphtheria   [Richland Shield & Banner: 10 January 1880]

Colgrove, A.C. -- Mr. A.C. Colgrove of Plymouth was killed on the cars at Blairsville, Pa.  He was a stock dealer, we believe, and had gone east with stock.  He was asleep in the caboose at the time a locomotive ran into the same.  [Shelby Independent News:  08 October 1874, Vol. 6, No. 50]

Colgrove, A.C. -- Plymouth Advertiser says: "On Friday last, a dispatch was received by the friends of Mr. A.C. Colgrove of this place, that he had met with an accident in a Railroad disaster at Blairsville, Pa., and Mr. B.B. Taylor and Mrs. Colgrove started for the above place on the first train.  Nothing further was heard from them until Saturday evening when a dispatch was received that Mr. C. had his left leg crushed from the knee down, and the right one badly scalded, and impossible for him to recover.  On Monday, another dispatch was received that he was dead.  His remains were taken to New York to his former home and interred.  As yet we are unable to give particulars, but the supposition is as follows:  Mr. C. left this place a few days before with a load of stock, and it is thought that two trains must have collided, and he had been in the caboose car of the forward train, where he was injured and scalded.  Since the above was in type, Mr. Taylor as returned, the facts being about as given above.  It seems that Mr. C. was asleep in the forward end of the caboose car, and was awakened by the egress of his fellow passengers, and started to the rear end of the car, and had got to the door, when the approaching locomotive struck them.  One of his limbs was crushed to a jelly from the knee down, and the other one badly scalded.  No other person was injured.  It is thought he had been awake he would not have been injured.  The accident occurred on Tuesday evening and he remained conscious until within a few hours of his death on Sabbath morning at 12.15.  He seems to have suffered no pain at all, and expressed his willingness to die.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  03 October 1874]

Collier, Amos -- BUTLER.  Amos Collier, aged 69 years, 2 months and 22 days, died at his home west of town Friday after a protracted illness of several months, with jaundice.  Deceased was born in England but came to America when quite young.  For several years he resided in Mansfield, whence he came, and settled on a small tract of land west of this place, where he died.  He leaves a wife and one son, Wilbur, who is engaged with the B.&O. railroad as freight conductor on the C.O. division.  The funeral took place Sunday at 2 o'clock with the Rev. W.A. Noling in charge of the obsequies.  The remains were taken to Mansfield on No. 3 and deposited by the side of his two daughters who preceded him to the spirit world about 35 years ago.  [Semi-Weekly News:  15 October 1897, Vol. 13, No. 83]

Collingwood, Elias -- Mr. Elias Collingwood, who died from the terrible injuries received Saturday evening was given a soldier's burial by the G.A.R.  Chaplain Kemp officiated.  [Mansfield Herald:  24 June 1886]

Collingwood, Elias -- bur. 6/1886 at Mansfield Cem., railroad accident;  43y  [Mansfield Herald:  15 July 1886]

Collins, Charlotte -- d. 6/28/1868 at Richland Co.;  59y, 8m, 16d;  b. Pennsylvania;  d/o Joseph Harsh & wife;  white;  no cause given;  res. Richland Co.  [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Collins, Hannah -- Mrs. Hannah Collins died Tuesday afternoon at the home of Officer William O'Donnell, on West Bloom Street.  She was about 65 years of age.  Funeral services Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock at St. Peter's Catholic church.  --  [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News:  23 December 1898, Vol. 14, No. 105]

Collins, Jane - Mrs. Jane Collins, 67 of Hecht Rd., was dead on arrival at Mansfield General Hospital early this morning.  She was born Feb. 12, 1908, in Prestonsburg, Ky.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Janie) Rhodes, with whom she made her home; two sons, Thomas L. Spradlin of 541 King St. and Robert Spradlin of Prestonsburg, Ky.; eight grandchildren; two brothers, J. D. Calhoun of Michigan and Thomas Calhoun of Prestonsburg; and one sister, Mrs. Bess Porter of Prestonsburg.  Services will be held Saturday at the James Carter Funeral Home, Prestonsburg. Burial will be in the Richmond Memorial Cemetery, Prestonsburg. Local arrangements are in charge of Wappner Funeral Directors. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Georgia. [Mansfield News Journal:  13 November 1975, p. 34]

Collins, Mrs. W.O. -- Monday.  Mrs. W.O. Collins, of Lucas, died last evening.  The deceased was the wife of the gentlemanly operator and agent of the P.F. at that place.  Mr. C. is also the SHIELD'S correspondent there and this paper extends its' sympathy in common with his host of friends.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  02 August 1890, Vol. LXXIII, No. 11]

Colly, Allen -- Bellville.  Allen Colly, the mulatto, died last Friday aged perhaps 85 years, and was buried at the Four Corners' Cemetery on Saturday.  He was a resident of this place for fifty years, and was known to almost everybody in and about town.  --  [Bellville Star: 21 May 1885, Vol. 8, No. 34]

Collyer, ---- -- A son of Rev. Collyer, formerly a resident of Mansfield, was drowned at Lake Side last week.  While bathing he was suddenly seized with the cramp, and before assistance could be rendered was drowned.  He was about seventeen years of age.  [Ohio Liberal:  06 August 1879]

Coltman, John -- Shelby.  John Coltman, carpenter and contractor, died last Thursday, aged 66 years.  The funeral occurred Saturday afternoon.  --  [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield):  17 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 42]

Columbus, Josephine -- MANSFIELD – Services will be held this week for Josephine Columbus, 57, of Bunnell, Fla., formerly of Mansfield, who died Sunday in the Bunnell Community Hospital after an extended illness.  She was born April 23, 1926 , in Mansfield .  She had lived most of her life in Marion before moving to Florida a year and a half ago.  She was a member of the Santa Maria Del Mar Church of Fagler Beach Fla. She is survived by her husband Joseph; her stepfather and mother, Sylvester and Daisy Bush; one brother, A. R. Kozik, of Torrance , Calif.; and one sister, Mrs. James (Dorothy) Prosser of Mansfield.  Submitted by Steve.  [source unknown]  

Columbus, Josephine – Korona -- Graveside services for Josephine Columbus will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Korona today at 2 p.m.   Mrs. Columbus died Jan. 1 1984 at Community Hospital of Bunnell after a short illness.  She was born in Mansfield , Ohio in 1926.  She lived for many years in Marion, Ohio, moving to Bunnell two years ago.  She was a member of Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church, Flagler Beach.  She is survived by her husband, Joseph; her stepfather and mother, Sylvester and Daisy Bush; one sister, Dorothy Prosser of Mansfield and one brother, A. Kozik of California.  Submitted by Steve.  [source unknown] 

Colwell, Dessie

Colwell, James D. -- DEATH CAME SUDDENLY -- To James D. Colwell Who Expired of Apoplexy -- A sudden and unexpected death was that which overtook James D. Colwell, one of Mansfield's best known and highly respected citizens who dropped dead shortly before 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the corner of Main street and Park avenue west.  He was on his way home to supper and had turned the corner onto Park avenue at Caldwell & Bloor's when he was seen to fall to the pavement.  Those who saw him ran at once to his assistance and he was carried into Caldwell & Bloor's drug store where Dr. Maglott attended him, but the stricken man never rallied after he ell and passed away almost as soon as he had been carried into the drug store.  Later Dr. Craig, the family physician, arrived and Coroner Bushnell, having been notified of the death, came and viewed the body.  It was a sad and sudden blow to the relatives and many friends of the deceased who had been on the street during the day in excellent sprits and apparently in good health, though it is understood that he mentioned to one person that he was not feeling very well, but it was thought to be nothing at all serious.  It was a sad task to convey the news of the death to the wife and other relatives, including Samuel and William G. Colwell, brothers of the deceased, who came to the store where the body was lying.  J.A. Niman's ambulance was called and the remains were removed to the home of the deceased on Sturges avenue.  The cause of death was apoplexy.  Mr. Colwell was aged 56 years and 10 months.  He was born at Lexington and was the son of Samuel Colwell.  It was there that he spent the earlier years of his life.  He served during the war, having run away from home to enlist.  He was a member of Co. C, of the 86th. O.V.I. and later of Co. B. of the 163d. O.V.I., and was mustered out of the service with his company at Camp Chase, Sept. 10, 1864, at the close of the war.  He was married to Miss Jennie Hellwell, of Bellville, who with one son, Roy, survives him.  Mr. Colwell was on the road for a number of years, representing the New American Oil company and the Standard Oil company.  He was of a jovial disposition and made friends wherever he went.  His friends everywhere will be very sorry to learn of his death.  He was also on the road for awhile, representing the Central Fruit company, of this city, and of late has been connected with the Mansfield Telephone company as solicitor.  In every association of life Mr. Colwell was ever the same genial man.  He was a member of Court Mansfield, No. 1455, Independent Order of Foresters;  and of Mansfield Council, No. 13, of the United Commercial Travelers.  Funeral services at his late home conducted by the Rev. Charles Lemoine, of the First Congregational Church, Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock.  The comrades of the G.A.R. will attend the body.  [Mansfield News:  04 September  1901, Vol. 17, No. 157]

Colwell, Jennie -- Wednesday.  Miss Jennie Colwell, daughter of J.B. Colwell, died at her home four miles north-east of the city Monday evening.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  28 October 1893, Vol. LXXVI, No. 23]

Colwell, John -- Oakland.  We are saddened to record the death of our neighbor, John Colwell, who died Wednesday night, aged about 66 years.  The funeral services were conducted by R.B. Maxwell, of Mansfield.  Interment in the Lexington Cemetery.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  18 August 1894, Vol. LXXVII, No. 14]

Colwell, Mary M. (Fitting) -- A Tribute To Mrs. M. Colwell -- Editor:  I desire to avail myself of your columns to give a brief sketch of the revered Mrs. Mary M. Colwell, whose tender thread of life was severed April 1, and whose obsequies occurred on the 4th.  Mrs. Colwell was found on her bed nearly inanimate with paralysis early in the morning of March 26th.  The best medical skill and the constant vigil of her friends did not avail to arouse her from her deep lethargy, but her vital spark expired without a struggle and her features were placid as in peaceful sleep.  Rev. Edmunds officiated at the obsequies, and among those present from abroad at the last sad rites were Mrs. Charles Bird, J.D. Colwell, Will Colwell, Misses Agnes and Maggie Colwell, of Mansfield;  Mrs. Frederick Fitting, Mrs. Shuler and daughters, and Frank Thrailkill, of Bellville;  Mrs. H.H. Adams, of Mt. Gilead, and George Thrailkill and family, of Crestline.  The deceased, whose maiden name was Fitting, was born in Knox County, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1808, her father being Casper Fitting, who removed to that locality from Chester County, Penn., in 1802.  The numerous progeny of Casper Fitting, consisting of two sons and seven daughters, were noted for longevity, and by their culture, intelligence and genial attributes, high social prestige.  Frederick Fitting, who died at Bellville about three years ago, was a member of the family of whom Mrs. Sarah Durbin, of Salem, Oregon, who is remarkably alert and vigorous of intellect at the age of 92 years, and Mrs. Catherine Phelps, of Sacramento, Cal, who has attained the age of 77, are the only one living.  Mary M. Fitting and Robert Colwell plighted their troth at the marriage alter Sept. 8, 1861, in Lexington.  He was born in Shippensburg, Pa., in 1806, came to Troy Township in the era when little but the rude and sublime beauty and grandeur enchanted the vision of the pioneers and he died in Lexington, Jan. 31, 1884, after a long and trying ordeal of suffering from senile gangrene.  Mrs. Mary M. Colwell had for forty years adorned and gave prestige to the social circles of Lexington by her genial presence, and it is not fulsome praise to say that her name was synonymous with truth and honor and her whole character was built up in faultless symmetry with all the elements of noble womanhood.  The infirmities incident to her many years had no engendered in her nature a spark of cynicism, and her amiable presence was like a gracious benediction to her large circle of friends, whose hearts were keenly anguished by the calamity of her death and all revere the memory of her name.  -- A.H.M., Lexington, O. April 7, 1890.  --  [Mansfield Evening News:  10 April 1890, Vol. 6, No. 30]

Colwell, Samuel B. -- Mr. Samuel B. Colwell, living on East Diamond Street near Third, died quite suddenly Monday afternoon.  During the past year or so Mr. Colwell, who is an aged man, has been a sufferer from paralysis, having received several severe strokes during the last winter.  Monday he was not feeling quite as well as usual, and about 4 o'clock while sitting in his chair surrounded by the family, he was suddenly taken with an attack of paralysis, and in less than five minutes passed quietly away.  Mr. Colwell was 68 years old, and was an old pioneer of this county.  He spent his early life at Lexington, where a great number of his relatives reside.  The funeral took place from his late residence, 38 East Diamond Street, this (Wednesday) morning at 9 o'clock.  From thence the body was taken to Lexington for interment.  From a personal acquaintance we can say that we never knew a more upright and honest man than Mr. Colwell, and in his death feel the loss of a friend indeed.  The grief-stricken family have our sympathies.  [Ohio Liberal:  25 June 1879]

Commins, Allis -- bur. 7/1888 at Mansfield Cem., paralysis, 77y  [Mansfield Herald:  31 January 1889]

Comstock, Harry -- Harry Comstock, 25, died at the Reformatory Sunday morning.  He was received at the reformatory on Feb. 9, 1912 for forgery.  A brother arrived in this city today and took the body to Sedalia, Ohio for burial.  [Mansfield Shield:  27 January 1913]

Conant, Elizabeth M. -- 84Y;  d. 2/12/1954 at home, Mansfield;  wid/o Edwin A.;  b. 6/17/1870 at Mansfield;  d/o John D. & Louisa (Ropp) Constance;  bur. Mansfield Cem.  [MNJ 2/13/1954]

Conard, William C. -- Memorial services for William C. "Bill" Conard, 60, of Hebron, formerly of Mansfield, are at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Emerson-Newkirk-Warehime Funeral Home with the Rev. C. Morgan Wickizer officiating.  Mr. Conard, a member of Grand Lodge of Ohio Sons of Herman and Mansfield Lodge 14, died Jan. 3, 1996, at his residence.  He was born July 21, 1935, in Mt. Vernon, to the late Dr. Carroll D. and Lillian (Bergman) Conard.      Mr. Conard retired from the General Motors Fisher Body Division in Mansfield where he had been employed as personnel manager of hourly employees.  He was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Mansfield and the American Bowling Congress.      He is survived by two sons, and daughter-in-law, Jack and Cindy Conard of Hanover and Scott Conard of Ontario, Ohio; three daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Craig Goodwin of Granville, Teresa "Terri" and Rick Orr of Hebron, and Shari Conard of Ontario, Ohio; sister, Carolyn Bagley of Middleborne, W. Va.; and six grandchildren.  Submitted by Mike.  Deceased was born 7/21/1935 and died 1/3/1996.  [Newark (OH) Public Library Obituary Collection]

Conaway, Francis -- d. 9/19/1870 at Lucas, general dropsy;  69y, 2m, 19d;  b. Fayette Co., PA;  farmer;  res. Lucas [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Conden, Mrs. -- Ontario.  Death has again been in our midst.  Mrs. Conden passed quietly away Monday night.  She was highly respected by all who knew her.  She was a member of the M.E. Church and leaves a husband and seven children to mourn her loss.  The bereaved family have the sympathy of the whole community.  The funeral took place Wednesday.  The sermon was preached by Revs. E.L. Warner and Barron.  The remains were interred at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  08 June 1889, Vol. LXXII, No. 3]

Conder, Emery -- 69Y;  d. 8/9/1954 at his farm, east of Nundy - heart attack;  b. 10/26/1885 at Worthington, IN;  h/o Viola;  bur. North Liberty Cem.  [Mansfield News Journal:  10 August 1954]

Condon, Addie B. (Hilton) -- Mrs. Addie B. Condon, relict of the late Richard Condon, died Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harrie W. Lindsey, on Weldon Avenue, after an illness of about ten days with paralysis of the stomach.  She was born at Windsor, and would have been 69 years old next March.  Her maiden name was Miss Addie Hilton.  She was married to Richard Condon, whom she survived 15 years.  She lived for a few years at Charlotte, Mich.  Funeral services Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Dr. D.J. Meese.  --  [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News:  18 November 1898, Vol. 14, No. 95]

Condon, Anna -- The remains of Mrs. Anna Condon were buried in the Mansfield Cemetery Friday morning, having been brought here from Mason, Mich.  Her husband was sheriff of this county in 1830, and they removed from here in 1863.  [Mansfield Herald:  23 October 1890, Vol. 40, No. 49]

Condon, Anna -- Friday.  The remains of Mrs. Anna Condon were brought here from Mason, Michigan, yesterday afternoon.  To the older people of this county Mrs. Condon was well known, as the family was one of the earliest settlers.  Mr. Condon was elected sheriff of Richland County in the year 1830.  In 1863 the family moved to Mason, Mich., where Mr. Condon died several years ago.  The deceased is a relative of Mrs. H.R. Smith, of this city.  Before her death she expressed a wish to be buried in Mansfield, her former home, and her remains were accordingly sent here and buried this morning at 10 o'clock from the undertaking rooms of James A. Niman.  -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 25 October 1890, Vol. LXXIII, No. 23]

Condon, Elijah -- Elijah Condon died in Springfield Twp. Wednesday morning at the age of 84.  Funeral at 2 p.m. today.  [Mansfield Herald:  04 September 1890, Vol. 40, No. 42]

Condon, Elisha -- Elisha Condon, of Springfield Township, died on Wednesday, Sept. 3d., at his residence, three miles west of Mansfield.  Mr. Condon was born in 1897 in Westmoreland County, Pa., and was about 83 years old at the time of his death.  He moved to Mansfield, Ohio, in the fall of 1814, when he remained until the spring of 1815, when he moved with his father's family to Springfield Township and built the second cabin in that township.  In 1834 he moved to the farm where he has since resided and where he died.  Mr. Condon was married in 1836 to Nancy Flora, who survives her husband at the age of 74.  They were the parents of ten children, eight of whom are living.  He was stricken with an apoplectic fit on the 28th. of August and died from that cause a week later.  The funeral took place Sept. 4th. and the remains were buried in the Mansfield Cemetery.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. D.W. Smith, of Mansfield.  The deceased was the youngest child of his father's family and the last one to die.  Mr. Condon was a life-long Democrat, as was his father before him, and devotedly attached to his party.  He was one of our best citizens and was highly respected by all who knew him.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  13 September 1890, Vol. LXXIII, No. 17]

Condon, Johanna -- CONDON -- At the residence of her father, Elisha Condon, three miles west of Mansfield on the 25th. inst., of consumption, Johanna Condon, aged 43 years and 28 days.  The funeral took place on Sunday.   [Ohio Liberal:  30 April 1884]

Condon, Nancy (Flora) -- Mrs. Nancy Condon, widow of the late Elisha Condon, met with a horrible accident shortly before Wednesday noon at her home three miles west of the city, near Condon Siding.  Her clothes caught fire, evidently by a spark from the stove, and she was so terribly burned that she died Wednesday evening at 8:15 o'clock.  Though she was nearly 83 years of age, she was in good health and was vigorous, for one of such an advanced age.  Mrs. Condon was alone at the time of the accident.  She was engaged in getting dinner about 11 o'clock and it is supposed that a spark from the stove set fire to her clothes and in a moment her clothes were in flames.  She had the presence of mind to throw water on herself, and succeeded in extinguishing the flames, though not until her clothing had nearly all been burned off of her.  The entire upper part of her body was a mass of burns and the side of her face was burned.  Her son, Frank, who resides on the farm was doing some chores at the time and when he came in to the house he was horrified to find that his mother had been burned.  Mrs. Condon was conscious and remained so until within three minutes before she died.  Drs. Harris and Mitchell were called and rendered medical attention.  At first Mrs. Condon did not suffer a great deal of pain, but when the reaction came she suffered intensely until he passed away.  Mrs. Condon was born in Maryland, March 15, 1816.  Her maiden name was Nancy Flora and she has been a resident of Richland County for more than 65 years.  Her husband, Elisha Condon, has been dead about five years.  She was the mother of 10 children of whom four sons and four daughters survive.  The daughters are Mrs. Stephen Balliett, of Abilene, Kas.;  Mrs. John Underwood, Mrs. Ira McCoy and Mrs. F.D. Webber, of this city.  The sons are John Condon, of Wyandot County;  William Condon, of Hardin County;  Frank Condon, of Springfield Township, and Luther Condon, of Madison Township.  --  [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News:  04 November 1898, Vol. 14, No. 91]

Condon, Richard Sr. -- Richard Condon, who was buried yesterday was one of the early pioneers of Richland County.  He was the oldest of six children, and his father was the first Justice of the Peace in Springfield Township.  The family came from New Jersey and settled in this county in 1814.  Fourteen years ago he removed from Mansfield to Charlotte, Michigan, where he lived with his son Richard Condon, Jr., until his death a few days ago.  In 1827 the deceased joined the Masonic order, and was undoubtedly the oldest member of the order in Mansfield at the time of his death.  During his lifetime, while a resident in this county, he held various offices of trust given by the Democrats.  At the time of his death he was eighty-seven years and six months old.  [Ohio Liberal:  23 July 1879]

Cone, ---- -- bur. 10/21/1879 at Mansfield Cem., stillborn infant   [Richland Shield & Banner: 10 January 1880]

Conger, Charles G. -- Friends here have received notice of the death of Charles G. Conger, of Washington, D.C.  Mr. Conger formerly lived on a farm near Lexington.  For twenty-five years he has been a special clerk in the war department.  --  [Bellville Messenger:  31 August 1906, Vol. 14, No. 31 reprinted from the Mansfield News]

Conklin, Charles -- Friday.  Charles Conklin died at Plymouth yesterday.  The deceased was 85 years old and was well known all over the northern part of the county.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  06 February 1892]

Conklin, Charles W. -- Mansfield. Charles Wallace Conklin, 74, of 620 Stewart Lane, one of Mansfield's best-known architects and civic leaders, was found dead in his car in the parking lot at Park Avenue West and Mulberry St. shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday. Death was due to a heart attack.  Mr. Conklin had attended the luncheon meeting of Kiwanis Club at the Mansfield Leland Hotel, and walked back to his car preparatory to returning home.   An attendant at the lot, Tillman Johnson, said he saw Mr. Conklin in his car at 1:45 p.m., but believed he was asleep. However, when he noticed him still slumped over the wheel a half hour later he summoned police. Mr. Conklin was believed to have suffered the attack soon after entering his car.   Born June 17, 1884 in Bucyrus, he was a graduate of Case Institute of Applied Science. He came to Mansfield in 1907 as assistant city engineer and later became associated with the Hughes-Keenan Co. He joined the architectural firm of Vernon Redding and Associates, but for a number of years operated his own office.   Mr. Conklin had supervised construction of many of Mansfield's largest building projects, including First Congregational Church, the YMCA-YWCA building, and was currently working on the new Masonic Temple. He also had designed the Friendly House, Mansfield News-Journal and Sears-Roebuck buildings, North Electric Manufacturing Co. building in Galion, the Dominion Electric Corp. building and additions to Tappan Co.   He was a member of First Congregational Church, a past president and member of Kiwanis Club; Our club, Westbrook Country Club, American Institute of Architectural Engineers; Mansfield Lodge No. 35, F and AM; Mansfield Chapter, No. 28, RM; Mansfield Council, No., 94, R and SM; Mansfield Commandery, No. 21, Knights Templar; Al Koran Shrine; Sigma Alpha Epsilon, national social fraternity; Ohio Society of Professional Engineers, and Mansfield Chamber of Commerce.   Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Cave Conklin; one son Harry Cave Conklin, of Cleveland, and a daughter, Mrs. Donald S. Black of Mansfield.  Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the J.H. Finefrock and ...incomplete. Submitted by Anonymous. [Mansfield News Journal 22 Aug 1958]

Conklin, Emma V.

Conklin, Rachael (Bevier) -- PLYMOUTH -- Died at the residence of her daughter, in Plymouth, on Sunday, December 28th., Mrs. Rachael Conklin, in the 78th. year of her age. Mrs. Conklin's maiden name was Bevier, and she was the daughter of the late Philip Bevier. She was born in Owasco, Cayuga County, New York, on the 24th. day of December, 1807, and immigrated to Ohio in about the year 1830. She was married to Charles Conklin, December 15th., 1839, who with one son and four daughters still survive her. Mr. & Mrs. Conklin settled on their farm, one mile west of Plymouth in the year 1840, and lived there until about one year ago, when they removed to the residence of their son-in-law Mr. J. Wyandt, to complete the remainder of their days. Her illness, which was a form of bronchitis, was of more than a year's duration, and although she suffered much, she did not murmur, but bore all with that Christian resignation, which characterized her through life, knowing that she would soon enter that peaceful abode where, "The wicked cease from troubling, And the weary are at rest." The sympathies of the entire community are with the venerable father, who must, ere many years, follow her to the heaven of rest. -- [THE MANSFIELD HERALD: 08 January 1885, Vol. 35, No. 8]

Conklin, Susan -- Bloominggrove.  Mrs. Susan Conklin died at the home of her son, Isaac Conklin, at Salem, Ore., April 25, aged 64 years.  The remains were brought to Ohio to be placed by the side of her husband, David Conklin, who died about twenty years ago.  They arrived here on Sunday, May 1.  Funeral services were held in the M.E. church at this place, of which Mrs. Conklin was a member for a number of years when she lived in this community.  Services were conducted by Dr. McFarland.  All her children were here to attend the funeral.  The son who accompanied her remains, Philander Conklin, of Lima;  Mrs. Nora Monroe, of Zanesville, and a step-daughter and granddaughter, from Columbus;  also wife and son of Philander Conklin and relatives from Galion, Crestline, and Bucyrus.  Philander Conklin, wife and son, Frank, spent several days with Mrs. Conklin's parents, Dr. & Mrs. McFarland.  Isaac Conklin, of Oregon, and sister, Mrs. Monroe, of Zanesville, visited at Dr. McFarland's Tuesday.  --  [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield):  06 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 39]

Conley, ---- -- DIED -- At Shiloh, Nov. 18th., infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Frank H. Conley. -- [THE MANSFIELD HERALD: 27 November 1884, Vol. 35, No. 2]

Conley, ---- -- DIED -- At Shiloh, Nov. 14th., Mrs. Conley, wife of Frank H. Conley, aged 28 years, 2 months and 28 days. [THE MANSFIELD HERALD: 27 November 1884, Vol. 35, No. 2]

Conley, David -- Mr. David Conley, a respected citizen of Madison Township, died Tuesday week at the residence of his son, W.H. Conley, two miles east of this city, aged 80 years and 5 months.  His death was the result of a paralytic stroke received on Monday, by which he was rendered mentally and physically helpless.  The funeral took place Thursday afternoon, Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles officiating, and the remains were interred in the Mansfield Cemetery.  Mr. Conley had a somewhat remarkable history.  He was born in Germany in 1805 and landed in this country in 1819.  He was one of a family of twelve children, and his father and mother, four sisters and two brothers were buried at sea.  The vessel was three years making the voyage to America.  It was manned by a crew of pirates who robbed young Conley's father of a large amount of gold which he kept in a chest.  On the arrival of the ship at Baltimore, David was sold as a slave to  citizen of that place, being unable to pay for his passage across the ocean.  Not receiving very kind treatment he ran away to Hanover, Pa., where he married Elizabeth Sanders, who died in 1863 at Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pa.  They had nine children, six of whom are living, three sons and three daughters.  They are named as follows, being all residents of Richland County:  W.H. Conley, John Conley, Levi Conley, Mrs. H.H. Fickel, Mrs. Sevilla Rummel and Mrs. Jacob Funk.  [Mansfield Herald:  11 March 1886]

Conley, David -- bur. 3/1886 at Mansfield Cem., apoplexy;  80y, 5m  [Mansfield Herald:  08 April 1886]

Conley, Lee -- Lee Conley died at his home in Bellville this morning at 11 o'clock after several weeks illness.  Death was caused by a complication of diseases.  The funeral will be held from the First M.E. Church in Bellville, Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock.  [Mansfield Shield:  23 January 1913]

Conley, Mary (Wiley) -- Mrs. Mary Conley, wife of Henry Conley, died at her home, two miles east on the Wooster road this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.  Mrs. Conley's maiden name was Mary Wiley and she leaves a husband and two children, Mrs. Thomas McBee and Milton Conley.  Mrs. Conley has been a patient sufferer for two years with tumors.  The funeral services will be conducted by Dr. H.L. Wiles, announcement to be made later.  [Mansfield News:  18 June 9101, Vol. 17, No. 92]

Conley, Mrs. Henry -- The funeral services of Mrs. Henry Conley, of whose death at her home east of the city, Tuesday afternoon, mention was made in the News, will be held at her late home, Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles of the First Lutheran Church, of which the deceased was a member.  Mrs. Conley was 53 years old leaves a husband, one son, Milton Conley, and one daughter, Mrs. Thomas McBee, of this city.  [Mansfield (OH) News:  19 June 1901]

Conley, Samuel -- DIED -- At Shiloh, July 4th., Mr. SAMUEL CONLEY, aged 58 years, 8 months and 21 days. [MANSFIELD HERALD: 19 July 1883, Vol. 33, No. 35 ]

Conley, Sarah J. -- Mrs. Sarah J. Conley, wife of C.C. Conley, died Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock at her home on Pleasant Avenue.  The body was taken to her former home, at Bellville, Thursday, where funeral services were held.  --  [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield):  10 June 1898, Vol. 14, No. 49]

Conley, Sarah J. -- Bellville.  Mrs. C.C. Conley, who died at her home in Mansfield, Thursday evening, was brought here on No. 4 at 11 o'clock Thursday.  The funeral was held from the residence of her brother, Jacob Worner, at 3 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Canfield.  Interment at Bellville Cemetery.  --  [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield):  14 June 1898, Vol. 14, No. 50]

Conn, Andrew -- Andrew Conn, Esq., died at Van Wert, last week, of cancer of the stomach, aged 76 years.  The deceased was a former citizen of Mansfield and was twice elected Treasurer of Richland County.  [Ohio Liberal:  09 July 1879]

Conn, Andrew -- Mr. Andrew Conn died at the residence of his son, John A. Conn, in this city on last Monday, June 23^rd, 1879, at 9:15 a.m. after an illness that has existed since Thanksgiving Day 1877.  Mr.  Conn was born in Cecil County, Maryland, March 19^th, 1803, and consequently his age was 76 years, three months and four days. In the year 1812 he with his parents settled in Pennsylvania, and in 1827 moved to Mansfield, Ohio. Previous to coming to Ohio on the 9^th day of October, 1827, he was married at Florence, Pennsylvania, to Miss Margaret Patterson, who survives him.  The deceased resided at Mansfield, Ohio, nineteen years, and during that time was elected and served two terms as Treasurer of Richland county, and was also engaged in the banking business with the Shermans and others under the firm name of Conn, Silverman & Co. In 1856 he moved to Van Wert, where he resided ever since, and while here was, for a time, engaged in the dry goods and grocery trade, and was elected and served as County Treasurer. When the war broke out he took an active part as a committeeman in forwarding  soldiers, and in assisting their dependent families while they were absent.  In the winter of 1827, Mr. Conn experienced religion and united with the Presbyterian Church, in which he has ever since remained as a consistent and devoted worshipper.  For many years Mr. Conn was a ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church and always was, during that time, unanimously honored by the members of the church he was connected with, by being selected as their delegate to the District or general Synod. Every religious duty he was called upon to perform, he did with correctness, zeal and fearlessly. At the beginning of the war he was, as a delegate, attending a meeting of the Synod at Philadelphia, when the Church building in which it was held was mobbed, yet during those rough times, he remained fearlessly at his post until order was resumed.  In all his commercial dealings with others, the deceased has their attestations to his strict fairness and honesty. As an official in the public service, he did his duty, and those who cast their ballots for him, as well as others who did not, have at all times been free t o say that they never knew an official more efficient or upright in the discharge of duty. As a citizen, he was public spirited; as a neighbor, accommodating, and as a friend devoted. With his family he was a husband and father, who was loving, devoted and provident. There are left to mourn their loss, his aged wife, three sons living here, two sisters residing at Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, and one brother, Mr. Robert Conn, of this place, besides a large number of other near relatives.  Mr. Conn’s funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at 6 p.m., Rev. A.C. Stockton of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. An unusually large number of people were in attendance and followed the remains from the residence to their last earthly resting place. Peace to his ashes.  Submitted by P.M.  [Transcribed from a newspaper clipping in scrapbook compiled by Thomas B. Andrews of Butler, Ohio.. Obituary probably from a Van Wert newspaper since John A. Conn is listed as living in Van Wert in the 1880 census]

Conn, Betty Jane - Mansfield - Betty Jane Conn, 58, of 571 Morgan Ave., died Saturday morning in Mansfield General Hospital after a long illness.  Born March 9, 1929, in Mt. Vernon, she had been a Mansfield-area resident since 1942.  Surviving are two sons, Donald of Mansfield and Ronald of Lucas; five grandchildren; and a sister, Arlene Viars of Mansfield.  Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Mound View Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, by the Rev. Alvin D. Salas. Friends may call Monday at Finefrock Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Georgia. [Mansfield news Journal - July 2, 1987 - page 4A]

Conn, Enoch -- Died, March 30, Enoch Conn, of Mifflin, aged 46 years.  Funeral at residence, Thursday, April 1, at 9 a.m.  Interment at Chestnut Grove.  [Semi-Weekly News:  02 April 1897, Vol. 13, No. 27]

Conn, Enoch -- Buena Vista.  Enoch Conn, died March 30.  [Semi-Weekly News:  06 April 1897, Vol. 13, No. 28]

Conn, Enoch -- Mifflin.  Death seems to be a frequent guest in our community.  It has robbed two homes of a husband and father within the past week.  Last Tuesday it claimed for its victim Enoch Conn, who had been sick for a few weeks with pneumonia, finally terminating in paralysis.  He lived about one mile northwest of the village for a number of years and was well and widely known.  He was a man young in years, being only 48 at the time of his death.  He leaves a wife and a large family to mourn his early departure.  The last remains were laid to rest in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery last Thursday morning, the Revs. Hoover and Williamson officiating.  [Semi-Weekly News:  09 April 1897, Vol. 13, No. 29]

Conn, Ernest B.

Conn, James R. -- James R. Conn, well-known Richland county farmer, died Monday evening at his home, two and a half miles north of Lexington, after an illness of only a few days. He was part 55 years of age, and is survived by his wife and eight children. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian church at Lexington, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Shedd. Interment will be in the Lexington cemetery. Submitted by Jean and Faye. [The Mansfield News, Wednesday, September 19, 1917]

Conn, John -Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Conn, who reside near Ontario, received word Sunday of the death of their only son, John Conn.  The son has been located at Grand Pass, Oregon, for some time, where he has been interested in mining.  His death came about by strange means, and the message said the demise was caused by an accident but no particulars were given.  It is thought that Mr. Conn was en route between his claims when the accident happened.  His sister, Miss Elma Conn, formerly of this city but now of Canton, was notified of her brother’s death.  The remains will be brought from the west for burial, no arrangements having been made for the funeral as it will take several days for the body to be transferred.  Mr. Conn was well known in this vicinity and his friends will be pained to learn of his sudden death.  Submitted by Faye and Jean  [The Mansfield News:  Monday, January 12, 1903]

Conn, Kenneth Victor -- 69Y;  d. 8/19/1955 at Mansfield Gen. Hosp.;  b. 7/25/1886 at Mansfield;  bur. Mansfield Cem.  [MNJ 8/20/1955]

Conn, Margaret -- Bellville.  Margaret Conn, formerly of this county, died at Van Wert Sunday, in her seventy-sixth year.  --  [Bellville Star:  20 September 1883, Vol. 6, No. 51]

Conn, Robert

Connell, Anna -- Word has been received by relatives in this city of the death of Mrs. Anna Mary Connell, wife of Mr. S.S. Connell, of West Carrollton, O.  Mrs.. Connell was ill one week with typhoid fever, dying Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.  The remains will be taken to Xenia, O., where the funeral will occur Friday afternoon.  Mrs. Connell was aged 43 years and had been married eighteen years.  Misses Lucy and Anna Connell, of this city, left this noon for Xenia to attend the funeral.  [Mansfield News:  17 May 1901, vol. 17, Vol. 66 as reprinted from the Newark (OH) American-Tribune]  *Mr. & Mrs. Connell formerly resided on East Fourth Street in this city.  Mr. Connell being bookkeeper at the City Mills.

Connell, George Sr.

Connell, Luena [sic] -- d. 4/2/1870 at Shelby;  3m, 26d;  b. Cleveland, Ohio;  white;  cause:  brain fever;  res. Cleveland, Ohio  [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Connelly, Isaac

Conner, Elizabeth M. -- 64Y;  d. 5/3/1956 at Mansfield Gen. Hosp.;  b. 11/27/1891 at Newark, OH;  wid/o Arthur P.  [MNJ 5/4/1956]

Conner, Holly E. -- 48Y;  d. 2/27/1955 at home, Mansfield;  b. 7/13/1906 at Spencer, WV;  Mansfield resident 1925-1955;  h/o Grace Dinger;  bur. Mansfield Cem.  [MNJ 2/28/1955]

Conner, Mary -- Bellville.  Mrs. Mary Conner died on Sunday, March 11th., at the residence of Abe Lockheart, two miles east of Bellville, at the advanced age of 87 years.  The funeral took place on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. J.T. Lewis, of Fredericktown.  --  [Bellville Star:  15 March 1888, Vol. 11, No. 25]

Conners, ---- -- The 16-year-old daughter of Michael Conners died at her home, 50 High Street, at 11 o'clock Saturday of consumption.  [Semi-Weekly News:  06 April 1897, Vol. 13, No. 28]

Conners, Ella (nee Sheehy) -- Newville.  Mrs. Ella Conners, a daughter of 'Squire Sheehy, died on the 10th. inst., with asthma and measles.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  22 April 1893]

Connolly, F.J. -- The body of F.J. Connolly, who died at Monroeville, Ind., last Friday arrived here Monday at 11 o'clock a.m. for burial.  The funeral occurred from the train.  Mr. Connolly was a brother of John Connolly, of this city.  [Semi-Weekly News:  16 February 1897, Vol. 13, No. 14]

Connolly, Margaret -- Mrs. Margaret Connolly, Attorney J.A. Connolly's mother, died at the residence of her son, Dr. Wm. Connolly, at Monroeville, Ind., last Saturday afternoon, aged 79 years, 5 months and 26 days.  Mrs. Connolly was born in County Meath, Ireland, August 1st., 1811, and came to this country while still quite young.  Her husband having died in this city ten years ago, she has since been living with her son in Indiana.  The remains were brought to this city this forenoon and interred in the Mansfield Cemetery.  Attorney John A. Connolly, who has been in Mt. Clemens, Mich., for some time for the benefit of his health, Dr. Wm. Connolly and Miss Maggie Connolly, of Monroeville, Ind., and Hon. James Connolly, of Springfield, Illinois, attended the funeral, beside a large number of the friends of the deceased and bereaved.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  31 January 1891, Vol. LXXIII, No. 37]

Connolly, Margaret. - Death of Mrs. Margaret Connolly. - Mrs. Margaret Connolly, mother of John A. Connolly, died at Monroeville, Ind., Saturday, Jan. 24, at the home of her son, Dr. W. A. Connolly.  Mrs. Connolly was born in Ireland Aug. 1, 1811, but she came to America at an early age.  Her former home was in this city, Perry street, but since the death of her husband at Monroeville, in 1881, while visiting there, she has made that place her home.  The remains, accompanied by friends, arrived at 10:42 a.m. of the P. F., and were taken direct to the cemetery for interment.  A number of attorneys and friends were at the depot to attend the obsequies, which were conducted by the Rev. Father A. Magenhann.  The Hon. James Connolly, of Illinois, Dr. W. A. Connolly, John A. Connolly and Miss Maggie Connolly, children of the deceased, followed the remains to their last resting place.  Submitted by Jean and Faye.  [The Weekly News, Mansfield, Ohio:  Thursday, January 29, 1891]

Connor, Andrew C. -- d. 6/1885, kidney disease;  8y, 16d;  bur. Mansfield Cemetery  [Mansfield Herald:  07 January 1886]

Connors, Anna – The death of Mrs. Anna Connors occurred Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Longley, of Shelby. The deceased up to the time of her death enjoyed good health for one of her age, being 75 years old. She ate a hearty breakfast and seemed to be feeling well until ______________. [Mansfield News, 14 April 1905, p. 6]

Connors, John L. -- 71Y;  d. 3/3/1954 at home, St. Petersburg Beach, FL;  former Mansfield resident;  Graduate of Ohio State Univ.;  h/o Barbara;  bur. St. Joseph's Cem., Columbus, OH  [MNJ 3/5/1954]

Connors, Timothy -- Word was received here this morning that Timothy Connors, an inmate of the county infirmary, had been killed along the Erie railroad a half mile west of Pavonia.  The county infirmary officials were notified as also was Coroner Baughman, who went to the scene of the accident.  The infirmary wagon was sent to the place where the body was found.  Connors formerly resided in this city and was a laborer by occupation.  For several years he has been in the county infirmary.  he had a mania for running away from the institution and did so frequently.  Yesterday evening he ran away again, and it was no known where he was until word was received this morning that he had been killed.  He was about 70 years of age.  The body was removed to the county infirmary where the inquest was held.  [Semi-Weekly News:  23 April 1897, Vol. 13, No. 33]

Connors, Timothy -- The funeral services of Timothy Connors, of whose fatal accident an account was given in Wednesday's News, took place Thursday at 2 o'clock at St. Peter's Catholic church.  The body was interred in the Catholic cemetery.  The coroner's verdict was that he came to his death partly as a result of the injury inflicted by being hit by the train and partly as the result of exposure during the night before he died.  [Semi-Weekly News:  23 April 1897, Vol. 13, No. 33]

Conover, William -- Shelby.  Wm. Conover, member of the S. of V., died at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning of typhoid fever.  The funeral services were held at the residence at 2 p.m. Wednesday.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  30 September 1893, Vol. LXXVI, No. 19]

Conrad, John -- Lexington.  John Conrad, a resident of Washington township, was interred in the Mansfield Cemetery on Tuesday;  had he lived until the day of his funeral he would have been 83 years old.  He lived 59 years of married life and was one of the solid Democrats of his township.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  12 September 1891, Vol. LXXIV, No. 16] 

Conrad, John -- Wednesday.  John P. Conrad, of Anderson, Ind., formerly of this city, is in the city today, having been called to this county to attend the funeral of his father.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  12 September 1891, Vol. LXXIV, No. 16]

Conrad, John -- John Conrad was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on the 8th. day of September, A.D., 1808.  Died near Lexington, Ohio, the 6th. day of Sept. 1891.  The deceased would have completed his 83rd. year today.  He was married to Miss Susan Kissel in 1832, who still survives him.  They resided for some years at Chambersburg, Pa., then moved to Ohio, where they have since lived except for a few years spent in Indiana.  He leaves to mourn his loss his aged companion of 59 years, and seven children, six of whom are present today.  Mr. Conrad by his sturdy, persistent industry and geniality won the friendship of all who knew him.  <<poem omitted>> Richland Shield & Banner:  12 September 1891, Vol. LXXIV, No. 16

Conrad, Mrs. J.P.

Conrad, Susan -- Tuesday -- Mrs. Susan Conrad, aged 82, died at her home on Spring Mill street this morning. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. [RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER: 31 October 1896, Vol. LXXIX, No. 25]

Conrad, Susan -- Mrs. Susan Conrad died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer May, at 325 Spring Mill Street, Monday night after an illness of three months.  She was born in Chambersburg, Pa., in 1814.  She resided for many years in Washington Township, this county.  Her husband, John Conrad, died five years ago and since that time she has resided in this city.  She has been a member of the Lutheran church since she was 15 years old.  Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, Thursday at 1 p.m.   [Semi-Weekly News:  30 October 1896, Vol. 12, No. 88]

Constance, Frederick G.

Constance, Helen Blaine Peffer
 

Constance, Jessie E. (Sowers) -- Mansfield. Mrs. John Constance, 80, a former Mansfield resident, died Sunday at her home in Redlands, Calif., following a short illness.  Mrs. Constance, whose husband operated a grocery for many years at Marion and Bartley Aves., was born in Lexington and was an active member of Grace Gospel Church here.  the family had moved to California in 1945.  While in Mansfield they lived at 86 Bartley Ave.  Surviving are her husband and six children: Edwin Constance of Mansfield: the Rev. George Constance of Nyack, N.Y.; David of Garden Grove, Calif.; William of Whittier, Calif.; Thomas Constance, Salt Lake city, Utah, and Mrs. Otto Bublat of Redlands, one brother, Harry Sowers of Westerville, O.  Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at he Cortner Funeral Home, Redlands, with burial in Memorial park at Redlands.  Submitted by anonymous (Mansfield News -Journal 24 March 1958).  ** from California death records.  This is Jessie E. Constance nee Sowers.  She was born 11 July 1879 in Ohio and died in San Bernadino Co., Calif. 23 March 1958

Constance, Mary -- Died, in Mansfield, Ohio, at the residence of her son-in-law, Wm. T. Hyde, on Friday morning, January 10th., 1879, Mrs. Mary Constance, in the 92d. year of her age.  The deceased leaves a large circle of relatives to mourn their loss, among whom are seven children;  thirty-nine grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren.  She was buried in the family lot in Mansfield Cemetery and at the funeral were gathered a large number of the family from the different states.  [Ohio Liberal:  15 January 1879]

Constance, Mary -- bur. 1/1879 at Mansfield Cem., old age;  91y, 10m, 8d  [Ohio Liberal:  09 April 1879]

Cook, ---- -- Mt. Zion.  Friday of last week a two-months-old child of Mr. & Mrs. Dell Cook was buried at Mt. Zion.  Funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W.G. Smith.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  07 November 1891]

Cook, Addison -- Died.  Addison, son of Solomon Cook, age ca. 4 years.  He fell into a kettle of boiling fat.  [Mansfield Gazette:  18 December 1823.  From Abstracts of Richland County, Ohio Taken From Mansfield Gazette, Vol. 1, 1823 - 7/7/1825.  Compiled by Mary Jane Armstrong Henney]

Cook, Amos -- AMOS COOK who led a sort of hermit's life near Lexington, was struck by a train on the B. & O. R.R. Tuesday of last week and killed. Mr. Cook had been in the habit of walking on the track and upon the approach of a train stepping off the track just far enough to avoid being struck. It is supposed that in the accident he met with he stepped from the track but not far enough to avoid being struck by some of the projections from the sides of the car. [THE OHIO LIBERAL: 22 August 1877]

Cook, Austin Harvy -- Died.  On Friday, February 21st., Austin Harvy, son of J.H. and M.A. Cook, aged six years and eight months.  Funeral to-day at 3 o'clock p.m.  [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News:  22 February 1862]

Cook, Barbara -- Barbara Cook, wife of Balsar Cook, living in the south part of the city, died last Friday morning, aged 56 years.  [Ohio Liberal:  20 February 1878]

Cook, Charlie -- Died, in Shelby, September 30th., Charlie, son of Wm. & Elizabeth Cook, aged 3 months and 4 days.  [Ohio Liberal:  20 October 1881]

Cook, Daniel McFarland -- Daniel McFarland Cook, aged 76, died at his home on Hedges farm on South Foster Street, Monday night at 9 o'clock.  Mr. Cook leaves a wife and one daughter.  he was the inventor of the first evaporator for sugar cane.  Funeral from the residence, Thursday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock.  [Semi-Weekly News:  21 May 1897, Vol. 13, No. 41]

Cook, Dansell W. -- Dansell W. Cook, aged almost 90 years, died at his home, south of Shelby, Monday afternoon, at 1:30.  He was born at Lexington on May 14, 1832, and lived there until December, 1865, when he moved to the farm in Springfield township, where he resided until his death.  [Richland County Leader:  24 February 1922, Vol. 3, No. 11]

Cook, Edna Pearl -- Edna Pearl, three-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Cook, was buried Tuesday from the residence of its grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. A. Corts.  Rev. N.S. Albright officiating.   [Mansfield Herald:  23 January 1890, Vol. 49, No. 10]

Cook, Edna Pearl -- DIED, Jan. 19, at 12 o'clock midnight, Edna Pearl, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.E. Cook, aged 3 months and 5 days.  Funeral Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. from the residence of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Corts.  --  [Mansfield Evening News:  20 January 1890, Vol. 5, No. 272]

Cook, Edna Pearl -- The funeral of Edna Pearl, the three-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Cook, took place at the residence of Mrs. Cook's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Corts, this morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. L.O. Thompson and Byron J. Balliett sang appropriate selections.  --  [Mansfield Evening News:  21 January 1890, Vol. 5, No. 273]

Cook, Frank L. -- The Ohio Brass work is closed down today on account of the funeral of Frank L. Cook, one of the victims of the horrible accident in the furnace room at the work last Thursday morning.  A meeting of the employees of the works was held Sunday afternoon at the mayor's office to make arrangements for the funeral, which was held this morning at 9 o'clock from the late home of the deceased, two miles east of the city.  The services were conducted by the rev. Dr. F.A. Gould, pastor of the M.E. church.  About a hundred employees of the different departments of the works attended the funeral to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of their fellow workman.  The pall bearers were the following employees of the plant:  Frank Hachten, Carl Huber, J.M. Shoemaker, Dara Scott, Elmer Fisher and Frank Hein.  Most of the men from the Brass works, in attendance at the funeral, accompanied the remains to Hayesville, where the interment was made.  Mr. Cook received a $100 benefit from the Ohio Brass Works Mutual Benefit association.  The Brass works employees sent a very handsome floral tribute.  The members of Mr. Cooke's Sunday school class also sent some beautiful roses.  [Mansfield News: 19 August 1901, Vol. 17, No. 144]

Cook, George -- DIED, At his residence on Orchard Street, Sept. 14, at 1 a.m., George Cook, aged 69 years.  Funeral at the family burial ground at Franklin Church, six miles north of the city at 1 p.m., Sept 15.  [Mansfield Weekly News:  15 September 1887, Vol. 3, No. 42]

Cook, Hannah -- d. 3/30/1872 at Mansfield;  77y, 3m, 14d;  b. New Jersey;  house keeper;  cause of death too difficult to decipher;  res. Fourth Ward Mansfield  [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Cook, Henry

Cook, Henry R. -- Died.  Henry R. Cook died this morning at 9 o'clock at his home on McPherson Street.  He was aged 21 years and the cause of his death was consumption.  He was a member of the First Lutheran church and the funeral services will take place from the late home Monday at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles.  [Mansfield News:  22 July 1899]  *see also:  William Cook funeral notice from 7/24/1899 paper.

Cook, Henry -- Postmaster Statler has received a letter from C.S. Hungerford of Trinidad, Col., stating that Henry Cook, a sheep and cattle owner at or near Tramperos, New Mexico, was shot and killed on March 17th.  He left an estate valued at $20,000 and no trace of his relatives can be found, except that his mother died in Mansfield, and he has a brother who was a conductor on the Nypano railroad.  Mr. Hungerford offers to furnish further information to any one addressing him at Trinidad, Col., P.O. Box 135.  [Mansfield Herald:  05 August 1886]

Cook, Jabez €

Cook, Jabez -- bur. 2/6/1875 at Mansfield Cem.;  82y, 6m, 28d  [Richland Shield & Banner:  15 January 1876]

Cook, Jabez -- Another of our old and highly respected citizens, Jabez Cook, has passed from among us, and his familiar face will be no longer greeted by his many friends upon our streets.  For the last year, he had been evidently failing, from loss of appetite, which in a measure he had recovered, until three or four weeks since, when it again failed, his system rapidly running down, and on Saturday night, the 6th. of February, 1875, peacefully breathed his last at his residence on south Main street, aged 82 years, 6 months and 26 days.  His remains were attended to their last resting place, at 2 o'clock, on Monday, by a large number of relatives and friends.  Mr. Cook was born in Washington County, Pa., July 11, 1792;  and spent the summer of 1814 in the vicinity of Mansfield, his father, Noah Cook, having entered eleven quarter sections of land in this county a year or two prior, one of which he gave to Jabez Cook and to each of his sons and daughters a quarter or half quarter.  Amos Cook got the quarter section adjoining the deceased, known afterwards as the John Kennedy farm.  After spending the summer near Lexington, he returned to it Amity, Washington County, Pa., where he taught school during the winter, and on the 2d. of March 1815, married Miss Hannah Pierson, of that county, after which, he and his cousin Daniel Cook, came out to Richland and each put up a log cabin on their lands which adjoined -- Daniel Cook's adjoining on the South.  After erecting their cabins and clearing a patch of ground for corn and potatoes, the latter part of June they returned to Pennsylvania to harvest, and in September of the same year, moved out to their farms near Mansfield -- Jabez Cook and wife, Daniel Cook and Wm. Cook and their wives;  the deceased's father and family having emigrated to this county the year previous, and settling on land adjoining Lexington, on which farm Thomas Cook now resides.  It took stout hearts and strong arms, then, to go into an unusually heavy timbered forest and carve out a farm, but Jabez Cook and his frugal young wife were euqal to the emergency, and in the course of the forty years they resided upon this land they had a model farm, scarcely equaled in the county for fertility, production, convenience and beauty.  In 1855 Mr. and Mrs. Cook removed to Mansfield, having purchased a residence on south Main street, and in March, 1872, Mrs. Cook died, aged 77 she having been a member of the Presbyterian church for half a century.  Mr. Cook continued to reside there until his decease.  He was much interested in the benevolent objects of the day, and contributed liberally in all calls of this nature.  Although modest and unobtrusive, he was always among the foremost in furthering projects for the advancement of town and country.  He was among the originators of the Sandusky, New Haven and Mansfield Railroad, subsequently the Sandusky, Mansfield and Newark Railroad.  There are seven children who survive the deceased -- three sons and four daughters, J.H. Cook, of this city and Dr. T.M. Cook, twin brothers, the latter residing in Toledo;  Mortimor Cook, now residing in Santa Barbara, California.  The elder daughter, Mrs. Anderson, living in this city;  the second daughter, Mrs. Vorhies, residing in Mt. Gilead (OH), the third, Elizabeth Shepard, residing in Iowa City, who arrived here since the funeral of her father, the fourth, Lydia Jane Harrison, residing in San Francisco, California.  He was a devoted husband and father, as was the children to their parents, and he leaves to them and community the memory of a pure life and a public benefactor.  He had fulfilled his mission at a ripe old age and has gone to his fathers.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  13 February 1875]

Cook, James -- d. 3/1885, consumption;  74y;  bur. Mansfield Cem.  [Mansfield Herald:  07 January 1886]

Cook, James Hervey -- James Hervey Cook, an honored and upright citizen of Mansfield, whose entire life has been spent in Madison Township, died Thursday night at 9 o'clock at his home, No. 105 West Third Street.  He was born on a farm 2˝ miles south of this city, Sept. 3, 1816;  was a son of Jabez and Hannah Cook, and a twin brother of Dr. Thomas McCurdy Cook, who died at his home at Sandusky, March 14, 1896.  Mr. Cook was married March 27, 1842, to Miss Mary A. Wiler, who, with three daughters and a son, survive him.  The daughters are Mrs. George W. Blymyer, who is now in New Jersey;  Mrs. Laura C. Bunker, of this city, and Mrs. Clada Sturges, of Dayton, and the son is James M. Cook, of this city.  Mr. Cook took to his bed Nov. 23, having had a slight stroke of paralysis the day before.  He was conscious up until his death.  He has been identified with Mansfield's interests for many years.  His elementary education was secured at the Sandy Hill school house, after which he continued his studies at Granville.  He worked on the farm and also taught school for several winters.  In the winter of 1840-41, he came to this city and has lived here continuously since that time.  He taught school at the corner of Fourth and Mulberry Streets in a little red school house.  In the spring of 1849, Mr. Cook took possession of the Wiler House and was engaged in the hotel business there continuously for 10 years.  He then sold, but later was again proprietor of the Wiler House from 1864 to 1869.  He was one of the first conductors on the Sandusky, Mansfield and Newark railroad, after that road was constructed.  Mr. Cook has been an officer of the Richland Mutual Insurance company for about 30 years, being for many years its president.  He has also been president of the cemetery association for nearly that long.  Besides four children, Mr. Cook leaves seven grandchildren.  Funeral arrangements have not, as yet, been made.  [Semi-Weekly News:  03 December 1897, Vol. 13, No. 97]  << photo >>

Cook, James Hervey -- The funeral services of James Hervey Cook took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late home on West Third Street.  The services which were very impressive were conducted by the Rev. Dr. E.B. Fairfield of the First Congregational church.  The honorary pall bearers were Hiram R. Smith, the Hon. Henry C. Hedges, N.S. Reed, Levi Zimmerman, A. Scattergood and Louis Vonhof and the acting pall bearers were Judge J.W. Jenner, Richmond Smith, John H. Todd, Brainard Leiter, Willis M. Sturges and Homer Ditwiler.  The body was interred in the local cemetery.  Dr. Alta F. Cook, of Sandusky and William H. Blymyer, of New York City, were in attendance from out of the city, at the funeral.  [Semi-Weekly News:  07 December 1897, Vol. 13, No. 98]

Cook, James Hervey -- Lexington.  J.H. Cook, Esq., who died recently in Mansfield, once informed the writer that he roamed over the site of Lexington when the smoke of but a few cabins curled through the dense foliage of the primitive forest here.  He was a nephew of Col. Thomas Cook, father of Mrs. S.N. Ford, and who came here in 1814 and died here in May, 1888.  The athletic young pioneers of this region were inspired with the martial spirit of those heroic days.  Thomas Cook was a captain and Isaac Gass, who later became famous as a soldier and in the forensic arena, was first lieutenant of a company that was famous here over 60 years ago.  J.H. Cook was the fifer and Dr. T.M. Cook, this twin brother, was drummer of the company and the thrilling martial strains caused the fire of parasitism to glow fervently in the hearts of the pioneers and they came from far and near to see the evolutions of the militia.  George Miller, Esq., of Lexington, has mingled sad and happy memories of those exuberant days long lost in the dust of time.  He and J.H. Cook were congenial spirits from boyhood and he deplores his death and pays a fine tribute to his noble attributes.  [Semi-Weekly News:  14 December 1897, Vol. 13, No. 100]

Cook, Kate -- Wednesday.  Official notice was received by Judge Brucker today of the death of Mrs. Kate Cook, January 30, at the Toledo insane hospital.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  09 February 1895, Vol. LXXVII, No. 39]

Cook, Katherine (Dempsey)  -- Shelby.  Mrs. Katherine Dempsey Cook died in Cleveland Sunday and was buried Wednesday.  Mrs. Cook was the daughter of Col. John Dempsey and formerly lived in Shelby.  [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield):  25 February 1898, Vol. 14, No. 16]

Cook, Lilla M. -- bur. 2/26/1876 at Mansfield Cem.;  15y;  res. Washington Twp.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  13 January 1877]

Cook, Lilly May -- DIED -- After several weeks illness, at her father's residence, near this city, February 28th., 1876, LILLY MAY COOK, daughter of Mr. J.R. and Mrs. M.A. COOK, in the fifteenth year of her age.  LILLY COOK died in the hope of a glorious immortality.  Though young, she had not that dread of death so common with many persons, but with patience and calm resignation to the will of God.  She manifested the spirit of the words she had so often expressed in son, "And when with Jesus!"  To her "to be absent from the body was to be present with the Lord."  Possessing excellent qualities of mind and heart, drew around her a large circle of devoted friends, who have seldom felt a loss so keenly as that which they have suffered in her death.  A large number of her schoolmates and associates attended her funeral on Sabbath in true heart sympathy with the bereaved parents and brother.  [scripture omitted]  -- Mansfield Shield & Banner.  Miss COOK was a niece of Mr. WM. BEATTY of this place (Mansfield).  [Bellville Weekly:  10 March 1876, Vol. IV, No. 50]

Cook, Luther -- Logan Cook, who died at the Soldier's Home, was buried to-day at Lexington.  -- [Mansfield Evening News:  13 March 1890, Vol. 6, No. 6]

Cook, Mack -- Mayor D.E. Fisher and Mail Carrier Joseph Fisher were called to Mansfield today on account of the death of their uncle, Mack Cook, which occurred Tuesday morning.  They will remain until after the funeral tomorrow afternoon.  [Semi-Weekly News:  21 May 1897, Vol. 13, No. 41 as re-printed from the Bucyrus (OH) Forum]

Cook, Margaret -- Sunday morning about 7 o'clock when Mrs. Martin Patterson, of 372 Oak Street, went upstairs to awaken her mother, Mrs. Margaret Cook, she found her dead.  Mrs. Cook was in her usual good health Saturday and was known to be alive after midnight.  A little grandson who always slept with his grandmother, got up after midnight and started to the bed of his parents.  Mr. & Mrs. Patterson heard Mrs. Cook call to the child to come back to bed.  The child went to the bed of his parents where he slept the remainder of the night.  Dr. Goodman was called and pronounced death due to heart trouble.  Mrs. Cook was 68 years old and was the widow of Wm. Cook.  She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Patterson, two brothers, Adam Rorick of Mt. Vernon and William Rorick of Clyde, four sisters, Mrs. Craft of Clyde, Mrs. Mary Brown of Pemberville, Mrs. Ashton of Pemberville and Mrs. Wayne Clark of near this city.  The funeral will be held at the home Tuesday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. R.H. Edmonds.  [Mansfield Daily Shield:  19 October 1908, p. 2]

Cook, Mary (Wiler)

Cook, Miss Horace -- LEXINGTON -- The remains of Miss Horace Cook, who died at her home in Cleveland a few weeks ago, will be brought here for burial this week. -- [RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER: 11 April 1896, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 48]

Cook, Mrs. Fred (nee Riley) -- Mrs. Fred Cook, formerly of Mansfield, sister of James Riley, died in New York, Aug. 15.   [Mansfield News: 28 August 1901, Vol. 17, No. 152]

Cook, Mrs. Samuel

Cook, Noah -- b. 9/9/1755 at Morrow Co., NY;  d. 12/30/1831;  Sergeant at arms - Pennsylvania State Troops;  Served in Crawford campaign;  bur. Lexington Cem. 

Cook, Orville L. -- 82Y;  d. 1/18/1954 at home, Kansas City, KS;  b. 5/17/1861 near Lexington;  h/o Alice May Smith (d. 1947);  bur. at Kansas City, KS   [MNJ 1/20/1954]

Cook, Robert H. -- Funeral services were held in Waynesburg, Pa yesterday for former Mansfielder, Robert Henry Cooke, 51, who died of a heart attack last Saturday in Green County Memorial Hospital. Relatives said Mr. Cook suffered the attack shortly after visiting his wife, Jeannette Linton Cook, who is a patient at the hospital. Mr. Cook is the brother of Clarence Cook, 403 Marion Ave. Other survivors include two sons, Robert Bruce Cook with the Air Force in Thailand, and Richard Charles Cook, at home; also one sister Mrs. Lloyd Schmid of Cuyahoga Falls. Born in Mansfield, Feb. 22, 1914, Mr. Cook graduated from Mansfield Senior High School and was a former resident of Youngstown. Submitted by klynn. [Mansfield News Journal: 02 September 1965, p. 3]

Cook, Sarah -- Lexington.  Mrs. Sarah Cook, who died at Richwood, will be buried here Sept. 27.  She was born in Pennsylvania, in April, 1811, and came here over 40 years ago.  Her husband died here in March, 1882, and their children are W.L. Cook, of Missouri;  Robert Cook, of Richwood, and John Cook, of Lexington.  The venerable lady had lived in Richwood a few years.  She was here recently and intelligence of her death caused shadows of gloom to fall deep on the hearts of her many friends.  [Semi-Weekly News: 29 September 1896, Vol. 12, No. 79]

Cook, Sarah -- Mrs. Sarah Cook, of Lexington, who lately visited a month with friends in Mansfield, died at the residence of her son in Richwood Friday morning.  Funeral from the Presbyterian church, Lexington, Sunday at 2 o'clock.  Funeral conducted by the Rev. George Benaugh.  [Semi-Weekly News:  29 September 1896, Vol. 12, No. 79]

Cook, Thomas -- Lexington.  Death entered our little village again on last Thursday removing an old pioneer, Mr. Thomas Cook, aged 84 years.  The funeral took place Saturday afternoon from his late residence.  A large concourse of old friends were present.  Mr. Cyrus Cook and daughter of Kan., arrived last week and all his children were present.  Mr. Horace Cook and wife returned to their home in Cleveland on Monday afternoon.  --  [Bellville Star:  17 May 1888, Vol. 11, No. 34]

Cook, Thomas McCurdy -- Tuesday -- Dr. Thomas McCurdy Cook died at the home of his son, Dr. Alta Cook, in Sandusky at 11 a.m. Saturday. The deceased was 80 years of age, and leaves a wife and three children: Dr. Alta Cook of Sandusky, Cyrus Cook of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. J.B. Lesson of Albany, N.Y. His brother, J.H. Cook, of West Third Street, was with him when he died. -- [RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER: 21 March 1896, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 45]

Cook, William -- The funeral services of William Cook, who died Saturday, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late home on McPherson Street, conducted by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, of the First Lutheran Church.  He was a soldier and was 55 years of age.  The cause of his death was consumption.  [Mansfield News:  24 July 1899]  *see also:  Henry R. Cook.

Cook, William H. -- Lexington.  William H. Cook, after a painful illness, died at his late home in this town on the 11th. inst.  He was a resident of Lexington for thirty-one years.  He leaves a wife and four sons, all of whom attended the funeral services:  Robert, of Polk, Ohio, Logan and Lowrie, of Wellington, O. and John, of Lexington.  Memorial services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church on the 13th. instant, by Revs. Anderson, of Bellville, and Davis, of Wooster.  --  [Bellville Star:  16 March  1882, Vol. 5, No. 24]

Cooke, Bennett Wellington -- 66Y;  d. 5/4/1956 near Chicago;  b. 10/30/1889 at Mansfield;  h/o Lyda Dalzell;  bur. Rosehill Cem.  [MNJ 5/5/1956]

Cooley, Floyd C. -- Edward H. Miller of Tiffin, has sued the Pennsylvania railroad company for $1999 for alleged negligence, in letting a car stand in the yards at Mansfield a day without being properly heated, thus, it is claimed, causing the death of Floyd C. Cooley, a member of Co. J, 8th. Regiment O.N.G. Cooley had been attending the unveiling of the McKinley monument at Canton and on his return the car was left standing in the yards and the soldier contracted a cold which caused his death. [Mansfield Daily Shield: 17 December 1908, p. 3] 

Coon, Jacob -- DIED. In Jefferson Twp., July 18th., JACOB COON, born in 1801 and came to the farm whereon he died in 1813. [MANSFIELD HERALD: 02 August 1883, Vol. 33, No. 37]

Coon, Jacob -- Bellville.  Jacob Coon died on the 18th. inst., at the home of his son-in-law, Jacob Walters, west of town, in the eighty-third year of his age.  Mr. Coon was born in Pennsylvania in 1801, and came to the farm where he died when a boy twelve years old, in 1813.  He with others took refuge from the Indians in the block-house which stood, near the present site of Alexander & Zent's warehouse.  A life of seventy years on the same farm must have witnessed many changes from log cabins to fine large farm houses;  from Indian trails and corduroy roads to railroads, telegraph and telephone lines;  from miles of heavy timber to open and beautiful farms;  from small hamlets to large cities.  We can hardly realize the progress of our vast country in those three score and ten years.  His wife preceded him to the other world twenty-five years ago.  He leaves five daughters and one son.  Mrs. Walters and another daughter were the only children at his funeral, the others being in the far West.  He was buried at Pleasant Hill church on the 19th. inst., funeral services being conducted by Rev. W.W. Anderson, from Psalms 90:12 -- Wisdom's Leason and its Application.  --  [Bellville Star:  19 July 1883, Vol. 6, No. 42]

Coon, Rozilla (Hissong) -- Mrs. Rozilla Coon, Of whom we made mention of her death in our last issue, was buried in the Butler Cemetery on Sunday afternoon.  The services being held at the M.E. church conducted by Rev. Shumaker of Bellville.  Mrs. Coon was born in Butler May 13^th., 1862, and died March 31^st., 1904, being 41 years, 10 months and 18 days old at her death.  She was the daughter of Mr. Daniel and Lovina Hissong former citizens of Butler and vicinity and is a sister of Mrs. Oscar Wilson who resides south of town.  She was married to A.M. Coon, Sept. 17^th., 1890, to whom she remained a faithful wife to her death.  No children were born to them., leaving now Mr. A.M. Coon, the only surviving member of the family.  Mrs. Coon was a member of the M.E. Church and was highly respected by all who knew her.  She was a good neighbor, always ready to lend a healping hand in time of need, will be greatly missed in and around the home which she was permitted to enjoy some 40 years.  She was stricken down in January of 1903 and everything was done by her husband and friends to affect a recovery, but death had planted its grip on her, and after many months of terrible suffering she passed to the other shore where she will enjoy rest till called higher when the Master comes to gather his followers unto his fold.  [Butler Times:  09 April 1904, Vol. XI, No. 15]

Coons, John -- John Coons, an old resident near Ontario, was buried Tuesday morning.  He died Sunday evening, aged 78 years.  --  [MANSFIELD WEEKLY NEWS:  02 June 1887, Vol. 3, No. 27]

Coons, Ruth Hale -- 46Y;  d. 3/26/1954 at Mansfield Gen. Hosp.;  b. 9/8/1907 at Pittsfield, MA;  Mansfield resident 1951-1954;  w/o Kenneth;  bur. Mansfield Cem.  [MNJ 3/27/1954]

Cooper, Byron T. -- Byron T. Cooper, aged 68 years, died at his rooms at 45 East Fourth Street, Tuesday morning, at 6 o'clock.  Death was caused by a complication of diseases.  He was born in Morrow County.  He is a veteran of the civil war and a <<text missing from my copy>>.  [Mansfield Daily Shield:  11 February 1913]

Cooper, William -- William Cooper, aged 79 years, died at his home __ 511 Spring Mill Street, Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.  Kidney trouble was the cause of his death after an illness of several years.  [Mansfield Daily Shield:  18 December 1912]

Cooper, William Sherman -- d. 8/19/1869 at Jackson Twp.;  4y, 18d;  b. Jackson Twp.;  white;  cause:  inflammation of the brain;  res. Jackson Twp.  [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Cooperrider, Esta M. -  Mansfield -  Esta M. Cooperrider, 84, of 215 College St., Butler, died early Sunday morning in Peoples Hospital following a brief illness.  She was born April 12, 1905, in Rushville, Ohio, and had lived in the Mansfield area since 1924. She was a member of the Perry Church of Christ of Bellville.  Surviving are three daughters, Ellen Gage of Butler and Audrey Atherton and Sharon Smith, both of Bellville; tow sons, Richard of Hayesville and Stanley C. of Lucas; nine grandchildren; tow great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Claire C.  Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, by Brother Leroy Bumpus, pastor of the Perry Church of Christ. Burial will be in Little Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Georgia. [Mansfield News Journal - Monday, January 8, 1990]

Cope, Franklin E. -- A PIONEER GONE.  Death of Franklin E. Cope, One of the Old Settlers of Richland County.  Franklin E. Cope, a well known and respected pioneer of Richland county, died Friday afternoon at his residence, corner West Fourth and Walnut streets, after an illness of several weeks.  The funeral will take place from his late residence Sunday afternoon.  Mr. Cope was born in Winchester, Frederick county, Virginia, April 4, 1807.  He immigrated to Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1810, where he remained until 1832.  Shortly afterwards he came to this city, where he has since resided.  For fifteen years he was engaged in the hatter business.  In November, 1833, he married Jane Sweney, who was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, in July 1808.  Her death occurred several years ago, and at the time of his death, Mr. Cope was living with his second wife.  He leaves to sons, William and Joseph Cope, and a daughter, Mrs. A.C. Patterson, all of whom reside in this city.  Mr. Cope was among the early settlers who bore the severe trials of a pioneer life.  He was of Quaker descent and stuck to his faith throughout life.  One of his ancestors came over to this country with William Penn.  He was ever ready to lend his substantial aid to any enterprise that helped to build up the city, and was upright and honorable in all his dealings.  [Mansfield Daily Herald:  06 March 1886, No. 295]

Cope, Franklin E. -- bur. 3/1886 at Mansfield Cem., diarrhea;  78y, 11m, 1d  [Mansfield Herald:  08 April 1886]

Cope, John -- DIED -- Near Shippensburgh, Cumberland Co., Pa., February 6th., 1870, Mr. JOHN COPE of Shelby, aged about 63 years.  His remains were interred in the new Cemetery on Thursday last.  Mr. COPE was one of the excellent men of the earth.  The Church (Lutheran) has lost one of its most faithful members, the family a kind father and husband;  and the community a worthy citizen.  [Shelby Independent News: 17 February 1870, Vol. 2, No. 16]

Cope, Noble S. -- bur. 8/29/1878 at Mansfield Cem., spasms;  2d   [Ohio Liberal:  04 September 1878]

Cope, William D. -- DIED, At his late residence at No. 50 North Walnut Street, on the morning of Oct. 18, William D. Cope, aged about thirty-five years.  Funeral at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15.  The deceased was formerly a printer employed at the Shield & Banner office, was a faithful workman and a good citizen.  He stopped work about one year ago on account of failing health.  His disease was consumption.  He leaves a wife and two small children.  --  [Mansfield Weekly News:  20 October 1887, Vol. 3, No. 49]

Copeland, Camilee M. Tucker -- Mansfield. Camilee M. Copeland, 67, of 339 Willowdale Drive died Friday afternoon in Peoples Hospital after a brief illness. She was born Aug. 19, 1924, in Hughes Creek, W. Va., the daughter of Robert C. And Millie Redman Tucker, both now deceased. Mrs. Copeland lived in Mansfield since 1955 and was an employee at Peabody Barnes, retiring 10 years ago. A homemaker, she was a member of Mayflower United Church of Christ and TOPS. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Susie. [Mansfield News Journal: 2 August 1992, P. 4-A] **Note: Obituary notice incomplete.

Copeland, Clyda Au -- DIED -- In Mansfield, September 4th., CLYDA AU, son of Mr. & Mrs. D.P. Copeland, aged 6 years, 11 months and 25 days. The funeral took place from the residence of his parents, on West Market Street, on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 5th., at 3 o'clock. [MANSFIELD HERALD: 06 September 1883, Vol. 33, No. 42]

Copeland, Elmira -- DIED, At the residence of her father, 117 North Diamond Street, July 28, at 5 a.m., Elmira Copeland, aged 34 years.  Funeral at 10 a.m., July 29, from the residence.  --  [Mansfield Weekly News:  04 August 1887, Vol. 3, No. 36]

Copeland, Grover D. -- Age fifty-eight years, resident of North Bowman St. Road, died suddenly at the Mansfield General Hospital Thursday afternoon at 2:30 P.M Funeral services will be held from the Finefrock Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 4 00 o'clock in charge of Rev. J.C. Searle. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery.  Finefrock Funeral Directors). Submitted by Gary. [Mansfield News Journal, Saturday, June 6, 1942]

Copeland, Henry

Copeland, Henry -- Henry Copeland, an inmate of the county infirmary, died at the institution Thursday aged about 80 years.  Copeland was a well known figure about town for several years, employing his time selling matches.  The remains were brought to this city for interment.  [Semi-Weekly News:  01 December 1896]

Copeland, John -- d. 12/6/1871 at Franklin Twp.;  79y, 5d;  married;  b. England;  farmer;  white;  cause of death - gravel;  res. Franklin Township [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Copeland, Mary C. -- DIED -- In Mansfield, June 9th., of complication of the brain, MARY C. COPELAND, wife of Alfred Copeland, aged 27 years. [MANSFIELD HERALD: 14 June 1883, Vol. 33, No. 30]

Copeland, Mrs. Andrew -- Thursday.  Mrs. Andrew Copeland died very suddenly at her home on West Johns street at 8 o'clock last night.  The lady had only been sick since Sunday and her disease was pronounced spinal meningitis.  She was aged about 25 years.  Mrs. Copeland leaves a husband and a two-weeks-old child.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  01 June 1889, Vol. LXXII, No. 2]

Copeland, Ruth W.--Services for Ruth W Copeland will be at 2 pm Monday in the Ganges Community Church of Christ, conducted by the Rev. Gary Crites. Burial will be in the Ganges Cemetery. Friends may call at the Barkdull Funeral Home in Shelby from 3-5 and 7-9 pm Sunday where Eastern Star Services will be at 8:30 pm. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Ganges Community United Church of Christ or Angelus Chapter 322, Order of Eastern Star, Shiloh and left at the funeral home. Mrs. Copeland, 69, of Ganges Five Points Road, Ganges, Died Thursday afternoon in University Hospital in Columbus following a brief illness. The daughter of Clyde and Nellie Weaver, she was born Sept. 30, 1915, in Bloominggrove. She had been a resident of Ganges the majority of her life. She was a member of the Ganges Community United Church of Christ, the Ladies Aid Society, Baku Grotto Auxiliary, Angelus Chapter 322, Shiloh of which she was a past matron. She was also a past president of District 10. Surviving are her husband Russell, two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Bonnie) Rain of Mansfield, and Mrs. John (Sharon) Warrick of Ashland.: one son, Carl of Ganges, eight grandchildren, and one great grand child.   Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Brenda. [Ashland Times Gazette, May 4, 1985].

Copeland, William -- Friday.  William Copeland died at his home seven miles north of the city, Wednesday morning.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  09 December 1893, Vol. LXXVI, No. 29]

Coppage, Benjamin Franklin -- 83Y;  d. at Madison Hospital;  b. 12/19/1871 at Pond Creek, OK;  father of Mrs. Charles D. Snyder, Mrs. Stanley Barr, Mrs. Oliver Futch, Paul, Lawrence;  bur. Jefferson City (MO) Cemetery.  [see full obit. - Mansfield News Journal:  14 October 1955]

Corbett, James -- The funeral of James Corbett will take place from his late residence on Vale avenue, on Saturday afternoon at 2:00.  [Mansfield Herald:  09 January 1890, Vol. 49, No. 8]

Corbett, James -- James Corbett, aged about 60 years, died at his home on Vale Avenue this morning of a paralytic stroke.  He has been in poor health for some time and his death was not entirely unexpected.  His daughters, Mrs. William Dale, of Cincinnati, and Mrs. William Gordon, of Chicago, were telegraphed for and arrived this morning.  The funeral will take place from St. Peter's Catholic church, Saturday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m.  --  [Mansfield Evening News:  09 January 1890, Vol. 5, No. 262]

Corbett, James -- James Corbett died this morning at his home in Johns Addition of total paralysis.  The deceased was about 65 years old.  At the age of 30 he came to Mansfield from his birthplace, with his wife, who died about eight years ago.  He leaves his second wife and several step-children.  The funeral will take place Saturday morning from St. Peter's Catholic Church.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  11 January 1890, Vol. LXXII, No. 34]

Corbett, James -- The funeral of James Corbett took place at 2 p.m. to-day from St. Peter's Catholic church.  --  [Mansfield Evening News:  11 January 1890, Vol. 5, No. 264]

Corbett, John -- Sunday.  John Corbett, aged 33 years, died at his home, No. 179 East Third Street, at 12:30 Saturday afternoon.  The deceased was formerly employed by the Aultman-Taylor Co. in the boiler department, but for the past year has been afflicted with lung trouble, which terminated in his death yesterday.  A wife and one child are left to mourn the loss of a husband and father.  The funeral will take place from the family residence Monday morning at 9 o'clock.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  15 July 1893]

Corbett, Margaret -- Friday.  Mrs. Margaret Corbett, aged 55 years, died at her home on East Third Street, about 7 o'clock, this morning.  The deceased was the widow of Timothy Corbett, and the exact cause of death is not known.  The funeral will take place from the St. Peter's Catholic Church some time Saturday.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  28 March 1891, Vol. LXXIII, No. 45]

Corbett, Timothy -- In Mansfield last week, a little boy six years old, named Timothy Corbett, fell into a boiler, and was scalded to death.  Mothers take warning.  [Shelby Chronicle:  26 December 1867, Vol. 1, No. 43]

Corcelins, Wm. -- bur. 3/3/1875 at Mansfield Cem.;  30y  [Richland Shield & Banner:  15 January 1876]

Corcoran, William Dennis - 52Y;  d. 7/21/1954 at doctor's office - heart attack;  b. 11/20/1902 at Mt. Vernon, OH;  h/o Amanda Burlingame;  bur. Moundview Cem.  [MNJ 7/22/1954]

Cordrey, Mary L. -- SHELBY -- Mary L. Cordrey, 77, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mrs. Cordrey was born June 17, 1925 in Mansfield, being a lifelong resident of the area. She was a loving homemaker and had worked at Lazarus. Mrs. Cordrey was a member of First Lutheran Church. Mary enjoyed traveling and playing canasta. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Harry A. and Nancy Bride, William D. and Karren Cordrey and Charles L. and Myra Cordrey; two daughters and one son-in-law, Barbara S. See and her fiance Robert Snyder; and Cynthia L. Cordrey and James Meadows; 14 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; sister, Ann Deming; and brother, John Haldeman. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Kermit Dean Cordrey in January of 1999. Friends may call one hour prior to a 12 p.m. memorial service, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002 at First Lutheran Church of Shelby, 33 Broadway, Shelby, conducted by the Rev. Dr. George Lambert. Burial will be in Mansfield Memorial Park at a later date. The Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors assisted the family in arrangements. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com. Submitted by Margaret. [Mansfield News Journal: date unknown]

Coreman, Mary -- Amoy.  Mrs. Mary Coreman very suddenly passed this life Wednesday morning without a moment's warning.  Mrs. Coreman had been in good health until death came.  She was 72 years, 7 months and 25 days of age.  Four sons and one daughter and one sister are left to mourn their loss.  Interment at the Clay Cemetery, Friday.  --  [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield):  07 January 1898, Vol. 14, No. 2] --- see also:  Mary Corman.

Corey, Violet M. -- Violet M. Corey, 67, of 476 Westview Blvd., wife of Alan T. Corey, died Monday afternoon in Mansfield General Hospital following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 17 1911, in Mansfield and had lived in the area all her life. Mrs. Corey was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving, besides her husband, are one son, William A. Dormaier of Mansfield, one stepson, Douglas Corey of Kissimmee, Fla., one stepdaughter, Jeanette Foncanon of Kissimmee Fla., and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements in charge of Wappner Funeral Directors are incomplete. Submitted by klynn. [Mansfield News Journal: 25 September 1979, p. 13]

Corlies, Catherine J. -- Mrs. Catherine J. Corlies, wife of Jacob Corlies, died Sunday evening at 9:30 o'clock at her home in College Place, West Third street, aged 71 years, after having been ill for several months with a complication of diseases. Mrs. Corlies was born in New York but had been a resident of this city for a number of years. She is survived by her husband and three daughters, Miss Bertha Corlies of New York city, Mrs. H. W. Ditwiler and Miss Carrie Corlies of this city. She was a member of the Episcopal church. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from Grace church, conducted by the Rev. S. E. Thompson, assisted by the Rev. B. G. Mattson. Interment private. Submitted by Jean and Faye. [The Mansfield News, Page 5: Monday, September 19, 1910]

Corliss, Elizabeth A. -- 69Y;  d. 3/1/1955 at Warren E. Clark residence, Mansfield;  b. 3/4/1865 at Vineland, NJ;  former Springfield, MA resident;  Mansfield resident 1951-1955; wid/o Willard H.  [MNJ 3/2/1955]

Corliss, Jennie (Richey) -- Mrs. Jennie Corliss, wife of George F. Corliss, died at 12:30 this afternoon at her home, 99 Church Court.  The cause of her death was lung trouble, with which she has been a sufferer for some time.  Mrs. Corliss' maiden name was Jennie Richey and she was born at Ganges June 23, 1843.  She leaves a husband.  She has been a resident of Mansfield for about 38 years.  Funeral services Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 conducted by the Rev. Dr. D.J. Meese of the First Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a member.  [Mansfield News:  16 November 1901, Vol. 17, No. 220]

Corliss, John Richie -- Friday.  John Richie Corliss passed away at the home of his father, G.F. Corliss, of 277 North Main Street, this morning at 1:30.  The deceased was 25 years of age, and had a large circle of friends here.  He was a fine musician and was a member of the Opera House Orchestra for a number of years.  He became ill with la grippe at the Huron Hospital in Cleveland, where he was being treated for his injured limb, and was brought to this city two weeks ago.  The funeral will be Feb. 10, at 2 p.m., from the residence.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  16 February 1895, Vol. LXXVII, No. 40]

Corman, Mary -- Mrs. Mary Corman, a widow residing with her son a half mile north of Amoy, was found dead in bed Wednesday morning.  She was apparently as well as usual Tuesday evening when she went to bed, having done her evening work as usual.  She was 72 years of age.  Funeral at 9:20 o'clock a.m. Friday, Jan. 7.  --  [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio):  07 January 1898, Vol. 14, No. 2] --- see also:  Mary Coreman.

Cornell, Albert Bishop -- DIED, At Cleveland, Ohio, February 18th., 1872, Albert Bishop, son of T.H. & M.J. Cornell, aged 1 year, 2 months and 27 days.  [Shelby Independent News:  22 February 1872, Vol. 4, No. 17]

Cornell, Anne -- Mrs. Anne Cornell died at the residence of her son, M.D. Ward, 117 North Mulberry street, at 8:30 Friday morning from the infirmities of old age, being in her 85th. year.  Burial Sunday at 2:00.  Funeral private.   [Mansfield News:  22 November 1901, Vol. 17, No. 225]

Cornell, Banett -- DIED -- At his residence on Broadway, Shelby, Ohio, on the afternoon of the 18th. inst., Mr. BANETT CORNELL, in the 57th. year of his age.  He professed religion in the Congregational Church of Plymouth, O., but was for some years a resident of Shelby.  He died with his faith fixed on Christ as the only Savior.  Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church at 10 o'clock A.M., on the 20th., inst.  [Shelby Independent News:  27 October 1870, Vol. 2, No. 52]

Cornell, Cora Carlotta -- Cora Carlotta Cornell, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. T. Cornell, died at their home in Bloomville, O., the 24th. inst., aged 18 months.  The angel reaper gathered the tender bud, but the fragrance lingers around the bereaved parents' hearts.  [Shelby Independent News: 30 July 1874, Vol. 6, No. 40]

Cornell, Frank Dallas -- DIED -- On Thursday evening, the 5th. inst., FRANK DALLAS, infant son of James A. and Hellen M. CORNELL, aged four months and fifteen days. – [SHELBY INDEPENDENT NEWS:  07 November 1871, Vol. 4, No. 6]

Cornell, Huldah Lovenia -- DIED, In Shelby, Richland County, Ohio, of Congestion, October 30th., 1867, Mrs. Huldah Lovenia, wife of Tunis H. Cornell, aged 27 years, 3 months and 20 days.  The deceased bore her sufferings with patience and resignation.  She maintained from her youth a Christian character, she professed her faith in Christ and united with the Baptist Church at New Haven, Huron County, Ohio.  After her marriage, she removed with her husband to Shelby, Ohio, and by her many virtues gained many warm friends who deeply sympathize with those who are called upon to mourn her loss.  She leaves a husband and three children, the youngest of which is two months old.  [Shelby Chronicle;  07 November 1867, Vol. 1, No. 36]

Cornwall, Martha -- d. 3/18/1872 at Madison Twp.;  77y;  widowed;  b. Pennsylvania;  keeping house;  white;  cause - lung pneumonia;  res. Madison Township [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Cornwall, Mrs. James -- Bellville.  Mrs. James Cornwall died suddenly at Mansfield Thursday, and was buried here Friday.  Her age was 43 years, 1 month and 11 days.  --  [Bellville Star:  03 April 1884, Vol. 7, No. 27]

Cornwell, ---- -- Friday.  The 2-years-old child of James Cornwell and wife, died of lung fever at the family residence, No. 84 North Sugar Street, yesterday afternoon.  The remains will be taken to Bellville at 4 o'clock this afternoon for interment.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  29 October 1892]

Cornwell, Isaac -- Isaac Cornwell, of near Palmyra, was born in Richland County, Ohio, in the year 1833, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F.M. Frederick, at Caledonia, O., Dec. 31, 1901, aged 68 years.  Deceased went to Caledonia about two weeks ago to spend a few days with his daughter, and brother, and was taken sick, dying in a few days.  He was married in the year 1855, and was the father of six children, two of whom died years ago.  Mr. Cornwell is survived by a wife, one daughter, Mrs. F.M. Frederick of Caledonia, three sons -- Homer, who lived with his father, and two other sons in the west.  He leaves one brother, James Cornwell, who resided for years in Bellville, but who now lives at Caledonia.  --  [Bellville Messenger:  10 January 1902, Vol. X, No. 2]

Cornwell, William -- William, the 5-months-old son of Mr. & Mrs. William P. Cornwell, of Newville road, died at 6:00, Tuesday evening at the home of his parents.  The cause of death was cholera infantum.  Funeral services at 2:00 Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Dr. F.A. Gould of the M.E. Church.  [Mansfield News:  02 October 1901, Vol. 17, No. 181]

Cortright, Clara (Morehead)  -- Mrs. Clara M. Cortright, widow of the late A.C. Cortright, aged 84 years, died at his home at 233 South Main Street, Thursday night, at 7:20 o'clock, after an illness of several months.  She was born in Richland County and has resided here, all her life.  She is survived by one brother, Allan Morehead, of Crestline.  Funeral from the home, Monday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E.D. Paull.  Friends are invited to the home.  [Mansfield Daily Shield:  14 February 1913]

Corwin, Jacob -- 69Y;  d. 4/9/1955 at Gen. Hosp., Mansfield;  b. 3/4/1886 at Morrow Co., OH;  bur. Bryn Zion Cem.  [MNJ 4/10/1955]

Corwin, Mrs. James

Cosner, ---- -- Mr. Cosner, the father of Mrs. Chas. Copeland, was buried Monday.  The funeral took place from Boyce's Church.  [Mansfield Herald:  18 March 1886]

Costello, Anna -- 52Y;  d:  6/27/1956 at Mansfield Gen. Hosp.;  Born 2/3/1904 at Clairton, Pa.;  Member of St. Peter's Catholic Church;  w/o George  [MNJ  6/27/1956]

Costick, Kathryn B. -- Kathryn B. Costick, 84, of 390 Hammond Ave. was found dead at her home Saturday.  Born in Austria-Hungary on Nov. 25, 1894, Mrs. Costick came to this country in 1910 and to Mansfield in 1918. She was a retired employee of the Evergreen Cafeteria and a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.  Her husband, John, preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Jeanette) Matthes of Mansfield; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Amelia Leja of Pittsburgh, Pa.  Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Peter's Catholic Church at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Mansfield Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Geiger-Herlihy Funeral Home where a vigil service will be held at 7 p.m.  Submitted by Linda and Shirley [14 January 1979 p.B4 Mansfield News Journal]

Costilla, John

Costin, Helen M.

Costin, John -- d. 11/23/1872 at Mansfield;  4y, 10m;  b. Mansfield;  white;  cause - diphtheria;  res. Mansfield - 3rd. Ward  [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Costin, Timothy €

Cote, Cora E. Gilkison -- A Los Angeles paper speaking of the death of Mrs. Cora E. Cote, daughter of Mrs. Mary E. Stout and sister of Mrs. L.A. Mitchell and H.N. Gilkison, of this place, says:  -- Mrs. Cora E. Cote, wife of E.J. Cote, a prominent manufacturer of St. Louis died suddenly Thursday morning, Feb. 4, at the Palmer Sanitarium.  Mrs. Cote came here from St. Louis, where she is well known, nearly two years ago, for the benefit of her health.  She was a bright and charming woman, and made many friends during her sojourn here and at Santa Monica, and her death is generally deplored.  Mrs. Cote has two daughters, 10 and 7 years of age.  [(Vinton, Ia.) Eagle]  The deceased was formerly Miss Cora Gilkison, of this city.  [Semi-Weekly News:  23 February 1897, Vol. 13, No. 16]

Cotner, Cordelia -- Died, of Diptheria, on the 17th. instant, Cordelia, daughter of Jacob and Catherine Cotner, aged 6 years, 4 months and 7 days.  [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News:  22 February 1862]

Cotner, Hannah L. -- Hannah L. Cotner was born June 27, 1848, was married to John Cotner, Sept. 19, 1865, and died Jan. 21, 1898.  Her husband and seven children survive.  The latter are H.E. Cotner and Mrs. L.D. Burcaw, of Crestline;  W.L. Cotner of North Lindale;  J.C. Cotner, of Fort Riley, Kan.;  and J.L. Cotner and Miss Grace E. and Susie F. Cotner, of Mansfield.  Funeral services at Judge Geddes' late residence on Spring Mill Street, at 2 p.m. Sunday.  Interment in the Mansfield Cemetery.  --  [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield):  25 January 1898, Vol. 14, No. 7]

Cotner, Hannah L. -- Hannah L. Cotner died Jan. 21, aged 49 years, 6 months and 5 days.  Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m., W.A. Richardson officiating.  --  [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield):  25 January 1898, Vol. 14, No. 7]

Cotner, Jacob -- Jacob Cotner, 83 years of age, a resident of Mansfield for many years, died at his home on West Fourth Street this afternoon at 1:30.  Mr. Cotner has been confined to his bed for several months.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later.  [Mansfield News:  12 July 1899]

Cotner, John H. -- d. 6/1885, enlargement of liver;  70y, 4m, 13d;  bur. Mansfield Cemetery  [Mansfield Herald:  07 January 1886]

Cotner, John H. -- The funeral of John H. Cotner, a veteran of the Mexican War, took place with military honors from the residence of Mr. Thos. W. Ford, on Wood Street, Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.  A volunteer squad of the McLaughlin Post, G.A.R., under the command of A.H. Condict, attended the hearse to the cemetery, headed by the Opera House Band rendering a dirge.  Mr. Cotner was a brother of Jacob Cotner, of this city, and the father of Mrs. Thomas Ford.  He was seventy years of age, and at the time of his death was home on a furlough from the Soldier's Home at Dayton, where he has lived for many years.  The militia were in excellent drill at the funeral, and were specially requested to attend.  The music was fine, and Mr. Condict, who commanded in place of Post Commander W.W. Smith, made a good officer.  [Mansfield Herald:  02 July 1885, Vol. 35, No. 33]

Cotner, Mrs. Jacob -- Mrs. Jacob Cotner, of 183 West Fourth Street, died at her home at 9 o'clock last evening.  Although Mrs. Cotner was quite old her many friends and acquaintances will be very much surprised to learn of her death.  Until last Saturday morning she was in her usual health, but she suddenly collapsed and a physician who was called announced that she had sustained a stroke of paralysis.  She rapidly grew worse and expired at the hour stated above.  Mrs. Cotner was born on Sept. 27th., 1815, in Kaiserlautern, Rhenish, Bavaria, and with her parents came to America in 1832 and settled in Lancaster County, Pa.  In 1835 the family removed to Ashland County, where, in 1845, the deceased was married to Jacob Cotner, who still survives her.  In 1860 Mr. & Mrs. Cotner removed to a farm three miles north of Mansfield, where they remained until 1869, when they removed to this city, where they have since lived.  Mrs. Cotner leaves two children, Mrs. A. Nusbaum, of Ashland, and Jacob Cotner, Jr. of Detroit, both of whom were at her bedside when her spirit took its flight.  The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday.  Rev. Duston Kemble, the deceased's pastor, will officiate.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  01 December 1894, Vol. LXXVII, No. 29]

Cotsemoyer, Mary (Freehafer) -- Butler.  Mrs. Mary (Freehafer) Cotsemonyer [sic.] died Thursday morning after a long illness with consumption, aged 35 years, 1 month and 26 days.  The funeral took place on Friday at 2 o'clock at Bunker Hill, according to the rites of the Menice church, of which denomination the deceased was a member.  The Rev. Miller, of Chicago Junction, delivered the funeral sermon from the text found in the 15th. Chapter of Paul's Epistles, 22d. verse.  Deceased leaves a husband and three small children.  --  [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield):  28 January 1898, Vol. 14, No. 8]

Cotsenmoyer, Albertus Llewellyn -- Albert L. Cotsenmoyer, 82, of Zephyrhills, Fla., a Mansfield resident until 1960, died at Lakeland Memorial hospital Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness. Born at Butler, April 11, 1889, he was a retired stationary steam engineer of the Empire Reeves Corporation (now Empire-Detroit). He held a first class engineer's license for 50 years and was a past president of the National Association of Power Engineers. Surviving are his wife, Florence; a daughter Mrs. Bruce Dolby of Los Angeles, five sons, Richard L. of Jacksonville, Fla., Roger of Clairmont, Fla., George of Lompoc, Calif., Lloyd, of Laurel, Md. And Harry E. of 1677 Wooster Rd., Mansfield; a sister, Mrs. Howard (Connie) Myers and a brother John C., both of Zephyrhills, Fla. His first wife Ida Cooper Cotsenmoyer died Sept. 26, 1964. Mr. Cotsenmoyer's body will be brought to the Jones Memorial Funeral Home where services are incomplete. Burial will be made in the Pavonia Cemetery.  Submitted by Nancy.  [Source: Mansfield (OH) News Journal, 11 November 1971.]

Cotsenmoyer, Albertus Llewellyn -- Cotsenmoyer Rites -- Funeral services for Albertus L. Cotsenmoyer who died at Lakeland Memorial Hospital in Zephyrhills, Fla., Wednesday will be held at the Jones Memorial Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Leland F. Wiley, pastor of the Main Street United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be made in the Pavonia Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. tomorrow. Submitted by Nancy.  [Source: Mansfield (OH) News Journal, 12 November 1971]

Cotsenmoyer, Catherine -- d. 3/20/1872 at Jefferson Twp.;  74y;  widowed;  b. Germany;  parents not listed;  white;  cause of death = consumption;  res. Jefferson Twp. [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Cotsenmoyer, Ida (Cooper) -- Rites Saturday -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Cooper Cotsenmoyer, 69, who died at her home in Zephyrhills, Fla., Monday will be held at the Trinity Christian Assembly, Amoy Pavonia Rd., Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in charge of her pastor, the Rev. Floyd E. Myer. Burial will be made in the Pavonia Cemetery. The body will arrive in Mansfield Friday morning and will be taken to the Jones Memorial where friends will be received beginning after 1 o'clock Friday afternoon and again on Friday evening. The body will be taken from the funeral home to the church Saturday noon. Mrs. Cotsenmoyer was born at Conn, Ontario, Canada Oct. 22, 1894. The family resided on Robinson Rd., Pavonia, until moving to Florida four years ago. In addition to her husband, Albert L. Cotsenmoyer, she is survived by five sons, Richard L. Cotsenmoyer of Amoy Pavonia Rd., Roger Cotsenmoyer of Robinson Rd., Harry Cotsenmoyer of Shelby, George Cotsenmoyer of Lompoc, Calif., and Lloyd Cotsenmoyer of El Paso, Texas, and one daughter, Mrs. Bruce Dolby of Euless, Texas. There are 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Submitted by Nancy.  [Source: Mansfield (OH) News Journal, 23 September 1964.]

Cotsenmoyer, Ida (Cooper) -- Rites Tomorrow -- Due to transportation difficulties, the body of Mrs. Ida Cooper Cotsenmoyer will not arrive in Mansfield until 7 o'clock this evening. Mrs. Cotsmoyer [sic] died Monday at her home in Zephyrhills, Fla. Friends will be received at the Jones Memorial after 7:30 o'clock this evening and again on Saturday until noon when the body will be taken to the Trinity Christian Assembly on Amoy Pavonia Rd., where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday with her pastor, the Rev. Floyd E. Myer in charge. Burial will be in the Pavonia Cemetery. Submitted by Nancy.  [Source: Mansfield (OH) News Journal, 25 September 1964.]

Cotsie, Mrs. -- White Hall.  James Cotsie's mother died Saturday at Mansfield.  --  [Bellville Messenger:  05 March 1903, Vol. 11, No. 9]

Cotsie, Mrs. George -- BUTLER -- Mrs. George Cotsie, who took the second stroke of apoplexy last week, died at her home southeast of Butler, Monday.  Her remains were taken to Smithville Tuesday, where funeral services were held Wednesday and burial at the same place.  [Richland County Leader:  20 January 1922, Vol. 3, No. 6]

Cotter, C.D. -- C.D. Cotter, of the Cotter Transfer Co. of Mansfield, and a man well known throughout Richland County, was almost instantly killed about 10:25 o'clock Monday morning, by being struck by a Green Line limited car at Simpson's crossing near Windsor.  He had taken his daughter over to Ashland in an automobile and was on his way home when the accident occurred.  The crossing is at a considerable elevation from the roadway, and the approach, especially from the north, is steep.  Whether his engine died as he reached the track or he failed to notice the approach of the interurban car is not known.  He was thrown a distance of thirty feet and his neck and back were broken and he survived only about six minutes.  Mr. Cotter was the gentleman who erected the fire escapes to our public school building.  --  [Plymouth Advertiser:  26 September 1914, Vol. 61, No. 45]

Cotter, Charles Mortimer -- d. 2/24/1871 at Mifflin, Ohio, typhoid pneumonia;  17y, 11m, 11d;  farmer;  single;  b. Pennsylvania;  res. Mifflin Twp.  [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Cotter, Mary -- Saturday.  Mary, the 17-year-old daughter of Henry Cotter, who resides near Windsor, died at her home early this morning.  The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.  Interment at the Windsor Cemetery.  [Richland Shield & Banner: 28 February 1891, Vol. LXXIII, No. 41]

Cotzenmoyer, John -- John  Cotzenmoyer died Monday morning about 4 o’clock, of gravel, aged 68 years, 3 months and 11 days.  He was buried at the Shauck Cemetery, Tuesday afternoon.  He was sick about three weeks.  [Bellville Independent:  04 June 1896]

Couley, Rachel -- Bellville.  Rachel Couley, daughter of Lee Couley and wife, died early Thursday morning, aged 16 years, six months and four days.  She was a student of the B Grammar room and an active member of the Methodist Sunday School.  Funeral was held Friday afternoon from the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. J.P. Mills.  The scholars of the B Grammar and some from the A Grammar rooms attended in a body.  Interment in Bellville Cemetery.  [Semi-Weekly News:  18 May 1897, Vol. 13, No. 40]

Coulter, Harry E. -- Monday.  Harry E. Coulter died Sunday, Feb. 3, at the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. R.M. Coulter, who reside three miles west of Mansfield, on the Crestline road.  He was 23 years old and his death resulted from heart disease after an illness of about four weeks.  He was a member of the Y.M.C.A.  Funeral from the residence, Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 12:30 p.m., standard time, the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles officiating.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  09 February 1895, Vol. LXXVII, No. 39]

Coulter, S.L. -- "Maj. S.L. Coulter, after a long and suffering illness;  died at his home on East Forest Avenue at 3 o'clock last Friday afternoon, from a complication of diseases, aged 57 years.  Maj. Coulter's decline in health dates back several years ago, when his wife, a most worthy woman, sickened and died.  He seemed to grieve over her death almost up to the very hour of his own demise.  Few persons were more attached and their devotion to each other was often the subject of conversation among friends and acquaintances.  The deceased was one of the early settlers of this section of the state, locating in Neosho County some twenty years ago, but shortly afterward took up his home in this county and was one of the first residents of this city.  Major Coulter was an exemplary citizen and scholarly gentleman and during his life held several places and honor and trust, having for eight years filled the office of Probate Judge of the county with signal ability.  During the war for the preservation of the union, the deceased served his country well and faithfully throughout the struggle, and, for meritorious services on the battlefield, justly won the title of major.  The death of Major Coulter has been looked for some time, yet the announcement of his death will be read with deep regret by friends and acquaintances all over Labette County.  He leaves one son about 14 years of age.  The funeral services took place from the family residence, corner Forest Avenue and 16th. Street, at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon."  Major Coulter was well known in this county.  He was a brother of James Coulter, who lives south of the city, and a cousin of R.M. Coulter, who resides west of the city.  He studied law with M.E. Douglas under L.B. Matson, and during the war he enlisted in Co. E of the 64th. regiment and was noted for his bravery, which promoted him to the rank of Major.  After the close of the war he moved to Kansas, where he has since resided.  --  [Richland Shield & Banner:  02 June 1894, Vol. LXXVII, No. 3 a portion having been reprinted from the Parsons (Kas.) Weekly Sun of May 10th.]

Coulthard, Mrs. David (nee McMullen) -- In the midst of life we are in death -- During the past few days death has visited several households in our midst, and happy homes have been transformed into scenes of mourning.  To the bereaved survivors of the dead we can offer but the poor ___ of sympathy and condolence.  A few says ago our fellow citizens consigned all that was of earth of that estimable lady, the wife of our esteemed fellow citizens Hon. N.M.D. McMullen to the tomb;  and while those last sad rites were being performance, that inexorable messenger claimed for his next victim, the daughter of the deceased.  -- Mrs. David Coulthard -- who departed this life on Saturday last.  Tho death of the last named lady, carries with it a forcible and suggestive lesson -- reminding us of the slender thread by which we are bound to this world.  First, we have the aged mother taken from her family in the hour when she was most needed;  then within a few short days her daughter, who but a few months ago, was led to the altar a blooming bride, enjoying all the pleasures of the  bright anticipations of a happy future, is called away;  leaving husband and family and friends to mourn her loss.  But mother and daughter leave an unusually large circle of friends, to mourn their death and Messrs. McMullen and Coulthard have the heartfelt sympathy of their fellow citizen in their sorrow and affliction.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  25 December 1867, Vol. XXVII, No. 31 as reprinted from the Shakopee (MN) paper]

Countryman, Willis -- d. 5/28/1954;  bur. Riverview Cem.  [Mansfield News Journal:  30 May 1954]

Coursen, William -- Bellville.  William Coursen, an aged and highly respected citizen, was found dead in his easy chair at an early hour Tuesday morning, heart failure having been the cause.  Although Mr. Coursen was nearly 80 years of age, he was a robust man and his death was unexpected by his friends.  He was the father of four children, three of whom survive him.  W.B. and Frank Coursen, west of town, and Mrs. Mary E. Cover, of Waterford (OH).  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late residence of the deceased on Church Street, conducted by the Rev. J.N. Barnett.  Interment in Bellville Cemetery.  [Semi-Weekly News:  28 December 1897, Vol. 13, No. 104]

Courtney, ---- -- Woodville.  Grandmother Courtney, mother of Mrs. Henry Newlon, died at Crestline last Tuesday.  The remains were taken to Lexington for interment.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  22 April 1893]

Courtney, Harry Elmore

Courtney, James M. -- d. 8/30/1872 at Madison Twp.;  married;  57y, 8m, 20d;  b. Fayette Co., Ohio;  farmer;  white;  cause = consumption;  res. Madison Township [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Courtney, Jno. -- d. 1/26/1871 at Springfield Twp., congestion of the bowels;  39y, 11m, 25d;  b. Penn.;  farmer;  res. Springfield Twp. [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Coutts, Loretta Esbenshade

Cover, Mary E. -- Bellville.  Mrs. Mary E. Cover, wife of William Cover, died at her home on Church Street, Monday morning, aged 59 years and 8 months.  She leaves a husband and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Stillwell.  Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. A.A. Hundley.  Interment at Bellville Cemetery.  [Mansfield News:  02 May 1901, Vol. 17, No. 49]

Cover, William H.

Covert, Dr. S.J. -- Dr. S. J. Covert, aged 68 years, died at 9 o'clock last night at his home on East Third street in Perrysville, following a second stroke of paralysis which he sustained last week. Dr. Covert had been a resident of Perrysville for the past 35 years. He was a member of the Masons and Maccabees. He is survived by his wife and one son, A. Q. Covert of Loudonville. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock by the Rev. Clarence Stewart, pastor of the Presbyterian church, and will be under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. Burial will be at Loudonville. Submitted by Jean and Faye. [Mansfield News: 09 November 1916]

Covik, Isabella -- d. 6/13/1868 at Washington Twp.;  40y, 5m, 5d;  b. Maryland;  white;  res. consumption;  res.  Washington Twp.  [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Covill, Mary F. -- Saturday.  Mrs. Mary F. Covill, widow of James M. Covill, aged 62 years, died at her home, No. 108 Marion Avenue, at 8 o'clock last night.  The deceased was afflicted with a tumor and although she had been sick for some time her demise was unexpected.  The remains will be taken to Painesville, Ohio in the morning for interment.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  19 September 1891, Vol. LXXIV, No. 17]

Cowan, ---- -- Thursday.  The child of Sanford Cowan, of No. 125 East Third Street, died this forenoon.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  10 October 1891, Vol. LXXIV, No. 20]

Cowan, Colbert W. -- Friday.  Colbert W. Cowan, Esq., of Cincinnati, at one time a resident of this city and well known to many of our readers, died of apoplexy yesterday at his home.  His father was once pastor of the First Presbyterian church here.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  18 June 1892]

Cowan, Drusilla (Huston) -- DIED -- In Bellville, Ohio, February 11th., 1873, Mrs. DRUSILLA COWAN, aged 66 years, 4 months and 5 days.  -- [BELLVILLE DOLLAR WEEKLY: 14 February 1873, Vol. 1, No. 51]  In a subsequent issue of the same paper, dated 21 February 1873 (Vol. 1, No. 52), a more thorough obituary was published ...  In the southern part of the State of Pennsylvania on a picturesque and fertile farm DRUSILLA HUSTON was born on the 3rd. day of October, 1836. She was the youngest of seven children who made glad the hearts and home of her parents -- Andrew and Ellenor Huston. Was married to Hugh Cowan on the 14th. of May, 1829, and in 1834 they came to Bellville, Ohio, where by patient and self-sacrificing industry they bought a home, where she has since lived through the many changes of life till her earthly course was ended.   Mrs. Cowan was a wonder to my childhood, and is not less a wonder to me as I recall her now. How she did so much work, and yet did it well; how she reared carefully and governed wisely so large a family of children, and yet found time to develop by thought and reading her mind is a mystery to me. She was fond of reading, but discarded fictitious literature.  About twenty years ago she determined to live a Christian life, and since that time has sustained a Christian character, which was truly an honor to the cause of Christ. The highest eulogy that can be pronounced upon mortals can we think with strict propriety be pronounced upon her "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life". Life was to her no holiday; and though her skies had gracious hours of sunshine, they had also many dark and heavy clouds, but behind the clouds there was ever a silver lining. Her last brief sickness was such that she could talk but little, but she told her daughter at her side, "she was not afraid to die". Again she said "be a good girl and meet me in heaven". "I want you all to meet me in Heaven".   The Father has lost an affectionate companion, and the children their best earthly friend. The charm of her Christian life, her kind and considerate care, her noble and generous qualities can avail no more; but they have the bright example she left behind for them to follow; and the hope that by patient continuance in well doing, they wish her may walk the golden streets of the New Jerusalem. She did her duty with modest stillness and humility; therefore we need not say that she was truly loved, nor that her absence is deeply mourned. -- L.

Cowan, Laura Ann -- d. 7/7/1954 at Mansfield;  wid/o Duncan A.;  b. 3/13/1869 at Zanesville, OH;  bur. Mansfield Cem.  [Mansfield News Journal:  08 July 1954]

Cowan, Martha -- d. 2/11/1873 at Bellville;  66y, 3m;  married;  b. Pennsylvania;  white;  cause of death = heart palpitations;  res. Bellville  [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Cowan, Milo -- The Misses Bina and Cettie Cowan received the sad news of the death of their only brother, Milo Cowan, who died suddenly at his home in Memphis, Mo., June 5, 1906.  Mr. Cowan was born in Bellville and for a number of years was a teacher in the Bellville public schools.  After going west he practiced law and at the time of his death was president of the Citizens' National Bank at Memphis.  After the death of his first wife he returned to Bellville where he married Miss Hettie Wilcox in 1891.  He is survived by his widow, two sons and six daughters.  --  [Bellville Messenger:  15 June 1906, Vol. 14, No. 20]

Cowan, Milo -- Milo Cowan, cashier of the Citizens' National Bank of this city, died suddenly at his home about midnight Monday, June 5, 1906, aged 65 years.  The primary cause of Mr. Cowan's death was probably Bright's disease.  This effected the stomach and later on, the heart became involved and the immediate cause of his death was probably due to heart failure.  His health failed nearly a year ago, but he continued at his post at the bank until this spring when he went to Hot Springs, Ark., remaining there about a month.  When he returned there was no sign of substantial improvement in his condition, yet he took up the work in the bank again and remained at his post until last Friday.  He went home that day a very sick man and this was the last time he was downtown.  Deceased entered the employment of the bank in 1874, and except five years he was out west, he had had been a trusted clerk and officer of that institution ever since.  He was a careful, prudent business man, a good accountant and a safe counselor.  His advice was sought by many of our citizens on important matters, and no harm ever came to anyone who followed his advice.  He was honest and faithful to every duty imposed, and fitted by education and training for positions of great honor and trust.  Knowing this the people had the utmost confidence in him and trusted him as they would a brother.  During the Civil War he served in the Union army and at its close he came from Ohio west locating first in Clark County, this state.  A year or two later and still in the "sixties" as we now remember, he came to Memphis, where except the five years above referred to, he resided until the close of life.  During all these years he held positions of trust and honor in the community and serves his employers with fidelity and credit.  He will be missed in the bank and in the town and county by many true and steadfast friends, because he was true as steel -- every inch a man.  He leaves as members of his immediate family, a wife, daughter, Louise, and two sons, Horace, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, and Hugh, of Arizona.  Both of the sons have been reached by wire and will arrive later in the week.  As soon as they arrive arrangements for the funeral will be made and the time announced.  --  [Bellville Messenger:  22 June 1906, Vol. 14, No. 21 reprinted from the Memphis (Mo.) Reveille, June 7]

Cowan, Mrs. Milo -- Bellville.  The wife of Milo Cowan, a former resident of this place, died at her home in Memphis, Mo., last week.  --  [Bellville Star:  26 February 1885, Vol. 8, No. 22]

Cowan, Sidney Merl -- Sidney Merl Cowan, the three-weeks-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cowan, of Mansfield, died Wednesday night of last week at 8:30, after an illness of three days with spinal meningitis.  Everything was done, with the assistance of kind neighbors, that could be done, but to now avail.  Short services were held at the home of the parents Friday morning and the remains were brought to Bellville for interment.  Among those who attended the burial of the infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cowan Friday, were the parents, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cowan, Mrs. Tom Ridenour, and Miss Inez Will, of Mansfield, and James Will and family of Widowsville.  --  [Butler Enterprise:  11 August 1905, Vol. 17, No. 27]

Cowden, Andrew F. -- bur. 7/4/1877 at Mansfield Cem., dropsy;  58y  [Ohio Liberal:  08 August 1877]

Cowden, Barbara -- bur. 4/5/1874 at Mansfield Cem.;  53y, 2m;  res. Mansfield  [Richland Shield & Banner:  09 January 1875]

Cowden, Bert -- **see obituary for Bert Ohl

Cowen, Catharine -- DIED -- In Bellville, on Sabbath evening, June the 15th., 1873, Mrs. CATHARINE COWEN, wife of John Q. Cowen, in the 38th. year of her age. She has left three little children and husband, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her early departure; but they mourn not as those who have no hope. Nearly ten years ago, she professed her faith in Christ and united with the Presbyterian Church in Bellville; since which time, she has led a Christian life, and adorned the doctrines of God her Savior. [BELLVILLE DOLLAR WEEKLY: 20 June 1873, Vol. 2, No. 16]

Cowen, David

Cowen, Harry Lee -- DIED -- On Saturday, July 26th., 1873, HARRY LEE, son of J.Q. Cowen, aged 6 weeks. [BELLVILLE DOLLAR WEEKLY: 08 August 1873, Vol. 2, No. 23]

Cowen, Washington -- Washington Cowen died at 10:20 this forenoon at his residence, 109 West Third Street.  Mr. Cowen was born in Caester [sic.] County, Pa., Oct. 15th., 1812.  At the age of 15 years he went to Rising Sun, Md., where he learned the trade of blacksmithing.  He then worked for a while at Chambersburg, Pa., and came to Ohio in 1836.  He settled near Millersburg, Holmes County, where he purchased a tract of 160 acres which he cleared.  While living in Holmes County he was appointed railway mail agent and as such was the first agent on the C.A. & O. railroad.  In 1875 he moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he resided four years, removing to this city (Mansfield) in 1879, since which time he has been a resident of this city, deeply interested in its welfare and prosperity.  At the time of his death he was a director of the B. & O., and N.M. & S. railroads.  Mr. Cowen was twice married, his first wife being Miss Elizabeth Lemon, whom he married in Holmes County, in 1841.  She died in 1874 and in 1877 while he was living in Columbus, he married Mrs. Louisa Blecker, of this city, who survives him.  He leaves five children, four daughters and one son, as follows:  Mrs. Irene C. Ames, Mrs. Franklin Ames, and Mrs. A.H. Seeley, all of Chicago, Miss Elnora Cowen, of this city, and J.K. Cowen, general counsel of the B. & O. railroad, with headquarters at Baltimore, Md.  Mr. Cowen was well and favorably known to all the residents of the city.  All the acquaintances of the family extend to them their sympathy in their bereavement.  The remains of the deceased will be embalmed and the funeral services will be held at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening at which time, Rev. D.J. Meese will officiate.  On Thursday forenoon the remains will be taken to Millersburg via the Pan Handle, where they will be interred beside the remains of his first wife and son, who died a number of years ago.  The deceased still held membership with the Presbyterian church at Millersburg, although a regular attendant at the First Presbyterian church of this city.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  26 September 1891, Vol. LXXIV, No. 18]

Cowlick, James -- John Cowlick, the mail wagon driver whose father died suddenly of heart disease yesterday morning, left for his home at Clinton, Mo., with the remains last night.  Yesterday afternoon Cowlick telegraphed J.P. Stewart, the mail contractor, asking him for a sufficient amount of money to bear the expenses of taking his father home, but received no answer.  The young man, being without money, was in a serious predicament when Postmaster Ozier and Assistant Postmaster Martin came to his relief and purchased the two tickets for Clinton, Mo., at a cost of $40, and gave the young man $4 for expenses.  Young Cowlick highly appreciated the substantial manner in which Messrs. Ozier and Martin showed their sympathy and promised to return the money as soon as possible.  As he does not intend to return here, the young man gave Undertaker Niman a horse as payment for the coffin and other undertaking expenses.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  06 August 1892] *An article about Mr. Cowlick's death can be found elsewhere in the same paper.

Cowling, ---- -- Friday.  The child of Sanford Cowling, which died yesterday, was buried from the family residence, No. 125 East Third Street, at 10 o'clock this morning.  [Richland Shield & Banner:  17 October 1891]

Cowmeadow, Mary Catherine—91, a former resident of Mansfield, died this morning in Canton at St. Luke’s Home for the Aged. She was born in Wales. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. W. J. Hazeltine of Mansfield; two brothers, Samuel Davey of Mansfield and Austin Davey of Clearwater, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. A. F. Paule of Minneapolis; and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but are in charge of the Arnold Funeral Home in Canton. Burial will be in Mansfield Cemetery. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Gay Hoffman. [Mansfield News Journal, Thurs., 1/25/1968]

Cox, ---- -- A seven-year old daughter of O. Cox, who resides in Johns' Addition, died Monday night.  Diphtheria was the cause of death.  [Ohio Liberal:  10 December 1879]

Cox, ---- -- Died, in Sharon township on the 29th. ult., Mrs. _____ Cox.  [Mansfield Gazette & Richland Farmer:  02 June 1830]

Cox, Ari Edgar ____ -- d. 6/22/1868 at Mansfield;  1y, 7m;  b. England;  white;  cause:  fits;  res. Mansfield  [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Cox, Catharine -- Died, in this town, on the 16th. inst., Mrs. Catharine Cox, aged 49 years.  [Western Sentinel & Richland Co. Weekly Advertiser:  23 November 1831]

Cox, Charles -- Charles Cox, aged 50 years, formerly of this city, is reported to have been found Friday hanging from a tree in a woods near Sullivan (OH) where he resided.  He had been missing for several weeks.  The cause of the suicide is supposed to have been despondency.  [Semi-Weekly News:  22 June 1897, Vol. 13, No. 50]

Cox, Charles -- Shelby.  Charles Cox, the man found hanging at Sullivan last week, was formerly a citizen of Shelby, and was well known here.  [Semi-Weekly News:  25 June 1897, Vol. 13, No. 51]

Cox, Cora Hunt -- 69Y;  d. 3/23/1955 at Tiffin Hosp., Tiffin, OH;  b. 3/8/1886 at Loudonville, OH;  bur. Mansfield Cem.  [MNJ 3/24/1955]

Cox, E.T. -- Hon. E.T. Cox, father of Hon. S.S. Cox, died recently at Zanesville, Ohio.  [Shelby Independent News:  29 May 1873, Vol. 5, No. 31]

Cox, Elizabeth -- bur. 4/1888 at Mansfield Cem., consumption;  67y, 10m, 13d  [Mansfield Herald:  31 January 1889]

Cox, Ernest Hubbert -- d. 1/26/1872 from fits, at Mansfield;  8y, 2m;  born at England;  res. 2nd. Ward Mansfield  [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Cox, James E. -- d. 8/1885, debility;  61y, 6m;  bur. Mansfield Cemetery  [Mansfield Herald:  07 January 1886]

Cox, James Estep -- At sixteen minutes past eight o'clock Monday morning, James Estep Cox passed quietly into eternal sleep.  He had been sick for some time, caused by the injuries he received several years ago, when he fell on a neglected sidewalk in this city.  He was aged 61 years, 6 months and twenty days.  He came to this country when very young, and was at one time a prominent member of the Richland bar.  In 1847 he was elected County Recorder, and served four terms.  He was several times appointed Register of Virginia Military Lands, in which capacity he served.  He has been a justice of the peace of Madison Township since 1878.  He was married to Maria Newman, and two sons and three daughters were the result of the union.  He was well and favorably known, and at one time had the reputation of being the finest penman in the county.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and his funeral will be conducted by them.  He will be buried Wednesday afternoon, at four o'clock.  The funeral will take place from his late residence, at No. 11 East Market Street.  --  [Mansfield Herald:  20 August 1885, Vol. 35, No. 40]

Cox, John -- John Cox died Monday morning at 7:00 o'clock at his home on North Diamond Street, aged about 65 years.  [Semi-Weekly News:  11 June 1897, Vol. 13, No. 47]

Cox, Joseph -- d. 4/27/1869 at Sharon Twp.;  86y, 8m, 28d;  b. Buck Co., Va. [sic];  farmer;  white;  cause:  paralysis;  res. Richland Co.  [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Cox, Mamie €

Cox, Maria -- Mrs. Maria Cox, widow of the late James E. Cox, Esq., died Saturday morning at a quarter past six o'clock, at the advanced age of 67 years and three months.  The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, from her late residence, No. 11 E. Market Street, Rev. Albert D. Knapp, pastor of the M.E. Church officiating.  [Mansfield Herald:  04 February 1886]

Cox, Maria -- bur. 1/1886 at Mansfield Cem., debility;  67y  [Mansfield Herald:  08 April 1886]

Cox, Nellie -- bur. 12/9/1879 at Mansfield Cem., 11y, 9m;  diphtheria   [Richland Shield & Banner: 10 January 1880]

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