Joseph Merrill Houser

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• Reference Number: 38749
• Residence: 1860, Spring Creek, Miami, Ohio, USA
• Residence: 1880, Spring Creek, Miami, Ohio, USA
• Residence: 1900, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA
• Residence: 1910, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA
• Residence: 1910, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA
• Residence: 1920, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA

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Piqua Daily Call
18 July 1928

Joseph M. Houser
Dies On Wednesday

Joseph Merril Houser passed away at six thirty o'clock this morning at his home, 308 Fourth Street, after being in failing health for the past three years, his condition becoming critical six weeks ago.

Mr. Houser was born on December 11, 1858, being sixty-nine years of age at the time of his death. He was born in Springcreek Township and has been a resident of Piqua for the past thirty-five years. He was a member of the Red Men and of the Bethel M. E. chruch.

Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Lenta Houser; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Rickman of Detroit, Mrs. Warren Cooper of Piqua; two brothers, William, of Piqua, and James of near Piqua; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Scudder of Piqua and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the late residence on Fourth street at two 9'clock on Friday afternoon, the Rev. Gowdy officiating. Interment at Forest Hill cemetery.

Buried:
Forest Hill Union Cemetery

Joseph — Lenta Cyphers. Lenta (daughter of George William Cyphers and Mary Maria Dunn) was born 1872, Ohio, USA; died 26 Sep 1943, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA; was buried , Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. Mildred I Houser was born Abt 1907, Ohio, USA.
2. Myrtle M Houser was born Abt 1893, Ohio, USA.

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• Find-A-Grave: 14346011
• Reference Number: 7404

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Miami Helmet
Feb. 2, 1899

Aaron N. Houser
A Tribute To Aaron N. Houser Who Was Called to His Reward
After a Well Spent Life

Aaron N. Houser was born on the old homestead in Miami Co., Ohio, January 27, 1826, and passed peacefully away at the home of his son Franklin Houser, January 26, 1899, aged 72 years 11 months and 29 days.

When in youth he gave his heart to God and was one of the charter members of the Bethel Methodist Church, and ever since that time has lived a true christian life.

In the year 1852 he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza A. Inskeep, with whom he shared the joys and sorrows of life for nearly a half century. To this union was born six sons and one daughter, all of whom are left to morn the loss of a loving father.

In the year 1866 he organized the first Sabbath School held in Bethel church and was elected Superintendent, and, with the exception of a few years has since held that office, and discharged his duty faithfully. For over thirty years he went in and out before us as leader of our Class, and also very faithfully held the different offices of the Church.

For the last three years disease had disabled him to such an extent, that he was not permitted to regularly meet with us in public worship.

At times he was a great sufferer but bore it all patiently and never was heard to murmur or complain. He was often heard to say "Only waiting until the Master calls." On Thursday morn at early dawn, the summons came, and his spirit took its flight to that "sun bright clime," of which he so often sang, there to dwell with his loved companion who preceded him a few short months ago.

Those weary limbs are now at rest, those lips which spoke words of comfort are silent, yet although he be asleep his works will follow him, and ever dwell in the hearts of those who have been associated with him in the work for the Master.

Servant of God well done
Thy glorious warfare past,
The battle fought, the race is won,
And thou art crowned at last.

Buried:
Forest Hill Union Cemetery (No Stone)

Aaron married Eliza Ann Inskeep 1852. Eliza (daughter of Samuel M Inskeep and Anna Spencer) was born 1830, Springcreek, Miami, Ohio, USA; died 20 Sep 1898, Springcreek, Miami, Ohio, USA; was buried 22 Sep 1898, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eliza Ann Inskip
• Reference Number: 38743

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Miami Helmet
22 Sept 1898

At the home on the Loy pike, six miles east of the city, early yesterday occurred the death of Mrs. Eliza A. Houser, wife of Aaron Houser. The deceased was sixty-eight years old and had been a resident of Springcreek Township all her life.

The funeral services were held at the Bethel Church in Springcreek Township this afternoon at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. O. M. Sellers. The interment took place at Forest Hill cemetery.

Buried:
Forest Hill Union Cemetery

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• Find-A-Grave: 11718269
• Reference Number: 7432

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Dayton Daily Journal Tuesday February 4, 1868 page 3 Colonel 3

Another Pioneer Fallen

The venerable Henry Houser died at the residence of his son-in-law, Daniel Kneisly, in Wayne township, in this county on Sunday morning, Mr. Houser was born July 18th 1788, in Shenandoah County, Virginia. He was married at an early age to Miss Magdalena Neff, and he soon afterwards- accompanied by his father, who made his home with him- emigrated to this county and settled upon the banks of the Great Miami River, about three miles north of Dayton about the year 1806. He was one of the first settlers in the county. In the vicinity of this city. Five brothers and two sisters also emigrated here from the Shenandoah Valley, and settled in the Miami Valley. After living about twelve years on the farm he opened on the banks of the Miami. Henry Houser removed to Miami county and permanently settled down on a farm in the vicinity of Piqua, where he lived forty-nine years. During his residence in Miami county, his wife died, and was buried in the Piqua Cemetery. About four years ago Mr. Houser returned to this county and made his home with his son-in-law. Mr. Daniel Kneisly, and he resided there until his death. The father and grandfather of the subject of this brief sketch also died on the 2nd day of February- a rather singular coincidence. His father was aged eighty years and a few days over a month, when he died and only about a week older than his son Henry, when he died. The wife of the deceased was nearly sixty-six years old when she died and she had been married about forty-six years they had seven children-six daughters and one son. The father survived two of his daughters. Those living are Mrs. Catharine Kneisly, Mrs. Rebecca Hathaway, Mrs. Czarina Reed, Miss Elizabeth Houser, and Aaron Houser.

Mr. Houser was always greatly esteemed by his acquaintances, and although, he was ever a prominent man in his neighborhood, he never aspired to public position and refused to hold office. His remains will be interred in the Piqua Cemetery today. Being widely known and greatly respected, doubtless a large concourse of citizen will attend his funeral both from Wayne township, and from the vicinity of his old home near Piqua; but of all the number, there will be few who came to this Valley at as early a day as the deceased.


Buried:
Forest Hill Union Cemetery

Henry married Magdalena Neff 13 Jun 1813, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob Neff and Mary Strickler) was born 9 Nov 1794, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; died 10 Jul 1860, Spring Creek, Miami, Ohio, USA; was buried , Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 15353

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Buried:
Forest Hill Union Cemetery

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• Reference Number: 38885

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Buried:
Forest Hill Union Cemetery

Samuel — Anna Spencer. Anna was born 16 Jan 1802, Maryland, USA; died 23 Oct 1875, Miami, Ohio, USA; was buried , Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 38886

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Forest Hill Union Cemetery

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• Find-A-Grave: 82126232
• Reference Number: 7453
• Death: 23 Feb 1842, Montgomery, Ohio, USA

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1789 tax list Shenandoah co VA, Martin had 1 tithable, 3 horses
Martin's will was written Oct 27 1841, proved Mar 1842, dates of death & burial of Martin and Barbara from History of Montgomery co Ohio, Beers pub. co, 1882
They sold thier land in Shenandoah co Virginia 10 Apr 1801 to Jacob Stiegle. (deed book M pg 390)
Land in Montgomery co Ohio included 57 acres in Sec 28 T 2 R 8 between the Miami rivers, 52 acres on the east side of the Miami River, 77 acres next to other lands, 80 acres bought from Daniel Neff on west side of Miami River.
In Montgomery co OH by 1805 (Beers History) Land was in NE area of Dayton, part may be a golf course now, some of the land on the east side of the river not developed?
Reinterred in Woodland cem in 1865, age at death given as 80 y 1 m; section 36 lot 1115. stone not found in 2003, there were other Houser burials in that area of the cemetery. Beardshear cem is now called Union, and the old section is on east side of road, with a river at its back.

Martin Houser and wife. Barbara Neff, came from Shenandoah County, Va., in the year 1805. They were married in the " Old Dominion." and upon coming to this county settled in Section 25. also owning land across the Miami, in what is now Harrison Township. Their children were Henry, John, Martin, Daniel, Jacob, Isaac, Polly and Katie. Father Houser died February 23. 1842. and his wife January 8, 1844, both being buried in the Beardshear graveyard. Prior to 1805.

Martin Houser and wife, Barbara Neff, came from Shenandoah County, Va., in the year 1805. They were married in the "Old Dominion," and upon coming to this county settled in Section 25, also owning land across the Miami, in what is now Harrison Township. Their children were Henry, John, Martin, Daniel, Jacob, Isaac, Polly and Katie. Father Houser died February 23, 1842, and his wife January 8, 1844, both being buried in the Beardshear

Buried:
Beardshire Cemetery

Martin married Barbara Neff 30 Mar 1783, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. Barbara (daughter of John Neff and Mary Stickley) was born 1765, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; died 8 Jan 1844, Mad River, Montgomery, Ohio, USA; was buried , Mad River, Montgomery, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Find-A-Grave: 82126265
• Reference Number: 10271
• Death: 8 Jan 1844

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Beardshire Cemetery

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• Reference Number: 39875

Jacob married Mary Strickler 24 Aug 1793. Mary (daughter of Jacob Strickler and Magdalena Moomaw) was born 1777, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; died Abt 1809. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 39876