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Emily Cherrington

F, #162661, b. 1840, d. 17 January 1927

Parents

FatherWilliam Cherrington, Jr. (b. 10 December 1814, d. 10 April 1887)
MotherMary Patton (b. 31 August 1814, d. 2 July 1871)
Pedigree Link

Family: Silas McKenzie Arthur (b. 4 November 1839, d. 28 October 1924)

DaughterMary L. Arthur+ (b. 18 November 1868, d. 19 July 1944)
SonOrlando C. Arthur (b. 3 December 1870, d. 2 July 1918)

Biography

Emily Cherrington was born in 1840 in Jackson Co. (probably), OH.1 She married Silas McKenzie Arthur on 28 November 1867 in Jackson Co., OH. She died on 17 January 1927.

She was buried in January 1927 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH, Findagrave #93805031.
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Citations

  1. [S2902] Franklin Twp., pp. 302B-303A, Dwelling 1016, Family 1018, 1850 Federal Census, Jackson County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 698.

Silas McKenzie Arthur

M, #162662, b. 4 November 1839, d. 28 October 1924
Pedigree Link

Family: Emily Cherrington (b. 1840, d. 17 January 1927)

DaughterMary L. Arthur+ (b. 18 November 1868, d. 19 July 1944)
SonOrlando C. Arthur (b. 3 December 1870, d. 2 July 1918)

Biography

Silas McKenzie Arthur was born on 4 November 1839 in Jackson Co., OH; son of Benjamin Franklin and Catherine (Radabaugh) Arthur. He married Emily Cherrington daughter of William Cherrington, Jr., and Mary Patton, on 28 November 1867 in Jackson Co., OH. Silas McKenzie Arthur died on 28 October 1924 in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH.

He was buried in 1924 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH, Findagrave #93804168.
Silas McKenzie Arthur began military service Civil War service, U.S. Army, Co., D, 36 Regt. Ohio Infantry.
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Mary L. Arthur

F, #162663, b. 18 November 1868, d. 19 July 1944

Parents

FatherSilas McKenzie Arthur (b. 4 November 1839, d. 28 October 1924)
MotherEmily Cherrington (b. 1840, d. 17 January 1927)
Pedigree Link

Family: Eugene C. Marsh (b. October 1869, d. after 12 April 1940)

DaughterAlta Louise Marsh+ (b. 3 July 1897, d. 2 June 1971)
SonClaude L. Marsh+ (b. 14 July 1899, d. 17 July 1979)
SonMarrill Glenn Marsh+ (b. 8 March 1903, d. 21 April 1974)

Biography

Mary L. Arthur was born on 18 November 1868 in Franklin Twp., Jackson Co., OH. She died on 19 July 1944 in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH.

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Eugene C. Marsh

M, #162664, b. October 1869, d. after 12 April 1940
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary L. Arthur (b. 18 November 1868, d. 19 July 1944)

DaughterAlta Louise Marsh+ (b. 3 July 1897, d. 2 June 1971)
SonClaude L. Marsh+ (b. 14 July 1899, d. 17 July 1979)
SonMarrill Glenn Marsh+ (b. 8 March 1903, d. 21 April 1974)

Biography

Eugene C. Marsh was born in October 1869 in Jackson Co. (probably), OH; son of James and Mary Elizabeth (Snedegar) Marsh. He died after 12 April 1940 in Scioto Co. (probably), OH.

Occupation: Railroad foreman (1940.)
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Marrill Glenn Marsh

M, #162665, b. 8 March 1903, d. 21 April 1974

Parents

FatherEugene C. Marsh (b. October 1869, d. after 12 April 1940)
MotherMary L. Arthur (b. 18 November 1868, d. 19 July 1944)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mildred Katherine Hasting (b. 19 January 1901, d. 14 June 1991)

SonEugene Franklin Marsh (b. 15 May 1928, d. November 2021)

Biography

Marrill Glenn Marsh was born on 8 March 1903 in Kenova, Wayne Co., WV. He married Mildred Katherine Hasting on 4 October 1924 in Lawrence Co., OH. He died on 21 April 1974 in Port Charlotte, Charlotte Co., FL.

He was buried in April 1974 in Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., OH, Findagrave #234254693.
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Mildred Katherine Hasting

F, #162666, b. 19 January 1901, d. 14 June 1991
Pedigree Link

Family: Marrill Glenn Marsh (b. 8 March 1903, d. 21 April 1974)

SonEugene Franklin Marsh (b. 15 May 1928, d. November 2021)

Biography

Mildred Katherine Hasting was born on 19 January 1901 in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH; daughter of John and Mary (Kaylor) Hasting. She married Marrill Glenn Marsh son of Eugene C. Marsh and Mary L. Arthur, on 4 October 1924 in Lawrence Co., OH. Mildred Katherine Hasting died on 14 June 1991 in Scioto Co., OH.

She was buried in June 1991 in Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., OH, Findagrave #234254802.
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Eugene Franklin Marsh

M, #162667, b. 15 May 1928, d. November 2021

Parents

FatherMarrill Glenn Marsh (b. 8 March 1903, d. 21 April 1974)
MotherMildred Katherine Hasting (b. 19 January 1901, d. 14 June 1991)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Eugene Franklin Marsh was born on 15 May 1928 in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH. He died in November 2021 in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Eugene Franklin Marsh was born on May 15, 1928, in Portsmouth, OH, the son of the late Merrill G. Marsh and Mildred K. Hastings Marsh.

He was a 1946 graduate of Portsmouth High School. He served in the US Navy from 1946-1948, during World War II. He then attended Centre College from 1948-1951, at which time he was called back to active duty in the U.S. Navy Reserves from 1951-1952, during the Korean War. He is a retired employee of Martin Marietta in Piketon, OH, for whom he was employed from 1953-1992 with over 39 years of service and after retirement, he later worked as a consultant from 1994-1997 for contractors for the upgrade of OP Procedures at the Martin Marietta Plant.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 23, the Aurora Masonic Lodge #48 of Portsmouth, and El Hasa Shriners International. He was also a member of the Goodyear Atomic Retirees Club, of which her served as coordinator of the retiree meetings for over 10 years. He was an avid antique car enthusiast and loved to drive his 1968 Buick Skylark convertible. He also enjoyed researching his family genealogy, coin collecting, was a model train buff, and enjoyed attending model train and railroad exhibits.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Cox Marsh, September 13, 2016, whom he married September 22, 1962; and by his son, Michael (Pamela) M. Marsh.

Eugene is survived by a son, Robert (Deanie) Merrifield of Portsmouth; his daughter Tammy Netzer of Columbus; a son Terry (Medina) Marsh of Columbus, OH; seven grandchildren, Tracie Marsh Burleigh, Matthew Marsh, Stephanie (Brent) Miller, Matthew (Rachel) Merrifield, Samuel Netzer, Sydney Marsh, and Calvin Marsh; and his great grandson, Alexander Marsh.

Funeral services will be conducted at noon Friday, November 19, 2021, at the McKinley Funeral Home in Lucasville with Bob Davis officiating. Entombment will follow in Memorial Burial Park where military rites will be performed by the William Baker and James F. Irwin Posts of the American Legion. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and an hour prior to the funeral Friday at the funeral home.

He was buried in 2021 in Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., OH, Findagrave #234094561.
Eugene Franklin Marsh lived in 1974 in Lucasville, Scioto Co., OH.
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Alta Louise Marsh

F, #162668, b. 3 July 1897, d. 2 June 1971

Parents

FatherEugene C. Marsh (b. October 1869, d. after 12 April 1940)
MotherMary L. Arthur (b. 18 November 1868, d. 19 July 1944)
Pedigree Link

Family: John William Blum (b. 23 March 1897, d. 7 April 1961)

DaughterBetty Ann Blum (b. 13 May 1922, d. 19 May 1929)
DaughterJanet Louise Blum (b. 26 February 1925, d. 11 December 1976)

Biography

Alta Louise Marsh was born on 3 July 1897 in Wayne Co., WV. She died on 2 June 1971 in Selma, Dallas Co., AL.

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Claude L. Marsh

M, #162669, b. 14 July 1899, d. 17 July 1979

Parents

FatherEugene C. Marsh (b. October 1869, d. after 12 April 1940)
MotherMary L. Arthur (b. 18 November 1868, d. 19 July 1944)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Elizabeth Mullen (b. 12 July 1900, d. 6 July 1976)

SonClaude Dale Marsh
DaughterMarilyn D. Marsh
DaughterValaski C. Marsh
DaughterJoan F. Marsh
DaughterWanda C. Marsh
DaughterMary E. Marsh

Biography

Claude L. Marsh was born on 14 July 1899 in Kenova, Wayne Co., WV. He died on 17 July 1979 in Greenup Co., KY.

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John William Blum

M, #162670, b. 23 March 1897, d. 7 April 1961
Pedigree Link

Family: Alta Louise Marsh (b. 3 July 1897, d. 2 June 1971)

DaughterBetty Ann Blum (b. 13 May 1922, d. 19 May 1929)
DaughterJanet Louise Blum (b. 26 February 1925, d. 11 December 1976)

Biography

John William Blum was born on 23 March 1897; son of Robert John and Bertha Christina (Spitzer) Blum. He died on 7 April 1961.

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Betty Ann Blum

F, #162671, b. 13 May 1922, d. 19 May 1929

Parents

FatherJohn William Blum (b. 23 March 1897, d. 7 April 1961)
MotherAlta Louise Marsh (b. 3 July 1897, d. 2 June 1971)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Betty Ann Blum was born on 13 May 1922 in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH. She died on 19 May 1929 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

She was buried in May 1929 in New Straitsville Joint Cemetery, New Straitsville, Perry Co., OH, Findagrave #37038529.
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Janet Louise Blum

F, #162672, b. 26 February 1925, d. 11 December 1976

Parents

FatherJohn William Blum (b. 23 March 1897, d. 7 April 1961)
MotherAlta Louise Marsh (b. 3 July 1897, d. 2 June 1971)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Janet Louise Blum was born on 26 February 1925. She died on 11 December 1976.

She was buried in December 1976 in New Live Oak Cemetery, Selma, Dallas Co., AL.
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Mary Elizabeth Mullen

F, #162673, b. 12 July 1900, d. 6 July 1976
Pedigree Link

Family: Claude L. Marsh (b. 14 July 1899, d. 17 July 1979)

SonClaude Dale Marsh
DaughterMarilyn D. Marsh
DaughterValaski C. Marsh
DaughterJoan F. Marsh
DaughterWanda C. Marsh
DaughterMary E. Marsh

Biography

Mary Elizabeth Mullen was born on 12 July 1900 in Washington, Lawrence Co., OH; daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Cook) Mullen. She died on 6 July 1976 in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH.

She was buried in July 1976 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH, Findagrave #181201281.
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Orlando C. Arthur

M, #162680, b. 3 December 1870, d. 2 July 1918

Parents

FatherSilas McKenzie Arthur (b. 4 November 1839, d. 28 October 1924)
MotherEmily Cherrington (b. 1840, d. 17 January 1927)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Orlando C. Arthur was born on 3 December 1870 in Franklin Twp., Jackson Co., OH. He died on 2 July 1918 in Scioto Co., OH; did not marry.

He was buried in July 1918 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH, Findagrave #93803082.
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Charles F. Johnson

M, #162681, b. October 1824, d. 1913
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Cherrington (b. about 1835, d. before March 1863)

DaughterMary A. Johnson+ (b. 24 January 1854, d. 19 August 1940)
SonSamuel H. Johnson (b. about 1855, d. before 14 June 1870)
SonWilliam Oscar Johnson+ (b. October 1858, d. after April 1910)

Biography

Charles F. Johnson was born in October 1824 in Ohio. He married Elizabeth Cherrington daughter of William Cherrington, Jr., and Mary Patton, on 3 November 1852 in Jackson Co., OH; Charles remarried to Nancy Ann Stephenson (1832-1920) on 6 MAR 1863 at Jackson County, Ohio. Nancy was the daughter of Joshua Ewing and Millie (Nally) Stephenson. Charles F. Johnson died in 1913 in Jackson Co., OH.

He was buried in 1913 in Fairmount Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson Co., OH, Findagrave #150805600.
Occupation: Farmer (1860-1900.) Charles F. Johnson lived in July 1860 in Franklin Twp., Jackson Co., OH. He lived in 1900 in Franklin Twp., Jackson Co., OH.
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Mary A. Johnson

F, #162682, b. 24 January 1854, d. 19 August 1940

Parents

FatherCharles F. Johnson (b. October 1824, d. 1913)
MotherElizabeth Cherrington (b. about 1835, d. before March 1863)
Pedigree Link

Family: William B. Smith (b. 20 May 1838, d. 8 May 1917)

DaughterFlossie Jane "Jennie" Smith+ (b. 6 August 1876, d. 30 August 1964)

Biography

Mary A. Johnson was born on 24 January 1854 in Jackson Co., OH. She married William B. Smith on 22 April 1875 in Jackson Co., OH. She died on 19 August 1940 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com)

Globe Gazette

Mason City, Iowa

Tuesday, 20 August 1940

MARY A. SMITH DIES SUDDENLY

86 year old woman succumbs at home of her daughter

Mrs. Mary A. Smith, 86, a resident of Mason City for the last 30 years, died suddenly about midnight Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.R. Patterson, 1530 North Federal Avenue.

Mrs. Smith was born Jan. 24 1854, in Jackson County, Ohio. She had made her home with her daughter since coming to Mason City.

Survivors include Mrs. Patterson; a grandson, Hobart Patterson, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue Northeast; and a great-granddaughter, Mary Ellen Patterson. Also surviving are two brothers, Charles Johnson, Cleveland, Ohio, and Edward Johnson, Jackson County, Ohio; and two sisters, Miss Hester Johnson, Youngstown, Ohio, and Mrs. Belle White, Jackson, Ohio.

Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Smith, who died May 5, 1917. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Jackson, Ohio.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body will be in state at the Patterson Funeral Home.

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Globe Gazette

Mason City, Iowa

Wednesday, 21 August 1940

MRS. MARY A. SMITH RITES TO BE HELD AT 2 O'CLOCK ON FRIDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Smith, 86, who died suddnenly about midnight Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.R. Patterson, 1530 North Federal Avenue, will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Patterson Funeral Home.

The Rev. William Galbreth, associate pastor of the First Methodist Church, will be in charge of the services. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Patterson Funeral Home until the time of services.



She was buried in August 1940 in Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, Findagrave #7509032.
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Samuel H. Johnson

M, #162683, b. about 1855, d. before 14 June 1870

Parents

FatherCharles F. Johnson (b. October 1824, d. 1913)
MotherElizabeth Cherrington (b. about 1835, d. before March 1863)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Samuel H. Johnson was born about 1855 in Jackson Co. (probably), OH. He died before 14 June 1870 in Jackson Co., OH; not in the family as of the 1870 census.

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William Oscar Johnson

M, #162684, b. October 1858, d. after April 1910

Parents

FatherCharles F. Johnson (b. October 1824, d. 1913)
MotherElizabeth Cherrington (b. about 1835, d. before March 1863)
Pedigree Link

Family: Lillie Etta Guckert (b. March 1862, d. 20 January 1920)

DaughterEtta Louise Johnson+ (b. July 1883)
DaughterGenevieve "Gene" Johnson (b. 16 July 1884, d. 10 July 1946)

Biography

William Oscar Johnson was born in October 1858 in Jackson Co. (probably), OH. He married Lillie Etta Guckert on 5 March 1884 in Jackson Co., OH. He died after April 1910 in California (probably.)

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William B. Smith

M, #162685, b. 20 May 1838, d. 8 May 1917
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary A. Johnson (b. 24 January 1854, d. 19 August 1940)

DaughterFlossie Jane "Jennie" Smith+ (b. 6 August 1876, d. 30 August 1964)

Biography

William B. Smith was born on 20 May 1838 in Jackson Co., OH; son of Robert and Jane (Buckley) Smith. He married Mary A. Johnson daughter of Charles F. Johnson and Elizabeth Cherrington, on 22 April 1875 in Jackson Co., OH. William B. Smith died on 8 May 1917 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA.

He was buried in May 1917 in Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, Findagrave #7509029.
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Lillie Etta Guckert

F, #162686, b. March 1862, d. 20 January 1920
Pedigree Link

Family: William Oscar Johnson (b. October 1858, d. after April 1910)

DaughterEtta Louise Johnson+ (b. July 1883)
DaughterGenevieve "Gene" Johnson (b. 16 July 1884, d. 10 July 1946)

Biography

Lillie Etta Guckert was born in March 1862 in Ohio; daughter of Phllip and Sarah (Detty) Guckert aka "Cooker". She married William Oscar Johnson son of Charles F. Johnson and Elizabeth Cherrington, on 5 March 1884 in Jackson Co., OH. Lillie Etta Guckert died on 20 January 1920 in Los Angeles Co., CA.

Lillie Etta Guckert was also known as Lillie E. Cooker.
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Genevieve "Gene" Johnson

F, #162687, b. 16 July 1884, d. 10 July 1946

Parents

FatherWilliam Oscar Johnson (b. October 1858, d. after April 1910)
MotherLillie Etta Guckert (b. March 1862, d. 20 January 1920)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Genevieve "Gene" Johnson was born on 16 July 1884 in Coalton, Jackson Co., OH. She married Charles Chester Heinrich Friedrich Ernst Georg Gronski on 20 September 1908 in Marion Co., IN,

The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana; Sunday, 27 SEP 1908, page 31 (Newspapers.com):

Weddings:Engagements

Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Johnson announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Gene Johnson, to Mr. Charles C. Growski (sic) of Bloomington, Ill. The wedding was quietly solemnized on Sunday, Sept. 20, at the home of the bride on West Washington street. The Rev. Kirkpatrick, pastor of the West Washington Presbyterian Church officiating.

The bride is a talented musician and is a member of the Navassar Band of New York.

Mr. and Mrs. Growski (sic) will leave shortly for Los Angeles, Cal., where they will visit the bride's sister, Mrs. D. W. Nicols, and will also spend some time at the Catalina Islands.

NOTE: This marriage was over before January, 1920, when Charles was remarried to Martha Hudson (1887-1969), and living at Danville, Illinois. Martha was first married to Walter F. Wyatt (1886-1909) and had two children with him. Charles had no children from either marriage, although he appears to have raised Martha's son Hubert Walter Wyatt (1908-1991).

She died on 10 July 1946 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

Occupation: Musician (1908.)
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Elmer J. Greene

M, #162688, b. about 1890
Pedigree Link

Biography

Elmer J. Greene was born about 1890.
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Etta Louise Johnson

F, #162689, b. July 1883

Parents

FatherWilliam Oscar Johnson (b. October 1858, d. after April 1910)
MotherLillie Etta Guckert (b. March 1862, d. 20 January 1920)
Pedigree Link

Family: Dru Worth Nicoles (b. 24 December 1881, d. 29 November 1964)

DaughterVirginia Jane "Jane" Nicoles (b. 10 April 1909, d. 11 December 1992)

Biography

Etta Louise Johnson was born in July 1883 in Jackson Co., OH. She married Dru Worth Nicoles in November 1907 in Los Angeles Co., CA,

; license reported in the 19 NOV 1907 issue of the Los Angeles Record, page 7 (Newspapers.com).

Etta Louise Johnson lived in April 1910 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
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Charles Chester Heinrich Friedrich Ernst Georg Gronski

M, #162690, b. 17 January 1884, d. 24 February 1950
Pedigree Link

Biography

Charles Chester Heinrich Friedrich Ernst Georg Gronski was born on 17 January 1884 in Landkreis Rostock, Mecklenburg, Germany, per Social Security application, son of Frank and Friedrika Johanna Sophia (Graupmann) Gronski. He married Genevieve "Gene" Johnson daughter of William Oscar Johnson and Lillie Etta Guckert, on 20 September 1908 in Marion Co., IN,

The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana; Sunday, 27 SEP 1908, page 31 (Newspapers.com):

Weddings:Engagements

Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Johnson announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Gene Johnson, to Mr. Charles C. Growski (sic) of Bloomington, Ill. The wedding was quietly solemnized on Sunday, Sept. 20, at the home of the bride on West Washington street. The Rev. Kirkpatrick, pastor of the West Washington Presbyterian Church officiating.

The bride is a talented musician and is a member of the Navassar Band of New York.

Mr. and Mrs. Growski (sic) will leave shortly for Los Angeles, Cal., where they will visit the bride's sister, Mrs. D. W. Nicols, and will also spend some time at the Catalina Islands.

NOTE: This marriage was over before January, 1920, when Charles was remarried to Martha Hudson (1887-1969), and living at Danville, Illinois. Martha was first married to Walter F. Wyatt (1886-1909) and had two children with him. Charles had no children from either marriage, although he appears to have raised Martha's son Hubert Walter Wyatt (1908-1991).

Charles Chester Heinrich Friedrich Ernst Georg Gronski died on 24 February 1950 in Champaign Co., IL.

He was buried in February 1950 in East Lawn Cemetery, Urbana, Champaign Co., IL, Findagrave #.
Occupation: Railroad fireman (1910.) Charles Chester Heinrich Friedrich Ernst Georg Gronski lived in April 1910 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. He lived in 1942 in Urbana, Champaign Co., IL.
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