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     Mary Mildred Gutknecht was born on 10 March 1912. She was the daughter of William Otto Gutknecht and Lizzie Ella Wolfe.

     Myrtle Ruth Gutknecht was born on 18 April 1921. She was the daughter of William Otto Gutknecht and Lizzie Ella Wolfe.

     William Edward Gutknecht was born on 24 September 1919. He was the son of William Otto Gutknecht and Lizzie Ella Wolfe.

     William Otto Gutknecht was buried at Oak Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Corydon, Harrison Co., IN. He was born on 6 September 1883. He married Lizzie Ella Wolfe, daughter of Levi Perry Wolfe and Anne Marie Davis, on 24 February 1910 at Floyd Co., IN. William Otto Gutknecht died in 1950 at Harrison Co., IN.

     Manuela Guttierez was born on 10 December 1884 at Texas.¹ She married Louis Misquez.¹ Manuela Guttierez died on 25 January 1971 at age 86. She was buried in January 1971 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #85916945.

     Richard Elmer Gutting was born on 4 October 1915 at Brookfield, Linn Co., MO; son of Elmer E. and Letitia (Caldwell) Gutting. He married Margaret Anne Clippinger, daughter of Henry Foster Clippinger and Charlotte Tribolet, on 9 October 1942 at Dade Co., FL; license issue reported in the 11 OCT 1942 edition of The Miami News, Miami, Florida; page 37 (Newspapers.com). Richard Elmer Gutting died in 1992. He was buried in 1992 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Findagrave #104536548.

     Richard Elmer Gutting Jr. was born on 25 October 1943 at Florida. He was the son of Richard Elmer Gutting and Margaret Anne Clippinger. Richard Elmer Gutting Jr. lived between 1978 and 2020 at Alexandria, VA. He died on 24 December 2013 at Alexandria, VA, at age 70.

     Johanna Caroline Gutz was born on 25 December 1859 at Ontario, Canada. She married John Frederick Ries. Johanna Caroline Gutz died on 28 April 1952 at Pomeroy, Calhoun Co., IA, at age 92. She was buried in May 1952 at Union Cemetery, Pomeroy, Calhoun Co., IA, Findagrave #157180514.

     Chester Gutzman was born on 6 December 1927 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He was the son of Frank Fabianczyk and Leah Zaragotsky.

     Nellie Maude Guy was born on 15 November 1870 at Ohio.¹ She married George Weddel on 23 September 1885 at Marion Co., IN. Nellie Maude Guy died on 14 January 1939 at Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, at age 68.

     Anna Marie Guyer was born on 24 June 1910 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA. She was the daughter of Smith Adam Guyer and Ruth Viola Hafer. Anna Marie Guyer married George Albert Stouffer Jr., son of George Albert Stouffer and Anna M. Metcalf, on 16 March 1931 at Franklin Co., PA. Anna Marie Guyer died on 8 April 1989 at age 78. She was buried in April 1989 at Paxtang Cemetery, Paxtang, Dauphin Co., PA, Findagrave #17738973.

     Cora Guyer married Frank Reynolds.

     Frances Guyer was born circa 1912 at Henry Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of William Frank Guyer and Ellen Maude Hockersmith.¹ Frances Guyer married Harold Bailey before April 1930.² Frances Guyer lived in April 1930 at 319 Eleventh Street, New Castle, Henry Co., IN.²

     Jabez J. Guyer was born in March 1822 at North Carolina.¹ He married Adelia F. (?) circa 1847.¹ Jabez J. Guyer died after April 1910 at Henry Co., IN.

     Smith Adam Guyer was born on 12 August 1888 at Franklin Co., PA. He married Ruth Viola Hafer on 13 October 1908 at Franklin Co., PA. Smith Adam Guyer died on 30 May 1952 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA, at age 63 Pennsylvania death certificate, file no. 43086. He was buried in June 1952 at Norland Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA, per death certificate.

     William Frank Guyer was born in December 1858 at North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Jabez J. Guyer and Adelia F. (?)¹ William Frank Guyer married Ellen Maude Hockersmith, daughter of Samuel M. Hockersmith and Martha Gilmore, circa 1898, One child born, none living as of 1910 census.^1,2

     Orilla Guyett was born in 1843 at Quebec, Canada. She married Edward Benjamin Russell. Orilla Guyett died in 1937. She was buried in 1937 at Saint John's Cemetery, Lisbon, Linn Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 141641464.

     Paulina Hannah Guyn was born on 12 December 1814 at Woodford Co., KY. She was the daughter of Robert Guyn and Jane Black. Paulina Hannah Guyn married David Black, son of James Black and Abigail A. R. Taylor. Paulina Hannah Guyn died on 27 June 1856 at Woodford Co., KY, at age 41. She was buried in June 1856 at Ebenezer Cemetery, Jessamine Co., KY, Findagrave #107099685.

     Robert Guyn was born on 26 October 1774 at Augusta Co., VA. He married Jane Black, daughter of Capt. Robert Black Sr. and Ann Spears. Robert Guyn died on 15 October 1844 at Woodford Co., KY, at age 69. He was buried in October 1844 at Ebenezer Cemetery, Jessamine Co., KY, Findagrave #68549029.

     Angeline Gwartney was born on 8 November 1841 at Harrison Co., IN.¹ She married Eli Shireman on 27 February 1859 at Harrison Co., IN. Angeline Gwartney died on 4 January 1897 at Harrison Co., IN, at age 55.

     Rachel Gwartney was born on 2 January 1810 at Kentucky.¹ She married James Mitchell George on 1 June 1834 at Meade Co., KY. Rachel Gwartney died on 27 March 1866 at age 56. She was buried in March 1866 at Cap Anderson Cemetery, Brandenburg, Meade Co., KY, Find A Grave Memorial# 107381531.

     Boyd Bernard Gwin was born on 5 June 1922 at Crete, Saline Co., NE.¹ He was the son of Merle Dennis Gwin and Carrie Edith Osterhout.¹ Boyd Bernard Gwin married Katherine Clare Devol, daughter of Marion Luther Devol and Elsie Hope Hibner, on 25 April 1942 at Marysville, Marshall Co., KS. Boyd Bernard Gwin began military service Korean War service, U.S. Air Force. Boyd Gwin was the pilot of a F-84 Thunderjet which exploded. He died on 6 January 1953 at Korea at age 30. He was buried in January 1953 at Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co., KS, Findagrave #40098883.

     Cyrus B. Gwin was born circa 1827 at Indiana.¹ He married Asenath Swain circa 1849.¹

     David B. Gwin was born in 1825 at Indiana. He married Martha Engleman, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Engleman and Susannah Baker, on 29 March 1855 at Floyd Co., IN.

     Diane M. Gwin was born on 10 August 1952. She died on 11 August 1952. She was the daughter of Boyd Bernard Gwin and Katherine Clare Devol. Diane M. Gwin was buried in August 1952 at Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co., KS, Findagrave #40098898.

     Ira E. Gwin married Sarah Guile.

     James Perry Gwin was born on 15 April 1916 at Arkansas. He was the son of Ira E. Gwin and Sarah Guile. James Perry Gwin married Fiina Luella Shankle, daughter of Abraham Friday Shankle and Fiina Fillmanson, on 24 September 1950 at Tulsa Co., OK. James Perry Gwin died on 10 February 1993 at Tulsa Co., OK, at age 76 Dates per SSDI, last residence Tulsa. He was buried in February 1993 at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK, Find A Grave Memorial# 32221111.

     Mary Elizabeth Gwin was also known as "Lizzie". She was born in March 1858 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Cyrus B. Gwin and Asenath Swain.¹ Mary Elizabeth Gwin married Charles A. Osborn on 27 January 1886 at Wayne Co., IN. Mary Elizabeth Gwin married George Jacob Wolfe, son of Enoch D. Wolfe and Louise Margann Houck, on 4 July 1897 at Wayne Co., IN.

     Merle Dennis Gwin was born on 17 March 1888 at Washington Co., KS. He married Carrie Edith Osterhout. Merle Dennis Gwin died on 6 July 1922 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, at age 34 Obituary (per Findagrave.com):

Obituary of Merle D. Gwin, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Gwin was born at Washington, Kansas, on March 17, 1888 and died in the St. Elizabeth's hospital at Lincoln, Nebraska, July 6, 1922 at the age of 24 years, three months, and 19 days. His entire life was spent in Washington county, Kansas, except the last four months, when he resided at Crete, Nebraska. Until recently, he was engaged in farming near Morrowville, having held a sale this spring and went to Crete, where he was imployed in a creamery and where he met his death. Afther leaving the common schools, he spent one year at the Washington Academy and two years at the State Agricultural College at Manhattan, Kansas. He joined the Methodist church in early childhood and is still a member of the Morrowville charge, being an active worker in the Suday school and church until the time of his death. He was united in marriage June 18, 1911 to Carrie E. Osterhout of Morrowville, Kansas and leaves his widow and four children, Elmer, age nine; Homer, age five; Marjorie, age three; and Boyd, age four weeks. In addition to these he leaves his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Gwin of Morrowville, Kansas; two brothers, Roy E. of Columbus, Kansas, and Paul B. of Council Grove, Kansas and five sisters, Edith, Eva, Bertha, Clara and Lois Gwin of Morrowville, Kansas and a host of relatives and friends. His friends are legion for his was a personality which made and held friends. In his community he was highly respected by all because of his integrity, courtesy and willingness to help. In his home he was all that a husband and father could be, kind, considerate, and loving. While his untimely death was a shock to all who knew him, his life was such that he will not be forgotten. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in Washington at 1:30 o'clock conducted by the Rev. John Endacott assisted by the Methodist choir. The church was crowded with sympathizing frielnds. The body was laid to rest in the Washington City cemetery.

Cause of death: Newspaper article (via Findagrave.com):

Death of Merle Gwin Creamerymen Meet Fearful Death In Big Plant At Crete

EXPLOSION AND ESCAPING STEAM KILL TWO MEN HIGH PRESSURE BLOWS OFF ELBOW OF MAIN PIPE IN CRETE CREAMERY THREE OTHERS SERIOUSLY SCALDED

Injured at 7 A. M. Thursday-Taken to Lincoln Hospital--Pass Away at Noon

Lincoln, July 6, (by the Associated Press)--- Louis Smerz, 25, died todnight at the hospital here, making the third fatality in the explosion. Others in a serious condition are Joseph Raze and Wolford Madere. The latter may recover but not much hope is held for Raizek.

While donning the work clothes preparatory for beginning the work of the day at the Fairmont Creamery company in Crete at 7 A. M. Thursday, the elbow of a steam pipe blew off a main, fatally scalding three others, and injuring one to a lesser extent. Steve Plouzek, 24, and Merle Gwinn, 35, died at St. Elizabeths' hospital at `2 noon and 1 P. M. respectively where they had been taken in an ambulance immediately following the accident. Louis Smez, Wilfred Madore and Joe Ralsek are suffering from burns on their entire bodies, at the same hospital where they were taken on the train. They are not out of danger yet. Joe Maryska was slightly scaded on his arm, but did not have to go to the hospital.

EXIT CLOSED

The closing of the steam pipe by water that had collected in a sag appears to have been the cause of the explosion. The high pressure of the boilers was to much for the elbow joint. Gwinn was but two feet from the joint when the fitting was blown off striking him in the abdominal region knocking him to the floor. Efforts were made by the others to drag him out of the room but the superheated steam drove them away, causing them to seek escape to the open air where help might be secured. Being unable to find the door, they tried to get out of the windows but were prevented from so duing by heavy wire mesh on the frame. Someone on the outside opened the door and released them. Gwinn was on the outside when the last man reached there, evidently having been dragged by one of the imprisoned men though it is not known which one it was. First aid was given and arrangements made to take them to the hospital at once.

Physicians believe that Madore has a fair chance for recovery.

Drs J. Hartman of Crete, David Hilton, E. R. Myerson, Rusell zJohnson and Edward Zimmer, of Lincoln attended the men.

All of the men who are believed to be fatally injured are married and have families with minor children. Gwin has four minor children. He was a brother-in-law of M. D. Osterhout, manager of the creamery. Ralsek's wife was at his bedside continually.


He was buried in July 1922 at Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co., KS, Findagrave #40098930.

     Ruhama Gwin was the daughter of Samuel Gwin and Eleanor Gilmore Dever.