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     John Norris Tobias was born on 17 August 1921 at Blair Co. (probably), PA.¹ He was the son of Harold Garst Tobias and Zella D. Haverstick.¹ John Norris Tobias died on 15 February 1987 at Marion Co., FL, at age 65.

     John W. Tobias was born circa February 1860 at Butler Twp., Montgomery Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Samuel William Tobias and Mary Swigart.¹ John W. Tobias died before 11 June 1870 at Butler Twp., Montgomery Co., OH.

     John Wilbur Tobias was born circa 1917 at Adams or Champaign Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Wilbur Riley Tobias and Nina Esta Northup.¹

     Lois M. Tobias was born circa 1919 at Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of Wilbur Riley Tobias and Nina Esta Northup.¹

     Magdalena Tobias was born circa 1830 at Jonestown, Lebanon Co., PA. She married Clinton Hipple, son of William H. Hipple and Elizabeth Gebhart, on 2 December 1849 at Montgomery Co., OH. Magdalena Tobias died on 25 February 1852.

     Martin Luther Tobias was born in September 1847 at Greene Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of William Tobias and Sarah Swigart.¹ Martin Luther Tobias married Christina Claesney Peoples, daughter of Francis Peoples and Mary Jane Maxon, circa 1871. Martin Luther Tobias married Mary Margaret Barnhart, daughter of John Philip Barnhardt and Mary Peine, circa 1882.²

     Mary Elizabeth Tobias was also known as "Elizabeth". She was born on 11 September 1854 at Illinois She had lost 2 years by 1880. 1880, 1900, 1910, and 1920 censuses list her birthplace as Illinois, although her parents were living at Butler Twp., Montgomery in 1860.^2,1 She was the daughter of Samuel William Tobias and Mary Swigart.¹ Mary Elizabeth Tobias married Frank Haney on 28 October 1877 at Montgomery Co., OH. Mary Elizabeth Tobias died on 17 October 1927 at Montgomery Co., OH, at age 73. She was buried in October 1927 at Ehrstine Cemetery, Trotwood, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #29691982.
Note: Mary appears to have been listed twice on the 1880 census. She was listed as Mary Tobias, age 24, in the household of her parents, in Butler Twp., Montgomery County. She was also listed as Mary E., wife of Frank Haney, age 25, in Goshen Twp., Champaign County, with their first two children. DLB 2020.

     Matilda Tobias married Jeremiah Hipple, son of William H. Hipple and Elizabeth Gebhart, circa 1849.

     Nettie Ida Tobias was born on 20 October 1857 at Illinois She had lost 3 years by 1880.^2,1 She was the daughter of Samuel William Tobias and Mary Swigart.¹ Nettie Ida Tobias married David H. Snyder on 10 November 1881 at Champaign Co., OH. Nettie Ida Tobias lived on 8 June 1900 at Goshen Twp., Champaign Co., OH.³ She died on 3 September 1928 at Champaign Co., OH, at age 70. She was buried in September 1928 at Maple Grove Ceemtery, Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH, Findagrave #97127451.

     Patricia A. Tobias was born on 28 August 1937 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. She was the daughter of Elwood Clark Tobias and Blanche Marguerite Nelson. Patricia A. Tobias married Richard Dean Gibbons. Patricia A. Tobias died on 14 June 2011 at Kettering, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 73.

     Ralph O. Tobias was born circa February 1909 at Adams Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of Wilbur Riley Tobias and Nina Esta Northup.¹

     Rebecca Tobias was born on 10 May 1804 at Berks Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Andreas Tobias and Catherine Lasch. Rebecca Tobias married Peter Swigert, son of Johann Peter Schweigert, circa 1827.¹ Rebecca Tobias died on 22 April 1865 at Jay Co., IN, at age 60. She was buried in April 1865 at Hillside Cemetery, Pennville, Jay Co., IN, Findagrave #19921783.

     Robert Jay Tobias was born on 31 August 1931 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He was the son of Howard Jay Tobias and Lorell C. Clark. Robert Jay Tobias died on 8 April 2007 at Bellbrook, Greene Co., OH, at age 75 Obituary (findagrave.com):

TOBIAS, Robert Jay age 75 of Bellbrook, passed away Sunday April 8, 2007 unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Lorell; four brothers, Lamar, Russ, Elwood and Bill; and sister Helen. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Helen, son and daughter-in-law Steve and D'ann Tobias of Bellbrook, OH; two grandchildren Joshua and Melanie (Ryan) Meno; sisters Elaine (Don) Donaldson of Dayton, OH and Betty (Harry) Kiefaber of Stone Mountain, GA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Ann and Bill Purdy of Spencerville, OH; and numerous other relatives and friends. Bob worked at NCR Corp. until being hired as a fire fighter at WPAFB through 1969 at which time he finished his working career at Tobias Funeral Home. He was a volunteer fire fighter with the city of Kettering for many years leaving as Captain of Station 4. After moving to Bellbrook he became involved in City Government, first serving with the Board of Zoning Appeals before being elected to the City Council serving for 12 years. Funeral Services 11:00 A.M. Thursday April 12, 2007 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Road. Pastors Donald Payne and Terry Heck officiating. Interment Bellbrook Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M. Wednesday April 11, 2007 at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Bellbrook Fire and EMS and Bellbrook Police Dept. for their loving care and concern. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellbrook Fire Fighters Association, PO Box 123, Bellbrook, OH 45305 in his memory.

He was buried in April 2007 at Bellbrook Cemetery, Bellbrook, Greene Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 18840197.

     Robert M. Tobias was born circa December 1926.¹ He was the son of Edward M. Tobias and Amanda J. Grey.¹
Note: Apparently died young -- not listed in the 1940 census, nothing further found. DLB 2018.

     Ronald Eugene Tobias was born on 8 March 1939 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He was the son of Howard Russell Tobias and Bernice Edna Saum. Ronald Eugene Tobias died on 5 August 2008 at Flint, Genesee Co., MI, at age 69.

     Samuel Tobias was born in December 1862 at Greene or Montgomery Co., OH.^2,1 He was the son of Samuel William Tobias and Mary Swigart.¹

     Samuel Tobias was born circa 1776 at Berks Co., PA. He married Elizabeth Haney circa 1816 at Schuylkill Co. (probably), PA. Samuel Tobias died on 15 January 1829 at Greene Co., OH.

     Samuel Hamilton Tobias was born on 10 July 1849 at Greene Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of William Tobias and Sarah Swigart.¹ Samuel Hamilton Tobias married Emma Jane John, daughter of John J. John and Mary Pegg, circa 1880, Five children born, three living as of 1900 census.^3,2 Occupation: Carpenter in 1900.² Samuel Hamilton Tobias lived on 9 June 1900 at Richard Street, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.² He died on 7 June 1907 at age 57. He was buried in June 1907 at Beavertown Cemetery, Kettering, Montgomery Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 17354000.

     Samuel William Tobias was born on 1 February 1826 at Greene Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Tobias and Elizabeth Haney. Samuel William Tobias married Mary Swigart, daughter of John Swigart and Mary Krise, on 21 January 1851 at Greene Co., OH, Ceremony by Rev. P. Kiser.³ Samuel William Tobias died on 19 February 1893 at Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH, at age 67. He was buried in February 1893 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH, Findagrave #166637778.

     Sarah Melvina Tobias was born on 7 February 1871 at Vandalia, Montgomery Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel William Tobias and Mary Swigart.¹ Sarah Melvina Tobias died on 19 July 1894 at Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH, at age 23.

     Thelma Marie Tobias was born on 19 August 1912 at Champaign Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Wilbur Riley Tobias and Nina Esta Northup.¹ Thelma Marie Tobias married George Clifton Levingston Sr., son of William Foster Levingston and Pansy Arlue Bullock. Thelma Marie Tobias died on 8 April 1999 at Champaign Co., OH, at age 86. She was buried in April 1999 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH, Findagrave #101655427.

     Thomas N. Tobias was born on 26 March 1926 at Florida.¹ He was the son of Harold Garst Tobias and Zella D. Haverstick.¹ Thomas N. Tobias died on 13 June 2000 at Delaware Co., OH, at age 74 Dates per SSDI, last residence Delaware.

     Vernon Leroy Tobias was born on 11 January 1923 at Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Wilbur Riley Tobias and Nina Esta Northup.¹ Vernon Leroy Tobias died on 14 November 1969 at London, Madison Co., OH, at age 46.

     Virginia C. Tobias was born in January 1856 at Greene or Montgomery Co., OH.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Samuel William Tobias and Mary Swigart.¹ Virginia C. Tobias married John Kennedy circa 1886.³ Virginia C. Tobias died on 20 May 1922 at Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH, at age 66.

     Wilbur Riley Tobias was born on 7 February 1871 at Vandalia, Montgomery Co., OH, per Ohio Births and Christenings Index. Other genealogies show 24 FEB 1871.^2,1 He was the son of Samuel William Tobias and Mary Swigart.¹ Wilbur Riley Tobias married Nina Esta Northup, daughter of Alfred Marian Northup and Percelia Jane Venrick, circa 1902.^3,4 Occupation: Teamster in May 1910 at Scott Twp., Adams Co., OH.⁴ Occupation: Teamster in January 1920 at Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH.⁵ Wilbur Riley Tobias lived in April 1930 at 99 Prospect Street, Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH.⁶ He died on 25 August 1958 at Champaign Co., OH, at age 87. He was buried in August 1958 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH, Findagrave #101655497.

     Note: source:

"History of Greene County, Ohio; Its People, Industries, and Institutions", by Michael A. Broadstone, 1918, B.F. Bowen & Co., Inc., Indianapolis (1993 Reprint).

p.821 Samuel and Elizabeth (Hanney) Tobias, from Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania to Zimmerman (corner of N. Fairfield and Dayton-Xenia Roads). Sam died 1829, leaving Elizabeth with 3 sons and 3 daughters. "The widow Tobias married Michael Swigart and lived to be seventy-six years of age, her death occurring in 1871"

"Following the death of his father, William Tobias was taken into the home of Peter Swigart, a brother of his stepfather and there he remained until he was 21 years of age. ... William Tobias was twice married. On December 24, 1846 he was united in marriage to Sarah Swigart, who died in 1851 at the age of 24 years, leaving two sons, Martin Luther and Samuel, both of whom are now deceased, the former of whom became a farmer in Beavercreek township and the latter of whom made his home in Dayton. Martin Tobias was twice married. By his first wife Christine Peeples he had two children, Edgar and Clara, and by his second wife Mary Barnhart he had three children, Homer, Harold, and Howard. On June 19, 1852 William Tobias married secondly Jane Miller who was born in Bath township November 25, 1824, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Miller." (note: Homer, Harold, and Howard were actually the sons of Samuel Tobias.)

William Tobias was born on 14 March 1821 at Greene Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Samuel Tobias and Elizabeth Haney. William Tobias married Sarah Swigart, daughter of Michael Swigart and Sarah Nave, on 24 December 1846 at Greene Co., OH, Ceremony by Rev. D. P. Rosenmiller.² William Tobias married Jane Miller, daughter of James Miller and Elizabeth Wheeler, on 19 June 1852 at Greene Co., OH. William Tobias died on 15 January 1910 at Beavercreek Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 88.

     William Tobias was born circa 1810 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Catherine Engle, daughter of Isaac Engle and Susannah Swigart, on 18 June 1835 at Greene Co., OH. William Tobias married Elizabeth Ann Engle, daughter of Isaac Engle and Susannah Swigart, on 23 June 1842 at Greene Co., OH.¹

     William H. Grimes Tobias was born circa 1844 at Beavercreek Twp., Greene Co., OH.¹ He was the son of William Tobias and Elizabeth Ann Engle.¹

     William Isaac Tobias was born in August 1867 at Greene or Montgomery Co., OH, 1900 census entry legible as to month but not year -- 1880 age 12 indicates that 1867 was the year.^2,1 He was the son of Samuel William Tobias and Mary Swigart.¹ William Isaac Tobias married Ella K. (?) circa 1895.¹

     Anna Tobin was born in November 1868 at Missouri.¹ She married (?) Keene circa 1888.¹