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     Joseph Grant Cost was born on 11 August 1865 at Pike Twp., Clark Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of John William Cost and Catherine Rinker.¹ Joseph Grant Cost married Mary Elizabeth Small, daughter of Jacob Augustus Small and Martha Anna Rust, circa 1888.² Joseph Grant Cost died on 6 February 1937 at Lawrenceville, Clark Co., OH, at age 71.

     Julia May Cost was born circa 1864 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Henry Cost and Sarah Eveline Arnet.¹ Julia May Cost died in 1871 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

     Katherine A. Cost was born circa September 1916 at St. Paris, Champaign Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Henry A. Cost and Ottilia Linebaugh.¹

     Laura G. Cost was born on 2 June 1889 at North Hampton, Clark Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John William Cost and Minnie Luella Davis.¹ Laura G. Cost married John Henry Walker, son of Leopold Walker and Mary (?), after June 1900.¹ Laura G. Cost lived in April 1930 at 25 South Seventh, Tipp City, Miami Co., OH.² She died on 5 November 1939 at Troy, Miami Co., OH, at age 50. Cause of death: Diabetes. She was buried in November 1939 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City, Miami Co., OH.

     Lelia Mae Cost was born circa May 1926 at Miami Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Peter Cost and Alice Marie Francis.¹ Lelia Mae Cost married Roy Elmer Anderson Jr. on 30 March 1946 at Miami Co., OH. Lelia Mae Cost and Roy Elmer Anderson Jr. were divorced in January 1972 at San Diego, San Diego Co., CA; She may have been the Leila Mae Anderson who married James Richey in 1974 in San Diego.

     Lena Thelma Cost was born on 5 October 1902 at Elizabeth Twp., Miami Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Roscoe W. Cost and Bessie Elnora Nussbaum.¹ Lena Thelma Cost married Theodore E. Filbrun. Lena Thelma Cost died on 27 January 1999 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 96. She was buried in 1999 at New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #20805812.

     Lenora Cost was born on 18 June 1874 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Richard Henry Cost and Sarah Eveline Arnet.¹ Lenora Cost married Earl Burdette Russell, son of Jennie R. (?), circa 1897.² Lenora Cost lived in April 1910 at 583 North Grand Avenue, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.³ She died on 9 April 1921 at Hamilton Co., OH, at age 46.

     Lenora Etta Cost was born on 20 March 1897 at Casstown, Miami Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Grant Cost and Mary Elizabeth Small.¹ Lenora Etta Cost married Fred Blanc Holcomb, son of Fred Blanc Holcomb and Sarah Edith Millen, circa 1916. Lenora Etta Cost died on 26 April 1953 at Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, at age 56.

     Lewis George Cost was born on 2 April 1876 at Greene Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of George Thomas Cost and Margaret Simretta Minton.¹ Lewis George Cost died on 5 December 1910 at age 34.

     Lillie Maria Cost was born in 1866 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Henry Cost and Sarah Eveline Arnet.¹ Lillie Maria Cost died in October 1873 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

     Mabel Cost was born on 21 December 1891 at Champaign Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of Simon Peter Cost and Lilly Viota Mumford.¹ Mabel Cost married Ira Vernon Deal, son of Lorenzo Deal and Ida Ellen Buroker, circa 1911.² Mabel Cost lived in April 1930 at Lafayette Avenue, St. Paris, Champaign Co., OH.² She died on 26 May 1976 at Piqua, Miami Co., OH, at age 84; dates per SSDI, last residence Conover.

     Mahala R. Cost was born circa 1842 at Pike Twp., Clark Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of George Cost and Drucilla Clayton.¹ Mahala R. Cost married William Swartzbaugh on 17 December 1861 at Clark Co., OH. Mahala R. Cost died on 27 November 1863 at Darke Co., OH.

     Margaret Ann Cost was born in January 1834 at Greene Co. (probably), OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Philip Francis Cost and Jane Wolf.¹ Margaret Ann Cost married Abraham Snypp on 1 May 1862 at Greene Co., OH; four children born, all living as of 1900 census.² Margaret Ann Cost lived in June 1880 at Miami Twp., Greene Co., OH.³ She lived on 12 June 1900 at Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH.² She died after 12 June 1900 at Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH.

     Margaret Jane Cost was born in 1827 at Greene Co., OH. She was the daughter of George Cost and Drucilla Clayton. Margaret Jane Cost married Simon B. Spence on 29 October 1848 at Clark Co., OH. Margaret Jane Cost died on 7 September 1893.

     Maria Anna Cost was also known as "Mary Ann". She was born in 1816 at Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Cost and Regina Rachel Souder.^2,3 Maria Anna Cost married John Gross on 5 December 1833 at Greene Co., OH, Ceremony by Rev. David Winters.
Note: Per 1880 census, both her parents were born in Virginia. Maria Anna Cost died on 22 March 1893.

     Mary Cost was born circa 1857 at Greene Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Cost and Mary Irwin.¹

     Mary Ann Cost was born on 23 January 1826 at Greene Co., OH. She was the daughter of George Cost and Drucilla Clayton. Mary Ann Cost died in 1827 at Greene Co., OH.

     Mary Ann Cost was born on 8 March 1835 at Newport, Campbell Co. (probably), KY.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Cost and Mary Arrison.¹ Mary Ann Cost married Alfred Richard White Sr. circa 1857.² Mary Ann Cost died on 5 February 1876 at Hamilton Co., OH, at age 40. Cause of death: FATAL PANIC IN A THEATRE - A TERRIBLE SCENE CAUSED BY A FALSE ALARM OF FIRE - SEVERAL PERSONS KILLED AND A NUMBER SERIOUSLY INJURED WHILE ENDEAVORING TO ESCAPE.CINCINNATI, Feb. 5. - A terrible panic occurred this afternoon, in this city, during the performance of the allegory of the "Great Republic," at Robinson's Opera-house. The allegory had been upon the stage for the past two nights, under the auspices of the Cincinnati Relief Union, and the proceeds were to have been applied to the relief of the suffering poor of this city. The performers, numbering nearly six hundred children, were taken from the public schools of the city; and, as the object was a worthy one, and the children who took part were those of old residents of the city, large audiences were present at each presentation of the allegory.

She was buried in February 1876 at Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Findagrave #79070442.

     Mary Anna Cost was born in August 1877 at Greene or Clinton Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Cassius Francis Cost and Edna H. Heedwohl.¹ Occupation: School teacher in 1900.² Mary Anna Cost lived in June 1900 at 190 South Fountain Avenue, Springfield, Clark Co., OH.²

     Mary Elizabeth Cost was born on 2 February 1834 at Washington Co., MD. She was the daughter of William Cost and Elizabeth Kretzinger. Mary Elizabeth Cost died on 23 October 1914 at Keedysville, Washington Co., MD, at age 80.

     Mary Jane Cost was born in February 1832 at Greene Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Philip Francis Cost and Jane Wolf.¹ Mary Jane Cost married William G. Confer on 29 December 1857 at Greene Co., OH; five children born, three living as of 1900 census.²

Mary Jane Cost lived in June 1880 at Miami Twp., Greene Co., OH.³ She died on 11 June 1902 at Corry Street, Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH, at age 70.

     Mary N. Cost was born in January 1870 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Richard Henry Cost and Sarah Eveline Arnet.¹
Note: Unmarried as of 1900 census.³

     Melvin Eugene Cost was born on 17 September 1924 at Miami Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John Peter Cost and Alice Marie Francis.¹ Melvin Eugene Cost began military service on 26 December 1941 WW II service, U.S. Navy, enlisted, discharged 5 NOV 1945. He married Evelyn Irene Bartley on 8 June 1946 at Clark Co., OH, Evelyn remarried to James R. Gallagher 13 AUG 1973, Pinellas County, Florida. Melvin Eugene Cost and Evelyn Irene Bartley were divorced on 10 May 1971 at Clark Co., OH. Melvin Eugene Cost died on 4 June 2009 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 84

Obituary -- Springfield News-Sun, Springrield, Ohio; Saturday, 6 JUN 2009, p.9 (Newspapers.com):

COST, Melvin E.

84, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Thursday June 4, 2009 at his home. He was born September 27, 1924 in Miami County, Ohio the so of the late John & Alice (Francis) Cost. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He was the owner of Costelco Electric and was the first president of the Springfield Electric Association. He attended Asbury United Methodist Church, North Hampton, Ohio.

Mel is survived by his wife of 28 years, Joan; two sons, Jerry & Dora Cost and Jay & Denise Cost; two daughters, Elaine & Sam Cottrell and Marla Osborne; step children, Denise & Jim Shatto, Steven & Julie Dean; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; a sister, Mae & Juan Sudo; nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Cost and a sister, Marie Sherrits (sic).

A gathering of family and friends will be held 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday June 7, 2009 at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with Rev. Marcia Rummel officiating. Burial will follow in Casstown Cemetery.

He was buried in June 2009 at Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, Miami Co., OH, Findagrave #11765969.

     Morris Elliott Cost was born on 11 January 1879 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Richard Henry Cost and Sarah Eveline Arnet.¹ Morris Elliott Cost married Anna M. Scheve on 11 August 1904 at Hamilton Co., OH. Morris Elliott Cost lived on 28 April 1910 at 1243 Fourth Avenue, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, railroad station keeper.³ He died on 17 August 1961 at Hamilton Co., OH, at age 82. He was buried in August 1961 at Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Findagrave #78912645.

     Nancy Cost was born on 11 May 1838 at Clark Co., OH. She was the daughter of George Cost and Drucilla Clayton. Nancy Cost died on 15 March 1839 at Clark Co., OH. She was buried in March 1839 at Asbury Cemetery, North Hampton, Clark Co., OH.

     Nora Emma Cost was born on 22 November 1872 at North Hampton, Clark Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John William Cost and Catherine Rinker.¹ Nora Emma Cost married Anthony Snyder on 3 June 1914 at Clark Co., OH. Nora Emma Cost died on 5 July 1915 at New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH, at age 42. She was buried in July 1915 at New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #17415881.

     Olivia Simretta Cost was born on 29 May 1903 at Stillwater, Washington Co., MN.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Clyde Cost and Emma N. Nelson.¹ Olivia Simretta Cost married Clarence K. Horen on 6 January 1928 at Xenia, Greene Co., OH. Olivia Simretta Cost died in July 1985 at Greene Co., OH, at age 82 dates per SSDI, last residence Xenia.

     Orville L. Cost was born on 26 January 1924 at Miami Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Archie Bushnell Cost and Josephine Vera Wagner.¹ Orville L. Cost began military service on 19 February 1943 at Ft. Hayes, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Enlisted, Warrant Officer, U.S. Army. He died on 29 September 1994 at Hardy Co., WV, at age 70; dates per SSDI, last residence Moorefield.

     Peter Cost was born circa 1823 at Greene Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of John Cost and Regina Rachel Souder.¹ Peter Cost married Mary Irwin on 14 January 1845 at Greene Co., OH.¹

     Philip Francis Cost was also known as "Frank" per Illinois, Cook County Deaths 1878–1922. Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010, record of death of Cassius F. Cost. He was born on 20 October 1809 at Frederick Co., MD.¹ He was the son of John Cost and Regina Rachel Souder.¹ Philip Francis Cost married Jane Wolf, daughter of John Wolf and Mary McColley, circa 1829.¹ Philip Francis Cost lived in 1850 at Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH, Lived adjacent to sister Maria (Cost) Gross.¹ He died circa 1889 at Greene Co., OH.