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     Vergil Dishman was born on 22 July 1880. He married Maude Noel, daughter of John Casada Noel and Evangeline Munsinger, circa 1904. Vergil Dishman died in January 1970 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 89.

     James Distel married Nellie Questel.

     Nellie Margaret Distel was born on 3 February 1914 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH. She was the daughter of James Distel and Nellie Questel. Nellie Margaret Distel married Dr. Phillip Doyle Weems M.D., son of Thomas Norwood Weems and Magdaline Mae Rankin, on 23 August 1938 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH. Nellie Margaret Distel died on 26 December 1994 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH, at age 80 OBITUARY:

Nellie Weems, 80, volunteer
Nellie D. Weems, 80, of Portsmouth, died Monday morning, Dec. 26, 1994, at home after a long
illness. She was with her family. Born Feb. 3, 1914, in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of James R.and Nellie Questel Distel. She has been actively involved as a volunteer at Notre Dame High School for 26 years. She assisted her sister, Ruth Kelso in establishing and coaching the Notre Dame girls track team. Together they coached the team to an SOC championship in their first year and won four other SOC championships in their 11-year coaching careers. She has served as a volunteer in the school cafeteria. She has been a volunteer and member of the Mercy Hospital Guild serving as past president of that organization. Nellie has been involved in the local tennis scene beginning when she was 9 years old and playing on the clay courts at the reservoir and Mound Park. She was one of the area's leading players in her prime and won several area and local championships. She continued playing tennis regularly until her illness prevented it. With her partner, Julie Peebles, she won several USTA women's 75 doubles championships and they were ranked fourth nationally. Nellie was a volunteer reader for the local Radio Reading Service. She was a member of the Manila Rebekah Lodge of the I.O.O.F. and the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. P. D. Weems, March 15, 1984; two sisters, Mary Eliabeth McNamara and Georgeann Distel; and two brothers, Roger and James Distel. She is survived by two sons, Jim Weems of Lexington, Ky., and Danny Weems of Portsmouth; two daughters, Penny McCaffrey of Warsaw, Ind., and Vicki Weems of Cincinnati; a sister, Ruth Kelso of Portsmouth; 11 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a graduate of the former Holy Redeemer High School and attended Ohio State University. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church her entire life. Services will be held at 10 a.m.Thursday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Portsmouth, with the Rev. David Funk officiating, and interment in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.Wednesday at Melcher Funeral Home in Portsmouth, where recitation of rosary will be held at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. The family suggests contributions be made to the Notre Dame Developement Fund, the Notre Dame Athletic Association for the girls track team and Hospice of Southern Ohio. She was buried in December 1994 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH.

     Clara Ditman married James William Larimore, son of James Larimore and Mary McMann, on 3 December 1871. Clara Ditman died on 1 June 1873.

     Michael Ditman married Alcinda Gilmore, daughter of Thomas Gilmore and Mary Grace, on 6 February 1832 at Rockingham Co., VA.

     Harley William Ditmars was born on 10 December 1878 at Hamilton Twp., Warren Co., OH.¹ He married Lauretta M. Gillette. Harley William Ditmars lived on 10 January 1920 at 183 Lewis Street, Blue Island, Cook Co., IL, brakeman, steam railroad.¹ He died on 11 April 1940 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 61. He was buried in April 1940 at Morrow Cemetery, Morrow, Warren Co., OH, Findagrave #146739053.

     Molly Bell Ditmars was born on 12 November 1914 at Cook Co. (probably), IL.¹ She was the daughter of Harley William Ditmars and Lauretta M. Gillette. Molly Bell Ditmars married Joseph W. Teeter, son of Daniel Boone Teeter and Zella Arnold, on 10 February 1937, After Joseph's death, Molly remarried to Major Elbert Womack (1920 - 1980) and is buried with him at Batavia. Molly Bell Ditmars died on 4 May 1988 at Batavia, Kane Co., IL, at age 73. She was buried in May 1988 at West Batavia Cemetery, Batavia, Kane Co., IL, Findagrave #16852513.

     Note: Did not marry.¹ Charles Ditsworth was born on 10 February 1873 at Carroll Co., IL.¹ He was the son of John Ditsworth and Catherine Emmert.¹ Charles Ditsworth lived in 1926 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.¹ He died on 30 September 1939 at Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, at age 66. He was buried in October 1939 at Lanark City Cemetery, Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, Findagrave #127272160. He left a will in November 1939; Thomson Review, Thomson, Illinois; Thursday, 16 NOV 1939, page 1, "Courthouse News":

Will of the late Charles Ditsworth of Lanark was admitted to probate Monday by County Judge Orion M. Grove. Terms of the will provide for payment by the executor of certain specified expenses in connection with burial, and the rest of the estate is to be divided equally between Merle J. Ditsworth and Neva J. Ditsworth Logeman. Kenneth Seiler is named executor.


NOTE: William and Neva Ditsworth were the children of Charles' twin brother, William.

     Clayton W. Ditsworth was born on 19 May 1868 at Lanark, Carroll Co., IL.¹ He was the son of John Ditsworth and Catherine Emmert.¹ Clayton W. Ditsworth married Mazie M. Miller, daughter of Hiram M. Miller and Rose Ann Hoover, on 20 December 1917 at Jackson, Jackson Co., MI, Ceremony by Rev. Decater N. Lacy.¹ Clayton W. Ditsworth lived on 19 January 1920 at 129 North Clemens Avenue, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, drill press operator in automobile factory.² Occupation: Watchmaker in 1926 at Lansing, Ingham Co., MI.¹ He was Church of the Brethren.¹ He died on 6 May 1951 at Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, at age 82. He was buried in May 1951 at Lanark City Cemetery, Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, Findagrave #11620506.

     Franklin Ditsworth was born on 3 September 1874 at Carroll Co., IL.¹ He was the son of John Ditsworth and Catherine Emmert.¹ Franklin Ditsworth lived in 1926 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.¹ He married Edna G. Devine before April 1930, Edna was first married to Benjamin Ritenour in 1906 and had a son, Donald (1907 - 1980). Franklin Ditsworth died after 11 April 1940.

     Franklin W. Ditsworth was born on 5 June 1919 at Clinton Co., MI.^1,2 He was the son of Clayton W. Ditsworth and Mazie M. Miller.¹ Franklin W. Ditsworth began military service WW II service, U.S. Army. He married Eleanor Margaret Wines, daughter of John Joseph Wines and Margaret Ann Dailey, on 23 June 1945 at Ft. Francis E. Warren, Cheyenne, Laramie Co., WY. Franklin W. Ditsworth died on 22 December 1985 at Carson City, Montcalm Co., MI, at age 66

Obituary -- Lansing State Journal, Lansing, Michigan; Tuesday, 24 DEC 1985, p.8 (Newspapers.com):

DITSWORTH, FRANK W.
Sheridan, MI

Age 66, passed away in Carson City, MI on December 22, 1985. He was born in Clinton County on June 5, 1919, and had been a lifelong resident of Lansing. He graduated from Lansing Eastern High School, was a veteran of W.W. II, serving in the U.S. Army, and was a member of Greenville Lodge #1939 L.O.O.M. Mr Ditsworth was employed at Motor Wheel Corp. for 42 years, retiring as Purchasing Agent in 1979. In his retirement, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Surviving are his wife, Eleanor; 1 son, Mark and daughter-in-law, Kathy Ditsworth of Lansing; 2 daughters, Mary Ditsworth of New Port Beach, CA and Linda, and, son-in-law, Harry Doesburg of Lyons; 3 grandchildren, Lisa and Scott Doesburg, and Matt Bird; nieces and nephews. Religious services will be conducted by Rev. Fr. James A. Murray of St. Mary Cathedral at 1:00 p.m. Thursday in the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with interment in Deepdale Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Currin Skutt, Steve Stankus, Tom Dunlop, Jack Baylis, Russell Robitaille, and Floyd Foltz. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 7-9 p. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Lung association.

He was buried in December 1985 at Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Twp., Eaton Co., MI, Findagrave #155118850.

     Geneva Joy Ditsworth was also known as "Neva". She was born on 1 April 1896 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of William J. Ditsworth. Geneva Joy Ditsworth married Ralph Sherman Logeman on 27 May 1927 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL,

Freeport Journal-Standard, Freeport, Illinois; Thursday, 2 JUN 1927, p.6 (Newspapers.com):

Ditsworth Logeman
Stockton, Ill., June 2. -- Miss Neva Ditsworth, of Lanark, was united in marriage to Ralph Logeman, of Stockton, at the Wicker Park Lutheran church, Chicago, on May 27, cards announcing the wedding having been received here. The Rev. Simon Peter Long performed the ceremony. The bride, who is a very attractive young woman is a trained nurse.

Geneva Joy Ditsworth lived in 1933 at Oelwein, Fayette Co., IA. She died on 1 September 1984 at age 88. She was buried in September 1984 at Green Mountain Cemetery, Boulder, Boulder Co., CO, Findagrave #11108763.

     Jacob Ditsworth was born on 4 November 1799 at Pennsylvania.² He married Catharine Aumiller circa 1823. Jacob Ditsworth lived on 21 August 1850 at Union Twp., Mifflin Co., PA, carpenter.² He died in 1879 at Carroll Co., IL. He was buried in 1879 at Wolfe Cemetery, Georgetown, Carroll Co., IL, Findagrave #229690561.

     John Ditsworth was born on 13 February 1834 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of Jacob Ditsworth and Catharine Aumiller.¹ John Ditsworth married Catherine Emmert, daughter of Joseph B. Emmert and Elizabeth Hershey, on 9 November 1865, Ceremony by Rev. Christian Long.¹ John Ditsworth was Church of the Brethren.¹ He died on 11 April 1902 at Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, at age 68.¹ He was buried in April 1902 at Lanark City Cemetery, Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, Findagrave #127270601.

     Linda Lee Ditsworth was born on 11 April 1950 at Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. She was the daughter of Franklin W. Ditsworth and Eleanor Margaret Wines. Linda Lee Ditsworth died on 14 June 2011 at Saint Johns, Clinton Co., MI, at age 61

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Linda, 60, of St. Johns, formerly of Lyons, passed away in Lansing. She was the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Wines) Ditsworth.

She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1968. Linda is survived by her son, Scott (Tara) Doesburg of Lyons; daughter, Lisa (Jeff) Hulbert of Ionia; brother, Mark Ditsworth of Haslett; sister, Mary (Randy) Wood of Newport Beach, CA and grandchildren, Emily Christine Doesburg, James Robert Doesburg, Hunter Scott Doesburg and Ella Kathleen Doesburg-Hulbert.

Memorial services will be held Friday, January 21, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns, MI.

Arrangements by Lake Funeral Home in Muir. Anyone wishing may make memorial contributions in Linda's name to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

She was buried in June 2011 at Lyons Township Cemetery, Lyons, Ionia Co., MI, Findagrave #215441201.

     Merle Joseph Ditsworth was born on 24 February 1907 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.¹ He was the son of William J. Ditsworth and Emma Katherine Poorman.¹ Merle Joseph Ditsworth began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, 33 Div., South Pacific. He died on 15 February 1991 at Savanna, Carroll Co., IL, at age 83. He was buried in February 1991 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, Findagrave #71073713.

     Note: Did not marry.¹ Oliver M. Ditsworth was born on 6 January 1870 at Lanark, Carroll Co., IL.¹ He was the son of John Ditsworth and Catherine Emmert.¹ Oliver M. Ditsworth lived in 1926 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.¹ He died on 1 September 1943 at Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, at age 73. He was buried in September 1943 at Lanark City Cemetery, Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, Findagrave #127272328.

     William J. Ditsworth was born on 10 February 1873 at Carroll Co., IL.¹ He was the son of John Ditsworth and Catherine Emmert.¹ William J. Ditsworth married Emma Katherine Poorman, daughter of Henry Benjamin Poorman and Catharine Holderman, on 4 October 1899, Ceremony by Rev. Wm. H. Eisenbise.¹ William J. Ditsworth died in 1957. He was buried in 1957 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, Findagrave #71073641.

     Alice D. Dittman was born in October 1880 at Maryland.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Henry Dittman and Alice DeMoss.¹ Alice D. Dittman married Charles Hamilton Franklin, son of Elhanen H. Franklin and Mary Emily Skidmore, circa 1901.² Alice D. Dittman died after January 1920 Alice Dittman Franklin was a 38-year old widow as of the 1920 census, and an office worker. Probably she remarried -- no further indication found. DLB 2019.

     John Henry Dittman was born in July 1843 at Maryland.¹ He began military service on 11 August 1861 at Maryland Civil War service, enlisted, Co. A, 1st Maryland Cavalry Regiment, mustered out 22 JAN 1865. Maryland Volunteers, War of 1861-65. The Medical and Surgical History of the Civil War. He married Alice DeMoss circa 1872.¹ John Henry Dittman lived on 8 June 1900 at 1035 North Mount Street, Baltimore, MD, Coal dealer.¹ He died on 12 January 1906 at Baltimore, MD, at age 62

Obituary - The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, MD, Sunday, 14 JAN 1906, p.4 (Newspapers.com):

DITTMAN, -- On January 12, 1906, JOHN H., aged 62 years, beloved husband of Alice D. Dittman.

Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, at his late residence, No. 1035 North Mount street, this Sunday, January 14, at 2 P.M. Interment private. (Please omit flowers.)

     Henrietta Dittmann was born on 6 January 1848 at Schwerin District, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. She married William Brettman on 8 October 1865 at Immanuel UCC, Bensenville, DuPage Co., IL. Henrietta Dittmann died on 9 August 1886 at DuPage Co., IL, at age 38.

     Orson Divelbiss was born on 21 April 1907. He married Frances Elizabeth Price, daughter of Harvey S. Price and L. Alice Weaver. Orson Divelbiss began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, TEC 5. He died on 18 November 1995 at age 88. He was buried in November 1995 at Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #81394579.

     Clark Diven married Iona Fern Miller, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Miller and Josephine Baker. Clark Diven was born in 1890 at Wisconsin Father born Illinois, mother born Missouri, per 1920 census info.¹ He was buried in 1964 at Evergreen Cemetery, Cameron, Clinton Co., MO. He died in 1964.

     Lloyd Clark Diven died on 6 July 1918 at Dekalb Co. (probably), MO. He was born on 6 July 1918 at Dekalb Co. (probably), MO. He was the son of Clark Diven and Iona Fern Miller.

     Wilma Diven was born circa 1917 at Dekalb Co. (probably), MO.¹ She was the daughter of Clark Diven and Iona Fern Miller.¹

     Thurman Hawthorne Diviney was born on 19 September 1888 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Myrtle Maria Bortner. Thurman Hawthorne Diviney died on 8 July 1964 at Hanover, York Co., PA, at age 75. He was buried in July 1964 at Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA, Findagrave #112761878.

     Pearl Divins married Walter Percy Wilkin, son of Thomas Winter Wilkin and Lucinda Runyon. Pearl Divins was born in 1908.

     Ada Irene Dix was born on 27 January 1876 at Marion, Marion Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Clark Dix and Martha Rebecca Holverstott.¹ Ada Irene Dix married William Gerry Larimore, son of John Larimore and Hannah Minerva Lane, on 29 April 1903 at Licking Co., OH. Ada Irene Dix died on 30 July 1917 at Licking Co., OH, at age 41 OBITUARY - The Granville (Ohio) Times, Thursday, August 2, 1917

Mrs. Wm. G. Larimore
Adah Larimore, wife of William G. Larimore, of Union Station, died at the Newark hospital Tuesday night at 10 o'clock.
She was born in Marion, Ohio, January 27, 1876, being the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark and Martha Dix. She was married to Mr. Larimore April 29, 1903 and they are the parents of six children, Clark, Bryan, Marshall, Florence, Edward and Martha, who with the father are left to mourn her loss. She is also survived by her parents, one brother and one sister.
Funeral services were held at her late home in Union Station last night at 7:30 o'clock, Rev. Mellinger officiating. The remains were shipped to Marion this morning where burial will take place.

     Clark Dix was born on 22 January 1840 at Champaign Co., OH, both parents born Pennsylvania.¹ He married Martha Rebecca Holverstott. Clark Dix died on 19 March 1923 at Marion Co., OH, at age 83. He was buried in March 1923 at Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 38689030.

     Margaret Dix was born circa 1828 at Virginia.¹ She married Addison Windle, son of Samuel Windle and Harriet Pingley, on 15 December 1857 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹