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     William H. Longley was born on 15 April 1846 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. He was the son of Andrew Longley and Mary Ruple. William H. Longley was born on 3 October 1846 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ He married Helen Louise Searle, daughter of Richard Searle and female (?), on 14 December 1871 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² William H. Longley died on 17 August 1935 at South William St., South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 89.¹ He was buried on 20 August 1935 at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 January 2020), memorial page for William H Longley (3 Oct 1846–17 Aug 1935), Find A Grave Memorial no. 174279586, citing Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Gene Brierly (contributor 47132860) .¹
     He graduated in 1867 at University of Notre Dame, St. Joseph Co., Indiana; Degree in Commerce.¹ Pictorial & Biographical Memoirs, Elkhart & St. Joseph Co,1893,pg 316.
History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, 1880, page 928-929, had the following:
William H. Longley was born in Elkhart county, Ind., October 3, 1846, and is the son of Andrew and Mary Longley, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Indiana. His father came to this state in 1834, and located in Elkhart county, where he resided until 1853; he then came to this county and located on Portage Prairie, and soon afterward moved to Sumption's Prairie, where he now resides. Mr. Longley remained at home on the farm until he was 16 years old, then entered the University of Notre Dame, where he took a full commercial course, and graduated in 1867; he them entered the dry goods house of John Brownfield, Esq., where he has since been engaged as salesman and book-keeper.
He was married in this city, to Miss Helen L. Searle of the same place, December 14, 1871, a daughter of Richard Searle Esq., of this place, and was born in Pennsylvania in 1848; they have one son, born January 28, 1878. In 1868 John N. Lederer formed a partnership with A.T. Coquillard and W. H. Longley. They purchased large tracts of land in Boone county, Nebraska, and platted and laid out the village of St. Edwards. In August, 1876, they formed a stock company, known as "The St. Edward's Land and Emigration Company". Mr. Longley is treasurer of the St. Edwards Land and Emigration Company, and also of the Wisconsin Land and Emigration Company of this city. Politically, he is a Democrat.

Hon. W.H. Longley, ex-mayor of South Bend, and president of the Northern Indiana Hedge Fence Company, is a native of Elkhart county, Ind., where he was born on October 3, 1846, a son of Andrew and Mary Longley, natives of Pennsylvania and Elkhart County, Ind., respectively. The paternal grandfather, William Longley, removed from his native State to Elkhart county, Ind., about 1834, of which section he was among the pioneer settlers. They came thither in wagons and located in the vicinity of Elkhart, where Mr. Longley purchased a heavily timbered and very wild tract of land. The Indians were still plentiful throughout the region, but were not hostile. On this farm the grandfather was called from life. About 1853 Andrew Longley came to St. Joseph county and settled on Sumption Prairie, where, until within a few years, he followed agricultural pursuits. Three children were born to himself and wife: William H., Josephine and Mercy. William H. Longley, the subject of this sketch, remained with and assisted his father on the home farm until he we was twenty-on years of age, receiving the advantages of the district schools in the vicinity of his rural home, his education being completed in Notre Dame College, from the commercial department of which he graduated in 1867. Soon after this he entered the dry goods store of John Brownfield, where he remained until 1888, at which time he engaged in the manufacture of knit underwear; He was one of the incorporators of the A.C. Staley Manufacturing Company, of which he was made vice-president, and held the office until elected to the position of mayor of South Bend. He is still a stockholder in this concern, and is also one of the incorporators of the Northern Indiana Hedge Fence Company. He is a stockholder in the St. Edwards Land and Insurance Company of St. Edwards, Neb. He was elected Mayor of South Bend in 1888, was re-elected 1890, during which time he was careful to guard the interests of the city and made a very efficient official. In 1882 he was made councilman from the Second Ward, in which capacity he served one term. He is one of the leading spirits of the city, and is always a leader in public enterprises. He is a member of the A.F. & A.M., the K. of P., being a charter member of the Crusade Lodge, No. 14, and also belongs to the Uniform Rank. He has been a married man since 1872, at which time Miss Helen Searle became his wife, and eventually the mother of a son and two daughters: Howard, Mary and Edna. Mr. Longley has a goodly amount of this world's goods, and is a successful and intelligent business man.³ He lived in 1901 at 215 S. William St., South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. He lived on 30 December 1931 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Sunday 18 Aug 1935, Section 1, page 1 and 5.

W.H. LONGLEY, EX-MAYOR, DIES
William H. Longley, South Bend's eight mayor, died at 8:30 o'clock Saturday night at the age of 88 years in his home at 215 South William street. He had been in failing health for several years and his death was attributed to the infirmities of age.
Mr. Longley was the second democratic mayor of South Bend, elected first in 1888 and again in 1890. In those days the term was for two years. During the years he held office, many notable improvements were made in the city. He also served in 1882 as councilman from the Second ward and was one of the incorporators of the former A.C. Staley Manufacturing company, of which he was vice-president until 1888. This company later became the Stephenson Underwear mills, now out of existence.
Born Oct. 3, 1846, in Elkhart, Ind., Mr. Longley came to South Bend at an early age and was married to Miss Helen Searle. Mrs. Longley died several years ago. His father, Andrew Longley, was born in Pennsylvania and his mother, Mary Longley, was a native of Elkhart county. They settled on a farm at Sumption Prairie, St. Joseph county, in 1853.
After receiving the usual common school education in the district school William Longley attended the University of Notre Dame and was graduated in 1867 with a degree in commerce. When he first came to South Bend Mr. Longley entered the dry goods store of John Brownfield and was employed there until he was first elected mayor of South Bend.
In 1892 he became a member of the firm of Beeper & Longley, manufacturers of brick. Later he became a sewer contractor in connection with the late Charles Knott but he retired years before his death.
Three children survive. They are Howard Longley, of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Mary Altgelt and Miss Edna Longley, both of South Bend. One granddaughter, Mrs. Carl Prell, and a sister, Mrs. G.B. Summers, also reside in this city.
The body may be viewed in the residence from Monday morning until the hour of the funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted in the residence by Rev. Charles Tupper Baillie, D.D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Highland cemetery.
Mr. Longley was a member of the Crusade Lodge No. 14, Knights of Pythias, and was also a member of the Masonic fraternity. His death leaves four ex-mayors of South Bend living. They are Fred W. Keller, Eli F. Seebirt, Chester R. Montgomery and W.R. Hinkle.¹

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Monday 19 Aug 1935, Section 2, page 6.

Funeral Notes
A change was been made in the funeral plans for William H. Longley, former mayor of South Bend, who died Saturday night in his home, 215 South William street. The body will lie in the residence from 9 o'clock Tuesday morning until the funeral there at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, instead of throughout today. Pallbearers will be Walter McInerny, William K. Lamport, William A. Sarlee, of Mishawaka; Delbert Simp (SIC), of Granger, this county; Carl Prell and Herman Altgelt.⁵

     Sara Josephine Longley was born on 15 April 1849 at Harris Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Longley and Mary Ruple. Sara Josephine Longley married John M. Shimp, son of Jacob Shimp and Hannah Graham, on 16 March 1870 at Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Sara Josephine Longley died on 30 December 1931 at Harris Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 82.² She was buried on 2 January 1932 at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 January 2020), memorial page for Sara Josephine Longley Shimp (15 Apr 1849–1931), Find A Grave Memorial no. 145578893, citing Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by bill3262 (contributor 48550421) .²
     Her married name was Shimp. HARN Family Bible. HARN Family Bible spelled name as "SHRIMP". History of St Joseph Co., spelled name as "SHIMP".

     Mercy Ann Longley was born circa September 1855 at Clay Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Longley and Mary Ruple. Mercy Ann Longley was born on 4 September 1855 at Sumption Prairie, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² She married Gabriel Rush Summers, son of Edward Summers and Catherine Drullinger, on 28 October 1880 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 Mercy Ann Longley died on 2 March 1944 at Washington, Litchfield Co., Connecticut.² She was buried on 6 March 1944 at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Burial was in the Summers mausoleum.²
     Her married name was Summers. History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana, 1907, page 778-779. She lived in August 1920 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ Mercy Morse Longley was issued a U.S. Passport on 12 Jun 1924.⁵ Mercy Morse Longley in the New Orleans Passenger List with Helen Longley in Feb 1926.⁶ She lived on 30 December 1931 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁷ She lived in August 1935 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁸

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Saturday 04 Mar 1944, page 6
     
Mrs. Gabriel R. Summers
Mrs. Gabriel R. Summers, formerly of this city, died Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Lincoln Ayling, Foothills, Washington, Conn., after a several weeks' illness. Mrs. Summers was Mercy Ann Longley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Longley, pioneers of this county, and was born Sept. 4, 1855, on Sumption prairie, southwest of the city. It was in this home that she was married to Gabriel R. Summers in 1880. For many years they resided at 314 West Colfax avenue. Mr. Summers, who had served as Indiana state senator, died Aug. 20, 1920. Four years ago Mrs. Summers went east to make her home with her daughter, with whom she had been spending her summers for many years. Services were held Saturday at Foothills. The burial will take place at 2 p.m. in the Summers mausoleum, Highland cemetery, this city, on Monday. The service, which will be in charge of Rev. Don H. Copeland, rector of the St. James Episcopal church, will be private. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Summers is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Rudolph J. Altgelt and Miss Edna Longley of this city; Howard Longley of Detroit, Mich; Bert Shimp of Granger, Ind., and Andrew Shimp of Chicago.²

     John M. Shimp was born on 18 January 1848 at Olive Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was the son of Jacob Shimp and Hannah Graham. John M. Shimp married Sara Josephine Longley, daughter of Andrew Longley and Mary Ruple, on 16 March 1870 at Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana. John M. Shimp died on 24 March 1923 at 225 North Taylor St., South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 75.² He was buried at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 January 2020), memorial page for John M. Shimp (1848–1923), Find A Grave Memorial no. 145578849, citing Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by bill3262 (contributor 48550421) .²
     HARN Family Bible. HARN Family Bible spelled last name as "SHRIMP". History of St Joseph Co., spelled last name as "SHIMP".

The following article is from the book: "A History of St. Joseph County, Indiana", by Timothy Edward Howard, 1907, page 1093-1094.
JOHN M. SHIMP. The Shimp family is one of the oldest in St. Joseph county, and have been noted from the beginning of their identification with its interests for the sterling traits that are so characteristic of the subject of this review, constituting him a fitting representative of the name.
He is one of Harris township's most honored citizens and farmers, and is the son of Jacob and Hannah (Graham) Shimp. He was born on the 18th of January, 1848, and this county has always been his home and agriculture his chosen vocation. He received his education in the public schools of Olive township, and remained with his parents until twenty-two years of age.
On the 16th of March, 1869, he was united in marriage to Sarah J. Longley, at the residence of her parents. Andrew and Mary (Rupel) Longley, of Greene township, St. Joseph county, and they have become the parents of three children: Gertrude, who died when only two months old; Delbert, an agriculturist of Harris township; and Andrew L., a resident of Mishawaka.
In 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Shimp came to his present farm, known as the Burr Oaks, and this is one of the valuable farming properties of the township. He is a member of the St. Joseph County Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company, which has three million dollars worth of insurance in this county, and for eight years he served as its director, while during the past three years he has been its President. He has been a life-long Democrat in his political affiliations, and has held many positions of honor and trust. For nine years he served as assessor, and for two terms of two years each, was township trustee, and sixteen years ago was appointed jury commissioner of St. Joseph county by the circuit court judge, he having been the incumbent of this important office ever since. Two years ago he was the Democratic candidate for the office of county commissioner, and while Roosevelt carried the county by over five thousand, Mr. Shimp ran about twenty-three hundred votes ahead of the national ticket. In his fraternal relations he is a member of the Masonic order, No. 45, of South Bend, and in that city he also has membership relations with the St. Joseph Valley Grange. His sterling worth commands the respect and confidence of all, and he is one of the valued citizens of his native county of St. Joseph. He lived in February 1915 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Saturday 24 Mar 1923, section 1, page 5.

Mortuary Record - John M. Shimp.          
John M. Shimp, age 75, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Shimp, and a resident of this vicinity all his life, died this morning at 8 o'clock at his home, 225 North Taylor street, following a four month illness. He was born in Olive township, this county, Jan. 18, 1848, and was a prominent farmer of Harris township for many years; Surviving are his wife, Sarah Josephine Shimp; two sons, Delbert, of Harris township, and Andrew L., of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs; Phoebe A. Kirby, of Lebanon, O., and Mrs. Joseph Burden, of New Carlisle; two granddaughters, Mrs. John Monhaut, of Penn township, and Mrs. Fred Hawkins, of Harris township, and one great grandson, Robert Fred Hawkins. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence. Rev. E.W. Cole, of the First Christian church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery. Mr. Shimp was a member of St. Joseph lodge, No. 45, F. & A. M.²

     Gabriel Rush Summers was born on 13 March 1857 at New Carlisle, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Summers and Catherine Drullinger. Gabriel Rush Summers married Mercy Ann Longley, daughter of Andrew Longley and Mary Ruple, on 28 October 1880 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,2 Gabriel Rush Summers died on 20 August 1920 at 314 West Colfax Ave., South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 63.^4,2 He was buried on 23 August 1920 at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Burial was in the Summers mausoleum

Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 January 2020), memorial page for Gabriel Rush Summers (13 Mar 1857–20 Aug 1920), Find A Grave Memorial no. 175124990, citing Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Gene Brierly (contributor 47132860) .^2,5
     Gabriel Rush Summers was a Manufacturer of sovereign remedies, engaged in South Bend drug business.¹ He graduated circa 1873 at University of Notre Dame, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Saturday 21 Aug 1920, Section 1, page 1 (portions of copy were illegible).
     
GABRIEL R. SUMMERS DIES AFTER MONTH'S ILLNESS
Hon. Gabriel R. Summers, 68 years old, owner of the News-Times, former state senator and prominent business man in this city for many years, died Friday night at 11:50 o'clock at his home, 314 West Colfax avenue. Mr. Summers had been seriously ill for four weeks with heart disease and diabetes and had been in ill health for over a year, having suffered several severe attacks of heart failure. He was taken critically ill July 23 and repeated relapses followed by a stroke of apoplexy Thursday morning caused the abandonment of all hope of his recovery. He had been in a state of coma for two days and was unable to recognize members of his family at his bedside.
Private funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the residence. Bishop John Hazen White, assisted by Rev. Robert J. Long, of St. James Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. The body will wile in state at the residence Monday from 10 o'clock until 3.
The active pallbearers will be Dr. John A. Stoeckley, James A. Judie, John G. Yeagley, William A. McInenry, Edward Zeitler and Edward Chierhart. The honorary pallbearers will be Joseph M. Neff, George Y. Hepler, Schuyler Robertson, William P. O'Neill, Elmer Crockett, Hon. Rome C. Stephenson, Marvin Campbell, Samuel Parker, Dixon W. Place, Jacob M. Chillas, Dr. J.W. Hill and Aaron Jones.
Surviving Mr. Summers are his wife, Mrs. Mercy Ann Longley Summers, whom he married Oct. 28, 1880, and one daughter, Mrs. Joseph M. Stephenson, of this city.
Mr. Summers was born in New Carlisle, this county, March 13, 1857, the son of Edward and Catherine Summers. After his graduation from Notre Dame university when he was 16 years old Mr. Summers returned to his father's farm in Clay township and after his father's death in 1880 entered the farming business on an intensive scale. He (?) became engaged in the agricultural implementation business in this city and Wullerton(?), this county, and in 188(?) became president of the South Bend Iron Bed company. He was one of the organizers of the Vanderheof Medicine company in 189(?) and in recent years has been in full control of the company.
He became interested in the South Bend News in 1909(?) and it was in a great measure due to his influence that the consolidation of the South Bend News and South Bend Tribune was effected in 1911. Three years later Mr. Summers became practically complete owner of the South Bend News-Times and in 1917 relinquished his duties at published to his son-in-law, Joseph M. Stephenson.
Mr. Summers was elected state senator from St. Joseph county in 1914, serving in the 69th and 70th assemblies and on several important committees. He lent his influence toward the passage of the state-wide prohibition law; the United Suffrage act(?), later held unconstitutional by the supreme court, and he bill providing for a constitutional convention (???) state which the supreme court held invalid. He was conceded to be one of the progressive members of the senate. At the (?) of his term he refused to run for re-election, his reasons being ill-health and the weight of his many business interests.
Being a firm believer in the future of South Bend, Mr. Summers became identified with many of the well known business enterprises of the city and was a heavy investor in the city's real estate.² History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana, 1907, page 778.

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Monday 23 Aug 1920, Section 1, page 5.

Private funeral services for Hon. Gabriel R. Summers were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence, 314 West Colfax avenue. Bishop John Hazen White, assisted by Rev. Robert J. Long, of St. James Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was in the Summers mausoleum in Highland cemetery. The body lay in state at the residence from 10 o'clock this morning until the funeral hour. The active pallbearers will be Dr. John A. Stoeckley, James A. Judie, John G. Yeagley, William A. McInenry, Edward Zeitler and Edward Chierhart. The honorary pallbearers will be Joseph M. Neff, George Y. Hepler, Schuyler Robertson, William P. O'Neill, Elmer Crockett, Hon. Rome C. Stephenson, Marvin Campbell, Samuel Parker, Dixon W. Place, Jacob M. Chillas, Dr. J.W. Hill and Aaron Jones. Many messages of condolence have been received from associates of Mr. Summers during his service in the state senate 1915-1917.⁵

     Catherine (Kate) Nestaval was born between 1867 and 1869 at Minnesota. She was the daughter of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon. Catherine (Kate) Nestaval married James Vach circa 1884. Catherine (Kate) Nestaval died circa 1907 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. She was buried circa 1907 at Calvary Cemetery, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 May 2020), memorial page for Catherine Vach (1868–1907), Find a Grave Memorial no. 16370104, citing Calvary Cemetery, Montgomery, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, USA ; Maintained by Grave Walker(L Kopet) (contributor 46819666) .
     Her married name was Vach. Tombstone dated 1868-1907. Owned Grocery Store in Montgomery, Minnesota.

     Joseph Nestaval was born in 1870 at Minnesota. He was the son of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon. Joseph Nestaval married Anne Faktor on 15 May 1882 at Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. Joseph Nestaval died on 21 February 1887.¹ He was buried circa 1887 at St. John's Cemetery, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.²
     >>> NEED TO DOUBLECHECK SPOUSE AND IF ANY CHILDREN.

     John Joseph Nestaval was born between 20 December 1872 and 1874 at Minnesota. He was the son of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon. John Joseph Nestaval married Antonia M. Vitha, daughter of James Vencel and Katherine Nemec. John Joseph Nestaval was buried circa September 1938 at Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. He died on 17 September 1938 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.
     John Joseph Nestaval was a White Front Saloon proprietor.

World War I Draft Registration Card lists John Joseph Nestaval born 20Dec1872, occupation of retail liquor and farmer.¹ He lived in September 1924 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. Brown eyes, Brown hair.

     Mary A. Nestaval was born on 15 August 1877 at Montgomery Twsp., Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon. Mary A. Nestaval married John Albert Vrzal, son of Mathias Vrzal and Mary Kubes, on 8 September 1903 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. Mary A. Nestaval died on 4 May 1973 at Queen of Peace Hospital, New Prague, Scott Co., Minnesota, at age 95.^2,3 She was buried on 7 May 1973 at Calvary Cemetery, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.³
     Her married name was Vrzal. E.D. 56., sheet 1. She lived in September 1924 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, due to generalized arteriosclerosis. She had fractured her left hip and left wrist on 02 May 1973.³ Born on a farm east of Montgomery, MN. Short and weighing less than 100 lbs. Social Security Death Index (b- 15Aug1877 d- May1873). Her Social Security Number was 475-10-4312 issued in MN.

     Stephen Jacob Nestaval was born on 19 November 1882 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon. Stephen Jacob Nestaval married Elsie Wojahn, daughter of August Julius Wojahn and Amelia Hiller, circa 1921. Stephen Jacob Nestaval died on 20 September 1966 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 83.^1,2 He was buried on 22 September 1966 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, Plot: M, 22
Find A Grave Memorial# 3481596.²
     He lived in September 1924 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. He graduated at University of Minnesota, Minnesota; degree in Civil Engineering. The 1920 Polk's St. Paul City Directory, page 1055, lists Stephen J. Nestaval as a draftsman for Druar & Smith; and residing at Forest Lake, Minnesota.

Stella Squires letter 04Aug1991, mentions Jackie and Yvonne as children of Stephen Nestaval. His Social Security Number was 477-03-0153 issued in Minnesota.

     James Vach was born circa 1857 at Bohemia.¹ He married Catherine (Kate) Nestaval, daughter of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon, circa 1884.
     Not find James Vach in the 1920 MN Census Soundex.

     Anne Faktor married Joseph Nestaval, son of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon, on 15 May 1882 at Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. Anne Faktor died on 2 February 1913. She was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.
     Her married name was Nestaval.

     Antonia M. Vitha was born on 9 August 1884 at Minnesota. She was the daughter of James Vencel and Katherine Nemec. Antonia M. Vitha married John Joseph Nestaval, son of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon. Antonia M. Vitha died on 2 July 1972 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 87. She was buried circa July 1972 at Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.
     Her married name was Nestaval. Brown Hair, Blue Eyes. >>> Need to verify Antonia's parents.

     John Albert Vrzal was born on 16 May 1875 at Steponovic, Bohemia/Austria. He was the son of Mathias Vrzal and Mary Kubes. John Albert Vrzal married Mary A. Nestaval, daughter of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon, on 8 September 1903 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. John Albert Vrzal was buried circa August 1929 at Calvary Cemetery, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. He died on 3 August 1929 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota, at age 54.
     John Albert Vrzal was a Police, House Painting. The cause of death was cardiac asthma. SOURCE: Death records, LeSueur Co., MN.



Following from The Montgomery Messenger (MN newspaper) 09Aug1929.
The funeral was held for John Albert Vrzal who passed away August 3, 1929. He was the son of Mathias and Mary Kubes Vrzal. The deceased was born in Steponovic, Bohemia on May 16, 1875. He was married to Mary Nestaval. Mr. Vrzal was on the police force for 8 years and then he went back to painting. Mr. Vrzal was survived by his wife, daughter Stella and 3 sons, Edward of St. Paul, Harry and Arnold at home. Three sisters, Mrs. Kate Sabes of Mandan, North Dakota, Mrs. Mary Kopet of Veseli. Five brothers, Thomas, Jacob, James of North Dakota, Albert of Montgomery and Frank of (C)alowa(y), Minnesota. The following came from a distance: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vrzal, Miss Stella Vrzal, Mrs. John Nestaval, Mr. and Mrs. S. Nestaval, Ed Sklenar, Marie Sklenar of St. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. William McCarthy of Faribault, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kopet, Mr. and Mrs. James Kopet of New Prague and Mrs. Frank Bartusek of Veseli.

     Lethe Ann Harn was born on 19 February 1828 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Elisha Lemuel Harn and Keziah Griswell. Lethe Ann Harn married James Robertson on 17 October 1868 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.⁴ Lethe Ann Harn died on 23 January 1903 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 74.⁵ She was buried at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 01 April 2020), memorial page for Letha A Robertson (19 Feb 1823–24 Jan 1903), Find a Grave Memorial no. 197466325, citing Grace Lawn Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Sarah Nelson (contributor 48785918) .
     Lethe Ann Harn was a Millinery. Her married name was Robertson. Lethe was James Robertson's second wife, they had no children.⁴ Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript.

     Singleton Wesley Harn was born on 1 June 1802 at Carroll Co., Maryland.^1,2 He was the son of Denton Harn and Rachel Ruth Pickett. Singleton Wesley Harn married Maria Cordelia Harn, daughter of Caleb Harn and Charity Duval, circa September 1825 at Frederick Co., Maryland.³ Singleton Wesley Harn died on 16 July 1879 at Friendship Factory, Frederick Co., Maryland, at age 77.^1,2 He was buried at Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick Co., Maryland, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 31 March 2020), memorial page for Singleton W Harn (1 Jun 1802–16 Jul 1879), Find a Grave Memorial no. 173388101, citing Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick County, Maryland, USA ; Maintained by Becky (contributor 47351951) .
     Singleton Wesley Harn was a Owner of a Woolen Factory. Marriage License dated Sept 12, 1825. Singleton married his first-cousin, Maria C. Harn. Politics: Whig.

Following from the book HISTORY OF FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND, by T.J.C. Williams, reprint of the 1910 edition, Published in 1967 by Regional Publishing Company, page 1557-1558.
Singleton Harn was born in 1790, in Carroll County, Md. He was a small boy when his parents removed to the old Friendship Woolen Mill in Linganore District. His educational advantages were limited, but he was a studious youth and managed to acquire a thorough education through careful reading and study. He learned the trade of making woolens from the wool in the rough, to the finished cloth, lindsey, and blankets. His preceptors in the business were Messrs. Marsh and O'Neil. In 1857, Mr. Harn purchased the factory and the farm of 230 acres which surrounded it, where he continued to manufacture high grade woolens until the infirmities of age became a burden, when is son, William, assumed the management. They had a deservedly large trade, and their reputation spread through several states. Their blankets were especially celebrated, selling as high as thirty dollars per pair. Mr. Harn was not only master of the art of making fine woolens, but was a thorough business man and knew well how to buy the rough and sell the finished product to the best advantage. He was a Whig, interested in political affairs, and was well-known and highly esteemed in the community. Singleton Harn was married, in early manhood, to Maria Cordelia Harn, of Carroll County, who was born in 1797. Their children are:
1, William, died aged eighty-three;
2, Abner, married Margaret Urey, died in Unionville, Md;
3, Augustus, died aged seventy;
4, Evan, was killed on the Pennsylvania R.R., at Altoona, Pa;
5, Elizabeth (Mrs. John Henry Lookingbill), died in Baltimore, Md;
6, Rachel (Mrs. William Flemming), resides at Mount Olive, Md;
7, Wesley J., married Urith Manahan, and after her death, married Miss
Shipley, who died at Dennings, Carroll County, Md;
8, Johanna M., married John R. Stevens, resides at Unionville, Md;
9, John H;
10, Albert, died in youth;
11, Luther E.

     Amelia E. Harn was born before 1830. She was the daughter of Denton Harn and Rachel Ruth Pickett. Amelia E. Harn married male Howard.
     Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript. Amelia had two sons but both died young.² Her married name was Howard. Died when 25-yrs old.²

     Levi Orendorf Harn was born on 27 April 1809 at Carroll Co., Maryland.^1,2 He was the son of Denton Harn and Rachel Ruth Pickett. Levi Orendorf Harn married Zerua Ann Duval, daughter of Samuel Duval and Mamie Allison, on 25 October 1835 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.^3,2 Levi Orendorf Harn died on 11 May 1884 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland, at age 75.^1,2 He was buried at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.¹
     Levi Orendorf Harn was a Printer/Stage Proprietor. The cause of death was Bronchitis. Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript.

Following in the book THE JACOB ENGELBRECHT MARRIAGE LEDGER OF FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND,1820-1890, Compiled by Trudie Davis Long & Elivia Eader,1994.
HARN, Levi O. to DUVALL, Zerua Ann, in Hagerstown, Octr 25, 1835.

     William Hillery Harn was born on 17 December 1811 at Liberty, Frederick Co., Maryland.¹ He was the son of Denton Harn and Rachel Ruth Pickett. William Hillery Harn married Martha Grove on 12 June 1834 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript. William Hillery Harn died on 9 June 1881 at Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 69.^2,1 He was buried at Old Graveyard, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 27 April 2020), memorial page for William H. Harn (17 Dec 1811–9 Jun 1881), Find a Grave Memorial no. 37038327, citing Old Graveyard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Shari Hanson Frey (contributor 47119699) .
     William Hillery Harn was a in coal and lumber business. HISTORY OF FREDERICK CO., MD, 1910, pg 1557. HISTORY OF FREDERICK CO., says wife was Martha Cheneworth. E.B. HARNS Sheets lists William's birth as 17Dec1811.

     Rachel Ruth Harn was born on 22 March 1817 at Factory, Maryland, There are multiple IGI Birth Records for Rachel Harn at the Family History Library:
Batch# 8613507, sheet 54, film 1396194: lists Rachel born in 1819 in Loudoun, Virginia.
FHL file 177939 pg 758 ref#: lists Rachel born abt 1819 Of Louder Co., Virginia.
FHL film 178006 pg 288 ref 9016: lists Rachel born abt 1819 in Of Frederick, Virginia.
FHL film 1903665 lists Rachel born abt 1819 in Of St. Mary's, Auglaize Co., Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of Denton Harn and Rachel Ruth Pickett. Rachel Ruth Harn married John Edward Hollingsworth, son of Jehu Hollingsworth and Sevior McDaniel, on 17 January 1839 at Sidney, Shelby Co., Ohio; Family History Library IGI Marriage record for John and Rachel, lists marriage date of 15 Jan 1839 in Loudoun, Virginia. This was batch number 8028101, sheet 1, FHL file 1260776.² Rachel Ruth Harn died on 6 August 1898 at St. Marys, Auglaize Co., Ohio, at age 81.
     Her married name was Hollingsworth. Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript.

     Isabelle R. Harn was born on 27 August 1825 at Maryland. She was the daughter of Denton Harn and Rachel Ruth Pickett. Isabelle R. Harn married Reynolds Knox Lytle, son of Robert Lytle and Hannah Knox, on 10 May 1876 at Shelby Co., Ohio.² Isabelle R. Harn died on 6 September 1901 at Ohio at age 76. She was buried at Westside Cemetery, Delphos, Van Wert Co., Ohio, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 20 May 2020), memorial page for Isabella R Harn (1825–6 Sep 1901), Find a Grave Memorial no. 29885513, citing Westside Cemetery, Delphos, Van Wert County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by corgilover (contributor 46859310) .
     Her married name was Lytle. HISTORY OF FREDERICK CO., MD, 1910, pg 1557.

     Lethe Ann Harn married Robert C. Arbuckle at Maryland.¹ Lethe Ann Harn was born on 23 September 1807 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.^2,1 She was the daughter of Denton Harn and Rachel Ruth Pickett. Lethe Ann Harn died on 14 March 1888 at age 80. She was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Sidney, Shelby Co., Ohio, Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 29 January 2020), memorial page for Letha Arbuckle (23 Sep 1807–14 Mar 1888), Find A Grave Memorial no. 49569447, citing Graceland Cemetery, Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Joan Shoffner (contributor 46835779) .
     Her married name was Arbuckle.

     Louisa M. Harn was born on 1 December 1829 at Sidney, Shelby Co., Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of Denton Harn and Rachel Ruth Pickett. Louisa M. Harn married Dr. Washington Goodwin Kishler, son of George Kishler and Elizabeth Goodwin, on 25 May 1852 at Auglaize Co., Ohio.^3,2 Louisa M. Harn died on 3 August 1905 at St. Marys, Auglaize Co., Ohio, at age 75. She was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, Auglaize Co., Ohio, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 01 April 2020), memorial page for Louisa H Harn Kishler (Oct 1826–3 Aug 1905), Find a Grave Memorial no. 104517634, citing Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Lucille Francis (contributor 47101207) .
     Louisa M. Harn was also known as Louise. Her married name was Kishler. She lived in 1902 at St. Marys, Auglaize Co., Ohio. Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript. Death certificate for Harry B. Kishler, said his mother, Louisa, was born in Maryland.⁴

     Maria Cordelia Harn was born on 15 April 1802 at Friendship Factory, Frederick Co., Maryland.^1,2 She was the daughter of Caleb Harn and Charity Duval. Maria Cordelia Harn married Singleton Wesley Harn, son of Denton Harn and Rachel Ruth Pickett, circa September 1825 at Frederick Co., Maryland.³ Maria Cordelia Harn died on 7 June 1887 at Friendship Factory, Frederick Co., Maryland, at age 85.^1,2 She was buried at Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick Co., Maryland, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 31 March 2020), memorial page for Maria Cordelia Harn (16 May 1802–7 Jun 1887), Find a Grave Memorial no. 173388177, citing Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick County, Maryland, USA ; Maintained by Becky (contributor 47351951) .
     Her married name was Harn. Marriage License dated Sept 12, 1825. Maria Cordelia married her first-cousin, Singleton W. Harn. Marriage Licenses of Frederick Co. 1811-40, Margaret Myers, pg 104. HISTORY OF FREDERICK CO., MD, 1910, pg 1557.

     Male Howard married Amelia E. Harn, daughter of Denton Harn and Rachel Ruth Pickett.

     Zerua Ann Duval was born on 30 April 1810 at Frederick Co., Maryland. She was the daughter of Samuel Duval and Mamie Allison. Zerua Ann Duval married Levi Orendorf Harn, son of Denton Harn and Rachel Ruth Pickett, on 25 October 1835 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.^1,2 Zerua Ann Duval died on 8 January 1895 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 84.^3,2 She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Travis Co., Texas, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 April 2020), memorial page for Zerue Anne Duval Harn (30 Apr 1810–8 Jan 1895), Find a Grave Memorial no. 69034051, citing Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by Geno-seeker (contributor 46980386) . Plot: Section 2, Lot 423.⁴
     Her married name was Harn.

     Martha Grove was born at St. Thomas, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She married William Hillery Harn, son of Denton Harn and Rachel Ruth Pickett, on 12 June 1834 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript. Martha Grove died on 29 June 1878 at Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania.^2,1 She was buried at Old Graveyard, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 27 April 2020), memorial page for Martha Harn (11 Aug 1816–29 Jun 1878), Find a Grave Memorial no. 37038300, citing Old Graveyard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Shari Hanson Frey (contributor 47119699) .
     Her married name was Harn.

     John Edward Hollingsworth was born on 20 January 1815 at Loudoun Co., Virginia.² He was the son of Jehu Hollingsworth and Sevior McDaniel.² John Edward Hollingsworth married Rachel Ruth Harn, daughter of Denton Harn and Rachel Ruth Pickett, on 17 January 1839 at Sidney, Shelby Co., Ohio; Family History Library IGI Marriage record for John and Rachel, lists marriage date of 15 Jan 1839 in Loudoun, Virginia. This was batch number 8028101, sheet 1, FHL file 1260776.³ John Edward Hollingsworth died on 18 April 1864 at St. Marys, Auglaize Co., Ohio, at age 49.² He was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, Auglaize Co., Ohio.