Fourth Generation

78. Malinda Emily HARTSHORN was born on 2 Nov 1850 in Delphos, Allen, Ohio. She died on 23 Dec 1918 in Delphos, Allen, Ohio. She was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio. She was Methodist. Malinda died after a 6 months illness from cancer of the Breast. A life long resident of the area, she was born near the Auglaize River in Allen County, a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Elmore Hartshorn. Married 3/22/1866, lived East of Delphos 5 years, then moved to Douglas and Third Streets in Delphos until her death. Three children died in infancy and son Roy died 7 weeks previous to mother's death. Malinda survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. John Allen, Gates Mills, Ohio, Mrs. Fred Kunz and Mrs. Glen Fostnaught near Delphos, Mrs. Geo Bly & Mrs. Joseph Louth of Van Wert, Harry, Fanny & Van at home and also a sister Mrs. A.J. Eckfeld, Marion, half sister Mrs. Bertha Conner, New Baltimore, OH and half brother Clarence Hartshorn of Toledo. [Delphos Herald Dec 23, 1918].

Malinda Emily HARTSHORN and Josiah CLAWSON were married on 22 Mar 1866 in Allen County, Ohio. Josiah CLAWSON (son of Josiah CLAWSON and Elizabeth HIRE) was born on 8 Mar 1844 in Delphos, Allen, Ohio. He died on 19 Mar 1922 in Delphos, Allen, Ohio. He was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio. He was Farmer, Soldier. He was Methodist. He lived Delphos, Allen, Ohio. Josiah served in the American Civil War 118th O.V.I. in Tenn. In action balance of war, was at Atlanta Georgia and in the March to the Sea. 1862-1865.

AGED VETERAN PASSES AWAY
- Josiah Clawson Answers Final Summons of Death
Sunday Afternoon at Home on Douglas Street - was Civil War Veteran - Funeral
Thursday Afternoon at M.E. Church -------------
Josiah Clawson, one of Delphos' oldest and most respected citizens, passed away Sunday afternoon at three-ten o'clock at the family home, 232 North Douglas Street. Mr. Clawson was ailing for several weeks, but was confined to his bed but about three days previous to his death. Infirmities due to his advanced age caused his demise.
Mr. Clawson was born in Allen County, son of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Clawson, Sr., on March 8, 1844. He was a few days over seventy-eight years of age at the time of his death and spent practically his entire life in Allen County. His birthplace was the homestead near the Hartshorn Cemetery and he spent his early life there.
The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War and served four years after which he was honorably discharged.
His marriage to Miss Malinda Hartshorn took place in March 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Clawson were married fifty-four years when Mrs. Clawson was called by death. She passed away three years ago last December 22.
Mr. Clawson's occupation during most of his life was farming. Eight years ago, he retired and the family moved to this city to reside.
Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Clawson, five of whom are now deceased. Mr. Clawson is survived by seven children, one sister, three half-brothers, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was a member of the Methodist church, of the I.O.O.F., and the Rebekah lodges, and the G.A.R.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at two-o'clock at the Methodist church, Rev Deaton officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. [Obituary from Delphos Herald, 3/20/1922] .

LAST RITES: LAST SAD RITES FOR J. CLAWSON HELD THURSDAY
CIVIL WAR VETERAN INTERRED WITH MILITARY HONORS - I.O.O.F. AND
REBEKAHS ATTEND SERVICES - HONORARY PALLBEARERS ARE G.A.R. MEMBERS

Services were held Thursday Afternoon at two o'clock at the Methodist church over the remains of Josiah Clawson, Rev. W.A. Deaton officiating. The last rites were very largely attended, as Mr. Clawson was well known in this vicinity.
Special music during the services was furnished by Mrs. Ed. Lybarger and Mrs. J. Wolfe, with Mrs. Clarence Judkins, organist. A beautiful solo was rendered by Mrs. Rose Fast.
The Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs, Mr. Clawson having been a member of both lodges, attended the services in a body and the former had charge at the church and also at the grave in Walnut Grove cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers were selected from the among the G.A.R. They were Isaac Ludwig, J.N. Cochran, Jasper Brotherton, Mr. Eggeman, of Ft. Jennings, and Evan H. Jones. The casket and hearse were draped in large American flags, as Mr. Clawson was a veteran of the Civil War.
Acting pallbearers were John Friend, John Wade, Forg Irick, T.N. Bellis, Will Steinle and Joseph Weisgerber. (Delphos Herald March 24, 1922) Malinda Emily HARTSHORN and Josiah CLAWSON had the following children:

+127	i.	Nellie E. CLAWSON was born in 1867. She died in 1947. She was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio.
+128	ii.	Fannie May CLAWSON was born on 20 Mar 1870 in Delphos, Allen, Ohio. She died on 25 Aug 1952 in Lima, Allen, Ohio. She was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio. Name = Fannie May Clawson . Fannie never married. Her son, Van Lyndell Clawson, was raised by her parents, Josiah & Malinda Clawson.
+129	iii.	Deflora Alice "Flo" CLAWSON was born on 25 May 1872 in Delphos, Allen, Ohio. She was christened on 22 Nov 1913 in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio. She died on 27 Sep 1943 in Delphos, Allen, Ohio. She was buried on 30 Sep 1943 in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio. Section O Lot 20 Grave 3 Name = Deflora "Flo" Alice Clawson Kunz Christened = 11/22/1913 at Delphos, Ohio St. John's Church by Rev. F. Rupert Married = 9/6/1893, Marriage validated in Catholic Church 11/22/1913 Cause of Death = Stroke (70yrs) Buried = Delphos St. John's Cemetery, Section O Lot 20 Grave 3 extra: DEATH OF MRS. FLORA KUNZ Mrs. Flora A. Kunz, a lifelong resident of this community, died at her home at 917 East Second Street at 11:00 o'clock Monday evening. On Friday of last week, she suffered a stroke and since that time, her condition had been serious. Born near Delphos on May 25, 1873, Flora Clawson was a daughter of Josiah and Malinda Clawson. Her marriage to Fred Kunz took place on September 6, 1893. The death of Mr. Kunz occurred on March 1, 1934. Three years ago, Mrs. Kunz moved from her home northeast of this city to East Second street. When her death occurred, she was seventy years, four months and two days of age. She was a member of St. John's Church, the Altar Society and the Sacred Heart League. Surviving are: two daughters and a son, Mrs. Ben Osting, northeast of Delphos; Miss Edith Kunz, at home; and Frederick Kunz, northeast of Delphos; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five sisters, Mrs. Glen Fosnaugh, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada; Mrs. Nellie Allen, Detroit; and Mrs. Cleo Louth, Mrs. Bessie Bly and Miss Fanny Clawson, of Lima; and a brother, Harry Clawson, East Fifth street. She was preceded in death in 1918 by a brother, Roy Clawson. A grandson, Arnold Osting, Camp Parks, California, is with the United States Navy. Services will be conducted at St. John's church at 9:00 o'clock Thursday morning. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will be at the Jaumann-Kolkmeyer funeral home until the time of the services. [Obituary - Delphos Herald September 1943]
+130	iv.	Iona Ethel Bessie CLAWSON was born on 2 Nov 1879 in Van Wert County, Ohio. She died in 1958 in Lima, Allen, Ohio. She was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio.
131	v.	Virgil Josiah CLAWSON was born in 1880. He died in 1880.
+132	vi.	Harry Lewis CLAWSON was born on 14 Feb 1882 in Putnam County, Ohio. He died on 31 Jul 1967 in Delphos, Allen, Ohio. He was buried on 2 Aug 1967 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio. He was Retired - State Highway Dept.. He was Methodist. He lived Delphos, Ohio.
+133	vii.	Monna Frances CLAWSON was born on 11 Jan 1887 in Allen County, Ohio. She died in Lacombe, Alberta Canada. She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada.
134	viii.	Roy Edward CLAWSON was born on 20 Sep 1889 in Delphos, Allen, Ohio. He died on 11 Nov 1918 in Delphos, Allen, Ohio. He was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio. He was R.R. Laborer. He was Methodist. Name = Roy Edward Clawson Cause of Death = Influenza epidemic of 1918
+135	ix.	Cleo Katherine CLAWSON was born in 1897. She died on 9 Nov 1980 in Lima, Allen, Ohio. She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima, Ohio.