17. Barbara³ Heil (Andrew⁴, John⁵) (#1678) was born in Wheeling, Ohio, WV 16 Jul 1842.⁽⁷⁴⁾ age 39y in 1880 USC; age 59y in 1900 USC

son George's death cert says she was born in Germany; son Joseph's death cert says she was born Wheeling, WV; 1880 USC says both parents born Hessia, Germany; 1900 USC says she was born Jan 1842 (age 59y) WV; 1910 USC says b WV; 1920 USC says b WV; Wheeling VRs give only date of c1842 and no birthplace Barbara died 28 Jun 1922 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, at 79 years of age.⁽⁷⁵⁾ general paralysis due to cerebral apoplexy at age 80y 5m 11d; cert states parents b GER Her body was interred 30 Jun 1922 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, Mt. Calvary Cemetery.⁽⁷⁶⁾ picture of tombstone in file

She married Clemens (Clement) Ackermann in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, 2 Jun 1870.⁽⁷⁷⁾ Ohio Co, WV Marriages Index 1776-1900, (FHL film #0464969 Vol. 3, p 176; FHL film #0863798, p 118) and 929.37 5414 OH1 V 3 at Wheeling Room, Ohio Co Library. Marriage license states that Clemens was age 31 years, Barbara was age 28 years, both were born in Germany, and both resided in Wheeling [Ohio County] on the date of issue of the license (19 May 1870). The license further contains the Minister's Return of Marriage stating that Clement and Barbara were married on 2 Jun 1870 in Wheeling, WV by Nicolaus Grusch. Since Clement and Barbara were, by family tradition, Roman Catholic, it is assumed they were married in a Catholic Church (to be determined). copy of certificate in my possession.

1900 USC says 4 children, 4 living; however, this is in error as proven by VRs at Ohio County courthouse in Wheeling, WV

(Clemens (Clement) Ackermann is #1679.)

Clemens was born c1838/9 in Bavaria, GER.⁽⁷⁸⁾ Clemens was the son of he Ackermann and she (Ackermann). Clemens died 11 Mar 1896 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, at 56 years of age.⁽⁷⁹⁾ His body was interred 30 Jun 1896 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, Mt. Calvary Cemetery.⁽⁸⁰⁾ Clemens immigrated, by 2 Jun 1870. Destination: USA.⁽⁸¹⁾ He resided in Wheeling, Ohio, WV 1877, 1879-81, 42 Era Street.⁽⁸²⁾ in 1877, 1879, and 1880-81 in Wheeling, Ohio, WV (City Directories list him as a blacksmith residing at 2114 Jacob Street)

Clemens was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Wheeling, Ohio, WV.⁽⁸³⁾ He petitioned the court to become a citizen in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, 6 Sep 1880.⁽⁸⁴⁾ Record of Aliens Declarations of Intentions, p 52: Clemens Ackermann, a native of Germany, /s/ Clemens Ackermann, 6 Sep 1880 (See Clemens (Clement) Ackermann for the children resulting from this marriage.)

Barbara was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Wheeling, Ohio, WV.⁽⁸⁵⁾ Barbara was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Wheeling, Ohio, WV.⁽⁸⁶⁾ She made a will in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, 19 Apr 1916.⁽⁸⁷⁾ Barbara Ackermann Will, dtd 19 Apr 1916:

" I, Barbara Ackermann, of the City of Wheeling, County of Ohio and State of West Virginia, make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills made by me and I first direct the payment of my just debts. For the faithful services and financial support rendered to me by my daughters Lizzie Ackermann and Mary Ackermann, I give, devise and bequeath to them, all of my Household Goods of every kind and description. I give, devise and bequeath to my son, Joseph Ackermann, and daughters, Lizzie Ackermann and Mary Ackermann, all moneys of which I may be possessed at the time of my death, to be divided between them share and share alike. I appoint my daughter, Mary Ackermann my Executrix of this my Will, and request that no Security or Bond be required of her as such Administratrix. Witness my signature this the 19 day of April 1916. Barbara Ackermann (Seal) Sealed, published and declared by Barbara Ackermann as and for her last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who in her presence, and at her request, and in the presence of one another, have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses this the 19th day of April 1916. Witnesses: Mary B. Freismuth Gertrude Heil. Probated July 11, 1922, for order see Order Book, 19, Page 82

Barbara was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Wheeling, Ohio, WV.⁽⁸⁸⁾ Barbara's will was probated in Wheeling, Ohio, WV, 11 Jul 1922.⁽⁸⁹⁾ 1900 USC Soundex Card - Wheeling, Ohio, WV (V 24, ED 111, Sht 7, Line 89)

Ohio, Wheeling 2114 Jacob St Pct 2/3 Clutee District

Ackerman, Barbara W Jan 1842 59 WV Ackerman, Lizzie D Apr 1871 29 WV George S May 1875 25 WV Joseph S May 1877 23 WV Mary D Apr 1884 16 WV

1900 USC, Roll 1768, Book 2, p 113a - 2114 Jacob Street copy in file

121/158 Ackerman, Barbara Hd Jan 1842 58 Wd x 4 4 WV Ger Ger " Lizzie Dtr Apr 1871 29 S WV Ger WV " George Son Mar 1875 25 S WV Ger WV " Joseph Son May 1877 23 S WV Ger WV " Mary Dtr Apr 1884 16 D WV Ger WV

1910 USC Soundex Card - Wheeling, Ohio, WV (V 34, ED 98, p 154)

Wheeling

Ackerman, Barbara W 68 WV Ohio Ackerman, Elizabeth D 35 WV Mary D 35 WV

Note: The 1910 census soundex card for Wheeling, Ohio County, WV (Vol 34, Ed 98, Family 154) shows Barbara Ackerman, age 68, born WV, with daughters Elizabeth age 35 and Mary age 35. This must be wrong; Mary was not 35; she was only 26. The sisters were not twins and Mary wasn't even listed on the 1880 census with the family. Will need to be checked out on the actual census sheet.

1920 Census Soundex Card (V 40, ED 88, Sht 3, Line 51)

Ohio Co., Wheeling, 2114 Jacob St

Ackerman, Barbara W 77 WV Akerman, Mary Elizabeth D 48 WV " Mary M. D 35 WV Hile, Gertrude Si 66 WV

Note: 1920 census says b WV (age 77y)

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